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James Spillane, the leading expert in Distributed Leadership
, shows how leadership happens in everyday practices in schools, through formal routines and informal interactions. He examines the distribution of leadership among administrators, specialists, and teachers in the school, and explains the ways in which leadership practice is stretched over leaders, followers, and aspects of the situation, including routines and tools of various sorts in the organization such as memos, scheduling procedures, and evaluation protocols.
This book is a volume in the Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education—a series designed to meet the demand for new ideas and insights about leadership in schools.
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Protein is a powerhouse of the nutrition world. If you’re not familiar with its benefits by now, it’s about time you were.
Our bodies need protein to support muscle growth and repair as well as maintain normal bone health – so if you’re an active person protein should be a consistent part of your diet.
But that doesn’t always mean chugging down a protein shake – although of course you can!
Protein can be consumed via so many different food sources – whether you’re a meateater, gluten free, dairy free or vegan.
There are real food choices for everyone.
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I have a Cisco IP Phone 7942 and Plantronics C054A with a Plantronics Handset Lifter.
The issue I am having is, when I answer a call with my Plantronics headset, the button on the phone that is currently lit green (button is called headset), it deactivates and in doing so, the caller cannot hear me or that I have answered their call. It remains this way until I repress the headset button on the phone.
What am I missing in order to permanently use my headset while away from the phone itself? I can do this with other brands of phones, just not with this particular brand/model.
Resolved with the answer provided by Plantronics Tech Support:
If you have the CS540 base connected to your Cisco phone via the handset port please be sure the settings are as follows. Configuration A, Listen and Speak dials on #3.
With this configuration the handset needs to be off hook while on a call and the handsfree button on the Cisco phone in the OFF mode.
If you have the base connected to your Cisco phone via the headset port the settings are: Configuration D, Listen and Speak dial on #3. The handset can remain on the cradle and to answer the call by pressing the hands free button on your Cisco phone and the call button on the headset.


UN Security Council sets Tuesday for an emergency session on the "Turkish aggression"
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein on Saturday stated that the UN Security Council has set Tuesday for an emergency session on the "Turkish aggression."
Hussein made this statement while attending a session of the Iraqi parliament on Saturday, during which he discussed the "Turkish attacks" on the Iraqi territories.
Hussein presented a brief on the nature of the relationship between Iraq and Turkey since the border demarcation between the two countries and the conclusion of agreements between them tens of years ago.
Hussein pointed out that there was an official agreement signed by the former Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz with his Turkish counterpart in 1984 for one year only, regarding allowing the entry of the Turkish forces inside the Iraqi territory, 5 kilometers in depth.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister confirmed that more than 22,700 Turkish violations had been recorded since 2018 against Iraq's sovereignty, indicating that the Foreign Ministry had submitted 296 protest notes against Turkish interference and had recently been included with the complaint submitted to the UN Security Council towards Turkey.


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The United Kingdom has relieved locals and foreigners living in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and India. According to the official announcement, these countries are added to the Amber List of traveling countries. From 4 am on August 8, 2021, those traveling to the UK from these countries will not have to take the Hotel Quarantine.
Instructions for Travelers coming from Amber List of traveling countries
According to the British media, travelers from the countries included in the Amber list will have to take a 10-day quarantine at home or their place of residence upon arrival in the UK. In addition, Covid tests are going to take place on the second day. Later on, the same test is going to take place on the eighth day after stepping into the UK.
Exemption from Hotel Quarantine
According to the British Government’s website, people who have received both doses of the vaccine in the UK or have been vaccinated abroad under the UK Vaccine Program will be exempt from the quarantine on their return to the UK and undergo the eighth-day corona test.
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SOPs for residents of UAE who wants to travel to UK under UK Amber List
- People who want to travel to the UK needs to adhere new SOPs. At least 14 days have passed since they received the second dose of the vaccine on the day of the flight.
- These people will have to undergo a corona test on the second day of their stay in the UK.
- While travelers from UK Amber List countries, including the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, have been vaccinated in the United States or other European countries, they will not have to undergo quarantine in England or the eighth-day corona test. However, the corona test will have to be done on the second day after coming to the UK.
- People under the age of 18 from Amber List countries do not have to be quarantined.
It should be noted that the United Kingdom had included the United Arab Emirates in the red list in January this year. After that, those leaving the UAE had to take a 10-day quarantine in a hotel room in the UK.

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The Jerrys will release their new album, Ready or Not, on May 4 and they just shared the first single, “Alicia,” a power pop homage to the real-life Alicia.
As a teenager, I wrote a song about my girlfriend Alicia dancing to the record player. To fit the lyric, I used her first name, but no one knew her by that name and The Shadows of Knight and others had already made the name a hit anyway, so I ditched the idea. Decades later, I returned to writing a song about Alicia, even spelling out her name and singing about her dancing when the music’s streaming. For the record, though, she’s my wife this time around.
Listen to “Alicia” below.
Ready or Not is out 5/4.


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Groningen teens arrested for shooting pedestrians with air gun
Three teenagers were arrested in Groningen on Tuesday for shooting passersby with an air gun. At least 10 people were shot at, most sustained minor injuries, NOS reports.
According to the police, the three 16-year-old boys were shooting pedestrians through the skylight of a home on Nieuwe Sint Jansstraat.
The police took victims' statements at the police station. None of the injured people had to go to the hospital. The police believe that more people may have been shot at, and call on victims to come forward.

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God this looks so funny.
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AHAHA! Looks awesome! I'll definitely see it. I saw the Lego movie, and that was pretty cute! So I'll watch the batman one
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I went to see Dawn of Justice last night. They played a trailer for it. It looked pretty funny.

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Shiatsu Massage Benefits
Shiatsu massage can provide numerous benefits, including the capacity to decrease inflammation and pain. It can also be used for rheumatoidarthritis, which is a condition in which the body's tissues are painful or inflamed. The shiatsu practitioner will treat muscles and joints in the affected areas of the body. The technique also improves circulation, improves circulation and reduces muscular pain. A Shiatsu massage will revitalize the flow of energy throughout the body in all its parts.
In Japanese the shiatsu therapist will gently press on your abdomen, known as hara in Japanese. The practitioner can apply pressure to the areas on your body. The therapist may utilize their elbows, fingers knees, knees, or feet to reach these points. The session typically lasts about an hour. Wear comfortable clothes and refrain from eating or drinking for at least an hour before the session. Avoid drinking or smoking for at least half an hour before your session.
Patients with chronic ailments are able to benefit from shiatsu. The sessions are usually scheduled every two weeks for between two and three weeks, decreasing as your symptoms improve. The effects of shiatsu massage can be felt immediately following the session, while others may not feel them for a few days. The muscles relax after a shiatsu massage. After the treatment the body will continue to work for hours, flushing out the toxins.
It is essential to inform your doctor of any medical conditions before you begin the shiatsu massage. Avoid pressure points that could cause miscarriage if you're pregnant. The therapist will not treat you if you suffer from fever. While there isn't any scientific evidence to support the use of shiatsu for cancer, it can help to reduce the effects of the effects of chemotherapy. If you are diagnosed with cancer and want to treat it with shiatsu, it can help you manage the side effects of your treatment.
Shiatsu massages are an excellent way for your body to improve your overall health. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated after a shiatsu treatment. It can also help you achieve your goals in terms of health. Shiatsu massage may be a suitable option if you have been experiencing pain for a while. The therapist will offer you the best advice and you can take advantage of the treatment.
There are a number of ways to receive a shiatsu massage. There are chairs that mimic the Shiatsu massage technique. The massage chair pad has nodes that move and stretches your body. To get the same effect put a belt on your lower back. Then drape it over your shoulders. A shiatsu chair will help you feel refreshed and relaxed. A Shiatsu chair is a great option if you're suffering from lower back pain, neck, shoulder aches, and fatigue.
Shiatsu massage, a Japanese therapeutic bodywork that uses tapping, kneading and stretching techniques. It is done without oil and with light clothing. The term shiatsu, which means pressure applied by fingers, refers to the pressure applied using fingers. 하남출장마사지 Different styles of Shiatsu come from different parts of Japan. Traditional Japanese manual therapies were combined in the early 1900s with western medical knowledge.
The therapist of shiatsu begins the treatment by gently touching your abdomen. This is called the hara in Japanese and can help the therapist identify which areas of the body contain more energy. The therapist applies pressure using their elbows, fingers, and knees to the energy points. Shiatsu treatments usually last about an hour. There are some minor side effects, such as stiffness in muscles, headaches or fatigue. They are usually minor and will go away within a few hours. However, if they persist, you should seek medical attention.
Whether you are experiencing lower back pain, headaches or fatigue, shiatsu massage will make you feel better and recover faster. To stimulate the flow of ki throughout your body the therapist will employ kneading techniques. Shiatsu massages can ease symptoms of spms, fibromyalgia, insomnia, and fatigue. There may be some soreness after a shiatsu massage. However, it should not last for more than 48 hours.

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Meet the team
The Cities Power Partnership team brings together skills in climate policy and research, project management, media and communications and events to support councils. The program is also supported by the broader Climate Council team of experts.
Portia Odell is Director of the Cities Power Partnership where she leads the delivery of the program’s strategy and impact. She holds a PhD from Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute and has a history working with communities, startups and governments helping them accelerate their climate projects. She is passionate about advancing the critical work of local governments taking meaningful action on climate change and is interested in the intersection between research, innovation and policy.
Victoria is responsible for the public relations, communications and stakeholder engagement work associated with the Cities Power Partnership. She comes with nearly ten years of communications experience and holds a honours degree in Environment Resources Studies and a post-graduate diploma in Sustainable Business Management. She is passionate about telling stories of local trailblazers taking climate action into their own hands.
Elizabeth Gleeson is the Program Collaboration Coordinator of the Cities Power Partnership where she seeks to create and foster the means by which our member councils can connect, collaborate and share their knowledge with each other. She believes that through combined effort and access to networking and proven solutions, local governments can accelerate their climate projects and emissions reductions.
Sophie Parr is the Partnerships Manager, responsible for liaising with new and existing CPP member councils and managing key external relationships. Sophie is a qualified lawyer, with diverse experience across operations and partnerships roles within non-for-profits, startups, and the film industry; connected by a passion for working in the sustainability and social justice space. She holds a BA in Politics & International Studies, as well as a Juris Doctor postgraduate law degree from the University of Melbourne.
Quimby Mills supports the team in key communications initiatives and events at the Cities Power Partnership. She also heads up the program’s annual Climate Awards, which celebrate the clean energy and climate action projects undertaken by member councils. Quimby has lived and worked internationally – in the US, Canada, the UK – and brings a unique perspective to the team.
Chris is responsible for organising the data that councils submit as part of their involvement with the program. To extrapolate insights he approaches problem solving from a human-centred perspective, whilst also leveraging his professional experience in user-research and advertising. He has developed a strong understanding of local government through his involvement with multiple community groups and grassroots campaigns
Melinda Everett is responsible to support councils accelerate electric vehicle fleet uptake at a local government level. Melinda has over a decade of experience as an event executive and project lead across finance, infrastructure and the education sector. In previous roles, she has been privileged to find the innovators and change makers and connect them to people challenged to shift the status quo. Melinda is currently undertaking an Undergraduate Certificate in Antarctic and Climate Science at the University of Tasmania.
Chrissy is assisting the management and coordination of this year’s 2023 Climate Summit for Local Government. With a 10-year career spanning the education technology, learning design and professional development sectors for universities, Chrissy recently ventured into the sustainability and conservation domain. Passionate about encouraging women in science and the future of our planet, she has returned to university, embarking on an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Conservation Biology.
The Climate Councillors consist of experts across climate policy, climate science, energy markets, renewable energy technologies, climate change impacts and risks. They support the Climate Council and the Cities Power Partnership by co-authoring and promoting the 100+ independent peer-reviewed research reports published to date.


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There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding what a bunny can and cannot eat. In a number of forums, people have said that rabbits can survive on a primarily hay and grass fed diet, or others say that small amounts of pellets are necessary and rabbit pellets can be substituted for dog or cat food.
To put some of these myths to rest, a rabbit will thrive when fed a balanced diet of fresh hay and grass, fresh and clean water, quality pellets as well as a variety of fresh vegetables. Anything outside of these items can be considered either dangerous or treats.
A rabbit receiving an improper diet can lead to intestinal problems that may be costly to reverse or lead to the untimely passing your beloved pet.
Feeding Rabbits Fresh and Dried Fruits
As mentioned above, outside of the basic components of a balanced rabbit diet, anything outside the specified items will be considered additional treats. In the wild, rabbits will only consume fruits during certain times of the year.
Fruits are considered the rabbit candy of choice for most pet owners. This is because fresh fruits will, more often than not, be healthier snacks than those that you can purchase commercially in pet shops.
When food, whether meat, vegetables, or in this case fruits are dried, this will decrease water content as well as nutrients making the sugars become more concentrated. This would mean the weight for weight of dried fruits and vegetables will then contain more calories.
Fruits contain a high amount of sugar, which isn’t a very important part of a rabbit’s diet so as a general rule; you should stick to a maximum of about 1 tablespoon or the length of your thumb of fruit a day.
Can I Give my rabbit dried fruit? No, or very seldom
Dried fruits are another issue; dried items will contain more sugar than fresh ones and should be given very seldom. If given, ensure that these are really small amounts and your bunny will not get used to it. Dried fruits purchased in your local grocery store will have added sugar for preservation purposes, and also to have an additional flavor factor.
Fruits (and vegetables) should not be given to rabbits that are less than 12 weeks old. Good choices of fresh fruit include apple, apricot, banana (not too often), cherries, peach, mango, plum, pineapple, papaya, apricot and berries. Make sure not to feed your bunny the fruit seeds or pits because these are toxic.
Don’t be taken in by commercial rabbit “gourmet" or "treat" mixes that are filled with dried fruit, nuts and seeds. These are not appropriate or safe for rabbits, rabbits are strict herbivores and the high fat, carbohydrate and sugar content may damage your rabbit’s liver leading to severe intestinal disorders.
Fruits, limited to 1 to 2 quarter sized pieces; some would say daily, others weekly, should not be given if your rabbit is on a diet or experience soft stools. Fruits high in sugar should be given sparingly and in even tinier portions, usually ¼th slice.
Bunnies are known for their sweet tooth and without your awareness and discipline, they can and will devour sugary treats sacrificing healthier items because of taste. As a pet owner, it’s up to you to ensure that your pet is on a healthy diet. Owners are in charge and decide what is purchased and served so the responsibility lies on your shoulders.
What Rabbits Are Allowed to Eat
Rabbits should mainly eat grass or hay as well as some leafy greens and small/ measured amounts of pellets.
Hay is not only for bedding but it should be their main source of food and available at all times. Aside from being nutritious and good for your rabbit, it’s also a source of enjoyment when rabbits are able to play around in hay. This should be provided in unlimited sources and for adult rabbits, this comprises about 75-80% of their dietary requirements. It is a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Rabbits should be provided a variety of leafy vegetables; some of the more popular vegetables given by owners are carrots, broccoli, peas (leave them in the pod), spinach, kale, Asian bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, green beans, cucumber, and fennel. Popular Herbs are parsley, basil, coriander, mint, and dill are very popular.
Before feeding one of these please check which ones are high in calcium and oxalates and which ones are not. Try and provide a selection of at least three different vegetables and introduce new vegetables gradually. If there is a bad reaction, stop the new item immediately. Portion size depends on the size of the rabbit, but, about 2-3 cups a day should be ok.
Select high-quality pellets that have at least 20% fiber with low protein. Always make sure to check the expiration as rabbits have sensitive stomachs. Stock up on a monthly basis to ensure that it will not spoil.

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For my blog this week I thought I would give a brief introduction to some of the print processes you will see in the exhibition ImPrint, opening this friday. If you find anything in here of interest please be sure to sign up for the class printmaking class in the spring (ART300). Here in the Georgetown College Art Department we have variations of all the processes mentioned in this post. If at any point you want to see more example of printmaking or these processes just let me (Professor Graham) know, and we can chat as long as you would like.
There are 3 major areas of printmaking processes (there are many more minor ones) including Relief, Inaglio, and Planographic processes.
· Relief includes, linoleum cuts, woodcuts, photopolymer printing, letterpress, basically anything that has material removed from the surface to create the image.
· Intaglio (pronounced In-tal-leo) is italian in origin meaning to cut or incise translated in french as "below the surface" this area of printmaking includes etching, vitreography (glass etching), engraving, and collagraph, to name a few.
· Planographic includes all types of lithography, polyester plate printing, and silkscreen.
This morning I wanted to hit on the two major processes used for creating text which is a major part of the ImPrint exhibition. We will be looking at letterpress and silkscreen, examining their process, differences and some artists that exist in each process.
Silkscreen dates as far back as the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) where the screens were made of silk hence the name silkscreen, in today’s common terminology this process can be called screen printing, silkscreen, or serigraphy. But all screen-printing processes are based off of coating a nylon fine mesh screen with a blocking agent (photo emulsion or other solutions) to create a stencil through which ink is forced by the use of a squeegee. The ink sits on the surface vs. being embossed or impregnated into the surface like etching, relief, and letterpress. Below are a few images of silkscreened images.
Screen printed text on canvas
Jay Ryan (be sure to click the image to see it larger)
Another Jay Ryan (he has the practice of including text that is a explanation of what you see. This time the text is printed over the image it is describing)
Another Robert Rauschenberg (notice the reuse of the same JFK and parachute screen)
The invention of letterpress printing was one of the world’s most impactful events. Still to this day it is used but for different reasons. The process is quite simple, by using cast lead or through the use of photopolymer plates type and images are created and then set into a printing press where ink is rolled over the surface, paper is pressed over the type and image and an impression is made. Below are some images as well as a short video that shows the traditional process very well.

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My name is Myst. I am Muddy's adopted brother and I learned a lot about blogging from growing up with him.
ninja fly assassin!
Did Myst catch the fly?
Alas, Richard came by with a flyswatter and that was the end of that fly, but Myst has caught them before, right in his paws.
That must be Myst fav spot in home, the monitor, what would he do if you bought a flat panel?
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Laverne Cox, one of the most influential and visible contemporary transgender advocates, and one of our favorite “possibility models” made history today by becoming the first transgender woman to cover TIME Magazine. Talk about a wonderful birthday present, as the transgender actress and icon also happens to be celebrating her birthday today.
Cox’s TIME feature comes as a bit of a surprise, given her notable exemption from the magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” issue, which had fans and LGBTQ activists worldwide in an uproar. Cox, who received the fifth highest number of votes in TIME’s online poll, maintained her usual grace and composure throughout the scandal, thanking her supporters for recognizing the need for transgender visibility in mainstream media. “The Transgender Tipping Point” in many ways is TIME’s attempt at rectifying their now infamous exclusion of Cox, a formidable presence for equality and social justice, in their previous issue.
Despite what the editors at TIME deem “most influential,” there is no doubt that Laverne Cox has used her star power to make the world a better place for countless transgender individuals. She has used her time in the limelight to give voices to those who have not yet found their own; she has brought issues of race, class, visibility, and gender to forefront, forever changing the social landscape. She is one of the most influential figures in the world for her ability to create meaningful dialogue surrounding transgender identities that examine the layers of oppression that different people face. Perhaps most importantly, she has done so in an articulate, approachable way.
Cox wrote on her Facebook page earlier today, “I realize this is way bigger than me and about a tipping point in our nation’s history where it is no longer acceptable for trans lives to be stigmatized, ridiculed, criminalized and disregarded. This is for my trans siblings out there and for anyone who has ever been told that who you know yourself to be at your core is not legitimate. You are who you know yourselves to be.”
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Michael Strahan might be wishing for time to slow down as his teenage daughters are growing up so fast! The Good Morning America star shared several images of one of his 16-year-old twins, Isabella, with their pet pooch Enzo on Instagram and fans were stunned.
In the photos, Isabella was amusingly attempting to pick up the hound who was wriggling in her arms. She was standing in the kitchen of their family home and grappling to keep hold of him.
MORE: Michael Strahan's dapper appearance has fans saying the same thing
Michael captioned the post: "Enzo loves hanging with his big sister, @isabella.strahan! I don’t think #Enzo has figured out he isn’t a little dog LOL. #KingEnzo."
WATCH: Michael Strahan's twin daughters model his collection
Isabella commented and wrote: "Bad photo, cute dog," which sparked an influx of comments from people telling her how gorgeous her picture is.
"@isabella.strahan you’re beautiful stoppp," added one of Michael's fans, while another said: "@isabella.strahan It’s a great photo and I can tell how pretty you are Isabella," and a third insisted: "@isabella.strahan that is a cute photo of you and Enzo I like that photo."
MORE: Michael Strahan goes public with surprising past struggles
READ: Michael Strahan talks 'surviving' every day in heartbreaking confession about high school
Many couldn't believe how much more grown-up she looks and urged Michael to treasure every moment with his children.
Isabella is growing up fast - and so is Enzo
The TV personality has four children, Isabella and her twin sister, Sophia, and two children from his first marriage, Michael Strahan Jr., 26, and Tanita, 29.
He knows how important it is to have a good relationship with his offspring and has spoken publicly about much his own father meant to him.
MORE: Michael Strahan surprised live on air on GMA following incredible achievement
SEE: Michael Strahan celebrates special occasion in his family with nostalgic vacation photo
On Father's Day this year, he paid tribute to Gene and also to his children with a heartfelt post.
Michael recently enjoyed a vacation with his daughters
"Today is a bittersweet day for me. The first #FathersDay without my hero, Gene Strahan, being with us," Michael shared on Instagram, alongside four pictures of himself with his own children.
"I’m focusing on the sweet moments and everything my Dad taught me about being a man and a father. To Tanita, Michael Jr, Sophia, and Isabella, thank you for giving me the best job and title of all… DAD!"
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The structure of the city– on one side of the Danube is Buda, the ancient part
safeguarded on a hill, and on the other, Pest, being the more modern and lively
area– tells us a story of two souls that live together in perfect harmony, one more
romantic and elegant, the other dynamic and innovative. These two souls give a
magnetic atmosphere enjoyed not only those who live there, but to those visiting as
First time in Budapest? Here are the must-sees
If you're visiting Budapest for the first time, there's no excuse for passing up all of
the city's traditional activities, those found in every guidebook. Get ready for the
relaxing thermal baths, delicious goulash, the vibrant nightlife, and an array of
different architectural styles, all a testament to a complex cultural identity, symbolic
of centuries of conflict and reform.
From bombed buildings to clubs: How the ruin bars were born
What if you've already been to Budapest and seen all the landmarks? Well then, it's
the perfect occasion to immerse yourself in the local culture, experiencing the more
rugged, less-touristy parts of the city. Did you know, for example, that during World
War II the Jewish quarter was devastated by bombs?
Rubble and abandoned houses were all that remained, and the area wasn't
redeveloped until the nineties when deterioration was turned into development. This
is how the numerous alternative clubs, specifically the ruin bars, were born. In
Hungarian they are referred to as “romkocsmák.”
If you want to discover this more authentic, less polished side of Budapest, keep
reading and get ready for a tour of the best ruin bars can experience in the
Hungarian capital, those not included in the typical tourist guides!
1: Szimpla Kert
The Szimpla Kert is a historic venue, the first ruin pub in the city. Born out of an old
factory that was falling to ruin, the artists who were occupying it furnished it using
anything that could be repurposed. Don't be surprised if you go in and see walls
covered with license plates, stickers, and murals, or the old cars transformed into
seating arrangements: it's all a part of the experience!
Today, Szimpla Kert is a multi-faceted cultural space that hosts numerous theatrical
performances, art shows, live music, and even a farmers market every Sunday
If you've decided on a night out at Instant, prepare yourself to be amazed at
Budapest's largest ruin bar! Colorful and extravagant, it contains many rooms,
among the most curious of which is one that will make you feel like you're walking
upside down... with all of the furniture fixed to the ceiling! A huge variety of live
music completes Instant, making this bar one a must-see on your trip to Budapest!
Once upon a time there was an old, desolate parking lot that transformed itself into
a garden full of light, color, and sound. It sounds like the beginning of a fairy tale,
but it's actually exactly what happened to the Rácskert. Equipped to host
exhibitions, events, and food trucks, today it is a meeting place for tons of young
4: Csendes Vintage Bar and Café
Do you love all things vintage? Save the address: Ferenczy István No. 5. In the
mornings Csendes is a simple coffee shop, while at night it becomes a lively bar for
all ages and styles. Colorful and imaginative, get ready for a visit with your eyes to
the skies to admire the old paintings, plaques, mannequins, and other decorations
that now call the walls and ceilings of this place home.
Fogasház is a cool place year-round, but especially so in summer when it boasts a
beautiful tree-filled garden. If it's too crowded on the ground floor, worry not! Climb
the stairs up to the second floor where you will discover another huge space where
you can enjoy yourself, grab a drink, and dance!
These ruin bars in Budapest are the ideals places for curious, dynamic visitors:
They are the perfect bars to discover, true labyrinths to explore.
So don't sit down at your table right away, but look around, go up and down the
stairs: whether it's a “wonderland” style basement room or an amazing terrace,
there's a surprise waiting around every corner!

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Aggregated buy-out could save small DB schemes up to £700,000 in costs
Up to £700,000 could be saved by ambitious smaller Defined Benefit (DB) schemes that group together when targeting full buy-out, according to data from established DB master trust, Citrus.
With 25 years of experience as a DB master trust, Citrus analysed how much, on average, schemes would expect to save from aggregated buy out. It found that schemes with assets under £10 million could expect to save around £400,000, while for schemes with assets under £50 million this saving could jump to around £700,000. These notable savings can be attributed to a 50% reduction in adviser costs, a 30% reduction in wind-up costs and a 3-5% reduction in insurance premiums.
Explaining the cost savings, Michael Penny, Trustee at Citrus says:
“Our experience has shown us that, for those DB schemes targeting buy-out, joining together in a DB master trust can provide huge cost savings - of as much as £700,000. In many cases it can help schemes reach that goal sooner and in some cases, were it not for joining together, smaller schemes might not be able to secure buy-out terms at all.
“A closely managed, streamlined aggregated approach is attractive to insurers. Schemes adopting this approach can take advantage of more attractive insurer pricing and savings on administration and wind-up costs. Previously lengthy and costly implementation processes can be significantly improved by consolidating the transactions and pre-negotiating contracts.”
Commenting on the importance of DB master trusts as a consolidation option, Michael continues:
“Employers are having to navigate the ever increasing complexities associated with running DB schemes. As they face ongoing cost and time pressures many are now looking at consolidation in an attempt to ease these and other burdens. Across the range of consolidation vehicles available, different options will be appropriate for different schemes. For those employers who are finding it a challenge to meet the demands of running both their business and their DB pension scheme a master trust could now be the best option - enabling them to gain from a range of efficiencies while bringing the goal of full buy-out within reaching distance.”


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By Luke Satisky
Woman Suffrage Movement
Different people tried different ways to get women's voting rights. Women such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton took a radical approach to getting suffrage. They did not want men to have leadership and they were against the 15th amendment. Lucy Stone, Henry Blackwell, and Julia Ward Howe had a more moderate method. They still wanted suffrage, but they included men, and supported the 15th amendment
In 1918, President Wilson was pressured to support suffrage. He suggested the 19th amendment, which would give women the right to vote. It passed both houses of Congress in 1919. On August 26, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified. American women had finally won the right to vote.
Story Of Suffragist In Jail
Ernestine Hara Kettler: After we were sentenced, we were taken directly to the city jail, and that’s where we cooked up our political-prisoner demand. We were political prisoners. We were not guilty of obstructing traffic. We were not guilty of the sentence as charged. And, therefore, we did not owe any kind of work in the workhouse, because that workhouse was a real workhouse. You worked or else. So we didn’t work, so we were or-elsed. And that’s the beginning of the real fight at the workhouse. And the jail, when we were there overnight and taken during that evening, we made all this decision. We were not going to work. We were going to ask all the other women already, the suffrage women already in jail, to accept our decision, and whatever happened, happened, you know.
Sherna Gluck: There were already a group in when you went in then.
Kettler: There was already. . .there was a group of either nine or twelve women. I do not remember. It was in between. Either we made twelve women or we made sixteen women. It seemed like a rather large crowd to me, so I think that we made the sixteen women when we got there.
Now I’m giving you the real story of the prison experience. When we got there, we had an immediate discussion with the other women and told them our decision. And they were very enthusiastic about it. They accepted it without question.
So the next day, we appeared in the workroom and we just sat there with our hands in our laps. I don’t know when the superintendent began to talk to us, but it wasn’t long before he asked, would we at least please hold the work in our lap, that we were demoralizing the other prisoners in that workroom. What we were making, I suppose, were sack dresses for the prisoners, because that’s all we wore, were just sack dresses. And then we said no, that since we decided that we were unjustly arrested, that we were political prisoners, that it would be just as wrong for us to hold the work in our hands as it was for us to sew it, that we were going to abide by our decision and that we had to be respected as political prisoners.
Well, this went on for 26 days.

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The only word to describe today is RAW! It is cold and raining and I broke down and turned on the furnace this afternoon when I got home from work. I decided to make the boys in my house very happy and made a batch of Peanut Butter Cookies. The house smells good. Give these a try if you haven’t had a good peanut butter cookie in a while. I can’t remember the last time I made these. It has been awhile….I don’t bake much in the summertime. The recipe says to chill for 3 hours after you make the dough (who wants to wait 3 hours???) but I skipped this step and they turned out fine. Anyway, here is the recipe:
Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups of all –purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Beat butter and peanut butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugars and beat well. Add eggs and beat well.
Combine flour soda, and salt in a medium bowl, add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in vanilla. Cover and chill 3 hours
Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls; place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten cookies with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen cookies.
And here they are on my dessert stand. This gives me a chance to show you the little table I picked up yesterday at TJ Maxx. I still have the tag on it because I am still deciding if I am going to keep it. I do really like it and it and it is the perfect size for that small piece of wall. What do you think? I think I am going to keep it. And I have 30 days to think about it! :)


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Mitochondria are an essential component of energy production in the human cell which plays an important role in the metabolism of cancer cells. In a research article published in PLUS ONEDario C. Altieri, MD, President and CEO, Director of the Ellen and Ronald Kaplan Cancer Center, and Distinguished Professor Robert and Benny Fox at the Wistar Institute, along with national and international collaborators, characterize a specific genetic signature indicating mitochondrial reprogramming in tumors that correlates with poor patient outcome. .
“To our knowledge, this is the first time that a genetic signature of mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to aggressive subtypes of cancer, treatment resistance and, unfortunately, poor patient survival rates. Although our work focused on the mitochondrial protein small 60 In this response, we know that dysfunctional mitochondria are typically generated during tumor growth, which indicates that this is a general feature of cancer,” says Altieri.
This article is based on previous research on the role of protein small 60 in cancer cell proliferation, motility and spread. small 60Also called mytofilin or inner mitochondrial membrane protein (IMMT), it is an essential protein essential for mitochondrial structure and thus has a downstream effect on mitochondrial function and tumor metabolism.
Andrew Kosenkov, PhD, first author of the paper, assistant professor in the Wistar Program for Gene Expression and Regulation and Scientific Director of the Institute’s Bioinformatics Facility, shares, “Following original findings about the strong association between small 60 At low levels in cancerous tissue, we were curious to be able to identify a small panel of small 60 Downstream genes for specific functions and whether small 60The low gene panel signature is clinically relevant – that is, if it is associated with clinical data such as survival, cancer subtypes, response to treatment, etc. – And we did it.”
Armed with this knowledge, the team — with collaborators from Canada, Italy and the United States — analyzed tumor cells from three independent groups of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). They showed that gene 11 small 60The weak signature is associated with aggressive disease, localized inflammation, treatment failure and shorter survival – ultimately indicating the clinical significance of the proteins. Therefore, the small 60The weak genetic signature can be used as a simple tool or biomarker to estimate cancer risk in PDAC and other types of cancer, including glioblastoma.
“Genetic signatures can be used to better understand specific characteristics of a tumor,” Kosenkov says. “If developed, tested and validated on a large scale, this [Mic60-low gene signature] It could be a potential point-of-care molecular tool for pancreatic cancer prediction or patient risk stratification and treatment response prediction.
Despite the wide application of this new small 60– Weak DNA fingerprinting certainly awaits further confirmation in larger numbers of patients, and we hope that this simple and easy-to-implement molecular tool will be useful in the clinic for stratifying patients at higher risk of serious and exacerbating disease,” Thierry details.
Regarding future directions, Kosenkopf suggests that studying larger data sets with in-depth clinical information not limited to pancreatic cancer but also other malignancies can help establish the applicability of the gene. small 60Low signature in estimating cancer risk.
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Working to counter the anti-Israel propaganda that’s all too common on university campuses these days is no simple task. But that’s precisely what the Betar-Tagar student activist movement aims to do.
The Tagar Zionist student activist movement was founded in 1983 as an extension of the Betar Zionist Youth Movement, which itself was founded by right-wing Zionist pioneer Ze’ev Jabotinsky in 1923.
There are Betar-Tagar groups on campuses throughout Ontario, and the organization has branches worldwide in countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, France and Australia.
Betar-Tagar is committed to countering anti-Israel propaganda and fostering a positive image of Israel, something that’s especially important in the current climate, says the past president of its University of Toronto chapter.
“Betar in World War II helped smuggle Jewish refugees out of Germany and Poland, and now in a different sort of war, a war of ideas, Betar is needed more than ever,” said Josh Rosenblum, 22, who served as the president of the U of T Betar-Tagar chapter last year and plans to start up a chapter at McGill University, where he is headed this fall for his master’s degree.
Rosenblum said that thanks to Betar-Tagar’s efforts at U of T, the atmosphere on campus for pro-Israel students has changed.
“I feel like we’ve made campus a safer place for Jews who believe in Zionism and for Zionists,” he said.
These days it may not be fashionable for university students to strongly support Israel, but Betar-Tagar aims to teach Jewish youth that it’s OK to be pro-Israel and that it’s OK to be open about voicing your support for the Jewish state.
“What Betar teaches is that your convictions do not have to be apologized for,” said Rosenblum. “We do not owe anyone apologies for the way we feel and for what we believe and that’s my mission personally and that’s Jabotinsky’s as well – that we don’t have to apologize for how we feel and that’s the kind of leadership that Betar-Tagar can offer.”
Betar-Tagar provides Jewish youth with an opportunity to cultivate leadership skills, according to Rosenblum.
“Leadership in the sense that one can go out and express one’s convictions, one’s personal attitudes without fear of censorship, without having to apologize for the actions of our adversaries,” he said.
The organization is very clear about its focus and remains true to the guiding principles of its founder.
“This is not a social movement. This is a political agenda to develop and foster Zionist leaders, and that’s what makes it different,” said Rose Lax, chair of the advisory board for Betar-Tagar and president of Herut-Likud Canada.
“It’s a group that is trying to develop on Canadian campuses future leaders with strong Zionist values. It is a loud, vociferous student voice for Zionist and Jewish activism.”
The group’s activities vary from campus to campus. Lax said each campus chapter determines what its needs are, and the advisory board provides it with support for its activities.
For example, the Betar-Tagar group at U of T organized “Know Radical-Islam Week” last February in response to “Israel Apartheid Week,” which was spearheaded by the Arab Students’ Collective at U of T.
Each day of Know Radical-Islam Week centred around a specific theme and the group brought in nine speakers during the week, of which five were Muslim.
Know Radical-Islam Week proved to be a success and was covered in the media, including the Toronto Star and the National Post.
These sort of events help educate students who may not know much about Middle East affairs, while also making campus a more comfortable place for students who are sympathetic toward Israel, Rosenblum said.
“The most important part of activism, I find, is that other students can see that people like them are supporting something for which they maybe have never thought of from another perspective,” he said. “It’s to put a human face on it.”
Many students are afraid to speak out in support of Israel, Lax said, adding that a large part of this is because they haven’t been given the knowledge or the support to speak out.
“This is not the fault of Jewish youth and this is not a lack of bravery or conviction in Jewish youth – they haven’t been given the tools to do this,” she said.
“They need to understand that they have backing, that they have adult backing and what they’re thinking and what they’re feeling is real. They need to be reinforced.
“We as a community need to send a very clear message to our kids that this is your world. You need to understand that what you’re doing now sets the tone for what your world is going to look like in the next 10 or 20 years, and you have to have responsibility for the development of that world, but the rest of us have to help,” she added.
With the anti-Israel voices on campus becoming increasingly louder, a group that isn’t afraid to speak out in favour of Israel may invite some unwanted labels, she added.
“People tend to think that if you’re willing to stand up for your rights, that you’re radical,” Lax said. “This is not radical – this is common sense. For a group to say ‘We are Jews, we’re proud of that fact, we support Israel as our homeland, we support Jerusalem as our capital, we want to be a free people without any of this kind of stuff’– to say that that’s radical is to miss the point.”
And with the situation in the Middle East more volatile than ever, it’s vital that people take a stand, she added.
“It’s very important that Jews understand that while at certain times it is important to blend in with the population and not to rock the boat, this is not one of those times. Now it’s time to stand up and say ‘Enough is enough’ and we need to foster a very strong leadership,” Lax said.
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Kathmandu [Nepal], Mar 18 (ANI): The Government of Nepal on Wednesday announced the closure of cinema halls, cultural centres, stadium, sports grounds, health clubs, museums, swimming pools and other places of recreational activities, till April 30 in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 27 (ANI/BusinessWire India): To ensure that you have an enjoyable vacation, it is important that you plan every expense involved. You need to consider the cost of food, travel, recreational activities and accommodation.
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India] May 20(ANI/ BusinessWire India): The needs of a business traveller vis-a-vis a leisure traveller are extremely different. People travelling for leisure generally have an ample number of days for their trip and plan for multiple things like stay, recreational act
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 17 (ANI): For people who find lounges and cafes to be boring places for hangout, the 'Board Game Lounge' opened in Chennai can turn out to be a whole recreational activity.
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Guwahati (Assam) [India], Dec 28 (ANI): Centuries-old Dighalipukhuri lake in Guwahati is emerging as a popular tourist destination offering recreational activities, including boat rowing championships and boat rides.
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Washington [USA], Sept. 1 (ANI): In a bid to fight extremist ideology and youth radicalisation, the Italian Government is set to launch a scheme to provide vouchers for recreational activities to 18-year olds.

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No matter how much evidence Robert Parry produced over the years poking holes in the official story, the establishment media declined to re-examine the case or treat it seriously, writes Nat Parry.
CN Editor Named on Secret ‘Disinfo’ List
CN Editor Joe Lauria was one of 644 Twitter accounts that secretly formed part of Hamilton 68’s fake “dashboard” that wrongly influenced major media about alleged “Russian influence.”
Remembering Robert Parry, Who Died 5 Yrs Ago Today
We remember the great investigative reporter Robert Parry, who founded this website in 1995. He left us way too soon on Jan. 27, 2018.
We live in a chilling era of herd politics and media driven by emotional attachments to political party and nation.
CN’s Top Ten 2022 Assange Stories
Consortium News has been providing comprehensive coverage of the Julian Assange case since 2010. Here are our top ten Assange stories of 2022.
A History of Dissent
The Western establishment doesn’t appear to understand how Western journalists could exercise their own agency and judgment to critique U.S. foreign policy without them being agents of a foreign power, writes Joe Lauria.
Happy New Year 2023!
Consortium News ended a tumultuous year in which PayPal permanently suspended us and NewsGuard gave us its red mark. And we also brought unique news and analysis on Ukraine, Julian Assange and more.
For a Different Angle on Ukraine
Starting with Robert Parry’s groundbreaking reporting on the 2014 Maidan coup, through the Russian intervention this year, Consortium News has been a leading source of analysis on Ukraine that defies the ‘psyopcracy.’
On the Influence of Neo-Nazism in Ukraine
A short history of neo-Nazism in Ukraine in response to NewsGuard’s charge that Consortium News published false content about its extent.
Evidence of US-Backed Coup in Kiev
NewsGuard gave Consortium News a red mark for “publishing false content” on Ukraine, including that there was a U.S.-backed coup in Kiev in 2014. Here is CN‘s detailed proof.


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|Reviews for A Red Winter|
| casinojack812 chapter 3 . 8/4/2015
I marathoned through this whole story and I'm so sad it's over. Truly, you have written something so original and engaging. I love how things that have been glossed over in other stories have been expanded here because it really brought to life the treacherousness of traveling in winter. Like the descent from the Eyrie, for instance. Just getting down was a story arc of its own and it was so intriguing and thrilling. I really enjoy fics where it's Sansa and Sandor against the world, rather than them being separated by the brotherhood or something, and this story did that in spades. So much danger that they faced and yet you told it so organically and genuinely. Their relationship developed at absolutely the right pace and everything just worked! Definitely a favorite.
| yahacu chapter 28 . 3/9/2015
Omg so good!
| ZabuzasGirl chapter 1 . 5/14/2014
Update immediately, please!
| Teanni chapter 28 . 5/11/2014
I've been reading this story almost in one go and it was fabulous. What I like especially about the story that it portrayed Sansa as a character who was also somewhat self-sufficient and not just a damsel in distress. Also the idea with the visions was very interesting... Thank you again for many enjoyable hours spent reading this story!
| TeresaTrav chapter 28 . 1/13/2014
Thank you for such a good story.. I have enjoyed it so much.
| TeresaTrav chapter 19 . 1/12/2014
| TeresaTrav chapter 17 . 1/12/2014
This story has me by my eyeballs. ;) I love how the characters are developing. Sansa's inner strength and Sandor having to face his "hound" persona..
| lindsaydrumm chapter 5 . 6/29/2013
Loving this story. Hope you still read your reviews :-)
| Samantha chapter 28 . 6/26/2013
Fantastic! Thank you, you blessed soul, for writing this gem. :)
| Phantom white lady of 221b chapter 28 . 6/7/2013
Your story was very lovely. Go you! :D
| narutonarutolove chapter 28 . 5/2/2013
i loved it! -grins happily- i hope theres a sequel...
| Moran442 chapter 28 . 3/27/2013
An inventive and fantastic story, thanks!
| Guest chapter 28 . 2/17/2013
Thank you for that amazing story... Very well writen, with a soft fantasy, old gaelic magic glow... For all I know, this story could take place in Excalibur lands and era. I really enjoyed it.
| NTK chapter 28 . 10/11/2012
This was really really good. Once I started reading it I couldn't stop myself! Well done. Thank you.
| profrost chapter 28 . 10/9/2012
I am a huge fan of sansan fanfiction and i have read quite a few of stories in the last month. This was by far my favorite! Took me two days to read but when I was forced to take a break it almost killed me.


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Since 1998, I have developed software for large, established companies like AIG and Conde Naste, as well as fast growing start-ups like Performance Media Group, in roles ranging from senior programmer to director of development. As a partner at Barbella Digital, I wrote software patterns, code generators, and messaging systems for the enterprise. Currently, I am the lead programmer for the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine.
I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in clinical psychology with an applied research specialization.
I blog about technology, programming, and cybercultural at codepunk.io.
Speaking & Presentations
- edUi Conference 2017. "Building Progressive Web Apps." September 26th, 2017.
- edUi Conference 2017. "Building Bots for the Conversation UI." September 25th, 2017.
- LSP Fall Conference 2015. "Tooling and Process Improvement with Grunt, Boxstarter, and Git." November 19th, 2015.
- JAM Orlando 2010. "jQuery and JICS." June 4th, 2010.
- New York Times Travel Show. "Web Presence and Social Media Workshop." February 6th, 2009.
- New York Times Travel Show. "New Technology Panel." February 6th, 2009.
Contreras, C. L.M. & Szul, M. (2016). Exploring the importance of first access delay. Presentation at the 2016 Capella University Faculty Virtual Conference, Navigating Online Learning Challenges: Collaborating for Innovation.
Szul, M., & Contreras, C. L.M. (2013). Learning management systems, design, and grade performance. Poster presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Szul, M. (2012). Steiner, consciousness and the physicality of spiritual experience. Poster presented at America Psychological Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
Contreras, C. L., Szul., M., Donley, D., & Thomas, S. M. (2012). Grade predictors in online learning: Exploring the importance of first access delay. Poster presented at Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis, Harrisonburg, VA.
Szul, M. (2011). Rudolf Steiner and the evolution of consciousness. Poster presented at Psychology and the Other, Cambridge, MA.
Szul, M. (2011). Balancing college coursework with a job. Undergraduate Update. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/yLUYFb
June 2011 - August 2013
Reviewed, summarized, and wrote literature and data related to online learning, learning management systems (LMS), computer literacy, personality types, and grade performance. Performed statistical analysis on data sets, and worked with computer literacy and personality measures.
Qualified to administer, score, and interpret the following psychological tests at this time.
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Career Assessment Inventory
Imagine Your Reality, December 2009.
When I first moved to VA, I started working as a partner at Barbella Digital, Inc., but was first contracting with them on a 1099 basis. I used the Overmortal brand as the subcontracting name. The contents of this interview are about past work, as well as work under BDI.
Nights with Alice Cooper. October 2004.
My very early years on the Internet were spent making posts about the paranormal before the term "blog" was even coined. The web site (madghoul.com) had a more personal narrative that was partly inspired by the television show Freakylinks.
In the Summer of 2004, I received an email from one of the people at Nights with Alice Cooper asking me to do an interview. A copy of the interview can be found on Archive.org.

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text: I believe my mother's family of Emilia and Jacob Fauth migrated from Germany to somewhere in Russia. My father says his mother-in-law says they lived in Buku, Azerjaban. At that time in history it was part of Russia. Does anyone know anything about this? Or these Fauths?


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By Radar Staff
Carrie Underwood garnered five nominations, while Miranda Lambert racked up four, as the 11th annual 2012 CMT Award Nominations were announced on the TODAY show Monday.
Other notable artists up for honors include The Voice‘s Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum, all with three nods apiece.
Click here for full list of nominees
Underwood, a country mainstay, shot to fame as the season four winner of American Idol.
Fans can cast their votes at CMT.com.
PHOTOS: The Kids’ Choice And The ACM Awards Red Carpet Winners & Sinners
The 2012 CMT Awards air on June 6 on CMT at 8/7c.
Taylor Swift Entertainer Of The Year For 2nd Year In A Row At Country Music Awards
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RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina plotted battle tactics for the World Cup final as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Both finalists were at their respective base camps seeking to keep the lid on mounting tensions and skyrocketing expectations ahead of tomorrow's Maracana showpiece.
The final is the latest in a series of World Cup encounters between Germany and Argentina which includes the 1986 and 1990 finals.
Memories of the two sides' stormy 2006 meeting — which ended in a brawl after Germany's victory on penalties — were revived on Friday.
German team manager Oliver Bierhoff said he had warned players to keep cool if tempers fray in the Maracana.
"The Argentinians are very warm people and great hosts, but on the pitch they have a bit of a personality change and get fired up," said Bierhoff.
"They have fire in their eyes, which we will have to be ready for and not provoke them.
"They play hard, aggressive physical football, which means we can't steer away from our football philosophy and must focus on what we have to do."
Bierhoff said the Germans were preparing for a tougher challenge than their 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the semi-finals.
Argentina trained behind closed doors as they readied to head for Rio, where an estimated army of 100,000 Argentine fans have travelled ahead of the final.
Argentina and Germany provided seven of the 10 players on FIFA's shortlist for player of the tournament.
Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Angel Di Maria were included from Argentina with Germany represented by skipper Phillip Lahm, five-goal scorer Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos, and Mats Hummels.
Germany's Manuel Neuer and Argentine counterpart Sergio Romero both made the shortlist for best goalkeeper along with Costa Rica's Keylor Navas.


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TikTok crisis abates? Donald Trump gives blessing to deal to allow it to continue to operate in U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August.
He told reporters at the White House he backs the deal with TikTok owner ByteDance, Oracle and Walmart to create a new company that will assume TikTok's U.S. operations called TikTok Global.
Trump said the new company will be "totally controlled by Oracle and Walmart ... All of the control is Oracle and Walmart."
U.S. shareholders are expected to control 53% of TikTok Global, a person briefed on the matter said, while Chinese investors will hold 36%.
Oracle said it will take a 12.5% stake in TikTok Global.
TikTok said under the deal, Oracle and Walmart will take part in a TikTok Global pre-IPO financing round in which they can take up to a 20% cumulative stake in the company.
The source said the remaining 80% of shares will be distributed to ByteDance investors, a source briefed on the matter said.
U.S. investors currently own about 40% of Bytedance.
Tiktok said it was "pleased that the proposal by TikTok, Oracle, and Walmart will resolve the security concerns of the U.S. Administration and settle questions around TikTok's future in the U.S."
Tiktok said Oracle will become the company's "trusted technology provider, responsible for hosting all U.S. user data and securing associated computer systems to ensure U.S. national security requirements are fully satisfied."
Trump offered strong support for the deal he said would create 25,000 U.S. jobs. "I have given the deal my blessing," Trump said. "I approve the deal in concept."
About 100 million Americans use TikTok and U.S. officials have expressed concern about user data and the potential for China to access that data.
"The security will be 100%," Trump told reporters.
Reuters reported on Thursday that TikTok Global will have a majority of American directors, a U.S. chief executive and a security expert on the board.
Oracle and Walmart are expected to take significant equity stakes and ByteDance has agreed to significant security safeguards on the data of U.S. users with Oracle housing all data and getting the right to inspect the TikTok source code.
Walmart did not immediately comment.
The Commerce Department said on Saturday it will delay by one week an order that had been set to take effect late Sunday that would stop Alphabet Inc's Google and Apple Inc from offering TikTok in their U.S. app stores.
Trump expressed annoyance this week that government lawyers told him it was not permissible to demand a "chunk" of any TikTok sales price for the Treasury.
He said there would be a $5 billion U.S. education fund as part of the deal. "That's their contribution I've been asking for," Trump said.
He said the new company will most likely be incorporated in Texas and have at least 25,000 employees.
Reuters reported on Thursday that ByteDance is planning a U.S. initial public offering of TikTok Global. The filing of an IPO for TikTok Global would be on a U.S. stock exchange and could come in about a year, the sources said, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.
Part of the proceeds from the IPO are expected to be used to finance the $5 billion education fund, the source said. ByteDance and Oracle did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
China still must approve the deal. "We'll see whether or not it all happens," Trump said.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said earlier on Twitter that he had talked to Trump about the deal. "I let him know that if he approves the deal Texas would be the perfect place for the HQ," Abbott said.
(Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Writing by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese and Daniel Wallis)

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The Trip to Explain a Lifetime (Part 2)
(part 1 here)
We left dad’s childhood home and drove a few blocks to the elementary school he had attended. Anything that isn’t an adventure to a child seem so far away… such a long journey. Dad was amazed that the old school was less than 2 blocks from his house. I was amazed because the two story school house is now a private residence. I could not imagine how much effort was needed to keep the place clean. Just to mop the floors in this place would be a killer not to mention its outrageous monthly utilities. One thing that was in the owners favor though; they don”t have to water their grass. The entire school yard was dirt, just like all the roads in this part of town. Dad won a school talent contest one year for singing, Somewhere Over the Rainbow (he must have paid someone off because he can’t sing a note.) Dad got his first school whipping in this school when he was in the fourth grade and it was here that he began his life-long love of studying history.
The tennis courts and baseball field, long ago neglected, were behind the school. Dad’s memories of the enjoyment and many hours he and his friends played baseball here were still vivid, even though overgrowth had taken control.
Dad sat back and visited the memories of his youth; my brother drove to the train depot where my granddad and dad used to work. I hopped out of the car to take some pictures and to get a feel for things. It was hard for me to visualize, as I looked at the neglect, that these grounds were once part of the mighty Rock Island Railroad with its switching tracks, pump houses, locomotive maintenance, round houses and track maintenance employees. The existing depot now housed the memories of those who once dedicated their lives to the Rock Island. I don’t remember much about my granddad; he passed when I was pretty young (I’m the youngest of about 4.3 million grandkids). I do remember my granddad’s double garage at his Kansas City home, though. Various train parts from the now bankrupt mighty Rock Island, graced the shelves lining the walls. Even 20 years ago, the stuff he had collected made it seem like stepping back into a different era.
We poked around outside the depot for a few minutes when the yardmaster (head-honcho) approached us and pointed out that these grounds are now posted property (we were trespassing)! My brother explained that our dad grew up in Dalhart and once worked as a brakeman for the Rock Island out of this Depot (this was back when trains still had cabooses). My brother went on to explain that our grandfather also worked here for 26 years. His granddad was the depot’s pump master (head honcho of pumpers, I reckon). The Yardmaster took pity on us and gave us free run of the grounds. He even invited us to go into the depot! This was a big deal for me because my Dad had not been inside the depot since 1962. We entered the depot and Dad was silent for a short while as he looked around. Finally, he said that the depot looked almost exactly the same as he last saw it 47 years ago. It was hard to avoid seeing the mist in his eyes as he spoke. The only difference, he explained was the missing assignment board which had been mounted on the wall directly in front of us. The assignment board listed each employee’s work schedule and which train number he was expected to work. The yardmaster overheard this conversation and said he had found the assignment board in the basement. Names were still listed on it, but my dad didn’t know anyone listed.
We left the depot and drove to Main Street where it seemed like the entire town was participating in the annual XIT celebration. Dad had warned before we left Kansas City to brush up on our Alamo and XIT ranch histories. We had to know this information by heart, especially the Alamo history, just in case one of the real Texas cowboys asked us questions about it. Dalhart is home to the XIT ranch and celebrates its history each year with a parade, rodeo, dances and other activities. This is a (very) brief history of XIT and why Dalhart is named Dalhart. The XIT Ranch in the 1880s was the largest ranch in the world and was enclosed in over 6,000 miles of fence. All of it lay in the Texas Panhandle. Its three million acres sprawled from Lubbock, Texas northward to the Oklahoma Panhandle, in an irregular strip that was roughly 30 miles wide. It covered portions of ten counties which apparently helped perpetuate the disbelief that the brand, XIT, stands for “Ten in Texas”. The brand, in fact, was originated to thwart rustlers. It was ultimately sold to 2 brothers from the Chicago area in a trade to donate part of its acreage onto which a new Texas State Capitol would be built. The brothers also began bringing in cattle to the XIT Ranch and at one point ran 150,000 head of cattle. Dalhart, TX houses the XIT museum and historical society. Dalhart straddles the county lines: Dallam and Hartley, thus, the town was named Dalhart.
I was terribly exited because the parade seemed like such a great little small-town festivity, and since I’m being totally honest, I’m just cheesy like that.
My dad had memories of the parade as a child where all of the town’s children would line the streets and the parade participants would toss candies and pennies to the waiting children. The tradition continues even now. The parade began with the presentation of colors, the playing of the National Anthem and I kid you not, everyone stopped what they were doing to pay homage to the Flag. My brother, of course, stood at attention while the Dalhart Air National Guard slowly made their way past us.
The weekend of the XIT festivities is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. As a city girl, I’d never been to a town that literally shuts down to celebrate heritage. I thought it was charming but my dad and brother wished the town were a little livelier (and in retrospect, think of all the shopping I missed out on! It was a conspiracy by my husband!) We headed out to find other memories as soon as Elvis left the building parade and we’d seen the largest harvesting combine I had ever seen.
Civil Air Patrol played a major role in my dad’s life. Civil Air Patrol is the only civilian component of our Armed Forces that is sanctioned by Congress. Dad’s parents and siblings participated in Civil Air Patrol activities and events. My grandfather built a small tower on top of the bank building right after the Korean War ended. Civil Air Patrol had directed that these towers be built and manned by CAP members to scan the skies with binoculars looking for enemy aircraft. Civil Air Patrol supplied these spotters with a book of black silhouettes of all known aircraft flying at the time. Enemy aircraft were included in these silhouettes. Dad remembers spending many hours scanning for enemy aircraft but failed to see any. My brother spent the larger part of his youth with CAP and attained almost every honor of the States of Missouri had to offer its cadets. My husband is now teaching young CAP kiddos in our own community.
Knowing the Civil Air Patrol connection, we wanted to sniff out the local digs so we headed out to the airport, formerly known as Dalhart Army Airfield. The airfield was used during WWII as a training base for both aircraft and glider pilots. The airplane hangars and living barracks from this era are still standing. Dad spent many nights and weekends working with the Civil Air Patrol at the airfield. Amazingly, the building he spent countless hours of his youth in still stands.
From there we made our way back across town in search for lunch as well as a cowboy hat for dad. We had decided that we wanted to eat one of those famous Texas steaks; it didn’t happen. Strangely enough, even the restaurants in town were closed to celebrate XIT but we found a great little Mexican joint that was out-of-this-world good. Since the downtown stores were closed and there didn’t seem to be any other stores open throughout town, my brother suggested we stop at a feed store and found the perfect hat for dad. Dad slapped the hat on his head and grinned like a schoolboy, he’d found comfort in the form of straw.
The three of us made our way to the XIT Museum where we poked around and enjoyed some much needed air conditioning. The XIT Museum is filled to the brim with memorabilia from an era long past. Inside is a replica of the ranch chapel, the inside of the original courthouse and more railroad memorabilia than you can imagine, including all of the old high-school Annuals. While there, we beefed up on our knowledge of the Worlds Largest Free BBQ. How all this beef is BBQ’d overnight is a story of its own. A hodge-podge of things made up the museum and honestly, I could have spent a few more hours there, but there were more ghosts to chase, a BBQ to attend and cowboys to watch (giddyup!)
Our next stop was the Dalham/Hartley Veterans Memorial Park.
All three of us have different feelings of our veterans, the sacrifices that were made to keep us safe. For each of us, visiting the Veterans Memorial was a deeply personal experience. After a moment of silence and a prayer for my boys abroad, I walked around and tried to capture the feel of the Memorial. Dad found his childhood buddy’s names etched into the marble depicting the Vietnam War. We didn’t stay long, just like the men and women who had sacrificed so much… in the blink of an eye, we were gone.
The Worlds Largest Free BBQ was waiting for us at the lake along with my very first rodeo (in adulthood). The night was young…
The final installment of The Trip to Explain a Lifetime coming soon. Again, many thanks to my dad, who has done an incredible job of injecting historical facts into my story.


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It's hard to not like vegetables while eating this dish. A nod to Indian street food, these florets of fresh cauliflower bring Calcutta to your table in minutes. The Manchurian flavor comes from a surprising blend of Thai chili sauce, sesame, and soy sauce, cooked down to make a thick and delicious coating for the cauliflower.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes then drain and set aside.
- Put flour in a large deep mixing bowl. While whisking slowly add ½ cup of water or as needed until you have a creamy thick rich batter.
- Cut cauliflower into florets and mix with batter until cauliflower is coated completely.
- Bring a medium skillet to medium-high heat. Add all canola oil. Wait until oil is hot, test by sprinkling water in batter and if it bubbles the oil is ready. Shake excess batter from cauliflower and place in oil. After 2 minutes flip florets over carefully. Place fried cauliflower on a paper towel and let stand for about 4 minutes.
- Heat medium skillet on medium heat. Mix Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce and soy sauce until it starts to bubble.
- Turn off the head and immediately add cauliflower to sauce and mix together. Cut bell pepper into thin strips and add with broccoli to cauliflower.
- Plate sauced cauliflower on plate and sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.
- 8 oz of cauliflower
- 1 bunch (6 oz) of broccoli
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 packet Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 packet sriracha sauce
- 3 oz packet canola oil
- 1 packet soy sauce
- 1 packet toasted sesame seeds
- 1 packet gluten free flour
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My Swedish husband and I (I'm American in NY) would like to travel to Lebanon for a week in November of 2005. We've visited and enjoyed Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Morocco (four different trips), but are a little anxious about Lebanon due to the murder of the former Prime Minister recently, and, of course, the Iraq war.
Can anyone offer a perspective of how safe it would be for a "mixed" couple(Swedish/American ) to travel independently (hire tour guides on our own) now? We landed in Jordan the day that the latest Palestinean Infitatada began in 2000, and I was exposed to a lot of anti-American vitriol (understandibly, I know), at least until I was able to difuse it with my own political views.
If anyone recommends the safety aspect, I would like to know of a good guide who could recommend travel agencies for day trip to the wonderful sites of Beirut.
Heather Linson and John Lindberg
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Dems are saying Trump fired Comey over the Russia Investigation, but the W.H. claims Trump axed him because "there was something wrong with him".
- The last time a President took this much heat over a Pink Slip was when Hillary found out Bill sent Monica one from Victoria Secret.
Meanwhile the NY Times says, Comey had called the president “outside the realm of normal" and was expanding the investigation into Trump's alleged ties with Russia.
- Trump tweeted, "Am I involved with the Russians??? For the last time... NYET!!!"
North Korea claims they have foiled a plot by the CIA to kill Kim Jong Un and have vowed to "Mercilessly wipe out the terrorist maniacs".
- Sounds like something Trump said about Comey... or vice versa.
Amazon's new Echo device has video capabilities that can look at your outfits and tell you what to wear.
- Just don't use the "Husband" feature and ask it if your butt looks big in those jeans.
A British Study found that Sunday morning is the most popular day of of the week for couples to have sex.
- Which explains why Mother's and Father's Days are always celebrated on Sundays.
According to a new poll, 53% of Canadians have a "somewhat" or "very unfavorable" view of Americans.
- Don't be too upset, that only comes out to about 10 people.
Speaking of Canucks... Several Toronto coffee shops have nixed their free WiFi so customers will actually talk to each other.
- The most popular topic so far has been, "American's are hosers, eh?"
ABC announced that the Fictional White House Drama "Scandal" will be cancelled after the upcoming 7th season.
- Apparently there's too much competition from the Real White House these days.
Have a great day and I'll see you back here Friday!

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Catching up with the Alphabet Challenge. The challenge for me was the use of Tripoli. I love the way I've seen it used by others, but I just can't get it right. It starts off well but it quickly devolves into a hot mess. I really should have practiced more first.
I thought it might be fun to look at all of the challenges together. My approach from the get-go was to create a series of larger format pieces (4x6) that I might print into note cards some day.
Thanks for stopping by! Your generous comments always brighten my day.