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A favorite snack or Sunday night dinner at our house is popcorn. There are so many options on the market right now it is hard to know which ones to select for any health benefits. If you can pop your own in an air popper or on top of the stove you are going to reap the most health benefits. We use a microwave popper that you may or may not add any oil to before popping.
Popcorn is a whole grain and naturally has lots of fiber while being low in fat and low in calories. It is high in complex carbohydrates and gluten free. Popcorn is also a low glycemic food.
Popcorn offers many polyphenols found in plant foods which help rid the body of free radicals which damage cells and promote aging. Of all plant foods, popcorn has one of the highest concentrations of polyphenols, containing more polyphenols and antioxidents than most fruit.
If you are going to buy any of the pre-packaged popcorns available on the market, make sure to read the label carefully, pay attention to the serving size, and choose the most natural product you can without a lot of added ingredients and flavor additions. Consumer Reports recently did an article on the huge increase in demand for bagged popcorn if you are interested in seeing how these products lived up to their health claims.
I was recently visiting my daughter and she took me to a big new Whole Foods near her. I knew Whole Foods named “alternative pasta” as one of the Top 10 Food Trends for 2017 so I was interested in what they had as I am interested in cutting back on carbs and boosting my plant protein intake. Most people are familiar with eggplant lasagna using slices of eggplant in place of regular wheat lasagna noodles but now there are so many more options available. I found many spiralized veggies at Whole Foods that I could substitute for spaghetti – beets, broccoli, butternut squash, sweet potato, parsnips, etc. Spiralized cucumbers were available for salads. I think many of those are worth experimenting with for an added low carb, low calorie nutrition boost.
I also found pastas made from legumes such as chick peas and lentils. These were even more interesting to me. While a typical 2-oz serving of traditional pasta and lentil pasta both contain similar amounts of carbs and calories, legume pastas are packed with plant protein. For example, black bean rotini, which is made by drying beans and grinding them into a flour-like consistency then combining with water and forming into pasta shapes, has 14 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber.
Pastas made from quinoa and kelp were also available. I am excited to try some of these alternative pastas in the next few weeks! I will still enjoy the regular pastas just like I have for many years but this will hopefully add a few more options into meal preparation that might not seem so heavy for Summer.
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My sister just went to a cookbook class she belongs to and told me the demonstration that day was on Spatchcocking a chicken. That was a new term to me and thought it might be for some of you too. Basically it means to butterfly. You accomplish it by removing the backbone of a whole chicken then laying the chicken flat before roasting, grilling, or cooking in your cast iron skillet. The process makes for a chicken with a super crisp skin and moist meat in much less time than it takes to roast or grill a whole chicken without spatchcocking it.
It is quicker because it exposes more surface area to the heat. It should take about 15 minutes less time to cook through. Chicken has two different kinds of meat that cook through at two different temperatures. Breast meat starts to dry out at 150 degrees and dark leg meat isn’t thoroughly cooked until it reaches 165-170 degrees. By spatchcocking, both kinds of meat get done at the same time creating a juicier chicken. And since all of the skin is exposed evenly to the heat when spatchcocking, it all crisps up evenly.
So how do you spatchcock? Start by placing the chicken breast side down on your work surface. You can also do this in the pan you are going to cook the chicken in if you want. Starting at the tail end, cut along both sides of the backbone with sharp kitchen shears and remove the backbone. You can save the backbone to make your own chicken stock. Open the chicken up, turn it breast side down and push on it to flatten it. Cook at 400-450 degrees until your meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the leg meat.
I think it is an interesting process to try. Whole chickens are less expensive than buying cut-up chickens and this process should help get a flavorful dinner on the table more quickly!
Last week, we had another grandson. That brings my total number of grandchildren to 13. It also means that it is time to make my traditional baby gift for the family. I like to prepare and freeze meals for the family. I plan enough meals to feed the family for an entire month. I know what you are thinking, but it isn’t as much work as it seems. When I make a recipe, I divide it up into amounts that the family will eat in a single meal. I may get 4 meals out of a pan of lasagna. I use disposable pans to eliminate dishwashing. Lasagna or other casseroles can be put into disposable loaf pans. I tightly wrap the pans and put all cooking instructions on the foil. This allows either mom or dad to bake dinner. The meals can be taken out of the freezer the day before and allowed to thaw in the refrigerator overnight for quicker cooking. Sometimes, the day doesn’t quite go as planned and the family decides mid-afternoon that they want a frozen meal that same day. No problem, simply cook the meal one and a half times as long as a thawed meal.
I also make some rolls or garlic bread to accompany a meal. These too can be easily thawed or cooked at meal time. I like to make rolls from scratch and then freeze them before baking. The rolls can be thawed and baked while the rest of the meal is baking. Fresh rolls and a home cooked meal can make life with a new baby so much easier.
About a month before the baby arrived, I asked my daughter just what food they might enjoy after baby number three arrived. This way, I can prepare and purchase ingredients as I see them on sale. They can purchase vegetables or other fruits and salads to accompany the meals and have them on hand. This is a project that I do while staying with the new family and helping out with meals and cleaning after the baby arrives.
I thought you might like to see some suggestions for foods that work well for new families.
- Chicken noodle casserole
- Pepper Steak
- Beef and noodles
- Beef Stroganoff
- Breakfast casserole
- Tater tot casserole
- Cheesy potatoes
- Beef pot pie and chicken pot pie
This is not a complete list of appropriate foods, just foods that are popular in our family. I can’t wait to get started.
As we spring morphs into summer, one of the things that seems to disappear is time. Kids’ track meets, sports practices, and ballgames become more frequent and family dinner time seems impossible. We all know that a drive-thru dinner is not good for our health or our wallet. At AnswerLine, we looked at the subscription meal services as an option and we know that various grocery stores are offering help making freezer meals. The trick is to find something that works well for your family and the time you have available.
One summer the parents of my daughters softball teammates banded together to make pot luck dinners. She had a game nearly every weeknight and Saturday. The JV team had to be there by 5:30 pm. which didn’t leave much time to get the family fed and our daughter ready and to the ball diamond. Our solution was to take meals to the ball diamond that parents and siblings of the players could enjoy before the games. Parents took turns providing the main dish and side dishes. It wasn’t too hard to make one dish or to pack the portable gas grill on game days. Everyone enjoyed the meals because when you only need to prepare one dish it is easier to make something special. But even a simple picnic can be packed when the timing of a game or practice makes meals at home impossible. Enjoying a meal together, even just sandwiches and fruit, after a game or practice can make it seem special.
Another possibility would be to make a list of the quick and easy meals that your family enjoys. Some families love the breakfast at dinner time meals. It doesn’t take long to scramble some eggs or make omelets. Add some fruit, vegetables, or toast and you can have a balanced meal ready in a flash. If you make a list of the simple meals you enjoy, you are able to shop so that the ingredients you need to have on hand will be there when you need them.
You can also take advantage of some quick tips to make preparing those meals faster. Consider chopping and freezing some onions in advance. The thawed onions will be soft and really best used in cooked dishes, but if you chop and freeze them in thin layers in a freezer bag, they will be easy to measure and use when cooking in a hurry. You can also double the amount you make on a night when time isn’t a factor and freeze the extra. Defrost in the refrigerator during the work day and enjoy on a busy night.
Don’t forget the slow cooker during the spring or summer either. Sometimes we think it is only for making some great soup or stew on those cold winter days. The crock pot can make your dinner while you and the family are out for the day and it can keep the house cooler when used instead of the stove. Our friends at Spend Smart. Eat Smart. have some great recipes. Check out their entire website for some great information. They even have an app for your smart phone to make grocery shopping easier.
Just a little bit of planning in advance can keep your family and your wallet healthier. Enjoy!
Recently I wrote a blog post about cauliflower and mentioned I was looking forward to trying cauliflower pizza crust. Well, I tried it! And I really liked it! I will definitely make it again. The cauliflower was very easy to grate manually. Once it was grated and after doing a little more research, I opted to dry it out in a pan on the top of the stove rather than microwaving it and squeezing it dry. I was very pleased with how that worked. The cauliflower was not browned but nice and dry and easy to work with. I added one egg as I didn’t want it to taste too “eggy” and some parmesan cheese. I pressed it out onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet being careful to keep the thickness as even as possible so there would be no areas that were over browned or burned. After baking it separately for several minutes, I removed it from the oven and added my toppings then returned it to the oven for several more minutes. It turned out to be a very healthy and flavorful pizza entrée that did not leave me with that “oh so full” feeling you can get with a traditional carb crust. Another AnswerLine colleague is trying the cauliflower crust and is also experimenting with zucchini and eggplant crusts. We’ll keep you posted!
It seems, for me at least, life gets busier and busier yet I still want to eat healthy. I have decided to add more smoothies into my diet to help boost my intake of veggies and fruit. I prefer them over juicing fruits and vegetables as you get more fiber in a smoothie. I would not typically eat spinach for breakfast but I really enjoy it in a smoothie!
Depending on what your smoothie ingredients are, you can probably make them in your current blender. The average blender will usually hold enough to make two servings. There are “smoothie” blenders on the market that are narrow at the bottom thus sending a small volume of foods up and then down toward the center of the blender blades rather than up the sides and back down and there are also the bullet type blenders, i.e. Magic and Nutri. When adding liquid to your smoothie try to have the amount come about half way up on the ingredients in the blender. That will help everything “blend” properly and if it is too thick you can always add more liquid or pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with additional fruits, nuts, oats, etc.
A basic smoothie recipe would include ½ cup fruit – fresh or frozen; ½ cup veggies – fresh or frozen; 1 cup dairy; and any “extras” you want to add as flavor boosters. The advantage of using frozen fruit is you don’t need to add ice. Frozen fruit also helps thicken the smoothie without diluting the flavor. It is easy to have berries, peaches, bananas, etc on hand in the freezer which are all common smoothie ingredients.
It is best to use dairy – milk or yogurt – as the liquid to add some protein to the smoothie. Many people, me included, add protein powder as well. Juice has a lot of sugar in it that is not necessary to add. Some protein and a little fat will fill you up longer, take longer to digest, and slow your sugar consumption. Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, avocado, nuts, and nut butters all are good choices to add protein and a little fat.
Smoothies should be consumed immediately after making rather than making them and refrigerating for a later time. Some fruits, because of their acid content, can curdle the milk if left too long before drinking. If you have leftovers, you can pour them into popsicle molds, or other containers, and freeze for a treat.
Smoothies may not always satisfy me the same way solid food does but I find they have a place in my diet. I can control the portion size depending on if I use them as a meal replacement or a snack and they encourage me to eat more fruits and veggies!
Are you looking for ways to slash the amount you spend for groceries? Here are four simple, conventional steps to cut the amount spent for groceries without compromising on nutrition or health:
- Plan Your Meals. Always go to the grocery store with a plan. Begin by planning meals for a week and grow that to a month. The website, http://moneysmartfamily.com/recipes/ is a good place to start with this venture offering recipes and tips. A shopping list is a must. Consider using frozen fruit and vegetables as opposed to fresh and adding occasional meat-less meals in your plan. Moneysmartfamily.com also offers a preprinted list of all the things to buy which also serves as a mental cue to check stock items making sure the amount needed is in your stock. Use your leftovers wisely.
- Shop the Deals. Watch the weekly sales ads. Buy in a larger quantities if it makes sense to keep it on your shelf or in your freezer when you spot a deal. Be aware of expiration dates and rotate your stock so that it is used in a timely fashion. Be savvy with coupons and buy only items that fit your plan. Consider discounted “must-go” food items; grocery stores usually mark down products, produce, and meat when they get close to their sell-by-date. These discounted items are still perfectly safe for you to purchase.
- Minimize Grocery Store Visits. Frequent trips to the grocery store usually result in impulsive purchases. Attempt to cut your visits to once a week or longer; with a plan this usually is not hard to do.
- Pay with Cash. With cash in hand, you know exactly how much you can spend. This will force one to seek out the necessities or only the items on the planned list. The little extras are okay as long as they are part of the plan.
From PennyHoarders.com comes some not-so-conventional means of lowering your food bill. All of these options are available for free.
- Become a Nielsen Consumer Panel member. The Nielsen company will pay you to scan your groceries weekly.
- Inbox.com pays 10 cents for every coupon you print from their website.
- Buy common meats and meat cuts in bulk from Zaycon Fresh.
- Sign up for Pillsbury and Betty Crocker emails to received $250 in coupons and access to free product samples.
- Register with Kelloggs for $150 in coupons plus points for buying Kellogg products that can be turned into grocery money.
So regardless of whether you choose conventional or non-conventional options or some combination, you will save grocery dollars that can be turned into cash for saving, paying down debt, or for something fun.
Crunchy, chewy, chocolatey, fruity Granola Bars are an American snack and breakfast staple and favorite. In fact, granola bars are so popular, they even have their own annual day of celebration in January. Pitched as a healthy food (and they can be), the nutrition label often tells otherwise—most are little more than candy bars in disguise! Many are loaded with sugar and high fructose sugar and short on fiber and protein. The satiety value is low—in a short amount of time, hunger sets in again.
So how can you enjoy your favorite snack without leaving you hungry or wanting more? Here are a couple of ideas to up the granola bar game:
- Look for a better bar. Check the ingredients and nutrition label. Specifically look for bars that are high in fiber and protein, sweetened with honey or natural syrups, and include nuts, grains, seeds, and fruits.
- Make or concoct your own. There is an abundance of recipes to choose from. Groovy Granola Bars from Oregon State University is an easy recipe to get you started. Not only is it packed with fiber and protein, it also provides half of your daily value for Omega-3’s. Change it up with other dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and even a few dark chocolate chips. Coconut palm sugar can be used to replace the brown sugar without altering the flavor. However, the American Diabetes Assn cautions that coconut palm sugar but should be treat the same as brown sugar for those needing to count calories and carbohydrates.
We’d love to hear your granola bar story. Please share in the comments!
Avocados have been a great price at the grocery store lately. I love to make guacamole and cut them up to put on salads but there are many other ways that you can eat them. Here are a few suggestions to add more avocadoes to your diet.
- Slice and put on sandwiches.
- Add avocado to a homemade salad dressing.
- Mash it and spread it on toast.
- Use avocado instead of mayonnaise to make chicken salad.
- Spread on bagels.
- Use as a topper for baked potatoes.
- Add them to a smoothie.
Avocados are harvested before they are ripe so expect that they will be firm to touch at the grocery store. To tell when your avocado is ready to eat place them in your palm and they should yield to gentle pressure. Avoid using your fingertips to tell if it is ripe since that could cause bruising and dark spots on the inside. If your avocado is still firm and you want to use it more quickly stick it in a brown paper bag with an apple in it at room temperature. That will speed up the ripening process. Remember don’t put your avocado in the refrigerator until it is ripe. Once ripe they can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Once your avocado is cut and exposed to air it can start to turn dark. To help keep it from turning dark after you cut it sprinkle or brush lemon or lime juice or white vinegar over the exposed area. Then wrap with clear plastic wrap and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If it gets dark cut off the top layer and the green fruit underneath is perfectly fine to eat.
Hopefully these suggestions have given you some ideas on ways to add avocados to your meals. They are a healthy and tasty addition! For a few tips on cutting and peeling watch this video from the California Avocado Commission.

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PAN Emirates Home Furnishings Now in Capital Mall Abu Dhabi
special Discount offer during UAE National day holidays
Pan Emirates Home Furnishings Capital Mall store is to showcase an extensive range of modern, trending, and stylish furniture and accessories combined with high-affordability and excellent quality.
Spanning across 4200 sq m the new store is the biggest outlet in Capital Mall located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi the UAE capital. On the opening of new store, Group Finance Director Mohammed Katawalla said: “We are excited and equally proud to announce the opening of our largest store in Abu Dhabi. The new Pan Emirates Home Furnishings store will house a vast range of modern and high-quality furniture and accessories across a plethora of styles, trends, and budgets.”To mark the launch, PAN Emirates Home Furnishings is offering a flat 50% off on all the items at the new store from 30th November till December 5.”We invite our valued customers to visit the new showroom and discover our latest collection and enjoy an exceptional shopping experience with us and grab the best deals with the 50 percent offer,”. The new store at Capital Mall is aimed at providing a convenient shopping experience, especially to the customers living in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi including Khalifa City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Mussaffah, Masdar City, Sas Al Nakhl Island, and Al Shamkhah.

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Primus and TOOL are both bands with extremely dedicated fanbases, and there's certainly a lot of crossover between the two camps. For fans who love the weirder, proggier, more humorously twisted side of metal, then there's no two better groups to get into. Therefore, it was a pretty big fucking deal when TOOL drummer Danny Carey performed with Primus at Chicago's Riot Fest in 2014, especially when the group busted into a cover of TOOL's "Ænema," the title track (spelled slightly differently) from their 1996 masterpiece Ænima.
As you can see in video of the set, the guys used the TOOL song as an interlude before seamlessly transitioning into one of Primus' most beloved hits, "My Name is Mud." From the sound of the crowd around the camera person, it seems like some fans didn't recognize or know what to make of the "Ænema" part, but the room went buckwild when Les Claypool started banging out the "Mud" bassline. For the real ones who can appreciate this glorious medley, watch it happen above and below via YouTube


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While most people adopt the bulk of their religious beliefs from one of the world’s many organized religions, the truth is, ultimately everyone is their own theologian. We pick and choose which parts we believe and don’t believe.
This week’s sermon discusses the classic UU adult education program called Build Your Own Theology. The course invites participants to develop their own personal credos—their fundamental religious beliefs, values, and convictions that inform and direct of their lives by challenging them with thought-provoking questions about human nature, reality, history, and ethics until they can clearly articulate their core beliefs.
Sermon writer Paul Smith discusses the class, shares his personal credo developed in the course (What I Believe, What I Don’t Believe, andWhat I Don’t Know), and challenges the audience with some of the program’s core questions.

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It’s Friday, and that means there’s a full 15-game slate of baseball. For all the latest news, notes, and highlights from those games and all others, keep it here throughout the night. Here’s everything you need to know from Friday’s MLB action:
Select games can be streamed regionally via fuboTV (Try for free). For more on what channel each game is on, .
Baseball scores for Friday, August 9
Chapman joins growing 25-home run club
The A’s blanked the White Sox behind yet another strong start from Mike Fiers. On offense, down-ballot AL MVP candidate Matt Chapman snapped a mini-slump with a line-drive home run. Action-sports footage forthcoming:
That’s Chapman’s 25th homer of the season. That’s a fine and good benchmark, but it’s not exactly a rare one this season. Chapman, as it turns out, is the 34th batter of 2019 to hit 25 or more home runs. As you probably guessed, that’s a lofty total. Already, 2019 ranks 26th all-time when it comes to most 25-homer hitters in a season. It’s not even the middle of August yet.
As for the record, it belongs to 2017, when 74 players had 25-home run seasons or better. The 2019 season is on pace to break that with relative ease. Basically, a player at this juncture needs a little less than 18 home runs to be on pace for 25. Let’s round it up and say 18 on the nose. At this writing, 86 hitters have at least 18 home runs in 2019. and 80 have at least 19. In other words, there’s room for some players to fall off their current paces and still see the record snapped.
We’re going to see a number of team and league home runs record fall this year, and the 25-home run club certainly appears to be one of those.
Highlight of the Day: Merrifield’s leadoff inside-the-park homer
What’s the only thing better than a leadoff home run? A leadoff inside-the-park home run, of course. Royals star Whit Merrifield welcomed Edwin Jackson back to the big leagues with a leadoff inside-the-parker on Friday night.
That is Merrifield’s second inside-the-park homer of the season. He is the first player with two of those in one season since… Aaron Hicks did it last year. Merrifield has roughly seven weeks to become the first player with three inside-the-park homers in one season since Ruben Sierra with the 1987 Rangers.

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Man of the match against London Broncos Jake Trueman is impressing his Castleford Tigers head coach with the way he is so far handling to so-called second season syndrome.
Trueman made a big breakthrough last year when he was voted the Super League young player of the year and has started 2019 where he left off with impressive displays in each of the Tigers’ first matches of 2019.
Cas boss Daryl Powell is delighted to see the continued progress of his young half-back star.
He said: “Jake Trueman is just such an assured young man.
“He’s just 20 now and you look at him doing what he does and being such a threat, he’s a natural rugby league player. He’s doing a great job.
“The challenge was always going to be that he was outstanding last year and could he continue to do that?
“But nothing seems to bother him or faze him. He’s such a calm kid, He doesn’t get over-hyped about anything, he stays nice and level.
“I think the players help him as well. He gets a lot of support from the more experienced players and he can handle himself on a rugby league field, that’s clear to see whether it’s with the ball or without the ball.”

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NASA says that sea level is rising 3.4 mm/year
NASA also says that sea level is rising at 3.2 mm/year
In 1982, NASA said that sea level was rising just 1 mm/year
NOAA says that sea level is rising at half of NASA’s rate.
NOAA has 240 tide gauges globally, and 86% of them show less sea level rise than the claimed average of 3.2 or 3.4 mm/year. The average of all of the NOAA tide gauges is 1.14 mm/year, just over one third of the NASA climate claims.
Like with temperature data, NASA simply makes fake numbers up as required by the White House.


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The attack by a deranged gunman on U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in a Tucson crowd occurred in a public setting, but it was also a workplace disaster. Ms. Giffords and her staff – one of whom was among the six people killed, two of whom were among the 13 injured – were on the job, fulfilling their duties, when they were gunned down.
Violence in the workplace isn't uncommon, even in Canada (think of the 1992 murders of four Concordia University professors by a colleague). And the devastating effect on employees lingers long after the violence ends.
Three recent studies shed light on the risk factors for extreme violence, and the impact of traumatic workplace events on employees. The evidence shatters many assumptions. First, mental illness does not predict future violence without the kindling effect of alcohol or drugs, according to data and the clinical experts.
"People with schizophrenia who become violent are people who have substance abuse problems," says Warren Steiner, psychiatrist-in-chief at McGill University Health Centre and one of the principal investigators of a study on the impact of the 2006 Dawson College shooting that killed one person and injured 19. "The two major risks [for violence] are really substance abuse and a previous history of violence," he says. "That's what employers should think about, not marginalizing those with mental illness."
His comments reflect the results of two major studies. One study, by Eric Elbogen and Sally Johnson at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, followed 35,000 people for five years and found that people with a history of mental illness were no more prone to violence than the average person – unless they also had a problem with alcohol or drugs. Oxford University psychiatry professor Seena Fazel and his colleagues analyzed 40 years of studies on interpersonal violence and found that severe mental illness doesn't predict it. Substance abuse does.
The confusion may stem from the fact that people with mental illness who don't get timely professional help often self-medicate with alcohol or street drugs. This volatile mix was apparently true of Jared Loughner, the accused gunman in Tucson. Although the young man had not been medically evaluated, he was "probably developing schizophrenia," Dr. Steiner says. "Here was a kid who started to show signs of delusional behaviour at least a year before the incident," who had a drug habit that prevented him from enlisting in the army, and who was given to wild outbursts in classes at a local college. "The school did the right thing by saying he needs an evaluation," Dr. Steiner says. "But there's also a moral obligation to offer services" and not to expect a troubled person to find help on his own.
Dr. Steiner's Dawson study suggests that people who experience a violent event may not recognize that they need help in its aftermath. And when they do, they often don't get assistance. Even though there were a hundred mental health professionals on site after the shooting, only 13 per cent of Dawson's staff and students consulted one at the time. Eighteen months after the attack, researchers found twice the rate of alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts as in the general population. Among the 950 people surveyed, half said additional services would have been helpful. "Major depression and substance abuse are huge after a traumatic event," he notes.
So what can businesses do with this information? Any organization concerned about someone's behaviour has a duty to offer professional assistance, not simply dismiss the person, Dr. Steiner says. "Someone should say, 'We're concerned about you. And we can set up some follow-up with a mental health professional.'"
Susan Pinker is a psychologist and author of The Sexual Paradox: Extreme Men, Gifted Women and the Real Gender Gap.


The GenICam Browser is used to detect connected devices via available Transport Layers and configure them.
GenICam Browser can be opened with:
•Windows: Start Menu STEMMER IMAGING Common Vision Blox and under %CVB%Applications
• Linux: /opt/cvb/bin Run the GenICamBrowser with ./GenICamBrowser
After detection and configuration the specific device and driver data have to be saved as Configured Devices.
To open the Common Vision Blox (CVB) *.vin driver (CVB video interface) at least one device has to be stored and accessible in Configured Devices (green camera icon).
To test the correct device settings close the device in GenICam Browser and open a Common Vision Blox application (e.g. CVB Viewer or one of the Image Manager tutorials)
•Open the application
•Select the vin file from %CVB%Drivers (Windows) or /opt/cvb/drivers (Linux)
To access the devices and load the *.vin device driver all CVB tools and tutorials can be used in the same way.
Device specific features as Turbo Drive can be tested and used in tools and tutorials accessing *.vin driver only, not with GenICam Browser, which uses the Transport Layer.
All CVB GenICam core elements are represented in GenICam Browser:
•Driver specific configuration file (GenICam.ini) - represented in Configured Devices
•Transport Layer - listed in Available Devices / Advanced Config
GigE Vision - GEVTL.cti with Filter Driver (GEVFD.dll, GEVFDX.dll, siFilterIP.sys, siNetFilter.sys) and Socket Driver (GEVSD.dll)
USB 3 Vision - CVUSBTL.cti)
•Camera parameter description file (*.xml) - displayed in Property Grid / Nodemap.
The XML description is the code that is to be interpreted according to features, registers and ports - SFNC based.


RICHARD Madeley is itching to take part in Saturday night TV hit Strictly Come Dancing, he has revealed.
But his wife and chat show co-host Judy Finnigan is likely to skip it.
Richard, 50, said: "Every year I get asked to go on Strictly Come Dancing. It is the only one I'd do."
"Nobody on the show has been a sad, ex-celeb. They're mostly people with valid careers who do it because they want to."
But Richard, who is hosting the new ITV show Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway, admitted: "I'm s*** at dancing."
He also told Heat magazine: "I've no wish to go on I'm a Celebrity or Big Brother and be controlled by a bunch of sadistic producers.
"You have no control, and I'm a bit of a control freak. Also I think, 'What's in it for me?'"
A spokesman for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, which has 12million viewers, yesterday did not deny Richard would be appearing, but added: "We can't discuss it yet."


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United Auto Employees President Shawn Fain all through an web broadcast updating union members on negotiations with the Detroit automakers on Oct. 6, 2023.
DETROIT – The United Auto Employees has filed unfair labor observe costs with the Nationwide Labor Relations Board in opposition to Honda Motor, Hyundai Motor and Volkswagen, accusing the automakers of unlawfully interfering with worker organizing, the union talked about Monday.
UAW alleges administration at facilities for Honda in Greensburg, Indiana; Hyundai in Montgomery, Alabama; and Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee have participated in illegal “union-busting as staff arrange to hitch the UAW.”
The union alleges the actions range from surveillance of workers at Honda to confiscating, destroying, and prohibiting “pro-union supplies in non-work areas throughout non-work occasions” at Hyundai.
At VW, the UAW alleges administration has “harassed and threatened staff for speaking in regards to the union; confiscated and destroyed pro-union supplies within the break room; tried to intimidate and illegally silence pro-union staff; and has tried to illegally prohibit staff from distributing union literature and discussing union points in non-work areas on non-work time.”
“These firms are breaking the regulation in an try and get autoworkers to sit down down and shut up as an alternative of preventing for his or her fair proportion,” UAW President Shawn Fain talked about in a press launch. “However these staff are displaying administration that they gained’t be intimidated out of their proper to talk up and arrange for a greater life.”
Spokespeople for Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen didn’t immediately reply to requests for comment. The filings weren’t immediately accessible on the NLRB’s website, nonetheless the union provided them to CNBC.
The allegations in opposition to the employers occurred over the past six months, in step with the filings, which had been signed by UAW outside counsel Benjamin Dictor, an authorized skilled with New York-based Eisner Dictor & Lamadrid.
The costs come roughly two weeks after the UAW talked about it was launching an unprecedented advertising marketing campaign to arrange 13 non-union automakers inside the U.S. after securing doc contracts with the Detroit automakers.
Fain has talked about that after ratifying doc contracts with Normal Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the UAW subsequent must broaden its ranks at non-union automakers working inside the U.S.
UAW membership has been virtually reduce in half from roughly 700,000 in 2001 to 383,000 at first of this yr. It peaked at 1.5 million in 1979.
Fain has vowed to maneuver previous the “Large Three” and broaden to the “Large 5 or Large Six” by the purpose its four-and-a-half-year contracts with the Detroit automakers expire in April 2028.

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Residents of Ipokia community in Ipokia local government area of Ogun state, southwest, Nigeria have called on the governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun to as a matter of urgency equip their hospitals with protective gadgets and consumables against the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) due to their closeness to the neighboring Republic of
The appeal was made Tuesday by the Chairman of the local government, Hon. Isiaka Aderounmu during the governor’s assessment and monitoring tour of the local government.
The LG boss stated that their request should be urgently attended to under, what he called, “matter of urgency”, for the provision of necessary medical materials for the people, because they are vulnerable.
“We urgently need the state government’s quick and decisive intervention in respect of Ebola Virus Disease in view of our peculiar proximity to neighbouring Benin Republic which makes our people quite vulnerable to the killer disease which has no cure yet,” Aderounmu appealed.
Speaking at the event, a former Council Chairman in the area, Engr. Fatiu Omikunle acknowledged that two among the three General Hospitals in the council area have been renovated and equipped by the Ibikunle Amosun led administration, as well as more than half of 89 primary schools. He however he noted that the people still deserve more dividends of democracy.
He pointed out that if the Tongeji Island in the council area is developed, besides generating revenue to the state government, it would create jobs for the unemployed.
Omikunle, an engineer, disclosed that Ipokia has the fifth highest vote cast in the 2011 general elections in the state.
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Bean Seed Dwarf French Top Crop
Stingless beans, extra tender - genius!Dwarf French Beans are easy to grow and give superb yields for a small amount of effort. Round pods that are a nice dark green. An old but classic variety that is still really popular.
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Book to Film — The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
By Claire Nichols on The Book Show
Romain Puértolas' debut novel The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe was a huge hit in his native France, and translated into 37 languages.
Now it has been adapted into a film, directed by Quebecois Ken Scott — with a slightly shortened title, and some major changes.
So how does the absurd romp translate? And do its messages around immigration and the plight of refugees hit home?

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This year’s LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany – the home of intralogistics – was a resounding success, bringing over 1,500 exhibitors to the event, a 13% increase from last year with representation across nearly 40 countries. The SHD Logistics team was at this year’s exhibition to see some of the key themes to come from the event.
With automation and lithium-ion some of the most pertinent topics in the industry, materials handling suppliers across the logistics market spent their efforts last week showcasing the latest products and software tools to help transform big shed operations across various industry lines in Germany and beyond.
From Combilift’s multidirectional steering C-Series fork lift truck range, Jungheinrich’s premiere launch of the first ever reach truck that is lithium-ion integrated, and Hyster’s efficient designs of its forklifts including its rider stacker, to exciting software and robotics tools from Magazino, Manhattan Associates and TGW Logistics, efficient design and intelligent product innovation seemed to be the key emphasis.
Robotics and conveyor systems start-up Magazino, along with wearables company Proglove, were names on everyone’s lips, mainly as a result of their Product Awards glory during the show, along with stacker crane software experts Berger Engineering.
Yale proudly exhibited a 90-year old truck (which still works) alongside its fuel cell offering which provides continuous power – no tailing off. JLT Mobile Computer showed its new hardware for vibrating environments, the JLT 6012, whilst Picavi put some Smart glasses on our heads which use google enterprise glass and only weigh 42 grams – they called this ‘assisted reality’ for pickers. Linde told us it’s ‘transforming’ alongside partner company Dematic and Transnorm told us about its many retail projects (expect to see one in an upcoming issue).
There was much to see at show, emphasised by opening a new Hall 10 – expanding the exhibition space by another 14,000sq m – and saw the launch of 122 exclusive product launches or worldwide premieres. LogiMAT Product Manager Peter Kazander said the trade fair represented an opportunity for companies of all sizes to establish a strong foothold in the intralogistics market.
“LogiMAT represents a strong platform for large and small companies to unveil big products and big solutions,” he said.
Product showcases wasn’t the only theme from the event, there were big announcements of company restructuring, including at storage solutions company Dexion, who announced at LogiMAT it was acquired by Gonvarri Steel Services. The company told SHD Logistics that its operational activities would remain unchanged.
There was much to admire about LogiMAT 2018, including the German beer and sausages, with the event acting as a strong networking vehicle to stimulate the dealer market and promote healthy competition amongst the product suppliers, particularly in the increasingly competitive lithium-ion fork lift truck market.
The events roadshow continues on, with prominent events such as CeMAT, Modex, EDX and MACH looming ahead, not least IMHX 2019, with more food for thought for suppliers and buyers. However, this year’s LogiMAT has cemented itself as one of the key events in the intralogistics industry calendar.


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Tacoma Physical Therapy
Tacoma Chiropractic Rehabilitation Exercises for Faster Injury Healing
Our Tacoma chiropractic rehabilitation exercises are a natural complement to chiropractic adjustments. Utilizing Tacoma chiropractic rehabilitation exercises our patients heal faster and better manage their pain. After a musculoskeletal injury, many patients suffer from restricted mobility and ongoing pain. Exercises and Muscle Work (like massage and fascia release techniques) complement chiropractic adjustments by treating injuries to the muscles and connective tissues. From corrective exercises to hot/cold therapy, our treatments provide enhanced pain management and support the body’s natural healing process for a safe and speedy recovery.
Chiropractic Rehabilitation Relieves Back Pain & Neck Pain
A sports injury or other personal injury may cause damage to both the spine and the soft tissues. Chiropractic care treats spinal injuries. Signing up for chiropractic rehabilitation in Tacoma help complements chiropractic care by treating the soft tissue injuries. Together, these treatments help our patients heal faster than they would with only one treatment. For example, a repetitive motion injury from a sports injury can benefit from both chiropractic care, specific exercises and muscle work. Adjustments bring alignment back to the spine, supporting correct motion and reducing the risk for future problems. Chiropractic rehabilitation helps to reduce swelling and inflammation, relieving back pain and neck pain, and supporting whole body wellness.
Restricted motion is one of the common complaints following an injury. After a car accident injury, our bodies may subtly shift patterns of movement to reduce pressure or strain on the injured tissue. Unfortunately, this can lead to new strain on other body parts, which causes additional pain. Additionally, patients may experience a loss in flexibility, coordination and balance due to their restricted range of motion.
Corrective care exercises are part of our Tacoma Chiropractic Rehabilitation services and play an important role in helping restore a patient’s normal range of movement. We teach corrective exercises that can be done from the comfort of your own home. These simple exercises focus on stability training, balance, coordination and flexibility. They help restore movement to your body without aggravating the risk for future injury.
Gentle exercises following an injury are important for supporting the body’s internal healing process. For example, after a whiplash injury your neck may feel stiff and sore. For many years, doctors recommended wearing a cervical brace to limit neck movement. However, this can be restrictive to movement after injury can actually be detrimental to the healing process. Some movements may be painful due to stiffness and soreness, but our chiropractor will teach you safe exercises, which will increase the flow of oxygen-rich blood through injured tissues, bringing fresh nutrients that supporting the body’s healing process.
Depending on your injuries, you may also benefit from heat/cold therapy. By alternating the use of hot and cold treatments, these therapies help reduce inflammation and minimize internal swelling. This is important for reducing the buildup of scar tissue, which can block the body’s healing process and make movements difficult.
If you have sustained a sports injury or car accident injury, Tacoma chiropractic rehabilitation can speed the recovery process, relieve back pain and neck pain, and enhance whole body wellness.
Contact your chiropractor in Tacoma at 253-756-7500 and start healing today!

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If you are often curious about the world want to see the world see new places experience what it feel like to be on other land. If you want to discover different languages of different cities and discover different cultures of different countries and cities. If you want to see the real nature of world and want to visit the beautiful and amazing cities then here it is pack your bags and make a list of these cities from the list below:
10. BUDAPEST (HUNGARY)
Budapest is Capital city of Hungary and it is one of the largest cities in European Union. Budapest is the result merging of three cities Buda is the ancient hill with an old town and a palace it has Gothic monuments looking over the mostly 19th century pest. There is Budapest History Museum having traces of life from Roman times. Hungarians arrives in this territory in 19th century after Romans. Budapest is bisected by River Danube. This city attracts approximately 4-5 million tourists every year. This city has 7 professional football teams.
9. BRUGES (BELGIUM)
Bruges is very beautiful city located in Belgium. It is not a big city but has a huge beauty in it. Bruges is located in the North West Of Belgium and it is the largest city of the Province of West Flanders. This city is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. This city is also called as “The Venice of the North”. There are many attractive in the city like Church of our Lady and Michelangelo’s masterpiece work, Madonna and the Child but its famous landmark is the 13th Century Belfry with its 47 bells carillon and tower with panoramic views. In the city-center Markt 17th-century houses converted into restaurants and cafes. This city has different culture and traditions which attracts many visitors to this city.
8. FLORENCE (ITALY)
Florence is capital city of Italy and Birthplace of Renaissance. Florence is home to masterpieces of art and architecture. It is center of medieval trade and finance and it is very rich city in Europe. This city is famous for for its symbolic monuments all over the city. There are many places to visit in Florence like Cathedral, Palazzo vecchio, Ponte vecchio etc, while the Uffizi Gallery exhibits preeminent works such as Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” This city attracts many tourists every year from all over the world.
7. AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS)
Amsterdam is very stunning city and it is Capital of Kingdom of the Netherlands. The name Amsterdam is derived from Amsterledamme, which means “A dam in the River Amstel”. Amsterdam is a stunning place of bridges and bikes crossing canals, picturesque cobbled streets, and strikingly elegant architecture. The city is surrounded by three large water bodies and has a significant “heat-island” effect as well. Fashion brands like Gstar, Gsus, Blueblood and designers like Mark Visser, Viktor and are based in Amsterdam. This city beautifully kept as apartments, offices, cafés, restaurants, and even brothels all together. Many artists attract to amsterdam in its yearly Holland festival.
6. ROME (ITALY)
This city is also from Italy. Rome is capital city of Italy. Most people remember Rome today because of its history Motion pictures and Film Industries have targeted Roman stories and History for several years. Rome is cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. This city is famous for its landmarks ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. This city is very ancient and famous for battle that time its Gladiators are world famous and they are very brave.
5. RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL)
Rio de janeiro is city of Brazil. It is the second largest city of Brazil and third in South America. There are some sayings about this city that God has made this world in six days and then he reserve seventh day for Rio de Janeiro. There are many beautiful beaches in this city such as Copacabana and Ipanema. This city is also famous for its 38m statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of corcovado mountain. Anyone standing at the top of the famous Sugar-loaf Mountain or by the Corcovado statue would see one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. One of the amazing thing about this city is its cultural festivals are the most colorful and vibrant in the whole world specially its raucous carnival festival which includes parade floats and samba dance considered as world’s largest festivals.
4. PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC)
Prague is the capital city of Czech Republic and it is the largest city of this country. It is bisected by the Vltava River. It is the 14th largest city in the European Union. It is known as the “city of the thousand spires” because of its profusion of grand and historical monuments. It is famous for its old town square, colorful buildings and Gothic churches. One of the most fascinating things about Prague is that it is 1,100 years old and its magnificent Charles Bridge has 30 statues of saints. This city is very ancient and historical and its architecture is inspired from Renaissance eras.
3. ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN)
Islamabad is the Capital city of Pakistan and it is most beautiful city in South Asia. It has population of 2 Million. It is combines with Rawalpindi city. It has a world famous mosque called “Faisal Mosque” this mosque is largest in South Asia and fourth largest in world. There are many beautiful places in Islamabad to visit like Rawal Dam, Lok virsa, Pir Sohawa and Daman-e-Koh etc. Islamabad is located in the northern edge of Pothohar Plateau and at the foot of Margalla hills. It is the most modern city of Pakistan and it is the key link to Northern areas of Pakistan like Sawat, Naran kaghan, Murree etc.
2. SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA)
Sydney is the Capital city in New South Wales, Australia. Sydney is also famous for its Olympic hosting and its Cricket team. The Cricket team of Australia has honor of Undefeating champions for 12 years and it is also winner of 2015 World cup. There are many beautiful places to visit in Australia like Sydney opera house, Harbour Bridge, Port Jackson etc. This city has a famous and beautiful beach called Bondi beach this beach has lifeguards for the safety of people.
1. PARIS (FRANCE)
Paris is dreamland of almost every person. Paris is capital of France and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Whenever I hear about Paris, music starts ringing in my ears. Yes, Paris, the City of Love and Romance that’s why it is most beautiful city in the world. The Seine and the bridges that cross it, the grand boulevards, the monumental squares, the magnificent monuments and the charming streets these images of Paris confirm that it is the most elegant of all cities. Everyone who wants to go on world tour must visit pairs otherwise he will be the unlucky person in world to miss such a beauty. The city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques. Sit at an outdoor cafe table or go on a boat tour of the Seine and see it all romantic and natural beauty of the city. This city is also famous for its landmark such as Eiffel tower.

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Bermagui Blue Pool
Bermagui's famous Blue Pool is a 'must see' Sapphire Coast attraction. It is located off Pacific Drive at the base of a dramatic rocky cliff face. A natural rock pool, it is washed with clean clear ocean water and is a wonderful swimming and snorkelling spot.
The steps down to the Blue Pool as well as the toilet, shower and change room amenities were reconstructed in 2010. At the same time, a new viewing platform was constructed which offers magnificent coastal views and is the perfect spot for shore-based whale watching.
The Blue Pool was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2015.
Stay and explore Bermagui
Offering just the right mix of charm and convenience Reflections Holiday Parks Bermagui is the perfect place to sit back, relax and savour all this pretty town has to offer. From cabins to campsites, book at Bermagui today

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We have stunning holiday villas including Villas in Phuket which means that you can book Villas in Phuket online and plan your dream holiday. All of our villas are of the very highest quality and come with luxury amenities and so with our Villas in Phuket you will get the best experience possible.
The Best Villas in Phuket
So a Villas in Phuket is an amazing choice as it is a beautiful area and offers the perfect holiday. See below for lots of advice on Villas in Phuket and how to get the best from that.
Are you looking to absolutely chill out and embrace a retreat-style villa away from the crush of tourist hotspots? Or do you prefer to be close to the action?
Luxury Villa Living With DealsOr is your vision more serene, say walking barefoot on the sands of a secluded cove, perhaps on a secluded and stunning Thai island? Orlando is a city in central Florida it is the perfect place for tourists looking to vacation in the most luxuries way possible. The city has numerous villas with their large private swimming pools, beautiful views and much more. The city is the perfect place for sight seers and people who have an appetite for adventure with its many amusement parks which are credited to be some of the best in the world.
Or is your vision more serene, say walking barefoot on the sands of a secluded cove, perhaps on a secluded and stunning Thai island? According to Coco Chanel, "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” Even though you may want to offer some special holidays to yourself at the most luxurious place you can find, if it isn't comfortable, if it doesn't suit your needs, you won't even enjoy it. So, we can definitely say that luxury is individual.
Where Do You Want Your Luxury Vacation Villa To Be?You will want to make sure that the right balance is achieved with your group dynamic.
With holiday villas, the right one is that which ticks all the boxes of what makes your holiday perfect. The right villa must be well-designed, contains state-of-the-art facilities and is located at a select destination. Choosing the right luxury holiday villa is one of the most important decisions you will need to make when planning a holiday. Here are some of the things you need to look out for to find exactly what would make your holiday truly special:… Read More »

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Home of Distant Drums - A World of Warcraft Raiding Guild on the Arathor EU Server
We would like to see what the "I'm just ungeared" idiots will say when a blue-geared bunch of class-inexperienced players with as-casual-as-can-be schedule clear the whole WotLK raiding content (on normal of course).
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A forum set up for the Epitaph World of Warcraft rp raid group on the Moonglade(EU) realm.
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Free forum : In Progress is a fun, relaxed guild with an interest in both raiding and PvP. We hope to progress as much as we can.
Ransom of Talnivarr, is an ICC raiding guild looking for good progress in end game content and also making good friends along the way

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iFans: Mapping K-pop’s International Fandom is a digital project that examines the attitudes, practices and creative output of global K-pop fans. VIPs (as fans of BigBang are called) were given the opportunity to participate in an online interview with questions geared toward their experience as BigBang fans. Whale, a VIP, wrote about the criticisms about BigBang as well as the group’s status as an idol group. Read more here….
Belinda became a fan of Dong Bang Shin Ki (DB5K) because of their music, dancing and personality as seen in interviews. Her favorite song is the Korean version of “Love in the Ice.” Her favorite music video is “Mirotic.” She supports them by buying their music, going to concerts and maintaining her own blog. Her fan experience with DBSK has led to memories with her friends and other members of the fandom.
See her fan narrative video on the iFans site!
Originally published on KPK: Kpop Kollective on February 8, 2014
The iFans project rolls on with more cover dance! The second section of the exhibit, Dance Like Everybody’s Watching: K-pop Cover Dances, features Girls’ Generation‘s “Into the New World Remix.” Click HERE to view K-pop fans from around the world performing one of the most complicated dance routines by a girl group.
Originally published on KPK: Kpop Kollective May 20, 2014
As part of the ongoing project that is iFans: Mapping K-pop’s International Fandom, I have been working on the fan responses to Case Studies surveys. Click here to read about what 2NE1 fans think about the group’s significance in K-pop as well as an in-depth interview with a BlackJack!
K-pop is well-known for the introduction of new groups, even while established groups continue to thrive. But are fans fickle in their K-pop choices? Do they abandon older groups for newer groups? Research suggests that while K-pop fans readily accept new groups, they have a deeper connection with veteran groups. These conclusions are based on data collected online through the Hallyu Korean Music Survey, part of a five-year study on international K-pop fans by Crystal S. Anderson.
The survey asks respondents to check all of the K-pop groups they like from a pre-determined list. This list emerged from earlier research that revealed a group of K-pop artists that global fans consistently identified as their favorites. Out of 5099 responses from 282 respondents, the following groups represent the top 10:
Respondents were then asked to name any group they liked not found in the predetermined list. Out of 1229 responses from 237 respondents, the top 10 responses were:
Respondents were then asked to list their three favorite K-pop groups. Out of 788 responses from 268 respondents, the top 10 responses were:
This data suggests that K-pop fans are receptive to newer K-pop male groups. Nearly all of the groups not included in the predetermined list are groups that debuted after 2010. Female groups continue to lag behind, probably due to the fact that most K-pop groups that debut are male. However, established K-pop groups dominate when fans are asked to identify their favorite K-pop groups. This list mirrors the predetermined list, which suggests that the longer the group has been active, more connected fans feel to the group. Infinite has become a group that fans consistently say they like, replacing a group like BEAST/B2ST, which may have been out of the spotlight for a period of time. The notable exception is EXO, who fans identify as a group that they live and a favorite group. EXO debuted in 2011, and has managed to create a level of fan loyalty equal to more established K-pop groups.
So, what does this mean? It seems to suggest that fans of K-pop make choices about the degree of their fan loyalty based on the longevity of the group. K-pop group longevity (or how long a group has been active) makes a difference to fans. This has long-term implications for how K-pop continues to be promoted. Agencies who focus on churning out new groups without cultivating the fandom may see less of an impact than agencies who take time to establish a long-term fan relationship between artists and fans. Such activities may include creating the fan name so that fans can identify with a particular group, creating behind-the-scene shows where fans can see artists when they are not performing, and creating other opportunities for artists to remain in the public eye, such as endorsements and television appearances.
“BigBang, Love Song (Korea.com),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed July 14, 2014, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/347.
“EXO, Promo Dark Sky (seoulbeats),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed July 14, 2014, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/369.
Like Vs. Love: Research Reveals Degrees of Attachment Among K-pop Fans by Crystal S. Anderson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Originally published on KPK: Kpop Kollective on July 10, 2014.


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Freeman Heads CCR/San Francisco
February 1, 2011: Clear Channel Radio picks JD Freeman as the new president and market manager for the San Francisco cluster of Hot AC KIOI, Rhythmic AC KISQ, Talk KKGN-AM, Classic Hits KKSF, Rhythmic KMEL, Talk KNEW-AM, and Top 40 KYLD. Freeman comes in from the same post for Clear Channel Radio in Dallas.
"JD has an an extensive track record of success in a number of Clear Channel clusters and his radio and management experience makes him a perfect fit for the San Francisco market," said EVP/Operations, Western Region Susan Karis, to whom Freeman reports.
Freeman said, "I've had the opportunity to work at Clear Channel Radio in several markets across the country, and am looking forward to joining the San Francisco team and helping to continue the cluster's strong tradition of producing great local radio in the market."
Before heading to Dallas, Freeman was RVP for Clear Channel's Central California region, and prior to that served as VP and market manager for CCR/Phoenix. he's also been SVP for the company's Southwest region, overseeing Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB) August 03, 2017 -- American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) will hold its eighth annual conference Sunday, November 12 through Tuesday, November 14 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The keynote speaker will be Daren Blomquist, Senior Vice President of Communications at ATTOM Data Solutions, formerly RealtyTrac, curator of the nation’s largest fused property database. The AAPL annual conference is one of the largest national events for private lenders and will include a full slate of speakers, resources, education and networking. More information can be found at http://www.aaplconference.com.
Blomquist brings a unique perspective on the real estate investment market. In addition to his role as senior vice president of communications, he is also executive editor of the Housing News Report, a monthly newsletter published by ATTOM Data Solutions and named best newsletter by the National Association of Real Estate Editors in 2015 and 2016. Blomquist has been quoted in hundreds of national and local publications and has appeared on many national network broadcasts including CBS, ABC, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business and Bloomberg.
“The practice of private lending has been around forever, but we’re seeing some trends pertaining to private lending within the real estate investment market that I’ll share at the conference,” said Blomquist. “If you’re aware of trends and know your market, you can be strategic and create win/wins for you and your borrowers.”
Linda Hyde, Executive Director of AAPL: “Not only will Daren bring industry-related data and trends that we all continue to search for; he has the ability to share that information in a charismatic way that will leave a lasting impression on our national audience.”
AAPL is the national organization representing the private real estate and peer-to-peer lending industry. Its three core principles – Excellence, Ethics & Education – provide a foundation for the next generation of real estate capital: private lending. AAPL serves as a catalyst for industry growth by fostering awareness, promoting best practices and encouraging a standardized code of ethics for its membership. AAPL is part of Affinity Worldwide, a constellation of companies created to empower and support investors in the residential real estate industry. More information can be found at http://www.aaplonline.com and http://www.affinityworldwide.com.
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One favorite is The Sunbeam Silencer. This was a project that kept me going almost without sleep for over a month. It was the first thing I thought of when I awoke, and the last thing I worked on in my head at night. In between, I constructed it. And deconstructed it. Then made it again.
|Comrade Nick aims the Sunbeam Silencer|
The Silencer started with a vintage Sunbeam hedge trimmer. As soon as I saw it in the online auction, I knew I had to have it. An idea for a steampunk gun had been germinating for a while at that point. The hedge trimmer would be the base of it.
If I'd had any idea how difficult - and dangerous - it can be to take old tools apart, I might have thought twice. The bolts were frozen in place. The interior was loaded with black grease that resembled toxic primordial goo. One good thing about vintage tools is that they actually were made to be disassembled for repair, unlike modern tools. So there is usually a way to get them apart. And if there is a way, I will find it.
|The Sunbeam Silencer on its stand. The original handle|
can be seen hanging from the bottom. Most of the
base of the lower part of the Silencer is the original
Planning and contemplation are always a large part of assemblage projects, but this project was about 99% planning. And unplanning. There are limitations to what I can do when I don't use solder. With the exception of the electric drill, all my tools are hand tools. I do have a lot of epoxies and other glues in my arsenal, and I have a huge collection of screws and bolts. Also, at the end of the day the Silencer had to make sense. It had to appear to be usable. Its parts all needed to contribute to the whole. The last thing I wanted to end up with was some silly toy gun. No one was going to react with "Oh, how cute!" This dude needed to look dangerous.
Throughout the construction I paused and held up the Silencer as if I were aiming it. If it didn't feel right, something was wrong, and I reworked it. Anyone who has ever become absorbed in a project will understand my absolute fixation. I even dreamed about the Silencer. Since I try to be all about balance, at times my absorption scared me. But I went with it.
|The handle end.|
Pictured at right is the handle end of the Silencer. You can see the white rotating mirror, perhaps used for distraction or refraction. Not sure what the crystal jar is for (spices?), but it fits and it looks right. Of course I managed to get a vacuum tube into the mix. The metal housing that joins the vacuum tube to the Silencer body is a random piece of hardware that works. I wrapped the handle with red velvet from an antique record player case, linen ribbon, and a length of vintage leather-studded dog collar. The handle needed to be decorative but still usable.
|Another shot of the front, showing the rotating mirror, and the Sunbeam Silencer promise, "Ends the Noise."|
|The business end.|
Once the Sunbeam Silencer was complete, the problem of how to display it reared its head. I wanted it standing. My research showed that most steampunk guns were photographed lying down. Not good enough for the Sunbeam Silencer. I finally made a basic framework with good old Erector Set parts, of which I have just the right amount. I adore Erector parts.
|The aiming end|
Just one last shot (right) of the aiming end. I felt the piece was a bit somber and could use a splash of color. I also thought that a dial like this might adjust the power. It's never cool to use more force than necessary, is it? The photo at right gives a good idea of what it's like to look down the length of the Silencer, preparing to end the freaking noise. It's a wonderful feeling.
This photo shows the detachable small telescope on the left side of the Silencer. I felt this might come in handy for pinpointing targets, or for starting fires in an emergency. It is attached to the Silencer with two tool holder brackets. You can also see it clearly in the first photo I posted.
So this is something I'm holding onto. I guess if someone offered me several thousands of dollars I'd have to reconsider, but that's not likely to happen. At the present time, since my neighbors act up from time to time, I need the Silencer. It doesn't have any real effect on noisy behavior, but I feel so much better just knowing it's there.
With great power comes great responsibility.


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Creative Acts of Transformation Act III: The Next Introductions
Art can take you anywhere. But what happens when the art itself travels?
As we continue our Creative Acts of Transformation Project, we asked Michael Bast, the second of three artists creating the Wacom exquisite corpse, what it’s like to let your art go—literally and figuratively.
Here’s what he said about collaboration, inspiration, and building on Laura Coyle’s “Family Foibles” theme with help from the Cintiq Companion.
Q: What did you think when you heard you would be participating in an exquisite corpse?
A: I didn’t know what an exquisite corpse was at all. I thought it was a book or a video or a series. But I was intrigued because I’m intrigued with Wacom products, and they’ve been a big part of my career. So I was game.
I’m kind of a rogue guy. I work at home, in an office, by myself 24/7, and I talk to art directors when needed via IM or email. So being collaborative is a little bit of a stretch for me. I’m usually the answer guy. I finish the art and make the client look great. That’s my job. So when I have to pull up short and say, “Welp, I’m done here,” that is the hardest thing. Knowing when to quit is half the skill of being an artist.
Q: How did you feel about being the second artist?
A: I think I have the easiest task. I’m the bridge between what the first individual comes up with, which is the hardest, and the final artist, who has the final leg and has to win the race and tie it all together.
Q: Your first big gig was at an ad agency in Chicago. Can you tell us what it was like?
A: I was 21 years old. I walked into an ad agency with my portfolio of drawings from the past 15 years. They said, “These are great drawings! Can you draw a tomato? Can you make carrots and stuff like that?” And I said, “Sure, no problem.” That was it. I don’t think it’s possible to do what I did back then. You literally cannot walk into a building unannounced.
I started worked on Kraft labels doing comps, market renderings, sitting around all these old curmudgeons from the 1950s telling me what it meant to be an artist. It was awesome. I was getting paid to go to school. I learned everything in that first year, like how to work on an illustrator board, how to put together a presentation, and assisting with photography.
Then I started freelancing in Downtown Chicago doing the same kind of work with more autonomy on what I wanted to do. The rest is history.
Q: What has the infusion of digital tools into the art world been like?
A: It’s bad for people like me who have relied on a skill set that has been developed over decades.
In the old days, the medium told you what you could create. An oil painting cannot be a flashy hi-tech 3D image. It just can’t. And you couldn’t sit down and create a beautiful painting on a board in a matter of hours. It was a series of preparations without any nets. You couldn’t mess it up. One little mistake, and it’s done.
Computers are the most forgiving environment ever devised. You can’t mess it up. It’s the ultimate in multimedia. There’s nothing you can’t do. There are probably a lot of things you probably shouldn’t do. But you can do it.
The computer is a great enabler. Everybody can experience a level of proficiency that in some cases outstrips the idea or the talent or the concept. And it makes us sharpen our pencils and our brains to say, “Okay, I can do almost anything, but what is the best idea?” And that is where the sweet spot is. It gets us back down to the idea. What is the really great idea? What is going to solve the problem? And it gives us more tools to work with. Unfortunately, now everyone expects you to be a genius in a few hours. So it’s a two-edged sword, isn’t it?
Q: What did you think when you saw the previous artist’s work and started building on to it?
A: Well, I would have to say that the process of the painting has already been started. The idea was there, so a lot of the preliminaries that I go through in development of an idea had already been arrived at. It was up to me to keep the ball rolling.
Working on this tablet allowed me to forgo some pencil development I would normally do and to weave seamlessly into the work that had been started. I’m used to doing that. I would get all kinds of different things from art directors, some more finished than others. But this tool allows me to get in there and feel more immersive.
Thanks, Michael! We’re excited to see what you produce.


While taping for her reality show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, star Alana Thompson was spotted in Beverly Hills hitting up the famous Sprinkles cupcake ATM!
Alana manages to get two cupcakes out and eat them both - not in the most lady-like fashion either, unsurprisingly. She also peeks inside Sprinkles to say hello to the employees before getting back out on the street for filming.
Christopher Walken did the Honey Boo Boo thing first, reading some lines from their show in a hilarious display of acting. So Alana is just paying him back in time.
Between cupcakes and plays, this family is definitely a lot of fun! Check out more pictures of Alana displaying her great affection for food below.


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|In From The Cold announcement of grant recipients|
|News Releases - Not-for-Profit News|
|Written by Harvey Wiley|
|Tuesday, 01 October 2013 07:33|
In From The Cold is celebrating our 21st year of presenting our Mayors Hunger Luncheon. We would like to cordially invite the press and the public to attend our announcement of this year’s grant recipients. This will take place at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island on Wednesday, October 9th at 10am.
This year’s Mayors Hunger Luncheon will be November 6th in the Golden Leaf Banquet Center at 2902 East Kimberly Road in Davenport. Doors open at 11 with a meal at noon.
Over the years, IFTC has raised almost $500,000 to help fund homeless service providers and related agencies in the Quad City area.
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This is your heart at the beach
sea+glass+wind+chimes | Sea Glass Wind Chimes 12'' by vintagedheart on Etsy
Seashell Seahorse/Beach House Seahorse by MyHoneypickles on Etsy
love's melody / painted rocks /painted stones / words on stone / paperweights / love wins / rainbow hearts / rock art / valentines / love
Could be made with beads, buttons, shells or anything else that inspires, consider adding a back panel of white lace to really set it off.
Beadboard picture frames
Un peu de #peinture blanche pour transformer des #galets noirs en #pingouins / penguin stones
How to make a vision board and chase your dreams ( step-by-step guide)

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An internal investigation that cost a Boise State track coach his job was sparked by an anonymous email to university President Bob Kustra in March 2013, court documents show.
The email indicated that a track athlete had “raped multiple former and current students at Boise State.”
“It is my understanding that he has also threatened, harassed and inappropriately touched other females right on your campus,” said the email, which was signed “Concerned Parent.”
“Your athletic staff knows about these events, if not in detail, they do know and have done nothing based on his talent and benefit to your NCAA standings. This is a disgrace to your university and this student is a threat to every female he encounters.”
An investigation headed by the Office of the Dean of Students determined that track coach J.W. Hardy was aware of allegations of sexual assault of a female track athlete at an off-campus house party by “current or former members of the men’s track team,” but he did not report the incident to university authorities, according to an affidavit by then-Athletic Director Mark Coyle.
The university’s anti-harassment policy states that Hardy was supposed to report the incident to the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office or the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities.
Hardy was put on administrative leave and soon after notified that his contract would not be renewed, court documents show. The athlete accused of rape and harassment in the email was kicked off the track team and indefinitely suspended from school.
It’s unclear whether the university determined that other students were involved in the alleged sexual assault or whether the woman ever reported it to police. The athlete who was kicked off the team has not been charged with any sex crimes in Idaho, according to online court records, which show that he has three misdemeanor convictions: underage drinking, inattentive driving and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
Details of alleged sexual harassment within the track program have come to light since two former student-athletes filed suit last year. The plaintiffs, who were both freshmen in 2011, accuse the same male athlete named in the other case of sexual assault and harassment. The plaintiffs are suing Boise State. Neither Hardy nor the athlete was named as a defendant.
The suit claims that the university failed in its duty to prevent sexual harassment and to stop it when it occurs. Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler has scheduled a jury trial for 9 a.m. Jan. 5.
One of the women filed a report with the Scottsdale, Ariz., Police Department in October 2013, according to a Boise Police Department report obtained by the Statesman.
The BPD report says she told Scottsdale police that she was at a friend’s home when she “consumed a small amount of wine but began feeling as though she had drunk much more. (She) passed out and awoke to (perpetrator) on top of her having sexual intercourse with her.”
In the lawsuit, the woman says she reported the assault to Hardy.
“Mr. Hardy refused to take any action and told her that he ‘could not help her,’ ” the suit says. In an affidavit filed with the court in May of this year, Hardy denies that.
“This allegation is false. (She) never made any statements to myself suggesting she was assaulted or raped,” said Hardy, who was hired at BSU in August 2009 and was the Western Athletic Conference men’s cross country coach of the year in 2010.
But when university officials were investigating reports of harassment after the “concerned parent” email, another coach on staff identified the young woman as someone who might have been sexually harassed, according to an affidavit by Senior Associate Athletic Director Christina Van Tol.
The other plaintiff in the lawsuit said the male athlete had sexually harassed female athletes by commenting on their bodies during practice, licking or biting his lips and slapping them on the butt. She said in September 2012 that he slid his hands into her shorts and groped her while she was sitting in study hall, her affidavit says.
“She was shocked and felt extremely violated,” her attorneys said in a letter to the university. “(She) kept the sexual assault to herself because she saw how coaches favored him and she did not want to cause any trouble. She did her best to avoid (him) during practice.”
She was not interviewed by university officials when they were investigating that male athlete for misconduct, the letter says. She said she was never provided with any guidance from the university on how to report sexual assaults.


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You definitely face risks whether you go ahead with the procedure or not. You need to feel good about which risk is the greater; which is the lesser. You might benefit from some online support through a bariatric specialty such as www.bariatricsupportcenter.com
- these folks have been in the business for a very long time and can help you understand the long-term implications and the importance of follow-up care and dietary restrictions, exercise, education, support, etc. for your success.
The answers in online forums are for information only and are not intended to substitute for medical advice and care. Please see your personal health care provider for further evaluation of your individual case.
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A new Government of Canada initiative will have newcomers applying their skills in Canada faster. Budget 2017 introduces a new Targeted Employment Strategy for Newcomers, which will help internationally trained newcomers find jobs that match their skills and experience.
Many newcomers to Canada face challenges in getting their credentials recognized, limiting their ability to find work. The Targeted Employment Strategy reduces barriers for employment for newcomers by introducing the following measures:
- Improved pre-arrival supports to help newcomers get started on the foreign credential recognition process before arriving in Canada;
- A loan program that will defray the costs of having their foreign credentials recognized, such as licensing exams, training, travel and skills upgrading; and
- A pilot project to test innovative approaches in helping newcomers get Canadian work experience.
Budget 2017 will commit $27.5 million over five years beginning in 2017-18. Thereafter, the Trageted Employment Strategy for Newcomers will receive $5.5 million yearly.
This initiative is based in part on the 2012 Foreign Credential Recognition loans pilot which was shown to accelerate the recognition of newcomers’ foreign credentials, thereby allowing them to enter the job market, earn wages that were commensurate with their skills more quickly, and depend less on government assistance.


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In→Conversation | Visual Diaries
Opening Saturday 1st May at 11am
Open 1st May to 30th May 2021
We invite you to our next exhibition, a solo show from Jane Molloy-Wolt.
Out of strange times come—paradoxically—joyful works. Or they do in the hands of playful Kerikeri artist Jane Molloy-Wolt. Picture the gallery as the ‘visual diary’ of our recent, tumultuous time. Exuberant works which are, as Molloy-Wolt says “…the evidence of a concentrated period of experimental, processes and conversations, created to make sense of this world, they appear to happily co-exist in a place of complete peace, joy and solitude” Known for her large-scale abstract canvases, Molloy-Wolt adds bulbous 3D forms, knotted foams, paintings and drawings on paper, covering Village Arts Gallery’s walls and floor. Come and experience our Happy Place!
This gallery contains 15 photos.
HOT The Village Arts Summer Show Opening 11am Saturday 12th December 12th December 2020 to February 13th 2021 Participating Artists Rob Anderson Lynsie Austin Riki Bowler Bev Cox Sue Daly Anthony Ellison Malcolm Ford Formed Function Dave Green Siobhan Hall … Continue reading
Monday 30th November to Friday 11th December 2020
Wild Thang is a two week capsule show of playful work by two of Northland’s finest artists. Anthony Ellison is best known for his illustration and cartoon work for major New Zealand magazines and media, such as New Zealand Listener; Jane Molloy-Wolt is a Kerikeri artist also known for her vibrant art workshops and tutorial events. Both are bold and brave in their approaches, and highly regarded in their fields (Northland pun intended!). Their work is very collectible.
As a prelude to our vibrant summer show, we are thrilled to have this exhibition of a limited number of works. All are framed or on board and will be available to take at the end of the show. Be quick, as there is no formal opening.


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A BALLARAT man ripped off local businesses to the tune of almost $27,000 by writing cheques linked to a bank account with no money in it, a court has heard.
Adam Leslie Wakefield, 44, appeared in Ballarat Magistrates Court this morning where he pleaded guilty to more than 30 charges including attempting to commit an indictable offence, dishonestly receiving stolen goods, obtaining financial advantage by deception, shop-theft, theft and driving while disqualified.
The court heard Wakefield, who later admitted to police his offending had spiralled out of control, opened a chequeing account with the ANZ bank in August last year, yet failed to deposit any money into it.
Police prosecutor Senior Constable Steve Kent said Wakefield then began purchasing items, including power tools and hire cars, each time writing cheques which continued to bounce.
Senior Constable Kent said all payments, totalling $26,455, are still outstanding and that none of the purchases had been recovered.
The businesses targeted included Reptile Gulch Car Sales, Smiths Trucks, DW Controls and Automation, John Stevens, Henderson Mowers and Chainsaws, Supercheap Auto, Autobarn, Total Tools, Landmark, Dahlsens Hardware, Repco, Mesh and Masonry Supplies and Bridges Wade.
Senior Constable Kent said Wakefield took "great measures" to ensure staff at the different businesses that his cheques would be honoured and purchased various items including pressure washers, chainsaws, assorted power tools, hand-held radios and a staple gun.
The court heard Wakefield later told police that he had been ordered to purchase the equipment to pay back debts to local drug dealers.
Wakefield's defence counsel told the court that while the offending was dishonest, it wasn't "completely dishonest", adding Wakefield often provided cheques with his name and phone number on them.
The defence said Wakefield had a long history of drug use and that at the time of offending had been using methamphetamines daily.
Magistrate Cynthia Toose remanded Wakefield to re-appear on December 18 for sentencing.

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