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Kiyi Kiyi was honored to have our soap selected as one of 12 finalists in the Bramble Berry/Fair Ivy contest. Winners were chosen based on the quality of the product that came in (example: lather, smell, overall look for soap), the labeling and how the product arrived to the testers.
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The flames sawed in the wind and the embers paled and deepened and paled and deepened like the blood beat of some living thing eviscerate upon the ground before them and they watched the fire which does contain within it something of men themselves inasmuch as they are less without it and are divided from their origins and are exiles. For each fire is all fires, the first fire and the last ever to be.I've never cooked over an open fire; I imagine that it must be ideal for achieving a nice char on various foods. I happen to enjoy burnt and/or charred food more than the average person...I usually like to slightly burn my toast because of how delicious it tastes after the black bits have been scraped off.
--Blood Meridian, Cormac McCarthy
Recently, I discovered that charring is a fantastic way to entice people to eat things they normally wouldn't, i.e. cauliflower and kale.
So crank up that oven and give thanks that you're not one of those poor souls stoking an open fire in one of McCarthy's gruesome tales.
1 head cauliflower, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
olive or canola oil
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 450 deg F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the cauliflower chunks and garlic in an even layer. Drizzle oil over the cauliflower and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes or until the edges of the cauliflower are dark brown or slightly charred, no more and no less.

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Participants call IUPUI’s Human Library educational, thought-provoking
For Immediate Release
Apr 24, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS – The Human Library at IUPUI, a campus-funded Welcoming Campus Initiative, was designed to provide a safe place for conversations around difficult subjects and help advance understanding among a community of diverse people.
Responses to the event, which took place April 2 in the Campus Center, captured the positive reactions of both “books” and “readers,” said Andrea Copeland, associate professor and chair, Department of Library and Information Science at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, and lead organizer of the event.
Among responses from participants:
“This was a wonderful experience! Loved it!
“It’s wonderful to take the time to slow down, connect and learn from one another.”
“A great experience and opportunity to learn, to listen, and to be introspective.”
“Unexpected, educational, thought-provoking, great experience overall!”
“Excellent opportunity to engage in dialog and to learn about people’s lives. I learned so much, thank you!”
The IUPUI Human Library featured people as “books” who could be checked out by readers. “Usually, the knowledge vessel is a book. In this case, the knowledge vessel was a human,” Copeland said.
About 30 people volunteered to be books, including a recovering addict, an individual who was a survivor of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, a person who was overweight and chose to have bariatric surgery, a rape survivor, a person who became deaf at age 30 as a result of a neurological disorder, a transgender individual, and a Palestinian immigrant who is Muslim.
“Conversations people get to have around difficult topics is what’s so valuable about a human library. It really creates a safe place for that,” Copeland said.
The event drew people from Columbus, Muncie, Franklin College, and Eli Lilly and Company who want to have human libraries in their community and came to IUPUI to witness the one here, Copeland said.
As the number of human libraries in Central Indiana grows, Copeland said, it would be possible to build a book depot, a sort of shared library, making it easier to facilitate hosting human library events and enable really good books to reach more people.


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Effingham’s Victim Witness Assistance Program held its 20th anniversary appreciation banquet on Thursday evening and had a full house at the Mill Creek Lodge in Rincon. Chairman Ted Kandler opened the meeting and served as emcee for the evening. The group was made up of volunteers and others involved in some way in utilizing the services of this group.
Executive Director Glenda King asked everyone to stand and tell briefly about their involvement with the program. State Sen. Jack Hill was in the group and recounted his role in establishing a statewide fund for these programs across the state back in the 1980s. He said that fund has grown over the years and is now up to $44,000.
Effingham County Commissioner Myra Lewis read a proclamation making October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Loose Threads Quilting Group of Guyton presented several small quilts, which are given to needy children every year. Ansley Howze and Garrett Howze provided dinnertime entertainment and local Verizon store manager Lanyae Bolden presented the group a check for $500.
Ruth Lee recapped the group’s history, recognizing the United Way’s Bonnie Dixon for her early work in getting the group organized. Lee reminded the group that Effingham’s program is the only one in the state that is a stand-alone agency.
Gussie Nease presented King a framed art piece to commemorate the program’s 20th anniversary, created by local artist, Marsha Lott. Ms. King said the piece would hang in their offices. Featured speaker Dr. George Dillard had been a key figure in the program’s creation when he was pastor of Rincon Christian Church.
“This is the heart of victim’s witness, to try and stop the cycle of violence,” he said.
Dillard said one of his proudest achievements in his life was to have had a hand in starting Effingham County’s Victim Witness Program. He said the aim of the group is to stop the cycle, changing the future, showing that there is love and peace in this world. A candlelight vigil was held following the banquet.

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Russia topped the list of the biggest investors in Montenegro in 2013, investing a total of EUR 136.4mn, central bank (CBCG) data showed. The bulk of Russia’s investments went to the real estate sector (EUR 108.3mn), followed by intercompany debt (EUR 25.1mn) and investments in companies and banks (EUR 3.0mn), the CBCG said.
The second in the list is Slovenia whose investments in 2013 totalled EUR 47.4mn, out of which EUR 29.0mn as intercompany debt and EUR 15.8mn of investments in companies and banks. Switzerland (EUR 38mn) was the third largest investors over the period, mainly investing in real estate and intercompany debt.
Net FDI inflow to Montenegro shrank 29.6% to EUR 323.9mn in 2013 following a 16.6% rise the year before, due to falling equity investments which offset higher inter-company lending, the CBCG has said earlier.
Net FDI remained below its level in 2008 when it stood at around 20% of GDP. Nonetheless, the FDI to GDP ratio in Montenegro is substantially higher than in some other countries in the region at nearly 10% of the full-year GDP forecast in 2013. Net FDI in neighboring Serbia accounted for just 2.3% of GDP last year, in Bulgaria it stood at 3.0%, and in Romania and Bosnia was 1.9%.
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Montenegro’s ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) will most likely propose its veteran leader, former president and prime minister Milo Djukanovic, to ... more
Montenegro’s court in Podgorica sentenced Milan Knezevic, one of the leaders of pro-Russian opposition Democratic Front, to 7 months in jail on October 18 ... more
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Gordon Ramsay Blasts Father-in-Law, Celeb Chefs
(NEW YORK) — Gordon Ramsay, host of Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen, has had his share of disagreements. The restaurateur didn’t hold back in his interview with Men’s Journal, where Ramsay lived up to his fiery image and went on the attack.
The Ferrari-racer and Forbes’ highest-paid chef goes after fellow chefs and critics, attacking celebrity chef Cat Cora for not coming on the show Master Chef unless she could be the winner and critic Frank Bruni for giving his NYC restaurant two stars.
Ramsay even tackles Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
“That’s why I laugh when they say, ‘Let’s see if he’s a real chef. Let’s get him up against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef.’ I’m like, ‘F****** do me a favor…come on. I’ve forgotten more than he’s known!’” Ramsay told the magazine.
Flay could not be reached for comment. Men’s Journal said Cat Cora’s rep denied the incident he described ever happened.
The chef turns to more personal matters when he addresses the firing of his father-in-law, Chris Hutcheson, who became his business partner after he married Hutcheson’s daughter Tana in 1996.
“First my father let me down, and then my father-in-law let me down,” said the chef. Ramsay said he hired a private investigator to keep tabs on his father-in-law after Hutcheson started taking out loans that seemed “excessive.”
Despite the family drama, the notoriously foul-mouthed chef doesn’t work on the weekends and says he doesn’t curse in front of his daughters.
“I think everyone should work their asses off five days a week,” he said, “but I am religious about not working weekends. I’m not even remotely interested in going in to shake hands with some Japanese god who wants to pay a fortune to say hello. Please. Not interested.”
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full on VITCH party in Seattle – March 18th
Getting ready for the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
On the “menu”:
An exhibition of Vitch’s FORTY brilliant caricatures
A Brown Derby cake reception
A book sale (the perfect companion to the exhibition as the book is mainly about his portraits)
And a screening of course!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

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ECB-ART-50656Mar Pollut Bull 2022 Feb 01;175:113174. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113174.
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Assessment of microplastic content in Diadema africanum sea urchin from Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain).
Sea urchins are highly abundant in the marine ecosystem where they graze limiting algal biomass and also serving as food for other predators. In this work, the presence of microplastics in the digestive tracts and gonads of 33 Diadema africanum sea urchins collected at two sampling points in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) was studied. After separation and digestion of the digestive tracts and the gonads, the visualization of the filtrates under the stereomicroscope revealed the presence of 320 items which were microfibers (97.5%), fragments (1.9%) and films (0.6%), mainly blue (43.3 and 47.0% in the two sampling points, Tajao and El Porís, respectively) and translucent white (32.5 and 39.5%, respectively). Statistical analysis revealed that there were no significative differences in the contents of gonads and digestive tracts between both sampling locations. Regarding microfibers lengths, significative differences were only observed between the two sampling points, not between tissues. μRaman analysis showed that they were mainly cellulosic (46.0%), polypropylene (24.3%) and polyethylene terephthalate (24.3%). This study confirms for the first time the presence of microplastics in sea urchins from the Macaronesian region and also from Spain.
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Federer beats Blake to reach semi
NEW YORK - James Blake made Roger Federer work a whole lot harder than he's used to, and it still wasn't nearly enough.
The top-seeded Federer dropped a set against No. 5 Blake and faced all kinds of trouble before pulling out a 7-6 (7), 6-0, 6-7 (9), 6-4 victory on Thursday night at the U.S. Open to reach a record-tying 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.
Federer was so masterful at times that even Blake and the partisan crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium showed their admiration. Some of Federer's most impressive offerings drew shouts of "You're too good!" from Blake, who came into the night 0-4 against Federer, having lost all 10 sets they'd played.
But the highest-ranked American did not go quietly, saving a total of three match points and breaking Federer twice when he served for the match, at 5-3 in the third set and 5-2 in the fourth, celebrating the latter with a little strut.
Right until the very end, Blake gave Federer a tough time, holding a break point in the final game and staving off two match points. Blake also saved a match point in the third-set tiebreaker, and certainly had other chances: He wasted set points in the opening tiebreaker and three break points at 1-0 in the fourth set.
"It took a while today, but look, it's tough," Federer said. "You make mistakes, he plays well, and momentum shifts."
Federer, the two-time defending champion, advanced to a semifinal Saturday against No. 7 Nikolay Davydenko, who dropped the first two sets in a half-empty stadium, then came back to beat No. 14 Tommy Haas 4-6, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
The other men's semifinal will be No. 9 Andy Roddick against unseeded Mikhail Youzhny, who upset Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
Davydenko and Youzhny give Russia two men's semifinalists at a Grand Slam tournament for only the second time in the Open era, which began in 1968. Marat Safin and Yevgeny Kafelnikov lost in the final four at the 2001 U.S. Open.
The women's semifinals today feature three women who've been ranked No. 1 and won at least one Grand Slam title. No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo plays No. 3 Maria Sharapova, and No. 2 Justine Henin-Hardenne plays No. 19 Jelena Jankovic, who never made it beyond the fourth round of a major until this tournament.
Blake never has been past the quarterfinals at a Slam; he lost at the same stage here last year to Andre Agassi.
Federer, meanwhile, hasn't lost before the semifinals at a major since the 2004 French Open. His 10 semifinals in a row matches Ivan Lendl's run from 1985-88 as the longest in the Open era, and Federer is aiming for his ninth Grand Slam title.
He hadn't lost a set at this tournament until Thursday, and he sure came close to dropping the opener against Blake. Federer broke at love for a 5-4 edge with a spinning return, but Blake broke right back with the help of a double-fault and two unforced errors. They went to the tiebreaker, where Blake won five straight points to 6-4. Federer erased the first set point with an ace, and Blake gave away two others with a long forehand, then a return into the net.
Blake's body language was negative by the end of the lopsided second set, his shoulders slumping, and one fan extolled him: "Put up some fight!"
Blake complied, suddenly playing even with the best player in the world. The highest drama came in the third-set tiebreaker. Federer was a single point from winning at 9-8 after a 30-stroke exchange ended with Blake dumping a backhand into the net. But Blake extended the match with a backhand winner down the line.
Finally, Blake closed the tiebreaker on his fifth set point, when Federer slipped to his knees while trying to hit a passing shot. Blake was in position for a 2-0 edge in the fourth set, with Federer serving at love-40. But Federer won the next five points, with three service winners, a forehand winner and a Blake error.
Results: Men, Quarterfinals: No. 7 Nikolay Davydenko came back from two sets down against No. 14 Tommy Haas for a 4-6, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory. In the night match, No. 1 Roger Federer beat No. 5 James Blake 7-6 (7), 6-0, 6-7 (9), 6-4. Davydenko meets Federer in one of Saturday's semifinal matches. Stat of the day: 5. In the Davydenko-Haas match, there were five service breaks in the first four sets and five in the final set. Quote of the day: "It's like a machine, like a ball machine. Gets every ball back. He doesn't really miss much." Tommy Haas after losing to Nikolay Davydenko in five sets. On TV (All Times EDT): Today, CBS, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (live), 12:37-1:07 a.m. (highlights). On this date: Sept. 8, 1996: Richard Krajicek serves a U.S. Open-record 49 aces, yet loses his quarterfinal match to Yevgeny Kafelnikov in five sets.


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Dr. Agustín Indaco, an assistant teaching professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, speaks about what the Qatar Quality Mark means for manufacturers and consumers
During the first few weeks after the Qatari Quality Mark was launched, local companies from various sectors rushed to apply for it, providing information about their products, facilities, warehouses, human resources, and other details that may entitle them to obtain the badge.
And it’s clear why they would, when this mark represents their passport to go international while also strengthening their competitiveness in the local market, and is a way of gaining consumer trust at a time when the Qatari market has opened up to new international products – as well as giving them a competitive edge when it comes to local tenders.
But how will the benefits of this step be reflected within the Qatari economy in general? Is its introduction overdue, especially that Qatar has already managed to position itself globally in fields such as foreign policy, international development, education, sports, and oil and gas related industries? And what are the challenges that the Qatari Quality Mark presents for emerging companies and startups, compared to larger companies that are able to obtain it?
Dr. Agustín Indaco, an assistant teaching professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar – a Qatar Foundation partner university – explains: “A quality mark indicates that a country has set up certain standards and regulations, which specific companies and products aiming to obtain it must meet.
“As soon as a quality mark is announced in any country, companies often seek to obtain it, to ensure they follow the rules and regulations set by that country. Each country can set its own quality mark standards, whether more lenient or more strict, and some countries focus on certain standards more than others.
People usually trust certain products, and so when companies obtain the Qatari Quality Mark, it helps them to attract new customers faster and gain their trust without the need for large commercial campaigns
“For example, certain countries may focus on environmental standards, while others focus on those that will enhance their competitiveness in international markets across different sectors. This applies to the quality mark model in Qatar, where quality checks are in line with international standards. It depends on the priorities of each country and what it aspires to achieve through its quality mark.”
In the first phase, Qatar will focus on national products manufactured in Qatari factories, and in the second phase, the focus will be on countries around the world which are seeking to obtain the Qatari Quality Mark. Those wishing to obtain this mark must submit a technical profile to the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology, to prove they meet its standards – from product specifications, labor, and production processes, to employee training and certificates, workflow, and other quality certificates they have received. They also need to meet a number of international requirements and regulations if they are to be granted the mark, with a renewable two-year license.
Today, many makers of local products in Qatar are looking to expand beyond the country after fulfilling local market demand and contributing to the Qatari economy in the wake of the blockade of the nation and the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. And regarding the benefits of the quality mark, Dr. Indaco says: “For the producing company, setting specific quality standards helps the company to abide by these standards and gain brand recognition.
The launch of the Qatari Quality Mark supports our ongoing mission to educate and develop creative minds, and to inspire and encourage our students to innovate and implement projects that rely on high quality
“As for the consumer, this mark is a symbol of recognized, proven high-quality products that meet all national standards.”
While the mark had been mooted for about two years, Dr. Indaco believes the importance of it being introduced now is not primarily about the timing, but rather about implementing standards and reviewing products on a regular basis, ensuring companies adhere to quality standards, building and sustaining consumer trust in this mark, and encouraging companies not just to obtain it, but to permanently maintain it.
“People usually trust certain products, and so when companies obtain the Qatari Quality Mark, it helps them to attract new customers faster and gain their trust without the need for large commercial campaigns,” says Dr. Indaco. “And it means that their products are trustworthy.”
As for what a quality mark means for startups and SMEs, Dr. Indaco said: “The Qatari Quality Mark contributes to accelerating the work of high-quality startups, by setting specific and clear standards for these companies to abide by from the start.”
This mark will help us guide discussions toward achieving certain goals and develop our students’ skills so that we help them acquire the ability to accelerate the work of their emerging companies in the future
He believes that the biggest challenge will be for medium-sized companies, which must carefully choose the market they are targeting, whether by applying to compete with high-quality companies or by retreating into what they may see as a more competitive a market based around low price, regardless of quality.
But he says that as well as allowing companies to gain a competitive advantage, the mark will encourage innovation and creativity among startups, and in this way it reflects the values Qatar Foundation seeks to instill in its students.
“The launch of the Qatari Quality Mark supports our ongoing mission to educate and develop creative minds, and to inspire and encourage our students to innovate and implement projects that rely on high quality,” said Dr. Indaco.
“This step will allow us to determine what projects meet national standards that we can include as models for study in our educational curricula, as discussions are ongoing with students about the specifications that distinguish the product. With the Qatari Quality Mark, standards in the local market became clearer.
“At Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, we look to discuss business concepts within a local context, so this mark will help us guide discussions toward achieving certain goals and develop our students’ skills so that we help them acquire the ability to accelerate the work of their emerging companies in the future – and be deemed worthy of obtaining the Qatari Quality Mark.”


Less than 24 hours after holding off the New Jersey Devils for a 6-4 win at The Rock, the New York Islanders host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. The Islanders will be debuting their Fisherman Reverse Retro uniform, with puck drop slated at 7:30 PM At UBS Arena.
The New York Islanders did not skate Saturday morning, but with Semyon Varlamov getting the start in goal on Friday night, Ilya Sorokin will get the nod for New York.
On the injury front, Cal Clutterbuck should be good to go after being head-butted in Friday’s win, leading to him missing most of the first period and returning with a bloody face and a full cage.
Anthony Beauvillier, who left in the first period with what seemed to be a lower-body injury, did not return, and head coach Lane Lambert had no update on his status following the game. We will try to get an update today.
If Beauvilier cannot go Saturday, it is likely that Hudson Fasching gets back in the lineup. He had a goal back in Tuesday’s 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues and has played a strong, responsible game over his three contests with New York.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS LINES (PROJECTED)
Josh Bailey-Mat Barzal-Oliver Wahlstrom
Anders Lee-Brock Nelson-Hudson Fasching
Zach Parise-Jean-Gabriel Pageau-Simon Holmstrom
Matt Martin-Casey Cizikas-Cal Clutterbuck
Robin Salo-Ryan Pulock
Alexander Romanov-Scott Mayfield
Sebastian Aho-Noah Dobson
CAROLINA HURRICANES LINES (PROJECTED)
Seth Jarvis-Paul-Stastny-Martin Necas
Andrei Svechnikov-Jesperi Kotkaniemi-Teuvo Teravainen
Jordan Martinook-Jordan Staal-Jesper Fast
Stefan Noesen-Jack Drury-Derek Stepan
Jaccob Slavin-Brent Burns
Brady Skjei-Brett Pesce
Calvin De Haan-Jalen Chatfield
Tonight, the New York Islanders host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second of four matchups between the two teams this season. These
teams last met on October 28 in Raleigh, when Mathew Barzal, Anthony Beauvillier, and Brock Nelson each recorded multi-point games in a 6-2 Islander win.
The Islanders enter tonight’s game on the back end of their fifth back-to-back series of the season after they defeated New Jersey last night on the road.
Tonight’s matchup is the Islanders’ final home game before a five-game road trip, their longest of the season,
begins next week.
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He cast a very uneasy look at Kyera. "Ky… where are we?" Veron's voice had a edge to it and the Tigress smiled knowing she had chosen well. He was aware, even if he wasn't sure what he was aware of. The lingering essence of the god whose hands had shaped this area into the perfect home for one of his most cherished disciples was not easy to detect. Yet She could see by the look in Veron's eyes and the sense of alertness in his face he had not missed the darkness swirling around him. THe very things that made this place home for his beloved stood his hair on end.
"We are here to seek aid for our friend here. Shaman Half Eye should be able to help." Kyera replied squaring her tigress shoulders and hips before sauntering toward the house. Veron hesitated to follow there was something about the way she said his name that worried him. A mix of fear and reverence perhaps? He wondered before following at a distance. The shadows seemed to react as soon as Kyera approached.
Black tendrils like swords dashed out of the shadows toward her, spinning and winding around her. Faster and faster growing darker as if increasing in anger, swallowing the unprotesting woman whole. "KYERA!" Veron screamed yet again in fear as she disappeared from site, but then the wind settled. The angry vortex of shadows seemed to slow and break off from her curling into odd shapes like vines of darkness.
Kyera stood in the same place she had been when Veron lost sight of her. Other than her furr being wind whipped and messy, there was no blood. The tigress stood firm and tall before glancing back at him. "Its over. You may follow me now." Kyera's reassuring voice breaking the icy grip that held his heart and body still. Relief was welcome as it flooded through his limbs and mind.
Veron walked forward cautiously, his eyes darting between shadows. As if playing tricks on him the shadows seemed to form arrows pointing in Kyera's direction. One oddly hand like shadow seemed to shew him toward her. He took the last few steps toward her in one leap. Once he was at her side she shadows swirled lazily as if it was all in his head.
"so are we just going to ignore Kyera, she who Battles with Shadows?" the tiger asked his voice panting and weak as the poison seeped deeper into his system. Kyera and Veron shot him a look. Thankfully there seemed to be movement inside the cottage. A human form stretched across the window pane.
She went on ahead, stopping at the Door. After looking for a knocker on the thick wood, she found none. Instead the great cat like body reared back on its hind feet, reached tall to the top of the door and drug her claws down it. A great groan was created by her claws catching and slicing through small sections of the wood. Before she made it halfway down the door there was noise of banging and scuttling inside.
"Damn you Great cats can't leave a old man to his stew and cakes in peace!" yelled a voice from inside. A angry, ill tempered elderly voice followed by banging on the door. "you great house cat I will turn you into a rug!!!!" he screeched a man opened the door. Black tunic with golden roses embroidered on the fabric was a shocking contrast to the man's old weathered face and pale skin. Long pure white hair whipped, curled, and twisted across his shoulders and back like it had once been weaved into a long silken braid. The only hint of that elegant style was the twisting way the strands behaved like ropes that had been torn apart and left to their own devices. One long lanky arm was raised wrinkled skin bare as the cloth slid back revealing a tea kettle still red from the fire raised over his shoulder. His one black blue eye like the morning sky and the other top half blue to match, the bottom half milky white lit on Veron and the boy. A great ugly scar seperated his face diagonally, as though the claw of the beast had only caught the bottom of Half Eye's eye.
"a man like you here… you stupid grey beasts why did you let this great oaf into my lands!!!!" his rasping voice demanded. The shadows seemed to shake.
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Beets are a very versatile and common root vegetable during the spring months. When looking in the grocery store or at farmers markets, you may notice that they come in different colors. This variety can add fun colors to dishes and make them pretty, fun and full of nutrients.
Packed with nutrients such as fiber, folate, iron, vitamin C, potassium and manganese, beets make a great addition to any menu. Fiber aids with digestion and managing blood sugar; folate helps with bone health, converting carbs to energy and the production of blood cells; iron helps transport oxygen in the body; vitamin C helps with growth and development and repairing tissue; potassium regulates muscle contractions, nerve signals and fluid balance; and manganese boosts the immune system and helps with overall health.
Whether roasted, pickled or made into chips, the sweet flavor of beets is great alongside a variety of dishes. Among them is Muhammara, a Middle Eastern dish usually made with peppers instead of beets. It can be served with pita bread, crackers or other vegetables as a side dish or appetizer.
Beet Muhammara Recipe
1½ cups walnut halves, toasted and cooled
2 pounds red beets, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 small clove garlic, peeled
2 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp ground Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses, such as Al Wadi (or substitute maple syrup)
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Puree nuts, beets, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper and molasses in a food processor until combined (about 30 seconds). Stream in oil and puree to a coarse but even texture. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour and up to three days. Serve, topped with oil and cilantro.
No matter what time of year it is, you may notice that carrots are widely available due to their ability to remain fresh in cold storage. They can come in a variety of colors and sizes and are full of nutrients. As a good source of vitamin A and fiber, carrots help with eye health, growth, strengthening the immune system, bone health and digestive health. Making fun dishes with rainbow carrots and using them to add some color to a dish is a fun way to get in those extra nutrients.
Another option is to utilize their sweetness and bake them into things such as breads, muffins and cakes. Carrot cake and zucchini bread are wonderful ways to incorporate such vegetables into baked goods.
For a vegan option, swap out the egg for a flax egg (1 TBS flax + 3 TBS water = 1 egg) for the best quality. Nuts can be excluded or changed out for an allergen-free option. The coconut and raisins can also be omitted or replaced with different fruits. Using rainbow carrots may add some more color to the muffin but the colors do become muted with cooking. These lightly sweetened muffins are great for everyone in the family and are full of good nutrients.
Morning Glory Carrot Muffins
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and grated (use rainbow carrots for some fun color)
1 large tart apple, peeled, cored and grated
1/2 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sunflower seeds or wheat germ
3 large eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
*For a vegan option, swap out the egg for a flax egg (1 Tbsp flax + 3 Tbsp water = 1 egg)
Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin, or line it with papers and spray the insides of the papers. In a small bowl, cover the raisins with hot water and set them aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, spices and salt. Stir in the carrots, apple, coconut, nuts and sunflower seeds or wheat germ. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla and orange juice. Add this to the flour mixture and stir until evenly moistened. Drain the raisins and stir them in. Divide the batter among the wells of the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until they're nicely domed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Jessica Stingle is a dietetic intern at Keene State College.


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L. Peichl, P. Nemec, H. Burda; S-Cone Dominance in the Retinae of Subterranean African Mole-Rats (Rodentia, Bathyergidae) . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2003;44(13):4170.
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Purpose: To determine the presence of spectral cone types in subterranean mole-rats of the bathyergid family, for which light and vision is of little importance. The subterranean blind mole-rat Spalax ehrenbergi of the murid family has a middle-to-long-wave sensitive (L-)cone opsin, but no short-wave sensitive (S-)cone opsin (David-Gray et al.: Nature Neurosci. 1: 655-656, 1998; EJN 16: 1186-1194, 2002). We were interested to see whether other subterranean rodents show the same pattern. Methods: We have studied three species of Bathyergidae (African mole-rats), Ansell's mole-rat Cryptomys anselli, giant mole-rat Cryptomys mechowi, and naked mole-rat Heterocephalus glaber. All animals came from our breeding colonies. Eyes were obtained from individuals sacrificed for an unrelated project. Retinae were fixed in paraformaldehyde or Bodian’s fixative. Spectral cone types were assessed using the antibodies JH492 and COS-1 against L-cone opsin, and JH455 and OS-2 against S-cone opsin (kindly provided by J. Nathans and A. Szél, respectively). Results: All three species have rod-dominated retinae but possess significant cone populations. A quantitative assessment in C. anselli revealed ca. 120,000-140,000 photoreceptors/mm², of which ca. 12,000-14,000/mm² (about 10%) were cones. In all three species, nearly all cones are strongly reactive to the S-opsin markers. The L-opsin markers produce very faint labeling barely above background. Only a few cones per retina show exclusive L-opsin label, but most of the strongly labeled S-cones also faintly label for L-opsin (potential dual pigment cones). Conclusions: In the bathyergid mole-rats studied here, S-cones dominate and L-opsin appears to be present at very low levels. In contrast, the murid mole-rat Spalax possesses the L-opsin and lacks the S-opsin. Evidently, within the order Rodentia an adaptation to fossorial life is compatible with very different spectral cone properties. The functional role of the cones in subterranean species remains to be determined.
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Your garage door is important to the access and safety of your home. It can add a touch of style and convenience to your residence while keeping your house more secure. Knowing the best way to properly care for your door or doors is crucial for prolonging their working life.
Regular garage door maintenance is essential for the best and most convenient operation of your doors. Without it, you could face some unfavorable consequences, such as safety concerns or mechanical breakdowns.
Learn more about how to maintain your garage door to keep it performing at its peak potential.
Preventative maintenance should be a part of every homeowner’s routine. Taking some time each year to look over your garage doors and have an expert perform any needed repairs can be highly beneficial for both operation and appearance.
Explore this garage door maintenance checklist:
About once a month, you should inspect the following components of your garage doors:
Look specifically for clear signs of wear and damage, including loose hardware and worn or frayed cables.
Clean the Surrounding Area and Doors
A part of garage door preventative maintenance that is easy to overlook is keeping the area clean. You’ll want to ensure there is nothing stored near your system, especially if it will interfere with your door’s controls. Keep the space tidy and avoid blocking your garage door for the safest and most reliable operation.
You should also clean the door and its tracks to help slow deterioration. Ensure there is no build-up of dirt or other outside elements along the tracks that could impact the door’s functionality.
Disconnect your automatic opener using the release lever, and then manually lift your garage door. It should lift easily and smoothly with little resistance, and it should remain open. Any sign that your door is challenging to open manually or that it does not stay open could be an issue with the door’s balance.
Check the Reverse
All garage doors are equipped with a reverse mechanism that’s required for compliance. This mechanism ensures that people or objects under the door when it is closing are not crushed. Test this mechanism by placing a 2×4 or another object in the threshold of the door. Try to close the door. It should reverse when making contact with the 2×4. If it does not, your mechanism is not working properly and should be inspected by a professional.
Check Photo Eyes
Your photo eyes are what create the beam across your garage door’s threshold. When this beam is broken, the garage door automatically reverses. This is meant to protect your car, people or objects from getting crushed by the door. Test it by using a broom to break the beam’s path while the garage door is closing. If the door does not reverse, you should call a professional to address your photo eyes.
With the garage door closing, hold out your hand and catch the door’s bottom edge. With just a little force and effort on your part, the door should automatically reverse. This force setting is meant to prevent the door from closing on people or objects. If it does not immediately reverse, or if it requires added force or pressure to reverse, the setting isn’t working properly.
Inspect Tracks and Weather-Stripping
Another important part of garage door maintenance is inspecting the tracks. If you notice dirt and debris build-up, clean it out so that it does not interfere with the door’s operation. If you see any strange bends or cracks in the track, you may need additional maintenance from a professional.
Also, look at the weather stripping along the bottom of your doors. If it is damaged, it will not seal out the outside air, and you may need a replacement.
Your garage door’s rollers, tracks and hinges need lubrication to remain at peak operation. If your garage door is not operating smoothly or quietly, those are signs you need to add lubrication.
Applying garage door lubrication requires balance. You want to add enough lubrication that your door operates the way it should, but you don’t want to add so much that it begins to capture dust, debris and dirt.
Benefits of Regular Maintenance
When you follow these garage door maintenance tips, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Protect your investment: Garage doors are an investment, and you’ll want to keep them functioning optimally for as long as you can. By taking steps to keep your garage door in working order, you can elongate the life of your equipment.
- Improve security: When your garage door is operating improperly, it can open your home up to a number of security issues. Preventative maintenance can help ensure your door is safe and secure.
- Boost safety: An important benefit of ongoing maintenance is boosted safety. You can rest easy knowing your family can safely move in and out of the garage without worrying about the system malfunctioning or dealing with any broken components.
- Enhance reliability: When you use your opener, you expect your garage door to operate correctly. Preventative maintenance can help enhance your system’s reliability and ensure you can get in and out of your space quickly without delay.
- Cost-effectiveness: By performing routine maintenance on your garage doors, you can save a considerable amount of money on unnecessary repairs and replacements down the line. Take the cost-effective route and tend to your system at least once a year.
- Improve appearance: When you take the time to care for your garage doors, they will operate and look better. Your garage is a major component of your home’s curb appeal, and taking great care of it should be a priority for homeowners.
Check For Warning Signs
How do you know when you’re experiencing a garage door issue before a full breakdown? Watch and listen for telltale signs that you have an impending garage door emergency. Notice these warning signs early, and you can avoid the inconvenience and cost of emergency garage door repair:
If you notice your garage door raising and lowering at strange times, there could be a number of reasons. It may be that your photo eyes are off and that your garage door is reversing when you try to close it. It could also be that your reverse mechanism is malfunctioning. It could also be some sort of issue with your garage door opener. A professional garage door technician can quickly diagnose the root cause of these issues and make recommendations on how to fix them.
Is your garage filling with leaves, dust, dirt and grime at a higher volume than usual? This could be an issue with the threshold seal and weather-stripping of your door. This issue is about more than just keeping your garage clean. If that dust, dirt and grime cling to your tracks, rollers and other garage door components, it can create serious issues for your garage door’s operation.
Your garage door is under a lot of weight and tension. It’s designed to handle this weight and tension, but even the best-performing garage door begins to struggle in time. Listen to it raising and lowering. If your garage door is becoming noisier, it may be a sign that the tracks are misaligned, or that another component in your garage door needs replacing.
Are you hearing rattling or noticing loose hardware, bolts or other garage door parts? Your garage door works best when everything is tight and working smoothly. You can handle the tightening of some bolts and hardware on your own but call in a professional if you notice loose springs, rollers or other parts. Also, if you tighten the hardware and it quickly loosens again, that’s another sign that you have a larger problem.
Slow Response Times
When your garage door is delayed or stalls when you try to open and close it, it can be frustrating. If you notice slow response times, lubricate the system and check for any misalignment. If it is still not working properly, you may need to turn to an expert to take a closer look and find the root cause of the problem.
Not Closing Completely
Pay close attention to when your garage door shuts and ensure it closes completely. If it does not go down the entire way, there could be a gap along the ground, leaving the garage unsecured. You would not want to leave your garage open for anyone or anything to enter inside, especially if there is direct access to your home.
A door not closing completely also means that the weather-stripping cannot do its job. You could end up wasting energy through air leaks or dealing with excess debris on your garage floor.
When Should You Upgrade Your Garage Door?
Preventative maintenance has so many great advantages. However, some situations will require more than a tune-up, and you may be better off replacing your garage doors entirely.
If you experience any of the following with your existing doors, consider getting an upgrade:
- Repeat repairs: If your garage door is in constant need of maintenance, it’s likely time to replace them with a newer system. Repeat repairs can add up, and they may end up costing you more than if you upgraded.
- Extensive damage: Damaged panels or a broken garage door can have many different negative effects on your home and family. Busted garage doors often look very unattractive and hurt your home’s curb appeal. They can also pose a serious safety concern and impact the functionality of your system.
- Old age: How long your garage doors will last will depend on a few factors, such as how often you utilize them and perform preventative maintenance. Some garage doors can operate effectively for 40 years, while others will start to decline after about 10. If your doors are more than a decade old, consider upgrading to something new.
- Energy inefficiency: There are many ways your garage doors could be underserving you regarding energy usage. If your system is older, it likely requires more energy to operate than newer models. The door itself may also fall short in effectively sealing air leaks and insulating your home. When you upgrade, you can enjoy more energy efficiency and, in some cases, lower utility costs.
- Outdated appearance: Another reason you may want to replace your existing garage door is if it has an outdated or unsightly appearance. Upgrading to something new can boost your home’s curb appeal and complement the rest of your design and architecture.
When upgrading, be sure to turn to an expert and never replace your doors or components by yourself. A professional can do this more safely and efficiently.
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Our team of experts is here to help you with a range of professional services, including installation, repairs and ongoing maintenance. From panel replacements to motor tune-ups, we can help keep your system working at its best all year long.
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Additional Resources On Garage Door Repair:
- Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
- My Garage Door is Broken. Can I Fix it Myself?
- Guide to Seasonal Garage Door Maintenance
- Garage Door Maintenance Checklist
- Do I Need Annual Garage Door Maintenance?


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Seasickness On Board
For the prevention of sea sickness it is highly recommended to stay out of the toilet facility if you are feeling unwell aboard a Mills Charters boat.
Fresh air on boat a boat is the best place to sit to avoid seasickness. There are sea sick bags available on the boats. Please ask the crew for assistance at anytime if you are are suffering from sea sickness or are feeling unwell. If you do insist on going into the toilet if suffering sea sickness, please make a Crew member aware before doing so.

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An individual wheel loader for the employees
Atlas Weyhausen GmbH has been manufacturing agricultural and construction machinery for around 50 years.
Together with the company, we have developed a miniature version of a wheel loader as a pencil box. The original “Weycor” logo is printed on several spots on the vehicle.
“Your excavator pen box made us curious. Our management was very keen on the idea of producing our own model,” reports Holger Wagner from Atlas Weyhausen. After customising the model according to the company’s model, the graphic design, and the approval of the sample, 2500 units rolled off the production line in our company.
The mini wheel loaders were distributed throughout the trade organisation and are now there found on every desk.
“In the meantime, a competition is running for the fastest and correct assembling of the pencil box “, Holger Wagner tells us.
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Twelve years later, SparkFun employees each month build 80,000 to 100,000 circuit boards — in signature red — at their Niwot headquarters. Its online store offers 2,000 different products, and revenues last year were nearly $33 million.
Last weekend, the company opened SparkFun Emporium, its first offline store at its headquarters here.
The boot-strapped SparkFun, which employs about 140 people, caters to the small guy. That’s why it opened the store. After tours of the manufacturing facility, visitors want to buy kits and parts.
“A big driver of the maker movement is the availability of components,” said Dale Dougherty, the magazine’s founding editor and Maker Media’s CEO. “You and I both might have different projects in mind, but we use the same Arduino board. SparkFun, along with a few others like Adafruit, make this approachable.”
… it’s time to relinquish the reins of SparkFun to someone who adores setting strategy, daydreams about tomorrow without distraction and enjoys herding cats (a.k.a, managing people). It’s time to get back to building cool stuff and doing something silly with it.
…and while we were about to post about the SparkFun Emporium – in other SparkFun news (which we’re not sure how to process yet) today Nate the CEO announced he is stepping down and looking for a new CEO. Nate will be focusing on engineering.


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Childhood Photos Of The Most Evil People In History
They say that all children are nice and sweet. That may be true, but some of them turn out to be cruel, evil human beings. Check out these childhood photos of the most evil people in history.
1. Adolf Hitler
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2. Myra Hindley
The most evil woman in Britain. Between 1963-65 Myra Hindley and her partner, Ian Brady, murdered five children aged 10-17 years.
3. Josef Mengele
Also known as the Angel of Death. He conducted sick experiments on prisoners of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
4. Karla Homolka
Canadian serial killer, who along with her husband Paul Bernardo murdered three young women, including her own sister.
5. Benito Mussolini
The leader of the Italian fascists during the World War II.
6. Reinhard Heydrich
The SS officer, head of the Gestapo and the Security Service (Ger. Sicherheitsdienst). Hitler described him as “the man with the iron heart”. He is one of the originators of the “Final Solution to the Jewish Question”.
7. Heinrich Himmler
Hitler’s right hand. One of the main leaders of Nazi Germany. The head of the SS, Gestapo and German police. He was responsible for the extermination of Jews in Europe.
8. Andrei Chikatilo
Soviet serial killer and pedophile nicknamed the Butcher of Rostov. He confessed to a total of 56 murders and was tried for 53 of these killings in April 1992. He sexually abused his victims before and after the murder. In some cases, he also ate their body parts.
9. Charles Manson
The leader of the religious group “The Manson Family”. Responsible for the death of Roman Polanski’s wife – Sharon Tate.
10. Aileen Wuornos
Prostitute that between 1989-1990 killed seven men in Florida. The movie “Monster” with Charlize Theron is based on the story of her life.
11. Jeffrey Dahmer
One of the most famous American serial killers. He is known as the Milwaukee Cannibal. He raped, killed and dismembered 17 boys and young men. He ate some of the bodies.
12. Osama bin Laden
Founder and leader of Al-Qaeda. Responsible for the attacks on the WTC in 2001.
13. Anders Breivik
Norwegian nationalist who killed 77 people in two attacks (in Oslo and on the Utoya island) in 2011.

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The Rose Corporation in Reading, PA has an opening for a project manager with QA & QC responsibilities.
The Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical support to the entire company in metallurgical, welding, NDE (non-destructive examination), and fabrication processes for product and process control and for the development of welding procedures in accordance with ASME, AWS, and other codes for the joining of metals and alloys. They will oversee more than one project simultaneously; have overall administrative responsibility for the execution of the project; be responsible for client liaison, budgets, schedules, and controls and will direct and coordinate engineering activities and all other related activities such as procurement, cost control and construction management, cost estimates and quote proposals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the quality management system and the company quality policies & objectives.
- Liaison with customers on quality documentation, NDE requirements, Welding, and related metallurgical issues.
- For ASME Section 1 & B31.1 Power Piping Codes, & Section VIII Div I pressure vessel Codes, performs Code required calculations manually and/or with the use of computer-aided design software to verify customer supplied drawings & specifications for quotation purposes.
- Functions as the Authorized Company Representative for contracted Code work and creates/maintains Quality Assurance documentation for that vessel. Responsible for the application of the proper stamps and nameplates upon the approval of the AI.
- Maintains and updates Quality Assurance Manual for ASME and NBIC (National Board Inspection Code). Functions as the Authorized Company Representative for renewal of certificates issued by the Agencies (ASME & NBIC). Controls the use of stamps and nameplates.
- Manage quotation process for the assigned customer base
- Be effective support to the production requests and material needs for as much of the project as possible.
- Keep in contact with and effectively manage the client’s needs and wishes.
- Coordinate and schedule all aspects of the project.
- Generate invoices on a consistent and timely basis according to company policy
- Review new drawings and designs during the development phase and make recommendations and modifications, where advisable, to conform to production capabilities and limitations and minimize cost.
- Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is conducive to a healthy and productive business environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in an engineering discipline from a four-year college or university; or two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with metal fabrication and welding industry procedures.
- Welding experience involving plate, structural, piping, etc.
- Quality control experience in NDE methods such as LPT, MPT, VT, RT, UT, and vacuum leak testing as applied to welded fabrications.
- Working knowledge of ASME Section I, IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, V, VIII Div I, IX, B31.1, AWS D1.1, D1.5, and related Sections and the Application of the Codes to welded fabrications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office modules including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment, with experience estimating material costs and structural and plate steel and alloy metal fabrication.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD is helpful.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE:
- Able to write general instructions, and procedures (if appropriate).
- Can effectively present information and respond to questions from supervised employees, other company managers, co-workers, and customers.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; good writing skills.
- Hands-on problem solver, willing to spend time in the shop with the production crews identifying quality problems and finding the necessary solutions
- Excellent communications skills, both written & oral
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
- Must have the knowledge and be able to develop PQRs, WPSs and produce WPQs for Welders and Fitters
- Ability to keep Continuity up for all Welders and Fitters
- Must be able to prepare for and meet with our Authorized Inspection Agency and ASME Code Auditor (National Board) for our Code Stamps
SALARY & BENEFITS
The compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year depending on experience.
The Rose Corporation also offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance; group life, disability, vision, and dental; HSA; 401(k) with match and ten paid holidays.


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Spicy Grilled Chicken Salad
By: Chef Cathy Zeis
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed into 1/2" pieces
2 large red peppers, tops removed and seeded
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup black grapes
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 TBS. shaved almonds
1 TBS. mayonnaise
2 TBS. Tabasco sauce marinade with garlic
In a glass bowl, marinade the chicken breast in the Tabasco sauce for 10 minutes. Grill chicken over a hot grill for 6 minutes per side. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. In a small bowl, mix all other ingredients except pepper. Fold in cubed chicken and mix to incorporate. Fill each pepper with chicken salad and serve with a side of fresh fruit.
*If you want to roast the peer, add it to the grill when you turn the chicken. This way you'll get the roasted flavor on the pepper and the pepper will still be firm enough to hold the salad.


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As the workforce in rural Indiana communities ages and retires, economic sustainability becomes a huge challenge, according to a series of reports from Purdue University, looking at a variety of issues facing rural Indiana.
The research shows the aging rural population and the fact that many young people are leaving small towns for bigger cities is hurting rural areas.
Brigitte Waldorf is an agriculture economist at Purdue who studies population trends in Indiana and other areas with a large percentage of rural communities.
“They want to go to places where they have opportunities,” she says. “And often in these rural counties, there are no opportunities.”
But Waldorf says there are many ways rural communities can bounce back.
“What the rural counties need to do is find a niche,” she says. “Some place where they are better than other rural areas.”
And some Indiana rural communities are doing just that.
Take Greencastle, for example. Mayor Sue Murray recalls the early 1980s when the downtown area was thriving with retail businesses like clothing stores department stores.
“What happened to Greencastle in that interim is that IBM, who was the largest employers, closed their first facility in 1987 moved away,” Murray says. “So a good part of our white collar workforce moved away, and we were unable to sustain those businesses couldn’t sustain any longer.”
Murray says Greencastle learned to capitalize on some of the unique aspects of their town to revitalize their community– enough to be one of the first two communities selected as a “Stellar Community” in 2011.
“The vision that we had created for ourselves at that time was to create the next best college town,” Murray says. “So that was the goal, we’ve been working diligently, not just on capital projects, but trying to bring that sense of having education being at the forefront of our community.”
Carmen Lethig, Real Estate Production Manager for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, says it’s important for rural communities to develop relationships across organizations, and that this process in unique in every town.
“Public, private, nonprofit, municipality relationships – everybody’s getting together and looking at the goals for the community and figuring out who can take a piece of all the work that needs to be done in order to get to that goal,” Lethig says.
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is also working on a statewide program to eliminate abandoned homes.
“When we develop the policy that we’re going to be able to implement first you have to take into consider the needs of Gary and Marion County,” Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe says. “But you also have to develop a policy that you can implement in Greencastle, or Ellettsville.”
He says though it is challenging, it is imperative for state government to make policies that are flexible and apply to different types of communities.


2020 Lexus GX 460 Release Date, Colors, Price, Review – For people who need to have a large SUV with fantastic off-road features, the Lexus GX 460 may be a sensible choice. It is one of the exceptional Sports utility vehicles today which is based upon the body-on-framework structure. Even so, the GX 460 is designed with outstanding characteristics and protection solutions as effectively. The present model has accessed the market with a couple of changes, but the carmaker has released the most up-to-date 2020 Lexus GX 460 that could find some good significant changes. So, it is not established, but the GX SUV could easily get somewhat modified exterior style, enhanced technology, and maybe some type of electrification less than its hood.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Engine
The 2020 Lexus GX 460 make use of the identical, familiarized engine which capabilities the existing model. It is a 4.6-liter V-8 engine which is capable to supply 301 horsepower and the torque of 329 lb-ft. This engine is mated to a 6-velocity auto transmission and will come regularly with a full-time all-wheel-drive system that functions a 2-rate shift scenario and lockable heart differential. The GX 460 is capable to strike 60 miles per hour in 7.8 mere seconds. Talking of the fuel economy, this engine is ranked at 15 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 16 mpg mixed.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Review
The Lexus GX 460 will feature the acquainted rectangular-formed body. The front-end is covered with the well-known substantial spindle grille and unique headlamps. The doorways are big and the rear kinds feature an aspect-opening up set up. As effectively, it is large and has higher entrance and get out of. The GX 460 trips on regular 18-in. tires. Nonetheless, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 could be a bit modified, but we never possess any exact specifics for the present time. Maybe, it might get a bit modified front-end with restyled headlamps, grille, and fender. As nicely, the rear fender and taillights could also be new for 2020.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Interior
The interior of the 2020 Lexus GX 460 is roomy and arrives normal with three series of chairs. It is capable of delightful up to several travelers. The front side car seats are really comfortable and there is a great deal of lower-leg and go place for those the travelers. It is large and the outward presence is outstanding. The 2nd-row counter seating is also great and can slip for further lower leg place. Nevertheless, the 3rd row of car seats is the best for kids. The next row could not be taken away nevertheless it is potential-collapsable. The normal model becomes NuLuxe furniture when the greater clip amounts are designed with the true leather material.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Release Date and Price
It is not legally proved, but the latest 2020 Lexus GX 460 ought to show up a while in after that year. The price is also not exposed. But we presume that could be a little more than the recent which starts at about $52,700.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Colors Predicted
- Black Onyx
- Claret Mica
- Fire Agate Pearl
- Nebula Gray Pearl
- Nightfall Mica
- Silver Lining Metal
- Starfire Pearl


2020 is a vintage few would choose to repeat. In many ways, it changed everything. The hard lessons 2020 delivered in California’s wine country are causing profound changes to land management. In sometimes surprising ways, it is transforming people’s conceptions of the countryside. Moreover, seeking California wildfire mitigation is inspiring a return to a holistic, rhythmic approach to farming that often feels more 18th than 21st century.
2020 is globally notorious as the year the pandemic began. But in wine country, fire was arguably an even more corrosive plague. In 2020 in California alone, 4.2 million of the Golden State’s 100 million acres burned in four months. The devastation emit 112 million tons of greenhouse gases and killed 31 people, according to a Cal Fire report. Those fires cost the wine industry $3.7 billion.
There is a seemingly endless supply of blame to go around. Fingers point from climate change and carelessly discarded cigarettes to electric fences and equipment issues. But the biggest problem, and in some ways, the most difficult to grapple with, is land management.
Finding a Better Way
“I think there has been a realization as an industry, but also in a larger sense as Californians, that there has to be a better way to live,” says Clay Shannon, proprietor of the Shannon Family of Wines. “I have grandchildren, and I worry about the world I’m giving them.”
Shannon, one of the largest certified organic winegrowers in Lake County, grew up in California, watching his grandfather raise flocks of Cordell sheep. His light-bulb moment was more than a decade ago after his 350 or so sheep he was raising on his 2,400-acre ranch accidentally got into the vineyard one day.
“When I came upon that scene, I was completely horrified,” he recalls. “But then I saw that the sheep had stripped the leaves of the vines. They then mowed the grass, and left the grapes untouched.”
Shannon’s approach to farming changed almost literally overnight becoming what he sees as a more holistic, ecologically responsible way. His new approach allows nature to manage the land instead of controlling it through a series of carbon-emitting mechanical processes.
He has eliminated four annual mows, and countless tractor passes by bringing in sheep to rotationally graze, fertilize, and weed his 1,000 acres of vineyards. He realized that their “sanitized compost,” a.k.a. poop, also reduced the carbon footprint of his entire enterprise. Specifically, it regenerated the health of the soil better than the alternatives he trucked in and manually distributed.
“Sheep produce meat, wool, they improve the soil and vines with their super high nitrogen levels and gut microbes. As my grandfather and ancestors knew, they minimize fuel loads and make land safer from fire,” he says.
Four-Legged Miracle Workers
At Sonoma Mountain’s certified organic, sustainable and biodynamic Benziger Family Winery, brand ambassador Chris Benziger also brings in sheep for regenerative farming practices. He learned just how much more they were capable of over time.
“We started bringing in sheep in 1996,” he says. “They are miracle workers, renewing the soil as they go. They also almost eliminate the need for herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.”
In 2017, he says he realized that the sheep’s grazing of the land and edges of the woods on their 85-acre property probably saved the vineyard.
“The Nuns fire burned right up to our property line and died out because it didn’t have the fuel load to keep going,” he says. “That was the work of the sheep.”
It’s Not Just California
Sadly, Oregon is also becoming accustomed to fires. 826,217 acres were destroyed by wildfires in 2020.
Stephen Hagen, owner and farmer at Antiquum Farm in Junction City, OR, has also been turned on to the depth and breadth of ruminants’ contribution to his farm.
“I use sheep, goats and pigs in the vineyard and the surrounding forest to improve the soil health and reduce fire risk,” Hagen explains. Currently, he has 100 sheep, 30 goats and 20 pigs. Although he expects the number of goats and pigs to rise significantly in the coming years. The pigs, he admits, he mostly keeps around because they’re “cute” and also delicious.
Antiquum uses the animals to their strengths, each having a very particular role to play.
“The sheep do our detail work, and the goats focus on the brush,” he says. “Sheep eat down, goats eat up. If we release goats into a few acres of woodland, they will destroy all of the underbrush and invasive species.”
A typical goat eats between 5% to 15% of its body weight daily. Therefore, a herd of 30 can work its way through at least 175 pounds of vegetation and brush daily.
“Since bringing in the goats five years ago, I have started getting a huge amount of interest from my neighbors,” Hagen reveals. “But one thing that people don’t necessarily realize is the amount of infrastructure having goats requires. They are Houdinis when it comes to escaping. So you have to have fencing; you have to have dogs to guard them and keep them safe. You have to have an airtight plan.”
In the coming years, he plans on growing his goat herd and helping neighbors and clients with fire mitigation.
“It’s a side gig that is threatening to become a full-time operation,” he admits.
Big Business Wants In With California Wildfire Mitigation
Indeed, it seems Californians writ large are open to revisiting the circular economy of meat, fiber, labor nurtured for millennia across the globe but abandoned by many powerful countries during the Industrial Revolution.
Several fire safety organizations, including Santa Barbara County Fire Safe, the city of Anaheim and Fire Safe Marin, are deploying grazing goats and sheep. The goal—to keep their homes and businesses safe from the inevitable wildfires plaguing the Pacific Northwest. Insurance companies like San Diego Gas & Electric also bring hundreds of goats to munch through fire-starting fuel, non-native species and grass to reduce fire hazards.
With more than 50,000 acres under vine and a production of 6 million cases annually, Jackson Family Wines is one of the biggest producers jumping into the grazing game.
“We began bringing animals into our farming practices a few years ago. We saw much they contributed to the health of the soil and vineyard,” says Shaun Kajiwara, vineyard director at Jackson Family Wines. They have 70 Dorper sheep rotationally grazing, weeding and fertilizing their North Coast vineyard properties. Kajiwara says their presence alone has drastically reduced the need for chemical or organic herbicides and fungicides. The sheep also clear out the forest edges and munch through fire loads there.
And then there are the cows.
“We own eight cows, and we rent others from local dairy farms as needed. We have them grazing the land between vineyards in the mountains,” Kajiwara says. “In Napa and Sonoma, a lot of the fires that have devastated those areas in the past few years traveled quickly because of the dry fuel piling up over the years in the land between vineyards and the forest.”
A recent study from the University of California showed that the 1.8 million beef cattle grazing California’s rangelands consumed 11.6 billion pounds of fire fuel. Those numbers are specific to 2017 alone. The study linked grazing to a reduction in fire fuel-loads, both of which not only increase the potential of fire in the first place but, once ignited, supercharge its intensity and reach.
Grazing Solutions Towards California Wildfire Mitigation
Kaos Sheep Outfit, a Lake County operation launched by Robert and Jamie Irwin with 50 meat and fiber ewes in 2010, now has 15,000 sheep in its care. They range across 6,500 acres in four counties working on 55 vineyards.
“For us, our priorities have always been the sheep,” says Robert. “But we love the way they care for the land as it feeds them. And of course, we appreciate their contributions with meat and fiber.”
He says he has seen a transformation in land stewardship since fires began to define life in California, around 2015.
“About 80% of our Lake County region has been affected by fires at this point,” Robert explains. “Our sheep have helped save so many houses and so much land. Fetzer was one of our first vineyard clients. We have the sheep go into the vineyard and graze around the land and woods surrounding the vineyards. The fires that came near their 960 acres of vineyards, I think, didn’t make it there at least in part because of the reduced fuel load.”
Word of Kaos’ fire-busting sheep spread quickly. In addition to the dozens of wineries his grazers protect, insurance companies and home associations have brought his team in to reduce fire risk around businesses and homes.
There’s a lot at stake—abstract concepts like wine culture and quality of life, but also cold hard cash. California’s 4,200 wineries and 5,900 grape growers deliver $57.6 billion to the state’s coffers and $114 billion to the nation’s bank.
Sheep, goats and cows alone cannot solve the climate crisis.
But if gaggles of grazers can help shore up wine country’s abstract and literal treasure trove while also helping to heal the rift modernization caused in the ancient, cyclical rhythm of life and work perfected by humans and ruminants, it would behoove businesses large and small to recruit them.
They also look pretty cute on Instagram.


Bohr's theory is useful for any atom or ion which has only a single electron. It can be used to predict the spectra of the ions He+, Li+2, Be+3 etc. And such ions with only one elctron are called "hydrogen Like". Show that for hydrogen like ions the emitted Photon wave length λ has expression:
where z is the atomic number (number of protons).


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For those seeking the Norwegian capital’s vibrant art scene, Tjuvholmen is a natural stop. While walking through the high-end neighbourhood, which is dotted with galleries and museums of all sizes, you would be lucky to bump into Galleri Semmingsen and the sprightly woman who has been running it since 1999. “I talk a lot. Some galleries think it’s cool to be quiet, but I firmly believe in communicating my passion for art. For a long time, I wanted to be an artist myself, but the more knowledge I acquired the more I realised what sacrifices that lifestyle involves. It might sound old-school, but being an artist really is a sacrifice,” says Astrid Hilde Semmingsen.
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The Indian Queen was one of Henry Purcell's final works and may in fact have been left unfinished at his death. Defining the state of the text is complicated by the fact that the work is a so-called semi-opera, a defunct form that mixed spoken dialogue, singing, and dance; the function of the surviving music isn't always totally clear. For those reasons, the work hasn't often been recorded. Many of the individual numbers are splendid examples of Purcell's style, with his sparkling ensemble dances and exuberantly rhythmic major-key tunes that seem to shake off dour minor introductory sections. The concluding work by Daniel Purcell, The Masque of Hymen, may have been written as a finale to the unfinished Henry Purcell work, which is based on a poem by John Dryden and set in colonial Latin America (not that there's any reflection of that in either the music or the lyric style). The Sixteen and conductor Harry Christophers do not really specialize in opera, and the soloists are not brilliant. But the small scale of the production is suitable for the work, and Christophers has the right kind of zip for Purcell. This isn't a lost Purcell masterpiece with the gravity and unity of Dido and Aeneas, but the album will be welcomed by Purcell lovers.
AllMusic Review by James Manheim
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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. -- One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Lee's Summit, Mo., Saturday afternoon.
Police say it was around 4:15 p.m. when a GMC pickup truck traveling north on Todd George Road struck a Chevy Express van traveling west on Leinweber Road. The impact caused both vehicles to spin in the roadway; three occupants of the van were ejected from the van.
A preliminary investigation indicates the van failed to stop at the stop sign at Todd George Road.
Police say there was a total of eleven people in the van including five adults and six children. A passenger in the van, 36-year-old Tracy J. Pycior of Independence, was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from her injuries.
According to Lee's Summit police, eight other people in the van and one person from the truck were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Todd George Road was closed in both directions between Strother and Colbern while police conducted their investigation.


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|The Property Rights Newsletter|
December 16, 2011 - Issue #642
"Common sense is not so common."
US calls for ban on in-car phone use ... even with Bluetooth.
The government's transportation safety experts recommended Tuesday to
ban all American drivers from using portable electronic devices —
including cell phones, even if you use a hands-free device. "No call,
no text, no update, is worth a human life," Deborah Hersman, chairwoman
of the National Transportation Safety Board, said at a news conference
in Washington. Besides calling for government action, the NTSB also
urged consumer electronics manufacturers to figure out a way to "disable
the functions of portable electronic devices within reach of the driver
when a vehicle is in motion" while at the same time being able to turn
themselves back on in an emergency. - But similar studies linking
cellphone use to poor driving have been challenged, most recently by
researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit, who concluded last
month that some earlier studies were seriously flawed.
Seneca cigarette dealer files for bankruptcy. One of the biggest movers of Native American-made cigarettes has filed for federal bankruptcy protection, a month after a court said the wholesaler is responsible for potentially tens of millions of dollars in federal tobacco assessments. The Chapter 11 reorganization filing by Arthur Montour, owner of Native Wholesale Supply on the Seneca Indian Nation’s Cattaraugus Reservation, lists more than $50 million in liabilities by the businessman who has become wealthy by moving billions of cigarettes made on an Ontario reservation to other tribes across the United States.
California couple enlists churchmember to beat their teen for smoking. Paul Kim, 39, of Chino Hills, is facing felony child cruelty charges after cops say he hammered the unidentified high schooler about a dozen times with an inch-thick pipe at the boy's parents request. San Bernardino County Sheriff's department is asking any other victims and witnesses to come forward.
More: Welkom bij de site van Forces Nederland. Nieuw Nederlandstalig boek over meeroken, De Mythe over Passief Roken, By Marcel Roggemans. - Gezondheidsindustrie: De internationale hulptroepen van Stivoro. - Overheid: 600 doden extra door beleid Minister Schippers? - Overheid: FDA: Grafische waarschuwingen ineffectief.
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