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Q: React functional component not updating when pushing data to array I have this functional component which is not updating when pushing data to an array:
const Experience = (props) => {
    let experience = [{
        from:"",
        to:"",
        employer_name:"",
        employer_number:""
    }];

    function addExperience() {
        experience = [...experience, {
            from:"",
            to:"",
            employer_name:"",
            employer_number:"",
        }];
    }

    return (
        <>
            {experience.map((val, idx) => {
                let id = `exp-id-${idx}`

                return(

                        ...

                )
            })}
            <button onClick={addExperience}>Add experience</button>
        </>
    )
}

When Add experience is clicked the mapping is not updated, any help?

A: Although you're updating the variable, the component itself is not rerendering. A functional component will trigger a render when one of its props update.
In order to get the desired behavior, you have to use state, either with the useState hook or by using a class component with state.
Functional component with React Hooks
import React, { useState } from 'react';

const Experience = (props) => {
    const [experience, setExperience] = useState([{
        from:"",
        to:"",
        employer_name:"",
        employer_number:""
    }]);

    function addExperience() {
        setExperience([...experience, {
            from:"",
            to:"",
            employer_name:"",
            employer_number:"",
        }]);
    }

    return (
        <>
            {experience.map((val, idx) => {
                let id = `exp-id-${idx}`

                return(

                        ...

                )
            })}
            <button onClick={addExperience}>Add experience</button>
        </>
    )
}

Class Component
import React, { Component } from 'react'

class Experience extends Component {
    state = {
        experience: [{
            from:"",
            to:"",
            employer_name:"",
            employer_number:""
        }]
    };

    function addExperience() {
        this.setState([...this.state.experience, {
            from:"",
            to:"",
            employer_name:"",
            employer_number:"",
        }]);
    }

    return (
        <>
            {this.state.experience.map((val, idx) => {
                let id = `exp-id-${idx}`

                return(

                        ...

                )
            })}
            <button onClick={this.addExperience}>Add experience</button>
        </>
    )
}


BAYOU GEORGE � The county is collecting live Christmas trees to burn in its waste-to-energy facility.
Trees can be left at four drop-off locations in Bay County between Monday and Jan. 10. The trees will be taken to the county�s incinerator off U.S. 231 and burned, turning them into electricity. It offers an �easy, environmentally friendly means of disposing this year�s Christmas tree,� according to a county news release.
Commercial trees may only be dropped off at the Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Steelfield Road Landfill.


The primary user configuration decision is over the coronagraph focal plane stop and pupil mask, the observing wavelength (Y, J, H or one of two filters in the K band) and the desired contrast and inner working distance (size of the Coronagraphic mask). Coronagraph configurations are: direct imaging (for imaging or polarimetric imaging), Coronagraphic (combined with either polarimetric imaging, or spectroscopy). Note that the Y filter is a design goal; you should state clearly if the Y filter is critical to your programme.
The tables below list the properties of the standard GPI coronagraphic configurations. GPI will automatically select appropriate apodizer, focal plane masks, and Lyot stops for each wavelength. In GPI's apodized-pupil Lyot coronagraph, these three are carefully matched to each other - performance would be severely degraded if e.g. the Y-band focal plane mask was used at K band.
*K2 throughput is significantly lower than K1 and with significantly higher skies the performance in K2 can't be guaranteed, i.e. ANY K2 observations is in shared risk mode with no guarantee of performance.
Direct imaging (without coronagraph) or NRM (Non Redudant Mask) are available options for all filters - to specify, use e.g. "K1-direct" or "K1-NRM"
Spectral resolution varies slightly across the detector; typical values are given above. Each individual spectrum is 12-18 pixels long. The coronagraph mask diameter sets a hard limit on the inner working angle, but typically full performance is only achieved ~1 λ/D beyond the mask radius; the contrast curves given in the Contrast page should be used to predict performance at a given radius.
In addition, coronagraph masks are available for a non-redundant aperture masking mode, at the moment we have no performance data for the NRM-modes. It should also be noted that the GPI pipeline at the moment will not reduce fully the NRM data. Any NRM data are only guaranteed to be taken under the requested conditions as any other performance indicators are not available.
In polarimetric mode, the light is not spectrally dispersed - the whole waveband is split into two polarization channels.
For your science target, you will need to be able to specify its magnitude both in the I band and in your observing waveband. This information, combined with estimates of r0 and t0 from prior, internal, WFS telemetry, is used to pre-configure the AO system, including loop gains, bandwidths, and to select the sub-aperture size for the fast WFS. Wavefront sensors, wavefront controllers, and calibration system all operate autonomously.
In the direct imaging mode (without coronagraph) the CAL unit is not available. Note that the contrast curves are based on the assumption of the use of a coronagraphic mask.
The masks are fixed orientation and optimized with respect to a fixed Cassegrain angle. With the Cassegrain angle always fixed (and not adjustable) it means that the sky will always rotate around the detector optical axis determined by the OIWFS axis.
Cold pupil mask. As described above.
Filter wheels. Blocking filters are used to isolate diffraction orders and to control the background reaching the detector array. These will closely approximate the standard Y, J, H filters, plus two custom filters (K1 and K2) to span the two-micron window. Filter bandpasses are listed in the tables above, and are shown graphically in the figure below. As stated above, provision of the Y filter is a design goal.
Polarization analyzer. An optional polarizing beam splitter (a Wollaston prism), introduces an angular deflection between ordinary and extraordinary rays and produces two images with orthogonal polarization states on the focal plane array. Together with an external rotating half-wave plate, the analyzer permits measurement of the Stokes parameters.
On-chip integration time will be set automatically, by two considerations. First, the integration time must be long enough that speckle noise or photon halo shot noise must dominate over detector read noise and dark current. Second, the on-chip integration time must be sufficiently short that trailing of images does not significantly degrade detectability of faint companions at the outer working distance.
For bright stars, the H2RG will support subarray readout modes allowing very short exposures. In full-readout mode for spectroscopy, the detector will just enter saturation on H magnitudes brigher than 2.


When your blood sugar is dipping dangerously low, reach for mini cookies with a side of chocolate-dipped raisins. Calendar booked through lunch? Cashews + LÄRABAR + cheese crackers will save you.
While you can use whatever containers you have on hand to create your custom kit, we're big fans of craft organizers and bento-style lunchboxes known for their many compartments. Ideally, you'll want five or more sections for the right balance of snacks.
Obviously the next step is the best step: filling up your kit with snacks. But before you go adding everything in your kitchen cupboard all willy-nilly, let's talk about balance. While it's tempting to load up on nothing but M&Ms, gummy bears and jelly beans, that combination will do nothing to help you when you've skipped breakfast.
The perfect snack box comes down to five categories and the best, most balanced boxes hit on each one. With these basic rules in place, your options are limitless!
Having a small treat on hand is the key to keeping those 3:00pm candy-machine cravings in check and your appetite for dinner in place.
Boredom leads to its fair share of snacking, when time seems to stand still these snacks will keep your mouth moving and your taste buds happy.
Snacks high in protein will fill you up, not out. Choose any of these to keep hunger down and satisfaction levels up.
If you don't have something salty in the mix, you're doing it wrong. Is there a more quintessential snacking category? We didn't think so.
When stress strikes, believe it or not, crunching down with your jaw can be cathartic.


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It's been a couple of days since I last blogged but I've kept at the better food and diet choices as well as the exercise. I actually got in ride number four of the week tonight and tipped the scales at an increasingly svelt 299.6 pounds. It took me less than two weeks to get back down under 300!
In spite of all of this, I'm still really struggling on the weekends. I went to the gym this morning, got to see my daughter at swim lessons for the first time, and went to lunch with my parents. But I still felt 'off'. I struggled to think of anything else to do other than just come straight home afterwards and 'hide' in the house. I think things are going better but it's frustrating that I can't seem to snap out of the overall funk that has been lingering around for way too long.
I still think there's something to be said for being lonely. It's hard to enjoy going out when there's no one around to share it with. I know, I know - how am I lonely with this much family around that cares about me? And that's just the thing. Not having a partner in crime is starting to wear at me. At least I'm now receptive to the idea...I wasn't before.


Two weeks ago week I outlined every piece of gear that I regularly use in my day to day training or racing. Not the stuff that I review for products, but rather, the goods that I always turn back to once the product review goods go back.
Back by popular demand, today The Girl has updated her previous list as well. There's a few minor areas of overlap between hers and mine, but it's not quite as similar as you'd think. Plus, her answers are probably funnier than mine. From here on out, it's all in her own words, enjoy!
Hello! I hope you enjoy my banter below about the different products I use. You might be disappointed to read I am not so tech-enthused as Ray. I like to use what works, what's simple, and hopefully looks half decent! I haven't held back on my list, everything from hair products, bras, and Garmin preferences. Just keep reading. Thanks for supporting the site and any questions you might have please don't hesitate to drop them in the comments section and I'll get back to you soon!
Swimsuit: TYR Sport Women's Reversible Solid Diamondback Swim Suit: Unlike Ray I do not dabble in other swim suits. This is the suit for me, it's a great quality suit, true to fit and the elastics don't breakdown after a season of chlorinated pools!
Swim Watch: Freestyle Women's Shark – You must understand I'm not as tech savvy as Ray. More so, I just don't have the interest that he (and likely you) have in all of these gizmos. Don't everybody scream, but this is my favorite watch ever. Unless I am testing something else for Ray this is what is on my wrist (in the pool). It does not have any download features or lap saving history. And to the frustration of Ray and Coach, during a time-trial set, I will pause on every two flip turns, squint at the tiny screen to verify my split before pushing off… losing valuable seconds each time.
Shampoo & Conditioner: I'm still using this stuff! Ultra Swim Shampoo & Ultra Swim Conditioner This is mostly for the ladies. We know what the chlorine does to your hair, and usually being super rushed to get out of the pool in the early hours and off to work, we don't always take good care. Here's a tip from my hair stylist (who despises my swim hobby), just take a quarter sized glob of conditioner and rub it into the ends of your hair before twisting it back up into your cap. The rest of your hair will still get some conditioner love because the water that gets trapped in the cap spreads it out, and your hair gets a mini conditioning treatment while you workout! Voilà.
Drills – Pull Buoy: FINIS Foam Pull Buoy– Since I do not have as much "body" to float, I found that the speedo pull buoy that Ray and my coach use was a little over kill for me, so I scaled down to this "Junior" pull buoy and love it.
Drills – Swimmer Snorkel: FINIS Swimmers Snorkel – This is useful for balance drills primarily, allowing me to focus on position (looking at hands, etc…) without having to come up for air.
Openwater – Booties: Blueseventy Swim Socks – At this point in my life if that water is that cold, I'm realistically not getting in. BUT, in the past, I used these booties to keep my toes warm, and they were a big help getting me onto the podium!
Openwater – Swim Cap: Bluesventy Skull cap – Again, for super-cold water (Mr. Boise 70.3), I use this swim cap – and like Ray I also cut off the annoying chin strap (as most people do).
Openwater – Anti-chaff: I don't seem to have the chafing issues others have with neck rub in my wetsuit. Maybe I'm just not doing it right? But if I needed anything for chafing I'm a Glide girl.
Swim bag: I'm still rocking my gear bag that was given as part of the race swag at the St. John's Triathlon (up in my hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada).
Openwater Swim Watch: I used to just use my old trusty pool watch from earlier in the post, but now that my new Garmin FR620 favorite is much sleeker than previous watches, I'll be just as likely to toss that on. While I am married to the king of sports techno, I don't like having multiple gadgets. Yes, I know it's a running watch. Yes, it annoys Ray too.
The bike: Trek Speed Concept WSD 7.0 We had a small issue with this bike, whereby the frame cracked instead of the quick replacement piece of the derailleur. This was a $2700 problem rendering my bike a unicycle. To be fair that was 3 years ago, Trek eventually replaced my frame, and they very well may have fixed the design since. Other than that, this bike is specially designed for the ladies, and came in a size XS for me! I love love love the bike and the fit.
Power Meter: Quarq Cinqo – I bought this a few years ago because Ray and my coach told me to. I'm sure there are more up to date devices at the moment, but as you've already realized I don't get super into the technologies of these devices. All I care about is Quarq has provided outstanding customer service and this power meter is reliable! I'm happy, don't fix what's not broken!
Race Wheels: Zipp Wheel 404's– I bought these from a pro a few years ago, so mine are a different color than the ones in the link. Since my bike is set for 650 wheels rather than the "average person's" 700 size wheels, they are a hard find but usually discounted when you do! I love them.
Front hydration system: Profile Design Aero Bottle– This link is slightly different than the one I use. I bought mine before "insulated" bottles were available for this system; mine is just a hard plastic, otherwise the same. I really like this system, very straightforward and very easy to refill on the fly at a bottle station during a race. I like to stay in aero position all day long, so having the straw right there is perfect.
CO2 Kit: This little kit from Performance fits right into my bike rack system as well, just like it does in Ray's rack.
Regular Helmet: Giro Atmos – I truly hate most helmet designs. Maybe I have a weird head shape, but they ALL give me headaches (no I'm not wearing a size too small). The Atmos + sandpaper customization has been tolerable.
Aero Helmet: Giro Advantage 2 Helmet – If I didn't look like a fool, I would be doing all training rides in this helmet… fits my head the best = less headaches.
Bike jerseys: Louis Garneau Women's Jersey – I am a creature of habit and really only wear 2-3 different ones. My main go-to is this one because it is so thin and breathable. I'm sure it's about time for a new one… but since I no longer have a bike, my jerseys are the least of my problems!
Bike shorts/bib: Sugoi Women's RPM short – all I can say is these shorts changed my world. (These are not my triathlon racing shorts, just long ride, everyday training shorts. They are amazing).
Bike Shoes: Shimano SH-WT52 Triathlon Shoes – Triathlon can get overwhelming with prices of equipment, etc. But I purchased these shoes in 2008, so many years later with no sign of needing new ones it turned out to be a pretty good investment! Love them.
Cold Weather Bike Top: Gore Cycling Tech Jacket – This is one item I have actually updated. I love the quality and durability of Gore brand, and while it looks a little pricey now, you won't need to buy new ones… like ever.
Bike Trainer: This is an interesting one. Total disclaimer, I am spoiled and have never had to buy a trainer (well, since being married to Ray). I usually use whatever trainer that is currently occupying the space in front of the TV. If I could ever tell Ray what to do (and he complied) I think my preference is the Wahoo one, simply for quietness, certainly not out of functionality. I hate having to take off that back wheel.
Bike Computer/GPS: Edge 500 This is a Ray hand-me-down from many years ago and I am a loyal gadget owner. It works. I know how to work it. It talks to all of the other equipment I need it to. I don't want to figure out a new bike computer while in areo position. UNLESS… Garmin finally takes the long time hint and sends me a one-off crazy neon colored or all white Edge 500, then I would change device (color), but still it should be an Edge 500. Just because Ray doesn't accept free things from companies, I still don't understand why I have to be left out this whole time?!?!
Running Shoes: Asic Women's Gel DS Trainer – Every runner has super different needs for running shoes, so I would suggest getting a good shoe fitting by a trusted running store or your physical therapist. I switched to the Gel DS Trainer from the Kayano's because it's a much lighter shoe that still provides good support. I have tendinitis in one foot from an old dislocated metatarsal and the DS-Trainer has alleviated the flare-ups. Fits my foot so well I have zero hesitation taking a pair straight from the box and out on an 18mile run… it has happened!
Running Shorts: New Balance Minimus Split Shorts – I cannot tell you how much I love these things! #Winner.
Race Singlet: For the life of me I cannot find the Nike dry fit singlet that I like to race in. Otherwise I am slowly becoming an Oiselle convert. This company is made of female runners making good products for female runners. Here's my new fav from them.
Sports Bra: Champion Seamless Cami – I know, too much info for the guys. But girls are always fussing over sports bras, and a good 30 second jog on the spot in a dressing room is not the same as a 10 miler in a sports bra. Furthermore, sports bras are by no means one style fits all. So, I'll put it out there I don't need a lot happening in the support area, I just want support, breathable fabric, and non-chafing. There is zero need for me to spend $45-$60 on a terrible Nike bra when these Champion brand ones are amazing! I have about 6 of them… maybe 8.
Running Anti-Chafing Product: Skin Strong Silk or Glide . I love the Skin Strong product, but it's a pain to travel with since it's a liquid and Ray doesn't let me check baggage when traveling, and thus I always have a random stick of body glide hanging around. I actually met the makers of Skin Strong at Interbike several years ago and they gave me a sample bottle. I've used it ever since as it does not wear off on long runs, and I d0 prefer it to Body Glide. At first I was afraid it might be greasy but it wasn't at all and didn't leave any residue on your shorts/clothes. Super convenient to spray on, and if you're buddy asks for a bit it isn't as gross as sharing your body stick… think about it.
Long Run Hydration: CamelBak Women's 50 oz. – This has been great, the women's fit is snug and doesn't bounce around or rub your armpits. It holds enough water for all but the very hottest and longest training runs. For me, 50 oz is a lot to drink. Plus the little pocket on the bottom is positioned that you can reach back and jimmy it open to sneak out another gel without having to break your pace.
Cold Weather Running Top: Gore Women's Running Vest & Nike Dryfit Long Sleeve – I am more of a 'layer the crap out of what I have', rather than 'buying a running specific jacket' person. Ray will sometimes count the layers to tease me. This Running vest, however, was a great addition 2 years ago and has been really durable and comfortable! I wear a lot of cold weather gear on top, the legs can handle the cold but I have a hard time if my chest and back get too cold. I will even wear the vest with a Dryfit tee just to keep my back warm, but arms cool.
Bike/Run Nutrition: GU Energy Gels – We have used a lot of different products over the last few years, and this is my current go to. I will admit that the EFS Liquid Shot was the best nutrition I have used to date, but I have a seriously wacky stomach and I had taken in so much of this stuff in a two year period that it now immediately sets off a gag reflex. I cannot get it down, I wish I could, but there is such a thing of having too much of a good thing. GU gels are my next preference because they are a known good; I know how my body will react and they do the job. Ray is currently loving these guys: PowerBar Energy Blasts and I have had them a few times before some intensity workouts, they haven't caused any problems, but I'm going to have to wait on that opinion until we start getting up into the 15+ mile workouts. Btw, I like the Cola and Lemon, Ray eats the Strawberry Banana & Raspberry.
With that, hope you enjoyed my little world of sports training. And like Ray, if you have any questions – just place them as a comment below and I'll get right to answering them. Thanks!
Always love seeing posts from my fellow Newfie! FWIW, I also used to get headaches from my helmets. I started wearing my hair in pigtails vs ponytails and for some reason that really seemed to help (it's less aero- but I'll take that over the headache on a long ride).
Doh – my bad, thanks!
I like the idea of diving into bananas, preferably peeled.
My person was JUST in Paris with her mom this last week, and I sent her to your bakery! Alas, she didn't bring any back for me, but raved how they are better than anything in DC. Grr.
Anyway, do not be embarrassed by the mittens! I wear a pair of gloves when I run, but I put a pair of socks on OVER the gloves to keep my hands warm! And it works!
This will be my second year doing the St. John's Tri!
First, Ray is a lucky guy to have you as friend/partner/wife. You didn't mention Heart Rate monitors. I have no business affiliation with LifeBEAM, but I have been using the hat and it works great. They also have a visor.
I was DS Trainer guy from version 1-17/18. I tried Hoka One One Cliftons last fall. For me it has been the best running shoe I have used in my 39 years of running(over 82,000 miles). Light 7 1/2 ounces, and the best padding/comfort I can recall. The women's shoe is only 6 1/2 ounces. Got over 700 miles on the first pair and could still run in them. Second pair closing in on 600 miles and they still feel great.
Maybe it's just for me, but none of the amazon (.es) links in the text are working.
I like your choice of gear and reasoning.
You get the low down on the best stuff from Ray, but have a more pragmatic take on what works.
Optimizing takes a lot of effort/investment, and often yields little to no improvement.
Difference between nothing, $1 pair, and $40 pair is very little.
Well, I don't know… 🙂 You won't catch me with nothing covering my hands when it's cold. Point accepted on the price, though. Socks are good when running. I had to up the spending for Northern European winter cycling: I use (MTB) Bar Mitts – link to barmitts.com – combined with some sort of glove, usually a lobster glove.
We want more posts about The Girl!
I suffered through Giro helmet headaches for years, just thought it's the way it was supposed to be. Then I switched to Bell,and later Lazer. Phew…no more headaches.
What his the saddle? Looking to get a new saddle for the wife……. shes currently on the OEM one.
I enjoyed this post very much. We all know that you are the real reason Ray is able to do what he does. Thank you for what you do and supporting him. Also, thank you for making cupcakes.
p.s. I definitely hope to try one of you two's cupcakes when I'm next in Paris!
I am not sure it is nice to say that I am happy to learn that someone else besides me has the helmet=headache issue. I honestly thought it is my personal issue. In addition to that I can not wear sunglasses and "one size fits no-one" headwear. Currently I have my second Lazer O2 helmet and in spite of the fact that the company totally let me down saying that yeah, we have the policy of giving discount if you buy a new helmet to replace a crashed one but this does not apply to your country, it is the only helmet that does not give me headaches. Can you wear sunglasses?
My headaches went away when I switched from Giro to Lazer helmets. The Lazer helmet seems to cradle my head better and in a way that assures that it is snug without causing pressure points. Also, do you have a preferred chamois cream for riding?
Yeah, what's with the helmets!? I'm impressed (sort of) that you use power at all. I know a group of people who seem obsessed with it. SO DULL the endless blathering about power! I'm going to try the lube…I don't care for glide so much. Chamois cream? I use Assos and Chamois Bttr Euro…anything better? I use the Tyr swim suit also…so good, but I also use Suit Saver after every swim. HRM, the Mio Link is great. Your Sig 'O there reviewed it. Wonder do you use it? Cheers! Lovely list.
just a quick note – your frontpage still links to your 2013 lists (under "5 easy steps…").
Thank you so much for this. I have a question – when you are doing Tri's do you switch your sportswatch? or do you use the separate monitors? I have been having a hard time finding a bike that will fit me as I'm very short. I'll have to check out the treks.
Hey Jason, it's been a year now! Whats the update on the chamois/glide cream?
Hopefully we can get back to you soon with something fantastic. Until then, give me nudge if you're wondering about the progress.
Hey, as you're not a large person, I'm wondering how big the Garmin FR620 is on your wrist. I have small wrists and it looks like it would engulf my wrist. Great list, thanks for sharing!
Can we see the 2016 girls gear list? I started running last year and this year i'm running trails and started doing raises.. so i'm finally looking into fitness watches and can't decide (gearing towards Suunto).
Let me know what you ended up deciding on!
Why don't most women care about gear?
I mean, I care about babies. I obsessed over my girls when they were babies as if they were a new power meter….
I love your post!! Can you please update it with a new one for 2017/2018?!?! We are soo ready for it!
Thanks for the detailed info (and humorous segments of the Forerunner 935 review!
Morning! Thanks very much for this useful post.
In trying to buy a multisport watch for my wife I am leaning towards the Garmin 735XT on the basis that the 920/Fenix5 are simply far too big for her wrist, and (having read DC's full report) the bugs aren't going to bother her in the slightest.
I wonder if there are any similar sized competitors I should be considering as well? Any advice or recommendations would be awesome please.
Do you have any thoughts/knowledge on wearables for females with tiny wrists? My wife's wrist is REALLY small (50mm).
Any gadgets that will fit and operate correcty? Or is she doomed to the kids versions?
I was trying to find a good headband and I am not sure what to buy as I need one as its so hot I am sweating heaps and not sure if I should buy either of these running headbands link to grandheadbands.com should I go terry or cotton?


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50+ Cheap Dinner Recipes Ideas for $5 or Less. This is the ultimate list for easy recipes for families on a budget! Also provides tips on how to grocery shop for dinner on a budget and save money! Bookmark this page!
Can we have some real talk?
Who doesn't need a budget nowadays?
With rent, health insurance, student loan debt and childcare costs on the rise – does anyone actually have money to save nowadays? With living costs increasing, but salaries not on the rise, we all need to be crafty with dinner recipes.
If you're looking at starting to budget your dinner meals, then you've come to the right place. Maybe you're looking for a full week's worth of cheap dinner recipes, or maybe you're just looking for 1-2 recipes a week. Either way, these recipes will save your family money!
Always look at what's on sale. Look at your grocery ad online before you head to the store.
Improvise your meals depending on what's on sale. If the recipe calls for broccoli and it's not on sale, but cauliflower is on sale, use cauliflower instead.
Make a list. Decide before going to the store what supplies you need. Don't go off the list.
Buy in season fruits and vegetables. If they're out of season, they will cost a lot more.
Visit farmers markets or vegetables stands for better deals.
Buy in bulk if at all possible. If you use rice often, buy a 15 pound bag of rice instead of buying small bags. The same goes for beans, soaking beans overnight is going to save you lots of money instead of buying canned beans.
Think about leftovers. If you're cooking for a family of 2 or 3, can you make enough to last you 2 meals? Maybe you need to buy a $2 loaf of French bread to last you the additional dinner (and you can freeze bread for later meals!).
Grow your own food, if at all possible. For a pack of tomato seeds that cost $1, you can can enough tomato sauce to last you a year!
Buy vegetables in bulk and freeze them! If green beans are on sale, buy a few pounds and freeze them! Here's how to freeze green beans.
Buying meat in family packs is significantly cheaper than buying 1 serving. I always buy the family pack of meat and freeze in individual bags once I get home from the store.
Learn to love your slow cooker! The crockpot can provide cheap and easy meals for families!
EASY RECIPE for Mini Coffee Cake Muffins that taste just like Coffee Cake! Add a cinnamon sugar crumble on top! They are so quick to make! My family loves them for breakfast and dessert! Recipe makes 16 mini muffins.
These Mini Coffee Cake Muffins are delicious. D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! As a kid one of my favorite desserts was coffee cake – breakfast, dessert, holidays – it didn't matter, when I saw it I was always going to have a piece! I have fond memories of sitting down at the kitchen as a child, cutting up a little slice and eating it. I also have memories of that slice never lasting very long, because I was so excited to eat it!
Well it's a good thing that I'm a adult now so that means I can make a entire batch of Coffee Cake muffins and eat them all if I want! That's one of the bonuses of being a adult!
I was recently craving a piece of coffee cake but wasn't in the mood to make a entire cake. I really love mini muffins because since they are small it means I can eat 1 (or 2 or 3 or 4….) without guilt. For these Mini Coffee Cake Muffins, they taste just like traditional Coffee Cake with the moist cake and the cinnamon sugar crumble on top.
These are hands down one of my family's favorite recipes that I make. You can serve them for breakfast or dessert! They also make a great holiday treat if you like to make your bake gifts for your family!
ITALIAN Ham and Turkey Sliders with ROASTED Vegetables on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls! This mini sandwich recipe is so easy to make and makes the perfect meal for dinner, potlucks and party finger foods!
You're going to love these Italian Ham and Turkey Sliders with roasted vegetables! They are the perfect mini sandwich for dinner, potlucks and picnics!
Our family loves sandwiches, especially Italian Sandwiches. For dinner I wanted to do something fun with sandwiches, so I grabbed a pack of Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls and created mini sandwiches with ham, turkey, cheese and roasted mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes!
NO BUTTER Homemade Pancakes recipe are fluffy and so easy to make! They're so good you won't miss the butter at all, that makes them more healthy too! These made from scratch pancakes are my favorite Saturday morning breakfast, my family considers them the best! Dairy Free/Vegan too!
Don't have any butter? That's ok. Today we're going to make some No Butter Homemade Pancakes. They're just as delicious as butter made ones… maybe even better! We love these pancakes so much in our house that they became our #1 pancake recipe!
I wish I could say these pancakes were created because suddenly I wanted to make healthy pancakes and do without the butter, but the truth is that we were out of butter. Do you often run out of butter too?
Easy and educational Outer Space Crafts for Preschoolers! These simple projects are sure to keep children of all ages busy while having fun! The collection includes paper rockets, paper plate UFO flying saucers, space shuttle paper crafts, pom pom solar system mobiles and much more!
With a daughter named Enceladus, you can bet we love outer space. In wanting to keep her active, and to educate her about the exciting world of space, here are some of the best Outer Space Crafts for Preschoolers!
The collection includes paper rockets, paper plate UFO flying saucers, space shuttle paper crafts, pom pom solar system mobiles and much more! All of the projects can have a emphasis on learning and story telling.
EASY Crockpot Salisbury Steak With Cream of Mushroom Soup! This Slow Cooker recipe is easy to make and is ready in 5 hours! It's made with dry onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup to make a comforting gravy your entire family is going to love! I always serve on egg noodles or with mashed potatoes! This is one of my favorites simple weeknight meals!
I hope you had a great weekend! This past Sunday we cheered the runners on outside our apartment during the NYC Marathon! The weather was chilly and the raindrops were falling so I knew we were going to have a comforting slow cooker Sunday night meal!
I made this Crockpot Salisbury Steak with Cream of Mushroom Soup and it was the perfect dish to say goodbye to the weekend with. This Slow Cooker meal is creamy, comforting, hearty and just warms the heart in the way that home cooked meals should.
Salisbury Steak has been one of my favorites since I was a child but I wasn't in the mood to do a baked salisbury steak, instead I wanted something to throw in the Slow Cooker and make dinner easy.
I love creamy slow cooker meals, like Meatball Potato Casserole, and Sweet Potato and Ham Soup, so I gave this a extra creamy gravy made with cream of mushroom soup!
The actual Salisbury Steak patties are easy to make. Throw ground beef, dry onion soup mix, bread crumbs and milk in a bowl and mix around with your hands, and then form the patties.
A helpful hint: use lean, less fat ground beef. If you don't use a lean beef, it's going to make your creamy gravy more on the greasy side. This can totally be made with non lean beef, but I think it overall tastes better with a 90/10 blend. After you shape your steak patties then roll around in a dusting of flour.


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A total of 30 organizations and programs received funding, in both the Phoenix and Tri-State regions of the Foundations' geographic service area. For example, a grant for $500,000 over four years was awarded to Foundation for Blind Children to support its campaign to Build for the Next Generation, which will construct a new building to expand its main campus, create specialized therapy rooms, add a full nurse's office, a low-vision optometry clinic, and more.
Another grant for over $700,000 was awarded to Mountain Park Health Center to offer affordable services to uninsured children and youth at the Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA Health Center and Dental Clinic and two school-based health centers located in Cartwright and Deer Valley School Districts. It is estimated that 14,000 AHCCCS and uninsured patients will utilize these clinics over the next three years as well as have access to comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health and preventative and wellness services.
Since 2001, BHHS Legacy Foundation has invested more than $71 million in projects, programs, and organizations in four key areas: increasing access to healthcare; improving prevention, education, and awareness; expanding Arizona's healthcare workforce; and community strengthening. To view a comprehensive list of the Foundation's grant making, click here.
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"Home-Start have been a lifesaver for me and my mental health, not only practically but emotionally. As well, the contact for me and my children has had an amazing impact on our lives, and I'm thankful for them every day."
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Working in local communities since 1998 Home-Start HOST currently supports families in Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Bolton with projects in Glossop.
All Home-Starts offer locally trained parent volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to families in their own homes. However each individual Home-Start offers a range of additional services/support groups and activities for parents and their children.
Home-Start HOST's additional services
Family Support:
Our family support service is considered our 'core work'. It's open to families with at least one child under the age of five and involves trained volunteers (who are parents themselves) offering weekly home visiting support. This service is available in Oldham, Stockport, Tameside & Bolton but we have different levels of capacity in each area according to funding.
Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH):
Our PIMH service operates in Tameside & Glossop, Stockport, Bolton and more recently in Oldham and works in very close partnership with colleagues from local PIMH/Early Attachment Service teams. It involves focusing on the vital 0-2 period when parent-infant relationships are so important in terms of baby brain development. This work involves more training for staff and volunteers and our staff receive additional support and supervision from the PIMH lead in each area.
PIMH Diversity Project:
This work is funded by Comic Relief and aims to help our PIMH team to reach more families from diverse communities in Tameside & Oldham. The funding allows us to employ two multi-lingual Diversity Co-ordinators who work in our PIMH team and who take a lead on supporting families from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities.
Play, Learn, Grow (PLG):
Play, Learn, Grow is our Children in Need funded school readiness project aimed at children aged 2-4. It involves an 8 week programme to help parents support their child's learning and development.
Infant Feeding Peer Support:
This service supports parents in Oldham and Tameside antenatally and postnatally in order to support informed decision making around how to feed their baby. In particular, we offer support for those wanting to breastfeed to help them to get it established in the early days and weeks following birth. We offer support at Tameside General Hospital, through home visits, over the phone and through a number of peer support groups.
Bumps to Two's Groups:
These online groups are small supportive groups that aim to help parents connect with each other. They have been particularly important during lockdown when new parents were unable to get out and meet other new parents.
Two-Year-Old Education:
This project involves supporting parents to access free nursery places for up to 15 hours for children in Oldham. Parents are supported to see if they are eligible for a funded place and are supported to find the most suitable setting for their child.
Dad Matters:
Dad Matters is a HOST project with its own separate brand so that it appeals directly to dads. Dad Matters supports dads in the 0-2 period to have positive relationships with their families and to help them with stress, anxiety and mental health issues. We want to support dads to access services when they need them (services that have traditionally been aimed only at mum) and we want dads to know how important they are for their baby's development.
Our Dad Matters work involves some universal work across the whole of Greater Manchester (i.e. aimed at ALL dads) and we have funding in some areas for some more specific work with dads on a 1:1 basis. This is currently available in Tameside & Bolton.
As well as our work at HOST, we have supported a number of other Home-Starts to develop Dad Matters services and it is now operating in:
Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan (in Salford)
Home-Start Warrington
Home-Start Stroud & Gloucester (across the Home-Start Gloucester consortium)
Home-Start Blackpool
In 2021 we are about to start work with:
Home-Start Surrey
Home-Start Leeds
Home-Start Warwickshire
Oldham Community Genetics:
This service operates in Oldham, particularly in the South Asian communities of Oldham, and aims to reduce the rates of infant mortality by raising awareness of recessive conditions and of genetic screening. We also support families with children affected by a genetic disorder.
Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC):
In Stockport we work one day a week on the Empowering Parents Empowering Communities project. EPEC is an evidence-based model of parenting courses which are led by local parent facilitators who have completed accredited training and who receive ongoing support from parenting specialists, including one of our team.
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Email: info@homestarthost.org.uk
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The Four Home-Starts in Greater Manchester are:
Home-Start Rochdale Borough
Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan (HSTSW)
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My dream was never to be RICH, but rather not to be POOR.
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Rowan Swartz co-founded ATM Solutions, the first Independent ATM Deployer (IAD) in South Africa in 1999, from a small office in Johannesburg. ATM Solutions was to be the first of a number of successful Paycorp group companies. From that early triumph he pioneered one innovation after another, and not just in the ATM business.
On the 10th of May 2021, he was invited by ORT Jet to share his business success story along with the integral lessons he learnt along the way, which made for an eye-opening webinar.
"I grew up poor. I didn't want to be poor, the aim was that I didn't want to live where I couldn't afford things. From a young age I always had business idea at the back of my mind, I always had something on the go that was making money. At school, I sold computers and computer software. I always had a job, and on weekends I worked" said Swartz
At the young age of 18, Swartz was a victim of fraud and was unexpectedly put into huge debt. "I knew very little about business. I was taken for R280 000 at the age of 18, this back in the 80's. This would have put people out of business, but I found a solution. Out of an adverse situation I created a new business, and made something out of it. I came out stronger than before". said Swartz
Where did your inner strength come from? Asked David Zidel, ORT Jet facilitator and Wits Business School lecturer, who interviewed Rowan throughout the session.
"I always had a moral slant on life. At that stage, I believed in the good of people and got easily defrauded. I could have simply thrown up my hands as at the time I had absolutely no assets, however I was determined to find a solution. In the end I truly made Lemonade from the situation" said Swartz
Where did the idea of ATM solutions come from?
"The idea wasn't mine, it was my partner Steven Kark's. Starting the business we encountered numerous obstacles that could have sunk the business before it even started. But we always managed to find solutions and persevered." said Swartz
"We provided ATMs to small businesses where it was not viable for the banks to place an ATM, yet it was still in the site owner's interest to have an ATM on their premises. There was huge demand from these merchants."
What advice would you give to entrepreneurs? Asked Zidel
"Think out the box when strategizing. Think of the most varied and wild possibilities in your strategies. Eliminate the ludicrous ones and use the ones that are left. This lateral thinking process will enable you to find innovative strategies to develop your business."
How do you assess if you must push through a brick wall? Or should you quit? Asked Zidel
"When I was younger, I would take huge risks. Nowadays my thinking on risk has changed. Back then we had nothing to lose, but now it might be different."
"It's important to have FUN when you are working. It is hard to have fun when you not making money, but you do need keep things fun and enjoy it."
What other advice would you give to people starting out ? asked Zidel
"Look to build annuity income in your business. Recurring revenues enables a business to grow more consistently and easily ."
Name 5 things to do that you need to do to be successful? Asked Zidel
" Build Annuities and ongoing revenues.
Think laterally and out the box.
Work with mentor's and advisors. Always consider opposing strategies. Don't be too egotistical to think your way of doing things is the best.
Always think 'what's in it for the person across the desk', otherwise you won't be in business."
How do you approach failure? asked Zidel
"Failure can bring us down and in business, when you hit an obstacle you may think of giving up. Every business will have challenges. Nevertheless, don't give up. Challenge yourself to find an alternative strategy – if there's a mountain in your path, you don't have to climb over it – find a way to walk around the mountain , look for the path through the valley."
"It's also always easier to sell to existing clients, see how you can expand with clients that you have. These are the people who trust you. It is harder to find new clients than to mine existing relationships. Consider ways to improve or expand your current offering. "
What is a red light for you when investing in a new business?
"A poorly thought out business plan is a red flag for me. It is so easy to make a business look good in a spreadsheet, but one needs to truly consider what is required to make the business work." said Swartz
"Life is about experiences. For me, I try a little bit of everything. For example appreciating art, music, a little bit of everything. I am not an all or nothing type of person. I've got a long bucket list, and I'm ticking off things on my list all the time."
"When we leave this place, you leave with experiences." he concluded
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PEC is a skilled and experienced leader in professional communications, connecting strategy to precise, effective, and actionable messaging through marketing materials, social media, conference/tradeshow planning and support, and other communications tools, such as news flashes and newsletters. We know how to integrate direct messaging, technology, and graphic design concepts and strategy into a powerful communications plan to help clients achieve the highest measure of success. Outstanding communications are central to PEC's core mission and support to our clients, and we bring the skills, expertise, and experience to each and every product and project that we support.
PEC creates, develops, and produces a wide range of communications materials and strategies that resonate with target audiences including the public, stakeholders, regulators, Congress, and state and local governments, resulting in a unique brand for each client. Types of marketing materials include brochures, newsletters, presentations, tradeshow displays, videos, slideshows, web design, and training programs. From conceptual design to the final product, PEC supports program communications by using our team of experts with both commercial and government experience.
Our clients consistently rate us as highly effective and successful, as demonstrated by our number of repeat clients and follow-on contracts. Such honors are significant to PEC, but we believe that the positive feedback our clients receive from their stakeholders is an even more important indicator of our successful communications support.
For example, recently the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) headquarters attained an A+ grade for outreach to local governments and communities in a report by the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA).
Clients that we have provided communications services to include DOE EM, DOE Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM).
PEC serves as a communications lead at EM. PEC has demonstrated strength in producing inventive communication ideas that ensure powerful and clear messaging to the public and EM stakeholders. Such communications include producing creative communications ideas and materials that resonate with the target market and result in a unique brand for the organization, supporting communications in all EM mission units by using our team of experts from across the DOE industry. From the conceptual design to the final product, and integrating direct messaging, technology, graphic design and strategy into a powerful communications plan, PEC has helped EM achieve the highest measure of success. (These efforts helped EM attain the A+ grade for outreach to local governments and communities mentioned above.) Connecting strategy to precise, effective, and actionable messaging through marketing materials, social media, and other communications tools, such as press releases, news flashes, and newsletters, has been a top priority.
PEC was instrumental in coordinating the EM website transition to the new energy.gov content management system. In the development stages, PEC worked with individual EM staff and EM program offices including interfacing with EM subject matter experts in their areas of expertise and developed website messaging in an integrated, consistent, and informative manner for public consumption. We worked with EM's Information Technology (IT) group to construct and create the new website within the required structure and format of the energy.gov platform, utilizing available technology and applications. PEC currently maintains all upgrades to the EM website, including additional data transfer, graphics development, innovative animation, and up-to-date content.
PEC serves as the experienced communications lead for the DOE Asset Revitalization Task Force, an initiative focused on sharing lessons learned from DOE's long history of asset revitalization and improving the effectiveness of land, asset, and facility transfer, and beneficial reuse. Communications activities include developing ARI briefing packages and marketing material for DOE senior leadership, including the Deputy Under Secretary of Energy and the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management, producing monthly newsletters, developing ARI's public website, and managing internal communications — all in coordination with DOE public affairs and congressional and intergovernmental affairs.
PEC created a variety of communications to convey EM's accomplishments and job creation in the Cold War cleanup through its $6 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Program.
PEC developed and implemented a range of engaging communications to effectively inform stakeholders, from members of Congress to taxpayers, throughout the Recovery Act program years. Professional newsletters, news flashes, and high-level message cards resonated with this target audience, keeping stakeholders thoroughly informed with consistent messages about the acceleration of nuclear cleanup and job creation.
PEC managed the EM Recovery Act program's newsletters, news flashes, and message cards from start to finish. The skilled team of expert writers, editors, and graphic designers produced colorful monthly newsletters packed with photos and graphics and consistently delivered timely news flashes on breaking news about significant Recovery Act achievements. The handy message card, a communication product PEC frequently updated and initially created, helped EM officials uniformly highlight to stakeholders how much Recovery Act funding EM had spent, the number of workers employed, and the value of contracts to small businesses. These communications provided in-depth, important information, helping reduce the number of inquiries about the program.
For the past 5 years, PEC has developed and implemented the US Department of Energy's 2-week-long Annual Earth Day celebration in April, culminating in an outdoor event on the Headquarters Forrestal Plaza in Washington DC that is open to the public. DOE Earth Day on the Plaza includes more than 75 "green" vendors, live music, hands-on demonstrations of green technologies, refreshments, a "Children's Village" (concurrent with National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day), and a formal program of guest speakers. PEC solicits vendors to participate in the event, provides graphic design support of all print materials including poster boards, table-top agendas, handouts, and brochures on the main event. PEC also monitors the display booths and coordinates all logistics for the event, including coordination with DOE security, public affairs, and facilities management; Washington DC Department of Public Works; and entertainment solicitation, stage design, and management. Earth Day on the Plaza is attended by approximately 1,500 DOE employees, visitors, and guests each year.
PEC provided conference support to the Seventh EU/US Joint Conference on Occupational Safety and Health in July 2012 in Brussels, Belgium. PEC assisted OSHA by updating and researching the information of the 27 European countries to develop the US Delegation background book, creating artwork for book covers and conference materials, as well as revising artwork for imprinting on promotional items. PEC also provided conference management and facilitation services such as: electronic registration; development and management of a conference website; managing the US/EU Secretariat office; maintaining the conference information desk; coordinating the agenda and onsite logistics; interacting with vendors; assembling and developing conference materials, as well as the conference final proceedings.
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Europe is beginning to count the cost of the deadly cold snap sweeping across the continent, with the first deaths reported over the weekend.
Social workers in Serbia have been trying to ease the living conditions of migrants living in makeshift shelters enduring the below-freezing temperatures. In the capital Belgrade, hundreds of people, mostly from Afghanistan and Pakistan, are staying in an abandoned customs warehouse, with local aid groups providing heaters, blankets, clothes and food.
Many people there were sick, though, the aid groups said. "The next few days are critical, and for sure the health condition of these people is worsening,'' Stephane Moissaing, the MSF Head of Mission in Serbia, told AP.
The country's authorities has also banned river traffic due to ice blockages and strong winds, while emergency measures were announced in some municipalities in the south and southwest. Several villages were blocked by heavy snow, forcing the evacuation of about 100 people there.
Two men died of the severe cold in Poland, with the total death toll from sub-zero temperatures reaching 55 since November, according to figures by Polish authorities, as cited by AP. In the country's southern, mountainous regions, temperatures dropped to -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit).
In neighboring Bulgaria, police reported the deaths of two men from Iraq, as well as a Somali woman, who succumbed from the cold in the mountains bordering Turkey. Security forces said that the three were apparently trying to reach Europe. Many villages have also been left without electricity and water.
In Romania, a dozen or so of the country's major roads remain closed because of heavy snow, and ferry services between Romania and Bulgaria across the Danube have been canceled. Authorities also announced schools would be closed on Monday and Tuesday in many areas, including the capital, Bucharest.
Moving westward, where Italian authorities blamed the extreme weather for eight deaths, one of them a man who was found in the basement of an unused building in Milan, while another was found on a street in Florence near the Arno river.
German Federal Police reported picking up 19 migrants – five of them children – at a highway stop in Bavaria, after their driver apparently ditched them, leaving the group stranded in the freezing cold. Elsewhere, across the country, firefighters reported 415 incidents of weather-related accidents over the weekend alone, AP reported.
Even in Turkey, snow has been falling for three days, with Turkish Airlines grounding hundreds of flights.
However, it appears Muscovites didn't fear the cold, though, with hundreds joining an eight-kilometer bike parade in -27 degrees Celsius (minus 17 Fahrenheit).


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We've been counting down to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards ever since the nominees were first announced on December 10. And while Sunday night's red carpet fashion, emotional acceptance speeches, and A-list after-parties are sure to deliver, InStyle has been chatting with the stars of the most buzzed-about movies and TV shows all year long. Many of the nominated projects tell inspirational stories (think Room, The Danish Girl, and Transparent), but the stars behind the characters are inspiring off-camera, too. Scroll down for 19 of their quotes that moved us the most.
Nominated for Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama for How to Get Away with Murder
"I am happy that our writers challenged the previous limitations of what has been written for women of color and created someone interesting, sexual, dynamic, bold," Davis said in InStyle's January 2016 issue. "Unwritten racial casting rules absolutely still exist," she said. "I've played many best friends, crack-addicted mothers, next-door neighbors, or professionals with no personal lives. It goes back to perception. There is a limitation to how we are seen."
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Nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for The Danish Girl
"The stakes are higher when there is a story that is so iconic and important," Redmayne told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "Especially with people like Gerda and Lile, who have such a legacy. It makes you want to deliver their story as well as possible. […] I hope this movie helps encourage people to keep talking about these issues, because there is still such a long way to go."
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Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for Carol
"When one plays a mother on screen, there's always the sense of the right way to parent," Blanchett explained at a press conference for the film. "You lose your identity and you become a mother, first and foremost. What I loved about Todd [Haynes] is that we didn't ever talk about sympathy. Personally, as an actor, I find the idea of playing for sympathy a repulsive endeavor. It's like saying, 'like me, like me.'"
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Star of Best Motion Picture, Drama nominee Carol
"To me there is no difference [between heterosexual and homosexual relationships]," Mara said at the Carol press conference. "One of the great things about the film is that it's not a political film. It's not a film with an agenda. We're not preaching to the audience. People are allowed to just watch it for what it is, which is a love story between two humans."
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Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Beasts of No Nation
"He's a bad guy, but I wanted to humanize him," Elba told InStyle of his character at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I didn't want people to like him, but I wanted them to be able to see his dilemma and that he was a real human being. Even though I couldn't relate to him, I wanted to bring him alive on camera and make him redeemable."
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Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for Room
"Despite living conditions and despite the situation that [these characters] are in, they have a capacity for closeness, love, and survival outside of the most dire circumstances," Larson told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Star of Best Motion Picture, Drama nominee Room
"[My character] has this deep abiding love for her daughter, and I think it's really fascinating how much people will relate to her as the grandmother," Allen told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. After Larson's character and her son escape their captor, "The trauma, the loss, the damage to the family is astronomical—but they're trying so hard to figure it out and to get through to the other side."
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Nominated for Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama for Empire
"People gravitate towards Cookie because she represents the American dream," Henson told InStyle last year. "I grew up in the hood, not with a silver spoon in my mouth. I worked hard and made it come true, I made it, still making them come true every day."
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Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture for Steve Jobs
"One of the things I'm most enjoying about my work at the moment is the diversity," Winslet said in InStyle's April 2015 issue. "Looking back, I think I went through a phase of playing the same types of women: women who were trapped, women who were frustrated. Since getting together with [husband] Ned, and since having [son] Bear, I feel like I've been creatively reenergized."
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Nominated for Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama for Mr. Robot
"This [show] is so relevant to what is happening, especially the idea of this tension between great connectivity and great loneliness," Malek said at a screening for the series in August 2015. "Are these things driving us apart? Is being on Facebook actually allowing us to access human beings in a more connected way? Or is it distancing us? […] As enthralling and engaging as this show is, and as special and entertaining as it is and keeps your mind bending, it is also addressing things that we all have gripes with and maybe hopefully calling us to some sort of social action."
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Star of Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy nominee The Martian
"There's no part of me that is talented or capable enough to do what these people do," Chastain told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "But I do hope that we start to see more women in these roles. Nothing would make me happier than a seven-year-old girl in the audience saying, 'I want to be an astronaut when I grow up.'"
Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for Brooklyn
"This story proves that there is no clean-cut happily ever after," Ronan told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "This is really about knowing how to say no, knowing to take a step back, and knowing what's right for you. It is a tough lesson to learn, especially if you're [not] the type of person to upset anyone. But you do have to toughen up a little bit and do what's right for yourself. The film taught me that lesson quite a bit."
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Nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for Trumbo
"The film highlights the cautionary tale that any time civil liberties are in jeopardy, people should take notice and be concerned," Cranston told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "It reminds us that men went to jail just because the government was dissatisfied with their answers."
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Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie for Transparent
"This is a story whose time has come," Light recently told InStyle. "It's vitally important that someone in this family comes out as transgender, but I think we all know what it's like to have a family member decide to do something different and then deal with that. When you watch Transparent, what you see is that the top note is always love."
Star of Best Motion Picture, Drama nominee Spotlight
"When I read this script, I thought it was a remarkable love letter to local investigative journalism," Schreiber told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "It's something that we really, really need in our culture and society. It's something that's incredibly important and something that we're in danger of losing."
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"At the end of the day, this is about people who are truly passionate about what they do and are telling stories that need to be told," James told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I think it has great potential to do a great deal of good."
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Nominated for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for Flesh & Bone
"I've had to fight a lot, just like Claire," Hay recently told InStyle. "But it's where my confidence comes from, on- and offstage. […] If you have to take crap from people in order to build yourself up, you build yourself to a certain level that a lot of people who don't fight, don't get to."
Star of Best Motion Picture, Drama nominee The Revenant
"Leonardo [Dicaprio]'s a brilliant actor," Gleeson told InStyle at the Toronto International Film Festival. "It was great to watch him, especially with the extreme circumstances that we were all in. We were out in really cold temperatures and a pretty unforgiving landscape. It was the way everybody wanted to be, so we would struggle. You need to be really tied to people to get through that and that's what our group became."
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Star of Best Motion Picture, Animated nominee Anomalisa
"It's about loneliness and the hope of love," Leigh told InStyle of the film (in which she voices a character) at the Toronto International Film Festival. "But there's also the real-time aspect of the banality and mundaneness of checking into a hotel and having forced intimacy with cab drivers—experiences we've all had that feel like they'll never end."
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Need A Great Holiday Gift Idea? Check Out Bloom & Birch!
Real flowers that last a year!
by Bernadette Giacomazzo October 11, 2019, 10:00 am
As we come into the holiday season (what, already?), we are no doubt looking for new and exciting gift ideas. And it's in this quest for a unique — and beautiful — gift that we've come across Bloom & Birch.
Bloom & Birch flowers are real flowers that last over a year. And the best part is, they don't need sunlight, or to be watered, making it a perfect gift for someone that loves flowers but hates the fact that they die not long after receiving them.
Attention EARLY BIRDS! We've sold out of most sample sale items!!! Keep watching the story for more items and act fast. For those early bird shoppers, we pulled some more cupcakes and trios that are up for grabs – dm us to steal a cupcake for $30 and trios for $55!! *these will be gone… ready… set … goooo
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The home decor brand began less than a year ago and first made its debut in the garage of former publicist & founder, Suzanne Summers.
Bloom & Birch was formed as a homage to Summers' oldest son, who one year prior was hospitalized at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital after a deadly infection almost took his life and a supportive friend sent roses to the child's room. Suzanne knew, at that moment, after her son was released with a clean bill of health, she would utilize her business platform to give back to others.
BIG NEWS! As we transition into our fall collection, we will be discounting some of our Spring/Summer samples and offering them exclusively to our followers!!! Keep an eye on our story for some exclusive and limited supply arrangements. Act fast… these will go quickly … #getexcited
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Bloom & Birch is currently having their sample sale on Instagram — it's so they can make way for their new, gorgeous fall inventory. So, if you'd like to get some amazing arrangements at a fraction of their retail price, follow them on Instagram to get your favorite arrangement while it lasts.
What do you think of Bloom & Birch? Would you get an arrangement for someone you love? Tweet us now at @Fuzzable!
Written by Bernadette Giacomazzo
Bernadette Giacomazzo is an editor, writer, and photographer whose work has appeared in The Source, XXL, HipHopWired, Teen Vogue, People, Us Weekly, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, and more. She is also the author of The Uprising series. Find her online at http://www.bernadettegiacomazzo.com and http://www.longlivetheuprising.com
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Google keep widget recently stopped working on Huawei P20 since software update in July 2018. Can someone help fix it please.
which launcher are you using ? have you tried others? which software number are you on? I'm using the Canadian variant on the June patch and all is well . I'm using the pixel 2 launcher.
Welcome to Android Central! A launcher is the homescreen interface. You can install a 3rd party launcher to change how your homescreen looks and interacts. The reason why spantch101 asked is because not all widgets work well on 3rd party launchers.
Do you also have a Huawei P20, and are you also having problems with the Keep Notes widget?
I have nova launcher installed and use it. Keep widget works perfect.
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Patrons are persons honoured for their extraordinary support of Hillfield Strathallan College and its predecessors, and who act as trusted guardians of the College's history, traditions and future directions. Awarded by the Board of Governors, this is the highest honour bestowed by the College on its supporters.
Since the founding of Highfield in 1901, and throughout the periods of Hillcrest, Hillfield, Strathallan and their successor, Hillfield Strathallan College, there have been many loyal and hard-working constituents whose support represented major factors in the very existence and development of the schools. To acknowledge the outstanding contribution over time of those who have given so much by way of personal effort and /or financial support, new Builders are honoured at a celebratory dinner, which takes place every 2 years. Builders are selected from the main sectors of the College's constituency including alumni, former parents, friends, former governors and former staff.


No longer than 60 years ago travelling by train was considered one of the most glamorous ways to get from one place to another. With holidaymakers choosing to take to the tracks and not the skies to travel long distances, so what happened?
Yes, we know that travelling by plane cuts the actual journey time in half (in most cases) but is it actually quicker or a more efficient way to travel overall.
In this blog post we will way up the pros of travelling by rail over air, to see after all – which method of travel comes out on top!
If you travelled by plane would you get to witness sights like this? I don't think so.
Travelling by train allows you to experience some truly wonderful scenery and to really get a feel for the place you're travelling through.
One of the best things about rail travel is that you don't have to be at the train station hours before.
With an exception of Eurostar, which generally requires travellers to be there about an hour before their journey, many trains allow you to get there just a few minutes before their scheduled departure.
Which gives you more time to cram in some last-minute packing before you set out on your adventure.
When you travel by train you can take as much luggage as you like, within reason of course, and you don't have to worry about paying extra or throwing your belongings away if you're a few kg's over the limit.
Sounds like a winner to us, and it means you can bring back as many souvenirs as you like!
One of the biggest burdens of air travel is the lack of space and there's nothing worse than been crammed in against a window, having to squeeze past two people in the smallest space imaginable, each time you need to visit the loo or stretch your legs.
Well, if you travel by train, you won't have this problem.
With generally only one person to the side of you, plenty of opportunities and larger isles available for a leg stretch, plus more leg room to give your feet a wiggle – travelling by train makes for a much comfier journey.
It's no secret that the food served on planes is not the best quality and it is extremely overpriced.
Now, we know that planes don't always have the best facilities, or a lot of space to prepare food, and this is often the reason for the slightly soggy cheese toastie that your met with at 30,000ft, but travelling by rail is a whole different world.
Three course meals served at your seat, gourmet meals prepared from scratch on board and made with local produce, buffet carts serving fresh sandwiches, teas and coffees – oh, our mouths are watering just thinking about it!
You can also bring your own pack up too, making train travel a foodies dream!
It has been proven, time and time again, that travelling by train is a lot better for the environment than travelling by plane.
In fact, travelling by train is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel full stop, with only walking and cycling coming before it.
Plane travel on the other hand requires so much fuel just for take of and landing, never mind the actual journeys.
Planes are also the worst method of transport when compared to others, on the impact of greenhouse gasses produced per passenger – and that's all without mentioning the amount of noise and heat pollution from the engines.
If you're all about protecting the planet, leave the plane and board a train to Europe!
In conclusion, if you want to get somewhere quick, don't mind a mooch around the airport, aren't one for scenery and don't mind small spaces than we'd recommend travelling by plane.
However, if you'd like to make the journey part of your holiday, than train travel is the way to go. Comfier seats, delicious meals and spectacular sights all make for a truly amazing experience.
Add to that you're also doing your bit for the environment, train travel is definitely the clear winner in our opinion.
If you're still not convinced that train beats the plane, board one of our rail journeys and decide for yourself.


And the reason I titled it this was is due to my limited computer skills and it will appear bass ackwards as it has before. These are the brothers. The Gate Keepers. The protectors of all that need protecting. I guess I need to get a life and start doing yard work instead of artwork, but I couldn't resist. Thank God I don't live in a subdivision. I think they would boot me out due to deed restrictions,lol. Well I guess when I give directions to the compound now people won't drive passed it. Thought they wouldn't have done that with a camel in the yard either, but hey, it's Alvin. Anyway hope y'all enjoy.Workouts are still on and the eats are good! Later!
I really need to see your place .. it looks and sounds absolutely incredible Troy. I can only imagine the amount of work it takes. So what do you sleep ? maybe 2-3 hours a day ?? lol.
Very nice, Troy, but please don't move into my subdivision!
I thought I saw the Cowboys star. Being a former Rams fan, I, too, find the star very offensive. Could you edit the picture and re-post?!?!?!? just kidding.
Hey Troy, nice place! I'm out near Bonham, out in the country too.
FOr some reason it reminds me of a like "Dallas" or one of those kind of shows, just so "Texas". Duh, I know, but I'm just sayin'. Your guardians are so cool!
Wow - you have a real talent with those stone heads!
i think i missed the post where you explained the stone heads. are the solid stone? extremely heavy? did they start out as a slab of rock and you whittled away? pretty impressive. good job with your workouts!
Hey, where'd ya go, cowboy?
Hope everything is going well Troy.
We've got a homework assignment for you, upon your return ... see posts titled "25".


This listing is courtesy of Kristi Ives from Compass.
Open Sun 1-4. Designed in a midcentury modern aesthetic, this stylish 5 BD/ 3 BA Lafayette property boasts serene spaces and spacious room throughout the home. Originally built by architect, Ian MacKinley, and owned by only one other family, this well-maintained home exudes period charm from its stunning entry to the living/dining room with high ceilings and a dramatic wall of windows that connects the home to its beautiful setting of mature oaks. Lovely upper and lower decks offer great indoor/outdoor connection from various points of the house. The flexible floorplan includes a main level of 3 bedrooms along with the eat-in kitchen, living and dining rooms and a lower level with 2 additional bedrooms, a large family room and a kitchenette area. Located in the Silverwood neighborhood adjacent to Hidden Valley, you are only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Lafayette Reservoir, freeway access and BART, yet feel like you are miles away!


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Syracuse's Howie Hawkins will campaign for NY governor
Posted by Howie Hawkins April 26, 2022 7:38 AM
Politico, New York Playbook, April 26, 2022
"Syracuse's Howie Hawkins will campaign for New York governor, his 4th try," by Syracuse.com's Mark Weiner: "Howie Hawkins, a national Green Party leader from Syracuse who has run for public office 25 times, plans to launch a campaign today for New York governor. Hawkins, 69, will be making his fourth bid for governor since 2010. Hawkins told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard that he will reunite with his 2010 running mate for lieutenant governor, Gloria Mattera, in a bid to make it onto this year ballot. Hawkins said he and Mattera were the first candidates in the nation to campaign for a Green New Deal, a proposal that has since been adopted by many prominent Democrats."
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K Street professionals who specialize in helping clients deal with congressional investigations are in high demand this year as lawmakers ramp up their oversight on a number of industries and issues.
Lawmakers this year are vowing to press companies across diverse industries on a number of hot-button issues, including how tech companies are handling consumer data, how the nation's companies have benefited from President Trump Donald John TrumpDemocrats' CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good story to tell for 2020 MORE's tax law and how drugmakers set their prices.
Both the Democratic-controlled House and GOP Senate are holding hearings on drug prices. Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley Charles (Chuck) Ernest GrassleyOn The Money: Inside the Mueller report | Cain undeterred in push for Fed seat | Analysis finds modest boost to economy from new NAFTA | White House says deal will give auto sector B boost The 7 most interesting nuggets from the Mueller report Government report says new NAFTA would have minimal impact on economy MORE (R-Iowa) said the nation's drug execs had declined to testify before his panel and vowed they would appear.
For companies, a public inquiry into their practices, often with top executives hauled before Congress and cameras, is a worrying prospect. More than ever, businesses are coming to lawyers on K Street to help them handle those unique challenges.
The spike in work has firms that handle congressional investigations beefing up their teams, often with those with experience on the committee side.
Karen Christian joined Akin Gump's congressional investigations practice as a partner in January, after previously serving as general counsel of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and before that as chief counsel on the panel's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Handling congressional investigations requires a complex team with lobbyists who can provide insight into what policymakers are thinking, as well as lawyers who know how to best protect a client's rights.
And it's not just businesses. Many firms are hired by high-profile individuals who are called before Congress. Those individuals face a different set of issues.
"There's more focus on personal risk in terms of criminal exposure," said Steve Ross, co-leader of Akin Gump's congressional investigations team.
The slew of investigations into the White House and administration can also have companies on edge.
President Trump in his State of the Union address on Tuesday denounced the many investigations into his administration and campaign as "ridiculous partisan" exercises, but there is no sign the flurry of probes will end.
If the White House gets investigated, they use the in-house counsel office, although in rare cases an official might seek personal counsel.
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There are also big investigations outside of Capitol Hill. One prominent example is the Department of Justice probe into donations and spending tied to Trump's inaugural committee. Federal prosecutors in New York have subpoenaed documents from the committee to determine if any donations were illegal or came from foreign sources. Those subpoenas reportedly list hundreds of corporations and wealthy individuals.
"The government will no doubt take an interest in some of these individual companies. It is certainly a high-profile issue that has public interest implications," Barry Hartman, a partner at K&L Gates, told The Hill.
Hartman said Congress could also jump in.
"It's a high-profile policy issue that may attract the attention of a variety of committees," he added.
For companies facing the prospect of Congress looking into their practices, preparation is key. In many cases, some companies have sought out K Street's help even before attention from lawmakers.
Kelner said companies want to be prepared in case they ever find themselves under the spotlight.
"Especially in 2018, as people began to expect a Democratic takeover in the House, we were retained by several big, multinational companies to help prepare them for congressional investigations," he added.
After the election, Covington issued three advisories to its clients on technology, pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions. The advisories cataloged any press release or letter that a ranking member or senior Democrat had issued over the prior two years that dealt with a particular company.
When a company or individual is contacted by Congress regarding an investigation, it's almost inevitable that they hire a firm with a congressional investigation team, those The Hill spoke to said. Even if a client thinks the investigation is politically motivated or meritless, the experience can be grueling.
"It can be a knee-jerk reaction but it doesn't change the fact that Congress has a pretty big megaphone and subpoena authority," Raphael Prober, a partner at Akin Gump, told The Hill.
Ross, who launched Akin Gump's investigations practice in early 1993, has experience with the probe into Iran-Contra and former President Clinton's impeachment.
Now, these investigative response teams have a prominent role at firms.
On the client side, Ross said, "the spectrum of risk" from an investigation is broad and can include criminal prosecution, senior leaders losing their jobs, civil litigation, reputational harm and market loss.
Prober joined Akin Gump in 2008, around the time of the financial crisis, and said only a small number of firms had practices dedicated to congressional investigations even at that time.
"The financial crisis led more firms to start to recognize the importance of these investigations. While a number of firms in D.C. tend to understand the nuances and potential pitfalls of these investigations, it has historically been an inside-the-Beltway practice," Prober said.
With the White House under a microscope and Democratic committee chairs looking into various industries, investigations experts say their work shows no signs of slowing down.
"We expect the tempo of congressional investigations to be very high right through the 2020 election because there's such a huge backlog of issues on which the Dems want to conduct congressional investigations," Kelner said.
"The media environment today has made those investigations much more valuable as a political tool than they used to be," Kelner added.


To categorize The Frail as an electronica act would be selling them short. The San Francisco area band combines elements of pop and indie rock with electronic beats to create their multi-layered sound. Though they do use electronic beats they do not beat a dead horse by using the same beats over and over. What also struck me was the very 80s British sound of vocalist Daniel Lannon; he sounds more English than many bands from the U.K. Due to the less repetitive nature of the music and the use of vocals this EP should appeal to fans outside of the electronica realm.


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Most of the people working for organisations such as such as Uber, Amazon, Hermes and Deliveroo are not on the payroll, have limited workers'rights and are paid for each delivery or "gig". The Committee recommended a default assumption of "worker" status, rather than "self-employed". The economist Mathew Taylor was also asked to produce a report on the status of such workers and suggested that a new category of "dependent contractor" should be established.
Individuals and their employers have to know which employment status applies to ensure the right protections are applied – from the National Minimum Wage and holiday pay to unfair dismissal protection and statutory redundancy pay.
However, HMRC has recently won a key case on IR35 at the First Tier Tribunal concerning the BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd.
Ms Ackroyd had been supplying her services to BBC through her personal service company Christa Ackroyd Media Services Ltd since 2006/07. The Tribunal agreed with HMRC that the hypothetical contract between the BBC and Ms Ackroyd would have been a contract of service. The existence of a seven-year contract meant that Ms Ackroyd's work at the BBC was pursuant to a highly stable, regular and continuous arrangement. It involved a high degree of continuity rather than a succession of short-term engagements. That is a pointer towards an employment contract.