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De Bluestack Way (Iers: Bealach na gCruach) is een langeafstandswandelpad in Ierland. Het pad werd door het National Trails Office van de Ierse sportbond erkend als National Waymarked Trail en beheerd door het Bluestack Way Management Committee.

Het wandelpad is ongeveer 65 kilometer lang en gaat door de Bluestack Mountains in het graafschap Donegal.

Geschiedenis
Het wandelpad werd voor het eerst voorgesteld door een lokale milieugroep, de Bluestack Environmental Group en werd in 2000 geopend. Het werd gedeeltelijk gefinancierd door het EU Peace and Reconciliation Fund en de bouw werd uitgevoerd door werknemers met een FÁS Community Employment Scheme. Na een evaluatie van de National Waymarked Trails in 2010 werd het pad geschikt bevonden om te worden opgewaardeerd tot een National Long Distance Trail.

Beschrijving
Het wandelpad begint in Donegal en eindigt in Ardara aan de westkust. Onderweg passeert de route het Lough Eske om vervolgens over de uitlopers van de Bluestack Mountains het bergkerkhof in Disert te bereiken. Ten westen van Disert gaat de route over het hoogveengebied tussen Binbane en Cloghmeen Hill voordat het afdaalt langs de Owenroe-rivier om verder te lopen tot Glenties. Vanuit Glenties loopt de route langs de Owenea-rivier richting Ardara.

Zie ook
 Lijst van langeafstandswandelpaden in de Ierse Republiek

Externe link
 Bluestack Way, Sport Ireland

Wandelpad in Ierland
County Donegal

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It's related to syrah, but is more like cabernet sauvignon.
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I had an interesting chat with a Montreal Gazette reader a few weeks back, revolving around what he said was his new favourite grape: petite sirah. I had mentioned this grape as a solid option for you cabernet sauvignon drinkers in a column last June.
We got on the subject due to a misunderstanding on his part: he had ordered a glass of syrah, and although he liked it, he found it didn't have the power of other wines he had tried.
That's because they are different grapes. Petite sirah — or petite syrah, or Durif as it was originally called and is still known in Australia — was created in the late 19th century by a French nurseryman, Dr. François Durif. He was trying to find a way to make syrah more resistant to powdery mildew, so he crossed syrah with a grape called peloursin.
While the new variety was more resistant, I find it's more like cabernet sauvignon than syrah. Petite sirah is much less floral than its parent, and tends to show darker fruit and much more tannin. Lovers of big red wine may find it's even bigger than cabernet sauvignon, though a touch less refined. But I love its grittier tannins. In certain respects, I would compare it to Italy's montepulciano.
So, where does one find petite sirah wines? The vast majority that are available in Quebec hail from California. This shouldn't come as a surprise, since the grape was once among the most-planted red varieties in the state — even more than cabernet sauvignon.
You can find it as a single varietal or as the dominant grape in a blend, but as suggested by the 75 petite sirah wines listed at SAQ.com, it often is part of a zinfandel-based blend. Some of my favourite zins — like Ridge's Geyserville ($67, SAQ # 12986188), Seghesio's Sonoma ($29.85, SAQ # 12297446), Ravenswood's Lodi ($21.75, SAQ # 630202) and the Old Vines from St. Francis ($32.50, SAQ # 13317015) — have important amounts of petite sirah in the blend. The reason is that it brings tannin and acidity, which zinfandel tends to lack.
But when petite sirah is on its own, you can truly taste the grape. Mexico's L.A. Cetto ($11.45, SAQ # 429761) is a softer version, but at less than $12, you can't go wrong if you want an inexpensive introduction. If it proves to be a taste profile you like, try the Foppiano ($32.50, SAQ # 611780), Concannon ($20, SAQ # 13692940) or Vina Robles ($33.50, SAQ # 12182382).
If you want even more info about petite sirah, there is a Californian organization called PS I Love You (psiloveyou.org).
Try a few of the wines I have mentioned and see if you love them, too.
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Interview | Larissa Miller
Larissa Miller has been one to watch in Australian gymnastics since she burst onto the International scene with a 7th place finish at the 2012 World Championships. Since then, Larissa has only built upon, and enhanced her reputation in gymnastics; helping the Australian team in 2011 to Olympic qualification, and coming first in the 2012 Gymnix International.
It was in 2014 that Larissa cemented her place as one of the most successful Australian gymnasts, collecting a silver on the Uneven Bars at the Commonwealth Games, and helping her team to a silver. 2014 was really a stand-out year..., "I would have to say 2 moments from 2014 [really stand out]. Firstly Commonwealth Games Uneven Bars Final.
"When I go to competition and have a poor performance, usually my initial feeling, is wanting to get back into the gym right away to fix it and make sure it never happens again. I look at a 'poor' performance as an opportunity to grow"
— Larissa Miller
I don't think I have ever felt as confident as I did during that final. I knew I had done the work and I was proud of the way I prepared in the lead up to the games. You can never know 100% how things are going to go in competition, but I was 90% confident that I would hit that routine. It honestly couldn't have gone much better.
And secondly making floor finals at 2014 World Championship. That was the biggest surprise to me! I remember going into the final with absolutely no expectation, I just went out and enjoyed every second of the routine. I felt blessed that I was able to compete alongside the top 8 Floor workers in the world, it's still crazy to know I was a part of that".
In 2016, you were the sole Australian representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio... "for the first time in 25 years Australia didn't qualify for a full team to go to the Olympic Games, and as a result I was selected as the sole representative.
It was very unusual not having a team, but my coach and I worked closely together in the lead up knowing that it would just be the 2 of us over there; so we were prepared for that. I got to compete in a group with other sole representatives for 5 other countries, which was a very special and unique experience.
I learnt so many lessons during my Olympic campaign and learnt so much about myself and discovered strength within me I never knew I had. It truly was an invaluable experience".
Arsene Wenger said, 'to perform at your maximum you have to teach yourself to believe with an intensity that goes way beyond logical justification. No top performer has lacked this capacity for irrational optimism; no sportsman has played to his potential without the ability to remove doubt from his mind'" - Rio did not go as planned; how do you bounce back from something like that, at the elite level? "As an athlete I am a perfectionist, it is a blessing and a curse.
Obviously it is a great trait for an artistic gymnast to have; given that everything we do is meant to look beautiful and effortless. But on the flip side it can be really poor for your self esteem, because it's not very often that I will do something that I am even 90% happy with.
When I go to competition and have a poor performance, usually my initial feeling, is wanting to get back into the gym right away to fix it and make sure it never happens again. I look at a 'poor' performance as an opportunity to grow.
As for missing out on medals; for me that isn't what it is about. I have never gone into a competition hoping to walk away with a medal. I got into competitions aiming to do the best that I can do, and if I deliver my best performance I am happy, wether that is last or first".
Was there extra pressure on you as the sole representative from Australia in gymnastics at Rio 2016? "I don't think I have ever experienced pressure like I did in the lead up, and during the Rio games.
There were times when I honestly did feel like I was carrying the nation on my shoulders; and that was difficult to deal with. There were a few days that I really broke down, and I wanted to give up.
But obviously, deep down inside my soul I knew what I wanted, and no pressure or expectation was going to stop me. So I guess come comp day I went out and gave it everything I could, just like I would at any other major competition.
Since 2014 you've been a star in Australian gymnastics, and in 2016 the media focus was really on you; as you've become more successful & famous, how have you found the increased attention on yourself? "I think 'fame' and media attention was one of the hardest thing for me to come to terms with. I didn't sign up for fame; I did gymnastics because I loved it, and became successful because I loved it and worked really hard.
In the lead up to Rio I had a fair bit of attention from the media, and I guess I just had to be really smart with how much time and energy I put into that; because at the end of the day I was going to the Olympic Games to perform, so I had to make training the priority.
As for now, I do really love sharing my experiences with young athletes, hopefully inspiring them to be the best they can be along the way".
How important is a strong support network at the elite level (coaches, physio's, analysts, etc)? "Gymnastics would be impossible without support staff. My coach especially. There have been times when I wanted to give up, and my coach would be by my side reminding me what I was training for.
I wouldn't get through physically without my medical team. For me personally I am most reliant on massage therapy, I feel like if my muscle are well taken care of that is the best injury prevention.
And definitely my family, at the end of the day they are what keep me, me; keep me mentally and emotionally alive outside of the gym".
So, let's talk about your nutrition; take me back to Rio 2016, what were you eating prior to competing there? "I was actually sponsored by a Melbourne food company called Nourissh. They would deliver weekly paleo dinners to my door. It took the stress away of cooking dinner after the tough sessions that I had in the lead up to Rio".
So what would a normal day of fuelling yourself look like? Gymnasts, although being relatively petite, have to be very strong & must have to exercise a lot. Do you eat a lot/very regularly (i.e. 5 or 6 meals a day) to fuel your training? "When I am in full training mode my schedule for the most part will look like this:
Breakfast - Quinoa with fruit/porridge with honey cinnamon and almonds. And a coffee
Lunch - chicken or tuna wrap using mountain bread. Sometimes I would have another latte
Pre training snack - usual something light, 1/2 or full banana and an espresso
Afternoon Training
Dinner - dinner is my most variable meal. Beef stir fry, salmon steak with kale salad, lamb and mango salad, chicken tenderloins with vegetables (I love broccoli!)
Snack - nuts or yogurt"
Aside from Rio, do you eat much before you compete? "I don't usually like to eat too much before competition. Although it does depend on what time of the day I compete. I will always have my normal breakfast portion. If I have lunch it will be a light chicken salad or wrap".
And do you eat during or immediately after a competition? "I generally pack a banana and nuts in my bag for competition. I usually have half a banana after apparatus warm up. (Before the competition begins)"
What are your thoughts on protein shakes & bars? "I have never really had protein shakes. I have the occasional protein bar, but I don't eat them religiously. I generally try to incorporate my protein intake trough my meals".
Presumably you can't beat eating healthy all the time - what is your cheat meal? And what meal is most common in your household? "I love nachos! And donuts. I would have to say chicken wraps. Using mountain bread, chicken, avocado, carrot, olives, cheese, mayonnaise and jalapeños".
How important is hydration in gymnastics? "I think sometimes gymnasts overlook hydration during training and competition.
Personally I don't like to drink too much during training as it can be quite uncomfortable with the amount of jumping and flipping that we do.
Are there any foods you actively avoid? "Mostly I just try to limit my sugar intake during comp season. Processed sugar really affects my training, it makes me feel really lethargic and weak.
I do also limit but not restrict my carb intake during comp season. But otherwise I believe almost all foods are ok in moderation".
When you compete abroad, do you try & take in some of the local cuisine, or do you have to maintain a strict diet? "Usually I try to maintain a normal diet until after the competition. Just as a precaution so that I don't get sick or an upset tummy"
"Mostly I just try to limit my sugar intake during comp season. Processed sugar really affects my training, it makes me feel really lethargic and weak"
Do you eat much or snack in the gym? "I don't usually snack at all during training, but I generally always have something in my bag just in case. If anything I will snack on the drive home from training".
Do you have any game-day rituals or superstitions? What are you doing 5 minutes before competing? "Before completion I usually just like to clear my head. Go into a quiet space by myself and listen to music or play cards on my phone. I know so athletes like to run through their routines in their mind, but I don't really do that.
I believe that if I am at a competition there is no more that I can do, I have spent months in the gym, day in day out thinking about what I am doing. I feel that competition is a time for me to let go, enjoy myself and really perform. Obviously I get nervous, I think nerves are important, it just about managing those nerves and trying to turn them into positive energy".
What is your recovery like after a competition? Are you eating much, or stretching? Initially after competition I would usually ice bath or at least ice bucket my lower legs. A lot of the time I would get a rub down the next day to free my body up due to the intensity of competition. The next day would usually be a light stretch session to keep my body moving.
In the gym, what exercises do you tend to rely on the most? How would I train like I world class Olympian? "I personally rely heavily on my strength program.
Strength is one of my favourite aspect of being a gymnast. It isn't always easy and fun, but I know the results I can get from being strong and physically prepared to conquer my routines each day.
I believe as a gymnast I have the coordination to do the skills (for the most part!) I just need to be physically and mentally prepared.
I think being and feeling strong also helps me a lot mentally, because if I am feeling mentally exhausted I know I can rely on the strength of my body".
Finally, are there any individuals, or athletes, that you admire or find inspiration from? "My sporting inspiration is consistently changing, I think it depends where I am at on my own journey.
I look to athletes I can relate to at the time and draw strength from them. My most recent inspiration was Shelley Watts, an Australian female boxer who was a part of the Olympic team".
Follow Larissa on Instagram & Twitter to keep up to date on her career and competitions around the world.
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Khaadi weaves the vision of Quaid's Pakistan
You must have heard people say, especially politicians, that they want Quaid's Pakistan. But how many of us really know what exactly was the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The concept of Khaadi national song for Independence Day is a mirror image of Quaid's vision of Pakistan.
Before we delve into what the idea to create a separate homeland really was, let's look at the conditions that led to that demand. The Muslims of subcontinent during the British subjugation felt that they were being sidelined and were not given their due share politically, socially as well as economically. They had to fight for their rights.
Quaid-e-Azam was initially the most fervent advocate of Hindu Muslim unity. But there was a growing misgiving about Hindus that they will never allow Muslims to grow as a community. Muslim were treated as third rate citizens.
The intensity of this feeling of deprivation became the basic premise for a separate homeland. It was to create a state where all citizens would be treated equally. Unlike Hindustan, every individual irrespective of cast, creed or religion would be given the opportunity to grow and excel as a free citizen.
In his first Presidential address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam said "Now I think we should keep that in front of us as our ideal, and you will find that in course of time Hindus would cease to be Hindus, and Muslims would cease to be Muslims, not in the religious sense, because that is the personal faith of each individual, but in the political sense as citizens of the State."
Unfortunately Pakistan has been a hostage to the same idea Hindus practiced before partition. We don't allow minorities, cultural or religious, social or ethnic, to thrive. Khaadi has taken an extremely brave step to rekindle the vision of the Quaid. Pakistan is for all the Pakistanis. The country does not belong only to the Muslims. Each and every religious and ethnic minority is a part of Pakistan.
Khaadi takes on board the iconic folk singer Abida Parveen and ace director Jami for Main Bhi Pakistan Hoon. The song is a true depiction of the national spirit of Pakistan. Brands like Khaadi can play a vital role in educating the people about the origin and objective of Pakistan.
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Badlo Bartao by HabibMetro Bank is a recent example of the effectiveness of a brand communication. With the powerful idea, brilliant conceptualization and impeccable execution Khaadi has set a higher benchmark for other brands to follow.
Pakistan has always struggled to hold its people together as a nation. The country has always lacked the strength of nationalism. Khaadi has done a great job that will go a long way in defining the future of the Pakistani nation.
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With a Russian/Dutch heart: Whoops, colder today!
Just let me think, my last post was in the past year! So I better start with wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.
Jan and I spent New Years Eve at home(always like to be home because of our Brodski. Cats and dogs and other pets don;t like fireworks!).
First day of the New year we first slept a bit longer, and then watched the New Years Cncert from Vienna. it has become a tradition to watch it. I must say I liked the conductor of this year very much.
Later in the afternoon I made a potatoe salad for the dinner. It had cucumber dices in it, as well as apple and capers and boiled peas and of course salt and pepper and some paprika and bit of mustard.
And on the plate i topped it off with slices of smoked salmon. It was yummie.
The rest of the week was rather quiet, only wednesday I had to go to heidi's house, to have a walk with the doggies in the afternoon. The family had to go somewhere and couldn;t take the dogs with them, so she asked me if i could let them out.
I was lucky that afternoon, that I could walk almost without any rain and also that the wind wasn;t blowing that strong anymore. Because at nigt we had some rainshowers and a very, very strong wind, so I already had my two little bricks ready to put in my jack, so that the wind couldn;t blow me away, but i didn;t need them LOL!
Last night we had frost. In our part at the coast not so much, about -3C, but in the east of the country there were places with -10C.
Now at daytime it will stay around 0, and we will have another night with some frost, but also rainfall or wet snow, so it could become rather dangerous on the roads tomorrow. At the weather news they warn for icing on the roads. So I better do a few errands today and stay in tomorrow.
As you probably noticed I changed the bloglayout again. New year, new layout, we cannot let the Christmas layout linger on.
But i still have the Christmas decorations in the room, today is the day that the 3 kings or wisemen visit the manger and bring presents to little Jesus. So I have put the statues in the manger and this evening will be the last time we will have all Christmaslights on.
Tomorrow will be a busy day then, to clear them all away.
Now time for me to soon get dressed and go out to the supermarket for the few errands and then get into my lounge wear and turn the central heating a bit higher to be all comfy and warm and then this weekend we can watch(among a lot of other things, busy weekend!) speed skating, the European Hampionships of sprint and of allround. ou know jan and i love to watch it, so I guess there also will be lots of programs to take on dvd to watch later(skating is part in afternoon and part evening).
I have today the clusters and quickpage from Arlene for you, made with the Winterday at the countryside.
Till next time, have a wonderful weekend.
You are a good friend and neighbor to take the doggies out for their walks. I do believe that the best place to be on New Year's Eve is at home. It's much safer that way.
Goodness, your salad sounds delicious! It's a whole meal! I used to love cooking when my kids were small, now not so much.
I've found a couple TV stations that carry some very old programs so I've been watching these lately. TV was so much better way back then. I do love the ice skating competitions though.
It's been snowing here, but I think it has finally stopped. Unfortunately, we have more coming tonight or tomorrow. Cliff is done shoveling the snow so I must go now. You have a wonderful weekend my friend.
Kyra I just love your new blog layout. How do you do this? I have never figured out how to do it on my blog as of yet.
Tell Arlene thank you for the beautiful clusters and frames. She does such gorgeous work and I love your designs as well.
Stay warm my friend. I am going to try out your potato salad minus the smoked salmon. But it sounds very good.
I had chuckle when you said that you had the bricks ready to go into your jacket to keep from blowing away. That is an awesome idea. The wind is really blowing hard here but the snow that they predicted did not come to my part of the city so that is good news here. I cannot wait for Spring to get here.
The new blog layout is beautiful. Love the little creatures.
Thanks for the new kit and for Arlene's clusters.
We're having some nasty weather. For the last 5 or 6 years we've had maybe an inch or two and then by lunch it was gone. This year we have about 9 inches accumulation and it's snowing again, over the top of the ice. Luckily my grand daughter's car is a Ford Freestyle cross between a SUV and a Station Wagon) but it has a traction thingy and she's an excellent winter driver so she does great. Last night at midnight coming home she helped poor guy who was stuck and being from the "Islands" he had no idea what to do. She instructed him about carrying 2 bags of kitty litter in the trunk so you can get out of the snow! Poor guy was really frustrated and didn't know a thing about driving in snow or ice.


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Tension prevails in Nilackal ahead of Sabarimala's opening; police evict protesters
11:49 AM Oct 17, 2018 | Team Udayavani |
Nilackal (Ker): Tension prevailed Wednesday morning in Kerala's Nilackal, the main gateway to Sabarimala, after the police used force to disperse devotees opposing the entry of girls and women of menstrual age into the hill shrine.
Acting tough, the police, deployed in large numbers in Nilackal, some 20 kms away from the Sabarimala hilltop, also removed a makeshift shelter erected by a protesting group Sabarimala Achara Samrakshana Samiti.
The protesting group of devotees had been staging a sit-in chanting Ayyappa mantra in the shelter in protest against the Supreme Court order permitting women of all age groups to enter the shrine.
The protesting people, who were less in numbers, ran from the spot when the police initiated action in the early hours Wednesday when they tried to block the buses from the key entry point to the temple.
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Hours ahead of opening of the hill shrine for the monthly prayer, the police said they would not let anyone to block the movement of the people.
Taking the full control of Nilackal, Police also warned against those who create hurdles in the ways of pilgrims to the hill shrine.
The police took strong action against the protesters after some of them checked the vehicles heading to Pamba and prevented the women in the age group of 10 and 50 from entering the hill shrine.
A couple from Tamil Nadu, aged 45 and 40, on their way to Pamba, were forced to get down from the KSRTC bus Monday night allegedly by some activists of the Sabarimala Achara Samrakshana Samiti.
Although the couple had said that they would go only up to Pamba and not climb Sabarimala, the activists prevented them.
The police later took them to safety.
Some activists of the Sabarimala Achara Samrakshana Samiti, who had stayed back at Nilackal, also allegedly prevented the media persons from carrying out their professional duty.
Crew of various TV news channels were asked to leave the place. They could return the spot after more policemen were deployed in the area.
Around 500 police personnel, including women, have been deployed in Nilackal to ensure a safe passage to the pilgrims to the Lord Ayyappa temple.
Meanwhile, another group of devotees said they would stage a Gandhian style peaceful protest in Pamba.
The shrine located on the mountain ranges of the ecologically fragile Western Ghats opens later in the evening for the first time after the recent Supreme Court.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said no one would be allowed to block devotees from proceeding to Sabarimala.
Groups of women devotees including senior citizens, clad in traditional sarees, had stopped each and every vehicle at Nilackal Tuesday.
Besides private vehicles, devotees even stopped and inspected Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and asked young women to get out of them Tuesday.
Very few police personnel were present when the incidents happened.
Protesting women had said no women belonging to the banned age group of 10-50 will be allowed to travel further from Nilackal and offer worship at the shrine.
The temple would be closed on October 22 after the five-day monthly prayer during the Malayalam month of Thulam.
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Cheryl February 23, 2021
Trump has been publicly shamed to the point of being unable, most likely, to return to the presidency. — Jeffrey Engel, founding director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and a co-author of 'Impeachment: An American History'
Trump's acquittal proves authoritarianism remains a 'potent force' in the US, but impeachment puts a 'black mark' on him forever
Trump's acquittal shows "anti-democratic threats are alive and well" in the US, an expert said.
A presidential historian said Trump has a permanent "black mark" from two impeachments.
Many GOP senators voted for acquittal because doing otherwise would've amounted to self-indictment, an expert said.
Jason Stanley, a philosophy professor at Yale University and author of "How Fascism Works," told Insider the trial exhibited how the GOP has become a "complete norm-breaking party, because they regard the other side as illegitimate."
Republicans fear becoming a permanent minority party and have wedded themselves to democracy-eroding tactics as a result, Stanley said, warning that Trump's trial showed authoritarianism remains a "potent force" in the US.
That said, the House impeachment managers crafted a compelling case against Trump that showed how he fomented a culture of violence and extremism for years. Historians say this will forever tarnish Trump's legacy.
"Trump has been publicly shamed to the point of being unable, most likely, to return to the presidency," Jeffrey Engel, founding director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and a co-author of "Impeachment: An American History," told Insider.
Trump lost in 2020 without the disgrace of being impeached twice and now "this black mark" will follow him wherever he goes, Engel added.
Similarly, Stanley said it was "vital" to go through the trial even though Trump wasn't convicted "because it's a part of the historical record."
But the seemingly inevitable conclusion of Trump's trial still raises serious questions as to whether impeachment is a truly effective means of holding presidents accountable.
... Former Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, a Democrat, in a recent CNN op-ed said, "If Trump's actions are not impeachable, then nothing is, and we may as well strike that provision from the Constitution."
Trump's acquittal sends a "chilling message" that future presidents will "face no accountability for inciting violence during and after an election," Keisha N. Blain, an associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, told Politico Magazine.
"The Senate's failure to hold Trump accountable—and in so doing, their failure to prevent him from running for office again—will have lasting, terrible consequences," Blain said. Others, however, argue the public re-telling of Trump's role in sparking the riot will permanently mar Trump's political standing. Engel said that impeachment, however imperfect, still "maintains its ability to be the ultimate political judgment."
"If the purpose of democracy is to allow the majority's will to be heard, then the founders were right in thinking that impeachment would be such an awful stain that anybody who endured it is unlikely to ever get past the electorate again," Engel said. "Let's remember Trump was impeached the first time and subsequently lost." The net effect of the trial, Engel said, is ensuring that Trump "doesn't ever capture the presidency again." Engel said it's possible that Trump could win the GOP nomination in the future, but doesn't see "any way that he achieves victory again."
The founders would be "sad that we elected such a jack---," Engel said of Trump. "But they wouldn't be surprised."
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... Trump has revealed that "there's an anti-democratic audience in America" attracted to autocratic leadership, Stanley said, and restoring faith in government while strengthening laws protecting voting rights are the primary remedies to this slide toward authoritarianism.
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Q: ¿Cómo hacer correctamente un JComboBox? estoy experimentando con los componentes Swing de Java, mi problema es que me arroja una advertencia al crear un JComboBox, este componente lo creo de la siguiente manera:
// Creación del ComboBox
String opciones[] = {"Círculo", "Cuadrado"};
JComboBox forma = new JComboBox(opciones);

Y me da la siguiente advertencia:
warning: [rawtypes] found raw type: JComboBox
JComboBox forma = new JComboBox(opciones);
                      ^
missing type arguments for generic class JComboBox<E>
where E is a type-variable:
E extends Object declared in class JComboBox

warning: [unchecked] unchecked call to JComboBox(E[]) as a member of the raw type JComboBox
JComboBox forma = new JComboBox(opciones);
                  ^
where E is a type-variable:
E extends Object declared in class JComboBox

¿Cómo puedo solucionarlo o qué error cometo en su declaración?

A: Esta línea te da la clave de lo que te pasa:
missing type arguments for generic class JComboBox<E>
where E is a type-variable:
E extends Object declared in class JComboBox

Te dice que JComboBox es una clase genérica a la que no le has pasado el argumento .
En tu caso le vas a pasar Strings, con lo cual en vez de E tienes que indicar que le pasas un String[]:
JComboBox<String[]> forma = new JComboBox<String[]>(forma);.

No estoy seguro de que se haga exactamente así pero el fallo que te indica es ese.

A: Hice un código muy corto y simple con unos comentarios de guia.
La primera parte que será unas pocas lineas, agregando un String[] al JComboBox, y la segunda un poco más larga agregando un ArrayList, va como anexo nomás.
Si podés copiá y pegá ése código en una clase que se llame "Panel" y luego "Run as java application" y probá seleccionado los combobox y qué dice por consola.
import java.util.ArrayList;
import javax.swing.JComboBox;
import javax.swing.JFrame;
import javax.swing.JPanel;

public class Panel {

    private ArrayList<String> paisesArrayList;
    private JComboBox<String> comboArray, comboArrayList;
    private JFrame frame;
    private JPanel panel;

    public Panel() {
        frame = new JFrame();
        panel = new JPanel();
        frame.add(panel);

        frame.setTitle("JComboBox");

        /* Directamente con un Array */
        String[] paisesArray = new String[] { "Argentina", "Brasil", "Ecuador" };
        comboArray = new JComboBox<String>(paisesArray);
        panel.add(comboArray);
        /* Probamos el seleccionador por la consola */
        comboArray.addActionListener(event -> System.out.println(comboArray.getSelectedItem()));

        /* Directamente desde un ArrayList<String>, pasamos el ArrayList a un array */
        paisesArrayList = new ArrayList<>();
        paisesArrayList.add("Argentina");
        paisesArrayList.add("Chile");
        paisesArrayList.add("Uruguay");
        /*
         * Una vez creado y cargado el AL, utilizamos toArray() para pasarlo a array
         * comun y le decimos que el array tiene que tener el tamño exacto que cantidad
         * de objetos que tiene el AL
         */
        comboArrayList = new JComboBox<String>(paisesArrayList.toArray(new String[paisesArrayList.size()]));
        panel.add(comboArrayList);
        /* Probamos el seleccionador por la consola */
        comboArrayList.addActionListener(event -> System.out.println(comboArrayList.getSelectedItem()));

        frame.setBounds(100, 100, 300, 250);
        frame.setVisible(true);

    }

    /* Método inicializador de App */
    public static void main(String[] args) {

        /* Creamos el panel con el setVisible() en su constructor */
        Panel p = new Panel();

    }

}

Igualmente lo que no entiendo es si éstas dos lineas te tiran error de compilación o sólo una advertencia.
        String opciones[] = {"Círculo", "Cuadrado"};
        JComboBox forma = new JComboBox(opciones);

Digo esto porque el tema es así, vos podés declarar un JComboBox en la clase sin parametrizar, ejemplo:
private JComboBox combo;

Sin embargo a tu izquiera te va a aparecer una advertencia comentando que ése JComboBox debería estar parametrizado, qué pasa si no lo parametrizás? la jdk le asigna un parámetro de la clase Object.
así como tampoco deberías tener problema de crear el JComboBox sin parametrizar, también te va a tirar otra advertencia.
comboArray = new JComboBox(paisesArray);

Fijate que no está parametrizado y tampoco tira error, ya que la jdk le asigna el de .
En conclusión la jdk espera a que vos le indiques qué tipo de Objecto vas a ingresar a ese JComboBox.
Ahora te dejo un último ejemplito:
    import javax.swing.JComboBox;
    import javax.swing.JFrame;
    import javax.swing.JPanel;

    public class Panel {

        private JFrame frame;
        private JPanel panel;

        public Panel() {

            Integer opciones[] = {1, 2};
            JComboBox forma = new JComboBox(opciones);
            frame = new JFrame();
            panel = new JPanel();

            frame.add(panel);
            panel.add(forma);
            frame.setTitle("JComboBox");

            frame.setBounds(100, 100, 300, 250);
            frame.setVisible(true);

        }

        /* Método inicializador de App */
        public static void main(String[] args) {

            /* Creamos el panel con el setVisible() en su constructor */
            Panel p = new Panel();

        }

    }

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"By going out in Aftonbladet, a hope of the family to anyone who may have seen Jonas to hear of to the police."
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"He was at the disappearance dressed in black clothes."
"Have you seen Jonas or have information that can lead to that he is found, call the police on 114 14."
" If you know anything, please contact us. All the information can be helpful, they are calling his sister. "


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By Lillian Reed and Andrea K. McDaniels
The most effective way to avoid West Nile Virus and other illnesses is to prevent mosquito bites. Use insect repellent registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.
As one of Maryland's rainiest summers comes to a close, the state has seen a corresponding spike in cases of West Nile virus.
Excessive rainfall means an increase in standing water, which creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, said Nikki Laska, a representative for the Maryland Department of Health, in an email Tuesday.
So far this year, 38 Marylanders have been infected with West Nile, which mosquitoes get from birds and pass on to humans or animals after biting them. That's seven times higher than in 2017, which saw five cases. There were six cases in 2016, but Maryland saw another high number, 46 cases, in 2015.
The state health department does not release details about victims because of privacy laws.
Most people with the disease show no symptoms, but in severe cases West Nile can attack the central nervous system. About 1 in 150 people who are infected with the virus develop disorders such as encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, and meningitis, or inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People older than age 50 are more likely to come down with more serious symptoms.
Symptoms can appear in two to 14 days and include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Fewer than 1 percent of those exposed develop more severe infections, such as headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis.
There is no vaccine to treat West Nile. Pain killers can help with some symptoms, but some people may need to be hospitalized and given intravenous fluids.
West Nile cases commonly rise and fall as climate and other factors vary from one year to the next, Laska said.
Mosquito season generally lasts through October.
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Questions are abound after an absolute thumping of Hajduk Split by Rijeka on Sunday evening, but no one knows where to put the blame.
Rijeka waltzed into Poljud on Sunday and handed Hajduk an eviction notice by way of a 4-0 beat down that left the nearly 14,000 in attendance shocked and angry. The loss was also the first loss Hajduk has suffered at Poljud since July in a club friendly against Slask Wroclaw and has been since April since losing to a domestic opponent.
The match was evenly contested through the first 45 minutes within only Baodu Acosty registering a goal in the 43rd minute, but it was the final stage of the match where the bulk of the action was concentrated.
Momcilo Raspopović replaced the goalscorer in the the 71st minute before registering his first goal of the season in the 83rd minute. His goal came off the heels of an abysmal turnover by Hajduk defender Hamza Barry, which drastically changed the course of the match.
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NK Osijek earned a disappointing draw against struggling Varaždin, who in turn earned their 12th point of the season, leapfrogging Inter to take ninth place in the standings.
Slaven Belupo handed Inter Zaprešić their 10th loss of the season with a 3-0 thumping on Friday evening.
All this happened while NK Lokomotiva made a statement with a 4-0 win over a very tough Gorica side. The win puts Lokomotiva tied on points with Rijeka for fourth place.
Posted By: Colin O'Haravić 46 comments
I curious what you mean by "Questions are abound after an absolute thumping of Hajduk Split by Rijeka on Sunday evening, but no one knows where to put the blame"?
I'm not being sarcastic …I'm really curious to understand what you're insinuating here: "All this happened while NK Lokomotiva made a statement with a 4-0 win over a very tough Gorica side."
CONSPIRACY THEORY?
For several years we've debated and argued over Hajduk's position in the league. Their fans have had protests and people have filled the streets going after the HNS, Suker, Mamic and anyone affiliated with them. For the past 2 years we've seen Hajduk (without the Mamic sideshow) produce some very impressive wins with several very disappointing losses.
Please let us know your position and insinuations on this topic?
Poglavnik says:
Hajduk cant keep pace so there must be a higher being (Dinamo, Mamic, Rasputin, Negrodamus, The Clintons) to blame.
Crnkovic says:
It's definitely the clintons
did I read Colin's comments wrong or is he suggesting another conspiracy?
Hajduk is much improved this season, but I think Hajduk fans are being unrealistic re: title aspirations.
Dinamo (and even Rijeka) have better and more experienced players. A beatdown like this was eventually going to happen.
I mean, seriously, Hajduk has a Lebanese international player as one of their key midfield players. Dinamo has Croatia U21 stars like Ivanušec and Moro (and some BiH starters) coming off the bench. The gap should be huge.
The fact that Hajduk is ahead of Rijeka right now is impressive enough, and they are punching above their weight.
Colin O'Haravić says:
I'm not implying I know anything more than you do but … we probably all lost a few kuna on Hajduk giving up four goals to Rijeka. Read an article that Toricida was blaming coaches, players and office decisions (meaning they can't pinpoint a single problem, rather than a number of problems.)
Also, Gorica has been punching above their weight for some time now. Lokosi must have been given a kick in the pants after losing to Slaven last match and were firing on all cylanders this week (tho admittedly I did not watch this match).
If you want to talk conspiracies, watch the way Barry gives up the ball that lead to the goal. Then watch how Marin Ljubic gave up the fourth goal. Was he tired? Just dejected? Or close his eyes?
I just don't think the score line does justice to Hajduks ability this year, and more so, overstates Rijeka's ability since Biscan left.
Hajduk lost to a Maltese team in the first round of Europa qualifications.
When it comes to futility, there is nothing this team is incapable of.
They are more than capable of losing 4-0 to a better and more experienced side.
Slavonac from Canada always seems to act like only Torcida "fans have had protests and people have filled the streets going after the HNS, Suker, Mamic and anyone affiliated with them.".
Didn't all this stuff start with Dinamo fans? More recently against Mamic, Suker, HNS, etc.., but against Tudjman even before then. They have been a bunch of malcontents a lot longer than Hajduk fans.
Like I've said before, the Dinamo vs Hajduk rivalry is nothing but contrived crap.
Suba says:
Slavonac iz Kanada is a fuckin smart arse
Dinamo fans did start this beef with Mamic.
But Hajduk fans are now adopting it, as the media is trying to create some artificial North vs South thing in Croatia (which never existed) and Torcida is eating it up.
Hajduk's biggest issues have nothing to do with Mamic or Dinamo. It's their own management they need to go after.
Hajduk officials are playing all this up, as it is benefiting them (and draws attention away from their incompetence at running a team).
Best part was the whole process of hosting the recent Hungary match in Split.
Hajduk initially requested for one of the final two qualification matches to be held in Split.
HNS confirmed to the media that it will select Split to host the Hungary game, and then Hajduk officials immediately released a statement that they were not informed of this, and they only found out via the media (completely unnecessary drama).
HNS had to clarify and say that they are simply stating their acceptance of Hajduk's initial request and that they too desire to have the game in Split and will reach out to Hajduk to confirm and work on any details.
Of course, Hajduk officials refused to take part in organizing it (despite the HNS, fans and everyone in Croatia wanting this), and neither Hajduk president Marin Brbic nor the vice-president Luksa Jakobusic attended the game. They were probably hoping for Croatia to lose or something else bad to happen.
At this point, it's just games and nonsense coming from Brbic and the gang to draw attention away from their performance. They have no interest in actually working with HNS, as this current (fabricated) conflict benefits them greatly.
Mostar says:
Looks like the new lame home jersey might be confirmed after all
http://www.24sata.hr/sport/izasao-novi-dres-vatrenih-za-euro-navijacima-se-ne-svida-662923
nike can go and get fucked!
I won't even watch
Anonymous…your comment: "Slavonac from Canada always seems to act like only Torcida "fans have had protests and people have filled the streets going after the HNS, Suker, Mamic and anyone affiliated with them.".
remember "sve izgubili dabogda"? remember the swastika? remember the recent "home game fiasco" at Poljud because their (Hajduk) uprava took offense to the HNS playing a game at their stadium and didn't attend?
you said: "Didn't all this stuff start with Dinamo fans?"…well at least Dinamo and their fans supported the team during the world cup, where was Hajduk? they refused to congratulate the team….doesn't that say something to you?
Colin, I'm not suggesting games aren't influenced or fixed but for the love of God it seems even when Hajduk lose and its not because of a phantom penalty shot or bad call from the ref, you guys keep insisting shady business.
Read what Maminjo is writing and take the approach that the issues Hajduk have are within the club and their management/uprava! If you're going to say you're NOT implying and then you carry on with "watch the way Barry gives up the ball that lead to the goal. Then watch how Marin Ljubic gave up the fourth goal. Was he tired? Just dejected? Or close his eyes?"…at least tell us what you ARE implying?
Anonymous, prior to me coming to this site several years ago, I never knew there were Croatian people that were hateful like I see in the media…especially not about another Croatian club…I learned about this shit here!
Suba…sta je tebi?
Everybody online hates it.
I knew these would be the kits. Same thing happened last time, where it was leaked and the HNS said it wasn't the official one…then a few weeks later the same photo confirms it's official.
The worst part about these jersey are going to be the fake replica ones that people buy.
The replica ones are always significantly worse than the real ones…so I can't imagine how much of a dropoff the replica ones will be from this, lol.
Curios if the away kits will follow the same QR CODE style.
The away kits will be the ones we wear most of the time anyway, especially since England, Czech, and (likely) Serbia all wear red or white on both their kits.
they look ugly in the photo but hopefully they look better on the players…wishful thinking!
Well, it's still not confirmed…and judging by the gold Nike symbol and cheap HNS patch, it looks like the photo of the actual kit is fake.
However, I think the jacket photo is real and the kits usually follow the same concept. So, I guess we're going to have some sort of pixelated design.
@ Slavonac
It's not that they are hateful. They just need a boogeyman.
Most people in the world are like this. It's a simpleton's mentality.
We grew up watching shows and movies where there is this one single evil bad guy, that we need to take down to make things right.
Unfortunately, the reality is much more complex than this.
Mamic and HNS are the boogeymen for Hajduk fans. But you could literally remove them entirely from the equation, and it won't fix any of the problems that Hajduk are experiencing. You'd have to be a fool to actually think that this is true.
Yes I agree Maminjo but read through Colin's initial and suggestive article. Then watch him say no, he's not implying anything and yet only a few words later he is implying some scandalous scheme is going on cause Hajduk took 4 goals and their players looked disinterested! I didn't see the game or hilights but I will say that over time, Hajduk is being clouded by some dark forces and I believe those forces are within that club and their issues are not caused because of any boogeyman!
Just to clarify what I said earlier. Growing up I had posters of Hajduk and Dinamo players in my room. I never knew the "political" differences between the clubs and I always knew there was a rivalry…BUT…when I came to this site and even after me witnessing first hand how Hajduk fans are at Poljud…seeing the intimidation and fan behaviours (which I found to be funny and normal for any soccer crazy city) I never realized there were as many Hajduk before country type of people out there! This surprises me! I'm not a big enough fan of Dinamp to say I hope Hajduk loses against Benfica or anyone else. I'd never care to sit with BBB and sing anti Hajduk or anti anyone anything…thats not the soccer culture I grew up in. I'm a die hard soccer fan and I love Croatia…the two go together, without exceptions!
Hajduk fans cheering against Dinamo (and vice verse) when either team is in Europa or Champions League is fine.
These are CLUB teams, and even though they represent country (to those of us who live outside of Cro) they are not the football club of the country. Hajduk fans cheering for Benfica over Dinamo is fine. No different than when you have Man United fans cheering against Man City when City plays against some Italian, Spanish or German club.
However, when Hajduk or Dinamo fans cheer against the actual National Team…then it's a big problem.
However, this doesn't exist in the majority in Split. It doesn't even exist in the majority of Hajduk fans. It's an extreme vocal minority. You would be hard pressed to find a large amount of Dalmatinci who actively cheer against the National Team. It's all overstated.
…I don't look at where a player comes from (Dinamo, Hajduk, Osijek, Rijeka, or anyone else…) before I decide whether I like him or not. If they are Croatian and they are young/older/lican/hercegovac…whatever they are, I always look at what they contribute, how effective they are, their overall style of play. I would never say lets bring on Kalinic and in the back of my mind think he should or shouldn't play because he's a Hajduk player BUT how often do we see those types of complaints!?
Yes Maminjo, I guess you're right about the club rivalries but I don't feel that way myself. to me its a competition against each other in our HNL league but once a team goes to a European competition, they represent their club/city and country…I can understand that I'm probably the minority that thinks like that but its how I think.
Jacket looks better than the jersey.
@Slavonac
No, it's just because you are a dijaspora Croat…so you're gonna cheer for all things Croatian (which is normal).
On a similar note, since you are from Vancouver, you probably cheer for the Canucks and maybe cheer against the Leafs (even though both are Canadian teams).
Still, despite the club rivalry thing…I still think the majority of Dalmatinci still support Croatian clubs (even Dinamo) when they are in Europa and Champions League.
Heck, I even think a sizable chunk of former Yugo countries (even Serbs) support Croats club over some bigger Western club.
Maminjo, my Croatian buddies all support Croatian teams…even if they are die hard Hajduk fans. we all grew up bantering but come together when our club teams get to Europe. I have a ton of friends from dalmacija and the rest are from all over.
were you ever involved with the Croatian community…we might even know each other!? did you play for Vancouver Croatia…any of their teams?
No, never been to Vancouver, lol.
Not really involved in the Cro community here on the East coast, but have a ton of Croat friends and even lived in Cro at one point.
you're an interesting guy…and smart too!
Canadian Croats, almost as bad as Australian ones.
Colin O' Yugovich says:
Im implying that dinamo and hns are corrupt and ruining the league and destroying hajduk
Could we all just join forces to get rid of that awful jersey
Looks like someone threw up vino on your mamas table cloth
Away kits are rumored to be Black and Grey.
If the Serbs qualify, we'll have to play them in these black kits, lol.
I wonder if they will protest us having these Ujo kits.
KRKIC says:
Euro Tickets…
I see a bunch of sites are selling Euro tickets already. Not UEFA Though. Their application just opened up.
How are these guys getting their tickets to see and are UEFA tickets transferable if something comes up and I cannot make it?
As a 3rd party, who doesn't give a rats ass about club teams from ANY league:
1) I view the HNL as a tremendous Croatian population development league.
a)Which is why it pains me to see a team in the HNL full of foreign players. It seems Hajduk is more "foreign" at the moment, I might be wrong.
I root for all teams HNL in euros, cause I like the money coming back to Croatia.
Elvis says:
Thank goodness that Petty moved on. I still cringe.
https://www.croatiaweek.com/watch-miss-world-croatias-introduction-video-released/
This Kit is a winner:
https://www.24sata.hr/sport/procurio-jos-jedan-dizajn-novog-dresa-vatreni-2020-kao-98-663198
Both the Miss Croatia and the concept kit design (in the two links above) are good.
But we already did this 1998-inspired kit for Euro2016.
Euro 2016 one was shit, this one looks way better.
oh fuck yeah that concept kit that pays tribute to 98 kit is awesome sauce.. can we use that please?
Bobby V says:
This Euro tournament is set to be very unfair to the countries who aren't hosting a game and very unlike any other tournament we have been in.
If Scotland wins their group, it would mean Croatia plays two games on their opponents home field.
We have only won 1 game in that situation (against a country at home) in two years.
Huge mistake by UEFA – not money wise, but in overall fairness.
Could you imagine the bitching England would be doing if they had to play in Zagreb and in Prague?
98 uni redo is gold
On that vote on the cro site
96 percent preferred the old style kit
The other 4 percent voting for LEGO land are Serbs for sure!
Fuck England
Za dom spremni
Hey Krkic. Can you sell back the tickets to UEFA if you buy them through the portal and don't need them?


Can't wait to see all the pictures!! Love that this week is cemented as one of the best in your life. So so so sweet.
You and Mim are twins - love it!
Look at baby Mim. Prayers answered and dreams come true.
Super pumped about the Santa link up. I live me a good Santa fail.
You know I totally resonate with the 2if thing! So thankful for sweet Mim!
I want to hear all about the Mad Science party! We decided H was just too little to go and I think she'd be more mad she couldn't participate in the experience take.
I predict P's photo with Santa this year is going to be one of epic proportions. Major meltdown - my favorite kind!!
Your story of finding out you're pregnant with Mim is so special! And you were such an adorable toddler!
Dang, you were a cute baby! But that doesn't surprise me one bit! I see both of your kids in those photos!
love those baby photos! I see both your kids in your photos! That mim photo from the other day was a total twin moment for sure! Yay for the link up! happy Friday (ok Saturday) friend!
Can't wait to link up!! We are going to see Santa on Friday and I'm excited, but we will see how the kids do. That picture of Mim just melts me. What a sweet blessings. And ummm...that ring is to die for!
Exactly 4 years ago and 1 day (from when you posted this), we found out we were pregnant with Mason. It was the most surprising and best day of my life. I'm glad I could share this week of happiness with you! So, so amazing!
Can't wait for the Santa link up, like you said, I expect an epic meltdown and actually might be kinda bummed if he smiles nice haha. I'm so mean!
Those pictures are so so awesome!! You were an adorable child. I hope Mad Science was fun! My boys are completely into Bill Nye the Science Guy these days!
I love the pictures of you as a child! I can't wait to see all of the Santa pictures. What a fun linkup. And I can't wait to hear about the Science party. Mason is so into science these days.


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If you know what LDS General Conference is then you know it's a time for making a good breakfast recipe and getting out your laminated bingo cards for the kiddos. Of course, the main purpose, every fall and spring, is to tune in to view or listen to talks from church leaders in Salt Lake City. But most of us do stock up on lots of yummy food and fun games for the weekend.
As you're headed out to grocery shop, you might consider this recipe that our family often enjoys for breakfast on Saturday or Sunday. It goes together quickly and could easily be doubled or tripled for larger families.
Preheat oven to 425. Press hash browns between paper towel to reduce excess moisture. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 8-inch pie plate. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Combine the ham, cheese, and green pepper; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over all. Reduce heat to 350. Bake 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 8.
Does your family do the bingo tradition while watching conference and listening to the speakers? My boys insist on it. Here's a great version for younger kids. For those who can read, this word version is super cute. The girls, especially, will love it. And this bingo game (image below) is the one I prefer, since it teaches children to recognize the faces of the brethren. I think it personalizes the conference experience while adding an element of fun. Click the link and you'll see there are 10 bingo card versions plus printables for another game you can play with the pictures.
Print this free General Conference bingo game at cknscratch.com.
Bingo tip: Yes, there's a way to do this. No matter whose version you use, laminate the cards. Then as the children find the items in each square, have them use easy-peel stickers, like those cheap star stickers, to mark their squares. Here's the link so you know what I'm talking about. (affiliate link) Or simply use dry-erase markers to mark the square. Otherwise, you will have "weeping and wailing" as the scriptures say and maybe even "gnashing of teeth" if your children use candy pieces as place holders and they slide all over the place. We've had many conference tears shed at our house from such sad experiences. Use the candy, instead, for prizes. We always cheat and sneak bites whenever. I suspect most households are the same.
Here's to good food, good fun, and good gospel messages. Have a great conference weekend!
What conference traditions do you enjoy?
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I love this! A yummy recipe AND conference bingo. 🙂 Laminating is a great idea, too.


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It's another year for us to rejoice, live a purposeful life, love, learn, and give glory to Him.
I have been having challenges in my schedule caring for three kids, managing the house, homeschooling, and work (includes blogging of course) that I have not had enough sleep for weeks. I can function if I had at least five hours of sleep otherwise I'd be a mombie for sure. And that's how I've been most of the days lately. I know I have to make a schedule that works for us now that we are back to being nanny-less. No helper? No problem! Kayang-kaya yan.
Anyways, before we go embracing the 2018 has to offer, I'd like to share (and reminisce) what happend and what I have received in the last quarter of the year.
I won in a contest of McDonald's that was hosted by the website Psst.ph. What did I get? Some vouchers for free food from McDonald's. We used it as our baon in one of our family movie dates. I so love McDo!
I've been a blog-registered with Nuffnang for years and been receiving these blog contests in my email but I have not joined any until they ran the Sodexo contest. It was my first time to join a blogging contest and in September, they announced that I was one of the winners of the consolation prize. Ang saya!
First time to join and I won!
It's been ages since I have attended a birthday event (aside from my parents') that's not a kiddie party. So when Nedy of nedylazo.com invited me for her pa-burger, ay di ako nagpatumpik tumpik pa. It was also our group's mini Christmas party and get together since we are all busy and have no time to see each other except for blog events which we rarely attend, too. Haha!
BKS MOMS. Blogging moms at Nedy's birthday. (allaroundpinaymama.com, buhaymommy.com, nedylazo.com, madeitthroughmum.blogspot.com, momiberlin.com). I brought Baby I with me that day.
I had a really great time with my friends. Kumanta pa kami sa harap ng guests. Walang practice practice yan! LOL!
I loved the message that Nedy shared in the party - it was filled with lessons that would make you reflect as well.
At ang saya ng family nya, lahat game!
In our table, we had an exchange gift challenge, called "Saan aabot ang singkwenta mo?" wherein we should be able to provide a gift with value of no more than fifty pesos. We all talked about this in our group chat and nagkalituhan at nakalimutan ng iba. Hahaha!
Ang kukulit namin. Sayang di kumpleto.
I won in our mini raffle - a Burberry Weekend perfume from SJ! Yay!
We also had sponsors: Folk Ties, Faithshoppe, Lovehopefaith and Thomas Laureti.
It's been five years since I last attended a Christmas Party. Yup, the last one was in 2012 when I was still working in the corporate world. God must have heard my prayers that He granted me to attend not just one, but three parties in 2017!
Nedy's birthday-slash-Christmas-party is one of those.
Okay, so here are the other two.
On December 2, I attended the Christmas party of the companies I work part-time for online. There was a requirement of wearing a Christmas costume to the party and one of the criteria is that it should be recycled. So barely two weeks before the party, I planned on just a simple Christmas skirt. But since I couldn't get a new Christmas tree skirt and I can't use the one under my tree, I opted to use a curtain instead. I sew the curtain on one of my skirts, wore my white and red striped top, bought white and red striped socks at the kids section of the department store, and made a tiara out of a soap box wrapped in used gift wrapper and ribbon. Voila! Costume!
I left the party early that night because I had Baby I with me and it was getting late already for my little one.
The other party I attended was the most awaited: the Mommy Bloggers Christmas party. Read more about it in my other post. I shared there what happened, the prizes I won, and the loot I went home with. Basta, basahin mo na lang.
Friendship with these ladies from online to offline is one of my most beloved moments that has happened in my blogging life.
I join Facebook contests every now and then but have not won until with Kids Company. There were 12 winners to be picked and after the first 3 winners were announced I already felt like a loser. But I did not loose hope. I held on to it for weeks and finally my name was announced as winner. Yay!!
I was surprised to get a message from Globe that they were gifting me a 6-months subscription of Netflix worth Php2,760 for free! I've been a Globe subscriber for as long as I can remember and this Christmas gift was so awesome! Husband and I got hooked with Stranger Things this holidays and now him and the kids watch the Troll Hunter.
After winning the consolation prize in September, I joined again the blogging contest of Nuffnang. Sino ba di maeenganyo sa grand prize na 20k pesos worth of Sodexo GCs di ba? I have been having challenges in my schedule during the contest period that I had written my draft for at least a week. Paunti unting sulat. Installment basis. Haha! Natapos naman at nakahabol sa deadline.
I have been applying the law of attraction and was telling my husband that I will be one of those winners. That was how confident I was, aba, syempre love your own! LOL!
Alas! I won third prize! Woohoo!
I have been putting off buying a new stove, some pots and pans because of budget constraints. Now my prayers have been answered by winning this.
So my kids and I went to get our prize at the Nuffnang office a week before Christmas in BGC. Then we went shopping for kitchen items on new year's eve and I am so thrilled! Nakaka engganyo magluto kapag maayos na stove at magaganda ang pots and pans na gamit.
I ended the year with a grateful heart and have started it with the same grateful heart. When you are happy and thankful for what you have now, you are attracting positive things to happen in your life. And that's how I'd like to live my life each day: grateful.
I would like to start this tradition here on my blog by listing down things that I am grateful for - aside from my family - every quarter. What do you guys think?
Nice andame mong napanalunan! Grateful indeed!