Quest Apartment Hotels has commenced construction on the $25m development of Quest Dandenong Central, part of Australia's second largest renewal project – the $290m Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative.
Being delivered by Places Victoria in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong, government agencies and the private sector, the initiative was announced in 2006 with a 15-20 year development timeframe in which to rejuvenate the city centre and re-establish Dandenong as the capital of Melbourne's southeast.
State Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams MP and Quest CEO Zed Sanjana were onsite yesterday to inspect the progress of construction, joined by Pellicano Managing Director Nando Pellicano and representatives from Places Victoria and the Greater Dandenong City Council.
"We are thrilled with how quickly construction is progressing on Quest Dandenong Central - Quest's 54th property in its home state of Victoria and second in Dandenong," said Mr Sanjana.
"It is fantastic to have the opportunity to be involved with Places Victoria's Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative – this is a landmark project that will position Dandenong among the country's leading economic centres.
Dandenong is approximately 30km southeast of Melbourne's CBD and is a central hub of commercial and industrial activity, producing almost half of Victoria's manufacturing output. The revitalisation initiative is anticipated to generate 5,000 new jobs over the next two decades.
Key economic drivers include the public sector, manufacturing, health and research, rental, hiring and real estate. Major features of the local area include the Dandenong Hospital, Plaza, Market and Magistrates Court.
Gabrielle Williams MP applauded the new development, stating: "Business tourism and investment are key to the growth and rejuvenation of Dandenong. This development by Quest Apartment Hotels is another significant step in the continued improvement of Central Dandenong."Quest has a robust relationship with the Pellicano Group, having previously partnered to deliver Quest Woolloongabba (QLD), Quest Glen Waverley (VIC) and Quest Moorabbin (VIC). Quest continues to partner with prestigious and respected development partners to deliver the highest standard of premium accommodation.
"We are very excited about this development and are very happy to be working together with Quest again. This property will be retained within our property portfolio, as is Quest Woolloongabba and Quest Moorabbin. On completion, it will take our ownership to over 240 Quest apartments across three properties," said Mr Pellicano.
Quest Dandenong Central will feature 95 apartments comprising studio, one, two and three bedroom configurations. The development will also include onsite parking, a conference room and gymnasium. Located at 2-10 Walker Street, the property is expected to open in August 2016.
Guests of Quest Dandenong central will have easy access to public transport and a culturally diverse range of restaurants and cafes. Dandenong's revitalisation project is forecast to attract $1.2b of private investment, which will see the quantity and quality of amenities in the local area continue to grow.


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Grey's Anatomy Wins Gay Group's Praise
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A gay group has praised Grey's Anatomy bosses for representing a lesbian character on primetime TV.
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) spoke out after it emerged that Brooke Smith has been dropped from the series. Smith will make her final appearance as Dr Erica Hahn on this week's episode of the ABC drama, bringing to an end her character's lesbian relationship with Dr Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez).
A GLAAD spokesperson said: "While we are disheartened that the burgeoning relationship between Callie and Erica has come to an end, the character of Callie, who has now been identified as a lesbian by show creator Shonda Rhimes, remains and her journey continues.
"Because there are so few lesbian characters on network television, we hope that ABC and Grey's Anatomy will commit to further developing Callie's character and her relationships, and continue providing this important representation on one of TV's most-watched shows."
Smith has revealed that she was "surprised and disappointed" to be told that her character was being axed.
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George Confirms Grey's Anatomy Exit
Melissa George has confirmed that she is leaving Grey's Anatomy.
The 32-year-old, who plays intern Sadie Harris, told Entertainment Weekly that she had chosen to leave, but insisted that she had nothing but praise for the programme.
"I love the show so much. I've made some beautiful friends," she said. "I love T.R. Knight. I love Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers… I adore Ellen Pompeo. I think she's a strong, incredible woman. And Katherine Heigl is the most beautiful creature on Earth."
The Australian actress joined the ABC show last November, in a deal that reportedly secured her around eight episodes with the opportunity to become a series regular.
However, she revealed that she chose to depart the medical drama in order to "do something else", adding that her exit "won't be a big send-off, but it's really cool what they do".
A Grey's insider said: "Melissa's arc came to a natural end. Everyone at the show adores her. We're genuinely sad to see her go."
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T.R. Knight to Leave Grey's Anatomy?
People.com reports that the star, who plays intern Dr George O'Malley on the show, has asked producers to write him out of the hit US medical series.
A source close to the situation says it is likely the actor's request will be granted, although reports that T.R. had walked off set and already cleaned out his dressing room are not accurate, according to the star's representative.
"He has been there every day," said the spokesperson. "He was at a table read yesterday. He hasn't said goodbye to anyone."
People speculates that T.R. – real name Theodore Raymond – wants out of the show due to his character receiving little screen time this season.
"It's time to move on," the source said. "It just feels like this is the right time to go."
ABC, the network who makes the show, had no comment.
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Wow! I was pleasantly surprised about how many people participated in this Mini and the quality of images all of you have entered!
So first of all, thank you for giving us your interpretation of the Mini's topic "River Life". It is fascinating to see your approaches, and what the River Life means to you.
Now for the hard part - so many great entries for sure didn't make it easy for me to pick the winning entries. But first, let's start with some commentary. Apologies that I can't comment on every picture entered - I will try to limit it to the favorite picture from each set.
@Cavalier Although not clearly at a river, the Egret picture is truly awesome. I love the colors and the reflections, and the egret itself is portraied very well. A very nice composition!
@JAG My favourite of your entries is the stoned-looking crocodile, relaxing (I hope!) at the shore of the Tarcoles River. La pura vida in Costa Rica!
@sarasphotos Although yours are not entries, your depiction of the river as recreational area is interesting! I especially like the picture with the men in the boats, it is so action packed and full of expressive emotions. Are they fighting?
@pegelli Your first picture is a good example of how rivers are embedded into towns (or a town is embedded around a river) and used for all kinds of purposes supporting the life of people in that town.
@WildernessExclusive I almost missed out your additional two pictures, but I did love the first already. The water has such a fantastic color, and the people seem to have quite a good time. Have you taken this picture from a boat?
@grandmaR Your fishing Santa Clause (I was thinking ZZ Top!) immediately caught my attention. What a nice catch (I hope the guy had one, too)! But my favourite from your set is the fishermen working with the nets on the river. The light conditions were not ideal, but the moment you captured is a good depiction of how people make a living from the river!
@DavidRGillespie Oh sweet Canadian wilderness, lets me dream of me some day being there. My favourite of the three is number two, the boat clearing the logs from the bridge area. I'm a little jealous that you have such a wonderful scenery right in front of your door!
@schmad Wow, that first picture has such a beautiful green overflow, with all the brown branches providing a nice structure and then, boom, a red canoe with a red-dressed guy in it.
@lkbart I love the display of joy the river gives to these (i suppose young) people in your third picture. "Somewhere in Vermont" is the right title for the picture. I can see a little house behind the trees to the left, and my mind tells me the person on the bridge is about to jump into the river anytime right now. Beautiful picture!
@GSPeP Your Low & Dry picture is a very nice depiction of how dependent people are on nature's will - if the river is dry, you cannot do much with your boats. I love the composition, the mild colors and the muddy, well structured river bed. Well done!
@StueveShots "Give a man a fish and you feed him for the day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for his whole life." - Your second picture strongly supporting this proverb. A very nice moment in time that you have captured there!
@AceRph While not technically a River picture, I like your third picture very much. It shows how people are dependent upon the water that surrounds them to make a living.
@Mongoose330 While also not technically a River picture, I love the creativity you put into this picture! I have never thought about using a flash this way, thanks for this inspiration!
@sapphire73 Your pictures are plainly awesome, but sadly non-entries! I guess the rivers in Masai Mara are not often full of water, but when they are, are such important to the living beings in the area. The first picture is such an awesome display of so much life around the river, left me speechless.
@Mongoose330 For the most creative picture - the selfie with flash with waterfall as the backdrop. As stated already above, while technically not quite at a river I just love the idea. And there is both, water and life in the picture.
@GSPeP - Low and dry - For the beautiful composition of an almost dry river bed and how it gives the human's tools (the boats) a mandatory break from whatever they were supposed to be used for.
@Cavalier - That is one awesome egret picture, the colors and composition with the reflections are fantastic.
3rd @lkbart - Somewhere in Vermont - this picture has such a great mood to it, it reminds me of my youth. Very well depiction of living at a river!
2nd @DavidRGillespie - A tug and log boom clearing the Canadian Pacific rail bridge on the Harrison River. An awesome display of hard work a river may be, with a gorgeous backdrop and a bridge. I long to see that place myself one day!
1st @JAG for the "stoned" tico crocodile chilling at the shores of the Tarcoles river. This is such a wonderful picture, beautifully layered with great colors and detail. And on-spot of the subjects that I was looking for.
@kurzvorzwoelf thank you for a great running challenge. I agree, there were a lot of outstanding images entered and I am humbled that your chose mine as the winning photo! Thank you! Congrats to @DavidRGillespie and @lkbart for being chosen for runners up. Also congrats to the HM and all who entered. So many great images!
I will think about this and get the next challenge up before tomorrow.
@kurzvorzwoelf Thank you for the second place and comments,,and congratulations to @JAG for first and @lkbart for third. This was a big set of images, and Wow! there were a lot of great images in the set. I am very honoured to place in such a strong set of images.
Hey it was great competing in my first challenge, this is a great concept and a lot of fun! I look forward to entering in many more. Congrats to all who placed and got honorable mentions, especially @JAG ... I had my suspicions this image may receive top honor right when I first saw it. Great image.
ost missed out your additional two pictures, but I did love the first already. The water has such a fantastic color, and the people seem to have quite a good time. Have you taken this picture from a boat?
Congratulations Joyce and all of the winners. There were lots of great shots in this mini!
@kurzvorzwoelf Thanks for running such a great mini and taking the time to make all of your comments. ...that picture of the men in the boats was taken in rural France at a little "Dorffest" (village festival). Indeed, the teams compete against each other to see who remains standing the longest. The team whose jouster doesn't land in the water goes on to meet the next team and so on. An interesting combination of strength and balance.
Congratulations @JAG for the win & @DavidRGillespie for 2nd! & Wow, thanks for 3rd! That shot was on my first digital camera, saw the two guys on the roof of the bridge, grabbed the camera & barely caught the 2nd as he jumped. Great comments @kurzvorzwoelf & a great theme, nice mini!
Congratulations @JAG for the win & @DavidRGillespie for 2nd and @lkbart for 3rd. And thanks to @kurzvorzwoelf for a very nice mini and all the great comments on all entries!


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Our application for the conversion of a disused cattle shed to one dwellinghouse via permitted developement was approved yesterday despite a wealth of opposition from local residents.
The application concerned the conversion of an old agricultural building (above) on Limby Hall Lane, Swannington to a two-storey home comprising 403 sq. m. of floorspace. The maximum cumulative floorspace permitted under Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order for large dwellinghouses - of which there can be a maximum of 3 - is 465 sq. m.
The application was validated by North West Leicestershire on 10th February with an initial determination date of 6th April. During the 56-day determination period, the council received a complaint from a local resident that the site notice, which is required to be displayed for any application for 21 days, was not prominent enough prompting a request for an extension to 29th April. During this time a further four objections were received.
During the course of the application, neighbours suggested that the building was used for equestrian purposes had not been used for cattle/agricultural purposes. There were contradictory comments from neighbours with one stating that the building had been used to store potatoes. We were contacted by the local authority in relation to the equestrian use and confirmed that horses had been kept sporadically for the purpose of grazing the adjacent land, constituting agricultural use. In the absence of objective evidence from neighbours which demonstrates that an alternative use had occurred, it was not considered that it could be concluded that the the site was not in agricultural use on the relevant date and therefore, the proposal could be considered under the prior notification procedure.
Concern was also raised by local residents about the location of the site being outside the limits to development and the availability of brownfield sites elsewhere, as well as concerns about the impact the development will have on the open and undeveloped character of the lane. As this was not a full planning application, the acceptability of the development in principle was not up for consideration. The building already exists on the site and the suitability of the proposed conversion scheme on the character of the existing building was considered above and found to be acceptable.
With regard to comments about the proposal setting a precedent for further similar development, this application was only acceptable in this location due to the presence of an existing agricultural building and the provisions under Class Q of the GDPO which allow its conversion to residential use.
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Versatile Member of the Praye Music Group, Eugene Baah, popularly known as Praye Honeho or choirmaster won an award for the best Youth Empowerment Project category for his song titled 'AMA Ghana'at the just ended Ghana Music Awards South-Africa.
Praye Honeho who was present at the event and thrilled the audience with a splendid performance expressed gratitude towards his record label, his colleagues Praye Tintin and Praye Tietia and also dedicated the Award to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and CEO of End Point Homeopathic Clinic Dr Adu Boateng.
Praye's Ama Ghana song which features Obibini-Boafo was recorded as a single track at the time the Praye group had splitted.
The song talks about work and happiness and how Ghanaians must be happy with their various professions.
It also motivates the young ones to work hard for Mother Ghana and cultivate a patriotic spirit to contribute their best to the nation.
Apart from Praye who won an award , Stonebwoy , Shatta Wale , Patapaa , Article Wan and others also won awards for their creativity and efforts in the music industry under the year of review .


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It's projected that by 2029, prisons will house almost 30,000 of the 600,000 four-year olds now living in America. The solution to this problem lies within families, schools and communities. Study author Oscar A. Barbarin, III, Ph.D. identifies specific practices needed in order to turn this situation around. Parents, as a child's first teacher, can do a lot by engaging with them through talking, listening, and offering challenging new experiences.
Schools can begin by acknowledging the unique challenges facing African-American males, developing strong relationships with their families, and by using teaching practices that incorporate motor skills and movement, which comes naturally to young males. Classrooms can be reformed to provide more engaging and accepting environments for boys. Barbarin says, "Communities play a significant role too. Coalitions, churches, and community groups can provide male mentors, especially when the child lacks a significant male presence at home."
RttT and the ESEA Blueprint include very little about parental involvement. See my post below for more about the lack of genuine interest in working with parents at the school level, particularly amongst the pro-corporate crowd.


Dirty Beaches is the brainchild of Alex Zhang Hungtai and he's literally a one-man band on this his debut Badlands. Feasting us from the start with 'Speedway King', it's his love of scratchy samples and lo-fi recordings which sets the tone for the eight tracks on show here. He blends this together with a voice that melds the squall and screech of Alan Vega (Suicide) with the croon of Mr Elvis Presley.
Hungtai's vocal on 'Horses' apes Presley in such a way that those long lost stories about the King still being alive in another life-form could almost be true. He even has the balls to mimic the noise of a horse in-between his yelping delivery drawl. 'Sweet 17' brings the sound of The Dum Dum Girls with an almost indecipherable vocal going head-to-head with a distinctly indolent drum beat. 'A Hundred Highways' ups the anti with a mash of fuzz and Hungtai sounding like he's singing into a bucket. It works perfectly and is more than a show of hands for positive minimalism.
Hungtai doesn't suffer for his art and, in fact, his aesthetic is very much on its own as his downbeat delivery wallows in the freedom which he unleashes on Badlands. It's a brave album and without the constraints of any band members he merely revels in his own creativity. 'True Blue' stinks of dirty blues composed with a host of Phil Spector references. The vocal is incoherent but compliments the track perfectly. 'Black Nylon' and 'Hotel' are mere ambient fillers which tail off without bringing anything to the party. For me, they're merely cast-offs destined for the cutting room floor which is where they should have stayed. It's a disappointing finale and smacks of laziness on the part of Hungtai as the preceding six tracks have the making of being something special and important.
If he can eradicate elements of his slacker disposition and focus on the many plus points crammed into less than 30 minutes on this album then he could have a place in our hearts.


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Global leader in industrial & embedded computing debuts four systems with WHL-U i5-8365U
Taipei, Taiwan (April 17, 2019) ASRock Industrial Computer, the world's leader in Industrial PC motherboards, today announced four systems powered by the 8th Generation Intel® Core Processor Whiskey Lake-U i5-8365U.
The iBOX-8365U, a compact embedded, ruggedized system in the NUC form-factor leads the pack of new releases. For users who don't require a casing, the NUC-8365U is available as a 4"x4" motherboard only. Also from ASRock Industrial are the mini-ITX IMB-1216 and the small board SBC-350, all running on Intel's WHL-U i5-8365U which was announced today.
Featuring support for Microsoft® Windows® 10 and up to 32GB of 2400MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SO-DIMM, the iBOX-8365U is a fanless, versatile device suitable for most industrial and embedded applications. Easily expandable and configurable, the iBOX-8365U boasts two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port that allow for three simultaneous displays. Also on board are three USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 connectors, two RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Ethernet, one COM port and one 12V DC-in jack for the power adapter (included). The NUC-8365U is a board without the metal casing and comes with an active heatsink (fansink) for added thermal dissapation. There is one M.2 Key E (2230) to support PCIe and USB, and one M.2 Key M (2242/2260) for SATA3 and PCIe.
ASRock Industrial is also introducing the IMB-1216 and the SBC-350 board-only systems. The IMB-1216 comes in the mini-ITX form factor (17cm*17cm) and has multiple expansion options with five USB 3.1, three USB 2.0, two SATA3 and six COM ports. In addition, there are one M.2 Key E (2230), one M.2 Key M (2242/2260/2280) and one M.2 Key B (3042) slots for PCIe, USB or SATA connectivity. It supports Dual Channel DDR4 SO DIMM 2400 MT/s for up to 32GB of memory, two DisplayPort and one LVDS video connectors, four USB 3.1 and four USB 2.0 plugs, one SATA3, and four COM ports.
"We have worked closely with Intel® to build not one, but four different products based on their latest eighth-generation processor Whiskey Lake-U i5-8265U," said James Lee, General Manager of ASRock Industrial. "By delivering these four compact, yet powerful products, ASRock Industrial continues to lead the market for business to business computing solutions."
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Handball puts diverse players against the wall
By Lowell E. Sunderland
For all the centuries that handball has evolved, it remains one eccentric sport.
On the East Coast, the game is typically regarded as an urban, New Yorkish thing, cheap to play outdoors.
With simple rules, it is an everyman's game in the vein of stickball or basketball that arrived here in the 1800s with Irish immigrants. Yet the game's hall of fame and American governing body, the U.S. Handball Association, reside in Tucson, Ariz..
You've probably heard of handball, thanks to the movies and your neighbor's cousins from Brooklyn, but have you ever seen a match?
It is virtually never on TV or in the papers, and in many communities around Howard County there are no youth programs teaching the game, there are no leagues and no one who plays gets any publicity.
But on Aug. 8 and 9, the 8,500- member association's Eastern Regional Championships in three-wall handball will be played in Ellicott City. (One- and four-wall titles are to be decided elsewhere.)
Cars from as far away as Florida and, certainly, from New York will descend on Centennial Park-north, off Old Annapolis Road.
Never fear, neighbors. You'll scarcely know the players and the tournament are there. Local organizers figure that if the weather's good, about 80 players - this is a men's event - will compete, starting about 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
The venue is six tall, gray, concrete courts in need of paint that are used variously by tennis, racquetball and handball devotees.
Handball probably is the world's oldest game played with a ball.
In the Centennial-north version, competitors alternately smack a hollow rubber ball (a bit larger than a golf ball) against any combination of three walls and a high ceiling. The ball may bounce off the floor once before a player must hit a return shot.
Make your opponent miss, earn a point. When you miss, he gets to serve. Reach 21 points first, or whatever level is agreed on beforehand, and you win.
Swat with your open hand, either one. Being ambidextrous helps. Leather gloves similar to those worn by baseball batters help protect against bruises from a ball that can fly at 80 mph. Goggles protect your eyes from errant fingers and the ball. You run, bend, twist, perspire and swear to yourself in frustration a lot. Handball is strenuous.
The guys who frequent Centennial-north would hate the description "eccentric." Judging from visits on a recent Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon, this is one band of passionate players.
Several pointed out that those Centennial courts witness a lot of regular, high-quality play from seven or eight - the count varies - national champions, including Roger Berry, who lives in Rockville and is a two-time world and eight-time national singles titlist in three-wall handball.
Of maybe 25 men playing during those two visits, only one was in his 20s, three or four were in their 30s, and most of the rest were 50-plus, including several retirees.
Many stuck to playing doubles, although no one seemed unable to get into a singles match.
All, it seemed, were on a first-name basis. Howard County was strongly represented, but regulars also come from Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday morning competition.
After a close, three-game match against Josh Ho, 25, a former Wilde Lake High School lacrosse player, Clarksville's Murzy Jhabvala, who helped run the eastern championships for about eight years, acknowledged the apparent lack of young blood.
"Yeah, I think it's declining some," said Jhabvala, a player for 26 of his 52 years, skilled enough to win a singles age-group title when he was in his 40s and finish second in the nationals about eight years ago.
"It's a very hard game to get good at," he said. "Have you ever tried hitting one of these balls? There aren't many courts, and if you play indoors, you first have to join a club and sign up for court time every time you want to play, so that's just a lot for young players."
But, Ho, a software engineer who went to Penn State and who takes a lot of teasing because of his youth, said he likes the mix of people who play and the willingness of older players to teach newcomers.
Ho, who won the eastern B-level singles title last year, is hoping to do well in this year's nationals during the Labor Day weekend in Toledo, Ohio. He also is one of several Centennial-north regulars introduced to the sport by their fathers.
Daniel Ho, 55, a computer programmer, took up the sport while looking for a fitness activity that was also a game in 1980. He will compete next weekend in doubles and singles.
Columbian Richard Solomon, 59, who learned the game from his father 51 years ago, explained his love of handball this way:
"Besides being a life sport, handball is multicultural," said the retired University of Maryland education professor. "You have Indian-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Hispanics, African-Americans.
"You can be short - I'm 5-5 - and play well. We have laborers, police officers, postal workers, doctors, academics - all sorts of people. It's a wonderful microcosm of what America should be like."


Eureka is a greek interjection used to celebrate a discovery. This word is attributed to Archimedes, who ran through the streets of Syracuse naked, yelling "eureka!" once he first understood the volume of water one day in the bath.
First, I will explain two lies that could be holding back your group. Then, I will position you and your group to discover your own eureka.
Creativity does not require you to do what your worship leader can do or to be able to design the church bulletin. Be careful to not mistake creativity for artistic expression. Creativity is a thought process that is not unique to the blessed few. You are just as adequate to participate in this thought process as the guy standing on stage with a guitar every Sunday.
By allowing innovative communication to be apart of your group life, you will soon learn that conversations can revolve around creativity. For example, set aside time during your group meetings to allow for brainstorming and time to share with the group your thoughts and views on what could be different.
Many people think intentional creative practices should only be used when they are desperate and need to find an alternative way of doing something.
To diminish this lie, understand that there is always room for improvement. Just because something works, that does not mean that it cannot be improved. For instance, maybe you find your church small group planning the next upcoming holiday party. And yes, maybe it is the most attended event of the year. However, creatively approaching your group task will allow for new ideas to emerge that could potentially create an even better way of accomplishing that holiday party.
By simply opening up the conversation for brainstorming and new idea sharing, you will allow your group members to participate in a creative process. This will noticeably change not only your group life, but also enhance your church as a whole.
Speak up. If you have been scheming a new process, idea, or approach, say it. Don't let the fear of rejection hold you back.
Try new things. Give it a shot. If it doesn't work, you will just find yourself at the creative chalkboard once again.
Brainstorm. Attempt to constantly think with a creative mindset and encourage your group members to do the same and you will surprise yourself.
Do these things and just maybe you will discover your own eureka.
What do you do to create eureka in your groups and teams?
*From Karl Weick's The Social Psychology of Organizing, 1979, p. 252.
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Two Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Board appetite answers about how a above CIA officer's federal aegis approval appliance concluded up in the easily of a political activity committee.
Oversight Board Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Vice Ranking Member Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) wrote the acting ambassador accepted of the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 29 gluttonous added advice about how the aegis appliance and cadre book were released.
"The absolution of Ms. Spanberger's unredacted SF-86 to any alone or commodity after her permission in abuse of the law would alarm into catechism the Postal Service's processes for responding to FOIA requests," they wrote.
America Rising CEO Joe Pounder told Buzzfeed News the accumulation acquired an unredacted archetype of the appliance through a Freedom of Advice Act appeal with USPS, area Spanberger was additionally a above employee. America Rising again aggregate the abstracts with the Aldermanic Leadership Fund, a bourgeois cool PAC.
In an account with the New York Times, Spanberger accused the Aldermanic Leadership Fund of break accepting the documents.
The assembly appetite to apperceive whether anyone at USPS appear the aegis approval application, and if so, who and why, as able-bodied as whether such a absolution violates any laws or regulations or policies.
They additionally appetite to apperceive what advice should not accept been provided, why USPS did not seek a aloofness abandonment afore absolution the cadre book and whether anyone who handled America Rising's FOIA appeal knew Spanberger was active for Congress.
Further, they appetite to apperceive whether USPS has able FOIA processing procedures and protections to anticipate acknowledgment of adequate information, and what accomplishments USPS administration has taken to anticipate agnate disclosures in the future.
This commodity was adapted Aug. 30 to add animadversion from the USPS.
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Q: In a novel I'm reading, a character in London during World War II says to himself, "Can't fix anything if I get shot for a Jerry spy." I recognise this use of "for" (being British myself), but it seems an old-fashioned, RAF-blokes-with-mustaches construction. What can you tell us about it?
A: We don't believe that use of "for" in The Coldest War, a 2012 novel by Ian Tregillis, is all that uncommon now in American or British English, though it's usually seen in the phrases "taken for" and "mistaken for," where the preposition "for" means "as" or "as being" or "to be."
Here are a few recent examples from the news media in the US and the UK:
"Two deputies will be suspended and a Florida sheriff has apologized after a visually impaired man was arrested last month when his walking cane was mistaken for a gun" (NBC News, Nov. 9, 2022).
"Why I Keep Getting Mistaken for a Conservative" (headline of an article by the American culture writer and novelist Kat Rosenfield in National Review, Oct. 27, 2022).
"No one likes to feel like they've been taken for a fool, least of all financial markets" (The New Statesman, Oct. 12, 2022).
"As a humanist who writes about the impact of digital technology on our lives, I am often mistaken for a futurist" (The Guardian, Sept. 4, 2022).
The Oxford English Dictionary says "for" here means "in the character of," "in the light of," or "as equivalent to," and adds that "as or as being may generally be substituted." The preposition used in this sense first appeared in Old English and is similar to terms in Old Frisian and Old Saxon.
The dictionary's earliest example, which we've expanded, is from the epic poem Beowulf, which may have been written as early as 725:
"Me men sægde Þæt þu ðe for sunu wolde hereri[n]c habban" ("Men say to me that you wish to have this hero for a son"). Wealhtheow, the Danish queen, is speaking to her husband, King Hrothgar, about Beowulf, who is sitting between the king's two sons, Hrethric and Hrothmund, at a banquet.
And here's an expanded OED example from the 18th century: "You'll be hanged for a Pirate, and the particulars examined afterwards" (The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, 1719, by Daniel Defoe).
We'll end with this arboreal OED example from The Silverado Squatters (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson's memoir about his honeymoon with Fanny Vandegrift in Napa Valley, California:
"The oak is no baby; even the madrona, upon these spurs of Mount Saint Helena, comes to a fine bulk and ranks with forest trees—but the pines look down upon the rest for underwood."
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Storyboard halts Storytime as it reevaluates its mission
Storytime is taking a break this semester as it reconsiders its structure and purpose, reaching out to the College community for feedback.
Photo courtesy of Angela You '20.
On Sep. 26, Storyboard, the group behind Storytime, announced the decision to put a temporary hold on Storytime, citing the need to reflect on its mission and make changes to the event. The sabbatical has no firm end date, but Storyboard hopes to "revive a storytelling space, in a form that is to be determined by the community, by the end of the semester," the board wrote in an email to the Record.
"In the past year, Storyboard has been grappling with its mission and questions such as: how does one's identity inform one's experience as a speaker and a listener?" the six students who make up Storyboard wrote last Wednesday evening in an email to the student body. "Thus, we have decided to put Storytime as usual on hold, as we open up this conversation to the entire Williams community."
Storytime, the weekly gathering in which a member of the community shares a personal story to a crowd on the second floor of Paresky, is a College hallmark. The optional writing supplement for applicants to the College mentions Storytime; one of the three prompts reads, "Each Sunday night, in a tradition called Storytime, students, faculty and staff gather to hear a fellow community member relate a brief story from their life (and to munch on the storyteller's favorite homemade cookies). What story would you share?"
According to Bilal Ansari, Assistant Director of The Davis Center and advisor to Storyboard, the board's decision to pause Storytime fits into a broader campus movement about "the consumption of black stories, black lives and black narratives."
This movement took hold following the performance of Ars Nova's Underground Railroad Game last spring, according to Ansari. The show, created and performed by Jennifer Kidwell and Scott R. Sheppard and directed by Taibi Magar, is a provocative comedy about confronting America's history of slavery, according to The Berkshire Eagle.
The performance at the College sparked controversy, Ansari said. "It had to do with the depiction of African-Americans as slaves, scenes of painful episodes of our enslavement for comedic consumption on the stage and dolls in blackface on the flyers of advertisement," he added. "Black people were in the audience, and we were experiencing it in tears while our white friends were experiencing it laughing."
The aftermath of the show led to the creation of a movement, organized by a former Minority Coalition (MinCo) co-chair, called 'At What Cost?' "It sparked some powerful and introspective conversations," Ansari said. "Students began to say, 'Let's call a pause on anything to do with painful stories where people are just sitting there laughing or consuming others' pain without a deeper effort at community building.' And so because of that kind of confluence between different things that were going on around campus, Storytime did some self-reflection, asking questions like, 'What is our mission? What is our purpose? What are we really meaning to do with this space and this time?'"
In the last week of the spring semester, Storyboard went on a retreat "organized to consider and address recent conversations on campus surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion with regards to the space we create," the members of Storyboard wrote. It was then that Storyboard decided to put Storytime on hold.
"Upon realizing how unclear our mission was and the potential need for dramatic change to the preparation and execution of Storytime, we thought it would be most responsible for Storytime to take a sabbatical," Storyboard wrote.
Storyboard will use this break to clarify its mission and make changes to Storytime based on student input. "As Storytime is for the community and not for the Board, we do not feel that we can dictate how Storytime should change," Storyboard wrote.
As such, Storyboard sent an open-ended survey to all students in the email that announced the sabbatical. "We want to hear any and all thoughts you have – what you love about Storytime, how we can do better, or anything you want to say," the board wrote in the survey. Many of the responses have been pleas to bring back Storytime, according to Ansari. The board will also hold a town hall in the Henze Lounge at 9 p.m. on Oct. 14.
"One of the main reasons we decided to put Storytime on hold is we wanted to devote all of our energy to these conversations and changes," Storyboard wrote. "We believe that addressing these important topics and running Storytime at the same time would be compromising."
Although the steps Storyboard will take will depend on ideas from the student body, the board has already discussed potential changes. These include recruiting a more diverse board, changing the location of Storytime, inviting half of the speakers randomly by SU box and asking speakers to frame their stories as a call to action rather than an expression of personal pain, according to Ansari, the board and notes from the board's meetings.
"One change that we have already made is having a new advisor, Bilal [Ansari], so that we can be directly connected to the Davis Center," the board wrote. Ansari, who became the advisor this month, described Storyboard as "thoughtful and caring and genuinely concerned about doing things the right way."
"I love Storyboard," he said. "I love Storytime. I love what it means. I love what it could mean. It is a place for meaning – it is a meaningful place – that should not stop here. It is really an identifying, unique space that captures in a small time and space the essence of what this place is all about."


Curated and hosted by Paul Burston with readings and performances from former Polari Prize winner Kirsty Logan, poet RJ Arkhipov, writer Claire Heuchan and author and comedian VG Lee.
Paul and VG will host a creating writing workshop from 2-4pm in the Scottish Poetry Library on the same day. One participant will be offered the opportunity to read their work at the evening event. More workshop details can be found here.
This event is part of the Polari Prize Tour, funded by Arts Council England.


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This year was Britton's first Christmas. We tried to make it as exciting as we could--visiting Santa, getting our tree, buying lots of fun gifts for everyone--but at the end of the day, she was most excited about the wrapping paper.
And speaking of wrapping paper, twinklepoop is totally a thing (as I had the joy of evidencing yesterday). Don't say I didn't warn you.
While I'll dive into more of our holiday antics next week (after I've had a chance to breathe), I wanted to share a few things with you before we head out for Christmas round 2 at Landon's parents' house.
Britton was awesome during the Christmas service. She refused to take a nap all day Christmas Eve, and by the time the 3 p.m. service started, she was rubbing her eyes and bucking like a bronco. Maybe it was the music, or maybe it was a Christmas miracle, but she danced and played the entire service without a peep.
"Gosh, mom, you're embarassing me."
We exchanged presents at my parents' house Christmas Eve, and had the final dinner in our Progressive Christmas Dinner series.
Britton: "The Day of Wrapping Paper has finally arrived! My life is complete!"
Two seconds later: Britton decides that she's done opening presents, and she's off to eat something that she shouldn't.
Can you tell that Britton is the daughter of a former college Literature professor (and the niece of a die-hard Mr. Darcy lover)? She got so many cute classics-themed gifts that I'll have to do another post on them!
We stayed overnight so that we'd all be able to see our Santa presents that arrived Christmas morning.
Britton investigates her loot from Santa. And yes, I'm totally rocking footed onesie pajamas.
Britton LOVED the monorail that I got to go under our tree next year. Giant baby takes over Disney World!
After playing with our presents from Santa, we packed up in the car and headed out to my grandmother's house, which is about two and a half hours away. I really didn't want to go back this year because the house reminds me so much of my grandfather, who passed away just before Thanksgiving. But my grandma really wanted to go back for one more holiday (she now lives with my parents here in town), so we did it to make her happy--and hopefully help start the closure process.
With my dad and Britton at my grandma's house.
Grandma opening a present from my cousins.
I don't know what we'll be doing next year, but it will involve staying home on Christmas day, which will be the first time I've ever done that in my entire life. We lived all over during my childhood, so we always traveled to my grandparents' house each year. My tradition for Britton is centered around one thing: not traveling. We've got another 11 months to figure out the rest of the details.
I read Marisha Pessl's Night Film (which I loved) and saw The Wolf of Wall Street (which I thought was awful). I'll definitely be doing a review of the Pessl book because it is so awesome and I just want to talk about it all the time with everyone, but I might do a review of Wolf, too, just because it was like a car wreck, and sometimes you've just got to talk out your feelings after you experience something terrible.
So, there's our holiday in a nutshell. We're off tonight to see the other side of the family.
We're embarking on a four hour trip with a 6 month old who hates being in her carseat. Pray for our sanity.


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Taiba scorches foes in Grade 1 Malibu S.
Gun Runner's brilliant 3-year-old colt Taiba staked his claim for championship honors with a dominating win in the $300,000 Malibu S. (G1) on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Taiba now has Grade 1 wins in the Pennsylvania Derby and Santa Anita Derby, as well as a very narrow loss in the Haskell Inv. (G1) on his 2022 resume. His overall mark now stands at 4-1-1 in seven starts, with earnings of $1,956,200.
Taiba is one of Gun Runner's four Grade 1 winners in 2022. Gun Runner was far and away the leading Second-Crop Sire of 2022 and was fifth on the General Sire list with over $14.6 million in progeny earnings.
Taiba, who was making his first one-turn start since his debut in March, was hustled out of the gate by Mike Smith and chased Forbidden Kingdom though a half-mile in :44.38. He confronted the front-runner at the top of the stretch, and after a tussle with him and Straight No Chaser, Taiba strode away powerfully in the final furlong to win by 4 ¼-lengths in 1:21.75 for the seven furlongs.
"At the top of the stretch, it almost looks like he's gutted," trainer Bob Baffert said. "But that's the way he is. He's very deceiving. If you watch him in the mornings, he'll never get a clocker's eye. He'll surprise you in the afternoon."
"He reminds me of his sire, Gun Runner," Baffert added.
Baffert trains Taiba for Amr Zedan's Zedan Racing Stables, who bought the colt for $1.7 million at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Florida Select 2-year-old Sale.
Taiba was bred by Bruce Ryan and is out of Needmore Flattery, who was a dominant force on the Ohio circuit, winning 14 stakes over her career.


Concentration areas for my degree are Math and Science. I am very literate with computers and the Microsoft Office Suites. I have worked the past 5 years as a paraprofessional as I completed my degree, I worked with students in Math. I have also tutored college students in their College Alegebra classes.
Personal Statement : Concentration areas for my degree are Math and Science. I am very literate with computers and the Microsoft Office Suites. I have worked the past 5 years as a paraprofessional as I completed my degree, I worked with students in Math. I have also tutored college students in their College Alegebra classes.


This guy points out many things that hit the nail on the head!!!
Outstanding presentation! I listened to a speech by Florida Senator Bill Nelson yesterday and his appeal was just plain sick! He has left his roots, his kin folks are ashamed of his most liberal stand, he never hit the issue correctly as this young man did. Nelson gave us his reasoning why we have no need to hunt with an assault rifle, nothing about the Constitution and the precious 2nd amendment.
Bo, Thanks for alerting me to that fresh breath of air!
Great speech he made so very good points and pointed out the false statements made by the Democrats at every level of government.
One of the best speeches I've heard.
Nailed it - very impressive, thanks for sharing that link!
Brother, you've hit the nail on the head again! Thanks for bringing it to our eyes and ears! True words about Columbine and very applicable to the same mess in Parkland today.
Did you hear yesterday 3-7-2018 where the Governor of Connecticut called the NRA a terrorist organization.....when will these liberals wake up? it is going to be an interesting mid-term election!
I can only hope that the libs get spanked as bad in the mid-terms as they did in Nov '16. Heard the other day that the primaries in Texas showed a fantastic turnout by the Republicans despite the media claiming in advance that the Dems were gaining momentum. I'm not opposed to someone just for being a Democrat, but if they're on this far left liberal snowflake goofiness then I'm sorry they gotta go away.
Madgomer - Growing up in Atlanta, I always thought the Delta, Coke and CNN was the pride of all the residents of Atlanta...wow such great companies. BUT NOT ANY MORE!!
I'm good with that Bo - despite all of the media's hatred towards our current prez, I do think a very large number of Americans appreciate that he's trying to lead in the right direction and doesn't really give a rat's behind about either party's far left/far right zealots. I can't say I agree 100% with everything he's done but his batting average is way way way better than that clown who was in the White House before him.
Well, our illustrious Florida governor caved in by signing a bill that contained a requirement of being 21 years old to buy a rifle. Don't agree with this in the least and the NRA has already began it's challenge on this portion of the bill. If this stands, then we should raise the voting age to 21, the drivers license to age 21, also include an age requirement to serve in the military beginning at age 21 and I suppose any LEOs should be 21 before they can be trusted with a firearm.
There are some portions of the bill that are good but this part stinks!
I went to Parris Island 54 years ago and was trusted with an M14 when I was 17 years old, Mother and Dad had to sign for me when I was a senior in high school in order for me to join the Corps, times have changed.
Gov. Scott is serving his last term as governor because of term limits and he is said to be considering a run against the ultra liberal Senator Bill Nelson. Scott would certainly get my vote over Nelson but he will also get some well deserved criticism for setting age requirements on owning a rifle and including a 3 day waiting period on all firearms. There has been a 3 day waiting period to purchase a handgun unless the buyer was a concealed carry licensee.
Just blowin' off a little steam and hopin' some one cares.
Does the bill state that those under 21 cannot OWN a gun, OR does it state that they just cannot BUY a gun? I owned a car before I was 16 and had a drivers licenses. I just didn't drive it on the street. That being said, the new hunting age in Florida now becomes 21? No need for youth hunting and shooting sports permitted? I'm so confused???


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China pneumonia outbreak spurs WHO action as mystery lingers
/ Sun, January 5, 2020 / 06:00 pm
The United Nations agency activated its incident-management system at the country, regional and global level and is standing ready to launch a broader response if it's needed, the WHO's regional office in Manila said in Twitter posts Saturday. (Shutterstock/Lemau Studio)
A mysterious lung infection in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is being monitored by the World Health Organization, which said it's in active communication with its counterparts in China, where an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
The United Nations agency activated its incident-management system at the country, regional and global level and is standing ready to launch a broader response if it's needed, the WHO's regional office in Manila said in Twitter posts Saturday.
#China has reported to WHO regarding a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province.The Govt has also met with our country office,and updated @WHO on the situation. Govt actions to control the incident have been instituted and investigations into the cause are ongoing. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ScUV6j1crD
— World Health Organization Western Pacific (@WHOWPRO) January 4, 2020
As of Friday, 44 people had been diagnosed with pneumonia, the cause of which is unknown, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement. That's up from 27 three days earlier. Eleven people are in serious condition. Some of the infected worked at a fresh seafood and produce market in the city.
"China has extensive capacity to respond to public health events and is responding proactively and rapidly to the current incident in Wuhan –- isolating patients, tracing close contacts, cleaning up the market, and searching for the cause and for additional cases," the WHO said.
Pathogen studies have ruled out more common respiratory diseases, including influenza, avian flu and adenovirus, Wuhan health authorities said. All the patients are being treated under quarantine, according to the commission.
Governments in the region have started to take precautions to prevent any possible spread of the infections. Singapore's Ministry of Health said temperature screening will be implemented at Changi Airport for all travelers arriving from Wuhan. In Hong Kong, officials have classified the response level as "serious" -- the second-highest scale of action in its three-tier system -- with public hospitals reporting eight patients, aged from four to 50, who have been to the Chinese city and show symptoms for pneumonia.
Read also: Commentary: Spread of pneumonia poses fatal threat to our children
The Wuhan seafood market, which has since been closed, also sold birds, pheasants, and snakes, along with organs of rabbits and other wildlife, the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy said Thursday, citing media reports.
That's triggered concern about the potential jump of an unknown virus to humans -- reminiscent of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, which killed almost 800 people about 17 years ago. The Wuhan Institute of Virology didn't respond to an emailed request for comment on the infectious source.
It's not known whether a SARS-like "coronavirus" has been identified, although there have been "numerous unsubstantiated reports mentioning a novel coronavirus that is SARS-like," the International Society for Infectious Diseases' ProMED-mail program said in an email Friday.
Several people were arrested for circulating fake news online about the viral spread of pneumonia, provincial authorities said, adding that rumors on social media alleging that there had been an outbreak of SARS are untrue, and no person-to-person transmission has been found so far.
Singapore has asked doctors to look out for suspected cases of pneumonia among people who have recently returned from Wuhan.
"Suspect cases with fever and acute respiratory illness or pneumonia and with travel history to Wuhan within 14 days before onset of symptoms will be isolated as a precautionary measure to prevent transmission," the city-state's Ministry of Health said in a Facebook post.
Hong Kong authorities said thermal-imaging systems will be deployed as part of increased fever surveillance at boundary check points. In Taiwan, the government has also implemented measures to prevent the spread of infections, its Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday.
Topics : ChinapneumoniahealthoutbreakWHO


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package leti.asd.db;

import leti.asd.db.db_list.DBrecord;
import leti.asd.db.db_list.ListDB;

import java.io.*;
import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * Project transportDB
 * Created by nikolaikobyzev on 07.11.16.
 */
class FileController {

    public static void saveToFile(ListDB listDB) throws IOException {
        FileOutputStream fileOut = new FileOutputStream("transportDB");
        DataOutputStream out = new DataOutputStream(fileOut);
        out.writeInt(listDB.size());
        for(DBrecord rec : listDB) {
            out.writeUTF(rec.getFullName());
            out.writeInt(rec.getLevel());
            out.writeInt(rec.getYears_work());
            out.writeInt(rec.getSalary());
        }
        out.close();
    }

    public static void loadFromFile(ListDB listDB) throws IOException {
        FileInputStream fileIn = new FileInputStream("transportDB");
        DataInputStream in = new DataInputStream(fileIn);
        int i = in.readInt();
        while (i > 0) {
            DBrecord rec = new DBrecord();
            rec.setFullName(in.readUTF());
            rec.setLevel(in.readInt());
            rec.setYears_work(in.readInt());
            rec.setSalary(in.readInt());
            listDB.add(rec);
            --i;
        }
        in.close();
    }

    public static void loadFromTextFile(ListDB listDB, String name) throws IOException {
        List<String> lines = Files.readAllLines(new File(name).toPath());
        for(String line : lines) {
            String[] data = line.split("\\|");
            if(data.length<1) continue;
            DBrecord rec = new DBrecord();
            rec.setFullName(data[0]);
            if(data.length < 2) {
                listDB.add(rec);
                continue;
            }

            int level = 0;
            try {
                level = Integer.parseInt(data[1]);
            } catch (NumberFormatException e) {
                System.out.println("Ошибка чтения разряда!");
            }
            rec.setLevel(level);

            int years_work = 0;
            try {
                years_work = Integer.parseInt(data[2]);
            } catch (NumberFormatException e) {
                System.out.println("Ошибка чтения стажа!");
            }
            rec.setYears_work(years_work);

            int salary = 0;
            try {
                salary = Integer.parseInt(data[3]);
            } catch (NumberFormatException e) {
                System.out.println("Ошибка чтения зарплаты!");
            }
            rec.setSalary(salary);
            listDB.add(rec);
        }
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


21 grams of Great Tasting Protein.
Not all fats are created equal, but the ones below pack a lot of punch. From lowering bad cholesterol and helping shed excess weight to giving you shiny hair and healthy nails, your body will reap the benefits of these healthy fats.
The benefits of avocados are so numerous that they're one of the healthiest fruits you can consume. They're rich in monounsaturated fats, which raise levels of good cholesterol while lowering the bad — talk about a double-whammy. Avocados are also packed with the benefits of vitamin E, which help prevent free radical damage, boosts immunity and acts as an anti-aging nutrient for your skin.
Plus, it's chock-full of healthy protein; in fact, it has more than any other fruit. For pregnant women, avocado is also one of the great folate foods, as this vitamin can help reduce the risk of birth defects.
Get more avocados in your diet and try one of these avocado recipes. Or use it to cook with by adding avocado oil into your kitchen. It has a mild taste that won't overpower dishes the way other oils might. Its high smoke point of about 520 degrees means that it's suitable for grilling or frying. And because it isn't solid at room temperature, it's a tasty choice to drizzle on salads, sandwiches or veggies.
We're all familiar with "butter-like" substances; margarine, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and all those other "vegetable oil spreads" found in stores. But real butter — preferably raw or from grass-fed, organic sources — is what you should reach for.
Another victim of the war on fat, butter's experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as the benefits of butter become more widely known. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids found in butter help your brain function properly and improve skin health. More importantly, these two fatty acids are considered essential, meaning the body needs them but can't produce them on its own; they must be derived from food sources. Butter's also rich in fat-soluble vitamins and trace minerals, including beneficial selenium, a powerful antioxidant.
Because of its low burning temperature — about 250 degrees Fahrenheit — butter is not great for cooking at high temperatures. To use it at high temperatures safely, butter must be emulsified by melting the butter over low heat until the milk and butterfat separate, and then pouring out the milk solids. Since much of butter's decadent taste comes from the milk solids, however, the downside of emulsifying is that the taste just isn't the same.
If you want to save yourself the trouble and still get that buttery flavor, instead use butter in baked goods and spread on fresh-baked bread (including gluten-free varieties) or add a dollop to roasted veggies.
Meanwhile, the Indian version of butter is quickly becoming a favorite across continents. Ghee, or clarified butter, is simmered to bring out butter's naturally nutty flavor, leaving it with a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking at high temperatures. Ghee benefits include being loaded in fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E. These types of vitamins are best absorbed by your body when they're in a fat substance and then stored in your gastrointestinal tract, keeping your metabolism and digestion on track.
Another ghee benefit? It's lactose- and casein-free. If you suffer from lactose sensitivity or intolerance, ghee is a fantastic alternative to butter. Its high levels of vitamin K2 also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation. No wonder it's been used for thousands of years!
You can make your own ghee or buy it in stores. When purchasing it commercially, look for organic or grass-fed cultured ghee. This healthy fat remains fresh for several weeks at room temperature. Increase its longevity and keep it spreadable by storing it in the refrigerator.
One of my favorite oils because of its numerous benefits — did you know you can use coconut oil on your skin and coconut oil for your hair — the benefits of coconut oil are many. It's rich in medium-chain fatty acids, which are easy for your body to digest, not readily stored by the body as fat and small in size, allowing them to infuse cells with energy almost immediately.
These fatty acids also improve brain and memory function. Plus, the high amount of natural saturated fats in coconut oil mean that it increases good cholesterol and promotes heart health, while the antioxidants found in coconut oil make it an effective anti-inflammatory food and help reduce arthritis.
Adding coconut oil to your diet is easy; I love using it for cooking and baking, or even applying it directly on my skin. Beware that when cooking directly with coconut oil, the flavor can be a bit overpowering for some. If that's the case, try using less of it. It's also important to note that, at room temperature, coconut oil is solid, so it's not the best choice when you need a healthy fat in liquid form, like as a salad dressing.
When choosing a coconut oil, I recommend extra virgin varieties, as refined or processed coconut oils can eliminate many of the health benefits.
Olive oil benefits are so profound that any diet should include it. First, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is great for heart health. In fact, a 2013 study found that when people supplemented a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil, it reduced the incidence of heart attack or dying of heart disease, probably due to its high levels of monounsaturated fats. The high amount of antioxidants in EVOO means it protects your cells from damage. It also helps improve memory and cognitive function, and works as an anti-inflammatory. Since so much disease stems from chronic inflammation, this is a biggie!
Unfortunately, buying this healthy fat isn't as easy as just grabbing the first bottle you see. First, note that I recommend only extra virgin varieties of the oil. This means no chemicals are involved when the oil is refined. Unfortunately, many common brands are fake olive oil! A 2011 study by UC Davis found that many top-selling brands failed the standards for extra virgin olive oils; lawsuits against olive oil companies have followed suit.
Some tips for recognizing real EVOO are to beware of any brand that costs less than $10 a liter; look for a seal from the International Olive Oil Council; check the harvesting date on the label; if it's labeled as "light," "pure" or a "blend," it isn't virgin quality; and finally, opt for dark bottles, as they protect the oil from oxidation.
Why are omega-3 fatty acids considered essential? Because the body isn't capable of producing them on its own. Therefore, we must rely on omega-3 foods in our diet to supply these extremely beneficial compounds.
There are actually three different types of "omega-3s": ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). The preferred sources of omega-3s are DHA and EPA, the kinds found in seafood sources like nutritious salmon and sardines. ALA, on the other hand, is found in some plant foods, including certain nuts and seeds, as well as high-quality cuts of meat like grass-fed beef.
The human body is able to turn ALA into usable DHA and EPA to some degree, but this isn't as efficient as getting DHA and EPA directly from food sources that provide it. Even after extensive research, it's not totally clear how well ALA converts into EPA and DHA or if it has benefits on its own, but health authorities, like those at Harvard Medical School, still consider all sources of omega-3s crucial in the diet.
Historically, we've seen that populations that consume the most omega-3 foods, like people in Okinawa, Japan, live longer and healthier lives than people who eat a standard diet low in omega-3s.
The best omega-3 nuts to consume are walnuts while seeds with the most significant omega-3 nutrition include chia seeds and flaxseeds. Many vegetables, especially green leafy ones, are good sources of ALAs. Some of the vegetables highest in omega-3s include Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach and watercress.
Because there is such debate over waters being contaminated with toxins and pollutants like mercury, many people find it hard to get enough omega-3s from eating fish, nuts, seeds and veggies only. This is one reason why some people prefer supplementing with fish oil in addition to eating some omega-3 foods.
The difference between "fish oil" and "cod oil" can be confusing. Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, but it doesn't have much vitamin A or D. On the other hand, cod liver oil is lower in omega-3s but very high in vitamins A and D.
So, when it comes to getting enough omega-3s into your diet, I recommend eating plenty of omega-3 foods and also supplementing in most cases. Through a combination of both, my advice is to make sure you're getting at least 1,000 milligrams a day of EPA/DHA and about 4,000 milligrams of total omega-3s (ALA/EPA/DHA combined).
With so many choices and benefits available, healthy fats are primed to become a staple in your diet.