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Our Past Revolutions, Our Future Struggles: From where we are to where we are seeking to be
Let's Say Revolution
We are pleased to present our second online festival programme entitled Our Past Revolutions, Our Future Struggles that will be available in the former Yugoslavia countries from December 9th to December 13th. The programme showcases films in which revolutions are rethought, questioned and thus other possibilities are imagined. Cinematic accounts of civic movements and uprisings will talk to us through 8 films that marked some of the biggest festivals in late 2020 and early 2021, as well as less known cinematic jewels we are proud to have discovered. The first two films of the programme are splendid creative documentary essays, inspired by Jean Luc Godard's La Chinoise. Director Vincent Meessen brings us Just a Movement a story of Omar Blondin Diop who is associated with an unpunished state crime in Senegal. On the other side, Omar has in France, gone down in history as a Marxist activist featuring in La Chinoise. Today in Dakar, his brothers and friends remember him while the local youth play their fate under the imperfect present of China-Africa. Ephraim Asili in his scripted drama The Inheritence showcases characters attempting to work towards political consensus — based partly on Asili's own experiences in a Black liberationist group — weaves with a documentary recollection of the Philadelphia liberation group MOVE, the victim of a notorious police bombing in 1985.
Another film from the programme that follows a similar tone, approach and overall feeling is Returning to Reims (Fragments) by Jean-Gabriel Périot. Through the text of Didier Eribon interpreted by Adèle Haenel, the film tells in archives an intimate and political story of the French working class from the beginning of the 1950s to today using the imagery of more than 50 films made in France during the times. Bicentenario by Pablo Alvarez Mesa and Fixed Barricade at Hamdalaye Crossing by Thomas Bauer reflect on the far-reaching consequences of the revolution. Director Alvarez Mesa in his film focuses on the 200th anniversary of Simon Bolivar's liberation journey across Colombia, a legacy kept alive through a wide range of intentional and unintentional rituals of remembrance. Thomas Bauer follows the consequences of presidential elections in Conakry, Guinea in 2009 and 2010, from the perspective of 2018, when he met a group of young plaintiffs. Director and plaintiffs set up rehearsals for a hypothetical trial.
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Final three films of the programme are trying to reconstruct a chronicle of past times by reconstructing its melody. Past Futures by Johannes Gierlinger is a political and poetic reflection on the nature and effects of revolutions. An exemplary starting point for this essayistic film is the March Revolution of 1848 in Vienna. What remains of a revolution? When is it considered to have failed and when and how are its achievements manifested? Let's Say Revolution directed by Nicolas Klotz and Elisabeth Perceval, is a documentary whose common thread is manhunt across eras and continents and whose driving force is dance as an art of war and healing to ward off, and organize the resistance of bodies and souls. Finally, Chronicles of that time by Maria Iorio and Raphaël Cuomo follows a search of the melody a friend shared with the filmmakers 15 years ago when they were travelling together between North Africa and Sicily. As a seasonal worker from Tunisia, who lived on the island of Lampedusa, Abdelhamid had become the witness to the shift from the past border regime to a new one, to the borderisation process taking place in southern Europe. "Once a form has been chosen, it can change, and we can call that a revolution". The films in this program explore new revolutionary forms that recognize but also question and reinvent previous ones. Now that the heroic fix is no longer plausible, what can we aim for? What political horizons are possible when power institutions have lost legitimacy and capitalism has commodified even the apocalypse? Through these films, we lean into other possible social bodies, so "do not hurt yourself, we are still here", "they say crisis, we say revolution". - states Adrianna Quena the festival programmer. The 16th edition of the Pravo Ljudski Film Festival has been generously supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (Washington), and many other partners, while the Special Programme More than Anything Else I Wanted to Stay Awhile is made possible with the support of the Embassy of Brazil in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For all information about the availability of films, and all other festival activities, please follow our website pravoljudski.org, social networks, and the hashtags #plj16 and #pravoljudski16.


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Provocations: The Architecture and Design of Heatherwick Studio
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British designer Thomas Heatherwick has been hailed as a genius for the uniquely inventive nature of his work. Trained at London's Royal College of Art, Heatherwick's practice encompasses projects ranging in scale from very small to monumental, from products to public sculpture to architecture.
Provocations: The Architecture and Design of Heatherwick Studio examines the astonishing range of the studio's practice by focusing on the design concepts behind small products such as the handbag designed for Longchamp and his rotation-molded "Spun" chairs, as well as large public and private architectural projects in the U.K., U.S., Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Singapore, and China. These include the U.K. Pavilion—known as the Seed Cathedral at the 2010 World Expo; a new distillery for Bombay Sapphire gin; a Learning Hub for Nanyang Technological University in Singapore; and a contemporary art museum created within a historic grain silo, among many other exciting projects. Heatherwick Studio is recognized for its inventive approach to design, often combining novel engineering with new materials and innovative technology to create unusual, often sculptural, building forms.
Organized by the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, Provocations is curated by Brooke Hodge, deputy director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. The Hammer's presentation is overseen by curator Aram Moshayedi.
Heatherwick Studio, Rolling Bridge, London , 2002-2004
Heatherwick Studio, East Beach Café, Littlehampton, UK , 2005-2007
Heatherwick Studio, Spun Chair, 2007-11
Heatherwick Studio, New Bus for London, 2010-12
Heatherwick Studio, Al Fayah Park, Abu Dhabi, 2010–
Heatherwick Studio, Olympic Cauldron, London , 2012
Heatherwick Studio, Learning Hub, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore , 2011-14
Heatherwick Studio, Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town , 2005–
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at the end of last summer, when i first moved into my new garden in NYC, i took a nice rhododendron from my sister's on LI and put it in a rather shady spot under an enormous magnolia grandiflora. since it was the first thing i, the novice, planted i didn't do a very good job. rather than being elevated slightly above the soil, it is definitely somewhat submerged, especially since the land tends to slope down towards it. after planting & mulching it in my poorly draining clay soil, it promptly lost most of its leaves. this year it didn't flower but has recently started growing new leaves.
my question is this: would it be a good idea to uproot it and replant it so that its rootball is slightly elevated? if so, when would be a good time? and any tips on replanting it are appreciated too!
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Taking kids out to eat is not easy. Let us help you keep the tots entertained while you eat without sacrificing taste! We've rounded up the best kid- friendly restaurants in Houston who have entertainment for kids, great food, and great scenery! And don't forget to check out our guide to spots where kids eat free in Houston for more spots you can take the little ones on the cheap.
Aquarium restaurants are fun for the whole family with awesome scenery, great food, and an outdoor carnival. The Kemah location is also great, making these two eateries some of the best places to eat with kids in Houston.
This place looks expensive but it's actually a counter service style restaurant. The food is from the same owners as Cafe Annie so you know it's good. Plus, it's affordable and has an awesome outdoor area, which is always a bonus when looking for family-friendly restaurants.
Beautiful scenery, delicious Greek food, and great options for kids. When the weather is nice, this is a great spot for some outdoor dining with the whole family.
This Heights-area restaurant has a huge outdoor patio and a playground. They offer Cajun-style food with plenty of options for all eaters.
This laid-back restaurant has a huge patio with plenty of seating and a fire pit. If you go during the day, it's a child-friendly restaurant, but at night, the vibe becomes much more adult-oriented as it does have a bar.
This neighborhood-style Pizza restaurant has awesome food and a beautiful outdoor seating area. The kids will also love the breakfast.
This delicious Mexican restaurant offers an outdoor patio and old western movies projected on a wall.
This quirky eatery offers delicious and healthy food, vegan and vegetarian options, and Hobbit- styled decor.
This restaurant offers live music on stage, delicious Mexican food, and a lively atmosphere.
This upscale eatery offers down-home food both you and the kids will love, offering everything from delicious chicken tenders to burgers to tacos and salads. It's one of our favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Houston. On nice days, be sure to sit on the patio.
This supper club has great food and tables stocked with coloring books and trivia cards. Let the kids try their famous Shirley Temples while you try their punch!
The name says it all- their food is great, the decor is great, and they have a play area!
This is some of the best Chinese take out in Houston. Bring the kids for bar-style seating, a fun seating area, and the chance to eat out of an actual box!
This eclectic BBQ joint has an awesome patio with all kinds of games like shuffleboard or Foosball.
This location has an awesome outdoor seating area but if you're just there for the great food, all of their locations have it.
This cafeteria-style restaurant is loud enough that kids won't bother anyone. You can also sit on the patio for people-watching and room for the kids to run around.
This small eatery is inside an American Girl Doll Store- what more could little girls ask for? They also offer birthday parties and other packages. There's room for the girls and their dolls. It's located at Memorial City Mall.
This cute eatery in Uptown is inside one of Houston's most family-friendly restaurant. They have fresh, foodie cuisine but without all the pretense.
This historical restaurant serves up pizza, sandwiches, and gelato. Their backyard offers comfy seating, tables, and a bike to play on.
This restaurant has multiple locations but their Heights shop is the best. They have art everywhere, playful decor, amazing food, and an outdoor seating area.
One of Houston's favorite breweries offers tours and has a great little restaurant. The kids will love the patio tables and personal pizzas.
This Mexican restaurant has a bustling bar, a great patio, plus mariachis and a balloon artist.
This isn't just your standard kid-friendly Houston restaurant — it's all about kids! They have an arcade, iPad station, candy station, photo booth, and complimentary booze for the grown-ups.
This hidden gem in Cypress is a long- standing, family run business. Their food is delicious and their spacious dining room has historical, Texan- themed artifacts for the kids to explore.
This counter serve restaurant is in a garage- styled building and they have a kid- friendly backyard.
This Viet- Cajun eatery will wow the kids with their couch- seating and dozens of televisions. They serve hurricanes and other adult beverages, plus awesome crawfish, catfish, fried rice, hush puppies, and more.
All of the La Hacienda restaurants have great food but the one in Cypress has a bonus: a sprawling outdoor area with a huge playground. You do not want to miss this place!
This colorful cantina has a large patio under a sprawling oak tree and fountains to throw change in. It's beautiful, with great food and excellent service.
Go see the San Jacinto Monument then watch the ships passing through the channel as you dine.
This brewery in Katy has it all- great brews, friendly staff, tons of room for the kids to run around and even a playground. You'll also love their food trucks and live music in the dining hall.
The name says it all- the best, fanciest donuts you've ever tried, plus donut burgers, breakfast, and more.
This food truck park with a covered seating area has plenty of options for everyone. There is a bar, a playground, restrooms and handwashing stations, awesome seating options, and more.
This farm- style restaurant in Cypress is fun for the whole family. They have checkerboard tables for checkers and chess, plenty of room to run around, patio seating, arcade games, pool, and more.
This delicious eatery has coloring pages, toy robots, and outdoor patio games. Plus, you'll both love the food. They have multiple locations around town.
This school-themed restaurant is in Bellaire, the Heights, and Katy. They have great food and the kids will get a kick out of the bus.
With three locations in Houston, including one in Katy, this burger joint is here to serve. They have over-sized burgers, beer, TVs, and karaoke.
This Mexican restaurant has amazing food (try the Marisco bowl!) and a playground for kids. You'll also love the patio seating and waterfalls. Don't miss the free ice cream!
This 50s- style hot dog diner also gives kids a free ice cream with a kids combo purchase. Don't worry, they serve more than just hot dogs!
With an awesome playground area and delicious, fusion bites, and great margaritas, you can't go wrong.
This pizza joint has sleek, modern decor for the kids to marvel, plus games and a magic 8 ball to keep them entertained. The food is what will keep you coming back!
Many Lupe Tortilla locations have a kids playground. They'll also love the decor and the food- and you'll love the drinks!
The kids will love ordering their pizza and watching it be prepped. They can customize their pizza just the way the like it! Plus, the pizzas are delicious and they have plenty of other fun options.
This restaurant has some of the best Mexican food in Houston- it's also a Bush Family Favorite! They have Mariachi bands on weekend, the patio is huge, and you'll never have to wait for a table.
This BBQ restaurant is one of the best in town and it's definitely child-friendly. They have a huge, wrap-around porch and a sandbox.
Each Skeeter's locations has tables covered in butcher paper for kids to color on. Order the kids a stuffed potato- they'll eat every bite!
This laid-back garage-style restaurant serves up American classics. The kids will love the sandbox. You'll love the margaritas! It's an excellent family-friendly restaurant in Houston.


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Der Valentinspark ist ein öffentlicher Stadtpark und mit ca. 12 Hektar die größte Grünanlage in Unterschleißheim.

Beschreibung
Der Valentinspark ist gekennzeichnet durch großflächige offene Wiesenflächen mit Gehölzgruppen und einzelnen Laubbäumen. Ein 7,20 m hoher "Aussichtshügel" ist sternförmig mit lockeren Baumgruppen bepflanzt, die überwiegend aus Birken bestehen. Das übrige Parkgelände wurde nur leicht modelliert und weist keine starken Reliefunterschiede auf. Einige wassergebunden befestigte Wege führen mit geschwungenem Verlauf durch die Grünfläche; sie dienen auch als Verbindungswege zwischen den benachbarten Wohngebieten.

Im südlichen Drittel des Parks gibt es einen ca. 5.500 m² großen künstlich angelegten See, den Valentinssee. Als Freizeiteinrichtungen sind ein Beachvolleyballplatz, zwei Kinderspielplätze für unterschiedliche Altersgruppen und eine Fußballwiese vorhanden. Das Theatron, eine Freilichtbühne mit ca. 80 Sitzplätzen, dient als Veranstaltungsort für Open-Air-Konzerte.

Der Valentinspark dient der Unterschleißheimer Bevölkerung und auch den Schülern des direkt südlich gelegenen Carl-Orff-Gymnasiums als Naherholungsgebiet.

Im Süden erstreckt sich die Grünfläche bis zur Straße Münchner Ring. Im Westen und Nordwesten wird der Park von der Eschenstraße begrenzt, und auf der Ostseite grenzt er direkt an die Wohnsiedlung an.

Geschichte
Die Idee für den Valentinspark hatte im Jahr 1986 der spätere Bürgermeister von Unterschleißheim, Rolf Zeitler.
Mit der Planung wurde im Jahr 1989 begonnen. Der Park wurde in drei Bauabschnitten verwirklicht und am 22. Juli 2000 eröffnet.

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Tony Blair as spin doctor for ISIS next?
Tony Blair's venal opportunism in Kazakhstan is well established. After the massacre of 15 civilian protesters in 2011, he has had a lucrative business acting as spin doctor for President Nursultan Nazarbeyev by video interviews and personal advice and speech writing.
The Guardian: In a letter to Nursultan Nazarbeyev, Blair told the autocratic ruler that the December 2011 deaths, "tragic though they were, should not obscure the enormous progress that Kazakhstan has made". Blair advised Nazarbeyev that when dealing with the western media, he should tackle the events in Zhanaozen, when police opened fire on protesters, including oil workers demanding higher wages, "head-on". …… he also suggested passages to be inserted into a speech the president was giving at the University of Cambridge aimed at counteracting any bad publicity. One read: "By all means make your points and I assure you we're listening. But give us credit for the huge change of a positive nature we have brought about".
The former Labour leader's consultancy, Tony Blair Associates, set up in the capital, Astana, in October 2011, signing a multi- million pound deal to advise Kazakhstan's leadership on good governance, just months after Nazarbeyev was controversially re-elected with 96% of the vote and weeks before the massacre.
Tony Blair is also – believe it or not – the EU's Middle East Envoy!
While one could question the wisdom (folly?) of the EU in such a choice, there is no doubt that Blair will be able to, and will, leverage this appointment to win future consultancy contracts in the Middle East. He is gaining – based on his record – quite a reputation as being able to "spin" death and destruction to the media and to politicians as "regrettable but unavoidable and don't forget all the good things". He well knows how to "sex" up a dossier.
It is now reported that the gruesome and barbarous murder of James Foley by a British ISIS Jihadi also had publicity objectives.
News.com: THE beheading of American journalist, James Foley, at the hands of ISIS militants shocked the world but forensic experts have revealed the video was probably staged, with the murder happening off camera. ….. ……… an international forensic science company, which has worked for police forces across Britain, said there is no question Foley was beheaded but that camera trickery and post-production techniques look to have been used.
"I think it has been staged," said one expert in visual forensics, after he was commissioned by The UK Times to examine the footage. "My feeling is that the execution may have happened after the camera was stopped."
Aymenn al-Tamimi, a fellow at the Middle East Forum think-tank, said over the years ISIS militants have improved the production quality of their videos.
The analysis by experts has highlighted a number of inconsistencies that could suggest that the beheading of Foley, which was seen on the video, was not his actual death.
ISIS is not short of money. The Spanish, French and German governments have been reported to have paid large ransoms to ISIS to get their hostages released. The reports are of tens of millions of Euros paid. The demand for releasing James Foley was said to have been $132 million. But the UK and the US generally do not pay ransoms. In any event, "ISIS has about $2 billion in its war chest". Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar are also apparently quite generous in their funding of ISIS.
So ISIS would seem to be able to afford the best in weapons. They would even have the funds sufficient and necessary to employ Tony Blair Associates. Blair should be able to come up with some helpful and creative suggestions for ISIS on how to get more positive coverage from the world media and improve upon the scripts to be used in their video executions?
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Pat Clasgens
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High School Coach: Tim Gabel
High School: Livonia Stevenson, A
College: Undecided
Patrick has loved playing football since he was eight years old. He has been a varsity starter on the Livonia Stevenson football team for two years. In addition to playing tailback, he has also played safety, corner, and was on punt-return and kick-off return. His senior year, he rushed for 1,126 yards on 110 carries, broke the school record with 21 touchdowns, and had a total of 1,958 all-purpose yards. He was All Conference, All West first team, All Observerland, and was the team's MVP.
Patrick also ran track for four years. He ran the 100, 200 and the relays. His relay team was All Conference, and All Division, and went to the State finals his junior year. Patrick also plays indoor soccer.
Pat thanked his parents and family, "for supporting me throughout the many years of football and all the other sports I participated in." He also thanked, "all the coaches I have had throughout the years from Falcons to Stevenson. I have learned something from each of them and they have all influenced my life in some way." He thanked, "all my teammates for helping me play well and for making me a better player. Without them, I would not be here today. I will never forget all the great memories I have had throughout the years."
All West 1st Team, Detroit Free Press
All West 2nd Team, Detroit News
All Observerland, Livonia Observer


WBSC in LAUSANNE, Switzerland, 2016/09/16 -- A joint cooperation between the Guatemalan Olympic Committee, Guatemalan Baseball Federation, Guatemala Civil Committee for the Blind and Deaf, and the World Baseball Softball Confederation has been launched to introduce baseball to visually impaired athletes in the Central American nation of Guatemala.
The aim of the joint cooperation is to increase the service and access of sport to boys and girls with disabilities in Guatemala, particularly those challenged with vision loss/impairments.
Launching the programme, a three-day seminar was recently organised to provide instruction on the rules and technical aspects of "Blind Baseball" competitions. Twenty-five young male and female athletes with visual impairments were given interactive baseball instruction (e.g, hitting, defence and running the bases), while coaches and umpires were also introduced to the rules and regulations of the discipline. The initial group of young athletes who participated in the seminar were between the ages of 12 and 25.
"WBSC is committed to putting our sport at the service of the visually impaired community in Guatemala," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. "It is a tremendous honour to be a part of this very meaningful cooperation. Baseball can be played and adapted for many situations, and that's why we feel this programme can be very empowering, engaging and fun for these athletes."
Guatemalan Olympic Committee President Fernando Aguirre said: "The Olympic Committee of Guatemala is delighted and committed with this accessible programme for blind people to experience the joy of playing baseball and exhibit their talents. A very special thanks to WBSC for helping Guatemalan sport to realise this great opportunity."
Materials, such as bases and balls that emit sounds, have been donated as part of the starter kits. Long-term objectives of the collaboration include establishing local teams, competitions and a league in Guatemala overseen by the National Federation that can serve as a model to engage and inspire athletes with disabilities across Central America.
Guatemalan Baseball Federation President Guillermo Barillas said: "This programme can serve to raise awareness among the blind community -- as well as the nationwide community -- here in Guatemala that the national sport includes and belongs to these exceptional athletes, too."


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Midas Estate Agents are very please to bring onto the sale market this very well presented detached 5 bedroom home. Situated in the prestigious Inishowen village of Fahan. This property will sue to be very popular. The property itself is nested off the main R238 "Railway Road" and set on a mature and sizable plot this dwelling has seen a number of extensions since it was first built. Internally it Is very homely, having ground floor bedroom / bathroom, large open plan living room / dining room with access to patio area. Separate kitchen and utility room. The first floor comprises of 4no bedrooms and bathroom.
Internally it Is very homely, having ground floor bedroom / bathroom, large open plan living room / dining room with access to patio area. Separate kitchen and utility room.
Solid oak flooring. Having different level, with open- plan feel. Sliding patio door to rear garden.
Tiled flooring. Selection of low and high level cupboards. Tiled splash-back & Formica worktop, with large larder cupboard.
Tiled flooring. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Low and high level cupboards. Access to rear of property.
Large ground floor bedroom, having bay window with front aspect view.
Fully tiled bathroom located next to bedroom. Having corner shower with electric shower, white WHB and basin.
Having built-in wardrobes, with door onto first floor patio area.
I am interested in 8 Carrontlieve, Fahan, Co Donegal. Please contact me about this property.


T.K. Other Realm Has been furthering his momentum with loose drops all throughout 2017. Today, he drops off the official visual to his latest, "Reach". This particular song is based on a conversation held between T.K. and his brother about things that they've experienced growing up in East Oakland.
When speaking with him, T.K. realized that they both were speaking like old war comrades, sharing stories of close calls and victories over rival clicks. Staying alive was literally a full time job, and so now, T.K. brings a visual perspective to what they discussed.
Tune in below for the latest and keep it locked as T.K. Other Realm isn't quite finished dropping off knowledge to his people. 2018 shall indeed be a treat.


Wanna drool over some really soft and cushy, sophisticated and contemporary, moody and plush textured interiors this mid-winter day?
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We decided to mark this 15-year milestone by honouring the community that we have built, serve, and advocate for, by telling the story of our diaspora that has risen from obscurity to centre-stage during ANOKHI's tenure.
As such, for the first time in our history, we will be bringing together our entire portfolio of brands with the launch of The ANOKHI EMPOWER ME Campaign, so as to present a 15-year retrospective on some of the key South Asian personalities in Business, Technology, Politics, Crusader(ship), Media, Entertainment, Glamour, and Sports, who have built a trajectory for themselves and through so doing, have managed to empower their community, society, and the world!
We will tell their stories through The ANOKHI POWER List 2018 (launching on Thursday October 4th online). They will share their truths during a networking event called The ANOKHI POWER Summit 2018(taking place on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 from 9.00am to 5.30pm). And we will celebrate together during The ANOKHI POWER Ball 2018(taking place on Saturday November 3rd, 2018, from 9.00pm to 1.00am), having staked our claim and coloured the map of humanity forever.


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I love watching cinema advertising, mainly because you can follow people´s reactions to the ads and their message. One ad that I believe is meant to be funny is not laughed at at all; in fact, I hate it and so does the cinema audience according to the look of their faces. Maybe I´m missing something, since it won Mumbrella's December Ad of the Month". But... "reader´s votes" aren´t always representative, especially when the readers all work in advertising :) The ad is for Compare travel insurance, created by agency Blow Communications.


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On this week's Special Sauce, Roy Choi told me that his new California-based fast food concept, LocoL, is merely trying to change the world, one mostly-meat burger at a time.
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This week's especial Special Sauce episode (I know that's redundant, but it rolls off the tongue) again features my runnin' and eatin' partner, Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats' managing culinary director and the author of the New York Times best seller The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
Together, we answered some great questions from curious callers. Can someone learn to love calf's liver? (Maybe with a little liver therapy, administered by phone.) How can you get your homemade pizza sauce to be as good as the stuff at the best pizzerias? And how can you slow-cook ground beef without making it tough? Between Kenji's cooking (and punning) expertise and my eating (and kibbitzing) experience, we managed to come up with answers that we think you'll find both helpful and amusing.
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This week's episode of Special Sauce is, well, special. Inspired by Car Talk, one of our all-time favorite radio shows, we did a call-in session featuring Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats' managing culinary director and the best-selling author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
We tried to answer the thoughtful questions of three passionate, discerning cooks with humor (you'll hear how Kenji once made me duck testicles in one of his many cast iron pans), humility, and grace (the hallmarks of Car Talk), and I hope we succeeded. The subjects we tackled included the care and use of cast iron pans (we'll call it cast iron pan therapy), as well as what kind of hot dogs a Minneapolis-based chef should serve for his hot dog cart passion project. Finally, Kenji and I coached a Boston-based barbecue aficionado on how to get the best possible results when cooking brisket in a convection oven.
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I used to think of Le Bernardin chef-restaurateur Eric Ripert as a smart, impossibly charming and handsome chef's chef. But between interviewing him for Special Sauce and reading his moving and evocative memoir 32 Yolks, I've since realized that there's a lot more to the man than what we see on Top Chef and his own Emmy Award-winning show, Avec Eric.
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The multiple-Beard-Award-winner and proprietor of 19 Seattle restaurants is whip-smart, even though his mother has never forgiven him for being the only one of her eight children not to go to college. Tom's also funny, opinionated, and generously spirited. What more could a podcast host ask for in a guest? In this episode, Tom explains why he's never opened a restaurant outside Seattle (it's not for lack of opportunities), why he opted to pay his employees a living wage long before it became the law there, and why he named one of his newest restaurants after singer Brandi Carlile.


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Naugatuck Valley Community College Alumni Grace our Holidays with Postcards of Success
The holidays are a time to catch up with friends and loved ones. At NVCC we welcome notes and updates from our graduates all year long, but when they...
NVCC Presidential Awards Ceremony...
NVCC Presidential Awards Ceremony Honors Advanced Manufacturing Technology Students
The Eighth Annual Presidential Awards Ceremony recognized top students in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at Naugatuck Valley Community...
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NVCC Hosting Information Events for Adult Students Looking to Complete or Start College
Naugatuck Valley Community College is a destination with affordable solutions for older students. For readers who are thinking about going back...
NVCC Hosts Traditional Talent Show...
NVCC Hosts Traditional Talent Show at Annual All-College Meeting
Naugatuck Valley Community College President Daisy Cocco DeFilippis, Deans, faculty, staff, and foundation members gathered for the traditional,...
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The Power of Imagination: NVCC Alumnus, Adam Szantyr Followed his Love for 3D Animation
NVCC alumnus, Adam Szantyr is a genius behind the camera, and in front of the keyboard where he masterfully creates, animates and educates through...
NVCC Hosts Evening of Poetry
Naugatuck Valley Community College President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, the students, faculty and staff hosted the College's traditional evening...
Naugatuck Valley Community College Horticulture Student One of Four Students Honored by Spring Meadow – Proven Winners HRI Scholarships
Grand Haven's Spring Meadow Nursery and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) have announced the recipients of 2019-2020 Spring Meadow – Proven Winners® Endowment Fund scholarships.
NVCC Planning Orientation Welcome to Kick off the New Academic Year on Waterbury and Danbury Campuses
President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., the faculty and staff of Naugatuck Valley Community College are planning the details for two campus-wide orientation programs to welcome new students and their families on both the Waterbury and Danbury campuses.
The holidays are a time to catch up with friends and loved ones. At NVCC we welcome notes and updates from our graduates all year long, but when they come around the holidays, it's a gift to be shared. Recently two graduates graced our holiday mailboxes with their stories.
NVCC's Hospitality Program Awarded Connecticut Community Foundation Grant for Senior Living Internships
Connecticut Community Foundation has announced the grant award to Naugatuck Valley Community College Hospitality Program in the amount of $20,000. The grant supports Hospitality Program student internships to encourage students to explore career opportunities in local assisted living facilities.
Thomaston Savings Bank Scholarship Awarded Along with Presidential Awards
The Eighth Annual Presidential Awards Ceremony recognized top students in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Hosted at NVCC's Technology Hall on the Waterbury campus and sponsored by the Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut (SMA), the event is an annual tradition that celebrates excellence.
Naugatuck Valley Community College is a destination with affordable solutions for older students. For readers who are thinking about going back to school to finish a degree, or pursue a new one in a recently discovered area of interest, NVCC has a developed a new format for interactive, information events.
Naugatuck Valley Community College President Daisy Cocco DeFilippis, Deans, faculty, staff, and foundation members gathered for the traditional, end-of-semester All-College Meeting. The meeting opened with a welcome by President DeFilippis to celebrate the achievements, generous contributions, and talents of the NVCC community.
NVCC alumnus, Adam Szantyr is a genius behind the camera, and in front of the keyboard where he masterfully creates, animates and educates through video. Adam is an educational assistant in the marketing department; he produces video for College marketing and messaging.
Naugatuck Valley Community College President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, the students, faculty and staff hosted the College's traditional evening of poetry, Confluencia. Begun in the fall of 2008, Confluencia has become a destination for writers from out of state and abroad.
NVCC Hosted Annual Alumni Speakers' Panel
Naugatuck Valley Community College hosted its second annual alumni speakers' panel featuring a panel of 3 graduates.
Smaller Manufacturers Association Honors 3 Naugatuck Valley Community College Students
Smaller Manufacturers Association of CT (SMA) represents the interests of manufacturing in Connecticut, currently just under 200-member companies. The SMA named 3 students from the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at NVCC "students of the month" at their monthly dinner meeting in November, held at the Watertown Golf Club.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Hosts President's Circle Induction
The President's Circle at Naugatuck Valley Community is made up of a select group of outstanding achievers who serve as the College's student ambassadors. Circle Ambassadors have the opportunity to attend major college events with the President and/or her Cabinet, and lend voice to their experiences as NVCC students.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Students Use Creativity to Contribute Generously to Campus
When the Print and Copy Center on the Waterbury campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College needed College identity and artistic décor, art student, Madeeha (Mads) Sheikh came forward to take on the challenge.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Art Student Gives Print and Copy Center a Fresh Look
The Print and Copy Center on the Waterbury campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College is sporting a fresh new look that provides a more welcoming experience for students, faculty and staff. Recognizing the center's need for College identity and artistic décor, Alex Arcila, lead duplicating technician, approached Amanda Lebel, Assistant Professor of Art.
NVCC Hosted Annual Manufacturing/STEM Expo in Collaboration with Waterbury Public Schools and Chamber of Commerce
Naugatuck Valley Community College hosted the annual STEM/Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Expo 2019 on Friday, November 1. With support from the Waterbury Board of Education, more than 500 hundred middle and high school students visited the event at the College to directly engage with local manufacturers and learn about job and career opportunities from area leaders in manufacturing.
Community College Humanities Association Honors Naugatuck Valley Community College's Literary Magazine
Fresh Ink, NVCC's literary journal, publishes the selected literary and artistic works of students and community members. It is an annual publication with a review board of NVCC faculty, alumni and students. The magazine publishes a call for literary contributions of poems, short stories and art to be submitted for board review prior to each annual edition.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Hosts Debt Free College Forum
President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and the 4C's Union hosted Connecticut State Representative Gregg Haddad (D-Mansfiled), Chairman of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, and Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport) in a forum to discuss the "Debt-free Community College in Connecticut" initiative.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Named Partner in Second Seven-year GEAR UP Grant
Connecticut is receiving a seven-year, $25.8 million Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Naugatuck Valley Community College is one of three Connecticut community colleges collaborating with local public schools to implement the program.
Naugatuck Valley Community College Hosts Governor Lamont to Announce New Workforce Initiative
Naugatuck Valley Community College President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.,hosted the press conference at NVCC where Governor Lamont announced his newest initiative to bring higher education, public and private partnerships and employers together in pursuit of workforce development. Lamont signed an Executive Order to establish the Governor's Workforce Council.
NVCC Hosted Second Annual Alumni Advanced Manufacturing Technology Event
Naugatuck Valley Community College Alumni Association in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (AMTC) hosted a gathering of manufacturing alumni, current AMTC students, faculty and staff at the Brassworks Brewing Company.
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Are you planning a Halloween party that will include your little ghosts and ghoulies? If so here are some not so spooky fun food ideas that they are sure to enjoy.
Cream butter and sugar (whip until fluffy). Add egg, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon (food coloring if desired). Mix slightly. Add in baking powder and flour, mix until the dough is just JUST not-tacky to the touch (should not stick to your fingers, but should be sticky. Place dough in fridge for 1 hour. Simply roll out some sugar-cookie dough into a thin line make your cookies thin because they spread, apply an almond shard, score the knuckles, then bake as directed.
You can also brush them with a little cocoa-powder after baking (with a paint brush) to make the hands look dirty and contrast-like.
Whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Add the remainder ingredients except for the chocolate chips and mix until combined. It should be a thick paste at this point. Place into either a piping bag or Ziploc baggie and pipe dots into one row onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Gently top each dot with the mini chocolate chip–you don't want to wait too long to place the chocolate chip in the middle or it will set. Repeat until all the paste is gone. Allow the googly eyes to set for at least 24 hours on your counter.
Grease a piece of baking paper and place on a tray/baking sheet. Insert bamboo skewers in all the apples and set aside.
In a medium pot, combine the sugar, water, glucose/corn syrup and food coloring and stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture feels smooth when you rub it between your fingers. When the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up and wash the sides of the pot down with a pastry brush dipped into clean water to prevent crystals from forming.
Allow the caramel to boil until it reaches the hard crack stage (150°c/310°F). Carefully dip the apples into the hot candy mixture and place on the baking paper to set and cool for approximately an hour before serving.
Prepare the hemisphere mold. Spray a little PAM on a paper towel, and wipe each mold cavity. Then, wipe each mold cavity with a clean paper towel. This will leave the very slightest residue which will assist in removing from the mold but won't affect the taste of your jelly shots.
Place juice in saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat until the gelatin is dissolved. (About 5 minutes.) Remove from heat.
You will need two 1/2 cup portions of the gelatin mixture for the "iris" portions of the eyeballs. Pour one into each mini loaf pans. Add a few drops of food coloring in desired eye colors (we used blue and green) into each, mix well. Place pans in freezer, allow to quick set (approximately 15 to 20 minutes), until firm but not frozen.
Reserve the remaining gelatin mixture in container on counter.
When the colored gelatin has set, cut out circles with the small 1/2 inch diameter cookie cutter (these will be the "irises"). Transfer the colored circles to a non-stick plate or cookie sheet. Dab a round dot in the center each using the blue food coloring. Place the plate in the refrigerator and allow the food coloring to set for a few minutes (until no longer shiny).
Check the reserved gelatin mixture. It should be room temperature, but not set.
Spoon about a teaspoon of gelatin into each mold cavity. Retrieve the colored gelatin circles from the refrigerator. Place one in each mold cavity, dot side down. Fill to the top with the remaining gelatin mixture. Chill mold in refrigerator, until fully set, several hours or overnight.


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namespace tests\units\SoldierCorp\NotificationPusher\Model;

use mageekguy\atoum as Units;
use SoldierCorp\NotificationPusher\Model\Device;

/**
 * BaseParameteredModel.
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 * @uses atoum\test
 * @author Cédric Dugat <cedric@dugat.me>
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class BaseParameteredModel extends Units\Test
{
    public function testMethods()
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        ;
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}

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Home/Sports/James Harden's quiet start continues as free-throw attempts plummet
James Harden's quiet start continues as free-throw attempts plummet
It's been impossible to watch the Brooklyn Nets this season without noticing James Harden's dip in production.
A 3-time scoring champ, Harden has been an unstoppable force when it comes to putting the ball in the hoop for much of his career.
After another down night against the Washington Wizards where he managed only 14 points, Harden's season average is at 17.2 per game. The recently turned 32-year-old hasn't dipped below 20 points per game since 2012.
While Harden's efficiency has nosedived in the early going, it's his free-throw attempts that has the basketball world raising a collective eye brow.
In the offseason the league made a focus point the removal of offensive players drawing contact on non-basketball plays. For obvious reasons, Harden was quickly viewed as one of the players who could be impacted most by the changed interpretation, with the 9-time All-Star becoming a maestro at drawing contact on unnatural movements on the offensive end.
Of course, a player with Harden's skill is likely to adapt over the course of the season, but there's no question the rule change is impacting his ability to take over the Brooklyn offence.
Averaging 8.7 free-throws per game across his career, Harden has seen that number dip to a career-low 3.0 per night in the first four games of 2021-22. That mark is even lower than his rookie season in Oklahoma City when he came off the bench and only played 22 minutes per night.
Speaking after Brooklyn's loss to Charlotte, Harden responded to questions around the impact the rule change is having on his game.
"No matter how much of a big deal we try to make it, a foul is a foul. It's pretty simple," Harden said.
"I'm not the type to complain about it. I ask every official, if they see a foul, just call a foul. Sometimes I feel coming into a game it's already predetermined or I already have that stigma of getting foul calls."
Despite the early struggles, he denies he has to make changes to his game.
"I'm gonna keep playing, I can't stop playing basketball. A foul is a foul no matter what league it is. I just got to keep playing, I got to play better obviously. I'm going to get to the basket, that's my game."
Head coach Steve Nash believes the lack of a whistle for Harden has been unfair to start the season.
"I think he's gotta stick with it. I feel he's unfairly become the poster boy of not calling these fouls," Nash said. "Some of them are definitely fouls still but they are just so aware and alert and he's the poster child of these new rules."
While Harden has seen his numbers dip, he's not the only one, with free-throw attempts per game plummeting across the league.
In fact, according to StatMuse, the league average of 19.5 free-throw attempts per game entering Monday night's play is the lowest in league history.
Harden, who ranked 7th for free-throw attempts per game last season, currently sits 69th.
He denies he needs to adjust his playing style, but if the officials continue to stick with their early season interpretation it's likely going to be a talking point moving forward.
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Opinion: Even apart, we must remember
We would never let November pass without paying tribute to those who have fought and died in service of Canada, writes Lawrence MacAulay.
Lawrence MacAulay
The Remembrance Day Ceremony held outdoors at the Victoria Park Cenotaph in 2019.
This season of remembrance is different from what we're used to.
In normal times, we'd have made our plans to be together — coats adorned with poppies — at the memorials that dot our towns and cities.
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In Ottawa, that would mean crowds that reach into the tens of thousands, shutting down a major part of the downtown. In small communities across the country, those moments of silence are more personal — stone monuments etched with the century's old names of fallen sons; ceremonies attended by the stoic families of the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters we lost in Afghanistan.
Old men with canes; young women and men with their medals. A trumpet plays, and then it's quiet. For two minutes, we stand together in silence in an act of solemn reflection.
It's what every Canadian should do on Remembrance Day.
But not this year.
With large public gatherings on hold, there will be no traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies in 2020.
Still, we would never let November pass without paying tribute to those who have fought and died in service of Canada; we'd never let it pass without thanking those who continue to wear the uniform today.
The Royal Canadian Legion is still holding its annual service in Ottawa, but rather than coming together by the thousands at the National War Memorial, we're asking you to watch from home.
In lieu of the local event you might usually attend, you can watch this one on television or Facebook Live, and — with millions of other Canadians — observe those two minutes of silence.
I also hope you'll support the annual Poppy Campaign by donating to your local Legion Branch, and wearing a poppy in the days leading up to Nov. 11. The Royal Canadian Legion has all the details about where and how you can get a poppy this year at www.legion.ca.
And at veterans.gc.ca, Veterans Affairs Canada has Veterans' Week learning resources, links to podcasts about those who served in the Second World War, and information about what you can do to remember our fallen and our veterans from home this year.
We can't be together, but that doesn't mean we won't remember.
We'll remember the Canadians and Newfoundlanders who rushed out of a muddy trench on the Western Front and never returned.
We'll remember those who liberated Europe from Nazi occupation, or survived the harshest of conditions in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. We'll promise to pass on the stories of the men and women we're lucky to still have with us.
We will remember the Canadians who have stepped forward to serve in times of war and peace with our flag on their shoulder, from the hills of Korea to the mountains of Afghanistan and beyond.
And we will thank those who continue to wear the uniform today, in training and on operations from the open seas to our Long Term Care homes right here in Canada.
For more than 150 years, they have represented the best of us. Theirs is a legacy of service and sacrifice that we could all do well to take on at a time like this.
It will look different, but we will remember them.
Lawrence MacAulay, is Canada's minister of Veterans Affairs and associate minister of National Defence.


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How can I keep my miles and points from expiring?
You do not want to let your miles and points expire. While some loyalty programs will reinstate them, you will likely have to pay a fee. Worst case scenario, you may not even have the option to pay to have points or miles reinstated.
There are so many easy ways to keep your points and miles in hotel and airline loyalty programs active. You do not have to fly or book a hotel to keep your points from expiring in most programs. So here is a list of the loyalty programs we use the most and how to keep your miles and points active in each. These are not necessarily the only ways to keep your points from expiring, but to my knowledge, they are the easiest/cheapest ways.
Staying at a hotel on a paid night will reset your expiration clock. Redeeming points for free nights or points and cash nights will also extend your points expiration date. I will not include this in the different ways to keep your points active, because it's obvious, but just keep that in mind.
Each hotel loyalty program has a different policy and timeline. I will list the policy and different ways to keep points active with each of these programs.
Obviously, paid stays and/or redemptions for a stay are qualifying activities to keep a hotel account active. I'll discuss the other activities that may or may not qualify.
Policy: World of Hyatt points will be forfeited after 24 months of inactivity.
There is no way to reinstate points once they are removed from the account.
If you have the Hyatt credit card from Chase, your points are active for at least as long as the credit card account is. If and when you close the card, you won't lose your points, but they become subject to Hyatt's expiration policy. In another words, you will need to do one of the items listed above every 24 months to keep them active.
If you have a Chase Sapphire Card, it is unclear if Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Hyatt will count as activity in your World of Hyatt account. So transferring 1,000 UR points to Hyatt may or may not work to keep your account active.
But, it is definitely considered activity if you transfer Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt then use the Hyatt points to redeem a room.
Worst case scenario, you can purchase points. I generally do not recommend purchasing points but if you have a stash of points that are about to expire, it may be worth it to buy the smallest amount. Currently, the smallest amount you can purchase is 1,000 points and the cost is $24.
Once your World of Hyatt account has activity, your expiration is extended another 24 months.
You will miss out on free stays at great hotels such as the Andaz Napa if you let your Hyatt points expire!
In case you've been living under a rock, Marriott and SPG have merged. Starpoints no longer exist. Any Starpoints you had prior to the merger were converted to Marriott Rewards points.
Marriott is picky about which points do and do not count as account activity that will keep your points from expiring.
Marriott makes your expiration date very clear on your account under "activity", so that's nice. Not all programs make it that easy to find.
Transfer points to airlines. Remember, there is a minimum, though. You must transfer a minimum of 3,000 Marriott points. Also, the transfer ratio for most airline partners is 3:1, so 3,000 MR points is only 1,000 airline miles.
Earning Points through social media programs, such as #MRPoints.
Though Marriott doesn't make it clear what transfer means, I assume that transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards will not count.
The Westin Playa Conchal in Costa Rica. Don't let your Marriott points expire or you will miss out on free nights at great hotels like this one!
The beach at Westin Playa Conchal in Costa Rica. Don't let your Marriott points expire or you will miss out on great hotels like this one!
But there is a 90 day grace period.
Make a purchase if you have a Hilton co-branded credit card from American Express.
Don't let your Hilton points expire or you'll miss out on free nights at great hotels like the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam!
Policy: Keep your points from expiring by earning or redeeming at IHG or with partners once every 12 months.
IHG does not explicitly state was does and does not qualify as account activity, but data points suggest that just about anything that increases or decreases your account balance will extend your expiration date 12 months.
Transfer the minimum amount of Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG which is 1,000 UR.
If you fly on an airline on a paid ticket, your miles expiration date will be extended for the number of months stated by that individual airline's policy. Some airlines will count a redemption as qualifying activity but some airlines, such as Southwest do not. In other words, you must have earning activity to keep Southwest points active.
Points expire after 36 months of no activity.
Activity is defined as collecting, spending, sharing, or purchasing at least 1 Avios every 3 years.
Transfer from UR, SPG, or Amex MR.
British Airways Avios are my favorite currency for booking Mexico! Don't let your Avios/miles/points expire!
At this time, Delta miles do not expire!! That was easy.
At this time, JetBlue points do not expire!
Activity is defined as earning or redeeming at least one mile.
Miles can be reinstated if it's been less than a year since expiration but there is a fee of $75.
Alaska Airlines miles are my favorite way to book Hawaii due to a loophole that allows me to add a stopover.
Points expire after 24 months with no earning activity.
Points expire after 18 months of no activity.
United defines activity as earning or redeeming miles.
Besides the obvious: staying at a hotel or flying on an airline, there are other ways to keep your miles and points active. For people who travel often, keeping miles and points from expiring will never be a problem. But for those who value quality over quantity when it comes to trips, you will need to be careful and take measures to prevent your miles and points from expiring!


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Sand Dunes Site for Future Idaho RV Park
By: Woodall's Campground Magazine|Published on: Dec 6, 2007|Categories: Industry News| 0 comments
A Salt Lake City developer has plans for a 134-lot recreational vehicle project near the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in Egin, Idaho.
Golden Sands RV Resort is the name of the proposal, which had its first review by the Fremont County Planning and Zoning Commission in November, according to the Rexburg, Idaho, Standard Journal.
The development would be in northeastern Idaho, about seven miles west of St. Anthony near the Desert Oasis resort and not far from the Bureau of Land Management's Egin Lakes Recreation Area and campground.
Developer Chris Wright told the commissioners his company would sell the lots, which would average about 4,500 square feet, to individual owners.
The owners would have the option of renting the lots to fellow RVers, similar to a timeshare operation.
A homeowners association would be responsible for park maintenance. Rules, such as requiring RVs to move at least once every two weeks, would prevent the development from becoming a trailer park, Wright said.
The development sits on about 33 acres of land. The county's development code requires subdivision lots in nonproductive agricultural areas to have densities not less than 2.5 acres per lot.
So the question of how to define the development – as an RV park or a subdivision – became the subject of a few minutes debate at the sketch plan review.
Planning and Building Administrator Jeff Patlovich argued that the project is a subdivision and, under county and state codes, it must be considered as such if the developers intend to sell individual lots.
Commissioner Steve Pinther said he didn't believe the project qualified as an RV park based on the code's definition of RV parks.
Fremont County Attorney Karl Lewies weighed in on the opposite side. He said he thinks the RV park classification should apply.
"They are not mutually exclusive," he said of the two classifications. "They want to subdivide to create an RV park. I think it's an easy call."
Then he told the commissioners it was their job to interpret the code and make a decision.
When a vote was taken, the measure was approved to consider the project a subdivision and applying the RV park provisions in the code's appendix.
Before the developers move forward, a large-scale development study must be conducted. The commissioners voted to authorize Patlovich to start that process. The developers foot that cost.


Those following my blog will know the general brief for my adventures.
It is to document the tales, sights, sounds, smells and various experiences I have had along my way.
These little miracles are the events that occur to inspire, surprise, delight, shock, sadden or anger me as I have been travelling through the Americas.
But that is only part of the reason for the slightly odd title.
In 2009, I left the UK to work in Spain.
It started out well, but got difficult towards the end of my time there.
While depression, the economic situation and getting screwed over by the companies I was working for caused me to leave the country after two years, I made many good friends.
Two of whom were my house mates for a year.
Carmen with a huge smile and big hugs and Milagros funny and feisty.
Two young, ambitious and fearless lawyers who adopted me and insisted I cook regularly for them!
We formed quite a bond.
We shared our scruffy little rented flat in the Embajadores barrio of Madrid and generally had a good time living there.
After a year or so, life pulled us all in different directions and we left the flat.
I changed jobs and moved closer to work. Carmen to live with Claire, a colleague and friend. But Milagros, now committed to a relationship moved to Argentina to start a new life with her boyfriend.
We are still good friends and are still in touch regularly.
I met up with Carmen several times during my final months in Spain and have visited her since then.
Milagros however, is a whole different challenge.
The distance is too great for a casual visit.
So combining my separate desires to explore the world, to do a long distance bicycle tour and to visit my friend all came together in one project.
This is not really the road OF little miracles but the road TO little Miracles.
The journey to visit my friend and her new family in Cordóba, Argentina and all my adventures along the way.
Milagros translates as Miracles in English.
This is "El camino a las pequeños Milagros"
With my damaged frame I managed to limp into Cordóba and make my way to the home she shares with her two boys Fausto, and Eloy and partner Agustin.
As I wasn't sure how and when I would arrive. By bike or by bus or hitching a lift I didn't announce my arrival.
Their house is a new build and I guess they have yet to fit the house number. I walked past several times looking for their home then sent a message "Is this your house?" and a photo. Then and waited, and waited.
A reply after 10 minutes.
"Well in that case, I am sitting on the street outside!"
A short minute later, Milagros came rushing out and my almost 37,000 kilometre journey ended!
Even though I am still continuing to Ushuaia on the southern tip of the continent, this to me, has always been a completely separate journey.
I have not seen her since she left Spain in 2011. And it was a very happy reunion.
I have spent the past almost 3 weeks, here in Cordóba and quite like the city.
It is large and sprawling as Argentina's second largest city.
Mila's new family here have welcomed me and I have celebrated another Christmas with some wonderful people.
I have also had invitations from several people to Parrillas.
Argentine barbecues, where HUGE chunks of meat are grilled to perfection.
"Oh, We do this most Sundays",I was told!
Delicious, but I think I have overdosed!
I hear the south of Argentina eats even more meat! I suspect all the weight I have lost over the past 20 months, will soon go back on!
Perhaps most importantly though, I have managed to relax and have a good rest.
This is the longest time I have been off the bike since I began the journey, so I hope it will not be too difficult when I climb aboard again?
My NEW bike is ready and I must say a huge thank you to David at HPVelotechnik and Jason at 3ike.es for their assistance in resolving the problems with minimum fuss and maximum speed.
Of course, I must also thank all the Pelliza family and extended for their INCREDIBLE hospitality and generosity over this holiday season.
I even got a Christmas present!
And generally ate too much!
This has been a very special Christmas and New Year for many reasons but mostly because of the people I spent it with.
I have approximately 4000 more Kilometres till the finish line and from there I will return and spend a few days in Buenos Aires.


Something new in Hellemmes, France on 22th November 2008. French Man Combat Championship 2008.
Mike Lambret, world champion assaut 2008 (Wignehies) vs. Franck Kanon (Noble Art Institut).
Stanislas Martin (SBF Wattrelosienne) vs. Innocent Widens (AC Bobigny), demi-finalist 2008.
Saber Zairi (SBF Wattrelosienne) vs. Sliman Sissoko (US Créteil), finalist 2008.
Raymond Gimenez (Montalbanais) vs. Fabrice Cassilde (Orly).


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Look for UnLeader: Rethinking Leadership . . . and Why We Must, by Lance Ford, to be released by Beacon Hill Press this September (2012). Ford works through the flaws in the leadership-centric culture that dominate the contemporary church. He is convinced that we will never see a genuine missional movement, or a fully released priesthood of believers, until we lay down the staff and crowns of leadership and pick up the trowel and basin of servantship.


The changes we've made so far to our six classes exemplify these goals. For example, the retuning of Exploding Palm, The Furnace, and Rimeheart weren't specifically made to nerf Monks—it was to remove a clear, standalone issue from interfering with other changes aimed at giving Monks the tools they need to survive and compete in Greater Rifts.
The implementation of Greater Rifts allows us to rate classes much more quantitatively. Ideally, each class should be within a couple Greater Rift tiers of one another. Our latest internal testing, where we often copy actual characters from players in the PTR and run them through Greater Rifts, shows that we're pretty close. Inevitably, there will always be room for improvement, and now we have clear, tangible data for us to check in on what's going on and re-evaluate.
This is a design goal for us, and we've touched a little on it (see below). However, we want each class performing similarly and with fewer outliers before we introduce new play styles.
While power creep is somewhat inevitable with new content (Legendary Gems, I'm looking at you!), you need to sand down the rough edges before you primer them! We want to reign some things in, buff some things up, and ensure each class has comparable (if different) tools available to them.
This is an ongoing process, and while we've partially addressed elemental diversity for most classes, there's still more to go (such as addressing Poison and Cold for Demon Hunters and Crusaders respectively).
Buff significantly underused skills by increasing numbers or redesigning runes with more interesting or useful mechanics.
Channeling spells for Wizards or Furious Charge for Barbarians are great examples of these changes. There's still some skills out there that need work, we just may not get to them for 2.1.
This can apply to every class. We want players to use healing on their gear, especially in higher level Greater Rifts, and it should feel much more reliable and on-demand (depending on which type of healing you prefer to stack).
We talk about class fantasy a lot, and making sure your class feels the way it should. The addition of the Crusader set, Roland's Legacy, is a prime example of this. Crusaders should feel like they have options in melee, and we feel this set helps satisfy that need.
Phases of the PTR can be a little trying, because what you end up seeing from the outside looking in is what our iterative process looks like — except with none of the context. It's like trying to tell what the entire picture is from a few unmatched puzzle pieces, because some bits of our larger, overarching goals just can't (for one reason or another) be crammed into a build before it goes out.
What can be frustrating is that our iterative process on a subject can be much longer term than the cycle of a single patch. Class balance is a perfect example of this, particularly because it's an aspect of the game that's never really "done." It's fairly inevitable that there will always be work to do on this front, especially as we add new content in the future (and even more so where Legendaries and Sets are concerned). Class balance is the sum of several wholes, including Skills, Set Items, and Legendaries that have been added or adjusted. That's a ton of stuff to look at, and sometimes there's simply not enough time to fit everything into a single patch (even if it's in our plans).
This is an ongoing process for us. There's a lot of new toys and quality of life changes in this patch, but that doesn't mean it launching closes the doors on additional tweaks or changes for the future. If a class falls behind, we might put out a 2.1.1 or 2.1.2 to address the clear outliers.
Some of our plans have immediate implementation goals while others stretch on for 6 months or even a year. There's a lot of spinning wheels and fiddly bits in this Infernal Machine, and a quick glance won't ever be sufficient to explain it all. Some plans are harder to explain than others, but we hope this lends at least a bit of transparency to the bigger picture.
Tyvm for this... For a game that does not have a sub we appreciate the ongoing support!!!
but we hope this lends at least a bit of transparency to the bigger picture.
Only a bit and nothing more. It would have helped a lot if you hadn't brought this up so late and communicated more often with the players.
Can't help but think that the whole post is more about PR damage control than anything else.
Stating philosophies may be great and all but it's meaningless if you don't follow through with it. As far as I've seen, 2.1 has missed the target by a considerable margin: 2-handers still need work, fire is a must for wizards, monks are still weak, barbs going nowhere, legendaries are mostly placeholders, doing rifts ad nauseam, campaign mode is a ghost town. It's been 5 months since the release of RoS; surely that is plenty of time to fix up unresolved issues or at the very least, make significant progress.
we want your reaction to be "Holy crap, YES!" not "*sigh* another Hellrack." It's a problem if players don't want to bother identifying their Legendaries, let alone pick them up. We want to change this.
It's simply not good enough.
wow that's what you say after they come on here and explain things and remind people that we dont always see the big picture due to how things work .
if you don't like the process of the ptr and testing then don't play the game or don't read the ptr areas and just go forward unaware of what's happening elsewhere in the game.
ptr is just useless why not test it yourself and release the real patch instead having player go on ptr to test: player give you guys a load of good feedback and changes yet u don't listen to the community so why bother even having the ptr?
[ul][li]This is a design goal for us, and we've touched a little on it (see below). However, we want each class performing similarly and with fewer outliers before we introduce new play styles.
Glad to hear patch 2.1 won't be delayed to implement further class balance and will instead be added through subsequent patches.
i do appreciate what you guys at blizzard are doing its been a fun adventure since release date, looking forward for 2.1 keep up the good work. may the RNG good be with you..
Wizard is now fire only.
I see some buff to several unused skills.
But why nerf WD's already underused Physical Attunement and Circle of Life?
Also, as a reminder, there are some extremely underused passives that have not been touched: Pound of Flesh, Thrill of the Hunt, Power Hungry, Bad Medicine.
Removing Poison skills from DH is the total opposite of this.
I prefer killing demons rather than playing stash space manager!
Thank you blizzard, for putting the time and effort into all of this; into a game where we don't pay for a subscription. It's not easy to explain what you just did, and it is much appreciated. Keep up the good work, and although some of us (especially fans of over a decade) get frustrated with the way some things are/have been; you guys continue to convey good attitudes, a reflection of a professional business in a world where 99% us who gripe, know very little about. Well done blizzard.
So where are the buffs to Ancient Spear, Laws of Hope, Sweep Attack, Shield Bash, Smite, Fan of Knives, Spike Trap, Impale, Grenade, Caltrops, Wall of Zombies, and Grasp of the Dead?
Healing skills should scale with healing stats, so you can actually stack healing stats to heal with your healing skills.
I think you guys have actually done a good job in this department.
I'd classify this as "needs improvement" especially in how the Greater Rifts scale, but overall it's a great place to start from.
Which again, is awesome. It is very clear to see how much the game has improved on this front compared to how it was before 2.1 launched. Before there wasn't really a metric that you could use to balance classes with each other which is why it was a wild mess. I really do think you guys should reevaluate how Greater Rifts scale for a future patch but overall the groundwork that has been laid is solid.
I think the Wizard is a great example of how to do this correctly. When 2.0 launched I had always felt the Wizard was the most versatile class with the most diversity. With the changes in 2.1 it seems like that has been taken even a step further. I think the Wizard is a great baseline to look towards for future changes.
Overall, the Wizard was a well designed class going into 2.1 but the only problem it suffered from was that its sets weren't set up to allow for such diversity when the skills were actually set up for success in that department. Wizards don't suffer from the same massive powercreep that the other classes do.
I still think making a class entirely reliant upon its set is probably a bad direction to take the game in, but as every other class IS entirely reliant on their sets it probably doesn't hurt much.
While I don't think 2.1 is hitting the mark I had expected it to, it is making great strides in the right direction. Aside from a few small problems that were created with this patch (Particularly Ramaladni's Gift) it is very clear that a lot of the previous problems with the game were addressed and in no way is the game in a worse state than it was. I think that's the key thing to keep in mind is that this patch only improved the game rather than bring it down.
Obviously others might have different opinions on the matter, but I feel that 2.1 is trying to change the pace of how Diablo's played and shifting it more away from being a thoughtless grindfest to more of a rewarding experience for taking the initiative to try and challenge yourself to push further.
Before the game didn't really have any clear goals, and now those goals are starting to be more readily defined. I think there's enough here to justify me giving this game another shot, but it still has quite a lot of room to improve. I don't expect it to be perfect in the first pass, but unlike the Beta (Which in my opinion was a horrible mess of "We know what's best for you so shaddup") 2.1 seemed to be a lot more community involved and the changes actually make more sense from a higher level design perspective.
I can only make educated guesses on what Team 3's design goals are, but I think this is the first time I've seen a PTR where changes were made based on what's best for the game instead of conforming to what's popular. I like that quite a bit.
Just keep pushing to implement more changes for the better and don't get discouraged when we harass you guys and give you a hard time. Chances are (Which is likely the case in most of the rants that I personally make) we're making a mountain out of a mole hill. The reason I personally put so much effort into trying to improve a game that I'm not even playing is because there's something there that I feel has momentous potential. I've played a lot of bad games in my time, and many of those companies have forums for those games, but I really couldn't be bothered to try and help convince them to make meaningful changes down the line because to be quite honest I don't care about those companies the same way that I personally care about Blizzard.
Again, this patch isn't perfect and I will definitely say that it still needs some stark improvement, but I would be a fool to say that this patch isn't an improvement to the game as it stands.
With things like Ramaladni's Gift it may have created new problems, but the new problems are not even remotely as bad as the old problems. The only thing I ask is that the game continue to cater to all demographics of players. I don't mind if players like grinding content out repeatedly in the name of "efficiency" but so long as I can tackle something challenging and make more or less similar progress then I will be satisfied. Legendary Gems were a giant leap in the right direction in this department and I am very pleased with the changes to how they are upgraded because it makes the most sense logically.
Thank you for adding new features that aren't exclusively just there for people to put on farm mode.
Then why must every Wizard be fire in order to compete? BUFF ARCANE!!
While power creep is somewhat inevitable with new content (Legendary Gems, I'm looking at you!), you need to sand down the rough edges before you primer them!
Is there a plan to make these interesting options again? Even the best of them for the class+build I use are no longer interesting enough to sacrifice an affix on a ring.
The biggest issue I have with this is that it assumes you have already made the right balance between monster HP and monster damage as you progress though the levels (both g-rift and normal levels). When playing T6 I do wonder if the balance point chosen is forcing player to be a bit overly tanky relative to their damage output.
We talk about class fantasy a lot, and making sure your class feels the way it should.
This is a bit of an awkward one at the moment for a DH. Having to gear to 25M or even 30M toughness as a DH to avoid instant death is just utterly wrong. DH shouldn't generally have to be all out static tanks. The new awareness change at least is helping in that you can escape an insta-kill occasionally, but its isn't really bring back a sense of evasion, or fast recovery. In D3V things like life steal at least allowed a DH to gear on the edge between high damage output and rapid recovery even.
I feel a DH should be excellent at evading damage entirely and recovering quickly etc. It should be able to deal a huge amount of damage quickly, even if it has to drop back and recover for a while.
Burst damage output of a DH has of course now been destroyed with the punishment nerf making the DH end up having to be a static tank with stop/start damage just like any other class. Its hard to tell the difference between a throw barb and a DH now gameplay wise. Ironically I find it easier to make a tanky DH than a tanky barb. That's just wrong in every way.


The weather held and we managed to complete our third Sports Day of the week under glorious skies. I simply love the way that Pre Prep pupils throw themselves into competition…some choose to ignore it, blissfully unaware, whilst others give it heart and soul. However, invariably at the end of each event there are smiles and claps as stickers are awarded. I even saw some children swapping stickers as they wanted the colours to match…!
I would like to thank you as parents for supporting, I realise that this week is full of commitments but I know that your children love seeing your faces at these all important events. I would like to thank Miss Hehir for organising 180 children in a seamless carousal of events that asked for speed, dexterity, strength and not forgetting 'bounce'…those space hoppers offer a wonderful unique competition and I suspect that there were more than a few parents who wanted to have a go…?!?


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Gov. Thomas Lee Judge
January 1, 1973 - January 5, 1981
University of Notre Dame, University of Louisville Graduate School of Business, Adjutant General School, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Associate Management Institute
Military Service:
Married twice--Carol Anderson (1966), Susan Kock (1981); two children
THOMAS LEE JUDGE was born October 12, 1934, in Helena, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1957 from the University of Notre Dame. He attended the University of Louisville Graduate School of Business from 1958 to 1960, and he graduated from the Adjutant General School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Judge served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and captain in the U.S. Army Adjutant General Corps. He became president and owner of a public relations and advertising firm in 1960. He served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1961 to 1966, the state senate from 1966 to 1968, and as Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 1968 to 1972. Judge was elected Governor of Montana in 1972 and reelected in 1976. The Judge administration worked closely with the legislature to implement environmental protection policies including the Montana Environmental Policy Act, and the Major Facility Siting Act. Governor Judge also signed the Coal Severance Tax into law in 1975. During his tenure, Governor Judge served on the Executive Committee of the National Governors' Association and was Chair of the Western Governors' Conference.
Governors of the American States, Commonwealths and Territories, National Governors' Conference, 1980.
Thomas L. Judge Papers, 1969-1988. Montana Historical Society.
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