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Morocco highlights:The delicious Moroccan breads.
Morocco has a love affair with bread and what better a way to disocver a wide range of delicious Moroccan breads then on one of our private "Sky Morocco Trips" tours ??? There are plenty of things you will not find on a typical Moroccan table such as silverware, water glasses and individual plates. However there's one thing you will always find, and that is a hearty basket of bread. As age-old Moroccan proverbs illustrate, Moroccan bread is a vital part of the diet and culture.
"The children of him who has wheat in his house should not beg of his neighbor."
"Manage with bread and salted butter until God brings something to eat with it."
"There is no hunger but the hunger of wheat."
~ Moroccan Proverbs
Morocco's terrain is dry and the land is harsh geographically. Bread is the one food that binds people together at a meal and can be made relatively inexpensively with few ingredients. Wheat can be kept and used over time when fresh ingredients are more difficult to come by. Dry bread provides sustenance for a population that today still remains semi-nomadic.
Visiting any village in Morocco during our private tour during the wheat harvest season and you will see women in colorful attire across the fields sifting kernels of wheat in woven baskets, removing the bits that are inedible before grinding to flour. Families work together in unison within the fields collecting the grain. Not a single kernel is wasted. The grain is sold and traded among families across rural regions as well as being kept until the next harvest. Moroccan bread is a prized food.
In urban areas of Morocco where there are no family plots to tend Moroccans make bread in their home or purchase ready-made bread. The varieties of breads that Moroccan families can purchase are many ranging from typical white to grain, sesame with anise and barley. As the result of Moroccan subsidies bread is affordable to all.
Across Morocco there are several ways of making Moroccan bread and also many varieties of preparation. In the Sahara Desert region, the traditional way of baking is to build a hot fire on top of the sand and then bury the bread once it is hot enough. You can explore making sand bread on one of our Sahara Desert Safari Tour.
How Bread Is Made Across Morocco:
Another Southern bread baking tradition indigenous to the Draa Valley, Saghro region is to bake bread stuffed with fat, spices and herbs directly on volcanic rock, which produces a pizza-like thick doughy bread called bourafin. In the mountains an oven resembling a tandoori oven is used, the dough stuck to the sides of the clay oven and baked over fire to produce a charred loaf of tafernout.
In the north of Morocco kalinti is a bread made with chickpea flour. There are also several iterations of stovetop breads like msemmen, harsha, and batbout. In Moroccan cities the practice of bread baking is gradually dying out as the result of ready-made bread and a generation of new working class that has no time to bake. Bringing the daily bread (khobz) to the traditional oven was once a central part of life.
How Bread Was Made in Traditional Moroccan Homes
In traditional Moroccan homes women kneed their dough in the morning; flattening it into characteristic round loaves and covering it with a cotton cloth. Then, they placed it onto a tray or wooden board and either give it to one of their children to drop off on the way to school or leave it outside the door. A neighbor or another person passing by who saw the tray instinctively pick it up and drops it off at the oven. At lunch it was picked up and paid for, each loaf a flat rate. In the ovens, dozens of loaves at a time are baked. The baker always knew which bread belongs to which tray and family. The baker was also the eyes and ears of the community through his close, daily interaction with the neighbors. He could tell how well off a family was, how often they had company, and more based on passing words when coming in or the bread itself. When an engagement was in the works, the baker was often consulted for inside information on the prospective bride or groom's family.
Bread is the utensil used to eat. It's broken off (never cut with a knife) and used to scoop up tajines, soak up sauces, and savor soups. It's drizzled with olive oil and served alongside a hot cup of tea for breakfast or stuffed with tuna or boiled eggs for a snack or late night meal. When there's little else in the cupboards there's bread to tide over an empty stomach.
Bread is held in very high esteem in Morocco. It is never thrown in the garbage and the first reaction when dropped on the floor is to immediately pick it up and kiss it. The very basic ingredients in Moroccan bread mean that within a day or at most two it is dry. Dishes like treda make use of bread that's stale. It's shredded and put in the bottom of a plate and then topped with spiced lentils, sauce, and chicken if available.
To dispose of bread scraps that cannot be salvaged the garbage is not an option. They're put in a bag separate from the other waste and when collected set aside by the garbage man. It's then fed to animals or used as compost.
The sacredness and special place bread holds in the Moroccan culture and home is not without challenges. Those who struggle with illnesses like celiac disease face an uphill battle. For many Moroccans it's unfathomable that bread could make someone violently ill. For visitors this can be a difficult bridge to cross.
Every culture has a particular food item that serves as a staple and the Moroccan love affair with bread remains a steadfast part of the Moroccan culinary tradition.
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You could use this along with a temp controller (See: Hands On Review: Inkbird ITC-308 Dual Stage Temperature Controller | Inkbird Deals and Coupons) to put together a freezer based kegerator/keezer or temperature controlled fermentation chamber.
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Hikaru 'Picasso' Hamura, a grouchy teenager with a talent for drawing, dies in a freak accident. The gods decide to revive him, but only on the condition that he use his artistic gift for the good of humanity. Picasso discovers that sketching a person's aura yields a surreal portrait of their psyche. Stranger still, Picasso can dive into these dreamscapes and help people by exploring their deepest emotions, memories and perceptions.


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Item seized in CAB raid flagged on Interpol list
Listowel-based detectives arrested a man in his late 20s in the town on Monday in connection with Friday's dramatic CAB raid targeting a suspected crime gang involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs.
Up to 60 CAB officers and local gardaí, accompanied by members of the Garda Southern Region Armed Support Unit (ASU), swooped on four properties in a cavalcade of multiple cars and jeeps in the ordinarily peaceful North Kerry town shortly after dawn on Friday.
The massive search operation was initially reported to have seized €12,600 in cash, a Mercedes car, two Rolex watches, a caravan suspected to have been stolen, electronic devices and documents, as well as suspected cocaine to an estimate street value of €2,000.
However, The Kerryman can reveal that up to a further €10,000-worth of cocaine and €2,060 in cash was seized as the investigation continued.
Meanwhile, Interpol confirmed to the investigation that the caravan seized in the raid was listed on an EU-wide database of stolen goods.
The caravan was seized by Listowel gardaí on Friday, rather than by CAB officers, as it was not strictly deemed an 'asset' – but rather a suspected stolen item at the time of the raid. Stolen goods can often end up with innocent consumers.
Detectives in Listowel moved on Monday to arrest one man, in his late 20s, in connection with the raids.
He was taken to Tralee Garda Station, where he was questioned over several hours in relation to the seizure of cocaine and of the €2,060 in cash.
The man was released on Monday night without charge, with a file now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the matters on which he was questioned.
A professional service was also involved in the operation, but only as it was believed to have held some documents of interest to the investigation. The service was entirely law-abiding and only fell under the ambit of the probe over documents relating to properties searched.
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FCF has changed! I think there are way too many great characters out there to limit them to just books so start talking about your favorite characters from movies, tv shows, AND books. Show me your favorites!
Favorite Character Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Adria's Musings & Reviews that gives readers a chance to celebrate their favorite characters, because with millions of books, tv shows, and movies out there and more coming out constantly, characters are like potato chips, you can't have just one.
How it works: Every week highlight one of your favorite characters. Be sure to include where they're from (Book, TV Show, Movie) as well! Share the love and maybe someone will check it out and see why that character is one of your favorites! Unlike the Book Boyfriend meme (which was a great meme), your Favorite Character Fridays choice can be male or female and can be from TV or Movies!
Be sure to link back to Adria's Musings &Reviews and share the link via the linky widget below.
Why is this character your favorite (Feel free to include a favorite quote or scene)? Since the beginning of the 1797 series Matthew has been a specter of a man that has been mourning the loss of his fiance. Although he loves his tight knit group of friends, that loss sets him apart and made him into a tragic figure.
Out of the group, he seems to be the most capable of loving whole heartedly and marrying for love. I say "seems to be" because the series isn't over yet but Matthew's capacity for love and his loyalty to his friends makes him one of the best characters in the series. In fact, in The Duke of Nothing he offers to marry the heroine, Helena in order to save her from an abusive uncle even though she is in love with one of his best friends who at that time was poised to marry Helena's bratty cousin. Matthew's a chivalrous guy and he has had a very eye opening experience that offers him a clearer view of marriage and love.
"Her uncle is…cruel. Hateful. I don't know if he's hurt her, I do think he might be capable of it." Baldwin clenched his fists as he thought of how enraged Shephard had been at Helena when he intervened.
Baldwin jerked his gaze to Matthew. Tyndale was standing, his arms folded across his chest, staring at Baldwin with…challenge to his gaze.
"Don't even joke," Baldwin said.
And of course, Matthew doesn't have a misogynistic view of women, he doesn't judge them for seeking out pleasure, and he is definitely a staunch supporter of the "No Means No" club.
Her attacker's eyes narrowed farther. "You work for Rivers, then?" he spat.
He shouted the last over the stranger's shoulder toward Isabel, and she turned away in embarrassment.
Matthew Cornwallis, Duke of Tyndale, once loved a woman, but she died in a tragic accident he felt responsible for. Since then, he's been playing pretend that he isn't broken inside, even as he's seen as London's most sought after bachelor. He decides to drown his sorrows at the notorious Donville Masquerade where he encounters an alluring stranger who he spends the night with.
Mrs. Isabel Hayes was married once to a man who did not inspire passion and she's been curious ever since. She has no intention of taking a lover at the Donville Masquerade, but to watch the activities there, just as she has been for weeks. But once the masked stranger pursues her, she is swept away.
Soon Isabel recognizes her lover for who he really is and realizes a terrible truth. She is the cousin of the woman he once loved and lost, and her family blames him for what happened. Driven by the passion they've shared, but also repelled by the stories she's heard, Isabel continues the affair, trying to find the truth. But once Matthew realizes her identity, will he pursue her for what they've built, or only because she reminds him of what he lost? And will he survive to share a life with her at all?
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Mitchell native Michael Sadler's career in pro baseball continues to grow
Sadler continues to shine and progress as a strength and conditioning coach, now starting a new job working with the Tacoma Rainiers.
Mitchell native, and current strength and conditioning for the Seattle Mariners organization, Michael Sadler works with athletes during a workout session at Avera Sports on Monday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade / Republic)
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Michael Sadler's career in baseball is only growing stronger.
The Mitchell native, who was a standout baseball player for the Mitchell Post 18 Legion program, has since been elevated three separate times through the Seattle Mariners organization and has been won a Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaching Society Coach of the Year award in 2021.
Sadler will be recognized for his PBSCCS award during Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, lasting from Dec. 5 to Dec. 9. Sadler was also promoted to Triple-A and will work with the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate Tacoma Rainiers in Tacoma, Washington this upcoming season in 2022.
"It was an amazing feeling when I first got the call about the award," Sadler said. "My heart dropped a little bit and didn't know what to say. All I told my boss was 'I don't know what to say, but I'm smiling because I'm happy.' ... Coming from a small town in South Dakota and being able to work for an organization like the Mariners and going through the ranks like I have, has been special to me and special to my family and friends."
Sadler was in the Double-A Central league in 2021 with the Arkansas Travelers and there were a total of 12 teams with 12 different coaches up for this award. Each coach puts in their vote for coach of the year in that league and to Sadler's surprise, he's peers recognized him as the one deserving of this honor.
"It was definitely a surprise," Sadler said. "It's a nice award at the end of the year to get and it's very rewarding that your peers voted for you. … I think they saw how dedicated I was to helping my team win. Whether it was out hitting fungos, throwing in batting practice or shagging fly balls, I think me doing stuff that's technically not required of me made a difference this year."
The Mount Marty University graduate first got his opportunity as a strength and conditioning coach in 2018, when he was the youngest employee and only strength and conditioning coach to work in Clinton, Iowa, with the Clinton LumberKings.
In 2019, he moved from Clinton, a Low-A baseball team to the Modesto Nuts in Modesto, California, a High-A baseball team. In only his third year of coaching, Sadler ran into a roadblock just like everyone else, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even though there was no baseball season, Sadler kept in contact with players and coaches every two weeks. He made sure players stayed active, kept up with their workouts and encouraged them to find a weight room to stay in shape.
"I was very fortunate that the Mariners kept me on staff throughout that time," Sadler said. "I was lucky enough to get paid my salary because there were many teams in the MLB that did not pay their employees. I was very blessed with that and it saved me during that COVID-19 pandemic."
This winter, Sadler is hosting a strength and conditioning program through Avera Sports for middle school and high school athletes. His second 6-week session will begin Jan. 3, 2022 at the Avera Sports building on East Kay Avenue and will consist of athletes performing speed and agility drills. Each participant will receive an individual program focusing on the best methods to improve their strength, power and explosiveness.
"The program will help build their body, increase their speed and enhance their skills," Sadler said. "Throughout my years I learned so much and experience pays off so I want to provide what works and what doesn't work."
Sadler has been climbing the ladder as a sports and conditioning coach for four years now, hoping to one day get to the major league level. Now that he is only one step away and is being nationally recognized with a coach of the year award for his hard work, Sadler said he can only classify it as a blessing.
"Each year, I've been blessed to move up every single year because it doesn't always work like that," Sadler said. "Getting the recognition now to get promoted to Triple-A at the age of 26, which you don't hear very often, is a pretty good accomplishment. My hard work and dedication just happen to fall in place and hopefully in the next couple of years, I'll make an appearance with a big-league team."
Michael Sadler sets up a workout station during a workout session at Avera Sports on Monday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade / Republic)
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beneath the shelter of your wings.
the wrong that I have done this day.
before I sleep, restored to me.
and sweetly sleep the whole night through.
so I may serve you when I wake.
Notes: When singing in canon, it works best to allow for a one-measure interval between the singing of the stanzas. When the trailing voice lands on the final syllable (beat 3), the lead voice launches into the next stanza on beat 4. Note that the tenor line of the accompaniment supports the trailing voice. Keep the pulse absolutely steady between stanzas. Guitar chords do not correspond to keyboard harmony.


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East & Southern Africa
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Improving maternal health care for rural women in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 13 October – A maternity ward was opened today at Kivunge District Hospital. The renovated facility will increase access to timely, high-quality and comprehensive maternal and child health care, including emergency obstetric and newborn care, for the 200 women who give birth in the predominantly rural area in the north of Zanzibar every month; and means that pregnant women experiencing complications no longer have to make the one hour journey to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar Town.
UNFPA's contribution of $200,000 to the renovations, with funding from Global Affairs Canada through the Afya Bora Project – a joint programme implemented by UNFPA and UNICEF in Zanzibar – is part of on-going support to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar to strengthen the health system and improve access to quality maternity services for rural and hard-to-reach women.
Investing in infrastructure – including the renovation of six health facilities in Unguja and Pemba – and strengthening human resources for health through training and the innovative task-shifting initiative, have been delivered under the Afya Bora Project. A boat ambulance, the Afya Bora – the first of its kind in the region – is also now operational and transporting pregnant women from the small islands of Pemba to hospital for maternal care.
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has made significant headway and commitments to tackling preventable maternal mortality as articulated in national visions and regional and global development agendas, including the Five-Year Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA III) – yet progress made still falls short of a world where every childbirth is safe.
UNFPA, as part of interagency efforts in Zanzibar, will continue to support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar to realize its development goals – and UNFPA's 2030 Vision of zero maternal deaths – and is committed to accelerating efforts to make motherhood a life-changing and safe experience for all women in Zanzibar, wherever they live.
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National Flag & Display produces promotional piece for the new Peanuts movie.
Charles M Schulz's characters from "Peanuts" make their big screen debut in 3D. Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch- nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.


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<strong>What is digital customer experience?
During the search process, when a consumer looks for information about a business, shop or place.
When the user specifically visits a business's website.
When a customer makes a connection with a business's social media outlets.
Digital customer experience is not necessarily always about the way we use our phones and computers, but it's about getting to the heart of a person's 'digital culture'. It asks what the user requires of services and how it fits into and becomes a part of their lives. The analysis looks at a person's daily life including their patterns of behaviour and what they dream of or need. The most desirable outcome is for the customer to not always be aware if the interactive relationship that they're having with a company or business is digital or 'real-life'. As digital and physical lives are becoming more closely related, people should be able to achieve their aims regardless of the channel. Therefore, the border between Digital Customer Experience and Customer Experience is becoming less distinct.
What's required of a Customer Experience strategy is a comprehensive and integrated approach in order to avoid falling into the trap of failing at either Digital or Offline. A company may already have a successful Digital Customer Experience and as a consequence their Offline Customer experience may be inadequate, or vice versa. Therefore, an ideal approach is all-inclusive and wide-ranging, including both digital and offline customer experience strategy. However, often companies are not ready to embrace both strategies and should temporarily focus on one in order to improve their customer's experience. However, assuming a company has a long established offline Customer Experience strategy, we're going to explain how to augment the Digital Customer Experience.
All communications, whether offline or online need to conform to the same level of attentiveness. If an inconsistency between channels of communication arises, then there is a risk of jeopardising the help you are able to give. Polling suggests that a large amount of people, 73%, feel under-valued. These people would consider changing brands if there was an imbalance between the various channels of communication (email, webform, chat, twitter or in person).
Consistency between channels means that departments must be in conversation with each other. If a customer has a specific problem that they initially talk about on Twitter, then the responder from the email department must know exactly what's happening. Lack of a consistent understanding from one channel to another is proven to lead to the loss of customers.
It is also important to maintain visual consistency between your channels. Each channel should conform to the same visible pattern, easily recognisable by each user.
We live in an age of instant gratification and connectivity. People know that they can speak to others such as their friends or family at the touch of a button, and they want that same response from a company. An Experience department should grow at the same rate as the amount of inbound interactions.
While response times are very important, a key factor in your Digital Customer Experience is the speed of page loading times. 70% of customers, particularly younger ones, find page-loading duration of longer that 15 seconds a waste of their time.
Customers who have come to expect a close, personal and comfortable interaction anticipate a similar relationship online.
This relationship should be consistent across all channels. Some channels such as chatbots and Twitter facilitate the possibility of nurturing a very friendly atmosphere. However, as an older and more business-oriented technology, email is predisposed to formal language. A company should pick a tone and stick to it across all devices and mediums.
A customer should be treated like a human with thoughts, feelings and complications. If they are treated more as a number that represents revenue then that feeling is often conveyed to them and they respond appropriately, by switching brands.
66% of consumers have said that there is a high probability of switching brands if they don't feel respected.
Ensure the collection of feedback is a large part of your strategy.
Direct feedback through different means such as surveys, chatbots, email and feedback forms ensures ease of access. People are always keen to have their view expressed.
Consider the effectiveness of offering incentives for feedback such as a small discount, enticing consumers into giving their opinion.
Feedback can also be non-direct. The collection of non-specific user data is essential to understanding trends in customer action. This allows you to anticipate where the largest, most common problems are.
The greatest tool in your belt to increase customer satisfaction is the increasingly complex but capable world of Artificial Intelligence. Companies that are seeking to predict their customers' requirements can use these efficient analytical tools to better achieve these goals. These tools can help you achieve consistency among your channels, they can help with speed of response and they can help with meeting the ever-greater complications of an Experience department in the effective way your consumers have as their goal.


Only certain climates and soils lend themselves well for truffle cultivation. In North America, the Mid-Atlantic States have proven to be the most reliable area, with ideal soil types and climatic conditions. Truffles have been produced from our trees in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and several more orchards in Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are close to production.
Several soil types are acceptable. Generally soils in the US have to be amended with lime. Garland Truffles has pioneered the method to modify the soil in the most beneficial way to insure excellent growth and early production. This proprietary information is shared with our buyers only by signed non-disclosure agreements.
Moisture throughout the year is essential. The orchard must have a source of clean water for irrigation. We recommend a variety of mulch materials to be used for moisture conservation, weed control, and soil aeration.
Good drainage is a must, as the trees cannot tolerate standing water.


Find information about the Office of Information Assurance group within IT Services.
The Office of Information Assurance is the campus office charged with ensuring the secure handling, availability, and confidentiality of all forms of information at UC San Diego.
In addition to the traditional technical aspects of "cyber-security", we focus on people, technology, and processes (including paper!) to reduce the risk of theft or damage to University data, and that the privacy of our community members is protected while maintaining the open collaborative environment that is the hallmark of a research institution. Our goal is to go beyond the strict minimums of legal and policy compliance, and to remain agile and vigilant in the face of a rapidly evolving campus environment.
We provide the core campus identity services, single-sign on, and manage the granting and revoking of access to campus-wide systems, provide Department Security Administrator training, and coordinate workflows for approval for campus-wide data access.


an open [sketch]book: holiday craft fairs in north carolina and beyond!
holiday craft fairs in north carolina and beyond!
The last few days I've been on a search for Southeastern Holiday Craft Fairs and Pop-Up Shops within driving distance of North Carolina. It isn't easy, as there is no one database for indie fairs and, as we have learned from experience, not all shows were created equal. (Displaying prints outdoors in freezing, windy weather---not so good.) However, I have been able to pin down a few and thought I would share it here in the hopes it might save others some time looking. If you know of a quality juried show this coming November and December within this general region, please let me know and I'll add it to the list!
Thank you K! I've added it to the list for consideration next year!
This place has the most perfect environment for whatever fun activity you are looking for. If you want a low key and more intimate atmosphere, come and hang out here. If you want the party scene, weekends at these Chicago venues are where it's at!


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Das Spartak-Hotel in Mariupol () war ein Hotelkomplex im ukrainischen Mariupol. Alle in den 1880er Jahren errichteten historischen Bauten wurden wie später dazu gebaute Teile des Hotelkomplexes beim russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine 2022 zerstört.

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Die seit den 1820er Jahren in Mariupol nachweisbaren Italiener, die vor allem im Getreidehandel tätig waren, gründeten bereits in den 1850er Jahren eine eigene katholische Gemeinde, die kurz darauf die Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche stiftete. Der Kaufmann Emanuele Nomis di Pollone (1859–1930) kam im späten 19. Jahrhundert nach Mariupol und gelangte zu großem Einfluss. Er wurde Mitbesitzer einer Reederei und schließlich im Jahr 1883 italienischer Konsularagent. Um das Jahr 1884 erbaute er an der Ecke der Charalambos-Straße () zur Georgstraße () ein repräsentatives Gebäude, in welchem er als Konsularagent Italiens, sowie – vom 5. November 1906 bis zum 6. August 1914 – als Konsularagent Österreich-Ungarns diente.

Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg verkaufte Nomis di Pollone sein Wohnhaus vermutlich an den Zahnarzt David M. Feldman und ging nach Odessa, wo er bis 1918 das Konsulat betreute, dann zurück nach Turin. Feldman baute das bisher zweigeschossige Gebäude um ein Stockwerk aus, wozu mutmaßlich Stadtbaumeister Wiktor Nilsen den Entwurf lieferte. Die Kuppel auf der Ecke stammt von diesem Umbau. Doch mit der Oktoberrevolution und dem nachfolgenden Bürgerkrieg endete die Wohnnutzung und das Gebäude wurde in das Spartak-Hotel umgewandelt. Zahlreiche bekannte Gäste der Stadt übernachteten seitdem im Hotel, darunter Dawid Fjodorowitsch Oistrach, Wadim Alexejewitsch Kosin oder auch Michail Gawrilowitsch Erdenko.

Im Zweiten Weltkrieg blieb das Gebäude – im Gegensatz zum Großteil der Stadt – unbeschädigt, obwohl während der dreijährigen deutschen Besatzung (1941–1943) italienische Armeeeinheiten dort untergebracht waren. Später wurde das Gebäude nach Norden hin erweitert, da durch das nebenan im Krieg abgebrannte Postgebäude Platz entstanden war. Mit der Unabhängigkeit der Ukraine kam es zu Veränderungen und Mychajlo Poschywanow, der spätere Bürgermeister von Mariupol, erwarb das Gebäude. Im Jahr 2010 wurde es renoviert. Von den Unruhen und Kriegshandlungen 2014 blieb es verschont. Während der Belagerung von Mariupol wurde das Gebäude im Frühjahr 2022 schwer beschädigt und brannte aus. Dabei wurden der gesamte Dachstuhl, darunter die Kuppel auf dem Eckturm, sowie die Inneneinrichtung zerstört.

Baubeschreibung
Der Hotelkomplex besteht aus einem Eckbau des Historismus sowie einem nördlich anschließenden modernen Anbau, der dem Konstruktivismus zugeordnet wird und auf architektonische Akzente verzichtet. Die Ecklage wurde genutzt, um die Höhenunterschiede auszugleichen. Während der Nordteil fünfgeschossig ist, besteht der am Ostende angebaute Gebäudeteil nur aus zwei Etagen auf hoher Basis. Die horizontale Gliederung des historistischen Gebäudes wird durch abwechselnde Fensterformen auf den unterschiedlichen Stockwerken betont. Der östliche Anbau ignoriert dies und weicht trotz einer Blendfassade von diesem Schema ab. Der Risalit, der einen Eckturm andeutet, wird zusätzlich durch zwei Balkone hervorgehoben. Der Haupteingang befindet sich im Nordgebäude, das eine schlichte Säulenvorhalle besitzt. Durch die Vielgestalt der Gebäudeteile konnte es die verschiedensten Zimmergrößen, vom Einzel- bis zum Vierbettzimmer, von verschiedenen Suiten bis hin zum Appartement, anbieten.

Weblinks
 Offizieller Internetauftritt (ukrainisch, englisch, russisch)

Einzelnachweise

Kulturdenkmal (Ukraine)
Hotel in der Ukraine
Organisation (Mariupol)
Bauwerk des Historismus in der Ukraine
Erbaut in den 1880er Jahren
Umgenutztes Bauwerk in der Ukraine
Zerstört in den 2020er Jahren
Russischer Überfall auf die Ukraine 2022
Zerstört im Russisch-Ukrainischen Krieg
Ruine in Mariupol


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Something for the Birds
I finally got a copy of the movie, which was based in part on a story by Alvin Josephy, and stars Victor Mature as a Washington D.C. lobbyist and Patricia Neal as a bird lover on a mission to save California's giant condors. The movie is nicely done—I particularly liked the old guy who passes himself off as a retired admiral and goes to all the big parties and receptions in town. In fact he works in a print shop that does fancy invitations, and, over time, follows the invitations he engraves to the parties. And of course becomes the lovable yentl in the romance between the lobbyist and the bird lover.
But the title and the movie say it all as far as Alvin and Hollywood are concerned. At least that is what I gather from recollected conversations and what he wrote about Hollywood in A Walk Toward Oregon. After the War, he had come to Hollywood thinking that there was room to write real movies about the war he and other writers had been through and the problems people were dealing with across the country. He was especially excited about a story he had picked up in the New York Times about black and white farmers working to reclaim depleted Georgia cotton land. There was initial enthusiasm for "Red Clay." Alvin was sent to Georgia to do research and a co-writer and producer were assigned, but in the end, the story was deemed "not commercial enough" and abandoned. "Hollywood hokum," he dubbed Hollywood movie moguls' tastes.
Back to the birds! Alvin's original story about the condors was called "Condors Don't Pay Taxes," because that was the argument used by the oil companies and their lobbyists who were trying to open condor nesting grounds to oil exploration. Alvin's story detailed the work of a University of California scientist who found that the big birds tended one egg every two years and were very sensitive to human incursion. The movie skimmed the science and concentrated on the counterfeit admiral and the love story.
Alvin pointedly was not the screen writer on this one. And I have to think that his flirtations with fiction—the book novel and the screen plays—were frustrating not because they were fiction, but because they failed to get at the truths that the best fiction attends. His own attempt at a war novel, which Knopf was very interested in its first stages, became "too personal" when his first marriage became a war casualty. Later, he would say that fiction writers Bill Kittredge, Ivan Doig, Craig Lesley and others were giving us truths of Western history that the text books were missing.
I know too that he was proud of his work as an advisor on "Little Big Man"—one of the first screen portrayals to honor the Indian point of view, he said—and that he enjoyed working on documentaries with Ken and Ric Burns and others. Knowing the power and pervasiveness of visual media, I think that Alvin might have been a documentarian in today's world.
by Rich WandschneiderAlvin Josephy, Bill Kittredge, Craig Lesley, Ivan Doig, Red Clay, Something for the Birds
A poet's–and teacher's–ear: Josephy and Kim Stafford
The Nez Perce Story—again


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Target Practice: Lil Uzi Vert "You Was Right"
May 5, 2017 September 17, 2017 B-HOP
Welcome to Target Practice where bad popular songs of the past and present get shot. I've reached a point where I get why some people like some of the XXL Freshmen from last year. I still don't like any of them outside of Anderson Paak, Dave East, and Denzel Curry, but I understand their appeal. As incompetent as Lil Yachty is and how his rapping sounds like he just got out of the dentist's office with way too many doses of Novocaine, I can see people liking the weirdness and the more upbeat production of his songs. I can see people getting into Desiigner's energy in spite of his unoriginality, sounding a lot like Future. Kodak Black is annoying as dingleberries and 21 Savage is audio NyQuil, but I can see someone who's into gangsta rap liking a song or two from these dudes (even though there's tons of better gangsta rappers out there). Lil Uzi Vert, on the other hand? Nada. This dude is the worst out of them all and I don't see his appeal. Outside of how he looks and the visuals of his music videos and album artwork, there's nothing to this guy. In terms of the music itself, it's the same shit you've heard in most of mainstream rap: getting money and fucking bitches. He has no flow, his lyrics are lower than kindergartners, and he abuses Auto-Tune. Dude is generic, but that's kinda expected from a guy who named himself after a gun. No, I take that back. Tech N9ne is dope in spite of his name, so what's Lil Uzi Vert's excuse? You wanna see an example of how generic he is? Just look at today's Target Practice victim. This is You Was Right.
Hit it from the back, watch a nigga bless you
Cryin' in my arms like a nigga wrecked you
Well, this won't be interpreted as abusive.
Ya alright, alright, alright
You was right, I was wrong
Ya, I should've never ever took her home
What's this? A rapper apologizing for cheating? STOP THE PRESSES!! A mainstream rapper is apologizing for cheating. Points for honesty-
Ya, I should've just boned
Ya, fantasy on my phone
Ya, hit it from the back, watch a nigga bless you
Ya, cryin' in my arms like a nigga wrecked you
Talkin' 'bout a broken heart, runnin' to the restroom
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND you lost those points. Even though he admits that his girlfriend was right about him cheating, he's still going to cheat. This is like shooting someone and then when asked about it, you say that they're correct and that you should've stabbed them instead. You're still doing something horrible.
Looked at my mama just like we rich
Looked at my bitch like we rich
Said we ain't got no minor setbacks
Countin' all that money, told that nigga just to bet that
LOOK, MA!! I'M RICH!! Don't care. Next.
I, I know that you ain't got it, boy, why you ain't just say that?
They see I got that money, now his bitch like, "I said that"
I don't pay that ho no mind, I been had that
When I saw my girl, yeah you know I had to bag that
And we have the obligatory "I can steal your girlfriend" line that's pretty much in most mainstream rap songs. This trend needs to die execution-style.
And before me fuck niggas yeah, they had that
Five niggas in includin' me I had to back back
Are you going to be involved in a orgy with four dudes?
Try to diss me, I take it to your family
I fuck your sister then make sure that she vanish
So if someone disses you, you're gonna rape their families and then kill them? Considering how many people hate you and your music, you're gonna have a LONG day.
Even though we in the same room
You just locked the door, so I gotta text you
Like bae unlock the door I got to use the restroom
Like I don't want a war, wanna caress you
One: Why are you texting someone when you're in the same room? Just talk to them. Two: If you gotta use the bathroom and someone's in there already, wait until they're done with whatever it is they're doing. I'm done with this. I could continue on, but there's no more new lyrics.
This song is just wrong. Another example of mainstream rap at its most bland and worst. The beat has boring melodies and weak bassjust like every other Metro Boomin beat. The rhymes and flow are clumsy, the Auto-Tune sounds like crap, and the writing is uninteresting. It's basically another song about a guying cheating on his girlfriend and not taking full responsibility for his actions, meanwhile, he goes way off-topic to talk about money and fucking other dudes' girlfriends and sisters (and murdering them after). It's filler, the song A.K.A. a complete waste of time from a rapper who doesn't deserve the attention. Times like these, I'm grateful that rappers like Kendrick Lamar are popular because we need them. Next Target Practice, since I'm doing Worst Songs list based off of the 80s, why not review a song from that decade.
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)-Looking Glass
Mr. Blue Sky-Electric Light Orchestra
Bring It On Home To Me-Sam Cooke
Surrender-Cheap Trick
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I think the appeal of Lil' Uzi Vert is how he looks and how he sounds. I feel people these days seem to be gravitating to rappers with weird and funny voices, and Uzi is no different. I don't think people really care all that much as to what he has to say, they just like how weird he looks and sings/raps. He's pretty much Young Thug, except even less interesting (at least in Young Thug's case, when he drops the weird voice and doesn't try to sound stupid, he's actually a decent rapper. Shocking but true, there's evidence.) His top 10 hit isn't THAT bad in my opinion, at least is trying to tell some sort of a story, even if it is sloppy, but this? yeah, it's pretty bad. Either way, he's just another rapper that having his time in the spotlight right now, but won't last. His weird and unique look is what has him in the spotlight, but he doesn't have much else to offer. I'd rather listen to Young Thug, Future and Lil' Yachty than this guy. Still, his overall appeal is basically the same as all the mumble rappers: funny voice and weird look. That's pretty much it.
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After Miss Jackson, have we had *any* hip hop hits where the guy apologizes for something?


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Book Review: "Pursuing a Masterpiece: A Novel" by Sandra Vasoli
On December 1, 2022 By hmalagisiIn Book Reviews
What if you found information about a mysterious portrait that would radically change how we view history forever? Who would you tell? When Zara Rossi entered the Ancient Manuscripts Room at the Papal Archives in Rome, she never imagined how a single letter would change her life and the Tudor community. Each piece of the puzzle unlocks a new story from the past and allows Zara to explore the remarkable tale of this masterpiece. Follow the clues with Zara Rossi to solve this mystery from the past in Sandra Vasoli's latest book, "Pursuing a Masterpiece: A Novel."
Thank you, Sandra Vasoli and GreyLondon Press, for sending me a copy of this novel. I am always looking for a new way to incorporate Tudor history into a story, so when I heard the description of this particular book, I was captivated.
Zara Rossi begins her adventure into the past by going to the Ancient Manuscripts Room and the Papal Archives, which is an immense honor as you have to be invited even to have a chance to go into the Archives. She is looking for personal letters of Pope Clement VII to find his reaction to Henry VIII's split from Rome. Instead, she found a letter from the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Villiers de L'lsle-Adam, about a double portrait of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
As Zara uncovers the tale with each clue in the modern age, Vasoli introduces her audience to a colorful cast of characters that span centuries. Starting in the 16th century, we are introduced to Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, his advisors, Hans Holbein the Younger, and the Court Astronomer Nikolaus Kratzer. We also become acquainted with the Order of St. John and rebellious Catholics horrified by this painting. But, we do not stay in the 16th century for long as Vasoli transports her readers to the middle of an 18th-century swashbuckling pirate adventure in the Caribbean that ends up in France with a murder, a trip on the Titanic with a fashion designer for the rich and famous, and an encounter with scoundrels from World War II at Hever Castle.
Vasoli created a complex yet spectacular story of pursuing the truth that will rock the academic world with vibrant characters and compelling cases. Zara is a main character that I could personally relate to, and while I was reading, I was hoping she would find her way to not only the truth about the painting but for her to be happy with her family and friends. Her desire to uncover the truth, no matter the cost, is genuinely admirable. I wanted to know if Zara would ever find the truth, but at the same time, I did not want the story to end.
Vasoli created a masterpiece by not only creating a thought-provoking fictitious double portrait of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn but a novel that is unlike anything I have read. It's a love letter to the past and those who pursue the truth behind even the smallest fragment left by our ancestors. If you want a thrilling Tudor-based historical fiction novel, "Pursuing a Masterpiece: A Novel" by Sandra Vasoli is a must-read.
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I spent the afternoon in the hotel of the lobby for Anime Fannatiku coloring this and obsessively watching the tsunami coverage on CNN. It's always really weird and difficult for me to be at a convention after something like this happens. It's hard to get excited about anime when something so terrible is going on. Apparently the hotel staff had no problem, since halfway through the afternoon they decided to change the channel from the television to basketball. >< About to get back on the road and tackle our seven hour drive home. I'll probably do a little more touching up on the color on this one tomorrow but I wanted to get it UP.
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Thankyousomuch for fixing the layout!
Ah, I'm so glad it's working for you now! Sorry it took so long and thanks for helping us get it fixed!
Awww the hotel staff don't sound so nice. 🙁 I don't know how you could draw while watching something so sad, though.
I love the fascination with a plastic spork.
Raji looks… really concerned about that spork. Must've poked a jellyfish or something.
Quick note: Why do I find Mike's nose so damn adorable?!


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When we were first introduced to Jaxon Strong, a child born with half his brain and skull missing, he had just celebrated his 1st birthday—a milestone his parents never thought he'd reach.
Jaxon stole our hearts last August, with his curious, bright blue eyes and blond ringlets. We followed up with Jaxon when he said "I love you" for the first time and watched him fulfill every child's dream of meeting Santa, but now, as Jaxon's parents prepare for his second birthday, the story of how he's defied the odds has become all the more topical.
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The 10 Highest-Paid Soccer Players In The World
Tony Manfred
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Soccer is the world's biggest sport, but the top players are not paid significantly more than their counterparts in North America.
The Spanish paper Marca compiled a list of the 10 highest-paid soccer players in the world last month. We took this list and compared each player with an athlete from the NBA, MLB, and NFL who made the same amount of money this year.
The results were interesting.
The world-famous Cristiano Ronaldo makes roughly the same amount of money as the 52nd-highest paid player in baseball. Wayne Rooney makes about as much as Chris Paul. And the highest-paid soccer player on Earth makes well more than anyone else in the NFL.
10. Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid ($12.9 million)
NBA: Andrew Bogut, Golden State Warriors (36th)
NFL: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (13th)
MLB: Travis Hafner, Cleveland Indians (52nd)
Source: Marca
9. Lionel Messi, Barcelona ($13.6 million)
NBA: Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks (29th)
NFL: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals (10th)
MLB: Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals (49th)
8. Dario Conca, Guangzhou Evergrande ($13.7 million)
NBA: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder (24th)
NFL: Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles (9th)
MLB: Josh Johnson, Miami Marlins (48th)
7. Fernando Torres, Chelsea ($14 million)
NBA: Manu Ginobli, San Antonio Spurs (22nd)
NFL: Trent Williams, Washington Redskins (8th)
MLB: Robinson Cano, New York Yankees (43rd)
6. Didier Drogba, Shanghai Shenhua ($15.6 million)
NBA: Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls (19th)
NFL: Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams (5th)
MLB: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees (30th)
5. Sergio Aguero, Manchester City ($16.2 million)
NBA: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls (18th)
NFL: Chris Long, St. Louis Rams (4th)
MLB: Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals (27th)
4. Yaya Toure, Manchester City ($16.8 million)
NBA: Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia 76ers (13th)
MLB: Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Dodgers (24th)
3. Wayne Rooney, Manchester United ($17.9 million)
NBA: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers (8th)
NFL: Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos (3rd)
MLB: Ichiro, New York Yankees (23rd)
2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG ($18.8 million)
NBA: Paul Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers (7th)
NFL: Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos (2nd)
MLB: Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants (16th)
1. Samuel Eto'o, Anzhi Makhachkala ($25.9 million)
NBA: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers is closest at $27.8 million (1st)
NFL: Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts is closest at $19 million (1st)
MLB: Vernon Wells, Los Angeles Angels (2nd)
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Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon has described the inter-Korean joint liaison office that opened Friday as a symbol of peace.
Cho made the remark during a speech at a ceremony marking the opening of the communication office in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex in North Korea.
Cho said the communications office is a round-the-clock communication channel for the two Koreas, stressing that now, South and North Korea will be able to directly hold consultations 24/7 on advancing their ties and on issues related to establishing peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.
Cho expressed hope that the liaison office will serve as the venue for officials and experts of the two Koreas to hold extensive talks on railways, roads and forestry as well as to pursue joint research on ways to implement the declaration that the two sides reached during the summit held on October fourth, 2007.
Chairman of North Korea's Committee for Peaceful Reunification Ri Son-gwon also gave a speech at the ceremony during which he said the liaison office is a vein that links the two Koreas in their yearning for peace and unification.


With Stone & Tile Queensland, no longer do customers have to look for separate cobbles suppliers, splashback tile suppliers, bluestone suppliers or Atlantic stone suppliers in Brisbane. Instead, with its extensive product showroom, Stone & Tile Queensland is a business built to serve as the one-stop shopping centre for all tile needs in Brisbane.
Ever since we first opened our doors in 2005, the Stone & Tile Queensland showroom has functioned as one of the prime cobbles suppliers and Atlantic stone suppliers in Brisbane – among other things. Our product range is wide enough to fit any architectural needs. Whether the project is a from-scratch construction job or a renovation plan, whether it pertains to a residential home, an industrial warehouse or factory, a commercial business park or even something that fits none of the above categories, Stone & Tile Queensland has an extraordinarily wide selection of products that will fit almost any type of use. Just come and take a walk through our showroom: we guarantee you will find something that catches your eye.
However, when it comes to searching for splashback tiles in Brisbane, or to finding the best bluestone supplier around, we at Stone & Tile Queensland also understand that product range is not always the only quality that customers are looking for. On the contrary, when it comes to choosing a new cobbles supplier in Brisbane, customers have a lot to consider, from the aesthetic qualities and durability of the products themselves to the prices being asked for those products, all the way to the customer service provided by the suppliers themselves.
At Stone & Tile Queensland, we pride ourselves not only on our unrivalled product showroom, but also on our ability to match virtually any type of budget out there and on our tireless commitment to making sure our customers have been served with the utmost level of friendliness and respect. We are a family owned and operated company, and we take our familial roots very seriously every single day as we seek to cultivate strong and resonant connections with our customers.
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Proof of concept devtools extension that finds SVG symbols and images in the current page. Currently works only in Firefox but written as a [WebExtension](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions) so ultimately porting to Chrome should not be an issue.

## Goals

Provide a tool that lists SVG images in the inspected page, with a focus on inline SVG and icons.

I'm open to feature requests beyond this scope. What would be helpful for you? If you can explain why a feature would help in your development or design workflow, that would be great.

## Usage

Usage requires Firefox and some technical know-how.

1. Download a copy of this repository.
2. In Firefox, go to `about:debugging`, click "Load Temporary Add-on", and select the `manifest.json` file.
3. Go to a page with SVG tags, open the devtools, and focus the "SVG" panel.

## To do

- [ ] Rewrite panel UI (probably using Preact?)
- [ ] More features ^^
- [ ] Chrome compatibility
- [ ] Publish on Mozilla and Chrome extension sites

## Credits

Lion icon [by lastspart on The Noun Project](https://thenounproject.com/term/lion/699915/). I picked it because old material about SVG often used a color illustration of a big cat, which I remembered as a lion, but it turns out it was a tiger. Well, I like the lion. :P

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


The Sweetwater Range, on the very eastern border of California, is a solitude seeker's dream.
There was something powerfully nostalgic about traveling to the Sierras for the first time in nearly 7 years. Coming up over Sonora Pass was like seeing an old friend. I guess it was a bit odd that I just kept going past and landed in the Sweetwater Range. I thought I was a bit crazy to pass up such a familiar place but for some reason I was feeling like being in the desert that weekend.
The eastern Sierras and the various mountain ranges on the California-Nevada border go largely underappreciated for residents and travelers of California. I find this a bit odd as the attractions of the area are phenomenal- Mono Lake, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and the White Mountains are stand alone destinations. However, it is a little counter-intuitive to be passing up the likes of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to get there. However, if solitude, sweeping views and uninterrupted wilderness are things you appreciate, you will have no trouble leaving those familiar places for something new.
I was feeling a little daring now that I have a true 4 wheel drive vehicle with comparatively high clearance to my old sedan. There are parts of the Sweetwater Range that are strictly accessible to serious 4-wheel drive vehicles but you can get to most trailheads by good 2-wheel drive vehicles. Having said that, I don't think I would have driven up this way in my old sedan!
As you can see from the map above, there isn't a shortage of free drive-in campsites with fantastic views of the Sierras. I ran into a few 4x4 folks who were very courteous and willing to share their more extensive knowledge to help orient me to the area.
The trailhead I used was right on the shore of Lobdell lake (which is a reservoir). There's some fishing and campsites at the lake. Although its not natural, it is a fairly peaceful place to camp or begin hiking!
Things can be a bit confusing here. The 4x4 road circles around the west shore of the small lake and it is possible to shave off about a mile of walking to drive to the second trailhead (which actually has a sign). I was told this would be a bit dicey in my car, so I parked near the southern shore.
Note, there is no formal trailhead here and I essentially followed closely along the eastern shore of the lake, crossed the small creek feeding into it and walked up the 4x4 trail to the first major fork in the road. From here, there is a sign letting you know you're about to travel into an alpine wilderness and to leave no trace. This is the only sign with a map and directions I spotted on the trip. Directions are fairly straightforward but just be aware of this.
From a hiker's perspective, the road/trail is in excellent shape. I ran into a crew of 4-wheel drivers doing some train maintenance to keep it that way; God bless them! I ran into about a dozen folks that day in various 4-wheel drive vehicles and all of them were very pleasant to me. I found them to be some of the kindest people I've ever met on a wilderness hike!
The road steadily ascends the mountain with very little elevation loss or flat sections. Water sources are fairly numerous and dependable up until about 10,000 ft. I didn't have any problems crossing the East Fork of Desert Creek although earlier in the summer this could be a bit rough.
As the trail rises above treeline, the brilliant volcanic colors of the mountains become more evident. This part of Eastern California has no shortage of volcanic features which are most obvious near Mammoth Lake and in the Devils Postpile National Monument. The Sweetwater Mountains themselves are the obvious remnant of the explosive Little Walker Caldera. It's ancient rim is not as obvious as that of more southerly calderas in Mono County but the view from the Sweetwater Range is illuminating.
Thankfully the area is long extinct from its more violent geological past leaving behind mountains of orange, violet and red ribbons. Surely these are some of the most colorful mountains in the state!
At about 11,100 ft, the trail comes crests on a fairly level plateau that looks like Mars. Devoid of the lush vegetation below, only scrubby, flowering plants seem to flourish this desolate environment. They are easily mistaken for rocks but the environment is sensitive to trampling and off-road driving. Hikers and drivers should not veer off trail.
At the summit, I was greeted with fantastic views of Nevada and California. Snow lingered even into August after a very snowy winter. I was told that the road did not clear of snow until late July this year! I lucked out.
Its the same way down but the late afternoon light continued to create an ethereal sight that made if feel like I was on a different route.
Mt Patterson is the highest mountain of the range but hardly the only place to see. Wheeler Peak looks like it is worth the trek as well. The sisters- South, Middle and Eastern are an off-trail trek that is rarely done but I'm sure it is quite the adventure as well. Even though I was a bit sad to not have spent more time in the Sierras, I was so happy to have stumbled upon this gem!


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MAAWG presents the first J.D. Falk award
October 29, 2012 by laura in Industry
Last week at MAAWG went much like all MAAWG conferences go: too much to do, too many interesting panels to attend, too many people to connect and work with, a plethora of very interesting keynote speakers and a total lack of sleep. Most of what happens at MAAWG is not public, but some of the events are.
One of the things that I can talk about is the J.D. Falk award. This award was established by MAAWG, Return Path and J.D.'s family to recognize people who work, usually behind the scenes and without fanfare, to enhance the Internet and protect end users. I sat on the award committee and we had a number of nominations for very worthy work. But the nomination that stood out was the one for Tom Grasso. Tom was the driving force behind the creation of the DNS Changer Working group. He was responsible for connecting experts from throughout the Internet industry, including ISPs, anti-virus vendors, and the broader security community to prevent the Internet for going dark for hundreds of thousands of infected individuals.
I am very proud of the decision the committee made. The bar has been set high for future recipients. Tom did an amazing job convincing lots of players to work together. His involvement definitely made the internet better for everyone, not just those infected by Rove Digital's malware. What he did is a model for private / public partnerships in the future.
I don't think I could say it better than the MAAWG press release, so I'll just end with that.
Convincing competitors, disparate business entities and researchers to collaborate – many donating their services and resources – to protect millions of end-users worldwide is no small feat. Yet FBI Supervisory Special Agent Thomas X. Grasso did just that by quietly working behind the scenes to create the DNS Changer Working Group that saved an inestimable number of end-users from losing access to the Web over the last two years. Recognizing his leadership, Grasso received the inaugural J.D. Falk award on Tuesday at the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group 26th General Meeting in Baltimore. MAAWG Press Release
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HOLLY SH***T GOZARU IV NEVER EVEN DAITED B 4!!!!
I got Sadistis Seme. Hmm...odd, Iv'e never dated before so its kinda funny to me. They shall grovel at my feet! Muahaha!
As titled, this type of uke like to play and dominated by strong seme, especially the sadistic seme. They are sly, for example, they would prefer making out in the weekdays instead of having a romantic date with their mates. Their mind are hard to read since they can be sweet and submessive in a momment them rough and aggressive in another. Though the wild uke could be pretty loyal but once they are bored of their seme or found out that their seme cheats on them, they would just shrugged their shoulders and find another palymate, unlike the cute uke who would probably crying right now.
you are pratically a wolf under the sheep's coat. Being nice and gentle at the begining helps you approach the idea mate you like and when you land your claws on them, you shall review the true self of yours. For example, you always pouts or let out a fake hurt look when your mate push you away, making you seems harmless or submessive, but when you get your chance, you supprise them by totally taking control in the relationship, or even making moves that would make your another half blushes. This type of seme are are hard to read their minds, but once they settle down with their mates, they are loyal and protective.
Buckle up kids, we're going on a ride.


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Frontline Care Workers: Fighting Covid-19 and Fighting for their Rights
Frontline workers in the global care sector are fighting COVID19 and fighting for their rights to be protected and respected—and they are winning. This week, unions in the United States, Italy, the UK and Austria gained significant improvements to the working conditions for hundreds-of-thousands of workers.
"It is not enough to call these workers 'heroes.' They deserve our applause and our gratitude, but they also deserve workplace protections and pay that recognizes their bravery and the risks they face on the job," said Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union.
Strike Averted in Illinois
Over 10,000 nursing home workers in Illinois, USA called off a planned strike after reaching a tentative agreement with nursing home-owners for a two-year contract with new safeguards for both workers and residents through the current pandemic and beyond. The agreement covers members of SEIU Healthcare who provide care to residents at the more than 100 nursing homes of the Illinois Association of Health Care Facilities.
The workers won significant contract gains, including higher baseline wages bringing all workers above $15 an hour, hazard pay for all workers for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, additional fully-paid sick days for COVID-19 related testing, illness or quarantine, and the right to refuse work without adequate protective equipment.
"The contract gains are a testament to the courage and commitment of workers who were poised to strike," SEIU Healthcare Illinois said.
Italian Paycheck Protection for Caregivers
Thanks to the advocacy of Italian labor unions CISL and CGIL, financial help for domestic workers, domestic helpers and caregivers in on the way. The Italian Minister of Labour Minister announced this week new financial assistance for domestic workers and caregivers who have seen their hours drop.
When domestic workers or caregivers who work up to 20 hours a week by contract suffers a 25 per cent reduction in working hours, they will receive compensation equal to 400 euros per month. For housekeepers and caregivers who work more than 20 hours a week and see a 25 per cent reduction of their working hours, the subsidy will go up to 600 euros a month.
Bonuses in Wales and Austria for care workers
In recognition of their ongoing dedication and hard work during the coronavirus pandemic, all social care workers in Wales will receive an additional £500. In total, more than 64,500 care home workers and domiciliary care workers throughout Wales are expected to receive the payment.
In addition, employees in Austria who work and have customer contact during the corona crisis will receive a coronavirus bonus of 500 euros. This bonus is part of a new sectoral agreement in Austria, negotiated GPA-djp and vida, which is among the best in Europe for homecare and nursing home workers.
The payments are designed to provide some further recognition of the value we attach to everything these frontline workers are doing.
"These victories are testaments to the courage and commitment of workers and union leaders. They are poised to fight for their rights and to protect themselves and the residents for which they care during this time of unprecedented vulnerability and risk," said UNI's Hoffman.
In crisis or calm, home care workers are essential. This is a massive win for these workers and the people who rely on them. #EssentialRights https://t.co/UCfL1WAgFf — @uniglobalunion - 1 hour 51 min ago
RT @cafebabel_FR: "Appliquer des mesures de distanciation sociale et accélérer le travail ne sont pas compatibles", selon… https://t.co/U0NQ9Fkg60 — @uniglobalunion - 2 hours 20 min ago
RT @AnandWrites: The insurrectionists and the terrorists and the supremacists are a revolt against the future. The future will win. https://t.co/QbZhoqzY0P — @CHoffmanUNI - 1 day 1 hour ago
A voice of hope in these dark days. https://t.co/vhX8tkhtmS — @CHoffmanUNI - 1 day 1 hour ago


Beauty Secret | Live a mindful life.
We can't buy beauty, no matter how much advertisers would like us to believe this, but there is one beauty treatment that instantly works wonders. A smile! Like the Fonze, from Happy Days, we could look in the mirror, smile and say "Ayyy,"- it's already good!
Think of the money we could save if we loved ourselves as we are. Think of the time we could save! Time that could be used for our mind in front of a book, or our spirit in front an altar, our body making breakfast or doing yoga, if we were not spending so much time in front of a mirror. Real beauty comes from within; it shines from our loving heart and our healthy body. I propose 20/20/20 equal time for a daily self care routine that involves our total self – body, mind and spirit.


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Daniel MacDonald: A Trinitarian Order and Approach to the Meaning of Ministry
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Ian Sloan: "One Order of Ministry: A Proclamation of Abundant Life"
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John Lawson: Reflecting on One Order of Ministry
Bruce Gregersen: A History of the One Order Remit
Susan Browning: A Reflection on One Order from both Sides of the Stream
Janice Frame – "One Ministry? Really?"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry: Mardi Tindal
Andrew Stirling – "An Ecclesiology of Monism or Trinitarianism: Which way forward for the Church?"
Jane Doull – "My Perspective on United Church Ministry"
Paul Miller – "One Order of Ministry"
Lori Crocker – "Reflections on a Single Order of Ministry, Inclusive of Diaconal, Lay and Ordained Persons"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Keith Gale
Abigail Johnson – "Personhood of the Learner: A Response to 'Thinking about One Order of Ministry'"
Basil Coward – "It's About Mission with Those for Whom I am Called to Care"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry: Marion Best
Roger Janes: "One Well-Educated Order of Ministry"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry: Sean Handcock
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry: Kimberley Heath
David Hart: "A Reflection on the United Church of Canada Document, 'One Order of Ministry'"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Greg Smith-Young
Ross Bartlett: "A Question of Competence"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Paul Wilson
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Betsy Hogan
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Kate Crawford
Wendy Kean: "Why Ordered Ministry?"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Christine Jerrett
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Mark Toulouse
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Jennifer Janzen-Ball
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – William Haughton
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Connie denBok
Eric Tusz-King: "Naming & Describing the One Order of Ministry"
Bradley T. Morrison: "My Order vs. One Order"
Terrie Chedore: "Ministry from the Edges"
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Andrew Hyde
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – Caryn Douglas
Reflecting on One Order of Ministry – David Kim-Cragg
by Adam Kilner | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog
Download PDF "Kate Jones: Reflections on One Order of Ministry"
Ministry does not exist for its own benefit; ministry exists for the benefit of the church. Likewise, the church does not exist for its own benefit; the church exists for the benefit of God's mission in the world. Therefore the question must be asked, "what would ministry in the United Church of Canada look like in order to best equip the church to carry out God's mission in our world?" While some changes may be necessary to our current situation, I would argue that the changes proposed by One Order of Ministry do not fulfil this requirement, as they are inconsistent with both biblical witness and the doctrine of the United Church of Canada; they have the potential to increase confusion among Pastoral Charges and congregants; and they have the potential to be disruptive to ecumenical relationships.
In the current cultural context of Canada, we are in an era of rapid technological change and increasing uncertainty, while the church is moving towards the margins, in effect becoming a counter-cultural movement. In a context such as this, there is a need for leaders in the church who are educated and equipped to lead congregations living in the midst of change and uncertainty. The original One Order of Ministry document agrees with this, stating that, "it is critical at this time for the church to maintain an educated paid accountable ministry capable of equipping people to live out their faith in meaningful, loving, and mature ways."[1] It goes on to propose increasing the educational requirements for those entering ministry through the current DLM stream, while acknowledging that there already exists a basic educational equivalency between preparation for Diaconal Ministry and Ordained Ministry. Despite this commitment to maintaining or improving the educational standards of paid accountable ministry personnel, I have other concerns with the proposal.
The doctrine of the United Church of Canada is based on the primacy of scripture and four subordinate documents – the Basis of Union, A Statement of Faith, A New Creed, and A Song of Faith. Scripturally, there is support for the current system of Diaconal and Ordained ministers with different but complementary roles. In the Acts of the Apostles, we can read about the growth of the early church and the whole work of ministry becoming overwhelming for the apostles. Seven disciples were then selected and, through prayer and the laying on of hands, appointed for the task of service in order that the apostles could focus on prayer and serving the word of God (Acts 6:1-6). Two separate ministries with complementary work so that the whole work of ministry may be undertaken. A similar model is recognized in the doctrinal section of the Basis of Union – Article XVII recognizes that there is, "an ordained ministry of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care and a diaconal ministry of Education, Service, and Pastoral Care."[2] This is echoed, less explicitly, in A Song of Faith which speaks of "specific ministries of leadership, both lay and ordered" which include witness, worship, comforting, guiding, building up the community, and working for justice; and concludes that, "to embody God's love in the world, the work of the church requires the ministry and discipleship of all believers."[3] There is not one ministry alone that can fulfil God's mission – rather a diversity of gifts and skills are required.
One Order of Ministry speaks of the need for a "simpler, more transparent and understandable order of paid accountable ministry."[4] It references concerns such as the fact that Ordained Ministers, Diaconal Ministers, and Designated Lay Ministers are often called or appointed to similar situations (i.e. solo pastoral ministry), and that there is usually a need for Diaconal Ministers and Designated Lay Ministers to be licensed for the sacraments. I believe that rolling the different orders of ministry under one name would increase confusion rather than increasing transparency. There is a distinctive call for each of the orders of ministry, as well as a distinctive education process. Even though most ministers of each order function in solo pastoral ministry, there is not homogeneity in the calls. Some solo pastoral ministry situations may benefit from the skills and training of a Diaconal Minister; others may benefit from the skills and training of an Ordained Minister. Changing the names may clear up some superficial confusion while at the same time creating deeper confusion about why different calls and training are grouped together under one name. Rather than re-structuring the orders of ministry, it may be better to increase overall awareness of the different orders of ministry and open up the search and call process to all orders of ministry.
The issue regarding licensing for the sacraments could be easily cleared up by making this a part of the commissioning of Diaconal Ministers. Even though the call and primary focus of Diaconal Ministers is to Education, Service, and Pastoral Care, most are also involved in the ministries of Word and Sacraments. Likewise, the call and primary focus of Ordained Ministers is to Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care, and yet most Ordained Ministers also participate in the ministries of Education and Service. The two orders of ministry are not exclusive, but rather overlapping and complementary.
Finally, the concern regarding ecumenical relationships seems to have been addressed in the proposals brought to General Council 42. The proposals include keeping the term "ordination" and applying it to both Diaconal and Ordained ministers in keeping with the ecumenical consensus outlined in the Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry paper of the World Council of Churches.[5] The proposals state that a person called to the diaconate could be ordained to the diaconate, however it is unclear what a person called to ordained ministry would be ordained to.
As the United Church of Canada continues to strive to be faithful to God's mission in today's world, some changes in our understanding of ministry may be required. However, enfolding all orders of ministry into one order of ministry as proposed by One Order of Ministry does not appear to be the direction that the church requires. Distinct but complimentary orders of ministry are more likely to serve the church and empower her to continue to embody God's mission in our world.
Kate Jones is a candidate for Ordained Ministry and a student at Atlantic School of Theology.
[1] Joint Ministry Working Group, The United Church of Canada, Thinking About One Order of Ministry, 3, accessed January 27, 2016, http://www.united-church.ca/files/general-council/gc41/one-order-ministry_proposal.pdf.
[2] The United Church of Canada, The Manual (Toronto: United Church Publishing House, 2013), 14.
[4] Joint Ministry Working Group, One Order of Ministry, 2.
[5] "General Council 42 Workbook, 2nd Revision August 2015," 367, http://252171b255e88fd7c65a-dec189f157202212a76b23fc4d185c40.r92.cf2.rackcdn.com/workbook_complete_rev2.pdf.
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WONDERFUL remodel on an almost 1 acre, private, treed lot. This secluded neighborhood is just 8 minutes from downtown McKinney! Entire home has been remodeled - high-end kitchen and bath finishes including lighting and flooring in today's in colors and style! BRAND NEW 2 car garage with covered access to the home. Enormous kitchen with tons of storage, oversized island, double ovens, ss farm sink, subway backsplash and open to family room. Shiplap walls and ceiling features in the master bedroom as well as THREE closets! Great home office off the master with tons of natural light and views of the private backyard. Two large living areas and a new laundry room. Vaulted ceilings, butler's pantry.....NO HOA!
This listing 241 Priscilla Circle, New Hope, TX 75071 is a residential listing with 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms and approximately 2,760 square feet on a lot of 40,511 sqft (or 0.93 acres). 241 Priscilla Circle was built in 1984. 241 Priscilla Circle is located in New Hope and in ZIP Code 75071. It has been listed on our site since 2019-04-12 11:25:55.


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A Sticky Situation
For the introverts and homebodies, being stuck indoors may sound like a pretty relieving idea, at least for a short while. The world outside has descended into the makings of an apocalypse: food-shoppers waking up at dawn to storm the rice and pasta aisle, businesses and mass social events are closing down or postponing and, wonder of wonders, hand-sanitiser has become the modern age's scramble for gold. But when your livelihood is dependent on getting very up close and personal with someone, the last thing you need is a global pandemic to turn you right off.
Sex work is hard enough as it is
Thousands of sex workers and strippers across the globe have been severely affected by the current climate, with many having to incorporate different ways to still make a living from their labour whilst reducing the risk of illness. Aside from the debilitating effect of Brexit, in which sex workers have already faced a decrease in demands, the uncertainty of this situation means that people aren't exactly rushing in to spend money.
Elsewhere, brothels are also suffering financially. Whether it's mandatory temperature testing in Sydney or simply having hand-sanitiser at the door, people in the sex industry can barely afford to take sick days, let alone an indefinite period of compulsory celibacy. And it's not just sex workers who are struggling. Dogging communities have announced temporary cancellations in the name of public safety. Social dating networks, too, have cautioned users to wash their hands with an in-app advert and some have decided to postpone real-life meeting events altogether. The situation is tough all over.
So what is to be done?
The lack of support and helpful advice from the government has meant that people are turning to each other. Food support networks have been set up, with WhatsApp groups being used for people to join and offer goods they can send over. Others have created webcam chats with friends and strangers, a way to keep connected during what can be a very lonely and turbulent time. What this has shown is that, now more than ever, we need each other. We need social support, in whatever form and through whatever capacity that may be.
Here are Guts, we believe your stories need to be shared, the taboo surrounding sex needs to broken. For the past month, our submissions have been open to all and we have been collecting stories to publish in our upcoming anthology, Cyber Smut. We wanted the raunchy, the rude, the downright debauchery, because we believe your story has a right to be heard. And we got it. It's a sticky situation we're in, but ironically, the best way to get through it is by sticking together.
Corinne Jean-Jacques is currently an intern for Guts Publishing. They are an undergraduate student at Goldsmiths, University of London, studying English with Creative Writing. Corinne is also an Afrofuturist sci-fi writer, poet, and artist and when they're not avoiding their university assignments by writing their manuscript, they're avoiding their manuscript by doing university assignments. You can find them on Instagram: @cocco_x and Twitter: @CoraDessalines. Their pronouns are they/them.


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Q: Pasted HTML code alignment is wrong When you have an HTML page with aligned elements (eg, div, ul, li, p, etc) copying and pasting a chunk of these back into the same document will result in misaligned code.
This is a pain in the arse big time because you have to re-align the pasted code all the time. Am I missing some magical setting that would keep the indentation/alignment of the pasted code?
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How to get on the property ladder without a big deposit? It's a question that's perplexing a great many people these days and increasingly a concern of young people trying to take their first steps on the property ladder. However, there are still a few ways you can get on the property ladder, without a big deposit.
On occasion, you can still get 100% mortgages – but these are rare, and if you do find one, you're likely to need a guarantor. Usually, a member of your family, who owns a property, will guarantee your mortgage, but remember; you would be putting their home or money at risk if you miss a payment.
Look around, and you may find housing developers that will offer you a loan for the equivalent of your deposit. However, you need to be aware that you will have a double-debt, your mortgage and the deposit loan, that will both need paying off. So, give your finances careful consideration and ensure you can afford both financial commitments, plus your regular household bills.
Another option to consider is a Help to buy the loan, which means you only need to save a 5% deposit to purchase a property. The advantage of this scheme is it would help you on to the property ladder with a smaller deposit, and mean you had access to better deals for your mortgage. With this scheme, a government loan would cover 20% (40% in London) of the purchase price, interest-free for five years, in effect increasing your deposit. So for example, if you were to buy a home worth £100,000, the government equity share would be 20% of the purchase price or £20,000. You would then take out a mortgage on the rest of the purchase price, £80,000, including your 5% deposit of £5,000. You would then pay interest on the government loan, from five years onwards, starting at 1.75% of the amount you owe, charged each year. The rate would then increase annually, by the same amount as the Retail Price Index (RPI) plus 1%.
There are conditions that apply to the Help to Buy scheme, and it is important that you are aware of them before applying to the scheme. In England, the maximum purchase price is £600,000; the property must be a new build and built by a developer approved by the Homes and Communities Agency. Also, the house must form your main home and not a holiday, second home or a property that you plan to let out. Crucial too, is to remember that the loan is an equity loan; it is not fixed and will fluctuate according to the value of your home. So there you have a brief introduction to the scheme, to understand Help to buy in greater detail, speak to an experienced mortgage broker. Remember too, that the scheme has some variations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so check details before you apply.
The Help to buy scheme could help you purchase a property with a smaller deposit and have access to better mortgage deals, so to find out about help to buy Barnsley, contact an experienced mortgage advisor today.
So there you have a few options for purchasing a property even if you have a small deposit, we hope you've found this helpful and that you'll soon be moving into a new home.


Can you believe it's already time for kids to go back to school? Whether your kids are already back in school or heading back soon, they'll love this welcome back to school scavenger hunt. It's a simple way to celebrate going back to school by giving your kids school themed surprises that they can use in the classroom!
I wrote the clues for this scavenger hunt for pretty generic school supplies including things like notebooks, glue, and markers! The idea is that you put a clue with each of the school supplies and they can collect their school supplies (and possibly other prizes) along the way!
First off, print out the free printable back to school scavenger hunt cards by filling out the pink form below. I created clues for places that everyone should have in their house and that kids would know where to find them. Once the cards are printed and cut out, all you need to do are hide the cards along with the school supplies and other surprises in the places listed on the cheat sheet (included with the scavenger hunt printable). And at the end of the hunt, put a larger back to school gift, like a brand new backpack or shirt that you know they'll love.
If you have younger kids, I recommend putting the items in plain sight in each of the locations mentioned on the cards. If you have older kids, feel free to make it a bit trickier like taping the clue and school supplies under the chair instead of top of it or hiding something under something in the desk drawer. Get creative; the idea is to make this a fun thing for everyone!
Once the scavenger hunt is all ready, give your kids the first clue and let them at it. And make sure to have your phone ready to take a video, it's hilarious to watch kids race around the house trying to find the next clue! And definitely a more fun way to "shop" for school supplies than the traditional back to school shopping.
For any of my scavenger hunts, whether it be my Halloween scavenger hunt, my picnic scavenger hunt, or this one – I highly recommend printing it out on white card stock then cutting right inside the black lines. I included the black lines so you could tell where the card edges were, but they're not necessary for the card design itself. Printing them on card stock just makes them sturdier and easier to stick in fun to reach places like under chairs!
Enter your first name and email address in the form below to get the free printable Back to School scavenger hunt. If you can't see the form, click here to get to it! After filling out the form, you will be taken directly to the scavenger hunt and receive an email with a copy of the hunt included.
Don't forget to pin this back to school scavenger hunt for later!


Not only is this recipe high in volume, but it warms your core to satisfy annoying cravings. This soup can be prepared with or without chicken. You can even start without and add poultry later if you feel its pull.
Begin by heating olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Next, add garlic, onions, celery and carrots and sauté for seven minutes or until tender. Toss in zucchini, cabbage and corn cobs and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add spices and broth. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Want some extra protein, add a few chicken breast.
Top with green onions and spinach and cook for two more minutes.