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The Silence of Sovereignty
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Aniibiminanaki-Pembina by Dylan Miner, woodcut, 2015
Dylan Miner
June 26th, 2015 to August 7th, 2015
Opening: June 26th, 5-8pm
Artist talk, Friday, June 26th, 5:30pm
What does Indigenous sovereignty look and sound like? How can we imagine sovereignty outside the machinations of Canadian and US political structures? Do artists have anything to add to this conversation? With these questions in mind, The Silence of Sovereignty engages with the quotidian and silent ways that Indigenous sovereignties are performed and enacted, not in ways that are linked to Western political structures, but ones that intimately connect individuals with each other and with the land.
From the perspective of settler-colonial institutions, Indigenous presence is simply a noisy confrontation and intervention in its otherwise well-oiled machine. As the past few years clearly demonstrate, Indigenous survivance is central to both Canadian and US political life, regardless of what either nation-state desires. On the prairies, Idle No More – as well as important court rulings (such as the federal and appeals courts' Daniels Decision and the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of the Manitoba Métis Federation) – indicates the ever-present political reality of Indigenous people. In the Maritimes, we saw the direct confrontation of the RCMP by Mi'kmaq activists over fracking in their territory. The recently findings of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as well as the responses by both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt, indicate the ongoing colonial relationship between Indigenous peoples and settler-colonial governments.
From the perspective of settler-society, Indigenous sovereignty exists as loud and noisy confrontations with Euro-Canadian (and Euro-American) society, which it often must be. At other times, however, can silence be performed as an autonomous and resistant structure? Can one be silent, while not being silenced?
Text Response by Jenny Western
Silence of Sovereignty – Dylan Miner
I recently had someone tell me that although they support Indigenous political activism, they felt that the demonstrated approach was unnecessarily aggressive and negative. While this viewpoint is deeply problematic and incredibly troubling, it is sadly not an uncommon perspective for many non-Aboriginal people operating within the mainstream North American mindset. As Wiisaakodewinini (Métis) artist Dylan Miner points out, for settler-society, Indigenous sovereignty is mainly perceived in loud and noisy confrontations such as the Idle No More movement and other events receiving mass media coverage. But Miner also importantly states, "Indigenous survivance is often located within the quotidian and the mundane, as well as within silence." It is these moments of silence that Miner has chosen to explore through his exhibition Silence of Sovereignty.
Silence of Sovereignty is made up of four works: Giimoodwewe'akokwe (s/he drums secretly), an installation of marching-band drumheads; Biibaagi (s/he calls out), an audio installation of three birchbark moosecalls with audio soundscapes; Goshkwaawaadabi (s/he stays quietly), a selection of woodcuts of Indigenous spaces across Turtle Island; and Michif, Michin (the people, the medicine), a selection of relief prints of medicinal and edible plants, printed in berry ink made from berries harvested by the artist. The audio installation sets the tone of the exhibition by playing the show's sound component at a very low decibel. These field recordings, captured both on and off reserve as well as in urban Native spaces, present Miner's attempts at listening to the land. Each selected site is a place of Indigenous sovereignty as well as a place with personal or familial attachment for him. The audio was recorded by either Miner, his friends or family, or acquired through social media in a variety of locations throughout Canada and the United States: Batoche, Seven Oaks, Michilimackinac, Isle Royale, Drummond Island, Mica Bay, Pembina, etc. By listening to the soft sounds of the land speaking in these spaces, Miner then responds visually with the accompanying series of circular relief prints.
Resembling the round drumheads and moosecalls that share the exhibition space, the circular prints also suggest viewing these landscapes from a distance via a small telescope or through the curvilinear shapes of nature. Miner keeps these visual interpretations loose, choosing to reduce the image to as few lines as possible. He deems these to be "quiet prints" and titles them in their Anishinaabemowin names:
I am thinking about quiet ways of articulating sovereignty in these spaces and the way that these places have kin relationships with me/us. For instance, Rabbit Island in Lake Superior is known as Ni-aazhawa'am-minis (which means something about being a temporary point of crossing over) or Drummond Island, which my family defended against the Americans is Bootaagani-minis (meaning a wild rice mill).
These spaces are not silent in the sense that they are void or empty. Rather, the visually and aurally depicted sites in "Silence of Sovereignty" have much to say. Miner's project is about the articulation of Indigenous Sovereignty. These voices are present at all times, no matter what the volume.
Dylan Miner is a Wiisaakodewinini (Métis) artist, activist, and scholar. He is Director of American Indian Studies and Associate Professor at Michigan State University, as well as member of Justseeds artists collective. Miner has been featured in more than twenty solo exhibitions. His book Creating Aztlán: Chicano Art, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Lowriding Across Turtle Island was published last year. He is presently working on two books – one on contemporary Indigenous aesthetics and a book of poetry, Ikidowinan Ninandagikendaanan (words I seek to learn).
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Across the globe, drug shortages are a problem impacting most countries and healthcare organizations, from health care providers to the hospital pharmaceutical distributor. It is also an issue that has been growing in recent years, affecting all therapeutic classes. Drug shortages pose a challenge for health care providers and pharmacies and have an impact on patient outcomes, representing an ongoing public health crisis. While the number and characteristics of shortages vary by geographic location and healthcare setting, wholesalers and health care providers can work together to help mitigate the impact of drug shortages on the quality and efficiency of patient care. Understanding the problem is the first step.
Manufacturing problems. Manufacturing difficulties are often responsible for drug shortages. Difficulties can include loss of production or compliance personnel, outmoded equipment, or a shift of a company's resources from manufacturing to other areas, such as research and development.
Supply/demand issues. Demand for a drug can exceed expectations or production capacity, contributing to a drug shortage. This can occur in response to the spread of a disease, the approval of a new indication for an existing drug, changes in therapeutic guidelines, or other unforeseeable factors.
Raw materials problems. Many manufacturers import raw materials from other countries. Armed conflicts, political upheaval, and trade disputes can disrupt the import of raw materials needed for production. Other problems of availability include animal diseases, contamination or degradation during transport, and climate or environmental conditions. Issues related to the availability of raw and bulk materials can affect multiple drug manufacturers when a primary supplier delays or discontinues production.
Additionally, business decisions, regulatory issues, and many other disturbances within the supply chain contribute to drug shortages.
Governments and state health authorities are adopting initiatives to help reduce drug shortages over the long term as well as better forecast shortages. These efforts are often supplemented by independent actions at pharmacies, healthcare organizations, and lower-level local health authorities. Independent actions may include bottom-up initiatives and organizational frameworks such as establishing working groups, guidelines, codes of conduct, good practices, and management plans.
How can healthcare organizations better manage drug shortages?
Develop a plan. Many disruptions in the drug supply chain occur rapidly and with limited advance notice. In these instances, it is important to have a management plan in place to ensure responsiveness. After identifying a drug shortage and its characteristics, a plan should include an operational assessment to evaluate the healthcare organization's ability to endure the shortage; a therapeutic assessment to determine the potential effect on patients; and preparation and implementation phases that detail the formal process for maintaining patient care and controlling costs.
Collaborate with wholesalers. Wholesalers, including the hospital pharmaceutical distributor, are a crucial link between drug manufacturers and health care providers in terms of the flow of information. Driving increased communication with distributors to get accurate information regarding product availability is a key element in managing disruptions. Typically, wholesalers have systems in place to convey critical information regarding supply. Healthcare organizations should become familiar with these processes. After obtaining the right information, providers can deliver timely communication to put a drug shortage plan in motion.
Drug shortages are a complex, global problem affecting most countries and healthcare organizations. Health care providers should consider readily available resources, including distribution partners, to help cope with drug supply chain problems. Maintaining a strong line of communication with wholesalers, such as the hospital pharmaceutical distributor, and adopting independent, bottom-up initiatives and collaborative management plans can ensure patients continue to receive necessary care amid shortages.


The fabulous Lou Lou has tagged me for an Honest Scrap award...thank you Lou Lou.
2. Show the 7 winners names and links on your blog, and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with "Honest Scrap." Well, there's no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon.
1. I firmly believe in the ability of a McDonald's quarter pounder w/ cheese and french fries to completely turn around a bad day.
2. I love love love planners. I'm completely lost without mine.
3. You know those baby corn cobs in Chinese food? I'm repulsed by them. I once had an unfortunate experience involving baby corn and I can't even look at it.
4. I was a cheerleader in high school ( i know, i know, it's shocking!). And I love cheerleading! I try to take in a couple of competitions every year, especially College Nationals, which unfortunately I missed this past weekend. If I had more time, I'd like to coach a middle or high school team.
5. I'm kind of a homebody. I like getting out as much as the next girl but I really love staying in with some take-out and a movie on a friday night.
6. When I am out and about, I am that annoying girl who tries to photograph everyone and the goings on.
8. I love books. I like to read but I also really like acquiring books. My house will one day have a beautiful library with built-in bookshelves.
9. I am 21 and have spent one third of my life in all the places I've lived. FL, Baltimore and FL again!
Reruns of Hogan's Heroes are very popular in Germany right now. Let's talk about that some other time. In this country there's a book out called The Redneck Manifesto. Its author, Jim Goad isn't Southern: " My mother was urban Philly garbage, my father was rural Vermont scum. Together they fled to a concrete Dogpatch five miles outside the City of Brotherly Love."


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Q: Refactor JFoenix JFXDialogLayout alert notification code to a simpler form so that it can be reused for other classes how can I refactor the following code so that only the code in deleteButton.setOnAction(deleteEvent -> {//only this code varies} changes. Everything else will stay the same but the block of code in the lambda expression varies from time to time when I call the class from another class. The block of code that goes through the lambda expression is supposed to be a void method.
public class A {

    public void test() {
        // ensure that user can't close the alert
        Stage primaryStage = (Stage) RootLayoutController.getRootLayout().getScene().getWindow();
        JFXAlert<javafx.scene.control.ButtonType> alert = new JFXAlert<>(primaryStage);
        alert.initModality(Modality.APPLICATION_MODAL);
        alert.setOverlayClose(false);

        //create font awesome icon
        String ICON = "\uf071";
        Label labelIcon = new Label(ICON);
        labelIcon.setStyle("-fx-font-family: 'FontAwesome'; -fx-font-size: 60px; -fx-text-fill: #D34336;");
        labelIcon.setPadding(new Insets(0,5,0,0));

        // Create the content of the JFXAlert with JFXDialogLayout
        JFXDialogLayout layout = new JFXDialogLayout();
        Label labelHeading = new Label("Alert Notification");
        Label labelBody = new Label("Are you sure you want to delete this?");
        layout.setHeading(labelHeading);
        layout.setBody(new VBox(new HBox(labelIcon, labelBody)));

        // Buttons get added into the actions section of the layout.
        JFXButton deleteButton = new JFXButton("Delete");
        deleteButton.setDefaultButton(true);
        deleteButton.setOnAction(deleteEvent -> {
            //only this block of code changes

            alert.hideWithAnimation();
        });

        JFXButton cancelButton = new JFXButton("Cancel");
        cancelButton.setCancelButton(true);
        cancelButton.setOnAction(closeEvent -> alert.hideWithAnimation());

        layout.setActions(deleteButton, cancelButton);
        alert.setContent(layout);
        alert.showAndWait();
    }
}

A: It is not entirely clear from your question what you are trying to accomplish, but I will take a wild stab at it.
If you are looking to be able to pass a code block to the deleteButton.setOnAction() method, you could use an Interface and pass implementations of that interface to the A class. Then just pass that reference to an internal method for the onAction lambda.
Here is a very quick example of how you could do something like this:
Main.java:
public class Main extends Application {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        launch(args);
    }

    @Override
    public void start(Stage primaryStage) {

        // Action button
        Button btnDoSomething = new Button("Do something...");
        btnDoSomething.setOnAction(e -> doTheThings(new ImplDoSomething()));

        Button btnDoSomethingElse = new Button("Do something else...");
        btnDoSomethingElse.setOnAction(e -> doTheThings(new ImplDoSomethingElse()));

        VBox mainPane = new VBox(5);
        mainPane.setAlignment(Pos.CENTER);
        mainPane.setPadding(new Insets(10));
        mainPane.getChildren().addAll(btnDoSomething, btnDoSomethingElse);

        primaryStage.setScene(new Scene(mainPane));

        primaryStage.show();

    }

    private void doTheThings(IParameterMethod parameterMethod) {

        parameterMethod.call();

    }
}

The IParameterMethod.java Interface:
public interface IParameterMethod {

    void call();

}

Then you can create as many classes as you like that implement that interface, each with their own call() method, allowing you to execute different code.
ImplDoSomething.java
public class ImplDoSomething implements IParameterMethod {

    @Override
    public void call() {
        System.out.println("Doing something!");
    }
}

ImplDoSomethingElse.java:
public class ImplDoSomethingElse implements IParameterMethod {

    @Override
    public void call() {
        System.out.println("Doing something else!");
    }
}

This should be easily adapted for your project.

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There are many different topics that can be used as the basis of a research paper regarding world religions. In fact, you might wish to focus specifically on an individual religion or, alternatively, you might wish to compare and contrast two or more religions. Equally, you may wish to compare world religions in the modern-day to those of bygone years.
Furthermore, there are various different ways in which you can approach your work. For example, you may wish to write an argumentative paper about world religions, in which you try and argue for or against a particular point of view, or you may wish to use any other style of academic writing.
To give you some better ideas, there is a list of 15 of the best examples of research paper topics related to world religions below.
How the number of followers is each religion has estimated, and how accurate are these estimations?
To what extent do world religions influence the laws of different countries around the world?
Outline and explain how the different denominations of Christianity were formed, and what are the differences between these denominations?
To what extent do Muslims follow the teachings of the Quran, and is the text still entirely relevant in the 21st century and, if not, how is it interpreted?
Compare and contrast the holy books on the world's three biggest major religions?
Outline and discuss the importance of translating the Bible and what impact this had on the development of languages, and the ability of people to learn and understand foreign tongues?
Based on predictions, what is the future of today's modern major world religions?
Should students be required to learn about different world religions whilst at school?
Include everything necessary into the plan, so you have all materials written in short notes. This will help you keep up on writing without getting confused.


With just the two games on Tuesday night, and just the two games on Wednesday night, things are starting to thin out in this round of the NBA Playoffs. We are nearly reaching sudden death for the series but there are still chances for teams to wrap things up before it gets to that stage, and there are still opportunities for teams to cling on in there with the hope of dragging their season out for as long as possible.
One team that did take care of business on Tuesday night was the Houston Rockets. The 103-94 home win against the Dallas Mavericks clinched the series with a 4-1 score line. The Rockets had been in control of this series right from the start and their victory was no great surprise.
The San Antonio Spurs showed that they are in no rush to relinquish their title with a big win in Los Angeles. The 107-111 win sees the Spurs leading 3-2 in the series and on Thursday night, the action returns to San Antonio, where a home win would wrap up the series for the Champions. The Clippers can't be ruled out though and this could be a series that goes right down to the wire.
The season record of these two teams indicate that there is quite a gulf between the sides but as we stand here with a 2-2 score in the series, there isn't much to call between the teams as we head back to Atlanta on Wednesday night.
Before Game 3, the Hawks had won 6 in a row with the Nets, but two Brooklyn victories has kept this tie bubbling away nicely and one reason for this has been the form of Deron Williams. On Monday night, the player was in top form as the Nets grabbed a 120-115 win in overtime to tie the series. Williams grabbed 35 points, which is a career high in the Playoffs, including seven three point shots.
These four games have been hugely exciting with both teams having their moments in the games. While there are five instances of a number 8 seed defeating a number 1 seed in the Playoffs, with the most recent occurring in 2012 when the 76ers defeated the Bulls, all of these number 8 seeds had a record of higher than .500 in the regular part of the season. No one really gave the Nets much hope in this series and they have certainly quietened down some of their critics, even if they don't manage to go all the way in this run of games.
The Hawks have won 24 games out of 27 at home, including their 2 wins in this series, so they will be confident about the next couple of games. They know that Al Horford has a lot more to offer than what he has been giving lately, so there could be a real chance for the Hawks to step up a gear and put themselves in the driving seat for the next round of the Playoffs.
The Nets come into this game with a 40-46 record and this includes a 19-24 record on the road. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. They will be taking on a Hawks side that have a 62-24 record, and this includes a 37-6 record at home. The Hawks also have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. With both teams on 5-5 in their last 10 games, something has to give in this game, which could provide the winner with the much needed impetus to finish off the job.
With respect to average points for, the Hawks lead the way with 102.3 to 98.0 and for average points against, the Hawks lead 97.2 to 100.8.
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Being back on home turf will give the Grizzlies a bit more confidence but they know that the absence of Mike Conley will hurt them in this battle. It is believed that their point guard will be absent again which means that the Grizzlies need to try and finish of the Trail Blazers without him. They are gunning for their seventh home win in a row so they have some form in Memphis but this is not going to be an easy game.
A large part of the reason for the difficulty comes with the fact that Conley was instrumental in keeping Damian Lillard quiet in the opening two games of the series. Conley kept Lillard down to 32 points in these two games which the Grizzlies won with a bit to spare, but they may find it a tougher task on Wednesday night. Lillard showed what he can do without Conley to stifle him with 32 points in the 99-92 win, and this included 12 points in the vital final quarter. If Lillard is allowed the same degree of freedom in this game, there could be a chance that the series is continued and we will have a tight finale to these games.
The Blazers haven't won in Memphis since January of 2013, losing six times in a row. The Blazers head into this game with a 52-34 record, which includes a 19-24 record on the road. The Blazers have an abysmal record in their last 10 games, which stands at 2-8, which indicates some of the problems that the team is facing at the moment. The Grizzlies have a 58-28 record so far this campaign, and this includes a 33-10 record at home. The Grizzlies record in their last 10 games stands at 6-4.
With respect to average points for, the Portland Trail Blazers lead 102.4 to 98.4 and for average points against, the Grizzlies lead 95.0 to 98.7.
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Non-Linear Series: Heist in the Middle of Hurricane: The True Story Behind the Netflix Series "Kaleidoscope"
The Netflix series "Kaleidoscope" is an experiment: the eight episodes are not numbered, but colored, they can be viewed in any order and should still make sense every time.
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The Netflix series "Kaleidoscope" is an experiment: the eight episodes are not numbered, but colored, they can be viewed in any order and should still make sense every time. But not only the cleverest sequence of the individual episodes occupies the viewers of the series, but also the question: Is the story based on a true event?
In terms of content, "Kaleidoskop" is about a meticulously planned bank robbery hatched by master thief Leo Pap (Giancarlo Esposito). To do this, he looked for six fellow campaigners to help him. The robbers want to steal $7 billion worth of bonds locked in a vault - possibly the most secure in the world. They carry out their coup while a hurricane hits New York.
And this is where the relationship between the series and reality begins. Series creator Eric Garcia himself confirms that "Kaleidoscope" is loosely based on events during Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane caused severe damage and 285 deaths in autumn 2012. The hurricane caused power outages and flooding in New York. "I thought to myself: This is the perfect cover for a robbery," said Garcia.
In fact, a reported $70 billion worth of bonds disappeared in New York City during the hurricane. They disappeared from the basement of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, which is owned by a few large banks. The series is "only" about a booty of seven billion dollars - but the parallels are obvious. A big secret was kept about the case in 2012, the New York Post wrote at the time, the contents of the safe and its value should not be made public.
Was it possibly not a natural event behind it, but a robbery? One can only speculate, but based on the information that has become public, it seems unlikely. Still, the story seems to have provided a good inspiration for series creator Garcia, who considered how an unnoticed masterstroke could be pulled off under the circumstances.
Sources: Netflix / "New York Post"
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Sexual Intelligence Awards, 2008
by Dr. Marty Klein on March 8, 2008 ·Sex & Culture, Sexual Intelligence Blog
Each year, Sexual Intelligence Awards honor individuals and organizations which challenge the sexual fear, unrealistic expectations, and government hypocrisy that undermine love, sex, and relationships—and political freedom—today.
One of this year's recipients is Sherri Williams, Sex Toy Activist. Here's why:
For nine years the state of Alabama has insisted that Sherri Williams is a criminal. And so she has taken the state to court over and over during those nine years. She has won a handful of times, only to have the state appeal and win a subsequent round in court.
As we have documented (SI #s 9, 33, 39, 54), Alabama has criminalized the sale of sex toys. And that's what Williams does for a living—sell objects to adults designed to enhance their sexual pleasure. "Dangerous," "immoral," "obscene" objects like vibrators, dildoes, anal beads.
Last fall Williams (and a dedicated team of pro bono attorneys) asked the Supreme Court to overturn a recent, final decision affirming Alabama's right to criminalize sex toys. When the Supreme Court declined to take the case, it looked like Williams—and five million Alabamans—had reached the end of the road. But earlier this month, a Circuit Court overturned Texas' law banning sex toys. The case had been brought by another SI Award winner, our beloved Phil Harvey (SI #s 18, 67, 76).
This leaves Alabama holding the bag (empty, as it were) on sex toys. Most observers agree that Alabama's law will either wither or be repealed. Either way, most people will live and die without knowing about Sherri Williams' fight. We salute her for her commitment.
Why is the fight for sex toys important? Because anti-vibrator laws are based on the belief that the state has the right—indeed, the obligation—to patrol the "morality" and "safety" of private bedroom behavior. Such beliefs have been used to criminalize contraception, homosexuality, pornography, and sadomasochism. They can be used to criminalize anything—adultery, oral sex, premarital sex.
Any of those interest you?
Posted in Sex & Culture, Sexual Intelligence Blog
Tagged censorship, sexual freedom, sexual politics, sexual repression, sexual rights
Notes from ISSWSH, and America's Fear of Pleasure
in "Sexual Health, Sexual Intelligence Blog"
Stealing Rights From the Federal Government
Mona Lisa Censored From TV?
Some gays slow to catch on to religious exceptionalism
by Dr. Marty Klein in "Sex & Religion, Sexual Intelligence Blog"
2015: The Year In Sex
Parents, Porn Isn't the Problem
by Dr. Marty Klein in "Pornography & Porn Addiction, Sexual Intelligence Blog"


Simon MacLennan is an IP strategy executive with TiVo, a provider of innovativesolutions for television content discovery. TiVo has innovated leading guidance, DVR and voice discovery solutions, which it monetises through product supplies and IP licensing. He was a member of TiVo's Leadership Council. Prior to joining TiVo, MacLennan worked for Sky plc as Group Head of IP. He was responsible for Sky's IP group and managed a wide range of issues, with particular focuses on brand and technology related IP. He is a UK and European qualified Intellectual Property lawyer.


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IHLIA LGBT Heritage, formerly known as the International Gay/Lesbian Information Center and Archive (; IHLIA), is an international archive and documentation center on homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender. It collects, preserves and presents to the public all kinds of information in the field of LGBT. IHLIA curates the largest LGBT collection of Europe with over 100,000 titles on 1515 meters of shelf length – books, journals and magazines, films, documentaries, posters, photographs and objects such as T-shirts, buttons and condom packaging.  IHLIA was founded in 1999 by merging the Homodok (documentation on homosexuality of the University of Amsterdam) and the Lesbian Archives of Amsterdam and Leeuwarden. Since 2007, IHLIA is located in the Public Library Amsterdam. IHLIA and the George Mosse Fund organize the annual Mosse Lectures.
Over 95% of their annual budget, about 800.000 euros, comes from the country's government. They are 14 employees, almost all part-time.
The biggest part of their LGBT archives collection is in fact hosted at International Institute of Social History, in Amsterdam too.

See also
  (Cologne)
 GLBT Historical Society (San Francisco)
 ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles)
 Schwules Museum (Berlin)
 Tucson LGBTQ Museum (Tucson)

References

External links
 Website (Dutch), English

LGBT organisations in the Netherlands
Libraries in Amsterdam
Archives in the Netherlands
LGBT museums and archives

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UCG Technologies wheeled and dealed to buy E-Safe Technologies, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based provider of IT services that counts IBM i as a specialty. Formerly known as Premiere Technologies, E-Safe was founded in 1989, and had more than 250 customers located from Pittsburgh to the Great Lakes area, including a good number of IBM i customers.
E-Safe helped its clients develop computer solutions running on a range of systems, including Windows and Web-based systems. In the IBM i world, E-Safe was a hardware reseller and managed service provider, and also helped clients in the areas of security, high availability/disaster recovery, and backup and recovery.
UCG, which is based near Cleveland, Ohio, says the acquisition will accelerate its growth in the Midwest, and help the firm as it transitions from being a regional systems integrator into a full-service provider of backup, DR, security, and enterprise software with a focus on the IBM Power Systems platform.
UCG now has customers in 31 states, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe, the company says.
Meanwhile, up in Minnesota, HelpSystems has put another feather in its cap by completing its 16th acquisition. The latest player to join HelpSystems' roster is TeamQuest, a provider of performance management and capacity planning tools that worked with a range of servers, including IBM i servers.
The last time we covered TeamQuest, way back in 2004, the company had just put the final touches on a new release of its Performance Software, which was the first tool to support the entire eServer line. (Remember those?) The company, which was spun off from mainframe maker Unisys back in 1991, could deliver capacity planning, performance prediction, and what-if analysis–all with the same tool.
TeamQuest is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has offices down the road in Clear Lake, Iowa, as well as over in Gothenburg, Sweden, so the company should be a shoe in to fit with HelpSystems, culturally and geographically speaking (Minnesota's heavy Norwegian influence notwithstanding).
Other IBM i software vendors joining the HelpSystems juggernaut in 2016 include Tango/04 Computing Group, Linoma Software, and Bugbusters Software Engineering.


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Q: A bounded sequence $(x_n)$ is convergent if $\lim(\sup(x_n))=\lim(\inf(x_n))$ My attempt:
Let $v$ be the $\lim(\sup(x_n))$.Then according to the definition ,
There will be infinite number of elements that will lie in the interval $(v-e,v]$where $e>0$.
$v-2e<x_n \le v$ for all $n \ge N$.
Let $v_1$ be the $\lim(\inf(x_n))$.Then according to the definition ,
There will be infinite number of elements that will lie in the interval $[v_1,v_1+2e)$where $e>0$.
$v_1 \le x_n < v_1+2e$ for all $n \ge N_1$.
Let $K=\max\{N,N_1\}$
AS $v=v_1$.
$2v-2e < 2x_n < 2v + 2e$.
$v-e < x_n < v+e .$ for all $ n \ge K$.
Hence the sequence converges to v .
I have written the proof based on my intuition.  Is it rigorous and also is it correct?

A: Suggestion by Copper.hat .
$(x_n)$ is bounded.
$a_n:= \inf \{x_k: k \ge n \}$;
$b_n:= \sup \{x_k: k\ge n \}$;
$a_n \le b_n$;
$\lim_{n} a_n=a=\lim_{n} b_n$;
$a_n =\inf \{x_k|k\ge n \} \le x_n \le$ $\sup \{x_k| k\ge n \}=b_n$;
$a=\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty}a_n \le \lim_{n \rightarrow  \infty}x_n \le \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} b_n =a.$
Hence $\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty}x_n = a$


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De Champ Car Series 1983 was het vijfde CART kampioenschap dat gehouden werd tussen 1979 en 2007. Het werd gewonnen door Al Unser Sr. De race op het circuit van Indianapolis werd gewonnen door Tom Sneva.

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Physics Complexity
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Weak Links
The Universal Key to the Stability of Networks and Complex Systems
Authors: Csermely, Peter
Hardcover 62,39 €
How can our societies be stabilized in a crisis? Why can we enjoy and understand Shakespeare? Why are fruitflies uniform? How do omnivorous eating habits aid our survival? What makes the Mona Lisa's smile beautiful? How do women keep our social structures intact? – Could there possibly be a single answer to all these questions? This book shows that the statement: "weak links stabilize complex systems" provides the key to understanding each of these intriguing puzzles, and many others too. The author (recipient of several distinguished science communication prizes) uses weak (low affinity, low probability) interactions as a thread to introduce a vast variety of networks from proteins to economics and ecosystems. Many people, from Nobel Laureates to high-school students have helped to make the book understandable to all interested readers. This unique book and the ideas it develops will have a significant impact on many, seemingly diverse, fields of study.
A very personal, engaging, and unique book that will appeal to readers and get them thinking
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Peter Csermely (50) is a professor at the Semmelweis University in Budapest. A former Fogarty Fellow at Harvard University, his main fields of study are molecular chaperones and networks. In 1996 Dr. Csermely launched a highly successful initiative providing research opportunities for more than 10,000 gifted high school students. He also established the Hungarian National Talent Support Council and the Network of Youth Excellence, www.nyex.info, promoting similar activities in 33 countries. He has published 11 books and more than 200 research papers. Dr. Csermely holds several distinguished appointments including membership of the Wise Persons' Council of the Hungarian President, vice-president of the Hungarian Biochemical Society and has been recipient of numerous international fellowships and awards, for example the 2003 Science Communication Award of the European Molecular Biology Organization and the 2004 Descartes Award of the European Union for Science Communication.
"This is an excellent book, which shows the far-reaching consequences of the great variety of weak links. The book has a proper balance between a scientific monograph and a popular approach, and mixes humor with sharp intellect. "Weak Links" is an adventurous, entertainingly eclectic and rich work both for the experts and laymen." (Lászlo-Albert Barabási, Department of Physics, University of Notre Dame, author of the bestseller book, Linked and the 1999 seminal Science paper on the preferential attachment model of scale-free network topology.)
"You have written a very personal, engaging, and unique book that will appeal to readers and get them thinking." (Steve Strogatz, Dept. of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics, Cornell University, author of Sync and the 1998 seminal Nature paper on small worlds.)
"You have done a great service by making the world of networks understandable and clear. I will use your book in my classes." (Caroline S. Wagner, Center of International Science & Technology Policy, George Washington University, author of several science policy-related books including the an upcoming work on the international collaboration in science)
"This book links an exceptionally large number of areas and gives exciting novel information to both the network experts and the science-orinted general readership." (Tamás Vicsek, Dept. Biological Physics, Eötvös University, author of several network-related Nature papers including a method to determine overlapping network modules)
"This masterpiece should serve as an example how science can be discussed. Entertaining yet thought provoking." (György Buzsáki, Board of Governors Professor, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Rutgers University, a leading expert of neuronal networks)
"You have written a true gem of a book; erudite, humane, funny, accessible and thoroughly fascinating. On every page, I find another delight that makes me smile and leads me down new intellectual paths (weak links again!). Thanks to your thorough footnotes, I can delve as deep as I would like into the professional papers. Outstanding - I wish more books were written this way. I have adopted your book as a textbook for my Science of Networks class, and I will recommend it to anyone who ask without hesitation. You did a great service to pedagogy and to this budding science with this magisterial survey. I really appreciate it and my students will, as well." (Daniel J. Bilar, Computer Science Department, Wellesley College MA, USA)
A Principle is Born: The Granovetter Study
Csermely, Prof.Dr. Peter
Why Do We Like Networks?
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Weak Links as Stabilizers of Complex Systems
Atoms, Molecules and Macromolecules
Weak Links and Cellular Stability
Weak Links and the Stability of Organisms
Networks of Human Culture
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Vettel in Contemplative Mood After Collecting Second Title in Japan
Sebastian Vettel - Photo Credit: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Sebastian Vettel was keen to thank his entire Red Bull today team after winning his second Formula 1 title by coming third in the Japanese Grand Prix.
In a long post-race monologue, the new champion was trying to describe exactly how he was feeling after becoming the young-ever driver to win consecutive titles.
"A lot of people have been quite confident about the title, but one of the important things was that we didn't allow ourselves to drift away with the thought too much," said the German. "Instead we concentrated on every single step and everything we have done this year and everything we have achieved – then wow.
"I want to thank all the guys and girls in the factory in Milton Keynes, as it's not just us here pushing very hard, it's them as well – from the post office to the design office to the engineering office here at the track, their effort is just incredible.
"It's hard to imagine you know, we have two cars and two drivers only and we carry that weight on our shoulders every time we go on track. Sometimes we don't treat the cars as good as we should, but we always try to get every single bit out of them every race weekend. But it's phenomenal what's happened – we set ourselves the target to win the Championship this year and so, to win it by Japan with four more races to go, is difficult to put into words – it's as confusing as the first one.
"I never imagined I would win one Championship and so to win this second one is amazing. I have a lot of good memories from Formula One, from watching it when I was young, to now and I feel fortunate and blessed to experience today. There were so many excited people when we did the drivers' parade today and that was my last thought when I put my helmet on.
"For drivers, it doesn't get much better than this, a sunny day and all the fans excited to see what you do – I think that's what life is about. And so, to wrap up the Championship here is difficult to put into words – it's more than fantastic."
Mark Webber finished the race just behind his team-mate, yet blamed the safety car for preventing him having a go at Fernando Alonso, who eventually finished second.
"Congratulations to Sebastian – to become a double World Championship is a very good job," he said. "All the overtaking during the race was in the pit stops today, with not much on track. We passed a Ferrari and a McLaren, but it was quite even between all of us. I had some contact with Michael Schumacher, which did some damage to my front wing at a crucial part of the race as I was trying to come back through the pack. We made contact, but he got away with it.
"The safety car didn't really come at the right time for me – as I was hoping to have a look at Fernando around the stops, but when the field bunches up you have to go through the Michael situation again and it's hard to undercut people.
"In the end it was a reasonable result; it was a great race for Jenson, it's his second home race in many ways, and congratulations to Seb for the title."
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner congratulated Vettel on his performance all season. He also congratulated Jenson Button on the race victory.
"Firstly, it's phenomenal for Sebastian Vettel to win his second World Championship," said Horner. "He's driven magnificently this year and thoroughly deserves this Championship victory, which he has dominated since the first race in Melbourne. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work and team work and he can be very proud of what he's achieved. This now places him amongst an elite group of drivers who have realised not only a double Championship – but back-to-back World Championships.
"The race today was a tight one, we seemed to lose time in the pit lane today – perhaps with our positioning at the end of the pit lane, but nonetheless Jenson drove a strong race and congratulations to him. Third and fourth is still a strong haul of points for the Constructors' Championship and we have consolidated our lead of 130 points. However, today belongs to Sebastian."


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Moore's a graduate of Howard University and the University of Southern California, and is currently a Margaret Mead Fellow at Columbia University Teachers College, where she's reaching the impact of culturally relevant curriculum and learning aids in elementary class rooms of underrepresented groups.
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Lebanon: Law Reform Targets 'Honor' Crimes
Lebanese Laws Need Further Overhaul to Curb Gender-Based Violence
As a matter of human rights, consensual sexual relationships between adults should never be criminalized, including relationships outside marriage and those between same-sex partners. Lebanon's penal code provisions on adultery not only discriminate against women, they violate the rights of men and women alike.
Nadya Khalife, Middle East women's rights researcher
(Beirut) – Lebanon's repeal of a criminal code provision that mitigates sentences for so-called honor crimes is an encouraging step to address gender-based violence. The Lebanese parliament should remove and amend other criminal provisions that discriminate on the basis of gender, and enact a law to protect women from domestic violence, Human Rights Watch said.
On August 4, 2011, parliament annulled article 562 of the criminal code, which mitigated the sentence of people who claim they killed or injured their wife, daughter, or other relative to protect the family "honor." Honor crimes are reported to be relatively rare in Lebanon. A study by the organization KAFA (Enough Violence and Exploitation) cited 66 reported honor crimes between 1999 and 2007. But Article 562 perpetuated the notion that the state condoned such acts of violence when a family's honor was allegedly tarnished by a woman who is perceived as "misbehaving," Human Rights Watch said.
"Other countries in the Arab world should follow Lebanon's example and abolish laws that provide excuses for murder and violence," said Nadya Khalife, Middle East women's rights researcher at Human Rights Watch. "We are encouraged by this move and hope that Lebanon's parliament will now amend other laws that discriminate on the basis of gender."
Laws providing reduced sentences for honor crimes exist in other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, including Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Yemen, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In Egypt, article 17 of the penal code allows for mitigated sentences in "certain circumstances," a provision often applied by judges in honor crimes cases. In Jordan, the courts also allow mitigation to reduce sentences for these crimes.
In Lebanon, Article 562 had been subject to debate on several occasions over the past decades. It was amended in 1999, to narrow the lenient treatment of honor crimes by excluding premeditated acts. Article 562, as it stood before August 4, stipulated that any person who "surprised" his spouse or one of his descendants in the act of adultery, or in an "illegal" sexual relation, such as a same-sex relationship, and kills or injures either party without premeditation, is subject to a shorter prison sentence than he otherwise would receive.
"For years, attempts to eliminate honor as an excuse for violence have fallen on deaf ears," Khalife said. "Finally, all murders will be treated alike, and so-called honor-related crimes will be seen as what they are: simply crimes."
The Lebanese penal code continues to discriminate against women in other matters, such as, for example, imposing different penalties for adultery on women and men. A married woman who has an extramarital affair can be imprisoned from three months to two years, whereas the punishment for the same crime for a man is one month to one year. A married man can only be tried for adultery if he engages in extramarital sex in the conjugal home, or if he has a "stable" extramarital relationship (articles 487, 488, and 489). Other countries in the region also have similar laws criminalizing adultery, including Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Article 534 of the Penal Code also criminalizes "unnatural sexual intercourse" with up to one year in prison, a provision that has been used to charge adult gays and lesbians.
International human rights law requires decriminalization of consensual adult sexual relationships to protect the rights to physical autonomy, health, and privacy. Furthermore, international law forbids laws that discriminate based on gender, in this case providing more severe punishments for women for the same alleged offense.
"As a matter of human rights, consensual sexual relationships between adults should never be criminalized, including relationships outside marriage and those between same-sex partners," Khalife said. "Lebanon's penal code provisions on adultery not only discriminate against women, they violate the rights of men and women alike."
Forced sex, on the other hand, is inadequately defined in Lebanese law. The definition of rape explicitly excludes forced sex in marriage, and the rape of a virgin by means of deception is potentially subject only to a fine (article 518). If a rapist marries his victim following the crime, the law exonerates him (article 522). Similar legal provisions pardoning an alleged rapist if he marries his victim exist in countries like Bahrain, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The majority of countries in the region also do not criminalize marital rape.
In Lebanon, domestic violence is not explicitly covered by the penal code. A draft law criminalizing domestic abuse was passed by the former cabinet in May 2010, and is currently under review by a special parliamentary committee. Provisions that criminalize consensual sex between adults and that fail to criminalize forced sex fall short of international standards, which require the elimination, prevention, and punishment of all gender-based violence, including marital rape and domestic violence. In 2008, the CEDAW Committee, the United Nations expert body that supervises implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Violence against Women, called upon Lebanon to enact legislation on violence against women, including domestic abuse and marital rape.
"Lebanon's parliament should repeal all discriminatory provisions in the penal code and adopt strong laws against gender-based violence," Khalife said. "In addition to stringent laws, Lebanon should begin collecting statistics on gender-based violence, and encourage men and women to report abuse."
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Andrew Carnegie, founder of the United States Military Telegraph Corps, April twenty-second 1861, an appreciation
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"For Dr. Arthur A. Hamerschlag, Director Carnegie Institute, with the Compliments of David Home Bates, New York, April 22, 1917". An account of Andrew Carnegie's role in the formation of the Military Telegraph Corps.
A manual of the public benefactions of Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919; Endowments
S.N.D. North, Editor. Contents: Foreword; Carnegie Institute and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Institution of Washington; Carnegie Hero Fund Commission; Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; Carnegie Endowment for...
A Carnegie anthology
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A collection of quotations from the written works of Andrew Carnegie. Includes numerous photographs and "a collection of portraits of Mr. Carnegie". Includes a bibliography and index.
Pocket companion containing useful information and tables appertaining to the use of steel as manufactured by Carnegie Steel Company, Pittsburg, Pa.: For engineers, architects and builders.
Steel, Structural
Signed, "To E.H. Riggs, from his devoted friend, Andrew Carnegie." Revised 1903. Tables, illustrations, and diagrams of structural steel products.
Triumphant democracy: sixty years' march of the republic
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These two Northern Plains warriors have applied their war paint and are ready for whatever trouble comes their way. To count coup on an enemy was a great war honor. It meant touching the enemy with any object in the warrior's hand a bow, a rifle or a special stick usually adorned with at least one feather. It was called a coup stick and was carried for the express purpose of touching an enemy if he could get close enough. An accumulation of these war honors built a warrior's reputation among his people, gave him great stature and gained the admiration of the people in his camp. His prowess as a strong warrior also made him more desirable to the young maidens who might be looking for a suitable mate.


Preparing for Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to get the kids involved with sharing some of the responsibilities in the kitchen. There are plenty of tasks your children can help with no matter what age.
Let each family member select one dish they'd like on the menu. Discuss what new foods they would be willing to try. Use this time to explain the importance of having a balanced meal that includes protein, vegetables and a variety of other dishes.
Let children help with table decorations. Ask them to craft some simple table decorations like placing colorful fall leaves in a bottle and create name cards for all your guests. Or they can get creative and crafty with glue making pilgrim name cards.
On Thanksgiving, ask your kiddos to help set the dinner table. They can help fold napkins, set out the plates, put ice in the water glasses. Depending on the age, they can also help cook and serve plated dishes.
Your kids will become more invested in the celebration and come to the table with pride in their contribution. Happy Thanksgiving from the Mom Made family to yours!
Easy and fun way to make your house festive for the 4th of July and a fun project for the kids!
A large piece of cardboard -The top of a pizza box works well!
Step 1: Find a piece of cardboard and cut a big star to make your stencil.
Step 2: Fill your spray bottle with water. Then squirt the grass star with water thru your stencil.
Step 3: Once the grass is wet (with some extra help from the older kids :)), use a flour sifter and sift flour thru the stencil onto the grass. And carefully lift the stencil from the grass once you have covered it in flour.
And, there you go! Your lawn covered with festive stars will stop traffic. Don't forget to fly your flag too.
These mini meatball skewers are perfect for summer. Made with fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and cherry tomatoes making it an easy dinner, fabulous addition to the picnic basket, party appetizer or potluck barbeque staple.
In a large microwavable bowl, heat the Mom Made Meatballs according to directions on the box.
Assemble tomatoes, basil, mozzarella bites and Meatball Bites on a skewer.
Ask the Nutritionist: Help! My Son Won't Eat Veggies!
My 7 year old son eats NO veggies, and hasn't since he threw up all his peas and his dinner in Kindergarten. I tried smoothies, raw carrots and edamame, which he refused and then puked up. It's all drama and a gag reflex, and incredibly hard not to be so mad, yell, etc. I obviously did something wrong when he was little, and now I am stuck. Any book suggestions, or advice would be much appreciated : ) Thank you!
I *totally* know what you mean! When my daughter was around 6 or 7 months old, a well-meaning babysitter gave her spoonful after spoonful of avocado (one of the few solid foods I had introduced to her at that time) until she threw them up. For a long time, she wouldn't touch avocados. But she did eat other vegetables and fruits and generally had a balanced diet so I didn't push it.
My best advice to you is: relax. What your son is doing is totally normal for kids his age. It doesn't sound as though he has any swallowing problems, since you've introduced all kinds of tastes and textures, and it's only vegetables he's refusing. If you really want to be sure you can ask your MD for a referral to a therapist specializing in swallowing issues. What you have here is a classic case of a power struggle. The more you pressure, the more he will rebel, and the more he rebels the more frustrated you get…and the result is an out-of-control spiral.
Here's how to get you and your family back on track: know your roles. According to Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibilities (www.ellynsatter.com), it is a parent's job to provide what, when and where to eat. It is the child's job to decide how much and – yes – whether to eat. That is all. As a parent, don't pressure, cajole, beg, barter or fight. Don't give in to demands to fix something else just so he'll eat something, nor give a snack later when he might be hungry after forgoing a meal. Calmly serve a plate, keep your eyes on your own plate, and when dinner is over, clear the plates.
Serve the same food in different ways. Perhaps he hates raw baby carrots but likes cooked round carrot slices, or julienned carrots in salads.
Serve it with something he likes. Maybe mashed potatoes aren't so bad when they're on a plate next to slices of lean flank steak.
Be liberal with toppings, sauces and sides. Broccoli alone may be "meh" to your son, but topped with melted 2% cheddar cheese or dipped in ranch dressing – yeah!
I personally am opposed to "hiding" vegetables in foods, since it only reinforces the notion that vegetables need to be endured and not enjoyed. But if you're really concerned about the quality of your child's diet, and if he isn't getting adequate vitamins and fiber from fruits or other healthy foods, then incorporating vegetables into cooked foods is an OK option. One of the reasons I like Mom Made Foods is that while the veggies are baked into the munchies and sides, you can also see the individual veggies (the peas in the Cheesy Mac) and taste the distinct flavors (like celery in the Turkey Meatballs).
For what it's worth, I think you're doing all the right things by being so concerned about your son's health and nutrition!
If you have a question for our nutritionist, please contact us.
Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste and garlic for the sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside the sesame seeds and green onion.
Place Mom Made Turkey Meatball bites in the microwave on high for 60 seconds.
Coat meatballs with sauce mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Garnish with green onions. Serve with toothpicks.
It's time to dig in!
To find Mom Made Meatballs in a freezer near you, click here.
Back to the Dinner Table Entertainment Tips!
We know that sitting down as a family isn't always easy with soccer practice, piano lessons and ballet going on, but we encourage you to scroll thru our top 5 ways to spend time as a family at dinner.
Make dinner-time a giggle fest by playing "Would You Rather." It's simple: Pose a dilemma like "Would you rather eat a Brussels sprout or eat a bug?" and have everyone answer. Laughter guaranteed!
Dinner-time can be fun and profound when you ask new questions and get a conversation started. Try, "if you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?" or "If you could travel back in time, where would you go?"
Get your kids involved in dinner prep. They'll feel a sense of pride eating what they've created!
Make dinnertime story time! Have one family member start the story with a sentence like, "Once upon a time there was a boy named Jimmy with a pet hippopotamus." The next person continues the story with another sentence, and so on until you have one wild narrative.
Make your family dinner a special event by creating a festive atmosphere. Light candles, play music, use different place settings- maybe even dress up!
Separate the 6 English muffins so that there are 12 halves.
Generously spoon Cucina Antica® La Pizza Sauce over the top of each half.
Add mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you desire on top.
Put in oven for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and English muffins are toasted.
9) Launch day at the Del Ray Farmer's Market in Alexandria VA. I awoke at 5 am to make a trip to our commercial kitchen I was renting at the time to pull product out of the freezer and have the stand set up by 7 am. After seven months of full-time business planning, it was awesome to see everything come together that morning on that sunny day in late May 2006. My family and friends came to support me and even more fun was meeting our first customers. We still have our first dollar from that day framed on our wall. It's a day that is crystal clear in my memory.
8) Having a sales background, the thought of getting my foot in the door of our first retailers was daunting but a very fun challenge for me. Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic's buyer was my first buyer meeting. She said she'd like to put our foods into their 35+ stores in the region. I took a deep breath and said, "I don't think we can do that right now because we're making it all by hand. Lets start with the 8 stores in Virginia then grow together into the other stores." The rest is history. Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic and Mom Made have now been working together for 8.5 years. We are forever grateful for their strong support of our brand.
7) Seeing our product in the freezer of a new retailer. It is a long, tenuous process to sell to a new retailer. Months, sometimes years. It's so rewarding to see Mom Made in a new home, knowing that new consumers will discover our products.
6) Moving from our basement in our home to a REAL office. It became official the day the Mom Made logo went up on the front door of the office. Walking through the Mom Made door every morning, I pinch myself at how lucky I am to get to work with such an amazing team and towards a mission of making kids healthier with our organic foods.
5) Hiring new team members. It's tough to find individuals who hold the experience you're looking for but also the passion for the mission of what Mom Made stands for. I remember clearly the first day of each of my colleagues joined the Mom Made team. I am so fortunate to work with such a talented group of dedicated professionals.
4) Support from my family, my husband and brother especially. My brother is a chef and helped in the early days with getting my home made recipes ready for large portions. He and his wife (who's also a chef) have been very helpful along the way. My husband is frequently asked whether he works for Mom Made. His reply is that he's the Chief Morale Officer. It's so true and has been a critical piece for me personally on this journey but also as a sounding board for Mom Made as we've grown.
3) Launching a new product. It takes months (if not years in a few cases) to concept,test, design, produce and sell a new product to be ready for retail. Our most recent product launch was Gluten Free Cheesy Mac. Being onsite in our facility when the first products come off the line is very exciting.
2) Customer letters make our whole team happy.One day we received a letter from the Indiana mother of 5-year old, Adler, who has brain cancer. Adler had no appetite but his favorite food was Mom Made's Beef & Cheese Meatball Bites. We immediately stopped what we were doing and put an enormous case of meatballs in the mail with some fun goodies for Adler. We continue to keep Adler in our thoughts and prayers.
1) Mom Made is my third child. The team is part of my extended family. Every day, we laugh, goof around, support each other, challenge each other and work very hard together. There are no politics in our company and no one who doesn't put in their very best effort. It's so refreshing and fun to be a part of and lead this incredible team. It's amazing to see how far we've come together and I have no doubt that we will be a household name in no time.
Happy 9th birthday, Mom Made!
In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, let the sugar dissolve in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 min). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
Arrange as many meatballs as needed in a microwave safe dish with a splash of water, broth or sauce. Cover and heat on high for 60 sec or until hot. Let stand 1 min before serving.
Now, just stick in the toothpicks and serve on a platter with dipping sauce.
Time to dig in with your family and friends!
PS. Where to find these Turkey Meatball Bites? No problem, just find a store near you and hit the freezer aisle.
Good gracious...Look what arrived in the mail today! I am truly honored to be named one of the top 25 leading ladies in Washington DC by the Washington Business Journal.
Sometimes I have to pinch myself because what started as a passion for making healthy foods for my kids and launched at the farmer's market has turned into something so much bigger with all that we do at Mom Made Foods. I get to work with an amazing team of staff and partners every day. And, collectively we help make kids healthier and parents lives a little easier by not having to worry about one more healthy meal for their kids.
I'm looking forward to meeting the other honorees!
Marla Malcom Beck, Bluemercury Inc.
Mary Brady, The Economic Club of Washington D.C.
Kathleen Flanagan, Abt Associates Inc.
Denise Hart, O2 Lab Inc.
Kids love to create their own rainbow (add the colorful fruits and veggies!) kebabs by stacking their preferred veggies, fruits and Mom Made Meatball Bites on a skewer. This is a great way to get kids educated about healthy foods and you might just be surprised what new fruits and veggies they'll try if you let THEM put them on their own skewer! The power of empowering kids when it comes to healthy eating is like magic.
These are fun to make as filling snack, an easy weeknight dinner or bring them to a potluck dinner.
Prep dipping sauces and serving platter.
10 minutes before you are ready to serve, heat meatballs for 60 sec. in the microwave.
Place pieces on a toothpick or skewer to make your own kebabs.
To find these antibiotic-free, low sodium Mom Made Meatball Bites near you, click here.
Our Excitement is Off the Meter...Mom Made is Now in Harris Teeter!
I am often asked by friends if I am excited by all the growth at Mom Made. Yes, absolutely, it is a dream come true to see "my third baby," Mom Made, growing at rocket speed. But, lets be honest…managing a growing business is much more stressful than it is exciting. When I do get excited is when I walk into store and see our product in the freezer aisle. And, it is VERY exciting to see it in the freezer in a new retail chain, like Harris Teeter! Not only is Harris Teeter local to Mom Made's headquarters, but we've been hearing from our customers for years that they'd like to see our products there. Well now it's there, folks! You'll find Mom Made's Cheesy Mac Meal, Spaghetti & Meatballs Meal, Cheese Pizza Munchie, Bean Burrito Munchie and my son's favorite...Apple Pie Munchie!
As I once heard someone say, "Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness." Thanks, Harris Teeter! We're so happy to be working with you!
Have you made your resolutions yet? In the spirit of new beginnings, we are excited to launch the Mom Made Healthy Pledge for 2014! Commit to simple and easy changes that will benefit you and your whole family now and in the future and receive a FREE COUPON from us!
"I pledge to nourish myself and my family with foods that are good for them; read nutrition labels; cut out artificial junk; and help my family learn about the importance of good healthy eating."
Whether this pledge is a reaffirmation of your commitment, or a radical shift in how you approach food for your family, Mom Made vows to be here to support you and bring you on a healthy path!
Step 1: Click here, select "HEALTHY PLEDGE" and fully complete this form, including your mailing address as we are mailing these coupons. Limited while supplies last. One per family household. Must have a valid US mailing address.
Step 2: It takes a village and we'd love to hear your tips and ideas. Please join in the healthy conversation on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!
Step 3: In a few weeks, check your mailbox for your FREE COUPON good for any Mom Made Munchie. Mom Made is in freezer aisles nationally. Click here find a store near you.
Mom Made cares deeply about children's health and nutrition, and we pledge to do our part to make positive changes. It's not a New Year's resolution; it's what motivates us every day at Mom Made!
Wishing you a healthy, delicious and fun 2014!