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School Choice Expo @ DeKalb Early College Academy
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
On the Scene with Dr. Green- January 2018 @ Marbut Elementary School
Learn about the DeKalb County School District and get answers to your questions from Superintendent Dr. R. Stephen Green. All meetings begin promptly at 7 p.m.
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President's Day (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
President's Day: Schools & Administrative Offices Closed.
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On the Scene with Dr. Green- March 2018 @ Druid Hills Middle School
Teacher's Workday (Students Do Not Report)
Teacher's Workday/Professional Development Day (Students Do Not Report)
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Spring Break (All Schools Closed)
DeKalb Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 2-6, 2018. Administrative offices will be closed April 5-6, 2018. Schools and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, April 9, 2018. We wish all of our students, teachers, and staff a safe and wonderful spring break!
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On the Scene with Dr. Green- April 2018 @ Stone Mountain Middle School
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School @ Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
May 11 @ 10:00 am
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Lithonia High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Elizabeth Andrews High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Dunwoody High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Chamblee High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Lakeside High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Southwest DeKalb High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Miller Grove High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Druid Hills High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Arabia Mountain High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Stone Mountain High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Towers High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Last Day of School (2nd Semester)
Last day for all DeKalb County schools.
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Martin Luther King Jr. High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Tucker High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
DeKalb School of the Arts Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Cedar Grove High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
McNair High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Redan High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Clarkston High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Stephenson High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
DeKalb Early College Academy Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Cross Keys High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
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Open House- Elementary School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Elementary Schools
Open House- Middle School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Middle Schools
Open House- High School (9th Graders & New Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for 9th Graders & New Students)
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First Day of School (Ist Semester)
Aug 6 all-day
On the Scene with Dr. Green- September 2018 @ Marbut Traditional Theme School
Probe College Fair @ Georgia State University - Decatur Campus
Meet with college representatives from across the country at the district-wide college fair. High school juniors and seniors should contact their school's counseling department for more information.
Redistricting Meeting #1: Druid Hills cluster @ Druid Hills Middle School
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will conduct six (6) public meetings as a part of two (2) upcoming redistricting efforts: three (3) meetings regarding the new John R. Lewis Elementary facility redistricting, and three (3) meetings regarding the redistricting of elementary schools in the Druid Hills Cluster.
Learn more at www.dekalbschoolsga.org/redistricting
Redistricting Meeting #1: John Lewis Elementary @ Cross Keys High School
Community Engagement Session @ Miller Grove High School
The DeKalb County School District needs your thoughts and ideas for its upcoming Strategic Plan. Join us to hear from Board of Education members, groupthink and focus group sessions. For more information, email communications@dekalbschoolsga.org
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Words Not Hands: Families Against Domestic Violence @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) parents and community members are invited to participate in the upcoming 'Words Not Hands: DCSD Families Against Domestic Violence' forum being held on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM. This forum will feature a panel discussion that will give real answers to tough questions, as well as testimonies from domestic violence survivors. The event will include round table discussions and professional resources from DCSD's Student Support Services, advocacy agencies, and local shelters.
WHAT: Words Not Hands: DCSD Families Against Domestic Violence
WHERE: Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex Auditorium
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
On the Scene with Dr. Green- October 2018 @ Tucker Middle School
Community Engagement Session @ Clarkston High School
Community Engagement Session @ Druid Hills High School
State of the District 2018 @ DeKalb Schools Administrative Complex
In partnership with Parent Council United, Superintendent/CEO Dr. R. Stephen Green talks about the DeKalb County School District.
Title I Parent & Family Engagement Empowerment Conference @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
On the Scene with Dr. Green- November 2018 @ Columbia Middle School
School Choice Expo @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative and Instructional Complex.
The School Choice Expo will inform students and families about their options for enrolling in the district's specialized programs. Representatives from each of the DeKalb County School District's nearly 40 choice programs will present informational materials and creative displays, as well as provide answers to participant's questions.
For more information, contact DCSD School Choice at 678-676-0035 or visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice
Last Day of School (1st Semester)
Dec 21 all-day
On the Scene with Dr. Green- January 2019 @ E.L. Bouie Elementary School
On the Scene with Dr. Green- February 2019 @ Rockbridge Elementary School
On the Scene with Dr. Green- March 2019 @ Dunwoody High School
On the Scene with Dr. Green- April 2019 @ DeKalb Early Learning Center
Memorial Day (schools & admin offices closed)
Memorial Day: All schools & administrative offices will be closed.
Back to School Rally @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) invites all students, parents, and stakeholders to attend the 'One DeKalb' Back to School Rally on Saturday, July 27, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The rally will feature live entertainment, food, refreshments, as well as limited supplies for families, health screenings, and other resources for parents.
For more information, contact DCSD Parent and Family Engagement at 678-676-0384 or family_engagement@dekalbschoolsga.org.
Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year. Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.
E-SPLOST Public Input Meeting @ Clarkston High School
The DeKalb County School District is exploring issuing a property tax backed bond to address E-SPLOST budget and ongoing school building conditions. Parents and members of the public are invited to attend 1 of 5 public meetings to ask questions and provide feedback. All meetings begin at 7 p.m.
E-SPLOST Public Input Meeting @ Chamblee Charter High School
E-SPLOST Public Input Meeting @ Miller Grove High School
E-SPLOST Public Input Meeting @ Columbia High School
District-wide College Fair @ Georgia State University - Decatur Campus
Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
E-SPLOST Public Input Meeting @ Lakeside High School
Redistricting: Pleasantdale Elementary Meeting 1 @ Lakeside High School
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will conduct 9 public meetings as a part of three upcoming redistricting efforts for Austin Elementary, Cross Keys North Elementary and Pleasantdale Elementary. These 3 redistricting efforts are to address additional capacity created by new facilities, as well as the overcrowding of elementary schools in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Dunwoody and Lakeside high school clusters.
Redistricting: Cross Keys North Elementary Meeting 1 @ Chamblee Charter High School
Redistricting: Austin Elementary Meeting 1 @ Dunwoody High School
On the Scene with Dr. Green- Region II @ Druid Hills Middle School
Title I Parent Engagement Conference @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) parents and families are invited to the annual Title I Parent and Family Engagement Conference. The free conference will include sessions about College & Career readiness, Exceptional Education, Math, Science, ESOL, literacy and more. Interactive breakout sessions will also be available for students in kindergarten through 8th grades.
Register for the event here.
Families Matter Game Night 2019 @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
Join the Department of Parent and Family Engagement for Family Matters Game Night on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The game night is from 5:30 pm until 7:30 p.m. Come explore the unique and fun ways of learning Math, Reading and Critical Thinking strategies.
BOE Superintendent Search Community Forum
The DeKalb County School Board is asking the community for its input as it begins its search for the district's next superintendent. The board kicked off the search process on October 7, 2019, by meeting with BWP and Associates, a national search firm, which specializes in assisting boards that are seeking superintendents. "Selecting a new superintendent is a significant process that requires that we exercise appropriate due diligence and honor the input and ideas from our community stakeholders," Board Chair Dr. Michael A. Erwin said. "Participation from our parents, students, teachers, business and community partners is critical in helping us shape the leadership profile of what we are looking for in our next superintendent."
During the community engagement phase, the board and BWP will gather input from the community that will be used to create a unique profile of what the community is looking for from its next school district leader.
Community members can give that input through community forums on November 6 and 7, and through an online survey that will launch on November 4 at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent-search/2019-2020/.
This Community Forum is scheduled for:
Region 1: Chamblee Charter High School, Auditorium
Region 2: Tucker High School, Auditorium
Region 3: Lithonia High School, Auditorium
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Region 4: Clarkston High School, Auditorium
Region 5: Miller Grove High School, Auditorium
Region 6/7: Cedar Grove High School, Cafeteria
School Choice Expo @ Tucker High School
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Tucker High School.
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Both Ends Burning: International Adoption = Functioning Global Society or Welcome to Cultural Trotskyism
Posted on October 22, 2013 by [email protected] — 3 Comments ↓
Both Ends Burning's Craig Juntunen wrote a truly clueless blog the other day. I don't have the time tonight to go into it in great detail. I'll post part of it below, however, with some comments. Certain transnational and transracial adoptees I know could have a field day with this, and I hope they do.
Juntunen writes::
We have developed a distinctive arrogance of what is right and wrong for a child seemingly based on borders and geography. Many argue taking a child out of one culture to join a family in another culture is robbing a child of the birth heritage and should never happen. We have a hard time accepting cross-pollinating race and heritage as a cultural asset, and view it instead as a personal liability. Think of the many friends you know who were born in one country and during their childhood moved to another country. Ask them if moving to another country was traumatizing and damaging to their human condition, or ultimately an experience that allowed them to expand their human condition. Better yet, ask any child living in an orphanage whether they would prefer to have culture and heritage or a permanent family.
If we are really going to evolve into a functioning global society, why can't we accept, embrace, and promote cross-border adoption in the same light we accept and promote domestic adoption? Are we still quietly clinging to the notion that a segregated society is a better society?
A real postwar refugee family landing in New York
(1) Juntunen's comparison of international adoption to routine family immigration is ludicrous, if not amusing. (OK, I snarked out loud when I read it.) I come from an industrial town that had lots of immigrants dating back to the mid-1800s. When I was growing up we still had ethnic and religious neighborhoods: Italian, Greek, German, Spanish, Slovakian, Serbian, Russian, Syrian and Lebanese, Romanian, and Jewish. In fact, I attended a predominately Jewish grade school through the second. grade. As a postwar kid I knew plenty of "refugee" kids. My schoolmates came from Czechoslovakia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Greece. All of them came to the US with parents or family members. Despite the trauma of war, they were not torn without notice from their parents, families and care takers, their culture and language. Their names were not changed. Their identities and histories were not erased and held sealed and secret by the government. They were not blank slates. They were not natural resources expropriated for profit by privilege or whim. They were not a soul-saving project. That Juntunen would compare the cross-country and cross-racial disenfranchised adoptee experience to the experience of family immigration astounds me. What next? Sentimental revision of the Middle Passage? The Magdalene Laundries?
(2) Junteunen must feel pretty achey breaky and bent over carrying that white man's burden to the "new caught sullen of the world." It's no surprise that Harvard's child-redistribution maven Betsey Bartholet, who believes that the act of putting one's children into the hands of international adoption agents empowers not only individuals and families but entire countries, is listed on BEB's 2010 and 2011 IRS 990 forms as a board member. It makes me wonder where Georgia Tann, were she still alive, would be in all this today.
The Americentricity and racism in Juntunen's claim that those do not not accept the international adoption racket as "normal" are racist is naive, Utopian, and dangerous to the children and families who fall into the hands of Juntunen's mercenaries and by extension to the adoptee rights movement. Juntunen probably doesn't realize it, but he's a eugenicist at heart, homogenizing entire cultures with "good intentions" and a globalist view of a massive US humanitarian effort to save children from their own people by bringing them to the US for their own good. Juntunen's ideas sound suspiciously close to Adam Pertman's weird thought that if enough kids are adopted out around the world we can stop war. I don't have a source handy, but he once asked with a straight face "why would anyone want to kill their children's parents.?"
(3) Who said we "embrace" domestic adoption?
And while I'm here….
With apologioes to the Joads.
What's this we hear about Both Ends Burning packing up Scottsdale and moving to the Beltway? I've seen nothing official yet, but that's the word on Adoption Street. I wonder how the National Council for Adoption and the Joint Council feel about a new boy on the block. Not much, I'd guess. They've got enough to contend with each other.
Both Ends Burning has a money board of oil and gas(bags), jocks, and a consultant for Bain Capital (!), but does that translate into $$$$ Washington style? Go to Guidestar and look up the various 990 forms of the three organizations and you'll see that BEB is minor league so far. Sort of the Toledo Mud Hens of the adoption industry lobby. Of course, leaner could be meaner, might work for the ambitious newbie who probably has a strong business plan in place, but neither NCFA of JCICS is exactly fat. For all their work, NCFA and JCICS are lucky to break even. JCICS is flapping around like a dying fish; its membership bleeding to NCFA, in the double digits. (Note to Chuck: I'll give you a special Bastard Spermie button if you expel Nightlight aka The Baby Veronica agency, to the outskirts of Lower Slobobia)
If the story of the move is true, then I'm sure it's related to CHIFF in the shortrun. It is also clear that despite the slick sell and bleeding heart newspeak of CHIFF's promoters, CHIFF has met some serious resistance–bigger than AdoptionLand can offer alone. So what is BEB up to? Whatever happens with CHIFF, it won't be the end of Both Ends Burning sitting in the Big Boodle, or i's globalist agenda.. Let's send them back to Scottsdale.
The entire adoption industry is a phenomenon of cultural Trotskyism. I expect one of these days soon we'll have an Adoption International (Adoptintern). At least then the factions can splinter up into idiosyncratic crackpottery and leave the rest of us alone.
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3 Replies to "Both Ends Burning: International Adoption = Functioning Global Society or Welcome to Cultural Trotskyism"
Amyadoptee on October 24, 2013 at 2:22 am said:
What is it about Americans? I am stunned at the audacity and egocentric attitudes of our countries. It is disgusting to even read people like that.
[email protected] on October 24, 2013 at 3:55 am said:
I think iit's a mixture of things, Amy. Evangelical Christianity, American exceptional, this weird idea that the US can "save the world.." rah rah rah democracy. American right or wrong. Racism. The list goes on and on. Adoption as I allude to here is a mixture of the worst parts of capitalism, socialism, Christianity, and social engineering. And how could I forget patriarchy and sexism? I believe that a good part of adoption is punishment for sexually active women (and men, if the poor guy tries to grasp his rights). It's veiled, but it's still very much there. Those people just can't keep their pants on, doncha know!
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With Lionel Messi out injured, Cesc Fabregas must step up against Celtic
By Mike PrindivilleOct 1, 2013, 9:15 AM EDT
One the most incredible things about Lionel Messi – and yes, the list is quite long – is how healthy he has kept himself throughout his career.
Never a major injury, only little knocks and annoyances that have kept him sidelined for no longer than a few weeks.
Which is the unique position he finds himself in right now, sidelined for two to three weeks with a thigh muscle issue suffered in last weekend's 2-0 victory over Almeria.
So with Barcelona in Glasgow today for their Champions League match at Celtic – who will step up for the Blaugrana in Messi's absence?
According to Cesc Fabregas, it is a shared burden.
"Messi is the best player in the world, he makes the difference in games, but he is not here and we cannot do anything about that," Fabregas said. "Without Messi we must take responsibility as he is the player who scores more goals, makes more assists. When he is not there, everyone else must take a step forward, above all in attack."
With Lionel Messi out with a thigh injury, Cesc Fabregas will be expected to produce in the false nine role.
In reality, it's Fabregas who bears the biggest responsibility as he's most likely to step into the false-nine role typically occupied by Messi.
Fabregas has enjoyed a solid opening to the season, starting all but one of Barcelona's six league games as well as their 4-0 Champions League victory over Ajax.
From his role in the midfield three, Fabregas has scored only once in La Liga but has managed an impressive six assists. Typically deployed behind a front three of Messi, Neymar and Pedro, Fabregas has shined in the deep playmaker role.
But today Fabregas must play higher up the pitch, in a role that requires him to act as a more goal-oriented player. It's a position he's not unaccustomed to playing, having featured there in the past for both Spain and Barcelona.
The difference this time around is that Fabregas has the support of one of a goalscoring new-boy to the UEFA Champions League scene, Neymar.
"Ney is a very talented player, very quick in small spaces, who can easily get away from defenders," Fabregas said. "He is a star in the making, he already is a star, but he will have a big say in the future of football.
"In the future we will speak of him as one of the greats. I do not see him worried by the pressure, which is very important for a young player. [Celtic] will sit back, with lots of players behind the ball, so he will be an important player for us."
Fabregas is well aware of Celtic's staunch defensive and counter-attacking approach as the Scottish champions defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the same fixture last season. Goals by Victor Wanyama and Tony Watt set Celtic Park rocking and the improbable victory carried Neil Lennon's side through to the Round of 16.
It was a night that Fabregas & Co. haven't forgotten. "We know that playing at Celtic Park is always a difficult game, it does matter who is playing, they always make it very tough for us," he said.
Celtic and Barcelona kick-off today at 2:45pm ET on Fox Sports 1.
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The number of Iowans in prison, jail or under correctional control has risen to 46,700 as of 2016. As of September 2018, 8,572 were imprisoned in Iowa.
Iowa's prison population more than tripled from 1980 to 2016, leading to overbooked correctional facilities and a boom in government spending on those services, according to a report released Thursday by advocates of overhauling the criminal justice system.
The American Civil Liberties Union report also highlights the proportions of convicts struggling with mental health or drug addictions. The report said that 57 percent of the inmates have some sort of mental health issue and that, as of 2011, 46 percent of inmates had a "current drug problem."
As of Thursday, 8,525 people were incarcerated in state prisons. Tens of thousands more are being supervised by the Department of Corrections, many of them through probation.
In 1980, fewer than 3,000 were in prison, and in 1990 about 4,000 were in prison. Iowa's prison population hit its high point of 9,388 at the start of this decade.
The study, released by the ACLU's Smart Justice Project in conjunction with the Urban Institute, analyzed incarceration rates, causes and consequences across the nation. It proposed changing laws regarding crimes, penalties, sentencing and other topics to slash the prison population and save hundreds of millions of dollars.
Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, D-Des Moines, said when he began serving in the Legislature more than a decade ago, he expected the state would address sentencing disparities. He's been disappointed.
"Iowa could take a leadership role and we have not. That is something that is criminal in itself," he said.
Abdul-Samad recalled a bill in 2017 that would have eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses. It also would have allowed judges to have more discretion on sentencing. The Republican-controlled House approved the bill unanimously, which was considered a major win for prison reform advocates. Republicans in the chamber spoke at the time of the need to address prison overcrowding.
"There was a mindset that took it from doing the right thing, to political," he said.
Abdul-Samad said he's disappointed that other related bills this year, like a ban on racial profiling, won't advance this session amid a legislative deadline.
Republican lawmakers who serve on judiciary committees did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
An Iowa Department of Corrections spokesman said the agency's work focused on using appropriations efficiently and promoting rehabilitation.
"While the department can't control the rates at which individuals are committing crimes and subsequently sentenced to incarceration, we do focus on the things we can have an impact on once someone is sent to us," said Cord Overton, the spokesman for the department.
Iowa prisons are at 124 percent capacity, a figure projected to reach 143 percent by 2027.
The ACLU report attributed crowding to arrests for nonviolent drug charges — admissions for these crimes rose 9 percent between 2008 and 2017, accounting for a quarter of all admissions — and noted that Iowa's prisons are also disproportionately filled with minorities.
The imprisonment rate for black Iowans is about 11 times that of white Iowans — one of the worst rates in the U.S. The imprisonment rate for Latinos is double that of whites.
The report said spending for the Department of Corrections has grown 132 percent since 1985. About $379 million was spent on the Department of Corrections in 2017, about 5 percent of the state general fund. That number fell to $374 million in 2018.
Funding for corrections reached a record $383 million in 2016 before falling slightly, according to state budget records.
Expanding social services and treatment for mental-health and substance-use needs.
Changing the system for pretrial release, including eliminating cash bail.
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Nickelback, 2016
I know, I know, everyone hates Nickelback, or at least that's what the media would have you think. Every time they release a new track, the hate posts come out in force. The problem is, they really don't deserve it.
I have always liked Nickelback and I'm not afraid to admit it. To be fair, I don't really care if other people don't like the same music – that's what makes the world go round! Given my fondness for their music, I was quite happy to get a ticket for their last show.
What I expected was a good show packed full of Nickelback songs. What I got was all that and more. I can honestly say that they were probably one of the most fun acts I've ever seen!
With a solid balance of crowd pleasers, sing-along ballads and heavy rock, there was something for everyone. What came across clearly throughout the gig was that the band were having huge amounts of fun. Swigging drinks and cracking jokes, they were hilarious on stage and injected a real sense of fun into the performance whilst playing on some of their more cheesy lyrics.
What might also surprise you is that they were actually pretty heavy at times. So all those comments about Nickelback being sell-outs or a 'pop act' were obviously started by people who have never seen them live. Those comments were the first things I'd hear whenever I told people that I was going to the gig. I'd almost got to the point where apologising each time I talked about it was expected. However, their comments almost always then went on to mention one or more or Nickelback's songs that they loved. Think about it – I bet you can name a few of their songs that you genuinely like. I bet you can think of at least two songs that you actually pretty much love, and if I questioned you about why the band receive such a negative reaction, I bet you couldn't answer.
So let's have a rethink about our attitude to Nickelback, let's all step out of the shadows and show our appreciation. Because live, they are bloody brilliant!
Eminem, 2017
From the moment the lights went down, the anticipation was palpable. Bouncing on to the stage, Eminem's energy was contagious. More than any other time I've seen him live (and there have been a few) his performance was electric. He seemed entirely in his element, hands keeping time to the beat and lyrics spit with true meaning behind every word.
I had the sense that his performance was truly genuine and he had seemed to pick out the tracks that would give him the best platform to connect with the crowd, rather than simply perform the ones that are the most well known.
The performance came across as one where he was truly present, which hasn't always been the case in past tours. He was enthusiastic and didn't hesitate to deliver his performance with impact. Hidden beneath a dark cap, it was hard to make out any facial expressions, however that didn't dampen the emphasis of the words.
Against a simple backdrop of a projected boom-box, the lyrics stood out as complex, taking all the credit without any fancy distractions.
Hearing him perform some of the older songs like 'Soldier' took me back to the reasons that I started listening to Eminem, way back in the day. Yes, he says things to shock and I don't agree with all of his lyrics, but he is authentic. His words and rhythms helped me to get through some really tough times and as I stood there in the crowd, it seemed like everyone around me was using his music as an outlet, a release for all of the struggles we have to deal with daily.
The angsty, teenage me was in her element, shouting the words along with the performance in the same way that I'd learnt the words to the tracks whilst back in school. This time, however, it felt like there was less of Shady's antisocial antics and much more of Eminem ripping through politics, poverty and inequality.
Despite the change of focus, Eminem's skills are just as pronounced and polished, without loosing the raw nature of his performance. Stepping up a gear, his performance of 'Rap God' never fails to amaze, throwing out words with incredible speed. Every time I hear it, I get chills and for me, it cements his title as one of the best in his business.
Despite mix reviews of his last couple of albums, I felt that Eminem's performance showed that he isn't ready to hang up his hat just yet. In his own words 'Mr Don't Give A Fuck just won't leave' and I for one couldn't be happier.
Were you there? What was your experience of Eminem's set?
This Week, I'm Mostly Obsessed With..'The Way You Used To Do'
Since going to the Queens of the Stone Age gig recently, this song has been bouncing around my head with no signs of disappearing. I can't describe how perfect this song is: amazing lyrics and that rhythm just grabs you and rockets you into a groove that's hard to let go of. I'm finding myself humming throughout the day and turning it up in the car whenever I have a chance. As soon as the music starts, I can't help turning up the collar on my (imaginary) leather jacket and building an extra swagger into my step – it's pure rebellion packaged in a song. I just can't hear it without dancing along – switch it on, turn it up and make your body move!
Which song never fails to get you moving? Let me know in the comments!
Marilyn Manson, 2017
I've mixed feelings about this one. The show was great, however there wasn't as much of the show as I'd hoped. It was an intimate venue and the crowd was a really mixed bag – old, young and everything in between. Manson was due to be on stage at 9pm. Although lots of acts keep people waiting, I always feel like it's fairly self indulgent to do so. In this case, Manson didn't come on stage until 9.45pm and only performed for around an hour.
I get that performing is hard, however I've paid less for other tickets where acts have performed for much longer. Given that there were many breaks in the performance where Manson changed outfits or moved around, it felt fairly disjointed, which stopped me really getting into the evening.
When Manson was actually performing, he was great – angsty, loud and outcast, exactly as you would expect. Even in a cast, Manson put on a good performance, incorporating his 'helpers' into the show, dressed as nurses. His movements in a motorised chair were somewhat comical, but despite this, he still held everyone's attention. His biggest hits were performed really well, complete with audience sing-alongs. The Beautiful People was saved for the last track of the evening, and was the one track that actually encouraged the whole room to get involved.
Throughout the gig, there was a mixed reaction, some people 100% invested in the music, moshing, bouncing and yelling along. Others looked more lost, seemingly less connected to the music. I fell somewhere the middle, bouncing along but not totally swept away. At times, I felt that my attention was wandering somewhat (particularly in between songs) and the disjointed nature of the show made it feel a little unprofessional, particularly when Manson would gesture for the rest of the band to stop playing mid song so that he could talk to the crowd. Again, it was a little 'diva-like' which I felt interfered with my experience of the music. I like to be swept away, feeling every heartbeat of a song, however I don't think that it truly captured my attention enough to engage fully. As Marilyn Manson is on the billing for another gig next year, I hope that it was a one off and a festival appearance will make me sit up and take more notice next time.
Green Day, 2013
Billie Joe's usual energy and infectious persona spread throughout the crowd from the outset. One thing you can always count on with Green Day is that you get 100% every time. This translated to the audience and we lapped it up eagerly. I dare you to go to a Green Day gig and try not to sing along – its impossible!
Green Day know how to have fun and they certainly did, whipping the crowd up into a punk-fuelled frenzy – almost everyone was thrusting their fists in the air in time to a rousing 'hay, hay' cry. The call and response (ayyyyy, ohhhh – if you were there, you'll know what I mean!) between the band and the crowd works perfectly every time, breaking down barriers between those on the stage and those in the cheap seats. Everyone became one team, united by the words of the songs.
Political focus was always hovering in the background (sometimes pushing rudely to the front) as with every good punk rock gig and the shouts of a whole arena united in their condemnation of everything discriminatory was incredibly uplifting.
I have no good photos of this gig – mainly because my phone was firmly in my pocket as I bounced, yelled and cheered my way along with everyone else. There was no time for photos, only movement. We were a positive riot and it felt amazing.
As usual with Green Day, it was an incredible gig. Yes, they can be guilty of the same things popping up in their shows (King for a Day sing-alongs, Longview sung by fans, lots of fan interaction) but damn, they do it so well that I didn't even care! Sign me up for the next gig, I'm in.
Metallica, 2017
Metallica – one of the 'big gigs' on my list, rock royalty and long time performers and we were looking forward to the gig.
They delivered big time – musically they were on point, sounding amazing and every note was perfect. Adding extra solos and elements to the songs, they managed to make even the older stuff sound fresh. The use of lighting and video was inspired and helped to transform the stage into something different for each song. In particular, the use of the light boxes to suggest people trapped in the boxes was brilliant – it really emphasised the emotion of the songs and created a great atmosphere.
But….and there is a big 'but' hovering and I'm going to put it out there – it was all a little clinical for me. The older stuff sounded great but the newer songs felt a little formulaic – a song in a box, straight off the shelf. There didn't seem to be the same emotional connection for me with the lyrics or music. I was left feeling like something was missing, that little spark that music brings to connect with your soul and make it fly.
The bits that, to me, were the most heartfelt were the drum beats on the light boxes in the middle of the stage. It felt fresh and had a rhythm and emotion which carried through to the audience. The tribute to those lost in the Manchester bomb was well received and it brought the crowd together in song, all for the same cause.
For me, the best parts of the gig were the well worn songs that are already part of our life's fabric.


This weekend we'll be celebrating 4th of July with BBQs, pool parties, fireworks, and of course, cocktails! This holiday is all about those very Americana colors (red, white and blue!) and those stars and stripes in absolutely everything. This applies to your party decor, to home decor, to outfit for the day, to… you guessed it, drink of choice for the celebration. So, to help you spend more time celebrating and less time planning, I've rounded up three cocktails that will complement your view of the fireworks very nicely.
So, what makes a cocktail 4th of July worthy? Think a red or blue cocktail and festive garnishes in the flag colors or shaped as stars. Get even more in tune with the theme by using American ingredients or spicy ones that'll remind your tastebuds of those fireworks we all love so very much. Take a look at these festive cocktails, pick your favorite and treat yourself and your guests to a very patriotic party accessory.
SMIRNOFF has released a limited edition ready-to-drink cocktail that celebrates freedom for all and is perfect for all those summer parties including, of course, the 4th of July. The vodka drink features a pretty delicious mix of cherry, citrus and blue raspberry flavors that'll delight everyone at your party. You can drink it alone or get creative with it, like in the recipe below! Oh, also, the bottle makes for a great decoration item.
In a Collins glass, muddle blackberries with ice. Add 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry and stir. Top with 3 oz. lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This cocktail made with spicy aged tequila, Soltado Tequila, will bring the fireworks to your tastebuds. The tequila is mixed with Apple Brandy and Apple Cider making us reminiscence about that All-American Apple Pie. Pair this cocktail with one of these creative apple appetizers to keep the party going like the Miss American Pie that you are.
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish.
Put the red into that red, white and blue theme this holiday weekend with Maker's Mark and a Pomegranate Smash. This delicious and tart crowd pleaser of a cocktail has a sweet pomegranate undertone with a hint of honey. Make a batch for your guests to pour and go instead of figuring out the recipe at the bar.
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour over ice into a rocks glass.
Which one of these cocktails is calling your name? What's your go-to 4th of July cocktail? Share with me on a comment! Also, find a 4th of July outfit here and fashionable items to conceal your drink over here.
Is it possible to make a Pomegranate Smash using any other bourbone? Maybe Jim Beam are something like that?
I Sarah! You can definitely use a different Bourbon for the recipe. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for reading!
Berry American looks and sounds delicious! I'm going to serve this on our bbq party, thanks for sharing! Happy 4th!
Awesome, Calvin! This drink is super delicious. We enjoyed drinking very much. Have a great holiday weekend and have fun on your BBQ.


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La XS 1100, sui mercati anglofoni chiamata anche Eleven, è una motocicletta appartenente alla gamma XS costruita da Yamaha Motor tra il 1978 e il 1984.

Contesto
Si trattava di un modello che, nella configurazione normale era sprovvisto di protezioni aerodinamiche, ma che poteva essere equipaggiato, nella versione "Special" di manubrio più alto, parabrezza e borse laterali in grado di renderla adatta anche a viaggi piuttosto impegnativi. In questo modo riuscì a mettersi in concorrenza sul mercato anche con modelli più esplicitamente destinati al mototurismo quali la Kawasaki GTR 1000, la Honda Goldwing e vari modelli BMW.

Il motore, che ai tempi rappresentava quello di maggior cilindrata in produzione di serie, era un 4 cilindri in linea raffreddato ad aria ottenuto su base di quello che equipaggiava la Yamaha XS 850 ed infatti i due propulsori differivano solo nel numero di cilindri mantenendo invariato l'alesaggio e la corsa.

La trasmissione della motocicletta era a giunto cardanico e il propulsore era in grado di sviluppare 95CV, cosa che rendeva questa moto una vera sportiva per l'epoca.

Nel 1979 ne venne presentata una versione speciale prodotta in numero limitato, la 1.1 Martini che, grazie alla carenatura integrata, ne amplificava la vocazione granturistica.

Venne sostituita, come modello stradale di punta della casa motociclistica nipponica, dalla FJ 1100 presentata nel 1984.

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Cosimo I de' Medici (12 June 1519 – 21 April 1574) was the second Duke of Florence from 1537 until 1569, when he became the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, a title he held until his death. Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany has received more than 964,957 page views. His biography is available in 45 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 43 in 2019). Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany is the 730th most popular politician (down from 719th in 2019), the 315th most popular biography from Italy (up from 324th in 2019) and the 52nd most popular Italian Politician.
Cosimo I de' Medici was a grand duke of Tuscany and the first of the Medici rulers of that state. He was born in Florence, the son of Francesco I de' Medici and Joanna of Austria. His father died when he was one year old, and he was raised by his mother. He became duke of Florence in 1537. He is most famous for being the first of the Medici rulers of Tuscany.
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A place for kids in P5 – P7 to unwind on Friday nights. Fun Club meets fortnightly at our Church Hall between 7.00 and 9.00pm. Contact Suzie on 07706 797647.
Friday Fun Club is a fortnightly youth club held at Waringstown Presbyterian Church (WPC). Attracting over 50 P5-P7s, the club is a place where young people in the village can meet up with their friends after a long week of school, as well as learn more about God (dates listed below).
Throughout the year there are also exciting outings to the cinema, go-karting and more! Friday Fun Club has a positive impact on our community as it allows the children to socialise outside of school in a safe and fun environment, and it gives parents a few hours of peace!
Fun Club is led by Michael Cregan and Suzie Taylor. Suzie has just been appointed as Children's and Family worker for WPC following her year as a youth and children's intern. In her new, part-time role she will be helping to serve families and children in Waringstown. Suzie studied Early Childhood at Stranmillis University College for 3 years, during which she gained lots of experience on how best to engage children in learning, and how their brains and minds work. She hopes to use all the skills and knowledge she gained to shape the children's ministry in WPC.
Suzie will be involved in Sunday School, Messy Church, Little Lambs, Friday Fun Club and GirlsGroup. She also hopes to be a service to the Primary School to ensure every child hears about the love of Jesus. Suzie's title is Children's and Family Worker because she believes family is so important to any child. For most children it is their family who they spend most of their time with, therefore parents have a major influence on the development of the child, especially their spiritual growth. As a church we want to help them by equipping them and training them, so they can grow in faith as a family.
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BulbHead 12029 - This red copper pan is oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. Packaging may vary. The red copper square Dance Pan replaces your old, tired pan. When seasoned as per packages directions, your food will slide right out of the pan! No scrapping, no scratching needed. Red copper cookware does not contain any PFOAs or PTFEs.
Includes 1 12-inch square frying pan. Includes 1 red copper Square Dance Pan and recipe guide. Item may not ship in retail packaging. You'll be dancing all day when you use the Red Copper Square Dance Pan. Aluminum rings ensure fast, even heating. Nonstick, scratch-resistant ceramic copper-infused cookware. Easily transition from stovetop to oven to make a breakfast biscuit casserole.
Red Copper Cookware 12-Inch Square Frying Pan by BulbHead, Non-Stick and Scratch-Resistant - When your meal won't fit, you're ready to quit. Ceramic copper-infused cookware. It works on any stovetop - gas, glass, electric, and even induction! Good to know. Instructions are included. Little to no oil, or grease is needed while cooking, butter, allowing you to cook healthier home cooked meals.
BulbHead 10824 - The ceramic nonstick coating is bonded to aluminum so it distributes heat. Occasional seasoning may be required for maintenance and optimal performance. The metal handles may become hot when cooking. Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. The items in this set are dishwasher safe. However, red copper cookware should be hand-washed in warm water with mild soap and towel dried.
Pfoa and pfte free for your safety. The coating can flake off into food and become ingested. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Your food will cook evenly and more efficiently, avoiding hot spots. Red copper pots and pans are oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit, allowing you to transition from stovetop to oven in one pan.
Red Copper 10 PC Copper-Infused Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set by BulbHead - Instructions included. What's in the box?8-inch fry pan10-inch fry pan with lid1. 5-quart sauce pot with lid2. 5-quart sauce pot with lid6-quart sauce pot with lid Aluminum steamer insert Start cooking with Red Copper! Good to know. Versatile and safe. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1.
Red Copper Pan by BulbHead Ceramic Copper Infused Non-Stick Fry Pan Skillet Scratch Resistant Without PFOA and PTFE Heat Resistant From Stove To Oven Up To 500 Degrees 1, 12"
BulbHead 10688 - Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set. This red copper copper-infused ceramic fry pan will be your go-to pan for frying, and because it requires no butter or sprays, and more, searing, browning, you will be cooking healthier meals in no time. Red copper cookware includes a sturdy copper-infused aluminum construction which makes it a reliable addition in your cabinets.
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups. Many brands with non-stick coatings can be unsafe or do not live up to their scratch-resistant promises, but Red Copper's ceramic non-scratch coating is free of PFOA and PTFE's, and will not flake or peel. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Pfoa and pfte free for your safety.
Red Copper Pan by BulbHead Ceramic Copper Infused Non-Stick Fry Pan Skillet Scratch Resistant Without PFOA and PTFE Heat Resistant From Stove To Oven Up To 500 Degrees 1, 12" - Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1. 5-quart sauce pot with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, and aluminum steamer insert. Copper-infused fry pan includes a high-heat-resistant, PFOA and PTFE-free, chip, scratch-resistant ceramic coating that will not peel, or flake.
Naturally non-stick ceramic surface allows you fry up your favorite breakfast meats, and more without oils, eggs, sprays, veggies, or butter; aluminum cooking rings ensure even heat for no hot spots. Transitions from stovetop to ovens up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for meal versatility; brown chicken or chops, sear steak, and finish in the oven.
BulbHead 11304 - Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, braise, sauté, steam, bake, fry, deep fry, and roast.4-inch high sides prevent splatters. Bake a decadent lasagna, deep fry tempura veggies, steam dumplings, braise meats, then broil for a crisped cheesy perfection! Sauté your favorite stir fry, fry cutlets, and roast a ham and veggies.
Instructions are included. Pan should be hand-washed in warm water with mild soap and towel dried. Set includes:10-inch double-coated square panvented tempered glass lidFry basketSteam & Roast rackRecipe guideStart cooking with the multipurpose Red Copper Square Pan set! Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set.
Red Copper Double-Coated Square Pan 5 Piece Set by BulbHead, 10-Inch Pan, Glass Lid, Fry Basket, More - This red copper pan is oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. Upgraded double-coated copper-infused ceramic cookware has nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Red copper cookware does not contain any PFOAs or PTFEs. This causes the coating to flake off into food and potentially ingested. When seasoned properly, everything slides right out of the pan.
Thanks to the square design, the 10-inch pan up to doubles your cooking area. Easily transition from stovetop to oven! The built-in helper handle makes carrying heavier dishes easy.
Red Copper Pan by BulbHead Ceramic Copper Infused Non-Stick Fry Pan Skillet Scratch Resistant Without PFOA and PTFE Heat Resistant From Stove To Oven Up To 500 Degrees 1, 10"
BulbHead 10687 - Pfoa and pfte free for your safety. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set. The stay-cool handle makes it easy to move from stove to table oven mitt recommended if using Red Copper pan in the oven and will quickly become your favorite go-to pan. Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups.
This red copper copper-infused ceramic 10" fry pan will be your go-to pan for frying, browning, searing, and more. Red copper cookware includes a sturdy copper-infused aluminum construction which makes it a reliable addition to your cabinets. Includes 10/12 inch pan with stay cool stovetop handle. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, steam, deep fry, fry, sauté, bake, braise, and roast.
Red Copper Pan by BulbHead Ceramic Copper Infused Non-Stick Fry Pan Skillet Scratch Resistant Without PFOA and PTFE Heat Resistant From Stove To Oven Up To 500 Degrees 1, 10" - 4-inch high sides prevent splatters. Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit, PFOA & PFTE-Free. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1. 5-quart sauce pot with lid, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, and aluminum steamer insert. Copper-infused fry pan includes a high-heat-resistant, scratch-resistant ceramic coating that will not peel, chip, PFOA and PTFE-free, or flake.
Naturally non-stick ceramic surface allows you fry up your favorite breakfast meats, veggies, sprays, and more without oils, eggs, or butter; aluminum cooking rings ensure even heat for no hot spots.
BulbHead 11849 - Upgraded double-coated copper-infused ceramic cookware has nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. More than pasta use your red copper better pasta pot for: delicious one pot chili Boiling potatoes Soups and stew smelting chocolate Cooking vegetables And More Offer includes:1 Red Copper Pasta Pot Tempered glass lid Recipe guide Packaging may vary.
Get your better Pasta Pot Today! . Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups. Just lift, or sprays, pfoa and pfte-free copper-infused ceramic, lock, the red copper Better Pasta Pot's non-stick surface allows you to cook without oil, and drain! The Red Copper Difference Made from tough grade, butter, while anti-scratch technology keeps your pot smooth and ready to use for years to come.
Red Copper Better Pasta Pot by BulbHead, Locking Handles and Straining Lid 5 quart with recipe guide - This unique pot includes stay-cool, locking handles for safely straining water and grease. Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set. A tempered glass lid gives you the choice of using large or small straining holes, making it easy to cook pasta of any size, from ravioli to orzo. Includes 5 quart red Copper Better Pasta Pot, lid, and recipe guide.
Pfoa and pfte free for your safety. Includes 10/12 inch pan with stay cool stovetop handle. Red copper square pan 5 piece set includes 10-inch double-coated square pan, steamer and roaster rack, vented tempered glass lid, fry basket, and recipe guide.
BulbHead 12059 - Locking handles hold the lid secure for easy colander-free draining. Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set. You deserve better. Non-stick and scratch-resistant. Packaging may vary. Tempered glass lid includes your choice of small or large straining holes for cooking everything from ravioli to orzo without losing any down the drain.
To ensure you get the most out of your Red Copper cake pan, an initial seasoning is required prior to use. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, deep fry, steam, sauté, fry, bake, braise, and roast.4-inch high sides prevent splatters. Pfoa-free and dishwasher safe. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1.
Red Copper Bakeware Set 9" x 13" Cake Pan - 5-quart sauce pot with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, and aluminum steamer insert. Copper-infused fry pan includes a high-heat-resistant, scratch-resistant ceramic coating that will not peel, PFOA and PTFE-free, chip, or flake. Naturally non-stick ceramic surface allows you fry up your favorite breakfast meats, and more without oils, sprays, veggies, eggs, or butter; aluminum cooking rings ensure even heat for no hot spots.
Transitions from stovetop to ovens up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for meal versatility; brown chicken or chops, sear steak, and finish in the oven.
BulbHead 11198 - Upgraded double-coated copper-infused ceramic cookware has nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, braise, bake, steam, sauté, fry, deep fry, and roast.4-inch high sides prevent splatters. 5 quart pasta pot has a non stick copper infused ceramic surface with anti scratch technology; made with no PFOAs or PTFEs.
. Bake a decadent lasagna, steam dumplings, then broil for a crisped cheesy perfection! Sauté your favorite stir fry, braise meats, fry cutlets, deep fry tempura veggies, and roast a ham and veggies. Pan should be hand-washed in warm water with mild soap and towel dried. Set includes:10-inch square panvented tempered glass lidFry basketSteam & Roast rackRecipe guideStart cooking with the multipurpose Red Copper Square Pan set! Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set.
Red Copper Square Pan 5 Piece Set by BulbHead, 10-Inch Pan, Glass Lid, Fry Basket, More - Includes 10/12 inch pan with stay cool stovetop handle. Non-stick and scratch-resistant. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Copper infused ceramic bakeware. Occasional seasoning may be required for maintenance and optimal performance. Made from copper-infused ceramic, Red Copper Square Pan has a nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface.
- Red copper square pan 5 piece set includes 10-inch double-coated square pan, steamer and roaster rack, vented tempered glass lid, fry basket, and recipe guide. Copper-infused fry pan includes a high-heat-resistant, PFOA and PTFE-free, scratch-resistant ceramic coating that will not peel, chip, or flake.
Naturally non-stick ceramic surface allows you fry up your favorite breakfast meats, and more without oils, veggies, eggs, sprays, or butter; aluminum cooking rings ensure even heat for no hot spots. Transitions from stovetop to ovens up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for meal versatility; brown chicken or chops, sear steak, and finish in the oven.
Red Copper 8-Inch Fry Pan - Tempered glass lid includes your choice of small or large straining holes for cooking everything from ravioli to orzo without losing any down the drain. Pfoa and pfte free for your safety. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, deep fry, fry, bake, sauté, steam, braise, and roast.
4-inch high sides prevent splatters. Includes 10/12 inch pan with stay cool stovetop handle. 5 quart pasta pot has a non stick copper infused ceramic surface with anti scratch technology; made with no PFOAs or PTFEs. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Non-stick and scratch-resistant.
BulbHead BulbHead - Pfoa-free and dishwasher safe. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Includes 5 quart red Copper Better Pasta Pot, lid, and recipe guide. Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups. Nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Oven safe up to 500°F. Includes 10/12 inch pan with stay cool stovetop handle. Red copper 9.
5-inch square dance pan by BulbHead Tough-grade copper-infused ceramic cookware set. Pfoa and pfte free for your safety. Non-stick and scratch-resistant. Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit, PFOA & PFTE-Free. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, bake, fry, deep fry, sauté, steam, braise, and roast.
Red Copper 9.5-Inch Square Dance Pan by BulbHead - 4-inch high sides prevent splatters. 5 quart pasta pot has a non stick copper infused ceramic surface with anti scratch technology; made with no PFOAs or PTFEs. Copper-infused ceramic cookware has nonstick and scratch-resistant cooking surface. Oven safe up to 500-degrees Fahrenheit, PFOA & PFTE-Free. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1.
5-quart sauce pot with lid, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, and aluminum steamer insert.
Bulbhead 12057 - Although this bakeware is dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing with warm soapy water for longer life. Includes one 9" x 13" x 2. 25" baking pan. 10-inch square pan has helper handle and cooks 8 different ways: broil, deep fry, sauté, steam, fry, bake, braise, and roast.4-inch high sides prevent splatters.
This nonstick, scratch-resistant pan is also PFOA-free, so harmful chemicals won't flake off into your food. Dishwasher safe for easy cleanups. Oven safe up to 500a DegreeF and PFOA-free. Copper infused ceramic bakeware. Includes 1 red copper 9. 5-inch square Dance Pan & recipe guide. Non-stick and scratch-resistant cooking surface.
Red Copper Loaf Pan by BulbHead - Stay cool, riveted handle design provides an easy grip so you can move from stove to sink with ease. 10-piece set includes: 8-inch fry pan, 1. 5-quart sauce pot with lid, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, and aluminum steamer insert. Copper-infused fry pan includes a high-heat-resistant, chip, scratch-resistant ceramic coating that will not peel, PFOA and PTFE-free, or flake.
Naturally non-stick ceramic surface allows you fry up your favorite breakfast meats, and more without oils, eggs, veggies, sprays, or butter; aluminum cooking rings ensure even heat for no hot spots.


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package com.semperos.screwdriver.build;

import com.semperos.screwdriver.FileUtil;
import com.semperos.screwdriver.js.LessCompiler;
import com.semperos.screwdriver.js.rhino.RhinoEvaluatorException;
import com.semperos.screwdriver.pipeline.AssetSpec;
import org.apache.commons.io.FilenameUtils;
import org.apache.log4j.Logger;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;

/**
 * Basic API for building files that compile to CSS
 */
public class BuildCss extends BuildAssetWithRhino {
    private static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger(BuildCss.class);

    public BuildCss(AssetSpec assetSpec) {
        super(assetSpec);
    }

    private String compile(File sourceFile) throws IOException, RhinoEvaluatorException {
        String sourceFileName = sourceFile.toString();
        if (FilenameUtils.isExtension(sourceFileName, "css")) {
            return FileUtil.readFile(sourceFile);
        } else if (FilenameUtils.isExtension(sourceFileName, "less")) {
            LessCompiler csc = new LessCompiler();
            return csc.compile(sourceFile);
        } else {
            throw new RuntimeException("File of type " + sourceFileName + " is not supported by CSS compilation at this time.");
        }
    }

    @Override
    public boolean processFile(File sourceFile, File outputFile) throws IOException, RhinoEvaluatorException {
        String sourceFileName = sourceFile.toString();
        if (assetSpec.getAssetExtensions().contains(FilenameUtils.getExtension(sourceFileName))) {
            logger.info("Compiling file " + sourceFileName + " to CSS.");
            FileUtil.writeFile(compile(sourceFile), outputFile);
        } else {
            FileUtil.copyFile(sourceFile, outputFile);
        }
        return true;
    }

}

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Q: NSPredicate for Not Equal To not working I am trying to get the following NSPredicate to work without success:
NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"obsSchoolName == '%@' AND obsStatus != 'paused'", currentSchool]];

There are 4 records, and one is set with obsStatus as 'paused'
It shows all 4 records if I remove obsStatus != 'paused'.
If I put obsStatus == 'paused' it shows the one record with obsStatus as 'paused'.
But with obsStatus != 'paused' I get no records at all.
Any ideas?
I have also tried:
NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat: @"obsSchoolName == '%@' AND obsStatus != 'paused'", currentSchool];

NOT(obsStatus == 'paused')
obsStatus <> 'paused'

A: Remove the single quotes around the school name substitution. (@Tony did that correctly, but assumes incorrectly that the substitution is with a dynamic property).
NSDictionary *r0 = @{ @"obsSchoolName": @"UCLA", @"obsStatus":@"not paused" };
NSDictionary *r1 = @{ @"obsSchoolName": @"UCLA", @"obsStatus":@"not paused" };
NSDictionary *r2 = @{ @"obsSchoolName": @"UCLA", @"obsStatus":@"paused" };
NSDictionary *r3 = @{ @"obsSchoolName": @"UCLA", @"obsStatus":@"not paused" };
NSDictionary *r4 = @{ @"obsSchoolName": @"USC", @"obsStatus":@"not paused" };
NSArray *records = @[r0, r1, r2, r3, r4];

NSString *currentSchool = @"UCLA";
// note: NOT obsSchoolName == '%@'
NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat: @"obsSchoolName == %@ AND obsStatus != 'paused'", currentSchool];
NSArray *filtered = [records filteredArrayUsingPredicate:predicate];
NSLog(@"%@", filtered);

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text:
Q: Google Chrome and ValidateAntiForgeryToken prevents login screen from submitting 2nd time I have the following cshtml Login page
@{
    Layout = "~/Views/Shared/_MyLayout.cshtml";
 }
<form asp-area="Admin" asp-controller="Account" asp-action="Login" asp-route-returnurl="@ViewData["ReturnUrl"]" method="post" class="form-signin" role="form">
    @Html.AntiForgeryToken()
    <input asp-for="Username" class="form-control" required="" autofocus="" />

    <input asp-for="Password" class="form-control input-md" required="" />

    <button  type="submit">Login</button>

</form>

and the following controller Methods
   [HttpGet]
    [AllowAnonymous]
    public IActionResult Login()
    {
        return View();
    }

    [HttpPost]
    [AllowAnonymous]
    [ValidateAntiForgeryToken]
    public async Task<IActionResult> Login(LoginViewModel model)
    {

        if (ModelState.IsValid)
            {
                 ModelState.AddModelError(string.Empty, "You may not log in");
                 return View(model);

This  works in Internet Explorer. However in Chrome there is a problem.
In Chrome I click Login then it hits my post method and returns the invalid login message to my browser. However when I click  the returned page login again for a 2nd time it gives me for a millisecond an error message in my javascript browser console and then dissapears and then shows a blank page.
If I comment out the [ValidateAntiForgeryToken] the 2nd login attempt hits the Login Post method in Chrome correctly.
So the issue is limited to the ValidateAntiForgeryToken attribute existing on the POST and the browser being Chrome. Internet Explorer doesn't have the problem and hits the POST every time.


Reported net earnings of $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion increased 930.5% and 248.3% in the quarter and full year. Reported net earnings per diluted share of $5.44 and $9.34 increased 924.2% and 248.5% in the quarter and full year. Reported net earnings include certain items, such as charges for acquisition and integration-related activities, the amortization of purchased intangible assets, restructuring-related and other charges, costs to comply with certain medical device regulations, the Rejuvenate recall and other recall-related matters, regulatory and legal matters and tax matters. In the quarter the transfer of certain intellectual properties between tax jurisdictions resulted in a $1.5 billion non-cash tax benefit and a corresponding $1.5 billion deferred tax asset. The benefit of the transaction will be realized as a reduction of cash paid for taxes over a period of nine years and a corresponding charge to tax expense, which consistent with the benefit recognized in the quarter will also be adjusted out of reported net earnings going forward in our non-GAAP financial measure. The effect of each of these matters on reported net earnings and net earnings per diluted share appear in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Excluding the aforementioned items increases gross profit margin from 64.7% to 65.6% in the quarter and for the full year from 65.7% to 66.0% and increases operating income margin in the quarter from 18.4% to 27.5%(1) and for the full year from 18.7% to 25.9% including a 20 basis point favorable impact related to the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard(2). Excluding the impact of the items described above, adjusted net earnings(4) of $0.8 billion and $2.8 billion increased 11.0% and 12.7% in the quarter and full year. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share(3) of $2.18 and $7.31 increased 11.2% and 12.6% in the quarter and full year.
(5) We are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of our expected net earnings per diluted share to expected adjusted net earnings per diluted share as we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the impact and timing of restructuring-related and other charges, acquisition-related expenses and fair value adjustments to inventory and the outcome of certain regulatory, legal and tax matters. The financial impact of these items is uncertain and is dependent upon various factors, including timing, and could be material to our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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Winter is tough — what makes it easier? Chili!
Use turkey instead of beef in this lower-calorie hearty alternative to the real thing.
There is a secret ingredient in there – shh don't tell. It's pumpkin. It thickens it up and just adds a full flavor. I make this once a or twice a month to have healthy meals throughout the week. Feel free to add additional veggies if you'd like. Also, feel feee to make it Spicy!!