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34 Bad Habits Everyone Should Stop by Age 40
Yes, you'll live healthier, longer, and happier.
By Reed Tucker October 10, 2017
By Reed Tucker
Unless you're living out a death wish—or you happen to be the New York Knicks—chances are you're looking to improve as the years go by. You know: as a wife, a husband, a parent, a worker, an all-around member of society. And by the time you reach early middle age, you've accumulated enough knowledge and experience to live a much better and more meaningful life. For a lot of us, that means shedding old, bad habits from our younger years.
Now, we know that change is hard—and old habits die hard—but once you do it, you'll find that stamping out these particularly insidious habits once and for all was well worth the effort. (And, frankly, they're beneath your newly exalted station in life.) So, without further ado, here's a complete list of the bad habits that should no longer have any place in your life after the age of 40. And for more great guidance on getting older, here are the 40 Reasons Being Single in Your 40s Is the Greatest Thing Ever.
Racking up unnecessary debt.
Credit cards can have interest rates as high as 22 percent nowadays. Next time you feel the need to throw down the card for something you must have, it might be time to redefine "must." Also, there's a little thing called "compounding interest"—and yes, it applies to debt, too. (One banker estimated that $5,000 of debt picked up at age 30 will turn into nearly $45,000 by the time you hit 40.)
Not making your bed.
According to one Navy admiral, making your bed each morning gives the satisfaction of accomplishing a task and encourages you to accomplish more. Plus, it's the littlest thing—and if you can't tackle the small things, how can you expect to tackle the big things? For more advice on living your best life, watch the 25 Most Inspiring Keynote Addresses of All Time.
Benders.
Quaffing drink after drink in some bid for respectability is immature and lame. You're not 21 any more. Plus, prolonged binge-drinking—especially now that you're not a pliable 20-year-old—can lead to ulcers, kidney stones, high blood pressure, minimized libido, erectile dysfunction (sorry, fellas), gastritis, strokes, and memory loss. If you're worried about your alcohol intake, read What Your Boozing Habits Say About Your Health.
Gossiping Behind a Close Friend's Back
I know, I know. Gossip is healthy and a crucial part of human society. But when it comes to close friends in your 40s, you've been through thick and thin, and you've got their back—full stop. And if you've got an issue with anything they've done, you don't complain to others about it, you settle your differences the adult way: directly and in person.
Overloading on dietary supplements.
Dietary supplements sound like a shortcut to healthy living—helpful nutrients in an easy-to-consume capsule. But the truth is more insidious: Many aren't regulated by the FDA and, according to the American Cancer Society, have been linked to increased rates of breast cancer.
Eating fast food.
In your younger days, you could eat crap and your body would easily bounce back. Not anymore. Filling your belly with all that sodium, sugar, grease, chemicals, and preservatives is literally helping to put you six feet under. Just eating french fries twice a week can double your risk of death. And for more healthy living advice, here are 40 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer After 40.
Raging into the dead of the night.
There is some evidence to suggest that those who sleep in are smarter, but you know what they're probably not? Employed and productive. The truth is, if you can't get up before the last hour of the Today Show, you're no doubt partying way too hard. On the other hand, if you can't get enough sleep, try these 11 Doctor-Approved Secrets for Falling Asleep Faster Tonight.
Watching terrible TV.
At 40, you're a person of taste—and with more quality programming at your fingertips than ever before in the history of mankind. You have absolutely no excuse to be wasting any brain cells on low-budget reality TV.
Not bothering to vote.
You're old enough to have real perspective on politics. You have no excuse not to pull that lever.
Pounding soda.
In 2017, we're fully aware of the fact that a lot of soda is really just liquid sugar. You know, one of the biggest causes of weight gain, heart disease, and diabetes on the planet.
Being chained to your phone.
You're 40. You were a young adult before cell phones came around. You don't need to whip it out every time there's a lull in the conversation. Leave that behavior for the 20-somethings on awkward first dates who have nothing to talk about. If you have a problem, however, don't fret: read these 11 Easy Ways to Conquer Your Smartphone Addiction.
Deploying Millennial terminology.
"Sus." "Adorbs." "Amazeballs." Leave these terms—and the other 40 Words No One Over 40 Should Say—to the generation of folks who coined them.
Sitting with bad posture.
Your mother was right. It's time to sit and stand up straight. Also, great posture can boost self esteem and fight off feelings of angst—in fact, sitting up straight is one of 30 Ways to Strip Away Stress in 30 Seconds or Less.
Using filler words.
Per the New York Times, you're more likely to use filler words if you're 20 than if you're 40. But still, some "like"s and "um" slip through the cracks. And the unfortunate truth of our unforgiving society is that you could be harshly judged for using them—especially if you're a woman.
Couch-surfing
By the time you've hit 40, you have presumably heard of hotels by now. And if you're too cheap to spring for one, don't worry: Here's the Best Way to Get Your Hotel Room Comped.
There's some evidence to suggest that dropping cigarettes by age 30, your risk of death becomes the same as a non-smoker. So knock them out as early as possible.
Using curse words as a crutch.
No, it doesn't make you sound edgier. It just makes you sound like you're too lazy to choose the right word. And by age 40, your vocabulary should have expanded enough to ditch the curse words.
Not washing your hands after using the bathroom.
A recent study found that, in the average bathroom, there are 77,000 distinct types of bacteria. Now, those "employees must wash hands" signs make a lot more sense, right? By the way, men are more likely to be guilty of not washing their hands than women, studies suggest. Now think of how many hands from both you shake in a week.
Fist-bumping.
Unless you're starting at safety for the Seahawks, we don't recommend it.
Overusing emoticons.
Likely to make the person on the other end actually angry, not just cartoon angry.
Dousing yourself in cheap fragrance.
Can they smell you before they see you? You're probably doing it wrong. Spring for a few spritzes of a more sophisticated parfum, like Tom Ford or Gucci.
Skipping out on the doctor.
If you're one of the 30 percent of Americans who skip the doctor, we've got bad news for you. Bagging the regular check up was something you might have been able to get away with in your 20s, but not now: Illnesses spike once you top 40. And in a world where Julia Louis-Dreyfus can get breast cancer or Alec Baldwin lyme disease, anything can happen.
Relying on your mentor.
By the time you hit 40, you should be the mentor.
Not moisturizing.
You know the difference between how a president looks at the beginning of his term and at the end? That's what will happen to you in your 40s without proper moisturizing. Moisturizing traps water—hence, "moisturize"—in your skin, giving it that ethereal, golden glow.
Holding on to out-of-style clothes.
You're old enough now to have lived through many style and fashion trends, so you know that the world of clothing is indeed a flat circle. And yes, those wide-legged jeans might come back in style in the next five years. But for now, they're just taking up space. For now, Marie Kondo them.
Getting all your news from alternative sources.
Late-night comedy monologues are there to entertain you and Facebook is best for pictures of cats, babies, and baby cats. To truly understand the world, you might have to dig a bit deeper. You're 40. You can read a news story without someone else explaining it for you.
Buying lesser goods purely based on the (cheap) price.
Whether it's clothing or furniture, it's time to invest in quality items. They're more expensive, but they last longer are less likely to go out of style and at least you won't have to spend four hours putting them together with a manual in Swedish.
Using Ibuprofen literally all the time.
Everyone needs little help fighting that backpain or the occasional hangover. But according to the NHLB, more than 75 percent of women over 40 exhibit at least one tell-tale risk factor for developing heart disease, and do you know what makes it worse? Ibuprofen (and other NSAIDs). A new study showed that popping NSAIDs on the reg can increase your heart attack risk by up to 50 percent. If you're already in an at-risk group, stay away from any additional factors.
Whipping out your guitar at parties.
Back in college, no one ever asked for that impromptu cover of "Wonderwall." And guess what—no one's asking for it now. So, in a social setting, keep your six-string where it belongs: In its case.
Spending all day playing video games.
Yes, some video games boost creativity, dexterity, and reaction speed. No, you shouldn't spend all day on the couch—ever.
Maintaining a collection of empty alcohol bottles.
Your portfolio of wild nights survived may have been a badge of honor in years past. But now, all it says is, "Wow, this person has a drinking problem."
Playing with a fidget spinner.
You might not do this yet. It's a relatively new thing—and it's a trending habit. As such, you may want to pick it up. Here's why adults shouldn't.
Not swapping out your razor.
Old razors are more likely to pick up bacteria, hair, follicles, dead skin—you name it. All that stuff can clog up your pores and dry out your skin. And once you've topped 40, your skin—which isn't as supple as it once was—doesn't need that. (And while you're at it, never soap. The stuff also dries your skin out like nothing else.)
Ignoring mom.
"You never call!" Well, maybe you should. Or at the very least, stop missing ("missing") her calls. A quick conversation with mom releases oxytocin, which in turn reduces your stress levels.
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Q: Splay tree rotation algorithm: Why use zig-zig and zig-zag instead of simpler rotations? I don't quite understand why the rotation in the splay tree data structure is taking into account not only the parent of the rating node, but also the grandparent (zig-zag and zig-zig operation). Why would the following not work:
as we insert, for instance, a new node to the tree, we check whether we insert into the left or right subtree. If we insert into the left, we rotate the result RIGHT, and vice versa for right subtree. Recursively it would be sth like this
Tree insert(Tree root, Key k){
    if(k < root.key){
        root.setLeft(insert(root.getLeft(), key);
        return rotateRight(root);
    }
    //vice versa for right subtree
}

That should avoid the whole "splay" procedure, don't you think?

A: The algorithm you're proposing on the tree is called the "move-to-root" heuristic and is discussed on page four of Sleator and Tarjan's original paper on splay trees. They cite an older paper by Allen and Munro where it is shown that if you try to use move-to-root as a means for reshaping trees, it is possible for the amortized cost of each lookup to be O(n), which is quite slow.  Splaying is a very carefully designed algorithm for reshaping the tree, and it guarantees amortized O(log n) lookups no matter what sequence of accesses is performed.
Intuitively, move-to-root is not a very good way to reshape the tree because it moves down all the nodes on the path from the node to the root while trying to make the accessed node easier to reach in the future.  As a result, the overall tree can get worse when doing this version of tree reorganizing.  On the other hand, the splay method tends to decrease the height of the splayed node and all of the nodes on its access path, which means that as a whole the tree tends to get better during a splay.
Hope this helps!

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We know that shopping for a pre-owned vehicle can be difficult with so many different ways to find the car, truck or SUV you want. And with more Springdale, AR drivers in the market for a quality pre-owned vehicle it can be even more difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. Thankfully Hertz has a simpler way to shop for a pre-owned vehicle with the Rent2Buy program.
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There is no standard rule or manual for marriage. The only guide we have is what the bible tells us about how to be in a Christian marriage. Is it really possible to have a Christian marriage in our world of today? Can women really submit the way they were directed to, can men love their wives like Christ loved the church? The dynamics of our modern society has made it almost impossible for us to completely conform to this.
There has been a lot of role switching, women are becoming bread winners and more men are taking on roles that were previously reserved for the women. The important thing is to find a balance and treat each other as equals, only then can a happy marriage be achieved. Partnerships work better than our traditional concept of marriage. This however should not negate some of the core roles of each person in a marriage.
Men are still expected to be providers and women will continue to be home builders/keepers. None of these roles is more important than the other, in fact both roles must be present to make the union successful. Just like any vehicle with passengers (family is the vehicle and the children are the passenger) there must be a captain whose ultimate instructions must be followed in times of emergency. There can never be two captains in a vessel.


Mariani shows how closely this history corresponds withthe histories of the saints, and that all the acts and emotions of thiswoman can be exactly paralleled in the lives of famous saints.403The justice of these comparisons becomes manifest when we turn to therecords that have been left by holy persons. Derek finally showed up and blind folded me. Friends, however, obtained hisrelease and he settled in Toulouse. She had suggested a few potential next ones in the past couple of years, but Gloria always disagreed. Refusing access to her Jaghana, i.e., the part of the bodybetween the navel and the thighs. Passygoes so far as to state that he has "never met with any object that isreally inodorous when one pays attention to it, not even excepting glass,"and, though we can scarcely accept this statement absolutely,especiallyin view of the careful experiments of Ayrton, which show that, contraryto a common belief, metals when perfectly clean and free from traces ofcontact with the skin or with salt solutions have no smell,odor is stillextremely widely diffused.


Colour should be uniform and bright.
Bricks should have plane faces. They should have sharp and true right angled corners.
Bricks should be of standard sizes as prescribed by codes.
They should possess fine, dense and uniform texture. They should not possess fissures, cavities, loose grit and unburnt lime.
When struck with hammer or with another brick, it should produce metallic sound.
Finger scratching should not produce any impression on the brick.
Crushing strength of brick should not be less than 3.5N/mm2. A field test for strength is that when dropped from a height of 0.9 m to 1.0 mm on a hard ground, the brick should not break into pieces.
After immersing the brick in water for 24 hours, water absorption should not be more than 20 per cent by weight. For class-I works this limit is 15 per cent.
Bricks should not show white patches when soaked in water for 24 hours and then allowed to dry in shade. White patches are due to the presence of sulphate of calcium, magnesium and potassium. They keep the masonry permanently in damp and wet conditions.
Bricks should have low thermal conductivity, so that buildings built with them are cool in summer and warm in winter.
Heavier bricks are poor insulators of sound while light weight and hollow bricks provide good sound insulation.
Fire resistance of bricks is usually good. In fact bricks are used to encase steel columns to protect them from fire.


For such men, and even for their less radical compatriots, Missouri's slaveholding class represented exactly what they had detested in the old country, exactly what they had wanted to escape: a swaggering clique of landed oligarchs. By contrast, the Germans prided themselves on being, as an Anzeiger editorial rather smugly put it, "filled with more intensive concepts of freedom, with more expansive notions of humanity, than most peoples of the earth"--more imbued with true democratic spirit, indeed more American than the Americans themselves.
In effect, a small band of German revolutionaries accomplished in St. Louis what they had failed to do in Vienna and Heidelberg: overthrow a reactionary state government. And they had done it in a matter of weeks, while in the East the armies were stumbling toward a war of attrition that would last almost four years. If Lincoln and his generals in 1861 had been more like Lyon and his Germans, the Union's conquest of the South might have played out very differently.
Later in the war, Marx and Lincoln corresponded indirectly, though only a few liberals and self-described copperheads seem to care now. Assimilation and twentieth-century wars also blurred the German origins of many American families, technologies, and customs, but they included the Kentucky Rifle, the Conestoga Wagon, and even Groundhog Day.
Image: The Battle of Carthage in Missouri, in 1861 during the American Civil War. Wikimedia Commons.


Great location, awesome friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and a free light meal every evening.
Free tea and coffee, Free Travel Advice and Bookings 24 hours a day! Blend is our awesome onsite bar open daily with fantastic food and drink specials for all in-house guests as well as free evening activities.
Just 10 minutes walk from the Bus and Railway Station and a short bus ride from Ferry Ports and the Airport. We're minutes from the waterfront and the famous Te Papa Museum while Cuba Street, with its mouth watering cuisine, and Courtenay Place, with its fantastic nightlife, are just around the corner.
All rooms include security card access, fresh linen and lockers in some dorm rooms. Nomads Capital offers shared kitchen facilities, shared lounge areas, 24 hour reception, laundry facilities and a private outdoor BBQ area.
* Cost is $9 one way.
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* Simply call us on our Freecall Number on arrival and we'll sort out the rest.
* If there are 3 or more people, it will be the cheapest!
* A taxi ride will cost about $25 to Nomads Capital and will take approx. 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Take a local bus from just out of the station and to the right on Bunny St. Buses 1, 2, 14, 43 & 44 Destination, Courtney Place. Get off at Wakefield Street. Cost about $2.
or a 10 minute walk to Nomads Capital: walk down Customhouse Quay, then Jervois Quay, turn right into Taranaki Street and first right onto Wakefield Street, Nomads Capital two blocks along on the left hand side.
From ROUTE 1 - Through the Terrace Tunnel, follow the motorway to the end into Vivian Street, turn third left into Taranaki, and third left onto Wakefield Street, Nomads Capital 100m on the right.
From the InterIslander terminal, follow the signs to city centre along Aotea Quay, Waterloo Quay, Customhouse Quay, Jervois Quay turn right into Taranaki Street and first right onto Wakefield Street, Nomads Capital two blocks along on the left hand side.
There is a public car park building at the rear of the Property.


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Q: Execution of a piece of code several times I am developing an app where I want to send an SMS just once and when the bluetoothspeed value is changed and exceeded.
This is the code that I am using - it sends the SMS each time the bluetoothspeed+30 value is exceeded
  if (GPSspeed > bluetoothSpeed+30) { if (!malreadyExecuted) {
                           Log.d("malreadyExecuted", " in if block is = " + String.valueOf(malreadyExecuted));
                           sendsms();
                           malreadyExecuted = true;}}

                           malreadyExecuted = false ;}

A: Where you are setting malreadyExecuted false. If in next line then it will not work.


BROOKINGS - Judges picked the photography of 12 South Dakota 4-H'ers for a 2010 calendar at the South Dakota State Fair. More than 1,800 photographs were a part of the contest, and the 12 honorees picked for the calendar included: Callie Sleep, Lawrence County; Taylor Geppert, Brule County; Garrett Heine, Yankton County; Caitlyn Frederick, Day County; MaKenzie Falcon, Brown County; Kendra Thorstenson, Walworth County; Patrick Lehman, Mellette County; Kaci Clement, Faulk County; Tia Baumberger, Corson County; Kelsey Warn, Alyssa Warn, and Rachel Black, all of Lake County. Aurora County Extension 4-H/Youth Development Educator Helen Geppert said the judges faced a challenge with the vast number of excellent photos. "It was an impressive group of images and we had 300 more photography exhibits than in 2008," Geppert said. The 4-H photographers who received honorable mention included Ethan Steward and Brendan Roth, both of Spink County; Fehrin Ward, Lawrence County; Evelyn Klein and Emily Foiles, both of Brookings County; Tess Wentworth, Aurora County; Mitchell Shoenrock, Miner County, Alyssa Warns, Dacey Black, and Rachel Black, all of Lake County; Moriah Avery, Union County; Devin Crilly, Pennington County; Britney Volek, Hyde County; Wyatt Hespe, Jones County; Hailey Elson, Mark Sperry, and Keely Podoll, all of Brown County; Jared Clark, Miner County; Nolan Richie, Day County; Abigail Trieb, Deuel County; Molly Lauseng and Paige Falk, both of Codington County; Macey Fuerst, Hutchinson County; and Laura Alexander and Joslyn Hurlbert, both of Clark County. The calendars cost $5 and can be ordered at your county Extension office. The money raised from sales will be used for South Dakota State Fair 4-H programming.


The Mayor of Middlewich, Ken Kingston, in association with Middlewich historian Allan Earl and Kerry Fletcher, the Town Council's Heritage Officer, is presenting an unmissable exhibition at the Town Hall on Saturday 30th April featuring many rare photographs of Middlewich in the past with modern images for comparison.
There are also objects from Middlewich Heritage's extensive collection together with rare archive film footage.
Whether you're a long time resident or a newcomer to our town this is a golden opportunity for you to find out more about Middlewich's history, which stretches back to the Roman era and beyond.
Allan Earl has long been a recognised authority on the history of Middlewich. He is the author of Middlewich 900-1900, Middlewich 1900-1950 and Profiles of Middlewich.
And, on the same day, Middlewich's involvement in the Civil War, and the two Battles of Middlewich, will be commemorated with the unveiling of a permanent marker outside the Town Hall. The ceremony will be performed by the Mayor, Cllr Ken Kingston.
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Vandals, outages highlight power grid security concerns
by: Katie Smith, Evan Lambert, Nexstar Media Wire
(NewsNation) — A series of vandalism reports throughout the country — including a pair of outages in North Carolina that left thousands without power for days — points to vulnerabilities in securing some of the nation's power grids.
Following an incident last week that caused widespread power outages in North Carolina, Nexstar's WNCN visited two substations and found they were secured by only a chain-link fence and a lock. There were no visible security cameras or guards.
Law enforcement has recently been called to investigate suspected acts of intentional vandalism in areas including Florida and Washington state.
What we know so far about North Carolina power outage
A substation in the Portland, Oregon, area was damaged late last month. The person or people responsible had broken through a security fence and damaged equipment in the substation yard, said Doug Johnson, a spokesman for the Bonneville Power Administration.
"You always know there's a threat out there," Johnson said. "We're always looking for ways to further harden the system against sabotage. But for now, we are in compliance with the rules as they exist today."
Other power companies and industry representatives told NewsNation they're following industry standards and federal guidelines.
North Carolina power outage remains under investigation
But new efforts to target power grids could be emerging. An August memo by federal law enforcement detailed the time a suspected white supremacist entered an online chat and shared a file that contained substation locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The database uses public information from the Department of Homeland Security and shows the exact coordinates of what's believed to be every substation in the U.S. — including some of those recently struck in North Carolina, Florida and Oregon.
Duke Energy, the company impacted in North Carolina, previously issued the following statement:
We can't comment on any ongoing legal proceedings or investigations. However, given the nature and scale of our operations, we – alongside federal, state and local law enforcement and security officials and industry partners – are continuously assessing and evolving our measures to protect our critical infrastructure. That partnership includes helping bring anyone, who damages our system, to justice.
The North Carolina power outage remains under investigation.

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This fact is confirmed by the numerous Blue Flags – symbols of clean sea water and beaches. One of them flies above Aminess Park Mareda Campsite beach, which also has its own lifeguards. The tidal infinity pool with sea water will offer you a true wellness experience, where the joy of swimming in warm sea water can turn into pure meditation. If you're on holiday with your kids, we've also prepared a party for them at the playground and two swimming pools.
If you don't feel like cooking lunch or dinner, walk down to Capa à la carte restaurant and enjoy local and international meals right by the sea. Or grab a sandwich during a break from the beach on the terrace of "Lounge Bar One Second". If you want to have a quiet coffee or refreshing drink, bring the kids to MarBar, where we will keep them busy at the pools and playground.
Lovers of team sports can choose them all – from beach volleyball to water polo. Join our dance school and try out new steps at our evening parties. If you're on holiday with your children, introduce them to our cheerful octopus mascot Miramì and our entertainers, who will teach them how to swim, search for treasure with them, and show them how to make souvenirs that will always remind you of your carefree holiday in Novigrad.


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Top 10 Lethal Penalty Takers in Football in 2020
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Teams become nervous when a penalty is given during a match. Whoever wants to take the penalty is even under more tension so also the goalkeeper. Not every great scorer is a good penalty-taker. There have been stories of missed by star players. We look at top ten lethal penalty takers across the top five leagues in Europe for 2020. This list of the best penalty takers in 2020 is in no particular order and based on their proficiency from the spot-kicks this year.
Top 10 Lethal Penalty-Takers in Football in 2020
1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United
The first on the list is Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese player has a 100 percent conversion rate. He has successfully converted all the penalties he has taken in 2020. He's arguably one of the best midfielders in the world, and definitely one of the best penalty takers right now.
2. Ciro Immobile – Lazio
The current European golden player has been prolific from the penalty spot throughout the last football campaign. He has scored all the penalties he has taken, and continues to deliver outstanding performances for Lazio. He scored 13 penalties out of 15 last season.
3. Jorginho – Chelsea
The Italian midfielder is lethal from the penalty spot. He successfully scored all 5 penalties he played in the 2019/20 football season and this season he has already scored 3. He has a great penalty technque that always beats the goalkeepers.
4. Sergio Ramos – Real Madrid
The Real Madrid captain rarely misses his kick from 12 yards. Despite being a defender, he has a high conversion rate of 100.0%. Sergio Ramos is also known for his exquisite panenka penalties. He scored all his penalties last season.
5. Jaime Vardy – Leicester City
Jamie Vardy has been a sensation to watch in the final third. The current EPL golden boot winner scored all the four penalties he took last season, and has already scored four this season.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty conversion is impressive. The Juventus forward scored 12 spot-kicks last season, and has already scored one this season. He is known for his powerful shot from 12 yards out.
7. Lionel Messi – Barcelona
Lionel Messi is not known for his prowess in scoring from spot-kicks, but you will not deny that the Argentine legend is deadly from 12-yards out. He has scored all his penalty for Barcelona in 2020.
8. Harry Kane – Tottenham
Harry Kane has always shown he is the man to call for penalty duties. He netted twice from the penalty spot against this month already. The English marksman is icecold from the penalty spot and buries the ball in the net more often than not.
9. Luka Milivojevic – Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace FC captain Luka Milivojevic has been said to be one of the deadliest penalty takers in the Premier League right now, with an astonishing 95% success rate. He has successfully converted over 20 penalties since his arrival in January 2017.
10. Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich
The Poland striker is dangerous in the final third. He is a prolific scorer and has converted 7 of his penalties last season, missing none. He has already scored two this season, and looks set to score more goals from the spot.
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What a terrible mistake not to include max kruse, that guy uses his poker skills to score penalties. He never missed one.
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Okay, so I'd be a mouse-eared liar if I didn't admit how excited Jenn and I were to tour the Disney Magic Cruise Ship this month. It's in New York for the final itineraries to Canada and the New England Coasts and we were lucky enough to be invited to tour with other travel professionals. Knowing that the Magic is the number one rated ship in the world, and with the legendary "Disney Difference" in hand, we expected to be blown away by the ship from the moment we stepped onboard.
We were SO not disappointed!
First things first, which means we need to actually back up to BEFORE the ship first. Jenn and I were kindly chauffered to the port in New York by my awesome brother (he's a Jersey-ite, so he navigates the streets of Manhattan WAY better than these Pittsburgh girls would've). The Disney Magic cruise ship was sharing an entry with another cruise line, and when we first entered the terminal it was easy to spot where we wanted to be — there were white Mickey gloves waving all over the place to let travellers know which way to go. Seriously, for every one "other" employee, there were at least four or five Disney employees. In no time at all we were checked in for our cruise tour and seated in the well-organized, spacious lounge area. There were some great photo opps around for families to take advantage of while they were waiting to board on that day's cruise, and spirits seemed high. The check-in line moved smoothly and soon we were surrounded by happy, friendly people who couldn't wait to get onboard. Lucky for us, being tour visitors, we were first.
The main lobby, which is where everyone enters the ship, was lined with smiling ship employees who welcomed us all as we boarded. We had a FANTASTIC tour guide who told us that we were going to check out the staterooms first, then move on to dining and recreational facilities. So up we went to the higher decks to check out some truly amazing staterooms. Starting with the crown jewel of staterooms, the Roy O. Disney suite. In one word? I can't even try. Beautiful, luxurious, plush, opulent — I could go on but there's so much more to talk about!
All in all, the suite has a master bedroom (that's it center above with a Castaway Club gift waiting for the lucky guests staying in this kind of style all week), a second bedroom with two twin beds, a living room, a dining room and two well-appointed bathrooms. The master bath had a jetted tub and a circular shower.
I can truly say that I wasn't disappointed by any of the rooms of the Disney Magic cruise ship — and we saw everything from the largest to the smallest on the ship. The smallest one? Truthfully, I found it surprisingly spacious. For a family of four, the beds were roomy, easy to adjust in the cases where they folded down, and the bathrooms being split as they are is a definite advantage (by "split" I'm referring to Disney's design that places the vanity, toilet and sink in one small room, with the tub/shower in the other). The lack of porthole was noticeable but certainly not a dealbreaker for me. The Oceanview Rooms with portholes were just as nice. Now, on to the verandah rooms. If I were pressed to give one feature that failed to impress (and I hate to say anything less than favorable about this ship), I would have to go with the verandahs. They were TINY. As in, when I sat down on one of the chairs, my knees practically touched the railing. Now having said that, I also have to admit that I was sitting in port — had we been out on the ocean with the air blowing our hair back and the sting of saltwater on our smiling faces, I may have felt that small space would be worth the extra money that it tacks onto the total. But leading up to my tour, I wouldn't have wanted to sail without some sort of window at the very least and I'd have preferred the verandah — now, I wouldn't care for the verandah necessarily, and an inside stateroom would be much more appealing.
On to the recreational facilities (and WOW, is this boat packed with them!). We saw all three pools, the top deck sports area, the kid-focused clubs, the spa/fitness center, the movie theater, the Broadway-style theater — there is truly something for everyone.
Chairs line each of the decks, some facing out toward the ocean and some facing in toward the pool activities, but the chairs are plentiful. Staff place new towels on each chair as soon as it's vacated, so that no one ever has to search for a dry one when getting out of the pool.
The spa…oh, the spa. How I imagine my next cruise experience, visiting that beautiful place. Wrapped in thick terry-cloth robe. Having just had a scrub, a full-body massage, a seaweed wrap…sigh. Steam room. Tea service. Private verandahs to sit and reflect on your awesome cruise. Again…sigh. Mani-pedis? Yes, please. Please???
For those who still want to exercise on the ship, the Disney Magic cruise ship has given you a fantastic space to do so in by way of their state of the art fitness center. If I've gotta use the ellipitical machine, why not stare out at miles and miles of blue ocean? There are bundles of towels everywhere to wipe down with, and bottled water aplenty. Even baskets of fruit to keep up one's energy. This is where I should mention that both of the above facilities are exclusively for guests ages 18 and over. But let's face it, most little ones would rather be at the Mickey Pool with the slide (far right) in my opinion. And speaking of kids…
There are SO many options for them! Disney Cruise Line, unlike many of the other cruise lines, doesn't charge for their children's programs (with the exception of the littlest little ones at Flounder's Reef Nursery, where children ages infant to two years). There's the Oceaneer's Club for kids ages 3-12 that offers all kinds of experiences: Jump Up! exercise and movement, In the Spotlight for kids with stage presence, Solve It! problem and solution activities, Create and Invent for the more artistic…there's so much more, and again, that's just for ages 3-12. Kids ages 11-14 are also welcome at Edge, an interactive club for gamers, movie lovers and crafters alike — all in a cool ship's bridge inspired atmosphere. Finally, for the 14-17 year old set, there's Vibe, a strictly "mature teen" zone where they can kick back and relax by way of video games, karaoke, games and more.
There are Family Friendly activities everywhere, too: an interactive Disney Trivia game in one of the studio areas (or just be part of the live audience), the All-Star dance party that takes place nightly, character greetings, karaoke, walking tours, an arcade, pin trading seminars and the theaters are just some of the options for every age. Like the spa and fitness center, though, there are adult-only zones.
The movie theater? I'd have picked out an oversized, plush-lined seat, ordered my popcorn and stayed if allowed because my feet were getting sore from covering every inch of the ship. Now Showing posters highlighted some current favorites (The Avengers, Brave) across from the shopping area (sadly, we were unable to partake in the shopping experience because boats cannot open their shops in port) that included the usual gifts shops, a liquor store, and a boutique or two. We walked through a photo gallery, where photos taken throughout the week can be purchased singly or in packages (good thinking!).
So finally…here's the part everyone loves. Dining! If you've ever experienced Disney's dining through a Walt Disney World, DIsneyland or Disney Cruise Line restaurant, you know where I'm coming from. We had high expctations, and once again, Jenn and I were not disappointed. First up was Palo, the adults only restaurant that just emenates exclusivity. From the meticulous place settings, candlelit booths, hand-arranged flowers and on site wine room (not to mention the menues being placed as we circulated), it was easy to get the urge to just quietly seat ourselves and hope the chefs would take mercy on us.
But I'm glad we did move on because next up was Animator's Palate: coolest family restaurant EVER! Love it! We were able to "experience" it despite the fact we weren't there full the full effects of a seated dinner and it was something everyone in the family can enjoy. The menu looked awesome too. Also we saw Lumiere's (painstakingly detailed for even the biggest Beauty and the Beast fan), Topsider's Buffet (the image you get when someone says "ship buffet"? Multiply that by five), all the "quick" options, before we were led in to Parrot Cay for a well-deserved rest and discussion of everything we'd seen so far. Parrot Cay is another buffet, and we had our choices of the full smorgasboard. Staples like shrimp cocktail and carving stations were flanked by items I'd never heard of (Coconut Soup? Absolutely scrumptious!), there was a separate kids' buffet (yes, we tried the mac and cheese; yes, it was delectable), a separate dessert bar (oh. my. YUM.) and stations for breads, fruits, and pastas. In case, you know, the other three thousand menu choices aren't enough.
The service was, as always, five-star. Water glasses and soft drinks were topped off almost as we drank from them. A gentleman at our table was asked by the server if he didn't care for the dessert options (as IF!) and when the guest replied that he was diabetic he was presented with a plate of sugar free desserts.
As we were rubbing our bellies and wrapping up our travel professional "shop talk", the first families to have been welcomed aboard were flooding into the restaurant and it was impossible to not notice their excitement. We were thanked profusely by staff and Disney personnel as they led us back to the main lobby to disembark, but there was a surprisingly touching moment waiting for us there. As each family or group boards the Disney Magic cruise ship, their photo is taken and then they are announced by loudspeaker as they cross the lobby. Music is playing, characters were rocking out on the balconies, and it truly brought tears to my eyes. Well done once again, Disney.
Back on land, though, we were greeted by something less than perfect. We entered the terminal, and to the right was Disney Cruise Line: a near empty client lounge, stacks of neatly organized itineraries for next year, and dozens of smiling, waving employees. But to the left? Chaos at the other cruise line's disembarkation desks. A line literally wove around the terminal and then out the doors, where even more passengers were sitting in the heat. Jenn and I hurried past, exchanging a look of horror. What a way to begin your family's vacation!
So to sum up that experience in a single word? How to express the excitement in the air, the attention to detail that went into the ship's design and decor, the array of activities and food options available to travellers all while managing to keep things moving without missing a beat? So hard to say how proud I was to be part of the whole Disney label. How eager I was to go home and tell my clients all about the ship I'd just seen. And maybe plan a cruise for us for next year…
Magic? Well said, Disney. Magic indeed.
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Many sources across the internet are reporting that Will Smith is close to signing on for the upcoming film Collateral Beauty alongside Rooney Mara.
Smith would be taking over for Hugh Jackman, who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with the third Wolverine solo film. Originally it was thought that the studio would be chasing after Johnny Depp, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
The film, which is Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's follow-up project to the critically acclaimed Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, is about a New York ad exec who experiences a personal tragedy. When his friends try and break him out of his funk, they succeed but with unexpected results.
Principal shooting is set to start sometime this fall. Presumably Smith will be done with his filming on the Warner Bros comic book film Suicide Squad by then.
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"Winter steelheading in Great Lakes tributaries involves icy flows, sluggish feeding, small flies, and big crowds. Spring fishing means big bugs and voracious hits. Success with fish dropping back into the lake now is all about effectively covering a run—which you should have all to yourself this time of year.
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At mid run, switch to a Zonker. Cast long and slightly upstream, and then strip the streamer back so it swims across the run, showing its full profile to any fish. If you move a steelhead and it misses, remember its exact location. Come back later and drift the same lane with a nymph-and-indicator rig.
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Therein lies the book's charm. Part straightforward how-to, part back-to-basics manifesto, the volume is also a bit of a sermon that seeks to spread the good word about a centuries-old Japanese technique known as "tenkara"—which calls for a long, flexible, reel-free rod—that Mr. Chouinard believes is the hands-down easiest and most pleasurable way to fish.
Granted, Patagonia does stand to profit from a surge of interest in tenkara; the book is part of a kit they're selling—complete with a rod, lines and flies. But a portion of the proceeds from the book, which can be purchased separately, will be donated to various conservation organizations. And Patagonia stores around the U.S. will offer free clinics on the technique. We asked Mr. Chouinard to highlight beginner-friendly techniques from the book. To learn more, the full article can be found here.
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This special fly fishing retreat is one of the very best programs I've come across in Western North Carolina. If you have breast cancer, are in treatment, are in remission or recovery from breast cancer, or know anyone in your life in that situation, consider signing up for one of these free, weekend-long retreats at the stunningly beautiful Lake Logan Center in Haywood County.
From all I've heard and seen, from both participants and volunteers, is these retreats can help change your life in a very good way, considering all that breast cancer does to try to destroy your life.
Casting for Recovery Carolinas will hold two weekend retreats for breast cancer survivors at Lake Logan Center on May 23-25 and Oct. 24-26, 2014.
Retreats are completely free and are open to women of any age, in any stage of recovery from breast cancer. Participants will learn the basics of fly-fishing. No fly fishing or fishing experience is necessary. The retreat schedule includes a medical information group, support groups, fly fishing instruction on the water with a personal "river helper," and lots of time to relax and enjoy the scenic setting.
Deadline to apply is March 14 for May retreat and Aug. 15 for October retreat.
Visit www.castingforrecovery.org to fill out an application or call the national office at 888-553-3500 to request a paper application.
For more information, email program coordinator Starr Nolan at cfrnc@charter.net or call her at 828- 215-4234.
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"The Environmental Protection Agency's final Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment (BBWA), released today, shows that large-scale mining in the headwaters of the Bristol Bay watershed would immediately cause the loss of 90 miles of salmon spawning waters and be potentially devastating to the entire drainage and its irreplaceable salmon and trout populations.
In light of the final assessment, Trout Unlimited today called on the EPA to immediately protect Bristol Bay from destructive mining. The BBWA was conducted after nine federally recognized tribes, commercial fishermen and sporting interests asked the EPA to use the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining in the region, including the proposed Pebble Mine. After nearly three years and extensive scientific research based on the mining company's own development scenarios for Pebble Mine, as well as hundreds of thousands of public comments and two peer reviews, the report establishes a clear scientific foundation for the EPA to protect Bristol Bay.
"When I decided that I wanted to spend my summers a fishing guide—I was in graduate school at the time—I didn't really know how to go about becoming one, so I used a shotgun approach. I applied to literally every lodge and outfitter I could find in Alaska and the Rocky Mountain West. In my cover letter, I explained that, although I had no guiding experience, I would be willing to do grunt work just to get my foot in the door.
Hardly any of the people to whom I'd applied even bothered to write back, which was kind of disheartening. But one day, I opened a letter from Alaska and was shocked to find a job offer. It was the first step in a career that took me to three different lodges in Alaska and one in Montana—places I never would have been able to go otherwise.
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Exploring the special features of Arabica Coffee Beans
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Coffee -- Everything You Need to Know From Arabica to Zanzibar
With a gourmet cup of coffee costing almost as much as a luncheon sandwich these days, more and more people are making their coffee at home from an "old fashioned" drip coffee machine. Thanks to Starbucks and the other vendors out there, coffee from a can or a jar just doesn't work anymore. Coffee has become the second most valuable item of international trade, just behind petroleum. Worldwide, coffee lovers drink 2.25 billion cups a DAY! To satisfy that thirst, the world's coffee growers, each year, produce about 6 million tons of green coffee beans and ship them to thousands of coffee roasters around the globe. People who drink coffee range from those interested only in the caffeine "buzz," to the true aficionado, who, like wine connieseurs, are concerned with color, taste, quality and aroma.
Whether you order a cup a "joe", some hot "java" or a caffe macchiato, the primary ingredient remains the coffee bean. Coffee begins on a tree in a warm climate where rainfall is about 50 inches a year, the soil is well drained and preferably volcanic (this is why Hawaiian Kona coffee is so highly prized). The fruit of the coffee plant is called a "cherry" and is appropriately red in color. The heart of the cherry, generally two beans, is separated from the husk by hand and then air and sun dried. Separating the bean from its outer husk, called "hulling" is done either mechanically or by hand. These green beans, as they are now known, have a shelf life of about two years.
The mythical story on the discovery of coffee and its use by human beings, involves an Ethiopian goatherd named Kaldi. Kaldi watched in awe and amusement as his flock behaved very strangely each time they ate the bright red fruit from a special plant. He tried the berries and found himself suddenly alert and full of energy. The following day Kaldi reported his experience to a Muslim holy man at a nearby monastery who later gathered some berries which he found to have a bitter taste. Hoping to improve their flavor he roasted them in a fire, crushed them with a stone and boiled them in water. Almost immediately after trying his new concoction, his brain became more active and he was able to stay awake all night without being tired in the morning. News of this miracle berry drink spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and by the 16th century, European travelers were praising the drink in their journals. The secret was out!
Most gourmet coffee is produced from Arabica beans which results in a coffee rich and full, providing an intense and fulfilling taste experience. Unlike Robusa coffee, which is considered inferior in taste, aroma and body, Arabica beans grow at higher elevations which means that they take longer to mature thus allowing the beans to produce more of the oils which give coffee its remarkable flavor. With tastes including caramel, chocolate, nutty, earthy, spicy or even floral, gourmet coffee has something for nearly every palate.
It is the roasting process, however, correctly described as both an art and a science, that is essential to the outcome of any coffee. Roasting gives coffee beans their characteristic dark color and intense aroma. The heat cracks the beans, releasing the rich oils hidden inside. Roast at a temperature that is too low, and the bean becomes sour. Roast at too high a temperature and the bean is burnt with a the taste of wood ash. The darker roasts produce the espressos, while the lighter roasts yield the more mellow morning coffees.
Grinding the coffee, another critical phase in preparing the "perfect" cup, should be done at the last possible moment, just before brewing. Utensils should be clean and the water cold and untreated. A good rule of thumb is a ratio of about one tablespoon of ground coffee to every six ounces of water. Of course individual tastes vary, so adjust accordingly.
The Internet is a tremendous source for the refined drinker of gourmet coffee. In addition to buying the world's greatest beans online, there is easy access to the miscellaneous accessories necessary to prepare the ideal beverage. Coffee can be both a food and a pleasure and with a little online help the perfect ingredients can be easily gathered.
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Beloved Bishop O'Connell Football Coach Dies — Steve Trimble, Bishop O'Connell High School's varsity football coach since 2002, died suddenly at his office yesterday morning. Trimble played high school football in Cumberland, Md., before playing for the University of Maryland on a scholarship. He played free safety for the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears during the early-to-mid 80s, before playing in arena leagues and then joining the coaching staffs of several NFL teams. Trimble, 53, was the father of four sons, all of whom played football at O'Connell. [Arlington Catholic Herald]
Immigrant Advocate Wants Office for Latinos — Lois Athey, the head of tenants-rights group BU-GATA, told the County Board over the weekend that she would like the county to establish an Office of Latino Affairs for Arlington's 31,000 Latino residents. Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman asked County Manager Barbara Donnellan to look into options for further outreach to the Latino community. [Sun Gazette]
More iPads Coming for Arlington Students? — Camilla Gagliolo, the instructional technology coordinator for Arlington Public Schools, is a big believer in using iPads in the classroom. The device "is bringing educational technology to new levels of student engagement," she told a conference. iPads are currently in use at several Arlington elementary schools. [THE Journal]
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Michael Thompson didn't make the cut, but he walked away from Augusta National with the respect of the golf world.
Thompson, the U.S. Amateur runner-up, stood at 4 over on the 15th hole in Friday's second round, battling for a chance to make the cut. As he placed his putter on the ground for the birdie try, Thompson noticed the ball moved slightly, probably because of a slight puff of wind.
Thompson promptly called a penalty stroke on himself. Under the rules, if a player grounds his club and the ball moves, he is assessed a one-stroke penalty.
Rattled, Thompson went on to bogey three straight holes and wound up shooting 78, missing the cut by four strokes.
Because only Thompson saw the ball move, he could have ignored it and hit the putt. But the integrity of the game meant more to him.
"I don't want to create a bad image about myself, and that's something you just have to do," Thompson said. "You have to follow the rules. It doesn't matter how you're playing or what's going on. It just happens."
Give a birdie to Thompson for doing the honorable thing. And here's hoping he will get many more chances at Augusta National.
Birdie: Ian Poulter. You have to admire a player who wears pink slacks and matching cap. His game also was admirable, as he shot 69 to move into a tie for third at 5 under.
Bogey: Justin Rose. After leading the first round for the third time in the Masters, Rose again couldn't follow up. He shot 76 to fall to 2 over. An 8 on the par-5 15th didn't help matters.
Bogey: Steve Stricker. Once again, Augusta National wasn't kind to the former Illini star. Stricker shot 77 Friday to miss the cut for the fifth time in eight Masters.
Birdie: Todd Hamilton. Any time Hamilton makes the cut these days, it has to feel like a victory. The Illinois native finished the day at 3 over, earning the right to play on the weekend for only the fourth time in nine tournaments this year.
Bogey: Ernie Els. New swing coach Butch Harmon has plenty of work to do. Els shot a second straight 74 to miss the cut.
Bogey: Luke Donald. The former Northwestern star is going home for the weekend. A 75 left him one shot on the outside.
Bogey: Mark Calcavecchia. Seven wasn't his lucky number. He posted back-to-back 7s with a quadruple bogey on the par-3 12th (two balls in the water) and then a double-bogey 7 on the par-5 13th. One way to shoot 80.
Birdie: Gary Player. Dressed in white from head to toe, Player wrapped up his 51st Masters with a 78. Going into the round, Player told himself if he couldn't break 80, this would be his last Masters. Now he will be back to extend his record with his 52nd appearance next year.


Continuing the week of remaking blog favorites with terrible pictures, I baked cinnamon scones.
These scones could be the mascot for my site. SO easy, made with common pantry ingredients, crowd-pleaser, taste like a million bucks. Basically, what I strive to do with all of my recipes.
So it's not surprising that despite the unfortunate food photography when I first posted them in 2013, they are pinned over and over again. Honestly, they are awesome. And you're about to see why.
I made these on a whim one day, way before this blog. They were fun to make! There is something so soothing about working with basic dough ingredients, especially if the recipe comes out every time. I'm looking at you, cinnamon rolls.
They got rave reviews from family and friends, including my husband who is not a sweets person. It always tickles me when the simplest recipes are the most popular. People want simple, especially when it tastes like this.
I love that the ingredients are always around. I can whip them up whenever. No fresh fruit or crazy ingredients needed. Of course, if you get inspired, and have something interesting around, by all means. I've used this as a basic recipe and added all sorts of goodies- like applewood bacon & white cheddar.
Look at that cinnamon-sugar topping… and the icing? The flaky layers? You must try.
Takes all of 10 minutes.
Simple homemade cinnamon scones, topped with icing.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
In a separate bowl, mix egg yolk, honey and milk.
Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Form dough into a ball on a greased cookie sheet. (I use a cookie sheet with aluminum foil on top for easy clean up) Roll or pat out to half an inch in thickness and eight inches in diameter. Cut into eight equally-sized pieces.
Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over scones.
Mix together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until glaze forms. Drizzle over scones after they bake.
These sound delicious and I have all the ingredients in my kitchen! Might have to try these this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
That's my favorite part about this recipe! Thanks for visiting.
The only thing I don't have is honey, on hand immediately. I would think sugar would work in a pinch mixed with the yolk, do you think?
Just made these for breakfast with my granddaughters…..I forgot to separate the egg, and used agave syrup instead of honey…they were a hit! My oldest grandaughter is eight and asked for the recipe! This one's a keeper!
So easy, right? Glad you guys enjoyed them!
Mmm these scones sound wonderful, especially covered in all that cinnamon sugar!!! YUM!!


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Trump Consiglieres Giuliani and Bolton Paid Big Bucks by MEK Terrorist Group
Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, his pockets stuffed with terrorist cash, tweeted on Saturday that MEK is a viable alternative to the rule of the mullahs in Iran.
Tom Ridge, Louis Freeh and Bob Torricelli agree that NCRI (National Council of Resistance in Iran) is a very capable alternative to the Regime of Terror oppressing Iran for 40 years. They stand for freedom. pic.twitter.com/xaqzMkdDUS
— Rudy Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) July 13, 2019
Rudy, of course, didn't bother to point out that NCRI is a front organization for MEK, short for Mojahedin-e Khalq, the terrorist organization that wants, with the help of the neocons, to rule Iran.
According to research conducted by Ivan Kesić, a freelance writer for The Iranian, MEK is a terrorist organization on par with the Islamic State.
Kesić writes that "based on the facts and figures, due to the terrorist attacks committed by the Mujahedin-e Khalq more than 16,000 people have been killed in Iran alone, not counting their atrocities against Iranian and Iraqi civilians during the Iran-Iraq war and the 1991 uprisings in Iraq. Their tactics included bomb attacks, targeted assassinations, aircraft hijackings, and so on. Only from 26 August 1981 to December 1982, the MEK conducted 336 terrorist attacks against targets in Iran."
Americans were not immune from violence, according to Kesić:
Mujahedin-e Khalq has also conducted attacks against numerous Western targets, both in Europe, North America and elsewhere. In the early 1970s, MEK members killed several US soldiers and civilians working on defense projects in Tehran. Such victims included US Army Lt. Col. Lewis L. Hawkins who was assassinated in June 1973, US Army officers Col. Paul Shaffer and Lt. Col. Jack Turner killed in May 1975, an Iranian employee at the US Embassy in Tehran two months later, and US civilian contractors Robert R. Krongrad, William C. Cottrell Jr. and Donald G. Smith assassinated by four gunmen in August 1976. Furthermore, in May 1972 US Air Force General Harold L. Price was seriously wounded in attempted assassination. Several hours later, the MEK had a plan to assassinate US President Richard Nixon and they blasted a bomb at mausoleum where Nixon was scheduled to attend a ceremony just 45 minutes after the explosion. In November 1970, a failed attempt was made to kidnap the US Ambassador to Iran, Douglas MacArthur II. MEK gunmen ambushed MacArthur's limousine while he and his wife were en route their house. Shots were fired at the vehicle and a hatchet was hurled through the rear window, however, MacArthur remained unharmed. During the same period, MEK operatives also committed bombing of facilities of Pan-Am Airlines, Pan-American Oil, Shell Oil, and of gates of British Embassy.
Even Wikipedia, the establishment's online encyclopedia of spin and historical omission, admits NCRI is a front for MEK.
The organization has appearance of a broad-based coalition; however many analysts consider NCRI and the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) to be synonymous, taking the former to be an umbrella organization or alias for the latter, and recognize NCRI as an only "nominally independent" political wing or front for MEK. Both organizations are considered to be led by Massoud Rajavi and his wife Maryam Rajavi.
Not surprisingly, one of the most ardent Zionists to ever sit in Congress, Joe Lieberman, supports NCRI-cum-MEK and likely feeds at same MEK trough as Giuliani.
None other than establishment propaganda paragon Politico reported the former New York mayor's affection for MEK cash.
According to a financial disclosure reported on by The New York Times, Giuliani has been speechifying at hyperspeed for years, collecting $11.4 million for 124 appearances in just one year—and that was before signing up for the MeK gravy train around 2011. Perhaps he just didn't have time to consider the character of his paymaster.
Former Senator Joe Lieberman, the Conscience of the Senate, tells the Free Iran 2019 Conference that even as a Democrat he admires @realDonaldTrump heroism in standing up to the regime of terror in Iran. pic.twitter.com/BA7P4vxPEj
The euphonious sounding "2019 Free Iran conference" will be held this weekend at the MEK compound in Albania. The terrorist organization has produced a video announcing the arrival of the wined-and-dined, many undoubtedly on the payroll.
International lawmakers enter MEK's compound in Albania for 2019 Free Iran conference#FreeIran #WeSupportMEK #IStandWithMaryamRajavi
https://t.co/y4O2U1kx2q via @YouTube
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) July 13, 2019
The NCRI née MEK proudly announced the following participants:
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former United States Senator Joe Lieberman, Foreign French Foreign Ministers Michèle Alliot-Marie and Bernard Kouchner, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird, former US Senator Robert Torricelli and hundreds of other international lawmakers, official and dignitaries attend the Iranian opposition's 2019 Free Iran conference in 'Ashraf 3', the headquarters of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK or PMOI) in Albania. Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi is the event's keynote speaker.
The chief neocon warmonger and Trump national security adviser, John Bolton, was not included on the above list.
"There have been quite a few former officials, politicians, and retired military officers that have been cheerleading for the MEK over the last few years, but Bolton is one of their oldest and most consistent American supporters," writes Daniel Larison.
Bolton, like Giuliani, is slimy with MEK blood money.
MEK expert @joanne_stocker estimates that @AmbJohnBolton has been paid upwards of $180K by the group to speak at its events. Now he's in a position to advocate for it from inside the White House. @RichardEngel #OnAssignment pic.twitter.com/kxoi2FQ5dn
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 27, 2018


Loaves and Fishes is a metro wide program dedicated to preparing and serving an evening meal to people who are hungry and without homes. Over 70 volunteers from CTK prepare, serve and extend hospitality to 200+ guests the first Friday of each month. Our service site is St Stephen's church in south Minneapolis.


Of course I couldn't help myself and had to visit the local flower market while visiting Hong Kong this weekend. Love how pretty these two little guys came out! I like the thought that these little bouquets are symbolic of modern day Hong Kong, contrasting but harmonizing well with both Asian and Anglo influences.


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How African countries got their borders
In 1884 at the request of Portugal, German Chancellor Otto von Bismark called together the major western powers of the world to negotiate questions and end confusion over the control of Africa. Bismark appreciated the opportunity to expand Germany's sphere of influence over Africa and desired to force Germany's rivals to struggle with one another for territory.
The Berlin Conference was Africa's undoing in more ways than one. The colonial powers superimposed their domains on the African Continent. By the time Africa regained its independence after the late 1950s, the realm had acquired a legacy of political fragmentation that could neither be eliminated nor made to operate satisfactorily. The African politico-geographical map is thus a permanent liability that resulted from the three months of ignorant, greedy acquisitiveness during a period when Europe's search for minerals and markets had become insatiable.
At the time of the conference, 80% of Africa remained under Native Traditional and local control.
Fourteen countries were represented by a plethora of ambassadors when the conference opened in Berlin on November 15, 1884 by the imperial chancellor and architect of the German Empire, Otto von Bismarck to settle the political partitioning of Africa. Bismarck wanted not only to expand German spheres of influence in Africa but also to play off Germany's colonial rivals against one another to the Germans' advantage. The countries represented at the time included Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden-Norway (unified from 1814-1905), Turkey, and the United States of America. Of these fourteen nations, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Portugal were the major players in the conference, controlling most of colonial Africa at the time...
Following the conference, the give and take continued. By 1914, the conference participants had fully divided Africa among themselves into fifty unnatural and artificial States.
Here is a precolonial map:
Excerpted from an extensive discussion at Africa Federation, via fyeahblackhistory.
Labels: geography, history, TYWKIWDBI
Steve March 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM
And divide and conquer within those colonies as well as exploiting differences among the colonized was the rule. It's not wonder that it's been so hard for Africans to recover.
David Briggs March 30, 2012 at 12:51 AM
One question that I have asked is why has recent African history been so violent and bloody, especially as compared to earlier European conflicts. Having asked that, I have come to the conclusion that it is because of three major reasons, first the weapons available to the combatants. Up in Europe, the combatants were limited to either swords and related weapons in the earliest periods, or single shot muskets in the more recent periods. Both mean that it is much harder to kill someone in the first place, and it makes it easier to defend yourself from an aggressor.
A second reason is the media. Earlier European conflicts have been somewhat cleansed of the more bloody and unsavory aspects of the conflict, whereas we can see and more immediately react to current African conflicts.
And third and finally is because of European Colonialism, which (in the Middle East) placed the Kurds in at least two separate nations, this happened all over Africa, with some tribes being split between three or more nations. This both meant that the members of one tribe in Nation #1 cannot receive the support of it's natural ally, the members of the same tribe in Nation #2, and that both sections of the tribe will be forced to fight against more opponents then would have otherwise occurred naturally.
DaBris
Steve March 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM
You only have to look at how Belgium ruled Rwanda to see how colonial ruling tactics would give birth to extreme violence:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/rwanda/etc/cron.html
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Genetic diversity means the differences in genetic composition within and among populations of a given species.
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Genetic diversity is partitioned across the landscape differently for Hawaiian Coots and Hawaiian Gallinules; patterns of variation are likely influenced by behavioral and ecological mechanisms.
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Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems.
biodiversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems;
Genetic testing means an analysis of genetic markers to exclude or identify a man as the father or a woman as the mother of a child. The term includes an analysis of one or a combination of the following:
Genetic test means an analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites, that detect genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal changes. The term "genetic test" does not mean an analysis of proteins or metabolites that does not detect genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal changes; or an analysis of proteins or metabolites that is directly related to a manifested disease, disorder, or pathological condition that could reasonably be detected by a health care professional with appropriate training and expertise in the field of medicine involved.
Diversity means variety among individuals. Diversity includes, for example, variations in socio-economic status, race, developmental level, ethnicity, gender, language, learning styles, culture, abilities, age, interests, and/or personality.
Genetic resources means genetic material of actual or potential value.
inherited metabolic disease means a disease caused by an inherited abnormality of body chemistry for which testing is mandated by law;
Inherited Metabolic Disorder means a disease caused by an inherited abnormality of body chemistry and includes a disease tested under the newborn screening program as prescribed by Arizona statute.
Genetic material means any material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity.
Vaccine means a specially prepared antigen which, upon administration to a person, will result in immunity and, specifically for the purposes of this rule, shall mean influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
muscular dystrophy means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens the muscles that move the human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have incorrect and missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins they need for healthy muscles. It is characterised by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue;
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Neurobiological Disorder means an illness of the nervous system caused by genetic, metabolic, or other biological factors.
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Neurophysiological Testing means an evaluation of the functions of the nervous system.
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Clinical laboratory means a facility for the microbiological, serological, chemical, hematological, radiobioassay, cytological, immunohematological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease or assessment of a medical condition.
Psychophysiological Testing means an evaluation of the interrelationships between the nervous system and other bodily organs and behavior.
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Psychotropic drug means a substance that is:
Behavioral therapy means any interactive therapy derived from evidence-based research, including, without limitation, discrete trial training, early intensive behavioral intervention, intensive intervention programs, pivotal response training and verbal behavior provided by a licensed psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist.
Neurobehavioral Testing means an evaluation of the history of neurological and psychiatric difficulty, current symptoms, current mental status, and premorbid history, including the identification of problematic behavior and the relationship between behavior and the variables that control behavior. This may include interviews of a Member, a Member's family, or others.


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Informix, Siemens form Munich unit
Through the new division, the companies will develop products and marketing plans targeting telecoms, government, enterprise resource planning, and other industries.
Kim Girard
Informix is making another global move.
The Menlo Park, California-based database software maker and Siemens AG today announced they've formed a worldwide business division in Munich intended to help them push into new markets and expand service.
Through the new division, the companies will work together to develop products and marketing plans targeting telecommunications, government, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other industries. The new division builds upon the companies' 16-year relationship, which has resulted in 80,000 worldwide installations.
With the new division, Informix continues riding the wave of its recent comeback, which includes a new business plan and rebounding profits. In October, Informix marked a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit and a 23-percent increase in revenues.
Through the new unit, teams in the United States, Ireland, and Germany will work together to provide early availability of products. For companies like Informix and Sybase, getting products to market fast is critical to compete with Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM.
The division's internal business development teams will also identify new customer requirements and both sales organizations' efforts will be coordinated to serve client needs.
Informix's revenue for the third quarter ended September 30 reached $185.2 million, compared to $150.2 million a year ago. In October, the company also reported that its software license revenue grew 24 percent in the most recent quarter compared with the same period last year.
Discuss: Informix, Siemens form Munich unit


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The famous singer of this Mexican rap group is popular on Twitter, a social network full of memes and numerous comments about him
One of the most famous artists in the Mexican rap scene is Eduardo Dávaros Delena. He is the leader of the Mexican rap group Cartel de Santa, known as Babu. His images are leaking and the controversy surrounding the 46-year-old artist has begun. The clip was released online after the content and video were released by adult content platform OnlyFans.
For now, the artist has not resolved the dispute, but his fans are waiting for the singer to talk about this intimate video. The collector of 'Prussia', 'If they come tell you' and 'Pompos y Tarolas' caused outrage by admitting, in mid-2021, that he had taken a 'visionary' step to appease his partner's taste. by close association
In an interview with the famous YouTube interpreter, Luisito Comonica, he admitted that several years ago he underwent treatments to improve his sexuality, including the insertion of pearls or beads in his genitals to give his wife more happiness. The singer explained that after listening to the sex show, he decided to do a procedure called "pulling". Remember, Babo has always proven himself to be someone who isn't afraid to say what others have to say about his controversial posts.
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