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Gone Bananas
by Brooke Gazer August 13, 2019
by Brooke Gazer
By Brooke Gazer for The Eye Magazine
There are good reasons why bananas are the most popular fruit on the planet. Bananas are the world's s fourth richest dietary staple, after wheat, rice, and corn. Low in fat and rich in potassium and vitamins A, B, C and D, a medium banana has only 95 calories. This delicious fruit offers a quick, natural, and sustained energy boost with an added benefit; bananas have a type of protein that your body converts into serotonin. This is something commonly found in antidepressants, known to improve mood and promote relaxations. So if you are having a bad day, grab a banana.
Cuba first introduced bananas into the USA in the early 1800s. But the Boston Fruit Company had cornered the market by the latter part of that century, and more bananas were shipped th from Jamaica. At the turn of the 20 century (1899), the Boston Fruit Company merged with another banana trading company to become The United Fruit Company.
The Banana Republics of Latin America
United Fruit took the banana from luxury status to everyday household use, and its popularity was further increased in 1944, when the Chiquita banana jingle premiered in movie theaters. Using a little humor, it instructed people how to choose and use bananas. Chiquita owed much to the " Brazilian Bombshell " Carmen Miranda, the singer/dancer/actress who performed in turbans filled with fruit. To catch United Fruit's efforts to give bananas sex appeal, the original commercial appears on YouTube.
The broader impact of the United Fruit Company on Latin America, however, is no laughing matter. Under the pretense of helping to develop third world countries, this corporation displaced hundreds of thousands of indigenous and peasant farmers. They indulged dictators, instigated coups d'états, and employed violence to control workers. This grand organization was responsible for the term "Banana Republic," before it became a brand name for trendy clothing.
For nearly a century, United Fruit had a monopoly on banana production and shipping, controlling nearly ninety percent of the market. In 1985 it became Chiquita Brands International with headquarters in both the USA and Switzerland. While it operates more ethically today, it is still plagued by problems that emerged early on – environmental destruction to provide for monoculture, use of carcinogenic pesticides, exploitation of workers, aiding and abetting political and economic corruption.
Mexican Banana Production
Mexico currently holds tenth place in global banana production, and ranks thirteenth in banana exporting. The United States is among the world's largest banana importers, with 80% of its imports coming from Mexico. This simple fruit generates between $140-$190 million USD annually for Mexico, and sharing a border would make it a natural win- win for both countries . Let's hope the relationship continues.
Canada does not have the same proximity and most of their bananas originate in Central and South America, not Mexico. This is something that Mexico may want to address in an upcoming trade deal, since bananas represent 10% of Canada's total produce sales. That's not small potatoes!
Of about 1000 types of bananas grown in 150 countries, Mexico produces eight. Machos (plantains) are considered by some to be more of a vegetable than a fruit, as they are cooked and served as a side dish for lunch and dinner. The Cavendish banana is the most familiar variety, accounting for almost half of global imports. Tabascos are similar but the shape is slightly more curved. Dominicos are the tiny finger size bananas, sweeter and denser than Cavendish. Manzanas are the fat squat ones and are slightly more acidic. Morados have a reddish-purple skin and seem to have creamier texture.
Cooking with Bananas
In many baked goods, you can make a healthier product by substituting mashed bananas for up to half the oil. Here in Huatulco, bananas ripen quickly, so when they become soft, I peel them, pop them into the freezer, and use them in muffins.
Brooke Gazer
Brook was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but caught the travel bug early. In 2001 she and her husband opened Agua Azul la Villa (http://www.bbaguaazul.com/), a six-room bed and breakfast. You can read Brooke's blog here: https://www.brookegazer.com/. She also writes for The Eye (https://theeyehuatulco.com/), a regional English magazine in Mexico.
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Flower colours: White, Violet/Lavender, Light pink, Orange-Yellow.
Bloom time: Round the year.
Max reachable height: 2 feet.
Soil: Orchid mixes or a combination of orchid mix and soil-less potting mix for general potted plants.
Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the surface and top layer of the planting media to dry out before you water it again.
Temperature: They like to live in the high 80s during the day and no cooler than 50 F. (10 C.) at night.
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Attach a bamboo stake to the orchids spike when it reaches around 12 inches tall with orchid spring clips spaced every 2 inches.
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SharePoint-hírcsatorna szokott lenni, az alapértelmezett beállítás a szociális tapasztalatok, az Office 365 szolgáltatásban. Ha azt szeretné, hogy a hírcsatorna, akkor lehet bekapcsolni a SharePoint Online admin Center

## Hírcsatorna vagy sóvárog?
Az Office 365 tartalmazza két lehetőséget biztosít a vállalati szociális szolgáltatások: sóvárog és a SharePoint-hírcsatorna. Ha a csákány sóvárog, hogy a társadalmi tapasztalat, kövesse a [vállalat aktiválás folyamat](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Enterprise-Activation-process-4f924c74-87d2-49d0-a4f6-cba3ce2b0e7c) sóvárog aktiválásához. Aktiválása után sóvárog csempe jelenik meg az Office 365 Portálon és a app katapultszerkezet, így könnyen, az Office 365 felhasználók számára, hogy elérje sóvárog. Is ha a hálózat jogosult, a felhasználók is be kell jelentkeznie a sóvárog az Office 365 fiókkal.

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This week MSI has announced the availability of a new motherboard built for Threadripper: the X399 SLI Plus. MSI says the SLI Plus is an optimized workstation motherboard built for designers. Like the X399 Gaming Pro Carbon, it uses heavy plated heatsinks and 'Military Class VI' components. Although MSI is aiming at the professional market, they have still added plenty of features for gamers and enthusiasts as well, given the overlap in requirements.
As with other X399 boards, the MSI X399 SLI Plus uses eight total memory slots, although these are not reinforced. This configuration allows for up to 128GB of RAM in a quad channel setup. MSI uses their DDR4 Boost technology on the SLI Plus and lists memory speed support up to DDR4-3600+.
Power delivery is handled by a fully digital 13 phase VRM which looks quite similar to the Gaming Pro Carbon AC. Per the Military Class VI specs, it uses Titanium chokes and 'dark' capacitors. We cannot confirm by the pictures, however, it is likely using the same DrMOS ICs found on the Pro Carbon. Power is fed to the VRMs by two 12V CPU leads (one is optional) located in the upper left-hand corner of the board. The SLI Plus has a full two character debug LED as well as a simplified four LED debug system with LED's for Boot, VGA, DRAM, and CPU.
The SLI Plus has a total of six PCIe slots: two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and four full-length PCIe 3.0 slots. The two main GPU slots, capable of running x16/x16 if they are the only ones populated, are reinforced with MSI's Steel Armor to support heavy video cards and prevent potential damage to the slot. The motherboard supports 4-Way NVIDIA SLI and 4-Way AMD Crossfire technologies.
For storage, the SLI Plus has a total of eight SATA ports fed from the chipset, and has the same physical location and orientation of the Pro Carbon; six horizontal and two vertical. There are a total of three PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots which get their lanes from the CPU. Two of the M.2 slots support up to 80mm drives, while the middle slot can handle up to 110mm modules. Only the top M.2 slot has a heatsink for cooling down the installed M.2 module. U.2 support does not make it to the SLI Plus.
The audio side of the house is managed by a Realtek ACL1220 codec working in conjunction with MSI's Audio Boost 4 suite. While the Nahimic software package normally found on the gaming products does not make its way here, the SLI Plus uses separate audio layers for left and right channels, de-pop protection, Chemi-Con audio capacitors, EMI shielding and board separation, and a dedicated headphone amplifier which auto-detects impedance (use up to 600Ω).
As far as the overall aesthetic, MSI uses a black PCB and color scheme and lets the integrated RGB LEDs fit whatever theme a builder has in mind. LEDs make it on the back panel IO shroud, chipset heatsink, and a strip found on the back of the board under the SATA ports. Additional RGB LED strips can be added via the two onboard RGB headers. One is for a rainbow strip, while the other for general RGB; both are controlled by MSI's Mystic Light software.
Pricing was not listed, but we do expect the SLI Plus to come in under the Gaming Pro Carbon. Previous HEDT SLI Plus motherboards have often been the cheapest available, and it would be abnormal if this board was different. We should see these available for purchase soon.
I must admit ,I agree, the title should not contain the word budget as a statement if the article only references it by assumption. Then it feels like click bait a little bit. I can follow the logic , but it is not a fact at this point.
It'd be nice, but according to other sites MSI hasn't given pricing info.
On the other hand, while less loaded down than other X399 boards it still has enough stuff on it that it's still going to be pricey.
On other sites it is referred to as a "content creation" product, again with zero indication what qualifies it as such. Same thing here, but its "budget".


Supports pairing two smart devices at the same time.
As long as the phone has Bluetooth, you can connect to the Audi audio.
This product has a button, you can switch the U disk and Bluetooth mode, red and blue lights indicate the status.
Bluetooth mode, after the successful pairing of the phone and Bluetooth, you can choose music playback on your phone, and the car audio can be played.
Length of Cable: Approx. 38cm/15"
1. Only suitable for the car with 3G MMI System, neither 2G nor 3G+ !!!
2. Does not suport Audi A4, A5, Q5!!!
Please note: 1. Only suitable for the car with 3G MMI System, neither 2G nor 3G+ !!! 2. Does not suport Audi A4, A5, Q5!!! Fitment: Audi Series 2010-2016 A1 A3 A4L A6 A6L A7 A8L Q3 Q7; Volkswagen Series 2010-2016 Tiguan Golf 6 GTI CC TT Magotan.
Music Device Compatibility: iPhone 4/4S/5/5S/5C/6/6 Plus/7/7 Plus, iPod Touch (4th, 5th Generation), iPad (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Air), iPad mini, Android device (playlist not displayed), Windows Device (playlist not displayed).
Supports pairing two smart devices at the same time. As long as the phone has Bluetooth, you can connect to the Audi audio. This product has a button, you can switch the U disk and Bluetooth mode, red and blue lights indicate the status.
Bluetooth mode, after the successful pairing of the phone and Bluetooth, you can choose music playback on your phone, and the car audio can be played. U disk mode, as long as the U disk has songs files, plug in this line of USB interface can be, the car audio can play.
Note:Support 5V voltage only!!! The compatibility information provided for this Audi Bluetooth streaming adapter interface is provided as a guide only. Please ensure that your Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) system is 3 Generation.There may be more than one Bluetooth adapter available for Audi vehicles, please view all of the available options. Notice : not supports HFP AVRCP, not supports hands free phone call.It's support for getting your mobile music playing through your car stereo.


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The sky remained overcast in Waterford around noon, when the Winter Weather Advisory began, on the first day of 2021 on Friday, with icy conditions forecast.
Jessica McLean — Media News Group
Overcast conditions with a dusting of snow on the ground were what the weather was like around noon on Friday, New Year's Day 2021, when the Winter Weather Advisory began, in Waterford.
File photo: Icy conditions. Stephen Frye / Digital First Media
At about 1:15 p.m. on Friday, January 1, New Year's Day, as the wintery mix started to fall, DTE was reporting very few customers without power in the Detroit area.
Winter Weather Advisories issued for Metro Detroit Area on New Year's Day
According to Accuweather.com, a Winter Weather Advisory was issued for Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties, as well as Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair and Livingston Counties, from noon on Friday, New Year's Day, to 6 a.m. on Saturday.
A wintery mix of snow and ice is expected to fall, from 1 to 4 inches in these counties, while Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe Counties, which are also under another Winter Weather Advisory, are just expected to have freezing rain up to a tenth of an inch.
"Freezing rain, sleet and snow will overspread the region Friday afternoon. Most of the ice accumulations will occur Friday afternoon and evening. Precipitation intensity will decrease Friday evening before another round of snow, mixed with sleet and freezing rain moves in overnight Friday. Most of the snow accumulations will occur overnight Friday," the first Advisory stated.
And, the second, which extends until midnight on Friday, said, "A brief period of snow and sleet is possible as the precipitation overspreads the area Friday afternoon. The precipitation will then quickly transition to freezing rain. Temperatures will slowly inch above freezing Friday evening as the freezing rain diminishes to drizzle."
Icy roads are expected to impact afternoon and evening travel.
Michigan State Police (MSP) also hinted at the upcoming storm in a tweet, saying, "And, one last thing: sounds like a big ice storm coming in tomorrow. But, enjoy your NYE and we'll talk about that tomorrow."
And finally one last 2020 thing, sounds like a big ice storm coming in tomorrow. But enjoy your NYE, we will talk about that tomorrow.
On New Year's Day, police urged caution on the icy roads, however, tweeting, "Happy New Year to all. Looks like 2021 is sliding in with some ice and snow, make sure you keep it slow on the roads today. And, with ice comes power outages, so have your home emergency kit all ready to go. Hopefully, you won't need it, but better safe than sorry!"
Happy New Year to all! Looks like 2021 is sliding in with some ice and snow. Make sure you keep it slow on the roads today. And with ice comes power outages so have your home emergency kit all ready to go. Hopefully you won't need it, but better safe than sorry! pic.twitter.com/Pd3UwvUCHF
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 1, 2021
As of 1:16 p.m. on Friday, as the winter mix began to fall, however, according to the DTE Outage Map, only 331 customers were out of power, most of them in Wayne County, with 54 crews on the field.
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The 92-year-old was hospitalized with a severe illness in late June, but returned to intensive care on Thursday, his son said.
The veteran politician, the oldest head of state after Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, came to power in 2014, three years after the Arab Spring uprising toppled longtime despot Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked revolts in several Arab nations.
He was due to step down in November.
He was admitted to hospital last month after suffering what officials said was a severe health crisis.
They gave no further details at the time. But Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, who visited him in hospital, urged people to stop spreading "fake news" about his condition.
According to the country's constitution, Mr Chahed can take over as president for no more than 60 days or until a replacement is elected.
Earlier this year, Mr Essebsi announced that he would not stand in elections expected in November.
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Mr Essebsi was a former lawyer who studied and trained in the French capital Paris. During his long political career he also served as interior minister and Speaker of parliament.
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Ballard Spahr | Michael Sklaroff | Lynn Axelroth Receives CREW Award for Her Contributions to Commercial Real Estate
Lynn Axelroth Receives CREW Award for Her Contributions to Commercial Real Estate
Lynn R. Axelroth, a partner in the Real Estate Department at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, LLP, will be honored by Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Philadelphia for her significant impact on the commercial real estate industry over the past 25 years during CREW Philadelphia's 25th Anniversary celebration at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts today.
Lynn served as the first chair of the Ballard Real Estate Department's Construction Law Practice Group, was the first female managing partner of Ballard Spahr's Philadelphia office, and is one of the few women to have held a leadership position in an Am Law 100 law firm. She is one of five women who will be honored this year. CREW Philadelphia was established in 1984 to promote professional opportunities for women in the commercial real estate industry. It is a founding chapter of the national CREW network.
Among other major projects, Axelroth had lead roles in the development of The Philadelphia Phillies' new ballpark, The Philadelphia Orchestra's move to Verizon Hall, and the University of Pennsylvania's acquisition of the U.S. Postal Service's property around 30th Street.
"This is a wonderful honor. CREW is a terrific organization that has contributed a great deal to the region's commercial real estate practice," Ms. Axelroth said. "It is a privilege to be part of a profession that is linked so closely with the region's success. I cannot imagine a better job."
"Lynn is among the most gifted real estate lawyers in our community," said Michael Sklaroff, who chairs and manages the Real Estate Department at Ballard Spahr. "She enjoys a national reputation for her exemplary work in construction law."
Ms. Axelroth is a 1999 recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction Award, has been honored as one of the Top 50 Women in Business in Pennsylvania, and received the Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award for Outstanding Community Service. She is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading lawyer and Who's Who of Lawyers in the fields of real estate and construction, among other recognition.
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Degree programs in commercial photography teach students to express ideas and feelings through the lens of a camera. Find out about the curricula of these programs, and learn about career options, job growth and salary info for commercial photography program graduates.
There are several focus areas available within the field of commercial photography. For instance, commercial photographers can specialize in industrial photography, portrait photography or photojournalism, depending on their career goals.
A commercial photography degree program focuses on foundational art concepts and photography techniques. Students take classes in art history, color theory and digital photography. Lab courses teach about darkroom development and film editing as well as special tools, such as filters, specialty lenses and flashes. Students also learn the business and sales aspects of photography work. With a degree in commercial photography, graduates might be able to find work in such fields as industrial photography, portrait photography or photojournalism.
Although photography is a creative profession that requires some natural talent, commercial photography programs also help students develop photography skills, teach students how to cultivate contacts and help them find internships for work experience. Commercial photographers can sell their own work as art or work as a staff photographer for news media outlets and portrait companies. They might specialize in a particular type of photography, like industrial or portrait photography. Photojournalism represents another potential career path.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), photographers, in general, earned an average salary of $40,280 in 2015. Jobs in the field are anticipated to increase 3% for the years 2014 through 2024, which is slower than the average for all occupations.
Industrial photographers take pictures of subjects, such as people, products or landscapes, to be used in promotional media, like advertisements or books. Often, this involves the use of different equipment, such as artificial light, multiple lenses and tools for touching up or enhancing photographs. To attract enough work, photographers need technical know-how, creativity and the ability to adapt rapidly to changes in photographic technology.
Portrait photographers photograph of groups or individuals, depending on the situation. They can be self-employed with their own studio or work for an established portrait company or department store's photography department. Portrait photographers can specialize in a particular type of event, such as weddings, graduations or school picture day. They often work on location at the client's request. Portrait photographers might set their own appointments and use their own equipment or work with equipment provided by their employer and work when jobs are scheduled. They might need to retouch, develop and mount pictures for clients.
Photographers who own their own studios must purchase all needed supplies, including those necessary for keeping their camera equipment up-to-date. They need to keep records, bill customers, hire other workers and train employees as they grow their business. Freelance photographers might experience high expenses in order to keep up with new technology and equipment.
Photojournalists typically work for newspapers, magazines or Internet news sources. In a freelance capacity, they could photograph newsworthy events and market their work to one or more publications. They could also obtain staff positions and work with other journalists on assignment.
Individuals who want to become photographers can hone their skills by earning a bachelor's degree in photography, during which time they develop a portfolio of work. They can use this to demonstrate their skills to employers or clients who may hire them for work in industrial photography, portrait photography or photojournalism.


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Q: Github profile or repo card on websites made on Jekyll How to set up/embed github profile or github repository cards on your Jekyll personal website?
I am expecting to embed my personal projects from github in the form of widgets on my personal website.

A: I don't see a direct way to include data in static Jekyll HTML files.
But there are options:

*

*GitHub offers a JSON API for repos and users. Not sure what profile information you're looking for.

*Jekyll has data files in YAML where you can store this data and read information from.

My initial idea is to get data in JSON and convert it to YAML, manually or programmatically. Then, you can build a Jekyll site that reads the information from the YAML files.
You can try out the manual way:

*

*Read data from https://api.github.com/users/cadamini/repos using https://reqbin.com/

*Convert the resulting JSON file using https://www.json2yaml.com/
Put the resulting YAML file in your Jekyll instance, e.g in _data/github/repos.yml (exclude the hyphens).
Extract:
- id: 540417594
  node_id: R_kgDOIDYeOg
  name: add-theme-github-pages-demo
  full_name: cadamini/add-theme-github-pages-demo
  private: false

Use the following code/syntax to access the information:
{% for item in data.github.repos %}
  {{ item.name }}
{% endfor %}

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The former head of the Macarthur Football Association has thrown his support behind the South-West Sydney FC A-League bid. Rob Laws, who has 30 years of experience in the Macarthur soccer community, has joined the bid as a community ambassador. South-West Sydney FC is campaigning to become one of the two successful bids for the A-League expansion, which will welcome two new teams to Australia's top tier soccer league. Mr Laws said he was keen to see Macarthur represented in the A-League. "I see tremendous benefits in an A-League team representing the whole south-west area and the combination of Southern Districts Association and the Macarthur region brings huge advantages in a total football sense," he said. "South-West Sydney FC is backed by genuinely passionate football people who understand football here and are focussed on bringing the A-League to our entire community. "They are very keen to include Macarthur-based football supporters should their bid be successful. "I am pleased to be an ambassador for the region to assist the delivery of an A-League club to our wonderful community." The south-west bid is in opposition to the United for Macarthur bid spearheaded by Campbelltown Council. It encapsulates the area from Bankstown, Liverpool and Fairfield in the north to Mittagong, Bowral and Bundanoon in the south – covering all of Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly. Bid chairman Gino Marra said Mr Laws was a great asset to South-West Sydney FC. "Rob joining our club as a community ambassador is another step in the right direction for our A-League bid," Mr Marra said. "Rob is fully invested in football in this region, he's as passionate as we all are about football and bringing an A-League team to our community. "We will continue to build our club with a combination of local people, local money and local football knowledge. "We're absolutely delighted to have Rob join us on this journey." Find out more about the bid at southwestsydneyfootballclub.com.au.
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Former Macarthur Football Assocation boss backs south-west A-League bid
The former head of the Macarthur Football Association has thrown his support behind the South-West Sydney FC A-League bid.
Rob Laws, who has 30 years of experience in the Macarthur soccer community, has joined the bid as a community ambassador.
South-West Sydney FC is campaigning to become one of the two successful bids for the A-League expansion, which will welcome two new teams to Australia's top tier soccer league.
Mr Laws said he was keen to see Macarthur represented in the A-League.
"I see tremendous benefits in an A-League team representing the whole south-west area and the combination of Southern Districts Association and the Macarthur region brings huge advantages in a total football sense," he said.
"South-West Sydney FC is backed by genuinely passionate football people who understand football here and are focussed on bringing the A-League to our entire community.
"They are very keen to include Macarthur-based football supporters should their bid be successful.
"I am pleased to be an ambassador for the region to assist the delivery of an A-League club to our wonderful community."
The south-west bid is in opposition to the United for Macarthur bid spearheaded by Campbelltown Council.
It encapsulates the area from Bankstown, Liverpool and Fairfield in the north to Mittagong, Bowral and Bundanoon in the south – covering all of Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly.
Bid chairman Gino Marra said Mr Laws was a great asset to South-West Sydney FC.
"Rob joining our club as a community ambassador is another step in the right direction for our A-League bid," Mr Marra said.
"Rob is fully invested in football in this region, he's as passionate as we all are about football and bringing an A-League team to our community.
"We will continue to build our club with a combination of local people, local money and local football knowledge.
"We're absolutely delighted to have Rob join us on this journey."
Find out more about the bid at southwestsydneyfootballclub.com.au.
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Almost every baby will experience a diaper rash at least one time before age 3, with the majority of rashes occurring between 9-12 months. Diaper Rash or "diaper dermatitis" is a term used to refer to all rashes that appear on the diapered area of a baby's skin. Diaper rash is usually caused by the friction of a diaper rubbing back and forth across a baby's skin during prolonged exposure to the moisture of urine and stools.
Most diaper rashes are minor and can usually be resolved easily with simple home remedies in just a few days. However, diaper rashes do damage skin and make it susceptible to bacteria and yeast. If your baby's rash does not improve with home remedies or worsens, contact your doctor.
Change wet diapers frequently. A dry bottom is a healthy bottom. Change newborn diapers every two hours. Once your baby begins to urinate less frequently, you can space diaper changes out accordingly.
Watch out for "battery acid" poops! Change poopy diapers right way. Your baby's skin is no match for the naturally irritating substances in poop! Anything in your baby's food that alters the pH balance (acidity) of her stools can cause her poops to burn and sting her skin.
Wipe well with unscented wipes or plain water. Consider using cloth wipes and making your own baby wipe solution. We recommend this Lusa Organics Recipe.
Use natural, cloth diaper safe oils to protect sensitive bottoms. We love the natural and essential oils found in Lusa Organics Booty Balm.
Air it out! Indulge your little one in some "diaper-free" time. Lay your baby on a towel (with a waterproof pad underneath) with his bottom up. This is a great way to help dry out a rash.
Keep calm and cloth diaper on!
What in disposables diapers can lead to more rashes?
The lack of airflow in tight-fitting disposables. Skin needs to breathe to stay healthy.
The chemicals in disposables. The super absorbent polymers (SAPs) in disposables hold in moisture and heat, two factors that cause bacteria and yeast to grow. SAPs are also known to cause skin irritation.
Babies wearing disposables aren't changed until the diaper is "full". Because the SAPs in disposables are so effective at holding urine, babies wearing disposables are changed less often than cloth diapered babies.


I remember the piquette of my neighbour the mason-winegrower. He had just one vat. Once the wine out of the vat he would put water and sugar on the remaining skins of the grapes. Thus he would produce a light wine : the "piquette" that he would bring along with him at work. Nowadays you can no more be mason and winemaker it is forbiden to produce the "piquette" everybody is more professionnal, but life has lost something.


Welcome back, Stuart Klawans ["Film," Jan. 28]. I don't know where you've been, but I've missed you. With the issue that arrived in today's mail, I've resumed reading The Nation from back to front.
Kudos for endorsing a progressive movement instead of an individual candidate! A group of progressives held a "Caucus of the Future: Direct Democracy in Action" in Des Moines on January 2-3. It's about building a movement independent of the political parties (more info at Iowa Counter-Caucus).
The most balanced and perceptive piece on the election I've seen. Your emphasizing the need "to build the public support vital…for capturing the opportunity to transform the country" is paramount.
The Nation's well-thought-out editorial on this incredibly important election season includes some bracing statements for the birth of a "progressive insurgency." But you decline to make an endorsement. It seems to me that a more forthright stance is called for, especially in light of the powerful language you've chosen: "historic opportunity," "ferment in the air," "yearning for change," "resuscitation of America's most inspired dreams of justice and equality" and "the kindling is in place." Why not just come out of your cautious shell and endorse a candidate? One more thing: why the cover portrait of the two mainstream media darlings when, I would wager, many readers are fed up with being force-fed those two?
So you've examined all the candidates and found Dennis Kucinich to be most closely aligned with your magazine's values. No surprise there. Time after time I hear people, organizations and publications say Dennis represents their positions but isn't electable. If everyone who agreed with him would simply vote for him or give him an endorsement, he wouldn't just be electable, he'd be unstoppable.
How about showing a little courage? The kind of courage Dennis shows every time he stands up to the political and corporate machines that try to silence him. Come on, Nation, walk your talk!
Eric Alterman has it right! Jews like Russ Feingold, who actually represent what a majority of Jews believe, are marginalized while AIPAC-loving neocons like Joe Lieberman are treated like they represent mainstream Jewish views ["The Liberal Media," Jan. 7/14]. My parents are Holocaust survivors. What family we have live in Israel, and they work for peace! The Israeli press does a far, far better job of covering the differing points of view than our corporate media do. The media here are so co-opted, I have to e-mail my cousins to find out what Israelis really think.
Eric Alterman hits right on the money. That the likes of Richard Perle, Norman Podhoretz, Bill Kristol et al. are the most heard and quoted "voices" of American Jews is ludicrous. It is bad for all Americans, not just Jews, that these neoconservative pundits and ultra-rightist organizations have influenced the disastrous policies in Iraq and now beat the drum for an attack on Iran.
Of the Jews who support a Palestinian state, the majority support it in the context of Israel as a Jewish-exclusivist entity. This is the fertile soil in which neocon representation and hawkish organizations bloom. Jews who cringe at the idea of evangelicals making our country a Christian-exclusivist state nevertheless support the Jewish exclusivity of Israel. Jews who support civil rights here continue to support Jewish "right of return" to Israel, while keeping it closed to Palestinian refugees. Jews who would never utter the n-word vilify Arabs/Muslims. I am in a very small minority of Jews who call for the end of Zionism, accountability for Zionism's crimes against humanity, the return of the refugees and one multiethnic democratic state in Israel/Palestine. If more Jews had this truly liberal point of view, we would not be represented by hawkish Zionist organizations.
One definition of McCarthyism is to lump people together into a group and then generalize about their personal views. Eric Alterman is guilty of such McCarthyism in his January 7/14 column. He lists a group of mostly conservative Jews he thinks are bad for the Jews. He describes thus: "Most are Bush apologists, most supported the invasion of Iraq and most are sympathetic to the idea of an invasion of Iran." I am a liberal Democrat who was part of the legal team opposing Bush's election. I am as far away from being a Bush apologist as possible. I opposed the invasion of Iraq and currently oppose an invasion of Iran. But because I am a Jew and I support Israel (though I oppose the occupation and favor the two-state solution), Alterman lumps me together in the same group as many with whom I disagree. If this is not ethnic profiling, I don't know what is.
I am pleased to hear of Alan Dershowitz's political perspicacity on matters relating to the election of George W. Bush, neoconservatism, Iraq, Iran and the like. Alas, Dershowitz doth protest quite a bit too much regarding the rest. In my column, I listed those Jewish commentators who speak out most frequently on the Middle East. Surely Dershowitz cannot object to being included on such a list. After doing so, in the following sentence I described the views of "most" of those listed above. Clearly the word "most" implies something different from "all" and allows, explicitly, for exceptions, including Dershowitz, among others. If Dershowitz wishes to emphasize further what I have already implied in my column, however, I have no objection. His accusations, however, of "McCarthyism" and "ethnic profiling" not only strike me as wrongheaded and inaccurate but are unbecoming a Harvard professor (not to mention a graduate of Brooklyn College), and as such, they are making me more than a little verklempt.


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Definition of for instance
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In Wisconsin, for instance, children were presented with a box full of candidates that lawyers on either side had already thoroughly interviewed to serve on a grand jury. — Michael Waters, Smithsonian, "When 6-Year-Olds Chose Jury Candidates," 11 July 2019 In entrepreneur-friendly Stockholm, for instance, there was little opposition when e-scooters were first introduced. — Washington Post, "Electric scooters have arrived in Europe — and a lot of people there hate them too," 10 July 2019 This is why tech entrepreneurs, for instance, do so well so early, and why older people have a much harder time innovating. Crystallized intelligence, in contrast, is the ability to use knowledge gained in the past. — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, "How To Embrace Professional Decline," 10 July 2019 Experts could have testified, for instance, how McAnulty's parenting was affected by her own abusive childhood decades earlier and that her lower-than-average intelligence and mental illness affected her decisions, the judge said. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon's only woman on death row to get new trial: Judge says he'll throw out her child-torture murder conviction," 9 July 2019 Invesque, for instance, opposed MCA's request to borrow up to $1.5 million from MCA owner Allied Integral United Inc. — Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, "Memory Care strikes deal with landlord to exit bankruptcy," 8 July 2019 The Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay, for instance, echoed many flavors in the burrata dish, not necessarily presenting a pure contrast, while still cutting against the burrata's creaminess. — Wine Australia, Bon Appétit, "How Three Aussie Gents Brought Australian Café Culture to New York City," 8 July 2019 In Mauritania, for instance, a paltry 21% of its 4 million people are online, according to data from the World Bank. — Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz Africa, "Mauritania blocked the internet over protests though just one in five people are online," 28 June 2019 In California, for instance, costs are an average of about $5,000 to $7,000 a month. — John Caniglia, cleveland.com, "Rape of 95-year-old with dementia raises questions about Ohio's assisted-living regulations for staffing, training," 23 June 2019
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/*
 * Licensed under the MIT license:
 * <http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php>
 */

namespace OAuth;

/**
 * A data type that represents an End User via either an access
 * or request token
 *
 * @author Andy Smith <termie@google.com>
 * @author Nico Kaiser <kaiser@boerse-go.de>
 */
class Token
{
    /**
     * @var string
     */
    protected $key;

    /**
     * @var string
     */
    protected $secret;

    /**
     * Constructor
     *
     * @param string $key
     * @param string $secret
     */
    public function __construct($key, $secret)
    {
        $this->key = $key;
        $this->secret = $secret;
    }

    /**
     * Get key
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function getKey()
    {
        return $this->key;
    }

    /**
     * Set key
     *
     * @param string $key
     */
    public function setKey($key)
    {
        $this->key = $key;
    }

    /**
     * Set secret
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function getSecret()
    {
        return $this->secret;
    }

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     * Set secret
     *
     * @param string $secret
     */
    public function setSecret($secret)
    {
        $this->secret = $secret;
    }

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     * Generates the basic string serialization of a token that a server
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     *
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    {
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Samsung's Tizen Smart TV Operating System
TV & Theater
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Samsung Elevates Smart TV Performance With The Tizen Operating System
Image provided by Samsung
by Robert Silva
Robert Silva has written about audio, video, and home theater topics since 1998. Previously, Robert was an audio/video expert for About.com.
Samsung's Smart TV platform is considered one of most comprehensive and, since 2015, it's Smart TV features have been built on the Tizen operating system platform.
Here is how the Tizen operating system is implemented in Samsung smart TVs.
The Smart Hub
The key feature of Samsung smart TVs is the Smart Hub onscreen interface. It is used for feature access and app management. On Tizen-equipped TVs, the smart hub consists of a horizontal navigation bar that runs along the bottom of the screen. Running from left to right the navigation icons include (follow along with the photo at the top of this page):
Gear Icon – When you select this icon, the quick settings menu is shown just above the main bar. You can go to any setting you see, select it, and make picture adjustments. If you go back and select the gear icon it will take you to a more extensive settings menu that covers most of the screen.
Box with Arrow – When you highlight this icon, an input selection menu is displayed above the main navigation bar. From there, you can then select any of the inputs. The selection even includes a PC, provided it is connected to the same home network as the TV. This allows you to access any compatible audio, video, or still images you might have stored on the PC. If you go back and click on the gear icon, a more traditional input selection menu is displayed on the top left corner of the TV screen and you can make your selection there if you prefer.
Magnifying Glass – This is the Search Menu. When selected, you will see the comment "Search for TV programs, movies, TV channels, or applications". When selected, you will be taken to a full-screen search display that includes a virtual keyboard. You can type in search terms by scrolling through the keyboard using the TVs remote (the TV remote does not have any number or letter buttons), or you can plug in a standard Windows USB keyboard and scroll or type.your entries.
Square With Four Small Boxes – If you see this icon on your TV, clicking on it takes you directly the full apps menu. This icon is not included on all Tizen-equipped TVs.
TV Plus –This feature is sponsored by Fandango Now. When you select it, you will see a sampling of movies and TV shows that you can rent or buy from the Fandango online service. You then follow any needed rental or purchase instructions for viewing.
App Management and Navigation – The rest of the bar to the right of the previous icons feature any pre-loaded apps, as well as those you have added. As you highlight each app, you will see a display of highlighted content or functions for each app. In addition, as you scroll through the horizontal navigation menu, you will see a box that says "Apps". If you select this you will be taken to the main apps menu (just like the previous "four box" icon) which lists all the apps you have downloaded and others that are available to download. If you don't see an app you would like, you can also click on the search icon in the top corner of the apps menu page and see if it is available. The apps menu also always to "pin" or "unpin" any apps you would like to see displayed on the navigation bar (just like you might do when pinning apps to a PC start menu).
The navigation bar also features a selection labeled "Web Browser". Selecting this, you are taken to a full internet web browser that provides similar search capabilities as one PC or smartphone (easier if you plug in a windows keyboard).
As you explore the navigation bar further, you may notice some duplication with the input selection menu. However, integrating both input and app selection together really makes things quick as easy.
Additional Support For Samsung's Tizen-Equipped TVs
The Tizen operating system provides synch for Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth. Samsung allows sharing audio and video content from compatible smartphones and tablets using Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth via its SmartView app. You can also use your smartphone to control the TV, including menu navigation and web browsing.
If you have a compatible device (Samsung indicates their own branded Smartphones and Tablets - which run on Android) that are in use, the TV will automatically search and lock on it for direct streaming or sharing. Also, with the TV and mobile device sharing a direct "connection" viewers can watch live TV content on their mobile device anywhere within range of their home network. As an added bonus, the TV doesn't have to remain on.
In addition to navigating the Tizen-based smart hub using traditional remote control point-and-click functions, select Samsung TVs also support voice interaction via voice-equipped remote controls. Some remotes use Bixby. However, Bixby voice control is proprietary and not compatible with other voice assistant platforms, such as Alexa or Google Assistant.
Select Samsung TVs also provide the ability to control other smart home devices using compatible smartphones and tablets via the Smart Things App.
Tizen has enabled Samsung to improve the look and navigation of its Smart Hub onscreen menu system. You can use either the interface as displayed, or you can the remote control to access a more traditional menu layout for more comprehensive operation or setting options.
Samsung first incorporated the Tizen system into its TVs in 2015. Firmware updates have added features, so there may be some variation in the look and function of the smart hub display you might see on their 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, with additional variations possible going forward.
Are You New to Finding and Using Apps on Your Samsung Smart TV?
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The Gaels spoiled Carleton's playoff hopes in the final game of the regular season, beating the Ravens 37-15 in Ottawa on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
The early part of the game was dominated by the kickers, as Dillon Wamsley (London, Ont.) of the Gaels and Michael Domagala of the Ravens traded field goals in the first quarter. After Carleton gave up a safety, Queen's took a 5-3 lead into the second quarter.
Wamsley hit another field goal to start a Gaels dominated second quarter. Derek Wiggan (Toronto) scored the first touchdown of his Gaels career in his final game in the tricolour, as the fifth year defensive lineman picked up Carleton quarterback Nick Gorgichuk's fumble deep in Ravens territory and walked it into the end zone.
Curtis Carmichael (Scarborough, Ont.) scored the first offensive touchdown for the Gaels with 10 seconds left in the first half. On the play, Billy McPhee (Burlington, Ont.) threw his 44th touchdown pass for Queen's, overtaking Beau Howes for sole possession of fourth place in all-time touchdown passes in a Gaels career. Howes was the last Queen's quarterback to face the Ravens in 1998.
Following Carmichael's touchdown, Tunde Adeleke returned Wamsley's kickoff 96 yards. As time expired on in the first half, Nick Dowd (Gananoque, Ont.) made a touchdown saving tackle on the three yard line, as the Gaels escaped the first half with their 22-3 lead intact.
The Ravens marched down the field in the third quarter, going 54 yards on seven plays down to the Queen's 13 yard line. Jason Shamatutu (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) intercepted a Gorgichuk pass in the end zone to halt Carleton's attack late in the third quarter.
After Alex Carroll pulled in another Queen's touchdown, Wiggan combined with Wesley Mann (Almonte, Ont.) to stuff Ravens backup quarterback Jesse Mills for no gain on third down. On the ensuing drive, Justin Gleben (Barrie, Ont.) punched in the Gaels final touchdown of the 2014 season from one yard out, as Queen's defeated Carleton 37-15.
Jesse Andrews (Arnprior, Ont.) put his name into the Gaels single-game record book on Saturday, as the third year rushed for 221 yards on 30 carries. Andrews rushing yards total puts him ahead of one of Mike Giffin's games in 11th, while the number of attempts ties him with games had by Ryan Granberg and Jimmy Therrien for seventh.
McPhee ends his Gaels career with 8,305 passing yards, securely in second place for all-time Queen's. With 39 yards on the ground in the game, McPhee lands in second place for most rushing yards in a career by a quarterback with 401 over his five years at Queen's.
Carroll's final season with the Gaels was one for the record books, finishing tied for fifth with James Maclean's 2001 season for most receptions in a season with 52. With 875 receiving yards this season, Carroll moves into seventh in most yards receiving in a season.


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Home Affairs and Border Force executives to appear at ACLEI's first public inquiry with former ABF chief Roman Quaedvlieg
By Stephen Easton
The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity will hold its first-ever public hearings in 13 years as part of its inquiry into allegations of a corrupt relationship between parts of the Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force, and casino operator Crown Resorts.
Former Australian Border Force Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg will be one of the first three witnesses at the hearings, which start on Tuesday, October 29, along with ABF deputy commissioner Mandy Newton and Home Affairs first assistant secretary Peta Dunn.
Dunn is in charge of immigration programs at Home Affairs and Newton is the deputy commissioner for ABF operations. "Mandy is responsible for providing high-level strategic direction across all operational activities around the border," according to her official profile. "This includes the management of travellers, goods and cargo, as well as enforcement and maritime operations."
The ACLEI investigation follows serious allegations about government ministers, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and immigration authorities arranging special treatment for Crown and the operators of gambling junkets that bring high-rolling international visitors to its venues.
The anti-corruption body has scheduled three days of hearings next week at the Victorian County Court in central Melbourne, with a fourth day to be confirmed.
In July, Quaedvlieg was one key source of startling claims reported by journalists from Nine and the ABC suggesting some people of very questionable character were ferried in and out of the country to gamble large sums of money. Many of his recollections came from his time as a senior officer with the Australian Federal Police but he also said that as ABF commissioner, he had been asked by two ministers and a backbencher to help smooth the passage of big-spending Chinese gamblers into the country.
The thrust of the reporting — like the claim that an ABF officer "moonlighted to provide security for an international criminal fugitive" who was involved in arranging trips to Crown's gambling venues and that a Victorian police detective did much the same — were backed up by independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie, who said he had heard similar claims from multiple whistleblowers who had worked at Crown and as police officers.
Agencies of the Victorian, New South Wales, West Australian, and Commonwealth governments have all been implicated in various allegations, and six different government bodies have reportedly launched investigations as a result, but each will only look at one narrow part of the overall picture. While ACLEI has strong powers to investigate corruption, it is only able to look at the role of certain specified federal law enforcement agencies.
Fending off claims that an ACLEI inquiry was an inadequate response from the federal government, Attorney-General Christian Porter said that if the watchdog uncovered crimes by people outside its jurisdiction, it could refer the evidence to the AFP.
Crown Resorts strongly refuted the stories and even paid for full pages in newspapers to mount a list of rebuttals. These were categorically rejected in a joint editorial from The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and 60 Minutes.
Stephen Easton is a former journalist at The Mandarin.
People: Many Newton Peta Dunn Roman Quaedvlieg
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When sisters Artemis and Sophia Mazzini set off for Rutgers, they had no idea that their college career would be shaped by a devastating situation within their family.
Whether you live on campus, off campus or commute, getting involved is one of the most important things you can do at Rutgers -- but it can also be confusing as a new student.
Rutgers is now on the receiving end of a $2 million federal grant that will allow the University to expand its support systems for victims of sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
Five Rutgers graduate students recently took first place in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Innovation in Affordable Housing Competition.
The Rutgers Business School—New Brunswick has been awarded the Gold Chapter Award by the Beta Gamma Sigma international honor business society, making it the No. 1 ranked chapter in the world out of 544 business schools.
Rutgers–New Brunswick's 251st commencement is this Sunday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at the High Point Solutions Stadium on Busch campus.
A Rutgers-affiliated individual was robbed earlier today on Delafield Street between Bristol and Courtland Streets, according to the New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD).
TAG Day, or Teaching Annual Giving Day, is back at Rutgers to teach students about philanthropy and encourage them to support the University.
The Emerald City is home to an expansive museum scene, showcasing a little bit of everything, from art to industrial history. While there were too many museums to visit in just a week, we made our way to two of Seattle's most popular and entertaining museums — Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Museum of Pop Culture.
Three New Brunswick residents have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Enrique Perez Galindo, 29, early Saturday morning, according to the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD).
The Department of History's women's and gender history graduate program was recently ranked No.1 in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report.
Students gathered on their yoga mats Wednesday night before Jessamyn Stanley, a yoga teacher and body positivity activist who encourages anyone and everyone to take up the practice.
On Monday night a flyer that read "Imagine a Muslim-Free America," was posted on the wall of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC), which houses a designated prayer room for Muslim students, according to authorities.
Three Rutgers graduates have found themselves in the last place they expected — a newsroom halfway across the country in Fargo, North Dakota.
The introduction of PROUD Family Health at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's (RWJUH) Somerset Family Practice on Jan. 30 will make it the first hospital in New Jersey to offer specialized primary care services for the LGBTQIA community, according to NJ Advance Media.
The New Jersey Film Festival is returning to Rutgers for the second time in the event's 35th year, taking its place as one of the longest-running festivals in the state.
Dozens of Rutgers students and New Brunswick residents marched throughout the city on Sunday afternoon to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Students cradling purple candles gathered together for a vigil to remember domestic violence survivors as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday night.


Ronald L. Coxson, Sr., age 64, of Jackson St., Jamestown passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2018 in UPMC Horizon Greenville.
He was born in Greenville on April 19, 1953 a son of Frank and Anna (Tumpak) Coxson. He was a 1971 graduate of Reynolds High School and was employed as an Union Representative at the former Damascus Tube Corp. for 30 years. He was a member of Reynolds V.F.W Post #7599 and Greenville Family Moose Center #276.
Ron enjoyed golfing, reading, and playing corn-hole.
He is survived by a daughter; Tracy Carothers and her husband Chad of Jamestown, a son; Ronald L. Coxson, Jr. of Salem, OH, a brother; Randy Coxson and his wife Vicki of Greenville, a sister-in-law; Jacqueline Coxson of Georgia, two grandchildren; Madison and Carter Carothers and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Coxson.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Sending our Deepest Sympathies to the family of Ron at this time of sadness. I really enjoyed a great conversation all the time with Ron on fb. He was really a wonderful guy. The heavens have gained a great angel in Ron. May he finally be without pain and with Our Lord in heaven. Rest in Peace, Ron.
To brother Randy and all of Ron's family, my deepest sympathies. In God's peace, may you enjoy his life in memory.
My condolences to your family. I worked with Ron, what a wonderful man. He is in Gods hands now. He will take care of him.
My deepest sympathies to the Coxson family in your loss. Ron was a great friend and former RHS Classmate. I cherish the times these past few years I got to spend with Ron planning and enjoying our class gatherings at the Reynolds VFW. I speak for all of us in that group, "We will miss you dearly Ron ". May you rest in eternal peace in the house of the Lord.
Our deepest sympathy to the family , such a great guy will be missed here at the campgrounds.
Ron. So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts through this difficult time for you and your family.
One of your ex patients. Josephine Morris.
This world has lost a very special person , I am so happy and honored to share part of my life with you Ron, You will always remain a huge part of my heart now and forever.
and we our saddened by the loss of such great person. He loved and cherished his children and grandchildren and he was always full of pride when talking about them. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you shared.
Sorry for your loss, Ron was a great person.


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Yabby You was born Vivian Jackson in a Kingston ghetto. By the time he was 17, Jackson was so malnourished that he had to be hospitalized.
He was eventually left with severe arthritis and crippled legs. While he could not work, he had musical talent and -- taking his cues from divine inspiration that he felt came from the sounds of nature around him (and the help of friends) -- founded a harmony trio, the Prophets, in 1972. They made their single debut with "Conquering Lion," a classically styled reggae song with a deeply personal message. They made a few more singles and eventually they all appeared on Jackson's debut album, Conquering Lion. Throughout the decade, he recorded frequently on his Prophet label. He was closely affiliated with King Tubby, whose dubs often appeared on the B-sides of Jackson's singles. It was Tubby who gave Jackson his famous nickname, Yabby You. Some of Yabby You's better-known albums from this period include Chant Down Babylon Kingdom (1976) and Deliver Me from My Enemies (1977).
When not recording his own material, Yabby You launched the careers of other new singers including Michael Prophet, Wayne Wade, and Tony Tuff. He also began producing the early recordings of such performers as Willie Williams, Ras I-buna, and Half Pint. A Yabby You-produced recording usually featured a distinctive bassline combined with organs, horns, and soaring harmonies that he used to create a meditative, spiritual atmosphere. He continued recording steadily through the mid-'80s, and then abruptly stopped after a 1985 North American tour with his backup band, the Gladiators. He often needed crutches to perform. He recorded after that but nothing was released, so, in essence, Yabby You disappeared until 1991 when some of those recordings began to emerge. After that, he resurfaced and began releasing new and old material again. In 2000 he released a singles remix project with Glen Brown; the album included a remix of "Conquering Lion" by Smith & Mighty. Yabby You died on January 12, 2010, from a ruptured brain aneurysm. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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By admin in The Craft of Writing on March 8, 2017 .
If you've read my Pikes Peak blog this month and have come over from that site to continue our discussion of story, then welcome. Here we will get a little more in depth about the issues of story. Unfortunately, people have built entire university classes, how-to books, as well as initiating blood feuds on the proper way to right a book.
First of all, unless your name is George RR Martin, JK Rawlings, or Stephen King, you cannot sit on your high throne telling people how to write books. Please understand this is NOT what I'm doing. I just want to share some insights that I made while writing my first and second unpublished novels.
The Story Arc: Three ACT Structure
I have come to believe that the three act structure (or the five act, if you're doing the Freytag model,) is not only logical, its biological. Our human brains just don't want to process a story that doesn't have a beginning, a middle, and an end. That's why the vast majority of stories, plays and films follow it. But let's dig deeper.
Within the three act structure are some hurdles your character must face, or else the story falls flat. Each act has these beats and your character must hit them in order to move the story along.
(Remember, I use Blake Snyder's Save the Cat organization system, so grab a copy if you want more details.)
This is that moment when the protagonists world changes. She becomes aware of an issue that will push her out of her comfort zone. For Catniss Everdeen, it was the lottery where her sister was chosen. For Luke Skywalker, it was finding the 3d video of princess Leia. The hero or heroine hasn't decided to go at this point. All that has happened is they are presented with a glimpse into another world.
The Call to Adventure, the Debate and its Acceptance.
At some point a wise old person shows up, hints at what may happen next, and gives the call to adventure. Your protagonist isn't really sure they want to go. They might have loved ones to take care of, or they're scared of change. Maybe they lack self-confidence and just need to believe in themselves. Regardless of the situation, they need to think about the offer.
Eventually, they accept. (We wouldn't have a story if they didn't.) Whether they boldly go, or are timid, or even petrified, the protagonist must choose on their own.
I saw Suicide Squad in theatres, like a lot of people. While it was a fun romp, the story had many flaws. There's a scene, just about at the end of Act 1 where the characters have micro bombs implanted in their necks to make them compliant.
While I know this is a trope from the comic book, it kills a lot of the story. 1.) These villains aren't redeemable because they're forced. 2.) There's little tension among the team because at no point in time will anyone try to run away after Slipknot. 3.) When their second opportunity for redemption comes around after Col. Flag destroys the remote controlling the bomb, we know its hallow because you can make a pretty good guess that the real bad guy, Amanda Waller, has her own version of that box. Your protagonist has to choose on their own, to be the hero.
The Mid-Point
This is where all the marbles are. This is the point where your hero's true character begins to show. The plot directed threat is either minimized or non-existent at this phase. Any failure is a personal failure and not directly the fault of the antagonist. Any victory is stale and leaves the tastes of ashes in her mouth.
It's at the midpoint that Roy Hobbs, the hero in Bernard Malamud's debut novel, The Natural, is riding high on success and fame. He's even dating the team's owner's niece. But it all goes bad. The fame and celebrity turns sour as the team's winning streak ends.
The midpoint is also where we foreshadow all the bad stuff that's going to happen to our protagonist, very shortly. She thinks she's figure it out. That she's conquered her fears, her enemies and her obstacles. Heh, heh, heh! Boy is SHE IN FOR A SURPRISE!!!!!
Author James Scott Bell wrote a lovely little help-me guide called Write your Novel from the Middle. In it, he says the following:
At this point in the story the character looks at himself. He takes
stock of where he is in the conflict (and) . . . has either of two
basic thoughts. In a character driven story, he looks at himself
and wonders what kind of person he is. What is he becoming?
If he continues the fight of Act II, how will he be different? What
will he have to do to overcome his inner challenges?
The second type of look is more for plot-driven fiction. Its where
the character looks at himself and considers the odds against him.
At this point the forces seem so vast that there is virtually no way
to go on and not face certain death. That death can be physical,
professional, or psychological.
(Bell, p. 22-23)
Most great stories have powerful midpoints where the character is facing an internal challenge. Once the character has figured out why she is really struggling against and fighting for, then we can go back to the external challenge.
The Dark Night of the Soul mirrors the midpoint in many ways. But just because it is a reflection of the inner turmoil, doesn't mean it has to have the same structure. The midpoint, as I wrote on the Pikes Peak Blog, can either be a false victory or a false defeat. Why? Because the space between the midpoint and the Dark Night of the Soul should be real defeat of the protagonist.
Oh, this is also the place where mentors go to die, or at least disappear from the story. Gandalf, Obi Wan, Haymitch Abernathy from The Hunger Games, all leave right after the bad guys strike back.
With a solid loss in their column, their mentor dead or missing, the protagonist must figure out a new way to do things. She has to work it out on their own and come up with a how and a why.
Think of the Dark Night of the Soul as a mirror image of the Catalyst and Debate from Act 1.
Again there world has changed, again they have a choice to continue on or turn back. (or even die.) The must choose.
Like Act 1, Act 2 end only when the character chooses on their own to continue the struggle. Our Heroine will answer this second call to adventure with an affirmative.
WE'RE NOT DONE YET!!!!
Now our heroine has to find allies, create a new plan, attack the problem/villain, and win the day! It's all downhill from here! This is the fun part of the story. Things are coming together. The heroine has learned her lesson and has conquered her internal problems so she can face the external.
This is where the reader gets his payoff for sticking with your story. This is where the satisfying ending comes in! This is where the heroine achieves victory – or not.
Your protagonist could still lose. Tragedies can be fun, too. Three of my favorite movies are Rocky, Glory & the Empire Strikes Back. The protagonists don't win in any of those films. The story is better for the loss.
Or, how about Gone with the Wind. Scarlet loses the man she loves at the end of that book. (Movie, too.) Yet we know she is stronger for it. We also know she has clarity in her life – for once she is clear that Ashley is not for her.
Or, you could give a bittersweet ending.
Roy Hobbs never plays baseball again at the end of The Natural. While we are saddened for him, we know he is content because he has won Iris and is now a family man.
Just remember, the good guys don't always have to win.
Denouement
NOW I get to impress you with my French! The Denouement is the final scene of the story, after the climax and the resolution of the external struggle, or plot. The word comes from the French word denouer, meaning to untie. It is in the final scene were the tension of the story is resolved. The loose ends are gathered. The questions answered – for good or for ill.
I have read a lot of authors who seem to mail this ending in. The Climax seems to be the real ending to a lot of stories, so this post climax scene sometimes feels awkward to me.
If you're working on your first story, I challenge you to make this scene memorable. As memorable as the climax where the bad guys get what's coming to them! Give the reader some peace of mind that the protagonist is finally happy & at peace.
(Unless you want a sequel.)
This entire blog post has been about the story arc. The ups and downs of your character. But I hope you noticed something. Every part of the story arc we've gone over today, The Catalyst, the Call to Adventure and its acceptance, the Mid-point, the Dark Night of the Soul, the move into Act 3, and the Denouement, can all be used as frameworks for your character arc.
See, a character arc is a set of scenes in your novel. They are a story within your story about how your protagonist grows as a human being. They should have weaknesses that the story exposes. Later on in your story, the bad guys or problems should force the heroine to improve herself or get lost. The six scenes I've mentioned earlier perfect opportunities sketch out that character arc.
Our Denouement,
Whew, we did a lot today! Before I go, I would encourage you to think about the structure of your story. Now, if you're a pantser and not a plotter like me, it doesn't mean you can't use what I've written about in both blogs. As a seat-of-your-pants writer, your plot will be more organic, than structured and that's OK. Just keep in mind the three act structure as you write your kick ass novel.
I do want to leave you with my bibliography of books I use to organize and write. Here they are:
Author Book
Blake Snyder Save the Cat
Blake Snyder Save the Cat goes to the Movies
Blake Snyder Save the Cat Strikes Back
James Scott Bell Write Your Novel from the Middle
Stant Litore Write Characters your Readers won't Forget
BONUS BOOK!
Leigh Michaels On Writing Romance This book taught me the structure of Romance stories. It was clear and concise with lots of examples. Good stuff!
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Courtney West says:
Excellent information for new authors. I recently self-published Princess Sasha Rescues a Frog: Fun Algebra and I was happy to see that my short story has the required 1) The Catalyst and Debate/Dark Night of the Soul, 2) Call to Adventure and its Acceptance/Plan with Allies, 3) Mid-Point, and 4) The Climax and The Denouement.
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