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February 9 – National Pizza Day
by Katrina February 9, 2017, 8:00 am
February 9 may seem like just any standard day to you, however, it's actually a day for celebrating one of the most loved foods in the world! That's right, February 9 is National Pizza Day (as if we need an excuse to celebrate and eat some glorious pizza).
Pizza is a gift because there are so many different varieties. Thin crust, deep pan, cheese stuffed crust, sauce stuffed crust, sausage stuff crust…heck, that's only the base! You can smother it with a traditional tomato sauce or even switch it up with some barbecue goodness. Toppings are unlimited – pepperoni, chicken, peppers, tuna, sweetcorn, pineapple, anchovies, beef…you name it, you can have it. To finish it off, all the cheese. We don't care what kind, just give us ALL the cheese please.
To celebrate National Pizza Day, we've gathered some fun facts about one of our favourite foods.
1. Five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year.
2. Around three billion of these are sold in the US.
3. In the US, roughly 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second.
4. 49% of people in the UK eat pizza at least once a week.
5. Pepperoni is the most popular pizza topping in the UK and the US…
6. …whilst Squid is one of the most popular in Japan!
7. It is believed that the first known pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
8. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest pizza in the world was prepared by Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi and Matteo Giannotte in Rome on 13 December 2012. The pizza, named Ottavia, had a total surface area of 1,261.65 m² (13,580.28 ft²).
9. The Guiness Book of Records also states that the most expensive pizza, commercially available, can be found at Gordon Ramsey's Maze restaurant in London. The thin crust, wood fire-baked pizza is topped with onion puree, white truffle paste, fontina cheese, baby mozzarella, pancetta, cep mushrooms, freshly picked wild mizuna lettuce and garnished with fresh shavings of a rare Italian white truffle, itself worth £1,400 (then $2,500) per 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz). Fancy this pizza? You can buy it at Maze for £100!
10. In 2001, Pizza Hut became the first company to send pizza to outer space. The pizza was topped with salami to enhance the pizza's flavour because researchers found that pepperoni did not withstand the 60-day testing process.
Whether it's homemade, shop bought or from a takeaway, make sure you celebrate National Pizza Day the right way today!
What's your favourite pizza topping? Let us know on Twitter @Fuzzable
Written by Katrina
twenty-something content writer with a penchant for boybands, theatre and Disney. Email: katrinanaomirees@gmail.com
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Where does one begin when the vacation ends and life gets back to normal? In this case it was time to catch up on some blogging both reading and writing. I discovered this morning that our internet hadn't improved. I tried to read a few blogs. That I could do. However, leaving a comment was difficult.
Next, the plan was to catch up on my own blog. There's a lot of writing and picture viewing to get that accomplished. I'm just starting where I left off almost a week ago.
On Thursday I was back to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. There's always so much to do and so many history books to read there. It's very easy to stay entertained. Tammi headed back to the airport earlier than I did but I wasn't worried. I knew taxis were all over the city. She was going to Portland and I was going to Virginia. She was also going early and I was planning on shutting down the library and catching the midnight flight. I discovered a tram station about a block from the library so instead of paying $20 for the taxi I decided to take the tram at $1.25. That's a much better deal. It worked perfectly and I arrived with plenty of time to spare.
The flight from Salt Lake City to Charlotte was another uneventful flight. We all like those. The problem was I had expected to sleep but just couldn't get comfortable. I had no problem sleeping on the red eye from Honolulu to Phoenix a month ago but not this time. All I could blame it on was the pitch of the seat. Airlines don't all use the same configuration for that pitch. Some are much more comfortable than others. Of course, I'd rather be in first class but that didn't happen either.
Terry had planned on flying on the red eye from Portland to Charlotte. We figured we connect in Charlotte but his plane was delayed. Thus, our planned connection didn't happen until we got to Norfolk. It worked out okay and gave me time to get the rental car. The wait for his flight was only about a half an hour after that.
The weather looked gorgeous outside the air conditioned windows. We were a little fooled as it was hot and it was humid. We had stayed at the Navy Lodge the last time we were in Norfolk so that's where the GPS was taking us this time. We figured a little nap and we'd be fit as fiddle when Justin arrived later in the day. He arrived much sooner than expected and the nap didn't happen. It was Friday and Justin had the next two days off. Let play time begin!
In addition to lots of visiting it also seemed that this trip was all about food. We made a quick trip to his apartment and then it was time to decide on what we wanted to eat.
Justin had a favorite restaurant that he frequented often and that's where he wanted us to go. I have to admit the wings at Wild Wing Café were wonderful! I was also supposed to be sure to let his dad know that this place was better than his dad's favorite, Wild Buffalo Wings.
The lemon pepper wings were awesome.
We didn't get the nap we had planned on but we did get plenty of talking and catching up done. We also knew that we needed an extra bed when we reserved our room because we'd have bunkmate for the next few nights. Obviously, we were very pleased with that.
He had just purchased a new toy. It was a phone with a windows operating system -- a pretty cool toy, for sure.
I see my path but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.
Wow, what a great time with Justin. Looking forward to reading more about your escapades. Don't forget the seafood!
That family history library is a amazing place, I could have spent a lot more time there!
Gorgeous header photo. Good job.
Looks like a great start to the weekend. Justin looks great.
You definitely made it to Virginia before we did. We're still trying to get there. Great times with Justin - so worth the effort.
I'm sure you wouldn't be the first to be at the library when they are ready to close.
It's great that you have this time with Justin - I imagine there will be lots of conversation and eating, with naps being put on hold for the duration :-) Enjoy!
I really think its an awesome thing to see such a close connection between you, his grandparents, and Justin even as he has grown and joined the military. I'ts a relationship example I hope to emulate with my grandson.
So nice that you got to enjoy some quality time with Justin.


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import org.elasticsearch.action.support.DefaultShardOperationFailedException;
import org.elasticsearch.action.support.broadcast.BroadcastResponse;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * A response for force merge action.
 */
public class ForceMergeResponse extends BroadcastResponse {

    ForceMergeResponse() {
    }

    ForceMergeResponse(int totalShards, int successfulShards, int failedShards, List<DefaultShardOperationFailedException> shardFailures) {
        super(totalShards, successfulShards, failedShards, shardFailures);
    }
}

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Q: Deja de funcionar, agregar y mostrar archivos con delimitadores C++ Tengo un programa en el que capturo y muestro con delimitadores, intento usar tokens con la función strtok para separar el registro por los mismos delimitadores pero a la hora de imprimirlos solo me imprime el primer registro del archivo y luego deja de funcionar y no tengo idea por qué, ¿alguien sabe cual es mi error?
Según yo, el problema es con la función mostrar, pues los agrega bien en el archivo.
Muchas gracias de antemano.
#include <iostream>
#include <fstream>
#include <string.h>
#include <cstdlib>
using namespace std;

class User{

    public:
        void capture();
        void show();
        void deleteU();
        void searchU();
        void edit();

        char idUser[30];
        char name[30];
        char mail[40];
        char tel[20];
        char ranking[30];
        char idProfile[30];
};

int main(){
    int op;
    User x;
    int z=1;
    cout<<"|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||FILE EDITOR||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||"<<endl<<endl;
    cout<<"PLEASE TYPE EVERYTHING WITH CAPITAL LETTERS, OTHERWISE YOU MAY HAVE PROBLEMS FINDING A FILE"<<endl;
    while(z!=0){
        cout<<"What do you want to do?"<<endl;
        cout<<"\t 1)Capture"<<endl;
        cout<<"\t 2)Show"<<endl;
        cout<<"\t 3)Delete"<<endl;
        cout<<"\t 4)Search"<<endl;
        cout<<"\t 5)Edit"<<endl;
        cin>>op;

            switch(op)
            {
                case 1:
                    x.capture();
                    break;
                case 2:
                    x.show();
                    break;
                case 3:
                    x.deleteU();
                    break;
                case 4:
                    x.searchU();
                    break;
                case 5:
                    x.edit();
                    break;
                default:
                    cout<<"Your option was invalid, type a valid number."<<endl;
            }
    }
    return 0;
}

void User::capture()
{
    cout<<"Give me the ID USER: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(idUser,30);
    cout<<"Give me the NAME: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(name,30);
    cout<<"Give me the MAIL: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(mail,40);
    cout<<"Give me the TELEPHONE NUMBER: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(tel,20);
    cout<<"Give me the RANKING: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(ranking,30);
    cout<<"Give me the ID PROFILE: ";
    cin.ignore();
    cin.get(idProfile,30);

    ofstream write("User.txt",ios::app);
    if (!write.good())
    {
        cout<<"\n\n\tFile not found."<<endl;
    }
    else
    {
        write<<idUser<<'|'<<name<<'|'<<mail<<'|'<<tel<<'|'<<ranking<<'|'<<idProfile<<'|'<<'\n';
    }
    write.close();
}
void User::show()
{
    ifstream read;
    read.open("User.txt");
    char line[200];
    read.getline(line,sizeof(line));
    while(!read.eof()){
        for(int i=0;i<6;i++){
            char *pointer;
            if(i==0){
                pointer = strtok(line,"|");
                strcpy(idUser,pointer);
            }
            else if(i==1){
                pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
                strcpy(name,pointer);
            }
            else if(i==2){
                pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
                strcpy(mail,pointer);
            }
            else if(i==3){
                pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
                strcpy(tel,pointer);
            }
            else if(i==4){
                pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
                strcpy(ranking,pointer);
            }
            else if(i==5){
                pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
                strcpy(idProfile,pointer);
            }
        }
                    cout<<"ID USER: "<<idUser<<endl;
                    cout<<"NAME: "<<name<<endl;
                    cout<<"MAIL: "<<mail<<endl;
                    cout<<"TEL: "<<tel<<endl;
                    cout<<"RANKING: "<<ranking<<endl;
                    cout<<"ID PROFILE: "<<idProfile<<endl;
                    cout<<"_________________________________"<<endl<<endl;
    }
    read.close();
}

void User::deleteU()
{
}
void User::searchU()
{
}
void User::edit()
{/*
    ofstream aux;
    ifstream lectura;
    encontrado=false;
    int auxClave=0;
    char auxNombre[30];
    aux.open("auxiliar.txt",ios::out);
    lectura.open("alumnos.txt",ios::in);
    if(aux.is_open() && lectura.is_open()){
        cout<<"Ingresa la Clave del Alumno que deseas Modificar: ";
        cin>>auxClave;
        lectura>>clave;
        while(!lectura.eof()){
            lectura>>nombre>>semestre>>grupo>>edad;
            if(auxClave==clave){
                encontrado=true;
                cout<<"__________________________"<<endl;
                cout<<"Clave: "<<clave<<endl;
                cout<<"Nombre: "<<nombre<<endl;
                cout<<"Semestre: "<<semestre<<endl;
                cout<<"Grupo: "<<grupo<<endl;
                cout<<"Edad: "<<edad<<endl;
                cout<<"__________________________"<<endl;
                cout<<"Ingresa el Nuevo Nombre del alumno con Clave "<<clave<<": ";
                cin>>auxNombre;
                aux<<clave<<" "<<auxNombre<<" "<<semestre<<" "<<grupo<<" "<<edad<<endl;
                cout<<"Registro Modificado"<<endl;
            }else{
                aux<<clave<<" "<<nombre<<" "<<semestre<<" "<<grupo<<" "<<edad<<endl;
            }
            lectura>>clave;
        }
    }else{
        cout<<"No se pudoAbrir el Archivo o aun no ha sido Creado"<<endl;
    }
    if(encontrado==false){
        cout<<"No se encontro ningun registro con clave "<<auxClave<<endl;
    }
    aux.close();
    lectura.close();
    remove("alumnos.txt");
    rename("auxiliar.txt","alumnos.txt");*/
}

A: Revisa tu algoritmo... solo estás leyendo la primera línea del fichero:
read.getline(line,sizeof(line)); // <-- fuera del bucle
while(!read.eof()){ // <-- Aqui comienza el bucle
  // Aqui no hay mas lecturas
}

La solución más sencilla seguramente sea añadir una segunda lectura al final del bucle:
read.getline(line,sizeof(line));
while(!read.eof()){
  // ...
  read.getline(line,sizeof(line));
}

Por otro lado no entiendo qué sentido tiene el bucle for que tienes ahí montado... te puedes cargar el bucle y el código seguiría siendo funcional:
//    for(int i=0;i<6;i++){
        char *pointer;
//        if(i==0){
            pointer = strtok(line,"|");
            strcpy(idUser,pointer);
//        }
//        else if(i==1){
            pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
            strcpy(name,pointer);
//        }
//        else if(i==2){
            pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
            strcpy(mail,pointer);
//        }
//        else if(i==3){
            pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
            strcpy(tel,pointer);
//        }
//        else if(i==4){
            pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
            strcpy(ranking,pointer);
//        }
//        else if(i==5){
            pointer = strtok(NULL,"|");
            strcpy(idProfile,pointer);
//        }

Por cierto, si no te lo está impidiendo el ejercicio, plantéate usar std::string en vez de char[] para almacenar las cadenas de caracteres.

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Every scar on your body has a story behind it. Every mark has a tale to tell. I have a scar in the small of my back just to the right of my spine; it's about 2 ⅛″ (5.4 cm) long. Over the years I've had to fill out many forms that asked if I had any tattoos or scars; this one was always my identifying scar.
I was all of four years old and Christmas was near. My older brother Larry was playfully giving me a horsey-back ride. When he grew tired of romping around he dumped me off backward, aiming for a soft landing on our living room couch, but missed. I landed instead on an open tin of Christmas candy that had been left lying on the floor at the foot of the couch. In those days hard candies were often sold in a tin can similar to coffee and similarly opened with a twist-key, leaving a very sharp edge. The exposed edge of the can laid my back open. Bleeding profusely, I went into the kitchen and showed it to my mom who promptly fainted. Fortunately my Uncle Felix was visiting and stuffed a white towel down my pants to staunch the flow of blood. He put me in his car and took me to the (Johnston) Emergency Hospital. Cued by my uncle's relative calm, on arrival I laid quietly on the examination table. Since the cut was on my back I asked if I could see it and someone gave me a small hand mirror. As viewed through the mirror, the skin rolled back and lay open in a smooth oval shape; the fatty tissue inside was snow-white. It looked to me like an enamel bathtub full of bright red blood. As he treated me the doctor remarked about how brave I was for not crying. I could feel the smart prick of the sewing needle and the tugging of the thread as it passed through my flesh, snugged up and tied off by the doctor, stitch by stitch (eight in all).
As I looked back on this incident the thing that stood out as particularly peculiar about it was this: why was my brother Larry, of all people, giving me, his kid brother, a horsey-back ride? If you have an older brother perhaps you'll understand; it was, tellingly, a can of CHRISTMAS CANDY that had laid my back open.
Throughout the rest of the year he was rotten to me, with punches and poking, mocking and teasing and generally speaking, giving me, his kid brother, all manner of hell. Over the years I discerned a very clear pattern: he was always nicer to me in the run up to Christmas, – you see? I've also observed this same pattern of sibling behavior in other families as well; and it occurred to me that there existed a slack period in the relentless sibling rivalry; some kind of de facto 'BE KIND TO YOUR KID BROTHER' Week!
I've studied psychology and understand sibling rivalry, dominance and bullying. From my own personal experience I am fully cognizant of family dynamics and especially the onerous and frustrating social stigma of being labeled "The Baby of The Family".
While not yet a legitimate national holiday, if we publicly celebrate it, perhaps in another three or four millennia we could stretch BE KIND TO YOUR KID BROTHER WEEK into a whole MONTH!
Merry Christmas to all and to all, a very Happy New Year.
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National Be Kind to your Kid Brother Week has been rejected as a recognized holiday event by Chase's Calendar of Events, but with vigorous promotion and popular support we could have it become an official national holiday. That's up to you.


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(Reuters, Gabriel Araujo, 25.Jul.2019) — Brazil's state-run oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA expects to privatize natural gas distribution unit Liquigás next month as part of a broader divestment program, Chief Executive Roberto Castello Branco said on Thursday.
Final binding offers for Liquigás are due by Aug. 7, Castello Branco told journalists in Sao Paulo, where he was formalizing a share offering that sold about a third of fuel distribution unit Petrobras Distribuidora SA this week.
That share sale, which effectively privatized the country's biggest gas station chain, brought total divestments at Petrobras, as the oil major is known, to $15 billion and Castello Branco said "there is a lot more to come."
Liquigás is 100% owned by Petrobras and last year had revenue of 5.6 billion reais ($1.48 billion). The gas distribution company has 20 million clients and 5,000 points of sale in Brazil.
An earlier attempt to sell the natural gas unit was blocked by antitrust agency Cade, which cited competition concerns to reject an agreement to sell Liquigás to Brazil's Grupo Ultra.
($1 = 3.7896 reais) (Reporting by Gabriel Araújo Writing by Ana Mano Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)
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I have tried most of the courses out there to learn Spanish. I even tried the one you see advertised that uses no English; That is total immersion. None worked. Rocket Spanish did work. I am now having conversations with native speakers. WOW! GREAT!


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Q: Can not remove hyerlink underline with in line CSS for and Email Signature I have created an email signature but I cannot get rid of the underline on hyperlinks when the client sends it from their mail client which is Outlook 2003. Yes, I know they should just upgrade as that is very old but they won't!
Does anyone have any ideas how to do it. I have searched on here and people have said to include things such as:
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1249 of University of St Thomas undergraduates were awarded with some type of financial aid, it's 78 percents of all undergraduate students. This makes University of St Thomas number 66 in the amount of financial aid awarded to students among all educational institutions in Texas.
There are 21 distance learning programs that are offered in the University of St Thomas: 21 are for Master's degree.


WHAT IF THE GOVERNMENT IS YOUR DOCTOR?
[Must Read] Your Top 5 Immigration Stories of the Week!
Last Saturday was another productive day for reaching folks in Delaware County with the good news of School Tax Elimination.
14, 76ers spread the word about the Delaware County Town Hall Meeting Thursday, September 14th, 2017 @ 7PM, Marple Library, 2599 S Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Doors open @ 6PM.
Please make the time to attend and voice your opinion. PA Liberty Alliance President, Ron Boltz will be giving David Baldinger's Property Tax Independence Act presentation!
Senator Tom McGarrigle attended a townhall meeting last month in Upper Darby but never explained his "NO" vote on SB76 back in November of 2015. He only said that he does not support the bill…he's run the numbers…"they" have done studies.
When PLA President, Ron Boltz called him out for his references Tom just sat there! Can you believe it? With the vast majority of the crowd in favor of 76….he just sat there!
Since his betrayal, 10,000 homeowners/yr since then have lost their precious homes.
And now, a Delaware County judge ruled for re-assessment of property taxes NEXT YEAR! Folks are mad to say the least! Work with us to spread the word. He may end up being another ONE TERM TOM!
So, again this coming Saturday at least dozen 76 warriors will hit the streets of Springfield and Drexel Hill, September 9th to let Delaware County know that there's a way out of the struggle to keep their homes. These fine folks will give up half their Saturday to spread the good news.
People are AMAZED to find that Tom was the deciding vote in the senate to have their school taxes eliminated last session.
Last week, we reached another 1,000 homeowners, gathered over 250 petitions and distributed another dozen 76 signs. All thanks to volunteers like Bonnie Bibbus, Paula Klimiuk and others.
Delaware County folks were really receptive to the message. Lots of folks have never heard of the Property tax Independence Act and are quick to sign a petition!
This homeowner is leaving for New Jersey…where property taxes are LOWER, he said! Can you believe it?
Thank you to ALL the volunteers! WE HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN, but none of this is possible without your support.
Please volunteer this Saturday, September 9th as we return to fight for 76 in Springfield and Drexel Hill, Delaware County.
We'll leave the Bethel Fire Company, 9675 Old 22, Bethel, PA 19507 at 7:15am.
Meetup with folks at the McDonald's 400 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611 and leave there 8:00am.
Meetup with 76ers at McGarrigle's District office at 9:20am, 5037 Township Line Rd, (Route 1) Drexel Hill, PA 19026 to rally and take a group photo in front of his office. Parking available next to Chickie & Pete's.
Then we canvass the shopping centers pamphleteering as well as some folks going door to door.
We'll break for lunch then hit the streets again until 2:00pm. Bring a lunch, water and/or snack. Please contact Dean @ 717-821-5069 or email adklopp@comcast.net to RSVP for this event and to carpool.
We'll have all the maps and literature and clipboards you need.
We have a BLAST sharing the good news of school tax elimination and the economic relief and boom that will come to Pennsylvania! You will not regret this experience!
Come out to hear PLA President, Ron Boltz, give David Baldinger's Property Tax Independence Act 76 presentation to those struggling all over Delaware County.
Be there to support our leaders, but also be there to support the NEW 76ers! These folks are fired up and they will likely be the newest PCTA group with you and me assisting them!
PASS 76 NOW! Volunteers and donors are needed!
With your assistance we will distribute 10,000's of flyers, run newspaper ads, direct mail and rent halls to give the Property Tax Independence Act 76 presentation by PLA President Ron Boltz.
We've done this before with great success. We've done this ALL over the state. Now the 76 Roadshow is coming to Delaware County!
Reply to this event to volunteer. Join us for our 46th canvassing date in 3 years! What are you waiting for?
Be like Tammy Keener (above right) who suffers from Lyme disease and still puts others ahead of herself by joining us to spread the word…for that matter HELP YOURSELF!
Go to www.Palibertyalliance.org or PO Box 98, Bethel PA 19507 to donate.
Check out the Hall of Shame on our new website.
© 2017 Pennsylvania Liberty Alliance, Inc.
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It's simple. How many words can you build in three minutes?
When LiteracyPlanet launched (originally as Intrepica) in 2009, it did so with a very simple - yet highly addictive - word building game; pitting players against each other with a set of scrambled letters for them to build the most and biggest words they could. We first rebuilt this game for a national competition in 2012 with the goal of creating 1 million new minutes of literacy in Australian homes and classrooms. We smashed our target- doubling that amount by the end of the competition, and it's been growing and evolving ever since.
The original game was a simple but addictive multiplayer word building game, and just one of many fun-but-sneakily-educational learning games in LiteracyPlanet.
I mapped out the structure of the rounds, culminating with the live grand final, to both communicate to stakeholders, and plan the user's journey through the game's narrative.
It also meant revisiting the design of the game board- and presented us with an opportunity to brighten up the game and leverage our sweet characters and IP.
We sought out the little details that made it more naturally alive and playful.
Check out the end result and the success of the competition in the video below!


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Little Manhattan
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This charming tale of puppy love chronicles the adventures of an 11-year-old boy (Josh Hutcherson) experiencing his first romance while coping with the breakup of his parents. Bradley Whitford, Cynthia Nixon, Charlie Ray, Willie Garson. Directed by Mark Levin.
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Mettl was chosen as our preferred Assessment partner for various interventions as they have a wide range of assessment tools as offerings. These tools can be customized according to our organizational needs as well as can be made specific to our frameworks, projects and the target audience. The Mettl team is very friendly yet very professional ensuring that they understand the client's requirements.


The Knickerbocker Theater — once located at the southwest corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street, NW — was designed by the young Washington architect, Reginald W. Geare, to seat 1,700 movie goers at a time. When it opened in October, 1917, it was the newest theater in Harry Crandall's string of Washington theaters. This was by far Crandall's largest theater at the time and was a good example of early-twentieth-century architecture inspired by neoclassicism.
Unfortunately, the Knickerbocker Theater will always be linked in people's minds to tragedy. On Friday, January 21, 1922, a heavy snowfall began in Washington and continued for thirty hours. It left the city paralyzed under 28 inches of snow in the worst storm the city had seen since 1889.
Despite these conditions, the theater opened as usual the following Saturday evening. As the movie was ending and the organist was playing at 9:10 p.m., a groaning and cracking sound began from above. Two minutes later, there was a mad rush to the exits as the roof crashed in under the weight of the snow.
98 people had died and 136 were trapped under the rubble. The crowd of about 3,000 bystanders made it difficult for rescuers to assist the victims until a company of marines arrived to restore order at 11 p.m.
The subsequent investigation determined that the contractor had inserted the steel beams supprting the roof only 2 inches into the walls rather than the 8 inches Geare had specified, and Geare and Crandall were found innocent of any wrong doing.
Crandall rebuilt the Knickerbocker in 1923 and reopened it as the Ambassador. As the Ambassador, the building survived until it was razed in 1969. Added by David: While nowhere near as tragic as the loss of 98 lives, replacing this building with the bank that's there today is a tragedy all its own. The Wikipedia article claims residents cheered the building's demise, even saying, "Whatever happens can only be an improvement," but that seems a little too convenient to believe without corroboration.
Geare and Crandall didn't fare so well. His career ruined by the disaster, Geare committed suicide in 1927. Similarly, Crandall ended up bankrupt and took his own life in 1937.


Now ReadingCalling All New Moms: Are You a Maternal Gatekeeper?
No, I don't mean it in the cliché "you did this to me!" sense. It's more that, post-labor, as the hazy adrenaline of our hospital stay started to wear off, I found myself annoyed that he couldn't seem to keep up with my newfound mom superpowers that gave me the instant—albeit inflated—ability to translate my newborn's every need.
I'm not proud of myself, but before you cast judgment, hold up: Apparently, I was just being a maternal gatekeeper, a term coined by author Jancee Dunn in her book, How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids.
Gatekeeping sounds familiar, you're probably thinking. That's because we've talked about it before—specifically, how it applies to your marriage. But maternal gatekeeping applies a parental spin: Basically, it's the idea that moms have a tendency to deliberately shut out and micromanage their partner after baby. Scolding your spouse over a diaper change, volunteering (in an exasperated voice) to step in when they aren't nailing a feeding technique, correcting their outfit selection—all are ways you're being a gatekeeper and letting your frustration build.
The goods news is that declaring a truce is simple. The next time you're ready to rage at your husband, ask yourself: Will harm come to my baby if he does the diaper change his own way? Or is his swaddle technique actually putting anybody in danger? If the answer is no, let him learn and figure things out on his own.
Is my way better? Probably. But if the diaper gets changed, and I get to stay in bed for the whole thing, I've kind of already won.


Gaithersburg, MD – Family Services, Inc. (FSI) is proud to announce that two of their Early Childhood Directors - Nicole Queen, Administrative Director with Watch Me Grow Child Development Center and Barbara Warman, Program Manager for Discovery Station Early Head Start, have been appointed to Montgomery County's Commission on Child Care.
Appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council, the commission's role is to provide the County with advice on issues related to child care by bringing together a variety of stakeholders and experts in the child care and early childhood education field.
As a group, the collective knowledge and expertise allows the 25-member commission to discuss, analyze and problem solve various child care issues and provide a comprehensive perspective for feedback, improvements and solutions to County officials and citizens. The commission also helps the County's Department of Health and Human Services develop initiatives to help families meet their child care needs.


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Hotel De Anza opened in 1931 during the height of the Depression Era. Built at the then-astronomical cost of $505,000, the hotel became an architectural and social landmark, drawing legendary celebrities and political figures. The 25-foot "diving lady," painted on the west side of the building (1951) to advertise the hotel's heated pool, remains a local attraction, as does the rooftop neon sign. Renovated and re-opened in 1990, the hotel's terracotta, peach, and earth-tone exterior was restored, and the ceilings in the Hedley Club Lounge and De Anza Room are exact duplicates of the original polychrome overheads.
Breakfast is served daily in the De Anza Room, amid hand-painted walls and murals. The opulent Hedley Club Lounge offers a wood-burning fireplace, cocktails, and live jazz. Other amenities include a fitness center, and concierge services. This property is smoke-free.
Deluxe King: One king bed with pillowtop mattress, triple sheets, and down duvets and pillows. City-view. 250-400 square feet. Marble-and-tile bathroom with pedestal sink, LCD TV, telephone extension, makeup/shaving mirror, and Aveda toiletries. Terry-cloth bathrobes. Minibar. Turndown service. Upholstered chair. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones with voice mail. TV with complimentary HBO, pay movies, VCR/DVD player, and CD player/clock radio. Desk. Complimentary daily newspaper. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning and shuttered windows that open.


Where did the time go, again!
I truly feel I am losing my grasp on time… December arrived before I could comprehend fully that 2918 has entered its final month. November went by in a blur with most days spent in the studio and the occasional excursions to Regina for rather lengthy dental appointments… And I am happy to report that I have greatly contributed to my dental professionals' payroll🤣.
Last week a Winter Wonderland began to arrive in our area and despite the long absence of the sun I cannot help but be in awe of nature's artistic talents.
…voila: Studio and storage areas are now optimal spaces again and creativity can flow freely!
…and all parcels have left Moose Jaw post office for their respective destinations as of last week.
The red wool dress turned out well!
I was happy to wear it to our Weavers' group Christmas party yesterday! It kept me nice and toasty warm during the four hour power outage that lasted for most of the get-together. I was part of the organizing team and organized gifts for everyone. I had a lot of fun gathering useful items that seemed to hit the spot.
And when Fiber artists come together great food is never far off!
Today we finally welcomed back the sun and a glorious blue sky!
Tomorrow will be a full day in the studio… or, if I feel like it I will take some time out for some pre-Christmas baking!
Hope all of you are enjoying some creative time and some delicious treats with a cup of your favourite beverage. Remember to stop and breathe regularly and join me in trying to keep the stress of the season at bay!
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Your photos are great! Mother Nature at her finest!
Thanks, Carol! Nice to hear from you!
We were happy to find out our propane fire place works in power outages. No fan, but the flame is there to keep the room warm. Hope you were able to keep comfortable today. Mahone Bay Guilld announced last night that Elaine Quehl will be the featured Quilter this spring. That means a wonderful dessert party, trunk show and workshops. Something to look forward to after the predicted long winter.
The rime ice images are so stunning Anna! It is like we've been living inside a Christmas card!
Yes, but with that come major power outages… We have had three in as many days! Today's lasted nearly 6 hours.
Camping in the snow! Now there is a hardy soul! Good for you! Where did you go camping?
You have been busy for sure. I know that the gift recipients are going to be very happy. My sewing has been curtailed somewhat as my embroidery machine & my small travel machine are both in the hospital getting repaired. Now my serger has come to a skreeching halt. Hopefully, I won't have to get a job to bring them home. $$$ The good news is that the house is getting cleaned & reflecting the Christmas spirit with cheery decorations.
Your photos are heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.
Oh that! Sick seeing machines all around? I feel for you Eileen! I am still on the fence about decirating for Christmas – its just the two of us and no company. I don't mind putting the decirations up but taking them down seems to take so much more effort!
Each year I seem to declutter more of the Christmas decorations. I have kept our heirloom ones. Also picked up 2 nutcrackers—4ft ones. Totally cool. They are easy to move in & out. Love them.


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The AMS Time Attack EVO X build update
Jun 2, 2009 | Shop Builds, Unlimited Time Attack EVO X build
Dedication and personal sacrifice. These two words best describe the efforts of the TA-X build team this past week. Many of you have been following the build up of our new AMS/ NOS Energy Drink TA-X Time Attack car. Our first scheduled race was to be this past weekend at Willow Springs Raceway in California. As the build threads have depicted this was a HUGE undertaking. The car was literally built up from a stripped shell of a car. Just about every inch of this car was modified in house in some way shape or form. A build up of this magnitude should take no less than a year…we however were determined to do it in months!
These last two weeks have been trying to say the least. We have been plagued with delays mainly stemming from waiting on parts to arrive. Key components that literally put the brakes on doing anything to the car. Ss of Friday the 22nd we finally got what pieces we needed to so the car could be brought to race condition. At this point the car was still just a caged shell. No engine, no custom wiring harness, no suspension….simply a shell. The challenge was to put this car together and get it in race ready form in just 6 days. The team was to leave early AM Thursday and drive 40 hours straight through to Willow springs for practice on Saturday. The TA-X build team worked around the clock starting on Friday. Literally working all day, through the night and into the following day. Working on just a few hours of sleep at a time trying to make things happen. The individual effort put in by the staff was awe inspiring to say the least. There was no complaining about being tired or beat down, everyone just had their minds focused on the task at hand. As of Wednesday morning things were looking good. Ivan, Eric and Martin had the custom wiring loom done, engine installed, stand alone wired up and even test fired up the engine. Justin had spent countless hours installing suspension, working on last minute ducting and aero work and even had the car ready for its track suspension setup session.
It was D-day, Wednesday night. The team had less than 12 hours to finish the car, tune it, set the suspension and load up. We were not about to give up! Working in shifts the TA-X build team got the chassis to a condition where it was ready to compete. All that remained was the final tune and lastly suspension setup by Justin in the very early AM on Thursday. Martin, Eric Jones, Ivan and Chris black geared the car up for the dyno while everyone else on the team tied up as many loose bits as possible. As the tuning session began problems arose. First the initial turbo on the car was giving us problems so it had to be swapped rather than attempt to diagnose the issue…we simply didn't have the time. Power was coming on STRONG. The AMS TA-X power plant was showing signs of making unprecedented power on the 4B11. The power curve was unlike anything we've seen in the 4G63. The tuning session continued though the power curve was not showing the same gains. Something wasn't right… digging into the problem further we sourced it to a valvetrain/head issue. With the clock rounding 4AM and the need to swap the cylinder head and still align the car our worst fears slowly came to light. If the rig didn't make it on the road by 9AM there was simply no way we could make the Saturday practice session. With only 5 hours of time left and roughly 10 hours of work ahead of us…it was time to cut it off. The AMS / NOS Energy Drink Time attack car would not make it to the Redline time attack at willow springs.
A silver lining in every cloud. Although the staggering effort put in did not meet our goal it was not for nothing. Not making this particular race actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. With the extra time we are now able to take the car to the next redline event in the exact condition we wanted to…100%! The information we gained from the dyno will not only help us fix the issue with the head but also add even MORE POWER! The AMS / NOS TA-X will now be faster and handle better than it could have at the willow springs event. If that isn't enough we get to unveil the car at our home track, Autobahn Country Club! So if you are local you will get to see the TA-X Debut on June 20th and 21st! You can rest assured we will be bringing our "A" game!
I would like to take a moment to personally recognize all those involved in the staggering effort of TA-X over this past week. The amount of personal sacrifice was amazing! At the core of the team people individuals were putting in over 80 hours on the car in only 5 days! Sacrificing sleep, personal responsibilities and well…..a LIFE! The most inspiring thing about this past week is that even knowing we might not of been able to make it…NOBODY ever gave up. Even into the last hours people were still doing everything they can. Even now that the Willow race is out of the question guys are still busting their tails to make the car even better for the Autobahn event. Every day is a new day to be thankful for working at AMS but this past week went above and beyond.
Thank you to everyone that has been following us and this build. We are very sorry for not making good on this race but rest assured we will be at full force come June 20th! Stay tuned today for more pictures and later on even some video of the INSANE effort that went into this past weeks build!
Here are some pics from the progress we've made:
masking the exterior before the interior paint
the EVO X chassis back from the paint shop
the ams built 4B11 back in the car
more parts making their way onto the car
Martin working on the Engine Management System and wiring
1st tuning session
a shot of the undercarriage
flat floor
Visit our official AMS Time Attack EVO X build gallery to view more detailed images of of the build.


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by Ma. Arleen L. Nahpadan
The month of October marks the annual celebration of Cooperative Month throughout the country. This month-long celebration is traditionally recognized and participated in by cooperatives and their members, the government sector, the non-government organizations and entire co-op movement by way of conducting and joining activities that promotes cooperativism and its impact to social and economic development.
This year's celebration of cooperative month is very memorable and proud moment for Providers Multi-Purpose Cooperative being one of the National Finalist for the most coveted cooperative award in the country – the 2019 Cooperative Development Authority National GAWAD PARANGAL!
The awarding ceremony took place at the Monet Function Room of Novotel Manila Araneta City, Cubao, on October 25, 2019. The pre-opening ceremony starts splendidly as the finalists and, representatives of cooperatives coming from different regions nationwide wearing their best traditional and modernized Filipino attire paraded and march towards the function room.
This flagship program of Cooperative Development Authority has started in 2011 and with the noble objective of:
● To recognize primary cooperatives for their exemplary performance and bringing responsive services to their members, affiliates, and the community;
● To search for models of cooperative best practices and good governance that will serve as start-up points in establishing of benchmark and standards of cooperative performance;
● To drumbeat public awareness and build social consciousness on the vital role of cooperatives and partners in the attainment of equity, sustainable economic development and social justice;
● To motivate other cooperatives to take more active involvement and strengthen their meaningful participation not only as passive spectators and beneficiaries of fruits of development and putting them in the main stream of development processes; and
● To document profiles of winners as reference material for best and exemplary practices that could be replicated in other areas.
The program started with Chairman Orlando R. Ravanera giving out his message highlighting the contribution of cooperatives in nation-building and as a countervailing force against poverty. An accolade was also given for the late Senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel, called the "Father of Cooperativism" as he was instrumental in giving voice to the cooperative sector by authoring the Republic Act No. 6938 also known as the Cooperative Code of the Philippines and Republic Act No. 6939 "the Creation of the Cooperative Development Authority".
After the tribute, the program proceeded to the 2019 Gawad Parangal Awarding Ceremony, kicking off with a Keynote Speech from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Rowel S. Barba, with DTI as the mother agency of CDA. In his speech, he extended his appreciation and congratulatory message to the cooperatives for being one of the partners of our government in fulfilling the vision of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in creating a more inclusive community especially those in the countryside.
Also, the partner agencies of CDA were also given Plaques of Appreciation for supporting various programs of the agency and for giving out their best, time, and effort in judging the finalist of the 2019 Gawad Parangal award.
These agencies are the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Senate Committee on Cooperatives, House Committee on Cooperatives, Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and Villar Sipag Foundation Inc.
And, to make the awarding ceremony more exciting, Special Citation Awards were also given to some of the nominees and our cooperative is among the distinguished recipients as the most "Excellent in Providing Financial Inclusion Services".
The CDA 2019 Gawad Parangal gave Plaques of Recognition to twenty-one (21) primary cooperative finalists, and awarded fourteen (14) cooperative winners for Most Outstanding Cooperatives, and the DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental emerge as the 1st Placer in the category where our cooperative competes.
Moreover, to formally close the successful holding of the awarding ceremony, Administrator Vidal D. Villanueva of CDA, extended his appreciation to all who were present that day, from the cooperatives, guests, partners, government officials, and all those who made the event possible. He was grateful for all those who participated in this one of a kind recognition program and the support of the cooperatives and partners with cooperative developmental programs not only for the 2019 Gawad Parangal but as well as other programs of the agency.
The Providers Multi-Purpose Cooperative falls short on its nomination as one of the Most Outstanding Cooperative- Large Billionaire Cooperative Category but still proud of its achievement with only eleven years of operating. More than any awards, our cooperative will continue to inspire others and be an instrument of hope to our members for years to come as we fulfill our mission – to uplift the lives of our members and the community!
Congratulations Providers MPC and Mabuhay!
More Photos on CDA Gawad Parangal 2019


There is no formula for a perfect first date. You don't need to stress out planning every detail in order to have a romantic afternoon. A date is supposed to be lighthearted, low pressure and, above all, enjoyable.
Creating a great first date is not rocket science. A little thoughtfulness, confidence, and imagination should do the trick. Here are a few guidelines to help you maximize your chances of success.
1) Make room for conversation.
The whole point is to get acquainted, so the first date may not be the right time to go hear your favorite local rock band. You might both enjoy the music, but communication will be limited to sign language. The best dates are ones that involve something to do while still providing opportunities to talk. Try a trip to the museum or the zoo. Go for a hike or a bike ride. Even if you stick with the traditional dating classic–dinner and a movie–make sure you leave time after the show for coffee and more conversation.
2) Make sure your date feels safe.
Football games and rock concerts may be fun, but they often attract a raucous crowd. And a date may not feel comfortable having dinner at your place alone. Choose something that provides a sense of safety.
3) Choose an activity that doesn't require special tastes.
Unless you know your date would like an evening of 17th Century Persian poetry, don't suggest it as a first outing, no matter how much you would enjoy it yourself. If possible, learn something about your date's interests in advance and plan accordingly.
4) Choose an activity that can be cut short gracefully.
The fact is, first dates don't always succeed. Sometimes it is quickly apparent you are not compatible, and you want to call it a night early. If you take your date to the baseball game, you could get stuck with nine whole innings of awkward silence.
5) Opt for an activity that is not overly expensive.
Your date may insist on paying half, even if you planned to pick up the entire tab. So choose something to do that anyone would feel comfortable paying for.
Keep your first date simple, safe, and fun, and you'll increase your chances of having an easier, breezier time on your second date.
Learn what never to ask on a first date now!


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Facility Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife observation preserve located in beautiful Modjeska Canyon. Whether exploring, learning, or just relaxing, the facility offers visitors and students a rural, natural setting less than 10 miles from urban Orange County, California. The Sanctuary boasts a Natural Science Center with interactive exhibits, live animals, native animal taxidermy, and children's activities. Our Native Plant Nursery sells drought tolerant plants that aid homeowners in their water conservation efforts. Souvenirs, books, gift items and snacks are available at the Gift Shop.
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Our three nature trails offer visitors astounding views and a close up look at several native habitats. The Chaparral Trail winds through both chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. The Oakwood Trail provides handicap access to the Sanctuary's most diverse nature trail. This easy trail leads visitors along a seasonal creek bordered by lush riparian habitat where willows and mulefat provide shelter for Western Ground Squirrels and numerous species of birds. Enjoy the two ponds along the trail, home to Red-Eared Slider Turtles, Koi, and several species of frogs and toads. Our Sensory Garden Trail highlights plants that appeal to your sense of smell, sight, touch, and sound.
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Renowned for its exceptional birding, the Sanctuary attracts birders of all experience levels. A secluded bird observation porch offers guests a chance to sit and observe the abundant bird species that visit here. The grounds also include an 80-seat amphitheater, picnic areas under a canopy of Coast Live Oak trees, and shaded park benches throughout. The amphitheater and picnic areas can be reserved for small weddings, group activities, or social events. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect place to hold a small intimate wedding and reception. Santiago Creek is a beautiful backdrop for our Ampitheater. Looking for a less formal wedding surrounded by nature? Visit Tucker and view numerous spots where you can take your vows. Whether you choose the ampitheater, the bird porch, the ponds, or just along the trail, Tucker is the perfect spot to start your new life together. Our Ampitheater seats up to 70 guests, however parking is limited to 25 cars. Please contact us for fees and more information at (714) 649-2760
The Sanctuary serves as a research center and an outdoor education facility. Students gain first-hand knowledge of the natural environment. We host school tours for K-12 and college level students. Guided tours are also available for scout groups, senior groups, and other social organizations.
Members receive special invitations, our E-newsletter, & Member's discounts in our gift shop.


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Okinawa governor again sues Japan to halt building of Marine runway
By Irene Loewenson
Marines walk toward a hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, in 2013. Plans to relocate the air station to the eastern coast have attracted pushback from some Okinawans. (Lance Cpl. Caleb Hoover/Marine Corps)
The Okinawa, Japan, prefecture filed a third active lawsuit against the Japanese government to block the ongoing construction of a new runway on the coast of Okinawa, Japan, as part of a winding legal battle to halt the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
The Sept. 30 lawsuit, first reported by Stars and Stripes, was another attempt by Gov. Denny Tamaki to push back against the decades-long plan to relocate the Marine air base from densely populated Ginowan on the southern part of the island to Henoko on the east coast.
Two previous lawsuits had challenged a decision by Japan's minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism ordering Okinawa to issue a permit to tweak construction plans, according to Stars and Stripes.
The most recent suit attacks that decision under a different law.
"We have already protested this decision twice according to the Local Autonomy Act," Tamaki wrote in a statement quoted in Stars in Stripes. "With this lawsuit, we want to stress again that our decision to reject the change in plans was correct and claim that the decision made by the minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism was illegal."
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (center) observes progress of construction at Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan, in 2019. (Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge/Marine Corps)
The relocation of Air Station Futenma long has had the support of the Japanese central government. But it has been a source of contention for many Okinawa, Japan, locals who resent the noise, pollution and violence associated with the U.S. military's more than 30 bases in the prefecture.
A 2019 referendum showed that 72% of Okinawans opposed building the new Marine air base in Henoko. Some critics say having an air base in that coastal location could damage sea life, including the dugong, a vulnerable cousin of the manatee.
Tamaki — whose father is a U.S. Marine whom he never met and whose mother is Japanese — rose to power in the Okinawa, Japan, prefecture by running on his opposition to U.S. military bases. He has said he wants the air station moved off of Okinawa entirely.
About Irene Loewenson
Irene Loewenson is a staff reporter for Marine Corps Times. She joined Military Times as an editorial fellow in August 2022. She is a graduate of Williams College, where she was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.
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A calender is a series of hard pressure rollers used to form or smooth a sheet of material. In a principal application, the calender is located at the end of a papermaking process (on-line). Those that are used separate from the process (off-line) are also called supercalenders. The purpose of a calender is to make the paper smooth and glossy for printing and writing.


If you are interested in having me speak to your school or group, here are some guidelines.
I will visit nearly any location as long as a group at the location sponsors me, that is, they pay my travel expenses and speaking fee.
My standard speaking fee is $500 for an all-day event, $300 for a half-day event, or $200 for a single talk. I also request an opportunity to sell books.
If your group is large, and the book sales potential is high, I will consider lowering the fee. The fee is also negotiable for groups that are charitable in nature, rely on contributions, or are lacking funds. In other words, if you can't afford my fee, let's talk.
I might be able to lower your travel-expense charges if another group in your area agrees to pay part of them. If you have contacts with other groups in your area that might want an author visit, maybe we can work out a shared-expense arrangement.
An Author's Journey – Bryan's publishing journey, how he dreams up imaginative stories, and an overview of how to get published. This is an inspirational and informative talk for audiences of all ages.
Fantasy and the Reader's Heart – How fantasy can inspire readers in their spiritual lives, and how to discern good, moral fantasy and identify destructive fantasy. This is a helpful talk for parents, teachers, and other adults who guide children.
How to Start a Story – An interactive writing lesson on how to begin a Hero's Journey story. This is a great workshop for writers and those who aspire to be writers.
If you are interested, please contact me by email – author@daviscrossing.com.
Just wondering if Mr. Davis would consider doing a book signing around Oxford, Al. this year sometime.
I will be in the Birmingham area on September 28, 2016. If you want details, let me know. Also, I drive through Oxford quite often. If my wife is traveling with me, I could stop and meet you, if you wish.


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 Băbeni (Sălaj), Gemeinde im Kreis Sălaj
 Băbeni (Buzău), Dorf im Kreis Buzău
 Băbeni-Olteţu, Dorf im Kreis Vâlcea


Did your mom ever tell you not to play with your food? She was probably right, it's not a nice thing to do when there are thousands of people who are struggling to afford proper meals each day. However, if you're able to create an art piece out of your food, then we guess you're in a league of your own. Like these banana tattoo artists, or this banana engraver from Japan who creates stunning replicas of famous characters using bananas!
The 26-year-old banana lover, Keisuke Yamada, started engraving bananas out of boredom. Using only a fruit spoon and toothpicks, he initially experimented with carving a face on a peeled banana, and gradually expanded his portfolio with various amazing creations ranging from objects to animals to popular movie and anime characters. He has since then earned the reputation of "banana syokunin" (banana craftsman), and has even made appearances on Japanese variety TV shows showcasing his unique talent.
▼ These are the tools he uses.
People have been engraving fruits and vegetables for centuries, but bananas are seldom used for engraving due to their soft texture. It must take great amounts of patience and control to create such intricate replicas of things and characters on the small surface area of a banana!
▼ Who would've thought bananas could look so badass!
We hope and believe that being a banana lover, Yamada consumes his masterpieces after completing them. To see more of Yamada's work, follow him on Twitter or Pixiv!


These vegan muffins are easy and quickly made. The combination of pineapples and coconut is very refreshing and reminds you of summer and holydays.
Cut the pineapple in little pieces and stir them in the dough.


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Samuel "Sam" Labrecque-Garneau (* 20. Februar 1992 in Granby, Québec) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der auf der Position des Verteidigers eingesetzt wird und seit 2018 beim französischen Gap Hockey Club aus der Ligue Magnus unter Vertrag steht.

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Von 2007 bis 2010 spielte Labrecque für Highschool-Mannschaften in Québec und anschließend eine Saison in der Juniorenliga British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). In der BCHL erzielte der Offensivverteidiger 15 Tore und 12 Assists bei 47 Einsätzen der Hauptrunde, sowie drei Tore und einen Assist bei fünf Einsätzen in den Play-offs. Den Saisonabschluss bildeten seine Wahlen zum Rookie of the Year der Nanaimo Clippers und ins BCHL All-Rookie Team.

Von 2011 bis 2014 verbrachte er drei Spielzeiten bei den Clarkson Golden Knights der Clarkson University in der National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) und etablierte sich als punktstarker Verteidiger. In seiner ersten Saison erzielte er 23 Punkte (8 Tore und 15 Assists), was nicht nur die meisten Punkte der Rookies seiner Mannschaft, sondern auch die höchste Punktzahl eines Verteidigers aus Clarkson seit Randy Jones 2002/03 darstellte. Den Abschluss der Saison bildete seine erneute Wahl zum Rookie of the Year.

Ab 2014 spielte er für die McGill University in der Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) und erzielte in seiner ersten Saison die meisten Tore (13) aller Verteidiger der Liga. Zudem wurde er ins All-Star Team der Abteilung OUA-East gewählt. In der Hauptrunde der Folgesaison wurde er Topscorer aller CIS-Verteidiger (44 Punkte in 28 Spielen) und drittbester Scorer aller Spieler, erzielte die meisten Powerplaytore der Liga und hatte Anteil an rund 40 % der geschossenen Tore von McGill. Es folgte seine Wahl ins CIS All-Star Team, zum CIS All-Canadian, zum OUA East All-Star und zum OUA Defenceman of the Year. Für 2016 wurde er zum Sportler des Jahres der McGill University ernannt.

Für die Saison 2016/17 wechselte Labrecque nach Europa und wurde vom EC VSV aus der EBEL unter Vertrag genommen. Sein erstes Tor für die Villacher erzielte er bereits im zweiten Testspiel mit dem 4:3-Siegestreffer in der Overtime gegen Alba Volán Székesfehérvár. Die Saison beendete er mit 26 Punkten.

Im September 2017 verkündete das ECHL-Team Wichita Thunder die Verpflichtung von Sam Labrecque. Ende Oktober 2017 verließ Labrecque die Thunder jedoch wieder und kehrte zum EC VSV zurück.

Für die Spielzeit 2018/19 erhielt er einen Vertrag beim französischen Erstligisten Gap Hockey Club.

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Press Release: StoryTerrace Launches Unsung Heroes of the pandemic campaign
Memoir-writing service StoryTerrace honors the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
Showcasing the incredible stories of the nation's everyday heroes during lockdown
With just two weeks remaining in the 'Unsung Heroes' campaign, leading biography StoryTerrace encourages communities to highlight local acts of kindness
To view all the Unsung Heroes submissions, visit the microsite: storyterrace.com/unsung-heroes
In the past two months countless stories of everyday heroism and unselfish acts have not only lifted the spirits of the nation but kept communities going through some extraordinarily tough times. Unsung Heroes aims to bring to light the everyday acts of kindness that have characterized this lockdown, from saving lives to feeding a neighbor's cat while communities recover.
Over 400 nominations have revealed some truly inspiring stories from every facet of society; countless frontline workers, a professional chef feeding teachers and children at a local elementary school and small business owners that have shifted production to masks and scrubs for medical workers.
The national biography-writing service will be creating a book, compiling the nation's everyday heroes and their unique stories of selflessness, and creating a website to showcase all those nominated at storyterrace.com/unsung-heroes .
Of the submissions, 25 amazing Unsung Heroes will be gifted with the final book, within which, their stories will be captured as part of a national keepsake.
The submissions will use an image of the nominee alongside a small paragraph of text explaining their story posted to social media, accompanied by the hashtag #UnsungHeroes and collated by StoryTerrace. The campaign allows anyone to nominate someone in their life who has gone above and beyond to help others– these could be nurses, doctors or even simply good samaritans.
Anyone can nominate a hero on StoryTerrace's website: storyterrace.com/unsung-heroes
Alternatively, entrants can post on their Instagram, Facebook or Twitter by using the #UnsungHeroes hashtag and @StoryTerrace handle. The campaign is open for entries until June 30th, and StoryTerrace will announce the selected nominees before the end of July. All the entries can be found on the website.
StoryTerrace's 'Unsung Heroes' campaign has helped motivate community members to share the stories of heroes of the COVID-19 crisis.
Rutger Bruining, CEO and Founder of StoryTerrace comments:
"As millions around the globe are currently stuck at home, many of us are feeling nostalgic and reminiscing – and at StoryTerrace, we believe that sharing stories can be one of the most therapeutic ways for us to connect in this difficult time.
Through StoryTerrace, I have learned that above all, that a sense of community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing—and preserving and reminiscing on our own life stories is so important to our happiness. Documenting memories and the emotions attached to them allow us to share and reminisce on our personal tales – and everyone has a story worth sharing."
About StoryTerrace
StoryTerrace is a company which connects everyday people with professional ghost-writers, meaning that everyone can have their life story, or the life stories of their loved ones, documented in a professionally curated autobiography, biography or series of memoirs. They have a network of 600 professional writers worldwide, many of whom are critically acclaimed, and provide a range of packages to suit each individual life story.
StoryTerrace's BookMaker platform - which includes a questionnaire - helps turn stories into books
StoryTerrace has previously made the first part of their service (a tailored questionnaire) available for anyone stuck at home who would like to get started on their life story for free. But having been overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and selflessness from around the country during this time, they have decided to pay tribute to these heroes through the 'Unsung Heroes' campaign.
If you would like to hear more about our Unsung Heroes campaign, please don't hesitate to contact us: press@storyterrace.com
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Cheslea fans have begged Roman Abramovich to sign Inter striker Mauro Icardi after the Argentinian found the net against Barcelona in the Champions League.
His goal secured a vital point in a 1-1 draw coming only four minutes after the Catalans found an opener and it was a strike that further endeared him to the Blues faithful due to its impact on Tottenham Hotspur and their hopes of progressing out of the group stage.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are up against after having lost their first two games of the season in the competition against Inter and Barcelona before drawing with PSV Eindhoven.
Back in September, Icardi popped up to find the equaliser that teed up his side to beat Spurs in the final moments at the San Siro.
He grabbed the assist for that winner and now has three goals in three games in the Champions League group stage this year.
The 25-year-old has also been in electric form in Serie A with six goals and two assists in eight games, including the goal that saw Inter prevail over Milan in the Milan derby.
While Alvaro Morata may have pocketed two goals for himself in Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend, the Spaniard also fluffed an excellent opportunity to complete his hat-trick.
He has struggled to convert chances at the rate required by the Blues since joining the club last summer from Real Madrid and also suffers from comparisons to Diego Costa, the combative forward he ultimately replaced at Stamford Bridge.
The Spain international was a more rugged and tenacious threat to defences. Icardi only needed one shot on target against Spurs and Barcelona and is regarded as a far more clinical and canny striker than Morata, and closer to the profile supporters want to see from the player charged with filling the Costa void.
After hearing of his latest exploits in the Champions League, Chelsea fans called on their club to pull the trigger to arm Maurizio Sarri with the finisher his football deserves.


The PA SAFE Caucus voices their frustrations and goals about gun safety reforms on Wednesday.
The PA SAFE Caucus members discussed their legislative goals for gun safety reform during a news conference at the capitol building on Wednesday.
The meeting marked one month since the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and occurred on the day students across the nation walked out of their schools, advocating for stricter gun laws.
During the conference, lawmakers spoke about their frustrations with passing legislation and specific House bills they would like to see move from committee.
PA SAFE co-chair Madeleine Dean said to listen to the students that are speaking out, because their wisdom and bravery is inspirational and that the time to say enough is enough is now.
"We can and must do something to combat this gun violence epidemic, not just to prevent mass shootings like in Parkland, but to combat the everyday violence that claims 33,000 lives a year in this country, and injures 80,000 others in the crossfire," Dean said in a press release.
Special hearings about gun laws will be held on April 9–12, and members expressed their expectations for the hearings.
"Every gun murder is a tragedy and outrage, and every victim should matter. The upcoming hearings should be followed by votes on bills that can save lives. I'm a minister and I strongly believe that thoughts and prayers are not enough," Pennsylvania Rep. Joana McClinton said.
State Rep. Steve McCarter spoke of house bill 2109, which will allow people to petition the court for a firearm restraining order.
Jami Amo, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, was also in attendance.
PA SAFE Caucus will be calling for legislation during the hearings that include: banning bump stocks; requiring background checks for all firearm purchases; requiring Pennsylvania to transfer existing mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System or NICS; banning large-capacity ammunition magazines; providing more funding for safe school initiatives; prohibiting people on the no-fly list from purchasing or possessing firearms; allowing concerned family members and law enforcement to file extreme-risk protective orders; requiring schools to timely notify parents when their children are involved in safety incidents at school; increasing training and education for school security officers; allowing people with mental or physical health concerns to voluntarily surrender their firearms and prohibiting a person who has been ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment from possessing a firearm, according to the press release.


Thanksgiving was my grandma's favorite holiday. She loved absolutely everything about it. She loved the food, being around family, the smells, the feeling, everything. She loved it so much that when she was in the last stages of her battle with cancer a few years ago, she held on until 1 minute after midnight on Thanksgiving morning to pass away, just to be around on one last Thanksgiving.
I know a lot of people really love Thanksgiving too (maybe not that much) so I thought this would be a perfect time for a Thanksgiving recipe roundup with the Young Living Vitality line of oils, made just for ingestion. Did you know that cooking with your oils is another amazing way to get their benefits? Its so simple to use the Vitality oils in your recipes, and what better way to share them then by using them in your Thanksgiving meal?
I've grabbed some of the best recipes from around the internet that you can use when planning this year's Thanksgiving dinner-it will taste amazing AND be good for everyone. Win win!
Check out the super yummy recipes below, and let me know if you end up making one for Thanksgiving!


Autumn is the season that beckons us to enjoy warming dishes brimming with beautiful vegetables. Purple cauliflower, prized for its gem-like color and buttery, rustic flavor, steals the show when roasted and nestled atop delicate capellini pasta and crowned with toasted pine nuts and a bright and creamy sauce of lemons, garlic, and tart capers. The end result is a comforting, nourishing meal that also makes an elegant showing at any table.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Mince garlic. Finely dice onion. Finely chop parsley. Halve lemon, and zest for garnish. Cut cauliflower and cut into ½"-1" pieces.
Evenly arrange cauliflower pieces on the baking sheet and toss evenly with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is slightly browned and tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.
In a medium pan, warm the vegan butter, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat about 6 minutes. Combine bouillon cube and ½ cup of water in a cup and whisk until cube is fully dissolved. Add to the pan chili flakes to taste, lemon juice, half the lemon zest, and capers, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes over low-medium heat until slightly reduced and thickened.
Bring a large pot of 6-8 cups of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Put a colander in the sink. Add capellini and allow to cook for 6-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Pour sauce over pasta, combine and coat, and keep warm over low heat before serving.
In a dry pan, add the pine nuts over medium heat, moving consistently to prevent burning. Pine nuts should be browned and aromatic after 2 minutes. Remove from pan and heat to prevent burning and set aside for garnish.
Arrange a serving of capellini on a plate, twisting pasta to create elegant height as you go. Top with roasted cauliflower. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, and a crack of black pepper.


With the openning up of the MLS by the Canadian Real Estate board and many online rental and selling marketing websites, your options for renting and selling your home are substantial. fourDawn AuroraCon can help you navigate the various options available to you to act as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) or do it yourself rental landlord.
We strive to only fill the rental and sales services that are necessary. Giving you the flexibility to undertake those roles you can handle without our support. We want customers to know and understand that their are various support options with the resulting service fees.
If you have any questions about our rental and selling management services or know how we can help you, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our friendly customer service will look forward to talking with you and finding the best solutions for you.
Vacation Home or Cottage Rentals: fourDawn offers competitive and personalized rental support services, with marketing and advertising strategies aimed at maximizing your vacation home or cottage bookings and rental revenue. Each month a detailed monthly statement is prepared documenting all monies received from the tenants as well as all monthly expenses.
We offer various vacation home support services: such as responding to booking inquiries, schedule and monitor arrivals and departures, housekeeping/maintenance service, on-call maintenance, check-in service, damage deposit service, customer contact and detailed monthly statements.
Residential Home Rentals: We can support your residential rental listing with a real estate service or allow you to market your rental property yourself. Using our website as a property information page and the many online marketing listing services and selling mediums available today on the Internet you can avoid the high commissions charged by real estate agents in using them to rent your residential property.
To ensure all owners' requirements are met, we offer packages that can be customized to suit your rental needs. Please contact us for more detailed information concerning our various rental management packages, and the various services we offer.
Real Estate Sales: Online services to support the selling of your home by yourself have been around awhile, but they have grown immensely since the Canadian Real Estate Association opened up its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in 2010 — where the vast majority of real estate transactions occur — to agents who charge a flat fee rather than the standard real estate commission. This greatly assists anyone who wants to sell their own home. The process of selling your own home is called "For Sale By Owner (FSBO)".
Using the FSBO method, you can save ten of thousand's of dollars in real estate commission fees. Also, you can sell lower valued real estate like land parcels, which might be ignored by agents due to their low commission value.
We can support your FSBO efforts, but setting up an information and contact page webpage for your property, directing or setting your property on the various online selling sites and managing sales leads.
Contact us to assist you with preparing your land, vacation or residential home property real estate listing.


Ms. Gvantsa Robakidze is an accountant at McGill. She has 12 years work experience in accountancy for both private and public entities.
Her areas of expertise comprise working at the following accounting software: SAP Business One, Balance 1C and Oris.As an accountant, she has been worked for lease, IT service provider companies (having dealt with public procurement issues, imposing taxes on non resident companies and complex tax and accountancy issues). Ms. Robakidze has also been working for JSC TBC Bank (2006-2008) and for the Ministry of Penitentiary and Probation of Georgia (2009-2016).
Ms. Robakidze has graduated in 2008 and holds degree from Georgian Technical University with the specialty of Management in the domain of Energetics. In 2009 she graduated ACCA and holds F1 level.
Ms. Robakidze is fluent in English and Russian languages, with her native Georgian.