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From Side Hustle to Success: How These Co-Founders Used Instagram to Grow Their Bakery Business
"It was like a light bulb turned on, and I realized I could do what I love and make a living out of it," says Mindy Sepeti of Mindy's Bakeshop.
By Emily CanalStaff writer, Inc.com@emilycanal
Mindy's Bakeshop co-founders Mindy and Ken Sepeti.
Courtesy Chelsea Laine Francis
For most of Mindy Sepeti's life, her side hustle has been baking. It started in college when she'd skip classes to make cookies for friends, and continued to her 20s when she'd bring in sweets for her co-workers at a local Chili's Grill & Bar.
That all changed when a colleague at the restaurant advised Sepeti to go to pastry school, and less a month later, she had quit her job and started classes at Le Cordon Bleu pastry school in Austin, Texas. "It was like a light bulb turned on and I realized I could do what I love and make a living out of it," says Sepeti, who is 32-years-old. "I have never looked back."
Sepeti is now the co-founder of Mindy's Bakeshop, an Austin-based bakery and dessert catering company she launched with her husband Ken in 2015. In 2016, the first full year of business, the couple sold $25,000 worth of treats. This year, Sepeti says they're expecting to hit $32,000
Sepeti didn't have a background in business, but she did have an extensive one in baking. She grew up in the kitchen with her mother - the best baker she knows. Sepeti attended the University of Texas in Austin to study elementary education and theater, but didn't get her degree. Instead, she studied the chocolate chip cookie recipes that reminded her home. Years later, when she worked at the Chili's 20 minutes away from her hometown of Donna, Texas, she never dreamed of having her own baking business.
A husband-and-wife baking duo
Sepeti met her husband Ken in 2012 and a year later he also enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu pastry school. Armed with their education and passion for sweets, the couple began developing their bakeshop side hustle until 2015, when they saved enough money to pay several months of rent and quit their other jobs.
"We just jumped in head first and started our little home-base bakeshop," Sepeti says. "It was terrifying because its sink or swim."
Sepeti says she and Ken built enough of a client base during their part time days to support the business, but they didn't have any money for advertising. To this day, the co-founders haven't raised any money. Instead, they used Instagram.
Like-worthy sweets
Scroll through Mindy's Bakeshop's Instagram feed and you'll see holiday sugar cookies shaped like snow globes, mouthwatering golden-crusted pies, and cakes lined with delicate flowers. The couple used the social platform not only to advertise their business to prospective customers, but to also introduce themselves to the community. A recent post showing off holiday cookies with a quote from Home Alone got nearly 1,000 likes on Instagram.
"and a happy new year to ya!" just over here wishing i was in pj's watching home alone and drinking hot cocoa, but prepping for tonight's workshop with the jr. league of austin isn't a bad alternative.
Published on: Dec 28, 2017


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Mervin L. Rush
Mervin passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in the early morning of August 13th at the age of 98. Who could have imagined he'd live almost a century!
Merv was born on a homestead in rural Saskatchewan and spent his early years in Melfort, SK. As the eldest child of four of Ida and Art Rush, Merv was a responsible and curious child, and a clever student. Family moves took the Rush family to Calgary in the 1940's and when WW2 broke out Merv joined the RCAF in the "wireless" unit and remained in Calgary until discharged from the Air Force. He was very proud of his service in the air force. Given Merv's high scholastic achievement in high school he was encouraged to apply to university under the veteran's program. While he was also interested in medicine, he was accepted in the electrical engineer program at the University of Saskatchewan in 1945. While in Saskatoon he met the alluring and beautiful Marjorie Fair at the local telephone company whom he wooed throughout his university years and married on graduation from U of S in 1949. Work opportunities took Marge and Merv to Flin Flon, Shawinigan Falls, Ft. St john, Abbotsford and finally Castlegar where he worked for Celgar Pulp & Paper, retiring as plant engineer in 1985. In 2002 Marge and Merv bought an ocean view condominium (their dream) in Sidney, BC and enjoyed their retirement years on the west coast.
Throughout his life Merv was passionate about giving back to the community. His proudest volunteer role was serving as Board Chair of the Castlegar and District Hospital. On retirement to Sidney he happily volunteered with Kiwanis, Meals on Wheels and the Shaw Centre of the Salish Sea.
Both Rob and Libby knew their dad as a kind and compassionate person; one who was so curious and civic minded. They didn't realize he was seen as a studious and shy boy in his youth because those that knew Merv as an adult saw him as a huge extrovert, one who loved asking questions. Merv had a strong work ethic, lived to plan things (we mean "everything") and had an amazing curious mind, one who was always interested in helping others. He was kind to his siblings and was very, very proud of his children.
Merv is predeceased by his wife, Marge, his parents, brother Donald, and sister Audrey. He is survived by his daughter Libby (Glen) of Victoria, son Robert of Sidney, and sister Lois in Regina and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the amazing staff of the South Unit and Palliative Care Units of Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their compassionate care of Merv in his final months.
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Diana Gallivan - October 19, 2022 at 1:42 pm
I am writing to send heartfelt condolences on behalf of all at Our Place Society. Mr. and Mrs. Rush generously supported community members experiencing homelessness, poverty, addictions and health issues through our organization. We appreciate their compassion and empathy and wish you comfort at this sad time.
Sheila Miller - August 30, 2022 at 1:36 pm
Sorry to read of the passing of your dad Libby. Condolences to you and Glen. It was interesting to read the obituary summarizing an active and long life. Hugs Sheila
lachlan C farrell - August 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Dear Rob and Libby, I just arrived back from castlegar( Class of 72 50th Grad re union) and noted in the Time colonist your dads Obit. Firstly sincerest condolences to both Bob and you. I note as well you live in Victoria and Sidney and I as well in Sidney If inclined call me at 250 608 0715 Lach Farrell
C M Lougher- Goodey - August 22, 2022 at 12:04 pm
Dear family. We have wonderful memories of your mum and dad. I enjoyed stitch group gatherings with your mum, and with your dad we shared common interest in Shawinigan Falls as my dad and all his family were born in that town.
We moved to Sidney from Ottawa in 1998, and your parents would have been one of our first new friends.
Libby rush - August 25, 2022 at 11:01 am
Thank you so much for your condolences. Libby rush
Anne Laforest - August 20, 2022 at 10:05 am
Your Dad was an amazing person. It's hard losing a parent. My Mom passed five months ago so I feel your lose keenly. Wishing you and Glen our condolences.
Anne and Guy
Oh Anne, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. It sure is hard isn't it losing a parent and saying goodbye. Miss you. Xo libby
Ardis Myette - August 18, 2022 at 3:12 pm
Almost a century!! What an interesting and active life he and Marge had!!
Our condolences to you Lib and Rob.
Ardis thank you sooo much for your friendship. Xo
Douglas MacAskill - August 18, 2022 at 3:11 pm
Please accept our sincere condolences Libby & Rob…. I only met your Dad once; several years ago in Castlegar. He certainly left an impression and was obviously a kind, caring and curious person. Same as you Libby.
May he rest in peace…
Dougie, big hug right back to you too.
JOEL B FAIR - August 18, 2022 at 2:27 pm
I remember making this boutonniere for Merv and Marge's 60th wedding anniversary. He looks quite happy on this day and given all the days he visited Marge on the Pier, I'm sure he is happy now to join her.
My condolences to Libby, Rob and family
Glad I have you Joel. Big hug. Libby
Don Radelet - August 17, 2022 at 9:16 pm
Sorry to hear of his passing, Libby and Glen. He sounded like quite the guy!
Don, you are terrific, thank you, xo
Laurie Duncan - August 17, 2022 at 6:39 pm
Sorry to hear of Merv's passing. He had quite a live and I am sure he is happy to be back together with his Marge. All our love to the family and Libby. Take care and know you're loved.
Laurie and Angus
Thanks Laurie AND appreciate your shoulder and listening walks. Xo libby

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Cebuana Lhuillier series starts Feb. 22
Cebu Daily News
7:33 am | Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
THE 8TH CEBUANA Lhuillier Age Group Tennis Championships Series 2013 will kickoff its provincial legs in Kidapawan City on Feb. 22.
The series aims to provide a venue for Filipino and foreign junior players to be recognized and to showcase their tennis skills.
The tournament is composed of 20 legs. Aside from Kidapawan, other legs will be held in Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Norte, Ozamiz, Camiguin, Gingoog, Butuan, Digos City, Surigao City, Davao City, Bohol, Ormoc, Bais, Legaspi, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu City, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Bukidnon. The Cebu City leg will be the last leg of the series and is slated on December.
Winners will get a chance to be sent to the Philippine Columbian Association Open 2013. "This is part of our advocacy to support and promote the Philippine tennis. It's very important to create programs for the young players because they are the future of Philippine tennis." said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. /CORRESPONDENT MARS G. ALISON
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/361841/cebuana-lhuillier-series-starts-feb-22


Empowering Women was formerly called PREP. Here's the history of this program!
2018: "Empowering Women: Claiming Healthy Personal Boundaries" in partnership with Dove's Nest was held in Omaha, Nebraska from July 26–27.
2016: "Empowering Women: Money, Health and Faith" with resourcing from Rhoda Blough and Teresa Boshart Yoder of Everence was held on August 12-13, at Peace Mennonite, Aurora, Colorado.
2013: "Celebrating Our Spiritual DnA" with speaker, Nadine Friesen, was held at Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston, Kansas, August 23-24, 2013. PREP was hosted by MW USA with South Central and Western District Conference Mennonite Women.
2012: "Gifts from the Sea" was held at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church in Sarasota, Florida, February 24-25, 2012. PREP was hosted by MW USA with Southeast Conference Mennonite Women.
2010: "The Fields Are Ripe: Focusing Our Mission," was held at Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson, Nebraska, August 27-28 with speaker Sharon Kennel, Central Plains Conference minister. PREP was hosted by MW USA with Central Plains Mennonite Women.
2009: "Flowers in the Desert" asked the question, why Sister Care, with speaker Carolyn Holderread Heggen; discussed pros and cons of electronic communication with Shane Hipps, pastor, Trinity Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Arizona.
2008: "A Caring Presence" explored Mennonite Women in the congregation in terms of caring (for self and others); Cheryl Hollinger spoke on mentoring, there was a report on Sister Care in Franklin and Virginia at the MCC Welcoming Place, Akron, Pennsylvania.
2007: "Listening with Love" discussed the importance of our stories with Joan Boyer and MW USA staff; the idea of Sister Care was introduced. Retreat took place at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, Kansas.
2006: "Seeing Ourselves as Spiritual Leaders" focused on the Circle of Women and Four Spiritual Generations and Prayer Shawls via Sister-Link at the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Florida.
2005: "Leading from Within" with input from Lee Schmucker, groups worked on updating governance. Took place at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, Kansas.
2004: "Importance of Two" Naomi and Ruth lead, building a team. More Sister-Link stories at the MCC Welcoming Place, Akron, Pennsylvania.
2003: "Balancing Mary and Martha" included a drama by Brenda Glanzer Lilliston. Sister-Link stories at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, Kansas.
2002: "Letting Go and Holding On" discussion of self care for leaders with bread baking; there was a Bible story, a skit of "the woman at the well," and the idea of Sister-Link was introduced. Took place at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, Kansas.
2001: "What is our Mission?" During this PREP Mennonite Women and Canadian Women in Mission were restructuring into separate national organizations, guest speaker Susan J. Jantzen at the Bethel College Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas.
2000: "A Look at Leadership" included input from Dottie Jantzen and met at Bethel College Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas.
1999: "Reflections on Lydia-the Worshipper, the Listener, the Receiver" held at Bethel College Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas.


When considering the appealing classes in the STEM fields and business majors that promise bountiful career opportunities, foreign language courses may not seem as appetizing. However, according to US News, "those entering the workforce in 2014 with second language fluency can expect an additional 10 to 15 percent pay increase." Even with those obvious career benefits, only seven percent of college students in America are enrolled in a language course. So, if your university offers you the opportunity to enhance and expand your communication skills, seize it.
Looking around at your multi-lingual peers, you might feel behind in the world of languages, but it's never too late. "I started studying Chinese formally my freshman year of college," said Associate Professor Rania Huntington. Now, not only does she teach Chinese at UW-Madison, but she also acts as the Chair of the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Of course, you don't need the same dedication as Professor Huntington, but even if fluency isn't your end goal, the process of learning a language is still an essential experience.
A foreign language means a new skill, not to mention an impressive resume booster, but it provides you with so much more. Learning a language is an entirely foreign experience. If you don't understand how to balance a chemical equation or how to structure your literature essay, at least you can ask the professor—in English. In a college foreign language course, sometimes there is little-to-no English spoken at all. So, how can you ask questions if you don't even know how to ask them? The entire situation intimidates and frustrates students everywhere.
Like any subject, learning a language requires dedication and determination. But more than anything, it requires hunger. A hunger to know more—a desire to understand the self and the world. So, feast on the foreign language courses you have before you. And remember, stay hungry.
Ruiqi is a senior studying English and Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her most recent accomplishments include getting ready for work in 10 minutes and beating a 9-year-old in a casual hula-hooping contest. She hopes her skills will be of use to society someday.


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Nautilia in Castelnaudary, South of France
Nautilia sleeps 10 people
Flying Bridge steering position
This boat can be booked with Hoseasons
Details of Nautilia
Ideal for cruising the rivers in France, the boat "Nautilia" is a cruiser in the Castelnaudary area of the South of France. Nautilia sleeps 10 people, with the bedrooms laid out as 4 double and 2 single or 2 double and 6 single. Cruiser can be steered from a flying bridge steering position. There is a 12v socket on board Nautilia. There's no need to bring bed linen, as it is all provided on Nautilia. You can bring your CD collection with you, as this boat has a CD player. There is a safe on Nautilia. No need to let your hygiene slip - there is a shower on board.
Find out more about Nautilia
Castelnaudary on the map
Other boating holidays in Castelnaudary
Classique - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Vision 4 - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Tamaris - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Royal Classique Plus - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Tango - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Grand Classique - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Countess - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Classique Star - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Clipper Plus - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Capri - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Consul - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Clipper - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Salsa - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Calypso - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Cirrus 2 - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Crusader - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France).
Other boating holidays in South of France
Continentale - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Vision 3 - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Penichette 935W - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Penichette 1165 Flying Bridge - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 7
Capestang EC139 A - at Capestang, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Caprice - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Classique - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Clipper Plus - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Vision 4 - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 9
Penichette 935 - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Tower - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 12
Tamaris - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Penichette 1500 Flying Bridge - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 12
Penichette 1107W - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 7
Royal Mystique - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Europa E600 - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Narbonne - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Normandie - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Countess - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Royal Classique Plus - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Caprice - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Normandie - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Grand Classique - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Royal Mystique - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Normandie - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Capri - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 3
Corvette - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Capri - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 3
Tango - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Elegance Plus - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Grand Classique - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 12
Royal Classique Plus - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Royal Classique - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Countess - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Corvette - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Grand Classique - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Midi Explorer 2 - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 2
Capestang EC139GC - at Capestang, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Consul - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Classique Star - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Vision 3 - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Europa E400 - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Consul - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Penichette 1500R - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 12
Vision 3 - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Clipper Plus - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Corvette B - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Caprice - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Millau - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Capestang EC149 - at Capestang, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Classique S - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Royal Magnifique - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Continentale - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Cirrus 2 - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Elegance Plus - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Classique - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Sheba - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Calypso - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Corvette - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Royal Magnifique - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Crusader - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Capri - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 3
Penichette 1400 Flying Bridge - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Royal Classique Plus - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Vision 3 - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Salsa - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Consul - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Mystique - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Penichette 1120R - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Calypso - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Caprice - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Consort - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Classique - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Elegance Plus - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Penichette 1120R - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Constantia - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Vision 3 - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Clipper - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Salsa - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Carcassonne - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Le Somail - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Continentale - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Calypso - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Beziers - at Le Somail, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Cirrus 2 - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Elegance Plus - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Penichette 935 - at Lattes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Penichette 1107W - at Argens, in South of France (France). Sleeps 7
Magnifique - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Magnifique - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Tango - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Vision 4 - at Beaucaire, in South of France (France). Sleeps 9
Royal Mystique - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Tamaris - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Vision 4 - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 9
Continentale - at Trebes, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Penichette 1020 Flying Bridge - at Negra, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Cirrus 2 - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 4
Salsa - at St Gilles, in South of France (France). Sleeps 10
Royal Mystique - at Homps, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Crusader - at Castelnaudary, in South of France (France). Sleeps 6
Sheba - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 5
Classique S - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Vision 4 - at Port Cassafieres, in South of France (France). Sleeps 9
Millau - at Narbonne, in South of France (France). Sleeps 8
Other boats in the South of France
If you want to find other boats which are, like Nautilia, in the South of France, have a look at the boats in South of France featured here, and see whether there's anything else which takes your fancy.
A popular area for a boating holiday, the South of France has sunshine from March to October, and makes for a lovely spot for boating holiday in France. There are wide open spaces, vineyards, beaches; and the good restaurants which France is famous for. For a cultural hour or two, visit the walled the city of Carcassonne and the medieval town of Castelnaudary. The above is Nautilia - in the Castelnaudary region of South of France. We've also listed several other boats in Castelnaudary; or for a bigger choice, look at all the boats available in South of France. Hopefully you'll find something to suit your holiday needs!
French Boats: South of France | Brittany | Burgundy | Lot | Alsace Lorraine | Anjou | Ardennes | Charente | Somme Picardy
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Okay, this is it. I am a sushi fanatic, and have found some pretty good sushi places here in Florida...but Mike's is absolutely the best around. I keep telling Mike that he is the only reason I won't move back to NY! His fish is so fresh, it's still quivering. First, there's the atmosphere. What's not to love about a sushi bar with blues playing on the stereo system?
Most of the regulars sit at the sushi bar, where it's not unusual to pass tastes of dishes or shots of sake up and down the bar. Strangers become friends immediately. I usually start with Pokki, which is served in a martini glass, succulent bites of perfect tuna with macadamia nuts, cucumber and hot sauce. Then maybe a small plate of that fabulous marinated sea bass...can't pass up Mike's incredible dynamite roll, the special scallops, incredible sweet shrimp with tempura fried heads (and they're really baby shrimp, the way they're supposed to be), but the best is when all the regulars are sitting at the bar awaiting the Uni Man. When the delivery of sea urchin arrives, you can hear a pin drop. We're all too busy salivating to say a word. Then he serves it up, plain and simple, the perfect bite. Mike taught me to really appreciate uni, not even to have it sushi, but just plain sashimi, perfectly perfect.
And then, the last perfect bite, is Mike's Wasabi Tobiko. Flying fish roe marinated in wasabi, a gorgeous emerald green, topped with a quail egg. That wasabi rush will bring tears to your eyes, and you will instantly crave your next ride. Ahhhh, Mike's. Mike and his son Sean or his sidekick Tony are behind the bar. Mike's lovely wife is in the kitchen. Staff is warm and friendly. The sake selection can't be beat. I've got a giant bottle with my name on it in the fridge, and chopsticks with my pic at the front of the place. Ahhhh, Mike's. Nothing better, anywhere.


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Flexible endoscopes (long, slender, flexible instruments with a camera and light at the distal end, having working channels to introduce flexible instruments) are used for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions inside the human digestive system and inside the abdomen. Though used for their flexibility, the flexibility of these instruments causes several difficulties during insertion and use. During insertion, flexible endoscopes can buckle and loop, which may hamper full insertion into the patient's body. During therapeutic interventions, the flexible endoscope fails to provide stability for surgical instruments that are introduced through the flexible endoscope.
The FORGUIDE mechanism enables making a shaft-guide out of cheap standard parts that is rigidified by creating a laminate that consists of a spring, cables and expandable tube. The connection between these three layers is obtained by friction. The bench tests showed that the FORGUIDE prototype FGP-01 of only 5.5 mm diameter could provide flexural rigidities up to 1541 Ncm2 , which far exceeds the flexural rigidity of flexible endoscopes. Furthermore, a bending radius of almost 1 cm could be achieved in the compliant state with the FGP-01 without losing the ability to rigidify.
Loeve, A. J., Plettenburg, D. H., Breedveld, P., & Dankelman, J. (2012). Endoscope Shaft-Rigidity Control Mechanism:"FORGUIDE". Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on, 59(2), 542-551.
Flexible endoscopes are used for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the human body for their ability to be advanced through tortuous trajectories. However, this very same property causes difficulties as well. For example, during surgery a rigid shaft would be more beneficial since it provides more stability and allows for better surgical accuracy. In order to keep the flexibility and obtain rigidity when needed, a shaft guide with controllable rigidity could be used. On this page we introduce the PlastoLock shaft-guide concept, which uses thermoplastics (Purasorb PLC 7015) that are reversibly switched from rigid to compliant by changing their temperature from 5 to 43 degrees Celcius. These materials were used to make a shaft that can be rendered flexible to follow the flexible endoscope and rigid to guide it. A feasibility study shows the great potential of this concept in terms of achievable flexural rigidity, miniaturization, and simplicity.
Loeve, A. J., Bosma, J. H., Breedveld, P., Dodou, D., & Dankelman, J. (2010). Polymer rigidity control for endoscopic shaft-guide 'Plastolock'—a feasibility study. Journal of Medical Devices, 4(4), 045001.
In order to fully benefit from the functionalities of flexible endoscopes in surgery, a simple shaft-guide that can be used to support the flexible endoscope shaft is required. Such a shaft-guide must be flexible during insertion into the human body and rigidified when properly positioned to support the flexible endoscope shaft. A shaft-guide called 'Vacu-SL' was designed.
The Vacu-SL rigidity control mechanism utilizes the flexural rigidity increase that is achieved by vacuuming foil tubes filled with small particles. In this prototype the influence of particle hardness, size, and shape on the flexural rigidity of vacuumed foil tubes filled with these particles is investigated. Experiments show that the flexural rigidity increases with the hardness and irregularity of the particles and that there may be an optimal particle size in the low particle diameter region.
Loeve, A. J., van de Ven, O. S., Vogel, J. G., Breedveld, P., & Dankelman, J. (2010). Vacuum packed particles as flexible endoscope guides with controllable rigidity. Granular matter, 12(6), 543-554.


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Dr. Heather R. Adams PhD completed her internship in Clinical Child Psychology (1998-1999) and a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology (1999-2003) at the University of Rochester Medical Center and joined the URMC faculty in 2003. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics. Her research interests are centered on evaluation and care of children with inherited neurodegenerative diseases, including Juvenile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Batten Disease), Tourette Syndrome, and cognitive features of pediatric hypertension. She is involved in projects to characterize the natural history and neurobehavioral phenotype of Batten Disease, evaluate the psychosocial impact upon children with Tourette Syndrome, and characterize the incidence of tics in an ethnically diverse sample in the Rochester community. Her research interests also include a collaboration with Dr. Marc Lande, MD, a pediatric nephrologist at URMC who is studying Executive Function in Pediatric Hypertension. Dr. Adams' clinical practice consists of psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services. Her psychotherapy practice has particular focus on evidence-based treatments for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, and for behavioral management of tics. Her neuropsychological assessment clinic serves a broad range of children who are experiencing cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the setting of a neurologic condition.


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Negotiating the Invisible
Andrea Schlieker
A recent film by Nathan Coley portrays the city of Jerusalem, undisputed centre of three world religions, by taking us on a journey from the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We see worshippers fervently engaged in the minutiae of their diverse and…
A recent film by Nathan Coley portrays the city of Jerusalem, undisputed centre of three world religions, by taking us on a journey from the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We see worshippers fervently engaged in the minutiae of their diverse and distinctive rituals, compelled by the unique and ancient sanctity of each site. Jerusalem's Church (of the Holy Sepulchre), Mosque (of Al-Aqsa), and Temple (the Western Wall, believed to be the remnant of the second Temple) - amongst the holiest constructed shrines of Christianity, Islam and Judaism - are here found in closest proximity. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world are daily brought together by the magnetism and significance of this singular place, yet remain divided by their faiths, each proclaiming its own as the universal truth. This unique matrix of sacred edifices in Jerusalem, and the ardent veneration they elicit, serves as a most formidable articulation of Coley's continuing fascination with visible and material manifestations of the invisible and the elusive nature of faith. I. A preoccupation with architecture – especially as a physical expression of religious and political ideas and ideologies – is a leitmotif in Nathan Coley's work . The three world religions and the particular architectural forms they have each engendered are the catalyst for Coley's latest work, displayed in Mount Stuart's Visitor Centre on Bute : 'Camouflage Church', 'Camouflage Synagogue', 'Camouflage Mosque'. But instead of grand and elaborate structures we encounter humble, handmade hardboard models of these places of worship, presented on low plinths. The models, with their "boys' bedroom aesthetic" , have been stripped of defining symbols and characteristics (such as crescent, cross, or star of David). They are rendered as generic rather than specific buildings for each faith, thereby becoming signs for rather than portraits of mosque, church and synagogue. Yet they are removed even further from any sense of realistic portrayal by the bold horizontal stripe-pattern which covers each model and also by different colour codings, - black , gold and purple respectively. The pattern has a curious optical effect, making the reading of the architectural model harder, almost denying its form. The specific colours used might have been chosen for their associative value – especially the gold triggers memories of the glittering golden domes of famous mosques, and the purple is reminiscent of ecclesiastical vestments, like the purple cassock of bishops. The stripe-effect seems to be a deliberate nod to Op Art and design, to Bridget Riley and Daniel Buren, as well as perhaps to the great Renaissance churches such as Orvieto or Siena, with their remarkable façades of black and white stripes. [Illustration Orvieto?]. However, Coley has appropriated the stripe pattern from an altogether non-art and non-religious source: it refers to the so-called 'dazzle' camouflage applied to ships during both World Wars as protection from attack. Devised by Norman Wilkinson, Inspector of Airfield Camouflage, the 'dazzle' scheme was inspired by the effect of sunlight on water [Illustration of World War I Q-ship ?]. Camouflage, derived from the French 'camoufler', meaning 'to disguise', is a form of concealment adapted from mimetic strategies in the natural world for use in military action. Artists as diverse as Andy Warhol, Alighierro Boetti and Hans Haacke have all used camouflage in their work, attracted no doubt by its inherent dual signifier of aesthetics and politics. For Coley it was important here not to "make invisible, but to disguise" these objects "that are trying to deny their existence". At first, the flamboyance and graphic rigour of the works seem at odds with this intent, and it is only when we have identified the pattern as wartime camouflage that this withdrawal into deliberate effacement becomes evident. To trace the meaning of these camouflaged places of worship it is helpful to consider the nexus of religion and power that Coley repeatedly invokes in his work. For example, we find wartime references in combination with the sacral motif in 'Fourteen Churches of Münster' (2000) a video in which Coley had taken his cue from an order to target the churches of Münster, issued to allied bomber pilots in the Second World War. His book project 'Urban Sanctuary' probes further into this relationship. His investigation (through a number of interviews) of the concept of sanctuary reveals the church's failure to uphold its position as guarantor of refuge and immunity from state legislation in today's secular society. It highlights social, political and ideological questions about the boundaries of state power, and asks whether any spaces still exist that are beyond the reach of law . As an extension to this enquiry, it can be argued that Coley's 'Camouflage' works could be read as subtle metaphors for the increasing loss of authority that religious institutions have suffered in our (Western) secular culture, while their wartime associations also bring to mind geo-political conflicts triggered by clashing religious beliefs.


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A Summary View of the Rights of British America A Summary View of the Rights of British America 1 Thomas Jefferson Jefferson began his public career in 1769 in the Virginia House of Burgesses, the colonial legislature. British implementation of the Coercive Acts of 1774 (also known as the Intolerable Acts)—passed in response to the Boston Tea Party—prompted the "Summary View," Jefferson's first publication. Written for Virginians who were choosing delegates to the First Continental Congress, it laid the groundwork for later appeals by a "free people, claiming their rights as derived from the laws of nature." July 1774 Resolved, that it be an instruction to the said deputies when assembled in General Congress with the deputies from the other ...
Query XVIII: Manners
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Query XVIII: Manners Notes on the State of Virginia, Query XVIII: Manners 1 Thomas Jefferson The primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was well aware that his ownership of slaves violated the principles he espoused. 1784 The particular customs and manners that may happen to be received in that State? It is difficult to determine on the standard by which the manners of a nation may be tried, whether catholic or particular. It is more difficult for a native to bring to that standard the manners of his own nation, familiarized to him by habit. There must doubtless be an unhappy influence on the manners of our people produced by the existence of slavery among us. The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual ...
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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom 1 Thomas Jefferson Jefferson asked to be remembered on his tombstone as author of the Declaration of Independence, father of the University of Virginia, and author of this law. Long delayed because of the contentiousness of the subject and the powerful interests arrayed against it, the Virginia Statute was drafted in 1777, introduced as a bill in the 1779 legislative session, and adopted in 1786. Eventually the laws of all thirteen original states would prohibit an established church and guarantee religious liberty to all. January 16, 1786 I. Well aware that the opinions and belief of men depend not on their own will but follow involuntarily the evidence proposed to ...
Letter to the Danbury Baptist Association
Letter to the Danbury Baptist Association Letter to the Danbury Baptist Association 1 Thomas Jefferson The Danbury Baptist Association, aware of Jefferson's earlier role in overturning the Anglican establishment in Virginia, expressed hope that as president he might help liberate them from the religious constraints in Connecticut. Jefferson's response, in which he employs the famous "wall of separation between church and state" metaphor, is not a demand for the separation of religion and politics; rather, it addresses the principle of federalism. As president, Jefferson is unable to interfere in this state issue. Likewise, Congress is prohibited from doing so by the First Amendment's religion clauses. The citizens of Connecticut must remedy their situation ...
Letter to John Holmes
Letter to John Holmes Letter to John Holmes 1 Thomas Jefferson Awakened to the looming crisis over slavery by the Missouri Compromise, Jefferson foresees in this letter that the Compromise was far from the final word on the matter. April 22, 1820 I thank you, dear Sir, for the copy you have been so kind as to send me of the letter to your constituents on the Missouri question. It is a perfect justification to them. I had for a long time ceased to read newspapers, or pay any attention to public affairs, confident they were in good hands, and content to be a passenger in our bark to the shore from which I am not distant. But this momentous question, like a fire bell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror. I considered it at once as the ...
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Nearly 4,000 staff at Focus DIY faced an uncertain future after the struggling retail chain said it plans to put itself into administration.
The private equity-owned firm has asked Ernst & Young to act as administrator, saying it had no alternative after it defaulted on a credit facility.
Focus, which has 178 stores and employs 3,919 staff, is expected to trade as normal until an administrator is officially appointed.
The company underwent a controversial company voluntary arrangement in 2009 when it sought to reduce its rent burden from landlords as it battled for its future.
The company's website said it was unable to take orders online. It is understood that it could take days for an administrator to be appointed.
Private equity firm Cerberus bought Focus in 2007, reportedly paying just £1. Focus was heavily indebted at the time and Cerberus said it would pay off the firm's £174 million of debts.
It appointed Bill Grimsey, the former boss of the Big Food Group, which owned the Iceland frozen food chain, as chief executive in charge of a new management team.
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But the chain struggled in recent years against tough competition from B&Q and Wickes. The DIY market has suffered amid falling consumer confidence and depressed house prices.
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It grew through a number of acquisitions, including Do It All in 1998 and Great Mills in 2000, before rebranding to Focus.
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