Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang is a good and interesting book, and I recommend it.
This is not a book that fully explores the alliance and overlap between war and makers of war on one hand and science and scientists on the other. Authors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang focus on one part of that relationship, the link between astrophysics and related disciplines (really, astronomy at large) and the military.
Back when I was working in or near the Peabody Museum, in Cambridge, the museum's assistant director, Barbara Isaac, hired me to work with the NAGPRA database. NAGPRA was the North American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Ultimately, large swaths of the Peabody Museum's collection would be turned over, or some other thing done to it, as per the wishes of the various Native American groups associated with that material. Most of the work had already been done. But, Barbara is a meticulous person and wanted to make sure the dotting of each i and crossing of each t was double checked. So, I was one of two people charged with going over the printouts, on that old green and less green striped paper, bound in large blue cardboard books. Each line (or two) was an item or collection of items, with notes, and an indication of what was going to happen to the material. There were just a few options, but the basic idea was this: An item listed was either going to be returned to a tribal group, or not. My job was mainly to look at stuff that was not going to be returned and, given my ongoing scan of what was going to be returned, and my knowledge of North American prehistory, ethnography, and archaeology, to earmark things that said "do not return" but where maybe we should be returning it. So, for example, after noting that a particular South Dakota Lakota tribe would have this, and that, and this other, soapstone tobacco pipe returned to them, when I saw that the ninth pipe on the list, several lines down and all by itself, is labeled to not be returned, I'd earmark that. Nearly 100% of the time, that ninth pipe was just something that nobody wanted, or it didn't really exist (not all museum databases are exactly accurate). But, it would be earmarked.
Many items on the list had information as to how the item had originally gotten to the museum.
Many, many items, especially items taken from Native Americans living in what was the frontier between about 1840 and 1900, were taken by medical doctors who, as we all know, also stood in for naturalists, or some kind of traveling scientist, on military and quasi military expeditions (Like Darwin).
And many of those items were taken for use as medical specimens.
We initially learned that Native Americans have a particular blood type because, in part, of studies done on blood stains on shirts of slain warriors, collected after various battles with the US Army units accompanied by such scientists. There are a few famous cases of Native American bodily remains, mostly but not all skeletal remains, sitting in the anatomy teaching rooms of this or that college. But a lot more, a lot not noticed by either historians or even the all seeing all knowing Wikipedia, are or were sitting in museums around the world. Collected, by scientists wearing military uniforms, on military ventures, with a scientific twist.
So the science-military link is not exclusive to astronomy and astrophysics.
I wrote elsewhere about the person I met who was taking Pentagon funding to build an object that would help cure cancer. An example of a scientist subverting the military funding process. And so on.
The authors have two long chapters (and references elsewhere) covering the early history of human endeavor in general (not limited to military) and the evolution of astronomy, mainly as it related, over a very long period of time, to navigation. One chapter covers land, the other the sea.
Staring somewhere along the way in each chapter, we get a very nice, well done, and pretty full description of the process of humans learning about the stars, about the earth and how to find one's way, etc. But prior to that, the authors do what so many authors do and I so much dislike. I've written about this before. We get a version of human prehistory, and indeed, current human variation (or at least, ethnographically recent), that is bogus. For example, the authors speak of the first modern humans wandering around in the Rift Valley of Africa. There is no evidence that modern humans evolved there. Using just the archaeology, southern Africa is a more likely origin, and the physical anthropology record is simply incomplete. There are early fossils there, but that is because the rift valley is and was a big hole that made fossils. The entire rest of the continent is big, and the evolution probably happened there, not in the rift.
Similarly, ethnographic variation we see in the present and recent times is stripped out. For example, most rain forest dwelling foragers are not known to have a sky oriented cosmology, or to use the sky for much information about seasonal change in ecology, or navigation. And, there have always been a lot of rain forest dwelling foragers.
Putting that criticism aside, however, Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military is a very enjoyable and informative read, and makes all the important points about the sometimes uneasy, sometimes too easy, relationship between science and the military enterprise, with a careful look at politics, government, and powerful industrial interests.
If I can't have my flying car, can I please have my flying battery?
MIT Technology review has a fascinating writeup on efforts to build electric planes. In my view, these efforts are at the same time shooting too low (the result would be the equivalent of flying short buses, at most) and possibly doable (which is good).
Have you ever noticed how much electricity weighs? Here is an experiment you can do. Get two identical alkaline batteries (small ones, like AA size), one totally discharged and the other fully charged.
Now, hold one in each hand and see if you can tell which one is heavier. Is the charged up one heavier?
No, of course not. Electricity stored as potential energy in a battery actually weighs nothing. This is an interesting idea. Airplane fuel does weigh something, but electricity itself does not. If only we could create a battery that weights almost nothing to carry all that weight-free electricity!
OK, now, while you are still holding the batteries, try something else. Do this quickly, because you don't want anyone asking you "why are you holding these batteries" right now, because you'd have to say, "I'm trying to see how much electricity weighs," and that is kind of a stupid question.
Hold the batteries over a hard surface that you don't mind dropping a battery on. Maybe ten inches to a foot above the surface. Hold them upright. Now, drop them on the surface and see how they act.
The "full" battery, the one with the charge, will normally bounce better than the "empty" one.
This proves that something interesting is going on inside the battery. What? I don't know, but I suspect it is at least tangentially related to the science behind the aforementioned MIT Technology Review write up: Top battery scientists have a plan to electrify flight and slash airline emissions. Go read it, it is very interesting.
After reading this, I had this thought: Have a relatively small battery i an aircraft that does not use the same exact technology as the long distance battery, and is good at ONLY rapid output of a lot of power, and is replaced and recycled after every flight. Ideally, the plane would actually drop the battery once it is done using it. Neighbors of airports may object.
How to erase specific autosuggested URLs from Google Chrome?
You know the problem. You are accustom to swooping into the URL entry space on your browser and typing the first three or four letters of a website you commonly visit, hitting enter, and getting where you need to be. But Google Chrome, it an undying effort to be as helpful as possible, starts suggesting subpages of that site you visited once before, and are unlikely to visit again, ever.
For example, you want to look for something on Amazon. So you type in "Amaz" and suddenly the correct URL comes up, you hit ENTER and there you are. That is how it used to be. But now, you type "Amaz" and hit enter and you are now looking at an entry for a specific light switch you searched for last week. Forever. From now on, all of your searching on Amazon will start with this one light switch.
How do you stop this madness?
Simple: Once the URL you don't like is visible in the search bar, use the down arrow key to put the focus on that very same URL down on the list that will also appear below the search bar. Then, use Shift-DELETE to eliminate that URL forever. Or any others.
Shift-DELETE simply removes that URL from your search history. Don't worry, it will not delete that actual web site or anything. Totally safe.
Some of the earliest LEGO sets were for buildings or some sort of structure, and to this day architecture forms a core part of the LEGO panoply. If you build an architecture project from a kit, you'll see that they are highly engineered. In order to make a LEGO project look like something other than a concoction of random bricks made by some kids having fun (which is, of course, just fine), serious planning has to have happened.
Most of the LEGO books I've seen are pure idea books. If you wanted to build a project based on what you see in the books, you have to either have a huge collection of LEGO parts very well organized, or you have to be prepared to order several specific bricks that are called for in the books.
But that is the wrong way to play with LEGOs. The books demonstrate concepts, give you ideas, guide you to become a better LEGOer.
Very few LEGO books that I've seen are clearly this, clearly about methods and techniques, as The LEGO Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More by Alice Finch.
LEGOs are bricks, and bricks are used to build buildings, and The LEGO Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More is a really helpful guide to developing the methods and techniques for doing that.
The wizzard behind the book, Alice Finch, is one of the top LEGO builders in the world, famous for her extensive renditions of Harry Potter's world and other major projects (see below). This is a great book for the aspiring LEGO builder, and an excellent choice as a holiday gift for your LEGO-loving offspring.
I myself have never once uttered the word "sequel" when referring to this database system. I have also never once uttered either the term "Jiff" or "Giff" in relation to *.gif files. They are, to me, "Gee Eye Eff" files. I admit, however, to calling *.jpg files "Jay pegs" even when they are not *.jpeg.
But I digress. We are here to talk about a new book, on SQL.
The book is Practical SQL: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data by the award winning journalist Anthony DeBarros. DeBarros is as much of a writer as he is a database geek, which gives this book a pleasant twist.
The book provides what you need to know to create databases and set up relationships. But don't get excited, this is not a dating book.
See, a "database" isn't really a thing, but a collection of things. Normally, at the root of a database is a set of tables, which look like squared off sections of spreadsheets, or highly organized lists, if you lay them out. But then, the different fields (columns) of the tables are related to each other. This is important. Let's say you have a table of individuals in your club, and each individual has a set of skills they bring to the table. It is a model railroad club, so you've got engineers, artificial vegetation experts, landscape sculptors, background and sky painters, and so on. Also, each club member has a known set of days of the week and hours that they are available to meet or to manage some event you are having. Plus, they each have lunch food and drinks preferences for when you order out. Three of the members drive wheelchairs. And so on.
You have a table of dates and times that will be when your club will meet over the next year. You have a list of venues you will meet in. Each venue is associated with a different deli where you order out. Some of the venues are not wheelchair friendly, while some are.
Imagine putting together a big chart that shows all the events, who is going to them, what everyone will eat, what everyone will do, and special needs requirements, for the next ten years.
If that was one single giant structured table, each time a given member was included on a sublist because he or she, there would also be all the information about the person's address, phone number, email, food preference, skill, etc. etc.
So you don't do that. Instead, the database is taught to associate the name of each member with that member's personal file, including all that personal information, in a way that lets you selective ignore or include that information. Then, the database lets you construct new, novel, virtual tables that combine the information in a clever way.
For instance, for an upcoming event, you can have a to-do list that includes which materials to order for a build of a new model, and whether or not the person who helps Joe with the wheelchair thing should be sent a note to remind him to definitely come, and a precise list to send to the corner deli, as well as the phone number of the deli, for lunch, and so on.
Tables, linked together with relationships, which are then mined to make these novel tables which are called queries.
You may need to import data, export data, clean up errors, you may be using a GIS system, creating automatic emails or mail merge documents, and at some point you might even want to analyze the data.
Practical SQL: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data tells you all the stuff you need to do in order to carry out these tasks. As is the usual case with No Starch Press books, the code that is used in the book is downloadable.
The book assumes you are using PostgreSQL, which is free (and there are instructions to get it) but all SQL systems are very similar, so that really doesn't matter too much.
Everybody who works with data should know some SQL. All desktop operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Windows) use this sort of software and it runs about the same way on all of them. Just so you know, you are using SQL now reading this blog, because SQL or something like it lies at the base of pretty much every common way of serving up web pages. Prior to you clicking on the link, these very words were in a database file, along with the name of the post, a link to the graphic used, etc. etc. A bit of PHP code accessed the data from the SQL database and rendered it into HTML, which was then fed to your browser. SQL is one of those things that lies at the root of how we communicate on line, and the basics of how it works and what you can do with it have not changed in a long time. The first relational models go back to 1970. Remember "dbase"? That was an early version, deployed in the early 1980s. By the mid 1980s, everything you can do with modern SQL, to speak of, was implemented.
Enjoy and learn from Practical SQL: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data .
To save the planet, this is what we have to do everywhere, all the time.
A huge amount of energy is spent going to the store. The grocery store, the hardware store, all the stores. The amount of energy spent to get an object to the store for you to buy is big, but this process is on average highly efficient. A train can hold a lot of objects, and pushing a train down the tracks is highly efficient. Also, we will hopefully eventually be running trains entirely on a combination of electricity delivered to the train indirectly, batteries, and bio-fueled generators on board. Delivering object for you to buy at the store is already efficient, but it will become more efficient with a relatively small number of (big) step.
But then everybody leaves their home and drives various distances to various stores. When I was a kid, there were two grocery stores in our neighborhood. One had no parking lot, the other had room for about five or six cars, but nobody drove to either one. We used those two wheel carts you drag along to the store (or laundromat). When you get to the grocery store, you fold the cart up and hook it to a push car, then, when you pack up your groceries, they go in that two wheeler and you drag it home. Everybody did that all the time. It was strange to drive your car to the grocery store.
I remember when my parents started to drive to get groceries. Instead of going to the store on foot (or more likely, sending one of the offspring to the store with a list), they would drive out to the edge of town to a large warehouse discount store that had sprung up, like a Cosco. Oddly, large suburban style grocery stores emerged, in my world, after these edge-of-town discount store. My parents would drive the station wagon out there, spend all day, come back and and fill the freezer and cupboards. Maybe once every six weeks. In between times, for milk and other perishables that you can't freeze, it would be walking to the A&P. So that was all pretty efficient.
But today, tens of millions of Americans get in a car and drive a few miles to pick up some object or bunch of objects at the stores. The energy spent to do that is large. The total amount of energy we spend going to the store to get objects is probably less than the total amount of energy spent to get objects from producers (via warehouses) to stores, but not by as much as you might think.
One way to solve this is to not go to the store in a car and by an object. Order it on line. The delivery will be more efficient. Or, in some cases, go to the store on foot, bike, or public transit, get your your stuff in a big pile, and then have the store deliver it to your house. And, have all the delivery done by electric vehicles charged with energy produced without fossil carbon.
I envision a future in which we abandon mail boxes and replace them with small rooms with an indoor and outdoor access, some insulation and modest climate control, a place to put frozen stuff, refrigerator stuff, other stuff. That's where the grocery store delivery service drops your stuff.
The company had announced earlier this year that it would shift to zero-emissions delivery by 2025, but now plans to work more quickly in key cities.
But where do you get one of those nice delivery receiving futuristic mail boxes with the climate control?
Do Not Upgrade To The New Chrome! Yet.
The new Chrome browser by Google, Chrome 69, is probably an important improvement in browser functionality, look and feel, and security. But, as you might expect, the first version available for general users is buggy, perhaps very buggy. I would wait a little while for the bugs to get all hunted down and exterminated. How long? A week or two should do it.
What is new in the new Google Chrome 69 Browser?
First, get an Amazon Echo . You probably already have one, but if not, you'll need it.
Once you have the Echo, install the Away Mode skill. You can get it here.
Once installed, Away Mode allows you to tell your Echo to play a long and involved audio of actors playing out various scenarios. If the volume is correctly adjusted, potential home invaders will hear this as conversations happening inside the house, and say away.
These are totally realistic scenes. For example, there is a book club meeting where everything except the book is discussed. It runs for 6 minutes. There is a guy planning a podcast about himself, an emergency PTA meeting to discuss fidget spinners, and a couple having a breakup while also watching TV. In other words, your life.
Finally, the return of the zeppelin!
But no, not this one. It uses a diesel engine. Call me when it is full electric.


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The Mount Home for Retired Theatricals is an unusual place - more like a country house hotel than a home for the elderly.
As Juliet Sullivan says "Waited on hand and foot - no meals to prepare - beds made. Heaven!" And the manageress positively encourages residents to carry on working as long as they can.
So when Walter Neville (small part veteran of 212 films) arrives, he is overjoyed to find some of his best friends in residence. All is well until the serial womaniser husband of three of the residents (Mrs Sullivan 1, 2 and 3) goes missing - apparently on the run from Russian gangsters.
The ladies decide that "He who pays the bills" must be rescued - but how to go about it?


Because authors put their work out there for anyone to see, they receive a lot of criticism—some helpful and some not. What methods are there for developing a thick skin and, instead of getting offended, using the criticism to your advantage? How can you know if you should take criticism to heart and actually change you novel? Here are some tricks and tips.
Keep in mind that people may not mean to hurt you with their comments. A lot of people don't understand the work and effort that goes into creating a book and may not realize that they're being insensitive.
Many people are genuinely trying to help you with their comments—would you want someone to tell you about the broccoli in your teeth, or would you rather walk around with it stuck in there all day?
Remember that you can't please everyone! There will always be someone who doesn't like your book, or who was even offended by it. Criticism is inevitable. If your target audience likes your book, then you're doing a great job.
Take a look at the negative reviews on well-received, bestselling books in your genre. Even these great books have been criticized!
When you see a negative comment, don't react right away. Take a deep breath and try to see the feedback from a more objective perspective. Try to see it as a way to improve rather than a personal attack.
Go read some positive reviews on your book to lift your spirits.
If you can't develop that thick skin, try venting about it to a friend (not in public on social media!), or writing down your frustrations in a journal, and then let go of the hurt and anger. Life goes on.
Aside from some nasty trolls, people don't generally give negative critiques just to be mean. Instead of dismissing what they say—thinking, "He's just a jerk," "She just doesn't know what she's talking about," or "No one else has told me that, so it must not be true"—try to use the critique to improve.
The type of criticism will influence whether you should consider revising a current novel or change things for your next book.
Grammar and punctuation: if you're getting this criticism often, you should pay an editor to review your book again.
Plot and pacing: you should seriously look into this kind of feedback.
Writing style: this is probably personal preference and not something you should change.
Likableness of characters: depending on how many people complain, you may want to revise.
Character development: you should generally look into this kind of feedback.
Book cover: depending on who gives the feedback, you may want to invest in a new cover.
Formatting: this may or may not be important, but definitely revise if it is easy to do so.
Content ratings, such as profanity, intimacy, and violence: this is usually an audience issue. If you are getting a lot of complaints around this kind of content, maybe you should revisit who your target audience is.
Consider where the critique is coming from. Is it some random reviewer on Amazon? Those critiques have less value (unless a large portion of reviews are complaining about the same thing). Is it from a family member or friend? Those critiques are worth more, but not extremely valuable if the person does not have actual experience in the field. (For example, if a family member who is not a designer tells you they don't like your book cover, you may want to make some tweaks, but keep in mind that they are not a designer and don't know what will work best.) Is it from an editor who has been trained to improve books? Those critiques are extremely valuable. Is it from a designer or marketing company that tells you your cover or your blurb is simply not up to par? Take those critiques seriously and use them to better your book! But when using critiques to improve, stay true to your creative muse and your unique writing style.
Do not respond to negative reviews unless the reviewer has stated things that are factually incorrect and will cause others to view your book in an extremely bad light. Even then, it's better to wait and see if your fans will respond instead of refuting the reviewer yourself. If the reviewer has said something like, "There were so many grammatical errors in this book!" you may want to message them privately and ask if you could get a list of those errors so you can fix them. Readers are usually happy to help, and they may end up altering their review to not be as negative when they see how willing you are to listen. It may be necessary to have someone else respond courteously and point out if they are attacking you instead of posting a review, but nothing is ever achieved by combating with a reviewer.
If you're getting a lot of negative reviews, you may want to evaluate if you are reaching the right audience. Should the book be categorized in a different genre? Should a warning or a better description be added to the blurb? Is the price comparable to other books in the genre?
See every criticism as a way to improve. The more criticisms you receive, the better you can become! Instead of feeling depressed or frustrated, try to see it as taking one step closer to perfection.
Remember that you can always rewrite, and you always have another chance. Criticism can make your story better the next time you revise it or when you write your next book.
Keep on writing and don't give up!
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Hackers take control of Google's Nest home security camera, terrorises a family of North Korea missile attack Someone hacked Google Nest camera and terrorised the family alerting that North Korea has launched three missiles to US.
Micromax strengthens international play, to foray into South Africa Handset maker Micromax is foraying into the South African market as it looks to further bolster its international operations.
South Korea's LG Display swings to third-quarter profit on seasonal price boost South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd posted a 76 percent fall in third-quarter profit on Wednesday compared with a year earlier, after two quarters of consecutive losses, helped by higher seasonal panel prices.
India-Korea FTA may shield Reliance Jio from higher telecom gear duty Reliance Jio Infocomm buys such gear from Samsung, which enjoys duty-free status under a free trade pact.
HTC South Asia president Faisal Siddiqui quits South Asia head of premium smartphone maker HTC, Faisal Siddiqui, who was also looking after India business, has resigned from the company after a stint of around 7 years.
Apple iPhone 3GS is back on sale in South Korea The Apple iPhone 3GS shipment is intact and in absolutely new condition.
LG Q7, Q7+ smartphones price revealed in South Korea The LG Q7 and Q7+ smartphones are powered by a relatively older and less potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor with Adreno 506 GPU.
Kaspersky aims at 10% revenue growth from South Asia Russian cyber-security firm Kaspersky Lab, which has strengthened its presence in India in the past six months, is targeting 10% growth in revenue from South Asia this year.
Facebook fined in South Korea for limiting user access South Korea's telecoms regulator says it is fining Facebook for illegally limiting user access to its services.


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Semi collides with fire truck, another semi on highway | CBC News Loaded
Semi collides with fire truck, another semi on highway
A 29-year-old man remains in hospital after his semi trailer collided with another semi and a fire truck yesterday on the Trans-Canada Highway near St. Francois Xavier, Man.
CBC News · Posted: Sep 07, 2012 6:29 AM CT | Last Updated: September 7, 2012
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Emergency crews at the scene of a collision involving 2 semi trailers and a fire truck on the Trans-Canada Highway near St. Francois Xavier, Man. 0:27
A 29-year-old man remains in hospital after his semi trailer collided with another semi and a fire truck Thursday on the Trans-Canada Highway near St. Francois Xavier, Man.
RCMP and fire crews were first called to the highway, near the junction of Highway 26, at around 1:30 p.m. CT on reports that a semi had spilled diesel.
The semi was pulled over to the side of the road, and crews blocked one eastbound lane to traffic so they could clean up the spill, police say in a news release.
But police say about 45 minutes later, an eastbound semi somehow collided with the parked semi as well as a fire truck that was on the scene.
The driver of the second semi, a 29-year-old man from Steinbach, Man., was transported to hospital, where police say he was last reported to be in critical but stable condition.
A 65-year-old Ontario man who was driving the first semi was not injured. One RCMP officer and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said in a release.
The Trans-Canada Highway fully reopened to traffic by around 9:30 p.m. The incident is under investigation.
Semi crash closes Trans-Canada Highway

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Vondeling Wines, situated in Voor Paardeberg between Paarl and the Swartland, is celebrating a new species of Paardeberg fynbos with a change in name for its signature red blend from 'Erica' to 'Monsonia'.
"I am excited to release the 2015 vintage of our flagship Rhône-style blend this autumn", says winemaker Matthew Copeland. "As a conservation champion under the WWF banner Vondeling is dedicated to the protection of rare species of fynbos indigenous to the Paardeberg Mountain. Monsonia pays tribute to one of the highly endangered flowers grown here." Common names for Monsonia speciosa include Butterfly Flower, Sambreeltjie, (little umbrella) and Slangblom (snake flower).
The Monsonia species was named after Lady Anne Monson, great grandchild of King Charles II. She was known as a "remarkable lady botanist" and was instrumental in translating Linnaeus's famous "Philosophia Botanica". In 1774 she visited the Cape of Good Hope and accompanied seasoned collector of South African plants, Carl Peter Thunberg, on several expeditions around the Cape. Later, in honor of his admiration for her, he named the Monsonia species of plants after her.
The 2015 Vondeling Monsonia is a blend of 85% Shiraz, 6% Mourvédre, 5% Grenache Noir and 4% Carignan. All the varietals are grown on Vondeling in the Voor Paardeberg ward, one of the most sought-after appellations in the greater Paarl region.
The Shiraz vines grow in ancient, well-weathered granite soils on southeast-facing slopes of the mountain and are ideally suited for the warm South African climate. In total, six clones of Shiraz can be found on the farm and only the best performing clones go into the final Monsonia blend. Typically, each clone contributes different characteristics to the wine and the different blocks are picked at varying degrees of ripeness, best suited to their character.
Only large format French oak barrels are used, with about one third new and the rest 2nd and 3rd fill. The wine is allowed to mature for 16 months before the final barrel selection, blending and bottling takes place.
Matthew describes the wine as displaying a rich, deep purple-red colour with an opulent nose of bright violets, dark fruit, smoky oak and rich in cloves, nutmeg and coriander seeds. On the palate it shows svelte dark fruit, chocolaty richness and undertones of earthy truffles. The wine has a full, viscous texture and a long, complex spicy finish. It is well-paired with deboned leg of lamb, barbequed over a hot bed of coals or hearty, slow cooked rolled pork belly with root vegetables and herb roast tomatoes.
Monsonia is available from the Vondeling Tasting Room at R215 per bottle and at specialist retail outlets nationwide.
For more information visit www.vondelingwines.co.za or contact Vondeling on 021 869 8339.


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My Favorite Nick Saldana Movies
Nick's Movies is a great place to go if you love independent films. The best feature of Nick's Movies is that they are all about a guy with real life issues who still managed to get some really good movies. The common thread though is that Nick Lachey is funny in them. He brings the audience in on his wacky world and keeps them laughing long after they've left the theater. If you like independent films that are funny, then Nick's Movies is going to be a hit for you.
One movie that I must mention when discussing Nick's Movies is The Cable Guy. This is one movie that I absolutely must see to understand what kind of talent Nick Lachey has. It's one of those comedies where there are three guys and one girl who perform a job for the company. They have been assigned the task of watching over cable guys from the comforts of their own home. When a cable guy goes missing, they track him down and bring him back to work.
The Cable Guy is about two people who are in a dead-end job. One guy is a computer guy and the other is a cable guy. They team up in an odd way and become friends. They also become lovers. It's a fantastic film that will make you laugh so hard you'll be dizzy.
Another movie I must mention is Swing Vote. This movie stars Steve Martin and was directed by Donny Deuce himself. This is a fun and enjoyable film that many people enjoy. The storyline is about a bunch of inner-city kids who get to vote on the next president of the United States.
One movie I must mention on this list is Carlito's Way. This is an interesting movie that takes place in Florida. It stars Dabney Coleman and is centered on the case of a man accused of killing his boss. The movie revolves around the defense attorney's attempts to win the case. It might not be for everyone but it's worth a try.
Nick's other great comedy is Wedding Crashers. This is a movie about a divorced man and the woman he married. I'm not going to go into great detail about the plot because it wouldn't need to. You'll just have to see it for yourself. It stars embarrassing screenplays worthy of only a brief synopsis. Some people won't like it but most will.
Last but not least on my list is A History Of Violence. This movie star Colin Firth plays an Australian anti-hero and ex-convict who are trying to get out of a maximum-security prison. He teams up with a cop from the opposite side of the law and also becomes very close with an ex-cop played by Guy Pierce. This movie had very intense and graphic content that some viewers may not want to watch. But if you're an adult and you can handle those then this movie is definitely for you.
Nick has gone on to make movies such as The Pursuit of Happyness, Collateral, The Perfect Score, and more. But his best known movies are: Invictus, Desperate Housewives, Broke backs, and I Am Legend. All of these films were produced by Dreamworks and have been wildly successful. It is safe to say that Nick's films have been his greatest achievements and I would expect nothing less than the same level of success when his next project is released. Whether you are a hardcore action fan or a first time viewer of movies, there is no doubt that Nick has set the bar for all of us.


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Employ forensic tools and techniques to support the investigation of Cyber intrusions and malicious activity and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Use forensically sound procedures to identify network Cyber intrusion evidence and identify perpetrators. Exercise considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment. Guide the successful completion of major programs and function in a project leadership role, as needed. Support other team members with technical assistance and guidance on problem sets, as needed.
-8+ years of experience with digital forensics, incident response, or information security analysis and tools
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-BA or BS degree in an IT- or Cyber-related field
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Meet some of the passionate and knowledgeable people leading our organization.
Founder, President, CEO
Ron Mundi
Mundi Hotel Enterprises, Mundi Construction
Ron transitioned from Vancouver to Kamloops in the year 2000. To date, he has taken ownership of a total of 26 British Columbia properties and four Alberta properties.
Ron's extensive background in finance and passion for business has allowed him to achieve an impressive streak of corporate transformations in the service, tourism and accommodations sector. Successfully owning and operating businesses for over 20 years has allowed Ron many opportunities, and he has found great personal pleasure in giving back to communities.
Ron volunteered his time and resources to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) since the year 2000 where he took delegates from TRU to India to promote the university to Indian students. At this time there were only five students from India attending TRU; today there are more than 1,250 students contributing over $50 million per year to the community. For seven years Ron was a director of the TRU Community Trust Board where he provided industry advice regarding expansion and direction for the university.
From 2016-2018 Ron was invited to sit on the PavCo Board of British Columbia as a director to assist in making economical decisions for BC Place and Vancouver Convention Centre that would maximize profits and community enjoyment. He was also invited to sit on the official panel in 2017 to review the Board of Directors for the First West Credit Union. In 2018 and 2019 Ron was invited to sit on the panel for the Western Canadian Lodging Conference.
With plentiful industry experience, an enthusiastic outlook, and an interest in growth in the hospitality industry, Ron feels confident that he is a valuable asset in transforming businesses in difficult situations and increasing their value.
Adarsh Bachhal
Mundi Hotel Enterprises
Adarsh has been part of the Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. company since day 1 (over 20 years) and has greatly contributed to the growth of the company. She holds a Diploma in Tourism from Thompson Rivers University and many other credentials. Her day to day role includes overseeing the hotel operations and executing all the purchasing for the Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. properties.
Director of Operations in BC
Harmesh Borole
Harmesh is a passionate Hospitality Executive with a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management. He specializes in Hotel Operations and Revenue Management. He is a methodical professional skilled in achieving organizational objectives while maintaining the delicate balance between offering quality service and driving profitability.
Hotel Operation
Wendee Copeland
Hyatt Place Prince George
Wendee has been involved in the hospitality industry since 1994 in multiple provinces. She is happy to be back in Prince George and to be part of such a wonderful community. Learning everything about the front desk was a passion of hers and her love for Rooms Division just grew from there. Helping people whether they were guests, fellow employees or community members is very important to her as she wants to make a positive difference in someone's day…every day. When she is not immersed in the hotel world she spends her free time on the golf course, at the curling rink or with family.
Prithviraj Dhillon
Four Points Prince George
Prithviraj received his post-graduate degree in Travel and Tourism management in India. He has achieved success because of his consistent hard work and patience. His priority has always been ensuring the guests, at the properties he has managed, have the best possible experience. He joined Mundi Hotels in 2020 and he has been a valuable asset to our team and excels in his role.
Princewill Doubeni
Coast Kamloops
Princewill has been in the hotel industry for many years. Originally from Nigeria, he completed his BSc Business Administration (Nigeria) and moved his education to Thompson Rivers University where he completed his Master in Business Administration. Princewill started at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre in 2018 as a Front Desk Agent and quickly moved up to the position of Front Office Manager. He has been a valuable asset to our team and excels in his role.
Chaman Benipal
Coast Oliver
Chaman completed her Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics in 2016 in Panjab University, India and in 2018 she has done Diploma in interior Decorations in Toronto, Canada. Chaman moved to Prince George and started at Ecolodge as Front Desk Agent in 2019 with us and Later same year she moved up to the position of Front Desk Manager in Coast Oliver Hotel. After two years hard work, her positive attitude and strong teamwork ability made herself to step up to the position of Operations Manager in Coast Oliver. She has been a valuable asset to our team and excels in her role.
Pal Bachhal
Coast Lethbridge
Pal has been part of Mundi Hotel Enterprises for the last 20 years. He has considerable experience in the hospitality industry. He also contributes his management skills and construction knowledge during the renovation of all our hotels. Currently, he is the General Manager at our Coast Lethbridge property. He is a valuable asset to the company and excels in his role.
Front Desk Manager
Bernadette Edmunds
Bernadette has been in the hotel industry for over 21 years. The first 15 years were spent in the Ottawa Valley where she is from. Once moving to Alberta with her family, she joined Mundi Hotel Enterprises in Lethbridge and hasn't looked back. She has worked diligently for the company for the last 6 years.
Yachika Kapoor
Travelodge Edson
Yachika Kapoor has done bachelors and master's in Biotechnology from India. Yachika came to Canada in August 2019 as a student and has received 2 post graduate certificates in Project Management and Business Management respectively. Yachika started working with Mundi Hotel Enterprises as Operation Manager at Travelodge Edson in June 2021.
Chandan Sehgal
Best Western Cedar Park Inn
Chandan started with Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. as the Aberdeen Liquor Store supervisor back in 2017. With a dual degree in Business and forte in customer service, he strongly believes in keeping your head straight and welcoming all the opportunities that life provides you with. Chandan has taken on Travelodge by Wyndham Edson, as the General Manager in 2020 and is a strong addition to the hotel. June 2021 Chandan decided to take the opportunity to move to Edmonton and work as Operation Manager in Best Western Cedar Park Inn which has 195 guest rooms with restaurant and VLT Lounge onsite full services hotel.
Travelodge Prince George
Sahil has worked his way up from a guest service agent to a manager at Riverland Inn & Suites in Kamloops. During his time with the Mundi properties he has proved to be capable of pushing his limits and taking risks. He has worked in the service industry for close to five years and, at a very young age, established his career path in the same field. His potential and hard work are assets to our company.
Head Maintenance Manager
Klaus Langner
Klaus has considerable years of experience in hotel industry as Maintenance Manager. He experts in Electronics and Engineering. He keeps all the properties in top condition all the time. He is always willing to help and always has a smile on his face. No task is too big or small for Klaus. He worked for Mundi hotels almost 20 years. He has been a valuable asset to our team and excels in his role.
Food & Beverage Operation
Romeo Oloresisimo
Romeo began his career in the kitchen at the age of 17. He spent a large part of his career working in Vancouver and gaining his Red Seal at Vancouver Community College in 2008. He's won numerous culinary competitions in Vancouver and Kamloops. He's been at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre since 2010 and has built ROMEOs Kitchen + Spirits into a place to eat in Kamloops.
Food & Beverage Manager
Nicole St. Godard
Nicole holds an Events & Conventions Diploma from Thompson Rivers University and has been in the food & beverage industry for 16 years. She started out by serving and made a gradual move into management. Her enthusiasm for the food & beverage industry hasn't wavered in all of that time. She loves what she does and continues to enjoy each and every day at work.
Nicole worked with Romeo and the team at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre to build ROMEOs Kitchen + Spirits and is extremely proud of the venture. Nicole and the team at Romeos Kitchen + Uptown Chefs are proud to consistently work with the Kamloops Hospice and the Kamloops Food Bank to give back to the community. Nicole is extremely proud of relaunching the Breakfast with Santa initiative in support of the Royal Inland Hospital Intensive Care Unit. The team has had two very successful years and are looking forward to more to come.
Nicole has two wonderful daughters and they are her entire world.
Christina LeCerf
Christina was in the golf industry for 11 years and it wasn't until 5 years ago when she found her love for the food and beverage business. Her passion of being part of the food & beverage team stems from playing sports growing up and now just playing the occasional slow pitch or golf game on the weekends.
Banquets Manager
Alix Swint
Alix is our Banquet Manager and has been with Uptown Chefs since it all started, she is the brains of the operational side of putting on your event. She takes great pride in her work and providing the best quality of service. Her role is to over see the logistics of catering your event on the day of. Alix and her team will be with you every step of the way, from arriving to departing your event. Alix oversees the implementation of catering services and offers a large variety of experience.
Regional Director of Sales, Revenue & Marketing
Angela Tasker
Angela became a part of Mundi Hotels in 2011, the same month the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre was acquired, at that time an independent hotel. As Director of Sales she enjoyed being involved in branding the hotel, and the renovation process during the 9 million dollar property makeover. From there the next ten years were a delightful whirlwind in keeping up with Mr. Mundi's acquisitions, branding, re-branding and exploring the many opportunities he uncovered. She hired and supported the sales team for the hotels in their sale's activities, marketing and revenue goals.
In recent years Angela was honoured to be part of the planning for three new hotel builds and is very proud of the research, learning and actions she took to support their successful launches. Working with each of the brands she offered dependable information to create the front office systems, construct rate strategies and ensure compliance with brand policies for online content and marketing. These processes have become her professional passion projects.
Angela is a Director on the boards of the Kamloops Accommodation Association and Tourism Kamloops and enjoys the opportunity to work with industry colleagues and community leaders to grow the prospects for tourism within the Kamloops market.
Prior to working with the original team (family) at Mundi Hotels, Angela grew up in the industry learning from every experience, and succeeding in roles with Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, Tourism Whistler, and many years at Delta Hotels. She moved from Vancouver to Kamloops in 1999 with her husband and boys to enjoy the endless sunshine, quicker commuting and more living. In her leisure time Angela loves travel, or to play locally in the rivers, lakes and trails of Kamloops and socialize with her cherished family and friends.
Tanya Tinker
Tanya joined Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. in October 2020 as a Senior Sales Manager after returning to her home roots of the Thompson Okanagan. She has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years in a wide variety of roles after getting her degree in Business and Hospitality Management. In addition to Tanya's career in hospitality, her career path has included Commercial Insurance Account Executive with accreditation including Canadian Accredited Insurance Agent and Certified Risk Manager, as well as 2 years in banking. She has enjoyed many years of volunteering with her 2 boys' school programs and sport's teams both managing and coaching. Tanya loves to travel especially to experience the culture, the food and the wine. Tanya also loves outdoor activities and she is always excited to find new adventures and opportunities along the way.
Tanya, her husband Bill, their two sons and their son's wives live in Pritchard, B.C. on their first generation family farm.
Sales & Revenue Manager
Roxanne Logdon
Roxanne joined the team at Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. with many years of hotel experience. Working her way from Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Reservations to Sales & Revenue Management. Her previous path has included working for both Delta Hotels in Whistler, Pan Pacific Whistler and more recently at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre. She is a dynamic, motivated, creative and well-organized professional who is passionate about Hospitality.
Chantelle Groenewegen
Mundi Hotels Enterprises
Chantelle has been in the hospitality industry for over 10 years and has gained knowledge in many different areas of hotels. She has found her true calling in her role of revenue and marketing and enjoys analyzing hospitality trends and creating fun, inspiring materials for the properties. In her spare time she can be found relaxing with her animals, spending time with her family and/or enjoying a glass of wine.
Robyn Twerdochlib
Robyn has over 15 years of event experience. She got her start working as a Volunteer Coordinator & Guest Experience Manager at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. She has been at this property for 14 years and specializes in Corporate Events & Conferences/Tradeshows. Robyn's gift of organization, attention to detail, creative imagination, concept design and contagious enthusiasm have earned her a reputation for unparalleled excellence as an event planner. Robyn will ensure your concepts are executed flawlessly while maintaining a pleasant, calm, and helpful demeanor to ensure an amazing experience for you and your guests.
Pat Carlson
Pat joined the Coast Kamloops Hotel team in 2016 when she moved back to her hometown from the Lower Mainland. Pat began her career in the legal profession but changed careers by obtaining a certificate in Events and Convention Management from Cariboo College (now Thompson Rivers University). She also earned an Associate Degree in Destination Marketing from Royal Roads University. Pat worked at numerous hotels in the sales and catering departments, and additionally as Tourism Manager for Metropolis at Metrotown in the Lower Mainland. Her extensive volunteerism included work with Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver 2003 World Weightlifting Championships, Kamloops 2016 IIHF Women's World Championships, and Kamloops 2018 BC Winter Games, to name a few. She is well organized and loves working within the tourism industry.
Michael Davis
Michael has over 20 years of Hotel Sales Manager experience in hospitality Industry. Michael has become the "go to" manager and a consistent leader with a reputation for tenaciously protecting his client's interests. Michael is exceptionally well-respected in Alberta, not only for his unparalleled professional track record and high ethical standards but for being an honest, hard working family man who does absolutely everything in his power to achieve his professional and ownerships success.
Ravinder S. Dhaliwal
Ravinder joined the Mundi Hotel Group on February 1, 2020 in a new role as the Chief Financial Officer. In his CFO role, he oversees the finance department and is part of the leadership team reporting directly to Mr. Mundi. Ravinder graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BBA and earned his chartered professional accountant designation in 2005. He moved to Canada at the age of seven to Merritt, BC and has lived in Vancouver for 10 years before moving to Kamloops, BC in 1997. His background includes 12 years in commercial & retail banking, 2 years as owner of Dairy Queen, 10 years as controller in Radio industry, 5 years as controller in fishing and golfing wholesale and 2 years as budget/project coordinator working directly with the project manager in the construction industry in downtown Vancouver. Giving back to the community is important to him and he has done this through his role as chair of IndoCanLinks Charity Golf Tournament for 22 years helping raise over half million dollars for the Royal Inland Hospital, Thompson Rivers University and overseas charities. He was a chartered member of the Rotary Club of Kamloops Centennial serving for 5 years. In 2020, Ravinder became a director on the B.C. Hotel Association board to serve and learn about the hospitality industry. In his spare time, he enjoys running, biking, wine and travelling. He lives in Kamloops with his wife of 30 years and is a proud father of two professional adult children.
Sofia Demasi
Sofia's passion for numbers has led her to a career in accounting. As the Controller for Mundi Hotel Enterprises Ltd. she is responsible for month end and year end financial statement preparation along with all payroll related responsibilities. She has worked in public practice, municipal offices and ran a business of her own. When she is not working she enjoys a glass of red wine from her deck overlooking the water.
Sylvie Bouchard
Sylvie moved to Vancouver, BC in 1989 from Edmundston, NB. Her first language being French, she had to learn English when she moved to BC. She has been in Kamloops, BC since 2008. Her passion for accounting started over 25 years ago. As a Controller for Mundi Hotel Enterprises Ltd. her responsibilities are, but are not limited to, financial reporting and payroll of several properties of the Mundi Group. Her educational background and experience has prepared her for the fast paced and challenging environment that comes with being a controller. She has ran her own business since 2008 and she has worked hard in her career and comes highly recommended from her prior employers and clients. She has shown a high level of confidence, progression and commitment in her current role. In her spare time, Sylvie enjoys spending time with her daughter and friends.
Food & Beverage Accounting Manager
Lisa Jollymour
Lisa has been with The Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre since September 2018 in the role of Accounting Manager and oversees the accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities for the company. She is a financial professional with over twenty years of experience in accounting and finance. Lisa has significant experience in financial reporting and analysis, compliance, budgeting, risk management, IT management, human resources, payroll, and employee benefits. She is an expert in evaluating and improving processes to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
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Parm Kandola
Parm joins the team at Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. as an experienced project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. His experience includes working on projects such as the 4 Points in Edmonton and Nisku, AB, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Spruce Grove, AB, and the Elements by Westin in Edmonton, AB among others. Parm is skilled in Negotiation Construction, Management, Project Planning and Project Management. Parm is a strong program and project management professional with a PMP focused in Project Management from the Alberta School of Business.
Brianne McCourt
Brianne joins Mundi Hotels a Registered Professional Planner with 16 years of experience in development planning. Brianne has worked in both regional and municipal planning and has managed an extensive number of complex commercial, industrial and multifamily projects throughout her career. She enjoys a fun, fast paced work environment and values being a member of a dedicated team. She is in charge of all construction projects in Mundi Construction Ltd. as a Development Manager. Brianne is a valued asset of Mundi Hotels Group. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, volunteering at the YMCA and spending time with her husband, dogs, family and friends.
Planning Director
Randy Lambright
Randy joins the Mundi Hotel organization as a Planning Director. He brings to the team over 30 years of Professional Planning experience, gained predominantly in the Local Government setting. Most recently, Randy was Logan Lake's Chief Administrative for five years, responsible for directing the administration, growth, and development of the community. Prior to Logan Lake, Randy worked in the City of Kamloops' Planning Department for 22 years, including over 10 years experience as the City's Planning and Development Manager responsible for negotiating and processing major development applications and preparing the City's major growth and planning documents. Randy's professional background includes 2 years residing in Inuvik as a Regional Planner for the Government of the Northwest Territories, plus 5 years in the private sector as a planning consultant.
As an avid mountain biker having biked the Swiss alps, Randy also enjoys fishing, golfing, hiking, and camping.
Bruce Holm
Bruce has Gold Seal Certification in Project Management and Supervision providing Mundi Construction with vast experience in building hospitality and multi residential projects throughout Western Canada and the US. Some of Bruce's past projects include The Metropolis, thirty one story residential tower, Triple One Dunsmuir, mid-size office tower built over multiple levels of below grade parking , YVR Airport parking structure, The YK City Center, residential and offices towers. Coronado Bay residential complex – multiple apartment buildings complete with club house and swimming pools. A portion of the Cancun Resort in Nevada as well as the Kananaskis Inn and the Marriott hotel in Penticton as well as many other projects including residential, hospitality, commercial and industrial. He has been involved with several of the recent Mundi Hotels expansion builds like the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Penticton, the Oliver Coast Hotel and the Hyatt Place in Price George. As a past member of a charitable group, Los Vaqueros, Bruce has been involved with YW and YMCA, the St. Jude organization helping those in need. During off time he spends time with his wife of many years and they try to visit family and grandchildren as often as possible – otherwise it's a good book and good cigar on the deck that is considered the best relaxation.
Amanda Sun
Amanda is from a business-oriented family, and worked as an Interior Designer for many years. Amanda completed her Tourism Degree majoring in Enterprise and Business Degree from Thompson Rivers University. She joined the company shortly after graduating, and has worked with Mundi Hotels for the last 20 years, working as a controller. She has also worked alongside Ron and been involved in every aspect of his construction projects. Amanda is currently working as an Assistant Project Manager with the Mundi Construction team.
Mia Gomez
Mia is a Marketing professional with a background in administration, accounting, brand management and digital marketing. Mia has worked in several global companies and has experience with the European, American, and Latin American markets, as such, she speaks fluent Spanish and English, as well as French and Italian. As a team member, she is passionate about teamwork and believes it is the key to the growth of the company, she also enjoys a fast-paced environment and values challenges. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and crocheting as well as volunteering to give back to the community.
Mia is currently working as the Administrative Assistant of the team and is a valued member of Mundi Construction Ltd.
We look forward to speaking with you about our current properties or future projects.
r.mundi@mundihotels.com
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KAMLOOPS, BC V1S 1N5
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VicHealth's This Girl Can – Victoria campaign came to life on the lawns of Government House this morning in a special event in honour of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
More than 150 Victorian women delivered a live version of the empowering campaign for Their Royal Highnesses proving that Victorian women aren't afraid to have fun, get sweaty and be active – even in front of royalty.
The 25 This Girl Can – Victoria ambassadors led the women in a range of activities featured in the campaign, including Aussie rules football, netball, yoga, boxercise, cricket, cycling and Zumba to an energising soundtrack performed by DJ Yo Mafia.
VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said the event was about empowering everyday women to get active however, wherever and whenever they wanted without being judged.
"We want all women – no matter how sweaty they get, how red their face is or how good they are – to feel comfortable about getting out there and giving physical activity a go. That's what This Girl Can – Victoria is all about," Ms Rechter said.
"This Girl Can – Victoria features women from all walks of life – real, everyday women of all ages, from diverse cultural backgrounds, with varying levels of ability, different body shapes and sizes.
VicHealth's edgy campaign is based on Sport England's viral hit This Girl Can. It's proven to be a winning formula, with the Australian version achieving the equivalent level of success as its English counterpart in its first year, inspiring one in seven Victorian women to get active.
"We're so thrilled the campaign is achieving its goal of empowering women to smash their fears of judgement and intimidation holding them back from being active," Ms Rechter said.
The next phase of This Girl Can – Victoria will launch early next year with the aim of inspiring even more women to join the movement. Women wanting to get involved should head to thisgirlcan.com.au and join the community on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and follow the #ThisGirlCanVIC.
Watch This Girl Can – Victoria.


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Neverland Bar is an exclusive downtown city venue for private events.
In addition to premium gin, rum, whiskey, vodka, and craft beer, you will find reimagined cocktails - sheer excitement and wonder in a cocktail glass.
Neverland is the perfect example of why the image of the "stubborn Hungarian" will never change. Why? Because the escape rooms - Hungarian real-time adventure games - are currently one of Budapest's main tourist attractions, alongside the ruins.
You find the experience here unmatchable and will be rewarded with excitement and laughter.
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President, Early Learning Institute
Treasurer, Ring The Bell Fund
Chuck Bernstein is the creator of the HeadsUp! approach to early learning and president of Early Learning Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in languages and linguistics from Stanford University as well as an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. He received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University. Chuck was a governor's appointee for seven years to the California State Special Education Commission and served as its Chairman in 1984. He has written a book and several articles on educational finance and has counseled over 25 states on methods of providing special education services.
Chuck's consulting work has included both business and government assignments. He has taught business and financial management courses for corporate clients (e.g., Westinghouse, Warner Brothers, Coca Cola) as well as public-sector clients (e.g., U.S. Navy, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Civil Service Commission).
Before attending business school, Chuck was the General Manager of the Language Division of Behavioral Research Laboratories, an American Stock Exchange-listed educational services and publishing firm. He also wrote educational materials for two educational publishers and assisted in the development of a child's "creativity center" for Magna Research, Inc., a venture-capital-backed startup.
Chuck was appointed to the Child Care Task Force by the California Senate. The recommendations of that Task Force resulted in a series of Senate bills introduced in 1989 by Senators Presley and Morgan. Chuck was also a member of the San Mateo County Child Care Task Force and the City of Cupertino Child Care Task Force.


One of the pains of living "in the province of the empire," that is to live outside the United States of America, is that access to many online services is precluded on the basis of geographical restrictions.
Hulu, Pandora, Netflix, just to name a few, will simply refuse to work for you — no matter how much you're willing to pay. In fact, it is extremely frustrating to know that such companies are forced by copyright vultures to refuse access to international customers, and ultimately lose income. It's a matter of origin: these services see what country your IP address belongs to, and decide whether to let you in or not.
If you can appear to be online from the US, they will often happily accept international credit cards: after all, if it were for them, there would be no silly geographical restriction in the first place. How do you pretend you're coming from the US? You use a VPN.


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Battle Group in the Sand
Delivering credible combat power to the hands of our Sailors
by By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Hale, All Hands Magazine
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Located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) at Wallops Island is the go-to site for combat systems developmental and operational testing as well as training in a maritime and littoral environment. The perfect location to test radars with ships and aircraft in the Virginia Capes Operational Area, it began 30 years ago as a test site for the AEGIS Weapon System — to include the radar. It has grown to include much more.
"Outside the people and the mission, the most important aspect of the installation on Wallops Island has to go back to the geographical location," said Captain Jeffrey Lock Sr., SCSC Commanding Officer. "At this point, to try to do the work we do in another location would be an incredible challenge. This is because the types of things we do require a maritime environment with access to controlled air space and controlled sea space along with resident, representative Navy weapon systems. Establishing this elsewhere would be a tremendous fiscal and environmental challenge today. Bottom line, Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer chose wisely when he selected Wallops Island decades ago."
Three main facilities make up SCSC Wallops Island. The Aegis Engineering and Training Complex houses AEGIS destroyer/cruiser and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) combat systems. The Ships Self Defense Facility houses Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) combat systems used for live and simulated operations for the Navy's aircraft carriers and amphibious ships. The Wallops Island Engineering Test Center houses the CVN 78 and DDG 1000 radar development and testing. In total, SCSC supports combat systems work for over one hundred and thirty US warships.
"We have all these different systems, such as radars and communication systems, that you find out there in the fleet," said Fire Controlman Ramon Arias, Aegis 1st Class, Sailor Test Team member. "All right here between different buildings we can mimic most of the ships that are out there. We can do anything the ships can do, short of actually moving."
The base is also home to the Sailor Test Team, which evaluates Aegis Combat System computer programs in the development phase from an end-user perspective, identifying areas for improvement. New equipment typically found in a ship's Combat Information Center comes to SCSC Wallops Island first — prior to going to the Fleet. Lessons learned from the team are immediately shared with program developers in order to implement design improvements rapidly.
While Sailors in the fleet are getting outfitted with the latest technology, SCSC Wallops Island is the place where they have the opportunity to put their hands on the exact equipment they'll be operating on a ship. The bonus SCSC offers is that everything imaginable can be thrown at the system and the Sailors — in a controlled environment — stressing them to the point of ensuring that both are ready to fight in complex combat situations. This helps build Sailors' confidence in the system and the muscle memory they will need when operating these systems in real-world scenarios.
"The Sailor Test Team is an expansion of the ever-growing mission of SCSC, putting tacticians and technicians in the seat to test what our shipmates in the fleet would need to 'Fight the Fight,'" said Fire Controlman — Aegis 1st Class Sean James, Sailor Test Team member. "The test team members utilize their fleet experience in the operation and maintenance of the Aegis Combat System to help them assess new and upgraded computer programs, while they are early in development, to affect change."
SCSC Wallops Island's mission is to provide live and simulated integrated warfare capabilities in a net-centric, maritime environment to develop, test, evaluate, and conduct Fleet operations and training for the warfighter. The center carries out this mission with a highly skilled team of engineers, Fleet Sailors, civilians and contractors, working together to maintain and operate the "Battle Group in the Sand." In the execution of this mission, SCSC Sailors receive the most thorough and technically advanced hands-on combat systems experience available anywhere, giving them an advantage when it comes to promotions, and creating journeymen across all AEGIS and SSDS baselines, ready to head back to the Fleet.
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Ford's bookkeeping at the time was "truly a never-never land," David Halberstam wrote later in The Reckoning, a landmark book that chronicled the ills of America's auto industry. What you're looking at is the rumored baby NSX that has been talked about among Honda fanatics for quite some time. We have bad news and good news about it: It's not a real car, but you can drive it—at least virtually. The Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo is a digitally rendered concept car made specifically for the latest edition of the Gran Turismo game for Playstation 4, called Gran Turismo Sport. It has us salivating over the possibility of a real-life Honda sports car in this same vein. A mid-engined two-door coupe with futuristic but not outlandish styling cues, the Sports Vision certainly shares some visual DNA with the current Acura NSX. Its low, angular front end is similar, as are the large air intakes aft of the doors. Although it doesn't actually exist, Honda says that the Sports Vision Gran Turismo only weighs 1982 pounds thanks to several carbon-fiber bits. That featherweight construction makes the car's hypothetical powertrain—a 404-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with VTEC mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission—particularly enticing, as it would give the car an highly impressive power-to-weight ratio. A tight two-seat cabin features an unconventionally shaped spaceship-like steering wheel and a minimalist dashboard with two climate-control knobs, a few toggle switches, a push-button shifter, and not much else. But are these updates enough to keep what is, in effect, an eight-year-old car competitive in an increasingly competitive market? Partnership proponent "Probably no major industrial company in America's history was ever run so poorly for so long," Halberstam said of Ford. "Only its sheer size saved it, that and, in the war, the government's dependence upon it for military production." BMW's range of connected services has also expanded, with drivers now able to share their arrival time at a destination using the iDrive system. An optional wi-fi hotspot is also available, as is Apple CarPlay connectivity. • Recaro front sport seats Bozi Tatarevic posted the image shown above on Twitter yesterday, which he cribbed from Mopar Tech Authority, FCA's OEM service site. Engine options beyond the two we've come to know in the States include a 2.2-liter diesel and a 350-hp version of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas burner. Tatarevic noted that the site does show global service info, so we reached out to FCA for clarification and received the following from Alfa Romeo USA product communications manager Berj Alexanian: "No plans for any other engines for Giulia in North America for 2018 model year besides the 2.0L and 2.9L [gasoline] versions." The Quadrifoglio, in case you weren't aware, is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6. "I am green" Ford famously said at the time, "and searching for answers." ABS is a fantastic aid to driver safety, but only if you know what it does and how to use it in emergencies – which many people don't. The key benefit of the system is that it allows maximum braking force to be applied, yet the driver can still steer the car to avoid a collision. All you need to do to allow the ABS to work is to push the brake pedal flat to the floor, and the electronics will do the rest. Just remember that the steering will still work.


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Special Olympics Iowa named $15,000 grand prize winner of 2015 Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest
Foster Pet Outreach receives $10,000 prize, while Timber Lake Playhouse, Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Alternatives Pregnancy Center and Refuge Ranch take home $5,000 prizes
DAVENPORT, IOWA (Oct. 2) – After more than 63,260 total online votes were cast, Special Olympics Iowa, based in the Des Moines area, was proclaimed the winner of the 10th annual Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest.
Representatives from RK Dixon and Premier, leading providers of copiers, printers, networks, managed print services and pure drinking water systems, announced on WOI-TV this morning that Special Olympics Iowa – a non-profit that provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities – is the grand prize winner of a $15,000 office technology makeover.
"This technology makeover will allow us to not only provide enhanced service to our athletes and volunteers, but will help our staff to better promote our message of inclusion and transformation," said SOIA CEO Gary Harms. "We are so grateful and wish to thank all who were a part of this great effort – our athletes, families, volunteers, coaches, sponsors and all of our friends who voted for us. Our primary mission is to provide the best experience possible for our athlete friends; this wonderful gift will most certainly have a major impact in our ability to do so."
In total, 18 non-profits from across Iowa, Illinois and southern Wisconsin were awarded office technology prizes ranging from $1,000-$15,000:
Des Moines area:
Special Olympics Iowa will receive the $15,000 office technology makeover.
Marshalltown Christian School will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Iowa Able Foundation will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Bloomington/Peoria area:
Foster Pet Outreach will receive a multi-function device valued at $10,000.
St. Mary's School will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
The DAX Foundation will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Cedar Rapids area:
Alternatives Pregnancy Center will receive a multi-function device valued at $5,000.
Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Area Substance Abuse Council will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Quad City area:
Timber Lake Playhouse will receive a multi-function device valued at $5,000.
Humane Society of Rock Island County dba Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Rockford area:
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary will receive a multi-function device valued at $5,000.
Reformers Unanimous will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Boys and Girls Club of Freeport and Stephenson County will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Springfield area:
Refuge Ranch will receive a prize valued at $5,000.
Lawrence/Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery will receive a printer valued at $1,000.
The Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest was established by RK Dixon 10 years ago to give non-profits a chance to win free office equipment and technology solutions to help them run better.
RK Dixon and Premier representatives will visit the 18 prize winners in the upcoming weeks to assess technological needs, and install equipment to fulfill each organization's office and technology needs.
"Awarding these non-profits with their technology prizes is one of our favorite activities here at RK Dixon," said Bryan Dixon, CEO of RK Dixon. "The organizations are so deserving and the public really stepped up in promoting the contest to generate online votes. The most fulfilling part of this contest, though, is how these makeovers allow non-profits to improve their day-to-day functions, run more efficiently and better serve those who use their services."
The 2015 Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest began with 199 non-profits entering from across Iowa, Illinois and southern Wisconsin for their chance to win the $15,000 makeover. Organizations then encouraged their supporters to vote online at www.MMNPRB.com. Votes were counted electronically, and the contest was narrowed to 30 finalists after a second round of online voting.
RK Dixon and Premier are partnering with WIFR-TV, WEEK-TV, KWQC-TV, KCRG-TV, WOI-TV and WICS-TV for this year's Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest.
For more information, visit www.rkdixon.com or contact Sue Hill, VP of Marketing for RK Dixon at 877.RK.DIXON (877.753.4966)
Learn more about the previous winners of the Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest and the impact the prize has had on their organizations.
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Feast of All Saint's Party
We had a blast at the All Saint's party. Everyone was dressed up so well and fun was had by one and all.
Here are few photos from the night. Hope you all enjoy, have a great week everyone!
Living Rosary Oct. 25th
Hello Young Disciples families!
This Wednesday we are praying the Rosary as a community! All the family is invited to come join the parish upstairs to pray the Living Rosary. It has a been a wonderful tradition in our parish pray together in October and May and is a beautiful experience.
Parents come and join us. The Rosary begins at 7pm and there are light refreshments afterward.
See you all Oct. 25th!
The YD team
Young Disciples is Back!
Hey parents!
You have probably been wondering when Young Disciples is starting. I am happy to tell you that Registration night is September 27th from 6:30 to 8pm. Our first night will be Oct. 4th. We are very excited for another year of Young Disciples. I hope to see many familiar faces as well as some new ones. We have been hard at work getting ourselves ready and we can't wait to get started.
As always we encourage parents to stick around; help out in the classrooms or just visit in the nursery.
It should be a great year!
See you Sept. 27th.
Young Disciples Team
St. Joseph has two feast days:
March 19th the feast of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, and
May 1st the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Saint Joseph was chosen by God to be Jesus' father on earth. God knew that Jesus would need a foster father to raise and teach him. The bible tells us that he was a just man. That means he was a good man, honest, fair and God loving.
After an angel told Mary that she would be the mother of God, Saint Joseph wondered what to do. An angel appeared to him in a dream and told him not to worry, that the child was the messiah, conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph was to be her husband and protect the child as he grew. Joseph decided to trust the angel and God. He married Mary and took her into his home
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the angel appeared to Joseph again, warning him that the child was in danger. Joseph obeyed the angel's message, and took his family to Egypt to escape from Herod's soldiers. After many years, the Holy Family finally returned to their home village of Nazareth.
Not much else is known about St. Joseph. The 30 years between the nativity and the beginning of Jesus' ministry are called the hidden years. The only other event the Bible tells us about the child Jesus' life and Saint Joseph is the Finding in the Temple, when Jesus was missing for three days and finally found in the temple teaching the scribes and elders.
Saint Joseph was probably older than Mary, and probably died before Jesus began his ministry. As a saint in Heaven he still acts as a husband and father to his family and the Church, and will intercede for us on many occasions. He is invoked for aid in selling homes, for help to the poor, support and protection of fathers and families and is the patron of the Universal Church. And of course, he is the patron of Carpenters.
PRAYER:
Almighty God, You entrusted to the faithful care of Joseph the beginnings of the mysteries of man's salvation. Through his intercession, may Your Church always be faithful in her service so that Your designs will be fulfilled. Amen.
Challenge of the Week!
Jesus must have loved his hard working foster father and did many kind, helpful things to make him happy. Make an extra effort this week to be kind and helpful to your own father.
"Saint Joseph,
Head of the Holy Family,
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 of an Algonquian Indian mother who was a devout Christian and a Mohawk chief who remained a pagan. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope St. John Paul II and canonized (declared saint) bu Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 21, 2012. In accord with the matrilineal traditions of her people, Kateri belonged to the Algonquin nation. Although she was brought up in the anti-Christian surroundings of the Mohawk community in Ossernenon, in what is now Auriesville, NY, Kateri held fast to the faith of her mother. Both of her parents and her brother died in a plague and though Kateri survived the ravages of her illness, it left her delicate for the rest of her life.
Those who had charge of her hated the Christian missionaries and Kateri was persecuted because she refused to give up her Christian way of life. "I want to be a Christian, even though I should die for it," she said. Her foster parents deprived her of all food on Sunday because she would not work in the fields on that day. Beatings, continual criticism, sarcasm, and mockery were her constant lot. They tried to force marriage on her but she was inspired to remain a virgin and after she became a Christian she took a vow of virginity.
In time, Kateri made her way to Caughnawaga, a community of Christians. There she led a life of intense Christian virtue until her death in 1680 at the age of 24. Her renown for heroic sanctity soon spread and many miracles have been worked through her intercession.
Kateri Tekakwitha followed the generation of Saints John de Brebeauf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, thus bearing out the ancient Christian saying that "the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians"
Challenge for the week!
Ask for St. Kateri Tekakwitha's intercession for a specific need in your life.
Jesus, Mary, I love you.
(the last words spoken by St. Kateri)
Bring Home The Good News


The Mitsubishi Mirage as we know it today has only been around since 2012, but actually, the Mirage has been around since 1978. It stuck around for 25 years as a subcompact hatchback and sedan before it was phased out in 2003 and replaced with the Mitsubishi Colt.
The 1978 Mirage hatchback was a front-wheel drive three-door, with a five-door model released later in the year. The original Mirage was considered Mitsubishi's entry-level car. The original Mirage debuted many Mitsubishi innovations, including the Super Shift transmission.
In 1982, Mitsubishi gave the Mirage a facelift with headlights that sat more flush with the car, a new grille insert, and a lighter, more rigid transmission was developed. The first several generations of the Mirage were sold in Japan as the Mirage but in America as the Dodge Colt as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
1983 saw the second generation of the Mirage, which offered three-door hatchback and five-door hatchback models, with a four-door sedan version offered under the name Lancer Fiore. Later in the generation in 1986, Mitsubishi added a station wagon version with four-wheel drive.
The third generation started in 1987 and saw a more rounded look for the Mirage. From 1989 to 1992 the Mirage was known as the Mirage in the United States, into the very beginning of the fourth generation, which started in 1991. Again the Mirage was rounded out and became even more so when it hit its fifth generation in 1995.
The fifth generation lasted for eight years until the Mirage name was phased out in 2003 and was replaced by the Colt. The Colt, subsequently, lasted until 2012, and the Mirage was reintroduced as a subcompact hatchback. Four years later, in 2016, Mitsubishi introduced the Mirage G4, a sedan version of the Mirage.
The Mirage has a long history dating back to the mid-1900s, and it will continue to grow as a favorite in the subcompact market. Find out more about the Mirage today at Larry Jay Mitsubishi.


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A couple of times recently I have had problems with other users removing the filter on my workbook an then after re-instating it not including all columns.
This has meant that when the filter is run the data is then out of sync.
Is there a way of stopping other users from switching the filter off,but them still being able to use the filter functionality?


Smart inhalers are clip-on sensors, also known as connected inhalers, which are attached to the traditional inhalers. They are used to track the medication, dosage, and time taken for each dose. Linked wirelessly to the cloud, smart inhalers are a part of "Internet of Things," thus providing correct use of the medication, improved adherence to the inhaler, and better health outcomes. Doctors and patients can easily benefit from the use of smart inhalers as they monitor the dosage and provide reminders at the time of the dose, which can be recorded for understanding the patient's daily routine.
The world smart inhalers market is analyzed under three different scenarios, namely, moderate growth, rapid growth, and diminishing growth. Under the moderate growth scenario, smart inhalers market is estimated to reach $191 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 63.3% during 2016 to 2022. Market growth is attributed to the rapid increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases, rise in air pollution, and growth in healthcare burden, due to higher cases of asthma and COPD. In addition, expected increase in adherence to smart inhalers is another major factor for the growth of smart inhalers market. However, limited availability of smart inhalers, high cost of asthma and COPD treatment, and resistance towards adoption of smart inhalers are expected to hinder the market growth.
The market is segmented on the basis of product, indication, end user, and geography. By product, it is segmented into inhalers and nebulizers. Inhalers dominates the market, which is further divided into dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and metered dose inhalers (MDIs). Based on indication, smart inhalers are bifurcated into asthma and COPD. On the basis of end user, it is divided into patients and R&D. In terms of geography, the market is analyzed into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
North America was the leading revenue-generating region, whereas Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 65.3%, owing to rise in demand for smart inhalers and increase in COPD and asthma cases.
Companies have adopted product approval and clinical trials as their key development strategies. Increase in focus on clinical trials is mainly for the development of innovative technologies in the field of smart inhalers. In March 2016, Adherium received a product approval to sell its "SmartTurbo" and "SmartTouch" devices in Canada, thereby expanding its product portfolio.
The report presents three different market scenarios for smart inhalers, both for value and volume, based on rapid growth, diminishing growth, and moderate growth scenarios.
Quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations from 2016 to 2022 is presented to help the manufacturers of smart inhalers to analyze the market.
Entire projections presented in the report highlight the market potential, both in terms of value and volume.


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The most germ-laden place in the average bathroom is not the seat, or even
the bowl; it's the flush handle.
1. Name the song from the 1972 film "The Poseidon Adventure", was a big hit
for Maureen
McGovern...
2. In what 1981 movie did television news anchor Karen White (Dee
Wallace) get mixed up with a colony of werewolves?
3. Collectively the islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm are
known by what name?
4. Erythrocytes are more commonly known as ..... what ?
5. Which one of the following is NOT a romance language?
a. - English
b. - Italian
c. - Portuguese
d. - Spanish
6. What do you call a group of porcupines?
7. Most people know that the word 'zenith' means 'the highest point, acme,
climax', but not as many know the opposite term to 'zenith' that means 'the
lowest point'. What is it?
8. The red cocktail ingredient Grenadine takes its name from which fruit?
TV Talk-Show host Mike Douglas provided the singing voice of Prince Charming
in the Disney film "Cinderella" (1950).
1. "The Morning After"
2. "The Howling"
3. The Channel Islands
4. Red Blood Cells
5. - a
6. Prickle
7. . Nadir
8. Pomegranate
Douglas actually was a singer in the 40s and 50s and was part of Kay
Keyser's Big Band. He also was the singing voice of Prince Charming in the
1950 Disney classic "Cinderella", before embarking on his talk-show career
in the early 60s. He passed away on his 81st birthday in 2006.
JustJoel
The eight islands off the coast of California are also called the Channel Islands. Five of them, and the surrounding ocean make up the Channel Islands Nat'l Park. Santa Catalina is the only permantly populated island.
How does one get the word "grenadine" from "pomegranate?"
Dance like no one's watching, sing like no one's listening, but cook like EVERYONE is eating!
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You could google it, but I'll help you out
The name grenadine originated from the French word grenade which means pomegranate, with pomme meaning apple and granate derived from the Italian word for seeds.
Grenadine was originally prepared from pomegranate juice, sugar, and water.
Originally Posted by luckytrim
I've made real grenadine at home, with 100% pomegranate juice and sugar. Didn't like it. It didn't do much to enhance or add to the flavor of my tequila sunrises, and it made them look more like Los Angeles smog than a Mexican sunrise!
My recently departed was a 'Sunrise' fan, but I myself am a straight tequila person..... no salt, and the lime goes in the Corona bottle, 'tho I'm not much of a beer person either......
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