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Straight Sets | An Act of Kindness Wins Over a Tournament
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Tennis Blog of The New York Times
An Act of Kindness Wins Over a Tournament
By John Martin
August 9, 2013 10:00 am August 9, 2013 10:00 am
SAN DIEGO — Kennan Johnson impressed officials at the National Junior Girls Championship here this week with her fluid ground strokes, booming serve, and a singular act of kindness.
Last Saturday, tournament organizers staged an outdoor dinner at the Barnes Junior Tennis Center, attended by Billie Jean King and about 250 players, coaches and family members.
The dinner ended about 7:30 p.m. and the crowd began leaving, said Lori Faierman, a tournament official who oversaw the event.
"We had a ton of food left over," she said.
As diners departed, a young woman began helping clear tables, scraping plates and bagging uneaten food, said Ellen Ehlers, a co-director of the tournament.
"I said, 'Are you a player?' And she said, 'Yes.' I said, 'Amazing, we're so grateful, this is really wonderful.' "
Johnson, a 17-year-old from Baton Rouge, La., took several bags of leftover Mexican food and drove with her mother, Natalie Johnson, 39, and grandmother, Lynda Johnson, 68, to a nearby park, where they found two homeless men.
"We just stopped by," said Kennan Johnson.
Asked if he wanted a burrito, one man eagerly accepted, Johnson said.
"He was smoking a cigarette, so he put his cigarette down, and we gave him like, four or five burritos, because these are grown men, and you don't give them just one burrito."
The Johnsons said they fed a third homeless man near their hotel about two miles away in Mission Valley.
"Guys sit on the side of the road," Kennan Johnson said. "You can tell by the way they look and their appearance that they can probably use it."
Tournament officials said they were impressed by Johnson's willingness to help others at a time of great competitive pressure.
"I've never seen anything like this," Ehlers said. "This is the toughest tournament in the United States." The oldest girls "are all being watched by coaches, there's just a ton of college coaches, a ton of competition," she said. "The winner gets an automatic place into the U.S. Open main draw."
At national junior tournaments, Ehlers said, most players enter what she called a cocoon, staying to themselves as they prepare for their matches. Not Johnson, she said.
"She was thinking about other people, and not wanting to sit back and watch some TV and take a shower and go to bed. Phenomenal."
In May, an agency called the Regional Task Force on Homeless San Diego identified more than 4,500 San Diego residents who had no shelter. About 4,300 other people lacked permanent housing and were housed temporarily under emergency or transitional circumstances.
"It's just basic caring about humans," said Natalie Johnson, a single mother. "If you see somebody and you can help them out, why not?"
During a trip to a Nevada tournament about 12 months ago, she said, her daughter insisted on sharing bottles of water with homeless people walking the streets in 116-degree heat.
"Every time that we see someone on the street, Kennan will say something about 'We need to do something' like what we did," Lynda Johnson said. "It's just one of those things. You give and you get it back."
The Johnsons said they struggled to pay for Kennan's trip to the tournament.
"You can't make much money teaching tennis in a public park," said Lynda Johnson, a longtime high school tennis coach. She and Natalie, a nationally ranked junior competitor in the late 1980s who played college tennis at Memphis and Louisiana State, are instructors at the Highland Park Tennis Center, a public facility in Baton Rouge. To raise money for their trip, she said, they sold more than 400 spaghetti lunches and held a garage sale.
On Thursday, after losing in the first round but winning four consecutive consolation singles matches, Johnson injured her left hip early in the first set.
"I couldn't really push off to serve, push off for many balls," she said.
Her loss to Megan McCray of Oceanside, Calif., 6-1, 1-0 (retired, injury), ended her quest for a title, but she said she remained enthusiastic about playing in a national tournament.
"It was awesome," she said, "I had a wonderful time."
As for her decision to help the less fortunate by sharing food, she said: "I enjoyed it. I would assume the homeless people enjoyed it as well."
Correction: August 9, 2013
An earlier version of this article misstated the surname of Kennan Johnson's opponent Thursday. She is Megan McCray, not McClure.
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The special connection the Queen and Prince Philip had with Broadlands Estate in Romsey
Monday 12 September 2022, 2:59pm
ITV News Meridian's Andrew Pate looks back at the royal couple's lifelong partnership
The Queen and Prince Philip enjoyed their first days as newlyweds in Hampshire.
They spent some of their honeymoon at the Broadlands Estate near Romsey in 1947, just eight years after their first meeting.
It was in 1939, when the young Princess Elizabeth first met the man who was eventually to become her husband.
Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, as he was then known, was a young naval cadet assigned to entertain the young princesses.
Over games of croquet, at the age of 18, the Prince obviously made a lasting impression on the 13-year-old Princess.
A young Prince Philip was tasked with entertaining Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth.
It was a few years later that the couple grew closer.
Their romance developed into one of the most solid of life-long partnerships.
Tim Ewart, former royal correspondent, said: "I think the young Philip was sought after by many young ladies and the Queen thought he was drop-dead gorgeous quite frankly.
"He was tall, he was athletic, he was blond.
"It was a relationship based absolutely on love.
"The Duke himself said it had been a partnership."
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were married for more than 70 years. Credit: Fiona Hanson/PA Archive/PA Images
While the country was still reeling from the Second World War, and struggling with austerity, their romance helped lift a nation.
Away from the cameras, the Duke of Edinburgh showed his sensitive side, with gifts he designed for their bridesmaids.
Lady Pamela Hicks, former royal bridesmaid, said: "Prince Philip designed very pretty powder compacts for us.
"Each of us had a different one, with an E or a P, with little jewels in them.
"They were lovely things."
The royal couple married at London's Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Credit: PA/PA Wire/PA Images
Wedded on November 20, 1947, the marriage for Prince Philip came with quite a caveat.
He was set to become the Queen Consort, he was forced to give up his promising naval career.
Destined for a life where on public duty he was expected to walk several paces behind his wife, but privately they were equals.
A Royal love story: Prince Philip was a constant presence by the Queen's side
Tim Ewart said: "The Queen was incredibly wise as a woman that she allowed Prince Philip to wear the trousers at home and he could run the estates, to allow him to be proud and to be the man of the household and I think that was terribly clever of her."
Traditionally royal marriages were for strategic reasons, to build alliances between countries, but the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's was a love story.
To the public they were the royal couple, but to each other they were a much adored husband and wife for more than 70 years.
Many flowers were placed along the entrance to the Broadlands Estate in Romsey at the weekend. Credit: ITV News Meridian
Around 20,000 people arrived at the Broadlands Estate on Saturday, September 10, for the first Romsey Show in three years.
Organisers chose to continue with the show due to the "very close connection" the Queen had with the town and her love of "countryside pursuits".
Flags were flown at half mast during the event, with a minute silence following the Grand Parade in the afternoon.
Visitors were invited to sign a book of condolence.
ITV News Meridian's Sally Simmonds reports from the first Romsey Show in three years
Alexa Morson, Secretary, Romsey Show, said: "It is important because obviously the Queen had connections with Broadlands and also we feel she loved the countryside and countryside pursuits and everything she loved is here so why not go ahead and celebrate her life."
The public have been reminiscing about their memories of meeting Her Majesty.
Emma Hillman, Volunteer, Romsey Show, said: "I remember being very nervous, mum bought me a whole new uniform, taught me how to curtsy for two weeks before.
I had flowers and she said 'Did you pick those yourself?' and she smiled at me.
"So that's engrained in my head, I remember that."
Ruth Harper-Adams, Chairperson, Romsey Show: "When she [the Queen] was introduced she was aware that I had a dog at home that was from the Sandringham line, so they were quite interested to hear about the dog we had and it was a labrador.
"So yes it was really nice, it was lovely, really lovely."

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It may seem simple, but introducing your pup to new neighbors can be stressful. The daunting task requires a lot of patience, which is a trait that most people lack. The last thing you need is for your pup to create a ruckus due to your new neighbors. Not only will it make things uncomfortable with said neighbors, but your pup may not necessarily come around to getting used to them. Follow these simple tips when learning how to introduce your dog to new neighbors.
Keeping this in mind, it is your job to help your pup through this endeavor. But, if you are not sure how to make this possible, read on to learn more. The following are just a few of many ways you can go about introducing your canine companion to new neighbors who have moved in, or if you have moved into a new apartment yourself.
Some pets are just cautious, protective or shy when meeting new people; or even other pets for that matter. Understand that your Fido will need time to feel comfortable when you're learning how to introduce your dog to new neighbors. If your neighbor wants to pet or greet your pup, then let them do so, but slowly. This will give Fido the time he needs to approach and sniff the new person, but at his own pace.
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, and it should not come as a surprise that dogs use this scent as a means to introduce themselves and meet other dogs and new humans. Your neighbor does not need to extend their hand for the pup to get acquainted with their scent. All they need to do is to start a friendly conversation, after which it is the dog that initiates the introduction process.
If you are going out to walk your dog, then consider keeping a few treats with you. The purpose of doing so is to allow your new neighbors to get up close and personal to him while rewarding him for his friendly behavior.
So, you want to learn how to introduce your dog to new neighbors and many other new people. Fear not, as you can pull this off too by having a meeting with them in a neutral and calm environment. This ensures your dog isn't overwhelmed with the number of people trying to break the ice with him, all the while being at ease from external factors like children at play or other dogs.
To have complete control of your pet, keep him leashed at all times. Remember, not everyone is going to be ecstatic about your pup the way you are, so you have to be careful. You have to be courteous to your new neighbors by leashing your pet, especially since they don't know you all that well to begin with. No matter how well behaved your dog is, you should keep him leashed around new people – for your own safety and theirs.
If you're in the market for a high-quality dog leash, our Hudson Bay Leash and Pensacola Bay Leash are both excellent options. The Hudson Bay Leash is designed for medium and large breeds, while the Pensacola Bay Leash is made for smaller dogs. They are designed with 2-layer construction and reinforced stitching throughout. They have a neoprene padded handle for extra comfort and reflective stitching for added visibility.
Just like giving treats to your dog for his good behavior, you need to rely on positive reinforcement to keep your pet on the right track. All you need to do is to say a few encouraging words, in a friendly manner of course. Your tone plays a crucial role in how your pet is going to react to others, so make it count.
Believe it or not, dogs can pick up a lot about your emotional state from your body language. So when learning how to introduce your dog to new neighbors, keep calm and relaxed at all times.
Barking, lunging, growling or any other aggressive behavior should not be encouraged at all. Dogs tend to show their dominance through such behavior, so don't take it lightly. If you come across your dog being aggressive, then separate him from whatever is bothering him. However, do it without shouting or screaming, as what you say or do will affect his behavior in the long run.
There is a good chance that most of your new neighbors would love to be friends with your pet, but that does not mean you should force your pup to go against his instincts. Let your pet choose who he wants to greet and so forth. But, if your pooch is shy or timid, then try the trick with the treat mentioned above. When learning how to introduce your dog to new neighbors, it's important not to force bonding.
Children can put pups in uncomfortable situations, from tail grabbing to ear pulling, and can thus annoy them. If a child is approaching your pup, make sure their parent is around. If the child is unaccompanied, you must be careful. You know your pet best, so you can decide how children should approach him.
Remember, you have to please your dog as well as your new neighbors. Your pet is no different from your child, so treat them as such. Don't expect your pup to work miracles right away, give him enough time to get used to your new neighbors.
Avoid rushing things when learning how to introduce your dog to new neighbors, as it may make things worse. If you are moving to a new apartment, keep an apartment move in checklist handy to keep things under control. Lastly, if you think your dog does not like a particular individual, do not worry too much about it.
What you really need to worry about is your dog disturbing or irritating people that he does not like. Just like humans, dogs too can be selective about who they like and do not like, so don't think too much about it. Dogs have emotions too and it is important that you listen to what your pet has to say.
Hopefully, you will find it easier to get your pet used to your new neighbors with these simple tricks. It may seem complicated at first, but it becomes easier with time.
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Idaho's Treasure Valley, named for the gold and silver once mined in the area, encompasses Ada and Canyon Counties in the southwest corner of the state. Boise City was founded in 1863 when the US Army built a fort at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail and the road to the Boise Basin gold mines. Boise soon became the major distribution center for supplies and fresh food for miners. By 1890, with the development of agriculture and the expansion of the railroad, towns stretched west along the Boise River to the Oregon border. A boom in the early 20th century was due in part to the electric railway, a modern transportation system linking Boise to the communities of Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, and Middleton. The electric railway era lasted from 1891 to 1928 and supported the growth of neighborhoods and communities, inspired the creation of local parks, and provided recreation and entertainment opportunities to rural and urban residents.
Series: Images of Rail
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (March 25, 2013)
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Monocle: Piracy has become a major problem off the Somali coast. What will you do to prevent it?
Sheikh Sharif: The basis for dealing with piracy is establishing an effective and stable government in Somalia that can address these kinds of criminalities.
M: What do you make of the West's attempts to deal with the problem?
SS: Now there are fleets of navies from different nations in Somalia. Instead of sending their money there they should have spent it on reconstruction and re-establishment of a Somali government that can deal with it more efficiently.
M: Would you consider allowing foreign forces to enter Somalia to apprehend pirates?
SS: That can be discussed. We can have a debate about that.
M: Do you have concerns about allowing foreign forces to do that?
SS: In international law the use of force on the territories of other nations is difficult. It is better to use international conventions rather than taking the law into your own hands.
M: This is the 15th attempt to have a functioning central government since 1991. Why do you think you can succeed?
SS: Somalis are tired and fed up of internal fights. But there is a shift in the international community. It was reluctant in the past, now it is more willing to support a functioning Somali government.
M: Do you think you made mistakes last time you ruled Mogadishu?
SS: Yes, we made mistakes in the past. Imperfectness is inherent in humans. But there was also, on the other side, the international community, which was dragging its feet to get involved.
M: In your view, how did the international community fail?
SS: We were willing to negotiate. We went to Khartoum for that purpose. But we were let down every step of the way.
M: How is your relationship with the US?
SS: It is exceptionally good. During the negotiations they were part and parcel of the process and supported it. Since we were elected as a government they have been behind the process. Last night we had dinner with the US ambassador here and we are trying to work together.
M: The US believes there are terrorists inside Somalia, including the culprits of the 1998 US embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Have they asked you to arrest them and hand them over?
SS: Both governments realise that we are at a stage where we can cooperate. But right now we are not in the situation to point fingers at anyone in particular.
M: If they asked you to hand someone over would you consider the request?
SS: I think it's impractical to ask these questions or make these kinds of demands. More powerful forces went into Somalia and they were not able to apprehend or capture anyone.
M: The insurgency continues despite your election. Will you negotiate with Al Shabaab?
SS: We want open dialogue with everyone who is interested.
M: Are you willing to accept leaders of Al Shabaab in your government?
SS: Everybody in Somalia, every citizen has the right to be in government.
M: What's your vision for Somalia?
SS: Yes, we have a vision, a programme but I don't think it needs to be published in the newspapers. We want a Somalia that is peaceful, prosperous and united.
M: And do you think that you will be able to achieve that?
SS:It is our aim. It will be difficult.
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
1964: Born Shabelle region.
1992: Studied Arabic and geography at Kordofan University, Sudan.
1994: Studied law and Islamic sharia at Open University, Tripoli, Libya.
2002: Taught geography at a Mogadishu secondary school.
2003: Established an Islamic court in Jowhar, Somalia.
2004: Helped to form Union of Islamic Courts, becoming chairman.
2006: Union of Islamic Courts threw out warlords and ruled Mogadishu. Fled Mogadishu following Ethiopian invasion.
2007: Becomes leader of new opposition group, Alliance for Re-liberation of Somalia.
2009: Appointed Somali president.


When the 89th Academy Award® nominations were announced January 24, Deluxe was thrilled that among the nominees for Visual Effects was Jason Billington, our VFX Supervisor at Deluxe's Iloura, recognized for his work on Deepwater Horizon. Iloura's work on the feature focused on the creation of the massive engine explosion that ignites the fire on the oil rig (Deepwater Horizon). Billington led approximately 125 artists across Iloura's Sydney and Melbourne studios, collaborating closely with ILM and VFX Supervisor Craig Hammack. He shares the nomination with Hammack, Jason Snell and Burt Dalton. We're pleased to note that this is the second year in a row that a VFX Supervisor from Iloura has been nominated for the Visual Effects Academy Award®.
We're looking forward to cheering Jason on at the ceremony on Sunday, February 26, and celebrating the work of our clients and teams worldwide on the year's most highly lauded features.
Read more about Method Studios' VFX work on VFX Oscar-nominated Doctor Strange, and Oscar-nominated Best Picture- and Cinematography-Award-nominated work colored at EFILM and Company 3.


The latest release of DEVONthink [download] seems to scratch several itches I've been having lately. Specifically, I confess that I've been dashing (very unproductively) between a mountain of txt files, Mail.app, Entourage, two Moleskines, and an Instiki wiki trying to fashion the best solution for managing an amorphous collection of work, web, writing, and extracurricular projects. No single solution has been just what I needed, and, frankly, it's been debilitating to try and maintain it all (Danny calls me the "patient zero" of productivity fads). It's like tending rabbits, I tell you. While I know DEVONthink won't solve all my problems, it looks very promising at corralling some of my thornier information management issues.
So far, I love the way that DEVONthink imports and manages stuff as well as how it draws informal but often rich semantic connections between documents. It has taken everything I've thrown at it so far (incl. Word files, photos, and Quicktime movies), and it still feels fast and stable (knock wood). I'm still getting my head around all the features and am still trying to find the best way to keep a database maintainable and well-organized, but I'm definitely intrigued.
I might also add—coming as this does on the heels of my reviewing two products that many of you found too costly—that DEVONthink rings up at just US$40 (further discounted for students). Given the power behind this app and the flexibility of things you can build with it, I find that gobsmackingly affordable.
So, DEVONthink nerds: if it suits you, consider sharing your thoughts on how to put the app to best use. I'm looking at you and your buddies here, Mr. Fred Reynolds. I know you guys have some pretty hot-rodded setups, and I'd love to hear how you do it. Ditto for good links to tutorials and tips on other sites. Also you can trackback this entry with posts about personal setups and novel uses you've found.


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Navigating The New TV Landscape
Submitted by Justin Evans
March 7, 2019 / 12:36 PM
We're thrilled to release a new white paper today that the research team and I have been working on for several months.
It's called The New TV, and it represents an important step forward for our company, and, in turn, for our clients. We are seeking to rewrite the rules for achieving optimal results with TV advertising in an environment where TV has fundamentally changed. In fact, it's undergone such radical transformation that it deserves a new name—The New TV.
So how has TV transformed? The first driving factor is content. Over the past 20 years, there has been an evolution in the quality and diversity of available programming. There is more content from more sources, including 495 scripted series (FX Networks, 2018) and over $67 billion spent (MoffettNathanson, 2018) on new programming in 2018. In fact, we estimate that it would take someone a full year of round the clock viewing to watch all the content produced in 2018 alone!
The second driving factor is greater access to this content. A proliferation of viewing options across various devices and distribution channels – MVPDs, SVOD, TV everywhere apps, OTT, etc. – has transformed viewers' TV experience. The ability to "binge" on both new and old content—from House of Cards to Full House—has led to an increase in viewing time. In fact, household viewing has actually increased by 43 minutes since 1983. (Nielsen, Average Daily Viewing.) So, despite the occasional noise in the press about TV's demise, TV viewing is actually at an all-time high.
This suggests that The New TV is a superior advertising vehicle that deserves a critical place in advertisers' media mix. But advertising strategies need to evolve to match the transformation in viewing behavior.
That brings us to the third driving factor, which is data-the foundation of The New TV strategies. While the proliferation of viewing options has made TV more complex, data can solve some of these challenges by making TV smarter. TV has moved from primarily a content-driven, awareness-building medium to a full-funnel solution with greater addressability and accountability.
Over the past year, Comcast Spotlight has begun testing The New TV strategies with national and local clients, and has identified preliminary best practices that drive better results for advertisers. The New TV white paper shares some of these learnings.
The paper outlines a three-step plan for advertisers to achieve the best results in The New TV landscape:
Translate Knowledge into Data: Comcast Spotlight clients are the experts on their customers. We help them translate this knowledge into audience segments that can be used in advertising.
Follow Data to Take Advantage of All Premium Content: Tactics that have proven to maximize an advertiser's reach include using a broader mix of networks, running schedules over a longer period of time and using complementary video formats.
Make TV as Accountable as Digital—Or More: As TV moves to a full-funnel solution, it can be used to influence lower-funnel purchase behaviors. This coincides with greater accountability, as TV can now be tied to tangible outcomes and online activity.
Following these new tactics will require change for advertisers who have been relying on the same playbook for years. And, as we acknowledge in the white paper, change can be hard. Is it worth it? The answer is a resounding yes. We're seeing that these new tactics produce substantially better results for our clients who are using them. And while it's still early days, and the best is yet to come, we look forward to working with our clients to forge the path ahead.
To learn more, please read The New TV: Redefining Video for Viewers and Advertisers.


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Coco is a 3D animated family-comedy film which was released by Pixar Studios on October 27th, 2017. Coco brings us the story of a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a renowned musician one day like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Miguel, despite having a ban on taking part in any sort of activities related to music, steals Ernesto's legendary guitar and goes to take part in a talent show at a festival dedicated to the dead. Little did he know that this talent show would embark him on a journey that would reveal many things about his great-great-grandfather as well as his family traditions.
How to Download Coco
To download the full movie click on the Download button at the end of the review. You can obtain Coco by visiting iTunes. You will be able to get the film in either HD or SD quality with subtitles and audio in many languages.
The Film Review
Coco features some of the most talented voice actors in the industry including Gael Garcia, Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Pratt, Renee Victor, and Ana Ofelia Murguia. The film majorly revolves around Miguel's journey as he gets to discover many hidden details about his family and a big revelation related to his great-great-grandfather which also involves Ernesto.
The movie is considered to be one of the best animated films released in 2017, mainly because of how it contains the right amount of diversity and tolerance. Coco is the first ever animated motion picture which has spent a nine-figure budget to feature the Latino cast. The film itself is a story based on a Mexican tradition. The film also focuses on two major themes: The importance of family in one's life and the power of music. The viewers notice how the two themes are connected to one another as the story develops, particularly at the end of the film when Miguel's dead ancestor tells him the importance of family and how their love is unconditional by all means.
As far as music is concerned, the film portrays music as a source of comfort and positivity as we get to see how Coco – Miguel's great grandmother – clearly enjoys singing with Miguel which is also a form of healing.
Being a film that focuses on the power of music, Coco, overall, is full of original terrific tunes. The film's music which includes Remember Me by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopes and Proud Corazon co-written by Adrian Molina gives life to the plot of the film. Director Lee Unkrich, who had previously directed Toy Story 3, perfectly aligns the music accordingly with different scenes to make the movie seem more interesting and emotional especially for the young audience. At the 75th Golden Globe awards, Remember Me was nominated for the Best Original Song. At the 90th Academy Awards, Remember me managed to win the Best Original Song award and Coco was also declared the best-animated film of 2017.
Despite all the praises, the film has still been criticized partially by some of the viewers, claiming that some of the dialogues in the film were unnecessary and the jokes had no real punchline to make the audience laugh. Critics have also argued that Pixar has applied similar plots in its previous films.
Overall, Coco is a film that takes its viewers through an emotional roller coaster ride. The atmosphere that the film creates is beautiful and serene, and the storytelling is beyond fantastic. The film is an emotional journey filled with joy and sorrow at the same time which keeps its viewers hooked to their screens.
Coco is an animated full motion movie in which a twelve years old boy dreams of pursuing musical career. Download the movie and see what magic happened.
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June 2017 – I'm sozoed!
Packed full of Kingdom adventure, encounters and miracles from heaven, we set out into the community outside of the city of Saint Marc Haiti to distribute and train the inhabitants on how to use and maintain the Sawyer water filter. We also had prayer for healing for those who were sick and in pain and they were delivered! Watch a few snapshots of what God did through a group of 24 Believers sold out to Jesus!
Day 3 introduces us to our Haitian translators whom we will be spending a great amount of time with during our stay here in Haiti. We also ventured down the road to the orphanage to meet the children and begin our week long VBS. The wonderful thing about staying with the people where they live is that everything is within walking distance and everyone you Love on fuels the Kingdom Fire within the community. It's so beautiful to see and be a part of!
Day 2 of our Holy Spirit adventure lands us on Haitian soil in Port au Prince, the nation's capital. It was another day of travel. Another day of going from point A to point B. The trip was going smooth until our bus and a broken bridge meet with unexpected results.
We embark on a 10 day mission trip to Saint Marc, Haiti to freely distribute and train on the use of Sawyer water filters throughout the community, help with an orphanage and bring the healing Love of Jesus to the Haitian people. This is day 1 – a travel day of sorts.


Occupying the oldest house in Winchester – a Grade 2-listed, wood-beamed building dating to 1450 – the Chesil Rectory has been a successful restaurant for well over 50 years and is a champion of local produce. Rich, hearty dishes such as fricassee of New Forest rabbit helped earn it Hampshire Restaurant of the Year 2010 and the warm, friendly atmosphere helped it get into the top three of the most romantic pubs in Britain, a poll by The Times. It certainly is a charmer and open every day of the week you'll need a good excuse not to go. Make sure you book in advance though.


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Have You Ever Tried Intermittent Fasting?
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While most diets are focused around the types of food a person can eat and how much of it at one time, intermittent fasting determines when you can eat. While most diets cut out fat-heavy, carb-heavy, and sugar-heavy foods, or encourage their consumption in moderation, there is no specific restriction when it comes to intermittent fasting because it cuts hours of eating time from your day.
While food is constantly readily available thanks to apps like UberEats and GrubHub, which means caving is certainly easy, there are large support groups online for people who are interested in tackling the new diet fad. There are ways to ease into it because cutting out hours of eating per day is difficult to jump into.
One intermittent fasting Facebook group member started out by skipping breakfast and night-time snacks every other day, and then eventually transitioned into a 60-day challenge that required completely fasting every other day.
Some people attempt fasting as a way to curb snacking habits and limit the total time they spend eating per day.
A specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago claims that "it's just another way of fooling your body into eating less calories."
An easy and popular approach to beginning a fasting diet is to limit eating to an 8-hour period and fast during the day's other 16 hours. Time-restricted feeding can include the time when you're asleep, so it's an easier approach than fully committing to fasting for full days at a time.
Some people eat just one big meal a day, some adjust their eating windows to include more or less time, and some fast every other day or so. It's a very personalized dieting technique, and though the studies done on its health benefits are minimal, it's been taking over diet culture due to the simplicity of the practice.
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Finally Free and Empowered to Help Others
March 24, 2022 Nikki deCastroBuilding Your Team, Managing Your Practice, Marketing Your Practice, Our Clients, Personal Development, Spotlight Article
Doctors Leslie Meyers and Emily Colwell embrace
a freedom practice that places family first.
Naturopathic doctors Leslie Meyers and Emily Colwell have been in their practice for over 15 years now. They navigated their work and life together with hopes to achieve the best for their family.
They've tried the traditional insurance practice model, working relentless hours but seemingly accomplishing very little in terms of purpose filled work. They've also moved from Washington to North Carolina in search for better opportunities as they transitioned to a cash practice. They've also spent time and resources in getting some practice management coaching, but never felt their coaches resonated with their vision.
In the end, they just felt stuck.
"We had the problem of trying to get people in the door," Dr. Leslie said. "We were not really seeing the turnaround in the business financially."
Dr. Leslie describes this situation to be "really stressful." Their clinic, WaterLeaf Naturopathic Medicine, is their lifeline and their work as doctors is ingrained in their personal life and in the family that they built together.
If their practice is not at its best, then they are not at their best for each other and for their daughters.
The search for success
Dr. Leslie actively searched for support to help her get unstuck. She found FPC and discovered that it had exactly what she needed: guidance and a way to view things differently; a practice that served both patient and family.
For doctors Emily and Leslie, family always comes first.
Getting connected with FPC felt so natural for Dr. Leslie.
"We were on the same page when it came to values and I was getting good vibes," she said. "I was just really excited."
She said that FPC just worked for her. She and Dr. Emily bid goodbye to the stress of having to try and figure things out by themselves. They took comfort in knowing that FPC is just like having someone guide them to a place where they didn't have to "reinvent the wheel".
She said navigating a business can be stressful and discouraging especially when it takes so many tries to finally figure something out.
With FPC, they just got the ball rolling. No day of feeling stuck ever dawned on them again.
"When we started with FPC, we tripled our monthly revenue," she said. For her, this essentially meant that having healthy finances in a cash practice means being able to help more people while simultaneously focusing on family.
Truly empowered to help others
"We are going to really help people that haven't gotten the help that they need so badly," she said.
During her FPC journey, Dr. Leslie said that she became even more empowered to guide people in the direction of better health.
"That's pretty amazing how FPC made me feel more empowered to look after my patients in the same way that FPC looked after us," she said.
One of her miracle patients is a woman in her 40s, struggling with infertility.
"Every time we had a conversation, she became more at ease with her body and about embracing good health," Dr. Leslie said. "She became even more relaxed and I eventually learned in two weeks that she actually had conceived."
Dr. Leslie–empowered with her FPC journey–was instrumental in giving the woman inner peace that paved the way to helping her patient get pregnant.
The consistent support that Dr. Leslie and Dr. Emily had in their FPC journey made their practice just work for them; everything just fell into place.
FPC helped them overcome their fear, grow their business and strengthen their relationship together.
The most profound transformative experience for them was seeing the tremendous impact at home.
Both of them had more time for themselves and they enjoyed boundaries that allowed them to spend better quality time with their daughters.
On top of this, Dr. Leslie opened her eyes to the bigger picture around her purpose as a doctor. She has this message to share to those yearning to take the leap into freedom:
"If you want to do something really powerful with your practice that involves helping people with lifestyle, long-term results, education and empowerment, FPC is the way to go," she said.
Are you ready for your own success story?
Start your journey with FPC and schedule a call today.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth was reportedly furious with the Duchess of Cambridge for taking Prince George to stay at her parents' home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, after his birth because it went against palace tradition.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth was reportedly furious with the Duchess of Cambridge for taking Prince George to stay at her parents' home.
The monarch and the duchess reportedly clashed over Kate's decision to take the third-in-line to the throne ? who was born in July ? back to Carole and Michael Middleton's home in Bucklebury, west Berkshire, after the birth of her son rather than back to the palace, as is tradition.
George Brown, a pal of the Middleton family, reportedly said in an extract from an unofficial biography about the duchess, "I'm not sure the Queen was entirely in favour of the idea of them all moving to Bucklebury; it was certainly not the norm, but it was what Kate wanted, and William supported her and made it happen."
Meanwhile, Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith ? who's Carole's younger brother ? previously said how delighted he was to see the brunette beauty and Prince William (both 31) coping so well with their new responsibilities of parenthood.
He said, "They're doing absolutely brilliantly. Kate has her feet so solidly on the ground, and William knows his own mind.
"They will be absolutely perfect and are a proper couple who are madly in love.
"[They will be] incredibly modern. They'll be everywhere together.
"I don't think they will pass the responsibility of their babies to other people".


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Why are Working-Class Men Falling Behind?
by Joe Carter • January 3, 2014
Why are working-class men falling behind? Economic, familial, and lifestyle factors all play a role. One of the main reasons less-educated men are losing economic opportunities, explains anthropologist Michael Jindra, is that they are gaining more ways to indulge in entertainment and leisure:
Dr. Leonard Sax's Boys Adrift lists video games among the causes of boys' school struggles, not because they drive boys to violence, but because they create a need for stimulation, crowd out reading, and lessen boys' focus in school and other activities. (Boys play console games, commonly used for sports and violent games, at four times the rate of girls.) Rates of ADHD have skyrocketed, and the causes of this are unclear, but overstimulation may play a role. These patterns can also lead later in life to heavy television viewing, often of sports (witness the domination ESPN has over the male gaze), and heavy online activity, such as viewing porn.
All of these things mentioned above—early reliance on stimulating entertainment, lower educational attainment, disconnection from families and role models, and the attractions of different, "edgy" subcultures—contribute to a widening gulf between those more connected to family, work, and society, and those without these commitments. While men are losing connections, women continue to participate in the labor force, attend religious services more often, and belong to other community and civic organizations. This is partly because many have dependent children and need to support them, whereas men can to a large extent avoid this responsibility.
Joe Carter Joe Carter is a Senior Editor at the Acton Institute. Joe also serves as an editor at the The Gospel Coalition, a communications specialist for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and as an adjunct professor of journalism at Patrick Henry College. He is the editor of the NIV Lifehacks Bible and co-author of How to Argue like Jesus: Learning Persuasion from History's Greatest Communicator (Crossway).
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5 thoughts on "Why are Working-Class Men Falling Behind?"
Dylan Pahman says:
That first paragraph from Jindra has quite a few speculative claims, if not non sequiturs. At best, he is saying video games *may possibly* cause ADHD and *may possibly* lead to more frequent television and internet use, which *may possibly* include pornography. That strikes me as a pretty thin assertion.
Joe Carter says:
Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but I don't think Jindra is saying that video games cause those other problems. I think he is saying that boys have a desire for overstimulation that is easy to fill nowadays with video games, television, and porn.
As someone who came of age in the era of the Atari 2600 and 3 TV channels, I can certainly see how it is much easier to be overstimulated than it was just a few decades ago.
I certainly wouldn't argue against the idea that we have more opportunity for overstimulation today, including video games. He does say, however, that video games "create a need for stimulation, crowd out reading, and lessen boys' focus in school and other activities," which is a causal claim and more than saying that they are simply one opportunity to satisfy a preexistent desire for stimulation. So I think my complaint stands.
That boys play video games more than read for school may show the ill-effects of video games, but it may just as likely show the poverty of a curriculum that fails to connect with the way most boys learn best. Which causes which (if either) is not certain, hence I find the statement speculative.
Roger D. McKinney says:
People made the same arguments about movies in the 1920's, radio in the 1930's, television and sports in the 1950's, etc. This type of analysis is wrong because it assumes people are born innocent and culture determines their values. That is an anti-Christian philosophy. People are born with a tendency toward evil. Socialization helps only to a small degree and only then if the children and young people cooperate and have the same values. What we are witnessing is nothing less than the consequences of the abandonment of traditional Christianity. The Bible provides many examples of failing culture when people abandon God. Programs will not make ungodly people act godly.
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The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, "The LEGO ® Movie 2" reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO ® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
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Physics Students Join Sigma Pi Sigma
On the afternoon of May 2, the Physics Department welcomed 10 new members into Sigma Pi Sigma. Honors thesis lectures were also presented by two seniors, both graduating this May.
Sigma Pi Sigma, founded in 1921 at Davidson College, is part of the American Institute of Physics, and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. The primary purpose of Sigma Pi Sigma is to honor outstanding scholarship in physics, encourage interest in physics, promote service and provide fellowship. Members are elected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.
Prof. Laurence Cain conducted the ceremony. He began by delivering a brief introduction into the origins of Sigma Pi Sigma and then calling the new members to sign their names to the official register and present them with their pins. The inductees are: Cort Coxhead '18, Alex Demopolous '17, Collin Epstein '18, Cody Herron '17, Alex Karbo '18, Tan Phan '18, Ryan Stempert '18, Xan Stoddard '17, Jack Taylor '18 and Tina Yuan '18.
Honors thesis lectures were given by Nikos Dokmetzoglou '17 and Vincent Hickl '17. Nikos' topic was Recursion Relations for Gluon Scattering Amplitudes in AdS4/CFT3. He will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall. Vincent presented A Spectral Study of the Quantum-Mechanical Asymmetric Infinite Square Well and plans to continue his studies at the University of Illinois.
Congratulations to all of these exceptional students.


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Vote to Be Held on Next Tibetan Leader
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By GAVIN RABINOWITZ
Spiritual and political head of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, center, exits after meeting various religious leaders in Amritsar, India, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007. The Dalai Lama said Tuesday the Tibetan people will hold a referendum before he dies to decide whether a new system of leadership is needed for the Himalayan people. (AP Photo/Aman Sharma)
AMRITSAR, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader who has been the symbol of resistance to Chinese rule of Tibet, said Tuesday the Tibetan people will hold a referendum before he dies to decide whether a new system of leadership would better serve the struggle for self-determination.
China has ruled the Himalayan nation of Tibet with a heavy hand since its Communist-led forces invaded in 1951 and angrily condemned the Nobel Peace Prize winner's proposal, saying it subverted centuries of Buddhist tradition.
Just what form the referendum will take was not immediately clear. But the Dalai Lama's proposal could be a major change in the centuries-old system to choose the spiritual and political head of the Tibetans.
"If people feel that the institution of the Dalai Lama is still necessary, it will continue," he told reporters during a gathering of religious leaders from around the world in this northern Indian city.
"When my physical condition becomes weak, then serious preparations (for the referendum) should happen," he said.
The Dalai Lama said the vote would be held among all traditional Tibetan Buddhists along the Himalayan range including China, Nepal, India and into Mongolia. He gave no timeframe, saying "according to my regular medical checkup, I am good for another few decades."
The Dalai Lama reiterated that he wants "real autonomy" for Tibet, not independence. He has lived with followers in exile in India since fleeing Chinese soldiers in 1959.
China accuses the Dalai Lama of seeking Tibetan independence from Chinese rule.
"The Dalai Lama's statement is in blatant violation of religious practice and historical procedure," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement faxed to The Associated Press.
For centuries, the search for the reincarnation of religious leaders, known as lamas — including the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual head — has been carried out by Tibetan monks following the leaders' deaths.
Tibetans fear China will control the search for a successor once the Dalai Lama dies, further eroding the Himalayan region's unique Buddhist culture.
Those concerns were heightened in August when Beijing moved to tighten its grip over Tibetan Buddhism by asserting the officially atheistic communist government's sole right to recognize Buddhist reincarnations of the lamas that form the backbone of the religion's clergy.
The Tibetan leadership in exile has begun exploring several possible ways to prevent this.
First, a referendum would be held to decide if Tibetan Buddhists want to continue with the Dalai Lama system. If they did, the Dalai Lama said he would either be reincarnated after his death outside China or he would choose a new Dalai Lama before he died.
"The very purpose of reincarnation is to carry out the tasks of the previous life that are not yet achieved," the Dalai Lama said. "If I die while we are still refugees, my reincarnation, logically, will come outside Tibet, who will carry out the work I started."
The Tibetan spiritual leader also raised the possibility of naming a new Dalai Lama while he was still alive.
The Dalai Lama, who had proposed this during an interview in Japan last week, fended off criticism that this break with Buddhist tradition. He said there was a precedent of one incarnation being named while the other was still alive.
The Dalai Lama said one of his teachers, the Lama Trogye Trichen, was recognized as a reincarnated lama while his predecessor was still alive.
However, the Dalai Lama, acknowledged that the Tibetan exile leadership had not yet decided exactly what course to follow.
"Serious detailed discussions have not yet started," he said.
The Dalai Lama, who has worked to make the Tibetan exile leadership more democratic, acknowledged his death would be difficult for many Tibetans.
"If I die today, there will be some setback to the Tibetan struggle," he said "But the Tibetan spirit will not go away with my death."
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Before moving into a downsized home from an earlier, 15,000-square-foot connected home – one of the first that technology firm Logic Integration of Lone Tree, Colo., had outfitted in 2003 – these repeat clients engaged the company once again for a technology system in that new property near the Club at Ravenna golf course in Littleton, Colo.
A Connected Home
While the clients were familiar with home technology, explained Tyler Bogart, Logic Integration's vice president of business development, "we had to make sure to engineer the system to be functional but also user-friendly, and make sure that the complexities that come with a fully connected smart home were easily translated to anyone who is not super-savvy." They also wanted to make sure the new system would be capable of controlling not only the entire tech environment, but also contain just the right mix of products to satisfy the owners' love of quality audio – and the audio needed to be available throughout the property. So these owners, familiar with the integrator's expertise and capabilities, decided to rely on Logic Integration's advice and expertise to fully design, engineer, and implement the new home system.
Their previous system was primarily a large distributed A/V system. This go-round, they wanted the new system to control lighting, HVAC and window treatments, and also handle access control and security. The idea behind downsizing the home was to increase the convenience of their home life, so the system needed to meet these criteria.
"Audio/video distribution was very important, as they love their music and love entertaining," said Bogart. With that in mind, Logic Integration installed a 5×10 video distribution system and a 12-zone audio system. The client's earlier residence had a full-fledged home theater, and in this new home, even though it was downsized, the clients "wanted areas for entertainment, billiards, and so on," said Bogart.
Optimizing Shading for the Mountain Views
Motorized shades were very important as well, and over 20 windows in the home include them.
The vicinity of the Club at Ravenna is known for its incredible mountain vistas and is nestled in a valley in the foothills of The Rockies. So having the ability to open all the shades simultaneously to expose the beautiful mountain views was important to these clients as well, he said. Over 70 loads of lighting are also controlled throughout the home to set the perfect mood.
Outdoor living is also a big source of the homeowners' leisure entertainment. This home has a significantly smaller outdoor living space compared to their previous home, but the views are breathtaking. In order to preserve the view while also providing the level of A/V entertainment they were looking for, Logic Integration worked closely with the trim carpenter to ensure that a custom-built TV box that matched the slanted tongue-in-groove ceiling of their back patio would also match the wood-finished ceiling. A motorized lift was installed in this box. "We used a Sony TV outside, which was fine since the TV was going to be protected in the weatherproof box," Bogart said. The TV completely disappears when not in use and the beautiful views are unobstructed – an ideal compromise. "This gave them the ability to have entertainment outdoors but also to kick back and watch TV without having a big TV hanging from a ceiling or permanently on a wall," said Bogart.
One specific client activity accommodated in the new home – regular exercise – is the gym area, scaled down from the previous residence yet large enough to provide the homeowner a space to work out. The area has both a TV, and a mirror wall that opens up the space. And since the clients requested a working-from-home area (even before COVID-19 struck), a home office includes enhanced functionality, designed as it is with a small video conferencing center.
One challenge was having to calibrate a proper surround sound system in a living room with a sloped ceiling. "So we used a Leon Speakers Horizon custom sound bar that matches the width of their 85-inch living room TV for really high-quality sound bar audio," Bogart said. In the lower level of the home, a full surround-sound system was installed. And for outdoor sound, the way the area was configured allowed Logic Integration to cleverly position two additional in-ceiling speakers facing the seating area.
Bogart said the overarching pride his firm felt in completing the project was in how they skillfully managed the dynamic of the owners "between two ends of a spectrum so that everyone was proud of the result… We were able to create a more complex tech environment than merely audio and video, and we had to keep it simple enough so that both clients could use the technologies – all while meeting budget guidelines, while at the same time, articulating the technology's value to them. Having a longstanding relationship like we had with these clients, and having them be as happy as they were with the result, is a huge achievement."
Bogart added that working on this project also engendered a solid relationship with the builder, via the architect, who relied on the builder to select the right tech companies to partner with. "The builder took a very collaborative approach and made sure that what we needed was achieved by the other trades involved, such as electricians and mechanical… "It has led to a lot of really good opportunities," Bogart said.
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With trusting in God, the 2nd International and 23rd Iranian Congress of Physiology and Pharmacology will be held on February 15-18, 2018 in Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Chabahar, Iran. Despite the biennial holding of the congress, due to abrupt growth of knowledge production in Iran during the past few years, with a remarkable effect in physiological and pharmacological fields, the congress has become one of the most effective scientific events of the country in the field of basic sciences. Enjoying the experiences from the previously held congresses, we are determined to do our best to hopefully hold one of the magnificently outstanding scientific gatherings. This valuable goal, however, may not be achieved without the effective contribution and attendance of impressive veterans, researchers and students. The participation of the respectful scholars and experts along with debates on the newest scientific achievements provides a unique opportunity to convey the valuable experiences to students and young researchers. Accordingly, comprehensive lectures, scientific panels, poster discussions and pivotal workshops are among the core programs of the congress. In addition, the scientific programs of the congress are so meticulously planned that all aspects of Physiology and Pharmacology including cellular and molecular advances as well as basic and clinical research in both fields will be covered.
On behalf of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, I shall honorably invite all dear colleagues to both promote the weight of the congress and to enjoy a visit to the coastal city of Chabahar, the city of the pioneers of science, literature and art.


Mie Tarik Laiker has been around for quite sometime and is still growing. I visited one of their branches in Kuningan City last time, as I had been wanting to try it everytime I go there. Unlike their other stores which are opened in food court areas, this one actually has its own place decorated in green, looking very humble and homey.
As suggested by its name, the restaurant serves variety of noodles, Indonesian and international ones. Personally, I really like their noodles because they taste good and I think the portion are also very satisfying.
I ordered the ayam crispy one because I was craving for some boneless fried chicken. XD It was good, although I would recommend their mie kangkung if I bring someone over. The other noodle was ordered by Mr. P and surprisingly it was good, too. I never knew that noodle like that goes well with pasta sauce.
The pangsit were quite bad, it tasted terrible. The fishball was okay.
For noodle fans, this place is a must visit.
No tax + service charge.
It's interesting to see that they are using the same kind of noodle for both the ayam crispy and the Italian sauce version (is it?). So they have Mie Kangkung too? Nice.
Yes, apparently they use the same kind of noodle for every version of their menu!


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Q: how do we know the L = 4n^2 in euclidean TSP algorithm? I am trying to understand the euclidean TSP algorithm.
From most of the explanations available online, we set the value of L = 4n^2.
is there any explanation for why L has that value?

Here is the link to the source
http://viswa.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/169/2019/03/9.pdf

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Taco Sliders - These little burgers made with taco seasoning are a nice change of pace. It takes 2 of my favorites, tacos and burgers, and mashes them together into one tasty little treat! Adding Queso Blanco takes them over-the-top!! So yummy!
These Taco Sliders are super easy to make, inexpensive, and the kids will love them too!
I usually like to make my own taco seasoning with the spices I have on hand, but I was feeling lazy when I made these and grabbed a packet at the grocery. I don't like an overwhelming taste of the seasoning, so I used just a 1/2 packet and it was plenty for our tastes, plus I can make them again with the leftover seasoning - BONUS! Feel free to add more or less to adjust the recipe to your liking.
In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and ground chuck. Grate the onion into the meat mixture (grating the onion allows all of the wonderful juices to drip into the meat mixture). Mix it all up nicely and shape into 6-8 patties.
You can cook these in a large skillet a few at a time on mid-high heat for about 2-3 minutes each side until cooked through. I like them that way to get a good sear on them. Remember not to fuss with them after putting them in the pan, so they get that sear. An easier way to make them is to line a baking sheet with heavy duty foil (double line with regular foil) and spray with cooking spray. Place patties on foil lined baking sheet and broil under high for 3-4 minutes each side or until desired doneness. Be sure to leave your oven door ajar when broiling. The foil makes clean-up a breeze!
Place each burger on a bun and top with tomato, avocado, and Queso Blanco. Enjoy!
My boys love sliders and anything Mexican so these are a great combo for us!


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Young stroke and systemic manifestations: Deficiency of adenosine deaminase-2 (DADA-2)
Smruti Babtiwale1, Venugopalan Y Vishnu1, Ajay Garg2, Vinay Goyal3, Mamta B Singh1, MV Padma Srivastava1
1 Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
2 Department of Neuroradiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
3 Department of Neurology, Medanta, NCR, India
Date of Web Publication 21-May-2021
M V Padma Srivastava
Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Babtiwale S, Vishnu VY, Garg A, Goyal V, Singh MB, Padma Srivastava M V. Young stroke and systemic manifestations: Deficiency of adenosine deaminase-2 (DADA-2). Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2021;24:977-9
Babtiwale S, Vishnu VY, Garg A, Goyal V, Singh MB, Padma Srivastava M V. Young stroke and systemic manifestations: Deficiency of adenosine deaminase-2 (DADA-2). Ann Indian Acad Neurol [serial online] 2021 [cited 2022 Jan 18];24:977-9. Available from: https://www.annalsofian.org/text.asp?2021/24/6/977/316505
DADA 2 (Deficiency of Adenosine deaminase-2) is an autosomal recessive monogenic vasculitic syndrome caused by loss of function homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the ADA2 (also known as cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 gene; CECR1) gene. It was first described in the year 2014 by Zhou et al. as an early onset stroke and vasculopathy syndrome.[1] The onset of the disease is usually in childhood; however, case reports in adults with onset as late as 59 years of age have also been reported. The clinical features include fever; mucocutaneous manifestations (livedo racemosa); neurological manifestations in the form of ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, polyneuropathy; gastro-intestinal manifestations; hypertension; arthritis; hepato-splenomegaly and immunodeficiency (hypogammaglobulinemia and lymphoproliferation). We report a case of a 28-year-old male with young-onset hypertension and recurrent strokes who had a homozygous missense variant in exon 2 of the CECR1 (ADA-2) gene confirming the diagnosis of DADA-2. He responded to the treatment with TNF-alpha inhibitor, etanercept.
A 28-year-old male, born out of non-consanguineous marriage from North-West India belonging to Aggarwal community, presented with history of recurrent neurologic deficits since the last 14 years, in the form of right-hand grip weakness, two episodes of left hemiparesis, two episodes of right hemiparesis and one episode of binocular horizontal transient diplopia. Patient was diagnosed with hypertension nine years ago which is well controlled with antihypertensive treatment. He complained of low backache and arthralgias involving bilateral ankle and knee joints for the past 1.5 years. He also had hair loss and varicose veins. There was no history of photosensitive rash, dryness of eyes or mouth, Raynaud's phenomenon. On examination, he was conscious and oriented with stable vital parameters. His neurological examination revealed normal higher mental functions and cranial nerves with asymmetric spasticity of bilateral upper and lower limbs (right > left), exaggerated deep tendon reflexes and bilateral extensor plantar response. His gait was spastic. Patient was admitted at our hospital for detailed evaluation. Previous MRI brain image showed left medullary infarct. Current MRI brain was suggestive of small right basal ganglia bleed while MR angiogram was normal [Figure 1]a, [Figure 1]b. Serum CRP was raised. Scalp skin biopsy was suggestive of cicatricial alopecia. ANA, dsDNA, ANCA, and APLA antibodies were negative. Ultrasound abdomen and renal artery Doppler were normal. Clinical exome sequencing revealed a homozygous missense variant in exon 2 of the CECR1 gene (ADA2) that results in the amino acid substitution of Arginine for Glycine at codon 47 (p.Gly47Arg) confirming the diagnosis of Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase-2 (DADA-2). He was managed with an anti-TNF agent, etanercept. At 1 year follow up, the patient was stable with no fresh symptoms.
Figure 1: a,b: T1W MRI Brain and Susceptibility weighted image (SWI) image showing small right basal ganglia hemorrhage
The deficiency of adenosine deaminase-2 (DADA-2) is recently described as an autoimmune disease caused by mutations in the CECR1 (ADA-2) gene. It is one of the rare causes of stroke in young, associated with varied systemic manifestations in the form of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), livedo reticularis, ulcerations of the extremities, arthritis, recurrent infections, and peripheral neuropathy.[1],[2] Vasculopathy involving small- to medium-size vessels is a major clinical manifestation of DADA-2. Skin and central nervous system are most commonly involved. Neurological manifestations have been reported in around 50–60% of cases, majority of whom had ischemic strokes.[2],[3] A single-center study has reported occurrence of hemorrhagic strokes in 25% of DADA-2 patients.[4] Sharma et al recently published a case series of 33 DADA-2 patients, majority of whom (>50%) presented with neurological manifestations, which is a distinguishing feature from adult PAN in which CNS manifestations are observed in <5% of patients. None of these patients had hypogammaglobulinemia. Majority of these patients were treated with TNF inhibitors.[5] Adult onset DADA2 differed from Paediatric onset cases in having lesser constitutional symptoms and haematological manifestations.[5]
DADA2-associated mutations are located over the entire coding region of ADA2. The majority of patients are compound heterozygous for missense mutations.[1],[6] Patients homozygous for the same founder mutation may have a variable age of presentation, frequency, and intensity of symptoms. Parents of DADA2 patients are typically unaffected, which means that 50% of normal enzymatic activity is sufficient for the protein functions.[7]
Patients may have anemia, neutropenia, or thrombocytopenia, raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP, or liver transaminases.[6] Skin biopsy in patients with cutaneous PAN may reveal non-granulomatous, necrotizing vasculitis of small to medium size arteries.[1] The MRI Brain shows lacunar infarcts in the deep-brain nuclei and the brain stem with sparing of subcortical white matter.[6]
Diagnosis of DADA2 in adults requires a high index of suspicion and presence of one the following: 1) Childhood PAN 2) History of familial PAN 3) Early onset strokes with systemic inflammation 4) Immunodeficiency with vasculopathy 5) PAN without Hepatitis B infection 6) PAN which is non-responsive to treatment.
The recommended treatment for DADA-2 includes steroids and anti-TNF agents (infliximab, adalimumab, etanercept). Azathioprine, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, and tacrolimus have also been used previously but with little success. At present, anti-TNF alpha therapy is considered to be the treatment of choice by experts, which remains to be confirmed by a randomized trial.[1],[2] A recent cohort study by Laird et al. which included 49 DADA-2 patients, out of which 24 had histories of stroke, has shown a key role of anti-TNF treatment in reducing stroke episodes in these patients.[8] Thalidomide has also been found to be effective; however, potential toxic effects on the peripheral nervous system is a matter of concern with this therapy. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation might be an effective treatment option especially in those with immunodeficiency or bone marrow dysfunction.[9],[10] It can be considered in patients with hematologic, immunologic manifestations or those with vasculopathy. In future, gene therapy may evolve as a promising treatment option.
To summarize, we report a case of a young male with recurrent neuro-deficits and systemic features with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of DADA-2, who responded well to treatment with etanercept. This case highlights the importance of considering DADA-2 as a differential diagnosis in patients with recurrent neurologic deficits at a young age associated with other systemic manifestations. The accurate diagnosis followed by treatment with immunosuppression can prevent further attacks and morbidity.
Zhou Q, Yang D, Ombrello AK, Zavialov AV, Toro C, Zavialov AV, et al. Early-onset stroke and vasculopathy associated with mutations in ADA2. N Engl J Med 2014;370:911-20.
Caorsi R, Penco F, Grossi A, Insalaco A, Omenetti A, Alessio M, et al. ADA2 deficiency (DADA2) as an unrecognised cause of early onset polyarteritis nodosa and stroke: A multicentre national study. Ann Rheum Dis 2017;76:1648-56.
Meyts I, Aksentijevich I. Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2): Updates on the phenotype, genetics, pathogenesis, and treatment. J Clin Immunol 2018;38:569-78.
Hoffmann PM, Ombrello A, Stone DL, Follmann D, Barron K, Jones A, et al. Risk of hemorrhagic strokes in patients with adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol 2018;70(Suppl 10).
Sharma A, Naidu G, Sharma V, Jha S, Dhooria A, Dhir V, et al. Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2) in Adults and Children: Experience from India. Arthritis Rheumatol. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/art.41500.
Navon Elkan P, Pierce SB, Segel R, Walsh T, Barash J, Padeh S, et al. Mutant adenosine deaminase 2 in a polyarteritis nodosa vasculopathy. N Engl J Med 2014;370:921-31.
Van Montfrans JM, Hartman EA, Braun KP, Hennekam EA, Hak EA, Nederkoorn PJ, et al. Phenotypic variability in patients with ADA2 deficiency due to identical homozygous R169Q mutations. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2016;55:902-10.
Laird R, Hoffmann P, Barron K, Stone D, Nehrebecky M, Jones A, et al. TNF inhibitor treatment and dramatic stroke risk reduction in patients with deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol 2019;71(Suppl 10).
Hashem H, Kumar AR, Müller I, Babor F, Bredius R, Dalal J, et al.; Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type 2 Foundation. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation rescues the hematological, immunological, and vascular phenotype in DADA2. Blood 2017;130:2682-8.
Hashem H, Egler R, Dalal J. Refractory pure red cell aplasia manifesting as deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2017;39:e293-6.
Babtiwale S
Vishnu VY
Garg A
Goyal V
Singh MB
Padma Srivastava M V


Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is a divisive figure in his homeland. As elections loom on the horizon and Renzi's return to power is far from guaranteed, EURACTIV's partner Italia Oggi takes a look at why the Florentine splits opinion.
Renzi is a charismatic figure who enjoys a level of support that few others have enjoyed from the left of the political spectrum.
As Renzi-supporter Mara Stecchini put it: "When he resigned, having lost the 4 December referendum, we moved to bring him home and put him back at the head of the party." The former PM was re-elected as head of the Democratic Party (PD) with 70% of the vote.
Italians have the chance to give Matteo Renzi, their prime minister, a bloody nose in less than two weeks when he holds his reform referendum.
But it is true that he is also a divisive figure, despite the affection of his party base. One of the prime reasons for the hatred aimed at him is the fact that he merely exists in the first place.
At just 39 years of age, he rose to the top of the old PD and then managed to become Italy's youngest ever prime minister, which has undoubtedly caused a great deal of envy in a political establishment traditionally dominated by those advanced in years.
There are also more subtle political reasons. Italy has always been accustomed to weak, wait-and-see policymaking, which more often than not kicks the can down the road for decades at a time. Renzi's arrival on the scene with a host of previously unknown ministers changed all that.
His penchant for doing things quickly or even for just doing them at all upset the ruling class and the lobbies, given that vested interests are best defended by a politics of inertia, riddled by bureaucracy.
Renzi's quest to make politics relevant again also put him on a collision course with the old establishment. All the smaller lobbies, which were used to doing business with the old guard, were suddenly in defence mode. Regardless of the content of his policies, the former PM came up against obstacles simply because he did things differently.
Finally, Italy is guilty of and responsible for coining 'consociationalism', in which government stability and the survival of power-sharing deals is the name of the game, often through the brokering of grand coalitions.
That normally means in practice having a right-leaning government in place that is willing to deal with the left the night before a decision has to be made, in order to preserve the established order.
Renzi chose not to play by those rules, campaigned in a different way and even challenged the elite of his own party. His willingness to look beyond the party itself and engage with figures like Carlo Calenda, who was his economic minister, also did not sit well.
Taking all this into account, it is easy to see why Renzi was not to everyone's taste and why he was ultimately unable to hold onto power long-term like Italy's other larger-than-life politico, Silvio Berlusconi. Next month will show whether he is able to work his way back into the top job.
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi received a royal treatment in Brussels this week, although few people noticed. They should have paid more attention because il Cavaliere will probably end up deciding the political landscape of Italy later this year.


1. Mix the sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, garlic and coriander leaves in a bowl.
2. Keep aside some for dipping.
3. Pour the remaining sauce over the shrimps and mix wel until evenly coated.
5. Heat a non-stick pan or a griddle pan over medium flame.
6. Skewer the marinated shrimps leaving 1/2 to 1 inch gap between each shrimp.
7. Add some olive oil to the pan and spread evenly to coat.
8. Place the wooden skewers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
9. Turn them from time to time to cook in all sides.
12. Serve with the reserved dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
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