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Mr. Douglas Simmons's father was a career Army officer, so he spent most of his childhood traveling coast to coast, attending numerous schools. When his father retired, the family returned to Louisiana, where Major Simmons was originally from. Douglas graduated from Leesville High School, just outside of Fort Polk Louisiana, his 13th school in 12 years.
He graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a Major in Accounting. While there, he played intercollegiate football, and was admitted into Alpha Chi and ODK. Douglas also spent 10 years in the USMC Reserves.
He returned to Louisiana to attend the LSU Law School, where he graduated in 1983. After graduation, he worked for Martin and Taulbee, a Louisiana law firm that specialized in insurance defense trial work. His next employment was with the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office, where he spent several years prosecuting both misdemeanors and felonies. He left to establish a general private practice, which he operated until he relocated to Charlotte, NC in 1989.
Initially in Charlotte, he worked for Bailey Patterson, Caddell, Hart and Bailey, a Charlotte firm that specialized in personal injury and workers compensation. He then went back into private practice, with the majority of his work being real-estate related. However, as the firm grew, he was able to diversify into other areas, including criminal, family law, debt collection, credit repair and miscellaneous other areas.
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Soler et al. (2018) have recently proposed the correlation of gradient directions as a useful tool to compare astronomical images. This has some similarity to template matching and RHT analysis in that analysis is based on local quantities that are estimated at each pixel position. This time that local quantity is the local gradient, and especially the gradient direction, estimated from the pixel values in a small environment around each pixel position. Routines for HOG analysis can be found in the GitHub repository of Juan Soler.
We wrote a version, just for the comparison of two images, using Python and OpenCL. We are using two kernels. The first one does the combined smoothing and gradient estimation. This is a single operation that corresponds to the convolution of the image with derivatives of the convolving Gaussian beam. This is done in real space, extending the averaging of pixel values up to a distance of 5 standard deviations. In addition to gradients, HOG also includes calculation of some circular statistics. In the original Python version this relies on another Python library, namely pycircstat. The statistics are based on the summation of some quantities over the maps. We wrote this using another kernel where each work item calculates partial sums. These are then transferred to host (the main Python program) that sums these up.
We include here the listings of the kernel codes used in this test. The first one is for the gradient calculation. The kernel receives two images and returns table of the relative angle in the gradient directions of the images.
// Calculate gradients for the images I1 and I2, return array for the relative angle phi.
// Elements where the gradient is below given gradient thresholds are set to NaN.
ind     =  clamp(j, 0, N-1)*M+clamp(i, 0, M-1) ; // implements "nearest"
w        =  atan2(GX1*GY2-GY1*GX2, GX1*GX2+GY1*GY2) ;  // phi !!
The second kernel is even more simple, calculating a number of sums over the pixels.
// Compute in kernel partial sums of cos, sin, cos^2, sin^2. Host calculates the final sums.
We tested this on a pair of images that had an original size of 512 × 512 pixels but which in the test were scaled to sizes between 256×256 and 8192 × 8192 pixels. The following picture compares the run times, with CPU and GPU, to the original Python code. The x-axis indicates the scaling of the image dimensions.
Because of the overheads of kernel compilations and data transfers, the OpenCL versions are for the 256×256 image slower than the original pure Python program. Above 512×512 pixels they overtake the original Python program and for sizes above 1024×1024 pixels GPU becomes faster than the CPU. By the time we reach the 8196×8196 image size, we have probably converged to the final ratio between the run times: CPU version is ~3 times and the GPU version ~20 times faster than the pure Python program.
For CPU the result is actually abysmal. By using 6 CPU cores, instead of the one employed by the original Python programme, we have gained a mere factor of three in the run time. We might have expected more than a factor of six, especially when moving from interpreted Python to compile kernel programs. At the largest image size, CPU is using some 4 seconds on the first kernel and some 1 second on the second kernel that is called twice during each run. The poor performance of the convolution/gradient kernel might be because of the decision to do the convolution in real space. Although the convolving Gaussian was here small (σ ~ one pixel), each gradient value still requires the summation over almost 100 pixels. Perhaps fast fourier transformations would be faster… Also, because the main calculation is the convolution operation, even in the case of the original Python program this is done in a compiled library routine and Python does not introduce significant overhead. With the larger number of computing elements, GPU manages to run the first OpenCL kernel in 0.2 seconds instead of the 4 seconds it took for the CPU. Call to the second kernel takes with GPU some 0.13 seconds instead of the ~1.0 seconds for the CPU. However, just by looking at the second kernel, one can see that it is not going to be extremely fast. There is too little computation compared to the amount of data that needs to be shifted between the host and the device.
In summary, this exercise was not entirely successful. This OpenCL implementation is not going to be very useful if one is analysing only small maps. On the other hand, with 10k images and larger, the ×20 speedup of the GPU version starts to be significant. With a top-of-the-range desktop GPU, this speed-up could be further at least doubled.
The test was run on a laptop with a six core i7-8700K CPU running at 3.70 GHz and with an Nvidia GTX-1080 GPU.


Accurate detection and classification of aspiration is a critical component of videofluoroscopic swallowing evaluation, the most commonly utilized instrumental method for dysphagia diagnosis and treatment. Currently published literature indicates that interjudge reliability for the identification of aspiration ranges from poor to fairly good depending on the amount of training provided to clinicians. The majority of extant studies compared judgments among clinicians. No studies included judgments made during the use of a postural compensatory strategy. The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of judgments made by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) practicing in hospitals compared with unblinded expert judges when identifying aspiration and using the 8-point Penetration/Aspiration Scale. Clinicians received extensive training for the detection of aspiration and minimal training on use of the Penetration/Aspiration Scale. Videofluoroscopic data were collected from 669 patients as part of a large, randomized clinical trial and include judgments of 10,200 swallows made by 76 clinicians from 44 hospitals in 11 states. Judgments were made on swallows during use of dysphagia compensatory strategies: chin-down posture with thin liquids and head-neutral posture with thickened liquids (nectar-thick and honey-thick consistencies). The subject population included patients with Parkinson's disease and/or dementia. Kappa statistics indicate high accuracy for all interventions by SLPs for identification of aspiration (all kappa > 0.86) and variable accuracy (range = 69-76%) using the Penetration/Aspiration Scale when compared to expert judges. It is concluded that while the accuracy of identifying the presence of aspiration by SLPs is excellent, more extensive training and/or image enhancement is recommended for precise use of the Penetration/Aspiration Scale.


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MELVILLE, N.Y. (Jan 5, 2012) – The new Nikon D4 digital SLR builds upon the legacy of the proven Nikon flagship D-SLRs before it, engineered to give today's professional multimedia photographers a new apex of speed and accuracy with unparalleled image quality, low-light capability and Full HD video. The Nikon D4 hosts a multitude of advanced new features and useful functions that deliver speedy performance and amazing image quality for when missing the shot is not an option.
Every aspect of the new Nikon D4 D-SLR has been designed to emphasize rapid response and seamless operation to help professional photographers consistently capture incredible content. Nikon's proven 51-point AF System has been further enhanced for maximum speed in a variety of challenging shooting situations, even at 10 frames per second (fps). Considered the new Nikon flagship, the D4 renders supreme image quality, a feat accomplished with a new 16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, coupled with the latest generation of Nikon's EXPEED 3 image processing engine to help produce images and videos with stunning clarity and color. Photographers are also able to shoot in even the most challenging environments and lighting conditions with the assistance of Nikon's new 91,000-pixel 3D color matrix meter and a broad ISO range from 100 to a staggering 204,800 for low-light capture like never before. The Nikon D4 is engineered for the modern professional and incorporates never before seen HD-SLR video features for those who also need to capture multimedia content from the field.
"Speed without accuracy is irrelevant," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc. "The status of a Nikon flagship camera is not given lightly; this next generation of Nikon's most professional body exceeds the needs of a wide variety of both still and multimedia professionals that rely on Nikon to make their living. Besides overall performance and burst speed, the D4 provides Nikon's most advanced AF system to date, as well as enhanced workflow speed to give professionals the edge in the field."
Development background
In 2007, Nikon released the D3 digital-SLR camera as its flagship model equipped with the new FX-format CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon. With its new image sensor, the D3 established a new level of image quality, speed, and support for high sensitivities. In December of 2008, Nikon released the D3X with an effective pixel count of 24.5-million pixels, which enabled superior imaging performance equal to that possible with medium format cameras. In the following year, the D3S proposed new possibilities in imaging expression with its expanded range of standard sensitivities from ISO 200 to ISO 12800 and a built-in movie recording function. The superior performance of the Nikon D3 was recognized with three of the most prestigious domestic and international awards—Japan's Camera Grand Prix Camera of the Year and Europe's Technical Image Press Association's (TIPA) Best D-SLR Professional and the European Imaging and Sound Association's (EISA) Professional Camera of the Year. The D3X and D3S continued the success of the series introduced with the D3, being recognized by the camera industry for their superior performance with a number of awards of their own as well as extreme popularity with professional and advanced amateur photographers alike. In addition, the superior durability and reliability of the cameras has also been recognized by NASA, which ordered several models as-is, with no special modification, that are currently used aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Nikon based development of the flagship D4 on the basic performance achieved with the D3 series, which has led the industry in imaging expression since its release. In addition to this high level of basic performance, a number of new functions and features were added in response to the needs and demands of professional and advanced amateur photographers, resulting in this next-generation digital-SLR camera that stretches the boundaries of functionality and performance with superior versatility.
Velocity Meets Versatility
Speed is a necessity for today's multimedia photographer as milliseconds matter when the action commences. Whether an assignment relies on fast processing power, burst rate, write speed, enhanced workflow or even streamlined camera controls, the D4 is the epitome of professional-caliber photographic horsepower. Ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, the new Nikon D4 can capture full resolution JPEG or RAW files at up to 10 fps with full AF / AE or up to 11 fps with AF / AE locked. Immediately before image capture, the camera interprets data from the AF sensor, including subject color as detected on the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor, to deliver consistently tack-sharp focus frame after frame. Whether a photographer is shooting a full-court fast break under gymnasium lighting or the downhill slalom in the bright sun and frigid temperatures, the D4 will instill the confidence with consistently great results.
The Advanced Multi-Cam 3500 AF autofocus system is the next generation of Nikon's proven 51-point AF system. The fully customizable system offers users the ability to capture fast moving subjects and track focus with precision or select a single AF point with pinpoint accuracy. The Nikon D4 D-SLR aligns 15 cross-type sensors in the center to detect contrast data in both vertical and horizontal planes. In addition to detecting each AF-NIKKOR lens with an aperture of f/5.6 or lower, the camera also utilizes nine cross-type sensors that are fully functional when using compatible NIKKOR lenses and TC14E or TC17E teleconverters or a single cross-type sensor when using compatible NIKKOR lenses and the TC20E teleconverter with an aperture value up to f/8, which is a great advantage to those shooting sports and wildlife. For maximum versatility in situations such as photographing nature from afar or competition from the sidelines, photographers are also able to select multiple AF modes, including normal, wide area, face tracking and subject tracking, to best suit the scene.
The Nikon D4 D-SLR also employs a new 91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix metering system that meticulously analyzes each scene and recognizes factors such as color and brightness with unprecedented precision. This data is then interpreted and compared against D4's on-board database to implement various settings, resulting in vibrant images with faithful color reproduction and balanced exposure. In addition, this new AF sensor now has the ability to detect up to 16 human faces with startling accuracy, even when shooting through the optical viewfinder, allowing for correct exposure even when the subject is backlit. Additionally, to capture every brief moment from a bouquet toss to a photo finish under nearly any condition, the 51 focus points deliver fast and accurate detection down to a -2 EV with every AF-NIKKOR lens.
All of this image data is funneled through a 16 bit pipeline and are written to dual card slots which have been optimized for the latest UDMA-7 Compact Flash™ cards, as well as the new XQD™ memory card. The D4 is the first professional camera to harness the capabilities of this new durable and compact format, which offers blazing fast write times and extended capacity essential for multimedia professionals shooting stills and video.
Image Quality That Hits the Mark
The heart of the new D4 is the Nikon-developed 16.2-megapixel FX-format (36 x 23.9mm) CMOS sensor that provides amazing image quality, brilliant dynamic range and vivid colors in nearly any lighting condition. By achieving the optimal balance of resolution and sensor size, professional photographers will realize exceptionally sharp, clean and well saturated images throughout the entire ISO range.
Like the D3 and D3s before it, the Nikon D4 retains Nikon's status as the sovereign of low-light capture ability, with a native ISO range from 100 to 12,800 ISO, expandable from 50 (Lo-1) to an incredible yet usable 204,800 (Hi-4). From a candlelit first dance to nocturnal wildlife, the large 7.3µ pixel size absorbs the maximum amount of light to excel in any situation. Additionally, the sensor's construction features a gapless micro-lens structure and anti-reflective coating which further contributes to images that retain natural depth and tones with smooth color gradation. For ultimate versatility, photographers can also take advantage of the camera's extreme high ISO ability while recording video.
Another factor contributing to the camera's rapid performance and stellar image quality is Nikon's new EXPEED 3 image processing engine that helps professionals create images with amazing resolution, color and dynamic range in both still images and video. From image processing to transfer, the new engine is capable of processing massive amounts of data, exacting optimal color, perfect tonality and minimized noise throughout the frame.
There are also a variety of shooting options available to help capture the highest quality images and video. In addition to standard NEF (RAW) files, the D4 is also capable of shooting smaller compressed RAW files to ease storage and speed up workflow. Users are also able to capture even more dynamic range with the in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) function that merges consecutive exposures. For deep contrast and further tonality, Active D-Lighting can also be activated during shooting for balanced exposures even in backlit scenes. Additionally, the camera features a dedicated button for quick access to Nikon's Picture Controls, allowing users to quickly select one of six presets.
Professional Multimedia Features
The Nikon D4 D-SLR is engineered with innovative new features for the multimedia professional that needs the small form factor, low-light ability and NIKKOR lens versatility that only an HD-SLR can offer. The new features add functionality for those professionals looking for the best possible experience to capture a moment in Full HD 1080p video at various frame rates, providing footage that is more than suitable for broadcast.
Full HD video recording - Users have the choice of various resolutions and frame rates, including 1080p 30/24fps and 60 fps at 720p. By utilizing the B-Frame data compression method, users can record H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC format video with unmatched integrity for up to 20 minutes per clip. This format also allows for more accurate video data to be transferred requiring less memory capacity. The sensor reads image data at astoundingly fast rates, which results in less instances of rolling shutter distortion.
Full manual control of exposure - Shutter speed, aperture and ISO can be changed while recording to adapt to lighting and alter depth of field for professional cinematic results that help realize a creative vision.
Uncompressed output: simultaneous Live View - By using the camera's HDMI port instead of the CF or XQD card, users can stream an uncompressed full HD signal directly out of the camera. This footage can be ported into an LCD display or appropriate external recording device or routed through a monitor and then to the recording device, eliminating the need for multiple connections.
Audio recording for professionals - The Nikon D4 features a stereo headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels while recording. Output can be adjusted in up to 30 steps for precise audio adjustment. The D4 offers high-fidelity audio recording control with audio levels that can be set and monitored on the camera's LCD screen. The microphone connected via the stereo mic jack can also be adjusted with up to 20 steps of sensitivity for accurate sound reproduction.
Multi-area Mode Full HD Video: FX/DX, and 2.7x crop mode at 1080p video modes - Whether shooting for depth of field in FX format mode, or looking for the extra 1.5X telephoto benefits of DX mode, the high resolution sensor of the D4 allows videographers to retain full 1080P HD resolution no matter what mode they choose. With the 2.7x crop, users can experience ultra-telephoto benefits in full HD resolution all at 16:9 aspect ratio.
Simultaneous live view output without display / simultaneous monitor - Shooters have the option to send the display signal directly to an attached monitor via the HDMI port. This signal can be viewed on the camera's LCD screen and external monitor simultaneously. Additionally, the image data display can be cleared from the screen, to remove distracting data or when feeding a live signal.
Full-time AF - In addition to manual focus, four modes are available, including normal, wide area, face detection and subject tracking, which uses fast contrast detect AF to accurately focus while recording video and in live view.
New LCD screen - The large high resolution 3.2-inch LCD screen is 921K dots, and includes auto brightness adjustment. Users can also zoom in up to 46x to check critical HD focus.
Time lapse shooting - This new feature combines a selected frame rate and "shooting interval" in a dedicated time lapse photography menu. Playback can be achieved with a wide variety of speeds from 24x to 36,000x while producing a fully finished movie file output for faster multimedia workflows.
Remote shutter operation - Using dedicated Movie Custom Settings, recording can be set to be engaged by the shutter release button - users can now use a variety of remote accessories to trigger video recording.
NIKKOR lens compatibility - The highest caliber optics are vital to creating HD images and Nikon is the world leader in optics manufacturing with a legacy spanning more than 75 years. Nikon has a vast NIKKOR lens system, with more than 50 lenses with a variety of focal lengths and features, including VR II vibration reduction.
Professional Construction, Superior Operability
The reputation and respect bestowed upon a Nikon D-Series flagship camera is earned from those who use it; therefore the chassis of the Nikon D4 is machined from magnesium alloy for maximum durability and reliability. The body of the camera is sealed and gasketed for resistance to dirt and moisture, as well as electromagnetic interference. Photographers are able to easily compose through the bright optical viewfinder, which offers 100% frame coverage. The shutter has been tested to withstand 400,000 cycles for maximum durability, while sensor cleaning is employed by vibrating the OLPF. The self diagnostic shutter unit also encompasses a mirror balancer to minimize the residual "bounce" to enhance AF and extend viewing time. What's more, the viewfinder is coated with a new thermal shield finish which works to resist overheating during prolonged use, enhancing overall reliability. Users can easily compose on the camera's wide, bright and scratch resistant 921,000-dot high resolution 3.2-inch LCD screen.
The overall controls and operability of the camera has also been engineered with a renewed emphasis on speed and functionality. During critical moments, users will appreciate refined button layouts with renewed ergonomics, such as a quick AF mode selector placed near the lens mount for fast access on the fly. A new joystick style sub-selector is also placed on the camera's rear for AF point and option selection, while vertical controls have been enhanced for improved operability. Finally, to continue the D4's moniker of the best tool for just about any condition, key control buttons on the back of the camera can all be illuminated, making the camera simple to operate in complete darkness.
Nikon has also made enhancements to overall workflow, adding options to streamline the process and maximize shooting time. Users are now able to automatically generate IPTC data for their images and image sets, making organizing and chronicling images easier for both the photographers and their editors. A wired Ethernet port is also utilized so that a user can shoot tethered and transfer images easily and quickly to clients. Nikon has also introduced the new WT-5A wireless file transmitter, to transmit via FTP server or computer. The device can be set to transfer either automatically or manually selected images. This device also allows for remote operation of the camera using Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2 software. A mobile application is also in development to control the camera using this accessory, which will include the ability to trigger the shutter and record video, making this a must-have remote accessory for many professionals.
The Nikon D4 will be available in late February 2012 for the suggested retail price of $5999.95

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Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in 2009.
Mark Foster (singer & multi-instrumentalist) formed the band after spending several years in Los Angeles as a struggling musician and working as a commercial jingle writer.
"Pumped Up Kicks" became first a viral success in 2010, before the release of their debut album Torches in May 2011, and then became a crossover hit on commercial radio in mid-2011, reaching number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart.
Their second album, Supermodel, was released in March 2014.
The group's music, described as melodic dance-infused pop and rock, spans many genres. [Wikipedia]
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Q: RecyclerView Item specific attribute OnClick I'm having hard time making this work.
I have the following scenario - when click on CardView the most inner Image should get visible. On second click should disappear. This works fine.
However I want when I select the second CardView the most inner Image to appear the the Image on the first CardView to disappear.
I have this:
1. CardView generated in XML - the cardview have 2 ImageView inside
2. RecyclerView with CustomAdapter and ViewHolder.
3. When I implement OnClick inside ViewHolder it works for each Item - on click the Image appears and on second it disappears.
However I don't know how to check on which Item the image is visible so I can hide it if another Item is clicked. In other word if I select the second I want the first to be deselected. I don't know how to handle this per position.

Any ideas?

A: Seems like I was missing the point. I solved the problem simply with:
notifyItemChanged(position);

This redraws the item on this position. Since I have simple show/hide behavior with "hide" on initialization I was just using the hide state in OnBindViewHolder and the redraw did the trick.

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Intuitively, the idea behind MDL is that in order to be able to compress any given data one has to capture its regularities and structure. There are information-theoretical reasons why minimising the description length should yield models with good generalisation properties , and it has been shown in practise that description length has strong correlation with the expected classification error of an independent test set .
To understand the principle behind MDL, suppose there is a sender who wants to transmit a given data to a receiver. We shall assume that the sender will use a two-part coding scheme: he will first send a model of the data and then the data which is compressed using the model. The more bandwidth is used for the model the more the data is compressed. At some point, however, the cost of using a longer model becomes higher than the gain in compression of the data. Clearly, the length of the model should not exceed the length of the description of the data without using any model. Figure 1 shows schematically the relation between model complexity and the description length of the model and the data. Of course it is not necessary to actually code and transmit the model and the data in order to estimate the optimal model. It is enough to calculate what would be the description length if the data were compressed.
Figure 1: The relation between model complexity and description length is shown schematically. Increasing model complexity allows better coding of data, but with the cost of increasing the length of model description. The best model has the minimum total description length (point O).
The terms under- and over-fitting can be seen from MDL point of view. The optimal model is by our definition the one that has the minimum description length. Under-fitting means that the complexity of a model is below, and over-fitting that the complexity is above that of the optimal model.
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Posted on July 23, 2015 by Delaware Gazette
Making movies in 48 hours
By Gary Budzak - [email protected]
If you're downtown Saturday checking out the "Blast from the Past" car show, you might also get a chance to appear in a short film.
That's because Delaware resident Adam Story and his crew will be filming for their entry in the "48 Hour Film Project," a contest taking place from Friday to Sunday. The event kicks off at the South Campus Gateway in Columbus.
"At 7 p.m. Friday, we pick out a genre — literally, out of a hat," Story said.
Once they know the type of movie they'll be making, Story will spend the rest of night writing a script.
On Saturday, producer Story and his all-Delaware Storytime team (a cameraman, cinematographer, editor, and a writer) will be filming throughout the downtown — at the car show, Breakaway Cycling, Staas Brewing Company, What the Tux, J. Gumbo's, and other locations.
"We're trying to showcase the city," he said. "We're doing this for fun, and we love Delaware."
He estimated the filming would go on from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., so don't be surprised if you see the Storytime team around with its lights, cameras, microphone and a film clapper.
"People can stop and say hi," Story said. "If they want, they can be in the background. They just have to sign a waiver."
Once the filming is done, Story and his cohorts will edit the film, add the music and turn the film in by 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
The finished product will be no longer than seven minutes in length, but it may take every bit of the 48 hours to get it done.
"It's very time-consuming. There's not a lot of sleep," Story said. "You're like, why did I do that? And then a week later, you'd do it again."
Story said the movie will be screened either on Aug. 3 or Aug. 4 at the Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., Columbus. The public will judge the films and pick the winners.
Once the 48 Hour Film Project is over, Story is hoping to have the film shown at the Strand.
For more information, visit http://www.48hourfilm.com/columbus-oh.
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DIY Dhimurru: New online permit system
As most visitors and Nhulunbuy-ites know, all ngapaki (non-Yolngu) must obtain an access permit from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation before entering any of the Designated Recreation Areas.
Permits enable general access to Recreational Areas on Aboriginal land whilst ensuring Traditional Owners' conditions are met and the areas are maintained and sustainably managed in a way we can all enjoy.
Traditionally access permits have been issued from the Dhimurru office, but now the organisation is moving with the times and shifting its permit application system online.
While the office will still be open for any face-to-face enquiries and fully contactable by phone or email for any problems or permit-related questions, anyone who wishes to purchase an access permit can do so by visiting the website; www.dhimurru.com.au.
Payments can be made by credit card and as long as you have your email address to access the system, all related details will be securely available online.
The same will also apply for access to Special Permit areas.
Access permits for Manangaymi (Scout Camp), Gapuru (Memorial Park), Wanuwauy (Cape Arnhem) and Ganami (Wonga Creek) will all be bookable via the new system, with a fully functional calendar enabling visitors or local residents to check availability 24/7.
The organisation hopes these changes will be welcomed; if a sunny Saturday morning beckons, there's now no reason people can't purchase an access permit and head out to the restricted recreational areas the same day – provided spaces are available, of course.
These changes do mean that Dhimurru will no longer be issuing stickers and Rangers will be taking down registrations as a means of checking permit currency.
Dhimurru issues access permits with delegated authority from the Northern Land Council, pursuant to the Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Act 1979. The Act requires all individuals wanting to access Aboriginal Land to have a current access permit and access without the correct recreational access permits is a prosecutable offence.
The organisation is also toughening up its cancellation policy. Last minute changes can mean previously in-demand camping spots end up sitting empty, so in the future there will be no refund or credit available for Special Permits cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice.
Special Permit cancellations that give a minimum of 48 hours' notice will incur a $10 cancellation fee, but the remaining balance will continue to be issued in the form of a credit note. All cancellations will still be managed by contacting the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation office directly and only in office hours.
Dhimurru hopes this new, more flexible system will make life easier for residents and tourists interested in exploring Nhulunbuy's natural beauty in a responsible way. It also wants to reassure people that it will still be on-hand to help with any enquiries - and inevitable teething issues - at permits@dhimurru.com.au, or on 08 8939 2700, and in person from 830am until 4pm, Monday to Friday.


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Are Oral Contracts Enforceable in Texas?
June 6, 2016 / By Robert Wood
An oral contract is as good as the paper it is written on.
This is simply not true. In fact, a Texas jury awarded $11 billion dollars in damages to Pennzoil when Texaco interfered with an oral contract for the sale of Getty Oil to Pennzoil, one of the largest jury verdicts in U.S. history. While it is true that some contracts must be in writing, such as the sale of real estate, Texas courts will enforce many oral promises. To understand the concept of an oral contract, we first need to know the elements of a valid contract.
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According to Texas law, a contract is a promise(s) with legal consequences that are formed when an offer is made, the offer is accepted and valuable consideration (money, services, etc.) is exchanged for the promise(s).
In determining the existence of an oral contract, Texas courts look to the communications between the parties and to the acts and circumstances surrounding those communications. Furthermore, a breach of an oral contract occurs when:
there is a valid contract,
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Oral promises can have disastrous consequences
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Kamasi Washington Live Review
Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
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As an extremely casual jazz fan, Kamasi Washington's three hour epic aptly titled Epic is the first jazz record I've listened to non-stop in probably five years. For those unfamiliar, Kamasi Washington is an L.A. saxophonist with a laundry list of great recording credits, including work for Snoop Dogg, Flying Lotus, Ryan Adams, Gerard Wilson, Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, Broken Bells, and of course, stamping his fingerprints all over the album of the year, Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. Fellow LxLer Todd and I caught Kamasi Washington and his band – filled with musicians Kamasi has played with for over 20 years – at the Bottom Lounge, and it officially ruined the rest of the rock shows we go to this year.
I hadn't previously been to the Bottom Lounge, but was impressed by the beer selection, atmosphere, and sound of the venue. Before the show, we met Kamasi's keyboardist Brandon Coleman and trombonist Ryan Porter while hanging out at the bar. Both had some pretty awesome stories from their touring travels with Kamasi – whom they have known and played with since they were kids – and other acts including Alicia Keys and Earth, Wind, & Fire's Al MacKay. Stories from their childhood and and travels, including a call to the Austrian president to get a band-mate out of jail in time for a gig, were pretty incredible and promising for the show to come.
Drummer Makaya McCraven served as the opener with his band, with extremely powerful but swift drumming. He plays sort of like a hip hop drummer forced to play jazz, a pretty unique style to experience live.
Kamasi then came on stage, fielding two drummers (Tony Austin and Ronald Bruner), a stand-up bassist (Miles Mosely), female vocalist (Patrice Quinn), trombonist (Ryan Porter), and keyboard and keytarist (Brandon Coleman). Kamasi's father Rickey, who was running the merch table, also joined the band for about half the set, playing soprano sax and flute. The band's life-long familiarity and friendship plays into the comfort and fluidity with which the band plays.
Kamasi opened with "Change of the Guard", the Epic opener that perfectly captures the politically-charged America we currently live in. Kamasi's style of jazz is fused with hip hop and funk, but definitely channels the spiritual and spacey sounds of John Coltrane. Other highlights included the soulful salute to his grandmother, "Henrietta Our Hero", the smooth lounge sway of "The Rhythm Changes", and the fluid "Final Thought". While Kamasi certainly plays with incredible dexterity and power, it's the golden tones he consistently strikes with his saxophone that really takes his playing to a new level.
Todd and I definitely learned the hard way when you are used to going to rock shows, the musicianship of a jazz show can certainly make everything else look like child's play. Kamasi is a force that has not only infiltrated the hip hop and rock world, but will likely be delivering great jazz records for years to come.
P.S. You can learn more about Kamasi and watch him live on NPR's Jazz Night in America.
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John S says:
Bought the album a while back, but it's so long I've hardly listened to it! Seeing him in London in November and your review heightens my anticipation!
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First of all, for my local friends, please consider getting dinner at PDQ 4th Street tomorrow night and the next two Thursdays after that. Pick up dinner for the kids on Valentine's Day next week!
The IRunMommies are fundraising on behalf of the Suncoast Classic Run for Kids and the charity is the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). I have added a Suncoast Classic button over there in my sidebar…please click the button to make a direct donation. Even a very small amount would help! IRunMommies members and friends have directly benefited from the good work of the RMHC which helps families of hospitalized children. As moms, this charity is very close to our hearts. We have been the top fundraiser at this event for the past two years and we want a repeat! Please help.
So, back to my mundane life. Yep, this is it. The last day of my Whole30. I plan to do a round up post about the whole thing tomorrow, but there's one last day of my mundane food and activities to get through first.
Mack talked me out of walking to school this morning because it was too cold (not really). I knew I was going to have a very busy morning today and not walking would give me time to do a few more things to get prepared for the day. I just let him talk me out of it. So after driving him to school I made breakfast.
Then I drove Cal to the bus stop and headed to the gym for Bodypump.
I showered at the gym to save time so that I could make it to my next agenda item, a "Makeover Your Medicine Cabinet" event at my friend Christie's house.
We learned all about the beneficial properties of essential oils and I am going to write a separate post about that next week after meeting again with my friend Dana, a doTERRA Essential Oils representative. I had to leave early so I missed the end of the presentation, but I am very interested in this product. We each got a small sample of the Wild Orange essential oil and it is amazing.
It's supposed to be energizing and I can use all the extra energy I can get!
I had to leave the party early to head to Mack's school for my volunteer day. First up was Mack's lunch, of course.
I shared this picture on social media and now Mack is featured on the Chobani Champions Facebook page!
Hanging stars ended up being the only actual volunteering stuff I had to do, so I was able to get to my next agenda item earlier than expected…the blogger preview party that I posted about earlier today at Healthy Being Wellness Center.
That was a fun, relaxing hour but I had to skedaddle to get on with my busy day. Plus, my stomach was grumbling so I headed home to make lunch.
I used the last bit of my Garlic Gold vinaigrette salad dressings to make some more semi-homemade creamy Italian dressing. I already have more of the vinaigrettes on order!
I also used some of this Trader Joe's pre-cooked chicken which is awesome. I keep them in the freezer and just pull one out every now and then and stick it in the fridge to use when I need it. So convenient and they are good!
The rest of the afternoon was spent chauffeuring boys from school and bus stops and making dinner. After seeing my friend Jenny post about this Paleo Pumpkin Chili with Avocado Cream recipe, I decided that I needed to try it.
Publix only had one pound of grassfed beef, so I had to get the Greenwise ground beef for the other pound. I actually made the spice mixture first.
It made a HUGE pot of chili!
I also made the avocado cream (which obviously does not actually have any cream in it).
I used my mini food processor to make the avocado cream.
The chili and avocado cream came out great!
The boys loved it too which is good because we have lots of leftovers.
The chili was delicious, but it might not have been the best thing to eat right before going out on a run. I met the IRunMommies for a short 2 mile run downtown.
I intended to try to do two miles with no walking, but my body just wasn't cooperating. I think my stomach was too full of spicy food. I did end up doing some walking, and also stopped to take a couple of photos.
Still, I got in two miles so it's all good. Afterwards was our thirty minute Restore the Core class taught by Christie of Karna Fitness.
So that's it for Day 30 and for my Whole30! I can't believe I did it. Stay tuned for a full postmortem. Cya!


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Q. How was your day? Great finish for you.
IN GEE CHUN: I had great round today. I made bogey-free round, but she play was so good. Really enjoyed play with her. So I learn a lot from her today.
I want to say congratulations to Lexi and thank to all the spectators. I really enjoy with them.
Q. How was it with all the fans following you all day today?
IN GEE CHUN: I think there a lot of LPGA golf fan out here. So exciting meet fans. So I really have really great time, yeah.
I want to say thank you to the patriot, because they make the difference everywhere. I give my best respect to them what they did in America, and I can think about the patriots in my country, Korea, yeah.


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US Jewish leaders still 'concerned' over conversion bill
By Jonah Mandel www.jpost.com June 11, 2010
"The rabbis repeated their concern that no single religious stream has authority to oversee or approve conversions," a statement issued by the JFNA read.
"Sharansky assured the participants that he would communicate their views to the prime minister and would work with the Knesset to ensure that any legislation moving forward would reflect these concerns."
Conversion bill still troubles U.S. Jewish leaders
www.jta.org June 9, 2010
"As we have consistently said, and as we reiterated yesterday, conversion must not be tied to one religious stream or point of view," the statement from the U.S. religious leaders said.
"Any legislation pertaining to conversion is by its nature directly linked to the Law of Return and is therefore a matter affecting the world Jewish community."
Conservative and Reform Leaders Meet with Sharansky and Silverman
The Jewish Federations of North America convenes discussion on proposed Knesset conversion bill
www.jewishfederations.org June 9, 2010
Jewish Agency for Israel Chairman Natan Sharansky:
"The Jewish State is a state of all Jews and the Government of Israel must balance its political concerns with the concerns of the Jewish people the world over.
I am engaging in dialogue with all relevant parties at the request of the Prime Minister, fulfilling the Jewish Agency's historic role as the nexus between world Jewish communities and the State of Israel."
Shas proposal to put Torah into WZO platform angers veteran Zionist leaders
By Cnaan Liphshiz www.haaretz.com June 11, 2010
Six months after joining the World Zionist Organization, the ultra-Orthodox Shas party has angered prominent Reform and Orthodox members with a motion to change the organization's ideological platform into a more Torah-oriented document.
Shas proposes to replace a passage which speaks of the need to work toward establishing a society "according to the vision of the prophets of Israel."
Shas proposed the wording "according to the Torah" instead. The party also wants to replace a reference to the organization's commitment to "observing the multifaceted nature of the Jewish people in Israel" to "love of the People of Israel."
Shas enters WZO with controversial ideas
By Haviv Rettig Gur www.jpost.com June 11, 2010
Asked whether the proposed changes to the Jerusalem Program targeted the liberal Jewish groups, [Shas representative Yigal] Bibi insisted,
"We don't want to fight with the Conservatives or Reform or Meretz. Are we interfering in how they live their lives? Let them do what they want."
Israeli Women's Prayers Hit Reactionary Wall
By Michele Chabin www.womensenews.org June 9, 2010
Photo: Women of the Wall
Einat Ramon, the first Israeli-born female rabbi, said that her Masorti (Conservative) stream of Judaism agreed to honor the High Court's 2003 ruling which, in addition to banning prayer shawls, ordered the government to develop Robinson's Arch, a secluded section of the Western Wall for use by non-Orthodox Jews.
"Sending our daughters to be wrapped in tallit at the section of the Wall that is run according to Orthodox interpretations of Jewish law is a violation…of our agreement with the State of Israel," Ramon said.
"It violates the moral-legal principle of minhag makom: respect for the customs of a certain place and for the rabbi and community that adheres to him."
Conservative female rabbi slams 'religious coercion'
By Tzofia Hirshfeld www.ynetnews.com June 11, 2010
Julie Schonfeld, a 44 year-old New Yorker, was elected in October 2008 as head of the Rabbinical Assembly – the international association of Conservative rabbis.
"I'm very worried about the haredization of Israel's Chief Rabbinate and the way in which it is becoming the sole determining authority in religious affairs in the country," Schonfeld says in an interview with Ynet.
"This reality is of course very bad for the non-Orthodox streams in Israel but also bad for Israel in general.
The Western Wall isn't the property of one segment of the community. It is for the entire Jewish people. Women should not need to hide if they want to wear a tallit.
This hurts me deeply – as a religious Jew, as a woman and as a rabbi – that anyone would have the nerve to tell me that my wearing a tallit is sacrilegious. This is an insult to which the state of Israel gives its stamp of approval."
Find the husband
By Rivkah Lubitch Opinion www.ynetnews.com June 13, 2010
Rivka Lubitch is a rabbinic pleader who works at the Center for Women's Justice
Miriam discovered that her husband was carrying on an affair with another woman and asked to divorce him.
The husband is willing to give her a get – but only if she withdraws the other lawsuits she filed against him concerning related matters, and in the meantime – go look for him abroad. The wife's life has come to a standstill.
...How many more stories will I have to post on this site before we internalize the absurdity that a man can go on to start a family and have children, unlike a woman whose family life is meant to stop with the disappearance of her husband.
Gov't committee to appoint nine new rabbinical judges
A government committee is convening Friday morning at the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem to select and appoint nine new rabbinical judges (dayanim) to serve in regional rabbinical courts and two for the High Rabbinical Court.
The first issue the Committee for Appointing Rabbinical Judges will have to decree upon, however, is whether to allow Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan continue as director of the rabbinical courts.
Modern orthodox advocacy groups, such as Kolech, Tzohar and Neemanei Torah V'Avoda have in recent weeks been active in trying to prevent the committee from convening and ultimately dismissing Ben-Dahan, who himself is closer to modern orthodoxy.
Update: Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan will not continue as director of the rabbinical courts (Hebrew)
Knesset approves revolutionary law allowing domestic ova donations
By Dan Even www.haaretz.com June 9, 2010
The Knesset yesterday approved a revolutionary approach to the fertilization of human eggs on behalf of childless couples.
Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman agreed to support the law after receiving the approval of senior rabbinical figures and an amendment was introduced that makes it possible to identify the religion of an ovum donor, as well as a clause that stipulates the need for a baby born from the egg of a non-Jewish donor to undergo conversion.
The law obliges the religion of the donor and the recipient to be matched since, in Judaism, the religion of a newborn baby is determined by his mother's religion. In future, a baby born to a Jewish family from a non-Jewish donor will have to undergo conversion.
Knesset approves bill easing restrictions on egg donation in Israel
The database will also allow egg recipients to ascertain the donor's religion.
From the test tube to the bedside
By Judy Siegel-Itzkovich www.jpost.com June 13, 2010
In his editorial, Dr. Amir urged that Israeli ritual circumcisers – supervised by a joint committee of the Health and Religious Services Ministry – be persuaded to change the way they stop the bleeding (called hemostasis in medical jargon), an aspect of brit mila that is not dictated by Jewish law.
Religious & Zionist
By Rachel Gelfman Schultz www.myjewishlearning.com June 1, 2010
Many religious Jews condemn modern Zionism as "forcing the hand of God"--intervening with the divine plan for history.
Religious Zionism, however, sees the State of Israel not only as practically necessary for the Jewish people but also as religiously meaningful. According to religious Zionists, the State of Israel is an essential step in bringing the Messiah.
US's 'Great Recession' is boon for aliya
By Sam Cross www.jpost.com June 10, 2010
"As paying for Jewish day school becomes a more and more significant part of their income, young parents who want their children to attend Jewish schools will move to Israel, where it's dramatically cheaper," he said.
Nefesh B'Nefesh and the Jewish Agency have both created departments to cater to the niche markets of young singles and families with young children.
With a little help from a friend...
By Rebecca Anna Stoil www.jpost.com June 7, 2010
"One of Ezra USA's goals is to strengthen its members' connection to Israel. For Ezra USA members, Israel Beiteinu, with its strong Russian support base, represents the important role Russian Jews play in Israel."
By Ryann Liebenthal www.tabletmag.com June 8, 2010
As a non-practicing American Jew living temporarily in France from a family with no particular Zionist passion, I had never really considered going to Israel, and I wondered what the big deal was.
Why would anyone want to leave a peaceful welfare state for a country in constant conflict? I never truly came to understand why these French Jews were abandoning everything they had ever known for a place they'd only loved on vacation, but a part of the agency pitch worked its way into that portion of my heart that yearns always to belong (and hates winter).
Head of U.S. Reform movement announces retirement
The head of the Reform movement in the U.S., Rabbi Eric Yoffie, announced over the weekend that he would retire in two years, when he will have completed 16 years in office.
According to Rabbi Uri Regev, the Israel-based director of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Yoffie announced his retirement in advance to ensure a proper selection process for his successor.
Rabbi Yoffie's Report to the Union's Board of Trustees
By Rabbi Eric Yoffie http://blogs.rj.org June 10, 2010
My work as president of the Union has been extraordinarily fulfilling, endlessly challenging, and a great joy in every way. There is no more satisfying way to serve the Jewish people.
Still, I am aware that in June of 2012, two years from now, I will be 65 years old, and I will have completed 16 years as president of the Union--the equivalent of 4 terms of an American President. It is, therefore, my intention to retire as president of the Union at that time.
Israeli lawyer shortlisted for int'l social leadership award
By Ruth Eglash www.jpost.com June 7, 2010
[Update: Irit Rosenblum of New Family wins award]
Photo: New Family
Israeli lawyer Irit Rosenblum, who most recently championed the rights of a gay father attempting to bring his children born to a surrogate mother in India back to Israel, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Oguntê Women's Social Leadership Awards 2010.
Irit Rosenblum founded the New Family organization in 1998 to fill an important gap in the practice of law and human rights: to attain the right of every individual to establish a family and to exercise equal rights within it.
Israeli Knesset Conference on Democracy and Judaism in Israel
http://hartmaninstitute.wordpress.com May 27, 2010
Panel discussion (Hebrew)
Jacob Milgrom, 87, Bible scholar
By Raphael Ahren www.haaretz.com June 11, 2010
With the passing of Professor Jacob Milgrom on Saturday in Jerusalem, Israel has lost its second leading Bible scholar in three weeks.
Both Milgrom, who immigrated in 1994, and Professor Moshe Greenberg, who died last month at 81, were American-born Conservative rabbis and academics recognized as preeminent authorities in their field. Milgrom was 87.
Tefillin-Fest for "Getting Stronger" Jews in Bnei Brak
By Hillel Fendel www.israelnationalnews.com June 10, 2010
For the second time in three months: Several dozen secular Jews from around the country gathered in Bnei Brak to receive a blessing from an elderly sage and to put on their own tefillin for the first time.
Rabbi Raanan heads the Ayelet HaShachar outreach organization, which is predicated on original, hands-on, long-term ideas.
Deaf kids celebrate bar mitzvah ceremony in Jerusalem
www.ynetnews.com June 10, 2010
The Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel's Judaic Heritage Program for Israel's Deaf and Hearing Impaired (JHPIDHI) held its annual bar and bat mitzvah ceremony late last month.
This year 52 deaf and hearing-impaired children celebrated their right of passage at the Beit Yaakov Synagogue in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood in Jerusalem followed by a luncheon and day-long program and tour of Jerusalem with their parents. For some it was their first visit to Jerusalem.
Christianity in the Middle East
www.jewishideasdaily.com June 9, 2010
The draft document, "The Catholic Church in the Middle East," exemplifies the tightrope walked by the Vatican with regard to the ever-worsening circumstance of Christianity in the region.
Messianic Group Loses Court Case
By Hillel Fendel www.israelnationalnews.com June 7, 2010
The Magistrates Court in Be'er Sheva has ruled against a Messianic congregation that sued the city's Chief Rabbi and Yad L'Achim.
The Nachalat Yeshua Messianic congregation, led by Pastor Howard Bass, has lost its lawsuit against Be'er Sheva Chief Rabbi Yehuda Deri - brother of former Shas leader Aryeh Deri - and the counter-missionary organization Yad L'Achim.
The congregation had sued the two for responsibility for a disturbance that occurred in December 2005, when members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Be'er Sheva tried to prevent the baptism of at least two Jews to Christianity by breaking into a messianic church compound.
CJCUC Statement on Christians in the Middle East
www.christiannewswire.com June 8, 2010
We, the leaders of The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding, are distressed over the decline of Christians throughout the Middle East.
In the last 50 years, the Christian populations in the region have dropped significantly in every country except Israel. This trend has accelerated in the last 10 years.
The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, PhD, Chief Rabbi of Efrat
Rabbi Eugene Korn, PhD, American Director
David Nekrutman, Executive Director
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These are easy to make and make a wonderful homemade gift or dessert. They are especially wonderful with a cup of tea! They can be infused with any flavour you like, here we choose to infuse with a berry note but simply replace the berry tea bag with mint tea, Earl Grey or infused the boiled water with cinnamon, cardamom & chill - the possibilities are endless! Water is normally the enemy of chocolate as it can cause chocolate to bloom and cease but here we create an emulsion with the chocolate and water, leave it to harden, then shape into balls and coat and decorate!
1. For the first step we are going to make the chocolate mousse with chocolate and tea of choice. Pour 150 ml of boiling water over your tea bag to infuse for 2-3mins.
2. Chop 250g of chocolate into small pieces and place in medium bowl (needs to be a metal bowl), pour your infused hot water (tea bag removed) over the chocolate. Stir with a fork or whisk until all the pieces are melted and it resembles the texture and smoothness of a hot chocolate. There should be no lumps. If there are any lumps just put the bowl over a Bain Marie and heat till smooth.
3. Put equal parts of cold water and ice into a slightly larger medium metal or plastic bowl for the ice bath.
4. Place the bowl with the chocolate over the ice bath so the bottom of the bowl with the chocolate is touching the ice-cold water and whisk. Continue to whisk until the mixture has the consistency of thick whipped cream, it should take about 3-5 mins. Put in the fridge or freezer for 30 mins.
5. Time to prepare your decorations while the mousse sets. Set them aside in separate small bowls for decorating.
6. Melt the 150g of chocolate for coating over a Bain Marie or in the microwave.
7. Line a large baking tray or board with baking parchment.
8. Remove the chocolate mousse from the fridge or freezer. Your chocolate should be quite hard but also still a scoop able, light mousse texture.
9. Using a teaspoon, or small melon baller, spoon out a small ball of chocolate mousse and roll gentle in your hand into a smooth ball shape. Be careful not to handle too much or for long as the heat in your hands will melt the chocolate and make it harder to handle.
10. Toss each mousse ball in the melted chocolate, gently one at a time. A good technique we found is to use 2 dessert spoons, one for tossing in the chocolate and keep one clean to transfer to your clean parchment. Decorate your truffles 4 at a time while the chocolate is still slightly melted. Repeat till all the mousse and chocolate is used up.
11. Leave to set in the fridge and enjoy!