I first heard about Arianna Huffington's book Thrive from Marie Forleo's interview with her on YouTube. The video was amazing and I immediately went to my local library to get a copy.
Unfortunately, I had to wait a few weeks for the library to order the book. Once I got it, I couldn't put it down. Arianna speaks in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Her voice in my head is that of a cool aunt sharing her lessons learned in life.
Thrive gives the best advice you could ever receive despite your age, race, gender or social status in the world.Huffington speaks about how society defines success and how that definition of success is literally killing the human race. She talks about fueling your curiosity in an uplifting manner, getting more out of life by enjoying the simple treasures life brings and ultimately being wise with the direction you take your life.
The book starts out with Huffington lying in the pool of her own blood (gasp!) because she passed out from exhaustion and sleep depravation, two pitfalls we can control but choose to overlook when we become obsessed with fulfilling deadlines. For me it was clear to see where she was coming from because I, too, have sacrificed sleep to "get the job done." I've talked myself into pushing past my limits, telling myself that it was for the greater good. In the end all it did was leave me tired and overworked. My former drill instructor once told me,"You have to work hard in life to get ahead." As women, we sometimes feel as if we need to work twice as hard. However, despite the double standard that faces women, I'm recognizing that I will do my best within my lane and be happy with the results because I gave it my all.
Last year, I did an experiment and got rid of my smart phone for nine months. I didn't have the Internet at my fingertips at every minute of the day. I've got to say, it was liberating because I realized how much time I wasted "surfing the web" and "liking" randomness. Now, I can easily go online and to what I need to do then I'm off – to go read a good book, do some yoga or my favorite – nothing at all!
As of late, I have been very aware of how my day-to-day activities seem to be connected. Most people call it coincidence or synchronicity. I think my favorite part of book was the story she shared on page 198. It's also about synchronicity and how her parents were going to terminate a pregnancy but got distracted (morning hanky-panky) the day of the appointment and in turn kept the baby. The baby is her younger sister, who is her closet friend. Everything really does happen for a reason.
I believe everyone will take something different from the book. For me it wasn't one of those "read it once, then put it on my shelf for guests to ask me about later" books. I have found that over the past few weeks, I've re-read various passages over again. It's a book to study, to apply your findings to everyday life. Happy Reading!
Pastaveia St. John was with the Air Force for twelve years. She has a popular blog, PS Be Fearless. You can follow her on You Tube, Instagram and Facebook as well.
Thanks so much for this review, Pastaveia. It's always great to hear what you're reading!
Oooh. This book sounds really interesting. I always love reading different points of view on what it means to be successful and how to achieve that. It's something I really struggled with in the last few years being unemployed then underemployed. I started equating my worth with my employment status, which is no bueno. I want success on my own terms, but I'm still not sure what that means.
I'm also intrigued by the talk about unplugging. When I was living OCONUS for a year, I no longer had internet on my phone, my home internet was slow, and we only had 10 TV channels. It was one part super frustrating but another part liberating. It went a long way to helping me break the habit when we moved back Stateside. Of course, now that my husband is deployed and there are lots of quiet hours to fill, I spend a lot of them online. It's something I need to be aware of, especially when he comes home. Great review!


I'm not sure where to find this answer, but the new Canvas landing page places the login fields in a stacked orientation. Has anyone moved them back to the side-by-side orientation of the "original" landing page? We've not switched yet, but we're working through gotchas.
Rob, We haven't changed ours as far as layout goes but rather have moved it further down. However, I did some playing around and while I've been able to get the Password box to move out, I have not been able to get the "Password" text to move because it uses the same class identification.
Here's a screenshot showing what I mean. Any change to that label is going to affect both "Self-Service Username" (from my screenshot) as well as "Password."
Here's what you can use to target moving the box, but I'm not sure how helpful it is without being able to move the text as well.
Of course you can change those numbers to play around with it to get it to fit precisely with your layout.
Where you able to find an answer to your question? It does not look like the users community has any experience with this issue. I am going to go ahead and mark this question as assumed answered. This will not prevent anyone from replying or finding this question.


text:
Every Single The Lord Of The Rings Video Game, Officially Ranked
By Mark Sammut Updated Apr 07, 2021
There have been some incredible The Lord of the Rings games (and some that weren't as great). These are all of them ranked.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that people have been entranced by the world of Middle-earth since the mid-1930s. Inaugurated with a short fantasy novel called The Hobbit, J.R.R Tolkien created literary gold with 1954's The Lord of the Rings. Split into three volumes and published over the course of a year, Frodo's journey to Mordor feels timeless.
In the early 2000s, Peter Jackson accomplished the impossible and successfully adapted Tolkien's books into cinematic form. With the exception of Ralph Bakshi's ambitious but uneven animated film, Jackson was the only other director who believed that such a project could be carried out without producing a total embarrassment. Packed with fantastical creatures and funny Welsh-sounding names, Jackson crafted a saga that can be appreciated equally by those who worship or ignore Tolkien's series. The Lord of the Rings is the living embodiment of the word epic, so any earnest adaptation must be able to translate that sense of scale and wonder captured so effortlessly on the page.
RELATED: 10 Pokemon Who Resemble Lord Of The Rings Characters
Over the years, many developers have attempted to enter Mordor, but the road is littered with the defeated and broken. Amidst a sea of half-baked cash-ins and cheap mobile strategy titles, a handful of truly fantastic games have graced our presence. There are plenty of contenders for the best Lord of the Rings video game of all time, but which title ranks as the greatest?
Update April 7, 2021 by Mark Sammut: Tolkien's stories are timeless. With each passing year, more and more people fall in love with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, be it through the books or even the movies. Once someone immerses themselves in the source material, they will naturally be left wanting more, and there is no better way to embrace this universe than to actually participate in it. While The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has yet to come out, there are plenty of other LOTR games on the market. A couple of titles have even been released since 2018.
32 The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies – Fight For Middle Earth
Fueled by Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth, The Hobbit birthed a slew of free-to-play mobile games. Developed and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies – Fight for Middle-earth failed to improve on any of the series' previous iterations, delivering a thoroughly barebones and frustrating experience that is not worth the data.
Despite looking like a strategy game, Fight for Middle-earth barely allows players to exert any control over the proceedings. Besides the hideous visuals and clunky animation, this free-to-play shovelware has some of the ugliest environments on the android store.
31 The Lord Of The Rings: Legends Of Middle-Earth
If a license is popular enough, the mobile scene will be blessed with a turn-based RPG that presents fans with an opportunity to collect their favorite characters as cards. While this genre is rather overstuffed, titles like One Piece Treasure Cruise offer enough thrills to be worth checking out.
Unfortunately, Kabam's The Lord Of The Rings: Legends Of Middle-Earth sits among the more forgettable entries. Grinding is the genre's cornerstone. If done right, picking up new characters and leveling up old ones can be entertaining. Legends Of Middle-Earth does the opposite of that.
30 Lord Of The Rings: Conquest
Stepping away from the mobile scene, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest took a page from Star Wars: Battlefront, granting the option to follow the path of good or evil. Split into two campaigns, The Final War for Middle-earth sees the Dark Lord reclaiming the ring on route to conquering Middle-earth. As an added bonus, Hugo Weaving narrates both storylines.
Alas, battles are not won on paper, so Conquest's interesting ideas are completely wasted in a game devoid of any real redeemable factors. The sub-par graphics, poor writing, and terrible combat make this among the worst titles to carry the franchise's name.
29 Lords Of The Rings (Text Based Trilogy)
After making a name for itself with 1982's The Hobbit, Beam Software opted to take a crack at The Lord of the Rings. Split into three oddly titled entries, the studio was unable to recapture lightning in a bottle. Whether Beam Software felt overwhelmed by Tolkien's trilogy or just could not get its act together, these entries sustained a noticeable downgrade from their predecessor.
The Hobbit's simple storyline works better as a text adventure, as the plot allows for far greater room to experiment with interesting puzzles. LOTR requires complete focus to effectively adapt the narrative.
28 The Hobbit: Armies Of The Third Age
Building on The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth's solid foundations, Kabam returned with another real-time strategy outing that harbors only small improvement over its predecessor. With three available factions and a solid multiplayer system, The Hobbit: Armies of the Third Age delivers a perfectly serviceable experience capable of scratching anyone's Tolkien itch.
RELATED: 10 Best Medieval Fantasy Strategy Games
Due to being a free-to-play mobile game, any actions require an absurd amount of time to reach completion, allowing Kabam to constantly push its premium currency. Is it terrible? No, but there are better ways to spend an hour.
27 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug – Orc Attack
Developed by Google and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Orc Attack is a browser game that served as an advertisement for Peter Jackson's second entry in The Hobbit trilogy. Among its peers, this 2013 title benefits from some absolutely gorgeous backgrounds and character models, but the gameplay gets old rather quickly.
Besides Middle-earth's Superman, gamers can also play through the levels with Tauriel or Bard, although the combat remains the same regardless of the character. If nothing else, there are a couple of decent paintings hidden inside this mediocre point and click shooter.
26 J. R. R. Tolkien's Riders Of Rohan
A downgrade from 1988's War in Middle Earth, J. R. R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan rushes through the novels' main plot points, so an encyclopedic understanding of the narrative is expected. Consequently, Beam Software and Papyrus Design Group's simulation is only worth playing for devoted Tolkien fans, but a decent time can be had for anyone willing to seek this one out.
The strategy elements are not half-bad, but the player is required to recreate the exact moments from the book, so the only way to overcome a fight is by following a pre-established plan. Even though this makes sense for a licensed product, a strategy game that lacks personal agency is nothing more than an interactive picture book.
25 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – A Journey through Middle-Earth
Browser games tend to get a bad rap, but there are a fair few decent titles out there. Even if some are worth a look, we would be hard-pressed to describe any as ambitious. At the bare minimum, Google's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – A Journey through Middle-earth warrants praise for being an exception.
Besides a Hero's Journey mode that (poorly) skims through the journey from the viewpoint of some iconic characters from The Hobbit and LOTR, A Journey through Middle-earth permits gamers to experience five major battles from the perspective of both armies.
24 The Hobbit: Kingdoms Of Middle-earth
By 2012, Kabam crafted the perfect recipe for mobile games with complex but addictive strategy mechanics. Barely anything more than a reskin of Arcane Empires or Trojan War, The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-Earth rarely deviates from the studio's tired formula.
After picking between Elves or Dwarves, players set out to build a city and raise an army capable of dominating Middle-earth. Kabam's formula works well enough, and The Lord of the Rings' coat of paint is a welcome change of pace, but this release feels like it was designed by a machine.
23 War In Middle Earth
Published in 1988, this surprisingly robust real-time strategy game loyally recreates Tolkien's influential trilogy. Split into massive army battles and smaller-scale character levels, Melbourne House stuffed War in Middle Earth with more than enough content to be worthy of the LOTR name.
RELATED: 10 Best PC-Style Strategy Games On Console (According To Metacritic)
A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy. With countless stats flung at the player, the combat boils down to nothing more than a battle of numbers. In spite of these criticisms, War in Middle Earth remains impressive for its time period.
22 The Lord Of The Rings Volume 1 & 2
Improving with each passing day, technology is always in a state of evolution. In comparison with movies or music, gaming has experienced immeasurable growth over the last two decades. Despite coming out around the same time as Jurassic Park, Interplay Productions' two The Lord of the Rings games feel absolutely prehistoric; however, context is vital for any proper critique.
For its time, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I and Vol. II were ambitious role-playing games that shared similarities with Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda. Putting aside the delayed SNES port that felt outdated right from the start, Interplay Productions almost put together a decent adaption.
21 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
With Jackson's movies proving to be a resounding success, three licensed games were released to coincide with their respective movies. The only one to not be published by Electronic Arts or feature input from Griptnite Games, 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring's main redeeming factor was the inclusion of elements from the book which failed to make the movie's final cut.
As such, this is almost a must-play for those desperate to get the full scope; nevertheless, if that were the case, we recommend just reading Tolkien's books. While by no means a terrible title, The Fellowship of the Ring is bogged down by repetitive combat.
20 The Lord Of The Rings: Middle-Earth Defense
This is it - the first LOTR mobile game. Published in 2010, The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Defense remains the best and brightest of this mostly underwhelming subset of adaptations. Banking on the tower defense craze, Glu Mobile wisely simplified many of the basic mechanics associated with the genre.
RELATED: The 10 Most Graphically Demanding Android And Mobile Games
In some ways, Middle-earth Defense serves as a fantastic tutorial for anyone seeking to dip their toes into this popular game style. Split into 18 different stages, it is beyond satisfying to see Gandalf wipe out waves of orcs and dragons.
19 The Lord Of The Rings: Journeys In Middle-earth
Journeys in Middle-earth is not a LOTR video game but a companion app for the board game with the same name. The app's role is to basically serve as a Dungeon Master, so it is an important part of the overall experience.
An adventure game split into an array of quests, The Lord Of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth is one of those rare board games that can be effectively played solo. While not for everyone, those interested in board games should consider checking this project out.
18 The Lord Of The Rings: Aragorn's Quest
Unless the developer is willing to make some concessions, fitting all three books into one package would be an absolutely daunting task. Told from the perspective of a fatherly Samwise Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest recounts the actions of Gondor's future king during the War of the Ring.
Narrating from Aragorn's meeting with the Hobbits in Bree to the climactic battle at the gates of Mordor, Headstrong Games put together a highlight reel based on Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's novels. With only five moves available to the players, the combat is slightly too simplistic to elevate Aragorn's Quest to anything more than a passable waste of time.
17 The Lord Of The Rings: War Of The Ring
Real-time strategy seems to be the genre of choice for Tolkien's universe, but many titles struggle to find the right balance between authenticity and gameplay. Liquid Entertainment proved its might with 2001's phenomenal Battle Realms, so the studio should have been the perfect fit for The Lord of the Rings. While War of the Ring is decent enough, the studio did not take enough liberties with the license.
RELATED: 10 Action Titles That Could Make Great Strategy Games
Split into a good and evil campaign, the former includes a wide range of allies hailing from the likes of Gondor and Rohan, but the individual groups tend to lack unit variety. As it stands, War of the Ring is neither a great adaptation nor a memorable strategy game.
16 The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North
In a daring move, Snowblind Studios decided to stage a Middle-earth adventure around three nobodies who feature in neither Tolkien's novels or Jackson's films. Running parallel to Sauron's siege on Rohan and Gondor, players are tasked with protecting Nordinbad from a formidable Black Númenórean.
With the exception of a couple of cameos, War in the North mostly does its own thing, but the hack and slash title cannot shake the feeling that this story is nothing more than unnecessary filler. Released in close conjunction with Dark Souls and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, War in the North quietly slipped through the cracks.
15 The Hobbit (2003)
If you are going to copy an intellectual property, then The Legend of Zelda is a solid place to start. Released in 2o03 but completely unrelated to Jackson's trilogy, The Hobbit is a moderately fun 3D action-adventure game which relies too exhaustively on imitating its indisputable inspiration. Controlling Bilbao, players undertake a series of quests in their journey to defeat Smaug.
With a heavier focus on platforming over action, The Hobbit is way too derivative for its own good and falls short of even some of the worst entries in The Legend of Zelda franchise.
14 The Lord Of The Rings: Adventure Card Game
Ever since debuting in 2011, The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game has been a staple of the Living Card Game genre. With the game proving popular, it was only a matter of time before a digital version became a reality, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game earned its full release in 2019.
RELATED: 10 Card Games No One Remembers
Although not quite as complex as its tabletop counterpart, Adventure Card Game presents a detailed and fun look into Tolkien's universe. The co-op game pits you against Sauron's forces, and the available decks dive far deeper into the lore than just the films. This release is the best LOTR video card game by default.
13 The Lord Of The Rings: Tactics
Even if Sony pretends that the PlayStation Vita does not exist, both of the company's handheld consoles house an array of forgotten gems worth playing. Just to be clear, The Lord of the Rings: Tactics is hardly some neglected masterpiece deserving of adoration, but EA published an adequate turn-based role-playing game anchored in Middle-earth.
Battles are carried out on a grid system that rewards taking a more tactical approach than just occasionally downing a health potion, but the PlayStation Portable's limited hardware could only withstand a small number of units at any given moment. Despite failing to capture the source material's sense of scale, Tactics is still pretty decent.
ALGS, masters of the Multiview
Mark Sammut (249 Articles Published)
Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, although he is no longer limited to just Sony consoles. Be it RPGs, shooters, platformers, or racing games, Mark's area of expertise covers a wide range of genres and topics. That goes beyond video games as well, extending to mediums like anime and western cinema.
More From Mark Sammut
Hawkeye Deleted Scene Shows Kingpin With Classic Daredevil Look
Tomb Raider's Nude Raider Myth Was Fake - But It Almost Wasn't
Outriders: The City of Nomads Expedition Guide
Titmouse On Becoming The First Studio To Join The Animation Guild Outside Of LA
The Lord of the Rings TV Show Should Be About Galadriel's Hair
Xbox Launches A Backwards Compatibility Sale, With Over 100 Games Up To 85 Percent Off
WWE 2K22 Might Not Be Complete Garbage This Year, Which Is Nice
The Capcom Pro Tour 2021 Has Revived My Love For Street Fighter
Activision Blizzard Fired Nearly 40 Employees Since July Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


I always feel a touch of pride when I dine at Le Jolifou since the chef/owner, David Ferguson, is a friend of mine and I've watched his beautiful restaurant evolve literally from the ground up.
As I was between jobs around the time he was planning to open, I gave him a few months of work as his sous-chef and enjoyed every minute. Some describe his cuisine as French techniques with a Latin twist, but you really have to try it to understand why this place is unlike any other restaurant in town. If you like memorable, bold flavors, totally reasonable prices, and a fun, hip atmosphere, this is a place you need to try out now! I can't count how many times I have eaten there and it never gets old.
I had this toothsome appy and it really hit the spot; then again, I could eat pretty much any combination of mango and avocado! Toss in some jumbo shrimp and I'm sold!
This smoky warm salad is a burst of flavor with the intense citrus, garlic and cumin sauce coating the calamari. Just remembering it makes me hungry again.
I'm always a sucker for homemade pasta and I am happy to report Dave's is stellar.
This is a hugely satisfying dish. The rich duck melts in your mouth and is paired nicely with Dave's pozole with a fire-roasted salsa chuck full of tomatillos, blackened tomatoes and cilantro.
The menu: Table d'hote or fixed price. So you pay one price for your main dish and an appetizer and dessert are included. Again, really affordable prices.
I only got to shoot one of the desserts, but we enjoyed lemon tart, chocolate and cranberry bread budding, chocolate tart, and creme brule. Not usually one to steal the show, the lavender panacotta was my dessert of choice for the evening. A smooth, simple and a perfect finale to a decadent meal.
With his laidback style and simple yet bold presentation, Dave makes it all look effortless; I, for one, know it's not. Too many places around Montreal miss the mark for the combination of affordability and titillating taste to be an easy target.
Fortunately for us, we have Le Jolifou!
I am happy to report that on Saturday we dined al fresco for the first time this spring! We were graced with glorious, sunny, warm weather all weekend, and while I know you are not looking for a weather report, I had to mention it because it was such a boost to the spirit!
It was also the inspiration for this sorbet I made for dessert.
A different take on the classic lemon sorbet, the spine-tingling sweetness of the clementines made it a complete dessert, while the delicate flavor of cardamom adds a fun dimension. Perfect for a lazy afternoon in the backyard!
Here's a head's up for all you ice cream lovers: if you don't already own an ice cream machine, you may want this to be the summer you buy one! I have decided this is going to be the summer of iced desserts and, trust me, you are going to want to join in the fun. Classic ice creams, sorbets, terrines, water ices, tortes, iced drinks, maybe even a Baked Alaska or two: it's time to use the machine every week, at least and not just on special occasions. It's going to be fun!
Tip: Ice cream machines are now much more affordable! You don't need a $2000 industrious machine for home use. I just use the Cuisinart 1 1/2 Quart and am happy enough with it (for now!) I can certainly recommend it for beginners. We'll see if it makes it through the busy summer!
Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. This is what we call a simple syrup, the base for most sorbets.
Crush cardamom pods, remove seeds and add seeds to sugar mixture. Cover and allow mixture to infuse for 10 minutes or so.
Add citrus juice to simple syrup and chill well.
Stain sorbet mixture into ice cream machine and churn until thick.
Whisk egg white with a fork and add to sorbet mixture. Churn another 10 minutes or until firm enough to scoop.
Scoop into chilled glasses and serve or pack sorbet into an airtight container and freeze.
When we started our decent along the switchbacks from high in the Cascade Mountains down into the Okanagan Valley, all we knew was that we were headed for a town between two lakes at the heart of British Columbia's wine country, and to the home of our friends who lived in this place called Pentiction. We weren't expecting to gape in awe at the scenery, as we drove our rented Montana along a breathtaking wine route that wound around the lake, providing beautiful views of vineyards co-existing along the sloping hills and growing nearly right down to the shimmering, clear waters of Okanagan Lake.
In short, we never expected to fall in love with this bewitching place.
Located about five hours east of Vancouver, the Okanagan Valley stretches over 100 kilometers with Okanagan Lake at it's center. This is Canada's warmest region and one of it's premiere wine appellation, thanks to the many unique micro climates and soil types in the various pockets of the valley. One could say that this area is experiencing a boom as in the past five years the number of wineries has doubled in size bringing to total up to 132. We decided that was enough to keep us happy doing wine tours for an entire summer. Unfortunately we had to settle for considerably less than that during our two day stay.
Our cheery, enthusiastic hosts Cameron and Dana were more that happy to give us the tour around the valley where they have settled and set up their business, Joy Road Catering.
Two of the best chefs I know, we've kept in touch over the years since working together a few years ago at Toqué!
After a swim in the lake to cool us down, our friends got on their cell phone and called their contacts to let them know that they were on their way with some food and wine lovers in tow! We were in for a rare treat: a gourmet excursion along the captivating benchland known as Naramata with our own personal guides.
Danny and Noah enjoying the river-fed Okanagan lake with it's mountain views and sandy beaches.
Although wineries are predominant in the valley, plenty of orchards and produce farms take advantage of the rich terrain. The air is heavy with the scent of ripe apricots and roadside stands showcase the best of what the valley has to offer: peaches, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, and apples. This is fresh fruit at its finest, bursting with flavor and warm from the lazy suns rays.
Our van lurched along a winding driveway alongside a cherry grove and we tumbled out at Claybank Lavender Farm. We walked down a sloping hillside overlooking the lake (everything overlooks the lake here!) and into fields and fields of ripe purple lavender. Absolutely magical.
Dana's friend Pati runs this second-generation lavender farm and makes her own one-of-a-kind luxurious products for body and home. She was as pleasant as can be and invited us to pick cherries from her trees, which we were hoping she would, and gave me a bundle of fresh lavender that scented my suitcase all the way home.
Fresh cherries are amazing and all, but we were getting hungry and eager to sample some wine. So while Noah succumbed to the warm sun and dozed in his stroller, we did a wine and cheese tasting at Poplar Grove Winery. This establishment produces four different kinds of absolutely stellar cheese that are sold on site and various local markets. Also, from what I have read, many of BC's fine dining restaurants are featuring Poplar Grove cheese on their menus. Their wines weren't bad either. Miranda picked up a bottle to bring home to her boyfriend, but to be kind, let's just say he was M.I.A. when she returned home to Montreal and she drank it herself.
He didn't deserve it anyway.
Next up was Elephant Island Orchard Wines, who's driveway carved through dense orchards scattered with Quebecers busy harvesting the fruit. (OK, maybe there weren't all from Quebec, but the word is that the majority of fruit pickers in the summer come from Quebec!) Here we found no elephant and no island, but a tantalizing selection of fruit wines: raspberry, apricot, crabapple, black currant, cherry, pear...Just reading the wine list made my mouth water. We sat in their shady garden and sample five or six. We left with a case.
This sun was sitting low in the hills as we dropped in to visit Heidi Noble at Joie Farm Cooking School and Winery.
Haidi and her partner, Micheal Dinn, seem to lead a pretty idyllic life, at least one that I would covet. Hmm, let me see, own a small winery, a few orchards, a modest cooking school run out of a top of the line outdoor kitchen, and in the winter months, work on a cookbook. It was a pleasure to meet the vibrant Heidi, and we realized we had more than one thing in common: we both held the same position at Toqué, but she was there several years before I. Small world. They showed us around their charming farm and we picked ripe peaches as large as grapefruits from their trees. Look for their cookbook, Menus from an Orchard Table, coming in May. The word is out that both of our friends, Cameron and Dana, are featured in it.
Soon afterward, following a quick stop for coffee's, we said our goodbyes, thanked our splendid hosts and hit the highway toward Vancouver, where we would catch our flight home. The van was oddly quite as we watched the beauty of the Okanagan Valley fade away as the miles passed under our wheels. Soon the fast food joints started popping up on the sides of the road and we began to see all the usual signs of the approaching sprawl of suburbia.
We had experienced a rare side of Canada's natural splendor and it was going to be hard to get back to normal everyday life.
We had had a glimpse of a world where a peach tastes so good, it's the best thing to happen to you all day-and you're having a great day. A place where people care about their environment, get to know their neighbors, take pride in their land, and live life to it's fullest.
The fragrance of lavender perfumed our Montana, reminding us of where we had been.
As if I would ever forget.
One cannot live in Montreal for very long without devouring a smoked meat sandwich, be it from the famous Schwartz's, or at the corner casse croute. Thanks to contributions from the local Jewish community, we have the best smoked meat in North America. If you think you've never had smoked meat, it's what Americans call corned beef or pastrami and the British call salt beef, so maybe you're just had it under another guise.
We like to buy ours straight from the butchers rather than order it in a restaurant and we're convinced that the best in Montreal can be found at …..ready?...a small, family run place in Point St-Charles called Quebec Smoked Meat (1889 Center St. (514) 935-5297) Don't look for a website or anything like that, this place is so old school they don't even have Interac and operate strictly on a cash basis. It seems like the two guys behind the counter have been there forever and nothing ever changes in the store.
Thank goodness for that, because their meat is something to write home about. It's even something to pack in your carry-on and bring home with you for visits, which I have been known to do. Who cares if I smell like a traveling Ukrainian deli?
Most places heap up a pile of fries next to the smoked meat sandwich, but I prefer a salad and until we start getting some spring lettuce that actually tastes like a green, my choice is a creamy celery-root remoulade. Celery root (also called celeriac or 'knob celery' which I kinda like but would look silly on a menu) is a relative of the humble celery that is developed for its root rather than it's stalks. It's pretty popular here in Quebec and local chefs like to play around with it in soups and salads, passing it off as something gourmet, when really most cookbooks ignore it as if it's some kind of cow fodder.
The truth? It's delicious! A welcoming burst of flavor and a much-needed crunch to my palate which has grown tired of tasteless lettuce from California. I keep it simple: make a quick julienne, a dressing, toss a handful of nuts in, and voila, the perfect side to a Medium Fat Smoked Meat Sandwich.
All I need now is a cherry coke.
Mix cream and Dijon together. Season with salt and pepper; toss with celery root and pecans. Check seasoning again and adjust if needed.
Labels: Comfort Food, Quebec Cuisine, What's For Dinner?
I am not one of those people who can go without breakfast; it is a very necessary part of my day and one that I enjoy whether it may be a mere bowl of meusli or the very personal breakfast in bed. Brunch is even better:an excuse to take breakfast to a whole new level, which I am more than happy to do! Open all the homemade jam in the house, chill a bottle of champagne, wait outside the bakery for the freshest baguettes possible, track down the sweetest strawberries and whip loads and loads of cream. Whatever you do, don't get stuck in a rut of sweetbreads, fruit salad and scrambled eggs. The possibilities are vast and these madeleines are a fabulous way to start any morning, especially Easter Sunday.
My love affair with madeleines began as most of my food obsessions did: at Toque! Here, one of the finest pastry chefs in Montreal introduced me to these dainty shell-shaped, lemon flavored cakes and I was smitten from the very first one I popped into my mouth. I remember he made them bite-size, using the smallest molds I had ever seen, and when they came out of the oven and he inverted the pan upside down on the cooling racks, I used to hover around, just hoping that one of those enticing little beauties would make their way into my mouth and brighten up my day. I was hooked!
Citrus salad with thyme is a pretty and simple alternative to a standard fruit salad. Just peel and slice a variety of citrus fruit (blood oranges look amazing), arrange on a plate and drizzle with some orange blossom water or fresh OJ. Sprinkle some fresh herbs such as thyme, basil or mint on top and serve at room temperature.
I've never found any in stores or bakeries that have ever come close to those Toque! madeleines, but I have found a recipe that is worth while making. Actually, they are surprisingly easy to make yourself, but do require the special oval shaped molds with ribbed indentations know as Madeleine pans. I borrowed my pans, but I can see a trip to the baking supply store coming up pretty soon!
I think I'll have to get the mini molds for old-times sake.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours and sugar; set aside.
Add the lemon zest and the extract to the cooled butters; stir to combine. In a large bowl, combine the eggs with the salt and whisk until frothy. Whisk in reserved flur mixture to combine. With whisk, fold in butter mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter 2 12-mold Madeleine pans, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitter with a ½ inch plain round tip. Pipe the batter into the prepared pans, filling each mold about halfway. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until the edges of the cakes are golden brown, 12-14 minutes.
Immediately invert madeleines onto a wire rack to cool. Madeleines should be served the same day they are baked.
Just when it was starting to look like spring had sprung, along came old man winter and pulled a fast one on us. My poor bulbs are now having it out with the blanket of heavy, wet snow that completely covered the ground last night. I've been had, that's for sure! I had even gotten the BBQ out of the shed and managed to christen it with some steaks and asparagus before getting snowed in, perhaps I was a bit hasty to do so.
It's hard not to feel gloomy when your back yard looks like a giant chocolate cream pie that someone sat in-only it's mud and snow.
Fortunately there are ways to cheer up, like hitting your favorite cafe.
It's no secret that mine is Olive & Gourmando in Old Montreal, which I've been frequenting ever since it opened seven years ago. At the time, my aunt lived in the same charming area and I remember her telling me about this fabulous bakery that just opened behind her condo. It was shortly after that when we popped in to the small, modest place to check it out. There was just two tables, four chairs and a counter with a cash register, but is sure smelled like heaven and the apple-cinnamon brioche I sampled was a like none in any other Montreal bakery.
Over the years Olive & Gourmando has evolved into the hippest café in the city. It has stayed small, tripled it's charm, and everything about it is chic, chic, chic. Fortunately the baking is just as good as it was in the beginning and they've added some pretty fantastic sandwiches and salads, too. Throw in an espresso bar featuring my favorite, Illy coffee, and there's no reason to go anywhere else.
Just the description of these sandwiches is enough to get my stomach rumbling. For example, Danny's favorite, Le Cubain: Ham, braised pork, homemade chipotle-lime mayonnaise, and gruyere cheese. Or my personal preference: grain-fed chicken breast with guacamole, cajun spices and fresh mango. Is it lunch time yet?
Montrealer's take their tea very seriously. O&G have a selection to rival any of our cities many tea salons and know how to present it properly as well.
As for their baked goods, it would take too long to give the credit that is due to them! I will just say that the Vahlrona Chocolate and Illy Espresso Brownies are an experience in themselves and by far the best cure-all to any winter or false spring blues.
Dyan Solomon prepared these brownies on a Quebec TV show and I was very happy to get the recipe. Here it is, translated from French.
Bring the cream and the coffee grounds to a boil. Let infuse a few minutes and pass through a fine sieve. Dissolve the chocolate in the bain-marie and to add the cream to it. Pour on a plate covered with parchment paper and let cool in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours or until the chocolate is completely hard. Break apart with your hands.
Dissolve butter and the two chocolates over the bain-marie and mix well.Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).Beat eggs, vanilla and sugar until pale in color and light in consistency. With the rubber spatula, gently incorporate the flour and salt. Add the melted chocolate and mix delicately until batter is combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix well.Pour the batter in a buttered 9 inch square pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool overnight in the refrigerator.
It's coming! (This is no joke, April Fool's was yesterday!) Get in line for free ice cream because Ben and Jerry's are having their annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 17!! It will be at their usual downtown location, 1316 de Maisonneuve Blvd W. Now for the hard decision: what kind to have? Will it be the new "Americone Dream": vanilla ice cream with fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl? Maybe"Peanut Butter Tracks" or Strawberry Cheesecake. Regardless of what you choose, it's bound to be great.


Meet Digging for Diamonds UNC Winners Lee and Kimberly!
Lee and Kimberly are the lovely couple who won Digging for Diamonds 2013 at UNC! We've loved this couple from the orchestrated flash mob engagement video to the adorable celebration when they won a $10,000 diamond at UNC.
We just had to know more about this couple and their love story so we asked them a few questions for a special Bailey's Q&A!
2. Where and how did you meet?
We met at a mutual friend's birthday dinner on September 9, 2011. Kimberly was the last person to arrive and the only seat left was next to me. We ended up talking for about two hours in the parking lot after dinner. I felt like we were already best friends and it was only natural to ask Kimberly for her number. It was the first time I had ever been so forward, but I knew she was special.
3. What did you do for your first date?
We ended up on a marathon date lasting 14 hours. Two weeks after meeting her, Kimberly met me at the end of a 'clothing giveaway' event with my church. I took her out for a candlelit dinner, which included live music, steak, and red wine. Knowing she loved the outdoors, I found 2 trees and made a slackline to show off my balancing skills. We laughed under the stars for hours. I wrapped up the night by teaching her how to drive my manual car and singing a few songs with my guitar.
4. What celebrity or fictional couple are you most like?
Phil and Claire from Modern family. 100%.
5. What is your favorite hobby to do together?
We like anything active, but especially running. Kimberly has recently picked up triathlons and competes for the NC State team. Lee tags along to the races and also runs with Kimberly to get more time with her.
6. What's your favorite quirk about the other person?
Lee: I love Kimberly's obsession for 80's dance music. 'I Wanna Dance with somebody' is her favorite tune.
Kimberly: Lee likes romantic comedies. My favorite movie genre is action. I love that we are the opposite of most couples when it comes to movie choice discussions.
7. Lee, we loved the flash mob proposal! Can you tell us more about how you came up with the idea?
Anyone who knows Kimberly knows she loves downtown Raleigh, dancing, lots of people, and surprises. I chose the Boylan Bridge because I wanted to ask Kimberly to be my wife in the exact spot I asked her to be my girlfriend about two years earlier. I recorded myself teaching the dance step-by-step and sent it out to all of our friends. I was actually very impressed with how well everyone learned the dance. We met, prayed, hoped for the best, danced, and then I asked my best friend to be my wife. She said, "of course".
8. Kimberly, what did you think? Were you surprised by the proposal?
I could not have dreamt up that proposal with my best imagination. Lee obviously knows me so well because I loved everything about that evening. I was quite surprised because I thought I was just meeting some girlfriends at the brewpub and taking some pictures at sunset with the gorgeous Raleigh skyline. However as soon as I heard the music playing and noticed that the traffic was stopped, I knew Lee was up to something. It was perfect. I love our story.
9. What is your favorite holiday tradition together?
New Year's Eve. Each year we want to spend New Years in a different state until we are old and gray and have been to all 50. This year we went to Nashville, Tennessee and enjoyed line dancing at the downtown bars! The Fray played in the street while we danced in the rain like fools.
Yes! Our anniversary for the rest of our lives will be May 31st. Keeping with our love of downtown Raleigh, our ceremony will be at the LongView Center which is across from City Market at Moore Square. The reception will be held at the NC Museum of History. We are so excited to throw a fantastic party to celebrate our love and covenant with God.
Congratulations and best wishes to this wonderful couple. We want to thank them for sharing their love story with us!


text:
Q: subset with a special property I was reading a book and there was a theorem about all the subsets of $\mathbb{R}$ with the following property: $a+b\not \in A \Leftarrow a,b \in A$.
I tried to think of a simple subset with the following property, but my creativity has failed me. I am looking for the simplest subset.
Edit: I didn't understand the property right. The set $\{1\}$ is a good example.
Edit: The other thing that I didn't understand is how to prove that there is an maximum set out of all those subsets of $\mathbb{R}$ with the mentioned property.

A: How about $A=\{1\}$?
Or, for that matter, $A=\varnothing$, in which case your (backwards) implication is vacuously true.

A: Henning already provided the simplest examples. Here is a more complicated one:
Let $A$ be a $\mathbb Q$-basis for the vector space $\mathbb R$. Then, for all $a, b \in A$ we have $a+b \not \in A$ -- by the $\mathbb Q$-linear independence of that set. Moreover, $A$ has the same cardinality as $\mathbb R$.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Международное бюро времени, МБВ () представляло собой межправительственную международную организацию, ответственную за определение всемирного времени.

Деятельность МБВ началась в 1912 году на базе  Парижской обсерватории. Официальный статус МБВ приобрело в 1919 году. В конце 1987 года МБВ перестало существовать как самостоятельная организация, его полномочия были разделены между  Международным бюро мер и весов и  Международной службой вращения Земли.

Источники

См. также

 Международный комитет мер и весов
 Международное бюро мер и весов
 Международная служба вращения Земли

Международные научные организации
Измерение времени
Метрологические организации
Организации по стандартизации

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Nail the Tailgate Party
Football season's best action isn't on the field -- it's in the stadium parking lot. Here's how to throw a bash that'll make people forget about the game.
Sure, the real celebrities are inside the stadium getting ready for kickoff. But the parking lot is your place to shine -- as the Peyton Manning or Tom Brady of tailgating parties.
Reaching elite level isn't easy, though. It takes discipline, practice, the proper equipment and the right coaching -- which is provided here by two of the world's top minds in this ever-competitive field. Follow their game plan, and you may never even bother making your way to your seats inside for the main event.
Know the Ground Rules
Stadiums set up strict rules for tailgating -- and their security crews enforce them aggressively. Are bottles legal? Can you use only charcoal grills, or does it have to be gas? "What's most confusing is that the rules can change from year to year. So even if you've been to the stadium before, check on its Web site beforehand to know what you can and can't do," says Joe Kahn, who runs the Tailgating Web site and has cooked out at 31 NFL stadiums, 123 college stadiums and nine NASCAR venues.
"The biggest mistake people make for the tailgate barbecue is actually forgetting to bring the grill or the food," says Deidra Darsa of the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. (She should know. Her organization actually took a poll on the topic.) Trying to come up with a new game plan from the parking lot is always a disaster. So before you go, write a list of everything you need to bring -- the food, fuel, grill, condiments, ice, utensils, napkins, chairs, cheese-heads and whatever else. Then, as you're loading the vehicle, double-check that all's accounted for.
Get There as Soon as the Parking Gates Open
The time varies, usually between three and four hours before the event -- though in some places, like Penn State, visitors can arrive up to two days beforehand. Arriving at the parking area early "will allow you to get the grill going so you can enjoy the food and socialize," says Darsa. Adds Kahn: "A tailgate is like a community social. You want to enjoy yourself and not feel rushed."
Overlook this rule at your peril. Serving up prime rib and chicken cordon bleu sounds great, but in practice can be a pain to prepare, and more important, hard for partygoers to eat. "This isn't a cooking contest. Emeril isn't going to show up," says Kahn. His advice: Prepare the food beforehand as much as you can so it's easy to cook at the tailgate, and make everything bite-size so your guests can eat with one hand. Instead of steaks, do kebabs. Instead of super-size burgers, make sliders. And leave the deep fat fryer at home. Not only is cooking with it a hassle, but it's a safety hazard in confined areas like parking lots.
Spy on the Opposition and Steal Their Plays
"Walk around while you're there, look at what other people are doing," says Kahn. "You'll get a lot of great ideas for future tailgates." The more you learn from the success of others, the greater your chances of becoming a prime-time player -- in the parking lot.
by Greg Melville
Food Entertainment Sports Friends


There are lots of different ways to raise money for your non-profit. Most strong development programs use a mix of fundraising methods to find, cultivate, and solicit donors. These strategies may include personal cultivation, online fundraising, direct mail, fundraising events, and more.
Likewise, every non-profit is different. Some organizations have a large fundraising staff, others have none. Some non-profits have board members who have large, high net worth networks, others have boards made up of volunteers who have never raised money before.
Get out and ask donors for money face to face.
WAIT! Before you say, "Great, got it Joe… we do that already…" and then click off to another site, stay with me for a minute.
This is something I hear all of the time. If you're only doing face to face meetings with your major donors, you're missing out on a significant amount of revenue.
Now, I know that your resources are probably scarce, and that you don't have lots of time to do meetings asking for $25 or $50. But if you aren't meeting with your mid-level donors, they'll never become major donors. You do want more major donors for your organization, don't you? If so, you've got to ask your mid-level donors to upgrade, and the best way to do that is face to face.
Making in person asks of your donors is important for individual solicitation and cultivation, but did you know it's equally important for fundraising events, letters, and even crowdfunding? It's true – the donors who are currently sponsoring your events for $1,000 could be doing $5,000 sponsorships… if you sat down with them and asked them to do so, instead of just sending a renewal letter each year.
Likewise, that donor who gave $100 to your crowdfunding campaign last year might give $500 this year, plus send out personalized e-mails to all of her friends asking them to donate, if you stopped by her office one morning and asked her for an upgrade and some help spreading the word.
In-person meetings and face to face asks work for almost every tactic in your fundraising arsenal.
Face to face meetings are great for cultivation and relationship-building… but if you're only meeting with your donors to cultivate them, and then relying on letters (or even phone calls) to make your asks, your leaving money on the table. There's no better way to make an ask then by sitting down with a donor face to face.
If you're doing asks through letters but never in person, chances are it's because your nervous about making face to face asks. There's no need to be – read our short guide How to Ask Anyone for Anything and then practice, practice, practice!
This is so true! I have one nonprofit partner that started meeting with middle donors late last year. They were only making stewardship / cultivation visits — not even asking for gifts. Simply doing that has increased mid-level giving by 30% year-over-year! It'll only get better when they begin face-to-face asks with these highly committed supporters.


text:
Reform-minded LA district attorney survives…
Reform-minded LA district attorney survives second recall attempt
By Amanda Robert
August 16, 2022, 12:19 pm CDT
George Gascón is sworn in as his wife, Fabiola Kramsky, holds a copy of the Constitution during a mostly virtual ceremony in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2020. Photo by Bryan Chan/County of Los Angeles via the Associated Press.
The effort to force Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón into a recall election failed Monday.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the campaign seeking to remove him from office needed 566,857 valid signatures—which represents 10% of residents eligible to vote when he won his election in November 2020—by mid-July. However, the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county clerk's office found that only about 520,000 of the submitted signatures were valid.
The registrar's office also told the Los Angeles Times that while a total of nearly 715,000 signatures were submitted, about 27% were tossed out because they were duplicates or provided by residents who were not eligible to vote.
The New York Times, CNN and Politico also have coverage.
Gascón has faced criticism from law enforcement and business leaders over his progressive reforms and rising crime rates in Los Angeles. Soon after his swearing in, he announced sweeping directives to reduce prison terms, including thousands of old cases involving murder and other violent crimes, as well as reforms to end cash bail and the death penalty.
An initial attempt to recall Gascón failed last year, but according to the Los Angeles Times, the second attempt raised millions of dollars and attracted support from police unions and politicians, including Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso. Many of Gascón's prosecutors also supported the recall.
"George's approval rating is 29%," wrote Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami on Twitter Tuesday. "37 cities representing millions have no confidence in him. More victimization, increase in murders & crime & less safety are not reforms or progress. The fight isn't over. It's just beginning."
Gascón also wrote on Twitter on Monday after the failed recall effort, saying he was "grateful to move forward."
"Rest assured LA County, the work hasn't stopped," he wrote. "My primary focus has been & will always be keeping us safe & creating a more equitable justice system for all."
Earlier this summer, voters in San Francisco recalled progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. A Democrat and a former deputy public defender, Boudin had expanded diversion programs, ended cash bail, prosecuted police misconduct and eliminated gang enhancements in sentencing.
ABAJournal.com: "Progressive prosecutors are encountering pushback"
ABA Journal: "Prosecutors are working toward the release of the longest-serving inmates"
ABAJournal.com: "New prosecutors reopen investigations into deadly police shootings"
States | Criminal Justice | Prosecutors | Election Law | Government | California | Careers | Career & Practice | Local Government | State Government


If you want to buy a Altus High School yearbook or sell your Altus yearbook, this is the place to do it. Just make a post below to find another person who went to school in Altus to make the trade.
I'm looking to replace my 2008 yearbook.
I'm looking for a 2003 yearbook if anyone has one.
Looking for 2003 and 2004.
I'd like to be able to purchase or view online yearbooks from 2000-2003.
Wishing to acquire a 2002 Altus High School yearbook. Please email at *****@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Hi there. 1988 was my sophomore year and my last year in the Altus schools. I was in Altus from Kindergarten until then. My copy has been lost. I would so love to have another one. That is the only one I am missing. If you would like to get rid of yours, please contact me at *****@yahoo.com or (818) 261-XXXX Thanks so much!
Looking for 1986 yearbook for purchase.
I lost mine, looking to buy one. Please help, if you can. Thanks.
Lost mine would like to replace.
Went to School at Altus Hign through 1977. Had to leave just prior to 1977/78 school year because of fathers death. Looking for my graduating year year book.
I graduated in 1979. Howeve, I would like to purchase a 1978 yearbook please.
yearbook from graduation class of 1977 and a copy of the creative writing class book Windjammer.
I lost mine out in Oregon.
I would like to buy a 1973 Altus High School yearbook.


text:
Container-grown conifers benefit from irrigation based on daily water use
Irrigation method reduces runoff volume, nutrient load with no reduction in plant growth
American Society for Horticultural Science
EAST LANSING, MI - Competition for limited water resources is challenging producers of container-grown nursery plants to investigate alternative irrigation strategies. One water-conserving method available to nurseries is scheduling irrigation in response to plants' daily water use (DWU), a technique that has been shown to reduce water applications between 6% and 75% without negatively impacting the growth of ornamental shrubs.
In a study in the October 2015 issue of HortScience, scientists from Michigan State University said the runoff from nursery operations can also contain nitrate-nitrogen and phosphate-phosphorous, among other contaminants. They noted that previous research has shown decreased nutrient loading with DWU-based irrigation management systems. The scientists designed a study of four conifer varieties to determine the effects of four DWU-based irrigation treatments on plant performance and runoff water volume and quality.
Rooted cuttings of four conifers were given four irrigation treatments: a control irrigation of 0.75 acre-inch per day, irrigation applied to replace 100% daily water use, applications alternating 100% with 75% DWU in a 2-day cycle, and a 3-day application cycle replacing 100% DWU on the first day and 75% DWU on the second and third days. Irrigation volume, plant growth, runoff volume, and nitrate and phosphate concentrations for all treatments were analyzed.
Results showed that, compared with the control, irrigation applications (averaged over both years of the study) were reduced by 22%, 24%, and 28%, in the 100, 100-75, and 100-75-75 DWU treatments, respectively. Plant growth for the DWU based treatments was the same or greater than the control.
The 100% and 75% DWU irrigation applications reduced runoff NO3--N loading by 36% and 67%, and PO43--P loading by 38% and 57% when averaged over all measurement days.
"Not only do these outcomes translate to less eutrophication potential, but it could also save growers money in the form of fewer nutrient inputs and potentially lower energy costs for the pumping and distribution of water," the authors said.
The complete study and abstract are available on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal web site: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/50/10/1553.abstract
Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the largest organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education, and application. More information at ashs.org
Michael W. Neff
mwneff@ashs.org
@ASHS_Hort
http://www.ashs.org
HortScience
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION/ECONOMICS
FERTILIZERS/PEST MANAGEMENT
POLLUTION/REMEDIATION
More in Agriculture
New study compiles four years of corn loss data from 26 states and Ontario, Canada American Phytopathological Society
Dairy product purchasing differs in households with and without children Elsevier
Hard to crack research reveals how crop roots penetrate hard soils University of Nottingham
Measuring the belowground world German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig
View all in Agriculture


text:
Client Update
Rare court decision in Regulation FD litigation highlights risks of calls with analysts
A federal district court decision involving alleged Regulation FD violations highlighted analysis of key elements governing the regulation relating to whether information is material and nonpublic, and provides multiple takeaways on evaluating the risk of one-on-one calls with analysts.
On September 8, Judge Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York denied motions for summary judgment filed by both the SEC and the defendants in litigation alleging Regulation FD violations. The defendants included AT&T and three individuals who worked in the company's investor relations department. The decision puts the case on a path toward trial (absent settlements).
Regulation FD prohibits a company from selectively disclosing material, nonpublic information (MNPI) to certain securities professionals or others likely to use the information to trade, such as analysts and investors, unless the company also discloses the information to the public. Although the court found the evidence overwhelmingly supported the SEC's claims that the information at issue was both nonpublic and material, it determined that a reasonable jury could find for either side on the third element, scienter.
Because most Regulation FD cases brought by the SEC are settled, the court's evaluation of the claims and defenses provides insight for companies deciding whether certain communications with analysts might violate Regulation FD.
Materiality of information conveyed to analysts
At the time in question, most of AT&T's revenues were derived from providing services rather than equipment upgrades, and it generally did not make money on equipment upgrades so that revenues from such upgrades had a very minor bottom line impact. In both Q3 and Q4 of 2015, AT&T had failed to meet analysts' consensus estimates for revenue, and in the months leading up to the announcement of Q1 2016 results, executives and employees were sensitive to avoiding another revenue miss. The court noted that internal documents and emails demonstrated a concerted effort to "walk down analysts' estimates" for that quarter.
AT&T was facing reduced wireless equipment upgrade rates and decreased equipment revenue because of changes in its reliance on charging customers for new phones up front and because customers were more reluctant to upgrade to new versions. This development was highlighted by two executives, including the CFO, at public conferences in March, and the CFO at the conference strongly hinted that this trend would continue, but many analysts did not revise their estimates as a result. The Company then followed up with calls to analysts, and they provided specific data points for metrics documenting the downward trend on these private phone calls.
The defendants argued that the upgrade rate and equipment revenue metrics were quantitatively insignificant, because wireless equipment revenue had amounted to less than 10% of the total revenue, and the information shared with analysts would only impact total revenue by less than 5%. Additionally, defendants argued that while earnings results were material, total revenue was not material because of the inconsistent impact on earnings and that equipment revenue had a very small bottom line impact.
The court disagreed and found that the three metrics that were communicated in private calls to analysts were material despite the minor effect these metrics have on earnings. The court focused on the emphasis placed by AT&T in its prior public statements about these metrics, as well as the numerous records demonstrating internal concern surrounding missing analyst expectations due to these metrics. In particular, the court noted that "[m]issing consensus can cause concern among investors," and is therefore often material.
Whether the information conveyed was nonpublic
AT&T did not dispute that the values of the metrics themselves were not publicly available, but argued that at least the upgrade rate could be extrapolated by both investors and analysts using public information. Defendants posited that the downward trends in wireless upgrade rates and wireless equipment revenue reflected industry trends that were well-known, and that applying the same percentage reduction in these metrics that had occurred year-over-year would allow the analysts to separately derive the same upgrade rate decline that was communicated to them by the defendants.
The court focused instead on the use of nonpublic information by the defendants when they spoke to analysts and the analysts' subsequent behavior after those conversations. The AT&T employees conveyed nonpublic quarterly financial information, and analysts "repeatedly adjusted their estimates downward" promptly after phone calls with AT&T, which supported the conclusion that the information they heard during the calls was new.
The company further argued that the information was public because AT&T executives, including the CFO, had shared the same information previously at two Regulation FD-compliant conferences in early March. The court disagreed, noting that the executives clearly had not disclosed the quarterly results that the company's investor personnel disclosed when they called the analysts, and instead spoke only to general trends and the prior quarter's results rather than provide data about the most recent quarter. When one executive did address the declines in upgrade rates and equipment revenue, and was asked to provide specific data, he responded that "it's not something we publicly disclose" and referred again to the general trend.
Additionally, these conferences occurred much earlier in the quarter than the subsequent calls made to analysts and investors, which continued in an attempt to adjust or keep down consensus, right up until the day before quarterly results were released. While consensus estimates were initially adjusted somewhat following the CFO's comments at one of the conferences, defendants were unsuccessful in arguing that analysts understood the magnitude of these trends based solely on the CFO's comments because estimates were adjusted even further by analysts, and at times more meaningfully, following the private calls.
Scienter remains in doubt
Regulation FD requires that "the individual making the disclosure must know (or be reckless in not knowing) that he or she would be communicating information that was both material and nonpublic." The court cited the multiple points of evidence in support of scienter, including the number of analyst calls in which defendants disclosed confidential information; the variety of internal data that the defendants disclosed; the sustained duration (six weeks) of these disclosures and the general internal concern and persistence until the earnings estimates were brought down.
But the court explained that a jury could find the defendants had only acted negligently because of the lack of direct evidence of defendants or supervisors expressing a conscious disregard for securities laws or company policies. The court also said that it was possible that a jury could believe that they had not appreciated that the information was material or nonpublic at the time it was shared.
Certain actions continue to be most risky. Calls to analysts in advance of the reporting of quarterly earnings remains risky, especially if the purpose of the calls is to adjust analysts' expectations. Calls immediately following an earnings call that points to those public results should remain relatively low risk. But the risk increases as the quarter progresses and is especially heightened when company personnel making the calls, or instructing personnel to make the calls, have nonpublic information about the quarter's results. Risk may also be heightened if quarterly earnings have not yet been announced but company personnel convey to analysts how the quarter is trending compared to expectations.
Materiality will be viewed in hindsight. Companies must make difficult materiality judgments all the time, but the SEC, courts and juries will judge those decisions in hindsight. Here, AT&T claimed the three metrics disclosed to the analysts in private conversations were not material because they did not materially impact the company's financial performance. But the court was not convinced as it viewed the information, such as total revenue, to constitute key financial metrics, especially as the metrics determined whether the company would meet or miss consensus expectations.
It is difficult to prove that information is already public when company personnel use nonpublic results in their conversations. AT&T argued that the information already was public because it was consistent with known industry trends, and consistent with statements previously made publicly by the executives at conferences. The decision though relied in part on the fact that the personnel who called analysts had access to, and conveyed, nonpublic information to make their point.
Public statements should be specific and clear. SEC filings and Regulation FD-compliant forums offer opportunities for companies to update and clarify potential confusion in the market, but only if the information conveyed is sufficiently specific. The statements made by AT&T's CFO at a conference were public, but the court determined that he did not convey any new information with enough specificity that the analysts would have understood the impact to revenues.
Senior leadership at companies is often implicated. Past SEC enforcement cases usually charged senior leadership at companies, including CEOs, CFOs and heads of investor relations. The only individual defendants in this case were three employees working in investor relations, though the court pointed out that the adopting release for Regulation FD stated that senior management would be responsible if they "directed" employees to make selective disclosures.
If you have any questions regarding the matters covered in this publication, please reach out to any of the lawyers listed below or your usual Davis Polk contact.
greg.andres@davispolk.com
Martine M. Beamon
martine.beamon@davispolk.com
Angela T. Burgess
angela.burgess@davispolk.com
Ning Chiu
ning.chiu@davispolk.com
Robert A. Cohen
robert.cohen@davispolk.com
Joseph A. Hall
joseph.hall@davispolk.com
michael.kaplan@davispolk.com
John B. Meade
john.meade@davispolk.com
Fiona R. Moran
fiona.moran@davispolk.com
Richard D. Truesdell Jr.
richard.truesdell@davispolk.com
This communication, which we believe may be of interest to our clients and friends of the firm, is for general information only. It is not a full analysis of the matters presented and should not be relied upon as legal advice. This may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Please refer to the firm's privacy notice for further details.
Public Company Advisory
Tech, Media & Telecom


text:
Q: Search and compare in values in an only table in PHP I write scripts for an results management of students in a school. I've a table with two dimensions.
$tabMoyenne[] = array($moduleId, $moyenneFinale);

In this table, there are several same moduleId and I can't calculate the sum of moyenneFinale per moduleId. I tried with loop and conditions if but it doesn't work and I haven't another idea.
Thanks for help in advance

A: You should be able to just use foreach and do something like below example.
$tabMoyenne[] = array('1', 100);
$tabMoyenne[] = array('1', 100);
$tabMoyenne[] = array('1', 100);
$tabMoyenne[] = array('2', 100);
$tabMoyenne[] = array('3', 300);

$sumMoyenneFinale = array();

foreach ($tabMoyenne as $value){
   $sumMoyenneFinale[$value[0]] +=  $value[1];
}

print_r($sumMoyenneFinale);


text:
Brentford defender's future in the balance
KARLEIGH Osborne insists he is fully committed to Brentford and has refused to rule out staying at Griffin Park beyond the end of the season.
Jacob Murtagh
karleigh osborne Image 2
The centre-back, who has made more than 150 appearances for the Bees after coming through the youth system, has turned down an improved deal at the club and is widely expected to quit TW8 when his contract expires in the summer.
Osborne saw a January move to Championship side Reading go down the pan due to doubts over the defender's fitness.
The 23-year-old admits he's still desperate to test himself at a higher level, but hopes he can still do it with Brentford.
He said: "It would've been a nice move [to Reading] if it happened but it wasn't meant to be unfortunately. My focus now is on Brentford and doing well until the end of the season.
"I want to play games and hopefully help the club push on and reach the play-offs. Brentford is my first club and I am loyal to them, although it might not seem like that.
"My aim is to play at the highest level I can and if I get the opportunity to play in the Championship I want to do that.
"Every footballer has to be ambitious, and if they don't they're probably in the wrong profession.
"There's a chance [I could stay] - I would love to play in the Championship with Brentford. Things can change in football pretty quickly. I need to prove I'm still a good player at this level."
Osborne has not featured for the first-team since suffering a foot injury in the home defeat to Stevenage back in October.
However, he stepped up his recovery with a run-out for the development squad against Cambridge this week.
"It's been hard," he added. "I had one injury and was recovering well but picked up another one which put me back again.
"It's partly my fault for trying to play through it when I should've rested it but that's football. I need to take my time because I don't want to break down again."
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Brentford news.


text:
Cumplir con el escritor
Book a Counselling Session
Reviews, Opinions, Travel Experiences, Aviation
Browse: Home » Politics
Could the Paris Attacks be an inside job? – Counter-narrative
November 15, 2015 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
The Paris attacks of November 2015 are an audacious, brutal act of terror, the perpetrators of which deserve nothing less than an eternity of pain. More than 100 people dead, more than 300 injured and the numbers continue to rise….
Pakistan, Kashmir & the UN Security Council
July 10, 2014 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
The Kashmir dispute has forever been a topic of heated debate and personally, I don't think we are arriving at a solution anytime soon. As an Indian, I believe there's no compromising on sovereign territory, but that's just me. This…
It's ISIS again. This time it's Brussels Airport.
March 22, 2016 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics, Travel
After Paris, it's Brussels this time, the headquarters of NATO and the de-facto headquarters of the European Union. Brussels was hit by synchronized bomb attacks, responsibility of which was claimed 8 hours later by ISIS. Their official statement was something…
ISIL & DPRK – The Sum of all fears? #nuclearproliferation
The Islamic State and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are both as different as they can get, say for the one promise of potential disaster both these 'states' pose. Interestingly so, both these states have been targeted for their…
Gay or Practicing Christian – Pick one
June 30, 2015 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
In the midst of all the rainbow flag display pictures on social media and open support for the American Supreme Court ruling over legalizing Gay Marriage, it was a little hard to miss a whole group of Christian Pastors getting…
Mumbai Airport Slums: The reasons why they exist!
June 17, 2015 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics, Travel, Travel
If you're a Mumbaikar, like yours truly, or you've flown into Bombay often enough, especially landing from the east, you've probably tuned your mind to being greeted by endless roofs of shanties and slums. Being a Mumbai resident and an…
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Indian Army's Myanmar Operation
The Indian Army under a unique 'Hot Pursuit' agreement with Myanmar conducted a special forces operation across the border, inside Myanmar. This has lead to the extermination of 100 odd militants who were allegedly responsible for plotting and executing an…
Solving Kashmir, is this the road to Indo-Pak peace?
April 7, 2015 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
"The day the Kashmir issue gets resolved is the day the Pak Army loses its relevance." To understand this, one needs to understand the ethos of Pakistan, as a state. Pakistan is ideological in nature, based on the two nation…
A Uniform in the Morning, A Coffin in the Afternoon
December 18, 2014 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
And that's exactly what its come to. Religious differences have reached a point where the world has had to deal with days like these. The Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have gunned down a school filled with children in the…
A Religious army vs. an army of Religion – ISIS
September 2, 2014 · by Capt. Sam · in Opinions, Politics
Its rather easy to conclude in haste, given my Indian origin, who or which army this article is aimed at. I'd like to clarify my being an atheist and that this article could be applied to any army, religious or…
Copyright © 2013 - : Hybrid Content Pvt. Ltd. | Google+ Profile | Disclaimer
Site Design:


Denmark's Odense Lions have grown admirably since their introduction to the DAFL in 2014. Whilst yet to taste to joy of a premiership, the club has taken huge strides. Their men's team recently tasted victory in the Lions Cup and the growth of their women's team has been a huge success story.
Now, the club is scouring the world looking for potential players who can take the club closer to their ultimate goals of success on the field. The following invitation from the club hopes to get some experienced talent to the club – and they are prepared to go to great lengths to get players to Odense – targeting Australian's looking for a new challenge, but certainly open to anyone from anywhere who can take the club forward.
I am sure this is not what Bizet had in mind when he wrote Carmen, but it was the first thing that floated through my mind when receiving the result of the Bayonne Toreadors first home match when they downed the ALFA Lions on the weekend for their first win in the CNFA premiership. After pushing last season's finalists – the Paris Cockatoos – to 20 points in the debut match in round one, this time the Toreadors went one better.
Already, the Toreadors have sent a shiver up the spine of the competition. Entering their maiden season, the Toreadors had been quietly bubbling away preparing for a good while. To those in the know, their instant success isn't a surprise. However, many have been caught by surprise by the skill and intent of the league's newest team.
AFL England is investing in the future of the game by looking at the greater development of junior football across England. Reporting on their www.aflengland.org website, AFL England is looking at schools and existing or potential clubs to grow interest and develop talent.
AFL England is launching a consultation on a national junior program which is set to be launched in the Spring of 2019. Under the new program, the number of junior clubs in England could grow to 12, including clubs in London, Liverpool, Reading and Bristol. The consultation aims to discover where there is the most interest in junior Australian rules football.
The consultation form is available here [see direct link below] and we would invite people to share it with friends, families, schools and anyone who you think might be interested in getting involved in the Junior program.
North Melbourne Football Club yesterday announced that Red Óg Murphy has signed with the club as a Category B rookie. The following originally appeared here.
The young Sligo player trialled with the club in August and impressed according to North's GM of Football Cameron Joyce.
"Red was invited to Arden Street and we were really happy with his ability and character," Joyce said.
Geelong has now officially signed Gaelic footballer Stefan Okunbor as a Category B Rookie for the next two seasons, after it was reported almost two weeks ago that the move was happening.
The 2018/19 CNFA Leo Lagrange season kicked off in France this weekend. Last weekend's scheduled clash between the ALFA Lions and Perpignan Tigers did not proceed, leaving this weekend's games as the season start on field.
With matches played in both Paris and Bordeaux, there were some significant results for a new-look CNFA. The reimagining of the former Toulouse Hawks and Blagnac Aviators saw the new entity – Stade Toulousain – take the field to win against the Bordeaux Bombers. New team, the Bayonne Toreadors, pushed the Paris Cockerels in their debut match and the Paris defeated the Cergy-Pontoise Coyotes convincingly.
In Bordeaux, the Toulousain team kicked away to a handy 20-point lead in the opening quarter against the home team. The same margin separated the teams by the main break with the Bombers determined to stay in touch and they crept to within 10 points by the final change. But the Stade Toulousain team unleashed a huge final quarter to run out eventual 37-point winners.
With AFLW clubs finalising their lists today in the wake of Tuesday's draft, Irish talent, Aisling McCarthy has been snared by the Western Bulldogs with pick 23 in the draft. She is one of four Irish women to be placed on AFLW team lists after the recent national and rookie drafts.
Aisling was a graduate of the Western Bulldogs' Cross-Code graduate program and was a part of the Cross-Code program held last month in Melbourne for women from across the world to try out for list spots. The Western Bulldogs were impressed by Aisling's talent and potential and did not hesitate to draft her on Tuesday.
The 22-year old Tipperary native came to Australia earlier in September to try her luck and has already achieved her primary goal. Her selection continues a gradual exodus of Irish talent to the AFLW as more women realise they can live a dream.
The GIANTS have welcomed Irish recruit Callum Brown (in the red and white left)to the club as a rookie for the 2019 season.
Brown is an up-and-coming Gaelic Football star in his home country and is a tall, skillful and athletic prospect.
The 18-year-old was identified by the GIANTS' Irish scouting program in July 2017 and undertook a 12-month trial process with the club.
He flew to Australia in August to spend two weeks training with the GIANTS under the eye of coach Leon Cameron.
Brown is the second Irish international signing in the club's short history after Setanta Ó hAilpín played two injury ridden year's with the club at the end of his career. Also currently on the club's list is Aidan Corr who was born in Northern Ireland but has lived in Australia since he was three.


Educator Exchange, Dinner Edition: How do you design high-quality professional development?
Share Educator Exchange, Dinner Edition: How do you design high-quality professional development?
This month's theme is all about designing effective professional development for your staff or colleagues. We will be discussing what critical elements are necessary to plan and execute a successful professional development meeting. We'll be offering dinner and the expertise of local educators on this topic.
James Likis is a former high school math teacher and co-founder of Do It Yourself, or DIY, Coaching. The typical teacher in BPS is only observed 5 times per year, so we wanted to create an alternative to traditional coaching that leverages video to have teachers coach themselves and one another.
Traveling by T: The Kebab Factory is accessible by bus or the closest T station is the Sullivan Square station on the orange line or the Harvard station on the red line. You can then catch a bus to the restaurant from either of these stations.
Parking: Street parking is available, but can be limited. Please plan additional time to find a place to park.


About Us | Human Curations | We believe in humanity flourishing.
In times gone by, or at least since Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations in 1776, businesses have, primarily, been motivated by the conventional bottom line, a singular objective of maximizing profits or shareholder wealth with no regard to the planet, people, and purpose.
Over the last fifty years, however, environmentalists and social justice advocates have pushed for a broader definition of the bottom line to include social and environmental impacts as well. This triple bottom line is commonly called the three P's: People, Planet and Profit.
We believe in a fourth bottom line as well: Purpose. We call this 4x Impact™. Consequently, we help good organizations, across the private, public, and social sectors, become great organizations through our distinctive and holistic framework that focuses on profits, the planet, people, and purpose.
Our 4x Impact™ framework has helped many organizations significantly improve their financial results while at the same time allowing communities and people to flourish financially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.


I work on remembering this is a journey and a moment in time. I work on phone calls, meetings, paperwork, referrals, big ideas and details. I work on dreaming, brainstorming and imagining the possibilities. I work on washing baseboards, door jams, kitchen cabinets and vacuuming out the freezer. Ah, anxiety.
I know the pieces will come together, but we are not there yet. We are working and waiting. And waiting is hard.
That part from "Oh, the places you'll go" makes me scream inside of my head every time I read it.


Today's track can be found on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, and it is the site of the North Carolina high school state championships. You NCAA track & field fans also know that the East Regional meet was just held here and finished up yesterday. The Aggies hosted two other outdoor meets here this season as well.
This looks like, and obviously is, an outstanding facility, and an excellent venue for a high school state meet. Originally built in 1981, Aggie Stadium has undergone a couple renovations over the years, and has a current seating capacity of just over 17,000. In North Carolina, there are four competitive classes for track & field. They each have their own separate 1-day meet, and all were held here. Class 1A and 3A were held Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th. Then the following weekend, Class 2A competed Friday, May 17th, with Class 4A wrapping things up the next day, May 18th. Complete results can be found here.
In my opinion, qualifying for, and competing in a state meet should be a special experience. When your meet is held at a facility like this, you know it will be something exciting for all of the athletes. I don't think you can get that same experience by going to another high school for a state championship. Nice job NCHSAA! You guys clearly get it!


text:
Let's Rock Broadway...
Let's Rock Broadway Tickets, Schedule & Tour dates 2023
Are you a fan of Let's Rock Broadway? Is there any particular upcoming Let's Rock Broadway event you cheer for? See the full schedule of events for Let's Rock Broadway at the ticket listing and book Let's Rock Broadway event tickets and event dates.
Let's Rock Broadway: The Diamonds
Lyric Theatre - Stuart Stuart, FL
Let's Rock Broadway Events Tickets Near Me Tonight, Today, This Weekend 2023-2024
Let's Rock Broadway Tickets & Tour Dates 2023. Browse the Let's Rock Broadway ticket listing and see the entire 2023 Schedule. Book your Let's Rock Broadway VIP meet-and-greet ticket packages. Find Let's Rock Broadway tour dates and schedule 2023 - Click here
Let's Rock Broadway Tickets, Tour Dates & Schedule 2023
As one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and Let's Rock Broadway tickets, we offer a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for all our customers. We're here to make sure you get what you bargained for- i.e., the best seat at your favorite Let's Rock Broadway event, without a hefty price tag.
Please select your state and city to find Let's Rock Broadway events in your city. Click here
Not Sure What To Bring To A Let's Rock Broadway Event?
There's nothing quite like your first Live concert tour or sports event, But before you head out to that awesome Let's Rock Broadway event, you'll need the right stuff. If you're wondering what to bring to a concert, we've got you covered. Make sure you have these things! - Click here
Just A Ticket - Bringing your favorite Let's Rock Broadway events directly to your doorstep!
Disclaimer Notice: This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Let's Rock Broadway in any way. This website is a tickets marketplace and acts as an intermediary between ticket buyers and ticket brokers to facilitate the purchase and sale of event tickets.
Let's Rock Broadway Tickets 2023, Let's Rock Broadway Tour Dates 2023, Let's Rock Broadway Schedule 2023


Make Your Child's Special Day EPIC!
Take the excitement and happiness of your child's birthday party to the next level at Epic Air where kids can literally jump off the walls! Over the last 6 year's we've held the tag line 'Not All Trampoline Parks Are Created Equal' close to our heart and hosted over 7,000 birthday parties. Most of all, our trampoline park and party hosts are filled with energy, fun, and service to help you make memories that will last a lifetime.
Epic Air proudly serves Nancy's Pizzas - gluten free options available!
Click here for our new private party package.
*All Day Jump and Ball Blaster time is valid from the schedule start time of birthday party until Epic Air closes (please see Hours and Pricing). No re-entry on All Day Wristbands.
♦ PARTY HOST - That interacts with the birthday party and pays extra attention to the guest of honor for the duration of the party. Party host also manages set up, check in, and clean up.
♦ RESERVED TABLE - In our bright and energetic party area for 2 hours. Need more space or looking for an exclusive experience? Ask about our deck and Xbox upgrades.
♦ PARTY SUPPLIES - Epic Air will provide a colored table cloth, plates, cups, napkins, and forks.
♦ PRIVATE DODGE BALL GAME - Be ready to record this EPIC game! Your private Dodgeball game is MC'd over the load speakers play by play while the guest of honor is given a competitive edge with 3 lives!
♦ T-SHIRT - For the guest of honor. Your child will also get a free slushie each time they wears their t-shirt to Epic Air for future jumps.
♦ BIRTHDAY WHEEL - One Birthday Wheel spin for the guest of honor.
♦ INVITATIONS - Printable and evite options.
♦ SOCKS: Can be added to party bags for a discounted price of $1.50/pair. All jumpers are required to wear Epic Grippie Socks which can be purchased for $2.
♦ SEATING UPGRADE: Give the kids an extra epic experience! Upgrade a basic or unlimited package for $75 for extra space on deck or in the Xbox area. You'll be in the center of all the action!
♦ PIZZA: $20 for each additional pizza (Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni). Additional toppings $2 each.
♦ CATERING MENU: Exclusively for Family Packages! Choose from salads, wings, deep dish, and more! View menu here.
$100 non-refundable deposit at time of booking for Unlimited and Basic Package. $200 non-refundable deposit required for Family Unlimited Jump Package.
No outside food or drink is allowed with the exception of birthday cake. Please note that Epic Air does not provide birthday cakes.
Fill out the following form and we will contact you to reserve your party.


text:
SNK and DotEmu's 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves' Hits iOS w/ Online Multiplayer (via @toucharcade)
Developer : SNK CORPORATION
Content Advisory Rating: 12+
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ A new generation in the wolf bloodline. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES joins the battle on iPhone ! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ABOUT THE GAME FEATURES ■"FATAL FURY" Series' new generation title This latest installment in the legendary series from SNK welcomes a new hero with Rock Howard, the posthumous successor of Geese Howard who was raised by the "Legendary Wolf" Terry Bogard, and a host of all-new charismatic characters with their own unique background story and goals. ■A fully redesigned game system "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" renews the series with the "T.O.P. SYSTEM", a revolutionary game mechanic that can be set anywhere on the character's lifebar and gives access to a unique attack and significantly increases the character's hitting power. Moreover, the "JUST DEFENDED" mechanic offers a multitude of bonuses to the player if he successfully blocks his enemy's attacks at the last moment. Finally, the "BREAKING" feature allows to cancel specific special moves to other for impressive combos and damage. ■New charismatic characters With the exception of the series' historical hero "Terry Bogard", all the participating characters in "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" are new, and some of them have some connections with characters from previous installments. ■New features unique to this mobile port In addition to the 4 & 6 button type layouts, the "SP" and "FM" special buttons allows the user to respectively activate Special and Desperation Moves with the touch of a button. Furthermore, this faithful port of "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" features a "PRACTICE" mode, in which you can train all you moves and best combos, a "SURVIVAL" mode, where you fight all the game characters until your life bar depletes to zero. Finally, "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES " is also compatible with "Bluetooth" game controllers for the best game experience ever. ■2P VERSUS PLAY via the WiFi functionality Challenge your friends in intense and epic battles via your smartphone's WiFi functionality!