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It seems that wherever there is a spooky dark mansion, there is usually trouble afoot. This being the case with this game, our hero Mr. Pratt has to deal with zombies, evil bats, spiders and more in his mansion, which have returned for revenge or something along those lines. Innovative ideas for each of the rooms that you explore, involving puzzles that will make you think before you act, and great suspenseful music all combine to set the stage for Mr. Pratt 2.
When a legion of horrid monsters decide to invade the mansion of retired chemistry professor Mr. Pratt, he knows he must defeat them in the art of combat. He sets out to defeat the monsters that have invaded, and bring peace and tranquility to the world again, as well as the grand mansion that he managed to earn on a teacher's salary.
The controls are simple. Move with the left and right arrow keys, jump with the up arrow key and shoot with the space bar. To begin blasting away, you must to first collect a weapon in each room. The objective is to clear every room of all the monsters, and once you do so you can move onto the next one. Graphically the game looks nice overall. Most of the environments do look the same in terms of the colours used, but the general atmosphere of a dark and spooky mansion is shown very well. The challenges in each room are quite varied, and they get progressively harder as you proceed further into the mansion. Conserving ammo is especially important in some areas, while avoiding enemies to get your weapon can be important in other levels, too.
The music fits the mood of the game superbly. It is somewhat dark and suspenseful, and added to the whole gloominess while traveling through the mansion. The sound effects are decent as well; there is no cheesiness, and they fit the actions nicely.
The only problem with all the exploration is that it becomes repetitive after a while. Clearing each room will take some time and there are many to explore, but eventually doing the same thing, even with varied room mechanics, enemy placement, and platforms takes its toll. It also would have been nice if there were some more variety to the mansion itself. The dark colors are good and all but even some bright rooms would not have been bad.
Overall, this was a pretty good game. If you're looking for a platform game to try out, give Mr. Pratt 2 a try and see for yourself.


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And if you had told us before our campaign began that we'd be launching to over 12,000 backers -- and that we would eventually break $2M in pledges -- we're not so sure that we would've believed you.
We'll have some photos of what it looks like on the Superbook later on in the week.
A massive thank you to our wonderful backer community for your constant support, and for spreading the word like wildfire - and special thanks to those of you who have helped us grow the community through our referral program.
There 7 days left. Let's get those backlit keys!
Many of you have been asking for better pictures of the Blue Superbook, exclusive to Kickstarter backers of the Superbook Special. Well, here it is!
Remember, this particular color is available only on Kickstarter, and we have no plans on offering it after. Want to get the Blue Superbook? Back the Superbook Special, Commuter Special, or Family Special tiers.
And finally, we're excited to go into our last week with awesome momentum, even while our team is short staffed and traveling. Thanks again to all of you who are helping answer questions / comments, it means so much to us. And thank you all for making this possible!
Jason Lynch, Lucas Caruana, and 103 more people like this update.
Any video showing if the Chromebit stick will work with the Superbook?
Question online it states that I pledge $119 but I added $55 for the upgrade and I was charged $174 do I need to worry?
Hi, can you provide the web link where I can obtain the instruction about "Pi book". Thank you.
so with the addition of the raspberry pi as an option, have you guys thought of creating a version where one can embed the pi into the superbook?
@Stephen Keyes Yes, although you may want to use the speakerphone for calls.
@Marc Schnabel After the project is funded you will receive a link to the survey through Backerkit, where you will be able to specify pledge details and confirm your shipping address.
Really cool, congrats. Sorry if this has already been answered, but how can I choose the color for my Superbooks, and how do you determine the right key decals and charger? Thanks for answers in advance.
Sorry if this has been answered before, the comments are near impossible to search.
Are you still able to use your Android phone fully (make calls, answer texts/check e-mail etc) while connected to the Superbook?
Congratulations on reaching the stretch goal.
A few answers, as far as I know. Please correct me if I'am wrong in any point.
@Edward Lazo Scott: They will add backlit keys for another 25$ when they reach 2.5M (Or they do it anyways if they are close enough to 2.5M) Yet we did not reach that goal, but there are 7 days left and I guess we get there (Estimate between 2.3M and 2.8M) So to get the backlit key, you would need to add another 25$ to your pledge. To indicate you want the blue one, there will be a survey after the campaign finished.
@Benjamin Williams: I would assume that the spare USB port will be ok to power the Raspberry PI but the model they tested it on may yet does not have this port (this is a guess by me) because this is a stretch goal and they have to design it first.
The blue one looks stunning. Will definitely be picking that one in my pledge.
The Raspberry Pi still needs to be plugged into the mains? Will it not pull in power from the spare USB port?
First congratulations on reaching $2 million in backers!!
I have just pledged $224 to get the optional Blue Laptop with 1080p plus delivered to me in the UK. Is the back-lit option being offered now? and if so how do I go about opting for this? Plus at what point do I indicate I would like the Blue one?
Do you write a howto for the Raspberry Pi?
Being that backers reached $2 million, will the back-lit option be offered after all? Because I really want that along with the 1080p screen.
Congrats Team Andromium! On the way to $2.5 . . . I want my backlit keys. All the best.
Actually... crap. This update pretty much means I'll have to buy a 3D printer so I can make a mount for the pi, now.
@Yosef What distro of linux does it run? It should work... but you may need to do some hacking to get the libraries and all to compile/load. If it's debian based, you should be ok with minimal effort, though.
Have you tried Smartbook with a ChromeBit? How about an Intel Compute Stick (both Windows and Ubuntu)? This has the potential to be all computers in one.
Very nice! I wish you would consider upgrading all Smartbooks to have HD screens. I would think this would make good sense for everyone and would likely be a way to also keep the price for doing so down. I guess we still need to add on $30 if we want HD?
This is great news! I'm very happy about raspberry pi support! How about support for CHIP the nine dollar computer? It was a kickstarter project I supported.
I'd need to see them side by side from a few angles before making a decision. I'm currently leaning towards gold.

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Woodside's Abby Jorgensen, 13, jumps for the U.S.
It might sound like a movie plot: A girl who loves to ride more than anything else becomes the sole representative of her country at an international riding competition in a faraway land. But it really happened to 13-year-old Abby Jorgensen of Woodside, who recently was the only U.S. rider to qualify for the International Children's World Show Jumping Finals in Abu Dhabi.
Abby is tall and slender with a broad smile and wheat-blonde hair pulled back in a no-fuss knot. The gaping holes at the knees of both legs of her jeans are from romping around on all fours in the backyard.
She loves school and, in addition to riding six days a week, plays basketball and volleyball. This first impression wouldn't likely provide many clues but this eighth-grader at Woodside Elementary is a tough competitor.
Her recent experience at a prestigious international competition demonstrated that winning isn't just about walking away with the top prize.
She is polite and appears refreshingly unaffected by pop culture. When she talks about what it's like to compete, Abby's expression becomes serious, her gaze turning inward as she appears to focus on something deep inside.
"I just think about what I have to do and get into a 'zone,'" says Abby, who began riding as soon as she could walk. "Horses have taught me about dedication and committing to something that brings results."
Abby's mother, Sara Jorgensen, a top competitor for many years, added: "Abby is very competitive deep down but she has also become a great sportsman. In the classroom she is always encouraging the other kids."
From the time Abby was little, says her mother, she loved horses, and it wasn't just about riding them. "On rainy days, I would tell Abby that we wouldn't be able to ride and she would say, 'That's OK, we can brush them instead.'"
Abby trains with Butch, Lu and Guy Thomas, Maja Lindemann and Jeni Emmanuel of Willow Tree Farm at the Horse Park in Woodside.
In May 2009, Abby began competing in Children's Jumper events on Mandell, a Dutch warmblood mare owned by Signe Ostby of Woodside.
Last year she rode Mandell to win five Children's Jumper Classics at shows in Pebble Beach, Sacramento, Woodside and Menlo Park, and was the top Children's Jumper rider in Northern California.
Created as a way for talented young riders to experience high-level international competition, the International Children's World Show Jumping Finals are held annually in a different host country.
The event is conducted under the auspices of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale, or in English, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports), the governing body of equestrian sports whose rules govern the Olympics and other competitions worldwide.
To qualify for the world show, hopeful 12- to 14-year-olds must qualify by winning preliminary competitions in their home countries. They are tested on both jumping ability and speed, riding four different courses in two days. The winning rider must complete each round without any faults and with the fastest speed in the second round.
The West Coast FEI qualifier was held in October 2009 in Del Mar in Southern California. While Sara Jorgensen remained at home to be near her critically ill father, Abby made the journey to Southern California escorted by Karl Cook, son of Signe Ostby and Scott Cook, and a world-class rider. "I was literally at my father's bedside and followed the whole thing while everyone texted me about what was going on," recalled Sara.
Riding Mandell, Abby won all four rounds and then waited in suspense for three weeks while the scores from all competing countries were tallied and ranked.
Only one rider from each participating country is eligible for the international phase of competition and only the top 16 scores outside the host country may advance to the finals.
In a few weeks, she would be riding on the other side of the world.
After a 15-hour flight, Abby, Sara and trainer Guy Thomas landed in Dubai to be greeted by the worst storm to hit the area in many years. With thunder, lightning and enough rain to cover some of the roads in two feet of water, it was labeled a "100 Year" event.
Torrential rains also caused the collapse of a roof at a brand new hotel — the very one where our intrepid travelers were lodged. The weather was just one of several challenges they would face in the coming week.
Having made it through the first night, Sara opened the curtains to be greeted by the sight of a large camel right outside the window. "That's when I realized that we were very, very far away from home," she recalled.
A total of 30 young riders, boys and girls from 12 to 14 years old, came together for the week-long finals in Abu Dhabi last Dec. 11-18. Half the riders represented host countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Qatar. The other half were from other countries around the world, including Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Russia and the United States.
One might expect an international sporting event to be fraught with ego and politics, but according to Sara, it was quite the opposite: "The parents were awesome. Nobody caused problems or wanted special attention. There was no talk of politics or religion, and everyone got together at night. It was the nicest feeling."
Harmony also ruled with the kids, and although language was sometimes a problem, they made it work. "Everyone seemed innocent and sweet," says Sara. "They all connected and were just happy to get to ride."
Days leading up to the competition were divided between the horse-selection process and being entertained by the host countries.
Excursions to the Grand Mosque and Gold Souk in Dubai were on everyone's itinerary, as was the produce market, where they were introduced to Snake Fruit, a regional item with tough reptilian looking outer skin. A highlight was getting to see a World Cup soccer game between Argentina and North Korea.
As much as they enjoyed the activities, the cultural experiences left little time to work with the horses. Heavy rains the first three days had kept the horses inside, adding even more to the challenge.
Riders coming in for the competition were required to draw from a pool of horses supplied by the host country, most of which were thoroughbreds/warmblood crossbreds similar to those in the U.S.
Although she prepared — before heading for the Middle East — by riding as many different horses as she could, the "luck of the draw" was not about to be in Abby's favor.
Horse No. 1 was lame and was subsequently removed from the pool. Horse No. 2 seemed to have missed his true calling as a saddle bronc. After seeing Abby take two hard landings, Sara and Guy declared, "Enough!" and requested another draw. With Horse No. 3, things were starting to look up. The horse was sound and willing.
With only a brief time to practice, Abby rode Horse N0. 3 in the first round of competition. Though he was trying hard, the horse was having difficulty with the turns — a critical element in timed jumping competitions.
Seeing that blood was beginning to stream from the animal's mouth, Abby dismounted and removed the bridle. Back up inside along the outer edge of the molars, sharp "points" (protrusions normally filed down or "floated" as part of routine veterinary care) had lacerated the animal's cheek.
At Sara and Guy's insistence, a veterinarian was summoned. Treatment of the horse's teeth and wounds required sedation and meant that he would not be allowed to compete in the next event, then less than 24 hours away.
In order to remain in the competition, Abby had to draw for yet another horse. Unfortunately, Horse No. 4 turned out to be a lot like Horse NO. 2 and with no time left for schooling, they made the difficult decision to scratch from the remainder of the competition.
Any disappointment she might have felt evidently didn't show and according to Sara, Abby switched to helping other riders still in the competition. "She was just so happy to be there. She couldn't wait to go and support the other kids," said Sara.
In the end, riders from the host countries took the top four spots. Fifth and sixth places went to two German riders.
"They were all really good," Abby declared.
Because she has represented the U.S. in international competition, she is now entitled to wear the American flag or "shield" on her hunt coat for the rest of her career in competition.
But the best thing about going to Abu Dhabi? "Meeting a lot of kids from all over the world," Abby said. Through e-mails, Facebook and other high-tech means of communication, she is keeping in touch with new friends around the world.
As for Sara, the best part of the trip was seeing her child do so well.
"She was faced with so many challenges, yet she came out of it with a smile on her face and a belief in herself," Sara said. "Guy was thrilled at how well she handled the adversity.
"It was an adventure. I know she will dig even deeper because of this experience."
That would seem to be the case. Since January, Abby and Mandell have won two more championships and have competed in six qualifiers for another international competition at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada, later this year. Competing in the final round held in Sacramento a few weeks ago, Abby finished as the top-scoring rider for the NorCal qualifier division.
Abby is also an ambassador for JustWorld International, a charity devoted to providing education and other essentials in the developing world and whose programs are all funded by equestrian sports. She donates prize money as well as what she makes selling surplus eggs from the Jorgensen chickens.
Although she might have wished for a different outcome at the competition in Abu Dhabi, Abby Jorgensen is a winner by anybody's measure.
About the author: Maggie Mah Johnson lives and rides horses in Woodside. She is writing this as a member of WHOA! (Woodside Horse Owner's Association), whose mission is to promote and preserve the equestrian lifestyle. For more information on WHOA!, go to whoa94062.org or call 380-6408.

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In Vancouver at the greengrocers, I always go through the 1 dollar bin. It’s where they sell small bags of fruit and vegetables that are on the go. They are a great opportunity to make preserves. I hate seeing things go to waste. I’ve discovered how to preserve properly lately and this is an exciting prospect. Preserves make such a nice homemade gift. Put a bit of cloth on top of the lid, a ribbon, a sticker et voila!
In this case, I found a bag of 6 mangoes which was an invitation to make chutney. Chutney is very easy to make and it’s a great incentive to cook Indian style dishes, or to make stylish sandwiches.
Sweat the onion – thinly sliced – in olive oil for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the tomatoes cut in quarters, cook for 3 more minutes. Add mango – cut roughly – add the rest of the ingredients and cook for another minute. Turn on low heat for 30 minutes or so and stir from time to time. The mix should be sticking to the pan a bit, which means it’s caramelising a little.
To sterilise: boil your jars and lids for 10 minutes. Remove them from water with a wooden spoon and let them dry.
When chutney is ready, pour into jars up to 1 inch or two from top. Close the lids.
In a big pot cover the jars with water + 2 inches on top. Boil for 15 minutes. Remove from pot carefully, don’t burn yourself!
Let them cool down. You will hear the distinctive ‘pop’ sound which means they are vacuum sealed.

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What’s been keeping me so busy lately? Well, college for one thing–preparing for student teaching especially. But also, my dog, Nikki, is going to have puppies within the next couple of weeks! We geared up for the puppies to arrive by giving Nikki a full grooming! Here is an action-packed 3 minute version of the process! Boy, do I ever wish it only took 3 minutes give Nikki a full trim! In reality, this grooming took about an hour-and-a-half.
If you want to see a slower version so you can get an idea of my techniques, try my 10 minute version of the same grooming. The sounds are HILARIOUS, being sped up and high-pitched. I assure you that any squeaks you hear are MY voice at 8x its normal speed, and NOT Nikki whining!
Check out those fur-covered socks! Now you know why I wear the grooming outfit to protect my clothes from all the clingy fur, but, unfortunately, the outfit didn’t come with sock-covers. Next time I think I will wear plastic bags over my socks!
Here she is after her trim! Check out that big pregnant belly!! I wonder how many puppies she’s got in there!! We’ll just have to wait and see! If you’d like to get more info on our puppies, check out of website: Countryside Cavachons.

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Is Hybrid Engines the Future for Jeep?
One of the biggest successes of late for Chrysler is the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The new minivan has been winning awards and fans as news of its amazing stats get out. One of the most notable is how the hybrid powertrain gets it 84 miles per gallon equivalent in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range. The future of the auto industry is figuring out how to best approach the upcoming electric trend and with the Pacifica leading the way, Jeep maybe offering hybrid powertrains in all of their future vehicles.
The article goes on to reference that Marchionne had already said the Jeep Wrangler JL will have a hybrid version. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer will also have a hybrid powertrain. It certainly seems to be the way of the future. The green craze that is going around the auto industry is going to be replicated where it can and the Pacifica is a sign that FCA is committed to achieving this in most of their line-ups. While Dodge is pushing out the horsepower with their monster engines, it seems that Jeep will be seeing what having hybrid powertrains can help it do.
Americans are having a love affair with Jeep. Car buyers have been flocking to the brand in the recent years since the Chrysler brand has resurged after its crash years ago. The reason for the uptick of Chrysler sales month over month of late has been because of this love for Jeep. That record continues into August where Jeep had one of their best months ever.
The stars of the month for Jeep was the already very popular Wrangler. The Wrangler has always been one of Jeep’s bigger vehicles and it seems to be joined by the Cherokee. The Cherokee at first seemed to be the underdog of the Jeep family. When it was first revealed how the look was, many balked at the changes happening to Jeep. As time went on and the Jeep had time to prove its worth, it showed that looks on a Jeep is only skin deep. The public has spoken and it seems the Cherokee is the new darling of the brand.
Jeep Sets June Sales Record: More Popular Than Ever!
One of the most remarkable success stories in the auto industry of late is the rise of the Jeep. Back when Chrysler was facing bankruptcy and its future was uncertain, nothing seemed further from thought than the idea that they’d be able to turn it around in the upcoming years. Since recovering, the success story of Chrysler is a fascinating one, and one of the main reasons for that bounce-back is due to a new found fever for Jeeps.
CheatSheet.com examined this new wave of love for Jeep. June was an amazing month for the Jeep brand. It had the best June sales ever. Many Jeep vehicles had record-setting months including the new Jeep Cherokee and the ever-popular Jeep Wrangler. Even the newest member of the family, the Jeep Renegade, had an increase of 10% from May.
This is an incredible feat considering that Jeep, back when the company was going under, was struggling with American sales. Now, it’s not just selling here in the States, but has caught on overseas. Jeep recently invested in a new plant for production in India, showing that Jeep is one of the bigger international favorites.
The future seems even brighter. The Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat experienced a higher than expected sales demand and Jeep is looking to capitalize on the popularity of the Hellcat name. A Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Hellcat is expected next year. This new SUV has potential to put some change into the market and have competitors scared.
What is it you’d like to see from Jeep in the coming years? What do you think they need to do to keep the momentum going?


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At the centre of Earth Trust’s mission and vision is the core value that access to natural green spaces is vital for people.
2014-15 was an outstanding year for Earth Trust.
In 2015-16 our volunteering team gave an incredible 2,343 volunteer days.


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Taste test: Mostly a big thumb's-up to these chips.
They're seriously hot, so moderation may be in order. But the chips and spices are both first-rate -- you get a nice crunch and potato flavor for about a millisecond before the heat kicks in and your mouth explodes. One panelist grumbled that the chips are "actually not that hot for something with the word 'habanero' on it," but other comments included the following: "These babies will heat your mouth right up." "Woah!!! I'm on fire -- where's the dip?" "I think my face might be melting. Very nice."
From the package: “Feel Alive!” ... A heat index measures the chips at “Hot As Hell!” ... other graphics include a skeleton's head and flames.

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text: These tiny clip-on LED lights are amazing! And what makes them so outstanding is their versatility and usefulness, which makes these a perfect gift for everyone and any occasion. This amazing mini LED zipper light will add color, light and safety to any jacket, backpack, or even to a pet's collar! It is long lasting and durable, so you can use it for a long time. It comes with a zipper hook, allowing you to clip it to any zipper, or even to a keychain, to provide instant light. It is great at home, office, travel, clothing, pets, camping and more. And batteries are a snap to replacce - no tools required!

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text: Carsten, Lester, and Lawrence look over the hills from a ridge we sat on. They were trying to figure out the easiest way to trail the cattle back in a few days, which will be about a 30 mile trek that will take a couple days. There’s a lot they have to consider, where to cross roads, where to go through dates, where to rest the cattle, how to avoid big ridges and canyons.


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"Today we already do a lot of things in our microprocessors to turn off parts of them that are not being used. It's pretty straight forward, everybody does it. But what we don't do and nobody does is if you look outside of the actual microprocessor or the chipset, what could you do to the rest of the computer to actually turn off things that are not being used. "
That could extend the life of laptop batteries...and save on the power used by desktop PCs as well. You can find us on the Web at BootCamp.com. I'm Fred Fishkin.


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Firstly, this book is beautiful. I am magnetically drawn to yellow objects, and that really is how I found this book, not a your typical bookstore though, at Goodwill, where I find everything.
I have flossed 90 times in the last five years. I know this because 5 years is how long it took me to use my 90 count pack of flossers. I purchased a new pack and some mouthwash this month. Every evening I get to feel very good about my dental health. And apparently, I'm adding years to my life.
Inside are beautifully designed pages full of simple activities to create newness and fun in your life.
This book has many ideas I've thought about and I'm excited to have an external source of motivation to complete them. The Pizza, Nap, and Quote challenges I found today when I was taking pictures. All of them excite me and give me awesome ideas.
Attitude is the most important aspect of our happiness. I have been efforting to look forward to my job as opposed to dreading it lately. It is definitely a choice, I have to switch my negative thoughts off, and shove them from my brain, literally. I want to cultivate happiness and contentment in my life, even though all the pieces aren't where I'd like them to be.
I think this book is a helpful step in the direction I want to go this year. Lots of projects to start.
I had been eating oatmeal once a week with our sunday breakfast group, because I was tired of the other menu choices. But as per book of doing request, I have been eating it during the week instead. It actually is a nice switch from cold cereal.
Every year since I was in high school I have made new years resolutions. Hoping at last to be the person I wanted to be. I listed 10 ways I knew I could be a better person, and if I was lucky when I checked the list in June I had done 3 or 5.
Brilliantly a few years ago I started shortening my list, 5 maximum. Then I should be able to complete them all! Haha, no. This year blogging is not on my list. But it is in reality.
Well, Hi. My name is Sara. I am going to be writing here, at least once a week all year.
One of the projects I have already started is called The Book of DoingI by Allison Arden. I am a sucker for activity based books.
I love read, craft, and photograph everything. I'm also in the middle of find the perfect homemade shampoo for my hair. Those are some of what you will find here this year.

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What does the Cross call us to as followers of Jesus in 2019?
Our community will hear selected readings from Elizabeth Johnson’s Creation and the Cross: The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril, and Stricken by God? Nonviolent Identification and the Victory of Christ. We will explore how the violent death of Jesus on the Cross has implications for carrying the message of peace and forgiveness in our world today.
When you look at this image of the cross, you will see that there really is NO CROSS. It is the BODY OF CHRIST, Christ has assimilated the cross within himself. It is a great reminder to us that there are many parts of Christ’s Body who are suffering today. The cross comes to each of us in many various forms and shapes, but it is not always visible, except to “those who have eyes to see.” This image was made by people who have “eyes to see.” The crosses are made in Rwanda to assist those who have suffered great tragedy and who endure much suffering. It is clear to them that there is no death without resurrection. In their own words, “We are a crucified but risen people.” May this image of the BODY of CHIRST unite us in prayer with them and with all the members of the BODY of CHRIST.
We hope you can join us for liturgy or our Contemplative Stations of the Cross this Lent as we pray for the world so in need of peace and forgiveness.


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Mike Carson, second from left, and other members of the Empire-Fagan Coalition continue to take on mining interests in Davidson Canyon.
For five years, Mike Carson and other members of the Empire-Fagan Coalition have been telling anyone who'll listen that there's something remarkable about the ocotillo-covered hills of Davidson Canyon, southeast of Tucson, and that the area deserves protection from mining leases approved by the Arizona State Land Department.
Someone is finally paying attention.
Two government agencies have weighed in on a 404 permit application filed by California Portland Cement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
In 2007, CalPortland was issued two new leases by the Land Department for limestone-mining claims on property in the Davidson Canyon area. The General Mining Act of 1872 allows mining on public lands, and Carson, president of the Empire-Fagan Coalition, has always questioned the law—especially when such mining has the potential to jeopardize nearby residential wells and natural water sources.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency joined more than 200 regional organizations and individuals who filed formal protests during a recent public-comment period for the Corps of Engineers permit-application process. If approved, the application would allow the company to build a haul road through the middle of Davidson Canyon—which is now considered a protected waterway by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
The Fish and Wildlife and EPA letters ask the Corps of Engineers to do a larger-level environmental review to determine whether a permit should be issued—particularly because the permit would allow the company to dredge and divert washes and wetlands that directly feed into the Cienega watershed. The road would eventually allow easier access between the mine quarry and Highway 83.
"I'm very proud of what we've done," Carson says. "Now, we've really backed (CalPortland) into a corner."
When the Tucson Weekly talked to Carson, he was getting ready to speak with other activists in front of U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Jay Jensen at public meetings on the proposed Rosemont Mine, hosted by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, in Sonoita and Green Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24.
"I feel like we're coming to this public meeting on the heels of major success. That feels good. I hope I'm not being too dogmatic when I explain what is going on to (Jensen), but, look, we're up against these people who want this resource, but these guys are doing things they are not supposed to be doing," Carson says.
When asked to comment, CalPortland issued a statement to the Weekly that says the company is continuing work with the Corps of Engineers on the permit and is working on responses to letters from the 35-day public comment period, which ended Sept. 11.
"These responses will address the questions and comments from the public as well as the agencies, which will include the letters from the EPA and Game and Fish," the statement reads. "In addition to the response, CalPortland will be submitting an alternative analysis which will look at other options to mining the limestone at the Empires Quarry."
CalPortland has started work on a part of the proposed road that does not cross washes. A permit issued last year by Pima County allowed the company to blade the area and begin road construction. On the CalPortland Web site, the company confirms that it removed more than 600 cacti—with help from the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, a plant-rescue organization—last spring.
In September, however, Carson and other Empire-Fagan Coalition members went before the Pima County Board of Supervisors with concerns that the company was not following permit guidelines and was improperly encroaching on waterways.
According to Eric Shepp, manager of the Pima County Flood Control District's Flood Plain Management Division, he visited the site and determined the company has deviated from the original road plan first approved by the county. The original permit, however, has expired, and the county has asked the company to return with a riparian-habitat-mitigation plan, worked out with the Corps of Engineers, in order to receive another permit.
"That could take some time," Shepp says.
If CalPortland's 404 permit is rejected by the Corps, the road work done so far would leave a scar in the area for a road going nowhere. In response, CalPortland said in its statement: "CalPortland removed and transplanted vegetation in areas that did not fall under permits by Pima County Flood Control or the Army Corps of Engineers. Due to the scrutiny of this project, the Army Corps of Engineers was notified that we would be operating on the property. ... While work was being completed, Pima County Flood Control inspected the property and agreed that we were working within the law and that there were no deviations to their Flood Plain Use Permit."
Jeffery Parsons, a senior attorney with the Western Mining Action Project, which is representing the Empire-Fagan Coalition, says that he found it odd that the company began work on the road before getting the permit from the Corps of Engineers for all of the road work.
"I think it's a bullying tactic used by the company to make residents feel this is a done deal," Parsons says.
The letters from Fish and Wildlife and the EPA, however, prove the road and mine don't have an automatic green light. Parsons says the letters are reminiscent of the last big win the Empire-Fagan Coalition had against mining interests, back in 2006.
The group was able to get a stay on all activities at the Andrada Quarry at the end of Wentworth Road, from the Interior Board of Land Appeals. Tucson's Bureau of Land Management office had previously approved a mining and reclamation plan for a mining lease the state gave to W.R. Henderson Construction.
Parsons says the coalition argued that the mine's proposed wells for the Andrada Quarry could potentially pollute surrounding residential wells. The BLM stated that it was impossible, because the residential wells were much deeper than the mine well, but Parsons proved the BLM data was inaccurate and that new data showed the wells were on a similar level.
"Henderson, at that point, dropped their public land mining plans," Parsons says.
Parsons says mining companies often argue that the 1872 mining law is an open invite, but that isn't always true. The federal Clean Water Act determines what the best public interests are—and that is what the agencies need to consider during permitting processes, he says.

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As the rumor mill never stops churning, this is a mix of fact and rumor. Fact is, the patent is very real, but the rumor (or speculation around the fact) is feasible, but still a rumor.
Sony has officially patented technology that would allow the next console (PS5?) to feature backwards compatibility. Even more interesting, the patent isn’t simply restricted to the PS4, but it includes backward compatibility for the PS3, PS2 and the original PS1. This quite a hefty patent indeed.
With the Xbox One X about to release, and analyst speculation that PS5 will drop in 2018/2019 (not to mention Sony execs have confirmed it is under development), I thought it would be a good time to ask what PlayStation gamers would like to see featured in the future console.
While many of us shared the same ideas, there were several ideas that hadn’t even crossed my mind. With more than 300 responses in 4 hours, I am excited to go down the list of our most wanted features for PS5, and would also want to extend my gratitude to those that participated.
It seems to be common knowledge that PlayStation 5 is in the making. Mentioned several times by Sony executives recently, PS5 is happening, but I myself am looking further into the future of PlayStation.
I know many of you are thinking “whoa now! Slow down Travis! I’m not even ready for a PS5, let alone what comes after that!”, but hear me out. I don’t expect to see much of a leap from the PS4 (PRO) to PS5. The chances of the PS5 arriving in the next two years seems likely, but I don’t believe we will be seeing a PS6.
Friends and fellow gamers, we have reached a turning point in the history of gaming. We're all loving the PS4 and PlayStation VR, but we cannot forget where we came from. The PS3 was an excellent console that brought us some of the best franchises in gaming, and now, ten years after its release, it's time to say goodbye.

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Every real matrix $A$ can be reduce to real Schur form $T = U^T A U$ using an orthogonal similiary transform $U$. Here the matrix $T$ is quasi-triangular form with 1 by 1 or 2 by 2 blocks on the main diagonal. Each 1 by 1 block corresponds to a real eigenvalue of $A$ and each 2 by 2 block corresponds to a pair of complex conjugate eigenvalues of $A$.
The eigenvalue reordering problem consists of finding an orthogonal similarity transformation $V$ such that the user's selection of eigenvalues of $A$ appears along the diagonal of the upper left corner of $S = V^T T V$.
In LAPACK the relevant routine double precision routine is called DTRSEN. Daniel Kressner has written a blocked version by the name BDTRSEN. The ScaLAPACK routine is PDTRSEN.
I am looking for applications and algorithms where advances in solving the eigenvalue reordering problem would have real benefits.
We can easily generate test matrices in quasi triangular form, but we are having trouble deciding the shape of a realistic distribution of the user's selection of eigenvalues.
From my perspective, subspace iteration with Ritz acceleration is an ideal algorithm for testing improvements to the reordering algorithm. It needs (sparse) matrix vector multiplication, a tall QR algorithm and a reordering algorithm.
However, is hard for me to find real life problems where it is clear that a particular set of eigenpairs is physically interesting.
We can do eigenvalue reordering for dense matrices of dimension 40,000 using a shared memory machine. The best performance is achieved when the user selects about 50% of all eigenvalues.
For example, in certain hydrodynamic stability problems you will have unique eigenvalues that are associated with physical phenomena such as Kelvin--Helmholtz modes or Tollmien--Schlichting waves. In fluid-structure-interaction problems, the resonant mode can be associated with a flapping instability.
Is this along the lines of what you are looking for? If so, I'm sure others will chirp in with examples from their fields; if not, can you sharpen up the question?
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The Farfisas formed in early 2011 on Long Island, NY by Frankie who was at that time performing with a rockabilly band named 'Hey Hey, Why Why?' and living out of a Winnebago. He ran in to Freddie who worked at a local bait and tackle shop. The two hit it off and decided to form their own band.
After seeing Fredo and Philip performing as the duo 'Rude Dude', Frankie coaxed them to join what would eventually become the Farfisas. Everyone took the surname 'Farfisas' as a tip of the hat to The Ramones.
Without any record company support, the band booked all their own shows along the south shore. They quickly grew a following of hair stylists and several used car dealers who were in between jobs.
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Shells and still more shells dumped by the million in France ready for the call of the gunners. - Otago Witness, 24.7.1918.
The battle on the western front continues to go favourably for the Allies, although their advance, the first-fruits of General Foch's dramatic counterstroke, has very sensibly slackened, as was to be expected upon the recovery of the Germans from their surprise and upon the adjustment of their forces for a vigorous resistance.
The seizure of the initiative by the Allies has been productive of highly important military results. Whatever, the full significance of these may yet be shown to be, the immediate effect, we are entitled to believe, is the complete failure of another phase of the enemy's great offensive. The German official despatches may discount the success of the Allies as they will, but they cannot disguise the facts that the Allies are now established at and beyond Chateau Thierry, that they dominate Soissons, and that the Germans themselves have paid a bitter price for their initial success in crossing the Marne.
A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that on her trip from Wellington on Monday night the Maori experienced what was probably the roughest and most prolonged passage in her history. The vessel left Wellington at 3.19 in the afternoon, and immediately on emerging from Wellington Heads was caught by a southwest gale of hurricane force. The wind and a heavy sea reduced the vessel's speed to about five or six knots per hour and swept the decks frequently. At 9.5 p.m. she had reached Cape Campbell, where blinding snow showers were encountered. The vessel progressed about six or eight knots per hour, the opaque atmosphere making navigation difficult. Captain Manning, however, managed to keep the vessel well within her course. The trip occupied 20 hours - roughly eight hours longer than is usually taken by the Maori.
KOKONGA, July 22: Very severe weather conditions still prevail here. On Saturday night four inches of snow fell, and yesterday a strong southwest gale piled it in drifts. There was another similar fall of snow last night, and a high wind, and this morning the snow is drifted in places up to four feet. Last night was the coldest night during the past three weeks. The thermometer registered two degrees below zero.
OTUREHUA, July 22; A bitterly cold wind accompanied by frequent heavy showers of snow commenced about 4 p.m on Saturday, and continued until a late hour this morning. The snow drifted to such an extent that it is difficult to say what amount fell, but probably six inches would be a fair estimate. It was one of the most severe storms experienced here for years. Twelve degrees of frost were registered yesterday morning, and the thermometer continued below freezing point all day yesterday.
MIHIWAKA, July 23: The Mihiwaka district has been visited by a very severe snowstorm, the worst known in the district for a very long time. In the Blueskin end of the district the main road is blocked by drifts up to 12ft. The junction of this road and the Mopanui road is quite impassible for vehicular traffic. The fences are quite covered. Stock are having a rough time and some of the animals have been fed by falling the bush trees. The sheep are now quite safe, having found refuge in the bush. Today, a good thaw is setting in, and plenty of feed is now available.


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Assigning a person to an event is like scheduling a staff member for a shift. Once you have assigned the employee for the event you can have reminders sent to the person(s) as the date gets closer.
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Dr. Pat Hutchings is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Museum Research Institute. She received her B.Sc. with Special Honors from Queen Mary’s College of the University of London and her Ph.D. and D.Sc. in reproductive biology of a sea worm from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Pat is a Fellow and Senior Vice President of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Whales. She is Past president of the Australian Coral Reef Society, Former Councillor of the Australian Marine Sciences Association, Past President of the International Polychaete Association, and Former Vice President of the Coast and Wetlands Society. In addition, she was the recipient of the Silver Jubilee Medal from the Australian Marine Science Association for her contributions to marine sciences. Pat is with us today to tell us all about her journey through life and science.
Pat tries to spend her free time outdoors with activities like sailing and gardening. She also enjoys cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as spending time with friends.
As a marine biologist, pat is fascinated by the ocean and its creatures. Specifically, she studies sea worms called polychaetes. Pat describes new species and works to understand where they live, what they do, and how diverse they are. These worms play an important role in the food chain and she has been devoted to studying them her entire career.
Pat is not willing to accept that something cannot be done. She is motivated to find ways to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.
There was one teacher Pat points to during her early school years who was particularly supportive of her interests and encouraged her to apply to Queen Mary’s College to study marine zoology. While there, she was introduced to research and the sea worms she studies today. However, Pat’s interest in the ocean goes back to her early childhood where she would spend her summers on the southern coast of England exploring the beaches.
Pat had an exciting opportunity earlier in her career to work in a lab in Israel for three months to investigate recruitment patterns of sea worms on corals. They worked hard to set up an experiment in Israel, and then she headed home to Australia to await the results. The experiment was set to run for two years, and upon its completion, Pat received a package from Israel with her treasured samples. When she opened the box, she was devastated to discover that the contents had been thoroughly investigated by customs agents, and many of the corals had been removed from their containers and the labels had been mixed up. They were unable to salvage the project, and all of her efforts were wasted.
One of Pat’s most rewarding successes was creating the first international sea worm conference. The first meeting was held in 1983 in Sydney, and it was phenomenal to bring together researchers from 15 countries to meet each other face-to-face and share their research. People enjoyed the conference so much that they decided to continue to hold meetings every three years. Pat had the honor of hosting the most recent conference in 2013, 30 years after the inaugural meeting, and it was a wonderful experience.
There are many extraordinary places Pat has been able to visit during her career. However, one of the most memorable places was the remote region of Kimberley in Australia. She traveled there in 1988 with a group of colleagues to studying land snails and sea worms. They were there for four weeks, making their way up the coast, and it was an incredible experience. The landscapes were spectacular and it was exhilarating to be surrounded by remote, unspoiled nature.
Having fun with her colleagues is part of the culture in Pat’s lab. They enjoy going out to lunch to celebrate special occasions and accomplishments, and a lot of her previous students and postdocs have become close friends. The people Pat works with are very important to her, and this community is an important part of life as a scientist.
Follow your passion! Pat studies sea worms because she thinks they are exciting. Being able to work with young scientists is a phenomenal opportunity. She has been able to learn so much from the people working in her lab, and it is important to keep learning new things throughout your career.
Pat is fascinated by all aspects of polychaete biology, especially their systematics, ecology and reproductive ecology. She became interested in polychaetes while an undergraduate at Queen Mary’s College, University of London in the 1960’s, and she undertook a PhD on the reproductive biology of a species of a polychaete species at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This species forms dense colonies off the NE coast of England and is an important fish food for some commercially important species of fish. In 1970, Pat began working for the Australian Museum, and she has continued to enjoy working there ever since. Pat’s research has focussed on describing the Australian polychaete fauna, especially the family Terebellidae, as well as working on the phylogeny of the polychaetes using both molecular and morphological techniques. She also has been interested in the polychaetes which live in coastal environments especially those living in seagrass beds. In addition, Pat has studied the bioerosion of coral substrates both within Australia as well as in French Polynesia. As reefs continue to be threatened by anthropogenic impacts, such as increasing water turbidity and eutrophication, this has had major impacts on the rates and agents of bioerosion, which may lead to changes in the balance between reef growth and reef destruction.

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“Raising a real food generation in the real world” starts with getting little ones in the kitchen! Learn the 4 steps to mastering safe kitchen skills with kids age by age!
This post is so full circle for me. I literally have chills as I write these first few sentences, because other than writing about nourishing babies with real food and stopping the cycle of processed food, this topic is what I had envisioned writing about more as my kids get older.
Because this is where it all begins, yes? If we want to see the next generation of kids know where their food comes from, and “raise a real food generation in the real world,” it must start with the littles in the kitchen.
…We must stop the cycle of disconnect with our food, and be ok with messy hands, spilled milk, and egg shells in the batter.
…We have to be ok with dinner prep taking a few minutes longer so the toddler can be the one to wash up the potatoes, and 9 year old can be the one to do the chopping.
Maybe not every night, but making a commitment to include our kids in the kitchen will save them the years and years of relationship issues with food that the last few generations are still digging out from.
So here I am, 8 1/2 years after having my first baby, and having ZERO culinary background or schooling, to tell you that kids really can learn how to master kitchen skills. I’ve found that even with my 3 very different personality kids that there is a really concrete flow for teaching them how to master these skills without tears or frustration. Here is my method!
These steps are evergreen for any kitchen skill at any age. The process will look a little different between showing a 3 year old a new skill versus a 10 year old, but the concept is the same. The goal is to set the kids up to succeed and not fail.
Show Them. YOU do the task and explain what you are doing along the way. SLOW DOWN, so they can see what you are doing and process it. You may stay at this step for 1 run through, or for ages. For instance, washing up produce really just takes showing your 2 year old how you want the apples washed, how to do it with care so they don’t bruise, and where to set them when they are done washing. How to clean up their splashes and how to dry the apples. Easy peasy. But my toddlers watched me most of their toddler-hood before they used a sharp knife. Anytime they were up in their little helper stander watching me chop, I was telling them what I was doing. It all starts there.
Hand Over Hand. Get right up over their shoulders and help. Even with the washing example, a 2 year old will still need help along the way until they have done it a few times and know what to expect. You can hand over hand peeling carrots, chopping fruit, stirring a pot of soup or muffin batter, etc. This is really key to helping kids feel confident – because you can keep them safe at the same time. Slip ups and mistakes will still happen, but you are still there.
Supervised Independence. This is where the setting them up to to succeed comes in. Stick around until they feel confident on their own. Letting a 2 year old go to town on a sink full of produce will only end in a mess to clean up and an irritated mom if you are not right there next to them in the beginning to let them know it is not ok to pour a cup of water on the floor. When expectations are clear, they are set up to succeed. This step also is important with older children as well. My 8 1/2 year old is still not out of this step for chopping with a sharp chef’s knife. She mastered using a kid safe kitchen knife years ago, but last year we introduced a kid hand sized, regular sharp knife, and I’m still watching over her shoulder here and there as she goes along. It gives me a chance to correct a posture or holding technique so she doesn’t get hurt.
Mastery. When the child has demonstrated independence over a period of time, you can confidently let the know they have mastered that skill. Kids love this – they literally eat this kind of challenge up. I learned this terminology from watching my girls in their Montessori school – mastering certain skills or work stations gave them such pride.
So let’s talk about age appropriate tasks!
Here me on this first, and repeat after me…every kid is different. EVERY kid is different! This is not concrete, rather a general guideline. I remember thinking sometimes, there is no way my kid could do this or that, and then got gutsy and tried it, and they blew me away at their ability. Other times I would try something that one of the other children was responsible to do at a certain age, or caught onto fast, and was quickly reminded that not every kid is ready for everything at the same time!
“I Chop, You Dump!” :: Toddlers love putting things in and out of bowls, filling up cups, and just feeling like they are helping momma. Tell them you need some help getting those chopped veggies in a bowl and they will proudly puff their chests out to be the big helper. I’m telling you, give a toddler a board full of chopped carrot coins and they’ll put them from bowl to bowl or cup to cup for a good half hour of focused play! I used to start dinner early just for this great occupying play!
Washing Produce :: Hop those toddlers up on a Little Helper Stander and let them help scrub the potatoes up, wash up the apples, and rinse of whatever produce you are preparing. A bowl full of water and chopped leeks are great sensory play to get the sand out (and they will inhale this creamy potato leek soup after they rinse the leeks!).
Pre-Chopping Skills :: We purchased this toddler chopping toy for my oldest’s 1st birthday, and it has been passed down to each of the other girls – it is a GREAT way to introduce the process of chopping to little ones in a safe way and start building and coordinating their hand muscles for this task.
Other odds and ends :: Toddlers big puffy heart love buttons! Let them push the blender, mixer, or food processor on! They also just love being a part of whatever you are doing. Take the time to let them take a turn to stir the muffin batter, put the muffin cups in the muffin tin, put the veggie peel scraps in the garbage, hand over hand scoop the biscuits off the baking sheet, and butter the pan for the bread. You’ll be surprised not only at how much they really can do, but what this does to puff up their confidence in other life tasks.
Not only will these little guys transitioning into more preschool ages still thoroughly enjoy the tasks from their babyhood, ages 3-5 is a fun age because they are gaining more fine motor control and can reason about hot/cold, cause and effect of splashing, and some are even trustworthy to start some simple knife skills.
Same Kitchen Tasks from the Above Babyhood Section :: Just take it up a notch. Give them more responsibility such as counting out how many potatoes need to be washed and dried – and clean up the splashes that happen. Let them mix a bit more when you are making muffin batter.
Peeling :: One of my girls was peeling with a Y-Peeler by the age of 2, but she was extremely trustworthy and followed directions well. I usually like to start peelers around age 3, but again, follow your child’s lead. Follow the “4 Steps to Mastering a Kitchen Skill” from above, and you’ll probably never have to peel a carrot as long as they are around! Your older 4 and 5 year olds will also enjoy the Julienne Peeler to make strips of veggie “noodles” for stir frys – they are always a big hit here!
Cracking Eggs :: This is a good age to start this skill, though my experience has shown me every kid picks it up differently – one of mine took a good year to master this skill while another just a few tries. Just follow the “4 Steps To Mastering A Kitchen Skill” from above and they’ll catch on!
Measuring :: I typically start introducing this skill around this age by measuring it myself and letting them dump into the bowl. As they get closer to age 4 and 5, you can start with some independent measuring using smaller measuring spoons and work up to the bigger cups and liquids.
Pouring :: Don’t start with something you need poured precisely right away. Start with just a couple of simple tea cups or small pitchers with water only a quart of the way filled up and let them practice pouring from one pitcher to another. Back and forth. You can even start with something dry like rice or beans, and when they master pouring that, use a little bit of water.
Special Tools This Age Can Manipulate :: This age does well peelers, Julienne peelers, spirilizers, and little choppers for dicing onion or chopping nuts. Apple cutters work well if you get them started. Don’t try a full apple until they are a bit older – cut some rings of apple and let them do the rounds versus a full apple – full soft pears work well though! They also still love pushing buttons, so let them make the hummus in the food processor, or blend up the smoothie.
Pre-Chopping Skills :: At this preschooler age, I like to introduce a these kid safe knives and start hand over hand chopping practice with soft things like steamed veggies, bananas, strawberries, or soft pears. You will definitely find that chopping responsibility age varies from kid to kid. My first born was trustworthy with a small, paring knife (paring knifes are sharp) for strawberries and other soft veg around the age of 4, while my other 2 were not. My 6 ½ year old is just now starting to use a sharp knife (this chef’s knife is my favorite knife for older kids as they start needing sharper knives for real chopping) safely and I think this is probably more the norm.
Hot Food Prep :: Just like knife skills, trustworthy-ness for hot food prep will vary in age from kid to kid. My first born was standing next to me in her Little Helper Stander at the age of 2 and 3 helping me stir a pot of soup. Never leaving her side, but she was very trustworthy. I learned real quick that my second born was not the same way from the second I set her up there and she was going to test my warnings of “hot” herself. Simply let them know you are going to scoot their stander over to the other side of the counter where they can stir a bowl of pretend soup (water) until they are ready to be safe with hot food. It isn’t a big deal! They’ll catch on! She was safely stirring a pot of soup closer to 4 ½ and this is the same for my third born.
Refinement of Toddler Section Skills :: Now is when I’m going to start telling you to let go a little 🙂 Let them make a mess a bit while they learn how to measure flour precisely, let them get a little egg shell in the batter as they refine their egg cracking skills (just scoop it out before you mix!), and let them have a salad with roughly chopped versus neatly diced carrots. Their confidence and skill mastery will only sharpen with letting go!
Follow a Recipe :: While my toddlers and preschoolers watch me refer to my recipes while cooking all the time, when my Kinder age kiddos start reading, I start pointing out what I’m reading and why. Let the 8 and 9 year olds follow a simple recipe for making hummus, a salad dressing, or simple soup.
Measuring and Pouring :: Let it go momma, and let them try 🙂 Put the flour in an easy to scoop container (I actually find freezer bags are just as good for the little bags of gluten free flour). Instead of pouring milk from a large jug, let them measure it out from a smaller pitcher. Yes, more dishes to clean and a little extra time, but it is worth it every so often to let them practice this skill.
Blending, Mixing, Whisking, Folding :: Follow the “4 Steps to Mastering a Kitchen Skills” and show them the difference between stirring and folding. Show them the different tools and the why behind wanting to fold something versus blend it up with a mixer.
Hot Food Prep :: This age should be pretty good to go on helping stir a pot of soup, but this is also a great age to start teaching how to make a simple egg in a pan, flip a pancake, and sear some meat. It takes some time to supervise and help them learn the coordination of it all, but it is worth it when they can fix themselves an egg in the morning without your help! Again, I think it is best to keep them up and over the work area, so even my 8 year old still uses a step stool at the stove for safe hot food prep.
Pre-Meal Planning :: This is a good age to start testing all that you have taught them as little ones with regards to eating in a balanced way! Start having them help you plan out the breakfast menu, pack a balanced lunchbox, and prepare dinner. Every family’s eating style will be different even within this RGN real food community, so I won’t tell you what that should look like. As an example in our home, there is always a healthy fat, veggie, and protein at each meal. It will look differently from household to household, but my kiddos by this age know how to plan a meal and what might be missing.
So here’s were I’m going to make this post an ongoing work in progress! My oldest is 8 1/2! I don’t have older children yet, so I’m not going to pretend that I know what I’m doing here. I do have a few thoughts that I will share, but as my kids reach through these ages, I’m hopeful to update this section as we go!
I think these older kiddos, just like our little guys, are capable of much more than we think. I’m just now starting to work with my 8 1/2 year old on more refined cubing of potatoes and dicing of veg for soups. Following bigger recipes and taking things in and out of the oven. I think tweens and teens ought probably be helping plan and make most of one meal once or twice a week, and packing most or all of their lunchboxes. I would really love to hear what your tweens and teens are doing in the kitchen at home! Inspire us with little ones by using the comment section below to tell us all that your teens can do!
Here is a comprehensive list of the tools I love using with my kids – I have tried and tested SO many different kitchen tools with them. Some have been disasters, and so this list is truly all of my favorite tools to make working with my kids in the kitchen safe, easy, and fun!
One of the tricks I used to adding to my kitchen tool collection for the girls, was getting these tools on their gift lists for holidays, birthdays, etc. Wrap them up in a fun apron, or slide a great recipe in with the gift with the promise of some kitchen time together!
Cutting Boards – As far as cutting boards go, I find my heavy bamboo cutting boards work well for kids because they hold still. Though, I thought this looked like a good deal with the kid safe knives that came with the non slip grip cutting mats!
Crinkle cut hand chopper – this is a GREAT one for littles because their fingers are out of the way and it’s easy to use!
Eggs- We separate a lot of eggs, mostly for waffle morning, and I find this egg separator makes for less mess and accidents when dealing with kids and this task! Also, while it is totally do-able to cut hard boiled eggs with a knife, I’ve found my kids adore this egg cutter, and it’s the only way my youngest will eat one!
Cherry Pitter – since we live in Michigan, we have been through every cherry pitter known to man, and I thought I’d share with you our fav! We have found this one is best for little hands, although one of these is super nice too!
I love these hand scrubbers for your littles that want to scrub up produce!
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Yes, yes, yes! I adore this post and everything in it, especially all those beautiful photos of your little girlies! It is SO important to get our kids into the kitchen! I love how you’ve broken it down into doable, practical tips!
Wow Renee this is wonderful!!! Tiny Love is sitting here looking at all of these photos with me and she’s saying “I can do that!” or “I want to do that!” Thanks for the reminders about some of these, you know I get them in the kitchen with me, but I tend to forget how much they can do. I know I can give them some more tasks and especially with my oldest, I need to give her some more independence in the kitchen. Also, I’m getting those knives!
Awww sweet girl! I love that! Enjoy those knives!
These are great! Pics are so cute as well!
Renee, I love all those dated photos of your girls, doing their important tasks so early, like scooping seeds from the squash! How helpful to have the tasks separated by what’s age appropriate! I remember when my oldest was little I was uptight and wanted to prevent a mess, lol; I think I was sleep deprived. 🙂 Now I LOVE having them all help, and especially my oldest who’s 16 and just made our dinner last night, and my youngest who makes his own banana cookies. Such a sweet process and reward.
I love the real-ness of this reply Megan 🙂 Because there were times I did shoo them out of the kitchen because I just couldn’t bare another mess to clean! We are real people, right?! I am so inspired by your teens helping so much – I can’t wait!
I love this post! It’s so important to teach them how to cook at a young age.
This is such an awesome post, and I think it’s so great when kids learn how to make healthy food!
I appreciate your kind words Monique!
This post is amazing! As a newer mama I appreciate all of the tips and inspiration!
So many great tips! It’s so important to get little ones in the kitchen. I can’t wait to start cooking with my niece!
She will love that Corrine!
These are such lovely pictures! I agree, it really is an excellent education! My kids get a real kick out of helping in the kitchen, and I can usually get the fussy eaters to try new things simply by getting them to help make it!
Yes, Nicole, that is a great perk to getting those kids in the kitchen too! No more picky eaters! Thank you for your kind words!
Oh Renee, there is SO MUCH I love in this post. Thank you for taking the time to write it! I think it is so important to foster kids interest in the kitchen and connecting with food. I am thankful every day my Mom and Dad spent the time with us in the kitchen.
Good stuff! Sharing with my cousins!
I love the idea for this post. Getting kids to help in the kitchen is the best thing ever!
Renee, they are absolutely adorable ! You are a wonderful momma and they are learning a great lot from you. So happy they gain so many wonderful skills while young. Such an important gift !
This is amazing!!!!!! Truly inspiring, your littler helpers are so independent and proud of themselves. You are a goddess and queen of patience… I’m going to get Jack more in the kitchen with me! Thnk you for all the tips!
Thank you for your kind words Cristina!
This is perfect timing! Your little ones are adorable and so helpful in the kitchen! Great tips.
Renee – what a brilliant post! Sharing it as we all need to get this out there that kids being in the kitchen and off their devices is absolutely essential! In my day if I was watching tv whilst my Mum cooked I’d be in such trouble, now it’s where we will find most kids!
I appreciate your kind words Donna! Thank you!
I love each and everyone of these tips! I was scared to use a knife until I was 9 years old. I think it is the best thing ever when moms teach their kids safe knife skills and other cooking skills from a young age.
Thank you Katie! I was petrified of a knife as a kid too – and didn’t learn how to use one until I was in my 20’s!


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Summary: Videos won’t play on Android? Here are the most common reasons for why videos won’t play on Android and some good fixes for you to solve the problem in no time.
Spending a lot of time capturing or downloading a video only to find out later that your phone refuses to play it can be extremely frustrating. Even more annoying is that a lot of the time you’re not entirely sure what’s causing the problem or how to fix it. Well, don’t worry because that’s what we’re here for. Today we’re going to take a look at some of the most common reasons for why videos won’t play on Android and give you some good fixes so you can sort out the problem in no time.
Part 1: Reasons and Solutions to Videos Not Playing on Android?
We’re starting off with the most basic solution out there, but one that should never be underestimated. A simple restart can sometimes fix a lot of the problems that might cause your phone to malfunction, including instances of videos not playing on Android. It’s not a guaranteed solution of course but it’s always worth trying because it only takes a few seconds.
It can be surprisingly easy to install a suspicious app without ever noticing. Or maybe you did mean to install a certain app but later realized that it infected your device with malware. Whichever the case may be, installing the wrong app can definitely lead to situations where videos won’t play on your Android device, among many other issues. Make sure to avoid these types of scenarios by going to the Settings menu and checking each individual app that’s currently installed on your phone. Delete apps that you don’t recognize or think might be harming your device. Restart your phone and check again to see if your Android won’t play videos even after uninstalling the suspicious apps.
This one only really applies if you’re having issues when trying to watch videos online. For example, if only Facebook or YouTube videos are not playing on your Android device, there’s a good chance you have a slow or unstable internet connection. The first thing you can try is switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice-versa and see if that fixes the problem. If that doesn’t work, you can try resetting your network settings by going to Settings -> General Management -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings. If the problem is related to your internet connection, a quick network reset should fix the problem most of the time.
OS updates usually occur automatically but there are many instances when your phone is unable to connect to Google’s servers and can’t install the latest updates. Luckily, you can always check for updates manually by going to Settings -> About Device -> Update. Depending on your particular version of Android, “Update” might be replaced by “Software Update,” “System Firmware Update” or something else along those lines. Whichever the case, make sure to install the latest update available and then check to see if videos still won’t play on your Android device. A reboot might also be required, particularly after a major firmware update.
If you already tried the aforementioned fixes and are certain that your phone is not the problem, it’s time to start considering that maybe the videos themselves are to blame. Videos won’t play on your Android device if you’re using a media player that doesn’t support certain formats. Sometimes you can fix this by switching to a different player but a better idea might be to simply convert your videos to a format that your player does support. If you’re looking for a tool that lets you easily convert videos between various different types of formats we recommend checking out DVDFab Video Converter.
1. Open DVDFab 11 and go to the Converter module in the upper menu to get started. Use the “Add from Mobile” button (requires the DVDFab Remote app) to start loading videos directly from your phone or the drag & drop method to add them from your PCor Mac.
2. Go to the Profile Switcher found in the upper left corner of the UI to change the format. Once you’re there, go to the device tab and choose the brand of your Android phone followed by the model.
3. This step is optional but if you also want to make certain changes to the video, you click the Video Edit button to open the editing menu and/or the Advanced Settings button to open the customization menu.
4. Use the dropdown menu at the bottom to change the destination folder. In this particular scenario, you’ll likely want to go for the Mobile Device option but you can also save the video on your PC if you want and transfer it at a later time. Finally, click the green Start button and wait until the software finishes processing your video.
There could be many reasons why videos won’t play on Android so may need to try more than one of the fixes until you find the one that works for you. If the first few solutions we listed don’t fix the problem, your best bet is to use DVDFab Video Converter to change the format of your videos to one that’s certain to be supported by your media player.
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With the news that Ericsson will have a new CEO from January 2017, here are some very quick impressions from Borje Ekholm’s short introductory media and analyst call.
With ten years on the board, with his Swedish engineering background with his past as chief executive of the Wallenberg family’s main investment vehicle, Investor – which owns 20% of Ericsson’s shares – and with the revelation that Ekholm turned out to be the only candidate that Ericsson’s board seriously considered, there is a danger that Ekholm will be viewed as an internal, continuity candidate, and therefore will not have the capacity to turn around a position that has seen Ericsson’s shares lose nearly half their value in the past six months.
So the plan is still the plan – for acting CEO Jan Jan Frykhammar to deliver on the current drive for more profitability, i.e. job cuts and site closures, with a re-targetting of R&D. Ekland said that would then deliver profitability and stability. After that would come a drive for topline growth in new opportunities presented by the market.
So far, so “no change”. However, he clearly indicated that when the time is right, he would be “comfortable” with making strategic technology choices.
Interestingly, there was also a tactful insertion of a little daylight between Ekholm’s role on the board and the previous executive management. There was a hint, a subtle one perhaps, that he wasn’t totally 100% behind every decision made to date.
“There’s a difference between being a board member and actually running a company,” he said. He left himself room to be more radical than he is, perhaps, letting on.
Market reaction to Ekholm’s appointment has, so far, seen a further dip in share value.
The challenge for Ekholm will be to deliver clarity to the market as quickly as possible, given he does not take over officially until January. The company is faced with mid to near-term opportunities in 5G, in cloud and in telco virtualisation, as well as in its media markets. A steady-as-she-goes period is unlikely to convince the markets that Ericsson has the agility to meet those demands, or to meet competitive pressures as Huawei forges ahead globally and as IT players target the telco space. There is also a need to provide ongoing clarity on the Cisco partnership – something that was not mentioned on today’s short call.
So, in a nutshell: although Ekholm has deep ties to the company – 10 years on the board and connections to existing major investors – he needs to establish his own executive independence and provide real leadership, and do it quickly.


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Argentina’s second most planted grape variety is a bit of a mystery. Bonarda, which may be the same as a Californian grape called Charbono, is believed to have slipped into the country during the 19th century, brought here by immigrants from northern Italy. In Piedmont, home of Barolo and Barbaresco, there are three different grapes of this name and no-one really knows which one travelled to the Argentine. The most likely contenders are either Bonarda Piemontese or Bonarda Novarese, known as Uva Rara, or “the rare grape”, which is appropriate since Bonarda has pretty well disappeared in Italy.
Today there are 46,000 acres of Bonarda in Argentina, of which 38,000 are in Mendoza with most of the rest in San Juan. A generation ago it was the country’s number one grape, not that people knew, since its name was rarely if ever mentioned on the label. The majority of Bonarda was blended away into anonymous jug wine to quench the country’s considerable thirst. In 1970 the average Argentine drank a third of a bottle of wine a day.
This workhorse grape was popular with growers because it could provide big yields if you gave it enough water, and yet still be able to add color and a little fruit to low-grade varieties like Criolla. But serious winemakers largely ignored Bonarda, in order to concentrate on Malbec and Torrontés. Some did persevere however, and today the variety is beginning to gain some wider recognition. And maybe to their surprise, Argentine producers have actually had quite a lot of success with it abroad, partly because it can be really good value.
The truth is this late-ripening variety always had potential, it just needs to be treated with a little respect in the vineyard and picked at a reasonable yield. Bonarda can make wines with plenty of easy-going charm that tend to be lighter-bodied than Malbec, but full of fruit, with flavors of cherries and plums and with light tannins and moderate acidity.
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Some producers are using old vine Bonarda and ageing it in oak. Such wines have much more concentrated fruit with flavors of figs and raisins, and can be quite full-bodied and tannic with the sort of deep, inky color of Malbec. Others are going in the opposite direction, and using Bonarda to produce fresh, juicy Rosé, while some are blending it with other varities, though not usually Malbec.
Where can we get this wine in Canada? Are you importing it yet, or is can it be purchased through consignment?
Red wine is beneficial for human.
it is having huge scientific and natural benefits, which is helpful for us.
thanks for the other secrets.
Thanks very much for your comments — we could not agree more that Bonarda is a wonderful grape variety and at its best in Argentina. Ask for it at your local wine shops and restaurants.
Hi Marilyn, we wanted to let you know that our Argento Reserva Bonarda is now available in Canada from British Columbia Liquor Stores: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/… — You should give it a try!
Bonardas are the great well kept secret of the wine world. A little lighter than Malbecs, but with great dark fruit flavors. If these were soft drinks, they’d be root beer or Dr. Pepper!


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There's a couple of admin-related items.
At last, you can now use server groups and also wildcarded names in program documents, making this element of server administration and maintenance much easier.
When you add a new server, you'll no longer have to add program documents to run server maintenance tasks such as compacts. It will react to existing ones which match. Add to that the new DBMT tool, which brings all the regular maintenance tasks: Updates, Compacts, Fixups and so on into one simple tool.
This new tool does not fully replace targeted runs of those tasks, and does not support all the options of the individual programs that are used in specific cases. It is intended for standard preventative maintenance on schedules.
You have two methods of running it, both via program documents. One is to run it using the program document as the scheduler, where it runs to completion and stops, ready for the next invokation. The other is to run it "at server startup only", and give it operation parameters, such as time periods and cutoff minutes, whereupon it stays resident and wakes up as required. I've been running it myself on my own test Domino 9 server, and it does what it says in the somewhat sparse currently available documentation.
On top of that, there's changes to the fault analyser. It can now categorise incoming fault reports, making them easier to deal with and manage. Then there's a new Quality of Service component, which will track the server's internal components' state of health, and take action if required.
Fault recovery can restart a server that's crashed, but has to have the server crash before it does anything. QoS tracks the server tasks as the server runs, detecting hangs and poor response (and respond with alerts, or can even restart the whole server). It does require the server console to be running, and it's clever enough that you can automatically suspend it at times, so that it doesn't see activities such as backups or long-running maintenance tasks as an issue that might require a restart.
Traveler gets updated, too. One request that was made at one of the panel sessions, Ask the Product Managers, was when would Traveler be integrated into the core server, and the answer was that it won't be. By not doing that, IBM are able to deliver updates and new functions faster than ever, a requirement in the fast changing mobile world, that, to my mind, is a Good Thing.
During the show, RIM renamed themselves Blackberry, and launched the BB10, with a Connect session showing the launch live, with real hardware then available for attendees to touch and feel. Traveler 9 will support a BB10 device directly. That's done via in simple setups with ActiveSync -- just as for iOS devices -- with no BES in such configurations.
You can opt to use the new BES10, and take advantage of the BB10 ability to separate personal and corporate worlds into "perimeters". That enables full corporate control of the "work" perimeter without any risk to personal data should the corporate date need to be wiped.
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iPhones. Personal televisions. iPads. 24/7 access. Cable. DVR.
If your life is anything like mine, my guess is that it is pretty full of noise. I have a hard time just sitting in silence. I used to enjoy the quiet, but now I find I can barely sit at a desk without a podcast playing or music on. Why do I fill my life with so much noise? What am I drowning out? I avoid silence, but then wonder why I don't seem to hear God's voice.
You're hearing a lot. I know you are. I am, too. You're hearing, but are you listening to the voice on the breeze, the voice in the silence, the voice in the static?
His voice spoke the world into existence. His voice spoke your life into His world. His voice spoke redemption on a hill in Jerusalem. And, more than that, His voice still speaks today. He calls out through creation, through your family, through your enemies...He calls out in any way he can to get your attention.
So, listen carefully to the sounds around you - you will hear Him in children laughing, in people embracing, in the everyday small things you do that make a difference for eternity. In the space between the noises of your life, listen for the something more that God is saying to you. Turn off the music a little more each day. Check out of the noise and into the silence, and find the voice of the One who will continue speaking to you forever.
Prayer: Father God, give me the strength to find you in the silence. Open my ears and my heart to your voice today. Help me to hear your plan for my life, and rejoice as you sing your blessings over my life.


text: Since the start in April 2014 of the exhibition project Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace, Mike St Maur Sheil’s pictures have been seen by over 11 million people in nine countries. This makes Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace by far the most successful project of remembering the tragic years of World War I, 1914 -1918. The series of exhibitions came to a close [B1] on Saturday, 17 November 2018, at noon, in St James‘s Park in London, next to the Guards Memorial opposite Horse Guards Parade. See also The Armed Man, performed in Worcester cathedral on 30 September 2017. Such an amazing and touching choir mass, sung against the backdrop of Mike’s photographs!


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St. Vincent de Paul is offering non-profits a unique fundraising opportunity. Host a donation drive and earn money (it’s that simple).
Contact our Donation Acquisition Coordinator, Bryan Engel, with the following information: name, organization, phone number, email address, and three potential dates for your donation drive.
If one of your preferred dates is available, St. Vincent de Paul will send you a flyer to assist you in promoting your Donation Drive. We will also post it on our website’s Events Calendar.
Your non-profit promotes the Donation Drive and can begin collecting donation items.
On the date of the Donation Drive, we will bring a truck and staff to the event location and collect donations for a three hour timeframe.
At the end of the drive, we will bring the truck back, weigh the items and send your non-profit a check based on the amount of pounds received.
Items not accepted include: TVs, baby items, dishes, sports and exercise equipment, medical equipment, microwaves, open puzzles and games, textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias. For the full list of items we cannot accept, please click here.
To schedule a donation drive or for more information, please contact Bryan Engel via email at bengel@svdppitt.org.