text: This aqua blue spandex is a shiny spandex fabric that has great stretch and movement. This is a 2 way stretch spandex, which has good stretch and return in all directions. This spandex fabric has a shiny lustrous sheen that catches the light, so is great for stage and performance wear. This shiny spandex is good for dance wear, costumes, festival looks, and active wear. As this is such a stretchy spandex, the fabric does become less opaque when stretched, so a lining fabric may be required for some uses.


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Freya is my choice; I like her story and think that she led an interesting life according to the mythology behind her.
It would have to be either Ave Maria or Nefertari the Sfyproan Egyptian Goddess. I like Ave Maria a lot though Nefertari has a great mythology that is unique and magical. Thank you so much.
I would go with. Freya - Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, wealth, divination and magic. Because I love the name and she was the goddess of a lot of things.

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High-performance computing (HPC) adds tremendous value to engineering simulation by enabling the creation of large, high-fidelity models that yield accurate and detailed insight into the performance of a proposed design. High-fidelity simulations allow engineering teams to be innovative with a high degree of confidence that their product will meet customer expectations — because their extremely accurate simulations are able to predict the actual performance of the product under real-world conditions.
Highly parallelized GP-GPU calculation of distances between millions of sequences; distances (similarities) are calculated as correlations of kmer spectra of sequences.

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You can download the SendHub Android app from the Google Play Store ***don’t forget to leave us a review!
Once you have downloaded and installed the application, you can open the app to sign in.
To login into to your SendHub account, press the “Login” button.
Press the “Login with Google” button and select or add the Google account you want to login with, and click "OK"
If you forgot your password you can press the “Forgot Password?” link at the bottom of the sign in screen. This will automatically send a text message or email with a reset code to the associated cell/email you registered with. Enter the code to reset your password.
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Brahma Kumaris, with its spiritual headquarters in Mount Abu, India, comprises a worldwide network of centres in more than 110 countries and is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) of the United Nations accredited with General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
A Flagship Member of Education for Rural People (ERP), Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
In promoting the purpose and principles of the United Nations, the spiritual trajectory of awareness, attitude, vision and action is used by Brahma Kumaris in the areas of the Millennium Development Goals, Climate Change, Food Crisis, Gender Equality, Global Public Health, Humanitarian Emergencies, Human Rights, Women, Children, Youth, International Decades and Days.
More about our UN related activities.


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GoTa Ship Management AB provides cost efficient and high quality ship management services including technical management, crewing and consulting services. The company is privately owned by people with a long seafarer tradition, both on the nautical and technical side. We know the industry and its challenges very well and have a real interest in doing the best of it in terms of efficiency and cost awareness.
GoTa Ship Estonia is a fully owned subsidiary of GoTa Ship Management AB and is DNV-GL certified as Private Recruitment and Placement Services.
Operating independently and with a fully owned Crewing Agency in Tallinn and a newly opened Crewing Agency in Batumi in Georgia. We are well prepared for further assignments.We are innovative, cost aware and strong in safety culture with a passion for vessels!
You are most welcome to contact us for a dialogue.
GoTa Ship Management’s vision is to provide reliable and innovative ship management related services enabling ship owners and operators to focus on core business. Using GoTa Ship Management shall be a way to mitigate risks, improve sustainability performance and keep total costs down.

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Please enter personalization in the comments box (add optional note to seller) on the last page of checkout (the same page with the submit order button).
Beach memories are the best and will always be remembered with our personalized pillow.
We will personalize this pillow with date, name or place of your choice.
Seller was very pleasant and professional to work with! Item was ordered and received in less than a week. We love it and will be ordering another pattern next! Thank you!
Yes it arrived on time. It is nicely made and materials are of good quality..
Great quality and very quick delivery! The person who received the gift absolutely loved it! I would definitely use seller again in the future! Thank you!!!

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Defias Brotherhood RP-PvP server was opened in September 2005 and is a an EU server. Since then all the RP-PvP servers have been merged into one, which means you will also find players from Ravenholdt, Scarshield Legion, Sporeggar and The Venture Co all on one server. While it is a RP server most of the players tend to focus on PvE or PvP.
Our server is smaller but also in our mind friendlier, it's easier to get into RP here and you will always find a range of guilds that offers different kind of RP.

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Multiple reports have circulated today stating that MLS has turned down a $4B media rights offer from Ricardo Silva’s international media company MP & Silva that included a stipulation that #ProRelForUSA was started in the United States.
This quote says something very intriguing to me. MLS deals directly with its broadcast partners because it, for various reasons, is “required for a successful partnership”.
Why does USSF not directly deal with its broadcast partners but use the MLS subsidiary company Soccer United Marketing (SUM) to negotiate its broadcast deals? We’ve asked questions before about USSF offering a subsidy to MLS that it does not to other leagues in the US pyramid. Today we have MLS coming out and stating that not negotiating directly with your broadcast partners is just plain old bad business.
Maybe it is time for our American soccer media to really start to ask the tough questions about this USSF/MLS/SUM relationship.
Even MLS is now on record saying that they think its crazy to use an intermediary to negotiate a media deal.

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Every year we pick out a real Christmas tree and this year was no different.
As I was going through old pictures, I came across some of our trees in previous years so I thought it would be fun to take a look back at each one for the last 7 years.
It’s a good thing for Walmart’s large $5 boxes of ornaments because this tree would’ve been extremely bare.
In 2011, we moved our tree to the first floor of the house which didn’t have vaulted ceilings so we chose a shorter tree. Each year, I change up our trees just a little bit. One way, I’ve always done it is by changing out the ribbon. This is a pretty budget friendly way of doing it. I usually buy my ribbon in October when Michaels has 50% off sales. Sometimes, if I time it just right, I’ll hit their additional 25% off sale which is a great deal. Otherwise, after Christmas sales are a bargain also.
You may also notice that there’s red ornaments on this tree. I also sometimes add a different color theme with the ornaments. Those $5 boxes of ornaments from Walmart are great for this and they’re shatterproof which is a bonus with kids.
The following year in 2012, our tree got even smaller. This was the first year we bought a pre-cut tree. I didn’t change up the tree too much decor-wise.
In 2013, I did a mostly red and gold theme. Gold ribbon with mostly red and gold ornaments.
In 2014, I brought back some of the blue and purple ornaments that I had in previous years and added silver beads.
2015 was the first year in our new house. The walls are a shade of blue with green and grey tones so I used some of my blue ornaments to bring out the blue. I also changed up the tree with beige and white striped ribbon.
In 2016, I went with a more neutral theme of whites and silvers.
This year, if you followed the home tour then, you saw that this was the year of green. I incorporated green ribbon and ornaments with the whites and silvers from last year.

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When I was trying to add a reply to a topic in Softwareworld, I got this error. What does it mean, I've never seen it before?
Sorry, you are not allowed to post a reply at this moment. Please wait until another member posts a reply or edit your old post to add more content.
Not an error - a new anti spam feature that doesn't allow you to reply to your own reply. Simply edit your old post if you forgot to say something.
don't push up their topics but I don't think that was a problem?
But I had never posted in that topic before. It was the topic with a poll about "What Email Client Do You Use?" I just voted in the poll, then tried to add my comment, and that's when the error appeared.
That could be a bug. I will have a look and change it to make sure that you can post after a vote.
This just happened to me to, although it wasn't a vote topic and I have never replied in the topic before.
I just posted in X2: the threat topic then was going to post in the "which games should i buy for my X-box" (something like that), but the exact same error as mentioned above came up.


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Fresh soil and wood chip mixed in. Combined with the new layout, this has made for an all new, exciting, modern motocross track with a surface that rides well in all weather conditions.
This track appeals to all levels of riders, with an emphasis on improving the rider, as well as having fun! This means that we have made sure the track is approachable for the most novice of riders (all the jumps can be safely rolled) whilst still providing a suitable challenge to some of the country’s best.
Careful planning has allowed us to make the most of the land available. There is a very impressive mini bike circuit along side the main track as well as a flat track at the other end of the field for beginners.
The facility is supported each week by a dedicated team of marshals and First aid, making sure the day runs both smoothly and safely. There is an on site burger van, toilet and a generous pit area, so parking is not a problem.
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The full-time Overseas/International annual fee rate is fixed for the duration of the programme.
Full-time Home/EU and part-time students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware annual tuition fees are subject to revision and are typically increased by approximately 5% per annum. This annual increase should be taken into account when you are applying for a programme.

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An increasing number of small businesses are purchasing media tablets for their staff as they aim to mobilise their workforces, it has been suggested.
Research conducted by Spiceworks, which surveyed 1,356 businesspeople in 100 countries around the world, revealed that the advent of tablets is encouraging small companies to spend more on IT.
The study highlighted a seven per cent increase in the size of small business IT budgets – from an average of £96,000 to £102,000 since the second quarter of the year.
It appears that tablet devices – such as the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus – are encouraging firms to up their investment.
The devices have proved extremely popular with consumers in the home since the launch of the iPad two-and-a-half years ago.
And this had prompted many users to bring their tablets into work with them, or persuade their employers to issue company-owned devices.
Lingering security and compliance fears over the use of personal tablets may be encouraging many companies to buy their own fleet of mobile technology solutions.
Some 53 per cent of small business IT pros surveyed by Spiceworks said they support company-issued tablets on their network.
An additional 12 per cent are planning to offer employee access to tablets from early 2013 – meaning more UK employees should be able to work on the move.
Among those IT departments, 85 per cent support Apple iPad devices, while 59 per cent support Android-based tablets.
Spiceworks said the acceleration of company-issued tablets has started to close the gap previously seen between tablets and smartphones.
“Smartphones are currently issued and supported by 59 per cent of small businesses, with an additional 12 per cent planning to support smartphones in the first half of next year,” the company reported.


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A team at the University of Copenhagen have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6-10,000 years ago and is the cause of the eye color of all blue-eyed humans alive on the planet today.
What is the genetic mutation?
Anyway, now i can come out with this random fact that we all started off with brown eyes.
Good point Blarg!! I never thought of that! Just like immigrants taking away the Native American land and calling it White America...kinda.
Ew, that needle in the eye is scary & gross!


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PINOYAKO1.SU. If you enjoyed watching Halik March 21 2019.

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Thermal Energy Storage (TES) a technically simple process whereby cooling produced at night during reduced energy cost periods is stored for use during the day. TES systems benefit the consumer through reduced energy costs, and the electric utility company by shifting energy loads to off-peak periods, thereby helping to defer costs associated with growth in the required utility capacity. Our feasibility studies have a high ratio of developing into actual project implementation.
With the deregulation for electricity costs it is paramount that facility managers are fully aware of the effects that different and varying electric rate schedules have on their utility bills. Having been involved for many years with energy/economic analysis, we are highly qualified to analyze electrical load profiles and assist in making informed decisions on available rates. Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) and Real Time Pricing (RTP) are new rate structures that can be economically beneficial if utilized and applied correctly.
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TheSmall-Stuff has started a donation pool!
Been a while, huh? But this is where I first sold my work, got my first big break, so I wanted to give you all this update, too.
I'm now a senior in college, going into my last semester of my undergraduate career (hopefully), and I'm planning to move from New England to around D.C. after graduation. A big stock of crochet dolls takes up a lot of space! I'm hoping to get some of my plushies onward to their permanent homes before I have to pack them up and move them along with me.
As I'm moving onto the next stage of my life, I suspect my art will change, too. Hopefully as this stock is cleared out, I'll have room for the next big thing. And when I'm done writing my thesis, I'll have time to make it!


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Homeowners have used wood flooring in home interiors for hundreds of years. Despite its long history, it never goes out of style. Over the years, we’ve seen many advances in technology and tastes. There are more options than ever before, but don’t let that overwhelm you!
“Wood” might not be in our name, but the Stone and Cloth team is here for your wood flooring needs. We’ll help guide you to the perfect flooring to complement your design style and lifestyle.
At Stone and Cloth, we offer a broad selection of wood flooring products including Armstrong, BPI, Bruce, Mannington, and Prestige Hardwood Flooring. Schedule an appointment to visit our showroom and tour our material collections with one of our team members.


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FORT IRWIN, Calif. (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Army officials say a 22-year-old soldier from Buford, Georgia has died from injuries he received in an accident at a training center in California.
According to Fort Hood officials, Spc. Octavious Deshon Lakes Jr., a soldier of the 1st Cavalry Division, was involved in a tactical vehicle accident Jan. 14 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California.
Lakes joined the army in 2017 as a combat engineer. He deployed to Kuwait as part of Operation Spartan Shield from July to October of 2017.
He had previously been awarded two Army Achievement Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Army Service Ribbon, and an Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Divided in 6 distinguished sections, the remote and isolated North Coast offers numerous coastal spots for scuba diving. Western River Cove is a spectacular, quiet beach, far away from the crowd, in the north coastline of the island. Western River flows through the valley and into the sea. To identify the spot, just cross over the footbridge along the riverbank, leading you to a hidden sandy cove.
Most of the cove makes for a great dive, but the best part of the cove lies on the western headland, a long walk from the car park, but well worth the effort. The spot is suitable for beginner divers while its maximum depth declines to 14 m/45 ft. Diving group sessions are organized by training schools, mostly based in Kingscote or Adelaide. This picturesque area is ideal divers to admire the islands seal-lions in their natural seat.
Diving and fishing charters depart from Western River Cove along the spectacular North Coast. The spot is not accessible for caravans and camper-vans over 5 m/16 ft, however some barbecue, camping facilities and toilets are available in the surroundings. Flinders Chase National Park in the west of the island offers an alternative getaway, where koalas bask in the gum trees and seals basking on the beach. Don’t get surprised if kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, goannas and Platypi come across your way.

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View our list of WIC Clinics, Office Locations and Programs in Knox, Indiana below. Select the location to find out more specific information. See all Starke County Indiana WIC Clinics.
Monday 8:00-7:00, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-4:30, Friday 8:00-12:30. Please double check these posted hours as they are subject to change.
Due to the small amount of offices in Knox, we have listed some area listings below. In our search we do not limit the listings by state. Important: different States have different WIC policies. If you are calling about WIC in one particular State, you will need to contact another WIC program office in that same state that you live in.


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Credit: Chris Clark and Anand Varma.
The chirps and beeps of hummingbirds at times come from their tails.
Male Anna's hummingbirds — the West Coast's most common hummingbird — perform spectacular dive-bomber displays for females during breeding season, with their tail feathers vibrating like a reed in a clarinet as a result to make the sounds, scientists explained.
"The Anna's hummingbird is the only hummingbird for which we know all the details, but there are a number of other species with similarly shaped tail feathers that may use their tails in producing sounds," said researcher Christopher Clark, a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley.
The research settles a long-running debate.
For two springs, Clark and his colleague Teresa Feo used a high-speed camera to record the male hummingbird's dive at a San Francisco Bay shoreline park. During the display, the green-backed, red-throated, green-headed birds fly rapidly to a height of 100 feet or more and then execute looping dives at speeds of more than 50 mph. When they reach the bottom of their dive, they round upward near a rival, threat or perching female — in this study's case, a stuffed dummy or a live caged female — and make a loud, high-pitched chirp or beep.
The research was more adventuresome than you might think.
Often people walked dogs off-leash at the park, so "our field notes are filled with muddy paw prints from dogs who ran up to say hi," Feo recalled. Clark added, "I had a guy who tried to steal one of my cameras, and I had to chase him down. We picked a field site we could reach by bus — if I had a car, we probably would've picked a site less well-used by people."
The scientists' video revealed that the sound a male makes coincides with a 60-millisecond flaring of his tail feathers — roughly as fast as a blink of an eye. Wind tunnel tests confirmed the bird's outer tail feathers vibrate like a clarinet's reed, at a frequency like the highest note on a piano, four octaves above middle C. The bird's split-second tail spread while diving therefore produces a loud, brief sound resembling a chirp or a beep.
"Just blowing outward on the tail feather makes the same frequency as in the dive," said Feo, who plays clarinet in the University of California Marching Band.
To confirm these results, Feo captured males and plucked or trimmed their tail feathers, knowing the birds can fly without them and that they typically grow back in five weeks. Males missing the outer pair of five pairs of tail feathers, or those with the inner vanes of the outer feathers trimmed, could not make the sounds.
Clark emphasized the tail-feather sound is not a whistle. A whistling sound is made as air moves through a tight space, as in a teakettle, or over a rigid edge, as with a classic pennywhistle. The dive sound, on the other hand, is made by the fluttering vane of a feather.
For decades, ornithologists have debated whether the Anna hummingbird's beeps are produced vocally or by its tail. Scientists had argued the frequency of the sounds is similar to the bird's singing. Intriguingly, the hummingbird's tail chirp is much louder than its songs, suggesting the feather sounds evolved to escape the intrinsic constraints imposed by the bird's small song box.
"For me, I'm most excited about just the joy of doing science, of figuring out what people didn't know before," Clark told LiveScience.
Birds are known to make all kinds of sounds with their feathers. For instance, the male red-capped manakin's wings can generate fingersnap clicks by rubbing its wing feathers against its tail.
The researchers next hope to test other hummingbirds "to see if they too are using their feathers to make sounds in order to gain a better idea of exactly how the feathers can make sounds," Feo told LiveScience.
Clark and Feo detailed their findings Jan. 30 in the online version of the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
What's Up with This 'Half-Fish, Half-Bird' in China?

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Manuscript received November 4, 2015; final manuscript received November 9, 2015; published online December 8, 2015. Editor: Yonggang Huang.
A recently developed ductile/brittle theory of materials failure is evaluated. The failure theory applies to all homogeneous and isotropic materials. The determination of the ductile/brittle transition is an integral and essential part of the failure theory. The evaluation process emphasizes and examines all aspects of the ductile versus the brittle nature of failure, including the ductile limit and the brittle limit of materials' types. The failure theory is proved to be extraordinarily versatile and comprehensive. It even allows derivation of the associated ductile/brittle transition temperature. This too applies to all homogeneous and isotropic materials and not just some subclass of materials' types. This evaluation program completes the development of the failure theory.
Christensen, R. M. , 2013, The Theory of Materials Failure, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
Christensen RM. Evaluation of Ductile/Brittle Failure Theory and Derivation of the Ductile/Brittle Transition Temperature. ASME. J. Appl. Mech. 2015;83(2):021001-021001-10. doi:10.1115/1.4032014.


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How do you identify magnesium, nickel and other rare metals and How do you sell it? I mean How do the scrapyard tell wich is wich?
Go to https://www.scribd.com/ and grab yourself a copy of "Hokes Testing Precious Metals"
If the scrapyard buys them it's because they have a test there, or perhaps an XRF gun. When you find a buyer for them they can tell you how to test and best prepare your loads.
apparently I found out today silver looks like zinc sorta but is really soft and heavy. if you file it the file tears into the metal pretty deep compared to zinc. wish i woulda known that when i was running the metals room. I used to just chuck that stuff in with the zinc or lead.
I think Magnesium is worth less than Aluminium, I just put it in with my Aluminium since it's a metal that's Alloyed into most grades of Aluminium anyway.
Silver often has a sort of rainbow look to it's tarnish, a touch of blue to it.
The only place I have seen Silver is in electrical contacts, they also contain Cadnium, so don't breath in its fumes if you heat it.
Older Tantinum capactors have Silver casings, look for the [ + ] sign on Tanti capactors, other capactors only have the [ - ] sign on them. The Silver ones have a phenomenal value. Only in older electrical stuff.
Zinc ? I have only seen it in the sacrificial anodes on boats.
Tin ? Car wheel weights, labeled [ Sn ] for Tin.
Nickel. Not by itself, it's in nonmagnetic Stainless Steel though. That makes it worth more than Steel.
There are quite a few things zinc is used for. I get most of mine from sink faucets from homes (I have a plumbing client I pick up regularly from). I use an angle grinder with a thin metal cutoff blade to test the faucet pieces after I take them apart. If the cut is yellow, naturally brass. If the cut is white, it is die cast (zinc).


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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Iowa State Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, of House District 29 speaks with reporters Dec. 19 at the Newton Daily News offices to discuss his priorities going into the 2019 legislature.
As Iowa State Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, enters his second term serving Iowa House District 29, and his first term as an assistant minority leader of Iowa House Democrats, the Newton politician’s priorities are fixated on a sustainable health care system, stable mental health services and boosting the economy through a skilled workforce.
Leading into the 2019 legislative session, Breckenridge is looking at the efficiency of specific programs and smart spending of public tax dollars in some of the more talked about and widespread concerns in the state, in addition to addressing supplementary or ongoing issues raised by his constituents.
Building and maintaining quality-yet-affordable health care for Iowans continues to be a concern for Breckenridge, who frequently criticized the privatization of Iowa’s Medicaid program throughout his 2018 campaign.
Health care changes, Breckenridge said, impact everyone’s lives “either directly or indirectly.” Following the state’s decision to allow private companies to manage the $5 billion program, Breckenridge cited inadequate reimbursements for services, denial of claims and a lack of funding to health care providers “that could potentially lead them to not providing services or maybe even lose (clinics or doctors) in an area” of the state.
“You take Skiff (Medical Center) here in town. I bet if you visited with them they would tell you about the thousands of claims that have been denied or rejected that Medicaid claims for extensive amount of dollars that they have probably not been paid, which raises the cost of health care (and) makes it tougher for (Skiff) to provide all the same gamut of services that they normally provide,” Breckenridge said in Dec. 19 interview.
Small clinic providers in Jasper County, Breckenridge said, have also been “struggling to keep their doors open” after the privatization shift. Admittedly, “there’s no easy answer,” he added, but the challenge legislators have is keeping individuals from being denied or prevented from getting the care they need. Looking at the problem from “a more holistic approach” is a strategy Breckenridge wants to implement moving forward.
In regards to the access to mental health services in Iowa, Breckenridge touts Jasper County as a model for the rest of the state. Frequent visits to places like Optimae Life Services, Progress Industries, Capstone Behavioral Healthcare and Integrated Treatment Services, LLC have convinced the Newton Democrat the local agencies “provide a very valuable service for our citizens in a time of need.” However, if Iowans continue to have “declining reimbursement rates (and medical) transportation costs,” Breckenridge questions how mental health providers are going to maintain those same services to help citizens.
“I am very proud of the team we have in Jasper County (and) the work that they’ve done and continue to do,” Breckenridge said.
Although he acknowledges funding is and will likely always be a major component to providing quality mental health services, Breckenridge said looking at what efficiencies can be put in place and eliminating any redundancies are just as important factors — anything to make sure public tax dollars are not going to waste.
Weeks after the 2018 midterm election, Gov. Kim Reynolds told Iowa reporters she was open to the idea of automatically restoring the voting rights of Iowa felons, which could ultimately affect more than 50,000 Iowans. To date, Iowa and Kentucky are the only two states which administer lifetime voting bans to its felons. However, Iowa felons’ voting rights can be restored in a case-by-case basis, exclusively by the governor.
Breckenridge said he is in favor of supporting criminal justice reform, as well as recovery methods such as treatment programs and anger management programs, to help reduce the state’s recidivism rate and help those incarcerated to become valuable and productive citizens. He added he is open to the discussion of restoring voting rights so long as the recovery components are included in the conversation.
“We need to make sure it is a holistic approach and truly helping the individuals that may be struggling, that are making bad choices, to help them to not re-offend,” Breckenridge said.
Developing those details associated with restoring voting rights of felons is going to be a challenge for the legislature. If such an action is proposed, lawmakers would likely have to identify what a felon would need to do and when such rights would be restored, as well as define what it means to have “paid their debt to society” — whether it be after jail time, probation or fines paid, for instance. Breckenridge said recovered felons deserve to get their voting rights back.
“We need to have that conversation so we can be fair and consistent with everybody that will be moving in that direction,” he said.
In 2019, Breckenridge also wants to look at opening the flexibility of categorization fund spending to allow schools the option of receiving more money for in need areas or programs — for instance, one school may need more funds for its at-risk program while another district may need more transportation dollars even though its at-risk program is doing just fine. Giving schools more flexibility in their spending may help problem areas while others maintain a level head.
As an adjunct instructor at Des Moines Area Community College — specifically the Career Academy’s criminal justice courses — Breckenridge sees the firsthand benefits of Jasper County schools preparing students to become the area’s future workforce, thereby cultivating careers in law enforcement, welding, nursing and business management, among others.
Identifying gaps in the workforce and continuing to facilitate collaborations between colleges and school districts is the direction Jasper County and Iowa need to be headed, Breckenridge said. He added that stressing the importance of particular job fields to students is also needed to grow the workforce.
In tandem to general education improvements and workforce development, Breckenridge has his sights set on the economy and job market in the 2019 legislative session. According to a Dec. 21 press release from Iowa Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent in November. The rate nationally remained at 3.7 percent.
Breckenridge said it would be nice to see a larger growth in wage and income for citizens to accumulate spending dollars. Typically, a low unemployment rate can stimulate growth in the economy.
Breckenridge added Iowa’s minimum wage should certainly be higher than $7.25 an hour. What that rate should be is “hard to say.” The challenge for Breckenridge and his fellow lawmakers is finding a balance between boosting the economy and creating better-paying jobs with fair benefits without “stagnating the economy” and job growth. Conversations with corporations and businesses big and small, he said, could help determine a path moving forward to help stimulate growth.

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Gold has been trading upwards. The price tested the level of $1,203.41. In the daily time frame, we can observe a strong bullish bar in a volume below the average. We got absorption volume near the price of $1,175.009 and that reaction caused the price to start moving upwards. Since our strong support around the price of $1,175.00 held successfully, selling gold looks risky. Major resistance is at the price of $1,225.00. The short-term trend has changed from neutral to bullish.
Trading recommendations: Absorption volume in the background. Selling gold looks risky. Watch for potential buying opportunities on the dips.
However, a bullish corrective movement towards 1.1500 and 1.1600 is being executed if May's monthly high (1.1465) gets breached as soon as possible.
Last week, a bearish pullback took place towards 1.0800 -1.0830 where a recent ascending bottom and a bullish breakout pattern were established on the H4 chart.
Bullish persistence above 1.1150-1.1190 allowed the market to move towards the level of 1.1390 (Fibonacci Expansion 100%) where significant bearish rejection was previously expressed.
That is why, another bearish pullback took place towards 1.1150 (daily demand) where the ongoing bullish swing was initiated on Friday.
The next destination for the EUR/USD pair is located around 1.1550 (141.4% FE) provided that EUR/USD bulls keep trading above the price zone of 1.1380-1.1400 (100% FE).
Recently, EUR/NZD is moving upwards. As we expected, the price tested the level of 1.6508 in an volume above the average. In the daily time frame, we can observe a bullish bar in a volume just above the average. Our trading range between the levels of 1.6150 and 1.5590 was broken and we may expect the price to move higher. We can observe successful re-accumulation in the background, so watch for potential buying opportunities on dips. I had placed Fibonacci retracement to find potential support levels. I got Fibonacci retracement 38.2% at the level of 1.6320, Fibonacci retracement 50% at the level of 1.6340, and Fibonacci retracement 61.8% at the level of 1.6300. The short-term trend is bullish. Since our objective point at the level of 1.6450 has been met, next objective point is around 1.7000.
Trading recommendations: We can observe the bullish market. Selling looks risky. Re-accumulation is in the background, so watch for buying opportunities on dips.
On the other hand, the current weekly candle closure should be monitored to determine if the depicted weekly uptrend would get broken-down during the current bearish momentum.
Recently, higher bottoms were established around the levels of 1.5200. This initiated the current bullish swing towards the level of 1.5800.
The resistance level at 1.5800 was breached by the ongoing strong bullish momentum. Hence, GBP/USD bulls pursue towards 100% Fibonacci Expansion located around 1.5900.
In the H1 chart, the NZD/USD pair has still call for the strong bearish market between the levels of 0.7056 and 0.7013. Additionally, it should be noted that the minor support is going to set at the level of 0.6921. Moreover, the level of 0.6962 represents the daily pivot point on June 18, 2015. Equally important, the resistance will be set at 0.7056 and the double top is set at the same price too. Therefore, sell 0.7056 with the first target at 0.8525 in order to test the daily pivot point (0.6962); then it will be gone towards 0.6921 (the daily support 1). If the market is able to break the minor support at the level of 0.6921; hence it will call for the bearish market below 0.6921 again in order to test the double bottom at 0.6879. At the same time, if the trend fails to close below the double bottom, above 0.6879 with a target at 0.7050 this week.
The strong support is seen at the level of 1.5835 today. Moreover, the resistance has already set at 1.6079 in the H1 chart. So, we expect a range about 244 pips until the end of Friday's session. According to the previous events, the GBP/USD pair is still moving between 1.5835 and 1.6015. It should be noted that the key level is set at the level of 1.5920. Equally important, the double bottom will be formed at the level of 1.5835. As it is known, history will probably repeat itself at this level again. It will be a good sign to buy above the area of 1.5835 with the first target at 1.6015 to test the minor resistance. It will call for uptrend in order to continue its bullish movement towards 1.6079 (strong resistance).
On the other hand, the stop loss should never exceed your maximum exposure amounts; the stop loss should be placed below 1.5835 at the level of 0.5905. Observations: · The pair still calls for a strong bullish market from the spot of 1.5835. · The resistance had already set at the level of 1.6079.
Currently, AUD/JPY is still trending up as no lower lows have been confirmed. The pair has been ranging since it reached a high of 97.26 on May 14. The sideways corridor boundaries are between 95.00 and 97.00.
The Fibonacci, applied to the upper trendline breakout point showed a clear rejection of the 38.2% support level S2 (94.46) that was followed by rejection of the 50% support level S1 (94.99). At the same time, the pair rejected the lower uptrend trendline which looks like a confirmation of the rate to move higher.
While the pair is trading between R1 (95.52) and S1 (94.99), consider buying on pullbacks, targeting the area aroubd 97.00, where the double top is spotted and which is a psychological resistance. A break below S2 could only extend the consolidation but should not reverse the trend down.
The US Dollar Index was rejected in the resistance area yesterday and fell towards new lows. Comments of J.Yellen after the FOMC meating weakened the US dollar and this was a bearish signal implying that we could see a deeper correction of the greenback over the coming weeks.
The US Dollar Index reached the Ichimoku cloud and got rejected. The price continues to be in a bearish trend as long as it is below the Ichimoku cloud. We continue to see lower lows and lower highs. Next important support is at 93.10. Unless bulls manage to reverse the US Dollar Index above 95.20, we should expect more selling pressures to come over the coming weeks.
The weekly chart has become even more bearish with the price trading below the kijun-sen support and heading towards a low of 93.10. A breakout below that level will increase chances of a deeper correction towards the cloud support and 50% retracement at 90.
Gold price had some increased volatility yesterday after the FOMC meeting. However, gold continues to trade within a trading range. The price managed to hold and test support at $1,175. It bounced towards the short-term resistance of $1,185-90. The short-term trend remains neutral.
Gold price found the short-term support at $1,175 and resistance at $1,190. The next resistance is seen at $1,200 and the next support is expected at $1,160. The trend is mainly sideways, so there is no clear direction for the short term. The charts are neither bearish nor bullish. So, short-term traders should be very cautious.
The weekly chart remains bearish. The price is still below the tenkan-sen indicator at $1,200. At the same time, it is above the long-term critical support at $1,155. If it gets broken, we should expect a push lower towards $1,000.
Gold has bounced off sharply after testing yesterday's low of $1,175.00 and is trading around the level of $1,188.00 at the moment. It seems that the metal has formed an intermediary base at $1,171.00/75.00 over the past few trading sessions and is looking to rally towards $1,205.00 and $1,211.00 in sessions to come. It is recommended to remain long with risk at $1,150.00. Immediate support is seen at $1,171.00 followed by $1,162.00, $1,143.00, and lower. Resistance is seen at $1,205.00 levels, followed by $1,215.00 and higher respectively.
Silver bounced off the sub-level at $15.90 as expected yesterday and is trading around $16.20 at the moment. Please note that the metal has already confirmed its resumption in case of a rally towards $17.70 and higher during the sessions to come. The metal bounced at the confluence of trend-line support and fibonacci 0.786 support around $15.80 as depicted here. It is recommended to remain long and look to add further with risk at $15.30. Immediate support is seen at $15.80 followed by $15.60, $15.30, and lower. Resistance is seen at $17.20/30 followed by $17.70/80 and higher respectively.
The EUR/JPY pair is trading around the level of 139.60 at the moment looking to push further higher. Please note that the pair had found support at fibonacci 0.382 levels of a rally between 133.00 and 141.00 respectively. It is expected to push higher until prices stay above the level of 138.00 at least. It is hence recommended to remain long from yesterday with risk at 137.50. Immediate support is seen at 138.00 (interim) followed by 135.00, 133.00, and lower. Resistance is seen at 141.00 and higher respectively.
Remain long for now, stop is at 137.50, a target is open.
The GBP/CHF pair remained just shy of 1.4650 yesterday before pulling back. The pair is trading around the level of 1.4580 at the moment looking for a pullback. Please note that the H4 chart indicates that a pullback is due, towards 1.4250/1.4300 levels at least before the pair rallies further. It is recommended to remain flat for now and look to enter long at lower levels. Immediate support is seen at 1.4450, followed by 1.4400, 1.4150, and lower. Resistance is seen at 1.4650/1.4700 and higher respectively.
Remain flat for now. Look to buy at lower levels.
As anticipated yesterday, the corrective cycle in wave (iv) developed a triangle pattern and now it looks like the market brake out of the triangle to make the missing wave (v) to the downside. The lowest target is at the level of 1.2181, but a drop might get extended lower. This wave down would be the last corrective wave in the overall (a) (b) (c) blue correction that consist the wave 2 blue. We will be looking now for any clues for impulsive reversal to the upside in the intraday time frames.
The sell orders opened yesterday should be still kept open as the second TP at the level of 1.2000 might be hit today.
The current wave development on this pair is a complex and time-consuming corrective cycle that we have been tracking since June 4. According to the newest labeling, there is still one more wave to the downside missing and it had been labeled on the chart as the wave Y black. The main support for the market is still the grey rectangle supply the breakthrough zone, so only violation of this area will confirm the current labeling. On the other hand, any breakout above the intraday resistance at the level of 140.45 will possibly lead to the recent test of a swing high and the corrective cycle will be invalidated together with a higher time frame cycles (daily and weekly).
Daytraders should consider opening sell orders from current price levels with SL above the level of 140.46 and TP at the level of 139.38.
EUR/USD: There has been an upward breakout in the context of a consolidation of this pair. The outlook is bullish and an upward break enabled the price to test the resistance line at 1.1350. For the current bullish outlook to be stronger, the price would need to close above that resistance line.
USD/CHF: This pair has been able to break the resistance level at 0.9250 to the downside testing the support level at 0.9200. Should the price close below the support level or stay below the resistance level at 0.9250, it would mean strong presence of bears.
GBP/USD: The GBP/JPY pair has been trending upwards strongly breaking one distribution territory after the other. The price has gone upwards by 300 pips this week, and the next target to be breached by bulls is the distribution territory at 1.5850. The price is expected to close above the distribution territory.
USD/JPY: After several days of sideways movement, the price broke upwards, but it happened to be a false breakout. The price went upwards briefly and later came down. It would be fine to stay away from this market until there is a predictable/directional movement. Some fundamental figures are expected today and they would have some impact on the market.
EUR/JPY: There is a buy'signal on this cross: the EMA 11 is above the EMA 22 and the RSI period 14 is above the level 50. The price may go further upwards, for there is a Bullish Confirmation Pattern in the chart.
We have seen an expected rally higher to 1.6446 (a high of 1.6512). Ideally, we will see a break above the base channel resistance line near 1.6512 for even more acceleration higher to 1.6787 and higher to 1.7154 as the next major upside target.
Minor support is found at 1.6313 and strong support is found at 1.6160, which is expected to protect the downside for a break above the resistance at 1.6512 for more upside acceleration.
We are long EUR from 1.5810 and will move our stop higher to 1.6140. If you are not long EUR yet, then buy EUR near 1.6320 or upon a break above 1.6512 and use the same stop at 1.6140.
We have seen a breakout above 140.00, but not yet an acceleration higher in blue wave iii. We will look for support at 139.36 for the next rally towards 141.06 and through this resistance for a continuation higher to 144.03.
In the long-term, we are looking for even more upside towards 149.55 and beyond.
We are long EUR from 138.10 and will move our stop higher to 138.75. If you are not long EUR yet, then buy near 139.36 or upon a break above 140.48 and use the same stop at 138.75.
AUD/USD continues to move sideways within 130 pips corridor. The pair found strong support near 0.7630 and resistance is seen near 0.7770.
On June 17, AUD/USD tested the resistance once again failing to break it. While the resistance holds the uptrend, trendline was broken. The 23.6% level of the Fibonacci applied to the trendline breaking point showing that S4 support (0.7667) was also broken. Besides, the Demarker oscillator is moving under the downtrend trendline.
All the facts suggest that downward move should be the next, therefore consider selling AUD/USD near R1, which is 76.4% Fibonacci resistance level at 0.7753. A target is at the key support, which is also a 0% Fibonacci level S5 (0.7630). A break above R2 (0.7792) will invalidate this forecast and is expected to push the rate up.
In the daily chart, the USDX finally broke the support level at 94.66 and now it's looking to test the next low of 93.75, which is a key zone on this time frame. However, we should be cautious with the current short trades in the mid term, because bulls could come again when the Index tests the level of 93.14.
The short-term outlook is very bearish, because the 200 SMA in the H1 chart turned bearish. Also, the USDX is currently forming a lower low pattern below the resistance level at 94.33. Targets are placed around the levels of 93.88 and 93.53 now. The downside is still there and bulls have no chances to dominate the intraday trend.
Bulls took control of the trend in the GBP/USD pair, because the Fed showed dovish stance at their latest meeting on Wednesday. Currently, the pair is approaching the resistance level of 1.5898. If it does a breakout of that zone, it would be expected to reach a high at the level of 1.6036 in coming hours. The MACD indicator remains in the positive territory.
At the H1 chart, the pair has been trading higher breaking important resistance in an intraday bias and now it's looking to overcome a high around 1.5841. In case of success, it would do a rally towards the resistance zone of 1.5884. Anyway, be cautious with the overbought levels showed in lower time frames.
Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place buy (long) orders only if the GBP/USD pair breaks a bullish candlestick; the resistance level is at 1.5841, take profit is at 1.5884, and stop loss is at 1.5796.
When the European market opens, economic data on Eurogroup Meetings, Spanish 10-y Bond Auction, Targeted LTRO, and ECB Economic Bulletin is due.The US will release data about the Natural Gas Storage, CB Leading Index m/m, Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, Current Account, Unemployment Claims, Core CPI m/m, and CPI m/m. So amid the reports, EUR/USD will move low to medium volatility during this day.
In Asia, Japan is not expected to release economic data today. However, the US will publish data data on the Natural Gas Storage, CB Leading Index m/m, Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, Current Account, Unemployment Claims, Core CPI m/m, amd CPI m/m. So, there is a big probability that USD/JPY will move with low to medium volatility during the day.
Moreover, a lower high at 1.5660 applied significant bearish pressure. That is why, the support zone between 1.5500 and 1.5450 failed to stop this bearish momentum. This led to a bearish breakout.
The recent daily candlesticks came as bullish engulfing ones. This allowed the occurrence of the current bullish pullback towards the price zone of 1.5700.
As anticipated, if the bullish breakout above 1.5550 persists, a bullish corrective movement towards 1.5750 is likely to happen.
Traders can take a valid sell entry anywhere around 1.5750-1.5790 (the key zone depicted on the chart). Initial T/P levels are located at 1.5470, 1.5400 and 1.5320 while S/L should be set above 1.5800.
Recently, the price zone of 1.2450-1.2500 constituted a strong resistance zone for USD/CAD (backside of the broken uptrend and a previous consolidation zone).
However, the previous weekly closure came above 1.2300 (indicating lack of bearish momentum). Hence, a bullish pullback towards 1.2400 should not be excluded on the short-term.
For risky traders, a daily candlestick closure below the price level of 1.2300 (79.6% Fibo) brings again the bearish scenario to the market. TP levels are projected at 1.2220, 1.2100 and 1.1950.
USD/JPY is expected to consolidate in a higher range as markets await the Fed monetary policy decision at 18:00 GMT. The Fed is expected to stay pat on the interest rates but market participants will scan accompanying statement and Chairwoman Yellen's comments at the press conference for clues to the further policy. USD/JPY is undermined by the lower US Treasury yields (10-year slipped 4.9 bps to 2.309% Tuesday), flows to the safe-haven yen as the Greek fears persist, and Japan's exports. But USD/JPY losses are tempered by the demand from the Japanese importers and the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy.
The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a wider range as long as it remains above its pivot point. As long as the price holds above its pivot point, long positions are recommended with the first target at 124.365 and the second target at 124.65. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 122.90 if the price moves below its pivot points. A break of this target is likely to push the pair further downwards, and one may expect the second target at 122.45. The pivot point is at 123.35.
USD/CHF is expected to consolidate with bullish bias as markets await the FOMC policy decision. USD/CHF is supported by the contagion from the weak euro on the Swissie, the negative Swiss interest rates, and the threat of the Swiss National Bank to carry out CHF-selling intervention.
The daily chart is mixed as five-day moving average is meandering sideways below declining 15-day moving average. Stochastics is turning bullish near oversold levels.
The pair is trading below its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a lower range as long as it remains below the pivot point. Short positions are recommended with the first target at 0.9510. A break of that target will move the pair further downwards to 0.9170. The pivot point stands at 0.9315. In case the price moves in the opposite direction and bounces back from the support level, it will move above its pivot point. It is likely to move further to the upside. According to that scenario, long positions are recommended with the first target at 0.9360 and the second target at 0.9420.

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Artists around the world share a common visual language even when words may not be understood. Local quilters and crafters joined in to welcome artistic quilter, Rusudan Resseque, whose extraordinary creations have been on exhibit this month at the Upper Shores Branch. A crowd of more than 40 people (including others from the small, culture-rich country which shares borders with Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia) enjoyed meeting the Republic of Georgia born artist, hearing of her unusual quilting techniques & stories of her native land. The afternoon turned into a multicultural celebration of art, music, food, & customs. The history of Georgia can be traced back to the Stone Age, and it was one of the first countries to adopt Christianity as an official religion early in the 4th century. It was also the first country to make wine! The photo with the singular quilt signifies the importance of wine to Georgians and also honors its matriarchal culture.
It was a step back in time and truly seemed as though Sojourner Truth returned to life to once again share her undying commitment to freedom fighting. 35 students & educators from South Toms River’s Discovery Place program were mesmerized as the life of Isabella Baumfree unfolded before us. Following the performance young audience members lined up to shake the hand of actress Daisy Century and to get her autograph. Empathy and a deeper understanding of an amazing life, one that truly made a difference, made this Black History Month one to remember. The evening performance brought out an additional 20 adult community members. The paintings of Preachers Wife Arts/Lavett Ballard added an extra dimension to the event.


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On June 3, 2015, political thugs suspected to be acting at the behest of Mr. Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State, assaulted Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, the State Correspondent of the daily ‘Punch’ newspaper while he was taking pictures of an unfolding political drama in the state.
Ogundele was in Ado Ekiti, the state capital to gauge the mood following attempts by 19 state law makers from the All Progressives Congress to impeach the governor and the governor’s frantic efforts to frustrate the move.
He was taking photographs of women praying for peace in the state, about 200 metres away from the Assembly complex when the thugs descended on him beating him with various weapons. They tore his clothes to shreds in the process.
Narrating his ordeal, Ogundele said, “I was about leaving the place when I saw the women praying for peace to reign in the state. I felt it was a spiritual approach to the trouble in the state, so I decided to take the picture. The thugs emerged from their hideouts and swooped on me.
“I kept shouting ‘I’m a journalist’ but they did not show me mercy as they pounced on me. They were like 50 persons kicking me all at the same time. They dragged me out of the car and continued hitting me. At a time, one of them went to carry a big plank of wood in an attempt to hit my head.
Governor Fayose has reportedly apologized for the attack on the journalists saying the actions of the hooligans should not be taken as that of his government.

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Fly to Appleton with United Airlines from over 200 airports within the United States and an additional 100 airports internationally.
Learn about the legendary magician Harry Houdini at the History Museum at the Castle. The museum also features a gallery showcasing novelist Edna Ferber and other details of the Fox River Valley's history.
Visit Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, where many visiting football teams are known to frequent before Green Bay Packers home games.
Watch world-class culture at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
Spring, summer and fall are ideal seasons to visit Appleton. The Fox River Mall, Wisconsin’s second-largest mall, is open year-round. If you are short on time, make sure to stroll through Houdini Plaza, which hosts the downtown farmers markets and public events in the fall. Celebrate Independence Day with the annual fireworks show at Appleton Memorial Park.


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My nan made the best sausage rolls.
My first introduction to cooking was in the kitchen with her as she talked me through how to make them exactly as she did (which it turned out was the way my late grandfather had shown her). It was an experience I always enjoyed and a treasured memory I will always cherish. She made THE BEST sausage rolls, in fact for a long time they were the only ones I would eat (store-bought sausage rolls make me gag..) and despite that she passed away nearly 15 years ago I feel as close to her as ever when a batch of these bad boys is brought out at a family function.
When I started paying more attention to my nutrition and health I stopped making these as often because, let’s face it, sausage rolls aren’t exactly a health food. Butter-laden puff pastry filled with fatty sausage meat, whilst being super delicious, is something that doesn’t make the cut in our household. So after fondly reminiscing about my nana I decided I would try and recreate her recipe with a healthier twist whilst still retaining bags of flavour and by gosh I think I’ve done it.
By trading sausage meat for heart smart pork mine and puff pastry for mountain bread I’ve created a healthier sausage roll that even my nan would approve of. I removed the initial first step of soaking a piece of white bread in milk before adding to the meat and used fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs, a splash of milk, French mustard and lots of fresh herbs to keep it both moist and flavourful. The mountain bread obviously doesn’t puff up the same way pastry would but still provides a lovely flaky crunch that I loved.
My husband considers himself somewhat of a sausage roll connoisseur so I was extremely nervous for him to taste test them and delightfully relieved when he wouldn’t stop talking about how good they were. Success! In fact we ended up devouring most of the batch for dinner and finishing off any leftovers for the next day’s lunch. I loved them with a good splash of homemade spicy BBQ sauce but they were also good eaten straight from the tray. They’re not an exact replica of an old- fashioned sausage roll but they’re super delicious, much better for you and fill me with warm fuzzies thinking about loved ones no longer with us. What more could you want from a sausage roll?
1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2) Combine pork mince, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, mustard, egg, onion and herbs in a large bowl. Season liberally with salt and pepper then mash everything together with your hands until well combined.
3) Lay out one piece of mountain bread on the bench top. Add a quarter of the sausage filling to the edge closest to you and shape into an even log the length of the bread.
4) Paint the edge of the bread furthest away from you with the beaten egg. Roll up the mountain bread to enclose the filling, finishing with the seam down.
5) Cut each roll into quarters (or whatever size you prefer) then paint the sausage roll with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6) Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 18-25 minutes or until the rolls are firm and the mountain bread is golden and crispy. Allow to cool slightly before serving.


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Those of us who practice in the field of employment law have been faced with the realization that, although our work-life expectancy has increased, the age at which we are considered expendable and no longer capable of making a meaningful contribution has been systematically reduced. The inevitable result is that older workers are "forced out" of their positions, well before their work-life expectancy is achieved.
Years ago it was not unusual for people to work until they, themselves, felt they could no longer effectively perform. Now, performance often plays no role when an employee is asked to leave the workplace. Instead, age becomes the determining factor. Regrettably, some companies have actually set ages at which employees face mandatory retirement, although many employees looked forward to remaining at their jobs for a longer period. Although they are physically and emotionally capable of a longer work-life, conditions in the workplace frequently force employees, when they reach their 50s, out of positions they are still fully capable of fulfilling and mastering. It makes no sense, given the experience and energy that goes to waste when this occurs.
We fully recognize, certainly at this time, the strong burdens placed upon management to reduce costs. It is a fact that workers of age frequently earn higher compensation than younger employees. Dispensing with older workers, with higher salaries, rather than younger workers, might appear to represent greater savings for the employer. Therefore, this can be an enticing reason for management to force older workers out if the employer is faced with a need to cut costs. However, that can be a hollow choice, given the fact that we often find the younger replacements frequently in need of more supervision, a period of adjustment and other unknowable pitfalls that arise when experienced workers are removed from their positions. There could well be greater employment costs and frequently a failure to produce the expected and required results. We believe that is why the operative laws against age discrimination provide that "age need not be the only reason for the termination, but only one of the reasons." Ostrowski v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, 968 F.2d 171, 180 (2d Cir. 1992).
We recognize that "employment is at will." We must also recognize, however, that termination that has a discriminatory basis clearly trumps the concept of employment at will. And so the battle begins. Was the termination based upon a reason that has been judicially deemed appropriate, or did age play some role in the termination?
In other areas of employment discrimination, it is inconceivable that we could find any factors that could reasonably justify, or explain away, an act of employment discrimination. No one can reasonably explain, or justify, how a man could do a job, but not a woman. Or how someone in a minority group could not do the job of a non-minority employee. But with respect to age discrimination, we find that there are those in the workplace who argue, despite the laws that provide otherwise, that the employer should be permitted to consider age in its determination as to who should be hired and who should be fired. They argue that the workplace belongs to the employer and that age should not be considered a protected class. Some may even assert that market forces will protect older people and they do not require the protection of age discrimination laws. We say otherwise.
We believe age discrimination is an increasing epidemic. It has escalated to the point that age discrimination now has a pervasive effect in the workplace. This tidal wave of age discrimination must be addressed in vigorous and meaningful fashion.


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Tooheys Extra Dry brings back the Stag, the Tooheys brand symbol since 1869, in “Nocturnal Migration”, a television commercial starring male (stags) and female (does) deer in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. Set to “Breathe”, the 1996 track by The Prodigy, the ad shows the creatures of the forest heading to the city by foot and public transport to live it up in night clubs, pubs and on the streets before heading home to the suburbs at dawn.
The commercial is part of an integrated campaign including outdoor, print and digital ads featuring stags, along with street posters and giant paste-ups placed around the city on nocturnal migration routes. A teaser print and online campaign kicked off a week before the launch of the commercial on September 25.
The Nocturnal Migration campaign was developed at BMF, Sydney, by executive creative director Dylan Taylor, creative director Shane Bradnick, art director Corinne Goode, copywriter Phil Sicklinger, account director Tony Dunseath, creative founder Warren Brown, senior planner Simon McCrudden, head of television Sue Hind, art buyer Sarah Thompson, head of print production Libby Hams, working with Lion brands director Jon Bradshaw, marketing manager Andy Disley, brand managers Judy Fraser and Ben Davis, and assistant brand manager Naomi Gavan.
Filming was shot by director Garth Davis via Exit Films, Sydney, with producer Karen Sproul. Photographer was Stephen Stewart.
Post Production was done at Alt.vfx, Brisbane, by Colin Renshaw and Takeshi Takada.
Digital work was done by Holler Sydney.


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You as the operator have an overview of the orders, you can easily add and edit meals without any knowledge of HTML or programming.
Loyal customers can offer a loyalty . Some dishes can be assigned, for example, several attachments and the customer chooses the right, to which the taste. Pizza can assemble to your liking, you may add or remove material. If such operations have an impact on price, so it now sees without any complicated recalculation.
Administration is not only friendly, but also simple and functional. Everything in it easy to adjust to your liking.
The icing on the cake is the English localization with the possibility of extension to other languages and other front-end templates. For multilingual version it is also possible to translate into multiple languages for all meals.
INSTALLATION, CATEGORIES AND FOODS, FOOD DETAIL, CART, ORDER, CUSTOMER ACCOUNT, ORDERS, CUSTOMERS, EDITING FOODS, EDITING CATEGORIES, EDITING ATTRIBUTES, CONFIGURATION, DEMO.
After buying MAYA TakeOut in our e-shop you will be made available for download .zip file. This file via FTP to expand into the desired directory. Then you just enter the URL of the page where you unzipped the reservation system and other steps you through the already intuitive installation. When you install in addition to other settings, select and install the sample data.
In addition MAYA TakeOut can purchase additional front-end templates that colors and styles are most relevant to your needs. If you can not find a suitable template, we can create it tailored.
The customer sees menu with categories, each category is an abbreviated description and the food categories with an abbreviated description and price.
Logged customer sees if the food contains some of the allergens that you set in your account at meals exclamation point for the warning that is not best for him.
Furthermore there is a search box for meals and categories with whisperer.
The important part is the cart which is described below.
On the detail page is a photo of food meal, full description, price, and for some customers an important allergen information.
Since it is an ordering system, so can not miss the button to add to the cart including a selection of numbers.
Any adjustment will be reflected immediately on the price, so the customer can see immediately how much it follows the assembled dish will cost. When it does not need to click on a button that no conversion.
Block displays all the food in basket with the photo thumbnails and link to the detail of food. Further, the food displays and price of each added attributes.
In cart can change the number of meals and food removed. Each change is immediately reflected back without any complicated recount.
If the customer adds to the shopping cart next meal, which already has in cart, is only adjusted number. If customer add the same food but with different attributes, food is added as a new item.
Before sending the order, it is necessary that the customer subscribes or create an account.
After logging in, the customer can choose to select from several delivery address (adding addresses, see. below), or personal collection (if enabled).
If enabled loyalty program, so customers receive a discount in the shopping cart, to which he is entitled under the level at which it was given.
In addition to the addresses it is still possible to adjust the number of meals, or remove them from the cart. It is also possible to select the delivery date and add note to order.
Before sending it must agree to terms and conditions.
After sending the order, the customer is delivered by e-mail with the details of the order.
In managing customer account you can edit contact information, change your password and add individual addresses (ie. home, work ...).
Entering multiple addresses makes it easier to follow orders because the customer simply selects from the list the address to which you want to import food.
In addition to editing the customer account is the ability to view all orders and to monitor their condition, which is expressed colors (red - new, yellow - processed, green - finished).
On the orders page displays all orders that can filter by status, customer name, the date on which the receipt is required.
The table is automatically renewed every 30 seconds.
Every order can be opened to view details and print, or delete or change its status.
Order statuses are distinguished by colors (red - new, yellow - processed green - finished), so at a glance you can see what condition the order.
They are planned for both Windows and Android applications running in the background tracking new orders, with whom do not miss any order.
On page shows all customers, including the group to which it belongs (if active loyalty program), the number and amount of orders.
The customer can customize, including his address, change status (enable, disable) or delete them.
On page editing foods can add and edit all foods.
For foods are filling the name, description, url, price, is classified in the appropriate category, add photos and set attributes that consumers will be able to choose from when ordering food (adding ingredients for pizza, steak doneness...).
To add a photo, it is necessary to add food first and then open it for editing.
The important part is the selection of allergens that the food contains. Contents of allergens in EU entry obligations.
On the editing categories of foods it can add and edit all categories.
In the category you can fill in the name, description, url, select a parent category and add a photo category.
Category can be moved either by modifying the parent category in the edit form or directly by moving the mouse in the list of categories.
Food attributes are additional food features that are shown in detail their selection of food and somehow affects the whole food and can also have an impact on the price of food.
Attributes are 4 types. Each has a different characteristic and the choice of the customer.
It can create unlimited attributes and each attribute value indefinitely.
For each value, it can select which will affect the value of the prize (decrease, increase, no).
It is possible to set up administrator e-mail (the address of which is sent to e-mails), transport price + free shipping above a certain price order, the method of accounting rates for packaging (uniform price for each meal, one amount for the entire order, individual price for individual meals).
You can also set a loyalty program, contact information, template, currency, time distribution, change the default language, password, install additional front-end template and language.
In addition, you can edit the text in the mail (it may be worth advertising messages, special offer... which is added to every sent mail), introductory text, terms and conditions.
All functions MAYA TakeOut can freely try out at demo.mayawebapps.net. When you first visit the demo created with a unique address. Just complete the installation, where you can choose if you want to install the demo data. Then you can without any limitations make reservations, change settings, just do whatever you can MAYA Book really try and not buy a pig in a poke. Demo automatically after 48 hours deleted.


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There a two varieties of websites, standard ones and E-commerce ones (where one can sell things on). You should think whether you wish to actually sell your products or services on the web or whether you need a website to attract prospects.
The amount of pages should i need?
Some web-site designers charge per page. This is the cheaper option in case you only want one or two pages but exactly how many professional websites does one see with a number of pages? Websites could consider looking good and stay very easy to navigate around. Squashing everything on to a couple of pages to save money may not be the most suitable choice.
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If you are confident on the pc it could suit you to definitely try it for yourself. This option will probably be cheaper but sometimes ideal consuming and restrictive. Configuring it done professionally (see Web page design in Chorley) might cost more initially and definitely will provide you with a bespoke website that may stand out and be right for you.
Look at the way ahead for your internet site. Soon enough it will undoubtedly need updating, prices and will be offering will alter, info may change, and today's news will become old news. Ideally you must get a package that allows you to edit certain parts in the website yourself (see Web site design in Chorley), this can permit you to always keep your web site current. E-commerce sites should have this choice to let you manage your personal products.
It's really no good having a great website whether it can not be found. Pictures online look great however it is the wording from the site that helps your site get higher on search results. An experienced designer will design your website with this in mind (see Web page design in Chorley). Buy your website working and find out what position your web site comes out in searches naturally before paying out again for SEO (seo) services.

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Alternate nostril breathing ("nadi shodhana," or “channel cleaning,” in Sanskrit) is a type of breathing that practitioners of yoga and alternative medicine believe harmonizes the two halves of the mind, leading to improved mental performance, health, and emotional stability. While there is no scientific evidence to confirm the mental and emotional effects of alternate nostril breathing, it has been shown to enhance the strength of the lungs, reduce blood pressure, and improve fine-motor coordination. Alternate nostril breathing is easy. Simply close one nostril, breathe in deeply, then exhale. Do the same on the opposite side, then repeat as often as you like.
Sit cross-legged in an upright position. You should sit in a clean room, preferably on a mat or carpeted surface. Rest your hands lightly on your thighs. Try to get comfortable. Close your eyes. Keep your spine straight and concentrate on your normal breath for about three to five minutes.
Close your right nostril. Bring your right hand to your face. Using your right thumb, press gently but firmly on your right nostril to prevent air from flowing into or out of it.
Some practitioners like to bring their middle and index fingers up to rest on their foreheads or on a point between their eyes. Others simply keep their other four fingers curled into the palm.
Keep your left hand on your thigh.
Breathe in deeply through your left nostril. With your right nostril covered, take a long, slow breath in through your nose. When you’ve reached maximum lung capacity, hold your breath for a length of time equal to the time it took you to breathe in.
Release your breath in a slow exhalation that is also equal to the amount of time it took you to breathe in.
Once you’ve fully exhaled, uncover your right nostril and return your right hand to your thigh.
Close your left nostril. Bring your left hand to your face. Use your left thumb to close your left nostril by pressing it gently but firmly into the side of your nose. The process should replicate the way you closed your right nostril, but on the opposite side.
Breathe in deeply through your right nostril. Just as you did when you had your right nostril closed, breathe in deeply through your single open nostril. At the top of your inhalation, hold your breath for as long as it took you to inhale. Then, breathe out in a smooth motion. Remove your left thumb from your nose.
Alternate your breathing through each nostril. Perform 5-10 inhalations and exhalations through each nostril, alternating each time. In other words, between your left and right nostrils, you should perform a total of 10-20 inhalations and exhalations.
As an alternative, instead of switching nostrils after each individual inhale/exhale cycle, you could try to breathe in and out through your right nostril 10 times in a row, then breathe in and out through your left nostril 10 times in a row.
Return to breathing naturally. After completing your final inhale/exhale sequence, sit quietly and return to normal breathing for about five minutes. When you’re ready, open your eyes, relax your arms, and rise.
Try a simple walking meditation. Alternate nostril breathing is often performed before meditation. Walking meditation involves finding a quiet outdoor space in a park or backyard, and walking through it at a slow or medium pace. Stay aware of the many sensations in your feet: your feet touching the ground, the movement of your legs, and the fit of your socks and shoes.
If you have trouble engaging in meditation at first, be patient with yourself and keep at it. The more you practice meditation, the better your technique will be, and you’ll be able to find more ways to focus on staying mindful and calm.
Practice gratitude. In addition to -- or instead of -- the walking meditation, try another quick meditation by practicing gratitude. Close your eyes and picture someone that you’re grateful for. Think of one aspect of their face that you really like -- their eyes, nose, or mouth, for instance. Send them a mental thank-you note by simply thinking, “I am thankful you’re in my life.” Repeat for five or six friends and family members.
Incorporate a mudra into you breathing. A mudra is a symbolic hand gesture used in yoga, as well as Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, that many practitioners of yoga believe can channel energy in particular ways. It is not uncommon for someone performing alternate nostril breathing to employ the Mrigi mudra in their exercise.
Bring your index and middle finger down to touch your palm. Keep your other fingers straight and stiff.
Instead of closing your nostrils with your thumbs, use the pinkie and ring fingers of the opposite hand.
For instance, you could close your left nostril by forming a Mrigi mudra with your right hand, then bringing the ring and pinkie fingers of that hand to your left nostril and gently push it closed.
Breathe in for a given length of time. Instead of counting the individual inhalations and exhalations during your alternate nostril breathing session, you could simply set a watch or clock for a certain time during the breathing. For instance, you might set a watch for three minutes, then close your right nostril and breathe in long and deep, hold your breath, then breathe out. After three minutes, reset the alarm and do the same on the left nostril. This will relieve you of the need to count each inhale/exhale cycle.
Inhale through the opposite nostril that you exhale from. In this variation, breathe in through your right nostril after first covering your left nostril with your thumb. When you’re ready to exhale, bring your left index finger across your nose and squeeze it gently against your right nostril. In the same motion, remove your left thumb from against your left nostril. Exhale through your left nostril. Repeat for as many cycles as you wish.
Alternately, you could start by covering your right nostril first. It makes no difference.
If you wish, you could bring your opposite thumb up to close each nostril, instead of moving your index finger across your nose to close your opposite nostril.
Alternate your breathing patterns. When you’re starting out, the length of your inhalation, pause, and exhalation should be equal in length. For instance, you might breathe in slowly for five seconds, hold the breath for five seconds, then breathe out for five seconds before switching nostrils. You could, however, try to adjust these ratios to suit your own style and needs.
If you wish to relax more deeply, increase the amount of time you spend exhaling. For instance, if you breathe in for five seconds, breathe out for about seven seconds.
If you find that you feel tired after practicing alternate nostril breathing, try adjusting your rate of inhalation so that it lasts longer than your exhalation. For instance, if you breathe in for five seconds, breathe out over a period of about three seconds. This will boost alertness and help you perk up.
Does alternate nostril breathing increase attention span?
Some yogis and practitioners of alternate nostril breathing believe that it can increase awareness and mental sharpness. However, results may vary from person to person.
Can alternate nostril breathing cause autism and bipolar disorder?
No, there is no evidence that alternate nostril breathing leads to autism or bipolar disorder.
Be skeptical when thinking about the many benefits that alternate nostril breathing is reported to impart. For instance, don’t expect that alternate nostril breathing will truly improve your test scores, cure asthma, or provide any other dubious benefit.
You should not strain when you are breathing in, and do not breathe in or out too rapidly.
You can start from either the left or right nostril.
Stop the exercise if you feel faint or light-headed.
Use caution if you have a respiratory condition such as asthma, or if you are ill.
If you have high blood pressure, do not hold your breath at the top of the inhalation.
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