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Warning: this post contains gratuitous Mary Oliver references and poems.
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting
Earlier this week, I posted two pictures on Instagram as part of the #10yearchallenge that is making its way around the interwebs. In the caption, I mentioned that I haven't posted a selfie in a while because all I see are the same tired, empty eyes and the same strained smile as 10 years ago.
I had forgotten what it felt like to be this depressed. How nothing feels like anything and everything feels like nothing.
The difference, I said, between the two women was that one of them — thirty-year-old me — didn't know she'd survive the depression she was in. And she didn't want to. Forty-year-old me, on the other hand, knows that she can survive anything, and she will.
But I left something out. Something critical. There is also another major difference. Forty-year-old me has support that thirty-year-old me never had.
In late May 2014, I met G at a work conference. I flew out for the USA at the end of that week and, for the six weeks I was away, we somehow managed to find up to five hours a day to Skype. At one stage, while we were chatting, I was in a library, looking for a book of poetry.
"Poetry?" he repeated, as if I'd spoken another language (and perhaps I had).
"Yes," I said. "Mary Oliver."
I found what I was looking for and sent him a picture of the page. It was The Uses of Sorrow.
The Uses of Sorrow
(In my sleep I dreamed this poem)
Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.
When I arrived back from my holiday, instead of going home to Sydney, I jumped on a flight to Melbourne. We needed to know if this thing we had developed and nurtured was Real. True. Lasting.
Picking me up at the airport, he gave me two gifts; a set of pens from my favourite stationery store, and a copy of Thirst by Mary Oliver, containing the poem I'd been searching for.
I Did Think, Let's Go About This Slowly
I did think, let's go about this slowly.
This is important. This should take
some really deep thought. We should take
small thoughtful steps.
But, bless us, we didn't.
Mary Oliver died this week. She was 83. I cannot remember how I first came across her; which poem it was that struck me, in all the ways her poems have struck me since. But I have a number of her books, and read them when I need reminding how to be human.
Poets, I find, know this intrinsically. And I am still learning – how to be a poet, and how to be a human. Because being human; being gentle, kind, loving, compassionate, and patient in this world is hard. Knowing death comes for us all is hard. Feeling dark things is hard.
When Death Comes
When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn;
when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me,
and snaps the purse shut;
when death comes like the measle-pox
when death comes like an iceberg between the shoulder blades,
I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering:
what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness?
And therefore I look upon everything
as a brotherhood and a sisterhood,
and I look upon time as no more than an idea,
and I consider eternity as another possibility,
and I think of each life as a flower, as common
as a field daisy, and as singular,
and each name a comfortable music in the mouth,
tending, as all music does, toward silence,
and each body a lion of courage, and something
precious to the earth.
When it's over, I want to say all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.
When it's over, I don't want to wonder
if I have made of my life something particular, and real.
I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened,
or full of argument.
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.
Although Mary Oliver won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1984, the National Book Award in 1995, wrote 15 books of poetry and essays and was described by the New York times as America's best-selling poet, she was still largely criticised as being too simplistic, too accessible with her plain verse and lack of typographical gimmicks.
As if that's a thing.
Where most people find poetry confusing and convoluted, never fully grasping what the poet is trying to say, Mary Oliver used the natural world, interior revelations and small, daily observances to reach the reader. In a radio interview, she said that "poetry wishes for a community". She wanted her words to find us.
Tonight, G found me struggling with anxiety. It was a state I'd hoped he'd never see me in. Not there. Not like that. And while it must have been a shock for him, his compassion and gentleness in the face of it made all the difference. He doesn't yet know how much he helped.
There are things other people can do for me right now, and there are things only I can do for myself.
It is fair to say that Mary Oliver, much like Leonard Cohen, has shown me how to live. Her words speak to you directly, straightforwardly, kindly and earnestly.
In sixty-nine days, G and I will stand in front of our friends, say some lovely words to each other and commit to continue to nurture this incredible relationship. We both know what it is to be betrayed and it makes us all the more grateful for second chances, love, and joy.
Don't Hesitate
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happened better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that's often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don't be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.
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The Open 2022: TV Schedule, Live Stream from Anywhere
The Open 2022 is knocking at the door, and it's the final time to get ready for the tournament. If you already bought the tickets, you can pack your bags, and start your preparation. But if you are from those who couldn't get it, this is the right place for you.
Different TV channels and online platforms around the world will bring the event to your home. You will just need to choose the best platform for you. The tournament begins on July 14.
Here, you will know everything about The Open 2022 TV Schedule and how to Live Stream from Anywhere.
How to Watch The Open 2022 on television?
Various TV channels will show the tournament throughout the world the golf fans. here are the lists of the TV channels that will be broadcasting the tournament on their network:
USA Network:
The Open 2022 will be shown on the USA Network in the United States. So, to watch the event on television, you will have to take the Cable connection with this channel in your TV box.
Here is the full TV schedule of the USA Network:
Thursday, July 14: 4 am-3 pm ET
Friday, July 15: 4 am-3 pm ET
Saturday, July 16: 5 am-7 am ET
Sunday, July 17: 4 am-7 am ET
NBC Network:
The tournament will also be shown on NBC Network. NBC Network shows all the major golf events on their channel, they will broadcast the Major on their TV network in the USA. The Channel will show the last two days of the event.
Here is the TV broadcasting schedule of The Open 2022 on NBC Network:
Saturday, July 16: 7 am-3 pm
Sunday, July 17: 7 am-2 pm
Sky Sports Golf:
Golf fans who are living in the United Kingdom will get the opportunity to watch The Open 2022 on Sky Sports Golf. Sky Sports is the biggest broadcaster to show golf in the country.
Here is the full schedule of the channel:
Thursday, July 14: 6.30 am-8.30 pm
Friday, July 15: 6.30 am-8.30 pm
Sunday, July 17: 8 am-7.30 pm
TSN:
TSN is a blessing for the golf fans of Canada, as they have the right to cover the PGA tour on their channel. You will be able to watch the full tournament on this channel with a cable TV subscription.
How to Livestream the tournament?
If you are not ready to pay for the cable TV networks, you can subscribe to the online platforms that will be broadcasting the tournament. here is the list, you can choose the best option for you.
Peacock:
The best choice to watch The Open 2022 on the online streaming device is Peacock. They are NBC's official broadcasting partner, and also broadcast all four days of the tournament on their platform. The broadcasting schedule for the last 2 days will be as same as NBC's. In the first two days, the live stream will start at 1.30a and continue till 4 am ET.
Fubo TV:
You can get the connection of Fubo TV, as they support USA Network on their OTT platform. With only a fee of $64.99, you will get a variety of channels on Fubo TV. You can also check their streaming quality by availing of the free trial option.
Sky Sports App:
The best way to watch the tournament in the UK is Sky Sports App. It is free for the TV channel subscriber. If you are not subscribed to their channel, you may need an additional charge for watching.

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The rest is noise: what makes an e-commerce site shine online?
With the average person exposed to more than 15 hours of content per day, how can retail sites cut through the noise?
With so much digital content out there passing by at a rapid pace, what makes us stop and engage? Photograph: Voisin/Phanie/REX
Jesse Aaron
Thu 31 Jul 2014 11.13 EDT
According to a new study, by 2015 the average person in the US will be exposed to 15.5 hours of content-driven media per day. From social feeds and ads to news, photos and videos, it's difficult to separate time-worthy information from all the noise. For digital marketers, especially those tasked with promoting an e-commerce website, it's challenging to create content that makes us pause in our overflowing content streams and invest time.
Here are a few of the observations and insights I've picked up along the way in my work at a web marketing, design and development agency.
Start thinking from a user-platform perspective
Most e-commerce sites have a substantial amount of demographic data on their shoppers but neglect how platforms influence a user's perspective. For example, an automotive parts dealer on Twitter might view the platform as an additional outlet for discounts, specials and promotions. But even though its fans value savings, seeing this type of content on this particular personal feed might actually dissuade them.
The online journey influences entire industries, requiring digital marketers to adopt platform-specific strategies. Online shopper cycles heavily involve information gathering. For example, 70% of prospective automotive customers spend more time researching online than offline, ranging from vehicle websites to Facebook pages and forums. Whether it's an automaker or an auto-parts website, both become inevitable destinations for the data-hungry consumer.
The anatomy of e-commerce sites force competitors to match each other in offerings, features and functionality. Content marketing can help differentiate. For example, one auto-parts e-commerce website created an infographic about how much we spend on our cars, which went viral after being shared on the popular car culture blog, Jalopnik. The subject content is both relevant to the industry and to the general public, making it an ideal piece for the common social media user to share – not just a targeted automotive customer.
Social media contests are another heavily practiced content strategy that fans can be leveraged to promote. For example, Dune London recently held a contest where fans could win a summer-themed accessories package. To enter, one had to follow the brand on Instagram and "regram" (republish) the competition image. By having fans share the image, the brand was essentially shared for free with a direct line to relevant prospects. Trust is a valuable commodity on social platforms – users both trust and see more of what their friends share versus what brands share.
How to videos and live product reviews are not only visually magnetic for e-commerce sites but they allow brands to extrude a personal side. This demonstrates there are real people behind digital storefronts. A great example of this is shown by the e-commerce site for LuxyHair – specialising in hair extensions – where co-founder Mimi Ikonn publishes in-depth guides for hair care on YouTube and has amassed nearly 2m subscribers.
Along a similar vein of video content, Newegg – one of the largest online computer hardware and software dealers – publishes a plethora of reviews and guides. They range from tech news and Q&As to unboxing events and complete how to guides for building a PC.
It should come as no surprise that 95% of consumers prefer companies that provide engaging/valuable content. The priority needs to be finding a sweet spot for content that people would naturally share with their friends – something that does more than disguise itself as an advertisement.
How can e-commerce sites effectively promote content?
Sharing content on social media through standard and paid options carries marketing subtleties. Even sharing a simple link in an all-text status post versus Facebook's "baked-in" link share feature can yield a vast difference in reach, engagement and conversions.
A popular and modern platform approach is creating a broadly targeted app experience with subtle ties to products. For example, The North Face created an experience dubbed Planet Explore, targeting anyone with an interest in outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, climbing and biking. This content experience provides immediate benefits to fans and active individuals, without heavily promoting products to them.
Finally, all e-commerce sites will want to stay updated with Facebook's soon-to-release "buy" button. It allows any post – a video, image, text – to include a buy button with price details. Users can directly complete this purchase without leaving Facebook, which brings a massive shift in how e-commerce sites approach their social media content strategy.
Jesse Aaron is a community manager at WebpageFX
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Panthers aim for top finish at cross country meet
The Austin High School boys cross country team won the Region 1-5A meet last month to earn the program's third trip to state in five years.
Panthers aim for top finish at cross country meet The Austin High School boys cross country team won the Region 1-5A meet last month to earn the program's third trip to state in five years. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/11/08/panthers-aim-top-finish-x-country-meet/93358478/
Felix F. Chavez, El Paso Times Published 2:12 p.m. MT Nov. 8, 2016 | Updated 2:14 p.m. MT Nov. 8, 2016
Panthers have won district and regional titles this year
Austin High School's Eric Hunt celebrates with the first place team trophy last month after the Panthers won the District 1-5A Cross Country Championship for a third straight year. Hunt and his Austin teammates will compete in the Class 5A state cross country meet this weekend.(Photo: MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES)Buy Photo
Loose as can be, smiling and laughing with each other, the Austin High School cross country team gathered Monday afternoon for one of its final workouts ahead of this weekend's Class 5A state cross country meet in Round Rock.
But the seven runners are also proud of what they have accomplished this season.
The Panthers, who just missed a trip to state last year, won the Region 1-5A meet last month in Lubbock to earn the program's third trip to state in the past five years.
It was the first regional title for coach Manny Rodriguez in his five years as head coach.
"This has been a great team to coach, and we have a great chemistry on this team. We are really tight as a group," Rodriguez said. "We've had different runners step up and do well. Our goal is to have a better performance at state. We're kind of a Cinderella story. To win regionals was a big step for us. We have five runners who will be back next year and this experience will certainly help us."
The Panthers also won the District 1-5A title this year.
Eric Hunt and Juan Gurrola are the lone seniors on the team. Hunt ran second in the district meet, just ahead of junior Jesus Monreal. At the regional meet, junior Kaeori Giron was the team's top runner, finishing 12th.
Juan Gurrola (Photo: Felix Chavez/EP Times)
"Going into the regional meet, we thought we had a really good chance of making state but when I found out we won it, it was an amazing feeling," Hunt said. "All the hard work paid off. We just push each other to do well, we want everyone to do well. Everyone has contributed to our success this season."
How close was the Region 1-5A meet? Austin scored 93 points to edge Grapevine by one point.
"We spent the whole offseason getting ready for this," Gurrola said. "I don't think there was a day when we didn't run together. We just pushed ourselves, we prepared ourselves to be ready for this season."
The Panthers cross country team has been a source of pride at the school with its success as other sports have struggled to find consistency. But Hunt said the team stays humble and appreciative of what they have accomplished.
"We want to finish this season strong and we want to be on the podium Saturday with team medal," Hunt said. "That would be the best way to end this season."
Felix F. Chávez may be reached at 546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter.
State Bound
Who: Austin High School's boys cross country team: Junior Kaeori Giron, sophomore Ivan Borges, junior Jose Luis Originales, junior Jesus Monreal, senior Eric Hunt, senior Juan Gurrola and sophomore Daniel Rodriguez - will compete in the Conference 5A UIL Cross Country State Championship.
When: 9:20 a.m. Saturday in Round Rock, Texas.
Up coming previews: Thursday, Class 6A Eastwood; Friday, 13 individual qualifiers


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Forgotten Promises: Bilateral Investment Treaties Between CEE and China
Hiroki Yamada
Image source: Nazir Amin/Flickr
Since the late 1980s, China has actively signed Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with every country in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) apart from Montenegro. These treaties remain effective today and oblige CEE countries to afford protection for Chinese investment, and vice versa. If countries in CEE breach such treaty obligations by harming Chinese investment, they face the risk of investor-state arbitration with Chinese investors. Indeed, in May 2019, the first publicized arbitration between a CEE country and Chinese investors was initiated against the Greek government under Greece-China BIT.
Despite this legal instrument, most discussions about China's investment in CEE have shed light only on its economic and geopolitical dimensions. Although most CEE-China BITs will be replaced by the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment in the future, they still hold implications for CEE policymakers to consider, especially as Chinese investments grow in the region.
China's BITs in a Nutshell
China has the second largest BIT network (125) in the globe, after Germany (129). As with other typical BITs, China's BITs require that state parties guarantee foreign investment protection based on substantive standards. Such standards include non-discrimination principles (most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment) as well as fair and equitable treatment. Moreover, an expropriation provision is a key BIT element that mitigates an important risk faced by investors. Expropriation clauses do not take away States' right to expropriate (or nationalize) property, but make the exercise of this right subject to certain conditions.
China's BITs also have a provision on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), which has a significant role in enforcing substantive rules. Namely, it typically allows damaged foreign investors to sue their host States in international arbitration if host states allegedly breached their treaty obligations. In case arbitral tribunals rule in favor of a damaged investor, the claimant can rely on the award and seek financial remedy from the host state.
All CEE-China BITs contain these substantive and ISDS provisions. This means that 16 countries in CEE, except Montenegro, are legally required to ensure protection of Chinese investment under respective BITs. More importantly, if they fail to observe the treaty obligations, they could face legal challenges by Chinese investors in international arbitration.
Why are CEE-China BITs Forgotten?
According to the UNCTAD, as of 2019, countries in CEE, have already appeared in over 200 arbitration cases as respondent States. Among 108 decided cases, tribunals found that CEE countries breached BIT obligations in 33 cases and were ordered to pay restitution. The amount of the restitutions ranges from $400 thousand (Swisslion v. North Macedonia) to $ 867.8 million (ČSOB. v. Slovakia).
Given that CEE countries have rich experience in this field, one may wonder why sufficient attention has not been paid to CEE-China BITs. A possible explanation from a legal perspective is that a majority of CEE-China BITs arguably lack effective enforcement mechanisms. That is, ISDS provisions of those BITs limit the material scope of judicial review by arbitral judges and leave most substantive standards practically ineffective.
Specifically, such an ISDS clause provides that investors can initiate arbitration over disputes regarding the amount of compensation for expropriation. A simple reading of this requirement would mean that disputes over substantive standards other than expropriation are excluded from international arbitration, and that disputes regarding expropriation must be related to the amount of compensation, not to the existence of expropriation. For investors to invoke this limited ISDS clause, it would be a prerequisite that host states voluntarily proclaim the existence of expropriation in the first place. This clause would create a high legal threshold for investors because host states rarely admit their expropriatory acts on a voluntary basis. Indeed, the existence of expropriation itself is one of the most frequent disputes brought under international arbitration, accounting for almost half of all total cases (502 out of 1,023). Exclusion of such disputes, to say nothing of other substantive standards, makes BITs virtually toothless.
This restrictive ISDS clause is contained in 12 out of 16 CEE-China BITs. Those 12 state parties include Poland (1988), Bulgaria (1988), Hungary (1991), Slovakia (1991), Greece (1992), Albania (1993), Croatia (1993), Estonia (1993), Slovenia (1993), Lithuania (1993), Serbia (1995) and North Macedonia (1997). Romania-China BIT (1994) is exceptional in that the arbitration clause could cover any dispute in connection with an investment if the parties to the dispute (i.e. both a host state and an investor) so agree.
In contrast, three CEE-China BITs -Bosnia and Herzegovina (2002), Latvia (2004) and the Czech Republic (2005) – are very different from others due to the provision of a robust ISDS arrangement. That is, regarding disputes covered by international arbitration, it is broadly stipulated that arbitrators can deal with "any dispute related to an investment" or "any legal dispute in connection with an investment."
The change of China's position on ISDS clause coincides with the shift of its status from a capital importing country to a capital exporting country. China signed the first twelve restrictive CEE-China BITs (first-generation BITs) when it was merely a capital importing country. Thus, China did not need an effective ISDS mechanism to protect its overseas investment. Moreover, as one tribunal pointed out, China's restrictive ISDS clause reflects "a certain degree of mistrust or ideological disagreement on the part of communist regimes regarding private capital investment" as well as "a concern about the decisions of international tribunals on matters such regimes are not familiar with and over which they have no control."
On the contrary, the latter three CEE-China BITs (second-generation BITs) were signed against the backdrop of China promoting its "going-out strategy" starting from 2002. For example, China, as a part of the campaign, began overseas investments in the area of natural resources. This necessitated China to insert an effective ISDS clause into its BITs so it could hedge the associated investment risks in foreign territories by means of international arbitration.
Transforming Toothless Agreements into Effective Treaty Tools?
A simple observation of CEE-China BITs indicates that only China's second-generation BITs effectively require protection of Chinese investments. Nevertheless, recent arbitral decisions under other China's first-generation BITs determined that investors could broadly interpret the restrictive ISDS clause to cover disputes over the existence of expropriation as well. Although these arbitral decisions do not have any legal precedence, they strongly suggest that Chinese investors could do the same under the CEE-China first-generation BITs.
At a time of writing, there are four cases where Chinese investors brought expropriation claims under China's first-generation BITs. Among four cases, three tribunals (Tza Yap Shum V. Republic of Peru, Sanum Investment V. Laos (I), and Beijing Urban Construction V. Yemen) upheld a broad interpretation of the ISDS clause.
To support this broad interpretation, the tribunals first pointed out that if host states do not admit the existence of expropriation, domestic courts in host states would automatically become the only litigation forum for damaged investors to bring expropriation claims. According to the tribunals, this situation contradicts another BIT provision (i.e. fork-in-the-road clause) under China's BITs that gives investors a choice as to a favorable litigation forum between domestic courts and international arbitration. Thus, tribunals held that as long as a BIT at issue provides investors a choice of the forum, investors should be entitled to bring expropriation claims before international arbitration at their choice. As shown in the table below, such a clause is contained in seven CEE-China first-generation BITs.
It's Time to Recall Old Promises
While careful analysis of individual BIT and facts is of paramount importance, it has been suggested that CEE-China BITs, both first and second-generation, are effective enough to pave a way for Chinese investors to have a recourse to arbitration. The obvious takeaway from this analysis is that it is essential for CEE countries to frame policy towards Chinese investment in accordance with the BIT obligations. Ignoring such obligations could lead to unwanted arbitrations with Chinese investors.
First, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia and the Czech Republic must take into account all of the substantive standards of protection under respective BITs, as any breach of those standards could be within the scope of arbitration under China's second-generation BITs.
Moreover, as illustrated above, countries with first-generation BITs should consider whether their legislative acts or administrative decrees affecting Chinese investments could constitute an unlawful expropriation under the terms of CEE-China BITs. In this regard, established jurisprudence shows that host states could indirectly expropriate foreign investments by depriving its economic value. Examples of indirect expropriation include forced divestment of shares of a company, interference in the right of management, and deprivation of licenses or contractual rights that are integral to the operation of an investment.
Indirect expropriation seems relevant in particular to the handling of China's infrastructure projects in CEE. Due to their highly public nature, host state governments engage in many stages of infrastructure projects such as tender, negotiation, construction, operation and potentially, renegotiation. However, for the same reason, infrastructure projects could be exposed to political risks (e.g. cancelation of a project as a result of a change of administration), regulatory risks (e.g. deprivation of a concession and a change of the tariff rate) and financial risks (e.g. default of a host government). It is in this context that CEE countries face a potential danger of taking measures which could constitute unlawful indirect expropriation by frustrating Chinese infrastructure investments through administrative or regulatory acts. The danger becomes more imminent when those acts are taken sorely for political purposes.
This concern is becoming real.
In May 2019, two Chinese solar plants manufacturers brought expropriation claims under Greece-China BIT. The Chinese companies claimed that the implementation of their solar photovoltaic plant project located in northern Greece was hindered by the government, despite the fact they were entitled for a fast track licensing procedure with the qualification of a "strategic project" granted by the Greek government. Although the arbitration was withdrawn in December 2019 by the claimants, this case shows how "mistreatment" of Chinese infrastructure projects could result in costly and time-consuming arbitrations under CEE-China BITs.
Today, countries in CEE are facing increasing pressure to adjust the balance between economic interests brought by Chinese investments on one hand, and the political concerns posed by them on the other hand. In determining this balance, however, it is essential to recognize that CEE's old promises to China could potentially constrain their future policy.
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Besides addiction issues, cocaine use also carries significant risks of health problems. Excessive cocaine abuse can result in seizures, heart attacks, and sometimes even death.
A few years ago, the American Heart Association reported on a study performed by the Sydney Medical School in Australia in 2012. The data found that otherwise healthy, young professional adults that used cocaine in a "social" manner, regularly, had a substantially increased risk of suffering from a heart attack. This group of cocaine users also had higher blood pressure, more constricted blood vessels and stiffer arteries than their non-cocaine using peers.
Cocaine is addictive because it is a drug that compromises the brain's dopamine reward system. The brain will stop responding to natural rewards, and will replace the natural process with cravings for the drug instead. It does not matter if a user takes cocaine orally, intravenously or by smoking or snorting - the drug is equally as addicting. Long-term users also report feeling paranoid, and depressed once they have stopped using the drug and the cravings can last for months and even years. Each time cocaine is used, the user develops a tolerance. This often creates binge situations where addicts will use over and over to achieve the same level high throughout their night, or weekend.
Adults will often mix cocaine with other drugs. These can be alcohol, marijuana, or heroin. Mixing with heroin is called a "speedball." Users will often drink alcohol during, and when coming down from cocaine, in an attempt to enhance sexual drive. They also often turn to pot to try come down and sleep. Overall, it appears that mixing alcohol with cocaine is the most common. Mixing drugs with alcohol is also the leading cause of drug-related deaths.
Do you, or someone you love and care about, suffer from a cocaine or alcohol abuse problem? Addiction issues will make you believe that you are alone, but guess what? You are not alone and that feeling is the farthest thing from the truth. You are just one of many suffering the same addiction problems. Regardless of how bad your cocaine, or alcohol abuse has become, just know that help is available. Contact our drug rehab Raleigh NC facility, Legacy Freedom. We're here to help you get your life back on track. Don't you want to live a healthier, happier life? Calling us might be your last chance to make that happen before it's too late.


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Holy Footprint Festival
Twice a year, in February and March. Thousands of Buddhist pilgrims will come to the temple and pay their respect to the Buddha's footprint and all kinds of shows, music, entertainment can be found on the grounds.
The Wat Phra Phutthabat, known as the "temple of the Buddha's footprint", is one of the highly revered and very important Buddhist pilgrimage temple in the list of the six temples of highest grade of the first class royal temples in Thailand. It is located in a rural area between the town of Saraburi and Lopburi. The mondop (a specific square or cruciform based building or shrine) of the temple on the top of a small hill keeps a footprint of the Buddha which was discovered in the 17th century. That's way it is called "temple of the Buddha's footprint".
Legend of the Buddha's footprint & history of the temple
The story began in the early 17th century during the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya Kingdom. The king sent the monks out to Sri Lanka to pay tribute to the Buddha's footprints there. Where the monks arrived, they were told that Buddha had also travelled through Thailand and the footprints should also be left in their own country. The monks returned and reported it to the King, then the King commanded his people to look for the footprint of the Buddha all around his Kingdom.
In the year of 1623, a local man found the footprints by chance when he was hunting. He followed a wounded deer along the way on the mountain slope of Mount Suwan Banphot, when the deer emerged from the bushes, it was suddenly healed and ran away. The man felt very strange and pushed the bushes aside, and he found a large footprint in the water. He drank the water, suddenly, his bad skin disease was cured. After hearing the story, the King ordered to build a temple over the footprint of the Buddha.
Wat Phra Phutthabat was built in 1624 and a temporary Mondop was constructed to cover the footprint. The temple was destroyed in 1765 during the Burmese-Siamese war. The present structure of the temple dates from the Rattanakosin era. The Mondop was reconstructed over times to the gorgeous structure it is today. Now the mondop is set on a marble platform. The rectangular structure, surrounded by columns, has a seven-story roof with green tiles and intricate mother-of-pearl doors.
Worship the Buddha's footprint
According to the Buddhists in Thailand, one worships the Buddha's footprint seven times in one's life then he will enjoy his eternal life in heaven and they believe the merit of worshiping the footprint of the Buddha will also bring success in life. People also sprinkle water onto the footprints or attach gold leaf to them to purify their mind and purge their sin.
Wat Phra Phutthabat is the only Thai temple organizing a ceremony for worshipers to offer flowers to monks every year during the Buddhist Lent.
The temple holds the Holy Footprint festival twice a year, in February and March from the eighth day of the waxing moon till the first day of the waning moon. During the festival, thousands of Buddhist pilgrims come to the Wat Phra Phutthabat to worship the Buddha's footprint. The temple is lively and there are all kinds entertainment, music, shows and lots of stalls with souvenirs and food at the grounds of the temple.
How to get to the Wat Phra Phutthabat
Visitors take a bus from Saraburi to Lopburi and get off at the 14 kilometer marker. Buses run frequently and cost little.
Wat Phra Phutthabat opens daily during daylight hours.
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Slow light speeds up the microscopic world
A team of researchers from the University of St Andrews and the University of York has slowed down the speed of light in a process which could have major applications in fundamental science and medical diagnosis.
Dr Yoshihiko Arita and Professor Kishan Dholakia of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews and Dr Mark Scullion and Professor Thomas Krauss of the University of York created a specially fabricated nanostructure and used it to drive particles at high speed along a track of light.
The work, published in the international journal Optica, could open up more rapid methods of understanding disease or indeed the way we look at the biological world in general.
As light bends through a transparent object such as a marble, it exerts a minuscule but important force. The marble could not move as the force is too weak, but the force is sufficient to move and propel particles the size of blood cells or smaller.
Light moves at 186,000 miles per second but can be slowed down in glass, for example, by a third.
The researchers designed special nanostructures made from silicon that affect the motion of photons, called photonic crystals, to reduce the speed further.
The effect is like placing speed bumps into the light's path, and the researchers managed to slow the light down by 95%, corresponding to a reduction by a factor 20 compared to free space.
The team then placed particles on top of the photonic crystal and used the slow light effect to actually increase the propulsion of the particles, as the slower light exerts a stronger force on the particles than would otherwise be the case.
Optical forces can allow scientists to move, collect and sort minuscule particles in the biological world, including separating abnormal from healthy cells or viruses.
The St Andrews and York team of scientists has now shown how to enhance this interaction using slow light.
Dr Scullion said: "This exciting marriage of two fields leads to new ways of moving viruses, cells and bacteria that could open up more rapid methods of understanding disease or looking at the biological world in general."
Professor Dholakia said: "The team has performed a very exciting study that shows a new way to speed up the microscopic world, making it easier to transport fragile biological material that in turn could have major applications in fundamental science and even medical diagnosis."
The work was supported by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
Notes to news editors
M. G. Scullion, Y. Arita, T. F. Krauss, and K. Dholakia, 'Enhancement of optical forces using slow light in a photonic crystal waveguide'; Optica, 2, 9, 816 (2015)
doi: 10.1364/OPTICA.2.000816
An image is available. Professor Dholakia and Professor Krauss are available for interview. Contact the University of St Andrews Communications Office.
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Home Highlights Nokia Foundation Award To Mikko Möttönen For Quantum Computing Research
Nokia Foundation Award To Mikko Möttönen For Quantum Computing Research
The awardee, Mikko Möttönen, D.Sc. (Tech), Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has persistently carried out research that is now being utilized in the development of commercial quantum computing.
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Bengaluru, NFAPost: Nokia Foundation has granted its 2020 Recognition Award to Mikko Möttönen, D.Sc. (Tech), Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, for his contributions to quantum computing research.
The Foundation recognises groundbreaking and longstanding research in fundamental physics, as well as the talented people behind these achievements.
Recent innovations have paved the way towards the development of commercial applications of quantum computing, one of the most significant emerging research areas in ICT, expected to revolutionize traditional electric communications and computing.
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Möttönen was honored at the annual Nokia Foundation award ceremony tonight. The event was hosted as a virtual event for the first time.
Möttönen is a Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the leader of the Quantum Computing and Devices group at Aalto University, and a co-founder of the quantum computer company IQM.
Born in 1980, Möttönen completed his doctoral degree in 2005. He has since established himself as a leading researcher in quantum information. He has published more than 120 scientific articles, including four articles in prominent academic journals Nature and Science, and his research has been cited over 6,000 times.
Möttönen has acted as a supervisor of 16 doctoral dissertations and 74 other academic theses. His research focuses on the use of superconducting electric circuits in quantum technology, especially in quantum computers.
He has also significantly influenced the education in this field. He is the Director of the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology and the Head of its Quantum Technology major. Möttönen has also promoted Finnish research and ICT in his positions of trust, for example as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Defence.
Expressing happiness over getting the recognition, Mikko Möttönen said it has been great to see how quantum mechanics, which was generally considered as strange and rare, has over the years become a common tool that is being harnessed for industrial use around the world.
"I can't wait to see what it turns out to be, especially in Finland, where, over the decades, we have been able to develop a unique ecosystem," said Mikko Möttönen.
Breakthrough technology
Nokia Foundation Board Chairman Timo Ali-Vehmas said Quantum computing is an emerging breakthrough technology that will impact the principles of information and communication technologies in the coming years.
"Significant work in quantum computing in Finland has required long-term research, for example, in low-temperature physics. With this award, we want to honor the importance of this long-standing work, including the recent achievements and extensive cooperation between academic research and broader society. Particularly noteworthy are the steps taken towards the commercialization of scientific results," said Nokia Foundation Board Chairman Timo Ali-Vehmas.
Nokia Foundation has granted over 1,800 scholarships and other grants during its 25-year existence. In 2020, the Foundation will grant scholarships and awards totaling around 400,000 euros.
The Foundation's purpose is to support the scientific development of information and telecommunications technologies and to promote education in the sector in Finland.
Nokia Foundation provides scholarships and awards for this mission. The Foundation was established on the initiative of Nokia Oyj in 1995; it is an independent, non-profit organization under Finnish foundation law. www.nokiafoundation.com
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People spend one third of their life sleeping, but those who live with snorers considerably cut down this number. Snoring is a widespread phenomenon, and it could be observed in one of five people after thirty years old, among them men are predominating. To the age of sixty five snoring occurs in more than fifty percent of population. Most people suffering from this disease are those, who have a sedentary lifestyle and their cardiovascular system circulates blood not fast enough. Snoring doesn't have negative influence on a person's health, unless it is accompanied by a respiratory standstill. But still such in fact not dangerous disease very often causes many troubles for people nearby. Constant irritability, nervousness and chronic lack of sleep are not the best presents your family and friends can be rewarded with. So, why do people snore? And what are the ways of escaping from these noisy annoying sounds?
There are some reasons for people to snore and we will describe them, so that after reading this you can detect what causes snoring in your particular situation.
People, who are sleeping on their back, tend to snore more often than those sleeping on their stomach or side. The reason lies in a wrong and uncomfortable neck position: it is impossible for neck muscles to relax and that creates an obstacle for an air-stream. So, if you want your partner to stop snoring, just try to turn him (or her) on the other side.
Probably you observe that people who are overweight have heavy breathing, that's why it's not surprising that they are among habitual snorers. The muscles of their neck are too weak, and an adipose tissue at this very area doesn't let the air go out without hindrance and noise. For those people, who are snoring for this reason, the only way to get rid of it is to reduce their weight. It can be helpful for them to have some physical activity and go on a diet.
An allergic reaction is what causes snoring as well. It can also create an obstacle and make your breathing hindered. Inflammatory processes in the sinuses of the nose and upper air passages block the normal rhythm of your breathing and evoke snoring. So, at times of seasonal allergy you should be attentive and react quickly to exclude such risks.
It can be easily mentioned that almost all drunken people are snoring. The reason for such tendency is relaxation of neck-muscles under the influence of alcohol. Such a process can also be caused by antidepressants and sedatives, so by trying to fall asleep you can prevent your neighbor from that.
When people smoke their air passages are damaged, that's why it causes a problem with letting the air stream out. The only possible way of getting rid of snoring in this case is to give up smoking.
Inobservance of sleep regimen causes snoring and prevents people nearby from healthy and full-fledged sleep. You should take it into consideration while planning your days.
There are many ways of getting rid of this disease, and it depends on the reasons of person's snoring. Hope, we gave an answer to the question "Why do people snore?". According to your own situation, you can choose appropriate treatment: whether it is just a change of lifestyle, hygienic methods (such as airing a room, exclusion of using big pillows) or, in some cases, even surgery. The only thing we know for sure is you should fight with this annoying disease to guarantee a healthy sleep, which means good mood for you and your family.


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These unique and attractive bottle openers will surely be one of the most attractive things in your house, can be presented as a gift.
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I'll be attending the UCLA Anderson Forecast The Death and Life of Retail in America on September 27. What is happening in retail is nothing short of a revolution. Online sales have earned almost 50% of the incremental growth in retail. Store closings are anticipated to exceed the 8000 previously reported and may hit 9000. To put that in perspective, there were "only" 2000 closings reported in 2013.
Even if you are unconvinced that your slice of the economic pie will not be impacted by disruption of your production or channels of distribution, consider this: the retail sector employs nearly 16 million people and occupies about 7 billion square feet of space. Retail is one of the largest employers in the U.S. As those jobs disappear, that income stream dries up, and physical location no longer serves as critical a role in the buying decision or everyday habits of consumers, what other effects will that have on your customers, supply chains, distribution models?
Send me a note if you'd like to attend the conference, or look here for follow-on notes after the 27th.
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At least one of the three inmates who escaped Friday from the Wakulla County jail through the library's ceiling had been hatching the plan to break free for some time.
CRAWFORDVILLE – At least one of the three inmates who escaped Friday from the Wakulla County jail through the library's ceiling had been hatching the plan to break free for some time.
Investigators are still working to determine who was the mastermind of the midnight escape of inmates Joel Cooper, Donald Cotterman and Casey Martina.
By dawn Friday, an all-out manhunt through the woods surrounding Crawfordville was underway. It lasted all day, and by sundown, the three were still on the loose.
All three are career felons.
Throughout the day, Crawfordville was abuzz with law enforcement officers from a half-dozen agencies. Teams of K-9 units scoured thick underbrush and cruised residential neighborhoods on dusty dirt roads. Officers rushed to reported sightings each time their radios blared.
A man walking down Crawfordville Highway who roughly fit the description of one of the escapees was stopped by a Wakulla County Sheriff's deputy. Public and private schools throughout the county were closed Friday because of the escape.
Cotterman and Cooper had been in the Wakulla Jail for more than a year as they awaited court appearances. Martina was arrested in May.
The three men breached a sheet rock ceiling inside the law library and worked their way above the building's rooms before escaping. A WCSO employee on break outside the jail noticed three men run by, Savary said, and alerted others.
It was a calculated escape.
Savary said the three men were housed in the same jail pod and socialized while inside.
They had access to the library so late because they were acting as their own attorneys and were permitted to research their cases at later times. The library is open 24 hours a day.
Dogs tracked the trio's scent Friday morning, but by afternoon had lost the trail.
The investigation expanded beyond the immediate jail area, Savary said, and grew to include the whole county and surrounding counties.
All three men have connections to and criminal convictions in Leon County.
"We're increasing our manpower in the search," Savary said.
Immigration officers and the U.S. Marshal Service are assisting WCSO, as well as Wakulla Corrections, Florida Highway Patrol and the Leon County Sheriff's Office.
As part of their investigation, officials are looking at people the men may have contacted in the days before their escape. They also are following up with relatives and friends.
Throughout the day, WCSO received hundreds of tips about the escapees. Investigators are hoping they can narrow down their search area.
Savary said there was no indication the men were armed but cautioned they could be dangerous as they try to elude the heavy law enforcement presence combing the region.


The trail from Saint Ignace to Trout Lake stretches approximately 45 km/28 mi long and is mostly dirt/gravel. Though the trail is mainly used for snowmobiling, it is ideal for mountain biking in summertime as well. The trailhead is on Marquette Street (near the Little Bear East Arena) and ends in Trout Lake (located off of M-123) about 0.5 mi/0.8 km from the railroad crossing.
The trail passes among wetlands, woodlands and open green spaces along a corridor, which is remote in many places. It also passes through a very small town called Moran that has a couple of stores and a gas station. Trout Lake is an agricultural small town, where you can find a small grocery store and a few restaurants. Outside of St. Ignace, the trail is gravel/dirt, but in the last few miles near Trout Lake, it becomes a dirt trail.


As of September 2017, Microsoft will be aligning the Office 365 ProPlus and Windows 10 update models. This change will make managing updates for both Office and Windows easier for customers using the Secure Productive Enterprise.
Two updates a year. Reduction of the Office 365 ProPlus update from three to two times a year, with semi-annual feature updates to Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus targeted for March and September.
18 months of support. Extend the support period for Office 365 ProPlus semi-annual updates from 12 to 18 months (starting from first release) so IT professionals can choose to update once or twice a year.
Read the upcoming changes in more detail here.
When moving to a new version of Office, one of the biggest concerns customers have is around application compatibility. Office add-ins and VBA solutions are usually vital to the running of key business processes, and application compatibility is an essential consideration in both upgrades and updates.
There have been four new announcements from Microsoft which will help customers manage Office 365 ProPlus application compatibility.
Upgrade assessment tools. Microsoft has in preview new tools that will catalogue the add-ins and VBA solutions in use in your organization, identify potential issues with the upgrade to Office 365 ProPlus, and recommend steps for remediation.
Application compatibility testing. For each new Office 365 ProPlus release, Microsoft will perform compatibility testing of the most common third-party add-ins, identify potential issues, and take steps to remediate.
Reporting, tracking and resolving issues. Improvements to existing services for reporting, tracking and resolving application compatibility issues—and partner with customers and ISVs to find the best approach to remediation.
You can learn more about the upgrade assessment tools here, and more will follow on the application compatibility testing program, the new Office 365 ProPlus monitoring services and the new service for reporting, tracking and resolving issues in the coming months.


We're happy to release a new version of the RaceDay Scoring Beta!
This unrestricted beta product is free to use, and can be downloaded from the RunSignUp Timer Dashboard using the Integrations sidebar menu item.
You can enter in your Race Director serial number if you have one, but you are not required to while in beta, and can instead use the demo mode button and will have full access to use the software.
Below you'll find highlights of some new features in addition to the multitude of stability enhancements and bug fixes that are included.
Reports will now be set up for you automatically!
When you create or edit Scored Events a new default Report will be set up for each Scored Event you have.
When you add or update Age Groups new default Age Group type Reports will be added for each Scored Event you have Age Groups set up for.
When you import a Race from Race Director Overall and Age Group Default Reports are set up for you.
Allow clearing of previously loaded chip cross references and replacing them with new ones.
Now more clear what data is imported, and how to import additional data from online sources.
Common Start/Finish Timing Locations will now default Segment setup to accept 2nd occurrence as finish instead of 1st.
Improved user experience for unexpected errors with automatic submission to RunSignUp development.
We also have released our new portal for getting help with using RaceDay Scoring.


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The Untold Truth Of Ali Tila From Ben & Jerry's Clash Of The Cones
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If you're a foodie, then by now you must be familiar with Ali Tila. She's the celebrity chef wife of celebrity chef Jet Tila, which, of course, now also makes her the spouse of the distinguished first Culinary Ambassador of Thai Cuisine to Los Angeles (via L.A. Weekly). Tila is the partner and manager of the whole Chef Jet Tila business, which includes "restaurants in Los Angeles and Dallas, a national fast casual concept with Compass Group, and a successful culinary consulting business," via Food Network. When Tila isn't busy running her husband's impressive business empire, she is a pastry chef as well as a cookbook co-author with Jet.
Now Tila is one of three judges on Food Network's latest "cooking" contest, "Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones." Featuring the only actor who is zero degrees from Kevin Bacon, Kevin Bacon and the rapper-actor Ludacris, the show is co-judged by Charles Rivard and Ali's husband, Jet. Hosted by Molly Yeh, it premiered on August 16.
But apart from what we know of her in connection with Jet Tila, their children — Amaya and Ren — and the business empire, what do we really know about Ali Tila?
Ali Tila facts you probably don't know
After finding ourselves thoroughly charmed by pastry chef-frozen dessert connoisseur, Ali Tila, from the very first episode of Food Network's "Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones," the thought occurred to us that perhaps we did not know as much about her as we might like to, starting right from the basics such as her birthday or her maiden name. Or, even when she and Jet got married. One fact of which we were already aware, however, is that Tila's full married name is not actually "Ali Tila" but rather, "Allison Tilakmonkul."
Ali is short for Allison, and Tila is actually Jet's stage name. Jet's real last name is Tilakmonkul, a Thai name, according to a 2016 NPR profile on the Thai grocery store that Jet Tila's family has owned for decades. So, that helped in our efforts to fill in some of the blanks, including Ali's birthday, which is June 3, 1974, and the name she was born with — Allison Courtney McKee. The date of her wedding to Jet Tilakamonkul appears to have been May 9, 2011, according to a May 9, 2020, tweet by Jet in honor of the couple's ninth wedding anniversary.
Ali Tila lets her love for Jet Tila shine through on social media
Although Ali Tila tends to tweet primarily about delicious and fascinating desserts and beverages (and the occasional savory dish), when it comes right down to it, the wife and mother of two is apparently not afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve. In response to an adorable "it's our ninth anniversary" tweet by her husband, Jet Tila, on May 9, 2020, Ali Tila had the sweetest reply, which she proceeded to tweet out to Jet and the entire rest of the "Twitterverse." "Happy Anniversary babe!" she wrote via Twitter. "I love you beyond words and even being quarantined with you is fun. Thank you for being my rock and all of our fearless leader."
While both Celebrity Dig and Read a Biography appear to have suggested that Jet and Ali's now-decade-long marriage began with a quickie Vegas wedding, Jet and Ali's decision to marry was clearly anything but impulsive. In fact, Jet and Ali were together for at least two years before they tied the knot in 2011. "We met when I was teaching cooking classes over a decade ago," Jet told Rachael Ray in 2019, per Long Island Weekly. "We haven't stopped cooking together since."
Ali Tila was once a special education teacher
Thanks to her role as one of three judges on Food Network's new program, "Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones," when you think of Ali Tila right about now, it's entirely possible that the first thing you might think of is ice cream. Or perhaps your mind goes to her husband and business partner, Jet Tila, if only because Jet is a "Clash of Cones" co-judge. But did you know that Ali Tila was once a teacher? In fact, Ali Tila worked as a special education teacher for 15 years, according to Rachael Ray.
Of course, that was before Ali made her big career switch, deciding to leave teaching to go to culinary school. And when we say "big" career switch, what we mean is that it was so much more than "just" a career switch. Ali's decision to pursue an interest in the culinary arts appears to have been what brought her into Jet's world in the first place. It's entirely possible that the two never would have met if it weren't for the fact that Jet was teaching cooking, and Ali was a student. In any event, Ali and Jet view one another as both cooks and educators. And that was what inspired the couple's second cookbook, 2019's "101 Epic Dishes: Recipes That Teach You How to Make the Classics Even More Delicious."
How Ali Tila and Jet Tila inspired one another to co-author a cookbook
As noted above, Ali Tila is the co-author of a cookbook with her husband called "101 Epic Dishes: Recipes That Teach You How to Make the Classics Even More Delicious" (via Rachael Ray). The collaboration was the natural result of "cooking on social media" together for years, Jet told Long Island Weekly. "Fans asked for a book," and so, apparently, that inspired Ali and Jet to do just that. Ali brought with her "15 years of pastry and teaching experience," and Jet brought with him, not only his vast body of culinary knowledge and experience, but also a talent for seeing the "big picture."
"Writing a cookbook together was just another great opportunity for them to combine their skills and enjoy yet another experience that comes with their partnership," Long Island Weekly concluded of the happy partners in life and business. "We work really well together, we have complementary skill sets," said Ali. "Jet is great at the big picture vision, and I'm more detail-oriented. Writing a cookbook is a challenge for sure, but I feel so fortunate to be able to do what I'm passionate about with my best friend. It's a win-win for me." And they're doing it again as the two are collaborating on another cookbook, "101 Thai Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die," which is set to publish in January 2022 (via SoCal Restaurant Show).
How devoted mom, Ali Tila, likes to spend her time off on the weekends
Ali Tila is an educator, a pastry chef, a Food Network cooking competition judge, and a business manager. But let's not forget that she is also a devoted mom, homemaker, and wife — one who makes sweet treats for her family and posts photos on social media of them with captions like, "Coming into the weekend with some pillow-y cinnamon rolls and as much frosting as I can handle." Apparently, Team Tila was thoroughly entranced (via Twitter).
Besides spending time baking delicious treats, Tila also likes to round up her husband and kids for a trip to the farmers market on weekends, according to Rachael Ray. Of course, the Tila family also likes to visit the produce at their local grocery story just about any weeknight. "Amaya likes to touch and smell things," according to Jet. "And Ren wants to hold everything."


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Chopper called for capsize rescue
by Kate Bastable
22nd Jul 2011 12:12 PM
Update: FOUR people were winched to safety after a boat got into trouble at Darley Reef this morning.
Another two people remained with the boat, which was about 80 nautical miles east of Townsville, and a Volunteer Marine Rescue boat was called to tow it to the mainland.
A RACQ-CQ Rescue spokeswoman said it appeared there were concerns about the anchor rope of the 39-foot private boat.
"Four of the six people from the vessel have been winched by EMQ (Emergency Management Queensland)," the spokeswoman said.
"Two people remained with the vessel and RACQ-CQ Rescue hovered overhead to keep an eye on them until the fixed-wing Dornier (a search and rescue plane) arrived.
"There is also another boat in the area also keeping an eye on the remaining two people on board the boat."
Earlier ...
MACKAY'S rescue helicopter service has been called to rescue a group of people after the boat they were in capsized east of Townsville.
An RACQ-CQ Rescue spokeswoman said it was believed six people were on board the boat, which capsized at Darley Reef, 80 nautical miles east of the coast.
"It's believed six people are in need of assistance," she said.
"Early reports are the 39-foot vessel's anchor is dragging causing the vessel to capsize.
"At this stage there are no details in relation to the name or type of vessel or information about the six people on board."
Fifteenth birthday for RACQ Rescue
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Michelle Oliver, Multimedia Journalist, Live in the D, Detroit
Published: March 5, 2021, 11:23 AM
Tags: Ann Arbor, All About Ann Arbor, Dine In The D, Restaurants, Food, The Dixboro Project, Dixboro House, The Boro, Openings, To-Go
This New Ann Arbor restaurant will have pizza, pastries, and fine dining all under one roof
It's from the same owner as Sava's and Aventura restaurants
Dine in the D - The Dixboro Project on Live in the D
Ann Arbor – If you are from the Ann Arbor area you may remember the restaurants Lord Fox or Roger Monk's. Well, a new restaurant is now going to operate in this historic spot: The Dixboro Project.
It earned its name shortly after it was bought, and owner Sava Farah was deciding what to do with the large property. She and her husband frequented the old bar that used to be there and dreamed of what they could turn it into. When Roger Monk's eventually closed down in 2016, the restauranteur in Farah couldn't let the historic structure become an office building, so she bought it and made it her project.
The property is large, about 7 acres, with a barn from the late 1800s serving as a restaurant for the past 100 years. After looking into it, Farah, the owner of Sava's and Aventura restaurants in Ann Arbor, decided to make it a three-in-one concept. From pastries to pizza, to fine dining dishes, the Dixboro Project offers it all.
The old barn is called The Boro, and has been renovated and turned into a casual, come-as-you-are eatery specializing in Neopolitan -style pizzas. They added on to the building creating a second barn with an entire wall made of glass, allowing you to look out into the surrounding forest. That space will act as Dixboro House, their fine dining component. With the property so vast, and with their plans to develop it into a park complete with a playscape for kids to play on, Farah also wanted to create a carry-out space in the restaurant as well. The carryout portion is dedicated to just that and also features coffees and pastries from the in-house pastry chef.
Currently, just the carry-out portion is open, but The Boro plans to open this spring, and Dixboro House is slated to open sometime this summer.
It was a big undertaking, from a food standpoint as well, since the dishes for all three concepts will come from the same kitchen, under the guidance of Michelin Star Chef, Louis Maldonado. Chef Maldonado says that it's is like "Disney World" for him and his staff since they get to work on such a variety of different styles of food. To keep everything cohesive, all the dishes whether they be a pizza or a filet mignon, will be done with the same care, attention to detail, and techniques.
To learn more, watch the video above.
Dixboro Project is located at 5400 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor.
Michelle Oliver
Michelle Oliver is a Multimedia Journalist for the 10 a.m. lifestyle show, "Live in the D." She is known as "the food girl" because of her two popular food franchises, Dine in the D and Find Your Fix. Michelle also covers stories on homegrown businesses, style, and other fun things happening in the D.


HandCut's quinoa chili is a favorite among students and parents alike. We recently hosted families at our kitchen and taught them how to make this popular dish. Everyone made their own batch, adjusting seasoning and heat levels to their liking, and took it home to enjoy.
One of the best parts about this recipe is that it's both vegan and gluten free, making it easy to feed anyone who takes a seat at your table. This chili is protein packed and provides essential minerals responsible for building strong tissues and bones. Serve this filling dinner during the week to ensure early bedtimes and energized mornings.
In a large pot, heat your olive oil over medium heat. Saute your onion, garlic, red pepper and carrot until the onion starts to become translucent. Add the soaked black beans. Add water to your stock pot – just enough to cover all your ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding water as needed.
Add the quinoa and spices. Simmer until the beans and quinoa are just tender – about 20 minutes.
Add your tomatoes, tomato paste, lime juice and orange juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 30 minutes and adjust your seasoning as needed. Serve with green onion, sour cream, cheddar cheese or avocado.


The birthplace of the counter culture, the Haight Ashbury community is still creative and diverse. The inspiration of the 1960s lives on today.
After traveling down the iconic street we park our car, second from the partial car on the left.
And walk up a very steep street to capture the famous view.
Going down is not as easy as it looks!
We drive around in search of a cable car.
The cable car was introduced on August 2, 1873 by wire-cable manufacturer, Andrew Hallidie, who witnessed an accident in which a horse-drawn carriage rolled backward on a steep incline, dragging the horses behind it.


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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2019 – The Program & Policy Committee of The Pittsburgh Foundation Board of Directors approved $5.9 million for 53 grants in its fourth-quarter grant-making cycle. Twenty-one of these grants totaling $2.3 million directly align with the Foundation's 100 Percent Pittsburgh organizing principle, which seeks to provide opportunity to the 30 percent in our region who are left out of the economic renaissance. Other strategic grants bolster First Amendment freedoms of expression and of the press, or provide mental health supports for new mothers.
Laura Ellsworth, a Pittsburgh-area lawyer for 40 years, who now is the first partner-in-charge of Global Community Service Initiatives at the law firm of Jones Day, where she spearheads the Firm's rule of law initiatives around the world. She has also served in volunteer leadership roles at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board and the United Way Women's Leadership Council.
William Generett Jr., vice president for community engagement at Duquesne University, where he develops relationships with community organizations, local governments and civic organizations to strengthen the university's partnerships and help fulfill its mission of service. Prior to this, he was president and CEO of Urban Innovation21, a unique public-private partnership started in 2007 by Duquesne, the Hill House Economic Development Corporation and UPMC Health Plan.
Rev. Glenn Grayson, pastor of Wesley Center AME Zion Church in the Hill District, where he uplifts the disenfranchised in his community. He is founder of the Center that C.A.R.E.S., which provides more than 2,500 students and their families with recreation, education and services in the Hill District and surrounding communities. He also founded the Jeron X. Grayson Center for youth in memory of his son who died from gun violence.
Kamal Nigam, an engineering director for Google Shopping, and a co-founder and site lead for Google's 500-person Pittsburgh office. He currently serves on the boards of Riverlife and the Pittsburgh Technology Council. He previously served on the board of the Council of Better Business Bureaus and was an adjunct faculty member at the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University.
$150,000 to Allegheny Health Network as a two-year grant to support the Mother-Baby Intensive Outpatient Program at West Penn Hospital in Bloomfield. Under the umbrella of the Women's Behavioral Health Program, the outpatient program offers many services to assist mothers with their needs, including group therapy, childbirth education and infant massages. The program will also offer mental health assessments and screenings of children in the child care program.
$46,394 to Breathe Pennsylvania* to fund the Taking Asthma Control to School Project, which aims to reduce childhood asthma. The project is geared toward students and parents to educate them about how to best manage the symptoms of asthma. Students will be administered daily asthma control medication at school. Along with their families, they will participate in education sessions led by school nurses and health professionals from local hospitals about preventative measures against the disease.
$100,000 to City of Asylum Pittsburgh to expand free, year-round arts and cultural programming for artists and community members. City of Asylum was founded in 2004 to support writers seeking sanctuary from exile and has since included Pittsburgh artists in its focus. The organization now seeks to engage a diverse audience and allow artists to showcase their work without institutional barriers such as limited marketing or outreach.
$80,000 to Life's Work of Western Pennsylvania* as a two-year grant to increase the number of youth with disabilities receiving meaningful employment. Life's Work of Western Pennsylvania annually assists 2,000 individuals with disabilities to secure employment. The organization is particularly interested in helping youth ages 14-21 through its Pre-Employment Transition Services, which highlights independent living, self-advocacy, job exploration and workplace readiness training.
$750,000 to The Pittsburgh Promise* to contribute to its scholarship fund, which supports Pittsburgh Public School students who meet eligibility requirements by rewarding them up to $5,000 per year for four years of post-secondary education. Since its inception in 2007, the Promise has funded over 8,000 students with more than $121.2 million in scholarships. High school seniors who are eligible may also become Promise Ambassadors to their peers and receive opportunities to network with regional employers for internships or employment.
$75,000 to Providence Connections, Inc.* to subsidize the cost of child care for low income families in its early childhood education program. Providence Connections has served residents and families in the North Side since 1994 and provides programming that focuses on helping them to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The organization makes a commitment to ensure that at least 80 percent of children in its early childhood education program are from low- to moderate-income families.
$250,000 to PublicSource for operating support. PublicSource is a local non-partisan, nonprofit, digital-first media organization that has won numerous journalism awards on the state and regional levels. Past investigative projects include Let's Talk About Race, a community-driven journalism project discussing racism and racial equity and Three Rivers Rising, a look into Pittsburgh's Climate Action plan and its effectiveness. In 2019, PublicSource will focus on its efforts on bringing attention to other social justice issues in the region such as evictions, minimum wage and police brutality and accountability.
*This is a 100 Percent Pittsburgh-related grant.


A four part series that shows why it's called the feast of Trumpets (plural) and that it pictures the Day of the Lord and return of Jesus Christ. By following the timeline and the fact that there are SEVEN trumps we learn that Christ can't come back without plenty of warning, both to us and the world.
Listened to part one of Feast of Trumpets, 5/8/15. I learned some new things, & I like hearing that Christ is to come on Trumpets, not Pentecost. Not putting others down, just that I believe Christ will come on Trumpets, but of course I PRAY I am in the grave when He comes!!!


Log in to CRXDE Lite by accessing http://[server]:[port]/lc/crx/de/index.jsp.
Create a folder named ws at /apps, if it does not exist. Click Save All.
Browse to /apps/ws, and navigate to the Access Control tab.
In the Access Control list, click + to add a new entry. Click + again.
Search and select the PERM_WORKSPACE_USER Principal.
Give jcr:read privilege to the Principal.
Copy the GET.jsp and html.jsp files from the /libs/ws folder to the /apps/ws folder.
Copy the /libs/ws/locales folder in the /apps/ws folder. Click Save All.
Update the references and relative paths in the GET.jsp file, as shown below, and click Save all.
Navigate to the /apps/ws folder and create a new folder named css.
In the css folder folder, create a new file named newStyle.css.
Place the entry of the user-defined CSS file after the entry of newStyle.css, as shown above.
Create a folder named js at /apps/ws. Click Save All.
Create a folder named libs at /apps/ws/js. Click Save All.
Create a folder named jqueryui at /apps/ws/js/libs. Click Save All.
Copy /libs/ws/js/libs/jqueryui/jquery.ui.datepicker-ja.js to /apps/ws/js/libs/jqueryui. Click Save All.
Under /apps/ws/js, create a folder named runtime. Click Save All.
Under /apps/ws/js/runtime, create a folder named templates. Click Save All.
Click Save All, clear cache, and refresh AEM Forms workspace.
Access the URL http://[server]:[port]/lc/ws and log in with administrator/password credentials. The browser redirects to http://[server]:[port]/lc/apps/ws/index.html.


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Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! (Show Me History!) (Hardcover)
By James Buckley, Jr., Cassie Anderson (Illustrator)
(CH Graphic Novels)
Mahatma Gandhi inspired a nation and generations of social reformers with his emphasis on kindness and nonviolence—discover how one man changed the lives of millions in this illustrated and kid-friendly biography.
This biography of Mahatma Gandhi is presented in a graphic novel format, making it accessible and entertaining for readers across a range of age groups. After being named president of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi was instrumental in gaining India's independence from Great Britain by using nonviolent resistance—and in the process he inspired generations of civil rights leaders with his example. Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! recounts this humble leader's story, from his youth in western India through his years as a lawyer and political activist who practiced kindness and empathy toward everyone.
James Buckley Jr. is a prolific author of nonfiction for young readers, with more than 150 books to his credit (and still typing!). He is the author of more than a dozen titles in The New York Times' best-selling "Who Was...?" biography series, including the Wright Brothers, Milton Hershey, Betsy Ross, Jules Verne, and Blackbeard. Buckley has written more than thirty DK Readers on a wide variety of topics, plus two recent long-form bios of Adolf Hitler and Bonnie and Clyde for Aladdin Books. For Spring 2019, he created the first book in a new series for Aladdin—a bio of astronaut Michael Collins. Buckley is the co-author of Time Inc./Liberty Street's "X-Why-Z" series and wrote and produced the Animal Planet Animal Atlas for Liberty Street. A former editor at Sports Illustrated and the National Football League, he lives in Santa Barbara, California, where he runs a successful book producing company.
Cassie Anderson is a freelance artist based in Portland, Oregon. She is the creator behind the webcomic-turned-graphic novel Extraordinary: The Story of An Ordinary Princess, as well as the artist and letterer on the Lifeformed series, a sci-fi YA comic about growing up and doing hard things set in an alien invasion. Both books are published by Dark Horse Comics. She also enjoys making journal and autobiographical comics about her life. When she's not drawing comics, Cassie can be found baking tasty treats or exploring the great outdoors.
Publisher: Portable Press
Series: Show Me History!
Juvenile Nonfiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography & Memoir
Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Asia


Fans of The Good Fight (who are also probably fans of its OG series The Good Wife) have reason to be pissed at CBS this week. Julianna Margulies called out the network for stalling talks of her character Alicia Florrick's guest arc on The Good Fight. She told Deadline that "CBS wouldn't pay me." They tried to pay ALICIA FLORRICK a guest star rate and Margulies was all, "I didn't endure six seasons of being married to a Chris Noth character who treated his partner worse than Big treated Carrie to be disrespected like this!" I'm paraphrasing. What she actually said was, "I wanted to be paid my worth and stand up for equal pay. If Jon Hamm came back for a Mad Men spinoff or Kiefer Sutherland wanted to do a 24 spinoff, they would be paid." I'm giving that quote the same slow claps I used to give Alicia's monologues from my couch. In honour of Margulies standing up for her worth, revisit the show that started it all this weekend.


Washington County – A day-long event designed to encourage females to consider careers in fields traditionally underrepresented by women will bring together participants from schools throughout Washington County on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Washington County Community College Campus.
The Totally Trades! conference will feature many hands-on sessions ranging from heavy equipment operation, automotive repair, computer aided drafting and carpentry, all providing an opportunity for girls to experience some aspect of the profession through various activities.
"We want to give girls a hands-on workshop experience to spark their interest and raise their awareness about a career field they may have not previously considered. Maine's career and technical education schools and Community College system are doing amazing work introducing young women to programs in nontraditional fields such as building and metal trades, automotive technology, and heavy equipment operations as well as other trade and technology careers. We provide just a sample of opportunities that may be available through local education," said Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau, conference planner and regional manager of the Aroostook Center for New Ventures Maine – a statewide organization committed to improving the economic lives of Maine families.
The conference is a free, one-day event for Washington County girls in grades 8 through 12. Funding for the conference is made possible through funding provided by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Department of Transportation. Additional support and in-kind provisions have been made by Washington County Community College, Spectrum, and others.
Conference registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of St. Croix Hall, and the day will end by 1:00 p.m. Following an official welcome, participants will break into the first of two sessions focusing on a specific career.
Individuals seeking more information on the Totally Trades! conference, or interested in participating/registering should contact Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau at 768-9635 or senechal@maine.edu and check out our website at www.totallytradesmaine.org.


Trace Palmer was born and raised in a small seaside village in Northern Ireland called Holywood, where she connected with the nature, the powerful crashing waves of the Irish sea and the peaceful, rolling hills of the lush, green countryside. After winning the green card lottery and emigrating to the US she was inspired by the art of glass blowing while living near Eugene, Oregon. She began experimenting in glass, working in colors, shapes and patterns reminiscent of her homeland. Being self-taught she has evolved her own unique style incorporating her Celtic designs inside the glass portraying nature in earthy colors. She expresses her spirituality and affinity to the universal power and beauty of nature. Each piece is handmade and is uniquely individual, varying in size, shape and color. Her new Irish Raindrop line has been well received in the American Irish Community having been featured in The Irish News Magazine and The Irish Chronicle and is also for sale at irishjewelry.com. Trace currently blows glass in her studio in Santa Monica, California. Her original glass jewels are combined with simple materials like leather and sterling silver leaving the glass to be the focus. Her designer line includes necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. Trace's glass jewelry has graced the necks of many celebrities such as Sharon Stone in "Cold Creek Manor" and Lisa Kudrow in "Friends". She has been featured in various TV shows and magazines such as HGTV's "Crafters Coast to Coast", KTLA Morning News, Travel and Leisure, Marie Claire and Lucky Magazine. Other celebrities who wear Trace's work include Halle Berry, Hilary Duff, Farrah Fawcett, Liza Minelli, and Heather Locklear.