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Although he eventually converted to the Nation of Islam Lincoln Theodore Moore Andrew Perry became the first millionaire black actor based on his racist performances under what stage name?
STEPIN FETCHIT
What year was the carnival of the animals composed?
1886, although Saint-Saens prevented performances of it during his life. 1886, although Saint-Saens prevented performances of it during his life.
What is a place for performances?
A place for performance is usually a theatre or a stage. Although smaller performances often take place in less formal setting.
Is hydrogen can be over?
Although all the hydrogen in the sun and the stars will eventually be converted to helium or heavier elements, there is likely to be plenty of hydrogen atoms in outer space. This answer assumes, in line with current cosmological theories, that the universe does not end in a big crunch.
Is the song Danny boy in the public domain?
Yes, although certain arrangements and performances of it can still be protected.
How is break ke baad movie?
although the movie got mixed reviews but it is an engaging film with good performances from both imran and deepika. the narrative is a little bad but the performances of both leads make up for it.
Is the DANNY BOY song under public domain?
Is the Moonlight Sonata in the public domain?
Yes, although certain editions, performances, and recordings may still be protected.
Which Roman Emperor eventually converts to Christianity?
The first is said to have been Constantine who, although made Chrisitianity acceptable within the Empire in circa 314 AD, it is believed he continued in his worshipping of the sun until his death bed when he converted to Christianity. See related link below:
Is Energy can be change completely from one form to another?
Usually not; some energy is usually wasted. Although energy can't really be destroyed, part of the energy is converted to an unusable form. Usually not; some energy is usually wasted. Although energy can't really be destroyed, part of the energy is converted to an unusable form. Usually not; some energy is usually wasted. Although energy can't really be destroyed, part of the energy is converted to an unusable form. Usually not; some energy is usually… Read More
What is the difference of melting and freezing?
When solid is converted into liquid then it is melting and when liquid is converted into sold it is freezing although Melting and Freezing point for a substance is the same.
What religion are the Jacksons?
They were raised as Jehovah's Witnesses, although Jermaine has converted Muslim.
Do you have to purchase rights to sing god bless America?
Most public performances require a license, yes, although there are some exemptions.
Is Steven Hawkins a millionaire?
Being the most outstanding physicist on the planet, and having a book written on him by his wife which was incredibly popular, yes he would be a millionaire. Although, his medical needs do require a lot of financial sustainability, so millions doesn't mean much for him.
Is olly murs a millionaire?
No. He has only released 2 singles up to date, which although does earn a lot of money, is nowhere near millions.
Although Benedick is converted easily when he overhears that Beatrice loves him he is known to be?
a "confirmed bachelor."
Can energy be converted from one form into another?
Yes, any form of energy can be converted into any other form, although the conversion process is not 100% efficient and there will be some energy lost.
What kinds of theatres and performances did Shakespeare make?
Shakespeare was a co-owner of two theatres, but he did not "make" them. The builder who built the Globe was called Peter Street. He also was involved in many performances as an actor (although Ben Jonson's Sejanus and Every Man in his Humour are the only ones we can be sure of).
Does working on the railroad have a copyright?
The American folksong "I've Been Working on the Railroad" is in the public domain, although newer arrangements, performances, and recordings may be protected.
What is 23 converted to the nearest hundredth?
It is 23 although to show that it is to the nearest hundredth, you could write it as 23.00
What is the choctaw religion?
The Choctaw Indians had no established religion, although many converted to Christianity during the Trail of Tears
How did St Paul's parents and community react when they found out he had converted to Christianity?
Although not specifically spelled out in the Bible, it is believed Paul was shunned by his parents and the community once they found he had converted to Christianity. Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles.
Is Slumdog Millionaire a true story?
It is a screen adaptation of a novel called Q&A by Vikas Swarup, so no, it is not a true story, although it does depict very real aspects of life in India.
Did Judy Garland die broke?
Although Garland never got much of the money she made through her performances, and what she did receive was largely wasted on bad choices, she was not bankrupt at the time of her death.
Was Obama baptized before he converted to Islam?
Yes, President Obama has been baptised. Although he is highly sympathetic to Islam, and although his grandfather and stepfather were Muslims, there is no serious evidence that he ever left Christianity.
Where did the Great depression hit?
The entire globe was eventually hit by the depression, although it began in the US.
Who are the cloven?
nobody knows who the cloven are, although i have a hunch they are the Russians that are like hale, not human, but not chimera either. They have been infected, but not converted.
What is 500 cc's converted to cups?
2.11337642 US cups == although some loosely translate that to be 500 cc=2 cups
What is the little girl name in the most versions of the nutcracker?
The name of the little girl in most nutcracker performances is Clara. Although I have perfomes in a few other nutcracker shows where the girl's name is Marie.
Is the song Ain't No Grave going to Hold My Body Down in the public domain?
Yes, although Claude Ely's version may still be protected, and certain performances and recordings are still protected.
How did Antony react to the suicide of Brutus?
He was overwhelmed, but eventually he recovered, although it always haunted him for the rest of his life.
Did Peter Pan kiss Wendy on the lips?
Yes eventually thankgod. Although it was Wendy who kissed Peter :)
Which bollywood movie got 10 Oscar awards in 2008?
Slumdog Millionaire won 8 Oscars (it was nominated for 10 in 9 categories). Although it is set in India, isn't really a Bollywood movie.
Does winning the FIFA World Cup make you number 1 soccer team in the world?
No. The FIFA rankings are based on performances in the previous four years, although recent results are weighted more heavily.
Will family guy be banned again?
If you mean cancelled, yes it will eventually get cancelled again. Although it won't be cancelled due to bad ratings, Seth MacFarlane will eventually decide to end the show.
What is the most significant difference between the way plays were presented in Shakespeare's time and how they are presented today?
At that time all the female parts were played by boys. (Although performances in the large outdoor theatres like the Globe used sunlight to light up the stage and so were held in the afternoon, performances in indoor theatres used artificial light and so could be and were held at night.)
Although named for a legendary Texas farmer what product has on its box an image of Frank Brown a restaurant maitre d'?
Uncle Ben's Converted Rice
When a moving object hits another can energy be lost?
No energy is lost in such a collision, although kinetic energy is converted into thermal and possibly into potential energy.
What is 17 converted into a fraction?
Since 17 is an integer, it is unnecessary to express it as a fraction - although if you wish, you can express it with a denominator of 1, therefore: 17/1.
Is it true that if you swallow chewing gum it eventually ends up in your appendix?
no it does not .although it does take a few days for you to digest.
Where do you get evolved dragolord on aq worlds?
That's not a class or armor in AQ Worlds, although it may come out eventually.
Did Artie Shaw play any music for bands in Expo 58?
No. Shaw retired permanently from performing in 1954, although he returned to music as a conductor in the late 1960s. You may be thinking of Benny Goodman's performances.
How do you make 100grams out of British sterling?
Grams are a measurement of weight, and although the British currency is the Pound Sterling, (£) (GBP), it has nothing to do with weight, so can't be converted
What substrate is converted into glucose 6 phosphate by the enzyme hexokinase?
Glucose, although only the liver uses a different enzyme, called glucokinase which does the same thing.
Does Bella Cullen die?
NO! although she does have a lot of near death experiances, but she does not die :) Another answer: Technically, she dies when she is converted into a Vampire. But, she continues to exist in vampire form.
Was Marilyn Monroe Jewish?
Marilyn converted to the Jewish faith just before marrying playwright Arthur Miller although she is not said to be actively practised the religion.
How does sandstone gets converted to quartzite?
This occurs via increased pressure, over millions of years (although it can be reproduced, artificially, much more rapidly, nowadays).
Who competes in synchronized swimming?
girls from ages 7+ normally and although boys are aloud to train ( though it is rare) they are not aloud to compete in any important competitions ( Spain are the only country with a man in there team and he is not marked for his performances)
Was Augustine a Christian as a child?
Augustine of Hippo was born in 354 CE and had a Christian mother and a pagan father. Later, he experimented with different religions until he eventually found his spiritual home in Christianity. He became an 'Auditor' in the Mainchaean religion in 373, but converted to orthodox Christianity in 382. Although Augustine formally repudiated Manichaeism, he never entirely abandoned its theology, which he helped pass on to Catholicism in such forms as the idea of original… Read More
When you smash an atom is that matter being destroyed?
When an atom is smashed, its constituent particles do not cease to exist, although depending upon the energies involved, they may be changed into different particles. It is a well established law of nature that mass-energy is conserved, which is to say, it is not created or destroyed, although it can be changed into many different forms. Although matter is not destroyed, it can be converted into energy under some circumstances. Some nuclear processes to… Read More
On which channel does Sesame Street air?
PBS although now the new episodes premiere on HBO before they eventually air on PBS.


On 8 February 2017, the Luxembourg Private Equity Association has released important communication regarding the VAT status of the Special Limited Partnership (SCSp) and its General Partner (GP).
The Luxembourg VAT Authorities have confirmed that, although an SCSp has no distinct legal personality from its GP, the VAT status of both the partnership and its GP need to be analyzed separately based on the transactions they both performed.
As a consequence, an SCSp, if it meets the relevant conditions, shall be considered as a taxable person on its own, distinctively from its GP and irrespective of whether the latter, based on its own transactions, is to be considered a taxable person or not. The SCSp may thus be obliged to register separately from its GP and to file in its own VAT returns. It could also be possible that both the SCSp and the GP have their own VAT registration number and both file VAT returns.
This recognition of the SCSp as a taxable person on its own offers different advantages: for example, it allows for better identification and allocation of the services received by the SCSp and the GP and therefore to apply the correct treatment. It also allows the SCSp to exercise its input VAT deduction correctly.
An SCSp is often used as investment vehicle, notably in a Private Equity structure. In this respect, it should be remembered that article 44.1.d of the Luxembourg VAT law exempts the management services of investment funds from VAT, including "alternative investment funds" as defined by article 1er, point (39) of the law of 12 July 2013 relating to special investment funds." This exemption is broadly applied in Luxembourg and covers most of the administrative services rendered to eligible vehicles as well as portfolio management services and risk management services.
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CQDM and Sanofi Canada are pleased to announce their partnership to support highly innovative research in Quebec and Canada. Sanofi Canada will be contributing up to $500,000 over a period of up to five years to research projects that will positively impact drug discovery and development as well as find concrete solutions to complex medical problems. The new partnership was announced at Sanofi Canada's head office, during an event featuring Marc Bonnefoi, the North America Head of R&D at Sanofi; Jon Fairest, President and CEO of Sanofi Canada; Franca Mancino, Sanofi Canada's VP of Medical and Regulatory Affairs and Diane Gosselin, President and CEO of CQDM.
"We are delighted to welcome Sanofi Canada as a new member at CQDM. The active involvement of Sanofi Canada, one of the largest investors in innovative biopharmaceutical research in the country, demonstrates the added value of our unique business model and the collaborative environment we offer to world leading pharmaceutical organizations to address the most important challenges of biopharmaceutical research. With now eight pharma members around the table, we are better able to bridge the gap in the innovation chain by leveraging financial investment to reduce risk in research and the development of breakthrough technologies that would not be financed otherwise," explained Diane Gosselin, President and CEO of CQDM.
Sanofi Canada is the newest pharmaceutical member participating in CQDM's unique precompetitive research biopharmaceutical consortium. The partnership includes membership in the Explore program, which targets highly innovative breakthrough technologies, in order to enable drug discovery.
In addition to Sanofi Canada's financial contribution, CQDM will also benefit from in-kind contributions, namely the involvement of a senior North American representative, on the Explore Advisory Committee, as well as the participation of key scientists at Sanofi in CQDM's unique mentorship program.
"Quebec remains a venue of choice for major pharmaceutical companies. We find here exceptional conditions to support numerous collaborations with all research institutions associated with life sciences. The announcement of this new partnership between Sanofi and CQDM is a beautiful illustration of this kind of collaboration and contributes to this important economic hub for Quebec", said Minister of Economy, Innovation and Exports, Mr. Jacques Daoust.
One of the innovative aspects of CQDM is its unique mentorship program which serves primarily to create strong links between researchers funded by CQDM and scientists from CQDM pharma members. Research projects indeed benefit from the involvement of mentors from the industry. Coming mostly from the United States and Europe, these mentors are the ultimate end-users of the tools and technologies that are being developed under CQDM's funding. These mentors are well positioned to help researchers better align technologies with industry needs. They provide industry-specific expertise, offer valuable resources to the investigators and sponsor the projects in their respective organizations. To date, close to 80 mentors from around the world have contributed to the development of innovative tools, technologies and platforms.
"The life sciences sector in Canada and in the rest of the world has been dramatically changing. This new environment has created many opportunities for innovative researchers in Quebec and Canada. The involvement of the mentors from our pharma members have helped a great deal in better understanding the paradigm shift in the industry and adapting to it for the benefit of our researchers of today, as well as of tomorrow," added Diane Gosselin.
"Sanofi Canada has also been very much involved with younger scientists, for example, through our Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada (SBCC) program, helping them embrace a career in science. We are glad to extend this involvement in the scientific community by participating in CQDM's innovative mentorship program," added Franca Mancino.
The Explore program is a very unique funding initiative for disruptive technologies that have the potential to dramatically improve the drug discovery or development process. It is aimed at supporting early stage projects that may carry more than the usual degree of scientific risk and reinforces CQDM's and its pharmaceutical members' commitment to fund innovative research. The projects will "Explore" (with proof of concept studies) the development of transformative enabling technologies impacting the capacity to develop safer and more efficient drugs.
Follow CQDM on Twitter @CQDM_Canada.
Sanofi, a global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
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Lufthansa Cargo blacklisting move highlights the challenge of DG shipments
By Ian Putzger
OPINION: Lufthansa Cargo temporarily blacklisted a manufacturer and two forwarders following an incident at Hong Kong International Airport.
The shipper is a Chinese vape manufacturer, which suggests that the incident was related to the Lithium-ion batteries used in vapes.
Lufthansa has not released any details of the issue and stated that it generally imposes an embargo on customers and conducts an investigation in the event of a violation of its transport regulations.
While this course of action suggests that there are not going to be any serious repercussions for shippers and forwarders who violate dangerous goods regulations, the fact that the case has reached the public eye indicates a need for more measures to prevent future incidents.
The rise of e-commerce has multiplied the risk of a calamity caused by Lithium batteries.
Much of this is a matter of sheer ignorance on the side of novice shippers, but others are deliberately mis-declaring cargo to cut corners, cynically accepting the risk that lives may be lost as a consequence of their action.
The industry has taken a number of measures – from IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck tool and work on packaging solutions and fire-retardant materials to initiatives for regulatory changes – but significant risk remains.
The regulatory side has not made the progress that the industry needs. IATA bemoans regulators' failure to make progress with standards to adopt.
Meanwhile, enforcement is also hampered by bureaucratic hurdles and lack of resources. Undeclared shipments are a customs issue, but customs authorities have been more focused on intercepting counterfeit goods than hazardous materials.
More has to be done. Shipping lines have arrived at this conclusion in the face of a string of container fires – some of them with lethal consequences – that in many cases have been traced back to mis-declared and/or improperly packaged hazardous materials shipments.
This summer several large container lines announced fines ranging from $15,000 to $35,000 for containers in which mis-declared goods are detected. Cargo insurers have applauded these measures.
The fines are hardly sums of a magnitude that would seriously hurt miscreants, but the initiative, and its reception, show that shipping lines as well as a large part of the industry see a need for action. Perhaps the air cargo industry needs to consider a similar stance.
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How to Insulate With Duct Tape
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Michael Davidson started writing screenplays in 2003 and has had a screenplay professionally produced. He has also studied martial arts since 1990 and has worked as a licensed security specialist. Davidson has written articles for various websites. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in advertising.
Insulation is a vital component of climate control in a home. Heat will naturally distribute evenly through the air, so if you have a warm room and cold air outside, that warm air will naturally diffuse out into the colder air. While insulation does not completely prevent this from happening, it provides a barrier that effectively slows the process down so your home stays warmer or cooler for a longer period of time. While duct tape is not an effective insulator by itself, it can be used to greatly improve the performance of your insulation.
Locate any breaches or cracks in your current insulation and seal them by applying duct tape down the seam or breach on both sides of the insulation whenever possible. Cracks in walls, pipes and insulating sheets result in a lot of the heat loss in a home.
Place added insulation into any gaps in an attic or crawlspace and then run duct tape across it to hold it in place.
Wrap duct tape around any loose pipes or ducts to help hold the two pieces of the joint more tightly together, which will help insulate it and retain temperature for a longer period of time.
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Do you hear this statement and think of it as an insult? I used to. I took it to mean that I was a slur of awful things: lazy, wasteful, unappreciative of time, useless. In the culture I grew up in, being productive was the equivalent to your level of success. The message being spread was, Keep busy! Do more! Accomplish things! For the world around me, it meant kids were involved in more extracurricular activities, families spent weekends at tournaments or competitions, and colleges strongly considered the amount and variety of activities you did outside of class. Students (including me) loaded their coursework with AP/honors courses, after school clubs, and private lessons. Even the style of living changed, as families began having less children than previous generations. I won't get off on an tangent now, but I attribute a great deal of that decline to the extra pressures of being the "do-it-all" parent. I experienced the world around me in this way, constantly rushing to ensure time was spent productively.
I recently heard this comment from Jonathan at the end of an evening he spent finishing school work while I relaxed on the couch nearby. Initially, it stung me. I felt the urge to defend myself and mention anything I did that could be consider "productive" (like, "I finished an entire season of this show-that's impressive!"). Then, however, I remembered some of the valuable lessons I've slowly learned in the last year.
Rest is healthy, not lazy.
Being busy isn't being productive.
Not long ago I picked up a book on a coffee shop table. Its title caught my eye, something along the lines of "How to be Lazy". I enjoyed flipping through the photo pages that included advice such as, "Spend an afternoon in a hammock" and "Take naps". I smiled to myself, since I had recently adopted a more "lazy" lifestyle. I love naps, baths, and extra hours of sleep. I love taking a walk for no reason and spending an entire day in my pajamas. In addition, I refuse to feel like I'm wasting this time. My time spent resting after a day of work or unwinding over the weekend is not useless. It is a crucial part of my routine that keeps me feeling young, healthy, and alive. It gives me space to open up my creativity, have meaningful conversations with others, and spend quality time with myself. I also refuse to feel like I owe all my time to productivity. The world around me feels like it's constantly picking up the pace and I'll do anything I can to slow myself down. My minutes and hours are precious.
Do you enjoy being "lazy"? Here's a trick to try on your friends. Next time you ask someone "What's new?" and they reply along the lines of, "Oh, you know, just very busy! You?", give them an unexpected response like, "Oh that's too bad! I'm doing well, just taking naps and resting as much as I can." Just wait to see the look on their face!
I recently spent a month in recovery. Rest. Lazy. Recover!
I'm starting to see the value in resting, not doing and not feeling guilty. Great post!
I agree that sometimes slowing down is needed. But I also think it's important to,find balance.
Good point! Balance is key, isn't it?
The title of your post caught my eye and I'm so glad I stopped by. You see, I am on the same path as you. I am working very hard at not working so hard. Hmmm…does that mean I'm being productive at being lazy? 🙂 Enjoy this new phase in your life.
Haha! Exactly. That hard-working attitude is just too engrained sometimes!


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Q: Renew/change the IP address of an iPhone programmatically in iOS 6.1 I am developing an iPad/iPhone app for my own personal use on my own devices (i.e. not for submission to the App Store).
My app needs to change the IP addresses assigned to the cellular data (not WiFi) connection of the iPhone/iPad at regular intervals. I understand the best way to do this is to put the device in Airplane mode briefly, however it would appear that this is only possible using private APIs on a jailbroken device.
Is there a way to do this on a non-jailbroken device?

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This did the job, but it sure wasn't streamlined. Here is a photo from a World War II era training pamphlet. The subject was "How to use electrical appliances." Many rural households were just getting electricity due to the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and the pamphlet was intended to get folks up to speed with the rest of the country. This photo shows the Government-approved method of "seasoning" a waffle iron (you put oil on it and let is burn in, creating the organic equivalent of Teflon). Any vegetable oil will do.
"I have no bad things to say about this. It's completely nonstick — not like a little bit nonstick — it's COMPLETELY nonstick. Don't spray it or oil it or butter it. It's nonstick. It heats incredibly fast and cooks fast, too. I'd play with the timing because it often says cook a waffle for four minutes, and I can get a nice fluffy waffle that's not too crisp in way less. It depends on your preference. You can store it upright. I can tuck it out of the way much easier than stacking it in a cabinet somewhere. And lastly, I have made protein waffles and regular waffles and no matter the batter type or consistency, I had great results. My insane toddler keeps asking for waffles and I can't deny him because they are just too easy to make."
Our favorite waffle maker for regular waffles, the Breville the No Mess Waffle(available at Amazon for $103.96), doesn't come cheap, but it makes the crispiest waffles and lives up to its name, making it a pleasure to use. For thick fluffy Belgian waffles, we recommend the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker (available at Amazon) which bakes up two at a time. For great waffles at a more reasonable price, we like the Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker and the Presto Flipside Belgian Waffle Maker.
A related side-note: I recently made the waffles (live!) on Nom, a new video platform that allows you to live broadcast your cooking adventures. The platform was started by one of the founders of YouTube, so you know it's good! I'll be sharing more recipes and having more chats on our channel starting every Sunday, so be sure to subscribe to the channel get notified about scheduling. If you have any recipe or chat requests, please let me know in the comments below!
The Canyon BWR attracts world-class cyclists from around the world. It has a cult following of fervent racers from cyclocross, road and mountain biking. As a result, it has become known as much for its difficulty, with all the glorious trappings of the Belgian Spring Classics—as it has for the celebratory atmosphere that pervades the event's every funky facet.
Another kind of waffle that is gaining popularity in the US is a type of Belgian waffle called the Liege. Liege waffles are a centuries old street treat in Belgium, made from yeast-risen dough and Belgian pearl sugar. This gives the waffle its own natural sweetness — no toppings needed. They are softer, sweeter and doughier than other Belgian waffles. They're also much harder to make. Our picks are primarily for Belgian and American style waffles.
We were looking for an iron that consistently produced tall, evenly browned waffles with crisp shells and moist crumbs without any trial and error on our part. We focused on the newer, more prevalent flip- and rotary-style models, which either turn on a hinge or spin 180 degrees on a stand, but we also included several conventional stationary models. We set a price cap of $100 and tested 13 irons, making batches of both Belgian-style yeasted waffles and our everyday Cook's Illustrated Best Buttermilk Waffles in each machine.
This waffle iron will make your Valentine's Day morning all the more special – or any day you want to celebrate love – because it will make you one waffle that will separate into 5 smaller waffles, each shaped like hearts. It beeps to notify you when it's preheated and ready to cook, and another beep lets you know when the waffle is done. And its Teflon surface makes for a smooth clean up, too.
Close the lid and allow the batter to cook. As your waffle cooks, it will release steam. Wait until the steam stops coming out before checking on the waffle for doneness. How long this takes depends on the model and setting you are using; it usually takes about 5 minutes. Do not peek while the waffle is cooking. If you lift the lid too early, you could rip the waffle apart![7]
Here are two very striking signs on the back (alongside 32nd St.) of 192 Lexington Ave. Manning, Bowman, & Co. [of Meriden, Connecticut] maintained an office and showrooms at this address from 1945 to 1975. The rather odd phrase "Manning Means Best Bowman" was a variation on the company slogan "Manning-Bowman Means Best". [The Doehler Metal Furniture Co., Inc. moved to 192 Lexington Ave. in 1933 and remained there until around 1990. Doehler did good business in defense contracts during the war.]
"Leslie Knope is my spirit animal, as I am completely obsessed with waffles, and I am a little bit crazy just like her. She would love this waffle iron, but then she would probably trash it after one use because she would be scared of putting JJ's Diner out of business. Thankfully, I don't have a JJ's Diner near me, and I like to make my own waffles. I can see Jerry/Larry/Garry Gengurch buying this waffle iron for Leslie Knope, and the mockery that would follow the next day as Leslie and the entire office would blame Jerry/Larry/Garry for putting JJ's Diner in danger.
For this guide, we interviewed Daniel Shumski, author of the blog and cookbook Will It Waffle?; J. Kenji López-Alt, culinary director of Serious Eats; Tim Kemp, culinary manager of home cooking delivery service Blue Apron; and Matt Maichel, the ex-chef/owner of the catering company Waffle Which Way. Between them, they have made many thousands of waffles and other waffled items over the years and have used upward of a dozen waffle makers.
The machine works fine, but there are lots of nooks and crannies that are difficult to clean. And the noise to tell you a waffle is "done" is horrific. It's an emergency alarm type sound so every time we use it, the sound nearly sends me running out of the house with my child thinking something awful is happening. I never get used to it. And to top it off, the alert timing is wrong so it serves no functional purpose. If it had no alarm or one that could be disabled, the rating would be 4 stars.
The food is actually quite good, offers vegan and vegetarian options, the double mimosa is LEGIT, and they not only allow pets on the patio, they sell special "woofles" for dogs. (My dog loved them!) My husband had a veganized "cowboy" chili-jalapeño hash brown dish, and it was amazing. I was surprised it didn't come with toast, but even still it was less than my bare bones vegan waffle. (Delicious but not worth the price.)
There was one area in which the flip proved useful, which was creating full waffles with batter that flowed from edge to edge without overflowing the iron. With a stationary model, you're left to depend on just the weight of the top plate to spread out the batter, which often requires you to overfill it to reach the edges, particularly with square waffles. With a flip model, you also get some help from the rotational movement to distribute the batter, making it easier to completely fill the plates with less batter.
We went on a Sunday morning and the place was crowded but we we're seated down pretty quickly. We were offered the option to seat inside or outside, we decided to sit inside since it was a bit chilly. The seating arrangement we're kind of too close to each other but doesn't seem to bother anybody. The menu were pretty straight forward. They had three specials which they offer including a Khalua flavored hot chocolate with vodka (Just what I need on a Sunday morning ;) Overall, a great place to start your morning.
By the 16th century, paintings by Joachim de Beuckelaer, Pieter Aertsen and Pieter Bruegel clearly depict the modern waffle form.[21] Bruegel's work, in particular, not only shows waffles being cooked, but fine detail of individual waffles. In those instances, the waffle pattern can be counted as a large 12x7 grid, with cleanly squared sides, suggesting the use of a fairly thin batter, akin to our contemporary Brussels waffles (Brusselse wafels).[22]
It is sometimes difficult to justify single-use appliances, and not just due to the cost. The space that the appliance takes up, whether in a cupboard or on a counter, is space that cannot be used for other multi-function appliances, as a prep area, or for anything else you may want to do in the kitchen. Products that make an effort to be compact, or at least efficient with the space they take up, always have an advantage over those that do not (all else being equal).
Although we included one cast aluminum stovetop waffle maker, we decided to eliminate cast iron models, because seasoning the material added another layer of complexity to use and care. In addition, we were interested in testing a waffle maker with interchangeable plates (one that could also serve as a grill or panini press, for example), but the particular model we had our eye on, the T-fal EZ Clean Sandwich and Waffle Maker, has been discontinued, and in a later conversation with Matt Maichel, he confirmed that a device dedicated solely to waffle making works better than one that multitasks.
A waffle maker isn't just a kitchen appliance—it's a wish-granter. You know the fantasy. Sunday. You awaken to the sweet scent of butter and freshly brewed coffee wafting through your home. Tiptoe to the kitchen: there's your honey at the counter and a stack of perfectly golden waffles, still steaming from the iron. You pile on the maple syrup, dig in, and then go back for more. You stay in your pajamas all day and pretend you run your own diner.
Most modern waffle makers run on electricity and can be adjusted to produce lighter or darker waffles. Many, but not all, have indicator lights and audible beeps to cue you through the preheating, battering and cooking stages. Even more important, the waffle maker should maintain consistent, even heat to make sure your waffle isn't overcooked on the outside and mushy on the inside, or cooked in some places but not in others.
No matter what you're buying, easy cleanup is always an issue. For waffle makers, it's even more crucial. If you've ever gone through the exercise of trying to scrape burned bits of waffle out of the nooks and crannies of a sub-standard waffle maker – particularly one which is supposedly "non-stick," with surfaces that can be easily damaged – features like removable grids and easily-accessible surfaces everywhere on the machine are probably at the top of your "must-have" list.
Among the slaves, whose cuisine was based almost entirely on the scraps left behind by landowners and plantation families, poultry was a rare delicacy. Similarly, waffles were unusual, expensive and time-consuming, and hence exotic. As a result, chicken and waffles came to be a special-occasion meal in African American families, often supplying a hearty Sunday morning meal before a long day in church.
If you're tight on space and money, the Black+Decker offers the most bang for your buck for thin, American-style waffles. It produces waffles that are thin and crunchy on the outside, with some chewiness on the inside; it makes four square waffles, with shallow wells, at a time; and its reversible plates and adjustable hinge convert it into a panini press for toasting thick sandwiches. The unit also opens up to lie completely flat as a griddle for eggs, pancakes, and more, making this a cheap all-in-one breakfast station. The plates are fully removable and dishwasher-safe for fast and easy cleanup.
DO NOT OPEN the iron until the steam has stopped emanating from between the plates. If you have a Twin-O-Matic, you can set the temperature you want. If you have a Twinover, you have to rely on the thermometer to tell you when to "bake. On both, you'll have to watch the thing so that your waffles don't burn (this is very easy after a small amount of practice). Take the waffles out in the order you poured them.
What we liked: This compact and lightweight model from Black+Decker is a great multitasker for any small kitchen. It makes thin waffles with shallow wells, crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. On average, it makes waffles in about eight minutes—longer than ideal, but still respectable compared with other affordable options. The large surface makes four square four-inch waffles at a time, but it still has a low profile, making it a good fit in tight spaces. The plates on this unit are reversible, revealing a flat griddle, which opens up into a large cooking surface for eggs and pancakes and can accommodate large sandwiches with its adjustable hinge. The plates are removable and dishwasher-safe.
The Kalorik Double Belgian Waffle Maker perfectly cooks up to two round, fluffy Belgian waffles at a time. Its adjustable temperature control allows you to make your waffles as soft or as crispy as you like and its non-stick coated plates ensure easy removal. Pour your favorite waffle batter onto the cooking plates and close the lid, which features a cool-touch handle for added safety. In minutes, you will have two evenly-baked Belgian waffles! Top them with powdered sugar, berries, nuts, or a...
With an ultra flip design, this waffle maker expertly bakes golden brown, fluffy waffles and gives you total flipping control so you can create restaurant-quality results right at home. Make your waffle just the way you want it – lighter or darker – in just minutes. Designed for the thickest batter and most complex waffle, the Hamilton Beach® Flip Belgian Waffle Maker has Belgian-style grids with deep pockets to hold plenty of toppings. Even better, the nonstick grids are removable to go in the dishwasher for easy cleanup afterwards.
Waffles are preceded, in the early Middle Ages, around the period of the 9th–10th centuries, with the simultaneous emergence of fer à hosties / hostieijzers (communion wafer irons) and moule à oublies (wafer irons).[8][9] While the communion wafer irons typically depicted imagery of Jesus and his crucifixion, the moule à oublies featured more trivial Biblical scenes or simple, emblematic designs.[8] The format of the iron itself was almost always round and considerably larger than those used for communion.[10][11]
Here are two ads that show the Manning Bowman Smokeless Table Broiler in direct competition with the Farberware Broiler Robot. These ads came from facing pages in the September 18, 1941 issue of LIFE magazine, and are a very rare example of head-to-head competition. The Farber item was priced $2 less than the M-B appliance. They were still both expensive! $7.95 and $9.95 in 1941 would be approximately equal to $168 and $210 in terms of 2005 purchasing power. We note that the Manning-Bowman folks were practically "giving away" a very nice serving platter (for an extra $2) if you bought their broiler.
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This Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker makes large waffles, a little more than 1 cup batter. I use a heavier multigrain recipe with no eggs; although waffles are delicious, they come out a little unevenly cooked around the outside. The machine is lightweight and somewhat flimsy-feeling but the price fairly reflects that. I hope that does not affect how long it lasts. But overall I am happy with the purchase.
There are millions of recipes for waffles, but most batters fall into two distinct categories: yeast-raised (more commonly used for thicker Belgian-style waffles) and baking powder-leavened (also called "American"; think Bisquick and the like). That said, you can use yeast-raised batter in American-style waffle makers and American-style batter in Belgian-style waffle makers—the results will just be a little different than usual due to the differing shapes and sizes. Our lineup of contenders included both Belgian- and American-style machines, though for the sake of simplicity we eliminated "flip-style" models. (They tend to take up more space than other waffle irons and a perusal of anecdotal reviews indicated that they didn't perform any better.) We tested all of the machines using this crispy waffle recipe, minus the caramel coulis.
Oil is best for making these; butter just won't cut it. If you've the time to make clarified butter, it works well here. For those of us that haven't the time to do so for a batch of waffles, feel free to use any neutral-tasting oil. I used sunflower oil, but vegetable, canola, etc. would work well too. For a bit of flavor, coconut oil is a great option.
Preheat the waffle iron. Sift the dry indredients into a medium sized bowl. Separate the eggs, putting the egg whites in smaller bowl. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff. (If you are using an electric mixer, you can beat the egg whites first, then beat the batter without having to wash the beaters. The reverse is not true. If you beat the batter first and you have to wash the beaters before beating the egg whites.) Add the egg yokes, oil and milk all at one time to the dry indredients. Beat until there are no lumps in the batter. Fold the egg whites into the other batter using a spatula or other flat utinsel. Put a full 1/2 cup of batter in your waffle iron to make a 9-inch round waffle. This recipe makes about eight 9 inch waffles. Adjust the quantity by volume if you have an older waffle iron that maxed 4 or 6 inch waffles.
Before pouring batter into grids, always spray them with a small amount of nonstick cooking spray. Waffle color and crispiness are determined by the temperature of the grids, so the higher the temperature, the browner and crisper the waffle. If the cover of the waffle maker doesn't lift up easily, let your waffle cook a little longer before lifting the lid again. To store waffles for later reheating, pack in airtight container and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
Of course, it's a waffle iron that makes it all possible. And while the same machine may spend the other 51 Sundays a year wedged in the back of your cabinet, when that craving strikes, it better be ready for the big leagues. Because if you're going to go through the motions—the ceremony!—of making homemade waffles, why bother with mediocre results? If that's what you wanted, you could just defrost some frozen ones.
Service: 5 stars. The host staff and waitstaff were VERY friendly and made it all work. On of our party couldn't decide what to order after everyone else did. Our server put the order in and my biggest pet peeve at a restaurant is someone's food finally coming out after everyone else is finish eating. But alas that did not happen. Our server made it happen and all of our food came out together, very quickly I might add.
We've covered plenty of brunch-worthy appliances and tchotchkes in the past, including a waffle iron for Instagram-worthy waffles, eggcups à la Call Me by Your Name, the best French presses and pour-overs, and even skillets to make the perfect Chez Panisse–style eggs. Here, we're doing a deep dive into the best waffle-makers available on Amazon. (Note that reviews have been edited for length and clarity.)
Belgian waffles are a North American waffle variety, based on a simplified version of the Brussels waffle.[73] Recipes are typically baking soda leavened, though some are yeast-raised.[74] They are distinguished from standard American waffles by their use of 1 ½" depth irons.[75] Belgian waffles take their name from an oronym of the Bel-Gem brand, which was an authentic Brussels waffle vendor that helped popularize the thicker style at the 1964 New York World's Fair.[76]


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Genocidal Antisemitism: A Core Ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood
https://isgap.org/event/2021/03/genocidal-antisemitism-a-core-ideology-of-the-muslim-brotherhood/
30 Mar., "Genocidal Antisemitism: A Core Ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood" Markos Zografos, University of Haifa, Israel Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time Click here to register and join ISGAP's 2020-2021 research fellow seminar series.
The Many Faces of Antisemitism: Muslim Antisemitism
https://isgap.org/event/2021/01/the-many-faces-of-antisemitism-muslim-antisemitism/
The Many Faces of Antisemitism: Muslim Antisemitism Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director, ISGAP; Research Scholar, St. Antony's College, Oxford Dr. Mehnaz M. Afridi, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Director, The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center, Manhattan College Date: February 9, 2021 Time: 7:30 pm Watch the recording here.
Jihadism In 1948
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May 25, "Jihadism in 1948" Professor Benny Morris, Department of History and Middle Eastern Studies, Ben-Gurion University Chair Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director, ISGAP; Research Scholar, St. Antony's College, Oxford Zoom Webinar Date: Monday, May 25, 2020
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Oxford 2019 – "Keynote Interview with Dr. Charles Asher Small: The Special Case of Islamist Antisemitism"
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Founder, AHA Foundation, Author and Women's Rights Activist "Keynote Interview with Dr. Charles Asher Small: The Special Case of Islamist Antisemitism" ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2019 St. John's College Oxford University July 11, 2019
The Secret Jewish Plot Against Turkey
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For Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling elite, there's a hidden, pernicious and conspiring hand that works tirelessly against the Republic of Turkey. Were it not for the connivance of this clandestine network, Turkey would be a global power and leader of nations. Who are these sinister conspirators who plot within the murky shadows of […]
Antisemitism and Radical Political Islam, ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2018
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Antisemitism and Radical Political Islam ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2018 St. John's College, Oxford University, United Kingdom July 29 – August 10, 2018 Professor Benny Morris, Department of History and Middle Eastern Studies, Ben Gurion University Professor Dr. Bassam Tibi, Professor Emeritus for International Relations, University of Goettingen Professor Uzi Rabi, Director, Moshe Dayan Center, Tel […]
ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2018, Day Ten, Professor Olufemi Vaughan, "A Critical Analysis of the Documentary, Boko Haram, A Journey From Evil"
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Professor Olufemi Vaughan, Alfred Sargent Lee & Mary Ames Lee Professor of African Studies, Amherst College "A Critical Analysis of the Documentary, Boko Haram, A Journey From Evil" ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2018 St. John's College, Oxford University, United Kingdom Thursday, August 9, 2018
Antisemitism As a Gateway to Terrorism
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Antisemitism is one of the most lethal diseases of hatred that has ever faced humanity; it led to the Holocaust, a horrific and premeditated tragedy of human history, which resulted in the murder of millions of innocent lives and erased thousands of towns and villages from the map. Yet, despite centuries of antisemitism, this genocidal […]
Professor David Patterson, Part II – "The Muslim Brotherhood and the Genealogy of Jihad"
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Professor David Patterson – Hillel Feinberg Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas "The Muslim Brotherhood and the Genealogy of Jihad" – Part II ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2017 St. John's College, Oxford, United Kingdom Friday, July 21, 2017
Professor David Patterson, Part I – "The Muslim Brotherhood and the Genealogy of Jihad"
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Professor David Patterson – Hillel Feinberg Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas "The Muslim Brotherhood and the Genealogy of Jihad" – Part I ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute 2017 St. John's College, Oxford, United Kingdom Friday, July 21, 2017


Paranoid 7.2.0 Release 2 (AOSPA) is now being rolled out with support for more Android devices and added features. The first few smartphones to receive the same include OnePlus One, OnePlus X, Nexus 6, Xiaomi Mi5, Nextbit Robin, LeEco Le Pro3. This also includes the previous list for Paranoid Android 7.1.2 with phones like Google Pixel (XL), Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, OnePlus 3, and OnePlus 3T. Oneplus 5 is still left out because the device is still new and the development has not yet started. Moreover, the developer has also shown promised builds for OnePlus 2 and Nexus 5 as well.
Paranoid Android 2017 – Release 2 (7.2.0) is based on 7.1.2 Nougat and some back-ported changes from Android O preview. It consists of improvements to the color engine, Bluetooth and network connectivity optimizations, bug fixes. The best part about Paranoid Android is that it brings different optimizations exclusive to each Android phone. Whereas, for the Lineage OS 14.1, the sources are same for every Android phone. You can see the AOSPA full changelog from below.
What's new with Paranoid Paranoid Android 2017 – Release 2 (7.2.0)?
Collaboration with the Shuttle+ player which will help you Google Cast to your TV, Embed lyrics, Batch creation of playlists, Themes, and much more.
Upcoming support includes OnePlus 2,Nexus 5 (Hammerhead), Sony Xperia line of devices like Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia X.
Check out the full changelog from here.
How to Install Paranoid Android 2017 – Release 2 (7.2.0) build?
At the time of writing, the AOSP site was down. Hence, we were not able to update the download link at this moment. We will update it soon.
You may also like Paranoid Android 2017 stock wallpapers.
Make sure your Android device has an unlocked bootloader.
Make sure your device is rooted with TWRP recovery installed.
(Optional) You may want to flash the AOSPA recommended TWRP from here.
Download and transfer the latest AOSPA firmware build from above to your phone storage.
You may also root via, latest SuperSU, or the Magisk Manager.
Download latest Gapps for 7.1.2 Nougat.
Transfer all the files onto into phone storage.
Reboot phone into TWRP recovery.
Take a full Nandroid backup of existing ROM.
Wipe the current partitions (system/data) except for the internal storage.
Tap on Install and flash the AOSPA ROM.
Similarly, flash Gapps and SuperSU/Magisk.
That is it. Enjoy your latest Paranoid Android 7.2.0 ROM and leave a comment below.


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Mamma Mia! Here They Go Again: The Loy Norrix Musical Hits the Stage
Freshman Jillian Davis (Rosie), senior Abbie Hauke (Donna), senior Rebecca Thompson (Sophie), and junior Katherine Gray (Tanya) rehearse the song, "Super Trooper." In the show, Donna, Tanya and Rosie are performing at Sophie's bachelorette party.
Loy Norrix's annual musical production is always highly anticipated by the community. This year's production shines, from the scenic Greecian island created on stage to the angelic voices of the performers.
"Mama Mia!" is the musical Loy Norrix performers have chosen to tackle this year, and the school has been buzzing with lyrics from "Dancing Queen," "Money, Money, Money" and "Lay All Your Love On Me."
Students worked tirelessly in rehearsals every day after school from 4-7 p.m. Rehearsals included dance, music and acting lessons. With meticulous attention to every lyric, pitch, and facial expression, nothing has been overlooked.
The musical has been moved from the springtime to the fall, so that it does not overlap with the schedule for forensics in the spring. Forensics is a competition involving public speaking, acting, and singing. The actors seem to feel much less pressure since they no longer have to split their time between the musical and competition.
"I think it's best for everyone if it's in the fall because forensics students do better in the show and are less stressed," said junior Emily Edlefson, an ensemble member in "Mama Mia!"
"Mamma Mia!" was created around the music from the famous group "ABBA." The catchy songs have taken on a new life in the musical which has had global popularity and was made into a movie and recently a sequel.
The most drastic contrast between the "Mamma Mia!" musical and the movie is that there are many more songs and more named characters in the musical. In the musical, the music is used to tell the story, and there is much less dialogue.
The show is sure to impress. Students and parents will enjoy "being able to hear the songs and also seeing everyone excited to sing them," said Edlefson.
Opening weekend began on Friday, November 9th, and did not disappoint. The stage was transformed into a hotel on a Greek island. Lighting was used in unique ways to give the impression of the setting sun or stars hanging in the sky. The lead performances of seniors Abbie Hauke and Rebecca Thompson stood out. The two play mother and daughter in the musical and both have amazing voices.
Opening weekend has passed but there is still time to see the Loy Norrix students perform in "Mamma Mia!" Come to the Kasdorf Auditorium on November 15, 16, or 17 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students.
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The evil eye charm for the Chain Station collection acts as the main charm of the necklace. It is the statement piece that pulls your chain down and acts as the core. The evil eye symbol is a talisman that protects you from the "evil eye" which can cause misfortune and injury.


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My First Week With Netflix
By Nick Loconsole, April 24th 2015
A week ago I finally succumbed to the weight of generational peer pressure. That's right, I got Netflix. Admittedly I was late to the game, I'm a cheap dude. Eventually, the allure of the free first month was too much for me to handle. I had been fighting a losing battle against this evil temptress longer than I knew. I hadn't researched the service enough prior to my subscription. It was like visiting Miami and not packing any white clothes, I was unprepared.
Day one began harmlessly enough; a simple user interface awaited me. If the topic of this article couldn't be more cliché, my first viewing choice will seal the deal. I chose to binge watch The Walking Dead. That six episode first season didn't stand a chance, and it was dispatched quickly. Honestly, I didn't expect the ease at which I could binge watch these shows. By 3 o'clock I was wondering why I hadn't taken a shower yet. My curiosity was soon forgotten as the next episode loaded. That damn countdown is like a procrastination time bomb. If you don't close out the window in 15 seconds, you just committed to not doing anything for 43 more minutes.
I don't know why I chose to watch The Walking Dead. I suppose I said to myself "15 million people can't be wrong every week." That line of thinking wasn't a logically sound one — many people can be wrong every week, it happens all the time. The show isn't bad (I'd even say it is good), but it doesn't warrant the entire population of Illinois watching it.
By day two, the metaphorical hook had sunk into me, I was well on my way to becoming a maniacal Walking Dead/Netflix fanatic. Every drug gets cut with something, so I cut my viewing of The Walking Dead with episodes of Louie. I love Louis CK, this was a great choice. The episodes are only about 22 minutes so I can watch a lot of them without feeling like a total failure of a human being.
The middle of the week was fairly normal; I had class Tuesday and Thursday so my binge watching was severely cut down. Despite only having Netflix for 48 hours, the Sun had already become a distant memory — like that weird guy Mark who used to hang out at Little League games when I was a kid. Anyway, I knew I would make up for it over the weekend.
When Friday came around, I was fully prepared to immerse myself in the world of Netflix. Going into the weekend I had three episodes left in Season 2 of Dead. What happened next would forever alter my perception of myself. I ended up watching 11 episodes of the damn show in one day. That isn't a humble brag illustrating my dedication; don't get confused, it is a serious cry for help. As I write this, it is Monday and I am halfway through Season 4. For those of you keeping score at home, that adds up to 27 episodes watched since Friday. At 43 minutes apiece, that comes out to 19 hours and 35 minutes devoted to Netflix.
As I emerge from my cave I am a changed man. I have neglected my appearance, my hygiene, my diet, and my well being in order to further the stereotype of our generation. I did this in the name of science. I was one or two days away from turning into Howard Hughes. Long finger nails, peeing in bottles, scraggly beard, and Alec Baldwin whispering outside my door. But now, as I head to school tomorrow all of that changes, no one will ever know just how bad it got this weekend, I'm lucky to have made it out with my sanity intact. Good luck my friends, stay strong, we will overcome.
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Newcomer Great Bear Petroleum LLC made a big showing at today's Alaska North Slope areawide lease sale: taking 105 tracts, more than half a million acres and some $8 million in apparent high bids.
The total for the sale was 129 tracts sold, 602,880 acres, and $8,811,226.40 in apparent high bids.
Ed Duncan, Great Bear's president and COO, said after the sale that he didn't target 100 percent success — the company took every tract on which it bid — and said they'll have to cull some tracts to get below the state's 500,000-acre limit.
The tracts Great Bear took are primarily a large block south of Kuparuk and Prudhoe.
Division of Oil and Gas Director Kevin Banks said after the sale that the Great Bear sweep was somewhat analogous to last year's North Slope sale, when Denver-based Armstrong took 68 tracts (it bid on 69) of 80 at the sale, for $7.6 million in apparent high bids.
Duncan said he and Bob Rosenthal, the company's vice president of new ventures, have both worked in Alaska in the past and have a good understanding of petroleum systems on the North Slope.
There are five principles in Great Bear Petroleum, he said, and while only he and Rosenthal have worked in Alaska, all the principles are long-time colleagues.
Duncan said Great Bear believes "there are expansive new plays" in the area of its leases.
The Texas-based company plans to open an Anchorage office and Duncan said he and Karen Bryant Duncan, the firm's vice president-corporate and general counsel, will be relocating to Anchorage in the spring.
ConocoPhillips earned $361 million in Alaska in the third quarter of the year.
That's a slight increase over the $356 million ConocoPhillips earned in the third quarter of 2009, but down from the $381 ConocoPhillips million earned in the second quarter.
While earnings have zigzagged over the past two years, production keeps falling.
ConocoPhillips produced 215,000 barrels of oil and natural gas liquids in Alaska in the third quarter of 2010, down both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. The company produced 221,000 bpd in the second quarter and 229,000 in the third quarter of 2009.
However, ConocoPhillips continues to produce more liquids in Alaska than in the Lower 48, where the company produced 160,000 bpd in the third quarter of the year.
Oil prices remain relatively level following the huge swings of 2008. ConocoPhillips reported an average sales price of $75.87 per barrel of Alaska North Slope crude in the third quarter, down $1.57 quarter over quarter, but up $7.96 year over year.
ConocoPhillips produced 82 million cubic feet of natural gas in Alaska in the third quarter, even from the second quarter but down from 105 mmcfpd year-over-year.
Alaska natural gas prices fell to $4.59 per thousand cubic feet in the third quarter, down from $4.73 per mcf in the second quarter and $4.87 per mcf in the third quarter of 2009.
Liquefied natural gas sales are down considerably year over year.
ConocoPhillips sold 49 mmcfpd of LNG in the third quarter of 2010, down from 51 mmcfpd in the second quarter of the year and 82 mmcfpd in the third quarter of last year.
But LNG prices are on the rise.
ConocoPhillips reported an average sales price of $12.84 per mcf in the third quarter, up from $12.08 per mcf in the second quarter and $8.29 per mcf in the third quarter of 2009.
ConocoPhillips and partner Marathon Oil recently got federal approval to continue LNG exports to Asian markets for at least another two years, until March 31, 2013.


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The great pineapple juice shortage of 2009?
Illegal Dumping in Bruce – Asbestos Cover-Up?


Celtic Glass Designs create significant and expressive gifts designed by Beverley Gallagher. Simple and elegant rose design used in Elizabethan houses all over England in the reign of Elizabeth 1. Winged Heart 'stained glass' paperweights are the first of their kind. Hand painted in the borders of Scotland, they feature some of their most popular designs. Beautifully presented gift boxed in ivory and gold. A perfect gift for that special person.


Get familiarized with the classic Super Mario Galaxy 2 which is an exciting adventure video game. In this Nintendo Wii game, Mario hops from one galaxy to another collecting stars and eggs. Filled with excitement and adventure, this makes a great game for the family. This Nintendo Wii game also gives you access to Yoshi, who is his pet dinosaur and Mario�s faithful companion. Besides this, with all new power-ups, levels, and gravity-defying game play, the Super Mario Galaxy 2 keeps you engrossed throughout. This adventure video game is ideal for all action and adventure lovers and even families to play together.
very imaginative game, great fun to play.
Game in good condition and all the family have enjoyed playing it. Great for family time!
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I decided to buy this product, as I had played it at a friends house and thoroughly enjoyed it, so wanted to purchase the game for myself. It is a multi-platform two-player game, so you can share this enjoyable gaming experience with somebody else. The only thing I dislike about this game is the fact that the lives you colect do not get saved when you exit the game. You automatically start with 5 lives every time you start up the game, which can be annoying. Other than that, I would highly recommend this game to any Mario Brothers fans.


If you dig rock 'n' roll music, you'll love this article! Bruce Scofield delineates the birth of this immortal musical genre that has been much maligned but also much loved. The development of this disruptive art form (and jazz) was paralleled by a series of Saturn—Neptune aspects sometimes joined by bad boy Uranus.
The Mystical Chart: Sainthood or Insanity?
"Mystical" charts are those of religious figures, psychics, mediums – and schizophrenics. Which astrological factors appear more often in these charts than in others? Lois Rodden uses the considerable resources of AstroDatabank to research this fascinating subject. You'll meet some amazing characters!
Two monumentally creative geniuses of the last century, although they never met, were both inspired by the dark, biblical character of Salomé (the subject of Wilde's play and Strauss's opera). This article explores the horoscopes of both men, with emphasis on the feminine chart components embodied by Salomé.
The film, The Matrix, is well known for its special effects – but there may be more to it. This author posits that elements of the film mirror the stages of birth and the outer planets associated with each. After reading this, you may want to see the movie again.
Harmonics can be used to uncover great treasures that the natal chart may not reveal. This Dutch astrologer's thoroughly lucid explanation of the technique also offers many useful insights about trines, squares, and so-called minor aspects – plus enlightening peeks into the harmonic charts of some remarkable people.
Modern Western astrologers can trace many principles and techniques back to the medieval inheritance and classical revival that converged during the Renaissance. This author offers a masterful summary of the Greco-Roman and Arabic influences that combined in the 16th—17th centuries to produce an astrology acclaimed as "Queen of the Sciences."
Any lunar phase might seem anticlimactic after the Full Moon – that's a tough act to follow! But trust Dana Gerhardt to come up with a fresh look at the ebbing Moon and its concurrent waning aspects, the sesquiquadrate and the trine. Deepen your experience of the Moon's changes, and read all about what it really means to be a Disseminator.
The ancient concept of the Pre-Natal Epoch (the chart for the moment of conception) is carefully explained in this scholarly, yet eminently readable, account by a well-respected Australian astrologer. The PNE is intimately connected to the birth chart "as yin is to yang," and it can provide valuable insights about a person that are not necessarily apparent in the natal horoscope. Gunzburg uses two comprehensive examples to elucidate her points: U.S. President George W. Bush and Australian wunderkind swim champion Ian Thorpe. By closely analyzing each man's Pre-Natal Epoch and natal chart, the author shows us the driving forces that truly motivate these individuals.


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Opinion: The flawed fight against terror
US policy in the fight against ISIS fails because of our misunderstanding of the group's abilities and goals.
Map detailing ISIS' control of oil fields in Iraq and Syria. Source: NYT
Photo by Platts | The Collegian
By Maggie Moroney
March 29, 2016 | 3:56pm EDT
The Islamic State, or ISIS, is a growing concern for many international actors as attacks are rising around the world. In order to manage the crisis in Syria, President Obama announced the U.S. policy of counterterrorism efforts to thwart the organization's success, primarily dependent on airstrikes.
In the last few months following the announcement, no significant actions have been taken to curb the group's influence in the region. Instead, as evidenced by the bombing of a plane leaving the Sinai Peninsula, and attacks in Paris and Brussels, the threat of ISIS is mounting. Because the organization shows no signs of decline, it is evident that the counterterrorism efforts are failing. This is largely because ISIS is not just a terrorist organization and thus cannot be fought like one.
The common understanding that ISIS is a terrorist group holds true in some respects, and this aspect of the group is gaining more prominence. Like traditional terrorist groups, ISIS uses a number of terrorist methods such as beheadings, suicide attacks and car bombs. In the last year, the group's reach demonstrates its ability to not only coordinate attacks outside of its own territory, but to inspire attacks without the group's backing or support.
These tactics are only one facet of ISIS, which does more than inspire fear. ISIS controls territory and maintains an army, making it more than a terrorist group with greater organization and resources. ISIS controls a significant amount of territory roughly the size of Jordan, which no other terrorist organization has been able to do before. The No. 1 goal is not to instill fear or coerce a foreign government, but to establish its own Islamic state.
As of the latest estimates, ISIS maintains an army of 30,000, comprising recruits from around the globe. With its technology and manpower, ISIS is able to confront legitimate armies and partake in a civil war, a feat that no terrorist organization accomplished before.
By gaining control of territory, ISIS implemented clear lines of authority, along with tax and education systems. The group manages utilities in the area it rules, allowing a community to form under its supervision. ISIS also raises its own revenue through taxes and oil reserves to fund the organization, bringing in an estimated $2 million a day. No terrorist group in modern history has financed its own functioning, but instead have relied primarily on donations.
I believe that the definition of ISIS has policy implications for the region and the globe. The United States claims that counterterrorism efforts will stop the group's expansion, but in reality, these efforts are insufficient because of ISIS's multiple facets. The U.S. is using the same strategy it used to fight Al-Qaeda, despite the overwhelming differences in the organization.
In my view, the policy of limited airstrikes against the group is insufficient and contributes to a flow of humanitarian issues. The approach proposed by presidential candidateTed Cruzto carpet-bomb Syria is uninformed and would be ineffective. Merely using airstrikes has not weakened ISIS, but instead provides reason to retaliate.
I believe the coalition led by the U.S. and its allies failed. Defeating ISIS rests on regaining its territory from the caliphate, because the raison d'être for ISIS is controlling territory. Containment needs to be the No. 1 priority for the U.S. and its allies.
Although I know it is an unpopular opinion and I personally do not want American troops on the ground, sending troops from any country will be effective in curbing the spread of ISIS's reach. Providing better leadership, weaponry and training for rebel groups, combined with shifting our objectives from merely killing as many ISIS operatives as possible are the first steps to achieving containment.
ISIS's defeat requires a drastic change in American policy.
If ISIS can be confined, I think its end would be internal because it lacks allies and controls poor, uninhabitable land. Placing sanctions against ISIS's industry, especially oil, will curtail its funding. If ISIS is unable to provide for its inhabitants, the group's legitimacy will crumble. As a dynamic and multifaceted group, ISIS needs to be fought with a dynamic and multifaceted approach to its containment and subsequent demise.
Contact opinion writer Maggie Moroney at maggie.moroney@richmond.edu


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Q: NIFI - Process Multiple Files as a Group I'm very new to Apache NIFI so it's possible that this is already covered but most of the information I can find supports a slightly different use-case.
I've got a bunch of files that are posted to an FTP or whatever -- they're all associated with each other by filename:
ID_Part1.zip
ID_Attachments.zip
ID_Part2.zip
ID_Customizations.txt
ID.done

There are a variable number of files per logical processing group, some are mandatory, some are optional, and some may be unexpected. We know they're all associated based on their ID prefix and we'll know they're all delivered once a .done file exists.
What's an appropriate way, in NIFI parlance, to ensure that none of the files belonging to any given ID are processed until the .done file exists and that the processor that receives that group of file gets access to all of them?
Some of how the data splitting and segregating is done is still magical to me, but it'd be a catastrophic failure for my requirements if some processor happened to say see all of those files except ID_Customizations.txt and process them as a valid, but secretly incomplete, group.

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What's an appropriate way, in NIFI parlance, to ensure that none of
  the files belonging to any given ID are processed until the .done file
  exists

In your GetFile or ListFile processor you can use the property "File Filter" to firstly retrieve your .done file.

processor that receives that group of file gets access to all of them

in you .done flowfile you can use fetchFile processor to fetch all file of a target directory.
More info about theses processors :
https://nifi.apache.org/docs/nifi-docs/components/org.apache.nifi/nifi-standard-nar/1.6.0/org.apache.nifi.processors.standard.ListFile/index.html
https://nifi.apache.org/docs/nifi-docs/components/org.apache.nifi/nifi-standard-nar/1.6.0/org.apache.nifi.processors.standard.FetchFile/


9 Ways You Can Give New Hires "Insider Tips"
People want to make personal connections — we all do. Despite all the texting and the social media, we crave feeling understood on an emotional level.
New hires are no different. In fact, they want to feel welcomed and leave their first day with the promise that when they return the next day, they'll feel like they belong and their coworkers are happy they're there.
Not feeling accepted in with the existing team can actually hold new hires back from becoming productive. It's our job (and hopefully you have an awesome team that also cares about new hires' happiness) to make sure new hires get what they need.
Before the new hire's first day, schedule appointments to have him or her meet with people from different departments they'll be working with. Really, people need to know who they can go to for this and who to talk to for that.
Taking new hires on an office tour to show them where things are and who sits where can help them start off feeling more confident. Your new hires won't be able to remember everyone they meet during the tour, though, so it's not a bad idea to follow up with a list of names (or an easily accessible company directory) to help your new hire remember them.
Ask coworkers to help out. Those who are sitting near a new hire can be especially helpful. Choose seating arrangements thoughtfully so people sitting around the new hire can answer questions—and maybe even be observant enough to notice when he or she needs help.
Arrange to have the new hire shadow you (or another employee who has a similar job function). It's always much easier to remember things when you observe them first-hand than just being told.
Schedule frequent check-ins with the new hire to make sure things are going smoothly. Sometimes all the new information shared during onboarding can be quite overwhelming. These check-ins can help ease the new hire's worries and gives them an open forum to ask questions or learn from you.
Work buddies or mentors are a great idea because they give the new hire an automatic "friend" to answer questions, help them know who to go to for certain needs, as well as have a deeper investment in making sure the new hire is learning at appropriate increments. The employee you ask to mentor the new hire will also feel that you trust them with stretch assignments and an added responsibility. It's a win-win!
An internal social site can help employees feel connected easily—even with those outside of the new hire's department. This should be a place where employees can get to know each other on a level that's not only work-related. Your new hire can loosen up and get to know coworkers here.
You can also encourage new hires to follow your company on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter—and connect with other employees on these social networks when appropriate. Social media is also a great way to stay up-to-date on industry topics and company news that will give new hires things to talk about with other employees—and will probably inspire interesting questions that show the new hire is diving in completely. Don't stop there: New hires can read your company's blog. It's amazing all the "insider tips" they'll get by using these simple resources.
Provide opportunities for people in different departments to mingle. Often in large companies, other departments are on other floors or completely different areas, which means the physical aspects alone are working against you. But even employees in different departments can feel cohesive. At BambooHR, a group of employees from different departments come together to play board games or work out together at lunch. At Google, the cafeteria is set up with lines that encourage employees to mingle with one another.
For more HR best practices, see How to Build Employee Loyalty for Life.
Jeana Quigley is the brand journalist for BambooHR, the No. 1 online HR software for small and medium-sized businesses that have outgrown using spreadsheets to manage their employee information. Check out the BambooHR blog.


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Q: disable and enable button in ng-repeat

       <button ng-init="checkIfDisabled[item.name] = true"
ng-disabled ="checkIfDisabled[item.name] ===true "></button>

I have a variable called cart in which I have objects.I want the button to be enabled only if cart variable has that it in any of its objects.
while adding them to cart, I did this:
 var itemname = item.name;
  $rootScope.checkIfDisabled[itemname] = false;

but this does not seem to work. Is there a work around?
Buttons are initially disabled but not getting enabled when the value changed to false.

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You need to have an array which will hold all the cart items and later you can use conditions to enable/disable them..

angular.module('myApp', [])
  .controller('myController', function($scope) {
    $scope.Items = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9];
    $scope.cartItems = [];
    $scope.addToCart = function(item) {
      $scope.cartItems.push(item);
    };
    $scope.doesExist = function(item) {
      return $scope.cartItems.indexOf(item) !== -1;
    };
  });

<!DOCTYPE html>

  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title></title>

    <button ng-disabled="doesExist(item)" ng-bind="item" ng-click="addToCart(item)"></button>


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package org.apache.batik.swing.gvt;

import java.awt.Graphics;

/**
 * This interface represents an object painted over the GVT rendering
 * in a JGVTComponent.
 *
 * @author Stephane Hillion
 * @version $Id: Overlay.java 475477 2006-11-15 22:44:28Z cam $
 */
public interface Overlay {

    /**
     * Paints this overlay.
     */
    void paint(Graphics g);
}

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