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Well, for UK-based E14ies, this weekend has seen Father's Day come and go yesterday, and the subject of fathers is very much a theme today. For those of you not from the UK....wow, what a June 19th it was eh? I, for one, aside from contacting my dad, enjoyed directing abuse at the London - Brighton bike ride, where a large number of arrogant cycling tossers flout traffic laws and ruin Brighton's view of cyclists, giving a bad name to the small minority who aren't complete fuckmooks. Anyway, today E14 looks at the best (and the very worst) of fathers in the movies.
The Ugly - Darth Vader
Movie(s): The Star Wars Saga
The artist formerly known as Anakin Skywalker has to rate as one of the worst fathers in cinema history. Personally, I think the life history of Jake Lloyd/Hayden Christensen/Sebastian Shaw Hayden Christensen's character is one of the most poignant in the genre, and yet he presents one of the worst parental role models in the history of film. If anything, it feels to me like his story actually seems more strikingly horrendous if you tell it backwards from Return of the Jedi all the way to Revenge of the Sith, where he actually becomes a father.
So, in Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader convinces Luke Skywalker to turn himself in to the Emperor who proceeds to send thousands and thousands of volts of electricity through the body of the young Jedi Knight. As if that wasn't enough, Vader has already fought Luke a ton by this point, knackering him out and making it so that the electricity probably feels that much worse just simply because he'd quite like a lie down at some point.
In The Empire Strikes Back, he chases his daughter (and her new boyfriend) halfway across the galaxy, at the same time showing his slightly younger child (only a couple of minutes, but it all counts) that the way to deal with the only black character in the series is to take his property from him and make it seem like that was what he agreed to in the first place. He then goes on to take on Luke in a lightsaber duel, and proceeds to chop his fucking hand off! What's probably the worst thing about it is that Vader knows full well that as Luke is not part of a registered company, he doubtless has no formal health insurance to speak of, and as a result probably is in some considerable financial debt to the Rebel Alliance. Say what you like about the Galactic Empire, but I'll bet their waiting lists for medical institutions were practically non-existent.
A New Hope sees Vader in some of his more interesting phase as a parent. After eighteen years of not paying child support of any kind, he proceeds to spend the movie having his daughter probed and tortured by that thing that looks a bit like a disco ball with a bad attitude and a lax attitude to personal space, and chopping down his son's only friend in the form of a kindly old British man. Serves him bloody right that he gets his space station blown up, the lack of child support payments considering that technically Darth Vader's role falls under the umbrella of a top-end government job financially suggests that he had it coming.
So in Revenge of the Sith, Anakin shows what kind of upbringing they're in for by...going mental and trying to choke the twins' mother to death while the twins are still in the womb. Good thing Obi-Wan had the high ground...
The Bad: Dr. Evil
Movie: The Austin Powers trilogy
"What?!" I hear some of you cry, "Dr. Evil is an amazing father! Just look at his relationship with Mini-Me! They have cuddles all the time, they share food and have similar clothing and cats, and they also indulge in music videos in every film they're together in!" To that, I say "Ha!" with an air of smugness as I remind those of you who fell into that trap that Mini-Me is NOT Dr Evil's son. He's his clone. In terms of familial relationship, it's like giving a jizzrag a bit of a hug before you flush it (or chuck it in the washing machine depending on your fancy). There's little real difference.
Dr. Evil's son, as many of you will recall, is Scott, played by the ever-awesome Seth Green of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Idle Hands fame. The relationship between these two is tense to say the least through the first two movies. In many cases, Scott can't even finish his sentence before Dr. Evil interrupts him. I spoke to E14's resident psychological expert, Dr. Bartender, and he had this to say on the subject of Dr. Evil's relationship with Scott:
It's clear from watching these documentaries that Dr. Evil is doing serious long-term damage to Scott by interrupting his sentences all the time. Scott is at the age in the films where his language skills are beginning to develop, and he will be looking for any excuse to practise his sentences in order to establish things like phonemes and....philonemes. Ok, you've got your quote, can I have that fiver for lunch now?
See what I mean? Irreperable damage is being done to his ego, for all the reasons Dr B has mentioned there. Ultimately, it's not surprising that Scott has to find himself becoming more like his father in order to get his attention, as Dr. Evil clearly will not deal with anyone who doesn't look even a little bit like him. Just look at Austin Powers, and how much he talks to him. Their likeness is uncanny!
The E14: Bryan Mills
Movie(s): Taken
Hey, E14ies. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever had...a birthday? I thought so. Now think back to the best birthday you can remember. Did you get a party? You did? Ok, how about a pony?...Really? Ok, well let's try this one on for size. Did your dad come to Europe to save you from life as an underground sex worker? If the answer to the last question is "No", then I have two pieces of bad news for you: all your birthdays have sucked and your so-called "Father" doesn't love you as much as you like to think.
Liam Neeson's most raw and gritty role since The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe fails to disappoint on any level, with the Irish star playing a character who could arguably have his job description referred to as "Ex-Rambo". A one-man wrecking machine, Mills is portrayed initially as a bit of a wet ponce, being talked to like a second-class citizen by his bitch of an ex-wife and her moneybags new husband, while all the while trying to re-build bridges with his estranged daughter. It all goes tits-up, however, when Mills trusts a young woman's friend to organise a holiday, and his daughter is stolen.
Cue Liam Neeson trekking through France, leaving dead bodies and broken bones in his wake as he goes after those responsible for taking his daughter in order to save her from a horrendous fate (of which arguably being sold into the sex trade against your will falls into the category). Particular highlights include him smashing in the faces of a number of Eastern European men who try to give him a bit of sass, and the bit with Holly Valance, because she's lovely.
I mean, when you think about it, who would you rather have coming after you in a time of crisis? A Dark Lord of the Sith who can't go a trimestre without choking someone in the birthing plan, a mad scientist who gets all cuddly with a box of Kleenex Man-size, or a guy who's played by Liam Neeson, whose filmography includes a Jedi AND fucking Ra's al Ghul? That's what I thought.
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This past holiday weekend we had two pot-luck cookouts to go to. Since I haven't been baking for Mr. D. and me, I took this as the perfect opportunity to make a baked dessert, and have just one piece. When I chose this recipe I didn't foresee how difficult it would be to have just one piece. Holy Moly! Every word in the name of this cake is so true; it's definitely chocolate, very fudgey, and there is zucchini (and chocolate chips) in it. I thought, I'll just whip up this easy cake in no time, bake it in a bundt pan, and it will travel well, which it did.
Putting all the ingredients together and making the batter was no problem. Where I got into difficulty was when I licked some of the batter off my finger. Ok, Ok, I went a little further and licked the beaters, what can I say, I do that sometimes! This batter was so thick and creamy, like chocolate pudding, that I wanted to eat it with a spoon. I forced myself to scrape it all into the pan, and put it the oven, and was rewarded with a high, beautiful cake. The recipe suggests an oven temperature of 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes. My cake took the full 50 minutes before it tested done. I just know that if you make this cake you will love it. Besides, it uses up some of that zucchini.
1 Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix with Pudding in the mix.
1. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. ( 350 degrees for light colored pan ).
2 In large mixer bowl, beat butter till light and fluffy, beat in eggs one at a time, then flavorings. Beat in sour cream and cinnamon, then slowly beat in cake mix. Remove from mixer.
3. Stir in zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
4. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes, until tester comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack for about 15 minutes. Invert onto serving plate to cool completely.*** Frost or dust with confectionery sugar.
***This cake is likely to break if you try to remove it from the pan while it is still warm. Ask me how I know! I made a simple frosting of cream cheese, confectionery sugar and milk, in a thin consistency to drizzle over the top. I first used some to glue the cake together where it broke, and then poured the rest over the top and let it run down the sides.


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Guinness x Meatopia is taking place at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, St. James's Gate in Dublin.
WHEN IS GUINNESS X MEATOPIA?
WHAT TIME IS GUINNESS X MEATOPIA?
Friday 5th: 6pm – 10pm.
Saturday: 6th 2pm – 10pm.
Sunday: 7th 1pm – 7pm.
Ticket includes access to Guinness x Meatopia, 5 Meatopia dishes of your choice, 5 specially paired taster beers, 1 pint of the Guinness x Meatopia special brew, cutting room sessions, access to world renowned chefs, live music and entertainment.
HOW DO I GET TO THE GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY?
To find the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin continue past the main St. James's Gate entrance on James's street as you are heading away from the city and we are the next gate on the left.
WHERE IS THE ACTUAL EVENT ENTRANCE?
Yes! Free parking is just minutes away on crane street and is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Remember never drink and drive.
IS MEATOPIA SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?
Yes, there is a lift to facilitate access for wheelchair users.
No sorry. the Guinness Open Gate is a working brewery and access is strictly over 18's only.
No, sorry. Dogs and large amounts of delicious fresh meat don't mix very well so only guide dogs are allowed at Guinness x Meatopia.
WILL IT BE AN AWESOME WEEKEND OF MEAT, GUINNESS, FIRE AND MUSIC?


I'm pretty sure most players will breathe a sigh of relief after reading the most recent announcement about the devs backpedaling on their difficulty and experience changes Mod 6: Elemental Evil brought.
This is pretty much a full revert of both the XP changes as well as the difficulty changes they made during the course of Elemental Evil. And it's the right move. This might come as a surprise, because one of the major requests of high-end PVE players was to get more challenging content, but the approach they took was not the the proper one. Difficulty should be adjusted by raising the needed skill-level in a dungeon, but the devs chose to tweak the Hit Points and damage output, creating unavoidable, lethal attacks in the process that could one-shot even BiS tanks. This is not enhancing difficulty, it's creating frustration for everyone. I myself run a GF and can tell first-hand that even if I did play flawlessly there were still these spikes out of nowhere that would blow me out of my armor. And considering my Fenja is 3.5k+, you can imagine how it must have been for the casuals out there. The only thing I hope is that T2 boss fights will remain challenging, because they actually were mostly skill-based and well-balanced. Probably ToS could need a slight upgrade and CC a slight downgrade, but that's it. You also want tanks and healers to remain viable, because in addition with some of the SH boons we could be heading back to Mod 5 party compositions and that's not desirable as well.
Another big area of impact are the campaign zones, which effectively turned into group content for players in Module 6. I'm all for a slight increase in the zones, but they should remain solo content for everyone so that players can complete their boons and don't have to rely on teaming up. Yes, this is an MMO and we know what the M's stand for, but just like dungeons this was mainly just creating frustration and not gently guiding players to how the devs think the game should be played. Some part of the issue admittedly was the enormous change that came with the raise of the level cap. Even if you think the challenge was appropriate, it was just too much for the type of playerbase Neverwinter has. This has always been a casual-friendly if not casual-first game and folks appreciated that. Raising content to impossible for most was not a good design decision after all, because if you create a game for casuals for more than two years, you shouldn't be surprised that your playerbase vanishes in case you suddenly decide to create content only doable by or close to BiS.
The same applies to the XP. The route to 70 is shorter than in other games, but this fits the casual appraoch we have. This however wasn't even the main issue. Starting with 61+ there simply isn't enought content to justify the time you need to get to the level cap. Doing repeatable quests isn't going to cut it, it's just stalling progress. If there was a solid storyline, I think players wouldn't be opposed to extendeing their leveling life, but not doing the same Vigilance quests each and every day. I gladly haven't had the chance to test the new XP curve, because I leveled my chars prior to the nerf or through invoking. So I can't finally judge the change now, on paper however it looks solid.
This should also serve as warning for the devs, because it shows that mistakes in the game design can't be corrected in a timely manner with the resources they have. It took a full mod to grab the data and feedback they needed and we know Elemental Evil was not a success partly because of these changes. You can't really say they reacted particularly slow, more that the game can't afford many of those design mistakes. Anyway, I'm glad this farce is now over.


Currently tourism activity is rising, and the fierce competition between destinations, plus the stress conditions of the present time makes, lately, searching rural areas for rest and recreation to be a general trend in world practice of current tourism. In this context, each community has a chance of developing it, but to accomplishing it must highlight the valences through competitive agrotourist products. The content of agrotourist product involves complex packages of products and services, both from the "base" area and in the "entertainment" area.


Netgear Aircard 810S is the first LTE category 11 4G mobile hotspot, which could achieve theoretical download speeds of 600Mbps. The design of Aircard 810s is user-friendly, with a simplified 2.4 inch QVGA capacitive LCD touchscreen, a long-lasting battery, and a unique jump boosting feature, AirCard 810S is well positioned to offer you a superior mobile broadband experience like never before. The appearance of Netgear Aircard 810s looks like the predecessor Aircard AC790S.
Netgear AC810S could support up to 15 WiFi devices simultaneously, such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, printers, digital cameras, game consoles, etc.. The NETGEAR AirCard 810S is designed with the latest WiFi security protocols which make it more secure than many public WiFi networks. The battery capacity of Aircard AC810S is 2930 mAh and it's removable. The battery could keep working for 11 hours. The Aircard 810s is already available for some network providers, such as Telstra and named Telstra WI-FI 4GX Advanced III.
I have the device now extensively tested and am really enthusiastic, the battery holds at least 8 hours, the reception is very well as the range, thereby the display everything very well indicates Consumption / pin number / 4g-3g / and also theBattriestand and The field strength is very convenient!
The device is very good. The setup is easy to laste 3 minutes and everything went automatically.
A very good 4G router. Connected with a pc and switched it to bridge mode and haven't looked back again.
Every single device I connect it to operated wonderfully.
Excellent device for 4G+ (on EE) reception - when close to a 4G+ transmitter, I was able to download at 206Mbps (from within central London).
After trying a Huawei E5878 and Netgear AC790, the aircard 810s is so much better. The touchscreen is fantastic to use. Very simple to set up and use straight out of the box. I added the MIMO Antenna from this site and it works really well with the AC810; I had no 4G signal but when I attached the MIMO antenna I got 2 bars of 4G, excellent!


Idea Factory International announced Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms will launch on the 13th of March in North America and on the 16th of March in Europe. This romantic visual novel will be available for the PS Vita in both digital and physical formats, and is compatible with PlayStation TV.
This remastered telling of the beloved visual novel Hakuoki series is a continuation of the Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds story and focuses on the story set in Edo, the second part in this two-part series. The young Chizuru, determined to find her father, will romance the famous warriors of Shinsengumi through a series of engaging stories and dramatic events. Now, experience new characters, love interests, and episodes in the world of Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms.
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The Step Up franchise has only an eight year span to its name but has already racked up an impressive five films. That's one film every two years – but what makes Step Up so enduring in cinemas?
Step Up first appeared in 2006 with a young Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan (now Jenna Dewan-Tatum) leading the cast. The film was the typical under privileged-hero-comes-good story but catered for a teenage audience and wasn't just a soppy romance (it had dance and a decent story to boot). The film took over $110m worldwide and spawned Step Up 2: The Streets in 2008. Looking back it's not a surprise to see Tatum didn't decide to re-join the series and instead two new love interests created a film extremely similar in story to the first. Despite that, the film grossed better than the original taking $150m worldwide with Step Up 3D and Step Up Revolution taking around $160m and $140m respectively. The new film, Step Up All In, is set to do similarly impressive business this month.
What would the Step Up series be without dancing? Nothing I tell you. The use of dance is fairly consistent throughout the series with an average count per film of over 18 dances. The exception to this is the third release (13 dances) as it focuses more on big dance events than showing too much training and preparation. This fits its impromptu musical style with couples doing big dance numbers on streets.
Dance training is a big part of Step Up too, especially in the first film where dancers trained 14 times. This was bound to happen as the story is based around the two leads working together towards a final year dance piece and expectedly since then the number has diminished ( the franchise average is just over 7 showings per film). The fifth film, All In, shows just 4 training instances and like Step Up 3D focuses on a handful of main dance events, but unlike that film they don't impress, but rather over-complicate scenes. Most of the dancing in All In bizarrely comes from brief moments from single characters usually doing a random five second jive in the street and prove much less entertaining than the other films offerings. Dance training is shown to be a worthwhile commitment in Step Up (14), The Streets (8) and Revolution (7) while montages obscure the data in Step Up 3D (3, they do work hard I promise). Step Up All In however suggests that doing minimal work and entering competitions last minute is the best option for success as it includes very few training scenes for such elaborate shows.
Old characters are reused throughout the franchise with a predictable increase as the films go on. This is usually boosted by a number of side characters repeatedly being thrown into the dance crew mix with one character, Moose, played by Adam G Sevani, appearing in four of the five films to date. Every time these old or new crew members are introduced it's done so in an Ocean's Eleven style, and always seems reminiscent of the family atmosphere well known from that and the Fast and the Furious series. This works well to a point, but it's worth noting that the films all follow a near identical storyline. Interestingly the first Step Up is the only film to avoid the 'enter a competition with a dance crew' formula; it may be worth the franchise revisiting the originals two-person dance partners (or perhaps even one person – imagine!) routine to shake the tired template up a bit.
Step Up – vandalism leads to a bright future.
Step Up 2: The Streets – viral videos and flash mobs are illegal, dangerous and a terrorist act.
Step Up Revolution: Viral videos are illegal again… and a dance group (The Mob) is apparently dangerous (it's not).
Step Up All In: people who act like swaggering gangsters fall out with friends for absolutely no reason.
Sometimes being called Moose is all that's important.
Trampolines and lasers make dancing that much more fun.


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Gut Microorganisms and Autism: the Latest Research
LPS and Autism
LPS and Mercury
Treatments for LPS
LPS and Behavior
LPS and Detox
LPS and the Brain LPS and Thyroid LPS and GI System LPS and Immunity Other Effects of LPS
LPS and Inflammation LPS and Opioids LPS and Oxidative Stress LPS and Leaky Gut LPS and Candida
Anorexia and LPS NF-κB and LPS Mitochondria and LPS Liver and LPS Ammonia and LPS
Hypoglycemia and LPS Kidney and LPS Allergy and Bacteria Copper, Zinc and LPS Glutathione and LPS
We have collected many research articles to show that the toxins found in microorganisms play an important role in the suspected causes of ASD, in particular, lipopolysaccharide ( LPS) the bacterial toxins from gram negative bacteria that inhabit the guts of autistic children. LPS toxicity works synergistically with mercury and other heavy metal poisonings to expand damage. These heavy metals increase harm from LPS.[1] In addition, LPS decreases glutathione levels making it even more difficult for the body to detoxify heavy metals.[2]
One explanation for why symptoms of mercury are so similar to the symptoms of LPS could be the fact that mercury inhibits carbohydrate absorption in the gut. Unabsorbed food does not get into the blood stream quickly; when it remains in the gut, it becomes available as a food supply for bacteria. Consequently, gram negative bacteria multiply and produce LPS. [3] This raises a strong suspicion that some of the symptoms commonly attributed to mercury could be directly caused by LPS and only indirectly by mercury.
LPS also renders toxins from Candida Albicans more damaging.[4] The poisonous effects of LPS are so potent that they produce symptoms of autism even without the help of Candida Albicans and heavy metals. All collected experiments on the following website involve laboratory mice injected with only LPS and exhibiting the same symptoms as those in ASD.
LPS induces a depressive syndrome, characterized by anhedonia, anorexia, body weight loss, and reduced locomotor, exploratory, and social behavior. This result has been replicated so many times by different research studies that the names, "Sickness Behavior" and "Endotoxemia" are now applied to this condition. [5][6][7]
The mission of this website is to collect and display links to some of the available research articles from PubMed, a service from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health, that link LPS to the varied and diverse symptoms of ASD. We were able to find and collect experiments for almost every possible neurological and biological symptom of ASD in order to prove that most symptoms of ASD, have a corresponding experiment on Medline that proves each is a symptom of LPS toxicity.
The articles on this website are just a tiny fraction of the available research The amount of evidence is overwhelmoing, for example, performing a search for "hippocampus lps", in PubMed will retrieve 222 citations.
The number of similarities between ASD and LPS toxicity is sufficiently impressive to demand attention and cannot be ignored. The following are symptoms of LPS poisoning; these symptoms are also found in children with autism:
Reductions in oligodendrocyte or myelin markers
A marked cerebral cytokine response
White matter injury
Changes in amygdala
Change in dopamine and serotonin levels
Reduction of blood flow to the brain
Changes in blood-brain barrier permeability for large (protein) molecules
Increased the number of pyramidal and granular cells in the hippo-campus
Reduction in social behavior
Lack of social interaction
Increase in addiction
Lack of exploratory behavior
Breakage and depletion of microvilli
The tight junctions widen and become disrupted.
IBS and IBD
Gut inflamation
Digestive symptoms
Disrupted Intestinal Transit
LPS is linked to the problems of gluten,soy and dairy in ASD children
Increase in TNF alpha.
Increases in certain NK cells and monocytes
Increases in lymphocytes
Low Levels of Thyroid
Low Levels of Glutathione
Low Levels of Amino Acids
Impairment of Bile Flow
Increasing the Number of Viable Candida Albicans
An increase in pain sensitivity
Researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute found clear differences in cellular responses between autistic children and neurotypical children following exposure to LPS, bean lectin and bacterial agents. At the Institute this was discovered to be a major and important difference between children with ASD and typical children.[8]
Many in the ASD community blame mercury in vaccines for causing autism. Note that the vaccines contain LPS or other toxins from microorganisms. It is possible that LPS and other microbial toxins also play a key role in the vaccine damage.
"Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is localized at the exterior leaflet of the outer membrane and serves as the major surface component of the bacterial cell envelope. This remarkable glycolipid is essential to virtually all Gram-negative organisms and represents one of the conserved microbial structures responsible for activation of the innate immune system. For these reasons, the structure, function, and biosynthesis of LPS has been an area of intense research."[9]
The majority of the research articles involve mice or humans displaying symptoms of toxemia after being given an injection of LPS. Another method to assess the important influence of bacterial toxins is to observe the changes in ASD children after removal of the neurotoxin-producing bacteria. Both Vancomycin and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) are treatments for removal of bacteria. Both treatments produce a decrease in the symptoms of ASD. However, the changes from vancomycin were only short term because the bacteria develop a resistance to the medication. Changes from SCD diet are more powerful because they are long lasting. Even adults with ASD who live in group homes have been shown to lose many of their symptoms after being on the diet. SCD now also eliminates beans during the early months of the diet and encourages parents to only use beans later provided there are no adverse reactions.
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute reports in its findings concerning the reaction of autistic children to LPS, bacterial agents and lectin from beans "may lead to significant advances in the early detection, prevention and treatment of this complex neurological disorder."[8]
We are in total agreement, and offer as our own evidence, scientific articles and many positive results from using a diet that eliminates neurotoxin-producing bacteria and fosters intestinal healing.
In view of the research, we have to consider Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) a poison, as toxic as mercury and other heavy metals, LPS has drastic consequences for those in the ASD Community. Fortunately, dramatic improvements may result after its removal.
Increasing awareness of LPS to doctors, researchers and parents, will hopefully result in an increase in recovery rates for autism.
The links on the upper side of this website provide comprehensive research about LPS from around the world.
[1] Rumbeiha WK, Fitzgerald SD, Braselton WE, Roth RA, Kaneene JB: Potentiation of mercury-induced nephrotoxicity by endotoxin in the Sprague-Dawley rat. Toxicology. 2000 Aug 21;149(2-3):75-87.
[2] Zhu Y, Carvey PM, Ling Z : Altered glutathione homeostasis in animals prenatally exposed to lipopolysaccharide. Neurochem Int. 2007 Mar;50(4):671-80. Epub 2007 Jan 13.
[3] Read the articles in the "Treatments for LPS" section of this website
[4] Akagawa G, Abe S, Yamaguchi H. Mortality of Candida albicans-infected mice is facilitated by superinfection of Escherichia coli or administration of its lipopolysaccharide. J Infect Dis. 1995 Jun;171(6):1539-44.
[5] Singal A, Tirkey N, Pilkhwal S, Chopra K. Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract ameliorates endotoxin induced sickness behavior and liver damage in rats. Phytother Res. 2006 Feb;20(2):125-9.
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Kitesurfing at Lake Garda, Italy. Kiteboarding at Lake Garda, Italy. Kitesurf lessons, kitesurf course, kitesurf courses are offered by kitesurf school WindRiders. Kite School Wind Riders is Located in Limone in North of Lake Garda. Daily Termal winds great perfect kitesurf conditions all year round. We are open for kitesurfing April, Mai, June, July, August, September and October. Beginner kitesurf courses in a group, in a pair and private kitesurf lessons. Our kitesurf instructors are IKO and VDWS qualified. This garantees high quality kitesurf lessons. Fast progression with Radiohelmet for watersports.
Remember how it was to be a child and play with a colourful kite? Kitesurfing is the ultimate feeling of freedom. Just you, your kite, the water and the wind. Feel the adrenaline, hear the silence and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Garda!
Take our kitesurf lessons and learn to kitesurf between the steep mountains of the beautiful Lake Garda. There is no better place to learn to kitesurf.
You will start by learning how to control the kite. And after the 5 day basic course you are riding in both directions, you know how to make a self rescue, and you are independent in deep water! If you already are a kitesurfer, you can join the ride and let us bring you, with our boats to the spot with the best wind on the lake! Use your own kitesurf equipment or any of the latest North boards and kites of Wind Riders.
Wind Riders Kitesurfing Limone focusses on progression, fun and safety. This is the 10th season for Wind Riders in Limone and the 14th year of teaching on Lake Garda. Read below the movie on the bottom of this page, what makes our kite school different.
For each lesson you get one 3h water session, the first day inkl. 1h theory at the beach.
FairPlay: In case of you couldn't finish your course (bad weather, illness), we always offer you a voucher!
** quality is guaranteed, if you do not reach the level of consistent downwind riding, you get more lessons for free.
Lessons start 7 days a week, you book the group size you want and we always organize it.
*** in addition to the students/ student. One lifter can join the boat. For example if you book pair lessons there will be 2 students and maybe 1 independent lifter per teacher.
Are you an independent kitesurfer? We offer a boat shuttle service to the windy spot. In the morning the boat leaves at 7:00 am and in the afternoon at 13:15 pm. A VIP lift on call is possible from our Center at Hotel Leonardo da Vinci. The equipment that we rent out are the 2018 North kites. We have the Vegas, Rebel, Dice, Evo, Neo and Juice from 5 to 18 square meters. Boards we offer from 121 to 164 twintips, surfboard, raceboard and hydrofoil. Find more information about Lifts on the bottom of this page.
when you have an unsupervised lift you must be able to ride upwind.
Our lift service start at the main school between the 2 camp sides South of Limone city centre next to the beach of Hotel Leonardo da Vinci.
Rental includes: kite, board, go-joe, harness, wetsuit and the lift service.
Kitesurf lessons with success guaranteed!!!
Our goal is to make you an independent kitesurfer. We even guarantee this with our 5 day course. If you are not consistent riding in both directions we give you more lessons for free. You will learn the self rescue, study some theory about the weather and material to make you an independent kitesurfer.
The reason why we offer our guarantee (which no other kitesurf school in the world, as far as we know, offers) is that Lake Garda is great for kitesurfing and perfect for learning. We have stable wind, lot of space, the latest Equipment and experienced instructors. This combination is the formula to success!
Also Lake Garda keeps its promise – Wind is guaranteed.
In the North of Lake Garda we have a mix of two winds: a thermal wind in the morning from the North and in the afternoon from the South. Plus the Venturi effect generated from the mountains on both side of the lake. 80 % of the session have wind! So if you do a 5 day course we schedule you 6 days so that we can finish your course easily.
Every year we receive the latest North kites. We use the Neo mostly for teaching. Sometimes in light wind also the Evo, Dyno and Juice. All these kites excel in stability, windrange and easy relaunch. For the advanced kiters we have also the more technical North Vegas.
VDWS and IKO are the basics for good lesson programs and safety.
Our school is part of the IKO and VDWS organisations. Our instructors are qualified and experienced in teaching on Lake Garda. We follow a successful program which we adapt to your progression. Everyone can learn to kitesurf with our 5 day course. No matter what your age is, no matter how fit you are, we make sure that you are learning is a safe, fun environment. The minimum age for kitesurf lessons with us is 8 years old. 8 years old can sign up for the test lesson. After the kitesurf test lesson the teacher and the student together decide if to wait another year, to repeat the test lesson or to continue with the full basic course to become an independent kitesurfer.
We teach from the first of April until the end of October. In the colder months we provide you with neoprene gloves and shoes. In the midsummer months you can kitesurf in a shorty or board shorts!
You finish your course and now what? Kitesurfing under supervision.
After your basic course you can choose to practise by yourself or to take advanced lessons. When we supervise you we help you in situations of need. For example when you cannot relaunch your kite for a moment or when you have gone downwind.
To rent from us we ask you to be an independent kitesurfer. For example after our 5 day course you can rent. If you have done your course anywhere else you have to be able to ride upwind. If you are able to ride upwind but not in all conditions then you rent with supervision so that if you go downwind the boat brings you back upwind.


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Q: Django - Login - Forbidden (CSRF token missing or incorrect.): I am getting the Forbidden (CSRF token missing or incorrect.) error  when I try to use login page.
The scenario is as follows:

*

*An user has two tabs open.

*Both tabs are login pages.

*In tab 1, user successfully logged in, and was redirected to a new page where login is required.

*In tab 2, user hasn't refreshed the page, and is still in the login page. In the Django backend, user is already authenticated, but the front-end template hasn't noticed it yet.

*In tab 2, when I click on login button, I get Forbidden (CSRF token missing or incorrect.) error.

*I made sure that csrf_token is in the form.

*This error occurs only when I'm using two tabs.

*I'm using AJAX

Why is this happening? How can I fix it?
I don't know this would help, but here is my views.py for login
class Login_View(LoginView):

    template_name = 'login.html'

    def post(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        username = request.POST['username']
        password = request.POST['password']
        user = authenticate(username=username, password=password)

        response_data = {}
        if user is not None:
            if user.is_active:
                login(request, user)
                response_data['result'] = 'success'
            else:
                return HttpResponse("Inactive user.")
        else:
            response_data['result'] = 'fail'

        return HttpResponse(json.dumps(response_data), content_type="application/json")

A: The reason is addressed in the documentation here:

For security reasons, CSRF tokens are rotated each time a user logs in. Any page with a form generated before a login will have an old, invalid CSRF token and need to be reloaded. This might happen if a user uses the back button after a login or if they log in a different browser tab.

As for fixing it, there's neither a straightforward way nor a great reason to do so. If the user encounters an error in this unlikely scenario all they have to do is reload the page. So I wouldn't bother if I were you.

A: if a scenario occurs like this where user opens 2 tabs and tries to login, which is not a real life scenario, still if you want you can do this, keeping in mind the user like to play like this
def post(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        username = request.POST['username']
        password = request.POST['password']
        if request.user.is_authenticated():
            return redirect('to_some_page')
        else:
            user = authenticate(username=username, password=password)

            response_data = {}
            if user is not None:
                if user.is_active:
                    login(request, user)
                    response_data['result'] = 'success'
                else:
                    return HttpResponse("Inactive user.")
            else:
                response_data['result'] = 'fail'

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This replacement light bulb is 18 inches long and is25 watts. This replacement light bulb fits in both Gardner GT-200 and MX-360 light traps. Continue to use your favorite light traps by just replacing the light bulbs.
This replacement light bulb is 18 inches long and is 25 watts. This replacement light bulb fits in both Gardner GT-200 and MX-360 light traps. Continue to use your favorite light traps by just replacing the light bulbs.
UV bulbs are vital components of Gardner Light traps. These traps are effective only when their ultraviolet bulbs are functional. Ultraviolet light emitted by these bulbs serve as bait.
including 25 Watt -Gardner GT-200 and MX-360 Replacement Bulb (EL-05)	insecticides and spray for bug treatments?


As you might be aware, Daily Celebrity Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle developed by PuzzleSocial Inc which is available for all major platforms including the iOS and Android apps. Please be aware that the clue Avant-garde artist Yoko ___ which has the answer: "ONO" is part of the Daily Celebrity Crossword Puzzle dated March 28 2018. There might happen that same clues might have same answers that is why we would highly recommend you to check each of the crossword clues provided on our site by using the search feature.


CANTERBURY (twice!), PETERSFIELD, PORTSMOUTH, HARLOW, SWINDON, FARNHAM, WORTHING, SUDBURY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WARRINGTON, SCARBOUROUGH, SALFORD, LEEDS, CHESTER, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, KESWICK, BRUSSELS, LETCHWORTH, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, COALVILLE, NORWICH, CRANLEIGH, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, NEW MILTON, ALDERSHOT, EASTLEIGH, BANBURY, MAIDSTONE, DORCHESTER, FAREHAM, LONDON, IPSWICH, FOLKESTONE, BORDON, GUILDFORD, SHERRINGHAM, DISS, TEWKESBURY, BARNSLEY, HULL, RICHMOND, KENDAL, HALIFAX, SHREWSBURY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, SALISBURY, LUTON, WALTON-ON-THE-THAMES, OXFORD, POOLE, BLACKWOOD, CAMBERLEY, BRISTOL and BRECON!
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At the end of the summer schedules this past weekend Asian carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) closed its non-stop services between Singapore and the US cities of Los Angeles and by the end of November its direct link to New York, served through Newark Liberty International Airport, will also close as it withdraws its ultra long-range Airbus A340-500s from commercial service. The reason for the closure of two of the longest scheduled services in the world? No, not economics… No, not demand… but because the airline will no longer have an aircraft with the range to fly these ultra long-haul routes.
SIA has agreed to return its Airbus A340-500 fleet to the European manufacturer as part of a new $7.5 billion deal to acquire five more A380s and 20 additional A350s. The airline agreed a similar buyback agreement for its older A340-300 variants as part of a previous new aircraft order with rival manufacturer Boeing.
SIA was one of only a few customers for the A340-500, which has proved to be a real niche aircraft to the world's airlines. Its deal with Airbus will ease pressure on the carrier disposing of these aircraft itself as there is only a very limited used marketplace for the type as our analysis below highlights. It is understood that Airbus will place at least one of the aircraft with Aerolineas Argentinas and the others could also be destined for South America.
When the A340-500 entered service in 2003 it presented new opportunities for the world's long-haul carriers thanks to its long-range. At the time it offered the longest flight envelope of any widebodied commercial airliner and its four engines meant it was exempt from restrictive ETOPS legislation. This meant that new non-stop city pairs that previously could not be flown were now possible thanks to the enormous range of the new airliner.
For SIA this granted a not to be missed opportunity to make moves into new markets. However, many airlines were concerned over performance issues with the aircraft and three years later the arrival of the more-efficient and longer-range Boeing 777-200LR, effectively killed-off the A340-500 as a commercial airline programme.
SIA helped bring a raft of publicity for the A340-500 when it inaugurated operations with the type in early 2004. The carrier specially branded its aircraft the 'A345 Leadership' and used them to introduce the world's two longest non-stop flights from Singapore to Los Angeles in March 2004 and then from Singapore to Newark Liberty International in June 2004.
The airline continued to use its five A340-500s on these two routes up until this week. However, in 2008 it reconfigured the aircraft in an all-Business Class cabin with 100 of its award-winning premium seats in a 1-2-1 forward facing layout. Despite the route closures SIA continues to serve both Los Angeles and New York with one-stop services via Tokyo and Frankfurt, respectively.
The Singapore – New York flight at 8,285 nautical miles (15,344 km) remains the world's longest commercial airline service by distance, while the Singapore – Los Angeles flight had held the milestone of being the longest flight by duration, an 18 hour 30 minute sector over the Pacific Ocean.
Alongside SIA, there are currently only three other commercial scheduled operators of the A340-500 - Arik Air from Nigeria and UAE hub carriers Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways. Previous operators of the type have included Air Canada and Thai Airways International, while Azerbaijan Airlines and ACMI provider HiFly also now the use the type but on non-scheduled and third party work.
Every month The HUB will provide an update on the current A340-500 flight schedule and the routes the aircraft is being deployed upon. This list for November 2013 was compiled from OAG Analyser on October 31, 2013 and changes to planned routes are likely. In the table below we also feature the A340-500 network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft. Our latest analysis shows that A340-500 capacity fell 7.7 per cent in November 2013 versus October 2013.
NOTE: Iberia also listed as operating the A340-500 but that is due to the use of the 345 code for some of its A340-600 fleet.


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A blanket to keep everyone warm
Cheryl Agostinho has the blisters and carpal tunnel problems to prove how much she works at her craft, but none of those aches and pains can stop her from spending as much time as possible to help keep people warm with free blankets.
Scott Hayes
"I just like to do something to help other people out that are less fortunate."
The local member of the St. Albert Quilters' Guild has spent countless hours over the last few years knitting more than 1,000 squares for Blankets For Canada, a volunteer organization that supports homeless people in the community. People with extra wool can knit the squares and then pass them along to organizers who arrange for them to be knitted into blankets.
The charity estimates the time commitment of all of its contributors at 20,000 hours each month.
Agostinho said that she has given a lot of her time too.
"I can't even begin to tell you how many hours it would take to do them all," she exclaimed. "I even take it when I'm waiting at the doctor's office."
She is just happy to keep her hands busy. She works so diligently that she already has about another 100 squares ready to go in.
When she isn't working on those, she has other projects on the go with her mother. They make hats, mitts and scarves. Other members of the guild are in on the action too.
Agostinho is so keen on the work she even wants to join the charity to participate in the next stage of the process where the squares get knitted together. She knows that she's doing the big job right now though.
"I'm doing the main part of the blanket. Just putting them together is minor compared to knitting them all. That's okay if I'm just doing this. I'm doing tons of these."
The other benefit is that she is making good use of what would otherwise be extra yarn from finished projects. She even collects it from her friends.
"I use a lot of my own yarn. Sometimes I buy it and just donate it. I just tell people, 'You have any yarn you don't need? Send it to me!'"
If you would like to find out more about the cause, visit www.blankets4canada.ca. The Quilters' Guild meets regularly at the visual arts studios in St. Albert Place. Call Hetty Jones at 780-458-9118 for further information.
About the Author: Scott Hayes
Scott Hayes joined the St. Albert Gazette in 2008. Scott writes about the arts, entertainment, movies, culture, community groups, and charities. He also writes general news, features, columns, and profiles on people.


He enlisted in the 93rd Highlanders (which became the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders) at Thurso on the 23rd December 1850. He would have signed on for 10 years, with the option of signing on for another 11 years and completing 21 years "colour service". If he survived the 21 years he would be entitled to a pension.
He won the Victoria Cross at Secundra Bagh, Lucknow on 16th November 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. He was one of the first 93rd Highlanders and subsequently one of the first Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders to win the V.C. He won this for capturing a colour of the 2nd "Loodhiana" Indian Sikhs Regiment and was nominated by the 93rd Highlanders to receive the award.
He received the Victoria Cross from Queen Victoria at Hyde Park 1879. He received an annual pension of �10 for winning the V.C.
His V.C. was sold to a private collection for �75 in June 1901 at an auction in Debenhams, Tueson & Hicks, London.
"For great personal gallantry in capturing an enemy colour after a most obstinate resistance, at the Secundra Bagh, Lucknow, on the 16th of November 1857. He was severely wounded afterwards at the capture of the Shah Nujjif. (Elected for the VC by the private soldiers of the regiment)."
He was severely wounded at Shah Nujjiff, Lucknow on the 16th November 1857 and returned to England in 1858.
Crimea Medal 1854-56 with bars "Alma, Balaclava & Sevastopol"
Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 with bar "Relief of Lucknow"
He was promoted to Corporal 24th July 1857, to Sergeant on the 17th November 1859 and became a recruiting Sergeant around the Aberdeen area.
He was medically discharged from the Army on 24th January 1861 when his 10 year service was completed. He had enlisted as a Sergeant in the 1st Kincardineshire Volunteers by 1863.
David married Mary, nee Stevenson (Dressmaker) in Holburn Free Church, Hardgate, Old Macher, Aberdeen on 25th August 1859.
Mary's parents were George Stevenson (Labourer) & Mary, nee Duncan. Mary was born in Links of Arduthie, 31 December 1829. David was employed as a Manufacturer's Storekeeper (1861-66). Operative Tape Manufactory (1864). Paper cutter (1866). General Labourer (1868).
Alexander Hugh 9th September 1861 72 Ship Row, Aberdeen.
Mary Jean 17th January 1863 Even St, Stonehaven.
John George Andrew 12th August 1866 Woodend of Stoneywood, Newhills, Dyce.
Moffats Close was a two roomed tenement flat. He settled down in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire with his wife and family in the late 1870's.
Mary died on the 3rd July 1879 at Auchenheath, Lesmahagow, aged 49 years, suffering from a tumour of the colon.
David died on 18th November 1880, at Longlee Terrace, Auchineheath, Lesmahagow, aged 48 years. Suffering from valvular disease of the heart.
Both death certificates were signed by I. Lindsay MD, surgeon. Both were buried in a pauper's grave.
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders placed a plaque on or near his grave in 1998.


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HACC News: Spring 2015 Open House, New Physician Office Assistant Program and Dean's List Announced
Current News from HACC, Feb. 16, 2015
HARRISBURG, Pa. – HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, shares recent news as well as upcoming events available to the community, including:
HACC's Online and In-Person Open House Offers $1,000 for Tuition and Fees
HACC Introduces New Physician Office Assistant Program
HACC Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List
HACC Foundation Board Adds New Members, Names Officer
HACC Theatre Presents 'Godspell' on Stage March 5-8, 2015
Is Your Company Hiring? Participate in the 15th Annual Spring Job Fair at HACC's Lancaster Campus
HACC Saves $1.9 Million by Refinancing Bonds
HACC's Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Wins Dauphin County Planning Commission Premier Project Award
HACC is expanding its Open House to be virtually YOURS. The public is invited to attend the College's Open House on March 4, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. either in person or online.
Similar to the College's Virtual Learning program, individuals may learn about HACC right from their own computer on March 4! Whether the person experiences the event online or at one of the five campuses, attendees will learn about:
What type of learning fits his or her schedule – online, classroom or both
More than 150 programs such as electrical technology, criminal justice, psychology or respiratory therapy
Free student services like tutoring, degree advising and career counseling
Financial aid and scholarship options
HACC's 13 online degree programs, such as health science and technology studies
Additionally, the College will award a $1,000 tuition giveaway to one individual participating at each of the five campuses and online that evening. The winner of each tuition giveaway will be able to apply the funds toward HACC tuition and fees for the summer or fall 2015 semester.
Registration is not required but encouraged. Please visit hacc.edu/OpenHouse to register and learn more about HACC's Open House. Persons with disabilities who need additional accommodations are encouraged to contact a Campus Welcome Center at 800-ABC-HACC.
HACC is introducing a new program, the physician office assistant program. Classes are forming now for the Gettysburg Campus program, which begins on March 16, 2015, as well as for the York Campus program, which begins on April 27, 2015.
The HACC physician office assistant program is a relatively low-cost program that provides the training for a new, growing career. The program will be held on the College's Gettysburg and York campuses and will train students to work as front office staff in a physician, specialty practice or patient call center.
The program is 172 hours of lecture and 160 hours of practicum, allowing students to extern in family and specialty practices.
Students interested in the program should contact Jolynn Achaj, program coordinator, at 717-221-1391.
HACC has named 1,309 students to the dean's list for the fall 2014 term.
The dean's list recognizes full-time students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher in college level classes. The students are listed by county and according to hometown mailing address at http://newsroom.hacc.edu/article_display.cfm?article_id=2544.
The HACC Foundation Board of Directors has appointed two new members and named an officer. The HACC Foundation is the nonprofit organization that works to raise private contributions in support of HACC.
Lise-Pauline Barnett of York will serve as the HACC employee member of the HACC Foundation Board, and Sophie Bromand of Lancaster will serve as the student member. They will each serve one-year terms.
In addition, Kenneth Shutts was named vice chair of the Board and will serve in that office through June 30, 2015.
Barnett is an assistant professor of English in HACC's Virtual Learning program with an office at HACC's York Campus. She joined the College in 2005 as an adjunct professor of English and became an assistant professor in 2008. Barnett was the Virtual Learning director of operations from 2012-14.
Barnett was the recipient of HACC's President's Award in 2013 and HACC's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008.
She serves on numerous College committees, including the Technology Governance Committee, Strategic Governance Task Force #6 Joint Committee, 50th Anniversary Committee, Academic Council and Strategic Planning Committee for Virtual Learning.
Barnett has a Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in English and speech, radio and television from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a bachelor's degree in English from Spelman College in Atlanta. She is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership and management at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Bromand is majoring in international studies at HACC's Lancaster Campus and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in international relations and politics with a focus on women's issues. A native of Denmark, she came to Lancaster in 2012 in pursuit of a different environment and view on social justice and cultural issues.
Bromand is a student worker at HACC's Lancaster Campus. She is the founder and treasurer of the new International Student Club at the campus and has served as a senator of the Student Government Association and Ethics Committee chair.
Bromand was among seven HACC students chosen as a Bucknell University Community College Scholar for the summer 2014 program.
Shutts, a HACC alumnus, was elected to a three-year term on the HACC Foundation Board of Directors and will serve through June 30, 2016. In December 2014, he retired from Penn National Insurance, where he served as president and chief executive officer. He has a juris doctor's degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a bachelor's degree in social science from the Pennsylvania State University.
HACC Theatre will present Stephen Schwartz's "Godspell" on stage in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center (RLAC) Theatre on HACC's Harrisburg Campus in March 2015. Performances are scheduled March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m.
"Godspell" was the first musical performed at HACC when the RLAC opened 40 years ago and is the first musical to be presented on the theatre's stage in 20 years.
"Godspell" is a retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary pop-culture references and new arrangements of Schwartz's score. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, a small group helps Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a variety of games, storytelling techniques and comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville is employed as the story of Jesus's life dances across the stage.
The production is directed by Dave Olmsted, HACC scenic designer and theatre instructor, and music direction is by Genevieve Karki, adjunct instructor of music. The 2012 revised version of "Godspell" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, which also provided all authorized performance materials.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors for performances on March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2:30 p.m. HACC students are invited to a "Student Night" performance on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. All seats for this performance are $5 with valid student identification.
For tickets, call 717-231-ROSE (7673) or visit www.hacc.edu/RLAC.
Employers looking for a venue to meet and hire employees can take advantage of 15th annual Partnering for Success Job Fair on March 18-19, 2015, at the Lancaster Campus of HACC. This two-day event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day in the East Building on the campus.
The job fair is a great way to tap into Lancaster County's labor pool to hire just the right employees – and an opportunity for job seekers to meet industry leaders in their field and to find out about potential jobs and internships. Last year, more than 60 companies from the Lancaster area workforce interviewed potential candidates, including HACC students and members of the public.
Employers can choose which day they want to participate based upon availability – March 18 or March 19. The registration fee is $65 if received by March 5. After that date, the cost is $85, if space allows.
To register as an employer, visit www.hacc.edu/lancasterjobfair. For additional information, contact Lorie Sonnen, assistant director of career services, at 717-358-2290 or llsonnen@hacc.edu.
HACC refinanced $19.9 million of capital improvement bonds in January 2015. As a result, the College will save $1.9 million – an approximate 9-percent refunding savings rate – by borrowing at lower interest rates on outstanding bonds issued in 2009 and 2010.
Refinancing the outstanding capital improvement bonds will not extend the term of the original bonds; however, it will slightly accelerate payments at a lower interest rate.
HACC's Board of Trustees approved refinancing of the bonds in November 2014, enabling the College's Office of Finance to work with its independent financial advisor, Public Financial Management, Harrisburg, to obtain the savings.
The College, with a strong Standard & Poor's credit rating of "A-", worked with Public Financial Management to select an underwriter through a competitive process. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Philadelphia, submitted the lowest bid resulting in an overall interest rate on the new bonds of approximately 2.476 percent.
The Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center (PSC) of HACC was named the 2014 winner in the community capacity category of the Dauphin County Planning Commission Premier Project Awards.
The PSC won the community capacity category for its education and training programs, all of which serve emergency services personnel and first responders.
Per award guidelines, the community capacity category winner is chosen based on the following factors:
Assisting local communities in making good planning decisions
Implementing an Elm Street or Main Street Program
Maintaining up-to-date plans and ordinances
Facilitating regional coordination and cooperation
Creating and delivering education and training programs
The Premier Project Awards acknowledge professional leadership in creating projects that aid communities as they make planning decisions, promote smart growth and spark revitalization. Individuals, organizations, municipalities, public authorities and developers, as well as public/private partnerships within Dauphin County, may submit applications for projects in which they were principally involved in design, development or implementation. Other categories awarded were infrastructure, revitalization (above $500,000 and below $500,000) and sustainable growth.
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It's Time for YOU to Experience HACC!
New students can experience HACC and learn about HACC's admissions process, transfer and career programs, financial aid options and more! Visit the "New Students" section of www.hacc.edu.
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This simple vegetarian recipe is a quick, healthy fix, and is one of the most commonly known Indian recipes in the west. Tastes best with fresh Rotis or Parathas.
While the Cauliflower boils, in a frying pan, put about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to heat. Once well heated, fry the potatoes till they are crispy and light golden in color.
Hey Sabz! (refrained from calling you Sabzi like i usually do.. can only lead to confusion on an Indian food blog..) i tried this out and it was wonderful! I used aamchur instead of chaat powder though. thanks for sharing!
I love aloo gobhi esp with pori or parathas .I have never made your version of the dish but it sounds and luks delicious .. will try it.
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Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt is an ideal Paris day trip for antiques collectors and travelers looking for great finds. Sarah Spagnolo shares how to shop in the popular Paris flea market.
Located just 10 minutes from the Arc du Triomphe, Marché aux Puces is a collection of 1,600 dealers and vendors, selling everything from turn-of-the-century metal lamps, to trunks, gilded mirrors, and everything in between. It's the world's largest market, but the upscale buys make it feel more like a walk through a gallery than a flea market.
We spoke with personal shopper and interior designer Riad Kniefe, who advised wearing comfortable shoes for exploring the massive market, and showed us around. Bachelier Antiquities sells vintage cookware fit for Julia Child's kitchen. Le Monde du Voyage is a family owned shop with everything from Hermès scarves to Louis Vuitton luggage. Patricia Attwood's vintage boutique offers women's styles. Finally, Ma Cocotte is a new outdoor restaurant adjacent to the market, perfect for a meal after hours of perusing (and a few purchases too).
For more, see our Essential Paris Guide.


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Reports Of Christianity's Death In Europe Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
There have been increasing signs of a real and sustained revival of Christian-themed enthusiasm in Europe, hardly reported and barely noticed in press across the Pond or, for that matter, in Europe itself.
Since the 2007 publication of Philip Jenkin's "God's Continent: Christianity, Islam and Europe's Religious Crisis," observers of religious trends in European culture have been keeping a close eye on developments that might validate his sanguine view that Europe could see a revival in Christian belief. Richard J. Neuhaus, in his review of it in First Things at the time, thought the view was "too roseate."
The Manif Pour Tous demonstrations in favour of traditional marriage attracted hundreds of thousands of traditionalists in France – many of them young Christians
That was then. In the ten years since Neuhaus taking his final leave of the stage of this world, there have been increasing signs of a real and sustained Christian revival in Europe, hardly reported and barely noticed in press across the pond. Taking a look at the landscape and starting in far west, there are signs of revival in Spain, as Filip Mazurczak noted.
He comments specifically on the growth in the Catholic Church, which is recovering after years of decline in commitment and attendance:
ACCORDING TO CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES SOCIOLÓGICAS (CIS), THE PROPORTION OF SPANIARDS ATTENDING MASS HAS INCREASED FROM 12.1 TO 15 PERCENT BETWEEN 2011 AND 2012. IN ABSOLUTE TERMS, THE NUMBER OF SPANISH CATHOLICS ATTENDING MASS WEEKLY GREW BY AN ASTONISHING FURTHER 23 PERCENT BETWEEN 2012 AND 2013, ACCORDING TO CIS. MEANWHILE, BETWEEN 2007 AND 2013 THE NUMBER OF SPANIARDS CONTRIBUTING PART OF THEIR TAXES TO THE CHURCH ROSE FROM EIGHT TO NINE MILLION.
Eastern Europe, barely a generation after the destruction of that atheistic totalitarian monstrosity known as the Soviet Union, is experiencing a renaissance of both Protestant and Catholic Christianity.
What about France? You know, the cradle of modern secularism? That country where raving anti-religious hordes turned wholesale murder by torture of priests, nuns and monks into a spectator sport in the opening days of that glorious "Enlightenment"? Well, let's hear from someone who lives there, Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry, who wrote this article in The Week back in 2015:
ON A RECENT SUNDAY, MY FAMILY AND I ONLY SHOWED UP 10 MINUTES EARLY FOR MASS. THAT MEANT WE HAD TO SIT IN FOLD-OUT CHAIRS IN THE SPILLOVER ROOM, WHERE THE MASS IS RELAYED ON A LARGE TV SCREEN…. THIS IS BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR MY CHURCH IN PARIS, FRANCE.
I POINT THIS OUT BECAUSE ONE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR TROPES IN SOCIAL COMMENTARY TODAY IS THE LOSS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH IN EUROPE IN GENERAL, AND FRANCE IN PARTICULAR. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL RECENTLY FRETTED ABOUT THE SALE OF 'EUROPE'S EMPTY CHURCHES.'
COULD IT BE, INSTEAD, THAT FRANCE IS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF A CHRISTIAN REVIVAL?
Yes, it could. He adduces further evidence in that the numbers for vocations, calls to the priesthood and religious life in the orders, have stabilized in France and are seeing an increase (which has also been reported in Spain in Mazurczak's article cited above). The recent growth in evangelical churches in France and Spain also supports answering Gobry's question in the affirmative.
What about French-speaking Switzerland? Well, it's home to one of the most dynamic revival preachers in Europe, Jean-Luc Trachsel, whose ministry in Oron is growing steadily and regularly sees conversions in the hundreds. One such revival event in Avignon, France last year reported more than 500 persons declaring faith in Jesus for the first time.
Enthusiasm Is Gaining Traction in Europe
That was just one, relatively small event, though. Europe is rife right now with public mass worship and evangelism events, like Awakening Europe events, in which Trachsel and other international revivalists such as the New Zealander Ben Fitzgerald, the American Daniel Kolenda, Germany's Reinhard Bonnke and Todd White, another American, participate.
They draw a much younger body of attendees than many large-scale Christian events, and their focus is not on merely building up the faithful, but on empowered evangelism, with outreach on the streets of these major European cities being a key element of each meeting. Last summer's Awakening Europe saw more than 1,000 declare new faith in Jesus in Prague, the Czech Republic.
That was the third Awakening Europe event. The fourth will be in Riga, Latvia this fall. The second, in 2016, was held in Stockholm, Sweden and saw similar results to those reported, as did the first one, which was held in Nuremberg in 2015. That is to say, all of them had attendance in the thousands and reported conversions in the hundreds or thousands. In Sweden, that alone could rightly be called miraculous.
Along with Awakening Europe, there are numerous other massive public Christian events, such as the Holy Spirit Nights in cities like Stuttgart and Munich and the Allgäu Worship Nights, which routinely draw thousands of Christians and interested non-believers. If one had the resources and inclination, one could attend some massive Christian concert, festival, or large-scale street evangelism event on the continent every week of the year, and in some weeks, a different such event every single day.
Now these events are signs of vitality in the European church, but are there signs of a revival in terms of church growth or even mere stability in their numbers? Here I will focus on the German-speaking nations of central Europe, since I know them best. Here, one can speak of real and growing revival.
Not so much in the state Lutheran Church, the Evangelische Kirche Deutschlands, though there the news for the most recent reporting year, 2016 was also good: In 2016 180,000 new members joined the EKD through baptism and 25,000 through regular acceptance. This marked the first time in three years that the number of those joining the church exceeded those leaving. There was an overall decline in membership, admittedly, of 1.57 percent. Yet the reason for the overall decline was mortality, not voluntary abandonment of church membership. For those who read German, the full report can be found here.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll
In the "free" evangelical churches, especially those on the charismatic and pentecostal end of the non-denominational Protestant spectrum, there is continued growth. In fact, the growth in the Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden (Federation of Evangelical Pentecostal Churches) saw steady growth for half a decade now, with growth in the 6 percent range for the last two reported years (2016 and 2017 see the BFP's report herefor details in German).
Other evangelical churches such as the Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinde (Federation of Evangelical Free Churches—mainly Baptists and Brethren) report continued growth, though in the case of the free evangelicals the growth has slowed from previous years. The picture overall is mixed but contradicts the conventional wisdom of a dying Christianity in Europe.
Churches such as New Life Church in Düsseldorf, the Gospel Forum in Stuttgart, and the ICF (International Christian Fellowship) churches in Munich and Karlsruhe all record thousands of members and report regular conversions, with New Life recording on average 100 new converts weekly. Then there's the Christus Gemeinde in Wuppertal, home church to "Der breiteste Pastor Deutschlands" ("the broadest pastor in Germany," referring to his shoulders—the guy benches 175 kilos), Marcus Schneider. He's something of a social media sensation. Don't mind the tattoos.
These are young, vital, and effective churches, each with international outreach, a focus on life in community, and a strong sense of Christian mission that has been absent from the mainline churches for a generation at least. And they are only part of the story.
Where Prayer Never Ceases
The other part is the 24/7 prayer movement. The movement is driven largely by Christian young people who know the importance of prayer to spiritual life. The movement is at home in Houses of Prayer, which in European terms are inheritors of the Moravian Prayer Movement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Some of these, such as the Prayer Mountain of the FCJG — the "Free Christian Youth Community" in Lüdenscheid—are long established.
What do people do at MEHR? Mostly praise and worship expressing love to God in guitar-driven rock. Or dub step.
Accompanied by a powerfully effective ministry to drug addicts and the homeless, there has been prayer with the FCJG since the mid-1970's. Others, such as the Rund um die Uhr ("'Round the Clock") House of Prayer in Berlin, or the "Open Skies" House of Prayer in Freiburg, are relatively new. The most influential, though, is the "Gebetshaus Augsburg" the Augsburg House of Prayer.
Located in the Göggingen neighborhood of Augsburg, the "Gebetshaus" completed its sixth consecutive year of uninterrupted prayer and worship last fall. It grew out of a young prayer group led by Johannes and Jutta Hartl in the early 2000s and recently celebrated the eleventh of its MEHR Conferences.
"Mehr" is German for "more" and the focus of these conferences has been also on experiencing more of Jesus. It's held every year during Epiphany, and this year's saw more than 11,000 attendees. This is a 100-fold increase from the first such conference in 2008, and 100-fold growth in, well, any movement within a single decade is growth of remarkable magnitude.
What do people do at MEHR? Mostly praise and worship expressing love to God in guitar-driven rock. Or dub step. Or something like it. This year there are 16 different bands performing the worship music, including "Könige und Priester" (Kings and Priests) of Cologne, a well-known group in German-speaking Europe. There is also near-constant intercessory prayer for European and worldwide concerns.
Since the House of Prayer is a house for all who put their faith in Jesus—Catholic, evangelical, Eastern Orthodox, or Messianic Jewish—this commitment is reflected in offering both mass and communion, as well as the sacrament of reconciliation for Catholics.
A Style of Church that Befits the Young
There are also teaching times, the majority given by Johannes Hartl. Hartl has a doctorate from the University of Munich, and it shows in his breadth of erudition. He also has an honesty to and about Christian culture that is both refreshing and (lamentably) uncommon. In the first teaching, he took on the lack of joy all too common among people who profess to believe in a God in whose presence one finds the fullness of joy. Not the fullness of moralizing or of self-emptying contemplation. Joy.
He was not the only speaker, of course. This year the teachings were given by Father James Mallon of Halifax-Yarmouth, Canada, Indian philosopher and author Vishal Mangalwadi, and Leo Bigger of the International Christian Fellowship of Zurich. There's that name again, "ICF." You'd think they're having an impact or something, these young leaders in the body of Christ. And you'd be right.
Klaus Kelle, a Christian activist and conservative commentator who writes the "Denken Erwünscht" ("Thinking Desirable"), put it this way (translated into English):
AT THE OPENING OF THE MEHR LAST NIGHT [THURSDAY JANUARY 4TH], ONE OF THE MODERATORS ASKED THE 10,000 CHRISTIANS IN THE BUILDING WHO OF THEM WAS YOUNGER THAN 22. ALMOST HALF OF THE ATTENDEES STOOD UP. THEN HE ASKED, WHO WAS BETWEEN 22 AND 60 YEARS OLD. ALMOST ALL OF THE OTHER HALF STOOD UP. THEN HE ASKED WHO WAS OLDER THAN 60. A SINGLE ATTENDEE STOOD UP IN THE GIGANTIC EXHIBITION HALL AND, SMILING, GAVE A HEARTY WAVE TO THE CROWD. THE CHURCH OF JESUS IS YOUNG, AND ALMOST NO ONE HAS NOTICED.
I know the single attendee Kelle refers to there, and though he was not, in fact, the only over-60-attendee, attendees even over 50 were a decided minority, as they are at many of the Christian events mentioned above. The church of Jesus in Europe is getting younger, not older. Moreover, the church of Jesus is growing in Europe.
Speaking recently in Augsburg, Gerhard Kehl of the "Jordan Stiftung" (Jordan Foundation) affirmed something that has been obvious to this author for several years now: There is a spiritual shift taking place in Europe toward a renewal and growth in all branches of Christianity. A European revival has started. Whether it develops into a revival on the scale seen in 1905 remains to be seen, but the hopeful signs are there.
Originally posted at: The Federalist