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How It Works
Anionu, pronounced "an-eye-on-you", is a cloud-based video surveillance service.
The graph below explains the basic workflow of the Anionu system for the tech-minded.
Video is captured from any webcam or PC compatible security camera.
For the best results we recommend wireless (for easy setup) night/day (for optimal 24h surveillance) cameras, but any camera will work. We do not limit the number of cameras that you use with our service.
Spot is installed on each computer that you will be using for surveillance.
Very simply, Spot enables you use the audio and video capture devices on any computer for surveillance via your online headquarters. Spot also does things like video recording, streaming and motion detection, and is infinitely extendible through the use of plugins.
Anionu servers provide cloud storage and for your surveillance videos, and are a secure waypoint between your online dashboard and Spot clients.We have many servers across multiple continents to ensure reliable high-speed service for international customers.
Whether you're in the office, or jet setting around the world, you have full remote control over your surveillance system right from your PC, laptop or mobile phone.
Usage Cases and Scenarios
There are so many ways that Anionu can improve your lifestyle, here are just a few...
Home Security
Keep an eye on your home while your family sleeps safely inside, or while you are away. All you have to do is hook up some cameras and leave Anionu running. Take peace of mind in the knowledge that Anionu will notify you as soon as motion is detected, and record a high quality timestamped video feed which will be uploaded to your secure cloud. The timestamped video can be used as evidence should you decide to press charges.
Office Surveillance
Deter office thieves or catch them red-handed. Office buildings are perfect for Anionu as they usually have a good fast Internet connection, and there is often loads of computers and webcams lying around which can be used for surveillance.
Automation can be used to run custom routines, run batch scripts and automate processes at scheduled times, or when a specific event occurs. For example, if "motion is detecetd" you could use Automation to trigger a custom alarm, turn on the lights, and play an audio track to deter the burglar.
Nanny Cams
It's hard to find a good Nanny. If you suspect your nanny, or perhaps you caught her driving a new Farrari, you can use Anionu to record and monitor her movemets discreetly while you are away from home.
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch has proven very successful in many countries around the globe. The multi-user online headquarters has everything necessary for colaborative surveillance by the entire neighbourhood. You can share camera feeds, stored videos, notifications, tracking, mapping, secure messaging and also set access permissions.
Baby Monitoring
Keep a constant eye on your baby anytime, anywhere. A tablet PC or a mobile phone is great for this, so you can check in whenever you need, and listen to audio as you go about your day.
Online Headquarters
Manage your entire surveillance system from a central online interface.
Access everything from your PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, anywhere, anytime.
Live Remote Surveillance
Conduct real-time video surveillance from your online headquarters.
- Flexible drag and drop live video interface
- Simplified and advanced interfaces for different uses
- Built from the ground up from the ground up with love,
and the latest HTML5 and CSS3 technologies
- WebRTC support for cutting-edge and future compatibility
- High quality video streaming in VP8 and H.264, any format possible
Online Video Storage
Convenient on-the-fly access to all your video footage stored in the cloud.
- View stored videos in an interactive timeline
- Video motion analysis for fast indexing
- Control over what gets synchronized with your cloud
- Upload surveillance videos in any format
- HTML5 video player with thumbnail indexing
- Coming soon: Use your own cloud storage provider
Real-time GPS Tracking
Keep track of a network of contacts with real-time GPS tracking.
- Track contacts from your mobile phone or PC
- Share map locations with your contacts
- Setup notifications to tell you when someone's on the move
- HTML5 enhancements for smooth map zooming and panning
- Available for multi-user accounts only
Find out how Anionu is revitalizing the surveillance industry...
Use any camera
Anionu works with all types of webcam and
PC compatible security cameras. Absolutely no expensive hardware, CCTV equipment, or DVRs are required, but you can use CCTV cameras with Anionu if you want. In fact most homes and businesses already have everything that's required to start using Anionu right now!
Forward thinking tech
Anionu is part of a new wave of web applications that are riding the cutting-edge of Internet technology. Because of this we can consistently release a higher quality and more affordable product, that will continue to evolve alongside modern mobile and Internet technologies.
Oh so simple :)
Anionu is hands-down the easiest surveillance system that you can use. You can be up and running with a state-of-the-art system in less than 5 minutes. Anionu is designed for human beings, so even if you are technically challenged, don't worry, we'll guide you through every step of the way with easy to follow tutorials.
Real-time security alerts
Be the first to know when something happens, such as when motion is detected, or a camera is unplugged, or a new video is recorded. You can configure exactly who receives which notifications, and how they are sent, such as via SMS, email or Twitter. You could even have notifications sent to a local security service to dispatch a car if a threat is detected.
We're developer friendly
Our software is made for developers. Almost everything is open source, and fully extendible through the use of plugins and APIs. In addition, we provide a C++ SDK which includes our motion detection algorithm and other goodies. By turning control over to you, our customer, we can better fulfill our objective of providing the best surveillance technology available.
Tailor your own plan
Anionu is designed to grow with you, which is why we don't have any fixed plans. You have the freedom to create a usage plan that suits your requirements, and if you decide you want to change anything any time in the future, you can upgrade or downgrade at no cost. Have a play with the plan calculator to get a feel for how little your desired setup will cost.
Discover the point-of-difference for yourself...
Protection for your Home and Business
Anionu, pronounced an-eye-on-you, offers an online video surveillance and security service that you can use with your existing computer and mobile devices to protect your home and business.
Choosing the right security solution
Some things you can't put a price on, the value of your assets is one. Choosing the right security solution is essential for your safety and peace of mind, and we would like to help you make an informed decision.
Anionu represents the future for the surveillance industry in many ways. Our cloud-based surveillance model means that we can provide a world class service that anyone at all can use. You no longer need to shell out $000's for a expensive surveillance equipment, sign contracts, or pay through the teeth for ongoing support and maintenance. All you need is readily available computer equipment, some video cameras, a mobile phone, and Anionu to put it all into action.
The Anionu team has collaboratively designed and built our service as the result of extensive evaluation of every type of surveillance system available on the market today. Anionu is built around the following core concepts:
- Simplicity
- Anyone can use it.
- Security
- 256-bit strong encryption and digital signatures to protect your data and privacy.
- Cloud-based
- Remote access to live and stored surveillance footage from any Internet capable PC or mobile device.
- Real-time notifications
- Real-time security alerts and notifications on your mobile phone.
- Compatability
- Compatible with all PC, PC video camera, and mobile devices.
- Open source
- Extend, modify and improve our software to better suit your needs.
- Flexibility
- Adaptable to most surveillance environments.
- Online storage
- Store your surveillance footage and data in the cloud.
- Low cost
- Anionu can literally save you thousands.
- Future proof
- Anionu improves as Internet based technologies advance.
Online Headquarters
Every detail was considered, and no expense was spared in the creation the online headquarters. Let's take a closer look at some of the features that make it outstanding.
Remote Video Surveillance
You can remotely monitor and administer your surveillance system from your online dashboard. Your online dashboard is accessible using any device with a modern web browser.
Cloud-based Asset Management
You can synchronize your surveillance videos and other files, such as log files, audio and images, with your dashboard for online storage. There files, called Assets, can be conveniently viewed, accessed and downloaded from your online dashboard.
Real-time GPS Tracking
Business and Enterprise accounts have an extra GPS tracking feature which allows members to track and share locations with the other members of their account.
Events & Notifications
Events and notifications lie at the heart of the Anionu system. Events are created whenever something of importance happens on the system. Notifications can be setup to tell you whenever a specific events take place via SMS, email or Twitter.
Users, Permissions & Accountability
Business and Enterprise accounts can have multiple users. Each user's access is restricted by permissions imposed by the account administrator. Every action on the online headquarters is accounted for. Whenever something happens on the system an event is created, which can be set up to trigger notifications via SMS, email or Twitter.
How it works
Here is a simple graph for tech-minded people which explains the basic workflow of the Anionu system.
Video is captured from any webcam or PC compatible camera devices connected to your computer.
For the best results we recommend wireless (for easy setup) night/day (for optimal 24h surveillance) cameras.
Spot clients are installed on each computer that you will be using for surveillance ie. the computers with video and audio cameras attached. Spot provides you with remote access the audio and video devices through your online dashboard. It also does things like like motion detection, video recording and streaming, and is infinitely extendible through the use of plugins.
The Anionu servers act as a secure waypoint between your Spot clients and online dashboard. They also provide online storage and for your surveillance videos and data. All data transferring to and from the server is digitally signed and encrypted using industry standard 256-bit SSL encryption.
Whether you're at work or jet setting around the world, you have full remote access and control over your surveillance system right from your PC or mobile phone.
Keep your data safe
For Anionu security means two things - Your surveillance data is reliably stored so it is there when you need it, and it is protected from unauthorized access and modification at all times.
Everything is encrypted
If you haven't noticed already, Anionu.com uses 256-bit strong encryption and digital signatures to secure all communications and between you and the server. This is the industry standard for data protection, and is the same level of encryption trusted by banks and governments worldwide.
All your data is backed up daily, and stored in multiple locations and servers. In addition we employ many heuristic security measures to ensure the integrity of the service.
Where are your servers located?
Anionu uses Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) for storage, which has a robust security policy of its own. All files stored online by Anionu are encrypted and kept securely on Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) in multiple data centers located across the United States. You can find more information on Amazon's data security from the S3 site.
Stay tuned, soon we will be rolling out a new feature which will give users and developers the freedom to specify their own storage account, not limited to Amazon S3.
Any further questions?
Trust is vital for the ongoing success of cloud-based service providers, which is why we endeavour to be as forthcoming and transparent about our systems and security as is feasible (without giving it all away!).
If you have additional security questions you can submit a support request, and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Safety is a serious business
Our cloud-based video surveillance service is changing the way people see the industry. Expensive DVRs and surveillance equipment are now redundant; all you need is your existing computer, mobile phone, and cameras. Anionu is all about making property and personal security a reality for everyone, so if you're serious about security then we invite you to take our service for test drive...
Global access from any smart device
Wherever you are in the world you can keep and eye on base, and have total remote control over your surveillance system via your mobile phone, laptop, or any PC. This opens up possibilities that could only be dreamt about with conventional CCTV systems, such as; on-the-fly access to live and recorded security footage, real-time security alerts sent to a network of contacts, GPS tracking, and more...
Use any type of camera
Anionu works with any type of webcam or PC security camera. That's right, you don't have to buy our special brand of camera. In fact, most modern homes already have everything that's required to begin using Anionu right away! To get started you can use a simple webcam, or for more complex outdoor setups you can use infra-red night and day cameras.
Setup and play in a few minutes
Anionu is hands down, the easiest do-it-yourself surveillance system that you can use. Once you sign up (which takes under a minute), it only takes a couple of minutes to setup Spot and plug in your cameras. Even if you are technically challenged, don't worry, we'll guide you through every step of the way with easy to follow tutorials.
SMS notifications and real-time security alerts
Be the first to know when something happens, such as when motion is detected, or a camera is unplugged, or a new video is recorded. You can configure exactly who receives which notifications, and how they are sent, such as via SMS, Twitter or email. You could even send notifications to a local security service to dispatch a car if a threat is detected.
Elegant interface and design
Once you've experienced the best, it's difficult to settle for less. Our surveillance dashboard has been crafted from the ground up, making full use of the latest web technologies, to provide the best possible surveillance experience. Simplicity and elegance is key, but not at the cost of advanced features, which are there when you need them.
We won't bleed you dry
With potentially zero capital outlay, and minimal ongoing expenses, Anionu is cutting ties with the old, widely accepted way of doing business. All you pay is a small monthly fee with no contracts and no surprises. We believe in retaining loyal and happy customers by providing genuine service and the highest quality product. Why drive a Volvo when you can drive a Rolls Royce for the same price?
Free to tailor your own plan
With no fixed plans, Anionu is designed to grow with you. You have total freedom to create a usage plan that suits you. If at any time in the future you want to change anything, you can upgrade or downgrade at no cost. Have a play with the plan calculator to get a feel for pricing.
Keep your data safe
You can choose to store recorded videos on your local computer, or off-site in the cloud. Storing your surveillance footage off-site protects you against theft and property destruction, which is a serious consideration when making the switch to a cloud-based surveillance service. Anionu uses SSL encryption, digital signatures and heuristic measures to ensure that your data is protected every step of the way.
Forward thinking technology
Technology is moving so fast these days that most new technology only has an in phase of a year or two before it is rendered obsolete by the latest groovy gizmo. You won't be left standing on the corner with Anionu however, since one of the key factors in the inexorable progress of modern communications technology is Internet capability. Anionu will continue to evolve into the next generation as these technologies advance.
Freedom means choice, choice means power
Our software is designed to be fully extendible through the use of open source plugins and APIs. By turning control over to you, our customer, we can better fulfill our prerogative of providing the best surveillance technology available. Check out our C++ SDK and plugin creation guide to find out how you can go about extending and improving our software to better suit your needs.
WebRTC video streaming support
Anionu supports the latest WebRTC streaming capabilities in our native and browser based software. WebRTC allows you to view high quality real-time video streams right from your web browser. WebRTC is poised to change the Internet, so we are getting in early in order to bring seamless video surveillance to more devices than ever before.


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"The job is not done and it's not time for praise yet ? we've got to keep working on this." - Dr. Chris Mackie
For all the teeth-gnashing and head-bashing budget debates can produce, politicians have had nothing but praise for one city-funded agency and its newly appointed leader.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit's revised approach to spending, ushered in with the arrival last year of medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie, was applauded by city council during recent budget deliberations.
And this week, as Coun. Nancy Branscombe discussed her ongoing frustration with London police spending, she cited the health unit as an example of how to do things better.
"Mackie was like a breath of fresh air," she said.
That echoes the comments other politicians made last week after Mackie's brief submission during council budget talks. He outlined how the organization has altered its spending approach, drawing much appreciation.
Perhaps the biggest change is a step away from "historical-based budgeting" — where you take last year's budget, add inflation and come up with this year's proposed tab.
Instead, the health unit is taking a much more active approach to budgets, reallocating resources to create what Mackie calls "a maximum positive impact."
Coun. Paul Hubert welcomed the move away from what he described as a "you-got-it-spend-it" approach: "I like the shift in the attitude and the culture."
Wednesday, Mackie welcomed the feedback but downplayed the applause.
"I want to make sure I can live up to the expectations that have been set," he said. "The job is not done and it's not time for praise yet — we've got to keep working on this."

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text: Below is the current ORIgen Hereford sires list for the week of 5-28-2018. Bulls that rank in the top 15% for a trait are highlighted in the dark green color and those in the top 5% are highlighted in gold color. Semen from the ORIgen trait leaders can be ordered online. Make your order today!


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A Christian Doctor Makes A Huge Breakthrough
A Christian doctor makes headlines for curing a baby girl with AIDS.
The pediatrician whose treatment cured a baby girl born with HIV is a Christian who spent years living as a missionary with her husband in Ethiopia.
Dr. Hannah Gay is a physician at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She and other doctors are credited with treating and tracking the progress of the baby girl who was cured of HIV after receiving therapy within 30 hours of her birth.
Back in the 1980s, Dr. Gay worked with her husband as a missionary in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
According to the assistant director for media relations at the Medical Center, Dr. Gay is, "a wonderful person" who was able to leverage her experience and knowledge to make life better for the baby. He says "I am guessing that her faith informed the way she has lived her life."
Dr. Gay has four children and a grandson and those who know her say she is a devout Christian who puts her faith first.
In other faith-related news, officials in Israel are monitoring swarms of locusts riding the wind in from Egypt. The locusts could arrive just before the Passover holiday there.
The Israeli Agriculture Ministry says it's spraying pesticides in an effort to contain the locusts, which have entered southern Israel.
Locusts can have a devastating effect on agriculture by quickly stripping crops. But some Israelis see the locusts as a kosher snack — a kind of manna from heaven.
According to the Bible, locusts were the eighth of 10 plagues God imposed on Egyptians to persuade Pharaoh to free the ancient Hebrews from slavery.
So keep our friends in Israel in prayer, that God would spare their land from a locust invasion. By the way, the Jewish Passover begins on March 25 this year.
I'm Bill Maier for Shine.FM.
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Fission Uranium (TSX: FCU) President Ross McElroy on Goals of PLS Summer Program: Expand New High-Grade Zone and Accelerate PFS Work
Gerardo Del Real: This is Gerardo Del Real with Resource Stock Digest. Joining me today is President, COO, and Chief Geologist for Fission Uranium (TSX: FCU)(OTC: FCUUF), Mr. Ross McElroy. Ross, how are you this evening?
Ross McElroy: I'm doing well, Gerardo. Nice to speak to you today.
Gerardo Del Real: Nice speaking to you as well, Ross. I wanted to catch up, you had some news here this week. I'll read the headline. The headline reads, "Fission Accelerates Pre-Feasibility Work; Targets New Western Mineralization." Can you lead me along here and give me an idea of what the thinking is? It's a two part program that you're going to be launching, can you share the details Ross?
Ross McElroy: I sure can. We're about to embark on our summer 2017 program up at PLS. In fact, I'd say that we'll be going full throttle by around mid-July. We're going to start moving the crews in almost right away and the activity is going to start. To get to your point, what is our objective this summer? Mostly we're focusing on moving the project towards pre-feasibility. As we've been informing shareholders and listeners for the last several months, our goal is to reach pre-feasibility by the end of calendar 2018. We can do it. We know what work has to be done.
This summer really a lot of that work is geared towards that. We'll be doing some engineering, geotechnical holes that we'll be testing around the pit perimeter walls which we've identified in the PEA. We're also doing some advanced metallurgical work within the main zone itself. We're drilling three large diameter holes in order to collect the proper samples that we want to do metallurgical testing on to understand to a much greater degree how well the ore is going to process. Things that are important down the line as this project continues to move and advance towards what we see as ultimate production at some point in the future.
That's one of the goals that we're doing but as we've always mentioned over and over, this is a very large project with some great targets. There's a great deal of upside from what we already know on the mineralized trend. This past winter we made the discovery of the shallow R1515 west zone. It's a new high-grade zone, it's on land, it's another 400 meters or so away from the known mineralization we had on the trend. We were able to get eight holes into the 1515 west zone this past winter. We now have a good understanding of where it is located and the geometry. Seven holes, we'll be targeting that new zone for this summer because we think that's something that could potentially grow into a very significant zone. Right now it's interesting, we think we can turn this into something that could maybe even add pounds down the road to the overall resource. Those are really the two main focuses we're about to embark on starting next week.
Gerardo Del Real: Excellent. The pre-feasibility work, tell me a bit about the engineering and project development consultants that are coming in, because I understand it's a couple of different very highly regarded groups. What can you share as far as their background?
Ross McElroy: I certainly can. There's some great names that we've been working with over the last couple of years. On the metallurgical side, we're using a company, a consulting group called Melis Engineering. Melis has done the majority of the work in the Athabasca Basin and the processing stream for these deposits. They've done work on pretty much a lot of Cameco's projects and mines, and the same with Areva. They really are the go-to name in the processing and metallurgical side. They've designed a program for us. They'll be basically doing all the analytical work once we collect the sample in the large scale diameter holes. We'll get a much better understanding, a true understanding that will go into much more advance engineering level study than we have, and that's the pre-feasibility.
We're also working with another engineering group called BGC Engineering. They're experts in the geotechnical side. Because we're talking about this project as an open-pittable operation, we need to have a good understanding of what the pit walls will look like, all the various characteristics that go into developing a mine, not just taking the ore out but to develop the surrounding country rock around the deposit itself so you can actually build yourself a good platform in which to mine from. This is really where these guys have a great depth of experience.
They were also part of the groups that did some of the work up a Diavik diamond property up in the northwest territories in which they built a dyke-berm wall in order to isolate off the main lake from the diamond open-pit operation there too. Their experience is very, very relevant to the type of deposit that we do have at PLS, which is near surface, open-pittable. We have the lake so we have to put a berm wall around the pit perimeter.
Gerardo Del Real: Excellent, excellent. With the pre-feasibility work, you're obvious positioning the company for a better uranium market. A lot of people, including myself, believe we're pretty much at the bottom of a uranium market. What are you doing to be cautious with the cash position? Where does that cash position right now stand at, Ross?
Ross McElroy: The first point I would echo, I think that we've been telling people, all our investors, too. Everybody realizes that we are in a soft uranium market right now. The prices are low. There's nobody out there that understands this industry that thinks it will be prolonged for too much longer. But nobody knows when it turns, but across the board everybody believes that it will turn. The reactors are being built in China, they're being built in the Middle East, they're being built all over the place. The demand is growing, the uranium supply is shrinking, so eventually these things will make for a stronger market.
What we can do in the meantime is we can continue to move the PLS project forward. Even in an optimistic sense we're looking at the project being available for development, ultimate production by 2025, 2026, somewhere in that time frame. These are necessary steps that we have to take along the way and we certainly believe the uranium market will be much, much stronger prior to that. We'll be well positioned with a very advanced project by the time the cycle turns hopefully. That's the plan, that's the game plan. We believe that to be the case. I would say that most people that follow this industry would probably agree with that timing, that things will turn within two to three years we'll say. We'll be in a position be able to go forward on this project.
Gerardo Del Real: Agreed, Ross, agreed. Anybody that has seen these uranium cycles trend in a positive fashion know that when it happens it tends to happen all of a sudden. Obviously Fission has a world-class deposit and a world-class property, but you also have world-class exploration potential. I think that bodes well for the future here. Ross, is there anything else that you'd like to add?
Ross McElroy: Yes, I would. Not only do we have all that but we also have a world-class partner with us and that's CGN, the Chinese utility. I think CGN is one of the largest utilities and certainly they're growing. They are ultimately the end-users of this product. The fact that they continue to support and will continue to support the PLS project I think is a real validation of how much they think this is such a good project. They believe in it.
We're happy and very fortunate to have them involved in the project as well because when the cycle does change, when it turns and it's on the upside, these are the utilities, such as CGN, that will be looking for uranium in order to feed those reactors. We already have them involved at the project level. They are a mining company, they do understand how to develop mines, so it's a win-win scenario for us.
Gerardo Del Real: Excellent, excellent. Ross, thank you very much. I encourage everybody to go to Fission's website, which is fissionuranium.com. There's an updated map and obviously a great description of the project, both as it stands now and the potential upside. Ross McElroy, Fission Uranium. Thanks again, Ross.
Ross McElroy: Very good. Thank you very much, Gerardo.
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Over the 5 years I've been blogging I have had pretty epic (to me) blog posts on A Bookish Redhead so this is a chance to take a glance over and read some of the forgotten posts from the archives. P.S It's going to be every Friday (but not EVERY Friday)
Todays Forgetten Friday is an author Q&A with one of favourite authors Lucy Felthouse originally published 2015.
Can you catch up on your recent bookish news?
Sure – my most recent release is my M/M erotic romance novella, Native Tongue, which is the follow-up to Desert Heat. Here's the blurb:
They may be back on British soil, but the battle isn't over.
When Captain Hugh Wilkes fell for his Afghan interpreter, Rustam Balkhi, he always knew things would never be easy. After months of complete secrecy, their return to England should have spelt an end to the sneaking around and the insane risks. But it seems there are many obstacles for them to overcome before they can truly be happy together. Can they get past those obstacles, or is this one battle too many for their fledgling relationship?
And buy links are here: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/native-tongue/
I've also just submitted my third solo novel for consideration, so have my fingers and toes crossed that it's accepted!
Are you currently working on anything atm? Can you give us a sneak peak?
Not at the moment! I only submitted my novel a couple of days ago, and am currently getting ready to go away on holiday for a week, so I won't be working on anything new until I'm back. Next up are a couple of F/F short stories which I'm hoping will be accepted for an anthology.
What are you currently reading? Are you enjoying it?
I'm currently reading Chasing Shade by Sommer Marsden and enjoying it very much. I'm loving the characters and their storyline, not to mention the scorching heat between them! I look forward to finding out what happens next. A Sommer Marsden book never disappoints.
Are there there any new books you're looking forward to reading this summer?
Yes! As soon as I'm finished with Sommer's book, I'll be reading Living the Dream by Celia J Anderson. She's a friend of mine as well as a fab contemporary romance author. I loved her previous two novels and am excited to get my teeth into this one!
Tell us 5 of your books which we should bring with us on our hols this year and why?
Stately Pleasures – because it was my first novel and it holds a special place in my heart
Pack of Lies – because it was a total labour of love and I adore that book
Native Tongue – because it's my latest release
Desert Heat – because you really need to read it before Native Tongue
City Nights: One Night in Paris – because it's a great read for a holiday
Summer Favourites:
Ice-Cream Flavour: butterscotch
Holiday Destination: Paris
Seaside Town: Hunstanton, Norfolk
Flower: Don't mind – anything pretty
Colour: Purple
What do you think of the Forgetten Friday? Have you read any of the authors books?


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By Muncie
I believe this is the best Lilac bloom we have had in many years. Our bushes and trees have been frozen at budding time for many seasons. We ride around town as often as we can to enjoy seeing and smelling the blooms. Most of the Lilacs are the pale orchid color but a few homes have the very dark purple and we also saw several white ones. Take a ride today before they are gone.
There were 40 participants in the Recycle Workshop in Choteau, a full day on Tuesday, May 18th and half a day on Wednesday the 19th. What I learned from this workshop was that Fort Benton needs Raising Awareness, Communication, Organization, A Key-Person, Volunteers (worker bees,) Motivation, Information, and Incentives. The question is; do you want to reduce, reuse, and recycle? By recycling, you will divert from the landfills 80% of your residential waste. Montana residents produce approximately 9.3 lbs. of refuse a day that is twice the average of the rest of the country. On a Recycling Guide from the inter-net it says, "Recycling MUST be an integral part in every Montana citizen's daily life."
Let us start with Raising Awareness. Organizing a Town Meeting may be the first step. That would include everyone from the City Hall, the Commissioners, all Business Owners, Hospital and Clinic Personnel, Fire Department Volunteers, Police, and Sheriff Personnel, Elementary and High School Personnel, all other residents, and anyone I have failed to mention who lives in Fort Benton. We also need to include Carter, Geraldine, Highwood, and Loma. This is a County project and partnering would be helpful. We do not include Box Elder and Big Sandy because they are closer to Havre and could work with their already well set up recycling program.
A Montana MANG Guardswoman, Jennifer, offered to visit Fort Benton and give us a heads-up, head-start program. She would have liked to start with the schools but unfortunately, there is not enough time as school lets out this week. Children love recycling and feel proud about accomplishing something positive for their community.
In the meantime, there are many things you can do to get started. A good source for the collection of aluminum cans is Mary Seright. She is no longer able to crush the cans (you can just step on them to crush,) so it would be an advantage if you would take them to her house in that condition. It is saving space and she could take twice as many in a trip to Great Falls. By the way, Mary donates all of the funds to Non-Profit organizations in Fort Benton.
You can take your newspapers (I have to check if you are to include colored sections,) magazines, and cardboard to Great Falls. There are containers near grocery stores. Plastic bottles (crush please) are collected at Wal-Mart on Thursday through Sunday. PLEASE do not put other trash in any of the above-mentioned bins. That is one of the huge problems with recycling.
Here in Fort Benton, if you have other material to dispose of, you can call City Hall for a special pick-up. Call early in the week so arrangements can be made for pick-up on Thursdays if they have room on the truck. Be patient, if they do not pick it up on Thursday…they will pick it up the next week. This does not include refrigerators or anything with Freon in it.
Some welcomed advice was given to Judy Remick (one of my committee members who attended the workshop with me,) and myself. START SMALL. Please keep in mind that this is a very important project. I know that everyone thinks that of their projects, but if you feel strongly about preserving for future generations…the land, the air, and the water…you do not want to bury us in garbage…please pass on your ideas and solutions.
One other point is that it has been said, that Montana has plenty of room for landfills. That is not the point. The point is to lessen landfills. It costs money to recycle with little payback but you have to pay to get rid of your garbage. Accept that as fact.
More to come next week.
Checked with Tommy Willson late on Sunday afternoon and 116 fishermen, women and children had registered. The percentage of women and girls registered was about 15%. Tommy was still working on the figures (Tim B. will report those for you,) and he told me that Chad Buck set a state-wide record of the largest sturgeon ever caught.
A couple of other human-interest stories were Thad Axtman and family caught a 19# buffalo carp. Dustin Lehman pulled in 13# Catfish with a baby beaver in its stomach. I think I heard that right. Was that 13# with or without the baby beaver?
The weather was decent and there were many people milling around the tents. I talked to a few and they said it was a wonderful event. Everyone is looking forward to doing it again next year except the fish.
The lunch on Friday afternoon and the dinner that evening, was excellent. As usual, Chandee did an outstanding job and everyone commented how good it was. That was especially true from the people who had never eaten her food before.
What can we say about Ken Robison? He organized the whole conference without a hitch. Everything ran so smoothly and held everyone's attention. I think that he should quit his day job and become a professional "Conference Organizer." He can forget about his book writing and his delving into historical research. Putting on a party like that to honor Mullan is more his style. Awesome job, Ken. All of us like your hanging around Fort Benton.
We will miss you Pat. I like change but not people change. Fort Benton cannot afford to lose you but we understand that you must go. Please come and visit often and we will all come to the Sunrise Bluffs for lunch. Again, we are going to miss you and we cannot imagine how much the residents of the Bluffs will miss you. There is no way to measure.
Here we go again saying so long until next week. It will be June 2nd and another month has vanish into thin air. Actually, June will fly by too because of preparations for Summer Celebration (just four (4) weeks away.) Get yourself ready for the best one yet. We are celebrating 150 years of not only the Mullan Road but of the first steamboat to arrive in Fort Benton. That is a double celebration. The t-shirts are special and I know you will want one just to keep as a special keepsake.


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Obama returns to Mideast with no grand plans
When Barack Obama last went to the Middle East, he bore a soaring speech for the ages. This time, he says he's just going to listen and will carry no grand plans.
Obama will visit Israel, the West Bank and Jordan this week on his first visit as president, four years after asking in Cairo for a "new beginning" for America with the Muslim world.
In that seminal speech in 2009, Obama brimmed with ambition, telling hard truths to Arabs but also daringly conceded faults of US behavior.
He also promised to work for Israeli-Palestinian peace with "all the patience and dedication that the task requires."
On Wednesday, with a failed peace effort to show for his pains, Obama will arrive in Jerusalem on what experts see as a "maintenance trip" without a new peace initiative.
"My goal on this trip is to listen," Obama told Israeli television Thursday, saying he wanted to hear ideas from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leaders Mahmud Abbas and Salam Fayyad.
Given his limited goals, questions are being asked as to why Obama is going at all, other than to check a political box after being criticized for not visiting key ally Israel in his first term.
But, by going now, Obama can bill the trip as a chance to reconnect on key challenges like Iran and Syria as he starts a second term and Netanyahu begins his new mandate.
Had he waited a year, questions about absent 'deliverables' would have been even more acute.
Obama may share frustration common to several of his predecessors: sources said he told Jewish community leaders privately last week he cannot want peace more than the parties themselves.
But conditions for a resumption of the "peace process" are hardly ripe, in Israel or the Palestinian territories and outside Middle Eastern powers may be too pre-occupied to play a useful role.
Egypt, under the Muslim Brotherhood, is more hostile to Israel, at least publicly, and is trying to keep a lid on its own internal turmoil.
Syria is imploding and in no shape to weigh in on mechanics of a regional peace. And Saudi Arabia, spooked by political uproar around its borders, has an ailing king and brewing succession intrigue.
While Obama's visit may be welcomed as a symbolic sign of engagement by his hosts, his regional audience will be less receptive than four years ago.
"I think the administration wasted three valuable years after Cairo," said Marwan Muasher, a former Jordanian foreign minister now with the Carnegie Endowment in Washington.
"They raised expectations to an unprecedented level, but then they didn't follow up."
What Obama could not have known in Cairo was that the region was on the cusp of monumental political change with unprecedented uprisings against autocratic rulers.
In 2009, Washington looked at Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as a potential dialogue partner, Moamer Kadhafi still ruled Libya, and the United States had an ally in long-ruling autocrat Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.
Now Assad is a blood-soaked pariah, usurped Kadhafi died humiliated and Mubarak was toppled. Iran's nuclear drive, broiling political change and Syria's agony now preoccupy the region more than Arab-Israeli peace.
Obama has had to navigate the challenges of the Arab awakening which tore up a generation of US Middle East strategy, leaving Washington with less leverage.
"There are many dynamics and trends that are beyond the control of the United States or the influence of the United States or any other actor," said Haim Malka, of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Obama was also dealt a tough hand.
The idea of US military omnipotence was punctured as a myth when Washington got bogged down in Iraq -- ironically Obama will visit the region 10 years after the invasion to oust Saddam Hussein.
There is also a perception in the region that US power projection is compromised by financial woes -- reflected in the decision to postpone a Gulf deployment by the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman.
Obama's aides dispute the idea that subsequent events have devalued the Cairo speech or rendered it naive.
"Frankly, the Cairo speech lays out a framework that holds in terms of how the president views those issues," said Ben Rhodes, a US deputy national security advisor, while admitting Obama's vision is only partially fulfilled.
While Obama may have trimmed his sails in the Middle East, Israelis and Americans say the trip is a vital chance to consult on key security challenges.
And despite unpromising conditions, Obama has a key strategic interest in squeezing some confidence building measures out of Israelis and Palestinians, said Alan Elsner, vice president for communications at J Street, a US-based liberal peace advocacy group.
"The United States has little influence to effect events in Syria or Egypt and is trying to handle an upsurge of extremists in Yemen and Mali.
"The only place where it could inject more stability in the region is in the Arab-Israeli context."


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Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon & Brown Butter Lobster Risotto Recipe
Juicy, tender filet mignon wrapped in bacon & broiled to perfection paired with a creamy, lobster risotto, cooked in brown butter & brandy and finished off with white truffle oil.
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Servings: 2 steaks
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- For the Risotto:
- 1 lb frozen lobster tails, thawed
- 5-6 cups lobster broth (could use chicken stock as a replacement)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 3 teaspoons white truffle oil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- For the Filet Mignon:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 filet mignons, 1 1/2â³ thick
- 4 slices bacon
- salt & pepper
- To make the risotto - Place your lobster stock (or chicken) in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, turn to low to keep hot.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lobster tails and boil for about 10 minutes. The shells will curl. Drain and set aside on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Using a sharp knife, split the tails in half lengthwise. Remove the meat then cut into 1/2â³ pieces.
- In a large saute pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook until butter begins to turn brown & starts to foam, 1-2 minutes. Add the shallots & saute until tender & beginning to brown. Add the rice and stir to coat, let cook for about a minute. Add the brandy & simmer until almost all of liquid has evaporated.
- Then begin adding your stock, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir constantly until stock is almost completely absorbed then add another. 1/2 cup stock. Continue in this manner until the rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20-30 minutes. The amount of stock will vary, I like to have extra just in case. When rice is almost cooked add 2 teaspoons of truffle oil and continue cooking as normal, adding lobster broth.
- Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste, add the chives & lobster meat, mix lightly.
- To plate, add a spoonful of taleggio cheese sauce using a 2 oz ladle, place the risotto on top & drizzle remaining teaspoon of truffle oil evenly among the two plates. Top off with the bacon wrapped filet mignon.
- To make the filet mignon - Preheat the broiler.
- Melt butter, parsley & onion powder together. Wrap each filet with two slices of bacon (enough to wrap all the way around), holding with toothpick if necessary.
- Place on foil lined broiler pan, season well with salt & pepper.
- Brush the tops with half of the butter mixture and broil 3-4â³ from heat, about 8 minutes on each side for medium. While flipping the steaks brush again with remaining butter mixture.
- Plate on top of the lobster risotto.
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|Amount Per Serving
|Serving Size 488g
|Recipe makes 2 servings
|Calories 1746
|Calories from Fat 915
|Total Fat 102.63g
|Saturated Fat 46.55g
|Trans Fat 0.0g
|Cholesterol 253mg
|Sodium 1075mg
|Potassium 849mg
|Total Carbs 113.58g
|Dietary Fiber 2.2g
|Sugars 0.93g
|Protein 55.57g
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I've finally cleared the backlog of unproduced scripts in the que. I'm caught up and it is a great feeling. However, even as I write this I see more scripts coming in. Over half of the scripts this week are shorts. It is so easy to feature a short and I've been leaning toward featuring shorts the last few weeks. It isn't a major time commitment. However, this week James McClung's thriller Outsiders caught my eye. It is a 102 page 'short' feature in pdf format. Yes, the word "Yakuza" is what drew me to it. An adopted Japanese-American and his best friend cross paths with a vicious Yakuza crime syndicate while on vacation in Japan.
You can share your thoughts on Outsiders on the discussion board.
As always, if feature length Yakuza crime thrillers aren't your thing, there are another 29 scripts this week on the unproduced scripts page. – Don


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The NOD32 Control Center is the central management program of the NOD32 antivirus system. The system consists of the following threat protection modules:
- AMON – the resident (running in operating memory at all times) or file system monitor. This program is the most crucial antivirus defense tool and should always be enabled.
- NOD32 – (also referred to as the "on-demand" scanner) this is the scanner executed manually by the user, or automatically by the scheduler.
- IMON (Internet MONitor) – this scanner provides the first line of defense by monitoring Internet traffic (POP3 protocol for e-mail and HTTP for files downloaded from the Internet via HTTP)
- DMON (Document MONitor) – this scanner provides protection from macro viruses in MS Office documments, works with applications utilizing MS Antivirus API (e.g. MS Office 2000 and higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher)
- EMON (Email MONitor) – this scanner provides protection from email-borne viruses for MAPI compatible mail clients
The other Control Center sections are:
- Update – this program provides automatic Internet/network update of key system elements including the executables and virus signature databases (a valid username & password is required).
- Logs – a management tool for maintaining the system, virus alert, and on-demand scanner logs.
- NOD32 System Tools – includes a variety of tools making the use of the NOD32 Antivirus System's user-friendly and powerful features. Includes Quarantine, Scheduler/Planner, Information, and System Setup.
To open the NOD32 Control Center, click on the icon located in the system tray (located to the left of the clock in the lower right corner of the screen). If the icon is unavailable, click on: Start -> Programs (All programs) -> ESET -> NOD32 Control Center. Main Window The main window of the NOD32 Control Center contains the list of installed system modules and features (the only exception is the on-demand scanner – its icon is available on the system desktop and it can also be executed as as a scheduled task). The following groups are available in the main window: Resident modules and filters, Update, Logs, and NOD32 System Tools. More detailed descriptions of each group are presented below. To navigate within the main Control Center window, use the mouse or up/down arrow keys. Resident modules and filters The Resident modules and filters are the scanners that remove existing virus infections and prevent new ones from entering your computer. Click on the following links to learn more about these modules
- AMON – File system monitor
- DMON – Document / ActiveX Scanner
- EMON – Mail Scanner for Microsoft Outlook
- IMON – Internet Monitor for POP3 / HTTP
- NOD32 – On-Demand Scanner
- Mirror – Provides creation of a copy of update files for updating other worsktations in the netowrk from a local computer
- Update – Provides setup for the automatic Internet update of all system components (virus signature databases and executables).
Logs Performance monitoring of the NOD32 System programs (Update, AMON, On-demand scanner, IMON, etc.) is available in a centrally created system of log files and records. Activity of each module is stored in a separate log which can later be retrieved and inspected. For further details on available log files click on one of the following links.
- Event Log
- Threat Log
- On-Demand Scanner Logs
NOD32 System Tools The NOD32 System Tools section includes Quarantine, Scheduler/Planner, Information, and NOD32 System Setup. For further information on each of these features, click on the corresponding item below.
- Quarantine - management of the quarantine folder
- Scheduler/Planner – a powerful program to schedule various tasks
- Information – on the installed version of the NOD32 system and the computer's operating system
- NOD32 System Setup – a general settings tool to configure graphics, interactivity, security, warnings/notifications, the Log maintenance features of the NOD32 system and ThreatSense.Net Early Warning System
Buttons The three buttons located in the bottom part of the main Control Center window can be used to hide the window, quit the application and invoke the on-line help system.
- Hide – Hiding the window will not stop the program. All warning/notification messages will be sent if applicable.
- Quit – Quitting the application will disable the notification system (warnings and event notification messages will not be sent).
- Help – Invokes the interactive on-line help system.


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Neon Dimension Ascension
By Watanabe Mizuki
From: The Zero Alliance:
There is a rumour going around about a CD called "Trigger" that can supposedly increase the intelligence of its listener. However, the CD has also been connected to several deaths and disappearances. Chitose's best friend Hayato listens to the CD, and not long after, Hayato and his whole family suddenly disappear. Refusing to believe that Hayato is gone forever, Chitose becomes determined to find his best friend and the truth behind the CDs.
A Joint Project with The Zero Alliance
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Klinsmann sacked as coach of USA
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Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as USA coach, following two straight defeats in the final round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
The German replaced Bob Bradley in 2011 and his contract was to expire after the tournament in Russia.
But after the USA lost 2-1 to Mexico at home and 4-0 to Costa Rica four days later, US Soccer decided to let him go.
"Today we made the difficult decision of parting ways with Jurgen Klinsmann, our head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team and Technical Director," US Soccer president, Sunil Gulati, said in a written statement.
"We want to thank Jurgen for his hard work and commitment during these last five years. He took pride in having the responsibility of steering the program, and there were considerable achievements along the way.
"Many are aware of the historic victories, including leading us out of the Group of Death to the Round of 16 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but there were also lesser publicized efforts behind the scenes. He challenged everyone in the U.S. Soccer community to think about things in new ways, and thanks to his efforts we have grown as an organization and expect there will be benefits from his work for years to come.
"While we remain confident that we have quality players to help us advance to Russia 2018, the form and growth of the team up to this point left us convinced that we need to go in a different direction. With the next qualifying match in late March, we have several months to refocus the group and determine the best way forward to ensure a successful journey to qualify for our eighth-consecutive World Cup."
Klinsmann led the USA to the knockout stages of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and finished fourth in the 2015 Gold Cup. After the U.S. reached the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario in June, the team hit rock bottom with the defeats to Mexico and Costa Rica.
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For folks who attended my MSDN Event yesterday in Reston, covering WPF, Windows Vista Security, and .NET 3.5 SP1, here's where you can get the decks and some of the code from those talks (
I'm seeing if we can get the rest of the code up there, or if there's another way I can get it in your hands – it's up, see update 2):
Mike Benkovich has also posted some resources for these talks, as has my fellow Mid-Atlantic DE Lindsay Rutter.
I'll update this post with a link if I can get the rest of the code online.
A couple of folks asked at my Reston and Richmond talks about what happens if you use BitLocker drive encryption to encrypt your hard drive, and your PC fails, since one part of BitLocker verifies the startup configuration of your system, and will not decrypt the drive and boot the OS unless the verification is successful.
The good news is that BitLocker supports a simple recovery mechanism. When you first enable BitLocker, you will be prompted to choose where to store the recovery key, which you can print out or store on a removable device such as a USB memory stick, among other options.
If the system configuration changes, or if for some reason you need to move your drive to another machine, BitLocker will enter recovery mode, and you will be required to enter the recovery key in order to decrypt the data on the drive. So as long as you keep your recovery key in a safe place, a hardware failure in your PC need not mean saying good-bye to your data.
Here are a couple of good places to read up on this:
The MSDN Events Resources page has now been updated with the demo code from all three sessions. So if you were looking to grab the code, go get it now!


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Trendspotting: Pretzels and Pretzel-Flavored Foods
Pretzel-Flavored Foods: Love Them or Hate Them?
In case you missed it, today is National Pretzel Day, and the product is having its moment in the spotlight. Not only are homemade pretzels hot, but so is anything flavored like the street treat, from pretzel crisps to pretzel bagels and pretzel rolls. Can you appreciate the distinctive lye flavor on other food items — or would you rather just have a pretzel?
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Cape Town is the main hub for South African wine production, and is considered one of the great wine capitals of the world. With a history of wine making that goes back about 300 years, South African wine has developed into a tantalizing mix of old world and new world techniques and flavors.
The vines grown in South Africa are all imported from Europe and are of the species vitis vinifera. Grape varieties grown in South African include:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz
- Sauvignon Blanc.
The region that produces the most wine is the Worcester Region. Other well known regions are Constantia, Paarl and Stellenbosch.
South African Wine Flavors
Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted variety, and an annual competition called the Chenin Blanc Challenge is held to determine which variety is the finest. Chenin Blanc wines are sweet and dry with fruity flavors.
A few other varieties with flavors unique to South African wines are:
- Cabernet Sauvignon: pepper, dark cherry, cedar essences
- Chardonnay: oak aged with tropical fruit and buttery essences
- Sauvignon Blanc: sweet and dry wines with melon and spicy or herb aromas
- Shiraz: smoky, spicy flavor.
Although all the grape varieties are imported, a few local crossings have been made, most notably the Pinotage, a hybrid of Pinot and Hermitage grapes that has a hint of blueberry aroma.
Top South African Wines
The best South African red wines can probably be found in Stellenbosch, located near Cape Town.
Top varieties of red wines are the Pinot Noirs, such as the 1998 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir from Walker Bay, and the Bordeaux style blends, such as the 1995 Morgenhof Premier Selection, from Stellenbosch. Top red wine wineries include Meerlust Estate and Warwick Estate
Top white wines are of the Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chenin Blanc varieties, with one notable winery being Mulderbosch.
South African Premium Wine
If you are looking for high quality South African wines overall, you might want to look for wines endorsed by the South African Premium Wines company. The company is in partnership with many of South Africa"s leading wine producers, leading South African business personalities and even the South African government.
While not a winery, South African Premium Wines works to market and export the top South African wines to other countries. Two of the brands the company sponsors are Jabulani and Matuba.
The Great Wine Capitals Network
Cape town is one of the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.Besides South African wines, Melbourne (Australia) wines also make the cut. The six other members are:
- Bordeaux, France
- Bilbao-Rioja, Spain
- Florence, Italy
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Porto, Portugal
- San Francisco-Napa Valley, United States.
Where to Buy South African Wine
South African wine can be purchased through a variety of online sellers. Because Cape Town is a main producer of fine wines, South African wines are easy to find even in a reasonable price range.


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Great leadership - TED on You Tube
Jenni at A Cheerful Living Adventure has some delightful Topics, including one called Tea and Cake. I found Herman there. :- )
Rhonda I just love the quote about knitting and makers and non consumerism. This has opened up a whole new thread of inspiration for me : ) ThankyouReplyDelete
I feel very humbled to get a mention on your blog Rhonda :)
My journey to a simple life started way back in 2007 when I found your inspirational blog, and I have been following and learning ever since. You are a wonderful role model for many :)
I love it too, Ruthy.
Tania, no humbleness required, love. We're all just ordinary people working towards a better life, we just happen to meet on my blog. I love what you and your husband are doing out there in, I would imagine, very trying conditions sometimes.
Just wanted you to know that I showed your book on my blog tonight! Have I told you that I LOVE it!!! Well I do.ReplyDelete
Another wonderful selection of reading! I am especially enjoying the referrals to all these lovely blogs; seeing how other people approach simple living is really interesting and inspiring. Makes me more determined to keep at it!
But everytime I visit my ma's blog (Outback Tania) I see all this lovely food she's been making, but then when I see her in person there's none left! I suspect pa and brother are to blame for that... ;)
Have a lovely weekend!
Loving the links, Rhonda, thank you!
Thanks so much for mentioning my blog Rhonda - I'm very flattered :)ReplyDelete
Rhonda thanks for the links especially for the bike panniers. Panniers are so expensive to buy in the shops so I have added this pattern to my one day project list, hopefully to be made one day soon :)ReplyDelete
Rhonda, thanks for the inspriation through your book and your blog. I still have a way to go with the grocery challenge but the main thing I suppose is you have opened my eyes.ReplyDelete
Hi Rhonda - hope to be at craft on tues to learn how to crochet. Should I bring hook and wool?
Shari, yes, bring a hook and wool, See you on Tuesday.ReplyDelete
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Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig on Monday rejected a proposed $385 million deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox, nullifying a key component of last week's divorce settlement between owners Frank and Jamie McCourt.
By rejecting the proposed contract, Selig effectively gave McCourt two choices: Give up the team or sue.
The divorce agreement was dependent on Selig approving the long-term television contract with Fox.
"I cannot approve the club's proposed transaction with Fox," Selig said in a written statement. "This proposed transaction with Fox would not be in the best interests of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, the game of baseball and the millions of loyal fans of this historic club."
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The commissioner wrote that the deal would divert Dodgers assets "for the personal needs of Mr. McCourt," and that "such a diversion of assets would have the effect of mortgaging the future of the franchise to the long-term detriment of the club and its fans."
The deal would have given the Dodgers an immediate $385 million, but as much as $173.5 million of that would have been earmarked for the McCourts and their lawyers.
Without the deal, it's unclear how McCourt will make the team's June 30 payroll. If the payroll isn't met, Selig can put the Dodgers up for sale.
In the written statement, Selig wrote that "we owe it to the legion of loyal Dodger fans to ensure that this club is being operated properly now and will be guided appropriately in the future. This transaction would not accomplish these goals."


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Hello Writers!
I have been quiet lately, but surprise, surprise, I have returned to school. I am taking a 17th Century poetry course in which I decided to analyze William Drummond's "Song ('Phoebus Arise')" in terms of style and classical references. Further, I have adapted a poem of my own of the same title, "Song", to reflect what I have learned from this unit's readings.
There is much value in studying many forms of poetry when developing your own voice. I found this activity to be very helpful.
First, I love Drummond's poem. A first reading reveals allusion, rhyme, rich imagery and musicality. These first few lines evoke energy, desire and color, the passion we feel when we are gifted with a new day. Drummond uses mythological references to compare a sunrise to love. In reality, the term sunrise is an over simplification. What Drummond describes is the most beautiful, passionate and glorious sunrise that The Gods could evoke. According to the annotations, "The sun, ('Phoebus'), is invited to wake the dawn.
Phœbus, arise,
And paint the sable skies
With azure, white, and red;
Rouse Memnon's mother from her Tithon's bed
That she thy carrier may with roses spread; (5)
Phoebus, or Apollo is, among other things, the god of the sun. Like the sun, the lines paint a royal picture of the God casting roses on a golden chariot. It is an incredible portrayal of color.
Another classical reference is found in lines 24-30
Fair king, who all preserves,
But show thy blushing beams,
And thou two sweeter eyes
Shalt see than those which by Peneus' streams
Did once thy heart surprise;
Nay, suns, which shine as clear
As thou when two thou did to Rome appear. (30)
This section refers to Daphne's (The River Peneus was her father) eyes who was Apollo's first love. If love is an emotion, then first love is the pinnacle of that emotion.
And finally,
A voice surpassing far Amphion's lyre,
Your stormy chiding stay;
Let Zephyr only breathe
And with her tresses play,
Kissing sometimes these purple ports of death.
The winds all silent are,
And Phœbus in his chair, (39)
Amphion's lyre is not only beautiful, but it is the most beautiful. Zephyr, the wind, introduces vulnerability and danger, but Phoebus, the sun emerges as ruler and stronger than all the forces of nature.
I don't refer to the entire poem, of course. But, I think there is enough here to get an idea of how Drummond responds to classical allusions.
In addition, I took my professor's suggestion to write a poem that complements my analysis. While I don't use rhyme, I modeled some of the imagery and color that Drummond used. I won't compare my work to this classic poet, but it was fun to adapt this poem for this activity.
Ascend my song!
Crude renderings in sleeplessness
Speak softly of purpose.
A richly painted city.
A city I have not seen
Save for lives buried deep
beneath crimson hues and violet smoke.
To find the extreme simply appealing,
the center impossible.
Listen to the song without music.
Can you hear me?
Vibrant, off-center sculptures
stir a dormant soul.
Allow breath to exist without birth.
Passion smiles.
Send me your words as proof
of your willingness,
of the song, of the colors
and certain of my intricate beauty.
It rains for love lost.
Black clouds break free from storms;
speak openly of drops,
my tiny hands, and things unknown.
Will you love me?
Susan Ward Trestrail
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Meignanapuram is a small village in Vallam taluk in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. It comes under Naganthur Panchayath. Meignanapura is located 28 kms towards north from district head quarters Viluppuram, 10 kms from Vallam and 147 kms from state capital Chennai. Meignanapuram is surrounded by Mailam taluk towards east, Vikravandi Taluk towards south, Tindivanam taluk towards east, Gingee taluk towards west.
Places to Stay
Hotels are available in Tiruchendur (15 kms from Meignanapuram). Some of them are Hotel Chitra Park (Tariff Rs. 1200), Chendur Residency (Tariff Rs. 770) and Hotel Ashok Bhavan (Rs. 800)
The official language of Meignanapuram is Tamil.
The famous festival in Meignanapuram is the Asana Pandigai celebrated in the month January. The villagers celebrate this festival in the memory of St. Paul's. Over one lakh people attend this festival every year.
Places to Visit
The St.Paul's church in Meignanapuram is a famous place to visit. It was built by Rev.John Thomas, a missionary from England who came to Meignanapuram in 1837.
How to Get There
The closest airport to Meignanapuram is the Tuticorin Airport (46 kms).
Tuticorin railway station is major railway station 49 kms near to Megnanapuram.
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Hyderabad: Rattled by the defection of several of their MLAs to the TRS, Congress Legislature Party leader in Telangana Assembly K Jana Reddy on Tuesday alleged that the ruling party is "inducing" opposition legislators.
"The TRS government's behaviour is unethical and undemocratic. This (defections) is being done in the guise of development. People hate this experiment for self interests, selfish politics and for temporary gains," Jana Reddy, who is Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, told reporters here.
"The way the TRS government and its chief (K Chandrasekhar Rao) is creating, inducing and encouraging these is deplorable. We strongly condemn this," he said.
His criticism came in the wake of several Congress MLAs switching loyalty to the TRS.
Congress Lok Sabha member from Nalgonda G Sukhender Reddy also announced his decision to join the TRS yesterday.
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U.S. Jewry Ready To Act On Iranians
The organized American Jewish community will soon "reassess" its policy of public restraint toward Iran if Tehran does not move toward freeing 13 Iranian Jews imprisoned on suspicion of espionage, a Jewish leader active on the issue said Monday.
"There must just be some point where we make a judgment [that] it's time to reconsider," said Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice president of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Hoenlein, whose umbrella group has played a central role in American Jewry's efforts to win release of the 13, said the community had alternatives if there was no movement soon.
"There are various legislative and economic options that are still available," he said. "Everything would be open."
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Hoenlein's warning came one week after comments by a senior Iranian judicial official had led many to believe a long-sought deal to obtain release of at least some of the 13 was imminent.
The official, Gholamhossein Rahbarpour, who heads Tehran's Revolutionary Court, told a group of university students Nov. 23, "The Supreme National Security Council, which is in charge of thinking about the interests of the country, may decide soon to free some of the [Jews]" as a matter of national interest, according to wire service reports. Such an action, he said, would have "nothing to do with the court."
The remark was seen as a sign that continued diplomatic pressure on Iran from Europe and even Muslim countries in Central Asia was having an effect. But a subsequent lack of any follow-up has tempered these hopes.
Hoenlein declined to specify a deadline for any action, but he stressed that the groups he represents would not accept the analysis of those who say nothing can be done until February, when a crucial parliamentary election in Iran is scheduled.
"We just can't accept February as some kind of holy date," he said.
Iranian officials had provided assurances the issue would be resolved in indirect exchanges with Jewish leaders, he said. And under those assurances, "People should have been out of prison a long time ago."
Any shift toward public action would mark a sharp break with the community's current posture. The 13 jailed Jews, who include a 16-year-old boy, rabbis and local religious leaders from the southern towns of Shiraz and Isfahan, have been in prison since March, and could face execution if convicted.
News of their jailing on spy charges did not become public until June. Jewish groups responded with a flurry of protests, press conferences and public meetings. Israel and the United States, the two governments for which the 13 Jews were said to have spied, both denied contacts with any of them.
After about two weeks, the communal strategy shifted to quiet diplomacy and support for diplomatic actions by numerous governments.
Jewish leaders explained that this was meant to provide room to maneuver for President Mohammad Khatami, a relative moderate in Iran's deeply divided political structure, in his struggle with Muslim fundamentalist hard-liners. Those hard-liners were seen as exploiting the 13 jailed Jews as an issue to whip up public sentiment on their behalf. Public, and especially Jewish, international pressure was seen as playing into their hands.
But last week, a special court controlled by Iran's hard-line faction sentenced one of Khatami's most popular moderate allies to five years in prison. The Khatami supporter, Abdullah Nouri, an Islamic cleric, was convicted of apostasy and treason.
"The fact that they could get away with imprisoning Nouri is a sign that the hard-liners are in control," said Hoenlein.
But Sam Kermanian, secretary general of the Iranian American Jewish Federation in Los Angeles, counseled patience.
"What happened last week is the next step in the process," he said, referring to Rahbarpour's comments. "But I don't think it necessarily meant it would be immediately followed by something tangible. I consider last week to be a positive development."
Hoenlein said the situation of the 13 Jews was unaffected by the recent death of an Iranian Jew in police custody and the murder of another. The victim's family in the latter case claims the killing is not being investigated by police.


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Discussion in 'Sports' started by Oracle, Jul 25, 2011.
India - Eng Series 2011
India's gonna lose this test match!
44 more overs.
India needs 240 runs to win.
5 Wickets remaining. Last recognized batsmen at the crease.
This was a poor showing by the both the batsmen and the bowlers. Of course the lack of match practice has played a significant part here but the problem against the swinging ball still remains. The bowling however has been a let down. The bowlers have struggled to put the opposition under pressure. Praveen Kumar has done a good job with the swing but without Zaheer the bowling looks toothless.
If England does claim the #1 test spot (which they probably will) it will have been well deserved. Flashy victories aside, the Indian team still has fundamental problems.
/\/\/\ I agree.
India did play a practice match with Somerset, performing pathetically.
I was fighting with my friend that Sachin wont play well in a crucial match just yesterday and today he proved me right!!
Sehwag and Zak are being sorely missed.
WTF was RP Singh left out ?
He would have thrived in English conditions. He has the swing, he has the bounce to unsettle the English batsmen.
What about the second test match , i fear if india goes down here too there is no salvage point
Second test starts tomorrow. India will win it. In please of Harbajan, Mishra. Mukund needs to be dropped and Yuvraj included.
Did he knock you out?
Haha, this is a sticky thread and one football thread trashed.
I was disappointed with Dravid, the way he threw his wicket. Him being there for at least 50 more overs could have changed the game and he was in form. But then he must also be disappointed with himself.
Yes RP is a great choice for such conditions. But the selectors want Sreesanth, I wonder why.
Guys, Sreesanth and Praveen Kumar can swing. Praveen Kumar was amazing with swing in the first test.
I think the batting will be more adept in the second test because the Indian veterans have always been good at adjusting to conditions and making a comeback. Also I think Tremlett is going to sit out the second test.
Bowling however remains the main concern. Sreesanth hasn't played tests for a while and he is extremely unpredictable. He has had a couple of scintillating performances in South Africa in helpful conditions but for the most part he tends to be a liability. His other problem is that he's limited to out swing, which of course can get lots of wickets but he'd be a far more effective if he could swing it both ways.
Zaheer can be expensive but he's probably one of the best wicket taking bowlers out there.
Like i give a fvck about cricket thread being sticky!!
Do you know that the amount of Cricket lovers in India are more than futbol lovers?
Do you know by hating cricket, you might even get banned?
Nahi Yaar cricket is still my first love though i like football but only in WC loll
Well i feel Srisanth is ok and Yuvi should replace the new hero i forgot his name ...
I like cricket only when India loses
I get into a mood to ban people when India loses, especially those who enjoy India lose.
Pakistani wiskey to nahi pe le tune lolllllllllllll
AV and Amar are football fans so i am immune to ban
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Alissa Constable grew up in Chicagoland area and currently serves as a marketing consultant for world-class nonprofit and media companies.
Constable is the founder of emerge/NEXT, formerly known as UNETWORK, a program that educates and celebrates emerging leaders in technology and the arts. Alissa's journey from an international breakdancer that started in her early teens to a global marketing consultant has helped her build solid, creative relationships with leaders across a wide-variety of industries.
Outside of work, Alissa invests her time in teaching dance, cycling, running, and – creating memories with family and friends. Additionally, she is an ambassador for the Smithsonian African American Museum and a board member for the Future Elite Basketball Youth Training Center.
As a child, what did you always dream of doing as an adult?
As a child, I always wanted to be in the arts as well as business – gratefully, that's exactly what happened.
What role did Hip-Hop culture play in helping you become the woman you are today?
Hip Hop was transformative for me. My family is from Trinidad and Tobago. When I would visit my cousins always had hip hop music even before we would get it here in the Midwest. The flavor, the stories, the ambition, and the creativity that the culture provided at that time — made an impact on me. So much so that I didn't just want to be a fan, I wanted to be a contributor. As such, I went on to join a B-Boy squad called "Phaze II" and I was able to travel globally as a B-Girl (breakdancer). Those travels taught me a lot about the world: our similarities and differences – all which are beautiful. That's how I see the world today.
How did you find your way into the world of marketing?
I think I was always in "marketing". As a teen, I hosted talent shows and music showcases. I love to create experiences that excite people and getting the word out is exciting as well.
In your opinion, what the biggest misconception people have about marketing?
That anyone can do it. It's not easy. If you need marketing, hire a professional. It will change your business in a powerful way.
What is emerge/NEXT?
emerge/NEXT is an experiential education event that inspires next generation professionals by creating online and offline experiences that connect, inform, and entertain.
Tell us about your recent one day emerge/NEXT festival in Chicago?
emerge/NEXT Chicago was hosted at Lacuna Lofts this past November. My colleagues from the technology, design, arts, and entrepreneurship sectors joined us at the event to encourage next generation professionals to reach their goals. More than 300 students from Chicago schools and universities had the chance to learn about career opportunities and build their network. It was a day long event that provides unparalleled connections.
Can you talk about the importance of people of color and especially our youth embracing technology?There's no way to escape technology. It's woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. It's important that we are part of creating it. Get equity in the project. Be a part of forming the collective experiences that we call life…culture. We all have different needs and without people of color, women, young people — a room with mixed experiences — there's a risk of static. No one wants that. The more diversity, the better the product.
What are your thoughts on our new President-Elect?
My comment is no comment.
What's something people would be surprised to know about you?
That I still dance. It keeps my creativity high and strategy on point. As a competitive dancer, it teaches you to leverage your assets. I still use it to keep me fresh. It sets my imagination free. I feel amazing and stay inspired because of it. Everyone should have something that does that for them.
Best advice to aspiring technology professionals?
Education. Education. Education. Network. Network. Network. Be unapologetically you.
Favorite quote or affirmation?
Mark 11: 23 – 25
Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the Negative. Don't mess with Mr. In Between (A quote that my Godmother told me)
What's on the horizon for Alissa Constable and emerge/NEXT?
We are going to continue to build our platform and continue to build events that inspire. We will expand to other cities and provide opportunities for the next generation to build their network, gain knowledge, and be inspired through sharing stories and providing information.
For more information on emerge/NEXT, please visit. www.emergenextchicago.com
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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2016 – Innovate Building Solutions
Thank you for reading our remodeling blog this year! Your support has resulted in the blog growing over 2x what it was in 2015 – and I can't thank you enough.
Before writing posts for next year I wanted to give you a glimpse into those articles you liked the best and some input about trends and happenings in the remodeling industry. You'll see from the list below your interest in showers (walk in showers, shower design, shower kits and even shower accessories) was through the roof. For the articles written about glass blocks you showed most interest in the "secrets nobody tells you about glass block windows" and the unfortunate departure of Pittsburgh Corning as a manufacturer (it's always disappointing to see a US manufacture decide to exit an industry and take jobs with it!). Lastly – although I only wrote two articles on a cool tiny home project you were all over it. If you missed any of these blog posts, please go back and take a look by clicking on the article title links below.
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With family, friends and food, I can't complain.
Our 2016 Thanksgiving was a great success and we hope you had a lovely holiday.
It's hard to believe that we are just days away from December which means that time is flying.
It's very common to count down days and rush the week but let's remember to always make the most out of every day. Life moves quickly!
Can you believe it's almost 2017????
We started off our Thanksgiving morning in downtown Greenville. We had a few Trimarnis racing the Trees Greenville 8K, including Karel and thousands of other runners. I just love seeing our Main street packed with active minded individuals and I just love how our community supports physical activity.
I passed on the race for no reason other than I didn't want to trash my legs with a hard, short effort as I am trying to be as consistent as possible with my running in this foundation phase. There will be plenty of hard efforts to come in the next few months.
So, I let speedy legs Karel battle it out with the young runners for 8 kilometers on a rolling hill course.
It wouldn't be like me to just sit on the sidelines and watch so I ran a few miles with Meredith and then waited for Karel to finish. With our warm-up and cool down, we ended up with around 9 miles, which was a great start to the day.
We returned home around 11am and enjoyed a late breakfast (eggs with leafy greens, cheese and tomatoes and 2 slices of fresh bread topped with butter and jam) and then got to cooking.
Karel made his Czech inspired purple cabbage dish and I prepared a new recipe (which is very unlike me to actually follow a recipe!) which was actually very delish.
For anyone who has yet to appreciate the taste of raw Brussels Sprouts, I think you will enjoy this recipe.
After we prepared our dishes, my cousin Orin and I (and Campy) walked over to my mom's house (1 mile away) to hang out for a bit before our Thanksgiving feast was served around 4:30pm. Karel was so exhausted from his 29 minute effort that he had to rest for a little bit before joining the fam (apparently he was not feeling 20-ish years old like his competition after the race)
Our good friends/neighbors Joey and Tim joined us for dinner and it was a fantastic feast, filled with so much yummy food.
Yay for carbs (Karel and I are big fans!)
Yay for carbs (Karel and I are big fans!)
Campy was a great help in the kitchen as he kept the floor extra clean whenever anyone "accidentally" dropped something on the floor.
Karel's plate included a little of everything (even sweet potatoes, which he usually doesn't like but Joey made an extra sweet dish with brown sugar pecan crumbles on top - what's not to love about that???).
With this being my 23rd Thanksgiving as a Vegetarian, I change up my Thanksgiving protein every now and then. I avoid the Tofurky and any factory made proteins and instead, just stick to real food options. This year, I did cottage cheese topped with cranberries - pretty good!
(I'm grateful to my family for always making stuffing out of the bird for me to enjoy, in addition to stuffing for the meat eaters).
We continued the tradition of Campy having his own Tday plate, filled with Turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and a few pieces of bread from the stuffing.
This is a lot of food for my 12-lb furry child!
So good that Campy napped with a happy tummy all evening.
And for dessert, Pumpkin and Rhubarb pie from a local bakery in Ft. Wayne, Indiana (my aunt brought them for us to yum over).
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind you, you still have the rest of the holiday season to tempt you with delicious and yummy food that is hard to resist.
A quick fix of skipping meals, avoiding carbohydrates, extreme exercise to burn calories, not eating fat, replacing meals with caffeinated energy drinks, taking weight loss pills/supplements or any other method to quickly regain control over your diet to offset overeating WILL NOT WORK!
A quick fix of skipping meals, avoiding carbohydrates, extreme exercise to burn calories, not eating fat, replacing meals with caffeinated energy drinks, taking weight loss pills/supplements or any other method to quickly regain control over your diet to offset overeating WILL NOT WORK!
Remember, results take time. Much more time than a few days of extreme changes.
But guess what?
You can still reach your body composition/weight goals and enjoy the holiday eats and treats!
When your eating strategies are extreme, it will affect your overall quality of life, relationships with others, your energy/performance and/or your health.
Stop the cycle of restricting and dieting after overeating.
Be ok with the occasional indulgences and oversized portions.
Be ok with the occasional indulgences and oversized portions.
If you want to lose weight or change your body composition, you need to allow for weeks, if not months, to allow for slow, steady and sustainable change so that health is not compromised and so that you can be consistent with your training.
A few days of "off" eating won't affect your long term goals.
Consider what you do between those occasional days, as that is what helps you move closer to your health and performance goals.
A few days of "off" eating won't affect your long term goals.
Consider what you do between those occasional days, as that is what helps you move closer to your health and performance goals.
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