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Hardcover, 279 pagesBorrowed from the library
Published 1971 (originally 1893)
Read October 2013
by J. W. Roberts
Early science fiction novels published in rejoinder to Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward (1888) were basically a whole industry in and of themselves. LibraryThing records five sequels by other writers, plus a prequel, plus the more indirect rebuttals like William Morris's News from Nowhere (1890) and "Mr. Dick"'s James Ingleton (1893). Looking Within is definitely a more direct reply: basically a dude learns that Looking Backward is causing the moral degeneration of the nation, then falls asleep for 35 years, when he sees a massive war. The he sleeps again and wakes up in the time of Bellamy's future utopia, but unlike Bellamy's narrator, instantly detects all of its super-obvious flaws. (Bellamy's narrator is Mr. West; this book's is Mr. North! The two even meet in the year 2000.)
Society breaks down because Mr. North is right, of course, and a new society is implemented, without all that dangerous equality stuff, which is just a slippery slope to "requir[ing] personal equality shall extend to personal appearance, dress, education, and all else" (229). And what if they let the coloreds in on this whole equality thing? Well, don't worry, regress 'em back to slavery and they'll be in their natural place again. Just make it an enlightened one this time. Looking Backward might be wrong-headed, but at least it's trying; Looking Within is pretty explicitly arguing: 'The best political system is the one that benefits me, the writer, in the present, just with some of the rough edges worn off.' The future folks explicitly readopt nineteenth-century values after everything falls apart. It's repellently short-sighted.
All that said, Roberts gets-- unlike Bellamy-- that the massive changes of the year 2000 wouldn't just spontaneously happen. Roberts depicts a massive air war in the year 1927 that is nothing but slaughter and carnage because when you fly an air-ship, no one can escape your wrath, and soon total war means that there's nothing left to fight over. 1893 was a good year for air war: this is the fourth novel published that year I can think of that depicts a bloody aerial conflict, and in every case, it's a precursor to social change.

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Rushed Debate on Federal Spying Powers
The quick, perfunctory debate over the government's ability to spy on a large share of Americans' communications was desperately shallow. Amendments that would have offered some small degree of oversight were pushed aside. Defenders claimed that they simply didn't have time to properly consider alternatives, but that's mainly because they didn't schedule a debate until mere hours remained before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments were set to expire. Cato Institute research fellow Julian Sanchez examines the alternatives.
The Senate's Rushed Debate on NSA Spying Powers
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Education and Training
- The sector workforce is highly qualified with 54% of the workforce having gained a least a Level 4 qualification.
- 31% of the workforce has a Level 2 or 3 qualification.
- Self-employed workers are more likely (57%) to have Level 4 or above qualifications than employed workers (50%).
- Employers in Cultural Heritage have the highest expectations of new recruits, with 47% expecting new recruits to be qualified to degree level as a minimum and 7% expecting postgraduate qualifications.
- Between 25% and 29% of employers expect A-Level qualifications as a minimum. This excludes cultural heritage and performing arts, in which 19% and 18% of employers respectively expect A-Level as a minimum
- Performing arts, music and craft appear to have the most open approach to qualifications, with approximately 60% of employers in each requiring no minimum level of qualification.
Source: Creative & Cultural Skills AACS LMI report 2010 and Creative and Cultural Industry Impact and Footprint 2008/09
Education and training opportunities
There are an estimated 180,000 courses related to the creative and cultural sector. Further Education courses in technical support services such as lighting, sound recording and stage management are useful as entry level to accredited Higher Education courses in the drama sub-sector.
Further Education courses in wigs/hairdressing and make-up are also important. It is not uncommon in the arts sector for there to be progression from school to Further Education (preparatory awards such as the Foundation Art & Design qualification) to Higher Education. There is a high level of competition for arts-related Higher Education places. Places on music and drama courses are more competitive than the norm.
There is a strong tradition in the sector of development opportunities being offered by Higher Education at postgraduate level. There is a perception, however, that graduates of Further and Higher Education institutions may leave equipped with a degree, but they have little understanding or knowledge of the industry they believe they are ready to enter.
Sources: Skills Needs Assessment 2007, Gap analysis and market testing 2007 and Understanding Supply 2007
Qualification level of workforce
- 46% of the creative workforce hold a qualification above level 4, whereas, only 28% of the craft workforce hold a qualification above level 4.
- Self-employed workers in craft are far more likely to have a qualification above level 4 (46%) than those who are not self-employed (17%).
- 10% of the workforce has no qualification.
Cultural heritage
- 46% of the creative workforce hold a qualification above level 4, whereas, 50% of the cultural heritage workforce hold a qualification above level 4.
- Self-employed workers are more likely to have a qualification above level 4 than those who are employed (70% and 49% respectively).
- 8% of the workforce has no qualification.
- 46% of the creative workforce holds a qualification above level 4, whereas 50% of the design workforce holds a qualification above level 4.
- 46% of the creative workforce holds a qualification above level 4, whereas 36% of the music workforce holds a qualification above level 4.
- Self-employed workers in music are more likely to have a qualification above level 4 (46%) than those who are not self-employed (28%).
- 46% of the creative workforce holds a qualification above level 4, whereas 67% of the literature workforce holds a qualification above level 4.
- Self-employed workers are more likely to have a qualification above level 4 (71%) than employed colleagues (59%).
- There is little difference of qualification level between genders.
Visual Arts
- 46% of the creative workforce holds a qualification above level 4, whereas 57% of the visual arts workforce holds a qualification above level 4.
- Self-employed workers are more likely to have a qualification above level 4 than those employed (71%/26%).
- Employed workers are nearly 5 times more likely to have a level 2 qualification as their highest qualification than self-employed workers.
Source: Creative and Cultural Industry Impact and Footprint 2008/09
Over the last 12 months, 61% of employers in the sector have not undertaken or provided any training or development, because:
- Staff are already fully proficient (50%)
- They do not have time for training (27%)
- They lack the funds for training (14%)
Some employers reported that they had not provided training/development opportunities because staff were not keen to participate in training or because no suitable training was available in terms of mode of delivery or at the right level.
The most popular forms of training are considered to be those that people can engage in on an ad-hoc basis and which, in general, require investment in terms of time as opposed to money.
As many people working within the creative and cultural sectors are either freelance or sole traders, it's not always possible for them to undertake training as they could lose income by doing so. Perhaps not surprisingly therefore, the larger the employer, the more likely they are to arrange training for their employees.
Source: Creative & Cultural Skills AACS LMI report 2010
Industry related courses
The Creative and Cultural footprint is vast and what follows below is by no means an exhaustive list of industry related courses and useful websites from across the sectors.
Young Apprenticeships: 14-16 year olds
The Young Apprenticeship (YA) programme is for 14-16 year-olds. Young people with both a talent and an interest in drama, art and design can obtain an additional qualification in their chosen subject and also get vital industry experience (50 days over 2 years). Further details on the programme and how it relates to the creative and cultural industries can be found in the Youth Apprenticeship website.
Both the Young Apprenticeships and the Creative Apprenticeships described below aim to increase diversity across the workforce. This document provides further information on diversity within the Young Apprenticeships scheme. Click here for more general information on apprenticeships.
Creative Apprenticeships: for those aged 16 and above
This programme is a progression route for Young Apprenticships and also provides an alternative education route for those aged 16 or over. The apprenticeship allows people of all ages to specialise, re-train and gain invaluable industry-relevant experience in order to become employable within job roles where there are recognised skills gaps. It also allows the apprentice to learn key business skills needed for the creative sector and is aimed at those who want on-the-job training whilst earning a wage. The apprenticeship will have core business units delivered by a college or training provider and then specialist pathways delivered by the employer - focusing on a particular career path such as a curator, a graphic designer or a theatre technician.
Source: Information provided by Creative and Cultural Skills 2008
Sector specific courses
Advertising and design
DANDAD run workshops for people at all stages in their career:
- Recent Graduates - their Workshops in Design and Advertising are aimed at people trying to get their first job in their chosen field. Students who have graduated within the last three years are eligible to apply.
- Experienced workers - the DANDAD Workout is for those people with industry experience who are now looking for professional
development opportunities.
Jazz Services is the UK's national jazz organisation and includes details of jazz courses, orchestras, tutors and institutions.
Music Leader provides access to training and professional development for music leaders at every stage of their career. It has information on training, funding, courses, career development and workshops as well tips and guidelines on how to create your own training programme.
Musical Routes provides details of musical courses in London.
Sound Sense is a professional body providing professional development opportunities for community musicians. Their website provides details of all the latest community music training courses, conferences, events and networking activities.
Youth Music works alongside the formal and community-based sectors to support music-making and training; activities are held mainly outside of school hours and delivered by non-profit making organisations.
Literary Arts
Literature Training provides information on training and development opportunities open to writers across the UK. The site is updated daily.
Source: Information provided by Creative and Cultural Skills 2008
Entry and progression in the creative and cultural sector
In many cases the sector is not perceived as a viable career option, that routes into the industry are opaque and that people work because they have a passion for creativity, rather than to earn a living.
Entry into the sector, occupational routes and career progression, and knowledge around business growth in innovative small organisations is not clear.
There is a tradition of volunteering as a formal route in to employment in the sector. Consequently, the workforce is predominately white and middle class. The history of low pay/voluntary routes into the sector excludes those that cannot afford to support themselves whilst they get established.
Across the sector, learning through experience is a key feature and few occupations can be successfully entered fully trained by education.
Source: Information provided by Creative and Cultural Skills 2008


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When comparing Evernote vs 1Password, the Slant community recommends 1Password for most people. In the question"What are the best power user tools for macOS?" 1Password is ranked 6th while Evernote is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose 1Password is:
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Pro Consolidates all your information
Evernote is designed to store a lot of different types of information from a lot of different sources in one place. Using the Web Clipper, native integrations, or a service such as IFTTT (If This Then That) you can use Evernote to store all your ideas, notes (both handwritten and typed), tasks, reading lists, receipts, and more.
Pro Powerful features for organising your notes
Evernote is designed to make it easy to keep your notes well organized, which aids in quickly finding/browsing old information. You can put notes into a single notebook and use search to access old notes, or if you're so inclined, organize notes extensively with hierarchical notebooks and tags.
Pro Native and offline-capable apps on pretty much every platform
Evernote has apps for Windows 7 and 8, Windows 10, Mac, Android, iOS (both iPhone and iPad), Blackberry, and Windows Phone. It also has a fully functional web app and chrome plug-in. No matter what device or platform you're on, you will pretty much always be able to access Evernote.
Pro Can include images, and snippets from the web or a whole webpage via web clipper
With one click you can clip part or all of any webpage, including text, images, and links. Especially for those who use Google Chrome, this web clipper is a very rich add-on. The "simplified article" mode strips all graphical overhead from the page before adding the information to Evernote. It's also possible to add highlighting, tags, etc. before storing the note.
Pro Trustworthy to store data in the long term
With many utility tools being constantly shut down by their creators, it's really important to consider the long-term risks of picking a home for all your notes. Evernote is a $1 billion company with a track record of exceptional security and goals of becoming a "100 year old" company.
Pro Easy to use
Evernote is easy to dive into because it doesn't overwhelm you with advanced functionality from the start. As you get more accustomed to the app, you might want to delve deeper to see what benefits the more advanced features will offer.
Pro Has OCR functionality to convert images to searchable text
A really cool and handy Evernote feature is the ability to automatically scan images for text.
Pro Evernote is synchronized
Pro Great selection for integrating with other apps
The Evernote app center page is nicely organized and has good quality integration of apps that can improve your productivity.
Pro "Reminders" are a great way to combine your to-dos and notes
One of the note types is a "reminder," which can act as a to-do list. You can add all the usual formatting to reminders, including audio. Evernote will provide alerts when they are due and house them in a special location within the app.
Pro Powerful note formatting
Evernote has an extensive range of formatting options and note types. You can create checklists, reminder alerts, audio notes, or add images and attachments. It also has an awesome speech-to-text feature if you prefer to dictate aloud.
Pro Multipurpose
In addition to general note taking and to-do list management, Evernote lets you search through scanned documents, handwritten text, and images; collaborate with others through shared notebooks; record audio notes; and more.
Pro Focused, uncluttered user interface
Evernote has a very clean and intuitive interface that's simple to understand at a glance.
Pro Premium allows search in attached files and documents
With a premium account you are able to search through PDFs and Office Docs.
Pro Flexible image manipulation
Permits photos that are taken, to be processed when in automatic mode and saved as a photo, black and white document, colour document, post it note or business card. The automated mode is also good at cropping the document effectively.
Pro Innovative hacks
To save emails, just forward them to your Evernote email address generated on account creation. It is of course one of many such hacks.
Pro Effective with pictures or snapshot of boards
Take a picture of your white board/paper board and you have it instantly in evernote everywhere, ready for additional notes and classification
Scannable friend app is rather efficient to keep hand written note as well.
Pro Best web clipper
Can clip to the web from desktop or mobile, using simplified format or original formatting. Very quick and flexible, and enables you to highlight, take notes, tag, etc.
Pro Skitch integration
If you're on iOS and have Skitch installed, you can quickly annotate your notes using Skitch.
Pro Has conflict management and undo
Allows undo/redo when editing (i.e. all changes are finalized upon saving). If conflicts between synchronized versions arise, both copies are saved in Evernote.
Pro Can choose from a few themes
You can pick from a green theme, light, or dark theme. All are very clear and visually appealing.
Pro A clean, good-looking and intuitive UI
An iteration on the UI brings a polished look that was already good-looking to begin with. It even tries pulling in relevant app and web icons, adds credit cards logos and has little animation to make the experience more pleasant.
Pro Can also store software and license keys
Pro Available as a webapp, as a standalone application, as an extension, and more, across most platforms, browsers, operating systems, and devices.
Versatility and synchronicity for the majority of the devices and platforms you use. Plus, all software is free with a paid subscription.
Pro Browser integration
Easily fill in passwords with a single keystroke combination.
Quickly add new and update existing passwords right from the browser when the login is detected by the free browser extension.
Pro TouchID support
All TouchID capable devices are supported.
Pro Easy to use autofill and password generator
Automatically logs into websites, enters credit card information, fills registration forms, and easily generates strong passwords. Password generator can be adjust to use or exclude certain characters and patterns.
Pro Cloud & Wi-Fi sync
1Password offers syncing through cloud storage services such as Dropbox and iCloud and a possibility to sync locally over Wi-Fi if you opt not to use cloud storage.
Pro Can perform an audit on passwords
1Password can checks for weak, duplicate and old passwords you have stored.
Pro Doesn't depend on the cloud
Unlike many other password management tools, by default the 1Password encrypted database is not stored in the cloud, but strictly locally, for added security.
Pro Warns of website vulnerabilities
A feature called Watchtower cross-references known website vulnerabilities with stored login information using a database that is updated daily.
Pro AES-256 encryption
Pro Collaborative password management
1Password offers an option to create a shared vault for sharing passwords among friends, family and co-workers.
Pro Time based one time passwords
Pro Version now supports time based one time passwords (instead of installing google authenticator)
Pro Endorsed by many high credibility security experts
This app is endorsed by many high credibility security experts (for example, Troy Hunt ).
Pro Great customer support
Pro Vaults can be shared within family members or work colleagues
Pro Makes use of keys so that password to login is never in transit
Pro Periodically assessed by external security auditors and their findings are repaired quickly
Pro Can use multiple vaults at once and search across vaults
One could manage a vault for work, a vault that's personal and a shared family vault while keeping the details of each segmented from each other and only sync'ed where/if desired.
Pro Can store secure notes
1Password can store secure notes which don't file cleanly into other areas like passwords or bank details. Secure notes can be used to record anything you want.
Pro Active community of users and active / blogging development team.
There is an immense sense of community and openness with 1Password.
Pro Andro
Con Free version limited to 2 devices
The free version has become very limited as a cloud based note taking app as there is now only sharing between two devices allowed.
Con Pay for offline use, search, and other functions
The free version of Evernote is highly limited. You have to pay if you want to access your notes without internet connection, search your notes or documents, or upload large amounts of data. The free version allows you to upload 60 MB of data per month, which is about 20 to 30 iPhone camera pictures.
At a certain point, they started charging you for "advanced" capability, which includes searching your own attachments.
Con Bloated and complex
Evernote is too big, has too many features. Note taking apps need absolutely clean interface to allow unobtrusive note taking and not a struggle to search for which buttons to click. It focuses on the search feature so much that it doesn't encourage or make it immediately easy to organize your notes and thoughts. It's essentially a sophisticated notes dump with good search.
Con Poor text formatting abilities
Text formatting in Evernote is buggy and unreliable. Bullets (outlining) are getting stuck or disappearing, tables are very static and prone to breaking and everything beyond the most basic formatting might cause an issue.
Con Very heavyweight for a to-do list
Evernote is a powerhouse program with many features. It uses a correspondingly large amount of memory to run.
Con Security issues
Evernote had their entire database hacked and compromised including customer user passwords. They responded by locking valid users out of accounts and forcing password changes but are still vague about their own security policies. They do not have a good track record for data security. They also do not offer local personal encryption of entire Notebooks as Microsoft OneNote does.
Con No official Linux app
Evernote does not offer an official Linux app, although there are some third party alternatives available.
Con Different features and functions per device
Desktop app has table creation. Android app lacks font color changes. Some functions can only be accessed on the desktop app. These include changing your default notebook.
Con New web editor does not support Firefox
As of now, Firefox users must download a separate extension to change their user agent to trick the Evernote site into giving them the beta, or install Chrome.
Con Not distributed
One cannot run Evernote on own servers. This brings with it the risks normally associated with handing over critical applications to a large corporation.
Con No recurring and snooze reminders
Perhaps because it is not truly a to-do list app, there is currently no support for recurring events or snooze reminders. The company claims to be working on this functionality.
Con Constantly directs you to upgrading your account
The frequent reminders to upgrade your account can quickly become disruptive. You get notifications when using the app, and many of the features that show as available in the app are actually for paid accounts only (which, when you try to use them, will remind you to upgrade).
Con Lacks search and replace capability
Con Buggy
A program with more features is always prone to more bugs. Evernote is definitely not the most stable note-taking program available.
Con Rather poor user interface
Slow, not user friendly experience, complex, and somehow limited.
Con Lacks right-to-left writing support
When you write in a right-to-left language (Arabic, for example), everything looks fine in the editor but the direction changes to the left again after saving the note.
Con Steep learning curve
Since Evernote has so many features built in, it's hard to know where to find everything until reasonable amount of time has been spent with it.
Con Easy to accidentally hit the wrong button on the mobile apps
The mobile apps have fairly small touch targets, making it easy to miss the button or accidentally press the wrong one.
Con Missing some basic functions
Con No ability to re-order notes other than sorting
Evernote has no way to re-order notes, nor even to change their display order. Sorting is the only option, and the "official" workaround (for years now) is to prefix note titles with line numbers manually so notes will sort and display as desired.
Con Not free/libre
This application is proprietary, and thus cannot be modified, freely distributed, or trusted to be secure.
Con Lacks native Linux support
No native app is available specifically for Linux making this a poor option for Linux users. Though there is 1Password for Families which offers a web app that can be accessed in any browser, but it does cost at least $5 a month, so not free.
Con Default is subscription model
It's really hard to find out how to obtain a full license.
Con Lack of Google Drive sync
Only icloud, wifi and Dropbox support.
Con Tough/impossible to get on Chromebook
Con Does not auto-fill and generate passwords in Microsoft Edge for Windows 10
The 1Password Edge extension doesn't work as well as in other browsers, as it can't auto-fill and generate passwords. Only LastPass seems to have a fully-functional browser plugin for the Edge browser at this time.
Con Support sucks
Support does sometimes does not read requests thoroughly, and offers ham-baked or non-workable sulutions.
Con Lacks native BlackBerry and Windows Phone applications
No native app is available specifically for BlackBerry or Windows Phone devices.
There is a feature called 1PasswordAnywhere that's built-in to the 1Password vault, which provides read-only access of the database. However, you can use the web app from your phone. Though this may not be optimal for everyone, especially when considering the service is paid.
It has a high monthly subscription price


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The Imperial Palace might not be at the top of anyone's list of Las Vegas hot spots, but it's got something hotels tend not to have — a car collection.
Mind you, it's not just any car collection. There are around 250 cars, housed in a 125,000-square-foot showroom on the fifth floor of the hotel and casino, which has been a stalwart on the Vegas strip for decades.
But unlike most everything else in Vegas, the Auto Collections flies under the radar. There are no billboards or flashy announcements to let you know that this place exists. In fact, I would never have known about it if my brother's girlfriend hadn't mentioned it to me as a place she remembered from her trip to Vegas years ago.
The fifth floor elevator doors open onto a setting that's far removed from the frenetic sights and sounds of the Imperial Palace casino. After passing through the obligatory gift shop, my eyes settled on a 1934 Rolls-Royce. It was a Phantom II Continental Kellner 3-Position Cabriolet, in perfect condition. Near that was a 1953 Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 5.
Ralph Engelstad, an entrepreneur, opened the Imperial Palace in 1979. He created the showroom to house his own collection of cars. Many of the vintage cars are not only for display, but also for sale.
After Mr. Engelstad's death in 2002, the Imperial Palace as well as the Auto Collections was taken over by a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment.
As for "newer" cars, there was a silver 1994 Jaguar XJ220 with a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine and 735 original miles. The XJ220 was once the fastest production car in the world, going from zero to 60 miles an hour in about 3.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 220 miles an hour.
For those interested in celebrity-owned cars, the showroom has the green 1939 Chrysler Royal Sedan that Johnny Carson learned how to drive on and took to his high school senior class prom. The Auto Collections said he donated the car for a dollar many years ago, and it is not for sale.
For a car enthusiast, the Auto Collections is quite an experience. The showroom is at 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.


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Delighted to be short listed for councillor achievement award27th October 2018
So delighted to have been short listed as the only district Councillor for the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) Councillor Achievement award for Health and Care. This award proves that District Councils, with our place-making tools (Housing, Planning, Environmental Health, Licensing, Leisure, Community Safety, Economic Development etc) can shape environments with a health in all…
SDC makes the global stage at World Health Organisation Conference27th October 2018
I was delighted to attend the World Health Organisation's Healthy Cities Conference this year. Meeting over 500 delegates from all around the world and discussing how we all face similar health challenges and responses to them was really stimulating. I hope to bring some new ideas back to Sevenoaks to further improve the lives of…
Seveonaks is now able to home our first family of Syrian refugees2nd April 2017
On Thursday 9 March the Cabinet at Sevenoaks District Council agreed to use a 6 bedroom, West Kent property in Eynsford, to home our first family of Syrian refugees.
SDC receives trailblazer funding to keep tackling homelessness29th December 2016
Sevenoaks District Council was the only single district council to receive nearly £100,000 from the Prime Minister's new trailblazer funding to help prevent homelessness. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/40-million-homelessness-prevention-programme-announced
Are district councils the key to unlocking hospital bed blocking?20th October 2016
Housing Survey arriving soon18th October 2016
Sevenoaks District Council has recently commissioned a housing survey that will be conducted by a specialist independent market research company called 'arc4'. It is a postal and online survey so I want to assure you that nobody will be knocking on your door! You will receive it in November and if you do have the…
Why the affordable housing contribution judgement is bad news for Sevenoaks11th May 2016
Today, Brandon Lewes MP and Housing & Planning Minister, hailed a judgment that paves the way for more housebuilding on smaller sites and that will get homes built more easily. But this judgement is bad news for this district.
Let local government help people step onto the housing ladder10th March 2016
We all know that home ownership has declined over the last decade for a whole host of reasons; but the main one is that house prices have increased way above wages. As a result people in the same professions that could easily afford to buy their own home in the 1970s, '80s and early '90s struggle…
Good housing policies underpin life chances18th January 2016
Last week the Prime Minister delivered an excellent speech on life chances and making sure everyone is society has the same opportunities to succeed. What we must not forget is that a good local housing policy that aims to keep families and communities together, that allows people to live in suitable accommodation (not over crowded,…
Gypsy and Traveller Plan Site Options Consultation Document18th March 2014
The SDC Gypsy & Traveller Site Plan has been made public today. First, SDC councillors will give their views on the various site options and then it will be opened to public consultation in May/June of this year. Nothing in the document is definitely going ahead, some sites will come out and others will go…


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Ribafreixo is paving the way for modern, new-wave Portugal. Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, the Vidigueira region has a unique microclimate. Bound in the north by the Serra do Mendro mountain range, a natural, cool front forms between the Upper Alentejo and the Lower Alentejo. The temperatures here are more moderate, and the shale soil offers mineral complexity to the wines. The Antão Vaz white grape, which originates from Vidigueira, is one of Portugal's best-kept secrets – offering a structured, perfumed, tangerine peel character with notable minerality.
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Central Lancashire University
Incidents In February 2012, Dr Oktar Babuna, who is linked to Harun Yahya, addressed students at an event at the University of Central Lancashire.[1] He described...Read More
Incidents In February 2012, Dr Oktar Babuna, who is linked to Harun Yahya, addressed students at an event at the University of Central Lancashire.[1] He described...Read More
Azzam al-Tamimi spoke at Birmingham in 2010, at an event entitled "In Pursuit of Justice: Remember Gaza".[1] Mr. Tamimi is a supporter of Hamas, who in 2004 told the...Read More
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Individuals Assad Sarwar, who studied earth sciences at Brunel before dropping out, was convicted in 2009 of "conspiracy to murder involving liquid bombs"...Read More
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In 2012 De Montfort hosted a three-day conference run by the Islamic Education and Research Academy, which featured lectures by Yusuf Chambers.[1] Mr. Chambers...Read More
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Registration advising will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Gunness Engineering Student Center in Marcus Hall.
Students whose last names begin with:
- A to G should come from 4:00-5:00 pm;
- H to P should come from 5:00-6:00 pm;
- Q to Z should come from 6:00-7:00 pm.
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Futuristic novel by George Orwell, published in 1949, which tells of an individual's battle against, and eventual surrender to, a totalitarian state where Big Brother rules. It is a dystopia (the opposite of a utopia) and many of the words and concepts in it have passed into common usage (for example, newspeak, doublethink, thought police).
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A novel by George Orwell, first published in 1949.
In 1984 Britain has become Airstrip One in the superstate Oceania, which is perpetually at odds with the other superstates Eurasia and Eastasia. It is ruled by the Party, under the aegis of the possibly non-existent Big Brother, whose image is ever present. The Party's agents constantly rewrite history and are redesigning the language, with the aim of controlling people's thoughts absolutely. A minor Party operative, Winston Smith, commits thought-crimes by keeping a secret diary and loving a girl named Julia, but is seduced into self-betrayal by his superior, Brien. His interrogation ultimately leads him to Room 101, where resides every man's ultimate horror. There, his spirit is so utterly broken that he surrenders his identity to the state and learns to love Big Brother.
This brilliant, bitter novel marks the culmination of the loss of faith in mankind which affected British futuristic fiction in the 1930s and was intensified by World War II. It provides a heavily ironic commentary on the state of the world in 1948, exaggerating all its worst traits to a nightmarish extreme. The development of world politics from 1948 to 1984 did nothing to soothe the anxieties with which it plays.
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The artwork is under way. We commissioned a piece of art from Denver artist Quana Madison for the cover, and last weekend did a photo shoot with Mark Sink to update our promo photos. The cover art is an abstract of Tom and I playing our instruments, and captures the essence of "Dance of Two Souls".
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The other day, Peggy Struhsacker came out to the barn to work on my saddle. I'm riding in a new County Fusion and love it. She had not done much to fit the saddle to my 2 horses and I've been happily riding for a few months now. I'd noticed the flocking was very compacted, which is normal for new saddles, so I had her basically level the flocking and just "boost" it up. I rode Junior tonight for the first time since the work was done, and the difference was amazing. I was not constantly stepping left to straighten my hips and Junior went like the Superstarr he is. His canter pirouettes were performed with his neck long and happy!!
Interestingly enough, a new client has been having issues with her horse throwing her head at the canter. I've not taught this pair before, but when she started mentioning wither soreness, I immediately thought "saddle." The horse is very wide through the wither and shoulder and although the saddle appeared to fit fine and was stable on the back, there was no room for shoulder movement. I gave her Liz's jumping saddle to try and voila! no head tossing.
Please, everyone remember to check the fit of your saddles often. You might feel just swell, but maybe your horse does not. Look for bumps, they are a sign of trouble. If you see hair messed up under the saddle area after you've ridden, consider saddle fit issues. Check the "dirt" marks on your saddle pads for consistent patterns. If you're unsure...ask a reputable saddle fitter to look at your tack. Your horse will love you for it!
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Breasts are a very important part of woman's body. They attract men's looks and provoke envy among women, but their most important function is to nourish the baby. They may be large or small, but we love them and care for them. Unfortunately, women may suffer breast surgeries due to illness, like breast cancer or other diseases, or just their size differs very much and they want to correct the aesthetic appearance. Read the article below and find out the answer to your medical problems. The solution might be simpler than you thought!
Bras for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
A known fact about pregnant and nursing women is that their breasts fill with milk and they need a comfortable and supportive bra. Because they prepare themselves for taking care of the newborn, their breasts should always be comfortable, handy and in good shape. Also, most women go up from 1 to 3 cup sizes during their pregnancy. Because of these major changes, the woman should choose carefully a bra that will be comfortable both regarding cups and band.
After birth, the milk will be ready for consumption by the newborn. The moment when your breasts are at fullest with milk is also known as engorgement.
The first period when you are nursing the baby, the size of your breasts may change but once you are feeding your baby on a regular schedule, you will start having a constant bra size. Because you don't have your belly anymore, you might return to your pre-pregnancy bra band size but the cup size will vary.
All women undergo changes during pregnancy and nursing period, this why it is important to take account of your new measures and wear quality comfortable bras.
In order not to spend a lot of money on different maternity bras, it's a good choice to buy a nursing bra after the seventh month. These bras are very comfortable and will provide the support your breasts need, and also, it will be useful after you give birth.
A good maternity bra is a blessing for pregnant women. It will provide all the comfort and support you need during the pregnancy. You avoid harming your back while wearing a maternity bra. Also, the stretch marks can be prevented or, at least, reduced. Usually, the maternity bras are allergens and toxins free for sensitive skin, so regardless of your skin type, such bra is safe to wear.
Bras for Prominent Ribcage
Not any woman can wear underwire bras. They may feel uncomfortable even though the cup size is properly fitted. If the wire pops into your skin and there is nothing you can do about it, perhaps your ribcage is high.
All the people are different, nobody is identical to other. Some may have the ribcage more noticeable than others. In order to find out if your ribcage is high, place a finger under the breasts, where the wire should lie. If you feel a hard bump in that place, it means that a rib passes right there and makes you uncomfortable.
A simple solution for such a problem is to wear wire-free bras or soft cup bras. Although women associate bras without underwire with tedious, unoriginal styles, there are a lot of new styles on the market that will catch your attention. Also, they are very supportive and nice.
Bras for a Hiatal Hernia
Women diagnosed with a hiatal hernia should be very careful when choosing a bra. A classic bra, with underwires, may be uncomfortable because it presses against your upper stomach and harms you, causing pain and even digestive problems.
If you are one of women diagnosed with a hiatal hernia wear only soft cup bras or wire-free bras. This way you will avoid the pain caused by the underwires.
Also, you can wear sports bras, but choose one that has a low tight band. Other with medium and high-tight band may harm you.
Bras for Curvature of Spine
Because of spine affections, wearing a bra becomes more difficult. Usually, the band rolls up your back or the straps fall off your shoulders. Indeed, fixing the straps or the band all the time is uncomfortable, but don't worry, there are plenty of other bra styles that will work out for you.
One may spend a lot of time finding the perfect bra, but after finding it, you will spend your time enjoying it, feeling more confident, beautiful and healthier. We recommend the bras with a wide band in the back. The wide band will lie flat against your back, hence, preventing it from rolling up.
Also, you could try a posture bra. It supports the back really well. Moreover, we advise the longline bra that extends to the waist. It will stay fit all day long providing excellent support.
If you encounter more problems with the falling of straps, buy a bra that has fully adjustable straps. You may want adjust one strap tighter than the other one, and such a thing won't be possible without adjustable straps. The bra should support your bust and, at the same time, should not avoid caring for your health. Also, bras with straps close together in the back are a good choice for spinal curvature.
Make sure you wear the perfect size of the bra, in case you have spinal curvature problems. Pay closer attention to band size. It should be tight enough to support you, but not to harm you. Only by wearing the correct size of the bra, you prevent many problems; also, your clothes fit better and the breasts are more emphasized.
Breast Reconstruction Solutions
You might have difficulties in finding a right bra after you undergo breast surgery. You need a perfect bra that will take care of your breasts, speeding your recovery after surgery. Regardless of what surgery you went through, lumpectomy or mastectomy procedure, your breasts have to feel as good as before the surgery.
After the operation, the specialist will recommend what type of bra to wear. He will advise you the best options. One of these options is surgical compression bra. This type of bra keeps the bust in place, not letting anything wrong to happen and help with proper drainage. Also, the doctor may suggest wearing a wire-free, soft cup bra or sports bra.
Take note of your surgeon's recommendations during the healing process.
You may be interested in adjustable breast form bra if you are having a delayed reconstruction or more than one breast reconstruction surgery. This bra is excellent for such matters because it has a removable filling that can be personalized to the size you need. You can remove the filling and have a spacious shell where your breasts may feel comfortable.
However, after healing from the surgery, you need to measure yourself and find your perfect bra size.
The reconstructed breasts do not have nipples. But classic bras have extra space for the nipple. In this case, there will be a gap at the center of your bra cup. But don't worry. There are solutions to deal with this problem. Try out a heavy lining bra. A lined or molded bra creates the appearance of more symmetrical breasts, although they are uneven.
Women usually avoid wearing underwire bras after reconstruction surgery. In addition, wire-free bras are more comfortable when talking about uneven breasts. Check out the market, there is a large variety of supportive soft cup bras waiting for you.
Lumpectomy Bra Solutions
An operation on your breasts such as lumpectomy or even partial mastectomy can radically change your bra needs comparing to those before the surgery. But even in this situation, it is still possible to feel comfortable and look beautiful in your bras.
The type of bra and the size of the prosthesis you will be wearing should be determined by the size and type of your lumpectomy. In order to choose the right bra and prosthesis, you must follow your doctor's advice, especially in the period immediately after surgery, because breast surgeries vary from patient to patient.
Your doctor should recommend what type of bra to wear once you leave the hospital. The most commonly prescribed bra is a surgical compression bra. This type of bra promotes healing process by applying pressure on the breasts.
In some cases, you don't need a medical-grade compression bra and your doctor may prescribe a soft cup bra, like a sports bra. Also, you need to choose a bra with a front closure rather than one with a traditional back closure, less arm stretching will speed up healing.
You should also pay attention to what types of bras feel best for you, because depending on where your surgery was performed you will have a different comfort level on your skin.
Wear wire-free bras in case the sides or bottoms of your breasts are sensitive.
If you are frustrated about the size difference between your breasts, wear a stretch cup bra. This bra type will support both breasts and no padding or fill is needed.
A woman should be comfortable in her bra as she is physically comfortable. This is a very important factor. Don't be discouraged if your breasts are uneven. There are a lot of solutions for this problem, that will provide a more balanced appearance.
You could use partial breast form or compensation form. This bra type is specially designed for the post-surgery period and uses the same technology as forms for full mastectomies.
You can wear a partial breast form with any Mastectomy Bra in order to keep the form in place. However, if you want to wear the form with a non-mastectomy bra, opt for a full coverage cup.
Don't forget about the bra with removable pads. It is very handy when you want to wear low-cut blouses. Simply remove the pad from the larger breast, hence, the smaller breast will have more filling, and it will be created an appearance of symmetricity.
It is paramount to find the perfect bra size. It might take a bit of time and effort until you find it, but the result is exceptional. Wearing a properly fitting bra reduces a lot of problems and provides a beautiful silhouette, making you feel more comfortable and self-confident.
Osteoporosis Solutions
A very common bra problem that most of women are subjected to, namely falling off straps, creates more inconveniences to some women compared to others. Usually, this is due to osteoporosis or sloped shoulders, which is a natural condition affecting some women. Such women are looking for bras with fixed straps that won't fall. There are several good options for this condition.
For starters, we recommend the racerback bra. It is perfect for women with sloped shoulders or osteoporosis. Also, this bra is known as T-back bra because its straps meet in the back. This variation of straps, fixed in the back, makes them impossible to fall off the shoulders. Therefore, you feel more comfortable. Also, you could try out convertible bras. The straps of such bras can be rearranged as you like in order to satisfy your needs.
Women with osteoporosis might like the padded straps bras. Usually, women with a smaller breasts size might find it difficult to find a bra with padded straps. In such case, you can buy the straps separately and wear them with any bra you like.
As mentioned before, finding your perfect bra size is difficult but worth it. A bra should act as a supporter for your back, shoulder, breasts and should not make you uncomfortable. If you chose to wear a T-back bra, make sure that the band fits you perfectly. This way the pressure from your shoulders will disappear.
Bras After Breast Augmentation
Every woman dreams about beautiful, appealing breasts. Some women are lucky to be so gifted while others have to either love themselves as they are or resort to breast implants.
If a woman decides to undergo breast augmentation surgery, she has to change her entire wardrobe. Although it is tempting to try out new outfits that emphasize your beauties, first of all, you will have to find out your perfect bra size that will highlight your bust and make you feel comfortable.
After the breast implant surgery, your breasts will be swollen. Avoid wearing underwire bras during healing. Instead, opt for a wire-free bra. Listen to your doctor's advice. He may suggest wearing a surgical bra that will speed up the healing and will reduce swelling. This bra has the same effects as a compression bra. Don't hurry to jump into underwire bras until your body is prepared for such a change.
After you're healed, remeasure yourself and learn your new size. Even though you have probably discussed with your doctor about your perfect bra size, the breast implants are not identical with the bra cup size. So, better to remeasure yourself just in case. Shopping is waiting for you!
Bras After Breast Reduction
In contrast to the above paragraph, women with large breasts would like to have a smaller size because their back pain. A breast reduction surgery might be the answer to all your prayers, it might spare your back from pain and enhance your self-esteem. But before resorting to this action, find out if you can't do anything about it. A proper bra for your size can do miracles.
However, after the surgery, you will need to heal. By wearing a surgical compression bra or a soft cup bra, you will recover quicker. Follow your doctor's suggestions on what to wear before recovering. Also, your breasts might be swollen during healing, so don't waste your time on measuring yourself. Wait until you're fully recovered.
When taking your new measures, don't be shocked if the cup size is the same as before the surgery. Perhaps you were wearing the wrong cup all the time. If you thought you were a DD, maybe you were a DDD, G or H size squeezed into the improper cup size.
Experience with the sizes and don't look at the label. Wear the cup that fits you, not the one that you want to wear. After finding your perfect bra style and size, it will be hard to stop you from your shopping spree! A new wardrobe is always a pleasure to any woman, regardless of age.
At the beginning of this paragraph, I mentioned that women with large breasts suffer of back pain. First of all, this pain can be caused by a wrong style and size of the bra. Choose wisely, experiment with sizes and you will see that most of these problems will disappear. Maybe your breast problem was just the result of incorrect bra wearing. Take care!


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Manchester City can beat own winning record, and they're not done yet
Manchester City will be aiming to break another Premier League record when they travel to Huddersfield on Sunday. Having taken 34 points from their opening 12 matches this season, they have levelled the achievement Roberto Mancini's side managed in 2011-12 -- the previous best-ever start after 12 games.
So far, the only thing that has set Pep Guardiola's City apart from the Italian's title-winning team of six years ago is goal difference. This season, City have conceded just seven times, compared to the 11 goals that beat Joe Hart in that 2011 run. Despite scoring two fewer, Guardiola's team are ahead by the finest of fine margins.
In the 13th match of 2011-12, City drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield. So a win at Huddersfield would give the 2017-18 vintage the record: 37 points compared to 35.
It was that draw at Anfield that sparked a change of impetus for Mancini. Up to that point, his team had been a swashbuckling, all-out attack-minded force, willing to leave three men up when defending corners and daring the opposition to send their centre-backs forward with Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Edin Dzeko waiting to spring a counter-attack on the halfway line.
But after being stung in a tight affair on Merseyside, the Italian became a little more cautious and City began winning more games by the odd goal instead of blowing teams away by scoring four or five every couple of weeks.
Of course Mancini's team only won the title in dramatic fashion on goal difference at the end of the season, so it's premature to talk as if Guardiola's start to the campaign means City will definitely be crowned champions this term. But there are differences -- notably the fact that the 2012 side never held an eight-point lead at any stage and were up against a Manchester United team that, powered by Sir Alex Ferguson's influence, just kept winning, even when playing poorly.
In the end that's likely what made Mancini revert to a more introverted style of play, just to make sure his team got results instead of risking giving up chances in open games. You get the sense that Guardiola -- win, lose or draw on Sunday -- won't compromise on that front and that his style will remain the same for the rest of his time at the club. That's the major difference between this blistering start and the last.
When City won their opening 10 games in all competitions at the beginning of last season, Guardiola was careful not to get too carried away. The first defeat, 2-0 at the hands of Tottenham at White Hart Lane in October 2016, only underlined the problems with the squad that he'd been warning about.
While the team had been playing some good stuff, it was nothing in comparison to the football the fans have enjoyed so far this season -- and it was well below par for what Guardiola wanted, even if it was producing victories in August and September that year.
It's interesting that, as City racked up a record 17th win on the bounce with their 1-0 success over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, there were are still some citing last season's downturn in fortunes as an example of how things could go bad for the Catalan this campaign. That's despite City extending the record for an English side's consecutive wins week-on-week.
By this stage of last season, Guardiola was already trailing Antonio Conte's Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham, having been knocked off the top of the table thanks to three 1-1 draws at home to Everton, Southampton and Middlesbrough.
Not to count any chickens this early, but it will be a massive failing on his part if he manages not to win the title from the platform he has built already.
City have been playing so well that many pundits are beginning to ask the question if they can go unbeaten throughout the campaign. That, of course, is a pipe dream and nothing more -- the traditional tough tests at Anfield and the Emirates are to come, grounds where City could seemingly play all night against weakened Liverpool or Arsenal teams and still not win -- but it's a mark of the step up in quality there has been in the last 12 months.
While many were still purring about the football City played this time last year, it's nothing compared to how they've dismantled teams in this current record-breaking run.
The supporters know they've had it good for some time, but it's exciting to think that this team may not even be Guardiola's finished product. If City can better their previous best start after 13 games with more free-flowing attacking football on Sunday, they will be a lot closer to what their manager is demanding.
David Mooney is ESPN FC's Manchester City blogger. Twitter: @DavidMooney
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Kasongo & Hefni help Zamalek claim first league win over Ahly in 11 years
Congolese striker Kabongo Kasongo opened the scoring in the fifth minute, giving Zamalek an early lead, while playmaker Ayman Hefni doubled the seal 15 minutes later.
Ahly's winger Walid Soliman converted a penalty in the 71st minute to score the consolation goal for his side.
Zamalek made a stunning debut, imposing high pressure on Ahly's players, which prevented the already crowned league champions from easily building their attacks.
Hefni's cross from a corner was deflected by Ahly's midfielder Karim Walid to find Kasongo unmarked at the far post to score his 10th league goal.
Hefni turned from provider to scorer, adding Zamalek's second goal 15 minutes later after meeting a low cross from Nigerian midfielder Maaruf Yussuf.
Ahly's players seemed stunned by Zamalek's surprising debut, as their first threat came in the 30th minute when international striker Marwan Mohsen met Sabri Rahil's cross, but his header went wide.
The rest of the first half was very calm as Zamalek were satisfied with their double lead, while Ahly's nervous attacks were easily contained by Zamalek's defense and keeper Mahmoud Abdel-Rehim.
The second half was a different affair as Ahly intensified their attacks to close the gap.
Coach Hossam El-Badry introduced winger Eslam Mohareb in place of defensive midfielder Hossam Ashour in order to improve his attack.
Mohareb was close to rewarding his coach six minutes after the break, but his header was denied by Zamalek's keeper.
Ahly's offensive performance improved as Zamalek's players opted for defence, allowing their opponent to dominate the game.
Against the run of the game, a defensive lapse from Ahly's backline allowed Congolese striker Kasongo to be clear, but his lob went over the bar.
A few minutes later, Ahly was awarded a penalty after Kasongo blocked Walid Soliman's free-kick inside the area.
Soliman successfully converted the penalty, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
Ahly imposed more pressure after the goal to level the score, but Marwan Mohsen�s header was denied by the bar while Zamalek's keeper blocked two golden-scoring opportunities from Ahly's substitute Salah Mohsen and striker Marwan Mohsen, giving his side a precious win.
Ahly have already won the domestic league, while Zamalek advanced to the third place with 61 points.


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Nordic Ware Holiday Wreath Pan
- A beautiful addition to any holiday table
- Heavy cast aluminum for even heating and exceptional durability
- Nonstick coating for easy food release and cleanup
- Hand wash with mild detergent
- Made in the USA
Product Description
Deck the halls with boughs of holly… in this case, a holly wreath cake made in the Holiday Wreath Cake pan! Guests will comment on this cake's fa-la-la-la-lovely table presence. Made from heavy duty cast aluminum, this pan will turn out evenly-baked, golden-brown cakes every time you use it. Premium nonstick interior ensures easy release of cake and simple cleanup. The holiday wreath cake pan creates a wreath cake sculpted with pine cones, holly leaves, berries and ribbon. This holiday cake pan is 12in x 12in and will not fit on a standard size cake plate. Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.
5 Responses to "Nordic Ware Holiday Wreath Pan"
I returned this pan as walmart had it at half the price at Christmas time. As for the pan it is beautiful and makes a lovely cake. I like the nordic ware 6 mini cake muffin pans the work well if you use the spray pan coating with the flour added.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this pan from Amazon last November and baked a delicious fruit cake for my birthday this Christmas. It turned out really beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Amazon !!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I love making special cakes for holidays, and this was special. It came out a little dark but that was not the pan's fault. Anyway, with a little green and red sprinkles and a little icing, it was a treat. I am going to make several for gifts this Christmas. Oh, the pan was easy to handle and cleaned up fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
I baked Ina Garten's Lemon Cake in this pan for the Holidays and it was not only a gorgeous cake it was delicious..The cake came right out of the pan and I brushed the glaze on with a wide pastry brush…I own many many nordicware pans and this is one of my very favorites. In case your wondering..the pan is large but the cake recipe from Food Network was adequate to make a nice cake without doubling the recipe!…I also brushed the pan with shortning prior to flouring it and lowered the oven temp. to 325 Degrees and it came out a golden brown,just like the picture. If you do a lot of baking…this is a pan to add to your collection!..Thanks Amazon.
Rating: 5 / 5
For many years I owned the basic fluted Nordic Ware bundt pan. Occasionally I made a rich pound cake and then returned the pan to its place in the cabinet not giving the matter much thought. Then a few years ago I saw this Christmas Wreath pan in a gourmet cooking shop. I'm not sure if it was the intricacy of the design or the obvious quality but I had to have it and as other beautiful designs are created by Nordic Ware, they are added to my bundt pan collection. Using a pan like this makes baking in a plain round or rectangle seems unnecessarily bland. This pan produces gorgeous cakes that look simply stunning. No additional decorating is needed, except for a sprinkle of powdered sugar to bring out the details.
Begin by spraying the pan liberally with a baking spray that contains flour, like baker's joy, then turn the pan upside down and let it drain over paper towels while preparing the cake. Use a thick batter either from scratch or alter a cake mix. The included recipe is great and there are are many recipes on the Internet and some good cookbooks to help, but one simple method when using a mix is to substitute the water for plain yogurt or sour cream (non-fat work fine, too) and add an extra egg (or two egg whites). Light colored batters show off the detail in but anything will look nice. Any additions to the batter should be small, like mini-chocolate chips, citrus zest, poppy seeds or finely chopped nuts so they don't sink to the bottom of the cake mold and ruin the design.
The pan should be filled 2/3 full of batter to ensure the entire design of the pan is included in the finished cake. My first attempt using this pan only had the batter reaching slightly above the half-way point, so when it finished baking the batter never rose fully to incorporate all the details of the bottom edge. It still looked nice and tasted great, but I always made extra batter after that, which I use to make mini bundt cakes. Give the pan a good rap or two on the counter before putting it in the oven to release any air bubbles (they interfere with the design.)
Be sure to let the cake rest in the pan after it comes out of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes (but no more) and then put a cooling rack on the top of the pan and turn the pan over. The cake should pop right out. I've made many and never had one stick. The key to good release is in using a baking spray and allowing the 10-15 minute rest period before unmolding. If after baking the bottom of the cake is uneven, before unmolding, take a bread knife and gently cut straight across to slice off the high parts so the cake will sit flat. Never use metal utensils on the pan or harsh scouring pads. With a little care the pan should last a lifetime.
Rating: 5 / 5


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Comrades Marathon, Durban / Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
The oldest and largest ultra-marathon in the world.
The Comrades Marathon was first organised in 1921 by Vic Clapham who had marched 1,700 miles through Africa's eastern savannah during WWI in pursuit of German and local guerrilla forces. Thirty-four runners took park in the first event. Today the event attracts 11,000 participants each year.