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Is it just me or does this time-change throw everybody off? Especially the kids! My Gosh, I can't catch a break! The baby wants to go to sleep at 6 p.m., then she's up at 4 a.m. singing goo goo gah gah in bed…and baby girl is loud. Because of her singing, the 3-year old wakes up, and then it's a party in the kitchen hours before the rest of the country has brushed their teeth.
The other morning, while the baby was singing in her crib and Ana was jumping, I was in the kitchen fixing lunch for the hubs before he went to work, and this Crescent Rolls Pear Tart for brunch with a friend. She and I both take our kids to preschool in the morning and sometimes we go grab a cup of coffee for the 2 hours that they are in school. But, this time around I invited her to come by our house for coffee and dessert.
At first I was going to make some cookies, but then I thought that's too predictable; lets do something different. I opened up the pantry, the fridge, scanned the fruit bowl, and after a little process of elimination, I whipped up this delicious tart that took me minutes to put together. There wasn't a crust to make, nor to roll, and baking time was long enough to change the baby's diaper and brush Ana's hair. Ding! It was done!
I took Ana to school, my friend came by, we ate half the tart, picked up the kids, and play time was over. Back to reality.
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- 1 can Crescent Rolls
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 3 Anjou Pears , peeled, cored, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- Preheat oven to 375
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with baking spray
- Unroll the crescent rolls dough without separating it into triangles and put it on the prepared baking sheet
- Crumble the goat cheese on top of the dough
- Put the sliced pears in a medium-sized bowl, add in the lemon juice, light brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix until well incorporated
- Layer the sliced pears, slightly overlapping, over the goat cheese
- Add the chopped walnuts on top of the pears
- Put the tart in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let tart stand in the oven for another 3 minutes.
- Make a mixture of honey and water
- Take the tart out of the oven and drizzle with the honey glaze.
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Complex just put out this fun video that shows what happens when couples swap clothes and imitate each other.
This addition to their YouTube channel takes their "Couples Games" video series to a new level entirely.
Naturally, the guys end up discovering things they might otherwise have never uncovered, especially when it comes to women's clothes.
"Aren't you cold wearing this?"
A bit breezy?
"I understand the yoga pants now."
When they're asked to imitate each other, they don't let the audience down...
Revealing the endearing — and sometimes infuriating — nuances that make their significant other significant.
Watch the entire video here.
No one knows you better than your significant other: your vulnerabilities, your strengths, your weirdnesses... That's part of what makes being in a relationship with someone so great: the feeling of being known by another human being.
If you liked this, please share it with your friends and significant other.


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Theology of history
If the Resurrection of Christ is true (and it is true), if the whole of Revelations (Old and New Testament) is true (and it is true), if Pentecost (and therefore, the founding of the Church) is true (and it is true), then the total history of the world (i.e. of the Church and peoples of the whole earth) has a meaning, a direction and a well-defined purpose: Christ is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end of the total history of the world: history implements a plan in which Christ is the efficient cause, exemplary cause and final cause. World history is Christocentric: this conclusion is inescapable (history is the biography of one person, of Christ, says Fornari).
The third world war is now physically impossible because if men go to war, they will do one thing: they will destroy the world; they will shatter the earth; they will eradicate the human race! But if this is true, and it is true, there is no way that scientists and politicians cannot agree on it. In fact, they agree, and we can say that for the first time in world history, war (as a means of solving the political and economic problems etc. that divide peoples) is forbidden: the method of war must be replaced by the method of peace, the method of negotiations, the meeting, convergence: in other words, the method that is truly human!
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Samuli Mikkonen in Tampere: Composed Moods and Spontaneous Energy
Tampere, Finland
November 2, 2003
Since Louis Armstrong, jazz has been a soloist's art form where listeners long to hear the individual unfold their emotions in either tightly-constructed phrases or volcanic bursts of sound. In contrast, classical music has built a tradition of expressing emotion through the calculated construction of ensembles. Aside from Ellington, Mingus and a handful of others, very few jazz artists have managed to write music for large ensembles that can express intensely focused moods. Between these two approaches is where Finnish pianist Samuli Mikkonen finds himself, and as he shows again and again during his set at the Tampere Jazz Happening, a large ensemble and expressiveness do not exclude each other.
His 7 Henkeä ensemble features some of the most original Finnish voices on the reed instruments-Sakari Kukko, Pepa Päivinen, Pentti Lahti, Jorma Tapio and Sonny Henilä-and one of the most in-demand rhythm sections-drummer Mika Kallio and bassist Uffe Krokfors. Such a collection of voices allows Mikkonen to flexibly organize the voices into different groups, working with the focus of a classical composer and the ear for individual voices of Mingus and Ellington.
Moods of melancholy and mystery dominate Mikkonen's compositions, manifesting themselves in crowded unison horn textures, broad piano chords and drifting rhythm support. Many of them combine written ensemble passages interspersed with improvised space for solos or group interaction. "Varjot horizontissa" begins with thick horn harmony that echoes the blues in feeling but not in form. The sound quivers like someone aching for something just beyond their reach. As the tune progresses, Mikkonen and Krokfors duet, then Lahti and Krokfors, then Tapio takes a solo. The group continually revisits the original harmony, and each time the sound aches even more, becoming more and more full-bodied.
Kallio keeps the improvised sections from wandering too far astray by giving shape to the soloists' expressions. Under Tapio's solo he grows from sharp accents to shimmering propulsion. On the long "Päijänne" he adds a light. Lilting pulse with the kantele, a Finnish folk instrument similar to a cymbalon.
Mikkonen also works as a shaper during the performance, with his playing and his directing. He marks out the dynamic steps of Sibelius' "Sydämeni laulu," and on the already-mentioned "Päijänne" he guides the expanding and contracting volume of the group with hand signals. As an instrumentalist he contributes to the tunes mostly by comping, but not in the sense of accompanying. His comping is spontaneous composition. His rich, detailed figures expand the song structure, at once suggesting new directions and sustaining the mood.
The jazz tradition has long wrestled with the tension between the soloist's voice and the group's interaction. Mikkonen has forged a middle path that turns the group into one expressive voice by abandoning a rigid adherence to a chord structure or rhythmic motif and expanding the role of dynamics, volume and timbre. One wonders what kind of music will develop when he turns his focus to rhythmic textures. For now, listeners can simply lose themselves in his dark, densely layered moods and savor the deep sense of longing buried within them.
Complete coverage of the 2003 Tampere Jazz Festival...
Tampere Jazz Happening: Speaking a Universal Language
Wibutee in Tampere: Club Music and Jazz Collide
Erik Truffaz in Tampere: Fusion for the 21st Century
The Bad Plus in Tampere: Cinematic Trio Images
The Electrics in Tampere: All-Acoustic Electricity
Kornstad Trio in Tampere: Improvisation as Negotiation
Scorch Trio in Tampere: If Hendrix and Coltrane had a Love Child...
Uri Caine's Bedrock 3 in Tampere: Too Many DJs
Gnomus & Jukka Gustavsson in Tampere: The Wit of the Improviser
William Parker's Healing Song in Tampere
Samuli Mikkonen in Tampere: Composed Moods and Spontaneous Energy
Louis Sclavis in Tampre: Memories of a Naples that Never Was


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There is a lot of feminist in-fighting. I realize that the word "feminist" can mean any number of things to people – depending on who you ask. As far as feminism for me, it means not treating women as second class citizens. It means treating them equally. While, I personally like to acknowledge there ARE differences in men and women, either physically or evolutionarily, some people like to be gender-blind and they are entitled to that. I think that acknowledging differences means we can celebrate them rather than pretend they don't exist.
I also don't believe most feminists want to elevate women above men, nor do they want to deny that men have issues of their own to deal with. I don't wish to diminish them as victims. That isn't what feminism is supposed to be.
At any rate, the issue I have taken recently has been regarding "age gap" and "power gap" (that's what I'm going to call it) relationships.
The matter first arose when I was reading a John Green blog entry about a young man who took advantage of a young woman at a con, in which the young man represented part of Green's empire – DFTBA. I have little doubt that that relationship was ill-fated and ill-advised and there does seem to be elements of abuse and possibly rape (the girl was underage, but I don't know how far apart their ages were – and I don't have the whole story – this was internet based chatter). The whole thing unfolded on Tumblr, and John and Hank Green were pretty upset. Understandably.
That topic came up in a later Laci Green video. I enjoy Laci Green tremendously and I have long wished there had been somebody like her when I was coming of age in the early 1980s. We had Dr. Ruth. Not bad, but Laci is vibrant, smart and hip and fun. Plus, she's in video format, which is incredibly helpful. Anyway – in the video about how to practice good consent Laci Green says that a person who is a fan of a celebrity CANNOT give consent. I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THAT.
YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO AT THIS LINK (I do recommend this for great consent tips!)
At 3:24 where "Consent CANNOT Happen Even With a Verbal Yes" under situation #3 When You Hold Authority" over somebody. I agree that ethically therapists and physicians, teachers and so forth should NOT be having sex with any students, patients, etc. I am less enthusiastic about the whole celebrity and YouTube celebrity thing.
In fact, despite Laci Green being a big proponent of feminism, mutual consent, empowerment, and a generally sex positive attitude, I think the idea that a person (in this case I am talking about women, since I am talking about feminism) cannot in some cases give consent if there is a power imbalance actually DIMINISHES women. To me it is decidedly UN-feminist to suggest a 20 year old woman can't give consent to have sex with with, say, David Bowie if the occasion should arise. Or an 18 year old man can't give consent to have sex with Beyonce or a favorite YouTuber he worships – male or female. Or for that matter I – a 44 year old woman – couldn't give consent to have sex with Viggo Mortenson. Viggo – if you happen to read this – call me!
There are all kinds of ways power is in and out of balance in sexual relationships (and pretty much all relationships). I think I understand why some girls and young women are getting a mixed message about feminism making victims out of them and they don't like being seen as victims. I can totally understand that.
The fact is that women can make choices to have sex with whomever they so desire. Sometimes they will make mistakes. Not every sexual misstep has to be a victim/victimizer situation. Some are definitely unethical – but that still does not make them criminal.
What I think has happened here is that for so many years women's concerns and abuses have been systemically ignored by the power structure. And still are. So there is a push back to keep it from happening and define what is and what isn't assault or abuse. We need those things in place to protect people. Laci has a lot of fantastic advice in her videos and I highly recommend them. But I do not agree with her on that particular point and I think it also drives this idea that the anti-feminists are picking up. Even though Laci doesn't say it's only women – I think because of the situation and where it stemmed from sort of implies it to the audience.
This is never going to be easy. We have to talk these things out, but we've got to stop fighting about it.


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Population Modeller
This is a population simulator. It
simulates a popualtion of a small group of people. Set them up in their own world and
vary the ages, IQs and initial starting points and watch how they progress of
the years.
The model is based on a cellular automata model, where a person can occupy a
single position on a map and can interact with its immediate neighbour.
For more information please download this more detailed description :
How to use it:
When you have downloaded the application, fire it up and you can set up
various scenarios for the world and watch how it pans out over time.
Try it it's fun. Like the film 'Idiocracy' the scallies shalt inherit the
earth ...
The app was developed using
C# Winforms. There is an underlying 'populaiton modeller engine.
This includes classes such as
Person/Population/World/Mortality/Maps/Mathematical functions/Interfaces.
It should install from the following link.
Goto : Downloads/PopMod/Publish.htm
To Do:
Sort out the bugs
This was developed for my own benefit and for fun. It is not a commercial
product and have not been thoroughly tested etc.
April 2012
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Folic acid has long been known for drastically reducing the risk of neural tube defects in babies, but new research sheds light on possible consequences of the "if some is good, more is better" approach to supplementation. In a recent study, scientists investigated the effects of moderate folic acid supplementation on reproductive outcomes in mice.
Female mice were fed either folic acid-supplemented or control diets before and during pregnancy. Researchers found that in female mice with a certain genetic deficiency involved in methylation (called MTHFD1 R653Q), the incidence of embryonic defects and developmental delays actually increased when given supplemental folic acid, compared to mice on a control diet. These findings suggest gene-nutrient interactions (in this case, folic acid with MTHFD1 R653Q), thereby complicating recommendations for supplemental nutrients during pregnancy. Assessing your micronutrient levels before and during pregnancy with a SpectraCell Micronutrient Test is a convenient way to discover and replete micronutrient deficiencies before they become a problem, which can benefit both mother and child.
For additional reading refer to the abstract, Moderate folic acid supplementation and MTHFD1-synthetase deficiency in mice, a model for the R653Q variant, result in embryonic defects and abnormal placental development, published in the November 2016 issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.


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March 12, 2018 Announcements
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'Voice' alum Meghan Linsey brings tour to Lancaster
If you go
What: Meghan Linsey
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23
Where: Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St., Lancaster
Cost: $10-$12
Purchase tickets: Visit chameleonclub.net
More information: Visit meghanlinsey.com or follow Linsey on Twitter ; Facebook ; Instagram ; and YouTube
Just a year ago, singer Meghan Linsey said she'd never given much thought to auditioning for another reality singing competition like "The Voice."
She and her singing partner Josh Jones — who together made up the country duo Steel Magnolia — had already won CMT's singing competition "Can You Duet" in 2009. And after parting ways with Jones in 2013, she was focused on pursuing a solo career of her own.
But when "The Voice" casting producers called her and asked if she'd be interested in auditioning for season eight, Linsey said she couldn't say no.
"For everyone to know me and not just Steel Magnolia, I thought it was a great opportunity, and I took it," Linsey said. "It let me come out on the other side and have people know my name and have people know who I am as an artist."
While on the show, which premiered in February, Linsey spent many 16 to 20 hour days working and being coached by judge and country singer Blake Shelton. Linsey first met Shelton when she opened for him at age 15, just a year after she started playing gigs as a solo artist in Louisiana and Texas.
"I know (Shelton) doesn't remember me from that long ago, but he does remember me from Steel Magnolia," Linsey, now 29, said. "We were a really good match. He was trusting of me and how I know myself and my song selection."
On May 19 during the finale episode, Linsey was named runner-up behind Sawyer Fredericks.
Now, five months later, Linsey is bringing her solo tour to the Chameleon Club in Lancaster Oct. 23.
She said she's most looking forward to the small, intimate vibe of the venue.
"I love little places that have good sounds that allow me to tell stories and sing," Linsey said. "It feels like you're playing a show in your living room, and that's what makes it special."
Fans can expect to hear some of their favorite songs from "The Voice," like "Girl Crush," as well as some songs from her new EP "Believer."
The six-track EP, released in July, has more of a soulful pop sound than her previously recorded music, but her song-writing still retains the storytelling aspect that she loves about country music.
"Every song I write is a story song," she said. "Everything pulls from real life. Everything I've been through, you can hear that on the record."
For Linsey, the message of "Believer" is about empowering women.
"(It's about) letting women know they can come out positive on the other side," she said. "The EP is about a message of hope more than anything."


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It's been quite a month for Neil Patrick Harris. First, his performance in David Fincher's smash hit Gone Girl was one of the film's most memorable moments. Then, he was announced as next year's Oscars host. And, today Vulture has confirmed that the talented multi-hyphenate will host his very own variety show on NBC.
The show will be modeled after the wildly popular U.K. variety show Saturday Night Takeaway, which airs on ITV. "As I watched the show, I couldn't stop smiling. Now that I've seen many seasons, my face hurts. It's a game changer," Harris said in a statement. "Nothing like this has been done before, and its unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun!"
The show will feature "comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities and appearances by A-list stars," NBC confirmed. The move makes sense for the network, which struck gold when it enlisted Jimmy Fallon to host The Tonight Show. Fallon has since used his versatility and mass appeal to make the network's late night staple more relevant than it has been in decades.
Like The Tonight Show, Harris' show will also be based in New York. Though NBC has already ordered ten episodes, all we know regarding a premiere date is that it will begin airing sometime in 2015, according to Orly Adelson, the president of ITV Studios America. (Vulture)


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Friday, May 15, 2009
Blueberry-Coconut Pound Cake Muffins
So, there's this girl that lives in my building. Actually, she lives on my floor. And she's kind of a beoyotch with a capital B. At least... she seems to be that way. I mean, for instance, she's seen me bumbling towards the elevator... arms full of heavy grocery bags and she makes no attempt to hold the elevator open for an extra 3 seconds, so that I don't have to stand there waiting for 4 minutes while our super duper slow elevator goes up 4 floors, let's her off, and then comes back down 4 floors to me. I mean, for chrissakes, we live on the same floor and I'm carrying 26 pounds worth of groceries! Arg!
Anyway, it's because of this... and because of the fact that when I bought this damn condo, I envisioned that along with the 763 sq feet of my very own property, I'd be getting a "Friends-esque" atmosphere. I assumed it would be like living in a college dorm again... except... instead of sneaking Natty Light in for togo parties, we'd be sipping wine at tapas parties.
I don't know any of my neighbors. I mean... I've met my next door neighbor. But, I don't know her. So, I'm toying with the idea of throwing a little "get to know each other" floor party. The idea is... I'll make some little flyers, post them around all over the floor and hopefully some people will come over and we can get to know each other better. Or at the VERY LEAST meet each other.
This post really has NOTHING to do with this recipe, except... the recipe is really good. Like, damn good. It's the kind of recipe that you want to share with your neighbors. When they've had a rough time or when they're just moving into the neighborhood, whip up a batch of these bad boys, and you'll have friends for life. These are the type of muffins that could warm up even the beoyotch from my floor's icy cold heart.
Also... a little housekeeping note... if you normally read my blog in a reader, check out my actual blog. I made a new header this week! I was getting sick of the old one and I feel like this one is a little more personal and casual. Let me know what you think!
Individual Blueberry-Coconut Pound Cake Muffins
recipe adapted from Gourmet Magazine
This recipe is super easy. The muffins come out sweet with a crumb that is exactly like a pound cake. Be sure to grease your muffin tin well, or to use liners, because these muffins will stick to your pan, if you don't.
I cup sugar
2 tsps of freshly grated orange zest
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
5 tbsps of heavy cream
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup plus 3 tbsps flaked coconut
1/2 cup blueberries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter and flour 7 1/2 inch muffin cups.
Put the cup of sugar and the orange zest together in a large bowl and gently press the sugar together with the zest between your fingertips. Releasing the oils from the zest.
Add butter and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in cream, then flour and salt, on low speed until just combined. Stir in the 1/2 cup of coconut and gently stir in the blueberries.
Spoon batter in muffin cups, filling the cups and smoothing the tops. Sprinkle tops with the remaining 3 tbsps of coconut.
Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean and edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Invert onto a rack and cool.
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- Sarah said...
Like the new header!! :)
- May 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM
- Mary said...
It is too bad for your neighbor that she isn't nicer to you because then she might get one of the leftover blueberry muffins :)....looks great.
- May 15, 2009 at 11:59 AM
- Elyse said...
What a bia! I can't stand that the girl won't even hold the elevator for two seconds more. UGH. Anyway, I hope you do have a get together, and I hope you do make these muffins because you just can't beat blueberry and coconut :) Sorry I've been away from blogging/commenting for so long. I just finished up with my exams and am finally getting around to my google reader :) Everything looks delicious! Oh, and your new header looks so awesome!
- May 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM
- Heidi said...
I just read your little story about your bitchy neighbor. She sounds like a dream. Not!! Did you have your little "get together" at your place that you mentioned? That sounds like a wonderful idea. I would love to attend something like that.
Anyway, this is the first time I've read your blog and the blueberry coconut muffins are what led me here! Mmmm...they look decadent. I'm going to spend some time checking out all of your other recipes.
I just started a baking blog a couple of months ago and I would love for you to take a peek. There is not a whole lot on there since it's fairly new but stay tuned!
- June 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- NaTy said...
i need to make these. i'm all about anything blueberry
thanks for sharing :)
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It is inescapable and undeniable that we live in a finite world. It is also becoming widely accepted that we are using resources and polluting air, land and water at unsustainable levels. That's why the term 'sustainability' is pervading many aspects of government policy, locally, nationally and internationally, and prompting business and industry to radically change the ways they operate.
Inside Gatwick's 'world-first' waste management plant
Gatwick's newly opened £3.8m waste processing plant takes the airport to brave new heights for sustainable aviation. Join edie on the ground for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video tour of this state-of-the-art facility, and read the full case study to find out how it works.
Breakthroughs for biofuel in aviation and transport sectors
Car manufacturer SEAT has provided insight into its innovative project that turns wastewater into a biomethane fuel capable of reducing CO2 emissions by 80% compared to traditional vehicles, while NASA has released data on the viability on using biofuels in jet engines.
EU sees 'strategic advantage' of biofuels in aviation
In sectors like aviation where decarbonisation options are limited, there is a strategic advantage in encouraging the use of biofuels, a European Commission official has said.
Inside Heathrow 2.0: a flight path towards true sustainability leadership
Heathrow has just unveiled a sustainability strategy that could prove a game-changer for sustainable aviation. But does it make the airport's controversial expansion worthwhile? edie editor Luke Nicholls sits down with the firm's director of sustainability and executive director of expansion to find out.
Heathrow 2.0: Airport launches sustainability super-strategy ahead of expansion
A rapid transition to 100% renewable energy, the development of a Centre of Excellence for sustainable aviation, and the carbon-neutral expansion to a third runway are among the key commitments made by Heathrow Airport in a bold new CSR strategy.
Report: Heathrow expansion will create a 'black hole' in future carbon budgets
The UK Government's lack of commentary on how it plans to mitigate the environmental impacts of the third runway expansion at Heathrow Airport could create a "black hole" in future carbon budgets, a new report has warned.
Heathrow 'surprised' as Government omits air quality regulation from plans
Heathrow Airport has today (3 February) urged the Government to ensure independent regulation of the air quality impact of the Airport's expansion, a day after ministers launched a consultation on proposals for the third runway.


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Renowned worldwide for his stellar work with fashion power-house Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld has expanded his signature style to his brand new childrenswear designs.
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We are a group of keen, amateur film makers who use video cameras as the basis of our craft.
Our group contains members of all skill levels, from basic beginners, to advanced semi-professional.
Our goal is to work together and benefit from each other's skills, experience and creativity to ensure everyone gets the maximum enjoyment from their film-making.
Currently the club has no planned meetings due to lack of members.
If anybody requires any help or advice on filming and editing then we are happy to try and help. Please use the Contact Us Online form.
Fireworks Film
On the left our club video - Stoke Mandeville Fireworks on 5 November 2011
Aylesbury Camcorder club members promotional video for Age UK Buckinghamshire
Our club has has filmed and edited a 10 minute promotional video for Age UK Bucks and this can be viewed below.
ACE meetings
We no longer hold regular meetings..
If anybody requires any help or advice on filming and editing then we are happy to try and help.
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Coral Stitch Stitching Guide
Coral stitch is a knotted stitch, sometimes even called coral knot, and it's worked on a line. You can stitch the lines straight or curved, and because it has little knots along the line, it's a good way to add some texture to whatever you're stitching.
As you stitch, you go through the fabric and knot the embroidery floss on the surface of the fabric.
The stitch can be worked left to right as shown above, or in whatever direction feels most comfortable to you. My favorite way it to stitch vertically from bottom to top.
Stitch Instructions
To work the coral stitch, bring the needle up along the line. In a small, single stitch, go down through the fabric (point 1) and back up again (point 2).
The needle should be perpendicular to the line you're working, with points 1 and 2 on each side of the line.
With the needle still through the fabric, bring the working thread over the needle, then under the tip. Pull the needle through, and as you do, the knot will form.
As you pull the thread, it helps to hold the working thread taut as long as possible. This keeps the stitch leading up to the knot tight.
Repeat along the line, spacing the knots as close or as far apart as you wish.
To end one length of thread, go down through the fabric immediately after a knot stitch, between points 1 and 2. Start a new thread coming up at the same point.
Alternate Method
What is described above is the sewing method for coral stitch, and in my opinion, it's the easier way. However, you can also use the stabbing method (bringing the needle all the way down and through the fabric and then back up again).
For this method, take the needle down through the fabric at point 1, but don't pull the working thread through all the way. Lay the working thread along the line you are working, forming a loop leading to point 1.
Bring the needle back up at point 2, going through the loop. Pull the thread to tighten the knot.Continue to 2 of 2 below.
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Completed Coral Stitch
Completed coral stitch will look like this. The example above was stitched with six strands of cotton embroidery floss, but you can use any embroidery thread.
On the left side, the stitches are a little less than 1/4" apart, and at the right side of the line, they are closer together. Adjusting the spacing is a great way to alter the look of this stitch.
Use this stitch for making borders or lines, or for stitching curly hair or fur. It would even make fun lettering. Of course, you can also use it for embroidering its namesake coral in underwater scenes!
Coral stitch can also be stitched in close rows as a fill stitch, similar to as you would with chain stitch. Space the placement of the knots so the rows nest together.
Give this stitch a try and then try it again and again!


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5% Off Expedia Rate Hotels for NPP Members
Please note that I receive compensation for many links on this blog. American Express and other banks are advertising partners of this site. Read my Advertiser Disclosure policy to learn more.
Does the company you work for have an agreement with the group purchasing organization called National Purchasing Partners (NPP)? If so you may be eligible to get 5% off all your Expedia hotel bookings, whether for business or leisure.
If you already have an NPP member ID number (whether employee or owner), go to mynpp.com and register with your member ID number. The passcode is your zip code.
Once logged in, click on "access discount", which will bring you to Expedia. Log in to your account there, and each time going forward you'll see a banner at the top.
Once you select an Expedia Rate hotel and get to the payment page, you can select the automatic code that says, "NPP 5% Hotel Discount" to apply the coupon.
The coupon cannot be applied to packages, so you'd need to make separate transactions for each.
If you're a business owner and want to join NPP, follow these steps –
Navigate to mynpp.com
Click "Join Now", select your industry from the market segment menu, and complete the form. You'll receive an email in the next day or so with your login/password.
Not everyone will be able to access this discount, but there are thousands of employees who have NPP membership and may not be aware that they qualify for the discount. 5% isn't much, but every little bit of savings is good!
Here's the Q&A from the NPP Expedia discount page.
Q. Do I need to log into my NPP account before I can access the coupon?
A. No. Once you have registered for the Expedia discount from the NPP site, you can go directly to Expedia.com and you will see the coupon code after you have logged in.
Q. I already have an Expedia account; do I need to create a new one through NPP?
A. No. You can use an existing Expedia account but you are required to visit the NPP site at least once before you can access the discount. After the first successful log in, you can go directly to Expedia to book your travel. You will always have the option to use the NPP coupon code for qualifying hotels when logged into Expedia.
Q. How do I link my existing Expedia account to my NPP account?
A. To link the two accounts, log on to mynpp.com, go to the Expedia page and click "Access Discount Now." You will be redirected to Expedia's website where you will be asked to log in. Your accounts will then be linked and you will not have to complete this process again in the future.
Q. Do I need to be signed into my Expedia account to use the coupon?
A. Yes. To view or access the coupon code you must be logged in to your Expedia account that was previously registered through myNPP.com.
Q. Can I use my coupon for anything on Expedia?
A. The coupon is only applicable for 'Expedia Rate' hotels which are pre-paid, stand-alone hotels that are booked and paid in full online. The coupon cannot be applied to bundled packages or vacation packages that include a hotel.
Q. Can I use my coupon if I'm booking more than one hotel room?
A. No. The coupon can only be applied to one hotel room at a time. To apply it to multiple rooms, you will need to make separate transactions.
Q. Can I purchase a hotel and a flight at the same time and still apply the coupon code to my hotel?
A. The coupon cannot be applied to bundled packages or vacation packages that include a hotel. You will need to make two separate transactions.
Q. How do I enter the coupon code?
A. You have two options. On the billing and delivery page, you can simply enter the coupon code in the coupon field or you can select the NPP 5% hotel coupon code from the coupon dropdown box.
Q. I can't see my coupon code on the billing and delivery page.
A. To see the coupon code, you must be logged in to your Expedia account that was previously registered through myNPP.com.
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Confession time. I came to love crime writing – through which I release aggressive impulses in fictional characters who do the things that civilized people never should do – as a reaction to strangers who have tried to joke with me about grammar. (Okay, this is a false confession, but I don't care: I'm going with it.)
You see, in my day job, I teach British Romantic literature, focusing on poetry by guys like William Wordsworth, and often when I explain this to people I meet at parties or in the neighborhood or on the beach, they step back, laugh nervously, and say, "You're an English teacher? Uh-oh, I'd better watch my grammar!"
I've long thought that the right response would be to punch these people in the jugular and then calmly recite Wordsworth's "Daffodils" while waiting for the police to arrive. Or to mimic and mock them: "Uh- oh, I'd better watch my grammar? I'd hate to diagram that fucking sentence!" Or to play silent and hard and disappear into a bottle of whiskey.
Fortunately, though, I've released my negative energies into fictional characters. So, instead, I respond calmly and politely. I tell them, "I'm more interested in how people talk than how they should talk. People at the university where I work say 'whom' a lot and they know the difference between 'lie' and 'lay', so if you're talking to them you probably should say 'whom' and know the difference between 'lie' and 'lay.' But if you join some of my other friends and me for a beer and start saying 'whom' and correcting them when they confuse 'lie' and 'lay,' you'll probably get punched in the jugular. That's because we're talking with another grammar. Two groups. Two grammars. Both grammars have rules and conventions. The only difference is that if you break the rules of the academic grammar someone will put a C- at the top of your essay, and if you break the rules of the nonacademic grammar you'll get punched in the throat.
"So, no," I say to my new acquaintances, "I won't correct your grammar. In fact, I celebrate your grammar, whatever it is."
If I've convinced my new acquaintances, they smile and say, "Cool! Let's you and me go get a beer and talk some more," and then I get to make soft clicking noises and say, "That's 'you and I.'"


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The wait is finally over. The Phantom Dust re-release launches tomorrow (Tuesday 5/16) and it's FREE on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. If you have not played Phantom Dust and own one of these platforms you owe it to yourself to check it out. If the strategy of card games intrigues you, but you prefer your action in real-time – like a fighting game, this is the video game for you!
If you're looking for help with the game, be sure to check out or Guides, the Arsenal Lab, and of course the helpful community in the Forums! Don't forget to grab the free DLC, the Multiplayer Starter Pack to jump right into deck building and multiplayer.
Get it, get into it, and we'll see you on the surface!


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Setting Up Web Hosting On Your Site: Why You Need It To Grow Your Presence
Having a website is quite the norm today, especially when you want to put your business out there or even sell your own skills to the world. However, establishing your own site is hard work and having the design and contents planned out is only the tip of the iceberg. One of the most challenging parts of establishing your website is web hosting, which is the process of actually putting up your site online, for the whole world to access.
People who have no background in computer technology or web hosting usually find the topic far too complicated and impossible to learn. Web hosting is too technical and complex for those unfamiliar with it. Because of this, a lot of people get discouraged to pursue having their own website. Many dismiss the idea once they face the complex procedure of web hosting. Little do they know that many web hosting experts offer their services in putting up a website. What you can do now is to have someone set up web hosting on your site and see it go live without having to break a sweat.
When looking for web hosting service provider, make sure you get the best one for you. Ask about their background and experience. Try and see if they can give you a portfolio of websites that they have successfully hosted. It is a good indicator if they have a website dedicated to their services since you will be able to see that they can get the job done. Moreover, check out reviews and comments on their services. Are they trustworthy? Do they deliver on time? Are they up to date with the latest technologies? Make sure you're getting the services who can provide what you are looking for in web hosting.
Finding a professional web hosting provider on the Internet will be a breeze but selecting one would be quite the challenge. Remember to find one that is best for you and your needs. You need to know what you want your website to look like and what purpose you want it to serve. It is important to know that having a website running is indeed an investment so don't be afraid to shell out some money for web hosting. After all, it is rest assured that this investment is good and has a potential to grow.


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CHICAGO (CBS) — An acid spill near U.S. Cellular Field has prompted officials to close nearby streets, exits from the Dan Ryan Expressway Wednesday afternoon.
Fire Department crews were sent to 35th Street and Wentworth Avenue around 12:30 p.m., after a tanker truck carrying 3,600 gallons of muriatic acid began leaking its contents, according to Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. The fire department estimates 500 gallons of acid were leaked.
Two contractors were called in, one to pump the acid to another tanker, the other to help with cleanup. Just before 6 p.m. Chicago Fire Media reported the spill on the ground was neutralized.
No injuries were reported, but officials closed Wentworth Avenue and LaSalle Street between 33rd Street and Pershing Road Wednesday afternoon. The 35th Street bridge over the Dan Ryan Expressway also was closed, as were the 35th Street and Pershing Road entrance and exit ramps.
CTA Red Line trains were bypassing the 35th/Sox station, but around 2:20 p.m. service resumed at the station. Passengers must use the 33rd Street entrance as the 35th Street entrance remains closed.
Metra had closed the nearby 35th Street/"Lou" Jones station, but service on the Rock Island line have resumed stopping at the 35th Street station.
The street closures did not appear to be preventing fans from getting into U.S. Cellular Field for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers.
Fans leaving the game were directed to access the Dan Ryan from 31st and 33rd Streets to the north of the ballpark and 39th Street/Pershing to the south.
The Fire Department used a mobile ventilation unit to keep fumes away from the ballpark.


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I remember very vividly thinking on my fifth birthday that I had truly arrived at maturity. I was leaning back against a hosepipe reel in my back garden and watching my dad play with all of my other five-year-old friends on a bouncy castle. My party included cheese and pineapple sticks and free flow raspberry and orange Calypso drinks. I felt, very surely, that I was rollin' with the big boys. Now, at twenty-six. I think I may have been slightly premature in my thinking. In fact, I'm starting to worry that my adult certificate might never arrive at all. Here is a poem I wrote on the topic.
Emily x
Adulthood: A Formal Complaint
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write to inform you that it has been 8 years
and my manual is – annoyingly – yet to arrive.
I've been waiting patiently for all this time
and doing my best to keep myself alive
with Google searches and the advice of friends.
But messages are mixed and it's hard to see
whether I'm getting the most up to date version.
It'd be nice to get a bit of clarity.
For instance:
Am I supposed to be an achievement machine?
Or living each day as though it's my last?
'Cause I've Carpe Diemed lots of wine this week
but now I can't seem to run as fast.
– Should I count nights out or calories in?
– Is melanoma worth it for a perma-tan?
– Do I really need to worry about aspartame?
– and what am I supposed to look for in a man?!
In summary I'd be pleased if you'd get in touch
enclosing my manual A.S.A.P.
Your ever hopeful member,
Emily x


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Planetizen Newswire
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Renting or Buying? The Math Figures Differently around the Country
"An analysis by The New York Times finds that in the country's most expensive places, including New York, the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, buying a home again looks like a perilous investment, based on the relationship between their prices and rents or incomes," reports Neil Irwin.
Moreover, "in a longer list of areas, including Boston, Miami and Washington, prices have risen enough that buying is no longer the bargain it looked to be a few years ago."
Per the analysis of the New York Times online calculator that gives prospective renters and buyers data with which to make decisions, the experience is split depending on location around the country. For instance, "[in] the once-frothy markets of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla., for example, the typical home price is still 30 to 40 percent below 2006 levels, even more if one accounts for inflation." However, "across much of California and the Northeast, prices are now high enough that the costs of owning a home – property taxes, repairs, fees to real-estate agents and mortgage interest – may outweigh the financial benefits, including the tax break."


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In our constant effort to provide the very best cutting edge methods to treat varicose veins we can also offer Clarivein treatment to our patients. Clarivein treats the varicose veins which cause spider veins, thread veins or broken veins and the restless leg syndrome.
The British Varicose Vein Centre has a pioneering and dedicated tradition in offering keyhole treatment for varicose veins. As a result of this specialisation, patients enjoy a walk in and walk out environment so that a return to work or gym activities with minimal downtime is common.
Clarivein treatment for varicose veins is performed under local anaesthetic and is a keyhole treatment for varicose veins in which the internal lining of the main feeding varicose vein is destroyed by a rotating wire in conjunction with a chemical agent. The varicose vein will stop working all together and then vanish over a short period. This is all achieved through a single pin hole.
The advantages of Clarivein treatment for varicose veins over other key hole varicose vein treatments such as endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins or radiofrequency treatment for varicose veins is that it is quicker, only minimal local anaesthetic is given and there is less bruising. There is also no heating of the varicose vein.
Clarivein treatment for varicose veins is however a new treatment and so the long term data is not yet available. Despite this, the early data we have suggests it is an excellent method of treating varicose veins. Not all varicose vein treatment is suitable for Clarivein and will therefore complement existing varicose vein treatment.
Our vascular specialists will guide and advise you on best treatment for your specific vein needs.


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Flourish ornaments
On this page you can download a collection that contains 6 Flourish ornaments suitable for various decorating techniques. The ornaments are well-drawn and all you need to do is just scale it to the desired size and then color it to your liking.
License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported
The collection can be downloaded in CAD (.dwg) or vector (.eps and .svg) file formats, and all the illustrations can be easily edited or modified using appropriate software.
These flourish ornaments could potentially look nice with some of your designs.


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In an SEC filing and press release Thursday, LMI Aerospace (NASDAQ: LMIA) announced that it has agreed to purchase privately held Valent Aerostructures, a provider of complex, structural components, major sub-assemblies and machined parts for OEM and Tier 1 airframe manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries.
Initial consideration for the deal will be approximately $237 million, less retained indebtedness of approximately $12.6 million. In addition, if Valent hits certain financial goals over the coming years, LMI could pay an additional amount of up to $40 million in "earn out."
Payment will be in the form of LMI common shares and cash, with the likely outcome, absent a steep fall in the stock price of LMI, being $15 million worth of shares, and the balance in cash.
The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) has agreed to provide up to $300 million in financing to fund the transaction, which will be essential to the deal. LMI currently has only a little over $100,000 in the bank. LMI and Valent are based in Missouri.