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Our clients are relying on our support this Christmas. For those needing our help Christmas is a particularly challenging time.
For some the choice is stark and fundamental…
Whilst MCTC offers unique support, in terms of accessibility, low to zero cost for the client, and commit to support the client until they regain their independence, this cannot be done without resorting to fundraising.
Generally, we take a passive approach to requesting support, but this Christmas we need to ask directly that you help us if you can.
Giving the gift of hope this Christmas through your generosity of spirit would make a significant difference to the lives of our clients. Providing comfort, solidarity and the help to develop the coping mechanisms they may need.
It is an unfortunate reflection on our world that so many people with very real difficulties find it so hard to get the help they need, because of the crisis of care affecting our country and region. MCTC provides this help, but needs you to sponsor them.
Some of you receiving this, may have already benefitted from MCTC's services; others are associated with the Centre in different ways
This Christmas we particularly need your help. We've made it easy for you to help us by making the following facilities available.
The last 12 months has seen us double the number of clients we are seeing but that placed a strain on our finances.
We urgently need your help so are requesting that you donate as much as you can afford as quickly as possible.
Let us try to bring hope to those in need this Christmas.
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1: September 1st, 2009 | We welcomed a beautiful baby girl
2: Alert and aware still without a single care
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6: A Smile As Sweet As Spring
7: Everyday you learned something new | Motor boat! | December 2009
8: Yummy!
9: Happy 6 Months
10: In Jamaica there are No Problems Only Situations Montego Bay April 2010
11: it's always spring in a mother's heart
12: Love From the moment you arrived we treasured each second | Your first Vacation
14: It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away.
16: "Blossom by blossom the spring begins" | I love to swing!!
17: What is this? I think I need a closer look!
19: A Smile As Sweet As Spring | Jazz Hands
20: Nothing Is So Beautiful As Spring
22: Happy 1st Birthday
23: You smiled after all the guest left
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31: A Smile As Sweet As Spring
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I attended the 22nd "Salon des Vignerons" – an annual, wine-maker & wine-tasting fair that also sells regional foods and other specialties. Held at the town's racetrack, there were more than 260 vendors from all regions of France, Italie, and from Quebec, Canada. I was given a wine glass at the entrance, and as I wandered among the stands and booths, vendors would vivaciously offer and pour free samples of wine or champagne or slice samples of cheeses and hams, as they explained their products' individual nuances. You could taste absolutely everything that was for sale! I tasted Serano ham, Guyere cheese, olives, chocolate made with olive oil instead of butter, salami, and seaweed, just to name a few!
For example, from the Basque region, I sampled a special aperitif or dessert wine that consisted of white grapes and armagnac (delicious)! From Vertus, I tasted three kinds of wine, each one having progressively plus de corps and plus d'attaque (more full-bodied), with the last one having been in the wine cellar for ten years. At the Gremillet stand, I tasted a champagne that was 70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay (fruity but not sweet), and another that was 100% chardonnay (not as round in the mouth). The apple cider booth from Quebec was unusual and very good, with a recommendation to use 'vrai' ice rather than crushed ice. I love champagne, and so, the booths selling 'bubbly' were my favorite — of course, I just had to buy a couple of bottles as souvenirs. What would you have bought?
There was also an impressive wine rack display, with unusual and creative designs of wine decanters and wine fountains. Other displays included the well-known French brand of knives, Laguiole.
All in all, it was a very French and bubbly day, with corks popping and animated discussions about what French people love and take si much pride in — their 'produits du terroir' (regional products)!
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For some reason I seem to need a challenge to get me going on something. I find I can't just get to it on my own. It's the procrastinator in me, I guess. I've started working on a quilt for Anne Marie's 9 patch challenge. Finally, a reason to sew again! I'm having so much fun with it. I almost forgot how much I love to create.
Today while I should have been sewing but wsa reading blogs instead, I found a blog new to me and she is hosting the best challenge ever. Actually, I'll just say that after two years of not sewing or reading any creative blogs, they are all new to me. Anyway, Liesel has challenged us to make one thing every month this year from a craft book we already own. Now how easy is that? I can do that! It will give me a chance to use some of the
hundreds thousands of dollars of books that are sitting in my closet. If I'm smart and crafty, and you know that I am indeed a smart and crafty gal, I can even combine the two challenges. Yessiree, I can make a nine patch something out of a book in my collection! Oh yeah, baby. I know I may seem a bit too excited about that possibility but it's quiet in the house today, I don't have much else going on this afternoon ;-) So, what am I doing sitting in front of my computer, you ask? I don't know, it's time to get sewing.


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Global Aliyah Up 55%, Due Largely to Increased Immigration from France, UkraineSharansky to Jewish Agency Board of Governors: "We expect more than 5,000 Jews to make Aliyah from France by the end of the year – a full one percent of the French Jewish community. Never in the By Jewish Agency on 23 Jun 2014 / 25 Sivan 5774 0
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Aliyah Hits Ten-Year High: Approximately 26,500 New Immigrants Arrived in Israel in 2014Worldwide Aliyah up 32% compared to 2013. For the first time ever, more immigrants came from France than from any other country; Aliyah from Ukraine up 190% – nearly threefold – compared to last year.By Jewish Agency on 02 Jan 2015 / 11 Tevet 5775 0
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Racheli Fraenkel Addresses Jewish Agency Board of Governors, Bringing Meetings to a CloseASHKELON, ISRAEL – The Jewish Agency Board of Governors' meetings drew to a close this afternoon (Tuesday, October 28) in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. Racheli Fraenkel, mother ofBy Jewish Agency on 28 Oct 2014 / 4 Heshvan 5775 0
Jewish Agency Presents NIS 50 Million Aid Package to Residents of Southern IsraelThe Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel, comprised of Jewish leaders from around the world, is meeting in southern Israel; the meetings will center on a comprehensive aid package aimedBy Jewish Agency on 27 Oct 2014 / 3 Heshvan 5775 0
Our Days Have Become Intense, Anxious — TumultuousPowerful thoughts from the desk of Natan Sharansky, as violence in Israel escalates.By Natan Sharansky on 23 Jul 2014 / 25 Tamuz 5774 0
Not An Easy Time To Be IsraeliTimes like this show us who we are. We would be hard pressed to find another nation as fiercely dedicated to the well-being of far-away "brothers and sisters" than the Jewish people. ThisBy Natan Sharansky on 18 Jul 2014 / 20 Tamuz 5774 0
430 New Immigrants from France Receive Israeli ID CardsThis afternoon (Thursday, July 17), 430 new immigrants who arrived in Israel last night from France received their te'udot zehut (Israeli ID cards) at a moving ceremony held by the Ministry ofBy Jewish Agency on 17 Jul 2014 / 19 Tamuz 5774 0
"Moving and Inspiring": Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky Visits Rocket-Battered Southern Israel, Conveys Solidarity and Support of World JewryJewish Agency Fund for Victims of Terror extends financial assistance to families affected by rocket attacks; Sharansky visits damaged home with shelter built by Jewish Agency subsidiary, presentsBy Jewish Agency on 14 Jul 2014 / 16 Tamuz 5774 0
Jewish Agency Takes More than 10,000 Children from Rocket-Battered Southern Israel for Rest and Recreation Activities Outside the Line of Fire1,500 children enjoyed recreational activities at sites around Jerusalem today. Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky met the children at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo this afternoon. Sharansky:By Jewish Agency on 14 Jul 2014 / 16 Tamuz 5774 0


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Helping our clients rank on Google is fun and in most cases, extremely rewarding for us emotionally. In this case study, you will find some powerful insights with our search engine marketing strategy/framework that helped one of our clients getting 200% increase in visibility and keyword ranking in just 15 days into the service.
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We started the SEO service back on 4th March 2018 and the client is a prominent figure in his industry. However, there is very limited growth and traffic even through he had been publishing content regularly.
After we loaded up the keywords that our client is targeting, we came up with a low dominance score of 0.16%. on Google desktop. Scary fact in deed and he was speechless.
15 days into the service, it is now 0.48% and it has grown over 200% in visibility on Google desktop alone.
Our SEO services also include ranking on Google mobile. He started slightly higher at 0.19% dominance score and after 15 days, it had increased to a high 0.53%.
A healthy 178.95% increase from his official score!
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Help! My face gets bright red and stings after I make out with my guy.
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Work in as many essay response questions as you can. An English test needs to provide the student a chance to prove how much they know, not how much they don't.
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Many ladies have been inculcated with the ideology that beauty is only skin deep & quite have been told that outer beauty shouldn't be as necessary as inside character. I've seen and recognized many an individual who would not be considered bodily lovely, however due to their character and love of life, simply exuded beauty. A Beauty and Beast love story for youngsters: This is a couple of wealthy, conceited, in style, and self-centered pupil who exhibits no respect for his classmates.
A Malayalam film actress from trendy times. I like what you've got mentioned, the beauty of a girl is found from her being who she is, I'm who I'm" meaning being pure. The animated version of Beauty and the Beast from Disney was a ravishing, great, and romantic movie.
Walker did not really feel stunning after her accident and it reflected on her life. Curves in a woman's physique have been celebrated and skinniness was out. Here is my Hub on my most favorite inspirational quotes all about what beauty means to me. I hope you agree with me. and like me you will discover true beauty in it all.
That character is a definition of true beauty when the person who adorns it lives a lifetime of selflessness and possesses Godly attributes that define who they honestly are. I love how individuals assume being massive was once the standard of beauty. I've all the time enjoyed ladies of all body sorts, skin tones and cultures.
Teenage girls who're beautiful are sometimes extra standard with each genders, have more associates, and are thought-about to be dateable. Im not a boy.i don't have a "boyish, sickly" you curvy girls don't love being called fats or defined and judged by your body weight, why would you ignorantly judge and make fun of another kind of image?
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Seven years after his encounter in the past Joaquin Alameda is now settled into middle aged life with a loving family and a flourishing career. He is now more secure than ever in his faith as well as in his sense of self-worth. However, he is no fool and upon returning from the past had long wondered when Lucifer would fulfill his promise to strike at him again. Joaquin's fear was certainly well warranted as the Prince of Darkness is now obsessed with exacting his revenge on the man who thwarted his perfect plan. To do so, he will unleash the anitchrist prior to his appointed time in order to test Joaquin's faith in ways that he never thought possible in order to deliver him personally to Lucifer in hell. How will Joaquin withstand the challenge of a man with no equal during a time when the only true threat to the antichrist, the returning Christ, is not expected to return due to the fact that prophecy must be fulfilled as it is written?
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On the last day of my trip to Kashmir, I went to Gulmarg to enjoy famous Gulmarg Gondola & was wonder struck by the sheer beauty of the meadows on the way.
Day 5 Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola has two-step ropeway ferries. There is a huge line for entry onto the ropeway ferries & advisable to reach here early in the day. Gulmarg is also famous for the Skiing in winters.
The drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg passed through meadows with pine trees on the roadsides. You can enjoy horse rides too or stroll in the Golf course, which is the highest golf course in the world.
The view from cable cars is astounding & you can see small huts on the mountains. Once, you reach the highest point there are only snow-capped mountains visible as far as you can see.
After returning from Gulmarg we went to the Dal Lake for a last Shikara ride & to enjoy Kahwah.
Day 6 Vacation ends
After a relaxing week filled with adventures, it was time to return. To be honest, we might had returned but our thoughts were still enjoying the mountains! 🙂
You can also visit my previous blog post about Kashmir travel here.
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No knead sourdough
Support Sourdough September and try this recipe from new book Baking School: The Bread Ahead Cookbook.
At Bread Ahead, we believe everyone can fit great bread-making into their lives. This no knead sourdough recipe is perfect no matter how busy a schedule you have, and it produces an amazing loaf.
500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
150g rye starter
350g water
11g fine sea salt
Semolina, for dusting
A Dutch oven (cast-iron casserole) or a baking stone
A water spray
A baker's peel or a wooden board
Day 1: Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, add the starter to the water and mix (your starter should float in the water). Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the liquid.
With your hand like a fork, gently bring the dough together (don't overmix—at this stage you just want to combine until the flour has cleared). Cover and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
In this recipe, we use the delayed salt method. This gives your starter time to become active and your flour time to absorb water before the salt is added.
When the hour is up, uncover your dough and place the salt on top. Sprinkle a little water over the salt, then gently start pulling the salt through the dough. This should take about 30 secs, at which point you should feel your dough start to tighten up slightly.
Cover your dough and place in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
Day 2: Take your dough from the fridge and uncover. It will be a lot firmer now and will be starting to resemble a fully mixed dough.
You now need to give your dough a fold. This will start to develop the gluten, reactivate the yeast and put air pockets into the dough. Rest it for half an hour, then give it another fold. Rest for another half hour, then take your dough out of the bowl and give it a gentle pre-shape. Cover and leave for 10 mins.
Heavily dust your proving basket with flour, then shape your dough into a nice tight round by bringing the outside edges of your hands together (palms facing up) underneath the loaf as you turn it on your work surface. This will create good tension in the loaf.
Place the dough upside down in the proving basket and leave to prove for 1 hour at room temperature. Cover and place in the fridge for another 8-12 hours.
Day 3: Take your dough out of the fridge and leave it to rise for about 2 hours.
Preheat your oven to 250C, or as hot as it will go.
Once your oven is ready, put a Dutch oven (cast-iron casserole) or baking stone in to heat up. Get your water spray ready if you are using a baking stone.
If using a Dutch oven, very carefully take it out of the oven. Sprinkle the loaf with semolina and gently place top side down in the Dutch oven. Using a razor blade, cut two slashes in the dough. Put the lid on, place in the oven and bake for 35 mins, then remove the lid and bake for a further 25 mins. Take the Dutch oven out and very carefully remove the loaf, then put it back into the oven, directly on the oven shelf, and bake for a further 10 mins, depending on how much singe you like.
If using a baking stone, gently and slowly turn out your loaf on to a baker's peel or a wooden board. Using a sharp knife or a razor blade, cut two slashes on the top of the loaf, then slide it off the peel on to the baking stone in the oven. Heavily spray inside the oven with your water spray, and bake for 30 mins.
After 30 mins, turn the loaf round and bake for a further 25 mins, depending on how much singe you like.
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1: ""A dog is a bundle of love wrapped in fur." | Izzy | Peanut
2: We brought Izzy home on January 8, 2009. She was the friendliest dog at the animal shelter--she jumped up and hugged us. She also had heartworms and had been at the shelter for several months--we were lucky we got to save her.
3: We weren't sure about Peanut--we adopted her from a Petco adoption event. She was crazy, and not yet potty-trained. We ended up very happy that we added her to our family, though.
4: A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." - Josh Billings
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11: "My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet." ~ Edith Wharton
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27: Izzy and Peanut made some friends at the beach, and enjoyed exploring the ocean and the sand.
28: Cats and dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Bettina Eddie
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Time is running out to enter this year's National Geographic photo contest, the deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 30. One first-place winner will be chosen from each of the three categories, and the winning photographs will be published in National Geographic magazine. The overall grand-prize winner will be announced in December of 2013. National Geographic was once more kind enough to let me choose among its entries so far, for display here on In Focus. Gathered below are 36 more images, with captions written by the individual photographers. Be sure to also see Part I, earlier on Pixtale.
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La Belle Assiette
Recent review: Portions could have been more substantial but food was tasty
Sweet Tee's
Recent review: The Sweet Tee team set up super quick and a queue of enthusiastic children soon had delicious candy floss (and some party parents!). Stephanie and Winston were very obliging and we couldn't have had a better addition to the girls 7th birthday party.
Recent review: Enjoyed our evening very much, chef very friendly and professional
London Hog Roast Catering
Recent review: "Great company, both the chef and waiter were hardworking. needed no instructions, just got straight to it. Made our day that much easier and all guests praised their efforts."
Nick The Chef Ltd
Recent review: Nic was outstanding. We had a very special dinner party for 18 people to celebrate a milestone birthday . We went for a 8 course tasting menu! All our guests were delighted! He set a lovely tone for our party and all the guests commented on what a true professional he was. Most importantly, the food was exceptional. It all tasted delicious and the attention to detail in its presentation was remarkable. Nik showed great care for his work and was always concerned to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and satisfied with each course. The communication from Nik in the run up to the event was always clear, punctual and thorough. I felt totally confident in what was going to be provided. Nik and his team were very professional and left our kitchen immaculate. We would absolutely recommend this company and Nik.
Simply Catering
Recent review: Food was delicious ,well prepared & presented . Punctual with the service ,arrived and set up on time Cleared up at the end Would recommend & use again .
The Chef Touch
Recent review: Top notch. Good food, great service. Excellent all round.
Yhangry Ltd
About: We offer private chef services from £8-15 per person with a minimum spend of £90. This is our casual option, think sharing style food of your choice. We also offer fancier dishes from £15-30 per pe...
Traiteur Catering Company
Recent review: "Dharam recently catered a lunchtime buffet party for 54 guests at our home. We are vegetarian and we were able to choose a well-balanced selection of hot dishes and salads from Dharam's extensive menu. Dealing with Dharam and his staff was a delight; they could not have been more helpful. Best of all, the food was delicious and we received many compliments on the quality (and quantity) of the food. Highly recommended! Ruta & Stephen G."
Quite simply catering Limited
Recent review: Absolutely fantastic! Would use again in a heartbeat. Money very well spent, thank you 🥰 xXx
Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services
Recent review: "What a night!! we had the best night ever with Mike and his waiter Michael. The food was amazing, all cooked at our home, presented and served beautifully with much care and attention to the smallest of detail. on top of that the evening was great fun as Mike introduced each course. in the kitchen he was fun to talk to and has a great sense of humour and the banter between him and the waiter Michael was priceless. A great evening that I can't wait to repeat."
Chi Chi's Kitchen
About: We provide the best African and Caribbean food. Serving you in either a buffet or bowl service. A sit down dinner
Fiery Celt
Recent review: Great service and great food, all went exactly to plan!
London Chaiparty
Recent review: What a fantastic service London Chaiparty provide! The food was great and plentiful. All our guests commented on. How delicious everything was. Suchi and Gaya were just brilliant and accommodated all dietary requests. I would highly recommend. 5
Recent review: Stuart was highly professional in every aspect from organising the menu to the excellent service on the evening that was 5 star. The food was beyond our expectations and truly superb. We would highly recommend Stuart for a home dining experience and hope to hire him again soon.
Flying Pig Catering
Recent review: "Flying Pig did an amazing job for our London wedding. The standard and creativity of our Caribbean style wedding food was incredible and the staff were really helpful. People are still talking about how much they adored the chicken! We loved the special touches, like the food being served on wooden platters to suit our rustic theme. Catering well for a large amount of 140 all done within budget. (Including lots of vegan options!) I would definitely recommend!"
Pure Indulgence Catering
Recent review: Pure Indulgence were absolutely fantastic catering for my mother's 70th party. During the planning process, they responded to all my queries promptly and made excellent suggestions with regards to the food and drink menu and assisted with the practical elements as well. On the day Jonty and Victoria and their team produced such delicious food with impeccable service throughout, and then tidied up and left everything spick and span. I would not hesitate to recommend them for future events, really fantastic and delicious!
Greenleaf Catering Ltd
Recent review: From the very start they very efficient. We organised last minute dinner for my daughter's graduation our enquiry was dealt with very promptly and the food was fantastic!
Three Little Birds
About: Three Little Birds has been serving customer's in South London for over 3 years and have recently begun catering at their request. We provide Caribbean inspired experiences with bespoke dishes, war...
About: Middle Eastern chef, (Halal) with 20 years in the catering and hospitality business. Classicly trained including pastry, I cover all types of cuisines from Arabic, Mediterranean, Asian and modern ...
Philippe Roth Catering
Recent review: Thank you- we had a wonderful evening. The food was fabulous and the service excellent. I thoroughly recommend Philippe.
Recent review: Bananaleaf was terrific for my party. I wanted a vegan feast and Shahid delivered exactly that. Two delicious curry options served beautifully on a banana leaf. He was thoughtful, imaginative and attentive throughout the booking process and charming on the night. Cleared everything away and disappeared without a fuss. Great value - much better price than many of the others. I would happily recommend Banana leaf for any party.
Recent review: "From the start to the finish Kammoon was absolutely superb! They are prompt in their replies, take the time to explain their menu and recommendations (which were spot on) and were able to execute perfectly. The food was to die for, the portions were just right and they accommodated everyone's dietary choice. Couldn't ask for anything better. I would highly recommend Kammoon to anyone!"
Glutton London
About: Restaurant trained chefs Charlton Nicoll and Alex De Motta have years of catering experience. Particular experience in pop up festival restaurants, banquets and weddings.
Satkeer Catering
Recent review: I have to say Rashpal and his very passionate and creative team at Satkeer Catering are a pleasure to work alongside, they are "VERY PROFESSIONAL" and a credit to our Industry, nothing is too much for them, highly recommended.
Karl - Private Chef
About: I am Karl a qualified and experienced French chef (Private Chef Services) in London. I would like to offer you my services: Cooking for private household families. Special occasion parties (Birth...
Dar Marrakesh
About: We have put an amazing team together and have networked in different fields to bring you an all in house Catering service. Weddings, Corporate events, Parties are all part of our portfolio. Dar M...
Jackalope's All American
About: Jackalope's All American – Real deal, no nonsense authentic American street food serving up a host of treats like home recipe bbq topped macaroni and cheese, artisan hand smashed burgers, zingy bu...
Treasure Beach Grill
About: We provide bespoke, authentic Caribbean catering for all your events. Whether you would prefer finger food and canapés, or a full three course menu. We provide a service for all your events, whethe...
Recent review: Providing the best catering and organisation skills..


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All the hype about the Confederate Flag made me wonder what was really going on from which we were so obviously being distracted.
Upon research, the biggest issue that caught my attention was the Trans Pacific Partnership… A revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement, shrouded in secrecy, and voted on by US Congress recently to become law very soon.
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One chapter would provide incentives to offshore jobs to low-wage countries. Many would impose limits on government policies that we rely on in our daily lives for safe food, a clean environment, and more. Our domestic federal, state and local policies would be required to comply with TPP rules.
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Like Two Beans in a Podcomments (4) July 29th, 2010
The vines of the French haricot verts have wound their way around the triangular trellis and the small purple blooms let me know I'll soon be picking the first of this delicate crop of beans. I'm looking forward to enjoying these yellow pole beans because they follow the crop of sugar snap peas that grew in the container just a few short weeks ago.
By planting the beans to follow the peas, I was using the old technique of succession planting and proving it works as well in a large container as it does in the field or garden.
Succession planting is one of the ways to increase a season's yield, even for gardeners with limited garden space.
Because the peas are a cool-season crop, I was able to plant them in the container in April and enjoyed watching them climb the trellis through the spring. I started plucking peas from the vine in June and used them in all kinds of veggie stir-fry dishes.
Instead of waiting for all the peas to be harvested, I planted a crop of warm-season pole beans in the same container. They sprouted quickly in the warm weather, grew up the trellis and intermingled with the peas. I was pleased to see the peas helped protect the seedlings from hungry birds.
After all the peas were harvested, I clipped the vines away from the trellis to reveal a new crop of veggies.
The key to succession planting is matching the amount of time each crop needs to grow with the number of days left in the growing season.
Peas and beans worked for me, but there are other vegetable combinations I could have tried, too. For example, I could have waited until I harvested all of the peas, tilled the container soil and planted a crop that would mature in the fall, like leafy greens, beets, turnips or carrots.
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Fall is finally here. Pumpkins and other gourds are showing up at the markets and groceries, ripe corn tempts me from a neighbor's field.
We eat a lot of acorn squash during the fall and winter. It's an easy, cheap squash with great flavor. Lately, I've been experimenting with other squashes while we wait for acorns to come back in season and came across a nifty recipe for butternut squash.
I'd never tried butternut squash before, though it seems to be a staple in local farms judging from the quantities available at my little local market. When we cut it open, it was quite clear how it got its name: it really does smell like buttered, toasted nuts.
According to what I've read, Aussies will probably know this one as a Butternut Pumpkin, and it can be used as any other winter squash: roast it, mash it, puree it, etc. You could probably even make a butternut pumpkin pie (and that would be delicious!). The skin and stem aren't edible so peel it before eating and the seeds should be removed (and roasted for snacks!) before cooking.
I really enjoyed this soup, but I'm not sure what it needs. Here's the thing: When we began eating it, it tasted like it was missing something. By the time we finished, it was perfect. I still think it needed a bit more heat and a bit of a longer rest before serving, but I'm not sure.
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Butternut Squash Soup [printable recipe]
Adapted from Emeril Lagasse
Makes approximately 6 – 8 cups
- 1 2-lb butternut squash
- 2 tbsp peanut or canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt, pepper
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Cut the squash in half, remove seeds, peel and cut into 1″ chunks. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, jalapeno and garlic until edges begin to brown, then add carrot and spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add squash. Pour in white wine and make sure the fond (bits stuck to the bottom of the pan) is scraped up. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until everything is tender. Puree until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a blender or food processor. Stir in butter, taste, adjust seasoning as necessary.


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|At least some light is shining in here.
|Some of the various houses.
|The white building. Google Maps won't tell me what it is.
|Not even sidewalks? Aw...
|In the process of doing the deviation.
|Yay, Marriott!
|There's a particularly industrial-looking one.
|Onto Beacon Street again.
|The imposing water towers.
Ridership: The 37's weekday ridership is well above the system average at 361 passengers, but it drops way down on Saturdays to 162 people...well below the system average. My Sunday trip got 6 total people, and they all came from that white building!
Pros: I'm sure the 37 gets lots of reverse commuters on weekdays to those office parks, and it seems to attract lots of residents from the Beacon Street apartments. Also, we've got the classic MVRTA schedule, with buses running every hour every day, plus half-hourly service at rush hour.
Cons: Other than the route being a loopy mess? I think the 37's biggest problem is that it serves so little that actually needs to be served outside of the peak. I mean, I doubt those sidewalk-less suburban neighborhoods are very transit oriented, and of course no one's going to office parks on a weekend, so Beacon Street is really it. If you're staying at those Marriotts, you've got a shuttle to Lawrence, not that the hotels make any effort to tell you that, or that anyone staying there would be inclined to use a bus, or that anyone staying there would at all want to go to Lawrence. Also, this one is minor, but the 37's snow route travels in the opposite direction of the regular route for some reason. Yeah, that's gonna end well!
Nearby and Noteworthy: This post is turning into a Marriott ad. But yeah...this bus serves two of 'em.
Final Verdict: 4/10
There has to be a way this route can be modified outside of the peak to not have to run out to the Marriotts and the office parks every single trip. Do those places generate any ridership middays or weekends? I doubt it! They certainly didn't on my ride! Of course, shortening the route would affect the pulse back at Buckley, so honestly, there might be nothing we can do. I guess buses will just keep running out to the Marriotts every hour, seven days a week. Gosh, they could at least tell their customers that the bus exists!
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If we MUST send work out of the area, let's make sure we send it somewhere that is capable of doing a better job than can be had locally.
I'm sure i'm not the only person who thinks highlighting the text "sucked all the fun out" may not be the best way to sell our little city to folks in the bay area. I wonder what sort of copy the local outfits proposed? It must have been pretty bad to make this idea look good.
"Reno Tahoe: kinda like pouring lemon juice on a paper cut!" or "Hey! some people who come here don't get that painful rash!"
And I know bad typography is sort of the feel they were trying to achieve… but even bad type can be done better.
For the record… I actually like the copy, and the overall concept. It's the execution — the choice of phrases to call out as biggest and boldest– that I have a problem with. That and the fact that we're sending local money to another state when we have many excellent local agencies.


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Reconstructive Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are researching facial reconstructive surgery, Dr. Jess Prischmann, our experienced facial plastic surgeon, provides the following insight into some common questions. If you have additional questions, or if you would like to meet with Dr. Prischmann for a consultation, please contact us today.
Should I have Mohs surgery and plastic reconstructive surgery on the same day? Why?
You can have Mohs and reconstruction the same day. At our practice, we try to perform the reconstructive consultation the same day, with surgery the next day. This gives Dr. Prischmann time to really think and plan the best reconstruction.
What are the options for facial reconstruction? When do I need to see a facial plastic surgeon?
The type of reconstruction depends on many factors. The most important factors are typically the location and size of the damage. One of the fundamental principles in facial reconstruction is to reconstruct "like with like." For example, if the damage involves your cheek, we first look for options to reconstruct this area with the adjacent cheek. If it involves multiple areas of the face, we look for ways to maintain the integrity of each independent region.
Often, your Mohs surgeon will schedule a consult with a facial plastic surgeon if the area to be reconstructed requires advanced techniques. You may also request a consult with a facial plastic surgeon.
Does reconstructive surgery differ for children and teenagers?
Yes, reconstructive techniques for young patients differ in several ways. Children and teenagers do not have facial lines and wrinkles, which makes hiding scar lines more challenging. Young patients also heal quickly, which impacts the selection of suture materials and techniques. Lastly, selecting the technique with the very best cosmetic outcome is paramount in young patients.
How important is aftercare following reconstructive surgery?
Dr. Prischmann believes aftercare is critically important following reconstructive surgery. We typically see patients on the following schedule: the day after surgery, the day of suture removal, and then weekly thereafter for up to six weeks or longer. During this time, we look for opportunities to impact the healing process in a positive manner. Often, patients heal beautifully on their own and intensive follow-up is not required. In other cases, we utilize lasers, light-based devices, and other supporting techniques to ensure the best possible result.
What types of skin grafts are there? In what circumstances is a partial thickness skin graft used? What about a full thickness skin graft?
For the face, we almost always use a full thickness skin graft, as this type of graft generally offers a better cosmetic outcome than a split thickness graft. Most commonly used for reconstructing the nose, full thickness grafts are harvested from areas where the skin is similar in color and texture (such as in front of the ear, behind the ear, from the eyelid, or from the nasolabial folds). After we harvest the skin graft, we suture it into the area to be reconstructed.
What types of combination treatments are used in scar revision?
Scar revision can be very challenging. The best treatment depends entirely on the nature of each individual scar. Sometimes, thick scars can be flattened by simple steroid injections or topical silicone sheeting. In other cases, we use dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, or fractionated laser resurfacing to flatten or blend scars. And lastly, surgical techniques (cutting out the scar) can also be helpful in camouflaging scars.
Can a mole be removed without leaving a scar?
If a mole is shaved, it is very important to note that it will most likely come back over time. Shaving does not always remove pigment, and in some cases, can make the pigment darker. Shaving is a great option for moles that are unattractive because they are raised. Flat moles should not be cosmetically treated with shaving. If you want to permanently remove a mole, the best option is to surgically excise it. This requires sutures and will leave a scar. A consultation will help you decide which option is best for you.
If you would like to learn more about facial reconstructive surgery, or if you are interested in meeting with Dr. Prischmann for a consultation, please contact us today.


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Optus and Vodafone have signed an agreement to share more of their 3G and 4G infrastructure, allowing them to expand coverage more quickly and for Vodafone customers in regional areas to eventually roam onto Optus' network where Vodafone coverage is weaker or non-existent. What will that mean for customers of both networks? Will it threaten performance and reception? What happens if you access those networks via another provider? We've got all the answers.
The joint venture agreement isn't finalised yet, and still requires approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). But assuming it goes ahead, here's what it will mean.
What are the two networks actually sharing? Access to existing mobile towers and sites, particularly in capital cities( Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Geelong, Central Coast, Gold Coast and Canberra), and the construction work on some new sites. Using existing sites speeds up rollout; Optus estimates that this will take 12-18 months off its plans to roll out 4G. Given that Telstra already has broad 4G coverage, both Optus and Vodafone will welcome any speed improvements.
The approach also cuts down on complaints from local residents over multiple tower rollouts: as a spokesperson told us, "Optus and VHA will be able to co-locate the majority of their new infrastructure on existing sites minimising the impact of a large infrastructure rollout on local communities." (Conversely, it might make an easier single target for activists.)
I'm an Optus customer. Will I get poorer reception because all those Vodafone-using sops are gagging to get decent bandwidth? No. The sites are shared, but the infrastructure remains independent. You'll get your connection from the provider you signed up with.
Will this help in regional areas? If you're a Vodafone customer in a weaker reception area, you'll be roamed onto Optus, which potentially will mean better reception. But that won't happen until April 2013, and will be fixed for a five-year period.
Will I have to pay more? Right now, no. The changes are at the network level, and won't alter individual customer agreements at this stage. (No word yet on the finer Vodafone's roaming plans for next year, though.)
Will I benefit from this if I'm using a service from a mobile virtual network operator which uses Optus or Vodafone? These changes are being made at the network level, so they will offer the same improvements for other providers (such as Amaysim, Boost, iiNet and Virgin on Optus, or Crazy John's and Red Bull on Vodafone) using those networks.
Will this change global roaming arrangements? No. It's an Australia-only deal. When you head overseas, you'll still need to make the right arrangement with your provider. (Optus has good deals for Asia via Bridge DataRoam; Vodafone has broad but variable coverage in Europe.
Can Vodafone customers latch onto Optus' new 4G network? Not at this stage. Optus' Central Coast trial is invitation-only, and this agreement won't change things. Eventually (in theory), regional roaming onto 4G might be possible, but since Optus' initial 4G rollout is aimed at capital cities, that's not going to happen for a while.
While it would be easy to panic and see this as a potential bottleneck, it also means that Optus and Vodafone will be able to speed up their network building and improvement activities. Given that mobile networks inevitably deteriorate as they become more popular, that's a welcome development.
This isn't the first time mobile networks in Australia have shared infrastructure. Prior to its merger with Vodafone, the now all-but-defunct 3 used Telstra in areas where its own 3G network didn't operate. However, 3 imposed extra charges on customers for the privilege, something that apparently won't happen here.
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