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Think of the prettiest countryside and the most charming villages you can imagine and then double it. You have just found Dorset, a rural idyll of undulating hills in between which preposterously pretty villages seemingly grow from their roots. The traditional postcard has all but gone with the advent of social media, but those that sold showed images of old cob cottages with thatched roofs and roses clambering over the porches.
You can see such dwellings in virtually every village. Villages that have names straight out of a Hardy novel, but then that is not surprising for the author Thomas Hardy, was born in Dorset and lived and wrote his novels here. You can visit his birthplace – a cob and thatch cottage in the village of Higher Bockhampton – where he wrote pastoral greats like Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd.
Dorset is bordered by the counties of Devon and Somerset in the west, Wiltshire to the north and Hampshire and the New Forest to the East. Dorset is not just about inland countryside. Its coastline is one of the most famous in Britain – the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's 95 miles long (including a section of the Devon coast) and 185 million years old!
To the far west of the Dorset coastline lies the charming town of Lyme Regis, whose narrow maze of steep streets slope down to the sea. The town, and neighbouring Charmouth, are some of the best places from which to begin a fossil hunt. But if you simply want to look at the natural wonder of the coast on your caravan holiday in Dorset, the best places from which to view are Golden Cap, with a clifftop walk, and the Hardy Monument (dedicated to a different Thomas Hardy, a commander on board HMS Victory in whose arms Lord Nelson died at the Battle of Trafalgar) along the South Dorset Ridgeway. From this breezy footpath, an ancient route on a line of hills north of Abbotsbury and Portesham, you can see the shingle Chesil Beach and, behind it, The Fleet Lagoon, a significant feature of the Jurassic Coast.
At the eastern end of Chesil Beach is Portland, almost an island but for the sandbank between it and the mainland. Portland Harbour was used for the sailing events during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is now used for regular sailing instruction and competition.
South east facing Weymouth, partly sheltered by Portland, has long been a favourite among seaside goers. Little wonder with its Georgian seafront and narrow winding streets behind, together with a sandy bay.
Just a few miles further east is one of the most picturesque parts of the Jurassic Coast, with the almost circular Lulworth Cove and the rocky archway of Durdle Door. You can snap a good photo of both from the clifftop; access is steep but there's a caravan park right above the pair! There's evidence of dinosaur footprints here too.
The Jurassic Coast finishes 'around the corner' at Old Harry Rocks, at the entrance to Poole Harbour, a northern tip of the Isle of Purbeck. Far from an island, and more of a peninsula, it holds various attractions worthy of a visit.
The ghost village of Tyneham doesn't have the rosy glow of a picture postcard. Under orders, the village was evacuated during World War Two and the residents never returned. Visits are only possible at eerily quiet weekends and during August as the village remains in a military firing range.
Behind are the Purbeck Hills, a ridge of chalk downs that are great for a walk and at the eastern end of which is Corfe Castle. Ruined during the English Civil War, much of the stone was pilfered to build houses in the lovely village of the same name. It's filled with tiny tearooms and gift shops – head to Ginger Pop, which sells all things Enid Blyton. The adventure writer stayed in Purbeck, and the area including Corfe Castle inspired many of her stories. You can hop on the steam train in Corfe Castle to make a grand entrance into the Victorian resort of Swanage – it's how the Victorians did it.
Bournemouth and neighbouring Poole and Christchurch are virtually combined to create Dorset's largest conurbation. Bournemouth offers all the entertainments and attractions of a modern coastal resort, but between the town and the Isle of Purbeck lies Poole Harbour, a natural wetland of significant wildlife importance.
In the middle of the harbour is Brownsea Island, where the Scout movement was founded and where, today, you can still see red squirrels, the only place in southern England where they have managed to avoid the rodent grey. You can get to the island for nature walks by ferry from Poole Quay and Sandbanks.
In Dorset's hinterland cluster a group of appealing market towns each one small enough to discover over a couple of hours. Dorchester is the county town and has connections with the author Thomas Hardy and HRH The Prince of Wales, whose vision of town planning has been incorporated into the building of an urban extension to the town.
Sherborne, close to the Somerset border, centres on the magnificent 15th century abbey, while Blandford Forum harks back to an important Roman settlement. It is today, however, home to the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery, and one of the main attractions of the town is the brewery visitor centre and tours.
Shaftesbury, in the north of the county, is a quintessentially English hilltop town. Dating back to the 9th century, its position affords amazing views over the Blackmore Vale. The cobbled Gold Hill really is one of the most idyllic streets in England – made famous, of course, by a golden-tinted Hovis television advert back in the 1970s.
This county's best attractions may hark back to the past, but caravan holidays in Dorset really are bang up to date, with dozens of well-kept and modern campsites situated conveniently throughout.
Top five things to do in Dorset
Go in search of fossils along Dorset's Jurassic Coast. If you're not sure what you're supposed to be looking for, join a fossil hunting walk and talk from Charmouth or Lyme Regis with an expert guide.
Make the most of a summer's day with a trip to the beach. Visit Bournemouth to find the longest stretch of sand – and the oldest beach huts – and cross the river on the chain ferry to pretty Swanage Bay and the wilder Studland Bay, where you'll get great views of Old Harry Rocks.
Don't miss the Cerne Giant, a burly chalk figure of a naked man on the hills above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180 feet tall, and considered as a symbol of fertility, suffice to say he is well endowed! The best place from which to see him is the viewing area on the main A352.
Visit Athelhampton House, a delightful 15th century Tudor manor house near Dorchester. Set in formal gardens, the house has links with the author Thomas Hardy, who visited the house frequently and set his poem, 'The Dame of Athelhall', at the house.
Visit the Portland Bill Lighthouse, one of the most famous of all lighthouses around the British coastline. There's a visitor centre next door, and some great walks along the headland.
When to visit Dorset
Visit Dorset in the summer months to enjoy the main annual events. The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival in May is a great one for fossil hunters. July welcomes the Dorset Seafood Festival to Weymouth, the UK's largest free street seafood festival. Also in the same month is the first of the music celebrations, the Larmer Tree Festival near Tollard Royal. The following month is the huge Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle.
Bournemouth is the place to be on the August Bank Holiday for the giant (and free) Bournemouth Air Show, with spectacular displays from the likes of the Red Arrows above the beach. Nearby Swanage hosts the Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival in September, while, also in the same month, you can go mildly silly at the Bridport Hat Festival; hat wearing compulsory of course!
How to get to Dorset
To reach Dorset from the west, access off the M5 followed by the A30 and A35. From the east, take the M3, M27 and the A31, which provides a picturesque route through Hampshire's New Forest before arriving in Dorset. From the north, use the A37, A36 and A338, all spurs off the A303.
No routes are particularly quick in Dorset, something to remember when planning your caravan holiday, but that is part of the attractiveness of the county - as soon as you cross the border, slow down (you'll have to anyway for the rural roads) and enjoy the scenery as it passes.
All the roads, though rural, are fine for towing caravans. There are no nasty surprises in terms of overly steep hills, but unclassified – and even some of the main roads – can be narrow in places.
Inevitably, roads along the coast are busy in summer months. If your campsite is on the coast, accessed along narrow lanes, check if there are specified arrival and departure times before setting off from home.
For traffic updates keep your radio on or check BBC travel for Dorset.


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What Are My Career Options in Kinesiology and Exercise Science?
Learn more about career options in the fields of Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Information covered includes earning potential, job outlook, required skills and education, and typical work environments. Schools offering Exercise Science degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
Career Overview
Kinesiology and exercise science careers can range from a variety of job opportunities. Depending on your passion and talents, you could work as a dancer, choreographer, physical therapist, professional athlete or referee. Read on to learn more about these career options.
Important Facts About Kinesiology and Exercise Science Careers
|Physical Therapist
|Dancer or Choreographer
|Sports Referee
|Required Education
|Doctoral degree
|Not required; most have a postsecondary education
|High school diploma, or equivalent
|Key Skills
|Compassion, attention to detail, manual dexterity, social nuance
|Creativity, athleticism, leadership, physical stamina
|Good vision, excellent communication, teamwork, physical stamina
|Work Environment
|Offices of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, and audiologists; hospitals; home healthcare services
|Educational services; performing arts companies; amusement, gambling, and recreation industries
|State and local government; amusement, gambling, and recreation industries; educational services
|Similar Occupations
|Chiropractors, occupational therapists, recreational therapists
|Actors, art directors, postsecondary teachers
|Athletes and sports competitors; coaches and scouts
Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, you could work for doctors, in hospitals, in rehab facilities or even in the sports world. Working to help relieve pain or strengthen a patient or client, you would help devise treatment plans for your patients and clients, documenting injuries, progress and overall treatment. Doctors may refer you specifically, so working in conjunction with them and a patient, you'd implement exercise techniques that focus on the well-being and improvement of your client.
Dancer or Choreographer
While you could study dance and choreography in college, earning a degree in kinesiology or exercise science could also lead to a career as a dancer or choreographer. As a dancer, you could study and train in a variety of dance types, auditioning for dance roles and troupes. You could teach dance classes and work with choreographers in programs and recitals. Choreographers lead and direct recitals and programs, instructing dancers on moves and techniques. You would also audition dancers, create actual dance programs and movements, and work as a dancer yourself to keep up on the latest dance trends and stay abreast of your technical capabilities and fitness level.
Professional Athlete or a Sports Referee
A third job category to explore with a kinesiology or exercise degree involves the professional sports world. Becoming an athlete entails having talent, athletic ability and dedication. Practicing, keeping in shape and working with other athletes and coaches are keys to success. You must be able to assess your skills, obey the rules of the sport and identify ways you could improve your ability.
Sports officials or referees are responsible for ensuring that professional sports games are played according to their rules, that athletes perform according to moral code and that disputes on calls and plays are handling accordingly.
Job Outlook and Salary
Whether it's a team sport or an individual sport, competition between athletes can be intense, and you must avoid injuries, which could decrease your chances of being successful in this field. The BLS expects an average employment growth of 7% for athletes and sports competitors over the 2016-2026 decade. In May 2018, these professionals earned a median salary of $50,650 a year, reported the BLS.
Referees, or other sports officials, on the other hand, could provide more stable work prospects, according to the BLS, especially if you are interested in working for colleges or even part time. Job growth for umpires, referees and other sports officials is expected to be 8% over the 2014-2024 decade. This group of professionals earned a median salary of $27,020 in May 2018.
To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information. Or, learn more about the subject by reading the related articles below:


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I normally read the FFII (Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure) press releases with interest as I feel they were instrumental in persuading the European Parliament to reject US-style software patents. Software patents are one of the great technology evils of the modern age, but they mean big money for big businesses, and so there is constant pressure upon the European Parliament to make them legally binding here in Europe. The FFII represent many small and medium-sized businesses that know that software patents would be bad for their businesses.
So given that I normally think highly of the FFII, why the title of this blog post? It is prompted by their latest press release: "Microsoft will trump EU competition ruling with patents. It is in response to the news today that Microsoft has lost its antitrust case appeal. Aparently though, this isn't good news, as FFII president Pieter Hintjens explains, "The decision seems positive but it is five years out of date. During that time, Microsoft has lobbied for software patents in Europe and bought patents on many trivial concepts. It has claimed patent violations against Linux, put patent timebombs into its formats and interfaces, and turned fear of patents into a core part of its business strategy. It will now open its formats, because that lets it extend its software patent franchise even further."
This just doesn't ring true to me. I personally think that Microsoft is in the process of shifting its business model as its previous anti-competitive practices have put many businesses and governments off. It's a giant organisation though and some bits seem to be adapting faster than others. Thus we see the one company threatening Linux users with patents on the one hand, whilst giving to the Linux community with Moonlight with the other hand. I therefore think that the FFII have lost the plot with this one. The nagging doubt that they are right and that Microsoft have suckered me remains though.


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I was a guest on Real Talk with Michael McFadden this week to talk about my new book, Ending the Blame Game. One of the first things he asked is what I thought about Bill O'Reilly's interview with Russell Simmons when he commented about Beyoncé's Partition video (which, like so many others, has strong sexual content), saying that she was not a good role model for young girls.
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Crossing the Blurred Line
I'll admit, I missed it.
I'm a Robin Thicke fan, and his hit Blurred Lines has been doubled the media as the song of the summer. Although I have heard of criticism that this was a "rapey" song, I just couldn't figure it out… Continue reading "Crossing the Blurred Line"
Juvie Rape and Jada's Plea
Following the "hot" news stories is not what I do, but a recent one that got my attention is the incident in Steubenville, OH where a 16 year old girl was raped and onlookers broadcast it on their social media networks instead of getting help.
Those that chose to treat as an event worthy of tweet and social media broadcasting instead of calling for help are (IMO) just as guilty as those who physically committed the crime.
Indifference or Ignorance?
Our culture is insensitive to victims of rape, especially when the victim knows her attacker(s) and/or alcohol/drugs are involved. But what about the attitude of young people toward all this… is rape just a part of the casual hook-up culture among young people these days?
Were those kids really that indifferent? Too scared to be a courageous bystander? Was it just another party? Consider this snippet from an article in The Christian Science Monitor:
Without some forum for discussing these societal images and counteracting their influence, teens' sense of right and wrong can be obscured.
"Students should have the opportunity to have conversations about media literacy and the understanding that what we see in the media is not always a great reflection of consent," says Ms. Rosenstein of Advocates for Youth.
What if this 16 year old were your daughter, sister or cousin? Where do we draw the line?
Men Can Stop Rape is an international organization that mobilizes men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men's violence against women. They recently launched WHERE DO YOU STAND?, a new bystander intervention campaign for college men. WHERE DO YOU STAND? positively portrays young men as vital allies and invites all men to consider their own stance on men preventing sexism and sexual assault. Continue reading "Juvie Rape and Jada's Plea"
Vision is Better Than Sight
When people see a movie that was based on a book that they have read, they often like the book better. Is it because certain details were changed or left out of the movie? Maybe. But I think it has more to do with your imagination. As you read, your mind fills in the details of the setting and the characters. What you see in your mind's eye almost never matches up with what is portrayed on-screen. I guess in that way, vision is better than sight. Or maybe vision is more like "insight.")
What group of people have more imagination than children? My only child loves playing with others, but if we're at home together, she has no problem taking out her dolls and playing school, or creating her own "story" with them.
As a part of our homeschool, I have her read to me from selected books on various subjects. I also have her read practical things to me in real-life scenarios. Continue reading "Vision is Better Than Sight"
You Can Be Intelligent Yet Illiterate
I talk and speak about media literacy quite a bit. It's a topic that I find fascinating, and the issues and implications surrounding the subject will be here as long as technology progresses. But there are two common misconceptions regarding media literacy and "regular" literacy that can be taken for granted:
- digital media literacy implies basic reading skills
- most adults in the 21st century are literate
Unfortunately, you can count the number of positive reality shows featuring Black casts on one hand. However, there is a bright spot with OWN's Sweetie Pies, which features a Black family in St. Louis that runs 3 restaurants. In an episode last fall, there was a heartbreaking moment when one of its stars, Charles–the 22-year old nephew of the owner–admitted that he can't read that well, and walked away from the camera with tears. He encouraged his 17-year-old cousin Andre to stick it out in school so his life wouldn't be as hard as Charles' is. (See a portion of this in the clip below.)
So many adults are illiterate, and it's not their fault. Illiteracy is not caused by a lack of intelligence. (There are various kinds of intelligence.) It is often a result of outside factors or disabilities that can be addressed. Illiteracy is a problem that affects our entire society and not just individuals. Continue reading "You Can Be Intelligent Yet Illiterate"
Whatever You Want to Be, Reading is the Key
Me and the girl are coming towards the end of our first month of homeschooling. I say "our" because although my daughter is the student, I am learning right along with her. The skills that I place the most emphasis on in our homeschool all have to do with literary skills: scripture memorization, reading aloud and other components of language arts (handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension). Never mind how I started this paragraph, ok?
The other day, an administrator at her STEM home study school* asked her, "Do you want to be a writer like your mom when you grow up?" She smiled politely and said, "No, I want to be a researcher." There are quite a few things she's interested in right now, including becoming the FLOTUS (who's not inspired by Michelle Obama?), a detective's desk assistant ("I don't wanna catch the bad guys–that's scary"), and a forensic scientist (probably not in that order). She is endlessly curious about her world and how things work, which is awesome. Also, I can always fall back on a quote from an interview with FLOTUS about family life for leverage when my girl doesn't want to straighten her room.
It seems that we're headed in the right direction. According to a statistic compiled by the National Coalition Literacy, family literacy is the key to setting up a child on the right path: a mother's reading skill is the greatest determinant of her children's future academic success, outweighing other factors, such as neighborhood and family income.
Continue reading "Whatever You Want to Be, Reading is the Key"
The Clean Up Woman (or Man)
As I think about the many resolutions people are making this week, the word that comes to the forefront of my mind is "clean." I've blogged about my self-imposed challenge to eat clean, and a lot of people are thinking about cleaning up their act or their life in various ways, usually in setting new goals or re-establishing neglected ones. A few popular ones are:
- getting organized
- eating a healthier diet
- eliminating toxic friendships
- purging clothing and other items that no longer serve you or bring you joy
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
– Psalm 139:23-24
Now for a silly question: Would you consider going weeks or months without taking a shower or a bath? I doubt it–you don't want your body to be dirty and stinky. So why is it ok when we let our minds get dirty and stinky with the polluted images, music and messages we take in day after day? When we let our minds and hearts get filled with thoughts of lust, envy, discontent, greed, and so on, it affects us in a negative way–even if you don't realize it. It affects how we behave, what we say, where we go, and who we talk to. It fuels our goals. It becomes a part of who we are. And if you're a believer, it affects your relationship with God. You can't witness as effectively with if your spirit is filled with pollution.
Sometimes the pace of life is just a little too fast, and we don't reflect enough. I challenge you to take a break from something or someone that is polluting your mind or your life. With clarity of mind, you can allow the Spirit to tell you what you need to do about that situation, and how to proceed from there.
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
– Psalm 51:10
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The promise of the Internet is of a world that is freely connected. The reality is that the Internet must do business with the physical world, and in that world the hardware that runs the Internet can find itself within any number of legal boundaries. The United States, in addition to being the headquarters of some of the world's largest telecoms, also plays host to a significant portion of the Internet's backbone. This means that legal decisions covering Internet usage in the US have the potential for world reaching consequences.
Regardless which side of the isle you stand politically, you can be rest assured that the passage of net neutrality is a positive for you, and your ability to access the Internet like you have since the 1990's. The Internet is turning into a business tool with everything from cloud computing to premium Internet providers. When you break this entire issue down to its bare bones, the only businesses that are going to be hurt by this ruling are the major Internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast. If you're not one of them, then consider the passage of this new FCC regulatory law a major victory.
If you haven't noticed yet, Apple decided to shove U2's album down your throat. And I'm not exaggerating! Ok..maybe a little. But seriously, go check. Depending on how your iCloud is setup, their latest album will most likely be in your Music app, ready to play or in the ether of your iCloud, available to download.
We've all heard some variation of the quip that overnight success actually involves years of striving, with presumably several failed efforts and false starts along the way. But when entrepreneurs experience failure, whether it's their first encounter with it or an especially spectacular failure, it can be a major blow financially as well as emotionally. Here are my thoughts on how to recover from a significant business setback.
The technical failure of Google Hangouts has done a disservice to the entire privacy conversation by limiting the use, re-use and remixing of Snowden's comments. Mainstream news outlets have little to work with in reporting on his SXSW dialog and now are limited to paraphrasing his comments through anchor commentary.


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YBNL and Mavin are two of the biggest music labels in Nigeria presently.
Headies will be delighted to welcome back Olamide and Don Jazzy's crew at this year's awards ceremony.
The duo's controversial moment when Lil Kesh lost the 'Next Rated' award to Reekado Banks at the 2015 Headies, aired on New Year's Day, won't be forgotten easily as fans anticipate what's in the goody bag this season.
YBNL and Mavin are two of the biggest music labels in Nigeria presently, along with Chocolate City, Five Star Music, HKN and Starboy Entertainment.
But how did they fare since that infamous incident?
Studio Works:
Two albums were released under YBNL Nation in 2016: Y.A.G.I by Lil Kesh and Adekunle Gold's Gold, which were released in March and July, respectively.
YBNL's most popular songs in 2016: 'Who U Epp' – Olamide, 'Abule Sowo' – Olamide, 'Cause Trouble' – Lil Kesh, 'Friend Zone' and 'Ariwo Ko' by Adekunle Gold.
Reekado Banks' Spotlight, which was announced on September 1, is the only studio album released under Mavin Records in 2016.
Mavin Records' most popular songs in 2016: 'Bad' – Tiwa Savage, 'The Best' – Dr Sid, 'Do Like That' – Korede Bello, 'Oluwa Ni' and 'Standard' by Reekado Banks.
The artistes – YBNL
Lil Kesh
On April 26, a month after dropping his debut album, Kesh announced his departure from YBNL following the expiration of his two-year contract to promote his music label.
Temmie Ovwasa
In April, a week after Kesh's exit, YBNL unveiled their First Lady, Temmie – who used to sing and record covers of different songs.
The label boss via Instagram in August 2015 first contacted the singer who's in a relationship with her guitar.
She's released a handful of singles this year.
Olamide signed the fast-rising rapper – who's popular for his viral cover of 'Panda' by American artiste, Desiigner – to his label in November.
Before joining YBNL, Davolee hawked pure water on the streets of Mushin, Lagos, but he's now eager to sell his music to the world.
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle is one of the major highlights for YBNL in 2016, dropping his first ever studio album that featured viral songs including 'Orente', 'Sade', 'Ready', and 'Pick Up'.
The singer's deal will expire this year, but it remains to be seen if he will be renewing his contract, or go solo.
Viktoh is yet to make any major impressions despite Lil Kesh's depature. His 2015 single 'Skibi Dat' is what he still performs at the events.
Chinko Ekun
Chinko is also yet to make any major impression, as he's survived this year with music collabos and appearances at shows.
Olamide is more active than any other artiste on his record label in 2016.
Over 200 fans of the YBNL crew were denied entry to Hammersmith Apollo in London were 5,000 concertgoers partied as the YBNL boss along with Adekunle Gold, Temmie Ovwasa, Viktoh and Lil Kesh took turns on stage in October.
Olamide is expected to drop his sixth studio album The Glory in the coming days, while his concert is planned to hold on December 26 at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
The artistes – MAVIN
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa's second album, R.E.D, was released in December 2015.
She's performed in several parts of the world this year and in July, she became the first female Nigerian singer to sign a management and distribution deal with America's Roc Nation.
Korede Bello
Korede is still ladies man, his followers online has made him the youngest most popular Nigerian artiste on social media. But his new singles are yet to reach the standard of 2015 hit, Godwin – which has brought in several shows and millions for the label.
Reekado Banks
Reekado is the most engaging Mavin act when we argue music released in 2016.
He dropped his debut album Spotlight and several singles to justify his Headies 2015 Next Rated award.
Reekado's Thank You concert will hold at the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja on December 21, and his label mates are expected to perform.
Dr. Sid
Sid is struggling to remain relevant in the industry presently, but his newly acquired cinematography skill may be what is distracting the 'Surulere' singer from giving us a hit song.
2016 has been the most challenging year for the female singer who welcomed her first child in July.
Prince welcomed his first child this year, but he was no where to be found in the music industry.
Iyanya joined Mavin in October after leaving his co-owned music label, MMG.
We've projected 2017 to see what the 'Kukere' singer to offer with his new recording contract.
Don Jazzy
Jazzy spent most of 2016 working side by side with his artistes as a businessman, leaving Baby Fresh and Altims with the bulk of music production work.
Brand Endorsements
In September, MTN confirmed they've dropped Tiwa Savage, Don jazzy and Dr. Sid as ambassadors, along with Davido, Banky W and Timaya.
Meanwhile, new signee, Iyanya is still on the Telco's payroll, while Mavin 2.0 acts are still Globacom brand ambassadors.
Tiwa Savage still has endorsement deals with brands including Pepsi, Forte Oil and Pampers.
Olamide's 'Leave Trash For LAWMA' punchline during his 2015 Headies drama with Don Jazzy led to his endorsement as Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) ambassador.
In November, Olamide announced the end of his reign as an Etisalat ambassador after three years.
2016 Headies Nominations
Best Recording of the Year: Orente – Adekunle Gold
Producer of the Year: Pheels for 'Pick Up' – Adekunle Gold, 'Lagos Boys' – Olamide
Best Pop Single: 'Pick Up' – Adekunle Gold
Best Rap Album: Olamide – Eyan Mayweather/Lil Kesh – YAGI
Best Rap Single: Eyan Mayweather – Olamide
Hip Hop World Revelation: Lil Kesh – YAGI
Best Street Hop Artiste: Olamide – Who U Epp
Best Alternative Song: 'Pick Up' – Adekunle Gold
Artiste of the Year: Olamide
Song of the Year: 'Pick Up' – Adekunle Gold
Total = 11
Best Music Video: Sesan Ogunro for Bad – Tiwa Savage featuring Wizkid.
Artiste of the Year: Tiwa Savage
Total = 2
It speaks volumes that Mavin Records have only two nominations despite their star-studded roster of artistes. One sees the magnitude of the previous statement when compared to the 11 nominations YBNL received.
In the end, it's safe to say YBNL has had a more productive year than Mavin.
2016 Headies Awards Wins
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A riveting historical novel about Peggy Shippen Arnold, the cunning wife of Benedict Arnold and mastermind behind America's most infamous act of treason . . .
Everyone knows Benedict Arnold—the Revolutionary War general who betrayed America and fled to the British—as history's most notorious turncoat. Many know Arnold's co-conspirator, Major John André, who was apprehended with Arnold's documents in his boots and hanged at the orders of General George Washington. But few know of the integral third character in the plot: a charming young woman who not only contributed to the betrayal but orchestrated it.
Socialite Peggy Shippen is half Benedict Arnold's age when she seduces the war hero during his stint as military commander of Philadelphia. Blinded by his young bride's beauty and wit, Arnold does not realize that she harbors a secret: loyalty to the British. Nor does he know that she hides a past romance with the handsome British spy John André. Peggy watches as her husband, crippled from battle wounds and in debt from years of service to the colonies, grows ever more disillusioned with his hero, Washington, and the American cause. Together with her former love and her disaffected husband, Peggy hatches the plot to deliver West Point to the British and, in exchange, win fame and fortune for herself and Arnold.
Told from the perspective of Peggy's maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistress's affairs even when it could cost her everything, The Traitor's Wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the American fight for freedom.
See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.com/Traitors-Wife/Allison-Pataki/9781476738604#sthash.wdVDdaoB.dpuf
Meet Author Allison Pataki
Allison Pataki graduated Cum Laude from Yale University and has spent several years writing for TV and online news outlets, including ABCNews.com and FoxNews.com. The daughter of former New YorkThe Traitor's Wife based on the rich Revolutionary War history of her hometown in New York State's Hudson Highlands. The Traitor's Wife is Allison's first novel. She lives in Chicago with her husband, David.
State Governor George E. Pataki, Allison was inspired to write
State Governor George E. Pataki, Allison was inspired to write


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In the last question we saw that heaven is more about a relationship (with God, with Jesus, with other believers) than a long, white, sandy beach where people will enjoy a resort lifestyle for eternity. We also said that nobody naturally seeks God, or his will for their lives, so in this sense nobody is naturally good.
This is exactly what Jesus said to a highly moral young man who came to him in Luke 18. This young man could say that he had kept all the outward commandments since he was a boy. But sadly, he loved his money more than God. Jesus' says that no-one is good except for God alone, the implication is that no-one can inherit eternal life, be saved, go to heaven (however you want to describe it). By the way, Jesus is not saying that people cannot do good things whatsoever (see Matthew 7:9-11) but he is saying that no-one is by themselves good enough to enter eternal life, even the most moral people like the guy in Luke 18. The disciples respond with a desperate question, "who then can be saved?" and Jesus' responds by saying that only God can make it happen. The rest of the New Testament explains that it can only work on account of the sacrificial death of Jesus in the place of sinful people who turn to Jesus for forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
This means the quick answer to this question is "yes": bad people who turn to Jesus in faith can enter heaven. On the flip side, those who continue to insist that they are good enough for God, and don't want the death of Jesus in their place for forgiveness and reconciliation, will not enter eternal life. Only God can make it happen. Whether people consider themselves "good" or "bad" is not the crucial point; whether people turn to Jesus for salvation and life is the critical thing that determines where people spend eternity.


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For our next show, Your Days Are Numbered magazine is taking over the Orbital Gallery from July 5 to 16 – but to kick things off we'll be hosting a very special launch party on Friday July 4, featuring a signing with David Quantick and Shaky Kane from 6pm.
David Quantick & Shaky Kane signing – 6-7pm.
Launch party and private view – 7-9pm.
Here's what they have to say about the exhibition:
"Your Days Are Numbered features a lot of creators influenced by comics and graphics. Its kind of our thing. And because we like them so much we're holding an exhibition, called #WHENWILLTHECREEPSMEET, so we can stick their pictures on a wall and show everybody how great they are. Starting July 5, the exhibition is going to include new prints, work that's been featured in Your Days Are Numbered and original pieces made especially for the show, designed to give an insight into the creators that have featured in the magazine. Those people include: BONEFACE, Gustavo Duarte, Gilbert Hernandez, David Ziggy Greene, Michael Parkin, Shaky Kane, Tom Scioli, Lord Hurk, Julian Hanshaw, Caspar Newbolt, Ed Piskor, & SNUB."


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Channel 9 Backstage
Sorry to those who watched the Footy Show (Vic) on Thursday night, hoping to see the band, but they were bumped at late notice because the producers wanted to concentrate on football while the show finds its feet. The appearance will be rescheduled. This Saturday 8 on Channed 9 at 11.30am there is a meaty interview with Tim by Angela Pulverenti following the Tom Cruise piece on the "Backstage" show. Tim sits at the piano and plays a few snippets from songs.


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Lately, Josie spends a lot of time staring down into Elliott's Creek.
|Sure. Because something is there.
Elliott's Creek is what we call the culvert that runs underneath the drive. Mostly it is a shallow, overgrown ditch separating the front six or so acres from the rest, and after it passes underneath the drive it opens up into a large gully that floods each spring, sometimes even reaching the river, if the river floods, too. But most of the time the gully and the creek—called Elliott's Creek because all the time Elliott's disappearing down there—are dry. And lately Josie is standing still, staring into the dry creek.
|And Josie is not one to stand still, for long.
I have spent some time staring into the creek, too, but all I see is a tangle of plant stuff. Why would this interest Josie? But while I am mowing or washing windows or chopping wax or stacking wood, there Josie is, staring down into the creek. But, I know what this is like, don't you? Staring at something that seems like nothing but that is, at least in your reality, something. And, seriously, what other reality is there?
Second: Because I'm falling in love all over again
Being right here right now in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan waiting for the onslaught of fall with its colors and fires and crisp cold air is like being in the lap of luxury, bundled up, held tight, set free.
I did not expect this.
|Meanwhile, another sunny evening on the porch,
7:15 already, 75 degrees, and Josie is not standing still.
Herbert, the pumpkin, followed us home from the farmers market.
No, I did not expect this. Not this way. Not this reeling feeling of being in love all over again, in love with autumn, its every dollop of color, its every forty-degree morning, its every low grey sky folded in on itself and its every drop of cool rain. Those slightly ever earlier sunsets allowing for at long last nighttime lamplight and candles. It feels downright personal, as if, maybe, I should not even talk about it. But it is so right, so why not? Autumn and I have known each other a good many years, and I have always said autumn is my favorite, my favorite time of year, though sometimes I think winter, so hard to choose, but autumn … the change from summer into autumn is the best, I think. That change from hyped-up summer to down-to-hearth fall. I realize the change from winter to spring is nice, too, I suppose, but autumn … Well, who knows what it is. And who cares? Not me. I just feel it. That's enough. I feel this thing between autumn and me. And autumn seems to hold no grudge that once I left—left before the first leaf could fall! And I wonder if autumn knew I'd be back, that I'd be back, after all.
Third: Because there are pink flamingos in baseball
One morning this week I was up early with the cold predawn, starting a fire and turning on a baseball game played the night before. It's been many a long summer since I've had so much baseball to watch, to enjoy. When it came time to spend money on TV, this is what I paid for, and I have spent the past several months with a baseball game almost every day in the background, or maybe I sat down and outright watched, and now the season is nearing its close.
In baseball you play one game at a time, 160 or so over the season, and the outcome, the final score, and how you get there, is unknown until you get there, until the last inning, the last out, the last hit, the last walk, the last error … And you just never know. One of the many weird things about baseball is that a game could, in theory, last forever—and isn't that how life seems sometimes?—because as long as the score is tied, you keep on playing. This has never happened, as far as I know. But it's nice to think about. Sometimes I envision eternity as my dad and me sitting in the upper deck at Wrigley Field in Chicago, where the Cubs play, and the game keeps going, on and on, and we sit on and on, keeping score, one batter at a time, inning after inning, eating salted-in-the-shell peanuts, maybe a hot dog or two, maybe a beer, maybe a Pepsi, and that's all. Because the game is not over. So we stay. The fat lady has not sung. So we stay. Time, weather, and whatever other things you can think of drop away. You may ask: Is the game important? Does it matter in the standings? Are you in the play-offs? Is this the World Series? Well, no, probably not. We are talking about the Cubs, after all, and the Cubs, in case you have not heard, have not been in a World Series since 1945. A few play-off games here and there, sure, but just a few, and anyway, that doesn't matter. Not a factor. You play until the game is over. You stick with it. You stay and watch and keep score until the damn thing's over. Then, you catch the el home.
But to say you play one game at a time is a bit misleading: It is one inning at a time, one batter at a time, one pitch at a time. There is simply no way around it. It's like saying we live one day at a time when you really can't live even one day without taking a few thousand breaths, so the way it is, is one breath at a time. One pitch at a time. Life does, indeed, for the most part, unfold this slowly.
|Still, Josie can barely keep up with it.
So I'm watching this game one morning, the Brewers and the Cubs, and the Brewers are not doing so well this year and the Cubs are doing great, and the game is at Wrigley, and one of the announcers is laying out the numbers and whatnot that make this game a lop-sided match-up and saying how one could ask why even play, but hey, we all know crazy things happen in baseball and so that's what you do, you play each game, one game at a time, and I've spent all summer with these announcers—Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies—and they are kind of like work buddies always chattering in the background while I'm making candles, packing up an order, or cleaning, or reading, or playing with Josie, or doing some chore, and the game is on, and on and on they chatter, and these two have become increasingly happy over the course of the season, because the Cubs are doing so well. And lately, although they know better, they have been doing a lot of projecting. Talking about how things are going to play out, might play out, if this or that happens, or that or this. Talking about who is likely to pitch that all important game that could send the Cubs to the play-offs for the first time since 2008. And figuring out all those "magic" numbers. And who do you think will be the MVP, JD? Well, are we talking play-offs or season? And on and on. And so much they talk about is just stuff that isn't there. Just isn't there yet.
(Later in the week I will go looking for some World Series tickets I or my dad once had, the ones we never got to use because, well, just one of those years when the Cubs got far enough that World Series tickets were printed, but not so far that anyone could use those tickets. But we had those tickets. Just in case.)
Then, in this game I'm watching, on comes a short video clip about a small group of animals that had been brought to Wrigley Field earlier that day at the request of the Cubs manager, Joe Maddon. At 3 p.m. the animals—an armadillo, a civet, a sloth, a penguin, a flamingo, and two snow leopard cubs—met with Cubs players and their families in the outfield in what, it would seem to me, could only be described as a fun afternoon at the old ballpark. Seriously. What else is there?
|Being a fan of a sports team can make one do things that others might
find slightly odd, if not downright nutty. WARNING: The Cubs will be playing
at least through October 7, so come along for the ride, or, go get a sandwich.
Break: Conspiracy
Lately I've been noticing an ability to shut things out, just certain things, selectively, and this is new. By shutting some things out, perhaps I am letting other things in, but of that I am not yet sure. What I am sure of is that when I was awakened this morning by 1) Josie nuzzling my neck, 2) Elliott sharpening his claws on the front door jamb, and 3) moonlight casting shadows, I realized there are some things I will never shut out. Even if it is, jeepers, 3:30 a.m.


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A service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health containing thousands of studies on all conditions and therapies, including the Ketogenic Diet.


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…you'll never go back!! What it do baybay?? Well I'll be damned if that isn't the truth, America got a taste of chocolate in 2008 and sure enough it was a flavor that lingered just enough to want some more. Election 2012 is over (THANK GOD!!) and America has spoken, 4 more years of President Barrack Obama. To me the results of the election weren't as good as the following different media outlets. I'm looking at you Fox News and MSNBC. Once the election was "called" on projections for Obama, all kinds of funny shit started happening. Karl Rove started going nuts saying that by his math Romney would win Ohio, and that all other people are wrong, the Republican Party apparently followed suit and withheld the "concession" of the election because of these reports. You then had Rachel Maddow (aka Matthew Perry) vocally berating Fox News and her co-hosts saying the use of the word "talent" to describe "those guys" was both laughable and silly. Then watching the back and forth you could see the hate the Liberal channel had for the Conservative channel. And I loved every minute of it. It's good entertainment. What they should have done was have them be in the same room and just go at it. But alas that didn't happen (sadly).
Anyways, let's get to why BO won this election. He won it because of Mitt Romney and Sandy. The Republican nominee's inability to perceive minorities as an actual viable voting population cost him. His 47% statement was damning to his election. Doing the math, according to Romney, 47% was voting for Obama, leaving 53% of the population. So technically you need to get 51% of that population to vote for you. He got around 49%, which is pretty good, but factored with the way the electoral college process works, this wasn't gonna win it for him. Romney may have been right with his 47% statement, but even if he was, it's just plain idiotic to ever say that shit out loud. By doing so, he alienated the elderly, African Americans, Latinos, new immigrants from anywhere, the gay population, and basically anybody not white. This was a horrible strategy in 1- vocalizing it and 2- actually following through on it. That's a lot of "undecideds" that you are just saying you don't care what they do. Now you know better for the next time. Oh and to build a little more on that Mitt Romney being the problem, think about this now Conservative Right, if you'd have nominated Ron Paul, we'd probably have a new president. And then you have Hurricane Sandy. That girl done messed up Romney's bid for President. At a time when the country didn't know if Obama was the guy to lead in a crisis situation, Sandy showed up and showed the country that he can. He used FEMA wisely and strategically when Romney publicly called for ending FEMA's relief control. Foot in mouth moment again for Romney.
There you have it folks, that's how you lose an election. Obama may have won the election, but in reality this thing was lost by Willard Mitt Romney.
PS: How the hell is our voting system so outdated?? Why can't we actually have instant results instead of projections?? Tech nerds/geeks, get this shit right, you have 4 years to fix it!


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Add a touch of luxe to your wardrobe: make some padded coat hangers - with or without the love-heart lavender bags - to store your delicate items. These also make great gifts for all occasions.
You will need
For the padded hanger:
- Glue
- 50cm thin ribbon
- A wooden coathanger
- 60cm x 50cm polyester wadding
- 65cm x 18cm floral fabric
For the heart-shaped lavender bag:
- Two 15cm x 15cm pieces of floral fabric
- Ribbon
- Dried lavender
How to make
1. Secure the end of the ribbon to the tip of the hook of the hanger with a drop of glue, then wind the ribbon around the hook of the hanger to cover it.
2. Wrap the piece of wadding around the coat hanger, back and front, and glue to the wood.
3. Press under 1cm at the short ends of the fabric, and 1.5cm along the long edges of the fabric. Fold in half widthways and mark the centre point. Slip stitch the short edges together.
4. Sew the top edges on the left side together, from the corner to the centre, using 5mm running stitches 5mm down from the fold. Slide the hanger into the cover and gather the fabric. Even out the gathers and repeat on the other side.
5. Enlarge the heart template below until it measures 10cm from top to bottom at the centre. Use it to cut two heart shapes from the floral fabric.
6. With right sides together, stitch all around, leaving a 1cm seam allowance and a 3cm gap on one lower edge. Turn to the right side and press flat.
7. Fill with lavender and slip stitch the open seam closed. Sew a piece of ribbon to the top of the heart and attach, with a few slip stitches, to the underneath of the hanger.
Feature: Gill Wright. Photo: Sussie Bell. Styling: Catherine Woram
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Yiddish Farm creates and fosters Jewish connections between agriculture, culture, and language. Our "Eretz Goshen" experiential farm tours and immersive Yiddish courses introduce our students and visitors to the role agriculture plays in Jewish tradition, the richness and significance of the Yiddish language, and the connections between centuries-old traditions and issues we face as Jewish people in the 21st century.
What We Do:
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The Yiddish Farm exists thanks to the generous support afforded to us by donors like you and the continued support of the following foundations:
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What is EUEA ?
EUEA is an independent non-profit organization open to all stakeholders in the Ukrainian Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE) sectors who want to work constructively with like-minded members to contribute to the gainful and transparent development of these markets in Ukraine, through the promotion of fair and sustainable business practice, raising of public awareness of energy issues, and by influencing government energy policy. EUEA works actively towards these goals by:
- Lobbying:
- Promoting the adoption of the international legislative standards and business practice in Ukraine through media awareness, formal and informal industry networking events, and the cultivation of government relations
- Project Initiation:
- Facilitating investments and supporting projects at the initial stages by effectively matching the interests of various stakeholder groups
- Communicating:
- Promoting European and global trends and know-how within the energy sector
- Identifying energy-related initiatives in Ukraine to promote best practice
- Being a comprehensive information channel about important developments within the EE & RE sectors through press-conferences, press-lunches, expert opinions/interviews, publication of position papers, and regularly updated newsletters to the EUEA membership
Why should my company invest in joining EUEA ?
By joining EUEA, you will become part of a unique network of individuals whose member companies and organizations include some of the largest and most distinguished international companies working within the EE and RE sectors in Ukraine, as well as a growing group of the most important national and local players. EUEA strives to promote the development of a positive economic and social environment for the growth of opportunities that will realize sustainable growth within the EE and RE sectors for your business.
How will my business benefit from membership ?
EUEA is continuously expanding Member benefits, which currently include:
- EUEA's Energy Day, a major annual showcase conference organized by the Association, bringing together key players from the Ukrainian, European, and international government sectors; local and international industry; "think tanks" and academia; and Ukrainian and international media to present, analyze, and debate the most relevant issues affecting the growth of the EE and RE sectors in Ukraine
- Access to a more than 3,000-contacts network within the Ukrainian and European governmental sector and business community
- B2B contacts with other EUEA Members and relevant partner organizations
- Qualifying for special offers and invitations to events organized by EUEA partners
- Receiving regularly updated information regarding joint EU-Ukrainian energy initiatives
- Perhaps most importantly: discovering and having the opportunity to develop partnerships with people who work in your "energy world", with people who are working towards the same goals of transforming the Ukrainian energy sector into an open and compliant one that draws from European and international business practices and implementation expertise
What is the difference between Regular Membership and Honorary Membership ?
Regular Members are companies paying membership fees. They have voting rights and are subject to all EUEA Members' benefits.
Honorary Members do not pay membership feesand might be state or local authorities or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Honorary Members are free to take an active part in selected EUEA activities but have only advisory voting rights, meaning they are accepted as advice but are not binding on the Association.
How does EUEA select/accept membership requests? Are there particular criteria to it ?
Potential members of EUEA must work within anenergy-related sector and must demonstrate sympathy withthe core mission of EUEA as described in this FAQ and in more detail in the Charter of the Association.
Decisions about the granting of Regular or Honorary membership are taken by the Board of the Association by simple majority vote based on the information provided on the EUEA application form. Thus membership in the Association gains validity after a respective Board decision, which is normally taken within two business days following the receipt of the application.
Is there any particular political support that EUEA benefits from ?
EUEA is an independent organization supported by its members who alone set the Association's agenda. EUEA is not "controlled" by any group, block, or other entity outside of its own membership, but works actively to foster effective dialogue with important governmental stakeholders.
How many events is EUEA organizing per year ?
EUEA is not primarily an events organization. We are active through the interaction of our members with each other and through the access that EUEA provides to government and other important decision centres relevant to the EE and RE sectors. All activities and events organized by EUEA are aimed to fulfil EUEA's mission and objectives.
Our most important event is the European-Ukrainian Energy Day organized in the spring each year. EUEA's Energy Day conference is a major annual showcase organized by the Association bringing together key players from the Ukrainian, European, and international government sectors; local and international industry; "think tanks" and academia; and Ukrainian and international media to present, analyze, and debate the most relevant issues affecting the growth of the EE and RE sectors in Ukraine.
EUEA also holds a number of press conferences throughout the year, participates in workshops and round-tables, and arranges Members' meetings. The combination of activities changes from year to year, so please check out our Yearly Reports for more information.
Is EUEA developing/supporting any tangible projects in Ukraine ?
EUEA is involved through its membership in acting as an independent body bringing together key participants in many projects that are undertaken by member companies. As a networking and lobbying organization, EUEA fulfils an important role in educating its members about potential projects and bringing them in contact with potential partners, as a medium for accessing important information about legal and technical requirements and expertise, and in the facilitation of a common voice within the EE and RE sectors for targeted and constructive change that benefits these sectors.


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Archive for January, 2012
Pasta From Scratch!
Posted by Deb Equality Della Piana in Italian, Pasta on January 7, 2012
I recently added a recipe for 'gravy and meatballs' and promised some recipes for homemade pasta. There's nothing like it. So, here they are. Now, a word about the addition of the water: Do not just pour it in the well all at once. Add it a little at a time. You may find you don't need all 1/4 cup. You may find that you need a bit more. This isn't an exact science. The idea is to make the dough smooth and elastic. Not crumbly. Not soggy. As Baby Bear said, it needs to be "just right."
When it comes to mixing dough, you can either do it manually or use a machine. I have a Kitchen Aid with a dough attachment. It comes out fine either way. It's just that using a machine saves some labor.
Basic Pasta Dough
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water
½ tsp salt
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Place flour in a mound on a large work surface. Form a well in the mound and add the eggs, water (in increments, please), salt and oil.
Begin mixing with the fingers of one hand while pushing the flour from the edges of the well into the egg mixture with the other hand. Continue mixing until the dough forms a ball. The idea for all pastas is to have the dough smooth and elastic, not wet and sticky. Knead the dough for 5 minutes or more until it has reached the desired consistency.
Cut the dough into three pieces, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. After chilling, allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes before rolling.
To finish by hand, roll using a rolling pin until 1/16 of an inch thick. Cut to your desired shape.
To finish with a pasta machine, cut dough into quarters and form them into a rectangular shape that will fit in the pasta machine. Lightly dust the dough with flour and roll it through the machine, starting at the thickest setting. Then fold the dough once and roll it through the machine using the next thinner setting. Repeat this process until the pasta is the right thickness. Cut to the appropriate shape using the machine cutters. I have a classic hand crank Imperia (shown in the picture). It works great. Fancy is not always better.
Basic Semolina Egg Pasta
3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups semolina flour
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup water
½ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Follow the procedure for basic pasta above.
Lemon Scented Pasta
2-4 drops lemon oil
3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups semolina flour
2 tbsp. dried dill
5 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup water
½ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Follow the procedure for basic pasta, adding the two additional ingredients to the well.
This pasta is amazing when used with white clam sauce.
Spinach Pasta
¾ lb fresh spinach
3-2/3 cup all purpose flour
1-3/4 cup semolina flour
4 large eggs lightly beaten
¼ cup water
½ tsp salt
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Clean, wash, and blanch spinach in boiling water for about 15 seconds or just until wilted. Remove spinach from boiling water and plunge it into an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain thoroughly; squeeze dry in a kitchen towel and then puree in a food processor.
Follow the instructions for basic egg pasta above adding the spinach to the mixture in the well.
Caramelized Chili-Citrus Wings
Posted by Deb Equality Della Piana in Chicken on January 5, 2012
This is a major messy dish and several people I taught in my last cooking class whined about how sticky their fingers got because we did not separate the wings prior to cooking. Frankly, I have no idea what they were complaining about; the wings were delicious and it was well worth the messy effort.
If you must separate the wings, however, it's fairly simple: Separate the upper part of the wing from the lower part of the wing at the "knuckle." I simply use a cleaver. Both parts are used in the recipe. The wing tip is fairly easy to chop off. These are discarded. Or you can always buy the wings prepared this way. They are usually referred to as 'party wings' in the supermarket.
16 chicken wings*
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 cup light soy sauce
4 tbsp. honey
4 tbsp. canola oil
1 tbsp. canola oil (reserved)
4 tbsp. Thai chili-garlic sauce
1 tbsp. Thai chili-garlic sauce (reserved)
¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp each fresh orange, lime and lemon peel
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 garlic clove, chopped (reserve)
2 scallions, chopped
Black and white sesame seeds (reserve)
Mix all ingredients together (except those marked 'reserve') and whisk until well incorporated. Place the marinade in a zip-lock bag with the wings and seal. Shake until all wings are coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate. Three hours marinating time will do it, but I prefer to marinate mine overnight. The longer, the better.
These wings are cooked on top of the stove as opposed to in the oven. After the wings have been sufficiently marinated, place a wok on the stove top and add the 1 tbsp. reserved canola oil, the reserved tablespoon chili-garlic sauce, and the reserved garlic. Heat until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then add the wings (minus the marinade) and cook on medium-high heat to sear. Lower the heat and add the marinade to the wok. Cover and cook on low for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally. This will ensure that the wings cook through.
When 25 minutes is over, remove the cover from the wok and increase the heat to medium to stir-fry and further brown the wings. Be sure to turn the wings frequently as the honey can burn as the heat is increased. As the wings cook, the marinade will thicken and give them a slick coating. Throw in the black and white sesame seeds at the end and turn to coat. Remove the wings from the wok and place on a serving platter lined with fresh Watercress. Eat immediately!
Della Piana's Homemade Gravy with Meatballs
Posted by Deb Equality Della Piana in Beef, Chicken, Gravy, Italian, Pasta Sauce, Pork, Sausages, Turkey on January 2, 2012
I grew up in an Italian household, and every Sunday we had 'macaroni and gravy.' We never called it 'pasta sauce.' There's also the false belief that you absolutely have to use fresh tomatoes. You do not. With canned tomatoes, someone else does all the hard work. This is not marinara; this is thick. It cooks slowly for about 8+ hours. So, here's my original recipe for 'gravy.'
4 tbsp. olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 can tomato puree
2 can crushed tomatoes
1 can whole tomatoes
4 cans tomato paste
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 sweet (Vidalia) onion, chopped
6 Italian sausages (I prefer hot; you can use sweet or hot, or a combination of both)
3 boneless country-style pork ribs
Homemade meatballs (recipe follows)
4 tbsp. dried oregano
4 tbsp. dried basil
2 tbsp. dried parsley
6 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt (I prefer sea salt)
1/2 cup 'old' red wine or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Put olive oil in a very large sauce pan (and I'm not kidding about the size) over medium high heat. Add chopped garlic cloves and chopped onion. Sauté until transparent and/or slightly browned and you get the aroma. Add Italian sausages and boneless country-style pork ribs. Brown on all sides, turning intermittently. Add 'old' red wine or red wine vinegar. (I don't know about you folks, but I can rarely down a bottle of red wine in a couple of days. However, it doesn't have to go to waste. Set it aside. It will age and develop a bit of a 'vinegar' essence. I keep all my old red wine and routinely use it for cooking.)
Allow this concoction to simmer for about 15-20 minutes over low heat, then it's time to add the canned tomatoes. Add all four cans plus one can of water. Start simmering over medium heat, but move it to low and simmer for about an hour. It's important that you stir this continuously so that nothing gets stuck and burns on the bottom of the pan.After an hour, you'll add the meatballs (recipe follows this) and simmer for another 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, add the first two cans of tomato paste. Again, you'll add one can of water after. You can use the water to rinse all of the paste out of the two cans. Simmer for 20 minutes more, then add the last two cans of tomato paste, repeating the rinsing process. All in all, you'll be adding two cans of water to four cans of paste. Then, please taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings. I'm giving you measurements for the seasonings (parsley, oregano, etc.), but you should add more to suit your flavor preference. There is no magic formula here.
Once the paste is added, you're going to put the cover on and leave the gravy and meatballs on a low simmer for a few more hours. Again, it's not necessary to simmer for the full 8 hours, but I made this at Christmas and basically let it simmer on low for the full 8 hours, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing burns to the bottom. It's worth it. As it cooks, the paste helps it to thicken. Remember, this is not marinara. Thick is better. I always buy an extra can of paste in the event that I want to add more. That's a good policy.
By the way, it's a good idea to taste your gravy several times during it's creation. It's never too late to adjust your seasonings.
Now, here are a couple of myth busters: It is not necessary to add sugar to your gravy. I never do. Some people insist this takes the acidity out of the tomatoes. Not necessary. The process of simmering will take care of that. And, when it's time to cook your pasta, you absolutely should not put a teaspoon of olive oil in the water. A lot of people recommend this to prevent the pasta from sticking together. This doesn't happen if your water is at a high rolling boil and you keep stirring it (or if making spaghetti, moving it around the pan with a spaghetti implement). Adding oil will prevent the gravy from sticking to the pasta. That's not what you want. If using commercial pasta, I love Orichiette (often referred to as 'pigs ears'), Cavitappi (often called 'corkscrew'), Farfalle (or 'bow ties') or Medium Shells. On the 'spaghetti' side, I love Fusilli (the long version; not the short) and Linguine. They hold the gravy so well..
Homemade Meatballs
Meatballs can be made with ground beef, a combination of ground,beef and ground pork, turkey or chicken. For Christmas, I made mine with ground turkey.
1 lb. ground beef, pork, turkey or chicken or any combination of the four
3 tbsp. minced garlic (feel free to buy this in the jar)
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. thyme
1 tbsp. dried basil
1 tbsp ground parsley
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
2 large eggs (add more if needed)
This is an uncomplicated recipe. Simply mix all these things together in a big bowl. Yes, use your hands (but wash them first). Size is relative. I don't like mine too small or too large. The ones in this photo are the right attitude.
Many people bake their meatballs in the over before putting them in the gravy. I only do this if I'm making them to be added to ready-made gravy for the kids. Otherwise, carefully put them in the gravy you're making on the stove and allow them to cook slowly. Nothing special needs to be done. They will be absolutely delicious.
Cook's Note: In the next few days, I'll be putting up several recipes for home made pasta. Keep an eye out!


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Current American warfighting doctrine is based largely on the successes of fast-strike campaigns such as the Nazi's Blitzkrieg of WW2, Patton's 3rd-Army charge across France and more recent charges to the Iraqi border in 1992 and to Baghdad in 2003. Built on the Euro-centric idea that a force will quit the field when told to by its deposed leadership, this strategy may be less-than-useless in facing a non-European enemy.
The opposite strategy, employed on the largest scale in modern times by General Eisenhower in WW2 in the European Theater of Operations, was the Broad Front Strategy. Rather than a lightning strike to Berlin to cut off the head of the Nazis, this strategy consisted of a broad, sweeping front, rolling up the German armies as they fought in the field, killing tens of thousands more men – on both sides – as he steadily worked his way to Berlin.
Sixty years on this strategy is seen by many as the greatest moral failure of the West – ever, taking as it did, eight months and hundreds of thousands more deaths than unleashing Patton to drive to Berlin.
But was it?
One can make the argument that a strategy of killing as many of the enemy as possible while still in the field is far more moral than cutting off the head and letting the enemy fester – and go on killing you for years. This is the result of the lightning strike made by America forces into Baghdad – and it may be the wrong way to fight a war.
The nature of our military, from training to organization to equipment, is bent on fast – very fast – killing of the enemy and taking of strategic targets. Current professional writing suggests that we need to develop an ability to close with and kill the enemy even more quickly – as it is the camera of the media, not the ability of the enemy soldier that now determines the outcome of America's wars.
Certainly we have proven that our precision airpower and mechanized infantry forces can sweep aside any enemy and close with the political leadership in amazingly short amounts of time. But has that capability, has this lightning-fast-strike capacity increased the success of our wars?
And the answer to that is quite obviously – "No."
In the past 100 years, America has been involved in two major wars, four minor wars and countless smaller engagements of a handful of battles or fewer. Of these wars, WW2 was an uncontestable victory, WW1 an incomplete triumph seen by one side (Allies) as a victory, but by the other side as merely an acquiescence to President Wilson's 14 Points; in short, not a defeat. Of the four minor wars, we tied in Korea, lost in Vietnam, and won in Kuwait and Iraq. Or did we?
In looking at the use of speed in the strategies in the various wars, what was the effect?
Following MacArthur's landing at Inchon, we sped up the peninsula, but, when confronted with masses of enemy soldiers at China's entry into the war, sped right back down the peninsula – for we lacked the usable means to kill enemy soldiers at the rate necessary to offset our disadvantage in numbers and supply lines. The war resulted in a tie.
In Vietnam our political and military leadership never figured out why we were there, if they wanted to win, what winning would mean, let alone how to go about it. By the time anyone wanted to talk seriously about anything, it was time to talk about coming home. If there was any strategy at all – other than not winning – it is not discernible. Absent a strategy, though we won every single battle, we lost the war.
In Kuwait the speed tactics were used to good effect. But what was the strategy? Were we at war? Combat, sure. But war has a political objective; it is a continuation of politics by other means. What were our political goals? Did we have any?
At best, this was a penal expedition, punishing Iraq for invading another country. It was not a war to change behavior – the goal of war – but to slap a hand for reaching across a recognized international boundary.
Combat arms were used punitively to chase an invader back home. No strategic goal was defined, set or reached. No action other than telling the invader to go home – forcefully, to be sure – was taken.
At a strategic level it was laughable – the most powerful military in the history of the known universe taking months to deploy and then weeks to drive a few miles northward a fourth-rate power undisciplined in its training and deployment, unschooled in modern doctrine.
Iraq? Conservatives hate to liken this to Vietnam, but no other military deployment provides a comparison.
Deciding not to win we are suffering an attrition strategy – attrition this time by the media; Not only taking too long to achieve our goals (what were they?) but seemingly incapable of understanding the kind of war we are fighting – and that the goal of war is changing the opposition and forcing it to behave as we like.
And here is where the strongest evidence exists that Eisenhower's Broad Front strategy was correct:
Had Bush employed a Broad Front strategy rather than a quick sweep to Baghdad, both the Iraqis and the Americans would be better off today.
If the goal was to A) change behavior, and, B) to introduce Democracy, then a strategy to destroy in the field the Iraqi Army, and young men who ultimately became terrorists killing Americans and Iraqis, would have been more efficient in achieving that goal.
In introducing Democracy, it is necessary to have order first – so that people can feel safe as their government changes around them. Killing the Army and young male radicals in the field – those who took up arms against us – would have enabled a goal of introducing democracy much more quickly and efficiently than a swift cut-the-head-off strategy that left thousands of these people alive only to kill Americans and Iraqis later – and to this day.
Instead, we took the approach to cut off the head as quickly as possible, leaving the army and assorted other killers in the field to – – well, to kill Americans, which they have been doing for a few years now.
Had we carpet-bombed Iraq as we did Germany or Japan, we would be much farther ahead in our goal of introducing democracy. Had we killed thousands more Iraqis in the field we would not have them killing us today. Had we acted as though we had been at war – destroying buildings from which shots were fired at our troops as we did in WW2, had we used the forces and weapons (sans nuclear; more on that in another post), we could have ended this much faster and at much lower cost to our military – and to the average Joe citizen in Iraq, as well.
What about collateral damage? About the thousands – or tens of thousands – of Iraqis who would've been killed in such a campaign? Same answer as for the hundreds of thousands or millions of Germans and Japanese civilians who died as we carpet-bombed their cities to end the rule of their murderous leaders:
If you let a cancer fester within your cities and countryside, don't be surprised if killing it kills you, as well. You, too, have a responsibility to treat humans with regard. If you absolve yourself of that responsibility by allowing terrorists to kill others without qualm, if you allow others to live among you who will deal death and destruction to innocents, don't be surprised if you are killed removing the pestilence you allowed.
That's THEIR problem, not OURS.
Those who don't understand that war is not neat and clean, that PGMs (smart bombs) are tools to kill decidedly small sites for specific reasons (killing anti-aircraft artillery, for instance), but decidedly NOT weapons of war, can either complain and whine, or grow up to see war for what it is: Brutal, hard, ruthless – – and often inescapable.
And if war is not approached ruthlessly, it is a lethal joke. If one is not serious about the political change required, one does not go to war. If one is serious, one takes war seriously – and kills the enemy.
War is not about talking – it is about killing until the enemy surrenders – unconditionally. Mixing the two notions only gets more of your own guys killed.
It is intriguing as a side note, that those most vocal about being against the use of force are also those most passionate about "multiculturalism." Since some cultures only respect force, a true multiculturalist would understand this – and give them all the force they desire. Since "Islam" means, "Submission," and since one submits to force, a multicultural understanding of our opponent would be to apply as much force as we can to cause the behavioral change that is the purpose of war.
As the American Military reviews doctrine following this war, perhaps Eisenhower's Broad Front Strategy will be seen for the valuable tool it was in destroying the opposition in the field, rather than allowing it to fester long after its leaders have been cut-down. But probably not, to the detriment of our warriors in our future "wars."
We should have killed the Iraqis – Army and terrorists – in the field in a broad-front strategy rather than striking quickly at Baghdad.
Iraq would be farther along toward democracy and peace – and we would be farther along in coming home.
And we need to take this into consideration in future conflicts. Faster is not always better. Maximizing the destruction of the bad guys – killing as many as possible – is.


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We will present you with a series of special articles dedicated to all the yogic couples who love each other and make love with continence and transfiguration.
The two lovers can integrate some simple tantric exercises successfully in their couple relationship in order to deepen their couple relationship, so that for them it will be a true source of happiness, but also a "trampoline" that will propel them towards exceptional spiritual experiences. The purpose of these exercises is mutual auric harmonization, and practicing awareness – which is so necessary in tantric practices. These exercises will help you know each other and know yourself, to develop empathy, intuition, to awaken your subtle perceptions, but also to explore the meditative dimension of your lovemaking experiences.
Although simple, these exercises will have miraculous effects for those couples that show boldness and perseverance and who make them consistently, with attention and transfiguration. These couples especially will understand through direct practical experience that the goal in Tantra is the perfection of the being on all levels and discover the mysterious spark from God the Father, which is the Immortal Supreme Self, ATMAN in the inner expanded universe.
General rules: Attention, awareness and attitude of transfiguration are essential
The yogic tradition says that the most favourable moment for practicing tantric exercises is early in the morning, but if your program does not allow it, it is good to know that these exercises can be successfully practiced in any other calm moment of the day. Therefore, choose a time when neither lover is in a hurry and a place in which the possibilities for being disturbed are minimized (at home it is even recommended to unplug the phone). Also, when practicing more complex exercises, do not eat 2 hours before or eat something very light and wait for one hour before starting.
Always begin by establishing a state of harmony, interiorizing and aspiration towards everything that is uplifting and divine. Sit down comfortably, with the spine straight, close the eyes and hold the hands in a prayer position, in the central chest area, near the heart. The bases of the thumbs are gently but firmly pressing the chest. This posture calms down the mind, by momentarily suspending certain energy flows that run through the body and because of the pressure on the subtle flow of the mind (one of the Nadis that influence directly the mental state), which passes through the central chest area. Together with your beloved consecrate all the fruits of the exercises to be performed to God the Father, to Shiva or to a Great Cosmic Power.
Focus inside, going deep within, aiming to perceive the reflection of our Divine Self in our being, which is for us a true inner teacher, which we now ask to guide us. Aim to enter in resonance with this source of spiritual intuitions. (If we can feel our soul close enough to our spiritual guide, then we will ask him to subtly guide us spiritually, to inspire and protect us). We maintain this attitude for 2-3 minutes, until we feel tuned in to this energetic source.
Then, become aware of the consciousness over the entire being. Imagine we are penetrated and surrounded by a subtle bio-energetic field, and then aim to feel how the energy of the loved being interflows with ours through luminous flows within our being. Deepening the state, feel how the two fields fully harmonize each other, so that the flows of subtle energy run freely from one to another. We may start only after becoming clearly aware of all these steps.
Finally, it is indicated to repeat the procedure presented above, but backwards. Close the eyes and then focus to re-absorb the energies, allowing the appearance of a very thin, but firm "veil" rising between us and our beloved. This distance must be seen as being full of love, or better said as a refinement of the subtle connection between us, which now tends to be felt not only at the bio-energetic level but especially at the psychic, mental and spiritual level, and not like a heavy metal barrier. At the most profound level, in reality we are ONE, but at other levels individuality has a decisive importance, which must be respected; thus, the process of opening and closing the energy fields is essential.
At the end of the long term meditative exercises, it is recommended to raise the hands upwards and to breathe a few times profoundly. Only after finishing this set of complete breathing can we come out of the meditation posture we had been in so far. If the meditation lasted for a longer period of time, we can massage each other feet, full of love. (In this massage, we can even put as much pressure on the legs as possible, thus stimulating blood circulation and energy). Then we can also massage each other's back.
Article taken from www.yogaesoteric.net
Published by Natha.net


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