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Here is a table of the instruction names that are meaningful in the RTL generation pass of the compiler. Giving one of these names to an instruction pattern tells the RTL generation pass that it can use the pattern in to accomplish a certain task.
subreg with mode m of a register whose
own mode is wider than m, the effect of this instruction is
to store the specified value in the part of the register that corresponds
to mode m. The effect on the rest of the register is undefined.
This class of patterns is special in several ways. First of all, each
of these names must be defined, because there is no other way
to copy a datum from one place to another.
Second, these patterns are not used solely in the RTL generation pass.
Even the reload pass can generate move insns to copy values from stack
slots into temporary registers. When it does so, one of the operands is
a hard register and the other is an operand that can need to be reloaded
into a register.
Therefore, when given such a pair of operands, the pattern must generate
RTL which needs no reloading and needs no temporary registers--no
registers other than the operands. For example, if you support the
pattern with a
define_expand, then in such a case the
define_expand mustn't call
force_reg or any other such
function which might generate new pseudo registers.
This requirement exists even for subword modes on a RISC machine where
fetching those modes from memory normally requires several insns and
some temporary registers. Look in `spur.md' to see how the
requirement can be satisfied.
During reload a memory reference with an invalid address may be passed
as an operand. Such an address will be replaced with a valid address
later in the reload pass. In this case, nothing may be done with the
address except to use it as it stands. If it is copied, it will not be
replaced with a valid address. No attempt should be made to make such
an address into a valid address and no routine (such as
change_address) that will do so may be called. Note that
general_operand will fail when applied to such an address.
The global variable
reload_in_progress (which must be explicitly
declared if required) can be used to determine whether such special
handling is required.
The variety of operands that have reloads depends on the rest of the
machine description, but typically on a RISC machine these can only be
pseudo registers that did not get hard registers, while on other
machines explicit memory references will get optional reloads.
If a scratch register is required to move an object to or from memory,
it can be allocated using
gen_reg_rtx prior to reload. But this
is impossible during and after reload. If there are cases needing
scratch registers after reload, you must define
SECONDARY_INPUT_RELOAD_CLASS and perhaps also
SECONDARY_OUTPUT_RELOAD_CLASS to detect them, and provide
patterns `reload_inm' or `reload_outm' to handle
them. See section Register Classes.
The constraints on a `movem' must permit moving any hard
register to any other hard register provided that
HARD_REGNO_MODE_OK permits mode m in both registers and
REGISTER_MOVE_COST applied to their classes returns a value of 2.
It is obligatory to support floating point `movem'
instructions into and out of any registers that can hold fixed point
values, because unions and structures (which have modes
SImode or
DImode) can be in those registers and they may have floating
point members.
There may also be a need to support fixed point `movem'
instructions in and out of floating point registers. Unfortunately, I
have forgotten why this was so, and I don't know whether it is still
true. If
HARD_REGNO_MODE_OK rejects fixed point values in
floating point registers, then the constraints of the fixed point
`movem' instructions must be designed to avoid ever trying to
reload into a floating point register.
macro in see section Register Classes.
with mode m of a register whose natural mode is wider,
the `movstrictm' instruction is guaranteed not to alter
any of the register except the part which belongs to mode m.
define_expand (see section Defining RTL Sequences for Code Generation)
and make the pattern fail if the restrictions are not met.
Write the generated insn as a
parallel with elements being a
set of one register from the appropriate memory location (you may
also need
use or
clobber elements). Use a
match_parallel (see section RTL Template) to recognize the insn. See
`a29k.md' and `rs6000.md' for examples of the use of this insn
HImode, and store
SImode product in operand 0.
find_reg_note and look for a
REG_UNUSED note on the
quotient or remainder and generate the appropriate instruction.
ashlm3 instructions.
sqrt built-in function of C always uses the mode which
corresponds to the C data type
ffs built-in function of C always uses the mode which
corresponds to the C data type
(set (cc0) (compare (match_operand:m 0 ...) (match_operand:m 1 ...)))
(set (cc0) (match_operand:m 0 ...))`tstm' patterns should not be defined for machines that do not use
(cc0). Doing so would confuse the optimizer since it
would no longer be clear which
set operations were comparisons.
The `cmpm' patterns should be used instead.
The number of bytes to move is the third operand, in mode m.
The fourth operand is the known shared alignment of the source and
destination, in the form of a
const_int rtx. Thus, if the
compiler knows that both source and destination are word-aligned,
it may provide the value 4 for this operand.
These patterns need not give special consideration to the possibility
that the source and destination strings might overlap.
Pmode. The number of bytes to clear is
the second operand, in mode m.
The third operand is the known alignment of the destination, in the form
of a
const_int rtx. Thus, if the compiler knows that the
destination is word-aligned, it may provide the value 4 for this
mem referring to the first character of the string,
operand 2 is the character to search for (normally zero),
and operand 3 is a constant describing the known alignment
of the beginning of the string.
Operand 1 may have mode
byte_mode or
word_mode; often
word_mode is allowed only for registers. Operands 2 and 3 must
be valid for
The RTL generation pass generates this instruction only with constants
for operands 2 and 3.
The bit-field value is sign-extended to a full word integer
before it is stored in operand 0.
word_mode) into a bit
field in operand 0, where operand 1 specifies the width in bits and
operand 2 the starting bit. Operand 0 may have mode
byte_mode or
word_mode; often
word_mode is allowed only for registers.
Operands 1 and 2 must be valid for
The RTL generation pass generates this instruction only with constants
for operands 1 and 2.
lt or
You specify the mode that the operand must have when you write the
match_operand expression. The compiler automatically sees
which mode you have used and supplies an operand of that mode.
The value stored for a true condition must have 1 as its low bit, or
else must be negative. Otherwise the instruction is not suitable and
you should omit it from the machine description. You describe to the
compiler exactly which value is stored by defining the macro
STORE_FLAG_VALUE (see section Miscellaneous Parameters). If a description cannot be
found that can be used for all the `scond' patterns, you
should omit those operations from the machine description.
These operations may fail, but should do so only in relatively
uncommon cases; if they would fail for common cases involving
integer comparisons, it is best to omit these patterns.
If these operations are omitted, the compiler will usually generate code
that copies the constant one to the target and branches around an
assignment of zero to the target. If this code is more efficient than
the potential instructions used for the `scond' pattern
followed by those required to convert the result into a 1 or a zero in
SImode, you should omit the `scond' operations from
the machine description.
label_ref that
refers to the label to jump to. Jump if the condition codes meet
condition cond.
Some machines do not follow the model assumed here where a comparison
instruction is followed by a conditional branch instruction. In that
case, the `cmpm' (and `tstm') patterns should
simply store the operands away and generate all the required insns in a
define_expand (see section Defining RTL Sequences for Code Generation) for the conditional
branch operations. All calls to expand `bcond' patterns are
immediately preceded by calls to expand either a `cmpm'
pattern or a `tstm' pattern.
Machines that use a pseudo register for the condition code value, or
where the mode used for the comparison depends on the condition being
tested, should also use the above mechanism. See section Defining Jump Instruction Patterns
The above discussion also applies to the `movmodecc' and
`scond' patterns.
SImode, except it is normally a
operand 2 is the number of registers used as operands.
On most machines, operand 2 is not actually stored into the RTL
pattern. It is supplied for the sake of some RISC machines which need
to put this information into the assembler code; they can put it in
the RTL instead of operand 1.
Operand 0 should be a
mem RTX whose address is the address of the
function. Note, however, that this address can be a
expression even if it would not be a legitimate memory address on the
target machine. If it is also not a valid argument for a call
instruction, the pattern for this operation should be a
define_expand (see section Defining RTL Sequences for Code Generation) that places the
address into a register and uses that register in the call instruction.
BLKmode objects use the `call'
RETURN_POPS_ARGS is non-zero. They should emit a
that contains both the function call and a
set to indicate the
adjustment made to the frame pointer.
For machines where
RETURN_POPS_ARGS can be non-zero, the use of these
patterns increases the number of functions for which the frame pointer
can be eliminated, if desired.
expression where each element is a
set expression that indicates
the saving of a function return value into the result block.
This instruction pattern should be defined to support
__builtin_apply on machines where special instructions are needed
to call a subroutine with arbitrary arguments or to save the value
returned. This instruction pattern is required on machines that have
multiple registers that can hold a return value (i.e.
FUNCTION_VALUE_REGNO_P is true for more than one register).
reload_completed is non-zero and the function's
epilogue would only be a single instruction. For machines with register
windows, the routine
leaf_function_p may be used to determine if
a register window push is required.
Machines that have conditional return instructions should define patterns
such as
(define_insn "" [(set (pc) (if_then_else (match_operator 0 "comparison_operator" [(cc0) (const_int 0)]) (return) (pc)))] "condition" "...")where condition would normally be the same condition specified on the named `return' pattern.
__builtin_return on machines where special
instructions are needed to return a value of any type.
Operand 0 is a memory location where the result of calling a function
__builtin_apply is stored; operand 1 is a
expression where each element is a
set expression that indicates
the restoring of a function return value from the result block.
(const_int 0) will do as an
RTL pattern.
CASE_DROPS_THROUGH is defined,
then an out-of-bounds index drops through to the code following
the jump table instead of jumping to this label. In that case,
this label is not actually used by the `casesi' instruction,
but it is always provided as an operand.)
addr_vec or
addr_diff_vec inside of a
jump_insn. The number of elements in the table is one plus the
difference between the upper bound and the lower bound.
CASE_VECTOR_PC_RELATIVE is defined then the first operand is an
offset which counts from the address of the table; otherwise, it is an
absolute address to jump to. In either case, the first operand has
The `tablejump' insn is always the last insn before the jump
table it uses. Its assembler code normally has no need to use the
second operand, but you should incorporate it in the RTL pattern so
that the jump optimizer will not delete the table as unreachable code.
reg and has mode
Pmode; operand 1
may be a
const_int, etc
and also has mode
Canonicalization of a function pointer usually involves computing
the address of the function which would be called if the function
pointer were used in an indirect call.
Only define this pattern if function pointers on the target machine
can have different values but still call the same function when
used in an indirect call.
Pmode. Do not define these patterns on
such machines.
Some machines require special handling for stack pointer saves and
restores. On those machines, define the patterns corresponding to the
non-standard cases by using a
define_expand (see section Defining RTL Sequences for Code Generation) that produces the required insns. The three types of
saves and restores are:
alloca. Only
the epilogue uses the restored stack pointer, allowing a simpler save or
restore sequence on some machines.
VOIDmode if no save area is needed for a particular type of save
(either because no save is needed or because a machine-specific save
area can be used). Operand 0 is the stack pointer and operand 1 is the
save area for restore operations. If `save_stack_block' is
defined, operand 0 must not be
VOIDmode since these saves can be
arbitrarily nested.
A save area is a
mem that is at a constant offset from
virtual_stack_vars_rtx when the stack pointer is saved for use by
nonlocal gotos and a
reg in the other two cases.
STACK_GROWS_DOWNWARD is undefined) operand 0 from
the stack pointer to create space for dynamically allocated data.
Do not define this pattern if all that must be done is the subtraction.
Some machines require other operations such as stack probes or
maintaining the back chain. Define this pattern to emit those
operations in addition to updating the stack pointer.
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Since generosity doesn't come naturally to human beings, we're diving deeper to explore what being generous really means—and how it shapes the legacy we're building. After all, we're made in the image of the greatest giver the world has ever known. So, it only makes sense that we're most like Him when we're giving generously.
In an episode of Chris Brown's True Stewardship, Chris challenged his listeners to answer five big questions on this topic. But why do these questions matter?
When you're wrapping up Baby Step 3 and moving through the rest of the Steps, you start asking different questions than you did when you were paying off debt—questions about biblical wealth and generosity. Your focus shifts from the here and now to what comes next. You're in a different stage of life.
These five questions, which come from the last lesson of The Legacy Journey (a class specifically designed to deal with some of those questions about wealth and generosity), will help you start thinking about the next steps in your financial journey.
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1. What are some big things that God has given you?
Start by making a list. God has blessed us all in more ways than we could ever really put down on paper, so don't limit yourself to the first few thoughts that come to mind. Challenge yourself to think outside of the box. If you get stuck, ask a mentor or close friend for their opinions and ideas.
2. How do those gifts affect your life each day?
It's easy to lose sight of our blessings in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Maybe we get caught up in the comparison game or we simply start to take them for granted. Dedicate a specific amount of time to really slow down and see how the gifts you listed for question one impact your life on a daily basis.
3. How are you using those resources for God's glory?
You've been blessed to be a blessing. God has placed you in a world full of needs, and He wants you to use His resources to meet them. Are you supporting a charity you really believe in? Are you helping to send kids on mission trips? If you aren't at the stage where you can give financially, think of ways to donate your time or your skills. Jot down some ideas on how you can use what you've been given to invest in the lives of others.
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We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. It's human nature—and the way God wired us to live generationally. As you consider this question, think back to the story of David and Solomon in 1 Chronicles 22. David didn't just prepare his son to build a temple for God. He also passed down the vision and wisdom—not to mention the wealth—necessary to get the job done. When thinking through your own legacy, consider the value of teaching vision and character in addition to leaving wealth and resources.
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The Mooresville Board of Commissioners is expected to rule Monday on whether a Charlotte developer can proceed with plans for a senior living community in one of Mooresville's largest developments, Morrison Plantation.
Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Carolina Income Management Group LLC's request for a conditional rezoning to allow for the project. The hearing will be at the commissioners' regular meeting at town hall, 413 N. Main St. The board could vote on the request that night.
On Dec. 9, the Mooresville Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend the commissioners reject Carolina Income's request.
In making the motion to deny the request, Planning Board member John Robertson said the project was too large to be in a subdivision.
The board voted after developer Ed Kale and 17 Morrison Plantation residents spoke. All of the residents said they opposed the developer's plans, which call for an eventual 150 independent-living apartments, 100 assisted-living units, 40 skilled-care/Alzheimer's units and 51 single-family "cottage" homes of 1,200 to 1,500 square feet.
The developer's initial phase calls for 100 apartments and the 51 cottages, said Craig Culberson, Mooresville land development senior planner.
The senior living community would bring more ambulances, delivery trucks and cars onto the subdivision's narrow streets, and residents said they were concerned for the safety of their children.
They also said it would be dangerous for Alzheimer's patients to live so close to Lake Norman.
Some also told the board they didn't trust the developer after failed promises on such issues as the condition of its streets.
Because Morrison Plantation's roads weren't up to town standards, Mooresville in 2008 threatened to pull Carolina Income's bonds on the development, which could have crippled Carolina Income's ability to obtain future financing on projects.
Morrison Plantation finally brought many of its residential streets up to town standards by April 2009, ending nearly a decade of delay.
Morrison Plantation resident J.R. Bush told the Planning Board on Dec. 9 that he still isn't pleased with the condition of some streets in the development. "Our streets look like a patchwork quilt," he told the board.


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Is the taste of beer dangerously intoxicating?
Last Friday around lunch break, sweating profusely on the way back to lab, I was suddenly struck by an irresistible urge to chug a cold fizzy beer. Crisp! Grassy! Bubbly! The punchline? Due to a genetic inability to metabolize alcohol, I stick to the extra lights (I know, I know). To me, beer is intoxicating even without apparent alcohol intoxication.
And the culprit that triggers this lust for a sip –or keg- of beer? A new study points to dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward prediction and motivation. In the early stages of drug use, cocaine, meth and amphetamines all trigger a dopamine rush in the brain's reward system, which induces a sense of high-flying pleasure, power and jazzed-up ENERGY. But the "feel good" molecule has a dangerous side: it also encodes for triggers that lead to the expectation for reward. Hence the theory goes, with each increased pint of beer, the sight, smell and taste of it starts becoming sufficient to trigger a dopamine rush, signalling to us that reward is coming long before the beverage touches our lips. One camp of thought stipulates that these beer-related cues may eventually trigger feelings of wanting and craving, leading to alcoholism in the vulnerable.
Is it possible that the taste of beer, instead of the alcohol it carries, can act as a cue and kick-start the cycle of use, reuse and abuse?
Brandon G Oberlin et al (2013). Beer Flavor Provokes Striatal Dopamine Release in Male Drinkers: Mediation by Family History of Alcoholism. Neuropsychopharmacology 38: 1617-1624
To answer this question, researchers recruited 49 male beer lovers, ranging from the occasional social drinker to the potentially problematic binger. The volunteers were separated into three groups: those with or without a family history of alcoholism, and those who don't know. Researchers then teased their taste buds (and brain) with a tiny squirt of either their favourite beer or Gatorade – an amount way too small to cause intoxication - while monitoring their brains' responses to the flavours with Positron Emission Topography (PET) and the radioactive tracer RAC. RAC competes with dopamine released in the brain for binding spots on the dopamine receptor – hence low RAC binding tells us that there's MORE dopamine around, and vice-versa.
The findings were remarkable straightforward: a taste of beer, but not Gatorade, elicited a desire to drink more beer in all volunteers, regardless of family history. Pooling all of the volunteer's data together, RAC binding dropped significantly in the right ventral striatum during beer tasting compared to Gatorade tasting, indicating more dopamine release. Unfortunately, the magnitude of dopamine release was NOT related to subjective feelings of wanting to drink beer, how much beer the volunteers drank previously or how much more they preferred beer to Gatorade.
However, as you can see below, the taste of beer did induce larger dopamine release in those with a family history of alcoholism (black bar) compared to those who didn't (white) or those who didn't know (grey). The authors hence concluded that the taste of beer ("intraoral sensory properties", gotta love jargon sometimes), in cahoots with its alcohol properties, might together induce dopamine responses that in turn promote and maintain booze-craving and seeking behaviour.
My first non-scientific reaction: has anyone ever become an alcoholic from drinking light beers? How much, if any, does the taste of alcohol contribute to addiction, even in those with bad/vulnerable genetics? Based on this study, I'd say very little. If you look closely at the graph above, the effect size is incredibly small. So small that, when researchers looked at each group separately (not pooled like described above), only people with a history of alcoholism (Family History Positive) showed significant dopamine release after tasting beer.
Next, even though FHP volunteers had larger dopamine release in response to beer, it did not correlate with how much pleasure they felt nor how much they wanted beer afterwards; the neurobiological response did not translate to behaviour. The magnitude of dopamine response also didn't correlate with how much the volunteers drank on average. Together, the results show that dopamine release in response to a taste of beer CANNOT predict a person's potential of alcoholism, regardless of family history.
The one solid conclusion from the study is that beer-related cues make you want more beer if you already like beer. (Do we really need science to tell us that?) In some people this is paralleled in time to dopamine release - which we already know from previous studies that used pictures of alcoholic beverages. In fact, the same dopamine response is seen for most rewarding things, such as food and drugs (and maybe even Gatorade!).
Maybe someone should study whether reading about beer-related studies triggers dopamine release in the beer-lovers' brains.
Oberlin BG, Dzemidzic M, Tran SM, Soeurt CM, Albrecht DS, Yoder KK, & Kareken DA (2013). Beer flavor provokes striatal dopamine release in male drinkers: mediation by family history of alcoholism. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 38 (9), 1617-24 PMID: 23588036


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Levi Cary, a Native American and Vietnam veteran, speaks to military members and civilians attending the National Native American Heritage, Veterans' Day Observance, and Wreath Laying ceremony at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Nov. 4. Cary said he learned the importance of "honor, courage and commitment" as a child from stories told by Mattaponi Indian Reservation Chief Curtis Custalow - a descendent of the tribesmen who met the European settlers at Jamestown. (U.S. Navy photo by Kimberly Brandts)
DAHLGREN, Va. (November 10, 2011)—A Vietnam veteran captivated military, government civilian and defense contractor employees with stories of "honor, courage and commitment" at a Native American Heritage and Veterans' Day observance here Nov. 4.
The event's keynote speaker, Levi Cary, told observers gathered in the Aegis Training and Readiness Center auditorium that his survival in Vietnam and his successful life and career stemmed from sources that included native American values passed on to his family.
"The right attitude is the key to survival," said Cary as he recounted his years supporting the 52nd Infantry in Vietnam.
Cary, a leader in government civil rights and wounded warrior programs, credits his positive attitude in the face of challenging and daunting circumstances with the values he learned as a child while listening to the stories of Mattaponi Indian Reservation Chief Curtis Custalow - a descendent of the tribesmen who met the European settlers at Jamestown.
The Virginia-based Mattaponi tribe's history passed down from generation to generation not only taught Cary about his American Indian descendants, it taught him about the importance of three major words the U.S. Navy follows to develop positive relationships with people, countries, and governments - honor, courage and commitment.
The former aircraft mechanic, however, spoke candidly about the temptations that he and multitudes of servicemen and women have experienced in war zones. For example, Cary acknowledged that he "gave in" to cigarettes and alcohol before summoning all his will power and "left it in Vietnam."
Cary, who retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation as the Division Administrator for Civil Rights, asked the Dahlgren audience to do what they can to support all veterans.
"Whether they served forty years ago or are just returning from Iraq or Afghanistan - what they experienced is still with them," said Cary.
With the approach of Veterans' Day on Nov. 11 - Dahlgren's military leaders joined Cary and all in attendance to honor U.S. veterans with a wreath laying ceremony to mark the upcoming commemoration of Veteran's Day.
"At NSWC Dahlgren, veterans represent an important segment of our workforce," said Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division Commander Capt. Michael Smith. "Their military background, including for many, their combat experience - provides critical, real-time problem-solving capability that translates into expertise in finding solutions for today's warfighters. Like the many veterans we honor today and on Nov. 11, we are committed to protect our homeland, our freedom, and our way of life by stopping the forces of terrorism."
The nation's celebration of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage in November spans the cultures, histories and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America, including parts of Alaska and the island state of Hawaii, and recognizes the significant contributions these first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States.
"Across our Navy and our Warfare Centers, Native Americans are proving how inclusion of many experiences, talents, and viewpoints are essential to the Navy's mission and operational readiness," said Smith.
In addition, Capt. Smith pointed out that:
-- Native Americans served proudly and distinguished themselves during the World Wars, Korean conflict, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Currently, more than 15,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members of the Navy Total Force declare themselves American Indian or Alaska Native. Their high values of honor, truth and brotherhood resonate with our Navy Core Values: Honor Courage and Commitment.
-- Across our Navy and our Warfare Centers, Native Americans are proving how inclusion of many experiences, talents, and viewpoints are essential to the Navy's mission and operational readiness.
-- The area we now know as Pumpkin Neck, for example, was once part of the tribal holdings of the famous chief Powhatan, who oversaw the warriors occupying the Northern Neck of Virginia.
-- According to stories passed down to local descendents, the Patawomecks—members of Powhatan's tribal federation - carried food to Jamestown settlers. The grains, vegetables and game they provided were critical to the survival of our early colonists.
-- Today, Virginia is still home to several Native American tribes whose customs and celebrations have been passed down to enrich the life of all of us. Eight organized tribes and two reservations are currently recognized in Virginia.
-- There are 2,500 people on the tribal registers, and the census figures show another 15,000 people of Indian ancestry living across Virginia. Two tribes, the Pamunkey (Pa MUN Key) and the Mattaponi (Matt a po NI), have reservations within 60 miles of Dahlgren in King William County.
"We honor those last survivors of the Great War, World War II, as well as those who served during the tense standoff of the Cold War," concluded Smith. "We remember those who walked in the jungles of Vietnam and served in Korea and other conflicts in faraway places around the world. And of course we are very aware today, that service means multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan on active duty or as reservists and Guard members who sacrifice twice when they give up their civilian jobs in order to serve our country."


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Whether you are thinking of buying a narrowboat, planning an adventure on one of those narrowboating holidays, hiring a narrowboat for the weekend or are just curious about us canal dwelling folk floating along a ditch in a metal box then this site gives you an insight into our experiences of owning a narrowboat called Hannah and our light hearted look at life on the cut.
To get a real idea into our narrowboating life it's a good idea to head straight to our narrowboating blog (see opposite - latest blog post always appear here), follow us on Twitter or watch our video channel (which we update often) on Dailymotion. We have dumped YouTube now but there are lots of older videos on there for your entertainment but all the new stuff is now on Dailymotion.
NEW FOR 2018: We also take loads of photos so if you would like to see the world through our eyes then head over to Instagram.
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The first thing you need to know is that our boat is not a barge, a barge is what you see usually being towed along the River Thames full of rubbish or the like. It's also not a longboat, that's what the Vikings used. It is simply a floating cosy home call a narrowboat.
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Myself (Paul Massey) and my wife (Lee Massey) are very lucky. We may not have grand wealth, a big house in the country or drive around in flashy cars but we do have something very special indeed. We have a narrowboat called Hannah, and no she is not a barge. Hannah is not a shiny show boat that we polish every week and she is most certainly no spring chicken. Hannah is a cosy, most wonderful home that we can take anywhere around the beautiful canal network of Great Britain. Hannah is a place of tranquillity away from what most people call a 'normal' life.
Contrary to what you may be thinking, we are not pensioners enjoying our retirement years, we are in fact working '40 somethings' who do not believe that life is all about living in the 'rat race' - UPDATE - I'm now officially an old git having reached 50! I work as a freelance graphic designer/musician (http://www.paulmasseycreative.com) and my fair lady owns a hair and beauty salon in Dunstable called Studio 55. At present we are not continuous cruisers and do not live aboard full time but I spend around half of my life aboard Hannah and my wife joins me for about two thirds of that time. I am lucky as I can work quite happily aboard the boat so long as I have a wifi connection. As time moves on we are both pretty sure that we will both be living aboard permanently, which is exactly what we would love to do once the circumstances are right.
We have 2 children, the eldest being Luke who now has a family of his own and the youngest being Emma who is 22 and has finally left home! We also have a Jack Russell dog called Buddie Weiser Woodgnome the First who we swear was a human in a previous life - clever is not the word. Actually the word is 'Skingy' but we won't go in to that right now.
Our home mooring is at Gayton Marina in Northamptonshire and we have been there for around 5 years now. It's not the most tranquil of places due to the A43 running alongside but it serves as a great base camp for us both in a business sense and in the fact that we can cruise north for around 10 miles before hitting a lock! We are probably one of the slowest boats on the canal as we really don't see the point of seeing how far we can get, we feel it's more about the journey and what we see rather than the miles covered. We are more than happy just pottering along for a few miles and then mooring up for a few days just to get away from it all and to enjoy the countryside and the wildlife that it brings.
If you have yet to experience the joys of narrow boating then let me tell you one thing. There is absolutely nothing like awakening to the sound of ducks and having a bacon sandwich whilst sitting in the cratch (the pointy bit of the boat) looking out at the world.


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2013 Annual Forum
GWPC Annual Forum
September 23-24, 2013
St. Louis, MO
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Groundwater Protection: Reflecting Progress & Responding to the Future
Gerry Baker
Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission -- Assistant Director – Gerry Baker
Groundwater: The Critical Water Resource for the Future
Leonard F. Konikow
Long-Term Groundwater Depletion in the United States - Leonard F. Konikow, USGS
Mike Wireman
What we know, what we don't know and what we need to know about "Deep" Groundwater – Mike Wireman, USEPA Region 8
Sharon B. Megdal
Groundwater Management: A Policy Perspective - Sharon B. Megdal, Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona
30 Years of Ground Water Protection Council Development
Dave Bolin
Dave Bolin, AL Oil & Gas Board, GWPC Founding Board Member
Nutrients in Groundwater
Gordon Minns
New Electronic System Monitors Groundwater Impacts Near Runoff Holding Ponds - H. Gordon Minns, AgraTek
David J. Mulla
Nutrient Sources and Pathways to Groundwater in Minnesota - David J. Mulla. Univ. of Minnesota.
Jill Jonas
Wisconsin Groundwater & Nutrients - Jill Jonas, Wisconsin's Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater
Rick Cobb
Evaluating Nitrates in the Ambient Probability Based Network of Community Water Supply Wells Rick Cobb, Illinois EPA
Michael Eggert
Nutrients and Ohio's Public Water Systems Michael Eggert, Ohio EPA
Ryan Chapman
Nebraska Groundwater Management Plan for the Bazile Creek Area – Ryan Chapman and Marty Link, NE DEQ
Assessing & Managing Risk of Induced Seismicity by Underground Injection
Austin Holland
Induced Seismicity from Fluid Injection and Draft Best Practices - Austin Holland, Seismologist, Oklahoma Geological Survey, Univ. of Oklahoma
Lia J Lajoie
Seismic Response to Power Production at the Salton Sea and Coso Geothermal Fields, CA: Using Operational Parameters to Study Anthropogenic Seismicity Rates - Lia J Lajoie, Fugro Consultants, Inc.
Nicholas J. van der Elst
Enhanced Remote Earthquake Triggering at Fluid Injection Sites in the Midwestern U.S. - Nicholas J. van der Elst, Columbia University
Evelyn Roeloffs
USGS Earthquake Research on Injection-induced Seismic Activity: a Progress Report - Evelyn Roeloffs, USGS
Kris J. Nygaard
Technical Considerations Associated with Risk Management of Induced Seismicity in Waste-Water Disposal & Hydraulic Fracturing Operations - Kris J. Nygaard, ExxonMobil Production Co.
Joe Lee
Joe Lee Pennsylvania
Water Availability Sustainability Track
Jamie Crawford
Making Use of Groundwater as Part of an Alternative Water Supply Strategy - Jamie Crawford, Mississippi, MS DEQ & GWPC President
Jessica M. Lucido
The National Ground Water Monitoring Network Data Portal: From Pilot to Production - Jessica M. Lucido, USGS Center for Integrated Data Analytics
Leonard F. Konikow
Streamflow Depletion by Wells–Understanding and Managing the Effects of Groundwater Pumping on Streamflow Leonard F. Konikow, USGS
Fred Rothauge
Groundwater Prospecting – Looking Beyond Today's Groundwater Supply Fred Rothauge, Hydro Resources
D. Todd Fugitt
Status of Arkansas Groundwater Resources and Update of the Arkansas Water Plan - D. Todd Fugitt, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
Brian Bohm
Balancing Environmental Risks with Recycling of Produced Water- Brian Bohm, ALL Consulting
Water/Energy Track
Robert W. Puls
Overview of State Pre-drill Water Quality Testing - Robert W. Puls, OK Water Survey
Donald Siegel
Evaluation of Common Cement and Bentonite Products Used in Water and Monitoring Well Construction/Drilling for Gglycols, Alcohols, and Phenolic Compounds - Donald Siegel, Syracuse
H. William Hochheiser
Considerations in Selecting Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals: Management of Health and Environmental Risks - H. William Hochheiser, All Consulting
Dennis Coleman
Collecting Water Samples for the Determination of Dissolved Gas Concentrations Dennis Coleman, Isotech Laboratories, Inc.
John Boulanger
The Occurrence of Methane in Shallow Groundwater from Extensive Pre-Drill Sampling in the Marcellus / Utica Shale Play - John Boulanger, AECOM
Richard Wardrop
Real-Time Monitoring for Evaluating Long-Term Variability in Methane in Domestic Water Wells in Northeast Pennsylvania - Richard Wardrop, GES
Dan Arthur
Developing Analytical Tools and Practices for Groundwater Quality and Production Well Integrity Investigations in Situations of Alleged Stray Gas Migration - Dan Arthur, ALL
Jeanne Briskin
EPA's Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources - Jeanne Briskin, USEPA
Donald J. Drazan
Revised API Well Numbering System - Donald J. Drazan, NYS DEC
Mike Nickolaus
FracFocus 2.0: Focus on Transparency - Mike Nickolaus, GWPC
Christopher Harto
Water Consumption for Fossil Fuel Exploration and Production Christopher Harto, Argonne National Laboratory
Jeanne Eckhart
Hydraulic Fracturing Water Use in the Eagle Ford Shale Play: A Systems Dynamics Approach - Jeanne Eckhart, U. of Texas
John Veil
Potential Environmental Impact of Produced Water - John Veil, Veil Environmental, LLC
Bob Van Voorhees
Regulatory Framework to Promote Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage – Bob Van Voorhees, Carbon Sequestration Council
Water Quality Track
Steve Musick
How do States Define "Usable Quality" Groundwater? - Steve Musick, GWPC
Patricia Billingsley
Preventing New Groundwater Pollution from Old Oilfield Areas - Patricia Billingsley, Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Sandra M. Eberts
Factors Affecting Public-Supply-Well Vulnerability to Contamination: Understanding Observed Water Quality and Anticipating Future Water Quality - Sandra M. Eberts, USGS
Holly Green
Clean Water Act - Safe Drinking Water Act State/EPA Workgroup - Holly Green, USEPA Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water
Amy Axon
Forming a Statewide Collaborative to Protect Drinking Water: Where We Are Today and What We've Learned Along the Way - Amy Axon, NC DENR
John Hoagland
Creating Grassroots Solutions to the Collection of Unused Pharmaceuticals - John Hoagland, MO Rural Water
David Murry
Class III In-Situ Uranium Injection Wells and Aquifer Exemptions in Texas: Multiple Levels of Permitting Protection for USDWs - David Murry, TCEQ


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After the crush I returned to the vineyard with the stems and potpourri of matter discarded at the sorting table. They will be composted and returned to the soil. The sun was slipping down behind the ridge, sending golden and orange and pink rays into the gathering clouds. A chilly breeze tickled the leaves of the now fruitless vines and I was struck by how different it is already. Like when the kids have first climbed onto the bus and the house feels empty and changed with the missing of them, the vineyard drew similar feelings from me. The energy had fully changed from outward to inward, from the exuberance of summer to the contemplation of autumn, all in a matter of hours.
That lone kangaroo was back, having a feast amongst the grapes that had dropped, and I opened the gates to welcome in any and sundry that wanted to glean. I stood there in the fading light gazing at this lovely spot where I spend so much of my days. The Cabernet's leaves were dark and green in contrast to the fading yellow of the Chardonnay. Seasonal rains will soon be knocking the leaves down and the vines will be heading into dormancy. Everything moves.
The last of the sun reflected on the tops of the Marris as I headed back to the winery. The sun had equinoxed northward a week ago. The moon, which crossed the equator today, would be rising, virtually full, within the hour to bathe these emptied vines with its silver. And those lovely crushed grapes were resting in an open fermenter, gathering themselves for their alchemical transition.


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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Junior forward Benny Estes (above) notched his first goal as a Mustang on Sunday afternoon, but the Cal Poly men's soccer program conceded two goals to Denver inside the opening 24 minutes and dropped a 3-1 decision against the Pioneers at Alex G. Spanos Stadium.
An offseason transfer from Saint Louis, Estes latched on to a 72nd-minute free kick from senior right back Cameron Walters and slammed the assist past Denver junior goalkeeper Matt Aguirre. The goal, however, only halved Denver's lead as the Mustangs (3-3-2) – who outshot the Pioneers, 20-8 – failed to find the equalizer.
An NCAA Tournament participant a season ago, Denver (2-4-2) opened the scoring during the 13th minute as freshman forward Christian Volesky received an unmarked throw-in from senior forward Christian Kellan and fired past Mustang senior goalkeeper Patrick McLain.
The Pioneers doubled their advantage 10 minutes later after junior defender Blake Shannon flicked a pass past the Cal Poly backline for junior defender Drew Beckie, who slotted a one-on-one attempt past McLain.
"We gave up two early goals and you just can't do that when you have a tough time scoring (yourself). Not being able to handle a throw-in and a long ball led to us digging a deep hole," said sixth-year Cal Poly head coach Paul Holocher, whose Mustangs open Big West Conference action on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at No. 8 UC Irvine. "We had plenty of shots, but a tough time finishing. We're telling the guys to stay positive and stay aggressive though."
With Cal Poly on the attack three minutes later, Denver sophomore midfielder Blair Jeralds was whistled for a foul after bringing down Mustang senior left back Wes Feighner inside the penalty area. Cal Poly, however, saw a string of eight-successive converted penalties broken when sophomore midfielder George Malki had his attempt from the spot stopped by Aguirre.
Despite the missed chance, Cal Poly began compiling a streak of scoring opportunities. Sophomore forward Mackenzie Pridham headed high in the 28th minute before forcing Aguirre into a 30th-minute save. Junior forward Dakota Collins was turned away in the 43rd minute before senior center back Patrick Sigler saw a headed attempt stopped a minute before the break.
Into the second half, Sigler headed a Malki corner kick off the cross bar during the 52nd minute. Four minutes later, Walters connected off the cross bar with an attempt. After Estes headed right of the Denver net in the 57th, Walters again went high in the 63rd following a Malki corner. Cal Poly was again foiled in the 69th when freshman midfielder Keegan Smith, after creating space on the right fringe of the Denver penalty box, fired a bounding attempt off the left post.
It was Estes, however, who unlocked the Denver goal 18 minutes from time, but the Mustangs – who held Denver to just one shot during the opening 42 minutes of the second half – failed to produce the equalizer.
Denver rounded off the scoring in the 88th minute with senior midfielder Matt Kirby burying a rebounded shot attempt from junior forward Nate Sackeyfio past Mustang freshman goalkeeper Chase Hauser.


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An author's book continues to benefit a number of charities, five years after it was first published.
Frances Stott generously decided to donate proceeds from the sale of her history book Mirfield to charity from its publication five years ago.
In November she presented another £3,000 from sales to representatives of four charities at The Church of Christ The King, Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield.
Cheques for £750 were presented to the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, Kirkwood Hospice and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Since the book's publication in 2012, it means the book has raised £14,000 for good causes.
Frances said: "I am very grateful to everyone who has made this possible, from the people who lent me photographs and provided information, to the shops who have kindly stocked it and to everyone who has purchased a copy."
Any further money raised will also be shared between the four charities, said Frances.
If you would like a copy, to delve into the town's history and help the good causes in the process, the book is still available at £25 from Mirfield Library, Oops a Daisy and Mirfield News, or via www.greenfieldhousepublications.co.uk.
It contains 1,100 illustrations including 400 from Frances' previous books Looking Back at Mirfield and Changing Face of Mirfield - which themselves raised almost £23,000 for charity - along with lots of images appearing for the first time in her publications.


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Babies First 2 Weeks at Home
He was all yours for the whole pregnancy. You couldn't wait to feel him in your arms instead of in your belly, but at the same time, maybe you weren't quite ready to share. Maybe you're not sure how to protect him now that he's here. Newborns smell like heaven and they represent the very best in life. But they're slippery, and mysterious. Here are some tips to get you started. The first two weeks are a time to begin routines that will serve as the foundation to your baby's life, and yours as well.
It's important to establish proper weight gain in the first two weeks of life. Feed on demand during this time, but don't let the baby go more than three hours between feedings. Your well-meaning mother-in-law may insist that you should never wake a sleeping baby, but, if you want him to learn to sleep at night (and you do), wake him during the day to feed him.
We give babies cues as to what's going on throughout the day. With purposeful routines, we teach them what we expect from them. To help establish circadian rhythms, make sure the day time is bright and full of exciting (baby appropriate) stimulus, while night time is dark (pitch black if possible).
Use white noise! Your baby is used to a constant din of soothing sounds in your womb, so white noise used during naps and night time sleep forms a healthy, familiar sleep association.
Swaddle your baby for sleep whenever possible. The proper way to do this is to secure the baby's arms down to the side and to always place him on his back to sleep. Swaddling helps babies to feel secure. Without the swaddle, babies become spontaneously startled, which often wakes them abruptly.
Ensure that your baby sleeps in an environment made for infant sleep. The crib is best for establishing an ongoing routine, and a car seat is suitable for one nap/day if you are on-the-go. Rock n' Plays, and swings, however, are not suitable environments for infant sleep. As convenient as those devices may seem, they pose risks to your newborn bundle.
If you are nursing your newborn, it's best to hold off on bottles and pacifiers for the first two weeks due to the possibility that he may be confused by the variety of nipples to which he is exposed. After that point, latch is generally well-established, and your milk supply should be fine. Maybe you could catch a nap, or a shower, right?
This last tip may seem obvious, unless you are in that fog known as "mom brain". Be sure that all visitors are healthy, and that they wash their hands. This is especially important now that we are entering Fall/Winter.
In those precious first weeks, take it slow and drink in that baby smell. While you're forming that unending bond with your newest love, remember that these days set the tone for your family's new way of life going forward. Be sure you give your family the best possible start by valuing healthy sleeping and eating routines and safe practices.


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Something you should probably know about me is that I am a minimalist. I believe that speed is my most potent weapon and commonsense my most valuable tool when descending a canyon. This doesn't mean I descend canyons in high gear all the time. It means that I can travel quickly over a long distance when the need arises.
All the gear mentioned by brand name is the gear that I use. Some was purchased because it was the best gear available, some was purchased because it was on sale, some was purchased because it was in stock the day that I needed it, and some was given to me. I purchased most of this gear with my hard-earned dollars, an I have no reason to promote one product over another. Often there are other products, which are just as good or better.
That being said, if someone would like to send me a bunch of free gear I would be happy to use it if I find it valuable. Damn, I sure hate begging unless sex is involved. Possibles Bag
No mountain man worth his buckskins would go into the wilderness without his "Possibles Bag". The term "Possibles Bag" comes from the American Mountain Men of the early 1800's. My "Possibles Bag" is a 6" X 6" stuff sack, which I carry on all my outdoor adventures. This bag contains the items I need to survive.
My "Possibles Bag" contains Aspirin, prescription pain killers, assorted Band-Aids, knife with a 3" blade, two butane lighters, 10-feet of 3mm accessory chord, toilet paper, duct tape, small bottle of bug juice, chapstick, Coleman emergency bivy bag, A small LED headlamp (mine is a Petzl Tikka), small bottle of sun screen lotion and water purification tablets.
Most of the items in my Possibles Bag are self explanatory. I switched from a space blanket to a real bivy bag after a couple of forced bivouacs. The sun screen lotion can be used to treat rashes along with offering sun protection. I use duct tape for blisters or hot spots because it stays on in water unlike most band-aids. Duct tape can also be used to suture deep cuts or attach splints in an emergency. I like to think of duct tape as my all-in-one first aid kit. I carry two butane lighters so I can break one open and use the fuel inside to start a fire in wet or snowy conditions.Footwear
Canyoneering puts harsh demands on your footwear. Improper or ill fitting footwear can ruin and enjoyable adventure. The following are a few suggestions for footwear.
Being wet, uncomfortable, cold and miserable all day long is not the ingredients for a grand adventure. Wearing the correct clothing has nothing to do with looking good. Well, maybe a little but having the correct clothes will make the adventure a more enjoyable affair.
I use the Black Diamond Ice Pack with about ten 1/2" drain grommets mounted in the bottom. The grommets drain the water out of the pack quickly upon exiting a pothole. Any pack in the 2500 to 3000 cubic inch range which fits you will work well. A pack with few or no pockets is preferred since that allows less places for water to become trapped.
The big secret to a canyoneering backpack is placing grommets in the bottom to drain the water out quickly. A Grommet kit is available in most fabric stores for around $10. I suggest placing at least one grommet in each bottom corner of the pack and several across the bottom. Grommets placed in the bottom have a tendency to become clogged with items inside the pack such as your dry bag sitting on top of them, which is the reason for grommets in the bottom corners.
If the idea of placing grommets in an existing backpack sounds like a bunch of work you can always buy a canyoneering backpack from Imlay Canyon Gear. I would suggest the "Kolob" as the most versatile model and best all around choice. If I were buying a new backpack for myself today this is the pack I would purchase.Dry Bags
I stuff everything I do not want wet into drybags, which I than place inside my backpack. I have found that several smaller dry bags are more versatile than one large drybag. Some canyoneers prefer to carry gear inside a keg. While this method keeps gear dry I have found that the kegs cause holes in your backpack where it rubs against sandstone. The kegs also do not collapse when stuck in a skinny slot. I don't like kegs, I prefer drybags, that is a personal choice. Some guys like blondes and some like brunettes, that is a personal choice, get the picture? Wetsuit
I am quite warm blooded, or maybe I just have a bunch of body fat, but I don't get cold easy. I own four different cold water items and by wearing them in different combinations I am able to stay warm in any condition.
Good navigation gear is essential if you don't want to get lost. Rappelling into the wrong drainage is a major cause of canyoneering rescues. Many of the best canyons are located in very isolated locations. No signs, no trails and no directions are very common.
Hydration System
I often use a 100 ounce Camelback bladder system which I place inside my backpack. I mix the bladder 50/50 with water and Gatorade. I have found I stay hydrated better with a bladder system than if I use water bottles. The Gatorade is added to re-supply missing electrolytes and improve the taste.
If I am not using a bladder system I just toss a couple of bottles of Gatorade in my pack. I love Gatorade and when combined with beef jerky I can live for days. As you might have noticed I'm not a real gourmet in the outdoors.Rope
It seems that I hear dozens of opinions each day on which rope is best or why I should use X-brand rope. One guy is telling me I should only rappel on static rope while his best friend is screaming in my other ear that dynamic is the only way to go. Well here is the truth about canyoneering ropes. As a general rule thicker ropes are safer than thin ropes. Thick ropes are easier to rig, but they weigh more. Any good safe climbing rope will work just fine until you have enough experience to gain a preference. By the time you have a preference your first canyoneering rope will be worn out and need replacing anyway.
There is one important and often overlooked item to consider when purchasing a canyoneering rope. Bright colors look better in photographs. Don't laugh, it's true and worth considering when you have an array of colors to select from. Rope color never entered my thought's until I was doing some rappel's for a professional photographer and he kept asking me to rig the "yellow rope" to enhance his photographs.
At the moment my personal canyoneering rope arsenal contains a 9mm x 60-meter static rope, which is often combined with a 6mm x 60-meter pull chord. The third rope in my arsenal is a 8mm x 100-foot static rope. This is my favorite rope since it is light and versatile. This rope gets more use than any other rope. It is easy and fast to use on all the short drops which you will frequently encounter during your canyoneering adventures. I also have a 8mm x 60-foot static rope that is used in canyons with only very short rappels.
The best value on canyoneering ropes are usually found at Imlay Canyon Gear. The ropes are designed by a Utah canyoneer and made specifically for canyoneering. It's always a nice bonus when you can support one of our own in addition to obtaining a quality piece of gear.Technical Gear
Buying the correct technical gear is where many beginners get lost. They have a tendency to ask, read, and loose as much sleep as possible wondering what style of technical gear is right for them. They than take their credit card down to the local climbing store and spend all of next year's disposable income on equipment that somebody in an internet chat room recommended based on hearsay. Only to find out half of the gear that they bought is really worthless and that "...only 'Posers' buy that stuff".
The equipment list above should give you a good idea of what I carry and why. Every canyon is different so I can not provide a standard gear list. If the canyon is difficult it is not uncommon to carry ten slings of different lengths and 100 feet or more of webbing. Clothing changes with the weather and season. Wetsuit's vary with amount of water, time of year and depth of slot. Ropes are a big variable with many canyons requiring only a 60-foot rope while others require 600 feet of rope.
Before you spend your hard earned coin on fancy gear you should seriously consider receiving professional instruction. Good schooling is a powerful weapon and difficult to beat when everything goes to shit in a deep, narrow slot.
Without a doubt the most valuable piece of gear you can carry is "Commonsense". Never, under and circumstance or condition enter a canyon without it.
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Behind the Scenes with A Cookie & A Cupcake
We love getting to know more about our favorite vendors as well as getting to see "behind the scenes". We created this series more than 7 years ago and are thrilled to start presenting some new interviews with area vendors.
First up, A Cookie & A Cupcake
First up, A Cookie & A Cupcake
Q: What is the biggest misconception about your industry?
A: So the truth is there is only one big misconception about baking in general, and I know I speak for many pastry chefs and bakeries when I say this.....There are not unicorns and puppy dogs magically baking our product lol. People think that an 8 tiered cake can be whipped up in no time and can be completely custom, let alone that you may have any other previous projects due, but it will cost next to nothing. This sometimes disappoints many bakeries but truth is, its all about educating the client. So, we at A Cookie and A Cupcake will always try and fit whomever into our schedule with any project but we may have to adjust the design a bit. Our suggestion to clients is to always be well prepared, ask questions, and be reasonable about your budget expectations.
Q: Describe your "brand" at A Cookie and A Cupcake?
A: A Cookie and A Cupcake has always prided ourselves on our handmade, from scratch baking....we don't keep a freezer full of cakes, but we make everything to order. This not only helps with the freshness of our cupcakes but it extends the life for our client to be able to buy them and enjoy right away or in a few days. We love making and creating and our heart is in everything we do.
Q: What are some mistakes you see couples make when choosing their baker?
A: I don't think its necessarily about mistake in choosing a vendor, but more of being realistic. You often see people using their "aunt who has a friend that bakes" or a friend who will do it for free.....this doesn't always work. So being realistic about your budget and your expectations is the key in choosing a vendor. We are not the cheapest around nor are we the most expensive, but we are "seasoned", with amazing product that your guests will enjoy and remember.
Q: What should a client look for in bakery?
A: Well, I may say the same thing over again for this question....Always know your budget ( a realistic budget) and your expectation of product before choosing a vendor. So many brides are burdened with keeping in a certain budget and have Walmart prices in mind but want a amazing cake or cupcakes. Now, we do not think that Walmart is bad, but we are a boutique bakery using amazing local ingredients with care and are able to produce a much better product. So if you need to evaluate what you want versus what you can truly afford.
Q: What are some benefits to working with A Cookie and A Cupcake?
A: The bride can count on not having a bunch of small fees with A Cookie and a Cupcake. We have a package that includes the delivery fee ( up to 20 miles), and display stand. Also, when choosing A Cookie and A Cupcake you get a large flavor list to choose from for the same price.
Q: What is something that you think a client should splurge on with their wedding cake?
A: Well a couple should feel like they are in good hands, from custom designs to amazing product. So you should always feel like using the endless list of flavor combinations to your advantage. Whether your choosing a tiered cake or a cupcake wedding, enjoy having a dessert not just plain cake, pick flavors you would like and this will be something your friends and family will appreciate. Now I always say splurge on design as well. there are plenty of ways that you can get an amazing cake if you don't have the budget, and that's what I am here for, but if you had to choose I would say spend the money on designing a one of a kind cake!
Q: What would you do with a client who had an endless budget for cake?
A: We love helping our clients with creating the most amazing cake for their budget, but we have had a few lucky times when their is not a set budget...and this is a great opportunity for our client. We love designing one of a kind cakes and cupcakes. many times we draw up sketches and work together to create something that is just for the couple. This also included unique flavors as well as unique edible favors.
Q: What should clients pay special attention to in their cake contract?
A: I think the fine print is what many people forget to read. The feed back I get from clients about their other vendors is they forgot or didn't see the fine print and end up paying much more then intended. We are very open (as many bakeries are) about out policies and costs. there are no hidden fees or taxes and gratuities to worry about. But I have heard couples say they have run out of money because they didn't see something in their contract and it added "blank" amount of money. So, my advice is not only to read the fine print but take notes and right down reminders. Couples are too busy the last week of their wedding to get hit with hidden fees, so if you are prepared it will go smoothly.
Q: What are some things a client should know to make working with you an easier experience?
A: I think its mainly that we want you to feel like you are the only client but we do have many clients and most bakeries are hands on owners. We work extreme hours and most of the time we have endless days. We do this because we love it and we want to make people smile when they enjoy our product....which we never get to see them enjoy lol. So the more time you give a baker the better....it helps us manage our production schedule and our personal schedule .
Q: What do you love most about working with clients?
A: I love when a client is excited about their special event, they are enthusiastic and want to have a wow piece as their dessert. These clients acknowledge the time put into their product and choose us because we can make that happen. These clients are usually back every year for birthdays, anniversaries etc.....and that's why we love them.
You can see from the answers that A Cookie and A Cupcakee is a company that loves what they do and enjoys the process. I hope that you have a great wedding cake for your big day, if you aren't sure who to book, be sure to check out A Cookie and A Cupcake!
Happy Planning!


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Andes High ALTITUDE Adventure May 2-16, 2019
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Mountain Photography Expedition
I've had my eye on the Andes for a while and now it's time to explore. Care to join me?
I love big mountains and the Andes are as big as they come in the western hemisphere. I've done a little homework but I can't say for sure exactly what we'll find there. Machu Picchu is a no-brainer of course. I'm also dying to try my hand at those crazy reflection photos and night photography on the giant salts flats of the Salar de Uyuni (google it). Rainbow Mountain looks awesome too and I know we'll have some great opportunities to capture some of the indigenous cultures of the Andes. But beyond that, it's mostly a mystery. That's what makes it so appealing.
Experience Highlights
Incomparable Machu Picchu
Flamingoes by day and the Milky Way by night on the world's highest desert and largest salt flats (Salar de Uyuni)
the seldom visited 'other side' of Rainbow Mountain
Street Photography in La Paz, Cusco & Lima
Sunrise & Sunset Landscape Photography in the 7 Lakes valley in heart of the Andes
Captivating indigenous mountain peoples and cultures
What's A Scouting Mission?
Do you enjoy heaping sides of adventure and discovery on top of a main course of photography when you travel? Is not knowing exactly what tomorrow holds more appealing than the predictability of the beaten path? If your answer is yes (or, hell yes) to these questions, then a Scouting Mission just might satisfy your cravings. In a nutshell, a scouting mission is a trip where I take a very small group of photographers (3 max) to a place I've never been before to lay the groundwork for future photography workshops. I used to do these trips alone, but I've found that the company of a few like-minded souls makes things even more interesting and fun.
If you're not sure if this type of trip is for you – and it absolutely isn't for everyone – more details are available here about what to expect from a scouting mission. You can also read my blog post and see photos from my recent scouting mission to Ladakh, a region of northern India in the heart of the Himalaya mountain range. Finally, you can see what past participants had to say about their experience on scouting missions here.
Dates: May 2 - May 16, 2019
Cost: $5,950 Double Occupancy
Single Supplement: $1,000
Note: due to the very small group size, double occupancy participants must sign up with a partner or be prepared to pay the single supplement fee if we cannot pair you with another guest.
Deposit: $1,500
Difficulty Level: Medium
Locations: Bolivia & Peru
Max Participants: 3
What's Included: All Lodging, Transportation (including flights) during workshop, Breakfasts, Guides & Photography Instruction, Entrance Fees to attractions
What's Not Included: International Airfare to La Paz/from Lima, Bolivia Tourist Visa, Lunches/Dinners/Snacks, Personal Expenses and Gratuities


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Rebecca Marquess is a 15 year old athlete from North Belfast Harriers. At the recent launch of the charity Sported., Rebecca delivered a fantastic speech to tell everyone how taking part in athletics and being a member of a club has benefited her life, and has also had a positive impact on her family.
Sported. works with community sport groups and clubs to help them build capacity and improve management so they can sustain their activities. If you think your club could benefit from a mentor, visit their website www.sported.org.uk
My name is Rebecca Marquess I am 15 years old and I am a member of North Belfast Harriers.
When I was 11 years old in primary 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School I was selected for the school Cross Country team. After I had finished second in the North Belfast schools race in Grove Playing Fields I was approached by the President of Athletics Northern Ireland, a friend and former work colleague of my father, who advised me I should join a running club. When I returned home I visited the Athletics Northern Ireland website to see if there were any local clubs I could contact. I discovered that there was a club located not far from where I lived and then contacted the junior coach Jimmy Nolan who invited me over to Mary Peters Track to train with the club. I found the club to be very welcoming and the coaches and athletes friendly and decided to become a member.
When I joined North Belfast Harriers there was one junior coach and approximately 10 athletes training at Mary Peters Track. Currently there are 7 coaches and up to 60 or 70 athletes training at 3 venues – Girls Model Running Track, Boys Model Running Track and Jordanstown University. Our numbers are still growing and we need more coaches. I am going to attend the Athletics Leader coaching course next month when I turn 16 so I can coach under the supervision of a qualified coach.
I like being a member of the club because I have made friends at the club and also from other clubs we compete against. The training is good for my health and also for my Physical Education GCSE. Apart from running I have learned how to warm up and cool down properly and we have fundamental movement and core strength sessions.
Joining the club hasn't just benefited me. When I joined the club my father stood watching on the sidelines but has now completed the Coaching Assistant and Athletics Coach courses and now coaches his own group of around 20 secondary school athletes. In addition to this my younger brother joined the club and has been quite successful in races. He won his race one Saturday at Victoria Park.
I hope that North Belfast Harriers continues to grow as it gives the children of North Belfast a club to be a part of. Many areas of North Belfast are deprived and have high levels of unemployment and any grants and funding means we don't have to burden families with membership fees and clothing costs.


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I've been away from this place for a long time. Missed it. A lot. I took my inspiration from the picture, and of course, I twisted it to my personal bent for the bizarre.
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The swing creaked in mock protest as she eased her slight frame into the cushions. The soft breeze of a late summer's afternoon tickled the collection of wind chimes hung around the edges of the porch roof.
Contentment painted her face as she listened to the gentle wind-song. Another day's chores completed. Her garden weeded, and watered from rain barrels. The first of the season's berries picked, cleaned, canned. Herbs, both domesticated and wild, carefully picked and hung to dry.
Her man had found a few stray chickens and goats on his last outing. Their farmsteads deserted, just like her neighbors' homes. Nature was quickly reclaiming the abandoned backyards, tough grasses were already breaking up asphalt streets.
The community park down the road now hosted a bee tree, a thing that would have been discouraged if children still played there. She'd already begun to plan a raid for the honey.
They'd been lucky, the plague had missed them... The small town that used to exist around them hadn't been of interest to the inevitable looters and gangs of displaced teens with no idea how to fend for themselves. Those not killed by sickness moved on to easier pickings.
It was hard at first, no electric, no running water. No Internet search to answer the many questions. But, they'd stuck it out, relying on the few books they could find. Learning by doing, trial and error, and half forgotten stories of grandparents.
The swing moved lazily, her eyes drooped with the early evening heat. The gentle music of the chimes lulling her to sleep.
A raucous whoop and the unmistakable sound of a gas engine jolted her out of her comfort. A smooth, easy reach brought the shotgun to her lap.
"Woman! Looky what I found! An' guess what? It ain't that far to a real town, we can move to a place where they got water an' at least part time 'lectricity! We ain't gotta live like this no more." He turned to reach into the pack of the two-wheeler.
While his back was turned, she aimed for the body. She fired without hesitation.
"Damn," she muttered, "gotta find another'n."


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Países beneficiario: Malawi
Eight communities in the Northern Region of Malawi participated in the inventorying of their intangible cultural heritage with a view to safeguarding. After having received training on documentation and inventory making, twelve young members from the Bandya, Lambya, Mambwe, Namwanga, Ndali, Nyakyusa, Nyiha and Sulwa/Chewa communities conducted fieldwork to identify and collect information on 26 living practices and expressions that they considered characteristic for their communities.
The State Party reduced the number of trainees but increased the number of training days to ensure in-depth understanding of methodologies involved, aiming to enhance the capacity of community members to carry out similar activities in the future. The mountainous terrain of the project area posed a particular challenge for the logistical organization of the fieldwork.
The results of the fieldwork were compiled in the second volume of the national inventory of Malawi's intangible cultural heritage. It contains information on such varied elements as Namayoka herbal medicine, the Among'oma dance, the preparation of Ichipipi maize cake, as well as the making of Umomo fish traps.
The project was implemented according to schedule, under the responsibility of the Malawi National Commission for UNESCO and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malawi, and closed in May 2013.
Noticias y actividades:
01/02/2011 - 01/04/2013 – Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe01/09/2009 - 01/03/2013 – Safeguarding traditional foodways of two communities in Kenya


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A tubby suburban dad watching hunting and adventure shows on TV and wondering could I do that? This is the chronicle of my adventures as I learn to learn to Forage, Hunt and Fish for food that has lived as I would wish to myself - Wild and Free.
Monday, 21 December 2009
'Appy Crimbo From Old London Town
Well guys what a years it's been! New direction with my work, learning to be a divorced suburban dad, and trying to work my way out of poverty during a recession. None of it's been easy.
But this blog has gone from strength to strength, more readers, more comments and more new commenters joining the conversation. It's really helped to keep me going during the hard times. Thank you all for reading, linking, commenting, and being optimistic enough about the quality of posts to read again! I cant tell you how much i get from the whole process.
So as the sun starts to get a little nearer again, all that remains is to deck the halls with gaudy crap, re watch the same old nonsense on TV, stuff our faces, endure the kids sugar and greed fueled mania, and, in amongst the chaos and consumerism, quietly take a private moment to think of those who, for what ever reason, wont be with us.
Hope you get what you want, and those around you show at least some appreciation of all you do for them.
Your pal
PS for more great pictures of animals 'hiding' in the London Underground 'tube map' click here
20 comments:
- LSP said...
Yes - its been quite a year & the SBW site's been one of the good parts - so thanks for that.
Have a great Christmas and enjoy the kids - sugar & greed regardless!
God bless.
- 21 December 2009 at 15:28
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Have a good one.
I guess you're working on the 25th?
- 21 December 2009 at 16:39
- LSP said...
Thanks chap - oddly enough, the 25th is pretty free here because the people want to lie in and get down to it on the day! Christmas Eve is the big one. Different in England and Canada, where the morning Mass loomed larger.
Anyway - I drive down to Dallas to be with Ma LSP & assoc. sisters. It'll be fun.
- 21 December 2009 at 16:49
- I am Stan said...
Yo Wacker..av a good one!
Bottoms up!
- 21 December 2009 at 17:47
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Good to hear you're getting a day off. Just remember your own wise words about sisters,pistols and strong drink!!
I'll pop that book in the post to you asap
- 21 December 2009 at 18:25
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Stan the man
You too dude, enjoy! and then enjoy some more!!
- 21 December 2009 at 18:26
- Phillip said...
Happy happy and all that, SBW! Working through the difficulties and all that's entailed makes the holidays and good times that much sweeter, no?
Keep at it, and I hope to catch up one day when you come stateside. There's a bunch of us who'll be happy to drink your health, even if it endangers our own!
- 21 December 2009 at 19:00
- Perkunas said...
Hi there buddy,thanks for your comment,its nice to see that you check out my writings although my english aint flawless and my stuff is what is,but im getting better some day :).
Ive noticed the same thing about this blogging,its good yto see that someone is intrested about my life and thoughts&opinions.Although its always far beter to talk your s--t face to face,its nice to this thing with like-minded people from a far,overseas.
Oh i was going to throw a short reply on your comment too.I really tried to say that you really dont have to live in a cave and be all the way hardcore earth-saver.No,you just should change lifestyle,just a bit from here and there,it all helps a little.No matter whether its that you start to use rechargeable batteries in your gadgets,or if you choose to change to economic bulbs in your house,its all good and for greater,common good.
And after all this,i want to wish you very good christmas and happy new year as well,man.
booze & crimbo,
- 21 December 2009 at 19:40
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Oh you can say that again, when i got back into construction I knew i was taking a risk, but boy-o-boy has the stress been hard to cope with!
It's enough to drive a chap to drink, but at least when i finally get back stateside i'll have good company to drink with!
Merry merry
- 21 December 2009 at 20:09
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Your english is a lot better than my Finnish!
If you keep writing them, I'll keep reading them.
We can change the world, we'll just have to do it one person at a time.
Booze and Crimbo
- 21 December 2009 at 20:12
- Dave said...
Happy holidays man! And here's to 2010 being a bit more kick ass than '09!
- 21 December 2009 at 23:37
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
You too fella, 09 had it's moments but on the whole I cant say i'd recommend it
- 22 December 2009 at 07:45
- Dave said...
I hear ya! I'm ready for 2010 to get started! Hopefully the lakes here will ice up soon and I'll be able to start it right with some ice fishing and the new job! Good luck man.
- 23 December 2009 at 00:16
- Pablo said...
Nice one SBW. Here's to next year's turmoil!
All the best,
- 23 December 2009 at 13:19
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
A very cool yule to you Mrs pablo and the clan.
2010 maybe we'll even meet in person, eh?
- 23 December 2009 at 14:17
- Perkunas said...
Hey there.
I updated few pics to my latest writing.theres pic of the victorinox kydex sheath,i think you wanted to see it some time ago.
- 23 December 2009 at 18:12
- Phil Thornton said...
Merry Christmas, I look up to you for keeping you blog going and always having a good post up!
Hopefully 2010 will have more time for me to post on mine.
- 24 December 2009 at 04:18
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Good to hear from you, hope you and yours have a good one. and that you get all the time you need to keep posting
- 24 December 2009 at 07:55
- David said...
I hope you have a great Christmas and new year and you keep coming up with the interesting blog. I hope you get more time to do some fishing next year and get to grips with the fly fishing. Whatever you get up to keep on telling us all about it.
- 25 December 2009 at 04:28
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
A very 'appy crimbo to you and yours too.
Plenty of stuff planned for the coming year, and maybe even enough work to finance it!
Happy new year
- 25 December 2009 at 09:36