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4C22 ASPHALT Softened - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
At a heavier weight of 7.1 ounces this 100% linen is referred to as Rustic due to its more textured look and feel. Durable and perfect for projects that require just a bit more substance.
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I thought I was reviewing the Asphalt in the IL019. It was the Asphalt IL019 I made the sheet and pillowcase in.
I made a sheet and pillowcase from this Asphalt and Optic White. The contrasting colors are just lovely and the drape is beautiful. Perfect linen weight for sheets.
I ordered this because it was a nice color of gray. The sample I ordered in advance was gray too. However, the 32 yards I purchased was more blue, and after washing, it turned light blue. I'll attach a picture of the (costly) finished slipcovers. The color is acceptable to my wife or I would have returned the lot - be forewarned...
I used this linen to make a slipcover and cushions for my couch. It's a good medium weight and great color. The feel is also soft and comfortable. It was to nice to give the old couch a new a life with a casual shabby chic look.
This fabric is perfect in every way! The color is very modern and beautiful, fabric is strong but has a really nice drape and soft texture. I sewed mine into drapes and they are beautiful!!
I used this fabric to upholster a diamond tufted headboard. There was a lot of stretching, pulling, manipulation involved and the fabric held up great! It's so soft and easy to manage which was really important for me with such a big project. Really happy with this purchase and the price!!
The linen is beautiful and the quality is great they get five stars! My problem, I would like to buy at least a bolt and a half and color is not available for the moment. there in lies the issue. As a standard color carried for the last several years you would think an arrival time line would be available. As a decorator 75 yards or even 2 bolts is not a large order. A wall of large windows in need a curtains in this beautiful fabric is all it takes. Please be able to offer some time line of availability, or if in fact your colors will be discontinued. Thank you
I created this pattern because I had a jumpsuit that I just love and wanted to replicate the style. It is so comfortable, and the weight and heft of this linen lends itself perfectly to it. If I could post a second picture, I would show the pearl buttons I used for the back of the bodice that really go nicely with the linen. So addictive!
Great to stitch on. I am creating blocks with hand overdyed wool for a quilt throw. Here's one of the blocks. I'm not sure if I will put two blocks together back to back, fringing the raw edge allowance, so one side is fringed squares of colors and the other is the whimsical artwork or if I will do these the traditional way. Just thought I'd share a concept for anyone wanting to make home decor or a gift. I love that it is strong and softens as it is washed repeatedly.
I created this pattern because I had a jumpsuit that I just love and wanted to replicate the style. It is so comfortable, and the weight and heft of this linen lends itself perfectly to it. If I could post a second picture, I would show the pearl buttons I used for the back of the bodice that really go nicely with the linen. So addictive!
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Great to stitch on. I am creating blocks with hand overdyed wool for a quilt throw. Here's one of the blocks. I'm not sure if I will put two blocks together back to back, fringing the raw edge allowance, so one side is fringed squares of colors and the other is the whimsical artwork or if I will do these the traditional way. Just thought I'd share a concept for anyone wanting to make home decor or a gift. I love that it is strong and softens as it is washed repeatedly.
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Linen and leather roll top handbag. #shieldsdesignhouse
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Japanese style apron, crosses in the back. I enjoyed working with this fabric. It makes a sturdy apron, comfortable to wear, and softens over time. The color was quite a bit lighter than I was expecting. Slate grey (with a bluish hue) is a better description.
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Retro Inspired Color Block Linen Robe / by Breathe Clothing 'Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood' Robe BREATHE CLOTHING LLC BREATHE Clothing: etsy.com/shop/BreatheAgainClothing NEW - BREATHE-AGAIN (Recycled) Clothing: etsy.com/shop/BreatheAgainDesign
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
the FS website turned my picture sideways - trying again.
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Asphalt is like an egg shell or slate blue - not gray. It was this color before washing, but washing x2 to pre-shrink (no soap) brought it to a lighter blue. I'm disappointed, but luckily the color is nice. Just not what I wanted.
Softened ASPHALT - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
4C22 ASPHALT Softened - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
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text: I am absolutely fascinated by Buddhism. This is not news to a lot of people, but maybe to some it is. I am thrilled to say that I have found several like-minded people in my Peace Corps group here: one who traveled through Tibet, two who wear wedding rings from Tibet, one who built a $1.5 million meditation retreat center, one philosophy major who wants to go onto graduate studies in far east studies, another who has been studying in California temples for years, and on and on. I am also thrilled to say that I have visited a giant statue of Buddha already and I've only been in country for four days! I hope to not only see much more while I am here, but also experience Buddhism in Mongolia firsthand whether in monasteries, in conversations with monks and lamas, or in question and answer sessions with my host family and friends regarding their personal thoughts or experiences. I have a lot to learn and I have a feeling that might just be one of the most important things I ever do.

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Do you like gmail? I don't. I first started using gmail a few months ago when it looked like Microsoft had a good chance of purchasing Yahoo. I've had a Yahoo account for over ten years. I've since gone back to Yahoo.
No, not because Microsoft didn't buy them. I just don't like gmail. You can't create folders in which to store your mail. Instead you have to label it. Then, to *start* finding it you have to click on the All mail link. Then you have to find one of the mails labeled with the subject. After that you do a More actions and click of filter more messages like these. What a mess. What a waste of time.
You can't highlight mail that you want to delete by holding down the control key. Oh no, that would be too easy. You see, gmail has single click like a web link. I despise that in Windows and the Linux KDE desktop and I don't like it here either. At least in Windows and on the KDE desktop you have the option to turn it off. So with gmail you have to click select all and then go through and deselect the mail that you don't want to delete.
Yes I still have mail going into my gmail account. I did change some of it for my RHEL and Sun accounts. Maybe a few others. But, at the end of the day, I still prefer Yahoo mail over gmail.
And yes, the new Yahoo has it's share of problems as well. I don't know what is with the Yahoo developers that they can't seem to develop something that at least either works on Firefox or Opera. Or maybe it's the Firefox and Opera developers. The chicken and egg thing. But that's a rant for another day.


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TinyKeep is an upcoming action roguelike game with procedurally generated dungeons, emergent monsters, deadly traps and mysterious secrets.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
The teaser trailer for TinyKeep is finally here! Coming to Steam end of September 2014. Escape the dungeon.


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WBGO film critic Harlan Jacobson has latest from the Tribeca Film Festival.
Film Critic Harlan Jacobson reports from the Sundance Film Festival for The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Shame and Social Change
Kristina Eklund
Lately I have felt so inspired by people who learn this way of working with shame, and carry it forward. If I'm lucky, I get to witness a 'housecleaning' of sorts: people doing a systematic review of the ideals that are held by the groups they belong to.
Why do group ideals matter? Because shame arises when we are failing to live up to these group ideals. Yes, even when we think our shame is all about us, shame really has more to do with our need to belong.
For example, we might feel body shame if we fail to live up to the ideal of a fashion-model figure. Or we might feel ashamed that we weren't raised within the ideal happy-home environment. Or we might feel ashamed that we don't earn the ideal income. And that shame might show up differently with our family, our friends, or people at the beach – our various groups, because different groups may hold different ideals.
These group ideals – what we hold to be exemplary – shift from time to time, and they can benefit from a periodic review. Kind of like leftovers that have gotten pushed to the back of the fridge. Not surprisingly, some ideals are just bad and can be tossed (like forgotten rotten tomatoes). Some ideals just need some sprucing up (we'll just shave the edges off that cheddar). And some are still just fine (fruitcake lasts forever!).
When we feel shame, we can ask: what's the ideal I'm not living up to? In which group? If we can answer these questions, then we can have the incredibly empowering experience of fully articulating our shame. One way to further work with the shame, is to ask: do I really want to buy into this ideal?
This process has led to some amazing discussions about what ideals we collectively want to continue to uphold. These are the conversations that can drive social change! Consider the ideal of heterosexual relationships vs. the emerging ideal of authentic expression of innate sexual orientation. We're seeing #LoveWins
This topic – of shame, ideals, and social change – will be the focus of my presentation at SXSW 2016 – but I need your help to get there! Please give my presentation a thumbs up at http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/53950
I'm humbled to be sharing this empowering way of working with shame. I'm so grateful to those who tell me I inspire them, and I want you to know that you also inspire me. It's been an amazing journey from a cycle of shame to a spiral of inspiration!


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Authorities of Mississippi have stated that a tornado that had struck through the area of Hattiesburg within the south central region of the state has resulted in four deaths.
The tornado crossed through on Saturday and all four deaths were confirmed by the emergency management of Forrest County along with the city of Hattiesburg.
Scores of others who were injured have been reported after the incident, with areas around the Lamar and Perry counties also reported to have been struck.
The tornado had struck the region around the early hour of around 4 a.m. with terrifyingly powerful winds that overwhelmed several blocks based within the city.
Extensive damage has been reported to the area, with several buildings being demolished, power lines being cut down, and roofs of several buildings to have been completely sliced off.
An Attack of Nature
There have been several tornado warnings issued the past month for several states in the U.S. and the tornadoes that have come and go had not resulted in any reported deaths or major destruction.
However, Johnny DuPree, the Mayor of Hattiesburg states that multiple buildings within the city had been severely damaged due to the incredible storm that struck them.
Indoor as Un-Safe as Outdoor
About 48,000 residents are currently inhabited in the area of Hattiesburg, and according to Mayor DuPree, he states that after the destruction that has resulted, it is safe to say that the mass transit building was also demolished.
Other buildings that endured a heavy blow as well was fire station number 2 located in downtown, which reports say took a powerful direct hit.
Crews from the electrical power companies have been rushing to the scene since several of the power lines had come crushing down after the powerful storm.
The power lines had apparently blocked the path of one of the station's firetrucks.


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On the 1st of March, London's hotly anticipated cat cafe, Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium opened its doors to an eager public - and they're already almost fully booked for March and April. It's not surprising that the target of £108,000 was exceeded last year on crowd-funding site Indiegogo. Londoners really wanted Lady Dinah's to become a reality and we're so pleased it finally is.
At Lady Dinah's visitors will be able to enjoy tea and cake whilst petting the resident cats. The day is split into 5 different 2 hour sessions, so sorry if you were planning to stay for the entire day! The cats have access to a private walled garden and the café closes each day between 3:45pm and 4:15pm for the kitties to have a well-deserved catnap.
The address for the café is: 152-154 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DG but make sure you book to guarantee your visit - However if you're feline lonely this March you'll be pleased to know that there are still some free slots if you go to the café on your own. I'll be going tomorrow - maybe see you there.


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A recent, non-scientific survey I conducted (ok a couple of friends I talked to) made me realize that a lot of people start listening to Christmas music, decorating, baking, etc as soon as October hits. Really? That seems a bit early to me, but I suppose it comes pretty quickly and those holiday cards are suppose to be sent the day after Thanksgiving,right? Oy. Last year I sent New Years cards and pretty much always have. I hope to do better this year but only time will tell. Here's my card from last year. I was pretty happy with how it turned out; infographics are so much fun!
Like it and want one for you and your crew? I'm selling custom infographic holiday cards at my shop on Etsy.


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Why Spend Thanksgiving Alone - Caribbean Singles Cruise
Join our Thanksgiving Caribbean cruise that departs from Miami and share your Turkey dinner with a group of fun loving singles. Board the Norwegian Escape in Miami and let a Singles Travel host take care of everything. All our shore excursions are included and no cooking is allowed on this holiday cruise. Enjoy all the cruise ship's ammenities, all the exclusive singles actvities plus an amazing fireworks display at sea. Don't miss our Thanksgiving Singles Caribbean Cruise and you will enjoy a great holiday Getaway!
Why Spend Thanksgiving Alone - Singles Cruise Itinerary
Cruise Day 1: Miami, FL (Saturday: November 18, 2017 / Boarding 4:00pm)
Miami's amazing medley of cultures and flashy urban settings makes it a scene to be seen. Visit the trendy Art Deco district of South Beach, Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the super-upscale neighborhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables and the unique ecosystem of the Everglades.
Board Cruise Ship
Sail from Miami, Florida at 4pm (boarding is from 1pm to 3pm) onboard the Norweign Escape. Join us for lunch on-board before we watch the ship sail away. Tonight meet all the other fun-loving singles at dinner!
Cruise Day 2: Day At Sea (Sunday: November 19, 2017)
Our first day at sea gives us the opportunity to get to know each other and to visit the Aqua Park. Seventeen decks above the sea, feel the wind in your hair, sun on your face, ocean views all around and the excitement of over-the-top water parks. With five multi-story waterslides, two swimming pools and four hot tubs -- there's lots to keep us busy.
Cruise Day 3: Falmouth, Jamaica (Monday: November 20, 2017 / 9:00am - 6:00pm)
If you don't know Falmouth, it's time you discover one of Jamaica?s most unique destinations. A place with one-of-a-kind thrills at every turn, right at the center of the island's best known activities and destinations. There are countless directions your vacation can take you. But in Falmouth, all roads lead to adventure.
Included Shore Excursion - Get Wet and Have Fun Tour (4 1/2 hours) - Explore the Irie Blue Hole and Secret Falls attraction. This is an off the beaten track attraction that is really a great blue hole experience with lots of fun, you may jump off the cliff, explore the Caves behind the falls, climb the falls, swim in the Blue Hole, Swing on the Tarzan rope and have a lot more fun while in the Jamaican bush. After we have finished climbing, exploring or just relaxing, it's time to have some fun on the Bamboo Blue Beach.Our driver/guide will take us on a 20 minute ride along the coast to the Bamboo Blue Beach Bar and Grill. When we arrive, you can relax on the beach to the sounds of Caribbean Music and enjoy a variety of activities. Then it is time to drive back to Ocho Rios for some Jamaican lunch and last minute duty free shopping before returning to our cruise ship.
Cruise Day 4: Georgetown, Cayman Islands (Tuesday: November 21, 2017 / 8:00am - 6:00pm)
The largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman is famous for its Seven Mile Beach, the popular Stingray City and its excellent diving. Both nature and history are preserved underwater with a collection of easily viewed shipwrecks.
Included Shore Excursion - Stingray City Experience (3 1/2 hours) - Enjoy our boat ride to a series of sandbars in the shallow waters of Grand Cayman's North Sound where wild stingrays gather. When we arrive, hop in the clear blue water, which is about waist- to chest-high, to interact with the friendly stingrays. We can pet them, swim with them and feed them by hand with food provided by our guide. You can even go in for a stingray kiss, which local legend says brings you seven years of good luck! Then time for reef snorkeling before heading back to shore.
Cruise Day 5: Day At Sea (Wednesday: November 22, 2017 / 7:00am - 3:00pm)
Time to relax and enjoy our second day at sea. Let's check out the Sports Complex. Lace up your sneakers and get ready for three stories of action-packed activities in the fresh ocean air. Challenge yourself in the largest ropes course at sea, where we can conquer over 40 elements as we maneuver through this multi-level structure.
Cruise Day 6: Costa Maya / Thanksgiving (Thursday: November 23, 2017 / 8:00am - 6:00pm)
Mysterious ruins rescued from the jungle, monkeys announcing themselves from the trees, incredibly beautiful and rare birds, pristine beaches and a magnificent coral reef are just some of the attributes of the Costa Maya. This southern section of the Yucatan coast stretches 80 miles from Xcalak, a fishing village on a finger of land reaching out to Belize. The reserve's untouched forests and wetlands are home to a wide variety of birds, crocodiles, jaguars and monkeys as well as numerous Mayan sites.
Included Shore Excursion - Chacchoben Ruins Tour (4 hours) - This morning experience the harmony between nature and history, as we journey from the myth of creation through the collapse of the great Maya civilization on our private Chacchoben Maya Ruins Tour. Explore a Maya ruins site that is full of life yet peaceful, surrounded by exuberant vegetation, exotic palm trees and with many chances of seeing local fauna, birds and spider monkeys. Visit Chacchoben's ceremonial center with our native guide who will unveil Chacchoben's secrets, history and of the legends of the great Maya civilization that flourished around 300AD. Our tour includes a short walk under the jungle and the privilege of climbing (optional) to the top of Gran Basamento, Chacchoben's ritual hub, to explore temples I and II and for a breathtaking view of the jungle from above the treetops.
Cruise Day 7: Day At Sea
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It's the cold, dark, depressing month of January, a perfect time for Season 17's "Bonfire of the Manatees." Didn't this episode open with a St. Patrick's Day parade? No? It actually opens with Homer shooting a porno? And it gets worse from there...? Well. This should be a fun one. Join us, with Alec Baldwin as a manatee enthusiast, as we dig deep into the excessive violence in this episode, debate what makes a good couch gag, and question why an episode so clearly focused on Marge is really all about Homer. Why is this episode's plot a Voltron-like combination of lesser plots? Why is Homer so over-the-top unlikeable here? And what other episodes did this episode's writer pen? (The answer MAY shock you, much like a car cigarette lighter). All that, plus, hard-hitting philosophical questions about manatees, more loose analogies to Spider-Man, and our new show sponsor: Vlassic pickles (not really).
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Amy Milliken, education coordinator for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, will present a program on Arkansas pioneers at six Mississippi County libraries during June.
Milliken will present "Arkansas Pioneers: Homes and Ways of Life," a program on historic Arkansas places related to the early settlers of Arkansas, at the libraries. Milliken will make presentations:
* Monday, June 25, 1:30 p.m. at the Leachville Library at 105 S. Main St. in Leachville and 3 p.m. at the Manila Public Library at 103 S. Dewey St. in Manila
* Tuesday, June 26, 10 a.m. at the Mississippi County Library at 200 N. Fifth St. in Blytheville and 2 p.m. at the Osceola Public Library at 320 W. Hale Ave. in Osceola
* Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 p.m. at the Keiser Library at 112 Main St. in Keiser and 3 p.m. at the Wilson Library at 1 Park St. in Wilson.
For more information, contact Milliken at (501) 324-9880 or [email protected] or Beth Roberts at (870) 476-8999.
The AHPP is the Department of Arkansas Heritage division responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state's cultural resources. Other divisions are the Arkansas Arts Council, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Arkansas State Archives.


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The online learning platform Coursera announced that it raised $64 million in its fourth round of funding.
The company said it will use the money to speed up innovation, grow its courseware and enhance alliances.
"Our Series D funding will allow us to accelerate our product innovation efforts, grow our high quality and stackable degree portfolio, and build business and government partnerships in order to address the needs of a global workforce", stated the company in a blog post.
Also, Coursera invites people interested in working with it to apply for a position in its career page, as the startup will grow its team over the remainder of 2017.
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Hewitsons pedals its shining tricycle of real estate, private client and business services down the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.
Hewitsons and corri-daughters
"We want to build on our legacy as a high-quality firm in our main locations to become a pre-eminent regional practice in the Cambridge-Oxford growth corridor region," says Hewitsons managing partner Colin Jones. For those unfamiliar with said corridor, it's a notional crescent joining Oxford and Cambridge, via Milton Keynes. Owing to a mix of established wealth and university-driven research, manufacturing and educational excellence, it's the target of government-backed growth in homes, infrastructure and business.
All this is good news for Hewitsons, a wily regional operator well positioned to snaffle much of the resulting business. "We've had a number of our best financial years in a long time," says Jones. "In the past two years, we've increased revenue by 12% between 2015 and 2017, and we've added 18 new fee earners over a period of 18 months." Going forward, "what we're focusing on in the three years to come is getting our firm into the top 100, focusing on three client groups – business services, private wealth and real estate. In the short term, in particular, we will be investing in corporate, tech, employment and dispute resolution. We have a growth agenda, and we're looking for quality talent to join us."
"What we're focusing on in the three years to come is getting our firm into the top 100."
The firm looks after a flock of clients, both regional and national, with needs ranging from more traditional private client and property quandaries through to flashier corporate conundrums. And, elevating Hewitsons above many regional lookalikes, the LawExchange International network (which the firm founded 25 years ago) brings in a smattering of international work.
It's also worth noting that Hewitsons gobbled up a small City outfit a few years back (referred to as Hewitson Moorhead). But the firm's largest offices are Northampton and Cambridge: between them they pick up Chambers UK rankings in areas like corporate, IP and litigation. These sit alongside excellent rankings for agricultural and rural affairs, while Chambers High Net Worth recognises Hewitsons as among the best private wealth firms in Northampton, Cambridge and Milton Keynes.
Trainees are split between Northampton, Cambridge and London, but sources had also completed seats in Milton Keynes. "You don't get a choice where you first land," said interviewees, "but for each seat after that, you talk to the HR manager to let them know your top three seat preferences."
First contact
Private client matters make up more than a third of the firm's workload, and Hewitsons offers a full platter: will drafting; inheritance tax planning; trust reorganisations and administration; foreign asset management; estate management and charitable donations. "There was client contact from the first stage," one interviewee beamed. "It was the most involved seat I had. I got a real mixture of responsibilities such as attending client meetings, witnessing will signings, and drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney." The firm administers quite a few trusts worth £30 million and has historically dealt with some getting closer to £90 million. Clients include high net worth individuals, the owners of family-run businesses and landowners, some of whom have international assets or trusts which need jurisdiction-specific treatment.
In the litigation seat, contentious trusts and probate, professional negligence, shareholder bust-ups, insolvency matters and property disputes all feature. A recent matter saw the team represent restaurant Fish'n'Chick'n when the lease on one of its sites was threatened by a planned redevelopment. The British Institute of Interior Design, Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki, insurance specialist PAMIA and the RSPB have all also come knocking in recent times. Trainees could be exposed to any of the range of disputes we described. As such, "a six-month seat in litigation is different for each trainee depending on what's going on," a source revealed. One junior "was involved in doing background research tasks and preparing bundles. I'd also sit in on telephone calls, but it was less hands-on." However, another newbie recalled "working almost independently on a file regarding a small claims issue. I was the main point of contact for the client, and did everything from giving preliminary advice to drafting a witness statement and liaising with the other side."
"With agricultural land, nothing is as straightforward as the LPC would have you believe!"
Newbies in the agriculture and rural affairs seat play a role in advising farmers, private individuals and major landowners as they buy and sell land, tinker with their ownership structures and pursue renewable energy projects. Again, matters are kept strictly confidential, but clients include large landowners like Great Bradley Farms in Newmarket, Castle Ashby Estate, Tissington Estate and Merton College Oxford. One insider excitedly reported "visiting a farm for a signing meeting with the owners. It's great seeing it in real life when you've been drafting all those documents." Another source was kept busy "trying to make sense of very ancient deeds, drafting lease summaries, conducting property searches and working on title investigations. It's really interesting, but can be quite a lot to get your head around. With agricultural land, nothing is as straightforward as the LPC would have you believe!"
There's also a split corporate-employment seat. The corporate side includes M&A and reorganisations: Cambridge focuses on tech and property development, while Northampton is known for advising American clients buying and selling businesses in the UK, and focuses on the agriculture, packaging and motor sectors. The firm recently advised Medigold Health Consultancy on its £9.5 million investment from Business Growth Fund, and other clients include Amino Technologies and Danish-founded manufacturer VKR Group. A trainee recalled "drafting minutes and resolutions, attending a client meeting, carrying out the due diligence for a company takeover and drafting the statutory books." Hewitsons' employment team has previously worked with Stagecoach London and GB Taekwondo, but sources told us that, compared to corporate, "the employment team is smaller. You don't get so much work from them so it's definitely manageable." One junior recalled being "involved in lots of research tasks, and drafting settlement agreements and letters."
We mean you no qualm
With trainees predominantly clocking in at 8.45am and finishing by 5.30pm, sources talked gleefully about their hours. "I was told specifically that the partners would not expect to see me in the office past 6pm — they said,' As much as we love you, we don't want you here. Go home!'" Later finishes – an 11pm in corporate for example – were rarities. During "pressing deadlines everyone stays late: partners, solicitors, the lot." This image of collective effort was a fitting one, thought trainees. "Partner/trainee relations here are fantastic. I certainly don't have any qualms about talking to any of them and you can have very open and frank discussions. It's a very supportive culture."
"We're all completely open-plan, so everyone sits together. Partners and secretaries included!"
The Northampton office was deemed to be "fairly modern," one source revealed. "We're completely open-plan, so everyone sits together. Partners and secretaries included!" General firm infrastructure was in need of a shake-up according to Cambridge-based trainees, and that office received "a massive overhaul in early 2018 – it was called Project Bob. I have no idea why, but it's made a world of difference! We've all been given new iPhone 7s, there's a new kitchen area where we sit for lunch and it's given us a buzz to get into work." However, some grumbles about slow IT systems remained. On compensation, trainees felt that "the salary for the region is quite good. Particularly the NQ salary because it almost doubles to £40,000!" There's no second-year salary increase however. "It would be nice if it did – even if it was just by £500." Good news: the firm told us that it's currently reviewing this situation.
Some felt that "the offices' locations aren't great for transport, so it can make it quite difficult to have inter-office socialising." Still, we'd heard about "a firm-wide trip to Milton Keynes to watch the ice hockey and a theatre trip to London to watch 'Wicked'." A social committee aimed at organising more frequent events has been set up, but some trainees preferred the informal gatherings they have now: "We'd rather just go to the local pub." There's a Christmas party every other year (2018's will be held in the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge), plus a 'Sausage and Beer' networking event which the firm launched in Northampton.
"NQ jobs are released very early here," explained trainees. "We were circulated an email in December with all the jobs available. You email back and then you'll interview with the partner who's supervising you." Lasting between 45 minutes and an hour, the interviews were usually informal, though one source felt they were "grilled a bit." In 2018 the firm kept on all five of its qualifiers.
"The firm's very good at training you up." Trainees undertake a three-hour training session every week throughout their training contract, either by video conference or meeting together in the Northampton office.
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How to get a Hewitsons training contract
Training contract deadline (2021): 31 August 2019 (opens 1 July 2019)
Recruitment scope
Hewitsons offers around seven training contracts a year – five in Cambridge, and two in Northampton – though according to director of HR Caroline Lewis, "we may increase the numbers where we are impressed by particularly good candidates." The firm's small intake means that snagging a training contract can be competitive, but Lewis insists that this helps to "ensure that there is plenty of responsibility and enriching work for all of our trainees."
Placement opportunities
The firm does offer placement opportunities during June, July and August for one week. Those who are interested in applying should send in a CV and covering email to [email protected] The placements are highly sought after and provide rookies with the opportunity to shadow fee-earners practising in areas of interest. Preference is given to undergrads on course to achieve at least a 2:1 with AAB at A level.
The application form
To score a traineeship, candidates are first required to fill in an application form. "We're looking for consistently good academic results," Lewis asserts, "as well as a coherent, measured and logically reasoned account as to why you've decided you'd like to be a lawyer at Hewitsons." Fibbers should take note, as Lewis "will always ask to see applicants' original certificates," later on in the offer process, so make sure you have a copy of your A levels, degree, GDL and LPC to hand. If you haven't always made the grade then fear not: "If a candidate has spent a year as a fee-earning paralegal at Linklaters, it may mitigate against them achieving three Bs at A level," Lewis says, by way of example. "We don't want to lose out on people who miss the cut by a thread."
All applications are collated into one giant spreadsheet at the end of August. Candidates' names are withdrawn from the document to ensure anonymity, and those that meet the aforementioned criteria are then invited to interview. It's a process that Lewis feels works well, as "the only thing I know at this stage is that they're an individual applying for a training contract. I learn applicants' names on the very day that I interview them, so it's all very fair."
The interview itself is held with Lewis and a member of the firm's trainee interest group (who is always a partner). The interview is relatively formal, and is designed to test interviewees' commitment to a career in law, and a career at Hewitsons. "It's important to show us that you've done your research," Lewis nods. "We want to see applicants who are excited to explain where they want to be and why they think they'll get there with us." Evidence of good teamwork is also important, so we'd advise applicants to think up a few scenarios where they've led or been responsible for a group of people. There is also a practical exercise involving a case study which is undertaken on the same day but in advance of the interview.
Trainee profile
Though evidence of prior work experience can be valuable, "we try not to put too much store on it. There's a chance that someone who's spent a week at a magic circle firm may have just secured that experience through their father's friend, so what we're really looking for is something a little more substantive that demonstrates a degree of individual merit." Lewis hints that a stint paralegalling could be a good example of this.
When it comes to academic credentials, Lewis feels that "it is good to see the benefits of a mix of learning experiences, including non-law degrees." And as far as universities are concerned, "we've found that the likes of Oxbridge, Bristol, Exeter, Warwick, Durham, Sheffield and Leeds have produced a number of excellent solicitors for us. They're certainly not the only places that we'd look to hire from, but we have been particularly impressed with their graduates in the past."
Working in Cambridge
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Hewitsons LLP
Shakespeare House,
42 Newmarket Road,
Website https://www.hewitsons.com/
- Partners 45
- Assistant solicitors 64
- Total trainees 13
- UK offices Cambridge, London, Northampton, Milton Keynes
- Overseas offices: None but the firm is a founder member of LawExchange International.
- Contacts Caroline Lewis, director of HR, [email protected], 01604 463121
- Application criteria
- Training contracts pa: 12
- Applications pa: 500
- Minimum required degree grade: 2:1 minimum
- Minimum A levels: AAB minimum
- Work experience: June, July, August
- Dates and deadlines
- Training contract applications open: 1 July 2019
- Training contract deadline, 2021: 31 August 2019
- Salary and benefits
- First-year salary: £23,500
- Second-year salary: £23,500
- Post-qualification salary: £38,500
- Holiday entitlement: 22 days, bank holidays and an extra dat at Christmas
- Sponsorship
- LPC fees: No
- GDL fees: No
- Maintenance grant pa: No
- International and regional
- Generally Cambridge and Northampton with placements in London and Milton Keynes
Firm profile
Main areas of work
Training opportunities
Trainees will be supervised by a partner and their professional development is monitored throughout.
Work experience
Application is by way of letter and CV to [email protected]
Other benefits
This Firm's Rankings in
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Cambridge and surrounds
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Band 2)
East Anglia
- Construction (Band 2)
- Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market and Private Equity (Band 4)
- Environment (Band 1)
- Intellectual Property (Band 1)
- Litigation (Band 2)
- Planning (Band 2)
- Real Estate (Band 3)
- Real Estate Litigation (Band 2)
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- Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses (Band 1)
- Litigation (Band 4)
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"Technology and water have previously caused a few issues for innovators but finally new ideas and products to encourage swimming participation are emerging…for instance when the most successful company in history, Apple, promote swimming as an activity on the series 2 Watch, you know innovation has arrived" (David Minton, 2017 State of the UK Swimming Industry Report).
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Those Last Four Weeks.../
Liz Chirico
- Massachusetts Columnist
That's all that left until opening night. Half the rehearsal time is gone. And while half remains there's still only 4 weeks. 4 weeks to nail the dances, memorize the lyrics, the notes (oh- you wanted me to learn my part, not the part of the person I'm standing next to? My bad!) and bring the show from a loose conglomeration of people somewhat moving and speaking in sync to something worthy of the ticket price, of driving to the theatre, of choosing to attend vs. the myriad of options folks have for entertainment today.
Is it just me or does every show hit this point about halfway through rehearsals when it seems like nothing will be right? The newness of being cast has worn off and it's no longer a novelty to say, "I can't, I have rehearsal." I know, I chose this path but it's always around this point other seemingly more exciting activities start happening which I have to selectively choose to attend or not. When one entire weekend day is taken over by rehearsals, you become so much more possessive of your other free weekend day.
Tempers start to fray around this point in the process. Nothing akin to tech week but there's always a moment when frustrations arise over spending time rehearsing an already learned dance again, reviewing a vocal part again, wondering how so-and-so will ever manage to be off book, etc. It's always around this point in the process I wonder why I do it to myself. I'm too far away from the end (opening night) to be excited for the final product because right now, what I see in rehearsals is nothing like (God I hope it's nothing like) what performances will resemble.
This is when it's helpful to remember that it all comes together in the end. No, really. No matter how bad things look now, it will improve. (It has to, if only because you're going to start running the show and repetition does wonders.) That's not to say you should only rely on rehearsals to practice. I am totally guilty of sitting on the couch on my nights off looking at my dance bag, my script, my music recorder saying, "I should practice but…" or "oh I have time, I'll practice later." Now is the time to remove "but" and "later" from my vocabulary. Because later is now.
Now is the time to practice in the car (I don't recommend rehearsing dances in the car but it's a judgement free zone here), sing in the shower, recite lines to coworkers at lunch, whatever it takes for it to stick. Now is the time to take a deep breath at rehearsal and ask so-and-so if they could use a line buddy, a dance partner. After all it's not just you on that stage. There's no "i" in ensemble and from the star to the last crew member, we're all the ensemble. When everyone pulls their weight, and pulls together then everyone wins and is a part of something to be proud of and cherish.
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What Every Fan Needs to Know About the 2013 Miami DolphinsJuly 10, 2013
What Every Fan Needs to Know About the 2013 Miami Dolphins
Just before the 2013 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins fanbase is full of hope and optimism. While this feeling is nothing new for many Miami fans, who never give up, this year that feeling is supported by reality. The Dolphins are a much improved team that will contend for postseason play.
Miami has a budding star at quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, who has a valuable year of NFL experience under his belt.
At this time last year, fans were hopeful of Tannehill's future, but the rookie was not expected to beat out David Garrard and Matt Moore. Not only did he shed his "project" label, but he flashed glimpses of stardom in his first year as the Dolphins field general.
In contrast to last year, Miami's receiving corp is formidable with Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline, Dustin Keller and Brandon Gibson. Tannehill will make plenty of big plays with the aid of his speedy targets.
The Dolphins also brought in Tyson Clabo, Lance Louis and Dallas Thomas to enhance Tannehill's protection. Second-year tackle Jonathan Martin has added muscle and is expected to improve upon his difficult rookie campaign. Guard Richie Incognito and center Mike Pouncey are already regarded as standouts in their respective positions.
Defensive stars Cameron Wake, Paul Soliai, Randy Starks and Reshad Jones will be complemented by new impact players such as Dion Jordan, Dannell Ellerbe, Philip Wheeler, Brent Grimes and Jamar Taylor, making Miami's defense dangerously potent.
The good news doesn't end there. Let's look at some information that Miami fans may be overlooking.
Jeff Ireland Added Young Players
There is a method to Jeff Ireland's madness. Yes, the Dolphins gave out a lot of guaranteed money in free agency, but they paid for young players heading into their prime.
Mike Wallace received $27 million guaranteed for potentially five years of service. Wallace turns 27 on August 1st, and his contract will run out when he is 31. In essence, Ireland and Stephen Ross paid a hefty price for Wallace but will receive his peak years in return.
Dannelle Ellerbe also signed a five-year contract with $14 million guaranteed. Ellerbe shined for the Ravens in their Super Bowl run and is also 27 years old. He replaced the 31-year-old Karlos Dansby.
Philip Wheeler received $13 million guaranteed in his five-year contract. Wheeler is 28 years old and replaced the 30-year-old Kevin Burnett.
The 26-year-old Brian Hartline received $12.5 guaranteed in his five-year deal, assuring that he will be Wallace's tag-team partner until 2018.
Brandon Gibson will turn 26 in August and signed a three-year deal with $3.75 guaranteed. Gibson could prove to be a steal if he continues to exhibit the sure-handedness he displayed in St. Louis.
Dustin Keller, Brent Grimes, Tyson Clabo and Chris Clemons all signed one-year deals.
Miami's Schedule Is Not as Difficult as It May Seem
Based on 2012 winning percentages, the Miami Dolphins are tied for the seventh most difficult 2013 schedule.
Week 1 at Cleveland Browns
Week 2 at Indianapolis Colts
Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 4 at New Orleans
Week 5 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 6 bye
Week 7 vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 8 at New England Patriots
Week 9 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 11 vs. San Diego Chargers
Week 12 vs. Carolina Panthers
Week 13 at New York Jets
Week 14 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 15 vs. New England Patriots
Week 16 at Buffalo Bills
Week 17 vs. New York Jets
The Jets and Bills will be abysmal in 2013. While divisional games are always competitive, a four-game sweep of the AFC East's bottom-feeders is not out of the question.
The Patriots lost Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez, while Rob Gronkowski is recovering from multiple surgeries. Though New England is still the top team in the division, the gap between the Patriots and the Dolphins is closing.
Miami also plays a weakened AFC North. The Ravens lost Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Dannell Ellerbe, Paul Kruger, Anquan Boldin and potentially Vonta Leach. The Steelers lost Mike Wallace, James Harrison and Casey Hampton while only bringing in rookies to replace them.
Cincinnati could not defend its turf against the Dolphins last year, so the improved Miami roster has a solid victory opportunity at home against the Bengals in 2013. The Browns will only show a slight improvement and are already considered home underdogs in their opening game against the Dolphins.
Jamar Taylor Will Be a Starter
Jamar Taylor is a supreme talent. Per NFL.com, Taylor was a "top performer" in the combine's 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds), 20-yard shuttle (4.06 seconds) and bench press (22 reps).
The Miami Dolphins were able to land Taylor late in the second round (No. 54 overall) because he had kidney issues, and every NFL team was advised of his condition before the draft.
A simple change in Taylor's blood pressure medication is expected to cure his kidney condition, and it appears that Jeff Ireland's gamble has paid off.
Richard Marshall and Taylor will compete to play opposite Brent Grimes, but in the end, Taylor's athleticism will push Marshall back to the slot.
Jamar Taylor will be a fan favorite in no time.
Lamar Miller Can Carry the Load
Lamar Miller was the steal of the 2012 draft, taken in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins. NFL.com believed Miller was worthy of a first-round selection: "Miller has track speed and actually ran a few anchor legs for the Miami track team prior to his junior year."
Yes, Miller has speed, as he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds at the NFL combine. Miller also possesses a stronger frame and more toughness than Reggie Bush: "He hardly ever gets stuck in the backfield and is reliable to get positive yardage on each carry."
In 2012, Miller rushed the ball 51 times for 250 yards, almost averaging five yards per carry.
The only thing holding Miller back was his pass protection. Apparently, Joe Philbin is comfortable enough with Miller's improvement in this facet of his game that Bush became expendable, and the ex-Hurricane is now on top of the depth chart.
There are two question marks in Miami's backfield: Who will garner the majority of the rushes after Miller, and who will pave the way for Miller?
Vonta Leach in front of Lamar Miller, carrying a football, will be a nightmare for opposing defenses.


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Literacy and Peace: International Literacy Day 2012
Join ACCESS and others worldwide working toward Literacy and Peace on September 8
The theme of International Literacy Day 2012 is Literacy and Peace. This theme was adopted by the United Nations Literacy Decade to demonstrate the multiple uses and value that literacy brings to people.
Literacy contributes to peace as it brings people closer to attaining individual freedoms and better understanding the world, as well as preventing or resolving conflict. The connection between literacy and peace can be seen by the fact that in unstable democracies or in conflict-affected countries it is harder to establish or sustain a literate environment.
Education brings sustainability to all the development goals, and literacy is the foundation of all learning. It provides individuals with the skills to understand the world and shape it, to participate in democratic processes and have a voice, and also to strengthen their cultural identity. – Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General
About International Literacy Day
For over 40 years, UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day by reminding the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning.
Why is Literacy important?
Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational opportunities depend on literacy.
Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving gender equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy. There are good reasons why literacy is at the core of Education for All (EFA).
A good quality basic education equips pupils with literacy skills for life and further learning; literate parents are more likely to send their children to school; literate people are better able to access continuing educational opportunities; and literate societies are better geared to meet pressing development.
Take Action for Literacy
- Donate books and reading materials to your local school or community centre
- Start a reading club or encourage others to join existing clubs
- Volunteer to teach literacy classes in your community
- Become a mentor of a non-literate person
To get involved with ACCESS education projects, please visit accesscharity.ca/takeaction.


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How Interest Rates are Used to Beat Inflation
Whenever news regarding inflation is announced, expect succeeding reports to deal with interest rates. For example, in the Philippines, news of rising inflation rate is usually accompanied by a note that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank) will "raise key interest rates". Let's analyze


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Our Bells
On July 9, 2017, Rev. Fr. Peter Salmas of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross (Belmont, California) and our parish clergy blessed a set of five bells that were generously donated to Saint Anna Parish by Olga Gromova (mother of Olena Perry) a few weeks prior. The bells, beautifully decorated in iconography, came from the Litex Bell Foundry in Moscow, Russia. They were placed on a hand-crafted portable belfry built by Angelo Kalogero. Their voices rung out in service for the first time on July 23rd, during the Great Doxology.
Bell Ringers
The purpose of the Bell-ringing ministry is to ring the Church bells at the appropriate times throughout the Divine Services. The bells announce the beginning of the services, proclaiming the gospel through their joyous, heavenly-like sound; they call the Church to prayer and worship.
Bells are sometimes referred to as "singing icons" because they establish the acoustic space of an Orthodox temple just as painted icons and hymnography define its visual and noetic space, respectively.
Our Parish is adopting a Typikon, that is a rule, for how and when the bells are rung. Should you wish to be trained in bell ringing or sponsor the purchase of additional bells for the tower, upon completion of the Sanctuary, please contact the church office.


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About The Book
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James
Publisher: Jove
Publication Date: June 2, 2015
Genres: Contemporary
From the New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Wedding comes a novel about a man and a woman whose summer is about to get very, very steamy…
Divorce lawyer Victoria Slade has seen enough unhappy endings to swear off marriage forever. That doesn't mean she's opposed to casual dating—just not with her cocky new neighbor, who is as gorgeous and tempting as he is off-limits. But once she agrees to take on his sister's case, she's as determined to win as ever—even if that means teaming up with Ford…
Investigative journalist Ford Dixon is bent on finding the man who got his sister pregnant and left her high and dry. He's willing to partner with Victoria, despite the fact that the beautiful brunette gets under his skin like no other woman. He might not be looking to settle down, but there's no denying the scorching attraction between them. Still, the more time he spends with Victoria, the more he realizes that the one woman as skeptical about love as he is might be the only woman he could really fall for…
When I began reading this the first thing that came to mind was Wallbanger by Alice Clayton and that stuck with me throughout this story. I try to never compare stories/authors, but I could not get that story out of my head; it impacted my overall reading experience therefore I felt it warranted mentioning during this review.
These two did not stand a chance against destiny/fate. I adored the quirky relationship between Victoria Slade and Ford Dixon. Julie James mixed just the right amount of humor with two incredible characters to make this an entertaining read. I'll admit this was not my favorite JJ read, but I would have regretted not reading it. My favorite thing about this story is the adventures (missions) that these two get involved in – hope you love these mini sleuths as much as I did.
Review Copy Provided By: Publisher
This book was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.


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Learn about the following species groups (including their most common members, as well as purchasing, storage and cooking information), or select a specific species from the species list on the right.
Pacific mackerel, slimy mackerel.
Scombridae (mackerels).
Available wild-caught, it is a marine fish found around the entire Australian coast except the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is caught mainly in temperate waters from southern Queensland to southern WA, including Tasmania, as a bycatch of Jack Mackerel (a member of the Trevally family, despite its name), with which it often schools, as well as off south-eastern Australia and as a targeted species of purse seine fishing in NSW. It is used as both live and dead bait in domestic Tuna fisheries. The juvenile fish inhabit inshore waters while the adults can be found at depths of up to 200m over the continental shelf.
Available year round with peaks in NSW from February to April.
Commonly 200-700g and 20-35cm, but can grow to 1.5kg and 50cm (much smaller than most other Australian Mackerels).
Low priced and underutilised in Australia.
Mackerels (Frigate, Grey, School, Shark, Spanish, Spotted), Bonito, Tunas.
Sold mainly whole (gilled and gutted) as the meat darkens very quickly once cut. In whole fish look for lustrous skin, firm flesh, and a pleasant, fresh sea smell. In cutlets and fillets, look for bright reddish-brown, firm, lustrous, moist flesh without any dark brown markings or oozing water and with a pleasant fresh sea smell.
Make sure whole fish is scaled, gutted and cleaned thoroughly. Wrap whole fish, fillets and cutlets in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days (it is best eaten as fresh as possible) or freeze for up to 3 months below -18ºC.
Average yield is 50%. Has a strong flavour, moderate-high oiliness and dry, firm flesh with large flakes and few bones, which are easily removed. The small scales can easily be removed by running under cold water and rubbing the skin with the fingers. It is best wrapped in foil if baking or barbecuing, to prevent it drying out. Score whole fish at the thickest part of the flesh to allow even heat penetration.
Strong flavours, bay, basil, citrus, curry, garlic, mustard, onion, oregano, pepper, red wine, tomatoes, vinegar.
Other Mackerels, Jack Mackerel (not a true Mackerel, but a Trevally), Bonito, Striped Marlin, Swordfish, Trevallies, Tunas, Yellowtail Scad.
None, though the closely related Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scrombus), and occasionally Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus), are imported frozen, whole and in fillets, smoked and canned in various forms (such as rollmops).
Soused Blue Mackerel >


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Another triathlon down, this one was in New Hampshire, a little different from last weeks in Seattle area. The scenery was great, my brother and friends were there to participate as well. It was great fun but I completely blew up on the run. Maybe a week is not long enough recovery or maybe the heat but the run was horrendous for me, 10 minutes slower than last week. I think at one point I was drooling.
The swim was a little faster at 31 minutes for 1.2 miles and the bike an average 21 mph at 2 hrs 38 minutes for 56 miles also a little faster but the run.... 1 hr 48 minutes for an average 8 min 11 sec mile talk about bonking. I missed breaking 5 hrs, again, by 2 minutes this time. Of course now I am going to be a little obsessed to break 5 in the future. The tri's are really well organized for over 2,000 people and we even got to see the world champion herself, Chrissie Wellington, race smoking most of the pro guys. She handed out finisher medals for over an hour too including when my brother finished. About 2hrs after I finished the race had to be shutdown for a wicked thunderstorm that barrelled in with horizontal race and lighting all over. Kind of cool ending.
Otherwise, having a blast in the lower 48 visiting family and will be sad to leave. Hahnah and family having a great time these past couple of weeks.