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Canon's mirrorless announcement came up much more quickly than expected when I wrote about Nikon's announcement less than two weeks ago. So much so, that I thought it was perhaps a bit of a knee-jerk reaction to being last out of the gate. After going through the (very thorough!) content that Canon has released I can certainly say, thankfully, that there was nothing reactionary about Canon's mirrorless announcement earlier today. They are taking their next big step in what will eventually be a non-DSLR future. Sony led the way with full-frame mirrorless, and now with both Nikon and Canon firmly invested in the mirrorless future, today truly seems like a step-forward in the evolution of photography ... at least the tools that enable it.
There is a TON of information out there (a few links at the bottom of the post) and I have no desire to simply regurgitate all of it. However, below are a few of the pieces that stand out the most to me:
There are a bunch of videos available to watch regarding Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera (yes, just one "R" camera announced at this time) but the most informative ones are hosted by Canon technical adviser Rudy Winston. From the get-go he minces no words, noting that the "driving force" behind the new mirrorless system is not about making things more compact, etc. but it is all about optics. The point is well-taken, and reminds us that camera bodies will continually be upgraded, but the glass - the lenses, the optics - is where the heart of the overall system lies.
The new RF mount - the next evolution from the EF mount (1987) which introduced autofocus and lens and camera body data communication - is the backbone of the new system. The throat of the mount at 54 mm is the same as the EF mount (though you can't attach an EF lens without an adapter), and keeping it at this size has opened up many design opportunities.
For example, keeping the bigger throat in the mirrorless system as allowed Canon's lens engineers the ability to use bigger glass on the rear, mount-end of an RF lens, and smaller glass on the front. Doing so reduces the need to bend (distort) the light even more on the back-focus, to get it to the full-frame sensor, which is now only 20 mm away thanks to the mirrorless design.
Additionally, the new 12-pin communication system (EF had 8 pins), coupled with the new DIGIC 8 image processor allows for more data to be communicated between lens and body, delivered faster. When combined with the new RF lenses, this combination allows for such results as boosted image stabilization performance and adds new possibilities, like the programmable control ring on the new RF lenses, focus-distance metering (it's now in the viewfinder!), supports a huge 5000+ point, faster AF system, etc.
I was surprised at first to see that Canon was releasing 3 major L lenses from the get-go. Understanding Canon and their take on optics being the core of the system realigned my thinking, however. They are not looking at mirrorless as just a means to make things smaller (which is important to me, though they did not ask :) - they are leveraging the opportunity to build even better, sharper, more elegant optics.
With this, they are introducing a "workhorse" (not to be confused with a kit lens) 24-105 F/4 IS L, a first for Canon 28 - 70 F/2 L USM ($3K!), and a low-light 50 F/1.2 L. They are also releasing a non-L 35 F/1.8, Macro IS STM which will no-doubt be a go-to lens to those working in video (and need an RF lens a little more on budget.) Canon has certainly covered their bases with the initial RF lens offerings and are immediately working to exploit the design flexibilities that the new RF mount is said to offer.
A little more about the RF 28 - 70 f/2 - this lens is their flagship of the new RF lineup. They are touting it not just as a zoom (at f/2!) but as good enough as to be considered equal to a bag full of high-end primes, potentially replacing, say, your 35 and 50, with both a wide angle 28, and a portrait-worthy 70. Had this lens been designed for a DSLR it would have been huge and heavy!
Other notable aspects of the new RF Lenses and the adapters:
- Programmable Control Ring - control camera functions from a ring on the lens.
- Nano-USM Motor - ultrasmooth autofocus, ideally suited for video recording.
- 1/8TH Stop Aperture Control During Video Recording - fine tune that exposure!
- 3 EF Lens adapters - all EF glass will need to be adapted, but Canon is firmly supporting EF glass. Canon is offering three adapters to do so. One is standard (lowest cost), another adds the programmable control ring into the design, and a third offers the intriguing option of drop-in filters, like a polarizer, or ND.
Regarding the camera body itself, there is a lot to be excited about, and there is a lot that can come-off as rather ho-hum. I'll hit on the things to love (and not) in a moment, but it should be noted that Canon is not trying to pull the wool over anybody's eyes with this first offering. In one of his intro videos, Rudy Winston comes right out and says that with this first body release is targeting the mid-market, enthusiast. This is just the beginning.
Although the 30+ MP sensor is the same one found in the 5D MKIV, this is not your Canon 5D, 1D equivalent body. Those that have used it, like the folks over at DPReview say it feels solid in the hands, and they liken it more to the 6DMKII - which thankfully is also true of the price, coming in at $2,299 USD. Not inexpensive, of course, but on target for the feature set it boasts when compared to the rest of the EOS line.
For me, things to love (or at least be intrigued about) with the new EOS-R, beyond the fact that it is simply proof that Canon is taking mirrorless seriously and moving forward, are:
- The ISO 100 - 40000 range is supposedly cleaner in higher ISO's with DIGIC 8.
- AF covers 88% horizontally and 100% vertically of the image area.
- Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus with 5,655 manually selectable AF points.
- Supports AF at up to f/11 with a 384 zone (24×16) real-time metering system (this is big for those using EF lenses with a 1.4 X or 2.0 x adapter - new AF abilities!)
- Touch screen AF.
- Manual Focus Peaking - FINALLY (and other focus help).
- Eye-detection within face tracking - this is supposedly a huge deal, not just a hobbyist feature.
- Low-light AF down to EV -6! (Apparently focus is always made with the lens wide-open and not stopped down.)
- Silent shutter mode.
- The new multi-function bar - more programmable control, on camera.
- OLED viewfinder is said to be wonderful, and very easy to view for those with glasses (like me!)
- Flip out rear screen.
- 12 buttons, include the new.
- SD card UHS-II class compatible.
- WiFi and Bluetooth built in.
Things not to love:
- 8 fps with NO focus - many caveats - as slow as 3 fps
- Minimal buffer
- One SD slot! (I need two, just for peace of mind and for overflow, non-stop situations.)
- See video, not-to-love, below.
Video in EOS stills cameras is always hard to judge as Canon is careful to not cannibalize their higher-end video line with their stills line. This can be frustrating, and I wish they would take an approach that is closer to Sony's and just allow the features to be there. That said, the EOS-R does take steps forward in the video arena, for a Canon stills camera that does video. I'm not thrilled about the internal, 8-bit 4:2:0 recording, but beyond that ...
Things to love:
- UHD 4K internal recording at up to 30p
- Internal HDR (in Full HD only)
- Selectable colorspace of Rec 709/BT2020 to external recorder
- 12 stops of dynamic range
- 10 bit 4:2:2 to an external recorder
- A flip-out screen
- Touch-screen focus (also paired with nano-USM on RF lenses)
Things not to love:
- 1.7 4K crop of the sensor for 4K (like the 5DMKIV)
- No 60p 4K
- 8 bit 4:2:0 internal recording
In the end, there is much to be happy about in regard to Canon's EOS-R announcement. I believe that through their next-steps in the RF mount, its integration into the EOS-R itself and Canon's stunning new RF lenses they have laid out a solid direction for mirrorless. No longer are we dinking around in the EOS M land, where direction and dedication from the company seemed hard to follow; Canon has a solid path forward.
For me, while the EOS-R may not be the mirrorless camera body I want from Canon, I have little doubt that what I am looking for is on the horizon, and the EF glass I own will not only be compatible with the new system, but that the new system itself will be worth the investment moving into the future.


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Oops, Britney Spears Will Do it Again
Yes, oops Britney Spears will do it again… get married that is.
The pop star and 'Toxic' hitmaker is reportedly all set to walk down the venerable aisle for the third time with her long-time boyfriend and former manager (he was let go last month) Jason Trawick.
The 29-year-old music icon apparently got secretly engaged to 39-year old Trawick and has been seen sporting a flower-shaped diamond on her wedding finger to prove it, before making the announcement that she will again be entering wedded bliss.
Now it can told that talent agent Trawick proposed to Spears by composing a romantic poem and littering (in a nice way, of course) the ground floor of their Los Angeles mansion with candles and roses.
According to a source, Britney is desperate to settle down again because she wants to have more children. The same source explains that Spears is very traditional and did not want to have children with Jason until they have tied the knot.
No information was given on whether Spears and Trawick will have a pre-nup or not.
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Elements of electromagnetics
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Elements of Electromagnetics, Fourth Edition, uses a vectors-first approach to explain electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields, waves, and applications like transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. It also provides a balanced presentation of time-varying and static fields, preparing students for employment in today's industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Streamlined to facilitate student understanding, this edition features worked examples in every chapter that explain how to use the theory presented in the text to solve different kinds of problems. Numerical methods, including MATLAB and vector analysis, are also included to help students analyze situations that they are likely to encounter in industry practice.
Elements of Electromagnetics, Fourth Edition, is designed for introductory undergraduate courses in electromagnetics. An Instructor's Solutions Manual (co-authored by Sudarshan Rao Nelatury of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College) and PowerPoint slides of all figures in the text are available to adopters.
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It doesn't take hours of exercise for a toned stomach, just 10-15 minutes of your time that you can fit in your routine. Given below are a few easy exercises that will help you tone your abs:
1) Mountain Climber
Target Area: Abs, Back, Legs & Arms
Start in a push-up position, hands flat on the floor and below your shoulders,legs extended behind you. Your body should be straight. Bend your right leg and bring it in toward your chest, then straighten it and return to starting position. Repeat with your left leg. Alternating legs, slowly do
as many as you can for 60 seconds, making sure to keep your hips and butt low.
2) Side Hip Drop
Target Area: Waist, Back, Hips & Shoulders
Lean on your left elbow with your body, right arm raised. Extend your right (top) leg as you lift your body and bend your left leg behind you, keeping it on the ground. Lower your hips a few inches, then lift back up. Slowly do as many small dips as you can for 30 seconds, then switch over to your right side and repeat.
3) Arrow Arm Crunch
Target Area: Abs & Waist
Start on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Focus on using your abs to lift your upper body off the floor as you straighten your arms and bring your hands together. Reach to the left side, then back to the center, then to the right side and back to the center. Repeat for 30 seconds, rest, then do another 30-second set.
4) Leg Lift
Target Area: Lower Abs & Waist
Lie on your back and place your hands next to your hips. Lift your legs off the floor as you bend your right knee and straighten the left.· Keeping your right knee bent, lower both of your legs a few inches and then lift back up. Slowly do as many as you can for 30 seconds, then bend your left
knee, straighten your right leg and repeat.
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Step out into a wide squat with your feet turned out and your knees bent. Keep your upper body straight up as you raise your right arm and reach over to your left side.· Bring your arm back down as you reach over to your right with your left arm.
Repeat this side-to-side motion for 60 seconds.
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Stand with your legs about a foot apart. Lift your arms out to your sides and bend them at the elbows so that your fists are next to your ears.· Lift your left knee to right elbow as you twist your torso. Return to the main position. Repeat for 30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat. Book appointments to spas, salons and gyms on spasalongym website!


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by Eric Pudalov, Community Events Coordinator
Earlier this morning, I had been using our list of Twitter followers to compile a spreadsheet of autism/disability support organizations in Georgia.
While in the process, a thought occurred to me: how much traffic is Twitter actually bringing us? And if it hasn't been a successful tool, what are some better options?
Well, thanks to SEO expert Gini Dietrich's entry, entitled Drive Blog Traffic Without Using Twitter, I've been reminded of a few of the many other options out there.
One, of course, is LinkedIn. Personally, I'm already a member of LinkedIn, although I hadn't really used it as a promotional tool for GCSS yet. While it may not drive up our page views by the hundreds, there's a chance that we may find interested readers who hadn't heard of us before.
Gini Dietrich also recommended Scott Hepburn, author of Media Emerging (above), another PR consultant and media strategist.
In Hepburn's entry, Wanna Help a Fellow Blogger? Think Bigger than a Retweet, he explains that, while retweeting a blog entry or link may be a kind gesture, going the extra mile for them (e.g. adding a related co-post to a topic of interest on their blog) is an even more effective way to network.
As a (hopefully) thoughtful gesture of my own, I linked to Hepburn's entry above; he'll definitely prove to be a valuable person to have in our extended network.
Which reminds me…initially, when I started this WordPress blog for Georgia Community Support and Solutions, I had used our logo as the avatar. Later on, however, our Community Relations Director, Amanda Duckworth, actually suggested using my photo in the box.
Her reasoning? Since I'm the only one who writes entries for the blog, she thought I might as well represent it. And although I'm writing on behalf of GCSS, most of the inspirations have been mine individually.
However, I don't want to mislead people: I'm not the CEO nor the Marketing Director for the organization. I do work in the Community Relations department, but I'm still getting my feet wet, so to speak, and I always do my best to give credit where it's due.
Which leads me to the question: what other known promotional tools might work for us, just in case Twitter does fall by the wayside?
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IGDA Finland December Gathering: Christmas Party with Supercell/
It's not Christmas yet, but you can't get closer than this.
2012 was a year of epic proportions for the Finnish game industry. Not only because of the awesome games that were released or the recognition that was received, but also because of You: players, developers and enthusiasts alike. Thanks to the community with so much talent and passion, Finland is a good place to make and play games. Beware, 2013, here we come.
But hold it! The year 2012 is not over yet. We still have time to throw one heck of a party before diving into the adventures of 2013. December Gathering will be IGDA Finland's official Little Christmas Party. We'll get the Yuletide properly started!
December Gathering will be sponsored by a small elite task force with big ambitions. I'll give you some clues: which company was awarded the title of Finnish Game Developer 2012, and is responsible for such commercial bullseyes as Clash of Clans (a combat strategy game with Hulk-Hogan-inspired barbarians) and Hay Day (a farming game that swipes you off your feet)? That's right. It's Supercell, folks, and they have drink tickets for us!
Come join us in Bar Cuba for a clash of pints. Let's have this winter's best party!
IGDA Finland December Gathering & Christmas Party Time: 4.12.2012 at 19.00 Place: Cuba Bar, Erottaja 4, Helsinki Finland


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This (kind of) follows on from my last blog about re-thinking my social media strategy. By default, I haven't posted much over the last few weeks due to the fact that I've just been so busy making! Everything always happens at once doesn't it, and following months of going through the process of moving house, we're finally due to complete this Friday! As welll as this though, because I currently work entirely from home, I have to also move my workshop.
Now, I could have taken the easy option, and just continued being at home, but it just is happens that about 2 miles away from our new place, is Taurus Crafts...and...it also just so happened that they'd just finished, and had put up for rent, so shiny new workshop units...it had to be fate right?
I picked up the keys on Saturday, and we got straight in to paint the floor, and begin kitting it out. I have some gorgeous new jewellers benches, that will the base for running "Make Your Own Wedding Ring Workshops" and already have my first couple booked it at the end of June!
It's going to be a big change work wise, including the fact that my commute, which will be by bike, will increase by about 4000% (an estimate, I haven't actually done the maths)! I've had my confidence knocked a fair few times in my life, which I think I manage to mask pretty well, but right now, being in a position where I can afford to pay rent on my own proper "studio" feels fantastic!


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Questions to ask when reading the Bible
What did this Scripture mean when it was written?
- Who, What, Where, When, Why
- What is the cultural relevance to what is going on in the passage
What is the timeless truth behind what God is saying?
- What work is God doing?
- How does this passage either reveal or reflect the glory of God?
How does it apply now to me?
- Who am I like in the passage?
- What do I need to do in response to reading?
Review last week's challenge:
- What did making the decision to serve God wholeheartedly look like for you?
- How did student's make their faith and dedication to Christ public?
- How has God used this so far?
- Why do you think we emphasize the idea that being in the Word daily is important?
- In Joshua 1:8, meditating on the Word of God is the focus. What do you think meditating on God's Word actually looks like?
- In your mind, what's an honest assessment of how often you read the Bible for yourself? Of those times, how often do you actually meditate on and apply what you read?
- How do you think your life would change if you read your Bible and meditated on God's Word day and night?
Choose this day to MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD. Come up with an action plan of what this looks like in your life and put it into practice this week. Ask God to bring your reading back to mind all day as you strive to apply it. Let us know next week how you did and what you learned!


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Hello everyone!
It's been a while since I've written! When last I posted on my website I was wrapping up shows having spent a couple of years gigging for the Branching Inward record.
After a short...ish break (of a few years or so), I have a brand new album on the way! Well... when I say album, I mean two EP's... but an album in my mind. Recorded partly at Salt Studios in East Brighton and The Aviary Studios in Abbotsford, the songs were finished up at Deluxe Mastering and have turned out amazingly well. There's some special guests on there and some great production done by Kye, Fraser & Adam to bring it all to life.
More news coming on that with pre-orders opening soon! Until then, jump on to Facebook & Instagram to keep up to date with the latest.
I'm also in the middle of rehearsals with a great new band getting ready for some shows and festival dates later this year.
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April is the beginning of a financial year in India. This is the time most of the employees of corporate India gets a salary increase for the year. Another thing that happens along with the salary increase is "performance appraisal". Logically speaking, salary increase happens because of performance appraisal but the way the whole process is received by the employees is quite different.
There are many variations of the process but the broad outline is almost the same for most organizations. Manager meets employee in a one-on-one meeting to deliver performance appraisal and pay hike. During the time the manager delivers performance appraisal and provides feedback, the employee keeps thinking about what the pay hike will look like and when the manager will stop giving feedback and handover the pay letter! So, although a lot of feedback is given by the manager the employee often does not get it.
A slight variation of this meeting could be the pay letter is handed over first and then comes the performance appraisal and feedback. But even in this case when the performance appraisal and feedback is given, the employee is either happy or unhappy about the pay hike and does not pay attention to what the manager is saying.
So the question is - is it a right practice to provide feedback and pay letter in the same meeting? Probably there are no right or wrong answers to this question. A good practice I have seen and emulated is what one of my managers used to do. He used to send both pay hike and performance appraisal at least two days before the scheduled one on one meeting. He expected employees to go through both the documents, absorb and digest the information presented and then come for the meeting. This way, the employees got a chance to get over the initial emotion (positive or negative) of the pay hike and would come to the meeting with a mind-set to ask questions and to listen to what the manager has to say.
Do you have a method of delivering feedback and pay hike in the same meeting, which worked well for you? Please share.


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On Monday, Newcastle sadly lost another great. Ivorian star Cheick Tiote was cruelly taken away from us. So now let's take a look back at his time at Newcastle.
Check Tiote was perfect for Newcastle…
Upon arrival on Tyneside little was known about the man signed from Twente. Tiote was the only signing that summer Chris Hughton paid out for.
With hardly any money, Hughton got a bargain in with Tiote. A hard working no nonsense central midfield who hugely impressed on his debut against Everton.
Throughout the 2010/11 season, Tiote hugely impressed. His dominant role in the midfield led to cult hero status with his proneness for yellow cards.
Picking up an amazing 15 yellow cards and one red during that season. Reaffirming his place as United's new hard man.
In February 2011, Tiote would have his most famous moment in a black and white shirt. His equaliser in United's 4-4 draw with Arsenal. His first and only United goal.
The 2011/12 campaign saw Tiote link up with Frenchman Yohan Cabaye in the centre of midfield. Together they formed the backbone of a side which would see United qualify for Europe for the first time since 2006.
The pair complimented each other perfectly. With Cabaye's fantastic passing offensive play matching perfectly with Tiote's defensive style.
Tiote would go on to play in the Europa League for the Magpies in the 2012/13 campaign. Featuring five times in the run to the quarters featuring against the likes of Anji and Club Brugge.
Furthermore, the Ivorian hardman would go on to score Newcastle's famous ghost goal against Manchester City. The perfectly valid strike was ruled out for offside due to obstruction by Yoan Gouffran.
However, many pundits were dismayed by the decision as much as United fans.
In 2014/15, the Ivorian would lose his starting place with United and he wouldn't feature regularly again until the end of the 2015/16 season.
Departing United in 2017 after making three appearances this season.
My Final Thoughts
This is certainly something I'd never thought I'd be doing. To say that this is a shock is an understatement.
This devastating news is such a surprise and is made worse by the age of the Ivorian. My thoughts go out to his family and friends at this tough time.
Personally, I'd like to thank Tiote for his service to the club. Every performance he put his heart and soul into shown by his record. Furthermore, he created one of the greatest moments in the club's history with his only goal against Arsenal.
He will never be forgotten. RIP Cheick Tiote
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text: On July 18th, SFCCA President John Holden sent a letter to Craig Rice, President of the Montgomery County Council, communicating the SFCCA's position on the White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan which is presently before the council. Click on the following link to read the letter in it's entirety. White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan, July 2014


text: Uh oh. Concept sketches by Chris Moujaes. As I was developing ideas for the book series, I thought it would be fitting if Marco becomes so impatient about fixing his broken Destiny that despite Hugo's warnings, he takes matters into his own hands to disastrous results. Flux DestinyChris MoujaesMarch 27, 2018Marco, Hugo, Sketches, SketchbookComment Facebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 StumbleUpon Reddit Tumblr Pinterest0 0 Likes


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Why Governments Want You to Pay Less Taxes
How To Lower Property Taxes On Your Home??
There is an entire political discussion around taxes: are they fair or unfair? Are you paying your fair share?
During the last election cycle, President Trump received a lot of attention when he said, "I pay no taxes." But what most people don't realize is that Trump is only doing exactly what the government wants him to do.
Congress NEEDS professional investors and entrepreneurs. They want to reward business owners because they know that by doing so they will create jobs, and housing. After all, that's what creates a better economy.
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Mara Dresner's plays have been produced by a number of theaters including the American Theatre of Actors in New York City; Pickwick Players in Massachusetts; Muscatine County Arts Council in Iowa; Center Stage Players in West Virginia; DeVry University in Illinois; Evansville (Wisc.) High School; and Theatre Guild of Simsbury, Windsor Jesters, and Manchester Theatre Festival, all in Connecticut. She has completed one screenplay Platitudes and is a member of the Dramatists Guild.
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We need more of thisRemember how Lenny Bruce was hassled by the FBI for exercising his freedom of speech? It's much worse in Iraq, where comedian Walid Hassan, who often made fun of the government on television, was murdered recently. This is so sad. To paraphrase Iranian blogger Ranginkamaan, "You have to pity a regime who's national security is threatened by a comedian."What about Iraqi bloggers? Are there blogs coming out of Iraq, other than those by U.S. soldiers?
Alavi's book is a wide overview of a semi-underground society at various variances with their government and their religious traditions. Some of the excerpts show charming slices of everyday life:
z8unak: I came across a cockroach in the kitchen today (I don't want any of you out there thinking we have cockroaches in our house, because we don't -- it must have got in through a window or something), but out of the total kindness of my heart I ignored it and let it escape.
I'm glad Mum wasn't in the kitchen to see this as she would have said "What? Have you fallen in love again?!!" Mum thinks the only people on earth who don't kill cockroaches ... are those who have fallen in love!
Others take political positions, and support other bloggers in trouble with the law (note: if you click on this website link, the Farsi page plays an audio file, so turn down your speakers if you're at work):
ranginkamaan: We are painfully aware of the manifestations of this totalitarian system ... its absolute need to influence every aspect of the life of its individual subjects, and to produce people of uniform thoughts, while opposing free thought and democracy ...
Blogger Sina Motallebi was arrested and charged with jeopardizing national security! You have to pity a regime whose national security can be jeopardized by the writings of a blogger!
Don't we know it, don't we know it ...
We are Iran: The Persian Blogs is a book worthy of your attention. It may represent a trend, too. From slightly elsewhere on the political spectrum, here's another narrated anthology of blog selections, The Blog of War by Matthew Currier Burden, published by Simon and Schuster. This is an attractively assembled collection of blog posts from our current Iraqi troops, many of whom turn out to be deft writers. This book's tone is very gung-ho and a bit too romantic about the military for my tastes (chapters are titled "Healers", "Fallen", etc.). But the pieces read well, and the raw anecdotes and the diversity of personality and opinion makes The Blog of War a valuable document of our time.
Bloggers ... what are we going to do with us all? Sure, we're sub-literate, but we can turn out a good book every once in a while. Here are two worth checking out.
Bill -- there are definitely blogs coming out of Iraq -- I've seen a few. Really, the international blog scene is immense, as it should be. I just mentioned these two books because somebody took the trouble to collect these postings into book form. I think this is a good trend.
Yes, it's a good and vital trend.
I don't understand how this works. You're the Proverbial Stranger and you're blogging. You're "away" at war, or you're in exile of a sorts, you're not blogging "at home," you're a refuge blogger, or you've been banished, and you're blogging from an "undisclosed" point of origin, or you're at work and you can't tell anyone who you really are.What is it about blogging and the idea of "home." Or place. And how is blogging changing the notion of identity. Are soldier bloggers blogging for us (at "home") or for their fellow soldiers. Is the Angry Employee blogging for Other Angry Employees. Are the Iranian bloggers blogging -- for whom. To whom. Someone, please explain to me how this works.My own limited, parochial experience with the literature blogs is that they are repositories of bitterness, hate, and invective. Isn't the "blogger" always the Stranger, and how are these bloogers imbued with an identity that makes reading them compelling enough to entertain as thought. Do we or do we not have to know who the blogger IS. Or where he is. Or are all of these notions dated and ephemeral. Should I read a book by Seymour Hersch on the War in Iraq or a blog by a soldier who is there.You could say both. But time...Okay, Critics, why should I read a blog of opposite POV or opinion. Unless the arguments are such that minds are changed. Or are they only arguments much like the tree that falls in the forest. I don't get blogging. It's too vast and confusing and the hatred is a turn-off. So is the insistence that attention must be paid to bloogers who are essentially anonymous. Where is the credibility. That what a person thinks or blogs is of any importance whatsoever. I am not even talking truth. I am talking gravitas.I am a cultural village idiot. I don't get blogging.What I don't get about it is who are the bloggers, whether they're American soldiers or Iranian dissidents, blogging TO or FOR.I hear and read the voices on the blogs but so many feel much like screams in the night or the sheer boredom is breathtaking.It seems we are all esentially the Stranger in bloggerland.It is beginning to feel dated. All that type.Question: Isn't the nature of the blog going to change and become more the VLOG than the blog -- not because technology is more relevant -- but because the nature of storytelling is going to become more visual than language-based as the population of the world (much bigger than the population of the educated world) becomes even more illiterate than it is today. When someone says the word BLOG, I hear a chorus of innumerable voices drowning in a sea of anonymity. Their access to technology and language doesn't seem to have helped them remain relevant.Sort of like Dante's version of hell. How could a blogger be worth murdering.My question has more to do with who is the reader. I sort of have an idea as to who the blogger might be. Like most everything else I think, it's probably an illusion.I ask this rhetorically because what I see is the idea of "home" and the idea of who the Stranger is as changing. The notion of Place is changing. Let alone the notion of freedom. I was blogging once in Tunis and was almost arrested. In Tunisia, you blog at your peril. TUNISIA. Nice beaches. Dull ruins. Not much going on but be careful of what you say (trust me). Especially about editors and publishers. Writers don't care all that much what you say about them. But publishers remember. Sort of like elephants. All the Strangers are meeting all the Other Strangers (does that make us the Familiars) and no one has a home.To defend. To the death. For what.Is blogging or is blogging not -- like a lot of other things -- another version of escape. That is not a criticism. It is a guess.To escape the places we are from is not to represent them.But then disguise is essentially eternal.
The point is communication. It might sound corny, but people from all over the world can talk to each other on a grass-roots level. Sure, there's going to be a lot of bullshit mixed in, but we can sort it out. I'm mainly talking about civilians, but even the soldiers might have something valuable to say. John Kerry did. I'll never forget the scenes on television, when I was in high school, of anti-war protesters clashing with cops. It might sound overly dramatic, but what else do we have? Bombs? Mortars? No. Words and satellite dishes and text messages and email and blogs on the internet.
electronic iraqthere is this group called electronic iraq which has regular blogs from iraqis both at home and abroad as well as other commentators, journalist, photographers, etcreccomend it for poeple who want a local perspective on life in iraqat times a devastating read but unquestionably a better option than pure commercial news.http://electroniciraq.net


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The Saskatoon Berry is by far the best berry (IMHO) out there. The name saskatoon derives from the Cree inanimate noun misâskwatômina. The city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is named after this berry. Saskatoon trees grow all over the province and if you are lucky you have them in your yard or close by. Saskatoons can be picked near Moose Jaw at Bend In The River Berries: http://bendintheriverberries.com – I have several Saskatoon trees in my yard; however, the birds are quicker than me in picking the berries. Many Saskatoon trees haven't produced berries this year around Moose Jaw because of the late frost which froze the flowers ceasing any production of berries. I purchase my Saskatoon berries from Bend In The River Berries, here in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (if they have them in stock or are available to pick) and will freeze them and use them in my recipes. Berries can also be purchased from other Saskatchewan businesses.
This recipe makes 1 loaf pan of Sour Cream Saskatoon Berry Coffee Cake.
Prep Time: 20 mins (I'm slow)
Cook Time: 45 mins [35 on Bake and 10 on Convection – or all on Bake]
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 mins
- ½ cup butter softened/room temperature (I use salted)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large or extra-large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¾ cup sour cream
- (¼ teaspoon salt…if your not using salted butter)
Filling/Topping… aka goodness mix:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups of Saskatoon berries – we use Saskatoon's from Moose Jaw's: Bend In The River Berries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup of butter – chilled
- ½ cup chopped and toasted pecans or walnuts or almonds
- Preheat oven to bake at 350 degrees F.
- Take out 1 ½ cups of Saskatoon berries – either frozen or fresh and place on paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Grease a 9×5″ bread loaf pan with butter and then coat with flour.
- Prepare Topping: Toast nuts. In a medium saucepan on med – high heat toast nuts. Make sure to move pan constantly – don't burn the nuts. Set off to the side when finished.
- In a small bowl combine goodness ingredients with pastry cutter or fork, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted nuts, and butter together. Combine until butter is the size of small peas.
- In a mixing bowl cream butter & sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in egg. Mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, & baking soda together. Slowly add to the creamed mixture. Mix until everything is well combined. If the batter is too thick, add more sour cream. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the mixer to make sure everything is combined.
- Pour approximately half the batter into prepared loaf pan. Even it out with a rubber spatula or butter knife.
- Sprinkle half the Saskatoon berries on top of the batter – evenly distribute.
- Sprinkle half of goodness mix over the Saskatoon berries and batter.
- Pour remaining batter on. Smooth out & then sprinkle with remaining Saskatoon berries and top with goodness mix.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If you have a convection oven, turn it from bake to convection for the last 10 minutes to ensure the topping is crispy.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes prior to cutting into it.


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Oh my, this card was a struggle and I won't go into all of my "oopsies" either! :) It did not end up as I originally planned but that's okay! This one is in the mail on the way to one of my favorite aunts.
The Build a Birthday stamp set is a lot of fun to use and so is the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper stack, which is where my color inspiration came from today. The front panel started out to be candles but ended up as cake! Those rectangular cake layers can do double duty as candles when they're stamped horizontally. After stacking my layers on the cake stand I added the three flag image. Then I took my ruler and Tip Top Taupe Stampin' Write Marker to draw over the Pool Party ink for the sticks. A little Crystal Effects was added to the Pool Party flags to create some dimension . I've had it in my head to do a little file folder tab with someone's birthday stamped on it and this was the perfect time to try it out. Using my Envelope Punch Board, the tab was punched out and added between the layers in a skinny minute. I used a retired Rotary Stamp to stamp the date on the tab with White Craft ink and then heat embossed in with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. This really should have been quick and easy but as many "do-overs" as I had…it wasn't!
Inside the card I finally got the candles I started out to make only I used some of the coordinating Cherry on Top Washi Tape instead of stamps to make them.
That's it from me today. Tomorrow is a new PPA Challenge and I'm ready for that! I hope you'll visit again to see what all the Resident Artists have created! Have a great day. - Dawn
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It's My Birthday!
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Today is officially my birthday!
I have never been more thankful to celebrate another year of life with the people I love. I am so thankful for everything I've been given in life. Every opportunity, every friendship, every relationship, every experience - I've never treasured them more.
This month also marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Tan & Wild! I am so proud of myself for having the courage to create this blog, not worrying about what others might think about it - will I look self-involved? Will I look fat in my photos? Will I feel insecure and have time to even keep doing this knowing this isn't my full-time job and not yet supporting me? NO! I love blogging. I love creating, I love photography and I love meeting new people.
I have met so many wonderful people through blogging, gone to so many fun events already, and have felt so much pride when I see subscriber numbers go up, or get a text from someone close to me who says that a blog post I wrote touched them or made them feel happy.
It's been such a wild ride to actually work with professional photographers, get out of my comfort zone and be vulnerable all for the sake of creating a good photo.
I thank everyone who has followed along with Tan & Wild over the past year, and look forward to continuing producing great photos and good content that you can relate to.
Please feel free to reach out to request topics for me to post on, opinion pieces, tanning products, hair products, tutorials and more. I'm always open to trying something new.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me in life, wished me a happy birthday, and followed along with my blog over the past year.
Despite the hardships that I've encountered this year, I know that it will be the biggest learning experience of my life.
I love and appreciate all of you!
Additionally, I'm so proud to announce that I'm a Rocksbox IT Girl! I've been using Rocksbox since December (my sister bought me a subscription for Christmas) and it's so amazing. It's a subscription service that sends you three pieces of jewelry each month ranging from: necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings. I choose one statement necklace, one small, simple necklace and a pair of earrings each month. You can choose to keep those three products for as long as you want, and then either purchase them for a discount or send them all back and get three more. You can add any product you want to a #Wishlist via Pinterest, Instagram or directly through their site.
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Charles Daniel Saliba, B.Ed. (Hons.) Maltese, Dip. Arabic (Distinction), MA in Mediterranean Historical Studies, PhD (Sheff.) UK, lectures on Maltese linguistics and literature at the intermediate and advanced levels at the Sir M.A. Refalo Centre for Further Studies. He is also a visiting lecturer at the MCAST University College and a practicum visitor with the Institute for Education. Saliba has published over 40 books on the Maltese language. Saliba won a prize for his book Realtà in the Prose for Adolescents category at the National Book Awards in 2007. He specialises in teaching Maltese as a foreign language. He has presented his research at several international conferences and was invited as keynote speaker on a number of occasions.
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Visit my Etsy Shop I've listed some quilts I'd like to sell, but I'll be listing some other things in the coming days. I have to admit I miss making and selling things, as in the dreaded craft fair days. ugh. Did I really say that? However, Etsy is the best of both worlds – no setting up a booth, no manning a booth in the rain and wind, it's open 24/7 and I just have the fun of making things!
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Plush Alligator
This fun Alligator plush toy would be a welcome gift for any child--or child at heart who happens to love 'Gators!
Easy to knit, stitch guide included!
Yarn/Needles: You can use any size yarn in your stash for this 'Gator, just use needles 2-3 sizes smaller than recommended so you will have a tight gauge (so the stuffing doesn't show through the stitches). For Worsted or Bulky weight yarns you will need about 35 yards of each color.
Notions: A plastic tapestry needle for stitching the alligator together, stuffing, two buttons for eyes, a needle and thread to sew on the buttons, and scissors.
The 'Gator in the pictures uses Lion Brand Yarn Thick & Quick (bulky yarn) in colors Grass and Wheat on size US10 needles. It is bout 18" in length when finished.
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The first time I ever visited my favorite restaurant in San Diego, I wore a bathing suit (no coverup), and I was 6 months pregnant.
Everything about this restaurant is fascinating. The tables, curtains, clothes, and chairs are all made by the workers of this restaurant. The food grows in their garden, and I'm almost positive there are addictive ingredients added to each recipe on the menu. Everything is THAT good.
I've talked about The Yellow Deli many times on the blog, and even recreated my favorite Green Drink a while back. At one point my husband told the hostess he loved her over the phone, and well, then she gave us our dinner for free. Probably so he'd stop calling.
One of my favorite menu items there is their veggie burger. It's different than any veggie burger I've had, and I truly believe it's the way it's built. The toppings make an incredible difference, and I swear one of those toppings is crack.
Maybe not, but probably.
It's an onion roll with a garlic spread, warm and perfectly ripe avocado, sprouts, fresh tomatoes, sauteed onions, and crack.
I did my best to recreate my favorite veggie burger, and I must say, It made me feel all warm and happy inside. It makes living 314 miles away from there not too bad. (I googled it.) The garlic spread is just a little bit of mayo mixed with some chopped garlic. You can always use veganaise or skip it completely if needed. You could also eat a pretzel and pretend it's chocolate cake...Your choice.
(My Favorite) Bean Burgers
Everyone loves a good burger! Who says a vegetarian burger can't be delicious! With the right ingredients and toppings, you won't be missing the meat one bit!
- 2-3 TB. olive/coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 TB. chopped garlic
- 2 pieces of bread-I used honey chia bread
- 1/2 c. cooked barley (or brown rice)-if using rice, add another 1/4 c.
- 1 can drained and rinsed red kidney beans
- 2 TB. ground flax seeds mixed with 4 TB. water-placed in the fridge
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 TB. dried oregano
- dash of hot sauce
- sprinkle of salt/pepper to taste
- Add oil to a pan and add garlic and onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- In a food processor add bread. Pulse until bread turns into crumbs.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the food processor: onion & garlic mixture, beans, barley, flax seed mixture, and spices.
- Pulse in the food processor until it's mashed up and a little chunky.
- Form into patties and place on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper. You should get around 6-8 patties.
- Bake in the oven at 350 for 25-30 minutes, flipping the patties half way through.
- Let burgers sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with desired toppings. (Tomato, avocado, sprouts, pickles, dijon, mayo, etc.
If you are wondering if this burger is kid approved, the answer is yes. :) Just have your patties sitting on a baking sheet on the counter to resemble a fresh tray of cookies. After my one year old kept screaming "OOKIE OOKIE OOKIE", I gave in figuring she'd spit it out, but no! She ate the whole thing!
Sadly, she didn't mention the difference in the bean burger vs. a real cookie...
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For 2 days of the low residency, Jonathan took us to the South Kiosk gallery in Peckham. There was an installation there by an artist called Sebastian Kite. We were introduced to the guys who run the gallery, given a talk about what they've hosted there before and then watched the work.
It was an immersive piece, sat in an artificial space with no windows etc, no where to sit comfortably and we experienced the piece by sitting down, being overwhelmed with various kinds of sounds and images.
The piece was inspired by the book 1984 and we were tasked to make a response. Randomly selected into groups again, this was all in all a different collaborative experience. The task we had been given was bigger, with a slightly longer but still short deadline (24 hours essentially) and we were going to display our work in a much more authoritative space than our studio s0 you know, the pressure was on.
Some of our group couldn't attend for the whole 2 days and as such, wanted to get as much done on the first day. This was an interesting aspect of the group experience as this meant that some people were operating with slightly different intentions. It meant, from my point of view, that wanting to work quickly actually make our process of collecting sounds, bouncing ideas longer as opposed to shorter. Hey, that's how it goes sometimes, but it did make me feel more exhausted than usual.
Again, this was a group where some people already had particular skills so it was natural for them that they take on certain responsibilities – so someone focused on image, some focused on sound.
I found myself referring to the book, as it had been a long time since I read it, and tried to take ideas from that. Again this was a very serious project, with a serious tone and that in itself was a bit of a challenge for me. An interesting challenge.
We ended up adding a performative element, blindfolding the audience while they experienced sound and visuals. The idea was to take sound from outside of the space and we kind of imagined the installation as room 101 in the ministry of love where there are no windows and constant artificial light.
This was a group where there were many ideas floating around and while everyone was good at listening to others it took a bit longer for an idea to settle – it's an on going learning experience that no group experience will every be the same.
It was a good experience in using mixed media also – I particularly from the low residency have come to realise more and more than I enjoy working with sound, there's just so much you can do with it.
Also the project at south kiosk was fascinating, I mean just to think that the artist Sebastian tends to do work that's site specific – he's goes into a space a responds to it in kind.
It's always good to work to a deadline too, although stressful there's just so much that you can achieve in a short space of time. I would like to apply that to my projects more, especially relating to the advice of Rosie during our artist tutorial.
Annyways, here's a clip of what the whole piece looked like:
I nearly forgot!!! My favourite part of this whole piece was an accident. As people were sat down some of my group went round taking pictures of them whilst they were blindfolded, just so we'd have pictures to put on our blog but in fact it added this kind of feeling that you are always being watched. I thought it was very effective in conveying the feeling of the book. The audience couldn't notice just how closely they were being observed.
The piece was also meant to creep people out enough that they would want to leave, but a lot of people found it quite calming. One person thought it was unpleasant but most thought of it as calming. I like the fact though that people could experience it in different ways. We may have been thinking about the book but I could also see it as a kind of meditative space.


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Was ist das? Some of you may know dass das (that that) means what is that. It's German. Sounds kinda similar right? Well that's no coincidence, because around 1,700 years ago English and German were the same language. Indeed English could be described as an island offshoot of German, though German as we knew it today didn't really exist back then. Indeed all the Germanic languages formed one big "dialect continuum" – even after this "German" had reached Britain and Old English (surprisingly, the oldest form of English, spoken between around 400 and 1100 AD) was written down, Danish invaders (speaking Old Norse) could converse with the English without changing languages (like Swedes and Danes today). But back to the point: why do Germans say "s"s where we say "t"s? Indeed it's not just us who say "t"s. The Dutch say "wat is dat?". The reason the Germans say "s" is because of a thing called the High German consonant shift.
|"t"s, "p"s and "k"s became "s"s, "f"s and "ch"s, spreading up from the south. In the Netherlands and in Low German they say "wat" (and English "what"!), in the rest of Germany "was", and in the deep south "Chind" for "Kind" (child). The Benrath line marks the change from "maken" to "machen" (to do/make), and the Speyer from "Appel" to "apple" (apple).
Sounds change all the time. American and British English have also for example come to sound different (British English probably changed more indeed), when only a few hundred years ago they were the same. But the High German consonant shift is especially interesting because several changes all happened together, because things changed to varying degrees in different places, and because it mirrors earlier and later patterns in other languages.
So what's so shifty?
Well, in modern High German (it was originally called "High" because it was spoken in the hillier areas in Germany's south and Austria, but now people tend to think "High" means "correct") most of the "t"s we have in native English words (i.e. most of the ones which were in Old English) have changed to "z" (pronounced "ts", /ts/ in phonetics) at the start of words and an "s" sound like in "six" (/s/) at the end or middle, spelt "s" or "ß" ("ess-zed", originally a double "s"). Examples:
|water /'wɔ:tə(r)/
|Wasser /'vasɐ/ "vasser"
|street /'stri:t/
|straße /'ʃtra:sə/ "strahsa"
|to /tu:/
|zu /tsu:/ "tsoo"
|tide /taɪd/
|Zeit (means "time") /tsaɪt/ "tsite"
"t" is called a stop phonetically (you stop the airflow when you say it), and "s" a fricative (you only half stop it, causing friction). This shift of stop to fricative or stop with fricative (affricate) happens for other sounds which are still all stops in English:
|make /meɪk/
|machen /'maxən/ "makh-un"
|k-> x ("kh" like "ch" in "loch")
|break /breɪk/
|brechen /'brɛxən/ "brekh-un"
|k-> x ("kh"
|path /pɑ:θ/
|Pfad /pfa:t/ "pfaht"
|weapon /'wɛpən/
|Waffen /'vafən/ "vaff-un"
The pairs "t" /t/ and "s" /s/, "k" /k/ and "ch" /x/, and "p" /p/ and "f" /f/ are all said in the same place in the mouth, but the first is a stop and the second a fricative in each case.
So do all English stops become fricatives or affricates in High German?
Well no, only the unvoiced ones (your throat doesn't buzz when saying them and they sound "harder"), so not "d", "g" and "b". Also, the "k" sound in "can" stays the same in German: "kann". This is because only "k" at the end or in the middle of words changed to "ch". However in the most South-Westerly dialects (Swiss/Alemannic), these "k"s did change, so where "child" is "Kind" in standard German, in parts of Switzerland it's "Chind" /xint/ – they take the shift a step further. Listen to this Swiss (Bern dialect) song if you have time, by the fantastic ska band Two Left Feet. They say "Chirschi" (the name of the song) when standard would be "Kirschen":
Click here to hear the excerpt from the song "Chirschi"
Why do some stops become fricatives and some affricates (stop+fricative)?
Because it happened in two "goes":
Part 1: single (not double or "geminate") /p/, /t/ and /k/ between vowels or at end of words become /f/, /s/, /k/…
i.e. wapen->Waffen (weapon), etan -> essen (eat), makan->machen (make)
Part 2: /p/, /t/ and /k/ when doubled, at the start or words, not after a fricative and after /l/, r/ ("liquids"), /n/ and /m/ ("nasals") become /pf/, /ts/, /kx/ ("kch")…
i.e. appul->Apfel (apple), path->Pfad (path), tuo->zu (to), kind->Chind (last didn't happen in standard German)
but not
this actually stayed as Mast (meaning "mast"!) because it's after a fricative. "tr" also didn't change, so
triuwi->treu ("true")
Part 3? There is one other last bit to the shift. Because "t" became a /ts/ or /s/ sound, /d/s were "free" to become /t/s. So "Taube" in German, but "dove" in English. The same happened with /g/ and /b/ in some dialects, but not standard German. So standard German "Gott" and "beissen" (/gɔt/, /'baɪsən/ –"got", "bysun") for "god" and "to bite", but some in the very south say "Kott" and "peissen" (allegedly! ..I've never heard it). Another change was "th" /θ/ to "d" /d/ – so "das" and "Ding" in German and "that" and "thing" in English. This was allegedly helped by the disappearance of original "d"s (i.e. change to "t"), but it happened in Dutch and Scandinavian too, and they kept the old "d"s, so I'm sceptical.
…and one important exception: words borrowed after the shift didn't change. So "Palast" (palace) has a p.
Why is all this interesting?
Well, for one because it explains why German words sound different to English ones. When learning German it becomes easy to see why "Hilfe" (help) has an "f".. And for another, because you can see a clear change from north to south. In English, Dutch, Swedish, and in Low German, the original dialect of northern Germany, they still say "apple" with "p", but in High (southern) German they say "Apfel" with a p (stop) and an "f" (fricative). Even further South in Switzerland they go a step further. The other interesting this is wondering…
|The Speyer line (see above) is also called the Weißwurstäquator (white sausage equator) because they eat Weißwürste (white sausages), preferably mit Brezn und Süßem Senf (with pretzel and sweet mustard) below it (for breakfast!). Will the equator one day move North and engulf Sweden and the UK? I for one hope so. White sausages are very tasty.
…Why the flipping heck did this happen?
Was it suddenly cool to say your "t"s a bit "s"-like in the 6th century? An interesting parallel may be Liverpudlian or "Scouse" English (from Liverpool in Northwest England). Someone with a thick Scouse accent says /bax/ ("bakh") for "back", pretty much like the composer Bach. They also say "water" with a bit of a "hiss" (extreme aspiration – the puffing of air out which happens with t, p, and k in English), quite possibly how the shift to "Wasser" started. But why? Time to try to identify some common social features between 5th century southern Germany and contemporary Liverpool? Well, the jury is still out, but there are some interesting ideas, at least for German. There appears to have been a desire to make all stressed syllables "bimoraic", i.e. long. In the northern Germanic dialects short vowels followed by short consonants were lengthened. In the more southerly ones the consonant turned into an affricate to lengthen the syllable (but not just be a straight double consonant) (Davis 2008). The details thereafter are complicated, but it basically spread from there. The affricates became fricatives because they're easier to say. Oh and "t" may have shifted first, and more widely because it's more aspirated, i.e. more air comes out when you say it (Iverson and Salmons 2006). Most Germanic languages today (unlike Romance, so Spanish for example) aspirate all their voiceless stops (t, k and p), and probably did for a long time, and this aspiration is certainly key. In ancient Germanic (before the different languages split up), a similar shift ("Grimm's law") happened, with /k/ becoming /x/ then /h/, and /p/ becoming /f/, /d/ to /t/ and other things. That's why the Romans said "quod" (and the French "quoi") and the Old English said "hwæt" ("h" now lost in most pronunciation – "what"), the Romans said "pedis" (and French "pied") and the Old English sad "fot" (foot), and the Romans said "decem" and the Old English "tiene" (ten). Seems like it's something about Germanic. …So will we all say "wasser" one day then? Well maybe not the Dutch, as they don't aspirate their stops anymore. Look out everyone else though!
Davis GW (2008) Towards a Progression Theory of the Old High German Consonant Shift. Journal of Germanic Linguistics 20.3, 197-241
Iverson GK and Salmons JC (2006) Fundamental Regularities in the Second Consonant Shift. Journal of Germanic Linguistics 18.1, 45-70
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You can easily pickle your own capers at home. Most store-bought capers contain a lot of preservatives, and stand on the shelves for a long time. They are devoid of nutrition. When you pickle your own capers, you can have a fun experience of picking them and putting them in brine. It's very easy, and fun to do as a family.
How to Pickle your Own Capers: Picking Capers
In Jerusalem, capers grow everywhere, and they specifically love to nestle in between rocks on stone walls. The caper bush is absolutely beautiful, and its flowers are very bright. It's really fun to pick capers too, because you get to know your local terrain and get in touch with city nature.
We started out by going around the neighborhood and collecting many capers. Be careful, they have annoying little thorns. You must pluck them gently from the stem. Capers are easy to recognize by their beautiful white flowers.
After collecting many capers in a jar (we filled about a quarter of a jar with them), wash them very well.
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- Mix the liquid and salt very well.
- Allow to sit on the counter until you no longer see the salt on the bottom of the jar.
- Add capers to the solution.
- Then, leave the mixture with the capers on your counter.
- Finally, after three days, try it out, and decide if you want to pickle further or not.
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A bard by trade I hail from the village of Argathon. Unfortunately in my twenty fifth year the village was destroyed at the during El-Rah's greatest war and as a result of this travesty I was forced to flee.
The Hundred year war as it came to be known forced me from my home, and I lost my family. I prayed to Bajeed the Mother of strength for help and she came to me and had me drink from her Pitcher after I struck a deal with her.
"The Ravages of Time would not Age me, no mortal blade would Fell me until the War was done!
At the closing of the great war my flesh would once again be within reach of mortal steel.
I would continue to elude the sands of time until the day I had finished telling the story of the Great War to each of the races.
I would tell the tale of death and destruction for many years to come in effort to prevent further endless bloodshed."
I now make my journey to Hyperion in hopes of telling this tale to the Fae king so that I may return to my mortal life so the sands of time may finally begin to fall on me once more and I will eventually be reunited with my family in Egrolas.


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The Junior School Symposium
The second Junior School Symposium with James Allen's Prep School proved to be just as successful as the first, with children mingling across both schools for the day. The theme this year was 'Time,' and the children moved round a succession of activities through the day exploring this in many different contexts.
Teachers from both Junior and Senior Schools plus outside providers for the headline events ensured a range of challenging, thought provoking sessions for all. If anyone was feeling apprehensive about working with new children in a different group their fears were quickly dispelled; discussions became lively as confidence increased. Popping into a number of sessions at both schools it was lovely to see groups of girls and boys working really constructively together, focussed, engaged and thoughtful. By the end of the day, every child had experienced a range of challenges that included exploring time through: thinking, exploring, problem solving, discussion, debate, analysis, evaluation and creating. Many activities including the drumming at JAPS and the speed stackers at Dulwich College quickly became firm favourites, the latter quite possibly inspired by the short clip of the champion speed stacker who is a pupil at Dulwich College Singapore.
A rapidly growing aspect of the day is strengthening links with other schools in the Dulwich College community around the world. Dulwich College Singapore hosted their second day too, also on the theme of Time and Dulwich College Seoul hosted their inaugural event that was also a resounding success. Short films created by talented crews in each school were then circulated so that all the children could connect with their peers around the world. This growing bond around such an exciting initiative makes it a truly global event that I know we all wish to develop further over the next few years.
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It was fascinating to learn about the Mayan language and civilisation- even though they lived so long ago they knew so much. The Physics talk was mind blowing but amazing at the same time. Altogether I had a great day. Thank you.
In a Philosophy session we really expanded our thinking and minds- until they couldn't expand any more.
I really enjoyed the Science show at the end. Everybody came out saying that they had brain freeze because it was so challenging but I didn't find it that bad. I learned that the faster pace you're living at, the shorter you'll think time feels. Speed Stacking requited huge skill. I wouldn't exactly call myself a speed stacker (yet) I'm more of a medium stacker. Overall it was a brilliant day.
It was a nice change to have the JAGS girls here, it's different when they are here. I learned a lot about adaptation in Survival of the Fittest, Ancient civilisations and complicated physics. Thank you to everyone involved in the symposium. I absolutely loved it, it was my favourite symposium.
I really enjoyed making the sand timers in the DT room because it was quite practical and I had to think about how to design one that would work. It made me wonder what it would be like to have only sand timers, and maybe the sun, to help us tell the time. I also enjoyed the Survival of the Fittest session where I learned about adaptation, visible and invisible genes. I found it very inspiring. I think that Mrs Southern organised a great symposium with great teachers, cool activities and- girls!


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It's almost official and confirmed now that Vijay will start working for the remake of '3 Idiots' after finishing 'Kaavalkaran which is also a remake of a Malayalam film.
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If you've been following me on Instagram none of this will be new, but I thought it should be documented here too. This is a graduation quilt for Chloe. She may or may not read this, but either way I haven't given up much here. She did choose the fabrics (mostly from Carolyn Friedlander's line DOE). The full reveal will be after graduation which takes place one week from today.
Chloe has had an amazing end to her college career. Last week she was given an award for outstanding student research and she also got her dream job in a lab at Oregon Health & Science University. She wants to work there for 2 years and think about graduate school after that time. Last weekend I took her to Portland on an apartment hunt and she found a place that she likes with a great location. She'll be close to shops and restaurants, and can get nearly anywhere she wants by public transportation. It's such a bittersweet time knowing she's got herself set up for success, just where she wants to be, but also knowing we'll see her only sporadically. I guess we've gotten used to it over the past 4 years, but now we know it's the way it's going to be for the long term.
Posting will continue to be slim here as we head over to the valley for graduation and moving her in to the apartment. I think this is also the end of the quilts that must be kept secret. I have one more challenge quilt to do, but it's not a secret one and I have so many other ideas swirling in my head. Never enough time for all I want to do. I hope you're having a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! More here in a couple weeks.


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Oaktree is not selling its entire holding via the London listing, saying that the sale will account for a maximum of 55% of Stock's equity, including the disposal of shares by senior managers. After the float, which will take place on 21 October, Oaktree and its investors will remain the largest single shareholder in the group.
Stock is the largest producer of vodka in Poland, the Czech Republic and Italy, which account for about 90% of the group's sales. Some 60% of its sales are in Poland. In addition, Stock recently announced that it is becoming the Polish distributor of Beam's global brands.
Earlier this month, chief executive Christopher Heath is reported to have told a news agency that the company would use much of the proceeds of a flotation to repay debt, leaving it poised for expansion. "The main reason we're IPOing is to get our balance sheet in shape so we can fund meaningful acquisitions," he said.
The company will seek to expand through brand extensions and takeovers in countries between Poland and Russia, including Hungary, Latvia and Ukraine, he said. "We'll acquire businesses with strong, well-recognized brands," adding that there has been little consolidation among smaller companies in central and eastern Europe.
Heath said there were opportunities for expansion in Central and Eastern Europe, including in Ukraine, Serbia and Bulgaria. Spirits consumption in the countries in the region where the firm is not yet active was equivalent to 38 billion shots in 2012.
"There is a huge market out there that is, at the moment, dominated by domestic producers, so there is a massive opportunity for us to go out there and acquire some of those businesses," Heath is reported as saying. He added that the typical deal size in the region was between €30m and €60m.
Smaller deals could be paid for from the company's cash flow, while larger deals would be initially funded by debt, he added.
Heath said in the countries Stock is targeting three to four domestic producers typically had combined market shares of between 50% and 70%, with global giants such as Diageo and Pernod Ricard holding less than 20%.
Even so, finding such deals will not be easy as the global players themselves are eagerly seeking niche acquisitions which bring with them not only a solid local brand, but more importantly an enhanced route to market for their premium spirits such as scotch.
Stock has had a chequered history under Oaktree's ownership. The company was formed when Oaktree merged the Czech business Stock with its Polish counterpart Polmos Lublin, which it had bought a year earlier. That brought brands such as high-end Polish vodka Czysta de Luxe to fruit-flavoured liqueurs and Spanish brandies under a single roof. But within months, the hoped-for economies of scale combined with swelling sales was thwarted by the global downturn.
As a result, Oaktree looked at selling Stock in 2001. Rumours abounded of a possible deal with Bain Capital, a rival US investment group, and Diageo, but both are thought to have walked away because of the high asking price. Oaktree later considered a float on the Warsaw stock market, but again that came to nothing.
Stock's turnover for the first half of 2013 was €153.1m, an increase of almost 14% from the €134.4m achieved in the comparable half of 2012. Core earnings for the same period were €34.3m compared to €28.5m. Based on those figures, Stock is being offered at a lower earnings multiple to the leading global spirits groups.
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The Bergblick at the Lumberg in Grän is a hotel restaurant which extends a warm welcome to non-residents. So come and enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine and a selection of seasonal and international dishes.
The chef offers traditional and varied cuisine and most of the ingredients used are fresh and sourced locally. Seasonal produce enriches the menu as we move through the seasons. Menu "4", for instance, offers a choice of light, delicious and vegetarian dishes - which is ideal for health-conscious gourmets and vegetarians. The homemade cakes and strudels, cakes, pies and ice cream desserts go down particularly well.
The Bergblick is situated in the meadows of the Lumberg, is a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers views that are hard to beat. This is a down-to-earth, cosy restaurant in a rural setting. Why not come in the evening and enjoy a bottle of wine, a chilled blond beer or a glass of schnapps? The Bergblick will make you feel very much at home.
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