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Beef Marketing and Management 2010, a series of educational activities for people involved in the beef industry, kicks off in August, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
"Whether you are a part of the cow-calf, stocker or cattle feeding industry, this program offers an opportunity to learn more about factors influencing beef quality and value," said Dr. Ted McCollum, Extension beef specialist in Amarillo.
The program consists of two components: BEEF 2010 educational meetings and BEEF 706 marketing segment, McCollum said.
The Beef Marketing and Management 2010 program is a series of meetings/seminars, he said. Four educational meetings are scheduled for Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 15 and Dec. 3. All meetings will be in the Gray County Annex in Pampa, with the exception of the October meeting, which will be at the Wheeler County Feed Yard Inc. near Wheeler.
These meetings will cover feeder cattle and carcass evaluation, influence of genetics, health and management on carcass merit, marketing on carcass grids and tradeoffs between live and carcass marketing, McCollum said.
The second component of Beef Marketing and Management 2010 is BEEF 706, he said. Two sessions of BEEF 706 will be held on Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 14-15 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon and will be sponsored by Texas Beef Council..
In this program, participants are divided into teams, and will select and follow fed steers through grading and a hands-on cutting session, McCollum said. This gives participants a chance to experience firsthand the differences encountered in carcass composition and see the production of boxed beef cuts.
The resulting information will be evaluated in terms of the boxed beef value differences among steers and how that translates back to value differences in the live cattle, he said.
Pre-registration for the Beef Marketing and Management 2010 is required, he said. In order to participate in BEEF 706, one must register and participate in the entire Beef Marketing and Management 2010 program.
Seating is limited to 45 for the BEEF 706 component of the program, McCollum said, and will be given on a first-to-register basis. The seats for the series of Beef Marketing and Management 2010 educational meetings are not limited.
Registration is $50 per participant and is due by Aug. 1, he said. Registration forms can be found at http://amarillo.tamu.edu/programs/beeftce/ under Program Information (East 2007 Beef Marketing) or at Extension offices. Forms should be sent to Carson County Extension Office, Box 279, Panhandle, Texas 79068, with checks made payable to Extension Activity Fund.
For more information, contact McCollum at 806-677-5600, or Jody Bradford, Extension agent in Carson County, at 806-537-3882.


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Publishers are hiring 'sensitivity readers' to flag potentially offensive content
"Before a book is published and released to the public, it's passed through the hands (and eyes) of many people: an author's friends and family, an agent and, of course, an editor.
These days, though, a book may get an additional check from an unusual source: a sensitivity reader, a person who, for a nominal fee, will scan the book for racist, sexist or otherwise offensive content. These readers give feedback based on self-ascribed areas of expertise such as 'dealing with terminal illness,' 'racial dynamics in Muslim communities within families' or 'transgender issues.'
'The industry recognizes this is a real concern,' said Cheryl Klein, a children's and young adult book editor and author of 'The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults.' Klein, who works at the publisher Lee & Low, said that she has seen the casual use of specialized readers for many years but that the process has become more standardized and more of a priority, especially in books for young readers.
Sensitivity readers have emerged in a climate – fueled in part by social media – in which writers are under increased scrutiny for their portrayals of people from marginalized groups, especially when the author is not a part of that group.
Last year, for instance, J.K. Rowling was strongly criticized by Native American readers and scholars for her portrayal of Navajo traditions in the 2016 story 'History of Magic in North America.' Young-adult author Keira Drake was forced to revise her fantasy novel 'The Continent' after an online uproar over its portrayal of people of color and Native backgrounds. More recently, author Veronica Roth – of 'Divergent' fame – came under fire for her new novel, 'Carve the Mark.' In addition to being called racist, the book was criticized for its portrayal of chronic pain in its main character."

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Oh! fish she carries same title
Well to more of the concern up there in this modern society there are yet some people who use to be carried out with the true form of feeling and emotions, may be somewhere there not so intense but everyone has some of the quotient of positive side among themselves which can feel that part which an innocent heart wish to go for, not the one which is carried on by desires.
Now this brings me to talk on to what desires actually are, may be some forms of wishes piled up with the call of nerves when some emotions clinch you.
But to more on I must come on to the topic for which i am writing this time in column "its about there are yet! some youngster out here who think in the way that its foolish to get into the stuff like relationship if they can't pull it up to marriage".
There might be many of the cases and abbrevational tags for them from the other one's in the society who have taken bath into the modern western'd culture. But what's the best tags which suits from my side to that specific race of men's/women's are that they are worth showing respect , and mere set of examples from which we need to learn for.
What you feel of the topic when it come's from nowhere , a hot burning topic from some of your friends talks that they have broken up "just for the case they had no future" or "Certainly the guy has dumped her after using." Well I think one's need to think more onto this concern that apart of the normal stuff what we in teenage thinks that if its relationship its about passing time and having someone close by to the time you need. "It don;t start with the one who carries someone to bed , it start with the one who makes the other half to meet his/her parents"
What's that what we miss is the way we get our self linked within that era of spending time for the other one, cascaded with spell of magical desires and with intimate emotions carrying both the heart to a fairy tale world. That once when you need to prick it to an end , The only things that shatters your confidence and breaks your heart is running off from the desires, for which once you had planned and desired.
We are living in Indian society , It can be modern to an extent but when it come's to marriage the only thing that hit edges to status for which we hook a lot, is that their parents did this & their parents did that. And we have girl from this family and all, but when you look onto the contrary side , when a guy choose a girl at this day and ask for the family for support there are 70% which denies 20% percent which agrees for their son or daughter but never start celebrating in the way they would have if it would have been their choice. 5% of couples end up getting physical and then dumping. And the rest 5% lies in the miscellaneous category.
So what's up with my point in this fact is , though we are being modernized with our thoughts but , the distinctive and integrative properties of the Indian society yet make us far behind the westernized culture being adopted to same extent. It still cherishes the same unworthy and always uplifted topic of religion, caste race and all. Which always use to be in consideration just during some motivational speeches but always gets chained with meanness when it comes to reality.
The only things which is needed to look on and live on the bright side is too think in the way that a grown up would, not just to live up with the teenage wish of hooking up with someone, but with a grown up wish of living life in a way, that once you grow, you enjoy GROWING up, not suffer from that GUILT which may encircle you later on.
So with that urge and wish of being free from that guilt I always heck shout in my mind, that woh hell she is off my title....so here i can continue the next phase of the demand :P
<<do share with your mates if you have understood that i wanted to say and keep me updated with your comments below>>
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About Richard
Richard Wisker is a British male actor famous for his roles in:
The Bill ~ Mason Kemble ~ October 2008
Law and Order:UK ~ Jono Blake ~ 2009
The Sarah Jane Adventures ~ George Woods ~ 2010
Tracy Beaker Returns ~ Liam O'Donovan ~ 2010 - Present
Friday Download ~ Richard Wisker ~ 2011 - present
Richards Wikipedia page -> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Wisker (Links will open in a new page)
Richards Twitter page (i think - it's not verified) -> twitter.com/#!/RichardWisker4 (Links will open in a new page)
Name: Richard David Kevin Wisker.
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Height: 6'1
Birthday: 1st February 1995
Birth Place: Dagenham, Essex.
High School: Wanstead High School
Family: Mum, Dad, two older brothers and Charlie the dog.
Likes: Acting, music, basketball, football - supports Chelsea FC, martial arts, junk food.
Dislikes: Cheese, fish, eggs, vegetables, rude people, bad manners, people chewing loudly.
What does he look for in a girl?
"A nice smile is so important. Obviously, I have to be able to talk to them and get along with them, but a nice smile really grabs my attention. They have to get on with my friends, too. And if you can make me laugh you're halfway there."
February 2012 ~ Issue 2 ~ Teen Now Magazine.
Fan Mail.
I don't really know but I would suggest sending fan mail to either:
(I don't know if either of these are correct)
Richard Wisker
Friday Download
Room 3501
BBC TV Centre
Wood Lane
Richard Wisker
PO Box 9989
Media City UK
Place to buy tickets for Friday Download - CBBC
Spoiler Alert!!
What is going to happen in each episode of Tracy Beaker Returns
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tracy_Beaker_Returns_episodes (scroll down for series 3)


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Here at Woodside, special care is taken to carefully plan every step of what we do. Our boys are carefully chosen based on a variety of characteristics and personality traits. When raising our males for show and for breeding, we choose the absolute best candidates. Here you will find the boys of Woodside, a beautiful representation of what we strive for.
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In honor of Earth Day, I have a new drawing! "Eloise and Ramona plant flowers" :) It's available in 4x6, 8x10 and 11x14 here. (And also available in my etsy shop) And you can always check my "new arrivals" section for new products! Sometimes I only post links to new things on twitter and facebook, and skip the blog, so you can always check there if you don't follow me :)
Oh, and don't forget to check out my Mother's Day gift guide! It's coming up sooner than you think! ;)
I have SOOO many exciting things planned for my 2 year Flapper Doodle anniversary at the beginning of May, so please remember to check back next month! :D


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President Barack Obama is to unveil what he has called the "biggest, most important step we've ever taken" to fight climate change, a sensitive issue central to his legacy.
The White House will on Monday (local time) release the final version of America's Clean Power Plan, a set of environmental rules and regulations that will home in on the pollution from the nation's power plants, setting limits on power-plant carbon emissions.
Laying out how climate change was a threat to the health, wellbeing and security of millions of Americans, and adding that time was of the essence, Obama said in a video released early on Sunday (local time): "Climate change is not a problem for another generation. Not anymore."
"Power plants are the single biggest source of harmful carbon pollution that contributes to climate change," added Obama, who made the battle against climate change a core promise of his 2008 election campaign.
"But until now there have been no federal limits to the amount of that pollution that those plants can dump into the air."
"For the sake of our kids, for the health and safety of all Americans, that's about to change," he continued.
Obama argued that the plans will lead to lower energy bills for everyday Americans and create jobs in the renewable energy sector.
Quite simply, he said, the United States needed to lead the world in saving the planet, ahead of a major meeting of world powers in Paris in December tasked with doing just that.
The new plan sets a goal of cutting carbon pollution from power plants by 32 per cent by 2030, compared with 2005 levels, The Washington Post said. Previously the target had been 30 per cent.
But the move is likely to face fierce opposition from numerous sides, including political rivals and industry groups, as well as possible legal challenges.
Cuts are politically sensitive as coal, among the dirtiest energy sources, remains a major US industry.


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Truly, I do appreciate the peaceful calm of a neutral or an all white room. For some beautiful examples, see this post on New Orleans designer and French antiques maven, Gerrie Bremermann, from Joni Webb, herself a terrific decorator, as well as the talented writer of the popular blog, Cote de Texas.
...is a gorgeous mix of soothing neutrals, as are homes of her clients, such as this charming vignette:
Or check out this Cote de Texas post on the home of Wisteria catalog owner, Shannon Newsom (as featured in Veranda Magazine, which is edited by Shannon's mother-in-law, Lisa Newsom.)
So...you can see that I do appreciate subtle neutrals........
However, I simply CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT COLOR - and lots of it! Whether a room is decorated with a group of colors, or in a monochromatic scale, to me, color is what makes the room come alive. Some of my absolute all-time favorite fabric designers are those who are not afraid of either color or pattern, and usually do use both together, with smashing effect.
For instance, I have adored Manuel Canovas since I was in perhaps 6th or 7th grade, and viewed his Paris apartment, in my mom's House & Garden magazine (which I avidly devoured on a monthly basis). His home, with its high ceilings and tall windows, was full of his own fabrics: on the furniture, walls, everywhere. His master bedroom was completely done in his oversized tropical fruit print, Pali, in blue on white.
I couldn't get over how dramatic the prints were, how bold his palette. While Canovas, himself no longer owns the company bearing his name, his original designs are still printed and sold - and are still as fresh and vibrant today as they were over 40 years ago! Fortunately for us, Cowtan & Tout now owns the company and also continues to add new patterns reflective of original Canovas style.
Today, Manuel Canovas (the man, not the company) designs under the name Lorca (his mother's maiden name) which is owned by Osborne & Little, and produces some of the most gorgeous fabrics you could ever hope to see! This picture of Saskia does not do it justice. It is a very heavy fabric and the tulips and leaves are all completely embroidered. It is, in a word, spectacular.
I am also passionate about the fabric designs of Dorothy Draper, whose legacy is perpetuated by her long-time assistant - now owner of Dorothy Draper Design - Carlton Varney. Through his line, Carlton V, he has revived several of Draper's fabrics and wallpapers from her heyday as a society designer in the 1940's, only slightly tweaking the colors to fit better into today's interiors.
Trimmings from Highland Court are just plain FUN
perfect crowning glory for this colorful room
Keeping to a palette of aqua, lime and raspberry, I used other fabrics in this room from China Seas (the lime zebra print & the raspberry cheetah print) which are colorful enough to share the stage with Draper & Co.'s Rhododendron, as well as vibrant lime and raspberry silks, which I had my upholsterer combine on the Louis XVI style chairs. The tailored tablecloth is Monterey Woven Texture in Sea by Brunschwig & Fils. My friend, the very talented Chris Smith, glazed and stenciled the walls in several shades of aqua. The gorgeous bordered Wilton carpet is raspberry with white accents.
I love this room, and had so much fun putting it together, since the colors and tones here just exude happiness! I am still amazed that it could be at once so lively, and yet calming.
I was also invited to design the guest bedroom and bath suite in this same house, for which I went all out with Brunschwig & Fils's collections from Spring '07 and '08. the colors and the fabulous French country motifs were so inspirational.
I personally mixed this wall color to compliment the fabrics in the room. While the paint is not an exact hue in any of the fabrics, it is a sort of melding of several of the colors and works overall. I spent a couple of hours getting just the perfect shade of periwinkle. As with the dining room, this palette is both exciting and soothing at the same time. (It's also an extension of the ocean view from the room's wonderful big windows.)
The bathroom in this suite showcases a matching wallpaper and fabric, again by Brunschwig & Fils. To enhance the colorful shell and vine toile, I glued rosy mauve toned scallop shells onto the homeowner's mirror. Then, I had cosmetic bags and towels embroidered in matching colors. Here again, notice how the periwinkle of the ribbons is neither the blue nor the violet of the toile, but something in between, which goes so well even if it doesn't exist in the actual print.
In my own dining room, below, historic hand painted murals are enhanced by woodwork in another custom paint color, this time pulling out the various blue/greens in the walls. Once again, I submit that it is worth several hours or even days of one's time to concoct just the perfect shade of paint, as it will give years of enjoyment.
My living room and kitchen, below, will be featured in detail, soon, but these shots will prove (in case you still doubt it) that I adore saturated color in home decor:
I have many more photos (my own and the work of other designers) which I'll show in future posts, glorifying the power of COLOR. It's a visual stimulation that can act in so many ways on our mood and outlook on life! The next time you are in a room with lots of color, let it wash over you, and think about how the tones in that room make you feel. I think it's impossible not to be affected by color.


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US consumers spent freely in July, sending retail sales up 0.6% over the previous month, according to initial estimates by the Commerce Department. And the estimate for June sales was revised to show a gain.
Year over year, retail sales were up 4.2%.
But on an individual sector basis, the report showed mixed results, with some areas of the industry thriving and others continuing to struggle. While the data overall points to bright spots, it doesn't signal an end to the worrisome trends that have led to widespread store closings, declining same-store sales and financial challenges for many chains.
The beleaguered department store sector did manage to eke out a gain in July, bolstered by back-to-school shopping, although fell by 1.3% from the prior year. Many department stores, particularly those with an outsized presence in mid-tier malls, are hurting from declining mall and store traffic, partly because of increased spending online as well as shifting shopper preferences.
Another struggling category, electronics and appliance stores, saw a 0.5% decline from June. The sector, which has seen high-profile bankruptcy filings by chains such as hhgregg and Radio Shack, was off 0.9% year over year.
Nonstore retailers—ecommerce pure plays like Amazon.com, in the main—increased 1.3% over June's levels, and grew 11.5% annually, by far the largest of any sector tracked by the Commerce Department. Amazon's Prime Day sales were one spur for growth.
Hardware and gardening supplies stores saw sales rise a strong 1.2% for the month, or an 8.3% gain from a year ago—likely the clearest signal of broader economic strength, as the memory of the painful economic downturn of 2008-2009 recedes in consumers' memories.


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It is advised that before commencing a VLCD Meal Replacement Plan or any Weight Loss Plan you first request a full health check and are regularly monitored throughout for continued good health
NICE Guidance 2009
The UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend using a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) for no longer than 12 weeks continuously. This recommendation is based on existing research, most of which has only trialled the use of VLCDs for around 12 to16 weeks.
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This talk is structured as follows:
1) Introduction to a containerised deployment using a traditional backend architecture as a base
2) Introducing basic deployment with just docker
3) Deeper introduction to Docker and what it does
4) Problems & incoveniences with just a docker deployment
5) Kubernetes as a docker (container) orchestration platform
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Each point will use a live-demo (or a recorded session as backup) and will then have 2-3 backing slides on salient points.
This will NOT be a theory talk. It will be a demo-driven talk.
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Hasura.io is a platform for building scalable application backends, while retaining complete control. With out of the box APIs for database & authentication, Hasura minimises the time taken to build your application backend. It is built on top of Kubernetes, Docker, CoreOS and is designed to be run anywhere; from a dev machine to a bare metal environment; a single node to a cluster; our most recent instant deployment was on a VMWare cluster for a payment wallet startup in India.
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Working in Meritus Mandrin Hotel is an eye opener. The way people behave and dress is totally different because of the social status of the people who visit this place. While working, I have come to realise the importance of teamwork as well as the appropriate attitude to speak towards the customers. In the hotel, we have to learn and watch our social etiquette so as to provide the best service out there.


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After reading Arthas, I found myself wanting to read more. I haven't read fantasy novels in a long time, but that one really got me wanting to again.
I wanted to start with something near the beginning, meaning early in the history. But I didn't want to start so far back as to be way before the events of what's going on now like in the War of the Ancients trilogy. So Rise of the Horde seemed like a good place to start…
Rise of the Horde details the events prior to and leading up to the Horde invading Azeroth. The book is chronicled by Thrall as a history for all races, not just Orcs, in hopes that the horrible events that occurred may not be forgotten and avoided in the future.
Each chapter, except the Prologue, begins with Thrall's writing. He sets the tone of the chapter by commenting vaguely on what's to follow based on his knowledge of the stories told him by Drek'Thar. The chapters themselves are told from the perspective of Durotan, father of Thrall, and leader of the Frostwolf Clan; well, leader after he grows up and his father passes. At the beginning of the book Durotan hasn't even gone through his rite of passage yet.
The story tells of a simpler time when the orcs were much more like the Tauren are viewed. Simple beings living in harmony with nature. They were a scattered collection of clans living off the land, hunting and gathering. The orcs revered their ancestors and the shaman are able to communicate with them. All of this would have remained for generations to come if the Draenei had not entered their world.
The Draenei*, the "exiled ones", led by Velen the Prophet, had come to the Orcs' world a couple of hundred years ago after having fled their own planet millennia ago. Having encountered the being Sargeras, the Eredar leaders Velen, Kil'jaeden, and Archimonde are offered great power and knowledge in exchange for their loyalty and that of their peoples. Velen sees what loyalty to Sargeras really means and encounters another being K'ure, a Naaru, who offers to help Velen and those loyal to him a chance to escape Sargeras. Their escape leads to countless worlds and eventually to the orcs.
A chance encounter between ogres and a young Durotan and Orgrim Doomhammer of the Blackrock Clan, lead to rescue by the Draenei and a meeting with Velen. Unbeknownst to any of them, that meeting leads to the destruction and ultimate salvation of the Draenei on the Orcs' world the Draenei have named Draenor.
As the two young Orcs grow older, their friendship remains providing support to each other during the tumultuous times ahead. Ner'zhul, the Orc shaman of the Blackrock Clan, encounters Kil'jaeden, who in his fury has pursued Velen with a vengeance. Seeing an opportunity to utilize the Orcs in his mad quest to destroy Velen and the remaining Draenei, Kil'jaeden entices Ner'zhul with power.
Ner'zhul, blinded by Kil'jaeden's offer, falls victim to Kil'jaeden's lies about the Draenei. Ner'zhul brings the various Orc clans together and creates The Horde! By the time he realizes he's been duped, it is too late and he is betrayed by his apprentice Gul'dan. Gul'dan's treachery further leads the Orcs down the path to enslavement.
The book ends with the completion of The Dark Portal and the entrance of the Orcs into Azeroth.
So what's great about this book?
What's really starting to get to me is how these books and the lore behind it all really ties World of Warcraft together. I for one never really understood where the Orcs came from. I knew the names like Ner'zhul, Gul'dan, and Orgrim, but knew little more than Ner'zhul eventually becomes the Lich King.
I was also surprised to discover that Archimonde and Kil'jaeden were Eredar. I knew those names from Burning Crusade, but didn't realize that the same thing that had happened to the Orcs had happened to them as well. This gives the Draenei a little more of a solid place in the game for me than previously. They always seemed to me to be too much of a sci-fi space thing going on rather than what I felt was appropriate for a fantasy genre.
After reading this book and seeing how Outland really used to be, as opposed to how we see it in the game, gives me a new appreciation for that old setting. I also now know what the hell Oshu'gun is. Seriously? A giant shiny crystal mountain in the middle of Nagrand? WTH is that all about?! Well, now I know. 🙂
And having encountered Sargeras in the briefest of ways has led me to find out a little bit about him. Like he's one of the titans, but due to some issues he couldn't quite grasp, he became disillusioned and rather than defend creation as he was supposed to do he changed and decided to destroy it all. Although I haven't researched it much, just knowing that Sargeras was a Titan and responsible for the Burning Legion, which in turn is responsible for the Horde, helps in tying the Titans, Ulduar, and most of Storm Peaks making the game a little more fun.
So now I'm just trying to decide, which book next?
*The Draenei are actually of the race Eredar as was Kil'jaeden and Archimonde before allowing themselves to be enslaved by Sargeras.
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Joy, Sorrow, Tofu
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And Good For You Too
Super Mom, Ginny asked me to share my recipe for Spinach Enchiladas as well as the name of a good Israeli wine. As far as the enchiladas, my favorite is … Continue reading
Good for Me
There are certain things that I know are just good for me- Deep down, life, breath, soul good for me. Prayer on the porch swing. C.S. Lewis with my kids … Continue reading
Screw Ups
Let's face it- some of us are screw ups. The worst part is that we are not screw ups due to negligence or lack of caring. No, we are working … Continue reading
Mission Impossible
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I am not quite sure what to think about the weather lately! I keep having to move the kids clothes around in their closets - short sleeves one day and then long the next. Last week it was actually cold and rainy, when last year at this time it was 100 degrees!
It made me in the mood for some soup and bread. I had stumbled upon a new breadstick recipe that looked quick and good, so I thought I would give it a try. My family LOVED them! And they were honestly the easiest bread recipe I have ever made. You don't have to wait for them to rise and you don't even have to roll them out. I found them at here at Jamie Cooks it up - she has a lot of great recipes!
Easy Breadsticks
1 1/2 C warm water
2 T sugar
1 T yeast
1/2 t salt
3 1/2- 4 C flour
1/4 C butter
3/4 C grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Johnny's Seasoning Salt
2 T sugar
1 T yeast
1/2 t salt
3 1/2- 4 C flour
1/4 C butter
3/4 C grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Johnny's Seasoning Salt
Mix the water, sugar and yeast together in a measuring cup or in the bottom of your mixer. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it is all foamy.
Add the salt and the flour, one cup at a time, until it is well incorporated. Mix on high for 5 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes longer.
Melt the butter and pour half of it onto a large cookie sheet. Place the dough in the center of the pan and let it sit for another 5 minutes so it is easy to shape.
This is the best part! Just spread the dough out flat onto the pan with your fingers until it reaches all of the edges. No rolling necessary.
Pour the other half of the butter onto the breadsticks. Use a kitchen brush or your fingers to spread it evenly over the top. Sprinkle with your favorite garlic spread - I used Johnny's Seasoning Salt - it has a yummy flavor and isn't too heavy on the garlic. Then sprinkle with fresh Parmesan or mozarella cheese. I also made one pan without any seasoning and it turned out great too!
With a pizza cutter cut the dough into your breadstick shapes. Put the pan into a 170 degree oven for about 7-10 minutes. The breadsticks should rise about 1 inch. Turn you oven up to 350 and bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.


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Fairy Lights
Jenny Turner
- Morvern Callar by Alan Warner
Cape, 224 pp, £9.99, February 1995, ISBN 0 224 04011 1
Morvern Callar has lived for the whole of her 21 years so far in the Port, a depressed tourist trap somewhere on the west coast of Scotland, where the mountains meet the sea. She left school early, at the age of 15, to take up a job on the fruit-and-vegetable counter of the local superstore. A year later she met her boyfriend, 13 years her senior, the wealthy son of a nearby hotel-keeper, recently come home after years of travelling 'in countries'. So Morvern moved out of her fosterdad's flat in the Complex, losing the friendship of her old gang as she did so. These days, she sometimes goes out with Lanna from the bakery counter while her boyfriend stays at home, busy on his computer, working on the model-railway version of his birthplace he keeps hidden in the loft.
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For me and Studiocomix Press was the first time that we attended the NOE and I want to say that the response was more than fantastic, the people form Timmins are unique and the whole experience was totally worth the 9 hour drive (each way), besides in my way there I have the time to experience great Canadian scenery that you don't have the chance to experience every day in the GTA area, specially when you see the bear or moose crossing road signs.
The drive was definitely fun, on my way to Timmins I stopped in Gravenhurst to get the picture a the World's Largest Muskoka Chair!
And Timmins!! I'd finally have the chance to saw the Old McIntyre Mine with my own eyes, this headframe is allocated right in front of Pearl Lake and has earned a place in Canadian mining history as one of the nation's most important mines, this iconic head-frame, located near downtown Timmins, has come to represent the entire Porcupine Gold Rush in 1909.
Well it was special for me to finally see this head-frame live because it was part of the artwork that I presented at the show, yes! for this 4th edition of the NOE and as our first year of participating with the event I have the chance and great opportunity to create their very first exclusive comic!!!
The Night Spike #1 variant cover A (sketch cover) was the very first licensed exclusive comic of the NOE, and also I did create a representative print with Spike & Bell with the McIntyre head-frame mine as a background, nothing more representative of Timmins!!! I thank the show organizes for the chance and specially for believe in Studiocomix as a solid comic book production team.
but now, let's move to the actual review, here it is the Studiocomix Experience @ the Northern Ontario Expo 2014
The Show
Well, the show was held at the second floor of the McIntyre Arena, a well allocated place, the whole main floor was given to the Lions Club Sportsmen Show that was running at the same time, that was definitely a key move because a lot of people that they didn't know that the NOE was going on simply walked in the second floor and tadaaaaa! comics and geeks everywhere!
I also heard that the show has being improving with the years, and has not have done a step back in the four editions, most of the visitors that I have the chance to talk told me the they were amused with the every year improvement and you can tell as the show runners Davis and Jason were scouting the area all the times.
The actual comic book attractions were simply great, starting with the Spent Pencils crew as you may know they are fantastic artist and great fiends, all of them always smiling and joking you want to know more about them, HERE check out their site!
Another convention trooper and great guy Mike Rooth he is the creator of the NOE mascot, It was a fantastic honour to exchange artwork with him, now he is a secret reader of the Night Spike here is the picture of the moment of the trade!
thank you Mike and see you at the next show! ..... and by the way HERE is Mike's Site.
Also great vendors including our fantastic friends of Gr8collectables, check out all their online selection HERE
Our Booth
The Studiocomix Booth was placed in the middle almost in front of the main stage, it was great for more because I didn't miss the costume contest.
And of course besides the variant cover limited edition exclusive for the NOE I have also all the rest of the Studiocomix titles including 2010, All Jack City, The Victory, The guy with the crystal skull, Pedu Cirque, the six faces of dice and a few poster prints and sketch covers, the response to all our publications was fabulous, and thank you to all of them!
Studiocomix Booth all ready to rock!!
The people I meet
This year I got the chance to meet a few fantastic people, Starting of with KIM VACHON she had a booth and was cosplaying as Harley Queen, check out her artwork HERE! she had a great spirit and always smiling, you are super cool Kim!
Another group of fantastic podcasters Shawn and Bridgette from the Rusted Robot podcast, they were doing coverage of the show in both of the days and also attending a booth, but besides anything are two fantastic and easy going people, we chat and laugh and they even were wearing the Studiocomix Button the whole second day of the show! I know that they are Studiocomix Fans!! for that thank you guys! by the way Check their podcast HERE! simply fantastic!
Shawn and Bridgette
What I missed!
The NOE website was also featuring Meghan Agosta a Canadian hokey player and 3 time Olympic gold medallist, unfortunately for me I didn't have the chance to meet her since she wasn't in the second floor with the NOE (and if she was there I didn't saw her) I think she was somewhere at the Lions Club Sportsmen Show in the main floor, I bet she may have great conversation!
Another guest was American professional wrestler April Hunter and I miss the chance to meet her (bujuuu)
and of course the waited and always liked section of The Cosplayers!!!..... ejem, well this time was really busy as well, and I just have the chance to take this one picture
But I do have a great picture with Smokey the bear!! :)
Over all the show was well placed, good crowd, good location and always recognizing the hard work of the people who make it happen, one more time thank you Davis, and for me no more Timmins... well until next year, until them see you next year Northern Ontario Expo!.


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Monday, January 9, 2017
"Not twins" - Part I
These are our not-twins.
Adopting a child (or children) that is biologically unrelated and very close in age, to a sibling (closer than 9 months) has been coined artificial twinning. Sometimes this is done by adopting a child that is close in age to the child a family already has, and sometimes it's done by adopting 2 children that are close in age, at the same time. The controversy about whether or not artificial twinning (also known as virtual twins, pseudo twins, like-twins) is ongoing. Many countries and adoptions agencies don't even allow it, and many folks "in the know" discourage it. I totally understand why, and keeping it real I do not recommend that families adopt 2 children at the same time unless they are biologically related.
Every child needs the room to find themselves an their place in the family. That's hard to do for an adopted child to do, but add in another child that is the same age (and possibly gender) and it's even more challenging. And adopting a child that has been institutionalized just compounds the potential problems. Parents need time and resources to learn about their new child, help them adjust, and this is most easily done one at a time. Inevitable comparisons and all the pitfalls of it, are inherent with raising artificial twins. And attachment, the end all be all of adoption parenting, is more than twice as hard when trying to attach with and teach attachment from 2 children rather than just one. I get it. Really I do. Virtual twins are more than twice as hard a children that are nice and spaced out and each have their own place in the family rather than needed to share it with a sibling.
Now this is the part where I'm going to come off as a hypocrite, but you see, we didn't know any better. We purposefully adopted 2 not-biologically related children who were close in age, our not-twins. And not only did it work out okay for us, but it's kinda the best case scenario. Tess and Jude, 28 days apart, were adopted at the same time, long before we were educated about all the warnings and difficulties of raising artificial twins. There were and are so many hurdles to overcome to have two children the same age. But there are so many wonderful things about it too. Where Jude fell short in his physical development, Tess took the lead, and he was pushed to physically develop faster by trying to keep up with her. And where Tess fell behind, he was her role model. Tess and Jude have known each other longer than they've known us, and as they've grown, they've really developed into best friends even if they know know it. They much prefer each other's company, and I cannot image a day that they aren't together. Don't get me wrong. Adopting a child for the purpose of creating a playmate with your child is never a good idea. We just happened to get lucky that Tess and Jude are this close. Another coincidence is that even though Tess and Jude are not biologically related, they are and always have been very similar in size, (There has never been more than 2" and 2 lb difference between them.) and that often leads to the question Are they twins? Which we get asked very often. And our reply, Not, they're not twins. has now been uttered so many times that we now refer to Tess and Jude as our not-twins.
These days Tess and Jude are in the same school and the same 3rd-grade classroom. At school they are friends but don't necessarily hang out with each other. They are comfortable being in the same space but don't need to be together to feel secure. They have their own likes and their own friends. Contrastingly, at home, they are usually side-by-side, rushing through homework so that they can play together. Mimi is the third musketeer of their trio, but there is something about Tess and Jude's bond that goes beyond being siblings and special friends. This is due in part to good luck and in part to years of working on attachment and teaching each of our children that they are unique and special in their own way, yet a part of family unit that treasures their individuality... well at least that's what we're trying to do.
t.b.c. more about our not-twins tomorrow...
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(I tried sending this originally in April and then again in June but there was a problem with the system that the W3T hadn't fixed until now. So here it is, at last; extremely late but hopefully not too late.) There was a recent thread about this issue [1] on www-tag which I can clarify, and I have some further comments on the state of namespaceDocument-8 in general. According to Norm's nsDocuments draft finding [2], the TAG's plan for dealing with namespaceDocument-8 is to document the RDDL model and leave it to implementors to decide which specific approach to use rather than mandating one of them. I believe this resolution to be flawed, which I expressed [3] to Norm on the #swig IRC channel via an analogy with robots.txt: The power of robots.txt is that it was a standard approach and it was easy, and since everybody used this one approach the barrier for writing tools that grok it was very low. Now, if you could go back in time and said "wait a minute, instead of robots.txt we'll just publish a model and people can decide how to implement that model on their sites", you'd end up with several different approaches and as many implementations, and the world would've dropped the whole idea of robots obeying sites. I'm worried that a similar thing will happen with RDDL. Norm replied that he'd "rather had one way to do it, but we don't", and that RDDL 1.0 is actually quite widely implemented and that the time to change it is likely passed. I'm not so sure. I was around on xml-dev when RDDL was first proposed, way back in 2001, and I've seen all the issues that have come up with it since then. I saw how much joy there was at settling on a solution after much turmoil, and then the subsequent aggrevation as people wanted to move away from XLink and then move away from any non-standard XHTML, and even to an RDF solution. But now that we've been through that, we're able to produce a document that details the RDDL model. Aren't we also, therefore, capable of choosing one standardised way of doing things? Misha wondered how GRDDL relates to RDDL, and there was great confusion over the issue, with there even being the question of what a GRDDL document is. A GRDDL document is, colloquially speaking, an XHTML document using http://www.w3.org/2003/g/data-view as its profile that hence allows itself to be transformed via some link[@rel='transformation']/@href values into RDF/XML. GRDDL is a way of squeezing authoritative RDF blood from the XHTML stone. That RDF may be a kind of RDDL, or it may be other data, so the GRDDL model does indeed subsume RDDL (as DanC wrote in [4]). This means that some GRDDL documents can be RDDL documents too, which is to say that they can be XHTML documents with the GRDDL profile that, when transformed in the standard GRDDL way, result in RDF/XML corresponding to the RDDL model. This is explained in nsDocuments [2], but apparently not all that well. I think that this approach, RDDL-in-GRDDL, should be considered as the default approach to RDDL--but only if the provisions outlined in section 3.3 of nsDocuments [2] are followed in such a way that there is a single recommended RDDL-in-GRDDL transformation: It's important to note that XSLT processing is not required to take advantage of GRDDL. For well-known transformation URIs, an application can be written to extract the data directly from the source markup without actually running an XSLT transformation. XSLT is only required when an application wants to support arbitrary GRDDL transformations. Norm told me about this [5] by saying that there could be two profile URIs for GRDDL, one for GRDDL as it is now, and one for a RDDL-in-GRDDL. That would certainly be a valid approach, but I don't think it's necessary. The values of the transformation relations can quite easily be used as globally unique identifiers. Although *GRDDL* clients have to dereference them and apply the transformations, RDDL clients (as noted in the nsDocuments quote above) can simply look at the URI and know what to do. Moreover, they don't need to support all of GRDDL, so they can be very specialised. RDDL clients would, in effect, be subsets of GRDDL clients. This approach seems, to me, to be all advantage and no disadvantage. It's human readable and it's machine readable. It's authoritative, and it results in the W3C recommended RDF/XML. It satisfies those who want RDDL to be XHTML, and it satisfies those who want it to be RDF/XML. It satisfies me and all of the other people who don't want RDDL to be a non-standard version of XHTML--that's a significant extra validation burden. It's a boon to the GRDDL cause of getting structured data embedded in XHTML. So what needs to be done? There are a few things: * Norm says [6] that namespaceDocument-8 has stalled because he needs to coordinate with Jonathan over the definitions of the RDDL nature and purpose URIs. It is of course paramount that RDDL be stabilised in meaning before proceeding with a RDDL-in-GRDDL solution if it is to be recommended. * The "well-known transformation URIs" alluded to in nsDocuments [2] need to become reality. So would the transformations themselves and the RDDL microformat that's to be used as input. But again, only one transformation URI must become reality: the whole point of this message is that I believe we need one approach, and one approach only. But, therefore... * First of all, we need agreement that this is indeed the case. I think that the onus is on people now to describe either a) where there is a disadvantage or disadvantages with the single standardised RDDL-in-GRDDL approach, or b) where a proliferation of approaches rather than one standard approach to RDDL will be architecturally more beneficial than a single approach. Norm, consider this your shot across the bows about talking to Jonathan! But I think that the priority of that action may be at least partially predicated on the outcome of any discussion surrounding this message. Thanks, [1] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-tag/2006Mar/thread#msg23 [2] http://www.w3.org/2001/tag/doc/nsDocuments/ [3] http://chatlogs.planetrdf.com/swig/2006-04-27.html#T18-27-47 [4] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-tag/2006Mar/0026 [5] http://chatlogs.planetrdf.com/swig/2006-04-27.html#T18-34-16 [6] http://chatlogs.planetrdf.com/swig/2006-04-27.html#T18-26-28 -- Sean B. Palmer, http://inamidst.com/sbp/Received on Monday, 18 September 2006 06:38:12 UTC
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Auburn Football: Playmakers Needed for Both Offense and DefenseApril 16, 2009
In the exciting world of college football, players come and players go. One thing that is a definite must is for someone to step up the next season in place of players that left.
Auburn is in desperate need of big time play makers, especially on offense. I believe there are a few players with that potential on the offensive side and defensive side. If these players can get up to their full potential and if coached right, this Auburn team can go head to head against tougher teams this year.
Mario Fannin: Gus Malzahn has to find some way to get him the ball. There's talk that he will be playing everywhere, especially at slot receiver and in the backfield. He's even the top candidate for the War Eagle (Wild Cat) formation that Gus Malzhan is bringing to the plains. He will definitely be a breakout player this year if given the ball.
Onterio McCalebb: This guy is a real speedster. I saw a clip of him during spring practice, and I was really impressed. He will definitely play a big role in the backfield this upcoming year. During last Saturday's scrimmage, he had some impressive gains. Look out for him to make some big gains during A-Day this Saturday.
Philip Pierre-Louis: He was predicted to have a good season last year, but an injury during the first kickoff in the first game had him out for the entire season. He's had a limited spring practice. When he's healthy he should be a big help for Auburn's receiving corps.
Harry Adams: Adams has recently switched from defensive back to wide receiver. It's been said that he's the fastest on the team, clocking a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash. Trooper Taylor even says that Adams brings back the element of the deep ball which has been pretty scarce at Auburn for a while.
Even though he played at wide receiver in high school, it's going to take some time to get back into the groove. But look for him to possibly play a big role in Auburn's offense.
With Sen'Derrick Marks, Troy Blackmon, and Jerraud Powers gone, the defense will definitely need to step up.
Eltorro Freeman: This guy is impressive. He knows how to get to the ball. Of course, there are a few areas where he needs to work on, but it can't be ignored that he will be a big difference maker this year.
Josh Bynes: Bynes made a name for himself on the Auburn defense last year when replacing Tray Blackmon when he was injured. Look out for him to do well this upcoming season.
Antonio Coleman: No doubt in anyone's mind that he will be pressuring every quarterback. This Auburn defense will safe. He will probably have a few sacks every game. Some say that he is our next Quentin Groves. I think he's right up there, but no Groves.
Special Teams
It is a definite must for the special teams to be spectacular this year. Missed field goals killed Auburn last year.
Clinton Durst: Durst can boom a punt. He's expected to be a big difference maker this year as far as getting the ball deep into an opponent's territory.
DeAngelo Benton: He will make a big impact for Auburn this fall. It's been said that he will qualify this year and hopefully be a big help with Auburn's receiving corps.
Tyrik Rollison: It seems like he will qualify also. It appears that Auburn is still having QB trouble, so if Rollison comes in and shows that he can distance himself from Burns and Caudle, he might be in contention for the spot, but it's a long shot for that happening.
I look forward to Saturday's A-Day game. I should be going, and I hope to catch a glimpse at how this upcoming season will turn out for Auburn.


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India KI've been obsessed witht this lipstick! It's Urban Decay 1993. This has been the lipstick I've been LIVING in for the past month or so. I'm obsessed with it--the color is exactly what I'd been looking for.
Junya Watanabe
Rowena Sartin
Olsken rtw Spring 2016
1. (source) // 2. Jess Feury
1. My grandparents house: art installation by my uncle. // 2. Tea bags I saw on the ground
Joan Brown. Portrait of a Nude Woman, 1961
Out On The Lake
photographer Matt Holmes
stylist Marcus Cuffie
model Gia Seo
Gabor Toth
1. (source) // 2. Romeo and Juliet, 1996
When There's Nothing Left To Burn, You've Got To Set Yourself on Fire
Lisa Anne Auerbach, 2007/2009
Paintings: Gustav Klimt // Runway: Yves Saint Laurent rtw Spring 2015


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Pink on Pink
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Home, religion. Mixed use: Friends, work. Young adults and older. Some use among children and adolescents. Also use Bantawa [bap].
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I decided I would do a review and feature Timbutt2oo's on The Great Mum Adventure.
I won a Timbutt2oos Hybrid fitted and a matching key chain!! The outer fabric is a Rainbow knit with a yellow cotton velour inner. I has a three layer bamboo and cv topped soaker, bamboo doubler, and Sherpa "wet zone" round soaker.
This is one of my favorite fitted diapers.
The quality is amazing! I could tell a lot of love was put into the making of this diaper. It was so soft and squishy and I knew it was going to become a favorite of mine.
I decided I would try the diaper out during the day without a cover, and without any of the doubler's. It held up quite well - Graham went about 2 hours in it (cover less) before it soaked through.
I have to say, the fit is awesome. I don't have to use the FDR (Fold down rise) with Graham as he is quite long for his age. But I do have that option. Graham is still on the smallest waist setting, and has a lot of room to grow with this diaper.
The next test was nap time. I am SO scared of doing a fitted with no cover for nap time, but I decided I would give it a shot. I added just the single bamboo doubler that it came with and hoped that he was dry when we woke up. So fast forward 2.5 hours - we had some leakage, but not a whole lot. This diaper did hold up well, but I think I could get away with no cover if I added the extra Sherpa doubler.
Over night with a cover (Thristies or Fleece) and this bad boy is bullet proof. It's actually one of my favorite nighttime diapers.
After a lot of washes my Timbutt2oos still looks brand new. It's still soft and squishy. It has held up very well in the wash.
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Cypress Gardens Offers a Number of Facilities and Settings
to Accommodate Your Special Event
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Wedding & Receptions
You deserve the wedding of your dreams! Cypress Gardens offers the perfect location to conduct breathtaking wedding ceremonies and memorable receptions. Choose from a variety of settings throughout our beautiful 170-acre tranquil area, which has become a favorite destination for locals, as well as visitors from all over the country!
Our scenic paths and bridges provide photographers the perfect backdrop to capture the everlasting images of your special day. Create once-in-a-lifetime memories of your special day at Cypress Gardens! We will work hard to make sure you have the wedding everyone will be talking about!
Reunions & Anniversaries
If you are looking for a unique and exciting venue, Cypress Gardens is the place for you! Our park features many family adventures and attractions making it a perfect place for picnics, outings and family reunions.
Birthday Parties
Your child will be the talk of the town after holding their birthday party at such an exciting and fun venue for kids of all ages!
Corporate Outings & Business Meetings
Looking for something different AND cost-effective? Cypress Gardens is the perfect venue for corporate outings and parties. And, for business meetings, "Where else can you hold a seminar in the swamp?"
General Rate information
Rates may change, please check with facility rental coordinator for current rates.
Cypress Gardens offers a number of venues including:
The Wedding Garden Gazebo
The perfect location for an outdoor garden wedding. The Wedding Gazebo is situated in a secluded garden surrounded by the scenic blackwater swamp. Brides may make a grand entrance by bridal boat!
Dean Hall
This special events building is a perfect location for a wedding reception or as an indoor wedding ceremony location. Inside is a kitchen, restrooms and stage area.
Conference Cottage
Sometimes known as the Wedding Cottage, the Conference Cottage is a perfect place for a small event. It can be used to host a small party. It can also be used as a dressing room for the bride, or as an alternate serving area in addition to Dean Hall.
Front Lawn
The Front Lawn is a beautiful and convenient location. It is located directly in front of the cypress swamp and easily accessible to parking. It is handicapped accessible and has outdoor electricity.
The Memory Garden Gazebos
Located in the Garden of Memories, the Memory Garden Gazebos can serve as a site for both a wedding ceremony and a reception! Perfect for a group size of approx. 50-70 people.
Picnic Shelters
Our two picnic shelters will be the perfect setting for casual gatherings such as, family reunions, birthday parties, church group events, etc. Each shelter will accommodate approx. 50 people. Small grills available at each shelter.
Heritage Room
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- No one can put together as fun a hen weekend as we can!
- You are always in charge and control of your booking
- We can pretty much take part of every aspect of your booking so it's no hassle!
- Plenty of great choices when it comes to accommodation
- We have friendly staff who will do all they can to make sure your booking is perfect
Why Newquay Is A Great Hen Weekend Location
Ah the nice little seaside town of Newquay. This is a town that is just perfect n pretty much every way for a hen weekend. You have many fun things that you can do during the day here. Some indoors and many that make great use of the Newquay outdoors as well. And there is the nightlife. The nightlife here is really fun and I am sure you hen night will be filled with plenty of cocktails and loads of laughs.
This is a real tourist friendly town and there are many things to see and do here. But one thing that I think really captures the true spirit of Newquay is a nice walk or a picnic on Fistral Beach. Of course in the winter this is kind of tough, but it's still worth a wander down there.
What To Do During The Day In Newquay
Here are a few ways that you ladies can have some fun in Newquay during the day.
Newquay Zoo
A zoo during a hen weekend? Well yes, Newquay Zoo is freaking awesome and this is the kind of place that you ladies could easily spend a whole day at. You get to check out all kinds of cool animals. Some of them you are even allowed to pet and feed. I would not recommend doing this with some of the big cats! Anyway they have areas to eat and drink and they even have some shows on as well. In all this is just a fun day out.
Asylum Entertainment are the masters when it comes to putting people in big inflatable balls! That is pretty much what Zorbing is all about! You will go into a giant inflatable ball, think of it like the kind of thing a hamster goes in so it can roll around the floor. From there, you have a few different options to you. You can do a little Zorbing on water, you can do it on the beach or you can slam into each other and have a laugh. This is silly, this is loud and it's what a hen weekend should be all about.
Surfing Lesson
There is a law that says if you come to Newquay for a hen weekend that you must partake in some surfing action…… well I think there is a law. This is one of the best surfing schools in Newquay and they will make sure that your hen party has a blast. They will teach you all the basics of surfing, but really this is more about having fun than actually learning to surf. Let me tell you watching one of your friends fall of the board is always funny.
Coasteering (For All Fitness Levels)
This is a once in a lifetime adventure that not enough people take on! You will all be kitted out in a wet suit and safety gear and then you need to get from point A to point B or Z or however that saying goes. You will need to swim in the sea, wide through shallow pools, climb up rocks, look in and explore caves and so much more. You get to see a side of Newquay that not many people do. This can be quite a tough journey, but they do have different treks to suit all fitness levels.
Eating & Shopping In Newquay
For a nice and intimate dining experience I highly recommend Little Kahuna this is a fun little family run place that has an open kitchen so you can see your food being made and they also have a good menu with many different dishes ranging from a nice Goan fish curry to a slow roasted pork. As this is Newquay you might want to eat on the beach, well the amazing Lusty Gaze was voted as one of the most romantic spots in the country as its pretty much right on the beach.
What To Do During Your Hen Night In Newquay
Newquay has some awesome activities that will keep you busy and having a great time during the day, but the nightlife here is also a good laugh. Here are some of the best places that this little slice of Heaven has to offer.
Berties Club
This is a club that has that VIP edge! If you want your hen night to be special, wild and just down right cool as ice then you need to get all your fine behinds to Berties Club. This on just a regular night is a cool club, but they also attract a ton of great celebrity DJ's here. Ranging from Aston from JLS, Scott Mills and Judge Jules to name a few. For a great club night, you will find it hard to beat Berties.
Tall Trees Night Club
Three floors, five bars and a ton of different areas to dance or relax make Tall Trees Night Club one of the best clubs in Newquay. Tall Trees love hen groups so if you want you can even book ahead to get on the guest list and they will make sure you are taken well care of and that your hen night is one of the greatest of all time. For a fun night this is the type of club you want to go to.
The Lane Theatre
For a little slice of live entertainment in Newquay you will want to spend a couple of hours in the evening at The Lane Theatre. This is a really nice little venue that plays host to many different types of stage show. One night there might be a live production, another night there might be a comedian on stag heck just the other week they had a psychic medium doing….. whatever it is they do! This is a great venue and a good way to relax after a hard day doing some of the crazy daytime activities that are on offer.
Fistral Beach Bar
Newquay can see you ladies run ragged during the day so at night you may want to have a few nice quiet drinks to recharge the batteries before you hit up a club. Well one of the best places you can do this is the amazing Fistral Beach Bar, this bar is so close to the beach that if it was any closer your feet would be wet. They have a great bar with all your favourite drinks and best of all, just a really cool and laid back atmosphere.
How To Get Here
Newquay is very easy to get to as to be honest if you get on the A30 or the A39 you can get here by keep on heading East. The drive here for many is seen as a huge part of the fun, but as this is a hen weekend, you may find no one wants to drive. Then you can get the train which is always hassle free and ideal for a hen weekend.


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The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is preparing to launch its 35th Annual Trade Show & Seminars Jan. 18-19, 2018. The two-day event will include seminars, as well as over 130 manufacturer and suppliers displaying, demonstrating and promoting the newest products and technology in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Continuing Education Units are available for attendees.
The Roofing and Waterproofing Industry Breakfast on Jan. 18, 2018, opens Roofing Week in Chicago. This popular industry event is free to roof consultants, specifiers, building owners, building managers, and code officials. There is a nominal charge for contractors, manufacturers and distributors to attend. Entrance to the exhibition hall and the remaining seminars is free.
For more information, call (708) 449-3340 or visit www.CRCA.org.
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Large Area Rugs vs. Carpeting: Which Should you Choose?
Carpeting and large area rugs are both able to add a little warmth and color to uncovered floors, but that doesn't mean it's always easy to choose between the two. Fortunately, we've been providing carpets and repairing rugs for decades around Wheaton, Naperville and Lisle, so we've got plenty of advice to offer.
The Pros and Cons of Large Area Rugs
Most advantages revolve around the fact that rugs aren't fixed to one place. You can clean them more easily, and the airflow beneath them can help prevent mold. Being able to switch up rugs without tearing up the floor lets you change the character of a room in a flash, especially since rugs tend to come in bolder colors and more unique styles than carpeting. You'll also want to think about rugs if you have a very attractive underfloor — you might not want to show off bare concrete, but polished wood is beautiful when combined with a large area rug.
That said, rugs can slip as you walk across them or present edges to trip on, and they only provide insulation across a certain section of your flooring. While a quality rug pad can prevent slippage, it's just another consideration to take into account.
The Pros and Cons of Carpeting
Carpeting is far more common than the use of large area rugs, and that's no coincidence. Since they are fixed to the floor, they are slip- and trip-resistant, and cushioned padding can be fitted underneath to reduce heat-loss and sound transmission even further. There won't be any uncovered areas, and the more neutral colors and styles of carpets are often preferable, especially if you want to unify the appearance of many rooms on the same floor.
However, carpeting is generally costlier to buy and clean than large area rugs. Installation will take more time, and carpeting is subject to getting worn down in high-traffic areas.
Still Need Help Deciding Between Large Area Rugs and Carpeting?
If you're still not 100% sure which option is right for you, remember that the team here at Russell Martin Carpet and Rugs is just a phone call or email away. We're always happy to help, so don't hesitate to contact us today or visit us in Naperville.


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Today at our hockey blog we reacted to the news that Roberto Luongo will start game one, unveiled our new partnership with PlayNow Sports that includes a wicked offer for CanucksArmy readers and set up tonight's game with a podcast. Of course if you want to read our absurdly exhaustive series preview, do that before the playoff opener!
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Despite being shut down by Mike Gillis earlier this year, Manny Malhotra still feels like he can play and contribute at the NHL level, and from the sounds of it, he'll do what he can to return to action this offseason. ""The playing feeling is not going away," he told Jim Jamieson recently, adding "We'll see what the opportunities are this summer." Damn. [White Towel]
Excellent analysis from Daniel Wagner breaking down Vancouver's penalty-killers. What I've found with analyzing short-handed scoring chance data in the past is that the team's best penalty-kill personnel are also generally the guys who give up scoring chances against at the highest rate. It's the main reason I've never used our in-house data in a similar manner to what Daniel does here with Fenwick. At least in terms of surrendering quality looks against, there's just a huge difference between playing against the opposition's first unit night after night and doing what Dale Weise and Mason Raymond do as Vancouver's third short-handed unit. Anyway Daniel does well to qualify this factor and this is a fantastic post. [Pass it to Bulis]
Battle of California's Megalodon chats about the Sharks v. Canucks series with NM. [Nucksmisconduct]
Cam Cole on Luongo starting game one of the postseason for the Canucks: "it was practically guaranteed to happen the minute Luongo found himself still Vancouver property when the trade deadline passed." Yep. [Vancouver Sun]
Nice series preview from J.D. Burke, who is picking the Canucks in six. [We've Got Twins]
Caylie King isn't sure the Canucks should be favoured, but tends to think they'll win this particular coin flip. [Canucks Hockey Blog]
Canucks broadcast statistician Evan Morgan hasn't missed a game in forty years. Unreal, what a fantastic untold story. [YVR]
Kevin Bieksa, all around good dude so long as you're not playing against him or rooting for a team that's playing against him, emphatically says that the Canucks would support a gay teammate. [The Province]
Harrison Mooney profiles Zack Kassian's mullet and speculates about what he might look like if Vancouver's postseason extends beyond this first round. [Pass it to Bulis]
The Legion of Blog team, which I believe is now just Jordan Bowman and Wyatt Arndt (with Steve Shalagan getting the Billy Preston treatment, put together an excellent public service announcement reminding fans not to jinx the Canucks. [Legion of Blog]
The Sharks on the record say they don't really care whether or not it's Roberto Luongo or Cory Schneider in net for the Canucks. [White Towel]
Finally you should totally sign up for StreakCred – the new playoff pool game from the Nation Network. For only $20 you can win solid prizes and a portion of the proceeds go to supporting the MS Bike Tour and the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society. You can SIGN UP HERE.


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Africa's AIDS Orphans
Video: Living by 'ubuntu'
A spiritual perspective
Helping children in crisis
How can we help African children orphaned by AIDS?
The Monitor is following two South African couples who have opened their hearts and stretched their resources to give AIDS orphans a family. Olga Thimbela and Pontsho Monamodi took in six nieces, nephews, and cousins who lost their mothers to AIDS. Celina and Pule Seloma, an older couple whose only son was killed, are foster parents to an orphaned boy with HIV. They represent thousands of families on the front lines of an epidemic that is overwhelming South Africa. Their stories have heartbreak, but also tell of hidden strengths: faith, persistence, African traditions of generosity, and love.
Part 4
AIDS: How South Africa is beating the epidemic
AIDS turning point: The spread of infection has slowed sharply and those infected are living close-to-normal lives. Still, an exhausted nation deals with the aftereffects.
AIDS: Orphanage closes its hospice, babies no longer dying
AIDS killed a baby a week during the height of the epidemic at the Cotlands child-care facility in South Africa. But because treatment has improved so much, infected babies aren't being abandoned as much, nor are they dying.
Olga Thimbela, Pontsho Monamodi
AIDS in Africa: The invisible burden
VIDEO: Monitor staff photographer Melanie Stetson Freeman reports on one South African woman's struggle to help keep her family, which has been affected by AIDS, together.
Celina and Pule Seloma
The last time we saw Gift, in May 2010, he was living happily with his foster parents, Celina and Pule Seloma,Pule, in Dobsonville, outside Johannesburg (see Part 3 update, below.) An AIDS orphan, he was taken from his birth mother at the age of 4 because of neglect and had lived with the Selmoas ever since. But on the Monitor's last visit, his birth mother had reappeared and was lobbying to get him back.
A social worker told us that wouldn't happen.
But upon recontacting the family in May, the Monitor was told that Celina died early this year after being injured in an auto accident while traveling with a social worker to get Gift's birth certificate. Since Pule was ill at the time, Gift – who would now be 10 – was sent back to live with his birth family. The Monitor was unable to do a fully reported story on Gift for our latest installment on AIDS and the affected families we have been covering for six years.
The Monitor will follow up on Gift – and reports we have that he now is living with his grandmother in Limpopo province, about 3 hours from Johannesburg by car – in future installments.
Part 3
Celina and Pule Seloma
Olga Thimbela, Pontsho Monamodi
Video: Holding on to Gift
Gift's birth mother confronts his foster parents
The familiar heartbreak of South Africa AIDS orphans: Gift's foster mother is confronted by his birth mother.
Video: A heart too big for their pocketbook?
A foster mother can't cope
Like many shouldering the burden of South Africa AIDS orphans, foster mother Olga Thimbela tearfully wonders if her goodwill in adding six extended family members to three children of her own was a mistake.
South Africa AIDS orphans overwhelm social work services
Lora Doman has 450 cases to keep track of: A daunting challenge typical amng those in social work services providing care and protection of South Africa AIDS orphans.
Part 2
Celina and Pule Seloma
Olga Thimbela, Pontsho Monamodi
Video: Gift gains a sister but loses a sister
AIDS orphan copes without his sister
Gift started kindergarten this year, but misses his sister who was taken away in a custody dispute.
Video: Let's talk about sex
The challenge of raising teens in AIDS-ravaged South Africa
Thabang Thimbela's foster parents struggle to guide him and his foster sister Bulelwa through the temptations of adolescence.
Part 1
Celina and Pule Seloma
Olga Thimbela, Pontsho Monamodi
Video: Gift and Mary get a new home
Couple finds a new beginning in 'Gift'
Ever since their 21-year-old son was killed six years ago, Celina Seloma told her husband, Pule, that she wanted a child in their lives.
Video: A young family suddenly grows
In AIDS' wake, new family
Olga and Pontsho Monamodi added six children to their family after Olga's sister and aunt both died.
Social workers in short supply in South Africa
The caseload at Roodepoort Child Welfare Society has risen from between 60 and 80 a year to well over 1,000.


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Another volunteer work team from Bloomberg came out to Snyder's Farm to help pick Aronia berries. Aronia berries, (Chokeberries) are cultivated as ornamental plants and as food products. The sour berries can be eaten raw off the bush, but are more frequently processed. They can be found in wine, jam, syrup, juice, soft spreads, tea, salsa, chili starters, extracts, beer, ice cream, gummies and tinctures. The name "chokeberry" comes from the astringency of the fruits, which create a sensation making one's mouth pucker.
We thank Bloomberg for their helping hands helping Bentley and Snyder's Farm for their generous produce donations!


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Remember the good…
Join Sadie McCormick's children, Hunter McCormick and Jaylinn Cahill, as they dive into their mother's past by discovering a diary she left behind for them. They know it's not going to be easy but they'll always have the memories of the good times, even when those good times were cut short.
Survive the past…
Discover how she was able to endure the past when the one person she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with turned out to be a nightmare she never saw coming.
Love Always…
Hunter and Jaylinn take away Sadie's most important life lesson…always love with all your heart. It's her last wish and one Hunter and Jaylinn have no issue with following since their teacher was such an amazing woman and mother to them.
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I am a huge fan of the Love Series by Megan Smith and couldn't wait to read Sadie's words. Throughout the series Sadie was the wise quiet once. She sat back and let her children find their way, sure she was there for them in any way they needed them but she let them lead the way.
So once again doing everything she can to help them understand, she decided to write them a special journal to help explain things as they happened in their lives. Loosing a parent is never easy and as hard as reading Sadie's words is for Hunter and Jaylinn, it helps them feel closer to her.
As Sadie tells her story, it helps us to understand some of the things that she did over the years. Hunter and Jaylinn discussing each little story and how they feel about it and the way she handled things kind of gets ya right in the heart. By the time I finished the final words of Sadie, I was a blubbering mess. Please grab the tissue before you start.
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