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Homes not Houses:Building a Sustainable Future Together A project funded by:
The European Union funded housing project with a financial envelope of €14.7 Million, made further progress during this year. Launched in January 2016 and jointly implemented by Habitat for Humanity and World Vision Lanka, the project will benefit 215,000 people.
The inauguration ceremony of the EU project took place on 15th February 2017 in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, which was attended by the Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for the Delegation of the European Union (EU), H.E. Mr. Tung-Laï Margue.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for the Delegation of the European Union (EU), HE Tung-Laï Margue said, "I am hopeful that this project will assist in providing returnee families with not just homes and livelihood alternatives but also the necessary support to rebuild a life and a future for themselves. The goal has always been to turn the cycle of impoverishment and reliance to that of self-sufficiency, and I am encouraged to see that we are moving in the right direction through this initiative".
The project, which intends to bridge the gap between relief, rehabilitation and development, aims to build 2,315 houses and repair 140 homes in 31 divisions for internally displaced persons and returnees across Batticaloa, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu District. In the year under review, the selection of beneficiaries was completed. Additionally, disbursements to the beneficiaries have been made and construction activities have duly commenced in the year under review.
Building on the growing focus on sustainability, Habitat for Humanity has contracted suppliers of alternate materials and techniques which will not only result in the use of locally manufactured earth blocks and construction materials, but will also promote sustainable construction methods and reduce construction costs.
"The project is aptly entitled 'Homes not Houses'. Indeed we wish to see thriving communities that are self-sufficient, stable and strong, once our building work is done and we are long gone. Thanks to the focus of this funding from the European Union the project aims to boost the local economy by investing in earth-based technologies which are cost-effective and sustainable," said Torre Nelson, Area Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka is proud to be a key player in the implementation of this project which is very much aligned to our vision of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Project Highlights
• Access to permanent housing for people in the war-torn East of Sri Lanka.
• Homes built using sustainable and innovative materials such as compressed stabilised earth blocks and earth concrete blocks.
• Appropriate incremental building through microcredit to expand a home or create a place of business.
• "Flanking measures" relating to general livelihood support for families and communities such as vocational training in construction, training in appropriate building materials and methods, and forming and strengthening small and medium enterprises to be provided by World Vision Lanka.
• Training families in financial literacy including savings plans, microfinance and basics of business.
• Improved access to appropriate microfinance and management of debt.
• A more holistic approach of strengthening community-based organisations, supporting disaster risk reduction, peace building and gender equity.
Project Milestones
Duration: 36 months, to be completed in 2019
• Contract signed: 7th December 2015
• Commencement: 15th January 2016
• Groundbreaking: 15th February 2017
• CSEB model house to be constructed in July 2017
Indian Housing Project
A project funded by:
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka has successfully completed the construction of 3,713 houses in Trincomalee and Batticaloa for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as part of the Indian Housing Project in 2016. Once again, our home-owner driven construction model witnessed a fulfilling partnership between the organization and the homeowners.
Consequent to the successful completion of this project, Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Government to implement a housing project for 350 Plantation Sector workers in Sri Lanka. The High Commission of India will spearhead the project to construct 4,000 homes for plantation workers in the Central and Uva Provinces of the country. This project constitutes part of the Government of India's commitment to construct 50,000 homes in Sri Lanka.
Habitat Sri Lanka in consultation with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Hill Country, New Villages and Infrastructure and Community Development, local authorities, the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) and estate management has commenced the process of constructing 100 homes for plantation workers in the Hellboda Estate, Pussellawa in the District of Kandy.
As part of this project 550 sq.ft. houses will be constructed for families under the accompanied home owner driven approach. This approach encourages homeowners to take ownership of their homes, with extensive orientation and training given on technical aspects and house lifecycle management. The participatory method of decision-making within this approach helps homeowners to develop their skills and self-reliance.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on 3rd June 2017 and was attended by the His Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu (High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka), Hon. P. Thigambaram MP (Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure & Community Development), Hon. Mano Ganesan MP (Minister of National Co-Existence Dialogue and Official Languages) and Hon. V.S. Radhakrishnan MP (State Minister of Education).
Project Highlights
• First targeted project for estate workers handled by Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka.
• Houses will be constructed according
to an innovative homeowner-driven model, wherein the Government of India, through its partners arranges technical support and financial assistance for the beneficiaries to undertake the construction of their homes themselves, encouraging homeowners to feel a sense of pride and ownership over their homes.
Project Milestones
Duration: 24 months, to be completed by 2018
• Contract signed: 9th June 2016
• Groundbreaking: 3rd June 2017
• Planned Completion: June 2018
Disaster Response: Kegalle Housing Project
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka partnered with Alwaleed Philanthropies in an initiative to rebuild the lives of families affected by landslides caused by Cyclone Roanu, in May 2016. Together with the Government of Sri Lanka, District Secretariat of Kegalle and Divisional Secretaries of Aranayake, Yatiyantota and Deraniyagala, 80 families were identified as key beneficiaries for the rebuilding initiative.
Cyclone Roanu, which hit Sri Lanka early last year, caused severe flooding and landslides, resulting in
more than 200 deaths, and displacing close to 300,000 others. The estimated destruction and damage across Sri Lanka reached 250–280 billion (US$1.7–2 billion) in total, including the loss of homes and livelihoods.
Alwaleed Philanthropies has supported Habitat for Humanity's work over the past years including the earthquakes in Ecuador, Japan and Nepal and a cyclone in Vanuatu. Alwaleed Philanthropies has come forward to support Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka's initiative
by providing a LKR 80 Million (USD 545,200) grant to construct 80 homes for victims of the landslides. Alwaleed Philanthroies supports emergency and disaster relief and reponse worldwide, regardless of gender, race or religion, of the people affected bt the disaster. It is the philanthropic arm of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz of the Saudi Arabian Royal family.
A Memorandum of Understanding between Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka and the Government of Sri Lanka's agents in Aranayake and Yatiyantota was signed in December 2016. Through the Kegalle Housing Project, Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka has pledged to construct 40 houses for the victims of landslides in Kalugala, Aranayake, 23 houses in Illukthenna Estate, Deraniyagala followed by the construction of 17 houses in Yatiyantota. The new houses will be stronger and better prepared for future disasters.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held in January 2017, and in a short span of just six months, the construction of all 80 houses was completed. Upon completion of this project, Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka handed over these completed homes to the beneficiary families in Aranayake, Yatiyantota and Deraniyagala at a celebration to commemorate National Housing Day in
Sri Lanka.
Project Highlights
• Each completed house contained
disaster resilient features recommended
by the National Building and Research
Organisation (NBRO).
• Each house was 550 sq. ft., in area
consisting of two bedrooms, a living room
and a kitchen.
– The houses in Yatiyantota were build inside
a Panawatte Estate – Rubber plantation (17)
– Deraniyagala houses were constructed
inside Illukktenna Estate -Tea plantation (23)
Provision of Clean Water, Latrines and WASH Training
(access to water, adequate sanitation and hygiene)
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The Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC) funded GBP 100,000 project titled 'Provision of clean water, latrines and WaSH training came to a successful conclusion in June 2017. The project which was undertaken by Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain in April 2016 was aimed at providing access to water, adequate sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) facilities and training to two neighbouring rural villages in the Matale District. Located in the mountainous terrain of the Central Province of Sri Lanka, this project sought to address the needs of the vulnerable communities inhabiting these two villages, who have limited access to clean water and lack awareness regarding basic WASH practices.
This project successfully facilitated access to clean water for over 1,300 people living below the national poverty line in the villages of Navarathnegoda and Bandarapola. Sanitation facilities were built for 82 families living in these villages; while a further 12 sanitation facilities were built in the two main schools identified in Navarathnegoda and Bandarapola villages.
This project also aimed at educating and raising awareness among the residents of these two villages and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) on the benefits of clean water and sanitation. More than 650 individuals benefited from the WASH training conducted under the auspices of this project.
In the target community of Navarathnegoda, prior to the implementation of this project, the closest source of water was rife with hazards. The only path it could be reached through was narrow and steep and residents had reported numerous snake and wild boar attacks along this trail. Some residents were only able to collect water twice during the week. This water was used sparingly and members of the same family were forced to re-use dirty water to bathe. This had caused the outbreak of a number of water-borne diseases in the community. There was also a high incidence of kidney disease due to the lack of drinking water.
The implementation of this water, sanitation and hygiene project has provided the families and students in the Navarathnegoda and Bandarapola communities with much needed access to clean water and hygienic sanitation facilities which will no doubt impact the health and living conditions of these families, students as well as future generations.
Project Highlights
• Construction of 82 latrines across both villages.
• Construction of 12 latrines in two main schools belonging to both villages – providing more than 500 students with access to adequate sanitation facilities.
• Providing essential WaSH training to the residents of both villages and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
• Raising awareness on good sanitation and hygiene practices among the communities.
• Reducing the possibility of individuals in these areas contracting disease and illnesses due to consumption of polluted water.
• Construction of a water pump and external pipe system to enable water transportation to an easily accessible water tank.
Project Milestones
Duration: 15 months, completed in June 2017
Contract signed: 23rd March 2016
Project Commencement: 26th March 2016
Completed: 30th June 2017
Disaster Response:
Rebuilding the lives of flood affected employees
Sri Lanka was severely hit by Cyclone Roanu in early May 2016 which ravaged many parts of Sri Lanka, causing landslides and heavy flooding, leaving thousands displaced. To help rebuild lives, Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka has partnered with two Corporates to reconstruct the homes of employees whose families had been severely affected by the floods and landslides.
Brandix Housing Project
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka partnered with Brandix Lanka Limited to assist in the re-building and repair of the homes of 13 Brandix employees adversely affected by the floods and landslides caused by the tropical storm Roanu which struck Sri Lanka in May 2016. Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka monitored, managed and implemented the project while Brandix Lanka Limited funded this project.
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Manfighters can be a real challenge. If you get a rooster that turns mean on you, and wants to attack you every time he sees you, you have a couple of options. You can try to fix the problem, you can live with it, or you can cull the bird, and have a nice chicken dinner! If you decide to fix the problem, I have listed below some methods to try to straighten him out.
The first thing you need to do, is make sure that you don't kick the bird away from you, or act aggressive towards him in any way. A good breeder never takes aggressive action against a manfighting rooster, as this will only hurt the situation.
For mild cases, you can sometimes just take a bucket into the pen with you, sit down, and spend time with your birds. You can take treats with you, and work on getting them to eat out of your hand. Then eventually, handling the birds too. When feeding time comes, sit down on your bucket, and spread a little food on the ground next to your feet, and get the birds to come right up next to you to feed. Once they get used to this, start trying to get them to feed out of your hand buy putting small amounts of feed in your cupped hand, and holding it out for them. You can use the treats for this too, like holding an apple for them to peck on. If your rooster comes up to you acting aggressive, talk soothing to him, and gently push him back if he looks like he is going to hit you. As the birds become more used to you, start touching them as you feed them too. The more they are comfortable with your touch, the friendlier they will become. If you get to the point you can pick up the rooster without chasing him, do so, and pet him on his chest, and talk soothing to him. Some people like to wear the thin cotton gloves so they are softer on the bird, and can help them feel more comfortable being held. If this works, all you have to do is keep doing it to keep your fowl friendly.
In extreme cases, you will need to separate the rooster from all other birds, and keep him from seeing them also. Someplace inside where you can keep it dark will help. Place him in this dark room, and leave him there for a couple days or so, without feed, and water, so he is very hungry and thirsty when you see him next time. After this, feed him a small amount of food, and water him. Work with some of the same methods above to get him to eat out of your hand, so you can touch him. You might be surprised how happy he will be to see you after being alone in the dark, and hungry! After a couple of weeks of this, and he responds well, move him to a pen in the light again, and while his is up and alert, put a hen in the pen with him and leave her there. This is like praising him, and he knows you are his friend, and gave him a girlfriend. If you can get this to work, just keep handling him, and working with him, and he might come around. If none if this works, cull him. Good luck!

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Media Release – 28 September 2016
Port Otago continues to deliver, reporting an improved dividend of $7.3 million to its parent Otago Regional Council (ORC) for the year to June 2016.
Group profit was recorded as $34.1 million compared to $52.4 million for 2015, though last year's results included $27.9 million from the sale of the Port's strategic investment in the Lyttelton Port Company.
The performance came on the back of a 6% increase in export container volumes and higher investment property valuations. It wasn't all plain sailing however, with lower log volumes, reduced containerised imports and less cruise vessels impacting the result.
Container throughput of 172,400 teu (twenty foot equivalent units) was slightly off prior year's volumes, log exports from both Dunedin and Port Chalmers were at 813,000 tonnes from last year's record 840,000 tonnes and cruise ship visits were down six from last season to 70 vessels.
Logs continued to represent more than 60% of total conventional tonnage of 1.3 million tonnes.
Rental income from Port Otago's property investment subsidiary Chalmers Properties Limited (CPL) contributed $14 million to revenue of $77.8 million. CPL's portfolio was valued at $296 million, an increase of $32 million from the previous year largely as a result of a 24% increase in the Auckland portfolio to $112 million. 50% of the value of the portfolio, however, remains in Dunedin.
Port operations capital expenditure of $30.7 million, funded through cash and a $1.1 million increase in borrowings, reflected the cost of the 'Next Generation' infrastructural work including channel and berth deepening of $4.7 million, warehouse expansions of $12.6 million and the purchase of the tug Arihi and barge Hapuka for a combined $8.2 million.
Presenting the results to the ORC today, Port Otago chairman David Faulkner said the results had been gratifying in light of some challenging economic circumstances during the year.
"Our improved export full container volume is a very good outcome considering that one of our most important exports, dairy, was down by 5%."
Faulkner said that it was exciting to have 87 cruise vessels confirmed for the upcoming season, including the 348 metre Ovation of the Seas which would arrive this December. "It will be a busy time for the port but also for the greater economy of the region."
Faulkner said a clear highlight of the year had been progress made across the $45 million 'Next Generation' infrastructural upgrade. "This programme will have massive benefits for our business and for exporters, allowing new generation vessels more flexibility to add more cargo and improve their efficiency because they can arrive deeper at Port Chalmers and then sail deeper too."
"Port Otago is bang on target with the other elements of this programme, including extensions to the warehouse storage capacity at both Port Chalmers and Sawyers Bay, delivery of both the tug Arihi and barge Hapuka and work now commencing on dredging to the next stage 14-metre channel depth, which should be completed by this time next year."
Port Otago also recently announced a $15 million, 135m extension to the existing 300m multipurpose wharf at Port Chalmers.
Faulkner confirmed that tenders for that work would go out next month with construction due to start from May next year.
"Driving all of this has been our executive management team, led by port CEO Geoff Plunket. Recently we announced Geoff's intention to retire at the end of 2017, providing enough to time to recruit a new CEO. The board is well advanced in that process and would expect to make an announcement by November.
"Ahead of his retirement, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the board to thank Geoff for his leadership of the company over the past 12 years. Board member Ross Black also retired during the year, following a 21-year involvement with the company. Ross's leadership was instrumental to the ongoing success of the port and the board wishes him well."
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For further comment:
Mr David Faulkner
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Power to people
Like thousands of others in Pasadena, our electric power went out last Wednesday night. After several days and cold nights of waiting and hoping for a quick solution, we finally contacted Councilman Steve Madison's office. Taka Suzuki, field representative for Councilman Madison, promptly returned our calls and emails. She kept us updated on the repair situation while working to get power back to "the island," as it is fondly called. By Tuesday power was restored to our block. Thank you, Taka; you are an example of what caring and efficient government is all about.
Grateful residents
Kaweah Drive, Pasadena
Temple power
I was very aware what these crews were up against as I watched numerous high-power lines snap and poles break, falling into the streets during the windstorm that left thousands of residents in Temple City and surrounding areas in the dark. I was a communications op in the U.S. Army; I have gaffed with spikes into many power poles, but this situation was much more complex as it was high-power lines being snapped like spaghetti.
Temple City has a great number of elderly who depend on power to survive. It was no small job; in fact these guys went out of their ways to help the community.
My mother is not doing so well; she is elderly and in need of oxygen, so without hesitation one of the crew members supplied her with a temporary generator to supply her oxygen machine with the needed power.
These guys did a damn good job. They answered many questions without hesitation and with human compassion.
Thank you very much, Edison crews.
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Temple City
Rio Hondo mess
Regarding the Dec. 8 article on Rio Hondo College President Dr. Ted Martinez's grievance: As stated by Professor Vann Priest, there's much more at stake here, namely the long-honored principle in California's community colleges of shared governance between academic faculty, classified support staff and administration. At the root of Dr. Martinez's "grievance" are at least two items: first, the attitude cited by Professor Priest emanating from Martinez of "I am the president; I make the decisions," and second, the practical results this attitude has had on the whole of the campus staff, but particularly on the classified support staff, who unlike academic faculty, do not enjoy the protection of tenure, and are therefore more vulnerable and indeed have been subjected to the capricious and arbitrary treatment by administration, with at least two or three casualties among the classified staff over the past year.
Dr. Martinez's and the administration's real beef against Young, Javanmard, and Wetsman is that they, as leaders of our faculty association, have publicly come forward in solidarity with our classified support staff for their protection, and for sensibly conveying the message to our tenured faculty of our need to stand behind them; for if we look the other way, we tenured faculty may be next to receive the ill-treatment of the administration.
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Little Warrior
by Ronnee
Disclaimer: All characters from the TV show Man from U.N.C.L.E. belong to the show's owners, not to me. I make no money from writing, I do it for fun. I have nothing worth suing, so please don't.
"Ilya, moi brat, slushatye. Matrushska..." His older brother's voice broke as he pulled Ilya from his bed. "The Germans caught her. Take the others and run. I'll make sure no one sees you."
Ilya shook his hair out of his face. It was too long again, but there hadn't been time to cut it. They had been too busy trying to stay out of the hands of the soldiers. With swift, practiced moves he slipped on his shoes and slung his bag over his shoulder. Wordlessly he dragged his little sisters out of the bed they shared.
"Natashka, Katya, we must go now." Ilya whispered. They nodded, their blue eyes wide with fear. Quickly they pulled on their shoes and coats before following him into the dark winter night.
"God watch over you, Ilyuska Nikovech." He heard his brother whisper as they slipped past him.
Moments later, a yell rang out behind them and Ilya shoved the girls into the underbrush. He knew this part of the forest well enough that he knew he could keep them safe until they reached their father. When their little home went up in flames, Ilya made the girls hide their faces so they could not see. He covered their ears with his jacket, his eyes firmly fixed on the spectacle in the clearing.
Ilya forced his sisters to keep moving. It was cold but they had to keep going. His mother always told them to run to the river if the soldiers got close to them. The twins stumbled but kept on, not complaining... they knew better. Silence was their friend, both their parents and Piotr had drilled that into them. Now it was Ilya's turn to keep them safe, and he vowed that no one would hurt them.
"Ilya? My feet are wet." Katya's voice brought him out of reverie.
The trees around them parted, outlining the frozen river. Snow gleamed whitely at them, reflecting what little light was available and intensifying it. Everywhere he looked, footprints littered the snow. They crossed and recrossed each other, destroying any possibility of tracking the original set of footprints. The soldiers had already passed through here.
"Come, we go this way. Step where I step. Do not touch anything." Ilya stepped in front of his sisters, leading them along the edge of the river. He carefully counted his steps, Piotr had taught him the pathway. Fifteen steps and then turn, another ten steps, turn again.
"Children? What are you doing here?" The sentry's voice stopped them.
The man seemingly appeared out of nowhere, rifle held at ready. Ilya responded almost immediately, knocking both little girls into the snow, a knife appearing in his hand.
"Easy, boy." The man looked behind them, searching the trees for soldiers. After a long moment, he seemed satisfied. "You must be one of Nico's. Help the babies up and come."
Ilya stared at the man, taking in the ragged coat and clothes as well as noting the well cared for look of the rifle. His father told once that you could tell the resistance by their weapons. Worn but loved, Nico Kuryakin had explained. A German spy would wear clothes that were smeared with dirt but otherwise in good condition, their weapons were newer, less worn, less loved. A Russian spy would be in worn clothes with a poor rifle, but he would steal yours in a heartbeat. This man, tired looking, ragged clothes, loved rifle, he waited patiently, eyes scanning the forest until Ilya nodded. Then and only then did the man move, stepping to the side of the carefully measured path.
Ilya helped his sisters out of the snow, gently wiping the silent tears from their cheeks. Taking one girl's hand with each of his, he led them further into the forest. Behind them, he could hear the sentry speaking to his partner and then the man caught up with them.
"I will carry the little ones. They are tired." The man spoke in heavily accented Russian. Again he waited patiently for Ilya's nod before swinging the girls up into his arms. "We must move quickly. The German soldiers are close. Can you keep up, boy?"
"Da." Ilya stretched his legs, trying to keep pace with the sentry. He ran beside the fast moving man, refusing to say anything unless needed.
"He is out on his feet. Did you make him run the whole way?" A woman's voice asked. Ilya realized he was no longer moving and fell to the ground.
"He never spoke or complained. I did not know he was this bad." The sentry's voice answered. He felt a firm hand wrap something warm around him. "The girls slept in my arms the whole way. I could not carry all three."
"Nico will be back soon. Then we will know if they are his." The woman's voice again. This time it was closer and a hand rested against Ilya's forehead. "At least he is not sick."
"Pack, my daughter. You and the children will be leaving soon." A new voice spoke, and the words did not quite make sense. Ilya opened his eyes to see a dark eyed old man looking down at him. "This one is a fighter. He can stay with us. The others, they must be hidden away."
"Papa." The woman protested. Ilya turned his head to stare at her. He had never seen a woman wearing pants before. His mother and grandmother always wore skirts and their hair bound up under their kerchiefs. This woman's hair fell in wild disarray to past her shoulders, forming a dark covering for her back. She froze when he reached out and touched an unbound tress. Slowly her face turned to him and laughing brown eyes met his. "Awake, little man?"
Ilya nodded, watching her curiously.
"Are all the people in your family white haired?" She smiled as she asked it, her hand reaching to free her hair from his grasp. He nodded again and flushed. "What is your name?"
"His name is Ilya Nicovech Kuryakin." The old man answered for him. "He is Nico's younger son. The sleeping ones would be Ikaterina and Natasha, am I right, Ilyushka?"
Ilya knew his eyes were wide in surprise as he watched the old man correctly gesture to his sisters.
"Papa, he doesn't speak our language. You're scaring the boy."
"Nonsense. He is special, this one. He knows." The man smiled. "Hurry and pack. Nico and the others will be back soon. We will have to leave with the dawn."
"We will have to leave when Papa arrives." Ilya couldn't help whispering. "They caught Piotr. He knows how to get here."
The woman looked from her father to Ilya and back. Her eyes were wide as she slowly backed away. Finally she nodded and turned, not quite running in her haste to quit the room.
"So the little warrior speaks." The old man grinned and offered his hand. "Come, you must eat now. It will be a long time before we eat again."
Ilya accepted the offered hand. The moment his hand touched the man's he knew his life was about to change.
"So you speak Rom. Who taught you?" The dark eyes watched him as the man filled a bowl with stew.
"My babushka." Ilya answered before mumbling a prayer over his food. The man crowed in delight.
"Your grandmother was one of us then! Good little warrior! We will train you well." The open joy in the man's face was a shock to Ilya. Neither of his parents approved of the things his grandmother taught him, but they were too busy surviving and fighting the invaders to argue with what he learned.
"Marco!" The sound of Nicolai Kuryakin's voice echoed through the cave. Heavy footsteps raced towards the room. Instinctively, the old man grabbed up his rifle as Ilya's knife appeared in a white knuckled grip. "Did the children...?"
Ilya was shocked at the distraught look on his father's face. He rarely saw such naked emotion there. A mix of tears and worry and downright fear was etched across pale skin. His father's blue eyes were red rimmed, haunted. Before Ilya could drop the blade in his hand, his was buried in his father's arms.
"Ilya! Moi cin. Boshe moi! Ochen spacibo!" The broken words and phrases told him even more how much Nicolai had feared losing them.
"Papa? Gde Mama?" The dazed little voice from the cot broke into their reunion.
Pale eyes darted from Ilya to the two little girls. "Did they see?"
Ilya shook his head.
"Did you see?"
He nodded. His father winced and sighed. After a long moment, he turned to the girls and spread his arms. They both flew into his embrace, wriggling their way close to both their father and their brother.
"We must leave," Nico whispered to the three children. His eyes met Ilya's and closed. "I want you to go with my friends. They will take you to a safe place. You will stay there until the war is over and I can come back for you."
"The boy stays with us, Nico." The harsh voice made Ilya look up. A man stood beside Marco, his rifle held easily in one hand. "The old one has foreseen his stay with the underground."
"It was old Marco who told Piotr to teach him the back way to the cave." The voice continued. "I think he's probably right again. Besides, no one would ever believe such an innocent looking face could be dangerous."
"My Ilya is only a child. He isn't even eight yet."
"He will have time to be a child later, my friend. Right now we must all stay alive. And to do that we have to use every advantage we have."
"So be it." Nico's father sounded broken. "I have already lost one son to the soldiers. Now I risk the other."
"But if he is trained by Marco, it will be much less of a risk."
"We don't have time. The soldiers are close! Sergei just came in... they have found the first marker." The woman raced up to them, panting slightly. "The others have left. We have to leave now!"
"We'll discuss this later." The leader stepped forward and grabbed Natasha, thrusting her into the woman's arms. "Are the charges set?"
"Yes, Stefan finished with them hours ago." The woman grabbed a blanket from the cot and wrapped it around the girl, settling her on her hip. "Nico, let's go."
Nico Kuryakin stood, his arms cradling his other daughter. He turned to the old man and for a moment his eyes seemed to spit fire. "I place my son in your care, Marco. See that you take good care of him."
"Oh, I will, Nico. This boy has a long journey ahead of him and this
is only the beginning of it." Marco smiled, his words mysterious to Ilya.
"Come, Ilyushka. We have a long ride ahead of us."


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→ December 8th 2011;
I got the approval to run one of my current obsessions right now! I finished the listing only 5 days after recieving the approval email for the Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Kirishima Zen & Yokozawa Takafumi fanlisting~ join if you are a fan of their relationship! ♥
→ September 17th 2011;
Huge update! Finished two more fanlistings and revamps and after some thought, I have decided to close 5 of my fanlistings. Latest FLs: Inariya Fusanosuke (mangaka) and another adopted FL Seven Days Many thanks & love to Cozza ♥ Plus, new revamp for Renai Sousa \o/
→ September 7th 2011;
AH!! /o/ Thank you so much, Ai~ for allowing me to adopt the fanlisting for one of my all time favourite obsessions! The game series, Plants vs. Zombies!! ♥ ☠ ♥
→ September 2nd 2011;
Another Ao no Exorcist finished fanlisting dedicated to Fujimoto Shirou!! \o/
→ August 24th 2011;
I got the approval for + finished Ao no Exorcist Music Of fanlisting!! \o/
→ July 12th 2011;
Newly approved Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) Rin, Yukio & Shiemi fanlisting now finished~ My first 3 character relationship listing!! ♥
→ June 25th 2011;
My latest fanlisting is now complete! The Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) Take Off (Ending Theme) ♥
→ June 4th 2011;
Thank you Saya for allowing me to adopt the Iason Mink x Riki fanlisting from the series Ai no Kusabi! ♥ Plus new layout featuring an illustration from Yoneda Kou!
→ May 7th 2011;
Another new fanlisting on my recently approved for list finished! I am so happy that I got the approval to run this listing~ Takano Masamune & Onodera Ritsu from the series Sekaiichi Hatsukoi! ☆
→ April 20th 2011;
My latest fanlisting dedicated to the amazing series, Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) is now complete and open to NEW members!! I've also given Haruka & Yakumo fanlisting a revamp~! ♥
→ March 2nd 2011;
New layout for the Doushitemo Furetakunai fanlsiting~ in dedication for the series being licensed! ♥
→ February 17th 2011;
Finally got around to updating my wishlist & linkin buttons!
→ February 2nd 2011;
New finished fanlisting dedicated to the bl company Nitro+CHiRAL (Togainu no Chi, Lamento..) approved at the tfl. Please do join if you are also a fan! ^.^
→ January 6th 2011;
Happy New Year! I start my 2011 with a new finished listing, Ozawa Haruka & Saitou Yakumo from the series Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) and new layout for Fake: Randy 'Ryo' Maclean fanlisting!! ♥


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Manchester United gave Jose Mourinho a proper gift on his 55th birthday–an FA Cup win in his 100th match in charge of the club.
Manchester United progressed to the next round of the FA Cup after a four-goal rout against giant killers Yeovil Town on Friday night, with United's new No. 7 Alexis Sanchez picking up his first man of the match award.
Darren Way's side looked purposeful from the first whistle and put Manchester United under pressure with direct play and willingness to battle for loose balls.
Jordan Green in particular caused problems up against the inexperienced Victor Lindelof, and Yeovil almost took the lead early as the 22-year-old burst passed the Swedish defender and struck from an acute angle from 12 yards. Sergio Romero was equal to the effort and blocked the shot at the front post.
United's new No. 7 had a mixed half, but looked sharper and busier than any other player on the pitch as he looked to settle quickly with his new teammates.
Despite Mourinho's side establishing control of the game around 20 minutes in; the Glovers ensured the clash was no formality and again tested Romero, as towering center back Omar Sowunmi latched onto a deep free-kick from Jake Gray, but his effort was underwhelming and was gathered comfortably.
After a couple of half-chances, the pressure from the away side finally came to fruition. Sanchez drove at the back four and played in Marcus Rashford; who overindulged and lost possession, but the Englishman's persistence earned him a goal as he harried the defense and capitalized on a lapse in communication between defense and goalkeeper, slotting home from close range.
United's quality began to tell early in the second half and as they turned the screw, with Sanchez and Juan Mata dictating play in Yeovil's defensive third.
A corner proved to be a decisive moment for the home side in the 60th minute, but not in the way they were hoping. United broke quickly through Mata who found Sanchez high. The Chilean then bagged his first assist as a Red Devil, as he threaded in Ander Herrera; who struck a quality low finish across the keeper with his left foot.
Sanchez' debut came to an end in the 72nd minute after one too many rough challenges from the League Two outfit. United's man of the moment Jesse Lingard provided a fresh pair of legs and similar dogged work-rate in his absence.
The home side were living on scraps in the second half as United's attacking trio of Rashford, Lingard and Romelu Lukaku looked to increase their personal tallies, but they at least worked Romero with a long-shot courtesy of Bailey in the 83rd minute.
Lingard added his 12th of the season with a superb solo goal, as he traveled 15 yards with the ball at his feet and buried a low shot across the keeper from range in the 89th minute.
A professional performance was rounded off by substitute Romelu Lukaku, as the brawny Belgian latched onto a low cross from Marcos Rojo and smashed home, in the third and last minute of added time.
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Part 2 - The Ultimate Care Guide PDF is made available here to view.
Boa Constrictors are unique and amazing animals. It is this fascination with them that has led to this care guide and my entire website. I hope that the information that you find here will help with you day to day husbandry of boa constrictors, and help you in providing excellent care for your boa constrictor.
I would like to take this opportunity, up front, to challenge you to find a qualified exotics veterinarian before your boa purchase is made. If you already have your pet boa, then I challenge you to locate one NOW. It is so important that you know of a qualified exotics vet BEFORE you need one. This should go without saying, but care guides are good information, but there is NO substitute for a quality veterinarian. Please do not overlook this basic requirement
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Slovenija je odlična priložnost za nadaljnji razvoj in uvajanje sprememb na področju kmetijstva in Pametnih vasi Litija, januar 2019 – Evropski poslanec Franc Bogovič (SLS/EPP) je v intervjuju za ATV Litija spregovoril o aktualni migrantski politiki ter razlogih, ki so pripeljali do trenutne situacije v Evropi. Kot pravi, se jasno vidi problem evropskih držav, →
Serbia on the way to EU
MEPs Bogovič and Fajon call for a better perspective for the youth of the Western Balkans
Brussels, 21 June 2016 – With today's conference 'Better future for the youth in the Western Balkans' – organized with the support of the Slovenian Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Slovenian members of the European Parliament Tanja Fajon (S&D) and Franc Bogovič (EPP) stressed the importance of ensuring a better perspective for the region's youth. →
Vabilo na konferenco ?Better future for the youth in the Western Balkans?
V Evropskem parlamentu v Bruslju v torek, 21. junija 2016, evropski poslanec Franc Bogovič skupaj z evropsko poslanko Tanjo Fajon organizira konferenco z naslovom Better future for the youth in the Western Balkans. Namen konference je predstaviti skrb za prihodnost mladih v državah Zahodnega Balkana kot prizadevanje Slovenije, ki se izvaja na →
INVITATION / Better future for the youth in the Western Balkans
Better future for the youth in the Western Balkans Tuesday, 21 June 2016, from 9:30 to 13:00 European Parliament, room P4B001, Brussels A conference hosted by MEP Franc Bogovič and MEP Tanja Fajon Following the idea born in the framework of the Berlin process to improve the perspective of young generations in the Western →
Bogovič: Stable, democratic and economically successful Serbia is a prerequisite for stable entire Western Balkans
The EU must help Serbia on a path of urgent economic reforms Strasbourg, 3 February 2016 ? On today's third day of the February European Parliament session, Franc Bogovič, MEP (SLS/EPP), greeted the Report on progress of Serbia in 2015. In his opinion the report is balanced and very motivating, for which he →
Bogovič: The EU must open first negotiation chapters with Serbia as soon as possible this year and increase financial support for the countries currently most affected with refugee crisis
Meeting of the European MPs group Friends of Serbia with the Serbian minister for European integration Jadranka Joksimović on the process of Serbian moving closer to the EU and on refugee crisis Brussels, 16 September 2015 ? Member of the European Parliament Franc Bogovič (SLS/EPP) ? a member of the Delegation to the →
Tanjug / Joksimović, Bogovič discuss EU integration, funds
Beograd, 28 August 2015 – / via Tanjug – Serbian News Agency Serbia's Minister responsible for EU integration Jadranka Joksimovic and Slovenia's MEP Franc Bogovic discussed in Belgrade on Friday Serbia's next steps in the EU integration process, and Bogovic voiced the expectation that initial chapters in the →
VIDEO: Serbia on the way to EU
Roundtable ?Serbia on the way to EU?: The accession must continue to ensure development and more opportunities for Serbian society
Ljubljana, 22 May 2015 ? MEP Franc Bogovič hosted a roundtable ?Serbia on the way to EU? yesterday evening. The distinguished speakers debated on Serbia's accession process to the European Union, their motivation and the implementation of reforms, about the question of the enlargement of the EU, the positive and negative aspects of the accession →
European Western Balkans: Bogovič MEP calls on the EP to expedite the EU enlargement process to Western Balkans
19 May 2015 – MEP Franc Bogovič (SLS/EPP) wrote an article specifically for European Western Balkans on ?Development of agriculture in the Western Balkans?. The whole article "Bogovič MEP calls on the EP to expedite the EU enlargement process to Western Balkans and fortify the IPA for faster development of the region" is published here: →


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There are some straightforward dos and don'ts when it comes to athleisure fashion. But even if you can't fully get behind the trend, there's one thing we can all agree on—every woman should own a great pair of black workout leggings. They're versatile and stylish, and they look just as good while running errands as they do for an actual run. The key is to find the right pair. That's why Glamour reached out to five of the top celebrity trainers to find out which black leggings they're loving right now:
Known for her work with supermodels like Heidi Klum, Orbeck says: "I'm so into Fabletics right now. Who doesn't love a pair of tights that Kate Hudson designs and wears? My fave is the Salar Legging, which comes in an array of prints and colors, in addition to basic black. They fit great in the butt and have the perfect blend of transitional fabric. You should be able to run, squat and lunge in them one minute and then rock them with tall black boots the next. It's all about the fabric. They should have a perfect blend of moisture-absorbent wick with enough elasticity to do the workout job and take you to the streets."
Sweaty Betty 10k Run Tights, $109 and Koral Moto Leggings, $135
Miller gets clients like Nina Dobrev and Kellan Lutz in shape with her Lagree Method Pilates classes at The Studio(MDR) in Los Angeles. She says: "My go-to black leggings are the 10k Run Tights by Sweaty Betty for everyday wear. Not only are they so comfortable, but they elongate your legs while making everything look and feel super toned and tight! I am also obsessed with the black moto leggings by Koral Activewear. They're super flattering and sleek, and really spice up my workout outfit because they make me feel cool and chic. They're perfect for day or night."
Swan is known for her tough workouts as a trainer at Barry's Bootcamp where Julianne Hough chooses to break a sweat with her. She says: "My favorite brand right now is Puma. I love the texture and the design of their leggings, and their price point will not break the bank! They hold you in without being uncomfortable, are moisture-wicking, and the waistline is just perfect—not too high and not too low. Plus they fit my long legs."
Vie Activewear Rockell Compression Tights, $120
Celebrities like Naomi Watts and Sandra Bullock choose de la Rue's dance-inspired workouts to sculpt their bodies (you can too with her new Body by Simone DVD!). She says: "I am a huge fan of the Vie Activewear Rockell Legging in snow leopard. The print is cool and funky and the dry wick material means I can sweat in them all day long and still feel dry. The high-waisted band sucks in your tummy for those days you aren't feeling so fabulous—plus, they're an Australian brand. You can't get better than that!"
Outdoor Voices Warmup Legging, $90 and Sweaty Betty Dynamic Leggings, $130
Miller has attracted celebrities like the Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen, along with model and DJ Hannah Bronfman with her upbeat yoga style and technique. She says, "I have two obsessions: Outdoor Voices Warmup Legging in charcoal because they're so comfortable, high-waisted, and flattering. I also love Sweaty Betty Dynamic Leggings in black because they're stretchy, suck you in, and make you look thin. They're comfortable with a nice big fold-down waist."


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Creative Brand Identity
Why Cheap and FREE is NOT Always The Best
Logo, which is the beginning point of any brand / company, needs to cost you, especially when you will have it designed from multiple graphic designers to challenge their creativity and satisfy your hunger for innovation. Same goes for the brochure's booklet design, letterhead's contrast, business card design, or the creation of your overall brand identity.
If you will opt for the cheaper means and designs then you will have to compromise on the quality and creativity of the designs. Nothing comes free. You need a solid investment to build your creative brand identity once and for all and then sit and relax to enjoy the boost your brand identity will get.
For the new business startups, still there is one relieving thought that this is one-time cost only. You devise your logo once and be identified with it forever which is why it is not advisable to look for free design favors or cheaper short cut for establishing your creative brand identity. You need creative designs that could stand out from the crowd, empower you professionally and establish your solid identity in the perception of the potential customers.
Your business can save some money from using the cheaper routes but it will spoil your image and destroy your brand strategy and identity. You need to build your impact on your clients and that cannot be done by using the free ride or cheaper route.
Thus, it is a humble advice for all the readers or the business initiators, to look for an efficient creative brand identity even if it costs you a fortune.
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quarta-feira, 27 de julho de 2016
Flapper in fashion
The theme at the Three Muses is FLAPPER. I'm depicting two gorgeous flapper dresses. The first one was designed by Adrian in 1929; the second one by Alberta Ferreti in 2009. Although 80 years separate them they have very much in common. We can't say the same about the model. The second one is as beautiful as the first but much more slender and tall. An almost impossible woman that the fashion industry transforms into an impossible dream to most girls all over the world.
I did the background beginning from the first photo, then added textures by Parée.
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Really beautiful, Christine! The gorgeous blue really enhance the models :)ResponderExcluir
Lovely gowns but your background is fabulous...beautiful work.ResponderExcluir
The background you chose for the models is inspired. It sets them off to perfection. Interesting to see the transformation to the ultra slim, almost emaciated model that we see still today. How I wish plump would come back!!ResponderExcluir
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Andy Trigg
Technical Lead at REA Group, Agile Technologist
Andy Trigg is a Technical Lead at the REA Group. In the past he has held multiple senior engineering roles at various Software Organisations and was the Co-founder of Gigantiq, an Agile consultancy, and has extensive experience as a Melbourne based Agile consultant, and technologist.
Andy has more than nineteen years of experience in the IT industry and has spent the past decade heavily focused at applying and introducing Agile methods into a number of organisations of various sizes.
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Adventures in a Micro-service world at REA
In this session, attendees will learn about the implementation of a micro-services architecture at REA. This will include the drivers for choosing to implement micro-services, how the adoption of micro-services has driven changes to infrastructure, deployment, testing, monitoring and support, and even team structures. We'll share lessons that we have learned and things that have gone well and less well, and some of the approaches and tools that we've adopted to make the approach sustainable.
The session will be presented as a case study of a set of ongoing projects at REA which are transitioning from legacy monolithic applications to an application and integration architecture with small independently-deployed services. We will provide participants with references to existing industry material for further references (e.g. blogs, upcoming books).


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Not so long after Frodo and the hobbits had left the safety of the shire, Tom Bombadil came to their rescue when Old Man Willow had entangled them in his branches. Tom was an ancient and mysterious man of the woods who had lived forever in harmony with the animals and trees, and had authority over them. Tom and his wife Goldberry gave the hobbits shelter and sound advice before directing them on their way.
The Frieze painted around this painting was later used by Peter Nahum and John Davies to create a frame around Khazad-Dum. I was not aware of this until I saw the painting framed in all it's glory at my exhibition in Sweden, to say I was impressed is an understatement.


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Huguely Jury Notices Mailed
With five days until the George Huguely murder trial begins, potential jurors in the case will get notices Wednesday. Huguely is facing six felony charges in connection with the death of Yeardley Love in May of 2010.
More than 160 notices are going out in the mail Wednesday, but just because you get one of them, does not mean you will be sitting on the Huguely jury.
Lawyers involved in the first-degree murder case are looking for a 12-person jury with three alternates. Each side will get six strikes if they feel that a potential juror cannot be fair and impartial.
The jurors will arrive in shifts on Monday and Tuesday, one group of 45 at 9:30 in the morning and the next at 1:30 in the afternoon.
The first two days have been set aside for jury selection. Lawyers have said in court that they hope to seat a jury on Monday and not need a second day.


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Nike (NKE) closed the most recent trading day at $82.63, moving +0.65% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500′s daily gain of 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.44%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.61%.
Coming into today, shares of the athletic apparel maker had gained 2.43% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Discretionary sector lost 0.09%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.82%.
NKE will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release, which is expected to be September 25, 2018. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.62, up 8.77% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $9.88 billion, up 8.89% from the prior-year quarter.
NKE's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.62 per share and revenue of $39.25 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +8.26% and +7.83%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for NKE. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.23% higher within the past month. NKE is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, NKE is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 31.34. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 17.68.
It is also worth noting that NKE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.74. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Shoes and Retail Apparel was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.64 at yesterday's closing price.
The Shoes and Retail Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 61, which puts it in the top 24% of all 250+ industries.
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Madness and mayhem ensue as Guntha, Jack and I get the bright idea to go do a quick mission to earn some money and get some free gear. We all know it's never that easy, though and quickly find out that being a group of three strong isn't always enough.
As always, if you're new to the channel consider subscribing for more great content. I play Arma 3, DayZ Standalone and a variety of other open world shooters. I also from time to time like to upload technical videos on both hardware reviews and how to fix software issues.
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Swedish queen 1632-1654 (1626 - 1689)
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Recently, from the 19th to the 21st November of 2017, I was part of a group of researchers from the University of Warwick that attended the 70th annual meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics (DFD) of the American Physical Society (APS) in Denver, Colorado, USA. This is a well-established international meeting with a large turnout. Besides having invited talks, posters, and the well-regarded Gallery of Fluid Motion with videos, the main body of the conference consists of usually more than thirty-five parallel sessions in all topics related to fluid mechanics, from theoretical aspects and mathematical foundations to experimental techniques, passing through high-performance computational fluid dynamics, and from nano- and micro-fluidics to flow in the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and even in the outer space.
Mykyta Chubynsky giving his talk at the 2017 APS DFD.
Because I attended many talks in those three days and it would be impractical to refer to each of them, I will briefly summarize here just a few of them that I consider as highlights. They are all related with phenomena typical of the flow at the nano- and micro-meter scales.
A rotating impeller in an open container: Highly resolved numerical simulations with code BLUE by Kahouadji, Chergui, Juric, Shin, Craster, and Matar @MatarLab.
First, in the third session on evaporation and heat transfer on drops, Takeru Yano discussed the solution of the Boltzmann equation in the half-space for the non-equilibrium gas flow having a planar interface undergoing evaporation or condensation. He studied the flow on the basis of the numerical solution of the Boltzmann–Krook–Welander (BKW) equation. In the journal "Fluid Dynamics Research", this author presented an article that explains in detail part of his talk at the 2017 APS DFD meeting.
Secondly, within the focus session on "Modeling, Computations and Applications of Wetting/Dewetting Problems III", Vladimir Ajaev talked about modeling the motion of contact lines over substrates with spatially-periodic non-uniform patterns. The mathematical analysis was carried out using the lubrication approximation, and including evaporation, capillary effects due to interfacial-tension variation with temperature, and disjoining pressure (DP). It is worth noting that the last factor was modeled as the superposition of the van der Waals DP and the electrostatic DP. These two-component DP model is recommended when dealing with fluids, such as aqueous solutions, where electrical charges, in the form of ions, are present in the body of the liquid. In the first part of this focus session, a member of our Micro- and Nano-Flows Group at Warwick, James Sprittles, presented his talk on kinetic effects in dynamic wetting.
In the session on instability, break-up and splashing of drops, a presentation that caught my attention was that co-authored by Riboux and Gordillo. In their talk, they extended previous work on modeling the fluid dynamics of the thin liquid sheet ejected after drop contact with a solid surface in the splashing process to include the effects of the boundary layer. They showed good agreement between theory and experiments. More details of their work can be found in this article.
Dave Emerson, from STFC Daresbury Laboratory, during his presentation at the 2017 APS DFD.
In the session on Modeling of Microscale Flows, Dave Emerson, another member of our group affiliated with STFC Daresbury Laboratory also in the UK, presented a talk discussing the challenges with modeling thermal flows in the slip-flow regime. He commented on recent results that suggest that using the Navier-Stokes-Fourier equations with modified boundary conditions to account for rarefaction effects for thermal problems in the slip flow regime can produce erroneous answers. Emerson presented alternative modeling approaches based on macroscale field variables capable of overcoming these limitations.
There were also several invited talks. For instance, Jen Eggers talked about the role of singularities in hydrodynamics and Detlef Lohse discussed the characteristics of turbulent flow arising from Rayleigh-Benard or Taylor-Couette instabilities. In particular, I would like to refer to the invited talk given by Sungyon Lee on two-phase flow in a Hele-Shaw cell. Flow in a Hele-Shaw refers to fluid motion in the narrow space between two wide parallel plates, with a gap in the order of a few millimeters or smaller. It is a useful and practical set-up that serves as a surrogate to study the inaccessible flow of one or more phases in porous media. In her talk, by means of videos of experiments conducted by her research team, she showed that a more viscous fluid displacing a less viscous one in a Hele-Shaw cell — a stable configuration in the sense that an initially smooth interface remains smooth throughout its motion — can lead to an unstable moving front when solid particles are injected and transported near the interface. More details can be found here.
Sungyon Lee talking about particle-induced instability when a more viscous fluid displaces a less viscous one at the 2017 APS DFD.
The participation of J.C. Padrino in the APS-DFD annual meeting of 2017 in Denver was possible thanks to a research fellowship funded in the United Kingdom by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/N016602/1).


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|Chan, W.C.H. (2017). Assessing meaning in life in social work practice: Validation of Meaning in Life Questionnaire among clinical samples. British Journal of Social Work, 47(1), 9–27. doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcv144 (SSCI)
|Chan, W.C.H., Tin, A.F., Wong, K.L.Y. (2017). Effectiveness of an experiential workshop for enhancing helping professionals' self-competence in death work in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial. Health and Social Care in the Community, 25(3), 1070-1079. doi:10.1111/hsc.12407 (SSCI)
|Chan, W.C.H., Wong, B., Kwok, T., & Ho, F. (2017). Assessing Grief of Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: Validation of the Chinese Version of the Marwit–Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory. Health & Social Work, 1-8. doi: 10.1093/hsw/hlx022 (SSCI)
|Chan, W. C. H. (2016). Assessing Meaning in Life in Social Work Practice: Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire among Clinical Samples. British Journal of Social Work, (November 2015), bcv144. http://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcv144
|Chan, W. C. H., Tin, A. F., Wong, K. L. Y., Tse, D. M. W., Lau, K. S., & Chan, L. N. (2016). Impact of Death Work on Self: Existential and Emotional Challenges and Coping of Palliative Care Professionals. Health & Social Work, 41(1), 33–41. http://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlv077
|Chan, W. C. H., To, S. M., & Wong, K. L. Y. (2015). Intimacy as a distinct construct: Validating the Intimacy Scale among older adults of residential care homes in Hong Kong. The Open Family Studies Journal, 7(Suppl 2: M2), p.60-67.
|Chan, W. C. H., Kwan, C. W., & Chi, I. (2015). Moderating effect of communication difficulty on the relationship between depression and pain: A study on community-dwelling older adults in Hong Kong. Aging & Mental Health, 19(9), 829-834
|Chan, W. C. H., & Wong, K. L. Y. (2014). Support paradox in caregiving: A focus group study of family caregivers of older adults living in elderly homes (abstract). Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 9(1), 50.
|Chan, W. C. H., To, S. M., & Wong, K. L. Y. (2013). Enhancing the relationship between the elderly and the family caregiver: Report for the evaluation study on the family support programme organized by the residential care home for the elderly of the Pok Oi Hospital. Hong Kong: CUHK and the Pok Oi Hospital. (research report)
|Chan, W. C. H., Kwan, C. W., Chi, I., & Chong, A. M. L. (2014). The impact of loneliness on the relationship between depression and pain of Hong Kong Chinese terminally ill patients. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 17(5), 527-532.
|Chan, W. C. H. (2014a). Factor structure of the Chinese Version of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire in Hong Kong Chinese Caregivers. Health & Social Work, 39(3), 135-143
|Chan, W. C. H., Chan, C. L. F., & Suen, M. (2013). Validation of the Chinese version of the Modified Caregivers Strain Index among Hong Kong caregivers: An initiative of medical social workers Health and Social Work, 38(4), 214-221.. doi:10.1093/hsw/hlt021
|Chan, W. C. H. (2012). Losses and Gains: a Meaning-Based Framework of Working with Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. Asia Health Care Journal, July, 12-14.
|Chan, W. C. H., & Wittkowski, J. (2012). English adaptation versus mother tongue: Reliability of the English version of MODDI-F administered to Hong Kong Chinese college students. Psychological Reports, 110(3), 1026-1028.
|Lalayants, M., Epstein, I., Auslander, G. K., Chan, W. C. H., Fouche, CV., Giles, R., Joubert, L., Rosenne, H., & Vertigan, A. (2012). Clinical data-mining: Learning from practice in international settings. International Social Work, 56(6), 775–797
|Cheung, M.C., Chan, A.S, Han, Y.M.Y., & Sze, S.L. (2014). Brain activity during resting state in relation to academic performance: evidence of neural efficiency. Journal of Psychophysiology, 28, 47-53
|Yip, J., Liu, L., Wong, K., Leung, P.H.M., Yuen, C.M., Cheung, M.C. (2014). Investigation of antifungal and antibacterial effects of fabric padded with highly stable selenium nanoparticles. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131, 40728, 8 pages, DOI: 10.1002/app.40728.
|Law, D., Yip, J., Wong, C., & Cheung, M.C. (2013). Enhancing the process of idea generation in Hong Kong Chinese university students: The Fashion Visual Merchandising experience. Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education, 12, 101–119
|Cheung, M.C., Chan, A.S, Han, Y.M.Y., Sze, S.L., & Fan, N.H. (2013). Differential effects of Chinese women's sexual self-schema on responses to sex appeal in advertising. Journal of Promotion Management, 19, 373-391
|Chan, A.S., Sze, S. L., Siu, N.Y., Lau, E.M., Cheung, M.C. (2013). A Chinese Mind-body exercise improves self-control of children with Autism: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 8(7): e68184. doi:10/1371/journal.pone.0068184.
|Chan, A.S., Han, Y. M. Y., Sze, S. L., Wong, Q.Y., Cheung, M.C. (2013). A randomized controlled neurophysiological study of a Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention in patients with major depressive disorder. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Article ID 812096, 12 pages doi:10.1155/2013/812096
|Chan, A.S., Wong, Q. Y., Sze, S. L., Kwong, P. P. K., Han, Y. M. Y., Cheung, M.C. (2012). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention for patients with depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 142, 283-289
|Chan, A.S., Sze, S. L., Han, Y. M. Y., Cheung, M.C. (2012). A Chan dietary intervention enhances executive functions and anterior cingulate activity in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Article ID 262136, 11 pages doi:10.1155/2012/262136
|Chan, A.S., Wong, Q.Y., Sze, S. L., Kwong, P. P. K., Han, Y. M. Y., Cheung, M.C. (2012). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention improves sleep on patients with depression: A randomized controlled trial. TheScientificWorldJournal, Article ID 235206, 10 pages doi:10.1100/2012/235206
|Kwak, M. Ha, J.H., Hwang, S., Ingersoll-Dayton, B., & Spencer, B. (2017). Cultural adaptation of a dyadic intervention for Korean couples coping with Alzheimer's disease. Clinical Gerontologist. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1366385 (SSCI)
|Zebrack, B., Kwak, M., & Sundstrom, L. (2017). First Descents, an adventure program for young adults with cancer: who benefits?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-9. (SCI)
|Lu, S. & Wong, H. (2017). Challenges of development of community-based long-term care from welfare Pluralism perspective: A case study of N district, Foshan (福利多元主義視角下社區照料發展挑戰—以佛山市N區長者日托中心示範點為例). Journal of South China University of Technology (Social Science Edition) (華南理工大學學報(社會科學版)), 19(2), 78-86. (in Chinese) (CSSCI)
|Liu, X. , Wong, H. & Liu, K. (2016). Outcome-based health equity across different social health insurance schemes for the elderly in China. BMC Health Services Research, 16(9), 1-12.
|Liu, X. & Wong, H. (2015). The reform of medical care system and health equity for the elderly population in China:A study in Zhejiang. Sociological Studies (社會學研究), 2015(4), 94-117. (CSSCI) (in Chinese)
|Wong, P.K.S., Wong, D.F.K., Zhuang, X.Z., & Liu, Y. (2017). Psychometric Properties of the AIR Self-Determination Scale – Chinese Version (AIR SDS-C) for Chinese People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 61(3), 233-244 doi: 10.1111/jir.12343 (SSCI)
|Wong, P. K. S., Wong, D. F. K., Zhuang, X. Z., & LIU, Y. (2016). Psychometric Properties of the AIR Self-Determination Scale – Chinese Version (AIR SDS-C) for Chinese People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. doi: 10.1111/jir.12343
|黃於唱(2014)。「全民退休保障的未來發展」。刊於爭取全民退休保障聯席(編輯))《香港要Stand UP》從全民退保看香港社會困局。
|Chow, N. W. S., Wong, Y. C., Chan, W. S., Ho, K. M., & Bai, X. (2014). The future development of Hong Kong retirement protection (in Chinese). Report submitted to Commission on Poverty, HKSAR Government. http://www.cpu.gov.hk/doc/en/research_reports/Future_Development_of_Retirement_Protection_in_HK_main_report.pdf
|Law, C. K., & Wong, Y. C. (2013). Cross-Strait Portability Policy on Retirement Protection. Hong Kong Report (in Chinese).
|Chow, N. W. S., Wong, Y. C., Chan, K. S., Bai, X., & Chan, H. H. (2013). A study report on the social security system in Macau (in Chinese). Report submitted to Fundo de Segurança Social (FSS) de Macau.
|Chen H. L., & Wong, Y. C. (2012). Discovering social capital among older adults in urban community of China, in J. D. Lewandowski, & G. W. Streich (Ed.), Urban Social Capital: Civil Society and City Life. Ashgate
|Wong, Y. C., Chen, H. L., Lee, V. W. P., Fung, J. Y. C., & Law, C. K. (2014). Empowerment of senior citizens via the learning of information and communication technology. Ageing International, 39(2),144-162. DOI:10.1007/s12126-013-9185-4 (H Index: 6)
|Chen, H. L., Wong, Y. C., Zeng, Q., & Hamalanen, J. (2013). Trapped in poverty? - A study on dibao program in Shanghai. China Journal of Social Work, 6(3), 327-343. DOI:10.1080/17525098.2013.840660
|Chen, H. L., Wong, Y. C., & Zeng, Q. (2013). Negotiating poverty from mid-life to pre-old age: A longitudinal study on social assistance recipients in Shanghai. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Social Development, 23(4), 285-298. DOI:10.1080/02185385.2013.810554 (Impact factor: 0.107)
|Wong, Y. C., Chen, H. L., & Zeng, Q. (2013). Social assistance in Shanghai: Dynamics between social protection and non-formal employment. International Journal of Social Welfare, 23(3), 333-341. (impact factor: 0.810) .DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.12048
|Wong, Y. C., & Leung, J. C. B. (2012). Long-term care in China: Issues and prospects. Journal of Gerontological in Social Work (Special Issue on Long Term Care in Asia), 55(7), 570-586. (H index: 19)
Newspaper column
|Newspaper column by Wong, H. (22 January 2017)。團體批長生津改制無助解決問題。香港:明報 、文匯報。
|Online media by Wong, H. (13 January 2017)。施政報告應提全面長者友善政策 讓長者繼續參與社會。香港:香港01周報。
|Online media by Wong, H. (13 January 2017)。解構外國退保制度 收重稅儲未來錢 香港落實退保關鍵:錢從何來。香港01周報。
|Newspaper column by Wong, P.K.S. (23 October 2017)。智障也有理想 父母放手築夢。香港:明報。
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2017年4月17日)。公共年金計劃未能解決退休保障不足的問題。香港:明報。
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2017年2月8日) 。未來基本工程開支驚人,不控制開支勢耗盡盈餘、影響民生發展。香港:明報。
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2017年1月5日) 。「有經濟需要」方案不能迴避的融資問題。香港:明報。
|Newspaper column by Cheung, M.C. (14 March 2016)。獨力照料精神病親人 照顧不忘自顧 防爆煲。香港:明報教育副刊。
|Newspaper column by Wong, P.K.S. (21 Nov 2016)。智障夫妻 荊棘中成長。香港:明報。
|Newspaper column by Wong, P.K.S. (25 October 2016)。港府監管漏洞,縱容人間煉獄。端傳媒。(A letter to the editor of The Initium).
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2016年3月)。全民養老金的推算與假設。社聯政策報,第二十期 (香港退休保障﹕何去何從?),11-20。(The projection and assumptions of the universal pension scheme. Policy Bulletin, 20, 11-20)
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2016年3月18日)。全民養老金﹕更有價值的社會基建。香港:香港01周報。(Universal Pension: A more valuable social infrastructure (in Chinese). Hong Kong 01 Weekly, March 18, 2016).
|Newspaper column by Wong, Y.C. (2016年1月12日)。退保學者方案再說明。香港:明報。(Re-explanation of the Scholar Pension proposal (in Chinese).
Legislative Council
|Universal Pension 2064 Proposal, submission made on behalf of AUP and Scholars to Panel on Welfare Services Subcommittee on Retirement Protection Meeting by Wong, Y.C. (20 June 2016). Future direction of the development of retirement protection.
|Submission made to the Panel on Welfare Services of Special Meeting by Wong, Y.C. (18 April 2016). Financial arrangements for universal retirement protection.
Media Interview
|Media interview by Chan, K.C. (10 October 2017). HKSAR CE Report – Aging Initiatives. Shuo Online (Student Online TV News of Shue Yan College Department of Communication and Journalism).
|Media interview by Wong, P.K.S. (April 2017) An interview on the topic about advocacy of people with intellectual disabilities. U-Beat Magazine of CUHK, Issue 129, p. 39 - 41. (智障人士奪回倡導權:「誰都不代表我」。大學線月刊,第 129 期,頁39 - 41。)
|Media interview by Wong, P.K.S. (March 2017) An interview with the topic 'Living with disabled parents: Children with disabled parents gain different perspectives on life'. Varsity of CUHK, Issue 143, p. 40 - 43.
|Media interview by Chan, K.C. (23 November 2016). Put out to Pasture: Should Hong Kong scrap its retirement age. Time Out Hong Kong.
|Media interview by Wong, P.K.S. (2 Nov 2016)。智障人士爭自決 立法會上高呼:請停止把我們當成小孩。端傳媒 (The Initium)。
|Media interview by Wong, P.K.S. (21 October 2016)。An interview by Hong Kong 01 for the topic人間地獄般的殘疾人院舍,為何仍能立於香港?。香港:香港01。
|Magazine by Wong, H. (1 August 2016)。推行全民退保 大勢所趨。香港:都市盛世,P083。


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Massachusetts appeals court upholds granting of special permit for wind turbine
Credit: MA Appeals Court Upholds Granting of Special Permit for Wind Turbine | Posted by: Patricia Salkin | Law of the Land | August 12, 2014 | lawoftheland.wordpress.com ~~
The plaintiffs, GPH Cohasset, LLC, and GGNSC Cohasset, LLC (collectively, Golden Living), appealed from a judgment of the Land Court affirming a decision of the defendant planning board of Cohasset (board) to grant defendant Conservation Wind Partners, LP (Conservation Wind), a special permit to erect a wind turbine on property owned by defendant Trustees of Reservation (trustees). On appeal, Golden Living asserted, among other reasons, that: (1) the trustees and Conservation Wind did not satisfy their burden of proof to obtain approval of the special permit and site plan, (2) the wind turbine creates public safety concerns, (3) the judge erred by precluding Golden Living's expert witnesses from testifying, and (4) the judge erred by declining to compel the production of the wind turbine's operating manual.
As to the safety issue, the court noted that Golden Living put forth no evidence to show that the wind turbine was susceptible to blade throw or turbine collapse. The record indicates that the board did not act arbitrarily with regard to safety and that it adequately addressed Golden Living's concerns by imposing extensive conditions for approval and ongoing operation. Secondly, Golden Living did not identify any experts in their interrogatory answers, representing instead that they would supplement their answers. Discovery closed on January 13, 2012; as of that date, Golden Living had failed to supplement the interrogatory answers. So when Golden Living attempted to submit the testimony of two experts after this date, the court found that the judge did not abuse his discretion in excluding Golden Living's experts. Finally, Golden Living asserted that the board's decision cannot stand because it failed to make sufficient factual findings that demonstrate the project complies with the zoning by-law. Section 12.4(1)(b) of the Cohasset zoning by-law requires that the board make "written findings certifying compliance" with the by-law before granting a special permit. However, since the judge found that "instead of making specific findings, the Board conditioned its approval on the Trustees complying with numerous conditions to ensure compliance with the Bylaw", the court found the board made sufficient findings to support its approval.
GPH Cohasset, LLC v Trustees of Reservations, 85 Mass. App. Ct. 555 (MA. App. 6/25/2014)
The opinion can be accessed at: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ma-court-of-appeals/1671022.html
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Shakespeare Vintage Postage Greeting Card
From Merchant of Venice, "With mirth & laughter let old wrinkles come."
Hand-typed text next to a vintage 1965 Shakespeare postage stamp.
White card (A2 size, 4.25 x 5.5 inches), typed on a 1960s Royal Galaxie cursive typewriter, adorned with a vintage cancelled postage stamp. Limited edition of 100. Includes paper bag envelope lined by hand with a page from a vintage encyclopedia.


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Marble cake is a classic, retro cake that always impresses because it looks like its really hard to make when it is, in fact, a piece of piss. It's a basic cake batter recipe, split in two and mixed all fancy like. As I've said previously, don't feel like you're losing your masculinity each time you even think about baking a cake - women love them and you are becoming more potent just by reading this blog post. Can you feel it?
My test case in this instance is my flatmate, a single white female of a similar age to me. All I had to do was merely show her the uncooked batter in the cake tin and she was running to her room to pick out a clean pair of underwear. Whilst the cake was in the oven, every time she caught a whiff of that half-cooked cake smell she'd emit a groan that is usually reserved for the bedroom. Women LOVE cake.
How it's done
So, back to the magic number. 225 is the number of grams you need of each of the core cake batter ingredients - flour, butter and sugar. The rest of the ingredients are nice and easy to get hold and in fact, you probably already have most of them lying around.
- 225g of butter (this should be left out at room temperature for a while to soften)
- 225g caster sugar (if you don't have any caster, just use granulated)
- 225g self-raising flour
- 4 eggs
- Tablespoon of vanilla extract or flavouring
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
This really is dead simple. Firstly, get the oven on to 180C or 160C if it's fan-forced. Grease a cake tin using a folded up piece of kitchen paper and some of the softened butter. Cream together the butter and sugar. If you can lay your hands on the Mrs' mixer or hand blender this will be a hell of a lot easier, but if you'd rather be all tough then by all means mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Crack in the eggs one at a time and mix well after each one. Finally, throw in the flour, vanilla extract and milk and mix all together until smooth.
Here's where the magic happens. Move half of the mixture into a separate bowl and add the cocoa powder. Mix that in until you have the same consistency as the other batter and now it's time to bring out the artist in you. Use two spoons to dollop in one batter after another into the cake pan. Once all the mixture is in and you can't see the bottom of the tin, grab a knife and swirl the mixture around to make a pretty pattern - how butch do you feel right now?
Stick the cake in the middle of the oven for 50-55 minutes. The way to check if a cake is fully cooked is to take a skewer or a knife and put it in the centre all the way to the bottom, if it comes out clean then you're good to go. Leave the cake in the pan until cooled (don't be impatient!) before taking it out and serving it to the Mrs with a cup of tea. Honestly you will be in the good books for days with this one and all for 15 minutes worth of baking. Good times...


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Trouble making Trappists?Discover Liquid Candy Syrup!
See what color impact to expect from liquid candy.
Since the addition of raspberries it has turned pink.
@ Tim, that thing is funky!
I have 3 wilds going in my closet. Only 1 has a thin layer of "dust" on the top. It does look like it's quite ropy though.
Black77, That Brett IPA photo is sweet! I have seen some pellicles which have a blue tint to them. I remember seeing some photos from Ithaca when they were aging Brute in SS, and the pellicle then had a blue tint.
Thought I would post some quick ones too, not nearly as good as the previous two...
Second here are some of my pellicle pics from my blog:
I would disregard the pellicle in a any decision of racking. Only rack if your ready to keg/bottle. If the pellicle falls out it has nothing to do with the beer being ready. Its ready when you say its ready. How does it taste? Ready? Pellicles drop out from outside vibration, otherwise they are meant to always be there by nature. Break the pellicle when you pull samples.. it will just reform it is in no way and indication of quality or readyness.
Pics to come
How strong is that saison? Which brett are you aging with?
The sour cherries were off my own tree, a North Star. The big honkin' cherries are storebought Bings. Thats 3lb of sour and 4 lb of sweet (all with pits), I froze them prior to addition to help break down the meat for better extraction. I was thinking they'd have busted up better by now but oh well.
I've had a few bottles of the Cantillon in the last few months, they are certainly sour. My first kriek is just about that sour at 2 yrs old. I love the stuff although there are times when I'll blend with a little of something else to bring the sour down just a notch. Not the Cantillon, just my brew. The De Ranke is a great kriek, I haven't tried the Liefmans yet.
Pics837 - Wyeast Roeselare and White Labs Brett C. This is a 50/50 blend of 2 batches of Flanders Red originally brewed Jun 08 and May 09 (pic taken Aug 10).
Pics836 - Wyeast Roeselare, White Labs Brett C, and dregs from Lindemans Cuvee Rene, Petrus Aged Pale and Cantillon Lou Pepe Kriek 2008. This Flanders Red was brewed Jan 10 (pic taken Aug 10).
The blended beer won silver in the second round at the NHC. It is nice, but not sour enough for me.
I'm blending both carboys in November, bottling half, and leaving the other half to age. Then brew another 5 gallons.
Came home last night and my stir plate starter of Boon kriek had a big bubble in the vortex, and the definite beginnings of a pellicle. Even with the stirring. Thats crazy! I turned the stirrer off ust in case I was promoting acetobacter over the rest of the beasties. I think I'll brew up a small batch of lambic wort today and go ahead and pitch this starter.
I just hope I'm not sick of lambics in a year because I'm going to have something like 20gal ready to go then.
Besides, if necessary, you can always send me what you don't want for proper disposal... :)
5 week old Flanders Red:
Already-fermented out witbier I didn't care for to which I pitched the dregs of Gueze Boon 10 days ago:
Anyone want to guess whether this is the A-15 Brett or Brett C:
high res: http://img.photobucket.com/download-albums/v232/sbcelicagt/Beer/.highres/wildsaison.jpg
Maybe it's both?
The yeast head is slowing dropping out. It showed up about 10 days ago after WLP565 pooped out at 68% apparent attenuation.


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Today: April 21 2019
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What is a fast diet?
Fast diet works quickly - it's her destiny. But the result was a truly mind-boggling, it is necessary to approach the issue of losing weight responsibly! The correct approach is only save you from the hated those extra pounds, but also help to avoid the "pendulum effect".
The fact that after rapid weight loss often occurs same quick dialing. Strict adherence to the instructions of the fast diet will help you forget about the hated extra pounds forever! Now consider the most important - fast diet menu.
Fast diet menu
This diet is designed for a week, so that at the end of this period, you will be pleasantly surprised in the morning going to the mirror.
Should immediately discuss the important conditions of this fast diet, otherwise its effect will not be as strong or even invisible. So, during a quick diet strictly prohibited consumption of alcohol, sugar and salt. But fruits and vegetables - that is necessary.
Fast diet menu is not too complicated, so the problems with the necessary products should arise. So, here we go:
Breakfast - boiled fish (100 c.), Lettuce (150 c.) + 1 glass of kefir yogurt (preferably at bedtime).
Dinner - boiled egg, bread, wholemeal (150 c.), Lean turkey or chicken (100 c.).
Breakfast - celery (150 c.), Boiled veal (100 c.), Boiled potatoes (1 pcs.). Green tea.
Dinner - a glass of low-fat yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese (25 c.) Cup of bran or oatmeal.
Breakfast - chicken broth (250 ml.), 2 loaf, boiled chicken (150 c.).
Lunch - rye bread (50 c.), Boiled veal (200 c.), Spinach (150 c.), 2 1 apple or orange.
Breakfast - buckwheat water (150 c.), Tomato salad with 1 tsp vegetable oils. Kefir bedtime (1 glass).
Dinner - boiled rice (100 c.), Low-fat cottage cheese (50 c.), 2 1 banana or grapefruit. Green tea.
Breakfast - boiled veal (150 c.), 2 boiled eggs, salad and cucumber 1 2 bell peppers).
Dinner - boiled chicken (150 c.), Steamed green beans (150 c.) 2 or boiled potatoes, apple, 2 walnuts and dried apricots (50 c.).
Breakfast - a fish broth (200 c.), Boiled fish (100 c.), 1 slice rye hleba.Zeleny tea with lemon.
Dinner - boiled brown rice (100 c.) Or white (80 c.), Salad (lettuce, 1 tomato, lemon juice), banana. 1 glass of skim milk before bedtime.
Breakfast - turkey ham (50 c.), Buckwheat (150 c.), 2 peppers, low-fat cottage cheese (25 c.), Raisins (50 c.). Black tea with lemon.
Lunch - steamed lentils (100 c.), Boiled beef (50 c.), Nonfat yogurt, grapes (200 c.), A handful of almonds or pine nuts.
With the proper observance of this fast diet menu will help you get rid of extra pounds 7 just a week.
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