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Display advertising has long been the driving financial force behind the Internet. Ads pay for the consumer's seemingly endless appetite for the content they consume each day. The market forces created by profit margins and the ever increasing power of market leverage are staggering. Together, they have driven advertisers to peruse an ever-evolving set of techniques and technologies to grasp either the user's attention or information.
A growing opinion amongst users is that internet advertising is out of control. It occupies too much space, data, time, and invades too far into our privacy. Users have now been given the opportunity to block most of the advertisements that fill their screens. A critical problem created by blocking all of those advertisements is that 'no ads equal no cash flow.' With this new shift in power, who will pay for the web? How will the current economic model of the internet survive?
At the heart of the issue lies the following dichotomy: while practically everyone wants free access to almost all internet content, they want to yield profits from their own internet endeavors. They don't want to have to pay, however, they do want a pay-day. No matter how you cut it – there is no free lunch. If you are on the internet, you are paying a price to someone.
With this cost in mind, several questions come to mind. What is a just and equitable compensation for 'free access' to content? At that point of full and just compensation, do the data harvesting and advertising behaviors of the advertisers change accordingly?
There is no question the internet is a capitalistic environment. Publishers should be compensated for their efforts and content. The question then becomes 'what is a reasonable price for their product?' Should users be given a price or simply subjected to endless mining of their resources and data simply in exchange for access to content? These questions have established a blurry synergy established between the users and providers. How many advertisements are enough? At which point has the consumer fairly compensated the publisher for the content they have consumed? When has enough data been mined?
In the past few years, a growing debate has given rise to the concerns of excess. It is virtually impossible to access any online platform without being, for the lack of a better description, attacked by advertising or silently data-mined. The scary part of the equation is that while consumers are aware of the advertisements that are flashed endlessly in front of their face, they have no clue as to the nature, amount, or depth of the data about that is silently harvested behind the screen.
Bluntly, this is the price of doing business. If you access the internet, you will pay the piper.
There is a growing backlash over the increasingly invasive nature of net advertising. At the forefront of this battle are two corporate giants – Apple and Google. One corporation has built their business model upon the mining of data, the funds generated through online advertising, and content management. The other has provided the consumer with the ability to limit the access of that reach.
The recent release of Apples' iOS 9 and OS X operating systems include "content-blocking extensions" (AKA "ad-blocking software"). If users can now effectively remove advertisements from the 'free web' who will pay the bills?
This clash of titans was eloquently described in a recent posting. I've posted an excerpt from it here:
"The central philosophical dispute over ad-blocking goes something like this: Publishers have no right to force readers to be exposed to certain kinds of ads or allow numerous third parties to collect their information without a prior agreement; readers have no right to read or view content that they don't pay for in one form or another, be it with money or data. What is not in dispute is that if ad-blocking becomes ubiquitous (and there's nearly every reason to think that it will be!) it will be devastating for publications who derive much or all of their revenue from advertising—which comprises most of the professional publications on the internet. When Murphy first posted about "an hour with Safari Content Blocker in iOS 9," he asked, rhetorically, "Do I care more about my privacy, time, device battery life & data usage or do I care more about the content creators of sites I visit to be able to monetise effectively and ultimately keep creating content? Tough question. At the moment, I don't know." (With the impending release of Crystal, it seems he's resolved that tension.) When I spoke with Chris Aljoudi, lead developer on uBlock, an extension that tells users how many third-party scripts are active on a webpage, and asked how sites should sustain themselves if all of their ads are blocked, he replied, "I'm not an expert on whether it's a business model, I don't think we need to know as developers of a tool like this." Even if they don't have solutions, "users need to be able to control what they are forced to come across," Aljoudi said, using the example of nytimes.com, a website for which no known mandate of visitation exists. – Casey Johnson writing for theawl.com
In order to provide "free access" to content, publishers rely upon heavily inserting code scripts that too often invade users space, take control of the window, or harvest an unknown amount about data about the user. Providers do this to pay the bills. A broader question for everyone is 'how and when can equity be found for all parties at the table?'
At Colure, we are well aware of this consternation and provide a balanced approach to advertising:
The way we differ from our competitors is that we help our clients with a balanced advertising portfolio. Within this picture, display or PPC advertisements would only be a single component of the greater picture. We also recommend SEO, app store optimization, blogging, syndicated or sponsored blogging with influencers. Digital PR is critical; let us not forget our recommendations for social media with content management. At the end of the day, we move forward to find a proper, working balance between the needs of our clients and those of the public.
Communications with your client and their customer base is an ever evolving game of chess. If you would like to discuss your project needs, contact our project managers.


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More consumers are asking about it. More journalists are writing about it. More health practitioners are recommending it: gluten-free food.
The market for gluten-free products is big and getting bigger, totaling $4.2 billion and reaching an estimated 21 million households in 2012. Over the next four years, the demand for gluten-free foods is expected to reach $6.5 billion, according to researchers Packaged Facts.
Clearly the demand is there — but should your company create the supply? While manufacturing a gluten-free food may seem like a simple matter of reviewing ingredient lists, the reality is much more complex.
Gluten-free products contain no wheat, barley, rye, or in some cases, oats; they cater to a wide variety of customers and needs. For some, gluten-free foods simply carry a perceived health value. For others, even traces of wheat can trigger extreme, debilitating symptoms.
Although the FDA has not yet published federal guidelines for the labeling of gluten-free foods sold within the United States, manufacturers must still strive to ensure that their gluten-free products will not harm gluten intolerant consumers.
Creating safe gluten-free foods requires careful analysis of every step of the manufacturing process. This can be daunting, and many manufacturers seek the assistance of organizations like the Gluten-Free Certification Organization and the Celiac Sprue Association. Both offer gluten-free certification for facilities that adhere to certain standards and practices.
If you are considering a gluten-free product, there are several key areas to keep in mind. Here are some tips for entering the gluten-free arena:
Know Your Supply Chain: Ensuring that a final product is safe for people with celiac disease means going all the way back to the fields and farms that provide the most basic ingredients. If a gluten-free grain is grown in rotation with wheat, barley, rye or some strains of oat — or if it is harvested or milled with equipment that also processes these toxic grains — there is a high chance of contamination.
All ingredients must be traced to the source, not just grains. Meats, spices, dairy, etc. may all be contaminated. Understanding what precautions your suppliers take is the first step towards understanding what precautions you need to take.
Know Your Facility: It is absolutely possible to make safe gluten-free foods in a facility that also creates gluten-full products. However, a shared facility presents additional challenges. Shared equipment must thoroughly be sanitized before use; traces of gluten may remain in hard-to-reach areas, and may settle back onto surfaces after being airborne during a "regular" production run.
Additionally, employees working in a gluten-free area may inadvertently track gluten in with them as they move from one part of the facility to another. Develop protocol for minimizing or eliminating the risk of cross-contamination.
One simple tip: A gluten-free production run should be the day's first. This gives any airborne gluten from the day before maximum time to settle on surfaces, from which it can be detected and cleaned.
Know What to Ask: Whether you're talking with your suppliers or your employees, simply asking, "Is it gluten-free?" isn't enough. Find out what specific methods are used to identify and prevent contamination, how often they are performed, and how often they are validated. The safest suppliers are those who are ready and willing to discuss their methods.
"We know it's safe because we don't put anything unsafe in it," is a red flag; if there is no gluten quality control happening before the ingredient gets to you, you'll want to be extra-careful to verify its safety before bringing it in contact with your clean equipment and safe ingredients.
Test, Test, Test: Detecting gluten in foods and on surfaces has never been more simple, accurate or cost-effective. On-site rapid tests like GlutenTox Pro can identify contamination of any food, liquid or surface, and do not require special equipment or scientific know-how.
Ingredients should be tested when they arrive at your facility; if there is contamination, it's better to find out before you've produced a finished, unsalable and unsafe product. Greater care should be taken for higher-risk ingredients, including testing samples from multiple areas of the shipment.
Test surfaces prior to a gluten-free production run if there is a chance of contact with gluten. This includes everything from stationary machinery to counters to lightweight equipment like bowls and mixers.
Finished foods should also be tested, from various spots within the production run. Periodically, these final products should be sent to a third party lab for more vigorous ELISA testing. External labs can provide quantitative analysis and sharable documentation of the safety of your gluten-free products.
Bring Science on Your Side: As the gluten-free market grows, so does the body of scientific research regarding identifying safe and unsafe foods. Over the past few years, scientists have pinpointed the specific peptides within the gluten molecule that are most harmful to people with celiac disease: most notably, the 33mer peptide. Newer-generation antibodies like the G12 found in GlutenTox react to this specific peptide, linking positive test results to potentially toxic foods and giving you the best chance to identify and eliminate a problem. This is especially valuable for highly processed, hydrolyzed or fermented foods whose molecular structures will be quite different from those of the original ingredients.
Sharing is Caring: The gluten-free consumer is both brand-loyal and savvy. Educate your consumers on the steps you take to ensure their safety; the more you share, the safer they will feel bringing your gluten-free products into their gluten-free homes.


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President Trump addressing reporters after GOP health care bill was pulled from a vote
Despite days of intense negotiations and last-minute concessions to win over wavering GOP conservatives and moderates, House Republican leaders Friday failed to secure enough support to pass their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the bill from consideration after he rushed to the White House to tell President Donald Trump that there weren't the 216 votes necessary for passage.
"We came really close today, but we came up short," he told reporters at a hastily called news conference.
When pressed about what happens to the federal health law, he added, "Obamacare is the law of the land. … We're going to be living with Obamacare for the foreseeable future."
Trump laid the blame at the feet of Democrats, complaining that not one was willing to help Republicans on the measure, and he warned again that the Obamacare insurance markets are in serious danger. "Bad things are going to happen to Obamacare," he told reporters at the White House. "There's not much you can do to help it. I've been saying that for a year and a half. I said, look, eventually it's not sustainable. The insurance companies are leaving."
But he said the collapse of the bill might allow Republicans and Democrats to work on a replacement. "I honestly believe the Democrats will come to us and say, 'Look, let's get together and get a great health care bill or plan that's really great for the people of our country,'" he said.
Ryan originally had hoped to hold a floor vote on the measure Thursday — timed to coincide with the seventh anniversary of the ACA — but decided to delay that effort because GOP leaders didn't have enough "yes" votes. The House was in session Friday before his announcement while members debated the bill.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) said the speaker's decision to pull the bill "is pretty exciting for us … a victory for the Affordable Care Act, more importantly for the American people."
The legislation was damaged by a variety of issues raised by competing factions of the party. Many members were nervous about reports by the Congressional Budget Office showing that the bill would lead eventually to 24 million people losing insurance, while some moderate Republicans worried that ending the ACA's Medicaid expansion would hurt low-income Americans.
At the same time, conservatives, especially the hard-right House Freedom Caucus that often has needled party leaders, complained that the bill kept too much of the ACA structure in place. They wanted a straight repeal of Obamacare, but party leaders said that couldn't pass the Senate, where Republicans don't have enough votes to stop a filibuster. They were hoping to use a complicated legislative strategy called budget reconciliation that would allow them to repeal only parts of the ACA that affect federal spending.
The decision came after a chaotic week of negotiations, as party leaders sought to woo more conservatives. Trump personally lobbied 120 members through personal meetings or phone calls, according to a count provided Friday by his spokesman, Sean Spicer. "The president and the team here have left everything on the field," Spicer said.
On Thursday evening, Trump dispatched Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to tell his former House GOP colleagues that the president wanted a vote on Friday. It was time to move on to other priorities, including tax reform, he told House Republicans.
"He said the president needs this, the president has said he wants a vote tomorrow, up or down. If for any reason it goes down, we're just going to move forward with additional parts of his agenda. This is our moment in time," Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), a loyal Trump ally, told reporters late Thursday. "If it doesn't pass, we're moving beyond health care. … We are done negotiating."
Trump's edict clearly irked some lawmakers, including the Freedom Caucus chairman, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C), whose group of more than two dozen members represented the strongest bloc against the measure.
"Anytime you don't have 216 votes, negotiations are not totally over," he told reporters who had surrounded him in a Capitol basement hallway as he headed in to the party's caucus meeting.
Trump, Ryan and other GOP lawmakers tweaked their initial package in a variety of ways to win over both conservatives and moderates. But every time one change was made to win votes in one camp, it repelled support in another.
The White House on Thursday accepted conservatives' demands that the legislation strip federal guarantees of essential health benefits in insurance policies. But that was another problem for moderates, and Democrats suggested the provision would not survive in the Senate.
Republican moderates in the House — as well as the Senate — objected to the bill's provisions that would shift Medicaid from an open-ended entitlement to a set amount of funding for states that would also give governors and state lawmakers more flexibility over the program. Moderates also were concerned that the package's tax credits would not be generous enough to help older Americans — who could be charged five times more for coverage than their younger counterparts — afford coverage.
The House package also lost the support of key GOP allies, including the Club for Growth and Heritage Action. Physician, patient and hospital groups also opposed it.
But Ryan's comments made clear how difficult this decision was. "This is a disappointing day for us," he said. "Doing big things is hard. All of us. All of us — myself included — we will need time to reflect on how we got to this moment, what we could have done to do it better."
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE – ARTIST OR CREATIVE PRACTITIONER
The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for 'A Breath of Fresh Air' which will see two artists or teams of artists appointed to support the development of a new woodland park encourage local residents to get involved, get active and be inspired by their local woodland green space.
As part of the Creative Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage funding for Year of Natural Scotland 2013, Forestry Commission Scotland has been awarded funding to support two unique Artist In Residence opportunities which will form part of an exciting project to develop a new inner city woodland park as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy.
A Breath of Fresh Air will see two artists or teams of artists, with a passion for the natural environment, appointed to support the development of a new woodland park and raise awareness within the local community of what benefits access to woodlands green space can bring.
The artists will work closely with staff from both Forestry Commission Scotland and Clyde Gateway to understand the aspirations of the project and with local residents and organisations to ensure the works produced reflect their views.
There are two contracts available. Contract 1 will require the contract holder to:
- Organise and deliver a range of interactive / participatory workshops with local community members from across the city linked to the Commonwealth Woodlands Games Legacy project.
- Create a range of concept proposals (Minimum 4) for two permanent installations and a series of linking sculptural interventions, including models and visual representations where appropriate, inspired by those communities and the partner organisations ethos and ambitions for the project.
- Produce a public display of the options to allow feedback on the preferred option.
- Work with the project board to identify the preferred option for development,
- Work with the design and construction team to develop tender documents and installation requirements to allow the chosen works to be fabricated and installed as part of the wider project (to be funded out with the residency).
- Ensure that the proposed installations are designed in a way which is durable, requires minimal ongoing maintenance and reduces the opportunity for vandalism or miss-use
Contract 2 will require the contract holder to:
- Organise and deliver a range of interactive / participatory workshops with local community members and identified groups.
- Create a range of temporary works which are inspired by the local community.
- Showcase the work of both the artist themselves and those who contributed to the workshops in a range of locations which will draw attention to the project and raise the profile of the benefits of access to woodland green space.
- Both residencies must relate their works to the unique offering of the new Cuningar Woodland Park as a flagship Commonwealth Woodland and the role access to woodland green space can play in encouraging healthy lifestyles.
The estimated total value of the contract is around £8k for contract 1 and around £6k for contract 2. This excludes t&s costs which will also be paid to the successful bidders.
The anticipated contract start date will be:
Contract 1: 1st September to be completed by 1st January
Contract 2: 1st November to be completed by 1st February
For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact Tom Wallace no later than 10th August 2013
To express your interest and to request more information please contact Tom Wallace no later than 10th August 2013 with submission by 14th August @16:00hrs
Cuningar Loop, Clyde Gateway URC, Bridgeton Cross, Bridgeton, Glasgow Deadline for submissions: 4pm, 14th August
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The top 10 reasons to travel to Belize by Lucy Wallingford
I'm going to Belize in 2 weeks! I have been invited by the Belize Tourist Board on a "FAM" trip. This is travel industry lingo for "familiarization". I, along with a bunch of other travel industry professionals, are going on a somewhat insane itinerary: we will visit 27 hotels in 5 days! I wouldn't call that fun, but many of these are places I have heard of for years but never gotten to, and I am looking forward to seeing them. We will be staying in San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Placencia, Hopkins, and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. I'll be posting more about the trip when I get there.
But anyway, this has prompted me to start thinking about why I want to go. I talk about Belize all day, every day; but what makes it special? Here are my top reasons for traveling south to this wonderful Central American country:
1. Belize is cheap and easy to get to.
That is huge. If you have ever been on a 14 hour flight to Australia, you will know what I mean. Belize has all the exotic qualities of Tavaraua, Fiji, but it takes 70 hours to get to Fiji, and costs about $3000! Your flight to Belize is 2.5 hours from Houston, Dallas, or Miami, and it will cost about $6-800, depending on where you start out from, and what time of year you plan to visit.
2. You don't have to take as much time off work
….because you can get there easily in a day!
3. It's not crowded in Belize
Even though almost everyone has now heard of Belize (which wasn't the case when we first started kayaking there in 1986) it remains relatively little-visited. Visitation numbers to Belize don't come close to Cancun or Costa Rica, and there are many places like our island that strictly limit guest numbers. Just don't visit Belize by cruise ship! Then you arrive with 5000 others all wanting to do something during the same 6 hour period,
4. The weather is great in Belize when it is lousy in the US and Canada
During the peak tourist season in Belize (November – April) the weather is balmy. Temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s, slight breezes of 12-15 mph, sunny with scattered clouds, and the ocean is 82 degrees! It's truly everything you think of when you say "Paradise". To find out more aboutBelize weather, visit our website.
5. You get to live your Gilligan's Island fantasy
Beach huts, palm trees, white coral sand, neon-turquoise, crystal-clear ocean water, and tiny coral islands surrounded by colorful fish. If you visit our island when Charlie is working, you will also get to meet The Professor himself!
6. Belize is an area steeped in culture
History lovers are in seventh heaven. The Mayan culture, both historic and modern, is easily accessible. You can stay with a Mayan family in a small village, or visit one of many Mayan ruins: Caracol, Lamanai, Xunantunich, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Cahal Pech, and Lubaantun to name a few. And unique to Belize are the Mayan caves. Tours are offered daily to Actun Tunichil Muknal, Che Chem Ha, and Footprint Cave, or the more adventurous can visit Chiquibul Cave.
7. English is the official language and US dollars are accepted everywhere
This makes traveling in Belize very comfortable for American and Canadian tourists.
8. You won't be subjected to 14 hour chicken-bus rides!
Belize is small, only about the size of Vermont, so even though there is a huge variety of things to do in Belize, you don't have to spend hours between activities. In one week it is easy to raft an underground cave system, surf a Caribbean wave, climb a Mayan ruin, snorkel amidst colorful angelfish, run a jungle whitewater river, windsurf in your shorts across 80 degree turquoise waters, hike into a Mayan ceremonial cave, and learn to roll a kayak. In fact, we have a trip just like that, it is called Belize Adventure Week.
9. You get to eat lots of fresh fish
Belize offers the opportunity to enjoy fresh-caught lobster, grouper, snapper, and hogfish. There are excellent restaurants all over the country taking advantage of nature's gifts from the sea.
10. You also get to drink Belikin Beer, the beer of Belize!
Yes, Belize has it's own beer, and it's good! Come to Belize and join us on the island where we have a fridge permanently loaded with unlimited Belikin! This is the onlybeer I know of with a Mayan ruin on the label. You'll love it!
About the Author: As Vice-President and office manager of Slick Rock Adventures, Lucy has been involved with the development of the Belize adventure travel programs from their inception. She guides at Glover's Reef and is responsible for their renowned menu. An avid backpacker, she spends her spare time hiking the desert terrain near Moab, Utah.


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(k[u^]l"[~e]r), n. [Written also
.] [OF. color, colur, colour, F. couleur, L. color; prob. akin to celare to conceal (the color taken as that which covers). See
.] 1. A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc. [1913 Webster] Note: The sensation of color depends upon a peculiar function of the retina or optic nerve, in consequence of which rays of light produce different effects according to the length of their waves or undulations, waves of a certain length producing the sensation of red, shorter waves green, and those still shorter blue, etc. White, or ordinary, light consists of waves of various lengths so blended as to produce no effect of color, and the color of objects depends upon their power to absorb or reflect a greater or less proportion of the rays which fall upon them. [1913 Webster] 2. Any hue distinguished from white or black. [1913 Webster] 3. The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion. [1913 Webster] Give color to my pale cheek. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. That which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as, oil colors or water colors. [1913 Webster] 5. That which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. [1913 Webster] They had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship. --Acts xxvii. 30. [1913 Webster] That he should die is worthy policy; But yet we want a color for his death. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 6. Shade or variety of character; kind; species. [1913 Webster] Boys and women are for the most part cattle of this color. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 7. A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey). [1913 Webster] In the United States each regiment of infantry and artillery has two colors, one national and one regimental. --Farrow. [1913 Webster] 8. (Law) An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster] Note: Color is express when it is averred in the pleading, and implied when it is implied in the pleading. [1913 Webster]
Body color
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Color blindness
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Complementary color
, one of two colors so related to each other that when blended together they produce white light; -- so called because each color makes up to the other what it lacks to make it white. Artificial or pigment colors, when mixed, produce effects differing from those of the primary colors, in consequence of partial absorption.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Butternut, Moths, and Peep S'mores
After the suggestion of one of my blog readers (who are always teaching me wonderful things, and giving me new ideas), I canned the butternut squash I had left from last fall, before it could start to go bad. When canning squash, you have to cube it, and you must use a pressure canner. It was a lot of work to peel and cube so much butternut in one go, but now all I have to do is open a jar! I plan to use it a lot in soups or rice bowls. You can see my garden corral in the background of this picture.
Another sign of spring? All the butterflies and bees. On a recent run, I discovered this rather unusual moth. I don't carry a camera or phone when I run on our trails, so I went back and found it later. I loved it's creamy yellow coloring and brown stripe. According to google, this seems to be a swallowtail moth.
Readers, what are the small things delighting you this spring?
22 comments:
- Tom said...
...I used to can butternut, it's a lot work!
- May 17, 2017 at 6:27 AM
- Michelle said...
I have never canned butternut squash, but I know it will be convenient for you in the long run! Never had Peep s'mores either. Today is my first day of summer break, so let the gardening, flower raising, interesting stuff begin!
- May 17, 2017 at 8:28 AM
- Tina Fariss Barbour said...
Your boys are so adorable! Those jars of butternut squash are very pretty with the light shining through them.
We have bird feeders and a squirrel feeder and an extra bird bath up this year, and we have enjoyed watching the wildlife. Of course, the kitties love their Bird TV. :-) We have a few things planted in the raised bed, and we enjoy seeing the new plants coming up. And everything is so green with all the rain we've been having. I am not a fan of hot weather, but 60s and 70s are pretty nice. - May 17, 2017 at 9:40 AM
- Crystal Collier said...
It hasn't been spring here for a LONG time. It's 10 AM and 80 degrees. Probably will hit 90 today. Yeah... I like the "winter" months most while living in Florida--especially February and November.
- May 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM
- Sally said...
Look at those precious faces!
Look at all that squash!
Girl, you really stay busy; I really admire both you and Paul. I've probably said that a few times before.
I was typing a new post when I saw you had commented; I finished if you'd like to hear about the "visit". LOL
As for here, it's hot; no rain in about six weeks but thankfully no fires close by as they are other places in Florida.
xoxo - May 17, 2017 at 11:15 AM
- Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...
unrelated... always carry a phone on you when you run! I have a small fanny pack that works great and fits snug so it doesn't bounce around. You never know when an idiot might pull up to you to ask for directions and instead is doing something else. (yup, happened). Also, you could suddenly twist an ankle really bad, you could come across a bear or mountain lion on trails... you could be clipped by a car on the road, Why take the chance of not having a way to communicate. Just do it.
- May 17, 2017 at 12:29 PM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
These are truly gorgeous pictures. I have never seen a butterfly like this. And it surprises me that it was still there when you returned. This is a lot of squash, and it looks so pretty all lined up. But the big surprise for me is Cort. Oh my, how he has changed! He looks so much more mature and grown up!! But it looks like he still has those beautiful blonde curls.
- May 17, 2017 at 2:10 PM
- Out on the prairie said...
Never had a peep smore. Have you ever nuked on, they get huge.Love that moth
- May 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM
- Sunnybrook Farm said...
The garden will be covered in green again soon. Mine is but it is all weeds so I need to work on it again before I can till and plant. I haven't seen a moth like that, maybe it is an alien life form, hey they could look just like moths. Remember moth man?
- May 17, 2017 at 6:23 PM
ive never thought of canning butternut! how interesting. and ive only been gone from here for a few short months to get my bearings with our little new one and your boys have just sprouted!!
- May 17, 2017 at 11:26 PM
- Linda said...
Neat looking moth!
- May 17, 2017 at 11:58 PM
- Unknown said...
Seeing the green leaves of trees, plant and flowers and how kids react to it all!
- May 18, 2017 at 4:53 AM
- Betsy Banks Adams said...
Oh My---so many wonderful things are capturing my fancy now... I just LOVE spring ---and all of its beauty... Our Roses are beginning to bloom like crazy ---so we are out taking pictures every day just to see a new bloom... Oh how wonderful that is!!!!! AND--our Lilies are trying to bloom and the Day Lilies are budding.... YEAH RAH... Thank God for Spring.
Betsy - May 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM
- Jenn Jilks said...
What a delightful post! I've stopped canning. I'm having trouble growing my veggies!!!
- May 18, 2017 at 9:31 PM
- Rob-bear said...
Tose guys of yours are really growing up! Great to see them, and hear what's up.
Blessings and Bear hugs! - May 19, 2017 at 3:32 AM
- Harry Flashman said...
You won't run out of squash any time soon! We planted squash last year, but got not a single one...
I'm working on retaining walls, and on some new security features up here on the mountain. That's about all of my spring doings. - May 19, 2017 at 1:44 PM
- Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...
Oh my goodness, your boys are getting SO big! I hope you're doing well! XOXO
- May 19, 2017 at 5:28 PM
- Annette said...
I've just been amazed at how much color is around us. The flowers, the green lawns, and even the sky seem to "pop." Everything is so bright and vibrant. I'm also thankful for long days and the ability to take walks with my son after school/work. I really did miss this time of year! Happy spring, my friend!
- May 19, 2017 at 9:49 PM
- mail4rosey said...
I love that you went back and it was still there to find! And hurrah for canned goodies to enjoy later. oh... and hurrah for Spring. Definitely. :)
- May 20, 2017 at 8:17 AM
- Terra Heck said...
I'm a fan of Spring too. I've never personally canned food but love to eat the fruits and vegetables that come out of it. A friend recently gave me canned beets and canned pickles. Delish!
- May 24, 2017 at 3:35 AM
- Vera said...
We have some butternut squash left over from last autumn and I was wondering what to do with it....so I shall have a go at canning it! I also have some cherries to do!
- May 24, 2017 at 12:23 PM
- An Apel a Day said...
Those boys are so cute! Yep it's the small things!
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Suunto ambassador, pioneering underwater explorer and film maker, Jill Heinerth has dived in icebergs, explored deep underwater caves, and more recently documented the impacts of climate change in the Arctic Circle.
Capturing our changing planet and educating the public about the growing threat of climate change is what is increasingly moving her to dive and explore our blue planet. On World Ocean Day 2021, Jill shares insights from her 20 year career.
Press play to watch her incredible journey!
Where are you now and how has the pandemic treated you?
I live in a 200-year-old mill in a small town near Ottawa, Canada. It has actually been a bit of a gift to be home with my husband for a prolonged stretch, but I am certainly eager to get back to some of my travels. This has been a good time for rest, learning, and incubating new ideas.
What's been inspiring you lately?
I wrote the foreword for a new book by Frauke Bagusche. The book is called: The Blue Wonder: Why the Sea Glows, Fish Sing, and Other Astonishing Insights from the Ocean. I found it fascinating and quite inspirational.
What are you working on at the moment?
I'm exploring Canada's longest underwater cave system and documenting some of the endangered species I have found there. I am also actively involved in a documentary and educational initiative about the Great Lakes Watershed. With many of my projects on hold from COVID, it has been great to be involved in important projects close to home.
It's mind blowing how many incredible expeditions you've been on – how have they changed you?
Absolutely! As I get older, I feel more urgency to work on projects that really matter and that will leave a lasting educational legacy. I am drawn to work that communicates about water literacy and climate change. I think that motivational stories from the natural world and exploration can connect people to critical global issues.
Is the underwater exploration and expedition scene attracting more women now?
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You say you're the canary in the coal mine – what are you seeing right now in terms of alarm bells?
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I have not yet visited the Galapagos or Cocos Islands. I sure hope to make that possible one day. In the interim, I will have lots to keep me busy!
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Virtual Memories Show #161:
Dan Perkins (Tom Tomorrow) LIVE + #NJPoet's Corner
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"Satire is the art of exaggerating for humorous emphasis and to make a point, but how do you exaggerate Trump?"
Last July, I talked to Dan Perkins (aka Tom Tomorrow) as he was launching a Kickstarter to produce 25 Years of Tomorrow, a massive quarter-century collection of his This Modern World comic strip. It was way more successful than he anticipated (356% overfunded!), so at his book launch party at Mark Twain House in March, we recorded an on-stage followup conversation, plus audience Q&A! Give it a listen! And buy 25 Years of Tomorrow!
"Does political humor date? Sure, but I was writing about gun control and healthcare reform 25 years ago."
Dan & I talk about the challenge of satire in this day and age, the benefits of operating under a pseudonym, the ways his life and work have changed as a result of the Kickstarter process, the ongoing labor of his production partners, Topatoco and Make That Thing!, looking back at 25 Years of Tomorrow, the mixed blessing of the internet, the doors that opened when he published a 1,000-page collection, whose hatred cheers him the most, why the internet is like Soylent Green, and more! Go listen and then order a copy of 25 Years of Tomorrow!
"It's all fun and games until the crazy man is in the Oval Office."
This episode is also the launch of our new monthly feature, #NJPoet's Corner, where we'll talk with philosopher-historian-zen-monk-poet Charles Bivona! (That starts around the 50:00 mark)
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Dan Perkins, better known as Tom Tomorrow, is the creator of the weekly political cartoon, This Modern World, which appears in approximately 80 newspapers across the U.S., and on websites such as Daily Kos, and The Nation. His work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Spin, Mother Jones, Esquire, The Economist, The Nation, U.S. News and World Report, and The American Prospect, and has been featured on Countdown with Keith Olbermann. In 2013 he was awarded the prestigious Herblock Prize in a ceremony at the Library of Congress, and in 2015 he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He received the first place Robert F. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Journalism in 1998 and 2003, and has also received the Media Alliance Meritorious Achievement Award, the James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Award from the Association for Education in Journalism, and the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism. In 2009, he collaborated with Pearl Jam to create artwork for their album "Backspacer". Dan has published 9 anthologies of his work, and one mega-sized 15-pound, two-volume slipcased edition of 25 Years of Tomorrow.
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Traveler and entrepreneur, Jess Stone, walks the grueling 5-day migrant route between Panama and Colombia with her White Swiss Shepherd as part of around -the-world journey to raise $100,000 for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up charity.
United States, 26th Mar 2024– Canadian and California business-owner, Jess Stone, has completed a harrowing 5-day trek through the Darien jungle alongside her husband and 10-month-old White Swiss Shepherd puppy, Whimsy.
This mountainous jungle region along the Panama-Colombia border is popularly called the "Darien Gap" because it describes a roughly 100-km 'gap' in the Pan-American Highway. It is a highly remote and richly biodiverse wilderness through which some 2,000 undocumented migrants attempt to reach the United States each day.
"The very first migrant we encountered was desperate for food after days of walking. We saw hundreds each day – parents holding the hands of small children, and carrying toddlers and babies in their arms.
"They scaled boulders, wadded through chest-deep water, and slept out in the open for days. Many described being robbed at gunpoint of all their money and belongings.
It was incredible determination and heartbreaking to witness."
To complete this dangerous jungle crossing, Stone joined an armed patrol from Panama's national border police, the Servicio Nacional de Fronteras (SENAFRONT), which routinely provides lifesaving aid to injured migrants.
This accomplishment is part of a larger global expedition that has featured numerous triumphs and disasters. After successfully reaching the Arctic Ocean with her dog riding on the motorcycle, Stone's husband suffered a severe motorcycle accident and, separately, her first canine companion, Moxie, passed away due to complications from a routine surgery.
Despite the setbacks, the team persists in their $100K fundraiser goal so, as Stone describes, "young girls will be inspired to follow their own crazy dreams." The adventure also aims to demonstrate the durability of Stone's ethical outdoor dog gear, which Whimsy wears.
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Most fuel efficient cheap cars: 10 used cars with best economy for less than £6,000 - and how to save fuel
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Fuel prices across the country remain at near-record levels, leaving motorists feeling the pinch at the pumps.
Despite the painful cost of motoring, many of us rely on our cars every day, so it's important to make the most of every litre of unleaded or diesel.
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James told us: "Driving your car more efficiently can save you a lot of money in fuel, and will also cause less wear and tear, reducing your overall maintenance costs over time.
"For manual cars, shifting up a gear earlier can reduce fuel usage as the engine won't be running at higher revs. However, be sure not to labour the engine as that can cause long-term damage.
By anticipating what other road users will do and situations down the road, you will also be able to accelerate and brake more smoothly and safely, which can keep fuel usage down. Equally, by taking your foot off the accelerator and letting the friction of the tyres and engine help slow the car you can also cut fuel consumption and reduce wear on your brakes.
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While driving techniques can help maximise economy, how much you spend on fuel is largely dicated by your car's economy, so it's important to consider this when looking for a new vehicle.
Engine technology in new cars, especially the introduction of hybrid systems, has helped improve economy for many models but for drivers with more modest budgets there are still plenty of older cars out there with impressive efficiency.
Here are 10 of James's most fuel efficient used cars for less than £6,000.
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This VW is practical and fun to drive, while its engine size keeps it cheap to run. It is primarily a city car and ideal for nipping around narrow streets, but is equally pleasant to drive on motorways. It is often a popular choice for new drivers owing to its maximum five stars on the Euro NCAP safety rating. As an added bonus, it's among the cheapest cars in the country to insure.
Toyota Aygo. Up to 58mpg
Toyota recently replaced its popular city car with the new Aygo X. The good news is there are plenty of Aygos available on the secondhand market to suit all budgets. The Aygo is a very affordable car to run, and its compact size makes it ideal for congested streets and tight parking spaces. There's generous leg and headroom in the front seats of the Aygo, but the back seats are a little cramped for adults.
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The Citroen DS3 is a discontinued supermini, with its most efficient 1.6-litre diesel returning more than 78mpg. Its petrol counterpart is much less efficient, though. It's a striking car to look at, with high quality interior but it has substance to go along with that style. It has strong grip and feels alert and agile around corners.
Volkswagen Golf. Up to 74mpg
The Volkswagen Golf has a well-earned reputation as a great all-round family hatchback and its larger size might suit some people better. It has a roomy cabin with a suitcase-friendly boot, and you'll find it a quiet, comfortable drive. At our price point, you're looking at sixth-generation models, where even "performance" diesel versions offer economy of 55mpg and the economy-focused Bluemotion models manage up to 74mpg in official tests.
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The original Toyota Prius was one of the first mass-produced hybrid vehicles on sale and remains one of the best available on the secondhand market, along with the second-generation model. Its fuel economy is one of its greatest strengths, but it also offers a quiet, relaxing drive. The Prius has proven itself to be a very reliable vehicle, and Euro NCAP awarded the Toyota Prius five stars out of five owing to its great safety features.
Honda Insight. Up to 61mpg
The Insight was one of the first hybrids to go on sale in the UK, and fuel efficiency remains one of its biggest selling points. The earliest versions of the Insight could be a bit of a bumpy ride, but more recent models have much improved suspension to make journeys go a lot more smoothly. It comes with excellent safety scores and Honda has a great reputation for reliability, meaning problems are few and far between.
BMW 3 Series. Up to 60mpg
The BMW 3 Series with its 318d engine promises low running costs combined with the performance features you expect from a brand like BMW. Its light steering makes it a smooth drive and feels well balanced around bends. As is to be expected from a BMW, you'll find an attractive interior with a wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustments.
Peugeot 208. Up to 83mpg
The Peugeot 208 is a highly-efficient supermini, with even petrol models scoring upwards of 60mpg in official tests. However, anyone regularly travelling long distances could really benefit from one of the diesel models, which in the first generation 208 offered claimed economy as high as 83mpg. As with all the cars on our list, those figures are from lab testing and are difficult to achieve in the real world, but the 208 remains a hugely efficient option for drivers on a budget.
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Skoda Fabias offer great fuel efficiency even in petrol guise but the Greenline models with their 1.2-litre diesel engine are especially worth a look at as they have been optimised for fuel economy and geared towards comfort. Despite this, the Greenline does possess a reasonably loud engine and can be a bit sluggish to drive. In terms of maximising fuel efficiency, it is a winner but merits a test drive first to see how you feel about its handling. Even less economy-focused models, such as newer 1.4 TDIs still return up to 68mpg in official tests.
Hyundai i40. Up to 67mpg
The Hyundai i40 is an ideal family car with its spacious cabin with enough room to sit four comfortably, and five can fit fairly easily too. It glides easily over the bumps and potholes making it a comfortable journey, though it can generate some more engine noise than some of its main rivals.
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The Clover Club Cocktail is truly magnificient cocktail. This drink has all elements of great classic cocktail – the interesting story, simple and elegant composition and it is almost forgotten.
This cocktail was created (as Albert Stevens Crockett specify in his Old Waldorf Bar Days (1931) or The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book (1935)) in the early 20th century in the bar of the Bellevue-Statford Hotel, Philadelphia which hosted Clover Club – the community of the lawyers and writers from Philadelphia.
Common recipe of Clover Club Cocktail include gin, lemon or lime juice, grenadine or raspberry syrup and egg white. Sometimes addition of the sweet vermouth or fresh raspberries is recomended. The Clover Club Cocktail has no garnish. If you garnish this drink with three mint leaf it morph into Clover Leaf Cocktail.
I use recipe from one of my favorite book –The Essential Cocktail by Dale DeGroff for my first Clover Club Cocktail:
Clover Club (The King of Cocktail)
45 ml gin
20 ml simple syrup
20 ml fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grenadine
white of 1 small egg
In a shaker mix gin, syrups and juice. In a small bowl lightly whip the egg white and add a half the whipped egg white to the shaker. Shake vigorously – hard and long to emulsify the egg. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
I omit the whipping of the egg white and use "dry shake" for preparing of this cocktail. Dry shake is interesting method of preparing cocktail with great amount of the eggs or heavy cream. First shake all ingredients in shaker without ice. You may add in a shaker a spring from hawtorn-strainer during first dry shake for best results. Then add ice and shake again very hard.
This my first Clover Club Cocktail is awesome drink. Actually it was love at the first sight sip. Certainly I explore this cocktail in original version from the Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. I tasted this cocktail with berry-grenadine and raspberry syrup also lime and lemon juice.
Clover Club (Savoy)
50 ml gin
the juice of 1/2 lemon or of 1 lime
25 ml grenadine (or raspberry syrup)
egg white
Shake well and strain into medium size glass.
This cocktail are excellent with berry-grenadine. I prefer the Clover Club Cocktail with fresh pressed lemon juice. Juice a lime or lemon for this cocktail carefully. I think that essential oil of citrus skin is over this cocktail.
Actually I tested about twenty Clover Club Cocktails. My Ultimate version is:
My Clover Club
50 ml gin
25 ml fresh lemon juice
25 ml simple syrup
2 dash berry-grenadine
30 ml egg white
Shake all ingredients thoroughly. Serve in the wineglass.
Use good gin for best results. You may use in this cocktail homemade grenadine or raspberry syrup for great drink. Be carefully with raw eggs. Actually the quality fresh eggs are so safety, but you should wash the egg, keep refrigerated and keep your equipment and ware clean. Also I recomend to read good post about this cocktail and raw eggs by Robert Hess.
The Clover Club Cocktail is outstanding, awesome and fascinating mixed drink. Literally.


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August 11: Weight Loss seems impossible for many; a lot of people can get away with anything they eat and stay slim. There are several factors which contribute to weight gain, like a sedentary lifestyle, gut health, metabolism, stress, diseases and hormonal disbalance; however, most important is the dietary choices. We are spending on unhealthy dietary items, but as Bethenney Frankel quotes, "Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments".
Fixing your nutrition not only helps with weight loss but improves your overall health, so here we are going to talk about a sustainable way of improving health and stepping up in the journey of weight loss. Let's introduce you to one of the Ketogen Superfoods- Lean Smoothies that is based on Ayurveda and Science and is becoming India's 1st choice for health enthusiasts.
What is it?
Ketogen lean smoothie is loaded with herbs and protein, which promote weight loss and improve digestive health. It's a plant-based smoothie sweetened with natural stevia and cinnamon that contains vitamins, minerals and good carbs and fat, which can work as a meal replacement drink.
Let's dive into the ingredients. It is packed with essential herbs.
- Green coffee
- Natural cocoa powder
- Ashwagandha
- Pea protein
- Cinnamon
- Oats
- Pineapple enzymes
- Beetroot
- Green tea
- Papaya enzymes
- Stevia
How Ketogen Lean smoothie is the first choice for health enthusiasts?
It is easy to consume and can fulfil your diet needs in a superior way. Ketogen Lean Smoothie helps you lose weight by keeping you full for longer; it suppresses cravings and improves digestion. The ingredients help muscles and detox the body. It is a good diet supplement to improve your overall health. It is recommended as a meal supplement to replace one of the three meals of the day.
Benefits of including Lean smoothie in your diet:
- It supports digestion
It contains high fibre content that helps to reduce constipation and toxins in the colon, which will help boost your immune system and overall health.
- It helps to curb hunger pangs
Resist the urge to binge with Ketogen Lean Smoothie. This delicious and low-calorie formula wards off hunger pangs and reduce cravings so you can enjoy a smaller meal.
- No added sugars
The lean smoothie will satisfy your cravings in the most delicious way possible. There are no added sugars—we sweetened it with stevia instead.
- It boosts metabolism
It includes a potent mix of rare herbs and essential vitamins that can boost your metabolism and encourage weight loss.
In addition, it has:
1.No Gluten
Gluten is found in wheat, which triggers many diseases, and people are being aware of the benefits of gluten-free products. And lean smoothies have no gluten, which makes you lean faster.
- No lactose
Many people are lactose intolerant, and Lean smoothie is without any milk products but a combination of herbs which helps you to give you a better shape.
- No added sugar
Sugar causes weight gain, but Ketogen Lean smoothie is sweetened by stevia, which is a natural herb and substitute for sugar.
Either shake it, bake it or blend it. Here are three ways to enjoy plant-based lean smoothies.
Our favourite recommended recipe Plant Based Vegan Lean Smoothie:
> One scoop of Lean smoothie
> One cup of banana
> One tbsp chocolate
> One tsp honey
> One glass of milk
> Ice cubes
- Blend all the above-mentioned ingredients.
- Top it with cranberries.
- Serve and enjoy it chilled.
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The Brits have peculiar words for many things. Money is referred to as "goolies" in slang, so you should for instance say "I'd love to come to the pub but I haven't got any goolies." "Quid" is the modern word for what was once called a "shilling" - the equivalent of seventeen cents American.
If you are fond of someone, you should tell him he is a "great tosser" - he will be touched. The English are a notoriously tactile, demonstrative people, and if you want to fit in you should hold hands with your acquaintances and tossers when you walk down the street.
Ever since their Tory government wholeheartedly embraced full union with Europe, the Brits have been attempting to adopt certain continental customs, such as the large midday meal followed by a two or three hour siesta, which they call a "wank." As this is still a fairly new practice in Britain, it is not uncommon for people to oversleep (alarm clocks, alas, do not work there due to the magnetic pull from Greenwich). If you are late for supper, simply apologise and explain that you were having a wank - everyone will understand and forgive you.
University archives and manuscript collections are still governed by quaint medieval rules retained out of respect for tradition; hence patrons are expected to bring to the reading rooms their own ink-pots and a small knife for sharpening their quills. Observing these customs will signal to the librarians that you are "in the know"- one of the inner circle, as it were, for the rules are unwritten and not posted anywhere in the library. Likewise, it is customary to kiss the librarian on both cheeks when he/she brings a manuscript you've requested, a practice dating back to the reign of Henry VI.
One of the most delightful ways to spend an afternoon in Oxford or Cambridge is gliding gently down the river in one of their flat- bottomed boats, which you propel using a long pole. This is known as "cottaging." Many of the boats (called "yer-i-nals") are privately owned by the colleges, but there are some places that rent them to the public by the hour. Just tell a professor or policeman that you are interested in doing some cottaging and would like to know where the public yerinals are. The poles must be treated with vegetable oil to protect them from the water, so it's a good idea to buy a can of Mazola and have it on you when you ask directions to the yerinals. That way people will know you are an experienced cottager.
British cuisine enjoys a well deserved reputation as the most sublime gastronomic pleasure available to man. Thanks to today's robust dollar, the American traveller can easily afford to dine out several times a week (rest assured that a British meal is worth interrupting your afternoon wank for).
Few foreigners are aware that there are several grades of meat in the UK. The best cuts of meat, like the best bottles of gin, bear Her Majesty's seal, called the British Stamp of Excellence (BSE). When you go to a fine restaurant, tell your waiter you want BSE beef and won't settle for anything less. If he balks at your request, custom dictates that you jerk your head imperiously back and forth while rolling your eyes to show him who is boss. Once the waiter realises you are a person of discriminating taste, he may offer to let you peruse the restaurant's list of exquisite British wines. If he does not, you should order one anyway.
The best wine grapes grow on the steep, chalky hillsides of Yorkshire and East Anglia-try an Ely '84 or Ripon '88 for a rare treat indeed. When the bill for your meal comes it will show a suggested amount. Pay whatever you think is fair, unless you plan to dine there again, in which case you should simply walk out; the restaurant host will understand that he should run a tab for you.
Public taxis are subsidised by the Her Majesty's Government. A taxi ride in London costs two pounds, no matter how far you travel. If a taxi driver tries to overcharge you, you should yell "I think not, you charlatan!", then grab the nearest policeman (bobby) and have the driver disciplined.
It is rarely necessary to take a taxi, though, since bus drivers are required to make detours at patrons' requests. Just board any bus, pay your fare of thruppence (the heavy gold-colored coins are "pence"), and state your destination clearly to the driver, e.g.: "Please take me to the British Library." A driver will frequently try to have a bit of harmless fun by pretending he doesn't go to your requested destination. Ignore him, as he is only teasing the American tourist (little does he know you're not so ignorant!).
For those travelling on a shoestring budget, the London Tube may be the most economical way to get about, especially if you are a woman. Chivalry is alive and well in Britain, and ladies still travel for free on the Tube.
Simply take some tokens from the baskets at the base of the escalators or on the platforms; you will find one near any of the state-sponsored Tube musicians. Once on the platform, though, beware! Approaching trains sometimes disturb the large Gappe bats that roost in the tunnels. The Gappes were smuggled into London in the early 19th century by French saboteurs and have proved impossible to exterminate. The announcement "Mind the Gappe!" is a signal that you should grab your hair and look towards the ceiling. Very few people have ever been killed by Gappes, though, and they are considered only a minor drawback to an otherwise excellent means of transportation.
One final note: for preferential treatment when you arrive at Heathrow airport, announce that you are a member of Shin Fane (an international Jewish peace organization-the "shin" stands for "shalom"). As savvy travellers know, this little white lie will assure you priority treatment as you make your way through customs.
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Turtle Tilt™
The Turtle Tilt Weymouth sits further forward on the tongue creating a greater degree of separation between curb and bridoon, addressing the all too common problem of interference between the two bits.
The flattened underside of the Turtle Tilt mouthpiece is held parallel to the tongue delivering a broad and smooth weight-bearing surface with little bulk between the floor of the mouth and upper palate.
Generally recommended to clarify the rein aids, improve comfort and promote sustainable performance.


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Precise Carrom Boards
Precise took over from Surco as the industry leader back in the 1990s. They were the first to develop their "Super-Smooth" waterproof and scratch resistant playing surface, a huge improvement over Surco's fragile finish. They also pioneered the reinforcement of their frames with a formica strip, necessary when old-growth shisham wood was no longer available. This increased rebound dramatically and prevented indentation of the frame by hard-hit strikers. All of our manufacturers followed their lead so our line of carromboards all share these features.
Precise also improved the joining of the corners and the finish of the frame, making boards that cracked less and are truly world class and of export quality. They quickly became the leader in competition carromboards approved by the AICF and ICF for tournament use. They are still being used today in major championships.
Today, Precise boards are still of very high quality but are considered "old-school" in their use of back-bracing and heavy frames. Their Champion Elegant is highly regarded by professional, Indian players and is considered to be one of the finest boards made.


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Today is National Pet Day, a day established in 1878 by Emmett Lee Dickinson in honor of his dog Monte. Dickinson came up with the idea for a national day in honor of pets after he wrote his now-classic poem "Some Days rise above the rest" (below on the left). Dickinson's poem also inspired third cousin Emily to pen her poem "Some Days retired from the rest" (below on the right).
Of course Dickinson's poem was an immediate favorite of all of the Dickinsons, bcause one thing alll of the relatives shared was a love of their pets. Emily Dickinson loved her dog Carlo, Lavinia Dickinson adored her fox Gambler, and Austin Dickinson cherished his bear Motya the Bear.
Pictured below, left to right: Emmett Lee Dickinson's beloved dog, Monte; a Newfoundland, the type of dog owned by Emily Dickinson; Lavinia Dickinson and her fox Gambler; Austin Dickinson and his dearly loved bear, Motya the Bear. Click the images to enlarge.
By Emmett Lee Dickinson: Some Days rise above the rest In some distinction held The Day that our Companions're praised Our pets unparalleled | By Emily Dickinson: Some Days retired from the rest In soft distinction lie The Day that a Companion came Or was obliged to die |


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Pink Floyd's Nick Mason – 'The Wall' Wasn't Made By 'Angry People'
In a recent interview to promote the Feb. 28 release of the 'Immersion' and 'Experience' editions of 'The Wall,' Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason put a few longstanding rumors to bed about the atmosphere during the sessions for their 1979 double-album.
The story of the recording of 'The Wall' is nearly as famous as the music. Preliminary work began in late 1978 at their Britannia Row studios in London. But the band was forced to spend a year overseas as tax exiles, so the album was recorded at various studios in Nice, France, New York and Los Angeles, and finished barely in time for the Nov. 30 release date. Over the years, stories leaked out about internal fights, namely with producer Bob Ezrin, and the refusal of the members to be in the studio together, but Mason downplayed them.
"The sort of concept people have is that this was a record hewn out of rock by very angry people, and I think that's not really the case," Mason tells Billboard. "A lot of the album was pretty civilized in terms of people getting on with it. I think it all felt fairly positive. Things fragmented later on, quite late in the recording."
However, Mason did acknowledge a fight between Roger Waters and keyboardist Richard Wright, which led to his departure from the band during the sessions. "There was a big blowup, particularly between Roger and Rick towards the end of the process. But the majority of that process I remember as being pretty creative and businesslike, really."
Wright was subsequently hired as a salaried musician for the tour, and eventually brought back when David Gilmour re-convened the band, over Waters' legal objections, in 1987. Wright passed away on Sept. 15, 2008 at age 65.


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The United States in the New Asia
- Council Special Report
- Concise policy briefs that provide timely responses to developing crises or contributions to current policy dilemmas.
No region of the world today is more dynamic than Asia. Across the continent, booming countries have built engines of economic growth that have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty. Along with this economic strength has come increased strategic importance, leading to Asia's emergence as a principal center of global power in the twenty-first century.
As Asia's economic and strategic weight has grown, Asians have sought to build multilateral frameworks capable of effectively channeling the region's energies. But for more than a decade, the United States has mostly watched from the sidelines as proposals multiply and the region organizes itself into an alphabet soup of new multilateral groups.
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The Obama administration has an opportunity to help define new roles for the United States in this changing Asia. But to sustain its position in the region, Washington will need to move beyond its traditional "hub and spokes" approach to Asia--with the United States as the hub, bilateral alliances as the spokes, and multilateral institutions largely at the margins of U.S. policy. Otherwise, the United States will pay increasing costs to its interests, credibility, and influence.
In this Council Special Report, commissioned by CFR's International Institutions and Global Governance program, Evan A. Feigenbaum and Robert A. Manning examine Asia's regional architecture and consider what it means for the United States. They identify shortcomings in the region's existing multilateral mix and contend that the United States must increase its involvement in shaping Asian institutions in order to advance U.S. strategic interests and protect the competitiveness of American firms.
The authors outline six principles for U.S. policy toward Asia as a whole and recommend particular policies toward Northeast and Southeast Asia. Among other steps, they urge the United States to maintain a strong presence at Asian meetings; avoid intractable security issues and focus instead on topics ripe for cooperation; make use of ad hoc groupings as well as formal ones; vigorously pursue regional and global trade liberalization efforts; and view some Asian institutions that exclude the United States as acceptable, just as with the European Union.
The report also presents thoughtful recommendations for how Washington can influence the multilateral landscape in ways beneficial to American interests. The result is a document with important implications for U.S. policy toward a region that promises to play a central role in shaping the coming era of history.
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