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"I pretty much try to stay in a constant state of confusion just because of the expression it leaves on my face." – Johnny Depp
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We are half way through the body language series (a link to part one and two) and this week, it's on facial expressions. More than body language and head movements, facial expressions are one of the key areas when it comes to the study of body language. Our facial expressions give us a glimpse into the mind of a person and it is the quintessential universal language. Anger, pain, happiness; these are all universal emotions that are communicated in your face and are understood whether you are in China, France, America, anywhere. Facial Expression can often give us an insight into what a person is thinking or feeling. However, it is also important to remember that these expressions can be faked and as such, facial expressions need to be read as part of a cluster, such as body language or body cues and facial expressions.
There are two types of facial expressions; the standard facial expressions and micro expressions.These micro-expressions are exhibeted subconsciously but are important if you want to decide if a person is lying or masking their true emotions. for example false smiles .
Wikipedia describes Micro-expressions as
"A Micro-expression is a brief, involuntary facial expression shown on the face of humans according to emotions experienced. They usually occur in high-stakes situations, where people have something to lose or gain. Micro-expressions occur when a person is consciously trying to conceal all signs of how he or she is feeling, or when a person does not consciously know how he or she is feeling. Unlike regular facial expressions, it is difficult to hide micro-expression reactions. Micro-expressions express the seven universal emotions: disgust, anger, fear, sadness,happiness, surprise, and contempt. Nevertheless, in the 1990s, Paul Ekman expanded his list of basic emotions, including a range of positive and negative emotions not all of which are encoded in facial muscles. These emotions are amusement, contempt, embarrassment, excitement, guilt, pride, relief, satisfaction, pleasure, and shame. They are very brief in duration, lasting only 1/25 to 1/15 of a second.
A superb television show for those interested in body language is "Lie to Me" starring Tim Roth.
An example of these micro-expression's are included in the picture below:
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The key area of study when it comes to Facial expression is the mouth and its surrounding area. The mouth is associated with very many body language signals, which is not surprising given its functions – obviously speech, but also those connected with infant feeding, which connects psychologically through later life with feelings of security, love and sex.
The mouth can be touched or obscured by a person's own hands or fingers, and is a tremendously flexible and expressive part of the body too, performing a central role in facial expressions.
The mouth also has more visible moving parts than other sensory organs, so there's a lot more potential for variety of signalling.
Unlike the nose and ears, which are generally only brought into body language action by the hands or fingers, the mouth acts quite independently, another reason for it deserving separate detailed consideration.
Smiling is a big part of facial body language. As a general rule real smiles are symmetrical and produce creases around the eyes and mouth, whereas fake smiles, for whatever reason, tend to be mouth-only gestures.
|part of body
|detailed explanation
|Pasted smile
|faked smile
|A pasted smile is one which appears quickly, is fixed for longer than a natural smile, and seems not to extend to the eyes. This typically indicates suppressed displeasure or forced agreement of some sort.
|Tight-lipped smile
|secrecy or withheld feelings
|Stretched across face in a straight line, teeth concealed. The person smiling has a secret they are not going to share, possibly due to dislike or distrust. Can also be a rejection signal.
|Twisted smile
|mixed feelings or sarcasm
|Shows opposite emotions on each side of the face.
|Dropped-jaw smile
|faked smile
|More of a practiced fake smile than an instinctive one. The jaw is dropped lower than in a natural smile, the act of which creates a smile.
|Smile – head tilted, looking up
|playfulness, teasing, coy
|Head tilted sideways and downwards so as to part hide the face, from which the smile is directed via the eyes at the intended target.
|Bottom lip jutting out
|Like rubbing eyes, this can be an adult version of crying, so jutting or pushing the bottom lip forward is a part of the crying face and impulse. Bear in mind that people cry for reasons of genuine upset, or to avert attack and seek sympathy or kind treatment.
|Laughter deserves a section in its own right because its such an interesting area. In terms of body language genuine laughter is a sign of relaxation and feeling at ease. Natural laughter can extend to all the upper body or whole body. The physiology of laughter is significant. Endorphins are released. Pain and stress reduces. Also vulnerabilities show and can become more visible because people's guard drops when laughing.
|Forced laughter
|nervousness, cooperation
|Unnatural laughter is often a signal of nervousness or stress, as an effort to dispel tension or change the atmosphere. Artificial laughter is a signal of cooperation and a wish to maintain empathy.
|Biting lip
|One of many signals suggesting tension or stress, which can be due to high concentration, but more likely to be anxiousness.
|Teeth grinding
|tension, suppression
|Inwardly-directed 'displacement' sign, due to suppression of natural reaction due to fear or other suppressant.
|Chewing gum
|tension, suppression
|As above – an inwardly-directed 'displacement' sign, due to suppression of natural reaction. Otherwise however can simply be to freshen breath, or as a smoking replacement.
|Smoking obviously becomes habitual and addictive, but aside from this people put things into their mouths because it's comforting like thumb-sucking is to a child, in turn rooted in baby experiences of feeding and especially breastfeeding.
|A self-comforting impulse in babies and children, substituting breast-feeding, which can persist as a habit into adulthood.
|Chewing pen or pencil
|Like smoking and infant thumb sucking. The pen is the teat. Remember that next time you chew the end of your pen…
|Pursing lips
|thoughtfulness, or upset
|As if holding the words in the mouth until they are ready to be released. Can also indicate anxiousness or impatience at not being able to speak. Or quite differently can indicate upset, as if suppressing crying.
|Tongue poke
|mouth / tongue
|disapproval, rejection
|The tongue extends briefly and slightly at the centre of the mouth as if tasting something nasty. The gesture may be extremely subtle. An extreme version may be accompanied by a wrinkling of the nose, and a squint of the eyes.
|Hand clamped over mouth
|mouth / hands
|suppression, holding back, shock
|Often an unconscious gesture of self-regulation – stopping speech for reasons of shock, embarrassment, or for more tactical reasons. The gesture is reminiscent of the 'speak no evil' wise monkey. The action can be observed very clearly in young children when they witness something 'unspeakably' naughty or shocking. Extreme versions of the same effect would involve both hands.
|Nail biting
|mouth / hands
|frustration, suppression
|Nail-biting is an inwardly-redirected aggression borne of fear, or some other suppression of behaviour. Later nail-biting becomes reinforced as a comforting habit, again typically prompted by frustration or fear. Stress in this context is an outcome. Stress doesn't cause nail-biting; nail-biting is the outward demonstration of stress. The cause of the stress can be various things (stressors).
Other area's of study should include eyebrow movements, nose twitches,etc.Things such as swallowing hard or sighing also express a variety of emotions such as nervousness, anger, surprise, fear, etc.
Finally, the eyes are also a massive part of facial expressions but this will be covered in my next post!!


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I walked passed a restaurant with an open-air section. It was close to the hottest time of the day. I thought it would be crazy for someone to be outside on a day like today.
I was wrong.
There was one person enjoying the heat, at least, I think she was enjoying the heat. I've written a couple of times about people who love the heat. "The hotter the better," seems to be their motto. I just don't know how they do it. They must have some altered D.N.A. or something.
Yesterday I did a show, dressed as a turn-of-the-century snake oil salesman in 100+ degree heat. After the shows I felt a little nauseous and I think I might have suffered a mild case of heat stroke. I'm no doctor so I don't know for sure. All I know is it was so blasted hot. How in the world can people want it to be hotter?
I didn't get a good look at the woman sitting out in the open-air, but she looked content. Well, as far as I could tell. I'm sure there were many places to sit inside the air-conditioned restaurant. But that's the thing about people who love the heat. It's something they choose.
Then again, maybe they don't.

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When my friend and fellow teammate, Schaef, asked me to make some artwork for her nephew… I knew I was in for a challenge. When she requested having his name (Logan James) and Wolverine (yes, the comic) as the theme…I was downright stumped about what I would come up with. However, with a little time and what seemed like a few hundred sketches, I finally realized I could make an awesome comic themed design.
Although Logan's dad is a huge fan of comics, I was pretty certain his mom probably wanted some artwork that she wouldn't dread putting on the wall of the nursery. Wolverine wears quite the colorful bodysuit, so I tried to stick with some muted colors to give it some retro charm. I also tried to make wolverine a little more kid-friendly (because he is actually quite terrifying) and mimicked the font of the original wolverine comic book cover for Logan's name.
This turned out to be one of my favorite projects & I was pretty impressed by my own skills! I am thankful for all of my lovely friends who keep me on my toes with their requests and push me to make incredible creations! I was even lucky enough to get Logan and wolverine together… check it out!
Enjoy! Finished piece measures 8″ by 10″.


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Four Very Unique Wine Trails
Four Very Unique Wine Trails: Discover Maryland's Wine Trails
Maryland grapes date back to the 16th century. But, its role as a competitor in the wine industry is relatively new. Fewer than 20 wineries existed 30 years ago. Maryland is now trending towards 100 wineries. As a wine geek, this is exciting to witness but why should you care? You should care because the industry is midst of a transformation. It is producing noteworthy wines that are more accessible to the consumer. Vineyard visiting is no longer reserved for elite wine snobs. It is an activity to be enjoyed by all wine lovers.
We discovered Maryland's newer wine trails — Capital, Antietam Highlands, and Chesapeake in the first Discover Maryland's Wine Trail blog. Today, we will discover four unique wine trails that have shaped the industry and are leading its transformation.
Carroll Wine Trail
Carroll Wine Trail has the fewest wineries, only two: Old Westminster Winery and Serpent Ridge Vineyard. Carroll Wine Trail is small but mighty. Mighty meaning its influence. The Trail had more wineries and tremendous influence on grape growing and wine production during the early years. Wineries closed, people retired or vineyards decided to only grow grapes are the reasons that attribute to the reduction of wineries.
Do not overlook this trail. It is still influential. Vino 301 frequently takes groups to these vineyards. They are warm and inviting. It is like going to your favorite aunt's home. You know you are going to be welcomed and have a good time. Hal and Karen are Serpent Ridge's owners. They offer many fun activities, like yoga, paint parties, chocolate and cigar pairings. But don't just go for the activities, Serpent Ridge pours good wine. My personal favorites are Albariño and Serpent Kiss.
A couple years ago when you asked someone what Maryland wineries have you ever visited; Linganore Winecellars or Boordy Vineyard were always mentioned. Now, people say Old Westminster too. Established less than 10 years ago, the sibling trio (Lisa, Ashli and Drew) have re-invented how people imagine Maryland wine. Their mission is to produce noteworthy wines from Maryland. By the number of awards and accolades they have received, they can check the box. This year they were named by The Daily Meal one of the top 101 Wineries in America. Awards by pretentious wine judges are nice, but should not be the reason why you visit. You should visit because Old Westminster's wines are exceptional. They continue to hone their wine making craft and produce wines that appeal to most wine drinkers— crisp balanced white wines, fruity long-lasting finish red wines, and trendy sparkling wine. You are not going to find semi-dry or sweet wines on their tasting menus.
Frederick Wine Trail
Frederick Wine Trail celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2017. Congratulations! I think it is the second oldest wine trail. Please do not quote me on this fact. However, you can quote me on this fact… it is home to the largest winery. Linganore Winecellars is the largest winery. Here is another wine nerd factoid … it is home to two American Viticultural Areas (AVA) — Catoctin AVA and Linganore AVA. AVAs are a big deal in the wine world because it helps wine drinkers identify the type of wine in the bottle. It's like a secret decoder ring.
Now that the facts are out of the way, let us get back to the wine trail. Linganore Winecellars, Loew Vineyard, Elk Run Vineyard and Catoctin Breeze are among the establishing wineries. They have produced wines for over 20 years and have had a tremendous imprint on Maryland's wine culture. The vanguard is complemented by newer wineries. In the upcoming Frederick Wine Trail blog, I will discover how the newer wineries continue to bring recognition to the trail.
Noble grapes —Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in this region because of the ideal growing conditions. Wine blends and fruit wines (e.g., peach, apple) have garnered a following also.
Aside from the wine, what I love about this region is the wineries proximity to one another. They are clustered, so the drive between wineries on average is 15 minutes. You can make a weekend out of vineyard hopping and visit almost all eight vineyards.
Legacy Wine Trail
Maryland's newest wineries are in Prince George's County. The latest winery is opening fall 2017. Brandywine, MD is home to many of Prince George's County vineyards. Former tobacco farms are now thriving vineyards. The wineries are close in proximity, so you can visit them all in the same day. Romano Vineyard, Robin Hill Farms, JaneMark Vineyard and Gemeny Vineyard make up the Legacy Wine Trail.
Patuxent Wine Trail
Patuxent river runs through the southernmost wine trail. Anne Arundel, Calvert and St. Mary counties are home to the Patuxent wine trail. Maryland's Route 4 also runs through this trail. It is one of the easiest trails to navigate. Take a lazy afternoon drive south on MD Route 4 and you are can easily access many of the wineries.
Former tobacco farmlands influence the trail's wine and architecture. Refurbished tobacco barns have a renewed use —charming tasting rooms. Great Frogs and Fridays Creek Vineyard have made great use of these barns. Local artisans display their work in Fridays Creek Vineyard's loft. In an upcoming blog, I will explore tobacco's relationship with current growing conditions.
Chambourcin, a French-American hybrid grape, is used widely as by winemakers from this region. It is a signature grape that is extremely versatile. It is expressed in different styles. The styles range from Cove Valley's semi-dry wine, Fridays Creek Vineyard's table wine, Port of Leonardtown Winery award-winning reserve to Running Hare Vineyard port style wine.
Piedmont Wine Trail
Piedmont means "the foot of the mountains". The growing conditions along this trail mimic the conditions in Italy's Piedmont region. However, in my mind Piedmont means the heart Maryland wine. The Piedmont trail is home to Maryland's oldest winery — Boordy Vineyards. Boordy Vineyards along with Fiore Winery & Distillery, and Basignani Vineyard are the vineyards that gave face to Maryland wine. These vineyards cultivated Maryland's wine character and personality. They continue to plow the path of its future. You will find very traditional wines along the trail. No trendy blue wine here. Old world traditional wine making methods are used.
One of the most popular wine trails, the trail traverses Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. There are almost a dozen wineries. It is a 30-minute drive from downtown Baltimore to reach the Trail. The transition from city to country is mesmerizing for many. People forgot how rural Maryland still is.
The trail has the only winery that is also a creamy. WineCream is a winery that serves "boozy" ice cream. Yes, the ice cream is made with wine. The trail is also home to cideries. I will discover other distinguishing traits in along the Piedmont trail in the blog series.
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Hopefully, your interest has been peeked and you will continue to follow our blogs published over the month. We will taste and discover the wines along all the trails.
Maryland Wine Passport Experience FAQs
2016 Maryland Passport Experience Guided Tour FAQs
- What comes with your Passport ticket? Ticket holders will be privy to a free wine tasting and behind-the-scene experience at each winery, a commemorative wine glass and 10% off all bottles that are just too good to leave without. It also gets you discounts and promotions to several local attractions, hotels, restaurants and shopping centers so you may fully immerse yourself in all that each region has to offer.
- How often can I use the Passport ticket? You can use the Passport on all four days.
- How much is Passport ticket? $25.00 per person. You buy your Passport ticket directly from the Maryland Wine Passport Experience. The ticket grants you access to all participating vineyards and wineries over both weekends.
- Will I have to buy a Passport ticket and Vino 301 ticket? Yes.
- What is the difference between the Passport ticket and Vino 301 ticket? Passport ticket is your tasting pass. The ticket grants you access to all participating vineyards and wineries over both weekends. Vino 301 is your transportation and guided tour pass.
- What do I get with the Vino 301 ticket?
- Transportation to ALL 6 wine trails
- Knowledgeable and fun Tour Ambassador & driver
- Light snacks & beverages
- Does Vino 301 have weekend passes? Yes. You can buy a single day or weekend pass.
- Can you mix trail passes when you purchase a Vino 301 weekend pass? Yes. For example, you can go along the Patuxent Wine Trail on Saturday and Chesapeake Wine Trail on Sunday.
- How long is the Vino 301 wine tour? 12 noon – 6 pm
- Will Vino 301 go to all 6 Wine Trails? Yes
- Where are the pick up locations?
- Big Cork Vineyard (Antietam Highlands Wine Trail)
- Linganore Wine Cellars (Carroll Wine Trail)
- Clovelly Vineyard (Chesapeake Wine Trail – Saturday)
- Casinelli Vineyard (Chesapeake Wine Trail – Sunday)
- The Winery at Olney (Frederick Wine Trail)
- Port of Leonardtown (Patuxent Wine Trail – Saturday)
- Fridays Creek Winery (Patuxent Wine Trail – Sunday)
- Boordy Vineyard (Piedmont Wine Trail – Saturday)
- Fiore Vineyard (Piedmont Wine Trail- Sunday)
- What time should I arrive at the pick up location? We recommend arriving at the pick location between 11:00 am and 11:30 am. You can begin your tasting at the first location before we depart to the other vineyards. We will be departing at 12:00 noon.
- What wineries and vineyards are participating?
Antietam Highlands Wine Trail (Washington County)
- Big Cork Vineyards
- Distillery Lane Ciderworks
- Orchid Cellar
- Winery Knob Hall Winery
- Red Heifer Winery
Carroll Wine Trail (Carroll County)
- Cygnus Wine Cellars
- Serpent Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Chesapeake Wine Trail (Kent, Cecil, Queen Anne, and Talbot Counties)
- Cassinelli Winery
- Clovelly Vineyard
- Crow Farm
- Layton's Chance Vineyard
- St. Michael's Winery
- Triple Creek Winery
- Turkey Point Vineyard
Frederick Wine Trail (Montgomery and Frederick Counties)
- Great Shoals Winery
- Linganore Wine Cellars
- Rockland Farm Winery
- The Winery at Olney
Patuxent Wine Trail (Prince George's, Calvert, St. Mary's Counties)
- Cove Point Winery
- Fridays Creek Vineyard & Winery
- Perigeaux Vineyard & Winey
- Port of Leonardtown
- Romano Vineyard & Winery
- Running Hare Vineyard
- Slack Vineyard
- Solomons Island Winery
Piedmont Wine Trail (Baltimore and Harford Counties)
- Boordy Vineyards
- Dejon Vineyard
- Fiore Winery
- Harford Vineyard & Winery
- Millstone Cellars
- Royal Rabbit Vineyards
- Woodhall Wine Cellars
Still have questions not answered here. Do not hesitate to post them on our blog, or email us at info@vino301. We will respond timely. You can also Tweet your questions to #ASKMDWine.
Hopefully, we will see you along one of MD's wine trails. Cheers!


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Get your jazz on with Gitarist!
Having done six interviews at the North Sea Jazz festival in July, there's a serious focus on jazz in this month's issue of Gitarist. If you see only five, that's because we will feature Belgian jazz legend Philip Catherine in a larger article in next month's issue – you heard it here first!
That doesn't mean this month's artists are not worth reading about. What about widely beloved guitarist Bill Frisell? I had the opportunity to talk with this extremely friendly musician about his massive discography. Also, after being impressed thoroughly by Roosevelt Collier's unconventional work on the lap steel with Bokanté last year, we could not pass up upon hearing he played the festival again. Oz Noy and Adam Rogers are big names in modern fusion and Pascal Danaë combines delta blues and Guadeloupian sounds in this remarkably full-sounding trio Delgres. If you want to know more about their sounds and approaches, these interviews are the way to go.
Besides that, we have a large special about improving your guitar playing technique, my colleagues have spoken with Guthrie Govan and The Pineapple Thief and there are loads of album and gear reviews. That should still your guitar appetite until the next issue.


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Austin PAL Summer Show Part 3 words and photos licensed to participants only Esteban Erik Stipnieks
Change a child's life and change the world. Be a father to the fatherless and offer a young woman a positive adult female role model and the potential in misery avoided is staggering. Austin PAL (they are on facebook) is Austin Police Department preventing crime. Due to early arrival I got to meet a couple of the Police officers involved....Cathy Haggerty, and the person shooting photographs for PAL and Phil who I already know. You would have to be both foolish and heartless not to cheer on their efforts. One is a former Peace Corps member. As I write this a smile is on my face. Austin PAL has a week long boxing clinic which has a smoker at its end. The boxing program is featured but the explorer post is also heavily involved I witnessed part of the take down process after the show...the kids learned even valuable life lessons team work and service in that.
It was Moses Mendosa RSC #2 75lb JO
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Blanca Scheurman outstanding female boxer of the event
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Sweet N Savory Enchiladas
Whenever my husband has a potluck at the office, he signs me up to bring these saucy enchiladas. After preparing these many times, I finally enlisted him to help make them.—GaleLynn Peterson, Long Beach, California
Total TimePrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
Makes12 enchiladas
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- 3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Transfer to a saucepan. Add oil. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat. Gradually add a small amount of hot tomato mixture to cream, stirring constantly. Return all to pan; set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2/3 cup of the tomato cream sauce. Spoon meat mixture onto tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchilada.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions.
Purchase green onions with fresh-looking tops and clean white ends. Store them wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze sliced or chopped green onions for up to 1 year. One green onion equals about 2 tablespoons sliced.


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Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes
I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and good for us. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Total TimePrep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.
Makes4 kabobs (1/2 cup sauce)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2/3 cup fresh arugula
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic and lemon zest until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Place arugula, green onions, yogurt, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth.
- On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
- Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are no longer pink. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts1 kabob with 2 tablespoons sauce: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Aug 11, 2014
We live near the ocean here in Pensacola and always looking for new ways with shrimp. the marinade is just wonderful.
Jun 5, 2014
Any recipe with shrimp will grab my attention... so of course, I had to make this one. No grill, so I did it under the broiler, prepared exactly as written, and we loved it. Did not make the dipping sauce; served it with rice on the side. As a volunteer field editor, I am delighted to recommend this recipe.
May 24, 2014
I substituted small sweet peppers for the tomatoes, and omitted the dipping sauce for lack of time, but at least I made the shrimp part as written. The marinade was simple and lemony, and my kids loved it.


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How to spot fake farmville gifts on facebook…
This guide targets something that I have been meaning to address for a long time now. Although the intentions of people sending these gifts are probably good, I think that many people are fooled into believing that they are helping their friends and neighbors out by sending fake farmville gifts. I understand that it is very confusing to distinguish which gifts are actually real farmville gifts and which ones are fake, so my intention is to assist you in making that differentiation before sending the fake gifts to friends, accepting them, or even posting them on a friends wall. These gift apps on facebook that were created with the sole intention of fooling players of the farmville game, even use the actual pictures of the real farmville, to make it hard to tell which is real.
As you can see in the picture above, these all look like actual gifts that can be used in the farmville game, but they are all fake. The only thing that you can do with these gifts is look at them on your wall, therefore slowing down and cluttering facebook for no reason.
I have had many friends and neighbors asking where to find their gifts that were recieved from these gift apps, because they wanted to use them in the game "farmville". The answer is that you cannot, they are in no way affiliated with the actual Farmville application.
Here are some of the fake farmville gift apps.
I'm sure that many your farmville friends and neighbors are unaware that these gifts that they are sharing with you are fake, and their intentions are truly pure, so please share this page with them in the comments when they share one of thesegifts with you. If we all work together and get the word out, we will inform many people of the fact that the gifts are not real, and we will then have less fake gifts to delete from our walls and less fake gifts to ignore.
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Adam Engst, publisher of the venerable TidBITS newsletter and website, offered up a four-part series today on using Gmail. He covers a lot of ground. Even long-time Gmail users are sure to learn something new from this thorough treatment.
March 2011
Apple's Last Mouse
I finally broke down and bought an Apple Magic Mouse a couple of weeks back to replace an aging Logitech MX Revolution. I'm happy with my new input device, but I suspect it will be the last Apple mouse I ever buy. That's because I'm convinced that this is Apple's final mouse.
When I first started using it, I thought of the mouse as a hybrid device that cleverly combines old and new input ideas. After using it for a while, I've started to think about it as a transitional device. The Magic Mouse isn't about the mouse at all. It's all about the Multi-Touch surface.
My guess is that Apple will soon proclaim the mouse dead and drop it from their product line. Only the Magic Trackpad will remain for desktop computers.
Is the Magic Trackpad a superior input device? Based on my experience using the Trackpad on my Macbook Pro, I'd say it's better for most tasks but not as good for tasks that require fine control. The Multi-Touch, finger-driven interface is great, but it would be even better to have a large Trackpad that could transform into a Wacom-style pen tablet device. Perhaps a gesture could toggle modes.
Of course, even touch surfaces may someday be obviated by eye- and voice-controlled desktop computing. I can see how such future tech might work well for routine tasks, but I wager we'd still need some sort of physical input device for precision work (e.g., detailed selections, drawing). I bet that device will look a lot more like a Trackpad than a mouse. It could also look like an iPad running a Trackpad app.
Vonnegut's Biographer
Author Charles J. Shields has started a blog about writing 'And So it Goes,' a Kurt Vonnegut biography due out this November. What better name could a Vonnegut biography have, really? I look forward to reading it. I'm always struck by how Vonnegut talked in the same fashion as he wrote. From Shields' post about his first meeting with the author:
He walks rather slowly, loping along, and stoop-shouldered too from writing for nearly sixty years. During the walk, we made small talk. Nothing memorable. I had a strange feeling of not being able to get much of a purchase on the conversation. Vonnegut doesn't converse with you as much as make pronouncements. Apropos of nothing, he mentioned that only one-third of New York City public school students graduate. "Most of them who drop out are black," he said. "Slavery was not such a good idea. My hero, Voltaire," he went on, "speculated in the slave trade."
When we reached the restaurant, the owner, a tall, slim blonde man in his late thirties opened the door and beamed. No one else was there.
"Welcome on a cold and rainy day," he said, in a Dutch-accented voice.
"This is my biographer," Vonnegut said, indicating me.
"Well, it's about time," said the restaurateur happily.
"No, it isn't," Kurt replied with a shrug. "It's too late."
Vonnegut died months after they met. Shields plans to post a new entry each Saturday chronicling his five-year journey to write the biography.
I've read and own nearly all of Vonnegut's books. Slaughterhouse Five is certainly great, but my all-time favorite is surely Cat's Cradle. If you're a fan, do yourself a favor and get a copy of 'Kurt Vonnegut's Audio Collection.' It includes Slaughterhouse, Cat's Cradle, Breakfast of Champions , and short stories from Welcome to the Monkey House, all read by Kurt Vonnegut. Even if you don't like audio, you owe it to yourself to hear Vonnegut reading his own works.


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In the market for an iPhone? Here's a breakdown of all the currently shipping iPhones from Apple.
Apple Begins to Sell Out of AirPort Base Stations [Updated]
The first casualty is the AirPort Extreme, now listed as "sold out" on Apple's online store in the United States, and unavailable for pickup at Apple's retail stores across the country. The base station remains available in limited quantities in select other countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, and Singapore.
AirPort Express and AirPort Time Capsule models remain in stock on Apple's online store in the United States, and select other countries, but they will eventually sell out too as inventory continues to dwindle.
In addition, the entire AirPort lineup is no longer listed on Apple's online store in several European countries, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as spotted by MacGeneration. It's possible that some of Apple's retail stores still have inventory remaining in those countries.
Apple said that its AirPort products would only remain available while supplies last, so this was to be expected eventually.
Prior to being discontinued, Apple hadn't refreshed its lineup of AirPort base stations in five to six years. The high-end AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule were last updated at WWDC 2013, while the smaller AirPort Express was last updated in June 2012 and still uses the old 802.11n Wi-Fi standard.
The end of the road for AirPort products comes roughly a year and a half after Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple ceased development of the base stations to "sharpen" its focus on other major products.
While the AirPort lineup has been discontinued, Apple will be providing service and parts for the current-generation base stations for up to five more years. Apple also shared a new support document offering tips on choosing a router to use with its devices, and now sells the Linksys Velop mesh system.
Related: Linksys Aims to Fill Apple's AirPort Void With Cheaper Dual-Band Velop Mesh Wi-Fi System
Update: After this article was published, Apple replenished stock of the AirPort Extreme in the United States.
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Steve Jobs - You're truly missed. Other than Airpods, there is not a single innovative Apple product available these days.
They worked flawlessly.
They are trying to spin this as a Steve Jobs era "focusing", but really it's very much a Tim Cook era "bottom line" thing.
Apple also shared a new support document offering tips on choosing a[n alternative] router to use with its devices . . .
...and choosing an alternative to the Mac Pro . . .
...and choosing an alternative to the Mac Mini . . .
...and choosing an alternative to the MBP (with decent keyboard and ports) . . .
...etc. . . .
6 years of neglect - and still milking for the premium price.
That's just an awesome record that nobody could have imagined a decade ago.
I may need to try one before they are gone. I have tried 5 different, high cost 802.11ac routers, and cannot find one that is as stable, reliable and fast as my old 802.11n linksys
Have you given Ubiquiti a try? Their Unifi system is incredible and has been extremely stable for me. They also have a more consumer friendly system called Amplifi which I have not tried.
It will be interesting to see what Apple has in the next 5 years.
It's not like they were making a bad product. I'm just so surprised a company making this much money is opening up the market with watches and ditching backend products like routers. I clearly don't have the sales numbers and i'm sure there's a valid reason behind cutting the Airport series, but man-o-man, I feel it's one product that was rock solid and helped with introducing everyone to the Apple ecosystem.
It will be interesting to see what Apple has in the next 5 years.
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Strictly Come Dancing stars Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez found themselves at the centre of explosive headlines this week, following reports that they are embroiled in "full-blown screaming matches" over Gorka's rumoured romance with Gemma Atkinson. But nothing could be further from the truth, a Strictly insider has confirmed to HELLO! Online. The source revealed: "This is complete nonsense. Alex and Gorka are getting on really well – they're definitely pushing each other in the rehearsal room to be the best they can be and create amazing routines. And as for the rumoured 'war' with Gemma, that is laughable. They hang out together backstage every Friday and Saturday."
STORY: Debbie McGee responds to rumours of romance with Strictly's Giovanni Pernice
Strictly's Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez are 'getting on really well'
Just last month, Alexandra broke her silence on rumours of a romance between partner Gorka and fellow competitor Gemma, and refuted claims there was any animosity. "Apparently I am [fuming and raging]!" she told chat show host Lorraine Kelly. "I don't know where he has time to have anything going on. You literally can't believe anything you read. You can't believe those things."
STORY: Mollie King finally addresses rumours she is dating Strictly's AJ Pritchard
The 29-year-old went on to state that all the celebrities and dancers get on well, but insisted that her and Gorka's focus is on the competition. "It's a lot of fun and there's a lot of love with every single contestants on the show. For me, my concern is making sure Gorka and I are fully in tune with each other and were having so much fun, we won't let anything get in the way. We're focused."
Gorka has been romantically linked to fellow Strictly contestant Gemma Atkinson
Her comments followed reports that Gemma, 32, has grown close to Gorka, 27, during her time on the BBC dance show. The pair have not addressed the latest romance reports, although they have been posting photos together at the gym on their Instagram pages. "Gorka and Gemma are together," a Strictly insider told The Sun's Dan Wootton. "It's the talk of the make-up room. Not surprisingly, Alexandra is furious about how it might impact her chances of winning. She's very ambitious and is nervous about it all."
STORY: Zoe Ball makes funny faux pas on Strictly: It Takes Two
However, last month Gemma did raise doubts over her relationship status when she dined out with her rumoured ex, Ryan Giggs. The actress took to Instagram to share a photo showing her enjoying an intimate dinner out at Ryan's eatery, George's Restaurant, in Worsley, Manchester. Smiling for the camera, the actress was pictured with Ryan, her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec and two other companions. Alongside the photo, she wrote: "Thanks for having us! Fab night in George's Restaurant introducing @aljazskorjanec to the old school gang #Mates #Oldskool."


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Corporate Speak
makes me angry.
Customers, stakeholders.. who are these people? Photocopier champions?! Horizon scanning?! KPIs, GTN, MILFS? Vision, Strategy and Policy?
There's a department down the corridor called 'Overview and Scrutiny'. I imagine them to be like the Spanish Inquisition, but with grey shoes.
underrated word
It makes me nervous
makes me think of weasel-faced men poking charts with sticks.
he's got a point
you work for the most corporate speak section I can think of off the top of my head
I think the word Champion should be restricted
to people who have cut the head off an orc.
and at least have 2 wounds and 50 points worth of magical items.
We have
Makes people sound like junkies.
you leavethe O&S committee alone
else I'll set Cllr Wood on you
What do they do?
Does it involve pokers?
it is
the board that effectively reviews what we're doing and how werre doing it, and its now the only way the opposition have to register their concerns, what with us being such a massively Labour based council. Whilst the Executive have responsibility for taking decisions, the remainder of councillors undertake overview and scrutiny activities. These include holding the Council's Executive Members to account and ensuring that Council services and policies meet the needs of local people.
Overview and Scrutiny Councillors carry out their work by;
Conducting reviews of Council services and policies;
Monitoring Council performance and budget management;
Inviting expert witnesses to give information and help to develop recommendations for improvement;
Monitoring the decisions made by Executive Members.
Overview and Scrutiny also has a role in examining the activities of other organisations that impact on the lives of Nottingham's residents and visitors. One particular area they are responsible for is the scrutiny of health and the Health Scrutiny Panel examines NHS health services that affect the city and a joint Committee of City and County Councillors and Councillors from the four neighbouring districts examines issues that affect Nottingham and the surrounding conurbation.
I literally have no idea what most of that means
or it's purpose.
the OVERVIEW the Councils work, then SCRUTINISE it. Answers in the title really.
i just had a team meeting
where I was told health and safety will visit to tell me how my desk has to be arranged for health purposes, and that i have to sit as they tell me otherwise its a disciplinary matter.
My chair here is rubbish
as the armrests don't fit under the desk. Curse my tallness.
This office is a nightmare for health and safety.
We have a 'Planning' office
just round the corner. I've spent 18 months trying to find out what they do.


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Interview with Linda Bergkvist about her work in EXPOSÉ 1 book
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Interesting interview where Linda goes through her work in the EXPOSÉ 1 book. I especially found this interesting since I ordered one of these nifty digital art books myself.
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St. Matthew the Apostle School is a Roman Catholic parochial elementary school located in River Ridge, Louisiana servicing students from pre-kindergarten through the seventh grade. Formerly of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish of Kenner, Louisiana, the school was established in 1960 to provide a quality; Catholic
based education for the children of the growing rural area of unincorporated Jefferson Parish known as "Little Farms." Since its inception, the school has been a vital force in shaping not only River Ridge, but also the surrounding communities helping to develop the gifts and abilities of their children. The Louisiana Department
of Education, Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as SACS/CASI accredit St. Matthew the Apostle. The school also has the distinction of being socially respected, academically outstanding, and deeply rooted in its drive to connect students to their Catholic faith.


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9 Fancy Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
Fancy dinners ready in 30 minutes
Whether it's Valentine's Day, a special birthday, a first date, or an anniversary — there'll come a time when you want to spoil someone with a fancy homemade dinner. When the time does come, however, you might find yourself short on time, and need to make something fancy and quick. Never fear, we're here to help save that special occasion. Here are nine quick-and-easy recipes that will make someone feel special, and make you look like a top chef.
1. Sesame Grilled Salmon
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This dish looks and sounds like it comes from a fancy restaurant, but in a mere 30 minutes it could be ready in your kitchen with some mashed potatoes on the side. Yum!
3. Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze
Make this tender steak and red wine glaze in just 20 minutes, giving you more time to enjoy dinner with that special someone. Serve with some seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
4. Grilled Cod with Spinach and Tomatoes
This cod fillet with tomatoes, spinach and balsamic vinegar is simple and sumptuous. Serve with a fresh green salad and bread.
5. Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce
Serve this creamy chicken and caper dish with some mashed potatoes to soak up all that tasty sauce.
6. Quick and Easy Chicken Piquant
This chicken dish is deliciously sweet, salty, tangy and spicy all at once. Serve with some plain white rice.
7. Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere
Mussels cooked in wine are so tasty, yet take just minutes to whip up. Serve with some crusty white bread and a chilled glass of white wine.
8. Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic
Upgrade your regular pasta dinner with this garlicky, balsamic chicken. Serve with a glass of gutsy red wine.
9. Tomato Basil Salmon
This tomato basil salmon is as simple as it gets, but looks super posh. Serve on a bed of pasta.
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I'm using a clean install of Leap, and am liking it 90% of the time. The other 10% are problems that I need to fix. This is one of them.
After suspending to RAM, when I resume one of the following four things happen:
- The keyboard is frozen HARD and can NOT be fixed. Hitting NumLock or CapsLock does not turn their lights on or off; hitting Fn keys (Fn+F5 to toggle the touchpad on my machine, for example) does nothing; I can't open virtual terminals; even the Magic SysRq keys do NOT work. It's as if the keyboard cable had been cut. The only solution to this is to hold the power button for 10 seconds to shut of the computer.
- The keyboard is frozen hard but by closing the lid, waiting, and opening it again (2-3 times sometimes) I can get it to work. This may or may not be the same problem as above.
- After logging back in, the desktop is a black screen, there are no panels, and only a mouse cursor is visible. Here I can try to restart plasma5, but it tends to not last, so I have to reboot.
- Normal operation. Probably happens only 40-50% of the time.
What's going on here? 1 and 2 happened every once in a while in 13.2 (say, 1 of every 20 times I resumed). 3. Never happened. Now, 1 and 2 happen maybe 40% of the time and 3 the other 10%.
Thanks for any help!
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CAPT. LA FAYETTE TWITCHELL, a prominent citizen of Elizabethtown, Ill., at the present time police magistrate, was born on Feb. 26, 1829, in that part of Pope county, Ill., now included in the county of Hardin, his birthplace being on a farm about four and a half miles northwest of Elizabethtown. His father, Moses Twitchell, was born at Bethel, Me., March 6, 1779. In early life he was engaged in rafting lumber from Bethel to Brunswick, and also learned the trade of mill-wright. He married Lydia Harris in 1810, and in 1812 moved to Pittsburg, Pa., where he engaged in the milling and lumber business. In 1818 he placed all his personal property on a flat-boat and with his wife and two children came down the Ohio river to Elizabethtown. He bought eighty acres of land from a Mr. O'Neal, who had built a small grist mill on Big creek, one of the first mills in that part of the state. This mill Mr. Twitchell enlarged and added a saw mill. It afterward became known far and wide as "Twitchell's mill." Moses Twitchell did considerable business in shipping lumber down the river by flatboat, frequently going as far as New Orleans. He also conducted a cooper shop, blacksmith shop and still house. Later he built a saw mill on Three Mile creek but did not operate it for any great length of time. In that early day he held an office that corresponds to the present county commissioner. In the late fifties he had established at his place the first postoffice between Shawneetown and Golconda, known as Twitchell's Mills. He was postmaster until he died in 1832. His wife died in 1836. La Fayette is the youngest of the family, the other children being: Franklin, born in 1812 and died in 1855; Washington, born in 1814 at Pittsburg and died in 1851 in California; Hiram, who died in 1841 near Elizabethtown; Uzial, who died in 1862; and two daughters, both named Cynthia, who died in childhood. La Fayette Twitchell passed his boyhood at his father's mills. In 1837, after the death of his parents, he went to Elizabethtown, where he lived with his brother Franklin, attending the schools there and at Shawneetown. As soon as he was old enough to run on the river he engaged in the occupation of flatboating, his brother Franklin being one of the most noted pilots on the river. In the spring of 1849 in company with James and B. P. McFarland. George Jackson, William Chipp, John H. Lefler, and Robert Pierson, making seven in all, he started with a six-mule team for California. They left Elizabethtown on April 3, added two more mules to their team at St. Joseph, Mo., and arrived at Weaverville, Cal., on August 24. He remained in California until May, 1852, prospecting and mining, in which he was successful, and then returned by water to New York. From there he made his way back to Elizabethtown, where he engaged in the business of running a saw mill and flatboating until the mill was destroyed by fire in 1854. He and his brother then built a wharf-boat, which they conducted for about a year, when it was wrecked in a storm. Soon after this his brother died. In 1859 Captain Twitchell again caught the gold fever and went overland to Pike's Peak, remaining there for about two years, when he again returned to his home near Elizabethtown. In August, 1862, he helped to raise a company, which was mustered in as Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-first Illinois infantry. He was at first made adjutant of the regiment, and in June, 1863, was commissioned captain of his company. He was in many of the military operations around Vicksburg, fought at Arkansas Post and Milligan's Bend, and was engaged in doing guard and provost duty at Memphis. In November, 1863, he resigned, raised Company I, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Illinois infantry, for the one hundred days' service, and was made captain of the company. He was discharged in October, 1864, by reason of expiration of service, and from that time until 1870 was engaged in the saw mill business. He then conducted a hotel near Rosiclare for about two years, when he was elected to the office of circuit clerk in 1872 on the Republican ticket and held the office for four years. Subsequently he served six years as master in chancery, and during President Harrison's administration was postmaster at Elizabethtown for four years. He was one of the county commissioners at the time the new court house was built, and took an active part in raising by subscription from the people of the town a sum of $1,200 with which to assist in building the structure. Captain Twitchell has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows ever since 1853; has passed through the chairs; and has five times represented his lodge in the Grand Lodge. He is one of the charter members of Alex Ragon Post, No. 565, Grand Army of the Republic, at Elizabethtown; has been honored by his comrades by being elected commander of the post, and has been a member of Western Association California Pioneers since 1893. In 1856 he was married to Miss Angelina, daughter of James and Elizabeth Steele, who came from South Carolina at an early date. Mrs. Twitchell was born near Rosiclare in 1836 and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church ever since she was sixteen years of age. Captain and Mrs. Twitchell are the parents of the following children: Robert A., a physician of East St. Louis; La Fayette, an attorney at Denver, Col.; Mollie E., who died in childhood; Benjamin E. and James W., both physicians, practicing together at Belleville, Ill.
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What is an alternative spring break program?
This Spring Break why not integrate some career development into your time off? Immerse yourself in an experiential learning adventure!
Apart from our volunteer vacations abroad, GVI offers week-long spring break volunteer and service trips in marine conservation or community development, available to both high-school and college-aged students. We also have exciting international volunteer, under 18 or gap year programs available, depending on your needs and available time – have a look at our short term volunteering options here. Additionally, we also offer fun and educational group programs customized to the needs of your high school or college group! Our programs don't just give you hands-on practical skills, but also offers academic accreditation that can contribute towards your university or college qualification.
Why join an alternative spring break program?
- Use your spring break to travel with impact
- Gain hands-on, valuable skills in the field
- Advance your professional and personal development
- Engage with local communities for an authentic cultural experience
- Discover the beauty of area attractions
What do we provide?
- 360° Support from the GVI team
- Personal and professional development
- The chance to have a real impact with a local community
Where can you do an alternative spring break?
Our current Alternative Spring Break trips are based in Mexico and Costa Rica; in Mexico spring breakers can look forward to living in the stunning Yucutan Peninsula and be involved in valuable marine conservation projects. Costa Rica affords you the opportunity to experience the "pura vida" lifestyle the country is famed for while simultaneously giving back to a still developing country through rewarding community development projects.
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The denizens of Ankh-Morpork fancy they've seen just about everything. But then comes the Ankh-Morpork Times, struggling scribe William de Worde's upper-crust, newsletter turned Discworld's first paper of record.
An ethical joulnalist, de Worde has a proclivity for investigating stories -- a nasty habit that soon creates powerful enemies eager to stop his presses. And what better way than to start the Inquirer, a titillating (well, what else would it be?) tabloid that conveniently interchanges what's real for what sells.
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With this year's Royal Wedding increasingly influencing brides' choices, some wedding planners have asked: are all-white weddings really worth the hassle?
Some say yes to wearing a white dress, dressing the bridesmaids in white, having all the wedding reception venue decorations in white and even serving up white drinks. Some aren't so sure, according to Taiwannews.com.
It can leave "room for error", according to fashion designer Amsale Aberra. It can leave the bride unidentifiable amongst the sea of brilliant white. However she did admit if done well, it can be "very beautiful."
Her enthusiasm was shared by Martha Stewart Weddings' editorial director, Darcy Miller. She claimed it's a "very striking" look and one that has definitely been spark by the Royal Wedding, adding: "The classic look of an all-white wedding is thought of as very traditional.
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Topic: Write in the POETRY genre (05/17/07)
- TITLE: The Fallen..
By Jesus Puppy
It was just another day,
The life of planet Earth,
Old men did wonder,
As child begat child in birth.
Long days of hard work,
With little the moments fun,
Men still toiled unending,
In the world's age old sun.
The beggar continued pleading,
The blind man still was lost,
Rich men carried on,
No matter what the cost.
Yet in a simple church
On a quiet part of town,
The layman silently wept
With beared head bowed down.
Dark with fear and terror
The world of men consumed,
Lust, greed, and self-glory,
The road for the doomed.
Children died unwanted,
Still in the mother's womb,
Youths sang in the shadows,
Dancing on dead men's tombs.
The old wine was bitter sweet
Yet coveted as the best,
A new drug to turn the mind
To polluted dust like the rest.
As the last reborn cried
For the fate of fallen men,
Calling out his only hope
As life came to an end.
In the darkened closet,
Like lightning in a flash,
The world seen in a moment,
Coals and burning ash.
Then wind to stir the embers
Into a furnace flame,
A mighty roar of thunder,
As the cyclone came.
The Earth shook in violence,
Cursed were tents of man,
Those lost and still seeking,
Their own deluded plan.
Golden houses crumbled
Like bits of broken glass,
In the Heavens sounded
The final trumpet blast.
From the skies an army rode,
On wings of godly light,
In the fore on a shining steed,
The Lord clothed in might.
"To Me," the great One cried,
His children began to rise,
An holy host of servants,
Into the clouds did fly,
The battle was called,
With the soldiers marching,
New and old the forces joined,
To victory with their King.
The tearful day was won,
In a burning cleansing flames,
Beaten was the enemy
And to the pit in chains.
The world renewed from faith,
With skies glowing bright,
Peace to reign eternal,
Within the Lord's loving light.
Children changed in a moment,
Tarnished gray to purest white.
Song and dance of the heart,
Eternity now stands waiting,
Days of endless harmony
In praise with life unfading.
Tall on His throne of glory,
The Morning Star of heaven,
A solemn King shed a tear,
For His lost child had fallen.
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How much will it cost to get a new boiler put in by a contractor?
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Demi Lovato Shares Stunning Unedited Bikini Photo
So, Demi Lovato shared an unedited picture on Instagram a few days ago and I am still SHOOK to my core. It was in honor of "national cellulite day" and she shared the photo discussing hers,
"This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, it's CELLULIT!!!! I'm just literally sooooo tired of being ashamed of my body, editing it (yes the other bikini pics were edited - and I hate that I did that but it's the truth) so that others think I'm THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but it's just not me. This is what I got."
She also shared, "Now back to the studio.. I'm working on an anthem.. 🙏🏼🙌🏼🤷🏻♀ also. Just so everyone's clear.. I'm not stoked on my appearance BUT I am appreciative of it and sometimes that's the best I can do. I hope to inspire someone to appreciate their body today too."
Demi continues to evolve, grow and share it with us. I can't even begin to tell you how helpful this is for others. She's using her platform for good and she's just such an inspiration. You ROCK that bikini girl! 🔥


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07.08.2006 | permalink
The first destruction of a commercial field of GM maize by activists of "Coordination Paysanne" was countered by a protest of pro-GM farmers.

AP: Genetically Modified Crops Vandalized

Reuters: French Farmers Protest Against GMO Maize Destruction

UPI: Eat To Live - GM cornfields under attack
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After a French court ruled that Greenpeace France must remove a map of GMO maize fields from its web-site, activists marked one of the fields directly with a giant crop circle around an X. The French court order is peculiar as EU directives, which have not yet been implemented in French law actually call for public registers of GM fields. In Germany detailed information on every location is provided by the state.

Fighting Secrecy Over Transgenic Crops, Greenpeace Carves a Circle

Greenpeace international map and press release
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After a general ban on the cultivation of genetically modified organisms on July 22nd the Polish Parliament in a 210:186 vote adopted another law, which bans the import and use of GM feed within two years.
ICPPC: Ban on GM feed in Poland
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The UK government has started a consultation on co-existence regulations between GM and non-GM farming. The proposal provides for no public register of GM planting and distances of mere 35 meters even between gm and non-gm oilseed rape. The proposal is under public fire and the consultation will last until October.

Daily Telegraph: Plans to allow GM farming in secret 'are irresponsible'

GM Freeze: DEFRA GM Growing Proposals Condemned As Charter for Contamination

DEFRA co-existence consultation web-site
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Following a complaint by Friends of the Earth the European Ombudsman decided that the EU Commission must not conceal documents in disupte settlement cases at the WTO from the public. The Commission had defended itself against US allegations at the WTO by poving that GM foods were not safe but refused to publish these documents.

FOE: European Commission guilty of wrongly concealing GMO documents

European Ombudsman Decision
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At a Civil Society forum to prepare the G8 summit in St. Petersburg Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed to be "among likeminded people" with regard to the issue of GMOs. He said: "One of the problems we have encountered during our negotiations on joining the World Trade Organisation is that we are being forced to renounce what I see as our right to inform our own public about products manufactured using genetic engineering. Some countries have made it one of their main demands that we stop informing our public about genetically modified products. You can guess which countries I am referring to. But we will insist on using the standards that the NGOs are proposing." The NGOs had proposed a moratorium on releases of GMOs and demanded full transparency.

Transcript of Vladimir Putins elaborations at the G8 Civil Society summit

GMO-Recommendations of the G8 Civil Society Forum in St. Petersburg 3-4 July 2006
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The municipalities of Kardzhali and Banite in the South of Bulgaria have declared themselves GMO free Regions according to Agrolink Bulgaria, an organic organisation aiming at declaring the entire region of the Rhodope mountains a GMO free Region.

9-Misc: Two more municipalities in Bulgaria are declaring to be GMO Free
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"We are positioning Tasmania as GM-free and we don't want to fall in with those who would target less-than discerning buyers," Tasmanias Ag minister Llewellyn said this week. "There is a push at a national (Australian) by saying coexistence policies should be adopted by each state. I don't believe it's a viable alternative. I don't want us to lose our competitive advantage.'"

The Mercury: GM-free intentions defended
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"The delegations welcomed the set of measures decided on by the Commission with a view to improving the risk assessment procedures in the context of the current legislation. Certain delegations underlined the importance of applying the precautionary principle in this context," announces the Council of Environmental Ministers first bulletin on the results of the ministers discussion on GMOs. Outside activists called for more.

EU-Observer: Austrian presidency fails to stop GMO approvals

Greenpeace EU: Protest on GMOs at the EU Environment Council: make precaution a reality

Picture Greenpeace International: 25 Statues of Liberty holding forks and say: "Liberty for Europe to be GMO-free!"

2740th Environment Council meeting, Luxembourg, 27 June 2006 (provisional version)

FOE: EU Environment Ministers urged to introduce tougher food safety rules
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While Europeans, according to a recent Eurobarometer poll of the EU Commission are embracing biotechnologies for medicine and industrial purposes their rejection of GMOs in food is actually bolder than ever.

Europeans still largely oppose GMOs, says new report


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We all hear the terms but what do they really mean for you and your skin!
Stretch Marks
A form of scarring that occurs on the skin and has a white or reddish tint. When the dermis tears due to loss of elasticity and collagen, such scars can appear. Stretch marks also occur when the skin is stretched at a rapid pace (i.e. puberty, weight gain or pregnancy).
The accumulation of fat that presses against the connective tissues underneath a person's skin, causing a bumpy or 'cottage cheese-like' effect. Genetics, hormones and/or diet often
serve as the root of the problem.
Skin Pigmentation
Conditions that cause the skin to appear blotchy and lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) than normal due to an imbalance in melanin, the pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color. Skin pigmentation disorders are caused by varying factors, including sun exposure, allergic reactions and genetic inheritance.
Sun Damage
Often the price we pay for tanning, sun damage occurs when the skin is overly exposed to the sun's intense ultraviolet (UV) rays. While some effects are immediately visible (i.e. sunburns and suntans), others appear over time in the form of unsightly wrinkles and liver spots. Excessive and repeated sun exposure can permanently damage skin cell DNA, resulting in skin cancer.


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About Tim Wilkes
In the more than twenty years that he's been shooting, Tim Wilkes has made his bones primarily in architectural and sailing photography. But his people, travel and advertising work take a back seat to nobody. Throughout all of it there's an element of storytelling that's unique. He says, "Over time I've built a reputation for finding creative ways of showing projects through artistic composition and comprehensive sequences of imagery."
But don't let his artistic bent fool you. Tim is very much a businessman. "This is a craft," he says. "It involves art but it's also a business. So the clients have to be happy. I make sure that they get what they want." Often they get more than that since his work regularly persuades judging panels to select Wilkes' clients as winners in American Institute of Architecture design competitions. In fact, in his home base of Rochester, New York, most of the AIA awards over the last ten years were given to projects that he photographed.
As to the siren call of sailing, Tim's experience with it started early. "When I was a kid I took a brief series of Sunfish lessons on a small lake in the middle of Long Island, New York. Much later a friend asked me to race on a J/24. Just as I took to music and soccer, this became my passion and the desire to photograph the sport came along with it." Today he has photographed the world's most prestigious regattas and is the official photographer of Key West Race Week, SORC and Block Island Race Week.
When pressed about the schizophrenic nature of his calling, he just laughs. "Boats are all about design, aerodynamics and beauty. Architectural shooting is too. I thrive on the yin and yang of it. If you like sweet it's good to have sour every so often so that your palette doesn't become dull. But it's all a process of discovery. No matter how many times you cover a sailing event, something unexpected always happens, same thing with architecture. Change keeps it interesting. All I ask is that the experience stays new. When it isn't anymore, I'll hang up my camera and pursue my next love: Coaching soccer full time."
Tim Wilkes is published in magazines in more than twenty countries worldwide. He lives in Rochester, New York.
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Realizations, Recognitions and (Re)Learnings on Open Book Management
Zingerman's has been an Open Book business for over a decade now. We attribute a good bit of our financial success, especially through these lean times, to being Open Book.
Over the course of time, we've not only gained a deeper understanding of what Open Book is and how and why it works, we've had realizations, recognitions and re(learnings) about all things Open Book.
Join us for a web conversation with Ari Weinzweig. He will share his thoughts on Open Book gleaned from years of championing it, experiencing it and teaching it within Zingerman's and to organizations all over the country, and world! We will kick off the webinar with a brief explanation on what Open Book Management is and its history at Zingerman's.