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Skin Texture Tutorial by EvanCampbellWatch
©2010-2017 EvanCampbell
Ewww but very real like thanks for the tip
This is very informative and easy to understand. I will have to try some of these, especially the plastic barrier.
Thanks Evan!
I'm a student in VFX, your artwork is really inpressive and inspire me.
I'm a student in VFX, your artwork is really inpressive and inspire me.
wooooow... awesome...
but... I don´t find a word for this
but... I don´t find a word for this
Amazing tutorial!! Question: How do you get that clay to that exact liquid consistency? I'm trying with super sculpey firm and rubbing alcohol 70%. It turned out liquidy in 24 hrs but not like yours. It's either too water or kind of clumpy with a sandy texture. When I squeeze it out of the bottle it's like paste one time and runny water the next time. HELP pleasee
The orange thing is ingenious!
Evan, thanks for this simple yet priceless tut! I've been looking to an effective skin technique and the orange is just what I need. You're a rock star!
That is horrid. Well done!!
SO GROSS!!! I love it!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this.
Eca!~ It`s so real...
Thank you for sharing this great technique
This is an awesome tutorial. I haven't sculpted recently, but when I do get my hands on some more clay, I am SO trying this. Thanks for taking the time and sharing
Great tutorial
You just gave me a ton of new ideas... incredibly useful information, especially using the plastic bag or wrap to help form the details. I was driving myself nuts trying to use a tool straight into the clay, and always ending up with too harsh of an indentation. This will help immensely. Thank you!
really really nice!!!
really really nice!!!
Damn! This tutorials are too cool, hope they help me. Thanks!
You are soooo magnificent!
.......ew. o -o
This is cool.
This is cool.
Thank you so much for this, as a young sculptor.
Hi! I wanted to let you know that I featured this in the article Polymer Clay Secrets Revealed, I know your tutorial isn't exactly about polymer clay but many of the techniques translate well to clay, and the article talks about the importance of thinking outside of the box to create new things, and your tutorial fits that concept perfectly
you are a genius! thank you!
omg thats soo crazy XD!
wow, the face in the end looks so gross and cool
C'est super
have you tried avocado skin? I tried it just for a basic texture-type thing. it looks disgusting!!
amazing knowledge! thanks so much evan!
Great job
awesome tutorial evan! thanks much!
Great work! ... could you give us info about materials used? .....
Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for sharing...
That looks so real!!! i want to touch it and pick at it and then rip its face off
spooky craziness! are you working in Hollywood making movies by any chance?
The clay slush trick is brilliant, I will definitely be putting that to use in the future.
Wow. Okay, I just gotta say, I was looking through your gallery, completely floored by your work, and when I saw that you had tutorials up...well, my breath kind of caught in my throat for a second.
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge. It's going to help me more than you can know.
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge. It's going to help me more than you can know.
That is absolutely incredible
you have some very inspiring pieces and for sharing them as well as this and your other tutorials -i thank you.
Ive heard of the liquid clay trick for bumps yet never have used it. Im still on the wall about showing people how to do all the things your showing people in the tutorials since information like this is usually on videos for people to purchase. I had to buy a few videos and do lots of research in my time just to do this and now its kind of up for anybody with a pc. It frustrates me but im just old fashioned I guess.
Keep up the great sculpts!
Keep up the great sculpts!
I'm almost amazing at how disgusting the finished product looks!
You have great talent and I don't think I'd have the stomach to do some of what you do
You have great talent and I don't think I'd have the stomach to do some of what you do
i've never seen something that was simultaneously so disgusting and wicked awesome <3 love it!!
You make some grotesque sculptures, but damn are they amazing!
Brilliant work, keep it up.
Brilliant work, keep it up.
Lovely! Thanks for submitting this - I'd been wondering how sculptors get such detailed work in their clay. I'm so new to this. Thanks!


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In a survey by Kalorama Information, which publishes health care market research, 91% of adults who use retail clinics say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their experience. "That is an indication that even if they may not revolutionize health care the way you may have thought a few years ago, they have a place in the health care system for a niche of customers," Publisher Bruce Carlson said.
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[UG] Titan Quest (2006) (PC)
The co-creator of Age of Empires, Brian Sullivan, Titan Quest is a game that blends elements of action and RPG located in the worlds of ancient Greece and Egypt. The impressive visual and gameplay offers a real immersion in film scenes of rare beauty. The old world is rebuilt with photo-realistic detail that reminds you a lot of oil paintings.
The Titans (Titans or, in Portuguese), the gods before the gods, escaped from their eternal prison to cause destruction in the world. In this titanic clash between the old and new gods are the heroes of humankind who determine the fate of all existence. The player faces challenges through the ancient world, trying to discover the secrets to once again imprison the old gods.
Walking in fabulous places like the Parthenon, the maze of Knossos, the Great Pyramids and the hanging garden of Babylon, the player must overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts. A flexible class system allows almost limitless ways for development of the characters. Skills can be customized and never become obsolete. Download now and experience the ultimate challenge between good and evil!
Minimum Requirements
Processor: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent Athlon
Processor speed: 1.8 GHz
Video: 64 MB
Direct3D: Yes
DirectX version: 9.0c
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Pentium IV 3 GHz or Athlon equivalent
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Video: 128 MB
Direct3D: Yes
Rasterization: Yes
DirectX version: 9.0c
Other: Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X800
1. Unrar.
2. Burn or mount with Daemon tools.
3. Install The Game. Use one of the following Serials:
4. Copy the cracked content located in the Crack directory on the DVD to your installation directory.
5. Play The Game
Serial: 99a9-aa2c-7140-f029-d009
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Re: SD card help please
This could very well be a part of the newer OS updates where Google has changed the usage of SD CARDS for apps. Simple terms, your old phone may have allowed you to save and use the sdcard via the older OS but that is not the case anymore with the more recent versions of Android.
I know there is more and a better more detailed explanation of this but I think this is the main part of your problem, trying to get your newer device running a newer version of Android to recognize and read apps from sdcard.
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In this blog post by Emma Drury, an educator and Guardian Teacher Network contributing editor, educators in the United Kingdom examine the benefits of vertical teaching and how it can be implemented in other schools. Vertical teaching, in which mixed-age students are taught together, can lead to the advancement of younger students and benefit older students, who act as peer mentors, Drury suggests. Former headteacher Peter Barnard says the adoption of vertical teaching should include proper training, and schools should work to involve parents and avoid copying other schools' programmes.
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This guide demonstrates how to read an ECG in a systematic and effective manner.
Always start by confirming the name and date of birth of the patient to confirm the ECG belongs to the right person. Also, confirm the date and time the ECG was performed. It's also important to document your findings once you've read an ECG, so check out our guide to documenting an ECG here.
Step 1 – Heart rate
Heart rate can be calculated simply with the following method:
- Work out the number of large squares in one R-R interval
- Then divide 300 by this number and you have your answer
e.g. if there are 4 squares in an R-R interval 300/4 = 75 beats per minute.
If the rhythm is irregular:
- Count the number of complexes on the rhythm strip (each rhythm strip is 10 seconds long)
- Multiply the number of complexes by 6 (giving you the average number of complexes in 1 minute)
What's a normal heart rate?
- Normal = 60 – 100 bpm
- Tachycardia > 100 bpm
- Bradycardia < 60 bpm
Hint: If there are obviously P-waves present, check the ventricular rate and the atrial rate. The rates will be the same if there is 1:1 AV conduction.
Step 2 – Heart rhythm
The heart rhythm can be regular or irregular.
Irregular rhythms are regularly irregular (i.e. a recurrent pattern of irregularity) or irregularly irregular (i.e. completely disorganised)
Mark out several consecutive R-R intervals on a piece of paper, then move them along the rhythm strip to check if the subsequent intervals are the same.
Hint – if you are suspicious that there is some atrioventricular block, map out the atrial rate and the ventricular rhythm separately (i.e. mark the P waves and R waves). As you move along the rhythm strip, you can then see if the PR interval changes, if QRS complexes are missing or if there is complete dissociation between the two.
Step 3 – Cardiac axis
Cardiac axis describes the overall direction of electrical spread within the heart.
In a healthy individual the axis should spread from 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
To figure out the cardiac axis you need to look at leads I,II and III.
To get a better understanding of cardiac axis read this article.
Normal cardiac axis
In normal cardiac axis Lead II has the most positive deflection compared to Leads I and III.
Right axis deviation
In right axis deviation Lead III has the most positive deflection and Lead I should be negative.
This is commonly seen in individuals with right ventricular hypertrophy.
Left axis deviation
In left axis deviation Lead I has the most positive deflection and Leads II and III are negative.
Left axis deviation is seen in individuals with heart conduction defects.
Step 4 – P-waves
Next we look at the P-waves and answer the following questions:
- Are P-waves present?
- If so, is each P-wave followed by a QRS complex?
- Do the P-waves look normal? (check duration, direction and shape)
- If not present, is there any atrial activity e.g. sawtooth baseline → flutter waves / chaotic baseline → fibrillation waves / flat line → no atrial activity at all?
Hint – If P-waves are absent and there is an irregular rhythm it may suggest atrial fibrillation.
Step 5 – P-R interval
The P-R interval should be between 0.12-0.2 seconds (3-5 small squares).
Prolonged PR interval (>0.2 seconds)
A prolonged PR interval suggests there is atrioventricular delay.
Is the prolonged PR interval fixed or does it vary across the ECG?
- A fixed prolonged PR interval is a FIRST DEGREE AV BLOCK
- If the PR interval slowly increases then there is a dropped beat, this is MOBITZ TYPE I SECOND DEGREE AV BLOCK (Wenckebach)
- If the PR interval is fixed but there are dropped beats, this is MOBITZ TYPE 2 SECOND DEGREE HEART BLOCK (clarify that by the frequency of dropped beats e.g 2:1, 3:1, 4:1)
- If the P waves and QRS complexes are completely unrelated, this is THIRD DEGREE AV BLOCK (complete heart block)
To help remember these degrees of AV block, it is useful to remember the anatomical location of the block in the conducting system:
- First degree AV block:
- Occurs between the SA node and the AV node (i.e. within the atrium)
- Occurs between the SA node and the AV node (i.e. within the atrium)
- Second degree AV block:
- Mobitz I (Wenckebach) – occurs IN the AV node. This is the only piece of conductive tissue in the heart which exhibits the ability to conduct at different speeds.
- Mobitz II – occurs AFTER the AV node in the bundle of His or Purkinje fibres.
- Third degree AV block:
- Occurs anywhere from the AV node down causing complete blockage
Shortened PR interval
If the PR interval is short, this means one of two things:
- Simply, the P-wave is originating from somewhere closer to the AV node so the conduction takes less time (the SA node is not in a fixed place and some people's atria are smaller than others!)
- The atrial impulse is getting to the ventricle by a faster shortcut instead of conducting slowly across the atrial wall. This is an accessory pathway and can be associated with a delta wave (see below which demonstrates an ECG of a patient with Wolff Parkinson White syndrome)
Step 6 – QRS complex
There are several aspects of the QRS complex to assess.
Width can be described as NARROW (< 0.12 seconds) or BROAD (> 0.12 seconds)
- A narrow QRS complex occurs when the impulse is conducted down the bundle of His and the Purkinje fibre to the ventricles. This results in well organised synchronised ventricular depolarisation.
- A broad QRS complex occurs if there is an abnormal depolarisation sequence – for example, a ventricular ectopic where the impulse spreads slowly across the myocardium from the focus in the ventricle. In contrast, an atrial ectopic would result in a narrow QRS complex because it would conduct down the normal conduction system of the heart. Similarly, a bundle branch block results in a broad QRS because the impulse gets to one ventricle rapidly down the intrinsic conduction system then has to spread slowly across the myocardium to the other ventricle.
Describe this as SMALL or TALL:
- Small complexes are defined as < 5mm in the limb leads or < 10 mm in the chest leads.
- Tall complexes imply ventricular hypertrophy (although can be due to body habitus e.g. tall slim people). There are numerous algorithms for measuring LVH, such as the Sokolow-Lyon index or the Cornell index.
This is where you assess the individual waves of the QRS complex.
Delta wave
The mythical 'delta wave' is a sign that the ventricles are being activated earlier than normal from a point distant to the AV node. The early activation then spreads slowly across the myocardium causing the slurred upstroke of the QRS complex. Note – the presence of a delta wave does NOT diagnose Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. This requires evidence of tachyarrhythmias AND a delta wave.
Isolated Q waves can be normal. A pathological Q wave is > 25% the size of the R wave that follows it or > 2mm in height and > 40ms in width. A single Q wave is not a cause for concern – look for Q waves in an entire territory (anterior / inferior) for evidence of previous MI.
R and S waves
Look for R wave progression across the chest leads (from small in V1 to large in V6) with the transition from S > R wave to R > S wave should occur in V3 or V4. Poor progression (i.e. S > R through to leads V5 and V6) can be a sign of previous MI but can also occur in very large people due to lead position.
J point segment
The J point is where the S wave joins the ST segment. This point can be elevated or the ST segment that follows is then raised…High take off (or benign early repolarisation to give its full title) is a normal variant that causes a lot of angst and confusion as it LOOKS like ST elevation.
- It occurs mostly under the age of 50 (over age of 50, ischaemia is more common and should be suspected first) and rarely over 70.
- Typically, the J point is raised with widespread ST elevation in multiple territories making ischaemia less likely
- The T waves are also raised (in contrast to a STEMI where the T wave remains the same size and the ST segment is raised)
- The changes do not change! During a STEMI, the changes will evolve – in benign early repolarisation, they will remain the same.
Step 7 – ST segment
The ST segment is the part of the ECG between the end of the S wave and start of the T wave.
In a healthy individual it should be an isoelectric line (neither elevated or depressed).
Abnormalities of the ST segment should be investigated to rule out pathology.
ST elevation
ST elevation is significant when it is greater than 1mm (1 small square) in 2 or more contiguous limb leads or >2mm in 2 or more chest leads.
It is most commonly caused by acute full thickness myocardial infarction.
ST depression
ST depression ≥ 0.5 mm in ≥ 2 contiguous leads indicates myocardial ischaemia.
Step 8 – T waves
The T waves represent repolarisation of the ventricles.
Tall T waves
T waves are tall if they are:
- > 5mm in the limb leads and
- > 10mm in the chest leads (the same criteria as 'small' QRS complexes).
Tall T waves can be associated with:
- Hyperkalaemia ("Tall tented T waves")
- Hyper-acute STEMI
Inverted T waves
T waves are normally inverted in V1 and inversion in lead III is a normal variant.
Inverted T waves in other leads are a nonspecific sign of a wide variety of conditions:
- Ischaemia
- Bundle branch blocks (V4 – 6 in LBBB and V1 – V3 in RBBB)
- LVH (in the lateral leads)
- HCM (widespread)
- General illness
Around 50% of ITU admissions have some evidence of T wave inversion during their stay.
Comment on the distribution of the T wave inversion e.g. anterior / lateral / posterior leads.
You must take this ECG finding and apply it in the context of your patient.
Biphasic T waves
Biphasic T waves have two peaks and can be indicative of ischaemia and hypokalaemia.
Flattened T waves
Another non-specific sign, this may represent ischaemia or electrolyte imbalance.
U waves
Not a common finding.
The U wave is a > 0.5mm deflection after the T wave best seen in V2 or V3.
These become larger the slower the bradycardia – classically U waves are seen in various electrolyte imbalances or hypothermia, or antiarrhythmic therapy (such as digoxin, procainamide or amiodarone).
- 2nd degree AV block (Mobitz Type 1 – Wenckebach)1 – Image from http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/basics/wenckebach/
- Mobitz type 2 (3:1) Image sourced from http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/basics/mobitz-2/
- Inferior Q waves (II, III, aVF) with T-wave inversion due to previous MI – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/basics/q-wave/
- Poor R wave progression (previous anterior MI) – Image sourced from http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/poor-r-wave-progression/
- Benign Early Repolarisation (High take off) http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/benign-early-repolarisation/
- Prominent U waves in a patient with Hypokalaemia – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/basics/u-wave/
Normal axis – wikipedia commons
Left Axis Deviation ECG – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/LAD.jpg
1st Degree Heart Block – http://humanbodydisease.com/abnormal-rhythms-block-heart-signals-712.html
Delta Wave – By James Heilman, MD (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome – http://www.ask.com/wiki/Bundle_of_Kent
Normal QRS – http://www.ambulancetechnicianstudy.co.uk/rules.html
ST Elevation ECG – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/
ST Depression – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/
T wave inversion – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1122957/
Tall T waves – http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/


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One day a 17 year old guy got acquainted with Bitcoin. And nothing would happen, if it would not be Vitalik Buterin, a young programming genius, who started coding at the age of 10 and whose favorite author was a techno-thriller writer Daniel Suarez. So what happened next?
Vitalik was really enthusiastic about how the Bitcoin blockchain is working. In 2012 he even founded a magazine about crypto-currency "Bitcoin Magazine". Soon Buterin understood that the principle of blockchain can be used not only for the payment system. In the age of 19 he dropped out University of Waterloo and went on a half a year trip around the world for his Bitcoin savings – to think of his idea on universal register of everything.
Buterin formulated the document which united the ideas from politics, math, game theory, and called his creation Ethereum – in honor of Aristotel's idea of overall fifth element – ether. The new blockchain ought to become an overall worldwide computer.
After he sounded his idea among the enthusiasts, the team of highly professional programmers gathered to try to implement Buterin's idea into life. Buterin announced a crowdfunding project of decentralized platform. The fundraising beat all records: the project gathered $18 million in four weeks.
Well, the financial gurus believe that Ethereum is the revolutionary project that has the potential of changing the established world of banks and traditional financial relationships. And Vitalik Buterin, it seems, is going to lead this revolution.
Young genius Vitalik Buterin is a Russian guy, living in Canada from age of 6. His children's "toys" were Excel tables, where he was exploring the world with the help of statistical analysis. His first acquaintance with coding happened in the age of 10 from C++ - Vitalik wrote his first game. By the end of school Buterin coded several games, from simple versions to quite serious 3D-project. Vitalik says that his first game had only five users, next ones – several hundreds. But his goal was creating something that would have millions of users. And, it seems, he achieved his goal.
Buterin's idea about Ethereum would sound like utopia, if it was not about the team of extremely talented programmers headed by Vitalik.
In 2009 the world market saw an openly distributed code of unusual digital currency – Bitcoin. Bitcoin didn't have a single emission center, nor had it a server where the data were collected and processed. Fast, free, safe and belonging to no one – these principles seemed quite promising to Vitalik. So he decided to make the Bitcoin idea as abstract as possible – so that its principles could be used to any project.
In 2013, the first lines of Ethereum code were written. And soon the project became interesting for many investors. However, Buterin didn't feel enthusiastic about it – he believed that the project on this market must remain independent. However, money was needed anyway, and Ethereum started to produce and sell its own crypto-currency – Ether. The trading showed the real position of the Ethereum on the market – people are really enthusiastic about the project. Ethereum became one of the highest funded crowdfunding projects ever.
Why people buy coins of some unknown company, you may ask. Well, imagine you're a talented musician. On Facebook, people like your page, showing their interest and admiration. Ethereum gives you the possibility to create your own crypto-currency, and people, by buying it, show their interest, just like "liking" your page on Facebook. However, the second option is advantageous for you and your fans, and not for Facebook (on your popular page, liked by many users, Facebook puts the ad and has money from it, you have nothing). Vitalik created something that is really admired by public, and that's why Ether gathered $12 million in just 42 days. It seems, his initial goal of having millions of followers, is fulfilled.
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, has given a presentation at Bitcoin exchange Coinbase headquarters, during which he explained his further vision of the project development.
The presentation of the Ethereum happened several days after the release of Homestead, the first stable version of platform protocol, and caused multiple discussions in crypto-currency communities.
One of the most popular rumors became the possible integration of Ether tokens into Coinbase platform. The presentation was visited by the Coinbase founders Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, which has increased the interest to the possibility of such integration, however, no official announcements were given.
During his speech Vitalik Buterin told about the past, present and future of the Ethereum. In addition, he accented on the differences with Bitcoin, or, as Buterin himself called it "old technologies" and Ethereum.
During the presentation the question of Ethereum network scaling has rose, which was especially interesting for Coinbase representatives. The market value of Ether tokens and increasing interest to platform all over the world, which is reflected by the big amount of events and meetings associated with it, was discussed as well.
According to the witnesses' words, Buterin completely answered the whole questions, making a very positive impression by his presentation. At the same time he admitted that developers are still to do the hardest work in the future.
Among the main problems that are at work are the possibility of anonymity in the network according to the user's wish, and the providing evidences of the possibilities of network scaling.
Certainly, among the audience there were skeptics that feel suspicious about everything that isn't connected with Bitcoin. However, the organizers of the event, and Brian Armstrong personally, demonstrated that they are open to the exception of new vectors in the development of digital currencies, including the creation of new applications.


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Cement and Ready-Mix Prices Remain Elevated, Especially in Gulf Coast, IHS Report Finds
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:00 am EDT
"In most markets, these industries are keeping up with demand, which remains subpar. However, in the Gulf Coast especially, many producers have a tough time keeping pace with the swelling tide in demand."
Cement and Ready-Mix Prices Remain Elevated, Especially in Gulf Coast, IHS Report Finds
El Segundo, Calif. (August 27, 2014) — Current construction costs rose for the 31st consecutive month in August according to IHS (NYSE: IHS) and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The headline current IHS PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI) registered 53.0 percent in August, softer than the July reading, but still in positive territory.
Materials and equipment prices soften
The materials/equipment component of the ECCI eased to 53.5 percent, down 4 percent from the July reading. In August, six of the 12 components of the materials and equipment categories showed higher prices. However, of the remaining components, five registered neutral prices relative to July. Fabricated steel strengthened, while alloy steel pipe and ready-mix concrete have remained elevated since May.
According to survey respondents, higher concrete prices appear to be mostly focused in the Gulf Coast region due to a number of factors, including delivery issues and labor constraints. Although nationally, the cement and concrete markets appear well supplied, pockets of tightness are developing, said Charles McCarren, pricing and purchasing analyst for IHS.
"Unfortunately, the cement and ready-mix industries continue to struggle with fallout from the Great Recession and the collapse in construction activity in 2008 and 2009," McCarren said. "In most markets, these industries are keeping up with demand, which remains subpar. However, in the Gulf Coast especially, many producers have a tough time keeping pace with the swelling tide in demand.
"Utilization rates in Texas and other Gulf states remain among the highest in the nation," McCarren continued. "Although we expect a supply response to eventually relieve some of the pressure, it would not be unreasonable to expect (cement and ready-mix concrete) prices there to continue escalating in the single digits over the next year, or almost twice the national average."
Lack of qualified welders, among others, still a concern in labor market
The current subcontractor labor market index dropped to 51.8 percent in August, down from 52.3 percent in July. While still rising, this is the lowest reading for the current labor index since January 2012. The majority of regions registered neutral prices relative to July. Nevertheless, respondents again expressed concern over tightness in skilled labor markets in the Gulf Coast region, specifically referencing the tight market for qualified welders.
Six-month index shows strong expectations in U.S. South
The six-month headline expectations index sagged to 67.6 percent in August, down from the second-highest reading on record in July. This reflected softer readings in both the materials/equipment and subcontractor labor subcomponents of the index. The materials/equipment portion came in at 68.9 percent, with pockets of strength focused in alloy pipe and ready-mix concrete. Expectations for subcontracted labor registered 64.5 percent, down from 74.8 percent in July. The regional detail conveyed strong expectations in the U.S. South region, driven by expectations for projects in the hydrocarbon sector to accelerate over the second half of this year and into 2015.
About the ECCI
The IHS PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI) is based on data independently obtained and compiled by IHS from the procurement executives of leading engineering, procurement and construction firms. The headline index tracks industry-specific trends and variations, identifying market-turning points for key projects, and is intended to act as a leading indicator for wage and material inflation specific to this industry.
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Enjoy them prepared in a creamy gravy or freeze and use them later to accent pasta, soups, and stews.
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- serves 7
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
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1 envelope brown gravy mix
1/2 cup sour cream
Dash each nutmeg and pepper
Hot cooked noodles
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In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls (about 6 dozen).
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Cool. Place about 35 meatballs each into freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
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To use frozen Swedish meatballs: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. In a large skillet, prepare gravy according to package directions. Add meatballs; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream, nutmeg and pepper. Serve over noodles.
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Hudson singled three times, then brought home the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Saturday night.
Diamondbacks rookie Miguel Montero tied it in the eighth with his first big-league homer, a solo shot.
The Rockies went on to walk three batters to load the bases. That brought up Hudson, whose fly to short center field was enough to bring home Scott Hairston from third.
"I was just looking to put the ball in play and let the chips fall where they may," Hudson said.
With his seventh multi-hit game -- in 12 games -- this season, Hudson boosted his average to .396.
"He's been unbelievable," Arizona manager Bob Melvin said. "That's why he's hitting in the three hole, and he's really embracing it too. You put your best hitter in the three hole. Guys take pride in that, and he's our guy right now."
Garrett Atkins put Colorado up 4-3 with a leadoff home run off reliever Brandon Medders in the seventh, but the Diamondbacks tied it with one out in the eighth when Montero hit LaTroy Hawkins' 3-2 changeup into the right field seats.
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The Rockies came back from a 3-1 deficit to tie it on Todd Helton's two-run double off starter Livan Hernandez with two outs in the fifth.
Hawkins (0-3) took the loss and was more upset with his walk to Hairston than he was about his home run to Montero.
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Brandon Lyon (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth for the victory. Jeremy Affeldt walked both batters he faced in relief of Hawkins. Ramon Ramirez, Colorado's fifth pitcher of the night, gave up Hudson's sacrifice fly.
Jose Valverde allowed hits to Helton and Matt Holliday in the ninth but held on for his fifth save in six tries.
Both starters went six innings. Aaron Cook gave up three runs and eight hits, walking two and striking out two. Hernandez allowed three runs, two earned, and six hits in six innings. He walked six, struck out two and balked.
Arizona broke a 1-1 tie in the third when Tony Clark's blooper fell between second baseman Kazuo Matsui and right fielder Brad Hawpe for a two-run double. Hudson had singled with one out, then Chad Tracy was walked intentionally with two outs to bring up Clark.
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Divorce is a complicated and sometimes messy situation. When kids are involved, this situation can become downright impossible. How you handle yourself before, during and after the divorce will have a significant impact on how your kids deal with their changing lives. So, how do you keep the peace and make it as easy of a transition as possible for your kids? Below, you will find a few suggestions that can help. Before the Divorce Don't try to make it work for the kids' sake if it isn't working. Most kids will feel the negative effects of living with two people that don't care for each other any longer. The minute that tensions reach an all-time high and you can no longer make it through the day without showing resentment, disrespect or disdain for your spouse, it is time to make some changes. During the Divorce As much as you want to keep the kids informed about what is going on with the divorce, limit the information to just what they need to know. Don't share your worries about finances, what their other parent is doing or the other negative issues surrounding a divorce. Don't fill their heads with the what-ifs – wait until you have concrete information to provide them. You don't want your kids to become overwhelmed with possibilities that may never arise. After the Divorce No matter the outcome, your kids will need both of their parents. Keep the spousal bashing away from the kids. Find a good friend, family member or therapist to talk about the issues that you have with your spouse. If you are unhappy with the outcome of the divorce settlement or custody arrangements, talk with your divorce attorney. Your kids shouldn't be exposed to all of the negative feelings that you have against their other parent. Sharing your negative feelings with your kids will only make the situation worse for them and that isn't going to make things any better for you. For the best possible outcome you should do three things – keep the kids out of it, hire a good divorce attorney and get yourself a therapist to vent to. The kids have their own problems and need you there to listen to and comfort them. Your divorce attorney can represent you and get you the best outcome and your therapist can listen to what you are feeling and offer you sound advice for getting past the hate, resentment and emotional struggles that you are experiencing. Visit a site like http://www.heritagelawgroup.com/ if you need a divorce...read more
How Do You Get A Fair Divorce Settlement When Your Spouse Runs A Cash Business?
Your spouse runs a business that runs a significant portion of its books "under the table" or in cash. You've always been the stay-at-home parent and support person. Now that you're divorcing, how do you get a fair settlement? Recognize that there are unique issues in your situation. Even with businesses that operate above-board financially, it can be difficult to determine their exact worth, especially in cases where your spouse is a sole proprietor. If there's unreported income and expenses that's cash for some reason (such as is often used when a small construction or landscaping business hires day laborers), you're going to have an even more difficult time securing documentation of how much the business actually makes — especially because there might not be a lot in the first place. It isn't uncommon for an otherwise healthy-seeming business to develop financial woes very suddenly, coincidentally timed with your divorce. If so, you might see other signs that your spouse intends to make proving his or her net worth as difficult as possible: He or she becomes difficult for you to locate, going to great lengths to hide a current address. That way you can't determine if his or her lifestyle has changed or not. He or she stays visible and doesn't have an apparent change in lifestyle, yet claims the business is suffering from a downturn in the economy or field. He or she delays or avoids sending your attorney records, including bank and credit card statements, hoping you'll run out of money or energy to keep fighting for them and settle for what you're offered. You'll have to hire experts in order to impute his or her true income. You and your attorney may have to hire a forensic accountant to try to piece together your spouse's actual business income. A forensic accountant can examine more than just tax returns to create a clear picture of how much money really passes through your spouse's business on a regular basis. Everything from business appointment books to old mortgage applications can help prove how much your spouse really makes. Catching your spouse at "financial infidelity" may also require the use of a private investigator. Private investigators can find legal ways to track down electronic communications that can help reveal a business trail that's not being reported elsewhere. For example, they may know where to look on the right business websites to find statements that you spouse has made about the business that indicate its financial health. They may also be able to locate your spouse's business connections, and get evidence through them of the income your spouse receives. Private investigators can also track down your spouse and provide things like photographic evidence that he or she is still maintaining a comfortable standard of living (despite the apparent scarcity of business). If your spouse is hiding assets or money in someone else's name, the private investigator may be able to help you determine who that person is, so that his or her records can be subpoenaed as well. Private investigators like Northern Defence & Security PI can also help you track down a spouse's hidden safety deposit by following him or her straight to the bank. You don't have to just accept what you're offered as a settlement just because your...read more
Your Guide To Understanding A Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity over the last few years. Second and third marriages almost always have an agreement, especially if either or both spouses have large amounts of assets. It provides monetary and emotional security that the assets will remain with the original owner. These agreements are a contract between both spouses. Other important issues can also be addressed through the agreement. These can be issues such as spousal support, discrepancies in each spouse's wealth, a possible pending inheritance and an acknowledgement of dependent children in the event of a divorce. Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Important For many couples with substantial assets wishing to protect them for children they may have had from a previous marriage, a pre-nup is extremely important. One of the primary reasons for pre-nups is what happens in the event of divorce. If there's a blended family, then pre-nups are all the more important. Prenuptial agreements should be discussed by the two parties and a verbal agreement should be reached as to what happens to the assets should a divorce occur or death. These situations should be discussed thoroughly before the wedding and be signed before the marriage takes place. These agreements can eliminate a lot of stress at the last minute. Prenuptials must be drawn in such a way as to not intentionally cause excessive hardship or be extremely unfair to either party. There can be no signs of pressure or dishonesty by either party. Should this be discovered, the entire agreement can be declared null and void. What Happens in the Event of Death One area that is sometimes overlooked is what happens in the event of death. Couples who have remarried after the death of a previous spouse want to protect the assets they may have inherited. In many states, the surviving spouse is entitled to one-third of the deceased spouses' estate. When there are children involved from the previous marriage, the surviving spouse wants to protect them and a pre-nup is one way to do that. Agreements Need to be Drawn and Signed Before the Wedding Prenuptial agreements should be discussed by the two parties and a verbal agreement should be reached as to what happens to the assets should a divorce occur or death. These situations should be discussed thoroughly before the wedding and signed before the marriage takes place. These agreements can eliminate a lot of stress at the last minute. These agreements must be drawn in such a way as to not intentionally cause excessive harm or be extremely unfair to either party. There can be no signs of pressure or dishonesty by either party. Should this be discovered, the entire agreement can be declared null and void. Prenuptials Should be Drawn by an Attorney These agreements should be drawn up by an attorney so they comply with the laws and regulations in the state that is involved. Many times the two parties live in different states and then after marriage will reside in the state of the bride or groom. Then the state that the couple will live in as a married couple should be chosen. If, after the wedding, the couple is going to live in an entirely different state, then the pre-nup should be signed in that state. Having an attorney draw up...read more
4 Reasons To Hire A Workers Compensation Attorney
If you've been injured while on the job and want the benefits that you're entitled to, it's recommended that you hire an attorney. You want to make sure that you have what you need in order to move on with your life. An attorney can help you in many ways. Take a look at the following information to better understand the reasons as to why you should hire a workers compensation attorney. Help You File a Claim If you're worried about filing a claim because you think your employer will be mad, it's a good idea to get professional help. Fear shouldn't stop you from doing the right thing and making a proper report. Your attorney can handle the claim process for you so that there is less stress and confusion. He or she can handle the paperwork process and can keep you informed along the way. It's Not As Expensive As You Think Many people put off hiring an attorney because they assume it will be too expensive. The good news is that most workers compensation attorneys only charge you after they successfully reach a settlement. This means that you won't have to stress out about providing upfront costs. In addition, you will pay a percentage based on the award that you receive. Don't put off getting the help that you deserve due to money concerns. Determine if You Have a Case You may not be sure if your case is worth fighting for. An experienced workers compensation attorney has worked on a variety of cases and understands the value behind each story. Your attorney can help you decide if your injuries are worth fighting for. You're Not Getting What You Deserve If you've already filed a claim and are receiving some benefits, but question if they're fair, it's time to reach out to a skilled workers compensation attorney. He or she will be able to evaluate your case and determine if you're receiving the benefits that you deserve. If you're not getting what you need and deserve, your attorney will fight to get more. You may be able to get more health care benefits or money for time missed at work. Don't guess your way through the process of a workers compensation claim. Instead, have an experienced attorney on your side so that you get treated fairly. If you have any questions, or if you'd like to schedule a consultation, contact a workers compensation attorney (like those at Yormak &...read more
3 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer When Buying A Home
When you think about purchasing a home, you probably think about working with a real estate agent, not a real estate lawyer. However, there are many reasons why it's smart to hire a real estate lawyer to help you with this major transaction. These are three of the main benefits of doing so, so consider looking for a reputable real estate lawyer in your area. 1. Make Sure There are No Liens One of the main things that you should be careful of is ensuring that there are no liens on the property that you are thinking about buying. Liens from unpaid lenders or construction workers can leave you having to pay debts that aren't yours and can even lead to you losing the property. Your real estate lawyer will be able to conduct a thorough search to ensure that there are no liens on the property before any money changes hands. 2. Ensure the Contracts are Legitimate and Legal You have certain rights as a home buyer, and you should make sure that these rights are being respected when you sign your contracts. Real estate contracts can be confusing and filled with legal jargon that you might not understand, and it can be tough to decipher these documents if you don't have any real estate knowledge. If you don't go over your contracts carefully, however, you could wind up paying too much for your home, or you might find that your future use of the property will be negatively affected. Your real estate lawyer can explain everything to you, however. 3. Handle All Filings More Easily When you buy a home, there is a lot of paperwork to be done after the contracts are signed. Documents have to be filed with your local and provincial government in even the easiest of transactions. If you are having your home built, or if you are having renovations done to it before you move in, you will have to ensure that all of the proper paperwork is filed so that you are in line with provincial regulations. All of these things can be confusing and time consuming, but your real estate lawyer can handle it quickly and easily. Purchasing a home is a big step, and it isn't something that you should do on your...read more
2 Reasons To Hire A Car Accident Lawyer
If you are involved in a car accident you will want to hire a lawyer to assist you as soon as possible, mostly because a lawyer will improve your odds of getting the money that you deserve. A car accident lawyer can help you remain blameless for the accident while also helping you deal with any settlement offers that you may receive. Remain Blameless One of the most common approaches that people who have caused an accident will take in court is to blame the victim. If this approach is successful, you could end up losing your case and receiving nothing, or be ordered to pay for the accident-related expenses belonging to the person who caused the accident. An attorney will be able to ensure that the blame for the accident remains with the person who caused the accident, usually by researching the accident thoroughly. For example, your attorney is going to review eyewitness statements and police reports in order to see if the person who was responsible for the accident was driving recklessly. Your attorney is also going to review the responsible party's phone records to see if the person who caused the accident was on the phone texting or speaking to someone at the time of the accident. This can prove that the person was driving while distracted, which will make it harder for the responsible party to blame the accident on you. Settlement Offers If you are involved in a car accident, you will likely end up receiving a settlement offer from the insurance company that covers the person who was at fault. The amount of the settlement offer will vary depending on how strong the insurance company believes that your case is. Now, before you accept a settlement offer, you will want to discuss it with your lawyer, because once the offer is accepted you will not be able to sue for more money at a later date. If your attorney believes that your case is strong enough, they will likely recommend that you allow him or her to get your more money in court or negotiate a better settlement on your behalf. Speak to a professional attorney, like Sally Chiarelli Law Office, today to discuss the strength of your car accident case. A lawyer can help you avoid settlement offers that are not in your best interests while also helping you to remain blameless for the...read more
Building A Better Estate Plan: Service Provider Considerations You Should Know
In addition to addressing your home, investments, dependents and other assets in your estate plan, you also need to clearly illustrate how you want your service provider accounts handled. Here are some things to consider and discuss with your family attorney as you build your estate plan. Understanding Service Providers Service providers are those people that you work with on a regular basis who provide services for you and your property. Your gardener, your plumber, your housekeeper and others like them fall under this classification. If you have an outstanding account with any of them, you should include explicit instructions in your estate plan about how to get in contact with them and how you want the account settled. Here are a few types of service providers that you'll want to make sure you address: Household Services – Household service providers include anyone who works around your house, such as maintenance, housekeeping, heating oil and even HVAC service. You should include a list of these household service providers as part of your estate plan, and include notes about where to find their most recent invoices, what kind of cycle you're on for services and how to get in contact with them. Medical Services – Medical care providers are important to consider as part of an estate plan, because you're likely to have some medical bills associated with care in the months before you pass away. Additionally, include information about your dentist, therapist, chiropractor and any other care providers that your loved ones may not know about. Include notes about your appointment frequency, co-pays and any prescription refills or medical insurance charges that may be coming. Personal Services – If you have a hairdresser, nutritionist or personal trainer that you work with on a regular basis, this information should be included in a personal services list. Personal shoppers, childcare services and other similar providers should be included, too. Make sure your family has all of the information necessary to get in touch with each of them in the event of your passing, particularly if there are recurring appointments or automatic charges that need to be cancelled. You may think that your loved ones know which providers you use for various services, but in the days and weeks following your death, they will be focused on the grieving process and could easily overlook details like these. By working with a professional family lawyer, like Levine & Company, to include this information in your estate plan, you can take the guesswork out of the process and ensure that your service providers get what they need,...read more
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Registering A Used Car
If you're currently looking into buying a used car or have just finished the buying process, it's important that you take care of registering the car. Not only will this make buying the car official, it will also ensure that you're able to legally drive with the used car. In order for the registering to go smoothly and to ensure that you're prepared at the DMV or while registering online, you should use the following tips. Register in Advance One of the most important things to keep in mind when insuring your car is that it needs to be done right away. After buying a used car, you likely have a few days to a month to register the car, based on the state. To avoid unnecessary fees, it's best to get the car registered as soon as possible after buying the car. Proof of Insurance When getting a used car registered, it's likely that the DMV will ask for proof your car insurance. Every driver needs to have basic coverage to protect them financially in the event of an accident, so it's important that you get this handled before visiting the DMV for registration. Legal Paperwork Whether you bought your used car from a private seller or a dealership, it's important that you have all the proper paperwork ready when visiting the DMV. The pink slip, any loan papers, and other documents are all helpful when going through the process of registering. Make and Model of Car The rates for car registration can vary based on the type of car you own, so you'll need to keep this in mind when you're still shopping for a used car. With the make and model of the car in mind, you can look into the costs you should expect for registering the car. Potential Damage or Smog Problems Your car needs to be running properly in order to be registered at the DMV (or the Calgary registry offices) and be legal to drive. For example, you may need to get your used car smogged shortly after purchase and before registering to ensure that it's not producing too much harmful effects on the environment. Keeping up with smogging and other repairs will ensure that registration for your used car will go well. As you look into the work involved with registering your used car, it's crucial that you make sure that you have all the necessary information needed. With this information in mind, you'll be able to get your car registered and be back on the road in no...read more


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The Childersburg Tigers football team won Friday's home conference game against Handley by a score of 25-15.
The Childersburg Tigers football squad scored 25 points and limited the visiting Handley Tigers to 15 in the Tigers league victory on Friday.
With the victory, Childersburg advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to Cleburne County (Heflin, AL) to battle the Tigers in a 4A Region 3 battle on Friday, October 20. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 5-2. Cleburne County won 33-2 in their recent league bout against Holtville (Deatsville, AL)
The Tigers (0-7) will now prepare for their bout against Holtville (Deatsville, AL). The Bulldogs come into the 4A Region 3 bout with a 1-6 record. In their last bout, Holtville was beaten by Cleburne County (Heflin, AL), 33-2, in a league bout.


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LAPD Pays Biggie's Family $1.1 Million for Negligence
The family of the Notorious B.I.G. today (March 30) was awarded $1.1 million for police negligence in a wrongful death trial that the family brought against the city of Los Angeles last year. In July 2005, a judge declared a mistrial in the family's civil suit after it became clear that a detective had withheld crucial evidence. The resulting payout will cover the family's legal costs, which will allow them to bring a new suit against the LAPD later this year in their attempt to prove that the city colluded in the murder of Biggie Smalls in 1997.


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Honda Acura Car Show | Official Video 2013
Footage from the Herb Chambers Honda Acura Car Show held on June 23rd 2013 in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The hottest JDM Honda and Acura drivers showed up to showcase their cars. Over 30 S2000 Hondas and over 60 Honda Civic Si showed for the event. Check out pictures on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/herbchambershondaseekonk Check out our website: http://www.herbchambershondaofseekonk.com 508-336-7100 Filming by: https://www.facebook.com/TheRizzolution We don't own the rights to the music on this video. Music credits go to Klaypex. Official website: http://www.klaypex.com Klaypex: Crazy


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"Tax inspection and fishing are similar," says Renato Cammarata, sucking on his cigar as our boat bobs on a turquoise Mediterranean. "You catch fraudsters, you catch fish. Some big, some small. I changed my career to taste the rule of nature rather than the rule of law."
The former member of the guardia di finanza is the perfect host for the new "Ligurian fishing experience" from Portofino's glamorous, high-end honeypot, the Hotel Splendido, which opens for the season next weekend. The muscular Salvador Dalí lookalike is a convivial blend of fisherman, philosopher and chef, alchemising the day's catch into an on-board, gourmet treat.
Cammarata and his fishing partner, Adriano Andreis, are the real deal, spending most days at sea on the Castel Dragone, an authentic local tub with cabin and mechanised winches. But this is a softcore, velvet-lined trip: la dolce vita with fins, gills and hooks.
For starters, we leave the multi-hued trompe l'oeil facades of Camogli harbour at a very civilised 8am. Over a focaccia and white wine breakfast we're given a relaxed lesson in traditional fishing techniques. The Tonnarella, a vast net trap, is laid off Punta Chiappa on the south-west tip of Mount Portofino's dramatic promontory. Its "Chamber of Death" is raised three times a day from April to late September, revealing a fresh haul of fish.
It doesn't involve us today. Instead, we motor six miles out to rich hunting grounds over a deep abyss, where a long fishing line is patiently fed out from the boat's rear. I grimace. I've endured terrible bird's nest tangles with a simple rod and reel. Today's line is four miles long and holds more than 500 hooks, each baited with a single sardine.
Andreis makes it look easy. After attaching a buoy to one end of the weighted line, he flings out the lures while shouting instructions to Cammarata at the boat's wheel, ensuring the line maintains the crucial 400m depth. "The lower the sun, the higher the line," he explains. "In October, it's 300m."
Job done, Cammarata cranks up the music – the Age of Aquarius – and jigs around the deck. It's party time. We jump into the impossibly blue Gulf of Paradise, sip wine, sunbathe and shoot the breeze, discussing everything from the great white shark recently spotted off Corsica to unpopular European Union restrictions, apparently hitting small-scale fishermen. They're the reason the men diversified into pescaturismo and night-time astronomy tours under dark ocean skies.
"We no longer fish purely for fish," says Cammarata. "We fish for people too."
After a couple of hours, Andreis starts to wind in the line on a motorised drum. The excitement isn't in the Hemingwayesque bend of a rod; it's in watching the incoming line of sardines, like a road of cats' eyes, rising from the depths.
Occasionally the glint is lighter, brighter, bigger. There's a couple of nazello (hake), a rondanino (bream) and, most dazzling of all, a llama fish. At least 6ft long with the teeth of Nosferatu, it resembles a vast shiny stainless steel blade.
Within 20 minutes the hake have been fried in breadcrumbs and lemon juice, the llama in white wine, chilli, oregano, pine nuts and parsley. It's divine. "Is there anything more beautiful than eating freshly caught fish?" sighs Cammarata.
I'm getting greedy. I'd like a swordfish. Cammarata has caught them up to 100kg – a cool €1,800-worth (£1,490) of fish. But it won't happen today. The line snaps. We motor to the other buoy and start retrieving from the other end. But it also slackens. A second break. It's never happened before. Two miles of line, 350 hooks and multiple captive fish remain trapped in the depths. We try to snag the lost line with trailing hooks but it's no good. We draw another blank but there are compensations. The Splendido's immaculate motor boat, its captain in floaty white linen, carries me back to Portofino for a candlelit supper at the hotel's spectacular Terrazzo restaurant. My order? Fresh fish. What else?
The full-day fishing experience at the Hotel Splendido (www.hotelsplendido.com) costs €1,000 for up to 12 people. Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk) offers three nights from £1,095pp including private transfers from Genoa airport


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Shoe Therapy: Soothe Yourself With These 15 Fab Heels
There's something very soothing about looking at beautiful shoes. Call us materialistic, but if we had time, we could literally stare at heels and boots all day. And with the fall upon us, there are so many options for footwear.
There are certain mainstay brands we go to like Dolce Vita, Nine West and Sam Edelman–but the Internets is full of more pricey and lust-worthy items. Wanna see them?
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