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The Good Country Index: A New Way of Looking at the World
The answers to such questions can be found in the results of a recent study titled The Good Country Index, first announced at the TED Summit in Berlin on June 23rd of this year. The brains behind this project are those of Simon Anholt, an independent policy advisor and honorary professor at the School of Political, Social and International Studies at the University of East Anglia (UK), and of Robert Govers an independent advisor for national, regional and city government administrations, SCHOLAR, author and speaker.
Using 35 reliable datasets gathered from the United Nations and other international organizations... More
The Culinary Word on the Street
"Street Food" is a buzzword that has taken over North American urban settings in the past five years. Every city claims trendsetter status, but few remember that behind every food truck – and its chef – is the legacy of a cross-cultural inheritance.
In Italy, the only thing older than "street food" is a homemade meal. And in Italy, despite every stereotype surrounding the rhythm of daily life – don't Italians take really long lunch breaks? It must be so nice to picnic in a piazza on your lunch hour – getting food on-the-go is always a popular option, and not just for tourists.
The type of street food you find in Italy will depend on the city hosting you, and it will almost never come out of a food truck. When in Rome (and doing as the Romans do), picking up a Roman pizza or pizza... More
The Marriage of Digital and Print
Digital media are no longer a novelty, yet in the publishing industry, paper still struggles to reconcile with emerging technologies. Whether embraced or resisted, digital publishing is here to stay. Facing ever dropping numbers of books and magazines in circulation, publishers must find new ways to incorporate digital media in distribution.
A new collection by Presses de l'université de Montréal (PUM), entitled Parcours Numériques, offers a reflection on the ongoing digital transformation of our world. With over 20 contributors, the collection consists of a series of books, each addressing issues and offering solutions to understand digital media in our society. This series is not only innovative in ideas but in form, with each book appearing in print, and also in e-book format... More
TCBF – Treviso Comics Festival Takes Off
by Giulia De Gasperi
Treviso's Comic Book Festival, or TCBF, now in its eleventh year, has established itself as one of the most important and popular comic book festivals in Italy and beyond, attracting artists, publishing companies, and fans from all over the world. This year the festival runs from September 24th to 28th, with a preview scheduled for September 20th.
According to TCBF organizing committee member Alberto Polita, "Treviso isn't new to this kind of event; its attachment to the world of comics is almost thirty years old." Indeed, before TCBF, there was "Treviso Comics," a prominent event that unfortunately came to an abrupt end.
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Queen of the Majorettes
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Judy needs to pee. Beyond the barricade of blankets, she feels a chill against her cheeks. If she gets out of bed, the rest of her will be cold too.
She holds it, and holds it, until she feels herself leaking into the darkness under her sheets. Scrunching down to the bottom of the bed that fills the back of this little metal house, she pulls herself to her feet. A drop of pee trickles lazily down the inside of her thigh.
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Touching Calabria (A Short Story in Little Time)
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"I'm firing the architect," I said, "I wouldn't set foot in my Church."
"The best is always the next."
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At ninety-two, my father's bricks were as if laid by a master mason.
"A church has to be solid. There's no fudging with the walls of a church." I stopped painting... More
Lights of Bari Vecchia, Bari (Italy), by Giorgio Tinelli - Grand prize winner of the 2014 Accenti Photo Competition.
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text: Hey everyone! I'm back from the Super Bowl. What a joy going through the airports today and seeing all the forlorn Eagles fans making their pathetic way back to Philadelphia. Here are some of the pics I took at the game. I'm disappointed with the game action pictures. With the poor light and having to zoom in to get a close up picture, I have very few decent action shots. I have a couple good small video clips, including the kickoff, the post game celebration, and me singing "Hey Jude." I'm not sure if I know how to post videos but I'll try. The Cowboys invade Jacksonville. My buddy and I tailgating before the game. I went with the Emmitt Tribute T-Shirt: I'm not sure if these guys are supposed to be "Patriots" or "Ben Franklin wannabes"... either way I'm sure they got their assses kicked before the night was through: D-Mac practicing throwing interceptions: Tom Brady, also warming up before the game: Danny White... defending the star! First play of the game: Pats second touchdown: D-Mac's third and final INT: Scoreboard, biatch!


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Picture of the Day: Jessica Barton in the shower
Here's the lovely Jessica Barton is a super-sexy side boob pose showing off her soft and beautiful figure and killer smile in the shower.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF6 review: is WiFi and 16-Mpix sensor enough?By Kevin Carter - Monday June 17 2013 Sensor Review
Panasonic's entry-level DMC GF6 sees a return to a more conventional control layout and adds several useful features including a touch-sensitive, tilting monitor and easy wireless connectivity with smart-phones via WiFi with NFC capability. The new camera also features a 16-Mpix sensor, but just how well does it perform in our labs?
At $599 including the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II kit lens, Panasonic's latest iteration of the entry-level, finder-less Lumix GF features a higher resolution 16-Mpix MFT sensor (up from 12.1MPix for the previous model) with sensitivity up to ISO 25,600. It also boasts a tilting, capacitive touch screen and built-in WiFi with the convenience of NFC (Near Field Communication) technology for simplified connectivity with suitably equipped smart-phones. Panasonic has also returned to a more traditional layout complete with a shooting mode dial on the top plate, yet at the same time the GF6 adds an unusual jog-style zoom lever surrounding the shutter-release button (useful for the optional 'pancake' powered zoom). HD movie capabilities haven't been ignored with 1080p30 stereo clips captured as either MP4 or AVCHD format. So, how well does this stack up in today's competitive mirrorless market?
Lumix DMC GF6 sensor performance
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Further readings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF6 review: is WiFi and 16-Mpix sensor enough?
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We understand that women are very active in daily routine. We also understands what women needs to take care their health is a holistic health care services, not just health care with modern equipment and specialist. Which is why Brawijaya opens at mall in Jakarta to provide not just health care but also other needs such as department store, childcare, meeting place, baby spa, restaurants and cafe, mini market, bakery, banks even shuttle bus.
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WEEK ONE: Thursday, Feb. 20 Location, Location, Location! Why do some states elect female politicians (New Hampshire), while others have yet to produce one female governor, senator or member of Congress (Iowa)? To find some answers, I'll dish on my best war stories from the campaign trail, and then we'll discuss test cases from the 2014 midterms.


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Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2067 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
Any teacher or youth leader may conduct teacher-led educational programs at Smithgall Woods.
Opportunities include hiking a 1.5-mile interpretive trail, walking a half-mile wetlands loop/beaver pond trail with a tree-ID key, or fishing at one of the park's two ponds. Stop by our indoor Discovery Room to learn more about local history and ecology.
Please call ahead (706-878-3087) to schedule your group to use Smithgall Woods' facilities or educational equipment.
Onsite programs for students in grades pre-K through 2nd grade are teacher-led. Groups must be properly chaperoned and supervised for safety at all times. Use of shelters and facilities is subject to availability and must be reserved in advance. The following K-2 activities are outlined in our program guide and instructions with written worksheets are available upon request:
Birds and Worms: Play a game by pretending to be birds in search of food to demonstrate how both predators and prey use camouflage as a survival adaptation.
Environmental "I Spy": Enjoy a teacher-led nature hike while finding objects in nature whose names begin with letters on a game card.
Living or Nonliving: Learn about the traits of living and nonliving things during a brief discussion before taking a teacher-led nature hike to classify objects along the trail.
Matching Leaves with Trees: Take a teacher-led scavenger hunt and find trees that match laminated leaf cards or that fit special categories.


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The Woolf Award has been presented annually by Santa Anita since 1950 and is regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in all of racing. It honors and recognizes those riders whose careers and personal character earn esteem for the individual and the sport of Thoroughbred racing. The winner's trophy is a replica of the full-size statue of George Woolf which adorns Santa Anita's Paddock Gardens area. The statue was created through donations from the racing public after Woolf's death following a spill at Santa Anita on Jan. 13, 1946. Woolf, who was regarded as one of the nation's top big-money jockeys, was affectionately known as "The Iceman," and was revered by his colleagues as a fierce competitor and consummate professional.
Like so many top Cajun riders before him, Calvin Borel began riding in match races in his native Louisiana long before he was old enough to compete at recognized race tracks. From "matching" at the age of eight, to winning the 2007 Kentucky Derby aboard Street Sense at 40, Borel's career has been punctuated by hard work and a no-nonsense approach to the sport's daily rigors. Now 42, Borel has become an iconic figure on the Kentucky-Arkansas-Louisiana circuit and has won riding titles throughout the region. As he demonstrated during his Triple Crown-run with Street Sense, Borel has a penchant for hugging the rail en route to heart-pounding victories and has thus earned the moniker "Bo-Rail." He recorded his 3,000th and 4,000th career wins at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, and through Oct. 31, 2008, his win total stands at 4,535.
A native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 31-year-old Javier Castellano is the son of a former jockey who began riding full-time in 1996. He moved to America in 1997, where he began competing full-time on the South Florida circuit. Castellano was thrust into national prominence when victorious aboard Ghostzapper in the 2004 Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park. He was back in the national spotlight in 2006, when he won the Preakness Stakes aboard Bernardini. The race was marred by the breakdown of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. Castellano's career win total through the month of October is 2,265.
Long regarded as one of Southern California's top jockeys, David Flores broke his maiden south of the border in his native Mexico at Agua Caliente racetrack in Tijuana on March 5, 1984. Known for his level temperament and cool under fire, his career breakthrough came in 1991 when victorious aboard the Bobby Frankel-conditioned Marquetry in the Gr. I Hollywood Gold Cup, which would prove to be the first of ten $1 million stakes wins. Now 40 years of age, he has won three Breeders' Cup races, the 2001 Juvenile Fillies aboard Tempera, the 2003 Juvenile on Action This Day, and the 2004 Mile on Singletary. A winner of 3,183 races through Oct. 31, Flores is involved in many charitable events and hosts his own golf tournament each summer at Del Mar. At his direction, proceeds from the tournament benefit the "Orphans of Tijuana."
In what would prove to be a fortuitous career move, John Velazquez, under the guidance of Hall of Famer and fellow Puerto Rican jockey Angel Cordero Jr., moved to New York from Puerto Rico in March of 1990. Velazquez would go on to amass 24 riding titles in New York and was voted the nation's Ecliple Award winning jockey in 2004 and 2005. He won the Bill Shoemaker Award for top Breeders' Cup performance by a jockey in 2004, as he won the Distaff with Ashado and the Sprint with Speightstown. He won his first Triple Crown race with the filly Rags to Riches in the 2007 Belmont Stakes. At the age of 36, he notched his 4,000th career win this past Sept. 28 at Belmont Park. His career win total through the month of October is 4,017. "Johnny V." has long been regarded as a leader among his peers and he commands the respect of jockeys nationwide.
Past Hall of Fame winners of the Woolf Award are Bill Shoemaker (1951), John Longden (1952), Eddie Arcaro (1953), Ralph Neves (1954), Johnny Adams (1956), Ted Atkinson (1957), Bill Boland (1959), Steve Brooks (1962), Milo Valenzuela (1963), Manuel Ycaza (1964), Walter Blum (1965), Braulio Baeza (1968), John Sellers (1969), Laffit Pincay Jr. (1970), Angel Cordero Jr. (1972), John Rotz (1973), Sandy Hawley (1976), Ron Turcotte (1979), Chris McCarron (1980), Eddie Delahoussaye (1981), Steve Cauthen (1984), Pat Day (1985), Jorge Velasquez (1986), Don Brumfield (1988), Larry Snyder (1989), Earlie Fires (1991), Jerry Bailey (1992), Kent Desormeaux (1993), Gary Stevens (1996), Craig Perret (1998), Jose Santos (1999), Mike Smith (2000), Russell Baze (2002) and Edgar Prado (2003).
The Woolf Award is traditionally presented in late March or early April.
Santa Anita's 72nd Winter/Spring meeting will begin on Dec. 26.


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Property Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2017
Revenue and Taxation Code
Property Taxation
Part 1. General Provisions
Chapter 1. Construction
Section 121
121. "Taxing agency." "Taxing agency" includes the State, county, and city. "Taxing agency" also includes every district that assesses property for taxation purposes and levies taxes or assessments on the property so assessed.
History.—Stats. 1941, p. 409, operative February 1, 1941, added words " 'Taxing agency' also includes," making separate sentence of last portion.


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Alice & Harvey Vandegar Puckett Family
Circa 1911 - Millsap, Parker County, Texas
I thought I had put this wonderful picture on Genealogy Traces a long time ago, but when I saw it on my computer today, I looked for it here and couldn't find it. So if I have repeated it, please forgive me.
This is my great-grandparents, Harvey Vandegar Puckett and Alice Cook Roberts Puckett and all but their youngest child, daughter L. G. Puckett.
In the back from left to right are Lorado Missouri "Tommie", Lilly, and Lucy.
On the front row from left to right are Mildred, Harvey Vandegar, Alice holding Ballard, and Edna Alice (my grandmother).
Ballard was born in June of 1910 according to my family records taken from his sister, Edna's, handwritten notes. And he appears to be about six months old here. Maybe it was taken for a Christmas gift that December.
Children of Harvey Vandegar Puckett and Alice Cook Roberts:
- Mary Lucy Puckett, born July 23, 1895 in Texas and died December 30, 1918 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She married Conley Talmage Rhoten in 1908. He was born May 22, 1892 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas and died March 31, 1954 in Borger, Texas.
- Lilly Mae Puckett, born May 22, 1897 in Texas and died November 25, 1992 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas. She was married to Aubrey E. Morris, Sr.
- Lorado Missouri "Tommie" Puckett, born August 1, 1900 in Texas and died September 15, 1944 in Austin, Texas. She married (1) William Boyd Kidwell about 1918. He was born in 1894 and died in 1974. She married (2) Charles Edward Riedel after 1920.
- Edna Alice Puckett, born January 23, 1902 in Quinlin, Hunt Co., Texas and died August 30, 1976 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas. She married James Dolphus "Doc" Gailey on October 15, 1919 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas. He was the son of James Newton Gailey and Eleanor Elizabeth Brock. He was born November 8, 1898 in Brock, Parker Co., Texas and died October 6, 1976 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas.
- Roxie Ann Puckett, born February 22, 1904 in Texas and died February 29, 1904 in Texas after living one short week.
- Mildred Anne Puckett, born on August 31, 1905 in Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas and died May 5, 1995 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas. She was married to Edgar Ames on November 5, 1921. He was born November 11, 1900 and died January 21, 1984 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas.
- Blanche Puckett, was born and died on January 7, 1908 in Millsap, Parker Co., Texas.
- Harvey Ballard Puckett, born June 28, 1910 in Millsap, Parker Co., Texas and died June 21, 1995 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Married to Sadie Raye Conley who died on October 4, 1997.
- L. G. Puckett, born May 24, 1912 in Teneha, Shelby Co., Texas and died in Wichita, Kansas. She had two sons by her first husband. She married a second time to a Mr. Smith. L. G. was born on a Friday.
- Rufus Glen Puckett, born on November 20, 1914 in Texas and died on February 2, 1915 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas after living only two months.
Alice Cook Roberts had three children when she and Harvey got married. She lived in Lewing Town, not far from Many, Louisiana, where Harvey Vandegar Puckett was born. The children used to tell their own children that Grandpa would go to Lewing Town to court the Widow Roberts. The Roberts children were Lula Geneive, Eles Lee, and an infant boy. Alice left the three children with their grandmother, Mary Province Cook. A family story tells how the grandmother would not allow Alice to take the children with her to the new marriage.And so, like many women of her generation, Alice had a large number of children and literally wore herself out.
Copyright (c) 2010 by Judith Richards Shubert
Photograph original owned by Judith Richards Shubert. Digital format used here.Family notes and stories, along with census records.
All rights belonging to Judith Richards Shubert, 2010.


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I used way too much bondo on my seams on my jet pack, is there anything that removes bondo or do i just need to do a bunch of sanding?
I used way too much bondo on my seams on my jet pack, is there anything that removes bondo or do i just need to do a bunch of sanding?
There's no such thing as too much bondo! hahaha
I'd just sand away. Get some rough sandpaper, and it will come off like a dream . . it really shouldn't take too much extra time at all to get rid of it.
Yup, sand away!
If it's an obscenely huge amount, I would suggest a small rasp or even a sure-form system. Your local hardware store flunkie can direct you to and explain a sure-form.
**Edit** I'll add that a sure-form is basically a frame-type contraption with interchangeable/removeable perforated rasp blade attachments.
The bondo basically bonds with the plastic, any attempts to remove it with a solvent would probably melt the plastic. Start off with a rough grit sandpaper, then as you get off about 80% of what you want to remove, slowly reduce the grit until you have it sanded to your liking.
I've heard before somewhere in the forum that you could cover the gaps around the Jet Pack closure backing panel and the main body. I've been looking for this BONDO PAPER, that I can't find at Walmart or the local Lowes . Like I said before, the town I live at is the most crappy I'v ever seen...everytime I'm looking for something for my Fett costuming, I can't find it anywhere.
Now, this is my last step to finish my GA Jet Pack, but I can't just rely on the Bondo Glazing Putty to do that, it tends to crack in some areas. Any ideas or suggestions?
Why not try using paintable acrylic latex caulking? You can fill large gaps & smooth it to a nice finish with a wet finger. Once it is painted & weathered it will be hard to see it & it remains flexible. I used this for a pair of slip on gauntlets & it worked great!
I'd never thought of that before!!! I worked with acrylic caulking two months ago in the bathroom, and it's true. It's easy removable with water from your fingers while it's new, but waterproof once it dries up. You could even shape it with your own fingers without the need of a spatula, paint scraper or knife. Besides, is NON TOXIC, so you won't run the chance to get "HIGH" while working with it.
Thanks BKBT for the idea...awesome one too!
What type of bondo is generally used for big projects and how much is it? For years I've used the red spot filler in the tube, but my older stuff has begun chipping away and the red shows through. Is there like a tub of real bondo you use?
There is a quart can and a gallon can, the quart can will last you a pretty long time, but then you need the red hardener in the tube, the can comes with a tube of dark red hardener, but you usually need to buy another. You mix the two together to make a pink color paste that you spread over the cracks, pits, or the things ya need to fill. The darker the paste, the faster it cures ... but if its too dark, it just gets brittel. some people even reinforce large cracks with fiberglass cloth.
exactly what I wanted to hear man. Thanks a ton
mmmm...Fiberglass cloth...mmmmm....thinking....mmmm....plus bondo.....mmmmm
Well, my JP is a GA Fiberglass Jet Pack, and I just bought a bag of Fiberglass cloth and a quart of Fiberglass resin. I'm about to conclude with this thing pretty soon.
Any recommendations from anyone who works or had worked with this kind of materials before I start with it?
Yeah, don't screw up.
Wear gloves, add the right amount of catalyst and work quickly before it kicks. Adequate ventilation too


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Brad Corpe serves as the running backs coach for the Bulldogs and handles the recruiting coordinator duties. He'll embark on his ffith season at Ferris State in 2016.
In the 2015 campaign, he helped the Bulldogs to a second-straight GLIAC Championship and unbeaten regular season. FSU posted its first NCAA Playoff victory in 19 years and ran its regular-season winning streak to 25 consecutive games.
Prior to Ferris State, Corpe spent the 2011 season under current head coach Tony Annese at Grand Rapids Community College. He previously coached at Forest Hills Central High School in the Grand Rapids area.
Coach Corpe completed his undergraduate work at Grand Valley State University.


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Given the appearance, caliber, and grips, it looks like a Police Positive or Police Positive Special. But the serial number ranges for those models don't match, in fact the number/patent date doesn't match for any model I can find information on.
The ejector rod end doesn't look like any I've ever seen on a Colt. I wonder it this was a "lunch bucket special" by someone working in the factory?
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Torre Palombara, Luxury Country Relais
Charming Boutique Hotel in the green hills of Umbria
Torre Palombara is an exclusive and elegant Resort, overlooking the rolling green Umbrian countryside and the medieval town of Narni. Built around an original "Dove Tower" dating back to the 15th century, the historic residence has been converted into a beautiful and romantic family owned boutique hotel, after a restoration accurate in every detail, which has brought back to light its original elements and characteristic features.
Enjoy the comfort and warmth of seven uniquely appointed suites, enriched by antique, precious furniture and refined details, surrounded by beautiful landscapes of vineyards and sunflower fields.
Sitting by our beautiful swimming pool with its breathtaking view, you will be able to recover peace and serenity in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere of complete privacy and discretion.
Umbria is also a land of exquisite flavors, genuine food and unique dishes, which can be relished from our rich breakfast as well as in exclusive evenings with typical Umbrian cuisine that can be organized on request. At Torre Palombara you will find the true meaning of hospitality!


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There are some big dates and events in the calendar that one always looks forward to in the year. You know the ones. You can count on the highlight every year: the child's Birthday party knowing that there will be plenty of chocolate cake, summer vacation promising a few weeks of relaxation or Christmas when you look forward to the baubles, sparkles and family fun.
In my calendar I have added the Dubai Workshop to one such annual highlight .
Putting aside the fact that I am usually excited about Dubai anyway. Getting back together with my parents and brother always means a grand time, but now Dubai also means getting together with Sally Prosser and holding a fantastic food styling and photography workshop with a friend who has become a dear and cherished friend.
I am thrilled to be able to announce that we've put our heads, energy and passion together and are once again offering a 2 day event this Fall.
After the Superlative Workshop at Atlantis, The Palm and then a State of the Art at the Miele Gallery, the third Food Styling and Photography event promises to continue with the tradition of providing hands-on sessions, demos, many exercises and exciting field trips. It's going to be a packed 2 days of work and fun and I hope you are ready to join us.
"Never change a winning team" was Sir Alfred Ramsey's statement as the very successful manager of the English soccer team, taking the team to win the 1966 Word Cup. With respect to this, Sally and I have once again collaborated with the Miele Gallery, revisiting their state-of-the-art gallery with modern presentation rooms, fully equipped kitchen and lots of open, light-flooded rooms (under the guidance of the super-efficient Cynthia Farhat), perfect for styling and photographing in a private and relaxed atmosphere.
We are also bringing back the talented and very vibrant Dima Sharif of the very successful "I COOK, Specialized Culinary Courses" to join us again. This time she will create a delectable authentic Palestinian menu for our participants. Dima will guide our participants in a hands-on session giving tips, talking about the authentic presentation and the history of the Palestinian dishes.
Finally, the unbeatable Russell Impiazzi of Lafayette Gourmet is also once again part of our team, coming back to prepare a surprise finale dinner for our participants.
New to our team is the lovely Arva, who I met at last year's workshop finale dinner and knew instantly I wanted to get her involved in our next Dubai workshop. Arva is the fantastic brain behind Frying Pan Adventures, creator of the amazing gastronomic tours of Old Dubai.
"many of the most authentic experiences are tucked away in a backstreet of Old Dubai, an alley that only 'old timers' would know of, a corner which has been long forgotten in favour of newer, shinier parts of town. We are passionate about those 'hidden gems' that communicate and preserve the culinary culture that gave birth to them. We obsessively scour out the small unassuming restaurants, local markets and all manner of authentic food establishments in Dubai, especially ones that serve up a simple but evocative meal. Whether it be a sensuous Moroccan tagine, a giant Iraqi fire-grilled carp, or a plate of Nepalese dumplings, each of them is a culinary treasure that conveys culture, history, language, tradition, and sometimes even war and politics."
She is putting together a unique and awesome street-food tour for our Dubai workshop participants that will take us away from the glitzy and glamorous Dubai and back into the parts of Dubai that often go undiscovered or have been forgotten. Together we will experience and taste authentic Dubai! I am very excited about this.
We will work intensively together on honing your food styling and photography skills, with presentations, exercises and assignments, which I will guide and aid you to develop. We will spoil you with tantalizing and divine meals and food and excite you with a memorable street-food tour of Old Dubai.
Excited to join us? Here are the details of what we will cover, what the event costs are and where you can register.
Day one - Tuesday 29th October 2013
Meet and Greet Brunch and Introduction
Photography Fundamentals by Meeta Wolff
Mastering the camera, natural light techniques, focusing, learning the techniques etc.
Styling Fundamentals by Meeta Wolff
Composition and placement, creating a mood/atmosphere, the right props, color, texture etc.
Free-Style Photography Exercises - Group Work
Q&A and Setting the theme for the Main Assignment
Street Food Tour & Dinner by Frying Pan Adventures
Discovering Dubai with your taste buds: A delicious and unique food tour through the backstreets of Old Dubai.
Day two - Wednesday 30th October 2013
Social Media Strategy by Sally Prosser
Finding your way through the social media jungle. Tips and tricks, how to cover various channels and the dos & don'ts
Enhancing your Images with Lightroom by Meeta Wolff
Styling Demo by Meeta Wolff
Cooking Demo and An authentic Palestinian Lunch prepared by Dima Sharif
Intensive work on assignment - Group work
Evaluation, discussion & critique
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Cambridge, MA – Developing nations should focus on harnessing the power of technological innovation to grow their economies and improve the lives of their people, asserts a newly released report by experts prepared for the United Nations.
The report, titled Innovation: Applying Knowledge in Development, was prepared by the Task Force on Science, Technology and Innovation of the United Nations Millennium Project commissioned by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. It outlines key areas for urgent national and international policy action to accelerate substantive economic and social progress in developing countries, even within the next five years.
"There is an urgent need for developing countries to pursue those public policies that begin to tap the tremendous benefits promised by science, technology and innovation," said Calestous Juma, Task Force coordinator and professor of the practice of international development at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. "Now is the time to plant the seeds of change – in education, government and the private sector – that can begin moving developing countries forward."
The Task Force recommendations aim at implementing the Millennium Development Goals adopted by all governments in 2000. They include:
· Strengthening the ways in which governments use science and technology advice to inform development policy and implementation;
· Putting institutions of higher learning such as universities to the service of community development;
· Designing infrastructure projects as a foundation for technological innovation.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Task Force is comprised of 18 representatives from academia, the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, and UN agencies. The Task Force was coordinated by Juma (who also co-authored the report) and Lee Yee-Cheong, president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations.
Speaking to the Task Force recommendations, Juma said, "Traditional wisdom continues to emphasize the role of primary education in development. While this foundation is necessary, it is poor substitute for strong commitment to higher education in science, technology and engineering as a source of economic development."
Addressing the issue of business development, Juma said, "The capacity of the public sector to meet the needs of the poor is being exceeded around the world. The time has come to complement its role with a strong emphasis on business development as the engine of growth. The role of the public sector is to promote entrepreneurship; not to supplant or suppress it."
Regarding public sector change, Juma stated, "Economic advice will continue to play an important role in guiding policy makers on development matters. But in a knowledge-based economy, leaders will need to turn more and more to science and technology advisors. This is inevitable in a world marked by rapid technological change and science advisors will soon become a necessary part of presidential and executive offices, including the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General."
The Millennium Development Goals, backed by a political mandate agreed upon by the leaders of all UN member states, have become the international standard of reference for measuring improvements in the human condition in developing countries.
The report reinforces measures already being adopted by governments around the world. Canada has created the office of the National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister; the Irish government has appointed a Chief Science Adviser to the Prime Minister; the government in Jamaica has devised a formal program aimed at boosting student interest in science and technology; and India has announced plans to set up a scientific advisory council to advise the Prime Minister.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Task Force is one of ten task forces established by the UN Millennium Project. For three years the project has worked to recommend strategies to reach UN Goals of reducing poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women by 2015. The recommendations for accomplishing these goals are contained in a report, Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals, to be submitted to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Jan. 17, 2005.
Calestous Juma is professor of the practice of international development and director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at the Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He is a former executive secretary of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, and served as founding director of the African Centre for Technology Studies in Nairobi and currently serves on the President's National Economic and Social Council of Kenya. Juma has won several international awards for his work on sustainable development.


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Customer Intelligence (CI) professionals invest in data-mining, predictive analytics and modeling tools and technologies to make sense of the deluge of data. In the past, they've had to adapt horizontally-focused analytics and modeling solutions to a customer intelligence and marketing context. Today, however, they can consider a gamut of customer analytics and marketing-focused analytics providers that have not only analytics production expertise but also domain and role-focused expertise.
We just published our first evaluation focusing on the customer analytics category here: The Forrester Wave™: Customer Analytics Solutions Q4 2012 . After screening more than 20 providers for analytics products specifically catering to customer analytics applications, we identified and scored products from six of the most significant providers: Angoss Software, FICO, IBM, KXEN, Pitney Bowes, and SAS. Our evaluation approach consisted of a 70-criteria evaluation; reference calls and online surveys of 60 companies; executive briefings; and product demonstrations. The core criteria included key dimensions such as core functionality (data management, modeling, usability); analytics production; analytics consumption; analytics activation and customer analytics applications. The evaluation also included the strength of the current product and corporate strategies in the customer analytics market as well as the future vision for this category.
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Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Epic Rides' started by AntiHero, Jul 13, 2012.
Love the bald cypress in the swamp pics.
One of the greatest stories never told. A shoe in to win the the Vendee Globe. Takes a slingshot and shoots a message to a merchant vessel mid atlantic; "abandoning race, heading to Tahiti to save my soul". Those were the days. No GPS, shooting the sun by day and the stars by night.
Hero I've been reading ride reports here since 2002. Most are painful to me for some reason. Yours has been a pleasure. Godspeed from a fellow solo traveler. I've traveled all of N & S America solo over 70,000 miles. I relish the solitude. I would write a ride report but it'd be one of the painful ones.
Imagine going for a swim in that
Hardly never told. I met Robin Knox-Johnson in a crowd of others of similar interests. We didn't need the story told or understand the proable motivation for leaving the race.
Robin told anecdotes about his solo adventures which raised my hair then and caused me to reflect when later, I did a good deal of singlehanding. i still have difficulty in believing one of his tales but he seemed sincere to me.
It's great to see NOLA back in action. It also amazes me to see posts from people offering their house to stay. There truly is hope left in this world.
Ask 20 people on the street (in America) who Bernard Moitessier is. Hell ask a hundred. The voyaging by sail community is very small. Yeah a group glad handing Robin Johnston is going to know Moitessier but five thousand kids wearing baggy pants and ball caps won't.
Kids wearing baggy pants and flat brimmed ball caps know nothing about anything. So what else is new?
Seriously, you'd not expect any but the sailing community to know either or that Slocum piloted Spray around the world or many other things specific to the community.
I can't tell you who won the superbowl in any year or who won the world series or the world cup or any other cup and don't consider myself worse for the ignorance.
AntiHero, Hope you are doing well out there.
Seem to have slowed down a tad, with the RR.
How are you doing yourself?
Getting home sick? Burned out?
Ready to do it all over again?
How would you rate this in your life experiences?
Loose weight or gained weight, for better or worse?
You have a workout you do?
I have a long-term goal to go back to NOLA for a Sazerac. One of my favorite drinks ever and the ultimate test of greatness for a cocktail bar.
I'll have to try one of these. But just one.
What an incredible report. I opened it up this morning with my cup of coffee and it has been on my screen all day long. I spent the full day reading and enjoying this report. I enjoy seeing someone use the Panigale as a touring bike like you have. I am excited to follow this thread!!
Welcome, Imyamen. That must have been some strong coffee. I wish I could promise (and look forward to) another 50 pages, but my trip is nearing its end.
Theres a very specific internal state thats emerged from this journey. Id say its a feeling, but theres a distinction I cant articulate, so Ill just describe the idea as it exists in my mind visually. (In my head) A state is a geometric shape that has a thick and uniform colored line around the perimeter, whereas feelings are little electric fuzzy balls bouncing around inside (or sometimes floating, rolling like steel balls or magnetically stuck to the sides). Feelings are fairly universal and rarely change, but states are forged with repeat experiences--internal reproductions of an external environment or experience. They can be peaceful (meditation, not that Id know) or troublesome (PTSD), and they can be anything in between. They change with age and new experiences, but old ones can be re-experienced with very specific sensory inputs (smells or songs, typically).
When I looked into the mirror the day I left I knew Id return different. That my leaving was a suicide of sorts. The power of experiences has changed me into a different person. Things exist inside me that didnt exist when I began. And the things that did exist have been reshaped. The problem is that Im nearing the end of my trip and Im faced with living normally. But this new state isnt compatible with picket fences, 12 month leases or a regular mailing address.
From Nola to Texas:
I've been in Austin for a week now I think. I really love it here, except for the fact that the roads have as much traction as a boulevard paved with Starburst fruit chews (which is actually a lot of fun. With TC set low I can drift at will and slither away from each and every stoplight. Front end tuck is not quite as fun, though).
I'll get to posting pics and a report of Austin soon, but I'm not going to have time before my next leg. Tires finally arrived, which means I'll be leaving to Phoenix on Friday morning. Though my bike will be ready for the trip, 1000 miles in under 24 hours is an oppressive (if not exciting) physical prospect and I am not underestimating the difficulty. I'm not going to bother with registering for the Iron Butt Association (somehow trying to legitimize what I'm doing always seems less legitimate, plus I have a healthy intolerance for indexing, filing, stamping, briefing and debriefing.). I will use a couple of witnesses to silence the trolls and I'll also tweet real-time GPS coordinates using Google Maps.
That my heart is beating 10% faster than it should at rest just thinking about all this, which is a fortuitous indication that this is the right decision.
You need a voyaging yacht. The anti picket fence and trapped in normalcy vehicle; plus you always know you can throw off the lines and be in Europe or Africa in 25 days.
+1 for what Gun Smoke suggests above. It's a surefire way to break the mould.
Except the reality is that living on a sailing boat is not even close to being as luxurious as those pictures suggest!! (I've done it).
I've done it too and you are quite right. It can be a damp smelly experience. I lived aboard a 33 foot Hans Christian cutter. There is a certain romanticism about life aboard. It's tangible especially at anchor. I used to love to pop over to the Bahamas and just anchor out alone with a bottle of rum. Mostly I never even bothered with customs and immigration. I sailed the Caribbean but my dream which I will fulfill was to circumnavigate. I hope to buy a 28' Bristol Channel Cutter on which to do it.
Here is a fine example of the Hans Christian I owned. They say it's a happy day when you sell your boat. I hated to see her go. She was a bluewater cruiser in the truest sense of the word.
Ah and the boat I will buy for my circumnavigation. The Bristol Channel Cutter. Below is a fine example of my dream boat. A little ship really. A single handers dream. 13,000#, 37 foot overall with 28' on deck. An all ocean cruiser.
Funny that sailing would come up. I was just reminiscing yesterday and thinking how similar adventure on a bike and adventure on a boat is. The one difference is, and which probably gives voyaging by sea an edge on extreme, is that you can simply stop on a bike, but at sea there is no break (until you arrive that is), especially single-handing. The sea is inexorable.
Looking forward to the conclusion of your journey, AH.
Mike, 50 Ton Master (inactive) and Motorcyclist
Yes, but when riding underway, it's tough to go below and grab a snack. Also when riding, when you stop for the night, you can't just make sure the anchor is set and then relax in the cockpit watching the sun set.
I've lived aboard about 7 years. The only parallel I can find is that both means of travel are sport. By that I mean they aren't the most practical way to get about AND every run is either wonderful or terrible. There is no mediocre in sailing or riding.
But how good would any sailboat be on the twisties? Anti-Hero is putting his thoughts together right now - I don't think he's given us his conclusions yet. I went back to the beginning of the RR to refresh my understanding of the genesis of this journey. He said that he'd been living in a way that was designed to achieve the facilitation of very specific financial, occupational, educational, and social goals....and that he knew he was stepping away from that and that doing so would be a "death" of sorts. Just before he left SF he met a neighbor of the guy he was staying with, who said '"On your journey remember, "Right here, right now, nothing else matters." Great advice and a poignant reminder of what this trip is all about.' To me, those are the essence of "Anti-Hero's Trip".....to consciously abandon a focus on achieving future goals and adopt a "right here, right now" way of living, accepting that the journey is the goal, the destination is not the goal, for in the end he's going to return to where he started. Except it won't really be "where he started" because he won't be the same guy when he gets back. I expect he'll tell us more about how the trip has affected him. Anti-Hero, please accept my apologies if I've strayed with this post. No intention to play armchair shrink or tell you what your trip was all about. Just a bit of what I've learned about life from reading your incredible RR. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride and sharing your thoughts with us.


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Combating discrimination in Serbia: Round Table of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in Belgrade
Date: 16 November 2011.
Venue: Belgrade – Palace of Serbia, Belgrade Room.
Organised by: the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Protector of Citizens (National Ombudsman) and the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality of Serbia.
Participants will discuss the follow-up given to the recommendations contained in ECRI's 2011 report on Serbia concerning a number of themes divided into four sessions:
The event will be opened by Milan Marković, Minister for Human and Minority Rights, Public Administration and Local Self Government, and Winnie Sorgdrager, member of ECRI. Opening speeches will be given by Saša Janković, National Ombudsman, and Nevena Petrušić, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. Gun Kut, member of ECRI, will present ECRI's last report on Serbia. In addition to representatives of the authorities, the round table will bring together the Parliament, the justice system and academia, representatives of international organisations and of the Roma communities, as well as NGOs and religious representatives.
In its second report on Serbia of May 2011, ECRI expressed its concern about some issues, for example the Law on Churches and Religious Communities and courts' practice relating to racist crime. ECRI made also a certain number of recommendations to the Serbian authorities, among which the following three will be revisited in 2013:
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - In an exciting night of action at the Southeastern Conference swimming championships, the quartet of All-American Jacque Fessel, Tiffany Clay, Christine Magnuson and Megan Tomes set a school record for the second straight day, this time in the 400y medley relay. Additionally, Tomes turned in an outstanding individual effort in the 200y IM to claim fourth place while senior Julia Stowers claimed 14th in the 500y freestyle.
"I'm real proud of Megan Tomes in the 200y IM," Head Coach Dan Colella said. "Although it was a little bit slower than this morning it was still a great performance. It should get her real excited not only for the rest of this meet but also for the NCAAs.
"Everyone is real excited about the team breaking another school record in the 400y medley relay," Colella said. "We had some great swims in that as Christine Magnuson went 53.3 in the fly and Megan Tomes anchored with 49.6.
"After tonight's performances, we're definitely looking forward to all of our swims tomorrow," Colella said. "It should be a big day for us because we have a lot more scoring potential."
Competing in the first SEC championship final of her career, Tomes showed no jitters as she touched the wall in 1:59.09 to grab Team Orange 15 valuable points. Although she is just in her second year on Rocky Top, the Ohio native has established herself as one of the most elite swimmers in program history in the 200y IM as she eclipsed the two-minute barrier for the second straight race. To put this into perspective, no other Lady Vol swimmer has ever touched in under two minutes and one second.
In the 400y medley relay, the time of 3:41.59 toppled the previous school mark set at last year's SEC Championships by more than one second and propelled the Lady Vols to a fifth-place showing. UT snagged 28 points for their effort. Stowers also picked up an additional three points in the 500y freestyle as she turned in a final marker of 4:49.45 to notch sixth in the consolation finals and 14th overall.
As far as team scoring, UT remains in ninth place although the Orange and White is starting to climb the ladder and will look to make a big push on Friday.
On tap Friday in the league meet are the 400y IM, 100y butterfly, 200y freestyle, 100y breaststroke, 100y backstroke and 200y freestyle relay. The championships conclude on Saturday with the 200y backstroke, 100y freestyle, 200y breaststroke, 200y butterfly, 400y freestyle relay and 1650y freestyle all on the slate. Morning sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. with evening races slated to start at 5:30 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the SECs, the Orange and White will swim in the Bulldog Invite Feb. 26-27. The NCAA Zone Qualified divers will compete in the Zone Championships scheduled March 11-13 while the NCAA Championships will take place March 17-19.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Sophomore swimmer Megan Tomes punched her ticket to the NCAA Championships in the 200y IM during preliminary action of the Southeastern Conference swimming championships on Thursday morning, posting the second-fastest time in the nation. She touched the wall in 1:58.45 which shattered her school record in the event (2:01.07) and qualifies her for the evening's finals. Julia Stowers will also swim tonight as she advanced in the 500y freestyle.
"In terms of our scoring potential, we knew it would be kind of light today," Head Coach Dan Colella said. "We have a lot of opportunities to score the next two days. However, we did see number of lifetime bests this morning which everybody is excited about will spur us on to some great swims tonight and the rest of the event.
"Obviously the highlight of the morning was Megan's (Tomes) 200y IM," Colella said. "We have been working on that for about two years to put it together and that was almost perfect."
Tomes' time also set the pool record at the Stephen C. O'Connell, although it would be short lived as Auburn's Olympic bronze medalist Kirsty Coventry finished in 1:56.45 to reset the record in the final heat. Tiffany Clay (Mason, Ohio) swam extremely well for the Orange and White, setting a personal-best mark with a time of 2:06.98 to finish 24th. Elizabeth Chisty (Indianapolis, Ind.) finished in 26th in 2:08.82, just missing out on her season low. Completing the quartet of Lady Vol sophomores in the event was Ashley Yeager (Mechanicsburg, Pa.), who blazed to a career-low time of 2:09.29 to notch 27th.
In the 500y freestyle, Stowers led the way for the Orange and White as she clocked a time of 4:48.48 for a 12th-place showing which advances the senior to this evening's consolation finals. Misty Cain (Marietta, Ga.) swam a career-best time of 4:57.13 to claim 20th, just missing out on joining Stowers in the finals. Sophomore Julia Lutz (Lilburn, Ga.) and senior Elizabeth Wueste (Norcross, Ga) also turned in their best performances at the collegiate level, finishing in times of 5:12.35 and 5:22.57, respectively. Lutz placed 36th while Wueste came in at 38th.Sarah Ridgway (St. Croix, Virgin Islands) swam exhibition but also had a career best, finishing in 5:17.81.
The sprinters then hit the pool for the final event of the morning's preliminaries, the 50y freestyle. Abbi Terveer (Lima, Ohio) swam a season-low time of 23.82 to place 21st. Senior Jessica Blevins (Bluefield, W. Va.) continued the trend of career-best performances as she notched a time 23.99, marking the first time that she has ever broken the 24-second barrier en route to claiming 25th. Brazil native Tatiana Athayde (Rio de Janeiro) also posted a lifetime-low as she finished in 24.14 to notch 30th. A trio of freshman also saved their best swims of the year for the league meet. Laura Fehrman (St. Charles, Ill.) turned in a final marker of 24.27, which bettered her season-best time of 25.01. Sallye Hartman (Gates, Tenn.) finished in 24.39, her fastest time entering the meet was 24.90, while Danyelle Vincent (Rohnert Park, Calif.) touched the wall in 24.49 which bettered her year-low time of 25.26. Additionally, senior Kristin McGrath (Boulder, Colo.) continued her amazing journey back from a knee injury as she clocked a season-best 26.88.
Finals for the 500y freestyle, 200y IM, 50y freestyle and the 400y medley relay are slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
On tap Friday in the league meet are the 400y IM, 100y butterfly, 200y freestyle, 100y breaststroke, 100y backstroke and 200y freestyle relay are all scheduled. The championships conclude on Saturday with the 200y backstroke, 100y freestyle, 200y breaststroke, 200y butterfly, 400y freestyle relay and 1650y freestyle all on the slate. Morning sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. with evening races slated to start at 5:30 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the SECs, the Orange and White will swim in the Bulldog Invite Feb. 26-27. The NCAA Zone Qualified divers will compete in the Zone Championships scheduled March 11-13 while the NCAA Championships will take place March 17-19.


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Dating from the aftermath of the U.S.-Mexican War, the annual debutante ball in Laredo, Texas is unlike any other. Las Marthas follows two Mexican American girls carrying this gilded tradition on their shoulders during a time of economic uncertainty and tension over immigration.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The Green Bay softball team continues its swing of seven games on the road as it travels to Horizon League opponent for a three-game series starting on Friday afternoon.
The teams will play a single game on Friday at 2 p.m. followed by a doubleheader starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Live stats will be available on csuvikings.com.
Green Bay enters the weekend 16-9 overall and 3-2 in the Horizon League most recently dropping a pair of games at Wisconsin on Wednesday. Sophomore Marissa Michalkiewicz (Appleton, Wis.) leads the team hitting .366 with 30 hits, three triples and 26 RBI. Junior Hailey Mohrfeld (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) is hitting .365 with a team-leading 24 runs scored and four home runs, while senior Miranda Reinke (Milwaukee, Wis.) follows closely behind hitting .360 with eight doubles.
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what should I do then?
This will be my first year hunting and I have never cleaned a deer.
I hope to learn how but I hope to get some help before I try it myself.
My question is what would be the best thing for me to do if I am able to put one down How long before it begins to spoil would I have time to take it to where It could be butchered the right way.
Thank you for any advice you have and good luck to all in the woods.
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Here are couple of videos I do some simple stuff like I do not cut out the anal opening just cut it to the inside.
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Several factors will determine how long you have before you have the deer processed. Outside temp is one. Down south, it can be 80 deg during bow season, you would want to move pretty quick if it is warm.
Cabelas sells a neat little tool for pulling and cutting the anus. I do recomend having some way of haning the deer by the back legs and spread for an easier skinning. You don't want to wait too long before gutting the deer, the guts will start to spoil the meat soon. Field dress or skin and gut pretty quick.
Some people like to hang their deer for several days in a cooler at 40-45 degs. I do. If you don't have a cooler, an ice chest will work just fine. Or several ice chest if they are not big enough. Gun hunters that have a lot of blood shot meat will sometimes let a deer soak in ice water for 3 or 4 days to dray the blood out of the meat. Draining the bloody water our daily and adding new ice.
Having a good sharp knife with a skinning hook/gut hook will be handy for a firstimer. Some kind of bone saw to split the breast bone and pelvic bone will be handy also.
One last tip, try to do as little cutting on the hide as possible. Pull as much as you can off. This will help in keeping the hair off of the meat.Introduce a kid to the outdoors, the American way depends on it
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I worried about the same thing 2 years ago when I started hunting. I figured I'd cross the bridge when I came to it. Luckily I got a man who eats nothing but venison offer to walk me through it when I shot her. I did shoot a few last year(finally). A couple old does. He told me to..... get the meat on ice before it ruins(70 degrees is not good for meat...unless it is like 30-40 outside, I would not want my meat to get much colder than just dead hot). Hang the deer, skin the deer, backstrap it, remove the shoulders, slice off the leg meat and detatch at hip-socket joint. Do so to other leg while deer hangs over garbage can for disposal. You will be left with one hawk hanging on the gambrel. The deer we see here are all so small that there is no meat worth picking through for all the effort it takes to gut it, and if you ignore the butt, you don't have to remove it, just leave it stuck to the rest of the dismembered carcass. Oh, chop the foots off the legs. Then with all the meats in the cooler cover in salted ice water. drain water daily and replace with more salted cold water...always keep ice cubes floating in the cooler. go for 5-7 days(curing need only be done in this manner in the heat..otherwise hang it)
The first deer I had to feild dress by myself was in a blizzard and in the dark...this is no joke. No one to hold a light . The numer one most important thing is to clean out the anus cavaity all the way. The rest of the organs are a no brainer. Take them all out.Then get your deer to a processer as soon as you can! Good hunting,I never miss, my arrows always hit something


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I'm sure there have been many threads about this, but I figure what's the harms in starting another.
I have my 10 month old Bob Barker. At about 6 months he started limping, favouring his front leg. It started off mild and then got very severe. And then disappeared for a few weeks. He then started again after I did some hiking with him it last again for almost a month same leg.
Now I have limited his exercise, and started giving him vitamin C daily and (touch wood), he has not shown any signs in Almost a week.
So my questions are,
Does this sound like pano? .. this is my first shepherd and after 20 years of breeding beagles this is new to me.
What else can I add to his (barf) diet that can help with this and possibly prevent it from returning?
Is swimming an "ok" exercise while he is on a break? Call me dumb, but I figure whole swimming it is more muscle power than bone which is what is being affected by this pano.
How long should I be keeping this poor boy from playing with his friends and from taking him for his walks etc. I think this backyard playing is getting boring for him!
Thanks guys!!
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No experience with pano, but be sure to rule out tick disease, particularly if your dog has had exposure. Limping may be on all legs, but often may only be on the leg that the bite was closest to.
Definitely Pano, as it disappeared for over a month and has reappeared in the opposite front leg! Poor guy!!!
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This is pretty interesting-I did a lot of research since I think my WGSD has shown symptoms of this too.
Beware of Bone Disease in Large Breed Puppies
Here is part one if interested
Ester-C is good. Also consider fish oil and a a glucosamine-MSM-chondroitin combination pill. A holistic vet in California told me to use all those with pano, many years ago (the fish oil dose more than just a capsule--she was trying to get anti-inflammatory effects from it...sorry, I don't remember the dose as it was years ago, but a holistic vet could help you here).
Using all those supps, we cut the intensity and duration of each episode way down. His limp was barely there once the supps kicked in (after about a week), and he needed no pain meds to stay playful and perky. Before the supps, his limp was pretty severe. I really think they helped a lot.
Sounds like Pano to me.
Our male GSD is 8 months old. When first limping, we did some research and gave him doggie aspirin. He didn't tolerate it so we discontinued and finally went to our Vet. We also suspect Pano. X-rays at the vet found good, healthy joints. He thought it might be tendonitis. Vet's advice, we did 'bed rest' for two weeks. No running, jumping, long walks, etc., basically in and out to use the bathroom. He also took Rimadyl once a day. It's mainly for older dogs with OA but it seemed to help some. The Vet suggested swimming as an alternative to running or walking on hard surfaces. Several weeks later, and off the Rimadyl, he still limps. It doesn't bother him. He runs and plays but we curtail any jumping as much as possible. In our case, it's been the same leg, and we are beginning to suspect something else. Pano is hard to diagnose and usually requires a visit to an orthopedic Vet. The Vet also recommended no walking/playing on hard surfaces. We all think it's ok for our pets to jump up and down off the bed, out of the car (in our case a Toyota 4-Runner), or off the rock retaining wall in our yards, etc., but the Vet said jumping like that isn't good for growing pups. Good luck with yours!
Both Riley and Kaleb had pano. Riley mostly in his front legs. Kaleb had it in all his legs of and on. It sounds like what your dog has. I was told swimming was ok. Both my dogs were not very active when their pano flared. They would occasionally play with my other two dogs, but spent more time resting on their own.
Pano defiantly shows up in xrays.
GSDMOM, your dog sounds much too much like mine for my comfort zone. I'm certainly no expert, but this does not sound like Pano to me. Pano usually moves around from leg to leg.
We got our dog when he was 6 months old, already limping, so we don't know how long he has been lame. The original diagnosis was Pano, but after a couple of months with no improvement and his limping on the same leg, we decided to seek out another vet's opinion. The true diagnosis is tendon damage to his shoulder and lesser soft tissue damage to both elbows.
This little guy also seemed to have no qualms about running as hard as he could, jumping, playing, like nothing was bothering him. But, he always limped, so something had to be wrong and causing him pain.
He's now on as much restriction as we can manage, and we are now in our 4th month of only going out for bathroom breaks. There is no other treatment but rest.
It's easily visible which shoulder has the problem. There is absolutely no muscle on that side. The other side is nicely rounded, but the injured shoulder is totally flat. We are hopeful that he will some day be sound, but it's still going to be a very long road ahead for him, with a lot of damage to repair.
Please don't dismiss your puppy's lameness as Pano and ignore other possibilities. It might be something a lot more serious, not to say that Pano isn't bad enough.
A friend of mines lab puppy who is a month younger than Bob is going through it as well right now... Both front legs at the same time the poor boy.
Just over the past few days of me being consistent of giving him his vitamin C and fish oil his limp is becoming less and less.
Took him swimming last night, I also heard that swimming is ok as long as it is not over done.
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My partner and I are both 28 and would love to teach in Thailand. Unfortunately, neither of us have degrees so understand it will be very hard to find employment. Therefore, we've both also been looking at China, which seems a little more relaxed.
Currently, we have a few choices and wonder if anyone can advise on what they think might give us the best chances of getting work:
1. Do a CELTA course here in the UK, which would allow us to afford to live comfortably in China for one month without a job. My worry with this option is that although a recognised course, it doesn't focus on working with children (which could limit our choices)
2. Do a 120 hour course in China with practical experience, then attempt to find our own work there. Finances would allow us to live comfortably for one month. There are also options for a guaranteed job placement, but as this is a little more expensive, we could probably only survive for about 2 weeks without work!
3. Do an online 120 hour course (with no practical experience), then afford to live in China for up 3 months to find a job
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I am considering going to do tefl in S.Korea/Japan/China for 6-9 months, basically I am travelling around the world and will be leaving Australia in September pretty broke so unfortunately one of my main motivations for doing it is money so that I can continue my travels and I was just looking for some advice. I have a degree in Marketing and I did an online tefl certificate with i-to-I and I just have a few queries:
Is it difficult to get a job in S.Korea /Japan / China?
Does anyone know any good areas in either country to go teach in?
What pay should I expect?
Could I survive with none or very little basic understanding of the local language?
I am travelling with a mate, do you think someone would hire both of us?
Should I organise it before I arrive in the country or just turn up and see what happens?
Does anyone have any good contacts?
Will I have to take a year contract and break it if I want to leave?
I really am quite clueless about it so any help at all would be greatly appreciated.


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2008 - Games/Starts: 12/12 ... Started at right tackle all 12 games ... Finished career with starts in 26 consecutive games, tying for team's second longest active streak ... Vols rushed for 266 yards in home opener against UAB ... Vols had their best SEC rushing day of season with 222 yards on 51 attempts at Vanderbilt ... Selected to play in East-West Shrine Game in Houston.
2007 - Games/Starts: 14/14 ... Recognized for excellence with All-SEC second team nod by Rivals.com ... Started at right tackle all 14 games ... Vols led country with only four sacks allowed (Rutgers next with 10) ... Starting quarterback Erik Ainge was sacked just three times in 519 pass attempts, setting major college record for minimum 300 attempts ... Team's combined 534 pass attempts meant opponents sacked UT quarterbacks once every 133.5 attempts ... Suffered broken thumb in pregame warmups before Vanderbilt contest, but still played entire game and did not miss any snaps rest of season ... Led to his being named to All-MayDay Team by ESPN analyst Mark May ... Played both tackle and guard positions ... Helped Tennessee offense produce a 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver...Recipient of 2007 Harvey Robinson Award as most improved offensive player in spring practice.
2006 - Games/Starts: 11/0 ... Saw action in 11 games this season ... Played all four quarters against Memphis, Alabama and Vanderbilt, and was key reserve in Outback Bowl ... Part of offensive line unit that allowed only 19 sacks -- third-fewest in the league -- against 415 pass attempts -- second-most in the league.
2005 - Games/Starts: 7/2 ... Six of his 2005 appearances were versus SEC competition ... For his efforts, earned Freshman All-SEC nod by league coaches ... Started at left guard in collegiate debut vs. UAB after injuries at center position forced veteran Rob Smith to fill that void ... Saw action along the offensive front at LSU ... Saw significant playing time vs. Vanderbilt and started at right tackle in the season-finale at Kentucky ... Shared 2005 Harvey Robinson Award as most improved offensive player in spring practice with David Ligon.
2004 - Redshirted.
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In the 1920s, people in St. Petersburg began to talk about the need for an institution of higher learning to provide job skills training to local residents of modest means. At the time, higher education only was available to those who could afford to travel to distant cities and stay there long enough to complete their studies.
So in September 1927, with the backing of local business and political leaders, Florida's first two-year institution of higher learning, St. Petersburg Junior College, opened in an unused wing of the then-new St. Petersburg High School. Enrollment: 102, taught by a faculty of 14. The first college president was George Lynch who served also as Superintendent of Public Instruction, St. Petersburg Public Schools.
There were 48 members of the first graduating class in 1929. More than half received state teaching certificates. At the time, the need for certified teachers in Pinellas County was great and growing and a two-year college diploma was all that was needed for certification.
In 1931, the college, which was now in its own building overlooking Mirror Lake in downtown St. Petersburg, became accredited and has remained so to this day.
President Lynch died suddenly in 1935 and was replaced by a dean, Robert Reed. At the time, SPJC's enrollment had grown to 294 students, with 67 of them graduating that year. As enrollment continued to increase, the college outgrew its campus at Mirror Lake. In 1937, the SPJC acquired 25-acres for a new campus in the 6600 block of Fifth Ave. N, the current site of the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus.
Upon President Reed's death in 1944, Vice President Roland Wakefield took his place. While serving as SPJC's president, Wakefield became president of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities. He retired from the college in 1950 and was replaced by SPJC's Dean of Men, Michael Bennett. During his tenure, which lasted until his retirement in 1977, Dr. Bennett served on numerous state and national boards including as president of the Southern Association of Junior Colleges and as secretary of the Commission on Higher Education for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 1965, the predominately African-American Gibbs Junior College merged with St. Petersburg Junior College under Dr. Bennett's leadership. Also that year, a new campus on Drew Street opened in Clearwater. By 1970, SPJC classes also were offered at an SPJC Center in Tarpon Springs.
Dr. Carl M. Kuttler, Jr., SPJC's longest serving president, accepted the position upon Dr. Bennett's retirement in April 1976. Dr. Kuttler retired in December 2009 after overseeing the openings of the Health Education Center in 1981, the Allstate Center (public safety) in 1988, the Seminole Campus in 1998, the Downtown (2005) and Midtown (2003) centers and the transforming of St. Petersburg Junior College into the baccalaureate degree-granting St. Petersburg College in 2001. In 1998, the American Association of Community College Trustees named Dr Kuttler the most outstanding community college president in the nation.
Upon Dr. Kuttler's retirement in December 2009, Dr. Thomas Furlong, former senior vice president for Baccalaureate Programs and the University Partnership Center, was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as interim president during a nationwide presidential search.
In June 2010 Dr. William D. Law, Jr., a former SPJC vice president who, most recently, had served as president of Tallahassee Community College was selected as SPC's new president.
Since his arrival, Dr. Law's focus has been on student achievement, faculty enhancements and workforce education and training. Learn to Earn, a reasonably-priced certificate program for the unemployed or under employed in need of skills enhancement, began in late spring. Students in the program can complete job training in fields such as health care, office work and law enforcement in as little as 10 weeks.
Also under his leadership, SPC's Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions opened on the Seminole Campus. The institute will have a number of missions, all tied to improving public policy and preparing students for careers in the public sector.
In 2010, the college and Gibbs High School entered into a partnership designed to help raise academic standards at the struggling high school and better prepare its students for college work. SPC offered resources, including facilities and faculty and student tutoring, to Gibbs students.
A Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) was formed in 2010 to help enhance learning opportunities for students and faculty on all campuses.
The above initiatives are some of the more recent ones established at SPC. Over the years, the college has invested its resources in an Honors College, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on the Tarpon Springs Campus, a Music Center with two Steinway concert grand pianos and a Heissler pipe organ on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, the Palladium Theater in downtown St. Petersburg, an EpiCenter in Largo with a Collaborative Lab built in partnership with Pinellas County to support higher education and business development, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School and an Early College Program for academically- focused teenagers, a University Partnership Center that offers baccalaureate, master's and doctor's degrees from 15 universities in Florida and across America, state-of-the-art classroom technology at all nine learning sites, online learning opportunities, inter-collegiate sports for men and women, and advanced education and training for faculty and staff including travel opportunities.
Among the school's more prominent alumni are two NASA astronauts, Nicole Stott and Samuel Durrance; Bob Carroll, a writer and creator of the I Love Lucy television show; aquanaut Sylvia Earle; movie actress Carol Baker; rock musician Jim Morrison of The Doors; Wendell Ware, a creator and leader in the development of microfilm, microfiche and ultra fiche; Howard Johnson, who played on the New York Mets World Championship team; numerous authors; artists; judges; lawyers; political leaders; and local and national business and civic leaders.
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continuing the fantasy football theme, any college fans out there wanna join a league for college pick 'em? i created a DHC group under yahoo. it's free, just like the regular fantasy football SP created for the NFL. just sign up to join a group with your user id (if interested) for yahoo. all you have to do is pick who you think will win each game they list for that week. it's pretty cool!
group name is DHC
password is ducks
let me know if anyone has any questions.


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I'm very delighted to write you. I'm an Algerian teacher of English in a public high school. I would be very thankful if you could give me a hand.
I have a number of scripts which I'm supposed to teach to my pupils in "Listening & Speaking". Unfortunately these scripts are not recorded onto CDs. so I have to read them myself though I'm not a native speaker and the task is most of the time tiring. That's why I seek native-speakers' help in doing that for me.
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