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Macro photography has been on my bucket list of photography genres to experiment with for a long time. Unfortunately, a good macro lens is not cheap and, since I have no use for it for my commercial work, it is not an expense that I can easily justify. However, I am a firm believer that when you make a living with your photography, it is essential to work on personal projects to keep your passion alive and fresh. Just like the fish eye lens, the macro lens is the perfect toy for any photographer. I received one for my birthday last spring and my adventure into the world of macro discoveries and challenges began.
Like many photographers, I concentrated first on capturing macro images of flowers and insects. I enjoyed it and learned a lot, but quickly realized I wanted to try other things. Besides, there is snow cover for four to five months a year where I live, so opportunities for outdoor macro photography are limited. I decided to step up my macro photography efforts and experiment with other shots.
There are many great macro tutorials available online, but I enjoy creating my own experiments and learning that way. Part of the fun for me is figuring out the setting that will get the right shot. I also prefer looking at pictures over tutorials for inspiration. Most online tutorials give away the exact settings you need to get a particular shot. What's the point of that? They may be a good place to start, but you will have more fun and learn more "off line." Photography is a craft that is best learned by trial and error. To achieve real skill and experience, figure out all the settings by yourself by photographing those things that interest you. I'm confident you will quickly learn how to get that perfect macro shot on your own.
Although I occasionally shoot macro handheld, I use a tripod and a remote trigger most of the time. (You can also use the timer on your camera.) Keep in mind that macro photography requires you to shoot at a really small aperture (big numbers) in order to get the most depth of field possible. And the slightest camera shake will ruin your shot, so be sure to use a good, steady tripod.
What do I shoot with my macro lens? I still enjoy getting close to beautiful flowers, but I have found many other interesting subjects around my house. Once you start seeing things up close, you can't stop looking for new things to shoot. Don't be afraid to experiment with your macro lens. There are hundreds of fascinating subjects around you right now! Macro photography is much more than photographing flowers and insects – it's a unique way to see, and experience, everyday objects. Put a macro lens on your wish list and maybe your own amazing adventure will begin in 2012!
Note: The photos above were shot with the Canon macro 100mm f/2.8 on 5D Mrk II
Certainly an amazing article. I am sure to get benifited. I have a point and shoot Canon Powershot S5 SI with macro and super macro facility. I am trying to do macro but am not very happy. your article may help.
Just another way taking Macro-Shots. "Enlarging Lenses" is the key. This lenses are widely available for low money. If you add a reverse ring and perhaps a bellow ore extension tubes you can assemble a powerful Macro equipment giving stunning results for a few $. A good starting point for Macro beginners and enthusiasts as well.
I'm using currently the Nikon EL 50/2.8 in this configuration. More details about the NIKON Enlarging lenses can be found here:
You will also find a PDF File with a full description of the NIKON EL 50/2.8
Some pictures taken with the NIKON EL 50/2.8 in reverse can be found here: http://www.bucher-foto.com/x-makro-galerien/nikon-el-50-2-8/
Have fun and good light
This article had a positive effect on me. YAY. Off to experiment.
What a great article! Very clear and down to earth. Thanks for writing!
I'm surprised more people haven't mentioned the extension tubes. They are an affordable and versatile alternative to an expensive macro lens. They can be used on virtually all your lenses, including the long zooms, which helps get right in on insects without scaring them away. Here's one of the first shots I took with my new set a few months ago. The lighting was just the fluorescents at my office.
Looking forward to more experimenting over the winter!
Somme of my picture with Sigma 150mmf2.8
I enjoyed your article and your creative images. I've read some of your other articles in the past and enjoyed them too.
Someone above said that when winter comes, there's not much to shoot. I disagree because with winter comes snowflakes, ice crystal, ice and other beautiful things to shoot in the great outdoors. I started shooting snowflakes with a point and shoot in 2003 using an old 50mm 1.4 FD from my old Canon film camera attached to my Powershot G3 in reverse using a step down ring.
After that I purchased a Canon 100mm F2.8 USM with Kenko extension tubes and then onto the Canon 65mm MPE which is a dedicated macro lens. With this lens I now shoot snowflakes at 5 times life size. I converted an old Bessler enlarger that I can mount my camera to using a ball head, a focusing rail and a stage allowing me to move the snowflake up and down to focus the camera.
The Canon 65mm doesn't focus in the usual way. You must move the camera or the subject closer or farther away from the camera to focus because there is no focusing ring. As you change to lens length you also change the magnification of this lens.
I love to shoot insects, spiders, water and flowers too. There is no end to the subject matter that you can find for macro images.
Here are examples of my work: http://home.comcast.net/~dfdcad93/myfilelocker/index.html
Good luck and happy shooting!
To understand Macro-lenses, Macro extension tubes and close-up lenses Cons and Pros there is a very complete site with all you need to know. Just visit Cambridgecolour
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I am having some fun with magnifying lenses, I guess is what you call them. They are X1, X2, X4, and putting the 2 and 4 together gives me a X8, I guess. I have some orchids that are great to shoot. Will try to branch out a bit too. What is the major difference between a macro lens and these magnifiers that I am using?
Really valuable info..and the white rose is the best of these..:)
Thanks for sharing your knowladge with us. I like your photos.
Keep it up.
All the best.
Lovely photos, you've re-awakened my interest in this subject. I used to have a 105 macro, then got rid of it; wished I hadn't
Thank you all for the comments and for sharing your work with the community! @Lori and Rebecca I highly recommend the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro but there are other great choices. I would suggest visiting B&H photo video website for added information and customer ratings. I hope this helps! Valerie
I bought a Macro lens AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 G ED for my Nikon D3000 in September 2011 and love it, I have got some fantastic shots with it. I was inspired by the blog today and initially took the pic without the cracked pepper and coarse salt, but the pic looks bland to me, so I spiced it up so to speak and love the result. Hope you do too.
This I an excellent article, brief, to the point, with a great message. I recently got back into photography and have a great interest in macro photography. Your article reinforced my interest. I enjoyed all you photo's in particular, the coins and the pocket watch. I also appreciate your mentioning the lens used to capture these photos. Thanks again.
What is a good canon macro lens? I own a Canon 7d. Thanks!
Macro Photography is not only fun but challenging all the time. I'm using some Microscope Objectives on bellows. Still learning to get the most out of the equipment. Some Macro pictures, including stacks, can be found here: http://www.bucher-foto.com/x-makro-galerien/
The web is in German, sry for that, but pictures talk themselves. I'm happy to answer questions about useful lenses or microscope objectives. Some setups can equally be found on the website.
Can someone recommend a macro lens for a beginner with a budget? I've been wanting one for my T3i!
Anyone interested in using a macro lens might like to get a set of extension tubes. Putting one on, or combining two together, allows you to get really close to an object. With this high degree of magnification, you really need some rock solid camera support like a tripod with a sturdy leg set and heavy duty head. I use a Bogen 3035 leg set and 3047 head. That combo easily supports my 4 x 5 camera, so a DSLR and macro lens are easily supported. This setup works great in a studio. In the field, I use a Calumet leg set that allows me to get on the ground and also equip it with a 3047 head.
In addition, depth of field is really critical, so using the sweet spot on your lens is important. On my 30 year old Micro Nikkor 105mm f4 lens, that spot is f16-f22. Needless to say, using it on my D300s requires full manual operation for shutter speed and aperture. I also use an electronic cable release and lock up the mirror as well. The self timer can be used without the cable release. Shooting closeups is really a lot of fun and you see things from a new perspective.
Learning to use my camera and take better pictures is on my bucket list this year.
A macro lens is way out of my budget, but just yesterday I bought a set of macro filters for $10. Totally worth it! I'm even happier with them than I would be with a lens considering they're so affordable. Thanks for the tips on where to find inspiration!
I've had a macro lens for a while - actually was my first lens to purchase outside of the kit lens. I don't always use them as often but I always go back to them - love shooting macro outside & my region's mild climate allows me to get out almost everyday. Here's one I took yesterday.
very nice article on macro photography. As everyone knows a decent macro lens will cost atleast some 500$ hence many hobbyst like me cannot afford the same.
I bought one raynox DCR 250 from ebay and combines it with my 50mm prime lens and Youngnou 468 flash gun for my macro photography (on budget).
I always shoot at high F stops ( f18,F22 etc) and my external flash gun helps me to light up the scenes. So far pretty happy with my cheap macro set up.
you can visit my face book / flickr photstreams for some samples.
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Canon EFS 60 mm f/2.8
Shot from a tripod.
Great article. I've just bought a canon 100mm f/2.8 IS USM macro lens and it is just great. It gives a lot of opportunities to take some pictures even without leaving the house. Here is a little example:
wow i tried a similar one
This is simply amazing and has given me courage to become one with my camera. I'm really enjoying this blog, found it only after reading the profile on ProBlogger. I am learning so much here.
The oil and water can be a lot of fun. It's a good way to kill a cold, winter afternoon. I hadn't thought about the colored pencils, good idea. Here's some I shot last winter, time to try it again.
Don't forget you can do macro on the cheap with a handeld digital camera.
Fun subjects are to photograph matchbox/hotwheels cars. I have one that I played with (its the header on an autoparts web site I'm working on), the wood desktop looks like rain-slicked pavement, colorized lights and paint on the cars along with adding burning rubber smoke around the squeeling tires.
As for the months of snow .. there are some great subjects outside just poking through the snow, or the flakes themselves.
Thanks for the nice tutorial and great photos. I took this free hand this summer shortly after I bought my Tamron 60mm f/2 1:1 macro. I think it is a nice combination of macor and portrait lens.
@Kentser: I am quite a minimalist when it comes to lighting. For those two shots I used window light and a reflector.
@Biggs: The coins were shot using a daylight balanced light and reflector and processed in Lightroom with a custom B&W setting.
I hope I did not miss any questions, let me know if I did.
I hope this helps. Have fun!
I really liked the shot you did of the coins. Mind sharing a bit about your lighting set up for that shot and some about any post processing you did? I thought the color was great and thought the texture stood out really well.
I too couldn't resist and purchased a 105mm macro lens for my Nikon D7000...still learning how to use it, but here are a few of my shots.
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thanks for opening up new possibiliies!.
one question: how were you lighting the pencils and water and also the kiwi fruit?
Thanks for the link to the Bryan Peterson video, he is cool, I like his style! I experimented with the lemon shot a few weeks ago also but with a black backdrop, here is my version: http://valeriejardin.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/bigger-than-life-week-10/
Plant details (that I usually did not notice)
I am going to experiment more this weekend.
I mostly use macro for photographing flowers and insects - well, those insects that will tolerate me holding a camera right up close, anyway. Butterflies tend to be pretty relaxed about it, but bumblebees seem to find me a bit more annoying...
Beautiful shots! The canon 100mm f2.8 also does great portrait shoots, u should try it!
This is a good piece of article.
one of my friends bought macro lens and it was costly
i cannot afford them.
I am continuing my mobile photography.
Also! When looking for a macro lens, don't forget to check eBay! I got my USM 2.8 for a pretty great price.
Gotta love macro! But I usually shoot at really large apertures... Guess it's time to try something new!
Beautiful macro shots. Indeed, there are endless possibilities to explore when it comes to photography.
I have just bought a Canon macro lens. Yes, it was not cheap...but I love it. :) And it is also good for portrait photos.
A macro lens truly opens up a new world of photography, one very close to us that we never knew was there. Great article, and photos to match.
Thank you for the feedback so far everyone! Some nice images!
@Erik, true, you can do some macro with out a tripod. I do it often outdoors. The depth of field will be shallow but it can have some nice effects too. Actually I did a blog post about that last Spring when I was just experimenting with my new lens and did not want to bother with a tripod: http://valeriejardin.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/macro-photography-and-tripods/
@Pat: Nice that you found a more economical alternative. It's better to shoot manual for macro anyways, even with the new lenses!
Overall, I'm glad the article helped open new opportunities... Especially during the cold winter months when studio macro work can be a lot of fun!
Thanks for the ideas. I recently acquired a Macro Lens myself! So I'm interesting in trying these subjects out!
Yes the lens can run into money but there are plenty of bellows out there on Ebay. I just picked up a Nikon PB-4 for $200 USD. Of course you must shoot in manual...
Thanks Valerie for more beautiful photos! I own the same lens you used, but I haven't used it much. With winter ushering in, I plan to set up a home studio in my basement and experiment with the macro lens. I also recommend using the mirror lockup along with the remote trigger (I use a 2-second timer) that will keep things nice and sharp!
As always, a great article from Valerie. She's so precise and very clear, learning quite a few things.
An update: When I saw the macro of the pocket watch earlier, I thought, I have one of those (which also wasn't running) and dug it out. After discovering that it was made in 1903 and had been in the family from around that time, I thought to see if it could be made to run again.
All it took was a cleaning!!
Now, to take a macro of it. ;-)
I agree that the colored pencils shot is amazing! That is such a creative use of macro photography. I, too, received a macro lens as a gift recently and this post has helped me think of more creative subjects. I was starting to run out of ideas for my Lego figs. Thanks.
I have been doing some macro photography here and there. Initially started small with reverse lens technique and then graduated up to a true macro lens. Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro.
Here's an attempt from my flat balcony itself...
You can see more attempts here as well
Not sure my post worked, here's my attempt at the Bryan Peterson macro tutorial:
Thank you for this little nudge to put my macro lens on and play with it. The only time I have needed to use it was to photograph rins at weddings and I just haven't dialed it in very well. So I am going to pull it out and practice it until I have perfected it!
I've found that a macro lens isn't essential, I got good results with my f/1.4 50mm and a set of cheap extension tubes. Wide open, DoF was miniscule, less than 1mm.
Bubbles in a glass of water: http://i.imgur.com/4II7F.jpg
Crumpled up rizla: http://i.imgur.com/oeaXM.jpg
Nice article!
A couple points:
1. A true macro lens isn't an absolute requirement. For those with DSLRs it can be nice to have, but virtually all P&S cameras have a macro setting which enables some nice close up shots that *look* like macro shots.
2. A small aperture (large number) definitely has it's place, but so does a large aperture. It's all about how much focus depth one wants.
The shot in the link (below) was taken with a 16MP $120 point and shoot. I don't regard it as a very good camera, even for a point and shoot, but still shows what is possible even on the very low end of today's cameras.
The color pencils and water are mind blowing! Here is a small attempt of mine with flowers.
Great article - using a tripod with a radio trigger is a great idea to get ultra sharp images...good tip! For this macro, it was handheld, on the deck and a deep breath. I think I caught this butterfly quite nicely as it was landing!
A macro lens is definitely one of the first things I'll get as soon as I make the jump to a DSLR or micro four-thirds. The opportunities to discover beauty in the colors and textures of everyday objects you take for granted are endless. Bryan Peterson has a great video on YouTube on creative macro photography that really made me wish I had a macro lens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBVWlrHqG8
another great post with stunning pictures! lovely
Nice macro photos! Yes I agree macro is fun. I wonder what field of commercial photography you'rein that you don't use Macro? Just curious. In my field, macro is useful in capturing close detail shots of some of the intricate designs in an automobile, or aftermarket parts.
I do Car Photography for http://CustomPinoyRides.com
Macro is very useful in my field in capturing stuff like logos, especially when sprinkled with droplets of water. Also tail or headlights and other intricate details.


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Mooses often masquerade as meese, in various forms. In this article though, we talk about some celebrities that are often assumed to come from the U. S. of A. but are in actual fact beaver-blooded Canadians.
Justin Beiber – this baby-faced pop star is in fact from Stratford, Ontario. He was discovered not by moving to LA but by posting a video of himself dancing to a Justin Timberlake song on youtube. The rest, as they say, is unfortunately high-pitched history.
Celine Dion – She grew up in French Canada (Charlemagne, Quebec to be exact) and in fact her album as a teenager was entirely in French. Now one of the most successful singers in history, she has several power ballads that continue to be favoured by talent show contestants and easy listening radio stations alike.
Avril Lavigne – though her grunge-pop flavour would place her squarely in the LA music scene, this lilliputian star is in fact from Napanee, Ontario. She is now married to another masquerading moose, Chad Kruger, lead singer of the pop-rock band Nickelback.
Rachel McAdams – this talented actress who started out as a mean girl in the regrettable Rob Schneider comedy The Hot Chick, she has since gone on to make a name for herself in films like The Notebook and Sherlock Holmes (the Robert Downey Junior one.) She was born in London, Ontario (which is starting to look like the pack leader when it comes to churning out celebrities) and her beauty and grace is instantly recognizable. She's like Canada's Kiera Knightley, but less annoying.

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Today´s Swedish word: jäst Means yeast. The Swedish word gäst, which is pronounced exactly the same - like yes with a t in the end - means guest. Isn´t that neat? You use jäst when you expect gäster (guests).
I found these on the shelf when I shopped for some Christmas baking, fresh yeast in holiday packing. This is for sweet baking, with "extra power" but I have learned from several articles, experts etc. that it is really not necessary to use a special yeast for sweet things. I can understand that, I have never had problems with plain yeast during the long dark years before the sweet yeast introduction.
Despite my knowledge I couldn´t resist buying these because of the merry feeling they give me. God Jul means Merry Christmas, and there are tiny little lussekatts on them too. Cute!
Here fresh yeast really is widely available so I was surprised at first when I read food blogs and realised that in quite a few countries it is rather hard to get hold of, and people think it is hard to use it (on the other hand we don´t have a very good bakery tradition here so if you want good bread without paying a fortune then you will have to get baking yourself). Anyway. I use it for most of my baking (though I always keep a few bags of dried yeast in my baking cabinet, for back-up).
As it turned out I haven´t used them - I almost did yesterday for making lussekatter for my sister-in-law who just had a baby (yay! We have a new little boy in our lives!) but then we were out of saffron and out of time so instead she got these delicious muffins which are much more fast to make, and I had all ingredients in the house. You can read about lussekatter here instead...
Finally, the Menu for hope III campaign is still running, until december 22nd, and you still have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for winning my wonderful Swedish candy collection with prize code EU20, or something else. I have bought three tickets myself today and can assure you it is very easy, safe, and above all it feels good to spend money on something that really matters this time of year when you just shop shop shop ´til you drop.
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I had such hard time looking for fresh yeast in Scotland, and eventually found it in health store, where you could buy it by grams from big tubes. I don't mind using dried yeast, though I always prefer fresh. And the active dried yeast is plain weird (popular in the UK).
Holiday packed yeast sounds sweet:)
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Lindsay Lohan Takes Over 'Chelsea Lately' With Jokes About Kristen Stewart, Justin Bieber
Lindsay Lohan did her best Chelsea Handler on Monday, guest hosting E!'s late-night talker Chelsea Lately.
The troubled starlet, promoting her ill-reviewed indie The Canyons, appeared at ease as she laughed off lighthearted jokes at her own expense and even made a few jabs at herself.
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"I saw this recently," she told the roundtable, featuring Brad Wollack, Fortune Feimster and Jen Kirkman, holding up a newspaper featuring the headline "Lohan Needs Therapy."
"Yeah, no," she said, tossing the paper aside. Lohan recently completed a 90-day court-mandated rehab stint, but she still needs to complete an additional 15 months of psychological therapy, a judge ordered on Wednesday.
When Wollack attempted to push Lohan on the gag, the 27-year-old reminded him that he'd "had plenty of time to make fun of me."
"And we drive very nice cars because of it, so thank you," he quipped.
The actress poked fun at One Direction's Harry Styles, Justin Bieber and Kristen Stewart during her turn on the roundtable. Addressing a recent incident in which Stewart lost her cool with a paparazzo, Lohan joked: "I'm just excited that Kristen Stewart, you know, finally showed some emotion."
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"I will say this, of course she hates photographers -- they got a picture of her kissing a married man in a Mini Cooper," she added, referring to the infamous images of Stewart and her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.
Later, Lohan tested her own interviewing skills with Orphan Black star Dylan Bruce. The duo discussed getting naked on camera.
During her closing remarks, the actress said: "I'm proud to have hosted the first episode in Chelsea Lately history that did not feature a salacious headline about Lindsay Lohan."
Lohan is one of only a few guests to take the hosting reins from Handler including Ross Mathews and Dave Grohl. The Kardashian clan -- including Kris, Kourtney, Kim and Khloe -- memorably took over earlier this year. Lohan will continue her media blitz with an appearance on OWN's Oprah's Next Chapter on Aug. 18, as well as an eight-episode docu-series on the same network.
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James is offering 2 early season TTT training sessions on 19th and 26th March. These will set off at 7am from The Red Lion and participants will be back in time for the Red Run (19th and 26th) and the Blue Run with Spencer on 26th.
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If you are a baseball fan, you know what a five-tool player is. They can run, throw, play defense, hit, and hit for power. All-Stars such as Mike Trout, Ryan Braun, and Alex Rodriguez would be considered five-tool players.
So what are five-tool apps for the classroom iPad? They address the following five areas of literacy:
~ Reading ~ Writing ~ Conventions ~ Speaking ~ Listening ~
Here are five of my favorite five-tool literacy apps for the iPad in the elementary classroom, in order of complexity.
Toontastic by Launchpad Toys
This is an excellent primary-level app for learning about narrative elements. Students can set up scenes and act out the story. They control the character's movements with their fingers and add dialogue by recording their voice. Their final products can be uploaded online so anyone can view their learning.
Drawing and Storytelling HD by Duck Duck Moose
In this three app bundle, you get Draw and Tell, Superhero Comic Book Maker, and Princess Fairy Tale Maker. Students can create scenes with a wide variety of characters, settings, and even onomatopoeias. These are words that suggest the sounds they make, such as "Whizz!" and "Ka-pow!", which are commonplace in many comics. Even better, when you click on them, they make the sound. Learners can record their voice with each scene.
This simple-to-use whiteboard and screencast app is perfect for introducing students to the concept of the flipped classroom. Their motto is "Teach anything to anyone from anywhere." Using the drawing, audio recording and image capturing tools, learner can summarize a math lesson or create a book trailer. While the website boasts its use at the secondary level, I have seen it integrated in classrooms as young as 1st grade.
Book Creator by Red Jumper Studios
Students become authors with this app. After inserting images, text, drawings, and audio recordings, they can print their final products out as PDFs. Also, students can save their eBooks in the iBooks app. They stand alongside any other professionally published text. Classrooms can create digital libraries on their iPads for literacy centers. As well, teachers can upload students' work to YouTube so anyone can see and listen to what they created. Check out my son's eBook on how he deals with asthma.
Explain Everything by MorrisCooke
The best way to describe this app is a more complex version of Educreations. You can embed video, images, files from Dropbox or Google Drive, and put everything together into one coherent presentation. A student can also use a laser pointer to call attention to a specific slide during their instruction. The final product is then exported to a variety of locations, from the aforementioned servers as well as Evernote and iBooks. Definitely for the older crowd. Here is a screencast I created with Explain Everything for my book Digital Student Portfolios:


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In October 2008, I had the privilege and pleasure of presenting at the Bridging Worlds 2008 conference, which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel Singapore, across the street from the National Library. A few of us took time one afternoon to tour around the library, where we wandered around the Central Lending Library and the Lee Kong Chiang Reference Library. Both were impressive and fairly crowded for a Friday afternoon. Our goal was to see the RFID system in the Reference Library, after learning about it from the National Library Board's Chief Executive, Dr. N Varaprasad. The RFID-equipped Smart Shelves were located in the Social Sciences and Applied Sciences sections of the Reference Library, which occupies several floors of the 16-story building. According to a press release, the RFID pilot, a partnership between the NLB and Exploit Technologies, tracks 46,000 books across some 275 shelves, making tracking and retrieval of these social science reference books easier and more efficient. Though the area was equipped with signage, the antennae were inconspicuously built into the shelves. One of the uses of the system is the automatic collection of browse counts--the system detects when a book is removed from its shelf.
Many thanks to NLB's Mr. Ian Bain, Dr. N Varaparasad, and National Librarian Ngian Lek Choh for their wonderful hospitality and the opportunity to visit and speak in Singapore.


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Hello bloglandia! Tiffany here. I just recently returned from a fabulous week on the Oregon Coast with my family. While there, I succumbed to one of those touristy penny smashing machines. For some silly reason, I can never resist those machines! Perhaps they remind me of being a kid again and smashing pennies on the railroad tracks. Well anyway, upon my arrival home, I found myself with a pocketful of pennies stamped with fish and boat images. I was about to throw them into one of my many junk drawers to be lost forever when I had an epiphany! I thought to myself, aren't you a jewelry maker? and couldn't you possibly make something wearable with these souvenir pennies? Well, since the answer to both of these questions was yes, the Souvenir Penny Bracelet was born!
This bracelet is really easy to make. To get started you need the following items:
- five smashed souvenir pennies
- a lobster claw clasp, in either antique copper, copper plated or solid copper
- oval copper jump rings
- a metal hole punch
- liver of sulfur
- polishing pads
- Fine grit ("0000") steel wool, available at any hardware store
- bracelet shaping pliers
- Renaissance wax
- Chain nose pliers
Now that you have all the tools and supplies, there are a few easy steps to follow.
1. Punch holes in the pennies.
2. Use the bracelet shaping pliers to bend the pennies into a curved shaped. This will help the pennies shape to your wrist better and give the bracelet a polished, professional look.
3. Antique the pennies and jump rings. I like to use liver of sulfur, though there are several antiquing solutions that will work on copper.
4. Buff and polish the pennies.
5. Seal the pennies with the Renaissance wax.
6. Assemble the bracelet.
7. Enjoy your new bracelet!
Hopefully I have inspired you to make something fun with all your smashed souvenir pennies! Happy travels!


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Artist Name: John Reinhold
Show Location: Bozeman
Booth Number: #4 & 5
Website: http://www.158west.com/
Email: John Reinhold
Business Name: John Reinhold Fine Art
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Art Category: Landscapes, Portrait/Figures, Ranching, Rivers/Fish, Sporting Art, and Oil Painting
John is a self-taught artist who enjoys the West. His first inspiration for western realism was at a Cowboy Artists show 25 years ago. During his career as a corporate pilot, and an Artist member of the American Society of Aviation Artists, he has sold numerous commissions. His work has been recognized in several national shows including Arts for the Parks. John has won in specific art categories, Award of Merits and fellow Artist Peer Awards. Now at his home in Idaho, he has a renewed inspiration for the people and the landscape that surrounds him.


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Paste Bangkok restaurant in Gaysorn shopping center is another clue that Bangkok dining scene never ceases to evolve and improve. Paste is not new, it started in Sukhumvit and already made a name over there. This new place is more convenient and it just got better. Located at the top floor of this exclusive mall in the heart of Siam, Paste Bangkok restaurant is beautiful but a little intimidating. You can sit at a 'normal' table or in one of the little alcoves near a floor to ceiling window facing Centralworld shopping mall. Actually while the alcoves are a lot more attractive, the sitting is not all that comfortable.
Paste Bangkok serves a beautiful modern Thai cuisine that respects the original ingredients and adds a delicate touch to each dish. It is more than a fancy meal, it really is a culinary discovery. The food arrives at the table at the right pace, it doesn't look like much but it is important as service is part of the dining experience. We ordered 4 dishes for 2 persons, wondering if this was enough as modern cuisine often serves small portions. Actually 4 dishes were just right allowing just enough room for dessert.
Verdict? Paste Bangkok is a winner that makes it to the top 20 best restaurants in Bangkok and is you are in the Siam area of Bangkok, you definitely should save a meal and try it.
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British American Tobacco is one of the world's most international businesses and many of its Group companies have their own websites.
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Trivandrum: Taking forward its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship to India's next generation of leaders, the Tata Group today announced the second edition of 'Tata First Dot powered by NEN', India's definitive platform for student entrepreneurship, supporting and accelerating high-potential entrepreneurship across the country. Adding five new cities, including Trivandrum, to the initiative, Tata First Dot will travel across a total of 15 cities this year.
Announcing the initiative, Atul Agrawal, VP – Corporate Affairs, Tata Services, said, "We are proud to announce the second phase of the Tata First Dot and delighted to be associated with young promising business minds in today's India. The Tata Group, known for supporting innovative leadership endeavours is pleased to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst the youth through this initiative."
K Srikrishna, Executive Director of National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), said, "As seen by the success of last year's programme, our partnership with TATA has brought student entrepreneurs centre stage. We continue to build on the past success with an enhanced program of support including workshops across more cities, for a longer period culminating in the January conference and showcase. We are looking forward to mentoring, supporting and showcasing even more student start-ups."
Regional Workshops for the Tata First Dot 2012 have commenced from October 6, 2012. These workshops are designed to help student entrepreneurs refine their business models, connect with peers, and interact with experts.
Nominations for the second component of the programme – the Tata First Dot National Competition for best Student Start-ups is also open now. Five winners will be selected by an eminent panel of business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.
Tata First Dot 2011 achieved a benchmark when it received a diverse set of entries from start-ups that specialize in hand decorated clothing to IT and mobile services, from manufacturing to event management. 2012 promises to witness many more exciting and enterprising student start-ups from across cities, student groups and academic specializations.
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Greater Snohomish County
2017 Annual Quilt Run
Thank you everyone who joined us on the Lazy Daze Quilt Run!
Announcing our 2017 Quilt Run Winners
Gift Baskets valued at over $250.00 each:
Lynn Dolezal - Yakima, WA
Candyce Rude - Stanwood, WA
Jana Dietz - Nooksack, WA
Shelly Riegger - Everett, WA
Elaine Stoudt - Edmonds, WA
And our $25.00 Gift Certificates:
Stephanie Fazio - Bothell, WA
Maggie Leggett - Snohomish, WA
Sharon Weibler - Renton, WA
Jo Mueller - Lake Stevens, WA
Joan Harryman - Snohomish, WA
Shawna Gould - Marysville, WA
Diane Tompkins - Kirkland, WA
Lorene Rogeness - Bellevue, WA
Rick Sorvig - Seattle, WA
Donna Lee - Sammamish, WA
Join us for the 2017 Quilt Run
Thursday - Saturday, August 10 - 12, 2017
9 am - 5 pm each day
Our 2017 run includes five participating shops all located within Snohomish County. Our theme is Christmas in August. It is a great time to get a head start on those holiday projects.
Each shop will have a free row pattern for you. You can use these to creat a quilted gift or a great holiday quilt for yourself! Mark your calendar and check back from time to time to see updates.
Begin at any of the shops. Each will have a supply of travel passes ready to begin your hop. Deposit your pass at the last shop on your journey to be eligible for the grand prize drawings!
Enter to win a gift basket worth over $250.00
To be entered for the gift baskets:
Visit all five shops, located in Snohomish County,
Pick up your free row pattern, and
Have your travel pass stamped.
While at each shop, get to know your local shop owner, participate in any activities, enjoy special savings or other special suprises that each shop has to offer.
Leave your completed, stamped entry sheet at the last shop you visit to be entered into the drawing.
Back Porch Quilts and Designs, LLC
418 Avenue I, Snohomish, WA
(425) 238-7586
Shop Now
We carry approximately 1,000 bolts of quality quilters cottons selected from the Kaffe Fassett Collective, bright and elegant designs from Timeless Treasures, Northcott, Clothworks and Maywood Studios as well as batiks. We are your on-line resource for quilt kits, patterns, and notions.
Vicki's other passion is hand dyed wools. You can often find her "brewing" up new colors and textures of felted wool. We carry kits, and some precut kits for those of you who want to get directly to the stitching part of your projects. These are also supported by a colorful collection of Sue Spargo's Perle Cotton threads.
Bear Paw Quilts
8324 11th Place N.E.
Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 318-2723
Shop Now
Looking for fabrics that highlight the great outdoors for your favorite guy? You have come to the right shop. Bear Paw Quilts caters to the guys. Featuring fabrics related to outdoor sports and recreation, military and patriotic prints, and fabrics for fans of the Seahawks.
Cotton Candy Quilt Shop
8021 Crown Ridge Blvd.
Arlington, WA
(425) 327-2189
Shop Now
My shop has a generous supply of 1930s reproduction fabric in florals and children's prints.
I carry a variety of yummy florals, cherries, paisleys and romantic prints with that Parisian flair.
There are autumn fabrics, including flannels, Christmas bolts and sweet children's prints.
Because I love mid-century nostalgia, I've tucked into corners those boomerangs and star jacks, Betty Boop and oodles of other novelty prints. I also sell kits, tote bags, cosmetic bags and aprons.
Quilter's Coop
15102 W. Lake Goodwin Rd.
Stanwood, WA
(855) 926-8102
Shop Now
Quilter's Coop is located south of Stanwood, WA. We are primarily an online shop, however, we are open the first Friday and Saturday of each month and/or by appointment. We carry an assortment of Moda, Andover, Marcus, Hoffman and Riley Blake fabrics. We assemble great quilt kits, from children selections to king size kits. Come for a visit!
Quilter's Roost
11623 11th Place W.
Everett, WA
(425) 355-8705
Shop Now
Quilter's Roost was the vision of creator, Jodi Grenzner. Those who knew and shopped with her know the care and time she invested in selecting every bolt of fabric and kit. She invested much of who she was in her lovely hand made soaps. We treasure her friendship over the years. We are saddened that Jodi is no longer with us. Chris, her husband, with the help of other quilting friends, will be opening the doors to their shop and home for the shop hop this year. Please visit and enjoy.


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Published on Jul 17, 2015
The Yolo County District Attorney along with Better Business Bureau of N.E. California would like to warn you to "Be Careful Who You Meet Online". Its all too often we see teens and young people shocked at who they are chatting with on the other side of the screen. Please share and show your children.


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At The Cupcake Factory, we have a range of stands available for you to buy in order to display your cakes. These include:
3 tier disposable stand $25 . The 3 tier disposable stand holds about 40 regular cupcakes or 60 - 70 mini cupcakes.
Perspex stands in 3, 4 and 5 tiers starting at $35, $45 and $55. These stands are provided to you flat packed and are easy to put together. This is a guide for how many cakes each of these stands hold. Generally you can also place your cupcakes around the base of the stand to complete the look and decorate your stand with ribbons and lace to create a more elegant and complete finish !
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to order a stand.


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Trax Classics | All Releases
Casablanca Trax Records
Jump to: ACID CLASSICS | MASTER C&J FEATURING LIZ TORRES
Note: Casablanca Media is the Canadian publishing company that picked up, re-issued the Trax Records catalog. Contact them via their website for current information on the state of the catalog. Casablanca Media is not related to Casablanca Records.
Chicago's Trax Records is the godfather of all House Music record labels. It is legendary. Truly. Legendary as Merriam Webster AND as the House of Xtravaganza defines it. Re-issued via twelve volumes, by top Canadian music publishing company, Casablanca Media Acquisitions, the compilations were warmly received by not only DJ/dance publications and websites, but daily newspapers, fashion/style and gay magazines as well. both Trax Magazine (France) and XLR8R (US) ran staggering 5-page color features. Numerous others did fat features including IDJ (UK), Coda (France), Tetu (gay/France) and Next (NYC), The Chicago Daily Herald (Time Out! Section cover story), The Chicago Tribune (Sunday Arts & Entertainment cover story). Reviews were rampant, appearing in a variety of publications, among them Black Beat, Blender, BPM (boxed review), The Fader, iD (UK), Mixmag (UK), The New York Times, Tokion, USA Today (Christmas gift suggestion, Sunday edition [circulation: 6 million]), and Vice.
Penetration was also the creative consultant on the albums, advising on track lists and packaging, designing the "Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Collection" [3xCD, 12-page booklet] and "Trax Records: The Next Generation" [2xCD] sets. Penetration, Inc. also compiled, produced and designed the Master C&J featuring Liz Torres "Can't Get Enough: The Classics & More" compilation, an album that was a very personal labor of love for Penetration, Inc.'s Andy Reynolds.
Press materials on key releases have been preserved on below in hopes that they will prove a worthwhile resource for those wishing to learn more about Trax Records.
Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Collection
Casablanca Trax Records | June 2004
Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Collection is presented here as a two CD mix by 2003 Remixer of the Year Grammy winner Maurice Joshua and internationally renowned Chicago DJ Paul Johnson. The set includes a bonus CD of select remastered Trax classics. Along with label favorites by Fingers, Inc., Frankie Knuckles, Robert Owens, Marshall Jefferson and Adonis a handful of very rare Trax singles are incorporated into the mix. Those who know will appreciate gems like "Bird in a Gilded Cage" by Jungle Wonz, "As Always" by Farley "Jackmaster Funk" presents Ricky Dillard, "I'll Never Let You Go" by William S. and one of the earliest House records ever recorded, "Fantasy" by Z-Factor featuring Screamin' Rachael.
The Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Collection package design is based on the original red paper-white ink Trax vinyl 12" labels. It includes inside liner notes by respected music journalist Brian Chin, never before seen archival photos of House Music's most influential players and a personal message from Trax CEO Larry Sherman and president Screamin' Rachael.
Photo: Screamin' Rachael and the "Fun With Bad Boys" dancers, NYC, 1987. To her left is Crazy Legs Colon of the Rock Steady Crew and in front is Willie Ninja.
Trax Records: Acid Classics
Casablanca Trax Records | July 2004
This is the summer of Acid, or so seems the buzz, if you have an ear to the ground. West coast editor to UK DJs are saying it's so. Or the second summer perhaps, as the first one being about 16 years ago (when the boys in the studio discovered the Roland 303). Out June 29 is "Trax Records: Acid Classics," a compilation of 13 of the labels best acid house tracks from the late 80s. These tracks have been brilliantly remastered. You'll die when you hear how hard the kick, how modern, how absolutely of the moment they sound. Early feedback from some of Europe's top DJs is insanely enthusiastic. If we don't see these tracks on the Ibiza charts, if we don't hear of them flying off the shelves, if fried fashion editors don't scream about hearing them on the next season catwalks, we'll drop a tab — and go to church! Enjoy! (See full Word press release for track list and quotes about "acid.") "Acid house was the beginning of a new revolution in dance music, it has changed my vision of electronic music since the first time I heard it" — Tiësto (DJ/Remixer, rated #1 in Mixmag's DJ Top 100 for 2003, 2004) Photo: Legendary DJ and acid instigator, Ron Hardy with Trax Records' Screamin' Rachael at his club, The Music Box.
Master C&J featuring Liz Torres | Can't Get Enough: The Classics & More
Casablanca Trax Records | November 2005
Master C&J (Carl Bias & Jesse Jones) along with vocalist Liz Torres are counted among the most influential artists to rise out of the mid/late-Eighties Chicago House Music scene. Known for their singularly darkly sensuous and skeletal sound, their tracks captured and defined the late night, underground dancefloor experience: rhythm, sweat, sex. Performances at clubs like The Warehouse, The Paradise Garage, Sound Factory, Ministry of Sound made Liz Torres an under-ground superstar, known for her impassioned singing, feline stage presence and writhing, often raunchy delivery. The tracks on this compilation are THE legendary tracks. "Legendary" as referred to by "the children": the dan-cers, voguers, DJs in the underground house clubs of Chicago, New York, Miami who initially embraced these tracks before they crossed over to discerning, though still relatively underground dancefloors worldwide. Much more in the full press release.
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This recipe is something I found on The Londoner's blog, it's a yummy recipe for Chocofudge Brownies that only contain 100 calories each. When I found the recipe I had to give them a try as I've been dieting for the last 5 weeks and I've been craving something chocolate so I thought these were perfect.
The texture isn't exactly the same as your average brownie but they're very moist and definitely hit the spot with my chocolate craving and for just 100 calories if you're dieting then you really can't go wrong with these.
100 Calorie Chocofudge Brownies
(makes 9 brownies)
180g low fat yogurt
60ml skimmed milk (or almond/soy)
64g cocoa powder
43g wholegrain rolled oats
64g Natvia Sweetener (or any other sweetener that pours like sugar)
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F and grease a small (8in x 8in) baking tray. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth, pour into the tray and pop in the oven for 20 minutes. Leave to cool and slice into 9 brownies. Depending on how gooey you like your brownies you might want to get them out a few minutes early.
I like to use British Lion Eggs when I'm baking as I think they're the best and anything that includes eggs is great in my book as they're so good for you, not a lot of people know about egg nutrition, they're one of the most nutritious foods that money can buy containing high quality protein, vitamins and minerals plus they're just 70 calories per egg. The recipe is super quick and really easy, these brownies will definitely get you through any major chocolate cravings while you're dieting and my kids loved them too.


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Campaign aims to end "Fat Talk" on campus
October 23, 2014
Filed under Uncategorized
Barbie has left her Dreamhouse for the Quad. Fat Talk Free Week is a campaign to promote healthy body image and is on campus from Monday to Friday. On Monday, the campaign set up a booth on the Engineering Quad, then moved to the Main Quad on Tuesday and Wednesday. The campaign will return to the Engin...


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The next best thing to actually having sex is laughing about others' follies in the bedroom. Enjoy these five dirty jokes!
Room Service
A man is in a hotel lobby and wants to ask the clerk a question. As he turns to go to the front desk, he accidentally bumps into a woman beside him and as he does, his elbow nudges her chest.
They are both startled and he says, "Ma'am, if your heart is as soft as your bosom, I know you'll forgive me."
She replies, "If your penis is as hard as your elbow, I'm in room 1221."
Sexy Pickle SlicerBill worked in a pickle factory. He had been employed there for a number of years before he came home one day to confess to his wife that he had a terrible compulsion. He had an urge to stick his penis into the pickle slicer.
His wife suggested that he should see a sex therapist to talk about this strange desire, but Bill indicated that he'd be too embarrassed. He vowed to overcome the compulsion on his own.
One day a few weeks later, Bill came home absolutely ashamed. His wife could see at once that something was seriously wrong.
"What's wrong, Bill?" she asked.
"Do you remember that I told you how I had this tremendous urge to put my penis into the pickle slicer?"
"Oh, Bill, you didn't."
"Yes, I did."
"My God, Bill, what happened?"
"I got fired."
"No, Bill. I mean, what happened with the pickle slicer?"
"Oh...she got fired too."
Who Wears The Pants Now?
The newlyweds are in their honeymoon suite and the groom decides to start asserting himself right away.
He proceeds to take off his trousers and throw them at his bride.
He says, "Put those on."
The bride replies, "I can't wear your trousers."
He replies, "And don't forget that! I will always wear the pants in this relationship!"
The bride takes off her underwear and throws them at him and says, "Try those on!"
He replies,"I can't get into your panties!"
Comes her retort, "And you never bloody will if you don't change your attitude."
Quite A Specimen
There was an elderly man whose efforts to get his young wife pregnant had failed. So, he went to the doctor to have a sperm count done.
The doctor told him to take a specimen cup home, fill it, and bring it back the next day.
The elderly man came back the next day with an empty specimen cup.
The doctor asked, "What was the problem?"
The elderly man replied, "Well, I tried with my right hand...nothing. So, I tried with my left hand..nothing. My wife tried with her right hand...nothing. Her left hand...nothing. Her mouth...nothing. Then my wife's friend tried. Right hand, left hand, mouth....still nothing.
On hearing this the doctor said, "Wait a minute! You mean your wife's friend tried too?"
The elderly man responded, "Yeah, and we still couldn't get the lid off that damn cup!"
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On their first night together, a newlywed couple go to change. The bride comes out of the bathroom, showered and wearing a beautiful robe.
The proud husband says, "My dear, we are married now, you can open your robe."
The beautiful young woman opens her robe, and he is astonished.
"Oh, oh, aaaahhh," he exclaims, "My God you are so beautiful, let me take your picture.
Puzzled she asks, "My picture?"
He answers, "Yes my dear, so I can carry your beauty next to my heart forever".
She smiles and he takes her picture, and then he heads into the bathroom to shower.
He comes out wearing his robe and the new wife asks, "Why do you wear a robe? We are married now." At that, the man opens his robe and she exclaims, "oh, OH, OH MY, let me get a picture."
He beams and asks why.
She answers, "So I can get it enlarged!"


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EA in the News
Melissa Smith
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
225 Schilling Circle, Suite 400
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC Recognized for Industry Leadership
Hunt Valley, Maryland (24 March 2017)—EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, announced today that it was recognized with a 2016 Business Achievement Award in the category of Industry Leadership by the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ). The honor was presented to EAs leadership team during an awards banquet held on 22 March 2017 in San Diego, California as part of EBJs Environmental Industry Summit XV, hosted by Environmental Business International.
EA was recognized for publishing its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report/Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) Statement in 2016. The report reflects EAs continued success in achieving fiscal goals, while remaining mindful of its broader impact on society and the environment. Accomplishments of EAs CSR program, as detailed in the report, include the appointment of EAs first Director of CSR and first Small Business Liaison Officer; establishment of a PBC Committee; continued commitment to public disclosure of CSR efforts based on Global Reporting Initiative guidelines; formalization of a strategic partnership with Water For People; development of a new Supplier Portal to enhance opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, as well as to include sustainability considerations in EAs supply chain; and introduction of a Paid Volunteer Time program for all employees.
Reflecting on the award, Ian MacFarlane, EAs President and Chief Executive Officer stated, Were honored to be recognized by EBJ amongst our industry peers for the efforts our employees have put forth under EAs PBC framework and CSR program. As an employee-owned PBC focused exclusively in the environmental space, public disclosure of our CSR efforts affirms our commitment as a good corporate citizen, drives innovation, reinforces the value of continuous improvement, and enhances our position as a trusted advisor to our clients.
About EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
EA is a 100% ESOP-owned public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, EA employs more than 450 professionals through a network of 25 commercial offices across the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. In business for more than 43 years, EA has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, responsive service, and judicious use of client resources. For more information about EA, visit www.eaest.com.
About Environmental Business International, Inc.
Founded in 1988, EBI (San Diego, California) is a research, publishing, and consulting company that specializes in defining emerging markets and generating strategic market intelligence for companies, investors, and policymakers working in the environmental industry. EBI publishes Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ), the leading provider of strategic information for the environmental industry, and Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ), which provides market intelligence on climate change. EBI also performs contract research for the government and private sectors and hosts the Environmental Industry Summit, an annual 3-day event for executives in the environmental industry. For more information on EBI, the Environmental Industry Summit, and the EBJ and CCBJ Business Achievement Awards, visit www.environmentalbusiness.org.


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The highlight of 3 Valleys Gospel Choir's autumn season - and the singers' last performance for this year - will be at St Mary's Church in Todmorden on Friday, December 19.
The church was the scene of the choir's first performance, back in 2008.
The concert, "A Century of Carols and Candlelight" (1914-2014) will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and will feature carols and Christmas music with mince pies and mulled wine or soft drinks being served.
Tickets (including refreshments) are adults (£5) and children (£3) and are available from St Mary's Church, Physio and Therapies on Halifax Road, and Todmorden Information Centre.
For further information contact website: http://www.3valleysgospelchoir.org.uk/ or phone 01422 843856. It completes a busy few weeks of festive singing by the choir at venues, which have included the White Lion, Heptonstall, the White Swan in Hebden Bridge, Gordon Rigg's Garden Centre at Walsden and, tonight, December 11, when they will sing at a number of pubs around the town.
l The popular Big Sing event to raise money for Christian Aid returns for 2014.
This year it will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, December 17, in Hebden Bridge Methodist Church Hall, Market Street, Hebden Bridge.
Richard Pierson for the organisers said: "Music will be provided by local musicians and members of Hebden Bridge Junior Band and you are invited to sing along to your favourite Christmas songs and carols and enjoy festive nibbles."
Entry is free and donations to support Christian Aid's development work are invited.


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Montreal mobster Vito Rizzuto has died. He suffered heart failure yesterday at the age of 67.
Rizzuto was the head of Canada's biggest crime syndicate.
Update December 30th:
Rizzuto was suffering from lung cancer and had begun chemotherapy, but with Christmas approaching, the Mafia don ceased his treatment and had planned to resume treatments in January.
Rizzuto's wife found him lying on the floor in their home in Laval, just north of Montreal. The street Antoine Berthelet Avenue is also famous for Vito's father being killed there, shot through the kitchen window of his home. Upon discovery Vito Rizzuto was immediately rushed to hospital and his condition had deteriorated by Sunday evening.
Rizzuto's health problems weren't new and were publicly known. He had mentioned them in 2006, when he was extradited to New York to stand trial for his involvement in the 1981 murders of three New York mobsters. At the time the Montreal Mafioso spoke of "a spot on a lung", but the health problem was deemed minor and not a reason to delay his extradition.
While he was in prison Vito's father and son were both murdered - and afterwards a series of revenge killings took place as the Rizzuto family tried to determine who their enemies were and who needed to be killed to secure the family's safety.
But now with the death of the Montreal godfather and crime leader you might wonder who will step up to fill the power vacuum?
Rocco Sollecito, one of Rizzuto's most faithful disciples, is now believed to be his replacement. But only time will tell. Transitions from one mafia leader to another are seldom smooth.
Expect more killings in the future as the Montreal mafia has a power struggle to determine who will be the new leader.


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AfriGeneas Free Persons of Color Forum
Re: Walden/Goins Families in North Carolina
In Response To: Walden/Goins Families in North Carolina ()
I am a descendent of the Waldens/Glovers/Prices in Chatham County. Thomas Glover (believed to be a white man) and Martha Walden were "possibly" common law partners. He left all of his possessions to his children, one being Elizabeth Walden my g-g-g grandmother. I would love to share information.
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Having a home in Lake Como area is one of the few cherished dreams of people planning their retirement. Nature's beauty, perfect climate, quaint environment and many more attractions have made people around the world fall in love with Lake Como. However, every brick and mortar structure doesn't make the perfect home. One has to consider some points to make sure that the property purchase is not repented later on. So, here are tips worth considering.
If one is planning to buy retirement home or investing in new property, taking into consideration the sunlight factor is very crucial. Being surrounded by the mountains sounds great but these gargantuan land masses can cut off sunlight for a building built without any consideration to it. Before making the purchase, one needs to make sure that the house receives sunlight for most part of the day. Inappropriately located houses surrounded by mountains are entirely deprived of sunlight in winters. So, make sure you don't end up longing for sunlight.
People choose Lake Como over other places because it promises peace from the chaos of mega cities and fast paced life. There are no honking vehicles, traffic noise or any other kind of disturbance in most parts of the Lake Como surroundings. However, there are areas marked by routes traded by supply wagons heading for nearby villages. So, it is better to remove such tracts from your search for Lake Como holiday homes area to make sure you own a place that offers what you came looking for.
What if you spend millions on purchasing a waterfront villa to explore your artistic side in complete solace but on moving in, found about your noisy neighbor? If you come looking for solace, make sure you get it by studying the surroundings. If near about complete absence of human existence interests you, opting for a property in mountains can be of great benefit. Properties for sale lake Como has lot to offer in the form of mansions, apartments, cottages and historic villas.
You may choose to live in complete isolation but still there are needs that ask for connect with human civilization. To tread the distance, one needs to have vehicles and such machines ask for space too. So, garage is something that could be ignored or sidelined. There are houses that don't boast of a proper garage where multiple cars could be parked. Considering garage is something that could easily escape your mind, make sure that you confirm about the availability of the same.
Who doesn't love a clean pool and taking a dip once in a while? Just like Lake Como Tours, real estate properties too offer scope of private pools. However, do take into consideration that it also attracts a council tax in some areas. So, make a choice only after considering all the odds.
Besides above, also consider going through online property listings of Lake Como area.
So, these are tips that can help you in finding the perfect Lake Como home.


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Not only is Ike & Donkey Beach Bar a relaxed place to grab a cold drink and a meal, but it is fun as well. Local bands often find excuse to play here, putting on free concerts for diners.
This bar and grill is located on the same premises as Bohio Dive Resort, and is a mile and a half (two and a half kilometers) to the north of the center of Cockburn Town.
Read more details here.
At the Bohio Dive Resort on Grand Turk, guests can take a break from their underwater explorations to dine at Guanahani Restaurant and Bar. Serving a mixture of both International and local fare, this spot can't be beat when it comes to choices.
Visitors choosing to stay at Bohio Dive Resort can enjoy this restaurant anytime, as it is located right on the premises.
Find more information here.
Situated near the heart of Grand Turk, this café is approximately a mile and a half (approximately two and a half kilometers) north-northeast of the center of Cockburn Town.
Head about a mile (approximately a kilometer and a half) north from the center of Cockburn Town to get to this bar and grill, which is located on Front Street.
Although it is pretty commonplace for tourists to dine at their resorts in Cockburn Town, there are a few independent operators that should be taken note of as well. Many are located near the cruise port terminal for easy access, while the more laid back beach bars and grills are set along the beaches. Diners will have a few chances to enjoy trying local dishes and flavors throughout their time in Cockburn… more…
For an interactive map of this area click here. Alternatively, read further details concerning restaurants in Cockburn Town on this page.
Jack's Shack is a lively beach hut on Grand Turk where locals meet to enjoy a drink and some grilled food. Tourists who happen upon the shack enjoy the authentic island experience, friendly environment, and strong drinks.
Go a mile and a half (three kilometers) to the south from the center of Cockburn Town to find this bar and grill, which is situated on the coast.
Find further information here.
A casual menu matched the all around vibe of this cruise port adjacent restaurant, where sitting back and enjoying the view is just as important as the quality of the food.
Found on the premises of White Sands Beach Resort, this bar and grill is a quarter mile (a half kilometer) from Jack's Shack.
Additional info available here.
This restaurant is a few hundred yards (a quarter kilometer) from Capt Hook's Grill, and is at Grand Turk Cruise Center.
Froots is a restaurant for diners who want a quick meal, but don't want all the fat and calories that typically accompany a fast food meal. Dine in or take out, just don't pack on the pounds at Froots.
Tasty Delights is a short distance to the west of this café.
Find additional info here.
This map indicates the location of 12 restaurants on Grand Turk.
Click on each part of the map in order to get more details concerning the places shown on the map, or to zoom in for a better look at that area. A second option is to use the following table to interact with the map. To do so, just click on the colored pin in the first column, or click on the location summary shown in the last column.
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|Name (Click to Read Article)
|Area/Vicinity (Click to Show on Map)
|A&E Food Snacks
|Central Grand Turk
|Barefoot Cabana
|0.9 mi. North of Central Cockburn Town
|Birdcage Restaurant
|Cockburn Town, Central Grand Turk
|Capt Hook's Grill
|1.9 mi. South of Central Cockburn Town
|Cool Beans Cafe
|Central Grand Turk
|2.1 mi. South of Central Cockburn Town
|Guanahani Restaurant and Bar
|1.7 mi. North of Central Cockburn Town
|Ike & Donkey Beach Bar
|1.7 mi. North of Central Cockburn Town
|Jack's Shack
|1.7 mi. South of Central Cockburn Town
|Secret Garden Restaurant
|Cockburn Town, Central Grand Turk
|Tasty Delights
|2.1 mi. South of Central Cockburn Town
|The Sand Bar
|Cockburn Town, Central Grand Turk
Help us improve! We welcome your corrections and suggestions.


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Virginia excise tax collections and rates for transient occupancy, meals and admissions are reported by fiscal year by the Auditor of Public Accounts and the UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Transient Occupancy Excise Tax Collected, Meals Excise Tax Collected, and Admissions Excise Tax Collected represent the local excise tax collections for transient occupancy, meals and admissions, respectively, if applicable in the locality. Incorporated towns within a county may also impose a separate excise tax. Transient Occupancy Excise Tax Rate, Meals Excise Tax Rate, and Admissions Tax Rate show the local excise tax rates (if applicable) for transient occupancy, meals, and admissions as of the most recent fiscal year. These rates are typically for July-to-June fiscal years, not calendar years. The tax rates shown are only for the county or city listed. Incorporated towns may impose a separate tax rate.
Explanation of Excise Taxes – (word doc)
2018 Virginia Excise Tax Rates Table – (excel)


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With starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers being held out of the preseason finale as a coach's decision, backup Matt Flynn had himself a pretty good performance as the Packers lost the Kansas City Chiefs 17-13 in the preseason finale.
In basically only three quarters of play, Flynn completed 23 out of 37 passes for 307 yards. He didn't have any touchdowns, but he also didn't throw any interceptions.
It wasn't a great showing by any means. After all, the Packers only scored 13 points the whole game and only converted 4 of 19 combined third and fourth downs, but Flynn started to ease concerns that he could adequately fill in for Rodgers if necessary over a short amount of time.
Considering Flynn only played a series or two with other players considered starters, it would be hard to blame anyone for wondering what the backup quarterback could do if he was surrounded by the "ones." At several times throughout the course of the game, Flynn was plagued by dropped passes and hit or miss protection.
Rodgers was one of three healthy scratches for the Packers in the fourth preseason game joining cornerback Charles Woodson and running back Ryan Grant. The Packers also kept several other players out of the game that have been dealing with injuries.
According to reports from other NFL games, holding starters out of the game was a common theme on this Thursday. The final preseason game has always been notorious for starters playing sparingly, but it seems to have gone a step further in 2010. Certainly this will be presented as evidence for the need of an "enhanced season" that would see the exhibition season trimmed to two games while the regular season is extended to 18.
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With a sleek and minimalistic design, the Delta Mandolin Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet in Chrome is the perfect complement to your modern kitchen. It evokes the awe and wonder of waterfalls, and will serve as a conversation starter among guests. Its design is backed by a lifetime limited manufacturer warranty.
- Single-lever handle for easy control of the water temperature and flow
- ADA-compliant
- High arc spout that easily accommodates large pots and pans
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Broomball (also known as broom hockey) is one of the most popular group activities here at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center. Many Organizations have taken the opportunity to rent our ice surface for this type of event. A group of individuals, a broom for each, a ball and nets are all that is needed. This fun and exciting game is much like hockey but no skates and no knowledge of skating or stick-handling is needed!
Broomball is played indoors on an ice hockey rink or outdoors on frozen ponds or lakes with rules very similar to Ice Hockey. Players wear tennis shoes, use a ball which is sized somewhere between a soccer ball and slow pitch softball, and use specially designed manufactured brooms which are made of wood or aluminum. The goal, like hockey, is to put the ball in the opposing net.


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Do Christians believe that they can say a prayer for salvation and then sin like hell?
By Eric Johnson
A false stereotype some people outside Christianity may have about Evangelical Christianity is that good works are not important to their faith. Hence, it is assumed that a person merely needs to walk down a church aisle, say a little prayer, and presto, salvation is secure. Now the person can live like hell. After all, if salvation is free, it sounds like good works shouldn't even be necessary. Please toss this mistaken idea out the door. I have never heard such a message preached at any church I've visited. This is not part of true Christian theology or orthopraxy. Yes, "salvation" comes by grace through faith, not by works. (See Eph. 2:8-9.) This is what is known as justification, which is being presented to God as if sin was never an issue. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, a person becomes a new creation in Christ where old things pass away and all things become new. The believer is given a new nature and becomes "born again," something not caused by a person' good works. Yet Ephesians 2:10 says that the believer is "God's workmanship," created by Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared from the very foundation of the world. And James 2:14-26 says that faith without works is dead. This is called sanctification. As Philippians 2:12 says, Christians are to work "out" (not work "for") their salvation with fear and trembling. Good works are the fruit of a true salvation; while they are not what a person does to cause justification, it certainly defines sanctification and proves the new spiritual birth to be genuine.


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European Focus: Re-energizing AML to Tackle Emerging Threats
- When: September 25, 2015
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM BST
- Level: All
Cybercriminals are growing bolder. Terrorist attacks are getting more deadly. And penalties for non-compliance are getting larger. This all means that, for European institutions, compliance functions must become bigger, better and more effective. Our expert panel outlines the growing obligations for European financial professionals and outlines best practices for AML professionals who are the front-line foot soldiers in the fight against these threats.


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Inspirock Announces Trip-Planning Technology Licensing for Destination Marketing Organizations
Inspirock, a provider of online trip-planning solutions, today announced it has begun licensing its award-winning trip-planning technology to destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The tool, which allows travelers to build custom itineraries featuring a destination's attractions and activities, received the prestigious Brand USA Marketing Innovation Award at The Phocuswright Conference on Nov. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles. The annual conference brings together the most influential travel industry leaders from around the world.
Inspirock.com enables users to access a database of nearly one-half million attractions and activities worldwide and then create custom day-by-day sightseeing itineraries. The tool recommends what to do at a destination based on user preferences. An easy-to-personalize schedule takes into account factors such as when attractions are open and how much time each activity will take. The trip-planning functionality can easily be incorporated into any destination website.
Inspirock was one of four winners recognized for demonstrating groundbreaking applications and solutions supporting the travel industry. In addition to the Brand USA-sponsored award for travel marketing innovation presented to Inspirock, the three other awards presented at The Phocuswright Conference were in the categories of Startup and Emerging, plus a General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation.
"Inspirock's solution is particularly helpful for travelers who want to explore faraway destinations," says Carroll Rheem, Brand USA's vice president of research and analytics, who presented the award to Inspirock at The Phocuswright Conference. "It allows travelers to discover and use destination content in a way that makes trip planning easy. The panel, which selected Inspirock from a highly competitive list of 24 travel companies, expects its innovation to help destination marketers reach travelers worldwide."
"We are honored to be selected as the most innovative destination marketing solution by a premier DMO like Brand USA," says Prakash Sikchi, Inspirock co-founder. "We look forward to using our innovation to help DMOs promote travel to their destinations, which is one of the best ways to support local economies."
Inspirock will offer a range of licensing packages to DMOs.


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Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts. Deodorants do not.
And, by shopping for this product, you've probably already seen that the majority of these products sold today have both attributes in their formulas.
Antiperspirants containing aluminum, work to completely stop perspiration from occurring. Deodorants do not contain aluminum. Deodorants allow perspiration. They work to kill the bacteria that causes odor when we perspire. From a purely natural standpoint, it makes more sense for us to use deodorants, as it is clearly a more natural process to allow our bodies to sweat.
Of course none of us wants to emit an unpleasant, offensive odor, but aluminum-free underarm deodorants do work to keep us feeling clean and fresh. Most commercial brands of deodorant contain a variety of harsh chemicals that are detrimental to our health. Only one of them is aluminum, which can be toxic and is potentially quite dangerous to our health.
We set out to make a natural, aluminum-free deodorant that actually works. And Ohmygaia does.
Our product base uses only natural, organic ingredients. We've added essential oils and/or fragrance oils so you can find the perfect scent that's right for you.


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Ragan's PR Daily posted The 36 Rules of Social Media, an infographic created by Fast Company.
Do you follow these? Are there any you disagree with?
I like to keep #12 and #33 in mind: #12 because accepting failure comes with the territory when you're working with an ever-changing and context-based medium – try predicting everything when building a new brand's social media strategy. It's pretty difficult/impossible. #33 I enjoy as a mantra for marketing and business in general. It's important to remember that your brand (if it's a successful one) represents not only your product or service, but the people who use it. Your fans should interact with, and ultimately have a hand in generating content for your brand. Think of it as a 21st century take on "the customer is always right."


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Fight! Kabali vs Sultan Who Will Win Box Office Collection in July :- Well, The Rajnikant Starrer "Kabail" and Salman Bhai starrer "Sultan" both movies going to give each other stick competition this Month and that's really going to be so cool. People have good buzz for the movie and I am sure that the both of these movies going to make good earnings for the makers.
If I talk about Sultan, Movie is good like you all know trailer and songs are looking promising and surely movie going to be the perfect Hit in box office. Movie is releasing in very perfect time and surely this movie going to take full advantage of Eid.
July Month Battle 'Kabali' Vs 'Sultan' Wins at the Box Office
On the other hand "Kabali" is looking quite good. People loved the trailer and I am sure that they going to love the movie too and that's impressive. I am sure that the movie going to takeover whole South India and that's amazing.
Box office collection
Kabali- movie is good and looking impressive and people surely going to love this movie. Also I am sure that the movie going to collect more than expectations from the box office. Kabali going to earn more money for makers from South India and overseas. But I am not sure that the movie going to affect "Sultan".
Sultan- like you all knows people have good craze for the movie in whole North India. And I am sure that movie going to collect more than budget so easily in very first week of release and that's quite good. Also I am sure that the movie going to make good earnings in domestic box office. I am not sure that the movie going to be the good deal in overseas.
Who will win?-
Well, the question is poping up in mind that's who will win. But as my expectations I am sure that both of the movies going to make profit for the makers. Here we can't predict any earning reports now but sources saying that the "Kabali" Movie going to make more earnings than "Sultan".


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I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Santa was very good to our house this year. I have a son who also turned 3 on Christmas, so our house is definitely on present overload! I didn't ask for much this year but, of course, had to put a list together of things I'd like Santa to put under the tree next to my son & husbands' presents. Most of what I asked for was kitchen tools. What else would I ask for… right? I was lucky enough to get most everything that was on my list and can't wait to test them all out but the first to get 'played' with was a waffle iron. Now, I know you are thinking, a waffle iron? Yes, I am married. Yes, most people dread the waffle iron wedding present. I, however, have been jealously longing for all those waffle irons idly sitting in the other wives' pantries or attics collecting dust. I've actually been bookmarking waffle recipes on my computer for years waiting for the day when I could try some of them out.
I recently downloaded Google chrome. What does this have to do with the waffle maker you ask? I LOVE the bookmark manager for Google chrome! I have enough recipe bookmarks to last me until my son moves out and then some, but with a few simple clicks I quickly searched the bookmarks and narrowed down the recipes for brunch this morning. And the winner was….. Sweet Potato waffles. I'm so glad I had bookmarked this one because it was a big hit in my house. My husband felt it was a little 'rich' with both the topping and a touch of maple syrup but I thought it was sublime. Hope you all enjoy!
Sweet Potato Waffles with Crunchy Nut Topping from http://www.tasteofhome.com
- 2 C. biscuit/baking mix
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1-1/3 C. 2% milk
- 1 C. mashed sweet potato (it calls for canned but I used some I had frozen a couple weeks ago and just defrosted them in the microwave)
- 2 Tbsp. oil (I used vegetable)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Topping (recipe follows)
- Maple Syrup
In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, brown sugar and spices. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, sweet potatoes, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden.
Meanwhile, make topping.
Crunchy Nut Topping:
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 C. chopped pecans
- 1/2 C. chopped walnuts (I used all, 1 C., pecans)
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Dash Salt
- Dash ground nutmeg
In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add nuts and stir for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the topping ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved. Keep warm until waffles are ready. Serve with waffles and maple syrup.
Yield: 12 waffles
This post is linked up to Make Ahead Meals – Melt In Your Mouth Monday Blog Hop #46


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Because I've been trying to diet (yes, totoo na!) I tried out tofu burgers because I've been craving for the real thing in a major way! But because I am determined to lose weight, I compromised.
I must say, these burgers taste better than they look, and seem for that matter.
Before making this, I Googled various recipes for it but I ended up just making one up along the way :-) This is my recipe. However, since it was an experiment, I didn't really measure stuff.
1/2 a block of tofu (the firm type. if you're using the small squares, two of those would suffice, I suppose :-)
a handful of oyster mushrooms, diced
1 slice of bread, chopped into small pieces
1 egg
5 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1. Crumble the tofu in a large bowl.
2. Add in your garlic, mushrooms, and bread.
3. Mix well. Add in the egg until incorporated well. Season as you desire.
4. The mixture appears a little wet, but it holds when shaped into a patty (not as nicely as a meat patty though)
5. Fry in olive oil (regular oil will suffice).
That's it :-) Even Bubba enjoyed sharing my burger. When I share regular fried tofu with him he spits it out, but this he liked.
Some other recipes called for breadcrumbs instead of the bread that I used, and some added onions to it, but since I've been too lazy to go to the grocery, I ran out of onions!
An alternative I plan to try in the future is making it a Turkey Tofu Burger. Yum!
Friday, August 6, 2010
2 comments:
- b(" ,)d said...
looks yummy! :) will try this out ria. thanks for the recipe! :)
- August 6, 2010 at 10:24 PM
- MeRy said...
Shld try out ur recipe...healthy meal..
- November 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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4th November 1918
4th November 1918
2018 Event
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Soldiers A-Z
Mud Blood & Bayonet
WW1 Centenary Memorial and Celebration
4th November 2018
The Liberation of Locquignol and Mormal Forest
(Draft programme – subject to change)
Saturday 3rd November
Lay individual wreathes at the graves of those who died on 4th and 5th November 1918:
Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension:
Private Albert Thomas Churches – 42946
Private Alfred Cooksley – 43024
Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-Au-Bois:
Lance Sergeant Seth Loveridge Durbin – 20195
Private Lewis Hunt – 19834
Forest Communal Cemetery:
Private Harold Aubrey Packer – 30857
Private James McDermott – 41092
Caudry British Cemetery:
Private William Alfred Pook – 43047
Private Herbert Dart – 15888
Private Allen John Green – 42915
Private C. Pearman – 41268
Englefontaine British Cemetery:
Private Leonard Lakeland – 201860 (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)
Team dinner and presentation on the battle, at accommodation
Sunday 4th November
Assemble at Locquignol Church [Site of German machine gun location]
Met by Pipe Band
Mass and Memorial Service in Locquignol Church
Mayor of Locquignol to unveil memorial plaque at Cemetery
Lay wreathes on the graves of the four British soldiers in Locquignol Cemetery
Memorial brunch in Locquignol
Travel to Notre Dame des Flaquettes (Mormal Forrest):
Lay a wreath for the 6th Dorsetshire Regiment soldiers who died that day
Lay wreaths for other Regiment's soldiers who died that day.
(Some visitors may detour to Englefontaine)
For those interested: Walk along Rue de Flaquette in to the Mormal Forest [where the Dorsetshire's were located after dark on 4th November 1918 - it is a track but in fair condition]
Pass the Institut Forrestier where the 7th West Yorkshire Regiment met stiff resistance.
Return to accommodation for a memorial dinner.
Monday 5th November
[On return journey]
Lay individual wreathes at the Memorial (they have no known grave) of those who died on 4th and 5th November 1918:
Vis-en-Artois Memorial:
Private Henry Ernest Bateman – 20703
Private Leonard Dawson – 41330
Sergeant Harold Frederick Verrall – 40595
Arrangements for the Visit
We will be arranging for a coach to take the commemoration party to France on Friday 2nd November 2018. We will return to the UK on Monday 5th November.
We will be arranging accommodation for the entire party to cover the duration of the visit.
The cost of Transportation and Accommodation will depend on the final numbers travelling with us and will be communicated to all interested parties once bookings have been made.
Individual Parties
Anyone is welcome to travel to the event under their own steam and make their own accommodation arrangements if this is prefered. Please consider coordinating with us so that you can be involved in the events we will be running throughout the weekend.
Contact Us and Get Involved
If you wish to join us and take part in the commemorations please dont hesitate to get in touch with us