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We have worked with quiet determination to show and inspire at a local level - with muddy hands and boots and rain-soaked hats - how a vibrant woodland culture can give even more than beautiful places, beautiful trees. It can also contribute towards a healthier planet, happier people.Can you help our work to flourish?Welcome to New Caledonian Woodlands. We set up our charity in Edinburgh back in 2006 because we wanted to enable richer connections between local people and Scotland's native woodlands. We wanted these connections to be strong, dynamic and to help achieve two things – improved mental well-being and increased environmental sustainability in our communities. Already we have achieved a lot, we have done this by taking a deep breath and being brave. Rolling up our sleeves and working hard….trying, learning, sharing, refining - just doing. Fruitful WoodsA key project for us is Fruitful Woods, which provides 35 employability placements per annum for adults who are recovering from a period of mental ill-health and for whom a goal is returning to employment. Fruitful Woods placements last for up to 12 months, run for 1 to 3 days per week and provide real life, industry relevant, practical skills development and training. Participants are engaged in the management of local woodlands and orchards. From this work come apples for making jam, chutney and juice; timber from sustainable thinning activities for making wood-fuel, wooden spoons and spurtles carved by hand and rustically upcycled furniture. Fruitful Woods works. Mental and physical health improves and participants go on to do really positive stuff - 89% of participants leave Fruitful Woods to take up employment or mainstream volunteering, 37% to take up paid employment. Our impactWhat we do is simple, humble even ordinary; we do it quietly, with dignity and with a fair bit of laughter. The difference we make though is large – rippling out from days spent working in woods and orchards and at our outdoor green hub workshop in Edinburgh. Through our work, we create positive benefit for people and planet – bringing calmness and purpose to frenetic lives, restoring and enhancing biodiverse habitats and sharing ways we can all live greener lives.How you can helpOur work is harder than it needs to be because we often don't have the resources we need. That puts New Caledonian Woodlands and its hard-working and committed staff and volunteers under ongoing stress. It makes our achievements harder and more time consuming to accomplish. With your help, we can reduce this organisational stress and that will allow us to:1. Increase our produce sales by £34,963 over 3 years and so become less dependent on grant funding;2. provide 5 more employability placements per annum;3. work with participants in a way that enables them to more fully achieve their goals, resulting in an increase in the proportion of participants that return to employment at the end of their placement.To achieve this, Fruitful Woods needs 3 things – 1. Heat and light for our urban yurtOur woodcraft is hand-crafted outdoors and in all weather. Mostly outside is a pretty nice place to be, but in the dark mid-winter, it can get pretty cold and so our production tails off or stops altogether because of chilled bones and numbed fingers. We need a wood-burner and solar lighting for our urban yurt so that it can become a warm and productive space all year round for our woodcraft work.2. Our own juicing kitchenTo make our juice, jam and chutney, we currently have to hire expensive catering facility sessions and that means we have to carry literally tonnes of apples, bottles and juicing equipment back and forth each day in our minibus. The facilities we hire don't fully meet our needs in terms of design and layout and are not available at the times and for the length of time that we need them to be. We need a fit-for-purpose juicing kitchen of our own so we can increase production and reduce stress! 3. More time!We need to be able to put up project officer's hours up from 21 hours to 28 hours per week so that she has enough time to support our participants and improve our 'making systems'. The more money we are able to raise, the more we are able to increase her hours!
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This campaign will keep all funds raised once it has reached its Tipping Point.
Funding duration: November 24 2016 - December 31 2016 (23:59 GMT)
Heartfelt thanks via e-mail and receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
A Fruitful Woods designed thank-you card and receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Set of 3 plant markers. Made by hand using hardwood from our woodlands, a great way to mark your garden crops after seeding.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Rustic coat hook – single hook. Our rustic coat-hooks are made with local elm and hardwood hooks from our woodlands – you can choose from a few different styles.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Set of 12 Pine cone fire-lighters. Made with pine cones collected from our woodlands and scented wax to a colour of your choice – these are a much greener and more attractive way to start your wood-burner or open fire than standard firelighters.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Rustic coat-hook – 3 or 5 hooks.Our rustic coat-hooks are made with local elm and hardwood hooks from our woodlands – you can choose from a few different styles.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
A rustic chalkboard. A beautifully unique chalkboard using chalk paint and recycled natural elements gathered by the Fruitful Woods participants from our woodlands. We can chat with you about different colours and styles to the one pictured. Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Wooden butter knife, spoon and spurtle set. Made by hand using green timber from our woodlands, these items are crafted by hand. Discuss with us what kind of Scottish hardwood you would like us to use for your set.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on.
Cheese board, butter knife, spoon and spurtle set. Our cheese boards are made from local elm, while our knives, spoons and spurtles are made using green timber from our woodlands. Discuss with us which designs you would like us to handcraft for your set.Receipt of our e-newsletter so you can keep up with how we are getting on
What is the social/environmental problem/issue that this project will address?
Mental health
Mental health has gradually become less hidden and stigmatised, but there is still a great deal of difference between rhetoric and reality. People experiencing mental ill-health continue to be poorly understood and discriminated against within society, while the kinds of services that current research suggests there is a need for are thin on the ground. As illustration of this, our projects regularly have a waiting list, meaning that we can't offer places to everyone referred who would benefit.
Participants accessing our projects are adults experiencing mental health issues, including individuals with psychotic disorders. This group of people are by definition disadvantaged & their ill-health tends to cause them to sink through the socio-economic strata of society over time, becoming socially isolated and marginalised and being more likely to experience poverty. These processes lead to massive losses in confidence, big gaps in job histories & consequent difficulty in accessing employment. Our project work focuses on tackling these trends using a person-centred approach.
Environmental sustainability
Scotland is one of the most deforested parts of Europe (20% forest cover versus an average across Europe of over 40%). Only ¼ of our forest is native species woodland, the remaining ¾ is non-native plantation. Early and intensive industrialisation and other historical features of land-ownership mean that Scots have a weaker relationship with their natural landscape than is evident in a number of neighbouring European nations. This disconnection leads to a lack of collective stewardship. It also leads to a lack of opportunity for local people and communities to engage with and benefit from their local environment.
At a global level, we are seeing rising global greenhouse gas emissions that the world has thus far failed to act to curb in an adequate way. The latest evidence from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates that climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the world. Climate change will have far reaching effects on Scotland's economy, its people and its environment. The world-leading Climate Change (Scotland) Act requirements to reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 will only be achieved if we all make changes to our patterns of behaviour.
Can you give us some statistics on this problem?
Statistics compiled by the Mental Health Foundation indicate that in the UK, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year, with mixed anxiety and depression the most common mental disorder. Self-harm statistics for the UK show one of the highest rates in Europe, while annual prescription rates of antidepressant in the UK rose above 50 million in 2013 and continue to rise.
There is a growing body of evidence that shows activities like gardening, green gyms and environmental conservation can help lift mood, raise self-esteem and reduce stress for people with mental health problems. Research demonstrates that supervised programmes of exercise can be equally effective as antidepressants (MIND, Ecotherapy: The green agenda for mental health) in treating mild to moderate depression.
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have significantly increased since 1900. Since 1970, CO2 emissions have increased by about 90%, with emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes contributing about 78% of the total greenhouse gas emissions increase from 1970 to 2011. Agriculture, deforestation, and other land-use changes have been the second-largest contributors. While growth in global carbon emissions has shown signs of slowing since 2012, total global carbon emissions continue to rise. Enough is not being done.
What is your solution?
What we do is all about potential. Enabling people who have experienced mental ill-health to develop and grow – highlighting their potential to everyone, especially to themselves. Showcasing Scotland's woodlands and orchards and their potential to help us all live more environmentally sustainable lives.
How will you deliver this?
Since 2008, we have set up three core 'people projects' - Good Wood, Fruitful Woods & the Fruitful Woods Collective - that together provide 75 placements per annum. Together, these projects offer a 3-tier pathway which provides linked & graded stepping stones enabling people who have experienced a period of mental ill-health or with enduring mental health issues, to work towards reduced social isolation, a more active role in society and employment.
1. Good Wood (from 2008). Woodland-based placements ½ day per week for up to 30 weeks. Very supported, gentle, focus on engaging, broadening out horizons & confidence building.
2. Fruitful Woods (from 2014). Emphasis on working towards employment, the setting is nurturing & supportive, but also deliberately challenging. Placements are 1–3 days per week for up to 12 months.
3. The Fruitful Woods Collective (being piloted from 2016). Fruitful Woods alumni make & sell their own produce as a form of self-employment. Decision-making is in their hands, support is given to negotiate psycho-social & business hurdles.
New Caledonia Woodlands is a unique and high impact socially and environmentally driven venture that we have been incredibly impressed with over the years. Some additional investment to help this organisation maximise its long term potential is very much deserved. Well done to Andy and the team on achievements to date and best of luck for the next 10 years!
This organisation creates positive outcomes in two very important fields,the environment and mental health in a low key but extremely effective and caring way.. My donation will be a festive gift for several people who don't need another scarf ,and also a gift for people who need our help .M R
I think this is a great project, happy to support this, am really inspired by your work!
Feel very lucky to have a chance to support this project. love every bit of it, from the conservation to the social and human side. There's a lot of wonder that comes out of that windfall!
Brilliant project and cause to support- well done!!
Lang may yer lum reek (carbon neutrally) New Caledonian Woodlands - To the next 10 years!

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Missing e-waste is cause for concern in UAE
Huge quantities of electronic waste leave on ships from Sharjah without any documentation or accountability
Electronic waste that is imported into the United Arab Emirates with proper documentation becomes untraceable once it leaves the country, according to the Middle East's only government-endorsed e-scrap recycling and management firm EnviroServe.
EnviroServe warns that hundreds of tons of electronic waste across the Middle East end up in landfills every year, but that estimation is generous compared to the recent United Nations Environment Programme report that revealed Morocco alone throws away 13,500 metric tons of PC and 15,100 metric tons of TV e-waste annually.
Here in the United Arab Emirates there are several recycling campaigns to deal with old cellphones and computers, but Zornitza Hadjitodorova, division manager at EnviroServe, believes that more needs to be done in terms of specific e-waste laws and greater accountability.
"E-waste keeps entering the country, whereby proper (import) codes are introduced - however, when e-waste leaves the country, there are no more codes so it becomes increasingly hard to trace where e-waste eventually lands. There are huge quantities leaving on ships from Sharjah and we do not have any data on those shipments," she says, adding that there are several scrap dealers in the country are free to do what they wish with the e-waste they collect, including just dumping it in landfills instead of seeing if any of the material can be reused or recycled.
"In the region, e-waste is a new topic. Hence, there is no legislation, regulations or general municipal rules on specifically e-waste. Legislation makes it compulsory for OEMs to collect end-of-life equipment, which is not the case here. There are hundreds of tons of e-waste ending up in landfills, which is a waste of space and money, not to mention the severe environmental damage," Hadjitodorova adds.
Precise e-waste figures however are impossible to obtain due to "the lack of reporting" but Hadjitodorova estimates that substantial quantities are in Saudi Arabia, based on its population size, and the United Arab Emirates since it is a key trading port in the GCC.
EnviroServe offers environmental solutions in partnership with the United Arab Emirates Federal Environment Agency (FEA) and works with DHL to get e-scrap from interested regional companies, which are then sorted and categorised into 'green' and 'amber' waste. Green waste such as metals, plastic, glass and paper can be easily recycled and reused, while amber waste including fluorescent tubes, CRT and LCD monitors, batteries, cables and cartridges are sent to their overseas partners.
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"This region faces many environmental challenges that need to be addressed and understood...but every week we sign agreements with major institutions across the UAE and that gives us the confidence that the region does want to be more environmentally responsible," concludes Hadjitodorova.
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The mission of Caleb's Cause, Inc. is to bring support, assistance, and encouragement to local amputees and wounded veterans!
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Whether you're young, old, a runner, or a walker, anyone can be a part of Caleb's Cause. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver before participating.
We have something for everyone, including the little ones. After the race, kids can enjoy playing on inflatable slides and bounce houses.
This year's Caleb Cause will have LIVE music performed by the classic rock cover band Flow Motion. Come for the race, stay to enjoy the music!
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Things are even better when you're part of a team! You can register to run as a team. All members of the team will get 10% off their registration through active.com. Everyone will still receive their own t-shirt, and be eligible for individual rewards.
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Interview with WALB News 10 in Albany, GA to promote the 2016 Caleb's Cause 5K & Fun Run.
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Limitless Review
The primacy of the film is about an pill that gives you full access to 100% of your brain power rather then just the normal 20% and if you stop taking it you return to the average joe you once were.
If any of you guys watch the show "Chuck" you know Chuck is an spy who has what they call an intersect inside of his brain which makes him basically the smartest guy in the world. He knows basically everything almost, especially if it's government or CIA related. If you've watched every season, you find out Chuck's actually dying from having this said intersect in his head and his father makes him this watch which injects this drug into his veins to keep him from dying from all the knowledge he's obtaining. Well that's basically what this movie is, Limitless is Chuck via an pill minus the spy/CIA/government stuff.
Anyways, the film stars Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, and Abbie Cornish (Some chick who looks just like Charlize Theron). Coop plays this character named "Eddie". Eddie's this writer with an book deal, but has writer block. He comes off as an bum in the beginning of the movie, has potential, but instead wastes everyday doing nothing productive. Until one day he runs into his ex-brother in law, who gives him this pill called NZT. Of course it's on the "up and up", FDA approved and hitting the streets as an behind the counter drug next year… Of course we're not gonna believe the shady brother-in-law in the cheap suit though.
Anyways, Eddie keeps taking these pills and he's getting smarter and smarter by the day. Learning multiple languages, doubling his money in no time. You get the idea. Problem is, just like when Chuck loses access to the intersect if Eddie doesn't take the pill he starts reverting to his old self and suddenly all the knowledge he's gained overnight is gone. Other things happen when he quits the pills cold turkey as well, he gets black-outs, can't remember what he did for 18+ hours. His life is just rapidly going by and he's no idea what the heck just happened when he snaps out of it. He's not "addicted" to the pills by any means, and he has an plan to get off them. He just has to stay alive and out of jail long enough to do so.
I don't wanna ruin the movie so I'm not going to say much more, but it's an excellent film. It never gets boring, at least not in my opinion. There's some really good action in it as you can guess some people will be trying to kill him. The acting and directing was fantastic. Great story, especially how it ends. I'd say check it out.
It is PG-13, but if you've never watched "Chuck", have no idea what an "intersect" is, I can see how some may think it's some sort of "drug" movie. But really it's not. It's more about using your full potential and knowing that with great power comes great responsibility. Yeah, I just quoted Uncle Ben from Spider-Man ; ). Here's the trailer:
Warrior Review
It was a really decent movie. I'm not sure I would call it "great", but it was worth the price of admission.
The plot is pretty straight forward. It's basically exactly what you see in the trailer. There's two brothers, Tommy and Brendan Conlon. Tommy however is using his mothers maiden name, so for majority of the film they refer to him as Tommy Riordan. Tommy and Brendan grew up in a troubled home with a father who had an alcohol abuse problem. Tommy and his mom decided to get away from the father and ran away. Brendan chose to stay with his father. Brendan and the father never hear from Tommy and the mom again until now, 14yrs later. Tommy became a Marine at some point during his 14 year hiatus, and Brendan became a school teacher after retiring as a professional UFC Fighter.
The brother's both have their own personal reasons for fighting. As seen in the trailer, Brendan has a family and the bank is going to foreclose on his house. Tommy has a reason that is revealed half way into the movie. Problem is there's no real bad guy here, they're both fighting for noble causes. $5,000,000 is on the line and they're after it. Tommy's a bit of a jerk due to resentment of his childhood and war issues. But really both brothers are technically "good" guys. Even the father has turned a new leaf. No matter what the outcome of the movie is you're not gonna feel bad about it.
The acting in this movie is top notch, very convincing. It was neat seeing the transformation of Tom Hardy (Tom Conlon) from what he was in Inception to who he is in Warrior. Dude is bloody ripped. I think he'll do exceptionally well as Bane in next years Dark Knight Rises. You believe Joel Edgerton in the role of a highschool teacher and a UFC fighter. And the father, Nick Nolte, he's just like one of those guys you'd expect to find in a boxin' movie.
The action was fantastic. I never really got into UFC/MMA fights on tv. But watching them in theater is fun because unlike real life, they can give you that right in your face blow. Like the punch is right there. The crushing sound of the glove is amplified by the surround sound of the theater. While it's not real, it makes you feel like you're right there in the ring as opposed to just watching 2 guys beat each other up from a sideline view.
What can you take away from this film? There's a good message of perseverance. Not being a quitter, not giving up. And forgiveness. That's kind of it though. It's not as deep as it could of been in these areas, but it gets the point across.
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Reflecting on one special week
I want to start out by saying I'm sorry I don't update this more often. I need to do a better job and if anyone wants to call me out please don't be afraid! Yessssssssssssssss!!!! That's me still fist pumping and celebrating THE PLAYERS Championship! What a week. Webber won wire to wire against the […]Continue Reading
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Happy 2018 to everyone! If you've looked at our website you will notice I've done a terrible job keeping everyone up-to-date on the golf from out here on the road. I am going to try to do a much better job and post at least four times throughout the year. We are currently out in […]Continue Reading
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Last week, John Piper, founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and one of my favorite religious scholars, posted this awesome devotional that Webb wrote. Michelle and I think it's just awesome and wanted to share it with all of you. ~ Paul Sunday Morning with the Simpsons Behind the free gift of grace, I count my […]Continue Reading
MADE THE CUT! And a little skipping…
Here we are Friday evening at The Masters. We had a rough day yesterday with a 5 over par 77. This game can be extremely frustrating at times. Today, however, was a comeback that could kick-start the remainder of the year. We birdied the last two holes at Augusta National to make the cut and […]Continue Reading
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Allow your hair to dry naturally as much as you can in order to protect it from heat damage. The hair and the scalp can really suffer from the curling iron, curling iron, and straightening iron can take a major toll on the hair and scalp. If you must dry your hair, then at least use the mildest setting possible. Your hair will feel silky soft for years to come.
Always exfoliate your face is very important.
You can draw attention to your eyes and make them look bigger by applying a coat of dark brown or black waterproof mascara.
Look for mascara and eyeliners that are dark brown with hints of brick, deep purple, or brick hues in them. These darker colors will help your eyes stand out brightly.
Always wash off your makeup before going to sleep. Use a soft cloth dipped in warm water or a makeup removal. After this, do the same skin care routine you always do. Make-up left on overnight can clog your pores and cause acne.
The insight gained by reading these tips will help you get started designing and implementing your own custom beauty routine. You should find success as long as you take the time to give the tips above a shot. It is at least worth a try.


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"As well as the regular covers we undertake the unusual and bespoke" explains Clint Boulton of Cover-all. Blinds & Shutters visited the company to find out more about its offering
Situated in Paignton Devon Cover-all Fabrications Limited has been established for a number of years and has progressed from Fabricated PVC and Acrylic Covers to supplying the Trade with a complete ready to fit service which includes Awnings, Dutch Blinds, Components and Accessories.
The privately owned Company is headed by Clint Boulton who has had thirty four years experience in the Trade. Clint explained that being only a Trade Supplier with no retail commitments allows the company to look after its number one priority 'The Customer'. "We have no distractions." he explained.
Cover-all offers a broad range of products giving its customer a number of options to fulfil their commitments and keep them ahead of their competitors. For example, Cover-all is the UK sole distributor of Estoryl PVC blind and awning fabric which consists of 14 plain colours, ten block stripes and ten multi stripes with colourways to suit every installation. Supplied in roll form, cut length or as a fully made up cover. This also applies to Acrylic Fabrics in Swela or Diklon, Wet Look and accessories.
It is all very well having the products to meet customer demands but Clint believes Cover-all excels and maintains its customers thanks to the service and back up provided. Clint explained: "As well as the regular covers we undertake the unusual and the bespoke which can be anything from the small shaped cover to the large complex cover which includes windows, doorways and zipped interlocking panels. The Company has a strong customer base and the majority of its work is return business. "People know what we can do. If for some reason we cannot do the job either through existing commitments or the unavailability of the fabrics we let the customer know. There is no point having a short sited view because if you let the customer down they will not return."
Cover-all prides itself on its "personal, efficient service" and throughout its eleven years has adapted to meet customer demands. The 915 cassette awnings and made up canopies are despatched within ten working days with made up covers in five working days.
The Industry has changed over the years and Cover-all has reaped the benefits through investment in state of the art machinery which has cut lead times, cut out errors and increased efficiency. Clint explained: "Our pride and joy is our fully computerised cutting bench. We load the fabric required input the finished sizes (width and drop) then it automatically makes all the allowances to cut the material to the required size allowing for seaming, hems, and pockets ready for finishing. Manually cutting down and marking out is now thankfully a distant memory."
The Company has also invested in two fully automated sewing machines, one for smaller covers with a 3.5 metre feed and release and the other, Cover-all understands to be the longest in the Trade which has a massive 7 metre feed release with a total length of 15 metres which enables the company to stitch up to a 8 metres length without having to fold the material. Clint explained: "The machinery saves time and increases production. It has been a worth while investment."
Quality and service are at the heart of what Cover-all stands for. The Company has invested at the right time in the right equipment and this commitment has benefited its customers.


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I've just finished The Breach by Patrick Lee and I loved it.
The book doesn't fit neatly into any one genre. At it's core it is a fast paced action/adventure with very strong thriller elements wrapped up in an original science fiction plot.
Comparing it to television/movies, the closest would be: Bourne trilogy meets X-files meets 24.
The action scenes are extremely visceral. It is a violent read without being gratuitous. The characters are complex, which is fairly uncommon when it comes to the action/adventure genre, and the storyline is the most original I have read since 'Search for the Buried Bomber'.
I love a fast-paced action-thriller with and intelligent plot with incredible twists and the Breach has them all.
One thing to remember... The Breach is the first book of a three-book overarching story, but I can assure you, you will want to read the second book as soon as you finish this.
4 out of 5 stars which for me means this book is a must read for fans of this genre-fusion.


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Garlands Crossing, Nova Scotia has a median house price of $207,200 when compiling all the home listings in Aug .
Across Canada the most common number of bedroom property being listed has 3 bedrooms, in Aug this neighbourhood's most common listing the same as the national average.
There are 825 neighbourhoods that have more properties on sale than Garlands Crossing at the moment in Nova Scotia which puts the neighbourhood top 40% when looking at the number of properties to choose from.
There are a number of important pieces of research you should do before deciding where to buy an investment property – this data for Garlands Crossing will hopefully provide an indicator to help you where to research in-depth
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Red Branch Season Call – Casting Notice
Audition Dates
Monday, March 20: 7 – 10 PM
Wednesday, March 22: 7 – 10 PM
Audition Requirements
Submit headshot and resume to [email protected] for consideration. Please prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar cuts of contemporary musical theatre. Bring sheet music – an accompanist will be provided. Audition appointments will be scheduled on a first come – first served basis. For information on video auditions, please send a headshot and resume to the above e-mail address and notate your desire for a video audition in your message.
Do not call the box office with questions regarding auditions or casting. Please use the e-mail address listed above.
All artists are paid. AEA actors able to work under a special appearance contract are welcome to submit.
Lysistrata Jones
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by Douglas Carter Beane
A musical comedy about faith, hoops, and chastity. Follow Lyssie and the rest of the cheer squad from Athens University as they refuse to "give it up" to their boyfriends until they win a basketball game. Red Branch seeks a diverse cast of dynamic singing actors with strong dance ability.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Rehearsals: late June through July
Tech: July 29 – August 3
Performances: August 5-26, 2017
· LYSISTRATA JONES – F, 20-29: Bubbly, quirky, enthusiastic, and exhausting. Lyssie J is the ultimate aspirational ingénue. Pop soprano with strong belt. G#3-G5.
· MICHELANGELO "MICK" JACKSON – M, 20-29: Lyssie's jock boyfriend and captain of the basketball team. Pop baritone with strong belt. B2-G4.
· HETAIRA – F, 20-50: All-knowing, versatile narrator. Able to transform froma courtesan to a provocateur to a madame. Solid pop R&B belt chops. E3-A5.
· ROBIN SMYTHE – F, 20-29: Bookworm and media maven with a closet poetry slam skill. Pop alto. G3-D5.
· XANDER LEE – M, 20-29: Liberal, light-hearted blogger and school mascot with a soft spot for bleeding-heart causes and Lyssie. Soaring, pop tenor. C3-G4.
· LAMPITO KANAGAWA – F, 20-29: Cynical. Cool. Over it. On it. Full of sass and ready to stand up for herself in her platform heels. Pop soprano. A3-G5.
· MYRRHINE MOORE – F, 20-29: Lyssie's good friend. A smart ally unless you cross her the wrong way.
· CLEONICE SANCHEZ – F, 20-29: Another of Lyssie's good friends.
· TODD "CINESIAS" STEIN – M, 20-29: Mick's best friend. A suburban boy who has fallen for all things hip-hop.
· STRATYLLIS "TYLLIS" CARTER – M, 20-29: A tortured soul. Proof that having it all together isn't everything.
· 'UARDO CORTEZ – M, 20-29: Machismo personified.
· HAROLD – M, 20-29: Nerd personified.
The Bridges of Madison County
Book by Marsha Norman
Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Based on the novel The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
A chance meeting between a ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer and Italian war bridge in 1965 Iowa has the potential to alter the path of one woman's life forever. Set to a soaring score by Jason Robert Brown.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Rehearsals: late July through September
Tech: September 16 – 21
Performances: September 22 – October 14
· FRANCESCA – F, 35-45: A beautiful Italian woman. Generous, luminous, and funny. Now married to a farmer and living in Iowa. Lyric soprano with musical theatre belt. G3 – G#5.
· RICHARD "BUD" JOHNSON – M, 40-50: Francesca's husband. An Iowa farmer. A good, diligent and dependable guy. Always exhausted and irritated that things haven't gotten easier. Baritone with musical theatre belt. C3-F4.
· ROBERT KINCAID – M, 40-50: A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer. Baritone with musical theatre belt. B2-A4.
· MARIAN – F, 35-45: Robert's former wife. A musician. Mezzo with strong belt. A3-D5.
· CHIARA – F, 35-45: Francesca's sister still living in Italy.
· MICHAEL – M, 16*: Francesca and Bud's son. Rock tenor. E3-G#4.
· CAROLYN – F, 14*: Francesca and Bud's daughter. Soprano with rock belt. A3-C5.
· MARGE – F, 45-60: Francesca's neighbor. Sassy and nosy. Alto. G3-C5.
· CHARLIE – M, 60-70: Marge's husband. Bass. E3-C4.
*Red Branch seeks performers aged 18+ who can play younger.
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music & Lyrics by George Noriega & Joel Someillan
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
As the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo, Alex the lion is king of the urban jungle. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty the zebra enlists the assistance of some industrious penguins to break out and explore the world.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Rehearsals: mid-October through December
Tech: December 2-7
Performances: December 8-23


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A day Bouldering at Wolf Crag
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A group of Quickdraws gathered at Wolf Crag near Bridge of Allan for a day bouldering with Buz and Iain on hand to share their expertise. The club hadn't visited this crag before and had a great day exploring the possibilities.
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Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) 2003 The Act contains a number of provisions intended to combat consumer fraud and related crimes, including identity theft. Specifically the act requires the destruction of PAPERS CONTAINING CONSUMER INFORMATION.
Economic Espionage Act (EEA) 1996 Businesses or persons must protect all forms and types of financial, business, scientific, technical, economic, or engineering information in their possession in any format that is not known to the public.
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Posted on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 at 4:51 pm by Kathy
Looking for jewelry that combines comtemporary designs with centuries-old techniques than Michou Jewelry is for you. With a stunning combination of silver, gemstones, pearls and gold accents this collection is "Art to Wear" claims the designer, Michele Sonner. It was her love of art, atinques and history that first drew Michele to jewelry design. Her jewlery is all handcrafted in Bali using sterling silver with 22K gold vermeil accents and semi-precious stones.


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This month has been very exciting one for me. The peak of the summer had begun and I have been really enjoying the luscious mangoes (but, where are those lovely watermelons???) which had just arrived. How many of you know that Mangoes are really good for runners? I decided to Google and came across few interesting links about mangoes. First of all, mangoes are found to have generous amount of Vitamin C & A, and are have a lot of health benefits associated with them. Someone even had suggested using dried mangoes as long run fuel (wondering how it would be and haven't tried myself). Whatever mangoes are and can do, I had decided one thing. "Eat as many mangoes before the summer ends...." I simply love them (p.s someone made a comment that the club members have achieved the 'low hanging fruits (watermelons??? :))' - i.e reaching 5k and 10k goals. We still have a watermelon party pending for Meera's Pinkathon 10 kms success and as the watermelons have already disappeared, I'm ready to cut mangoes from now on. Be assured and relax, I'll bring enough mangoes for everyone :). As you know, goals have to be reached and personal records have to be broken. Go for it!!!!
All my training during the month of April has been geared up for the TCS 10 K Race in May. It's going to be just 20 days to the event and I'm very happy to find that Anand has already signed in. Congratulations Anand for the preparations!!! A variety of strength workouts, speed training, interval running, cycling, stretches and regular running are keeping me really motivated to give my best performance. Sunday was fabulous and will be remembered by me for a long time because for my fastest 10 K on a tread mill. It just took 50.23 mins this time (earlier best was ~52 mins). I had started with a moderate 10.6 kmph for about 4 kms...raised to 11.5 till 5...raised to 12.5....13.5 and finally finished the victory lap (the last one km) in 15 kmph speed. It was fun and at the same time I was very cautious running at that speed. Again, as always my goal was not to get injuries. I came home, took a nice shower and had a solid nap for about 30 mins. I recovered pretty well at the end of the day and I don't anticipate any sprains anywhere (which is a good sign). Also, I found that the last years Open 10 K race had the top 250 completing the 10 kms in sub 50 mins. Now I know what to target :)
Alright, this weekend had yet another sluggish participation from the club members. I hope to see more fellow members joining us right after the vacations are over. Hari is chilling off in Kerala and Amrita has promised to join us during next week. I have no news about the rest of the running enthusiasts. C'mon folks....tell us what you are doing out there!!!! :) During this weekend we were just Anand, Sriram, Samatv and myself and glad to welcome a new addition Mrs. Varnitha Janakiraman to our club. She is very determined and found to be on to a great start. Congratulations for the beginning Varnitha!!!
I also managed to give some finishing touches to our runners club's new Facebook page and launched it too. Please provide your feedback and don't forget to 'like' the club through your Facebook account. I've also started providing personal training and please reachout to me anyone is interested.
Do enjoy the next week and keep me posted regarding your developments.
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A nine year old boy has caught the attention of a Bundesliga side thanks to his Lego skills.
In our previous story we showed a video of Joe Bryant, nine of Gossops Green, Crawley, building FC Köln's RheinEnergieStadion out of Lego.
After completing the stadium, FC Köln were notified of Joe's creation.
FC Köln were so impressed with his stadium, they sent him free tickets to a FC Köln home game and a FC Köln shirt.
Joe's dad, Phil, 44, was delighted with the recognition that Joe had received from the German club.
Posting on his Facebook account, Phil said that FC Köln were a "proper club".


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Jan and Bonne's friendship only happened because they shared a love of sewing — and their story should be an inspiration to all of us.
Jan Potter says: My dear mother was a great seamstress and taught my sister and me to sew, embroider, knit and crochet. My degree is in Graphic Design. Art-Create-Sew! That's my life and what I've always wanted to do! We live on a remote mountain ranch in Oregon — my husband logs and develops property and I am a retired Graphic Designer.
I'm driven to sew and garments are my passion! Color is dominate in everything I sew – the bolder, wilder, more vivid, the better! I love combining unusual colors and patterns and trying to make them work!! You see that word "trying"?!! Sometimes it doesn't work, but I just cut it up and go a different direction! Joy and fun in the journey is the most important part of creating and sewing for me!!
Bonne Swett says: As a teenager, I was introduced to sewing when I was invited to join the local 4-H club, and I was hooked!!! My husband and I own and operate an equipment rental business and my life is about keeping things in the proper order. I have a business degree, and an accounting point of view. I love to sew just about anything — it's my "me time". I follow the rules, I believe in symmetry and pattern instructions.
When my kids were still at home, finding space and time to sew was a challenge. Nancy Zieman's book 10-20-30 Minutes To Sew was what kept me from giving up. It was a true light bulb moment for me. I often think of what I would have missed out on had I not read that book.
How did the unlikely partnership of the wild artist and the organized accountant become the Inspired2Sew duo?
They first met in the 1980's when Jan designed a logo for Bonne's family business. Several years later, they both happened to attend the same sewing workshop. Jan was already in her seat when Bonne appeared at the door. The only chair in the room was next to Jan — and that's the moment they discovered their mutual love of sewing.
They enjoyed each others' company, and attended several sewing events in Oregon. In 1994, they traveled to the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington.
At that first Sew Expo, Jan proposed a "challenge" — but Bonne was reluctant. Jan had participated in several national sewing challenges and competitions, including the Hoffman Challenge, and she won the Ghee's Handbag Challenge. Jan convinced Bonne it would be fun — so they purchased the same fabric. They had a whole year to make their "challenge garment." The only rule was they could not see the other person's creation until they went to Expo the following year. They did not have the "reveal" until the day they left for Sew Expo — so it was a total surprise for both of them.
Bonne brings accounting to her sewing. She learns the rules and reads the pattern instructions. Her favorite color was black and she's always enjoyed technical precision sewing techniques and owns every machine foot, sewing gismo or new gadget — anything that might improve her precision results.
Jan is the complete opposite. She jumps into every project with wild abandon, rarely glancing at the instruction sheet, looking for ways to add fringe or odd combinations of color or texture.
Then the magic happened! They started sewing together and fed off each other! Bonne cut loose and Jan's sewing skills improved! Jan says, "Bonne taught me that to get that perfection finished look or beautiful crisp embroidery, you must have a good sharp needle. We only use SCHMETZ and we change them all the time! This is truly one of the most important things to remember. My favorite all-around is the 80 or 90 topstitch needle. I use so many — I buy them by the case!"
By 2008, they were creating 3 – 4 Wearable Art challenges for every Expo. Each challenge would start with a pattern, or a notion, maybe fabric or a new technique. Most of their challenges ended up as vests or jackets. One of their favorite teachers, Linda McGehee (of Ghee's) — proposed they do a trunk show for Sew Expo. That's when they decided to call themselves the "Inspired2Sew" girls.
Their little trunk show became a popular full-blown fashion show on the Sew Expo Runway. Even though both Bonne and Jan started off with the same inspiration — their end results were
always VERY DIFFERENT.
For example, one year they selected a bright hologram print. Jan went crazy with it — adding even more colors and texture — Angelina fibers and beads…. Her jacket was wild by any measure. Bonne, on the other hand, walked out on the stage in a simple tailored jacket… and when Jan asked her where the hologram fabric was, Bonne opened her jacket to reveal a butterfly applique (made out of the challenge fabric) on the inside.
By 2011, their Inspired2Sew fashion show was a hot ticket at Sew Expo. They made 9 garments for challenges — which was a whole year of designing and sewing! They didn't know it at the time — but Judy Raymond from Simplicity Company Pattern was in attendance. Then the most amazing thing happened. They were asked to create a totebag pattern for Simplicity!
Bonne and Jan love sewing and creating together. But it's not the finished projects that matter — or even the Simplicity pattern contract. Their story really is about friendship — and neither one of them can imagine what the last 20 years would have been like WITHOUT their Inspired2Sew excitement. Their sewing challenges have provided hours of fun and creativity.
As different as they are — the one thing Bonne and Jan both agree on completely is that hysterical laughter has added years to their lives . . . .


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The atmospheric remains of Magpie Mine are one of the best places to visit in the Peak District and one of the top industrial heritage sites in Derbyshire. It was the last working lead mine in the Derbyshire orefield and is probably the best surviving example anywhere in the UK of a 19th century lead mine. The mine has a fascinating history spanning more than 200 years of bonanzas and failures, of bitter disputes and fights resulting in the "murder" of three miners, and a Widows' Curse that is said to remain to this day.
Magpie Mine is located near the village of Sheldon in the Peak District, about 5km west of Bakewell. Its Ordnance Survey Grid Ref is SK173682 and postcode DE45 1QU (please be aware that some sat-navs don't work properly, and instead take you to Sheldon village to the north). You can also see it on Google Maps here.
The mine site is crossed by two public footpaths as well as being Open Access Land (see here for a map of Magpie Mine), allowing public access on foot at any time. The access track to the mine from the Bakewell to Flagg road is, however, a private road for use only by the local farmers and PDMHS members – please take care not to block the gateways if you park by the roadside.
Every era of working has left its mark on the Magpie Mine site. There are numerous mineshafts – all now blocked, or capped for safety – so there is no longer access to any of the underground workings. The most impressive features are the ruined Cornish Engine House which dates from 1869, and the adjacent circular chimney (built in 1840 to serve an earlier engine, but then re-used).
A similar thing happened to the Square Chimney, which was originally built in 1840 to serve a winding engine, of which all trace has now disappeared. When the horizontal winding engine (easily identified by the winding drum on the outside of the engine house) was installed later in 1869, a flue was built to connect the existing chimney to it. The Square Chimney and flue had suffered from their exposure to the weather and were in urgent need of repair, so were renovated in 2016 with the help of a substantial grant from the National Lottery.
Just in front of the Cornish Engine House is the 728ft deep Main Shaft, marked by the steel headgear and cage dating from the mine's last phase of operation in the 1950s. On a bright day it is possible to look through the grille on the Main Shaft and see the water 528ft below (the shaft is flooded for a further 150ft). The mine is drained by a sough (drainage tunnel) which emerges over a mile away on the south side of the River Wye (at Grid Ref SK180698) about 1½ miles west of Ashford-in-the-Water, just upriver from the Bobbin Mill and its bridge over the River Wye. It still discharges about 4-6 million gallons of water a day. The corrugated iron shed housed the winder and has the distinction of being one of only three corrugated iron buildings in the country to be accorded Scheduled Monument status.
North of the Cornish Engine House is the circular powder house (1840), whilst to the east a replica horse gin has been erected on the Redsoil Engine Shaft. Another gin circle can also be seen at the western extremity of the site, serving the original Shuttlebark Engine Shaft (1760).
The Agent's House and adjacent Smithy were built in the 1840's. They have been renovated, and are now used as the Field Centre of the Peak District Mines Historical Society. Except on Heritage Open Days or by prior arrangement, neither of these buildings are open to the public, but Society members wishing to use them should contact the Cottage Warden. Guided tours are available on our Heritage Open Day, or can be arranged at other times for groups of six or more visitors if booked in advance – please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or the Peak District Lead Mining Museum. We welcome educational visits to the site, and a free downloadableTeacher's Pack is available.
You can read more about the history of Magpie Mine here. The Society has also published a guide book (copies £1 each) which is on sale at the Peak District Lead Mining Museum in Matlock Bath, and also from the Agent's House or Smithy when Society members are on site. You can also see some very nice aerial views of the whole site (filmed with drones) here and here.
We are very proud of the work that we have done to preserve this important and unique industrial heritage site for over 50 years, making it one of the top attractions in the Peak District. But please remember that it is a former industrial site – as well as a Scheduled Monument with legal protection – so facilities are very limited. For example, apart from a small area at the centre of the site, the ground surface is uneven and unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair access or children under 5.
Visitors are asked to take care not to interfere with any aspect of this Scheduled Monument to ensure the site, with its historic artefacts and buildings, remains in good condition for the enjoyment and education of future generations.
For the enjoyment of yourselves and others who visit, please observe these guidelines:
- do not climb on any of the buildings or other structures. It is an offence to damage or deface any part of a Scheduled Monument. It is also an offence to use any form of metal detector or to dig anywhere on the site.
- please don't drop stones (or anything else) down the shafts.
- there are some steep slopes on the spoil heaps, unprotected drops, and lots of uneven ground on the site – so please take care where you walk and keep young children under control.
- please keep dogs under control, as cattle and sheep are grazed both on the site itself, and in the surrounding fields. Cattle can become aggressive if they have calves and feel threatened. Please clear up any waste from your dog and take it home with you.
- if you are flying a drone, please ensure you follow the guidance of the Civil Aviation Authority. The site is often visited by several species of birds of prey, so take particular care not to disturb them.
- Magpie Mine also has protected status because of its fantastic range of wild flowers – including several nationally rare species. It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) to pick or dig up any wild flowers. So admire their beauty, photograph or draw them – but leave them for others to enjoy as well.


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Colle Farmers Market, Organic Food Advocate, Commends USDA for Awarding $ 3 Million in Organic Agriculture Grants
Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) December 17, 2013
Colle Farmers Market, an organic farming advocate, responds to an article published by the USDA on December 11th, which details the grants awarded to universities making strides in organic agriculture research, totaling over $ 3 million.
According to an article published by the USDA titled "USDA Grants Support Organic Agriculture Research," the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded grants to five universities that have made significant strides in organic agriculture research. Totaling over $ 3 million, the USDA granted funds to the University of Florida, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Texas Pan American and Washington State University as part of the Organic Transitions Program. These grants are meant to help these universities with ways to "improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers."
The article says the Washington State University was awarded the biggest grant, totaling $ 749,661, for its research that "examines whether, over time, the adoption of organic farming improves natural pest control."
The University of Texas Pan American also received a considerable amount of funding from the USDA for its project focusing on "launching an innovative new academic program that engages students in rigorous, well-designed research projects designed to address real-world problems faced by organic farmers in south Texas."
A representative from Colle Farmers Market, an organic food advocate, applauds the organization for providing financial assistance to these universities. "These universities are working to educate the public on organic, sustainable agriculture practices and help organic farmers better tend to their crops," the rep says. "It's important that these universities continue to make significant discoveries about the health and environmental benefits of organic farming so that consumers and lawmakers can make better decisions concerning food production."
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This post's kinda noob-oriented, but hey, noobs need love too.
According to Western astrology, there's this thing called Mercury retrograde. During Mercury retrograde, messages are jumbled, meanings are confused, and computers break. Currently, we're in a period of Mercury retrograde.
Whether Mercury retrograde really exists or not, computers have been breaking a lot recently in my neck of the woods. Just as soon as I brought one app back to life following a total hardware meltdown, the server for the app I'm developing started throwing crazy errors, with hundreds of sleeping httpd threads for no known reason.
I'm at a large company and all authority for this machine rests with other people. Meanwhile, I've got an app to develop, and people need to be able to see it over the network. The obvious logical choice here is to give them my IP address - but first I have to knock out the OS X firewall. Doing this is very easy.
Go to System Preferences, go to Sharing, and go to Firewall. Hit New, and specify a service called Rails which runs on port 3000. (You can specify a range of port numbers if necessary.)
While I was in there, I set up a Seaside "service" as well on port 8080.
Then go back to System Preferences and hit Network. The first thing you see should be your Network Status. If you're connected via Ethernet, you've got your IP address on the same screen. If you're connected via Airport, click TCP/IP.
Easy - even when the planets aren't in the right alignment.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Serving Rails On OS X Over An Internal Network
Posted by Giles Bowkett at 8:11 AM
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- Joshua BloomJuly 11, 2007 at 2:55:00 PM PDT
"The obvious logical choice here is"...ReplyDelete
go home and wait for IT to fix the development server
I am in fact in the office all alone at 8:04pm waiting to hear that the server has returned to life. You definitely have a point.ReplyDelete
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And because I love the texture the clamshells give this quilt - here's a close-up.
Most of my afternoon was spent waiting for Chesty to be groomed. I had some errands to run but they were running really late and he ended up being there for 4 hours. Tomorrow he has a Vet visit and we pick up refills of his meds. It's like having a child at home.
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A workshop that examines communicative dynamics within social group settings.
Social Mirroring (Rehearsal) Friday May 03, 2013 Hosted by the New Museum
Location: the Old School: Prince and Mott Street, New York City. 12-2pm
We can improve our sense of self and relieve social anxiety by interacting with groups of people. This work was performed by a group of volunteers, Organized by Common Space, Choreographed by Jon Santos in collaboration with Lisa Levine and Juri Onuki with a sound composition by Abby Echiverri.


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I've been working on scholarship applications for the past two months which is difficult to do half way around the world. Therefore, I have some people I need to say thank you to.
I want to especially thank my mom and dad, Helen and Tom, who have worked tirelessly to proof, print everything off, and mail scholarships for me. I could not ask for better parents and am very proud to be their son knowing that they will do pretty much anything to support me.
John Williams and Neill Morgan have also worked very hard to help me with references under crazy Robert time constraints. I keep e-mailing them and they keep responding quickly with whatever I need. Each time I receive something from them I get a boost of energy and confidence knowing that they (two of my biggest mentors) are taking the time out of their very busy schedules to continually help me. So, thank you John and Neill!
I must also thank those who I have bothered less, but who have still helped me tremendously! Rachel Baumann, Mary Carter, Cat, Mary-Elizabeth, Vince, and Greg. Thank you for your help and the help I will continually ask for.
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Graeme McDowell will look to claim back-to-back titles for the second time in his career this week, an achievement which will be almost as memorable as his first winning double.
McDowell followed his win in the Wales Open in 2010 with victory in the US Open at Pebble Beach, also returning to Celtic Manor later that year to hole the winning putt in the Ryder Cup.
And although the OHL Classic and RSM Classic are not quite on the same level as a major championship, they could prove equally significant at this stage of McDowell's career.
The 36-year-old started last week ranked 85th in the world, a drop of 70 places from the start of the year, and was only playing in Mexico after failing to qualify for the final three events of the European Tour season.
However, his play-off victory over Scotland's Russell Knox not only lifted McDowell to 62nd in the rankings, but secured his place in the Masters and US PGA Championship next year and extended his PGA Tour membership through to the end of 2018.
"The game is in good shape. Aside from a few bad drives last week in Mexico I was very happy with how I played," said Graeme yesterday ahead of today's opening round at Sea Island.
"I'm feeling really good. I feel that a weight has been lifted off my shoulders a little bit with that performance last week. I feel like it takes a lot of pressure off the things that I have been trying to achieve and frees me up a little bit.
"It ticked a lot of boxes for me last week. Obviously getting back in the winner's circle and everything that goes with it, the exemptions ."
Graeme admitted in the wake of last week's victory that his poor 12 month of form had left him wondering if he could still compete at the top level. He went further yesterday explaining that he feared for his job on the PGA Tour.
He added; The way I have played this year I talked a lot about how I switched my priorities back to basics, back to simple competing as often as possible, trying to get myself on leaderboards and making sure that I was sitting here next year with somewhere to play.
"If I continued to play badly my job was in jeopardy. When it came down to it, if I was going to have a job, I wanted that job to be here in America because the financials are very obvious.
"When you boil it down to brass tacks, I want to be employed on the best tour in the world."


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Let's compare Thanksgiving menus
I'm always fascinated by people's family traditions at the holidays, particularly with regards to food. This is my family's planned menu for Thanksgiving (as supplied by four different cooks):
- Turkey
- Stuffing
- Pan dressing (this is a bread-like version of stuffing, baked in a pan and sliced into squares)
- Giblet gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Corn pudding (see picture above)
- Sweet potato casserole (with pecans on top, not marshmallows)
- Yeast rolls
- Cranberry sauce
- Fruit salad (a mayonnaise-based recipe my mother has been making for as long as I can remember)
- Pumpkin pie
What's going to be on your family's table?
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Leslie says:
Haven't decided yet–but no animals or animal products will be at my table
Ruskii says:
Spending my first Thanksgiving away from my family, but our traditional stuff:
Turkey with white gravy
Ham with pineapple, mustard and brown sugar glaze
Pan dressing
Broccoli casserole (with velveeta, topping is butter and crushed ritz crackers)
Home grown beans & corn
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potato casserole (pecans and brown sugar on top)
Family recipe of cranberry salad (with celery, orange, pineapple, and pecans)
Sister Schubert rolls
I think for desserts it's usually Mom's chocolate pie, the family's pumpkin pie, and store bought pecan pie. I'm probably forgetting some desserts, the sweet potato casserole is the only dessert I care about at Thanksgiving.
lynnerkat says:
I just made a corn casserole as a trial run for Thursday. My menu is much the same except for cornbread sausage dressing. Enjoy your holiday!
Violet Socks says:
I just realized that I skipped stuffing on the list. I just added it in.
Broccoli casserole (with velveeta, topping is butter and crushed ritz crackers)
My god, are we Americans or what? Velveeta and Ritz crackers with broccoli; that's almost as perfectly American as canned mushroom soup and onion rings with green beans.
quixote says:
Fruit salad with mayonnaise? Not really? I've never heard of that before. I have to admit, just the idea makes me want to emigrate to Alpha Centauri, but then the things I eat would probably do the same to you.
Pumpkin pie. Yes, indeed. I often wonder why bother with anything else. I could just spend the entire dinner eating nothing but slice after slice of pumpkin pie.
Riverdaughterw says:
Substitute sweet potato gratin your sweet potato pie with pecans.
We also have Cope's corn soufflé. Pan dressing? What is that? We have stuffing with sausage nuts and apples cooked in the bird and a separate casserole for the fanatically misophobic. No one has ever gotten sick from in the bird stuffing at our house because we thaw completely and stuff loosely but these misophobes, who grew up eating in the bird stuffing for 72 years and never got sick will not be satisfied. That's why we don't let her do the cooking. If it were up to her, the turkey would be in the oven for 2 days of continuous roasting at 425 and turkey and stuffing would only meet on your plate separated by a dollop of mashed potatoes. To make sure the misophobe doesn't starve, we nuke her turkey within an inch of its life and stop worrying whether its as dry and tough as shoe leather. If that's the way she likes it, fine. The rest of us do not have to eat denatured turkey protein. The gravy always has mushrooms. Mushroom haters are invited to pick them out.
Sweet Sue says:
That fruit salad thing with mayo is called ambrosia, isn't it?
We're two only, so we're doing cornish game hens roasted with grapes and shallots, cranberry sauce, baked stuffing and a veg or salad.
Last year, I found a good recipe for Pumpkin Pie made with cream and Splenda; it was delicious.
Sweet Sue says:
We never make it to dessert, but it sure tastes good for breakfast the next morning.
Violet Socks says:
That fruit salad thing with mayo is called ambrosia, isn't it?
No, I don't think it's ambrosia. It doesn't have sugar or marshmallows or coconut or anything like that.
It's just diced fruit, mandarin orange sections, grapes or raisins, etc., lightly tossed with mayonnaise. Very lightly tossed — there's not much mayonnaise at all. So mostly what you end up with is fruit in a light suspension of juicy dressing.
Catherine D. says:
My only Thanksgiving tradition is ducking invitations from friends :) My father worked many holidays (FDNY), so I don't have strong attachments to them.
I will be cooking a beautiful heirloom CSA boneless pork loin stuffed with an herbed sourdough bread I baked yesterday, plus lurvley CSA veg and potatoes. And I might make Maida Heatter's glorious chocolate pumpkin cake.
tinfoil hattie says:
Turkey (pre-brined, from Trader Joe)
Mashed potatoes topped with wild mushrooms sauteed in butter & sherry
Squash/kale gratin
Dressing, if we bother
Cranberry relish, ditto
Green bean casserole, which the kids will make & eat (blech)
Pumpkin & apple pies (kids will make)
Just the four of us. Very relaxing.
Ruskii says:
My god, are we Americans or what? Velveeta and Ritz crackers with broccoli; that's almost as perfectly American as canned mushroom soup and onion rings with green beans.
Yep. I highly suggest not trying it if you haven't had it before. It's also one of those things that is way too easy to make and way too good. I've avoided making it on my own, letting it remain one of those things someone else in the family takes to dinners. Because I would make it every day.
Life as I know it now says:
Mashed potatoes with herbs
Corn on the cob
Cranberry sauce
Fruit salad and veggie plate
Pumpkin pie and apple cobbler
Sweet potato casserole
Tea/apple cider
No meat/ vegan recipes
LabRat says:
Giblet gravy
Stuffing (mostly bread and dried fruit, made by a friend)
Green bean casserole (with artichokes and parmesan)
Roasted root veggie mash, with rutabaga, parsnips, carrots, and sweet potatoes
Brown butter berry pie
Cranberry dressing, from fresh cranberries
Menu is less about what we all grew up with and more about someone bringing something someone else loves.
Violet Socks says:
Cranberry dressing, from fresh cranberries
Ours is homemade too, with fresh cranberries and some mandarin orange sections. It is delicious.


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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed he turned down big-money offers from clubs around the world to extend his Old Trafford agreement. The 34-year-old ex-England international signed a 12-month extension with the Premier League champions earlier this summer.
"I only want to leave United when I'm too old and can't do it anymore. That's not now. I got offers from other clubs and heard about ones that might come. I can't lie, some of them involved astronomical amounts of money and you think 'wow'. But the club is part of me and my life," the former Leeds United man explained.
Ferdinand made 28 Premier League appearances in the 2012/13 campaign, scoring his only goal of the league season at home against Swansea City. The match was former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's last home game before retirement.
The Old Trafford veteran has over 400 appearances for the club, with eight goals to his name.
"My two boys are desperate to watch me playing for Man United," Ferdinand said. "That was a big factor. They were being asked at school what was happening with me. They are six and four and I want them to be able to remember me in a United shirt."
The centre-back also spoke about his retirement from international football. He announced his retirement in May, stating he wanted to allow younger players the chance to represent England and also wanted to concentrate on his club career. Ferdinand made his England debut in 1997, against Cameroon, and has 81 caps to his name.
"Basically, I could play for another three or four years - or play two or three games for England and be finished in a year. It wasn't a contest. I couldn't sacrifice my fitness for the sake of a few more England caps. It would not have been fair on United... it would have been a disservice to the club and to England. I've always been a team player," Ferdinand said.


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Chris is an accomplished public speaker and is at home speaking at small intimate gatherings as well as the largest international conferences.
Chris' experiences and achievements make him an incredibly interesting speaker, and the challenges presented to him and subsequently overcome during his stellar career have fascinating parallels in many other walks of life.
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"Chris played a central part in BP's business receptions during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. In his speaking role he generated an extraordinary level of respect and admiration from the audience, describing his incredible story with passion and energy. Chris communicates his perspective on life in an engaging, touching and humorous way; he unquestionably enhanced the Games-time experience of BP's guests." — BP
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Interim President, Howard Merrell, invites you to have Coffee with the President. CwtP is a major outreach by PIU to expand our circle of friends and supporters. Pacific Islands University is made up of a marvelous group of dedicated servants. Our school is making a difference in a part of the world where the needs are great. If we are going to continue to offer transformative Christian education in this region, we need partners. Click here to read about the Coffee with the President campaign, or watch a five-minute video here (https://youtu.be/fDb2DwKpcis).
If you have any questions you can write Howard at [email protected]. If you want to stop by our Mangilao campus, he really will have coffee with you.


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Not sure about crowdsourcing? You're probably already doing it.
by Erica
My guest post over at blurGroup Since Wired's Jeff Howe coined the term 'croudsourcing' back in 2006, the practise has gained so much momentum that the sub genres of crowdfunding, crowd voting, and creative crowdsourcing(among others) are now commonplace. Kickstarter and Indiegogo are some the most successful examples of crowdfunding platforms, while many major consumer brands have crowdsourced everything from beer to LEGOs to Google Doodles. Continued…
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Car Solutions is proud to introduce our exclusive partnership with Encore Protection to offer an emergency roadside assistance program to our credit union members. This program offers nationwide roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year all throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For 25 years, Car Solutions has provided hundreds of credit unions throughout North America with value-added products and services such as mechanical breakdown coverage, guaranteed asset protection, and now emergency roadside assistance. Car Solutions and Encore Protection understand the most important points to motorists during an emergency roadside event: speed of service, accuracy, reliability, and communication.
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