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Norfolk, UK
A visit to the home of the Kippers! Intrepidly traveling into darkest Norfolk.
As we all know the Kipper Family live in St. Just-Near-Trunch, but we thought some pictures of the village they are "st. just-near" would be interesting!
Trunch village pub: now known as 'The Crown Inn' but
in the Kippers' days is was called 'The Old Goat Inn'
"How far's the old goat in?"
"You mind you own business!" she said
Trunch Village Hall, where the album Fresh Yesterday was recorded
Trunch Corner Stores in-fact
I gotta leave old Tunch village
Trunch Church
where's the Rev. Derek Bream?
Trunch Autos
The webmaster as Sid Kipper,
as you can see 30 people live in Trunch
Sid Kipper reportedly went to school here, as far as we know
"Three wise men they come from
the East,
Three wise men or two at least,
Two or three wise men come from the East,
From the general direction of Knapton"
(Christmas Collapso - Arrest These Merry Gentlemen)
Check this link for the history of Trunch, unfortunately they have failed to mention the Kippers: http://trunchhistory.weebly.com/


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Recipients of the Christians
with Chronic Illness Pain Award
The follow web sites have been
given the "Christians with Chronic Illness &
Pain Award." You'll find many sites of comfort
and encouragement. We feel these
are safe and informative places for Christians who
live with chronic illness or pain.
let us know if you find something questionable.If
you would like your site considered for the Christians
with Chronic Illness/Pain Award, please email
offering spiritual support to all who face the trauma
of heart illness.
Crohn's Disease, IBD & Living With Chronic Illness
This is a place where I share my faith and experiences
living with Crohn's disease & IBD. It's intended
to offer hope to others suffering from chronic illness.
Lots of information, links, and IBD chat link.
M. Popescu, Freelance Writer My site contains
information about fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses,
as well as news about my writing. You can also read
"The Write Stuff," my monthly newsletter,
here. I hope my site is uplifting and encouraging
to you or a family member or friend who is struggling
with chronic pain illness.
Chronic Illness/Pain Homepage This Christian woman
has obviously put in many, many hours creating a webpage
(and more!) to offer comfort and encouragement to
people living in chronic pain or with any kind of
World This is a website with personal chronic
illness stories,inspirational stories,original poetry,and
of Lupus
This site is designed to share our experiences and
struggles dealing with Lupus and other diseases that
can go along with Lupus. Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid
Arthritis, just to name a few. Living with this disease,
at times can feel very lonely. It's hard to talk to
others who do not walk in our shoes. The worst thing
a person can do is isolate, we all need support! This
is also a safe place for family and friends to come
for information.
Girl A woman who has lupus shares her story.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Discussion List An e-mail
discussion list for Christians with CFS / CFIDS and
related syndromes and diseases.
Medical & Dental Society This excellent organization
seeks to "change the heart of healthcare"
and does so through conferences, resources, networking,
ministries, and more by networking doctors and other
healthcare workers.
Tea Time Rachel saysm she chose this unique name
because it is a symbol of heart-to-heart talks. "Back
in college my closest friends and I would often share
cups of hot cranberry tea until the late hours of
the night (or wee hours of the morning!). While sipping
cranberry tea together we would talk and talk, sharing
our hearts. It was a comfortable, warm, welcoming,
and enjoyable time. That is how I want you to feel
when youre reading on my site. I want you to
feel welcomed into my world, and I want to share what
is going on in my life, and the joy that I have despite
life's circumstances."
is a community of the ill and disabled who support
each other through our prayers and
Digest My story reveals all that the Lord has
brought me through. In the same way, He will see you
through whatever trials you may be going through.
I hope that you will consider taking a minute to read
my arthritis story and see how the Lord has been by
my side each step of the way. Through the years it
has been His power alone that has sustained me.
Encouragement Ministries
An encouraging site that exists to proclaim that there
is hope in Christ for the lost and hurting!
We are a moderated Christian Chronic pain site. We
are more than just information. We are "People
Touching Hearts" and offering hope in our Faith.
Although our site has won awards we never want to
lose the vision of focusing on the purpose to show
that Faith conquers all even during dark moments of
Chronic illnesses.
A delightful site by a Christian woman that offers
much warmth and encouragement while living with fibromyalgia
A friendly and supportive place where sufferers of
fibromyalgia syndrome, christian illness (FM / FMS).
Their families and friends
can come for tough love, gentle hugs, and lifelong
Insite Educational Studies and Support
A Chronic Illness site dedicated in advocating for
Chronic Illness. Medical information and resourses
dealing with topics such as FMS , CFIDS , MPS , MS
, and related ilnesses. Christian support , links
and chat available. Educating about Fibromyalgia ,
family support and children's section included.
Connection This Christian woman shares her story
of living with fibromyalgia (FM / FMS) and offers
support and friendship through her organization.
the Suffering A Christian woman share her experiences
with other about living with various chronic conditions
and requests your stories for a book she is writing
on suffering.
Hope We are a Christian Message Board dedicated
to encouraging, edifying, & building each other
up, with a members only forum for those who Live with
Pain. Here we can discuss issues about our lives that
involves our pain & get encouragement and support
from others who are going through the same things.
It's a great place to learn, share, & grow together.
& Jacki's Place A
very informative and comforting site by a Christian
woman who has multiple chemical sensitivities
/ environmental illness.
is an inspirational Christian support group founded
on the belief that even though we have crps/rsd, there
is hope and life beyond this syndrome. Together, let's
learn how to cope and deal with crps/rsd in positive
ways. Prayer and prayer requests are welcome. Family
and friends and those with other chronic pain conditions
are also welcome.
A Lupus Survivor! Great articles and much caring
in this site by a woman who lives with lupus (SLE).
Invisible Disabilities Advocate Wonderful resources,
articles, support and advocacy for people with invisible
disabilties, chronic conditions and invisible pain.
Health Faith Story A Christian woman shares how
despite her health problems and circumstances how
the Lord has helped me to live for Him.
of Hope A comforting place for those battling
cancer that need a recluse and a Christian atmosphere.
with Fibromyalgia A Christian woman shares her
story and where she finds her hope.
Bit 'O Trouble Tricia shares her new discoveries
through living with cancer.
Cove Web site with nursing home ministry and about
living with fibromyaglia.
Not Alone "Informative and interactive site
for ME/CFS sufferers in Dorset (where I live), or
anywhere else in the world, bringing Christian encouragement
to lonely people and promoting creativity.
Organist925 Here you will find support and resources
for people coping with Crohn's Disease as well as
some pages for my family members and a few internet
groups that I belong to. Organist925 is a Christian
woman who continues to serve God and her church while
dealing with several chronic, incurable diseases,
including Crohn's Disease.
Journey A wonderful site by a man who lives with
Alzheimer's Disease.
a Legitimate Diagnosis, a spiritual healing!
Exploring the reality of MPD/DID and how domestic
and child abuse can affect a chids mental and physical
well being. Support tips for "Supporters"
and "Survivors"! Featuring meditation CD,
and my own thoughts, ideas and theraries of how MPD/DID
affects the entire body. And lots of Spirituality!
New Hope Ministries Dr. John Packo's ministry is one of encouragement to people
coping with the difficulties of life. His own
experiences with cancer led to the writing of his
book Coping with Cancer and other Life-Threatening
Diseases and to the founding of New Hope Ministries.
OurFamily AMN/ALD Community Pages A support site
for families dealing with the leukodystrophy diseases.
Lori's blog is all about running the race of faith
in the midst of a muscle disease. Everything here
is centered around the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
The PICPAIN Network This wonderful
network of sites are designed to meet the needs of
a person who is chronically ill or in pain.
The founder is a Christian woman with 16 years experience
coping with chronic pain and chronic illness.
Rest It is a place where one can find biblical
resources, bible studies, devotionals, where one can
link to support forums for the chronically ill and
those suffering from any form of abuse. as well as
testimonies, a message board for prayer requests and
for others to post their needs or thoughts etc. We
offer support , the love of Jesus , deliverance through
the name of Jesus from addictions and much more.
Praise A very cute page by a Christian woman
who lives with a chronic illness. Writings,
links and encouragement.
Muffin Page Patti shares with us how her kitties
make a difference in how she copes with MS.
and her husband both live with severe chronic
illness and pain and are dedicated Christians.
CFS Page A Christian woman shares words of comfort
and you'll laugh in understanding at her article "Oh,
the Things People Say."
Love An on-line Christian Internet Support Group
for individuals suffering from (RSD) Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy or (CRPS) Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome,
and the family members of patients stricken with this
devastating disease.
Harbor A home for Christians with Porphyria and
Chemical Sensitivities for sharing and prayer.
of Peace This fabulous site offers comfort and
understanding from a Christian who has experienced
panic attacks.
Soul Survivor Debbie
Mumma has a wonderful, comforting site for people
with chronic illness or pain. It includes devotionals,
links, and other writings and resources.
Joints R.A.I.S.E.D, your Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information and Support Center. Whether you are dealing
with a new Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) diagnosis, have
been living with RA for years, or are a family member
or caregiver to someone with RA, Tender Joints is
your place to find Information, Understanding, and
Hip A Christian organization
for people recovering from hip surgery or replacement.
of Love A Christian relief organization committed
to giving people access to church, and life. We want
to reach children and adults around the world by showing
God's love and concern, through the delivery of wheelchairs,
walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, etc.
World Association of Persons with Disabilities
WAPD is a non-profit, non-political organization for
the physically challenged. Containing a chat room,
a newsletter, and a variety of information for the
handicapped, W.A.P.D.'s Web site is a must-see, as
rated by CBS news.

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text: Located in the heart of the exciting International Drive entertainment district the Homewood Suites hotel in Orlando Florida is within walking distance to over 100 restaurants and shops and is located less than one mile from the Orange County Convention Center. The hotel is centrally located to all the major Florida theme parks and offers complimentary transportation to all major attractions.Every spacious one and two bedroom suite features separate living and sleeping rooms a full-size kitchen two or three 25 televisions video cassette player dual-line phones with personal voicemail coffeemaker hair dryer iron and ironing board.The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista - Orlando hotel in Florida is a state-of-the-art green lodging hotel located off Florida I-4 and CR 535 and directly across the highway from Orlando*s Prime Outlets Mall. Strategically situated just 1 mile from the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort and the entrance to SeaWorld the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista - Orlando hotel offers easy access to the spectacular theme parks unique restaurants abundant shops and exciting entertainment that have made this region one of the worlds most popular destinations. This Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista - Orlando hotel is just minutes from the Downtown Orlando business center and fantastic city night life. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista - Orlando hotel in Florida features 102 two-room suites separate living and sleeping areas and 7 two-bedroom suites two separate bedrooms and separate living area and 21 studio suites. All hotel suites have a fully-equipped kitchen full-sized refrigerator microwave oven coffee maker two phones with data ports and complimentary high-speed internet access. DVD players are available at the front desk upon request. Iron and ironing board and hair dryer are standard in all rooms. Make yourself at home.(c) Donvand Limited 2012


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I do not know if I am like the only person super excited for the new D Gray Man! I liked this series when it was released in 2008. Now they revamped this new series and the visuals are amazing.
Just yesterday they announced the release date and it's going to be July 4, 2016. Hmm so now I have to change my Independence Day plans now. This is show TOP PRIORITY!!
D Gray Man follows a boy named Allen Walker (super hot) who is an exorcist. He is part of an organization of exorcists that use a substance called innocence to fight an army of Akuma ruined by Millennium Earl.
Here is a trailer I found online. ENJOY!!! 😈😈😈😈😈


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Many sites are publishing today a statement that Duncan Falconer about the discontinuance of Henry Cavill filming Stratton..
We find very relevant the words of Duncan and reproduced them here:
"In order to dispel certain misguided criticisms, I'd like to be clear that Henry and I are still good friends and we do communicate. He has always been, and remains, one of the most upstanding and correct individuals I have met in civvy street, and he is certainly a rare treat in the film business I can tell you. His integrity runs very deep indeed. In my opinion, he has been faultless in this project and an utter pleasure to work with."
Duncan also said:
"The project hit a serious bump in the road," Duncan reveals. "I cannot even hint at the reasons, which I am sure you can understand. It's my firm belief that 'Stratton' is not over. There are just a few prickly hedges to cut down."
So dear Henry´s fans, we will continue cheering, for surely it will be a pleasure to see this movie, fruit of labor of these two men as committed to integrity. Would not it be just some story, but a great movie.


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There's a song from "RENT"-- actually, just a couple of the lines-- "Halloween":
"How did we get here? How the hell-pan left, close on the steeple of the church.
How did I get here, how the hell?
Christmas! Christmas eve, last year."
Last year I built a gingerbread castle with Sara and Heather and Yael, and then Vera, Moses, Talia, Matt, Laura, Esther, Yosef and Dylan came over and we built, decorated, and ate the gingerbread at my going-away party, because I wasn't going to be around for the New Year's party.
This year I built and ate a gingerbread house with other people-- CB, Rebecca, Ephraim, Orli, and Orly. The gingerbread also got eaten in school by Sara and Akiva. It was...it was kind of sad. I felt kind of sad, because it was so small and I wanted to share it with other people-- friends I made here. But it also was my 1-year aliyahniversary (and everyone else on my flight), which was...also weird.
I repeat..."How did I get here..."
On the upside, a lot of people didn't really get it until they saw pictures and said they wished they would have known what this was and come also. Next year!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.
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It's officially the month of Christmas! Every day in the run up to Christmas Eve I will be sharing with you some of my Christmas favourites that will hopefully inspire you with your Christmas shopping 😉 To kick start my Christmas gift guide, it the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish in their limited edition scent, sweet orange and mint ♥
Over the past couple of months, I've rediscovered this old favourite of mine, the first ever cleanser I used! Over the years I have tried and tested a lot of cleansers, and I always seem to compare it to this. Although now times have changed and they do bring out limited edition scents, they are still just as good as the original! If you're stuck on something to buy anyone, of any age and any skin type then I would highly recommend!
There are a variety of different sizes, kits and even scents on offer on their website. I personally love that you can also get them in 150ml tubes, which means they will not only last longer but you can also give yourself a DIY facial using my tutorial on my YouTube Channel!
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish from £19.75 HERE


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As a writer, I'd use long yet concise words and sentences rather than acronyms at any day of the week. These Internet slangs and acronyms could not be any further from my day-to-day vocabulary, both verbal and in writing. When someone talks in slangs to me, I usually Google the acronym (if I want to look like a Mr-Know-It-All) or in some cases, I simply ask them to explain what does it mean. Recently I've come to a slang which is seemingly widely used on the Internet and decided to look for its meaning on Google. When I Googled "what does SMH mean", here are some of the results that appeared along with the original meaning:
- So Much Hate
- Sup My Homie
- Smooch Me Honey
- Smell My Hair
- Some Men Howl
- Simple Harmonic Motion
But I get it. The Internet is a big and confusing place, even for those who use it on a daily basis. Thanks to the ever-increasing number of acronyms, the social media addicts find it easier to communicate with friends. For instance, this is HIFW I learned that acronyms are actually popular as the language of the Internet. Instead of typing How I Felt When, I simply used an acronym. The more time you spend on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, the more various acronyms you will learn. In this article, we will explain what does SMH stand for and list a few examples of how to use it in texting and in verbal communication.
What Does 'SMH' Mean in Texting?
SMH is a slang abbreviation that stands for "shaking my head" and is used for express disappointment at someone when saying or doing something you find stupid. It is much like headdesk and facepalm, but, well, it's shorter and easier to type. Of course, when someone tells or does something stupid, there are no words to let them know what they just did. However, a shake of your head as if they disappointed you greatly will do the trick.
"What took these writers at Blog Happens so long to finally explain the meaning of this acronym? SMH at them". This is an example of how teens and young adults use the SHM slang on the social media these days to express their annoyance, disappointment or disbelief. In other words, SMH means "your idiocy has me speechless" or "no words can express how I feel about this". Now that you know the SMH meaning, it's only fair if we've given you some examples to help you learn how to properly use this famous SMH acronym.
How to Use SMH in Texting and in Person Communication
Although saying an acronym in a verbal communication would sound weird, it's not a total no-no; you will only appear as a weirdo to those who are unfamiliar with the acronym. In this sort of scenario, those who were unfamiliar with your acronym will most certainly shake their heads at your. Ironic, isn't it? Here are the examples as I hinted.
1. "Cleveland Cavaliers should've definitely been a rougher obstacle to the Golden State Warriors' path to the NBA trophy. I cannot believe they only won 1 game. SMH."
2. "I needed the family car this weekend so I can go on a road trip with my friends to Geneva, Illinois, but my father took it this morning to go fishing at Douglas Park Lagoon, without asking me or whatsoever. SMH."
3. "This guy I know (not a friend of mine, because my friends are awesome AF). This guy had the girl he liked for a long time at his place for a cup-of-coffee-or-better-yet-a-cup-of-wine on her very initiative some time after midnight. And what did they do when she came? They've been playing all kinds of PlayStation games for hours. #SMH."
4. "This guy I know (yes, the same one) has injured his leg, so he went to see a chiropractor. As the chiropractor asked him where did he injure his leg, my friend answered by saying: 'I was at an Aqua Park with my friends, trying all the slides', to which the chiropractor replied: 'I was asking where do you exactly feel pain on your leg. #SMH"
5. "This guy I know, (of course it's the same one) ordered a pizza to his home address. But since the escalator was not in function, he needed to get downstairs and pick up his pizza himself. As soon as he got downstairs, he approached the first vehicle he saw and said: 'Hello. Can I have my pizza, please?'. The girl in the car, confused, smiled at him and told him: 'I'm sorry. I don't have your pizza'. Meanwhile, the pizza service car approached and "my friend" immediately realized what a foolish thing he's done. SMH."


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April 29, 2015
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not protect post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease, and may even cause an increased risk of stroke, according to a review of trials published recently in the Cochrane Library.1
March 27, 2015
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%, bucking the misperception of CVD as a man's disease, according to a recent call for women to reduce their risk from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
February 25, 2015
Pattern of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a strong independent predictor of stroke risk in non-anticoagulated patients, and may help to assess the risk/benefit for anticoagulant therapy, especially in lower risk patients, according to a study published recently in the European Heart Journal.1
January 29, 2015
A study1 from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has found some unexpected changes in haemodynamics following prolonged weightlessness. They observed that, while ambulatory heart rate does not change, systemic blood pressure decreases during prolonged space flight.
December 19, 2014
Numbers of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related incident ischaemic strokes at age ≥80 years have trebled over the last 25 years, despite the introduction of anticoagulants, and are projected to treble again by 2050, along with the numbers of systemic emboli, according to a study published recently in Circulation.1
October 31, 2014
Cooling the pharynx could be a good approach to cooling the brain, according to researchers at Okayama University who set out to determine whether pharyngeal cooling could be administered effectively, and what adverse side effects might occur.1
September 26, 2014
Accidental awareness during general anaesthesia (AAGA) is reported in approximately 1 in every 19,000 cases, according to data from 5th National Audit Project (NAP5).1
August 5, 2014
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving warfarin may be at an increased risk of stroke during the first 30 days of treatment, possibly due to a transient hypercoagulable state at the start of treatment, according to a large study based on British patients published recently in the European Heart Journal.1
June 26, 2014
The effects of postural syndrome, which predominantly afflicts young women, are made worse by poor understanding and inconsistent treatment of the condition, according to a study published recently on BMJ Open.1
May 28, 2014
More than half of all victims of sudden cardiac death in children (SCDc) – defined as SCD in those 1–18 years old – experienced antecedent and/or prodromal symptoms prior to death, according to a nationwide study published recently in the European Heart Journal.1
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Foie Gras Creme Brulee Recipe (+Giveaway)
I've mentioned it in the past; even though it might raise some eyebrows, foie gras, or duck/goose liver, is my guilty pleasure. Maman would always serve this French delicacy during our holiday dinner. If you've never tasted foie gras before, it's like eating a piece of intensely flavored, semi-softened butter.
I got a lovely whole duck foie gras from The Milk Pail Market in Mountain View, CA. Instead of serving it as a main course (I'll publish a main course recipe soon), I added the foie gras to a savory custard and made crèmes brûlées. Obviously, this is not your ordinary vanilla flavored dessert crème brûlée. I made savory crème brulees in the past with ingredients like garlic, so this isn't exactly new territory for me. The result was amazing; foie gras and sweet flavors pair perfectly together. I added specks of foie gras to the custard as well as a large piece in the center of each ramekin. I also topped them with a larger chunk on top of the sugar crust as a reminder of the flavoring inside. I served the fancy starter with toasted bread so the foie gras could be spread onto the toasts.
This weekend giveaway is for Bay Area readers or people who are able to redeem their prize on site. The Milk Pail Market, which happens to be my favorite local market, is generously donating five $25 gift certificates. You could put this to good use and create a marvelous Christmas dinner for your loved ones. At any rate, I love this market; you can find a wide variety of cheeses, (check out the fromage blanc), French products such as Mamie Nova yogurts and tons of other European products as well. And don't forget to try their famous croissants! Be sure to stop by and discover these fabulous ingredients. The address is 2585 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040. To participate to our giveaway, visit our 25 Days of Giveaways page and enter today. Good luck!
Make sure you're a fan of PhamFatale Facebook fan page and the Milk Pail, or follow @Phamfatalecom and tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy, you can just copy and paste this tweet if you'd like: "Five $25 Gift Certificate #Giveaway from @Phamfatalecom and the Milk Pail: http://bit.ly/sp4V7y".
Yields: 6 servings1-½ cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
12 ounces duck foie gras (or any pâté)
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, as needed
1 pinch red chili powder
½ teaspoon combined cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, freshly ground
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
½ teaspoon fleur de sel (or any sea salt)
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Cut 8 ounces of the duck liver into cubes. In a mini-blender, mix the diced duck liver with ½ cup heavy cream and the milk until smooth.
In a saucepan, heat the remaining cream. Bring to a near boil. Turn off the heat and immediately add the duck liver mixture. Strain the dairy liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the large solids, which could be unpleasant.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 2 teaspoons of sugar until they become pale yellow. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, chili powder (if used), nutmeg, clove and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine the dairy liquid with the egg mixture by slowly adding a ladle of the dairy liquid at a time to prevent the yolks from curdling.
Strain one more time through a fine mesh and discard all the solids (if any).
Cut the remaining duck liver into 12 rectangular pieces.
Place one rectangle of foie gras in each ramekin. Fill the ramekins with the crème brûlée custard. Place them in a warm water bath in a deep baking pan. The water should go half-way up the side of the ramekins (at least a 1-½-inch-high level of water). Loosely cover the dish with a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Open the oven, remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. The texture of the crèmes brûlées should be a little jiggly but not liquid (the custard will get firmer and creamier as it cools).
Allow the crèmes brûlées to cool a little.
When serving, sprinkle the top of each cup with sugar, then caramelize with a culinary torch.
Heat a pan and sear the remaining 6 rectangles of foie gras for about 1 minute until golden. Garnish each crème brûlée with the seared foie gras. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.
Serve immediately, at room temperature, with a piece of toast on the side.
Bon appétit!
If you want a more outrageous, delicious flavor, you could add finely chopped truffle mushrooms to the custard.
Poilâne bread.
Our friend Steve from the Milk Pail graciously gave us a loaf of Poilâne bread and duck liver.
My trick for cutting the foie gras cleanly is to dip a sharp knife in boiling water before cutting it.
If you don't own a blow torch, you can place the crèmes brulées under the broiler until the sugar caramelizes. But if you decide to make this dessert quite often as we do, a culinary torch is a good investment.
Set aside the egg whites in the refrigerator and save them for making tuiles cookies, meringues or French macarons.
You can check out more crème brulee recipes.Published By: on December 11, 2011.


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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and LONDON, Feb. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced that it has closed a transaction for the purchase of IO UK's data center operating business in Slough, United Kingdom. The facility, which will be renamed LD10, is in close proximity to Equinix's existing Slough data center campus and will help meet growing demand for digital infrastructure connectivity in the United Kingdom and Europe.
IO UK's facility is a development phase asset, which opened for business in 2015. For the period to December 31, 2015, which is the last fully reported financial period, IO UK generated revenues of approximately $1.4 million. The agreement was signed on January 7, 2017 and the acquisition was completed on February 3, 2017.
Highlights / Key Facts
"London remains a global economic engine, with leading enterprises and cloud service providers making it a primary hub for IT infrastructure. Adding additional interconnection and capacity in this market enables local and international customers to leverage Platform Equinix to meet their changing business needs – whether that is to connect to networks, clouds, or financial markets – Equinix is the place to be."
Additional Resources
About EquinixEquinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects the world's leading businesses to their customers, employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers. In 40 markets across five continents, Equinix is where companies come together to realize new opportunities and accelerate their business, IT and cloud strategies. www.equinix.com.
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Pratapgad is not really a trekking destination and very few trekkers opt to trek up Pratapgad fort. Pratapgad is far more popular as a sightseeing option to the extend that there is a Pratapgad Darshan bus service from Mahabaleshwar. Afzal Khan's tomb is the major landmark in Pratapgad where an annual Urs is held to date.
Pratapgad - Afzhal Khan's Waterloo
Pratapgad fort was the glorious backdrop of Shivaji's legendary battle against Afzhal Khan in 1656, when Shivaji used tiger claws to rip open his opponent's belly. Pratapgad is a strategically located fort in Satara and is a popular and frequented fort due to its proximity to the popular hill station - Mahableshwar. Pratapgad is amongst the highest points in the hills of this region.
The Legendary 'Wagh Nakh'..
The Pratapgad battle between Afzal Khan and Shivaji is more of a legend in which Shivaji killed the mighty seven foot tall Afzal Khan with tiger nails - 'Wagh Nakh'.
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On the to Pratapgad there is a handicraft centre set up within a small campus where different artefacts and handicraft is on display and sale. An exhibition of art and pictures of historic moments in Shivaji's life carved in metal is a stop that you should take.
Pratapgad is located between Poladpur and Mahableshwar. At about 25 Kms from Mahabaleshwar and about 40 kms from Panchgani. A drive down the Ambenali ghat gets you to the Ambenali village from where a deviation takes you to Pratapgad. Being an important sightseeing option from Mahabaleshwar there is a MTDC tourist bus - 'Pratapgad darshan' that takes tourists from Mahabaleshwar to Pratapgad and back
Pratapgad Fort
Shivaji after the battle where he slayed Afzal Khan with the 'wagh nakh' had a tomb built for Afzal Khan befitting the mighty warrior which is a major landmark in the Pratapgad fort.
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Episode 29
"How long?" the operator asked. "They want it bad--"
"Hang on and I'll tell you!"
"Done." Tama chucked the container against the wall and slid the hatch cover back in place. He smeared his hands across his blue jeans, grabbed a bolt, and began screwing it in.
The two mechanics quickly had half the bolts inserted.
"Got it!" The operator disappeared.
"One thousand one! One thousand two!"
Tama joined in. "One thousand five! One thousand six!"
Wendell stood beside the radio, fidgeting with his collar. Come on. Anytime. Nearby, Cervantes was listening to a report from the Emergency center. The pen kept twirling in his hand. At the STurDI?1 controls, the chief operator stood ready, with Fleck beside him. The assistant operator was monitoring reactor level, while further along the curving panel, another man was also on duty.
Wendell checked his wristwatch in the dim light. It had been four minutes since the last report. Come on ... "Level?" he said.
"Minus 32."
"Control!" A voice shot out of the speaker.
Yes. "Control," Wendell said.
"This is Baker." The operator was breathing hard. "STurDI?1 will be ready in 45 seconds! .... Repeat: 45 seconds! .... They were counting it off. You ready?"
Wendell looked to Fleck, who nodded. "We're ready," he said.
"One thousand thirty?seven! One thousand thirty?eight!"
"One thousand forty! One thousand forty?one!
Peering over his shoulder,
"One thousand forty?seven! One thousand forty?eight!"
"Done!" Tama announced.
"On my lap!"
Steve's ear was pressed to the phone, as was Tarelli's at the next desk. The rest of the emergency center had also grown quiet. This time....
His skin sticky and moist,
"Let's go!" Tama said.
In the stillness,
"Holding the pump down!"
"Got it!" The operator knelt to the left of the two men and gripped the thin pipe near the repairs. His hard hat began to slip forward, and he tossed it over his shoulder. "Ready!"
The control room was quiet. Wendell's eyes were fixed on his watch.
"Minus 34 inches," the assistant operator said. He yanked off his glasses and wiped a shirt sleeve across his eyes
Wendell saw the last seconds tick away. Finally. "Forty?five seconds is up, " he announced. He looked toward Cervantes.
"Give them a few more," the operations supervisor said, his eyes narrowed, his face set in a tense gaze. The chief operator waited at the STurDI-1 controls, with Fleck hovering nearby. The additional staff had gathered in a semi?circle a few paces back. Cervantes took a deep breath. "Do it," he ordered. "Start STurDI-1."
"Starting STurDI?1!" the chief operator said as he flipped a switch. "Startup oil pump is ... on!"
The pump bucked again, harder this time, and
"Hang on!" Tama yelled.
"The oil pump is running!" the chief operator said.
Come on! Wendell could just see the indication for the STurDI?1 steam inlet valve. Green. The valve was still closed. Come on! Red! An open valve would allow steam into the STurDI?1 turbine, and then it's attached pump would begin putting water back in the vessel.
Come on!
There! Over his shoulder, at the limit of his vision,
"It's going!" Tama shouted.
First came a groan and a shudder, then a low rumble. His arms begging for relief,
THERE! Wendell saw it. The red light was on.
"Steam valve coming open!" the chief operator said. "... Turbine R.P.M. up! Pump pressure up! ... Inject valve opening ... WE HAVE FLOW! WE HAVE FLOW!"
"Level drop to minus 45!" the assistant operator said. The chilled water STurDI was now pouring into the vessel had quenched the boiling froth surrounding the fuel.
Wendell's hands balled into fists. Come on!
"Minus 48 ....slowing!..."
"Back up," Fleck ordered the water level.
Up! Wendell urged. Up!
"... Slowing ...minus fifty!" the assistant operator continued.
Wendell squeezed his fists even tighter. Turn around! ... Come on, turn!
"... Wait! ..." the assistant operator said, ".... going ... up .... Level's going up! Here it comes! ... 49! ..... 48! ..... minus 45!"
Jesus, Wendell sighed. He unclenched his fingers. Thank you.
Hold...Hold...Hold! His eyes squeezed shut,
"It's running ...!" the operator yelled over the pervasive roar now filling the room.
The pump bucked yet again, and
Tama pitched himself onto the oil?smeared floor and carefully climbed to his feet while the nearby operator released his grip on the outlet pipe.
The operator had stepped behind the turbine to read some gauges on the far wall, and he came back wearing a smile of relief. "It's okay!" he yelled in
Tama leaned closer. "Fucking great!"
It was quiet at the site boundary. A light breeze drifted in from the direction of the plant, a few hundred yards distant, and there was only an occasional click from the geiger counter on Carol's lap. The radio carried some brief traffic as the second offsite team got their own truck into position further downwind.
"Marty, what time did we pull up?" Carol asked.
"About five minutes ago." The driver peeled back his rubber glove to check his watch. "We left around 3:50."
"Fine. Thanks.' Carol continued to stare towards the darkness of Fairview Station, wishing she knew what was happening. Where was
"Team One, Team Two, this is Offsite Leader," the radio said.
Carol picked up the mike. "Team One."
"We are now currently in a General Emergency, two mile evacuation, shelter to five downwind, animals on stored feed."
"No release in progress," the report continued. "Hold position."
"Man, it doesn't sound too hot," Marty said.
"No," Carol agreed. Lord, they're at a General. She struggled not to let concern overwhelm her. "At least nothing's gotten out," she said. "That's good news."
"If something does happen, you think they'll have us take some of those pills?" Included with the truck's supplies were potassium iodide tablets.
"Not unless it looks really bad. They can make you sick."
"This whole thing's making me sick already," Marty said.
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"Do you know anything more?" a deputy inquired over the radio. "People are asking."
"Nothing new," Phyllis replied from her post at the sheriff's office. "The evacuation is a precaution." The patrol car was near Fairview Station. "What's it like out there?" Phyllis asked. "Can you see anything?" Maybe a fire? A glow?
"It's dark at the plant. But I can hear the sirens. Traffic's been steady, and folks are scared."
As she signed off, Phyllis saw the blinking light for the line to Civil Defense headquarters. "Phyllis, we've got a big change," the sheriff said in his rough voice. "No radiation yet, but C.D. has decided to go to a ten mile evacuation zone. Sectors D, E, and F. That's downwind."
Phyllis looked at the county map. Brixton.
Vitaly pressed on the gas as the car headed up the incline towards the end of the cul?de?sac. He felt proud, and strong. In this, the most difficult challenge of his life, everything had gone according to plan. Vitaly Kruchinkin had succeeded in his mission.
Still several houses away, Vitaly turned off his headlights, and punched the button for his garage door. Guiding his car by the glow from a streetlight, he cruised inside and closed the door behind him.
Across the street, in a darkened sedan, there was movement. Taylor Winn had something to report.
"Level is still rising! Minus 33!" the assistant operator said.
"Torus temperature now 132," the chief operator added. Steam from the STurDI-1 turbine was heating up the water in the big tank.
Looking good. Wendell stood back, watching the three men at the panels. At 3500 gallons a minute, the reactor vessel would soon be refilled.
"We've got high rads in the torus!" the third operator reported. "700 R!"
"Well," Fleck said, "we cracked up some fuel."
"Steve, bad news," Cervantes said into the phone.
"Damn," Steve murmured as he heard the report. Gas from cracked fuel rods was now passing through the STurDI?1 turbine and down into the torus. Radiation levels in the huge tank had risen to a hundred times normal. Steve looked over at Tarelli, who was shaking his head in disappointment.
"Didn't get lucky," Tarelli said.
"As long as it stays where it is," Steve replied, "I won't complain."
Finish tightening the tank cover.
STurDI?1 was in trouble again.
End Post 29
"Torus rad levels still going up."


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3 Defendants were sentenced for their involvement in a scheme to use "straw borrowers" to obtain residential construction loans. The scheme defrauded the bank of approximately $20 million:
Christopher A. Upchurch, 34, Meridian, Idaho, a Nampa, Idaho building contractor, did residential construction under the name of Inline Construction, LLC. Upchurch was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison by visiting United States District Judge William F. Downes. Upchurch was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he completes his prison term and pay $633,634 in restitution to Zions Bank.
Barbara L. Cobos, 37, Mountain Home, Idaho, a loan officer at Zions Bank, received approximately $125,000 in kickbacks from Upchurch in order to assure funding of fraudulent loan applications. Cobos was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by Judge Downes. Cobos was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after she completes her prison term and to pay $125,000 in restitution to Zions Bank.
Nicholas R. Gossi, 27, Boise, Idaho, worked first for a bank and later as a mortgage broker, and is alleged to have received "finder fees" from Upchurch to locate people willing to have their identities used to obtain the fraudulent loans. He pled guilty to submitting a false loan application to a mortgage lender. Gossi was sentenced to six months in federal prison, followed by six months of home detention. Gossi was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he completes his prison term and to pay restitution to National City Bank in an amount to be determined later.
Nicholas Coats, 29, Meridian, Idaho, a real estate agent, is alleged to have received approximately $49,500 in finder fees for locating "straw buyers." Max Reich, 32, Boise, Idaho, received approximately $67,900 in finder fees for similar work. Coats and Reich are scheduled to be sentenced on May 4, 2009.
As previously reported by Mortgage Fraud Blog, the scheme began in October 2004 and lasted until November 2005. Once straw buyers were located, their information was used as the borrowers' on residential construction loan applications. In many cases, the loan applications overstated the "borrower's" income and credit, and falsely said that they were planning to build "owner-occupied" homes. Upchurch and others also forged the "borrowers" names on loan documents.
The 49 fraudulent applications would have totaled approximately $20 million, had they all been drawn down in full. The applications were not reviewed or approved by supervisory officials at Zions Bank.
Once the fraudulent loans were approved, Upchurch had the straw borrowers sign blank draw requests, so that he could draw on the loans at any time. He then filled out the draw requests for specific construction purposes, but diverted a substantial amount of the loan proceeds for his own personal benefit.
Cobos and Gossi entered guilty pleas in September 2008. Upchurch entered a guilty plea in November 2008.
United States Attorney Tom Moss commended the investigative efforts of the Boise office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which resulted in the convictions in this case.


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Building your flood defences
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was referring to the salty sea surrounding him and not the flood across the north of England, the Scottish Borders and Kerala in India, where there is indeed water, water everywhere and none of it safe to drink.
I don't have any firsthand knowledge of the Indian monsoon and subsequent floods but although not as badly flooded as Cumbria, we in Durham have had our fair share of floods both this week and before. The downpour can only be described as Biblical and the winds that accompanied the rain were equally terrifying, particularly if like me you were driving north up the A68 at the time.
Much has been said about the unpredictability of the weather, that nobody could have foreseen the sheer volume of water that fell (more in 24 hours than usually falls in a month). Most flood defences were breached but the time they did hold back the water gave people more time to prepare to evacuate. Not ideal but better than nothing.
What flood defences do you have? Not for your house but for you. As we come to the end of the year most of us give some time to reflect over what we have achieved and what didn't go quite according to plan. This year, why not spend some time reflecting a bit further and consider your strengths and weaknesses. We often think we already know what they are, but as we grow older we change and just as the clothes we bought when we were in our twenties probably no longer fit or suit us, so our characteristics also evolve and change.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is like building your own flood defences. When you know where you are likely to struggle you are better prepared and ready to ask for help or support. When you know your strengths then you are in a position to raise the bar a little and perhaps achieve far more than you originally expected.
Take some time today to review your flood defences and make sure that they are in tip top condition to protect you over the coming year.


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Sometimes promising seasons are cut down. DeMatha football started out hot, but then suffered consecutive losses to league foes Gonzaga, Good Counsel, and Saint Johns College. The Stags managed to beat Bishop McNamara and Archbishop Carroll to finish as the fourth playoff seed in the WCAC but they lost 14-17 to Saint John's College in the first round. We must admit that we were a little sad about the 6-5 overall record and a fourth place finish in the WCAC – until we remembered that we had another picture of Alexis Savage to post.
The Howard Bison football team also started hot when they registered a win at a UNLV and a close loss to Kent State, two FCS schools. The University of Richmond put a chill on when they destroyed the Bison 68-21 in September. Then North Carolina Central University left the normally potent offense frozen when they orchestrated a 13-7 victory in DC. Howard (7-4) eventually finished second in the MEAC despite losing to Hampton University in what we like to call the Bourgeoisie Bowl and missed their sliver of an opportunity to play in the Celebration Bowl, instead.
All of that losing makes us sad. Look people, studies have shown that the majority of teenage boys like modest pictures of extremely hot women so we're really just providing a serviceable means of introduction here. Let the Ooh La La's of the Howard University Showtime Marching Band take you away from all of this.
We are better now. Don't give up on us! We're not going to let some silly football games get in the way of making some real progress on this blog. We're total homers for DeMatha Catholic High School for Boys and Howard University, here. We're never going to pretend to be anything else even if the analytics say that we should diversify for greater SEO appeal. We aren't in it for the short term game, are we? We're in this thing for the long haul.
For instance, don't talk to us about how well your child reads at three-years-old. Talk to us about how well your child reads at thirty. That seems to be a better measurement of a job done well. We are all about progress here on The Chronicles Of Six and both football teams are up to challenges ahead. To lay some more smooth Black vernacular on you, DeMatha is certainly going to DeMatha. Caylin Newton has three more years of eligibility at Howard University but he was already named the MEAC Rookie of the Year.
You know How It Goes Down… We're going to continue to keep you posted.


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Having set their sights on Russia, Japan and North Africa most recently, it was now time for Ave Noctum to fall in the firing line of Hail Of Bullets' immense armoury. Rather than the blood, shit and severed limbs which we were worried might result from lobbing charged questions at these war mongers, instead what we got in return was an extremely amiable and informative Ed Warby. (And indeed what a bastion for intelligent metal the former Gorefest drummer proved himself to be…)
AN: May I begin by stating that your new album will most definitely be on my top ten albums of 2013 list. How satisfied are you with 'III The Rommel Chronicles' and what have the reviews been like so far?
EW: Now that's a fine way to start an interview, haha! Seriously couldn't be happier, the reviews are all very good, most along the lines of "best one yet" and that's what you want to hear the most as a musician that's just spent a full year working on an album.
AN: The music shifts gears like an armoured machine throughout much of the album – from the build up to battle in the slow parts to the frantic fight in the fast. How demanding is the writing process when translating these events in both lyrics and music? 'Death of a Field Marshal', for instance, sounds like a lot of thought went into capturing the scene…
EW: Doing a concept album is a tricky thing, but luckily Martin was able to determine early on how many songs he needed to tell his story, and what the chronology was going to be like. So I could structure the entire album around his notes and build it up from there. We knew the suicide of Rommel needed a tragic, doomy song and like you say we put a lot of work into that one. I wrote a doom song at first but it was too much 11th Hour, so I ended up writing this one together with Paul who steered things in a more "death metal" direction. It turned out great, especially with Martin's desperate delivery of the lyrics and the spoken bit. The ending is a nod to Ennio Morricone, by the way, who's of course the master of musical lyricism.
AN: Obviously the previous two albums centred around theatres of World War Two, so I was quite surprised to find out that the new HOB would be a biopic. Where did the inspiration for an album specifically about Erwin Rommel come from?
EW: Africa seemed like the most logical subject to tackle, but we didn't want to do another concept album just like the previous two. So Martin came up with the idea to focus on Rommel instead, which enabled us to incorporate Africa into the story yet broaden the scope significantly. Martin is the war-buff in the band, he reads loads of books on the subject and is a walking, talking war encyclopedia, all he needs is half a word and off he goes.
AN: For me, the idea of covering an individual's career through the war was very clever as it touches on a few of the different phases and places that were involved. In what ways was it different condensing one man's life into an album than the entire Eastern Front or Pacific Campaign?
EW: Martin keeps very much to himself when he writes lyrics, so much this time that we regularly wondered if we still had a singer, so I'd say it's not an easy task. I think the biggest challenge is turning a historically accurate text into a song lyric that can be performed with conviction and doesn't read like a boring history lesson. Martin really made Rommel come alive but I know it cost him many frustrating hours, days, weeks…
AN: Since living in mainland Europe, I've had a much greater sense of how raw WW2 still is as a subject than when living in the UK. As your average person would simply consider a figure like Rommel to be a representation of Nazism, did you hesitate at all before dedicating a whole album to him? Has any of your previous subject matter made you think twice before putting it out?
EW: I'd be lying if I said no. We had to think long and hard about the possibility of a ban in Germany, or a backlash from the anti-fascism movement. But we trusted Martin enough to come up with a balanced set of lyrics and anyone with half a brain can tell we're not glorifying a Nazi here. I still remember our first show on German soil though, it was our 3rd gig ever and I had no idea how the audience would react to a song like Berlin. It rained like hell, and I thought we were dead meat when Martin made a crack about losing the war to those retreating to their dry tents, but amazingly enough he got away with it and by the end the front rows were literally in tears; an unforgettable moment.
The only "compromise" we made was the artwork. At first we thought about putting a bust of Rommel on the cover, but Metal Blade felt (and rightly so) that would be too controversial for the mainstream retailers so we decided to go for something more neutral (which gave us a much better cover in the end).
And yes, we sometimes get some dipshit calling us Nazis on Facebook, but there's not much we can do about that.
AN: As someone who is completely ignorant of the German language, I must confess that the use of German in tracks like 'DG-7' and 'Death of a Field Marshal' really adds to the atmosphere and authenticity of the material. Could you elaborate on what the passages in these songs mean?
EW: In DG-7 Martin repeats the word Gespensterdivision, which means ghost division. Rommel had found a secret passageway to the channel, so his division was able to appear and disappear like ghosts. The spoken part in 'Death Of A…' is Rommel expressing his worries about how history will portray him.
AN: Would you consider an album based around the Allied perspective? Do you have any ideas about where the next record might go concept-wise – will it (fingers crossed…) still be WW2?
EW: Right now we're just happy we were able to bring this mammoth undertaking to a successful end so a new album is not something on our minds yet. But who knows what Martin will come up with? I honestly have no idea. Maybe we'll do an album with some shorter "concepts", and that would certainly leave room for something about the Allies.
AN: My interest in WW2 originated with my grandparents who both served in the RAF. I would be interested to know where the concept/interest in WW2 as a conflict originally came from for HOB (collectively or individually)? Were the works of previous metal bands a big influence?
EW: That was all Martin's idea, he's deeply into the subject and his lifelong dream had been to do a concept album about the Eastern Front, so when HoB came along he saw that as the perfect vehicle for his dream. We all have a more than fair interest in the subject obviously, but not as strong as Martin.
AN: As far as I'm aware, Ed Warby (HOB drummer) has produced all of the band's albums with Dan Swanö on mixing duties. What does Dan bring out in HOB's atmospheric brand of death metal?
EW: Dan makes us sound our best, he has a perfect understanding of the tonal qualities our style of music needs and he also realizes that while we play old-fashioned music we don't want to sound dated. So he magically fuses old and new into a pummeling sound that's almost as important as the songs themselves.
AN: In the last decade there was only a handful of releases that I really kicked myself for not getting when they came out. Top of this list is 'The Warsaw Rising' EP which seemed to vanish pretty quickly. Is there any chance of a reissue in the future for morons like myself?
EW: Well, releasing something as a limited edition and then doing a repress is generally frowned upon, so probably not… We did just release a split single on Cyclone Empire which has an alternative mix of Warsaw Rising, so maybe you could snap that one up?
AN: Do you sense that there is a greater audience for the punishing style of death HOB plays now than there might have been, say, ten years ago? How has being a member of HOB compared to the initial years of being in Asphyx, Gorefest or Thanatos?
EW: When we just started there weren't many bands around doing the old school thing, so we really felt there was a void that needed filling. Nowadays it's become quite fashionable to say you play old school DM so the impact has been diluted some, but the audience is definitely there. We just got word that we entered the German charts, which in this day and age is truly amazing. But it's nothing like the 90s, the golden years of death metal. When I joined Gorefest it seemed that death metal was the most popular style of music, we sold huge amounts of albums and played gigs all year long; amazing times. It's not like that anymore, obviously.
AN: Speaking of which, can we expect any action from the above bands soon (or indeed a re-resurrection of Gorefest)?
EW: I know Thanatos have plans to record a new album, so definitely keep an eye out for that. Not sure what Asphyx are up to, and I wouldn't hold my breath for a Gorefest reunion (unless you enjoy being blue in the face that is).
AN: What are the live plans in support of 'III The Rommel Chronicles'? Is there any chance of a European-wide tour?
EW: Afraid not, we all have regular jobs and Paul's a teacher (I kid you not) so we're restricted to school holidays. We actually prefer to do weekend shows, festivals, fly-ins, stuff like that. It's way more effective, and instead of losing money you actually make some from time to time.
AN: Finally, '…Of Frost and War' is one of my all-time favourite albums. I had been reading a lot about the Eastern Front when all of a sudden a death metal super-group appears to translate the unimaginable suffering, misery and horror of it into music. What are your recollections of making this album, and was it a case of intentionally confronting listeners with the maximum possible barbarity from day one?
EW: That was most definitely the plan! We all played death metal before but this had to be the most crushing, face-ripping, earthshaking death metal album ever and we put everything we had into making it. I remember putting Dan through hell during mixing, asking for more guitars, more heaviness, lose the drums if we have to but it has to sound HUUUUGE! Musically the album almost plays like a compilation of everything we love about death metal too, I still think it's a great record.
AN: If there are any final words you would like to leave for the readers out there, please feel free to unleash them here…
EW: I tend to talk so much by the time this inevitable question comes I've run out of things to say so I'll just leave it at… cheers!
AN: Thanks very much for answering these questions and a massive HAIL for what you're doing!
EW: Thank you for a fun interview!
(Interview by Jamie)


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From QWERTY to Colemak
Eventually I made the move.
I type most of the time when I work. My left hand hurts from time to time as one of its nurves was cut in an surgery accident when I was a kid, and my left hand could not type as comfortably and fast as my right one. In my 20+ years of playing with keyboards, the pain keeps bothering me. Well I hope not any more, or not as often, after this switch.
Last month when I was browsing a mechanical keyboard forum, I saw people talking about alternative keyboard layouts, Dvorak, Colemak, Walkman etc. It's not my first time hearing about these layouts: they tried to replace QWERTY by arranging the most used keys in the home row, so people can type faster. Not interested, I was. With QWERTY I type at about 80 WPM, good enough for coding and email. However, I then came across this article showing a wonderful heat distribution of QWERTY keyboard and a Colemak one:
The comparison clearly shows the most frequently pressed keys in QWERTY are distributed across the rows, while in Colemak they are all in the home row. There is another research claims that Colemak puts right hand into more use: perfect for my case!
Then I decide it is time for me to switch.
It is always the first step that costs. Ih the first few days, I felt nothing but frustration: it seems like the fingers don't belong to me anymore. After 20 years, I don't even know how to type! In the first week I practised everyday, yet I was typing at about 35 WPM. I used the 'cold turkey' method, and therefore my work suffered in the slow typing as well.
The second week I thought about giving up, mostly because I could not bear the impact to my work. Especially when coding with a colleague behind me, I had to explain I was in the transition to a new keyboard layout blah blah. Mine! I screwed myself! But soon after I realize there is no way back: because I practiced a lot, part of my muscle memory has adapted the Colemak layout. So when I tried to switch back to QWERTY, I could not type either! I will never forget the feeling: the nerves connecting my brain and the fingers are broken. I can see the fingers, but they are not at my command...
Well this might be just a good thing. I quickly decided to continue the journey to Colemak. And about 1 month later, my average speed is above 50 WPM, sometimes over 65 WPM. Not bad for fhe first month! And at this speed I can pretty much get my work going without much delay.
And I have to say Colemak really make typing a much more enjoyable experience: the layout is optimized to achieve the 'flow' of typing. Typing many words in Colemak feels like playing the piano and your fingers are just following the flow of keys. I was good enough in QWERTY but I never enjoy typing with the layout. With Colemak I feel the comfort and fun while typing. This is amazing and you have to experience it yourself to tell. Now I understand the comment by most of the users coming from QWERTY to Colemak: I will never go back.
Now I am confident that given some time, I will be able to come back to the speed I had with QWERTY, or maybe even faster. But spped is not the number 1 factor in this transition. I am more comfortable with working on a Colemak keyboard for a long time.
One note for those who would also like to make the switch: get yourself a programmable keyboard, likely and preferrably, a mechanical keyboard. With the keyboard you will be able to program it to the Colemak layout. And with the keyboard you will not worry if a PC or a laptop has install the software to support Colemak. I find it very helpful and besides, a mechanical keyboard is much better than those $5 membrane ones!
If you work more than 4 hours with a keyboard, you deserve Colemak and a good mechanical keyboard. =)


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My love of pho has no borders. It even follows me to Red Deer. After spending the day at Bower Mall, which is a good mall now but I miss MMMMmmmmMuffin and San Fransisco, we decided it was time for lunch. And for Big M and I, this brought on a craving for pho. Mom had taken me to a Vietnamese plade behind the Superstore (where I worked in the early 90s) before, so we went again.
Pho Thuy Dong Vietnamese Restaurant is much bigger and fancier since we were there last. They must be doing well as they have taken over the place next door and now run one of the biggest pho places, with the nicest decor, that I have been in. I said it before with the Momo sushi review, but wow. My favorite pho place in Burnaby is a hole in the wall with some pictures of Vietnam taped to the wall along with menu photos. Nothing like this:
I found it interesting how stepping up the decor made me expect more from the food. When you walk into a stripped down restaurant, you expect stripped down food. I expected fancy food from Pho Thuy Dong. It wasn't fancy, but it was tasty.
Did you spot the other difference..... Forks! No bin of spoons and chopsticks. I wondered if they were going to bring them with the meal or not...
As we do, we started with the spring rolls. Deep Fried Spring Rolls served with fish sauce (5) $5.99
They were okay. They were tasty enough but they could have been cooked longer. I really like spring rolls that are stuffed full of tasty pork instead of fillers. These were more like egg rolls.
Big M went with his favorite pho: Medium rare beef & beef meatball rice noodle soup $5.99 (they did bring chopsticks for the soup)
He liked it. He would have liked to see more meat (seems to be a theme with us!) but he said the broth was tasty and there was a good portion of noodles. He also used a bit too much of the Sriracha which was fun to watch for Mom and I.
I branched out a bit and chose the: Medium rare beef, Vietnamese ham, beef & pork meatball rice noodle soup- $5.99 (spicy indicator beside this one in the menu)
I really liked this soup. There was just enough spiciness to make it fun, and not painful, to eat. I really wanted to try the Vietnamese ham which was a nice addition to the balls. I didn't enjoy the pork ball as much as the meat ball but a very tasty pho.
Mom had the most interesting pho of the day: Hu Tieu My Tho Style- wonton, shrimp, crab, BBQ pork, Vietnamese ham with transparent noodles- $5.99
That was a good portion of meat! She really enjoyed this soup.
We were happy to be able to have pho in the RD. According to Urbanspoon there are quite a few pho places now. Hooray!
Note to my Mom- Remember how hard it used to be to find a place to eat in Red Deer when I was a vegan? Ah, the crazy times of the early 90s when every salad in Red Deer had meat (and the waiters were confused when I asked them to take it out- "but it's *in* there"), Safeway didn't sell tofu and you wouldn't cook for me. Good times!


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Carrollton is located in Denton County, Dallas County and Collin County in the state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 119,097 making it the twenty-third most populous city in the state of Texas. Carrollton is a suburb of Dallas and in 2008, Carrollton was selected as the 15th best small city to live in the United States by Money magazine.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,406, and the median income for a family was $68,672. Males had a median income of $45,469 versus $32,997 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,746. About 4.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.


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WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- Relying solely on brain signal manipulation, monkeys have learned to operate human-like robotic arms to feed themselves, U.S. researchers reported Wednesday.
This cutting-edge development in the field of neuro-prosthetics was made possible by linking up neural pathways in the voluntary movement region of the monkey's brain to a specially designed computer software program. In turn, the monkey's mental "firings" were turned into fluid and natural prosthetic movements -- enabling arm-restrained primates to grip and eat marshmallows and fruit with a claw-like robotic hand.
"This a step on the way to fully mobile arms and dexterous prosthetic hand that will be controlled with brain activity recorded directly from the individual brain cells," said the study's lead author, Andrew Schwartz, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The research, published Wednesday in the online edition of Nature, is being touted as a significant advance towards designing functional prosthetic devices for fully paralyzed individuals.
As such, it is a real-world leap beyond Schwartz' own previous endeavors, which explored similar brain-machine connections that would enable monkeys to use their thoughts to manipulate cursor movements on a computer screen.
As with the earlier effort, the current work, done by a research team at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, focused on the primary motor cortex -- the part of the brain where thousands upon thousands of nerve cells fire in unison to issue voluntary movement instructions.
Unable to chart the massive number of neural firings typical of movement control, the researchers inserted probes the width of human hairs into approximately 100 neurons located in this brain region in two rhesus monkeys. The probes were then linked directly to a computer outfitted with a complex piece of software capable of reading and expanding upon the selected electrical impulses, to fill in the blanks and paint a full picture of movement intent.
The researchers then restrained the monkeys' own arms, after which they used a computer to instruct the robotic arms to grab food and bring it to the monkeys' mouth.
After repeatedly observing the computer-controlled process, the monkeys were given several hours a day to practice launching and mimicking the robotic movement simply by means of neural signaling. After several days of trial and error, the monkeys eventually came to take full control of the arms -- displaying a consistent adeptness at initiating and completing brain-signal-controlled prosthetic movements.
The researchers concluded, in fact, that the monkeys ultimately came to view the arms as extensions of their own bodies.
Schwartz said that he and his colleagues are already working on improving their current achievements.
"Right now we can control the arm very well in three dimensions," he explained. "We can reach and grasp with a simple gripper. But there's no dexterity, no fingers. So we're trying to go way beyond what we've already accomplished by adding wrist and finger control in the next year or two. And we're making good progress."
"And in the next couple of years I'm quite sure there'll be humans walking around with these kind of implants," Schwartz added. "I don't think it's very far away at all. In fact, other teams have already implanted a few people with versions of these kind of devices --although they haven't yet matched the kind of performance we achieved with our work."
John F. Kalaska, a professor of neuroscience at the Universite de Montreal in Quebec, said that while several different labs are busy exploring the promise of neuro-prosthetic science, Schwartz's is the first to successfully put the various pieces of the puzzle together.
"This study team is by no means the only one looking into this, and much of this technology has been used elsewhere," noted Kalaska. "But this team has clearly shown proof of principle that the concept is workable."
"This is important," he added, "because there are hundreds of thousands of neurological patients that have severe motor difficulties caused by disease and spinal cord accidents. Severely disabled patients. And they have no quality of life, they have no independence. So if you can somehow develop a technology that allows these people to simply think about what they want to do and have a device simply do it for them as a result, you can give them a quality of life that they didn't have before. You can take their intentions, and turn them into reality."
More information
To learn more about robotic limbs, visit the Society for Neuroscience.


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Washington: Multiple gunshots were fired from a moving vehicle outside the Delaware residence of US Vice President Joe Biden, the Secret Service said on Sunday as it launched an investigation into the incident.
Biden and his family were not at home when the firing happened last night at around 8.25 pm local time.
According to Secret Service spokesman, Robert Hoback, at about 8.25 pm residents of the Biden's neighbourhood saw a vehicle drive past at a high speed, fleeing the scene.
About 30 minutes later, a vehicle tried to pass a New Castle County police officer securing the outer perimeter of Biden's residence, which resulted in the driver being arrested and charged with resisting arrest, officials said.
The driver is being questioned.
The Delaware home, where Bidens spend many weekends and commute back to Washington for the work week, is several hundred yards from the main road where the shots rang out.
Security has been beefed up in and around the residence and also that of Vice President and his family too.
"The Secret Service is working closely with the New Castle County Police on investigating this incident," the Secret Service said in a statement.
The Vice President's spokesperson declined to comment.


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Sheriff's Office Investigating Burglarized Homes In Alcova
The Natrona County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating several burglaries that have taken place in the Pelican Ridge area in Alcova, according to a news release from Sgt. Aaron Shatto on Sunday morning.
If you visit your cabin and learn you have been a victim of a burglary, leave the cabin immediately.
You should then contact the sheriff's office.
If you are a victim of a burglary, or have information about these burglaries, please contact the Natrona County Sheriff's Office at Central Dispatch at 235-9282.
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Durham Wargames Group show.Old Glory UKPosted by Andy - Old Glory UK 24 May, 2017 14:06:57
Now regular readers will know that"officially" Old Glory UK don't go to this show .However equally I have been going to it for the past 6 or seven years with my Wargames Group and putting on demo games . This year is no exception.
The game this year will be a 40mm Wars of the Roses encounter with the majority of the figures coming from the Romanoff miniatures Wars of the Roses and Late Medieval range
As always you can order stuff to pick up at the show- save yourself a few quid on postage- Simply email me direct on
and I'll sort it out and let you know prices and so forth.
So this is where we will be on June 10th . It should ,as always, be a good fun day.
Andy OGUK
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Artist Bio:
Tay Ining (b. 1988, Singapore) works at a metalworking shop. As an artist, she explores the neglected creative potential of fabrication industries in Singapore. Her recent works have addressed the linguistic and conceptual concerns with mechanical phenomena and depicted objects. They are inspired by her encounters with the transformation of metal in the factory.
Ining did her B.F.A. at Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media in 2011, majoring in Interactive Media. She is a participant of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology GAMBIT (2010) program and a recipient of the National University of Singapore SHAPE (2014) grant, both of which were overseas internship experiences in the United States. Her recent works include AGAINST WALL VIEWING THE, an installation with metal wall hooks and artworks fallen off the wall at Shophouse 5, POCK POCK ROCK, a site-specific arrangement with newly built metal structure and hidden debris at OH! Open House's Potong Pasir, and BARE STEEL, SNOW BLANKET, an effect of water freezing and condensation upon mild steel using a refrigeration system, that won the Noise Singapore Award 2015.
At the MIG welding Station in the metal workshop
Artist Statement:
Ining ended her work contract as an User Experience designer in Pittsburgh not long ago. When she returned to Singapore, she took a keen interest in her family's metal manufacturing business. Interestingly, the company is the same age as her. She is milking it of all its worth for the sake of art.
Working in the metal workshop has allowed the artist to introduce something new and odd to the existing industrial process in the factory. She aspires to build up her craftsmanship and close the gap on conceptual art, making artwork as she experiments with metalworking. Interestingly though, she comes out with unusual approaches of using the existing equipment to work with metal and the factory workers around her start to ponder on the purpose of art. At the end of each day, she contemplates among the firey sparks and deafening noises from the labour.
In the artist's own words, "As a metal fabricator, I am accustomed to considering the practical, functional aspects of metal structures, such as how strong the material is, and the preventive measures that can be taken against rusting. But in my artistic pursuits, I wish to break away from this. Rust has been my love, and it is the starting point of my works. I focus on Ferrum (Fe), also known as Iron as we call it in English, as an element in the periodic table. Mild steel has always been the main material in my work. It is an alloy with the usual composition of 99% iron element and 1% carbon + others. I have to be cautious though, because my prior knowledge of working with iron as a material may work against my attitude towards iron as an element, as a poetic substance. For instance, the conventional mind does not consider iron as being capable of evaporation, but in reality, it actually is under incredibly high temperatures."
While she figures the potentials of metalworking, juggles her artistic visions and craftsmanship, she also helps other creatives realise their projects through the use of her metal workshop's facilities. Making art for others helps her discover how knowledge and experience are imparted from one person to another.
Approach her for help if you need to make something – whatever it is – she would love to join in the fun.
Artist CV can be downloaded here. [Link]
Studio Library Catalogue [Link]


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"The East", or sometimes "Eastlands", refers to the large region Middle-earth including the lands of Rhun and beyond.
In the time of the Two Trees of Valinor and the First Age of Arda, the Eastlands were the location of the inland Sea of Helcar, the mountain range of Orocarni (Mountains of the East), Cuiviénen, the birthplace of Elves, and Hildórien, the birthplace of Men in the first year of the sun. After the destruction of Beleriand, the shape of the region changed considerably becoming more of dried land consisting of scattered woodlands and lowlands. The Sea of Helcar disappeared, possibly shrinking into the smaller Sea of Rhûn, Cuiviénen merged with the land and was no longer along the coast, Hildórien still bordered the East Sea to its east; however, both of these realms were probably no longer inhabited as they once were. The Orocarni Mountains still remained intact and unbroken.
The Elves and Dwarves (in the mountains) were the first to inhabit the East and still continued to do so even after many Elves left on the Great Journey to Valinor. Later during the First Age, Men inhabited the land and quickly spread into the west but only the tribes of the Edain moved into the Beleriand escaping the Dark Powers, while the earlier Easterling tribes stayed and continued to serve them.
Throughout the Second and Third ages, the region still continued to be inhabited by the Easterlings who completely dominated the area and still served the Dark Powers. The Easterlings also sometimes refer to their land as the Land of the Rising Sun. Dwarves probably still lived in the Orocarni mountain range as well as other men and creatures. The Blue Wizards - Pallando and Alatar were said to have gone out there in wagons, but never returned. However, Tolkien never expanded much on this area.
Generally, throughout the three ages of Middle-earth the east has often been the source of those who served Morgoth and Sauron and other enemies of the Free Peoples.
- The Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion
- The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 5, 39, 181 & 185


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Click here for details on the 2019 LSJI >
The Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) is a formation program for the Partners and Brothers in the Region based on the Gospel and our Lasallian vocation to the promotion of social justice and service to the poor. Developed by Partners and Brothers, it is a response to the call from both grassroots Lasallians and General Chapters of the Brothers for programs that strengthen "association for educational services of the poor."
The purpose of LSJI is to promote the continuing process of conversion to solidarity with persons in poverty and to provide an authentic response to the Gospel and our Lasallian vocation. It is designed to be experiential, educational, creatively practical, and reflective. LSJI seeks to help participants draw closer to the world of the poor in order to be evangelized by them. LSJI embodies the Lasallian commitment to association for the educational service of the poor and the rights of children.
LSJI consists of four integrated components:
- a face-to-face encounter with persons living in poverty,
- an examination of the Lasallian tradition and the Church teachings on poverty and social justice, as well as sociological and economic commentaries on these issues,
- a community of Lasallians who will pray together and further discern their Lasallian vocation,
- an exploration of their roles in creating programs of social justice as catalysts for influence and change in their local ministries.
LSJI is open to all Lasallians who are engaged in Lasallian ministries across the Region.
Past locations and topics have been Immigration in Tucson, AZ and El Paso, TX; Gang Violence in Chicago, IL; Homelessness in San Francisco, CA; and Civil Rights in Memphis, TN.
"[LSJI] was jam-packed with relevant and important activities and events that coalesced into an informative and educational formation experience."
— Mary Hesser, Christian Brothers High School Principal, Sacramento, CA
LSJI News
LSJI Examines Urban Challenges in Philadelphia, Camden (August 17th, 2018)
LSJI Studies Immigration Issues (August 18, 2017)
LSJI Shines Light on Human Trafficking (July 27, 2016)
LSJI Examines Violence and Peacemaking in Chicago Neighborhoods (August 05, 2015)
LSJI Provides Experiential Program on Immigration Actualities (July 24, 2014)
LSJI Highlights Impact of Violence and Peacemaking (August 23, 2013)
LSJI Explores the Realities of Immigration (July 27, 2012)
LSJI 2011 Focuses on Civil Rights (July 29, 2011)


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Heimel named new head coach for University of Providence
October 19, 2017
The University of Providence's (Great Falls, Montana) plans for its newly announced men's ice hockey team are moving fast. Less than a week after announcing the addition of the varsity program for the 2018-19 academic year, Argo athletics has hired Great Falls Americans Head Coach Jeff Heimel to be the first men's ice hockey coach in the school's history.
Heimel will finish out the current season with the American's, a junior hockey team that competes in the North American 3 Hockey League, while simultaneously beginning the recruiting process for the Argo program.
"We started talking to Jeff just to get a better understanding of what it would time to put a hockey program together, and then when we talked about the intangibles that we look for in our coaches, we realized that all of those things describe Jeff Heimel," UP Vice President for Athletics Dave Gantt said. "So we got serious about talking to him about being the head coach. It just makes sense, because the success he's had has really come with the age group of the kids he's going to be coaching at the University of Providence."
In his six years as Head Coach and General Manager for the Americans, Heimel has built a consistent winner with a combined record of 174-73-13. Under his leadership the team has won two Frontier Divisional Playoff Championships and as the 2013-14 AWHL League Finals Runner-Up. He has earned the respect of his peers, being selected to coach the NA3HL Top Prospects Divisional Team in 2014-15 and 2015-16 and the U18 Prospects team in 2016-17. He was also named AWHL Coach of the Year in 2014.
Not only has Heimel consistently won with the Americans, but the job has also given him a wealth of experience managing schedules, budgets, travel, and other administrative duties as well as experience recruiting, coaching, and mentoring college age athletes.
The junior hockey system provides a number of unique similarities to collegiate athletics beyond a shared age range for the participating athletes. Just like collegiate coaches, junior hockey coaches have the pressure of bringing in recruiting numbers to drive revenue. Coaches at that level also have to deal with young players who are living away from home for the first time.
Heimel's abilities to handle all of those systems, but particularly mentor the young men are a big reason for both his decision to transition to college athletes and UP's desire to bring him into the fold.
"I've always wanted to coach college hockey. It's been a longtime dream of mine. We always assumed that in order to do that we would have to move, which was problematic because we were married here, our two kids were born here, and this is a special place for us," Heimel said. "By God's will, these green signs started appearing in Great Falls, and there is an aura about the things that are going on around here. Dave and I started having some conversations and it became very, very clear that this was a good fit."
For many junior hockey players, the next career step is to play college hockey, and a large percentage of ACHA come from the junior hockey ranks, so Heimel will be able to recruit both his own players and his opponents during the American's current season. He'll also be able to tap into his knowledge of local and regional youth hockey as the owner and operator of the Junior Hockey Academy – a small, privately run hockey school and online hockey academy.