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Afif Paşa Yalı
19. ceuntry poet and author Lamartine' s words: "The Bosphorus can be described as an avenue of water surrounded by mansions one more beautiful than the other. Believe me, if fate had granted you one of these, you would never think of leaving to your last day."
While Istanbul's yali's (mansions) may be arguably the most sought after real estate in the world, their appeal - at least to Westerners - lies more in their history than as the symbol of wealth they project.
So enthralled was Lord Byron by the site of these mansions lining the Bosphorus that he immortalized them in his poetic epic Don Juan: "Each villa on the Bosphorus looks a screen/New painted, or a pretty opera scene."
Since their construction in the late 17th century, the yali - the wooden mansions that line both sides of the natural, 30 kilometer long Bosphorus strait that marks the continental divide between Asia and Europe - once attested to Ottoman spoils. Princes, Sultans, aristocrats of the era, and even the unbelievingly wealthy all staked their claim along the waterway to erect these opulent summer abodes. Istanbul's few remaining yali's - pronounced yahlih, derived from the Greek yialos, or seashore - are a testament of the former empire's sweeping grandeur; its high society, politics and architecture, as well as the social standing they bestowed their owners.
These seasonal residences, once crafted in the popular style, art nouveau, baroque, eclectic arabesque, or the neoclassical style favored in the early 19th century - reflected their owners' tastes, and purses. Prominent European architects, such as Antonio Lasciac, who in 1899 designed and constructed Sait Halim Pasha's pink marble palace located on the upper European shore of the Bosphorus, were all the rage. But, perhaps the most renown of Ottoman art-nouveau designers was Raimondo d'Aronco, an Italian who served for 12 years as imperial architect to Sultan Abdulhamid II in the late 19th century. Inspired by the Viennese secessionist movement and the Italian stile floreale, d'Aronco melded these with Byzantine and Ottoman decorations to create the style unique of the era and the area.
The facades were traditionally tinged a light maroon, a color referred to as "Ottoman rose." Stained just so, as to pop against the backdrop of verdant hills splashed with the pink of cherry blossoms, the dark tones of reedy cypresses, and the plush green of chestnut and walnut trees. Later, the yali's exteriors adopted the lighter pastel shades that were all the rave in early 18th century Europe.
Once inside, these mansions would reveal a floor plan inherited in part from traditional Turkish abodes, with a center salon - or sofa ( a Turkish word, accepted in English literary annals in the 17th century, meaning a raised section of a floor, covered with carpets and cushions, and derived from the Arabic term suffah or bench). The center salon contained a fountain to acclimate its inhabitants during the torrid summer months. The largest yali's also housed a haremlik for the ladies, a selamlik for the men, and a hamam (Turkish bath). The latter was typically constructed of marble, with a steam, sauna-like chamber, and adjacent rooms where one gender at a time could cool off.
Along the way, the newer yali's became larger and more elaborate, adopting the trendiest designs, while still optimizing scenic water views and boat access. Most were baptized and are still known by their moniker: Pink Lion (Pembe Aslan) Yali, Snake (Yilan) Yali, Egyptian (Misirli) Yali, Writers' (Yazarlar) Yali ; even the "Deli" (Crazy) Fuat Pasha Yali in Istinye - so called for an Ottoman patrician who decried the tyrannical rule of Sultan Abdulhamid II.
With such prominent owners, the larger yali's invariably played host to events that would change the course of history. Viziers would entertain foreign heads of state and ministers with lavish feasts set in sprawling salons overlooking the Bosphorus before negotiating the fate of their nations.
Egypt Consulate in Bebek
Egypt Consulate in Bebek
One such locale, the Koprulu Yali, is where the Karlowitz Treaty was signed, a document that relinquished the once Ottoman-owned Balkan territories to Austria in 1699. The Kuçuk Kaynarca Treaty granting Crimea its independence was also ratified in the villa some 75 years later. The wall-to-wall sofas of the Sait Halim Pasa Yali also have witnessed the early 20th century tale of alleged musings with German politicos, negotiations that would lead the Turks into World War I.
Today, some yali's have been reincarnated into pricey boutique hotels, popular open-air restaurants and glitzy cafes. One of the best in this category in Asia has to be the splendid A'jia Hotel, a totally renovated 19th century yali that offers state-of-the-art rooms. But if hopping continents is not de rigueur, Hotel Les Ottomans, situated in a European yali, will lavish its guests in Ottoman-esque appointed rooms.
Others were transformed into sumptuous apartment rentals and even served as sets for popular television series. But the majority have remained in families for generations, passed on like a torch. Some, through meticulous maintenance, have burned brighter than others.
Owning a slice of waterfront heaven along the Bosphorus will set one back by about $5,000 to $10,000 per square meter; renting will vary form $25 to $40 for the same dimensions, according to a ballpark figure received from Colliers International, a high-end real estate consulting firm. Compare that with one of the most expensive residences listed for sale in Venice - a 14th century waterfront grand palazzo now listed for sale at about $6,500 per square meter - and you'll realize that, if the going rate measures demand, then yali's are highly coveted.
Through serendipity - marriage, to be exact - I've become a part of a yali's legacy. Contemplating their history and raison d'être has been humbling. Like the vernacular "jewel in the crown", the waterfront "cottages" beg to be heard, maintained and passed on.
The view from their docks is quite abundant; always expected, but never the same: like the mega-tankers that inch their way precariously from one sea to another; the various currents seeming tame but being quite dangerous; palamut (bonito) and other finned creatures so aplenty one could just reach in and grab a handful; and, that perpetually tantalizing invitation for a swim, were it not for the walls of mussels (midye) that can slice through an inadvertent swimmer's epidermis.
One thing I've not learned yet, but have been trying to for more than 15 years, is to get accustomed to the proximity of the 20-story tankers that meander toward the Sea of Marmara ¬- their rumbling, magnified through the water, echoes through and shakes the wooden foundation of the family abode. To make matters worse, I still haven't learned how to avoid the tsunami-like waves the glide of these sailing mammoths create. Do you run for higher ground or do you step aside and weather the spray? While the former seems instinctual, my husband, who grew up in the house, does the former, inevitably staying dry and chuckling at every occasion.
Today, where else can one leisurely witness the traces of three empires, be inspired by the architectural splendors lapped by the water; and, on a clear day, wave at European neighbors from a waterfront villa in Asia!
But more telling are the words of 19th century poet and author Lamartine: "The Bosphorus can be described as an avenue of water surrounded by mansions one more beautiful than the other. Believe me, if fate had granted you one of these, you would never think of leaving to your last day."
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One of the best ways to view these mansions is by hopping on an IDO ferry. The only wintertime boat departs daily from Eminonu at 10:35am; stops in Besiktas at 10:50am, and reaches the pier at Anadolu Kavagi, some 90 very pleasurable minutes after departure. Ferries journeying back depart at 3:00pm. As of mid-April 2007, IDO will offer an additional cruise departing daily from the same ports at 1:35pm and 1:50pm respectively. With a late return available at 5:00pm. (www.ido.com)
Yali's at a Glance - European Side
The Serifler Yali
Located in Emirgan, the Serifler Yali is the oldest of its kind on the European side. Built in 1780 by Yusuf Pasa, the mansion derives its name from Serif Abdullah Pasa, an Ottoman governor once appointed to rule over what are now Syria, Jordan and Iraq. Restorations have revealed splendid frescoes through the abode, which is currently owned by Turkey's Ministry of Culture.
The Afif Ahmet Pasa Yali
Counting suspense author Agatha Christie as one of its famous guest, the five-story, steepled neo-baroque mansion was built by Alexandre Vallaury - a French architect who also crafted the Pera Palas Hotel. This majestic house abode is located in Yenikoy and is privately owned.
The Faik & Bekir Bey Yali
Located in Yenikoy, the Faik & Bekir Bey Yali was crafted by Ottoman Imperial Architect Raimondo D'Aronco in 1906. Inspired by the art-nouveau style, this house was created for two siblings, and is thusly known as the "twins" mansion separated lengthwise to optimize its living area and sprawling views equally. Since, the building was sold separately.
The Sehzade Burhanettin Efendi Yali
Also in Yenikoy, this whopping 64-room yali is one of the largest - and, reported at more than $100 million, is the most expensive residence in Turkey according to newspaper accounts. This building was purchased in 1911 by the son of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, but is now privately owned. The property boasts a house in its backyard, and the second longest dock after the Kibrisli Yali.
The Sait Halim Pasa Yali
AKA "Pink Yali with a Lion" or, simply, "Yali with a Lion" for the two lions that face east and stand guard on either side of the mansion, it was renovated in 1995 to recapture its empire-style appeal. Sait Halim Pasa, the house's former owner, was a grand vizier who enjoyed the house for half of a decade.
While once the building bore witness to negotiations with German officials that led to Turkish involvement in WWI, today it houses Clement's Restaurant and the property is also available for all types of private functions.
The Huber Kosku/ Presidential Residence
Taking its name from its former owner, a German who represented the Krupp Company in the sales of weapons to the Ottomans. The government claimed the residence to be used as a presidential retreat in 1985. The grounds include a barn, garage, employee's quarters, rolling gardens, and 160 acres of woods.
The German Consulate's Summer Residence
Abdulhamid II is said to have spent his early years here, and later presented the yali to the Kaiser Wilhelm as a token of his appreciation, after the latter agreed to re-establish the navy of the Ottoman Empire. This abode, located in Tarabya Bay, was created by a Belgian architect and is surrounded by 45 acres of woods.
Yali's at a Glance - Asian Side
The Debreli Ismail Pasa Yali
Inspired by the Turkish baroque style, the now - boutique hotel was created in 1778 and more than a century later revamped by Vallaury, after a fire devastated the main living quarters.
The Kalkavan Yali
Also in Berlerbeyi, this abode - along with 14 others - now belongs to Omer Sabanci, a board member at Sabanci Holding and President for the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD). The Kalkavan Yali was featured in the 1960's cult suspense flick "Topkapi", with actors Peter Ustinov and Melina Mercuri sharing the marquee.
Sadullah Pasa Yali
Deriving its name from former owner Sadullah Pasha, who was exiled during the watch of Sultan Abdulhamid II for conspiring to depose him in favor of Sultan Murat V. Situated in Çengelkoy, this building is famous for its ornate interiors and its going price. One of its most recent owners is antique esthete Aysegul Tecimer, former wife of a wealthy Cypriot magnate Asil Nadir.
Mahmut Nedim Pasa Yali
The house, built for an Ottoman Ambassador to Austria in the late 18th century, is famous for its tower, inspired by the spires in Vienna and Prague where Mahmut Nedim Pasa once served. While this mansion was leagued to the Turkish Red Crescent Organization by the heirs of its original owner, it was purchased in 2004 by Turkish shipping tycoon Yalçin Sabanci for a reported $3 million.
Edip Efendi Yalı
Situated in Kandilli, one of the Bosphorus' narrowest points and strongest currents, the yali was named after a respected bureaucrat of the Ottoman Empire. One of its former owners, Dorina Lady Neave, wrote of her experience residing on the Bosphorus in the British literary classic, "Romance on the Bosphorus".
By Jessica Tamturk
This article was previously published in The Guide Istanbul magazine
Issue No: 92 January/ February 2007
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Two new MERS patients in critical condition
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported two new cases of MERS-CoV today in men from Buraydah, a city in the central part of the country.
Both men are Saudi nationals and described as having primary exposure to MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus), meaning they did not contract the virus from someone else. One man is 94 years old, and the other 61. Both remain in critical condition.
On Oct 31, another Saudi man from Buraydah was diagnosed as having MERS. He was also listed in critical condition and described as having primary exposure.
Confirmation of the latest infections raises Saudi Arabia's MERS-CoV total to 1,473 cases, 615 of them fatal. Eight people are still being treated for their infections.
Nov 4 Saudi Arabia MOH report
Study finds high prevalence of drug-resistant TB in West Africa
The prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in West Africa is much higher than previously thought, according to a study published Tuesday in BMC Medicine.
In the study, investigators from the West African Network of Excellence for TB, AIDS, and Malaria (WANETAM) set out to determine the distribution of MDR-TB in eight West African countries. Although populations in the region are highly susceptible to infectious diseases, the lack of adequate laboratories means data on drug-resistant TB is scarce. To estimate the prevalence of MDR-TB, the investigators collected isolates from new and retreatment patients and tested them for susceptibility to first- and second-line drugs.
In total, the investigators found that 39% of the 974 isolates tested were resistant to one or more front-line drugs, while 22% were considered multi-drug resistant. The prevalence of MDR-TB was 6% in new patients and 35% in retreatment patients, much higher than the World Health Organization's (WHO's) previous estimates of 2% and 17%.
The highest prevalence for MDR-TB was found in retreatment patients in Mali (59%) and two Nigerian sites—Ibadan (39%) and Lagos (66%). Although no extensively drug resistant (XDR) TB isolates were identified, 21% of the isolates were identified as pre-XDR, which means they will develop extensive drug resistance if no effective interventions are instituted.
The authors of the study say their findings suggest MDR-TB could become a serious public health problem in West Africa if control measures aren't taken.
"We recommend that efforts be put in place for containment of a potential West African TB epidemic at the earliest possible stage," lead investigator Martin Antonio, PhD, said in a news release from BioMed Central, the publisher of the journal. "This is especially important as West Africa with its 245 million inhabitants is one of the poorest regions globally, whose fragile health systems can easily be overwhelmed by infectious disease epidemics, as seen in the recent Ebola outbreak."
Antonio and his colleagues also say their findings should prompt the implementation of continuous surveillance of all retreatment patients in participating countries.
Nov 2 BMC Medicine study
Nov 2 BioMed Central news release
Increased risk of sepsis linked to antibiotic exposure
A study presented at IDWeek 2016 suggests that an increased risk of sepsis following infection-related hospitalization could be linked to antibiotics that disrupt the microbiome.
The study, conducted by researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), used patient records from a hospital drug database to determine how many patients had been re-admitted for sepsis within 90 days of discharge, and how many of those patients had received antibiotics during their initial stay.
In particular, they were looking for antibiotics with a high risk for microbiome disruption, such as third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, carbapenems, lincosamides, beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations, and oral vancomycin. Animal studies have shown that giving animals antibiotics that disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in the microbiome can have an increased risk of sepsis.
Overall, the data showed that among more than 9 million patients who visited 473 hospitals between 2006 and 2010, 0.6% had sepsis during readmission within 90 days of discharge. When the researchers compared patients who had received antibiotics during the index visit to those who had received no antibiotics, they found that the patients with antibiotic exposure were 50% more likely to be hospitalized with sepsis, and nearly 80% more likely if they had received high-risk antibiotics. Patients who received longer courses of treatment also had a higher risk of sepsis.
"The observed increased risk for subsequent sepsis following receipt of antibiotics that significantly disrupt the microbiome…supports the idea that microbiome disruption confers increased risk for subsequent severe infections, " the study authors concluded.
"It's one more call to really focus our efforts on using antibiotics only when we need them, because the adverse effects are really big," Arjun Srinivasan, MD, told reporters. Srinivasan, who directs CDC programs aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections, was not involved in the study.
Oct 27 IDWeek abstract
Group recommends 5-step strategy to cut kids' infectious disease burden
More than 3 million children younger than 5 years die from infectious diseases each year, but a simple five-step strategy could reduce the burden, according to a new report commissioned by the Global Hygiene Council (GHC).
The 24-page report, titled "Small Steps for Big Change," was released today and was funded by an educational grant from Reckitt Benckiser, a British maker of health, hygiene, and home products.
According to the report, about 1 million children die of pneumonia each year, and more than 700,000 youngsters die of diarrhea. It also notes complacency in home hygiene practices, with 52% of families saying they don't disinfect household surfaces during cold and flu season. It also said that 31% of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in homes.
John Oxford, PhD, GHC chair and professor emeritus of virology at the University of London, said in a press release that poor personal and home hygiene practices are known as the main cause of infection transmission for colds, diarrhea, and flu. "Hand washing with soap has been shown to reduce diarrheal deaths by 50%, and by developing this 5-step plan, we want to deliver a clear and consistent message about how small changes in hygiene practices could have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of children around the world."
The 5-step program developed by GHC's international experts include reducing the number of infectious diseases in babies, improved hand hygiene, minimizing the risk of contaminated food, cleaning surfaces at home and school, and interrupting disease transmission chains and reducing the need for antibiotics.
Nov 3 GHC report
Nov 3 GHC press release
Experts update field guide for managing dead bodies in disasters
In the first update since 2006, the World Health Organization, its regional office the Pan American Health Organization, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies yesterday published a guide for first responders on managing dead bodies after disasters.
In the forward to the 78-page report, the authors said they saw healthy demand for the first edition of the guide, even among more developed nations, but it was time for an update. They note that the document is mainly geared toward natural disasters, but they do cover infectious disease events, while noting that detailed recommendations for highly infectious disease such as Ebola or anthrax are beyond the scope of the document.
The guide covers 10 main steps, from planning and coordination to communicating with families and the media. The information is presented in a streamlined format with passages bulleted whenever possible to allow for easy use and sharing during emergency situations.
In an annex at the end of the guidance , the authors focus on handling bodies of those who die during infectious disease epidemics. They emphasize that untrained first responders shouldn't be involved in managing bodies in epidemics such as Ebola. However, they cover the main principles, such as proper use of personal protective equipment, but warn that the information is not a substitute for proper training by experts.
In October 2014 during West Africa's outbreak the WHO issued a field guide that specifically targets the safe and dignified burial of patients who die from suspected or confirmed Ebola.
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By David Fong
TROY — When Ty Welker became the winningest coach in Troy High School baseball history last week, he could barely keep up with the congratulations he received from everyone with whom he's come into contact during his career.
He received text messages. And Tweets. And emails.
One thing, however — quite possibly the one thing that would have meant the most to him — was missing.
"When I got my first coaching job, Fred (McMullen) was the first person to call me," Welker said. "When I got the Troy coaching job, Fred was the first person to call me. I know he would have been the first person to call me for this, too. But I do know he was there with me."
Last week, Welker picked up his 201st win as Troy baseball coach, breaking the record set by his friend and mentor, Fred McMullen. The legendary former Troy coach passed away in February 2006, a little more than a month before Welker coached his first varsity game at Troy.
Welker said even being mentioned in the same breath as the man who meant so much to his coaching career is an honor.
"Fred is the reason I'm a coach," Welker said. "He gave me my first chance when I was in college. He called me and asked me if I would help coach his son's Teener league team that summer. Of course I did because I loved being around Fred."
It was a relationship that extended back to Welker's own playing days at Troy High School. After being repeatedly cut from McMullen's varsity teams, Welker got his chance to play for McMullen's Trojans his senior year in 1989.
"I got cut my sophomore and junior years, but I asked him if I could just keep the book for the team my senior year," Welker said. "I didn't want to get in the way, and I wasn't very good, but I just wanted to be a part of the team. Fred told me he wanted me to try out.
"But then Fred told me he wanted me to try out for the team. I didn't think I would make it, but he put me on the team. I actually had plans to go on spring break with a couple of my buddies that I had to cancel because I didn't think I was going to be on the team. I didn't play a whole lot — I only got 16 at-bats the entire season — but I didn't care. I was just happy to be on the team. Fred allowed me to be a part of his program."
Welker would go on to graduate from Bowling Green State University before returning to teach at Troy. He would also serve as a junior varsity and assistant coach for the Trojans before taking his first varsity head coaching job at rival Piqua. He would return home in 2006, becoming Troy's varsity coach.
His teams have been a model of consistency, averaging more than 16 wins per season, making district and regional tournament apperances and capturing Greater Western Ohio Conferene American North Division championships in 2012 and 2014.
"This isn't my record; this is a program record," Welker said. "I've been so lucky with all the great players and assistant coaches I've had over the years. My family — my wife Amy, our daughters Jessie and Maggie and our son Luke — have just been incredible supporting me all these years. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much support I've gotten from the administration here in Troy, as well."
Long-time assistant coach Heath Murray — who also played alongside Welker at Troy — said he couldn't be happier for his friend and fellow coach.
"I think it's awesome," Murray said. "I know it means the world to him. I know it's been his dream his entire life to be the Troy head baseball coach. To be able to do that, I know is a big deal to him, even if he would never say it. I couldn't be happier for him because I know how much time he puts in all year, with the off-season conditioning and the fundraisers. It's a lot more than what people see during the season. I didn't know what he makes — or what any baseball coach makes — but I bet if you broke it down, it's about a dime per hour.
"And I think it's great that it if someone was going to pass Fred, it was going to be a Troy guy who understands Fred's legacy and what he meant to this program and the history of Troy baseball. I couldn't be happier for Ty. He's done a great job with the kids and with this program."
Welker said he hopes to remain a part of the program as head coach for years to come.
"I plan to be around for a few more years," he said. "My son is in second grade, and it's been a dream of mine to coach him someday, if that's what he wants to do."
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Just two miles south of the town of Mendocino is the quaint town of Little River, which offers several boutique inns, a golf course, restaurants, and two state parks with ocean access and recreational activities. Located along the Pacific Coast on State Route 1, Little River is home to quaint B&B inns and some of the most historic inns in Mendocino County. Just a short drive from all that Mendocino County has to offer, Little River offers visitors big adventures.
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A climb, a view and some reflection
Study abroad is something that you never fully get used to. It constantly pushes your boundaries — mentally, emotionally, and as I found out last weekend, physically. I embarked on what I now know was the greatest challenge of my life thus far. Of course, I mean studying abroad as a whole, but last week was the hardest part of that journey
For those of you (most everyone in America) who hasn't heard of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, I will briefly summarize it for context. The hike is 12 miles and takes about seven or eight hours to complete. By the way, this isn't a flat hike. The hike is through a range of volcanoes so we're talking extreme inclines along the way. There was even a sign before the hike got really tough asking you to seriously consider turning back if you aren't in good enough physical condition — I probably should have taken the sign more seriously. We climbed hundreds of stairs and trekked through a crater. We scaled the side of a volcano that had no real path and slid down the other side on a volcanic substance so fine it was similar to sand.
I don't consider myself extremely outdoorsy, but one look at my Instagram feed will tell you that I love being outside. I am not into extreme sports and I don't do overnight hikes or backpacking, but last week I came close.
This was the single hardest hike, or any sort of physical activity, I have ever done. It was so difficult, I wasn't even having fun while I was doing it. But then after looking back on it after a couple of days, I decided I was glad that I had experienced it. From the top, we had an amazing view of various craters as well as brightly colored mineral lakes. The landscapes were breathtaking (as was the altitude) and it was otherworldly to be eye to eye with volcanic peaks and craters all in one moment.
The hike, in a way, is a metaphor for my experience of studying abroad. Granted I thought of this somewhere around mile 10 when my legs were aching and I was on the brink of hallucinations. I still think it's true though. You don't know how much you can do until you test your limits, and isn't that what studying abroad is all about?
Now of course, study abroad isn't so hard that it isn't fun, but it never gets easier to be away from friends, family and all the comforts of home that I've gotten used to in California. The experience has been life-changing though and I've continued to learn about myself in a deeper and more meaningful way than if I had chosen to stay back in Los Angeles this semester. Similarly, I learned that I am not cut out to be climbing any volcanoes.
Other things I've learned in my time in New Zealand include: you don't appreciate good Mexican food until you don't have it; the 24-hour accessibility of food is an American thing; it rains, sometimes a lot, outside of Southern California; and that you control what makes up and how you live your life. The hardest experiences are the ones that can turn into the most meaningful ones. How many people can say they spent five months living in New Zealand? How many people can say they've climbed active volcanoes? How many people never take the plunge because they are too scared of how hard it's going to be?
I've had bouts with culture shock and homesickness, and being on the other side of the globe and in a different Hemisphere hasn't always been easy. There were times when I wanted to sit on the side of the mountain or just turn around and look up a picture of the Emerald Lakes instead. The challenging experiences in life though are the ones that leave you feeling accomplished when you look back. Sure, I probably wouldn't hike the Crossing again, but now that I've done it, I'll never forget it. The same could be said for studying abroad. It's been something that has affected my life in more ways than I know right now, and it's something I will never ever forget.


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Total TimePrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Makes22 cupcakes
- 5 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Assorted berries
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
- Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites.
- With a spoon, gently fill foil- or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For icing, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Frost cupcakes. Top with berries.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 226 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Mar 25, 2018
These cupcakes were fantastic! I prefer making "from scratch" cupcakes and this recipe was just what I was looking for. Because I made them for my granddaughter's birthday party, I frosted them with a buttercream frosting rather than topping them with the cream cheese frosting and berries. Everyone thought they were great and I will definitely be making them again!
May 9, 2017
these are amazing
May 15, 2014
I also added a little extra vanilla & Milk as it seemed too dense....did take some time but ended up very tasty. Good for scratch cupcakes w some tweaking.
Apr 18, 2013
It's such a wonderful recipe I tried it there so good thank you :)
Nov 10, 2012
This is a great recipe for white cupcakes, I gave it 4 stars simply because although I do like this recipe far over others that I have tried, I really felt that it needed a pinch more vanilla and some extra milk and butter or else they really came out a little too dense without it.
Nov 16, 2011
It's a bit time consuming compared to other recipes but everyone said it was delicious so it is definitely worth it.
May 22, 2011
These were yummy cupcakes. The recipe took a bit more time to prepare but the cupcake was very light and fluffy. The end result was really pretty too. I ended up making these cupcakes for a school cupcake contest and they turned out really good. All the students in the class went crazy over them. We ended up with one leftover cupcake and lots of compliments! They were very yummy! The best made from scratch white cupcake I've ever had!
Aug 27, 2010
I was disappointed by this recipe. The recipe was complicated and the cake was dense and firm, rather than light and fluffy
Mar 31, 2009
This is an amazing recipe. It has officially become my favorite white cake recipe a.k.a. birthday cake special. I made them for the first time last week for my roommates birthday but just covered the cupcake with a simple buttercream frosting. I normally don't like just plain white cake, but this was amazing! It was fairly easy to make and had the perfect balance of moisture, fluff, and great simple flavor. I will be making it for another friend's birthday this week. It definitely deserved to place so highly in the contest.


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Do you feel like your deck or patio is missing something? That "something" might be an outdoor rug. There's no better way to add fun color and pattern to your space!
Why Area Rugs Are Important
Any interior designer will tell you that rugs are crucial to a room's decoration. And that goes for outdoor seating areas, too, whether it's a deck, patio, balcony, or sunroom. Rugs are:
- Warm and welcoming
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When your outdoor seating area has a rug, it'll instantly look more like home. You can choose a rug in a color that beautifully complements the design of the surroundings. It'll be more comfortable to walk across your deck or patio, whether you have shoes on or you're barefoot. And, it creates a cozy and welcoming seating area when the sofa and chairs are grounded with an outdoor rug.
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- The right size for your space—measuring is your friend!
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Unfortunately, outdoor rugs can get dirty over time. Between pollen, fallen leaves, dust, dirt, mildew/mold, and foot traffic, it's easy for your once-colorful rug to turn a shade of brownish-gray. Thankfully, most outdoor rugs are made of polypropylene—a type of plastic fiber—that's easy to wash. Here's a great way to clean your outdoor rugs with your pressure washer!
1. Lay it out on a flat (and relatively clean) outdoor surface, like your concrete driveway or patio.
2. Rinse it thoroughly with the power washer, using only water. It should already be looking much better!
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KKthulhu - MEMBER - February 15, 2016, 23:57:39
Consider this happening again.
Consider this happening again.
KKthulhu|2015-10-10 08:07:35Taking a permanent hiatus from Wakfu
Please don't revive old threads that you created. You didn't leave permanently to begin with. As a friend I am going to tell you it just makes things worse for yourself. Stop the dramatics and play the game.
If anyone has reason to quit its me, so trust me that much i understand. But if you enjoy something, take it back and don't let others ruin it for you. One day karma will bite them, its just a matter of time. The game is dying, true, however theres few that compare enjoy it while you can


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Panama: Thank youMay 19, 2011
Today was a another gorgeous, sunny, perfect day in paradise.
This afternoon we bid farewell to two wonderful guests, Kirby and Jack, and welcomed three new staff members to our family. Tonight, as a crew, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past two weeks since opening.
I would like to take this moment to recognise all the amazing people here on the ship that make this all possible.
I am so proud, and so lucky, to work with this amazing, creative, hardworking, personable crew. As my boss Brian Legge says, our two best assets are our clients and our staff. I could not agree with that more.
The combined skill and experience of the staff here at WCFC Panama is incredible – without exception, every single person here is a pleasure to work with and to live with. I know it will only continue to get better as we grow as a company and as a family.
Getting a project like this off the ground takes devotion, creativity, experience, and most importantly, a sense of fun. Thank you to all the staff on the Pacific Provider, on the ground in Panama City, and the incredible backbone of support in Vancouver. We appreciate every one of you.
Thank you as well to our guests, clients, and fans who keep up going and inspire us to keep getting better.
Muchísimas Gracias.
Panamanian Spanish Lesson of the Day:
"Muy amable" = Very kind, much appreciated.
"Que tenga un buen dia" = I hope you have a nice day.
Use it to say thank you to anyone who has helped you! "Gracias, muy amable. " = Thank you – much appreciated. Wrap it up with "Que tenga un buen dia", and you will see smiles all around.
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At the begin of 2004, Sitem extended the production with a new production site in the Slovak Republic. The whole activities in the Spisska nova Ves site, started officially from 2005, and includes:
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10 famous 'One-club men' in football
- Famous players who loyally served one club for a majority of their professional careers.
A one-club man, as the name suggests refers to a player who joined a club as a young prospect and subsequently developed and went on to serve the club for long periods. In modern day football, one-club men have become scarce owing to large pay offers and hunger for glory at the highest level.
2015 saw players like Iker Casillas and Bastian Schweinsteiger bid goodbye to clubs where they had started their professional careers and went on to become footballing greats. Bastian Schweinsteiger bid farewell to the Bavarians and went to Manchester United stating that he wanted to prove himself outside of Germany as well.
The increasing competitiveness at the club level has diminished gestures of goodwill from the management, evident from Casillas's reluctant departure from Real Madrid. With players being lured by lucrative offers these days, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Daniele De Rossi etc., who have considerable playing years left in them.
Let us take a look at 10 famous one club men and their achievements with the respective clubs.
#1 Ryan Giggs – Manchester United (1990-2014)
After making his debut as a left winger in 1991, Ryan Giggs broke into the first team in the very next season at an early age of 17. His impressive performances earned him the PFA Young Player of the year in 1992 and became the first of many Manchester United youth players to rise into the first team under Sir Alex Ferguson.
He was also awarded with the PFA Young Player of the year in 1993 and became the first player in the history of the Premier League to achieve this honour in consecutive seasons.
He played in every single Premier League season during his career and managed to score in every season apart from the one he announced his retirement. He holds the club record for the most competitive appearances.
During his stint at United, he won 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions League titles. He also has two runner-up medals from the Champions League, three FA Cup finals and two League Cup finals, as well as being part of the team five times when it finished second in the Premier League.
He is one of the most celebrated players in Premier League's history, having been elected into the PFA Team of the Century in 2007, Premier League Team of the Decade in 2003 and the FA Cup Team of the Century.


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Good morning!
I was so hungry when I woke up this morning after last night's 6.2 mile run. I think Bruce is getting a kick out how much I'm eating as my mileage continues to increase! I decided to go with a classic PB toast and black coffee for breakfast.
Onto one of my favorite subjects … Vera Bradley!
I absolutely love Vera Bradley purses, bags and accessories. They are high quality and versatile and I read somewhere that the company itself treats their employees extremely well. They are also extremely committed to the fight against Breast Cancer. They have their own foundation (The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer) and are constantly raising awareness and funds.
I love buying something and knowing that not only am I getting a great product, but that I'm also contributing to something bigger. That being said …
THIS Saturday, 25% of the net proceeds from Vera Bradley purchases made online or at Vera Bradley stores will be donated directly to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Click here to find out more information!
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The pattern is called Twirly Birds Pink. Click here to check out the pattern in all of your favorite Vera Bradley bags and purses.
I cannot wait for Saturday! We don't have room in our budget for much right now, but every little bit counts.
What about you – are you taking part in Foundation Day?
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Guide on How to Study Criminology
Criminology one of the modern courses that can give an advantage in landing a job in the police department. The course is offered at different levels, and the best level of study that I would recommend is a bachelor's degree. Criminology is the study of criminal behaviour. The study also extends to coming with a solution on how the criminal behaviour of individuals can be controlled or managed. Criminology can be categorised into different fields of study as the areas of study falls under different disciplines such as sociology, psychiatry, and psychology. Therefore, if you are thinking of pursuing criminology, you should be prepared to handle tasks in such areas.
I guess you are still not convinced why you should choose criminology over other courses. Furthermore, you can get your way to police department without degree criminology. Then here is why you should choose criminology as your career path. Visit online.wlu.ca to learn more about Criminology. You will be able to more skills and knowledge on how you can manage modern crime and render appropriate punishment. You will not only focus all the crimes but also on what might have contributed to the criminal behaviour and combat it to prevent future occurrence.
Criminology can be referred to as a link between law and crime. You will only be able to render punishment if you are conversant with the law. Because of the high number of students who are interested in pursuing criminology, the mode of study has been changed to ensure quality. You will be taught in small groups by the limited staff available to guarantee expertise and quality graduates. The degree can also be pursued online from a university of your choice except you will be required to visit the institutions for the practical part of the course.
You will only be allowed to pursue criminology in an accredited institution if you have met the requirements set by the university.For more info on Criminology,click Wilfrid Laurier University. The requirements are high so that they can maintain quality. The qualification also varies from one university to another and also the level of study. Therefore, you should check the requirements before you make the application to avoid wasting your time and other resources. If you are not satisfied with a bachelor's degree, you can enrol for postgraduate to better your skills and knowledge in criminology. With this guide, you will be able to get a high rank in the police department. Therefore, you should make a choice now and pursue criminology.Learn more about Policing Courses Online from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_of_Policing.
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Using Jquery serialize with phpPosted by Robert-Jan de Dreu on .
When making forms ever had the urge to find something easier than having to define every value in your JavaScript? I did and found something nice called serialize. What is does is add all values into 1 string. Because I began to like serialize I'm writing an article on the use of it.
Lately I see a lot of people writing their own functions to deserialize it in php not knowing that php has it's own function for deserializing namely 'parse_str'. What it does is get the values and put them into an array so you can access them individually. Here is a little code for example:
This is the Template
This is the php handler (search.php)
Man it's so easy to use serialize
Robert-Jan de Dreuhttps://codersopinion.com
Hey, I'm Robert-Jan de Dreu. A freelance software engineer, developing software since 2009. While using PHP and Javascript I build well structured and tested software.


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Today's wonderful woman is Hedy Lamarr! Don't know the name? You should!
Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in 1914 in Vienna, Austria. In the 1920's, Hedy was discovered as an actress by a producer who promptly brought her with him to Berlin. Lamar starred in several popular films including Comrade X (with Clark Gable) and Come Live With Me (with Jimmy Stewart).
Acting, however, was her second love. Her first love was science. In the 1940's, Hedy started working with radio wave technologies. She and composer George Antheil co-invented the technology for spread spectrum and frequency hopping. This technology has been incorporated into today's technologies such as Wi-Fi, CDMA, and Bluetooth tech! Hedy was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.
Hedy proved she was not just another pretty face, but had brains to boot!


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WESTPORT — A voice for a generation of women stopped at the Westport Library on Monday to talk dating, aging and balancing a career.
Candace Bushnell is famously known for her book "Sex and The City," which would become the basis for the popular TV series that ran from 1998 to 2004. Bushnell visited the library as part of a book tour for her new collection of essays, "Is There Still Sex in the City?"
The sold-out event saw Westport blogger Jennifer Blankfein speak with Bushnell for over an hour about growing older, work and relationships. Bushnell, 60, said over the last decade of her life she faced challenges that sparked reflection and growth.
"A lot of stuff happened to me at the beginning of my 50s," she said, adding she never expected to be starting over after divorce.
For Bushnell, female friendship was key during this period and allowed her to persevere.
"A lot of my girlfriends and I were in the same situation and we had to look out for each other," she said. "These friendships are really, really important for getting through the world and re-finding your feet."
Though she is now in a new relationship, Bushnell noted her writing career comes before dating.
"Relationships come and go and that is the reality," she said. "When they go you still have to have something for yourself. I'm a big believer of trying to be a whole person."
Bushnell observed that today's generation of women faces challenges and societal pressures many in the past did not.
"Society colludes to tell men they're a little better than they really are, and it colludes to tell women they're a little worse," Bushnell read from her book.
These pressures have caused her to deal with self-negativity and she ageism in recent years, she said, but through friendhips and writing, she was able to overcome.
Similarly, her early work "Sex and the City" tackled these issues head-on, representing the time in women's life after college before settling down with a family.
"What's interesting about it to me was the idea of 'Sex and the City' and there being this time period before settling down translated to so many countries," Bushnell said, adding that women over the world thanked her for capturing a new generation of women.
Now, after years of reflection, Bushnell admitted growing older has afforded her freedom she never had and made her more driven to pursue her passions.
"At this point in our life, go big or go home," Bushnell said. "Go big or go to the grave. That's my feeling."


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
met with this beautiful Gorilla named
Julia. I'm assuming this is her, since
they say that Julia is friendly and very
curious. She looks at everyone who
visits her at the Congo Gorilla Forest
each day. I was so surprised when a
little girl was waving at her and she
waved right back...you can imagine
how happy that made her. If you're
ever in the neighborhood...Julia would
love to see you!!
88 comments:
She is beautiful Hilda. You can see her soul in her eyes. Well done!! :)ReplyDelete
very nice... i'm afraid of gorilas bus she is cute!ReplyDelete
Those eyes breathe life Hilda, great job!ReplyDelete
Amazing work here Hilda, very tender piece. Happy Thanksgiving to you! <3ReplyDelete
Oh Hilda she is so beautiful and you did a wonderful job capturing her. Great job.ReplyDelete
Chimps and Gorillas are very expressive. Great work.ReplyDelete
Oh this is just awesome.. I too love the eyes.. So much emtoion out there.ReplyDelete
I could almost stroke her fur - It looks so soft! Oh, and those beeeeautiful, soulful eyes... Gorgeous! :0)ReplyDelete
What a wonderful painting! You can tell she is friendly because you did such a great job on her eye's. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
This made me smile!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous!!! I love the way you did her fur! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
Wow! It's really amazing this Julia's portrait, the eyes and the expression are so tender. Great work, Hilda! Ciao!ReplyDelete
thank you so much CRYSTAL. I looked at her eyes and knew I had to paint her!ReplyDelete
thank you LAMPROSS for your kind comment!ReplyDelete
thank you PADMAJA for stopping by and commenting. She did have magnetic eyes.ReplyDelete
thank you so much BARBARA for commenting! I appreciate it so much..and Happy Thanksgiving to you!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much DORS. You made my day!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much AK for stopping by. Gorillas are so incredibly expressive...She looked happy!ReplyDelete
thank you PRABAL for that kind comment. She spoke through her eyes...ReplyDelete
thank you so much SANDRA for stopping and for your beautiful comment.ReplyDelete
thank you so much ROBY for commenting on Julia. After looking at the reference picture, her eyes are what made me want to paint her.ReplyDelete
thank you PAM!!! She made everyone smile at the zoo.!!ReplyDelete
thank you JOAN for that kind comment..Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!ReplyDelete
Thank you TITO for stopping and commenting! You made my day!!ReplyDelete
My heart aches for all the magnificent creatures whose habitats are being destroyed. You have shown her soul through your work. A truly blessed talent. Wishing you and all your family a happy Thanksgiving memory!ReplyDelete
thank you TRUDY! I as well feel sooo bad for them. They should all be free in their homeland. But they have so much space to run climb, and play with their friends here at the zoo...and at least they're safe! Happy Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
Sure looks soft and cuddly. Happy Thanksgiving.ReplyDelete
Thank you for stopping and commenting on my blog, ANGELA.!! I really appreciate it...and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!ReplyDelete
WOW!!! This portrait is incredible! Wonderful technique and you truly captured her sweet spirit.ReplyDelete
Amazing painting! The fur and the expression in the eyes...just fabulous!ReplyDelete
Hilda, great post and how wonderful, she waved back to the little girl. Amazing.ReplyDelete
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you THERESA!! I appreciate your comment!! Enjoy your day tomorrow!!ReplyDelete
thank you JANE for stopping by and commenting!! I really appreciate it.ReplyDelete
Thank you JOAN. I wish I had taken the picture of the girl's expression when she waved back...like they say .."Priceless"...Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
Wonderful WorksReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing
thank you SKIZO!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 8:42 AM
She is beautiful, Hilda!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much SHERRY!!!ReplyDelete
very nice, a very human look, Hilda : )ReplyDelete
I love the softness in this painting Hilda. You've done a great job on the fur.ReplyDelete
thank you SADEU! for your comment. I agree..their eyes looks so expressive like humans.ReplyDelete
thank you NANCY for stopping and commenting.. the Velour paper is wonderful for painting animals on it since it gives it that added softness to it.ReplyDelete
The eyes seem to be expressing deep introspective thoughts...They are full of life with a touch of sadness.ReplyDelete
Extremely well done, Hilda!
Wonderful, wonderful painting. My first thought was that it was a photo. The eyes are fantastic and you gave her such a sensitive persona.....bravo!ReplyDelete
thank you DEAN..she did look sad..but knowing she was so well treated makes you feel better..unfortunately she's always sitting by the window for us to see her "sad eyes". again, I really appreciate your comment.!ReplyDelete
Hi CAROL, glad you stopped by! you made my day!ReplyDelete
Fantástico retrato de Julia. Tiene una mirada muy tierna y este pastel es una maravilla. Si se la enseñas a Julia se pondrá muy contenta! Seguro que sabe que es ella!!ReplyDelete
Un abrazo.
That's an awesome painting! You captured such a knowing, caring expression on that ape. I also like the soft blended fur, with all the rich colors. Very beautiful work!ReplyDelete
Gracias, por tu comentario JOSH. Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustado Julia.!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much, KATHERINE for your comment! I really appreciate it!! Have a wonderful day.ReplyDelete
Hi Hilda,ReplyDelete
So much expression you have captured in her eyes. Not easy to do. Beautiful work!
How completely charming! The eyes just draw you in- :)ReplyDelete
I have just found your blog and glad I did. You do amazing work. I like everything about the Gorilla but the eyes are outstanding.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much SUE for that lovely comment. I appreciate it!!ReplyDelete
Thank you MARY for stopping by and for your comment!! I enjoyed painting her.!ReplyDelete
thank you so much JOHN! When I saw her looking through the window she almost looked "human" to me. Her eyes were so intense. Glad you found me.ReplyDelete
I LOVE JULIA!! this is beautifully done, just gorgeous! i can't believe she waved at the little girl. that little fact makes this painting all the more lovely!ReplyDelete
Hi SUZANNE, thank you so much for your kind comment. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough with my camera to take the photo of her waving! I would have loved to have shared it with everyone..!ReplyDelete
This is so wonderfully painted - the expression on 'Julia' is so endearing...I love this, Hilda!ReplyDelete
Hello Hilda!... What a wonderful moment you have captured here!ReplyDelete
Not only have you wonderfully rendered all of the textural and visual language in this image of Gentle Julia... but in addition, you have captured that pensive... thoughtful and depth of person... which your waving incident supports. It is a portrait... a step taken beyond the wildlife drawing genre!
Your image is quite simply... alive Hilda! Beautifully done!
Warmest regards,
thank you CLAIRE..you're so kind. I appreciate your visit and comment!!ReplyDelete
thank you BRUCE for commenting on Julia. She did look gentle..makes you wonder how she would be if she was freed...hmmmm! I enjoyed painting her very much.!ReplyDelete
A wonderful, very life-like portrait of Julia. I wonder what she's thinking. Well done!ReplyDelete
thank you so much CAROL. She's probably wondering what we're all thinking about!! LOLReplyDelete
Beautifully done.ReplyDelete
thank you so much KAREN!!!ReplyDelete
Wow! Stunning portrait of such a sweet girl! You've really captured her intelligence and make us wonder what she's thinking and feeling.ReplyDelete
Beautiful painting Hilda! I love the story of your zoo visit. How cool it must have been to see the Julia wave at the little girl!ReplyDelete
thank you LORRAINE for that nice comment!ReplyDelete
thank you BRAD! Actually, it was almost unbelievable...like I said before, I just wish I was quick enough to take the photo of the little girls face....I enjoyed painting Julia very much.ReplyDelete
She is gorgeous! :) and I'm honoured to share the same name with such beauty! JulesReplyDelete
that explains it, JULIA!! LOL. She was so sweet. I still visualize her looking at everyone with those sad eyes. Thank you for stopping by!!ReplyDelete
Everyone of the other comments says what I feel, Hilda. What you managed to capture with the emotional quality of this piece amazes me. I love visiting your blog.ReplyDelete
JULIE...thank you...you just made my day!!!ReplyDelete
Wow... nice one, Hilda! Very fun.ReplyDelete
thank you so much DIANA for your nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!!ReplyDelete
Beautifully done Hilda, and I love the story of the gorilla waving back! Imagine that. :-)ReplyDelete
Great job, Hilda!! I've been fascinated with Gorillas since Gorillas in the Mist came out. I also was honored to meet Jane Goodall, she's a personal hero. Wonderful, job, wish I was close enough to visit the Bronx zoo:)ReplyDelete
thank you CLAIRE for visiting!! I value your opinion!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you CARRIE!! I appreciate your opinion!! How wonderful meeting Jane Goodall!! Definitely an honor..I think I watched Gorillas in the Mist a hundred times!! LOL Loved it.ReplyDelete
The expression you captured in her eyes is so deep. Just lovely!ReplyDelete
thank you TWEEDLES for stopping by and commenting!!!ReplyDelete
thank you MARIA for your comment! I'm glad you like her!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Beautiful. And you have conveyed that this is no "dumb animal." Nice work.ReplyDelete
Love your comment...thank you for stopping by!!ReplyDelete
Hi Hilda. Your work is really amazing. I especially love Julia. Animals are my favourites and you have portrayed Julia so captivatingly that it's hard to tear my eyes away from her. Just gorgeous. Btw thanks for dropping by. Take care. Laura xReplyDelete
thank you so much Laura, for your lovely comment on Julia! I appreciate you stopping by!!ReplyDelete


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The Dengue Research Center, in the Faculty of Medical Sciences in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura's has made a breakthrough in the treatment of the deadly dengue fever. Prof. Neelika Malavige, the Director of the Dengue Research Center of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura claimed in the interview with the Sunday Observer newspaper, that they had found a new way to block the fluid leakage in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).
Read the article online at e-paper : www.sundayobserver.lk/2017/07/16/features/finally-promising-drug


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BPL 2019, Match 10: Comilla Victorians vs Rajshahi Kings: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update
The Rajshahi Kings are expected to register their second consecutive win unless the Comilla Victorians' batting steps up.
Published - Jan 10, 2019 10:26 pm | Updated - Jan 10, 2019 10:26 pm
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Comilla Victorians and Rajshahi Kings started their season in the opposite manner – the Victorians won their first game before losing their second by a huge margin while Rajshahi bounced back from a huge defeat with a clinical win. The batting performances have been a worry for the Victorians while their bowling looks settled. Rajshahi too have their flaws but the win against Khulna didn't expose any of those.
Comilla Victorians will miss their captain Steve Smith for the next two matches at least. The Australian batsman caught up an elbow injury during the first two matches where he scored 16 and 0 respectively. He will be in Sydney for a check-up and is likely to return next week. Smith will undergo an MRI scan and will inform the franchise about his medical status.
Match Details:
The 10th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019 will be played between Comilla Victorians and Rajshahi Kings at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match starts at 7:00 PM local time (1:00 PM GMT) (6:30 PM IST).
This game will be telecasted live on D Sport in India.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The organizers talked about the slow tracks during the first four match days and a change can be seen on Friday as a sold-out crowd is expected to flock the stands. The night matches in Dhaka have always been high-scoring ones over the last one year except for the ongoing BPL edition.
Comilla Victorians:
Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoaib Malik, Asela Gunaratne, Liam Dawson, Abu Hider Rony, Anamul Haque, Ziaur Rahman, Shahid Afridi, Thisara Perera, Mosharraf Hossain, Steve Smith, Mohammad Shahid, Shamsur Rahman, Sanjit Saha, Evin Lewis, Waqar Salamkheil, Aamer Yamin.
Rajshahi Kings:
Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan, Qais Ahmad, Christiaan Jonker, Soumya Sarkar, Fazle Mahmud, Arafat Sunny, Alauddin Babu, Isuru Udana, Laurie Evans, Marshall Ayub, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Ryan ten Doeschate, Seekkuge Prasanna, Mohammad Hafeez, Shahriar Nafees.
Injury and Availability Updates after the announcement of the squads:
Asela Gunaratne and of Dasun Shanaka of Comilla Victorians and Rajshahi Kings' Seekkuge Prasanna are part of Sri Lanka's squad in the tour of New Zealand. Steve Smith will miss 3rd and 4th matches of Comilla.
Power Picks:
Laurie Evans has a lot to offer on the slow tracks of Dhaka. His playing style suits the pitches where he can anchor the innings and go for big shots when needed. The England batsman averaged 65.64 in the T20s in 2018 where he scored 919 runs from 24 matches. He scored as many as ten fifties with a batting strike-rate of 137.98.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
The Rajshahi captain Mehidy Hasan will be ideal for one of the multipliers given the high chances that he bats in the top order. Shahid Afridi has been the Victorians' best players in both the games. Tamim Iqbal will be hoping to change things with the bat for his team. The left-arm pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Isuru Udana can be considered as vice-captain.
Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Anamul Haque
Batters – Laurie Evans, Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, Shoaib Malik
All-Rounders – Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi (VC), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C)
Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Isuru Udana, Abu Hider
Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Anamul Haque
Batters – Laurie Evans, Evin Lewis, Tamim Iqbal (C), Soumya Sarkar, Shoaib Malik
All-Rounders – Shahid Afridi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC)
Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Isuru Udana, Abu Hider
Expert Advice:
The bowlers' category consists of Mustafizur Rahman, Isuru Udana, Abu Hider, Qais Ahmed, Arafat Sunny, Mohammad Shahid and Mohammad Saifuddin. All these bowlers are expected to make an impact in the game with Mustafizur and Udana being the main contenders from among them.
Probable Winners:
The Rajshahi Kings are expected to register their second consecutive win unless the Comilla Victorians' batting steps up.
Get the latest Cricket News and updates from Bangladesh Premier League, Match Predictions, Fantasy Cricket Tips and lots more on CricTracker.com.


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Tonight 우리 사이 어떻게 하죠
[Tonight, what do we do about our relationship?]
자꾸 화만 내는 그대가
[You keep getting mad]
이제는 더 지쳐 가네요
[And I'm getting tired of it now]
나는 정말 어떡해요 난
[What should I do?]
These are words I would think no one would ever want to hear from their beloved. It is a pierce to the heart alone hearing them from G.O; yet, he is dutifully in charge of those lyrics in the lithe and rhythmic break up song, 우리 사이 [Our Relationship], from MBLAQ's masterpiece 6th mini album, Broken. Even though it is heartbreaking for me to hear G.O sing these words, my ears incessantly argue with my heart. G.O's vocals are mellifluous and flawless, with his improvisational runs particularly beautiful. With that, even though this is a gorgeous group effort, I still place it squarely in the G.O Vocal Virtuosity category here on the countdown.


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A twist on the Classic Champagne Cocktail, this Rum & Campari Champagne Cocktail is a bit more mellow with Rum & Campari in place of Cognac & Angostura Bitter. But don't worry, the Champagne is still there!
Looking for something else? Try a sparkling Cranberry Champagne Cocktail, a Clementine Campari Cocktail, a non-alcoholic Christmas Punch or a Cranberry Ginger Ale Mocktail.
Have you had a Classic Champagne Cocktail before? It's a beautiful, easy & delicious champagne drink dating back to at least the mid-1800s – likely one of the oldest cocktails we're still drinking today. And no wonder!
How to make a Champagne Cocktail
As dangerous as it is delicious a Champagne Cocktail is basically a spiked glass of Champagne. In the classic version, a sugar cube is saturated with Angostura Bitter before being added to a glass together with some cognac, after which the glass is filled up with Champagne. Some say it's a crazy use of good Champagne – I say it's delicious, and therefore not crazy at all.
That being said – you can use a dry Cava or other sparkling wine as well. I doubt anyone will taste the difference!
OK – on to my version of the classic cocktail. Trying for a bit of a mellower taste (as well as – at least in my house – a bit more common ingredients) I used Campari instead of Angostura Bitter, and rum instead of cognac. It's delicious and close in taste to the classic, albeit a bit less spicy due to the use of Campari instead of Angostura Bitter. The sugar cube is still there, the Champagne (or other dry sparkling wine) is still there, and it's still the perfect welcome cocktail for any dinner party.
Maybe for New Year's Eve? (Oh, and if you need some food as well – check out the 2018 always use butter New Year's Eve menu.)
Did you try this Rum & Campari Champagen Cocktail? What did you think? Let me know by leaving a comment and/or a rating below! Or just leave a comment anyway – I love hearing from you . I also love seeing your creations – so please tag me on Instagram if you post it and use the hashtag #alwaysusebutter.
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 cl Campari
- 2 cl rum
- 12 cl Champagne or other dry sparkling wine
- Place the sugar cube in a champagne flute and pour over the Campari. Follow with the rum and then top with Champagne. Serve immediately!
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.


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The president's support group, while reacting to reports counselled the opposition to dwell its campaigns on facts and realities on ground, rather than resorting to fiction.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its Director of Communications and Strategic Planning, Mallam Gidado Ibrahim, the BCO said the opposition was spreading the news of a 'fake Buhari' just to divert attention from the sad reality that they lack constructive programmes to campaign with ahead of the 2019 polls.
The group described the narrative as evil, unpatriotic and satanic, just as it wondered why any right thinking person would want to create the impression that a foreigner would be sneaked into the country to act as the president of Nigeria for quite a long time without the global intelligence community or the foreign media getting to know.
The BCO urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take urgent steps to sanction the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the major opposition party in the country had been flouting the commission's rules of engagement in the campaigns by spreading fake news and making inciting remarks.
He said, "The same opposition element who had prayed for President Muhammadu Buhari's death while on medical vacation in London are at work again. This narrative of a 'fake Buhari' in Aso Rock had been part of their strategy to cover up for their lack of a clear cut manifesto to engage the ruling party in constructive campaign for the 2019 general election.
"These are people who have squandered the country's resources without conscience before President Buhari came in to end their reign of massive looting. They had hoped that the president would not return alive from his medical vacation abroad, but were disappointed to see him back hale and hearty to execute the anti-corruption campaign more vigorously.
"Now that the campaign season is here, the opposition has conscripted idle youths to take advantage of the social media and hoodwink gullible Nigerians into voting them back to power with fake news.
"This is a mere figment of their own warped imagination. But their frustration is very clear; rather than staying alive to stop the looting regime that plundered our common patrimony with impunity, they would have loved to see President Buhari dead so that the ongoing efforts to recover their looted funds will be frustrated".
Ibrahim recalled that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who visited President Buhari in London while he was on medical vacation in that country visited Nigeria recently to see the president, adding that, "as a revered man of God, the cleric wouldn't have identified with Buhari if there was anything questionable about the Nigerian president".
He continued: "PDP and their spin doctors should come up with serious campaign issues. They should dwell on concrete facts instead of creating stories that can only be read on fictional novels. President Buhari's survival in London was God's divine intervention and those who never wanted him to survive are enemies of Nigeria.
"As the campaigns gather momentum, we urge well-meaning Nigerians to remain steadfast and be rest assured that President Buhari will return in 2019 to continue the great work his administration is doing to revive our economy, the power sector, agriculture, roads and tackle corruption head on".
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Lentil and lemon soup
Member recipe by alice.98
Member recipe by alice.98
Cooking timePrep: 6 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Skill levelEasy
ServingsServes 4
Lentil soup, good for winter
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- 500g red split lentils
- 1 orange pepper
- 1 tin cherry tomatoes
- 1 vegetable stock pot
- 1 clove of garlic
- A few pieces of chopped chive
- A sprinkle of chilli seeds
- 1.5-2 litres boiling water
- A sprinkle of thyme
- 3 lemons
- 1 lime
Chop up the garlic clove into small pieces and add the lentils and the stock pot (without water).
Boil the water and add to the mix in the large saucepan. Mix until the stock pot has dissolved into the water. Turn on the hob to a low heat and keep turned on throughout the making of the soup.
Add the chopped pepper and the tin of tomatoes, mixing so nothing sticks to the pan. Squirt in the lemon and lime.
Add all the herbs and spices, mix in and then blend with a hand blender until smooth.


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Johanna Skibsrud caused a collective conniption when, as a relative unknown author, she won the 2010 Giller Prize for her novel The Sentimentalists. Since then she's released a book of short stories and now comes to IFOA with a new novel set in 1932 that again looks at the impact of war.
She appears at the Penguin Canada 40th anniversary event Tuesday (October 28), 7:30 pm, at the Brigantine Room; and at the Women & War panel, Friday (October 31), 7:30 pm, at Lakeside Terrace.
Here are her responses to our literary quips questionnaire:
Summarize your book in a tweet, i.e., less than 140 characters.
Four characters. One goes missing. Who, or what, is to blame - and what are the limits of responsibility?
Who should star as you in your biopic?
Katharine Hepburn, Meryl Streep or Dame Judy Dench.
What important book have you pretended to have read?
It's really pretty easy to just smile and nod whenever someone mentions Animal Farm or Brave New World.
Recount your weirdest encounter with a fan.
When my novel The Sentimentalists was translated into Norwegian, I got to go to Norway for the first time and visit with some distant relatives. It was definitely weird - and wonderful - to sit next to my second cousin twice removed, who speaks no English and who read my book in a language I couldn't understand.
Lena Dunham, creator and star of TV's Girls, has received $3.5 million for her first book. Care to comment?
[Exaggerated shrug.]
You're ready to write the next bestselling dystopia for young adults. What's the premise?
Cold, unflinching realism.
Do writers make good lovers? Why?
I'd have to do more research.
Do book reviews still matter, or can you accomplish everything you need from social media?
Social media is probably the only thing that could have ever convinced writers and other artists to appreciate, and even feel nostalgia for, the good old-fashioned "critics." Now everyone's a critic - and a pretty lousy one.
Whose memoir do you not want to read? Why?
Pretty much everyone's. Though if someone like Captain Sir John Franklin or Amelia Earhart could be convinced to come back to write their memoirs, I'd be into it.