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Bravo TV + Million Dollar Listing New York – Season 4 Premiere Party
Date: April 13. Venue: Marquee – New York Million Dollar Listing New York reality star, Ryan Serhant, hosted a red carpet celebration at New York's swanky Marquee night club in honor of the hit show's fourth season. Among 1,300 guests, MDLNY co-stars attending included Luis D. Ortiz and Emilia Bechrakis. The two-level space boasted full […]Read More


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Not dead yet: Target shows there's still a heartbeat in retail
It may be time to remove a nail from the coffin of traditional stores.
Target is the latest to report strong holiday sales and a healthy outlook.
The company raised its quarterly profit forecast on Tuesday because of a jump of more than 3% in same-store sales during November and December and a surge in demand from online shoppers.
Target CEO Brian Cornell said on the company's corporate website that cordless vacuums from Roomba and Dyson, Instant Pot cookers, the Nintendo Switch console and Apple products — including the Watch and iPad — were particularly popular.
Digital sales are growing at a more than 25% clip, a sign that Target is competing more with Amazon. Target stepped up its efforts in delivery last month when it bought the same-day delivery service Shipt for $550 million.
Target stock rose nearly 3% on the news.
On Monday, rival Kohl's said that it, too, enjoyed healthy growth in the fourth quarter. And Macy's and JCPenney, two retailers that have really struggled lately, surprised Wall Street last week with better sales, though their outlooks aren't fantastic.
The results from Target and Kohl's suggest there is life in retail beyond Amazon.
Chuck Grom, a retail analyst for the firm Gordon Haskett, summed that sentiment up in the title of a report about Target's sales: "Amazon Who?"
Target is not alone in the fight. Walmart is doing extremely well after a series of acquisitions in the past two years, most notably Jet.com, to increase its presence online.
Sales have been booming at home improvement stores Home Depot and Lowe's — and so have their stocks. Best Buy's stock is not far from a record high because of solid sales of video games, TVs and Apple products.
Of course, many other retailers have entered — to quote John Goodman's character in "The Big Lebowski" — a world of pain.
Barnes & Noble and Sears are trading at all-time lows as sales keep sinking. Victoria's Secret owner L Brands is hurting, too.
Toys 'R' Us, Gymboree and The Limited all filed for bankruptcy last year. And RadioShack went the Chapter 11 route for the second time in two years.
It's clear that consumer tastes are changing fast — and that means there will be plenty of losers in traditional retail. But it's a mistake to assume Amazon will be the only winner. Some brick-and-mortar stores are doing just fine, thank you very much.

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Science and Engineering Building 50 (UNF)
Building Enclosure Evaluation
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
This facility is a 3-story 120,000 sf facility, with brick veneer over a concrete and masonry structure and a low slope modified bitumen roof system. The facility also incorporated the use of multi-story glazed curtain walls at stairwells and building common areas. The University had previously commissioned studies to determine the causes of moisture intrusion and condensation in the building. Gale provided a more in-depth investigation effort including destructive testing to determine the quality and existence of sufficient backup damp-proofing and waterproofing systems, and thru-wall flashings at brick veneer.
Gale worked closely with the selected construction manager who performed destructive testing at locations identified by Gale. The enclosure evaluation also included an assessment of the roofing system and overall opinion as to the reparability of the roof versus the need for replacement. Gale's summary report identified the specific issues with regard to the building, including the need to re-roof the existing brick veneer and replace the roof system.
The summary report recommendations were accepted by the University and incorporated into repair documents prepared by Gale. The building enclosure evaluation effort allowed for identification of the major envelope issues and a design approach which identified specific repairs. In addition, the design incorporated proper detailing of specific building enclosure details and proper sealing of all voids allowing air and water infiltration.


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A Tale of Two Dictatorships
Do those who live in a democratic state take their freedoms for granted? How does the behavior we exhibit when we travel outside our home country reflect national and cultural values? The following personal history piece is a sketch of life under two brutal dictatorships: François Duvalier ("Poppa Doc)" of Haiti and Rafael Trujillo of the Dominican Republic. Vacationing here in 1961, the author narrowly avoided being shot. "A Tale of Two Dictatorships" records a one-day experience with two very strange American tourists. They should be a lesson on how not to behave abroad.


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Chicago (IL) – The Hubble telescope has reportedly been captured by the space shuttle Atlantis' robotic arm.
"Using views from a camera centered in a structure where the telescope will be berthed, Hubble [will be lowered] into a special cradle, called the Flight Support System, or FSS, in Atlantis' payload bay," NASA explained in statement. "The telescope will be latched to the high-tech, lazy Susan-type device for the duration of the servicing work."
The shuttle will be positioned to allow the collection of solar energy by Hubble's panels. In addition, astronauts are expected to remotely connect an "umbilical" cord that will supply electrical power to the telescope.
Meanwhile, NASA engineers continue to examine images captured during Tuesday's survey of Atlantis' thermal protection system and exterior surfaces. During the inspection, mission managers observed a "single area of damage" on the forward part of the spacecraft where the wing blends into the fuselage. However, the damage is thought to be minor and "of no concern for the mission."
As TG Daily previously reported (content/view/42417/184/), Atlantis astronauts have planned five spacewalks to replace and repair a number of items, including thermal blankets, gyroscopes, batteries and subsystems.
Hubble was placed into orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery in April 1990. Since then, the telescope has undergone four servicing missions to repair various systems and flaws. However, the May spacewalks should allow Hubble to function until at least 2014, when its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is due to be launched.
Atlantis lifted off at 2:01 p.m. EDT Monday from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. STS-125 is the 126th space shuttle flight, the 30th flight for Atlantis and the second flight in 2009.


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Each type of holiday will have its own benefits and drawbacks. If you're the kinds who love to explore a place and its culture in detail, then there can be significant flaws with a set tours. One of the main disadvantages is the fact that when you are on a strict schedule with other travellers you can't go at your own pace. There are particular things you might like to visit but many times you feel like you've missed something. Not to mention having to learn to put up with or get along with people you might not necessarily click with. Well, the short and quick solution to this is to plan your own tour and what best then self-drive holiday.
Have a look here at some of the great reasons why you should consider a self-drive holiday:
The Benefits
- You set the pace– You don't have to be tied down by a schedule if you love an area you have free rein to stay as long as you like.
- Off the beaten track– You have the freedom to visit places that a standard tour probably wouldn't. You can explore the real side to any destination.
- Comfort– If you self-drive, you are travelling with people you know, at your speed, to the places you want to go, which makes for a much more private and comfortable journey.
- You can stay where you want– One of the good thing about a self-drive holiday is the fact that you can choose where you stay, whether you book as you go or beforehand it's your choice. Although it's always best to pre book your stay to avoid last minute glitches.
- It's easy– You may think that a self-drive trip is going to be complicated; in fact, it couldn't be more simple. You can book your affordable airport car hireand set off on your way.
Top Tips
A self-drive holiday is simple, more fun, and will most likely leave you wanting to do more and explore more; however, some tips will come in handy for making it run as smoothly as possible:
- Choose safe places for self- drive tour– Try to do some researchon the areas that self-driving is accessible and secure, especially if you're taking children with you.
- Learn and obey rules-It's highly recommended that you stick to the speed limits in each country, some will enforce this very strictly, and surely you don't want to get caught in foreign land. Make sure you know about traffic regulations before going.
- Don't Rush– Remember that you set the pace when it comes to a self-drive holiday, so there is no need to rush a destination if you're enjoying it.
- Books– It's wise to take some guide books and a map, the guides will help you to located areas of interest on your journey, and a map is just in case the Satnav cuts out.
- Insurance-You may think it's a rip-off, but it's worth thinking about the insurance that covers you for additional miles, etc. just in case.
- Be Prepared– It's an excellent decision to take a trip to the supermarket every now and again to make sure you have plenty of food and drink, services can be costly.
Hopefully, this has inspired you to consider a self-driving holiday for your next trip. Have you ever thought about doing this or have you already? Please share in the comments section below.
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Earlier tonight, Substratum released their highly anticipated open beta of SubstratumNode. The release is designated v0.3.0, and doesn't actually do anything except route traffic through an extra localhost layer.
Here's what the GUI looks like.
The installation process was pretty simple. After installing the SubstratumNode package, the only thing I had to was change my DNS to 127.0.0.1 (localhost). SubstratumNode requires this step because network traffic needs to routed inward to SubstratumNode before going to Substratum's decentralized network.
There isn't too much else to report on at the moment, except that SubstratumNode does work. The juicy features will come in future releases.
- CORES neighborhoods will come in v0.4.0.
- SUB staking rewards will come in v0.5.0.
More information regarding the open beta, along with installation links and instructions, can be found on Substratum's official website. SubstratumNode is available for MacOS, Windows, and Linux. It's great to finally see a MVP from Substratum, and I look forward to running the full node.


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The modest but dependable Levy-Gardner-Laven team got a lean start in 1952's quasi-noir serial killer tale Without Warning!, a cheapie that was picked up for distribution by United Artists. Apparently an accomplishment of that magnitude could be rewarded in the 1950s, and the three partners (one director, two producers) made a better deal for the next year's Vice Squad, tapping the affordable Edward G. Robinson and Paulette Goddard for marquee appeal. Unjustly graylisted by the pamphlet Red Channels, Robinson no longer commanded a top salary. Ironically, the movie was a property he had purchased six years earlier, before the HUAC debacle crippled his career. Ms. Goddard had been out of circulation for a while, and traded a reasonable paycheck for what looks like a few day's work. The team came up with a serviceable script about a police captain trying to get a handle on a gang of murderous bank robbers.
Vice Squad is the equivalent of a modern TV movie, but featuring a selection of seasoned 1950s actors. Thieves Al Barkis (Edward Binns, repeating from Without Warning!) and Pete Monty (Lee Van Cleef) kill a policeman who discovers them stealing a car from a dealership. The event is witnessed by mortician Jack Hartrampf (Porter Hall of Double Indemnity). He refuses to admit to seeing anything because he was visiting his girlfriend, and doesn't want his wife to know. Hartrampf's sleazy lawyer Dwight Foreman (Barry Kelly of The Asphalt Jungle) stonewalls the cops, who desperately need a line on the cop killers. Captain 'Barney' Barnaby (Edward G. Robinson) arranges for Hartrampf's incarceration to be extended by having paperwork lost, etc. Deciding that the mortician must be made to cooperate, he then has him re-arrested for petty crimes, to keep him on ice. Meanwhile, stoolie Frankie Pierce (Jay Adler) intimates that a bank robbery will occur in Beverly Hills that same afternoon. Barkis and Monty must intimidate another member of the gang, Marty Kusalich (Adam Williams, the other 'star' of Without Warning!) when he hears about the killing of the policeman. Captain Barney deals with various problems in the department, appears on a TV show to publicize the good works of the L.A.P.D, and also manages to get a step ahead of the unknown crooks. He leans on his good friend, "escort service" proprietress Mona Ross (Paulette Goddard) for information; it's well known that many criminals habituate her establishment. Barney has to throw her girls into jail cells to expedite the issue, but Ross establishes the link between Marty Kusalich and the murderous bank robbers. With Frankie's information, the detectives set a trap at the Beverly Hills bank...
A reasonably exciting crime tale put together with modest resources, Vice Squad achieves an interesting vibe somewhere between Dragnet and L.A. Confidential. The action is restricted to a couple of sequences, but it's certainly good enough; the bank robbery actually takes place in the Beverly Hills, and locals will easily recognize the streets. The sullen Ed Binns is good as the gang leader and young Adam Williams excellent as the gunman who'd rather sit out the robbery with his girlfriend at Mona's place. (Regular film watchers will immediately recognize Williams as one of the bad guys harassing Cary Grant in North by Northwest.) Edward G. Robinson carries the film beautifully, even if we mostly see him in the halls and offices of police headquarters. Lawrence Roman's script has enough natural dialogue for Robinson to play with, and the actor proves yet again that he's incapable of making a dull movie.
What makes Vice Squad especially interesting now is its cavalier attitude toward Law and Order. The kindly Captain Barnaby flouts several basic no-no's of police administration in Los Angeles. In today's city, he'd be martyred in newspaper headlines for the slippery moves he shows here.
Barney has a 'winking' relationship with Mona Ross and allows her brothel to function in violation of the law. Mona reciprocates with information when Barney needs it. They carry on an ongoing flirtation, without any personal hanky-panky involved. It sounds all too much like a smokescreen for the then-common practice for cops of all ranks to be in cahoots with the very vices they're supposed to suppress; an entrepreneur like Mona would probably be servicing members of the police department on an equally off-the-books arrangement.
Even worse is Barney's harassment and intimidation of Jack Hartrampf. Barney's detectives use a female undercover cop to brush up against Hartrampf and then accuse him of molestation, so he can be held indefinitely. The event is treated as if it were standard operating procedure. Hartrampf is re-arrested twice in this manner, and slowly re-booked to break down resistance and coerce his cooperation. The exercise is treated as comedy relief, with poor Porter Hall sputtering in alarm. Barney is sufficiently informal in his dealings with Mona to cut corners, but he evidently won't level with Hartrampf and promise to keep his philandering quiet in exchange for information. It's basic persecution, that stinks like a cover-up for crooked police practices. Although serious reforms took place in many big cities, the badge-polishing of the "Dragnet" years completely whitewashed the image of cops in America.
Vice Squad concludes with a showdown in an abandoned concrete building, located about a hundred yards North of the California Incline on Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. The bank robbery gets messy, with a hostage taken and a gun battle, but Barney's slick tricks down at headquarters save the day.
A nice sidebar story sees the L.A.P.D. helping out a 'friend' of City Hall, whose mother is being fleeced by a fake European count (John Verros) trying to get away with a crime called Marriage Bunco. Barney employs several paid city workers, including a language expert, to determine the 'Count's' true status before giving him the bum's rush to an Eastern-bound train. So the L.A.P.D. is there to help, as long as you're personally connected to the downtown elite.
All credit to Edward G. Robinson, who makes all these shenanigans look like noble social work!
This isn't a big show for Paulette Goddard, but she does give Mona Ross an appropriately flirtatious quality - and looks cute in furs entering and leaving the captain's office, as if it was a second home. The vivacious K.T. Stevens gets third billing but unfortunately has little to do. Lee Van Cleef assays yet another slimy crook, but the best bad guy role goes to Adam Williams as the nervous womanizer.
The MGM Limited Collection Edition DVD-R of Vice Squad can boast a very good B&W transfer. It was released in July of 1953, and the 1.37 Academy framing appears to be correct. In that year a few productions were already being filmed to be matted off to 1:66. The soundtrack is particularly clear, with Herschel Burke Gilbert's exciting music score adding pep to many scenes. Gilbert was often associated with the Levy-Gardner-Laven partnership. Production Assistant Pat Fielder apparently impressed the bosses as well: she became a writer for them just four years later on The Monster that Challenged the World and The Vampire and moved on to TV work in the 1960s.
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Dark Salvation is an horror FPS game built with id Tech 3 engine and meant for mature audience.
It's developed by Mangled Eye Studios.
In my eyes Dark Salvation demonstrates few things …
1. id software's GLPed engines are still alive and kicking, and more and more games use their FREE engines.
2. There is money to be made from GPLed software EVEN on the single player gaming business.
3. Once a game made with FREE software is released, parts of it will benefit the community as a source code that could be then used in other projects.
While Dark Salvation is not fully FOSS , they mean to release a SDK and the source code which the GPL license demands.
I assume that the graphic part will stay proprietary as in id software games.
They also working on a GNU/Linux and Mac clients – so stay tuned !
A little about the game…
Dark Salvation features 14+ levels filled with horror, monster slaying action, puzzle solving and magic casting.
The game offers 10 weapons as well as special items, each weapon can be used to cast spells.
Dark Salvation offers great soundtrack which is given for free as a separate music cd if you order the "box" version of the game (currently available for Windows only).
It has come to my attention that this game was in development for 7 years, and that they licensed the id tech3 engine when it was still proprietary.
They said they will still release a source code , but there is no indication of what exactly.
In my opinion there is no need to leave the source code of "their" id tech 3 modified engine closed when the engine was freed years ago.
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I must admit to having been in league with David for several weeks lately, regarding Toto's adventures.
We schemed and researched ! Such intricate planning and timing !
David's wonderful blogs on parks and garden history, show what amazing things can be achieved on GoY, especially with the new user-friendly way to write blogs.
Composing this blog has been an education for me. I'm happy for any member to message me for hints on how to go about writing a blog. I'll try to help if I can. :o)
For photography in this blog, special thanks must go to my friend, Bertie Bassett lookalike, Mr CLAPTRAP ~ that's short for ~ Clever Liquorice Allsorts Person ~ Terratoonie's Royal Appointment Paparazzi.
Mr Claptrap provided most of the photos for this blog, emailing them to me daily, during recent stressful times, to keep up my spirits.
He is currently slightly out of sorts ~ out of Allsorts ?
I wish him a speedy convalescence. :o)
Some of you have already seen on GoY three of my photos relevant to this blog ~ Flower Pot Toddlers in a garden ~ Mr Claptrap taking paparazzi pictures ~ and the third photo he was especially lucky to snap ~ of Toto's capture by the Flower Pot People.
Sightings of Toto have since been posted by Gee19 and others ~
At one point, in a doll's house, Toto was spotted on TV. Then another time, Toto was seen again in Gee's garden, but quickly disappeared. More recently, David wrote a blog because James and Eilidh were hunting for Toto high and low.
Here's the story of Toto's disappearance. Enjoy :o)
Poor Toto was taken
By Flower Pot Folk.
You think I'm mistaken?
I'm not. It's no joke.
Just look at that photo ~
No shame and no guilt.
They grabbed David's Toto
From under his kilt !
They raided his garden
And hoisted a crane.
With no 'Beg your pardon'
Sped off down the lane.
The deed it was shady
They took David's chocs.
That Flower Pot Lady
She stole every box.
The journey was gruesome,
By skateboard and train,
And then this odd twosome
Jumped onto a plane.
With Twirls on the menu
They stopped for a meal,
And here's the next venue ~
Millennium Wheel.
She chose Toto's headwear ~
A shiny brown pot,
And then out of nowhere
Revealed a big yacht.
My pal, Mr Claptrap
Took photos galore !
With ancient O.S. map,
He hid by the shore.
The plants and the flowers
Concealed him from view.
He shivered for hours,
His Allsorts turned blue :o( !
Then armed with choc. finger
And dog that she stole,
With no time to linger,
Last stop ~ the North Pole !
Sad Toto ! So shocking !
No parties, no pubs !
No Santa, no stocking !
Just polar bear cubs. :o(
Best wishes we're sending
To Eilidh's brave dog.
But what is the ending ?
That's in my next blog :o)
- 11 Dec, 2008
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Previous post: # 5. UP-TO-DATE NEWS of WILDLIFE SHOWS on TV ~
Next post: # 7. TOTO AND THE GREAT ESCAPE ~ A FESTIVE FABLE
One word for this blog - brilliant!
11 Dec, 2008
~well done TT~
~ can't wait for the next instalment!
11 Dec, 2008
brilliant TT
11 Dec, 2008
Absolute brill blog, loved reading it.
11 Dec, 2008
Thanks to all four. I learnt a lot about how to make blogs while writing this one. :o)
11 Dec, 2008
Now we're all in suspense. What will the next blog reveal ? :o)
That was grerat TT !
11 Dec, 2008
I've told Blodyn how the story ends, but she's keeping it a secret. Lol. :o)
11 Dec, 2008
11 Dec, 2008
well done to you it was brilliant
11 Dec, 2008
Good blog TT, well done. I have wished I put some of my pics in a blog, will have to have a go!
11 Dec, 2008
Hi Mary ~
I'm pleased you like this.:o)
Hello Pottygardener ~
Your pics would look good in a blog.
I'll help if you have any questions. :o)
11 Dec, 2008
Choc-full of humour, and clues, too. Brilliant! >(:o) (This is my attempt at a "Rudolph" smiley)
11 Dec, 2008
You did it well, David! (:o)>
That is Santa, by the way, to go with Rudoph, in case you didn't recognise him..
11 Dec, 2008
Fab blog TT. Now I'm not going to be able to sleep for thinking about the next episode. o<0:o)
11 Dec, 2008
great blog T.T must have taken ages to set up the photos.............steve
12 Dec, 2008
TT ~ see latest photo "Its cold here"
12 Dec, 2008
Gilli ~
I'll hop over to see your photo in a moment.
Thank you :o)
12 Dec, 2008
Yes, Steve, it did take a very long time to put the photos on GoY. You did well with your blog and photos. Let me know if you need any more advice.
Not yet sure whether I will write the second part of this ....
12 Dec, 2008
David ~
I'm pleased you enjoyed it
12 Dec, 2008
Spritz ~
12 Dec, 2008
Another great blog TT :)
12 Dec, 2008
Janette ~
I'm glad to know you enjoyed it :o)
12 Dec, 2008
Not sure if Toto a boy or a girl ,
Maybe its that which causes a TWIRL,
Perhaps heading skywards toward the stars,
Onto a MILKY WAY,GALAXY , MARS.
Is there a BOUNTY on Totos head ?
Needing a BOOST to keep getting fed,
Surrounded by chocs getting the MUNCHIES,
Cannot return due to credit CRUNCHIE.
Alone and forlorn TWIX rock and a hard place,
Do we need posters to recognise face?
Is there a chance we ll get a reply
Or has Toto been ' stuffed ' by goy ?
14 Dec, 2008
~if we are real SMARTIES we will hatch up a plan!
14 Dec, 2008
He's one of the boys ~
You can tell by his 'tache
And the way he enjoys
His Cadburys Smash.
But aliens from Mars
Won't drive Toto home.
No Mini Rolls cars,
With the chauffeur a gnome.
To find out the fate
For this poor little dog,
Please make a firm date
With my follow-up blog. :o)
And Arlene ~
THEN we'll have some parties
with our smarties. :o)
14 Dec, 2008
I think you GOYs are all CRACKERs JACK! lol
Very well done terratoonie. I see you are a hit. I wrestled my addiction with the rhyming sickness. I watched The Wizard of Oz 45 times sound turned down with the Pink Floyd album 'Dark Side Of The Moon' playing loudly simultaneously to the movie. It worked!
Ah did you eat all that candy yet? I would not mind a finger!
15 Dec, 2008
Second episode of the tales of Toto is in the pipeline.
Sorry, Pinkfloyd, I ate all the chocolate fingers,but I have a chocolate Twirl bar here. How about that ?
Do you have Maltesers in Canada ? I seem to recall in the USA, they have something called Malted Milk Balls, which look like Maltesers but taste very different. :o(
15 Dec, 2008
Yes terratoonie we have Maltesers, they were a fav for my folks when they had Bridge night at the home. I love them. The U. S. of A. carries a lot of candy that we can not get here however we can get mostly everything your country sells over the counter. There are stores here dedicated to just English goods and wares. Cadbury is common here too.
15 Dec, 2008
Second part of Toto story now on GoY :o)
17 Dec, 2008
great blog thank you
26 Jan, 2009
Hello Donnah ~
I'm glad you enjoyed reading this.
My next blog #7 tells the second part of the story :o)
26 Jan, 2009
Wonderful ROFL....
1 Jul, 2009
1 Jul, 2009
lol i really enjoyed that TT, very amusing i must say , going to read next one now, cant wait to see what happened :o))
25 Jul, 2009
Hello San...
I'm pleased you enjoyed the story so far....... Lol.
26 Jul, 2009
:o)) i did
26 Jul, 2009
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text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post432784926254038174..comments2023-09-19T13:53:03.306+10:00Comments on To Food with Love: Japanese-style Hashed Beef (Hayashi Raisu)Fern @ To Food With Lovehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-12557770602996943012015-06-13T12:36:13.405+10:002015-06-13T12:36:13.405+10:00I've eaten this dish many times in Japan - mos...I've eaten this dish many times in Japan - mostly in little diners in Tokyo. But may I say, I think omitting the demi-glace is a mistake. The demi-glace adds an underlying flavour that seems to characterise this dish. Sauce Espagnole (demi-glace) is easy to make in a slow-cooker; I make it twice a year and freeze it in small email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-79815978838294192952013-03-26T16:37:47.810+11:002013-03-26T16:37:47.810+11:00I live in Hawaii and have never heard of this dish...I live in Hawaii and have never heard of this dish, but now I am determined to make it because the way you described it made it sound so delicious. Maybe I can start a new trend here. Aloha!Kikukathttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-18508009074759413582012-12-18T20:39:36.108+11:002012-12-18T20:39:36.108+11:00@Anonymous: Glad to hear you liked it!@Anonymous: Glad to hear you liked it!Fern @ To Food With Lovehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-10042677652494447802012-12-18T19:38:37.217+11:002012-12-18T19:38:37.217+11:00So delicious! Made it tonight, thank you for the ...So delicious! Made it tonight, thank you for the wonderful recipe! It was actually thick enough on its own, but I added the roux anyways for email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-78006679736113464442012-05-16T11:44:51.853+10:002012-05-16T11:44:51.853+10:00I have not heard of this dish before. I like that ...I have not heard of this dish before. I like that it is a one dish meal.Quay Po Cookshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-19230480876356267152012-05-12T03:31:13.660+10:002012-05-12T03:31:13.660+10:00My kids used to prefer eating Hayashi Rice over Cu...My kids used to prefer eating Hayashi Rice over Curry Rice. I think it's sweeter and kids prefer that flavor. I have never made Hayashi Rice from scratch and usually make it with roux (just like curry box, we have Hayashi Rice roux) on busy nights. I am inspired to cook from scratch one day!Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-5031391251026894322012-05-11T22:30:29.605+10:002012-05-11T22:30:29.605+10:00This is also another good idea for bento lunch box...This is also another good idea for bento lunch box. Sound so yummy !Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Loverhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-14649283568325728152012-05-11T18:46:47.016+10:002012-05-11T18:46:47.016+10:00I've also not heard of it before but apparentl...I've also not heard of it before but apparently they also sell the instant roux cubes just like for Japanese curry.Fern @ To Food With Lovehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494710691845123649.post-48372825534695196872012-05-11T18:39:10.884+10:002012-05-11T18:39:10.884+10:00I never heard of this dish before but it sure look...I never heard of this dish before but it sure look very delicious. I like to eat dish like this with this sauce.Melhttps://email@example.com


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Botanical name: Taraxacum officinale
Family name: Asteraceae
Dandelion has a number of closely related weed species that look similar to it, and all these species tend to get lumped together and incorrectly get called "dandelions".
Dandelion is commonly found in pastures, though it doesn't really cause any problems there. It establishes in pastures that have low plant numbers and often have fairly low soil fertility, as dandelion can tolerate this. As livestock will eat the leaves of dandelion, this is not a major concern, though it probably produces less leaf material than perennial ryegrass plants would.
In research we have conducted at Massey University, the mineral content of dandelion leaves was found to be significantly higher than for ryegrass and clover leaves for phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, copper, zinc and boron, which could actually give benefits to animals grazing on these leaves.
In turf, it is more of a problem as it tends to be an eye sore and can be quite difficult to kill. It is also commonly found in orchards where it probably competes with trees for water and nutrients. The deep tap root allows it to stay green during droughts as it can obtain water from deep down in the soil profile.
Distinguishing features
The common weed species confused with dandelion are catsear, hawksbeard and hawkbit. All four weeds grow as rosettes, with upright flower stems topped by yellow flowers which have pappus attached to their seeds.
Catsear and hawkbit have hairy leaves, whereas dandelion and hawksbeard have leaves with almost no hairs. Catsear and hawksbeard have branched flower stems whereas hawkbit and dandelion flower stems are unbranched. The flower stem of a dandelion is fleshy and hollow whereas that of hawkbit tends to be thinner, more wiry and not as hollow.
In pastures where chicory has been planted, it can be difficult to tell a dandelion from chicory when it is at the rosette stage. However, once chicory flowers, it has tall, branched leafy stems with blue flowers.
Any part of a dandelion root can produce new plants if it should be cut up, so dandelion will usually regrow successfully following cultivation, especially if the roots aren't buried too deeply. Once established, it cannot be removed selectively from pastures using herbicides.
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Similar species
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2020: An Unprecedented Year for Families
This year has been anything but normal: new babies may have never met aunts, uncles and grandparents because of COVID-19 precautions, young children are spending a lot more time at home with parents than normal, and parents, of course, are supporting virtual learning while oftentimes also working virtually themselves. For families who are seeing relatives and friends over the holidays, interruption to their child's routine leads to fussiness and stress that they are already bending over backwards to prevent.
We know that sleep plays a crucial role in brain development and emotional regulation in little ones. This guide was created to help support parents and children during what we know will be an upside-down holiday season.
Healthy Sleep and the Holidays
As it comes to a close, many families are being very intentional with visiting loved ones, introducing new additions to the family, and indulging in a little well-deserved quality time. Naturally, the hustle and bustle of the season brings with it a lot of stress and a lack of sleep. Between the cooking, shopping and cleaning, there is much to be done, turning the favorite time of the year into the most stressful time of the year.
This break from normal routine can not only affect your sleep, but also rest for your little ones, too, disrupting normal sleep cycles and upsetting the finicky rest-to-tantrum ratio that parents so carefully balance each day.
Holiday travel can especially disrupt children's routines, taking them away from their beds and adding another layer of stress and curiosity that can keep sleep at bay. The uncertainty of being away from home, coupled with sleeping in a strange environment, can make even the most secure child uneasy as you suddenly find yourself surrounded by new people and different foods while you engage in new adventures.
For parents, this adds a whole new layer of concern as parents have the added responsibility of ensuring that their holiday accommodations allow for safe sleep, clear of any potential hazards that can harm your child.
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Why Is Sleep So Important For Kids?
Sleep is important for all ages, but it is especially important for growing children. "Sleep is no less important than food, drink or safety in the lives of children," says Dr. Michael J. Breus.
The brain has a lot of responsibility – it keeps us aware, active and functional. Sleep is what keeps our brains going, providing the recharge so that you can function each day.
"Sleeping well increases brain power just as weight lifting builds stronger muscles," continues Dr. Breus, "because sleeping well increases your attention span and allows you to be physically relaxed and mentally alert at the same time."
Children's sleep habits can have significant bearing on their growth and development. In fact, "Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health," says Rachel Dawkins, M.D., of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
No doubt, a healthy amount of sleep over the holiday season is a high priority in avoiding tantrums and meltdowns.
The amount of sleep that your child needs all depends on age.
Recommended Sleep for Infants
|Child's Age
|Suggested Amount of Sleep
|Newborns – 3 months
|16-18 hours
|4 months – 12 months
|12-16 hours
|1 – 2 years old
|11-14 hours
|3 – 5 years old
|9-12 hours
|6 – 12 years old
|9-12 hours
|13 – 18 years old
|8-10 hours
Source: American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Most children also nap during the day. While most children over the age of two are okay with a single nap, newborns and young infants may need several naps each day. ATS reports that naps usually fade away by age five.
Sleep & Emotional Regulation
With the excitement of the holiday season, on top of everyday practices that already affect sleep, it's especially important for children to get an ample amount of rest. Their sleep health is directly related to their emotional well-being, and at a time when emotions are running high and there's so much excitement to be had, you should be conscious of what your child is engaging with during the day.
Tips for Staying on a Healthy Sleep Schedule
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule becomes even more important when a child's routine is broken. Fortunately, these guidelines can help you set your little one up for successful rest:
- Keep sleep times the same. Travel may make it difficult since you are more susceptible to environmental factors, but do your best to stick to your child's regular wakeup and bedtimes.
- Bring comfort on the road. Even though you may be away from home, you can still surround your child with favorite comfort items, such as a blanket, pillow, pajamas or pacifiers.
- Build in a buffer. It may take longer for your child to wind down for a nap, so plan for some extra time to settle down.
- Keep out extra light. Room-darkening or blackout curtains can help your child sleep better, whether it's during naptime or sleeping in during mornings. If you're traveling, use a comfortable eye mask to help sleep come easier.
- Block out excess noise. When you are away from home, you can't always control the noise around you, but you can help your child find rest with the help of a white noise machine, fan or even noise-cancelling headphones for older children.
- Maintain a healthy diet. Sugar before bed can have the opposite effect when your child is trying to sleep, so instead eat a healthier diet that especially limits the many seasonal cookies, candies and goodies that are so prevalent during the holidays.
- Set the scene. Bedtime in a new environment can be scary, but introducing your children to their room upon arrival will help them to feel at home. They will also be more comfortable when it comes time to sleep.
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Safe Sleep Environment: Holiday Edition
As parents, it's your job to keep your child safe, and it's a love that knows no bounds. For many, that means following Safe Sleep Guidelines to ensure that children are able to safely count their sheep.
Unsafe sleeping-related deaths are far too common, and the statistics are staggering.
- Each year, there are an estimated 3,500 infant deaths in the U.S. due to sleep-related issues.
- Nearly a quarter of all mothers do not place their babies on their back to sleep.
- Nearly 40% report using soft, unsafe bedding.
Babies are too little to keep themselves safe from potential hazards in the bed. This is why parents must be diligent in how they lay their infants down to sleep and what kind of bedding they use. This becomes even more critical as you embark on holiday travel.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is when a baby under one year old suddenly dies from an unexplained cause. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines SIDS as the "sudden and silent medical disorder that can happen to an infant who seems healthy." Some also refer to SIDS as crib death or cot death, because it commonly occurs when babies are sleeping.
With such added consequences for poor sleep, parents may worry about how to keep their children safe while away from home during the holidays.
Safe Sleep Away From Home
The holidays can be tough on everyone, including your children. The sudden influx of family and rush of activity can be overwhelming, as loved ones wrestle to coo and fuss over little ones they haven't seen in ages. The constant attention and increased energy can easily affect your children's sleep patterns, keeping them up later than usual and exhausting them more than usual.
Parents who are concerned with safe sleep may find themselves faced with unsafe sleeping scenarios while staying with relatives. Here are a few red-flag situations to keep an eye out for.
Avoiding Unsafe Sleep Scenarios
- Avoiding naptime with inebriated relatives.
It's only natural for families to want to cuddle with their newest arrival, but it's especially unsafe for inebriated relatives who want to nap with the child. A casual nap on the couch is a time-honored holiday tradition, but sleeping with a baby in your arms after a few too many is never a good idea.
Research shows that SIDS-related deaths were far more likely to be sleeping next to a parent who recently drank alcohol or had taken drugs.
- Avoid grownup beds.
A family member or friend may volunteer to put the baby down for a nap, and while the intention is undoubtedly good-hearted, it can still impact your child's safety if your baby isn't put in the right environment.
This includes checking for the following hazards:
- A child can suffocate in a bed that is too soft.
- Blankets or quilts can also easily become a choking hazard.
- Babies can also roll off beds, sustaining injuries from their fall.
Studies show that soft bedding is the top cause of suffocation-related deaths in infants, with researchers writing that suffecoation happens more than any other cause in infant deaths. Many of these deaths occur in the wrong kind of bed.
- Screen family gifts.
Well-intentioned family members may flood your baby with new presents, like a monogrammed blanket or special stuffed animal. Be careful not to bring these items into the bedroom where they can become a choking hazard.
- Avoid vintage cribs and playpens.
Vintage may be trendy, but it's often not safe as far as your baby is concerned. Many older-model cribs and playpens lack the safety features of modern products, making them a serious safety risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides a helpful search tool that you can use to check which products have been recalled.
Options for Parents Away from Home
Unfortunately, avoiding unsafe sleeping practices isn't easy. Parents know all too well that it just isn't realistic to bring your whole crib setup on the road to a friend or family member's house. Check out these options that make safe sleep away from home possible.
- Pack n' Play. While cumbersome, a Pack n' Play can be the most convenient option for parents seeking a mobile sleep and playpen for their little ones. If you are flying, be sure to check your airline's policy for your Pack n' Play, although most will simply charge a checked-bag fee.
- Travel bassinet. If a Play n' Play requires more space than you have, consider a travel bassinet. This is an option that is reserved for those who cannot yet crawl. There are tons of lightweight bassinets that can easily travel with you and take up little real estate.
- Rent a crib (and other baby gear). You're not the only parent traveling with children this holiday season, so many places offer you the option to rent your equipment instead. Companies like Babyquip.com, Baby's Away, Babies Getaway, and Traveling Baby are all services designed to deliver a helping hand with rental cribs and Pack n' Plays when you need them.
- Set up a co-sleeping space. If you opt to co-sleep, choose a firm bed that is large enough to fit both of you comfortably. Many parents choose to push the bed up against the wall to prevent any falls and remove as much bedding as possible to ensure there are no choking hazards in the bed.
"Confirm that you will have a bed big enough for co-sleeping at your destination before you take off without an alternative," advises travel experts at The 2 Idiots Travel Blog. "If you have an infant, also consider carefully whether co-sleeping is something you feel you can do safely (and consult with your pediatrician if you have questions!)."
Final Thoughts
The holiday season is a time to come together and enjoy the blessings we have in our lives. While coronavirus could very change the face of traditional holiday celebrations this year, families all over the world are determined to find a way to be together and celebrate the holidays.
Travel can make it very hard to maintain proper sleep habits for your growing children, but with a little care and creativity, it is certainly possible. Whether it is making extra arrangements for rentals or accommodations on the road, ensuring your child is in safe environments, or maintaining a healthy sleep schedule, you can ensure that you and your family have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season with just a little preparation.


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Announcing: Paydock Release 'Windermere'
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Gerrard celebrating his goal against Manchester United
This shirt was famously worn against Manchester United at Old Trafford. When Liverpool went 1-0 down thanks to a penalty from Ronaldo no one would expect what would happen in the rest of the game. Liverpool managed to dominate the game and score 4 times to win the game 4-1 with Gerrard, Torres, Aurelio and Dossena scoring (Yes, Dossena scored)


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Hernandez homered three times and drove in a record seven runs, Kershaw breezed through six crisp innings and Los Angeles ended the Chicago Cubs' title defense with an 11-1 rout in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Thursday night.
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I first saw 50 minutes of Pixar's 'Up' back at New York Comic Con this February, and was intrigued and impressed, but also slightly worried. That chunk of the Pete Docter movie was just so filled with stuff - a wordless prologue that set up the relationship between Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) and the love of his life, Ellie, from childhood to old age (novelistic to be sure); a house lifted high into the air by billions of balloons; a talking dog named Dug (voiced by co-director Bob Peterson); and a jungle landscape as alien as the moon, populated by an imaginary nine-foot-tall flightless bird. It was funny, for sure, and at times achingly beautiful, but where, exactly, was this going to go? And was it going to coalesce into a solidified whole?
Well, I should have put those fears aside. 'Up' is easily one of the best movies of 2009, a deeply affecting triumph of imagination and heart. It soars.
Without giving too much away, the movie really takes off after the 50 minutes of set up I saw at Comic Con. After Carl gets his house down to that South American jungle, and he and his Wilderness Explorer sidekick Russell (Jordan Nagai) befriend the talking dog and Day-Glo-colored bird, things rocket from one hair raising action set piece to the other, showcasing Pixar's ability to up the ante in a way reminiscent of Robert Zemeckis in his heyday - mixing physical comedy gags with real danger. Also, in that second half of the movie we get introduced to Charls Muntz, the villainous former adventurer (and now obsessed monster hunter) played with great gusto by Christopher Plummer.
The movie is beautiful looking, for sure, taking 'The Incredibles' route of eschewing reality for a kind of streamlined stylization - Carl is absurdly blocky, while Russell is more or less an egg (this is part of the reason why Kevin, the bird, loves him so much). When the house takes flight, your jaw will drop. It's simple, yes, but no less powerful. They've tapped into a kind of gentle Miyazakian fantasy. And even though 'Up' was presented in 3-D theatrically, losing that extra dimension will not dull the movie's visceral oomph in the slightest.
Docter's last movie for the studio, 2001's 'Monsters, Inc.', wasn't the most refined looking Pixar movie and it stretched the studio's buddy comedy template to the breaking point, but Docter's sense of comedic rhythm was truly noteworthy. Here, his evolution as a filmmaker is a profound one - not only does he keep up his distinction as being Pixar's funniest director (in truth this may be Pixar's funniest film yet), but his directorial skills have been heightened too. He directs the action sequences and comedic moments with subtlety and finesse, making you care about both deeply, and the moments of tragedy enrich every funny beat with true pathos.
It should also be noted that Docter got a great score out of Michael Giacchino, fast becoming one of cinema's greatest composers. Like the rest of the film, Giacchino handles the music with a light touch, adding just the right amount of melancholy to the largely buoyant tale. It's a testament to the composer's extremely versatile talent that he could provide the epic orchestral bombast to 'Star Trek' and turn around and deliver a simple score as emotionally resonant as this.
And that's what's really great about "Up" - how sweet it is. Not saccharine, mind you, or cloying (unlike recent kiddie fare like 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'), but genuinely sweet. Pixar has never been interested in "edgy" humor or a pop culture references galore (like another animation house), but instead they're deeply concerned with telling a great story. And they do that here. Those that were turned off by the somewhat biting, bleak satirical nature of last year's 'WALL•E' will walk away refreshed (it also lacks that film's restless experimentalism, but that's okay - 'Up' is plenty weird).
In conclusion: Pixar has done it again. Pete Docter and Bob Peterson's film is easily one of the best, most accomplished, and most beautiful movies of the year. It's equal parts slapstick comedy, ode to the lost magic of flight, old age drama, and breathless action adventure. And it juggles all of these elements with a fearlessness and dexterity that will leave your jaw on the floor.
What else is there to say about Pixar home video transfers? This baby is perfect. The MPEG-4 AVC 1080p transfer (aspect ratio: 1.78:1) is flawless. It was just like watching it digitally projected on the big screen. Colors are vibrant, flesh tones look good, shadows and darkness are inky black, motion is stellar, depth is amazing, detail extraordinary - I'm running out of adjectives!
This is just one of the best pictures you're ever going to see on Blu-ray - just solid and beautiful the entire time. Period. And unlike the recently released 'Monsters vs. Aliens' (which was also released in 3-D), 'Up' isn't riddled with gimmicky 3-D effects (no one is rolling a yoyo towards the camera or anything like that). It just looks deep and rich and it doesn't matter how many actual dimensions that takes up.
The gorgeousness of the image never distracts from the emotional underpinnings of the story, either. Kevin's feathers never dazzle you to the point that you forget about what's going on or why these characters are doing what they're doing. It's a tough balancing act, but Pixar has pulled it off marvelously. The day I receieved my review copy of 'Up,' I had just seen 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2' in 3-D at the theater, and just to see how far they've come from their first movie ('Toy Story') to up, is amazing. I mean, texture and all that technical stuff have come a long way, yes, but I was more impressed with how the characters move and how their faces work; the emotional stuff.
Just as impressive is the Master Audio 5.1 DTS-HD audio track here. I mean it. Like everything else about this disc, it's just stunning. Atmosphere and ambience are always present, with the surround sound getting a vigorous workout, not just in the more action packed sequences, but in the way that the house breathes and groans once its lifted in the air, or the individualized balloons bumping into one another and letting out that brief squeak. I mean, it's just amazing. The amount of nuance is incredible.
On the special features on the disc, they talk about how the mix for this was pared down. They wanted to focus on the story, characters, and theme to the point where a lot of the extraneous noise, that you could have put in at all points, would have taken away from the emotional experience. So you don't hear the balloons at every point in the journey, but when you need to, they're there.
Simple things like a window shattering just sound amazing, and not overwhelming, either. Dialogue is perfect, and everything is well prioritized in the mix. The action sequences are absolutely phenomenal and dwarf the biggest Hollywood action spectacle. Michael Giacchino's score, which has already been praised in this review, sounds even better. It's just the score of the year, hands down, and in this mix sounds lovelier than ever.
Other audio options included are a French Dolby Digital 5.1 track, a Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 track, an English DTS-HD 2.0 track (a nice option, if I do say so myself), and English Descriptive Video Service 2.0. There are also subtitles in English, French, and Spanish.
I just have to give it up to Pixar at this point for their Blu-rays. I remember the double disc 'Bug's Life' being one of the first really amazing DVDs, and here they are again, upping the ante with the new format. Just great. This two-disc set is just awe inspiring. The only thing it's really missing is some kind of promotional art gallery, showcasing the different sketches and posters and whatnot. Also, I'd like to praise the ease and elegance of the menu design - everything is really fluid and easy to navigate. Also worth noting is that this disc is Region "A" locked.
In addition to the Blu-ray, the four disc set also comes with a DVD of the film and a digital copy.
This is, if not the single greatest Blu-ray release of the year thus far, then one of the greatest Blu-ray releases of the year. I mean, 'Up' has it all - superb AV, a wonderful host of extras in HD, some nice exclusives, and not to mention one of the best films of the year, a profoundly moving comic fantasy that you will revisit over and over and over again. This is one that grandparents and young tykes can watch together, with the same amount of enjoyment. 'Up' is a truly wonderful film and this is a release that lives up to that accomplishment. It's a must own for sure.


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The Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV) are a Charity consisting of young people, all under 30, giving people with disabilities opportunities and experiences away from their day to day lives.They hold a summer camp each year and this year it was held in the UK. Maltacamp 2018
Madhen Productions have over the last four years supplied all of the technical elements at The White Knights Annual Ball which is a fundraising event raising money to support the OMV International Holiday Camp. An amazing event bringing together 500 young disabled people from across the globe and volunteer carers for a week of fun and activities including kayaking, horse riding, flying in light aircraft, SCUBA diving and indoor sky diving. The volunteers are on hand 24 hours a day to care for the guests.
Party Party
Of course after an energetic day of vigorous pursuits what would anyone want to do? Party of course. The event has a large venue set up for disco and live bands and Madhen Productions were proud to supply the technical infrastructure for the venue including generators, power distribution, staging, lighting, video playback and a hi-res video wall as well as PA for both the venue and the outdoor firework display. If you want real specifics and numbers you can find those at the end of this blog
The stage was 32ft by 30ft with an access ramp at the front for wheelchairs which was well used by the amazing crowd every night. The bands included The Secret Show Band and Like The Beatles with enthuthastic stage invasions being standard procedure. The atmosphere was outrageous.
Madhen Productions
From Madhen Production's perspective this was a genuinely exhilarating and amazing event. We were extremely privileged and honoured to be such an integral part of the entertainment and wanted to express how important the work the OMV does with regards to offering experiences to disabled folk from across the world which would otherwise be logistically extremely difficult. As well as the entertainment venue there was a fairground with food stalls. The whole event was held at Treloar College in Hampshire, including accommodation for everyone, which provides education, care, therapy, medical support and independence training to young people with physical disabilities from all over the UK and overseas.
Please take the time to take a look at The Order Of Malta Volunteers and support them in any way you can.
Technical Talk
Now for those of you not interested in the technical aspects of the proceedings I'd advise you to head to the OMV website, read another of our blogs or settle down with a cup of tea and a decent movie…. For those of you who relish the tech details buckle up because here we go. We installed:
2 x 100 KVA Generators each with a 2000 litre diesel bowser as well as all the associated power distribution for the whole venue.
A D&B Q line array PA system, a Soundcraft SI32 Performer 3, microphones and cabling and 8 Turbosound TMW 12 wedges running from Camco vortex amps for on stage monitoring for the bands.
Lighting consisted of 16 Martin MH1 spots, 12 Martin MH6 Washes, 8 Rush LED pars, 2 TourHazers and a Camsys MQ console
The video wall was Roe P4 black face HD with content running on an Aolite Media Server via a bespoke switching system and NovaStar video wall sender.
32x30ft of decking with hand rails, ramps and treads.
We also supplied 2 Pioneer CDJ2000 nexus2 CD decks and 1 Pioneer DJM900 nexus2 mixer as well as 7 crew over the week to install and run it all.
There you go, don't say I didn't warn you.
Everything supplied was from our own extensive stock so get in touch if there is anything technical we can help you with. And don't forget to check out the Order Of Malta Volunteers website.


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Weekly Letter to President Obama
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INAUGURATION, January 20, 2009
Drunk in its stale air
For two hundred years.
Fettered in mind and body,
The soul, the safe escape
To let me breathe the cries
Of my heart singing
Tears of mel-an-choly.
The tears flow free today
Washing the stains of blood
And sweat in brotherhood.
Raise the curtain then an'
Let the world look in
On this promised land --
We breathe free today.... almost.
--- Arshad M. Khan
We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.
--- Native American proverb
March 4, 2016
Mr. President: The Super Tuesday primaries are over, leaving Donald Trump and
Hillary Clinton the big winners with seven victories apiece; neither has a lock on their
respective nomination just yet and given their unfavorability ratings, it will be an
interesting match-up if they end up as the final candidates.
According to a CNN/ORC poll released on Super Tuesday, Hillary's unfavorability
rating among voters soared to a record high 55 percent while her favorability rating
dropped to a lowest ever 42 percent. It is a trend unlikely to get her to the White
House. Meanwhile, the primaries schedule would seem tailor-made to build
momentum for Hillary. Yet the number of people claiming to be Democrats who would
vote for Trump as a vote against Hillary ought to worry the party establishment.
On the Republican side, Trump is not any better. According to the Huffpost Pollster
that tracks several polls however, the trend is in his favor, his unfavorables dropping
from 62 percent to the latest 56 percent, while his favorable rating has risen to 40
If the anti-establishment anger continues through November, Donald Trump will be
president. What can we expect from him? Who knows! When someone elected on a
"hope and change" platform, repeated strenuously in campaign speeches for months,
has the audacity to trot out an economic crew primarily responsible for the 2008
financial crisis through wanton deregulation at the behest of greedy bankers and a
Secretary of Defense holdover from the previous Republican administration (who in
fact turned out to be a decent man offering wise counsel), then all bets are off.
At the same time, Trump is obliged to go to the Republican well to fill the numerous
political appointee positions across government departments. The government will
function and those looking for a catastrophic disaster leading to change will be
disappointed. Moreover, anyone running a successful multi-billion dollar business
requiring constant interaction with state and local government for buildings and
casino licenses is not a fool or buffoon as the media is making him out to be.
The electorate knows what they will get from a hawkish, belligerent Hillary who has
taken millions from the banking industry, and they don't like it. The odds are in
Trump's favor if he can begin to charm the minorities. One has to remember many
legal minority immigrants and citizens are (even more than others) seriously affected
by illegal migrants in direct competition for jobs and willing to work cheap. In the quiet
of the poll booth, they might well reflect on Trump's promise to curb illegal immigration.


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2016 Hiking Leaders:
With up to 4,500 visitors touring the trails of John Dean Park each month, impacts on the park are considerable. Although you may not immediately see the effects of your actions, please keep in mind the cumulative effect of all the people who will visit the park this year.
Jarrett believes the greatest impact to John Dean Park comes from what's happening outside of the park versus inside. To hedge against the increased usage, Jarrett recommends:
Regulars: after a major rain, please wait 12hrs prior to your regular tour.
Groups: choose a secondary entrance:
- (south) Thomson Place, Gail Wickens' Trail
- (west) Alec Road, Merrill Harrop Trail
- (north) McTavish Crossroad, via Dunsmuir Lodge, Barrett Montfort Trail West
- (east) Dean Park Road, upper parking lot (15 Mar to 31 Oct)
Suggest – after a good rain, redirect the group to nearby beaches, versus leading the group through soft trails. Leaders can appreciate that 3 of 18 will step on green surfaces to avoid the wet spots. Consequently, leaders own the damage caused by their group.
- Increased park visitation during recent years has placed a great deal of pressure on the park's resources.
- The excellent condition of John Dean Park is oblivious to those to visit similar regional/provincial parks.


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The Charter of Services is a document aimed at informing the public and users on the standards of quality of any public service of the National General Administration and on how the services commissioned to the various bodies, agencies and entities are provided. Salto de línea Salto de línea It includes the identification details of the issuer of the charter, the purposes of the institution, the services provided, the quality commitments and the governing regulations. The Charter also provides the public with more direct influence over these services, so that their quality can be continuously improved.Salto de línea The update of the Cerralbo Museum Charter of Services was approved by the Resolution of 20 December 2011 (Official State Gazette [B.O.E.] of 5 January 2012)
If you wish to submit a formal complaint or suggestion via the Internet as provided for by Spanish Royal Decree 951/2005 of 29 July establishing the general framework for improving the quality of the National General Administration, you must complete the corresponding form at the Spanish Ministry of Cultures Electronic Office (an electronic certificate is required).


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Celtics 118, Knicks 116
The New York Knicks might not be amongst the elite in the Eastern Conference just yet but if last night's extremely tight 118-116 loss to the Boston Celtics was an indicator, then the Knicks showed that they aren't that far away.
Paul Pierce made the game-winning shot with 0.4 seconds left to seal the win but not without tremendous drama to follow. Pierce's heroics, a bucket from the right elbow, were almost erased as Amare Stoudemire knocked down a long 3-pointer from straightaway at the buzzer. Alas, it came a fraction after the red light went off so Stoudemire's big scoring night went for naught.
The Celtics once again showed its supremacy by edging out the Knicks down the stretch but not without a fight from the new-look home team. Stoudemire did everything he could to keep the Knicks afloat, as he posted 17 of his game-high 39 points in defeat. Stoudemire extended his franchise record streak of 30-point games to nine straight but his efforts came up short.
Boston [20-4], which has now won 11-straight, was led by a balanced scoring attack, as Pierce notched a team-high 32 points, including eight in the fourth, and Ray Allen had 26 points, including 10 in the final quarter. Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 13 rebounds, as the Celtics managed to withstand the early rush of adrenaline from the Knicks. New York came out hot, as they led by as many as 11 points in the opening quarter.
New York [16-10] had its eight-game winning streak snapped and isn't on Boston's level just yet but with such inspired play, they showed that they're not that far away from being at least a thorn in the side of the contenders and will have to be taken seriously going forward.
Stoudemire wasn't the lone bright spot, as Wilson Chandler continued his torrid stretch by notching 18 points and 10 rebounds. Raymond Felton again quarterbacked a great game as he dished out 14 assists to go along with his 26 points. Danilo Gallinari scored all 20 of his points in the second half, as the Knicks hung 116 points on the best defensive team in the league. It was the most the Celtics have allowed all season.
Three things we saw:
1 Nearly flawless — Amare Stoudemire was unstoppable early on, as he rode the energy from the Garden crowd and channeled frosty feelings toward rival Kevin Garnett into the type of game expected from a $100 million man. Stoudemire had 17 of his game-high 39 points in the first quarter and added 10 rebounds for good measure. He also extended his franchise record streak of nine-straight games with 30 or more points.
2 All aboard — The Knicks' supporting cast wasn't to be outdone, as Wilson Chandler and Raymond Felton also stuffed the box sheet. Chandler, who was starting at power forward, added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Raymond Felton had 26 points and 14 assists. Felton got the crowd into a frenzy on numerous occasions, including an off-balance 3-pointer before half and give the Knicks a seven-point lead. Felton knocked down all seven of his freebies, including three at the end of the third to put the Knicks up 90-83.
3 So close — The Celtics battled and showed their mettle late, just as perennial powerhouses do. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen combined for 18 points in the final quarter to erase a seven-point deficit. For as great as Stoudemire was offensively, he was no match for Pierce with the game on the line. Pierce's jumper with 0.4 seconds remaining broke a tie and gave Boston just its third lead of the second half. Stoudemire answered with a 3-pointer on the ensuing in-bounds pass, but it was waved off.
"I wasn't sure if it was good or not, it felt good,"?Stoudemire said. "We definitely earned our respect, I guarantee Boston respects us."


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Actress Scarlett Johansson has been the target of progressive ire quite a few times due to her being cast in acting roles that progressives believe should have gone to someone else. In 2017, she was a target for those upset about her casting in the film Ghost In The Shell and last year, Johannsson was slated to play Dante Tex Gill, a transgender man in the drama film Rub and Tug. However, following intense backlash from her fellow progressives and members of the LGBT, she was forced to step down from the project in order to keep the pack of dogs off her back.
Well, Scarlett finally spoke out and lashed out at those who loudly complained about the roles she has taken over the years…and then she immediately apologized and pandered to the same angry mob who got her fired in the first place. In a recent interview with As If Magazine, Johannsson hit back at people who objected to her acting roles:
"You know, as an actor, I should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal because that is my job and the requirements of my job," she said.
"I feel like it's a trend in my business and it needs to happen for various social reasons, yet there are times it does get uncomfortable when it affects the art because I feel art should be free of restrictions," she said in the recent interview. "I think society would be more connected if we just allowed others to have their own feelings and not expect everyone to feel the way we do."
As her comments won her temporary praise from proponents of "woke casting", Johannsson shortly came out and to apologize and clarify her comments to the same progressive mob. Scarlett claimed the magazine took her comments out of context with the following statement:
"The question I was answering in my conversation with the contemporary artist, David Salle, was about the confrontation between political correctness and art," she said. "I personally feel that, in an ideal world, any actor should be able to play anybody and Art, in all forms, should be immune to political correctness. That is the point I was making, albeit didn't come across that way."
She then continued by pandering to the same angry progressive mob by acknowledging her straight white privilege as an actress:
"I recognize that in reality, there is a widespread discrepancy amongst my industry that favors Caucasian, cis-gendered actors and that not every actor has been given the same opportunities that I have been privileged to. I continue to support, and always have, diversity in every industry and will continue to fight for projects where everyone is included."
No word yet if the mob is satisfied with her response.
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