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The Hendriks {Jakarta Sessions}
As an Asia Based family photographer, it is a true delight to have the privilege to travel around making images and telling stories, connecting hearts and weaving memories in all sorts of places. There are times when I think about the people that I get to meet and I'm nearly bent double with gratitude; all of these people who come into my life and teach me something about living: it's a gift.
These days, as a Kuala Lumpur family photographer, I'm mostly shooting around KL, but a good handful of weeks ago, I was off to Jakarta, capturing wonderful, open hearted people there.
These guys I knew from ages ago. Our children used to run together (before they could all even walk!), chasing bugs, exploring, creating silly games. Mundane, quotidian but after school, when the sun bent low, and the cool air enfolded us, it felt like magic.
So, you can imagine my delight to get to come back, see this city where my family grew from three to four, and delight again, in watching these two gorgeous little ones play and tumble and discover. Bigger bodies, but same sweet hearts.
Wanna make some magic with me in KL? I'd love to photograph you family, and learn from you a little more about what it means to be a human.


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Newsletter 30th October 2018
Quite a body of news to report this month and in the first period, much of it connected with remembrance. On 6th November, the final "half muffled" ring to commemorate the death of William Merritt. Then on the morning of armistice day, the bells will ring similarly and then following the remembrance service, will sound in full for a period. If you visit the Church, there will be a display of knitted poppies inside the Church. You will also be able to view the war memorial, newly cleaned in time for the armistice commemoration.
On the morning of Saturday 10th and the afternoon of 11th November, the Heritage group will have an exhibit in the Town Hall, looking back at the village at the time of the Great War.
As well as the formal minutes, the "News from the Council Chamber" article reports on some key issues. The vacancy on the Parish Council has been filled by a by-election (uncontested, so no actual vote), however, there is now a further vacancy reported here.
The Co-op will host a consultation session in the Council Chamber on the 8th November about their plans for a new store in the village.
The Friends of Milborne Port Library ruminate about the ongoing struggle to keep the library open and the WI give us their news about their recent light hearted meeting.
We have heard about an interesting series of talks at Church House, entitled "Facing the Past", looking at the role of facial reconstruction in archaeology.
During the final weekend of the month, there is much activity in the village beginning with the Christmas lights switch on during Friday evening. This is followed by the latest Moviola showing at the Village hall.
The village hall is again the centre of attention on Saturday with a Christmas Fayre in the afternoon and a quiz night with fish and chip supper in the evening.
If we have missed significant news, please do get in touch here.

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Method 1:
Aloo Stuffing :
We need 4 medium potatoes; 1 medium onion; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; masala powders of your taste [i used corriander powder and homemade peanut powder]
Potato stuffed Bitter guard
Procedure :
Boil washed/peeled potatoes in a pot for 12 to 15 mins.
Drain away all the water and let the potatoes cool down completely and set them aside; chop onion set it aside.
Meanwhile, wash bitter guard, peel off its ridges if you don't like them.
Make slits for each bitter guard and set them aside.
In a pan, take oil enough for saute, let it heat up for just couple of mins, not too much as you will close the lid and cook.
Add the slitted bitter guards to the oil, add some salt, close the lid and let all the bitter guard cook for 10 mins.
Open the lid, flip over all the bitter guard to the other side as well, close the lid and cook again for another 10 mins.
Now, when they are ready [should look almost black as shown in the picture], take out all the bitter guard from oil, set them aside.
Now, in a bowl, take boiled potatoes, mash them to paste [u can just smash with hand], add salt, red chilli powder, masalas of your taste [corriander powder and homemade peanut powder in my recipe].
Mix all the ingredients together
Now, in the same pan as u sauteed bitter guard, saute chopped onions as well and add the potato paste to sauteed onions.
Take it out of oil, let it cool down a bit, and stuff the mixture in all the bitter guards.
You can sprinkle some cilantro if you like.
Other way of doing this is : stuff mashed potato masala mixture in raw bitter guards and saute them altogether along with the bitter guards. i don't prefer this one since, the mixture comes out for me when i flip over each bitter guard and my entire pan and oil becomes too messy. If this works out for you, you can go ahead and proceed. In fact, this one is very easy.
Method 2 :
Besan Stuffing :
Besan Flour(Gram Flour) 1 cup
Salt as required
Red Chilli Powder 2 tbsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Corriander Powder 1 tbsp
Oil 4 tbsp (for stuffing) 1 oz for saute
|Besan Stuffed Bitter guard
First peel off the garlic cloves and crush them finely.
Take all the ingredients (except bitter guard), crushed garlic and mix them altogether. This is your besan mixture.
Now, take off the heads/tails of bitter guard and peel off their ridges with peeler (reduces the bitterness) and wash them off.
Cut the bitter guards vertically and provide some slots. Be careful, do not cut them into halves. Just make some gap to put stuffing.
Now, pop in the above besan mixture into each of the bitter guard slots.
Take 1 oz of oil into a pan and let it heat up. Place all the stuffed bitter guards in the oil, sprinkle little bit of salt on top of all the karelas, put the stove on medium flame, and let them cook for atleast 15-20 mins.
Flip over the karelas occasionally so that, they all will be fried evenly.
That's it, ur stuffed karela is ready.
Hope you will enjoy both of my stuffings.
Happy Stuffing :)
Happy Stuffing :)


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A retrospective of the pioneering botanical painter Rory McEwen, whose precise pictures of the natural world were infused with a Pop art sensibility.
Ostensibly Rory McEwen was described as a botanical painter, yet his pictures were pure Pop art. Uncompromising in their perfection and in the intensity of their colours, he understood the radical concepts of Pop art and embraced the slick, commercial appeal in his art, creating, in the process, a series of extraordinary works that revealed the abstract beauty of plants. This is the first major retrospective of McEwen's art since his premature death in 1982 and introduces a new generation to an almost forgotten figure in the history of British art.


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Editor's Note: This security-focused assessment is one of many such analyses found at Stratfor Threat Lens, a unique protective intelligence product designed with corporate security leaders in mind. Threat Lens enables industry professionals and organizations to anticipate, identify, measure and mitigate emerging threats to people, assets, and intellectual property the world over. Threat Lens is the only unified solution that analyzes and forecasts security risk from a holistic perspective, bringing all the most relevant global insights into a single, interactive threat dashboard.
The administration of Jair Bolsonaro, sworn into office Jan. 1 as Brazil's president, faces numerous security challenges, including high crime rates in several of Brazil's major urban areas, a major refugee influx from neighboring Venezuela, and the threat of criminal militias continuing to expand their operations out of Colombia and Venezuela into northern Brazil. His policies may exacerbate the risks to foreign organizations from crime, political unrest, and left-wing and jihadist violence.
Bolsonaro has called on Brazil's security forces to fight criminals in Brazil's major cities more aggressively. But increased federal pressure will likely follow patterns seen before in which violence temporarily drops in areas where law enforcement resources are expanded, only to increase in areas where criminals move to avoid stepped-up police operations or in areas where police resources decline. Another pattern likely to repeat itself is spillovers of violence sparked by anti-crime operations inside Brazil's enormous shantytowns known as favelas into nearby affluent areas or onto major roadways.
Meanwhile, Bolsonaro's call to make it easier for police to use lethal force on suspects without inviting legal scrutiny will likely inspire security personnel to use deadly force more liberally regardless of whether the law changes to accommodate to this. Whether or not this dampens crime, it will put bystanders — including tourists — at risk of becoming collateral damage.
Political Unrest
Shortly after his inauguration, Bolsonaro began acting on promises to create a more welcoming environment for foreign investment. To this end, the administration has already reorganized how the federal government interacts with indigenous Brazilians. Bolsonaro eventually will likely encourage foreign investment in agricultural and energy projects in environmentally sensitive areas that indigenous groups could also claim — a move that would spur major anti-government protests.
Overseas companies with investment in controversial projects in ecologically sensitive or indigenous territory could also see individuals and groups sympathetic to indigenous rights protest their offices and events, whether in Brazil or abroad. Groups such as Greenpeace and the Rainforest Action Network have an international presence, and often look to capitalize on controversial projects.
A wide array of nonindigenous-focused groups, including labor unions, is also likely to protest Bolsonaro's moves to welcome foreign investment when and as they affect their interests. Previous protest actions of this sort, especially those carried out by labor unions, have caused severe disruptions nationwide.
Bolsonaro's approach to fighting crime and his expressions of admiration for Brazil's former military dictatorship could prompt far-left elements to launch attacks. Such groups have long been active in Brazil, but have typically posed a minor threat focused on using parcel bombs to target infrastructure. The risk they might shift their target set to include state institutions or private interests should not be ruled out. Firms operating in Brazil should, therefore, ensure they have strong mail screening procedures in place, and that their staff understands how to handle suspicious packages.
Less likely is a jihadist backlash to the potential move to Jerusalem by Bolsonaro — who enjoys strong support from Brazil's evangelical community — of Brazil's Embassy to Israel. The jihadist threat in Brazil is currently low, and likely to stay that way no matter what course on the embassy Bolsonaro takes, though it could put Brazilian citizens or companies abroad at greater risk of jihadist attack. Shiite militant group Hezbollah, which maintains a presence in Brazil as part of its overseas criminal operations, would likely not carry out such an attack since it would not want to jeopardize its lucrative operations there.
Overall, Bolsonaro's administration is unlikely to improve the security situation in Brazil. Instead, his policies will likely lead to:
- Moderate increases in violence in urban centers.
- Increased violence in rural areas.
- Sustained labor protest and possible strikes.
Organizations and travelers to Brazil should maintain a heightened degree of caution, and plan for increased disruption.


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Canary Mission, which aims to expose anti-Semitic activity and hatred of Israel on campuses in North America, on Monday published a video documenting anti-Semitic statements by students in the United States and Canada affiliated with the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group.
The video, released ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, shows the disturbing statements from the SJP activists against the backdrop of footage from the Holocaust. The statements include the following:
- "Hitler should have killed the Jews when he had the chance that dog."
- "Every time I read about Hitler, I fall in love all over again."
- "I feel like a Jew that just entered Auschwitz concentration camp #starving."
- "I honestly don't feel that sympathetic about the Holocaust. #SorryNotSorry."
- "Hitler should have took you all."
- "We need to put Zionists in concentration camps. Now that would be a life experience for them."
Watch the full video below (warning: could be offensive to some readers):


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Premiering in the first decade of the 20th Century, Franz Lehar's, The Merry Widow became an international success story that spawned multiple productions and revivals, enormous sheet music sales, numerous recordings, desserts, hats, and even ladies' unmentionables. The score was plush and romantic -- the quintessence of European Operetta.The Widow received the Hollywood treatment three times, beginning with a memorably fetishistic silent film directed by Erich von Stroheim. Lubitsch tackled the operetta with more success in the 30's with Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier, while an early 50's remake with Lana Turner was more notable for its costumes than its singing. And, while in America it is more likely to be seen in the season of an opera company, the show has seldom been absent from the boards in some corner of the globe.
Now the venerable lady has received the Pacific Opera Project (POP) treatment and has been re-born in Civil War Era California as The Merry Widder. POP's Artistic Director, Josh Shaw has adapted the story and devised a new libretto and lyrics to capitalize on the change of time and place. It is certainly one of the few adaptations to move a property's original timeframe back in time as opposed to updating it.
What is most surprising about the new book is how closely it adheres to the original plot. A rich and pretty widow, Hanna, is receiving a great deal of amorous attention from suitors interested in her money. In the original, this creates strife in a Ruritanian country seeking to keep the widow's fortune local. Shaw's libretto neatly ups the ante by bringing in railroad men, whose conquest of the widow might well destroy the livelihood of the local community. In both versions, an old flame is ordered to keep the widow from marrying the wrong man.
Comedy doesn't always age gracefully, and comic scenes are usually the Achilles heel of operetta performances. Shaw sweeps the cobwebs away by creating comic scenes which are modern in flavor and often use the self-referential style which has become popular in musicals and animated television shows like Family Guy. The problem is that many of these bits start out funny but extend far beyond their comic potential. There is also a crudity about much of the humor which clashes with the romanticism of the score. But I must report that the laughter from the audience was healthy enough to indicate that I was in the minority in feeling this.
Bevin Hill is a vivacious and strongly sung Hanna, who earns her ovation for a beautifully musical "Vilja." Her accent may tend to Elly May Clampett, but that fits with Shaw's broad characterizations, and she never fails to command the stage. Her erstwhile lover, Danny Loewe (he's Danilo in the original), is played with charm and swagger by Nicholas LaGesse.
The secondary couple, Valentine and Camille, played by Alba Cancel and Brandon Lloyd, respectively, are having an illicit flirtation as Valentine is married to the local mayor. The two are nicely paired vocally, with Lloyd's bright tenor particularly shining in his romantic moments in the hayloft, while Cancel brings a touch of sexuality to their duets. E. Scott Levin's Mayor Zeta commits completely to Shaw's comic ideas, as does Glenn Fernandez in the role of Yan-Can-Sing, an historically appropriate Chinese servant who has no true counterpart in the original.
The cast is large and threatens to swamp the playing area at points when both principals and chorus are on. But Shaw, who also directs, makes sure that the plot is always comprehensible. Stephen Karr's reduction of the score neatly manages to keep many of the colors from the original orchestration and he conducts the performance with flair.
Ebell Club of Highland Park February 26 – March 12, 2016 www.pacificoperaproject.com


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The nerds behind Little Academy.
Jennifer Dally,
Director of Communications
& Editor-in-Chief of The Lesson Plan
Jenny Dally is a Feminist Art History expert, museum enthusiast and creative strategist.
She works at The Phillips Collection and at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
You can find her at @jennydally and in your inbox every week when you subscribe to The Lesson Plan, our Little newsletter that will instantly make you smarter.
Grace Ann Roberts,
Grace Ann works for the Folger Shakespeare Library.
She also runs the show each night at Little Academy, which is just as dramatic.
You can find her at @graceannroberts and front row at local theater across the city.
Nick Gripp,
Bartender & Registrar
Nick is a craft cocktail creator and bar manager at Himitsu, one of DC's best new restaurants.
Nick creates the cocktail menus that accompany each Little Academy class, including the crafted recipe that goes home with each student at the end of the night.
Kim Pendleton,
Vice Principal & Co-Creator
Kim is a Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Professor as well as a coach who specializes in empowering women.
She has a PhD from George Washington University, a MA from Yale, a BA from Georgetown, and a certificate in magic from Hogwarts.
You can find her at www.kimberlypendleton.com
and at @kim.pendleton
Chris Maier,
Superintendent & Co-Creator
Chris Maier is the founder of the Little brand family, which includes Made By Little, Little Salon, Little Academy, and Summerhouse. He is always on the hunt for the next inspiring thing, in DC and beyond.
Want to join us?
We are always looking for volunteers.


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When choosing a model for the story on eyebrows, the first thing we needed was model with a beautiful face and good, strong eyebrows. We wanted to illustrate a drawn eyebrow in a whimsical way while still giving the look of a beauty shot. I turned to The Campbell Agency and fell in love with the images of Gabrielle. Peter John at The Campbell Agency agreed with our choice and said Gabrielle was so fabulous. We were thrilled to find out just how fabulous she was!
Excited to begin, we needed to figure out how to effectively showcase the idea of a beautiful eyebrow in one photograph. I knew I wanted to use the color blue to illustrate the story. I wanted to keep the photography whimsical yet highlight the article's subject. The trick was to tell the story without it looking comical. We also wanted a beautiful shot that could stand on its own without explanation. To do so, I called Tim Boole at Tim Boole Photography.
The day of the shoot, I met Gabrielle for the first time. We were both so excited about the story and the shoot. When I described to Gabrielle the shots would be used for Suite HOPE, she immediately said she worked for a non-profit organization close to her heart called Mothers Abandoned or Widowed and was working on a fundraising golfing event for its benefit. She is also newly wed and travels to the New York and LA markets working as a beauty and fitness model. I felt lucky to work with someone who not only works in an industry she loves but has time to dedicate hours to an organization about which she is passionate. A balancing act like that is not easy. She was so lovely to work with and was very focused on our shoot. It was clear watching her work that she was of a rare caliber of talent.
When I later began to edit the film from the shoot, there were hundreds of amazing shots. The rate of return in working with her was crazy in a great way! I have never had an editing session like it. Gabrielle changed things up. She was inventive and expressive, and she really gave so much of herself to this story. Above the results of the final shot as well insets from that day are pictured. The true meaning of teamwork could not be clearer than the shot of Gabrielle sitting on set holding up her own reflector – the same reflector on which we photographed the ladybug, which became our lucky little mascot that stayed with us the entire day.
We would like to extend our appreciation to Neill Whitlock, who graciously allowed us to use his beautiful studio, located in a great historical building in Oak Cliff. We hope you enjoy Gabrielle's photos and accompanying story as much as we enjoyed shooting and writing it.


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No one ever doubted his top priority: family. Bob drove nine hours every weekend to see his daughter in college and would drive back the next day. But Bob was always strict, raising quality kids isn't easy. The sound of Big Bob's whistle echoing off the neighborhood houses meant come home. He preferred his language PG; about the worst you'd hear him say was turkey. But he did always have a little edge: you never knew when he'd turn a little South Philly. Bob was old school in his ways. He never learned how to use a fax machine, cell phone or computer: Bob's handshake and word were all he needed to secure a sale. Of course he was always social in his ways. He claimed he limited his drinks to two: the first and the last. He loved following college basketball especially the sleeper teams and his beloved Duke. He even came to tolerate his daughter's love of UNC. For years he shared his knowledge through coaching.
A young Catherine McDade made a wrong turn heading to Ocean City and wound up in Wildwood at the Shamrock Café. She'd fall for the charms of the dashing young Bob. They'd be engaged within 6 months and married within the year. Bob and the late Catherine were blessed with 4 children: Margaret-Ann "Meg" (Steven) Knauer, Robert (Cindy Stellwag), Jennifer (Shawn) French and David; and grandchildren: Ashley, Elijah, Cameron, Addison and Paxton. He is survived by his siblings, John J, and William S, and the late Nancy.
Come celebrate 76 great years Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. at Sweeney Funeral Home, Riverside where there will be an 11 a.m. service. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Cinnaminson.


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spreading awarnesss about hussain
Who Is Hussain USA is a collection of WIH chapters working together to spread awareness about Hussain, an inspirational man who lived fourteen-hundred years ago.
Hussain Inspires Us
Our vision is to see a world inspired by the personality of Hussain: his morals, his actions and moreover his compassion for those around him. It doesn't matter if you follow a religion, or not. Hussain stands as a timeless example for all — the same as Ghandi and MLK after him.
Founded in 2012
The organization started in 2012 as a campaign with just a small team of dedicated individuals who wanted to tell the whole world about an inspirational man called Hussain. WIH has since grown rapidly across the world, inspiring people to bring positive change. Learn more


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The Bachchans are recognized to be one of the most creams of the crop families in the entertainment industry and they tend to commemorate every festival with a lot of zest and cheerfulness. Every year, Bachchans tend to have a good time on Diwali with a bang and throw a lavish party where the who's who of Bollywood grace the event making remarkable appearance. Though, this year, it was a pretty simple celebration for the whole Bachchan family due to the death of Shweta Bachchan Nanda's father-in-law. On the occasion of Festival of Lights the Bachchan family still did the Diwali puja together.
After the Puja, The big Thug - Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to share photos with Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan. Before this the beauty queen Aishwarya had shared a photo of Abhishek and Aaradhya on her social media accounts. The full family in one frame looked absolutely perfect. In one of the photos, Bachchans all can be seen trying their hand at crackers while in one we can see them pose together following the Diwali Puja.
Here are their photos which show they have the perfect family. Take a look of Bachchans's Diwali Puja:


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Guys, I have a MEDAL
This has made me realize something: more things in life should give you a medal. Get a job? Medal time! Grad school? Medal! Successfully wash your hair two days in a row? Medal!
When I have a baby if I don't get a medal I'm going to smack someone. Not kidding.
Anyhow, we ran our half on Monday, and it was fantastic. We got up supah early and headed out to Sauvie Island.
Sauvie Island is, clearly, and island near Portland. It's got a bridge and then it's 2 miles to the start line. With one lane taking you there.
So, you can imagine, there's traffic
But we were prepared for it, and it wasn't terrible. I drove in rush hour to Vancouver last week. I hate that more.
Since we did Foot Traffic University we got our own special little prep area. With our own port-a-potties. Fancy!
The race was fantastic. Sunny, but since it started so flipping early (6:45!) it wasn't hot. The island is gorgeous
(pic from Run Oregon)
And the whole race felt awesome. Awesome as in, when I looked it up on my garmin after the race we ran mile 8 at an even 10:00.
That's the sort of pace I normally run a mile or two at. Not what I do when I've already busted out 7 miles.
Although, I foolishly use the VIP port-a-potty before the start. So I spent miles 8-10 worried I'd piss myself. I gave up and used a port-a-pottie at an aid station. Pretty sure if I had that minute back I would've won the race, right?
We finished in 2:22 and some change, 10:52 pace.
And marveled at how we felt awesome
(We didn't match on purpose. I'm not sure if it's more or less lame that we just dressed the same without meaning to.)
I'm a little worried now though-the husband felt so awesome post race that he started saying things about full marathons.
That's not happening. I have two black toenails from doing a half. I'll be a hobbit if we do a full.


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Logos School
Logos is an alternative, non-sectarian school for adolescents exhibiting academic and/or behavioral difficulties in mainstream schools. It combines college prep academics and behavior therapy to give adolescents learning skills and emotional stability. Parental support groups are the third component of the program. Academics emphasize personal attention, small class sizes and a 3:1 student/staff ratio. Individual Education Plans (IEP) employ instructional techniques that maximize learning potential. Within the school day, each student participates in multiple private and group therapy sessions per week. The 11-month program graduates students with an accredited diploma, or mainstreams them back to a traditional school. Rolling admissions and variable tuition is available.
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By appointment only.
No upcoming events.


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Long gone are the days of ordering Miller High Life at the bar. I'm just kidding… I'd never had Miller High Life until this past year. Apparently it's the champagne of beers. I've never been a huge beer drinker, and while I do enjoy them, I'm more of a wine or cocktail person.
I used to panic when it came down to ordering drinks at the bar because one, I'm the most indecisive person in the world when it comes to ordering food and beverages (anybody that knows me will agree), and two, I didn't know many cocktails and would order something basic like I don't know… vodka club soda? Uhhh rum and coke?
I'm older and slightly more wiser now. Here are my Top Five Go-To Cocktails I order:
1. Bloody Mary
I only order these at brunch, let's be honest, but ohhhh they hit the spot for me. I absolutely love them! They're even better when garnished with bacon and olives.
2. Old Fashioned
A classic old fashioned consists of bourbon, bitters, a splash of club soda, sugar, a maraschino cherry, and orange peel. I love these made with dark rum, too.
3. Gin & Tonic
This is a cocktail that you want to order on a plane… or say in a bowling alley. Or somewhere where the "bartender" doesn't know exactly what they're doing. It's a safe bet.
4. Aviation
An Aviation consists of gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, creme de violette. It's delicious; tart, lemony and refreshing.
5. Negroni
I saved the best for last! A Negroni is a mixture of Campari, gin, sweet vermouth, garnished with orange peel. They're amazing! You can also substitute Cynar for the Campari.
So there you go! There are my current favorite cocktails. If you couldn't tell, I'm a big champion of gin. Another one of my favorites is a Paloma made with Mezcal. What are your favorite cocktails?? I would love to hear.


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The Assiniboine Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a diverse 50 member group of women who are motivated, fun-loving and passionate about singing a cappella, barbershop style, 4-part harmony. We are searching for a dynamic director who exudes infectious enthusiasm for teaching others, a sense of humour and a clear vision for success. We rehearse weekly from September to June, perform locally, and compete annually in our region.
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- Experience with vocal instruction and choral conducting
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Works positively with others
To apply please visit www.asswiniboinchorus.org or for more information contact:
Terry Martin – 204-334-2844 email firstname.lastname@example.com or
Sylvia Jennings – 204-736-2136 email firstname.lastname@example.com
Deadline for applications: Friday, July 31, 2015


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About me, Rosie
I'm Rosie, founder of Join The Circle.
I've been running dance sessions in care homes for the elderly since 2015 and I absolutely love it. I love the actual sessions, I love meeting new people and most of all I love being able to bring people joy through music and dance!
Over the years I have met so many interesting people with so many stories to tell and experiences to share. It's just one of the perks of the job! I think it's important I share a little of who I am too and why Join The Circle is so important to me. You can read more about me…here.
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I marvel at the idea of building a relationship with you. But first, I'd like to court you by letting you know how seriously I undertake the endeavor of working with you. I understand that this is an exchange. As I request your representation, I would in turn represent you. So here, I'll share my respect for the art of acting.
In all modes of creativity, we hear that artistry lies in vulnerability – the strength to share your truth. As an actor, I share my truth by writing to unlock the character in my skin. I'm an inquisitive artist. I write to reflect and articulate actions and motives. Writing allows me to step away from digital entrancement and reel back in toward my center. It keeps me rooted in authenticity and navigates me to live in roles. The characters I strongly identify with are these types: tough and sassy.
It's easy to cultivate relationships through our smartphones, but I thirst for more. Acting forces you to listen to your counterpart, so you can effectively interact. The process itself forces you to be a conscious human being.
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This little lens is absolute magic.
I've owned it for a few days now, and I rarely want to take it off my camera, especially when I'm out on the street and it's bright outside.
This is the ultimate street photography lens.
The Perfect Street Photography Lens
- It's incredibly small (smallest M lens ever made!).
- It has an absolutely fantastic rendering, very classic look while retaining a modern edge.
- At f/5.6, nearly everything is in focus — perfect for street photography.
- 28mm is a great focal length for street photography.
Sample Images
As you can see, the microcontrast rendering of the 28 Summaron-M lens itself incredibly well to black and white photography, and colors, while muted, can easily be "popped" in post production, with much success.
Things to Note about the 28mm Summaron-M
- This lens' minumum focus distance is 1m, not 0.7m like most modern Leica glass.
- The focus mechanism does not rotate between 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock like most Leica glass does. This range is used for the standard street distances you'll be shooting it with — but for closer objects, you have to go all the way to 1 o'clock, which definitely takes some getting used to.
- Because the lens is so small, it's easy to accidentally have a finger at the edges of your frame. This just requires some adjustment to the handling vs. standard Leica glass.
- The focus mechanism locks at infinity, and requires a depress of the adjuster to unlock it. This comes very naturally, but takes a little getting used to.
- Mounting and dismounting the lens is a little difficult, as there's little to grab on to, other than the focus adjuster. This is why it locks at infinity.
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Style isn't just about the clothes...
Lauren Larsen
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly emulate style..? How there is a difference between looking like you are wearing clothes and looking like the clothes are wearing you? How some people just have that certain j ne c'est quoi that you can't quite put a finger on? In our opinion, style is a product of the the way you act, carry yourself and interact with others in addition to knowing how to put a proper outfit together.
During a recent visit to the Douglas Coupland exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery, I came across a quote that became the inspiration for this post...
Style is something that cannot be faked but can be learned, and once learned, is difficult to be forgotten. This post is dedicated to showing you a couple ways to amp up your overall style game (and will definitely assist in the dating department).
1. Invest in a nice, classic watch.
- This does not have to be a Rolex, Tag Heuer, Patek Philippe, or any other brand that costs a small fortune, just something that is subtle and looks good. No bling, rainbow colours, massive faces or plastic straps, please.
2. Regardless of the cut, have clean, properly groomed hair.
- Grow out the top, ditch the hair gel, invest in a matte clay and sweep it to the side. Find a great barber or a hair stylist who knows whats up and stick with him/her!
3. Know about the various wine varietals & regions and how to order wine properly.
- Buy a book, read a blog or do a couple wine tastings to find out the differences between a merlot and a cabernet sauvignon and Napa Valley from Bordeaux France. Knowing what you like and how to properly order wine not only gives you style points, it is impressive.
4. Know how to cook a proper meal.
- There are various places in Calgary that offer cooking classes. Whether it be location specific fare or local grub, The Cookbook Co. Cooks has a wide range of classes to choose from. If you're not into checking out a class, grab a cookbook (Jamie Oliver is great) and practice a few meals at home!
5. Know how to make a proper cocktail.
- There are not many things more impressive than a man who knows how to make a proper cocktail (would you like shaken or stirred...?). There are a few places that offer cocktail making courses but an even better way to dabble in the art of cocktail creation is by practicing at home. The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff is an exceptional book and one of the few that tells the story of the classics, from 1862 to now. Learn the basics, Manhattan, Martini, Old Fashioned, Margarita.. etc, and you'll be set to impress.
6. Own a set of nice wine & scotch glasses (at least 4 of each).
- Having proper drink vessels is a must for stylish entertaining. Invest in at least four of each and you will be set for almost any occasion.
7. If you are going to wear cologne, ensure it does not smell like a locker room.
- We'd recommend going for something that has musky notes. Tom Ford makes an amazing selection of unisex fragrances, our favourites being Black Orchid and Tobacco Vanilla.
In addition to helping you create a functioning and stylish wardrobe, we are more than happy to help and answer any questions you may have in regards to the other style lacking aspects of your life. Drop us a line!
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Edgbarrow School's curriculum consists of all those activities planned by the school to promote the intellectual, moral, social, spiritual and physical development of the students, and to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. The curriculum is reviewed annually. The purpose of learning is to help students to:
- develop lively and enquiring minds, to develop the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills
- acquire understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world
- use language, number and ICT skills effectively
- develop personal moral values, respect for religious values and for other cultures, faiths and ways of life
- develop a concern for the environment and an understanding of the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations
- appreciate human achievements and aspirations
- take their place in society in an informed, positive and active way, valuing education as a lifelong process
Edgbarrow School's curriculum displays the following characteristics:
Breadth: Students study courses based on the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3, and flexible options programmes at Key Stage 4 and Post-16. A range of teaching and learning styles is to be encouraged to ensure a richness of educational environment that enhances the experience of students.
Balance: We ensure that students study a balanced curriculum that provides them with opportunities to experience a range of subjects without one area dominating the students' timetable. We give careful consideration to the options students select at the end of Year 9 to ensure that each student has an appropriate programme of study.
Relevance: Learning is linked to students' own experience. The linkage of what is learnt to the needs of adult life is made clear. Opportunities are sought to develop schemes of work which facilitate this linkage, involving experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Differentiation: Students are offered experiences carefully matched to their developing abilities, their aptitude and individual needs; students are taught in varying groupings, which reflect their abilities in a range of subject areas, in order to allow sufficient differentiation of the curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.
Progression and Continuity: the effective transition from Key Stage 2 to secondary education requires careful planning. Work undertaken at each stage is based on previous achievements. Therefore, our policy is to use assessment as a formative mechanism to ensure progression. Personal target-setting by the student is fundamental to this. Each subject area operates carefully defined schemes of work which have given due consideration to this issue to ensure that students are offered material appropriate to their age and ability. Courses at Post-16 are offered to ensure progression from GCSE and other courses in a wide range of areas.
The curriculum is currently undergoing significant reforms. For more details on these changes please select these links:
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Special Educational Needs
The school has a 'Progress' department that supports the needs of students with moderate learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties, emotional, social, behavioural and language and communication difficulties. The department has a range of interventions to support the curriculum based on individual need. This may include withdrawal from languages to provide literacy, numeracy or social support.
Link to SEND Information Report 2019
Link to Accessibility Plan 2018-2021
Highest Ability and Talented Student
The starting point for Edgbarrow's Highest Ability and Talented programme is the 'Highest Ability and Talented Register'. Students are identified in two main ways:
- Prior identification by Primary school
- Nomination by subject teacher
This information is then made available to teachers via SIMs. Under their class register, teachers are able to see specific information about what the student is on the register for. The HAT Coordinator will also monitor these students throughout their time at Edgbarrow to ensure they are achieving to their best ability.
Literacy and Numeracy
The development of students' skills in literacy and numeracy are key to our curriculum provision. Every curriculum area has a responsibility to develop students in these areas and the school adopts a separate Literacy and Numeracy policy.
Work Related Learning
The school is committed to preparing students for the world of work, this involves a comprehensive programme in Key Stage 4 including mock interviews and Skills for Life. We have an ambition that all students should gain work experience at some point in Key Stage 4/5. We also work closely with Adviza to provide independent and impartial careers guidance service.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school runs a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities to meet the needs of a wide range of students. This can take the form of sports clubs/teams through to school visits and productions. The school and governors recognise the significant contribution extra-curricular activities can have on the development of our students.
Homework is set on a regular basis in all year groups and parents are informed at the start of the year as to how this programme works. Working at home provides an important opportunity to embed and extend work undertaken in lessons and can contribute significantly to the progress a student makes.
Should you have any questions with regards to the Curriculum at Edgbarrow School, please do not hesitate to email email@example.com.


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A Call to War
The blood-red and black bird circled the Netherbane Site of Lessons, as he did on many days. His shadow passed over the roofless ruins, casting a deeper darkness wherever his wings blotted out the moon. His screech, while familiar to most, was still jarring to those who had never fought alongside him.
On most days, his presence was a comfort--a silent sentinel that patrolled the skies above the Netherbane camp. When he was above them all, there was little need to worry. Only when he descended upon the ruins was there a reason to fear.
Today, the massive carrion bird, much larger now than he had ever been, alighted onto one of the massive branches of the Tree of Remembrance, the tree that marked the bodiless graves of the fallen members of the Netherbane. Its beak, black and razor-sharp, opened.
The scream could be heard for miles, a piercing shriek of announcement, of warning, and of command. Its echo bounced between the trees of the Ashenvale, startling the citizens of Astranaar. It soared its way to the north, forcing the lesser demons of the Felwood back into hiding. It crawled its way south, deafening the orcs who still clung to the Warsong Lumber camp's crumbling defenses. The screech even crossed the turbulent waters surrounding the continent of Kalimdor, piercing its way through portals of both arcane and fel and roaring through the laboratories of both mages and warlocks. It could be heard in Darnassus, Stormwind, Ironforge, and even from within the Exodar.
For those far away from the dense woods of the Ashenvale, the screech was just another sound of nature--just another bird of prey announcing its dominance of the skies. For a very select few, however, it meant something entirely different. It was a call to action; an invitation to death.
The call to war had been sounded. The assault on the Umbral Eclipse was to begin.
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Sraath moved through the twisted corridors of the Umbral Eclipse, his flagship for countless millennia. Once thought lost, the demon lord had retrieved it from deep within the Twisting Nether and wrenched control of it from the wayward brethren of that traitorous pit lord, Daeloth. The three demons had been exiled from his presence for their hubris and sent to fight on the front lines of Argus's defense. He cared little for their fates. They were likely dead now, fallen to the foolish onslaught of so-called heroes from Azeroth.
He cared little for such things in general. The heroes were nothing more than a distraction to what was truly important.
The demon's hoof-falls were loud as he walked through the empty chambers of the vessel. An amalgamation of many of Sraath's ancient conquests, the Umbral Eclipse had become a misshapen monstrosity. The core of it had been old even when Sraath had assumed command from Xonath, his former master. The dreadlord had given over his ship when he had given over leadership of the Shadowed Sun. Since then, Sraath had added to the fortress's bulk, merging it with other Legion vessels, and even with the varied architecture of the worlds he had consumed.
This was why the layout of the ship now made little in the way of sense. Twisting corridors gave way to straight and narrow chambers which gave way to rough stone hallways that looked more organic than artificial. Legion structures had been fused with kaldorei structures which had been fused with eredar structures. Armies from across the cosmos had fallen to Sraath's forces in the past, and select towers had been plucked from those worlds and fed into the beast that was the Umbral Eclipse. It was Sraath's way of honoring those civilizations--it was his way of preserving them. They should be thankful.
They should all be thankful. They were immortal now because of him. Their memory would live on in his mind, safe from the coming ravages of the Void.
The demon lord soon found himself standing at the head of a misshapen corridor that looked like it was cut from a dark stone. There was no door, but he knew that no door was needed in this section. He walked the short distance to the circular chamber--more of a cage--until he could see what he had come to see.
Malfias. Another traitor. But this one had its uses.
"You have successfully lured them here," Sraath's rumbling growl echoed up and out of the cage. It, and many others like it, were placed within a huge open chamber on the outer edges of the Umbral Eclipse. Almost appearing as if they were held outdoors, the entire section had a field that dampened unwanted magical influence. Sraath had made sure to lock his most prized possessions in here. Malfias, his former lieutenant, was one of those prizes. "They move against me as we speak. Good work."
"You mistakenly attribute these actions as my own," the eredar said in a half-laugh. He was kneeling, near naked, in the center of the cage. Tall spires of fel-wrought steel reached up around the circular platform, each one able to twist the psychomancer's powers to Sraath's will, and each one acting as a dampener against the eredar's own. "It would be as if I praised a dagger for piercing your heart when I was the one who thrust it."
"A dagger is a mindless tool, Malfias. You are more than that to me. You are more akin to a pet hound, and hounds deserve praise," Sraath replied. "You are my hound now, and so I praise you."
Malfias remained silent, but his slumped form seemed to shrink further. Sraath knew that he was almost broken. The psychomancer's will was strong, and he had been able to resist Sunbreaker. The Mindclaw Spires were a second line of defense, and they drew from the power at the heart of the Umbral Eclipse itself. They had taken far longer to do their work than had been anticipated, but the breaking was almost complete now.
"I will leave you in your pained silence, pup," Sraath chuckled as he turned around and left. "I have another who needs attention."


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It's travel season again. I just came back from my dearest friend's daughter's wedding. If ever there was a perfect wedding, this was it. There were glitches beforehand but once it got rolling, everything fell together beautifully. The rain stopped an hour before the wedding and then the sun peeked out just in time to make for a glorious clear evening. The bride was drop-dead gorgeous and the groom oh-so-tall (6'6") and handsome. It was one of those sit back and watch youth in all it's glory events that just makes you smile and reminisce and feel like all's right with the world. It was a wonderfully relaxing weekend for me, but certainly not for my friend. I suspect she's going to crash and burn this week!
Now it's time to unpack, do laundry, and repack for a working trip. This time I'm planning to take my baby BERNINA on the plane with me in her pretty hot pink Tutto. I have a couple of days of free time in between events and my hostess has a nice sewing space so we're going to sew! I have the blocks for my next cruise quilt all cut, bagged, and ready to sew and since Baby Bernice fits in the overhead bin on a plane, why not?
Well, of course there will be a trip to a fantastic local quilt shop my hostess says I absolutely must visit (the yelp you hear is my arm being twisted) and a short side trip to the beach to squish my feet in the sand and smell the salt air. Having grown up spending as much time at the Jersey shore as humanly possible, I sometimes miss the ocean in landlocked Kansas. I can't wait to hear the waves and smell the salt air. It soothes my soul…………
The last time I flew with Bernice and let them know at security what was in the carry-on, the TSA agent said they see it all the time. Now, that's not surprising for the Kansas City area where I live as we have a very large and lively quilting community and a lot of us travel to shows a good bit, but I wonder about other areas of the country or the world. Have any of you flown with a sewing machine before? How did it work out? I'd love to hear your travel adventures!
Well, off Bernice and I go for sun, sand, sewing fun, and adventure!
Til next time–Best Stitches!


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The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also the largest charity fundraising event in the South West region. It covers a two lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course straddling both sides of the River Avon. The race starts and finishes in Great Pulteney Street, in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.
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This workshop aims to bring together systematic research from scholars and practitioners to analyze the causes, consequences and solutions to problems in electoral security and voting rights during the 2016 United States elections and to understand these issues in comparative perspective. This event is the 12th in the series of EIP workshops held since 2012, building an international community of scholars and practitioners working on challenges of electoral integrity. Queries should be addressed to: firstname.lastname@example.com proposals using the online form available here
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Earlier Event: August 29Senator Dianne Feinstein (San Francisco)
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A whiskey smash is a wonderful drink for winter or summer, better with bourbon, and best with my Winter Elixir. This recipe is simple, refreshing, and plain delicious.
- Drink shaker
- Serving glass
- 2 Tbsp preserves, jam, or fruit spread of your choice (I used organic raspberry and fig). Blackberry or blueberry would also make for a nice deep flavor.
- 2 Tbsp Winter Elixir bourbon (or your choice of bourbon)
- 1 Tbsp triple sec
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- Orange segments or wedges for garnish
- A splash of Topo Chico or club soda
- 1/2 cup ice
- Fill serving glass have way up with ice.
- Add 1/2 cup ice, fruit spread, Winter Elixir bourbon, triple sec and orange juice to a shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Pour in serving glass, top off with Topo Chico or club soda and garnish with the orange segments.
Recipe reference: https://minimalistbaker.com/winter-bourbon-smash/


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Fantasy Collector Series
From Lost Minis Wiki
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Ral Partha's Fantasy Collector Series was first produced in 1979. It has a complicated history: it was produced under two coding schemes - CSxx (earlier, the 1970s) and 02-xxx (later, 1980 onwards). The numerical part of the codes were the same in both cases: e.g. CS20 was equal to 02-020. This page uses the later 02-xxx format by default. In addition, up until 1985, the models were all sculpted by Tom Meier. In 1985 figures by Bob Charrette were added to the range and the range was split under new sub-headings: Fantasy Armies (packs of figures), Engines of War, Player Characters (individual figures) and Monsters.
Note: this page details the earlier Tom Meier figures, but these figures were also part of the Fantasy Armies (Ral Partha) series.
02-001 Wood Elves
- 02-003 Figure (a) seems slghtly different to three figures in (b) where the plume is to the side (not straight up) and the middle figure appears to have extra detail on its head.
- 02-004 This figure holds a pike with different styles of pennant; the figure seems the same. In the catalogues 02-004 is variant (b); variant (c) uses the pike from figure 02-007; and pike (a) is unknown.
02-006 Sea Elves
02-009 High Elves
- 02-009 Before 1985 this figure is a "High Elf", but from the 1985-1993 the same figure is listed as a "Sea Elf".
- 02-014 has 2 variants: with and without a plume. The plumed version is shown in the 1981 catalogue & the 1985 catalogue notes this figure as "remade".
02-019 Elf Command Group
02-020 Elf Chariot
02-021 Deep Elves
- 02-021 was originally listed as CS14 before reappearing in the 1982 catalog as 02-021. To confuse matters further CS16 is marked on the base.
02-026 Halflings
02-030 The Steam Cannon
- 1983 Origins Awards / H.G. Wells Awards: Best Vehicular Series – 25mm Dwarf Steam Cannon (02-030)
- See also Citadel's version of this model - Ral Partha Box 4 Gnome Steam Cannon.
02-031 Dwarf Fighters
02-039 Dwarf Command Group
02-050 Goblin-Imps
02-060 Goblins
02-069 Goblin Command Group
02-070 Giant Goblins
02-078 Goblin War Machine
- Note that, later on, this model was rebranded as an "Orc War Machine".
02-079 Giant Goblin Command
02-090 Wolf Riders
Collector Series Sets
02-101 Collector Series Sets
As well as selling the Collector Series figures individually, Ral Partha bundled them together in sets with codes in the 02-100+ range. The Fantasy Armies (Ral Partha) series would reuse these codes for actual figures. These early Fantasy Collector Series sets and their contents are listed in the following table:
|Wood Elves
|001, 002, 003, 004
|Sea Elves
|006, 007, 008, 009
|High Elves
|010, 011, 012, 014
|Deep Elves
|021, 023, 025
|Elf Cavalry
|005, 016
|Dwarf War Party
|031, 033, 034, 035
|Dwarf War Band
|036, 037, 038, 039
|Goblin-Imp War Party
|050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055
|Goblin War Band
|060, 061, 062, 063, 064
|Goblin War Party
|066, 067, 068, 069
|Giant Goblin War Party
|070, 072, 073, 075
|Wolf Rider Raiding Party
|094, 095, 096, 091(×3)
- [1], John T. Sapienza, Jr., "Metal Marvels", "Different Worlds 24" (Sep 1982), page 24-27


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Lance Armstrong To Make Return On Astana Team
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong said he will make his comeback on the Astana team in his bid for an eighth Tour de France title in 2009. Astana is headed by Johan Bruyneel, who was Armstrong's team director in all his seven wins.
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From NPR News, this is All Things Considered. I'm Michele Norris.
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And I'm Melissa Block. Today, Lance Armstrong filled in some details about his return to cycling. The seven-time Tour de France winner says he plans to be back on the bike officially this coming January. Armstrong, who's 37, said he will use his visibility in cycling to help promote global awareness about cancer, the disease that nearly killed him over a decade ago. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.
TOM GOLDMAN: Armstrong has committed to racing three events. First, in January, a stage race called the Tour Down Under in Australia. He'll also compete in the Leadville 100 and the race he's most identified with, the Tour de France. He'll join the cycling team Astana and reunite with Astana director Johan Bruyneel. He's the man who oversaw Armstrong's teams for each of the seven Tour de France victories. Despite their winning combination, Armstrong today would not guarantee tour win number eight.
NORRIS: I've been off the bike for three and half years. Come next summer, it will be almost four years. I will try to be as prepared as possible. I don't know that that equals victory. You know, in 2001, I could say that. I could say, yeah, I think I can win, or I want to win, or I'm going to win. I won't say that today because I simply don't know. I have a fair bit of confidence, but I don't have that kind of confidence yet, so.
GOLDMAN: Armstrong is confident he'll send a strong message this time around that he is racing without the aid of banned performance-enhancing drugs. He's always denied using banned substances, but doping allegations and suspicions followed him throughout his Tour de France reign. Today, Armstrong described a personal antidoping plan in which tests and results can be scrutinized by everyone online.
NORRIS: This will be the most advanced antidoping program in the world, beyond anything else. I'm going to talk about it today, beyond today. I'm not going to tell you how clean I am, and I'm not going to insinuate how dirty the others are. I'm going to ride my bike. I'm going to spread this message around the world. And Don Catlin can tell you if I'm clean or not.
GOLDMAN: Renowned antidoping scientist Don Catlin will oversee the program - a surprising move to some, considering Catlin is most associated with catching drug-using athletes. He has lamented in the past the widespread use of banned drugs in elite cycling. At his press conference today, Armstrong was asked if Catlin might have taken the job with Astana and Armstrong for the money.
NORRIS: I think I overheard Don say the other day that there is not enough money anywhere to potentially buy out Don Catlin. So for the conspiracy theorists out there that might think that, I would refer them to Don Catlin.
GOLDMAN: Catlin didn't respond to an email request for an interview by air time. For Armstrong, convincing a skeptical public that he and his team are clean is one thing. Convincing Tour de France organizers is another. Battered by recent scandals, Tour organizers have shown little tolerance for any rider or team with doping connections. Because of its past connections, Astana was not invited to this year's tour. Obviously, Armstrong hopes that changes for next year.
NORRIS: I can't force myself on the event. It's their event, and I respect that. We look to be partners. We're not here to take anybody's fame, take anybody's glory. We're trying to be good partners and ride their event with dignity and honor.
GOLDMAN: Armstrong says even if he and Astana aren't invited back, he plans on ending the cycling season in Paris after the Tour de France with a global summit to raise cancer awareness. Tom Goldman, NPR News.
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On this page, and other pages in our website's careers section, you will find relevant information and updates from the careers team at Saltash Community School.
We take pride in being able to provide the best careers guidance and are keen to share all the careers related resources that we have available.
This is an essential area within our curriculum, since a key aspect of our school is to prepare young people for the world of work, by building employability skills and providing career aspirations for them to aim for.
In our careers section, you will find links to useful websites and resources, an overview of the Gatsby Benchmarks, information about our careers policies, careers team and our careers programme, as well as news updates about the variety of careers trips and opportunities provided to students at Saltash Community School.


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I frequently get questions regarding the upkeep of make-up brushes. They range from "Do I really need to clean them?" to "How often is it required?". Yes you definitely need to clean your make-up brushes. This is imperative not just a suggestion. It's unhealthy and unsanitary for you to continue using dirty brushes.
Make-up brushes should be viewed as an investment. Just as you would clean and maintain your car, you will need to do the same thing with your brushes. Hey, your brushes may outlast your car. LOL! 😀 I know I have a few Essence of Beauty brushes that I purchased from CVS in 2002.
So what do I use and how often do I wash my brushes?
For my personal brushes:
I use brush cleanser (my fave is from MAC) a few times a week. I deep cleanse them with olive oil and Elf Brush Shampoo or antibacterial soap about 2-3 times/month.
For the brushes in my professional make-up kit:
I use brush cleanser after I use them, and when I'm finished working and back home, I'll wash them all with EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and either Elf brush Shampoo, dishwashing liquid, or some type of antibacterial soap. Many people recommend using baby shampoo or even adult shampoo. I don't like these because #1) they don't get all of the make-up out of my brushes and #2) most regular shampoos aren't antibacterial. After washing my brushes, I reshape them and I lay them flat on a paper towel hanging over the kitchen counter to dry over night.
So how do you take care of your make-up brushes?


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Morning drive to Neuschwanstein Castle | Curated by Mon
The most exciting thing for me when I'm traveling is the unexpected. I often say that a life without expectations is a better life, and it's something that I challenge myself to practice every day.
It was a December morning, still no snow, and I wasn't expecting much. For the day we wanted to visit Neuschwanstein Castle situated in Germany, close to the border with Austria where we were.
That morning I did not expect to see such splendor from mother nature. Everything was quiet, the morning mist was slowly rising, the birds were singing and the air was fresh and crisp.
Road trips are the best!
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany.
Such a beautiful castle, and the inspiration for many Disney Castles, including Sleeping beauty. To get to the castle you can take a 30-minute walk up the hill, or go by a horse carriage. Even though you might not have heard of this castle, it's so popular with 1.3 million people visiting annually.
We expected to be able to buy tickets on the day, however, we had no chance. I do recommend buying them in advance to avoid disappointment.
And even if you don't want to go inside, I still urge you to see the outside, go to the cascade and have a different view of the castle, just mind the crazy tourists.
Happy Exploring!


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University of Missouri Extension Fruit Growing Guides/
University of Missouri Extension Fruit Growing Guides
I clearly remember keeping the Fruit Experiment Station representative two hours after the scheduled end of our master gardener class. We had a lot of questions about how to raise a variety of fruit in Missouri's growing conditions, and the speaker seemed quite happy to entertain our questions, and stories.
Some time after that class, I was at my local University of Missouri Extension office and found a nice variety of pamphlets on growing fruit in Missouri: from blueberries to raspberries, the paper pamphlets were available for a nominal fee, varying from 50 cents to $2.
You bet I took them all, they are part of my winter reading assignment to make sure I am following the best practices in my garden. I still dream of the day when I can step out into my garden and pick a variety of my own fruit. I have had good luck with my semi-dwarf pear tree, only 30 years after I first planted it. I had given up on seeing any fruit until wasps moved into some of my birdhouses and started pollinating the blooms. So exciting to finally see pears on that tree!
My compact peaches and nectarines have borne fruit within the first couple of years, but I don't always beat the squirrels to the fruit.
I have blueberries, raspberries and blackberries planted as well but haven't seen fruit yet. I have added wood chips to mulch the blueberries and blackberries to acidify their soil. I need to have a chat with my raspberry patch, the plants have literally taken over one of my raised beds. I wouldn't mind so much if they had fruited but not so far.
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I heard a sermon a couple years ago that I still think about from time to time, as I did this morning when my notes from that morning popped up. In that sermon, the minister described a pseudo-baptism scene from the movie "Nacho Libre," starring Jack Black as a Mexican priest, named Ignatio, turned wrestler, named Nacho. Nacho wants his wrestling partner baptized before their match with "Satan's Cavemen" to better increase their chance for a win and so shoves his head in a bowl of water and declares a blessing. Disclaimer: I've never seen the movie, but this link goes to a clip of the scene.
The minister said this scene should tell us there is a better way for telling others about Christ than to push them into it. He gave the example of Philip in the story from Acts and went from there to cover much good and earnest theology about being a witness for Christ and about the movement of the Spirit.
But I couldn't stop thinking about the priest shoving the guy's head into the bowl of water. Skipping past the false theology, past the adolescent sacrilege, what does it say about the hunger for a concrete splashing of grace, the reality of the place of baptism in the human narrative? It's like finding a hieroglyphic or prehistoric drawing showing the offering of life for life.
Even the rocks will cry out.


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What is a good deal on Toilet Paper?
Toilet Paper is one of those things that people are usually wary of. How do I know if I got a good deal. What is a good deal? Why are their so many different types of rolls? Regular roll, Mega Roll, Double Roll….etc. Here is a simple formula that I go by. This is by no means considered the WAY to do it. For those that have always wondered..here is how I do it!
Here is my package of Cottonelle Toilet Paper. This package includes 643.2 Sq feet of Toilet Paper. One way to tell if this is a good deal or not:
move the decimal place over two spaces = 6.43. Now if you were able to purchase this package for this price than you got a good deal.
- below this price = stock up!
- above this price = not a very good deal
Also, another way to tell is a REGULAR Roll should be $0.25-$0.50 each. Now, I understand that everyone is different and may have a prefrence as to what brand they purchase–but in our home we aren't specific and will usually pay for the lowest price of TP.
Hopefully this helps you understand a little more!


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The Spook Who Sat By The Door
The Spook Who Sat By The Door
Hello all, I'm Logan and I write reviews I only had one thought in my mind while watching this movie online - 'it is amazing!' If you have seen other movies from Ivan Dixon then you will know the story behind this movie. I can't even think about other things while watching The Spook Who Sat By The Door. A very direct movie, it wants to slap you in your face. I don't really know enough about the original story behind screening. I have never left such good review for any movie in my life. Small aspects which are great, are making this movie so good. I will point it once again, you don't need to be a fan of action to enjoy this movie. The Spook Who Sat By The Door will stand as one of the best action movie at least in my mind.
Actors: Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston
Directors: Ivan Dixon
Country: United States
Quality: HD
Release: 1973
IMDb: 8,8
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To Make You Smile/
Cyndi and I married on July 28, 1979, so this summer is our 39th anniversary. A few years ago I realized one way to celebrate was to spread love around. We feel fortunate and blessed to have each other, and we want to share that with people close to us. So in 2007 I started giving away love songs.
Music is a deep connection between Cyndi and me. We first met in a band hall in 1973 in Hobbs, NM; we rediscovered each other and started falling in love at a NTSU One O'clock Jazz Band concert featuring Bill Watrous, in Denton, TX, in 1976. We've been playing music together ever since.
Falling in love often feels like accident. Maybe it is. But staying in love is a learned response, maybe even a spiritual practice. If listening to love songs reminds you how to be in love, shouldn't we all listen more often? I hope at least one of these songs will soften your heart and push you toward your own true love.
This is my 12th collection to give away. I expect there will be many more since I intend to stay with Cyndi for a long time, so I need your suggestions. Send them to me. Play this CD and dance with someone you love. It'll make you smile.
What the people need
Is a way to make 'em smile
It ain't so hard to do if you know how
Gotta get a message
Get it on through
Oh now mama, don't you ask me why
Whoa listen to the music
PS: If you received this journal by email, and would like a CD, send your mailing address to email@example.com.
Or find this playlist on Spotify!
1. Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me?, Lawrence, 2017.
(Clyde Lawrence has composed songs for six movies, and was admitted to the Songwriters Guild of America at age six. Look up the band Lawrence and LISTEN TO EVERYTHING YOU CAN FIND. Amazing.)
2. Love Love Love (Let You Go), Andy Grammer, 2011. "And I think that you should know that I will never let you go."
3. Kiss Me, Casey Donahew, 2016. "She said, "I've been waitin' on you to kiss me; Waitin' on you to make your move; There's a window open to steal my heart; And I'm waitin' on you to kiss me""
(The first time I kissed Cyndi, during Christmas holidays 1976, I realized she'd been waiting for me for quite some time. Maybe since that day in the band hall in 1973.))
4. The More I See You, Chet Baker, 1958. "The more I see you, the more I want you;
Somehow this feeling just grows and grows; With every sigh I become more mad about you; More lost without you and so it goes."
5. Listen to the Music, The Doobie Brothers, 1976.
(All you have to see are Cyndi's eyes when she hears this song, and you can't help but be in love.)
6. So Into You, Atlanta Rhythm Section, 1976. "When you walked into the room; there was voodoo in the vibes."
7. I Keep Faith, Billy Bragg, 2008. "Listen to your heart and you'll find me; Right by your side, because I keep faith in you."
8. Take My Love With You, Bonnie Raitt, 2012. "I'll be your talisman; I'll be your lucky charm; Put it in your pocket; Put it in your heart."
9. I'll Be Waiting, Walk Off The Earth, 2015. "I'll be waiting here for you."
10. More in Love With You, Jason Reeves, 2012. "Someday when I'm coming home so late from work, you try to save the day; you'll take dinner out the oven, black as night and set it smokin' on my plate. And I will laugh with you; when you burn my food. I will spend my whole life through falling more in love with you"
11. How Long Will I Love You, About Time soundtrack, 2013. "How long will I love you; As long as stars are above you; and longer if I can; How long will I need you; As long as the seasons need to follow their plan."
12. Nobody Else, Los Lonely Boys, 2004. "Cause I only want to be with you, Baby and nobody else; Yes the only girl I see is you, Baby and nobody else."
(We saw LLB in concert in Midland this past year, and I've been singing this song in my head ever since)
13. Love Invincible, Michael Franti, 2002. "Touch me in the morning sun, when I feel impossible; Show me what is possible, teach me love invincible."
14. I'll Be Your Home, Mindi Abair, 2014. "I'll always be by your side; we'll walk the winding road; I'll bear your heavy load; I'll be your home; And in the darkness of night; You'll never be on your own; Don't have to go it alone; I'll be your home."
15. Love is the Answer, Rumer, 2015. "Light of the world, shine on me; Love is the answer."
(Go listen to Rumer. I like everything she's recorded)
16. I Met A Girl, William Michael Morgan, 2016. "She dances like nobody sees her, I can't believe I get to be here in her world;
I met a girl."
(Yeah, well, me too)
17. Baby, Clay Finnesand, 2016. "You brighten all my blues; you're my breezy summer afternoon; Though life gets blurry, I can see so clearly when I'm with you."
18. Modern Nature, Sondre Lerche, Dan in Real Life soundtrack, 2001. "Oh, what a world this life would be; Forget all your technicolor dreams; Forget modern nature; This is how it's meant to be."
(Occasionally a movie catches me completely by surprise and I can't stop thinking about it. Dan in Real Life is one of those. I was captured by the depth of everyday life and value of everyday love.)
19. Is This Love?, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 1978. "Is this love, is this love, is this love."
20. What The World Needs Now Is Love, Jackie DeShannon, 1965. "What the world needs now is love, sweet love; It's the only thing that there's just too little of."
"I run in the path of Your commands, for You have set my heart free." Psalm 119:32


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Miami-Dade County
Gov. Scott sets special election to replace Artiles
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has picked the dates for a special election to replace Miami Republican Sen. Frank Artiles.
MORE: Read the governor's executive order
The special primary will take place July 25, followed by a special general election Sept. 26, according to an executive order the governor signed Monday.
Artiles resigned last month after he unleashed a tirade of racist and sexist remarks to two African-American senators. He represented Senate District 40, a competitive seat in Southwest Miami-Dade County.
Three candidates have filed to run so far: state Rep. Daisy Baez of Coral Gables, a Democrat; former state Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla, a Republican, and Mario Jimenez, an independent, according to state election records. Because they filed before a special election had been scheduled, all are still technically listed as 2018 contenders.
Baez would have to resign her House of Representatives seat in order to run for the Senate. That would require an additional special election, which the governor could choose to schedule at the same time as the election to replace Artiles. The same is true if another potential Republican candidate, state Rep. Jose Felix Diaz of Miami, also jumps into the race.
In a sign Florida Democrats are coalescing around Baez, she received the backing Monday of not one but two contenders for Florida governor.
Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum endorsed Baez in a 24-minute span about two hours after Scott's executive order was published.


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P.L.O.T.T. Performers is excited to announce the cast for our 2018-2019 season opener, IT'S YOU?!
Mark your calendars for October 19, 20, 26 & 27 and join Anne LaMar, Nan Bongiani, Chris Hayslett, Sharon Rose Tyahur, John Vanderplogh & Renee Maria for a night of audience interactive entertainment and delicious food!


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A magical Moomins tour of Finland
I've been a fan of the Moomins since I was a little girl – I remember my mum reading Moominland Midwinter to me before bed, and I loved the cartoon series. The love hasn't died as I've grown up either, I named my beloved rescue cat Moomin after the sweet-natured Finnish troll.
So you can imagine my excitement on being invited on a trip to Finland, where I would not only visit Moomin author Tove Jansson's private studios in Helsinki, but also be among the first ever visitors to Tampere's brand new Moomin Museum! It took me all of two seconds to dig out my passport and get packing.
Moomins history
On the off-chance that you're not as Moomin-obsessed as me, I thought I'd treat you to a potted history. Moomin, his father Moominpappa, mother Moominmamma and friends including Snorkmaiden, Sniff, Little My and Snufkin, are all stars in a series of children's books and comics created by author/illustrator Tove Jansson, from 1945 - 1977. There were nine books, five picture books, a comic strip and a cartoon series.
They spread from their Finnish home around the world (particularly popular in Japan) thanks to their warm family values, romantic countryside setting and exciting adventures.
Moomin sights in Helsinki
My trip to Finland was based around Helsinki, where I was lucky enough to visit Tove Jansson's studios (not open to the public) with her niece Sophia, who now runs the Moomin business. It was wonderful to meet one of Tove's relatives (not least because I know her as the little girl in the centre of Tove's novel The Summer Book) and talk all things Moomin. She told us lots about Tove's life, including her art, relationships and passions. It was incredible to tour the studio, which has enormous windows looking out over the city, and mezzanine levels packed with books.
One place that Moomin tourists mustn't miss is the Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) which, rather strangely, is located above a multiplex cinema! Don't let the setting put you off, as it's a surprisingly large collection of Finnish work, including two stunning murals by Tove. Look carefully at both, and you might just spot a tiny Moomintroll hidden among the elegant guests at a party. There are other secrets hidden in the murals too, including a defiant self-portrait next to a painting of her lover, Vivica Bandler, during a time when it was still illegal to be a lesbian.
Pop into the Moomins shop and stock up on souvenirs – you'll be amazed at the range. Personally, I am now the proud owner of some Moomin handtowels and a Little My waterbottle!
Finally, wet your whistle with a cuppa at one of the city's Moomin cafes.
The Moomin Museum in Tampere
The real reason for my trip was to see the newly opened (world first) Moomin Museum in Tampere (around an hour's train ride from Helsinki). This amazing space is packed with thousands of original illustrations, as well as utterly charming maquettes (3D models) that Tove and her partner Tooti made from scenes in the books. The best is indisputably the enormous Moomin house model, which is any doll's house lover's dream come true. What's even more special is that these models are too fragile to travel, so the only way to see them is to visit the museum. There are also interactive games and commissioned artworks to enjoy, plus a changing series of exhibitions and rotations of the pictures on offer. The onsite restaurant offers a limited but tasty menu, while the shop is yet another opportunity to stock up on fabulous Moom-rabelia!
Finland is such an interesting country - you might be lucky enough to have a hotel room with its own sauna - and the Moomins have become a huge part of its identity. Whether you're already a convert or are new to the stories, I think any of the Moomin-themed activities are a lovely way to immerse yourself in the most charming element of local culture.
- All pictures © Moomin Characters™
- For more travel fun, pick up the latest copy of Yours magazine