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Outbowled, outfought, out-thought! England left staring into abyss after witless display
- England skipper follows toss error with day-four shocker
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The sight of Jonathan Trott and Alastair Cook getting out to loose, almost reckless shots when survival was the height of ambition said everything about the sorry state England found themselves in at the end of a Test series they should have dominated.
England's most prolific and single-minded batsmen are usually perfect for a crisis. But their departures on the fourth evening of this final, decisive Test in the face of a mountainous target looked to have made this a case of one survival battle too many.
England went into the final day at Eden Park perilously placed at 90 for four. They were chasing a nominal 481 for victory but needing a rescue act beyond even those that saw them draw Tests against the odds in recent times at Centurion, Cape Town, Cardiff and, in this series, Dunedin.
Batting coach Graham Gooch, who has pretty much seen it all, admitted that England may have underestimated New Zealand.
'I think it's a great reality check that you can't take any team lightly and can't play people on what it says in the rankings, or on a piece of paper,' said Gooch after the fourth day. 'You have to play good cricket to compete and in two of the three matches so far, New Zealand have been in the ascendancy.
'Our performance has not been up to the standards we've produced on a consistent basis so we'll have to look at that, yes. But I wouldn't say we took them lightly after the first match, when New Zealand dominated the game. They've outbowled and outbatted us so far.'
The big one: England captain Alastair Cook leaves the field after scoring 43 during day four of the third Test
Close catchers: Alastair Cook bats as his Kiwi counterpart McCullum deploys his men around the bat
Bad Trott: England's No 3 traipses off after being caught behind chasing a wide one in the evening session
Nick's nicked one: England's Compton (right) heads for the pavilion after being caught by New Zealand's wicketkeeper BJ Watling for two
What makes this so hard to take is that New Zealand, the world's eighth-ranked team, lost seven of their eight Tests prior to this series and endured an internal crisis over Ross Taylor's removal as captain which was every bit as damaging as the Kevin Pietersen affair.
Yet they went into the final day as hot favourites to wrap up only their fourth Test series triumph over England and their first against anybody other than Zimbabwe and Bangladesh since 2006, when they defeated West Indies.
The first session of day four summed up this Test and the whole sorry series for England. They were dreadful. They lacked ideas, imagination and, frankly, leadership as New Zealand moved into a position from which history tells you they could not possibly lose this Test.
So bad were England before lunch that New Zealand, who began the day at 35 for three and under a smidgen of pressure, were able to score freely and aggressively to rack up 141 in the session for the loss of Dean Brownlie. It was witless, hopeless cricket from England, notable for the petulance of Stuart Broad in berating his fielders and the apparent lack of anything resembling tactical nous.
Job well done: Brendon McCullum applauds his team-mates at the close of a very successful day for the hosts
Double up: Fulton is applauded off on the day he completed his second century of the Test match
The biggest recipient of England's largesse was Peter Fulton, a cricketing journeyman who was expected to be little more than a walking wicket in this series after a four-year absence from the five-day game. Instead, he became only the fourth New Zealander, after Glenn Turner, Geoff Howarth and Andrew Jones, to score two centuries in the same Test.
New Zealand started the fourth day with a lead of 274 but by the time Fulton and Brendon McCullum, with yet another half-century, had completed their stand of 117 in only 16.5 overs, the Test was out of England's reach barring a recovery of historic proportions.
Monty Panesar, who had started the day by taking Brownlie's wicket thanks to an excellent catch from Ian Bell and bowled four maidens on the trot, was then destroyed to the tune of 52 runs in his next five overs.
Centurion: Fulton celebrates his mean feat with a simple wave of the bat to the sparse Auckland crowd
Proud parents: Wendy and Gordon Fulton watch their son Peter score a century on day four
Fulton, vulnerable outside off stump, was allowed to indulge his love of the leg side, seemingly dispatching Panesar over the short, straight boundary at will. It was when Fulton brought up his hundred with another straight six, off Broad, that the game was up.
McCullum, a combative, purposeful cricketer who has vindicated his controversial elevation above Taylor by out-captaining Cook, delayed his declaration possibly longer than necessary and set England 481 to win.
It was quickly made worse when Nick Compton, who came into this match with successive centuries, fell cheaply for the second time in the match. And it could have been made terminal had Cook not been dropped by diving wicketkeeper BJ Watling on one.
Down and out: Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum and Hamish Rutherford celebrate taking Cook's wicket
It looked likely to be costly but when Jonathan Trott was out, uncharacteristically driving at a wide one from Neil Wagner, and Cook — showing unnecessary attacking intent — was snaffled by a smart Brownlie catch, England were in big trouble.
The departure of the Watford Wall, nightwatchman Steven Finn, to what became the final ball of the day completed England's misery. It is time for some soul-searching before the return series in England in May and then 10 back-to-back Ashes Tests.
'It's not the sort of conclusion to the winter we wanted,' admitted Gooch. 'We wanted to finish strongly going into a big summer and build on the Test cricket we played in India.
'We've had some good performances but here we've not found that form so we've got to be disappointed. We can't be happy with the way we've played.'
Top effort: Ian Bell pouches Brownlie's skier (left) and celebrates with his team-mates (right)
England came into this series with a much-envied bowling unit. But while Jimmy Anderson and Co have been off the pace, the New Zealand underdogs have shown plenty of bite. All four of England's main bowlers have underperformed, as the statistics show, while their Kiwi opponents, with the exception of Tim Southee, have all improved their career statistics.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
Did you hear about this? In addition to the annual appearance of Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Frankenberry, this year General Mills brought back Fruity Yummy-Mummy and Frute Brute! I don't remember either of them from their original run, but you bet your sweet ass I bought them as soon as they appeared at Kroger.
Frute Brute is "cherry" flavored; if you like artificial cherry, you will probably like it. Fruity Yummy Mummy is supposedly the only orange-cream flavored cereal. It's pretty good, too. You should give it a shot.
I still hate the marshmallows in all the Monster cereals and I considered whether I could pay somebody on Fiverr to remove them for me. But it's not too cumbersome--if you're eating this, it's not likely you have places to be, amirite?
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"Bad Teacher" debuts as the No. 1 rental for the week, while "Bridesmaids" surges to the second spot.
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment won't be releasing Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on stand-alone DVD until Nov. 15, but sales of the Blu-ray Disc edition, released last week, were strong enough to send the fourth installment in the fantasy franchise to a No. 1 debut on the national home video sales charts for the week ending Oct. 23.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Reason Why
The article then went into the regular monologue about how successful the current Singapore team is and that fans should come and support the team. The reason the Strait Times believe for the lack of support is due to Singapore fans remembering the glory days of the Malaysia Cup. Now, I'm not saying that has nothing to do with the lack of support by Singapore fans but it's not the main reason why Singapore fans are keeping away from the match.
The main reason Singapore fans feel nothing for the current Singapore national football team is because half the team are from overseas! To be fair, the Strait Times did say the current team a "hybrid" team, but that's the main reason why Singapore fans are keeping away. If you remember, when Singapore first left the Malaysia Cup, fans kept on supporting the team, fans still packed the National Stadium, and the Kallang Roar was still in full cry.
However it would be very strange to cry for the Singapore team now when half the team are not from Singapore right? Now before anyone say stuff like France winning the World Cup with Zidane who is also not fully French, I remind you that Zizou went to France at a very young age and he was a product of the French youth system. All the foreign players in the Singapore team were given PR status when they were in their late teens, in their 20s, or even in their early 30s. It's hardly the same to compare the two.
As for the match between Thailand and Singapore; I hope not but I for one will not be surprise if Thai fans outnumber Singapore fans on matchday.
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Our national team is like what S'pore is, too many foreigners (mercenaries) which S'poreans simply cannot connect to. The end result is loss of spectators and nobody gives a damn whether they win or lose. The days of M'sia Cup, Dollah Kassim, Quah Kim Song, yr regular S'pore guys playing for the country is long gone, you can never bring it back.
- November 12, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Let's keep it at kampong football (soccer is for the English). This way there'll be more Singaporean spirit and taste, don't you think so?
- November 13, 2009 at 8:53 AM
since 1/3 of our country is of foreigners, it is not surprised to see them supporting their team when they come to singapore, something like the "fifth column"
- November 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM
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Zinedine Zidane was born in Marseilles. How does that make him 'not fully French'?
- November 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM
The sight of black players in the french world cup team inspired our planners to get foreigners in our national team. They thought these black players were foreigners in france. They made the assumption that France was a white man's country. Well, the assumption was wrong because there are colored people all over europe these days and they identify with their adoptive country in Europe. Many of them were also born in France and other European countries.
Foreigners in the Singapore soccer team or in the Table Tennis team however are selected, given PR or citizenship with the intention of representing Singapore. There is no real bond between these foreigners and the local Singaporean fan cuz its hard to seen them as part of us.
- November 13, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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Zinedine Zidane's parents are from Algeria I believe
- November 13, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Can anyone remember the famous world cup 2010 target for Singapore by one of the ministers?
Interesting how the press has swept it under the carpet.
- November 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM
- Ghost said...
And rightfully so. That target was a joke that no one really took seriously.
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Different types of Hookah
There are a variety of hookahs which cater to millions of hookah lovers worldwide. Hookahs can be broadly classified into three types: Turkish, Lebanese and Egyptian. Turks consider themselves as the masters of designing hookahs and take immense pride in their innovative approach towards crafting this object of art. Also called the "nargile" or Turkish water pipe, the Turkish hookah spans the entire spectrum from elegant artistic designs to large luxurious pieces which look impressive in a large room. Largely designed for group hookah sessions, Turkish hookahs are elaborate and also feature multiple hoses.
The highlight of Lebanese hookahs is that they are mostly hand crafted and look more like beautiful ornamental pieces. They are characterized by heavy use of metallic and golden work, and the more elegant ones are also encrusted with shiny stone pieces. Multi-coloured inlays and breathtaking designs make these hookahs extremely popular with hookah lovers.
For a truly authentic hookah experience, you must try the traditional Egyptian hookahs. The average height of Egyptian hookahs is three feet and they are quite big in dimension. However, they offer a sublime smoking experience. It must be noted that, given their large size, these hookahs are not exactly portable and should ideally be kept in a fixed position and matched with your room's decor.


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The role of the Board of Directors is generally to set objectives and goals for the operation of the Company, to oversee the Company's Management, to regularly review performance and to monitor the Company's affairs in the best interests of the Company.
For these responsibilities, the Board is accountable to its shareholders as owners of the Company.
The Board has approved a comprehensive Board charter governing its operation. Please click on the link below to view the full Board charter.
Please click on the link below to view the Company's Constitution
The Company's Corporate Objective is to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to steady stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital.
In this regard, the Company's goals are:
The Board is comprised of a Non-Executive Chairman, Managing Director and seven other Non-Executive Directors all of whom have a personal financial interest in the Company.
Mark Freeman, as Managing Director of the Company is an Executive Director.
The Non-Executive Directors, namely TA Campbell (Chairman), GR Liebelt, JC Hey, J Paterson, DA Peever, CM Walter and PJ Williams, are considered to be independent. Due to his previous role as Managing Director of the Company RE Barker is not considered to be independent.
BCom (Melb). Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director. Chairman of the Investment Committee and member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Mr Campbell has been a Director of the Company since September 1984, appointed Deputy Chairman in September 2008 and Chairman in October 2013. He is Chairman Emeritus, Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand (formerly Goldman Sachs JBWere) and a former Advisory Director of Goldman Sachs. Mr Campbell was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive of Goldman Sachs JBWere. He is also Chairman of Mirrabooka Investments Limited and a former Director of Djerriwarrh Investments Limited and AMCIL Limited.
Managing DirectorBE, MBA, Grad Dip App Fin (Sec Inst), AMP (INSEAD). Member of the Investment Committee. Managing Director of the Company's subsidiary, Australian Investment Company Services Limited (AICS)
Mr Freeman became Chief Executive Officer in January 2018 having been Chief Investment Officer since joining the Company in February 2007. Prior to this he was a Partner with Goldman Sachs JBWere where he spent 12 years advising the Investment Companies on their investment and dealing activities. He has a deep knowledge and experience of investments markets and the Company's approaches, policies and processes. He is also Managing Director of Djerriwarrh Investments Limited, AMCIL Limited and Mirrabooka Investments Limited.
BSc (Hons) (Melb), MBA (Melb), F Fin. Non-Executive Director. Member of the Investment Committee.
Mr Barker transitioned to a Non-Executive Director in January 2018 having been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company in February 2001 and Managing Director in October 2001 and prior to that an Alternate Director of the Company since April 1987. He is also Chairman of Melbourne Business School Ltd. He is a Non-Executive Director of AMCIL Limited and Mirrabooka Investments Limited.
B.Com (Melb); Grad Cert (Mgmt). GAICD. Independent Non-Executive Director. Member of the Investment Committee and Nomination Committee.
Ms Hey was appointed to the Board in July 2013. She is a Non-Executive Director of Qantas Limited, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, AGL, Melbourne Business School Ltd and Cricket Australia. She was formerly Managing Director of Ericsson United Kingdom and Ireland and Managing Director of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand.
B Ec (Hons), FAICD FTSE. Independent Non-Executive Director. Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
Mr Liebelt was appointed to the Board in June 2012. He is Chairman of Amcor Limited, a Director of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, a Director of DuluxGroup Limited and a Director of Carey Baptist Grammar School. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was formerly Managing Director and CEO of Orica Limited, Chairman and Director of the Global Foundation and Deputy Chairman of Melbourne Business School.
BCom (Hons) (Melb), CPA, F Fin. Independent Non-Executive Director. Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Member of the Remuneration Committee, Investment Committee and Audit Committee. Chairman of the Company's subsidiary, Australian Investment Company Services Limited (AICS).
Mr Paterson is a company Director who was appointed to the Board in June 2005. He was a former Alternate Director of the Company for Mr Campbell from April 1987 to June 2005. He is Chairman of Djerriwarrh Investments Limited. He was formerly a Director of Goldman Sachs JBWere and is a former member of the Board of Guardians of Australia's Future Fund.
BEc MSC (Mineral Economics). Independent Non-Executive Director. Member of the Audit Committee.
Mr Peever was appointed to the Board in November 2013. He was Managing Director of Rio Tinto Australia from 2009 to 2014. He is Chairman of Cricket Australia and Brisbane Airport Group Pty Ltd. Mr Peever is a member of the Foreign Investment Review Board. He chaired the Minister of Defence's First Principles Review of Defence and following the acceptance of the review by Government now chairs the Oversight Board which helps guide implementation of the Review's recommendations. David is also a Non-Executive Director of Naval Group Australia and Stars Foundation, a not for profit body which promotes education of Indigenous girls.
LLB (Hons), LLM, MBA (Melb), FAICD. Independent Non-Executive Director. Member of the Investment Committee, Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
Mrs Walter is a solicitor and company Director. She was appointed to the Board in August 2002. Mrs Walter is Chairman of Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance and the Financial Adviser Standards & Ethics Authority (FASEA) and Deputy Chair of Victorian Funds Management Corporation. Mrs Walter is a Director of the RBA's Payment System Board and a Trustee of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. She was formerly Chair of Federation Square Pty Ltd and Australian Synchrotron Company Ltd and a Director of ASX, National Australia Bank Ltd, Orica Ltd and Melbourne Business School.
Dip.All, MAICD, FAIM. Independent Non-Executive Director. Chairman of the Audit Committee. Member of the Investment Committee and Nomination Committee. Director of the Company's subsidiary, Australian Investment Company Services Limited (AICS).
Mr Williams was appointed to the Board in February 2010. He is Chairman of Fiig Securities Limited - MIPS Advisory Committee. He is a Director of the NAB Trustees Services Limited (NAB Subsidiary), Cricket Victoria Ltd, Foundation for Young Australians Ltd, House with No Steps and an Advisory Board Member of TLC Aged Care Limited. Mr Williams was formerly Chairman of Olympic Park Sports Medical Centre Pty Ltd, Managing Director of Equity Trustees Limited, a Director of the Trustee Corporations Association of Australia, a Director of the Australian Baseball Federation Inc and a General Manager with AXA/National Mutual in Australia and Hong Kong.


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To treat Diplocarpon rosae, or black spots on roses, one must remove all infected foliage from the plant and spray with fungicidal soap or sulphur to prevent future infection. One helpful way to ward off black spots is to spray the roses regularly while they are dormant during the Spring.Continue Reading
Black spots are a fungus that form on the foliage of rosebushes. They appear as small dark spots ranging from brown to black and can be distinguished by their frayed edges. If black spots are left untreated, they will eventually turn the rosebush leaves yellow before dropping them to the ground.
Wet, humid and rainy weather tends to bring this fungus out the most as it thrives in moist environments at around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It only takes around seven hours in these conditions for black spots to germinate, and the symptoms generally show on roses within three to ten days. Every three weeks, more spores are released, making it important to use fungicidal sprays and soaps often. Since black spots can defoliate roses, preventable solutions are recommended over spot treatment. Once leaves show signs of black spots, they should be pruned to avoid the fungus spreading to other areas of the plant.Learn more about Outdoor Plants & Flowers


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Kline Alvarado Veio is a unique, client-centered law firm built upon a bedrock of strong relationships and unwavering integrity. Specializing in public finance, real estate and business law, we measure success not in hours billed but in our ability to assist our clients in reaching their goals and achieving their objectives.
You will immediately sense that Kline Alvarado Veio is different when you first enter our offices. Sleek yet welcoming, not hushed and stodgy, our workplace reflects our dedication to revolutionizing people's expectations of their law firm.
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Date/Time: Saturday May 21, 2016
Social Hour begins at 6:00 p.m. (cash bar), dinner begins at 6:45 p.m., talk at 7:45
Location: Clarion Inn 6625 Dean Memorial Highway, Hudson (330) 653-9191
Near the intersection of I-80 and Rt. 8 (see http://www.clarioninnhudson.com/location.htm for directions and map)
Presenter: Greg Wiles, Department of Geology, College of Wooster
Presentation: Northeast Ohio Since the Last Ice Age: Climate Shifts and Human Impacts Recorded in Lakes and Trees
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All members and guests are welcome to join us for lunch and fellowship each week after second service at 1:00 PM. It's a great way to revisit old friends and make new ones. Stop by the Fun & Fellowship table in the the Fellowship Hall on Sundays for more information. Last minute changes, if they occur, will be posted there.
Here's our schedule for October:
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Ada White and Vern Wright will be hosting a Bonfire/Circle Supper in late October or early November. Watch for the date and sign-up sheet at the Fun & Fellowship table after Sunday services.
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Finland's Metso has spurned a merger approach from rival engineering firm Weir, dashing hopes of boosting its mining equipment business.
The Scottish firm's plan, which would have valued Metso at around a €4bn (£3bn), ran into trouble shortly after it emerged on April 1 that the Finnish state investment fund opposed a takeover.
A deal would have helped Weir expand further into the crushing segment of the mining equipment industry, where Metso is a market leader, but it said there was no certainty it would improve the proposed offer.
"The board of directors ... has come to the unanimous conclusion that this proposal is not in the best interest of shareholders," Metso said in a statement, adding it saw no reason to commence talks with Weir.
Weir is keen to expand its mining arm after years of strong growth in its oil and gas division, which has seen profits triple since 2009. The company sits in a crowded mid-sized industrial sector which industry insiders say is ripe for consolidation in order to provide a wider range, and a greater scale, of equipment and services to cost-conscious clients.
Bankers have said a failure to merge with Metso could make Weir, already frequently the subject of takeover speculation, a target for big players such as General Electric or Honeywell that are keen to access the Glaswegian company's lucrative position in US shale.
Weir said today it believed its all-share proposal to create an £8.5bn engineering giant – in which Metso would have received about 37 per cent of the new company – would have had significant benefits.
"The Board of Weir believes that it has made an attractive merger proposal and there is no certainty that it will revise the terms of its proposal," it said in a statement.
A source had earlier told Reuters that Weir offered Metso a 5 to 10 per cent premium over its recent share price. Weir confirmed it had proposed that the combined company would have a strong presence and listings both in Finland and Britain.
That was not enough for the Finnish state, which owns 11 per cent of Metso and insisted the company could flourish alone. Metso spun off its paper machine business Valmet at the start of 2014, basically halving the size of the company.
"The Metso Board remains extremely positive and confident in Metso's standalone growth and value creation prospects by pursuing its current strategy," the company said.


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The other day we got an email from caroline Ciavaldini, who told us about her and James Pearson's new short movie about their trip to Hyknusa also known as Sardinia.Caroline: As you may remember, we went a few months ago for a multi-pitch trip in Sardinia, realising Amico Fragile, Mezziogiorno, and Aria, three multi-pitches in 8b max, respectively bolted by Marco Vago, Rolando Larcher and co, and Pietro Dal Pra.
James even had the luxury to onsight/flash Mezziogiono!
How far must you travel to find adventure? The answer may be closer than you think. Discover a wild, untouched paradise, in the middle of the Med - Hyknusa.
Here is the trailer of Hyknusa, by the Italian movie maker Pietro Porro, presented by The North Face and Edelrid
The 25 min long movie will be soon available.
James Pearson is sponsored by Wild Country , La Sportiva , The North Face , Adidas Eyewear
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We've already talked about Pushpi Bagchi and her book which aims at getting kids to think about the food they eat. Pushpi agreed to write a guest post for us on a topic related to her book and this post tells you how to create edible gardens.
I don't know if you've noticed, but we seem to be growing apart from our food!
Convenience foods and full time cooks have made their way into our kitchens and we've forgotten the story of our food and very few children seem to be aware of where their food comes from. While doing research for my graduation project while in Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, I had one parent tell me her 4 year son was shocked when he'd visited a farm and saw potatoes growing in the ground- in the mud. His reality was that fruits and vegetables came from supermarkets- the end! I heard another story of someone's nephew who thought our everyday milk in tetra packs were factory made. He was quite appalled when he found out that milk actually comes from cows or buffaloes... he did his best to set the record straight for anyone else who might have been disillusioned like him. Why is it that we are becoming so estranged from our food when it impacts us and the world around us on an everyday basis?
If we lose touch with our food we also forget how precious it is, and how much time and effort is put into putting together one meal. If we know and understand the story of our food, from farm to plate, we will actually appreciate the true value of what we are eating.
So, let's start at the beginning. Everything we eat was first grown somewhere by someone.
"Knowing how foods grow is to know how and when to look for them; such expertise is useful for certain kinds of people, namely, the ones who eat, no matter where they live or grocery shop." - -Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara King Solver
Attempting to grow vegetable gardens in urban spaces would be quite a challenge, especially for those of us living in apartments. But there is a solution- balcony gardens. My family has had thriving balcony gardens since forever and not only do they make fantastic "green" spaces, they are not as high maintenance as back yard gardens. To experience and appreciate the simple joys of growing food, one can start with herb gardens. The best part about growing a herb garden is that to start off, you don't even need to buy seeds, you'll most probably have the basics in your spice cabinet. Coriander seeds, methi (or fenugreek), and dried red chill are staples in most Indian households. All you need are some small containers (cookie or jam tins?), some good quality soil, and a sunny spot put on your balcony or even a window sill. For details on how to grow a herb garden you can take a look at my edible garden guide book here:
Edible Garden Guide - Pushpi Bagchi
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I can say from experience that most children love gardening- I think it has something to do with feeling the soft, cool, squishy soil between your fingers. And don't forget the rewards, having dal or biriyani dressed with coriander you growing in your own home is fantastic!
Next on our food story- hunting and gathering.
Pushpi Bagchi, http://understandingfoodvalues.blogspot.com/


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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) July 20, 2012
Diablo 3 gamers will soon have the ability to trade commodities in the real-money auction house, according to latest rumours. A recent post from community manager Kaivax revealed that gold trading is set to be enabled at some point in the future, although this won't be included the game's next update.
iDiablo3news.com, the leading news and updates website for best-selling PC game Diablo 3, confirmed that the option to trade gold as a commodity will be introduced in an effort to keep more players interested in the game for longer.
The news comes at a time when developer Blizzard admitted it is experiencing difficulty with player retention. Numerous gamers have complained about Diablo 3's lack of end game content.
Blizzard had previously anticipated that the Inferno difficulty level, which players can only access after completing the game, would ratchet up the challenge significantly enough for many players to stick around for several months, but that appears not to have happened.
iDiablo3news.com revealed that many players have found that the loot-driven endgame in Diablo 3 just isn't enough to keep gamers playing.
In response, Blizzard are to release a PVP patch which they hope will address gamers' concerns, but even that is unlikely to keep player for the long-term.
Dan Lim, editor of iDiablo3news.com, told gamers that the new commodity trading update was just what Diablo 3 needed:
"It's a lot of fun going around, killing enemies and hunting for items, but even so it's obvious that this alone is not enough to provide a sustainable long-term end game. By adding the ability to trade commodities, Blizzard is bring a whole new element to the game, and we hope that this will be sufficient to keep gamers interested for much longer than the game is doing right now."
iDiablo3news.com announced that the following commodities were likely to be made available to buy in the real-money auction house:
- Dyes
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- Blacksmithing plans and jeweler designs
- Crafting materials
- Pages of Training
According to iDiablo3news.com, things haven't reached a tipping point yet. The website insisted that there were still "thousands" of gamers playing each and every day of the week, but admitted that eventually they'll run out of things to do.
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iDiablo3news.com is the leading online updates website for the popular PC game Diablo 3. As a top resource for all the latest news, hints, tips and cheats surrounding the game, it's quickly become one of the favorite sources of information for thousands of Diablo 3 gamers around the world. For more information, visit their website at http://www.iDiablo3news.com.


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LocationThurmont, MD
11109 Angleberger Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788
Used 2016 Keystone RV Montana 3820 FK
Step inside the rear most entry door and find a conveniently located bathroom almost across from the door. Inside you will find a 48" x 30" shower, toilet, and vanity with sink.
Head left at the same rear most entry and find the master bedroom which features dual opposing slides. A slide out wardrobe along the curb side, and a slide out queen or optional king size bed along the road side. The bed features storage beneath that is perfect for extra bedding, and luggage. Near the front of the bed along the shared bathroom wall you will find a washer and dryer prepped space for added convenience if you like.
Down the hall toward the front of this Montana fifth wheel you will enter a spacious central living area thanks to another set of dual slide outs. Here the slides each feature a hide-a-bed sofa. Along the interior wall shared with the bathroom enjoy an HDTV and optional fireplace. There is also a third sofa opposite allowing for plenty of seating and sleeping space for overnight guests.
Head up the steps just to the right of the second side entry door into the raised front kitchen. Here you will see a slide out buffet with overhead cabinets for plenty of storage. A u-shaped dinette fits across the front for gathering to enjoy a meal cooked easily with this great setup. There is an L-shaped counter with a double sink, a three burner range with overhead convection microwave oven, and an 18 cu. ft. RV refrigerator, plus center skylight.
You will also love the exterior storage for outer camping gear, plus so much more!
Great Service in Service!I'd like to take a minute to recognize the excellent customer service I received last week when I had my vehicles in for service. I'd had my RV in for a few different issues and it was ready for pick-up; but I'd come in to have my new toad wired so it would slave off the RV.
To make a long story short both were finally "ready" a little after 5 pm and the regular day was over. Kevin helped me ... More » - Richard from Ijamsville, MD
Stock# 38505
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|Grey Water Capacity
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|Furnace BTU
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When Cole Davis founded Keystone RV in 1996 his vision was clear: Build a quality RV loaded with features priced thousands less than other RVs on the market. To accomplish his goal, Cole would recruit and build a strong team, focus on keeping overhead low, and empower the people closest to the customer to make decisions.
Within a few short months after opening the doors, Keystone produced its very first camper. Delivering big on quality, features and value, the public fell in love with it. A star was born! As the appetite for the camper increased, new Keystone models were added to satisfy growing customer demand. Along with this tremendous growth came the need for expanded production. To meet this need more manufacturing plants were built and staffed.
From new floor plan designs to patented inventions, Keystone leads the way in product innovation. One reason is our mission to stay close to the customer. When talking with campers or visiting dealerships, our sales, product development, and service teams, are always looking for ways to improve the camping experience. And we don't stop there.
Every member of the Keystone family is encouraged to contribute to making our campers absolutely the best possible. Through something we call Kamp Keystone, our employees camp free of charge at local campgrounds in the Keystone trailers we supply. Each year hundreds of our production workers, administrative staff and service team enjoy a day (or a week) at Kamp Keystone. Their evaluation of the experience and the feedback they provide results in continued product improvements. Ask us if we use our RVs...the answer is YES!
Beckleys RVs is not responsible for any misprints, typos, or errors found in our website pages. Any price listed excludes sales tax, registration tags, and delivery fees. All prices may not include Beckley's Camping Center's 145 point pre-delivery inspection. Manufacturer-provided pictures, specifications and features may be used as needed. Inventory shown may be only a partial listing of the entire inventory. Please contact us at 800-615-6171 for availability as our inventory changes rapidly. All calculated payments are an estimate only and do not constitute a commitment that financing or a specific interest rate or term is available.


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Genres: Documentary
|Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
|Actors: Brooke Shields, Debbie Harry, Fran Lebowitz, Robert Mapplethorpe
|An examination of the life and work of the revered and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorp...
|Aliens: The Big Think (2016)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Thomas Hewitson
|Actors: Martin Rees
|Sherpa (2015)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Jennifer Peedom
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|A fight on Everest? It seemed incredible. But in 2013 news channels around the world reported an ugl...
|Where to Invade Next (2015)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Michael Moore
|Actors: Krista Kiuru, Michael Moore, Tim Walker
|To show what the USA can learn from rest of the world, director Michael Moore playfully visits vario...
|Air Sex: The Movie (2014)
|Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Sport
|Director: Jonathan Evans
|Actors: David Arquette, David Liebe Hart, Scott Colton, Twanna Hines
|Air Sex: The Movie follows comedian Chris Trew as he and his tour-mates convince audiences to become...
|National Lampoon: Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
|Genre: Biography, Comedy, Documentary
|Director: Douglas Tirola
|Actors: Danny Abelson, Henry Beard, Judd Apatow, Kevin Bacon
|A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, f...
|Doped (2015)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Andrew J. Muscato
|Actors: David Epstein, Elliott Almond, Tori Bowie, Victor Conte
|Examines the implementation and ineffectiveness of anti-doping policies in sports....
|Mourning Son (2015)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Todd Newman
|Actors: Constance Navarro, Dave Navarro, Johnny Navarro, Todd Newman
|Dave Navarro is a trauma survivor of the highest order. When Dave was only 15 years old his mother w...
|Cam Girlz (2015)
|Genre: Documentary, Romance
|Director: Sean Dunne
|Actors: Aella Martin, Kate Archer
|Cam Girlz enters the world of webcam sex workers who find economic freedom, empowerment, intimacy an...
|A Trip to Unicorn Island (2016)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Scott Winn
|Actors: Humble the Poet, John Bass, Lilly Singh, O'Shani Cardwell
|Lilly Singh, YouTube's iisuperwomanii brings her happy place to life in an ambitious 27 city world t...
|This Is Tomorrow (2008)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Paul Kelly
|Actors: Alain de Botton, Jim Cadbury-Brown, Oliver Chapple, Trevor Dannatt
|This is Tomorrow is the third film of 'A London Trilogy, the films of Saint Etienne'. A History and ...
|The Pearl Button (2015)
|Genre: Documentary
|Director: Patricio Guzmán
|Actors: Patricio Guzmán, Raúl Zurita
|The ocean contains the history of all humanity. The sea holds all the voices of the earth and those ...
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Cindy Trudels Race Report - Mirabel
September 3, 2009
Name: Cindy Trudel
Classe(s): Women's
Series: CMRC (provincial)
Event date: August 22-23 2009
Location: Xtown, Mirabel, (Quebec)
First moto: 1st Second moto: 1st, Overall: 1st
First moto: 1st Second moto: 1st, Overall: 1st
Highlights: For the first time this year, I had the chance to race on a track I was already familiar with.
Objectives for the next race: To keep on winning
Favorite MX moment: Racing in front of my family and friends, racing against Alexandra Raymond (Team Green), my interviews at the microphone.
Special thanks to: Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc., Jac Motosport of St-Jerôme, Kimpex Shot, Bell Helmet, Torco Fuel and Stadium Suspension.


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Ethel Project
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It really is not a good idea to use chemicals to control pests and weeds in the garden or veg plots. This causes a long term imbalance, starting with the soil - and eventually the chemicals will reach you via the food you eat.
The best and most natural way to control pests is to encourage predators into your garden. Last year I noticed I lost very few seedlings to slugs and snails. I use to have a length of wood across one patch which I use to walk across - and found that toads would hide beneath it. The toads would come out at night and eat the slugs. This year I'll provide as many mini habitats as possible for toads to hide under.
Even in the smallest of gardens or allotments, and a small pond - or even a bucket of water - will attract wildlife. Another idea would be to leave a square meter (or yard) of grass uncut allowing the grass to grow wild. These small acts help kick start a process of encouraging wildlife into the garden which will eventually encourage predators. Ideally toads, hedgehogs and slow worms are the critters you want to welcome.
two broken 'rhino tubs' which filled with rain water - this is now full of life
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
When Carol and Barrie came to visit, they brought me yummy treats and this nippy bug.
Although I don't play fast and furious like I used to, I still can't resist a good nippy toy.
I had given it a good chew....
then dad threw it for me to catch.
Mine! Take it if you dare.
I love my nippy bug.
45 comments:
That is a pawesome toy, Flynn - so pleased you have been able to enjoy it.ReplyDelete
Purrs ... Raonbow
How nice that GJ's humans brought you gifts, Flynn! That nippy bug looks like so much fun!ReplyDelete
Ha. As if anyone would dare take it from you!ReplyDelete
Oh yea, it's fun for us to see the serious Flynn fun!!!ReplyDelete
Great seeing you play Flynn.ReplyDelete
We agree that nip is still something that gets us going ;)
Purrs that you are still doing well :)
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
It was nice seeing you have some fun, Flynn.ReplyDelete
Great photos and looks like it's a fun nip toy!ReplyDelete
We always love seeing you having a great time, Flynn. That nippy bug is definitely YOURS!ReplyDelete
Good work on the nippy, Ducky!ReplyDelete
Wow! Flynn!x All that energy!ReplyDelete
Looking gooood! Keep yer paw
on that nippy bug!x
Good for you Flynn having a fun time. It is fun to see you doing that.ReplyDelete
That looks like a marvellous toy, Flynn!ReplyDelete
The Chans
My money's on you, Flynn :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 5, 2016 at 11:26 AM
That's a fun nippy bug you've got there Flynn and BRAVO for you catching it when Dad threw it to you!!!!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Sammy
A nippy bug?!? What fun! And good catch, Flynn. You sure are quite the athlete. Purrs!ReplyDelete
That was a very nice gift. I love to see you playing, great action shot of you catching it. XOReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 5, 2016 at 1:57 PM
Good catch, Flynn and so good to see you in action :D Pawkisses for a Pawlympics Day :) <3ReplyDelete
We're so pleased you are feeling better Flynn and can enjoy a game with your nippy bug.ReplyDelete
One is never to old to play with nippy toys! Love that huge bug!ReplyDelete
It looks like a great toy!ReplyDelete
You look so cute in those pictures Flynn!!! So much fun!!! Keep posting more:)ReplyDelete
A kitty is never too old to enjoy some good nip and a new toy. It was nice to see you in action, Flynn. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JoReplyDelete
What a great toy, Flynn. I bet you'd share it with me! Too bad I'm not a nipaholic.ReplyDelete
Oh BAST, we meant "Flynn"! We are SO embarrassed... Where ARE our minds going lately?ReplyDelete
Playing is playing, Flynn. We all slow down as we age, but if you still want to play that's a wonderful sign.ReplyDelete
We're almost 12 and we still love a good nip toy, to. We enjoyed seeing you indulging!ReplyDelete
Nip nip nip -- we all love it too Flynn!ReplyDelete
dood...how total lee kewl oh carol & barrie !!! de treetz look dee lish & de bug iz way awesum....N joy both.....oh, & N joy 9 tinz and kibble at 198 purrcent ♥♥♥ReplyDeleteReplies
6 pouches and kibble = 165%!!! I'm not very hungry today though.Delete
Oh my mouses that nippy bug looks like lots of fun! purrsReplyDelete
That's a seriously cute nippy bug, Flynn. We're very glad you are enjoying him.ReplyDelete
Maggie, Mickey Mouser, and Rufus the Red
My Mom is blind as a bat...she thought, at first, that was a REAL bug! Stupid Mom!! Love, Cody catchatwithcarenandcodyReplyDelete
You are a cat to be reckoned with dear Flynn. 💗ReplyDelete
They knew to bring kittie toys and treats. Good visitors.ReplyDelete
You look like you were playing pretty good with it, Flynn!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Flynn you are lean mean playing machineReplyDelete
Hugs madi your bfff
MOLMOLMOL FLynn we have no clue, nor does Dad!!! He just started calling me that one day. He loves bunnies and many years ago he was very interested in Bonsai plants. And he likes the sound of it.ReplyDelete
Hugs Madi your bfff
WOW, was that photo taken of your toy, in mid-air? WOW again. Yor are a formidable protector and I wouldn't DARE to take that away, no way. Even being friends as we are.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, it was in mid air. Sometimes mum throws my toys for me and takes the photo at the same time, but it is better for her if my dad throws it.Delete
That looks like a great toy! We are glad you still enjoy playing!ReplyDelete
Wow, Flynn, what a terrific catch of that nippy bug! We're so happy to see you playing! In the first picture my silly Lady thought it was a real bug. Have fun!ReplyDelete
Purrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William
Great catch, Flynn ! That bug toy looks like a lot of fun ! PurrsReplyDelete
None of us are as fast and furious as we used to be, kitty and bean alike. But that doesn't mean we aren't having just as much fun or even more!ReplyDelete
We love to see you enjoying yourself. We love you, dear.
wowwie! That is one cool bug and boy oh boy you sure still gots the moves!ReplyDelete
And the treats look pretty nummy too!
I am so glad you are enjoying the nippy bug, loved the pictures of you playing with it. Barrie and I were both so pleased that you liked the treats and got such a thrill seeing you eat and enjoy them. Keep up the good work little man.ReplyDelete


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How to Modify PX4IO and 3DR Power Brick for a 6S Battery Pack
A 6 cell LiPo Battery will have 25.2V when fully charged which exceeds the 18V max of the existing DC/DC converter.
For the PX4IO mod some code modifications will be required.
- Also, the 47K:10K resistor divider must be adjusted. As is, the 5.7:1 ratio will result in over 4V on the 3.3V max ADC input when a 6S cell is fully charged. You can replace either resistor, but I chose to just put a 12K resistor on top of the 10K making an effective 5.45K. Now the ratio is 9.624:1 so 26V will only reach 2.7V - easily within the adc range. Orange arrow below indicates the location of the 10K resistor on top of which I piggy-backed the 12K.
- Now you have to adjust the parameters. Bring up QGroundControl and set the
BAT_N_CELLparameter to
6to indicate the number of cells in your pack. Finally, you have to adjust the ADC scalar parameter
BAT_V_SCALE_IO. In my case,
17015was the right value.
Once all this is complete, double check your circuit mods and connect the battery. Use a meter to test the voltage on the middle pin of one of the eight servo connectors. Should be 5.0V. Reconnect to the computer. Battery voltage should be properly reflected in the upper middle section of QGroundControl and no low battery or critical battery alarms should show in the communications monitor.
3D Robotics Power Brick
The power brick is commonly used with the Pixhawk. The mod for 3DR Power Brick is very similar to the PX4IO mod, with the one exception that no code changes are required. The brick is able to handle the extra voltage load.
Strip the plastic shrink tubing from the brick and cut off the IT DC/DC converter so it looks like in the photo below. I used wire cutters to cut the pins. Seeing I didn't want to keep the DC/DC converter I cut it up to make removing it easier.
Connect the BEC voltage input (red) to pin 1. Connect ground (black) to pin 2. Connect the BEC 5V output (red) to pin 3. I have hot glued the wires to keep them firmly in place. Make sure you do not place the BECs unused ground and signal wires below the BEC, ie: sandwiched in between it and the brick otherwise really weird things will happen even if the wires are not exposed.
I decided to hook the other end of the brick directly to the ESC to reduce the number of connectors. You can connect the DF13 6-Pos cable directly to the Pixhawk power connector without any code or parameter (need to test this still) changes necessary.


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The wonderful thing about a hefty amount of geek/nerd culture is that it is super-optimistic. John Green, author of A Fault In Our Stars, says that nerds are basically people who are "unironically enthusiastic … too enthusiastic about the miracle of human consciousness." Which is awesome!
The first time I hung out with my now-boyfriend, I totally melted over the fact that he got really, really jazzed pantomiming a stack that extended from hip-height to chin-height to illustrate how many books you can get for ten dollars at library book sales. As a little geekling, I learned to love guys like this by the examples that cartoons, TV shows, video games, movies, and books made for me of enthusiastic, caring dudes. Without further ado, my top five formative geek crushes...
Trent Lane
Trent Lane was Daria's best friend Jane's older brother, which in itself seems like a pretty big draw for little geeklings -- who didn't, at some point, crush on a friend's sibling? Except no one I knew had an older brother who was in a band, which, when I was ten, seemed like the one and only thing anyone should ever choose to do with their lives. Add on the fact that Trent genuinely cares about not only his sister, but also Daria, who otherwise was frequently the object of male ridicule or male idiocy; then sprinkle it with his naïve artist's idealism and his deadpan observations, and you've got a recipe for 100 percent geekling infatuation.
Frodo Baggins
My friend and I saw "Fellowship of the Ring" nine times in theaters, and later wrote a list of potential male boyfriends of whom we approved for the other, granting, of course, that she didn't marry Orlando Bloom and I didn't marry Elijah Wood. Looking back on it now, in retrospect I'd go with Sam Gamgee -- but when I was 14, there was nothing hotter than a giant pair of blue eyes and the will to sacrifice oneself for the greater good.
Han Solo
Because duh. Han Solo is every nerdy little girl's first encounter with the archetype of The Rebel, and it's for that reason (along with Harrison Ford's rugged good looks) that a lot of people I know would place him at number one. Han isn't just a rebel, of course -- he's a rebel with a heart of gold, who falls in love and finds himself wearing his heart on his sleeve unawares. There is nothing cuter in all of film history than Han and Leia's "I love you," "I know" moment.
Fox Mulder
FOX IS RIGHT! Heh. (Seriously, though, the Speedo.) Fox Mulder's core virtue is, as Scully points out repeatedly over "The X-Files" series, the strength of his beliefs. He's willing to put forth seemingly crazy possibilities in the face of total disbelief on the part of his colleagues and is unafraid to question convention if it means getting to the bottom of a case, but he's also self-aware enough to have a good sense of humor about his reputation. Furthermore, he's an insanely talented agent, and he does everything he does out of love for other people.
Link is the almost-mute star of Nintendo's Zelda game series -- and I'm talking specifically about Link from the greatest videogame of all time, Ocarina of Time on N64. It was released when I was 11, and my dad, my sister and I spent an exorbitant amount of bonding time playing OOT with each other -- my sister and dad did the adventuring and boss-slaying, and I did the puzzle-solving.
In the Zelda story, Link is a reluctant hero, one small individual who takes up the call to save the world. He earns what he gets -- he starts with very little and makes the most of it, finds weapons and learns to master them, gets new skills as the story progresses, builds his health, makes friends, and does favors for them no matter how annoying they are (I'm looking at you, Princess Ruto). It's just a bonus that he's deadly with a sword, has magic, and looks hot in tight pants. Think about it -- who wouldn't want to date someone like that?
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