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Morzine, Les Gets , Avoriaz , & the entire Portes du Soleil (PDS) area is a mecca for mountain bikers the globe more than, with thousands of kilometres of down hill and cross contry trails , an extenisive lift technique, bike park areas and lovely mountain scenery to prime it off. IMBA serves as an umbrella organization for mountain biking advocacy worldwide, and represents a lot more than 700 affiliated mountain biking groups. Opposition to the sport has led to the development of local, regional, and international mountain bike groups. These are helmets that are regular helmets which have been safely fitted with a hat on the exterior of the helmet. Most modern day mountain bikes have some sort of suspension , 26, 27.five or 29 inch diameter tires, normally in between 1.7 and two.5 inches in width, and a wider, flat or upwardly-rising handlebar that permits a a lot more upright riding position, giving the rider far more control. Riding a bike by means of congested city streets although dodging site visitors and breathing exhaust fumes isn't for everyone.
Mountain bikers have faced land access troubles from the beginnings of the sport. I got my brother 1 for his 7th birthday at its a wonderful website with loads of colourful children bike helmets! It is essential to get cool helmets so that your youngsters will put on them when they ride. Your bike must have essential gear, which includes your cycling personal computer, which need to function GPS, a power meter, and heart price – along with all the other standard cycling laptop functions. For someone that rides a bike competitively we have to have a helmet and there are styles on the industry we would select based on their style. These tires will be also light for this sort of land and they won't give you much control.
You'll learn how to differentiate between the a variety of mountain bike kinds and wheel sizes to assist you make an informed buying selection, and you'll understand what you can do when you've chosen your ideal mountain bike. Given that all purpose mountain bike tires can be able to track smoothly even though can survive on any type of terrain, this Kenda XC just suits as an all objective terrain tire.
Mountain biking is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, making use of specially designed mountain bikes Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate functions designed to improve durability and efficiency in rough terrain. This variety of pedal is well-known with mountain bikers because they can utilise the pedal making use of their footwear and the cleat for when they go uphill or on the level. Mountain bikes differ from other bikes primarily in that they incorporate attributes aimed at rising durability and improving performance in rough terrain. Right here in Holland the bike is the most utilized type of transport and however the only individuals who wear helmets on a bike are american vacationers and the mentally afflicted.
The bikes are easier so that when a crash happens there are fewer elements to break or cause the rider injury. Compared to other bikes, mountain bikes also tend to much more regularly use hydraulic disc brakes They also tend to have decrease ratio gears to facilitate climbing steep hills and traversing obstacles. The bearings are all internally sealed on the pedals and mud is easily dispersed by the open construction of the pedal. And if it does come with pedals, they are just the fundamental pedals that came on your Huffy when you had been a kid, and you will want to adjust them out, anyway). This person sport requires endurance, core strength and balance, bike handling expertise, and self-reliance.


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With the latest update to Feedback Hub for Fast ring Insiders, you can now reply to comments from other Feedback Hub users (via Aggiornamenti Lumia). Fostering feedback between testers will make the experience more social, and it's a feature that has been requested by Insiders for soem time.
The feature is available from any piece of feedback on the dedicated Feedback section. Within a particular topic, you'll now find a small "Reply" button right next to the "Report Abuse" button on any user response. Simply click the button to open a text box where you can quickly enter a reply to the selected comment.
As far as user-facing additions are concerned, that's all that appears to be new in this update. It's also likely that some bug fixes and general performance improvements are included in this update as well.
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SIMCelt – Supporting Implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning in the Celtic Seas – is a 2 year project running to December 2017 co-funded by the EU Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. It aims to promote practical cross-border cooperation between Member States on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive in OSPSAR Region III:
Maritime Spatial Planning: Transboundary Co-operation in the Celtic Seas – SIMCelt closing conference 28 &29 November, Liverpool
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Alteisen Completion!
Posted by TwilightReap on July 23, 2010
Being my 1st kotobukiya kit~ the Alteisen is a really impressive kit 🙂 The amount of engineering put into this kit might surpass some of the master grade kit. That said however this kit has problems such as brittle plastic and poor colour seperation.
Also today is one of the rare days I get to use my computer xD
As mention in the last post I encountered a problem when building the kit. This is what happen~
When I was putting the black polycap into the parts it kinda flew away… =.=
I tried finding it, but to no avail =/
With the lost of a single irreplaceable polycap.. I looked through my bag'o polycaps to find a suitable replacement~ 🙂
Through a series of trial and error I finally found a suitable polycapz but with a major flaw~ =/ The length is too short…
That kinda made me demoralized… However I found a way to overcome that problem!
BLUETACK! 🙂 Though unorthodox it work~ 🙂
Though kinda ugly~ I will be painting it so will probably scrap off excess when painting.
One word ' Badass"
15 Responses to "Alteisen Completion!"
July 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Nice way replacing the joint though LOL, we had the same problem with kotobukiya parts, Building granzon, those shoulder pieces keeps flying off, fortunately I was able to find it…inside the treadmill^^;;
July 27, 2010 at 11:32 am
hey! Alt loks nice! urr… *runs*
July 28, 2010 at 9:17 pm
good work finishing the kit.
I missed this kit and bough the Gespenst Mk-II Albero Custom instead because I couldn't buy both.
by the way, I've added you to my blogroll 😀


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Laubenfels, M. W. de. 1936. A discussion of the sponge fauna of the Dry Tortugas in particular and the West Indies in general, with material for a revision of the families and orders of the Porifera. Carnegie Institute of Washington (Tortugas Laboratory Paper No. 467) 30: 1–225.
Treated as Patuloscula by de Laubenfels (1936).
None noted.
Rützler, K., R. W. M. van Soest, and C. Piantoni. 2009. Sponges (Porifera) of the Gulf of Mexico, Pp. 285–313 in Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico–Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A&M Press, College Station, Texas.
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies. 2016. GulfBase: Resource Database for Gulf of Mexico Research, Education, and Management. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. World Wide Web electronic publication. http://www.gulfbase.org, [Today's Date].


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Laceration injury compensation claims
In the following article we set out what you should know about making a laceration injury compensation claim.
Quick answers
What types of laceration can you claim for?
Who is liable for your injury?
Cuts and lacerations are one of the most common types of injury. Caused by an external grievance, they are frequently seen in claims. Where cuts tend to be superficial, affecting only the surface of the skin, lacerations are deeper, often damaging tendons, muscles, ligaments and bones.
Although they can happen anywhere, lacerations are frequently the result of workplace and road traffic accidents. For the person injured, the implications can be significant. In addition to the physical pain and damage, a laceration can seriously affect an individual's ability to live a normal life. Compensation can provide some welcome relief.
For a claim to be successful, it must be shown that the injury was the result of third party negligence. Who is liable depends on the situation.
Do I have a claim for a laceration?
If you have suffered a laceration injury in the last three years (longer if children were involved) and someone else was to blame, then we can help you make a compensation claim.
What types of laceration can you claim for?
Produced by a blow, blunt trauma, a collision, a fall or a sharp object, lacerations can vary in severity and affect any part of the body. Contact with broken glass is another notable cause.
Surface lacerations can cause scarring and minor tissue damage, which can lead to infection if not properly treated. If they penetrate deeper, more extensive damage can occur. This includes:
- Muscle damage
- Nerve damage
- Fractured or broken bones
In some of the most severe cases, surgery, skin grafts and even amputation may be needed. All of these can lead to a much longer rehabilitation period. For an individual affected, this can mean lost wages and additional costs. Deep lacerations can also lead to psychological trauma. In any of these circumstances, a person is entitled to claim.
I have a strong claim - why won't a solicitor take it on?
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Who is liable for your injury?
Who is liable in laceration claims depends on the context in which the accident occurred. But whatever the circumstance, liability can only be apportioned once negligence is proven.
Workplace accidents
Approximately 30 per cent of all workplace injuries involve cut or lacerations, 70 per cent of which are injuries to the hands or fingers. Unfortunately, in many cases they could have been prevented if the employer had properly managed the risks. Typical causes of lacerations in the workplace include:
- Improper training, lack of safety procedures or employees taking short cuts
- Failure to wear proper, cut-resistant gloves
- Contact with metal items such as nails
- Hand tools with blades such as knives, box cutters, screwdrivers and chisels
- Powered machinery with cutting blades, rotating parts, motors and presses
- Handling sharp objects or material such as glass and sheet metal
- Improper tool for the job or tool used improperly
- Tools in poor condition, for example a cracked or broken handle or dull blade
- Missing or improperly adjusted guarding
- Poor housekeeping, clutter and debris
- Poor lighting leading to reduced visibility
In any of these instances an employer could be held liable under a range of health and safety legislation for failing to protect an employee from avoidable harm. This includes the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Road traffic accidents
Lacerations often occur in road traffic accidents - involving vehicles, motorbikes, and pedestrians - particularly those occurring at high speed. They can happen due to windows being smashed, items being thrown around a vehicle or from collision impact.
Under a range of statutory law, including the Road Traffic Act 1988, all road users have a 'duty of care' to avoid injuring others - as is reasonable. Therefore, in this situation, the at-fault driver (or pedestrian) would be liable if their actions or inactions are proved negligent.
Accidents in other public places
If a person sustains a laceration injury in another public place, such as a shop, pub, restaurant, park, school or leisure centre, liability would lie with the person responsible for their safety at the time. This would generally be the owner or manager and would usually fall under the Occupiers Lliability Act 1984.
Lacerations can also occur as a result of clinical negligence, for example during surgery, or from a defective product. A solicitor can advise on who is liable in these instances.
Whatever the circumstance, a solicitor will also advise on the process and help gather the types of evidence needed to prove negligence. This could include medical reports, witness statements and health and safety records.
No Win, No Fee laceration injury compensation claims
No Win, No Fee laceration injury claims start after the claimant signs a CFA (or Conditional Fee Agreement) with their lawyer.
The document explains the service executed by your case handler, and importantly, the success fee. This will be the fee to be deducted from your compensation when the claim is won.
Using a Quittance personal injury lawyer, you will be able to focus on your rest and recovery, knowing that there is absolutely nothing to pay at the outset.
Calculate my laceration compensation
The amount of compensation you will receive depends on a number of factors. Our personal injury compensation calculator provides an accurate estimate of your likely compensation.
Road traffic accident claims
Every year almost 200,000* people are injured on Britain's roads. If you have been injured in a road accident that was not your fault, you can claim compensation.
Find out more about claiming laceration injury compensation for a road accident: Read more about road accident claims
*Source: Official Department of Transport statistics (gov.uk)
Accidents at work - Claims against your employer
Every year, 600,000* employees are injured in accidents at work. If you have suffered an injury or illness at work, you may able to claim compensation.
Find out if you can claim laceration injury compensation from your employer: Read more about work accident claims
*Source: 2016/17 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report
How can Quittance help?
Our highly experienced solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims and will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you.
If you have any questions, or would like to start a No Win No Fee claim, call FREE on 0800 488 0618 or click here to arrange a callback.
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Take a look behind the scenes of our printing process with Rope Press. We carefully selected our paper stock with the good guys at G.F Smith and each piece comes with a numbered certificate highlighting which artwork of 12 you receive.
Mono is a limited run of selected black and white prints created by Handover. This selection of photographic works have been developed from a shared adoration of travel, architecture, shape and form. Each artwork serves as a graphic interpretation of some of our favourite compositions, emphasising structural elements, organic forms and textures.
All works are printed by Rope Press here in the UK, using Risograph, giving the work distinct quality and intricate tones. Each piece has been printed on G.F Smith 270gsm paper to ensure we have delivered an exceptionally finished and ethically sourced product.


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Woke up to these gorgeous customer photos this morning! 2fit_samba added more jewels and beads to this leather crown to create her Lemanja goddess of the sea costume for the Notting Hill carnival in London Uk. As always, I'm so grateful for your photos – they're a beautiful reminder of why I love my job!
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Feathered Moth Mask in Earth Tones
Here's another recent commission for a feathered moth mask. It went to a repeat client (thank you, I appreciate you!) who already owns a similar mask that I made in olive green. She wanted this one to have more of a steampunk vibe, with rich browns, metallic golds and coppers, and just a bit of green. It's the first time that I've created one of these masks in these hues, and I really like it! Even more importantly, my customer was very happy with it.
Snow Angel in July
I recently crafted this snow angel headpiece for beautiful Leonie of Nova Star Productions. It felt a bit strange to be working on a winter themed piece in the dead of summer, but since my client lives in Australia, it actually makes sense! I think this is the 3rd or 4th headdress that she has commissioned for her stilt walkers performance troupe. They perform at festivals and events down under, and their job is essentially to spread magic and make people smile!
Cobalt Imp Mask Customer Photo
Just popping in to share a quick customer photo! Our kitchen remodel is in full effect, so the studio is still pretty quiet right now … but a client shared this recent photo of a custom cobalt blue imp mask that I made for her husband, and I wanted to share it here as well. I really love it when you send me pictures of my work "out in the wild", it's so rewarding to see these pieces being enjoyed!
Custom Bird Masks
Two custom bird masks, winging their way to their respective owners. Both were cut using a Glowforge pre-release unit, which freed my hands and time so that I could focus on the detailed work that I enjoy most. The black one also features a laser engraved vintage glass cabochon.
That Soft Light
Finally got that soft light that I'd been hoping for, and made a dent in my "need to photograph" pile!
This set can be found here, if you're interested.
Halloween Ordering Info 2016 (or "he who hesitates is lost")
As this photo suggests, I'm already up to my elbows in Halloween prep! I've had several requests for custom costumes, so it seems like a good time to let everyone know that commission spots will be very limited this year. Like, extremely limited. So if you're hoping to have something made from scratch to your specifications, you should definitely contact me soon! To order a one of a kind costume piece, please visit the "Custom Work" section of my website, and fill out the inquiry form there. This form outlines the info that I'll need in order to understand your project, and it will really streamline the process for both of us. My commission spots fill up quickly, so please don't put this off!
If you're simply hoping to have one of my existing designs painted in your colors, I can usually be a bit more flexible. My turn around time for these types of orders is generally around two weeks before shipping, though that wait time gets longer the closer we get to Halloween. You can check out my "Made to Order" section to find mask styles that can be made in your choice of colors.
If you're in a hurry, please visit my "Ready to Ship" section, for a selection of masks that are in stock and ready to ship quickly.
Last but not least, I'll be adding a small selection of unique, one of a kind masks and costume accessories this year. Keep an eye on my website, as well as my Facebook fan page, in order to see these pieces as they're added.
And just to reiterate: Halloween commissions will be very limited this year. If you'd like a custom costume, now's the time to get in touch. Please don't be one of those silly people who contacts me three days (or even 3 weeks) before Halloween in hopes of commissioning a one of a kind piece!
Be honorable
I designed this original leather mask in 2013. It's part of an ongoing series that began in 2001 – each one is unique, but shares similar lines and details. It would seem that the design has recently been copied by another artist, who is marketing it as his own.
Sadly, this stuff happens daily. If it was an isolated incident, I might be more able to let it roll off my back – but it's not. It's extremely frustrating, but I try to keep my mouth shut, because everyone tells me to take the high road. To "be better, not bitter" – and honestly, I want that too. Unfortunately, there are so many of these copycats these days that the "high road" is starting to feel like a lonely ledge… and it gets harder and harder to make a living doing what I love (or to love what I do for a living) from that place.
This really hits me where I live, and I don't know how to put a "positive" or "professional" spin on it. To my fellow aspiring artists, I cannot encourage you enough to be respectful of your peers (and yourself). Be honorable, be original, and don't steal.
This gallery showcases many (but certainly not all!) of the designs that I've done in this series. I hope it offers a sense of the time that spent honing and evolving these signature pieces. Many of these designs were commissioned to incorporate symbols or ideas that were personal and significant to them. Please be honorable, and respect my craftsmanship, my livelihood, and the wonderful people who've helped to support that process.


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"May your search for the perfect trail last forever" - Uncle William
Friday, May 13, 2011
New Turf
Jay and I ran at a new spot this morning. It was called the
Anderson/Crosier Property
which is part of the Grafton Land Trust. Run was 6 miles in an hour and 10 minutes. Many dead ends to people's back yards but all around a good run. We can now connect the salisbury st trails, silver lake trails and the AC property to make a good long run in the future.
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Adam 5 Months
Adam 5 Months
13lbs 10oz and 25.5" tall
He is still very interested in his feet and can now occasionally get them in his mouth. He is on the verge of rolling over. Tummy time is still his personal hell and he seems to have no interest in crawling.
He started using a little walker to scoot around the house. He always wanted to be standing when ever we were holding him, so my mom suggested one of these. It was an instant hit! Before he could fully move himself forward he was backing up across the living room and just happy to be playing with the toys attached to the tray while stretching his legs. Gradually he figured it out and now he's a little pro running after us into the kitchen and everywhere. Marco has since adjusted the stickers so it is badged like a BMW.
First solid foods this month too. We've been giving him rice cereal to get him used to a spoon and have his little belly ready to digest something other than breast milk. The first food we tried was avocado. He hated it. Next on the list was sweet potatoes. He loves them. He opens his mouth super wide and sticks his tongue out for each spoonful. More recently we tried bananas. Also a great success.
Adam is quickly becoming a sweet, curious, very happy little boy. He is gentle when petting Hops, he loves to be outside, he is starting to enjoy books, and he gets the giggles when he thinks we are going to tickle his belly.


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Step away from the burger: Why a 'Western' diet is bad for your health
Meera Senthilingam | 7/7/2015, 10 a.m.
CNN The developing world is seeing rapid urbanization, with more than half of the world's population now living in cities and this figure expected to reach 70% by 2050.
But with this progression comes an urban lifestyle -- often meaning less physical activity and the consumption of a "Western" diet.
"[There's a] nutrition transition occurring around the world," says David Tilman, professor of Ecology at the University of Minnesota. In a recent study, Tilman explored global trends in diet choices and the link between these diets and health.
"People around the world, as incomes go up, choose more calories and meat in their diet," says Tilman. The result? Potentially disastrous consequences on health and an increased risk of disease.
"We have a whole new group of people who are malnourished because they eat foods that are no good for them, that have no nutritional benefit," says Tilman. The trend contradicts the more traditional causes of malnutrition.
Also on the rise is access to, and consumption of, processed foods.
"Processed foods have low nutritional value," says Tilman, who describes processed food as having empty calories. "Diets low in fruit and vegetables have a strong negative health impact," he says.
And a diet high in processed foods -- and generally a modern "Western" diet -- is even worse.
What is a Western diet?
"The biggest features [of a Western diet] are overconsumption of over-refined sugars, highly refined and saturated fats, animal protein and a reduced intake of plant-based fibers," says Ian Myles, from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This translates to a diet high in fat, red meat, salt and sugars, and low in fiber.
"Too many calories in general," says Myles -- a trend aided by the move towards a culture of fast food.
But what impact can this diet have on your health?
Increasing your risk of infection
According to Myles, highly processed and refined foods, common to Western meals, are disliked by the body. "It throws your immune system off kilter," he says.
The biggest culprits in Myles' eyes are foods containing fructose and palmitic acid -- ingredients found commonly in candy bars -- which can kick-start an immune reaction.
"[Palmitic acid] can be confused by the body with bacteria like E.Coli," says Myles. The body then starts an immune attack against the supposed bacteria, which results in a low level of inflammation.
Distracting the immune system in this way means immune cells won't be as ready to attack when facing a real infection. "It throws off the way your body responds...and by the time you recognize it, it will have gotten worse," says Myles.
However, the effect is reversible.
A change in diet to remove exposure to these food components can restore immune activity back to its normal state, according to Myles. "That low-grade inflammation will change," he says.
Changing your gut bacteria
Your gut microbes play a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of not only your gut, but your whole body.


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Earlier this week, the Banking Competition Remedies (BCR) announced which banks were awarded funding in the latest round of RBS' 775 million ($1 billion) grant, which was mandated by the EU as a condition of RBS' financial crisis-era bailout.
Business Insider IntelligenceUK SMBs' past switching behavior and future intentions, by service category
The winners of this round were Nationwide, which secured 50 million ($65 million), Co-op Bank, and Investec, which received 15 million ($19 million) each, according to the Financial Times. The winners of the first round were announced in February , when Metro Bank, Starling, and Tide collectively secured 280 million ($361 million).
Here's what it means: Fintechs missed out on the latest round of the fund, which could hamper their plans for small- and medium-sized business (SMB) offerings.
- The BCR's selection process has previously come under criticism.Nicky Morgan, MP, chair of Parliament's Treasury Committee, has questioned why Metro Bank received a top prize after it was unveiled that it had suffered a 900 million ($1.2 billion) accounting error. It was later announced that Metro Bank would decelerate its growth plans and was being investigated by regulators, further increasing scrutiny.
- Monzo, one of the applicants for the fund, will now probably have to slow down its business banking push.The neobank said in November last year that it was exploring offering accounts for businesses, and was applying for a piece of RBS' Capability and Innovation Fund. However, it also said that it would only build business accounts in the near future if its application was successful, as it doesn't want to be distracted from improving and enhancing its personal account offering. While Monzo still wants to create a financial control center for SMBs, per the Financial News, it will likely be a longer project now.
The bigger picture: Selected banks can now up their SMB game with the funding's help, which could make the space more difficult to enter for new challengers.
SMBs in the UK are underserved by big banks, but new funding could enable incumbents to enhance these services and double down on their SMB efforts.There are 5.7 million SMBs in the UK, meaning that there's high demand for services tailored to them; 59% of UK SMBs see little tailoring toward their business needs from banks, according to a study from Adaptive Lab .
BCR's new focus on providing incumbent banks with funding could be a setback for some fintechs that were hoping to gain more SMB customers or set up an SMB business with the help of the fund. Additionally, if banking giants like Nationwide up their SMB game it aims to boost business banking competition with modernized existing account offerings it could become increasingly difficult for challengers to enter the space and establish themselves.
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The brief generated an opportunity to create a new TV channel around the subject area of my interest.
The concept was a TV channel on electronic music (EDM) documentaries and films, as there isn't a dedicated channel for this subject and content. This new TV channel covers electronic music from birth to the present, in the forms of documentaries and films. The visual aspects and aesthetics of the brand and identity contains the sense and feel of a mysterious and riddled theme, that ultimately, reveals itself to what it is. The aim was to engage and to gain interest with the audience and viewer with an experimental and playful style, that reflects visually on electronic music.


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"Oh, you meant audible not ediable..."—kokei
If you're in Germany, don't forget it's Google Mail not Gmail. Google was denied access to the name Gmail in Germany thanks to Daniel Giersch, who created his own mail system "G-Mail". And it looks to be an international day here at the Giz, a giant Russian telecom satellite blew up during it's lift off. And just to prove it to you, here's a link to the video. Now onto PS3 theft. First off if you're going to steal a PS3, you should have done it a few weeks ago when you could actually get some money for one. But if you still have the urge, at least have the common sense to get out of the heating ducts. Unlike a certain 23-year-old Chicago resident. And finally, goodbye Pentium. Intel is officially killing off the line this year. So that means no more Celeron D's, Pentium D's, or Pentium 4's. The murders should be complete by May.


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Based in Germany, Audi builds prestigious cars and SUVs that combine luxury and sport. In recent years, the A4, A6, and A8 models have been joined by the TT sport coupe and roadster, the A3 hatchback, the Q5 crossover SUV, the A5 coupe, the R8 sports car, and the A7 luxury hatchback sedan. At Johnson's Tire & Auto, our technicians have the skill and experience to work on all Audi models.
If you drive a Audi, Johnson's Tire & Auto can handle all of the repairs and maintenance your vehicle may need, from fluid changes to brake service to engine work and more! Our multi-point inspections (included with any service) and honest approach to vehicle maintenance and repair see to it that your Audi is fixed correctly and at a fair price.
With highly skilled and experienced automotive technicians who undergo continuous training, we guarantee your Audi will be serviced correctly and promptly at Johnson's Tire & Auto. We know how to optimally care for your Audi so it runs its best for years, and if your Audi is not performing well, we have the knowledge and equipment to fix the problem. Not all auto repair shops in the Smithfield area have set the high standards we have here at Johnson's Tire & Auto. With us, you can trust your Audi is in good hands.
Honesty and integrity are important to Audi owners, and our community as a whole. As a local auto repair shop, we strive to reflect those values in our work. As our customer, you can count on us to keep your Audi safe and dependable for you and your family.
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In an episode of SpongeBob Squarepants, Procrastination, Mrs. Puff (the boating teacher) has assigned an 800-word essay to the class, with the topic, "What not to do at a stoplight," which is due the next day. Sponge is thrilled at the chance to display his writing skills, but then realizes that he has writer's block!
He does everything to put it off – he cleans the pineapple until it's spotless (his home), feeds Gary (his pet snail), and finally falls alseep with nothing but the word "the" written on the page. He wakes up minutes before the essay is due, after having an agonizing dream about having not written the essay, and quickly scribbles elements from his dream down on paper.
After rushing to school, satisfied with what he's written, Sponge learns that Mrs. Puff has cancelled the assignment and will take the class on a field trip to a stoplight, instead.
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H.O. Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling to hold grand opening/customer appreciation day at the Lexington, Ma location located at 97 Mass ave. We will be holding raffles, and offering free food to celebrate the grand opening of our Lexington branch!
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After three days in Venice, - seen here, here and here - we made our way to Rome via train, arriving at the Hotel Golden in the late afternoon.
It's a hive of unavoidable history – from our hotel window, we could see ancient city walls and a statue of General Belasarius (d. 565 AD), as tiny cars and mopeds buzzed along the street.
We quickly discovered that Rome is a great walking city, making our way to the famous Spanish Steps. The steps are an interesting social experiment – people actually sit and talk to each other. Who knew?
The steps – the 135 steps are the widest staircase in Europe - are a wonderful place to sit and absorb the culture. Watching the conversations and the passers-by are equally entertaining. No sign of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, sadly.
After a few minutes soaking it in, we wandered down to the Trevi Fountain, another of Rome's great pedestrian landmarks. Even at a late hour, it was swarmed by tourists, voguing like supermodels as they threw their coins in to try and assure themselves of another trip to Rome.
Throwing technique is important here – back to the fountain, right hand throwing over left shoulder is how tradition claims to ensure a return trip. We tossed our coins in the fountain, and a few more coins at a gelato stand as we walked back to our hotel.
Holding hands, strolling down the street, gelato in hand, Rome all around us…it doesn't get much better.


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A set of master classes will be given during the marathon in order for you to take classes with teachers who do not visit your own country. It is also a great opportunity to meet people from other cities as fellow students.
The classes are limited to 20 couples each. W will arrange an equal number of men and women (no need to register as a couple).
Andrès and Isabel (Buenos Aires)
A&I: A&I: Sunday 2-4pm (class + 30 mn practice)
Topic: Change of intentions and creation of effects for tango salon.
Level: Intermediate/advanced
Studio: SinoChu Wine bar
Andrés "El Bichi" Laza Moreno and Isabel Acuña are part of the new generation of Salon tango masters. They are highly recognized and respected in Buenos Aires milongas where they perform frequently, and in Asia as well where they teach an enthousiastic crowd with great care.
We are very pleased to have them back for more than 2 weeks in Beijing. Details of the workshop they will give from March 16th to 31st will be released soon.
They will be giving a special class during Trasnochando, crafted as a single class but which can be part of the workshop package for people who buy a pass card of 8 classes or more.
Ernesto & Rika (Buenos Aires/Kobe, Japan)
E&R: Monday 12:15-13:45pm
Topic: Milonga con traspie
Level: Intermediate/advanced
Studio: Tango Chino Club
Ernesto Borgonovo and Rika Fukuda are Tango masters well-known and acclaimed in Beijing. During the last two years they have been coming regularly to Beijing to give group and private lessons and one can say that they are, like Pablo Giorgini and Noelia Coletti, the "godfathers" of Beijing tango scene. We are very happy that are coming to support Trasnochando.
Ernesto and Rika will perform as masters at the Grand Milonga along Andrès and Isabel, and Ernesto will be the DJ at the Farewell Milonga.
Agnes and Derrick (Taiwan)
A&D1: Saturday 1-2:30pm
Topic: Explore and enjoy the leading and following
Level: Beginner
Studio: Tango Chino Club
A&D2: Saturday 2:30-4pm
Topic: Create your own tango universe : Dance to music and Play with rhythm
Level: Intermediate
Studio: tango Chino Club
Derrick Lee and Agnes Tang have been dancing together since folk dance club for several years. They have studied tango from tango masters in Argentina, United States, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Turkey.... Despite of having their own jobs, respectively in electronics engineering and private equity, they are professional tango dancers, teachers and choreographers giving regular tango lessons, performances and workshops in Taiwan. They have been invited for speeches, workshops and performances in several cities in Japan, China, Hong Kong and Korea.
In 2006, they won the Creative Expression prize in Asian Tango Championship in Tokyo and also entered semi-final round in Worldwide Tango Championship in Buenos Aires.
Their vibrant and breezy dancing and specific style always make them popular.
We are very pleased to welcome Agnes and Derrick for their first time in Beijing as tango dancers and teachers.
Martin and Yuki (Buenos Aires/Tokyo)
M&Y: Saturday 5-7pm
Topic: Boleos and ganchos, working on energy (Tango fantasia)
Level: Intermediate/advanced
Martin Choren is a salon and stage dancer, teacher and choregrapher. Born in Buenos Aires, he started dancing at the age of 13 and graduated from the National Superior Institute for Folklore Teachers. In Argentina, he was a member of the Group of Danzas Argentinas (tango & folklore), the Ballet Folklórico Nacional and was cast in the musical "Homenaje" and the famous "Drácula, 'El Musical'", performing in various international tours. In 2008 he established the Ballet Folklórico Argentino.
Tango dancers Osvaldo Zotto, Gabriel Misse, Claudio Billagra y Romina Levin and Maximiliano Avila were among his instructors.
He is currently working in Japan as a choreographer and teacher; in 2010 he began touring Europe and Asia with Yuki Kimura as his performances partner.
Martin has come to Beijing in 2010, brough by Taifengo. He gave a very successful week-end workshop at Hidden dream Cafe and was highly praised as a private teacher.
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Summer is here, heat warnings are on the horizon, or maybe already on your weather forecast for today. You have a hot sticky situation and a baby to carry, or even a toddler who just WON'T stop treating you as their favourite climbing gymn, what is a parent supposed to do?
How can you stay cool in the hot summer months while wearing your baby or toddler?
There are somethings you can do that will make a difference, but you need to keep things in perspective. Your hot body, squashed up against the little heat sinks that are our children, well, there's only so much relief you can expect. A baby, quite simply cannot adjust as well to the summer heat — they sweat less AND they generate more heat when they move.1 Normally, a mom's body can act to thermoregulate your infant's temperature if they are worn while touching your chest. You will sweat more as a result, but the reality is there's only so much that you can do and that your body can do. Warm is warm and hot is hot. A thing also to watch out for is that a man's body will overheat more easily than a woman's.
And let's be honest. There are adjustments we can make to keep cooler and comfortable while babywearing. But there are limits, when you babywear in hot weather, you must accept facts. Not a lot of carriers that will truly leave you feeling cool and breezy while carrying a child.
So I will tackle both carrying solutions and other options to stay as cool as possible.
The general rule of thumb is to use something that:
The style of carrier you use also has an impact. Let's take a look!
These carriers are already relatively thin. They only require layer of fabric around a baby's body, and even the thickest are made with natural fabrics. The thinner the fabric, the more able it is to capture the sweat, bring it to the surface so that it can dry in the heat of the day. They are a medium hard carrier to master and are great for quick ups and downs, transitioning to sleep and for exploring. There are even versions which are made of mesh or a swimsuit material to enable you to go wading without worrying about bleach damage from local park pool water. You can also use the tail of the sling as a head cover to protect your little one from the sun. Just remember to keep their face clear and in view!
The disadvantage, no matter which type you use is that they are an asymmetrical carrier. The weight is on one side of the body and pulls on a diagonal making ring slings a short term carrier for most parents. Short term carrying is usually defined as an hour or less.
Soft structured carriers, buckle carriers, mei tais / meh dais and onbuhimos
I am grouping these all together because they all use some sort of panel that holds the baby against the parent's body. These carriers are automatically cooler than some other styles. They tend to have open sides, which allows for more airflow than a tightly wrapped child.
However, some brands can be made from thick canvas or synthetic materials which aren't breathable. Choose one made with natural fibres that allow for "breathability," such as a wrap conversion or a carrier made with natural cotton, linen or blend which automatically allows for more airflow and for the heat to dissipate from the body. Another thing is that many of these carriers also come in a summer version and have a cool weave mesh panel that allows the sweat to wick off your baby's back. Some brands even have an all-seasons options, like the Lillebaby, with a panel that can be modified, allowing you to unzip it or remove it for summertime.
These carrier styles are among some of the easiest to master, but may not be suitable for every body type. Particularly the ones which are full-buckle.
If you love wrapping, you'll want to look for a wrap that is thin enough to be supportive, yet allows the sweat to come to the surface and dry off faster. If your child is small enough, a gauze wrap could do the trick. You might also consider trying different fabric blends like linen or hemp. But don't always rely on the fibre content listed on the label: Do your research, as some of these wraps can be quite thick! So much so that a thin wool blend wrap can be a good option too, when compared to a very thick wrap.
When wrapping, I would also consider using different tying techniques. A carry with three passes (this is when the carrier is wrapped around the body three times) is too warm for a hot day. Consider trying out new wrapping techniques that rely on fewer passes. A supported ruck is always a favourite of mine on those sticky days.
We feel heat differently on different parts of our bodies, so use summer as a reason to switch things up. Change positions if you're out for the day and find you're getting too hot, or bring your partner along so you can take turns carrying.
Wraps have the highest learning curve, but also the greatest amount of adaptibility.
Best time to take your littles outside?
It is not recommended to use sunscreen on babies under 6 months of age. Thankfully, the easiest way to avoid sunburn is prevention.
The sun is strongest between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.2 One option is to limit your activities during peak hours, but this isn't always a realistic option. Getting out of the house and enjoying what the community has to offer is part of what makes summer great. And it's bigger than that, as parents know, baby doesn't always accommodate leaving the house on a predetermined schedule – somedays it's a get out when you can! Moreover, there's nothing worse for baby blues or postpartum depression than feeling trapped and stuck inside your home. Getting out of the house, no matter the weather, can be one of the best things to help you enjoy your maternity or parental leave.
Thankfully, there are many things we can do to protect us during peak sun hours, go out and have fun.
I would recommend wide brimmed hats for both you and your little one. However, if you're wearing baby on your back, check that the brim of your hat isn't hitting your child in the face. Especially if you like to wear high on the back with a wrap or an onbuhimo.
If you have a baby who hates wearing hats, or just manages to get out of all of them, consider using a parasol. There's nothing like a golf umbrella to provide you with a portable shade blanket as you enjoy a summer festival or garage sale.
Finally, take a good look at what both you and your child are wearing to head outside. Most carriers will provide coverage of the baby's torso, so many of us use one piece baby suits or just take kids outside in their onesies. Which leaves only their legs and feet exposed. Consider using baby legs. Choose fibres that allow for the sweat to be wicked away on both your bodies.
At home
Warning for stroller use…
Putting your child into the stroller may be a great way to give each of you a chance to cool down, but please remember, placing a cloth over top of the stroller cuts air circulation and creates a heat sink. Temperatures can rise quickly to 30 degrees Celsius as is shown be experiments conducted in Sweden.3
Things to remember
And most importantly of all, enjoy summer!
I would like to extend a big thank you to all the families who provided me with their babywearing pictures.
1. This webpage by the state of New South Wales in Australia is one of the most comprehensive out there on how to take care of yourself in the heat. ↩
2. Caring for kids is the web portal for information to parents from the Canadian Pediatrics Society. They recommend staying in from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Read more of what they suggest here.
3. Read more about this experiment here.
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Gary & Marla Schroeder of World Venture. Moscow, Russia,
The Schroeders are committed to teaching a strong biblical theology of worship that transcends personal preference. More than that, they are training worship leaders with the talent and technical skills necessary to improve the quality of the Christian music scene in Russia. The Schroeders, along with their team of 25 Russians, work in three main Moscow churches, each with an attendance range of 75 to 250 people. They also have frequent dealings with up to 12 other churches.
Dan & Tonya White of Axiom Church. Syracuse, New York
Dan and Tonya have served together in ministry for the last 17 years. They have worked along side each other for the last decade in various of churches throughout the Northeast before planting Axiom Church. Dan has a passion for the small seedling Kingdom-communities and serves as a consultant with the missional church planting network V3. Dan is currently working on the forthcoming book "Subterranean" being published through The House Studio.
Eric & Laura Anderson of Urban Impact. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Our mission is to do our part in fulfilling Christ's Great Commission on the North Side of Pittsburgh. By following His model of holistic ministry by investing in the lives of at-risk children, youth, and their families in order to develop mature, responsible followers of Christ. We desire to see lives holistically transformed in our community one person, one family, and one block at a time who, in turn, make a powerful impact locally and globally for Jesus Christ.
Bob & Elizabeth Wilson of Christian Associates. Dublin, Ireland
Our desire is to begin communities of faith across the city of Dublin…more important reason we believe the main reason we are here is to serve, and love the people who live in Ireland.


text: January 13, 2016 Lorna Gallimore EVIDENCE OF LOVE IN MAN'S DNA January 13, 2016 Lorna Gallimore There has always been evidence of the love that is within the DNA of the soul, shown in evidence in the actions of men, even in the darkest of times. For indeed, Dear Ones, man cannot go anywhere where God is not, and his actions, however cruel and unjust to his fellow man, can never cause him to lose the love of God: for once given, it is thine always. Once the soul is formed, the essence, at the core of its construction, cannot be removed, for the soul of man and the soul or essence of God is pure love. Thus, we say, that man in the physical form is only accessing a small portion of the soul, of who and what he is. Only a small essence of the entire soul is seen in evidence upon the Earth, and thus, this small essence-- evidenced in isolation-- cannot be fully understood by man. For it is at the core of the soul, but may not be seen in evidence upon the Earth.FROM : Beyond the Light is the Love of God by Lorna Gallimore Lorna Gallimore


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Froula Alarm Systems has recently expanded their security system opportunities by acquiring assets of Alarm Screens International, previously owned and operated by Mr. Charlie Pelly. Charlie has joined Froula Alarms, bringing his knowledge of security screens production, installation and maintenance.
Froula Alarms, along with Charlie, now offer the capability to secure your home or business even further. Security screens provide additional assurance that your family and investments will be protected against the ever growing concern of break-ins and burglaries.
You can use your existing screens (or Froula Alarms will build you new ones), it is an inexpensive, modest alteration to most conventional window screens. The process is quite simple, the existing screen mesh is replaced with uniquely designed alarm mesh which has interwoven detection wires, placed every 4-6 inches. The mesh wires are connected to the window contacts, then incorporated into your existing alarm system. They allow unrestricted movement within the system perimeter even when the system is armed. You can open and close, or leave your windows open year around, with the comfort of knowing that even if the screens are cut, tampered with or even removed, your system will be immediately activated, adding an additional deterrent to intruders.
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Super Stamps!
We have been working super hard and showing the 4 core values and earnt many stamps along the way. So, that means that EVERY SINGLE PERSON has received their 10 and 20 certificates already!! We are so happy and proud of ourselves for achieving what we have so far, and can't wait for for the next certificates, which will be the 40's.
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This week's table point winners are RED table!! They received points for showing our 4 core values and working together as a team and being ready to learn! Well done RED table.


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You may have noticed that i've been working hard on the new 2013 templates. The latest is SharePoint 2013 with Project Server 2013. This post is about how to tie them together.
If you already installed and configured SharePoint Server 2013 and you would like to try out Project Server 2013 features there's no need to install another SharePoint server. You can simply integrate between Project Server 2013 and SharePoint Server 2013 using an existing site collection.
Project Server 2013 runs as a service application under SharePoint Server 2013. In order to integrate between those products, Project Server 2013 must be installed on each application server in your SharePoint farm. This blog post will explain the configuration process of Project Server 2013.
As usual, to save you some time I've already done the configuration for you. Access SharePoint Server 2013 with Project Server 2013 now!
- First thing that has to be done after installing Project Server 2013 is to run the SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard. The wizard has to run on all application servers in your farm before you can start using Project Server.
- Start the Project Server Application Service. Open SharePoint 2013 Central Administration -> System Settings -> Manage services on server.
- Start the Project Server Application Service.
- Create a Project Server service application. Open SharePoint 2013 Central Administration -> Application Management -> Manage service applications -> New -> Project Server Service Application.
- Specify a name for the service application and choose an application pool.
- Create a Project Web App database. Open the SharePoint 2013 Management Shell and
- Use the following PowerShell cmdlet: New-SPProjectDatabase –Name DatabaseName -ServiceApplication "ServiceApplicationName" -DatabaseServer SQLServerInstance -Tag String.
- For example: New-SPProjectDatabase –Name ProjectWebApp1 -ServiceApplication "ProjectServiceApp " -DatabaseServer sp2013srv -Tag "ProjectWebApp1DB"
- In order to make sure that the previous step worked you can open SQL Server management studio and check if the DB ProjectWebApp1 exists.
- After you have created a new Project Web App database, the next step is to enable the Project Web App site collection features. Enabling these features will associate the database that you just created with the site collection.
- Use the following PowerShell cmdlets using the same parameters you used :$web=Get-SPWeb SiteCollectionURL
Enable-SPFeature pwasite -URL SiteCollectionURL
- For example:
- Add a Project Web App(PWA) site to the site collection. Use the following PowerShell cmdlets: New-SPweb -URL SiteCollectionURL/PWASiteName -Template pwa#0Upgrade-SPProjectWebInstance -Identity SiteCollectionURL –Confirm:$False
- For example: New-SPweb -URL http://sp2013srv/PWA -Template pwa#0
Upgrade-SPProjectWebInstance -Identity http://sp2013srv -Confirm:$False
That's it! Project Server 2013 and SharePoint Server 2013 are integrated and configured.


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Did you know there's a special weekend of thought, action and performance hitting Euston in early June?
Award-winning science collective Invisible Dust is bringing together what they're calling "a range of extraordinary women" to tackle the environmental challenges of our age.
Furthermore, over two days of talks, workshops and events Under Her Eye will engage thousands of visitors – and millions online too.
On the Friday (1st June) something of a "thought-leadership" summit will be held at the British Library. A full day of talks and workshops held by female artists, scientists, activists, innovators and influencers, it's a comprehensive exploration of climate change.
And, if you were hooked by the awesome Handmaid's Tale, the headliner is Booker-prize winning author Margaret Atwood, whose 'speculative fiction' has long grappled with issues of climate change, gender, capitalism and politics.
In fact, she's inspired a whole new generation of 'cli-fi' writers, and her adaptation of her classic for TV recently swept the board, winning awards at the Golden Globes, Emmys and Writers' Guild.Meanwhile, on Saturday, locals and visitors alike can enjoy a series of free, participatory public arts installations and workshops (sponsored by Euston Town), which will invite people to consider climate change through the everyday tangible elements of the air we breathe, food we eat and water that's around us.
A highlight? It has to be the premiere of Human Sensor LDN by artist Kasia Molga: this incredible installation, which will move between Euston Station and Regent's Place, utilises cutting edge wearable tech, real time air pollution readings and performance to explore air pollution. You really have to see it to believe it.
Elsewhere, in a marquee on the surprisingly tranquil British Library piazza, you can taste locally produced food, explore "sensory rituals" and enjoy a "sustainability feast" in conjunction with artists Gayle Chong Kwan and the Skip Garden in King's Cross. There'll also be free screenings of award-winning film-maker Margaret Salmon's Shore.
"We know that women in the arts give a unique perspective when it comes to climate change," says co-leader of the UK Green Party Caroline Lucas, "and that they will have an important role to play in the future. There is a rich history of women guarding our environment – which is why they should be front and central to efforts aiming to counteract climate change."
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Discover More About This Classic Combination
Wine and Cheese have a lot in common, other than the fact that they pair so well together. These two foods both reach their maturation and peak flavor through a period of aging. The crafting of Wine and Cheese requires careful tending by a skilled artisan. Both flourish in specific climates and geographical conditions. Ancient cheesemaking and winemaking traditions continue today, almost exactly the same as when they were first developed hundreds of years ago.
Wine and Cheese Pairing Guidelines
There are only two strict rules for pairing Wine and Cheese. The first rule is to match acidity. Tart wines should pair with sharper cheeses and mellow wines should pair with creamier cheeses. The second rule is to match power. Do not let a strong wine overpower a mild cheese, or vice versa. One additional tip, albeit not a rule, is to create a wine and cheese pairing by selecting products from the same region of the world. This brings in the element of terroir, which describes how foods get their qualities from the earth and the climate, and that a wine and a cheese from the same region should share complementary properties.
Other than the above, the best way to execute a pairing is to discover it by trial and error. In preparation, open a bottle of wine and set out four varied cheeses, allowing each to come to room temperature. To begin, take a sip of wine with a clean palate, that is, before eating any cheese. Then take a bite of cheese and make note of how you think it goes with the wine. Then take another sip of wine to see how it tastes after swallowing the cheese. Take written notes and proceed through the other cheeses, cleaning the palate each time by eating an unsalted cracker or piece of bread. Bearing in mind that palates vary from person to person, you are now on your way to becoming an expert at how YOU like to pair wine and cheese.
While traditionally it has been put forth that white wines pair better with soft cheeses and red wine pairs better with hard cheeses, this rule has become outdated. Most cheeses, especially after some aging, have some sharp flavors, indicating that tart white wines should generally pair better with cheeses than would less acidic red wines. Soft, creamy, pungent cheeses like Taleggio or Limburger actually pair best with beer, but also go nicely with sweeter wines like Riesling. Medium-aged, hard cheeses tend to pair well with full-bodied red wines. Champagne and other sparkling wines pair well with double and triple creme cheeses, as the bubbles help cut through the thick layer these cheeses put down on the palate. With a nod to the notion that "opposites attract", salty blue cheeses pair particularly well with sweet dessert wines like Port and Sauternes.
Red Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
Please bear in mind that these recommendations are rather general, given that there is a tremendous spectrum of flavors and other qualities within the available wines of a certain varietal.
Cheeses That Pair With Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon is not the most cheese-friendly wine, as its deep, complex flavors often clash with the lactic qualities of cheese and its long finish can interfere with enjoying your next bite. Cabernet Sauvignon does pair very well with salami and pairs reasonably well with medium-bodied, firm-textured cow's milk cheeses like Swiss Gruyere, Comté, and Beemster Classic. We also find that Taleggio, an aromatic washed-rind cheese from Northern Italy, also makes for a decent Cabernet Sauvignon pairing.
Cheeses That Pair With Chianti and Sangiovese Wine
Sangiovese might be Italy's best-known grape, as it is the basis for Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and many wines referred to as "Super Tuscan". Sangiovese wines offer good acidity, substantial tannins, rich fruitiness and herbal aromas. It should be no surprise that Sangiovese wines pair well with red pasta dishes. Cheeses that pair with Sangiovese wine include Aged Pecorino Toscano, Grana Padano Stravecchio and Aged Asiago.
Cheeses That Pair With Malbec Wine
The most popular Malbec wines come from Argentina. If you are not familiar with this varietal, Malbec wine is quite food friendly, similar to Merlot, but perhaps a tad earthier. Malbec is a medium-bodied to full-bodied red wine with bold plum and berry flavors accented by notes of chocolate. We like to pair Malbec with spiced cheeses like Malagon with Rosemary or an aged cheese like Manchego Reserve.
Cheeses That Pair With Merlot Wine
Merlot is famous for being one of the main components in Bordeaux wine blends. By itself, the quality of Merlot wine varies more than perhaps any other single varietal. Mass produced Merlot can be dull and leave you feeling uninspired, while a fine handcrafted Merlot can rival any other top red wine. Generally, Merlot wine is less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon, making it more food friendly. We particularly like to pair Merlot wine with Basque sheep's milk cheeses like Istara, Alpine cow's milk cheeses like Beaufort and medium-bodied washed rind cheeses like Pont l'Eveque.
Cheeses That Pair With Pinot Noir Wine
Pinot Noir is the primary grape used to make French Burgundy wines. With its low tannins, berry flavors and floral aromas, Pinot Noir is relatively food friendly and naturally pairs with medium-sharp cow's milk cheeses like Cantal and Tomme de Savoie, or a lively sheep's milk cheese like ReNero Pecorino Stagionato.
Cheeses That Pair With Rioja and Tempranillo Wine
The Tempranillo grape is native to Spain and is associated with flavors of cherry, berry and exotic spice. Given its low acidity and fruitiness, Tempranillo wines pair well with a many types of cheese but are most often paired with Spanish cheeses for the simple reason of Terroir. We recommend pairing Rioja wine with Mahon, Artisan Raw Milk Manchego, and Zamorano.
Cheeses That Pair With Syrah and Shiraz Wine
The Syrah grape is famous for being the primary component in French red wines from the Rhone region. Syrah typically has low acidity and strong berry flavors. We prefer to pair Syrah wine with French sheep's milk cheeses like Abbaye de Belloc or aged cow's milk cheeses from the French Alps like Comté Reserve. For something different, pair a glass of Syrah with a lightly smoked cheese like Spanish Idizabal.
Cheeses That Pair With Zinfandel Wine
Zinfandel is often called the "American grape" because of its long history of being grown in California. Quite bold in character, it needs a similarly forceful cheese to stand up to it. We like to pair Zinfandel with artisan American cheeses like Dorset by Consider Bardwell or zesty American blue cheeses like those from Rogue Creamery whose slightly salty character provide a nice contrast to the sweet jammy qualities of Zinfandel.
White Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
Again, please bear in mind that these recommendations are rather general, given that there is a tremendous spectrum of flavors and other qualities within the available wines of a certain varietal.
Cheeses That Pair With Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is perhaps the easiest type of wine to pair with cheese, as its carbonation helps break down the coating of butterfat that cheese leaves on the palate, reducing clashes and leaving a clean taste in the mouth. Many sparkling wines have just the right levels of acidity and sweetness to pair with rich, buttery triple-cremes, fresh chevres, lightly aged pressed varieties and white bloomy rind cheeses. Our most popular cheeses that pair perfectly with Champagne include Camembert, Chaource, and Buche de Chevre.
Cheeses That Pair With Chardonnay Wine
When it comes to pairing cheeses with Chardonnay, a highly acidic wine, we find big differences between oaky barrel-fermented Chardonnay and unoaked stainless steel-fermented Chardonnay. For the oaky stuff, our favorite pairings are with farmhouse cheddars like Fiscalini Bandage-Wrapped California Cheddar and Cabot Clothbound Vermont Cheddar. For a buttery, unoaked Chardonnay, we recommend pairing it with tangy mountain cheeses like Morbier and Jurassic.
Cheeses That Pair With Pinot Grigio Wine
Pinto Grigio, or Pinot Gris in French, is a relatively light-bodied wine that often has hints of citrus. This versatile wine is considered to be quite food friendly and thus pairs well with many cheeses. We most enjoy Pinot Grigio when paired with Fresh Mozzarella, Humboldt Fog Chevre or Garrotxa, an earthy, firm-textured goat cheese from Catalonia.
Cheeses That Pair With Riesling Wine
Riesling wine tends to have high acidity and a spicy, sweet, honey-like flavor, making it an excellent foil to washed rind cheeses. We find that Riesling pairs exceptionally well with Raclette, Limburger and Hirtenkase.
Cheeses That Pair With Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Sauvignon Blanc wine is best known as a pairing for goat cheeses because of its bright acidity, tropical fruitiness, and grassy, herbaceous aromas. Cheeses that we recommend to pair with Sauvignon Blanc include Bijou, Coach Farms' Green Peppercorn Chevre and Crottin.
Cheeses That Pair With White Bordeaux Wine
White Bordeaux is a French wine from the Bordeaux region that blends Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle varietals. This expert blend brings together the tartness (acidity) of Sauvignon Blanc, the honey sweetness and viscous texture of Semillon, and the fruity aromas of Muscadelle. White Bordeaux wine is one of the few that can pair well with a triple-creme, as its Sauvignon Blanc-derived acidity can cut through the fat of this buttery cheese but its resulting tartness is tamed by the sweetness of the Semillon. This same logic explains why White Bordeaux wines pair so well with Pyrenean sheep's milk cheeses also. Cheeses that pair well with White Bordeaux wines include Brillat Savarin, Ossau-Iraty and Jalapeno Chevre.
Dessert Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
Cheeses That Pair With Moscato Wine
This sweet Italian wine from the Asti region pairs perectly with dessert cheeses, especially blues. Go with Mountain Gorgonzola, Gorgonzola Dolce and Crescenza.
Cheeses That Pair With Port Wine
Port is typically consumed as a dessert wine, meaning that dessert cheeses, especially blues, pair extremely well with it. Its most famous combination is pairing it with Blue Stilton, but it works equally well when served alongside Shropshire Blue and Cashel Blue.
Cheeses That Pair With Sauternes Wine
Sauternes is sometimes referred to as the "Nectar of the Gods," because of its decandent qualities. This dessert wine pairs so well with so many cheese types that we could almost list our entire selection here. However, since we have established a theme of pairing blue cheeses with dessert wines, we will continue to tha effect. The reason blues pair so well with sweet dessert wines is because their inherent saltiness is balanced so well by the syrupy sweetness of the wine. We suggest pairing Sauternes with Roquefort Black Label by Papillon, Fourme d'Ambert and Bleu d'Auvergne.
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Yes, this is our May Long Weekend up here in the Great White North. A weekend dedicated to gardening, camping, campfires, neighbourhood bbq's, etc. Tis the Queens birthday, and being what we are {and WHERE we are}, May 2 4 is really a celebration of the days getting longer and warmer. Usually though it's god awful.
We partook of the campfire, bbq and beer with friends last evening. Lovely evening, ringing with laughter and music from the 30GB's of music. Drinking beer (of course). Children's laughter ringing through the warm, night air. So the men went out and decided it was time for the fire – out they all trouped.
I decided to go up and get socks on (mosquitos)…when I heard a dog fight. As I'm opening the front door in a panic, up comes the neighbour with Irish hung up like a sack of potatoes, and then she was unceremoniously dumped. Along behind her streamed a gaggle of crying little girls. Even better. And the neighbours foul comment was something along the lines of "keep track of your effen dog, or I'll shoot her". Nice. Ah yes, the neighbour. I don't call it Dodge for nothin ya know. 😉
So after the early fireworks, and talks to the neighbour to calm him down, we settled round the fire and sang songs. The rest of the night was wonderful.
Today for some reason I spent the WHOLE stupid day crying. ALL DAY. My eyes look like pink puff balls. The Pit-viper and I had a bit of a dust-up last night. She said she loved me. I didn't tell her to go eff herself. I was damn angry, but just really sad and weepy too…and it didn't have anything to do with her, or what she said.
You see, May 2 4 is also one of the best weekends when I was up at the cottage. Great times, and I miss Tim. We'd have a huge bonfire down by the lake, and the smell and sounds of laughter would ring through and it was like an homage to the lake. As all the summer folk come up that weekend and open up their cottages, the quiet solitude was broken. It gets mighty lonely up there in the winter. As I learned acutely this last winter.
Had never intended to spend the winter, but I did. Now its bitter-sweet. I could go out tonight, over to a neighbours bbq, where the whole gang is. Yet right now is all quiet, and it's bliss. I just had a bath, I'm in my cozy robe Tim stole from some hotel, and I'm drinking a beer. Sitting out front on the porch with my cigs and feeling the breeze against my skin. It's sooooo nice to have the place to myself. To be alone. Re-charge my battery a bit.
As a follow-up to last nights festivities, Irish this afternoon decides to get in the garbage. So she spent most of today locked in the room with me. She was grounded. Which is grounding her from the kids, going on the porch, seeing who's coming in the door. Grounded. I barely made eye contact with her. All she heard from me was nasty angry sounds, and sobbing. Tired of this. Kept wanting to yell at her STOP BEING BAD. Yeah, I know. Not worth the breath, but still. I guess we're both a work in progress.
Oh, and Irish was also invited to the neighbours party. However, she is NOT going. I don't have the energy for a BAD dog. OH, well, I have the energy, but not for having patience and not for dogs that decide to beat the living snot out of the neighbours female little toy white thing. Key characteristic there being FEMALE. So we know what THAT fight was about. Irish was giving the old girl a what for and bobs your Uncle these be MY digs now, YOU are retired. It's BIG GIRL time.
The poor wee neighbours doggy lost a nail. I'm sure she's traumatized now. The neighbour certainly was. You can see the humour here, I would imagine. I don't know if the neighbour ever will. But it's not like this is the first time a dog has beat the living snot out of the old guard, and I would imagine it won't be the last. There has always been dogs on this property. It's natural for her to take charge, set the ground rules. But still. Bee-ah-chhh. It's no wonder she's taken to sleeping beside my sister's side of the bed in their room. Irish is sleeping next to the head female of the household, she's not stupid.
I told Irish originally not to sleep in my room, since those were the rules. Ol'sister changed them. Now she's allowed upstairs and more or less because she decided one evening she'd spend the night on the carpeted floor, and my sister thought it was sweet. Clever canine. I'm going to perhaps have a word with Irish though concerning the bee-ah-ch thang.


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Charles Lowder, born in Bath, ordained a deacon in 1843 and ordained a priest in 1844. He was the founder of the Society of the Holy Cross.
Seeking a parish with a Catholic pattern of worship Lowder became assistant curate at St Barnabas' Church, Pimlico, a church at the heart of an area of slums, built to serve the poor. However, an opponent of high Church worship at St Barnabas' stood for the post of churchwarden in an attempt to bring them to a stop. He hired a man to parade up and down the street wearing a sandwich-board canvassing for votes for churchwarden. Lowder, keen to oppose him, gave money to the choirboys to buy rotten eggs and encouraged them to pelt the board carrier. As a result Lowder was called in front of a magistrate and fined. He was also reprimanded by his bishop and suspended from duty for six weeks.
Lowder earned the love of his parishioners and he was known to them as "the Father of Wapping", "the Father" or "Father Lowder". Lowder became the first Church of England priest to receive the title "Father"


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The Walking Dead finally revealed Glenn's fate and it doesn't make sense
'It was important to do a story this year about uncertainty,' claims showrunner
***WARNING: SPOILERS*** It's fast becoming the year of characters returning from almost certain death in TV, as The Walking Dead's Glenn returned unscathed from an enormous zombie attack in last night's episode.
Glenn was presumed dead for the past few weeks, with actor Steven Yeun's name having even been removed from the show's credits.
There was a crackpot theory that he used Nicholas' body to shield him from the feasting zombies, which was mostly discounted as preposterous - except it turned out to be pretty much true.
Describing his escape as 'completely unrealistic', Variety mused: 'Fans have been climbing under dumpsters for weeks to prove it's possible, but I have a harder time accepting the simple physics of Nicholas falling across Glenn at the perfect angle to stop him from being bitten or at least scratched by the dozens of walkers surrounding him on all sides.
'It's pure, self-indulgent silliness, which the show, for all its foibles, is not usually guilty of — and that disappoints me more than the producers' reluctance to kill one of the last surviving original cast members.'
Fans were similarly nonplussed, at once happy to see Glenn back and finding his return hard to believe.
Defending the storyline, showrunner Scott Gimple said: "It was important to do a story this year about uncertainty, and that the audience would share that uncertainty that the characters had."
"It proves this world can take the story of the good guy winning sometimes," Yeun added on sister show Talking Dead.
"I feel relieved, I feel very grateful, I feel so amazed at the response. I feel bad that I couldn't say anything to everyone, family, friends. I'm pretty sure I lost some friends along the way. It's kind of been overwhelming,"
"People on the show all have to sign NDAs, Non Disclosure Agreements," executive producer Gale Anne Hurd added, joking "but in this case we literally said, do you talk in your sleep and if someone said yes we offered them some duct tape so they could duct tape their months and not spoil it."
(© Independent News Service)
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Travelling in Europe nowadays doesn't have the same safe reputation as it once had. Unfortunately terrorism and poverty linked to immigration have had some negative effects on safety for travellers. Turkey has perhaps one of the worst reputations in Europe, in recent years thier tourism has dropped significantly. But is it safe to travel to Turkey right now?
Firstly coming into Turkey is a bit of an ordeal by road, borders are notoriously difficult, especially dependent on your nationality. Coming through on a Dutch coach we soon encountered some issues relating to the recent relationship between the two countries. All seemed fine when they checked our passports and saw we were mainly Australian and European but they were certainly in no rush to get us through quickly; serving locals who came along in between.
The next thing you will notice in Turkey as a woman is the distinction between genders. Anyone who has travelled to Northern Africa has probably experienced the awkward stares and men who can't help but comment on every western woman walking by. Turkey is much the same as well as having less personal space boundaries than westerners would be used to. So long as you accept this is the culture it's not too much of a problem.
Turkey is however more liberal than many Muslim countries, going as far as banning the Burkah in several occupations. 99 percent of women do not wear the full religious dress, but still cover thier head and body when entering the mosque (this is also applicable to any travellers visiting religious sites such as the Blue mosque in Istanbul). Women and men also have separate areas for absolution (a ritual of washing before entering the mosque) and praying. The same cannot be said for all bathrooms rather amusingly. I felt safe walking alone in Istanbul, but at night or in less urban areas it might be advisable to travel with someone.
Another welcome segregation between genders is at the Turkish baths, something you have to experience at least once in Turkey. It basically involves, for women, stripping down to just your breifs, for men it all comes off, and entering a Roman style room with several hot and cold basins of water. The idea to grab a dish and alternate between the two while scrubbing with soap to have a thorough cleanse. For the full experience opt for a traditional hammam massage, and be beaten by a rough Turkish lady/man who has little regard for your decency!
Eating in Turkey comes with the normal Eastern warnings; don't drink the water, eat the salad or any unpeeled fruit. But Turkish food is not to be missed, it's a collision of east meets west. Famous for it spices, kepabs and sweet treats such as Turkish delight and Baklava. Exploring the spice market in Istanbul is a treat for the senses where you can buy everything from love tea to live leeches and of course enough variations of Turkish delight to warrant buying those harem pants you've been eyeing up. The markets are unusually safe from pickpockets as there is a very real threat of linching if anyone is caught stealing. Many stall holders speak fluent English and are up for a bit of good humoured bartering.
With your new harem pants you may be in the mood for a magic carpet ride, Aladdin style, and you're in the right place. One of Turkeys most famous traditions, carpet making is well represented in Istanbul. Head into a store such as the Istanbul handicraft market near the grand bazaar to get a demonstration while you sip an apple tea. You'd better have deep pockets though as one of these can set you back as much as 8000 USD.
The main attractions in Istanbul are the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque in the main square (fun fact the word turquoise came from the Turk Quartz that gives the mosque its name). This is where the most notable event in the decline of Turkish tourism took place. In November 2008 whilst a guide was talking to a German tour group by the Luxor Obelisk, a well dressed stranger joined the group. The next thing the guide remembered hearing was a click, she managed to direct some of the group away, escaping with injuries but several people including the bomber died at the scene. Whilst a terrible incident this has resulted in the square being one of the most heavily policed area in Istanbul. There is still an palpable awareness from guides and tourists alike, but the city feels secure.
A bit further a field are the memorials at Gallipoli. A Turkish dedication to the events of WW1 when Allied troops landed on the beaches and were held in an 8 month stalemate by the Turkish army led by Atatürk. It is especially poignant for Australian and New Zealand travellers as it was one of the biggest battle losses in thier history and marked the beginning of thier relationship and the ANZAC forces. Gallipoli is set amongst beautiful turquoise beaches on the south Turkish coast and a stark reminder of how much war can taint any landscape.
While you're there head down to one of the oldest continuously rebuilt cities in European history. Set beside the sea of Marmara Troy was perfectly situated between the Eastern and Western worlds and as such was the center of many battles and opposing civilisations. One of which with notable fame involved a big wooden horse, you may of heard of it!
Turkey is so full of history and cultural delights that for me more than outweigh the potential risks and occasional uncomforts reported by some travel websites. So get ready to get close and personal, increase your risk of diabetes and get out that belly button piercing you've been covering up since you were 16. Turkey is the place to be!


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I Pink I Like it Here
A few weeks ago, I received a text from my mom saying she'd booked us tickets to Bermuda for Labor Day. She was going to be in the city to help me move and figured we were both so stressed we deserved some time off, so an island getaway seemed like the logical next step. Bermuda is actually a quick flight from NYC and since she'd found a deal on a hotel room, it wasn't overly expensive. We arrived Friday evening and the next morning headed straight to the beach club associated with the hotel we were staying at, the Hamilton Princess Bermuda. We spent most of the day there until it began to look grey and we hopped onto the shuttle just in time as the rain started. That afternoon we explored Hamilton and did a little shopping while it was raining, and though there wasn't much in the small town, we found an adorable shop called Atelerie which had some very trendy finds. We headed back to the hotel for dinner at Marcus' a popular spot run by chef Marcus Samuelson. My mom and I are both total foodies, not to mention avid Food Network watchers, so we were thrilled when Marcus himself walked by and said hello to us. The menu seems simple but it is executed with such unique flavors and skill that it made for an incredible meal.
The next day we decided to explore the island a bit more and we asked a cab to take us to the town of St. George, the oldest continually occupied British settlement in the New World. It's a charming and colorful little town with a building in every color you could imagine. We walked around a little, snapped some photos, and then ate lunch by the water. We then went to find a cab back, though unfortunately there were none at the taxi stand and though we called twice, still none came. One thing to note about Bermuda is that you cannot rent a car and the only way to get around is by cab or by moped. Finally, a cab pulled up, but he said he was off duty. He then referred us to a nearby car that he called a "gypsy cab," in other words just a local who was willing to drive us to where we needed to go. In most places in the world this would seem so sketchy but on a small island like Bermuda, it was just another day. Our unofficial cab driver wound up giving us a tour around the southern half of the island, stopping at lookouts along the way and even giving us time to explore some of the beaches and coves and take in the pink sand. It was a wonderfully serendipitous experience and he did not mind taking the time to explain more about the local culture of the island. Finally he dropped us off at Horseshoe Bay, one of the most popular beaches on the island, and we spent the rest of the afternoon on a lounge chair by the pristine turquoise water. We headed back to the hotel in time to clean up for dinner in town at Barracuda, a decent laid back restaurant.
Our final day was the most laid back of all since it rained for most of it and we spent the morning sleeping in then slowly heading to lunch at Marcus' before a few hours at the salon getting massages and pedicures, eventually laying out by the hotel pool once the sun came out again. We decided to head to dinner at Tucker's Point, a resort at the other end of the island, known for their elegant restaurant The Point. We were certainly not disappointed and they even brought me a little birthday cake at the end since it would be my birthday in a few days.
It was a much needed vacation and I left feeling wonderfully refreshed and not quite ready to head back to reality...