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'Dachshund' is German for 'Badger Dog' but in English the breed is commonly known as the 'Sausage Dog' (or 'Wiener Dog' in America). There are three varieties in varying shades of brown and black: the smooth-haired, the long-haired and the wire-haired. A stretch version is also available for weddings and other special occasions.
The temperament is plucky and individual, and with its loud bark and exceptional hearing the Dachshund makes a surprisingly effective guard dog. Like many other small breeds, these little fellows do not take kindly to strangers or children, though these can be tolerated in small doses, more so if the dog is regularly familiarized with outsiders from an early age.
Bred in the UK for their sweet, pork-flavoured flesh until the practice was outlawed in 1827 with the passing of the Consumption of Dogs Act, the Dachshund's unique and distinctive shape was developed through centuries of selective breeding. The legs tended to be somewhat neglected as there was not much meat there to be had, whilst longer-bodied examples were highly prized for the size of the 'sausage': the long fillet produced when the animal is slaughtered and boned. Though the Dachshund is no longer customarily eaten in the UK and is now a familiar household pet these breeding preferences have been maintained for showing purposes and so it remains the case that, generally speaking, the longer the dog's body and the shorter its legs the better. In the early 1980s, Herr Flasche (Mr. Bottle), a Dachshund with one inch legs and a body nearly three feet in length dominated at Crufts, winning Best of Breed in 1981, Best in Group in 1982 and Best in Show in 1983.
Interestingly, the Dachshund is one of only two breeds of dog in the world that is not a mammal (the other is the Shar Pei). Females lay clutches of six or so eggs at a time in a nest made from straw and other material. Unfortunately, a high level of infant mortality is normal for this breed, and usually only one or two of the hatchlings will survive.
The dog has long been associated with Germany and in 1972 a multi-coloured example named Waldi was chosen as the official mascot of the Munich Summer Olympics. Much favoured by artistic types, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and David Hockney were all proud owners. Radclyffe Hall, one of Britain's finest lesbian writers, successfully bred Dachshunds for many years with her lover, Lady Trowbridge. The resulting hybrid progeny were, of course, eventually destroyed.


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Would you start a trip across uncharted territory without a map? Perhaps you only have a few landmarks scribbled on a napkin, or maybe you have a Michelin's with the route highlighted, but the point is—you have an idea where you're headed.
As writers, whether you consider yourself a planner or a 'pantser', you likely have some internal goals guiding your project development process.
There is no achievement without goals!
I forgot long ago where I first heard that, but I keep it permanently posted at the top of my To Do list. Goal-setting and tracking is one of my favorite personal and professional activities. Goals are, after all, constructive dreams.
From a personal standpoint, planning what I want to accomplish as a writer is essential. For years, I juggled a full-time job, a weekend a month playing Army with the National Guard, a part-time class schedule at the local university, a teenager who was hygienically challenged, a menagerie of animals, and a husband who wanted my attention as well (awfully selfish of him, don't you think?).
Despite all the demands on my time, I managed to accomplish quite a lot after I began writing in January 2000.
I wasn't Superwoman. Nor could I bring home the bacon and fry it in a pan (I can't cook—ask anyone). But I can share some of my strategies for setting and meeting goals, and perhaps you'll come away with one nugget to help you with your objectives.
The Big Picture
The other saying that I try to live by is "Begin with the end in mind." (Steven Covey) Once a year I purchase an annual calendar, preferably something that displays the year at a glance. I enter all events on the calendar that I know will interfere with my writing schedule—vacations, conferences, etc. Next, I post major project target dates, for instance: Submit OO to Harlequin Blaze, or Enter T&J in the Eppie. Then I stand back.
If my goals appear bunched up, I'm probably biting off more than I can chew and need to space them out better. If I don't detect a problem, I move on to the next step.
Knowing your ultimate destination helps direct you, even sub-consciously, toward achieving that goal.
Backwards Planning
Before you can do this step, you need to know what your productivity rate is. What kind of page count can you expect to produce each week?
When I started writing, I didn't have a clue how much I could produce. Now I keep an MS Excel spreadsheet. If I add pages to a current WIP, write an article, or make notes for a future project, I count every single page I produce and enter it on the chart.
Once you know your expected page count, count back the weeks from your target to your start date. Take your word count at the completion of your goal and divide it by the number of weeks you just counted. Is the number greater than your productivity rate?
If so, you probably need to adjust the date out, unless you're willing to make some lifestyle changes to free up more time for writing.
If not, then you can continue with the next step.
Plan for Interim Successes to Celebrate
Writing a book is kind of like a marriage—it's a long commitment. With marriage, you count your anniversaries to measure your success along the way. You need to count some milestone events for your writing as well, or that manuscript will seem even more like a marriage—'til death do us part!
Give yourself something to celebrate along the way—completion of a partial, completion of a rough draft, submission to an editor, etc.
In addition to counting coup, use these milestones to measure how well you are doing against your plan. Are you running behind or ahead? Do you need to adjust your plan?
A plan isn't set in stone and should only be a guidepost on your journey
My then writing partner and I were "cooking" in 2000, when our plan encountered a major snag. Being new to the process, and oh-so-excited that we'd written three whole chapters, we sent a partial at the end of February to several editors. Three weeks later, three of them asked for the full manuscript. Of course, we couldn't tell them they'd have to wait because we weren't scheduled to finish until June!
We adjusted. We sent her family on vacation, and I spent as much time at her place as possible for two and a half weeks, while we wrote feverishly. Of course, it was a horrible book because we knew NOTHING. Every editor passed on it.
But the point is we finished and mailed the full manuscript before the end of April. We proved to ourselves just how much work we could do in a short space of time. Afterward, we adjusted our annual plan and moved on.
The value of the planning we did was that we knew exactly how many hours of effort the remaining work would require, and adjusted our schedules for every other activity we were involved in to accommodate the change.
I like the idea of flying to Europe with nothing but a backpack slung across my shoulders and a Eurail pass in my pocket, and deciding once I've exited Customs to head first to Heidelberg because I crave a jagerschnitzel. That's not being a 'pantser.'
I know Heidelberg is south of Frankfurt. And if I want Café au Lait in Paris in the morning, I'll hang a right and head west.

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The kids table: I made them a Turkey Centerpiece with feathers made out of construction paper so they could write what they were thankful for, I read a few after dinner. One child had written "Barack is my Hero", good to know they are thankful for so many things! I'm not sure that went over very big, but that's okay I'll keep trying.
This is the Adult Table, our camera had been outside so the pictures I took came out blurry, this was the only one of all the cameras. But at least you can see the table.
We have had a good weekend, full of activities and of course plenty of food. I am a little tired and ready to jump into Christmas decorating, shopping and planning. But, I still need another day or two to recover. I had everything listed out to do for the last week or so and tried to make it where I only had a couple of things to do each day, until Wednesday and Thursday of course. For the most part my plan worked well. I said we were going to eat at 4:00pm and I think we sat down about 4:45pm. Not too bad, what can I say it's in my gene's!! I'm not sure we've every had a family meal on time for any Briner family gatherings!


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view of Rumbling Bald Mountain from 2006 aerial shoot
4-12-10 There really isn't much information available about Rumbling Bald Mountain. If you are on Chimney Rock looking across that finger of Lake Lure, you'll see it as the last mountain before the next finger of the lake. In the above image, the first peak of Rumbling Bald Mountain is in the middle right and has the exposed rock on the left side. The mountain continues towards the top of the image (NE) - Shumont Mountain is the mountain at the top. To the right, the small bit of exposed rock is Eagle Rock which has some killer views. I know part of Rumbling Bald Mountain is in Chimney Rock State Park and part is owned by the Nature Conservancy. Other land is privately owned. If you Google 'Rumbling Bald Mountain' you'll find some info on rock climbing and a lot more on real estate in the area. The exposed rock faces of Rumbling Bald have been a climbing destination for a few years now. Access to the unofficial parking areas used to be up an old road, but the state has recently improved that area and has provided a very nice parking lot for climbing access. From the Chimney Rock Park entrance, head down Hwy 64/74 towards Lake Lure and the marina for about 3/4 mile and turn left on Boys Club Rd just before crossing the bridge. Drive 1.4 miles up Boys Club Rd and turn left up into the signed parking area.
parking lot for Rumbling Bald Climbing Access
The trail begins in the far right corner of this lot. From there you head down, then up the road to the right. There are quite a few little side trails leading off to who knows where and none of them are currently marked. The climbers know where to go. If you follow the trails they lead up to the base of the climbing area which is strewn with hundreds of oversized boulders. It's a very interesting area even if you don't climb. You'll also find quite a few spring wildflowers along the trails near the base of the mountain.
There is also foot access to the top of Rumbling Bald via an old road that climbs up the SE side of the mountain. The road comes to the top of the first peak, then follows the ridge line towards Shumont Mountain and continues on to Eagle Rock. From what I understand, there hasn't been a problem with people hiking up here, but this is not yet officially open as part of the state park. To get to the parking area, get on Boys Club Rd, drive 1.9 miles (passing the parking for the climbing area) and take the left fork. At 2.1 miles, turn left on Carson Way. At 2.8 miles, turn left up to the water tower and park without blocking the road or access to anything. The hike begins up the red clay old road. In a short distance, turn back to the left and continue up that old road to the summit and beyond. The round trip hike to Eagle Rock and back is 7 miles and is moderate to difficult. The road is heavily eroded in places and the first mile or so is steep. On my April '10 hike to the area, sections of this road were also covered in downed tree tops from the winter's storms. Below are a couple shots from the top areas. More pictures, a topo map, and more babbling about this hike can be seen on this page of my PBase galleries. Click on the thumbnail of the map to begin. I hope to have more info and pictures on this unique area soon.
The above shot is looking over part of Lake Lure towards Chimney Rock. Chimney Rock Mountain is to the right, the World's Edge tract is to the left of that, then Cane Creek Mountain is on the left.
The view from Eagle Rock back to Rumbling Bald is awesome. It looks like a different mountain than it does from the side that most folks see it from. The last shot below shows an interesting rock pile (with SCJack on top of it) that's closer to Shumont Mountain.
back to Chimney Rock State Park page
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NewsAbortionMon Jan 21, 2013 - 6:22 pm EST
University of Notre Dame to lead March for Life: 700 students and faculty to join
January 21, 2013 (CNS) - Fr. John Jenkins C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, will march in the March for Life along with about 600 students and more than a hundred faculty, according to students with the University's pro-life student group.
Fr. Jenkins has walked in the March for Life since the 2010 event. This year, however, is a little different as Notre Dame students were asked to lead the March for Life.
"In addition to the faculty and students attending the March, alumni and friends of ND will also be meeting us on the National Mall and joining our contingency," Jen Gallic of Notre Dame Right to Life told The Cardinal Newman Society. "This is will be the highest attendance ever by the Notre Dame Community."
During this past year, ND RTL has, according to Gallic, been focused on "the creation of a culture of life on campus."
"We have also taken a very pro-woman, pro-life approach. We believe the dignity inherent in all human life deserves to be cherished and celebrated," said Gallic. "As a member of the pro-life movement we cannot just oppose abortion, but also must strive to truly promote a culture of life through our actions."
While there is much concern over the direction Notre Dame has taken, especially with the diminishing number of Catholic faculty as well as the scandalous honoring of President Barack Obama in 2009, there's been little doubt about the pro-life efforts of many students.
Stephen Wandor of ND RTL told The Cardinal Newman Society that the student pro-life organization's efforts go far beyond the March once a year. "We have weekly trips to pray at the local abortion clinic as well as a weekly adoration hour to pray for the protection of all human life," he said.
Wandor also pointed to biweekly club meetings with on-campus pro-life experts, an annual "Respect Life Week," sponsoring a baby shower for local mothers every semester along with the Women's Care Center in South Bend, as well as partaking in outreach programs to seniors and those with special needs to help promote the dignity inherent in every life.
"I believe the honor of leading the March speaks to all the amazing pro-life work that occurs every day at Notre Dame," said Wandor, who also pointed to the generous support of alumni and the great work of the Center for Ethics and Culture and the Fund to Protect Human Life.
"The March is important because it is where hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters gather and show the incredible amount of love and support that exists for those who cannot defend themselves," he said. "It is very powerful to witness the passion and sheer size of the pro-life movement. To be able to lead such a powerful witness is an incredible honor and very humbling for our club. It is also a call to for us to continue to work toward that day when every life is valued and protected."
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CEFPI has launched in New Zealand!
The CEFPI (Council for Educational Facility Planners International) organisation, which aims to bring together architects and educators, designers, administrators and suppliers, has for the last ten years had a strong presence in Australia. Now, after a launch event in Auckland, the organization is set to grow on this side of the Tasman too.
The launch event hosted by Stonefields School in Auckland was attended by about thirty architects, educators, suppliers and representatives of the Ministry of Education. Following an introduction from Andrew Pender, chair of the Executive Committee and a presentation from the school, there was an opportunity for a tour of the new buildings.
In 2012 the intention is to grow the organization in New Zealand in order to provide a forum and network for people interested in school building design, from both an architectural and pedagogical perspective. There will be opportunities to attend regular site visits, seminars and forums as well as the CEFPI conference to be held in May next year on the Gold Coast.
Anyone interested in becoming involved can email for further details and to be added to the database.
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Jessie J grabbed a turkey hat and busted some moves for an incredible Christmas dance video.
The Domino hitmaker was dressed in a plain black T-shirt dress as she danced in unison with pals next to a twinkling tree.
Shaking her stuff to Right Thurr, the singer revealed she was completing the #CHRISTMASCHALLENGE just like singer Chris Brown, who has shared a number of videos showing friends dancing to the track.
Jessie posted the video to Instagram with the caption: "@isthathollyp made me do this! #CHRISTMASCHALLENGE @chrisbrownofficial.
"The leg kick as I turn tho?! What am I doing."
But despite all the fun, the singer revealed she was really, really missing her man.
Jessie posted a picture showing her puckering up with boyfriend Luke James with the caption: "Missing him... He wasn't under the tree this morning.... Maybe next week".


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Turlock High's girls basketball team ended its regular season Tuesday, but it wasn't until Friday that it received confirmation that it would be hosting a Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 playoff game.
Despite a 12-0 Central California Conference mark, 23-4 overall, Turlock was looking at a first-round road game until McClatchy lost Thursday.
Turlock was No. 9 in the section power ratings, and only the top eight seeds host. McClatchy was No. 6, but a 52-49 loss to Sacramento will drop the Lions behind Turlock. In an interesting twist, Turlock would host McClatchy (21-4) if the two finish Nos. 8 and 9.
Pitman (16-11, 8-4) finished tied with Merced (9-15, 8-4) for second in the CCC, as seniors Ashley Attaway, Carmen Silva and Amanda Jaknowski helped Pitman top Los Banos 49-35. Jasmine Washington also had a big role, scoring 12 of her 26 in the first quarter.
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"Los Banos was able to cut the lead to seven early in the fourth quarter with strong inside play from (Brianna) Harden and a 3-pointer by Iesha Isby," said Pitman coach Philip Sanchez, noting his freshman team went 25-1 and 12-0 in the CCC. "Marz Meza sparked a run by getting tough rebounds and converted a steal to a layup, and the lead quickly went back to 14."
Pitman had its playoff spot in hand, but this victory likely moves it up a spot to No. 12 in the Division 2 bracket.
Division 1 play opens Thursday, while the other four divisions will tip off Tuesday.
The CCC might land a third playoff team, as well, after Atwater (14-12, 6-6) capped a two-win week by beating Golden Valley 58-54. Ebbonie Harris had 25 of her career-high 31 points in the fourth quarter and OT, as Atwater used a 25-14 fourth quarter to tie it.
Atwater was rated 18th in D-2, but two teams ahead of it (No. 15 Casa Roble and No. 17 Del Campo) lost Thursday and No. 16 Folsom was an underdog in its game on Friday.
The Falcons will learn their fate Sunday when the section reveals the 160 playoff teams — 80 girls and 80 boys — for its five 16-team tournaments.
The Modesto Metro Conference's top teams — Modesto (16-9, 9-1) and Enochs (18-8, 8-2) — will be opening the Division 1 playoffs on the road.
VALLEY OAK — While East Union's 41-38 loss to rival Manteca didn't do much damage to EU's position, it sealed Manteca's (17-10, 10-6) berth. EU (22-5, 14-2) was No. 6 in D-3 and had enough of a margin so it won't go below No. 8 and will still open at home.
The VOL is assured of three teams — Manteca and Sonora (16-11, 11-5) — and should get a fourth in Oakdale (18-8, 9-7). The Mustangs are on the cusp after losing twice this week.
Sonora beat Manteca early in the week and beat Oakdale 49-33 Thursday behind Brittany Malone (seven points, nine rebounds) and Kelli Keefe (11 points, four assists).
Weston Ranch (16-11, 9-7) has a shot at No. 16, though it can't overtake Oakdale — so if the Cougars go, they would be one of five VOL teams.
TRANS-VALLEY — The section was spared a troubling scenario when Bear River — the No. 1 seed in D-4, despite five losses — lost yet again and will fall to at least No. 3. It makes it easier for the section playoff committee to elevate defending Northern California champ Modesto Christian (23-4, 10-0) to the top spot.
Mother Lode champ Argonaut (26-0) is ahead of MC in the ratings, but there is a precedent for the section to jump teams if there is an obvious flaw. MC played one of the most difficult D-4 schedules in California, while Argonaut's was surprisingly soft.
Ripon (16-10, 8-2) did its part by continuing to win, but the Indians were No. 10 to begin the week and will likely stay in that spot because teams in front of it were winning, too.
Hughson (11-11, 6-4) was in the playoff slot, but won two games to clinch a spot. Ripon Christian (10-14, 4-6) is going to the D-5 playoffs, benefiting from the "bonus points" it receives for playing against larger schools in the TVL.
RC will be a low seed, a 14 or 15th, but that's deceiving because D-5 leagues have a talent level far below the TVL.
WESTERN ATHLETIC — Livingston (18-8, 13-2) and Patterson (20-7, 13-2) tied for first and are D-3, while the rest of the WAC is D-4. Patterson is in, and could be as high as 12th, but Livingston might be forced to win a play-in game.
If Livingston is not in the top 16, the section will likely have it play the No. 16 seed — rather than exclude a league champ. Livingston and Patterson were hurt because the WAC, with four D-4 schools, has a low rating.
Orestimba (18-10, 8-7) is also advancing and could be one of as many as 10 district teams in the D-4 bracket.


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Luckily, Essays.ph editors are somewhat lenient. A few dissertations may employ using sound recordings as well as score excerpts. Other than this, pre-written essays normally usually do not measure up.
Music Essay – What Is It?
Everybody has a sound collection or no less than a favourite genre. It's authentic a rich selection of musical fashions are available around the earth. There are lots of various types of music I listen to.
Because an audio essay or term paper necessitates language and sound courses have a propensity to concentrate on audio itself, merging audio with language can be hard for all students. Another highly popular audio coursework mission is a sound inspection. Students who compose music theses should expect to need to compose a couple of drafts.


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This post was intended for maple syrup season, way back in the spring. But life got in the way, maple syrup season ended and the post remained forgotten. Then summer came along – the perfect time for gelato! – but with summer comes family barbecues, beach days, and hot weather. I don't know about you, but hot weather generally means I'm not up for spending time at the stove. And despite this recipe being for a delicious frozen treat, there is some standing at the stove involved. Not a lot, mind you, but some. Even some is too much for me when it's 85 degrees in my kitchen and the cool waters of our favorite swimming spot are calling my name.
Complicating matters, I don't actually own an ice cream maker, which you will need to make this recipe.
However, at the end of the summer, at one of those family barbecues, an aunt came forward with an ice cream maker she'd never used! She'd seen a Facebook post of mine back in the spring asking to borrow an ice cream maker (for this very recipe) and remembered, all these months later.
So, with no other excuses to be made, I decided to finally get down to business and make myself (and my family if they were lucky) some maple gelato.
The recipe was published in Portland, Maine Chef's Table by Margaret Hathaway, a beautiful cookbook containing recipes from nearly 50 of Portland's wonderful restaurants. Think Otto's mashed potato, bacon and scallion pizza, Silly's fried pickles, and Duckfat's pork belly "BLT," to name a few of my personal favorites. There are a multitude of others, including this one – Maine maple gelato from Maple's Organic.
Maine Maple Gelato
makes about 1 quart
- 1 cup maple syrup, darkest available
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
In a heatproof bowl, beat together maple syrup and egg yolks until the mixture is noticeably lightened in color. Set aside.
In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and sea salt to a boil, then remove from heat. Whisking rapidly to prevent the eggs from scrambling, stream about 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture. Stream this mixture back into the remaining hot milk, again whisking rapidly. Add the cream, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate for several hours. When thoroughly chilled, freeze according to manufacturer's instructions in the ice cream maker of your choice.
So after freezing our ice cream bowl, per manufacturer instructions, and making this delicious ice cream mixture, turns out the never-been-used ice cream maker we had been given…doesn't work. Oh no! What's a gelato-loving girl to do? Our mixture was already starting to freeze in the bowl, so we just turned the insert by hand. Sure, it's not as automatic as simply turning it on and coming back in under 30 minutes to a perfectly frozen creamy treat, but it worked. Mostly. After a short stint in the freezer to firm it up some more, it was pretty much perfect. (And by perfect, I mean it was sort of icy. I blame operator error, not the recipe.) But! It was delicious. So delicious, in fact, that I never had a chance to take any photos of it! I always like to accompany my blog posts (especially food posts) with a lovely photo, but our photo subject in this case didn't stick around long enough.
As we head into fall, I suppose I'll have to start searching our collection for some fall-inspired recipes! But first I'm going to enjoy every last moment of this beautiful summer. Gelato, anyone?
Tags: cooking, dessert, food, gelato, Kristie Green, Maple's Organic, Margaret Hathaway, Portland Maine Chef's Table, recipes


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You might not have started a small business to get into accounting, but your business' health, wealth and overall wellbeing depend upon it. Accurate bookkeeping makes the company more effective and gives you a solid platform from which to market and sell products or services.
To succeed with new business accounting, you should first seek to understand the different types of accounts that affect cash flow. You should then decide whether to manage the books yourself or hire a professional accountant.
10 Account Types that Impact Cash Flow
Cash flow, i.e., the ability to meet payroll and pay bills, makes or breaks your small business. You can have the greatest product known to mankind, and it won't make a bit of difference if debt collectors come calling. They care that you pay the bills, on time, every month.
To prevent financial concerns from becoming cash flow problems, you should track these 10 accounts.
- Cash acts as an overarching umbrella; all transactions visit the account at some point.
- Inventory refers to items in stock and available for purchase.
- Accounts Receivable is money owed by customers for products or services.
- Accounts Payable follows money owed for products, services, utilities, et cetera.
- Loans Payable tracks what you owe on money borrowed to purchase equipment or make payroll.
- Sales monitors revenue from products and services sold.
- Purchases oversee raw materials or finished goods purchased for the business.
- Payroll Expenses must be tracked to meet tax and federal reporting requirements.
- Owners' Equity monitors money you and other owners invest in the company.
- Retained Earnings tracks business profits reinvested in the company.
How to Manage Your Books
If you decide to do the books for your small business, one rule reigns supreme: institute processes and systems. The two should reside somewhere besides your head. It's easy to lose track of invoices and accounts if relying solely on memory. Plus, trying to remember all the details only leaves you frazzled, crippling your capacity to pursue leads and other business opportunities.
- Keep a documented timeline of your small business' expenses, accounting for seasonal trends and potential expenditures. The timeline guides when money should be saved and spent, preventing cash flow problems during a summer slowdown or holiday flurry.
- Record all expenses, including meals and entertainment with clients and gas mileage. You can track expenses in a ledger or spreadsheet; however, your best bet may be cloud-based accounting software, such as the services provided by QuickBooks. With it you can easily track and manage expenses from any device.
- Record all deposits of loans, sales and other sources to your business bank account. You should account for everything to prevent paying taxes on money that isn't income.
- Track all invoices, both those you have to pay and those owed to you. Paying bills late hurts cash flow, as do delinquent client payments. Also institute a process for unpaid bills, such as sending a second invoice or adding a late-fee penalty.
- Set aside money for tax payments. As a small business owner, you likely will pay quarterly taxes. Budget for them to avoid scrounging for funds when the date rolls around.
Inaddition to the above five tips, you should look into accounting classes. Local SBAs and co-working spaces often offer trainings and workshops.
Hire a Professional
Hiring a bookkeeper is not a mark of failure; it's smart. Accountants track the minutiae of the business, freeing you to focus on running it. If you choose to work with a professional, make sure you're in alignment on how to do the books. The worst-case scenario is to hire someone only to discover they use a system completely alien to you.
To find a reputable bookkeeper, you should contact the U.S. Association of Chartered Accountants or the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Bookkeepers, accountants and tax auditors often attend local networking events, too, so you may want to conduct your search there.
Managing the books is critical to your small business' success. You should begin by understanding the different accounts, then deciding whether to do the books yourself or to hire a professional. You'll be glad you did because, with greater knowledge of your financial statements comes a greater awareness of your business' health and the ability to improve it.
Does your accounting show a need for a cash-flow injection? Get started today by filling out a RapidAdvance business loan application.
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Spotted: Audi electric bike concept
German car manufacturer Audi has released spy shots of a concept 'electric bike', said to weigh just 21 kilograms.
Though details are thin on the ground at present, we do know that Audi recently bought out motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, but instead of placing its logo on a motorbike straight away, has produced a 26-inch wheeled concept with a carbon fibre frame.
The range is believed to be around 50 to 70km per charge and the top speed a whopping (and potentially illegal should it go into production) 80km/h. The motor can generate 250Nm of torque to the rear wheel, (that's more torque than one of these according to stuff.co.nz) so thankfully it's come equipped with hydraulic disc brakes.
The e-bike, like many others hitting the market, has 'modes', ranging from 'pure' (just pedal power), through to 'wheelie' – a setting designed specifically to modulate the power to the back wheel while the front is in the air. Sat in the middle is 'eGrip', the setting that'll deliver maximum power from the battery to generate 50km/h.
Other gadgets built in include wireless communications to the rider's smartphone, an immobiliser that can only be worked by the owner and the Pièce de résistance, a computer that records the number of successful tricks pulled and posts that tally to Facebook.


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Here's my yesterday's FOTD and first test of new Rimmel Lasting Finish 25H Foundation with Comfort Serum.
This was my first time using Rimmel Lasting Finish 25H Foundation with Comfort Serum and I was so impressed! This made my skin look absolutely flawless. I already said this on my personal FB page and I say it here too. This foundation works so much better for me than the expensive Dior Star I bought a while ago. Don't get me wrong. I loved the Dior one but after trying this I don't see myself reaching for that bottle for a while. That's how good this first test try was! After 8 hours my makeup was still almost perfect. I will have a better and more detailed review coming up after I use this a few more times.
Then to the makeup look. I've been drooling over the new Clarins Garden Escape Spring 2015 collection and especially the eye shadow palette so I decided to do a fresh looking green-ish makeup look. I went for some of my old and beloved Dior products plus the brand new Dior blush I just bought. I like how this turned out but it didn't cure my Garden Escape fever. Those green shades are just too pretty *sigh*
Looking at the photos I also really could have used a matte lipstick instead of just gloss. I have a huge shortage of matte lipsticks so I think I need to throw some money into those too.
When my skin looks this smooth in a close-up photo you better
believe me when I say it looked almost photoshopped in real life ;)
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25H Foundation with Comfort Serum – 102 Light Nude
Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen – 002
Sensai Loose Powder (translucent)
Paese – Kashmir
Dior Flower Blossom Illuminating Powder
Dior Blush – 873 Cherry Glory (Kingdom Of Colors Spring 2015)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade – Medium brown
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Dior 5 Couleurs – 409 Tropical Light
Maybelline Lash Sensational
IsaDora Twist-Up Gloss Stick – 11 Poppy Peony
***Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation was sent for review, everything else was purchased by me.


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Addison, J. A. and Howison, S. D. and King, J. R. (2005) Ray methods for Free Boundary Problems. Quarterly of Applied Mathematics . (In Press)
We discuss the use of the WKB ansatz in a variety of parabolic problems involving a small parameter. We analyse the Stefan problem for small latent heat, the Black--Scholes problem for an American put option, and some nonlinear diffusion equations, in each case constructing an asymptotic solution by the use of ray methods.
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|O - Z > Partial differential equations
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D - G > Game theory, mathematical finance, economics, social and behavioral sciences
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|Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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|26 May 2005
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No question about it: SSD prices have a taken a nosedive lately. Just look at Samsung's 830 Series 128GB SSD. Right now, it's on sale at Newegg for only $109.99 with free shipping, if you enter the promo code "EMCNEJB27" on the checkout page. That's half of what the drive cost in early February, when we reviewed its higher-capacity sibling. A 50% price drop in three months isn't anything to sneeze at.
Samsung drives aren't the only ones, of course. OCZ's Agility 3 SSDs are also surprisingly cheap: the 60GB model is selling for $69.99 after a $10 mail-in rebate, and its 240GB big brother can be nabbed for $189.99 after a $20 MIR. They both come with free shipping, and they both have speedy SandForce SF-2200-series controllers that take advantage of 6Gbps Serial ATA transfer speeds.
Prices are falling on the mechanical front, too, although in that case, they're really getting back toward to pre-flood levels. Samsung's 2TB EcoGreen F4 hard drive, for example, is now on sale for $99.99 shipped with the promo code "EMCNEJB48."
Let's take a brief interlude by looking at some game sales, courtesy of Amazon. The e-tailer is running its 12 Days of Dynamic Deals promotion, with a wealth of downloadable games available at a discount. They include:
- Both BioShock games for $7.49
- Serious Sam 3: BFE for $9.99
- Borderlands GOTY Edition for $7.49
- Square Enix Ultimate Collection for $7.49
Last, but not least, our Canadian friends can partake in NCIX's May Long Weekend Sale Event. Some nice, cheap SSD deals can be found there, as well. OCZ's Agility 3 120GB is selling for $99.99 CAD after a $15 MIR, and the Vertex 3 60GB is down to $64.99 CAD, also after a $15 mail-in rebate.


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Illustrated by John Kovalic
1 greeting card.
Price $2.00
Stock #5534
Out Of Print – Click here for dealer info
Kill the monsters. Steal the treasure. Wish your buddy a happy birthday!
It's Munchkin's 10th birthday! We're so happy that it's our birthday that we're wishing everyone else a happy birthday, too. And what better way to wish your buddies a happy "glad you're another year older" day than loot!
Munchkin Birthday Cake Card Rule
Show everyone this card so that they can confirm its rule.
If it is in fact your birthday today, draw one extra Treasure into your starting hand for every other player in the game. Be sure to thank them all for the lovely presents. You must be able to produce identification proving it is your birthday!
If it is not your birthday today, then it is Cheating to use this card . . . so this card lets you use one Item that you otherwise could not, just like a Cheat! card. However, because only little munchkins get cool presents, you cannot use this ability past Level 5 (Level 10 in Epic games).
Each player may only use one greeting card per game of Munchkin.
- To download the most up-to-date rules for all Munchkin games, go to our Rules page!
- Mixed up your decks? Not sure which expansion your cards are from? Check out our handy icons page to get things sorted out!
- Looking for more Munchkin resources? Find places to meet fans, epic rules, other languages, and more here!
- Here are the errata and frequently asked questions for ALL Munchkin games.


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- Ingredients
- About the brand
- Reviews
- Combat skin eruptions, unclog pores and kill bacteria with Lactic and Salicylic acids,
- Eradicate P-bacteria, the leading cause of acne, with antimicrobial Totara extracts,
- Clear skin and reduce inflammation with antibacterial Manuka extract.
Antibacterial lotion clears acne lesions, reduces inflammation and prevents formation of comedones.
Use daily, as needed. Apply a thin layer to problem areas. Leave on skin. Use sparingly.
Witch hazel extract, distilled water, willowherb extract, lactic acid, chenopodium oil, totara extract, tea tree leaf oil, squalene, balm mint extract, eucalyptus extract.
Founded: 1989
Country of Origin: California, USA
Arcona was a remarkable woman, a chemist and pioneer in holistic skin care, she founded Arcona in Los angeles in 1989. Her Brand developed skin care products and treatments that would provide Hollywood celebrities with an alternative to cosmetic surgery and harsh treatments to forestall the effects of aging.
Today, the Arcona brand is known for its high quality, luxury formulations and an unparalleled ability to make a positive change to the skin. Cosmeceutical-grade ingredients, such as enzymes, antioxidants and amino acids, are formulated to work synergistically to deliver powerful results.
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18 Aug Grilled Fish Tacos and Wine
The start of a new year brings a desire to practice healthier habits and for many of us that begins with our diet. Today we'd like to share a simple recipe that echo's that sentiment. Grilled fish tacos are easy to make, good for you and most importantly, they're delicious!
Before we go all Iron Chef, if you're in need of a glass of wine head to the bottom for our Grape Certified wine recommendations! Let's get started! With a prep & cook time of 39 minutes, this recipe feeds up to 4.
- 1 lb of your favorite fresh white fish (mahi mahi, cod, etc.)
- 3 limes
- 1 finely chopped garlic clove
- ¼ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- Olive Oil
- Salt (Kosher or Sea)
- Black pepper
- ½ head of cabbage (thinly sliced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Corn tortillas
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Salsa & Hot sauce
- Place fish in a bowl and add the juice of one lime. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Make sure the fish is coated evenly in the marinade and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Combine the cabbage, onion and cilantro in a bowl and add the juice of one lime. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to mix. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary; set aside.
- Warm the tortillas using a frying pan over medium-high heat or by placing tortillas directly on the stove. Warm them to your desired temperature before wrapping them in foil or a clean dishcloth.
- Brush the grill pan or bbq grill with olive oil and warm to medium-high heat. Place fish from the marinade on the grill. Cook fish on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until the fish has grill marks. After cooked, break up fish on a plate to the desired size for your tacos.
- Taste the slaw and season as needed with more lime juice, salt & pepper. Slice the remaining limes into wedges and serve with the tacos.
Keeping New Year's (dietary) resolutions can be difficult but they're made infinitely easier when you can replace bland tofu and rice cakes with deliciously grilled fish tacos and wine! Bon Appetit!
Our Grape Certified wine recommendations:
Iron Horse Estate Chardonnay 2012 ($29)
Wine Region: Green Valley and Sonoma, California
Wine Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Medium to Full-bodied, Silky
Craggy Range Winery Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2011
Region: New Zealand
Starting at: $19 – Total Wine, Wine.com
Wine Rating: Grape Certified Gold
Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Rose 2011
Region: Central California
Starting at: $12 – Total Wine, BevMo, Wine.com
Wine Rating: Grape Certified Silver
d'Arenberg Broken Fish Plate Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Region: South Australia
Starting at: $15 – Wine.com
Wine Rating: Grape Certified Silver


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|2.0 (2008/03/05)
|Sebastian Schaffert
|Salzburg Research
IkeWiki is a Java-based semantic wiki engine.
Development of IkeWiki has stopped. The developers are now working on a successor: KiWi.
- Homepage: ikewiki.salzburgresearch.at
- Demo: http://ikewiki-demo.salzburgresearch.at/
- Sebastian Schaffert. IkeWiki: A Semantic Wiki for Collaborative Knowledge Management . In: 1st International Workshop on Semantic Technologies in Collaborative Applications STICA 06, Manchester, UK, June 2006.. [1]
- Sebastian Schaffert, Andreas Gruber, and Rupert Westenthaler : A Semantic Wiki for Collaborative Knowledge Formation . In: Semant.css 2005, Vienna, Austria. November 2005. [2]
- http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/07804f9b281358a09d3103c983733a5c4
Main wiki characterist.css[edit]
Is the wiki web-based or a (standalone) desktop application?
- Web-based
What communities (type/size) is the wiki intended for?
- primarily knowledge engineers and researchers, advanced users
Standard project info (align with sourceforge attributes)[edit]
What is the wiki engine's software license?
- GNU General Public License
What programming language is it written in?
- Java (Server Pages, Tomcat, Jena)
What status is the project in? (project maturity)
- Prototype
What is the estimated size of the developer community?
- currently around 2 contributing with code and 5 contributing with ideas
What is the estimated size of the installation base?
- currently around 6 installations (mainly developers)
Standard wiki features[edit]
User Features[edit]
- Editing: standard features plus some AJAX features, editing of resource and link types, editing of metadata annotations, WYSIWIG editor, wiki-syntax
- Markup Syntax: Wikipedia style
- Access Rights: flexible, extensive
- Attachments: as separate resources
- Versioning: Diff, Rollback (not for metadata)
- Navigation Support: Wiki links, overview over incoming and outgoing RDF edges, context-dependent visualisations (e.g. generated taxonomy box, hierarchy). Also SVG based navigator!
- Plugins: "Wiklets" and "Views" to enrich resource presentation based on the semantic context
- Further Features: context visualisation
- Developer Features
- Backend: PostgreSQL database, Jena
- Versioning 4 Devs: Subversion
- XML-RPC Ready: no
- Extensions Mechanism: Plugin
Are semant.css (triples/whatever) separated from or included in the wiki markup?
- separated (Wiki links can be made "explicit")
Is the end user supported when formalizing content/adding annotations in some way? autocompletion/proposal generation/schema or consistency checking
- yes; applicable types for links and metadata fields are determined based on the resource types and context
- planned:
- support for ontology editing by properly visualising classes, properties, ...
- suggestions of the system based on text analysis (e.g. text2onto)
What representation language is used? (RDF/OWL/...)
- RDF and OWL
Is there versioning support for the formalized content?
- no, but planned
Is there provenance (Herkunft) support for the formalized content? (get formalized contents/triples tagged with its author?)
- no
What things can get formalized?
- resource types, links, metadata
Is there support for typing pages/category system/page tagging?
- yes
Is there support for typing links?
- yes
What ontology support does the wiki provide?
- currently OWL-RDFS; OWL-DL is technically possible but too slow in practice
Is there support for loading/saving ontologies?
- yes, import and export functionality for arbitrary RDF data
Can ontologies be created/changed from within the wiki?
- yes, some support for ontology editing is available (creating classes, properties, display of additional information for resources that are classes or properties)
Is there any reasoning support?
- yes, OWL-RDFS (see above)
Is the instance data required to comply with the ontologies?
- no
How can semantic information be exploited?
- navigation, page rendering, planned: searching
Is there simple querying support? (search for all triples with a certain subject, predicate, object)
- planned, SPARQL would be easy but is not convenient for users
Is there advanced querying support? (free, complex queries) Is there any real user interface for expressing advanced queries?
- see above
Is there any special visualization?
- each ontology can be associated with almost arbitrary visualisations; examples included for a biology ontology and for RDFS/OWL itself
Is there any way to render pages from formalized content?
- by using Wiklets, almost any content can be generated from formalized content
|Salzburg Research +
|Coded in
|Java +
|http://ikewiki-demo.salzburgresearch.at + and http://ikewiki-demo.salzburgresearch.at/ +
|Has author
|Sebastian Schaffert +
|Has editing paradigm
|Wiki-syntax +
|http://ikewiki.salzburgresearch.at +
|IkeWiki +
|Sebastian Schaffert. IkeWiki: A Semantic Wiki for Collaborative Knowledge Management + and Sebastian Schaffert, Andreas Gruber, and Rupert Westenthaler : A Semantic Wiki for Collaborative Knowledge Formation +
|Release date
|5 March 2008 +
|None +
|superseded +
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Blazing Needles Reviews
Salt Lake City
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (19 Reviews)
Review by Kristen K.
Wonderful customer service. Fabulous atmosphere. Great hours and availability. My only complaint is they don't carry the cotton yarn I exclusively use when…
Rating: 5
Review by Darv D.
I'm from Los Angeles visiting Salt Lake City and I went into the shop to get a gift for my boyfriend who is a religious knitter. Not knowing anything about…
Rating: 5
Review by Greg J.
My wife spends way too much money and time here (not your fault) They are always professional and nice!
Rating: 5


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Classic Cruising
7 Days, from Boston to Newport
Fondly considered to be the home of yachting in North America, New England's colourful hues and quaint towns provide charming cruising grounds. From the history and hospitality ashore to the stunning coastlines of the mainland and off-lying islands, they offer diverse possibilities.
Day 1 Boston
Rich in history and tradition, Boston successfully combines big-city style with a small-town atmosphere.Spend the day discovering the numerous attractions the city has to offer before you embark on a cruise south.
Day 2 Boston – Plymouth
Regarded as the birthplace of modern America, Plymouth is where the Pilgrim Fathers settled.With that in mind, visit the Mayflower II – a replica of the ship in which the Pilgrims sailed.
Day 3 Plymouth – Provincetown
Cruise across the bay of Cape Cod to Provincetown.Located at the most northerly point of the Cod, the town is edged with sand dunes, forests, beaches and open sea. Discover the Outer Cape cycling along the scenic biking trails.
Day 4 Provincetown – Nantucket Island
The crescent-shaped island of Nantucket is quintessential New England at its best.Take a refreshing dip in the Atlantic Ocean from one of the many beautiful wild beaches that dot the island's coastline. Early evening, berth in the Nantucket Boat Basin and visit the galleries and boutiques of Nantucket Town.
Day 5 Nantucket Island – Martha's Vineyard
An exclusive summer destination, Martha's Vineyard is known for its miles of pristine beaches and rolling countryside.Cruise to the exclusive fishing village at Menemsha Harbour. The cliffs of Gay Head are close by and worth the walk. It is also fun to browse the shops and restaurants ashore.
Day 6 & 7 Martha's Vineyard – Newport
Discover the Newport Mansions, visit the Museum of Yachting, or simply enjoy the scenery with a stroll along Cliff Walk.Considered by many to be the heart of New England, Newport is a bastion of sailing and attracts superyachts from around the world who visit its lively waterfront, ornate mansions, great restaurants and wonderful coastal scenery.


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The STAMPtember release from SSS is so cute this year! I was amazed! Normally I would like just a few things, but this time I like a lot of it. Can't wait to get my order in the mail.
With the little time I had, I did manage for this:
My sister is a pianist and had a bunch of vintage music sheets for my crafty needs. Yes, these were actual music sheets that people had used in the past. I tried to cut around the areas that had pen/pencil marks.
I'm still working on this ombre inking; I'll get better at it over time. As for the sentiment, "feel better soon," I stamped it with some versamark and ran some Perfect Pearls over it.
I used this card and entered in both of their challenges:
- Simon Says Monday Challenge: Stamped and Punched Out.
- Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Use a Stamp and Blog Hop.
Blog hopping has been fun this week. If I don't get to craft, at least I can see what other people are doing. I'm kinda getting inspired to craft and scrapbook, but got no time for now! Ahhh... my crafty fingers are tingling. Hopefully the school year will settle down soon.


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Those living in West Loop all agree: West Loop is the best Loop in Chicago. From the delicious options for dining in to the bustling bar scene and close-knit neighborhood vibe, we couldn't be happier to have set up a clinic in this fun area.
Below is a short list of some of the best living, eating and entertainment spots in the West Loop. Did we forget something? Let us know on Twitter @MedSpring.
- K2 Apartments is the place to choose if you're looking for a dog-friendly living space. Just this past fall, they opened the city's largest dog park which spans half an acre.
- The luxury apartments at Echelon At K Station sit between N Desplaines and Kinzie St. If you're looking for a social, pet friendly and luxury apartment, K Station is perfect!
- Presidential Towers is another solid option for living in the West Loop. It's located right between Madison and Monroe and is noted as being great for "twenty somethings"."
- Pizza: you can't go wrong with build-your-own-pizzas at Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza or a cheap date night at Pizzeria Del Mercato (offers BYOB!)
- Sushi: three top contenders include Butterfly Sushi Bar which offers BYOB, dine-in, take out or delivery, Sushi Dokku which also does take out or delivery and has a rave-worthy Hot Dasiy roll. A final option in the West Loop area is Momotaro on Lake Street, which was voted best new restaurant of the year in Chicago Magazine.
- Cafés: Nohea Café has free Wi-Fi and some of the best food you'll have at a coffee shop in town. Watch out though, they close at 5 pm.
- Learn to brew your own beer at Brew and Grow on Morgan Street
- Swing by Randolph Street Market Festival, which is a (nearly) monthly festival packed with 200+ vendors selling everything from clothes, jewelry and furniture to unique foods and more.
- Mary Bartelme Park is kid and dog friendly, a great way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon
- Get active at the Brooklyn Boulders rock climbing gym on Morgan at Monroe
- For a contemporary, creative experience, swing by on Aspect Ratio on Peoria between Madison and Randolph and view their video art


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By Janhvi Chakraborty
MAD, being an organization working for education, has been providing education to children, albeit learning some from them too. It was, but, lacking a haven of knowledge.
A library.
MAD Mumbai accomplished constructing this rich source of knowledge on the memorable 23rd of September, 2010 all thanks to the generous hand lent out by ATOS Origin, Mumbai. ATOS has been assisting MAD way back from 2010 and, just as well, is continuing to do so. The man of the moment, HR Vice President Mr. Debi Prasad Das, not only helped make this project a success, but also joyously attended it even though he had flown down from Paris on the very same day!
The presence of representatives from the company such as Zarin Bhathena, Manju D'cunha, Theodline Miranda, Murli Menon and Priyanka Mehta made this event exceptionally pleasant and furthermore deepened its importance. They were welcomed with curious eyes, as the kids at YMCA were busy conjecturing the purpose of the empty racks standing tall in front of them. On encountering the books on the table, they assumed they were going to be entertained with a reading session for the day. Joy transformed to sheer bliss as they realized that the books were here to stay.
As an icing on the cake, the eventful day also happened to be Mr. Das's birthday and the YMCA and Snehasadan kids who were present at the event, on acknowledging this, greeted his arrival singing birthday songs. An overwhelmed Mr. Das was glad that he carved out the time to be at YMCA for this event.
He inaugurated the first MAD library in Mumbai as he began setting up books of Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi among other eminent personalities. Following suit, the fellow ATOS members also helped set up the books as the kids looked on at the treasure being laid in front of them. A speech of encouragement by Mr. Das regarding the importance of reading and learning and the success that can be achieved from it was received with applauds from the child audience.
As a token of gratitude for bestowing the kids with the much deserved library, four Snehasadan girls performed a self choreographed dance much to the audience's appreciation. What followed was a comedy stint full of jokes and riddles by one of Snehasadan's comedians as she brought out some hearty laughter with her innocent silliness.
Every milestone in Make A Difference has helped open new gates of learning in the lives of the kids. The creation of the libraries with books in every MAD teaching center across Mumbai is of course another milestone, by all means an important one. What seemed like a hard pressed goal of reaching a count of 500 books, in all reality, now gleams within reach due to the generous donation made by ATOS.


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One of the difficulties the content editors have had is identifying from the tree if the item has a version in their regions language or not. To help with this I suggested a new gutter rendering that would display the flag of the currently selected language for each item that had a version in that language. It turned out to be a very simple process.
To create a new gutter rendering you start by creating a new class that inherits from Sitecore.Shell.Applications.ContentEditor.Gutters.GutterRenderer. (Hint: Sitecore Rocks can help out here!)
Then override the GutterIconDescriptor method to create your own rendering. Just create a new GutterIconDescriptor object and populate the Icon and Tooltip properties. For our purposes I wanted to render the current language flag if the item has a version in that language. So we test for a version in the current language:
if (item.Versions.Count > 0)
If we have a version, create the GutterIconDescriptor object and get the flag icon, we can get this from the item.Language.GetIcon(item.Database); method.
So here is the final code listing for the renderer:
namespace RichardSeal.SitecoreBlog.Exstensions
using System;
using Sitecore.Data.Items;
using Sitecore.Shell.Applications.ContentEditor.Gutters;
public class MyLanguageVersion : GutterRenderer
protected override GutterIconDescriptor GetIconDescriptor(Item item)
if (item.Versions.Count > 0)
var descriptor = new GutterIconDescriptor
Icon = item.Language.GetIcon(item.Database),
Tooltip = String.Format("There are {0} versions in your language", item.Versions.Count)
return descriptor;
return null;
The final thing to do is add the gutter menu option in the core database. This is located in /sitecore/content/Applications/Content Editor/Gutters. Create a new Gutter Renderer item in that folder and add your assembly type.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
That's It For A Bit
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- AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Lovely photos..... Love the dog pics, very chic.ReplyDelete
Lady! You're going away to rest and relax! A glass of wine will keep your hands busy :)ReplyDelete
I can imagine being deflated after a build up to a big craft stall but glad you were able to make a few sales in your home town. I looks like dogs and beards abound in your town, adding a talking point or two to the conversation.ReplyDelete
Good luck with your last minute planning and packing for your trip O.S. How exciting for you. I know you like to sketch to would a very small sketch book be something you could carry with you. You might just find some inspiration along the way.
Enjoy the rest of your week,
Anne xx
P.S. Oh for the life of a cat, live in the moment! :)
As always love your crafty bits and the photo of the cat and dogs! Things to take on holiday - a little notebook to write up about all your travels, stick down tickets for museums and places you visit, maybe. I have no inspiration to offer on the craft front as you are far more able than me!ReplyDelete
Glad you managed to save the day and get a stall going, very enterprising I think.ReplyDelete
I take knitting, I'm working on a jumper and when the cats aren't around I get a lot more done!
Wow! You were very busy! I love your stall and all the goodies on it. Lovely photos of adorable canine visitors, colourful flowers and sceneries. And I find it quite funny about the beard business that your no 1 son trying to achieve : ) good luck with that. And I also love the photo of your furry friend relaxing on the couch. What a tough life! LoL!ReplyDelete
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Looks fab Claire! At least you could rock up to your local at the last minute!!! It was miserable here last saturday!! I have every intention of busting out my canopy and setting up for the Bright sept market but I will be in Echuca the friday night at a dance comp with Grace so it will be an interesting morning on that Saturday racing across country to set up my stall ..... hmmmmm! hope to see you there x DeeReplyDelete
Glad your weekend was not a lost cause and you were able to take your beautiful things to the local market. I always take knitting when I go somewhere. Doesn't take up too much room. Hope you have a wonderful time away!ReplyDelete
We go camping so there is minimal space! I just managed to squeeze in a small bag to make some hexagons for my patchwork, and lots of circles to make Suffolk puffs! Bet you are getting soooo excited! Ada :)ReplyDelete
What a pain to pack all the car up and then be rained off. Still, hope the Sunday market went well. What I used to love about the Sunday market - you set your stall up, stand in one spot and then lots of lovely people come over to you - some buy and some just like to chat a bit before moving on. Love all your pictures.ReplyDelete
A couple of our local agricultural shows were rained off for the first time this year so I know how disappointing it is.ReplyDelete
How exciting to be counting down to your holiday. Your sewing machine will still be there when you get back so make the most of every single minute that you're away. Tigger has exactly the right philosophy....live for the moment!
The wattle and garden flowers are looking beautiful!! I had to chuckle over your son's attempt at a beard. My son did that last spring. LOL I'm his mother and I love him, but it truly looked awful, because it grows too slow and too sparse. Let's wait a couple more years, son. I bet you are getting so excited about your trip!! Embroidery or cross stitch are good travel projects, because the cloth and threads don't take up too much space. And there aren't huge needles involved... like in knitting. Or maybe you could practice making different crocheted lace trims. Once again, the thread and hook wouldn't take up too much room in the suitcase. But something tells me that you will spend so much of your time out sightseeing, that you won't have time for too many projects. Have you met any New York bloggers online that you might be able to visit?ReplyDelete
Glad all that market prep wasn't wasted. xxxReplyDelete
Hi there! I've been a secret admirer of sweet birdy love for a while now, but just wanted to leave a comment and let you know how much I enjoy reading your blog. And I looooooove the wonderful things you make...you are very clever and I feel quite inspired! MezzReplyDelete
Oh a cancelled market can totally deflate your sails but then you have stock ready for the next one, always an upside. Love PosieReplyDelete
No travel tips for you Claire. Have never been to the U.S. My only tip is ... Have a fabulous time and enjoy every minute. The time will pass so quickly you will be back to that Janome before you know it. (hexagons are a good little project that don't take up much room)ReplyDelete
It's a shame Bright market was cancelled, but how lucky that your local one was only the next day!ReplyDelete
Cats sure know how to relax, and Tigger looks an expert at it.
Your stall looks really lovely, especially both the teacosies. It is just as well I don't live in your part of the world as I would not be able to resist buying something. I have got a book out the library on machine embroidery, and just have to get the right bit for my machine. It looks like really creative fun.ReplyDelete
"Bright" sounds like such a cheerful place. And your stall is also very happy-looking. :)ReplyDelete
When I travel, I always take yarn - a few different types - and an assortment of crochet hooks "just in case". If you don't knit or crochet, how about a little paper pieced or hand-pieced quilt project to work on? You could have it all cut out beforehand.
Have a wonderful trip!
P.S. That wattle is beautiful - I've never seen it before.
I'm glad your time packing for your stall wasn't totally wasted, that would have been really annoying, it looks like the sun came out too.ReplyDelete
I think if I were going away I would definitely have to take more than one 'project' as I am so flighty! I would also make sure I had a sketch book, lots of pencils/pens to record all the inspiration you will get when you're away....you'll be a busy bee when you get home again I think!
Now that's a contented cat!
Your stall looks lovely Claire :) Intrigued about your hols - I must catch up on all the blogging news in my absence! xReplyDelete
Life's busy isn't it?......thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
I love hearing from you and will reply via email unless you are set up as a
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On Saturday, September 1st, Laurel, Darrell and Rilo came over bright and early to watch the first Notre Dame game of the season. Kickoff was around 9am because the game was held in Dublin, Ireland! We watched the game, ate breakfast casserole, drank bloody mary's and peach lambic beer, and … course … hung out with Evie! It was a really fun morning – especially because the Irish won, of course 🙂
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A record-breaking Renault Etoile Filante has returned to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, where 60 years ago it set four new world records.
On the 5th September 1956, the Etoile Filante famously clocked up a speed of 308.9kph (192mph) to establish four new world records – two of which still stand to this day.
When the war ended in 1945, French engine manufacturer Turboméca's boss Mr. De Szidlowski, a leading expert in turbine engines, started making small power units for applications such as the famous Alouette helicopter. Eager to raise public awareness on what he considered an immensely promising technology, he approached Renault with a high-profile concept in mind. Renault boss Pierre Lefaucheux commissioned development of an experimental car and formed a highly experienced team of three: project manager Fernand Picard, talented engine specialist Albert Lory, and engineer and test driver Jean Hébert.
The outcome was the Étoile Filante (meaning "shooting star" in French) with a polyester body on a tubular structure and a turbine developing 270hp. The record-breaking car is a prime example of how engineers sought to carry over aircraft technologies into automotive design during the aviation-infatuated period following the Second World War.
With the whistle of the powerful turbine ricocheting around the salt lake of Bonneville, the world speed record had been broken. The Étoile Filante had reached 308.9kph over a kilometre (0.6 miles), and 308.85kph (192mph) over 5 km (3.1 miles), a record that still holds today. Despite its virtues, turbine technology proved ill-adapted to automotive applications, and neither Renault nor any other carmaker would take the concept any further.
Meanwhile, to celebrate 60 years since the Renault Dauphine first went on sale in America, Renault Classic dispatched a Dauphine to Bonneville Speed Week (13-19 August) where Nicolas Prost, driver for Renault e.dams in the FIA Formula E Championship, established a new class record 76.5mph.


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Swiss Game Selection 2013 Ceremony
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The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF), the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and the FONDATION SUISA, organizers of Call for Projects : Swiss Games 2012/2013, have the pleasure of inviting you to the Swiss Game Selection Ceremony, which will take place during the symposium Imaging The Future on
Bits & Beats – Exhibition for three Swiss Game Designer
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Florian Faller, Adrian Stutz and Mario von Rickenbach were invited by the Alexandre Clavel Council to curate an exhibition at the Villa Wenkenhof in Riehen. The vernissage of «Bits and Beats» will take place on Thursday 6th of June at 7pm and will be the opportunity for the Alexandre Clavel council to announce the award handed over to these artists in order to support and promote game design in Switzerland. Congrats!
Bits and Beats: Villa Wenkenhof, June 7th to 9th 2013, 2-6pm
Press Start To Play – Experience Video Games at Spielzeugmuseum Riehen
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Besides showing the cultural and societal impacts of videogames, Press Start to Play will allow the visitors to experience the different aspects of games in depth – while playing. In order to bring videogames to a broader context, the exhibition will show their relation to other media like movies, theater or music. The doors of the Spielzeugmuseum will open on May 24th at 5.30pm and will close with a playable-bar (Spiel-bar in German) later at night
Swiss «Model worlds» at the Computerspiel Museum in Berlin
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Model worlds, a special exhibition shown at the Computerspiel Museum in Berlin, will show works of Swiss visual artist Matthias Zimmermann. His pictures directly deal with the question of the influence of games on the arts. His exploratory productions, mixing digital and analogue techniques, reflect the influence of modern landscapes on the artistic process. The vernissage takes place on May 22nd, 6pm in the presence of the artist.
UCLA Game Art Festival to feature videogames from HEAD Geneva
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For the third year, the UCLA Game Art Festival returns to the Hammer Museum Courtyard. Curated by Eddo Stern, UCLA Design Media Arts Professor, the festival will show cutting edge videogames and interactive installations for one night on May 8th 2013. It will feature artworks produced by students of the Geneva University of Arts and Design (HEAD), which were previously on view in the Game Gazer exhibition at Swissnex San Francisco, and will show results of a recent workshop involving students from Geneva and UCLA at the Game Lab.


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The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, "Pioneering New Paths to the Future" (January 2019)
Policy Proposals and Research Briefs
Rethinking Japan's Foreign Aid: Widening the Scope of Assistance from a Security Perspective
Expanding the Tax Base for a Sustainable Social Security System (Summary, August 2014)
Maritime Security and the Right of Self-Defense in Peacetime: Proposals for a National Security Strategy and the New National Defense Program Guidelines (Summary, May 2014)
Japanese Agricultural Policy: Last Chance for Change (Summary, May 2014)
Promoting Community-Based Primary Care (Summary, November 2012)
- The 2011 accident in Fukushima has deeply shaken the Japanese people's faith in nuclear energy, and the government has been forced to rethink its Basic Energy Plan. If Japan can no longer depend heavily on nuclear energy, the twin imperatives are to secure fossil fuels and expand renewable energy. Specifically, the country should place high priority on securing supplies of natural gas and exploring the practical potential for offshore wind power development.
- Fiscal Forecasting for Responsible Government (Summary, February 2012)
- Deciphering the New National Defense Program Guidelines of Japan—Putting the National Defense Program Guidelines into Practice: Five Proposals from the Tokyo Foundation plus National Defense Program Guidelines for FY 2011 and Beyond (Research brief, January 2012)
- Deciphering the New National Defense Program Guidelines of Japan (Research brief, 2011)
- Japan's Security Strategy toward China (Full text, October 2011)
- The rise of China is rapidly changing the strategic landscape in the Asia-Pacific. Japan's strategy toward China should thus be reformulated, centering around the key concepts of "integration," "balancing," and "deterrence" as the older framework of "engagement" and "hedging" have become outdated.
- China's SCO Policy in the Regional Security Architecture (Research brief, 2010)
- Protecting Our Land from a Post-Quake Fire Sale (Summary, June 2011)
- Problems with Mandatory Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (Summary, January 2011)
- Regional Security Architecture in the Asia-Pacific (Summary, December 2010)
- Renewing Old Promises and Exploring New Frontiers: The Japan-U.S. Alliance and the Liberal International Order (Full text; October 27, 2010)
- The Tokyo Foundation and the Center for a New American Security released a Joint Statement that reviews the achievements of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty since its signing five decades ago and offers policy proposals that the leaders of the two governments should pursue in the years ahead.
- Globalization of Land Resources and Blind Spots in Land Policy (Summary, February 2010)
- What Should and Should Not Be Revised in Postal Reforms (Summary, December 2009)
- Japan's Security: 10 Proposals for the Hatoyama Administration (Full text; November 20, 2009)
- The new Yukio Hatoyama administration has run into a snag over the Futenma relocation issue with Washington. Given the importance of the security relationship with the United States, the Tokyo Foundation has compiled an emergency report offering 10 recommendations on the government's national security policy.
- Agricultural Reform in Japan (Summary, September 2009)
- Preventing "Housing Refugees": A Proposal for a Home-Buying System (Summary, July 2009)
- "Quality Competition" in the Housing Market: Proposal for Amending the Building Standards Law (Summary, June 2009)
- Crisis for Japan's Watershed Forests: Protecting the Country's Forests and Water Cycle from Interests Backed by Global Capital (Summary, May 2009)
- Taxpayer ID Number System Would Benefit All Japanese Citizens (Summary, March 2009)
- Refundable Tax Credit Systems: Toward a "Strong Social Security" (Summary, March 2009)
- Priorities in Japan's Resource and Energy Diplomacy: United States, Russia, and China (Summary, March 2009)
- Japan's New Security Strategy: Multilayered and Cooperative Security Strategy (Full text, February 04, 2009)
- Amid dramatic changes in the security environment surrounding Japan since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Tokyo Foundation is presenting a comprehensive security strategy that incorporates diplomacy, economics, and culture, based on a national strategy for enhancing Japan's interests.
- The Integration of Tax and Social Security Systems: Introducing Refundable Tax Credits (Sumary, January 2009)
- An Eight-Point Proposal for Japan-China Relations (Summary, July 2008)
- Fundamental Nature of Stock Companies and Hostile Takeovers (Summary, June 2008)
- Japan Perspectives, No. 3 (September 2012)
- Japan Perspectives, No. 2 (April 2012)
- Japan Perspectives, No. 1 (March 2012)
- Recent Articles from the Tokyo Foundation Website (September 2011)
- Recent Articles from the Tokyo Foundation Website (July 2011)
- Recent Articles from the Tokyo Foundation Website (May 2011)
- Insights into Japanese Culture and Politics (January 2011)
- Voices from the Sylff Community (October 2011)
- Change in Government: General Election 2009
Japan Perspectives
Japan Perspectives, No. 18 (January 2017)
Japan Perspectives, No. 17 (September 2016)
Japan Perspectives, No. 16 (March 2016)
Japan Perspectives, No. 15 (December 2015)
Japan Perspectives, No. 14 (November 2015)
Japan Perspectives, No. 13 (June 2015)
Japan Perspectives, No. 12 (March 2015)
Japan Perspectives, No. 11 (December 2014)
Japan Perspectives, No. 10 (September 2014)
Japan Perspectives, No. 9 (June 2014)
Japan Perspectives, No. 8 (March 2014)
Japan Perspectives, No. 7 (December 2013)
Japan Perspectives, No. 6 (August 2013)
Japan Perspectives, No. 5 (May 2013)
Unlocking the Potential of the U.S.-Japan-Europe Relationship (November 2013)
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I have to say, I am feeling rather on the apathetic side today, but I shall stroll through that part of my brain, and go straight to the... Roxy, you are dead cringe now. You're 24. Stop acting like a 12 year old who has a crush on one of the Westlife fellas (can't believe I just wrote "fellas". I will admit, it seems the kind of word that sits quite well next to the band Westlife). Anyway. I have a crush. I know. Shock Horror. Me. Me? Yes. Yes I know. Me. The cringe factor is that I am really shy when it comes to my feelings. I think I don't like really telling people how I feel about a person (whether in a friendly or in a "I like you where it smells funny" kind of like (to quote the Bloodhound Gang (first time they have probably EVER been quoted to be honest anyway)). In any case, I don't know the guy per say (he's in my school, 4th year student... and before you start shouting ERRRRR OLDER MAN... I'm the same age as him, I just had to do 2 degrees first), but he did give me a tour of the school (ok, not personally... but well, it felt like it). He isn't really my type (if I were to define my type anyway) but he has something about him which I find... intriguing? (now I feel like I'm in a Jane Austin book... swoon swoon... (argh)) but to be honest, I feel that really he is hot hot hot... and fuck it, yes I'm going to say it. He's hot with two t's. Usher had it right. It's "hott" in here. I'm not going to say anything about him, safe to say he probably has no idea I exist, and I am actually capable to changing direction in order to avoid him (see, told you. This is the reaction of a 12 year old). Unless I am super drunk, and let's be honest, I am never really drunk... I probably won't say anything. I've only ever asked one guy out... didn't turn out great (I'll briefly mention that he is not talking to me at the moment... I think he's too embarrassed. This is a guy we will call X (original? Yes I think so!) (i digress sorry), all my friends think he is super weird and dodgy (but we have been friends for 5 years on and off, he pisses me off). And we have messed around, but I'm not like that. So yeah. Anyway, never liked him, started to have feelings and he started to be weird. My friends personally feel he's chicken. Or doesn't know what he wants. Well I ain't gunna wait!)
So back to super sexy guy from my school (I say school, I mean art school, for adults. You know. Real humans). I haven't seen him in over a week. i think he's either dead, or hibernating. Which, if it's the latter, sucks because winter is a good excuse to get naked inside with someone... but if he is going to be sleeping all winter, not only is my winter gunna suck (I mean even if i never get to see the inside of his bedroom, I would still like to openly drool in his direction from time to time, but hiding behind a cleverly disguised Jane Austin fan... duh!) But, if he does hibernate all winter, then come spring, he will be one horny little sexpot... but he might jump on any skinny french girl and then I'd be dumb. So... I'm thinking of hatching a plan. Except. That isn't me. So... I think I'll just continue my passive aggressiveness and ignore him, and continue my quest for eternal celibacy. If I'm still single in a year, I'll join either a nunnery... or a bordello. I'm betting on the nunnery.
What is truly depressing, is that all my friends have the same discourse of "you are amazing, super cool, bright... I don't know why you're single". Seriously? Last week I even got a "If I were a guy, I would so go out with you". Really? Well. Fuck me oh riley. I'm not looking for prince charming, I'm looking for a guy who has a brain, a sense of humour, can drink a beer, laugh with my friends, and find the right words for me". Now I'm not saying he has to be gorgeous, I tend to go for guys who look "different". But come on, God, don't send me any really obese guys. A little tummy, I'm cool with. A ridiculous hipster moustache? Fine; I'll deal. A guy who cross-dresses on weekends? Fine. Whatever. But holy fuck. Why, why... WHY am I alone?
I don't say this while slashing my wrists, I'm not depressed... I am seriously questioning myself. I want to know. I personally think it's because I'm too much to handle. Guys can't take a girl who doesn't take shit from no one, speaks her mind and is generally a eccentric funky person. But at 24 I still have hope. (I say 24... but it's nearly my birthday! Christmas baby everyone!). How long should I wait until signing my death warrant? Or join a covent? (I can totally rhyme!)
25? 27? 50?
I might have to join an online wedding site. You know like in Russia. I'd be doing it legally too, I mean i already have 2 passports, so I don't even need to pretend to marry some guy just for a European passport, because I have two. That said, if it ends up like in the movies, I'll either be married to a heavily obese farmer... or a axe wielding murderer. I think I'll choose the murdering fuck-head. I'm pretty sure he'd make it a fast death. Or maybe like in Reservoir Dogs, he'll cut one of my ears off (which, i'd then go for the fat farmer, I'll just roll him over with the tractor, or fill his gullet with boiled eggs. Fat bastard probably wouldn't even choke. Probably slowly chew each one and ask for more).
Still. Need a plan. Mmmmm fuck it. I'm gunna flash the sexy guy from school (by the way, totally found him on Facebook... the guy has two youtube accounts as well, so I can perv on him from the comfort of my own flat... Now I sound weird).
Logging off. Need to make eggs. (I joke. It will be hot chocolate (no lactose, it will be soy)).
p.s. If the sexy guy from my school, in 4th year happens to pass by and read this (which is doubt, come on... he has never spoken to me)... I'm not a sociopath. I am just very shy and scared of making any decisions that will hurt me).


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Baking is the ultimate stress reliever. No matter how sleep deprived, busy or cranky I am, I always have time for cooking up sweet treats. There is truly nothing better than the mechanics of baking - the chopping, stirring, folding, melting, beating - to slow the mind. This recipe is perfect for this. The initial chopping of the chocolate, cranberries and pistachios calms you as you focus on the beautiful constrasting colours - creamy white, deep ruby red and jade green. The best part, though? The almost instant aroma of baked goods filling the house. Pair one of these monsters with a tall iced coffee and some quiet time shared between you and a good book...heavenly.
Jewelled Jumbo Cookies
250g unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups demerara sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups SR flour
1/2 cup white chocolate, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Beat together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well in between. Sift in flour and combine to form a crumbly dough mixture. Fold through the chocolate, cranberries and nuts. Use 1/3 cup to scoop out cookie dough. Push together in hands and form into a thick disc. Space cookies 5cm apart on lined baking trays and bake for 15 minutes. Makes 15 cookies.
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