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I Have a Naughty Side
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tinman3099 36-40, M 1 Jan 6, 2016
Ksboo 22-25, F 12 Responses 53 Oct 24, 2015
Actually, I don't really.Which makes me sad, because I really, really want one. Anybody have one I can borrow to try out?
Woody6 41-45, M 2 Responses 1 Dec 28, 2015
I Let A Young Girl Play With My PenisI was babysitting for my mom's friend so they could both go out for a few drinks. I was at my mom's house and he daughter who I thought was old enough to look after herself was brought round to spend the evening with me. I was in my early twenties and would rather have gone out...
bunnihopper 26-30, M 32 Responses 82 Jul 21, 2012
Just look at my profile!Don't block me though you never know what you might be missing!
I do have a naughty side of methat few know about. Only a few that have been with me sexually know how naughty I can be. Very few!
sexyalyssagurl 41-45, T 6 Responses 15 Mar 8, 2016
I feel like the luckiest woman in the historyof the world. I cheated. I got my rocks off with some guy. It was fun and exciting and bad and naughty and did I mention exciting? But I didn't want to leave my husband. I just wanted some fling. Something to satisfy these intense sexual urges I was having and wasn't getting...
Paula1111111 31-35, F 41 Responses 128 Jul 29, 2015
Who's in for a fun chat !! Ask and say anything u want :)
I want to feel you against me,your hand glide along my sweet curves. Let me hear you whisper in my ear that you want me. Wake me from my drowsy state and wrap your arms around me. Pull my body next to yours and give me all I crave. As my heartbeat quickens, bury your lips into the back of my neck and as...
lanie4556 46-50, F 17 Responses 62 Sep 13, 2015
It's not a bad thing we all are a little justsome like to express more than other. Long as you don't force it on anyone and both are of legal age then I personally don't see a problem
Englishandproud 26-30, M 1 Response 1 Mar 12, 2016
Someone said to me "Great minds think alike" Ilooked at them and thought you dirty bastard!
BigNJ76 41-45, M 12 Dec 27, 2015
Warning! If you get a message fromTypicalSubGirl asking if you are looking for a sub, she is only 15 despite her profile claiming 18-21
Christuner666 31-35, M 1 Response 3 Jan 6, 2016
But only my better half ever gets to seeand experience it and only my closest friends ever get to hear about it. Assuming they care to, all in good adult-oriented fun. lol
CarverReturns 26-30, F 5 Responses 30 Mar 21, 2016
Two words can form the most sensualand sexual sentence known to man. Whats even more amazing is the ability to communicate it with out uttering a single word. Actions truly do speak louder than words - they can literally scream sometimes.
Jcpr63 51-55, M 4 Responses 4 Mar 8, 2016
Walked all day in my gypsy summer dress ,panty less , made some visit and public places , sitting a bunch of people all day. And the thought of going commando, was driving me insane , I was actually dripping on my legs , had to go clean up in the bathroom twice, played with my self in both times, took photos and sent...
Gemma3sahara 36-40, F 25 Responses 120 Jun 25, 2015
I have a very naughty side just nobody knowsabout it and nobody has ever asked to see it
paulc194 26-30, M 2 Jan 10, 2016
A Surprise VisitAfter receiving a very firm promise of a visit from a cute boy I met at school, I was elated and planned a surprise for him. I rushed home after school, quickly put a bottle of good wine to chill, then showered. As I was about to leave the bathroom to bell rang, I glanced at wall...
Stacy8989 18-21, F 45 Responses 59 Dec 11, 2010
I like to be desired,like every woman does. I read that statement somewhere and I do admit it is true. Each woman wants to feel she is attractive, and that she has something men desire. Obviously, our bodies are the drive for many, but perhaps some want to see how naughty our minds are.
Dieudonneso 26-30, F 7 Responses 43 Mar 18, 2016
I'm so horny right now,I'm thinking about going into the restroom to rub one out while at work.
K, I have a boyfriendand I love him very much actually. I'm not "in love" per say, but I'm pretty sure it's mutual. I mean I don't think he's in love with me either, but we love each other. We get along well. We care for each other and have a healthy relationship overall. My issue is.........I...
NatashaZ 36-40, F 13 Responses 66 May 3, 2015
Yes I might be a working professional....but that doesn't mean I can't ever be naughty...
DocMcSizzle 26-30, F 37 Responses 80 Sep 6, 2015
I Knew This Would Be Fun!!! I had been going crazy lately spring cleaning. I got up early and went from one room to another cleaning and changing from the winter drab stuff, to the brighter spring things. My husband was still sleeping as I did my thing. All the doors and windows were...
Plywithmenow 36-40, F 31 Responses 67 Apr 23, 2014
Who doesn't want to have some pervy fun everynow and again. Besides Asexuals of course.
jarocho 22-25, M 0 Mar 18, 2016
Dockers Don't LieI have got to learn to shut up. Someday I am going to just cross the line and be put out on an ice floe like the Eskimos used to do to old people. Can't say I would blame anyone. I have this wonderful new boyfriend, Jim. He's just about perfect, so naturally I try to mess things...
sarahcantstop 26-30, F 37 Responses 74 Oct 15, 2013
edgethane 46-50, M 6 Feb 15, 2016
any sexy middle aged men want to send me somepics to get off on ;)
wildatheart1 22-25, F 16 Responses 31 Jan 6, 2016
I do... But with my faceas my profile pic in not going to share what it is lol.
SwedishDoll 18-21, F 9 Responses 30 Feb 21, 2016
TEASING THE BOYS!!! My husband called on his way home from work, and let me know he'd be home shortly. He had stopped for a drink after work, and met a great contact for future business. He's very good at networking. He told me they were both coming back to the house, and...
Plywithmenow 36-40, F 21 Responses 50 Apr 1, 2014
Well, we make love every dayand have done so for many years, does that count? We actually keep this entirely to ourselves, no one knows who we are here and no one who knows us has any clue that we do this. The only reason to write about it here is to suggest to others that there are many worse things...
pdqsailor1 51-55, M 1 Response 4 Mar 21, 2016
I have one hell of an interesting perv-ertedside. I like sëx like most individuals but my thoughts on sèx are all about pleasure. I focus on the other person to the point that they have uncontrollable or.gasm.s. I just love to please to be honest with you. I feel woman are goddess that should be worshiped and pleased...
John2526 36-40, M 1 Mar 27, 2016
What a coincidence that it's eternally attachedto my fun side :p
Anticipation of what's to come... Rough or gentle? I hope rough. I want to feel him take me and bind my wrists while he kisses me. Not a normal kiss. A kiss where he bites my lips and devours me like I'm his last meal. Then, flipping me over, a** in the air I'm poised. With a hard smack I feel his hand...
From the outside looking in,I have the perfect life. A loving husband, a healthy daughter, an excellent job and a nice house. I'm the picture perfect sports mom sitting at every sporting event cheering her child on. The mom that packs the snacks, provides the drinks, and makes the cute little hair bows...
After having so much fun teasing my collegecutie, not to mention getting extremely hot, another opportunity came up. When I told my husband about the pool episode, he got hotter than I've seen in a while.My husband had left for work, and my college hottie from next door knocked around 10:30am. He told me that he was...
Plywithmenow 36-40, F 23 Responses 64 Apr 22, 2014
Our divorced single Momthat lives next door has raised three boys. She did a fantastic job!! Her oldest is in his 2ND year of college and just got home for the summer. The 2 younger ones, 16, and 14, flew to stay with their Dad. The last time the oldest came home from college, I didn't know he was...
Plywithmenow 36-40, F 50 Responses 111 Apr 25, 2014
I would love to share more of my naughty sidebut EP Allie seems to be a prude you know what about some things.
Releasinginyour 31-35, M 0 Mar 5, 2016
rjr93 22-25, M 0 Mar 3, 2016
Let me sit on your lapand whisper you dirty things in your ear. Look at me while I'm biting my lower lip and let me make you crazy without touching me.
TheSubmissiveX 18-21, F 17 Responses 95 Aug 11, 2015
i usually am rather shyand noone would suspect it.. but i have an affair with a neighbor... he is married and his daughter is actually in my class
every night before I go to bedand every morning after I wake up, I **********. I do it a lot. when I'm home alone, after I take a shower, at a friends house, when I'm driving, in a public restroom. I think I have a problem...
Hubby's Friends Stood Over Me!! I was sitting on the den floor going through the Sunday paper. Looking for sales, and cutting coupons before I went grocery shopping. It was a nice relaxing, lazy day. My hubby was golfing with a few friends, and that is about a 6 hour trip for him with...
Plywithmenow 36-40, F 36 Responses 65 Apr 8, 2014
Barely Dressed On A Summer DayThe air is still warm, the weather delightful. Makes one want to show off a bit. Yesterday I decided to test the teasing waters a little. I put on my newest, shortest, tightest shorts – those ones that you don't dare wear any underwear with because it would just look bad to...
DixieTits 36-40, F 35 Responses 62 Aug 25, 2012
Any women want to send me picsbefore EP closes? Maybe some Skype fun? One last chance ;)
secretlyhonest1 26-30, M 1 Response 1 Apr 21, 2016
All good girls have a naughty side.I like to be naughty and deserve hard spankings from my master.
TheSubmissiveX 18-21, F 7 Responses 60 Aug 11, 2015
Time for another "ask anything" post.I'm feeling naughty, so ask anything.
emmsbody 18-21, F 25 Responses 52 Nov 16, 2014
I can be very naughty at times.:) would you be naughty with me
marriedguy67 46-50, M 1 Dec 31, 2015
First Taste And I'm HookedI was at a party hosted by one of my boyfriend's friends in their enormous three story house. We'd gone our own separate ways to mingle after arriving and I had somehow found myself upstairs chatting with this REALLY attractive black guy. He was tall, handsome and quite charming...
curlysusie 26-30, F 31 Responses 63 Jul 14, 2013
No One Knows Just How Naughty...I really am. Good girl exterior. Family and friends think I'm so normal...but I really have a kinky naughty side that I love to share with a select few people in this world.
americanwitch 36-40, F 36 Responses 47 Jul 19, 2012
Very naughty!Positively sinful!Oops!I'm sorry! I am so naughty!
Banyousbabe 22-25, F 42 Responses 77 Feb 21, 2016
I might be sitting on a busor train... See a guy opposite looking at me, and separate my knees a little more so he looks up my skirts..... It's a wonderful feeling! I just love being naughty!
Skjeggstad 22-25, F 14 Responses 47 Nov 19, 2014
Orally YoursMmm long and hot wet strokes Make me squirm with your tongue Devour my essence hungrily Lick me till I'm dry, it's an all day job. I promise I will return the favor.
fungirlmmm 46-50, F 141 Responses 275 Aug 25, 2013
While The Boyfriend's Away!!!A few weeks ago it was one of my closest friend's birthdays and so she decided to celebrate it by having a big party at her parents house, complete with pool and barbecue, and entirely free as they were away on holiday. The weather was scorching, the drinks were flowing (mojitos...
curlysusie 26-30, F 19 Responses 49 Jul 10, 2013
my naughty side can come out at any time!in public a lot! i enjoy being naughty or when I'm drunk!= is when it really shows up!
fancyshelkiss 46-50, F 21 Responses 56 Aug 5, 2015
I have been home for the past few days,and it is difficult to be naughty, although I have still been semi successful. I am gone now, so back to naughtyville.
TheGreatKate 22-25, F 22 Responses 80 Dec 28, 2015
I'm intrigued by the idea of naked parties &sex parties. I liked this guy's article though. http://www.outfrontonline.com/lifestyle/relationships-sexuality/naked-party-vs-sex-party/
SaundraMae 31-35, F 5 Responses 29 Mar 1, 2016


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- 61 years old
- Date of birth: Jan 6, 1948
- Date of passing: Jul 24, 2009
|Let the memory of Jill be with us forever
"Happy Birthday Jilly,you are so missed.We love and miss you dearly.Please dance and celebrate your Birthday January 6th"
"My friend from many many years ago, I remember the good times and oh yes the naughty times ( Santa would be mad ) You will be missed forever, however Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel. Dance, sing, and always watch over all of your family who miss you beyond words."
"Jill you are missed dearly everyday my Corky and I you will never be forgotten we miss you"
"Missing you Jilly"
"Jilly, never met you but heard such good things about you from your sister Susan, may you rest in peace in heaven..."
"Love you Jilly"
"Jilly you are the best!!! You are missed everyday by Billy and I.You were the best sister I could have ever had,you were always their for me,I miss you so much.I hope your dancing,fishing and crabbing up there!! Your entire family misses you,especially Ashley MacDowell.So for now rest my beautiful sister.I love and miss you more then you'll ever know!! Your sister Susan Friedhoff Olman.God in heaven please take good care of my sister."
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Kraft not happy as No.2
Bayern Munich's Thomas Kraft has said he will not stay at the club if they sign Manuel Neuer.
Last Updated: 24/02/11 1:52pm
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Thomas Kraft has said he will not stay at the club if they opt to sign Germany number one Manuel Neuer.
Kraft made a string of good saves to deny Inter on Wednesday as Bayern gained revenge for their UEFA Champions League final defeat last season with a 1-0 win in the last 16 at the San Siro.
The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and would like to stay at the club he graduated through the academy with.
But he has come clean in stating that he would not be happy playing second fiddle to Neuer should he arrive at the Allianz Arena.
"If Neuer comes, then I will go. It wouldn't make any sense to stay," Kraft was quoted as saying in Bild.
Bayern president and German legend Frank Beckenbauer, as well as international team-mate Phillip Lahm, have admitted that the temptation to bring in Neuer could be too good to miss.
"Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper in the world for me. If he is available, you have to get him," said Beckenbauer on Sky television.
Lahm added: "Kraft is a huge talent, but Neuer is world class."
Neuer's contract comes to an end in the summer of next year, but his club Schalke may be forced to cash in now so as not to run the risk of losing their star shot-stopper on a free transfer.
Reports from the British press suggest that Neuer is a leading candidate to take over Edwin van der Sar's place once he retires at Manchester United at the end of the season.


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BofA picks Pascarella as Australian chief executive
Bank of America has appointed Thomas Pascarella as country executive for Australia.
Pascarella will report to Colm McCarthy, president of Asia. Pascarella joined Bank of America in 2002 and worked as a senior corporate finance officer in Australia.
Chew made deputy CEO ...
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Figured I'd also leave the original thread so Observer can have her thread back, lol. :3
I have begun a similar challenge of Nuzlocking (?) in Emerald, a game I have never played to completion in any of its incarnations. I'm going with basic rules and ignoring any house rules for mine, as proven so far with my major potioning and surplus of Poochyenas.
I used a +roll 3 on the MUSH to decide my starter, and thus began my journey with Riptide, a fun little Mudkip with a flair for bashing into others. The journey began with a smooth start and an easy win over May, but the war against the world has only just begun.
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Petalburg Woods
Riptide, Lv. 9 Male Mudkip
Ruffles, Lv. 6 Female Poochyena
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Dr Peter Knight CBE DL
Peter is a former Vice Chancellor of Birmingham City University (until 2007).
Whilst a lecturer at Plymouth Polytechnic he was elected National President of NATFHE.
From 1990 - 1994 he was a member and subsequently Chair of the Colleges Employers' Forum which acted for Colleges and Universities in negotiating staff pay and conditions.
He has served on a number of National Committees determining policy in higher education including the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council and the Teacher Training Agency.
He has been involved for many years in the work of Housing Associations including the Chairmanship of the Prime Focus Housing Group. He is currently a member of Wolverhampton Homes.
Since 2007 he has held the appointment as a Local Government Boundary Commissioner for England. From 2004 – 2010 he was a member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body. In 2001 he was appointed by the Prime Minister as Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body.
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By Stuart Shea
Carlos Zambrano
Has pitched like bat guano
For the last two seasons or so.
Now Carlos Zambrano
Is the talk of the tawn-o
Since his little dugout show.
If Carlos Zambrano
Just wants to be gone-o
Many Cub fans will open the door.
"Cause Carlos Zambrano
Is making us pond'o
Whether he just can't pitch any more.
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Adelaide captain Taylor Walker has expressed sympathy for Essendon's plight after the Crows showed them no mercy in their AFL mismatch.
The Crows demolished the Bombers by 112 points, meaning more pressure on coach James Hird as Essendon continue a review of the football department.
Essendon will hold a monthly board meeting on Thursday.
Walker is the latest Adelaide player to comment on how dispirited their opponents were during the Etihad Stadium match.
"It's very sad to see such a great club struggling," Walker told Triple M.
"I don't want to go into it too much, but they seemed to be disagreeing a lot on the field and probably not playing for each other as you'd probably like.
"So we … took full advantage of that.
"You do feel for the individuals."
Also on Monday, former Essendon premiership captain Tim Watson said he hoped the club would wait until the review is completed before deciding on Hird's future.
Hird is contracted for another year and wants to stay on as coach.
But he conceded after Saturday's debacle that others might not agree with him.
"I would like to see the club complete its review before that decision is made. It's about everything," Watson told SEN.
"Of course, central to the review to the way the team is performing is the role of the coach.
"Do the players believe in the coach's message? Do they understand the coach's message? Is he getting it through to the players? Do the players believe?"
The WADA appeal against 34 current and past Essendon players undoubtedly has affected player morale.
The Bombers had three wins and three losses before WADA announced the appeal in May – since then they have won only twice in 13 games.
"The WADA thing still hangs over their head," Watson said.
"Whether you change the coach or not that is still there, and still a problem for everybody at the club.
"That's one of the major problems here."


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Noppharat Thara GPS coordinates (west side): N 8.045165, E 98.779147
The main (east-side) beach of Nopparat Thara is located around 20km from Krabi Town and 25km from Krabi airport. The airport bus route goes along the main beachfront road; fares are the same as to / from Ao Nang (150 Baht per person); taxis will also charge 600 Baht to / from the airport.
Tuk-tuks can be found outside most beach area hotels. They charge a flat rate 40 Baht per person to Ao Nang Beach for a 2 – 5 minute drive. Hotels further out in Klong Haeng village usually provide their own shuttle service to and from the beach and Ao Nang.
At the end of this beach, on the mouth of the river that divides Nopparat Thara in two, is the Ao Nang pier. This is the departure point for most day trips in the area. There are also direct ferry connections from here to the islands of Phi Phi, as well as Lanta and Phuket in high season. Longtail boats can be chartered to visit the local islands.
The other (western) side of Noppharat Thara beach is 30km from Krabi Town and about 15 – 20 minutes drive from Ao Nang. It is also possible (before 6pm) to take a longtail boat across the river from and to the Ao Nang side of the beach; this takes about 10 minutes.
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Meat factories face vet strike disruption
Fears work-to-rule in plants will be ratcheted up over row
Meat factories face serious disruption this week after vets began a work-to-rule action in plants across the country yesterday.
The dispute centres on the Department of Agriculture's attempt to reduce the cost of their meat inspection service by rationalising the roles of vets by bringing in their own specially trained agricultural officers.
The ratcheting up of the row will be a concern for farmers with stock fit for slaughter over the coming weeks.
While the work-to-rule action only started on a very limited basis yesterday, it is expected to be extended to all the major meat plants today. The dispute could progress to an all-out strike following a recent ballot by the vets' union, Veterinary Ireland.
Plants that have already implemented some of the cost-saving measures that the Department is attempting to roll out will be the main targets of any strike action. It is believed that this includes many of the plants of the three big meat processors, AIBP, Dawn and Kepak.
The work-to-rule is likely to slow down kill-lines in plants. Many vets currently assist the flow of carcasses by carrying out extra trimming where required in the case of faecal or abscess contamination.
Depending on the line, a work-to-rule scenario could slow down throughput by as much as 30pc. Factory management are likely to compensate for this with longer days or extra shifts. No disruption in the overall supply of meat is likely unless the dispute escalates further.
Veterinary Ireland representatives did not meet with Department officials last week, despite a statement from the Department that the union had "been written to and invited in for discussions".


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16 September 2011
Feel the rain on your skin
Shorts- big bang vinatge belfast
This was taken a while ago in Coleraine,where alot of others coming soon were taken. I really love these shorts but its coming into winter so i dont think i can pull them off as much without turning blue. The top is my boyfriends,he didnt want to let me wear it cause it was dirty but then he did,cause hes nice.
Bugsy x
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Dont go,please stay,you are the only thing i need to get by
PLaysuit-urban outfitters ( not even mine! )
Shoes-charity shop
This was what i wore to a photo shoot on Tuesday,Its nicolas,shes nice letting me wear it. it was totally freeeeezing. Eimear came with,that made it a lot lot better. it was fun with her there. Then i met my boyfriends friends and he saved me a slice of pizza. It was lovely.
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Catalina Botero is the Colombian in front of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the IACHR. It has been six long years during which she has continued in her efforts to protect the right to information, which she considers sacred and cornerstone of a healthy democracy. That effort, however, has earned her serious confrontations with governments in the region, particularly in Ecuador and Venezuela, where she is almost considered public enemy number one. In an interview with TIME, Botero takes stock of her management. While recognizing breakthroughs in some countries, argues that several free press is in "critical condition". Despite being one of the youngest Commission rapporteurs, she has generated much controversy.
Why is this office necessary?
Because the right to freedom of thought and expression is not only a fundamental human right, but a guarantee for the protection of other rights. Because free press is essential to control the abuses of power, human rights violations and corruption. Because sometimes all you have is your right to speak, to take to the streets to demonstrate your interests and needs. Because without freedom of expression there cannot be a true public deliberation, and without deliberation no participation or democracy is possible.
And how is this democratic health? What worries you the most?
Organized crime and its harmful alliances with some local authorities is the main regional challenge to freedom of expression. Taking conservative estimates, since 2000, more than 220 journalists have been killed for reasons possibly related to the exercise of their profession, and hundreds more have been threatened, attacked or displaced. This, in most cases, makes the stories that have never be investigated unknown to societies that do not have the information to act promptly. Usually, these crimes are not investigated, and thus impunity and self-censorship is required and further research is generated. Moreover, some states have laws and autocratic policies promoted, creating a difficult situation for the exercise of freedom of expression.
What states are you referring to?
As for violence, to countries like Mexico, Colombia, Brazil or Honduras, the cumulative figures of violence against journalists are worrying. In this issue, we should highlight the mechanism of protection of journalists in Colombia and the creation of mechanisms in other states. A violence with high level of impunity for these crimes, although the states have sufficient mechanisms to prosecute those who did it. This task, long-delayed, should be a priority if you really want to face serious threats such as that posed by organized crime.
On the institutional weakness in countries like Venezuela or Ecuador, critics of government policies lack collateral to do so without fear of prosecution. The press, in particular, is in a critical condition.


text: Human Rights Observatory Political Crisis Escalates in Iraq's Kurdistan Region The prime minister of Iraqi Kurdistan removed four ministers from his cabinet on Monday and the speaker of parliament was barred from entering the capital in an escalating political crisis that threatens to destabilise the region. The parliament speaker and ministers are all members of the Gorran party, which the dominant Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) accuses of orchestrating violent protests that resulted in five deaths. The unrest is the most serious the relatively peaceful...Read complete article© Voice of America - Monday, October 12, 2015


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Homemade Cheez-its
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- 8 oz
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Tbsp
- cold butter
- 2 Tbsp
- shortening
- 1 tsp
- kosher salt
- 1 c
- flour
- 2 Tbsp
- ice cold water
How to Make Homemade Cheez-its
- 1With a mixer in medium, combine cheese, butter, shortening and salt.
- 2Add in flour and mix on low (the dough will be dry).
- 3Add the water in a slow stream just until dough forms a ball (you don't want it wet).
- 4Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 5Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6On a well floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin square (less than 1/8").
- 7With a pastry wheel, cut into 1" squares and use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each.
- 8Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.


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If you want to start at the beginning of 2014 our Assignment #1 – Understanding your Aperture. If you want to jump right in check out this week's photography assignment!
If you're curious as to what Learn by Doing Photography is all about read on!
What is "Learn by Doing" all about?
There is so much to learn about photography, but the only way we're going to get there is by picking up our camera and taking pictures! That is what started these weekly challenges called "Learn By Doing Photography" to help push us forward in photography! To do exactly that… learn… by doing!
A few facts about Learn By Doing:
Do you have to pay to do any assignments or sign up? Absolutely not!
Do you have to do every single assignment? Absolutely not! If you want to do one great! If you're too busy this week try for next week no obligation what so ever! It's suppose to be a fun way to push forward!
How often do you post new assignments? I will have a new one up every Friday!
Does it matter if I enter it on FaceBook/DigitalCamFan or DigitalCamFan.com? Either one the point is to get out there and take pictures!
If you enter your picture on FaceBook/DigitalCamFan just add to the wall! Even if it has nothing to do with the assignment perhaps you took a picture you would love to share… post away!
If you enter your picture on DigitalCamFan.com you would enter it at the bottom of a Learn By Doing post. At the bottom of each post there is a link that says *You are next… Click here to enter! Go ahead and click there to enter. You will be directed to a page that says LinkyTools on the top of the page.
What is LinkyTools? Linky tool is just a tool I use to add your picture to the bottom of the Learn By Doing post. That way anyone can click on your thumbnail and be directed to your site where your picture is at. Anyone can comment on your picture and together we can form a community of people all interested in the same thing… the love of photography!
How do I use this Linky Tool? There will be four questions when you arrive on the page. You will be asked to enter
Step 1 – Link to – This is where you enter the URl where you picture is located.
Step 2 – Caption or Title – Whatever your heart desires as long as it's less than 15 characters.
Step 3 – Your email and your name (optional)
Step 4 – If you want to decide what your thumbnail will look like use "Let me crop my own picture" if you don't care choose "auto crop my image" The reason you have to do that step is a thumbnail is an exact square and your picture probably isn't so to stay uniform on the thumbnails below the picture you need to crop it. Click on from the web and it will take the picture off the link you used on step 1. If there are more then one picture on that page you will be given the option as to which one you want to use.
Once you enter that information a thumbnail of your photo will be posted at the bottom of the Learn By Doing post!O.k. that sounded kinda complicated, but it really isn't! After you try it once you will see how incredible easy it is!
Do I have to have a blog when using linky tool? You can have a blog or a flickr account wherever you have your pictures online. If you don't have either of those then I would suggest signing up for a Flickr account so you can share all your amazing photos! It's simple and fun and more important free! Or start a blog if you have questions about either don't hesitate to email me!
Do I need a DSLR camera to participate? Use whatever you have digital SLR, point and shoot or camera phone! Anything will work!
Can I edit my photos? Go for it!
What if I have more questions? Email me I would love to chat!
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Stocks Are Up, So It Must be Another Slow Day
The S&P 500 and the Dow are both in the green, albeit modestly Tuesday, and once again it's happening on uninspiring volume. This trend has been ammunition for both the bulls and the bears. Bears argue it show's no conviction behind the buying and bulls say underinvested investors will have to play catch up, driving stocks still higher.
Vadim Zlotnikov, chief market strategist at AllianceBernstein Investments, notes that an inverse relationship between the direction of stock prices and volume is relatively new. In the past, stocks have tended to rise on heavier trading than when they fall. Here's a neat chart from Zlotnikov that shows how times have changed.


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Best Cases for Playbook Tablets | Covers & Skins for Playbook Tablets
Cases for Playbook tablets shield your Blackberry Playbook screen from scratches & debris. Discover the best skins, cases & covers for Playbook tablets here.
If you're thinking about buying the new Blackberry Playbook tablet, you need to spend some time browsing the cases for Playbooks that are available in the stores.
Cases, covers, and skins were designed for a number of different reasons. The most important of which is that they keep your portable electronic devices safe. This goes for your tablet PC, your mp3 player, and your cell phone. With a Blackberry Playbook skin, cover, or case, you can keep it protected from dust, dirt, scratches, and other harm.
It's also really easy to find cases for Playbooks. Companies are already producing (and selling, in some cases) skins, cases, and covers for Playbook tablets. And the closer we get to the release date, the more of them we'll see on the shelves.
You will be able to take your pick, when the time comes, of different skins, covers, or cases for Playbook fun.
Skins for Blackberry Playbook: What Kinds Are There?
The variety of cases, skins, and covers for Blackberry Playbook tablets is out of this world. If the array of different products out there will be anything like that for Apple's iPad, then you can expect to find whatever it is you're looking for. Honestly, you can try to imagine that most bizarre case, cover, or skin imaginable, and know that you'll be able to browse online, and in a matter of just a few short moments, find exactly that.
For those of you who aren't aware of the current case, cover, and skin climate for tablets & phones, let's take a moment to discuss what they are.
These are protective and, most times, attractive accessories for your new Blackberry Playbook that keep the device from harm, as well as make it easier for you to carry and transport.
Some of them even come with front covers that flip over into a Playbook case stand, making it easier to watch movies and television shows or to display photo slide shows to family and friends.
Cases for Playbook tablets come in a variety of styles, and are made from a variety of different materials, including:
- Plastic
- Silicone
- Leather
- Carbon Fiber
They also come in different colors and constructs, sometimes designed specifically by contemporary artists and sometimes featuring icons from popular culture. Cases for Playbook tablets are as varied as T-shirts: there's literally something for everyone.
Covers for Playbook: How Much Will They Cost you?
This is a question that's difficult to answer. First of all, we just don't know yet because the Playbook has yet to be released.
And second of all, if the product lineup of cases for Playbooks is anything like that for the iPad, then it's far too vast to give you a precise dollar amount.
Different materials cost different amounts, so a carbon fiber case is going to be much more expensive than a silicone one.
The bottom line is that there will be a design and price tag for everyone, no matter what budget you're trying to keep. Be sure to bookmark this site & return when the Playbook release date draws nearer. You'll find something, guaranteed.
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Johannesburg - Shares of Pioneer Food are down 6 percent after the company flags full-year earnings would rise by more than 20 percent, but warned its South African consumers were still under significant pressure.
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Uday Bhawalkar, Vocal
Uday Bhawalkar is a standard bearer for Dhrupad, and a strong force in its growing recognition and popularity. Uday believes that when immersed in the note and raga, the self disappears and music takes on its own existence; the principle of 'darshan'. These values are helping him on the path of devotion to Dhrupad. Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of North Indian classical music and Uday maintains its majesty and subtle nuances. Dhrupad is a living and evolving classical music tradition. Uday has developed a unique style deeply embedded in raga ras and bhaav.
Uday believes in gaining the state of "sahaj", being equally at ease in concerts large or small. While teaching, Uday creates a nurturing environment and continues to bring new life to the ancient tradition of Dhrupad. For Uday, every musical act is a blessing and a stage in his life's journey.
Hear Pandit Uday Bhawalkar:
Wasifuddin Dagar, Vocal
Wasifuddin Dagar is son and nephew of the Dagar brothers, Ustad N. Zahirudin and Ustad N. Fayazuddin Dagar, and is a sought after dhrupad singer. He is President of the Dhrupad Society, which is exclusively dedicated to the promotion and presentation of Dhrupad gayaki in all its varied and rich facets. Being born in the Dagar family, the preservers of dhrupad for 19 generations, and the creators of Dagarbani dhrupad, Wasifuddin Dagar considers it his duty and responsibility to carry forward the Dhrupad tradition. Hear from Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar:
My interest in dhrupad… or rather I took my first breath in dhrupad atmosphere through my family. The family which has not just inspired its family but that has inspired countless music lovers into the genre. I was born in such a family in which it is very difficult to distinguish who is better and who is best. Because all eight members in the previous generation in the Dagar family were and are my inspiration, my pathfinders, my path-givers… to say dhrupad is my life, I think it is too small to say!
Dhrupad is the Source, dhrupad is an energy, dhrupad is a bliss which enlightens not just the body, not just the soul but the being, where being is existence and existence is not limited to just one era. Dhrupad is contemporary, it is relevant in all periods of time. I salute my ancestors… rather my salute is to ancestors of ancestors who have given us the unfinished line to be continued, to be part of this huge grid which is energizing not just the Green Planet, not just the Green but also the Blue Planet, the watery planet which has its say in utterance into the universe. This is what dhrupad is to me. For me, through me, with me. Billions of bows to our ancestors and forefathers who have given us the feel of touch, the essence of aesthetics of this gayaki.
Listen to Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar:
Gundecha Brothers, Vocal and Pakhawaj
Gundecha Brothers, Umakant, Ramakant and Akhilesh Gundecha are artistes, teachers and philosophers who are making Dhrupad popular all over the world. They run Dhrupad Sansthan in Bhopal, an institution which welcomes all who want to learn. Here, they express their relationship to Dhrupad through "Sur" and "Rag".
When Sur comes into existence,
it unfolds
a uniquely constructed form
in the design of nature,
with its own space in
the grand harmony.
It creates a flame
of an ever-increasing brightness
and a definite structure
of consonance.
In our effort to understand Sur,
we rush
to assign meaning to it.
We translate,
this contentment
that we receive from the Sur
into a meaning relevant in our world.
(The world of words, for instance, Ras, Bhav.)
We draw a curtain across this fierce light
only to dilute its essence
so it becomes easier for us to see.
Without realizing that it
cannot be named,
we give it the attributes joy, sadness, yearning…
to have the courage
to stand before the Sur
and witness its creation and fire thereafter,
to accept
its intensely beautiful bareness
to allow
without our participation or interference,
this is task.
We know
its power and truth are what
we are unable to stand and watch.
Its radiance is clearly too radiant.
And, in the general playfulness of nature,
every pure note
that comes into being
also creates a field of Maya around it.
Like the disc of the sun
throws beams of light 360 degrees outward
so that the eye is unable to comprehend
through its fog of light,
the actual figure of the sun itself.
And yet,
to stand by Sur,
this is real Sadhana.
To stand still,
and wait in this brightness,
though it may be too sharp to bear.
To watch slowly,
the intensity of the Sur give way
for our mind
to comprehend its form
across the glare of Maya.
To offer this strength,
and to be allowed
into its fold…
This is
to be in
the presence of the Almighty.
Listen to Padmashri Pandit Gundecha Brothers:
Raga Adana, "Shiva Shiva", Sooltaal
Raga Asawari, Alap
Raga Charukeshi, "Jhini Jhini", Sool Fakhta
Nancy Lesh Kulkarni, Cello
Dhrupad came to me by chance, or perhaps you could say fate. I first came to India in 1982, on a holiday from my job as a cellist in the Maggio Musical Orchestra of Florence, Italy. At that time, I came to Varanasi and gave a recital of Bach music for the faculty of the Banaras Hindu University.
The dean of music, Dr Premlata Sharma, heard my recital, and told me that my instrument is perfectly suited to play dhrupad music. I had no idea what "dhrupad" meant. Dr. Sharma directed me to study dhrupad cello with Dr Ritwik Sanyal, Professor of Dhrupad at BHU. As soon as I heard Dr. Sanyal's beautiful Bhairaw alap, I was hooked. I felt that this was the most beautiful music I had ever heard. I canceled my job in the Florence Orchestra and stayed in India 7 years to learn dhrupad, first with Sanyalji in Varanasi, and then with Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar in Mumbai.
After the untimely demise of my guru, Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar in 1990, I began to study with his brother, Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. I have been happily studying with Ustad ZF Dagar for the last 21 years.
I still love the classical greats of Western music, especially the music of Bach. But when I came to India and heard dhrupad, I realized that physically I cannot do both. For me there was no choice. My heart was telling me to pursue dhrupad. I have never regretted that path. The more dhrupad I learn, the more I realize how little I understand, and I feel inspired to make this my life's journey. The study and performance of dhrupad gives me complete satisfaction in this life. I do not need to go beyond dhrupad, because dhrupad is fathomless. One life is not enough to master this profound music.
Hear Ms. Kulkarni:
Alap in Ahir Bhairav, Part 1
Alap in Ahir Bhairav, Part 2
Sultal in Puriya Dhanashree
Ram Kumar Mallick, Vocal
The Dhrupad tradition of Darbhanga and the Mallick family are almost synonymous. Born in 1957, Ram Kumar Mallick belongs to the illustrious musical family of Darbhanga Gharana and represents the 12th generation of this musical lineage. His training in Dhrupad Dhamar started at an early age under the guidance of his father late Pandit Vidur Mallick. He also had the opportunity to learn from his grandfather the late Pandit Sukhdev Mallick.
The performance of the Darbhanga Gharana of dhrupad singers can be distinguished mainly by the way compositions are sung after the alap. The distinctive feature of the gharana is powerful and expressive vocal delivery, combined with a lively style of performance. In addition, Ram Kumar Mallick's recital is marked for the unique, rich repertory of compositions, the use of Khandarwani & Gaurharwani besides a variety of layakaries & tihayees.
Hear Pandit Ram Kumar Mallick:
Raga Darbari Kanada
Raga Shahana Kanada
Prem Kumar Mallick, Vocal
Prem Kumar Mallick belongs to the 12th generation of the Darbhanga Dhrupad musical lineage and is the son of legendry Dhrupad vocalist Pt. Bidur Mallick . He is regarded as the most distinguished Dhrupad vocalist of Gauharbani & Khandarbani style. Gifted with rich, soulful & powerful voice, he has performed at many important prestigious festivals in India and abroad. He has the highest rating of 'Top Grade Artist' of All India Radio & performs regularly on television.
Apart from being a Professor of Music at University of Allahabad, he devotes his time teaching Dhrupad at his son's Dhrupad academy, 'Pandit Bidur Mallick Dhrupad Academy' in Allahabad, which works for the preservation, development and popularization of Dhrupad.
Prem Kumar Mallick feels that 'music is worship' , that music expresses feelings that words cannot, and that it is a divine gift of god to mankind.
Here are additional thoughts on Dhrupad from Prem Kumar Mallick:
"Dhrupad is the origin of Indian Classical music, the most ancient classical genre existing in its purest form today. I feel Dhrupad is the only art form which induces a complete feeling of devotion, divine energy, heroic power, as well as tremendous joy into the listeners mind and the soul.
It's my good fortune that I was born in the ancient music family of Darbhanga that has produced several Dhrupad masters. I was inspired into Dhrupad from a very young age due to the
constant flow of Dhrupad singing and Pakhawaj from early morning till the late evening by my grandfather Pandit Sukhdev Mallick and my father Pandit Vidur Mallick, who were teaching and practicing Dhrupad for long hours. I felt great attachment towards Dhrupad due to its purest form of rendering the Alap and the presentation of composition (Bandis) in a very devotional manner. Whenever I sing I convey my humble pranams to my ancestors and like to keep my music very close to theirs, because Dhrupad is majestic and has a unique essence of aesthetics.
I feel Dhrupad music has a bright future and it will exist in our Indian music forever, it is the blessings of our ancestors that Dhrupad has survived till now and will be on its peak again in
coming future due to the increasing number of support from music institutions, government bodies, and the leading Dhrupad vocalist giving their contribution to uplift this ancient art form.
For me, Dhrupad is worship and I am happy to be a part of it, it gives me great energy and peace. "
Hear Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick:
Ravi Shankar Upadhyay, Pakhawaj
Ravi Shankar Upadhyay is a renowned and reputed pakhawaj artist. He comes from a family whose history with the pakhawaj goes back 400 years. He belongs to the Pakhawaj Parampara of Pandit Vasudev Upadhyay of Gaya, Bihar. Pandit Ravi Shankar-ji received very intense and fine training under his own father, pakhawaj maestro late Pandit Ramji Upadhyay. He proudly represents the 13th generation of artists nurturing this traditional art.
The art of playing pakhawaj has been a tradition in Ravi Shankar Upadhyay's family from ancient times. His ancestors were given this title of 'Upadhyay'(given to the best of gurus) in the royal courts. Family history states that 400 years ago his ancestors who were musical maestros of the time used to live in Rajasthan. Later, they were specially asked by the Rajah of Bihta state (Bihar) to move to their province and they were given a special place in the royal court. In successive generations, this tradition blossomed and famous meastro's were given to this musical world by his family.
Hear Ravi Shankar Upadhyay's thoughts on the Pakhawaj:
The pakhawaj is gifted by the gods and its place is unique. It is called "Sajan Pati Mridang" which means the boss of all the musical instruments. The pakhawaj is said to be made by Lord Shiva and this instrument is played by the Lord Ganesha , who is the son of Lord Shiva. The pakhawaj is also the oldest and most kingly percussion instrument. The older name of the pakhawaj was "Mridang". In the the time of Amir Khoosro the pakhawaj was divided in to 2 parts, and made into the tabla. So, the Pakhawaj is the father of the tabla. The pakhawaj can be played solo, or as an accompaniment to dhrupad vocal ,veena, surbahar, sarod & Kathak.
The sound of the pakhawaj is majestic and attractive. It is said to present where the atmosphere is pure. That's why pakhawaj is also
called a "Mangal vadya". I devote my life to this musical instrument, the pakhawaj.
Watch and listen to Pandit Ravi Shankar Upadhyay:
Accompanied by harmonium
Accompanied by sarangi
A second video, accompanied by harmonium


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In addition to a number of avenues for financial assistance through the university, for students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, there are also opportunities specific to the college or department. For more on university opportunities, the Office of Graduate Studies offers a number of resources online.
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On April 17, 1961, about 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro. Due to the Cuban/Soviet intelligence network as well as loose talk by members of the brigade, which was repeated in U.S. and foreign newspaper reports, the Cuban government knew, in advance, of the planned invasion. The Washington Post also reported that the Soviets knew the exact date of the attack, that the CIA was aware that they knew, and that the CIA did not inform President Kennedy.
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The outlook for both December and the next three months is for normal to below normal groundwater levels in most of the major aquifers, although the signal for below normal is weaker over the longer timeframe. Away from southern England, groundwater levels are likely to show regional differences over both one and three months. The December-February outlook for river flows indicates that flows are likely to be normal to below normal for the south-east of the UK and within the normal range elsewhere. The one month outlook for river flows is less certain, particularly in western parts of the UK, although flows within the normal range are most likely in southern and eastern areas
Although most of England received above average rainfall in November, the majority of this fell over a few days midmonth and the rest of the month was relatively dry. Rainfall totals were below average for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Persistent high pressure over the last 10 days of the month meant very little rainfall was registered over this timeframe.
The rainfall outlook for December (released by the Met Office on 24th November 2016) is that below-average precipitation is more likely than above-average. For December-January-February as a whole there is only a slight shift from the normal range of expected conditions, with below-average precipitation slightly more probable than aboveaverage. The probability that UK-average precipitation for December-January-February will fall into the driest of five equal categories is between 20% and 25% and the probability that it will fall into the wettest of the five categories is around 15% (the 1981-2010 probability for each of these categories is 20%).
Average river flows for November were below normal across northern and western parts of the UK, notably so in south Wales and parts of Scotland. Further south and east, river flows were generally within the normal range.
The outlook for December is for river flows to be in the normal range across most of the UK. However, there is considerable uncertainty in the outlook for western parts of the country. Despite recent low rainfall, some notably low river flows and a below average rainfall forecast, there is not a strong signal for continued below normal flows in this generally wetter and more responsive region. Over the next three months, the outlook is for normal to below normal river flows across the south-east of the UK and for flows to be predominantly in the normal range elsewhere. The same normal to below normal signal for river flows in the south-east is also apparent in the outlook for the next six months.
Groundwater levels in the Chalk were predominantly in the normal range or below in November, with below normal levels in Yorkshire and the responsive aquifers of Northern Ireland and central southern England. In the other major aquifers of the UK, groundwater levels were mostly in the normal range with some localised above normal exceptions.
The outlook for December is for a continuation of normal to below normal groundwater levels in the Chalk of southern and eastern England. Below normal levels are particularly likely in responsive aquifer units in central southern England. For the Permo-Triassic sandstones of the West Midlands, the outlook is for above normal levels over the next month. Similar to the December outlook, the three-month outlook for the Chalk is also for normal to below normal levels, although the below normal signal is slightly weaker over December-February. Groundwater levels in southern Scotland and north-west England are likely to be normal to above normal over the next three months.