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Lake Titicaca – and Bolivia by the back door
October 1st, 2013
As we reshuffled our idea of descending into Arequipa's canyons due to lack of time, our exit from Peru suddenly included visiting the famous Lake Titicaca. Sitting astride Peru's and Bolivia's border, the local joke goes something along the lines of "Peru got the titi and Bolivia got the caca" but our trip around the lake was equally enjoyable on both sides.
There is no immigration control on the far side of the lake, so from Lampa, we travelled by bus to get our passports stamped in Puno (more details at the end of this post) before visiting the Capachica peninsula and then riding the eastern side of the lake on quieter roads to the border at Tilali.
Sarah & James
Route notes:
We followed the excellent information on Bicycle Nomad and from Harriet and Neil on the Andes by Bike blogs – here are a few additions and updates:
Lampa (35km NW of Juliaca on the secondary routes to and from Cusco) is undoubtedly a more pleasant base than Juliaca for the immigration trip to Puno. It's 1½ hours each way in combi from Lampa – Puno with a change in Juliaca.
Peruvian immigration:
In Puno we were given our Peru exit stamp dated for that day. According to the immigration agreements between Peru and Bolivia, we were then told that we had to present ourselves to Bolivian immigration within 7 days. This was plenty of time to get to Puerto Acosta, even with our Capachica Peninsula detour.
Capachica Peninsula:
To access Capachica, ask in Juliaca for the road to Coata. The most spectacular section of the loop was the cliff-top ride from Chillora to Escallani on the eastern side, en-route to the main Juliaca-Huancané road at Taraco.
To take the coastal road from Moho (highly recommended), ask for the paved road to Tilani via Conima (38km total Moho-Tilali). Leaving Tilali, you pass through a final police checkpoint, and then climb up to the border line by the smugglers' market. From here it's a rough climb and descent into P.Acosta (18km total Tilali-P.Acosta).
Bolivian Immigration:
We were given a 30 day tourist visa in P.Acosta. We tried to get this extended to 90 days (apparently this is easy at more major crossings), but were told we had to go to La Paz to do this – which we did, free of charge and with no hassle.
Our total distance from Lampa-La Paz was 502km (it would have been 386km without the Capachica detour), and took us 6 days riding.
A Chilean interlude
October 31st, 2013
Joined by our friend Anna – who we have repeatedly bumped into over the last year but had never quite managed to cycle with so far – we set off together from La Paz. The aim was to leave Bolivia briefly and enter Chile, hunting for volcanoes, salars and thermal baths through the Vicuñas and Isluga national parks .
Two weeks of riding in little-visited corners of Bolivia and Chile covered a wide spectrum of physical discomforts and absolute pleasures. Scraped, chafed, burned, steamed, scratched, sore, parched, blistered, windswept – and yet at the same time mud-bathed, elated, relaxed and awed; we enjoyed every minute of cycling in this remote and epic landscape.
Anna also blogged about this section of our trip and you can read it here.
Route notes:
Route: La Paz – Patacamaya – Sajama – Tambo Quemado
- Reached Sajama via unpaved back road which loops to north of Volcán Sajama via Ojsani and Tomarapi – recommended. Turn off level with telecom towers on hill, towards rock forest.
- Last shopping opportunity in Tambo Quemado on Bolivian side – we didn't see a shop again until we crossed back into Bolivia at Pisiga, 5 days later.
- No fresh fruit, veg, meat or dairy products into Chile – they scan your bags to check. Peanut butter OK, honey and jam not!
Route: Guallatire – Chilcaya – Enquelga – Isluga – Colchane
- From customs and immigration, back track a few hundred metres and take the turn on the bend signed to Guallatire – an unpaved, sandy road which climbs to a pass. 10km from customs to Chirigualla hot springs – we slept cosily inside the hut.
- Polloquere hot springs – approx 32km from Chilcaya. Follow dirt road around the east side of the Salar de Surire. At junction in corner of salar, keep right (left turn, uphill, goes back to Bolivia) – springs are on right after a couple of km.
- After springs, continue on this road to a well-signed junction – turn left towards Colchane.
- Food: roadside comedor 10km before Guallatire – also sells biscuits. Other than that, we saw no shops in Chile.
- Water: never carried more than a day's supply – available from Customs post at border, carabinieri (police) at Guallatire and Chilcaya, and some freshwater springs on the pampa after the Cerro Capitán pass.
See our map for a route overview.
Cycling on a sea of salt
November 5th, 2013
Ask a cyclist at the start of their trip what they are expecting from it, and they will probably be able to reel off a list of highlights to you – a mental collage of images, anecdotes and place names gathered from months of preparation reading cycling blogs, gazing at photos and scouring maps. Every classic cycle touring route has its iconic rides, and for anyone riding through South America then a crossing of the Bolivian salares (salt flats) is probably near the top of the list.
Of course, it's usually a recipe for disappointment. By their nature, the most hyped rides are often just that: over-hyped. Chances are it will be the hidden gems, the rides that take you by surprise when you are expecting nothing that you will still be talking about years later. Certainly that has been our experience so far.
The salares, however, are – for us at least – a definite exception to this rule. Over the past two years we have crawled up a lot of beautiful passes. We have freewheeled down many stunning descents. We have seen amazing forests and rushing rivers. But so far we hadn't yet cycled 120km across a crust of perfect, crystalised salt – and I'm pretty sure we won't again. In a world where every competing attraction claims to be "unique", the salares truly are something special – and the excitement of pedalling across them is hard to match, no matter how many photos you have seen before hand.
By way of introduction, the Bolivian salt flats were formed by the drying of a giant prehistoric lake, called Lake Minchin. As the lake dried, it left behind several salares, including the Salar de Uyuni – the world's largest salt flat, covering an incredible 10,500km². The salar is covered by a crust of salt up to several metres thick, but far more valuable is the brine underneath, which is rich in lithium. The Salar de Uyuni alone is estimated to contain up to 70% of the world's lithium reserves – that's a lot of batteries. In keeping with Bolivia's current policies against foreign exploitation of its natural resources, there is currently no mining on the salar. There are however plans to create a Bolivian-owned and operated pilot plant to begin lithium extraction – who knows what effects this will have on this fragile environment.
After a Chilean salar aperitif around the Salar de Surire, our Bolivian salar starter took us across the Salar de Coipasa, before moving on to the main course – a ride across its bigger and more famous brother, the Salar de Uyuni. Each of the three salares had their own character: the wildlife and hot springs of Surire; the complete solitude of Coipasa; and the sheer enormity of Uyuni.


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Vehicle and Motorcycle Collide Near Costco; One Injured
About 8:21 a.m., scanner traffic indicated that a motorcycle and a vehicle collided near the entrance to Costco's gas station. Medical aid has been requested.
Please avoid the area for now.
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About 8:21 a.m., scanner traffic indicated that a motorcycle and a vehicle collided near the entrance to Costco's gas station. Medical aid has been requested.
Please avoid the area for now.
The intersections in that area are hazardous. Hope everyone is going to be alright.
Yes hazardous, caused by people with their heads firmly lodged in their butt! Speeding, and always trying to cut people off!
Unfortunately, that type of driving behavior is almost becoming the norm in some areas.
Hopefully nobody was seriously injured.
I'm surprised there are not more wrecks there. I often see drivers westbound on Wabash signaling for a right turn as they approach Short Street, but then not turn there, but instead continue straight through that intersection and then turn tight into the gas station. Not smart.
A motorcycle is also a vehicle.
Yes, and almost always fares the worst in a collision.
Don't tell me, let me guess, the reason for the accident was the car driver "didn't "see" the biker!!!! As usual, bikers get screwed by inattentiveness!!! So sad but So Stupid as well!!!
As I can coming down 14th Street this morning I saw a Coast Guard helicopter that look like it landed at Costco. Do you have any information on this Kym? Thanks
It needs a light at that corner or a 4 way
I just typed up a long post about the inconsiderate and irresponsible Riders I've been seeing lately. When I was done I was ashamed. I was the inconsiderate one. I hope that all the people involved are ok.
I'm the rider that was involved in the accident at Costco. I'm shaken not broken. Yes, she didn't see me or the 3 headlights on my bike.
Many thanks to city ambulance and St. Joe's ER crew.
Glad to hear you are OK.

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Student idea gets BK over 1 billion media impressions
Burger King's Global Chief Marketing Officer, Fernando Machado, named 2017 creative marketer of the year, had an idea. He and the creative leadership of David, BK's advertising agency, wanted to create and teach a course at Miami Ad School focused on Burger King.
This idea for Donut Day was originated by students, Julia Girschikofsky and Flo Lanzinger. Great collaboration with trusted partners creates amazing work! The burger donut and slider was featured by The New York Times, Fox and FastCompany to name a few.
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UNICEF came to the Innovation Lab because they wanted a global solution. Miami Ad School tapped 70 students located in five countries to work on the project. The brief? Spread the word that the cycle of malnutrition and starvation in the Sahel Region of Africa is preventable. The briefing was also global. In addition to coming to brief the students in person, UNICEF staff from New York and Dekar joined in virtually.
The winning student team was announced at a press conference at UN headquarters. Rafa was from Sao Paulo and Sue from Singapore. They teamed together while studying at the school's New York location. The Facebook application the team created was produced by B Roll.


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Peoria Rivermen center Tim Hall scored a pair of goals, including the third-period game-winner as the Rivermen avoided a weekend sweep by the Louisiana IceGators, 3-2.
The IceGators, playing without suspended enforcers Tyler Barr & Anthony Pisano. Injured defenseman Eric Tallent was behind the bench in place of the suspended Drew Omicioli, put forth a subdued effort but managed to stay in the game thanks to a pair of second period goals.
The IceGators had a great chance in the third period due to a five-minute power play, but were unable to do anything other than a pair of shots in the extended man advantage. Four minutes into the third period, Rivermen forward Luke Sandler ran IceGators defenseman Dan Cornell head-first into the glass by the blue line, appearing to break Cornell's nose in the process. Cornell would leave the game and not return, and Sandler got ejected for the hit.
Other than Sandler's shenanigans, Sunday's contest was a far cry from the previous night's penalty-filled affair. The Rivermen controlled play for most of the first period, but it would be special teams that would provide the game's first goal. While the IceGators ineffective power play unit was on the ice, Alec Hagaman would score a short-handed marker near the end of the first period.
The Louisiana offense would come to life for a while in the second period, especially when the Buco-Hudson-Hood line was on the ice. Alex Hudson's line accounted for both of the IceGators' goals. The first goal was scored by Steve Buco at the 14:27 mark of the second frame which tied the game at one. After Timmy Hall scored his first goal shortly after Buco's marker, Dylan Hood would snipe in a shot from the bottom of the right circle to even up the game with two minutes remaining in the middle frame.
Hall's game winner was scored with 3:20 remaining in the third period, as the center would tip in an open rebound after an initial save of a Dan Bremner shot by Adam Courchaine, who played another quality game in net with 35 saves. Courchaine would finish the weekend with an incredible 120 saves on 127 shot attempts by Peoria – a .945 SV% over three games.
The IceGators go into Thankgiving week with plenty of uncertainty. Left winger Chris Wilson was out of the lineup for all three games in Peoria, Eric Tallent had his left arm in a sling behind the IceGators' bench, the extent of Cornell's injury is unknown, and the impending suspensions of Barr, Pisano, and Omicioli will all factor into the IceGators' upcoming games. The IceGators resume their road trip at Pensacola on Wednesday, at Columbus on Friday, then back at the Cajundome on Saturday against the Huntsville Havoc.
Game Recap
Power Plays
Scoring Summary
Peoria – Alec Hagaman (short handed) (Dan Bremner, Mike Donnellan) 18:422nd Period
Louisiana – Stephen Buco (Alex Hudson, Dylan Hood) 14:27
Peoria – Tim Hall (Christian Weidauer, Kyle Rank) 15:04
Louisiana – Dylan Hood (Alex Hudson) 17:573rd Period
Peoria – Tim Hall (Dan Bremner, Ben Oskroba) 16:40
The Sin Bin's Three Stars
★★ – Dan Bremner, Left Wing, Peoria
★★★ – Dylan Hood, Right Wing, IceGators


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First drive: Mercedes X-Class
Mercedes has built excellent vans for many years, but the X-Class is the brand's first foray into the lucrative pick-up truck market. AOL Cars gets behind the wheel...
What is it?
There aren't too many niches left to fill in the car world, what with coupe-SUVs, off-road city cars and crossover estates. However, Mercedes thinks it's found a new gap in the market – the premium pick-up truck.
This isn't as daft as it might sound at first. With more and more people buying pick-up trucks to use as their main family car, there's actually quite a big portion of the market who'd like their rugged workhorse to be a bit less utilitarian and a bit more luxurious. With almost a thousand pre-orders since the truck was revealed nine months ago, Mercedes could be on to something.
SEE ALSO: Nissan Navara first drive
SEE ALSO: Mercedes X-Class is "appalling", says high-ranking BMW exec
What's new?
Though the X-Class is an all-new model for Mercedes, there's some familiar tech underneath – the platform is the same as the one that underpins the Nissan Navara.
That means the only engine currently available is the same 2.3-litre diesel four-cylinder as you'll find in the Japanese truck, while the transmission and four-wheel drive system is also carried over.
The differences are mainly external. The exterior styling is sleeker than the Navara's, while Mercedes has tweaked the suspension to give the X-Class a much better ride. The interior is also a massive step up, ditching the Navara's utilitarian materials for some that are a bit more 'Mercedes'.
What's under the bonnet?
There's one 2.3-litre diesel, which is available in two states of tune. The lower-powered model X220d has 161bhp, while the X250d has 188bhp. We drove the latter, and found it surprisingly slow. Once up to speed it's fine, but the engine has to be worked hard to get there.
It has plenty of torque at lower speeds, meaning the X-Class remains capable off-road. We took it on a particularly boggy 4x4 course and it had no trouble getting itself out of trouble.
A more powerful engine is on the way, however – a V6 diesel unit with 255bhp and a monstrous 550Nm of torque. We're expecting it to be the pick of the range when it goes on sale in mid-2018.
What's it like to drive?
Most pick-up trucks have rock-hard suspension on the rear axle, to compensate for heavy loads. This normally leads to a very jiggly ride. However, in the X-Class, Mercedes has managed to tame this, and so the truck is best-in-class for ride quality.
This is due to two changes Mercedes has made over the Navara – new rear suspension and a wider rear track. The latter helps make the X-Class more stable than the Navara, while the road-tuned suspension cancels out the jiggling.
It's also pretty impressive in corners, without too much body roll. However, slow steering means it's best to take it easy, otherwise you could find yourself coming unstuck in tighter turns.
How does it look?
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The rear two-thirds of the X-Class are pretty forgettable – unfortunately there's only so much you can do with a regular pick-up. However, the designers have worked their magic at the front end, and the truck has an unmistakably 'Mercedes' face.
It's a real head-turner, especially in the pickup truck market, where vehicles are defined by straight lines and rugged aesthetics. We suspect it will appeal to car drivers trading up, who aren't happy about sacrificing the good looks of their executive saloons.
Higher-spec Progressive and Power models get shiny chrome trim and expensive alloys, but the entry level Pure gets steel wheels – perfect if you want to enjoy the X-Class without worrying about damaging alloy wheels. The simple look doesn't work quite so well on the road, but the Pure model does have a slightly more function-over-form ethos than the rest of the range – and mingles well with Mercedes' own range of vans.
What's it like inside?
The X-Class's interior is a mixed bag – the clash between the brand's reputation for high-quality interiors doesn't quite gel with the need for all-weather functionality.
Still, by pick-up standards, the X-Class is one of the best – with stylish air vents and a prominent, feature-packed infotainment screen.
Material quality is best described as 'premium for a pick-up' – but if you're coming out of one of the road cars and expecting the same level, you might be disappointed.
What's the spec like?
The X-Class is well-equipped regardless of trim levels, but most buyers will want to skip entry-level Pure grade and head for Progressive or Power instead.
Opt for top-spec Power and you get chrome detailing, body-coloured bumpers, 17-inch alloy wheels and all-round LED lighting. Inside, there's artificial leather and microfiber upholstery for the very comfortable seats, which also come electrically adjustable.
The entry-level model starts at £27,310 – excluding VAT, for commercial buyers. Private purchases will be looking at about £40,000 for a top-spec Power model, which is a bit hard to stomach – a more refined and comfortable GLC SUV is about that price.
Compared with its rivals in the pick-up sector, the Mercedes X-Class is a bit of a revelation to drive. The German manufacturer has clearly spent its budget on ride refinement, giving the X-Class as car-like a driving experience as you'll find anywhere in this sector.
Those simply looking for a practical family bus would be better served by an estate or SUV, but commercial buyers, or private buyers who need the ruggedness of a pick up will appreciate the interior creature comforts and well-sized load bay. It also makes decent financial sense for the commercial buyer.
Model tested: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Power
Price: £34,100 (excluding VAT)
Engine: 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel
Power: 188bhp
Torque: 450Nm
Max speed: 109mph
0-60mph: 11.6 seconds
Fuel economy: 35.8mpg
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There's no shortage of options when it comes to health food stores in Queens, and with the arrival of warmer spring weather it's the perfect time to lighten up and start eating healthy. Whether you're looking for freshly squeezed juices, supplements, or organic produce your neighborhood natural food shop has it all. Many carry dairy, meats, or items specifically for those with dietary restrictions as well as dried beans, fruits and nuts sold in bulk.
Want to kick-start your diet? Start by checking out our list of health food stores below and then try this flavorful, nutritious salad. It's made with a high-protein ancient grain that's organic and then loaded with nuts and raw veggies that are both filling and delicious. Seriously, you'll never think of diet food the same way again.
Farro and Veggie Salad
For 4 servings you'll need:
- 2 cups pearled or semi-pearled farro
- 1 large bunch organic kale or other leafy green, tough stems and ribs removed and finely chopped
- 2 organic yellow bell peppers, chopped
- 2-3 large organic carrots, grated
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup unsulphured organic dried cranberries
- ¼ cup combination of nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium organic chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons walnut or flaxseed oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- To make dressing, whisk together chicken broth, rice vinegar and oil, then season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine kale, bell pepper, carrot, nuts, cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook farro in boiling water for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and add hot farro to vegetables and nuts, pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Health Food Stores in Queens
Fresh Start Organic Market & Eatery: 718-204-7868; 29-13 23rd Avenue, Astoria
Nature's Pantry: 718-347-3037; 26315 Hillside Avenue, Floral Park
The Organic World: 718-896-1590; 10337 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills
Veggie Monster: 718-478-8880; 39-86 61st Street, Woodside
Thyme Natural Market & Café: 718-847-0535; 8122 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens
Neil's Natural Market: 718-321-2088; 4610 Hollis Court Boulevard, Flushing
Sai Organics: 718-278-1726; 30-21 30th Avenue, Astoria
Natural Frontier Market: 718-937-9399; 12-01 Jackson Avenue, LIC
Health Bay Natural Foods: 718-845-0517; 161-30 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach
Queens Health Emporium: 718-358-6500; 15901 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing
Broadway Natural: 718-545-1100; 30-11 Broadway, Astoria
Vital Health Foods: 718-525-0992; 19614 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica
Fairway Market: 718-423-2100; 242-02 61st Avenue, Douglaston
Little Neck Health Connection: 718-631-1522; 24516 Horace Harding Expressway, Little Neck
Go Natural Health Foods & Juice Bar: 718-482-0008; 45-03 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside
Vitality & Health Natural Market: 718-777-8477; 46-03 Broadway, Astoria
Trader Joe's: 718-275-1791; 9030 Metropolitan Avenue, Rego Park
The Health Nuts: 718-225-8164; 211-35 26th Avenue, Bayside
Organic Kings: 718-275-6555; 64-14 108th Street, Forest Hills
Nature's Best Organic Market: 718-777-1909; 31-28 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Health Conscious Natural Foods: 718-712-7740; 23122 Merrick Boulevard, Laurelton
Greenline Organic: 718-777-1157; 22-33 31st Street, Astoria
Jackson Heights Health Food: 718-429-9511; 83-06 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights
The Vitality Store: 718-261-7499; 5 Continental Avenue, Forest Hills
Guru Health Foods: 718-291-7406; 8618 Parsons Boulevard, Jamaica
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The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE
There are various car parks located close to the venue. All car parks are privately owned and there is a fee to park. Roundhouse Car Parks are £2 per car flat fee to park during your visit.
What will you find at the Christmas Home, Food & Gift Market will offer:
– Over 100 hand selected food and gift stallholders
– VIP tickets available ** VIP tickets are now sold out **
– Pop-up Tea Room
– Creative Workshops (online booking in advance essential) – Click here to book
Back for its 8th year, the Christmas Home, Food & Gift Market will have over 120 hand selected stallholders offering everything you need for a fabulously festive season. the stunning venue will be filled with delicious local food & drink, gifts, flowers, home & garden inspiration, jewellery, festive decorative touches & much more. Relax with a slice of cake & a cup of tea in our fabulous pop-up Tea Room where you can rest your tired shopping feet. out on the plaza you'll find a delicious selection of hot food & drink stalls with offerings including gourmet burgers, wood fired pizzas, churros & hot chocolate.
I have chosen to use The Roundhouse for my events since 2010 as it offers a truly unique space and atmosphere for the handpicked markets. With its heritage railway history, the building is breathtakingly gorgeous. To find out more about The Roundhouse click here.


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The date has been revealed for the Taskmaster Champion of Champions special edition.
The first of two shows will be broadcast on Dave on December 13 at 9pm. The second show will follow at the same time on December 20.
This all-star showdown will feature the five winners of previous series of the show battling against each other in various challenges. The quintet of winners are Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding and the most recent victor, Bob Mortimer who helped to secure his triumph by getting into the boot of his car and cuddling Alex Horne.
Horne will once again be overseeing proceedings alongside Taskmaster General himself, Greg Davies.


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Bible & Stories
Each morning at breakfast we read the relevant stories from Jonathan's toddler Bible. The stories are one page long and each story has a picture to accompany it. Jonathan loves this time every morning and he's started reminding me that we need to read our Bible.
We also read his beginner reader book Moses and the King. This book covers the events of the Exodus in a simple story that is easy for Jonathan to follow. We've had this book for a while and he almost knows it by heart. He enjoys saying "No! The slaves cannot go!" every time the king is answering Moses' request. It's another winner from this series of early reader Bible books. My husband had a great idea when he picked these up for Jonathan.
We also attempted to read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett. I chose this story because it is loosely related with the theme of manna from heaven. I loved this story when I was a child, but it was still a little too long for Jonathan to sit through. Maybe next year!
We did a paper craft of Moses parting the Red Sea from DLTK Bible. I cut out the pieces and Jonathan had fun gluing them onto paper. The boy loves to paste!
I also found this cute craft after we completed our lesson. It uses cornflakes for manna-- great idea for next time!
Source: daniellesplace.com via Amanda on Pinterest
To go along with the idea of manna from heaven, we made manna cookies. Jonathan helped me mix and scoop these. We made half the recipe since I wasn't sure how they would turn out-- but they were quite good! I'd recommend making the entire recipe next time! Jonathan really enjoyed helping me make these- and he enjoyed eating them even more!
Manna Cookies
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and mix well. Add in honey and vanilla. Add flour slowly. Drop by half tsp on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Yield: about 2 dozen.
That was our lesson last week- now we're on to the Ten Commandments. Thanks for visiting!


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A Wearside storage vessel maker has urged employers and the Government to tackle a manufacturing skills shortage by continuing to invest in adult apprenticeships.
Wessington Cryogenics, which has 15 apprentices on its books including nine over the age of 24, has called on ministers to retain funding to upskill older workers and keep companies competitive.
The Houghton-le-Spring-based firm has teamed up with Gateshead College to develop a bespoke apprenticeship in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) – a move which aims to fast-track the development of staff aged 25 and over.
The first to graduate from the scheme is Simon Bowman, who recently completed the PEO programme and an in-house traineeship programme and is now qualified as a time-served welder and fabricator.
The 25 year-old from Prudhoe joined Wessington seven years ago as an assistant technician but found he didn't have the skills needed to carry out tasks other than basic assembly work.
He said: "I was a bit disillusioned with things because I felt my career wasn't moving forward and I'd become stuck in a rut. Now I've got all of the necessary codes and qualifications to work on a range of welding and fabrication jobs.
"My job is much more interesting now, to be honest, and my training has led to a promotion and a good pay rise."
Simon is not the only beneficiary of the scheme, which is aimed predominantly at the over-24s but is open to Wessington staff of all ages. Five other workers (including two in their 50s) are currently enrolled on the apprenticeship, which equips them with essential knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining techniques and health and safety practices.
The scheme follows a successful campaign by Wessington, which makes low-temperature storage vessels for the oil, gas and bio-medical sectors, to lobby for more Government funding to upskill learners over 24. Wessington's director, Gill Southern, sits on the board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and actively drummed up support for the campaign. Thanks to the efforts of Gill and other employers, the Government has pledged to maintain funding for the over-24s.
She said: "The manufacturing skills gap won't be bridged purely by apprenticeships for the under-25s, although this is still important. What we need is a blended approach that includes more apprenticeships for people over 24. We lobbied extensively for the retention of funding for this age group and I'm glad to say that the Government has listened to us. Skills development for the over-24s is still available for companies that need it.
"Apprentices of all ages can add value to a business and this is illustrated by our partnership with Gateshead College. The PEO apprenticeship allows a lost generation of twenty-somethings who were never offered apprenticeships to become time-served tradesmen or women. It also means that older workers who already have a trade – in joinery, for example – can gain transferable skills that enable them to carry out high-quality welding and fabrication work within our business.
"I'd encourage other employers to partner with local colleges to produce bespoke training packages similar to the one we've established with Gateshead College. It has enabled us to become much more flexible, agile and productive as a business."
The Wessington staff on the PEO apprenticeship spend one day a week at the college's Team Valley-based Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics, which has a dedicated welding workshop, spray booths and specialist diagnostic and testing equipment.
Mick Brophy, managing director of business, innovation and development at Gateshead College, said: "The academy is an important part of the vocational training infrastructure of the North East. It's important that students of all ages have access to this type of facility, particularly in the manufacturing and engineering industries which suffer from major skills shortages."
Four out of five manufacturers are experiencing recruitment difficulties and two thirds of those say this is because candidates lack technical skills, according to a recent study by trade body EEF. This means that companies have to invest large sums of money to train staff to the required standard.
Gill Southern said: "Now that the Government is retaining funding for post-24 training, hopefully this will encourage more employers – especially those which suffer from skills shortages – to invest in apprenticeships. They are good for employers and good for employees.
"By adding additional challenge and enjoyment to the jobs of existing employees, loyalty to North East employers should increase and there should be less churn, whereby critical welding and fabricating skills could be lost to other regions."
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As part of our commitment to the restoration, preservation and maintenance on our more than 100 Jewish cemeteries in Massachusetts, work was completed recently at the Puritan-Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Baker Street in West Roxbury and at the Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg. These are just two of more than 100 cemeteries in Massachusetts that JCAM owns and manages.
Because of ongoing generosity and support, JCAM was able to make immediate needed improvements at both of these cemeteries. By contributing to the efforts and mission of JCAM, your support demonstrates to the community that you proudly endorse our non-profit communal Jewish cemetery association and that you deeply care about the continuity of Jewish tradition. For that we are deeply grateful. Shana Tovah Tikatayvu!
JCAM's most recent beautification project has taken place at the Puritan-Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury, in time for the heavy visitation expected prior to the High Holy Days. Here is what our efforts have accomplishes thus far:
Many of you have expressed your appreciation and we have received numerous compliments, some very emotional, from family members and visitors who are extremely pleased with the improvements that have been made thus far.
JCAM was also able to complete an extensive project at the Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg, Mass.
We removed all the brick and cement caps on the four pillars at the entrance to the cemetery that were in disrepair and installed a beautiful brick finish with bluestone pillar caps. We sanded, primed and painted the iron fencing between the pillars. And trimmed back most over hanging tree branches, power washed every monument and marker in the older of the cemetery as well as all walkways, walls, curbs and benches.
Prayer garden at the Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Baker Street
Garden are at rear at the Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Baker Street
New sign at entry of the Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Baker Street
New plantings at the Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg
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Entry pillars redone at Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg
Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg – pillars restored at entryways.
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Unicorn: I swear Noah said the Ark was leaving at 5:30
Noah: Sweet, an extra room!This got me thinking which is not good when I'm tired because either really clever (yay!) or really stupid (not so yay) stuff gets recorded in journals, on Facebook, here on my blog... or in all three.
I commented on Emily's status with a small novel that I dare say is more stupid than clever; perhaps a 92:8 ratio. Yikes. Enjoy... because it's featured below.
Disclaimer: I've been up nearly all night coughing and I'm deliriously tired. This was all tired fun, no religious truths reflected.
I say... yes! But it takes 7 of them to do it right with all the colors. To stay with the Ark theme... there were literally only 7 unicorns in the world, each their own color. There was no getting on the Ark 2 by 2 happening because it would leave #7 alone to drown. Well, that was their excuse upon trying to get through the pearly gates. Really, they were prudish and not really into the whole interracial relationship thing. To continue, they were spared through the flooding (unicorns float and their horn doubles as a snorkel) but the Ark landed on them when it hit dry ground. Bummer. Trapped by the Ark, and before taking their last gasp of sweet air, the 7 unicorns heard the voice of God: "Uh, I've got this As Seen on TV multi-color rainbow creator doo-hickey thing up here but it doesn't work" he said, then grudgingly mumbled, "because I didn't read the instructions before putting it together. I need some help facilitating the creation of a beautiful miracle before y'all come join the rest of the Uni-herd up here". In response to the plea form the Almighty, the 7 unicorns took in that last breath and... crapped out a 7-layer rainbow! One man's crap is another man's treasure... and oh, if only Noah knew how the spectacle was actually pulled off.Thank you. Thank you. No encores tonight, the coughing has subsided mostly and there's finally a chance of sleeping for a few hours before going to work.


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Stay-at-home jobs are few and far between nowadays. You might have been involved with one of these schemes before only to find that it was either a full-blown scam or you were spending more money than you were making. This is why Market America has been launched for people who want to make use of […]... Read More


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"The only remark he made that fascinated me was when he was attempting to equate government health provider(s) and private.
He said (not verbatim)"Look at Fedex and UPS. They're both doing great. It's the Post Office that's in trouble."
Well, duh, yeah.
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Canada's Conservatives Go Green?
Canadians woke up to these headlines in the National papers today. Remember, these are Conservatives, the Canuck equivalent of the Republican party in the States. Rona Ambrose is out; Pit bull John Baird is in. As Financial Post Humourist Terence Corcoran put it: "Who would have thought that a vote for Harper's Conservatives would turn into a vote for David Suzuki's warped war on modern prosperity. That Prime Minister Stephen Harper is now openly flirting with Suzukiism was reinforced yesterday as he explained his Cabinet shuffle and the government's new environmental focus. He said he aimed to tackle long term environmental issues that have been badly neglected. "Most Canadians simply don't understand how far Canada is behind on major environmental indicators compared to other developed countries -- not the developing world -- compared to other developed countries we are behind." Wow. ::National Post, :;Globe and Mail


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I was able to make over 1,000rwhp on the dyno during the 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords Magazine 1st Annual - Battle at the Beach contest.
Pro-Dyno provided the dyno equipment along with a very friendly and professional staff that ran the event very smoothly.
On my first pull, I started out with around 24 pounds of boost and the car hooked up and made over 1,000rwhp.
I told Dan I was going to "turn it up" and added about 4 more pounds of boost. I was hoping to make 1,200+ on the 2nd hit, but unfortunately, the tires could not maintain enough grip and the car started to spin about 1/2 way into the run.
Steve Turner (Editor of 5.0 magazine) presented me with my award today.
I want to thank all the guys at Fastlane Motorsports for helping me with my project car for the last few years.
Here's a few quick pics from today.
The January 2014 issue of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine will have all the details and the official horsepower numbers.


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Mohanlal Kanupapa Review Rating First Day Collection Box Office Kamai Report :- Telugu film Kanupapa has been finally went on screens across India today the dubbed version Malayalam crime thriller Oppam stars Mohanlal in lead role alongside Samuthirakani, Anusree, Vimala Raman despite of the fact that this is not a new film still fans of superstar Mohanlal in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have shown immense support for this venture which is much obvious that it has done neck to neck competition with recently released movies like Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Kung Fu Yoga in these regions.
Kanupapa Story Written
Jayaraman (Mohanlal) is born blind, but has a great sense of smell, hearing and touch. He works as an elevator operator of an apartment in Kochi. He is loyal to retired judge Krishnamoorthy (Nedumudi Venu), who resides in the same apartment. A man named Vasu (Samuthirakani) is sentenced to jail by Krishnamoorthy for a crime he did not commit. This leads to the death of Vasu's entire family. Vasu decides to avenge his loss and what happens next forms the crux of the story.
Positive Points
- Superstar Mohanlal excellent performance as a blind
- Supporting actors have done equally a good job
- Film has good production value
Negative Points:
- Not anew story just a dubbed version
- Not so much of masala and romance
- Lack of pace in first half
Final Verdict:
Although Kanupapa is a superb story which has been absolutely nailed up by Mohanlal brilliant performance but still its just a dubbed version and those who have already watched its Malayali version will not go to watch it so business of this movie will definitely get effected.
Kanupapa Star Rating – 3/5*
Kanupapa First Day Business at Box Office India Report
Business of Kanupapa on Friday was not that much good as its just average and the biggest reason behind this is that its not a new film just a dubbed make so people have not shown that much of interest in watching it. Kanupapa 1st day overall occupancy rate has been recorded around 30% which is not that much impressive.
Kanupapa 1st Day Collection – Rs 2.70 crore (approx)
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EastEnders surprised fans by skipping two days in a matter of seconds last night.
A dramatic hour-long episode on Tuesday night focused on the immediate aftermath of Aidan Maguire's New Year's Day heist, but halfway through, the action suddenly skipped forward.
Our final glimpse of January 1 on Albert Square saw newcomer Ciara Maguire making a mysterious phone call to an unknown person, sparking speculation that she's connected to Melanie Owen.
However, just as viewers were putting the pieces of the puzzle together, the drama skipped ahead to two days later.
Mick Carter was seen complaining that he'd spent "40 hours in bed" while recovering from being shot, but his wife Linda disapproved of him making himself feel better by drinking at 9am.
While time skips in soaps are unusual, this one came about as Tuesday's hour-long special was actually two episodes merged together.
EastEnders always airs more often over the dramatic Christmas and New Year period, which meant two separate editions were put together in an hour-long slot last night, in order to fit everything in.
The shift between both episodes was also noticeable because the second half of the hour-long edition focused on the Brannings' ongoing storyline, when they'd been missing from the first half.
EastEnders continues tonight with a one-off midweek edition, which will feature even more twists and turns after Aidan's heist.
Thursday's episode will air as normal at 7.30pm, but there's no Friday edition this week due to football coverage on BBC One.
EastEnders continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One.
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Govinda turns down offer for Salman
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Tusshar Hiranandani who has signed Vivek Oberoi for his directorial debut needed a older male lead for the movie. He first approached Anil Kapoor who turned down the offer after which he approached Govinda. The star demanded a astronomical fee for the movie which the director could not afford. Insiders say that Govinda would not have starred in the movie for any amount as he would not like to offend Salman.


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America's Next Top Model Cycle 16 Brittani
Who love America's Next Top Model ? Me so muchh :D
I love so much cycle 13, 15, and this 16. Cycle 16 is DRAMA's Cycle ever, since there's the drama queen Alexandria.
What i love about ANTM is? All the photoshoots are gorgeous. These are the gorgeus' photoshoots of the cycle 16's winner : Brittani. Check it out.
really can't help seeing these photos. i also love kasha anyway in this cycle. she's also amazing with her curves body.
done with the spams :D ANTM Cycle 17 is also running now. can't wait to watch :D


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: She sank the ball into the side pocket
to execute (a stroke or throw) so that the ball goes through or into the basket, hole, pocket, etc
: to sink a putt; to sink a free throw
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a low-lying, poorly drained area where waters collect and sink into the ground or evaporate
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a drain or sewer
a device or place for disposing of energy within a system, as a power-consuming device in an electrical circuit or a condenser in a steam engine
any pond or pit for sewage or waste, as a cesspool or a pool for industrial wastes
any natural process by which contaminants are removed from the atmosphere
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: to sink my teeth into solving the problem
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What is the Lord's Supper? What is the Eucharist? Was it always understood as a Sacrament? Throughout the history of Christianity, the overwhelming majority of Christians have consistently believed that Jesus Christ, in a mystery, imparts His Body and Blood to His people though the vehicle of the Lord's Supper. Bypassing all the Biblical references, here is a small, non-exhaustive sampling of what they've had to say in every generation. If you're going to read any of them, please read them all. Ignatius of Antioch AD 35-107 "Mark ye those who hold strange doctrines touch the grace of Jesus which came to us, how they are contrary to the mind of God... They abstain from Eucharist and prayer, because they allow not that the Eucharist is … [Read more...]
Why the Seder?
Part three of our republishing of 'The Contemporary Protestant Seder: Anachronistic Revisionism?' by the Rev. Dr. Dcn. Timothy J. Wilkinson Why the Seder? Given the clear linkage between the Passover, the Seder meal, and the Eucharist – and the apparent lack of understanding of, or interest in this linkage – motives for participation in the Seder meal appear to fall into two categories. The first revolves around the well-known philo-Semitic evangelical desire for rootedness and connection with the early Church and its predecessor, the Jewish religion. Since the publication of Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline in 1978, ancient source literature, particularly as it relates to individual spirituality, has become attractive to many … [Read more...]
The Contemporary Protestant Seder: Anachronistic Revisionism?
by the Rev. Dcn. Dr. Timothy J. Wilkinson The protestant Evangelical world has, for many years now, appropriated the Jewish Seder service in an attempt to 'reconnect' with something more ancient, and I would contend, something more authentic. We offer this excellent piece by Dcn Tim Wilkinson, Reprinted (with permission) from Logos: A Journal of Eastern Christian Studies 56 (2015), published by the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, this article is being published in three installments, with endnotes included on the third installment. Introduction The Jewish Seder has become a routine part of contemporary Easter services in many American churches. Augmented at times with elements drawn from … [Read more...]
"Don't You Dare Not Go To Church On Sunday!"
Church - as the Body of the Resurrected Christ - is of paramount importance! This priest gets it, and clearly so did his people. Wonderful! Enjoy! … [Read more...]
How Skipping Church Affects Your Children
By Micah Anglo In a church Q&A, Carl Trueman was asked about why churches today are losing their young people. Typical answers to this question range from things like the temptations of this world or the irrelevance of the church—your typical answers. But Trueman makes a keen and convicting connection between our parenting and apostasy. "The church is losing its young people because the parents never taught their children that it was important. I think that applies across the board. It applies to family worship, and it also applies to whether you are in church every Sunday and what priority you demonstrate to your children church has on a Sunday. If the sun shines out and their friends are going to the beach, do you decide to skip … [Read more...]
Why You Should Keep Taking Your Kids To Church Even When It Feels Pointless
Every Sunday families face the monumental challenge of getting out the door and to the service on time. In our house the baby always needs something right as it is time to leave. by Emily Carrington After a bottle, a paci, her blanket, and some coaxing, our eight-week-old daughter fell asleep on the way to church. I hoped she would take a morning nap during the service and we would actually focus on worship. Not ten minutes into the service, she filled her diaper. Out went my husband with my daughter. After they returned, she sat calmly for about two minutes before the fussing began again. I took her to the back to calm her down, but nothing worked. I went back to our seat, grabbed my nursing cover, and headed to the room in the back. … [Read more...]


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Ferm Living Sekki Set of 3 bowls
Rediscovering the magic of ancient manufacturing, this Sekki Set of three Bowls by Danish Design House Ferm Living are made of clay with the remarkable, coarse texture and rich, earthy colour.
Made from unglazed solid dyed stoneware, dishwasher safe.
Measures approx.
Small: Ø 11 cm x H 5.5 cm, Medium: Ø 15 x H 7 cm, Large: Ø 19 x H: 9 cm


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This pin is sold at Tokyo Disneyland.
Features Winnie the Pooh and Piglet sitting across from each other. Pooh has his yellow "Hunny" pot and he's pouring honey into a bowl that is between them. "Tokyo Disneyland" is printed on the bottom in gold. They are sitting on grass (green) and there are darker green trees in the background.
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Name: St. Laurence Church
Phone: 07767 293906
Capacity: 90
Type of venue: Live
Dress code: casual
Food served: no
Parking: free parking on street
Nearest Train Station: Falmer
Address: East Street, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PQ
Venue short url: https://www.skiddle.com/venues/38252/
Music Policy: broad
Ambiance: peaceful
Drinks served: yes
Disabled facilities: limited disabled access
Nearest Bus Stop: Amex Stadium or Swan inn Falmer
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Summer is fading with the falling leaves of Autumn starting to make an appearance, approaching that time of year when it's comforting to curl up with a book in front of the fire. So here are some new additions to our Local Studies library: Continue reading
Finding your feet with Family History
Starting to do family history can seem a daunting task! Although there is now lots of information online with the help of websites such as Ancestry and Find My Past there are also numerous books which are a fantastic, tangible source of information and knowledge. These are excellent in providing a background of the type of sources you might come across, and why records appear in the they way they do! Forewarned is forearmed, as they say…
I asked an experienced colleague what she would recommend (thanks Vicky!) and she came up with two titles from our reference library:
'The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History' by David Hey
David Hey's guide is about as comprehensive as you can get! The thematic articles range from getting started with your family tree, to dealing with tracing your background by nationality and ethnicity, to searching agricultural and industrial histories. There is an absolutely indispensable A-Z glossary of terms you might come across and a useful list of all Record Offices and Special Collections in the UK.
'Tracing your Ancestors through Local History Records' by Jonathan Oates
Oates' useful guide is easy on the eye, with illustrations and photographs of examples of the types of local history records that you might encounter in your search. It explains the historical background to records in England, and looks at lots of different sources: books, journals, illustrations, maps and newspapers. Although parish registers are the most popular way of searching a family tree, these other sources can provide a wider feel for the time and place family members lived, and how they lived.
I'd also recommend 'Essential Maps for Family Historians' by Charles Masters – it's incredible how much information maps have – from Estate maps, enclosure and tithe maps to The National Farm Survey.
In addition to the more general guides, there are also specialist books which can help you trace ancestors who were in the Armed Forces, in a lunatic asylum, worked as a coalminer, lived in the colonies, in the clergy or were travellers, to name a few! The series of books 'My Ancestor was a…'published by the Society of Genealogists are well illustrated and explain in plain language the historical background that these people would have lived in as well as the sort of records you could search to find information about them.
There is also a light-hearted look at the potential pitfalls of researching your family in 'Granny was a Brothel Keeper', which provides useful tips on how to avoid being led up the garden path, and a subtle warning about not believing everything you might see (and hear from well-meaning family members!) Written in no-nonsense terms (as you may have gathered from the title), there are real life researchers' stories and lessons to be learned.
Of course, if you are desperate to get back to a computer screen, you might find 'The Family History Web Directory' extremely handy!
All the books mentioned can be found in our Local Studies library, along with our research guides at the Enquiry Desk. Libraries also have subscriptions to the Ancestry and Find My Past websites, so these can be accessed on the Library computers.
Please let us know if you have any personal recommendations or tips when researching family history, and we'll be happy to pass them on!
Books – from Breweries to Mountain Biking
Currently on display in our Local Studies library is a varied selection of newly acquired books, ranging from Heritage Walks, to an amazing story about a 'ghost runner' to a history of Burton breweries! A full list and details are below:
- Edwin Smith: A Life in Derbyshire Cricket by Steve Dolman Edwin Smith played for Derbyshire in three different decades between 1951 and 1971. Among his other many achievements, he also represented the county in 497 first-class matches, claiming 1209 wickets at an average of 25.79.
- Inglorious: Conflict in the Uplands by Mark Avery With an introduction by Chris Packham this book outlines the case against grouse shooting, and its effect on nature and the environment.
- White Peak Mountain Biking: The Pure Trails by Jon Barton Researched and ridden by a local rider, this book features 24 routes from 10.5 to 45 kilometres in length, suitable for riders of all abilities. The routes are varied and involve limestone descents, twisty woodland singletracks and cruising along easy cyclepaths through green fields and pretty villages in Derbyshire.
- Heritage Walks in the Heart of the National Forest Now that spring is on its way, some lovely walks await in this booklet, created by the Overseal Footpaths Volunteer Group in the picturesque (and very underrated!) National Forest area.
- Peak District Walks with History by Dennis Kelsall The ten walks in this attractive pocket guide have been chosen to provide fascinating locations from different period of our history including Bronze Age, Iron Age, Norman, Medieval, 16th and 17th centuries, Industrial Revolution and Victorian. Another great excuse to go walking in the Peak District
- The Ghost Runner: The Tragedy of the Man they Couldn't Stop by Bill Jones This book outlines the story of John Tarrant, who started life as a teenage boxer, but was subsequently banned from running. He ran anyway, taking part in races even though he was not allowed to compete. All the reviews point to an extremely fascinating and readable story which is difficult to put down.
- Ind Coope & Samuel Alsop Breweries: A History of the Hand by Ian Webster This book charts the fortunes of two Burton upon Trent brewing giants: Samuel Allsopp, and Ind Coope. Researched from the extensive company archives and other literature, this book not only deals in historical fact but brings the story to life, with anecdotes about brewery life that are often humorous and candid, taken from numerous interviews with ex-employees ranging from directors and managers through to operators on the brewery floor. It should be worth a read for anyone who remembers Double Diamond, Long Life and Skol !
A Sense of Place in Young People's Poetry
As I was re-shelving some books in Local Studies, a front cover caught my eye, due to its colourful artwork and images. Well, I couldn't help myself, and once I had opened the first few pages, I couldn't stop reading (even though it was well past closing time!) The images belong to a book titled 'Common Ground.' It is a collection of poetry and artwork written by students from Shirebrook Academy and Clowne Heritage High School, as part of a Junction Arts project.
It's a great example of young people coming together from different schools and celebrating (and also not being so celebratory of!) the areas they have grown up and lived in. Each page of poems is accompanied by eye-catching and colourful artwork, based on the natural environment.
The poems themselves are powerful, emotional and written with amazing creativity. I must admit to raising an eyebrow, when I saw that they were written by Year 8 students, such is the maturity in them. I would recommend the book to anyone working with young people, who has a passion for poetry, is working in a school, running creative projects or simply interested in the perspective of young people living in and around Shirebrook and Clowne.
The book is available to look at in the Local Studies part of the Record Office from our 'Local Authors' section, reference 828.9208, title 'Common Ground'.
Alison Uttley Book Collection
The variety of research that visitors to the Record Office are doing, and the questions they have are always fascinating, whether it's local or family history related. This week, one of the online enquiries we received generated childhood reading memories for a few of the staff. The question was whether we knew of any fictional accounts featuring the Cromford Canal. The local Cromford author, Alison Uttley, immediately sprang to mind (although you could argue that as her work was based so closely on her life, that a lot of her writing was autobiographical, rather than fictional!)
Alice Jane Uttley (1884-1976) was born Alice Taylor at Castle Top Farm, near Cromford, Derbyshire, and was educated at the Lea School in Holloway and the Lady Manners School in Bakewell. She is most well known for her children's books, set in the countryside, featuring the popular characters Sam Pig, Grey Rabbit and Fuzzypeg and always beautifully illustrated. Many of her books were based on memories of her life in the Derbyshire countryside.
She started writing after her husband, James Uttley, the brother of an old university friend, Gertrude, took his own life. James' mental health had been permanently impaired by his service in the first World War. They had a son together, John Corin Uttley (1914-1978), and Alison needed to support herself and her son. This she did by writing.
Her delightful animal characters and descriptions of nature made her a successful writer and later in her life, she wrote for older children and adults. She also wrote recipe books, all based on her incredible ability to remember the details of her country life in Derbyshire. Her writing describes in colourful detail what life was like living on a farm in Cromford around the turn of the 20th century.
If you would like to find our more about Alison, The Alison Uttley Society website is full of information about her life and works There is also some information related to her life detailed in our archives on our online catalogue
Here are a selection of Alison's books from our Local Studies Library (there are two whole shelves worth!) which show the variety and scope of her writing. Does anyone have a favourite, or remember reading some of her books as a child?
Richard Clark's new book on Derby
I recently blogged about a soon-to-be-launched book on Derby in a post about the DRS/VCH local history event happening in Matlock on 11 July. Now we have some details about the book, straight from the Derbyshire Record Society:
The Bailiffs of Derby: Urban Governors and their Governance 1513–1638
By Richard Clark
Derby has long had the doubtful distinction of being the least well studied major county town in early modern England, on which little work based on detailed archival research has been published. This new monograph goes a long way to rectifying this shortcoming. It provides a detailed picture of the bailiffs, chosen annually by their fellow burgesses, who headed the corporation between the early sixteenth century and the eve of the Civil War: who they were, what occupations they pursued, and the extent to which they formed a closed oligarchy. The second half of the book deals with their work: the maintenance of law and order, often in the face of incursions by county gentry; how they dealt with the plague and disputes over commons and enclosure; their response to the Reformation locally; and their role as benefactors. A final section considers how far a 'civic culture' developed in Derby. Appendices list the bailiffs, their occupations and wealth.
This study will be of great value to anyone interested in the history of Derby, and at the same time, because the author carefully contextualises his findings, is an important addition to case-studies of the larger provincial towns of Tudor and early Stuart England.
Richard Clark is a graduate of Worcester College, Oxford, where he completed a D.Phil. thesis in 1979 on the religious history of Derbyshire between 1603 and 1730. He now teaches part-time for the Open University. The author of a number of articles on early modern Derby, his edition of a churchwarden's order book for All Saints, the principal parish church in the town, was published by the Derbyshire Record Society in 2010.
The Bailiffs of Derby will be published on 11 July 2015 as Derbyshire Record Society Occasional Paper No 11 (ISBN 0-978-0-946324-39-2), a section-sewn paperback of 128 pages, including a reproduction of John Speed's map of Derby of 1611, at a recommended retail price of £15 (£18 by post). DRS members will be able to order copies at £10 post free.
Treasure 1: Beautiful bindings
Derbyshire Record Office's 50 Treasures project began in 2012 as a way of marking our fiftieth anniversary. Each treasure has been chosen from our archive and local studies collections because it holds special meaning for one of our staff or users.
The first treasure, however, is not a single item, but the attractive bindings that do the important job of holding pages together. And they are lovely, aren't they?
Items in our collections can be appreciated simply for their beauty, such as these wonderful examples of binding on volumes in the local studies collection. – Lisa, Local Studies Librarian
A Sense of Place
DRO visitors will have seen our latest vitrine wall exhibition, A Sense of Place, focusing on the Local Studies Library's Local Authors collection. Inspired by a booklet published by former local studies librarian Ruth Gordon, we highlight Derbyshire-connected writers from Erasmus Darwin to Richmal Crompton to Stephen Booth, and the varied depictions in print of the Derbyshire landscape (both rural and industrial) and historic Derbyshire events.
Our county also provided inspiration for settings in such novels as Pride and Prejudice and Adam Bede, and the backdrop to a short story featuring Sherlock Holmes. Did you know that cricket fan and Marylebone Cricket Club player Sir Arthur Conan Doyle may have amalgamated the names of wicket-keeper Mordecai Sherwin and Derbyshire bowler Frank Shacklock for his famous character, and that Sherlock's brother's name was perhaps inspired by another Derbyshire bowler, William Mycroft? All three played in the match between Derbyshire and the MCC, reported on in the Derby Mercury, 17 June 1885.
A Sense of Place runs until Saturday 22nd November.
Recent progress
Further to Becky's post yesterday, here are some photos of what's been going on so far this year: books at the County Hall Local Studies Library getting a good clean, then being boxed up and taken down to reside in fancy new shelves at New Street. It's been a lot of hard work, but we are remaining cheerful. Derbyshire Record Office regulars will recognise the owner of the high-vis jacket as Stewart Sandars, our Stakhanovite General Assistant. Stewart retired in January after many years of cheerful hard work. We miss him already.
Derbyshire Literature Festival May 2012
May was a busy month for our outreach team as this was the first year that the Record Office took part in the Derbyshire Literature Festival. This was the 7th Derbyshire Literature festival organised by Derbyshire County Council which takes place every two years, and this year's programme was exciting as ever, with more than 65 events happening in libraries and other venues across the county.
The Record Office contributed 3 events to the programme:
'Ask the Archivist'
An open day for those interested in historical research, whether it was advice on how to get started or how to get to the next step. We had a great display of original material from our collections for visitors to read and we were very keen, as in all our events, to give people the opportunity to get hands on with the documents. In this display we included material showing the range of material we hold, from prisoner records to a letter from Florence Nightingale, and our oldest records (we think!) a deed dating c. 1115.
'Melbourne in the Archives'
An exhibition of historical records from the John Joseph Briggs collection (an author, poet, naturalist & historian from Melbourne) with the chance to read aloud from a selection of material from the exhibition and discuss and talk about the material.
The exhibition featured letters, extracts, books, poems & illustrations concerning Melbourne local history. The originals were on display and used during the read aloud session, which was enjoyed by all, and led to a relaxed and interesting group discussion.
We received some lovely comments:
'Reading and Writing from the Archives with Sara Sheridan'
This session focused on how writers might use archive material as inspiration for creative writing and comprised of a full day of workshops, talks and activities. We took along a large amount of original material, which provided examples of how you might use archives for writing, whether that was for characters or events, for accuracy, or what was like to live at that time – archives enabling writers to be authentic and true to the period.
Participants were encouraged to use the documents to answer questions on how they might use the material and how to interpret them. We also had activities including guessing a mystery document, and using images from Picture the Past to inspire ideas for stories or poems.
Following the Record Office session we had a workshop by the author Sara Sheridan who had come down from Edinburgh for the event. Sara gave an extremely engaging talk on how she used archive material in her writing, and gave advice to the participants (most of whom were writing their own works) about how to write effectively for publication.
More information about Sara's writing can be found on her website: http://www.sarasheridan.com/


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Hidden Clauses / Terms in your Letter of Offer…
There are great home financing packages out there, and some seem too good to be true. Every other month, banks and financial institutions offer products with attractive feature to make sure you select them.
However, as a prudent purchaser, you must also be aware of the trapdoors of financing packages as banks will always provide various clauses in their documents to protect its interests. Be careful of the hidden clauses in your letter of offer, and understand the impact of such clauses.
Many consumers take the letter of offer (and the attached terms and conditions) for granted. Only after something goes wrong would the clauses be highlighted to you by the bank's officer. And the clauses were never mentioned to you during the marketing phase of the loan by the bank's officer.
Just like the bank officer's job to sell you the latest home financing products, it is also your job to check for hidden clauses which might be unfair to you.
As the home financing is a long term commitment for many people, you DO NOT want to be stuck in a home financing package which is a disadvantage to you.
Two rules to overcome this :
- Read the Letter of Offer, including the terms and conditions and appendix. DO NOT BE LAZY, so make sure you read all clauses. If necessary, take the letter home and better still, go through the letter with your lawyer. It is your responsibility!
- Clarify all vague clauses. If there is any doubt for any of the clauses, DO NOT be afraid to ASK the bank officer in charge. It is their job to SATISFACTORILY explain the clauses in the Letter of Offer. Don't be shy to ask, it is your right to ask!
But what should you check for? Of course, it is unreasonable to discuss each and every terms and conditions, as they are usually standard documents. However, do look out for various clauses which may not be favourable to you. Among the areas you should look out for are:
- Free-moving costs / zero-entry costs.
The main confusion on these terms are what items are covered under the free-moving costs / zero-entry cost. Ask the banker CLEARLY what is covered under the package as it varies from bank to bank.
- Default penalties.
Some banks include a clause where if you failed to make a number of on-time payments for your instalments, the bank will AUTOMATICALLY revise the financing package into the highest financing rate in the package. Considering that you may have instances where a payment is missed (such as during overseas travel / vacation), this is a serious consideration, especially when you are locked in for 5 years. Ask the banker as to "what is considered as a late payment", so that there is no confusion. Also, check on the imposed penalty charges as some banks charged a fixed sum while other charge a certain percentage. You should also compare this with other banks to see if the charges are competitive.
- Early settlement penalties.
Most banks impose an early settlement penalty for exiting the loan from the bank during the early part of the financing. Check to see if the bank charges such penalties for early settlement by paying via your own funds, refinancing to another bank, or disposing (selling) your property. Also, check if the penalty is based on balance outstanding or original financing amount, and what is the amount of penalty.
- Prepayment clauses.
When you make excess payment on-top of your regular instalment amount, they become prepayments. Some banks consider these excess as capital repayment (which contribute to reducing your following month's interest), or only consider them if made in multiples of RM1,000. Some banks require advance notice while others do not. Check which one is yours.
- Compulsory MRTA.
Some housing packages impose the conditio n that MRTA is "highly encouraged" (as Bank Negara generally do not allow banks to make MRTA compulsory). Personally, MRTA is a wise investment for you, but do check around for the prices offered by other operators to ensure the MRTA offered is competitive.
- Special FIRST YEAR rates.
When the product is marketed to you, banks may offer SPECIAL first year rates to attract your interest. For example, 0.00% p.a. for the first year or until 30 September 20xx whichever is earlier. Bear in mind although this is attractive, if the package has been offered for some months and the legal process (until loan disbursement) takes between 3 to 6 months, you may end up enjoying the 0.00% p.a. rate for maybe a few months. Check with your banker on this.
- EPF withdrawals.
Many people feel that withdrawing your EPF (from Account 2) to deposit into the housing loan account is a good strategy due to the low returns from EPF. I share the same view on this. However, please bear in mind that the EPF amount cannot be re-draw as pre-paid principal, although you have take the product with the principal re-draw features. The letter of offer usually clearly state this clause, so take notice.
- Valuation Reports.
Usually, valuation report are not a requirement by the bank if the property is BRAND NEW, i.e. purchased direct from developers. As for other types of purchases / financing (e.g. purchase from individuals, auction properties, refinancing from another bank), the bank usually requires you to submit a formal valuation report (usually from the bank's panel valuers) upon approval / acceptance of your application. If the formal valuation report shows a lower property value than the amount approved by the bank, your loan MAY BE reduced accordingly to meet the formal valuation. Also, check you letter for clauses requiring you to submit a valuation report periodically (every 1 year or every 3 years),which will mean additional costs to you everytime the valuation is done. Usually, such clause will be included if your loan facility is attached to an overdraft facility, where an annual review is conducted by the bank. So, be informed on this.
- Cross default by other loans.
If you have more than one loan account with a bank, you should also note there is a clause on cross-default. This simply means that if your other loan with the bank becomes delinquent / non-performing, your housing loan may also be classified as non-performing (cross-default). Check with the bank what happens to your housing loan if this happens, especially if your other loan is of lesser value than your housing loan.
The above are some of the basic clauses that you may have to be aware of. There are many other clauses so do not be afraid to sit and go through your letter of offer with the banker. Ask questions, if you have any area of doubt. It may save you money, as well as tension further down the road.
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HAVANA - Day 2
Enjoy a walking tour which brings Luxe Travel Insiders to the footsteps of Havana's colonial past visiting the four key squares of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, and the Plaza de la Cathedral.
The Hemingway tour is of course the highlight. Visit the Hemingway villa which is exactly as Hemingway left it in 1960 and there is plenty to see — from the open doors and windows. Although visitors are not allowed to enter the villa, for big fans of Hemingway who are willing to pay a premium surcharge, we could find a way (Available on request, subject to availability and must be arranged at time of booking)
HAVANA - Day 3
Enjoy a food tour afterward lunch. Expect long lost childhood recipes from pre-revolution Cuba such as the delicious lamb slow-cooked in pru. You will then be accompanied by an expert guide to visit two Cuban artists' studios. Get behind the facade and interact with this thriving artistic community according to your interests.
Why not immerse yourself into a late night Jazz moment after a day of private touring? Jazz is a significant musical genre in Cuba. Or course, this is only a suggestion.
HAVANA, CIENFUEGOS, TRINIDAD - Day 4
Enjoy a ride (about 3.5hour) with your Spanish-speaking driver who will pick you up at Havanna and transfer you to Trinidad via Cienfuegos. Enjoy the city of Trinidad and begin a walking tour in the evening. Luxe Travel insiders will learn more about architecture and the fascinating history in the colonial era and during the years after the Revolution.
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Luxe travel insiders will ride up to the Escambray mountains in 4X4 SUVs this morning, which is one of the highlights in this private tour.Will then go up to Guanayara and trek trough the tropical forest of Topes. Bird watching and an opportunity for swimming at the waterfall make this a must for nature lovers.
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BACK TO HAVANA - Day 6
Your private tour has almost finished. Enjoy the ride from Trinidad to Havana Airport Jose Marti. Have a safe trip back to Hong Kong!
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Travel insurance is now required and although you may not be asked on arrival you will need to have adequate insurance should you have an accident. You may arrange through Luxe Travel or purchase on arrival.
Cuba has a dual currency system but you will use only the CUC Cuban Convertible Peso or tourist currency as this is now the most used currency for everyone will need to use this currency – the (CUC). You can exchange US dollars but will be liable to pay a tax of 10%. Bring pounds or Euros if you feel this will benefit you.
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There are currently no vaccination requirements for international travelers, but consult your doctor before travelling for the latest immunization information. Drink bottled water instead of tap water, easily purchased at most hotels and restaurants. Temperatures frequently hover around the 30 °C mark, so stay hydrated throughout the day.
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