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IVORY (Fr. ivoire, Lat. ebur), strictly speaking a term confined to the material represented by the tusk of the elephant, and for commercial purposes almost entirely to that of the male elephant. In Africa both the male and female elephant produce good-sized tusks; in the Indian variety the female is much less bountifully provided, and in Ceylon perhaps not more than 1% of either sex have any tusks at all. Ivory is in substance very dense, the pores close and compact and filled with a gelatinous solution which contributes to the beautiful polish which may be given to it and makes it easy to work. It may be placed between bone and horn; more fibrous than bone and therefore less easily torn or splintered. For a scientific definition it would be difficult to find a better one than that given by Sir Richard Owen. He says: " The name ivory is now restricted to that modification of den-tine or tooth substance which in transverse sections or fractures shows lines of different colours, or striae, proceeding in the arc of a circle and forming by their decussations minute curvilinear lozenge-shaped spaces." These spaces are formed by an immense number of exceedingly minute tubes placed very close together, radiating outwards in all directions. It is to this arrangement of structure that ivory owes its fine grain and almost perfect elasticity, and the peculiar marking resembling the engine-turning on the case of a watch, by which many people are guided in distinguishing it from celluloid or other imitations. Elephants' tusks are the upper incisor teeth of the animal, which, starting in earliest youth from a semi-solid vascular pulp, grow during the whole of its existence, gathering phosphates and other earthy matters and becoming hardened as in the formation of teeth generally. The tusk is built up in layers, the inside layer being the last produced. A large proportion is embedded in the bone sockets of the skull, and is hollow for some distance up in a conical form, the hollow becoming less and less as it is prolonged into a narrow channel which runs along as a thread or as it is sometimes called, nerve, towards the point of the tooth. The outer layer, or bark, is enamel of similar density to the central 'Lecture before the Society of Arts (1856).part. Besides the elephant's tooth or tusk we recognize as ivory, for commercial purposes, the teeth of the hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, cachalot or sperm-whale and of some animals of the wild boar class, such as the warthog of South Africa. I'racticalIy, however, amongst these the hippo and walrus tusks are the only ones of importance for large work, though boars' tusks come to the sale-rooms in considerable quantities from India and Africa. Generally speaking, the supply of ivory imported into Europe comes from Africa; some is Asiatic, but much that is shipped from India is really African, coming by way of Zanzibar and Mozambique to Bombay. A certain amount is furnished by the vast stores of remains of prehistoric animals still existing through-out Russia, principally in Siberia in the neighbourhood of the Lena and other rivers discharging into the Arctic Ocean. The mammoth and mastodon seem at one time to have been common over the whole surface of the globe. In England tusks have been recently dug up—for instance at Dungeness—as long as 12 ft. and weighing 200 lb. The Siberian deposits have been worked for now nearly two centuries. The store appears to be as in-exhaustible as a coalfield. Some think that a day may come when the spread of civilization may cause the utter disappearance of the elephant in Africa, and that it will be to these deposits that we may have to turn as the only source of animal ivory. Of late years in England the use of mammoth ivory has shown signs of decline. Practically none passed through the London sale-rooms during 1903-1906. Before that, parcels of 10 to 20 tons were not uncommon. Not all of it is good; perhaps about half of what comes to England is so, the rest rotten; specimens, however, are found as perfect and in as fine condition as if recently killed, instead of having lain hidden and preserved for thousands of year in the icy ground. There is a considerable literature (see SHOOTING) on the subject of big-game hunting, which includes that of the elephant, hippopotamus and smaller tusk-bearing animals. Elephants until comparatively recent times roamed over the whole of Africa from the northern deserts to the Cape of Good Hope. They are still abundant in Central Africa and Uganda, but civilization has gradually driven them farther and farther into the wilds and impenetrable forests of the interior. The quality of ivory varies according to the districts whence it is obtained, the soft variety of the eastern parts of the continent being the most esteemed. When in perfect condition African ivory should he if recently cut of a warm, transparent, mellow tint, with as little as possible appearance of grain or mottling. Asiatic ivory is of a denser white, more open in texture and softer to work. But it is apt to turn yellow sooner, and is not so easy to polish. Unlike bone, ivory requires no preparation, but is fit for immediate working. That from the neighbourhood of Cameroon is very good, then ranks the ivory from Loango, Congo, Gabun and Ambriz; next the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Cape Coast Castle. That of French Sudan is nearly always " ringy," and some of the Ambriz variety also. We may call Zanzibar and Mozambique varieties soft; Angola and Ambriz all hard. Ambriz ivory was at one time much es-teemed, but there is comparatively little now. Siam ivory is rarely if ever soft. Abyssinian has its soft side, but Egypt is practically the only place where both descriptions are largely distributed. A drawback to Abyssinian ivory is a prevalence of a rather thick bark. Egyptian is liable to be cracked, from the extreme variations of temperature; more so formerly than now, since better methods of packing and transit are used. Ivory is extremely sensitive to sudden extremes of temperature; for this reason billiard balls should be kept where the temperature is fairly equable. The market terms by which descriptions of ivory are distinguished are liable to mislead. They refer to ports of shipment rather than to places of origin. For instance, " Malta " ivory is a well-understood term, yet there are no ivory producing animals in that island. Tusks should be regular and tapering in shape, not very curved or twisted, for economy in cutting; the coat fine, thin, clear and transparent. The substance of ivory is so elastic and flexible that excellent riding-whips have been cut longitudinally from whole tusks. The size to which tusks grow and are brought to market depends on race rather than on size of elephants. The latter run largest in equatorial Africa. Asiatic bull elephant tusks seldom exceed 5o lb in weight, though lengths of 9 ft. and up to 15o lb weight are not entirely unknown. Record lengths for African tusks are the one presented to George V., when prince of Wales, on his marriage (1893), measuring 8 ft. 71 in. and weighing 165 lb, and the pair of tusks which were brought to the Zanzibar market by natives in 1898, weighing together over 450 lb. One of the latter is new in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington ; the other is in Messrs Rodgers & Co.'s collection at Sheffield. For length the longest known are those belonging to Messrs Rowland Ward, Piccadilly, which measure 11 ft. and 11 ft. 5 in. respectively, with a combined weight of 293 lb. Osteodentine, resulting from the effects of injuries from spearheads or bullets, is sometimes found in tusks. This formation, resembling stalactites, grows with the tusk, the bullets or iron remaining embedded without trace of their entry. The most important commercial distinction of the qualities of ivory is that of the hard and soft varieties. The terms are difficult to define exactly. Generally speaking, hard or bright ivory is distinctly harder to cut with the saw or other tools. It is, as it were, glassy and transparent. Soft contains more moisture, stands differences of climate and temperature better, and does not crack so easily. The expert is guided by the shape of the tooth, by the colour and quality of the bark or skin, and by the transparency when cut, or even before, as at the point of the tooth. Roughly, a line might be drawn almost centrally down the map of Africa, on the west of which the hard quality prevails, on the east the soft. In choosing ivory for example for knife-handles—people rather like to see a pretty grain, strongly marked; but the finest quality in the hard variety, which is generally used for them, is the closest and freest from grain. The curved or canine teeth of the hippopotamus are valuable and come in considerable quantities to the European markets. Owen describes this variety as " an extremely dense, compact kind of dentine, partially defended on the outside by a thin layer of enamel as hard as porcelain; so hard as to strike fire with steel." By reason of this hardness it is not at all liked by the turner and ivory workers, and before being touched by them the enamel has to be removed by acid, or sometimes by heating and sudden cooling, when it can be scaled off. The texture is slightly curdled, mottled or damasked. Hippo ivory was at one time largely used for artificial teeth, but now mostly for umbrella and stick-handles; whole (in their natural form) for fancy door-handles and the like. In the trade the term is not " riverhorse " but " seahorse teeth." Walrus ivory is less dense and coarser than hippo, but of fine quality—what there is of it, for the oval centre which has more the character of coarse bone unfortunately extends a long way up. At one time a large supply came to the market, but of late years there has been an increasing scarcity, the animals having been almost exterminated by the ruthless persecution to which they have been subjected in their principal haunts in the northern seas. It is little esteemed now, though our ancestors thought highly of it. Comparatively large slabs are to be found in medieval sculpture of the 11th and 12th centuries, and the grips of most oriental swords, ancient and modern, are made from it. The ivory from the single tusk or horn of the narwhal is not of much commercial value except as an ornament or curiosity. Some horns attain a length of 8 to to ft., 4 in. thick at the base. It is dense in substance and of a fair colour, but owing to the central cavity there is little of it fit for anything larger than napkin-rings. Ivory in Commerce, and its Industrial Applications.—Almost the whole of the importation of ivory to Europe was until recent years confined to London, the principal distributing mart of the world. But the opening up of the Congo trade has placed the port of Antwerp in a position which has equalled and, for a time, may surpass that of London. Other important markets93 are Liverpool and Hamburg; and Germany, France and Portugal have colonial possessions in Africa, from which it is imported. America is a considerable importer for its own requirements. From the German Cameroon alone, according to Schilling, there were exported during the ten years ending 1905, 452,1.00 kilos of ivory. Mr Buxton estimates the amount of ivory imported into the United Kingdom at about 500 tons. If we give the same to Antwerp we have from these two ports alone no less than l000 tons a year to be provided.. Allowing a weight so high as 30 lb per pair of tusks (which is far too high, perhaps twice too= high) we should have here alone between thirty and forty thoesand elephants to account for. It is true that every pair of tusks that comes to the market represents a dead elephant, but not necessarily by any means a slain or even a recently killed one, as is popularly supposed and unfortunately too often repeated. By far the greater proportion is the result of stores accumulated by natives, a good part coming from animals which have died a natural death. Not 2o% is live ivory or recently killed; the remainder is known in the trade as dead ivory. In 1827 the principal London ivory importers imported 3000 cwt. in 1850, 8000 cwt. The highest price up to 1855 was £55 per cwt. At the my sales in 1905 a record price was reached for billiard-ball teeth of £167 per cwt. The total imports into the United Kingdom were, according to Board of Trade returns, in 1890, 14,349 cwt. ; in 1895, 10,911 CWt. ; in 1900, 9889 Cwt. ; in 1904, 9045 cwt. From Messrs Hale & Son's (ivory brokers, to Fenchurch Avenue) Ivory Report of the second quarterly sales in London, April 1906, it appears that the following were offered: Tons. From Zanzibar, Bombay, Mozambique and Siam 17 Egyptian . . 194 West Coast African . 11 Lisbon I Abyssinian. 64 55 Sea horse (hippopotamus teeth) . 11 Walrus 4 Waste ivory 1o4 674 Hard ivory was scarce. West Coast African was principally of the Gabun description, and some of very fine quality. There was very little inquiry for walrus. The highest prices ranged as follows: Soft East Coast tusks (Zanzibar, Mozambique, Bombay and Siam), 102 to 143 lb. each £66, 1os. to £75, 10s. per cwt. Billiard-ball scrivelloes, £104, per cwt. Cut points for billiard-balls (3k in. to 21 to 3 in.) £114 to £151 per cwt. Seahorse (for best), 3s. 6d. to 4S. Id. per lb. Boars' tusks, 6d. to 7d. per lb. Quantities of ivory offered to Public auction (from Messrs Hale & Son's Reports). 1903. 1904. 1905. Tons. Tons. Tons. Zanzibar, Bombay, Mozambique and Siam 81 75 76 Egyptian . 494 724 811 Abyssinian 224 94 234 West Coast African 461 394 414 Lisbon . 3 3 1 s 2034 200 2244 Seahorse teeth and Boars' tusks . 7 94 74 2104 2094 2311 Fluctuations in prices of ivory at the London Sale-Room (from Messrs Hale ee Son's Charts, which. show the prices at each quarterly sale from 1870). 187o. 1880. 189o. 1900. 1905. Billiard Ball pieces . . . . £55 £90 £112 £68 £167 Averages 30 38 50 29 48 Hard Egyptian 36 to 5o lb. . . Soft East Indian 50 to 70 lb. 67 55 88 57 72 West Coast African 5o to 70 lb. 36 57 65 48 61 Hard East African 50 to 70 lb. . 37 49 64 48 61 In October 1889 soft East Indian fetched an average of £82 per cwt., but in several instances higher prices were realized, and one lot reached £88 per cwt. At the Liverpool April sales 1906 about 74 tons were offered from Gabun, Angola, and Cameroon (from the last 5 tons). To the port of Antwerp the imports were 683o cwt. in 1904 and 6570 cwt. in 1905; of which 5310 cwt. and 4890 cwt. respectively were from the Congo State. The leading London sales are held quarterly in Mincing Lane, a very interesting and wonderful display of tusks and ivory of all kinds being laid out previously for inspection in the great warehouses known as the " Ivory Floor " in the London docks. The quarterly Liverpool sales follow the London ones, with a short interval. The important part which ivory plays in the industrial arts not only for decorative, but also for domestic applications is hardly sufficiently recognized. Nothing is wasted of this valuable product. Hundreds of sacks full of cuttings and shavings, and scraps returned by manufacturers after they have used what they require for their particular trade, come to the mart. The dust is used for polishing, and in the preparation of Indian ink, and even for food in the form of ivory jelly. The scraps come in for in-laying and for the numberless purposes in which ivory is used for small domestic and decorative objects. India, which has been called the backbone of the trade, takes enormous quantities of the rings left in the turning of billiard-balls, which serve as women's bangles, 'or for making small toys and models, and in other characteristic Indian work. Without endeavouring to enumerate all the applications, a glance may be cast at the most important of those which consume the largest quantity. Chief among these is the manufacture of billiard-balls, of cutlery handles, of piano-keys and of brushware and toilet articles. Billiard-balls demand the highest quality of ivory; for the best balls the soft description is employed, though recently, through the competition of bonzoline and similar substitutes, the hard has been more used in order that the weight may be assimilated to that of the artificial kind. Therefore the most valuable tusks of all are those adapted for the billiard-ball trade. The term used is " scrivelloes," and is applied to teeth proper for the purpose, weighing not over about 7 lb. The division of the tusk into smaller pieces for subsequent manufacture, in order to avoid waste, is a matter of importance. The accompanying diagrams (figs. 1 and 2) show the method; the cuts are made radiating from an imaginary centre of the curve of the tusk. In after processes the various trades have their own particular methods for making the most of the material. In making a billiard-ball of the English size the first thing to be done is to rough out, from the cylindrical section, a sphere about 2* in. in diameter, which will eventually be 2 i/1g or sometimes for pro- fessional players a lit- tle larger. One hemi- sphere—as shown in the diagrams (fig. 2) —is first turned, and the resulting ring de- tached with a parting tool. The diameter is accurately taken and the subsequent removals taken off in other directions. TheEnd of Article: IVORY (Fr. ivoire, Lat. ebur)
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Rebel Raiders Replay (Turn 11 –August 1864) -- Yeee...haaaaw! & the Navy at New Orleans
Designer Mark McLaughlin as
CSA; Naval Historian Brandon Musler as USA
When we left off,
and Memphis had fallen – and Vicksburg , though battered, repulsed a Union
Assault. The fabled Raider New Orleans CSS , a picture of which appears on the cover of
the game, however, was caught and sunk by USS Mississippi… Alabama
Yeeee…haaaaaw! Fix Bayonets, Boys!
Mark bought a Counterattack for a reason, and plays it to try and take
Vicksburg back. Grant,
whose Card 8 is still in play,
however, has other ideas – and once again his re-roll ability snatches victory
from the jaws of defeat.
Undeterred, like the Southern boys in Faulkner's Alas,
, for
whom it is always on that July
afternoon, with that long, low slope stretching before them up to the copse of
trees and Marse Robert waving them on, Mark tries again – playing Uprising! Rouse the State Militia (Card
103) launch a second counterattack at Babylon Vicksburg…but
it fares no better. The South loses Victory Points in both fights.
The Raider fleet, however, fares better. Although one is sunk, they gain 9 VP for the South, and one plucky Blockade Runner actually manages to sneak in with 2 VP Cargo, bringing the South up from negative 5 to plus 6 VP…even after losing VPs for the Supply roll the South is in the positives, thus gets all three cards (it gets only two if in the zero or negative VP area). Due to loss of cities, however, builds are down to four –which is enough for a Raider and another Counterattack.
of Battle – Ironclads vs. Screw Sloops New Orleans
The Infernal Machines give the South one die vs. each incoming ship – on a 5 or 6 that ship retreats and does not take part in the fight. Mark misses each ship.
"This is what you get for making your slaves work on them Infernal Machines" says Chris, an onlooker who is sitting beside us and openly rooting for
to win. Or, as another kibitzer adds,
"Confederate Infernal Machines suck swamp water!"
is a ram; it can target one Union
ship and if it wins a die contest send it to the bottom. Manassas , it seems, was made by the same
people who make the Infernal Machines – the Acme Corporation, Manassas Atlanta
division. It fares no better in shooting,
although Virginia with its added
pip on the die does sink a Screw Sloop.
It is not enough. The
Battery is destroyed and sunk; Manassas is
hit and uses its special ability to limp away to Virginia Baton
Rouge. New
Orleans falls, and with it, the Mississippi;
the South's only consolation is that the additional loss of VPs do not hurt
much, as the South bottoms out at negative 5 VP.
To be continued....

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Army colonel to speak on tracking terror group funding
Army Col. Joshua Potter, an authority on tracking the financial activities of terror groups, drug trafficking organizations and transnational criminal organizations, will speak at Congregation Schaarai Zedek on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. on U.S. efforts to thwart those foes.
Col. Potter works at U.S. Special Operations Command at Mac- Dill Air Force Base in Tampa, leading the Transactional Threats Division.
The program is part of the Schaarai Zedek Brotherhood's annual Steve Marx Speaker Series.
The talk is free and open to the public, but for security reasons no one will be admitted without a reservation.
Col. Potter's work deals with how Hezbollah and other terror and criminal groups are funded. He will share his personal experiences in coordinating U.S. operations against these threats, shedding light on the dark world of terror and crime.
The event will include complimentary desserts and a coffee buffet.
RSVP at www.zedek.rsvp or call (813) 876-2377. The synagogue is located at 3303 W. Swann Ave., Tampa.


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As a high-functioning autistic, Christian Wilde has overcome a lot of obstacles, accomplishing things many thought he wouldn't or couldn't.
Why has he been able to succeed? Because Christian never gave up on himself and his family, friends, aides, and teachers never gave up on him. Christian is a senior at Oak Ridge High and a member of the cross country and track and field teams. He's this week's athlete of the week because of the work he put in over the summer to prepare for the upcoming cross country season.
"Christian trained very well throughout the summer to get himself prepared for his senior cross country season," Oak Ridge coach Rob Fairley said. "He has put a lot of work into his training, which has allowed him to come into the cross country season with a lot of strength and endurance. This is Christian's fourth year of cross country at Oak Ridge. He finished last track season on a high note by obtaining a personal best in the 1600-meter run at league finals. Christian has a great opportunity to obtain personal bests in cross country this fall and to be a strong contributor to the success of the varsity team."
On top of all his training, another big highlight over the summer was Christian finishing 11th overall in the inaugural El Dorado Hills Gold Country Half Marathon. Christian finished the event in 1 hour, 25 minutes and 59 seconds.
Christian is proud of all he's accomplished and grateful for all the love and support he's received along the way.
"When I was 2 ½, my doctors told my mom and dad I had autism," Christian said. "We never gave up; none of us. We worked hard. Sometimes it wasn't easy or fun, but we made it. And guess what? I beat the odds and am driving, running, and going to Oak Ridge High School. I love running with my team and thank all my coaches for believing in me.
"I want to give a thank you to all my aides, teachers, and friends that have supported and believed me through the years. My mom calls it a village. A special thanks to Mr. (Kevin) Placek, for always been there for me and always will."
Placek, who was Christian's aide at Oak Ridge the last 2 ½ years, has high regards for him.
"Christian is a very hard working kid in the classroom," Placek said. "He has always been a pleasure to work with, and I have enjoyed seeing him grow over the past few years. One of the hardest parts of me leaving Oak Ridge to pursue a teaching career is not having the opportunity to help Christian finish out his high school career.
"Over the summer, Christian volunteered to assist me with a project I was doing for my credential program. We met several times, as I had to practice giving him different standardized assessments for students with special education needs."
Christian's mom, Liz, is also proud of her son and grateful for everyone involved in his life.
"When Christian was diagnosed with autism, we were thinking how in the world are we going to do this? God gave us the strength and know-how to seek the proper channels to help our son. We made a big move to El Dorado Hills and settled into a new life. With a lot of hard work, and many a tear, both good and bad, we beat the odds and Christian has amazed and taught us all so many lessons about "real" life.
"Throughout Christian's life, we have had unbelievable people in our school systems, private agencies, and support groups, friends, and family that believed in him and us, helping him with everyday tasks, and simply supporting our family. I thank you all for that. You all know who you are and we love you."
Folsom Telegraph: What are your hopes/plans for after finishing high school?
Christian Wilde: I would like to go to Folsom Lake College and begin a career working in animal care.
FT: Do sports run in your family?
CW: Yes, our parents raised us to always stay healthy and exercise.
FT: How long have you been running and how did you get your start in it?
CW: This will be my 12th year. I started competing in sixth grade because my parents said I had to have a sport. I have done it ever since.
FT: How have your first three years of cross country gone for you? Have you seen the improvement you've hoped for?
CW: My first year, I wasn't able to finish the season because my Nana passed away. Each year my goal was to improve and beat my times the previous seasons. I think I have done pretty good.
FT: The summer is a key time for runners to prepare for the upcoming season. Tell us what your offseason workouts were like and how many miles did you run?
CW: I ran everyday, running even on vacations. I maybe missed a day here or there due to stuff going on. Total miles for summer running were around 500.
FT: Was it hard to do all that you did? When you didn't feel like running, did you run anyway, or was that not an issue? Was the motivation always there?
CW: Yes, my parents, my coaches, and my brother gave me the motivation to keep going even when I didn't want to. I met up with my teammates to run once a week and that motivated me too.
FT: Did you run by yourself or with friends?
CW: I did both.
FT: What are you thoughts on your upcoming senior season?
CW: My goal is to beat my 5K time of 17:47 and represent my school and myself. I'm hoping to encourage the freshmen to try hard.
FT: What do you enjoy about the cross country season?
CW: Being with my teammates and always having the support of my coaches, family, and friends.
FT: What are your personal goals for this season? What about team goals?
CW: Again, beating my 5K time, and beating my brother's time. I'm hoping we win league finals.
FT: What has been your top cross country or track and field memory so far at Oak Ridge?
CW: Breaking five minutes on the mile last year in track!
FT: What's your favorite class at school and why?
CW: Financial Analysis, because I am learning how to deal with money.
FT: Favorite Food?
CW: Eating sushi with my friends and family.
FT: Favorite music?
CW: R&B and Khalid.
FT: Do you have any pets? Tell us about them?
CW: We have two Vizslas, Charlie and Oscar. They are spoiled rotten, but make me very happy.
FT: Do you have any interesting hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?
CW: Play video games and hangout with friends.
FT: What inspires you in sports?
CW: Other kids/people running with special needs. Knowing if they can do it, I can.
FT: What are your career goals? What job/profession are you interested in?
CW: I would love to work with animals and hope to see what I can do once I get to college.


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I'm a little late in jumping on the bandwagon this year, but I didn't want the Girl Scout cookie season to pass by without acknowledging it in some way. Bloggers all over the internet have been coming up with creative ways to turn the famous cookies into other desserts, or to make cakes and cupcakes that call to mind the flavors of the various annual treats, as if the thrill of eating them straight out of the box is somehow insufficient, and I figured I would jump on the bandwagon as well.
As I've recently discussed, I crave salty snacks more than desserts, but even I can be counted on to pick up a box or two of Girl Scout cookies when my cousins come calling every year, selling them on behalf of their daughters. Since sweet treats tend to linger around my house until they go stale (well, at least they did before I moved in with Justin), I acquired the habit of keeping my Thin Mints in the freezer to extend their longevity while I waited for my transient cravings to emerge and motivate me to eat them. Besides, everyone knows that Thin Mints are at their best when they're cold and almost refreshing.
Since my Thin Mints were already taking up freezer space, I thought I would transform them into another frozen treat that would take advantage of them at their chilly best by turning them into a batch of ice cream. I'd seen the recipe on Serious Eats, my favorite food blog, and I couldn't get it out of my mind, so I finally relented and gave it a try.
Unfortunately, the product that resulted didn't quite live up to my imagination: the ice cream, which lacked any alcohol or other additives that help keep ice cream from freezing too hard, was like an impenetrable brick. I was concerned that this might happen from the moment I made the custard base, which set up to a dense, mouse-like consistency when I chilled it prior to churning. Instead of pouring it into the machine, I literally had to spoon chunks of it into the canister. It was not an auspicious beginning.
The ice cream itself tasted fine, though it could have used a bit more mint flavor. Surprisingly, the bits of chopped Thin Mints that were swirled through the mixture at the last minute retained their pleasant crispness. I just didn't enough the chewy, stiff texture of the ice cream overall. At the end of the day, I would have rather satisfied my Girl Scout cookie craving by eating half a sleeve of unadorned Thin Mints, though I was glad to have tried this recipe's intriguing technique of infusing cookie crumbles in the cream for flavor. Hopefully, I'll be able to marry that technique with a different base to create some interesting flavor combinations in the future...
Chocolate Thin Mint Ice Cream
adapted from Serious Eats
6 egg yolks
1/2 c. sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 c. half-and-half
28 Thin Mints (one box), divided
5 oz. dark chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. In a medium saucepan off heat, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light in color and slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in cocoa powder until no lumps remain. Slowly add half and half, whisking constantly. Finely chop 10 Thin Mints (crumbs should be no larger than a pea) and stir into dairy.
2. Put saucepan on medium-low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until custard reaches 180°F on an instant read thermometer (custard should coat the back of a spoon but a swiped finger should leave a clean line). Remove custard from heat and stir in chocolate, then salt to taste.
3. When chocolate is fully melted and incorporated, transfer to an airtight container and chill overnight in refrigerator.
4. The next day, churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Roughly chop remaining Thin Mints; chunks should range from pea to nickle-sized. In the last minute of churn, add chopped Thin Mints. Return ice cream to container and chill in freezer for at least two hours before serving.


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Fit Over 40 Weight loss program is designed by Jon Benson with the help of Tom Venuto (the famous trainer). The intention of this program is for men and women over 40 who want to lose weight, look youthful, feel energetic, and improve their health. As always, we provide you with the information and Pro and Con opinions of health experts. It is up to you to decide if the program is suitable for you. Please consult with your doctor before applying, if you decide to follow this program.
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Fit Over 40 - How to Lose Fat When You Are Over 40
Hey, are you now in your 40's? If so, I congratulate you and am glad that you have a chance to be here. Being at your middle age may not be what you dream of. But it is unavoidable. Every people have to be here at one point of their life. There is nothing to be worried about although you start to see the crow's feet on your face. In this article, we will talk about how we can lose fat and stay fit even when we are over 40 years old.
- You will need to eat less to avoid big belly. If you do not want to change your body structure, you will have to eat less. If you want to lose weight at this age, you will have to be on diet and exercise. And you have to do it heavier than when you were younger. There is no simple solution out. What do you expect? Your fat burning capability is not as good as it used to be. That means you will accumulate more fat. If you do not eat less and exercise more, you will become fatter. That may not happen to everybody. But it happens to most people. Be prepared if you do not want your look to drastically change.
- If you do not want to eat less, you will need to change your eating habits. You can eat more fibers and proteins. Eat less fat and carbohydrates. You can use a simple formula. Half of what you eat are fresh vegetables. The change of eating habit will not only take care of your weight but also help building better health for the years to come.
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Cycle clothing company Rapha have set up their first permanent shop, in San Francisco. It'll operate year-round, in contrast to their previous pop-up stores in London, New York, Mallorca and Tokyo, which only opened for three months.
The San Francisco Cycle Club, in the city's Marina District, started off as a pop-up and was due to close on 31 July. However, it's been given a reprieve and will now serve as the first long-term retail outlet for the London-based company.
Located in 2198 Filbert Street, Filmore, it'll open seven days a week from 7am, or earlier if live racing is on TV. As with Rapha's other outlets, it's designed to be a destination for cycling enthusiasts, with a shop, cafe and gallery. Unique products will be available, there'll be live screenings of major races and photography exhibitions, and the store will act as the meeting point for weekly group rides.


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Here at Reigate Priory Bowmen we welcome new members, from those fresh off a beginner's course, to experienced archers. Both adults and juniors (10-17 years old) are welcome.
RPB members must have completed and passed a beginner's course prior to applying. If you've never shot a bow before, or have yet to complete a beginner's course, please refer to our "courses" page.
Experienced archers are more than welcome to join us too. All members must be affiliated to Archery GB. You can choose to either affiliate through us, or if you're already affiliated through another club, you are most welcome to join us as an associate member.
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DNA's Raw Material loses some marbles
Absurdity has a valid place in every dance form. Absurdity as the prominent feature of a piece, though, is usually a recipe for a mess. With varying reasons and degrees of success, each of the six choreographers in DNA's 2009 Raw Material showed a mess of some sort.
Alpha Pups
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Choreography by:
Amanda Szeglowski, Catherine Galasso, Eleanor Goudie-Averill, Lindsey Drury, Indah Boyle, Makiko Tamura
cakeface: Elle Chyun, Jeso O'Neill, Asami Morita, Amanda Szeglowski, Dana Thomas
Catherine Galasso: herself, with Indah Boyle trio guests
Stone Depot Dance Lab: Malinda Crump, Eleanor Goudie-Averill, Beau Hancock, Edward Rice, Jenna Riegel, Anna Adams Stark
GoGoVertigoat Dance: eunkyungkim, Corinne Cappelletti, Lindsey Drury
Indah Boyle: Boyle, Marie Doherty, Kyleigh Sackandy
small apple co.:Ryoji Sasamoto and Makiko Tamura
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Puppets and puppetry (Penumbra):
Nicole Donnelly
October 8 and 9, 2009
Catherine Galasso's
Will You Be My Liver
is a much darker solo about a much darker subject, but too many unconnected pieces register as a collection of snippets with no clear purpose. Only extra press material disclosed that the piece had been substituted last-minute as a tribute to Galasso's recently deceased father, but that information didn't clarify the piece. An apparently improvised bit toward the end with three extra dancers from the audience worked best and made the viewer curious to see more, because the movement and group work was quite good.
by Eleanor Goudie-Averill/Stone Depot Dance Lab has crisp dancing and a soft, pretty palette of warm browns and yellows but ultimately feels empty. A shadowpuppet show of paper cutouts and occasional humans on one side of the stage competes with the dancers and may chart the personal history of immigration of the human who cast the final shadow of the piece. Bits of humor in the puppet show are never mirrored in the dancing onstage, strangely.
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Stone Depot Dance Lab
GoGoVertigoat Dance certainly gets the prize for most absurdity, intentionally or not, with
Sell Out Demos
. What seems like a piece of female self-exploration and identity issues is swamped by the visuals of three women onstage in underpants and crudely taped breasts running around acting crazy or silly, with the help of a video showing the taping process, an onstage copy machine, a laptop video camera and a bullhorn. Narrated text streaming across the top of the back wall is impossible to focus on with everything else happening, which is unfortunate since it seems to contain the main points of the piece. In the moments the text did register, though, it didn't make much sense. It's likely each of the three dancers is a strong mover, judging from the tiny bits of dancing in the piece.
Indah Boyle came close to making sense with
Cheerleaders at a Wedding
even if the premise is absurd. The opening, with three women wearing white tutus and sleeveless dresses and dancing to Motown in unison that is intentionally never identical, has a fresh, funny quality that never seems to get anywhere as the piece continues. It is a fun piece to watch but loses flavor as it goes.
The end of the evening felt good with
up and down
by Makiko Tamura/small apple co. The piece has a clear structure and excellent dancing by Ryoji Sasamoto and Tamura but feels more like an impression than a dance. The impression is that of soft chaos, with clothes littering the back of the stage and performers randomly changing in and out of them. Are the clothes and the people interchangeable? Is this a couple that is so comfortable they share clothes? The lighting and feel overall is soft and delicate, with a beautiful ending of the two sitting in front of a backstage multicolor danceball light, continuing to move as the stage goes dark.
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12/29/18 - Rooms available: Aspen Village
Spacious three bedroom two bathroom apartment in Aspen Village, with a quick and convenient route to campus either by bus or bike. Two large rooms are available, to either share with a roommate for $450 a month, or single occupant for $900. No gender preference for housemates.
P, K, and D line will take you straight to campus, and Q line takes you straight home. It's mostly furnished already, with a tv, dining table, and a fair amount of plates, glasses and cutlery. It's got a small balcony, and there's also a small nature preserve nearby.
Rooms available are 10'5"x12'2", with an additional large closet.
One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom.
Website Link: https://aspenvillage.yolopropertymanagement.com/
Lease starts in September, but must be signed before February.
If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact 650-397-0337, either by call or text, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
12/17/18 – Room available beginning January 1, 2019 for a graduate student or working professional; close to the UCD campus and downtown Davis
Room available in 3-bedroom, 1-bath house located on Eureka Avenue near 8th Street, a 5-minute bike ride to the UCD campus or a 15-minute walk to downtown Davis. Ideally looking for another roommate who is a recent grad, a graduate student, or a working professional. I'm a 30-year-old public policy professional working in Sacramento, while the other roommate is a 27-year-old aquatics coach who works in town. The 1300-square-foot house is on a ¼-acre lot with a two-car driveway, large backyard, and an outdoor fire pit. The house comes with living and dining room furniture, microwave, oven, washer, and dryer. The room is not furnished.
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Please e-mail Adam at email@example.com or call or text at (530) 867-5689.
12/2/18 Looking for Roommate - please no pets, am allergic
One bedroom available in a 1500-square-foot house in Woodland, CA, a short drive or bike ride from Davis. I am looking for female roommate who is clean and kind to share my house with; you will have your own room as you will be sharing 3 bedroom 2 bath house with current occupant. House has washer/dryer, good size kitchen and 2 car garage. The area is close to In-N-Out, Dutch Bros, and Costco. I am an easy going vegetarian who does not smoke and looking for someone like minded. Rent is $700/month plus share of utilities and deposit is one-month rent.
If interested please contact me at (530) 391 - 4006 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
11/9/2018 -- single room for rent $800/month -- across the street from campus
My roommate is moving out by the beginning of December and we need someone to take over their lease.
The house is 3 bedrorom and 1 bathroom and located next to Ride-Aid and across the street from the Segundo Dorms. You would have your own room and be sharing the house with two male roommates. The house has a washer, dryer, printer, newly renovated kitchen, a huge backyard, and a large garage/workshop.
We are looking for someone who is respectful, easygoing. and is willing to clean up around the house.
The rent is $800/month plus PG&E.
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11/7/18 Looking for someone to live with my roomate and housemates ASAP
Hello my name is Natali I'm taking some time off of school and need someone to take my place in the lease.
The townhouse is under 2 miles from campus and all my housemates are female. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms along with a washer and dryer. You'd be sharing a room and bathroom with one other person downstairs.
Please text or email me for more info: 530 300 4127 firstname.lastname@example.com
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Hello! I'm moving to Davis in December or early January for a position at UCD, and I'm hoping to find a house to rent with another person or two. I'm a 30-year-old female, with a cat and a dog, and I'm ideally looking to rent a home with a yard that's as close to UCD as possible.
Please contact me (Jullianne) if interested at firstname.lastname@example.com or (512) 413-8650.
8/31/2018 - Housemate Wanted to fill bedroom in a 3 Bedroom 2.5 bathroom house in SOUTH DAVIS, Rent for Room Available is $775 a month plus utilities (Sharable - Rent: $1050)
House is located in South Davis, walking distance to the Nugget and about 5 min drive to Safeway. The are a few bus stops right in front and little bit down the street. About 15-20 min bike ride and 10-15 min drive. W/D in unit in the garage. And lots of street parking available. We also have a small dog (10lbs) so no more pets are allowed.
Housemate: This room is available to move in ASAP. Housemate would share the bathroom with another housemate (Female). The room is about 11x11 with a small walk in closet. Room is shareable, but rent would go up to $1050. We are all either full time student or part time students. Two Females and a Male (24, 21, 24) Washer and Dryer are in the garage. and there is a backyard space. The price to move in would be deposit of $775 if single or $1050 if double, and first months rent. If moving in mid month, the rent will be prorated.
If you have any questions about the room/house, feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com or text/call me at (916) 812-3394
7-7-2018- Roommate needed for 3 bedroom Apartment for 2018-2019 year - $631 a month plus utilities
We just got a new 3 bedroom apartment in Davis at College Town Commons in south Davis and are looking for another roommate. Rent is $631 a month plus internet and PG&E. We are both very easy going and are working professionals. Dustin is a Jr. High teacher and Hao is a marketing analyst. We're friendly and welcoming. Neither of us party or tend to have a lot of people over. Move in date would be end of July or first week of August. Let us know if you are interested and we can set up a time to meet up.
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6/4/18 Looking for a place for July and/or August?
2 bed, 1 bath on the corner of I st. and 5th st available 7/1. Washer and dryer in unit, covered parking, street parking, large backyard, pet friendly. Single room or entire place available.
Please contact Melissa at 916-919-1309 if you're interested.
6/4/18 Looking for Subleaser June 10-July 31
Large bedroom in two bedroom apartment (room is big enough to fit two people) located in The Spoke apartments with two walk in closets. Close to the north Davis Nugget and walking distance to Downtown. Rent is $600 plus utilities, June will be prorated though. Apartment is shared by one other girl who is quiet and considerate and works full time during the day.
If interested please text me at (530) 863-7178 or email at email@example.com
6/3/2018 - Living room Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (Female Only)
Octave Apt 3B2B Flat (9/10/2018 - 8/31/2019) Living room roommate wanted (1 female)
Rent: $450/mo. Deposit: $225
Octave -> UCDavis: ~5 mins by car, ~10 mins by bus(M,W,P line)
Near Safeway, Hongkong cafe, and Pet food express etc.
Free parking Washer and Dryer in unit Patio next to the kitchen
Appliances: Stove, Oven, Refrigerator, and Microwave
Pets - allowed (Pet deposit + pet rent)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
6/2/2018 Room and Board (five day/week meal plan) all inclusive at $1400/month Available two furnished rooms and shared bathroom with meal plan for two female students. House shared with college mom, has a separate room and bathroom.
On W, P, and Q bus routes, 15 minutes bike ride to campus.
Access to washer/dryer, hot tub, wi-fi and one garage space.
Available 2018-2019 school year, startring on Sept 15.
Contact: Nanette at email@example.com
Living Room Living for Summer Session 1, 2018
I have a large living room that needs someone to live in it between June 18th and August 10th at the Drake Apartments. The space also comes with exclusive access to the patio and back gate which is currently growing tomatoes and basil. These can stay if you'd like or I can remove them (IDK maybe you like salsa and pesto). You will be living with one female and one male, both in their own separate rooms. They are both clean, neat and quiet. Rent is $500/month plus PG&E. Interwebs comes free, or let's be honest it's baked into the rent. Save Mart and Safeway are a short walk away, which is great if you like the cheaper prices at one and the Friday deals at the other.
If you're interested text me at 925-452-7641. Best of luck on your search!
Lease take over - June 2018
Lease take over for 1 bedroom+bath of a furnished 4 bed/4 bath in the U apartments. The room will be available from 6/1/18 and lease ends 8/31/18 – Lease extension possible.
The room is furnished with an XL full bed, desk, chair, a twin bed. Roommates (male,male,female) are clean and kind. Living room includes a sofa, coffee table and a TV stand with a 42 inch TV. The kitchen includes a dining table and chairs + washer + dryer + dish washer.
Base Rent is $885/month + $30 for utilities + $40 for parking, internet included. Electric extra. Address: 625 Cantrill Dr. in Davis. Close to Safeway and Austrian Konditorei.
If interested, please contact/text me. Jakob: 530 760 6741
Looking for Roommate
1 bedroom available at the address of 2812 Bidwell St. The space is recently updated with hardwood floors and granite counter tops. I myself am a 26 year old graduate from Davis who plays professional golf and travels frequently. Looking for a male or female who will respect the place and keep it organized and clean. My last two tenants have both been female and they have been happy with their stay. Rent would be 850 including all utilities. The bedroom that is yours has the walk in closet as well. Feel free to email me for pictures and if you are interested. I have contract all ready and looking for someone to move in starting in July or whenever you want. Rent could be paid monthly so now yearly lease necessary.
5/1/2018 Private Bed/Bath available at Lexington Apartments starting July 1
1 Bedroom available in a ground floor 2 bedroom / 2 bath apartment in the Lexington apartment complex, located 5 minutes walk from downtown and 10 minutes from campus. Room is 13' by 11'. Roommates are a couple with a cat. Room has its own unattached bathroom. Sublet available July 1- August 30 with option to extend September 1 for 12 month lease. Furnishings available upon request (couch / bed / desk / dresser / tv stand). Washer / Dryer in unit, AC/Heating. Complex has Pool and Hot Tub. Rent will be approx. 1050 beginning Sept. 1, but summer months can be somewhat cheaper. Parking available. Lexington voted best Apt. Complex in Yolo County 2015/2016/2017/2018.
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3 rooms individually for rent right across the street from UCD campus and walking distance from downtown on College Park! Charming historic house with spacious backyard and pool. Also close to Trader Joes! Spacious bedrooms which will be furnished. 1k+utilities/mo. Please feel free to email with any questions at email@example.com
Summer SUBLEASE : Bright and spacious 1bed/1bath apartment available from mid June to end Aug 2018 (rent negotiable)
Hi, I am looking to sublease my 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment for any period between 18 June and 26 August. Exact dates and rent are *negotiable*. The apartment is bright, spacious, clean. It is definitely big enough for two people. The complex has laundry facilities operated by card, gym, pool, study lounge, free printing, free wifi and many other amenities. Location is excellent: on Alvarado Avenue, (Davis, 95616) close to Safeway and SaveMart, as well as many food options, on the bus lines to downtown and UC Davis. Less than 10 mins cycling to UC Davis or downtown. There's plenty of available parking. Feel free to get in touch for more info and pics and to discuss rent: Francesca 530 204 8710 or email@example.com
4/24/18 Summer Large Bedroom Available For July-August
Hi, I have a large bedroom (pretty much a master bedroom 14X16) at Parkside Apartments on F. Street. The apartment complex is super new and renovated. You have very close access to both the E,F, and P lines for bus transit to campus or wherever! It is $570 a month not including utilities. If there are two of you, I am open to that. That way you can split rent at $285 a piece. Again, the bedroom is very large and two people can easily share it. You will likely be living with no more than two other people. This a 2 br, 1 bathroom apartment. It is available from July 1st-Aug 25th.
Contact me if interested,
Jake (916) 799-0527
4/20/2018 Summer Bedroom Available Until August 31st.
Hello, we are looking for a female housemate to take over a room in North Davis from now until August 31st. It is $450 a month not including utilities. If anyone is interested to move in before May, the rest of April and May will be free (not including utilities for May). There will be three other girls living in the house. It includes a washer/dryer, a shared bathroom with one other girl, shared kitchen, and shared living room. We also like to have a quiet house and would prefer someone who doesn't throw parties at the house.
I am also looking to sell the furniture inside the room for $300. This includes the bed frame, mattress, side table, and desk (not including a chair). All of these were bought new in February and were only used a few times. So, if you are interested in moving into an already furnished room, I can sell these to you as well.
Thank you. Please let me know if you are interested and I can provide pictures and more details.
-Nicole (916)425-5025
04/09/2018 - Spring/Summer Lease
Lease take over for 1 bedroom of a furnished 2 bed/2 bath. The room is currently empty and available for move in ASAP and lease ends 8/31/18. The room is furnished with a twin bed, standing lamp, and large desk--all of which are available to new roommate, or can be removed prior to move in. Roommate is a female graduate student: clean, kind, and quiet. The apartment is in the Stonegate Village Apartments (2950 Portage Bay W), a quiet community in NW Davis, with easy access to campus via bike path and bus lines. Rent is $800/month, internet and electric not included.
contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
04/05/2018 - SPRING LEASE - Shared Room for Rent (380$/month)
I'm looking for a lease take-over in a shared room in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment starting ASAP!
~Located at 120 C street, the apartment complex is a walk away from the UC Davis campus and even closer to your favorite downtown drink or eat spots
~Currently living there is is a clean, studious girl in the single, and the best, most hipster male roommate you could ask for
~Rent would be $380 a month, not including PG&E and WIFI, which usually comes out to an additional $20-$30, combined per month.
~ Looking to find someone to take over my lease by Spring Quarter, but definitely willing and able to have the take-over happen even sooner!
Please message me with any questions!
04/2/2018 - SUMMER SUBLEASE - FURNISHED Master Bedroom + Walk-In Closet + Vanity (Sink) Area in Room, $590/month (negotiable)
Located at Greystone Apartments -- has a private shuttle to campus + Target + Safeway, bus lines right out front, and a clubhouse with gym + pool + free printing
Rent is 590/month, not including utilities (usually over 700, but I will be covering a bit for you) -- and June would be paid for!
Prefer females, but can figure that out.
Message me at (530) 270-9624
Hey everyone,
My housemates and I are looking for one more person (female preferred) to help occupy our extra bedroom for the 2018-2019 school year. The room is a spacious (12.5x13.5) with a generous closet in a 2 bedroom + 1 bath apartment for just ~$432 a month (Not including utilities) at The Temescal; plus a 300$ deposit when you are added to the lease. The apartment offers basic internet and cable for free, storage space, a private patio on the side of the house and other amenities offered by Temescal such as a study room, gym, and a pool. Temescal is located in North Davis, a 2 minutes walk to the Marketplace shopping center with a CVS, Safeway, Peet's Coffee, Noahs, Jamba Juice... Plus a 10 minute bus ride to campus (G & J) which run every 15 minutes or so.
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3/9/2018 - Room for rent
Room for rent in a 3-bedroom 1 bath home in Woodland. Looking for a student or individual who is comfortable around pets. Davis is a 20 minute bus ride from home and the Yolo Bus is at the corner of the street. Rent is $650 plus utilities.
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Spring and Summer Sublease
One bedroom in Two Bedroom Apartment- Sycamore Lane Apartments on Russel
Looking for someone to sublease the room! There are currently two other female occupants who share the second room. The space is clean, comfortable, spacious, and in an excellent location right off campus and right behind Trader Joes! The lease would be from March 22nd - August 31st.
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ROOMMATE WANTED- prefer graduate or professional student. (posted 2/2018)
Looking for a roommate to share a 2 bedroom / 2 full bathroom condo in Stonegate Woods. Rent is $900 plus utilities. The place is quiet and safe, and it has a fenced yard with producing fruit trees! I'll be a new resident at the vet hospital and bringing 1 adult dog. Unfortunately, she may be the only pet allowed by the landlord. I keep my house pretty clean, so I'm looking for someone who can at least keep the common area clean! As a resident, I know I won't have a ton of free time. However, I love to visit breweries, watch sports, walk my dog, etc. in what time I have. Email (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you're interested, and I can send more details and pics. Lease would start mid-July and go through July 2019.
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One large teddy-bear-type canine and one small canine along with two adult humans seeking new housing starting September 2018. House with fenced-in yard would be ideal; dog allowance is a must. Humans are working adults with modest but stable incomes who keep very clean and value open communication and community building with housemates. QTPOC. <3 Please contact at firstname.lastname@example.com or by text/call at (520) 406-3347. Thank you!
ENTIRE HOME FULLY FURNISHED 1000SQFT 3/1 in WOODLAND CA - $790/mth includes all utilities. Available March 1st - September 1st (flexible). The home is newly renovated, fully furnished in a quite and safe neighbourhood. It includes 65in 4k wall mounted tv, surround sound, washer, dryer, central A/C, full kitchen with blender, plates, utensils, pots, pans, stove, toaster, new bath towels, sheets, comforters, pillows, bath tub, epison salts, candles all that stuff :) There are fruit trees, planter boxes and a fire pit in the yard you can use. Everything you need is here. Basically I am renting my home for 6 months while I am away play tennis tournaments. I will be back for 6 weeks in July so you will have the place to yourself 90% of the time, but we will be sharing the place in July. I am the tennis coach in Woodland, have been here for 4 years and love the area. I am very easy going, drama free and looking for someone similar! The house is 10-15min away from Davis and very close to the 113 enterance. Utilities include water, electric, garbage and wifi. If the electric bill is extra high in the summer I will ask for help with it and show you the bill to justify the extra rent. There is central a/c so should not be a problem. Sorry no pets. House photos and more info about me available on request. firstname.lastname@example.com Thanks, please contact Michael on 650 889 0597 ------------------
$750 Lease takeover in a wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath home. You'd have a private room and share a bathroom with one other person. Maximum 3 people live in the house. Males or females welcome.
Room is a nice size, especially if you know how to use the space. I have a queen sized bed with a very long desk in it right now. Huge closest with shelves that add a ton of extra storage. Lovely natural sunlight comes in from window. Really an awesome place to live, roommates are currently very nice. Cleaner comes once a week and cleans entire house except your bedroom. EVERYTHING is included for only $750 a month. Right across the street from Safeway, Riteaid, Dos Coyotes, etc.
I'm moving in with a friend which is why I'm leaving. You're not going to find a better shared housing situation in Davis. Perfect location and awesome house with far too cheap of rent for all that it offers.
No smoking and no partying. Please be mature and respectful. Not possible to share the room.
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= ''Roommate Wanted" LARGER then average room =
House Located in South Davis at Cowell Blvd and Mace Blvd.
Room available to move in Feb 1st 2018.
$500 for OWN room and shared bath in a 3bd / 2 bath house. Total house rent is $1500.00
- Room is 144sq ft (12x12 room).
- Wood floors
- Kitchen, backyard with fruit trees/garden, Living room, Studio/Family room.
- Washer / Dryer
- Wifi
- Immediate Freeway access
House has refinished wood floors. The bedrooms are much larger than in most davis houses. There is a separate living room at the entry and a family room / studio off the kitchen.
Current housemates are respectful, two males. Non-smoking, You can smoke outside of course. We are friendly, social, and easy going guys looking for similar traits in a housemate. Looking for someone who cleans up after themselves and has no desire to throw house parties, occasional gatherings are ok. Having friends over is fine but we aren't looking to have parties open to the public where random strangers show up (not a frat house). Pets must be discussed with the landlord. There is currently one clean dog at the house. Would prefer someone over the age of 21, (mainly looking for someone responsible). House is approx 1,596 sq ft with a fenced in backyard on a lot that is 9,583sq ft. Current housemates are relatively quite around the house.
We are looking for long term applicants, (year minimum preferred) but will play it by ear. Monthly cost of internet combined with utilities (waste and PGe) is on average $80-$150(low/high end)/person. This could be lower or higher depending on AC usage and if lights and computers are left on all the time. Washer and dryer are available, big backyard with fruit trees.
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Shared master bedroom with female for rent at Casitas. Bathroom is a decent size with vanity area included. There is also a sliding door in the room which leads to a spacious backyard. Very generous closet area with mirror sliding doors. Rent is 493.50, (without PG&E, ~$12), washer and dryer are inside the house, so you will not have to pay to wash clothes. Also a big living room and kitchen which you would share with 4 other females. If interested, message me or contact me @ email@example.com
1/1/18 Roommate Wanted in Drake Apartment
I am looking for a roommate to live in our townhouse style apartment, it's a 2 bed/1.5 bath, 2 floors apartment. You will live on the first floor with half private bathroom (means no shower, take shower on second floor). You will have a huge room to store many staffs, even it's a living room, but another two roommates all live on second floor, so you will own enough privacy. What's more the living room also has a half wall and something like a door, so it's simple to separate.
Near 2 plazas, 5 mins walk to SaveMart and Safeway. 10 mins bike to UC Davis. Bus lines: B, G, J, P, Q 42B etc. FREE gym and FREE parking, FREE pool and jacuzzi. A large study room included, 24 hour during final week.
$500/month, text me if interested, (925)914-9275, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
30/10/18 Seeking Room for Winter Quarter
I am looking for renting a living room and a bathroom for 2019 Jan 1st-Mar 30. I am an exchange student. Male.
below $850/month.
please contact me.
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Miss Carol – Nepal 2014
What an amazing time we had in Nepal!! Wonderful food, memorable people and delicious chaos everywhere to photograph. Thanks for arranging such an exciting and fulfilling journey Sue. Sister Rainbow
Nepal was my second trip undertaken with Informal Photography. As was the case in the first tour to India and Bhutan, the organization and attention to details in all regards was excellent. Advice on what to expect on the trip was accurate and any advice given on preparation and items to bring were comprehensive.
The volunteer project to Kaku School was a priceless experience where we were able to leave a tangible and enduring addition to the lives of the children and families in the area. Top marks to Sue for researching and undertaking this initiative with The Himalayan Light Foundation.
The photography tour included visits to areas of Nepal where we were able to meet locals in their homes and experience their day to day routines. This has resulted in very special photographs – and memories – unique from your traditional travel snaps. I am, and will continue to highly recommend Informal Photography Tours to anyone, photographer or not – who is looking for a truly wonderful travel experience.


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Pebble Beach View Vacation Rental & Guest House - This older oceanfront beach house (2 BR/2 BA) has been expanded in size from the original house to maximize the beautiful ocean views from living room, dining and master bedroom areas. Spacious master bedroom has plenty of closets, a tiled shower, double sinks and dressing area. 2nd bedroom has a queen bed & an older twin sofa sleeper (sofa sleeper is best for kids rather than adults). Living room has a single sized futon & some couches (couch or sofa bed sleeping is probably more comfortable for kids, rather than adults). Stairs to the beach are right out the front door! At some times of the year, there may be availability of a separate second story (above the garage) studio/loft available to add on, also, for around half the cost of the main house (that adds another bedroom, kitchenette, and bath, and 2nd story ocean view deck, making it 3 BR/3 BA), but this is NOT currently available for the next few months (already in use). This house has an amazing view! Wireless internet conncetion and DISH Network TV!
Located on South Pebble Beach Drive (the most breathtaking drive on the North Coast!) near to Redwood National Park, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City Harbor, Ocean World, Trees of Mystery (Klamath), the Smith and Klamath Rivers, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, Del Norte County Airport, Sutter Coast Hospital, Pelican Bay State Prison, and it's only 20 miles up Coast Highway 101 to the Oregon border and Brookings. We encourage Exchange Stays with other Vacation Rental Owners through the iTravex website online. (Ours is #9977)
Pebble Beach offers the Pacific's most spectacular sunsets, plus a view of distant Point St. George Lighthouse out at sea. We think it's the most beautiful spot on Earth!-- Listen to sea lions and sea birds, plus take advantage of the free stress-reducing therapy offered by the sight and sound of the ocean waves!-- We've had many satisfied guests. Keywords: Vacation Rental/Guest House


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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Emissaries soon to arrive from the Great Southern Land!
6 comments:
- Bluebear Jeff said...
The Principality of Saxe-Bearstein will gladly recieve an envoy from "Down Under".
We would warn you, however, to avoid the Kingdom of Stagonia. Notoriously vile and deceitful, their king just "committed suicide" . . . mind you his eyes were gouged out, there were burn marks all over his body, he had been poisoned and his hands were tied behind him . . . and the claim is that while in this condition he used three blows with an axe to cut his head off.
Their new monarch is reputed to enjoy torture . . . hmmmm, do you wonder what he was doing while the former king "committed suicide"?
-- Jeff of Saxe-Bearstein
for Furst Bruno von Ursa
- December 17, 2008 at 3:59 AM
- abdul666 said...
The warmest of welcomes to our brothers from the other side of the world!
Whole Monte-Cristo is looking forward with trepidation for knowing at last if the inhabitants of the Terres Australes are really as strange as sometimes reported .
Our ladies and the Palace live in the hope that Princess Amanda Of New Wales will honour them with a visit.
- December 17, 2008 at 4:26 AM
- Prinz Geoffrey said...
Cavenderia would welcome the envoy as well.
- December 17, 2008 at 5:17 AM
After seeing the portrait of Princess Amanda Of New Wales, I suspect one of Grand Duke Leopold of Istrya-Galicia's close relatives has got his eye on her.
- December 18, 2008 at 2:51 AM
- Herzog Ignaz said...
Herzog Ignaz von Pfalz-Kognat-Obersayn extends most sincere welcome to her Highness, and fraternal greetings to his antipodean cousins she represents.
The Ducal Tutor is fascinated by the reports of the exotic flora and fauna of her Highness' homeland and hopes that a scientific and cultural exchange may be arranged to permit Obersaynische natural philosophers to bring specimens back to the Ducal Menagerie, to which the Duke himself would be honoured to give her Highness a tour.
- December 18, 2008 at 2:27 PM
- trailape said...
Dear Herzog Ignaz von Pfalz-Kognat-Obersayn
Kindly inform your Ducal Tutor that Her Royal Highness, Princess Amanda Of the Holy Mormoan Kingdom Of New Wales is pleased to hear of the growing interest in her father's Kingdom. She is more than willing to discuss all of it's newly discovered fauna and flora with the Ducal Tutor.
The specimens she brings with her presently are for presentation purposes only, however she will be only to happy to arrange, through her various attending assistants and staff, any "permanent" displays for the Ducal Menagerie.
Word of the Duke's extensive collection is well known to Her Highness.
Kind Regards
Lord Sven Irwin
Marquis Du Broadford
Emissary Assistant to HRH Princess Amanda
- December 18, 2008 at 11:44 PM


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Interpretive signs in both English and Spanish contextualize the collection for visitors and include detailed explanations of Spanish painting and other schools that took cues from the masters of Spain, or were elsewise collected by the museum over the course of its nearly 200 years of existence. Standing before such iconic work as Diego Velázquez' "Las Meninas," made the shouts from children running through the cool waters of the splashpad fall away and I recalled a morning spent before that very painting—a depiction of the young Queen Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV in Madrid. (Later, I took the best nap of my life in El Parque Retiro, waking every few hours to follow the shade of an Ash Tree.) This painting is often seen as the culmination of themes and technique in Velázquez' long career and its composition and use of charged symbols has made it one of the most studied pieces of art to ever come out of Spain.
Other schools represented in the Prado on the Plaza exhibition include both French and German, including "Adam and Eve" by "the greatest German artist of the 16th century," Albrecht Dürer. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Germany and Spain were close allies, and the evidence of cultural and creative exchange apparent in paintings from the period, as well as in the museum's collection. This piece is a diptych set of portraits, in two sections depicting the work's namesakes, with delicate greenery miraculously covering controversial bits the waist down. The figures emerging from a dark background, and the painting—packed with symbolism both biblical and self-
Spanning 5 centuries—the 14th to the 19th—these are just a few of the works you can expect to see when you head Downtown and into the west edge of Civic Plaza. Other artists represented include Peter Paul Rubens, Hieronymus Bosch and Francisco de Zurbarán. This exhibition—a truly unique iteration of public art—is the first of its kind in the United States. The exhibition has previously toured Central and South America, making stops in Lima, San Salvador and Guatemala City. Albuquerque is the collection's first stop in the US.
Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available by appointment, and on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7pm local community leaders and academics will lead a conversation on-site. Otherwise, the exhibition is open for self-directed tours during regular hours for the plaza—8am to 10pm—and is totally free of cost. As such, access to these foundational works of Western art is truly equalized here, allowing individuals to have their own, individualized experiences with dozens of masterpieces.


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The Ghana National Fire Service has indicated that there was no water flowing through the fire hydrant closer to the La gas explosion site.
This was revealed by the Director of Public Affairs, Billy Anaglate in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.
He explained that this caused them to delay in the process of dousing the fire because the fire trucks had to go all the way to Makola in the Central Business District to refill the trucks to put out the fire.
READ ALSO: Ghana loses GHC86 million to fires between January and September
"Because of the contingency plan we put in place, even with the biggest challenge of not having water readily available passing through the hydrant for firefighting meaning we even needed to move our vehicles, when they were exhausted off water, to travel all the way Makola to replenish… we were able to fight the fire, to extinguish it at that shortest possible time of even four hours or five hours."
"There were fire hydrants within the Trade Faire and around the area but water was not passing through, if you have a hydrant and water company has not released water to pass through it, there is no way you will be able to access it."
READ ALSO: Mahama sends condolence to explosion victims
However the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) questioned why the Fire Service personnel went all the way to Makola instead of their headquarters which was closer to the explosion site.
The Public Relations Office of the GWCL, Stanley Martey said "the Ghana National fire service has a hydrant in this head office at the ring road and they are supposed to be fetching water on there all the time. Why are they saying they had to go all the way to Makola?"
READ ALSO: COPECGH lambasts authorities for relaxing safety standards
He then asserted that the Fire Service did not have to play a blame game since their excuses are not justified.
"It is not proper at this time to be laying blame and I think that it is high time the fire service stopped blaming the Ghana Water Company limited anytime they fail in their responsibilities."
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OKCMOA is proud to be a venue, once again, for the 2017 deadCenter Film Festival. Furthermore, we're excited to offer early online ticket access for deadCenter screenings at OKCMOA as a new Film Society membership perk! See the list of films screening at OKCMOA June 8-11 and click here to access the complete deadCenter screening schedule across multiple OKC venues or to purchase an all access pass.
$10 for adults | $5 for kids 12 and under | Online ticket sales for Film Society Members open May 25 and close 24 hours before the film screening | Tickets for non-Film Society Members must be purchased in person at the OKCMOA box office.
Films screening at OKCMOA:
Infinity Baby
Thursday, June 8 | 8:30 pm
Friday, June 9 | 12:30 pm
I Stand: The Guardians of the Water
Friday, June 9 | 3 pm
The Hero
Friday, June 9 | 5:30 pm
KidsFest Shorts
(Geared toward children 3-12 years old and includes a few live action, documentaries, and animated films.)
*Free Admission; Advance tickets are not available
Saturday, June 10 | 11 am
Panel: Creating the Animated Feature Trolls
Saturday, June 10 | 1 pm
Trolls film screening
Saturday, June 10 | 1:30 pm
Dave Made a Maze
Saturday, June 10 | 5:30 pm
Saturday, June 10 | 8 pm
The Work
Sunday, June 11 | 2 pm
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No, but some inconsistency is expected from a new guy on the team, he will get over it (that's why I said 'no matter what'); I think the organization needs to boost his confidence by keeping him on court. That will raise his confidence that he can lead the team. He's very skilled with high IQ. He was also coached by Popovich.
Magic lose again. Is team chemistry and confidence the problem? Players don't seem to have fun playing with each other. They just try score. I have been cheering for the Magic from overseas since I knew the NBA in 1995, but I have finally couldn't refrain from joining this constructive community to see if we can help the team improve. The goal now is the playoffs. Some guys say trade Elfrid (I know he's improved a lot this year and now shoots significantly better. He also has great on-court chemistry with Gordon), but a more reliable facilitator who can display LeBron-type leadership on court is what the team really needs. Someone that is better than Jameer. Someone who can make the guys more connected on court. Just too many turnovers. Still, a few bright things to note: - Hezonja finally getting the minutes he deserves. A confident slasher who can also shoot 3s like Gerald Green, is always helpful - Jonathon Simmons, this guy is GOLD no matter what. Get him heavy minutes. Make him a leader. - Now with big men Nikola and Speights (even Gordon, who's a double-threat now) both can fire from outside, it make more plays for others And a question: Can Payton still play if he trims his hair? Or is it the source of his power?


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Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Laos shares borders with Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China. Laos has a number of rivers running through it and the abundance of fish contribute to the Laotian subsistence economy.
Population: 7 million
Ethnic Groups: Lao (53.2%), Khmou (11%), Hmong (9.2%), Phouthay (3.4%), Tai (3.1%), Makong (2.5%), Katong (2.2%), Lue (2%), Akha (1.8%), Other (11.6%)
Languages: Lao (Official), French, English, Other (Ethnic languages)
Religions: Buddhist (64.7%), Christian (1.7%), None (31.4%), Other/Not Stated (2.1%)
Capital: Vientiane
CIA: The World Factbook - Last Updated July 11, 2017
Laotian Population:
In Canada: 24,575
In the GTA: 4,205
In Toronto: 1,260
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas):
Brampton, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, and East Gwillimbury.
Laos became independent from France in 1954. Communist forces gained total control by 1975 and persecuted Christians. Two-thirds of Laotian Christians fled while the rest were forced to meet in secret. The Communists did not try to eliminate Buddhism, but instead tried to manipulate it for political purposes. Many monks refused to comply and either fled or quit. Religious restrictions have since eased up, but Christians are still targets of persecution despite the fact that Christianity is one of the four recognized religions in Laos. On the other hand, Buddhism has largely been revived. The Communist Party continues to have full political control (Laos is one of few communist countries left in the world). However, there has been some economic liberalization.


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Hunza Naran Couple tour covers two different region Naran Kaghan Valley is in KPK While Hunza Valley sits Gilgit Baltistan. Hence, our tour provides mix of famous places. Therefore, duration of this tour plan is 10 Days 09 Nights. Naltar Valley, Lake Siaful malook , Attahabad lake and Siri Paye visits are salient features of this tour. Couples do see Rakaposhi and Nangaparbat been in Hunza Valley. Moreover, Naran Kaghan Valley has modern facilities like 3G internet enables customers to use social media on the go even on Babusar Top ( 13700 feet ). In Addition, three Jeep Rides makes this tour plan a must have.
Discount Price: 155,000 PKR
Package Price 175,000 PKR
Day 01: Pick from Islamabad, Reach Shogran and Check into Hotel
Day 02: Breakfast , Visit Siri Paye Meadows on Jeep, back to Hotel in Shogran
Day 03: Breakfast Shogran, Move towards Naran, Visit Lake Saiful ul Malook on Jeep
Day 04: Breakfast in Naran, Enjoy Rafting in Kunhar, short stay Babusar Top, reach Gilgit
Day 05: Breakfast, Visit Naltar Valley on Private Jeep, move towards Hunza Valley
Day 06: Have Breakfast, Visit Khunjerab Pass, Sost Dry Port Attahabad Lake & Back
Day 07: Breakfast, Visit Altit Fort & Baltit Fort with Entry Tickets in Hunza Valley
Day 08: Breakfast, Visit Minapin Village, Visit Gilgit City , Shopping Area & Stay Gilgit
Day 09: Breakfast and move towards Naran Via Babusar Top and reach in 7 hours time
Day 10: Breakfast in Naran, Move towards Islamabad for End of Tour
- Dedicated Private Toyota Carola GLI with Dedicated Driver and Fuel
- Breakfast for Couple ( 2 People )
- Driver's expense Paid by Company ( Pakistan Tour and Travel )
- Jeep Ride to Naltar Valley in Hunza Region
- Jeep Ride for Lake Saiful Malook
- Jeep Ride to Siri Paye meadows Shogran
- Entry Tickets for Altit and Baltit Forts
- Road Taxes if Any
- 9 Night Hotel Stay for Couple in Double Room
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Any other Sightseeing
- Any Extra Day or Night Expense
- Any Photography or Any Refreshments


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