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|Country fare – Bulgarian style
Have you seen those idyllic pictures in country living magazines and thought to yourself why don't I get to go there? Well this summer, I did.Our cultural trip around central Bulgaria took us to stay in a country house in the remote rural village of Gorsko Slivovo close to one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. This areas first inhabitants were also one of the Thracian tribes dating back to the 3rd Centry BC. After my tour of the amazing archeological sites of Bulgaria, I'm big into the Thracians now, see Ancient Artifacts and awesome ancestors.The town has a truly picturesque setting among the miles and miles of fields of sunflowers. You wouldn't find more a gorgeous landscape in Tuscany or the South of France.
We stayed at the home of Mariella and Mikhail and despite the minor fact that we only had one indoor bathroom between eight people, we had an idyllic stay.
|Mariella in her vineyard
The rooms were rustic and cool and the garden was hung with grape vines, you could just pick yourself a sugar sweet grape on the way to the outside 'sun shower' which was actually a big barrel of rain water warmed by the sun fixed up with a bit of a shower head. The sign on the outdoor toilet, saved from the days of communism, translated as 'Municipal Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party.'
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The produce of the beautiful market garden which surrounded the house was to form the basis of our delicious country meals and the herbs which Mariella grows were brewed into a herbal tea which was served along with strong thick Bulgarian coffee. There was also delicious Bulgarian white wine at the evening meal served together with the rather more potent Rakia, which is the local Plum brandy, incredibly strong and traditionally served with the first course. It certainly breaks the ice.
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Our welcome meal was home made bread which had a kind of brioche texture and was divided so that tearing and sharing was compulsory. This was served with 'coloured salt' which is sprinkled on the bread and includes Paprika, Fenugreek and Savoury – a herb you don't hear much from these days.To go with this there was fine white cheese which is mild and quite crumbly, locally made honey and fresh sour cherry jam.
|You say tomato…
The evening meal followed about an hour later! Stuffed peppers, potato cakes fresh tomatoes and onions, farmed rabbit and pork from the Bar B Q. It was all quite delicious and served outdoors on the wooden table with a fresh cotton table cloth for every meal. On the second evening we were taken to the local civic centre for another welcome meal (more bread, honey and Baklava this time) in the old library of rather dog eared books. We first met the Mayor and then were all instructed in Bulgarian dancing by the ladies of the village whose nimble expertise we could not surpass.
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All the towns and villages seem to have a concrete sixties looking 'administrative' buildings in the town square usually with some dour statue of mother Russia in front of it as a legacy from the communist days when they controlled everything from behind that most unattractive of furnishings – the Iron Curtain. On the second evening the 'Honey Lady' – Radoslava was her actual name but we just called her the Honey lady – turned up for a honey tasting session. She had been in honey for 36 years (sticky that) and had brought some of her finest 11 year old reserve honey to taste made from thistle flowers and lime blossom. Conditions have to be just right for the bees to make this and it doesn't happen very often. We tasted it reverently with tiny honey spoons, it was fantastic. Her newer variety made from the nectar of acacia and chestnut flowers was equally delicious.
|Busy – the bee lady
That woman knows her bees alright. She proceeded to explain at length the whole honey making process, the workings of the hive and how they survived in winter as ball of bees etc etc while Velis, our guide, quickly and expertly translated. She had also brought some Propolis, the wax the bees make in the hive which has amazing antibiotic and antiseptic properties. We all took the opportunity to purchase some of the honey which Radoslava helpfully decanted into plastic Bulgarian Coke bottles to make it easier for us to carry home. We also bought some dried Boleta mushrooms which Mariella had collected from the forest earlier in the year. In Bulgaria you have to shop when you get the chance. This country house experience is an undiscovered gem and a truly delightful place to stay. I would go now before Conde Nast Traveller get there..
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Introduction: HORSE SHOE LETTER HOLDER.
Another great use for horse shoes is a letter holder. It is great for a man's office. Simple to make and does not require a lot of tools or things to buy. You will probably have everything except maybe the horse shoes. If you have a friend or neighbor that owns horses, chances are they have a few extra they would be happy to give you. You can purchase them for about a dollar each from a veterinary supply store like Tractor supply.
Step 1: SUPPLIES
2 Horse shoes.
Small scrap of wood.
Gorilla glue.
Nails or screws.
Hammer or drill.
Step 2: PRE-PARING THE HORSE SHOES/ WOOD
Clean the horse shoes with soap and water.
Dry them good.
Paint the shoes and wood.
Dry completely.
Step 3: ATTACHING THE HORSE SHOES TO THE WOOD.
Wet the wood where you will apply the glue.
Place a small amount of the Gorilla glue to each side of the wood and horse shoe.
You do not need very much glue at all!
Clamp the horse shoes in place with clamps.
Allow to dry completely.
Step 4: FINISHED!
Place you letter holder on the desk and enjoy your clutter free work space.
Your co-workers will be impressed with your creation and probably ask for you to make them one.
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DITTO! The important thing about Gorilla is reading the fine print. I know because I tried it once and did not read it. I was a bit surprised at the outcome. LOL.
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Have you heard of nightmare stories people share about their experiences of design kitchens? There are quite a few things that can go wrong with such a project, because it is complicated and requires some professional help.
But at the beginning of such a renovation, you must know that it is totally worth it. The kitchen is without doubt the most important room in every home. People call it family social hub & # 39; for a good reason - everyone visits it daily. When it comes to seeing a successful implementation of a kitchen renovation project, you must follow a strict 4-phase plan:
Find the right contractors - rebuilding kitchens is at the top of your wish list, you may want to hire the best professionals for the job. Probably the best place to begin your search for a contractor to do the job is personal recommendation. Ask your friends and relatives if they know of such a person they have hired before. Don't forget to check the contractor's credibility and reputation, because in the end they are just as good as the latest project they have been working on. Check out their work with previous customers and make sure you discuss every little detail with them before giving them green light - it is your custom-made kitchen.
Plan the layout - if you work with an experienced planner, they will let you in on all the secrets about maximizing storage space, advanced materials and essential features. However, you must ensure that you give the contractor a correct representation of your current kitchen. You also need to create a detailed wish list that lists your storage, style and must-haves needs. Whatever you do, don't forget to think about the utility of your kitchen triangle - the connection between refrigerator, sink and stove.
Reduce costs - it's easy to get consumed with your bespoke kitchen design and eventually spend a third of your property & # 39; s value on this project alone. Before you start your project, you can think about whether what you have at the moment is good enough, that is, it does not really need complete renovation. When it comes to appliances, you should mostly pay attention to your stove's burner heating power, energy efficiency, ease of use, safety and easy cleaning.
Avoid mistakes - just like any major project, kitchen renovation can take a wrong turn here and there. This is especially the case if you decide to be your own main contractor or hire the wrong person for the job. Make sure you have the specifications for the project listed before you leave the project. It is good for no one if you start changing the idea halfway through the project. Of course, you need to spend some time and attention on the project so that it does not become a disaster.
Obtaining a designer kitchen is certainly wonderful, but you must follow these steps to ensure that the job is beautifully done.


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Year 8 Career Carousel
On 15th Februray, Year 8 took part in half day career carousel. The event supports students with their future career choices. The event began with an inspirational speech from Ambrose Quashie, Skills Manager at HS2 Ltd. He told our students about the importance of soft skills for employability as well as choosing the right qualifications. We are extremely fortunate to have such strong links with local employers including Catalyst Housing, Cisco, HS2 and Cultivate London, who were all supporting and contributing to this event. In addition, Kings College of London, University of West London, West London College and Richmond College were present to give our students an insight into what to expect from life at university. All students truly benefited from the information, advice and guidance from the day and it will help them further, when they come to make decisions regarding learning, training and work in the near future.


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I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too - Reel Big Fish
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There's a little girl I know
You might know her too,
she looks so good
She looks so cute,
standin' next to you
And I don't know what to do
I want your girlfriend to be my...
I want your girlfriend to be my...
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend... too.
She's so fucking cute,
I wish that she was mine,
she's so fucking cute,
I'm gonna lose my mind, Baby
I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do
Maybe I could kill you
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend(watch out)
I want your girlfriend
To be... be... be... be my girlfriend
Cause she is so cute,
I don't know what to do
Maybe she could love me too
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Their debut album, "Everything Sucks" (1995), was an underground hit and led to a deal with Mojo Records (see also Mojo), an indie label. "Turn the Radio Off" (1996) established the band in the underground music scene, and they began touring throughout the USA. After the single "Sell Out" began breaking into the mainstream, including MTV, the album made an appearance on the charts. The ska revival was short-lived, however, and "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" (1998) did not lead the group to the mainstream.
Reel Big Fish released "Cheer Up" (2002) which began a movement into harder rock and pop sounds, with much less ska than the previous albums. The song "Where Have You Been?" was aimed at a wider audience, trying to drop the less popular ska sound, but was met with little mainstream success, despite the video. Their second most recent studio album was "We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy" (2005).
They recently released "Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album" (2006) which includes 2 discs worth or their own tunes and a few covers of popular songs along with a DVD. They have worked on the soundtrack to BASEketball, which included a cover of A-Ha's Take On Me.
In 2006, they split from Jive records, who produced a "Best of" album against the will of the band, who could not prevent the release. The band has made a campaign to try and stop people buying the album.
Their latest album, "Monkeys For Nothing and the Chimps For Free" (2007) includes some songs that were previously recorded and released on other albums.
In 2009, they released "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" an album composed of covers of older songs, including "Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty, and "Nothin' But a Good Time" by Poison.
Current members:
Aaron Barrett - guitar, lead vocals (1992–present)
Dan Regan - trombone, backing vocals (1994–present)
John Christianson - trumpet, backing vocals (2004–present)
Ryland Steen - drums (2005–present)
Derek Gibbs - bass guitar (2007–present)
Past members:
Ben Guzman - vocals (1992–1994)
Zach Gilltrap - keyboards/synthesizers (1992–1994)
Lisa Smith - guitar (1992–1994)
Eric Vismantes - trumpet (1994)
Stephan Reed - saxophone (1994)
Robert Quimby - trombone (1994–1995)
Adam Polakoff - saxophone (1994–1995)
Grant Barry - trombone (1995–1998)
Andrew Gonzales - drums (1992–1998)
Tavis Werts - trumpet (1994–2001)
Carlos de la Garza - drums (1999–2003)
Tyler Jones - trumpet (2001–2004)
Justin Ferreira - drums (2003–2005)
Matt Wong - bass, backing vocals (1992–2007)
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We love bringing Tasmanian railway history to life for all to enjoy so keep and eye on our Facebook page to see our upcoming special events.
Our blue kids steam train comes out during school holidays.
DRR's Diesel Days put our motive power on show each year.
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QUINCY, Mass.- The Eastern Nazarene College baseball team registered a 9-8 non-conference victory over Lasell Wednesday afternoon at Adams Field.
The Lions improve to 15-13 on the season with the result while the Lasers slide to 5-16 overall.
Zachary Carmody (Babylon, N.Y.) racked up four hits, two RBIs, and a pair of runs scored. Connor Simpson (Haverhill, Mass.) posted one base knock, two RBIs, and two runs scored on the day. Steven Pesce (Harrison, N.Y.) finished with one base hit and three RBIs while Joshua Bombard (Rutland, Mass.) crossed the dish twice.
The hosts grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Matthew Urena (Flushing, N.Y.) laced a two-out single to right to drive in Bombard.
Eastern Nazarene widened the gap to 3-0 with a pair of scores in the third. Carmody roped a double to center to plate Simpson all the way from first base. Carmody would come around to score on a groundout by Pesce.
Lasell got on the board with two runs in the top of the fourth to cut the deficit to 3-2. Wyatt Sihvonen and David Marsell notched back-to-back RBI base hits as Shawn Murphy and Sihvonen both crossed the dish.
The Lasers claimed a one-run edge, 4-3, with two runs in the fifth inning. Chris Maringo doubled to left to knock in Dom Mascolo. Maringo motored home as Murphy reached on a fielder's choice.
The Lions exploded for six runs in the bottom of the sixth frame to capture a 9-4 advantage. Bombard trotted home as Anthony Esposito (Mount Royal, N.J.) reached on catcher's interference with two outs. Simpson followed with a two-run single to center to drive in Dylan Louviaux (Mohnton, Pa.) and Urena. Carmody raked a single up the middle to plate Esposito from second base. With the bases loaded, Pesce scorched a single to score Carmody and Simpson.
The visitors trimmed the margin to 9-5 with one run in the seventh. Luke Scholand scurried home on a wild pitch with two outs in the frame.
Lasell narrowed the deficit to 9-6 with a score in the top of the eighth inning. Mascolo hit a double to centerfield to plate Andre Marchesseault from first base.
The Lasers scored twice in the ninth to pull to within a run, 9-8. Marsell lifted a sacrifice fly to center to drive in Joe Sullivan before Brett Sherron drew a bases-loaded walk to knock in Sean Doris.
Ben Petersen (Manchester, Conn.) pitched 3.2 innings and struck out two batters in his fifth start. Rob Dukes (Spencer, Mass.) tossed 2.1 innings in his second appearance out of the bullpen and recorded one strikeout. Brandon Imonti (Tewksbury, Mass.) hurled two innings of relief in his sixth game and finished with a pair of strikeouts. Tommy Merrick (Brockton, Mass.) worked two-thirds of an inning of relief before Briley Seiter (Bellevue, Ky.) slammed the door, fanning the only batter he faced to pick up his first save of the spring.
Up next, Eastern Nazarene travels to Nichols April 21 to resume conference play.


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Dish Network Ready to Meet with Noncoms Over HD Carriage
Dish Network responded to noncommercial broadcaster complaints that it has not struck a carriage deal with those stations for carriage of their HD signals, saying that it is ready to talk. A noncom representative said they were ready to talk.
It will be talking about a phased-in approach for all TV-station HD signals that has the backing of Media Access Project.
PBS and the Association for Public Television Stations complained to the Federal Communications Commission earlier this week, pointing out that DirecTV and cable operators struck such deals but Dish had not.
The noncoms said that only in Alaska and Hawaii, where it is mandated by law, does Dish carry the HD signals of local noncommercial stations. In the other 31 markets where it has HD packages, it does not, they opined, while generally carrying the HD signals of the Big Four network commercial stations.
In a letter to APTS Wednesday, Dish senior vice president of programming Eric Sahl said he thought reaching a "mutually beneficial" agreement was possible and suggested a meeting at a "mutually agreeable date and time."
He added that Colorado Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette agreed to host the meeting at her Capitol Hill office.
Mark Erstling, executive VP and chief operating officer of APTS and one of the two APTS executives to recieve Sahl's letter, welcomed the offering. "We have always wanted to have meaningful negotiations with EchoStar for carriage of local public television stations' HD channels and other services they provide to their communities," he said. "We look forward to meeting with them to reach this goal."
FCC chairman Kevin Martin proposed requiring any satellite operator that carries an HDTV station signal in a market after the February 2009 transition to digital to carry all of them, just as it is required to do with a TV station's analog signal. But he has also said that the FCC would entertain waivers for capacity-constraint issues.
Dish and DirecTV jointly proposed a phased-in approach to the carriage requirement, rather than a "premature" hard deadline. Media Access Project president Andrew J. Schwartzman, for one, supports the plan.
According to that schedule, the operators would deliver all of the relevant HD signals in 15% of markets, 30% after two years, 60% after three years and in all markets after four years. They have warned that a hard deadline might mean service disruption for some customers.
"Media Access Project supports the compromise proposal offered by DirecTV and Dish Network addressing the implementation of a digital-must-carry obligation on satellite providers," MAP said in a release. "They have offered a measured approach that provides a clear road map to full HD must-carry compliance in all HD markets within a reasonable time frame. Importantly, they propose to do so in a manner that protects existing services to consumers and ensures that DBS [direct-broadcast satellite] providers will offer a viable competitive choice to cable companies. We would be concerned with any regulatory solution that did not ensure continuity of existing services to all 30 million DBS subscribers."
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Simone Zaza Is Waddling Out The Door At West Ham After Landing Two Shots On Target
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It's been a rough six months for Italian international Simone Zaza. His infamous penalty miss against Germany at Euro 2016, when he approached the ball like a duck at a discotech, has become a burden that he says he'll carry forever.
After being loaned from Juventus to West Ham in August, it was hoped that his would be a story of redemption, like when Donald Duck had the charges for kidnapping Mickey Mouse dropped.
But Zaza's time in England has amounted to 11 matches, zero goals and two shots on target. His heat map for his career in England is exceptionally similar to the one doing the rounds following Italy's loss to Germany.
Zaza's heat map vs Germany last night. pic.twitter.com/QKDCoxqLaJ— Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) July 3, 2016
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has confirmed that Zaza's "story with West Ham has finished", and Zaza will now return to Italy.
According to his agent, it was a move that Zaza never wanted in the first place and that circumstances brought him to England. I'm no transfer expert, but I'm pretty sure the job of an agent is to make sure s*** like that doesn't happen.
Good luck, little duckling.


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If you have never tried a Bendicks Bittermint, you're missing out. One of my favourite bits of Christmas.
I undertake thorough research before I post anything online (doesn't everyone?) and was curious about whether there ought to be an apostrophe in the word "Bendicks".
Out of curiosity, I googled a related phrase. By way of explanation, first: I take pride in my spelling and grammar… but when hammering terms into Google, I don't bother to correct them. It's quicker to hit Enter, because, well, let Google sort it out. Anyway, I take my hat off to wish "Seasons Greeting's" to the algorithms that came up with this straight-faced response:


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API keys, clouds, tokens, security
OK, that may be the laziest headline I've written in while.
Want to be somewhat shocked and appalled? Search 'firstname.lastname@example.com' in Shodan:
Helpfully you get the username, password, security tokens to use in the results:
And there are a lot of them, all from the same company, all vmware on salesforce for login. Some with 'Ellucian', an e-learning connector, some not.
Don't worry, the api key, username, password, they are always the same. You don't need to bother scraping 🙂
protip: A good way to find exposed api's is to search for 'apiVersion'


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We accept online payments(by all mediums) through PayTM, Paypal and Instamojo.
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Do I receive an invoice for my order?
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Hiding the fact that lateral incisors are missing by placing porcelain veneers.
This digital smile makeover involves a case where the person is missing their upper lateral incisors. These are the small teeth that should reside between this person's central incisors and their eyeteeth.
It's not terribly uncommon for a person to be "missing" them. What is of note here is that this person stated they are truly missing, as opposed to being impacted (misaligned and still buried in the jawbone).
Veneers vs. orthodontic treatment?
When this person submitted their makeover request, they titled their email "veneer simulator," so obviously the idea of porcelain veneers was on their mind.
When we first looked at this case, we initially thought it should be an orthodontic one. One where the teeth are realigned so enough space is made so artificial lateral incisors can be placed.
Since that didn't seem to the the solution this person was looking for, we illustrated it as if only veneers (possibly even no-drilling veneers) were placed and no other treatment. In the end, we were pleasantly surprised at how relatively normal and natural the "after" picture looked. We explain why below.
Case issues and concerns:
As mentioned above, this person is missing their upper lateral incisors.
There's a gap (a diastema) between the upper central incisors.
The edges of both centrals are chipped or worn.


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Wow, just lost 1.7kg from my run today. That's 3.75lbs, just from one run.
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Half Marathon Training – Day 65
I'm actually pleased somewhat with this. I was able to get below 6:00 min/km for several km, but couldn't keep that pace, so I'll need to work on that.


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Rivié, Hoxton Paris
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All-day feeding pleasure.
If we know one thing about Hoxton Paris is that they don't want to be 'just another hotel'. Thankfully, they are not. There are several ways to pass the time - none them involving sleeping. The restaurant, Rivié, is named after Thomas de Rivié, diplomatic advisor to Louis XV, who the fine hôtel particulier that the Hoxton occupies.
What Hoxton do so well is creating an aesthetic and ambiance that feels simultaneously fresh and homey at the same time. An open plan space with a central unit of leather benches, round tables dotted around, an expansive bar area, and several cosy sofa areas. Each space overlaps into the other, restaurant into the lobby, lobby onto the terrace. So whether it's a morning meeting requiring a fresh juice, chia pudding or avocado and poached eggs; or a refueling lunch of baby chicken and roasted cauliflower; spicy squash and tahini salad; or a classic Hox burger, you'll find a dish to suit you.
Come dinner time, with the throngs filling the courtyard (perhaps they'll be some live music or event when you turn up), Rivié comes into its own. Called small and large plates rather than starters and mains, although it's the same thing, but your choice to eat as you wish.
Small plates include a chunky terrine (changes) which roasted pears, which were a great sticky sweet accompaniment; dorado ceviche with sweet potato, avocado, plantain - acidity not quite balanced out; a comical snails on toast for fun.
Mains have a good distribution of meat, fish and vegetarian. Salad Hoxton with braised octopus (perfectly cooked), new potatoes, poached egg and fenil confit; fish of the day with fried courgette flowers, provencal vegetables, salsa verde; a vibrant puttanesca; and a 250g entrecôte, plus the roasted baby chicken and Hox burger for meat eaters.
Desserts aren't anything original but there's what for if you're still hungry. Eton Mess and Tarte Tatin however are a bit weighty after a full meal.
Drinkswise there's a concise cocktail list - go upstairs to Jacques Bar for something more innovative - and a safe but strong wine menu, and waiters give good advice. Which brings us to the service, the second thing that Hoxton nails. OK all the staff are way cooler than you but they're so ridiculously nice, you'll end up wanting to be friends.
30–32 rue du Sentier
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|Small plates from €6, large plates from €15, desserts from €6. Wine by the glass from €7
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GUIGUISUISUI (鬼鬼祟祟) changed up a lot in 2015, going from a one man band to a boy/girl British/Chinese 8-bit driven freak opera. 2016 began with the duo releasing a set of live recordings and videos ('Airpocalypse Blues: Live In Beijing') and setting off on their latest tour, also their first as a two piece from Beijing down to Shanghai, Anhui, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand before finally returning to Beijing.
So come and see the last show of their tour at Temple Bar on Friday, where they will be supported by THE TWENTIES and MOTORBIKE GIRLS. Three rocking bands and it's free! Come help GUIGUISUISUI celebrate the end of another tour!
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Welcome to the Challenge House
The Challenge House concept is based on the premise that some men and women have mission-hearts, but prefer to live out their faith dealing with the problems here in our own country. The primary goal is to link the lives of the children and adults living in the inner-city with Neighborhood Ambassadors who reside in a Challenge House. It's all about "love thy neighbor!" With the idea of Hull-House as an inspiration, and with the "relocation" so stressed by the CCDA, the concept of the Challenge House Movement was born.
Who We Are
We are a "relocation" ministry, one where we move into an economically "challenged" neighborhood and love, listen, learn—and we are a ministry of welcome and hospitality—a ministry of making room—making time—for those divine interruptions that are just waiting to bless others, and us too. We are a ministry of story. We occupy Challenge Houses, and among other things, help build: a thirst for lifelong learning, a faith that transforms behavior, a mindset of work-over-welfare. To learn more about becoming a Challenge House Neighborhood Ambassador, please call or email Wally Bryan at 270-889-3395 or email email@example.com.
What We Do
We move out of our comfort zones. We depend on Christ in us, the hope of glory. We don't fix people or neighborhoods, but we do pull together toward building the Kingdom! We read Nehemiah, and see that rubble can become strong—that a neighborhood, a city, CAN change from dismal to hopeful! We "relocate" into Houses ready to move into—Challenge Houses—then we live simple and intentional lives, powered by the Holy Spirit.


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I am in so much pain right now. A good pain, but a strong one. I worked out with Brenda on Saturday morning, meaning I let her train me and I have never been in so much pain DURING a workout or after. Even after 4+ hours of cycling last week, she beat me to a pulp. More on that later, but let's discuss the delicious food I've had since we talked last!
Backtracking to last week, I was so exhausted from my 3 spin classes in 24 hours that I took Wednesday and Thursday off to rest. Wednesday night my brother came down to the city so we met up in Brooklyn for pizza and froyo/Shake Shack. Grimaldi's for pizza of course, 2 pies for the 3 of us. Demolished.
On the way back to my brother's car we passed Orange Leaf and since I was on an antibiotic last week, I figured I HAD to get my yogurt intake for the day. Right?!
Sadly I barely made a dent into it. I wasn't crazy full from the pizza but my appetite just isn't as raging since I've been running less. Even tons of Spin doesn't make me as hungry as running! Anyone else?! The boys got Shake Shack shakes and John literally ordered a double burger too. After 6 pieces of pizza. No words.
Friday I was off from job #1 but job #2 I had at 6:00 PM so I got to sleep in a little and then busted out 1 of my finals. My class Friday night was so great again! I am loving teaching cycling SO SO much and right now since I'm just subbing I have no classes scheduled this week and I'm so sad. Hoping someone will need a sub!
After class I went back home to finish another final and get to bed relatively early for my morning session with Brenda!
Saturday morning was so beautiful and I was so grateful to be off from work to enjoy it. Saturdays have a great feel to them when you don't have to be stuck at a desk all day! I ran 3 miles first to warm-up and then Brenda put me through absolute torture. It looked like this:
- 1500 meter row in 6 minutes. Broken into 500 meters in 2 mins, rest, then repeat 2 more times. I was almost in tears halfway through minute 1.
- TRX squats (20), TRX bodyweight rows (10) , tuck jump to squat thrust x 15— repeat this circuit twice. The bodyweight rows were INSANELY hard!
- Assisted pull-ups w/ a band. In a nutshell, I could basically not even do 1 WITH the band. Hardest thing ever, great thing to work towards!
- 3 sets of 10 lat pulldowns w/ 72 pounds (random weight but on a machine)
- Ab circuit: full sit up w/ legs on the ground (pilates move) on the way back bring your legs back and then reach up to touch toes x 15; feet in TRX strap, bring legs to chest then pike x5, feet in TRX strap, brings legs to chest then spread legs apart x10
Sorry if my descriptions are weird, not sure of proper names just yet! All I can say is that besides my shoulders/lats/forearms/every inch of my arms being insanely sore, my abs have NEVER felt sore from a workout before. I wanted to punch her in her face, naturally. It hurts so bad to laugh, cough and sit up. I will definitely be repeating this circuit on my own!! She is AMAZING at what she does. If you are in the NYC area and want her info to get training with her, let me know!!!!
No better way to start a weekend than sweating with your best friend. The rest of Saturday was spent brunching with John at Grey Dog, of course. Afterwards we got coffee and walked around for a few hours, before deciding to go home and just relax since it was pretty cold out. I got pretty wild and made a big bowl of chicken noodle soup and ate it in bed. Have you ever heard of such a wild Saturday night?!
By the way, Progresso chicken noodle is really good.
I also had a few bites of a chocolate chip cookie dough Questbar after. After 3 bites I realized I could NOT bare the taste of it anymore. Over the summer I loved them, but I was also still using a lot of artificial sweeteners. Now that I eat mainly real food and only really use stevia in my coffee in the morning and that's it, it tasted awful to me. It also upset my stomach within minutes. Not knocking but all in all they are a pretty fake food and I will not be ever buying them again!
Sunday morning I woke up planning to run 8-9 miles. I woke up exhausted, sore beyond words, and nothing in the world sounded better than going back to sleep and just spending the morning in bed with John. Something we never get to do! It felt amazing and I felt no regrets. I have 2 races this weekend and haven't been running much at all, but I have no worries. I'm enjoying the rest of the year before I get serious again with training and it feels good! After snuggling for a few hours, we made our way to brunch at Brindle Room. A weekend with my 2 favorite brunch spots is THE BEST. We were ready to gnaw our arms off by the time we got there since it was 1:30 and we hadn't eaten anything yet. He got his burger and fries, I had my favorite smoked pork hash and for "dessert" we split the banana challah french toast with nutella and fruit. YUM.
To avoid the food coma we were about to slip into, we walked around for quite awhile and did some shopping at Marshall's. I got a new really big pot to make chili in, fleece lined leggings to run in, Nike training gloves (my hands get SO sweaty when I lift and hurt) and Nike dri-fit slight compression socks. I live and breathe for Marshall's/TJ Maxx, dudes.
It started to snow around 4:30 so we made our way home and did a huge load of laundry. Our bag weighed probably 30 pounds and we have to lug it 2 blocks so we counted that as our workout. We worked up our appetite for dinner finally around 8:30 and got 2 human-sized pieces of pizza. $3 each. Can you seriously beat that?!
(Don't worry- I peeled off my cheese. Sigh 😦 )
Not the best pizza ever but good for being so cheap and huge.
And the weekend ended with setting up our first ever NYC Christmas tree that my roommate decorated so beautifully!
So there ya have it. A solid week of workouts and not-so-healthy food. That's what weekends are for!


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Board, Coordinator, and Staff Bios
Board Members
Nathan Ross - President
Nathan is a Vancouver local with a keen interest in environmental stewardship and sustainability. He is an avid surfer and spends much of his spare time trekking to the coast in search of waves. Troubled by the ceaseless creation of waste and its far-reaching environmental impacts, Nathan pursues imaginative ways of diverting materials from waste streams and promoting circular economies. If you see him on the street, please say hello! Nathan's always up for a good chat.
Rob Gill - Treasurer
Rob has been a member of the Vancouver Tool Library since 2012 and joined the board in 2015 as the tool coordinator and later became Treasurer. When he's not taking care of tools, you can find Rob building things out of wood, electronics or whatever else comes to hand. In his day job, he works as an administrator in health care.
Monica Bailey - Financial Director
Monica is a proud new member of the VTL and joined the Board in 2019. A transplant from Calgary since 2017, she enjoys exploring this vibrant city and all of beautiful BC. Monica has a background in auditing and is knowledgeable about financial reporting, internal controls, accounting and budgeting. Monica now works in capacity development with First Nation communities across BC and Alberta.
Lauren McGuire-Wood - Member-at-large
Lauren has been involved with the Vancouver Tool Library since 2012. As tools are not exactly her forté, she brings her expertise in communications, project management, and non-profit leadership to the table. While not performing her VTL Board duties, she can be found speed-reading and critically analyzing books to complete her MA in English Literature and Education at UBC.
Colin McIntosh - Secretary
Colin is excited to join the Vancouver Tool Library's board. He's been a member of the VTL since 2016. Colin has spent countless weekends working on projects with tools from the shop and has frequented a variety of the Library's wonderful workshops. An engineer during the day, Colin has dabbled in woodworking, home improvement, bread making, glass blowing, and hide tanning. He enjoys spending his off time traveling with his partner, Courtney, and their senior dog, Pepper Jack.
Jacob Brennan - Member-at-Large
As a new arrival to Vancouver, Jacob is excited to join the VTL community. He is an Interaction Design Major at Emily Carr University and a Director for his schools' Student Union. As an avid tinkerer and DIY-er, he loves hearing about everyone's projects. He enjoys camping, hiking, and exploring the areas around Vancouver. He readily admits that he tends to be overly enthusiastic about learning new things. So if anyone wants to teach him to sail, weld, or identify edible fungi- don't hesitate to strike up a conversation about what he can teach in return!
Leah Kelley - Member-at-Large
Leah has been enjoying the use of the Tool Library since 2014. She has over a decade of non-profit experience under her (tool) belt, currently spending her days as a policy analyst in the field of Indigenous health policy. She's excited to be a board member because she believes in the power of community building as a means of enhancing social and environmental justice. In her spare time, you might find Leah cycling, bird-watching, cooking or reading a good book with a nice hot cup of coffee.
Laine Hughes - General Manager
Laine has been the GM of the Vancouver Tool Library since September 2018. He's a creative problem solver, big time dog lover, and always happy to talk tools and projects with VTL and community members alike. When he's not in the shop he can be found in the mountains, on the water, or playing ball somewhere in East Vancouver. Laine spent many years working as a bicycle mechanic, teaching Gender Studies at York University, and is extremely passionate about social justice.


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Why the Wallet is at the Center of the Crypto Ecosystem
As the world of cryptocurrency becomes a household name, there is endless potential for mass adoption – beyond the enthusiastic early adopters. But I strongly believe that it can only take off if the new financial systems are easier to understand.
We don't believe that people should view crypto as something that only "experts" can work with, as is common today. It should not be scary. Our conviction is that as people make the transition into crypto, it will be done with a smile on their face, because they can see how simple it is to manage their assets. That's the driving force behind Kimera.
Since the wallet is at the heart of the crypto eco-system, our up-and-coming startup is developing an easy-to-use crypto wallet and wallet management system that is expected to attract a healthy mix of savvy and novice users.
We developed our wallet so folks can appreciate and most importantly use and use often.
Accessible solutions like this could make Crypto as common as using FIAT is today.
Fintech is changing, and we are preparing for it
The Kimera team came into Crypto with a deep principle that as the world was changing around us, our combined business experience meant that we had a lot to offer in a new financial world.
We are not new kids on the block. Assaf Kissos and Shali Mehraz head one of the most successful IT companies in Israel, I am a seasoned business executive and "technical guru" with many successful exits under my belt, and Ophir Gertner is part of several very successful crypto ventures. Between us, we bring decades of experience in the fintech, media, cyber and IT worlds that will be an asset to the crypto space as it faces mass adoption.
Our feeling is that centuries of financial conditioning has taught the public to rely on banks as the primary place to store their money. That is at least true in the developed world. But, making deposits into the banking system means that account holders were giving permission to banks to do with their hard-earned money as they please. An IOU of sorts. Organizations like the FDIC were formed to give bank customers the assurance that even in a time of crisis or collapse of the banking system, their money was safe.
In the developing world, it is estimated that nine out of ten people are unbanked.
The advent of mobile communications has sprouted mobile financial eco-systems such as MPESA in Kenya and Globe in the Philippines, and crypto can become an obvious extension to this popular growing trend. Our belief is that Blockchain allows this change to take place.
The main purpose of Blockchain and cryptocurrencies is to create a decentralized and non-regulated environment, where customers control what goes on in their personal accounts. And as cryptocurrencies have been increasing lately in value, this means that unlike a FIAT account, in crypto, just managing and holding money could mean an increase in value that may go through the roof.
How we are reaching new markets
We provide our wallet in 12 different languages, making it readily available to a global audience. Our attention is placed on the Asia market, where Crypto has recently shown the most growth. We hope our efforts will bear fruit in many developing countries that yearn for robust and reliable payment systems and wallet management.
Kimera identifies two primary markets for its wallet. The B2C and B2B markets. Both have distinctive use cases, and Kimera aims to provide the perfect solution for both markets.
Since our aim is to make Crypto accessible to a mass market, our first focus is on the individual user.
Primarily the novice crypto user, a person who is less savvy of the ins-and-outs of Crypto. This person may not even know how to open a wallet. They do not know the difference between a "hot" and "cold" wallet.
They are not "in-it" as purists. They want to take part in this new eco-system. We are there to take them through their first crypto steps. Kimera provides all the functionality the beginner user needs in their path of Crypto exploration.
Each transaction is signed offline on Kimera's servers and is broadcast to the appropriate coin's Node — already signed. Furthermore, experienced users can use a "cold" wallet such as the one provided by Trezor. In addition, we will soon be offering our customers the ability to save their own private keys. Kimera also provides experienced Crypto enthusiasts with the ability to conduct transactions between a cold and a hot wallet (in small amounts). And, they can conduct a transaction directly or with multiple signatures (multi-sig).
Experienced users can also enjoy maintaining and transacting in ERC20 Tokens.
As Kimera indexes each Blockchain separately, Kimera identifies if a wallet received Tokens from a specific address and can immediately reflect this in the recipient wallet, allowing users to simultaneously conduct transactions on the token itself.
And lastly, we are one of the few wallets on the market that allows customers to exchange crypto to crypto.
Security measures that bring users peace of mind
Kimera Blockchain Nodes are private to ensure security. We understand that our customers are concerned with the safety of transactions they conduct, so we made sure that the system is completely secured, having passed certification by organizations certifying banking security systems. All private keys are fully-encrypted and saved under the strictest security measures. Kimera is also compliant with all banking payment protocols such as PCI-DSS, PMI and EMI licenses.
Kimera users can place spending limits on their accounts, identified by a mandatory 2-factor authentication process and wallet owners can choose additional users to have shared access based on policies (view, create or sign transactions). We've developed an internal address book, which makes making transactions simple, fast, and secure.
Keeping an eye on transactions taking place on the blockchain and indexes transactions belonging to its users, is par for the course, therefore, we can send push notifications to wallet holders alerting them that an incoming transaction has arrived into their wallets. In short, we have worked hard to ensure that all transactions are conducted safely, giving the assurance, especially to novice users that their money is safe with Kimera.
Hidden benefits of developing an accessible wallet
We developed Kimera and released limited versions of the wallet, and soon thereafter began getting calls from companies who, like them, were looking at the Crypto world.
Without much marketing, companies of all shapes and sizes started calling us. They liked what they saw in terms of our wallet and its functionality, its intuitive design and ease-of-use so we decided to offer the entire platform as a white-label solution as well. Businesses were particularly attracted to us because our white-label solutions significantly shortens their time-to-market with their own products;— as they did not have to "re-invent" the wheel with their own wallet development. Instead, they have come to rely on the massive thought that went into the development of the Kimera wallet.
We see a bright future for our wallet. Without cryptocurrency wallets, cryptocurrencies would be another great idea, but dead in the water. We believe that wallets are the only way users will be able to adopt digital currencies. People need a way to access, store, send, receive and track their digital currency holdings. Thus, we offer accessible solutions for this to take place.


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I've been blogging a little lately, off the track of interiors into the world of life, simply because I sometimes feel so overwhelmed with everything that I need to just take a breath and a step back to appreciate things as they are. This doesn't mean I am stopping my interior dreams and aspirations for my little house (which I must add seems to always be a WIP) certainly not, but sometimes I think I would rather pay more to have less.
So, after searching New Zealand for the last year and a half for a Daybed I have decided to give up the fight and import one, it is modest; uncomplicated and unpretentious, yet I know that I will still appreciate its design and quality in years to come.
The OGK Safari Daybed was named for its Danish designer Ole Gjerløv-Khudsen in 1962. His reasoning for the bed was clear and honest; he was taking his son on a camping trip and needed something comfortable, yet easily transportable. A Simple Scandinavian Design piece; useful and beautiful. There are no screws or tools involved as the legs are tightened by a sisal rope and wooden holding bar, (bliss, I hear my husband mutter, bolts and screws of late have driven him to drink, literally, but that's a whole other story).
Yes, there were other contenders but the shipping of most would have been a small fortune and so I opted, as Ole Gjerløv-Khudsen did way back then, for something that was easy to transport; getting it here was quite affordable when I considered the value the overall piece would have to me.
So as I rid myself of a (beautiful but not right for the space) sofa, to a lovely young girl starting out in a little house of her own, I contemplate the empty space before the bed arrives and wonder how this simple design piece will alter my life as I mentioned earlier. Well; its lightweight which means, I can easily lift this piece to the deck area where I can relax in the sun; its make up is such that the area where it sits will have the feeling of being uncluttered, light and relaxing, and its low to the ground giving the space a different feel, that of perhaps being more childlike and carefree.
The Contenders
But, the winner was,
And here it is at My Little House
I have high hopes for this Simple Scandinavian Design piece, and I wonder would Ole Gjerløv-Khudsen be proud that his little camp bed has made its way to NZ to begin a life with such high expectations or perhaps he may feel a little overwhelmed, just as I have become by this world of stuff, which we somehow squeeze our lives in between. I say this as I am part way through a pool installation, an entryway makeover and plans for a new staircase and I wonder why I think I could blame anyone but myself for feeling just a little overwhelmed!
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Every commodity gets used up. A home is a safe haven but is definitely not ageless. It has to abide by the rules of time and wear out over the course of years.
If you have been a proactive homeowner and kept up with the home maintenance, your home improvement project can be delayed for longer, but ultimately it is inevitable. After all, old and outdated components need replacement at some point.
You can keep your favorite features intact but a remodeling project is important in certain cases. It is not only important to keep homes beautiful but is crucial for your safety. Old structures can break and inflict injuries.
The most looked-after rooms in our homes are kitchen and bathroom. Most of the homeowner begin their home renovation projects by hiring professional kitchen remodeling companies San Francisco CA to update the facilities in kitchens.
The whole project can be financially crippling but you need to pre-plan things. Few of the tasks can be completed with DIY approach whereas bigger and more important jobs are best left to professionals.
Most of the homeowners fail to recognize the right time for home improvement. Your house will give you certain important signals to get yourself prepared for the upcoming remodel.
Following is a list of 10 important signs your home needs improvement. Most of these are the eyesores we often neglect owing to the dreaded financial stress.
1. Deteriorating Leaky Roofs
Roof is the ultimate line of defense of your home. It supports the whole infrastructure of your home other than protecting your home against extreme hot and cold weather.
If you observe deteriorating roofs and are struggling with frequent roof leaks and repairs, it is time to consider remodeling.
2. Damaged Sidings
Sidings make up a huge part of the home exteriors. The worn out and disheveled sidings are bound to affect the curb appeal of a home. Siding repair is a dependable choice but there comes a time when you need to replace the sidings. Damaged sidings may take years to wear out in an irreversible manner. You can also look for the best Slider windows in Toronto.
3. Chipped Paint
Exteriors and interiors are painted to give a neat and well-kept look. It can also be an important indicator if it is chipped, warped or cracked. These signs of wear and tear are visible signs that you need to hire professional contractors, especially for the exterior paint job.
4. Outdated Security System
Security is an important concern these days of the high crime rate. Every 4 seconds, an American household is broken into. If you are still relying only on the door and window locks for home security, the time has come to install modern home security systems.
5. Old Kitchen
Kitchen is the heart of a home. It is a game-changer as it significantly affects the real estate value of a home. If the countertops are too damaged, sinks are dingy and tiles are losing the grout, hire affordable kitchen remodeling contractors.
6. High Utility Bills
One of the most important indicators that your home needs improvement is high utility bills. It can be due to the poor insulation, old roof, or leaky windows. Damaged sidings are also important in contributing to the utility bills.
When your HVAC system has to overdrive in order to keep thermal comfort within your home, get ready for home renovation.
7. Disheveled Carpets/ Damaged Floors
Flooring makes up a huge part of the home. If you observe mold growth or too much danger in the floor carpets, consider buying new carpets. Hardwood floors or tile flooring give off the signs of deterioration such as warping, curling or grout loosening.
8. Structures Prone To Earthquake Damages
Earthquakes are inevitable, but damages are not. If your house building was built without the seismic consideration of your area, hire residential seismic retrofitting. It includes modifying the existing structures to make them more resistant to earthquake damages.
9. Pest Infestation
Reoccurrences of nuisance creating pests should definitely push you towards a home remodeling project.
10. Worn-Out Plumbing
Old and leaky plumbing could inflict extensive water damages to property and affect the living experience. Loosen your pocket to upgrade pipelines, faucets, and tanks.


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Baby Sussex A-Z: let's spell it out for you – the tot will have it all
This is everything you need to know about the royal baby on its way
A is for accommodation
With the Sussex's new home, Frogmore Cottage, having undergone an estimated £3m renovation, Baby Sussex will have the run of a 10-bedroom Windsor mansion complete with new staircases, fireplaces and even a floating floor – all decorated in neutral and grey tones with the help of Soho House interior designer Vicky Charles.
The environmentally conscious duke and duchess have also opted for a £50,000 energy unit to provide their heating, electricity and hot water.
A separate yoga studio is being accommodated for Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, who will assist with child-rearing.
B is for breastfeeding
Assuming that Meghan wants to breastfeed, she may follow in the Duchess of Cambridge's footsteps and consider consulting expert Clare Byam-Cook.
According to the latest figures, 81% of UK mothers have tried breastfeeding at some point, compared with 76% in the US – although 27% of American mothers still breastfeed after a year, compared with 0.5% of Brits.
Will Meghan opt for Prince Louis's favourite baby formula, Kendamil follow-on milk, when the time comes?
C is for christeningRoyal babies are usually baptised at about three months, which would mean a summer christening for Baby Sussex.Although Princes George and Louis were christened at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace, the Sussexes may choose to hold the ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor, where they married last May – and Harry was also baptised there.The baby will wear a replica of the Honiton lace and white satin gown that was made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter in 1841.D is for DianaThe late Princess of Wales would have been a hands-on and playful grandmother, according to Sarah Ferguson.
The Duchess of York once said: "Diana would have just been the naughtiest, funniest and the best ever, just because she loved her boys so much. She would have been so proud of them and what they have achieved."
Diana has long been among the favourite names for Baby Sussex.
E is for entourage
Having just hired the Clintons' former adviser Sara Latham as their PR supremo, Harry and Meghan will be looking to expand Team Sussex with a new nanny as well as other key members of office staff, including a new private secretary, once temporary stand-in Samantha "The Panther" Cohen steps down.
There has been speculation the Sussexes may recruit nanny-to-the-stars Connie Simpson, who has previously helped the Clooneys, Jessica Alba and Emily Blunt.
F is for fatherly love
Although he has not made many public pronouncements about the birth of his first child, Prince Harry is expected to be a hands-on dad.
In a speech to the Commonwealth Youth Roundtable discussion at Lancaster House in January, he spoke of the pressure he feels, saying: "As someone who is about to become a father, I am acutely aware of our shared responsibility to make this world more resilient and its inhabitants more accountable for the next generation."
G is for godparents
Royalty usually opts for friends over relatives, although it has been suggested that, as Harry's closest cousin, Princess Eugenie could get the call-up.
If the Sussexes stick to tradition, the newborn will have five to eight godparents, with Meghan's friends Serena Williams, Jessica Mulroney and Benita Litt firmly in the frame.
Harry's former equerry and mentor Mark Dyer is also hotly tipped.
George Clooney appeared to rule himself out in 2018, joking: "Oh yes, I'll be the godfather of the royal apparently," before following up with a quick "no!"
H is for home birth
Although it has not been confirmed that Meghan plans to give birth at home, many believe this is what the royal couple meant when they said they wanted as "private" a birthing event as possible.
Although Meghan is technically known as a "geriatric mother", she has been in fine fettle during her pregnancy – undertaking two long-haul flights at seven months.
And, rather than breaking with royal tradition, Meghan would be returning to it. The queen had all four of her children at home, at Buckingham Palace or Clarence House, including Prince Edward when she was 37.
I is for in-laws
While Doria is due to be present for the birth, and Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are likely to be among the first visitors, there are no immediate plans for Baby Sussex to meet Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, or half-sister, Samantha.
Harry has still not been introduced to his father-in-law, but with rumours of a royal tour of the US in the offing later this year or next, could the arrival of a new baby increase the chances of a reunion?
J is for jet set
With Brand Sussex well and truly up and running, Harry and Meghan will be expected to undertake at least one foreign tour in the next 12 months.
Having successfully taken Prince George to New Zealand and Australia when he was just seven months old, there's a strong chance the Sussexes will follow the Cambridges' lead and make their next official overseas jaunt a family affair – with talk of a trip to Africa already in the offing.
K is for Kensington Palace
Having cut ties with Kensington Palace, the duke and duchess will be establishing their new "court" at Buckingham Palace under the direction of the queen, who has funded the move of their household, along with Prince Charles.
The couple were said to have been disappointed not to have been allowed to branch out on their own and base their new office in Windsor.
It will be interesting to see how Brand Sussex adapts under the new palace regime.
L is for Lamaze
It is thought that Meghan is keen on using breathing and relaxation techniques to cope with the pain of labour.
Popularised in the 1950s by French obstetrician Dr Fernand Lamaze, the practice is widespread in the US – although Lamaze has been criticised for being over-disciplinary and antifeminist.
Meghan would have the option of gas and air, a birthing pool and Tens machine pain relief if she delivered at home, along with relaxation techniques such as hypnobirthing.
M is for maternity leave
As Meghan does not technically have an employer, Buckingham Palace is not calling it "maternity leave" – but the duchess will certainly be taking several months off, having performed her last official royal duty at the Commonwealth Day service on March 11.
However, an aide pointed out she would continue working privately behind the scenes, taking meetings as well as using the last month "to catch up with those involved in her patronage-related endeavours".
N is for names
At the time of going to press, most of the betting money is on Alice at 10/1, closely followed by Diana and Victoria at 14/1.
Fittingly meaning "of the nobility", Alice would give a nod to Queen Victoria's second daughter, Alice Maud Mary.
The frontrunners for a boy's name are Arthur and James on 14/1, then Alexander, Edward and Albert.
O is for obs and gynae
Having reportedly shunned the Lindo Wing, it had been suggested Meghan had also snubbed the Queen's surgeon gynaecologists, Alan Farthing and Guy Thorpe-Beeston, in favour of an all-female team.
It has since emerged that there may still be a role for HM's doctors – widely considered the best in the business – amid growing speculation Meghan is planning a midwife-led birth, with the royal doctors on standby.
P is for paternity leave
The UK's standard paternity leave provides two weeks of paid time off for new fathers, but as Harry is not technically employed, he will just be taking a break from official royal duties.
Having just moved to Frogmore and with a new household being set up at Buckingham Palace, Harry will have to get the balance right between providing support at home and checking in with the office.
Q is for queen
Her Majesty will be one of the first people to be informed of the birth before the official announcement is made.
This will be the Queen and Prince Philip's eighth great-grandchild and an extra special moment, as the baby will be living just a stone's throw away from Windsor Castle, where the 93-year-old monarch is expected to be among the first visitors.
R is for reigning
New rules on succession came into force in March 2015, removing male bias.
It means that if the Sussexes' baby is a girl, she will not be overtaken by any future younger brothers in the line of succession.
At seventh in line to the throne, the baby is quite low down the royal pecking order.
Before Prince George was born, Harry spent 29 years as third in line.
S is for schooling
Although Harry attended Eton College, speculation is already mounting that Baby Sussex will be given a truly transatlantic education, with the couple having moved close to the American Community School in Egham, Surrey.
Boasting a sprawling and lavish campus opposite Windsor Great Park, the school teaches the international baccalaureate and offers students the chance to gain a US high school diploma.
Misha Nonoo, the fashion designer who is believed to have introduced Harry and Meghan, attended its sister school in nearby Cobham.
T is for toys
Vintage rocking horse maker Marc Stevenson has declared his desire to make a steed for the royal newborn.
The Stevenson Brothers workshop in Bethersden, Kent, has been making bespoke horses, worth up to £10,000 – featuring family crests and often based on a client's favourite mount – for 37 years.
They have built multiple rocking horses for the Queen; Highgrove has a grey model based on one Charles had as a child.
"We're very lucky that all our work is appreciated by royal families all over the world," says Marc.
U is for updates
Having launched their own Instagram feed last month, @SussexRoyal – which gained a million followers in a record-breaking five hours and 45 minutes – Harry and Meghan are expected to announce the birth of their baby on their social media channels.
But the royal couple will also follow tradition, with an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace – as was the case with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
There is also expected to be a 62-gun salute.
A photocall will be held within days.
V is for Victoria
If hypnobirthing doesn't work, Meghan need look no further than Queen Victoria for inspiration.
The Victorians considered labour pains to be God's punishment for Eve's temptation of Adam, but – having given birth to seven babies without anaesthetic – by numbers eight and nine, Victoria turned to what she called "the blessed chloroform".
With her seal of approval, its use became widespread.
A "natural birth" is seen as desirable today – but for Victorian women who had no choice but to suffer, chloroform was a godsend.
W is for weight
Prince Harry was 3.12kg. Prince William weighed just more than 3.18kg, while Prince Charles was 3.35kg.
At a hefty 3.8kg, Prince George was the heaviest future king to be born in 100 years.
Most babies born in the UK weigh between 2.5kg and 4kg.
X is for X-factor
The global interest in Baby Sussex is huge, thanks largely to Harry and Meghan's superstar status.
With truly transatlantic parents, the baby will be able to apply for dual citizenship – not to mention all the attention that will be lavished on him or her by the duchess's American A-list friends.
Y is for yoga
Meghan enjoys vinyasa and hot yoga.
She has continued her routine during pregnancy and plans to utilise the therapeutic practice when she gives birth.
Yoga labour techniques mainly focus on breathing patterns and chanting in rhythm to overcome pain.
Harry is also understood to have caught the bug, and before the birth the couple were spotted visiting Ilapothecary, a holistic spa in London.
Z is for Zzz
As any new parent will tell you, sleep deprivation can be a killer.
Could the couple be looking to recruit a maternity nurse for those difficult first weeks?
Susie Wilsher apparently worked wonders for George and Amal Clooney's twins.
Harry showed great interest in a three-month-old's sleeping schedule during a visit to a YMCA centre earlier this month, suggesting he is worrying about losing some shuteye.
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As long as the human race has been around, we've had amazing abilities to survive through the worst of disasters, viruses and other tragic circumstances. "Western medicine" is less than 200 years old. It has it's place, but it's a severely flawed system in many ways. This is becoming obvious, now that microbes are becoming drug resistant.
When you think about it, it's sad that the methods used to keep the human race around for thousands of years are called "alternative", because energy and herbal healing is the foundation that has kept us alive.
For the most part, we have forgotten our basic abilities as humans, as television, smart phones and devices have overrun our daily lives. Natural abilities have kept us around since the very beginning. quantum physics is proving scientifically, that these abilities are part of our DNA.
People are waking up and using methods that have already been proven to work for us, be it Rife Machines, Color Therapy, Radionics, Remote (Quantum) Healing or Chakra Sound Therapy. They all have one thing in common, they are all forms of ENERGY HEALING.
Many now consider radionics, remote healing and color therapy the future as we come full circle. It's power is undeniable. Radionics practitioners have seen major health and psychological problems go into remission in a few days.
RadionX works by aligning energy fields in a person. All things in life are energy fields composed of frequencies, that determine the state of things and people. If someone's energy field is out of balance, this causes emotional and physical problems. Radionics aligns these energy fields and in the process, fixes the problems.
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RadionX is a software program that runs on Windows PCs, laptops or tablets. It combines several powerful technologies into one highly effective program.
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RadionX can be used for energy healing locally, by running the presets through headphones or speakers.
For remote healing, a person being healed is in another place and the person doing the healing sends out an "intention", also known as a broadcast. This broadcast uses DNA in the form of a hair sample, fingernail clippings or something else from the person. If these things are unavailable, a picture is used with the name and birth date of the person written down in pencil.
RadionX software is the first of it's kind. It's easy to use. Anyone can begin using it and experience the power of the energy healing, with no experience at all...and see remarkable results.
RadionX has 10 presets covering almost every health condition known. The preset window lets you know the conditions for the presets, sets the primary color for color therapy, and also describes emotional traits in the subject for your benefit.
Select a preset and make a three easy settings in RadionX :
- Resistance of subject
- Distance from person
- 2nd color for Color Therapy (or leave white if there is none)
Setting the Resistance
The Resistance Level setting in RadionX adds the amount of intensity of the frequencies to the broadcast. Resistance level is the amount of resistance the remote person has to healing. Many would not consider this when using a broadcast, but it's actually one of the most important factors there is in radionics and remote healing.
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The Distance Setting in RadionX increases the carrier level modulation in the scalar waves during the broadcast. It has been perfectly tuned in RadionX software for maximum results. Set this to "1" if the person is with you.
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The primary color for color therapy is automatically set when you select a Preset. RadionX gives you a chance to select a second color, because the use of two colors when using color therapy (chromatherapy) is very common. Color therapy itself is a powerful healer. Color information is transmitted in the broadcast scalar waves.
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Food & Wine Honors Texas Barbecue Pit Bosses:John Mueller,Aaron Franklin,Tim Love & Nicole Davenport
It's barbecue season year-round in the great state of Texas but national media deem late spring and early summer to be the time of year they roll out all their meat-y weapons in a never-ending pursuit of eyeballs and subscribers.
Who can blame them?
The death of print media has been well noted and if paper magazines can keep their lights turned on and reporters fed via smoked meat then more power to them. Food and Wine's June issue just hit our inbox and Texas barbecue is featured prominently. John Mueller Barbecue, Franklin Barbecue, The Woodshed Smokehouse and Sugar & Smoke all get write-ups in the Texas section of the national barbecue primer.
We're predicting John Mueller will open up in a brick and mortar sometime around the Fall of 2012. He's doing land-office business down in Bouldin Creek and clearly needs to move his operation indoors before those frigid sub-60 degree evenings hit this November.
Our last couple visits to Fredericksburg found the once charming small town to be flat over-run by chiropractors on loud Harleys and blue haired ladies ready to stab the back of your wrist with a fork if you came between them and a fried chicken thigh at the local buffet. We're probably not heading to Sugar & Smoke anytime soon.
Franklin continues to be a conundrum for our eating habits. Outside of hiring a hobo to stand in line for a couple hours we don't see any chance of getting fed there anytime in the near future. Pity, as we really loved this spot when it was down the street in French Place.
When Tim Love's not knee deep in a bottle of liquor, he's by all accounts, quite a talented meat cook. However, we have a genetic aversion to traveling further north than Waco so we'll have to rely on field reports on his Fort Worth restaurant.
Food and Wine provided an adequate overview of some of the highlights of a Texas barbecue tour. They mixed in the fancy with the down to earth spots and had a good geographical range for prospective meat tourists.
While improvements could have certainly been made, we thought this article provided a decent, cursory primer for people who know little of Texas barbecue traditions.
the piece http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/best-bbq-pit-masters-and-grill-geniuses#best-bbq-south-texas
previous Texas bbq articles http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/Barbecue


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WARREN HEGG is ready to stand down as Lancashire's captain after three roller-coaster years in the hot seat.
"It has been hard and I am going to spend a little time considering my future," he admitted.
Hegg doesn't have to make a decision quickly but it's clear he has had enough after a disappointing campaign.
"I believe we have the players who can take this club back to where it belongs if they play to their potential," he said, in the wake of Lancashire's drop into the second division.
But Lancashire will be fighting to return to the top flight with Hegg as a player under a new skipper. Obvious candidates are Stuart Law and Mark Chilton.
Law, who joined Lancashire three years ago and is seeking UK citizenship, wants to end a distinguished career with at least three more years at Old Trafford.
And the 34-year-old Aussie has extensive leadership experience with Queensland.
Chilton established himself as a top-class batsman with six centuries in 2003 and although he failed to maintain that form last season he is a well respected member of the side.
If Lancashire decide to continue their usual policy of having a home-grown player in charge, he fits the bill. Before Hegg there was John Crawley, Mike Watkinson, Neil Fairbrother and David Hughes, with only Wasim Akram - who took over for a season in 1999 - representing the overseas stars.
Hegg has not enjoyed the best of luck during his reign, losing a string of nailbiting semi-finals.
His dream was to celebrate a championship triumph and to lead Lancashire out in the Lord's final, but his only success was to lift the National League's second division trophy last year.
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Catherine Ferry (born 1 July 1953) is a French singer. In 1976, at the Eurovision Song Contest, Catherine Ferry represented France with the song "Un, deux, trois" (Tony Rallo/Jean Paul Cara). She ranked second in the contest. Among the backing vocalists was Daniel Balavoine, who wrote the B side "Petit Jean". She worked and was produced mainly by Daniel Balavoine a famous French singer who wrote nearly 30 songs for her. In 1977, she took part in the Yamaha Festival in Japan. In 1982, she released at WEA the song "Bonjour, Bonjour" (Linda Lecomte/Balavoine). In 1983, she participated in the musical fairy tale "Abbacadabra" by Alain Boublil based on ABBA's songs. In 1984, the album "Vivre avec la musique" was released, produced by Andy Scott, with music by Daniel Balavoine, Joe Hammer and Michel Rorive, lyrics of Daniel Balavoine, Linda Lecomte, Patrick Dulphy, Bernard Balavoine and Francis Wauthers. Balavoine died in 1986, having failed to finish the French lyrics of a song originally written for Frida of Abba. Jean-Jacques Goldman wrote the lyrics of "Quelqu'un Quelque part". Ferry then took time off to have a family. In spring 2010, things have come full circle, Catherine Ferry came back to Geneva to record her new single "Petit Jean" with John Woolloff, the guitar player of the late Daniel Balavoine. As her songs became "cult" favourites, one of them, "1,2,3", was selected to appear in the new movie "Potiche", by French director François Ozon, starring Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu.


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I went to the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge yesterday. It's an amazing place and well worth a visit. One of the coolest things they had was the greatest wall ever, it was made entirely of 8bit casette boxes!
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Gave me a (hopefully) great idea... I'm going to cover the whole of the door of my games room with tape boxes. Hope it works!
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Was going to go with only Amstrad games, as that's the computer I owned; but they seem more expensive than C64 or Spectrum ones on eBay. Will probably go to the quality Retro Game Base in Streatham and get a mixture from there. Even if it's a pound a cassette this will be an expensive door!
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And then there was wind.
Wouldn't you know it that I would try to go sailing on Saturday when there
was no wind and paddling on Sunday when there was too much wind.
(Bunty, too much for paddling not sailing.)
So I left my surfski on top of my car and grabbed my camera.
No doubt about it, I need to get a Nikon so I can capture the action
I'll post a video in a day or two.
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A selection of the awareness-raising and celebration events taking place during June. Other occasions are available…
The whole of June
SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month
To raise awareness of the facts and impacts relating to neonatal deaths and stillbirths. The loss of a child in pregnancy or childbirth affects parents for life, but the wider public are not always aware of the full impact of such a tragedy. The aim of the month is to raise funds as well as awareness, to support research into neonatal death. Visit https://www.sands.org.uk/get-involved/sands-campaigns/sands-awareness-month for more information.
British Heart Foundation – Wear it, Beat it
A month of fun fundraising encouraging supporters to wear red.
Bowel Cancer Month
The Step up for 30 campaign is encouraging people to get sponsored to do 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days during June. More information at https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/step-up-for-30/
Week of 3 – 7 June
Volunteers Week
A celebratory week focused on volunteers in the UK as a way of saying thank you to them for the contribution they make. Help to celebrate the volunteers that you work with https://volunteersweek.org/
Bike to School Week
Encouraging pupils, parents and teachers across the UK kick-start active travel habits and switch to cycling, scooting or walking for the school journey. Visit https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-services/who-we-work/teachers/bike-school-week for more information.
Legs Matter Week
The first of its kind in 2019. An awareness week encouraging more people to talk about leg and foot health. Find out more https://legsmatter.org/get-involved/legs-matter-week/
Week of 10 – 16 June
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35, with two women in the UK per day dying from the disease. This week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health. Get involved https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week
Carers Week
An annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. https://www.carersweek.org/about-us
Week of 17 – 23 June
Children's Hospice Week
49,000 children across the UK living with life-limiting conditions and this week is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for them, and the lifeline services that support them. Find out more https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Learning Disability Week
From 17 – 23 June, Mencap want as many people as possible, with and without a learning disability, to get involved in inclusive sporting activities in their local communities. You can get involved here https://www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved/learning-disability-week-2019
1 June
The Big Lunch – a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours annually in June in a simple act of community, friendship and fun. Get involved https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/thebiglunchhomepage
9 June
UK Clothing Poverty Awareness Day – This year Sharewear Clothing Scheme are highlighting the hidden issue of clothing poverty in the general population in the UK by holding a music festival — Rags To Rhythm. Find out more https://sharewearclothingscheme.org/
13 June
Alzheimer's Society Cupcake Day
Held annually to raise money to help the fight against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Whether you like to bake or simply show your support by purchasing cupcakes to munch, this is a great way to help people in your local community. Get involved in Cupcake Day https://cupcakeday.alzheimers.org.uk/
28 June
ERSA's (Employment Related Services Association) fourth UK Employability Day will see organisations across the country join the celebration for those supporting people into work. It is an opportunity to shout about your achievements, drive understanding across local stakeholders and raise public awareness about what you do at the frontline. See how you can get involved http://ersa.org.uk/empday19


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ShopLyne Boulevard: We've Made Local Shopping HOT!
What's not to love about shopping at your local stores? It's fast, it's convenient, there's touch & feel and you get what you want when you want it. It's the retail equivalent of a quickie. But let's admit it — it's not very sexy. In fact, it can get downright tedious when there's temperamental weather, peak hour traffic and a sea of weekend shoppers to contend with.
And yet we can't get enough of it. Mostly because as shoppers, we're creatures of habit. And we're in the habit of consuming retail experiences that allow us to step out of our humdrum worlds to sample the vision of a life that's somehow always brighter, prettier and happier than ours. In other words, shopping lets us imagine slightly improved versions of ourselves and gives us an instant way to achieve them. And nothing gives us a bigger high.
So then why sacrifice this intrinsic experience of modern-day shopping when we shop from our mobiles?
Can a local shopping app be about more than just perfecting the convenience of mobile shopping?
We'd like to think so.
ShopLyne Boulevard is our attempt at creating a retail 'experience' that's comparable to walking into any world-class shopping district while enjoying all the practical benefits of shopping from Mumbai's trusted local stores. It's a curated showcase of the best & most beautiful of ShopLyne's marketplace, all in one place and in the palm of your hand every time you launch the app.
Think of the Boulevard as a little bit of retail heaven tucked away in your smartphone. It's like having a personal shopper, local discounts hunter and lifestyle magazine editor – all working for you!
Here's what to expect -
1. Don't have time to browse but don't want to miss out on what's hot and trending? We keep your FoMO at bay with HOT. See the best of ShopLyne in one swipe!
2. Discover local stores and their stories! Head over to STORES to check out stores we personally love, see what makes the city's most popular stores tick and watch local sellers share their stories.
3. Want a second opinion? Check out video and text REVIEWS of real consumers (courtesy Real Reviews) before you buy.
4. Got a gifting emergency? Our local sellers have put together GIFT sets of branded bestsellers based on personal tastes & seasonal needs.
5. We provide succour for every kind of sweet tooth! We've rounded up the best dessert HAMPERS from the best patisseries in the city so that you don't think twice and just indulge.
6. Sprinkled all over the Boulevard are curated lists of all kinds of products for practically every kind of shopper. They make for fun reading and even more fun shopping! Check 'em out!
Is there something you'd like to see on ShopLyne Boulevard? Let us know and we'll make it happen!
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Sub Club Contacts
Here at Harbord Diggers we have lots of exciting sub clubs for you to join depending on your area of interest. Each sub club is run by a managing committee.
Sub-Club Captain
Dawn Kelly
Mob: 0413 041 254
E-mail: email@example.com
Assistant Sub-Club Captain
Lyn King
Mob: 0418 606 612
E-mail: email@example.com
Harbord Diggers Evening Toastmasters celebrate their return to The Diggers
Northern Site Sub Club Contacts
Bowling Club - Mens
Col Waterhouse
9939 7974
Bowling Club - Womens
Marie Harradine
9401 4601
Chess Club
Chris Dimock
9905 3036
Toastmasters - Daytime
Helen Blaxland
0412 900 704
Toastmasters - Evening
Laura Fagan
0405 283 316
Bridge Club
Cassandra Mitchell
Manly Mens Lawn Bowls
David Williams
Manly Womens Bowls
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Problem is a tough critic on BET's "Rate The Bars."
In BET's "Rate The Bars," we've certainly seen our fair share of generosity. Five on fives have been handed out with reckless abandon; even so, it's always interesting to see which lyrical qualities are valued by different rappers. Today, Compton rapper Problem is the latest rapper to roll through for some analysis. As his name might suggest, he takes issue with many of the offerings, letting it be known from the jump that a five out of five is nigh unobtainable. As a result, several prominent names are taken through the ringer.
Unfortunately, Ab-Soul may have been done the dirtiest. Citing bars from his Control System standout "Track 2," Problem seems to enjoy the word-play, but not much else. He ends up hitting Solo with a two out of five. Fellow TDE rapper ScHoolboy Q fares a little better, and his overtly gangster "Dope Dealer" bars paint an intense picture of the Blank Face artist. "That's tough right there," says Problem. "That's two bitches and they holding the strap? And a knife with him? This n***a tough! Let's give him a three just cause I don't want this n***a to come after me."
He seems to enjoy Snoop Dogg's bars from the scathing Suge Knight diss "Pimp Slapp'd." "That's right kids! I fuck with that!" exclaims Problem, hitting Snoop with the four out of five. Can you blame him? Snoop went after Suge at a time when few rappers dared challenge the mogul. For more of Problem's insight, peep the video below.