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Monday, 21 February, 2011
Cambridge, UK
After arriving back in London from The Netherlands on that dreaded overnight bus, I met the venerable Rish in St. Pancras, (from whence we had to walk to Kings' Cross anyway) to hop on the train to Cambridge. Home of the university, it's about an hour north-eastish of London, and mainly home to a billion uni students. The YHA was full, so unfortunately had to check into the most overpriced, crappy budget hotel ever - don't stay at the one right near the station...
But with bags dropped off (and depressingly before I managed to get in a shower) Rish and I wandered off to find Cambridge Uni. And, more especially, the Engineering, Physics, and Maths buildings so we could get embarrassingly excited in front of them.
As it turned out, the Physics and Maths buildings are waaaaaay on the other side of town, but Guess What we found just down the road?!
The Department of Engineering and a weird sculpture. We literally dodged traffic to get this shot right
There was an old phone box right on the corner, too. You'd think I ought to know by now that they all smell of hobo piss.
Our method of discovery was along the lines of 'Have we walked down this alleyway yet?', but it seemed to work well.
I surprised Rish inside (what I think is) King's College, and he responded by looking bewildered.
As we found our way down to The Backs, we got more and more lost, and spent a heap of the time backtracking. But it was cool, we found a bunch of interesting stuff... Lots of gates saying 'Do Not Enter' and random, colourful sprigs of snowdrops.
Also the River Cam snakes through the Backs down behind the colleges
Clare College also hides down there - old home of Sir David Attenborough
Out the front of Clare College is a huge DNA sculpture-thingy by Charles Jencks (2005)
We were bold enough and stupid enough to masquerade as someone's parents and attempt to attend Parents Day.. Turns out it had been the day before.
I'm not exactly sure why Confucius is hiding in Cambridge Uni
Punting on the Cam
After a few more wrong turns down strange alleyways, we found Trinity College - the old stamping ground of Isaac Newton, Lord Byron, Niels Bohr, Francis Bacon, James Clerk Maxwell, and (no kidding!) thirty-two Nobel prize winners
This is the only fountain in all of Cambridge, apparently. There is a legend that says Lord Byron once jumped in it stark-bullock naked
Shhh... Don't tell anyone, but we went PAST the sign that says you can't go past here. I guess we're pretty convincing students?
Trinity College Chapel is quite pretty...
...and it's got a statue of Sir Isaac Newton himself! We were just pondering some science-y stuff when we were rudely interrupted by opportunistic paparazzi
Staircase E is where Newton actually lived! We were definitely not supposed to be in here
After this, we found some old-fashioned markets and I bought a really underwhelming cheese and onion roll. You'd think they would've at least, like, cooked it? After a bit more wandering, we accidentally found the Cambridge University Publishing bookstore.
Two hours, four New Scientists, some fractals and a few crackpot mathematicians later, we realised we probably ought to stop reading.
We shopped around for a bit and bought matching Cambridge hoodies - to be honest, that's probably the only legit reason we were there. Eventually we meandered back to the craptastic hotel where we found this:
Although I s'pose it's not the real one.
At least the TV worked so we watched a scifi film I wish I remembered the name of, ate Nederlands brioche and drank Panadol flavoured lemsip. Wandered down to the pub for cider and some seriously inappropriate conversation, and made Rish miss his train, oops. He made it back to London before midnight though, thus ending an awesome day in an awesome town.
Next time: Bury St Edmunds and the second smallest pub in the world!


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|I am new to this blogging thing even though I have loved writing for more than 35 years so forgive me in advance for this moderate rant. I was school supply shopping today and I had a VERY difficult time getting scissors that weren't treated with the anti-bacterial Microban. What? Are the kids in elementary school doing; surgeries instead of arts and crafts? When did the curriculum change. Aren`t the scissors going to be covered with glue and markers like the ones from the past three years? Why would the scissors need to be protected from algae or the "bacteria causing stains, odors and product deterioration",(quoting from the Microban website.) What is in Microban? Apparently it is proprietary technologies, so we don't know, the Environmental Protection Agency has classed Triclosan as a probable carcinogen. Isn't Microban from the same family? Why would I want it on my kids hands?, the answer, I wouldn't, germs and bacteria are necessary in our lives, they are what make us stronger and healthier, please share this information with friends and those you love, try not to buy into the "FEAR" that is being dished out. Teach your children the importance of good hygiene, and the need for us to live in harmony with all of the earth's made micro organisms.
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Take pictures again – 8 methods to beat the blues
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by Bellamy /6 min read
How to get out of a photography rut
From time to time many of us will find ourselves in a rut, either in photography term or otherwise. Now, I am not a counsellor, so I am really able to help you with your other problems, but I can help you with your photography ones….maybe…
We all get stuck in a rut with our photography sometimes. This can be caused by a myriad of reasons, some of them personal and some caused by our environment. Whilst I cannot really help you with the why, I might be able to give you some ideas on how to battle these 'down moments'. I am certainly no stranger to them and recently went through a long period of disillusionment with my own work. Whilst it does not make me want to quit completely, it certainly makes me put the camera down and ponder as to what I am doing and where I am going with my work.
In light of this I thought I would put together a few points that might be able to give you some encouragement and help you get the motivation that you need. These were the things that I gained encouragement from, so maybe they will do something for you. They may not all work for you, but hopefully some of them will get you back on the saddle.
1. Read a book
Books are a key source of inspiration for a great deal of photographers, myself included. Often when I am feeling a little bit off then I will have a look at the work of some of the photographers that I love, this gives me a boost and helps me get the energy to go out and shoot. And by books I mean actual books, not e-books or something like that. Real books have a quality that is electrifying, the smell, the quality of the print the richness of the colours, they cannot be beaten. Spend some cash on books, you will not regret it.
2. Make a plan
Planning is something that as a photographer you are going to have to undertake at some point or another. It is all very well just going and taking pictures whenever you feel like it, but sooner or later you are going to feel like you either cannot be bothered or you have no direction. This is when you might start becoming despondent and losing drive, as I did. A good way to get out of this is to set yourself projects. They don't have to be grand ideas or long term things. You can even do a 24 hour project or a 1 roll project. A good one I saw recently was a a series of shots from the street that had a Disney object somewhere in the shot, non placed but seen, this was great. Giving yourself a project is a great way to give you the incentive to go and shoot. Just one thing, no more of the bloody 365 projects, you just end up repeating yourself.
3. Change of scenery
Sometimes you need a change of scenery to give yourself a kick. Taking pictures of the same thing or same place everyday is going to become repetitive sooner or later. So go somewhere that you wouldn't normally go. This doesn't mean hop on a plane and jet off around the globe, as this is not an option for a lot of us. But maybe you can get in the car or bus and go to another town, different part of the country or go to a place in your town that you have not thought about. I read about a chap who was walking past his local old folks home and thought "I have never been in there, even though I walk past everyday", he went inside and ended up doing a whole project of portraits of veterans and people who society had forgotten. There are places in your town that you may have never been to, check them out.
4. Look at your old work
This may sound like madness, but trust me, it really does work. I know that sometimes you look at what you did in the past and say to yourself "what was I thinking? Fisheye dogs noses, for the love of god!" But this is a good way to see how you have developed. Really look at your work, and give it a critical eye, this will help you see where you can improve and it might actually make make you think that you are actually not all that bad and your mother would be proud. You never know, you might find that you have a whole project just sitting there waiting to be put together.
5. Choose a medium
No matter what you shoot with, it is better to stick with one thing when you are shooting a project. To give that continuity of the idea and the feeling of the project. Having lots of cameras is a wonderful thing, and I have many, but chopping and changing can fracture your work and lead you to lose direction. The whole 'one system one film' idea is far from overrated and is something that everyone should try at least once. This may sound funny coming from me, as I test lots of different cameras and films, but for my personal work I only use one camera, one lens and one type of film and I have been doing that for about a year now. It really gives a sense of continuity to my work and it gives me focus. Maybe it can for you.
6. Get away from the computer
Now this one must sound really funny from me, as I want you to come and visit my site, but you have to draw the line sometimes. We spend an awful lot of time in front of the computer nowadays, and with our devices we spend even more time staring at a screen. This is time that we could be using to look around us and see what we are surrounded by. Using a computer is fine and can be useful too (unless you fall into the depths of Tumblr, I swear that place is a time thief), just make sure that you get away from it everyday and get out there. We are slowly becoming programmed into looking at a screen and I think now more than ever it is important for us to be aware of our surroundings. So get out there, there is a whole world to see.
7. Friends and family
These are important. Now, unless your mum is Nan Goldin (highly unlikely), everything that you produce is a masterpiece. She is being nice of course, but she is also giving you encouragement. Same for other family members. If you are fortunate enough to have a family that are supportive of what you do then don't take that for granted, it is positive re-inforcement and that is important. Friends are a better litmus test, especially if they are photographers too, they can give you encouragement and criticism which isn't too scathing. Sometimes when you are feeling a bit despondent about your photography your friends can give you the push that you need. Shooting with friends is a big help too, and when you shoot with other people you can learn a lot.
8. Go to a show
These things not doing it for you? Then go to a show. Seriously, going to a show is a big boost for me. To see the prints and see how the people interact with them is a very inspiring experience. Every time I go to a show I feel like I have gained something and it often gives me the desire to shoot something for myself. Perhaps it is the idea that someday I would like to have another show of my own, I don't know, but there is a definite correlation to me visiting a show and my desire to shoot.
So, there you go, a few ideas to help you get yourself back on the saddle. I hope that they inspire you and give you some confidence to go and shoot. Do you have any ideas or suggestions for shooting? If you have then tell us in the comments. I love to hear your comments and I am sure other people can gain encouragement from your ideas too.
Thanks and happy shooting
13 comments on "Take pictures again – 8 methods to beat the blues"
Make a list !
Put subject headings into a hat and pick one out each week
take a photo of that subject and make an enlargement to put on your fridge for a week.
Look at the photo every day so you can saw what is good about it and what is bad.
Pick another subject and repeat.
Never be afraid to narrow your view, choose a small area, your room, your back yard, your street and confine yourself to that for a week.
Get to know a small space and what is there to photograph
That is a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.
A very good advice I might say. :)
Sage advice I'd say. Will take a few of these points away with me!
I always find that seeing physical prints of my work as opposed to on a screen helps me even if they're just the cheap prints you get from the pharmacy.
I also do this, contact sheets too. A really good way to study your work more closely.
very usable tips.
the change of places might work best,but maybe shooting the same subjects from before in another way- using other cameras, viewpoints …
Very timely as I've had the shooting-blues recently. It's nice to see some of my self-prescribed fixes up there along with a few things I hadn't considered. Fun article, thanks!
How about adding "Follow your own vision and stop worrying about what others are doing." Just a thought.
Chiming in, if I may:
Use a very different focal length or medium than what you usually use, and make it work. If you're used to ultra wides, try a telephoto to enjoy a narrower field of view. Or if you're used to color films, use BW for a month or so, to learn to look for contrast and textures in objects you're seeing.
Thanks for this Bellamy!
what I do when I get stuck somehow is, take a theme, go through my existing work, not too far back and select some 20 pictures. I put them in a small booklet. It's starting point, it's how far I got until now. I show it to people. Any comment, is regarded as useful.
Regards Frederik
Great advice Bellamy! I think sticking to a single focal length and camera can do wonders when it comes to challenging yourself to adjust to making imagery with just one focal length. Ralph Gibson gave my thesis class the exact same advice!
Also, I find shooting outside my element helps me very much so. So from street and urban work i started shooting urban exploration and portraits with some other friends of mine. It c completely changed my approach on the street as well because of it.
Also psychadelics did wonders for motivation for me to shoot lol.


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How you end the job interview is just as important as how you conducted yourself during the entire interview process. First impressions are important but the way you leave the room will leave a lasting impression that will either endear you to the interviewer or convince them that you are simply not right for the job. Just because the interview as at an end does not mean that you are now able to relax. This is the time to make your mark. If anything the way you end the job interview is possibly the most stressful part of the entire process.
When wrapping up the job interview you will want to make sure that you understand what comes next. Many companies have several steps to an interview starting with a one-on-one with a representative from the human resource department or a supervisor from the department looking to hire help. Before you leave the room make sure you have a clear cut plan about additional interviews or meetings and that you have the date and time correct. You certainly do not want to leave the interview with a vague idea of when the next meeting may occur. Do not be afraid to ask for clarifications if you fail to understand what the next step is.
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Remain professional throughout the job interview especially at the end when the questions are coming to an end and the atmosphere begins to relax. Just because the interviewer is starting to relax does not mean that you can. Ending the interview inappropriately will quickly undo all that hard work you put into the process.
When you first entered the room you were mindful of your presence. The way you held yourself, greeted the interviewer, the way you sat, and how you held your hands. Body language speaks volumes and the interviewer is going to be on the lookout for this. Body language remains important until you leave the building's property. Keep this in mind. A careless scowl or disparaging word muttered under your breath might be enough to ruin all your efforts.
Ending the interview on a high note will make a positive impression. Before you leave make sure you have the name and title of any personnel involved in the interview process. Shake hands and make eye contact with everyone before taking your leave. Thank everyone in turn if there are more than one interviewer and use their name, or title. This shows that you paid attention during the interview and care enough to remember their names.
Let the interviewer know that you are looking forward to hearing back from them and thank the room again before leaving. As you leave the premises resist the urge to loosen your tie or take down your hair. Remain professional and smile at anyone you encounter you never know who is a manager or who is just a temp.
Ending the interview can make your break you. Be mindful of your body language and make sure to ask questions to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position. If you end the job interview on a positive note you are guaranteed to receive that important follow up interview.
Preparing for an Interview- GoGetterCareers.com
Tips on Asking Questions During a Job Interview - About.com
Questions Not to Ask an Employer During a Job Interview - About.com
Job Interview Questions and Answers - About.com
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Thornton backs up talk with Game 7 performanceby Dave Lozo
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Turns out, Joe Thornton had every reason in the world to be confident.
"Confident. Very confident. Extremely confident," were the words Thornton used to describe the mentality of the Sharks as they approached a Game 7 with the Detroit Red Wings after watching a 3-0 series lead turn into a 3-3 tie.
On Thursday night, he was proven right. The Sharks scored first in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals and never trailed. When the Red Wings made their push, they never wavered and hung on for a dramatic 3-2 victory that propelled them away from the dubious distinction of being the fourth team to lose a series after leading 3-0 and into the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year.
Thornton assisted on the game's first goal, scored by Devin Setoguchi on the power play during the first period. It was the Sharks' first power-play goal since Game 3.
Following the victory, Thornton talked with media at his locker:
Q: Are you feeling more relieved or excited about the Game 7 victory?
A: Satisfied. It's satisfaction, yeah. We thought we'd win this game at home. We felt pretty good.
Q: Can you tell us the emotions you've gone through during this series?
A: Couple highs, couple lows. But really, this team all year -- a lot of people here right now haven't followed us -- we're pretty even-keeled all year. I think it just showed now. We went up 3-0 and didn't panic (losing the last three games). We just came out and played. That's what we did tonight.
Q: How nice was it to see Patrick Marleau get the game-winning goal?
A: He's been battling, just hasn't been putting the puck in the net. He knows he has to be better, I'm sure it took a lot of weight off his shoulders and now he's ready to go. But everybody in the Bay Area, I'm sure is happy for him.
Q: What was nicer -- the goal or the hit he made on Patrick Eaves in front of the net in the final seconds?
A: Both. He's been through a lot, and it's nice to finally see him get rewarded for what he's doing.
Q: Did you say anything to him after the goal on the bench?
A: Oh, no. I was just sucking wind at that point. I just wanted to get back and get some rest. I'm sure I'll talk to him now though.
Q: How do you feel about your teammates right now?
A: I think you're kind of proud of each other. I'm sure there are doubters who said we probably couldn't do this, but that's two years in a row we've beaten a pretty good team. I think we're a pretty good team now too.
Q: Did you read all of the stuff about teams coming back from down 3-0?
A: I really honestly believe half you guys don't know anything about the sport. So I don't care what you guys read.
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I keep seeing things on TV and reading recipes about marrow bones. I haven't had them in a few years (last time was Prune in NY - insanely good), and was thinking about trying to roast some on my own.
The problem is that I don't know where to look. I emailed Jesse from Dai Due and he suggested Richardson Farms. I then emailed them– no dice.
Of course I'm going to ask CM and WF; I just figured I'd ask on here first to see if anybody's had any luck.


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Friday I had the honor of making wedding cakes for my brother and sister-in-law to-be. I didn't have the usual amount of time to put into decorating the cakes, so I opted for a buttercream icing look, instead of the usual fondant look.
The bride's cake was italian creme cake (see recipe here) with buttercream icing and a strawberry filling. Bree is definitely a bling kind of girl, so I added some blue crystals to match her blue hydrangeas, as well as some clear crystals. I don't think they showed up very well but it was worth a try.
The groom's cake was of course chocolate. I was especially excited about making this cake as it was a surprise to Kyle and Bree! The frosting is a chocolate buttercream. I also used a chocolate moose filling and a chocolate glaze with yummy chambord=) Mmmmm. The longhorn was made using a mold. I tried a couple different ways to make the longhorn, one with white chocolate, the other with gumpaste. I used the gumpaste longhorn because it held it's shape better.
I am still partial to the white cake, but the chocolate cake was pretty darn good too! I tried a new technique on these cakes, and although they didn't turn out perfectly, I am still satisfied with what I was able to accomplish while student teaching this semester.
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Why do Catholics call their priests "Father" when Jesus said, "Call no man your father." If you haven't heard this question yet, some day you certainly will.
We must understand what Jesus was saying and why he was saying it in order to understand his words.
I was asked this question again and here is my reply.


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Josephine's Pantry launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity
Josephine's Pantry launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity
Now Seeking Community Support via Kickstarter, The Pantry is Founded by a Seasoned Chef Gerry Geda in the Loving Memory of His Inspiring Grandmother!
March 12, 2018 ( datsyn.com) – Josephine's Pantry is an inspiring initiative by a Pennsylvania based American culinary industry expert Gerry Geda. He has dedicated this project to his late grandmother Josephine and the primary aim of this project is to eradicate food insecurity. The project is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and Gerry is welcoming everyone for generous support on the crowdfunding platform.
"We want to help others make great tasting food with artisan spice blends and end food insecurity at the same time." said Gerry Geda, while introducing Josephine's Pantry to the Kickstarter community. "Josephine's Pantry was launched with two simple goals of helping to make your food taste great, while also to help more people know where their next meal is coming from." He added. According to Gerry, the project is all about trust and transparency and it offers culinary blends, digital cookbooks and virtual cooking classes as rewards to the supporters.
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If there's one thing that we can be sure of in a changing business world, it's that the notion of what is a career is changing.
It's no longer expected that the job you take when you're 22 and fresh out of studying will see you through until you retire at 65, with a company pension payment in your pocket.
Now, workers are more likely to jump from job to job. More and more of them are working as contractors – sometimes just parachuting in to help with a particular project before moving on to another.
For employers, there are obvious benefits.
For some it can be helpful to have contractors come in when required, without the commitment of taking someone on full-time. Also, you can use contractors to cover a set period where you're short-staffed.
And what are those skills that are becoming more popular for business? The Future of Talent paper from CAANZ ranked communication skills at the top with problem solving ranked second and adaptability and agility ranked third.
But if you're a person without those skills, you might find fewer employment opportunities.
With the simultaneous rise of automation, it becomes ever more important to focus on how we can deploy a training safety net for those who might drop to the bottom of the employment heap.
There will also need to be adequate protections to ensure workers are not exploited by employers who just want to shirk their normal obligations – contractors generally do not qualify for sick leave, holidays or other benefits such as KiwiSaver. Contractors also cover their own ACC.
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Leonie Cornelius is a Garden Designer and Interior Architect. Her company Blume house specialises in extraordinary customised Garden and Interior designs for companies and brands as well as private clients. One of Ireland's leading garden designers, Leonie has worked on the RTE today show as the regular garden design expert and is a Judge on the popular RTE Super Garden show.
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Her Show gardens for Dubarry of Ireland, the Leitrim Development Company and Super Garden have won many medals including two Gold medals, A best in category and Silver-Gilt.
Background and Design Path
Born in Monchengladbach in the North West of Germany, Leonie grew up with surroundings of industrial architecture. On a search for a place of beauty to settle, and some time living on the island of Ithaka in Greece, Leonie's parents decided to settle on the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland. After finishing school Leonie initially studied Interior Architecture her design approach is rooted in strong architectural form and clear symmetries. After combining her architecture with a diploma in Garden Design from the prestigious KLC school of design in London, Leonie's designs place a firm emphasis on combining inside and outside and she believes that there is a vital connection between the two.
Blume is design brand that intends to bring the highest quality of design both Inside and out and strives to create extraordinary design for the client. As an Interior Architect and Garden Designer, Leonie Cornelius draws inspiration both from the natural prairie planting styles as well as clear architectural lines and symmetries resulting in an exciting synthesis of old and new. Nature and Architecture working in perfect harmony.
The design philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that purity of beauty and harmony teamed with an ethical and sustainable approach are the highest achievement both within architecture and garden design.
Leonie has worked as the Garden Design Expert on the RTE Today show with Maura Derrane and Daithi O' Se. She currently acts as Judge on the popular RTE Supergarden show. This role sees her work as the Woodies Ambassador.
Leonie was recently featured on the RTE Ploughing Live show where she reported for the live show as part of the RTE One Ploughing Live Show.0


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Carla's handmade pastas, pestos and sauces have inspired thousands to fall in love with the taste of Northern Italy. From our mangia in minutes steam bags to our premium frozen raviolis, Carla's always makes it easy to have an authentic Italian meal on the table in no time. Simply nutritious. Simply delicious. Simply Carla's.
Deliciously al dente! The ruffled edges of our Durum Semolina Mafalda Noodles hold onto the Sea Salt Butter Sauce, so every bite is filled with buttery goodness. Loved by kids, and adults, everywhere.
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The ultimate comfort food. A creamy White Cheddar Cheese Sauce flows around and through precooked Pinched Elbow Pasta. It's like a hug in every forkful.
Delicious pillows of Durum Pasta filled with Whole Milk Ricotta, Pecorino Romano and Aged Parmesan cheeses. Simply add sauce and you'll have a delicious dinner on the table in minutes.
Our signature pouches of Durum Pasta cradles a mixture of 6 savory cheeses Part-Skim Milk Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Aged Parmesan, New York White Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses.
Sure to please every Italian grandma! Treat your taste buds to six artisanal cheeses wrapped in squares of perfectly cooked pasta coated in a Vine-Ripened Tomato Pomodoro Sauce, just like Grandma would make.
Savory and satisfying, these tiny Durum Pasta pockets are packed with Part Skim and Whole Milk Ricotta, Pecorino Romano, Imported Swiss Cheeses and Nutmeg.
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A mix of Black Pepper and Parsley Pastas bring out the amazing flavor of generous amounts of Shrimp cooked in Chablis Wine. Add in our Aged Parmesan, Whole Milk Ricotta and Mozzarella, and you have a seafood sensation.
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This is a perfect way to get some vitamin A into family dinner. Our savory Spinach and Durum Pasta is filled with Whole Milk Ricotta, Pecorino Romano and Aged Parmesan Cheeses. We prefer it with a creamy alfredo sauce and can you really blame us?
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A true Italian classic. Arborio Rice is slowly blended with Aged Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses, Sweet Cream and Chabis Wine until it becomes the creamy, comforting classic we all know and love.
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Advance Praise:
"Ominious, unsettling, and dripping with snark, Just Kill Me is a delicious dark comedy that will leave murdermongering readers jumping at shadows and waiting for a knife in the back. The ending still haunts me." - Delilah S. Dawson, author of Strike
"Just Kill Me is a hilarious punch to the brain. Quirky and full of Chicago ghost history, I raced through the pages to see who would go from from murder-monger to good old fashioned murderer. I loved every page!" - Demetria Lunetta, author of the In the After series.
"A message to all weird and wonderful morbid kids - you've found your heroine." - Caitlyn Doughty, "Ask a Mortician" and author of Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.


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Ponte Communications Inc. announced a new product aimed at centralizing control of network-wide policy and security updates called nsControl Monday.
Designed to address the difficulties of managing security for the many different types and brands of network devices that companies have installed, nsControl offers centralized and automated maintenance, the company said. NsControl allows a manager to distribute security updates, system patches or new policies to every affected device on the network with one command, rather than dealing with each group of devices by type or vendor, according to Ponte. Now updates can be pushed out to all firewalls on the network, or all routers, regardless of interface or language used to deal with them, according to Mark Epstein, chief technology officer of Ponte.
The system works like this: A company using nsControl must install a Control Server and as many Network Control Points as needed. The Control Server is a Sun Microsystems Inc. Solaris system running the nsControl software. Network Control Points are installed wherever they are needed in the network, depending on the network's size, said Epstein. The more decentralized a network is, that is, the more branch offices and remote locations a company has, the more Network Control Points will be needed, he said.
Then, when a patch needs to be applied or new security policies are added, the administrator simply sends them from the Control Server to the Network Control Points, which, in turn, distribute them automatically to the necessary devices. Even though different devices are likely to use different languages and methods of interaction, nsControl handles all of them easily because the system translates the original command from the administrator into whatever language a device speaks, Epstein said.
The Control Server stores all information about previous changes, so that older versions can be restored. The system also includes a full audit trail so that changes can be tracked and explained.
A system like nsControl is needed because corporate networks are becoming larger, more complex and more interconnected, which can lead to trouble, said Alan Norquist, vice president of marketing at Ponte.
"As networks gets more complex, attacks group" and the knowledge needed to launch them goes down, he said. Automated attack tools are gaining popularity and now there is an automated security tool, as well, he said.
An automated tool is needed because networks and the devices are so large and so plentiful that humans can get overwhelmed, leading to fixes not being installed as quickly as necessary, said Epstein. This is borne out by the spread of the Code Red worm, which exploits a vulnerability found in Microsoft Corp.'s IIS server over a month ago, but yet has found its way into over 200,000 servers "Control is desperately needed," Epstein said.
NsControl is targeted at Fortune 1000 financial services companies and managed service providers, Ponte said. Though the company does not yet have any customers for nsControl, the system has been available since June and is shipping in North America, said Norquist, adding that sales in Europe are likely to come soon.
A full network installation of nsControl generally runs as high as US$4 million to $5 million, but customers can buy smaller numbers of Control Severs and Network Control Points to start, Norquist said.


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?This new and revised Latin Dictionary is among the best of its kind, being reliable, compact and adequate for the needs of all save the specialist. He has produced what is in effect a new book, typographically easy to consult and combining elegance with utility.? -The Times Literary Supplement
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These new stills from Iron Man 3 give us our first look at Rebecca Hall
After the first trailer for IRON MAN 3 was released, I was a little surprised at the mixed reaction I was seeing. For all those who said "meh" there was never an actual response for why they were underwhelmed. I thought it was rather strong. The biggest issue with Tony in previous installments (though I realize this could be debatable) was the dismissal of the character's depression. Stark goes to a dark place mentally, and while I don't think that an entire movie should be made of it, I think that it deserves more attention than it has received. Maybe IRON MAN 3 won't cover that, but it does look like it will delve deeper into his pain, what inflicts that is a different story. Also, before you even try to mention it, no I am not talking about a "dark" or "edgy" anything compared to TDK.
That said, I think that Shane Black will deliver a great third installment. So on to the new stills! Most importantly we get our first look at Rebecca Hall as Dr. Maya Hansen. She is being described as the perfect match for Tony. Also, check out that hot Iron Patriot shot.


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It's Monday and you're back at your desk. Work is fine, but you can't help but think about all those shows you watched this weekend and the fun jobs that plenty of TV characters have. Whether it's writing a sketch comedy show like Liz Lemon or surviving in NYC by writing a sex column every week like Carrie Bradshaw, TV is full of enviable jobs.
Head writer of a sketch comedy show- that's the dream job. While Liz Lemon's job might involve dealing with the ridiculous antics of Tracy Jordan and the demeaning comments of Jack Donaghy, there's never a dull moment at TGS. Sitting around a table making fart jokes to come up with a parody cereal brand sounds like a better way to spend Monday than sitting at a desk from 9-5.
I'm not that jealous of working at a coffee shop, but Rachel's job at Central Perk mostly just involves her talking to her friends for an entire shift. She would 100% have been fired in real life, but right now pouring coffee while I catch up with my friends sounds like the perfect job.
Write one column about your own relationships and make enough money to live a luxurious life in NYC? Yes please. Carrie Bradshaw's life as a writer (before her book deal), seemed remarkably easy and fun. Arguably one of the most unrealistic jobs on television, but I'd happily fill in for her any day.
General manager of a paper company might sound like the world's most boring job, but not the way Michael Scott does it. Wearing Fat Albert suits, spending company money on a party a week and a building a giant hamster maze through the office seems like enough to get anyone fired, but not at Dunder Mifflin. If this is what all positions of authority are like, sign me up.
I'm realizing that most of the jobs I envy are people just doing nothing at work. April Ludgate ignores phone calls, sleeps at her desk and yells at people all day on Parks and Recreation. Also, she gets to report to Ron Swanson, another authority figure who really does nothing at work.
Sorry for making you jealous of all these jobs, but at least the day is halfway over and you're one step closer to getting home and binge-watching some of these shows.


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If you have a fire sprinkler cover plate to replace and you're wondering which one you need, you've landed on the right page. Whether your existing sprinkler cover is missing, damaged, or painted over, in this blog you'll learn the simple steps required to find the correct cover plate (hint: the manufacturer is key, little to do with dimensions) and replace it with ease.
This is what your cover plates should look like...
Let's start with a quick overview. A cover plate is a decorative piece of metal connected to a copper frame by temperature-responsive solder that covers a concealed sprinkler in a ceiling. A cover plate simply screws into the concealed fire sprinkler to provide aesthetic benefits, protect the sprinkler from dirt, dust, and debris, similar to escutcheons (learn the difference between an escutcheon and a cover plate). The temperature-responsive solder reacts to a specified temperature, usually 20 degrees lower than the sprinkler's activation temperature. After the solder melts, the decorative plate falls to the floor exposing the sprinkler.
Occasionally, however, sprinkler covers fall off or get damaged. Cleaning, painting, and moving are all reasons we've heard. So now you have this…
... look familiar? (Image Source)
Before you replace, remember the fire sprinkler cover plate replacement golden rule: each concealed fire sprinkler has ONLY ONE replacement cover plate that fits. It's like Cinderella's slipper.
Quick Warning 1: installing the wrong cover plate can be damaging and costly. It can void the sprinkler's warranty, so future repairs will be significantly more expensive. In rare cases, the wrong cover can damage the sprinkler itself, unleashing a torrent of water into the building. By all means, let's avoid that!
Do not caulk, paint, or glue cover plates back in place (Image Source; modified)
Quick Warnings 2 and 3:. If a cover plate has fallen off, don't glue or caulk it back onto the sprinkler. Caulk or glue does not react to temperature the same as the cover plate's solder, resulting in a blocked fire sprinkler increasing fire risk. If your reason for replacement is the cover's color no longer matches the ceiling, don't paint them.
Cover plates are manufacturer specific - each one is a little different
How to remove a fire sprinkler cover
Alright, now that we've got what not to do - how do you know which cover you need? To find your cinderella sprinkler cover, you need either: a) an old sprinkler cover or b) a ladder, so you can look at the sprinkler itself. Each manufacturer's cover plate has a slightly different circumference and depth, but almost all are threaded and screw into the concealed sprinkler's base. If you're replacing cover plates that are attached now or if you need to replace just one of many, try unscrewing the sprinkler cover (lefty-loosie). If they spin freely but are not backing out, then they are 'push on' so try a gentle but firm pull to remove. If neither method removes the cover, sell the building (just kidding: call us).
How to find a Sprinkler Identification Number
With the cover removed, you can now search for the Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), or model number. A SIN is usually 5-6 digits long and preceded by one or two letters. For example, a popular concealed Tyco model is TY3551. Here's a handy list to help you translate letters to manufacturer name:
- Victaulic: V
- Tyco: TY
- Senju Sprinklers: SS
- Reliable: R
- Globe: GL
- Viking: VK
- AG Sprinkler: AG
The applicable SINs are usually marked on the cover. Newer sprinkler covers often have a sticker affixed to the inside of the cover. The sticker specifies the manufacturer, temperature, and a list of SINs the cover matches. Newer model Victaulic, Tyco, and Viking cover plates all feature a sticker. If there is no a sticker, look for a stamp which is preferred by Reliable and Senju today and many manufacturers in the past. See the image below for examples of both.
Either sticker or stamp will list applicable SINs (Victaulic, left; Reliable, right)
If all your cover plates are gone, don't panic! The SIN and other information are commonly stamped on the sprinkler's deflector. See the image below. The SS8461 shown is the number you need. It is important to note, cover plates are often compatible with a variety of sprinklers offered by the same manufacturer. Once you have the SIN, the next step is ordering the right replacement.
This is an SS8461 fire sprinkler from Senju Sprinkler
Replacement Cover Plate Lookup Table
Identify the correct cover plate by first finding your brand and then finding the Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) associated with your fire sprinkler in the table below. Click the link below the image to purchase in your preferred finish!
Tip: Try Ctrl +F or CMND + F to search.
Note: Not all models and finishes we carry or have access to are listed below. Please call us at 888-361-6662 if you are looking for a cover plate that is not listed below.
Royal Flush II (RFII) Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: TY3551, TY3531, TY3532, C2596, TY3555, TY3535, TY3539
LFII Residential Cover Plates
Fits SINs: TY2524, TY2596, TY3596
LFII Residential Cover Plates
Fits SINs: TY2524, TY2596, TY3596
LFII Residential Cover Plates
Fits SINs: TY2524, TY2596, TY3596
Custom paint is possible!
Call us at 888-361-6662.
Extra Large Orifice (ELO) Cover Plate
Fits SINs: TY5522, TY5521
Tyco (Central) Royal Flush Model A Cover Plate
Fits Sprinkler Models: A, 76A, AA, A-1
Other finishes available via special order. Call us!
Reliable (Rasco) G4 / G5 Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: AG5654, AG5604, RA0914, RA0612, R2111, R7146, R2112, R2113, R2115, R2118, R2211, R2212, R2213, R2215, R2218, R2511, R2512, R2513, R2518, R4441, R5411, R5412, RA0616, RA2312, RA3216, R5413, R5415, R5418, R6115, R6118, R6215, R6218, RA5114, RA3411, RA3413, RA3415, RA0611, RA3211, RA3415
Reliable (Rasco) G4 / G5 Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: AG5654, AG5604, RA0914, RA0612, R2111, R7146, R2112, R2113, R2115, R2118, R2211, R2212, R2213, R2215, R2218, R2511, R2512, R2513, R2518, R4441, R5411, R5412, RA0616, RA2312, RA3216, R5413, R5415, R5418, R6115, R6118, R6215, R6218, RA5114, RA3411, RA3413, RA3415, RA0611, RA3211, RA3415
Reliable (Rasco) G4 / G5 Cleanroom Cover Plate
Fits SINs: R2111, R2112, R2113, R2115, R2118, R2211, R2212, R2213, R2215, R2218, RA3415
Reliable (Rasco) RFC Residential Cover Plate
Fits SINs: RA0612, RA0616, RA3212, RA3216, RA0611, RA3211, RA0914, RA0613
Reliable (Rasco) RFS Residential Sidewall Cover Plate
Fits SIN: RA4835
Reliable SWC Sidewall Cover Plate
Fits SIN: RA4862, R5962, R6834, R3531, RA0362, RA1564, RA3331
Reliable (Rasco) CCP Domed Cover Plate
Fits SINs: R3511, RA2614, R3516, R7618, R3513, R4842, R5942, RA1414, RA2345, RA3045, RA3311, RA3316, RA3313, R5714, R5314
Reliable (Rasco) CCP Domed Cover Plate
Fits SINs: R3511, RA2614, R3516, R7618, R3513, R4842, R5942, RA1414, RA2345, RA3045, RA3311, RA3316, RA3313, R5714, R5314
V38 Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: V3801, V3802, V3804, V3806, V3807, V3808
V27 / V39 Residential Cover Plates
Fits SINs: V2734, V2736, V3904, V2742
V33 / V31 Sprinkler Cover Plate
Fits SINs: V23301, V3302, V3303, V3304, V3102, V3104
RC Residential Cover Plates (2 5/8 in.)
Fits SINs: SS8451, SS8461
RC Residential Cover Plates (3 1/4 in.)
Fits SINs: SS8451, SS8461
Mirage Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: VK457, VK4570, VK474, VK4740, VK488, VK4880, VK494, VK4940, VK461, VK462, VK463, VK464, VK465, VK492, VK632, VK634
Mirage Commercial Cover Plates
Fits SINs: VK457, VK4570, VK474, VK4740, VK488, VK4880, VK494, VK4940, VK461, VK462, VK463, VK464, VK465, VK492, VK632, VK634
Domed Cover Plate
Fits SINs: VK102, VK190, VK192, VK194, VK196, VK202, VK302, VK352, VK353, VK614, VK616, VK618
Freedom Residential Cover Plates
Fits SINs: VK425, VK458, VK466, VK468
Horizon Mirage Cover Plate
Fits SINs: VK404, VK454
Horizon Mirage Cover Plate
Fits SINs: VK404, VK454
Admittedly, we do not have access to every cover plate made. Additionally, the manufacturers, for their part, do not support every concealed sprinkler they've ever produced. That latter point is the most common reason people are unable to replace their sprinkler covers. If your sprinkler is a model that is no longer manufactured, locating a cover plate will not be easy. Your best bet is to call the manufacturer to ask if their other distributors might have some old stock on the shelf (we've provided a list below). Unfortunately, if you cannot find the right replacement cover then replacing the sprinklers is the only alternative.
Top Fire Sprinkler Manufacturer's Direct Phone Lines:
- Victaulic: (800) PICK-VIC
- Tyco: (518) 988-7200
- Senju Sprinkler: (949) 333-1281
- Reliable: (864) 843-5227
- Globe: (989) 846-4583
- Viking: (296) 945-9501
Installing a new cover plate is as simple as twisting or pushing it on. Only install once you are certain you have the cover plate that is meant for sprinkler – but you knew that already, right?
Once the cover plate is installed, there should be a small gap between the ceiling and the lip of the cover plate. This is to allow heat to flow from a fire to the three solder spots, ensuring the cover releases on time during an emergency.
You now know how to properly remove a cover plate, locate the correct replacement, and install a new one! QRFS offers the largest selection of replacement cover plates available and it's still growing! Almost every cover plate ships out the same day. If you are still struggling to find the cover plate you need, our exceptional customer service is standing by to help you out - just click.
Finally, if tables aren't your thing...
This blog originally posted by Jason Hugo and Courtney Montanye at QRFS.com/blog on November 4, 2016. If you like what you've read, check us out at Facebook.com/QuickResponseFireSupply or on Twitter @QuickResponseFS


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JS: Sammy and I knew each other for about 15 years. We'd sort of run into each other here and there, but we never really played together other than this band called Planet Us with [Journey's] Neil Schon. Once again, I was the last guy to join the band. I was in it for about an hour and a half - I missed the recording, the rehearsals, and the only thing I wound up doing was a live radio show, and then it was kind of over. And once again, I was recording a record; it was one of those things where I said, "You guys gotta give me some advance notice."RO: In another interview, you said you always wanted to be in a "real band." What took you so long?
JS: Well, I had this fantastic thing happen to me, which was I got a career as a solo instrumentalist - that's pretty amazing when that happens to you. It wasn't something that I planned, but it was something that just sort of fell in my lap. You know, the chance to play your own instrumental music is really something special. There's nothing quite like it. The fans that you attract are really dedicated fans, and you get to play music that's the closest thing to your heart every night. I love that that happened, and I followed it and stuck to it and took it as far as I could go. But I started out as a kid playing in bands that were very much like Chickenfoot - basically a rock band, a junior Led Zeppelin or something like that. You've got a guitar, bass player, drummer and you got a singer. The music business is just plain crazy. There's no way to explain away how things do happen or don't happen, they just kind of happen.RO: As someone who's spent many, many years playing predominantly instrumental music - and I know you have played with singers in the past - how do you approach playing the guitar in a group?
JS: The obvious answer would be Part 1 to that, which is you have to make room for the singer (laughs), otherwise you get a lot of bad looks. But I think the true answer is that we're dealing with a different kind of music. That's what it is. When you're an instrumental soloist, you really have to be the one who defines the piece of music with an enormous amount of melodic content, expression, exposition, improvisation, and it's all really resting on your shoulders. When you're in a rock band, the style of rock music is that there has to be a lot of attitude that is created by equal contributions from each band member. So it might be the singer just screaming, but it's gotta be the scowl of the bass player, the irreverent drum performance and the crazy guitar thing. It all creates something, and that's gotta be mixed together with your normal content of music - good rhythm, good melody, good harmony. It's a very different thing. It's really comparing apples to oranges.RO: New bands of a certain age sometimes have trouble selling records and getting radio play, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Chickenfoot. Why do you think that is?
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JS: You know, I think we just came along at the right time. I think that's got a lot to do with it. It's one of those things that I can't really explain (laughs), but I can recognize it. When something comes along that is cool, you have to be able to recognize it and seize the moment, because you never know when it's going to come back again.RO: You created your own line of guitars back in the '90s for Ibanez. How big of a gearhead are you?
JS: (laughs) I'm completely hopeless. There's no hope for me. I'm a complete gearhead. At some point I think in every musician's career, they get to that point where they say, "I've had enough and I need to take control of these things that are my tools, because I'm tired of being at the whim of the marketplace." And then you go, "Who's designing these things anyway?"Chickenfoot plays with Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, 8 p.m. tonight at Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas (Bayou Place), 713-230-1600 or www.livenation.com.


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Delhi: CISF apprehends two passengers with foreign currency
| Updated: Jun 04, 2017 23:33 IST
New Delhi [India] June 4 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has apprehended two passengers with huge foreign currency. The CISF officials intercepted one of the passengers named Aftab Sheikh who was flying from Delhi to Bangkok . He had concealed a few Allen Keys in Power banks and sewn in the handle of his hand baggage. The passenger did not give a satisfactory reply. A few more Allen Keys concealed in zipping portion of Aftab's pant were found. The CCTV footage revealed the interaction of Aftab with a fellow passenger named Shehzad Sheikh. The CISF surveillance and intelligence staff from the boarding gate area (travelling in same flight) intercepted the latter. The two passengers were interrogated separately. Approximately 5,000 USD were hidden inside the power banks of Shehzad's bag. The two confessed carrying foreign currency. They admitted carrying keys for opening those concealments. Aftab and Shehzad were handed over to Customs officials in writing for further recovery from their baggage. The officials have recovered 60,000 USD from their bags (Power banks, Mobile Chargers, Biscuit packets and false bottom cavity) and further interrogation by the Customs is on. (ANI)


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Check out Frann's Alt.Health Shop's range of aromatherapy boxes and kits to store your essential oil supplies. The kits are a great way to start out, easy to use and maintain, and last for months. Why not grab one today?
Each kit contains a selection of essential oils and a box to store them in. Some also include carrier oil. Alternatively, you could select one of the boxes to hold the essential oils of your choice.
Whether you choose a ready-stocked kit or a box, it's a great way to keep all your aromatherapy stuff together in one place without clutter, and would also make a really nice gift.


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The case of the white police officer, who frisked and threw an Indian grandfather to the ground, leaving him paralyzed, has now been thrown out of the window.
Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala dismissed the case this week saying, "the government has had two full and fair chances to obtain a conviction; it will not have another."
57-year-old Sureshbahi Patel was walking on the sidewalk outside his son's house in Alabama on Feb. 6, 2015, when Eric Sloan Parker mistreated him for absolutely no reason.
A neighbor called police and said they saw someone "suspicious" walking around the area. They described Patel as a "skinny black guy walking around close to the garage."
When the officer approached him, Patel said "no English," giving out his address, but was still manhandled.
Read: Chicago Releases Video Of 2013 Police Shooting Of Black Teen
The family promptly filed a lawsuit against the police officer and two trials were held for the case. Upsettingly, though, even the legal proceedings weren't free of racial profiling. For example, during the first trial, while the 10 white jurors said the cop was innocent, two black jurors thought he was guilty.
Later, during in the second trial, defense attorney Robert Tuten kicked off proceedings stating, "When you come to the U.S., we expect you to follow our laws and speak our language," a statement (rightly) criticized for having racist undertones.
Although, federal prosecutors were expecting and getting ready for a third trial, there won't be one anymore since Judge Haikala has dismissed the case.
The fact that stares us in the face is that while the Alabama officer got away scot-free and can continue with his job and life like nothing happened, Patel remains unable to walk or even grip things with his hands.
Numerous cases of police brutality against people of color have come into the limelight in recent times, and there has to be a stop to this. One's religion, race, or skin color cannot be held as a determinant of whether or not they are terrorists.
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BRASOV COUNTY, ROMANIA-While trekking through a snowy, shadow-filled forest in Transylvania, I begin worrying about being bitten — but not by who you might think.
"The wolves here are quite small," says Thomas Oyntzen, a local Saxon-Romanian guide and hiking expert who's taking our 10-person party along a trail at the base of the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania.
For the past hour, we've been sharing the path with a single track of fresh-that-morning wolf prints. The 38-year-old former army officer and rugby player puts my mind at ease.
"I'm not afraid of one wolf," says Oyntzen, who's been expertly guiding our group through the region on an eight-day Exodus Travels' tour titled Winter in Transylvania. "I could take it on."
Related story:6 things to do in Transylvania
Yet as he points out the slightly smaller and more sporadic fox prints and the triangular form of rabbit prints in the deeper drifts, he raises the spectre of another toothy predator — and no, it's not a vampire.
"I often see bears 20 or 30 metres away," says Oyntzen, who regularly leads groups up these spectacular, unspoiled peaks that stretch up to 2,500 metres high.
Suddenly, a pair of tiny roe deer streak across our path, as if fleeing a predator. No wolves or bears follow their frantic footsteps, but Oyntzen does start sending a warning whistle echoing down the slopes every few minutes.
This mountain range gives Transylvania — a name derived from Medieval Latin, meaning "the land beyond the forest" — a natural border inside Romania, and a unique cultural identity. Saxons settled the region in the 12th century, bringing with them the German language, universal education and the construction of iconic "fairytale" towns, each built around a fortified church.
Prior to joining Romania after the First World War, Transylvania was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and quietly went about its business of blending German, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian and Roma cultures and trades — including back-shed moonshine-making and year-round sheepherding — into everyday modern life.
We'd tasted the delicious results of this cultural continuity earlier in the week, while sitting around the welcoming dinner table at the Pensiunea Andrei Sibiel guesthouse in Sibiel, a charming village where people's fortunes are based on the size of their flocks.
The guesthouse is run by Andrei Gheorghe Danut, 62, whose own grandfather used to move his 3,000 sheep all over this mountainous region.
"There have been shepherds here for 2,000 years," said Danut, through Oyntzen's translation, as he and his wife served up slices of salty sheep cheese, piping-hot pork cabbage rolls and jugs of fortified wine (all homegrown, all homemade).
Danut pointed to an embroidered black-and-white felt jacket and a tightly woven wool throw hanging on the wall: "My father gave that to my mother when they got engaged — and she wove him the blanket to keep the rain off while out in the fields with the sheep."
This was no spontaneous gift exchange; it's one of many local traditions that go back centuries. Another takes place from May to September, when shepherds move their flocks (and massive Carpathian sheepdogs) into the mountains to graze. The advent of cellphones has made tracking down each shepherd's location much easier, but they still travel by horse and cart, since "horses are easier to fix."
Danut introduced us to Ioan Rosia, 79, who's been a shepherd since he was a little boy, back when boys of 10 or 11 were sent to neighbouring farms to learn the trade and receive an education. Rosia was wearing a cojoc, a thick, wooly coat constructed from five whole sheepskins that not only protects shepherds from snow, but also their sheep from predators.
"Shepherds sleep out with sheep, and bears will take the biggest sheep at night," said Danut. "It will go for the shepherd (who looks like a juicy ewe), not the sheep . . . and they have a stick to fight them off, to make the animals scared."
Rosia, no taller than five-foot-five, told us with a laugh that there are weekly wolf and bear attacks — but the wild boars are actually most dangerous. He then opened his cojoc, pulled out a 100-year-old rosewood pipe and played a lively set of traditional reels, all learned by ear over a lifetime of listening to his fellow shepherds.
Back on the mountain trail, as we descend towards the valley floor dotted with the outlines of grazing sheep, I discover the sharp whistles Oyntzen sends out into the snowy wilderness aren't aimed at predators — they're for the shepherds and their dogs.
"If the dogs come, stay close and let me sort them out," says Oyntzen, weaving our flush-cheeked group in and out of the ice-speckled trunks of ancient oak, hazelnut and silver birch trees. "They're trained to protect the sheep from bears and wolves, but they can see us as a threat, too."
Sure enough, three dogs spot us and start barking up a storm. Luckily, a loud sendoff is all we get and we remain bite-free by the time we enter the medieval village of Vulcan — just in time for coffee, cake and shots of 60-per-cent moonshine with the local Saxon priest.
It turns out that in Transylvania, you need to be much more wary of a growing waistline than Dracula's bite.
Emma Yardley was hosted by Exodus Travels, which didn't review or approve this story.
Emma Yardley was hosted by Exodus Travels, which didn't review or approve this story.
When you go
Get there: While there are no direct flights from Ontario to Romania, it's easy to get to Bucharest through other European cities, such as Frankfurt, Warsaw or Vienna.
Do this trip: The next Exodus Travels "Winter in Transylvania" tour (from $1,895, excluding flights) run this December through March 2018. Exodus also offers summer tours of Transylvania from April to September. More info: exodustravels.com
Good to know: Romania is part of the European Union but uses its own currency (Romanian leu). Most businesses (except for hotels) deal with cash only and rarely have exact change. It's a smart idea to order the amount you think you'll need in small bills through your bank before leaving Canada.
When to go: Romanian winters can be Ontario-level cold, so pack thermal underwear. Sure, it will be chilly but being the only tourist in an entire town makes it so worth it.
Do your research: exodustravels.com, romaniatourism.com


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Well no, I'm not. And to prove I'm still a victim of NPD, here's another self-indulgent true story (but remember every true story contains a wee lie.) And there's an HNT pic at the end.
Once upon a time, in another century and in another country, I had an entanglement with the nation's darling. Here's how it happened.
For years I had been living with Angie, a good woman but not the woman for me. Nor was I right for her. Not brave enough to separate, we were still living together but we were very remote from each other, and we lived celibately. But Angie had stuck by me through very tough times, and I wasn't about to repay her loyalty by doing the dirty on her. So, although I enjoyed having several women friends, I was scrupulously celibate.
For instance, I went on holiday overseas with a woman friend). I squared it first with Angie, assuring her that there would be no funny business on the holiday. Perhaps I was naive, but when we got to the hotel and checked into a twin room and the friend leapt on me expecting a week of illicit sex, I was shocked. What kind of a person would I have to have been, to assure Angie it was platonic then bonk behind her back?
Anyway, you get the picture - I ran my life according to principles. It was my way of making the best of my life with Angie.
Then one day I fell under the spell of the nation's darling, and developed my new morning routine. I would get up when Angie came home from her night job, and we'd chat and have a cup of tea. Exhausted from work, she would then tumble into bed while it was still warm from me. And I would switch on breakfast TV just in time to watch the ND read her last bulletin.
Why do I call her "the nation's darling"? Well for a while, she was a national institution. All over the country, unemployed males with no real reason to get up in the morning would set their alarm clocks and drag themselves out of bed before dawn, simply to gape at the ND as she read the breakfast news headlines and weather forecast, in her uniquely fluffy and alluring way.
Artist's impression of the ND
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At 9 a.m., the end-credits rolled across the screen, signalling three things: the end of the news; the start of kids' programmes; and the ND jumping in a taxi to appear at my house 10 minutes later, where we would spend the morning helping each other with our personal growth. No, that's not a euphemism ....
The ND would ring the doorbell, I would open the door ("Ssh! Don't wake Angie"), and this bubbly gorgeous intelligent person would come into my life for the day. What kind of things did we do, while Angie slept? We massaged each other. We did mutual counselling. Told stories. Went walking. I suppose we flirted, if that word means anything in this century. Went out for lunch. In the street, heads would turn, and I don't think it was me they were looking at.
She was very exciting company, sometimes too exciting for a man who had just recently had a brush with death and disability and was still emerging from the shock, and trying to get his health back. How can I put it? To use an Aussie saying, she had a few kangaroos loose in her top paddock.
Then my old man got cancer, and I visited him in the terminal ward. Self-centred as I was, all I could think of saying was "do the nurses let you watch the TV news? Look out for my friend the ND." Crazily, I wanted to add "I'm going to marry her (then you'll finally be impressed with me)."
Technically, the ND and I didn't ever consummate our relationship, partly due to my own suspicious nature and inability to trust someone so attractive and off-the-wall, who I knew had broken several hearts. And partly because of my old-fashioned reserve, self-control and notion of fidelity. Not to mention the impotence.
Looking back, I think she and I redefined the word platonic. For example, on the day my father died, while everyone else ran around arranging the funeral, the ND and I spent the afternoon naked on her floor, doing massage. That's one way to get over the death of a parent. Months later, we slept together in my father's house, scaring each other with spooky imagined sightings of his ghost. I bathed her and caressed her. I could go on, but you get the picture. And in my mind, I wasn't being unfaithful to Angie because I never had sex with the ND. Is that Clintonesque thinking?
Anyway, one day when I was telling the ND how important healthy eating and living was to me, in my recovery from cancer, she interrupted me and said "why don't you just relax and eat lots of chocolate?"
Stunned, I thought: how can I trust this woman any more? She wants me to eat junk. She just doesn't get it.
We drifted apart, and the last time I heard from her she was asking me to sign her out from the psychiatric ward (they wouldn't let her out otherwise). Maybe she trusted me because I was one of the few men who hadn't tried to eff her over.
Looking back now, I think perhaps in its own way her exciting friendship helped me start to really live again.
The point now is, I've stayed healthy by eating nothing but healthy food ever since. And I never eat sweets or burgers, or drink cola. That was until last week, when I bought a monster size bar of Cadbury's Fruit and Nut chocolate. And I ate just one bit every day. Now I'm up to half a bar a day, with plans to ramp that up further. But it's okay, because everything's just balancing out. For many years I never ate any chocolate; now I'm making up for lost time. I'm perfectly balanced.
I tried moving on to Cadbury's Flake.
But it's not for me. Flakes just crumble on the tongue and give up all they have to offer in one huge immediate hit, whereas I'm into deferred gratification. I like the Tantric taste of a square of cold hard chocolate, that melts slowly in your mouth to sustain the ecstasy.
What's your diagnosis?
PS - This is a freelance Taoist blog. Every true story contains a wee lie. The lie here is that the photo of the ND is not actually of the ND, but it's the closest image I could find, reproduced with permission from a blog post by the dazzling keda.
PPS - And every lie contains a grain of truth.
PPPS - What is the difference between the Iraq War and the Vietnam War?
Bush had a plan to get out of the Vietnam War.
If you missed previous HNTs, you can access all the old half baked thursday posts here.


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The Center for Public Scholarship presents the seventh in our Public Voices series. This panel will discuss the ways in which higher education is evolving and the challenges it is facing. We will address the use of adjuncts, rising costs, income inequality, the efficacy of the virtual classroom, and more. Crippling student loan debt, quantifying the unquantifiable, inequality, MOOCs—what does the future hold for higher education? Join us and find out.
David Bromwich, Sterling Professor of English, Yale University. Author of The Intellectual Life of Edmund Burke: From Sublime and Beautiful to American Independence (2014) and "Trapped in the Virtual Classroom," New York Review of Books (June 2015)
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Marina Warner, Professor of English and Creative Writing, Birkbeck, University of London. Author of Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale (2014) and "Diary: Why I Quit," London Review of Books (September 2014)
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In Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (The Weinstein Company), Morgan Spurlock, the stunt documentarian of Super Size Me and the FX series 30 Days, goes on what amounts to a goodwill tour of the Middle East, ostensibly for the purpose of making the world safe for his soon-to-be-born son. The opening credits feature an animated video-game battle between Osama and Spurlock that sets the tone for the whole movie: high production values, maximal cuteness, and a mock-heroic tone that's not so mock. For all his self-deprecation, Spurlock really does see himself as a holy fool, a crusading clown brave enough to risk his own body in order to make a point. When that point was "Stop eating McCrap," there was a certain balance between the medium and the message (and Super Size Me did have real-world effects; after the film was released, McDonald's rescinded its super-sizing policy). But now that Spurlock has replaced burgers and fries with geopolitics and the war on terror, he seems less like an agitprop maverick than a gawking rube.
That's not to say Spurlock isn't good company. With his goofy interview technique and easy laugh, he has a way of putting his subjects at ease even as he tests the audience's patience. The movie's best moments are the flashes of real intercultural exchange, when Spurlock collars Egyptian schoolgirls in the street for impromptu conversations or watches Afghan soldiers near Tora Bora hunt for a tree nut famed for its aphrodisiac properties. And by moments—as when he stands aghast in a square in Saudi Arabia that's the site of both public beheadings and kids' soccer games—his innocent-abroad schtick actually works. At other times—for example, when he asks permission to shoot a rocket launcher in the mountains of Afghanistan, deeming the experience "awesome"—Spurlock's wide-eyed Yankee enthusiasm seems like part of the problem.
The Saudi Arabia segment is the most illuminating, if only for the visual contrast between Osama's dazzlingly wealthy homeland and the no-man's land where he's most likely holed up—the ragged clothes and piles of rubble of the Afghanistan/Pakistan border are replaced by a sea of pristine white robes and head-to-toe black burqas. But the movie talks down to its audience by, for example, condensing the history of U.S. Middle East policy into a cutesy animated montage that tells a story well-known to anyone who's turned on a television in the past six years (or seen any of last year's excellent Iraq documentaries or, for that matter, Charlie Wilson's War). Insofar as Spurlock draws any political conclusions at all, they don't go much further than the title of the Elvis Costello song that plays under the final credits, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?"
I wish this airheaded, if genial, road movie had been double-billed with a companion piece, Where in the World Is My Goddamn Husband?, in which we'd watch Spurlock's wife, Alexandra Jamieson, clomp through her second and third trimesters alone in Brooklyn, N.Y., while her partner checked merrily in from the caves of Tora Bora. Alexandra needn't have worried about Morgan's safety: Though he takes courses in how to survive hostage situations and dons a bulletproof vest for some excursions, the closest he gets to physical danger is when he's shoved in the chest by an angry ultra-Orthodox Jew in a Jerusalem neighborhood. But when Spurlock got back and showed his wife what a slick, shallow entertainment he spent all those irreplaceable months producing, I hope he got sentenced to a few extra night-shifts with the baby.


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