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The Neave twins had an eventful time at Thruxton with Tom suffering a crash while Tim raced to a top 10 finish.
The Market Rasen rider finished ninth in round eight of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship at the Hampshire track.
Qualifying was a fiasco with rain falling within four laps and the riders returned to the pits to change tyres and when the session ended Tom was ninth and Tim 15th.
Starting from the third row, Tom got away well, but in the scramble on the run towards Seagrove he suffered a massive tank slapper and was thrown from the bike, slamming into the barrier and damaging his shoulder.
He was soon up on his feet, but after five more laps the safety car was brought out to allow Tom to be transported to the medical centre for treatment.
Tom said: "I thought I would save it, but I went onto the grass and that was that. I hit the barrier and hurt my shoulder.
"When I got to the medical centre it was discovered I had dislocated my shoulder and the medics kindly manipulated it back into place.
"I'm still in a lot of pain as there is some ligament damage and it will take a while to heal.
"I hope to be fit for Cadwell, I will be gutted if I cannot ride at my home track, but let's see what a couple of weeks' rest does for me."
Tim also got away to a good start and was up to 11th on the first lap and then overtook Aaron Clifford one lap later.
By lap four he passed Ben Luxton to move into ninth place, but his progress was halted when the safety car slowed the action.
When racing resumed Tim got very close to Ryan Vickers, but was unable to make a pass.
He was also troubled by Bradley Perie who was right on his back wheel, but on the final lap Tim was able to shake him off and crossed the finish line just 0.4secs ahead to secure seven championship points.
Tim has leapfrogged above his brother into sixth place in the rider standings on 72 points, while Tom is four points back in seventh.
The next round is at Cadwell on August 20.


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Cosplayer Natalie > Costume of Sheryl Nome (Macross Frontier)
- Most Recent Photo
- 10-17-2011
- Series
- Macross Frontier
- Character
- Sheryl Nome
- Special Variation:
- Diamond Crevasse CD (Black and Red Artwork Version)
- Year Completed:
- 2010
- Construction Difficulty:
- Easy
- Costume worn at:
- Katsucon 2010
- Otakon 2011
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
I love me some Sheryl, and I'll definitely be making more of her outfits soon-ish. Cute hat ahooooooooy! Also, organza fairy wings. :3
- Personal Thoughts:
- Much, much love to the Sheryl gathering at Otakon! It was such much fun meeting everyone, hanging out, and getting photos! Let's do it again!! :3
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Electrochemical Sensor Analysis, Volume 49
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Volume 1. Fundamentals And Applications
Potentiometric Sensors
Voltammetric Sensors
Gas Sensors
Enzyme Electrodes
Affinity Biosensors
Thick And Thin Film Biosensors
Novel Trends
Electrochemical Sensor Analysis
Volume 2. Analytical Protocols
Potentiometric Sensors
Voltammetric Sensors
Continuous Monitoring
Gas Sensors
Enzyme Electrodes
Affinity Sensors
Thick And Thin Film Biosensors
Novel Trends
Electrochemical Sensor Analysis (ECSA) presents the recent advances in electrochemical (bio)sensors and their practical applications in real clinical, environment, food and industry related samples, as well as in the safety and security arena. In a single source, it covers the entire field of electrochemical (bio)sensor designs and characterizations.
The 38 chapters are grouped in seven sections: 1) Potentiometric sensors, 2) Voltammetric sensors, 3) Electrochemical gas sensors 4) Enzyme-based sensors 5) Affinity biosensors 6) Thick and thin film biosensors and 7) Novel trends. Written by experts working in the diverse technological and scientific fields related to electrochemical sensors, each section provides an overview of a specific class of electrochemical sensors and their applications.
This interdisciplinary text will be useful for researchers and professionals alike.
Key Features
- Covers applications and problem solving (sensitivity, interferences) in real sample analysis
- Details procedures to construct and characterize electrochemical (bio)sensors
Scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, teachers, and students working with or researching electrochemical (bio)sensors
- No. of pages:
- 1028
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier Science 2007
- Published:
- 5th September 2007
- Imprint:
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- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780444530530
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780080560694
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About the Editors
Salvador Alegret Editor
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Autonomous University of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Arben Merkoci Editor
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Hi I'm Megan. Thank you for coming to my website. Over the years I have been nurturing a variety of ideas on how I wanted to direct my creative passions into a business. It wasn't until 2016 that my attention turned towards floral design as a component of that business framework. A workshop hosted by Amy Merrick and Janaki Larsen in August 2016 was a self-healing and creatively enlightening experience. I have since had the opportunity to attend a Sinclair & Moore event design workshop as well as a Masterclass by Katie Davis of Ponderosa & Thyme.
I come from 8 years of experience in corporate event venue sales and logistics for high-end big-budget events. I thrive in an environment with many working parts where attention to detail and an ability to make new solutions-based decisions on the spot are necessary. I can take the running around out of the equation and make your event seem effortless.
I endeavour to use homegrown and locally sourced blooms and foliage in all the floral arrangements I create. Complementary event materials (both decorative and functional) that are included in the party kits I offer are carefully considered.
'Being effortless is the coolest thing in the world' - Stella McCartney
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text: My second book to be released this year is The Heaving Pavement (Epistles on an anxious life) (released worldwide on 1 December 2015) and the first batch of author copies have just arrived! The Heaving Pavement is an experimental memoir on anxiety in poetic, verse, prose and illustrated forms. I hope it brings some clarity to the issue of how anxiety impacts our everyday lives.


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OCEANSIDE — There has been a shift in the way Californians think about gardening.
Horticulture instructor and urban sustainability gardener Jill Morganelli noticed the change in summer 2007 after the release of "An Inconvenient Truth." Classes on sustainable urban landscaping that formerly appealed to an interest niche of 17 to 25 students, suddenly were packed with 45 students.
The popularity of low-water use "California-friendly" gardening was evident at the Residential Landscaping Workshop sponsored by the city of Oceanside and taught by Morganelli at MiraCosta College on March 28.
The room was packed with 64 gardeners eager to learn how to use less water and maintain a green yard.
"Some people wanted to get in so badly they brought their own chairs," Nancy Romero, water conservation educator with the city of Oceanside, said.
Dan and Carole Ross of Oceanside wanted ideas on what to put in place of their grass lawns.
"We're planning to remove one or two lawns," Dan Ross said. "We also want to save a bit of water," Carole Ross said.
Saving water was on most workshop students' minds.
In urban areas, 60 percent of water is used for irrigation.
"We use way too much water," Janene Possell, an Oceanside resident, said. "This is a great informational discussion about alternate things to do."
The half-day workshop covered topics that ranged from understanding plant nomenclature to mapping out plot plans and effective use of irrigation systems.
"Hydrozoning is where most of you make your biggest mistake," Morganelli said. The workshop taught gardeners to consider the water and sun "hydrozoning" needs of plants and group like plants together.
From the beach to I-5 there are three distinct habitat zones that suit different types of plants.
"Figure what habitat you're in rather then trying to make your yard something its not," Morganelli said.
Cutting back on excessive water use was also a recommendation. Morganelli suggests gardeners stop watering until plants show initial signs of stress to find a benchmark for how often to water.
"Watch your plants — you'll be amazed at what you'll see," Morganelli said.
Additional city-sponsored gardening workshops are scheduled for May 23, June 23 and June 25.
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The Chouara Leather Tannery in Fez
With a little imagination, one can pretend to be looking at a scene from the Middle Ages.
Produce Market in Fez
More images from Morocco.
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Images from the Moroccan desert.
Kasbah of the Glaouis – Some Less Opulent Spaces
More images from Morocco's Kasbah of the Glaouis in Telouet.
Telouet – Kasbah of the Glaouis
After Morocco's independence in 1956, the Glaoui family was evicted and the kasbah was left to ruin. These photographs are of the opulent interior rooms, slowly decaying.
Rooftops in Essaouira, Morocco
For the next few posts, I will be putting up photos from a trip to Morocco this past April.


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Yes sorry, HR people! Its true, Gender Diversity is NOT a Human Resources issue – it is an organisational opportunity! Yes that's right folks, it is all about the opportunity of opening up your organisation to INNOVATION through DIVERSITY and GENDER BALANCE. So often we think of diversity as just talking about women, but that is not the case. Increasingly, cultural diversity is the opportunity to reap the benefits of different perspectives, practices and culture. Overlay this with gender balance and you get even more benefits. A culture that embraces diversity will naturally be more attractive to women, and will most likely benefit your entire staff, the community and the environment as well.
Sure, it is complex, but that's where the real benefits are – in managing COMPLEXITY. Imagine managers who are able to proactively manage across all aspects of a diverse environment. Imagine the opportunities for your business.
So often when I speak to organisations about diversity and gender, and they say the same thing: "We created a Diversity Council, and now we just don't know where to go from here". Or, I get the comments that organisations have come to a standstill when it comes to increasing gender balance. That's often because they have diversity installed in the human resources area of the business, or are relying on HR professionals to solve the challenges of the whole organisation when it comes to the management of complexity. We are taking the wrong approach to this challenge. What is the first thing that gets done in terms of creating programs to attract and retain more women? Generally a Business Case – what for? A Business Case for Women? No one creates a Business Case for Men to work in an organisation. Think about it and that will go some way to uncovering the barriers to change. Change is being managed within the same old paradigms that created the 'Business Case" in the first place, as a justification to spend or to commence an activity, but diversity should not need a justification. Innovation doesn't need to be justified when it happens, but it doesn't happen in a vacuum. An environment that embraces and promotes an organisational capability of Innovation and Diversity has been created by the entire organisation. Sure HR is involved and often a lead player, but unless the change in culture is embraced by senior management and promoted as the new culture, nothing will happen, or it won't be sustainable. Worse still, it may be seen as a failure and this is what is happening with many diversity programs. They start, they create the Diversity Council and then they stall.
The Diversity Program Review Framework™, the DPRF™ can help your organisation to identify areas where innovation and performance can be improved by embracing diversity. Many of the recommendations developed for organisations through this process are already paying dividends and giving those organisations a 'competitive edge'. This is a business opportunity, not an HR issue.
If you would like more information about the DPRF, and how your organisation can be assessed for a DPRF International Award, head to our website or contact me at email@example.com for more details.


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Sundaes With Cindy #11: Hazelnut Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream/
A delicious hazelnut ice cream layered with smooth Nutella chocolate!
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● 2 cups 2% milk
● 5 egg yolks
● 1/2 cup + 2 T. sugar
● 1/4 cup heavy cream
● 1/4 cup Frangelico liqueur or 2 t. vanilla
● Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
1. Put milk in saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. (This takes about 12-13 minutes.)
2. While the milk is heating, whip yolks & sugar in mixer for 2 minutes. Dribble hot milk into eggs, a few tablespoons at a time, keeping the mixer going constantly.
3. Once milk is in the eggs, turn heat down to medium-low and pour mixture back into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until an instant read thermometer reaches 170 degrees ̊F.
4. Remove from heat and pour through a strainer. Allow to cool to luke warm (about 30 minutes) then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2-3 hours.
5. When you're ready to freeze the ice cream, stir heavy cream & Frangelico into custard and freeze in an ice cream maker. (This takes about 20 minutes.) Remove ice cream from bowl and place a few spoonfuls a in freezer container. Then add some of the Nutella. Repeat with more ice cream, more Nutella and one last layer of ice cream. Put in freezer to harden-off for at least 1 -2 hours.
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Coast Guard To Raise Casualty Reporting Thresholds
In January 2017 the Coast Guard announced sproposalto amend two regulations which establish monetary thresholds for reporting a "marine casualty" under 46 CFR sec. 4.05-1 (a) (7) (currently $25,000), and for reporting a "serious marine incident" ("SMI") under 46 CFR sec. 4.03-2 (a) (3) (currently $100,000). The new thresholds being advanced would be $72,000 and $200,000, respectively.
The legal notice posted in the Federal Register noted that the purpose of the monetary damage criterion was to ensure that only the more serious casualties get reported, premised on the assumption that higher repair costs are indicative of more serious casualties. The new thresholds were developed by applying an inflation adjustment factor of 1.876 for the marine casualty figure, and an inflation adjustmentfactor of 1.004 for the SMI figure. The adjustment factors were calculated to represent the value of inflation since the dates that the respective threshold figures were originally set (1980 for the marine casualty figure, and 1988 for the SMI figure, respectively).
The impetus for these proposed changes seems to have come largely from industry who have complained recently about having to spend too much time reporting "minor" casualties. Public comments to the Office of Management and Budget were received through March 24, 2017. A Coast Guard spokesperson stated that the timeline for adoption of the final rule will depend upon "public feedback" and upon "agency considerations".


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250 Follower Giveaway! CLOSED
After my blog sale I still have a few items that have never been opened and are still in perfect sealed condition so instead of them cluttering up my room thought would be nice to give them away in a 250 Follower giveaway!
Boring bit first!
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We'll be heading off to Cold Wars in a few days, and we will be carting a new manufacturer in the form of Trent Miniatures. Trent makes a bunch of nice little lines: Various Early Napoleonics, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Historical characters, Prehistorics, and so on.
We don't have everything yet and, baring a surprise set of packages, here is what we're going to be bringing to the show:
-DeeZee Miniatures-
2 Brontotherium F
3 Elasmotherium B
6 Elasmotherium young charging C
7 Wooly Rhino trotting C
8 Wooly Rhino charging C
9 Dire Wolf C
10 Cave Bear rearing C
11 Cave Bear prowling C
13 Smilodon pouncing D
14 Dinofelis D
15 Smilodon variant D
16 Crocodile C
17 Vultures E
19 Old Bull Bison C
20 Frisky Young Bison E
21 Tiger E
22 Prehistoric Crocodile E
23 Lion springing D
24 Hippopotamus C
25 Tigress A
Cave Bear attacking C
-Trent Newark Characters-
NC01 Prince Rupert A
NC04 Lady Godiva myth and reality E
NC05 King John A
NC06 Gonville Bromhead fact and film A
NC07 Maid Marion and Friar Tuck A
NC08 General Sikorski AA
NC09 Sir John Savage AA
NC10 King John bare headed A
-Caribbean Revolution-
CAR01 British Officers E
CAR03 Revolting Slaves with firearms B
CAR04 Revolting Slaves arms blanche A
NC05 Chasseurs des Irois B
NC06 Chasseurs Ste. Domingue B
-Trent SCI FI-
Synguree fighters I B
Synguree fighters II B
-French Revolutionary War Period-
FA01 FR foot artillery crew C
FA02 Fr horse art. Crew C
FA03 Gribeauval 12lb D
FA04 Gribeauval 8lb D
FA05 Gribeauval Howitzer E
FA06 Gribeauval Limber A
FA07 Gribeauval 4lb D
FCG01 Consular Garde Grenadier B
FCG02 Consular Garde Grenadier Command E
FL01 FR Ligne
FL02 FR Ligne march advance B
FL03 FR Ligne firing line B
FL04 FR Ligne 'scruffy' B
FL05 FR Ligne command E
FL06 FR Ligne
FL07 FR Ligne elite bearskin march B
FL08 FR Ligne
FL09 FR Ligne elite plumed bicorn march B
FL10 FR Ligne elite plumed bicorn firing lineB
FL11 FR Ligne command bis E
FC01 FR Dragoons B
FC02 FR Dragoons command B
FLE01 FR Legere center coy mirleton B
FLE02 FR Legere elite bearskin B
FLE03 Fr Legere command E
FLE04 FR Legere elite shako B
FLE05 FR Legere elite command shako B
Napoleon 1st consul 1800 A
HUS01 Officer in Colpack A
BC01 Hompesch mounted rifles B
BC02 Hompesch mounted offier A
MCP01 General Brune A
MCP02 General Lecourbe A
MCP04 General Humbert A
RU01 Musketeer Adv/Campaign B
RU02 Musketeer command E
RU03 Colonel mounted A
RU04 Grenadier adv B
RU05 Grenadier command E
RU06 Musketeer forage caps B
EQ03 Small Wheels 24mm dia. E
EQ04 Large Wheels 28mm dia. E
EQ06 Large Casks with stand C
-Irish Troubles '98-
IR'98 02 Irish Insurgents w/firearms B
IR'98 04 Irish Militia I C
IR'98 05 Highland Fencibles I C
IR'98 06 5th Bn 60th Foot C
Prices in USD.
Hydra's restock and new stuff aren't here as of this posting. And though I'll bring our demo stuff for War Rocket I don't know that we'll have enough room to set it up.


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On the 23rd of each month, activists around the country turn their attention to the tens of thousands of Americans suffering in solitary confinement – and they invite the public to do the same. Tomorrow, advocates will stage actions and events in California, New York, Connecticut, and beyond in an effort to increase awareness of this issue and to grow support for solitary reform.
This month, the 23rd also falls at the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover – the commemoration of the liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt thousands of years ago. Each Passover, Jews around the world retell the story of their ancestors' liberation from slavery and recommit themselves and their communities to working toward liberation today. That consciousness has inspired Jews for generations to engage in social justice work, including fighting for a criminal justice system free from oppression and injustice. As they observe the holiday this year—especially tomorrow, April 23rd—no doubt some Jews will be thinking of those desperate for liberation from the physical and psychological constraints of 23 hours a day in isolation.
Judaism is certainly not unique among religions for offering such an opportunity for contemplation and dialogue on this issue. "All faith scriptures have the basic tenet to care for the vulnerable and the outcast," explains Chris McNabb, an organizer for the National Religious Campaign Against Torture's (NRCAT) New Jersey chapter and student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Those principles have long brought people of faith to social justice causes, and it's these folks who have become some of the most active leaders and participants in the effort for solitary confinement reform.
With one of the most prolific histories of solitary confinement use and with solitary confinement rates still well above the national average, New Jersey also has some of the strongest anti-solitary faith activists. Religious leaders in the state have taken advantage of their unique motivation, perspective, and position to add a critical voice to the statewide conversation around solitary confinement.
Faith-based action comes in many forms. Bonnie Kerness of the American Friends' Service Committee, for example, takes advantage of the infrastructure of religion to educate a wide audience of clergy and laypeople. Based in Newark, she travels regularly to churches around the state to give presentations about the harms of solitary confinement. She is often accompanied by Ojore Lutalo, an artist and survivor of solitary confinement and the person who first opened her eyes to this issue decades ago. Between the two of them, this duo can reach their audience on a rational, emotional, and moral level. Kerness' talks can draw crowds, and audiences are often composed of pastors or other religious leaders who can spread the message further within their own congregations.
Other approaches draw more on what churches offer spiritually, integrating conversations about solitary confinement with prayer service and spiritual reflection. An event held at Trinity Church in Princeton over Martin Luther King Day weekend this year featured two days of prayer, sermons, music, and more. Participants engaged in a 24-hour prayer vigil with a replica solitary cell – acknowledging and meditating on the 24 hours a day some people in isolation are confined to their cells. It also included a forum hosted by a solitary survivor, Terrell Blount. From the perspective of organizer Chris McNabb, the event made use of one of the most valuable things houses of worship have to offer – the opportunity to learn in a sacred environment.
For some religious communities, solitary confinement is already a personal issue. As a pastor for an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church in Woodbury, Reverend Charles Boyer engages with this issue out of moral and religious duty, but also out of concern for his own community. New Jersey, like the U.S. as a whole, incarcerates black Americans at a disproportionately high rate, and within the incarcerated population, data suggests that solitary confinement is used more frequently for black than for white individuals. As a home to many people affected by the criminal justice system, and as a key support system for people returning from prison, it is the responsibility of the black church, as Rev. Boyer sees it, to "support anything and everything that will lead to the liberation of our people." For this reason, Rev. Boyer has focused his energy on capturing the interest and support of folks within his own denomination. Just this month, he attended the New Jersey AME's annual conference, where he planned to speak on the issue of solitary confinement. They've heard it from him before – already he's organized a sign-on letter demonstrating the support of New Jersey's 90 AME churches and 20,000 members. By building unified support in his church, Rev. Boyer is able to easily connect interested members to national and statewide initiatives. Most recently, he has partnered with Lifelines to Solitary, a correspondence program connecting outside folks with people in solitary.
These leaders have achieved incredible success in their own efforts, but the real power of the religious voice is seen when they all come together. For more than a year, that's exactly what these and other religious leaders have done, as they have worked to support legislation to reform solitary confinement practices in the state. When first introduced in late 2014, NRCAT organized an Interfaith Statement Against Solitary Confinement, conveying to the legislature the support of faith communities across the state. Now, reintroduced in the current legislative session as S 51 – the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act – religious leaders continue their efforts to turn this bill into law. Last month when the bill was heard in committee, the faith community made sure they were heard as well. Three religious leaders testified in support of the bill, others attended the hearing, and still more called their legislators to show their support.
This week Jews around the world will end their Passover Seders with the same words, "This year we are slaves; next year may we all be free." So often that is the role of the faith community – to serve as an unyielding, prophetic reminder to our leaders and our nation as a whole that we can do better, we must do better and we will do better.


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Springtime Easter Special at South Angle Farm Park
April 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until April 22, 2019
Spring has sprung at South Angle Farm Park and our Easter event is bigger than ever. We have a farm full of new animal friends including our lambs, chicks and ducklings. Lamb feeding will take place throughout the day, as well as rabbit handing and a special reptile handling experience.
Find all the golden eggs on our Easter egg trail and win a chocolate treat, all at no extra cost. As well as themed crafts in our craft barn and cakes in our café, we will be going fully floral with our spring time theme including opportunities to plant your own plants in Mr McGregor's garden. Indoor and outdoor seating and play areas make South Angle Farm Park the perfect place to be together this Easter holiday whatever the weather.


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Oh Mr Caravaggio 500 years later you knock the stuffing out of me.
I deal in modern art right, 20thcentury stuff and although I have always respected the old masters. I do see the workmanship and the skills that some of the masters had, as a dying art.
I was amazed by Frederic Lord Leighton's exhibition at the RA some years ago. His Athlete Wrestling a Python at the Walker Art Gallery here in Liverpool has to be one of my all time favourite sculptures, despite it being late 19th century.The Leighton exhibition was viewed the same day as the Cézanne expo, at; perhaps if my memory serves me right, the Tate, it was a long time ago. There was no comparism in my opinion. One was a master the other was an experimentalist. The way the master made a piece of velvet feel as if it was soft to touch, whereas a terracotta urn had a dryness, his painted marble had a feel that you could walk your feet over to cool them down. Such skill comes along only so often.
I was amazed by Frederic Lord Leighton's exhibition at the RA some years ago. His Athlete Wrestling a Python at the Walker Art Gallery here in Liverpool has to be one of my all time favourite sculptures, despite it being late 19th century.The Leighton exhibition was viewed the same day as the Cézanne expo, at; perhaps if my memory serves me right, the Tate, it was a long time ago. There was no comparism in my opinion. One was a master the other was an experimentalist. The way the master made a piece of velvet feel as if it was soft to touch, whereas a terracotta urn had a dryness, his painted marble had a feel that you could walk your feet over to cool them down. Such skill comes along only so often.
I understand all of the articles written about Cézanne but I don't feel it.
A rolling stone really does gather moss. Though I do respect the opinions of people who are employed to write about art, most of them are too clever to be able to really understand. How can someone who can't even emulsion a wall talk about real skill.
I always think, 'what are the qualifications needed to paragraph art, and what do some of those entrusted with the purveyors of the pleasures of art really know'.
I blame some writers for building up bad workmanship and calling it modern art, when really it is just poor workmanship.
I often recall, watching an Open University programme late one night when I was a kid, I must have been 11. It was about the painting of a religious icon. I was fascinated with Lapis Lazuli and how it was more expensive than gold and how it was used to adorn religious art in medieval times. How it came from Afghanistan and how it was coveted as a piece of mercurial magic that was the symbol of the robe of the Virgin Mary. I am not that religious but some small slither of symbolism planted a seed in my mind. Why do we worship art?
The questions keep coming and have never stopped asking, and now I find myself with more questions, and the more I answer the more are asked.
I had been on a boat trip that left Liverpool Ireland. The first port of call was Cobh (pronounced Cove).Cobh was the last stopping place of the Titanic and its tourism was based around that fact. There was a Titanic bar that had closed, apparently it hadn't gone down too well…….it went bust.
Cobh has a monument that had been erected to another maritime disaster, the sinking of the Lusitania, that sunk on its way to Liverpool.
A German U-Boat torpedoed it. It was one of the most tragic losses of life on the sea. It was claimed that the event is said to have shocked America to its core.
It is also said to have brought them into the First World War as allies against the Bosch. http://waynecolquhoun.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/lusitania-medal-piece-of-week.html
A passenger on the mini cruise had left a memento, to a relative who drowned in the disaster. A picture and a rose were laid on foot of the statue.
Up atop the hill amongst the candy coloured houses from the Cathedral the views were magnificent.
It is the closest port to Cork and I got a train into the town. There were lots of old Irish pubs and shops that look like they are in the living room of a house. I went in the art gallery to see a Paul Henry or two. There may have been a Sonia Delauney.
As usual when visiting a place I do not know I am drawn to bookshops. These are the sort of shops that feed my inquisitive mind, that allow me to explore the answers to the questions that I keep asking myself.
Here in all the hundreds of yards of shelves, sat a massive volume, beautifully photographed, a cut above the usual Taschen publications. Buy me! It seemed to be shouting to me, Buy me! The pages folded out, I love books where the photographs are not punctuated by staples.
How could such a fiery character, who, it was said, would fight duals, with swords and daggers and who could thrust a stiletto as finely as he could paint a peach, be as controversial today as when he was alive?
I had let Derek Jarman's celluloid images cloud my judgement. But still a man whose legacy lingered all these centuries later fascinated me. I knew the work of art that he created had been passed amongst kings and had survived revolutions and wars.
How could creations made with a mixture of ground up pigments, of tempura and oxides mixed with oil look so real? Like a photograph. How can I be thrown the raw emotion through a modern picture taken with a camera? Why hadn't the paint faded? Why was the imagery so real? How could the message be as real today?
I had to buy the book and offered the shop my 100 Euro note and no more and they accepted my offer. It was a heavy book and would need a lot of time to read. I have a lot of books that I need to read. It had its own case that came with it with a handle. It is the sort of book that posers will delicately place on a coffee table to make them look clever I thought. It was a beautiful book. Should I ever read it and have I wasted 80 quid on a whim?
Sailing out of Cobh at Dusk was a remarkable event. However much you study art there is no equivalent that can beat a beautiful sunset. The town of Cobh is situated in a natural harbour the pretty houses on the hill were lit up as if by magic and the term Emerald Isle slipped into my mind as the boat slipped out of sight of the harbour.
It was a beautiful event. Not even the famous Irish painter Paul Henry would be able to capture that memory for me.
I looked around the stern of the boat at the silver surfers I thought about another night of naff entertainment on board. But there was a swell developing a gale-force wind was predicted. Though the day was calm, you could feel it building up the further out of the protection of the Harbour, to deep water, you got.
Today had been my Birthday, Thanks Mr sunset for the lovely present.
The boat was like the Mary Celeste that night it was too rocky for most of the pensioners to walk around there was the noise of glasses breaking. Worryingly the ships crew came in to the cabin to bolt down the portholes. An announcement came over the tannoy that the ship was to be diverted to Dublin, which wasn't half bad I had been there before so I had a mental map.
So I will be able to see for myself what all the fuss is about I may be disappointed and wonder what all the fuss is about. Well let's have a look.
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- From Shut Up Cartoons' Zombies vs. Ninjas series, in "P.R.-OBLEM", Andre taking the time during a fight to wave at the camera and say "I love you, Grandma."
- In the main channel, Ian and Anthony practically hate each other and some videos have them actively trying to kill each other but in "I SUCK AT DRAW SOMETHING!" it's a very rare Friendship Moment to see Ian bringing Anthony back to life even if he came back a little... funny looking.
- Ian rescuing Anthony in "A Very Hairy Situation w/ Billy Mays".Ian: I don't think you understand. You don't f**k with my best friend!
- Anthony snapping Ian out of his addiction in "Addicted to Honey Boo Boo Child":Anthony: I just want my best friend back!Ian: I'm sorry. [Both start crying]
- Ian and Anthony's friendship song in the Homeless Millionaire video.
- In "Bigfoot is Gay", after Bigfoot kills Dane Shawson and saves Ian and Anthony, the two immediately throw the net over him. At first they're excited that they're gonna be rich and famous, but then they look over, see Bigfoot crying, and look at the picture of Bigfoot and his children and immediately decide to set him free. Sure, they threw him off a cliff immediately afterward thinking he could fly, but it was still a nice scene.
- "Merry Christmas, little guy."
- In "My Bobblehead Is Evil", Anthony refuses to kill Ian when his bobblehead tells him to, and stops him when he tries to kill them himself by killing himself so the bobblehead dies with him. The moment is lessened somewhat at the end when it's revealed that Ian had been Obfuscating Stupidity and working with his own bobblehead to kill both of them.
- Granted, pretty much the entirety of "Life Better-ers" is about Ian and Anthony trying and failing to help other people due to missing the point, but the idea of them going out of their way to help others is still heartwarming. Especially when, even if they fail at fixing the obvious problem (such as seeing a kid with a broken and bleeding leg), they still help with something (such as fixing said kid's bike wheel).
- In "MY BOBBLEHEAD IS EVIL!", Anthony adamantly refuses to kill Ian.
- "No one! Is going! To kill my friend!!!"
- And then it's entirely ruined by the ending. The scene was still heartwarming though.
- "No one! Is going! To kill my friend!!!"
- The ending of "We're Stuck Together". Although they fought and bickered like an old married couple, they both admitted that in the end, they were happy they got to spend more time together.
- Only to be ruined when it turns out Ian stuck them together with super glue to prank Anthony and forgot about it. Then they proceed to fight again.
- In Anthony's Draw My Thing, Anthony reveals how he and Ian became best friends, saying he was glad that they had met. He also explains how he got over being one of the shiest kids in his school, and how the years he's spent on Youtube have been the best of his life.
- In a very twisted way, the end of "Smosh vs Zombies" is this. Ian and Anthony realize they could be best friends for ever if they become zombies, so they infect themselves willingly. The video ends to them killing survivors together to another friendship song.
- At the end of "Mime Fail", the mime kills himself by not wearing a parachute while skydiving. Dumbass. Then, at his funeral, his widowed wife and a grave digger look at each other lovingly and begin talking to each other. Then, it's revealed that they got married and are telling somebody how they met each other a la "How I Met Your Mother."
- During the time Anthony left, they uploaded a picture to Twitter with Anthony and most of the Smosh family. Here's the pic◊.
- After Anthony left, Ian decided to make a commemorative video introducing the entire Smosh family to give them the recognition they deserve. You'd be amazed at how many were involved with Smosh apart from Ian and Anthony, and before the Smosh Squad was introduced. It was a way to let fans know that Smosh wouldn't be where it is at today without these people, and also a great way to transition into the new era from Anthony's departure.
- Smosh Squad's Courtney Miller, who has a huge crush on Chris Pratt, ended up winning a middle-school slow dance with him on the "You Posted That" Smosh Game Show through rigged shenanigans.
Heartwarming / Smosh
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032: Dr. Jarrod Spencer Sports Psychologist Mind of the Athlete Founder
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Dr. Jarrod Spencer Sports Psychologist Mind of the Athlete Founder
You don't have to suffer in silence. Your emotional health can have a massive impact on your performance. Today's Co-Host can help lay the path to a clearer mind. On this episode we complete the set with Sports Psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer founder of Mind of the Athlete. A spiritual calling lead to the creation of a sports psychology company with the mission to help improve the emotional health of athletes. Now with a book Mind of the Athlete: Clearer Mind Better Performance.
On This Episode You Will Hear:
- [02:35] What made Psychologist Dr. Jarrod create Mind of the Athlete?
- [03:35] What does it really mean to be tough?
- [05:56] The biggest commonality they are finding among college athletes is they are incredible tired, emotionally overwhelmed, over scheduled, over extended and on average the college athlete is sleeping six hours per night. There not getting the recommended 9.2 hours of sleep that they need for great optimal performance. If you do not have good sleep and are not well rested you will see a spike in anxiety, depression and frustration.
- [08:25] In 2016 Psychologist Jarrod was brought in to an insurance company called Kelly, three days each month to roll out there Mind of the Leader training. Mind of the Leader is a brand off of Mind of the Athlete containing much of the same content but packaged for business clientele.
- [10:17] The Mind of brands are based off of the book by Jack Canfield Chicken Soup for the Soul.
- [12:17] Mind of the Athlete took off as a company four years ago.
- [12:57] S. Truett Cathy founder of Chick-fil-a, was a big influence on Psychologist Jarrod. His first mentor was the boxer Larry Holmes. They started a TV show together called 'What the heck were they thinking'
- [16:07] Larry taught Psychologist Jarrod, no matter where you go, really engage and be kind to people. It doesn't matter who you are or how famous you get its really about staying humble and staying connected. A quote from Sports Illustrated:
"Larry you've made millions and millions of Dollars in your life time, why don't you live in New York city with all the other famous people?" He said "Well, if I lived in New York City I would have to keep up with the Joneses but if I stay here in Lehigh Valley people have to keep up with the Holmeses"
- [17:53] Power of community and the power of the people you are surrounding yourself with
- [20:07] Mind of the Athlete book foreword by Matt Millen 4x Super Bowl Champion.
[21:05] Getting people to think differently, getting them to understand how the mind works best.
[23:48] What Millennials are looking for the most is a mentor but the spot when people are true and when they are not.
- [25:29] They find that the athletes are easier to get through. It's the coaches that are harder to receive and understand the messaging. A third of the coaches love what they do, the middle third are open to it and the final third believe what they are doing is making the athletes "Soft".
- [26:33] When the student is ready the teacher will appear
[27:12] Pioneering mental health in sports and in society
[30:16] Mind of the Athletes YouTube channel has over 500 videos. Providing the right medium for the right audience
[31:40] Receiving a heart felt phone call
[34:15] Mind of the Athlete: Clearer Mind Better Performance
[35:45] When selling your book, put together bundles or packages
[37:53] Bringing in a spiritual level when appropriate
[40:55] Final Words
Links and Resources
- Dr. Jarrod Spencer on Twitter
- Dr. Jarrod Spencer on Instagram
- MindOfTheAthlete.com
- The Book: Mind of the Athlete: Clearer Mind Better Performance
- Mind of the Athlete on YouTube
- Mind of the Athlete on Facebook
- Mind of the Athlete on Twitter
- Mind of the Athlete on Instagram
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- SYR Crossfit
People Mentioned
- S. Truett Cathy
- Brian Strauser
- Dr. Megan Cannon
- Jack Canfield
- Larry Holmes
- Mohammad Ali
- Jim Rohn
- Matt Millen
Final Words
There's help and there is hope out there. Even though we live in a society that's very busy. We don't often have time to have deep, real conversions with each other about what is going on in our pre-conscious minds. The truth is, there are people out there like us, that love to come alongside people and engage them in how a person is doing. We've got the skills, resources, the platform, the people, the brand and the bandwidth to serve individuals, teams and companies so that they can feel better. Because when you feel better, you think and perform better!
There's help, there's hope and there is a path ahead that they can take you on.
Action Steps
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Making the most of time with family and friends while living with the Huntington's Gene.
Monday, 20 April 2015
Still Here...
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Shingles is not nice I had it on my head about 3 years ago an occasional it still flares up, very very painful. I hope your parents get well soon :-)ReplyDelete
Oh I hope the resources thing works out- that would be great! So nice of you to share as well!ReplyDelete
Ahckckc, shingles, eeks!Hope Mark avoids well.
Boo hiss to the mountain!x
Have you been immunized against Shingles? Here, (Canada) after age 50 it is recommended that you get the injection whether you've had the chicken pox or not. My mum had the worst case of shingles her doctor had ever seen I would never want to go through that.My husband and I got the injection as soon as we could. It doesn't prevent it but if we got it, it would be a very mild case. Better to be a little proactive. I hope your mum doesn't suffer too long.ReplyDelete
Poor mom-I'm sure you're giving great care but that is a challenge. Good luck with Pearson. They are big in US education as well.ReplyDelete
Oh your poor parents :( Shingles is just awful, my Sister had them? / it? last year and the condition is so painful. The annoying thing was she had asked her GP for the vaccine but you have to be 70 and she is 75! What is that all about? I hope your Dad gets better soon too. Good luck with the Btec thingy xReplyDelete
It sounds like it is all go till the end of August. Do hope your Mum and Dad are soon better. As our parents age it can be very hard on us, as we try and help them. (I know well). Mark sounds a bit like my hubby with car "stuff". Take care of yourself and hubby as well.ReplyDelete
Busy Busy Busy still August will soon be here now and then you will have time to relax for a while.ReplyDelete
Wow! It sounds like it's all go there. I'm sorry to hear about your mum and dad, it's really hard when they're both ill at the same time. I've never had chicken pox either so I was rather worried when Daniel and Eleanor got it when they were young but I still haven't had it. I'm surprised that they're not sending your dad for a chest x ray, especially as the chest infection is severe, I do hope the medication works. What is it with men and their sheds? At least Mark will have somewhere to store all his car bits and pieces.ReplyDelete
Hang on in there, Jan, only three months to go, don't go falling apart just yet. You are coping really well with an awful lot. Stay awake long enough to dance your socks off at the ball. Hope your parents are on the mend soon. xReplyDelete
Oh no! My mum had shingles a couple of years ago. Good news that school has settled down though and the Publishing opportunity could be good.ReplyDelete
You're a harpist! I've been trying to learn the harp for about 5 years now but haven't done so well. I must scout through your old posts for any harp-related news. Love Judy.ReplyDelete
Oh No! I have not had my Shingles vaccine shot as yet, because, it costs $200.00 here! I think it should be covered by our Sr. insurance (Medicare) like the flu and pneumonia shots are. Shingles is so very painful. Your poor Mother. and Dad sick also. I suppose they are trying to take care of each other.ReplyDelete


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1 year life?
I was of the understanding that, NASA tend to be very conservative with these sort of estimates, and 1 year life is actually code for "probably more like 5 or 6 years".
The 2 voyagers are still drawing power from their RTG's after decades (admittedly with a significantly reduced load) I'll be very surprised if this thing runs out of juice after a single poxy Martian year


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Special Seafood Skillet
Since fresh seafood is so readily available here on the Atlantic Coast, seafood recipes are quite popular. This is an amazing combination that should satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. —Donald Boyer, Newport News, Virginia
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes2 servings
- 1/4 cup each chopped carrot, celery, onion and sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup whole kernel corn
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1/2 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed
- 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Hot cooked pasta or rice
- In a skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot, celery, onion, red pepper, corn and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove to a bowl and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet; stir-fry scallops, shrimp, seafood seasoning and soy sauce for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer seafood to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, mozzarella cheese and nutmeg until smooth. Return seafood and vegetables to skillet; stir in cream cheese mixture and heat through. Serve with pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 576 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
Originally published as Special Seafood Skillet in Country Extra March 1999


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Sometimes I like to follow Instagram challenges to dig up some inspiration for outfits. Today's prompt for the Wear What Where September outfit challenge was "Playful Plaid." I thought, Great! I have so much plaid!
As it turns out, no, I do not have so much plaid. What I do have is this adorable shirt, which totally counts.
Top, Old Navy (similar from XXI).
Skirt, J.Crew Factory (similar from Boohoo).
Booties, Nordstrom (exact).
Bag, Balenciaga (I refuse to link "similar" items that are basically knock-offs, so hopefully you'll accept this similar style from MyHabit // or shop gently used City bags here).
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When Bradford County, Tennessee sheriff Craig Connor stumbles upon a pair of dismembered corpses branded with SLF tattoos, he begins to unravel an outlandish conspiracy orchestrated by Marshall and his revolutionary brethren. Joined in the field by rogue FBI agent Michelle Dobson, Sheriff Connor follows a trail of increasingly alarming clues that point toward the SLF committing a brazen act of terrorism upon American soil in the near future. In order to save the lives of thousands of civilians and potentially prevent the country he loves from being torn apart, Connor must find the elusive mastermind Thomas Marshall and put a stop to his outrageous scheme at any cost. In turn, Marshall must stay one step ahead of the surprisingly shrewd lawman and his beautiful, yet mysterious accomplice in order to fulfill his destiny.
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Sat, 27 April 2013
In this show, I pay a little tribute to my home town of Boston, rememberung just how great a place it is in the wake of The Boston Marathon bombing. there is music from a film called The Boondock Saints and moments from The Boston Garden Tribute. And then, there is the one in a million comedy of Jackie Kashian. Jackie is fresh off a smash performance on Conan, we talk about the influence of her dad in her life, and her unique perspective on movies and why she's never seen Godfather II. Great show.
Check out everything about Jackie, from her podcast; The Dork Forest, her book and special for Comedy Central, and the Conan appearance.
She is a joy!
Direct download: The_Self_Help_Comedy_Hour_with_Ed_Crasnick_15_Jackie_Kashian.mp3
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For 30 years Serenella has been the cutting edge destination for fashion, looked to by A List insiders for its on-point mix of leading designer collections from around the globe. Masterminded by owner, Leslee Shupe, whose finger is on the pulse of worldwide trends, making Serenella a key influencer in style. Shupe has been dubbed a force in fashion by setting the next style trends with ingenious sourcing and refined editing of fashion talent.
"With Palm Beach being a luxury destination unlike any other, said Shupe, "I knew The Royal Poinciana Plaza would be the quintessential location for the new Serenella addition. The woman who appreciates what Serenella offers is also the woman who lives the experience that The Royal Poinciana offers."
Serenella provides the ultimate in style with inspired collections from acclaimed fashion houses like Bottega Veneta, Missoni, Giambattista Valli, and Versace; to new, sought after designers including Atlein, Raquel Diniz, Magda Butrym and Erdem. Devotees will discover selections from the most noteworthy collections, ideal for the international fashion set and the Palm Beach lifestyle.
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I'm in love with MacBook Air but somebody told me that I hardly used a laptop so it's a waste of money.... T_T :p
Simply gorgeous!XOXO :P
Love or lust?
Love or lust?
beli je...guna duit sendiri...heheReplyDelete
wowwwwwwwww cantikReplyDelete
kan?...Stil considering whether I should buy or not.ReplyDelete
its a shiny new gadget, everyone wants it. after the novelty wears off, then u'll see its true color.
but if u really need a laptop, go ahead.
Hadi : I'm not sure if I need a new laptop. That's the problem.ReplyDelete


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Our annual Spring Special kicks into gear in a month, really gets rolling in later March, and goes through the end of April. $400 for a day of guided fishing is already a sweet deal, and when you time it right and get a sample of our great spring fishing - Baetis! Skwallas! March Browns! Midges!- it can be some of the best fishing of the whole season.
Early season fishing in Montana is not for the fair weather angler - layer up, expect cool mornings and be ready for any sort of weather. The upside is you will see a lot less folks than you will in summer months, the trout will be well rested and hungry after their long winter nap, and the weather can surprise you and be pretty darn nice. April and May have become preferred months to fish for many of our anglers the last few years, and you might want to find out why for yourself.


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Springtime brings forth a fresh new crop of vegetables to brighten up plates and palates. I'm especially excited about adding tender asparagus, baby potatoes, first-crop artichokes, eensy carrots, baby beets, spring radishes, and crisp snap peas to favorite sheet pan dinners for one-pan meals that are easy to make and clean up.
Here are five of the season's best sheet pan dinners just in time for spring, complete with helpful prep and cooking tips.
1. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
Salmon is so simple to prepare, and this recipe is no exception. To add both color and flavor, toss tender spring asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a bit of oil, salt, and pepper and bake right alongside the salmon. During the last ten minutes of baking, toss a few sugar snap peas onto the pan, as well.
Cook's tip: Don't forget to snap off the tough, fiberous ends of the asparagus before baking. (You can save them to make stock or soup.) After this dish comes out of the oven, finish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs.
More: Learn how to buy and prep asparagus, plus 6 ways to cook it.
2. Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
This oven-roasted sheet pan dinner combines the main and side dish all in one pan. Chicken breasts are stuffed with cheese, olives, and breadcrumbs and roasted alongside new red potatoes and carrots. You might think of them as winter root vegetables, but they're at their sweetest in early spring.
Cook's tip: When you're roasting stuffed chicken, use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the meat is cooked to a perfect 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
3. Dijon Pork with Apples and Cabbage
Cabbage planted in the fall and winter is ready to harvest in early spring, and it's naturally sweet from having a few winter frosts. Apples pair perfectly with pork and cabbage, and the whole lot is roasted to perfection on one pan for a meal that's sweet enough for the kids but sophisticated enough for the adults.
Cook's tip: Red cabbage, though it has a lot more vitamin C, tends to have an earthier flavor, while green cabbage is sweeter after being cooked. Choose your favorite flavor, or whatever you happen to have on hand or in the garden.
More: Get 10 recipes for quick main dish recipes with cabbage.
4. Dragan's Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Beer
Nothing says spring like lamb and new potatoes. Whether you're cooking this sheet pan dinner for a special holiday gathering or a nice weeknight meal, you'll be wowed by the amazing flavor the veggies get from roasting in the pan juices and beer. Don't forget to save a pint (or two) of beer for serving.
Cook's tip: Cut the potatoes and carrots the same size, so they cook at the same rate.
More: Get tips for roasting tender, juicy lamb.
5. Parma Wrapped Chicken with Mediterranean Vegetables
Chicken breast is wrapped in prosciutto di Parma ham for an easy, elegant dinner. Bring a bit more spring to this dish by replacing the zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes with artichoke hearts and baby golden beets. Cut the veggies the same size as the potatoes, so everything cooks at the same rate, then follow the recipe as written.
Cook's tip: For nice crisp-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside vegetables, roast on a rimmed baking sheet instead of a baking dish. You can use baby red beets in this dish too, but the colors may bleed a bit while roasting, for a distinctly pink meal. Just so you know.
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Scottsdale 3pc Seating Set, Red
The Scottsdale 3 Piece Seating Set brings classic comfort back into your outdoor living space. The classic silhouette of these rocking chairs is a modern twist on the classic rocking chair found on any wrap around porch. Fully equipped with a seat and back cushion, these chairs move beyond the customary comfort of a traditional rocker.
The red color of the plush woven cushions is perfectly complimented by the statement lumbar pillars that feature subtle earth tones in their design. These muted hues perfectly compliment the deep wood look of the steel frames. The frames feature a multi-step finish to create a beautiful faux wood look and feel. The square side table has a slat top, creating a flawless finish to this country chic set.
Protected by a durable powder coating, the steel frames are weather and rust resistant, ensuring the beautiful look of wood won't fade away. The Scottsdale 3 Piece Set contains 2 cushioned chairs and 1 chat table. With its chic style, the Providence Collection is the perfect way to bring style back to your outdoor living space.
Scottsdale 3pc Seating Set Specs
Chair: 27.75"w x 31.25"d x 34"h
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For our loose cover models, extra covers are readily available if you fancy a change of colour or a fresh set of covers.


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It was a Northsider's dream as retired Cubs star Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah hosted the Wood Family Foundation Winter Warm-Up at Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier. Raising funds for children's programs throughout Chicago, the event featured music from Gina Venier, Dave Mason and DJ Greg Corner, a performance from Chi-Town's Finest Breakers and plenty of eats and drinks. A who's who of current and former Cubs stars were in attendance, including Matt Garza, Dawin Barney, Starlin Castro, Ernie Banks and Jody Davis. The evening reached a crescendo when the players signed and auctioned off their bartending shirts. Photography by Kenny Kim


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If you're not familiar with Street Wear, it's a budget/mass brand in India launched by Revlon. It's been there for years. I've always thought their products are fun-looking.
When I spotted this girly comics range yesterday, I got so excited! The same excitement I get when I'm buying a LE MAC collection (with special packaging). Only difference is, I only spent Rs.650 on everything!
I couldn't wait to post pictures of them. I decided to throw in swatches too.
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It's an inescapable truth of life, that no matter how mature and independent you assume to be, what mom thinks is always important. And with the KIA Picanto, that's an issue, because my mom drives one. Bit of a dilemma… how does one approach the analysis of new car, for fear of offending mom? Fortunately, I'm given to professionalism at times and secondly, there's never been much wrong with KIA's Picanto – other than it not having a VW badge. The third-generation Korean supermini is an evolution of established excellence, a car so popular that it outsells all its rivals in South Africa.
If you're after a proper compact city car that isn't reminiscent of fast-food restaurant furniture quality inside, there's only ever been three choices locally: i10, Up and Picanto. KIA's supermini has always been the most attractive of all three and the Koreans have always bested VW's Up by having a feature which is non-negotiable for my mom: an automatic transmission. Engines are familiar 1- and 1.25-litre MPIs, with the latter good for 61kW, 122Nm and the only sensible option is you're not doing all your motoring in oxygen rich environments of Cape Town, PE or Durban. Although exterior dimensions remain unchanged – which mean it's equally easy to park as you remember – new Picanto does have a longer wheelbase, which adds credence to KIA's claim of it having the most spacious cabin in class. The 15mm extra between front and rear axles also mean Picanto is that bit more stable at speed and thanks to an all-new platform, featuring 44% more high strength steel content than the old one, there's reassuring rigidity when you get up to, well, speed.
It's a vastly more mature car to drive, more aligned to what we expect from a Polo-class hatch than a supermini. The cabin's styling and ergonomics are fantastic and Picanto 7-inch floating centre-stack touchscreen will appeal greatly to the millennial audience KIA's keen to conquer. Millennial are people obsessed "with product appearance and anything remotely connected to their Smartphone, and with its new wraparound headlights and brilliant infotainment and app synching, Picanto's been expertly formulated to fulfil that function. Millennial are not bothered by drum brakes at the rear, or the fact that 15-inches is the largest wheel option. They won't even notice the 13% quicker steering ratio, reducing total lock-to-lock steering effect by half a turn.
I'm not a millennial but was deeply impressed with new Picanto, on first acquaintance, although I kept wondering whether my mom would like it. She'd overwhelmingly approve of the 55 additional litres of boot space KIA's engineers have managed to find and certainly dismiss my misgivings about Picanto still being short of a gear. Much as I'd argue for a five-speed auto or six-speed manual, citing performance asphyxiation by altitude for Gauteng drivers, but mom doesn't care much for that. She lives in Cape Town and loves her Picanto -which I advised her to buy, of course.