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Are you looking for meaningful sea turtle conservation volunteer work? International Volunteer HQ offers sea turtle volunteer programs that support international conservation efforts in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Bali. With rising ocean pollution, habitat destruction, commercial fishing practices and illegal trade, endangered sea turtle species are becoming increasingly threatened.
If you are passionate about supporting the protection of sea turtles, eager to learn, and willing to work hard, take a volunteer trip and join like-minded travelers on one of our sea turtle volunteer programs. You will participate in a range of conservation-focused activities, including day and night time beach patrols, building hatcheries to keep turtle eggs away from predators, counting and tagging sea turtles, locating nesting females, working on projects to prevent excessive erosion of nesting habitats and working alongside local people in sustainable egg management.
Sea turtle volunteer vacations give you the opportunity to volunteer with sea turtles, help provide vital support to local staff and experts, while exploring a new culture and being immersed in the local community. IVHQ's Turtle Conservation projects are perfect for volunteers with a passion for the marine environment, coastal living and warmer temperatures.
If this sounds like you, check out these three affordable sea turtle volunteer programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Bali.
Sea Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica:
Costa Rica sea turtle conservation volunteers work alongside a local biologist to assist with studies of these species, protection work and sustainable egg protection programs. Volunteers live in one of four beach locations: Ostional, Drake Bay, Junquillal (based on the Pacific Coast) and Parismina (based on the Caribbean coast). There are four sea turtles species in Costa Rica - Leatherbacks, Greens, Olive Ridley and Hawksbill and the Costa Rica sea turtles hatching season changes depending on the location and sea turtle species. Therefore, the type of work you will be supporting will vary with location and time of year.
- Leatherbacks: On the Caribbean coast, they nest from March to July. On the Pacific, they nest from September to March.
- Greens: Nest from June to October along the North Caribbean, especially Tortuguero.
- Olive Ridleys: Along the Pacific, they nest throughout the year, though on many beaches the nesting is concentrated from July to November.
- Hawksbills: Nest in Cahuita National Park in September and October, and can be found foraging in the Golfo Dulce.
Volunteer work on this project is 6 days a week for 4 to 7 hours per day, in scheduled shifts (for example 10pm to 2am or 12am to 4am). A roster of these shifts ensures hours are equally distributed and is discussed with you once you arrive. Activities involve patrolling (patrol duration depends on the amount of turtle activity that happens during that shift, but can take anywhere from 2 hours) and collecting data about population dynamics and hatching success. Beach patrols include tagging, measuring of turtles, checking for markings, counting the number of eggs being laid and taking weight measurements. Volunteers work under the supervision of local leaders and the project coordinator.
Costa Rica Turtle Conservation Volunteer Accommodation:
Accommodation on the Turtle Conservation project in Costa Rica is either in a volunteer house, or with a local family. You can expect to be accommodated on or near the beach. The accommodation is comfortable but basic, expect bunk beds/shared rooms/communal living and bathrooms. When you are volunteering on the project, you will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can expect typical Costa Rican dishes such as gallo pinto, plantain, arepas, curries, fruit juice and coffee.
How To Spend Your Free Time In Costa Rica:
The project sites on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts are remote which means that paid tourism options are limited and best done from San Jose, either before or after your program. However, this gives you the opportunity to experience a unique insight into Costa Rican life while you are giving back on the project. Think authentic immersion, true Costa Rican coastal culture, beautiful sandy beaches and big blue, Pacific surf. Volunteers typically spend their free time, hiking, snorkeling, relaxing on the beach, taking yoga classes, playing cards, reading, and surfing (depending on the location).
Costa Rica Turtle Conservation Project Specifics:
- You can choose to volunteer for 2-24 weeks
- Program fees from $610 for 2 weeks
- This project has an extra cost of US$65 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in the project. This amount will be included in the Program Fee quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.
- Three meals per day are provided
- Volunteers can expect to work 6 days a week for 4 to 7 hours per day
Beach and Turtle Volunteer Programs In Guatemala:
Guatemala is home to four out of the seven sea turtle species (Olive Ridley, Green turtles, Hawksbill and Leatherback). The Hawksbill and Leatherback are considered critically endangered due to poaching, the destruction of their natural habitat and commercial fishing. The Beach & Turtle Conservation project in Guatemala aims to help them flourish in their natural habitat which is important for the ecosystem and for long-term sustainability. Volunteers assist a government organization on the Pacific Coast with beach conservation and seasonal sea turtle protection programs.
- February to June: Volunteers assist in habitat conservation efforts and planting mangroves, educational programs in local schools (some Spanish is required) and Teaching English to the local community.
- May to July: Volunteers help with the sick and injured turtles and improving the facilities. This includes painting the 3 hatcheries and getting them ready to take care of the collected eggs.
- July to October: This is typically nesting season
- September to December: This is typically hatching season, therefore those volunteering from July through to December will be involved with patrolling the beaches at night, turtle egg collection, observing nesting and releasing turtle hatchlings.
However, there's plenty of activities to be done on the project year-round, including beach and mangrove clean-up campaigns, construction or repair of park facilities and hatcheries, organizing community projects and creating signs to put around the community to better educate the public and assisting the veterinarian on his monthly visit to check and monitor the adult turtles.
This project is perfect for volunteers that are not afraid to get stuck in and get their hands dirty. Keep in mind that while speaking Spanish is not a requirement, typically staff at the local placement speak limited English. The hostel manager is fluent in English and the field manager will visit and provide a cell phone to use to stay in touch.
Where You Will Be Located In Guatemala:
The Guatemala Turtle Conservation project is based on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, in a small beach-side community. When volunteering on this project, you should aim to arrive into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City on the Sunday prior to their program start date. You will spend your first night in the popular town of Antigua, which where the local team's office is based and where your orientation is hosted. You will then make your way to the project location on Monday afternoon and a shuttle is provided to transport you to the project site, which takes approximately two hours. Volunteers will return back to Antigua on the final Friday of their volunteer experience.
At the project, you will be accommodated in a dormitory-style room at a local hostel. The rooms are open-air and mosquito nets are provided. The hostel has WiFi access and there is a pool to relax in during your free time. Breakfast and dinner are provided as part of your program fee; however, you are free to arrange your own lunch. Breakfast is ordered off the menu and dinner is provided family-style, where you dine with the other guests outside in the courtyard area.
How To Spend Your Free Time In Guatemala:
Make sure you bring a book or some Spanish language study material to pass the time as you relax in a hammock by the pool, or in the ocean-view swing. Or gather the volunteer fam and get a competition going on the official-size beach volleyball court at the volunteer accommodation. Otherwise, enjoy the uncrowded waves and learn to surf. You can take private lessons, or if you already have the skills board hire is available. Regardless of how you choose to spend your free time you'll be able to make the most of the incredible coastline and explore the region.
Guatemala Turtle Conservation Project Specifics:
- You can choose to volunteer for 2-24 weeks
- Program fees from $535 for 2 weeks
- This project also has an extra cost of US$65 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in the project. This amount will be included in the Program Fee quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.
- Breakfast and dinner are provided as part of your program fee
- Volunteers can expect to work 6 days a week, for around 5 hours per day
Turtle Conservation In Bali:
Volunteers on the Turtle Conservation project in Bali work alongside the local team and government authorities at a turtle sanctuary, collecting vital baseline data on the turtle population in Nusa Penida. Depending on the time of year and whether or not it is hatching season, you may be identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, feeding and cleaning of turtles and the equipment at the center, monitoring nests or watching baby sea turtle hatchlings find safe passage to the sea.
Volunteers engage in hands-on work with the turtles for 1 to 2 hours each day, which includes feeding and cleaning turtles, caring for turtles who are victims of commercial fishing and cleaning the turtle tanks. Additionally, volunteers are involved in beach clean-ups and the collection of live food for turtles. The second half of the day focuses on proactive conservation efforts. These activities can include teaching turtle related classes at local primary schools, building waste management solutions in local areas to ensure waste does not end up in the ocean, developing campaigns focused on turtle and environmental conservation, releasing turtles back into the wild, construction and maintenance of the turtle conservation center and collecting data on turtles held at the center.
Where You Will Be Located In Bali:
For the first week of your program, you will participate in a 5-day orientation in Ubud. This gives you an authentic insight into the culture of Bali and allows you to get to know the local team and the other volunteers you will be working with. During this time, you are accommodated at the volunteer houses, which acts as a hub for volunteers and is an awesome way to cement your friendships with fellow volunteers.
On the Sunday after orientation week, volunteers are transported to Nusa Penida via speedboat which takes approximately 45 minutes. Nusa Penida is an incredible island, which you can explore in your free time! Think breathtaking blue waters and vast cliffs. Living conditions on Nusa Penida are basic yet comfortable and volunteers can expect to share a room with one to seven other volunteers of the same gender.
How To Spend Your Free Time In Bali:
There's plenty to fill in your free time on Nusa Penida. You can tick snorkeling with Manta Rays off your bucket list, or visit Crystal Bay, the best-known strip of sand on the island. Otherwise grab a photo at Kelingking beach lookout point, a spot that is quickly become a must-have Instagram photo. You can also check-out the arch at Pasih Uug Beach or head across the channel and explore Nusa Lembongan, a small island next to Nusa Penida.
Bali Turtle Conservation Project Specifics:
- You can choose to volunteer for 2-12 weeks
- Program fees from US $600 for 2 weeks
- For your first week of the program, you will participate in a 5-day orientation in Ubud
- Island location
Whether you decide to volunteer in Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Bali, you can set off knowing that by taking a sea turtle volunteer vacation, you are supporting international conservation efforts and traveling with meaning. For more information, see our full range of volunteer abroad programs.


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Earth Defense Force 2017 is the latest entry in the Earth Defense Force series, which began on the SNES with the original Earth Defense Force (as far as we can tell). EDF 2017, with its arcadey third-person shooter action, was fairly well-received, if not especially impactful, on its release in 2007, when it was an Xbox 360 exclusive. It's mostly about killing giant alien bugs with a huge array of weaponry. Not bad, right?
Now D3Publisher has announced that the game is getting ported to PS Vita, and while we can't say there was really any demand for this, that definitely doesn't mean that it'll go unappreciated.
The press release sent out today says the PS Vita version of Earth Defense Force 2013 is coming "Winter 2013" and will feature new missions, 4-player online multiplayer, and something called "Pale Wing"—any series fans out there want to let us in on that one?

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Japanese Impressions
Color Woodblock Prints from the Rodbell Family Collection
December 10, 2016–April 2, 2017
December 10, 2016–April 2, 2017
Katsushika Hokusai
Utagawa Hiroshige
Utagawa Hiroshige's Legacy
Actor Prints and Images of Women
Itō Shinsui
Kawase Hasui
Yoshida Hiroshi
Kiyoshi Saitō
Hamada Shōji
Kamisaka Sekka
About the collector
Woodblock Printing Process
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Utagawa Hiroshige's Legacy
Utagawa Hiroshige II (Japanese, 1826-1869)
Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suō Province,
One Hundred Famous Views of the Various Provinces
, 1859
Color woodblock print
Gift of the Rodbell Family Collection, 2014.16.17
Utagawa Hiroshige was a member of the Utagawa School. Founded by Utagawa Toyohiro, its members included a diverse range of nineteenth-century artists who were both numerous and prolific, creating more than half of all known surviving
prints. Because the
artist typically assumed the name of his school, several artists with the first name Utagawa created prints during the nineteenth century.
Utagawa Hiroshige II was Hiroshige's pupil. He inherited the name Hiroshige following the death of his teacher, whose daughter, Otatsu, he married. Known for his depictions of landscapes and travel, Hiroshige II swiftly established himself as a worthy heir to Hiroshige's legacy. However, in 1865 Hiroshige II divorced Otatsu, and, when he moved from Edo to Yokohama, he assumed the name Kisai Risshō.
Utagawa Hirokage was another student of Hiroshige I. Though he was only active for a ten-year period, from about 1855–1865, his renowned series
Comical Views of Famous Places in Edo
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by cheri sabraw
After killing a rattlesnake outside my garage today, I am grateful for my fully-functioning nervous system, complete with flight of fight response, pounding heart rate, and acute survival instinct.
I'm not low energy—that's for sure. I'm sure that in my former life in a cold cave, I trapped wild game animals, killed them, grilled them, and then slept like a dead one.
I will admit today to over-exertion and some minor panic when I drove into my garage, stepped out of my car with flip-flops on my tiny feet, only to hear hissing and pissing coming from a corner by the generator.
Good God.
Not a juvenile. Not a five-foot snake. Probably a saucy teenager, who became quite bothered, as he wrapped his 2-foot body into a coil and told me to get the hell out of my garage.
I called my husband who was in a hearing.
I called my son who was at work.
I even called Glenn, my friend and the caretaker up the road, who informed me he was in San Diego.
It was up to me.
After sitting in my car for over twenty minutes, I watched the snake leave the garage and round the corner outside.
My husband called.
"Do not let that snake get away," he said, " Go get your shotgun and kill it."
"I've forgotten how to load my shotgun, your honor," I peeped.
I called my son at work.
"Mom, throw a brick at it and call me when the deed is done, " he suggested.
I heaved four boulders on the hissing snake. All they did was provide a cavern in which he could hide.
I dumped several cups of ammonia on said snake.
He lifted up his diamond-shaped head and I whacked it off with a shovel.
I'm spent and having a glass of buttery Chardonnay.
So much for blog posts about Palo Verde trees and quail.
My workouts are paying off. I am strong.
I have a picture of the dead snake but I will spare you all.


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Happy birthday America! – my adopted home, and land of liberty…we love celebrating the 4th of July every year with special friends, fireworks and festivities and great food – as always – and this year I wanted to share with you one of my favorite summer salad recipes, my Roasted Beet Salad with Crème Fraiche, Sunflower Seeds and Parsley
Enjoy the fun and spectacle of the 4th in style…
What you'll need…
1 ½ Lbs Beets (6 medium size beets)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup Crème Fraiche
2 Tbsp Lemon juice (and zest)
3 Tbsp parsley (chopped)
3 Tbsp sunflower Seeds (toasted)
Drizzle of good olive oil
Freshly ground pepper and sea salt.
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush beets with olive oil and wrap in tin foil and set on a baking sheet to roast for 40 minutes .
- While the beets are roasting combine the Crème Fraiche, Lemon juice and zest together.
- Allow the beets to cool, slice and toss in the Crème Fraiche dressing. Stir in the chopped red onion, 2 Tsp of the parsley and toasted sunflower seeds and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- To serve drizzle with olive oil and the remaining parsley.
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Healthy College Snacks (HCS) recently launched a program to join the fight against childhood hunger in America and chose Vermont Foodbank's youth programs as its Vermont donations recipient. The company will donate $1.00, or 3 meals, for every box shipped in Vermont. To kick off the partnership HCS donated 900 meals, or $300, to the Backpack Program.
"We are excited to partner with the Vermont Foodbank's youth programs because we believe kids should be worrying about working hard at school or which sport or activity they want to participate in, not where their next meal will come from," stated Bart Newhouse, a co-founder of Healthy College Snacks. "The Vermont Foodbank has several great kids programs, is transparent with their finances and work hard to raise awareness. I know the donations will help them continue to do a lot of good."
Funds from the Healthy College Snacks will benefit the Vermont Foodbank's BackPack Program. During the 2014-15 school year, the BackPack Program will provide packs of food during weekends and holidays to 1000 Vermont children at 24 schools throughout the state. "We are proud of what the BackPack Program is accomplishing around Vermont," said John Sayles, Vermont Foodbank CEO. "We are readying kids for learning come Monday morning by providing nutritious foods during those critical times when school meals are not available."
Healthy College Snacks sends boxes of healthy snack care packages to college and boarding school students. The company is dedicated to giving students a healthier alternative compared with much of what they have available on and around campus. For more info, visit Healthy College Snacks online.


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Camping, luxury lodges or special overnight stays, everything is possible!
A nice holiday in the Netherlands, enjoying the luxury of a rental accommodation? It's possible at the holiday parks of Ardoer. Or would you rather go on holiday with your own tent, caravan or camper? At Ardoer there are different camping possibilities to celebrate your holiday in the ideal atmosphere. Camping or renting, there is something for everyone!
The most beautiful campsites in all of the Netherlands
Can't get enough of the beauty of the Netherlands? The regions Noord-Brabant, Drenthe, Gelderland, Noord-Holland, Overijssel, Limburg en Zeeland have a lot to offer!
- 32 quality campsites in the Netherlands
- All campsites have received a guest rating of 8.0 or higher
- Varied choice of campsites and rental accommodation
- Extension of facilities and services
- Personal and hospitable atmosphere
Why book at Ardoer?
Ardoer is a cooperation of 31 connected campsites. We are here for campsites and because of campsites, and that is why we always work with the same rates on this site as on the campsites. We also never charge commission to campsites in any way, so that it doesn't make a difference for the companies whether you book through us or directly through the campsite.
We offer:
- The biggest choice of campsites in the Netherlands
- Exclusive high quality top campsites (all rated 8.0 or higher)
- Personality and hospitability at the campsites
We know all our colleagues and know they all represent our quality standards. So if you want something different from the campsite you've been going to for years, take a look at our extensive choice.


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rumored, all six Star Wars movies will be released together on Blu-ray in 2011 for the 35th anniversary of the release of A New Hope. George Lucas personally announced the set on stage at the Celebration V event, and showed off a deleted scene from Return of the Jedi that will be included (embedded after the break.) While the "highest picture and audio quality" and extensive special features are promised, what won't make it to Blu-ray are the original versions of the movies; Lucas told the New York Times that only the special editions will be included, since restoring the original versions in high enough quality would cost too much. No word on price, release date or any plans to release the films individually, but if you can stand living in a world where Greedo shot first then this will certainly be on next year's shopping list.
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Hello dear foodies! Today it's time to dedicate our recipe to a classic Italian excellence. The Gricia! Also known as the white Amatriciana, for the absence of the tomato inside. In fact, the Gricia seems to be born before the pasta Amatriciana when the shepherds (nearby Rome) brought with them Guanciale (local type of bacon), Pecorino cheese, pasta and pepper to make a quick and satisfying dish of pasta. Beautiful, delicious, flavorful and peppery. Very tasty!!! One of the ingredients that make this recipe is the Guanciale, a local pig cheek bacon . The other … the sheep cheese: the Pecorino! The recipe has been sent by a Roman restaurant in the popular neighborhood of San Giovanni. Thanks Leon! We hope you'll enjoy it! 😉 Read more
Hello Foodies! How are you? Here, in Rome, we are having a very hot summer so it is necessary to eat fresh and tasty food. Today it's the turn to our "National Caprese". Good, tasty and very Italian!. How come? Because it has mozzarella and the colors of the Italian flag: green, red and white. Have you realized about that? Enjoy it! 😉 Read more
Dear Foodies! Today has arrived the time for a great Italian classic: the minestrone. The recipe has been sent by our dear Mafi. Good and ideal for every moment and seasons, especially in winter and seasonal changes. Full of vitamins, light and very tasty. Ready? Here's to you Mafi's Minestrone 😉 Read more
Hello Foodies! How are you? Today another classic winter recipe here in Italy or I better say in Rome!: "le puntarelle". What are they? If you are not Roman, probably you do not know them. It is a type of vegetable that has a particularly bitter flavor, for this reason is also known as "chicory asparagus" or "Catalonia". It is cultivated in the surrounds of Rome. This chicory can be served as a side dish or first course. It is possible to eat it raw … but today we present the cooked version. Yummy! This recipe has been sent by a new collaborator: my dearest friend, Manu, a great foodie and cook! As she is Roman, often eats classic recipes of the Eternal City! Hopefully she'll send us more recipes like this! In the meantime … here comes this wonderful Roman recipe! We hope you'll enjoy it! A must when in Rome in winter time! 😉 Read more
Hi Foodies! So as I promised here we are with some more recipes. Today we begin with one of our classic guests: our dear Chef Sandy. A very special fish dish called "Bouillabaisse- Crèole". A classic soup/stew from the south of France, and more particularly, of the port town of Marseille. Originally it was made with whatever fishes the fishermen could not sell in the morning. It was brought to Mauritius, from where Sandy is, by nostalgic sailors. Enjoy this aromatic dish! Read more


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Mary J. Blige Is Taking A Look Back!
Salt-N-Pepa Didn't Always Want to Push It!
Oasis - Will They Ever Get Their Act Together?
*NSYNC - On The Comeback Trail?
Jennifer Aniston Is Giving Us Hope!
Liam and Noel - Can't You Just Get Along!
Will & Grace - Don't Go!
A Friends Reunion - Just Not On TV!
25 Years of All I Want For Christmas Is You!
Nick and Aaron Carter At Odds!
CeCe Peniston Turns 50!
Episode 188: Geri Halliwell's Driving Habits!
Episode 187: CeCe Peniston's "We Got A Love Thang"
Episode 186: Madonna's Back!
Episode 185: Britney Spears' Roller Coaster Ride.
Episode 184: Kelly Hangs with Janet and Tina!
Episode 183: Poison Getting Ready To Rock!
Episode 182: Jessica Simpson Is At It Again!
Episode 181: Aunt Becky, What Did You Do?!
Episode 180: RIP Luke Perry.
Bridge the Gap Podcast
'ON THE RAVE' with Addie and Gav
Tunestiles Podcast
Mentoring for the Modern Musician
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Freedom from political communication: the rhetoric behind anti-protest laws
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Ricketts, A 2015, 'Freedom from political communication: the rhetoric behind anti-protest laws', Alternative Law Journal, vol. 40, no. 4.
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Political protest in Australia remains vulnerable to ongoing and cumulative legislative restriction over time. The absence of clear positive civil and political rights in the Australian Constitution means there is a lack of agreed benchmarks and a prevailing ambiguity about the importance of political liberties. It is unrealistic to talk about a right to protest in Australia beyond a contested moral or political claim, and as a result there is a perennial risk of governments and other powerful institutions constructing new rhetorical arguments to justify the ongoing contraction of political liberty. In recent years several significant legislative initiatives by Australian state governments have had the effect of reducing the scope for effective non-violent forms of protest whilst also advancing a discourse that privileges a right of businesses to enjoy substantial immunity from the inconvenience that being a target of protest activity may involve. This article explores three recent examples of anti-protest laws in Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania respectively and reflects upon the potential impacts of these legislative initiatives and the nature of the discourse that is being advanced to support such new laws.


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Score: Oral Roberts 2 – Central Arkansas 3
Record: ORU (2-5-0) - UCA (3-5-0)
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team fought back, but fell short to the Central Arkansas Bears 3-2 Sunday afternoon at the Case Soccer Complex.
Central Arkansas got on the board early in the match. Jordan Slim gave the Bears a 1-0 advantage in the fifth minute when she scored from inside the box off of a Kristen Ricks pass from the left side to center. Ricks was credited with the assist.
ORU's Amanda Dial tied the game 1-1 in the 25th minute when she scored her third goal of the season. Dial received a pass from Caitlyn Hanslovan that went through defenders inside the box and scored on a one-on-one matchup with the goalie. Hanslovan was given the assist and it was her first assist of the season.
Central Arkansas went ahead 2-1 just before halftime in the 43rd minute. Avery Taylor scored on a Bears corner kick. The corner kick was taken by Jessica Pantuso. Pantuso was credited with the assist.
Amogelang Motau tied the game 2-2 for the Golden Eagles in the 77th minute. Motau received a pass from Brianna McGowan from the left side to the center of the goalie box where she connected with the back of the net for her second goal of the season. McGowan was credited with the assist.
Stacia Carroll scored the game winning goal for the Bears in the 80th minute off of an Alex Wetteland corner kick. Carroll scored the header goal that sealed the game and gave Central Arkansas' its third win of the season. Wetteland was credited with the assist.
Inside the Box Score
- UCA out-shot ORU 14-11 in the match. The Golden Eagles had four shots on goal.
- Ryliegh Bohnenstiehl started and played all 90 minutes for ORU. Bohnenstiehl recorded nine saves.
- Between the two teams there were 17 fouls. Central Arkansas had 12 shots on goal and two saves. One yellow card was assessed in today's game and it was given to Central Arkansas' Hadley Dickinson.
- Chloe Basnett, Amanda Dial, Lexi Jones and Amogelang Motau each had one shot on goal in today's game.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles will hit the road for a midweek contest at Missouri State on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri.
For the latest information on ORU women's soccer, follow @ORUWSoccer on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the Golden Eagles Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or in the App Store.


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My family enjoys homemade pies all year long. My first attempts at baking pies were frustrating and disappointing. The crust was either chewy, doughy or hard. I didn't like the taste or texture of store bought pie crust. So, with perseverance, I tried a variety of recipes before I found a few that resulted in consistently flaky, delicious pastry. Many pies later, I have discovered other delicious recipes. The following are a few of my favorites.
When it comes to baking pastries and pies, I find that preparing my dough for pastry and pie crust a day or week ahead results in flakier pastries and pies. If I will be using the dough in one or two days, I'll store in the refrigerator. Otherwise, I'll place it in the freezer.
Pate Brisee has a wonderful buttery flavor and a flaky texture. I mostly use it for tarts or pies that require a pre-baked shell. Due to the high butter content, it tends to over-brown when baking pies for more than 30 minutes at a high temperature, even when using a pie shield.
Pate Brisee
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut inpieces
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
Step 1 Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With the machine running, add the ice water in a slow, steady stream, through the feed tube, just until the dough holds together. Do not process for more than 30 seconds.
Step 2 Turn the dough out onto a work surface. Divide in two. Place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap. Flatten, and form two discs. Wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using. I usually prepare and freeze a week ahead. Then, I thaw in the refrigerator the day before I need it.
Source: MarthaStewart.com
Homemade Puff Pastry
13 ounces (390 g) all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt 3 ounces (90 g) unsalted butter, cold
7 fluid ounces (210 ml) water, cold
10 ounces (300 g) unsalted butter, softened
Combine the flour, salt and pieces of cold butter in a food processor bowl fitted with the metal blade. Process until a coarse meal is formed. With the processor running, slowly add the water. Turn the machine off as soon as the dough comes together to form a ball.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough a few times by hand, rounding it into a ball. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic and chill overnight.
To roll in the butter, first prepare the softened butter by placing it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin to roll the softened butter into a rectangle, approximately 5 inches by 8 inches (12.5 centimeters by 20 centimeters). It is important that the dough and butter be of almost equal consistency. If necessary, allow the dough to sit at room temperature to soften or chill the butter briefly to harden.
On a lightly floured board, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 inches by 15 inches (30 centimeters by 37.5 centimeters). Lift and rotate the dough as necessary to prevent sticking.
Use a dry pastry brush to brush away any flour from the dough's surface. Loose flour can cause gray streaks and can prevent the puff pastry from rising properly when baked.
Peel one piece of plastic wrap from the butter. Position the butter in the center of the rectangle and remove the remaining plastic. Fold the four edges of the dough over the butter enclosing it completely. Stretch the dough if necessary; it is important that none of the butter be exposed.
With the folded side facing up, press the dough several times with a rolling pin. Use a rocking motion to create ridges in the dough. Place the rolling pin in each ridge and slowly roll back and forth to widen the ridge. Repeat until all the ridges are doubled in size. Using the ridges as a starting point, roll the dough out into a smooth, even rectangle approximately 8 inches by 24 inches (20 centimeters by 50 centimeters). Be careful to keep the corners of the dough as right angles.
Use a dry pastry brush to remove any loose flour from the dough's surface. Fold the dough in thirds, like a business letter. If one end is damaged or in worse condition, fold it in first; otherwise, start at the bottom. This completes the first turn.
Rotate the block of dough 90 degrees so that the folded edge is on your left and the dough faces you like a book. Roll out the dough again, repeating the ridging technique. Once again, the dough should be in a smooth, even rectangle of approximately 8 inches by 24 inches (20 centimeters by 60 centimeters).
Fold the dough in thirds again, completing the second turn. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. Repeat the rolling and folding technique until the dough has had a total of five turns. Do not perform more than two turns without a resting and chilling period. Cover the dough completely and chill overnight before shaping and baking.
Yield: 2 pounds (1 kg)
Notes: If you don't need all of the pastry for your recipe, simply cut the block into thirds or quarters and work with one of these portions at a time, keeping the rest chilled until needed.
Puff pastry sheets may be frozen. Fold finished rectangles in thirds and wrap tightly before freezing. Defrost in the refrigerator before using.
Source: http://homecooking.about.com/od/breadrecipes/r/blbread85.htm
The following Homemade Pie Crust Mix is my "go to" recipe for most of my pies. It is easy to prepare and the mix will last up to 6 months without refrigeration. It never lasts that long in my home, though. The prepared crust always receives rave reviews from family and friends. It will make up to 5 single crust pie shells which saves time. Simply measure out the required amount of mix, add cold water and roll out the dough.
Homemade Pie Crust Mix
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/3 cups (1 lb. can) Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
Combine flour and salt in large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in covered container up to 6 months. No refrigeration is needed
Measure amount of mix for pie crust into a bowl. Sprinkle water over mix, a tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with a fork until mixture comes together to form a ball. Do not over mix.
Use to make crusts for your favorite pie recipes.
Amount to use:
Single Crust Pie: 1 1/2 cups mix and 3 tablespoons cold water.
Double Crust Pie: 2 1/4 cups mix and 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water.
Source: Crisco.com
Image Source: Allrecipes.com
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Review of Revue Thommen XXL Automatic Chronograph
Review of Revue Thommen Airspeed XXL Chronograph, Ref. #7001.6/16051.6183
At long last, heres my review of my brand spanking new Revue Thommen Airspeed XXL chronograph, reference number 7001.6/16051.6183. This review was delayed because I purchased the watch on a stainless steel bracelet which I removed and replaced with the strap seen here in the photos. I wanted to show the watch as I intend to wear it and finding the right strap for this piece took longer than expected.
I owned an original Revue Thommen-made Airspeed chronograph with the much-loved Lemania 5100 movement in it. That watch was circa late 90s in the waning days of Revue Thommen's watchmaking expertise. That watch sported an embossed airspeed medical helicopter on the caseback, hence the genesis of the watchs name. That watch also measured a smallish 38mm in size, to give a bit of perspective to the new XXL designation.
As many regulars here know, I am a big fan of the Revue Thommen brand (RT for short) even though RT watches are now manufactured under license by Grovana of Switzerland, so the entire heritage of RT is not exactly present, but Grovana has enough of their own Swiss heritage to qualify as a legitimate Swiss watchmaker in my opinion.
This is the third RT watch I have purchased since October of 2010, so I am on a roll. Each RT I have received has exhibited fine build quality, good accuracy out of the box, unique designs and a cache that you wont find with just any watch.
I wanted to add a Valjoux-based chronograph to the stable and looked at and considered many 7750-based watches. Because many 7750 chronos can get pretty pricey and I wanted to stay as close to $500 as possible, my choices were limited. When this RT Airspeed XXL entered my radar, it was pretty much a done decision, pending my winning the watch on auction. Slam! The hammer banged down and I won! This watch came straight from Germany, brand new, with shipping, coming in just under $500. Not bad!
Sporting a near perfect size at 40mm without the signed screwdown crown, Im not exactly sure why they call this one an XXL. It really should be an Airspeed medium, or at best, large. But Im not complaining, theres something nifty about a 40mm 7750-based chronograph.
The all stainless steel case is fully polished and is even nicely finished inside the lugs and on the case sides between the lugs. I dont know how many watches (bigger $$$ watches included) that I have seen when the bracelet is removed and poorly finished case sides and/or lugs show their face. Lugs are 20mm, case thickness is 14mm, standard for a 7750 movement.
The crown is suitably sized, screws down and is signed. The chrono pushers are standard fare, nothing unusual one way or the other. The screwdown caseback is a display type, showing the venerable Valjoux 7750 movement, sporting an RT signed rotor in this application. Factory water resistance is a modest 5 ATM.
I removed the factory bracelet for a couple of reasons. First, the RT Fleiger chronograph I recently purchased sported the exact same bracelet, albeit at 22mm instead of 20mm. I didnt want that much repetition in my RTs and if there is a weak point in both of these watches, it is the bracelet. Although the links are solid stainless steel and beautifully polished, the deployant is, you guessed it, stamped steel and not machined, which is a pet peeve of mine. The end links are also not solid. So given these factors, I wanted to put the Airspeed XXL on a strap.
The strap I selected is a Hirsch Vintage Calfskin, available in either black or the medium/dark brown you see here, both with contrast stitching. I chose the dark brown and with the somewhat distressed style of calfskin this strap sports, it complements the watch perfectly. The strap ran $35. The strap measures 20mm at the lugs and tapers to 18mm at the buckle. Twin keepers (one fixed, one moveable) and moderate padding make this strap a good choice. The strap varies in thickness from about 3.5mm to 4.5mm, but is flexible enough so as to sit comfortably on the wrist.
The Valjoux 7750 hacks, manual winds and has acquitted itself perfectly under my tutelage. Power reserve is north of 45-hours and accuracy has been about +9 seconds a day out of the box. No complaints here. All chronograph functions are smooth, accurate and chrono reset to zero is crisp, fast and perfect. Everything weve come to expect from the tried and true 7750 engine. And in case you were wondering, the distinctive 7750 wobble makes its presence known from time to time. Kind of like that shy but sexy neighbor that smiles at you occasionally from across the street. You know shes there, but she doesnt distract you too often.
The dial on this watch is utter simplicity and a paragon of clean, uncluttered design. A shade of pure stark white with screened black vintage-style Arabics that are not hacked off anywhere, the dial is all business. There is also a screened black tachy scale that forms the chapter ring on the dial. The vintage cathedral-style hands with their long tips are extremely legible, as are the black subdial hands and main chrono second hand. The long tips on the hands also lend an air of fineness to the presentation of the dial. The hour and minute hands are luminous and there are small lume dots around the perimeter of the dial. Lume quality is good, as seen in the photo.
Some may think the dial looks cheap or too simple for a watch of this caliber, but it is so clean and easy to read that any air of cheapness is overshadowed by its quality and intended purpose, that is, to accurately and easily convey timekeeping and stopwatch timing to the owner. That is does in spades. The subdials are slightly recessed and have a circular patterning to them, but since the dial is white, this design element is hard to spot.
The crystal is flat sapphire with no distortion noted. I couldnt detect any anti-reflective coating on the crystal. The dial and hands exhibited no defects or dirt under an 8X loupe examination. The movement viewed through the display back also looked clean and well-assembled.
A quickset day (English only) and date are located at the 3 oclock position. I like the divider on the dial between the day and date that hides the separate calendar wheels, this gives the watch a more expensive look. Alignment of both the wheels is perfect in their respective windows.
Presentation was the same as my previously purchased RT watches, outer signed cardboard box, inner padded box with documentation folder and signed polishing cloth.
I have to say here that I have no affiliation with the seller of this watch, but since this is the third RT I have purchased from them, I wanted to make mention of them in a positive light. They have provided exceptional service, fast shipping and good prices. This Airspeed XXL was won on auction on a Sunday night, I had the watch in my hands the following Thursday from Germany. Shipping has been by UPS with complete tracking information. Brokerage/customs fees have ranged from about $12 to $17 for each of the three RTs I have purchased. The seller is MacArthers in Hamburg.
Overall, this RT Airspeed XXL chronograph fits my requirements for a no-nonsense, value priced Valjoux 7750-based automatic chrono with true Swiss heritage and build quality. Ranking high on the value meter, this watch is a pleasure to wear, look at and to use with exclusivity to boot. Once again, I tip my WIS cap to the house of Grovana/RT for producing a fine piece of horology for the average man with extraordinary tastes!
Pros: no-nonsense in all respects, clean, readable vintage-inspired dial, Valjoux 7750 movement, good build quality, great price
Cons: dial may be too simple for some, modest water resistance, no decoration on the movement, cheapish stainless steel bracelet
Verdict: superb overall value for a Swiss Valjoux 7750 powered chronograph, the guy on the train or in line at Taco Bell wont be wearing one, great effort and results from RT!
Thanks for reading and enjoy the pics!
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Outstanding pics and review! Thank you.
So....you got a VJ7750 in an RT for under $500???? That is absolutely amazing!
I had an Ti Airspeed Chrono with the 5100 in the late 90's. It was a beautiful watch and I truly miss it.
It's good to hear that RT quality is still excellent.
Congrats on the watch and do enjoy it!
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In case you haven't heard, feminism isn't dead. Now, I know the word "feminist" has quite a few negative connotations in society, but I'm proud to be a feminist, because I am not content with a few things. I'm not happy with the portrayal of women in the media, I wasn't happy with the way Hilary AND Palin were treated in the 2008 election (and now), I'm not happy that women make up a pitiful percentage of powerful positions like CEOs and Senators.
We've come a long way, but let's face it, gender equality, and I mean real equality, isn't quite here yet.
Enter the film Miss Representation, which is playing tonight and Wednesday night at Lipscomb. Tonight it's at 6:30 in the Ezell Center, and Wednesday it's at 8:30 in Ward Hall. This film by Jennifer Siebel Newsom delves into how women are judged more strongly on their youth, beauty and sexuality than on their capacity as leaders. The film interweaves the stories of teenage girls with interviews with women leaders such as Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda to challenge the limited portrayal of women in the mainstream media.
I posted the trailer above in case you haven't seen it on any social sites, as it's been making the rounds.
I'm not going to tell you that you need to see this film. I highly recommend it, because it covers a lot of topics that we don't really see addressed. Even if they are addressed they're usually washed away with ball-buster jokes and aren't taken as seriously as they should, and I think that's a shame. Either way, the film looks promising, and I think it's absolutely fantastic that Lipscomb is showing it for free this week. As a Belmont grad I'm sure it's against the rules to say this, but go Lipscomb!


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Jonathan Eig pens own iPhone app to promote new book
Acclaimed Chicago author Jonathan Eig this week released his smart phone app "Chicago Gangland Tour" (Sutro Media, $2.99), which takes users on an encyclopedic tour of the Windy City's mobster haunts, from the Biograph Theatre (where John Dillinger was shot) to the site of the Valentine's Day Massacre. The goal, in large part, is for the app to promote Eig's new book, due out April 27: "Get Capone: The Secret Plot that Captured America's Most Wanted Gangster" (Simon & Schuster, $27).
WalletPop spoke to Eig, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, about the 21st Century reality authors face: To make a living, you've got to be willing to try new things to promote your literary efforts.
WalletPop: What inspired you to create the Chicago Gangland Tour app?
Eig: I heard about this new app for a Chicago architecture tour, and I thought it sounded like a great idea to have a little reference guide in my pocket, to see which famous buildings were near me at any given moment. Then I thought: Why not do this for Gangland Chicago -- who had a hideout there, or who got killed on that corner? Literally within a few blocks of my house, there are 10 or 12 spots where Capone's men bought machine guns, or ran brothels, or operated casinos -- lots of good stuff like that. With today's technology, you can just stand somewhere, pull out your phone, and know whose blood got spilled on that very spot.
Apps used to take lots of time to develop, but the curve is getting easier to negotiate. How long from start to finish on Chicago Gangland Tour?
It took less than a month from conceiving the idea to getting it up and running, and a lot of the credit goes to Sutro Media for creating a system that made it easy to upload the material. I had a friend help me out with the photographs, and some were available free on line -- but the vast majority I took, or my friend took for me -- more than 600 photos in all.
Technology does so much of it for you; you type in an address and it loads on Google Maps. And I am not a tech-savvy guy; I know nothing about code or whatever it takes to make these things work. I don't even own an iPhone. So I'm really flying blind. But it was shockingly simple to do.
So in that sense, did you benefit from using a company to develop your app in a DIY fashion?
Yes. There are companies coming on line to do this really simply, so it's like a do-it-yourself model. And for me, it's easy because my idea fit into a certain mold; my app is like a guidebook, but applied to a new technology that makes it much more exciting. It helped that I had an idea that fit into a mold that already existed.
But you're using the app in a whole new way -- to promote a book.
What's new is that it's an add-on to a book. If you wanted to see the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, normally you'd have to put down your book and look at a computer. But now, you can read the book on an iPhone or an iPad, go to the app, and see the site. Soon, we'll get to a point where these things are embedded right into electronic books. It's possible I'm the first to write my own app for my own book and release them at the same time; I don't know of any other person who's done it. It's one of the few ideas in my life that I didn't steal.
How does the revenue side work for you?
Sutro and I split the revenues. After Apple takes a percentage, the rest is split between me and Sutro. I could've had all of it if I had hired a designer for a flat fee, but I would've never had the app ready in time. Sutro was great. They would call me back, even in the middle of the night if I called them with a problem.
What was most challenging about a project like this?
The challenge for me was writing 120 little mini-summaries and boiling them down into short passages of 100 or 200 words. I had to make sure I got the locations exactly right, too, and not set people off on wild goose chases. The technical stuff was a drag, too; I like writing, not dragging and dropping. But it all went quickly.It was pretty painless.
What would you say to other authors either knocking your idea, or seriously considering it?
Here's my bottom line: Books don't sell the way they used to. It used to be newspapers would review your book, and then people would read the review and go the bookstore and buy it. But fewer newspapers are reviewing books, and fewer people are reading newspapers. So you have to think creatively about getting attention. I'm using Facebook and Twitter to make people aware of my books, too.
I think you have to be willing to try anything these days. Now, of course, there's a danger in all this. If people are busy all the time with iPhone apps and Facebook maybe they won't have time to read. But let's say you're on vacation in Chicago and a hotel concierge tells you to take the iPhone tour of Gangland Chicago; it's something you can do yourself. And while you're taking the tour, you press the link to buy my book, so when you get home from your vacation, it's there waiting for you. And while the app is very cool, I have to say the book is better.


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Family Fun Month at Hello BettyAugust 01, 2017
Did you know that August is Family Fun Month? With life's hectic schedule, it's easy to forget sometimes what matters most. Family Fun Month is all about making those plans for quality time with the family. Living in sunny southern California, the beach has always been an integral part of those family outings. Being situated a block away, Hello Betty welcomes those families going to, coming from, or just on a lunch break from the beach! We know how important it is to share a great meal together which is why we offer large open dining areas, delicious food, great drinks, and stellar views! With food choices for the seafood lover, land lover, and vegetarians, even the pickiest eater is sure to find something they'll love. For the little ones taking a break from the sun, our kids menu has all of the basics covered like cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, and even quesadillas. Once they're finished kids can check out our dune buggy Coco! A child favorite, you will always find a little one in it crawling, climbing, or pretending to drive! While the kids play on Coco, parents can sit back, relax, and enjoy our selection of cocktails or one of our 24 draft beers! For those with larger family groups, Hello Betty books semi private and private events for 20 – 150 guests on our rooftop patio. With our laid back environment of picnic tables, couches, and belly bars it's the perfect hang out spot for your next family reunion! So take a break from life's stress, visit the beach and bring your family to Hello Betty!


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Top 5 Things to Check When You Log Into Facebook
Facebook is all about staying in touch with friends. Right after you log into Facebook, check out which of your friends has a birthday coming up, the requests you've received, and what your friends are up to.
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activities on and off Facebook.
|Look at the Home page — News Feed flows down the wide
center column with stories and posts from your friends.
|Upcoming Birthdays and Events
|A list of upcoming events and friends' birthdays
occurring today.
|Check the box on the right side of the Home page. For
birthdays, only the names of those friends who have listed their
birthdays show up.
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number appearing next to it shows how many unread messages you
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saffron and cardamom cake with a hint of rose!
August 4, 2013
With Eid coming up, we thought of sharing a sweet yet light recipe with you! Carrying the rich exotic Emirati flavors of Cardamom, Saffron and Rose this healthier cake version is sure to impress your family and friends paired with Karak Tea (strong black tea made with milk and cardamom– popular across the Gulf region) or Arabic Coffee with cardamom. Eid Mubarak and we hope you enjoy this lighter version of Saffron and Cardamom Cake with a Hint of Rose – shared by our friend Noura El-Imam of Yogalates Bliss in Dubai.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Feeds: 10 servings
- 2 cups (230 g) all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 eggs (For a lighter and egg-less version, use Egg Beaters purchased from Choitrams – http://www.eggbeaters.com )
- 1 ½ cup (300 g) fine sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted and cooled (for a lighter version, use 1/4th fat-free Greek yogurt and 1/4th butter)
- 1 cup (250 ml) skimmed / rice milk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground cardamom powder
- 1 tsp rosewater essence
- Preheat oven to 180°C /350 °F /Gas mark 4.
- Spray a non-stick butter spray on the bottom of a 12" bundt cake pan (or a 9" springform pan).
- In a mortar, crush the saffron threads with 1 tsp of sugar until it's a powder. Add 2 tablespoons milk to saffron powder. Leave to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Use an electric-mixer or in my case, I used my blender to whisk the egg replacers and sugar until light and thick and frothy. The mixture should triple in the volume. About 10 – 12 minutes on medium to high speed.
- In a large measuring cup, combine the butter, greek yogurt (if replacing), milk, cardamom, rosewater and saffron mixture.
- Using a large slotted metal spoon (or a wooden spoon), gently fold in the dry and wet ingredients into the eggs, beginning and ending with flour. Fold from top to bottom until combined.
- Pour into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with the toasted sesames if desired.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle come out clean and the cake has shrink from the sides.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before inverting.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for three days.


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Green Gadgets For Dummies Cheat Sheet
TVs, cell phones, printers, and other electronic devices take a big toll on the planet. A green gadget is one that's more ecofriendly than other products. You might already know about the three Rs of green living — reduce, reuse, recycle — but here's a fourth R: rethink. Many websites can help you consider the environment as you purchase new electronics, and a few simple tips can make your home greener — and save you some bucks.
12 Ways to Save Money while Going Green with Home Electronics
Small steps can go far to reduce your energy use and make your home more ecofriendly. Try these 12 tips, which are not only good for the planet, they'll save you some money.
Replace single-use disposable batteries in your gadgets with rechargeable ones, and then dispose of the dead ones at a nearby grocery, hardware, office-supply store; or your municipal recycling center.
Turn down your TV's brightness and contrast settings to the lowest comfortable level.
Unplug the charger on your mobile phone, MP3 player, or other gadget after its battery is charged, or plug all chargers into a power strip so that you can instantly turn them off all at one time.
Disable your computer's screen saver and adjust its power-saving settings to turn off the display when you're not using it, as well as have it automatically switch to Standby or Hibernate mode after you're away for more than 15 minutes.
Turn off any energy-wasting features you aren't using on mobile phones, computers, and other gadgets, including wireless (WiFi) networking, Bluetooth, and GPS.
On portable gadgets with backlit screens, reduce brightness to the lowest comfortable level; and turn on autolock, screen dimming, and shutoff options if available.
Read and review documents on the screen rather than print them on paper.
If you must print, reduce your printer's quality setting to 200 dots per inch (dpi), print on both sides of the page, and refill inkjet and toner cartridges rather than buy new ones.
Reduce fuel consumption and auto emissions by shopping and banking online and by renting or buying downloadable and streaming movies and TV programs rather than rent DVDs at your local video store or kiosk, or by mail.
If your home's thermostat isn't programmable, buy one and set it to heat and cool only when you're at home.
When purchasing new gadgets, research the most energy-efficient models by visiting Mygreenelectronics.org or EnergyStar.gov.
Consider selling unwanted gadgets locally on Craigslist or trading them in for cash or credit toward a new product (Best Buy offers programs to recycle or trade in your old gadgets, as do other retailers).
7 of the Best Green Gadget Websites
The Internet is loaded with websites and articles dedicated to green living and green technology. What follows are a few of the most established sites about green electronics and gadgets, and green living.
The Four Rs of Greener Electronics
Most people are probably familiar with the eco-aware mantra known as the three Rs of green gadgets: Reduce, reuse, recycle. But here's what the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) refers to as the fourth R — rethink — to help you make green gadget purchases.
Here is a rundown of the four Rs of green gadgets:
Reduce: Less is more. Using less energy by turning off gadgets and devices when you aren't using them, as well as adjusting their power settings to run more efficiently when they're on, can provide more savings in both kilowatts and in the amount of money you pay for them.
Reuse: If it ain't broke, don't nix it. Refilling your printer's inkjet or laser toner cartridges, donating to charity an older but still usable mobile phone, or upgrading an older PC with faster components rather than buying a new computer are all examples of applying the second R to the gadgets in your life.
Recycle: This R can make more of a difference to the planet than any of the others. Every year, hundreds of thousands of old or broken computers and cellphones wind up in landfills or incinerators. Tossing unwanted or broken electronics into town or city municipal trash collection streams is ignorant, irresponsible, lazy, and offensive. It can even be potentially life threatening if the discarded digital items wind up in an incinerator, where they eventually reach the air we breathe, or in a landfill, where they break down and seep into the ground and contaminate the water we drink.
Adding to the problem are the thousands more discarded electronics that wind up as electronic waste, or e-waste, that are often illegally exported to Asia from the U.S. and other industrialized countries. The e-waste wind up in scrap yards that expose workers — including children — to toxic chemicals and poisons.
Rethink: To help minimize the disastrous long-term effects of e-waste, picture the life cycles of future purchases all the way to the recycling bin. Consider this: In a 2008 survey conducted by the CEA, nearly 90 percent of consumers said energy efficiency will be a determining factor in choosing and purchasing their next televisions. Yet less than half of the people polled said that they understand the ecofriendlier attributes associated with consumer electronics and gadgets.


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Thursday, 24 March 2011
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10 comments:
- Nedj said...
Dear Glenda ...
A thousand times thank you for making me discover this site!
The colors are soft and beautiful .. objects, style, spirit .. Wahouuu, like, no, I love it!
Again, thank you!
- 24 March 2011 at 14:36
- Pamela said...
Beautiful blog!! If she is a fashion designer her clothes must be gorgeous!!
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- 24 March 2011 at 14:52
- The Paper Mulberry said...
You're welcome Nedj! I agree Pamela, can you image the colours - yummy! Warmest wishes - Glenda xxx
- 24 March 2011 at 15:52
- Karen said...
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- 24 March 2011 at 16:11
- Designbird said...
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- 24 March 2011 at 18:53
- The Paper Mulberry said...
Camilla, you are very welcome and very talented! I always have the greatest of pleasure in reading your fabulous blog. Warmest of wishes - Glenda xxx
- 24 March 2011 at 18:56
- Just White said...
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- 24 March 2011 at 20:24
- manon 21 said...
Jolie ambiance chez toi.
Merci de tes gentils mots.
Belle journée
- 25 March 2011 at 07:55
- The Paper Mulberry said...
Hello Manon & Eliana, I'm so glad you love Designbird as much as I do, I will pass on your lovely comments! Warmest wishes - Glenda xxx
- 25 March 2011 at 08:07
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made all and raced wide, kept on well from last
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Miss Ladybird and Mouseen will both be popular after wins last time and each has a chance, but preference is for GARAFENA. Richard Lee does well at this track and his stats include a win for the selection over course and distance, and on fast ground, in June. She disappointed last time when there was cut in the ground, and a 2lb drop since then won't do her chance any harm. She is definitely better when conditions are on the fast side and she can come back to form this time. Miss Ladybird is no easybeat after winning a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle a shade cosily, but going up 16lbs. The handicapper has certainly asked her a searching question here and she will find it much tougher now. Mouseen won by four lengths at Newton Abbot and escapes a penalty in this. Conditions and trip also suit the Alhaarth gelding and he can go well. Snake Hips is proving very difficult to win with for Evan Williams, and both Crazy Bold and Crosby Jemma look short on gears. Farne Island is capable of being thereabouts but is likely to find at least one too good and we hope one of those is Garafena.
Snake Hips 12-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leader 2 out, never able to challenge, 4th of 11, 12l behind Home (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Crazy Bold (GER) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, pulled hard, headway approaching 7th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, lost 2nd, no extra flat, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind King Ozzy (11-3) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Crosby Jemma 10-1 (10-2) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden and headed flat, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Overrule (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Miss Ladybird (USA) 20-1 (10-13) Carried right 1st, soon in touch, led on extended run to last, driven flat, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun beating Maria Antonia (10-12) by 3l, 12 ran.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened 3 out, 6th of 13, 21l behind Semi Detached (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
Apache Dawn 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway after 5th, chased leader when not fluent 3 out, lost 2nd when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 15l behind Kickahead (11-7) at Stratford 2m am hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Aug.
Farne Island 10-3 (10-13) Led 1st, raced keen, soon headed, blundered 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on from final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Annibale Caro (11-5) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jul.
Raise Again (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, hampered on bend approaching 5th, soon struggling, 8th of 13, well behind Maria Antonia (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Mouseen (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Made all, strongly pecked from 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f 4yo mdn stks (5) gf in Aug beating Seader (10-7) by 4l, 10 ran.
Won More Night 13-2 (11-12) Carried right 1st, chased leaders, went 2nd 3rd, led after 5th, ridden and headed after 2out, weakened last, 5th of 12, 14l behind Miss Ladybird (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Tarvini (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Chased leaders on outside, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 10, 24l behind Zafar (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Fairwood Melody (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always behind, weakened before 3 out, tailed off when bad mistake last, 14th of 15, well behind Mcswynes Bay (10-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Vinnes Friend (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Soon led, ridden and headed before straight, weakened and pulled up before last, in a race won by Born High (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Aug, 21 ran.
Local Present (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 8th, 11th of 14, 46l behind Sir Ian (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Double Spectre (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, hampered on bend and unseated rider approaching 5th, in a race won by Maria Antonia (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug, 13 ran.
Garafena 6-1 (11-1) Raced in 4th and soon well off the pace, ridden 5th, lost touch next and soon pulled up, in a race won by Sweet World (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Aug, 6 ran.


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Forum: Linux and Free Software
Topic: licensing
started by: spark-o-matic
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 06 2008,01:31First question, with all the different free/open source licenses out there which one does one choose for releasing original software? It looks to me like pickiing the right license is more important to a programs long term success then it actualy working right! Everything I have released in the past has been under an extremely restrictive license or none at all so I am still quite a n00b in the free software world. Also how can I convert something to a free license without doing a complete rewrite? For instance I wrote a database engine that wastes inexpensive system resorces to conserve the more expensive ones before SQL became popular. Do I have to change the format of the database file and how much? How much of the code do I have to change? Do I have to rework my algorythm or can i just change the license on the next version?
Second, yesterdayusa.com is holding its annual fund raising auction the end of this month and I would like to contribute half a dozen copies of DSL to be auctioned off. Are there any legal restrictions I or the station should be aware of or any specific wording that needs to be used?
from the Yesterday USA homepage:
Posted by mikshaw on Nov. 06 2008,13:50
Here is one place you can start (it's obviously biased toward GPL, but essentially fair):
< http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/index_html >
< http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl.html >
Posted by curaga on Nov. 06 2008,14:00GPL does not restrict the price, and I believe you only need to pass on John's promise to get the sources to all recipients of the cd.
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 08 2008,14:45curaga,
That turns into some heavy reading. Is my 'in a nut shell' take right that most of the licenses are special purpose to make something odd GPL compatable? It comes down to ones ideologies and goals between the GPL and LGPL unless theres a good reason for a different license? Edit: Also where I intend some things to not be dependent on, but work best with, DSL/DSL-N that becomes part of the question.
Posted by curaga on Nov. 08 2008,15:54It's on all the mirrors, here's a link to ibiblio:
< ftp://ftp.ibiblio.org/pub....ces.txt >
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 08 2008,16:15Great, Thanks curaga!
Posted by roberts on Nov. 08 2008,16:19But you can't upstream John's promise. If you make GPL binaries available to the public, be it free or for a fee, then you have to provide the source and not just refer them. Several projects were is violation of the GPL when they in fact did not themselves have the source.
Posted by curaga on Nov. 08 2008,16:43I remembered reading this GPLv2 FAQ entry:
I am not sure if this applies here, I'll leave it to those who are more adept in GPL.
Posted by curaga on Nov. 08 2008,16:51Well, section 3 of GPLv2 says:
Posted by WDef on Nov. 08 2008,18:51
Does look that way. That might explain why I thought I read somewhere that it is sufficient to provide a link to the sources if redistributing GPL'd binaries non-commercially - that might be so if the link in fact constitues an "offer".
But as I recall from an older thread it was argued this was not the case.
It does seem like bollocks for everybody to go around distributing the same unchanged sources for unchanged binaries.
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 08 2008,23:44This is why I put both questions in the same thread. Two oragnizations founded the same year* could be of mutual benifit without compromising eather ones pricipals. But is starting to become too dificult for a simple computer nurd!
This leads back to my question of licensing. For a program, disto, etc.. to be most successful if must be able to propagate as freely as possable or become so proprietary that it excludes all others. Between this and 'that other tread' and the GPL version 3 I am questioning even giving a copy of DSL to a friend who is not a co-worker (I have given away quite a number of copies without even charging for the cd I burned it to). Perhaps this thread should be submitted to the FSF for clarification.
Until and unless I hear differently I will respect the statement by roberts (Thank You). I doubt that turn-around times in the snail mail system will make this years YUSA auction especialy if I need the sources beforehand. I just thought this would be a nice way to spread the word about DSL and GNU/Linux and support something else I believe in.
I guess this brings me back to the question of which license without spending more time studying licenses then writng software?
* < http://www.fsf.org/news/compromise > first sentence and < http://www.yesterdayusa.com > quoted earlier in this thread.
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 09 2008,11:25ok..a bunch more research.
based on
From < http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl.html > GPL Vresion 3
So that applies to Bash, uncompiled PERL etc...
From GLP V3
As far as my future intentions to distrubute software that will work best with DSL, DSL-N or 'The project formerly known as dslcore', At $7+ per copy of the sources to comply where I expect there will be a number of 'The project formerly known as dslcore' durring beta and how many releases of DSL have there been in the last year? I would like to be able to provide an agragate of my original software and DSL etc... at the most reasonable price possable especialy durring alpha and beta to encourage participation. I target 'below average' end users for the largest user base.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Docket Number: 0612242667-7051-01
Rules to Implement and Administer
a Coupon Program for
Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes
< http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/frnotices/2007/DTVFinalRule_2e.htm >
I propose this solution. Evidently there have not been excessive requests under the current offer. GLP Verson 3 expressly permits the soruces to be distributed by bittorrent
Wow. It's almost 3:30 am here..way past my bedtime! Im just going to post this then edit later.
Posted by curaga on Nov. 09 2008,12:52DSL is a collection of programs and scripts with different licenses, so yes it's an aggregate, and as a whole not under the GPL. Of the GPL apps included most are v2 or later version, and some are v2 only (kernel).
I agree with you this legal stuff is a mess for non-lawyers..
Posted by roberts on Nov. 09 2008,17:53spark-o-matic, I would ask that dslcore not be distributed. It was alpha code at best when last available here. Given the situation of an absent owner and the state of affaris as it relates to this forum and overall lack site administration, my new project, formerly known as dslcore, will be hosted elsewhere. A more formal announcement with url will be made soon.
Posted by spark-o-matic on Nov. 10 2008,03:16Thanks Roberts. I will respect your wishes.


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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]raveling from city to city in countries around the world by some sketchy mode of transport is nothing new. Driving three people on a motorbike was pretty easy. Hanging from the back of a songthaew wasn't so bad. Hitchhiking in New Zealand? No sweat. But sometimes you take a ride in something and immediately think to yourself, "Will I survive this? Probably not…"
In the process of trying to make it to the starting line of the Rickshaw Run this year (that turned out way more insane than this) we took a bus from Jaipur to the north-eastern city of Jaisalmer, India. Except, we chose for that long journey a non-AC sleeper, which I didn't know translated to coffin on wheels.
After nearly missing the bus because of the traffic in Jaipur, we made it to the station just in time — exhausted and sweaty. Our chariot to Jaipur, which looked as though it dated back to the 1960's and smelled like it hadn't been washed since then, would take us about 14hrs to arrive in Jaisalmer. It took so long because the driver stopped numerous times over the course of the trip to try to get us to buy more food after we had just stopped for some, or to pick up sketchy packages that would be hidden beneath the seats.
When I say it smelled as though it hadn't been washed for 50 years, it's because the retro tan mats that were to be our bed for the night reeked of a high school gym changing room; sour and pungent with a hint of piss. The compartment I was in rattled as we drove, and the window on my left kept sliding open because the clamp to keep it closed was broken. Not that I wanted to keep the window closed, I needed the semi-fresh Indian air to help with the bus smell, but the "safety bar" on the lower part of the window was broken so every time I would wake up accidentally in the night, I would be half hanging out of the bus.
Now, all of that isn't what made me consider it the coffin on wheels, though the compartment sleeper felt like it — it was the driver and his need to handle the bus as if it were a formula one car. I was either being thrown to the right slamming my head into a metal bar as I nearly fell out of the compartment, or I was thrown to the left and almost tossed out of my broken window. The driver would overtake massive transport trucks or cars and swerve back into our lane just seconds before colliding into an oncoming truck. If it wasn't that, the bus was so top-heavy from the mysterious packages on the roof and the 1960's shocks so shot that I thought we were going to tip multiple times. When I could fall asleep, it was usually interrupted by a move that the driver would pull that made me jolt awake thinking it was the end.
Somehow, we made it to Jaisalmer of course to move on to an even more dangerous and insane adventure, but for your enjoyment, check out the video below of this bumbling death bus from Jaipur to Jaisalmer. It was the first, but not the last wild bus experience in India.
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