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Tabletop Tuesday: It was the Dead of Winter…
I could see them.
Even in the growing dark, I could see them. Flickers of flame from the fire threw their shadows against walls of peeling paint.
Stupid. Really stupid.
The old school was not a place of refuge. It was a haven for them. They gathered here and we'd never tried to clear them out. There weren't enough of us.
There were better places to scavenge for food, medicines, fuel and other items the colony needed. The family shouldn't have come here. The police station was mostly clear. The garage had some stuff if you looked hard enough and a few blocks further on was safety. Marginal at best, but safety of a sort.
I turned away. There was nothing I could do. A father and mother, by the looks, and two small children. What had they been thinking? Where had they come from?
They'd been dead the moment they'd set the fire and settled down for the night. The orange glow and sounds of movement had drawn me as it had drawn them towards the family. The wet sucking sounds of flesh being torn from the bodies was the music of my nightmares. On the bright side, it wasn't my flesh. Small mercies.
Picking my way with great care through the rubble of civilisation lest a kicked can, a scrape of metal or the clatter of stone on stone give me away, I left them. It wasn't the first time and morbidly I prayed it wouldn't be the last. Snow fell and hid my shame from sight.
I'd taught there, years ago. Chemistry to school kids who'd laughed, joked, swore, fought and engaged in all the high drama of teenage life without a care for the science I'd tried to teach them. They weren't laughing now. No one was.
Being out in the dark was dangerous. Daylight wasn't much safer, but it was a little warmer. I tucked my gloved hands inside my coat pocket and clutched the material close to my body. On my back the pack was heavy with rusting tins of unlabelled food, a small canister of camping gas, and a first aid kit I'd found in the rusting skeleton of an old Ford. Slim pickings. Better than none.
In the years since the plague had struck, since society had collapsed and the world had gone to shit, it was getting harder and harder to find the supplies we needed. The colony I'd joined was dwindling in numbers. Some were lost to the zombies, just like the family in the school, some had left for the promise at a better life, some just couldn't take it anymore and taken the quick route out, and others we'd thrown out to make their own way in the broken world beyond the chain link fence. No one went easy.
And there it was, home. Converted containers encircled an old truck stop that'd been gutted and converted into a shelter, hospital, school, storeroom, kitchen and any other damn use we could put it to. All surrounded by that chain link fence that kept them out and us in. It marked the line between life and death, civilisation, our twisted version of it at least, and the wild. We'd created our own prison, our own little death row, and just tried to live for as long as possible. I'm not sure why. Existence had no point any longer, but we clung on to it with ripped fingernails.
Electric spotlights illuminated the gates and surrounding area. Crowded around the perimeter were the hordes of zombies. Drawn to the light, to the rumble of the old generator and the sounds of life, they clawed at the fence. They were always here. Day and night. We couldn't hide our presence from them, but we could hold them at bay. When the hordes became too great we culled, clearing the perimeter for a time but raising an awful stink in the process. It made the scavenger runs tough. Getting in and out was always a risk. Without us the colony would die.
It was beginning to look like we needed another cull. I'd yet to see a semblance of thought cross their faces. Simple creatures whose only purpose seemed to be to kill. Once we were gone, the last remnants of the once innumerable human race, what would they eat? Would they rule the world or would they die for lack of sustenance? Whatever it would be, I wouldn't be around to see it.
I stopped at the edge of the killing ground, out of the pools of light and away from the zombies. This was the hardest part. Getting in. I was on my own and no one inside would know I was coming back. I drew my gun, a Glock I'd scavenged off the corpse of woman still draped in the torn remains of a cop's uniform. There'd been bullets too, but this was America, what was left of it, there was ammunition everywhere. Bullets lasted with little attention. The gun I kept cleaned and oiled. In return it kept me alive.
Breath clouded before my face. Droplets of water condensing out of the warm exhalation before dissipating into invisibility. I checked the straps on the backpack once more and took off at a sprint. All thoughts of stealth gone. Gun held out before me, safety off and finger resting on the trigger guard (no point tripping over and shooting myself), I raced towards the gate with the fewest zombies surrounding it.
Two turned, their dull thoughts distracted from the chain wall before them. They were slow, lethargic, thoughtless, and in the way. I was still twenty paces away from the gate and running hard, my breath rasping in my throat.
More turned. Three more. Five more. Ten more. They were moving towards me, blocking my access. I ran faster. Feet pounded the snow and slush covered mud. I ignored the cold. Put aside the fear and focused. The gate was there. Not far.
"Open the gate," I screamed, wasting precious air and energy. "Open the fucking gate!"
A shape moved in the shadows beyond the lights and there was a rattle of chain. Thank god someone was awake and on guard duty.
A zombie staggered into view to my right and I swung the gun around, pulling the trigger once, twice. Loud barks lost to the night. The smell of gunpowder, sweet and acrid. The nose of the Glock twitched upwards with each shot and the zombie stopped in its tracks, half its head blown away and grey brain matter seeping down its face. I was three steps past when I heard it hit the ground.
Another to the left, three more to the right, the gate straight ahead. So far away despite all my efforts. I pulled the trigger again and again. Missing with some, hitting with others, and on they came. A soft hand fell on my shoulder and I twisted away before its fingers could take a firmer grasp. Another caught me on the arm and I jerked away. Running onwards, vision tunnelling to the gate.
Hands clawed at me and the Glock barked again, three times more before clicking on an empty magazine. Not far to go. I used the gun as a club, fighting them off. Panic gripping every part of me, fear rising in my throat, spilling out in a scream of terror and rage.
Gunfire from inside the colony. Starbursts. Fireworks. The sounds of war, salvation. Once I'd feared guns, now I welcomed them. The more firepower the better. Blast those zombies. Destroy them. End their existence. A smile stretched my lips over the few remaining teeth.
I stumbled through the gate and heard it slam behind me. The gunfire ceased. Saving their bullets. There were always more zombies at the gates.
"You made it then," Loretta, the Colony's current leader, said.
"Just," I looked up and smiled into her cold eyes. Grey hair, cut short above her eyes,gave her the appearance of a grandmother. A cold-hearted, stern and unforgiving one. No small child would ever rush into her arms with a joyous cry of greeting.
"Food?" she said.
"Some tins, a gas canister and a few bottles of pills," I answered. My voice was shaky and I recognised the tide of adrenalin was webbing away. I took a breath, forcing my lungs hold it for a moment before releasing.
"You're hurt?" Loretta said.
"No," I answered heaving in another breath. "It's their blood, or whatever you want to call it."
"Good," she answered without emotion, "you know the rules, Edward."
"Yeah," I muttered. Always the same question, the same reminder. You get bitten by a zombie and you get shot. I gave her a smile, forcing the expression. "Can't risk the plague spreading."
"Go and put the food in the stores, then get some rest," she turned away as she finished, heading back inside.
Dead of Winter is a co-operative, puzzle solving, tactical and strategic game where 2 to 5 players work together to survive the Zombie Apocalypse and achieve a group objective. To add flavour and danger, every player has a secret objective and one of them might be working against you. On every turn more and more zombies arrive and simple roll of a dice can kill you, or turn you into a plague carrier.
Do you go for more supplies or defend the colony? Who do you want to lead you? Should you find food or help clear the trash out of the way? A bus load of terrified families turns up at your door; do you help, or turn them away? Life is tough in the Dead of Winter… and cold.
If you've got some good friends to play with, this game is fantastic! With different objectives for each person and many group objectives there is a lot of replayability (is that a word?). My friends all turned on one of our group, accusing him of being a traitor and sending him into exile. (Of course, I didn't vote for exile. I'm way too nice.) Oh, and he wasn't the traitor.
I did as Loretta asked, carrying my pack to the stores and putting the tins on the shelves. The storeroom door was shut, but I checked anyway, making sure, before lifting up the sleeve of my right arm. A semi-circle of deep impressions, blood congealing and scabbing over already, marred the skin. My stomach turned and I shook with more than the cold.
Maybe with the medicines I'd just found, I could find a cure. I'd been a chemistry teacher after all.
And I still had my gun.
Title image by fdasuarez.
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Pretty good game, does lead to some interesting narratives. I would say replayability is a hot word in tabletop gaming these days. For a similar experience, I would recommend the Battlestar Galactica boardgame (co-op with hidden traitor – or traitors), much more involved than Dead of Winter, super long but crazy fun. Some of the players are secretly Cylons and working against the group. The twist is that you don`t know if you`re a Cylon or a human until halfway through the game. The newer Dark Moon is a more modern, streamlined BSG. Good stuff with the right group.


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Located in the center of the city, the prestigious Hotel Boscolo Prague is part of the luxury chain of Boscolo Hotels first started in the city of Venice in 1978. This 5 star hotel, which opened in 2003, embodies true Italian Luxury and class in a gorgeous palatial structure built in the neo Renaissance style; the building, by A. Wolf, is considered one of the most interesting buildings of the late 19th century in the Czech lands.
The Boscolo is located in between the hip, bustling New Town and the whimsical, charming Old Town. The hotel is in the heart of Prague and is within close walking distance to all major Prague attractions, most notably the gorgeous Art Nouveau Municipal House, the Gothic Powder Tower and the famous Old Town Square. The Prague State Opera House is a mere five minutes walk from the hotel.
Modern Czech and international cuisine can be enjoyed in the Salon restaurant. The New York café in the lobby offers an elegant, historic ambience. Guests can also relax in the Inn Ox Lounge.
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Capacity for ceremony
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Diya Aur Baati Hum 2nd March 2015 Written Episode Update
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Diya Aur Baati Hum 2nd March 2015 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Babasa asking Bhabho about what Sandhya said, is this true. Meenakshi says Sandhya does not lie, and she might be saying truth in bhang state. Babasa says what will be Sooraj thinking. Bhabho says we will know it when Sandhya wakes up. Sandhya wakes up and sees everyone around her. She gets up and asks Sooraj what happened, why are they here. Meenakshi asks her about Deepak and Jyoti. Sandhya says did I say this, I don't know anyone by these names.
Bhabho asks her to say. Sooraj says we will ask later. She sends Emily to make ginger tea and asks Sooraj to ask Sandhya. Sooraj says how to ask her, and reminds Sandhya her words. Sandhya says why will I say anything like that. Babasa says Sandhya wanted Imli/Tamarind and asks her. Emily brings the tea. Sandhya says yes, I remember this, Emily came back today and they realized their mistake, we wanted this.
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Bhabho asks her to recall what happened next. Sandhya thinks and says what happened then, and asks Sooraj. Bhabho asks Sooraj to say. Sooraj says what should I say. Sandhya asks them what happened. Bhabho asks Sooraj to show her the video, maybe she will recall. Babasa says yes, show her. Sooraj says yes, and shows her the video in his phone. Sandhya sees her dancing and silly talking. She says Sooraj will become dad and she will become mum, she looks on and gets tensed.
Everyone look at her. Bhabho asks her to say what she said, is this true. They all ask her. She looks at Sooraj and smiles. She runs out. Bhabho says it means this good news is true and they all get glad. Bhabho says I m becoming Dadi, Sooraj will become dad. Babasa says yes, you got promoted, congrats and hugs him. Bhabho hugs Sooraj and blesses him. He says you both have given me a big news. Meenakshi reminds the game in her baby shower, she has thrown the flower on her. Sooraj goes to meet Sandhya.
Meenakshi says everyone came to know this, you used to say we should not say till three months. Bhabho says fine, they all will bless her, I will thank Lord. Sooraj and Sandhya congratulate each other. He says you told infront of everyone and then came here and slept. She says I came to tell you first and you felt I m joking. He says I m very happy, I feel our love got a new name, it got completed now. Diya aur baati………….plays…………. They smile.
Bhabho asks Babasa to get all dry fruits. He says its holi and shops are closed. She asks him to go to vendor's house and get the items. He says fine, and laughs. She says she is very happy, I want to tell entire Pushkar. Babasa says Sandhya has told everyone. Bhabho says she was in bhaang state. They hear Meenakshi's mum asking her to give birth to a son, and get ahead of Sandhya, else you will not get anything. Bhabho says her mum is again filling poison in her heart, she will never change, we did not do biasing in girl and boy. Babasa says she will not change.
Meenakshi says she can help Bhabho after her delivery, Ram and Sita are having baby, its so good, I would have danced if I was not pregnant. Her mum asks is she mad to be happy for them. Meenakshi says don't make me wrong now, I m very happy for Sooraj and Sandhya, and he family has started a new life and now I will not do mine and yours. Bhabho and Babasa get glad hearing Meenakshi. Meenakshi says I will not listen to you now.
Bhabho cries and says Sooraj and Sandhya's good news made everyone fine, the baby is very lucky. Babasa says yes, baby started uniting our family. She says yes, he will get imp of family from his parents's blood.
Sandhya teases Sooraj and says I felt your best moment was when I told you Wo aini for the first time, and now this baby is being more close to us than our love. He says the baby will increase our love and hugs her. Diya aur baati…………plays………
Bhabho praises Sandhya and compares her with Meenakshi. Sandhya eats something in her office while working.
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Heart Happy Featured Recipe
Cooking Method - Bake
Created by paullois
I made them when we were having spaghetti.....very good.....
Created by Mel
Pizza for breakfast? Why not? It's especially tasty when topped with a sunny-side-up egg and veggies. Quarter or halve the recipe for just one or two pizzas, and try shredded part-skim mozzarella instead of feta, if you like.
Created by scottdeleeuw
A little bit better for you meatloaf recipe that is still VERY tasty!


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What if I told you there's an easy French pastry recipe that's heavenly and moreish? Don't believe me? Meet Chouquettes. Throw out your pre-conceived notion about "French Pastry" being intimidating and overly complicated.
The official French name for the dough is pâte à choux a.k.a cabbage dough. Fortunately, it's not because they are made of cabbage (that's gross) but it's from the word chaud a.k.a warm which signifies the method of making the dough over heat.
This dough is extremely versatile and can be used in various different recipes. In fact, profiterole (cream puffs) and éclair (cream puffs with icing) are all based off this choux pastry. Chouquettes is the simplest and purest form of this dough coated with just icing sugar and topped with sucre perlé or pearl sugar. There's also gougère which is the savory version of chouquettes with cheese but that's for another day.
As a baking novice, this recipe is surprisingly easy. The only special ingredients you might need to get is the pearl sugar. You can get this from Amazon or IKEA store. Why IKEA store you may ask? That's because this coarse-non-melting-sugar is popular in Scandinavian baking products.
Eating one of these delectable puffs is out of the question. You will want more each time you pop one of these in your mouth. I cleaned out the first batch of these Chouquettes (around 20 of them) in one go.
Crispy on the outside, light and airy inside. The coating of icing sugar and lumps of sucre perlé added a slight sweetness to the rich and eggy choux pastry. This recipe is to die for.
To start, preheat oven to 350 F and get all your ingredients ready to go. This is a technique called mise en place and I always do this no matter how many times I've made a recipe before. It's cleaner and ensure I do not miss any ingredients.
Combine water, milk, butter, salt, and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once this mixture starts bubbling, reduce heat to low and add flour and mix well. You should see something like this
At this point, transfer to a bowl and let cool for 5-10 minutes and prep the eggs. You don't want to add the eggs right away, though, because it'll scramble them and nobody wants scrambled egg with their French pastry.
Slowly add eggs one at a time and mix. If you're lazy, use a mixer on low settings to combine.
Once everything is done, you are ready to pipe the chouquettes.
One tip for piping, if they came out too pointy, you just dip your finger in some water and pat them down. We don't want any pointy edge as they will burn.
Once you pipe about 20-25 of them, sift icing sugar on them, sprinkle each one with pearl sugar, and sift more icing sugar again.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Serve while warm. To reheat, bake at 300 F for about 5 minutes.
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 7 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1⅓ cups flour (recipe called for bread flour but I used all purpose)
- 4 eggs
- Icing Sugar
- Pearl Sugar
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Add milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar into a pot. Bring to boil on high heat
- Lower heat to low and add flour
- Mix thoroughly until smooth
- Transfer to bowl and let cool for 5-10 minutes at least
- Mix with egg one by one
- Mix thoroughly
- Pipe chouquettes accordingly
- Sprinkle icing sugar
- Sprinkle pearl sugar
- Sprinkle more icing sugar
- Bake


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Everyone can now read courts' judgments on the Malaysian Judgments Portal for them to have a better understanding of the law, Chief Justice Raus Sharif said today.
He said in today's world, law reports had been largely digitalised and accessible only to its subscribers, lawyers and law academics, while non-legal professionals and the general public remain hindered from accessing reported judgments online.
"To this end, the Malaysian judiciary will be among the first in Asean to overcome this problem.
"We have collaborated with the Asean Legal Information Centre and the Malaysian Law Deans' Council, to come up with this innovative solution to ensure that courts' judgments are readily accessible to anyone with internet access and interested to read and refer to Malaysian judgments either locally or abroad," he said after launching the beta version of the portal at an event hosted by Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur today.
Raus pointed out that the portal would simultaneously provide quality reported judgments to the general public, while at same time giving law students and academics invaluable experience in the art of law reporting.
"This will indeed serve to strengthen the symbiotic relationship between the judiciary and the legal academia," he said adding that there were also some plans to expand the contents of the portal to include selected High Court Judgments, as well as judgments from quasi-judicial tribunals like the Industrial Court.
He said with the creation of the portal, it was hoped that baseless criticism against court decisions would cease and the public would be able to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the law and appreciate the reasoning employed in reported judgments before coming to their own conclusions.
Raus also said a total of 130 judgments of cases, including M Indira Ghandi's case over the unilateral conversion of her three children to Islam, had been uploaded to the portal as of yesterday.
Of the total, he said 121 cases were reported by the Court of Appeal, while nine other cases were reported by the Federal Court.
Full judgments delivered by the Federal Court will be made available on the portal soon.
The portal would be designated as the official repository of Malaysian Court Judgments.
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TSPSC Recruitment 2017 - Under Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), there are 616 vacant posts for Physical Education Teachers, for these posts desired and eligible candidates are invited online application. Its recruitment advertisement/ notification no. is 08/2017. In respect of this recruitment, the vacant number of posts is 616. Some among the given posts as per rule are reserved for the candidates of different categories. The number of posts may decreased or increased.
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A shiny object gleamed in the dull light when Frederick stepped up into the supply ship. It flickered and rushed toward him with such speed that he barely had time to recognize it before it plunged through his suit and into his chest. The realization took a moment as he watched the knife slice through him like he was nothing of substance. His body gave way as if it were an inflatable cushion that had been punctured.
It happened so fast yet so slow. The motion of the knife penetrating his chest and pulling back reminded him of some of the slow motion videos he had done of his kids when they were younger. He followed the bloody blade back to its owner and stared wide-eyed at the bot that had accosted him. Warm fluid seeped down his chest, but only a tiny starburst of blood showed on the outside of his white suit. He tried to touch it with his shaky gloved hand, but the ship started to spin. His heart thumped in his ears and each contraction sent rivulets of blood down into his suit. He felt weak and slumped to his knees still in shock. He tried to say something, but he only gasped warm air onto his face mask. He winced, lazy-eyed and woozy.
He stared at the emotionless bot and the others that stood behind it watching him struggle. They registered no sense of concern or dismay about what had just happened. As the ship started to spin around him, he wondered where the bots had come from. Were they already on the supply ship? How did he and Sanjay miss them? Sanjay! He tried to say something to Sanjay who was somewhere down below him near the rover. He had to warn him about the bots. Nothing but blood and air bubbles escaped his mouth. The ship spun faster. His mind stuttered and blackness flickered revealing a void that soon would swallow him. He fell to the floor. Images of his family and his former life reeled before his eyes as his breathing became labored.
Daddy, when will I see you again?
Soon, I promise.
Why do you have to go?
Sweetie, our time on this planet is limited. If I don't do this, you may not have the opportunity to grow up into the wonderful young woman that you will be.
He looked lovingly at his eight-year-old daughter, the youngest of his four kids, the only girl. He smiled.
It's a long story, but we've made a mess of this planet, and now we have to find somewhere else to live if we want to continue to thrive.
Is Mars like earth?
Is it beautiful like earth used to be?
He sighed. He thought of the pictures he had seen of earth when he was a child. The sunsets were so beautiful and surreal compared to what he saw everyday. He had never truly experienced the earth he knew from pictures, but he knew it was glorious then. A solemn sadness came over him.
Everything is beautiful in its own way, dear.
I can't wait to see it.
You'll see it soon enough. I'll help get everything ready for you.
How long before I see you again?
It'll be a few months, but I won't leave you again after that.
You promise?
Yes, I promise.
He scooped his daughter into his arms and hugged her tiny body close to his. He inhaled her youth and all of the promise that it held for her. He ignored the lump in his throat and forced back the tears that threatened to spill over. He had to be strong for her. He had to do this last mission for her even if it meant risking his own life. There was no other way to preserve a future for his young daughter.
Sanjay stepped up into the ship and stared at Frederick's body on the floor. He grimaced and then shot a look at the bots.
"What the fuck? Why did you do that?" he addressed the lead bot that stood in front of him with the bloody blade still in its grasp.
"It was time," the lead bot replied coldly.
"No! It wasn't!" Sanjay yelled. He bent down and rolled Frederick over to see his face. His eyes were shut and a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Frederick!"
Frederick didn't respond. Sanjay shook him briefly before he touched the screen on his suit to check his status. His heart and breathing had stopped. Sanjay frowned and shook his head angrily before he turned his attention to the bots.
"Don't do anything again without my orders! Do you understand?" He gave the lead bot a hard stare, but none of the bots betrayed any response. "Do you understand?" Sanjay repeated forcefully.
"Yes," the lead bot replied.
Sanjay looked at Frederick's body strewn out at his feet and frowned. The sight of his slain colleague pained him more than he would have expected.
"Take him outside and bury him. You might as well get the crew out of the cockpit here and bury them too. I need to think about how we're going to deal with this," Sanjay ordered. He walked past the lead bot into the cargo hold of the ship. He paced a few moments before he sat on one of the crates near the back wall.
The bots shuffled around near the front of the ship removing Frederick's body and extracting the crew from the cockpit while Sanjay took deep breaths and played through scenarios in his head. After much angst and deep thought, Sanjay looked up. He could only see the shadows of the bots' movements. They were oddly silent, and for a moment, he feared they were communicating privately to plan a mutiny. He didn't fully trust the bots, but he had been assured that they'd be loyal to him.
He stood up and hurried to the door to confront them. He was in control, not them, and he wanted to remind them of it, but when he reached the edge of the cargo door, all of the bots had left the ship. Two of them were carrying the last body of the crew between them and were walking slowly toward a grave two other bots were digging near the aft of the ship. Sanjay stood at the entrance to the ship and watched them. He heard nothing on the private comm channel they used. Panic gripped him.
He hadn't planned on mounting the revolt so soon. Now, the rash actions by the leader bot had forced a change of plans. The Captain kept calling Frederick and him on crew comm. He snapped the control for the comm off to clear his head. She'd learn soon enough that she was no longer the leader of this fledgling colony.
He hadn't wanted any of the crew to get hurt. That hadn't been the plan. Sure, there likely would have been some resistance, but he had been confident that he could have taken power bloodlessly. Of all the crew, he liked Frederick the best, if only because his clear-eyed logic had been the counterbalance to the Captain's stunted emotional leadership. She clearly had something to prove, more to herself than anyone else, but Frederick had been rock solid and reliable throughout the whole mission.
Thoughts shuffled through his mind in rapid succession. He had carefully planned everything only to have it mucked up by a hapless bot. Suddenly, a divergent idea struck him. Maybe the bot didn't just happen to kill Frederick because it had no other option. Maybe that was part of the plan that hadn't been shared with him. What else had not been shared with him? A chill wormed its way down his spine as everything seemed to lose its gravity. Suddenly, he no longer felt so sure of himself and his plan. Something had gone awry and he had failed notice it.


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My personal blog as a 'grown-up' Goth and Romantic living in the Highlands of Scotland. I write about the places I go, the things I see and my thoughts on life as a Goth and the subculture, and things in the broader realm of the Gothic and darkly Romantic. Sometimes I write about music I like and sometimes I review things. This blog often includes architectural photography, graveyards and other images from the darker side of life.
Goth is not just about imitating each other, it is a creative movement and subculture that grew out of post-punk and is based on seeing beauty in the dark places of the world, the expression of that in Goth rock. It looks back to the various ways throughout history in which people have confronted and explored the macabre, the dark and the taboo, and as such I'm going to post about more than the just the standards of the subculture (Siouxsie, Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, et al) and look at things by people who might not consider themselves anything to do with the subculture, but have eyes for the dark places. The Gothic should not be limited by what is already within it; inspiration comes from all places, the key is to look with open eyes, listen carefully and think with an open mind..
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Depression & Things Left By The Wayside
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Your post has made me excited to get back to some old hobbies I've let slide, for exactly the same reasons as you. Even though a person knows doing something creative will help their mental state, it is very hard to drag one's self away from the computer... I'm looking forward to a winter of knitting, sewing and embroidering - things I haven't done for a very long time. I wish you well in your quest to find that peaceful sense of "flow" in your rediscovered hobbies. :o)ReplyDeleteReplies
The computer can feel like a reassuring presence, a link to endless new information, a way to connect to others, but it is time consuming, and often not producing something, unless I'm using the computer as a tool - say, to edit images, update my blog, etc.Delete
While I cannot make any statement about depression or how it has affected you, I can look back at all of the things I was involved with in my younger days and compare them to that which I do now. All I can say is wow! I have grown so much more solitary in nature that it's almost unbelievable. Also, I came to realize that having too many things going on at once was overwhelming and consequently, little was accomplished. Instead, I've learned to focus on one project at a time and I believe that it's bringing me better results.ReplyDelete
So, while some of the changes in your life may have come about as a result of depression, you might want to consider that some might just be a part of the maturing process and dare I say, contentment? You do seem quite happy in your relationships and surroundings. These things will slow down a person's impulses somewhat, bringing him/her to a place where it's wonderful to simply enjoy the moment.
My default state is quite energetic, and I have to keep busy to keep sane, otherwise I pour that energy into the kind of negative thinking that drags me back down. I have never, though, been a group-socialisng-type-person - two other people at once to deal with is about my comfortable maximum. Most of my hobbies - even archery - are solitary pursuits, especially the arts and crafts type ones. I like being outside, but I prefer being outside either on my own or with Raven, not being in town or with lots of friends or going out partying/clubbing much. I do, however, need a certain amount of variety and business to keep me interested and focused. One thing for more than an hour or two at most (even with breaks) will just have me bored. When I was studying music, I would practise instruments on rotation, in blocks of 45 minutes with a 15 minute re-charge in between, because dedicating a day to one instrument would send me silly. I can, if I'm really involved in a project, sacrifice whole days to it, but not for long before it's just too intense and focused. I'd like to do two of one kind of activity in the morning, three of another in the afternoon, and two of a third kind in the evening, that's the kind of schedule that can keep me both occupied and interested.Delete
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I have been in love with "Tea Time" since I was a little girl growing up drinking tea the way other kids drank soda! Both grandmothers were Irish and English so afternoon tea was a normal event at Nan's house…..Although I married an Italian, who drinks Espresso in the afternoon, I still kept my "Tea Habits"…..and keeping the tradition doesn't mean Afternoon Tea has to be over the top, as laid back as we are here in the country, my Country Style Afternoon Tea is simple but a tradition none the less….
Where did all this start? well Tea Time Magazine explains the origins of Afternoon Tea and the versatile Tea Tray…which may be the next collectible on my dish closet bucket list!
"……In the 19th century, the pairing of tea with a light snack to quiet the hunger between an early lunch and a late-night dinner became known as "afternoon tea." As the practice grew, so did the demand for elegant tea wares and serving pieces. The tiered tea tray came about as a convenient way to display delicate mini courses with an economical use of space. Situated at or near the center of the table and surrounded by teapots, cups, bowls, and spreads, the practical device allowed easy access to the food. Shaped like a pyramid and typically stacked with three plates, or tiers, the tray was an ideal way to accommodate scones, savories, and sweets simultaneously, giving guests an order in which the courses should be eaten. In the earliest years of the tea tray's history, the top tier was reserved for scones, which were kept warm by a silver warming dome. The second, or middle, plate held sweets like petits fours, marzipan, and cakes. The bottom tier was the serving station for simple and crustless sandwiches. In general, guests served themselves from the bottom tier first and worked their way to the top.
The silver dome has all but disappeared from modern tea wares, allowing scones to migrate to a lower tier and hostesses to vary the order. During afternoon tea, the accepted rule of thumb generally remains that the food is served from the bottom tier up. This emphasis on course order makes etiquette easy, as well as provides the aesthetic benefit of a full top tier throughout tea…"
…….A traditional Afternoon Tea has several courses: Scone Course / Savories Course / Sweets Course…..
So what better way to celebrate Autumn when it finally comes up the mountain? A country-style Afternoon Tea of course! Here are some of my thoughts on what I will serve and the atmosphere I want to create…..
I am thinking of following the lead from the above photo, and going with the Autumn Ambassador – Apples! Pairing them with delicious counterparts such as Gruyere' Cheese, Gouda, Country Ham, Pulled Pork, Arugula….are you hungry yet?
Let's see……..
Apple Cinnamon Walnut Scones
Apple Blue Cheese Scones
Crab & Gruyere Quiche
Marinated Pork with Angel Biscuits
Apple Stacks
Apple Pecan Bars
I am planning on hosting this Tea in the family room, gathering around the fireplace….maybe I can convince my guests to don chapeau's whilst still keeping the venue Countrystyle…. ….hmmmm, will have to confer with the Divine Ms. B on that one!
Autumn usually means my kitchen works overtime, and the entire house rocks with the aroma's of pies and beef stew. The dogs actually spend most of their time in the kitchen or in front of the fireplace…depending on where lunch is being served….
But for today….I can only wait patiently for Autumn to come knocking at the door, because right now its 92 degrees on the deck!
While you wait for Autumn, what will your kitchen be doing to keep cool? Mine will be on hiatus and the grill will be working overtime!
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Frankly Music Goes Back to Bach
The Frankly Music chamber music season begins this Monday night at a new venue.
The Frankly Music chamber music season begins with "Back to Bach" on September 29th, Monday at 7:00 p.m. They will perform their first two concerts at a new venue – Saint Paul's Episcopal Church.
Frank Almond has built a reputation for this series by combining guest artists with the best of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra players. The first concert features an ensemble of players playing two of JS Bach's Brandenburg Concertos (nos. 2 and 4). Written as a showpiece to impress a potential employer, each gem features diverse instrumental solos.
The trumpet solo in Brandenburg Concerto No 2 stands out. This part would be difficult for a flute to play; it's one of the most difficult trumpet parts ever written. Frank was able to entice MSO President and Executive Director (and former MSO trumpet first chair) Mark Niehaus to pull out his trumpet for the occasion. Recent MSO first chairs Sonora Slocum, flute and Katherine Young Steele, oboe are also featured.
Frequent guest violist, Nicolas Corda with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble and the Brooklyn Rider Quartet will also appear. He will join Frank Almond in a work by Bohuslav Martinu – Three Madrigals. The work allows a balanced duet that Almond calls, "seamless, like the Mozart duos." Almond continues, "It is uncommon to write brilliantly for each instrument if it's done right you are actually hearing more than two instruments sometimes in the mix of sonorities."
The program also includes a lovely transcription by Mozart, Prelude and Fugue in F for String Trio (the 4th in a set of six) of selections of Bach's keyboard masterpiece The Art of the Fugue.
The Frankly Music series returns to Saint Paul's on Monday November 24th for an all string concert featuring Richard Strauss and Mozart. The Strauss Metamorphosen version for septet offers a more transparent perspective than the full orchestra version. "In certain ways, I prefer it," Almond said. "It doesn't sound like a transcription. The dialogue is very clear – (allowing) nuance and shaping in the scoring and nimbleness of a small group."
Almond is looking forward to the larger east side venue which allows serving all Frankly Music patrons in a single evening. "I like the acoustics. It's a larger venue that still captures the intimacy of what we do."
The series returns to its long term west side location on the Wisconsin Lutheran College campus on Tuesday, February 10th. Almond selected works associated with the "Lipinski" Stradivarius. Almond has published a CD of such works. These choices may be the basis for a second CD. Frequent collaborator pianist William Wolfram returns. The concert features Robert Schumann's masterwork Piano Quartet, Op 47. The organizing principle for the program is stretched a bit to accommodate the quartet. There is near certainty that Karol Lipinski played his violin at soirees at the Schumann household. A rarely played Sonata in B minor for Violin and Piano (1878) by Amanda Röntgen-Maier fits the program because her son once owned the "Lipinski."
The final program in the series Monday May 8th at Wisconsin Lutheran College will feature the Aeolus Quartet, a new young group currently the Graduate Resident String Quartet at the Julliard School. They will play Debussy's String Quartet and a work by Stravinsky. They will join pianist Winston Choi and Almond for a major work by Chausson, Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet. This is Choi's first appearance in the Frankly Music series, although he has performed frequently in Milwaukee since joining the faculty at Roosevelt University at Chicago.
Details for the September 29th concert: St. Paul's Episcopal Church is located at 914 E Knapp St in downtown Milwaukee.Tickets may be purchased at the door ($35) or in advance through the Frankly Music website ($30). Student tickets are available for $10. Or take advantage of the new Frankly Music Friends membership program: Pay $50, then purchase tickets for family and friends (up to 10) at 20% off. Discounts apply to CD's and t-shirts as well. (Apply your savings to a tax-free donation to Frankly Music to sustain this fine series.)


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On a technical level, the pink stuff is the bridge between white and red wine. But that's not important. What you really need to know is this: Rosé is less a wine and more a life philosophy. It's like if red wine chilled out, literally and figuratively, because like revenge, it's best served cold. It's why rosé is best suited for backyards, lazy Sundays and sleeve-optional gatherings of any kind.
But Seriously. What Is It?
All right, fine. Clearly, you're not going to worship at the Church of Rosé without asking questions. Since you must know, any of your favorite red wine grapes can be used to create the pink drink. The difference is that rosé wines ferment while touching the grape skins for a few hours, as opposed to days or weeks for red wines. Grape skin gives wine its color, so cutting the exposure short is what causes the pink hues. The chill vibes that come with rosé remain an inexplicable gift from the pink god, though.
How Is Rosé Made?
As with many beverages of the spirited variety, the method varies by country. For instance, the French make it differently than the Italians, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give both a try.
In some cases, rosé actually starts out as red wine. Charcoal is used to bleach much of the color from the wine, rendering it much paler in comparison, so it appears like other rosés on digital store shelves.
Believe it or not, rosé can also be considered a green product. Not because of its color, obviously, but because of how it's sometimes produced. Winemakers often remove some of the color from their red wines and use the leftovers for rosé instead of discarding it. If you drink rosé, you might be imbibing a recycled product. Pat yourself on the back.
Where Is Rosé Made?
Most rosés come from France or Italy, though you can also find rosé from the good ol' US of A. The French region of Provence produces much of the world's rosé, including communes in the Cotes de Provence AOC and Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC. Darker rosés often come from the Bandol AOC in Provence — they're great if you like a little bit of spice in your glass.
The Loire Valley is another French destination for delectable rosés. Wines that come from this region are often co-fermented with both red and white grapes, which produces the signature rosé color.
If you prefer Italian wines, you can find rosés from the Abruzzo and Occhio di Pernice regions. Other European countries that produce rosés include Switzerland, Germany and Spain, though you can also find a few select vintages from Austria. In the States, you might see wines labeled as blush — it's just a rose by another name.
What Should You Eat With Rosé Wine?
A glass of rosé improves every aspect of your life, so why would food of any kind be different? It's not. But, if we had to choose a few standouts, we'd go with these: pasta salad, charcuterie, fish tacos and gazpacho. If you're planning an elegant meal, rosé provides an excellent choice to pair with your entrée. Taste the wine first to test its weight and notes.
For instance, a light, crisp rosé pairs well with fish, such as salmon and tilapia, as well as chicken and turkey dishes. Meanwhile, darker rosés often work best in place of a red wine. Try serving them with Italian foods coated in red sauces to give the entire meal more flavor. A rosé with fruity notes pairs perfectly
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The Nepal Consulate in Victoria wishes to inform you with utmost regret that former Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala breathed his last in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He succumbed to complications arising from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and pneumonia. He was 77.
Koirala was elected Prime Minister of Nepal on February 10, 2014, having entered politics in 1954. He was also the former president of the Nepali Congress party.
Nepal is currently in mourning. The nation has lost a loyal statesman, an astute politician and a veteran party worker. His demise has left an irreparable loss and a deep void in the world of politics.
On behalf of the Nepalese community in Victoria, the Nepal Consulate offers its deepest condolences to the Government of Nepal and the people of Nepal on this sad occasion.
A condolence book will be opened at the Consulate Office and is available for the members of the community and representatives of foreign consulates to sign.


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Last week in Porcelana Park we hosted the first SaaS Tech meetup and thus started a series of meetings on software as a service tools and API platforms intended to make e-commerce software development faster.
SaaS Tech Meetup
The first talk presented by Błażej Andraszyk described Stripe. Not only did he run through the most popular features but also presented one of the beta option - Managed Accounts.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/voucherify/build-payments-in-minutes-with-stripe-60489506
The second talk was a guide through a real life scenario with Twilio. Tomasz Pindelshowed us how to leverage Twilio's simple API and reasonable charing policy to quickly support your product with SMS and Voice capabilities.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/voucherify/programmable-communications-with-twilio
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Rarely am I at the river in the afternoon, but yesterday my worries for our sick kitty (now much improved) postponed my morning excursion. So I went at midday, hoping but not expecting to see any horses or eagles. Sometimes, just the sound of the water and the colors and scents of the warm desert are gifts enough.
But when I went to my lookout spot for an eagles' nest, I could see a Baldie sitting down in the tree where its nest was collapsed by a fierce storm last spring.
It's a bit of a hike to get to the spot where this photo was taken, and there was no guarantee that the eagle would stay put, but it seemed worth a try. There have been many mornings lately when I've seen both eagles atop this tree, but this was the first time I'd seen one back down in the nest location.
So I hiked to & from vantage points along the river and took photos from a variety of angles. The nest perimeter zone across the river is closed by law from December through June, but I would never enter it when the eagles are present at any time of year, for fear of disturbing their home territory. So all my eagles' nest photography is shot long-zoom & cropped, and thus not super sharp -- a small tradeoff for getting to observe this beautiful pair.
What I was photographing (basically aiming at a white blob with a smaller yellow spot above the dark shadow of the nest) proved, when I finally saw the photos on the computer, to be both eagles in their nest.
Clearly, they have already been at work rebuilding what was a badly collapsed nest structure. I'm told they have nested in this tree for at least 6 or 7 years, and apparently they are staying put for the upcoming nesting season, which is very happy news indeed.
It will be exciting to watch them (from very afar) over the coming months. The devotion of wild creatures to raising their young is amazing, and I hope their efforts will be rewarded with two healthy eaglets.


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Tv On the radio
I have, for some reason, only heard Staring at the Sun. But I like it.
Recommendations for albums/song downloads please!
wolf like me
best single of last year....possibly.
off Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes is a safe bet. And Return To Cookie Mountain for that matter. It's all safe! Dreams off Desperate...is tasty.
lots of people seemed to like this:
all four tracks are taken from Return To Cookie Mountain, which I think is the better of their albums..
I hope they tour over here again this year.
Download 'Dreams'
for it is pure genius.
Wolf like me is ace too.
Infact, anything of their two albums is a surefire winner.
I recommend the version of dreams
with trent reznor on vocals. I know its on youtube, not sure about mp3. It's brilliant.
But yes: dreams, king eternal, bomb yourself, wolf like me, dry drunk emperor, province, wash the day and let the devil in are my ESSENTIAL TVOTR tracks. And I love them baaaaaaaaaad.
i think theyre MASSIVELY
overrated. but staring at the sun is a superb song, by far their best.
i havent
and i still know he's WRONG!
hes well wrong
if they were properly rated they'd get fratellis/snow patrol levels of mass exposure. and no, staring at the sun is not the best song
cookie mountain was probably my favourite album of last year, and desperate youth was one of my favourites of whatever year it came out. superb lyrics, magical harmonies, incredible music.. what more do you want?
my only problem with them is i don't like how they end their albums. i find the last couple of tracks on both lps to be amongst the weakest, and think they're drawn out far beyond whats required. still nowhere near bad though
no, i havent seen them live.
but i can imagine i would quite like them then. big wall of sound etc.
just one top tune after the other.
it was seeing them live
that convinced me. they were incredible.
I've downloaded wolf like me. Tis.....OK. Listened to it a few times but it's not really struck me as anything special.
I'll give it a while........you people are usually right about music and that.
It's just an incredible song.
The guitar. The backing vocals. The breakdown. Ah, come on!
For some reason,
my fave TVOTR song is 'Ambulance' from the 'Desperate Youth' album - the lack of instrumentation makes it actually more like a poem or mantra, but the lyrics are amazing.
I also love 'I Was A Lover', the opening track from their last album.
Although 'Wolf Like Me' is a grower, I personally don't think it's one of their best...
Ambulance is amaaaaaazing
as is a lot of the rest of Desperate Youth, but I think Cookie Mountain is massively, massively overrated. I've listened to it so many times now having had people tell me to give it a second chance, and each time I've just found it really dull. Could have something to do with the fact that Wolf Like Me, in being so fast-paced and exciting, was quite detached from the rest of the album, and so, as the lead single, set something of a wrong tone, which has made it difficult for me to listen to the album without wanting it to be something it really isn't.
The live version
they do of Ambulance with dave doing Human Beatboz and Jaleel playing guitar is seriously moving - it literally made me cry at ATP last year... I was quite drunk, and going through some shit at the time, but it was just incredible!!!
give the Young Liars EP
a listen... its great. The title track is a tune and half.
Also, it ends on a great Pixies cover
young liars EP
is basically the Definitive TVotR... 5 songs. All incredible.
still re-living Reading Festival last year... oh my god.
download return to cookie mountain
its amazing
I could wax on about these dudes all day and all night. I love everyting they've done. To me, they are a VERY VERY special band. So much soul it's incredible.


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A love letter written by a math teacher..
My Dear Sweetheart,
Yesterday, I was passing by your rectangular house in trigonometric lane.
There I saw you with your cute circular face, conical nose and spherical eyes, standing in your triangular garden.
Before seeing you, my heart was a null set but when a vector of magnitude (likeness) from your eyes at a deviation of theta radians made a tangent to my heart, it differentiated.
My love for you is a quadratic equation with real roots, which only you can solve by making good binary relation with me.
The cosine of my love for you extends to infinity.
I promise that I should not resolve you into partial functions but if I do so, you can integrate me by applying the limits from zero to infinity.
You are as essential to me as an element to a set.
The geometry of my life revolves around your acute personality.
My love, if you do not meet me at parabola restaurant on date 10 at sunset, when the sun is making an angle of 160 degrees, my heart would be like a solved polynomial of degree 10.
With love from your higher order derivatives of maxima and minima, of an unknown function.
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Elephants swim… can you believe that??
Last night, I watched a program called Swimming Elephants on Animal Planet. It was about elephants in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The elephants in the island are used to pull heavy logs in the forests and they swim through the sea to reach the nearby island for work. Incredible isn't it??
Watch this interesting video…
In less than 48 hours, 25 serial bomb blasts have taken place in two of India's major cities killing nearly 30 people and injuring hundreds. Yesterday it was in Bangalore and today, it is Ahmedabad. Nearly 16 blasts have taken place in Ahmedabad alone and most of the bombs have been planted in cycles. Four of the 16 blasts took place in hospitals. Though the blasts were of low intensity, it has created a huge amount of fear among the people. All of a sudden, India has become one of the unsafe places to live. All these blasts took place in a span of 70 minutes and it is said that all the blasts took place in communally sensitive areas. The blasts were similar to those that took place in Bangalore yesterday.
Amidst these attacks, the most painful or rather shameful thing is that politicians have started playing their games pointing fingers at each other. News channels are competing each other to get the edge over the other in reporting the news. A group called HuJI has taken responsibility for the blasts. It is always the innocent people who take the brunt of the terrorist attacks. The prime reason for these types of attacks is not because of the lack of security systems or infrastructure but the infiltration of corrupt practices in each and every system of the society that is taking a heavy toll.
Update: Death toll increased to 46; live bombs found in Surat also; 18 live bombs defused in Surat – 29/07/2008
Pothys, the Aalayam of Silks, has been our favorite dress store for the past four years or so. Earlier, we used to purchase from Jeyachandran's (only for a very brief period) braving huge crowds in and outside the shop. Then we tried in Pothys, and since then, it has become our family dress store. Pothys offers lot of varieties and it's worth the money; the ambience is fantastic and it has lot of space that can handle peak seasons comfortably (relatively better to other stores). The main feature is the customer service. The sales people are patient enough and they do not grumble or say "no stock sir" – which we normally hear in Saravana Stores. Even we tried in other stores like Sree Krishna Collection, Kumaran Silks, Nalli Silks, RMKV, Saravana Stores….mhm..nothing can beat Pothys.
Note: For this Aadi sale, they are giving fruits and vegetables as gifts for the purchases you make – creative thought and a nutritious one too
Meaning – I AM NOT HERE TO ROB THE BANK, ALL I WANT TO SAY IS I DON'T WANT ANY CREDIT CARD OR LOAN FROM YOUR BANK PLZ STOP CALLING ME………………………………………………………..


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News__ Jay Reatard
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Jay Reatard is widely known for his infamous stage antics and more recently attacking someone at one of his Toronto shows. Yeah, perhaps we get a late pass on sharing this one, but some of the hearty staffers had the chance to see him live the night following the event and we all made it out alive so we figured it wasn't that special. We'd go as far as saying that it was worth the risk of getting attacked. The good news, he will be on the road all summer long and is almost done recording the new record titled 'Watch Me Fall.' The record is due out on Matador records August 18th and the first track off of the LP has just been released on the Matador website.


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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Bridal Shower Cupcakes
OCCASION: Bridal Shower
FLAVOR: Funfetti
I made these mini cupcakes for a wedding shower in my neighborhood. Each flower uses a different tip. I'm new to icing roses, but they were really fun to play around with.
Maryland Terp Cake
OCCASION: Birthday
FLAVOR: Funfetti
My friend Maya recently started college at the University of Maryland. Her parents hired me to make a cake that they could bring up to her at school. This cake is based off of the UMD logo.
Beach Cake
OCCASION: Going-Away Party
FLAVOR: Vanilla Cake with Caramel Filling
My friend Alana was celebrating her going-away to college (in California) with a beach themed party. I used brown sugar for sand and fondant for all of the other decorations. For the bottom cake, I used a new cake pan that creates a heart-shaped cavity in the middle for fillings. We chose to fill the cake with a caramel icing mixture.
Topsy Turvy Cake
OCCASION: Birthday
FLAVOR: Yellow
So all last year, I promised my friend Ellen I would bake her a belated birthday cake to make up for missing her birthday over the summer. Well, a full year later, and her birthday was on the day she started college. So I realized that not only did I have to make up for last year's lack of cake, I had to make one for this year's birthday as well. I decided no one cake would do, so I combined her love of fashion and color to make a crazy, topsy turvy cake. The cake is three tiers tall and slanted each way so that it is still level at the top. I've seen these on TV all the time, and it was fun to try making one myself!
Lacrosse Cake 2
OCCASION: Lacrosse Team Party
FLAVOR: Chocolate
I was hired to make this cake by an Internet follower. The stick of the lacrosse is shiny because I used special silver shimmer powder on it. The only side effect of this was that I looked sort of like the Tin Man once I finished the cake. This is similar in style to my previous lacrosse cake, with a substitution of frosting instead of fondant for the strings to make it tastier as well as neater.
Club Penguin Cake
OCCASION: Birthday
FLAVOR: Oreo
So my friend, Chelsea, LOVES penguins. I decided to model her birthday cake after the cartoon images from the website/game Club Penguin. The pink sunglasses are an inside joke--I always keep a pair of neon pink sunglasses in my car for my passenger to wear while I drive.
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Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care has chosen its new chief executive officer, and his name should be familiar.
Chris Comeaux has accepted the position of president and CEO of the nonprofit organization near the campus of Blue Ridge Community College, Hospice announced Friday.
Comeaux previously served as CEO from May 2002 to July 2006. Since then, Comeaux worked with the Studer Covenant Alliance as vice president, coaching a variety of organizations nationwide on excellence in end-of-life care. The alliance coaches hospices from New York to Florida.
"Over the past year, our organization continued to grow stronger in many areas under the leadership of CEO Cherry Meier," said Adam Shealy, president of the Hospice board of directors. "We welcome Chris Comeaux back to the organization and look forward to continued growth."
Meier will remain president and CEO until Thursday. Comeaux will assume his position by the beginning of April.
"My wife and I are thankful to be given the opportunity to be a part of this community once again," Comeaux said. "I look forward to seeing Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care thrive and make an impact on our community for patients and families well into the future."
Comeaux answered questions about his return:
Q: Why are you coming back to Four Seasons?
A: In many ways, my dream job was helping hospices all over the country. However, the three biggest priorities in my life are my faith, my family, and then hospice. Traveling all over the country relegated me to being a weekend dad and husband, so obviously my life was out of balance. My wife and I spent quite a bit of time praying and talking about what we wanted for our family and for our life. I have come to appreciate that Henderson County is one of the finest places on the face of this earth. The hometown feel, the culture, the beauty of the mountains, the healthcare systems, and the wonderful people here make Henderson County one of the best places to live. When I was contacted by the board about the open CEO position, I told them my family and I were interested in moving back to our adopted hometown. Also, I have a deep love and sense of ownership in this wonderful end-of-life care organization that Jean Hoogstra founded so long ago. The organization is made up of some of the greatest people in healthcare. I am honored and humbled at the prospect of leading them again.
Q: Do you see a lot of challenges facing Four Seasons upon your return?
A: Cherry Meier did a good job at Four Seasons. There were several areas she had to focus on due to our dramatic growth before her arrival. I look forward to working with our team, and working with all our partners in the community -- the physicians, the hospitals, the area nursing facilities and area assisted living facilities. Our goal is to ensure that we offer the best hospice and palliative care services to everyone in our area who needs it. Therefore, we will have to focus on our quality, our people, the services we provide, our financial stability, and meeting our mission. That will keep us quite busy, but I look forward to the challenges.


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"If your open up your ears for five seconds, you'll know what to do."
"…great wine isn't enough – customer service and genuine customer relationships remain the heart and soul of who we are. When asked about the future, we explain that our new inspirations come from our customer's constructive advice and embracing new technologies as they evolve to provide ever clearer, and more pertinent communications with those that trust in us."
Very wise words from David and Colleen Topper, the owners of Goosecross Cellars in Napa, CA.A few weeks ago, Kate and I attended their 25th anniversary gala dinner. David is deeply involved in social media. You'll find him on Twitter, Facebook, and even BackType. He always has a pulse on what people are saying about Goosecross. Their words highlight Goosecross's dedication to customer service. This, more than anything else is why I proposed to Kate at Goosecross, why we're wine club members, and why we were celebrating their anniversary with them. (Their Howell Mountain Cabernet is another good reason 🙂 ).
Many thanks to David, Colleen, Nancy, Jose, and the rest of the Goosecross staff for inviting us to the celebration. We look forward to drinking Goosecross wine for years to come.
If you're planning a trip to Napa, make sure to stop at Goosecross!
Nancy is pouring wine before the main event.
Nancy, the barrel thief. We got tastes straight from the barrel.
Delicious dinner. First time seeing a "Kate Agarwal" table card.
David and Colleen gave great speeches.
Staff photos.
Kate wants to dance. Or go home. I can't tell.


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"Looking for work, huh?" The short heavyset man said from behind the bar. He rested one hand on the bar and the other on his hip as he took in deep breaths like he had just finished a race. "Who's your employer now?" The boss got out.
"Unemployed at the moment." Michael started. "I used to run with Rory and Rob — Jennifer. Just got back into town and could use some extra work."
"You look like Frank," the man said in an almost nostalgic tone, "the good years, I knew him pretty well. You must've got balls like your old man, never thought I'd live to see this day. I actually figured you were dead too."
"Nah, after everything went down, I had enough of this city. Just as well people thought I was never coming back." Michael confessed.
"So first your pops, your crew, and then your brother?!" The paunchy man said pulling out a handkerchief and dabbing his wet forehead. "I can't blame you for wanting a fresh start."
"Yeah, well, Frank drank himself to death, completely lost it at the end." Michael offered. "I tried to protect Rory and Rob, but they had their own demons. My brother was supposed to come stay with me, just couldn't hold on."
Michael didn't mind this little trip down memory lane, but he was there for a reason. He kept his eye on the goon reading the paper sitting at his periphery. He noticed that the burly man had taken an interest in their conversation. Michael knew that these were dangerous men, the type that could smile in your face while sticking a knife in your back. He needed to proceed cautiously.
Glancing over Michael's shoulder, the aging barkeep seemed to make eye contact with someone and gave a quick nod. "Well, alright then, kid, we don't want to keep the man upstairs waiting."
"I'm ready, sometimes I feel like I'm living on borrowed time anyway." Michael said trying to anticipate the next minutes; this was the moment of truth.
"Not the big boss in the sky." The man said from behind bar laughing as his plump jowls moved like a waterbed. "But you might as well left your rosary at home. There's only one person here who gets to decide your fate now."
Suddenly from behind, Michael was towered over by the man he had made earlier; a gorilla-sized hand now grasped Michael's shoulder. Michael studied the bar boss one last time for any clues as to what was going to happen next. "Take a walk with my friend, here." The boss commanded with fixed eyes. "Good luck." He said turning away, slightly breaking the tension. Michael got up and followed the bullnecked thug.
By the time they reached the elevator and had gotten in, just as the doors were about to close, another husky man in a dark suit stepped in. When the doors closed, the first man turned to Michael and delivered a short uppercut to Michael's mid-section. The man hadn't said a word, but absorbing the sudden blow and folding over in pain, Michael figured that they weren't hired for their linguistic abilities and right now Michael was short on words himself.
"Fuck you, too." Michael mustered up as the second goon pushed him against the wall and began a rough search of him. The elevator chimed as they settled on an upper floor and doors opened.
With one guy leading in front and the other following Michael, the three men walked down a short hall adorned with large paintings and ornate lighting fixtures. They proceeded through a heavy door into a room with gorgeous women lounging in skintight dresses and draped in dazzling jewelry. A few men were off in a corner smoking and talking amongst one another. Making eye contact with a woman possessing piercing blue eyes, Michael slowed his step to take in the room before the thug behind him nudged him forward.
Stepping through a second door, Michael was lead into a large room that resembled a conference room. A massive wooden table was at its center, surrounded by great, leather chairs. At the end of the table a man shouted out, "Michael, come!" The floor-to-ceiling windows flooded the room with light momentarily blinding Michael and all he could make out was a dark silhouette and a row of sparkling white teeth. Michael took a deep breath and forced a smile as he walked forward.


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When it comes to having a strong online presence that attracts new business, you've got to invest in professional web design.
I don't say this because it is a service we offer, but because it is essential to establishing your brand identity online and creating an online space where potential customers want to do business with you.
Your website says a lot about your company. It tells potential customers:
- How much you care about the products or services you provide
- How much you care about their user experience
- How much you care about staying current and setting trends
Quality web design instills confidence in potential clients—reassuring them that they've chosen a quality company to do business with. A poorly designed website can turn people off fast…and they may never give your business a second chance.
First impressions matter.
As you research ways that you can get more business from the web, do not overlook the importance of good web design when considering SEO, PPC, social media marketing and other online marketing tactics.
Remember, your website is the face of your company online. It is the first thing new customers will see and serves as the basis from which people make judgments about whether or not they will spend money on your products or services.


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Re: File handles - there must be a better wayby stephen (Priest)
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Leaving hundreds of filehandles open is probably a bad idea. I'm assuming that you're leaving them open in order to read them line-by-line. However, there are more scalable ways of doing that.
You can get the current position of the file read buffer with:
And you can go to that file position with:
If you keep track of your position in each file, you can open one file at a time and still read through hundreds of files line-by-line. For example, here's a code snippet that reads through and prints out a cross-section of a bunch of different files, but still only opens one file at a time:
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October 2, 2016
In this Sunday's Gospel, plants are metaphors to express the growth potential of faith: "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you." (Luke 17) Of course the increase of faith is about our faith in God, but mustard seeds, mulberry trees, and the sea are somehow part of the world of faith. In fact, we could ask ourselves, what our faith, our life, even our urbanized lifestyle, would be without the plants, trees, animals, water… The awareness of the crucial place of nature and ecology in our lives continues to grow. Environmental Spirituality aims at creating a deepened awareness of the importance of our climate, our natural context, our human biotope.
This Sunday, October 2, Julia Johnson will introduce this concept of Environmental Spirituality, announcing a Bible Study and related movie series. She will speak during the 9am service, at the 10am Sunday Forum and during the 11am service.
On a related note, from the office of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Water Is a Gift: Respect It, Protect It
The planned 1,172 mile Dakota Access Pipeline could transport up to 500,000 barrels of oil per day in dangerous proximity to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their precious water supply: the Missouri River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved construction of the pipeline along this route, and the Standing Rock Sioux argue that the Corps failed to complete a full environmental assessment of the project before commencing construction. In April 2016, the Standing Rock Sioux initiated a protest effort to protect their water rights and the sacred burial ground that the pipeline would traverse, and they later sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for failing to properly consult their tribe.
As the court case awaits resolution, the protests continue. Last weekend, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry traveled to North Dakota to stand with "protectors" at the Sacred Stone Camp, and he invites us to join him in solidarity with the Sioux through advocating to policymakers for responsible water stewardship and the indigenous rights of the Standing Rock Sioux.
You can stand with Presiding Bishop Curry and the Standing Rock Sioux by contacting your members of Congress and urging a complete environmental assessment of the pipeline that includes potential impacts of the project on the tribal reservation and honors obligations expressed in the treaty with the Standing Rock Tribe.
Take action, click here and urge your members of Congress to address this critical matter of eco-justice today!


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Buying a new coupe often starts with determining what kind of car the driver wants. A high performance sports coupe can be quite expensive, while a mid-range coupe may be less expensive and even roomier. It helps to make a list of priorities, as well as a list of features the driver wants, needs, and can't live without. Narrowing one's search down to a few models can be done by eliminating new coupe models that are out of the buyer's price range, inadequate for meeting the driver's needs for space or performance, and so on.
Once the search for a new coupe has been narrowed down, it is important to do as much research as possible about the few models left on the list. The buyer should try to find out warranty information, any recalls that have been made on the vehicle, performance specifications, and so on. This research will help the buyer understand more about the car when he or she goes to test ride the vehicle, and it can even help the buyer negotiate a better purchase price with the dealership.
The test drive and inspection is perhaps the most important step when buying a new coupe. The buyer should take note of the features included with the car, such as heated seats, premium leather seats, cruise control, CD and mp3 players, and so on. The buyer should also take note of the components included with the new coupe, including tires, engine components, suspension, braking systems, and so on. Some models of cars come with different trim options, meaning the specific components and features can vary according to the price range of the vehicle. It is important to take note of what the buyer gets for his or her money, and to decide on upgrades accordingly.
During the test drive of the new coupe, the driver will need to pay attention to many things at once, so if at all possible, it is best to take an extended test drive through different driving conditions. The driver should pay attention to handling and steering capabilities, braking efficiency, and the speed and torque of the car. He or she should also take note of the overall comfort level of the car's interior. Many coupes feature only two front seats, while others feature a small back seat as well. The driver should be sure to test out the back seat after the test drive for comfort and functionality.
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