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Tapi Carpets and Floors have a vision to inspire a new generation of aspirational shoppers. They've moved away from the tired fittings, dusty carpet rolls and heavy sample books that burden the high street. Instead Tapi Carpets offer bright and open stores which are packed full of refreshing displays to capture the imagination of every customer who walks through their doors. Buying carpets, laminate or vinyl flooring has never been so inspiring.
It's amazing to learn that this innovative company only began during the summer of 2015, when they opened their flagship store in Tooting, London. Since then, Tapi Carpets have opened a whopping 45 stores and will be introducing another 28 by the end of 2016.
This hugely ambitious expansion plan hasn't gone unnoticed. Tapi Carpets have recently been selected as a Finalist for the Retail Week Tech and EComm Awards 2016 within the category 'IT Team of the Year'. Others shortlisted alongside them include Tesco, Screwfix, Asos and Aldi.
The award category recognises Tapi's highly successful IT and communications systems that were implemented during their large-scale store roll-out. Welcomm Communications were Tapi Carpets' chosen supplier to install phone lines in over 40 stores, based on them offering a reliable and scalable solution in the form of a hosted phone system. The ambitious task required a lot of hard work from Welcomm's support team and in-house engineers. They were challenged to organise every part of the installation process around painters and electricians, whilst keeping to the unwavering store opening dates. Tapi Carpets have acknowledged that Welcomm were a vital part of the roll-out process so have therefore included them as finalists also for the Tech and EComm Awards.
This is a real-life example of how business partnerships are key to achieving success for all parties involved. Welcomm showed their gratitude by being responsive, flexible and providing a quality solution alongside a reassuring contingency plan. In return, Tapi Carpets continue to be loyal to Welcomm and have shown their appreciation by giving them recognition through the Awards.
This relationship will continue to develop, with both companies standing side by side at the award ceremony taking place on the 14th September in London. An exciting evening where both companies can celebrate the well-earned fruits of their labour.


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Names: Raj and Hug
Age: Hug (the dog) is three.
Breed: Hug is a Rottweiller-German shepherd mix.
Encountered: In a trailer park in Norfolk, Virginia.
Backstory: I was taking Ace for his after dinner walk, when — as we passed through a parking lot, behind a mobile home park — a car slowly pulled up alongside us.
"He looks just like my dog," the driver, speaking in a thick Indian accent, said. "He lives right over there," he added, pointing at a mobile home that backed up to the parking lot.
He introduced himself as Raj, and we talked for five minutes as he petted Ace, who'd stuck his nose through the open car window.
After Raj pulled away, I circled the block, and walked back along busy Military Highway, headed to my Motel 6.
From out of nowhere, Raj pulled up alongside me again, this time with his daughter in the passenger seat. He stopped his car in the traffic so she could meet Ace, through the window, as well. Then he insisted I come see his dog.
"I'll meet you there in two minutes," he said as a long line of cars backed up behind him.
I went back to my room, grabbed my camera and returned to the mobile home park. As Ace and I walked up to his home, Hug came out, pulling the slightly built Raj behind him.
Ace and Hug hit it off fine. And they are remarkably similar in appearance — same mascara eyes, same floppy ears, same curly tail.
They both enjoyed some water and treats, supplied by Raj's wife. She works at a nearby McDonalds. Raj, who moved to the U.S. 30 years ago from New Delhi, used to work at a McDonalds and drove a limousine until he got sick. He can't work anymore, his wife explained.
Raj and his family adopted Hug from a local shelter about two years ago. Raj says he has always had dogs and can't imagine life without one.
He shook hands with Ace before we left and gave him a prolonged hug.
"I love dogs too much," he said. "Yes, I love dogs too much."

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Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Poppy stamps park
9 comments:
- Robin said...
What an amazing card! I love it! Thanks for playing along with us at CWWC and good luck! Hugs, Robin
- 21 September 2016 at 03:47
- Unknown said...
This is an awesome card! Love all the details! Thank you for joining us this week at LRW.
- 21 September 2016 at 04:02
- Isobel said...
Great card thanks for joining us at crafting from the heart good luck x
- 22 September 2016 at 06:34
- Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...
Thank you for joining us at One Stitch At A Time with your fabulous and different treatment of a birthday card.
Jennie DT xx
- 22 September 2016 at 14:55
- Olga Direktorenko said...
LOVE this spring park scene! It makes me want to get inside there. Great job!
- 23 September 2016 at 10:19
- Catie Cuddles said...
Stunning card. Love it. And the story behind it made me giggle. Thanks for joining us at Craft your passion challenges. Hope to see you again soon. Happy crafting! Catherine x DT
- 24 September 2016 at 09:32
- Poppet said...
What a great scene card you have made Julye. I'm sure your brother will laugh at the memory when he opens it.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us at Crafting When We Can Challenges. :-) xx
- 24 September 2016 at 20:35
- pam said...
Love the park scene you have created.
Thanks for joining us over on Poppystamps challenge blog.
Pam x
- 26 September 2016 at 21:31
- Sue McRae said...
What a delightful scene! This card would be a joy to get in the mail (love that it folds flat). Thanks for playing along with us at Poppystamps.
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I've been coming across all kinds of music videos and posts lately about unexpected places we find or are inspired to create music, unusual interpretations or use of music, and just raw musical talent, both in plain view and hidden in surprising places/people.
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I took piano for years and while I'm slowly descending further and further into "out of practice", I still like to plink away at the keyboard when no one's listening. I've even been known to sing, though the comments and accompaniments in the background have become rather cacophnous as the dog population in our house has increased.
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But I grew in a home with music, thanks to the interests and genetic gifts of my parents, and though I myself have only a fraction of their musical talents, I have just enough to know what I'm lacking. So when I come across incredible and unexpected music, be it quirky, cute, or glorious, I feel a deep appreciation for the gift of music. Thought I would share some of those encounters with you from time to time because there is, after all, music all around us.
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Sometimes it's the actual music that amazes- either the composition or the talent of the performer, sometimes the effects of music. Sometimes it's the attempts at music, or maybe it's what music is actually doing right in front of our eyes and ears that we can't see or don't notice that is captivating. The video below is an example of music, or in this case the musical instrument, doing what we know it does but we are able to see it from a new perspective. Hope you enjoy.


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Very few hobbies are as peaceful and rewarding as gardening. Gardening enthusiasts view it as a creative outlet in which they color their backyard in lush vegetation and bright flowers. Growing dazzling flowers, foliage, fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be accomplished in suburban backyards, large acres of farmland, or even the limited space of urban apartments. How you decorate your garden, backyard and home exterior is only limited to your imagination.
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Preventing Animals From Entering Your GardenDeterring animals is one of the best uses for a fence. Below are some tips to consider when fencing your garden. In all applications, the fence fabric can be placed belowground for added protection against burrowing animals.
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So I have a 7 year old and God surprised my husband and I by blessing us with a new baby. Didnt find out I was pregnant till I was 5 1/2 mo preggers. So talk about surprised. When I found out I was gonna have another baby i wanted to make a crib set not purchase one or use the one from the first baby (winnie the Pooh). Since we didnt want to find out what we were having I went with with a neutral yellow with polka dots. Fell in love with the fabric and Bought several yards and went to town. Ended up with a crib skirt, curtains, changing pad cover, boppy cover, accent pillow, pouf, elephant and used the scraps to make a quit. Love how everything turned out. Hope you like
My adorable son showing off his blanket
The quilt
Close up of the quilt
Boppy Cover
Accent pillow for rocking chair
Elephant pillow
Crib skirt was long enough for the mattress to be up all the way and havent shortened it yet
Took two basket that used to be winnie the pooh took the lining out and used it for a pattern.
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The Kenyan public is officially hot and bothered.Last monday Kenya practically stood still after the Police horrendously tear-gassed schoolchildren who were protesting over a playground. The children were accompanied by teachers and activists who were demonstrating after a wall had been erected around the grounds over the recently concluded Christmas holiday. The main issue surrounding the protest was that the grounds had been illegally grabbed by a nearby hotel to be used as a car park when according to legal documents it belonged to the school. The official tone by the government has been to raise questions as to why the children were there in the first place, suspend the police officers who issued the order for tear gas canisters to be released. Additionally the National Lands Commission and the Lands Ministry have been tasked to investigate how and why the wall went up in the first place.
From where I am standing there is nothing right about this situation at all. Activists who organized the protest indeed should not have used children or rather they should have stopped the children from being involved for their own safety. The Kenyan police especially recently has becoming more and more violent at protests and they should have used this information prudently. The activists are not the parents of those children and had no right to put them in harm's way, even if it was not their intention they were well aware that it was probable. On the other side of the coin the fact that the children were not meant to be there does not make it acceptable for the police to use teargas on them or the other protests. Kenya promulgated a new constitution in 2010 that legalizes free assembly and peaceful demonstrations, if this document means anything to the authorities then the violence should not have taken place at all. The biggest question here is why was this particular protest so important to the state that the police had to get involved?
Kenya has a dark history of land grabbing and impunity where state officials use their positions in government for personal gain. Whether this was the case at this particular playground no one really knows. What is indisputably unforgivable is that the fact that the police fired teargas canisters at children whether or not they were protesting, some as young as 6 years of age. The Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has come out strongly to condemn the actions of the Police, and the hotel that grabbed the land. Again whether these offenders will face real retribution is anyone's guess.
Here at Inspire Afrika we sympathize with the children of the school who were injured during this day. It is our deep prayer that it never happens again.
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Overwatch has become one of the most popular sensations in the gaming industry and its showing no sign of slowing down.
Blizzard recently announced that their active playerbase has crossed the 35 million mark, and now we know that the players are fairly dedicated too.
Activision Blizzard bigwig Tim Kilpin spoke with MCVUK.com, and while the interview covered the whole breadth of the joint company's library, some interesting statistics were shared about Overwatch specifically.
The average Overwatch player spends at least 2 hours in Blizzard's vision of the future, popping ults and not spending time on the payload.
Naturally, some players only have time to log on during the weekends, while highly dedicated fans spend many more hours playing daily. This number seems to be accurate for the majority, and compared to other AAA titles, it's a damn good rate.
Kilpin cited the constant stream of free updates as one of the reasons, and we're inclined to agree.
While popularity and quality are what matter most in keeping your players hooked, with the ridiculously oversaturated contemporary entertainment industry, companies are vying for the time and attention of their audiences, and novelty has become one of the main factors.
While Blizzard prefers focusing on quality over quantity while other multiplayer games add tiny bits of content every week, the stream of new maps and heroes has been steady since launch.
Changing the scenery with new maps definitely goes a long way to keep players coming back for more, as well as wooing those who may have drifted away to return, however the new heroes are where the biggest draw lies.
Due to the extremely different playstyles of the heroes, Overwatch often feels more like a MOBA than an FPS. Typically, FPS games give you a choice of different guns. They may look different, have different stats and vary in efficacy, but they are still hunks of metal that accelerate smaller hunks of metal in the general direction of things you don't like.
The vast array of ability types the heroes of Overwatch boast (beyond their own assortment of hunks of metal that accele… you know the drill) almost make it feel like you're playing a whole new game with each and every one of them.
Playing as Reinhardt will be wholly different from playing as Reaper, which will again be wholly different from playing as Mercy, and so on.
Just recently Blizzard added a new hybrid damage dealer/healer to the game, the Talon geneticist Moira.
Moira is generally considered tough to master due to her atypical resource management, and all of her abilities have two versions which heal allies or hurt enemies depending on what you want to achieve. Before her, we got Doomfist, who is practically a 2D fighting game character transplanted into a first-person shooter, combos and all.
With each new hero being an entirely new and unique experience, players are bound to keep coming back to check out what's with the freshest content.
Peppering new maps and a dizzying amount of balance patches in between heroes, augmented by thematic events like Halloween Terror, ensures that there is always something new in the game. And by the time it loses the new-car-smell, something else is already around the corner.
The key, here, is that all of this DLC is free. The community isn't divided between those who pay and those who don't, a mistake many big-name AAA multiplayer games make. If you've bought the game, you can play all the heroes and maps as any other player can.
Overwatch continues to capture the imaginations of fans, streamers and cosplayers worldwide, and the game is seen in news headlines almost every other day, so this stint in the gaming industry's spotlight is no fleeting matter.
Blizzard's top team-based multiplayer shooter is destined to sit on the peak for a while longer.


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This day-long workshop took a panel-based approach to discussing
competition, convergence, and coordination in different areas of standards
development. During these discussions, attendees uncovered instances where
conflict and duplication in standards development have been intentional in
response to stakeholder needs, and unintentional due to lack of awareness of
existing standardization efforts. Workshop attendees also discussed tools to
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possible in their development.
Questions for the Panel:
Jim Pauley
Don Mays, Consumers Union
Amy Marasco, Microsoft
Marty Strauss,
Mary Saunders,
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Jamie Carroll,
JBC Law Group
Neil Bogatz, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Kathie Morgan, ASTM International
Claire Ramspeck, ASHRAE
Andy Updegrove, Gesmer Updegrove LLP
Lynne Gilbertson, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)
Karen Higginbottom, ISO/IEC JTC 1
Gordon Gillerman, NIST
Aimee T. McKane, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Bill Dupler, Building Official, County of Chesterfield, VA
Scott Colburn, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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{DIY chippy paint & a new seat}
I just recently did a guest post for Bemz {its a cover up} giving a run-down on one of our painting methods- you can check them out…Bemz covers & fabrics are crazy awesome. Anyway, I thought I would post it here too….because this beauty is for sale in our shop AND because I thought of some additional tips in hind sight that I wanted to share. I also realize this may be old news to some, but many of our Read More


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Body expert Nichola Joss on how to incorporate massages into your normal skincare routine
Massage is the buzz word for this week and making it part of your normal skincare routine is essential. The art of massaging is to incorporate it into every part of your regime - from body brushing to how you cleanse and how you moisturise. It improves circulation, which helps boost cell renewal, while also immediately improving the tone and texture of your skin.
In the morning before you shower spend just a minute and dry brush all over using a soft textured body brush (a hard brush will be too abrasive on the skin). Work your way inwards and upwards, so start with your hands and work up to shoulder. Likewise with your legs, start at the ankle and work upwards. Always work towards the heart as this increases circulation and energises your body. Dry brushing daily will also gently exfoliate and brighten skin.
Twice a week use an oil-based body scrub as this kind of formula will encourage you to really massage it in. If you're body brushing every day, use the scrub once a week.
Once you've body brushed, jump in the shower and opt for an oil-based shower gel (we recommend Sanctuary Spa), as this hydrates the skin and encourages you to keep massaging too. To help with your massage technique, read the Bazaar beauty team's 5 of the best at-home massagers.
Hair removal wise, I would always recommend epilating. If you start now, you'll be hair free for two weeks when you're away. I am a big fan of Braun's Wet & Dry Epilator because you can use it in the shower and as your skin is warm and the pores are open, it's less painful.


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We got there pretty early and there was a ton of people already there, after ordering we found out it was going to be a 30 minute wait, but it was well worth it.
The next 3 weeks in school we are studying bread and our test was on Baguettes and Pan Au Lait (basically a soft roll). The hard part was actually shaping them correctly, but I think mine came out okay.
We will be in breads for another 2 weeks and then we will start petit fours.
Black Swan was not playing, so we just stayed in and watched some Netflix movies. We watched the "Bounty Hunter" with Gerard Butler and Jennifer Anniston. The movie was OKAY, I am glad I didn't pay to see it in the cinema, but to kill a few hours it was fine. The gem of the night came from a classic 1984 cult classic called "Angel"
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Something new this way comes. I have often fiddled about with apps on my smart phone and tablet so thought that it might be a nice idea to share a few of my faves in a little mini series.
So my techno chum, read on for some cool creative apps!
The first that I would like to share with you is an app called Brushstroke by Code Organa
With Brushstroke you can turn your snaps into beautiful paintings in one touch.
Brushstroke is an app that takes your photographs and converts them into a painted style. I've shared some of those that I've created in the past but as an example, here is a shot of my mush in a painted state, some would say that this was better.
You can even get gifts printed and shipped from within the app which is fairly cool. I've tried this too and the service was excellent in my opinion.
There are many options within the app to choose from including different paint styles and the level at which they change the photo.
So if you are looking for a painted portrait of the family or the pooch, why not download Brushstroke – Code Organa and give it a go?


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COMCO fines banks for participating in Yen LIBOR / Euroyen TIBOR cartels
Bern, 21.12.2016 - The Competition Commission (COMCO) has closed its investigation against certain banks related to interest rate derivatives in yen with an amicable settlement and imposes total fines of approximately CHF 14.4 million.
COMCO found in the yen interest rate derivatives sector several distinct bilateral infringements of competition law, lasting between 1 and 10 months, in the period from 2007 to 2010. Four of the banks involved (Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan and Royal Bank of Scotland [RBS]) signed an amicable settlement, approved by the COMCO on December 5, 2016. COMCO imposed total fines of approximately CHF 14.4 million. The individual fines amount to CHF 3.779 million for Citigroup, CHF 5.027 million for Deutsche Bank, CHF 1.703 million for JPMorgan and CHF 3.926 million for RBS. COMCO decided to discontinue the proceeding against the Japanese banks Mizuho, Sumitomo Mitsui and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. The procedure continues against the banks HSBC, Lloyds, Rabobank and UBS, and against the Interdealer/Cash Brokers ICAP, RP Martin and Tullett Prebon. Furthermore, COMCO decided to discontinue the proceeding related to the Yen TIBOR benchmark against all parties.
The collusion in the Yen interest rate derivatives sector included discussions between traders of the participating banks on certain Yen LIBOR submissions. The traders involved also exchanged, on occasions, commercially sensitive information relating either to trading positions or to future Yen LIBOR submissions and in one of the infringements relating to certain future submissions for the Euroyen TIBOR (Tokyo interbank offered rate).
Interest rate derivatives (e.g. forward rate agreements, swaps, futures, options) are financial products, which are used by banks or companies for managing the risk of interest rate fluctuations. They derive their value from the level of a benchmark interest rate, such as the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) – which is used for various currencies including the Japanese yen.
COMCO's decision can be appealed to the Federal Administrative Court.
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Apropos of nothing, I'd like to talk about the best Scooby Doo monster: The Creeper. The Creeper was more than a guy in a Frankenstein's Monster costume and a bad Beatles wig. He was a guy in a Frankenstein's Monster costume and a bad Beatles wig who robbed the same bank, over and over again. Rather than put more guards into the bank, or post someone in the center of the vault, the bank manager accepted the most likely explanation of the robberies: the robber was a spectre.
I enjoy the Creeper for many reasons. His fashion sense (black turtleneck sweaters are always in style). His uneven eyes. But mostly, I like him for his call.
"Creeeeeeper. CREEEEEPUUUR!" *
It takes a special monster to yell his own name and be scary. You never saw Dracula jumping out at someone and yelling "DRACULA!" He'd be laughed at. And did anyone ever hear Freddy Kreuger or Jason Vorhees yell their own names while eviscerating teen victims?
Fast forward to 7:05 for the Creeper's appearance and yell. Also, enjoy the song "I'm in Love with an Ostrich" which accompanies the Creepers chase of The Gang.
*Note: My lifelong belief that he was yelling "Creeper" has been undone by Jaye Wells. Leave it to someone who refers to her son as "Spawn" to point out that the Creeper was actually yelling "Paper." Paper? Yeah, maybe he was just a writer. In fact, I think I like him even more because of that.


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Renowned bassist (is 'Jazz God' too strong a term?) Jeff Berlin has long been a fan of Markbass products. Bass players around the world already use his signature Jeff Berlin CMD 151 combo on gigs every night. Now there's a new option for students looking for a reliable combo, again at an affordable price and with the stamp of approval of Mr. Berlin himself. This model – again part of the Markbass Black Line – is made up of the exact same circuitry as the Little Mark 250 Black Line head with the addition of a single 200 watt 15" speaker. Berlin and Markbass designed the amp to meet the needs of Berlin's students at his Players School of Music in Florida, as evidenced by the nice big badge on the speaker grille.
So what can you expect from either of this low-cost, high- powered beasties? The heart of the system is a 250-watt analogue power amp and a solid-state preamp. There are two inputs – a balanced XLR input (great for acoustic instruments and signals processed via effects rigs) with an 100Kohm impedance and a regular 1/4" jack input with an impedance of 500Kohm. The controls are gain (from -80dB to +23dB range), a full suite of tone controls with up to 16dB of boost or cut at carefully selected frequencies (low – 40Hz, low mid – 360Hz, high mid – 800Hz, high – 10kHz) and two additional tone controls, which add an even greater level of flexibility. The VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) sits at 380Hz, and the VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator), which lives in the 250Hz-20Hz range; the VLE has the ability to remove 'modern' sounding frequencies that may be perfect for some styles but not for others, leaving behind a deliciously vintage patina.
Of course there's a master volume control as well, and since this is a solid-state design it doesn't particularly affect the overall tone of the amp; it just lets you tame the volume. There's a dedicated line out knob on the front of the amp (often you might expect this feature hidden on the back), and around the back you'll find the line out XLR jack, effect loop send (pre-EQ) and return, and the 1/4" Speakon speaker out. This bad boy cranks out 150 watts RMS at 8 ohm or 250 watts RMS at 4 ohm.
Without any additional compressors, limiters or tubes, the Players School Combo is very much a 'what you see is what you get' amp. It strikes the perfect balance between transparency and character. When I plugged in my Fernandes Jazz Bass copy – a bass with a lot of personality – the amp emphasised that bass's smooth attack, rich midrange and subdued treble. When I hit it with my Ibanez 5-string, the thunderous low-end, scooped mids and clear highs were powerfully abundant. And yet the VPF is great for fine-tuning the midrange character of the instrument, making my Fernandes sound more slap-friendly and my Ibanez more warm. A delight to play.
For more details on the range of Markbass products, head to cmcmusic.com.au.
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These eggs puff up into a mountain of foamy bubbles and turn deliciously crisp on the underside. Totally scrumptious.
250ml (1 cup) light olive oil 4 free-range organic eggs 4 tiny, dried bird's eye chillies, crushed Freshly ground black pepper 4 spring onions (green onions/scallions), trimmed and chopped 3 Tbsp chopped coriander (cilantro) 2 Tbsp crisp shallots Soy sauce for sprinkling
1 Heat the oil in a wok over a medium-high heat. Carefully break the eggs into a bowl, keeping the yolks intact. When the oil just starts giving off a slight haze, pour in the eggs. Let the egg whites form puffy bubbles, then gently spoon some hot oil over the yolks. Lower the heat and cook until the eggs are crisp on the bottom, and you can feel that the yolks have started to loose their wobbliness (you can cook them longer if you want the yolks firmer).
2 Lift out the puffy egg cakes with a large slotted spatula and drain briefly on a plate on crumpled paper towels.
3 Dish the eggs onto a large plate or plates, sprinkle with chillies, grind on some black pepper, and scatter with spring onions, coriander and shallots. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of soy sauce from the bottle.
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Ranveer says to Ishaani that he is dying, please say that she loves him. If she has killed Chiraag by mistake she must tell him he would take all the blame on himself but please he should get an assurity that she loves him. Ishaani looks at Ranveer.
Sharman comes home, Amba stops his way and asks where he is going. He says into his room. Amba shouts what he has done to Ritika and Mr. Javeri and what his Baa has done to them, she won't let him into her house. She takes his hand and pushes him out of the house, Baa stops her and asks her to behave with her grandson.
Amba says what they have done to her, she must have them pushed out of her house. Baa says this house is ours. Amba says her daughter is signing the divorce papers with Ranveer, they must now leave. She tells Sharman he has a little shame, he must leave the house instantly.
Ishaani cries and confesses that she loves him a lot. She can love no one other than her, the love he has loved her, and she can't pay for that if she loves for the whole of her life. She says his love resides in her blood, she feels alive when he is around. She confesses her life and her love is with him. She cries, and says she loves him. They hug each other. Ishaani seperates himself from her, she cryingly confess that I really really love you Ranveer and gets sarcastic at once. Ranveer is shocked.
She gets sarcastic at once and asks how her performance was. She says I am sorry, I can't do this anymore as I don't even like your face. Ranveer holds her and asks what is she afraid of. She smiles and says she has no fear, firmly. She asks he wanted to know the truth, would he be able to hear. She says let's try. She has killed Chiraag, he looks at her in shock. She mocks his shock. She says yes she lied on police station, but she told the truth as well. She loves Chiraag, but she had to kill her love with her own hands because he thought there was something between them, and we were being husband and wife truly, she jerks with what she say.
She tells RV that Chiraag wanted to destroy him, he was the one to blame his parents. He wanted RV's name ruined so that we could get the most money out of divorce. She did the love drama because he had said her to, and she only knows how painful it was. She says she was doing this all for him, he should have understand. He thought there was something between us, he was suspecting her. There was an argument, and I killed him. She asks Ranveer why he fought with him, why he told him that she loves him. Why he made her so mad that he started suspecting her. She says he was her first love, like she is his. How does he expect her to forget him. She takes the divorce papers and watches it and then the crying Ranveer. She says that she knows that her love won't be with her, she will be jailed or hanged, still she knows she is doing right. She wants to die in love now. She signs the divorce papers.
Ishaani comes to Ranveer and hands the divorce papers to Ranveer saying she isn't interested in his money any more. It is better to be in jail, than to see his face. Why he did this, I hate you Ranveer Vagela. Ranveer asks she hates him, she doesn't like his face, she has signed the papers because she hates him. He says he will sign these papers because he loves her. She pats him asking why did he think that she would love him. She asks him to sign these papers, he says he would because he is her servant. He takes the pen and signs the papers. His pen ceases, Ishaani was pained her face turned. Their good times flashes in front of Ranveer. Ishaani shuts her eyes, stopping her tears.
Amba pushes Sharman out, Baa jerks him away. Police arrives at the spot and asks for Ishaani Vaghela. Parul asks Ranveer to come down, the police is here. The police say that Ranveer has to go to police station with them. Amba says that her son can't take someone'e life. The inspector says that all the proofs indicate that Chiraag Mehat was murdered by Ishaani. Falguni asks in shock what they are saying, it isn't possible. Ishaani can't kill an ant, he must be mistaken. The inspector heads to Ishaani, Ranveer says Ishaani can't kill anyone, he isn't saying because she is his wife but because he knows her well. Amba stops Ranveer that she doesn't love him and wants to divorce him. She killed Chiraag. The inspector says they have found near Chiraag's body all the proofs that Ishaani killed Chiraag.
Ishaani recalls running away from the dead body, she came up to the car panting. She opened the car, cleaned her car with water and the rock, removing all the proofs of a fight. She then pushed the car to the trench, down into trees destroying it. She left her broken jewellery and earpins to the venue, and some of them in Chiraag's hand. She hears a recording about their last conversation, in which he said I love you I love you I love you so much.
She thought he had actually recorded that all.
Falguni comes to Ishaani and says she doesn't know where all these things got there but she knows she can't do this. She asks Ishaani to tell them she isn't a murderer. Ishaani says she is a murderer, she killed Chiraag. She loved him and both were about to run away. She thought after getting divoce papers they would run away. He betrayed her, he denied going with her when she was waiting him. She was angry and killed him.
PRECAP: Ranveer comes to meet Ishaani in jail. She turns her face away.
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Experience the African bush with our qualified rangers and trackers on our well-maintained fleet of game safari vehicles. We offer 5 guided game drives per day during the summer months and 4 during the winter months (times vary according to season) taking you to the best lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hippo sightings imaginable. Other species one can expect to see are Giraffe, Eland, Kudu, Impala, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest (Gnu), Red Hartebeest, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, Warthog, Black-backed Jackal, Crocodile, Ostrich, Aardwolf, Aardvark, Brown Hyena, Caracal, Serval, Porcupine, Genet (small-spotted and large-spotted) and the occasional Leopard.
One early morning and One late afternoon wildlife activity daily plus high tea in the afternoon is included in the fully inclusive package.
Mongena safari vehicles are in a privileged position to be able to traverse over 8 000 hectares of indigenous bush vegetation increasing the chances of good animal sightings.
No own vehicles are allowed on the roads of Mongena Private Game Lodge except access from the main gate to the main camp.
Snacks consisting of dry wors/biltong, potato crisps, nuts and dried fruit and 1 x standard choice of soft drink, beer, house wine, cider, juice or water per adult/child is included in this activity. Additional drinks are available and will be billed afterwards. Spirits are optional billable items and need to be pre-ordered at least 1 hour before departure.
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Guided game drive details & departure times:
- Duration 2-2.5 hrs depending on sightings incl snacks & 1 drink pp or coffee/tea & rusks on the early morning game drive.
- Summer starting times: 06h00, 09h00, 14h00, 16h30, 20h30
- Winter starting times: 06h30, 09h00, 14h00, 16h00. No 20h30 evening game drive in winter
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This picture was taken when I was staying in Banff just recently. Banff is about 33 miles away from The Bothy and is a place I love to visit. I had a few nights away staying at a great caravan site in the van when I took this picture.
There is so much to do in and around Banff – why not take a coastal walk and explore the area, or head out on the bikes and go for a long cycle, or just enjoy the beautiful beaches and see if you can catch a glimpse of the wildlife. If you fancy seeing some of the harbours along the coast then there is also the Harbour Trail which you can do. Even if the weather is not nice there are plenty of indoor activities too.
So why not take a visit and try some of the local activities. I am already planning my next visit with my grandchildren – they had a night away staying in the van and I said that in the summer we would go back and we could toast marshmallows on the beach!!


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After our Friday afternoon event with the Guild of Battlefield Guides we were invited back for their Annual Dinner on Saturday evening. Chairman Mike was unable to attend so it was up to Phil and me to wine and dine on behalf of the Society. It's a dirty job but someone has to do it.
You meet all sorts at these things, so it was a pleasant surprise not only to renew my acquaintance with Roger Emerson on Friday, but also with Chris Scott, who was in the Roundhead Association when I was, and eventually rose to be Lord General. He had fond memories of my old regiment, John Brights, and we had a few mutual acquaintances including Pete Berry now of Baccus 6mm. I also bumped into one of my predecessors as Chairman of the University of Sheffield Wargames Society.
Gary Sheffield was there too, so I had a chance to have a chat about The Great War and Paddy G's contribution to our scholarship on the period.
The occasion enabled more in-depth discussions than on the Friday afternoon, so the disappointment I felt about attitudes to the use of games & simulations to understand battles and battlefields was able to be over turned somewhat and hopefully minds are a bit more open.
The excellent news for the Northampton Battlefield Society was that we won an award. You can see Vice Chairman Phil with the "Nathaniel Wade Award" looking very pleased with himself. I'm fairly sure the lady next to him hadn't dozed off by this point of the evening. Apologies for the quality of the picture. I was using a smart phone and I'd had a glass or two of lemonade as well.
Here's the details of the award from the Guild of Battlefield Guides Website:
Award Ethos:
The Nathaniel Wade Award will allow the GBG to publicly recognise the contribution of an individual, group or organisation associated with the GBG, who through their efforts has made a significant contribution to the craft of battlefield guiding and the wider Military History community.
Qualification Period:
This is an annual award which will be presented at the GBG AGM – however, the award is not restricted to events or a contribution made in year. The recipient may be recognised for their contribution or achievements made over a number of years.
Qualification Criteria:
The Nathaniel Wade Award may be presented to GBG members or non members; both categories are eligible to be nominated for this award.
Any Guild member may nominate a potential candidate to the Secretary for consideration by council. Final selection of a recipient(s) will be made by the GBG Council.
Previous Winners:
2012 Battlefield History TV
2013 Battle Honours
2014 Centenary Battlefield Tours
2015 The Belgian Tourist Office London
We're quite chuffed that we've picked up an award previously won by the Belgian Tourist Office and also the other winners, who represent serious players in the Battlefield Tourism industry whereas we're just a small bunch of enthusiasts with a battlefield everyone wants to build on.
The trophy is really nice, - Nathaniel Wade was in the Duke of Monmouth's army, so this is him in full rig, - and we'll be using it to get some more publicity for our cause. You'll also be able to see it on our stand over the next 12 months. Stop by and say hello.
Sunday, 15 January 2017
An evening with the Guides
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A former comrade in arms then. I was in Foxes Regt. Happy days.ReplyDelete
Sounds like a fun evening all the way around!ReplyDelete
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Catching up posts after a year where gaming has been on the back burner. When were you in Bright's? I fought with their musket block under Dave Rayner at the Seige of Hull. I was a guest from the SK's Tower Hamlets TB.ReplyDelete
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And in French from Miss Yves--
S'enflant, verts, à la fenêtre
Ciel bleu clair dehors.
How busy the earth is.. here we are in midsummer and seeding is happening all around in readiness for a future season.. and our nights are slowly becoming longer. Lovely photos Vicki.
Seeing your forsythia branches gives me the idea that I should cut some of them and put them in a vase, to get a little bit of spring in my livingroom.
I'll take any little signs I can. I am also going to have to cut some forsythia branches and bring them inside.
Like me, you're a born optimist, Vicki. Warmer days are around the corner.
Forsythia buds spell spring. Wouldn't it be nice for it to be on the way.
hmmmm, I'm trying but so far, not any signs here in Knoxville, I'm afraid. Your forsythia looks hopeful and so does the amarylis!
Take whatever little hints of spring is right. Great shots.
i will take them...could use a bit of warmth...comeon spring!
Thank you for the smile. It's overcast right now. So, seeing the light in your photos! A pleasure.
I'm still waiting for winter. It was around 70F yesterday, flies and bugs came alive. It's so hot here in the summer, that I much prefer winter. But where is it?--Inger
I'll be glad of my Winter for a while longer. Around the middle of February, I start looking for signs. Up here, it would be too disappointing to look for them yet.
Maybe my hopeful signs are more in the nature of promises -- a token thhat thhe wheel will turn and earth will green.
My forsythia always need pruning and I love bringing the cut branches in. The buds I photographed yesterday are noticeable bigger and greener!
And outside, it's almost balmy.
However. Snow is forecast for next week. Think I'll go cut some more forsythia.
Nothing worthwhile grows in sand, which was the first thing I noticed when we spent a year in Florida.
But, this has been a trying winter and I'm beginning to yearn for crabgrass and sand burs...the only thing that thrives in Florida.
My arthur-itis doesn't allow me to sleep OR move.
Anything green is a welcome sight these days!
Ahhh...love it! Even if it is only January, it's not too soon to start looking for the hopeful signs.
The signs are there somewhere, they will soon be with us.
I love the photos Vicki. How exciting to see something budding.
Bourgeons de forsythia (6)
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Improving NSLog()
When you debug an app, you often need to print informations on screen to check out if everything is ok etc… But when you are done and you are ready to release your application it's a real pain in the ass to comment or remove all the call to these functions, plus they might be useful later.
To fix this problem you just need to define a macro that indicates if you are in a debug phase or not, if it's the case, informations will be printed on the screen otherwise nothing will happen.
Not so long ago I found a article who just talked about this, and in the end a code was proposed :
#ifdef DEBUG
#define DLog(fmt, ...) NSLog((@"%s [Line %d] " fmt), __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__, ##__VA_ARGS__);
#define DLog(...)
#define ALog(fmt, ...) NSLog((@"%s [Line %d] " fmt), __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__, ##__VA_ARGS__);
Place this code in your Prefix.pch file, and it's almost done ;)
The last thing you have to do is to define the DEBUG macro. In Xcode go to project information, chose Debug configuration and in the Preprocessing part look for the line Preprocessor Macros and add it : DEBUG=1
DLog() works exactly like
NSLog(), so you can pass arguments etc… the advantage is that the line and the function name will be printed thanks to
__PRETTY_FUNCTION__ and
__LINE__ macros.
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ALog(), it remplaces
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King of Campus(9)By: Jennifer Sucevic
That is if playing football can actually be considered a skill...
Because every time I've been forced to watch a game, the guys on the field don't seem to do anything more than run around throwing some oblong shaped ball to each other. And the game is constantly being stopped which only makes it even more mind numbing. Like they're deliberately trying to torture all the fans that have filled the stands.
Seriously, how much skill can something like that possibly take? It's not like executing a perfect pirouette or adage or ballonne pas, for goodness sake. That takes years of relentless practice and dedication.
So even though I don't know Roan King personally, he's obviously someone to steer clear of. And not that Mr. Football has any interest in me whatsoever, but after what happened with Finn last year, I have zero interest in getting tangled up with another jerk.
I mean jock.
Especially some football playing Neanderthal who obviously thinks he's god's gift to the female population of Barnett University.
Thanks, but no thanks. I'll pass.
Chapter Three
A proposition of a sexual nature from the likes of Roan King… I accept! KingOfCampus.com
With my head bent forward, my caramel colored hair falls over my face like a thick curtain, shielding it from view. Tapping my foot nervously, I wait until Mr. Abs of Steel swaggers his way up front to speak with the professor. Just as I'm about to make a break for it, he saunters back over to his desk before picking up his backpack and strolling out the door like he has all the time in the world.
I have no idea how he was brought up to speed so quickly on what he missed. Regardless, I just want to put as much distance as I can between Roan King and myself. Once he's gone, my whole body deflates.
I think as time goes by, he'll forget about the whole iced-coffee-spilling-fiasco. Or, at the very least, he won't remember me specifically as the one who caused it. That's my hope. And I'm going to cling to it until proven wrong.
Other than the professor who is reading through some papers at the front of the classroom, I'm the last lingering student. I think it's safe to say I've dawdled long enough. He has to be gone by this point which means it's completely safe for me to finally get out of here. Gathering up my bag, I jog down the two flights of stairs, mentally running through my schedule for the rest of the day.
I have a French and dance class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. And I was lucky enough to snag a job at the local dance studio in town teaching ballet and tap to four and five year olds. The less money I have to grovel to my father for, the better off I'll be.
Plus, its dance which I live and breathe. So, teaching for about ten hours a week works out perfectly for me. And it's only about a mile from the apartment. Which is totally walkable if I can't bum a ride from Lexie.
Lost in my thoughts, I push through the double doors leading outside before walking down the wide cement stairs. As I do so, I slide my sunglasses over my eyes. Today is a bright and gorgeous August day. With autumn on its way, I know this kind of weather won't stick around forever. It needs to be soaked up and thoroughly enjoyed before the chill of September sets in.
"Hey, coffee girl!"
Since my name is most definitely not coffee girl, I don't even bother glancing around. I just keep on moving. Unfortunately I forgot to pick up a supplemental reading guide so I need to head back to the bookstore for-
"Hey, coffee girl!"
This time, the words are nearly shouted. People are craning their heads to see what's going on. I feel bad for whoever this poor coffee girl is. How embarrassing to be spoken to like that. She's probably some unfortunate barista who works at one of the coffee shops on campus. Seriously. Some people are just so damn rude. Which is exactly why I turn glaring eyes on the A-hole shouting it.
Imagine my shock and dismay when I see freaking Roan King smirking at me just as our eyes collide. Great. That's when it occurs to me that I'm the poor and unfortunate coffee girl. Unconsciously, because- damn it, he seems to have that god awful effect on me, my feet grind to a sudden halt and I can't help but stop and stare at him like some kind of idiotic fangirl.
Thankfully I've gotten a little more used to his dazzling good looks and don't feel so completely gob smacked. Plus, he's once again wearing a shirt. No gorgeous chest to lose my mind over.
In my best haughty tone, I yell back, "Are you talking to me?"
The smile grows, which has me gnashing my teeth together painfully because that was so not the response I was going for. "Ah, she speaks."


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[email protected]: Show, Don't Tell
Recommended for ages 7–11
Explore how images and words combine to tell a complete story. Create and illustrate characters in adventurous situations. Wilson Swain navigates the world with pencils and illustration board. Ashlyn Anstee makes things, including storyboards and picture books.
Free collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, combine writing with creative activities for groups of up to 20 students.
All Hammer public programs are free and made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor.
Generous support is also provided by Susan Bay Nimoy and Leonard Nimoy, Good Works Foundation and Laura Donnelley, an anonymous donor, The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation, and all Hammer members.
The Hammer's digital presentation of its public programs is made possible by the Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Foundation.
Hammer Kids is made possible through the generosity of the Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation.
Hammer Kids also receives support from friends of the Hammer Museum's Kids' Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.), an annual family fundraiser. Additional funding is provided by The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation.


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Louisville High School won the 4 x 1 Mile Relay event in a time of 17:37.94.
Congratulations are extended to Louisville High School's relay team for their recent 4 x 1 Mile win at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor. Louisville secured 1st place by posting an excellent finishing time of 17:37.94.
Team members include:
Zach Fresenko, Noah Chaplik, Noah Murray and Nick Chaplik
Here is their post-race interview:
Full results from the 4 x 1 Mile Relay are here:
Additional photos of Louisville's team members are found below. * The pictures are from the OHSAA State Track and Field Championship (4 x 800m Relay & individual running events) and they were provided by Shawn Conlon. Again, congratulations to Louisville High School on their impressive performance!


text: DIY: Easy Candy Corn Trick or Treat Tote Posted on 10/16/2013 by Marie 0 What you'll need: Plain muslin tote Freezer Paper Pencil Ex-acto knife Iron Paint brush Fabric Paint in White, Yellow & Orange Fabric marker in Black Sketch out your design on the freezer paper. If you are making letters, numbers or words, make sure you're drawing on the dull side of the paper. I used a sharp Exacto knife to carefully cut it out. Cut out and ready! Making sure that the shiny side is down, position it on your tote where you want it. I decided on the middle, tilted slightly in a jaunty fashion. With a moderately warm iron, press the freezer paper onto the tote. You don't need fancy brushes, I used these inexpensive sponge brushes to paint my fabric paint on the tote. I slipped an old magazine inside so that the colors wouldn't bleed through to the back side. Once the paint is completely dry, carefully peel the paper off and discard it. So CUTE! Now you are ready to add some detail with your fabric marker. I hope you fill it up with loads of your favorite candy! -Marie Rate this:Share this:Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related


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Rail Inlandsbanan takes you to some of the most interesting places in the varied landscape of inland Sweden. Read more
Fishing, Winter activities Go ice-fishing! Read more
Rail Take the train and go easily back and forward to Östersund, several departures every day. Read more
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Rail Train operating between Ostersund - Trondheim and Östersund - Sundsvall Read more
Nature, Hiking In Östersund sorroundings you´ll find many nice walking tracks, about 2-7 km long. The tracks follow wallking tracks, paths in the forest, bicycle- and car roads. Read more


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Jacksonville Outdoor Patio Furniture
What to Look for When Buying Patio Furniture in Jacksonville
If you live in the northeast Florida area, you'll know that buying patio furniture in Jacksonville means more than just choosing any old brand or type. Jacksonville enjoys warm weather throughout most of the year which makes it the perfect community to rest and relax in the sunshine.
The people of Jacksonville certainly get the most out of the outdoors, although there are times in which the weather can keep people inside. It is because of these times that having the right outdoor furniture is paramount to getting the most out of your investment.
This means that the patio furniture you purchase must hold up to the outdoor conditions for many years and still be attractive and functional. Here is a simple guideline to help you find the best patio furniture when shopping in the Jacksonville area.
If you are buying patio furniture in Jacksonville, you should always look for good quality that is built to take the elements and the UV rays for a long time to come. The sign of a good investment is how it pays off for you, your family and guests when they enjoy what you have to offer over a long period of time. Good patio furniture is well worth that type of investment as you will enjoy it year after year when purchasing the right type for your outdoor activities.


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April Show at Etania in Cave Creek
This month's Trunk Show is April 13 & 14th and features prominent jewelry artist, Geoffrey Brown. Geoffrey is from Prescott and does amazing work! He has been designing and manufacturing jewelry since the 1970's. He loves the ornate designs of the Art Nouveau period and you can see those same flowing lines in most of his designs. Geoffrey's work has been sold in Saks Fifth Avenue, the Phippen Museum and worn by movie stars and to White House events! He works in gold or silver and can design something for you, so if you have some stones you need set or a piece of jewelry made, bring it in during the Trunk Show and he can work with you to make you something special! Don't miss it, this is going to be special! Here are a few designs you could see at the show!