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Monday, 19 December 2011
Cushion-making & a board game guide
Last Friday I started making a cushion for my grandmother who I'll be seeing on Christmas day. I chose tiny floral prints that, to me, feel wintry and snow-speckled, but that I'm hoping will look fresh and spring-like later in the year: I'm full of changeling perceptions and I'm hoping she will be too. The darker turquoise print that you can see is part of Denyse Schmidt's Hope Valley collection and is one of my favourites and a print that I'm hoping gives this collection of colours a bit of umph...as I fear that without it they could be rather wishy-washy.
Friday was one of those days when I loved the different processes of everything I was doing and revelled in the fiddliness of the tiny pieces from cutting them out, to piecing them together, snipping the loose threads away and pressing the seams. Notable, because some days I just feel frustrated by these things and race through them burning my fingers on the iron as I go: pressing the seams open on 2" squares has ample digit-burning potential in the wrong frame of mind!
Unfortunately, the light had gone by the time this last photograph was taken, hence the rather hideous colours. I've always pressed seams to the side in the past, but pressing them open has been something of a revelation. It seems to give a neater finish and, once sewn seams have begun intersecting one another, also makes a smaller task of unpicking a small area to realign things. And yes, it makes me post photos of things from the back instead of the front (those are photos for another post, as I haven't got around to photographing the finished cushion yet).
Which leads me to board games (yes, something of a non sequitur to cushion making). In the winter we tend to play a huge amount of them and I'm always on the look out for new suggestions. I thought I'd put together a list of some of our own favourites, just in case, like me, you're trying to winkle out some new ones to play over Christmas.
When our children were much younger my sister-in-law bought us what we refer to as 'The Crow Game' but which is actually called Orchard and is made by the wonderful Haba company. The playing pieces are small, coloured wooden pieces of fruit, dispensed from tiny wicker baskets. It's a wonderful game for colour recognition and counting and, because you work as a team against the crow, there's none of the tension associated with other games if you're playing with a very young child who is prone to nose-planting their face into the carpet and howling if they lose. We played it often until our youngest child was about 6. It feels like a very special heirloom quality game and it's now been safely packed away into the loft to be brought out if and when we have grandchildren. A miniature, more inexpensive version is now available too, but as an indulgent gift, the larger set is will be very much treasured.
We've also passed many happy weekends playing Post the Most from Orchard Toys, a game where you take on the role of a postmaster or mistress and race your way around a 3D island delivering letters and parcels. At first the rules seemed very complicated, but they're worth persevering with as once you've learnt them it's a wonderful game and is loved by everyone in our family. It's recommended for age 6+, but we've played it from about 4+ and it's only recently that it's started to feel as though they've outgrown it.
The game that I remember playing with my own father, right through childhood and the sulky teenage years, is Othello. It's a wonderfully simple game, but one which, with age, can be played with increasing levels of strategy and planning, thinking several moves ahead. We have our own set now and our children love the black and white shiny counters, which somehow make me think of after dinner mints, as much as I did at their age. Unfortunately my husband won't play this game with me, as my years of training have made me unbeatable and I tend to take on my father's highly-competitive and high-spirited persona when I play against him.
Our most recent board game purchase is Harry Potter Cluedo. We bought this in September for my daughter's birthday and the fact that we are now photocopying clue sheets, having worked our way through those that came with it, I'm guessing that we must have played this nearly fifty times. It's played in the same way as the traditional Cluedo, but has been fully Potterised in a way that works wonderfully. Players apparate through fireplaces to get to different locations, paying to do so with pinches of flue powder and a whole host of other Pottery details have been added in to the way that the game is played.
For times when I'd really rather curl up with a book and have some peace and quiet, I suggest playing the traditional Chinese Checkers.We all seem to get caught up in our own strategy during this game and the room becomes an oasis of calm. Perfect. In the same vein, several years ago, my sister bought my daughter Mice and Cheese Peg Solitaire. It's the perfect game to play alone, but we frequently play together too by taking it in turns to eliminate a mouse. It's the most adorable set and I believe there are other animals available too.
By contrast, noisier games that we love are Don't Say It, which I believe may be similar to Articulate (does anyone have both and know which is better? And is the adult version of Articulate playable for children?), Pass the Bomb and Pictureka Game, which we play a lot.
Every Christmas Eve, I give my family a pre-Christmas gift - a small something that the three of them can share. This year, on Nancy's recommendation, I'll be giving them the award winning game Carcassonne. I'd love to hear what your own favourites are.
Florence x
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I like an open seam with small piecing, no bumpy bits to sew or qulit over. There is a great game called Chocolate Fix by Think Fun, age 8- adult- a logic sudoku style game, played by one but an audience can help and the appeal of moving chocolates around a box is very appealing to all. Carsonne awaits my husband and daughter too!ReplyDelete
gorgeous cushion...can't wait to see the front! I usually press to the side, but am now tempted to have a go at pressing flat and seeing how it turns out ;-)ReplyDelete
Also, brilliant games compendium...always like a good board game...in fact you are the second person recently to recommend Carcassonne, so am going to purchase it as an extra for the family ;-)
Carcasonne is our family summer holiday day, we go to france and stay in a caravan and its the only time we ever play carcasonne! Seems apt to play it in France. Tip for everyone: suss out the player-in-a-field rule as I've never managed to get my head round it so OH comes along at the end to count the score and wipes the floor with all of us bacause he's got people in fields! Must learn the rule by next summer.......ReplyDelete
Settlers of Catan always wins, hands down any day. :) No kids allowed though, they have to go amuse themselves!ReplyDelete
Bohnanza. Also Set and Quiddler. Our challenge is that it's hard to sit down and play a game when also holding a baby. So usually we have to divide and conquer. :)ReplyDelete
Settlers of Catan & Carcassonne are firm family favourites here. Another game we love & I don't think has been mentionned is "Ticket to Ride" We have the Europe version. All are probably suitable for about age 10 upwardsReplyDelete
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I love Frustration! We used to play it all the time with my grandma and it's so simple but lots of fun! I've not heard or Carcassonne before, off to investigate!ReplyDelete
Carcassonne is brilliant game. We used to play it before we became parents. The only game we seem to play now is "who can stay awake longer?" but I'm sure we'll be back playing board games one day.ReplyDelete
Love the look of your cushion from behind and can't wait to see the front.
We have the Hunters and Gatherers version of Carcassonne and we love it. I've played a few other versions too and there are slightly different rules for each.ReplyDelete
We also love Articulate, backgammon and cribbage. A great one to play with adult/child mixtures is Scattergories. Cranium is also fab.
Carcassone is a great game; I really enjoy it and would love to get some of the expansions. Can't get into Cleudo at all.ReplyDelete
Have you seen Story Cubes? These are dice with pictures on them and you make up a story based on which pictures you get. I am definitely going to get this for my little boy (once he's a bit bigger though!).
ps. your quilt colours look lovely and calm.
'Bananagrams' was a gift from my dad a few years ago, and it's brilliant. We bought my parents their own set when they went to Kathmandu with VSO and as far as I can tell it became the focus of the local volunteer social scene! We've played it with grandparents and 8-yr old cousins with equal success. Another long-lived favourite is an Othello-ish marble game called 'Boku', which might not be in production any more (when leaving home I got myself a set on Ebay). Obviously 'Pictionary', and 'Taboo' is excessively fun too (if you try it, make sure you get a UK set - the US cards are very much inferior).ReplyDelete
I love that so many of you had already heard of Carcasonne - it had completely passed me by.ReplyDelete
Kerry...I will be looking into the Chocolate game - that sounds lovely.
Nina - we have Bananagrams too...but have somehow failed to find it addictive. Isn't it funny how some games take you like that.
Thank you for your lovely comments. x
i'm slow to this but I am going to add another vote for Settlers of Catan which was my Christmas present to my family last year. Friends have also introduced us to Blokus which is fast and fun and has a certain quilting air about it as players take turns placing their pieces onto a grid, aiming to be the first to finish. It sounds like nothing much but we've been addicted to from the beginning.ReplyDelete
PS I've read on already and seen the finished cushion. It is beautiful, as are your memories of your grandmother. Merry Christmas to you all.ReplyDelete
- graciegirl3 January 2012 at 15:56
on your recommendation my mother-in-law gave my boys Carcassonne and mouse solitaire - they made our christmas - we are all completely addicted to carcassonne and already my son has bought an expansion set - thanks ;)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a message - it's always really lovely to hear from people.
I now tend to reply within the comments section, so please do check back if you've asked a question or wish to chat.
Florence x


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Mr. Tenzer is a founding member of Contrarian and the Portfolio Manager of the firm's real estate fund series. Since Contrarian's formation in 1995, Mr. Tenzer has been responsible for sourcing, managing, and coordinating the disposition of the Firm's real estate investments, as well as taking an active role in Contrarian's corporate investments. Mr. Tenzer has chaired and served on several creditor and unofficial bondholder committees. Prior to co-founding Contrarian, from 1993 to 1995, Mr. Tenzer served as Co-Head of the High-Yield Real Estate Group at Oppenheimer & Co. ("Oppenheimer"), as well as a Senior Analyst at the firm. Prior to Oppenheimer, Mr. Tenzer worked at Arthur G. Cohen and was responsible for the analysis, financing, acquisition, disposition, restructuring, and asset management of a nationwide portfolio of investments in the real estate, lodging, restaurant, aviation, and manufacturing industries. Mr. Tenzer received his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and a BS in Business Administration cum laude from Georgetown University.
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Mr. Rowland joined Contrarian in 2003 and is Co-Portfolio Manager of the firm's real estate fund series. Prior to joining Contrarian in 2003, Mr. Rowland was an Associate at JP Morgan Partners, the Bank's internal Private Equity Group. At JP Morgan, Mr. Rowland was responsible for domestic corporate and asset-level principal investments in the real estate sector. Before JP Morgan, Mr. Rowland worked at Vornado Realty Trust from 1998 to 2000, where he had responsibilities in acquisitions, development and capital markets. Prior to Vornado, Mr. Rowland was an Associate in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group at Lazard Freres & Co. from 1994 to 1998. Mr. Rowland received a BS in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1994.
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Mr. Caldero joined Contrarian in 2011 and is a Senior Vice President and a Real Estate Research Analyst. He is responsible for acquisitions and asset management of private real estate investments. Prior to joining Contrarian in 2011, Mr. Caldero was a Director at Barclays Capital where his responsibilities included asset management and disposition of their United States real estate portfolio. From 2002 to 2010, he was a Vice President with LNR Property Corporation where he focused on the acquisition of b-notes, mezzanine loans and CMBS investments. From 1997 to 1999, he was a Vice President with Heitman Financial where he originated and managed debt and preferred equity investments on behalf of the firm's real estate portfolio. From 1996 to 1997, he was an Analyst with Prudential where he was the lead analyst responsible for the disposition of their western United States real estate holdings. Mr. Caldero received his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego.
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Breaking Through Your Marketing Comfort Zone. Are You Ready For Artificial Intelligence?
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I will be starting off this series this week with some foundational advice and then we will be hearing from guests like Melinda Emerson (America's #1 Small Business Expert), Gary Rossignol (Cincinnati's Rock N Roll Real Estate Agent), Mark Schaefer (educator, best selling author of Known and The Content Code and one of our favorite people) and lots more as the year rolls on.
It all starts here…and it is such a vital part of your business future because as Google moves toward AI-First over Mobile-First by 2020, your comfort zone is going to be challenged like never ever before. Embrace the challenge and you will be ready for AI and have even better interaction with your alpha audience.
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One of the benefits of digital publishing is the open access to publication, which some purists would also argue can be one of its biggest drawbacks. Now that anyone can digitally publish, some authors are working to find ways to vet their titles and make those polished titles stand out to reading consumers. In this accessible digital era, then, a number of small press publishers who focus on digital-only or ebook-first has grown, offering authors the clout of a supervisory publisher and allowing readers to feel that these are titles that have been carefully groomed for publication.
So when Canadian publisher Fierce Ink Press Co-Op Ltd opened the doors on its digital-only YA genre publisher last month, it wasn't hard to figure out what made this particular small press stand out: its focus on spreading hopeful messages to teen readers and its determination that teen-related charities would benefit from its titles, requiring that 20% of the net proceeds from all books sold be donated to organizations that serve young adults.
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Fact: The only thing that smells worse than your poop is tons of other people's poop. If you don't believe me, take a road trip to the town of Parrish, Alabama. They'll back me up on this one: According to the Associated Press, the citizens of Parrish were forced to endure the stench pouring off a train full of sewer sludge from New York and New Jersey for close to two months.
It's not unusual for trains full of human waste to pass through the town of 982 people: there's a landfill complex that treats and disposes of the excrement another 20 miles further down the track. Having the train stop in town to share its intoxicating perfume for two months? That's both unreasonable and unusual. It seems that another county in Alabama blocked the train's passage, making it impossible for it to reach its final destination. So, there it sat in Parrish: like a man in the bathroom after a large, questionable meal, full of poop, making everything terrible for everyone. NPR states that the train was stopped near a local park. The odor coming off of it was so bad that little league games had to be cancelled.
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Last week I thought I was on the mend--but Friday ended up in hospital --and just got discharged today. One pesky little bruise, became a hematoma, and then got infected (an nasty looking!) its still looks pretty nasty (but in a totally different way--I might do a post tomorrow with details (and semi hide them--for some it might be TMI!))
4 days of IV antibiotics and minor surgical procedure (lancing and draining the infection) and now i am home. Still on antibiotics, and all sort of other stuff.
But I got some knitting done--tomorrow a photo of a FO!
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Dec 7, 2012 – Davido Trails Genevieve Nnaji, Releases Childhood Photo
Few days ago we shared with you the adorable childhood photo of Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji that was taken back in 1981 when she was only two years old. If you missed it read it here. naijagists.com
Just 24 hours after Geni's childhood pix release via her instagram page, Damido Crooner, David Adeleke aka Davido has released a lovely photo of his childhood while watching Channel O at age 7.
Coincidentally, the then little Davido has won several awards including Channel O Best Newcomer of 2012 Award.
Davido who recently acquired a whopping N140million mansion in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos just acquired a N17million Camaro.
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The RTE Primetime programme of February 9th 2017* performed a solid public service by exploding the story of the HSE's and Tusla's involvement in smearing the reputation of Sergeant Gerry McCabe. The programme of February 14th ** had the makings of something similar but the framing decided upon led it down a different path right through the obsessive question about a change of party leader and to the ridiculous suggestion by Paul Murphy T.D. near the end of the programme that the crucial issue is the credibility of the Taoiseach. No, no, no, the crucial issue is the operation of a system of silence operated by politicians and journalists which allows those who whisper falsehoods to remain anonymous. "Sources", it would appear, must remain anonymous; they must remain so even years later when it is recognised that they were lying.
There would seem to be just one exception: John McGuinness, the former chairman of PAC, provided a name. He told the Dáil that he was approached before Sergeant McCabe's PAC appearance by then Commissioner Martin Callinan who allegedly tried to discredit Sergeant McCabe.
Contrast this with Mick Wallace T.D. at c. 4 mins into the 14th Feb. programme who names people under privilege except that he withholds one name: that of a journalist spreading the smear.
Then watch Pat Rabbitte at about 21 mins. tell of being approached by a retired Garda who smeared Sergeant McCabe. Even at this stage – years later – Pat did not name the retired Garda and David McCullagh didn't ask him.
Now go to 25 mins. and listen to John Deasy tell of being approached by a "very senior Guard" who smeared Sergeant McCabe. John did not name the senior officer and Katie Hannon didn't ask him.
Journalists generally talk of culture and a quite comprehensive system of smearing but it would seem that just two have come out and said that there is no public benefit in keeping confidential the names of liars.***
Primetime has a team of respected journalists. It is inconceivable that they have not discussed the practice of protecting the anonymity of lying sources, the chancers who exploit for nefarious ends and undermine the accepted protection of sources.
Primetime could perform a public service by turning their attention to journalism and confidentiality generally. Right now there is a newsworthy vehicle available: the role of confidentiality in creating the current scandal whereby decent police officers were smeared.
* http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/prime-time-30003251/10685085/
** http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/prime-time-30003251/10687165/
*** Justine McCarthy: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/name-and-shame-the-rumour-mongers-who-slurred-maurice-mccabe-sl29g5f7c
Colum Kenny: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/whistleblower-row-malicious-sources-have-no-right-to-protection-1.2971029
In contrast, here's a case in which a journalist, having reported lies from Garda sources, invoked the guidelines of the National Union of Journalists in declining to reveal the identity of his sources. https://www.gardaombudsman.ie/docs/publications/Report_October2008.pdf (See in particular paras. 10 and 13.)


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I love pie, ya'll. I don't love making it so much since that whole crust thing gets in the way. But as I've said before, and will say again and again and again, if you buy a pre-made gluten-free pie crust or use a gluten-free mix, you can rock that gf pie. Which is what … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Pillsbury® Pie Crust??? Let's Make a Pie!
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Dr. Cowden is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, anterior segment, and refractive surgery. He was involved in the initial FDA clinical trials for LASIK in 1996 and has performed thousands of procedures, including Custom and BLADE-FREE LASIK. Dr. Cowden also specializes in corneal transplant surgery, advanced anterior segment reconstruction as a result of trauma or congenital defects, and small-incision cataract surgery utilizing traditional intraocular lenses, toric implants for astigmatism, and advanced technology LifeStyle Lenses. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine; completed his subspecialty fellowship at University of Minnesota and his ophthalmology residency at University of Wisconsin; and is a graduate of University of Michigan. He has been in private practice since 1997.
Parin Gohel, MD
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Dr. Gohel is a fellowship-trained retinal specialist using advanced laser techniques and drug therapies to treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, retinal detachment, and macular pathologies. Dr. Gohel received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine; completed his internal medicine internship at Lahey Clinic-Tufts University and his ophthalmology residency at University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute; he also completed fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery at Associated Retina Consultants and Henry Ford Hospital; and is a graduate of Michigan State University. Dr. Gohel joined Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in 2014.
John N. Oltean, DO
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Dr. Oltean is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He specializes in laser vision correction (LASIK), cataract surgery using advanced technology such as the femtosecond laser and advanced technology intraocular lens, as well as cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery. Dr. Oltean received his doctoral degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; completed his residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center of Oklahoma State University, where he served as Chief Resident; and is a graduate of University of Michigan. Dr. Oltean is an Associate Professor in the departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology at Michigan State University and is a member of numerous local and state medical societies.
Bryan D. Pinciaro
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Bryan Pinciaro has 22 years of marketing experience in public and private equity organizations in both B2B and B2C capacities. He currently serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Crane Capital Group Inc. and was previously at Vision Source®, a $2.5B eye care retail company where he was SVP and CMO of 3,500+ franchise locations in the United States. He also has experience at Johnson & Johnson and at BIOMET, a leading global orthopedic and dental manufacturer. Bryan has launched 35 brands in consumer-packaged goods, vision care, dentistry, orthopedics, logistics, supply chain, international freight, and medical devices.
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Jeff Schechter joined Sterling Partners in 2006 as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, and in 2013 was elevated to Chief Operating Officer. At Sterling, Jeff has primarily managed "the business of the business", enabling investment professionals to focus on sourcing investment opportunities, structuring transactions, and recruiting management teams to build great companies. While at Sterling, Jeff was responsible for overseeing the areas of Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Human Resources, and IT – establishing institutional-class infrastructure to support the firm's growth. During his tenure, the firm grew its private equity assets under management from approximately $1B to nearly $4B.
Prior to Sterling, Jeff served for eleven years as Chief Financial Officer at Grotech Capital Group and, before that, Ernst & Young. Jeff received his Master of Science in Finance from Loyola University and is a graduate of University of Maryland. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and a Certified Financial Planner.
Roger Valine
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Roger Valine began his 34-year career at Vision Service Plan (VSP) as a management trainee when the company had $10 million in annual revenue. Under Roger's leadership, the company grew to nearly $3 billion in revenue, provided vision care insurance to more than 55 million members, and was selected for eight consecutive years as one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For".
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Dr. VanderLugt has been an optometrist with Grand Rapids Ophthalmology for over 20 years. In addition, he serves as Grand Rapids Ophthalmology's Optometric Affairs Liaison. Dr. VanderLugt received his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry and is a graduate of Calvin College. He is the past President of West Michigan Optometric Association as well as an Associate Clinical Professor at Michigan College of Optometry.
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Christy Vitulli joined Amedisys in 2016 as Senior Vice President, Payor Relations & Network Innovation. Amedisys is a $1.7B industry-leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal-care services that focuses on empowering individuals and families with home-based health care solutions in 34 states. As a member of the senior leadership team, Christy's accountabilities include: strategic direction and execution, establishing innovative new partnership models, as well as optimizing payor contracting, services, and analytics.
Under Christy's leadership, Amedisys has improved its contracting position with private insurance companies and entered into new partnerships that better leverage the value proposition of the post-acute care continuum. Prior to Amedisys, Christy served as Vice President, Client Services and Consulting Solutions at McKesson Health Solutions and, before that, Vice President, Provider Networks at BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Vice President Network Operations & Provider Solutions at Florida Blue.
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It had to go on my list for 2017.
I tried to step up my quilting game on this quilt. Every block is done differently, the sashing has ribbon candy in it and there is some very dense quilting in the white triangles. I like how it looks, but it sure increases the amount of time it takes to finish!
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text: Jameer Nelson is spear-heading some workouts for his Orlando Magic teammates, which are set to begin next week. From the Sentinel: "Barred from their team's practice facility at Amway Center because of the ongoing NBA lockout, Orlando Magic players are taking it upon themselves to get ready for the upcoming season — if there is a season. Most Magic players will begin getting together next week in Central Florida for informal workouts that include weightlifting sessions, conditioning drills and basketball scrimmages. 'I just want guys to get together a few days a week just to get back in the flow of things as much as we can and get some weightlifting in and some conditioning and get some shots up,' co-captain and starting point guard Jameer Nelson told the Orlando Sentinel. Nelson and his teammates have a simple goal: They want to replicate their normal pre-training camp routine as closely as possible, despite the lockout. In a typical year, all of the players who spend the June, July and August outside of Central Florida would be preparing now at Amway Center for training camp. This year, the Magic's first training-camp practice is scheduled to be held on Oct. 4. … Nelson, center Dwight Howard and wing Quentin Richardson are making arrangements for gym space and for athletic trainers to be present, Richardson said."


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African Flowers are my favorite motifs in crocheting. I notice that flower hexagons are the most popular, but there is only a little information about pentagonal ones. You may ask "do I really need learn this new pattern?" The answer is a resounding yes, you do, if you like to make 3D crochet projects with african flowers motifs. The African Flower Pentagon will be used in every difficult 'moment' to shape the toy as it should be. Look at the photos below.
After an in-depth look, you can notice that the pentagon areas were used very frequently to make this beautiful "happypotamus" (The Happy Hippo) and fewer, but still necessary, to bring together the shape of this cute sheep (Miss Wooly). If you are here, that likely means you need to use this pattern! The lower photo shows the diagram of flower pentagon. You will find the link to the video tutorial and free patterns below.
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Back on our old Google Groups forum, we had a long thread of users sharing and discussing their experiences with 10-bit video playback, HEVC playback, device capabilities, and other interesting related topics.
This thread will be a continuation of that discussion. The original thread can be found here:
If you have anything you want to share relating to 10-bit playback, hardware support, and MX Player, please join the discussion!
How can I check what hardware codecs are enabled on my phone's GPU?
You can use an App such as Hardware Info: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...a.hardwareinfo
My device is playing Hi10p really poorly, even though it's a very new/powerful phone! What can I do?
1) h.264 AVC Hi10p can only be played on HW+ for Tegra devices. No exceptions. All non-Tegra devices must use SW for h.264 AVC Hi10p.
2) When using SW Mode:
--> a) Settings -> Decoder -> CPU core limit -> Set to max of whatever your device is
--> b) Settings -> Decoder -> Use speedup tricks
- http://www.nyaa.se/?page=view&tid=489663&showfiles=1 This file is fairly demanding at 22.3Mbps bitrate.
- Anything from http://coalgirls.wakku.to/ that's 1080p and released in 2013 or later would be 10bit, and would make for a good test. All their files are relatively high bitrate, so it will be a good indicator of the CPU's capabilities with S/W.
- If you are willing to waste bandwidth with an even harder test, you could try this: http://www.nyaa.se/?page=view&tid=552753 12GB and 10835 kbit/s bitrate.
- Unique encoding settings: http://www.nyaa.se/?page=view&tid=557914&showfiles=1 movies 1 or 2. This is also 10bit (720p), but with 4:4:4 subsampling (on movies 1 and 2) as opposed to standard 4:2:0 subsampling.
- Very, VERY demanding: HEVC 4K 10bit video @ 51.6 Mb/s: http://demo-uhd3d.com/fiche.php?cat=uhd&id=96
- Various reference files from libde (including Big Buck Bunny): http://www.libde265.org/downloads-videos/
Now, a very useful summary by @Dante of the Inferno of the current required specs to successfully play 10-bit files on Android!
Last updated: 2015-08-24
Hi10p Minimum Hardware Requirements:
x86 Architecture:
- 2.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU with integrated graphics (2006 or later)
- 2.2+ GHz Single Core CPU (up to 30 fps and low bit rate)
- Intel Atom Z3770 (Bay Trail) with integrated graphics (2014 or later)
ARM Architecture:
- Snapdragon 600 SoC (2013 or later) - based on quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 CPU and Adreno 320 GPU
- Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (2015 or later) - based on ARM v8
- Amlogic S812 - based on ARM A9 with octo-core Mali 450 GPU
- Nvidia Tegra K1
- Snapdragon 810 (generally should work, but probably only for lower bitrate files)


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Oklahoma provides prospective nursing students with ample opportunities to study nursing throughout this state. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, however, is the only program in this state that offers a doctoral degree. They also offer a BSN and an MSN in over fifteen specialty areas including acute care, gerontology, neonatal and pediatric nurse practice. Despite this lack of doctoral programs in this state, Oklahoma provides numerous opportunities to earn a joint degree, BSN, MSN, associate degree or diplomas for LPN and/or RN in a wide variety of environments. Oral Roberts University, based in Tulsa, for instance, provides the ability to earn a BSN in a Christian environment. If you'd prefer a suburban environment on the edge of rural, then you can earn your BSN at Northeaster State University in Tahlequah outside Tulsa. Oklahoma City University offers a joint degree, among other degrees, in a busy urban environment. Their MSN/MBA is a collaborative program between the Kramer School of Nursing and Meinders School of Business which prepares nurses for management roles, including executive leadership. In all cases, most learning environments are located near some of the largest employers in this state – hospitals and medical centers.
Statewide, the average salaries for LPN, RN and specialty nurses range between $13,000 and $73,000 annually, depending upon degree earned, years in the field, expertise and size of the health facility. Some of the largest employers in Oklahoma include: Woodward Regional Hospital; Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, which services a ten-county area; Shawnee Medical Center Clinic, which serves Pottawatomie, Lincoln and Seminole counties; St. John Health System in Tulsa, one of the largest and more respected health care providers in this state; Saint Frances Health System in northeastern Oklahoma, which is one of the area's most preferred employers with a full employee staff over over 7,000; Norman Regional Hospital in Cleveland County and Muskogee Regional Medical Center, founded in 1893. Integris Health is Oklahoma's largest nonprofit health organization, with corporate headquarters located on the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Integris employs nearly 10,000 individuals state-wide. Mercy Health System of Oklahoma is this state's only magnet hospital, and the Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City represents just one of many specialty health care facilities in the state. The Bone and Joint Hospital is a 102-bed facility that provides medical, surgical and comprehensive rehabilitative care for all orthopedic health care needs, and it is recognized as one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. These institutions represent just a handful of the many health care opportunities that graduates can discover in Oklahoma.


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Consider Kennebunkport Weekend getaways, there's always something to do within town or just a short drive from the Captain Lord Mansion. Dining: Kennebunkport features excellent farm to table restaurants that are open year round. There is Bandaloop, David's at The Boathouse, 50 Local, Joshua's, Village Tavern and the White Barn Inn. Shopping: Kennebunkport's Dock Square
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Next year, the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund will begin providing benefits to over 900 members at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
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CHESUNCOOK TOWNSHIP — A historic inn in northern Maine built more than 150 years ago burned to the ground early Saturday morning.
The Chesuncook Lake House was built in 1864 for supplying logging operations. Fifty miles north of Moosehead Lake, the lake house was listed on the Federal Historic Register.
Maine Forest Rangers and Greenville firefighters responded to the scene by snowmobile. In a Facebook post, the owners said all family members and employees escaped unharmed.
"We have suffered a tragedy overnight and the lake house had been claimed by fire," the post reads.
Hundreds of comments have been posted on the lake house Facebook page expressing sadness and support for the owners.
"While we share in the owner's sadness over this loss, we are thankful that no one was hurt and no other structures were damaged," a Maine Forest Rangers Facebook post reads.
According to its website, the Chesuncook Lake House overlooks Mt. Katahdin and has been featured in magazines throughout New England and beyond.
Yankee Magazine named the lake house as the "Editors Pick of Outstanding Places in New England."
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
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The bigger bang of Christmas
Creator God,
from your fecund womb,
a birth-explosion of light and matter
You declared it,
proud Mother,
to be good.
Time, evolution's handmaid, passed.
And from the depths of Earth,
you bodied-forth Jesus,
Spirit-filled and fired with holy vision—
some say a second creation.
A bigger bang flared forth in him,
Spirit's expansion in all directions.
Love burned in him so that our small
and isolated self might undergo a heat death,
birthing a supernova soul
and all the elements necessary for a new creation:
spiritual knowing,
and unambiguous consent to be future-shapers.
Our souls now see,
Universe Maker,
in this Christmas miracle,
the goodness of both creation stories.
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If you didn't think to check, you would be forgiven for assuming that ever since the dark days of Bryan and Alanis, Ontario has only produced fey indie boys and girls, all sprouting from one band or another creating legions of side-projects, collabs and solo ventures. With little to no fanfare (until recently) though, one band has been kicking it old school and true throughout that time. That band is the NSFW, spam filter-bothering Fucked Up.
Comprising of a motley crue of devilishly deviant hardcore heroes with altar egos like Pink Eyes, 10,000 Marbles, Concentration Camp, Mustard Gas and Mr. Jo, they've built a reputation as staunchly D.I.Y. force since 2001, releasing a deluge of hard to find 7" singles until 2006's debut album Hidden World. Always changing and always challenging, their music sways from anarcho-punk anthems made of vinegar and piss, to bloated prog-rock epics. As the 18-plus minutes of newly released single 'Year Of The Pig' (review) proves, there's much mischief to be had yet, as the wider world wakes up to their particular charms.
DiS locks horns with drummer Jonah Falco, aka Mr. Jo, as the band embark on their largest shows to date, rattling the cages of Gallows, SSS and Set Your Goals fans around the UK.
This current tour sees you playing to bigger crowds than ever before. With that exposure and the potential opportunities that could spring from it, is there a danger of the band having to make certain compromises you might not have previously had to?
It's a really different experience for us. This is the biggest tour we've ever done and Gallows are wildly popular so the shows are sold out. Outsider interests might have something in mind that may not necessarily gel with us but we've always been a fiercely independent band. I don't think we're doing anything or will do anything that will truly compromise us. Some people might say, "oh they're not D.I.Y. anymore", or "Fucked Up is over, they're just an indie rock band now". From a personal perspective, there hasn't been a single thing that we've done that I've felt has been a compromise or been too reliant on anybody else's opinion or input.
Do you still think of yourselves as a hardcore band?
I don't think that any conceptions of what makes a hardcore or a punk band have that much of an effect on us anymore. After all this time we're pretty sure of ourselves, regardless of the kind of music coming out of our amplifiers. So whether someone considers it hardcore or not, as far as we're concerned we're still a hardcore punk band. I fully understand and expect that other people aren't gonna agree. And it would be silly of people to call some of the songs we're doing now hardcore. That's not to say that we don't still feel most affiliated with and closest to the hardcore scene.
Punk rock and hardcore are such cloudy terms now though, each person's definition is inevitably different.
Sure. Cloudy is a perfect word for it. You gotta realise how long it's been since these terms were most valid. Those terms are mass collectors at this point and not necessarily the pointed signifiers they would have been in 1977 or 1982.
You guys were in the studio in January, what do you have in the pipeline?
We were in the studio for seven days straight working on a new record. It's gonna be another full length, called The Chemistry Of Common Life.
How did the Chemistry sessions work out?
They were great actually, really efficient and we're pleased with how things have turned out. The songs are more multi-directional and compositional but at the same time, we're writing these two chord, syrupy punk songs. So it's a lot more cohesive than Hidden World. This time we actually sat down and wrote a record, whereas Hidden World was more of combustion of ideas. This one is a lot more streamlined. The music will please and confuse at the same time.
That's kind of the band's modus operandi though, right?
Yeah pretty much. From day one, whether you're confused because the recording you're hearing is so bad or because you wonder why after 14 minutes you're still listening to it.
Why did you decide to record another album so quickly after taking several years to get round to the first one?
The time since Hidden World hasn't been as productive, at least in terms of our usual approach of leaving a trail of peppered singles here and there but we all felt the things that we did do between Hidden World and now were enough to bridge the gap. It just made more sense to do an LP than to spin our wheels. At this point it seems right to have another large block on our shoulders as opposed to diluting any momentum that we may have. We didn't want to do more 7" singles just for the sake of it so we allowed ourselves to follow a more natural trajectory. The UK version of 'Year Of The Pig' is out on 12" though first, after the US version came out last year. It's been edited into a more palatable, mini epic on the flip.
How did you set about the task of trimming it into this more 'palatable' version?
It was a pretty arbitrary. Someone came to us, said "Hey, we've got an edit". We're like, "Oh really, who did it?", and they were all "Oh, some guy". So they cut out the lengthy bits and tried to condense it, making it this distilled idea of what the song originally was. It's like when you go to a restaurant and you want to eat everything on the menu so you just get the sampler platter to get a taste of everything. That's what the edit feels like.
But is it as fulfilling as a full course?
Yeah, totally! You're gonna leave with your belt open and feeling short of breath, no matter what.
You're pretty happy with the edit, then?
Oh yeah, we are. Our brains operated on that whole song as this big, monolithic monster and we're used to hearing it that way, so it was a bit of a shock to hear the edit at first but we all got used to it and even with the changes, it's still our handy work. We're glad it's coming out with both versions. That sort of thing is right up our alley; variation and getting new parties involved. It makes it all the more fun for us to see where other people take our ideas.
There's so much going on within the song, all 18-plus minutes of it, did you approach it with the intention of creating such a mammoth wigout? Oh yeah totally. That's the great luxury of working with these 'Year Of The…'' songs. I guess in a way, 'Looking For Gold' was the first of them. 'Year Of The Dog' we tried to write something similar that wasn't so indulgent but was just as long, imposing and large in scope. In order to top ourselves, for 'Year Of The Pig' we had to embrace new things, incorporating other musicians, new sounds and tempos. It must have been fun to make, that broad palette must have offered a lot of freedom? There was a certain freedom but none of us are particularly good at jamming. We can't go into the studio and come up with stuff. We're not that kind of band. The other irony of the freedom of it all is, the initial response from the first bunch of people we played it for was 'this is pretty good but, it's like, the same note for 25 minutes'. So perhaps there were more constraints than we even realised.
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How did you feel about the predictable 'sell out' accusations after putting out an album on Jade Tree?
Surprisingly it wasn't as bad as we had worried. We were a tad concerned that Hidden World might be seen as shutting the door on a part of our history or that some people would think of that as a compromise of our place in independent music but it really wasn't. Maybe we overrated what Jade Tree represented to people. Of course some people washed their hands of us. That's fine but when it boils down to it, what we're doing is still interesting and valid to us and others. So to all the critics who say we're sell-outs or whatever, if that's the conclusion they draw from our current associations that's really not who we are. But we don't lose any sleep over it.
It seems pretty lug-headed too just to base a band's supposed validity or worth on cosmetic factors such as the label they release their music on.
That's the thing, the music we're making right now wouldn't be much different if we were on Feral Ward or Warner Bros or whatever. Not to say that we're on either. But I would love to do a record on Feral Ward.
What's the story with the alleged lawsuit between you guys, Rolling Stone and Camel?
Oh, it's not alleged, it's happening. Camel took out an ad in Rolling Stone that was like this cartoon of the 'Indie Rock Universe' featuring a lot of different bands. But basically very few of the bands were contacted for permission. What with the direct association with a cigarette company, we understandably had a negative reaction to being included. So we were approached by a lawyer with the option for a class action lawsuit against RJ Reynolds and Rolling Stone and it's currently being pursued. It's in the developmental stages and I don't how many details are cemented but it's not a comfortable feeling. Especially when you find out about it third hand.
I say 'alleged lawsuit' because one of the other artists involved is Xiu Xiu and I've heard Jamie Stewart hires somebody to filter misinformation about himself on the web. That seemed like something that might appeal to Fucked Up too, to mess with people's heads, no?
There are two answers to that. Yes of course, we've been doing that since day one and the other is…I don't know what you're talking about, haha.
You seem like a pretty web-savvy band all the same, with the regular upkeep of blog, Looking For Gold for example, how important is the' net as a medium to Fucked Up?
It's so prevalent, the debate is no longer about whether it's a necessary evil or not, it's just a part of how we all function now. Some people in the band have embraced that more than others. Mike [aka guitarist, 10,000 Marbles] does the blog, almost exclusively. It couldn't be a better medium for him. That's his way of projecting the band. The `net's a very valuable tool, especially for a smaller band like us. The blog is of course band related but it's not even necessarily constricted to that. It's almost like a fanzine in disguise I guess.
Do you think the uprise in blogging might kill off the art of the `zine?
Well a good fanzine is hard to find these days. Some people still do them with record recommendations and reviews and whatever but a real fanzine used to be about fanatical, passionate writing covering something in depth of interest to you. I think the blog has robbed us of some of that. There are some great places online though where you will still find that passion, Gulture and Ugly Things for example. Whether it's on the 'net or in print though, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other.
Did you read that article on the band in the New York Times in which the guy didn't even mention your name?
Little things like that must make being lumbered with the apparent albatross of a name like Fucked Up, worth it?
At this point it kinda works for us and against us. Fucked Up as a name is a bit of a dinosaur. It's a relic from a time when we though the band would end in six months. It still works for us, personally. What's in a name, right? If Fucked Up was reliant on its name we would sound like Repulsion, or Godflesh or Bathtub Shitter. Fucked Up has always been more about content than surface.
'Year Of The Pig' is available now via Vice Records. For more information, find Fucked Up at their blog here or on the Jade Tree site here. The band play live as follows:
25 Brighton Engine Rooms
26 Exeter Lemon Grove
27 Portsmouth Pyramids
28 Sheffield Corporation
29 London Astoria


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From the time my precious little ones were birthed I subconsciously adopted the phrases, "don't run, slow down!" "put that down!" and "don't touch the hot stove!" Not once did I ever consider that my words might scare them, actually, scaring them was more important to me than risking their well-being. So what about when they are old enough to understand other, more grown-up dangers? Should we be mindful not to scare them and therefor give them half-truths when it comes to life and the dangers we are all facing? The truth is, whether we admit it or not, or like it or not, there are real fears we are battling. Schools have been doing fire drills, sometimes tornado or hurricane drills, depending on geographical location, and now schools are enforcing a gunman-intruder drill. Now, we are faced to consider the danger of sporting events with large crowds, public places, subways, theme parks, and (cringe here) churches. So the dilemma comes with teaching our kids to fear, or teaching them to have faith. It's the age-old dilemma really when we consider that for a few hundred years we've lived in a pretty safe little world. Wars were long ago or far away. Dragons were living in dungeons. Kids used to ride bicycles and walk to school. We now live in a different world, yet God gives us detailed instructions on how to parent in this ever-changing, God-hating, dangerous world.
It's important that we are truthful with our children. We must not cover up the truth. We should talk politics and local news with our children. They should hear it from our perspective, not the media. They should also see us being able to calmly and rationally discuss our feelings and where we stand on many issues. Our children need to see the painting of this world that reveals the ugly, sinful, diseased world that Adam brought upon us when he disobeyed God. The truth of the depravity of humanity must be on the forefront of our conversations when we address the evil that is being imposed into our pickett-fence lined neighborhoods. This then leads our kids to see the need for, and reality of, how good God is to those that love and fear Him. How God protects and saves those He calls, and those that keep His commandments. Psalm 91 should be read out loud and explained in every home of believers, over and over. And to be transparent, I have also had to read it over and over myself in recent days. I try to read it more than I watch the news. I try to keep Psalm 91 close to my heart, when considering where we have come as a nation.
Last week, Josh and I had the amazing privilege to tour the town and home of Corrie Ten Boom in Amsterdam. For those that aren't aware of her story, I plead with you to read her book, "The Hiding Place." She and her family hid the Jews during the time of the Nazi invasion into Holland. They were betrayed and caught and taken to concentration camps. I will not spoil it, but these women were severely tortured and suffered greatly and suffered great loss. Upon walking through their home, it makes sense why and how they endured and kept their faith in God strong through the difficult journey they were forced to walk. The Bible was the centerpiece of that home. Their aged father read the Scriptures to the girls twice per day. His Bible was still perched on the dining room table. This man, through his strong love for God, the same love that caused him to love people, taught his daughters sacrificial love. There is absolutely no surprise why these women were able to endure what they faced, and reach as many people as they did with the love of Christ. When you see the home they lived in, you see a glimpse into the life they lived before the persecution. That is the key to their spiritual survival and perseverance through the trial. They didn't learn what they knew about God while in the midst of the storm, but rather they learned who God was all their lives leading up to the storm. They learned God was faithful and true to His Word while in the midst of it all. It reminds me of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They were put through a fiery furnace, yet God was faithful, God was with them, God was good. They had already trusted before the heat was turned up. They had already decided that God was worth temporary pain and even death from this evil world. They had already been prepared for the heat.
My heart was broken after touring the house, and my heart hurt for those godly people that suffered from a very evil hand. But my heart was encouraged that I should continue to invest into the lives of my four children. I need to raise them learning more about God so that when the evils abound, and fear arises, their faith is solid. Psalm 91 reveals the character of God and He is still the same God today as He was back thousands of years ago when these words were pinned. So while friends matter, name brands come and go, and life gets busy, may God find me faithful to the task of preparing my children for battle. One day soon, sooner than we imagine, church will become less of a safe place. We must have a safe dwelling place in Christ, and under His wing. We must hide there. We must smile there. We must find rest there, in that warm, dwelling place. We can be assured no fear will find us there.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. "For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. I You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. "
The Ten Boom House. A jewelry and watch shop still
remain in business in the bottom story of the home.
The hole cut out to show the wall they built in
Corrie's room to have a secret hiding place for
the many Jews they hid in their home.
The sign on the door tells a lot of the deaths and/or
camps assigned to each family member.
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#50 - with Justin Minns
Joining us on this special 50th edition of the podcast is Justin Minns. Justin is a professional photographer who delights in capturing the beauty and spirit of his native East Anglia. His skills have led him to feature in various publications and competitions, and he now also explores around the world leading workshops.
Paul caught up with Justin in East Anglia and they discussed his relatively short photographic life and how it's consumed him accordingly. You can see more of his work via www.justinminns.co.uk
Also on this show we ask our listeners to take part in a quick survey. This will help us shape the podcast over the coming months and years. We'd very much appreciate you taking a few minutes to take part, the link for this is available via TheTogcast.com
In the news section we also talk about some City Guides by Ben Brain, the first of which is about photographing in Bath. You can see more about this via www.brainsfotoguides.com
The other item in our news section is the exhibition of Neil Mansfield over in Wales. This is a 5 year body of work celebrating and exploring the Nedd Valley. Check out www.landscapesuncovered.com for more information including dates and the images.
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Fuyu Persimmon Tree Care
Fuyu persimmon trees are medium-sized, hardwood, deciduous fruit trees. Fuyu persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are non-astringent, unlike persimmons native to the United States (Diospyros virginiana), according to Richard A. Hayden, a horticulturist with Purdue University. Also called Japanese or Oriental persimmons, these trees are desirable by home gardeners for their hardiness and their crisp, sweet fruit. Fuyu persimmon trees are also attractive, as the deep-orange fruit often clings to the bare branches of the tree long after the leaves have fallen.
Fuyu persimmon trees are less cold-hardy than their native counterparts. They cannot tolerate very cold temperatures even while dormant, and freezing temperatures will kill the leaves and blooms of the tree if they occur during the growing period. Fuyu persimmons should be grown outdoors only in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hardiness zones 7 through 10. Very hot sunlight will scorch the bark of the tree, so it is not recommended for growth in the high desert or tropical areas.
Persimmon trees thrive in full sunlight and need plenty of space and air movement to avoid fungal diseases such as leaf spot. In warmer climates, these trees will tolerate locations where they receive some afternoon shade. In cooler climates, Fuyu trees should be planted where they will be protected from cold breezes, according to information published by the California Rare Fruit Growers Association.
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Fuyu persimmon trees are exceptionally hardy and will grow on a wide range of soil types, including sandy or clay soil, save soil that has a high content of salt. They thrive in loamy, well-drained soil with an average pH of around 7.0. While these trees can survive periods of drought, they produce higher-quality fruit with consistent watering. Water enough so that the soil is continually moist, but not soggy. In some areas, this could mean watering up to 3 times per week. Use a soaker or drip hose and let the water slowly seep into the ground over the course of several hours, as these trees have deep tap roots.
Prune your Fuyu persimmon in December and again in early summer. Remove branches that cross or rub against each other, and branches that make tight angles. Opening up the tree will allow a more stable crop production and reduce the heavy load of fruit. This tree tolerates heavy pruning, so you can also head it in December to maintain a manageable height.
Fuyu trees are not heavy feeders. In fact, too much fertilizer can burn the leaves of the tree, which will turn brown. Still, they can benefit from a light application of a balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer in early spring. Use 1 pound of a slow-release, water-soluble fertilizer for every inch of the trunk's diameter. Apply it to the soil out to the edge of the tree's canopy.


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Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest is waiving most day use and camping fees in honor of National Get Outdoors Day, which is June 11.
With the exception of the Hopgood Pond Campground in Peru, Vermont, those wishing to enjoy the forest on Saturday may do so for free.
Access to most forest lands - including picnic areas, campsites, beach and lake areas, trails boat launches and cabins - is usually free. Fees are usually charged at developed campgrounds, but most of those will be waived on Saturday.
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Darcy Hayes Claims Second Consecutive Hunter Derby Victory at the Royal Horse Show
November 5, 2017 - Toronto, Ontario
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Darcy Hayes of Aurora, ON, and her mount, Say When, won the $15,000 Braeburn Farms Hunter Derby for the second year in a row on Sunday, November 5, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON.
Hayes and Say When, a nine-year-old gelding owned by Danielle Trudell-Baran of Toronto, ON, were the third entry to contest the course of natural obstacles set in the Ricoh Coliseum by Rob Carey of Vineland, ON. The pair's total score of 110 – consisting of a base score of 92, ten high option points, and eight handy bonus points – kept them at the top of the leaderboard through all 20 of the total entries.
Finishing in second with a total score of 100 was Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON, riding Enchanted, owned by Christel Weller. Brent Balisky, who made the trip from Langley, BC, finished close behind Ballard, taking both third and fourth place with scores of 99.5 and 99 aboard Class Act, owned by Wendy Valdes, and Easystreet, owned by Thunderbird Show Stables, respectively.
"I had a good feeling today because he warmed up so well for me before the class; he really shined today," said Hayes said of Say When. "I don't do jumpers much because my daughter (Quincy Hayes) does the jumpers, so these derbies are kind of my grand prix each week. Here at The Royal, it's just that much more exciting because there's more of a crowd. Friends come that wouldn't necessarily come to a horse show, and you get everybody in one place."
The win marked not only Hayes and Say When's second consecutive victory in the $15,000 Braeburn Farms Hunter Derby, but also their fifth derby win overall at the Royal Horse Show, having topped the same class in 2014 as well as the $25,000 Knightwood Hunter Derby in both 2015 and 2016.
"He's actually easier to ride in a derby than he is in a regular hunter course," Hayes said of Say When's knack for excelling in hunter derby events. "I think he's really smart, and the derby kind of peaks his interest and keeps him interested instead of just being regular jumps. He knows this is special and he knows he is special; his face was on the cover of the Royal Horse Show prize book. He loves himself, and we love him."
Each of the horses in Sunday afternoon's class qualified to compete in the event through the Canadian Hunter Derby Series, running throughout the season at horse shows across the country. Hunter Derby competition returns to the Ricoh Coliseum on Tuesday, November 7, with the $25,000 Knightwood Hunter Derby beginning at 7 p.m. The overall high point horse from both the Braeburn Farms Hunter Derby and the Knightwood Hunter Derby will be presented with the Lorna Jean Guthrie Challenge Trophy.
Royal Horse Show VIP subscriptions, group, and individual tickets are now on sale and are expected to sell-out on multiple nights during the Royal Horse Show. To purchase tickets, click here.
For more information on the Royal Horse Show, the marquee event of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, please visit http://www.royalfair.org/horseshow. For a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Horse Show, follow The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Facebook, @royalhorseshow on Twitter and @theroyalfair on Instagram. Tag the Royal Horse Show using #RAWF17, #royalfever, #FEIWorldCup, #Longines, and #RideToParis.
Funding support for The Royal has been provided by the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario.
$15,000 Braeburn Farms Canadian Hunter Derby Results – Sunday, November 5
Rider Hometown Horse Score
1. Darcy Hayes Aurora, ON Say When 110.00
2. Erynn Ballard Tottenham, ON Enchanted 100.00
3. Brent Balisky Langley, BC Class Act 99.50
4. Brent Balisky Langley, BC Easystreet 99.00
5. Muffie Guthrie Guelph, ON Damiro Van Ter Notelaere 98.00
6. Scott McKay Acton, ON Cut To The Chase 95.00
7. Kassidy Keith Nanaimo, BC Miracle 94.00
8. Isabelle Lapierre Levis, QC Carrera S 91.50
9. Muffie Guthrie Guelph, ON Lucky 2 Knight 86.00
10. Laura Jane Tidball Langley, BC Candyland 85.00
11. Quincy Hayes Aurora, ON Crush 84.00
12. Courtney Thomas Bedford, NS Zazou 77.00
About The Royal
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world's largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian event. The 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs November 3-12, 2017, at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Canada. For competition schedules, live webcasting, results and to purchase tickets, please visit www.royalfair.org.


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PETA Ends $1 Million Contest for Lab-Grown Chicken
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Artificial beef may be the talk of the town in Silicon Valley, but artificial chicken? Less so.
Back in 2008, animal rights organization PETA launched a contest with a $1 million prize promised to the first scientist able to bring in vitro chicken meat to market. The successful product would use animal stem cells grown and reproduced in a controlled environment to create real chicken meat—without having to kill any animals.
This week, after a two-year deadline extension, the contest ended with no winner having come forward to claim the prize.
PETA maintains the contest was a "smashing success," crediting substantial progress in research and development of in vitro meat. Commercially viable beef hamburgers or pork sausages, the group claims, are "bound to happen in the not-too-distant future."
"PETA is happy that our contest sparked debate, created a research fellowship, prompted interest and investment from the food industry and dot.com millionaires, and has seen patents pending for breakthroughs in developing the process, from tissue scaffolding to muscle development," said PETA president Ingrid E. Newkirk in a statement.
Last year, European researchers made a splash with the development of a vat-grown hamburger. It cost about $330,000 to produce, but it highlighted the significant progress that has been made in the development of lab-grown meat. It's not unreasonable to assume that lab-made chicken and pork are soon to follow.
Startups like Beyond Meat, Modern Meadow, and Hampton Creek are researching other ways to create sustainable, plant-based meat products. Last month, Hampton Creek made headlines by announcing it raised $23 million in a recent funding round. The company, which has investments from the likes of Bill Gates and Peter Thiel, is focused entirely on finding a plant-based alternative to chicken eggs, and has already begun selling a plant-based mayonnaise product called Just Mayo.
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The Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva was built above the ruins of a temple to honor the goddess Minerva that was built by Gnaeus Pompey the Great around 50 B.C. to honor his Asian victories. The basilica is located in Piazza della Minerva. On the right side of the facade of the basilica look for inscriptions that mark the flooding of the Tiber River between 1422 and 1870 because this is the lowest point in Rome and was subject to frequent flooding. Some of the Tiber flood waters rose to as high as 65 feet.
The Dominicans began construction on the gothic church in 1280 and used Santa Maria Novella in Florence as their model. Above the main doorway's triangular pediment is the coat of arms of the Dominican Pope St. Pius V (1566-1572)
Look for the trusty map inside the church to help you identify the key artwork in the basilica. In front of the altar you will find a staue of St. John the Baptist by Giuseppe Obici (1858) on the right and Michelangelo's "Risen Christ the Redeemer" on the Left.
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Michelangelo's statue of "Christ the Risen Redeemer" was started in 1519 and shipped unfinished from Florence in 1521. The bronze draping was added later.
Saint Catherine of Siena is also buried in the Basilica beneath the main altar; although her head is in the church of San Domenico in Siena. The monument was created by Isaia da Pisa in 1430. In 1939, Saint Catherine and Saint Francis of Assisi were proclaimed principal patrons of Italy and she was also proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970.
The Chapel of Saint Dominic has a painting byPaolo de Matteis and Benedict XIII's tomb is protected by a lovely statue of "Purity" by Pieto Brracci on the right side of the ornate tomb.
Visit the Carafa Chapel of Saint Thomas Aquinas with beautiful frescoes by Filippino Lippi. I love the scene that depicts St. Thomas presenting Cardinal Carafa to the Blessed Virgin. The relics of St. Thomas were kept in this chapel until 1511, when they were moved to Naples.
In the Chapel dedicated to the Annunciation you can admire the "Annunciation" painting by Antoniazzo Romano. The Virgin is shown giving dowries to young girls who are kneeling with Cardinal Juan de Torquemada. The cardinal is buried nearby.
Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides about Italy. To learn more about Rome visit www.vino-con-vista.com


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May/08/2015 Archived in:Armenian Genocide
In times of grave crisis, when it seems that the world has gone insane, when violence reigns, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocents, and more often than not, the ideologically crazed perpetrators claim to be killing in the name of religion, then conventional political discourse seems to ring hollow. Crisis management at urgently convoked special summits yields well-meaning declarations and peace plans, but the bloody conflicts spread. In such critical junctures it may be that institutional actors from a loftier stance enter the stage and speak out, to assert a moral authority capable of emboldening political forces to think and act on a higher level. This is what has occurred on the occasion of the centenary of the Armenian Genocide. Read Further...