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- 17 hours of high-performance tennis training per week.
- Academic studies at the Rafa Nadal International School.
Come and enjoy our facilities!
As well as having the modern and comfortable residency at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar for junior players, the complex boasts a tourist sports centre with ideal accommodation.
Cutting-edge technology benefits your wellbeing at our fitness centre thanks to a team of first-rate instructors and state-of-the-art equipment. After exercising it is impossible to resist our spa!
One of the healthiest restaurants in Mallorca. Caring for the dietary requirements of our customers is a priority for the whole team at Rafa Nadal Sports Centre and its Sports Café.
Within the grounds of the Academy is a specialised tennis shop where students can have their racquets strung or purchase any of the equipment that they need.
Thanks to its 7 paddle courts, hundreds of people practice this sport every day and receive classes to perfect their technique. These facilities are ideal for holding tournaments and corporate events
So that the young sportspeople can play other sports, the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar also has a 7-a-side football pitch and a regulatory multi-sports court for playing different sports.
In our SPA center every detail counts. Its decor seeks to influence customer vitality and stimulate the 5 senses.
Rafa Nadal Sports Centre offers a large sports complex and spectacular state-of-the-art facilities. 26 tennis courts with different surfaces, both exterior and interior,7-a-side soccer pitch, multipurpose sports courts, outdoor swimming pool and 25m indoor pool, 10 paddle courts and an athletics track makes RAFA NADAL SPORT RESIDENCE a unique space in which to live your passion for sport.
The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar has designed a training methodology based on the experience acquired after successful years in the professional circuit.
The prestigious team of coaches, led by Toni Nadal himself, is the one in charge of training the young players and preparing them for the tennis of the future. Would you like to be part of that future?
Yes. Please visit our web www.rnsportscentre.com where you will find full details of our facilities here at the Rafa Nadal Sports Centre. Some areas can be accessed by the general public such as the museum, Sport Café, shop, etc but the Academy building housing the American International School of Mallorca and the players' residence can only be accessed by authorised personnel. If you would like a tour of our facilities you can book this by emailing email@example.com (Museum) or call (+34) 971171683
We have players of varying levels and expect all players to already be training between 4-6 hours per week. The coaches assess the level of all the players at the start of the program and place them in the training groups for the week according to level and age. The coaches also decide the color ball best suited to player's requirements. The coaches appreciate that the players may be tired from travelling and can change the group a player is in during his/her stay if they consider it necessary. The coaches always have the final decision
Not all players that come to our Annual, Weekly & Summer Camp programs are ranked. For some, tennis is their chosen sport to keep fit and active and to be able to apply the values learned through sport throughout their lives and chosen career. Not all our players want to be professional tennis players. The coaches expect the players to already be training between 4-6 hours per day. What counts most is a good attitude, a willingness to learn and to improve and a passion for tennis.
The main language in Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is tennis and a love of sport.
Annual program: An English language assessment forms part of the admissions procedure for this program.
Summer Camp and Weekly programs: We have players from all over the world attending and so the common language on court is English. Many of our staff can speak several languages
Parents can stay at the Rafa Nadal Sports Centre on-site. Young players can stay with their parents however we do encourage them to stay in the Players' Residence in order to gain full advantage of all aspects of the program. It helps build companionship, respect for self and others, independence, self-discipline, etc. The players' residence (the academy) is a 24hr supervised building with monitors that stay on-site overnight. This building is accessed by authorised personnel only. For the shorter programs (Summer Camp and Weekly) the young players stay in a modern, well equipped bedroom, sharing with up to 3 other players. The rooms have their own bathroom and air-conditioning/heating.
Full details of what to bring and useful information is in our Academy Info document which is sent to you by the Players' Desk team well in advance of your arrival so you can plan your trip.
Annual program:
- 2 or 3 tennis rackets.
- Reels of string (optional– also available at the Pro-Shop center).
- 2 summer tracksuits or sweatshirts.
- 2 pairs (minimum) of tennis shoes (hard court and clay court).
- 1 pair (minimum) of sports shoes for physical training.
- 6 pairs of shorts.
- 8-10 sports t-shirts.
- 12 pairs of socks.
- Underwear (2 per day).
- 1 bathing suit.
- 1 pair of plastic shower shoes.
- 1 towel for the pool or beach.
- 1 towel for training.
- "casual-sport" clothing.
- Winter coat (windbreaker)
- Other winter garments (gloves, hat, scarf, etc.)
- Pajamas.
- 2 sports caps.
- Backpack.
- A safe (if needed, to keep belongings in the closet). There is a service available at the front desk of the Academy.
- Face and body sunscreen.
- Isotonic powder (to be mixed with water).
Summer Camp and Weekly programs:
- 2 or 3 tennis rackets.
- 2 summer tracksuits or sweatshirts.
- 2 pairs (minimum) of tennis shoes (hard court and clay court).
- 6 pairs of shorts.
- 8-10 sports t-shirts.
- 12 pairs of socks.
- Underwear (2 per day).
- 1 bathing suit.
- 1 pair of flip-flops
- 1 towel for the pool or beach.
- 1 towel for training.
- Casual clothing.
- Pajamas.
- 2 sports caps.
- Backpack.
- A safe (if needed, to keep belongings in the closet). There is a service available at the front desk of the Academy.
- Face and body sunscreen.
- Isotonic powder (to be mixed with water).
- Any medication or vitamins that should be taken and the dose or prescription
- Personal hygiene items
- Winter coat (windbreaker) (Weekly program in Winter months)
- Other winter garments (gloves, hat, scarf, etc.) (Weekly program in Winer months)
Do not bring: jewellery, luxury watches, Play Station, PSP, etc. Sheets, shower towels, etc.
At Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (juniors) there is free WiFi. Players need to ask Reception for the access code. It is available daily between 7:00 and 22:00 hours. It is not available outside these times. The Academy promotes a responsible use of the internet.
The use of mobile phones is banned during school hours, training sessions and meals. During this time, mobile phones must remain in lockers or in the student's room.
At Rafa Nadal Sports Centre (adults) guests have a special access code.
Within our facilities in Manacor, Mallorca we have two main buildings:
Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (www.rafanadalacademy.com): This is the junior players "base camp" and has restricted access. It houses players' rooms, gym and lounge, the American International School of Mallorca and offices. 26 tennis courts (Clay & Greenset), 7-a-side football pitch, regulation multi-sports court.
Rafa Nadal Sports Centre (www.rnsportscentre.com): Can be accessed by the general public. Houses accommodation for parents and players aged 18+. State of the art gym, spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, 7 padel courts, restaurant and café, shop, Pro Shop, Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience, Rafa Nadal Foundation and offices. Clinica Juaneda, a clinic specialised in sports medicine, physiotherapy and nutrition. The Players' Dining Room (restricted access) is housed in this building as it is serviced by the same kitchen as the Sports Centre restaurant.
Yes. Next to our premises there's a specialized tennis shop where players can have their rackets restrung or where they can purchase any of the equipment that they need at special rates.
Airport transfer on Sundays (check-in and check-out day) is included in the Full Boarding option of the junior programs. If you check-in or check-out on a different day this will incur additional costs. We are approx. 40mins. drive from the international airport of Palma de Mallorca (PMI). Mallorca has been a popular tourist destination since the 1960s and we are well connected with direct flights from most European countries and with Madrid and Barcelona airports on mainland Spain.
Please note that all visa issues are the customer's responsibility. Once we have received your registration and payment, the Academy will help non-EU residents by providing an invitation letter for visa application purposes.
Today we are winning the matches that we will play tomorrow.
We want you to know how important you are to us and to remind you that together we will come out on top.
For this reason, and to adapt to your personal circumstances, at Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar we offer you the possibility of modifying or cancelling your new reservations at no cost if you do so at least 48 hours before starting your stay with us. We will play again soon!
Get ready – your best matches are yet to come!
Check availability for juniors here and for adults here.


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In the past, there was a king of the villages in Kurdistan. One day the king called the people and said:" I have a goat. I would like to someone borrow my goat and return it with the same weight." Hayas, who was a resident of the village, said "I can do it." He brought the goat and bought a wolf. He fed the goat kinds of food that were full of vitamins till evening, yet he showed the big, dangerous wolf to the goat in the evening till morning, so the goat couldn't get any benefits from the food!! Thus, the goat was in the same weight. When people asked why he did that? Calmly as usual, he said "Goat is my goat, if you think bad, you don't do that." When he returned the goat, the goat was the same weight it was taken. Therefore, he was bestowed a wife by the king for doing his job successfully.
Unfortunately, I can say that Hayas's story applies to AUI-S as well. We have such a unique university with this great curriculum. Also, it has native teachers and many great professors. On the other hand, we have a dangerous problem, which is financial aid.
Financial Aid system reminds me of Mr. Hayas's wolf. Although there are good services given in this university, the financial aid students are not advantageous. The problem is that the money increases each semester so when we assign an agreement for this year, we also think about next year. How can I pay money foot the next year if it increases? Like Mr. Hayas's goat when we go to admission, and say that we can't pay this amount of money, they say you are free you can depart here and go some other places. Our university's system is like the food of the Mr. Hayas's goat, and financial aid is like Mr. Hayas's wolf because when we think about financial aid we are pessimistic and can't study. Here I direct my speech to the administration I say: Hasn't the time come for a stable system of financial aid with clear criteria? Don't the financial aid students have the right to enjoy their studying at AUI-S like the other students?
*Karwan Gaznay is EWPLI 3 students at the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani.

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Pets are family, too, so it's not surprising that many will find something just for them under the tree this Christmas.
You'll find lots of gift ideas at the local pet store, from holiday-themed squeaky toys to little Santa suits.
But your pet might prefer a cozy new place to sleep. Or an ergonomic food bowl, one that doesn't require them to stoop. If they're getting on in years, maybe they could use a ramp or doggie steps to help them get in the car or jump into bed.
Treats are always appreciated. Many shops now offer organic and homemade doggie biscuits. Or, you can make your own.
PetSmart sells a Sunbeam Pet Gourmet Dog Treat Maker for whipping up soft snacks for a finicky pooch or a senior dog that has difficulty chewing crunchy treats. The $30 kit comes with dog-friendly frosting recipes and toppings.
If you're worried your dog will wander off, consider a doggie GPS. Tagg-The Pet Tracker is a lightweight device that attaches to most collars and lets you track your dog using a computer or smart phone.
For other ideas, check out the Humane Society's website. Their online shop offers a wide range of animal-friendly products.


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A couple more images of the new gameloft My Little Pony game have popped up over on Kotaku. I'm actually looking forward to giving this one a shot! It kind of reminds me of Sim Town in a way.
Check out their article here!
Thanks to lotusmist for the heads up.
Monday, October 15, 2012 op 10:21 PM
Labels: Game, Media, News, Not-Fanfiction
A bit of vocal, a bit of sampling and Discordyness, and a whole bunch of electronic style. Check them out below!
1.) Aviators and Lectro Dub - One Of Us
2.) Discord's Chaotic Game [Glitch Hop]
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Labels: Media, Music, Music: Instrumental, Music: Vocal, Not-Fanfiction
See that Derpy up there? She has a letter for you. Unfortunately she got stuck. I'm here to relay it.
It's that time of the year once again for some pony pumpkins! We ran a similar event last year with a huge amount of awesome carvings coming in if you wanted an example of what you can actually accomplish with a pumpkin. So lets get it started! Head on down past the break for information on how to enter, as well as the normal rules!
I'm going to go rescue Derpy now.
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Labels: Community, Event, News, Not-Fanfiction
Announced just a few weeks days ago, these things are pretty new in the world of pony! I really do wonder if It's some sort of marketing strategy to not give things release dates until the last minute when it comes to these characters (wru season 3 exact date announcement?), but I suppose they have their reasons!
Anyway, these two are popping up at Hot Topics all over the place, as well as their website. The second I saw them available, I knew I had to snag them immediately. I don't know if you guys pay much attention around here, but I love me some molded ponies.
Head on down past the break for my review on Funko's Derpy and Rainbow Dash!
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Labels: Custom Ponies, News, Not-Fanfiction, Review, Toys
You guys really make me proud.
What started as a long, drawn-out joke has since then turned into a comparatively large project for several members of the community as they worked to formalize my (admittedly poor) language specification and turn it into something that could actually be implemented and used for real applications.
Let me be clear on that- the current language specification is Turing-complete as far as I can tell. That's a major feat. You could actually use it for projects if you so desired once full-fledged interpreters have been written, and they're already well on their way to doing so.
Thank you all for taking this seed of an idea, planting it, and making something awesome out of it. I'm floored. I've never been happier with our tech-oriented members of the community than I am right now. I could have never done any of this myself, and it shows me how incredibly talented some of you can be if given an idea. I can't take any credit for this. It's all on you guys. You rock.
Click past the break for a breakdown on where everyone has headed with this. Trust me, you're not going to be disappointed. As always, if I missed anything major here, email me at [email protected] and I will include it.
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Labels: Editorial, Not-Fanfiction
Bobby Curnow over on the IDW Publishing forums released this image of a variant on the issue #1 comic. This is considered cover "C", which connects to a second cover for a full image similiar to how the others connect to one another.
And in other news, a few more comic tidbits have come out. Head on down past the break for a whole bunch of awesome information on the project!
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Labels: Comic, News, Not-Fanfiction
Honestly something like that would actually make some sense on earth ponies! And be hilarious.
Have some comics. We have a Salem parody and more Pinkie being ridiculous below.
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Labels: Comic, Not-Fanfiction
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Labels: Fanfiction, Story
I'm still leaning toward Sweetie Bot for top fandom invention.
Have some art while I go commission a series based around her!
Source 1
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Labels: Art, Drawfriend, Not-Fanfiction
It's been getting colder and colder around here recently, the leaves changing colors and falling off the trees as winter gets closer and closer. At least Fluttershy here is prepared! I still have to get my winter things from home in Michigan, heh.
Plush ponies on the horizon! Have some heart attacks after the break!
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Fluttershy custom plush - Winter outfit
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Labels: Art, Not-Fanfiction, Plushie
Author: Caliaponia
Description: Cloudsdale. Bastion of the Pegasi, linchpin of weather control, home to the Wonderbolts. A magnificent metropolis gracing the skies of Equestria. So what happens when an oblivious human starts stumbling around in a sailplane? As they say, hilarity ensues.Just passing through (New Part 8!)
Additional Tags: non-brony, exploding rainbows, language barrierop 1:00 PM
Labels: Author: Caliaponia, comedy, Fanfiction, Human, Incomplete, OC Ponies, Spitfire, Star-Needed, Story
Now that we know a bit more about Gameloft's new pony game, I'm sure you all have expectations for the project. So far we know it will be focused on building ponyville, with a bunch of mini games on the side, but we haven't dug up the specifics quite yet.
So, assuming you have all tried a sim style game at least once in your lives, what do you want to see out of this one? Any specific features you are looking forward to?
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Labels: Game, Media, Not-Fanfiction
Author: Stereo_Sub
Description: Hey, wanna hear a story?The Eternal Song (New Part 10!)
'Course you do. It's me telling it, after all. When has Vinyl Scratch ever let ya down?
All right. Sit your flank down and listen. This one's gonna be good.
It's the story of a night of hard drinking, an old record shop, and the fate of a world I never knew existed. A story of ancient songs, angry gods, and weird and terrifying creatures. A story of a certain white unicorn and her mostly-willing quest to save the universe, with the help of a snarky piece of sentient jewelry, some sweet magical powers, and a host of strange and interesting characters.
And it's about friends, too. And love, and promises made and broken, and the endless beat of the eternal song that runs through all of us.
... Jeez, that got pretty deep, didn't it? Well, anyway, yeah.
This is that story.
Additional Tags: Music, Journeys, Battles, Love, Discovery
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Labels: Author: Stereo_Sub, Fanfiction, Incomplete, Lyra, Nurse Redheart, OC Ponies, Octavia, Star-Needed, Story, Vinyl Scratch
We have a bit of vocal rock stuff to start us off today, followed by some ambient/chill Everfree Forest music. Check them all out below!
1.) Celestia
2.) Emkay - Sunrise in the Everfree (Remade)
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Labels: Media, Music, Music: Instrumental, Music: Vocal, Not-Fanfiction
It's a little late tonight! I blame pandas. They keep eating all of our EQD brand bamboo, forcing me to garden for more.
Or something.
Have a whole bunch of music of the day!
And be sure to check out this post if you plan on submitting any music to EQD. It will save your life, I promise.
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Labels: Media, Music, Music of the Day, Not-Fanfiction
I see you guys wanted some Daring Do so I was happy to oblige. She is a pretty cool pony I must admit! Maybe we will see more of her someday.
News you guys! Check after the break.
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Welcome to Fraser Valley Lifestyle Magazine!
We are a collective of storytellers, documenting the faces and places that make the Fraser Valley home. We value community, collaboration, and authenticity; and most of all, we value you. Our goal is to bring you the most inspiring and engaging content we can find, from right here in the Valley.
Join us as we share stories, struggles, and successes from White Rock to Chilliwack and everywhere in between.
Melissa Warren
Melissa is an entrepreneur, partner, mother, and writer. When tasked with bringing the dream of Fraser Valley Lifestyle Magazine to life, she jumped at the opportunity to build a platform for authentic, community-based storytelling. Melissa manages the FVLM website, brand, and content- but her favourite part is overseeing our phenomenal team of contributors!
When she's not working on FVLM, Melissa is busy running Foundation Creative Co, a boutique agency offering branding, web design, and content marketing. Outside of work she's usually found clutching an iced coffee while reading Pete the Cat to her toddler over, and over….and over again.
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Christa is a proud mom, wife, and entrepreneur. She believes in living life to the fullest and enjoying the journey. She's jumped headfirst into the world of online publishing and brings years of business experience and impeccable taste to the FVLM leadership team. As one half of a father-daughter real estate team based here in the Valley, Christa is passionate about her community and everyone in it. Christa lives in Langley with her husband and new baby girl; outside of business, she's an accomplished equestrian and a lover of new adventures.
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Christa's father Mike brings a little testosterone to the leadership team, along with an excellent taste in wine! Mike has been serving clients the Fraser Valley for the last 25 years and is passionate about helping people make a home in this beautiful community. An avid outdoor person, Mike enjoys fishing, hiking, camping and many outdoor adventures. Hockey has been a passion since boyhood and he continues to play today.


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IUCN is the global organisation with the longest consistent role in geoconservation
Geodiversity refers to the variety of the geological and physical elements of nature, such as minerals, rocks, soils, fossils and landforms, and active geological and geomorphological processes. Together with biodiversity, geodiversity constitutes the natural diversity of planet Earth.
IUCN's advisory role on World Heritage and geodiversity
The 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention has recognised geodiversity from the outset of its work and is the longest standing global instrument for geodiversity conservation. As a founding organisation of the Convention and as its adviser on nature, IUCN has held the longest consistent role in geodiversity conservation science and practice of any global organisation.
IUCN evaluates new candidate sites proposed for the World Heritage List due to their natural "Outstanding Universal Value" (OUV), and monitors sites that have been included as World Heritage. One criterion for determining OUV is related to geoheritage – criterion (viii). Under this criterion, nominated sites shall:
"(viii) be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth's history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features." – Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention
As of August 2017, there are 90 World Heritage sites currently listed under criterion (viii), including iconic places such as the Galapagos Islands, Yellowstone National Park, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, and the Namib Sand Sea. In undertaking its work on World Heritage, IUCN cooperates with a range of international specialist organisations focused on Earth Science, including the International Union of Geological Sciences, the International Association of Geomorphologists and the International Union of Speleology.
Related IUCN Resolutions and areas of work
IUCN's interest in geodiversity management and in geoheritage conservation (known as geoconservation) has increased in the last decade.
IUCN Members, who include government and civil society organisations, have adopted resolutions in 2008, 2012 and 2016 calling on the global conservation community to support the protection and management of the world's geodiversity and geoheritage.
WCC 2016 Res 083: Conservation of moveable geological heritage
WCC 2012 Res 048: Valuing and conserving geoheritage within the IUCN Programme 2013–2016
WCC 2008 RES 040: Conservation of geodiversity and geological heritage
Geodiversity and geoconservation are also relevant to IUCN policies and strategies, and contribute to many of IUCN's areas of work such as: climate change, ecosystem management, environmental law, protected areas, science and knowledge, water, and World Heritage.
Geodiversity is an important consideration in the priorities set by the IUCN Programme 2017-2020. Geodiversity and geoconservation contribute to achieving the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They provides society with diverse benefits based on regulating, supporting, provisioning, and cultural services.
Find out more on geodiversity through the ProGEO leaflet.
IUCN's support for UNESCO Global Geoparks
IUCN has had a long-standing role supporting the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network since its establishment in 2004, and is a non-voting member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, which is responsible for governing UNESCO's International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme. In 2015, areas designated as part of the network gained a higher status of recognition, following a decision to recognise them fully as "UNESCO Global Geoparks".
Today the world counts 127 Global Geoparks in 35 countries. They include areas with geological featuresheritage of international significance, which have no formal legal protection and are rather conserved through a bottom-up, community-led approach.
IUCN WCPA Geoheritage Specialist Group
In 2013, a Geoheritage Specialist Group was created under IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN-WCPA). The group provides specialist advice on all aspects of geodiversity in relation to protected areas and their management.
Since 2015, IUCN's "Protected Area Governance and Management" handbook contains a chapter on geoconservation. The specialist group is now preparing a 'Best Practice Guideline on Geoheritage Conservation in Protected Areas' and is updating the 2009 "IUCN thematic study on World Heritage Volcanoes.


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Hi Everyone,
Welcome to my blog!. My name is Preethi. I am a former techie and now a homemaker looking after my 2 1/2 year old kid. I live in UK, my hubby is also a software professional. I have two sisters, one elder and one younger. All my family members are doctors. I am the odd one out who chose software profession 😁.
Before marriage, I rarely cooked and that too if I found the recipe fascinating. I used to collect new recipes from the newpapers. I also used to note down few recipes from cookery shows on television and would try them out along with my mom, mostly make her do 😊. My mom and grandmother(nanamma) would do all the daily cooking. I never helped them.
After marriage, I came to UK from hyderabad. Before coming to UK, I created a recipe book in which I noted down all the basic recipes like dals,curries,rice…..etc
So that it would be easy for me to cook.
In this blog, I am going to share my recipes which I have learnt from my mom and mother-in-law. Usually I do a lot of experiments in cooking, I will also post some of my successful experimental recipes😃.
I will also be sharing my past experiences in life. The different situations I have faced in life. In short, I am going to share some of the bits and pieces of my life.
Comments and feedbacks are welcome. I will feel good reading a positive feedback. If you have any queries, you can contact me on firstname.lastname@example.com
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Carolinas Lead National Fall in Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate has fallen fast in the Carolinas. But the decline may not be the good omen it seems as the underlying reasons mirror broader trends that are causing some economists concern.
The Labor Department on Friday said South Carolina's rate plunged 2.5 percentage points over the past year to a seasonally adjusted 5.5%, and North Carolina's dropped 2.2 points to 6.3%, outpacing the rest of the country.


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|Omar Okai claimed he and his boyfriend were kicked off the bus for being gay (Picture: Facebook/Omar Okai)
A theatre director describes how he was kicked off a London bus after its driver launched a vile racist and homophobic tirade at him and his boyfriend.
Omar Okai said the "humiliating" incident happened after he had enjoyed an evening out with his boyfriend in central London on Friday.
He said the couple were left "shocked and disgusted" after the driver challenged them with an apparently innuendo-laden remark after they boarded the bus at the rear.
The 51-year-old, from Bethnal Green, alleged that the driver told them: "I bet you like it in the backdoor" during the confrontation near Tottenham Court Road station.
Mr Okai and his Spanish partner Juan Salas Carranza, 36, have now formally complained to Transport for London and the police over the alleged incident.
"We put our hands out to get the bus but he looked at us and pointed at something and just drove on," Mr Okai told the Standard.
"We caught up with the bus at another stop. The front doors were closed but people were on the bus. The back door was open so we got on and go straight to the front and put our Oyster cards on the machine.
"He then said, the front doors were closed for a reason. We apologised and said 'but we have paid, is it ok?'
"He just kept repeating, 'how long have you been using buses in this country?' I made it very clear I am British but he kept repeating it. It was really aggressive, it was vile.
"He then said, 'why did you use the backdoor?'. We again apologised and he said, 'I bet you like it in the backdoor anyway.'
"I kind of stopped and said, 'what do you mean'. He said, 'you heard'.
"He then pressed the button on the top of his bus panel and made this announcement. He said 'this bus is not going any further and people need to get off'.
"It was in such a nasty way. We got off the bus but realised other passengers stayed on. He then opened the front doors and allowed another lady to enter and then he drove off."
Mr Okai, who runs his own theatre company, said: "You don't have to call me a poof and a queer to be homophobic. This on a bus in your own country in 2016, that's disgusting." In a letter to TfL, he added: "I would like an explanation, not just an apology, as I will be taking it further.
"This kind of behaviour is not acceptable in any shape or form in Great Britain and as a British citizen born here, I am not accepting it. My partnerand I were humiliated and intimidated, being made to leave the bus.
"In a multi-racial, poly-sexual society, this can't be allowed to pass. I use the transport system day in, day out and have never been so insulted."
Transport for London said they are investigating what happened.
A spokesperson said: "We are concerned to hear of this incident and are investigating it with Tower Transit, the operator of the 25 bus route.
"We expect the highest standard of public service from bus drivers."
Bus operator Tower Transit have also been contacted for comment.
Mr Okai also reported the alleged incident, which happened at around 10pm on Friday, to the Metropolitan Police. Scotland Yard have been contacted for comment.
People have taken to social media to show their support for Mr Okai and applaud him for reporting the incident.
Steven Kavuma said on Twitter: "Absolutely disgusting. I hope his bus licence gets taken away."
Stephanie Sirr wrote: "Shocking treatment of two gay men on their way home. Feels like we're going backwards".


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Alistair Overeem and Mark Hunt face off in the rematch this Saturday in Las Vegas.
English-born Dutch MMA fighter Alistar Overeem (41-15-0, 1NC) and New Zealand born living in Australia former K-1 kickboxer and MMA fighter Mark Hunt (12-11-1) will square the differences following their encounter in 2008. The pair fought in Osaka where "The Reem" earned the victory in the first round via submission. Heavyweight veterans, Ranked No. 3 Overeem and Ranked No. 8 Hunt open the main card at UFC 209 Woodley vs. Thompson 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the main event at UFC 209 the welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) is fighting Ranked No. 1 Stephen Thompson (13-1-1). The bout is also a rematch. Their original encounter ended in the majority draw at UFC 205 last November.
The fight card matches two first strings in the lightweight division, Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0-0) and Tony Ferguson (23-3-0). In addition Rashad Evans (24-5-1) is taking on Daniel Kelly (12-1-0). Also on the program Lando Vannata (9-1-0) vs David Teymur (5-1-0).
In the prelims on FS1 Marcin Tybura (14-2-0) is battling out against Luis Henrique (10-2-0, 1NC). Mirsad Bektic (11-0-0) is going up against Darren Elkins (22-5-0). As well, Iuri Alcantara (33-7-0, 1NC) vs Luka Sanders (11-0-0) and Mark Godbeer (11-3-0) vs Daniel Spitz (5-0-0).
Tyson Pedro (5-0-0) vs Paul Craig (9-0-0) headlines the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Amanda Cooper (3-2-0) and Cynthia Calvillo (3-0-0) battle out in the female MMA bout. Albert Morales (6-0-1) and Andre Soukhamathath (11-3-0) start the show in the first fight of the night.


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Since his debut Food & Liquor in 2006, Lupe Fiasco has continued to crank out lyrics and beats that hold his place among the top rappers in the game. Now he's touring in support of his latest album, and first independent release, DROGAS Light. While Lupe gave his own work a modest 7/10 rating, you can evaluate the tracks yourself when he hits the Highline Ballroom stage.
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The Movie Club Podcast #23: Crash and Crash
The Movie Club Podcast is an irregular roundtable podcast where we select two movies to dissect, analyze and discuss with a group of fellow movie bloggers and film fans.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, The Movie Club Podcast crew gathered around the table to discuss two controversial and divisive films that happen to have the same title: David Cronenberg's Crash and Paul Haggis' Crash. While many film gurus out there adamantly refuse to ever revisit either of these despised flicks, we are more than willing to fearlessly charge into the wreckage. Of course, by we, I mean everyone except Jay and I… we both wussed out of this episode for, um, personal reasons.
Fortunately, there is still a great line-up of folks on this month's episode including Kurt and Andrew from Row Three, Jim from The Director's Club Podcast and Ryan McNeil from The Matinee. Head over to The Movie Club Podcast to download the episode and join the discussion in the comments. The next episode will be: Wim Wenders' Paris, Texas and Richard Kelly's Southland Tales.


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If you suffer from moderate to severe hearing loss, the purchase of a hearing aid can significantly improve your day-to-day life. Even those with mild hearing loss can miss elements of their favorite music, conversations with loved ones, and the noises of nature.
Unfortunately, there are dozens of myths surrounding hearing assistance that encourage patients to avoid hearing aids altogether. The majority of these myths are untrue.
To learn more about your hearing aid eligibility, contact our informed Florida otolaryngologist at Light ENT. Our team is responsive to your needs and focuses on keeping you informed about your health issues.
Myth #1: Hearing Aids Fully Restore Hearing
Unlike prescription lenses, which can restore vision completely, hearing aids cannot cure your hearing loss. Instead, they improve your communication and quality of life by making it easier to listen. For example, you might not be able to hear blowing wind, but you'll hear the wind chimes – something you would've missed before investing in hearing assistance.
Myth #2: You Can Buy Your Hearing Aid Online
The online sales movement has targeted both glasses and hearing aid users, claiming to offer better deals and lower prices on the same frames, lenses, and assistive devices. While you can absolutely purchase hearing aids online, you'll miss the opportunity to consult with a professional.
Working with a licensed doctor ensures that your device is properly selected and programmed. You'll also have access to popular services, such as follow-up support, a hearing evaluation, and rehabilitation services. None of these benefits are provided online for individuals with hearing loss.
Myth #3: You Don't Need Two Hearing Aids
If you only experience hearing loss in one ear, it can be easy to assume you'll only need one hearing aid. However, we listen with two ears. This allows us to localize sounds coming from every direction. While a single hearing device will help, two hearing devices will make a more noticeable difference. Digital hearing, which allows one aid to stream sound wirelessly to the other aid, can further streamline the process.
Myth #4: Hearing Aids are Bulky and Annoying
While this may have been true in the past, modern hearing devices are smaller and more discreet than ever. They come in a range of colors and designs. Some can even be placed directly in the ear canal, totally invisible to the naked eye.
Myth #5: Hearing Aids Aren't Affordable
It can be difficult to afford hearing assistance. However, you aren't alone in your concern. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has an entire list of organizations that can help offset the cost of your device.
Your doctor can also suggest solutions that might be worth considering. When prioritizing your finances, remember that hearing aids will change the way you experience daily life. Sometimes, the extra payment is worth it.
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Pimlico's resident first story poet celebrates the suffragettes
Pimlico Academy's student, Matilda Collins, took part in a writing workshop for Book Week 2018, with writers' charity First Story, on Tuesday 6 February. This also marked one hundred years to the day when women for the first time were given the right to vote in parliamentary elections in Britain.
Poet in resident, Matilda Collins, wrote an outstanding poem about the Suffragettes, who fought for this right until they eventually succeeded in 1918.
My sister's a Suffragette.
Bright blue eyes full of ambition. She's
Constantly powerful.
She knows what she wants.
My sister is a Suffragette. Undeniably focused -
Even at the worst of times
My sister's a suffragette.
Whether she's fighting for her rights
Or fighting for the right to sit in the passenger's
My sister's a suffragette.
First Story, and Book Week, are run in collaboration with the English Department at Pimlico Academy. Find out more about the English Department on our Curriculum page.


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Somba Ké Family Dental is the only dental office in the North that houses a fully functioning, on site dental/denture laboratory. Our high tech dental lab features the latest products and technologies available to produce consistent and high quality dental prosthetics.
Precision is key, so any repairs or required adjustments can be made at any time; walk-in patients are always welcome.
Our experienced and highly skilled technicians will create dentures that will look both natural and attractive in as little as 24 hours. At Somba Ké Family Dental, our dental lab technicians in fabrication of full and partial dentures, backed by a warranty that will in ensures customer satisfaction. Denture repairs for the general public are welcome, with no appointment necessary and a fast turnaround.
Precision is an absolute necessity in all aspects of our lab ensuring proper fit. The accuracy it takes to create a cast molding is what will guarantee you have a flawless fit and smile. Our lab technicians pay particular attention to detail and design, to give you the quality you deserve.
Our Somba Ké Family Dental Lab provides you with a variety of treatment options. These include metal free products such as Emax, Zirconia and porcelain veneers. Of course the traditional porcelain fused to metal and full gold crown are also an option, and our knowledgeable clinicians are here to help you discuss and design to your specific needs.
All of our restorations are fabricated under magnification of 8-10x, ensuring the best possible accuracy and fit in our restorations.


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February is American Heart Month So Here Are Healthy Heart Tips
Getting HEART SMART MONTH!
After reading for years what the American Heart Association guidelines have to say about heart disease, I got use to eating alot less red meats. They recommend eating no more than 6 ounces of cooked lean meats, poultry, fish or seafood in a single day based on people who need 2,000 calories. Roughly 70 milligrams of cholesterol are in each 3 ounche cooked servings. However the amount of saturated fat in meat can vary. Here are some ways to reduce that fat.
Buy meats that are lean and minimal fat. Lean beef include the round, chuck and sirloin. Lean port cuts include tenderloin or loin chop and lean lamb comes from the leg or arm and loin.
Buy choice or select grades rather than prime. Lean or extra lean ground beef.
Trim all visible fat.
Broil instead of fry meat.
Drain off the fat when broling, roasting or baking. Don't baste with drippings, keep them the meat moist by using wine or fruit juice.
Cook meat a day ahead of time then refrigerate. Remove the hardened fat and remove from the top. Use in stews, soup or other stir fry dishes.
Any recipe that asked for browning try using the broiled instead of a fry pan.
Eat chicken and turkey more often avoid duck and goose.
Always remove the skin from the poultry before cooking.
Don't eat processed meat and avoid if possible, sausage, bologna, salami and hot dogs. Even those reduced fat are high in calories and saturated fat. Also they all have way too much sodium. Read labels carefully.
Higher cholesterol is in liver, sweetbreads, kidney and brain... way too high if you watching. Only eat occasionally.


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People come and go, but true friends are forever. But to be a true friend, you have to make an effort that goes beyond just buying your buddy a "YAS QUEEN" keychain or sending them late night Snapchats.
And hey, we get it — the increasingly rapid pace of life, plus your professional and personal struggles don't always make it easy to find time to care for another person as deeply as you'd like to.
That's why we made a list of handy reminders of the things that matter most to keep the ship of your friendship happily sailing.
1. Be a good wingman/wing-woman.
Today's dating scene can be hard to navigate, and finding that special someone requires more ammo than ever before. Good thing you have your true friends to help you conquer the world of romance.
Giving each other confidence, sharing some flirting techniques, providing icebreakers to help start new conversations, or even being the punching bag if things don't go as planned, are all ways you can be there for your friend when they're on the prowl. Plus, wingman/wing-woman stories always make for hilarious memories to be shared.
2. Throw each other birthday parties.
Many people agree that after the age of 21, birthdays kind of start to suck. Not only because you're getting older, but because organizing them is such a dreadful ordeal. You'd rather just get takeout and watch Netflix by yourself.
But a best friend should make sure your celebration is a little more epic than that.
Believe us when we say that taking the stress off your friend's shoulders and organizing a birthday gathering (even just a small one) is such a rewarding experience, neither you nor your bestie will ever forget it.
3. Compliment each other.
From scientific research to beautiful high school passion projects, there are more than enough reasons to believe in the healing power of compliments
But hearing one from your bestie can have an even bigger impact than you think. Start with simple things like acknowledging their style, or letting them know you appreciate their sense of humor. Throw in a #tbt moment now and then to revisit a memory you've had together.
Eventually, complimenting each other will become second nature, and you'll see how your friendly bond grows stronger and stronger.
4. Make each other laugh when the other feels down.
Life is full of ups and downs and while it's definitely exciting to be surrounded by people when you're at the top of your game, it's so much more important to have someone there when things are not going so well.
Make sure your telephone number is the 911 equivalent for when your friends are in trouble. Find time and energy to listen, comfort and advise. You can be sure, acts of kindness like that will not go unnoticed.
5. Don't judge or hold grudges.
The fact that you are good friends with someone does not always mean you see eye to eye. Just as any human being, they will make poor life choices. Some of their mistakes might even hurt your friendship.
But judging and holding grudges will do you no good. The key to a steady friendship is empathy, support, and a willingness to forgive. As Buddha once said, "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."
6. Spend more face-to-face time together.
Texts, tweets, likes, reactions on your iPhone or Android — all of this modern age stuff is great to stay in touch with friends, family and their latest news. But no amount of emojis can replace the face-to-face time with a close friend.
If you're creative enough, you'll find that it's not that difficult to find moments in your day where you can reconnect with each other.
You go to the gym in the mornings? Find one that's suitable for both of you and spend some quality time at a spin class. Are you a coffee-holic? Set up daily meet-ups to get coffee during lunch and quickly run through all the latest gossip. Prefer to hang out in the evenings? Invite your friends over, download Monster Strike (on your iPhone or Android) and take down bosses together with the power of friendship. The possibilities are endless, you just have to want it!
7. Support each other in your ventures.
Did your friend tell you she's going to be the next Mark Zuckerberg and invent the new Facebook? Did your best bud suddenly quit his job to move to Sri Lanka to teach English? Are five of your single friends buying a pack of cats and moving in together?
In times of change, or when a big decision needs to be made, having the support of people who are close to you can work magic even in the most daunting situations. So make sure to be that source of confidence and comfort for your friend because one day you might need it too.
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Jones brings AFL experience to England
England coach Eddie Jones will draw on four decades of AFL knowledge with his appointment of Neil Craig as head of high performance for the Roses' senior rugby union team.
The 61-year-old Craig recently left Carlton where he was director of coaching, development and performance.
Previous to the Blues, Craig was the head of coaching strategy and development at Essendon; the director of sports performance at the Melbourne Demons; and took Adelaide to five finals series in a row.
Jones has recognised the fitness and planning expertise of Craig, who is just one of several appointments to the England senior team.
Once again, he is also bringing in Melbourne NRL assistant coach Jason Ryles from the premiership-winning team to help England prepare for their international season.
"And we've got Neil Craig who's an ex-AFL coach coming in as a consultant for highest performance to look how we operate and see how we can improve," Jones told the Rugby England website on Friday.
"We're being quite progressive in that area, I think.
"We want the environment to be the best in the world and, to do that, we continually have to bring in people who have got more knowledge than we've got."
Craig, a veteran of 319 SANFL games, was the Crows' fitness adviser in their back-to-back premiership victories in 1997-98.
In 2004, he took over as Adelaide's caretaker coach and, after being awarded the permanent senior position, he guided the club to successive preliminary finals in his first two seasons, and five-consecutive finals appearances from 2005-09.
Craig's brief primarily focuses on improving player leadership and developing England's coaches.
He will join England during camp next week when the squad travels to Portugal to begin their preparations for Tests against Argentina (November 11), Australia (November 18) and Samoa (November 25) at Twickenham.


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POC @ Willow Springs December 1-2, 2018....
Porsche Owners Club
Registration closed December 2, 2018 11:59 PM on December 2, 2018 11:59 PM PST Registration ends December 2, 2018 11:59 PM on December 2, 2018 11:59 PM PST Registration opens October 23, 2018 12:00 AM on October 23, 2018 12:00 AM PDT Registration runs from October 23, 2018 12:00 AM to December 2, 2018 11:59 PM
The Annual Track Record Weekend Event Is Upon Us....
Willow Springs International Raceway; Last Event Of The Year....December 1-2, 2018
Cup Races, Time Trial, & Performance Driving Series (PDS)
Hosting Our Annual Town Hall Meeting Saturday Afternoon @ 4:45 PM
Come join us for the first racing event of 2018 at the exciting Willow Springs International Raceway (The Fastest Track In The West) . We'll be hosting our customary Cup Race groups, Time Trial series, and our Performance Driving series on this legendary 2.5 mile road course.
This is the weekend where POC WSIR track records are set as the track's cold and the wind is minimal. We have new car classifications this year which means all new track records so come on down and give it your best shot. Enshrine your name and class record at the fastest track in the west, Willow Springs International Raceway.....
PDS and Time Trial will have 4 sessions both days. Non-Porsche cars are welcome. POC certified instructors will be available for all students. PDS and TT students must contact Dwain Dement, Chief Driving Instructor, at 949-633-9455 or 949-770-2888 so that an instructor can be assigned to work with you at no additional cost. You must call before Monday November 26th to ensure your instructor/student pairing.
On Saturday, Red Cup Racers will have 2 morning practices, qualifying, and 1 cup race. Orange Cup Racers will have a morning practice, qualifying session (split), and 2 -cup races. On Sunday, race groups will have 1 practice session, 1 qualifying session (split), and 1 cup race.
Our special EARLY BIRD PRICING ($50. discount) for this event expires Friday Nov. 16th at midnight. The discounted rates for 2-day registrations are $405. for Cup Racing and $350. for Time Attack and PDS. 1-day TA and PDS is $250. Last second registration at the track will be $100 higher than online pricing-no exceptions so register NOW.... 2018 POC membership is required. You can renew or join on the registration page as MSReg.....
Friday testing: Willow Springs Raceway offers Friday testing in the clockwise configuration. The cost is NOT included in your POC registration. Contact the track office for details at (661) 256-6666 or email@example.com MCE Racing will have their Dynojet there Friday and all weekend...
Track entry gates will stay open until 10 PM Friday night for trailer parking access.
Saturday: Gates opens at 6:00 am. Registration and tech will open at 6:30 am. There is a mandatory Driver's Meeting at 7:15 am sharp. Track goes hot at 8:00....
Sunday: Gate opens at 6:00 am. The track goes hot at 8 am.
Annual Town Hall Meeting: Saturday night in the WSIR diner from 4:45 pm - 6 pm. All POC members are urged to attend. This is a great opportunity to discuss topics of concern with your fellow members and Board of Directors. Your participation is of great value to our club. Please attend....
Vehicle tech inspection should be done before you get to the track to avoid check-in delays and last minute repairs. Tech inspection at the track will be provided by Vali Motorsports and ProMotorsports on Saturday morning. The cost is $20, payable to POC.
Tire service: Please support Track Fast Motorsports. They come to all our events (except BW) and we don't want to lose them as we did our previous track tire vendor. Track Fast will be onsite Friday afternoon to mount your orders. They sell Yokohama, Hoosier, Toyo, Nitto and Goodyear tires. Zero sales tax and zero shipping fees if delivered to the event. Contact Bryan Shackelford at (480) 833-6554, email@example.com
Fuel: Leaded and unleaded race fuel (race cars only) will be available at the track both days.
Lodging: Marriott Springhill Suites, 1811 West Ave. J-12, Lancaster, CA 93535. Ph.: (661) 729-2390.
Holiday Inn Express, 43719 17 Street West, Lancaster, Ca 93534 Ph. (661) 951- 8848
Please ask for the POC room rate! Help support the club and state at a host hotel.
Camping: Motorhome camping will be permitted on Friday and Saturday nights. Be prepared to dry camp. Quiet time will be enforced from midnight to 6AM.
Event cancellations received by Friday Nov 23rd @ midnight will receive a full refund. No cancellations will be accepted after that time....
Director of Motorsport: John Gordon (310) 990-9449 email@example.com
Chief Driving Instructor: Dwain Dement 949-633-9455 or 949-770-2888 firstname.lastname@example.com


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Thank goodness the weather has been in the 80s lately instead of 90s. Unfortunately, I'm pretty tired of sweating within 5 minutes of stepping foot outdoors. I hate to say it, but I'm so ready for sweater weather.
Both Nate and my favorite season is fall. We love the crisp air, beautiful leaves, earthy smells and cooler temperatures! Plus, I love wearing sweaters.
So it would only seem appropriate that to celebrate our 1 year dating anniversary on Friday, we had a Cider Cake.
This actually came about because we had this bottle of TJ's Cranberry Cider laying around for a while, and with the cold weather long gone, Nate had no desire to drink it. He also said that he had had it before and didn't love it.
I hate wasting things or throwing them out, so I figured the cider would have to get used in some other form that we'd both enjoy. I scoured the internet for recipes that use cider and found quite a few, but I wanted our anniversary dessert to be something special.
So when I came across a recipe for a 3 layer cake with cider cake, cider filling and cider frosting, I knew that had to be it. Luckily, altogether it used 3+ cups of cider, but unfortunately that still leaves me with over half the bottle.
Next up I'm thinking of cider roasted pears, and maybe a cider vinaigrette.
This cake is part of the #cakelove bloghop!
you can see it here.
October Cider Cake
Taken from Oxmoor House
Makes one 3-layer cake
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cider Filling (recipe below)
Creamy Cider Frosting (recipe below)
Chopped pecans (optional)
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves; add to creamed mixture alternately with cider, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in lemon juice.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and cool completely in fridge.
Put a thin band of icing along the perimeter of each later, and then pool the Cider Filling inside. Put back in fridge to let it set completely or the filling will ooze out from the weight of the cake (trust me).
Spread top and sides with Creamy Cider Frosting. Garnish top of cake with pecans, if desired.
Cider Filling
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan; gradually stir in cider. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and butter; cool in fridge.
Creamy Cider Frosting
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider
1/4 teaspoon salt
About 4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; cool. Gradually add sugar until spreading consistency; beat until smooth.


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Watcher's winners for April 30, 2010
The Council has spoken and, as is usually the case, I heartily concur (although I sometimes wish that everyone could end up in first place, since the submissions are so stellar):
Council Winners
- First place with 2 2/3 votes! – Wolf Howling –The Roots Of Slavery & The Races Hustlers' Holy Grail – Reparations
- Second place with 2 votes – American Digest – The Circumnambulation of Queen Anne
- Third place *t* with 1 vote – Rhymes With Right – Doing My Part For Freedom Of Speech, Press, And Religion
- Third place *t* with 1 vote – The Razor – Socialism=Cannibalism
- Fourth place *t* with 2/3 vote – The Glittering Eye – The Arizona Immigration Law
- Fourth place *t* with 2/3 vote – The Provocateur – Get Ready for the Immigration Debate
- Fifth place *t* with 1/3 vote – Bookworm Room – What if American blacks don't want to join the club?
- Fifth place *t* with 1/3 vote – Mere Rhetoric – Obama Defense Dept: We're Not Going To Attack Iran, And If Israel Tries We Might Shoot Down Their Jets
- Fifth place *t* with 1/3 vote – The Colossus of Rhodey – Race conundrum in education (again)
Non Council Winners
- First place with 2 1/3 votes! – Wretchard/Pajamas Media – The Washington Monument Submitted by JoshuaPundit
- Second place *t* with 1 2/3 votes – Doug Ross @ Journal – Irony-meter breaks: La Raza, MEChA and other racial separatist groups worry that law enforcement might use racial profiling to enforce laws Submitted by Rhymes with Right
- Second place *t* with 1 2/3 votes – Red State – Stop the haters : FreedomWorks responds Submitted by Bookworm Room
- Third place with 1 1/3 votes – Q&O – Open Borders, Immigration & Reality Submitted by Wolf Howling
- Fourth place *t* with 1 vote – Discriminations – More Liberal Hypocrisy: Race "As One Of Many Factors…" Submitted by Colossus of Rhodey
- Fourth place *t* with 1 vote – Walter Russell Mead – Go Home Mae West Submitted by American Digest


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Location: Leverhulme Park, Bolton
Event: 23 September 2012
Report: Snowdon Sports
Nick Craig (Team Scott UK) romped home in the Horwich Humdinger to take his latest win in cyclo-cross.
The three-time British National Champion, 43, made a break early on, taking another rider with him.
But any challenge to Craig soon faded and he pulled away from the bunch with ease. The course was one of the few dry ones on a day which saw rain in many regions and this made for an extremely fast race.
Dirtwheels Cycles rider Dieter Droger took second spot, while the final podium place was occupied by Giles Drake (Team Elite).
1 Nick Craig (Scott UK)
2 Dieter Droger (Dirtwheels Cycles)
3 Giles Drake (Team Elite)
4 Paul Bethell (Team Elite)
5 Pete Middleton (Zepnat)
6 David Hoch
7 Matt Lawton (Macclesfield Wheelers)
8 Martin Woffindin (CS Pendle)
9 Adrian Lawrence (Team Bglobal)
10 John Dodgin (Biketreks)
Women: Becky Preece (Red Rose Olympic). Junior: Robert Rogers (Birkenhead North End CC).
Please credit www.britishcycling.org.uk and link back if you use any of our race results.
British Cycling would like to thank the organising team, officials and everyone else who helped promote this event. Our sport could not exist without the hundreds of people, many of them unpaid volunteers, who put in many hours of hard work running events, activities and clubs.


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Dr Emma Worrell, who lives in Crowborough, has been named a rising star in the world of health research for the work she is doing leading a new national study looking into comfort and outcomes for people using an artificial eye.
The Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has beaten off strong competition from researchers from across the region to be given the 'Rising Star Award' at the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network Kent, Surrey and Sussex Awards.
With over 25 years' experience within the maxillofacial prosthetics field, alongside her clinical work, Emma has always had a keen interest in research. She believes this is an exciting opportunity for the hospital which has always been a specialist centre for reconstructive surgery, oculoplastics and prosthetic rehabilitation.
On winning the Rising Star Award, Emma said:
It is lovely to get the acknowledgement for everybody's hard work and it is great to see the study coming together and gaining good recruitment numbers. So far more than 400 patients have participated and we're working with 34 hospitals from across the UK, with more looking to get involved. In understanding the needs and experiences of people currently using an artificial eye we can better provide for our patients, and further improve our patients' experience. It's a really exciting time.
When somebody loses an eye due to damage or disease, they almost always choose to have an artificial eye rather than wear an eye patch. The artificial eye is carefully made to perfectly match the patient's existing eye.
However, patients who wear artificial eyes often suffer with dry eye symptoms. Seeing through just one eye also affects depth perception and can make daily activities such as going down stairs or pouring boiling water into a mug tricky.
The study was devised because the most commonly referenced book for adapting to monocular vision was first published in 1972.
Professor Geeta Menon, Clinical Director at the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex (third from the left in the group photo) said:
Emma has shown dedication and motivation to this home-grown study by engaging Kent, Surrey and Sussex sites not previously involved in eye research. A large number of sites across the country have now signed up. Emma is very proactive and is now a co-lead for the ophthalmology specialty within the south east of England.
Dr Worrell is undertaking this study into ocular prosthesis alongside Mr Raman Malhotra, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculplastic Surgeon at the Queen Victoria Hospital. The study has partnered with hospitals across the UK including the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust to enable as many patients as possible to be involved.
The study is being funded by an Ocular Award from the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. In addition, this is a National Portfolio study and fully supported by the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network.


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File hosting services such as Uploading, Rapidshare and Megaupload contain millions of files shared by people, and a big portion of these files is potentially useful. However, there is also useless files that make it hard to find what you want. If you want to get through all the clutter and easily find the file of your interest then General-Search comes in very handy. It is a file sharing site search engine that scans the database of popular file-hosting websites and lets you search all from one place.
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General-Search also comes with a lot of useful features. For instance, you can subscribe to an RSS feed of a search to track for updates when new files come up – useful if you are constantly looking for the latest magazine scans or TV episodes. You can also install a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and Firefox so that you can search quickly and easily. Although you do not need to register to search for files, registered users can keep track of what they have downloaded using the download history.
With over 4 million files in their database and still growing by the minute, General-Search is one useful for anyone who needs to lookup any files online.
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What gift do you hope to receive this Christmas? Certainly our attention is on gifts this time of year. We have our lists, our budgets and many of us are off to the stores this weekend to pick up last minute gifts.
As we continue our Advent series, Paul reminds us that we have already received the greatest gift possible. As Paul begins his letter to the Romans, he reminds them of his role. He understands his role as servant/slave of Jesus and called to proclaim the good news (gospel) to the Gentiles.
(Romans 1:1–2 NIV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God — the gospel
He describes himself as having received grace and apostleship to extend this good news to the people at Rome. The word grace is the Greek word charis. It is often translated as gift. It is a very common word in the New Testament; it is one of Paul's favorite words. The word is used 155 times in the New Testament; Paul uses it 100 times (24 times in the book of Romans alone). Romans has more occurrences of this word than any other book in the Bible.
What is charis (grace/gift)? It is by definition something that we do not deserve. If we have earned it, it is not a gift. How has charis been manifested? Notice verse 6,
(Romans 1:6 NIV) And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
As we prepare for Christmas (buying gifts), may we remember that we have received an incredible gift through Jesus. We now belong to Him. It might sound a bit cliche-ish to say something like Jesus is the Reason for the Season or The Greatest Gift of all is Jesus . . . Yet it is important to remind ourselves that our lives in Christ are a gift. Any worldly gift we give or receive this season is pale in comparison to this truth. May we not forget it.
Join us on Sunday as we explore Romans 1:1–7. Also, don't forget the Christmas Eve Candlelight/Communion service at 7:00 PM on Tuesday.


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There have been many articles about Porto lately, and most of them state that the city by the Douro is underrated. I like the undiscovered things and I don't know if "underrated" is the best adjective to describe Porto.
In fact, why would someone travel all the way to Portugal (in this case) to visit a city that they can see anywhere else in Europe, right? Maybe they would, just for these three unusual places to visit in Porto.
Lello Bookstore
Widely famous and publicized across enough tourist guides for you to think it's just another tourist trap. It can be, if you don't have the patience to wait (trust me, I don't blame you if you don't) or if you're looking in the same direction as everyone else.
We waited for it to open at 10 a.m. Mariana at the guesthouse had told us that during the high season they could eventually open it half an hour earlier to make sure everyone got their photos taken before the official opening time. The facade of the building was already a clear sign of what we would see inside. I recognized the typography of "Lello & Irmao" from some old books my parents had at home. The big, bulky, heavy books I used to read out of curiosity. They smelled of… knowledge. Does this make sense?
The books on display on the windows seemed outdated, posing for a buyer that would never come, the colors discolored by the sun. Inside, a lady vacuumed the floor vigorously and, seeing so many faces peering inside, she stopped to signal the number ten with her hands. We nodded and replied with a thumb up.
When the door opened, a group of rushing people passed by the employee without replying to his "good morning." They were on a mission. A "selfie" mission (sticks included). They aimed for the stairs (that are said to have inspired J.K. Rowling for Harry Potter) and the upstairs floor. They saw nothing. The rest of us were behind, browsing some books (it is a bookstore after all), admiring the stained glass skylight at the top. After this, everything is a blur in my mind. I noticed the peeling red paint on the steps, and I failed to see the carved busts of Portuguese writers on top of the pillars. We took photos, and we fled.
Tell us the best time to return to the bookstore and appreciate it in peace, and we will. Like I said in the beginning, it can be offbeat enough if you have the patience to wait.
Note: Since July 2015 there is an admission fee of €3.00 per person
Centro Português de Fotografia
This building has enough distractions around for it to pop. The Clérigos Tower, for example, is enough reason to make you turn away from it. Why would you take the detour and visit the Portuguese Photography Center? Nothing in the building seems appealing enough to make you go there. But, of course, we had an inside tip, and we knew what we were going to find inside. So definitely this was one of our very first planned detours (if there is such a thing).
There is a reason why this structure is stripped of any awe elements and beauty. This was a prison and prisons, as any other institutional buildings are more function than form, they serve a purpose. Can we confess we were thrilled to be inside a jail (as weird as it may sound)? I think it was the appeal of the structure to be honest and the collection of old cameras (and related gadgets).
As (intentional) geeks this was pretty close to heaven: the cameras, walking in and out of old cells, looking out the barred windows to the city, seeing where Camilo Castelo Branco (a Portuguese 19th Century romantic novelist) had been incarcerated for adultery. The piece that attracted me the most was the story behind the composition of this 1908 New Year's postcard (or the interpretation of it) by Aurélio Paz dos Reis, known as the pioneer of cinema in Portugal.
Bolhão Market
I had a lot of high hopes for the famous Bolhão market, so much so that I left it for the very last day we were in Porto. So many people had told me stories about the vibrant vendors, and how they would talk you into buying their products and take the time to get to know you. I have no idea how (or when) I formed this romantic idea in my head, but that was precisely what I was expecting. And it was not what I got.
We saw more tourists than customers, and we were expecting (sorry, I was expecting) crowds of customers and half empty, close to out of stock, stands of fresh produce — judging by the mid-morning time we got there on a Saturday. Although the place is a bit rundown and in need of severe fixing up, there are enough pops of color to make it an excellent place for photography. But you see, this is a market and vendors expect you to buy their products, not just show the pretty photos you took that Saturday morning. They paid no attention to us or reciprocated my attempts at engaging in conversation to know more about their routine.
This was the first place (in years) that I couldn't take advantage of my "looks like a foreigner" status because they don't want to waste time entertaining or to pose for foreigners. They want their prayers to Our Lady of Conception to be heard (they have a statue of this Portugal's patron saint at the entrance of the market) and they want the return on their investment.
Have you been to Porto? What are some of the unusual places to visit in the city that you would add to this list?


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What features do you think need to be added or removed from the quest mode?
Monday, October 17, 2011
Quest Mode
What features do you think need to be added or removed from the quest mode?
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- Unknown said...
Being a keen Magic player and Java developer, I was keen to have a play with Forge but have run into some problems with the 29-Jul-0211 version.
Basically I can't seem to cast any spell. I tap the mana which goes into my mana pool, but when I click on the spell to cast the box at the top left says "Pay Mana Cost " but only the Cancel button is enabled, not the OK button.
Any ideas?
- October 20, 2011 at 3:33 AM
- Forge said...
Click on your mana pool in order to pay for the spell.
To pay mana costs, you either have to click on land or the mana pool.
- October 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- Troy said...
Or you can play the spell first and then tap land.
- October 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Trevor said...
I haven't played in a while so maybe this has been changed already but when I was playing quest mode my biggest complaint was how much more gold you got for decking someone instead of just beating them. This meant that it was profitable to play a slow control deck and intentionally avoid winning until you drew Jace (or whatever) and decked them. You had to choose between playing boringly or getting very little gold to buy more cards with...
- October 20, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- Hellfish said...
Unknown: Balancing quest mode rewards to make it fun for all kinds of decks is pretty hard. For now, you can tweak it yourself by going to the res/quest folder and editing quest.preferences with notepad or the like. The last 11 rows specify rewards.
- October 24, 2011 at 2:25 AM


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Reminder: For a comment to be considered it must be accompanied by your full name: first name only or a pseudonym is not normally accepted. Please limit your comment to 1,000 characters (including spaces), and also avoid epithets and personal attacks.Dr. Michael S. Givel and I submitted a detailed paper on airport smoking which was subsequently published in the peer-reviewed international journal, Tobacco Control, in March 2004. The paper was titled "Airport smoking rooms don't work" and reported on nicotine monitor measurements near the entrance to one of the smoking rooms then operating in Lambert St. Louis International Airport.
Dr. Givel's primary contribution to this paper was a detailed review of previously secret tobacco industry documents which showed their active goal of maintaining smoking in major airports because they were high-profile locations.
Prior to the above paper, there were a number of TV reports focusing on Missouri GASP's efforts to persuade Lambert Airport to go smoke-free, such as the following KSDK-TV News Channel 5 COVER STORY by reporter Linton Johnson in July 1998, which I dubbed Lambert Airport's "DEATH BOXES."
The video featured an interview with two MoGASP supporters, Sr. Luella Dames and Ms. Vivian Dietemann, both of whom suffer from smoking-exacerbated asthma. The image below was captured from the TV report.
Missouri GASP conducted several nicotine monitor measurements at Lambert Airport, including a later independent study to confirm earlier results. The recent study reported below for smoking rooms in other airports confirms MoGASP's published results.
TUESDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) — Levels of secondhand smoke outside smoking rooms and other designated smoking areas in airports are five times higher than in smoke-free airports, a new U.S. study finds.
These high levels of secondhand smoke put the health of travelers and airport employees at risk, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers who published their findings Nov. 20 in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Their study of five large hub U.S. airports also found that air pollution levels inside designated smoking areas — such as ventilated smoking rooms, restaurants and bars — were 23 times higher than air pollution levels in airports that were completely smoke-free.
The findings "further confirm that ventilated smoking rooms and designated smoking areas are not effective," Dr. Tim McAfee, director of CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said in an agency news release. "Prohibiting smoking in all indoor areas is the only effective way to fully eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke."
Five of the 29 largest U.S. airports allow smoking in designated areas that are accessible to the public. The airports are: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Denver International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport.
In 2011, about 15 percent of all U.S. air travel took place at these five airports, accounting for more than 110 million passenger boardings, the CDC authors noted.
Smoking is banned on all U.S. domestic and international commercial airline flights, but no federal law requires airports to be smoke-free.
"Instead of going entirely smoke-free, five airports continue to allow smoking in restaurants, bars or ventilated smoking rooms. However, research shows that separating smokers from nonsmokers, cleaning the air and ventilating buildings cannot fully eliminate secondhand smoke exposure," report co-author Brian King, an epidemiologist with CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said in the news release.
"People who spend time in, pass by, clean or work near these rooms are at risk of exposure to secondhand smoke," King added.
There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's report. The effects of secondhand smoke include heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), respiratory problems, ear infections and asthma attacks in infants and children.


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Coping with Database Protection Laws
Andy Oram wrote an article on the consequences of database protection Laws, HERE that is worth a read.
The 1990s have witnessed the creation of an entire new category of intellectual property—the collection—as well as a new (sui generis) right of ownership. In this article I will try to summarize the issues that content providers and their representatives should be alert to when dealing with laws concerning "collections of information", a term I will use interchangeably with the term databases. To understand the importance of this issue, you must sense how deeply collections of information have penetrated the life of economically advanced cultures. This morning, you may have flipped through a listing of television channels to find one where you could check the weather for your region; you may have grabbed a bus schedule on the way to your office and (if you are calorie-conscious like many Americans) peeked into a book that rates food's nutritional value before choosing a breakfast item from a restaurant menu; you may then have settled into your computer and called up a database of statistics critical to your profession. Not only the statistical database, but also the TV guide, the weather listing, the bus schedule, the nutrition book, and the restaurant menu are all collections of information.


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Open House at Expanded Pilates Core Training Studio
Pilates Core Training Studio will celebrate its move to a new 3,000-square-foot studio at 1308 Dunmire Street in Pensacola with an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., September 23.
Owner Barbara Bruni says the increased space, a few doors down from the old one, allows her to offer three different healing modalities—Pilates Core Training, Gyrotronics, and Myofascial Release and Structural Integration—plus Pilates instructor training, all under one roof. "We have a number of exciting workshops, seminars and teacher training classes already planned," she says. "The first one is Relief Through Rolling, scheduled for September 17 and 18."
Foam rolling is quickly becoming one of the most popular self-care tools on the market for managing pain, Bruni says. Kevin Lucas, owner of Structural Innovations, created the Relief Through Rolling system as a fun, simple, comfortable way to relieve both acute and chronic pain. The Relief Through Rolling workshop at Pilates Core Training Studio is open to therapists and instructors as well as the general public.
Students in Bruni's Pilates instructor training program learn the foundations of movement and then apply them to the traditional Pilates exercises. "Students learn how to address the therapeutic needs of fitness enthusiasts as well as athletes," she says. "They will be able to teach group classes as well as personal training clients." The studio is on the Pilates Method Alliance's Registry of Schools. Pilates Mat Teacher Training begins in October; Comprehensive (all equipment and apparatus) begins in January.
For more information, visit PilatesCoreTraining.com or call 850-287-5836.


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Questek to Serve as Research Partner for ALMMII
March 11, 2014—The White House announced on Tuesday, February 25nd, the establishment of the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII). Selected by the U.S. Department of Defense under the Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation (LM3I) solicitation, and led by the collaboration between the Edison Welding Institute, the University of Michigan, and the Ohio State University, this institute brings together the collaborative partnership of the federal government and more than 70 Chicago-based and 60 Detroit-based universities, non-profits and companies, including QuesTek Innovations LLC as a research partner.
Dr. Gregory Olson and Dr. Jason Sebastian display a landing gear component produced from Ferrium S53 steel.
The ALMMII effort addresses a critical need for affordable and high-performance lightweight metals, as well as advancements in their associated design and manufacturing processes, that will benefit large sectors of the U.S. economy such as metal production, casting and metalworking.
QuesTek's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Gregory B. Olson, will serve as the leader of "Novel Materials", one of 15 key technology development pillars that bring together experts within the respective field. Dr. Jason Sebastian, QuesTek's manager of technology and product development, will serve as one of seven experts in the technology development area of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME). QuesTek's unique role and expertise will contribute to the innovative "ecosystem" that draws together the full spectrum of capabilities and spans the entire value chain of lightweight manufacturing.
QuesTek has been developing new breakthrough alloys since 1997 using ICME methodologies and its Materials by Design technology. Four QuesTek high performance steels (Ferrium M54, Ferrium S53, Ferrium C61 and Ferrium C64 steels) were successfully developed and licensed to Carpenter Technology. These Ferrium steels are displacing materials that have been used for decades in demanding applications such as aircraft landing gear, arresting hook shanks and hook points; and helicopter power transmission gears and rotor shafts. The steels also serve oil and gas applications and other industries. In addition, novel alloys based on Al, Ni, Co, Cu, Mo are being designed and developed by QuesTek, based on ICME ensuring successful design and accelerated implementation.
Other members of AMMII with whom QuesTek will be closely collaborating include Northwestern University, Thermo-Calc, Boeing Company, General Electric and Lockheed Martin.
|QuesTek Innovations LLC


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Sue Perkins on 'Giles And Sue Live The Good Life' & greetings cards
PUBLISHED: 13:03 17 December 2010 | UPDATED: 10:31 21 February 2013
Sue Perkins talks to us about her BBC2 series 'Giles And Sue Live The Good Life', and a new survey regarding writing in greetings cards...
Comedian Sue Perkinstalks about her BBC2 series Giles And Sue Live The Good Life in which she and journalist Giles Coren mount a none-too-serious attempt at trying out a self-sufficient life.
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the classic BBC comedy The Good Life, Giles Coren and Sue Perkins step back in time to 1975 to try their hand at becoming self-sufficient and see if it really is possible to live "the good life".
When the classic sitcom first hit British screens, self sufficiency was the goal of an eccentric few. Fast forward 35 years and Tom and Barbara Good's determination to grow their own and conserve energy has never seemed so fashionable.
She also talks about a new survey regarding writing in greetings cards (particularly apt at Christmas!). It shows half of us dont really know how to express our thoughts in a card, so will just write a standard message for all of them. Sue gives advice to those who want to come up with something more creative.
A new generation of communication needy adults who crave more attention from friends and family is developing, according to new research from Royal Mail.
Younger people aged 18-24 years old revealed they need to receive twice as many cards, texts, social network messages and phone calls in order to feel popular on their birthday, compared to people aged over 25.
On average 18-24 year olds need at least 42 birthday greetings to feel special - 18 social media messages, nine cards, nine text messages, and six phone calls.
But over 25s are far less needy when it comes to their birthday wishes, with just six social media messages, seven cards, four texts and four phone calls - a media mix of 21 messages needed to make them feel popular on their special day.
And the study found that despite their desire to receive more cards than any other age group, 18 24 year olds are least likely to send a card to friends or relatives. But confidence in finding the right words appears to be the barrier to fulfilling the needs of friends and family, with three quarters (75 per cent) of this age group saying they would send more cards if they felt more creative.
Now comedian and television personality Sue Perkins is working with Royal Mail on a campaign to help people across the UK feel empowered to give their cards and messages the personal touch to make the recipient feel special.


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I look at having money as a way of having freedom. I need a certain amount in order to live the life I want to live. However, there is a limit. I only need so much money. I stopped working because I had enough. I do not have a lot, but I do have enough to provide an income so I can do what I want.
The things I like to do are things like blogging and going out for lunch or dinner with friends or other sorts of socializing. My income gives me the ability to enjoy life and isn't this what we should be doing? Enjoying life?
This blog is meant for educational purposes only, and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. Follow me on Twitter.


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So the surf was nothing short of spectacular... and I am again renewed and ready to face the challenges ahead -- with a presidential election less than 2 mos away!
And speaking of new challenges, here are a few shots of Mackenzie Jenkins' first day of school. These cute shots -- of her leaving the house today, then at school looking for her cubby and symbol (turtle!) -- come courtesy of her mother!
What an exciting time for her and her parents -- but also -- of the promise and possibilities of the future. Will she grow up someday to become an astronaut? a lawyer? a tv reporter... or (gulp!) a politician!
Will one of her classmates find a cure for cancer or an end to global poverty?
It's worth remembering that while both presidential candidates offer campaign promises of "change" and "hope," the real promise of our future lies in our children. Let's give them everything they need to make a better place to live in!