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Bulgarian Bag
The original creation of the Bulgarian bag is credited to Ivan Ivanov, a former Greco-Roman wrestler from Bulgaria that was hired as a US Olympic wrestling coach. The official bag is shaped like a half moon and typically filled with sand.The bag was soon adopted by fitness professionals as a versatile tool for muscular endurance and general fitness. The Bulgarian Bag is a crescent-shaped exercise equipment used in core-strength training, cardiovascular training, and functional fitness.
Bulgarian bag Variations
The bags are made of leather or canvas and filled with sand; they weigh from 11 pounds (5.0 kg) to 50 pounds (23 kg) and have flexible handles.
The Original Bulgarian Bag model comes in 6 sizes (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large). From these sizes we have created the following ranges:
Benefits of Bulgarian bag
1.It is easy to carry
2. it improves functional fitness
3.it improves shoulder and wrist's mobility and strrentgth
4.it improves co ordination and stretngth.
5.improves agility and balance of muscles
Although bulgarian bag is not that risky,Because the handles of the Bulgarian Bag are flexible and not rigidly fixed to the body of the equipment, it is harder for an athlete to transfer the weight of the equipment to his or her forearm and arm muscles than with traditional iron weights, and more load is carried by athlete's wrists. The use of wrist wraps may therefore be advisable for people with weaker wrists to provide additional support.


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– Kiss !, – and I besprikoslovno, but timidly kissed her boots. Then go up and removes her jacket, go hang in the closet.
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Do you remember the Avengers movie? Not the Marvel Comics one, the updating of the 60s TV series? How about Steve Martin as Sergeant Bilko? Ray Winstone in the retread of The Sweeney? No?
It's hardly surprising. Each of them was a terrible film, a 'reinvention' of a 'brand' put together by producers desperately hoping the new incarnation could take a name that meant something to a previous generation and find a new market with contemporary audiences. Ludicrously misconceived, they were doomed to fail.
Which brings us neatly to the NME. (more…)


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The furor over a proposal to use herbicides to treat invasive Japanese knotweed on the town-owned Austin parcel in Waitsfield is both appropriate and premature.
It's appropriate that people are paying attention to any plans to use any chemicals anywhere near any water. And it's premature to condemn this project without giving it a full public vetting and discussion.
The members of the Waitsfield Conservation Commission are respected members of our community whose conservation bona fides are well established. Let's listen to what they have to say before judging.
Friends of the Mad River is one of the most credible and lauded river advocacy groups in the state. Let's let the friends weigh in on these as well. These two groups know firsthand the long-term consequences of knotweed infestations.
The dialogue on this can devolve into emotionalism over glyphosate and imazapyr when we should talk about those herbicides with science. We need to talk about the specifics of this parcel and the particulars of the proposed plan before we reject it for other less-effective methods.
Manually weedwacking knotweed five times a year for six years is a fairly daunting task and, according to those that have tried it, it is not effective on larger parcels such as this five-acre parcel. The same goes for smothering.
Many readers will recall in 1985 when Green Mountain Power announced plans to use herbicides on the rights of way in Waitsfield. Waitsfield residents created Waitsfield Citizens Against Toxic Sprays (WCATS) and so successfully objected to the plan that the utility backed down.
Since that time, the science and technology of using herbicides has – by necessity and by law – improved in leaps and bounds in terms of safety.
The use of herbicides as proposed on the Austin parcel is radically different than what WCATS appropriately protested in 1985 because science and regulations have changed, which they needed to do.
There's a lot at stake here. There's the imperative to protect and keep our native ecosystem from shifting by dealing with the invasives. There's the good and logical and sound desire to minimize the chemicals we introduce into our environment. There is a balance here that we need to find and we can do that if we stay calm and listen and learn.


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I've been saying for quite a while that it looked to me like Barack Obama was trying to be the Ronald Reagan of liberalism. Back on Jan. 6 of this year, I said:
if I'm reading him right, he may have the biggest agenda of any candidate since Ronald Reagan. I think his goal, like Reagan's, is to use the presidency to shift the entire debate in America; to change the nature of the discourse; to give us a different conception of ourselves as a nation than the one we've had for the past 20 years or so. How? By doing literally that — shifting the debate, changing the discourse, offering a different conception. The catchphrase for analysts of Reagan was "the medium is the message." The catchphrase for Obama may be "the message is the agenda." That is, his agenda isn't primarily a legislative one, but a rhetorical/psychological/cultural one, in that order. From what I can tell, he figures that if he changes the way we think of ourselves and the way we talk, the legislation will follow.
Not so much. Perhaps this is the right sentiment, after all.
The general election has not even begun yet, and already Obama has stopped making liberalism's case as the strong case that it is, and begun retreating by adopting conservatism's position on the rule of law. (The dominant coterie of contemporary conservatives are against it.)
This is sad in many ways. It's sad because it's the wrong position on an issue whose right position is obvious and has been since Magna Carta. It's sad because it's bad for the country. It's sad because it's misguided; that is, Obama and his campaign apparently think this makes him look stronger, when in fact it abandons a position of strength, courage, and patriotic constitutionalism (the liberal position) for one that reeks of fear, weakness, and expediency (the conservative position).
Maybe it's the triangulating influence of the Clinton advisers he hired after Hillary suspended her campaign, or maybe it's his own doing, but one thing is clear: if I was ever right about Obama, if he ever intended to be the Reagan of liberalism, he has abandoned that hope. During a rough time in our nation's history, Reagan stood up and said, "America is strong. Far too strong to be brought down by the present troubles. Follow me on the conservative path, and we'll make it morning in America, again."
With his position on FISA, Obama demonstrates that he isn't going to deliver the liberal version of that message. Instead, he's joining conservatism in abandoning Reagan's message. Obama, McCain, Bush, Cheney, and the rest now speak together: "America is weak. Far too weak to survive the present troubles. We must refashion it in the image of a single leader standing above all others, above the law, if we are to survive."


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@ImNotMentaL It appears that this mod will override the existing nitrous mods on cars. The mods are still applicable and work when this is not enabled in benny's but this will take over when enabled.2019년 06월 24일 (월)
Great mod however I'm curious how this interacts with mods such as IGnoTon's Dinka Nexus which already has nitrous modifications.2019년 06월 22일 (토)
@Patão_Innertubey There was door, tyre, suspension and collision sounds, but no engine sounds.2019년 02월 09일 (토)
Great model however engine sound does not appear to work.2019년 02월 08일 (금)
@Rstein I'm aware of that, I'm just letting WildBrick know since it says to tell them if there is a conflict.2019년 01월 10일 (목)
Great looking mod however I believe this may conflict with Bob322's Deluxo Retro considering they both use deluxo2.2019년 01월 09일 (수)
Great mod however i have found a couple issues regarding the headlights in that the Foglamps on the Wangan, american, and Racing bumper only work with non-popup headlights, the rectangular headlamps only come on with highbeams and the round headlamps always appear on. Other than that, Love it.2019년 01월 03일 (목)
@Patão_Innertubey Where can i find this log? When I enter the car, it just freezes and crashes to desktop with the launcher popping up after offering safe mode.2018년 12월 28일 (금)
Still crashes after 4.0 unfortunately2018년 12월 27일 (목)
I've noticed that the new colour options for Xenon lights do not save with the car. I.E: if I save a car with coloured lights, they will appear with standard Xenon lights when respawned. Is this a known issue?2018년 12월 20일 (목)


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Welcome... This post is a little long but I do have a story to tell...
If you want to see some of my architectural sketches from prevous overseas trip please check out the pages above....
10 years ago tomorrow, I started a new 'architectural sketchbook' and this was the first page. In essence it summarises all that I learnt from reading Ross King's great book "Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture" It took me ages to do this and while I was doing this page I knew that I was only doing what every architect is supposed to do – keep a sketchbook to record inspirational buildings that cross our paths day by day.
I had always wanted to keep a sketchbook but just didn't know how.... And how could any one ever possible sketch on location while traveliing????? – it was just too hard and no one has that amount of time anymore!!!! But there was NO DOUBT at all that I was convinced that the best way to understand and learn from architecture was to draw it. So I had an idea of trying to record buildings by small analytical diagrams (but even that required effort and seemed too hard)
On the next page of this sketchbook is the following quote
William Curtis in his book "Le Corbusier: Ideas and Forms" says of Le Corbusier
"We do well to take him seriously, when he declares that history was his 'only real master'. He looked for common themes underlying past buidlings of different styles, and blended these together, transforming them to his own purposes. He sketched heroic and humble buildings in order to extract some essential or remarkable feature, then let impressions soak in his memory, from which idea might emerge years later having undergone a 'sea change'. He tried to abstract principles from tradition, and to distill those into a formal system with its own rules of appropriateness."
To which I wrote "WOW- this is exactly what I long to do!!"
During the years 2001-2007 I did a number of overseas trips...sketching on location was of course out of the question. Each time I came home I did extensive research projects on various buildings I had visited. The end result was a notated elevation/plan/section (often traced!) and some analytical diagrams summarising all that I had read in heavy architectural history theory books. I put these all together in collage type photo albums. Here is a page from my 2004 trip to Rome and a page of my favourite building San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane by Borromini. (a few more pages of this book can be found here)
Then in 2007 I discovered watercolours and just wanted to paint.... With A LOT of practice and practice, an amazing amount of inspiration online through flickr and groups like Everyday Matters and then becoming part of Urban Sketchers... I suddenly realised that what I thought was IMPOSSIBLE I was now doing. Here is my sketch of the same building, sketched standing on the narrow pavement in Rome.
Not only that, but subsequent to a conversation that I had with a professor of architecture that I ran into in Rome in Sept 2010, the idea of simply extracting principles (as per Colin Rowe), such as the grid, from classical buildings was missing half of the fun... All the tricks with the Orders, ornamentation, games with wall surfaces and the effect of this on light and shade on the façade.... This is what I love to paint!
And only a few weeks ago I realised that when I do my little details and partial studies on the side of my page (such as this study of a building in Lisbon I did recently) that I have been doing these little analytical diagrams in my head before I sketched the buidling as a whole.
This LONG post has only scratched the surface of some of the ideas that are in my head...and therefore I have created this blog. It is going to be free of cups of tea and Borromini Bear (but not Borromini the architect)...there will still be plenty of that stuff going on at my Liz & Borromini blog...
The integration of sketching and architecture is the big focus here!
And the post below is all about sketching and designing....
This blog is devoted to my architectural sketching adventures and musings about the integration of architecture and sketching.
I hope not only to share my own on-location architectural sketches but provide tips and methodologies for sketching and understanding architecture.
Also, most importantly, I wish to explore ways in which, in a digital age, we can not only defend but
promote freehand sketching within the architectural profession.
I hope not only to share my own on-location architectural sketches but provide tips and methodologies for sketching and understanding architecture.
Also, most importantly, I wish to explore ways in which, in a digital age, we can not only defend but
promote freehand sketching within the architectural profession.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Welcome to my new blog!!!
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Congratulations on this wonderful new blog.ReplyDelete
Excellent start Liz!ReplyDelete
I just love your handwriting! And, of course, marvel at your drawings, specially the architecture related ones. All the pages I've met (only today! How was that possible?) have an already finished, pre-conceived, well-thought look, though they are (I bet) the result of a quick, or not so quick, drawing and comment!
Dear Liz,ReplyDelete
This is a wonderful addition to my daily blog reading, so thanks for starting it. I enjoy your other blog as well and appreciate the honesty you put into all your entries. I hope all is good with you.
Frank B
- AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 2:40 AM
interesting, I couldn't believe it. It was awesome. Thanks for share it.ReplyDelete
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Eating to Boost Your Heart Health
Diets to help your heart used to be pretty straightforward: Push back the salt shaker to lower your blood pressure, to cut your cholesterol don't eat butter or eggs, and give a thumbs-up to carbs as long as you watch your fat intake.
Well, times have changed. Three-quarters of our salt comes from highly processed food and restaurant meals, and not everyone needs to restrict sodium. Some advocate that saturated fat should be back on the menu, but depending upon your family history of heart disease, you may want to think twice before you bring back the butter. Even the recently proposed Dietary Guidelines for Americans note that the cholesterol in eggs may not impact our cholesterol levels. Fats like avocado, nuts, and oils can actually reduce cholesterol. And certain carbohydrates provide mega benefits by supplying fiber, enhancing satiation (feeling full), and adding vitamins and minerals to our diets.
To help you deliciously clear up cardiac confusion and take a more balanced approach to your heart health, try these 10 websites to find heart-smart recipes.
Go Red For Women: Vegetable and Goat Cheese Phyllo Pie
The Mediterranean diet is known for providing multiple benefits including prevention of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. But even some favorite dishes from that region could bring lots of unwanted calories, particularly from too much oil and cheese. In most cases, traditional recipes can be tweaked to meet your needs without compromising flavor. You'll find a great example of this in Go Red for Women's version of classic spinach pie.
Heart-smart recipe source: Go Red For Women recipes
American Heart Association: Peach and Tomato Salad
Peaches are considered to be a stone fruit, as are cherries, apricots, plums, and nectarines. Rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and choline, peaches can help support heart health by lowering the risk of death from ischemic heart disease, as well as helping to control blood pressure. Since peaches are naturally sweet and juicy, this salad doesn't even call for an excessive amount of oil in its dressing, which keeps calories in check. Try fresh peaches instead of the canned type. If you haven't tried pairing fruit with balsamic vinegar, go for a squeeze of balsamic drizzle.
Heart-smart recipe source: American Heart Association recipes
The Natural Culinary Nutritionist: Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
No need to skip dessert with this recipe! Jackie Newgent, RDN, chef and author of The With or Without Meat Cookbook, developed a healthier and tastier option for Nutella, using hummus as her inspiration. Newgent created this delicious dessert dip filled with heart health benefits, because, she says, "it includes soluble fiber and folate from chickpeas, and polyphenols from cocoa and chocolate," all of which are heart-helpers. Plus you can pair this dip with nutrient-rich seasonal fruit, like strawberries, that may help manage high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high homocysteine levels.
Heart-smart recipe source: Jackie Newgent, RDN, the natural culinary nutritionist's recipe blog
Robin'sBite: Mediterranean Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is foreign to many of us but it's a food you'll want to make a staple in your pantry. It's easy to prepare, and although it's often treated as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed, more closely related to spinach or beets than grains or cereals. This means it's naturally gluten-free. Quinoa is high in fiber, magnesium, and iron, and is a valuable source of high quality protein, too. Its versatility makes it a great choice any time of day, whether breakfast (as a cereal), lunch (atop a salad), or dinner (a side dish.)
Robin Plotkin, culinary nutritionist and registered dietitian, boosted the heart-healthy benefits of this recipe through the addition of 100 percent grape juice. Plotkin says, "Research has shown that the Concord grapes in the juice play a role in improving circulation." And let's not overlook the other wholesome ingredients, including the unsaturated fat supplied by walnuts and the cholesterol-lowering fiber provided by chickpeas.
Heart-smart recipe source: Robin Plotkin, RD, LD, culinary and nutrition expert's blog, RobinsBite
Marisa Moore Nutrition: Salmon Tacos With Grapefruit and Avocado Salsa
Although fish has been called "brain food," it works wonders on the heart. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fish (in particular fatty fish like salmon and mackerel) reduces inflammation, thereby lowering heart disease risks. As a bonus side effect, fish might also improve mental ability, prevent certain cancers, and lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. And Marisa Moore, RDN, owner of Marisa Moore Nutrition points out that in her recipe, "avocado is packed with fiber and monounsaturated fats to help these tasty tacos support heart health." As a fat with benefits, avocado offers an array of 20 vitamins and minerals per serving including potassium, a mineral that can reduce blood pressure.
Heart-smart recipe source: Marisa Moore, RDN's recipe blog
Good Food for Kids: Choco-Walnut Cookie Dough Bites
Even if the kids knew how healthy this yummy dessert was, they'd still request it! This recipe makes a great afternoon snack and it's easy to create. Jessica Corwin, RDN, contributing author and editor for Good Food for Kids, combines heart-healthy ingredients including almonds, walnuts, oats, and dark chocolate. She says, "These nutrient-rich bites are packed with omega-3's, soluble fiber, and antioxidants," and that makes this snack a treat for your heart and taste buds. This dish is also gluten-free (as long as the oats have not been processed in a facility that may also process products that contain gluten).
Heart-smart recipe source: Jessica Corwin, RDN, recipes at Good Food for Kids contributing author and editor for Good Food for Kids
Nutrition Starring YOU: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
"Getting your daily dose of soluble fiber from oats can help lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet," says Lauren Harris-Pincus, RDN, owner of Nutrition Starring YOU. To jump-start your day, you can boost the benefits of oats even further by adding nuts, nut butter, or fruit as toppings to contribute healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. And if you want to change things up in the morning, Pincus offers up her chocolate-covered strawberry overnight oats. This recipe combines the cholesterol-busting soluble fiber from old-fashioned oats with the heart-healthy flavanols found in unsweetened cocoa powder — which may decrease blood pressure and enhance circulation. If you're short on time in the morning, this recipe will help you step up the prep the night before.
Heart-smart recipe source: Lauren Harris-Pincus, RDN, NutritionStarringYOU.com recipes
Sharon Palmer, RDN: French Green Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
There's lots of media buzz about the benefits of a plant-based diet, and for good reason. Plant proteins like beans, soy, tempeh, and nuts are beneficial for people and our planet. Sharon Palmer, RDN, author of Plant-Powered for Life, shared this recipe featuring legumes, which are rich in fiber and plant protein, providing a heart-healthier option than meat. Plus, tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that helps to cut cardiovascular disease. The monounsaturated fat of olive oil helps enhance lycopene's absorption as well as helping to decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Heart-smart recipe source: Sharon Palmer, RDN, recipes
Craving Something Healthy: Heart-Smart Bean and Barley Soup
Soup is a perfect carrier for the veggies we don't seem to get enough of in our diet. It hits the spot as an afternoon snack or an appetite-squashing starter before dinner. This soup recipe provided by Anne Danahy, RDN, of Craving Something Healthy, fights heart disease with antioxidant-rich vegetables and the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber of beans. Most people don't realize that barley, a nutty-flavored, chewy ancient grain, is rich in fiber that will help prevent constipation. Also, barley's beta-glucan content aids in lowering the amount of cholesterol in your circulation.
Heart-smart recipe source: Anne Danahy, RDN, recipes on Craving Something Healthy
Ingredients for Health: Better Bean Burgers
Beat burger boredom with these heart-pumping bean burgers. The chili powder will give your metabolism a kick while the beans and oats help provide soluble fiber to control cholesterol. Chili pepper contains a therapeutic compound called capsaicin, a substance that not only relieves soreness and inflammation in joints and muscles, but also fights prostate cancer and ulcers, and supports heart health by improving circulation. The burger creator, Marina Bedrossian, RDN, a consulting registered dietitian and nutritionist, says that if chili is not your thing, you can swap seasonings and try this recipe with curry powder. Curry's savory flavor helps lower your risks of heart failure and reduce heart enlargement.
Heart-smart recipe source: Marina Bedrossian, RDN, Ingredients for Health recipes


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From Janelle:
This is the time of year I'm most grateful that we live where we live and not on the east coast where blizzards blanket everything in sight although we have had issues in central California with freezing temperatures and icicles clinging devastatingly to damaged citrus. One grower commented that the fruit can withstand the frosty temperature although it is normally not this cold this early. Forty-six degrees during my morning commute is BRRRRRR, COLD for us.
The week before the Mixology Party my new fabulously cozy radiant floors weren't emanating their usual comfyness but I thought that Lewis was messing with the thermostat. I had hoped that the new system would eliminate the turn it up turn it down turn it up turn it down battle and it has to some extent but my house is not as welcomingly warm as I had hoped when Lewis is home.
By Saturday reluctant acknowledgement that the radiant heat was indeed, not heating resulted in an emergency call to the furnace guy who was unfortunately tied up. He did, however, volunteer to come Sunday but since the party was over by then we agreed on Monday when he reported back that someone had unplugged the unit attached to the water heater in the garage.
Mortified that he had come out for something so ridiculous but relieved that he hadn't made a weekend visit I called Lewis and asked if he had any idea who could have done such a thing. "Well, I think that it might have been me. I unplugged something, wasn't sure what the cord attached to and forgot to plug it back in."
From Lewis:
What!! I'm finally responsible for something I did do. All I can say is oops shit happens. I thought Janelle had overworked the heater system even though the temperature was only as low as the 60's before last week but I did forget to replug the heater system when I needed an outlet the other day. Soooo sorry.


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Premier Listings for Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park
Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park is situated on a plateau in the Kootenay Range of the Rocky Mountains. Abundant fish populations of Whiteswan and Alces Lakes, both wholly situated in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, led to the establishment of this semi-wilderness park. Both lakes are managed for high-yield fisheries. Rainbow trout were stocked in the lakes from 1961 until 2009, and the lakes are now self sufficient.
Steps taken to make the fishery self-supporting include improvements to the spawning channel, prohibiting motorboats on Alces Lake, and restricting angling to fly-fishing only. During May and June, spawning rainbow trout can be seen in Inlet and Outlet Creeks, and in the channel between the lakes. Whiteswan and Alces Lakes form part of the Rocky Mountain Triangle – Fish Lake of Top of the World Provincial Park and the lakes of Premier Lake Provincial Park – three parks with superb fishing. Other recreational activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.
The park also features the Lussier Hot Springs, near the west boundary of the park, which flows out of the mountainside and fills a series of beautiful green pools at the edge of the icy Lussier River. The road climbs steadily from Highway 93/95 before entering Lussier Gorge. Within the gorge, a trail leads down to the delightful, undeveloped Lussier Hot Springs. A change room/toilet is located at the parking lot. No liquor, dogs or garbage are permitted at the springs, and bathers must wear bathing suits. Park Rangers make regular patrols to Lussier Hot Springs.
This area was once an important seasonal hunting camp for the K'tunaxa (Kootenai) native people. Their use of the area dates back at least 5,000 years.
There are campsites located at five campgrounds: Alces Lake, Pack Rat Point, Home Basin, Inlet Creek and White River. Basic facilities are provided and some facilities are wheelchair accessible. A boat launch is also available. The campground is open from May to September. Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at Cave Creek located on the north shore of Whiteswan Lake.
Persons visiting Whiteswan Provincial Park are reminded that the park is a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be made beforehand.
Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park is located on a plateau in the Kootenay Range of the Rocky Mountains, east of the community of Canal Flats. To reach the park, travel south from Canal Flats on Highway 93/95 to Whiteswan Lake, then take Whiteswan Forest Road about 12.5 miles (20 km) toward the east. This road experiences heavy logging activity, so visitors must drive carefully and yield the right of way to logging trucks.
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Parallel Session Speaker Biographies
Session A
Katie Forrester: An Illustrator's Recipe Book: Approaches to illustrating picturebooks that reflect an intercultural society.
Biography: I am a third year PhD candidate at Edinburgh College of Art in the field of design. My research interests concern the practice of illustration for picturebooks: specifically: the methodology of collecting images and ephemera to form a bank of data that is processed to construct illustration work for children's books. I aim to develop a methodological "toolkit" for making illustration that is representative of intercultural societies that children in the UK are growing up in and comprehending. These approaches are designed for practicing illustrators to use as a framework for their own artwork to help ensure cultural inclusivity.
Laura Little: Using geometric shapes to represent characters in a picturebook: a practice-based exploration
Biography: Dr Laura Little is a lecturer in Publishing at Bath Spa University. She holds a practice-based PhD in children's picturebook illustration, which explores the relationship between artists' books and children's picturebooks. She is a practicing book artist and illustrator. Her artist's books have been acquired by collections including the Tate, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Scotland and the BALTIC Archive.
Session B
Siwan Rosser: "Do we really need Dahl in Welsh?"
Siwan Rosser lectures on Welsh literature at the School of Welsh, Cardiff University. She specialises in children's literature and has published on Welsh children's poetry, nationhood and identity. She is a co-founder of the annual bilingual Cardiff Children's Literature Festival and organises its associated programme of lectures. Siwan also leads a European network on minority-language children's literature. She tweets about Welsh language and culture at @SiwanRosser.
Claudia Alborghetti:"Rewriting and translating the story of Iqbal Masih through fiction and pictures in the 21st century from Italian to English and English to Italian"
Claudia Alborghetti is a Ph.D. student, now at the end of her third and final year, at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. Her research focuses on Gianni Rodari's writings in English translation from 1965 to 2011, with special attention on the voice of the translator. She has presented on various subjects in Gianni Rodari's stories at national and international venues, including the 2015 Children's Literature Conference in the US in a dedicated panel about Rodari.
Alice Curry: "'Like God ran out of the right colour': Diversity in Children's Book Production"
Alice Curry is a director of Lantana Publishing, an independent publishing house founded in 2014 to champion cultural diversity in children's publishing (www.lantanapublishing.com). Following her PhD in Children's Literature, Alice has been a children's publishing consultant to various international organisations including the Commonwealth Education Trust, UK, and Lift Education, New Zealand, and has published widely on global children's literature. Her doctorate, Environmental Crisis in Young Adult Fiction, was published in the 'Critical Approaches to Children's Literature' series by Palgrave Macmillan.
Session C
Group Presentation on a Creative Community Project: 'The Ryde Mennyms' – Judy Digby, Jo Dodd, Hannah George, Teresa Grimaldi, and Carol Jaye.
Carol Jaye was born in the Isle of Wight. After studying at Farnham School of Art she worked as a production potter and teacher in Richmond on Thames. She returned to the island as resident potter at the Quay Arts Centre. Carol has exhibited in the UK and Europe. She is co-founder of Quay Crafts (an independent group of professional makers). She has been a visiting artist in local schools and has taught at the Isle of Wight College, in the island's prisons, in Mental Health Community Resource Centres and for the NHS, including involvement in a research project in the Stroke Unit. She has served as trustee of Quay Arts, the Ryde Development Trust and Making Space, Leigh Park, Hampshire. For several years she has been Chair of Ryde Arts Festival.
Hannah George has worked in Community Arts and Arts Management for over 15 years. She has a fine art degree and MA in Arts Management and has worked in various roles including as a local authority Arts Officer and as Arts Coordinator for an environmental charity. She is now a self-employed artist and undertakes commissions and is part of arts collective Eccleston George based on the Isle of Wight. Her 'Under Cover' newsletter was an integral part of the Ryde Mennyms project.
Teresa Grimaldi is a Visual Artist and Senior Atelierista at Reflections Nursery in Worthing. Teresa's workshop practice is especially focused on the early years, where she has found an affinity with the creativity of this age range, which sits nicely with her own spontaneity and interest in the story. A key element of her practice involves continuing action research into creativity and the under 5s with particular reference to the Reggio Emilia approach to children's learning. She also collaborates with her sister Catherine, a children's book illustrator. As The Sisters Grim they bring Catherine's books to life through interactive children's installations that help to facilitate the Child's Voice to create their own new stories through immersive play experiences and stimulus. www.teresagrimaldi.co.uk
Judy Digby is currently studying for a Masters in Children's Literature at the NCRCL at Roehampton. She has worked as a primary school teacher and as a local authority Teaching Consultant for Elective Home Education. She has a Masters in Education from the Open University and a special interest in reading difficulties. She has run a Creative Learning Centre for home educators and has devised and delivered arts-based courses for young people on the island and at Baha'i Arts Academies. She was attracted to the Ryde Mennyms project because it combined her love of working with textiles with her admiration for the Mennyms books and she was curious about whether creative crafting and storying in the community could come together and create something new.
Jo Dodd has been the Supervisor of Ryde Library, Isle of Wight for over five years. Before moving to the island she was manager of the mobile library service in West Berkshire . She has in one way or other always been involved with schools ( through her children ) and libraries, as part of her daily life.
Session D
Yan Zheng: Story Apps and the Touch-Screen: Challenges and Opportunities for 21st Century Storytelling
Biography: Yan Zheng is a PhD student in the University of Glasgow. Her research interests are picturebooks, digital narrative, story apps and cybertext theory. Previously she studied children's literature at the University of Cambridge and obtained an MPhil degree. While doing research on story apps, she also worked with French publisher Audois & Alleuil Editions and was involved in the production of the story app, The Great Ghost Chase. She now tests story apps for Nosy Crow, an English children's book publisher.
Kerenza Ghosh: Children and Teachers' Experiences of Book Making and Authorship
Biography: Kerenza Ghosh is a Senior Lecturer in English Education at the University of Roehampton. Formally a primary school teacher and English Coordinator, she convenes two English Specialism modules on the Primary Initial Teacher Education Degree. Kerenza has presented research papers at conferences within the UK, and her most recent publication is 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?: Responses to the Portrayal of Wolves in Picturebooks' (in Evans, J. (ed.) (2015) Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks: Creative and Critical Responses to Visual Texts, London: Routledge). Her ongoing research interests include polysemy within picturebooks and reader response with children.
Session E
Sarah Lawrance: Drawn from the Archive – hidden histories of illustration.
Biography: Sarah Lawrance is the Collection and Exhibitions Director at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books (www.sevenstories.org.uk), where she has played a key role in developing the Centre's unique collection of manuscripts, artwork, related archival materials, and books. Sarah read Classics at Oxford, followed by Art Gallery and Museum Studies at Manchester University. She has worked in the museum and heritage sector since 1990 and is an Associate of the Museums Association. Sarah joined Seven Stories in 2003 and is now part of the organisation's senior management team. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Literature from Roehampton University and is the author of 'Drawn from the Archive – Hidden Histories of Illustration', published by Seven Stories (Oct 2015) in association with Walker Books.
Franziska E. Kohlt: Illustrating Alice, Then and Now: Victorian Visual Culture and the Politics of Modern Children's Book Illustration & Adaptation
Biography: Franziska Kohlt is a tutor and doctoral candidate in English Literature & History of Science at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the representations of visions experienced in alternative states of consciousness in Victorian science and fantastic literature, particularly in the works of Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, Charles Kingsley and H.G. Wells. She has published articles on Lewis Carroll and Victorian Psychiatric Practise and Time Travel and Near-Death Experiences in Charles Dickens, and her wider research interests cover children's literature, illustration and the history of photography, medicine and psychology.
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Karenanne Knight: The Picture Book Maker and the Polymath Principle
Karenanne Knight is the author of The Picture Book Maker: The Art of the Picture Book Writer and Illustrator, published by Trentham Books/IOE Press in 2014. She divides her time between her academic work at Falmouth University; writing, Illustrating and designing children's, adult and academic books for a variety of publishers; design and logo/branding work for festivals, commercial and corporate clients, and completing residences and collaborations with clientele such as the British Army; Truro Cathedral; The Royal Ballet; First Great Western and The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve and the Houses of Parliament. She exhibits her work nationally and has pieces in collections worldwide.
She is passionate about the quality of Children's Picture Books and was recently invited to speak and lead a workshop at the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. She has been guest speaker at a number of universities, been invited to speak in Australia for a second time and is in the process of writing a chapter on the Picture Book for an edited book about illustration due to be published in 2016.
Nivia de Andrade Lima: The Ironic Use of the Gutter in Postmodern Picturebooks.
Biography: I am a student at the University of Roehampton, enrolled in the MA in Children´s Literature (Distance Learning). My passion for this subject and my interest in further education, in the form of a future PhD, has led me to apply for this MA course offered at the University of Roehampton. Regarding my previous academic work, during my MA in Cultural Studies at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, I came across the field of Children´s Literature, and Professor Rita Ghesquière, in her book Jeugdliteratuur in perspectief (2009), referenced my paper How are the Dutch written children and youth books translated in Brazil (Hoe worden de Nederlandstalige kinder- en jeugdboeken in Brazilië vertaald). I have been working, since 2010, at one of the offices of the Ministry of Culture of Brazil, specifically at IPHAN (Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional), located in Rio de Janeiro, which is responsible for researching, protecting and promoting the tangible and intangible expressions of culture in Brazil, including those related to oral tales and storytelling.


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I have a list of songs I'd like to mashup, and this was not originally on that list. But when I came across it in my stack of CD singles and gave it a listen, it was an immediate must-do.
It turned out to be a bit of a challenge, though... I only had the experience of one mashup under my belt (maybe more like one-and-a-half mashups with the extended version of my first). And I didn't have an instrumental of the Enigma jazz mix. Nor did I have the acapella for the Diana Krall tune, so I extracted my own. And, of course, jazz can be a little loose when it comes to where some of the instrumental or vocals kick in, so I had to reconstruct some audio sounds to remove some clicks and fill in a few tiny gaps.
I also got a bit stuck on what to do for the mix on a small section, so I just put the project aside for several days while the songs stewed around in my head. Once I figured it out, I was quite happy with the end results. This is definitely not a dance/club mix, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.
The Principle Look of Twin Lust #14
Enigma - Principles of Lust (Jazz Mix)
Enigma - Principles of Lust (Everlasting Lust Mix)
Diana Krall - The Look of Love
Aphex Twin - #14 (from "Selected Ambient Works, Vol. II")
Depeche Mode - I Want You Now
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First Grade
Dear Julia,
As you start first grade your Daddy and I wanted to take a moment to talk with you and let you know how special you are to us. We are so blessed to have you as part of our family! I often refer to you as my sweet, sweet Julia because you are as nice and caring as it gets. But you are so much more than a sweet little girl.
You are strong. You do not like mean people and your feelings are easily hurt when people are mean. You do not hesitate to stick up or yourself or for others that you feel are being mistreated. This makes me so proud.
You are a leader. People look to you on how to handle situations yet you have a quiet peace about you and do not need to be the center of attention. But you don't mind if you are the center of attention either. This makes you a great leader.
You contribute a lot to our family. You help make the house run a bit better by cleaning your room, making your bed, and cleaning up your toys all without ever being asked. I'm not sure how or why you started to do these things but I sure am glad that you do them! Sometimes you like to surprise Mommy and go out of your way to make Emma's and Mommy's beds when all your work is done. It is always a wonderful surprise and always makes me smile.
You are funny. There are so many little things you do throughout the day that makes me laugh. All these little things and silly faces really make my day brighter. Thank you for sharing your silly side with us.
You are serious. Sometimes so very serious. This will serve you well as you navigate through life and I'm so glad you have such a funny, silly side that balances this out.
You are a natural born traveller. You make yourself at home in planes, trains, buses, hotels, foreign cities and towns and roll with all the "things" that come with travel much better than most adults I know. You have a bit of wanderlust that I think you got from your Mommy and we know that one day you will want to venture off on your own. We will support you when that happens.
We continue to be amazed at how each year you develop and mature way beyond our expectations. We have no doubt that this year will be any different. We know you will learn new things, make new friends, and have fun-filled adventures. And we look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
Here is what you had to say on your 1st day of 1st grade. You wanted me to take a video and it was such a great idea I think we'll have to do this every year! Maybe we'll add this to our back to school traditions along with our traditional Mommy/Daughter date night before school starts.


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Sometimes I have to step off the world domination escalator and recuperate from the events of life. My life has been chaotic since before Christmas. While the shadow of a cloud yet lingers, life moves on.
I took a two month hiatus from school to cope with the struggles of life. Needless to say, I'm back in the virtual classroom. life is settling down and things have achieved a new normal.
In the meantime, I've written three scripts for a new web series coming soon and have listened to several talking books. I filed my taxes and am actively trying to lose weight. M:y body aches after walking 10k steps on a daily basis.
My characters have settled down and I can't wait to get back in the groove with them. I'm even looking forward to publishing another book. We'll see what happens.
Oh, and because I was homesick, here's a pic my friend, Anne sent me.
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Spicy Noodle Salad w/Shrimp
Hmm… what should I make for dinner on a hot summer day? I already had about a pound of cooked whole wheat pasta in my refrigerator. Ahh, a chilled noodle salad would be perfect!
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- 1 lb. whole wheat pasta, cooked
- 2 lbs. cooked shrimp
- 1 c. red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8 c. mixed spring greens
- 3-4 c. assorted cut veggies (eggplant, asparagus, green beans, zucchini etc.)
- 2-3 T. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. Italian herbs
For the dressing:
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 T. grated ginger root
- 2 finely minced, seeded jalapenos
- ½ c. Aloha shoyu
- ¼ c. balsamic vinegar
- 3 T. maple syrup or sugar
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1 T. sesame oil
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Serves 8
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the 3-4c. of cut veggies with the olive oil, salt and herbs. Roast about 35 minutes or until tender. Cool.
Mix together dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Toss in pasta and coat well. Then gently toss in shrimp, red bell peppers and roasted vegetables. Chill before serving.
Serve atop mixed spring greens. Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds and garnish with additional jalapeno slices if desired.


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When the British public voted to leave the European Union (EU) no one expected that one of the first real consequences would be a price rise in Marmite, a popular breakfast spread. The threat of a price increase has caused quite a stir this week and was revealed after it was reported in the press that there was a dispute between Tesco and Unilever, owner of the Marmite brand, over a wide-ranging 10% increase in the price of many of the consumer goods giant's popular branded goods.
Unilever is said to have contacted Tesco as well as other supermarket chains to say that the fall in the pound, which has nosedived since the referendum, was hitting its profitability, giving it no other choice but to pass costs up the supply chain. The demand was met with a firm no from Tesco, which subsequently saw Unilever stop delivering goods to Tesco and for Tesco to remove Unilever products from its online store.
While the dispute has since been resolved, it begs the question about whether the uncertainty and volatility created by Brexit will lead to a wider frosting of relations between suppliers and buyers and perhaps even lead to a return to the dark days of cost cutting?
Procurement functions and their suppliers have worked closely for the last few years to build collaborative relationships that aren't based around annual cost savings. Instead, relationships have focused on collaboration and finding a win-win situations for both parties.
But the environment in which that was established has now changed. Following the 2008 financial meltdown, it was important for businesses, no matter where they were in the supply chain, to support others. No market was left untouched by its impact. Today, the uncertainty of the Brexit vote and the fall in sterling is hitting those who are based in the UK or buy their goods in sterling. Those outside the UK are suddenly finding things a lot cheaper.
The waters therefore have been muddied and opportunities for individual businesses to make savings on their own have opened up.
Tesco and Unilever may be the first to, publicly, go into battle over prices, but they certainly won't be the last.
With the UK's Prime Minister Theresa May set to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty in March, which is the official mechanism by which formal negotiations begin over the country leaving the EU, there will be uncertainty to come, especially in the foreign exchange markets. Those negotiations are expected to last a minimum of two years.
Buyers though must remember that there is more at stake than a 5% saving here or a 8% saving there. The value that has been delivered over the last few years from collaborative relationships in terms of new product innovations or more efficient production processes, will be lost and potentially lost forever.
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Kataragama is one of the few places in Sri Lanka which is worshipped by most of the popular religious people in Sri Lanka. According to the Buddhists, Katragama is one of the 16 places visited by Buddha (solos maha stana) during his 3 visits to Sri Lanksa.
Origin and History
The history of Kataragama goes back to pre Christian era and both Buddhist and Hindu literature have identified this place in various ways. According to chronicles some of the people who accompanied Vijaya from India in 543 BC established a village called Kajara-Gama which is thought to be current Kataragama.
According to popular legends, Elara the Indian invader who captured then capital of Anuradhapura sent a spy called Kadira to the south (Rohana) to spy on the Sinhalese Royals. He established himself in Kataragama and brought his Indian wife Thevani with him. Later he fell in love with a beautiful 16 year old local girl called Valli and married her with the consent of the previous wife.
Kadira is said to have operated 6 spy rings again sub divided in to 12 groups. It was these groups which later was transformed in to six heads and 12 arms of the Kataragama Deviyo. When the Elara was finally defeated by King Dutugamunu (161-131 BC), Kadira the a spy master became a respected citizen in the area of Kataragama. He specially helped the Sinhalese people who accepted him as a benefactor. He was so respected that when he died the Sinhalese people elevated him to a deity and built a shrine (devale) for him. But the Tamils in Kataragama never accepted him as a deity and ignored him. Kadira was known as the "Kadira Deviyo" who later became Kataragama Deviyo. Those Tamils who worshipped at the shrine introduced their own god Skanda Kumar as the reigning deity of this shrine.
Some legends consider the Katragama Deviyo (deity) as the powerful regional warrior king Mahasena who ruled the area when the Buddha made his 3rd visit to Sri Lanka in the 8th year of his enlightenment ( 580 BC) . This warrior king took to Buddhism after meeting the Buddha and was elevated to a deity by the community after his death. It is believed that Kiri Vehera has been built by him on the place that the Buddha meditated. Some believe that the Kiri Vehera was built by the Ksastriyas who accompanied King Vijaya ( the first descendent of the Sinhalese race) or by prince Aggabodhi, King Devanpiyathissa's (250-210 BC) younger brother's son who ruled Magama during 3rd century BC. It is said that the rulers in this area were present at the ceremonial planting of the Sri Maha Bodhi sapling at Anuradhapura at the invitation of the King Devanmpiyathissa (250-210 BC). Later one of the first eight saplings of this tree was planted in Kataragama which is worshipped up to date by all Buddhists.
According to Hindu beliefs god Skanda is also known as Murugan, Arumugam, Kandasami (Skanda Swami), Subrahmanya, etc. According to Hindu legends God Skanda came to Sri Lanka after a row with his wife Thevani and landed in the southern part of the island. He made Vedihiti Kanda near Kataragama his adobe. One day he saw a beautiful 16 year old local girl called Valli who was adapted by the veddha chieftain of the tribe who lived in the area. Skanda unable to win her love consulted his brother god Ganesh to help him. Finding out that Valli feared elephants, a plan was devised for Ganesh to appear as a Elephant and Skanda to come to her rescue. Before turning in to the elephant, Ganesh gave a pot of water to Skanda and asked him to pore the water on to him after the planed attack so he would turn back to the Human form. When Skanda approached Valli in form of a old man she was chocking on some food and in the eagerness to help her, he dropped all the water. At the same time Ganesh appears in form of a elephant and scares her. Skanda offerers her to help with the condition of marring him. Valli having no choice consents to marry him and then he appear in his true form. But unfortunate Ganesh, has to stay with a elephant head since Skanda has dropped the water.
For Islamists, Kataragama is associated with Al-Khidr meanning 'The Green (one)', though Muslim commentators are not agreed on who he exactly was. Some say he is a prophet while others say he is a wali meaning one who is close to God or saint.
The Veddas (aka Wannniye Aetto) call him the Kande Yaka ( The spirit of the mountain) and claims to have been visiting Kataragama for the last thousands of years. They are believed be the indigenous people of the country who walked to the island thousands of years ago when from the Indian sub continent when Sri Lanka was connected to India over the Adams bridge.
The current Kataragama Devale is thought to be built by the King Dutuganumu (161-131 BC) after defeating Elara, the Tamil invader. This is a plain building void of any decorations. There are no figures of gods or idols in the building. Only thing the people can see is a curtain with a painting of god Kataragama with his two consorts Valli Amma and Thevani Amma on his official vehicle, the peacock. Behind this curtain is the holiest object which is said to be a Yanthra in a relic container. Only two highest priests are ever allowed to access it, the maha-kapurala and the devini-kapurala. What it looks like and what kind of yanthra itself is totally unknown by the others. Some say this is a supposed to be a gold leaf and the yantra represent a six pointed star which is the symbol of god Kataragama.
Kataragama Kiri Vehera
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On the left of the Maha Devalue (main Kataragama Devalue) is the Sri Teyvanai Amman Temple.
The Main Devalue holds 3 services daily. Around 5 am at dawn, 11 am just before midday and about 7 pm at nightfall. All services are equally crowded.
The Kiri Vehera is situated a little away and the access is through the Devalue premises. This Stupa is thought to be built in the 6th century BC on the ground that Buddha meditated. The Bo Tree behind the Devalue is one of the saplings which the first eight fruits of Sri Maha Bodhi yielded (collectively called 'Ashta Phala Ruhu Bodhi'). This tree has been planted in the time of King Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BC.
Katragama Esala Maha Perahera is one of the main events of the Kataragama Calender. This ritualistic possession is held on the Esala Full moon Poya Day which falls on July – August. This is Perahera is unique in the way it is held and the possession itself. One interesting fact is that the Perahera festival officially begins by the flag hoisting ceremony at the Islamic mosque in Kataragama. The festival is coloured by fire walking ceremonies, Kavadi Dances and self mutilating sacrifices by devotees. These devotees perform certain penances by piercing their tongues, cheeks and others attaching iron hooks to their backs and pulling heavy loads.
Although Kataragama Pilgrimage season reaches its peak on this annual perahera, it is place where people go any time of the year.
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On 25 Nov. 1983, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule on hazard communication. This final rule represents over ten years of rule-making activity. The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard is to ensure that hazards of all chemicals produced or imported by chemical manufacturers are evaluated and that the information on these chemical hazards is transmitted to employers and employees within the manufacturing sector.
Employers in the manufacturing sector [Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 20–39] are to provide information to their employees about hazardous chemicals by means of a hazard communication program, labels and other forms of warning, Material Safety Data Sheets, and information and training. The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard is threefold:
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This weeks Tuesdays with Dorie is being hosted by Paul of The Boy Can Bake. The recipe he is hosting is Pizza with Onion Confit located on page 159 in Baking With Julia.
I made this recipe last night for dinner and it turned out great. Because I had to wait for Mike to get home with a bottle of red wine, the dough was just on its second rise while I was cooking the onions. I decided not to cool the onion mixture because it would have taken too long and the pizza baked up perfectly fine. I decided to top it with slices of garlic-herb goat cheese and Romano cheese.
I was really surprised by the flavor of the pizza. The onions cooked in red wine had a nice flavor that was reminiscent of a great tomato sauce and the addition of the garlic-herb goat cheese gave it a nice tang. The two paired very well together and Mike actually really liked it. I only ended up making one pizza and freezing half of the dough for another day. Since I only decided to make one pizza, I only made half a recipe of the onion confit. I would definitely make this again and play around with different flavor combinations.


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GPC chair calls for 2.5% increase in funding with warnings that NHS is in 'danger of collapse'
The leader of the GPC has taken the fight to the Government in the opening speech of the LMCs Conference, warning that the NHS is in danger of 'collapsing' unless there is at least a 2.5% increase in funding for general practice.
In a passionate speech to delegates in York, he said GPs are facing a 'quadruple whammy' of a crisis in workload, workforce, premises and morale.
He also criticised the failure of CCGs to commit funding to support GPs in delivering care for elderly patients, and launched a fresh assault on NHS 111, saying it was a 'disgrace' that patients have to endure a 'litany' of questions from a computer algorithm.
He said: 'After years of devaluing our worth, the crux of my argument to Government since I took office, is for politicians to grasp that general practice is the solution, not the problem. That increasing the proportion of NHS spend into general practice by just an initial 2.5%, will translate to a one third increase in our resources and which could transform our ability to provide care that patients need, and reap huge cost efficiencies in a cash-strapped NHS.'
Receiving a rapturous reception, Dr Nagpaul added: 'Let me warn those that continue in their quest to denigrate us. Continue to put off younger doctors into becoming GPs, continue to accelerate those leaving the profession, and you certainly won't have the last laugh when you won't have a GP to turn to in times of need, and when the NHS collapses because its very building blocks have imploded.'
'But we won't just roll over and let this happen. General practice matters too much to you and me, but more importantly to our patients who fundamentally depend on us.'
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In full: GPC chair's opening speech to the 2014 LMCs conference
He warned that GPs were suffering from 'extreme' levels of stress.
'We have the quadruple whammy of a crisis in workload, workforce, premises and morale. Last year's GP worklife survey by Manchester University showed GPs suffering extreme levels of stress - the highest since records began, and a sharp rise in those intending to retire early. The government can't argue with these findings, since they themselves commissioned this report, but conveniently fail to mention it anywhere. And what's NHS England's cure? To shamefully threaten withdrawing occupational health services for over-stressed GPs and their staff when they need them most.
With regards to NHS 111, Dr Nagpaul stressed the need for the out-of-hours call centres to be staffed by clinicians rather than lay call handlers.
'But if you really want to improve things, then start with the first point of contact a patient makes out of hours which is a phone call to NHS 111. It's a disgrace that patients have to endure a litany of questions from a computer algorithm about what they don't suffer with, rather than what they do, with GPs receiving two pages of meaningless negative findings rather than why the patient actually sought help.'
'Patients should speak to a clinician at times of urgent medical need, not a lay person guided by electronic robotic questions that have no grasp of their complex, multiple or mental health issues.'
In conclusion, he said: 'The Government must recognise that starving general practices of cash, is starving services for patients. And it's patients who suffer.'
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Trouble is The Daily Mail, Jeremy Hunt's mouthpiece and fanged enforcer will reactivate its endlessm drivel and corrupted facts about General Practice. Multi-millionaire Journalists like Amanda Platell from The Daily Mail (who live in Multi-million pound London penthouses) will rant and foam at the mouth, cunningly ,and maliciously misinforming the general public that the money is for GP pay rises rather than explaining that it is for PATIENT CARE.
It would be lovely to hear him acknowledge the financial crisis in the hospitals too - it's not only general practice that is about to fall over.
2/3rds of all Trusts are posting deficit budgets, and some have needed emergency loans just to pay the electricity bill. This is a real crisis and the completely unacceptable result of this crazy market. Meanwhile, NHS England squanders £3million on reprocuring NHS 111. When is the government going to wake up to the fact that the whole health service is on the brink of collapse
let Paul Dacre, the multi-millionaire genius and Daily Mail Editor/chief "enforcer" to Jeremy Hunt take charge of the NHS. With his genius and The Daily Mail being the "all knowing eye" of the world, everything should run smoothly. GPs could be threatened or even worse until they capitulate and all their Bentleys and "National Trust sized" houses repossessed and sold for Tory party funding.
For a long time, medical professionals have the tendency to avoid criticising government and want to be 'clean' in hands not touching politics. Truth is politics is clouding over us everyday .We need to know it well and defend .
Those with no virtues holding high positions in a hierarchy spread evil through the most. We have a duty to check the balance and stop the evil spreading.
2.5 % won't even cover inflation - we need to go from 8% of NHS budget to 11 % . This is a 37 % increase - and a more realistic figure . This will restore previous levels of funding . If we need to increase it further then 40 % may be the target . Don't get bamboozled by previous cuts and inflation . When the banks needed bailing out the money was found. But then you only have to look at who the Tory ministers went to school with . Jobs for the boys . Read the ragged trousered philanthropist it's an eye opener.
GP partner at 3.03pm - when the banks needed bailing out it was done by Gordon Brown & Co so it is disingenuous to try and say it was the Tories looking after their school chums.
If it wasn't for Gordon Brown's spectacular mishandling of government finances, public spending would not be in this mess. Funny how labour supporters quickly forget it and try to blame it on Tories by cheap smears......
There is not going to be any increase in funding so why hope for 2 .5 percent.
No one wants to pay gps anything, end of story.
This is historic,
What should be happening is that care should be being transferred to secondary care as quickly as possible until the government/ civil sevirce/ treasury realise that the more investment you put in primary care the better health care outcomes and reduced costs and better satisfactions,


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Hello, folks! To everybody who submitted stories and poems to us during the spring reading window: as of today, you should have received a response, whether it be rejection, acceptance, or a request for revisions. If you've gotten no response at all, you should send a query to email@example.com so we can figure out what's up.
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Every (in)fertile cringes upon hearing baby announcements, but it always seems harder to deal with when it's closer to home.
Our experiences include:
- My husband's brother and his wife announcing their 1st pregnancy two weeks before our wedding. Yes, I did think she was trying to steal my thunder. She got pregnant within weeks of her own wedding, 3 months prior.
- The same sister-in-law announcing their 2nd pregnancy 5 months after we start actively trying to conceive. Surprisingly, I handled this one well. Hubby – not so much.
- My little brother and his wife announcing their 1st pregnancy – after trying for only 1 month – on the same day we receive our appointment date with the fertility specialist. *cue the extra-strength, double-force water works* I should own stock in Kleenex.
Timing is never perfect… except for anyone who hasn't experienced (in)fertility.
Last night, my brother emailed me their 20-ish week ultrasound photos. Great! I just got home from picking up my fertility drug prescriptions. Can't wait to look at your alien baby!
As the photos loaded on my cell phone screen, my mindset changed. With toes, ears and a nose, this baby is beginning to look more human than alien.
My resentment towards my brother and his wife turned into a bubble and drifted away until it finally popped. The feeling was gone.
I am actually looking forward to meeting this little person.
This little soul has no ties. Their intention is pure. Their innocence is real. They deserve my love.
I keep reminding myself that my brother can't help it. He and his wife are excited for their new baby to arrive and I know I will feel the same way when it's our turn.
To my brother, his wife and anyone else who will share their pregnancy experiences with us while we undergoing fertility treatments:
Please don't take it personally if I don't initially react the way you expect or if I take an extra day to respond. I will share in your joy. I just need to process my ego, so that my true love and light can find their way to the surface.
Thank you for understanding – even if you truly don't.


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Tertowie House
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Tertowie House lies near Kinellar, to the west of Dyce. The two storey house is credited to architect James Mathews in 1867, and may have incorporated parts of an earlier structure (possibly 16th century) on the site. Dr William Kelly made further additions in 1905.
The property was bought by Aberdeen City Council in 1944, and subsequently used by Aberdeen College as an educational and training facility, and as accommodation for students of the School of Rural Studies.
The house is believed to have been abandoned some time after 2000.
In September 2004, the house was placed on the market for offers over �325,000. A spokesman said: "The principal lot is the substantial Scots Baronial-style mansion Tertowie House and grounds, extending to over 13 acres in total, which offer a tennis court, playing field and even an underground emergency bunker. This Grampian Regional Council emergency centre was opened in 1962 as the north-east sector Civil Defence Corps group control and it remained in use until the end of the Civil Defence Corps in 1968. It was re-activated and modernised in 1987, but was finally closed in 1998. Tertowie House was extended in the 1960s to provide extra facilities, including classrooms and a gymnasium. The original house retains a great deal of charm and appealing features, such as a stained-glass window and an impressive staircase in the main entrance hall."[1]
The house, including the bunker, was reported sold in 2005 for �400,000. However, planning permission to transform the property into a private dwelling was withdrawn by the owner in 2009.[2][3]
In November 2011, one wing of the house was badly damaged in a fire of unknown origin, although the remainder of the building was reported to have avoided any major damage.[4][5]
North East Sector Civil Defence Group Control
The most interesting aspect of this house is not the building above ground, but the bunker which was located beneath the gymnasium, and began as the Grampian Regional Council Emergency Centre. The bunker was opened in 1962 as the North East Sector Civil Defence Group Control, and remained in use until the Civil Defence Corps stand down in 1968. It was reactivated and modernised in 1987 finally closed in 1998.
From a set of pictures seen on Flickr and dating from December 2011, it could be seen that the bunker was still accessible at the time, and appeared little different from the report of a visit ten years earlier.[6]
We are grateful to our friends at Subterranea Britannica for permission to reproduce the following report:
Site Name: Grampian Regional Council Emergency Centre
RSG site visit 12th October 2001
Grampian Regional Council Emergency Centre was located beneath the gym of Tertowie House a residential school (now disused) at Blackburn north west of Aberdeen. The bunker was opened in 1962 as the NORTH EAST SECTOR CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS GROUP CONTROL and remained in use until the end of Civil Defence Corps in 1968. It was reactivated and modernised in 1987 finally closing in 1998. The bunker is accessed from a recessed steel blast door along a sunken footpath close to the gym; this opens into a 40' long bare concrete corridor with 6 steps at the end down into the decontamination area, which runs at right angles. To the right of the steps is a second blast door and behind it a ladder up to an escape hatch beside the entrance to the gym, to the left is a shower above a large metal grille in the floor and beyond that a third blast door after which the passage turns right into the main corridor.
The first room on the right is a unisex toilet with two cubicles, two washbasins and a shower. The next room contains a small Lister generator, ventilation trunking and a fan; the generator can still be started. To the left of the ventilation plant there is a small blast door in the wall leading to filters and chillers. To the right of the generator a door leads into a room containing another larger generator with a wall mounted control cabinet. Wooden steps at the back of the room lead, through a small wooden door to the tank (fuel and water) room. At the end of the corridor is the kitchen with all the usual appliances; stainless steel sink, Tricity cooker, Dexion shelves and a kitchen unit comprising a preparation surface, cupboards and drawers. On the opposite side of the corridor the first room entered is a large store, entering this room a door to the right leads into the canteen and rest room (also accessed from the corridor) and a door to the left leads into the Scientific Advisors Room. There has a large 1:50,000 ordnance survey map covering the whole of Aberdeenshire plus a UKWMO map of the UK showing Sectors, Groups and ROC Posts (in clusters). A third wall map is an outline of the Aberdeen ROC Group showing posts and clusters with roads and rivers marked. Two of the maps (not the UKWMO map) have rolled plastic overlays that can be pulled down and marked as necessary. There is also a large floor standing rack with a send and receive telegraph system unit still in place.
The Scientific Advisors Room has a door into the Operations Room; this room can also be accessed from the Store Room. The 'Ops' Room has a display board on one wall with columns 'D.T.G.' and 'To be seen by' and another 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map covering the whole of Aberdeenshire. Three further rooms can be accessed from the 'Ops' Room, the Communications Room and the MSX Room (which are themselves interconnected) and the Dormitory, which also has a door into the Canteen/Rest Room. The Communications Room is empty while the MSX has an intercom unit connecting to the front blast door (still working), BT junction boxes and an MSX rack. The whole room is a Faraday Cage with a fine metal grille fixed to the back of each door. There are 18 triple bunks in the dormitory these have all been dismantled or were probably never been put together. There is also a small blast door in the wall. This leads to a ladder, which emerges through a second escape hatch on the far side of the gym. Internally the bunker is carpeted throughout and is clean and dry with most of the lights working. There are a number of supporting concrete pillars in rooms.
Those taking part in the visit were Nick Catford, Robin Ware, Keith Ward and Robin Cherry, Ward & Caroline Westwater.
1 ⇑ Mansion is an ideal buy for security conscious in fear of terror - News - Scotsman.com Retrieved November 30, 2011.
2 ⇑ Tertowie House Retrieved November 30, 2011.
3 ⇑ Tertowie Bunker Retrieved November 30, 2011.
4 ⇑ BBC News - Tertowie mansion house blaze investigated Retrieved November 30, 2011.
5 ⇑ Fire tackled at derelict mansion | Aberdeen and North | STV News Retrieved November 30, 2011.
6 ⇑ Aberdeen - Tertowie House - a set on Flickr Retrieved February 12, 2012.
7 ⇑ Subterranea Britannica: Research Study Group: Sites: Tertowie House Retrieved November 30, 2011.
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Mayhem Miller-he gets better as the fight goes on. Stand up is very sloppy, good striker should handle him easily. Seems a little weak.
Tim Kennedy- mid level fighter. fairly well rounded, but not a good enough striker to cause trouble against top level guys. decent wrestler, but unable to show any finishing ability. I don't see him shocking any top fighters.
Edwin Dewees– still unable to win against a top level fighter. I don't like the path he's on, no reason to see any improvement until he makes some major changes.
Frank Trigg- solid performance. nothing new to learn from this fight.
Yves Edwards– nothing impressive, he's still not the fighter most of us remember.
Alonzo Martinez-nothing to note
Krzysztof Soszynski – out cardio'ed his opponent. Very tough guy to do a lot against, but his offense is lacking. Does little to win the fight. Likely to improve, good attitude and work environment. He's already better than he showed in the IFL.
Robert Villegas- gassed after round 1. He's got some talent and should not be dismissed, but a solid defensive fighter with some striking ability should handle him easily.
Tristan Yunker- soft, could not make weight. not sure if he cares enough to take it seriously.
Pete Spratt- don't be fooled by the win. Yunker was not ready to fight much. Spratt was taken down too easily, but Yunker did nothing with it. A better fighter will.
Corey Mahon – one of the two best fighters on the card. Young guy got a lot of valuable experience and a win over Bowles, who is solid on the ground. Mahon is high energy and physically strong enough to overcome some mistakes. He should continue to get better. Crisp strikers will give him the most trouble.
Chris Bowles- Good wrestler. This loss should not take anything from him. Mahon was good
Nissen Osterneck- impressive. great shape. pushed the pace until he gnp a win. looks like a good pro, very strong. very capable fighter.


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Hi, I have been reading some of the stories submitted and decided I would share my story.
It has been a journey of over 20 years. It started with allergic reactions that were sporadic and never made any sense and led to diagnosis of fibromyalgia and depression. The allergic reactions became more bothersome and frequent and I went through the most likely allergens environmental but was told foods were too cumbersome to test and therefore never tested.
I started having IBS and stomach problems but of course no studies just medication to help with the symptoms. My allergic reactions became more violent but I was never able to predict when they would hit. Sometimes I went a year without a reaction.
I gained over 100 pounds in the last six years and became increasingly more fatigued and in pain and increased IBS. The doctors had no answers just more medication and told to exercise and diet. Nothing was helping.
Then my husband and I were in Hilo Hawaii on vacation and we had a large lunch of pasta and went for a long hike. I had a severe reaction went into anaphylaxis and was told that I would die the next time if I did not find out what I was allergic to.
I then indeed did have reactions though mild almost monthly until it finally hit me and I almost died and decided I had to do something. I was tested for all the foods and found to be wheat allergic. I went off of all wheat products and lost 40 pounds in one month.
I became very ill and the IBS was out of control. This is when they decided to do the Celiac test and of course they came back inconclusive because I had been off wheat for over 3 months. So I now say that I am Gluten intolerant and follow the diet strictly and IBS is gone, chronic fatigue is gone and leading a more normal life.
I now am very active in educating others especially those who seem to be having similar problems with allergies and no answers. Thanks for giving people a place to tell their stories.
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Description. Queuing of empty epochs is disabled by default. This method can be used to enable such queuing, in which case any new, empty epochs entering the event buffer following the method call are queued.
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