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Best Pizza in Barcelona: Pizzeria Micaela
Pizza is an ancient tradition- truly it is. The first ever recorded instance of the word pizza came from the tenth century, which means it has been around for over a thousand years. The modern incarnation of pizza, that ooey gooey cheesy deliciousness we all love, was born in Naples far more recently. Still, it has managed to spread around the world, finding success wherever it is sold. In North America, it has reached staggering popularity, available everywhere, even common in the frozen form. Here in Barcelona, there is one chain of restaurants that seems to have figured out pizza better than the rest.
Micaela Pizza is easy to miss if you don't look for it. Namely, because the name typically isn't on the front of the restaurant. This is because, at each location, they partner up with a different bakery to share the space. We're not talking bread bakery, either. We're talking mouth watering expertly crafted pastries. Eclairs, cannoli, tiramisu, each rich and expertly crafted. In one of the Gracia locations, Bake and Bite, doughnuts are suspended over the pizza boxes on wooden hooks.
But really, people go there for the main attraction- the XXL pizzas, almost a yard in diameter, thin crust, true Neapolitan style. If you want to go for a classic, try the Margherita. It's simple, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. The original, if you will. Mouth-watering heated up or room temperature, a generous slice will only set you back two euros. And you're not sacrificing quality, either. It's made in the traditional way, thin crust, expertly portioned toppings spread evenly across the surface. Every day there is a wealth of flavours, with vegetarian or gluten options readily available every day. Their options are ever typical either. They change from day to day, so you never walk in to see the same thing. Personal favourites I can recommend are goat cheese and spinach, or their potato and leek pizza, which surfaces less often. Still, you can't go wrong with the classics, such as cherry tomato, arugula, and onion. Their ham-laden pizza still set my mouth watering every time I walk in. They also offer pizzas to take home, for a reasonable price too. They come in various sizes and promise to make the perfect addition to any home pizza night.
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CATSS is the library's drop-in after school program for teens. Stop by, hang out, do your homework, and participate in some activities
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January 21: Monday Fun-Day: Play low tech oversized games in the Teen Room, and board games in the Children's Room; complete a survey for stickers
January 28-30 at 3 PM and January 31 at 2 PM: Smash Bros Tournament: Are you the Ultimate Smash Sib? Prove it in this tournament. On Friday, go to town, have some lunch, and then come back to the library. We will conclude our Smash Ultimate Tournament!
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When women are pregnant, there are two ways to give birth to the baby. A woman may make the choice to have the baby naturally or through surgery such as a caesarian section. Then there are worries as to whether or not the baby is healthy from the start or if there will be illness. One concern in Australian residents during childbirth is the development of cerebral palsy in the child.
More than 600 children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year. Well Professor Caroline Crowther from the University of Adelaide has found a way to prevent cerebral palsy from forming. The women in Australia are giving premature births so that they may undergo magnesium sulphate therapy. This type of therapy involves the pregnant woman to receive a shot of magnesium sulphate 24 hours before they give birth. The magnesium is vital for normal cell function and can protect against destructive molecule that may harm the cells of the baby.
Premature birth is when a pregnant woman gives birth earlier that expected. Would you believe that these babies in Australia are given birth prior to being 30 weeks old! The premature birth is either through early caesareans to prevent complications or by spontaneous early labor.
National guidelines have been put in place at an annual scientific meeting this week of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. This procedure is hoping to prevent cerebral palsy in so many children and to relieve the Australian community of the $400 billion cost that is allocated to people that have cerebral palsy.
To read the article, please visit : http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-jab-to-beat-cerebral-palsy/story-e6frea83-1225844961997?from=public_rss


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While Destiny isn't exactly a Gigamax favorite (it's complicated), we know that plenty of people around the world still love this shared world shooter. On Tuesday, Bungie is rolling out their latest update which makes some monumental changes to certain weapons. Thankfully the developers are keeping the community informed. During a live stream they detailed every change that was coming so players know exactly what to expect.
To start, Bungie went over exactly what they're changing in the primary weapons throughout the game. Slow firing auto rifles like the Suros Regime are getting a damage buff making them more appealing in PVE situations. The critical hit multiplier for auto rifles is also being raised from 1.25 to 1.3 and Players will be happy to know that aiming this popular weapon while jumping will be way easier.
Scout Rifles are also being shown love with a boost to their accuracy and the ability to utilize the benefits of high caliber rounds. Pulse rifles have also been reworked by lowering the rate of fire for low impact rifles by 7.7%. High caliber rounds in the pulse rifle will also inflict less flinch on enemies. Specific rifles like the Grasp of Malok and the Clever Dragon are having their magazine size reduced by 6 rounds. Not all the changes to pulse rifles are bad though, high impact rifles will be receiving a fire rate buff by 5.3%. Finally much like the auto rifle, this weapon will be much easier to aim while in the air.
Receiving the biggest update are hand cannons, which have recently seen a lot less use. The first shot accuracy is being brought back up to year one values, although the base range is being reduced by 5 meters. As of now Hand Cannon damage has a 50% drop off at max range but after the update it will do 33% of the base damage past the intended range. Lastly, just like the scout rifles high caliber rounds will now affect the hand cannon.
Primary weapons aren't the only thing seeing a change, one secondary weapon is also seeing some major updates. Shotguns have been hit with the nerf hammer pretty hard this time around with the most dramatic change being that critical damage is being removed completely. Aim assist while hip firing is also being cut and the mid air accuracy has been decreased. To make up for these changes shotguns will be receiving a 25% increase to damage in PVE zones and players agility will no longer be decreased while holding the weapon.
Destiny's upcoming update is highly anticipated by long term players, but doesn't offer much to those that have stopped playing. Feelings for these weapon changes are sure to be mixed. What do you guys think of the update? Let us know in the comments below and remember to keep checking back with Gigamax for all the latest gaming news!
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So you want to get your children outside, but find that time gets away from you?
Organise a Family Nature Club with your family and friends and make sure that you have a regular date with the outdoors!
What are Family Nature Clubs?
Family Nature Clubs are groups of families who gather together to share outdoor adventures and re-connect with nature together. All Family Nature Clubs share the basic goals to get out in nature on a regular basis and experience the benefits of time spent outside.
Each Family Nature Club is unique, in where they meet, how often they meet and what they do when they get together. (more below...)
How do I get started?
You can either:
- Contact an existing Family Nature Club to join their activities. You can find an existing Family Nature Club in our online directory, and contact them to join.
- Register your own Family Nature Club - To create your own Family Nature Club, just gather together friends and family, plan a few family-orientated activities outdoors and register your club.
The Family Nature Club Toolkit
For a bit more guidance, we have developed our Family Nature Club Toolkit. We hope it inspires you to get your own family and friends outdoors for many happy, healthy adventures together.
Click on the image to download the toolkit!
Benefits of Family Nature Clubs and Registering Your Club
Benefits of getting outdoors as part of a Family Nature Club include:
- Reconnect your children to nature – experience benefits that play in nature brings. Recent evidence indicates they will be happier, healthier, smarter, more self-disciplined and focused, more self-confident, creative, cooperative, better problem solvers, more optimistic and physically fit. Let them shake off some of the complexity of their usual lives and behave like kids again.
- Reconnect your family – bring your family together as you build confidence and work as a team while you try new things
- Make new friends – build friendships and breakdown barriers, including fear of strangers – since there is safety in numbers. Strengthen existing friendships.
- Share your collective knowledge – you can all benefit from each-other's understanding of nature. Your collective knowledge is a wonderful asset! You can also share experiences and equipment.
- Stay motivated – it's more likely you'll keep your healthy outdoor play date if you have another family waiting for you.
- Create a 'senses of place' in your local area – children need to foster connections with natural places to create memories of a sense of 'home' and 'self'.
- Consider creating an after school club – a regular mid-week outdoors adventure to blow off some steam together and break-up the week
- Increase social connectedness in your neighbourhood – this is a great opportunity to build relationships with like-minded others who are geographically close to you.
- Nourish your sense of community – live by the saying 'it takes a village to raise a child…'
Nature Play QLD will help you and your Nature Play Club to:
- Find things to do – discover activities to do and places to go via the Nature Play QLD website. We've got hundreds of ideas, for all ages and locations!
- Unite families - bring your club together with families looking for groups to join, our help you find a group to join
- Get inspired - be inspired by blogs shared by other Family Nature Clubs, and contribute your own
- Access resources - such as activity and safety check-lists, ideas for invites, schedule and calendar templates, and more.
- Keep you up-to-date - with new activities and informative resources.
- Earn great prizes –
- receive prizes for your interaction with Nature Play QLD by sharing the stories of your Family Nature Club activities
- receive a Nature Play QLD goodie bag full of awesome Nature Play resources when you sign up at least three families to your club!
Still have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or on 07 3367 1989.


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This is the second skirt I've purchased of the same style. Both are well-made and would fit a variety of shapes well, due to the gentle hug of the fabric. The fabric's thickness and texture is perfect for adding interest and hiding any 'dimples' on thighs/buttocks. I have a smaller waist with a fuller bottom and tailored skirts simply never fit. So pleased to have these in my wardrobe - thanks you LTS!


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1. Go blue or go home: Think 50 shades of blue
2. Always remember to shine and shimmer: The shinier the better
3. Supersize me: Oversized coats is the big fall trend
4. Walk in a winter wonderland: Snowflake white will make your winter bright
5. Strong girls like grudge: Channel the grunge spirit of the '90s, embrace layers and be tough. Think tartan, vinyl, chains, studs and spikes.
6. Layer it on me: Even if you want a more structured look – layer, layer, layer! This includes your accessories!
7. Beauty is in the details: Bold high-impact details such as standout embellishments and finishes
8. It's a textural takeover: Furry finishes, feathered detailing, shearling, and studded leather are examples of this trend. The more textured the better!
9. It's not all black and white: From charcoal to slate — grey is the new neutral
10. Go Green! We mean the eco-friendly fashion of course, but also think emerald green as you find your fall outfits
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Adoption of feeding technology reduces ammonia emissions from swine grow/finish facilities
The combined impact of high feed costs and increased use of synthetic amino acids in swine grow/finish diets is reducing ammonia emissions from pig farms.
Pork producers have adopted feeding strategies that reduce ammonia emissions from swine grow/finish facilities. A research group led by Wendy Powers, director of Environmental Stewardship for Animal Agriculture at Michigan State University, reported a 22 percent reduction in average daily ammonia emissions when grow/finish pigs were fed diets formulated using three synthetic amino acids (lysine, methionine and threonine; 29,123 mg/pig) compared with emissions when pigs were provided diets formulated using lysine only (37,136 mg/pig).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 2 million hogs are marketed from Michigan farms annually. Because farms turn over their inventory about 2.6 times each year, Michigan's inventory of pigs in the grow/finish phase of production was estimated at 795,000 head. During October, feed company sales representatives who supply feed ingredients to growers of approximately 90 percent of the pigs raised in Michigan were polled. These knowledgeable industry resources estimate that 80 percent, or 636,000 head, of the grow/finish pigs in Michigan are currently fed diets formulated with at least three synthetic amino acids compared to just 6 years ago when most farms fed diets containing only lysine. On the basis of the state's inventory of grow/finish pigs and the ammonia emission reduction reported by Powers, it's estimated that the adoption of this feeding strategy in Michigan has resulted in an annual reduction of approximately 2,000 tons of ammonia emissions. The impact of this feeding strategy in Michigan provides an indication of what is occurring nationwide, assuming other producers are adopting this practice as well.
The adoption of this technology is a result of a number of factors. One factor is the research at both public universities and private feed companies along with outreach efforts by Extension specialists and educators, such as those at Michigan State University Extension, that provide nutrition programming throughout the hog industry. Another important factor encouraging the feeding strategy is current feed prices compared with synthetic amino acid prices, and the availability of these products.
Two computer software programs released in 2012 are providing swine nutritionists the tools to estimate the pig's nutrient utilization and develop diets that limit nutrient losses and air emissions. The National Swine Nutrition Guide (http://www.usporkcenter.org/default.aspx) formulates diets to meet the daily requirements of the pig and provides estimates of the pig's nutrient retention and excretion. Using this program, nutritionists can formulate multiple diets and compare which diet most closely meets the needs of the pig while maximizing nutrient utilization, minimizing nutrient losses and reducing diet costs.
A supplemental Excel spreadsheet to the National Research Council's 11th revised edition of The Nutrient Requirements of Swine will evaluate already formulated swine diets. The spreadsheet report advises users whether the diet meets the nutrient requirements of the pig and reports the estimated daily excretion of nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon. The spreadsheet can be found at http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13298.
Jerry May is a Michigan State University Extension senior educator. He can be contacted at email@example.com. Wendy Powers is a professor and director of agriculture and agribusiness for MSU Extension. She can be contacted at email@example.com.
This article was originally published in the December 2012 issue of the Michigan Farmer.


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Early Christmas Postcard
Christmas is only a few weeks away and I am opening and enjoying each of the few Holiday greeting cards that appear in my mailbox. Even though I know those from my accountant, car dealership, and insurance man aren't truly Christmas greetings, but rather reminders of their services, I still welcome them!
Everyone has a special Christmas tradition. Exchanging Christmas cards was perhaps my favorite. Years ago, I sent and received dozens of Christmas cards. Those beautiful cards sent by friends and family were filled with greetings, notes, photographs of kids and pets, and those printed annual letters of family happenings. I read them all, grateful that once each year, faraway friends and family remembered and cared to keep in touch! Like so many others, I decorated doorways, mantels, and our Christmas tree with them. And, when the Holidays were over, I read them again, saved addresses, put photos in frames, and packed away those beautiful cards to be looked at again the following year.
The tradition of exchanging Christmas greetings between friends and family that began in the 1870s is rapidly vanishing. Today, every hour of every day is jam packed. During the Holidays, it's doubly so. The cost of cards and postage has gone sky high! E-cards (and emails in general) are faster and oh so much cheaper! There's Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and Instagram. And, the cost of those once ever-so expensive long distance calls, are now hidden in our cell phone plans.
It was the German lithographer, Louis Prang, who, in 1875, began mass producing affordable cards that made it possible for Americans to begin the tradition of exchanging greetings at Christmastime. His earliest cards featured children, robins, flowers, plants, and snow scenes. They were things of beauty - often adorned with ribbons, lace, satin, and fringe. Although Prang's cards were the most popular, they were not the cheapest. Prices ranged from 75 cents to $1.25. To stimulate interest, Prang ran design contests with prize money reaching as high as a $1,000. By 1890, all sorts of companies were producing Christmas cards. The market was flooded with cheap cards. Prang quit in frustration.
It was really the postcard boom that ended the production of those beautiful early Victorian cards. The "penny postcard" made it inexpensive to buy and send cards. Many of the early American, German, and British cards featured beautiful colored illustrations of birds, bells, angels, dolls, toys, trees, religious scenes, and Santas. Originals are still sought after by collectors. Postcards with Santa Claus wearing a robe in brown, green, blue (like the one above), purple, and even pink remain among the favorites. Embossing and silver and gold embellishments make them even more special.
Today, many of the designs have been reproduced and are for sale in stores and on the Internet. I've purchased some and I plan to do my part to continue the tradition of exchanging Christmas greetings. May you continue your favorite tradition and spread the joy of the Holiday Season!
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Austin, TX, October 30, 2012 — /BackupReview.info/ — Spanning Cloud Apps, the makers of Spanning Backup for Google Apps, the highest rated business-class backup provider in the Google Apps Marketplace, announced today that Jeff Erramouspe has joined the company as chief revenue officer (CRO) to support the company's rapid growth in sales and customer count. Effective immediately, Erramouspe is responsible for all marketing and sales activities that lead to top line revenue growth.
With monthly recurring revenue (MRR) increasing in excess of eight times year-over-year, Spanning sought out an industry veteran with both online marketing and enterprise sales experience to oversee top-line growth of the company. Erramouspe has over 20 years of marketing and general management experience in both entrepreneurial and Fortune 500 technology companies, making him an ideal fit for the position.
"Spanning is one of the most impressive organizations I've encountered in my career and I'm honored to be joining as CRO," said Jeff Erramouspe, chief revenue officer, Spanning. "Our business is providing cloud data protection for both small and large enterprises, and Spanning has enterprise DNA at its core. That expertise has been the trigger for much of the growth we're currently seeing and over 90% of our customers cite our experience and the way we conduct business as a Spanning advantage over our competitors."
Spanning is expecting annual revenues for 2012 to be 10 times greater than in 2011. Businesses are choosing Spanning's products because of the company's focus on enterprise excellence within the Google Apps ecosystem, including its bullet-proof business-grade security measures, such as the company's recent completion of the rigorous SSAE-16 audit.
"We're thrilled to welcome Jeff to the team," said Charlie Wood, CEO and founder of Spanning. "As we scale the company alongside the growth in Google Apps adoption worldwide, we're focused on bringing in the best enterprise talent to support our customers as they move their critical productivity and collaboration tools to the cloud."
Prior to Spanning, Jeff was the president of Manticore Technology, a leading provider of SaaS-based marketing automation solutions. He led Manticore through three successive years of revenue growth in the highly competitive marketing automation market and positioned the company for a successful merger with SalesEngine International, a leading technology-enabled marketing services provider. Prior to Manticore, Jeff held leadership and executive positions at StoredIQ, Digby, Vignette and Compaq.
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This announcement is difficult to swallow, but I really see this as the right move for Duncan Hunter. If he had chosen to endorse McCain, we would all be sickened due to McCain's hand in McCain/Kennedy and McCain/Feingold. If Hunter had chosen Romney, we would all be disgusted due to Romney's uninterest in the problems facing our nation with China. Giuliani would NEVER cross Hunter's mind so that leaves only one other choice and that is Huckabee.
Yes I think Huckabee isn't the TRUE CONSERVATIVE that we had in Hunter, but I also see the ability of Hunter being able to influence Huckabee. Hunter would be the most excellent choice to balance out a Huckabee ticket in the General Election. Huckabee needs someone strong like Hunter to appeal to conservatives. The thought of supporting Huckabee at this point is still a difficult pill to swallow, but I do trust Hunter's decision. And… I do see potential for Hunter to help Huckabee make some wise choices so that he can garner more support and possibly win the nomination.
All I can say is that this election cycle is getting more interesting by the day! I am still not going to sit back and let someone dictate to me who I should vote for, so at this point, I am still doing my homework and trying to sort everything out. Remember, if we don't speak up, our votes don't really matter.


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Welcome to The Cove Lakeside Resort
Whether it's your first time experiencing The Cove Lakeside Resort or you're returning to the place that holds countless vacation memories, you'll find this gem among Kelowna resorts to be the quintessential lakeside retreat. It's quiet and relaxing here on the shores of Okanagan Lake with 100 spacious, residence-style suites tucked among beautiful gardens. It's a place that feels completely removed from the modern world yet we're just a short drive from the shops and restaurants of downtown West Kelowna and Kelowna.
The essence of The Cove Lakeside Resort and Spa is rustic luxury in an exhilarating setting. In fact, the tranquility of our surroundings soothes the spirit while an array of resort-style amenities makes it easy to do as much or as little as you like. You might follow a massage or a body treatment at the Spa at The Cove with a glass of wine and charcuterie & cheese on our restaurant's lakefront patio. Spend the day lounging by the main outdoor pool or splash with the kiddies in the adjacent pool and waterslide (Pools are open seasonally. Duration of operation may vary due to weather conditions). Head to LakeSurf Okanagan at the seasonal marina for your pick of "water toys," including sport boats, pontoon boats, waverunners, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and more, or plan a movie night in our private 18 seat movie theater. From basketball, tennis and a fitness center onsite to championship golf, world-class skiing, wineries and other fun activities nearby, there's something for everyone.
While many resorts in Kelowna are known for their recreational opportunities, unparalleled guest service and boutique-style hospitality are what set The Cove Lakeside Resort apart as a truly special place. Whether you're visiting the Okanagan for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a wedding celebration or a corporate gathering, you'll feel truly at home away from it all.
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Our Specials
Browse our exclusive West Kelowna vacation packages to enhance your next escape to The Cove Lakeside Resort. From romantic escapes, girls getaways and wine tours to packages and special offers designed to take advantage of the Okanagan's four glorious seasons, there is something unique for every traveler.
Girls Getaway
This is the perfect package to pamper, spoil yourself and enjoy some rest and relaxation while spending quality time with your friends.
View Upgrade Special Offer
The Cove is the perfect location for a getaway this fall or winter! Book a direct stay for 2 nights or more with us and receive a complimentary view upgrade.
Corporate Rewards Program
Travelling for work? We invite you to experience our hospitality first hand and take advantage of our special corporate rates and our many benefits offered through our Corporate Rewards Program.
Our Accommodations
The 100 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites at The Cove Lakeside Resort are not your typical hotel accommodations. With spacious floor plans that range from 700 square feet to 2,400 square feet, encompassing fully equipped five-piece gourmet kitchens with wine fridges, upscale furnishings, living and dining areas and expansive balconies or terraces, they feel more like your home away from home.
One Bedroom Suite Mountain View
Spacious interiors and elevated comfort define our mountain view one bedroom suite.
Two Bedroom Suite Garden View
Spacious interiors and elevated comfort define our garden view two bedroom suite.
Three Bedroom Suite Lake View
Spacious interiors and elevated comfort define our lake view three bedroom suite.
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This is our new happy place. It is a beautiful property on the lake, dog friendly, the front desk staff are awesome. Close to great wineries. We would love to live here and return every chance we get for vacations.
Jewel on the Lake
The Cove is quickly becoming my favourite Kelowna retreat. The staff is very friendly, and the views spectacular. I can't wait to get back again! Much more reasonably prices than others and with comparable facilities.
- Tracy
Mary Poppins perfect in every way
The Cove is a hidden treasure in the Okanagan. The accommodations are perfectly located on the lake with views from almost every room. The Cove is an intimate property but it offers large, multi-room suites with patios and well-equipped kitchens; great for vacations with friends and family. And anything you'd want to do, hiking, biking, boating, mani's, pedi's or a hot-stone massage - it's all on-site. We will definitely be back!
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Fully Enjoyed Our Stay
We visit often and have always been well received and enjoyed the various unit types and locations. One of our favourite treats is viewing the wide selection of dogs in the lobby and out for a walk with their owners.
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A haven of indulgence... beautiful, lakefront resort with huge suites and enormous balconies. Location is everything when I travel with my lab and right next door - a park, a beach, trail systems... perfect... plus a yummy restaurant and waterfront spa. You will not disappointed. Your pooch will love it!!
- Suzanne
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As a company, we have a strong commitment to the environment, our guests and our community. We are proud to have won various awards and recognitions for our hard work and commitment.
The Cove Lakeside Resort is a 2020 Traveller Review award-winner. The Booking.com Traveller Review Awards is an annual appreciation programme that recognises partners for their exceptional hospitality, as evidenced in the review scores left by travellers after their stay or experience.
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Interview: The Civil Wars discuss 'surreal' double Grammy win and much awaited return to Manchester
Interview: The Civil Wars discuss 'surreal' double Grammy win and much awaited return to Manchester
Following their success at this year's Grammys, double-act The Civil Wars chat to MM about their 'surreal' wins, life on the road with Adele and their return to Manchester in March.
Joy Williams and John Paul White sparked a connection after meeting in America's country and folk epicentre: Nashville, Tennessee. With such an irrefutable ingredient included in the mix, the pair was destined for success on the back of their exceptional debut four-song EP Poison & Wine. And in 2011, success was everywhere for The Civil Wars.
Having reached No. 1 on the Billboard Digital Album Chart with their terrific debut album Barton Hollow, the enigmatic duo completed live performances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman and Later…Live with Jools Holland. The album also reached 'Best Album of 2011' status from iTunes, Time Magazine and Amazon.com.
Rounding off a truly magnificent year, one which they described as 'the hardest work we've ever done', the California-cum-Tennessee twosome won Grammys for Best Folk Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
In an interview with MM, an endearing John Paul and Joy described their achievements at the Grammys as dreamlike.
"It feels completely surreal to be honest. There were points when we thought did that actually happen?
"We never anticipated any kind of nomination or assumed that a win would ever be a given. To us, these wins are very, very sweet."
The perfect partnership between the two shines through in their interview; they are humble, diligent and more importantly they are grounded. An unthinkable year was capped off in tremendous style as The Civil Wars promised to jump back in and do it all again in 2012.
"We love what we do. I think you have to work harder than you used to do and if anything, winning these Grammys kind of validates that and puts a little exclamation mark on the end of a year, which consisted of probably the hardest work we've ever put in as artists. It makes it feel like it was all worth it."
Eight-time Grammy winner Adele had the folk-rockers open up for crowds during her UK tour, something which may have proved useful in dominating the awards ceremony. The Civil Wars paid thanks to the 23-year-old for her support and stated 'we have nothing but great things to say about Miss Adele'.
"It was an absolute joy travelling with Adele, just being able to hear her every night was a gift alone and getting to know her was even better than that. I don't think we could say better things about the tour or her, we love her!"
After listening to their debut album Barton Hollow, it's immediately evident how talented the pair are. For a debut album, it's simply heroic. As flavours of blues-rock, country and deep south intertwine and flow harmoniously alongside, Joy and John Paul's writing is more inspiring than artists who have been doing the same for decades.
It seems the duo have labelled 2012 as limitless, aiming for global popularity and a (somehow) better year than the last.
"We're definitely excited to dive in headfirst to continue on with the ripple effect. We love what we're doing. Some people might wonder if after a year of promoting Barton Hallow we're ready to move on, and though we've written new songs we're still very passionate about Barton Hallow. Still love playing them and performing them every night."
Manchester will host the in demand DIYers on March 16, as a night of dedication to entertain and passion to please will be brought by the return of The Civil Wars. Only this time they will take centre stage in a headline slot.
"We're really looking forward to returning to Manchester, it's a whole different experience coming as a headliner and the crowd being there for you.
"It's a beautiful thing to play to a room full of people who want to be there because of your music. There's few greater things. We never take that for granted and each city brings something different to the table and we just love being over there with the sense of history and architecture."
The night is set to be one of the city's 2012 musical highlights and with an ever increasing ambition list, John Paul and Joy joked that the future may be a fruitful one.
John Paul jested: "I hope that the future holds platinum. I hope that the future sees this little band having Adele opening for us.
"You stop it!" yells Joy. "I don't know how much better it can get, it's perfect. We're very fortunate that in the past year we've had many great things happen for us."
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Ultimate Bolt-On Project or Racers Wet DreamUltimate Bolt-On Project or Racers Wet DreamOops, wrong dream. This dream is to build a NASCAR style circle track car from a body in white and do it in an environmentally positive way. The dream is to go racing with E85, cats and be socially responsible AND beat the traditional style race cars that are HD polluters. On top of that, we do it on a reasonable budget with off the shelf parts so that this class of racing is available to most anyone who can turn a wrench along with a couple of buddies in his garage.
Times change and so will racing. An All-Star group has been assembled by Robert Fisher and Circle Track magazine to build and track a 2010 Camaro using renewable fuels. It goes well beyond fuels and to the heart of what racing is all about -- cars on the track that are like the cars we drive on the street. If all goes well, they will put on track a car that captures the essence of NASCAR Back-in-the-Day with superior technology, superior performance that runs clean while using renewable fuels.
This is great stuff. Carburetors vs Fuel Injection, E85 vs Full Fossil Fuel, Real Cars on the Track vs Skins on a Chassis that has NOTHING to do with a Car in a Showroom... Why does Toyota spend money to run a Camry in NASCAR when they sell front wheel drive sedans? Ooops, that is a different article. :facepalm:
We could not be more excited to be a partner in this project. Pedders will supply the suspension and it will be as advanced as the engine technology in Project G.R.E.E.N.
Camaro Sports Ryder Supercar 52mm with Remote Canister
CAMAROSOLUTIONC 27mm F & 32mm R bars & 4 links
EP1167HD Zeta HD Differential Mounts
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EP7322 Camaro Rear Upper Control Arm
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PDUSACAM2800 Camaro Complete Brake Hose Kit
PDUSACAMFULL Camaro Full Alignment Kit
You'll be able to follow this project in print or online is Circle Track magazine.
Dyno Test #1
I feel the need for moonshine, make that E85
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Project G.R.E.E.N. Dyno Test #1 - Engine
Initial Results For Our First Engine Dyno Session Open Up Some Distinct Possibilities For Future "Green" Racing
From the March, 2010 issue of Circle Track
By Jim McFarland
Photography by Rob Fisher
Reprinted here with the permission of Circle Track magazine.
This project is clearly getting some traction. While initial reader responses have largely been in support of CT's "green racing initiative," there has not been sufficient, hard data to support the project's viability . . . until now. In the following paragraphs, you'll have an opportunity to review the unwashed results for our first engine dynamometer session at Mast Motorsports. Fortunately, several of the players from whom you heard comments a month or so ago were present for and participated in the tests. You'll recall previous observations from Rob Fisher (CT's Editor), Forrest Jehlik (key project engineer from Argonne Laboratories), Dave Kalen (Account Executive and motorsports enthusiast from Semtech, the PEMS company), and Horace Mast (mechanical engineer and owner of Mast Motorsports). A follow up story with their comments relative to this test begins on page 40 immediately after this feature. You will likely be interested in what they reveal.
In order to help you derive the most benefit from the dyno results, we've chosen to focus our discussion on the graphical representations the data provides. The computer skills of Forrest Jehlik produced the graphs shown. Our belief is that by looking at the "visuals" and correlating them with the practical and theoretical perspectives they reveal, you'll come away with the majority of your questions answered, for now. At least that is our intent. We'll also tack on a few concluding remarks at the end of the story as we head into the project's next phases.
Fuels Comparison Although 93-octane gasoline was included to compare it with 100-octane racing gasoline (actually blended with 10 percent ethanol to raise the octane rating) and E85, a lack of performance resulted in its removal for the continued analyses. As a result, the 100-octane "Street Blaze" gasoline and E85 (both from VP Fuels) became the fuels used for subsequent tests.
As you will note, data from the "fuels comparison" tests show a torque and power degradation from about 4,000 rpm to peak rpm at 6,750 where the output from all three fuels converged to approximately the same value. Largely attributable to the engine's overall diminishing volumetric efficiency relative to net airflow at higher rpm, other factors played into this convergence. However, from 4,000 rpm to around 6,250, E85 tested marginally better than the 100-octane Street Blaze. (Note: At this point, it's important to know all tests were conducted using the same ECU calibration. For multiple reasons, parts-specific spark and fuel maps were not sought to optimization. Future tests will address that issue.) The data shown indicates only slight differences (w.o.t. throttle, full load) between the torque output comparing 100-octane racing gasoline to E85. As a result, power output differences you will see comparing data from various parts combinations (EFI, carburetion, catalysts, and so on) will be true to the differences such parts represent, not owing to variations in fuel performance.
Carburetion vs. EFI At the moment, there seems to have been two areas of particular interest among racers and engine builders regarding a shift away from the conventional use of carburetors and racing gasoline. One pertains to how much power might be lost, switching to EFI, and the other the extent to which catalytic converters would reduce on-track performance.
If you subscribe to the notion that torque is a major factor in race car acceleration, you may find the torque curves displayed in the attending graph of interest. In particular, aside from the approximate 7 percent gain in torque (at the rpm of greatest torque difference or roughly 4,500 rpm), note the general broadening and flattening of the overall torque curve produced by the EFI and 100-octane package. Part of this can be traced to improved fuel atomization (a topic discussed in previous "Enginology" columns) and in part to a basic intake manifold design that favors low- and mid-range torque.
This latter condition can also have influence on peak power (compared to a single-plane manifold with inlet runners shorter than the EFI manifold), and you can see the effect of this factor at peak rpm. However, there is evidence of where in the engine speed range an improvement in torque can build a case for better on-track performance potential using the EFI system. Also note that neither of these tests was conducted with catalytic converters in place. More on this a bit later in the story.
Catalyst vs. No Catalyst Interesting stuff here. If you'll refer to the previous graph (Carburetor vs. Fuel Injection), you'll note that peak torque for the EFI and 100-octane Street Blaze gasoline was a corrected 496 lb-ft. Compare this with the configuration (catalyst vs. no catalyst) of EFI, 100-octane street blend and the 100 cpi (cells per inch) catalysts and you'll see only 5 lb-ft of torque were lost at peak torque. Plus the previously broadened and flattened torque curve (from around 3,250 to 5,500 rpm) was retained as a function of the EFI manifold design.
So for those who might believe the addition of catalysts would have a materially negative effect on overall torque output, here's some data to consider. The fact peak horsepower and torque output (with and without the catalysts) was virtually the same again points to other factors, including maximum volumetric efficiency obtainable (at higher rpm) with this parts package. Once again as a reminder, at this stage in the project, no attempt was made to optimize either functional integration of parts or best ECU calibration.
Carbureted baseline with 100 street blaze gasoline without catalysts vs. EFI with E85 and 100 CPI catalytic converters You may want to spend a little time studying these results. The baseline data was recorded using a carburetor, 100-octane Street Blaze racing gasoline, and no catalytic converters. Note peak horsepower was a corrected 552 hp, compared to a corrected 539 peak horsepower for the EFI, E85, 100 cpi catalytic converters package. Admittedly, given the current parts configuration, peak power decreased 13 hp. But before you condemn this outcome, pay attention to the way the EFI parts combination affected corrected torque from about 3,500 to 5,500 rpm (plus-22 lb-ft). Given how a particular circle track car might be geared and the track layout, this span of rpm could fall within a very desirable range of on-track engine speed.
In addition, if you will refer to the Carburetor vs. EFI data graph, you'll discover peak torque (EFI, E85, and no catalysts) produced a corrected peak torque value of 498 lb-ft. Compare this value with peak torque (carbureted baseline with 100 street blend gasoline without catalysts vs. EFI with E85 and 100 cpi catalysts) for the EFI, E85, and catalysts package at 499. Maybe this comparison sheds light on some conventional thinking that suggests catalysts will materially decrease power.
Catalyst Substrate Density Comparison While these data get into the minutia of how pumping losses can affect power and the effects of catalyst density on such losses, you can see that increasing substrate density by a factor of three (from 100 to 300 cpi) still allows the higher density, EFI, E85 catalytic converters combination to produce superior torque when compared to the carbureted, 100-octane Street Blaze, no catalysts package (by a higher peak torque value of 12 lb-ft).
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Cycle Weighted Emissions
Estimations Here you can see a comparison among four parts combinations; carbureted with 100-octane Street Blaze gasoline and no catalytic converters, EFI with 100-octane Street Blaze and no cats, EFI with 100-octane Street Blaze and 100 cpi converters, and EFI with E85 and 100 cpi cats. Keep in mind that no ECU recalibrations were attempted to optimize each of these combinations. Still, note that although there were slight reductions in HC and CO emissions, NOx decreases were on the order of 50 percent compared to non-catalysts versions. Future chassis dyno and on-track adjustments (as pointed out elsewhere in the story) are projected for further improvements in power and emissions reductions.
Intermediate Conclusions Based on Engine Dyno Tests to Date Although additional conclusions are forthcoming, based on practical and theoretical analysis of the dyno results, following are summary points from discussions among the project's team members.
The configuration of EFI and E85 resulted in a significant horsepower and torque increase across the entire rpm span, excluding a small reduction near maximum rpm. A consistent 5-7 percent increase was produced at peak improvement rpm. This slight reduction in peak power can be compensated for by ECU recalibration, nozzle design change, or both.
The 100 cpi catalysts had only small impact on overall power. In fact, using EFI, E85, and catalysts, more power was produced throughout the rpm span compared to the combination of carburetor and 100-octane Street Blaze racing gasoline.
Use of the catalysts did a good job reducing NOx (on the order of 50-60 percent) but not as well for CO and HC. A lack of O2 for peak power and durability calibrations was the cause. This deficiency will be addressed during the on-track testing portion of the project. Expectations are CO and HC will be reduced significantly during this phase of testing.
Even though the E85 fuel generated more HC emissions than the Street Blaze, a solution proposed to enable increased O2 should reduce these emissions significantly. Future, on-track emissions testing will be the proof of this solution.
The benefits derived from use of the EFI system (manifold design and greatly improved fuel atomization) that led to increased torque and horsepower suggest this combination to be very worthy for circle track applications, particularly regarding where in the engine speed range these improvements occurred.
Next Steps in Project Development As initially planned, the 2010 "Body in Yellow" Camaro is being built out as a "putting stock back into stock car racing" vehicle. In so doing, it will feature suspension components of design iterations functionally similar to the OEM components replaced. Based on these critical parts, the Camaro will be transformed into a bona fide race car capable of helping us evaluate major aspects required to span the gap between a conventional circle track package and one that addresses specific objectives of a more "green" approach to racing.
As the Camaro is being built, we will utilize a special experimental chassis that will allow easy access to the testing equipment for the initial on-track evaluations. These evaluations will include the use of an on-board ECU (controller), dual catalytic converters (as initially evaluated during the engine dyno tests at Mast Motorsports), a repeat comparison of the induction systems and fuel choices already discussed in this story, and a Sensors, Inc. PEMS to enable measurement of exhaust emissions during laps comparable to actual race conditions.
Present at the on-track sessions upcoming will be the same team already involved in this project, along with motorsports-oriented staff from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. It's vitally important that CT readers understand that the efforts of this project are directed toward, and aligned with, assuring the future of circle track racing by providing a thought-provoking approach to advancing the sport while addressing a variety of environmental concerns. The use of sustainable fuels in motorsports is an objective CT has deliberately included in the format of this project. Over time, the blending of this approach into the core of circle track racing is a particular goal, and the project's steps thus far completed reflect that objective.
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GREEN Racing is a subject Herb Fishel knows something about. http://www.circletrack.com/ultimater...ing/index.html Pedders is excited to be part of this Circle Track magazine project. This link will take you to the initial dyno work using E85 and a GM crate engine. http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php...00000158585997
For thos who don't know Herb, here is a bit of background.
Herb Fishel, executive director of GM Racing, will retire Sept. 1, 2003 leaving a legacy in racing that spans 40 years. He will remain on special assignment to GM's service and parts operations until his retirement. One of Fishel's final duties with GM Racing was to drive the Chevrolet SSR official pace vehicle to begin the 87th running of the Indianapolis 500 May 25. Doug Duchardt, group manager for GM Racing's oval-track group, assumed Fishel's responsibilities June 1. Pat Suhy Jr., an engineer at GM Powertrain, will replace Duchardt.
Fishel, 61, worked with the late Zora Arkus-Duntov and Vince Piggins, who initiated GM's rebirth into racing and performance parts with the Corvette and small-block Chevy V-8 engine in the 1950s. Fishel has influenced GM's performance programs throughout the second half of the 20th century. On Oct. 8, 1991, all of GM's racing programs were combined under his supervision.
"The name Herb Fishel has been synonymous with championship racing programs at GM for decades," said John Middlebrook, GM vice president of marketing and advertising. "Herb is leaving a legacy of success that is remarkable and inspiring: nine consecutive Winston Cup Manufacturers titles and 21 of 24 driver titles through last year. In 2001, Herb's team did something no one else had done in nearly 30 years: win the Daytona 500, Indy 500, and Le Mans 24-hour race."
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* Unfortuantely due to travel restrictions to attendees and one of the facilatators, the July 2020 yoga week has been postponed until July 2021. Apologies for any inconvience caused.
5-11 July 2021
Details from last year as a guideline only
A week of looking after our physical well being and exploring meditation, yoga and Shamanic practices for €750 for 6 nights. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation. The week starts with dinner on Monday evening and ends on Monday after breakfast. If participants wish to stay an extra night before or after the course, the cost is €75 per person per night including 3 meals.
This week also offers extra opportunities for healthcare such as massage, Reflexology, foot massage, Cranial Sacrum Therapy and astrological birthchart readings from external therapists. These extra sessions cost between €40 and €60.
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Healing- en relaxatieweek in een warme, gezellige en authentieke omgeving middenin de natuur in IERLAND
Typical Daily Schedule
- 8.30am Meditation
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- Afternoon free for individual extra sessions/day trips
- 5.00pm Shamanic Practices
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- Evening events
In the afternoons, we can go on walks in the Wicklow Mountains or excursions to local sites of interest such as Glendalough, Powerscourt, etc. Transport for these local excursions usually cost from €5 – €8 per person.
There is also the opportunity for individual sessions in the afternoon if requested.
In the evenings, we go the pub to listen to Irish Music and dancing, watch movies, discuss philosophy, etc.
On one day, we will hold a Sweat Lodge Ceremony which is included in the price.
Yoga, Psychoanalytic Sessions and Meditation Classes are provided by Marlene ffrench Mullen. Shamanistic work, Cranial Sacrum Therapy and Astrology by Rita de Pauw.
To book a place, we require a deposit of €50 via Paypal using email@example.com, a bank transfer (email firstname.lastname@example.com for our IBAN) or send a cheque or cash to our address.
All accommodation is on a shared basis. If people require a single room, it will cost €150 extra for the week.
All of our food is vegetarian and homemade without the use of stock cubes. We use home grown herbs and vegetables as well as our own baked bread. We can cook dairy-free/gluten free/wheat free for no extra charge.
However, we do use non-Chinese honey and the eggs from our own chickens who free-range about the garden. If people require us to cook meals without honey and eggs, this incurs an extra charge of €175 for the week.
Week Yoga en Sjamanisme in Ierland
Traditiegetrouw organiseren we ook dit jaar een week Yoga en Sjamanisme in de mooie Wicklow Mountains in Ierland.
Deze week wordt georganiseerd door Marlene ffrench Mullen en mijzelf.
Voel u vrij om deze folder door te sturen naar vrienden en kennissen aub.
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CURIOSITY NEWS | August 29, 2012
Rover Leaves Tracks in Morse Code
"The purpose of the pattern is to create features in the terrain that can be used to visually measure the precise distance between drives," said Matt Heverly, the lead rover driver for Curiosity at JPL.
This driving tool, called visual odometry, allows the rover to use images of landscape features to determine if it has traveled as far as predicted, or if its wheels have slipped. For example, when the rover drives on high slopes or across loose soil, it will routinely stop to check its progress. By measuring its distance relative to dozens of prominent features like pebbles or shadows on rocks -- or patterns in its tracks -- the rover can check how much its wheels may have slipped. If Curiosity has not slipped too much, it can then re-plan the next leg of its drive, taking its actual position into account.
"Visual odometry will enable Curiosity to drive more accurately even in high-slip terrains, aiding its science mission by reaching interesting targets in fewer sols, running slip checks to stop before getting too stuck, and enabling precise driving," said rover driver Mark Maimone, who led the development of the rover's autonomous driving software.
The Morse code imprinted on all six wheels will be particularly handy when the terrain is barren. Curiosity won't be able to read the Morse code symbols in the track marks directly, but it will note that the pattern is a high-contrast feature. This will give the rover the anchor it needs in an otherwise featureless terrain.
NASA's Mars Exploration rovers Spirit and Opportunity also used visual odometry to ensure accurate driving in difficult terrains. Their wheels had been bolted to their landing platform, leaving holes that left distinguishing marks in their tracks. Those marks proved critical for the visual odometry system on Opportunity when it traversed the relatively featureless terrain at Meridian Planum. Opportunity is still trekking on Mars more than eight years after setting down on the Red Planet.
Curiosity likewise has holes in its wheels, only in the shape of Morse code letters.
"Even though Curiosity didn't need to be bolted down, we wanted to have the holes anyway. The mechanical team suggested multiple smaller holes rather than one large one like the Mars Exploration Rovers had, and one earlier design had spelled out letters in a cleat pattern, so I proposed using a Morse code version," said Maimone. "And the rest is history."
JPL manages the Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. The rover was designed, developed and assembled at JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
More information about Curiosity is online at: http://www.nasa.gov/msl and http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl
Follow the mission on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/marscuriosity and on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/marscuriosity .
Whitney Clavin 818-354-4673
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This month's featured poet on Days of Stone is Yusra Gulab Jamman. I visit Yusra's blog often for the sheer happiness and feeling of effervescence it bestows. Yusra is bursting with life and energy and her blog captures this feeling so well. She is also a very talented poet with her own unique voice and stylings. Much of Yusra's poetry is vibrant and alive; rich in colour and often written from an unusual viewpoint that adds to its freshness and appeal.
Conversation with a Spider
In the shadow of my hand,
scuttle, scuttle,
slip –
on tiles too smooth
for your too-long limbs,
Each leg splayed slender
as a brush of wheat
the reaper's
-> Read the full poem and Yusra's bio here: Featured Poet-Yusra Gulab Jamman


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A New Biography of John le Carré Offers Insight into the Cold War Author's Life – The Atlantic
And in the middle of it all is the spymaster Smiley, as much priest as agent, dense with subterranean knowledge, blinking, suffering, doughily pliable and razor-sharp. His wife cheats on him; his colleagues at the Circus, le Carré's fictional version of British intelligence, corral him with a bruising, bullying affability. Quietly goes Smiley: memory spy, an artist of recollection, traveling back into the files, back into the memory banks of frazzled ex-Circus types such as Connie Sachs, back into his own mind, to find the truth of what is happening around him.
After a year, Google's effort to get ad-avoidant site visitors to pay flounders – Digiday
A year after launching Google Contributor to give publishers a way to charge for their content, uptake has been slow.
What Americans thought of Jewish refugees on the eve of World War II – The Washington Post
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie of New Jersey was one of the many governors who on Monday said they would oppose settling Syrian refugees in their states; Christie insisted that he would not even permit "3-year-old orphans" entry. Today's 3-year-old Syrian orphan, it seems, is 1939's German Jewish child
Letter to Baghdadi – Open Letter to BaghdadiOpen Letter to Baghdadi
Join hundreds of Muslim leaders and Scholars worldwide in their Open Letter to Baghdadi.
The Saudis Are Stumbling. They May Take the Middle East with Them. – FPIF
America's leading Sunni ally is proving how easily hubris, delusion, and old-fashioned ineptitude can trump even bottomless wealth.


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Joseph L.A. Tesoriere
May 18, 1946 - November 08, 2012
Joseph L.A. Tesoriere, 66, husband of Marie DeSalvo Tesoriere passed away Thursday, November 08, 2012 at his home in Norwalk. Born May 18, 1946, he was son of the late Franco Alberto and Margaret Buccellato Tesoriere.
In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by his daughter Jennifer Wolff of San Francisco, CA and his sister Pina Pilaro (Joseph) of Eastport Maine. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Joseph Anthony Pilaro (Joe Gorrie) of New York, NY, Margaret Barrette (Jeff) of Olympia, WA, Mark Pilaro (Meredith) of Potomac Falls, VA, Matthew Brancato (Allison) of Norwalk, CT, Jacqueline Brancato Kotos (Tom) of Milford, CT, Deborah Brancato of Westport, CT, and cousins Joanne Castagna (Glenn Chaplin) of Coconut Creek, FL; and by his in-laws Teresa and Vito Brancato of Westport, CT and Rose and Dominick DeSalvo of Stratford, CT. He was predeceased by his niece Frances Maria Pilaro Wolstenholm.
Friends may call on Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk.
Contributions in his memory may be made to: Wittingham Cancer Center c/o Norwalk Hospital Foundation, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850 or to the Society of St. Anthony of Giovinazzo Inc., c/o Most Precious Blood Church, New York, NY 10013.
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Take your photographic skills to the highest level possible by spending four days with one of the world's best photographers in an extraordinary untouched location.
A workshop adventure custom tailored to you and you're the only participant.
Welcome to the PF Bentley One to One Workshop.
If you're a professional who wants to improve your expertise or a photography student wanting to learn your craft or a hobbyist who wants to improve your imagery and technical proficiency, I offer a unique one to one photography workshop that takes place off the beaten path on the beautiful remote mystical and magical island of Molokai in Hawaii, one of the most beautiful untouched places on earth.
After 20 years shooting for TIME Magazine I taught workshops for professionals and visual journalism at Brooks Institute of Photography and was named Teacher of the Year in 2005.
Molokai has the world's highest sea cliffs and the second longest reef the world. (next to Australia's Great Barrier Reef). It has been named one of the Top Ten Untouched Island Escapes by Frommer's and one of the Best Adventure Islands by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
As a former Time Magazine photographer and Special Correspondent, I covered domestic and international politics. Known throughout the print and broadcast community for earning unprecedented access to presidential candidates, Heads of State, and Capitol Hill, I won five first place Pictures of the Year awards for political coverage. I also produced programming for ABC-TV Nightline, shot for The Travel Channel and helped create Reason.TV with Drew Carey, where he was Senior Producer and Director of Photography for the web network.
I taught Visual Journalism at Brooks Institute of Photography from 2003-2006 and was named a teacher of year in 2005.
My career shooting rock n roll bands for Sunbums Hawaii in the early 1970's while attending UH Manoa. He graduated UH in 1975 with the degree in Education. In 2004 I received the Award of Distinction from the UH College of Education.
In addition, I was Chief Photographer for Honolulu Civil Beat in 2014 and now work freelance for such clients as Hawaii Business Magazine and Hana Hou. To see more of my work go to pfpix.com
His unique personal style of teaching focuses on the skill level of each student, tailoring the learning experience to achieve the best possible results.
Waves break on Kaiaka Rock, Molokai
I have been mentored by PF more than once during my career.He is a talented photographer & filmmaker who keeps his skill set current and is one of those rare individuals who not only knows his craft, but can teach it to others. But PF doesn't just teach you his skills, he nutures your spirit on the island of Molokai. It was one of the best trips of my life – and to locations the average Hawaii visitor never sees, yet alone photographs or films. This was indeed a journey to The Lost Hawaii."Gail Mooney
I just completed PF Bentley's workshop. In my case it was a dizzying, exhausting, mind altering, inspirational leap into the world of documentary film production. PF gives himself 110% to you. It was an honor and a delight to be in his company and to learn from this funny, warm and talented artist. If you're interested in learning any new multimedia skills take PF Bentley's workshop. It's worth every penny – it can and will change the course of your career."Keith Brofsky
I have attended many workshops so I speak with some experience when I say that PF's combination of incredibly deep knowledge, his terrific patience and sense of humor make your workshop not only a fantastic education but also a true pleasure to attend. Whether you're a pro or just a hobbyist I would recommend this unique one to one workshop to anyone who wants to expand their horizons into the exciting creative world of digital multimedia storytelling. "Dan Lamont
Come take a moment to look at life through a different lens and your world will never be the same again.
Four full days including ground transportation, but not lodging: $1995.
There's the quaint Hotel Molokai, located mid-island just east of the main town of Kaunakakai. Yes, it's the only hotel on island. Condos and Airbnb accommodations are also available near Kaunakakai and at the beach in West Molokai.
I'll be driving you to the locations in my 4×4 truck, but if you want to get out on your own, rental cars are available through Alamo.
Air Travel
Just a 20 minute flight from Honolulu or Maui, the easiest way to get to Molokai (Airport code MKK) is via Honolulu (Airport code HNL) or Maui (Airport Code OGG) and then connect to Hawaiian Airlines direct to Molokai. Hawaiian Airlines, United, American, Delta, Virgin America and Alaska fly direct non-stop to Honolulu and/or Maui from the East and West Coast of the US.
Hawaiian also flies direct to Honolulu from Asia and South Pacific locations.
Insider Tip: If booking Hawaiian to Molokai, the plane door is in the back, so book a seat towards row 13, the last row for easy on and off.
What to Bring
We do wear Aloha Shirts, but believe it or not, it can get cool in Hawaii at higher elevations and shooting at night. Our idea of cool is in the low 60's. And it can rain depending on the time of year and location (Remember – no rain, no rainbows!). Bring quick dry shorts and t-shirts, hat, bathing suit, lightweight rain jacket or poncho, a headlamp and a pair of long pants and lightweight hiking shoes for walking in brush or at night. We'll also be walking through streams, rivers and on beaches, so a pair a Keen or Teva type water shoes and flip-flops are a must.
Camera Gear
Any DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera with wide angle zoom is the best. I usually go out with a body with two zooms along with a lightweight but sturdy tripod and cable release for long exposures. I find a wide angle to tele zoom in the 24-105 range is great for most situations. If you have a 70-200 bring that along too. If you shoot with Canon EOS, you can use some of my lenses and a tripod so you can travel light.
Tech Stuff
You'll need a computer with hard drive space or with an external hard drive to download and stroage of your daily images. I use Photo Mechanic from Camerabits.com for editing and Photoshop for processing of images. If you have Photoshop, Adobe Bridge which is included in Photoshop works fine too for editing.
These are two of several short films I've produced on island.


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On Wednesday evening we met a large group of what the British Council is calling 'climate change champions'. They're from all over the world and are sleeping a series of large rooms in a college in central Copenhagen. Below are some issues they suggested that we talk about. In the spirit of the summit, we agreed these wouldn't be binging until we'd run them by everyone on the blog, but it's a really useful start…
1. Is democracy getting in the way of responding to climate change?
Can leaders worried about the next election take long-term decisions? Is China an example of how a strong leadership group unconcerned by voters can take strong decisive decisions?
2. Does the market hold the key to stopping climate change?
Some argued yes, more argued on the contrary the market needs to have its role in our economies scaled back if we're to be able to respond properly.
3. Are we too selfish (as individuals and / or countries) to find a communal solution?
4. What should the world do with its fossil fuel resources?
Should we stop taking any oil or coal out of the ground? Might sound radical but several of the group supported this.
5. Must we accept that some people must fall into poverty for us to respond to climate change?
The measures suggested by some may lead to a rise in the cost of living which in turn will push some below the poverty line. If that's the short-term cost, is it worth it if the long-term benefit is that our natural world can continue to function as it is?
6. Has the negotitiation process fundamentally failed?
COP15 has been in the diary for 2 years and yet with two ays to go a deal of any sort looks a way off. The gorup were frustrated with how these two weeks have gone. Doese the way these deals are cut need to change?
Plenty to get your teeth into. Thanks for the BC CC Champs (that's as catchy as I could make it) for their ideas. they'll make up a whopping audience of 900 later on.
The BBC Trust, BBC World News and the British Council all of whom have doen a great deal to make this show happen.


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What is Reported speech?
Reported speech is speech relayed by the narrator. That is, it is indirect speech, words attributed to but not actually (directly) spoken by a character. It is a grammatical construction in which reports are made of something that was said, written, or thought (eg, She said she was going home)
El estilo indirecto (REPORTED SPEECH) lo utilizamos para contar lo que una persona ha dicho pero sin citar exactamente sus palabras.
Why is Reported Speech important?
It is important because it is a great tool to transmit information from a third person or people. We use this all the time. Let us use an example:
Suppose Juan (your friend) says this to you : ' I am going to quit my job'
Now, you want to inform Alice (another friend) what Juan told you. What do we use? YES! We use reported speech. We would say: Juan told me he was going to quit his job.
Why don't we just use the same tense?
This is a great question. In our example used above, we could just say:
Juan is going to quit his job vs Juan told me he was going to quit his job.
The difference is that when you say: Juan is going to quit his job, you are responsible for that statement. In the reported speech we only say what others told us and we are not responsible for that statement. In our jobs and workplace this is very important to transmit information from the sender to the receiver the best way possible.
Is reported speech the same as indirect speech?
Yes, it is. To understand indirect speech we have to know what is direct speech.
Definition: Direct speech is quoted speech that is presented without modification, as it might have been uttered by the original speaker.
For example:
Carlos said,'I love you'. >>>> We say EXACTLY what Carlos said without changing the tenses of the verbs. We have to use quotes or quotation marks ("") in direct speech. This lesson we will focus on reported speech.
To use correctly the reported speech we have to learn to change the tenses correctly.
You report what people said by using said (that) + clause (a sentence) or told (object pronoun)(that) + clause. You often change the of the verb in the direct statement "one tense back" in the reported statement. Time references also change.
Pondremos quien dijo la frase seguido de los verbos SAY o TELL en pasado. La diferencia entre ellos es que después de tell tenemos que decir la persona a quien se lo dijo. D.S.: Peter said, "Ann, I'm very ill." R.S.: Peter told Ann that he was very ill.
The tense changes as follows:Present simple >>>>>>>> Past Simple
Present continous >>>>>>>Past Contiuous
Present Perfect>>>>>>>Past Perfect (had + past participle)
Present Perfect>>>>>>Past Perfect Continous(had+been + past participle)
Past Simple >>>>>>>>>>>Past Perfect
Past Continuous>>>>>>>>>>>Past Perfect
Future "will" >>>>>>>> Modal Verb "would"
May >>>>>>>>>> Might
Can >>>>>>>>>> Could
Must>>>>>>>>> Had to
Some Remain the same
Should >>>>>>>>>Should
Cuando pasamos una oración de estilo directo a indirecto tenemos que tener en cuenta una serie de cambios que tendremos que realizar: 1. Tiempos verbales 2. Expresiones temporales y de lugar 3. Pronombres, (utilizando la lógica)
We eat healthy food ---------She said (that) they ate healthy food
We are eating healthy--------She told him (that) they were eating healthy food food
We have eaten healthy -------She said that they had eaten healthy food
We have been eating --------She told me (that) they had been eating healthy food healthy food
We ate healthy food food-----She said (that) they had eaten healthy
We were eating healthy -----She told me (that) they had been eating healthy food
We will eat healthy food food-----She said that they would eat healthy
You report questions by using asked + clause (sentence). You usually change the tense of the verb in the reported clause into the past (THE SAME RULES OF THE REPORTED STATEMENTS)
Seguimos manteniendo los cambios que mencionabamos al principio: Tiempo verbal Expresiones temporales y de lugar y Pronombres persosnles
- With questions words (who, what, how, why, etc) we do the following.
"When do you play football?" Peter asked me when I played football.
- Without question words (Yes/No questions)
Example: Future "will" to Modal Verb "would"
"Will Maria get married?" She asked if Maria would get married.
Example Present Continuous to Past Continuous
"Are you watching TV?" He asked me if I was watching TV.
REMEMBER: The reported question is NOT a direct question. The auxiliaries do/did is not used.
"Where do you work?"
She asked me where did I work (INCORRECT)
She asked me where I worked (CORRECT)


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Bergdorf Goodman
- Meeting the illustrious Aurelien Guichard, creator of Bond No. 9 Chinatown and the new offering from Piguet, Visa
- Meeting Antonia Ballanca of Antonia's Flowers
- Discussing one of my favorite houses, Annick Goutal, with their charming representative Tom Crutchfield
- Listening to Neil Morris describe his love of Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli
- Discovering the new Kilian fragrances and falling in love with them
- Other discoveries included Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Etro Magot, Etro Vicolo Fiore
- Scents further explored and liked included Chanel Bois des Iles (Oh, how I wish I could get a smaller bottle of this than the gargantuan EDT!), Annick Goutal Mandragore, Annick Goutal Passion
- Meeting my dear friend Chaya Ruchama face-to-face
Lunch at Seppi's
- Meeting sweet, fun and fabulous new perfumista friends Azjavagirl, My3sons, R. and L. and seeing Rbrewer!
- New offerings from Crazy Libellule and the Poppies
- Discussion from Chandler Burr on his new book The Perfect Scent
- Neil Morris' discussion of his new scents Storm and Coral
- Sniffing offerings from Yosh in wine glasses - discoveries included Winter Rose and Ginger Ciao
- Speaking with owner and perfumer of Ineke perfumes and experiencing her unique A, B, C and D fragrances
- Meeting Estesmcc in person, an angel of kindness who sent me a fabulous package overflowing with perfume last spring!
- Listening to owner of 06130 and experiencing Feuille de Reglisse, Lentisque and Lierre Rose, all created by Jacques Chabert and meant to evoke the scents of Mediterranean flowers
- Red Velvet cupcakes from Sunshine bakery
- Meeting owner of Summerscent perfume and experiencing her exquisite fragrance
- Sampling Detaille, Fragonard and Sage lines!
Henri Bendel
- Experiencing L'Artisan Jour de Fete sprayed onto my skin rather than dabbed with my tiny sample
- Memoire Liquide!!!! Remember my review of Voleur? (see it here) I expressed intrigue in exploring the line further and wow, did I get my fill along with many others! This unique line calls to the creative nose in everyone by allowing the customer to come up with their own blend of two or three fragrances. After nearly an hour experimenting, I chose Enfant Innocent and Ivoire for a beautiful, soft, skin musk fragrance.
All of this activity was followed by drinks at the top of the Peninsula Hotel with my fantastic new friends! Cheers!
I will continue tomorrow with details regarding Sunday. If you can believe it, Sunday was just as packed with glorious sights and smells!


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In 2012, after our festival debut, Flying Fish was asked to come fly at Leominster & Hereford Kite Festival. Unfortunately, the festival was subsequently cancelled because of the grounds being flooded. Fastforward four years, and we finally made it to Berrington Hall! Only for a quick splash-and-dash on Saturday, though, as we had other, non-kite-related commitments on Sunday.
Leominster & Hereford Kite Festival is different from other festivals we fly at, for three reasons: 1) no programme; 2) no arena; and 3) no PA. Basically, it's a case of join in and fly, what you want, when you want, and where you want.
The Airheads were there as well and basically violated 2) by pacing out an arena for dual-line flyers, just to make sure we could actually do some team-flying without interfering with the single-line flyers. As we got flying, all using Airdyamics T5 kites (ultralight or standard, depending on the wind), it just so happened that Irma and I ended up flying in-between Keith and Vee on one side, and Peter and Mick on the other side. The name 'Fish sandwich' didn't take long to emerge!
And when Dave Salmon from Sky Symphony joined in, it quickly became 'Fish sandwich with extra salmon'.
Basically, we flew as a team, with between four and seven members, throughout the day. And you have to admit that the spacing in the wrap isn't too bad, huh?
After a break for lunch, we were joined by Martin Crowther, who had been flying his Peter Powell 5-stack in the arena prior. He had never flown as part of a team, and was keen to have the experience. Vee took him along for a bit of basic pair-flying, after which Irma and I joined in to really give him a feel for what flying in the middle of a team was.
Given that Martin had never flown in a pair or team before, he really impressed with how well he coped. Kept things going even if he made a mistake, didn't panic, didn't take out any other kites. Martin, if you read this, you did fantastically well for a first time!
Our first experience at Leominster & Hereford Kite Festival was definitely a positive one, and we'll be back in future years, hopefully for the whole weekend. We got to fly a lot more than on a typical kite festival, and it was also especially good for me. Why? Because when I fly in Flying Fish or with our L-katz team, I always lead and call. Now, I flew the entire day in the middle of a team (usually in #4 position), which is not something I'm used to. So very valuable team-flying experience!
Besides as part of 'Fish sandwich with or without extra salmon', we also flew a few recently acquired Peter Powell kites: a Mk I with aluminium frame, and 'The Monster'; pictures of these and other kites and people (plus very interested cows) are here.
Picture credits: fish sandwich (with and without salmon) - Valerie Hancorn; spacing in the wrap - Alan Pinnock; flying with Martin Crowther - Anne Crowther.


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Achieve Accuracy In Your Writing
I suppose this is a 101 on how to achieve accuracy in your writing. If you write crime fiction then this advice is for you, especially if it bothers you as to the accuracy of police procedures or courtroom scenes in your work. If it doesn't bother you, then it ought to!
The fantastic people behind Mystery Thriller Week 2017 asked me to write a guest post for 'Crime Division,' a feature of their website. I duly obliged and the result is shown below. One of the reasons I did so was it is something I have been asked about on previous occasions.
Not a spoiler, but next Wednesday February 22, 2017, I will be publishing my interview with Kimberly McGath, also a former detective turned author. She seems to agree with my advice on the same topic.
This is my guest post in an unedited form:
There is nothing so annoying as reading a book or watching a movie and finding inaccuracies in things like police and courtroom procedures. I am not a pedant but I prefer accuracy in my own writing and that of others, whether the result is within the pages or up on the screen.
As a former UK detective and a barrister, trial counsel to Americans but we got to wear those wigs and gowns, I have an advantage in my own writing to portray accuracy.
So how does a crime writer without the same advantage set about achieving accuracy?
Let me assume you know nothing. My first advice would be to talk to your local detectives. Make an informal approach and tell them you are a writer and write fiction about crime. Buy that detective a coffee or beer! Initially, there will be wariness on the part of the detective, but as time goes by he/she will warm to the task and become your buddy, with a bit of luck.
Do not ask for, or expect to be provided with case details; keep it generic. For example, don't raise the name of a specific case. Instead, ask general questions about say the modus operandii of home invasions or burglary as it is known in the UK.
Before you ever reach that stage, I suggest you read. Read newspaper archives, court files and the like. Add non-fiction books to your book shelf. For example, if you want to know about serial killers read Zodiac: Settling the Score by Kimberly McGath, a former US detective turned author.
The more you are conversant with the "culture of crime," the likelier it is that the detective will warm to you. But never be tempted to become "the expert." A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
It's never a bad idea to visit your local court house to watch a criminal trial in action. You will immerse yourself in the parlance of crime and criminals in addition to gaining first-hand experience of courtroom procedures.
If you are writing about legal courtroom procedures, don't forget the behind the scenes stuff. Both in the United States and in the UK, meetings do take place behind closed doors between trial lawyers and judge. There are also private conversations between the respective lawyers, defense counsel and prosecutor. They can be vital to a crime mystery thriller and open up opportunities for dialogue.
Once again, cozy up to a lawyer who specializes in crime. He or she will not discuss a specific case with you for ethical reasons but the same points apply here as they do with the detective. Be friendly with both detective or lawyer. Offer them an opportunity for a "credit" in your book but always obtain permission before you do so.
There are some detectives and lawyers who will not help. Don't be put off by a rebuff – ask another, especially if they seem to have a friendly disposition.
Finally, use common sense. I recently saw a post in a writers' forum asking for advice on writing about a heist – a bank robbery. The writer wished to focus on the planning stage of the crime. I was amazed to see how many respondents suggested to the writer that he plan a heist himself. Not the brightest of ideas.
Stephen Bentley www.stephenbentley.info
Former UK Detective Sergeant, undercover cop, barrister. Now a writer, author, blogs at HuffPost UK.
Author of Amazon UK #1 Best Seller Undercover: Operation Julie – The Inside Story
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It saved me a fortune. I used it to self-edit my last book so it was ready to be professionally edited. Indeed, if funds are limited it can cut out the need for a professional editor.
It's useful too even if you don't plan to write a book.
My #1 Tip for all indie writers – it's essential to have a social media presence. How are readers to know about your work if you don't tell them about it? Read this article of mine and I seriously urge you to try out my recommendation – it's FREE to try!
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