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Any style upholstered headboard can be custom made to fit your style. This particular headboard was upholstered with fabric from Thibaut Design, which can be found at Wallauer Design Center.
Not ready to make a commitment with furniture, but love this style of decorating. Complementary color schemes can be accomplished by using accessories.
Changing this week's Room for Style post a little bit. Today will be all about decorating, while tomorrow will be all about Styling an outfit using Complementary Colors, so make sure to check back!
I love them all but my eyes are drawn to the first image.
Stunning images ! love these ideas.
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these are truly awesome color combinations! love the visuals. so pretty.
Some great picks! PLUS they are all dreamy!
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I love this post… Color is so important in our lives!
I love it. I need to be better about adding color in to our house. I love that headboard so much. I wish I could get my husband to love it too! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous interios! I love the color combinations:)
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One of the most noticeable absences from this year's festival is of course Gökşin Sipahioğlu, who passed away one year ago. Michel Setboun paid him tribute by publishing 40 ans de photojournalisme: Génération Sipa, which we covered last week. All of the old Sipa photographers present at Perpignan came together last week to honor him, with this group photo taken at the Couvent des Minimes.
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Are you freaking out about having twins, triplets or quads?
Does the thought of having more than one baby at once cripple you with fear or leave you feeling completely overwhelmed?
Are comments from your 'well intended' family and friends compounding your anxiety?
You're not alone – the truth is having multiples can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of your life, BUT you need to prepare yourself for what's to come.
Double Happiness Multiplied – What You Need to Know About Having Twins, Triplets, & Quads is the complete guide to enjoying your multiple pregnancy and building a happy, healthy family life.
Written by journalist, podcaster, and mother of twins Sally Barker, Double Happiness Multiplied is a comprehensive go-to-guide that will answer all your questions about how to happily carry and care for your babies and yourself!
You will discover how to tackle the challenges of having multiples through real-life stories of parents who've been there before you, along with advice from leading multiple births medical experts, psychologists, infant sleep specialists, and relationship experts.
"When our OB/GYN told us we were pregnant with twins we already had two toddlers at home, so our time was limited. We needed the facts ... and quick!
Double Happiness Multiplied is the perfect solution for busy parents-to-be wanting to know what to expect with their little bundles of joy.
I really appreciate the illustrations explaining exactly how multiples are conceived and continue to grow within the womb and after birth. It's not only helpful for parents, but the figures can also help educate your children once they are older and want to know, "Mommy, where did we come from?"
As a parent of twins, Sally does a great job of asking the experts questions most moms and dads want to know.
There can be many challenges when you're pregnant with multiples and merging stories from real parents alongside the medical explanations helps families personally relate to these conditions so they're better prepared."
~Sunny Gault
– Twin Mum & Founder and Network Director of Parents On-Demand Network~
It's no secret that multiple pregnancies come with challenges, because they are very different from singletons, and Double Happiness Multiplied has been developed to be your new best friend every step of the way.
Packed with proven tips and strategies shared by families with multiples, and up-to-date expert medical advice from multiple births specialists Double Happiness Multiplied will explain:
Everything you need to know about the different types of multiples,
What questions to ask when you meet with specialists during your pregnancy and after the birth,
How often you need to see your multiple births specialist,
Unique medical challenges that come with a multiple pregnancy,
Strategies for coping with gestational diabetes to keep your babies inutero longer,
How to protect your relationship with your spouse,
How to relieve the everyday pressures of life with multiples,
Successful strategies for setting up great sleep patterns and routines,
Diagnosing and dealing with postnatal depression in families with multiples,
Where to find all the support you need,
And much, much more!
If you want a book full of expert advice, real-life stories "from the trenches," and a full embrace of all the wonders multiples bring to your life, then you'll love Sally Barker's life-changing book.


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Isn't this the first time they are rereleasing the Genesis Castlevania?
The problem for me is that I am not interested in any of the NES or Gameboy games, just the 16-bit ones. If Rondo of Blood, SOTN, or the GBA or DS games were included I'd consider getting this, but not with this selection.


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That Shirt You Bought Cost You a Free Flight! Words of encouragement for those who can't choose between airline credit cards.
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I'll admit, I am rather indecisive when it comes to choosing airline credit cards. I'm on the search for the perfect option.
I want to maximize my savings and time and minimize my attention to tracking them.
I've compared annual fees, prices to destinations I frequent, signing bonuses, APR – you name it.
Still, I haven't found one that outshines the other. Both options seem to have comparable benefits and drawbacks.
Then I realized that sometimes the simplest choice is choosing both options.
It allows you to take advantage of the best deal in the moment, saving your current paycheck.
This eliminates the going back and forth and back and forth in your mind, saving your sanity.
It isn't hard tracking them; the airlines do all the work.
Yes, it will be slower to amass points on one card, but when you do have enough to use for a flight, you will feel proud of your accomplishment.
Even better — you don't need an airline credit card to get points.
All you have to do is sign up for a free account and remember to shop through those sites. Southwest Airlines makes it easy by giving you a button you can install on your browser.
Airlines partner with hotels, car rental agencies, and attractions. You can get points by shopping at the stores and restaurants you would anyway.
So be decisive by being indecisive. It does pay off... eventually – and your next outfit could also mean a free roundtrip flight to your dream destination.
Flower Photo Collection
I planned a trip to Philadelphia without realizing that it could coincide with a parade should the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
As Eagle's fans will not soon forget, the Eagles flew that day. Fortunately for my travel plans -- I needed to pick my brother up on Wednesday from the 30th Street Amtrak station which is close to the parade route -- the parade wasn't until the next day.
Although it would have been fun to say 'I was there that day,' we avoided the crowds and opted to go downtown the day after the parade. Here's how it looked.
The statue of Benjamin Franklin perched on the side of the American Philosophical Society's Library Hall was still dressed in an Eagles' cap and flag.
Green and white ticker tape remnants along the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.
A view from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art looking back upon the trampled grounds along the parade route on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
By 1 p.m. on Friday much of the trash had been picked up. This overflowing box of cups, cans and bottles was one of the few remaining piles of litter waiting to be picked up by sanitation workers.
Once again Rocky fans were able to pose under the ROCKY statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Young girl leans on Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna as she checks the sole of her shoe.
Bride and groom pose for photos in front of the Neptune fountain in Schönbrunn Park in Vienna during a hot August afternoon.
Gvido Augusts, 84, stands in one of his studio spaces in front of "Specters of the Revolution" holding an owl (found throughout his body of work) drawn on cardboard. His home is filled with a lifetime worth of art (sketchbooks, paintings, prints, books, woodwork, and metalwork) in closets, on walls and even in the garage.
Tina Green-Price, director and gallery curator for the Giustina Gallery in the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University, contemplates the best arrangement of Augusts' paintings in "A Contemporary Exhibit" which is on display November 1 - December 11.
Gvido shows off one of his recent sketchbooks to visitors during the exhibit's reception on November 9. Seven other Oregon artists were also featured and present at the event.
Augusts explains a shortcut to learning how to draw proportions: begin by tracing objects on a magazine page and then enhance the image by adding your own design. Use this sketch as a prototype for a painting.
Rasma, Augusts' wife of 53 years, gives her input on something related to the event. Rasma and their son Gundars manage Augusts' art career including the business and marketing.
Bolder than Boulder: Oregon State University women's volleyball victory over University of Colorado, Boulder
OSU Beaver Sam Rouleau, 21, sets the ball as Lanesha Reagan, 11, sprints up from the baseline to spike the ball in the second set against the UC Buffalos in Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Ore on November 12. The Beavers won in five sets. 25-23, 23-25, 25-17, 18-25, 15-13.
Justine Spann, 5, dinks the ball as Lila Toner, 2, and Kory Cheshire, 14 try to block it. The point went to the Buffalos.
Sam Rouleau, 21, and her teammates sign mini volleyballs and scorecards for fans in the Gill Coliseum entryway after their victory. The next Beaver home game is the Civil War on November, 25 at noon.
Patrons sit outside Starbucks at the corner of Madison Ave. and SW Third St. in Corvallis, Ore. on Veteran's Day morning with the historic Whiteside Theater in the background. The Whiteside Theatre was constructed in 1922.
Semi-retired Gerry Rouff sits among Browsers' Bookstore's 80,000 books. Gerry has spent 40 years in the bookselling industry, starting with selling rare books. He is currently paid staff at Browsers' Bookstore at 121 NW Fourth St. in Corvallis, Ore. Browsers' Bookstore has another location in Albany, Ore.
Oren Graham, 2, interacts with "Cassie" the lab on his walk downtown with his family on Veterans Day. Cassie was made by bronze artist Sue McNeil Jacobson in 2003.
Happy Harvest Festival - LBCC's Student Life and Leadership annual autumn event
LBCC's second annual Harvest Festival was held on October 28 in the Commons Cafe. The event was sponsored by the Student Life and Leadership office and featured activities provided by student clubs. Activities included cookie decorating (above), putt-putt, face painting, tug-of-war, and giant chess.
Taylor Gastorf makes a move on the giant chess board provided by the Chess Club. Sherry Sullen donated the chess game to the club.
Face painting by Eliya Dunmire decorates festivalgoers.
Protesters gathered on the riverfront in Corvallis on October 22 to show their support for the Standing Rock Sioux's protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock rally was organized by students from Eena Haws, Oregon State University's Native American Longhouse.
Plummie Wright from the Klamath Tribe (left) and James Williams from the Siletz Tribe (right) closed the rally with drumming and song.
One of the many signs brought to the Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock rally. Eena Haws hosted sign making events and provided sign making supplies.
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Sarah Booth is the pantry instructional assistant for Linn-Benton Community College's Culinary Arts program. Read an interview with her that appeared in The Commuter.
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Wayne Rooney said it "doesn't seem right" that he must serve a two-match suspension for his four-letter outburst at West Ham United on Saturday.
The Football Association confirmed the news on Thursday morning, meaning Manchester United striker Rooney will sit out Saturday's Premier League encounter with Fulham at Old Trafford, plus the eagerly-anticipated FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City at Wembley on April 16.
And the 25-year-old, who scored the only goal in United's Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, is clearly not happy.
In a statement issued through his spokesman Ian Monk, Rooney said: "I am gutted to miss two matches, one of which is an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
"I am not the first player to have sworn on TV and I won't be the last.
"Unlike others who have been caught swearing on camera, I apologised immediately. And yet I am the only person banned for swearing. That doesn't seem right.
"Whatever, I have to accept that what's happened has happened and move on from here. That is what I intend to do."
Rooney has been joined in his disappointment by United, whose manager Sir Alex Ferguson only needed to look back to the last Manchester derby in February, which the striker settled with a sensational overhead kick, for the impact he will be missing at Wembley.
"Manchester United is clearly very disappointed with the decision," said a statement issued by the Old Trafford outfit.
"The club put forward a very strong case to have the punishment reduced, which was unsuccessful.
"Wayne apologised immediately after the match and the club now wishes to move to on to what hopefully will be a very exciting conclusion to the season."
The FA opted not to release the outcome of Wednesday's disciplinary hearing immediately following a request by United, who did not wish to suffer any disruption to their preparation for the Chelsea clash.
However, the delay merely brought bad news.
"A Regulatory Commission has suspended Manchester United's Wayne Rooney for two matches," read a statement issued by the FA on Thursday morning.
"Rooney had admitted a charge for the use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language, but claimed that the automatic penalty of two games was clearly excessive.
"The Commission did not accept the claim and Rooney will begin the standard two-match suspension with immediate effect.
"The charge relates to an incident during his side's fixture with West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday 2 April 2011."
If there is any consolation for United, it is that the two-match suspension was not increased, as the disciplinary panel had the power to do.
It means Rooney will be available for the trip to Newcastle on April 19, although he can also play in Tuesday's deciding second-leg against Carlo Ancelotti's men, when United look to book a semi-final meeting with either Inter Milan or, more probably, German challengers Schalke.
The FA will view it as a watershed moment for their hopes of improving player behaviour, while it is another blow to Rooney's image, even if sources close to the player have been anxious to distance confirmation of a sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola not being renewed last year with lurid allegations about his private life.
And United team-mate Rio Ferdinand has also rallied to Rooney's cause, insisting it is now time to call off the "lynching" of his friend.
"We should follow him as a footballer rather than keep lynching him for a lot of the stuff that goes on," he said.
"I wouldn't say he is innocent in a lot of the stuff that has happened but sometimes because of the player he is and who he is the reaction can be over the top.
"Wayne Rooney swearing on TV, as much as I don't condone it, is not front page news.
"There are bigger things going on in the world. There are things happening in Libya and Ivory Coast and we are talking about Wayne Rooney on the front page of newspapers because he swore at a camera.
"I don't condone it but because it is him everyone goes over the top.
"I don't feel sorry for him. He thrives off the attention.
"But he thrives off football attention rather than the stuff on the outside.
"He loves playing football. That's what he wants to be judged on and talked about."


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Right now, we're entering what many consider to be their favorite time of year: the holidays. During this season, people often take the time to reflect on what they have to be grateful for, such as food on the table and loved ones to share it with. They also might use these months to consider those who are less fortunate, wondering what we can all do as a global society to help those in need.
In other words, it's perhaps the time of year when the benefits of agrochemicals are most apparent. Though it may not be the type of subject people typically think about all that often, for those in the industry, it's clear why the holidays might inspire this kind of thinking.
Holiday Traditions Are Important to Society
If you step back from your own personal traditions and take a look at human culture as a whole, it's obvious that people celebrate holidays in a variety of ways. Religions have their specific rituals. Regional influence also plays a role in determining how a certain group of people may observe this time of year. Even within individual families, there are differences.
Some people place an emphasis on giving gifts to those close to them. Others focus more on charitable outreach. Some take this opportunity to embrace the spiritual element of their lives. Others celebrate in a secular manner.
And yet, it seems that nearly all of us make food a key element of the holidays. It's not just the indulgence of a meal that we enjoy. It's the way in which coming together to eat gives us a chance to remember how fortunate we are to have family and friends.
Without agrochemicals, this would not be easy.
Agriculture and Agrochemicals Are Also Vital to Society
Although humankind has made tremendous strides over the course of history, we still rely on agriculture to feed us. Without farms, we would have never made it beyond the hunter-gatherer stage.
However, simply planting crops isn't enough to supply the world's population with food. Those crops can't thrive if pests attack them, disease kills them, or competing plants deprive them of nutrients.
That's why agrochemicals have played such an important role in all human societies. They protect our crops from these dangers, allowing farmers to grow more food for the people of the world. Because agrochemicals also maximize the crop yield of a given farm, they make agriculture a much more financially stable industry to work in.
This doesn't merely benefit farmers. The more of a crop they are able to grow, the lower the price of that crop. Without agrochemicals, a food source might be considered too rare to price affordably. Farmers simply wouldn't be able to grow enough to charge lower prices. Thanks to pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and similar products, this isn't a problem.
Because of this, people across the world are able to spend the holidays with the ones they love, enjoying a meal and each other's company.
Solving World Hunger through Technology and Generosity
Of course, we must also recognize that we haven't yet solved the problem of world hunger. Again, the holidays are a time when we frequently display gratitude for what we do have in life, while looking for ways in which we can help those who are not so fortunate.
As an individual, there's plenty a person can do, from donating items to their local food banks to volunteering at homeless shelters. These are certainly fantastic ways to contribute to making the world a better, safer place for all people.
However, as a society, we should also remember the role that agriculture has played in alleviating hunger. While there are still populations throughout the world experiencing a lack of food, there are far fewer now than there once were. This is largely thanks to the numerous advances in agriculture technology that have been made over the years.
Even now, we're seeing how techniques like precision farming and tools like unmanned drones can help farmers grow even more food. Instead of treating these innovations as niche interests, we should see them for what they truly are: powerful methods to combat world hunger.
Agrochemicals have already played a tremendous role in helping to solve this problem, and they will continue to do so. In order to maximize their effectiveness in this regard, we must keep looking to new ways in which we can use them, improve on them, and spread them. Doing so will help to feed the world, and that's the type of goal we should always keep in mind, not merely during the holidays, but every day of the year.
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How much does it cost to raise a child in the first year of life?
In recent years, several studies have been conducted in our country on the costs of raising a child. Research that the Osservatorio Nazionale Federconsumatori (O.N.F.) has reworked, also integrating some studies from its own source.
What has emerged from this research is somewhat frightening. Raising a child, in fact, is an extremely demanding choice, not only from a human point of view, but also financially.
The costs we are talking about depend first and foremost on the type of income, but also and above all on the type of assets. The high unemployment rate also has a considerable impact on this choice, thus forcing couples to wait until their economic conditions are no longer stable and important.
The 2018 data tell us that spending in the first 3 years of a child's life ranges from 7,000 to 14,800 per year. These include necessary expenses, hygiene, health, clothing and nutrition.
So to better understand how much it costs to raise a child (from pregnancy) here are some costs in detail (Federconsumatori data 2018):
Pregnancy test (x3) = 38 euros
Beta HCG blood test = 25 euro
Ultrasound visits = 1,116 euro
Drugs and supplements = 153 euro
Maternity clothing = 755 euro
To these must be added the costs of the layette of the child, such as the stroller, high chair and so on. Let's see more specifically:
Stroller = from 169 to 469 euro
High chair car = 257 euro
Trio (stroller, pram and egg) from 399 to 752 euro
Baby carrier = from 55 to 109 euro
Cradle = from 207 to 478 euro
Cot = from 296 to 758 euro
High chair = from 149 to 250 euro
Baby bottles = from 39 to 59 euro
Bottle feeding = from 45 to 69 euro
Milk and baby food = from 1730 to 3.701 euro
Sterilizer = from 59 to 90 euro
Biscuits = from 208 to 249 euro
Changing table = from 84 to 415 euro
Nappies = from 729 to 1,101 euro
Bathroom = from 36 to 106 euro
Wipes = from 94 to 183 euro
Creams = from 51 to 135 euro
Dummy = from 34 to 50 euro
Medical examinations = from 800 to 1,800 euro
Drugs = from 438,50 to 862,25 euro
Clothes and underwear = from 1,060 to 2,899 euro
Public nursery school (from the 4th to the 12th month) = from 1,773 to 4,248 euro
Baby Sitter = depends on the hourly cost
Aid and support
Despite the numerous expenses that we have listed above, there are some forms of support to help families to meet the costs of maintaining a child. In 2019, in fact, several "save family" bonuses were provided for. First of all, there is the birth prize also known as "Bonus mother tomorrow" which is equivalent to 800.00 euros. We remind you that this bonus is for all mothers regardless of the IEEA and is paid after the 7th month of pregnancy. As for the kindergarten, there is the so-called "kindergarten". "Nest bonus" through which it is possible to recover up to 1,500 euro per year for the costs incurred for the nesting frequency. On the other hand, the "baby bunus" depends exclusively on the ISEE, i.e. the monthly cheque paid during the first 12 months of life of the small one, of variable amount: cheque of 80 euro per month (ISEE up to 25,000 euro) or of 160 euro (ISEE less than 7,000 euro). In addition, from this year there is a 20% surcharge for each child after the first one.
Let's not forget the "Dependent child bonus", which consists of a deduction of up to 1,420 euros (in a paycheck, a pension coupon or a tax return) and the Family allowance, an economic support for employees and pensioners of an amount that varies according to income.
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A few Saturdays ago, my family sat down to breakfast. I had scrambled eggs and my wife was flipping the final pancakes on the griddle. I remember sitting down next to my 2 year old son and placing my coffee on the table when I heard my wife scream. My first thought was, she burned herself on the stove. But I quickly realized that was not the case. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a bat circling in the kitchen. Let's just say that I screamed even louder. I ran to the backdoor and opened it in hopes that it would fly out. Unfortunately, it chose to enter the main part of the house and eventually go upstairs….
It took over 50 hours for the bat to finally, once and for all, be removed from my house. It was a horrifying weekend filled with images forever burned in my brain. Seeing a bat circle your dining room leaves a mark. I live in a house that is over 140 years old so there are a myriad of ways the bat could have gotten in. The house has been well cared for by a number of owners over the years so, we thought it was as solid as could be. We ultimately learned that there were many, perhaps too many to count, bats living in the exterior walls of the house. The bats we humanely removed from the walls (did you know bats were an endangered species? I didn't) and now all is seemingly back to normal. But the experience got me thinking about a project we were developing for Barclaycard Ring. More to come on how that connects with the bats later.
Back in May community member, compnerd, posted an idea called "Credit Fitness Review". We REALLY liked the idea but there were a number of challenges to face before making it a reality. The biggest issue was the idea of offering credit reviews. Banks need to walk a fine line between being an advocate for their customers and providing advice on what to do. We figured that if we partnered with another industry expert to help facilitate the review, we could make this compelling idea work.
So, I am excited to say that we are going to launch the Credit Fitness Review series and have partnered with Credit Karma for the project. Credit Karma specializes in providing tools for you to improve your credit health. Combining Barclaycard's insight into how banks view credit, Credit Karma's tools and expertise and our community, I believe, will be a powerful and insightful view into the world of credit fitness for you.
Many people think their credit is in great shape, just like I thought my house was rock solid. But it turns out we may have bats in our credit walls that we didn't know existed. Ok, maybe a stretch but maybe I get points for trying.
So here is how the Credit Fitness Review will work:
- Barclaycard Ring members can volunteer to be a part of the series by using the voting section in our Influence area.
- They can select to use their community username or remain anonymous.
- Barclaycard will select one person per month to review.
- That selected member will register and create a profile with Credit Karma.com When they sign up for a free Credit Karma account, they'll be asked to supply some personal information, like name and address as well as the last four digits of their Social Security Number. This information is required to match the member with their credit data. After they are asked to answer a few security questions to verify their identifythey'll see their credit score, information about the accounts on their credit report and their Credit Report Card, which grades them on the six most important factors that influence their credit score. Getting their credit score on Credit Karma doesn't affect their credit at all; it's known as a soft inquiry. Credit Karma will then examine the credit profile of the volunteer and offer a few suggestions for improving their credit health.
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I have always been an introvert. I have never liked to be the center of attention. And for me, my it can be difficult to share my photography. Risk taking does not come naturally to me and opening myself up to critique or even praise is frightening.
Can you relate?
However, early in my photography journey I quickly learn that if I wanted to improve, I would have to overcome my fears. I would have to open up to get the photos I wanted. To receive the valuable feedback I needed, I would have to share my work.
I would have to be brave.
And if you are like me, the goal of improving as a photographer is enough to take that first step outside your comfort zone. Here are some ways that you can continue to overcome your fears and move toward your goals as a photographer.
Turn off your defense mechanism
You know those voices in your head. They are the ones that say, "I'm not good enough. I shouldn't share this. I look ridiculous. People will judge me. Who cares about my work?"
That's your brain's defense mechanism talking. Trust me, it isn't some sixth sense intuition that is warning you of impending disaster. It's merely your fear talking to you, making you second guess yourself.
And you are not alone in these fears. Every person experiences self doubt from time to time. Even the most seasoned photographers still get nervous before a session or before submitting their work for judgement.
The good news is that you can turn those voices off! When those voices whisper to you, you ignore them. They aren't what is going to make you a better photographer.
Is it scary? Heck yes! But if you listen to your fear talk to you, you will stay in the exact same place as you are now. We all have the voices of self doubt. But the photographers who improve and reach their goals are the ones who ignore the fear and push forward.
Take more risks
You become physically stronger by lifting heavier things more often. You become stronger against your creative fears by pushing against them more often.
Turning off that inner voice is very much like physical exercise. Just like exercise, it's painful when you begin a new routine. You want to give up. But if you keep going, your body adjusts to its new routine and you are able to stretch yourself further than you could in the beginning.
The same is true with brain training. In the beginning, even the smallest tasks may feel like monumental risks. Set small goals for yourself and take it one baby step at a time. Maybe that means posting to Instagram once a week for a couple of months. Or perhaps you can submit a picture share to the Clickin Moms forum once a month.
Eventually, these small risks can allow you to take bigger steps to grow in your photography. You might just find yourself putting together a professional portfolio or submitting to a magazine!
As your brain gets used to this sort of exercise, it gets easier and easier to turn off that fear and take risks. So after you conquer one fear, you can move onto the bigger dreams that you have for yourself.
Embrace rejection
I know, I know. No one likes to hear "no." Rejection is tough and especially when it comes to something that is as personal as your art, rejection can be downright terrifying.
In taking risks you will fail. You will get rejected. And yes, it's incredibly disappointing when that happens. But honestly, the fear of rejection is often much worse than the actual rejection itself.
And know that you are in good company when you face rejection. Every single success story comes with more than a few tales of being told "no." The people who find the "yeses" are the ones who don't let the rejections defeat them.
So embrace the rejections as stepping stones to finding the opportunities that are perfect for you. Allow hearing "no" to motivate you to try harder, learn something new, and work for "yes" next time.
Make connections
Sometimes being an introvert in a field like photography can feel incredibly isolating. You are a one-man show, creating art by yourself, and sometimes other photographers can feel like the enemy. The competition.
But there is so much to be gained by finding your community. There is value in being able to share and talk about your work with other like-minded creatives.
Really, who else will understand you when you lament about the lack of clouds in the sky during sunset? Who else can you ask for advice on whether to convert an image to black and white? And who else will support and encourage you when you start to give in to fear?
Having a sounding board when you have doubts and having a support system when fear creeps on can make all the difference in helping your overcome challenges.
A community should be a group that is not competing against one another. Rather, it should be artists but working together to build each other up. In a craft that is often lonely, community should make us each feel supported and less isolated. A community will make you more brave.
Don't pay attention to social media
I want you to post to social media. I want you to follow your community and lift other photographers up by commenting on their work. But for goodness' sake, don't count your followers or likes or comments. That will lead you down a path of empty comparisons and self doubt.
The point of sharing on social media is to put your work out into the world. It is not to gain validation or praise. Rather, it is to allow your art to be seen. It is a practice that allows you to see that your work deserves to be seen. It is a means to overcome your fears.
I want you to post to social media, and then I want you to ignore it for the rest of the day. Don't look to see how many likes you've gotten. Don't check to respond to comments throughout the day. Instead, let it sit out in the world before you attend to these things and bask in the pride of having overcome your fears.
As I've learned to recognize and conquer my fears in the photography world, this ability has spilled over into other areas of my life too. I find myself taking risks that I never would have before.
And this risk-taking has made my life so much more fun! Whether that's singing karaoke at the school fundraiser (my 20-year-old self would have totally cringed at being the center of attention like that!) or introducing myself to a group of people when I don't know anyone in a crowd, I am a much braver person than I was ten years ago.
So look inward and ask yourself if you have been holding back because of fear. If the answer is yes, start to let it go today. Start to open yourself and your art up to the world. Conquer the fears and be the photographer you were meant to be.


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Services for Pearlie Thomas of Indianola will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.
Ms. Thomas, 67, died Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Byas Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery.
Pastor Gregory Strong will officiate at the services.
Ms. Thomas is survived by her husband, Bobby Holmes of Chicago; one daughter, Rosemary (Darrell) Cloud of Ellenwood, Ga.; one son, Byron Smith of Atlanta; five sisters, Annie B. White, Laydene Byas, Linda Deal and Earline Howard, all of Indianola and Rosie Longino of Chicago; three brothers, Sammie Lee and Obay Harris, both of Shaw and J.C. Harris of Florida; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.


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14 Jun 2018
20 Best Flickering Flameless Candles
WYZworks LED Ivory Flickering Flameless Candles – Set of 3 [ 4″ 5″ 6″ ] Multicolor Changing with Remote Control Weatherproof Indoor & Outdoor Realistic Faux Wax Drips #ad - 1 year warranty, 1 year warranty 100% satisfaction guaranteed requires 3x aaa batteries per candle. Real wax, vanilla scented with burnt edges for that realistic look with none of that smoke or mess. Create the perfect mood for your dinner party or outdoor bbq using the multi color settings great decor for anniversary, wedding, marriage proposal, outdoor candlelit banquets, promotional products, hotels, bars, home, church, christmas enjoy them without without the messy wax and dangerous flames, leaving you with no risk of fire. Multiple color modes, on | off | flickering mode | multi color | auto timer 4 hours & 8 hours on 12 color modes with multi color option for slow color fading transitions with light flickering option remote control has a range of 20 feet. Set of 3, ivory color changing led candles with remote control weatherproof & light rain proof perfect for special occasion & decorating indoors & outdoors sizes 4″ h, 5″ h and 6″ h (3″ width for all sizes).
Timer Flameless Candles By Festival Delights – Premium Ic-controlled Soft Flickering Votive Battery Operated Candles #ad - Votive candles battery operated, size dia 15″x175″ height which fit almost every votive holder. Timer instruction turn to on position candles light up for 5 hours on and then turn off for 19 hours candles will light up the next day at the the same time when the candles were turned on as the previous day one year warranty for all flameless candles sold by festival delights exclusively. Total 6 cr2032 battery cells included. Set of 6 unscent ic-controlled flickering flameless candles with timers(5 hours on and 19 hours off). Led candles with ic-controlled soft flickering and glowing like real candles.
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TBW Electronic Solar Power LED Lamp Nightlight Amber Flickering Flameless Candles for Outdoor Camping Emergency Indoor Party Decoration – 6pcs #ad - Usesolar energy lamp,charge at day and light at nights (not waterproof). Size 52x 58cm/ 2″ x 23″(dia x h), material plastic. Note6pcs solar energy candle lamp, you have to turn on the lamp when it charges in the sun. Usually charge 5 hours can use 10 hours,but it is up to the power of sun(weather). Please charge it first if it has no power when you get it.
Bright Zeal Set Of 4 Flickering Flameless Taper Candles With Remote & Batteries (10.8" Tall) – Fake Candles With #ad - Brighten your home with flickering candles, set of 4 ivory flameless pillar candles in real life size (108″ tall, 08″ in diameter), an embedded led with a lifelike flickering, glowing candlelight, nearly distinguishable from traditional candles, no open flame, no dripping wax, smokeless & unscented, enjoy the glow of dancing flames without the mess of dripping or the safety hazard of an open flame, no worry about falling asleep or leaving home without blowing the candles. Energy efficient & durable, no heat is generated from the led light source after long-time use, each requires 2 x aa batteries, made from pvc, lightweight, durable and water resistant, bpa free. Genuine bright zeal home led light products trademark filed in usa in business since 1997. Comes in a premium quality gift box, ready for gift giving to colleagues, friends and loved ones. Versatile & remote control, used as everyday decor, be easily inserted into candle holders, a beautiful decoration on any table top, bookshelf or windowsill, an alternative to real candles for church, christmas day, parties, weddings, etc, create soothing, relaxing and elegant mood, easy on/off switch, the wireless remote control operation allows you to easily turn on or off within a 12-ft area, it's safe near kids and pets, even when they get knocked over the candle.
Hayley Cherie® – Led Wax Candles With Timer (set Of 6) – Flameless 2" X 2" Ivory Candles – Flickering Amber Yellow #ad - These battery operated candles (aka electric candles) all come with a pre-installed cr2032 battery these batteries are very cost effective and can generate light for approx 80 hours there is a simple on/off switch on the bottom of each candle which also allows you to control the timer. Set of 6 flickering flameless candles with a 5 hour timer (5 hours on and 19 hours off). Our high quality flameless candles are much safer, more economical and cost effective than traditional candles each set is well packaged, but if any led candles do arrive damaged, just let us know and we'll get a replacement in the mail asap at no charge. The led candles are made of real wax and have a subtle flickering effect the realistic flicker and amber glow simulates the appearance of a real flame no messy wax, no fire hazard and they are safe to have near children and pets. Our ivory wax candles are unscented and 2″ x 2″ in size (slightly larger than a standard votive candle) they are perfect for special occasions such as weddings and parties or use them to create an ambient atmosphere at the dinner table.
Flameless Candles,12 White Bright Flickering Bulb Battery Operated Realistic Decor Unscented Led Tea Light Candle #ad - Warm ambiance minus the mess, no longer will you have to put up with the annoyance of cleaning candle drips or worry about falling asleep without blowing the candles we care about your safety, and a risk of fire shouldn't be a concern no more dripping wax, no more smoke & no more scent. Made from real wax, our top notch materials are made to replicate the feel and look of real wax without any of the dripping you'll receive twelve hand-crafted timer flameless candles which look exactly like real candles no one will ever question the authenticity of these flameless candles and it will be your secret. Planning an event, our flameless led candles are perfect for weddings,halloween,christmas, table-top decorations they're suitable for all kinds of events and can be used outdoors they're the perfect gift, specially for christmas each votive comes measuring at 14 x 125 inches which makes it a perfect fit for most votive holders. What is in the box set of 12 unscent ic-controlled flickering flameless candles with timers and batteries(6 hours on and 18 hours off) +gift (12 button batteries+one white luminary bag+one american flag fridge magnet). Idiot-proof, the candles come with pre-installed batteries and can be switched on with a simple switch the batteries have 100+ hours of light-time and can be replaced easily via the tab at the bottom.
Liander Home Flickering Flameless Candles – Led Divine Candles, Set Of 4 Real Wax Flickering Pillar Candle With #ad - Set of 4 unscented flickering flameless candles , wave edges, remote control ivory flameless candles, 4 sizes 2 "x 2″, 2 "x 3″, 2″ x 4″, 2″ x 6″. Weatherproof and designed to withstand light rain and not heavy rain or standing water ideal for outdoor & indoor with no wax to melt. Suitable for anniversary, marriage proposal, outdoor candlelit banquets, promotional products, hotels, bars, home decoration, church, christmas. Remote control works with all the led divine candles (same series) at once or separately turn them all off or on at the same time, whether it's one or multiple sets. Flickers like a real flame, led bulb will not get hot and rated to last 10,000 hourseach divine led candles requires one cr-2032 lithium-ion cell (battery installed).
Micandle 24pcs Warm White Flickering Flameless Candles with Timer(6 hour),Bright Battery Candles #ad - 5package include 24xwarm white flicker led flameless candle with timer fuction, 24xcr2032 coin batteries (inside the candles). 1)72 hours long lasting and battery included sustains up to 72+ hours continuously on 1 piece cr2032 (included). 3)great timer function turn it on, it lights up for 6 hours and then turns off for 18 hours in 24 hour cycle, save the trouble to turn it on and off every day, can light up 12 days. 2)90 days replacement guarantee- the tealight candles come with 90 days easy return policy, so if any product stops working due to functionality issue, micandle storefront will replace with another box of tealigh. 4)for everybody & everywhere, led tea lights have no smoke or flame so it's safe for kids & animals,the candle design is very attractive ad can be used with votive holders or pillar candle holders,also honey time ^-^.
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Battery Candles with Remote, 12 Packs PChero Battery Operated Candle LED Unscented Flickering Flameless Tea Lights, Last up to 48 hours, Perfect for Birthday Wedding Party Home Decor – [Yellow] #ad - Easy to use, simply switch on / off at the bottom of the led candle to turn on / off the candle light after you turn on the candle lights, you could use the remote control to turn the tea lights off / on we suggest you turn the candles off manually if long time no use to keep the batteries. Dripping wax design, the dripping wax makes it more realistic and it is perfect for restaurants, hotels, catering halls, museums, churches, home decoration, outdoor settings, special events, parties, concerts, and festivals like halloween and christmas and so on. Environment friendly and security candles, our candles are flame-less, drip-less, smoke-less, realistic and security flickering tea light which looks like a real wax candle, but there are no heat and wax, so it is environmental-friendly and safe with no fire risk near the curtains, bed, kitchen and other home furnishings. Battery operated, 3v lithium cr2032 battery included in each led candle light, the led candle is designed as 48 hours long working time which will give you more time to handle your parties or home decorations. Notice & tips, the candles are white color, but the lights are yellow please remove the film in the remote control when you want to control the led candles switch on each led candle before using the remote control dimensions of the candles, diameter 35cm (40cm if plus the dripping wax), height 3cm.
Flameless Led Candle, Idoo [ Real Wax] Battery Operated Dripless Flameless Flickering Dancing Led Pillar Candle #ad - Clings to a romantic fantasy lightly scented with a hint of velvety vanilla, our candles will add a wonderful mild smell to the atmosphere in which they are placed, without over scenting the area enjoy this two in one function and always have your home smelling fresh and sweet. What you get 1 x lightly vanilla scented flameless candle size 5 inches height x 3 diam, made of real wax and feels and looks like a real candle 1 x retail package friendly customer service. Perfect decoration it is not easy to discern that they are not real flames everyone who has seen these candles will rave about how real they look it is a great gift as well as a wonderful set for your own home amd also a must for home decor, restaurant, office, church, wedding parties, children rooms and etc. Innovative way to brighten your home provides clean, warm , romantic, safe and elegant flameless candles without any mess or hazardous flames associated with them you can enjoy romantic ambiance with just a single flick of a switch and don't have to worry about leaving flames going and you still get a real candle look. Real wax carefully crafted to resemble an authentic wax candle with electro-magnetic technology, our flame does not only flicker, but also dances like an authentic flame crafted with uneven edges, and made in an ivory white color, our candles are hard to differ from an authentic cozy aged wax candle.
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OMGAI 24 PCS LED Tea lights Candles Battery-Powered Small Bright Flickering Flameless Candles for Home Decoration – Cool White #ad - Easy to use it toggle the on-off switch to turn on/off the tealight, great to set romantic ambiance. Lasts longer and battery included battery operated sustains up to 60+ hours continuously. Worry free energy-saving, smoke-free and child and pet friendly, safe to use at any venue or event. No hot and dirty wax to deal with, zero carbon emission package include 24 x flicker led tealights. Bright cool white flickering battery candles size 14 x 14 inches which fits in any candle holder.
Youngerbaby 12pcs Warm White Flickering Timing LED Tea Light Candles With 100 Fake Rose Petals, Flameless Battery-operated Tealights with Timer (6 Hrs on 18 Hrs Off) for Wedding, Christmas, Outdoor #ad - 2extremely budgetary 12 bright flicker candles, & cr2032 button batteries included the youngerbaby electric candles for windows are an absolute beauty they are easy to operate, safe and hazard free for any setting and they can be turned on with just a button at the bottom not only that, but the youngerbaby store ships them with the cr2032 batteries already included in each and every battery operated candle. 5safe with kids, pets, seniors, these led candle can be used without having to worry of flame,perfect celebrate decor led tealights candle for halloween valentines day wedding christmas new year and honeymoon. 1each box of led candles comes with 100 free unscented fake rose petals, 50 pcs pink and 50 pcs red these fake rose petals can be used for decorative purposes and for further boosting the visual charisma of the flicker candles. 4lasts longer (60+ hour) and energy-saving sustains up to 60+ hours continuously smoke-free, flameless led lights, zero carbon emission. 3great timer function turn it on, it lights up for 6 hours and then turns off for 18 hours in 24 hour cycle, save the trouble to turn it on and off every day, can light up 12 days.
Led-magic(tm) Set Of 12 Flameless Ivory Mini Wax Dipped Flickering Amber Led Battery Timer Taper Candles #ad - Dipped candles with drip detail & timer, amber flickering flame. Auto timer feature 6 hours on 18 hours off. Requires 2 aa batteries per candle (not included) fits most candleholders &candlesticks(candleholders/candlesticks not included). Each candle measures 625″ x 875″ï¼›package include12 pcs led battery timer taper candles. Great for floral arrangements, weddings, home decor, churches, candle light vigils and more.
Omgai 24 Pcs Led Tea Lights Candles Battery-powered Small Flickering Flameless Candle For Home Decoration – Amber #ad - Amber yellow flickering light size 14 x 14 inches which fits in any candle holder. Battery operated led tealight battery candles provides realistic amber flickering effect. Easy to use it toggle the on/off switch for easy & convenient operation. Package include 24 x flicker led tealights candles, 24 x cr2032 coin batteries (inside the candles). No hot and dirty wax to deal with and long lasting realistic light,great to set romantic ambiance.
Led Candles, Honeyall Real Wax Flickering Flameless Candles Battery Candles Light with Timer and Remote Control, 4 In High #ad - Energy-saving candles lighting hours and brightness level are optionalyou can choose 2/4/6/8 hours with remote-controlled timer, and switch functions from candle to light120~150 hour of light time with 3 aaa batteries (not included) package includes a remote candle light & a a remote controller. Flameless led candles this led candle light is flame-less, therefore no harm at all battery-powered candles by 3aaa battery, reusable, wouldn't burn anyone really a nice gift for kids. Romantic dinner candles preparing a dinner for you lovers with this led candles, you will have a romantic atmosphere by the flickering flame flickering candles, with a bottle of red wine, you shall have them for the one you love. Smart festival candles honeyall remote candle lights, can be set kinds of sweet shape at your will and when the special time is coming, you will surprise everyone just by pressing the controller button the lighting effect is no doubt amazing valentine's day,thanksgiving day, mother's day, father's day, easter and halloween,christmas day, all you can use it. Outdoor camping candles this wax led candles is portable and convenient for your outdoor activities about 3 inch in diameter, 4 inch tall, 250g in weight there is no flame beware, it is made from real wax avoid direct sunlight causing melting, or in damp environment.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Today, Arts Alive! Kicks off at Smith Park (Yazoo St.) and runs through May 5. The annual festival includes music, food, and art exhibits. Performers include the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Legacy and Swing de Paris. Free admission; call 601-326-3450. The play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" debuts at 7:30 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.) and runs through May 6. Tickets are $7 (cash or check); call 601-948-3533, ext. 222. See the play "Animal Farm" at 7:30 p.m. at Actor's Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl); runs through May 6. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and students; call 601-664-0930. Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas perform at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Tickets are $48.50-$58.50; call 800-745-3000. The Banditos play at Ole Tavern. Need more options? See our Best Bets.
On Saturday, enjoy discounts on train rides during Train Day at the Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Admission is $9, $8.20 for seniors and $6 for children ages 2-12, members/babies free; call 601-352-2580. The Magnet Galaxy of Cars and Bikes Show is at 9 a.m. at Richland Community Center (410 E. Harper St., Richland). The even is free but vehicles must be registered; vehicle registration is $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the event; call 601-815-4878. The Pickin' and Paddlin' Outdoor Festival is at 10 a.m. at Mayes Lake at LeFleur's Bluff (115 Lakeland Terrace). Performers include the Delta Mountain Boys, Backslash and the Irish Ramblers. Proceeds benefit the Neighborhood Christian Center. Admission is $10, children 10 and under get in free; for information visit nccjackson.com. Babalooza: A Festival in Fondren is at noon at Duling Green (Duling Ave. And Old Canton Road). The music lineup includes the Revelations featuring Tre Williams and the Patrick Harkins Band. Admission is $10, children 14 and under get in free; call 601-292-7121 or 601-832-3020. Mose Allison headlines the Township Jazz Festival at noon at The Township at Colony Park (1111A Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland). Free admission; call 601-856-6001. Crossin' Dixon's farewell show is at 1 p.m. at Bourbon St. in the Quarter. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Jammin' for Joints is at 7 p.m. at Duling Hall; Liquid Pleasure performs. Benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Tickets are $65 in advance, $75 at the door and $120 for couples; call 601-853-7556. The Wishmaker's Bash is at 7 p.m. at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road). JamHaus performs. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. Admission is $100; call 601-366-9474, ext. 1+305. The Mega-Man Comedy Explosion is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Tickets are $20; call 800-745-3000. The Nameless Open-mic is at 9 p.m. at Suite 106. $5 admission, $3 to perform; call 601-720-4640. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.
The "Animal Secrets" exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive) closes today. Tickets are $4-$6, children under 3 and members get in free; call 601-576-6000. See the ballet film "The Bright Stream" at 2 p.m. at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Tickets are $16; for information visit http://www.msfilm.org. Eddie Cotton performs at The Med Grill at 6 p.m. Also, be sure to take some time to support a local restaurant such as Bon Ami, Two Sisters Kitchen, Julep, Cool Al's, or Cerami's. If you want more dining options, see
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Edikang Ikong Soup And Its Method Of Preparation
Delicious as it is, yet it is highly medicinal, edikangikong soup with tripe and spinach is version of edikangikong soup that is prepared with spinach and tripe meat gotten from cow. This delicacy is served in most hotels and other eating houses nationwide.
Ihe ingredients required to cook this delicacy include:
1. Periwinkles
Periwinkles are important ingredients in the cooking of edikangikong soup. It is a source of protein and are added to the meat or fish used in cooking edikangikong soup.
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The presence of periwinkles go a long way in making the edikangikong soup more palatable and appetizing to the eye and to the mouth.
It is used not only to prepare edikangikong soup, but to prepare most local and international dishes and soups. In Imo state, periwinkle is used to prepare one of their indigenous soups called ofeowerri, which i included in my series of articles.
They believe that even if you cannot afford meat or fish in the market at least with the presence of periwinkle , you can still enjoy your edikangikong soup because periwinkles are palatable and yet cheap source of meat.
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2. Snails
Snails serve as part of the assorted meats that accompany the preparation of edikangikong. It is an integral part of the soup which makes the soup more palatable.
Snails generally are tasty source of protein, though one should be mindful of the manner of processing it or them because snails are dirty in nature and they like dirty things just like we find in pigs.
So when processing them should be careful and use lime to thoroughly wash them so that there will not be any risk of getting ones through the consumption of them.
There are different types of snails available in the market today,they are the small sized brownish types and the big sized reddish ones.
The reddish ones are very big in size and are more expensive in the market.They are easier to process than the smaller ones.
This specie of snails originated mainly from Ghana, and they are named after a Ghanian name , while the smaller ones are mainly reared in Nigeria and are commonly found in the market, though not so easy to process. Below are the list of ingredients required to cook edikangikong soup:
3. Crayfish
Crayfish is another important ingredient in preparing edikangikong soup, it is as well a source of protein and gives the soup that crayfish taste.
Crayfish is first ground before use, but before it is ground you must make sure that it is well sieved from crayfish chaffs or sand that might have entered the crayfish in the process of handling it in the market place.
Crayfish is brownish in color with tender thungs at its tall. Crayfish comes in different sizes depending on the specie. We have the large size crayfish which they call prawn or oporo in some parts of the Eastern region of Nigeria.
While the other species is the small sized ones which is commonly seen in the market and as well less expensive compared to that of the bigger sized ones called prawn or oporo.
Crayfish is sieved and ground, though some people prefer heating it first in a dry pan or pot before grinding it so as to remove moisture from it.
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4. Palm oil
Palm oil forms the base of the soup on which the other ingredients are added to. Palm oil contains plenty of vitamin A. Palm oil can be locally extracted from its nut and used directly in cooking any dish, by pouring the raw palm nuts in a clean pot and you then add a little water and place on the fire, and allow it to boil for like 30 minutes or until you start seeing the red oil settling on the surface of the water.
Then you put it off the fire and use your hand to squeeze out the oil from the palm nuts while it is still hot or at least warm enough to allow you dip your hands to squeeze out the oil from the palm nut.
After squeezing out the oil from the palm nuts , you then remove or sieve out the residues, which is mainly comprised of palm fibers.
Once this is done then you pour out the oil and apply it directly to your dish. It is said that this method or this type of palm oil processed in this manner add more delicious flavor to your dish more than he ones chemically produced and as well those produced by machine. Below are a list of the requirements needed to cook this dish;
a. 1kg tripe meat
b. 4 snails(washed with lemon and lime)
c. 450g stock fish(pre-soaked)
d. 450g dry fish
e. 450g periwinkles
f. 225g whole dry prawns
g. 225g ground crayfish 1kg spinach leaves(washed and cut)
h. 1kg fresh water leaf
i. 200ml palm oil
j. 600ml water
i. Salt to taste
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Method of Preparation
1. Wash the tripe meat thoroughly and place in a pot
2. Add some ground chillies, sliced onions and some stock
3. Place on heat and cook for 30 minutes
4. Meanwhile remove snails from shells and wash rubbing with lime or lemon juice to remove slime
5. Wash the smoked dry fish with salt and soak in slightly salted water for 5 minutes to kill any insect and loosen any sand or grit, then rinse thoroughly with lots of cold water.
6. Top and tail the periwinkle and wash thoroughly.
7. Add the snails, stock fish, dry fish, dry prawns and periwinkles to the pot of meat and cook for a further 10 minutes, adding more stock if required.
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8. Finally add the cut spinach leaves and water leaf and mix it properly.
9. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, then add the crayfish and palm oil
10. Give it a good stir and gently simmer for 10 minutes, until well blended and the aroma fills the kitchen. Remove from heat and serve with fufu or pounded yamClick here to see the latest work from home jobs
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Over the years, I've received copious advice which has made me a better investor. Today I wanted to share three pieces of rather direct advice which helped me make the most out of meetings.
- We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak – Epictetus
Whilst this piece of advice can come off harsh to a loquacious individual, it has certainly been one I've taken on board. It is particularly useful to maximise the utility of meetings. Knowledge is power and listening gives you far more data-points than talking provides. Practicing active listening can substantially increase the information you absorb in a meeting, whereas dominating a meeting will likely leave you with no new insights.
Whilst there are certainly circumstances where the need for verboseness is greater, in my experience these are outnumbered in a ratio proportional to our anatomy.
- Never ask a question if you don't know the answer – Various
As with the prior, there is a time and a place to break this piece of advice – such as the classroom. However, one circumstance in which it should be abided is company and expert meetings. The essence of the statement goes to being prepared for a meeting. In order to focus more on what the party is saying, it is best to ask questions on things you have already researched. You can learn much from what details are omitted and how they are told than the fact itself. This also gives you a clearer read of individual biases.
- Trust but verify – Russian proverb
Whilst it would be a lot simpler if we could take information at face value, the truth is sources can often be biased, both consciously or unconsciously. Furthermore, messengers can add their own colour. A confident CEO may talk more bullishly than a cautious one, and it may be hard to calibrate where on the scale they are. Hence, it is useful to trust new information – but verify it with other sources. This adds as a way of hedging out biases and raises red flags at any inconsistencies.
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Bobcats Girls Volleyball Makes History with Win Against Rising Sun
September 20, 2019
September 12th, 2019 was a night to remember for the Bel Air Girls Volleyball team as they took Rising Sun down in a five-set thriller. Every practice, every play, and every touch were leading up to this game.
BAGV hasn't been victorious against Rising Sun in over four years, every year that the team has played Rising Sun it has been a very competitive match, but Bel Air always fell short from victory. This year the girls came out stronger than ever, proving to the Rising Sun Volleyball team that BAGV is a top competitor.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions for every player, but especially the seniors, they had been waiting for this triumph against Rising Sun for four years. This game had a special place in the senior's hearts leaving tears of joy at the end of the night.
One of our senior captains Sarah Markland had something to say for the amazing game that happened on Thursday, "Rising Sun has always been a game that we've wanted to win. Tonight, we all came in with the mindset of playing as hard as we can to come out with the result, we wanted which was beating them for the first time in seven years".
This game was one of the most important games of the season, not just for the players but to determine what the team was capable of. This victory gives each player on the team a sense of hope for what the rest of the season holds.
Our other senior captain Olivia Simon describes how she felt about the game, "Tonight, was the second greatest feeling I've had in my life. I was determined to beat Rising Sun before I graduated, and that's exactly what we did tonight, and I couldn't be happier".
The Bobcats are currently 4-0 overall and are currently ranked 9th in the state of Maryland. Keep up the Bobcat Pride for the Bel Air Girls Volleyball team as they attempt another run at States.