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Or more accurately I saw it in her hall in a pile of things waiting to go to the op shop! I think it belonged to her grandmother and she's held onto it for years trying to think what to do with it. Not being a sewist (for fun at least) that task is even more daunting. Of course it's very hard for me to pass up the opportunity to
It's quite unusual and quite a large piece too. It might make a fun quilt back on the right project, but I'd like to make a few small things to give back to Julie. First up I've just bought Nova's nesting fabric bowls pattern. I thought this might go well with some red and blue linen to make a bowl for all those myriad storage needs.
In June all the proceeds of the sales of Nova's patterns are going to the trust fund to support Kathreen Ricketson's children who were tragically orphaned recently. Do check out Nova's post and her lovely blog.
I thought a drawstring bag for say, shoes for travelling, or something might also be a good use. And perhaps even a cushion combined with the right fabrics? What do you think it'd be good for?
I'm slowly plodding away on cross blocks. They're fun to do, but I haven't had much sewing time lately and Liz, my dear friend and Friday sewing buddy, is away so I haven't been making time. There always seems to something else I "should" be doing!
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Death of Mrs Zilpah Millard taken from the Bedfordshire Times and Independent 26 July 1935 page 4
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Newspaper clipping from Bedfordshire Times and Independent dated 22 April 1927 regarding the marriage of Beatrice Annie Millard and William Archer.
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Madge Family from Crediton, Devon, England
Below is some information on my MADGE ancestors from Devon, England, starting with my 4 x great grandfather William MADGE.
William MADGE, was born 4 Nov 1810 in Crediton, Devon and died 5 Oct 1907 in Crediton, Devon. He married Ann WHITE on 1 Mar 1835 in Crediton Devon England. She was born 1812 in Winkleigh, Devon, England and died Sep 1888 in Crediton Devon England, daughter of James and Ann WHITE.
Children and spouses of William MADGE and Ann WHITE
Ellen MADGE was born 1835 in Crediton Devon England and died 24 Apr 1895 in Exeter, Devon, England. She married Thomas Warren PERKINS 1857 in Exeter Devon England. He was born 18 Mar 1836 in Crediton, Devon, England and died 04 Oct 1910 in Exeter Devon England, son of John PERKINS and Sarah WARREN.
Mary Anne MADGE was born 1837 in Crediton, Devon, England and died Mar 1894 in Crediton Devon England. She married William BENNETT 01 Oct 1857 in Exeter Devon England. He was born 1837 in Crediton Devon, England and died 08 Jan 1894 in Crediton Devon England, son of William BENNETT and Ann CUMMINS.
Samuel MADGE was born Mar 1840 in Crediton, Devon, England and died 1904 in Staines, Middlesex, England. He married Elizabeth BROOKLAND Apr 1860 in Crediton, Devon, England. She was born 1842 in Down St Mary, Devon, England.
James MADGE was born about 1841 in Crediton, Devon, England. He married Susan. She was born about 1838 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
George MADGE was born Oct 1850 in Crediton, Devon, England. He married Ellen AYRES Sep 1868 in Exeter, Devon, England. She was born ABT 1834 in Crediton, Devon, England.
Sarah MADGE was born Oct 1853 in Crediton Devon England and died 13 Jan 1933 in Cane Hill Coulsdon Surrey England. She married Peter HAMMETT Sep 1870 in Exeter Devon England. He was born 1848 in Sandford, Devon, England and died 1898 in Kenington London England, son of Simon HAMMETT and Sarah DAW.
Be great to hear off anyone with any connection.
Information on the POLEYKETT family from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and London areas
There are many variations of the POLEYKETT surname, including:- POLLIKETT/POLLICOTT/POLLICUTT/POLLYKETT//POLYKETT
My 4 x great grandfather John POLEYKETT was born in 1800 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. His occupation was that of a chair maker. He died in the St Pancras workhouse at the age of 74 on 18 Nov 1874. He was the son of Joseph POLLICATT and Sarah HORWOOD. He married Ann DELL on 30 May 1819 in Chesham Buckinghamshire. She was born 1803 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire and died Apr 1872 in London.
I know of 12 children born to John and Ann.
William POLEYKETT was born 6 Jan 1820 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, and died in Bethnal Green Workhouse on 6 Oct 1898. His occupation was the same as his fathers, a chair maker. He married Sophia PLUMERIDGE at St Pancras Church on 22 Nov 1848.
Sarah POLEYKETT was born 23 April 1824 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, and died 1875 in Chesham. She married Joseph EAST on 17 July 1844. There eldest son Daniel EAST committed a horrific double murder two years after Sarah's death which I shall post about in a separate journal.
Elizabeth POLEYKETT was born 7 Nov 1826 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died 1887 in Dartford, Kent. She never married and lived with her parents until their deaths.
Louisa POLEYKETT was born 25 December 1828 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, and died Dec 1877 in London, England. (my 3 x great grandmother). She married first Francis Welsby HOLLAND on 15 July 1846 and was widowed in 1851. She went on to marry Edward Henry SAMPSON on 27 March 1854. There were children from both marriages.
Catherine POLEYKETT was born 13 Nov 1830 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died in 1866 at Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. She married Joseph LACEY on February 21 1855 at Amersham.
Eliza POLEYKETT was born 1831 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
George POLEYKETT was born 4 Nov 1832 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, and died Jul 1870 in Greater London, England. Like his father and brother William, George followed in the profession of chair maker. He married Eliza MURRELL on 20 May 1861.
Joseph POLEYKETT was born 4 June 1834 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, and died at the age of 44 in Apr 1879 at Westminster, London. Also a chair maker. He married Rosina JENKINS on 27 July 1857.
Sophia POLEYKETT was born 2 December 1835 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
Martha POLEYKETT was born Dec 1837 in Buckinghamshire and died aged 6 at Pancras, London on 29 Mar 1844.
Henry POLEYKETT was born 1840 in St Pancras, London and died aged 4 on 17 Apr 1844 St Pancras, London.
Mary Ann POLEYKETT was born 18 Dec 1843 in Pancras, London. She married Joseph WINCHESTER on 18 May 1862.
Be great to hear off anyone with any connection or information on the POLEYKETT family.
British Home Child - James WIDDICKS
James's Story....so far
After the death of his mother Annie (nee DENIORD), James father, Samuel WIDDICKS for reason's I don't know allowed James and his two siblings, Rose and Maud, to be taken into care.
James was taken into care by the Board of Guardians Whitechapel and in 1901 is shown in the British census as an inmate, aged five, living at Mile End Old Town, London, England. Then on 13 Dec 1902 James was moved to Kent to live at the Farningham home for little boys, where he stayed until 7 April 1902.
The next record of James is from the passenger list's when on 20 May 1909 James was amongst a group of Barnardo's children sailing on the ship "Corsican" from Liverpool to Quebec, Canada. James arrived in Quebec on 28 May 1909 and was transferred to Toronto, Ontario. In 1910 there are records showing James in Hastings East, Ontario.
In 1911 James is a servant on a farm working 60 hours a week 52 weeks a year!!! There's another british home child at the farm called Alice POINTING, a servant of the house who worked the same hours as James. This is the last known whereabouts of James apart from his final resting place at Whites Bayside Cemetery, Hastings, Ontario. Grave ref 1185. Two other people share the grave, they are Carol Maud WIDDICKS and Annie E C WIDDICKS. (no dates known)
James' sisters, Maud and Rose, where also British Home Children. All three children travelled at different times.
If anyone can fill in the missing parts of James's life or point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
CLARK/CLARKE Family of London UK
Like many people researching their CLARK ancestors I have found that the E appears and disappears on different documents. So for the sake of this journal I will omit the E.
John CLARK (b. 1852) married Mary TREVILLION (b. 1855) on 17 May 1875 at Regents Square London. They had the following children
Harriett Eliza CLARK was born in Sep. 1873 in St Pancras London. She married William Charles HOWELL.
Emily CLARK was born on 29 Mar. 1874 in St Pancras, London. She married George BARBER
John David CLARK was born on 15 Apr. 1876 in St Pancras, London, England and died on 23 Oct. 1918 in Belgium at the age of 42. He married Ellen Ann LOCKWOOD. On John's marriage certificate it states that he was a widow when he married Ellen. I have yet to find his first wife and if there were children from this first marriage.
George Robert CLARK was born in Sep. 1879 in London.
Mary Ann CLARK was born in 1882 in St Pancras London.
Rose CLARK was born in 1887 in Islington, London, England.
Ellen CLARK was born on 7 Feb. 1890 in 2c Beaconsfield Building Islington London and died on 11 Dec. 1978 in 393 Highbury Quadrant Islington London. She married Andrew Edward BUSHNELL
William CLARK was born on 6 Dec. 1891 in Islington, London. He married Rose EMPSON.
Robert CLARK was born on 29 Jun. 1894 in Islington Middlesex England and died in 1970 in Dagenham, Essex, England. He married Annie Elizabeth VIPOND.
Florence CLARK was born About 1896 in Kings Cross London.
Any information on this CLARK family would be greatly appreciated.
The photo is of William CLARK and his wife Rose and daughter Maria.


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Parenting Quote – Theresa Bloomingdale
"If your baby is beautiful and perfect, never cries or fusses, sleeps on schedule and burps on demand, an angel all the time, you're the grandma." — Theresa Bloomingdale
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This is true. All her grandchildren are perfect. Especially Matt and Kate.Comment by Diane Bloomingdale — Nov 21st 2006 @ 9:07 pm
If you are the same Theresa Bloomingdale who wrote *I should have seen it coming when the rabbit died* I love you. When my three little boys were born, when I couldn*t go back to sleep after nursing them, I read your books, and loved every minute of them. I loved your love of your family, which shines through every page of your books. I brought up three boys, not very well I*m afraid, started out well but had a breakdown and gave up half-way through but God has restored me by His Word, and two grand-children are on the way. Praying that He restore also my three beloved little boys now men. I got out your book today, all torn and used, and started to read it again, God bless you for your honesty, love, and reality. If I had had a friend like you when I broke down, I never would have. LouiseComment by Louise Plaskett — Feb 16th 2007 @ 3:03 pm
I agree with Louise Plaskett, previous guest book commentor. If you are the same woman who wrote "I should have seen it when the rabbit died", awesome!!!! you and Erma Bombeck were two of my favorite authors!!! I write a monthly column at the Inkwell Newswatch, the 'Education Top 10 Resources'. The two of you women inspire me! (Erma and yourself, god rest her soul!) (I am a 45 year old mother of 2 children, a boy and a girl… well, ahem.. a 18 year old and a 20 year old… I guess, it's more accurately described as a young woman and a young man…)Comment by Char Milbrett — Jul 16th 2007 @ 10:19 pm
If you all thought it was funny reading it… you should have LIVED it!!
Rabbit #8 Ann Bloomingdale (Teresa's daughterComment by Ann Bloomingdale — Jun 1st 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Back in the seventies when I wrote for either Annals of St. Anne or Family Digest, I don't remember which you also wrote articles for them. Enjoyed reading your then, and immensely enjoyed your book. Loved the quote at the top of this page. Am also a grandmother now, too. Thanks for your humor. PatComment by patricia fox-fleck — Oct 29th 2008 @ 8:22 pm
Message to the children of Teresa Bloomingdale, who I understand passed away about 9 years ago.
I had a mini correspondence with your amazing mother nearly 20 years ago. I have copies of my letter to her and her response to me. I would be happy to send them to you, if you're interested. Do you have a photo of her that you can upload to the internet?
Thanks – and best regards from Israel.Comment by Linda Stern — Jun 24th 2009 @ 10:40 am
Ann, I too loved your mother's books – especially Rabbit and Up a Family Tree. I first read them when I was going through a hard time in my life, and they were a great boost to my spirits! I still pick them up once in a while, to enjoy some of your mom's hilarious stories. God bless you and the rest of your family.Comment by Claudia Steinbrecher — May 28th 2010 @ 10:41 pm
Ann, if you read this, I'd love to be in touch with you. You wrote me when your mother passed away. I miss her profoundly. My love to all her "Rabbits"!Comment by Angela (Feuerborn) Traynor — Sep 4th 2010 @ 8:32 pm
Oooh, I loved the book I should have seen it coming when the rabbit died. I read it when I was 18.A friend borrowed it and I kept pestering her to return it to me. She did after 10 years, can you imagine? Then a colleague borrowed it again and she claims now that she doesn't have it. I lived that book, I missed that book.Comment by Sol — Aug 2nd 2012 @ 10:43 am
Ah – Teresa Bloomingdale – may she rest in eternal peace. What an author! I was so impressed and amused by her books that I wrote her a letter some 15 years ago, and she replied! I keep the (handwritten) letter in a safe place.Comment by Linda Stern — Aug 9th 2012 @ 7:48 am
May all you rabbits have a wonderful life and keep smiling at the world.
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An Interview with Folkert de Jong
The figures in Dutch artist Folkert de Jong's work are both historical totems and cautionary tales. Suggesting that our darkest impulses are unavoidably cyclical in nature, he evades didactics through a combination of period details and contemporary imagery. de Jong seems to understand that every nationalistic conquest brings with it trumpet bleats, shiny shoes and other supposed finery—things that, while often treated as symbols of greatness, are often nothing more than cover ups. His current show, Operation Harmony, at James Cohan Gallery is up through May 7th. I had a chance to catch up with him over email this past week.
Michael Tomeo: I'm really into the Trader's Deal pieces. From the moment we learn about it in grade school, Americans laugh at how foolish native people were to sell the island of Manhattan for a bunch of beads. You make the pitch made to the native people seem goofily transparent and demeaning, like some sort of song and dance. But there's also an oddly hypnotic quality in the stares of the offerers. It's like they're half street hustler, half visionary. Could you elaborate on these?
Folkert de Jong: The Trader's Deal pieces are about unfair deals, profiteering, colonialism and imperialism. I based the character on the monument for Peter de Minuit, the Dutchman who purchased Manhattan for beads and mirrors. The figures in the artwork are all copies from one character…a 16th/17th century trader, that I created out of many figures from history: The painting "The Nightwatch" by the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, and characters such as Pedro de Alvarado, Peter de Minuit and Hernan Cortes. All the figures in the artwork are copies made from one mould, from one single character. The clones are trading with themselves, their own kind, ripping off each other and facing their destiny; self-destruction.
MT: Coming from the Netherlands, were you taught a different view on the di Minuit transaction than children in the U.S. are?
FdJ: Well, if you look at the propaganda machine that promoted the 400 years Dutch-New York connection, I would say that still not much has changed. The Dutch seem to be very proud of their historical conquests. For me as a kid growing up here, they are like adventurous stories, with costumed characters as in Hook and Peter Pan. What disturbs me most is the interference of governments and the Royal Families in the manipulation of the historical myths. But I guess that is what happens with all nations, if you can change the cause of history into your own advantage, it simply becomes more profitable.
MT: What's the symbolism behind the cubes and other polygons in your work? The people in the Trader's Deal pieces offer strings of them and the half figure in Hail the One is sort of crushed by one.
FdJ: The shapes are references to dices, or mathematical forms. I am interested in the element of chance. How science has been always trying to simplify natural processes, and how uncontrollable nature actually can be.
MT: You often mix colonial imagery with contemporary objects and you combine traditional sculptural techniques with industrial materials. Is there a "those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat it" sense of moralism at play here?
FdJ: In a way, yes. I believe that there are timeless natural cycles. The costumes and setting looks different every time, but the people and their behavior remains the same.
MT: What inspired Operation Harmony? In part, I'm getting a Goya's Los Caprichos for the 21st century vibe…
FdJ: Yes, I am fascinated about the role of Goya as an artist reflecting upon his own time. There is a timelessness in his work that reflects upon the fear, and fascination for human nature at work.
MT: I love the works on paper in this show. Often incorporating text, they have more of an unburdened sense of humor than the sculptures. How does your mindset change when making the drawings?
FdJ: Thank you. The drawings are coming more out of an uncontrolled stream of thoughts, flowing out on the paper, telling thing about my fascinations…more uncut maybe?
MT: Do you see your sculptures as monuments of sorts?
FdJ: Not deliberately, but there is a strong reference to the powerful meaning and function of monuments in my work for sure. Maybe they're monuments for the moral subjects that are unspoken around the glory and heroic and fame of our history and time?
Folkert de Jong's work can also be seen in Cryptic: The Use of Allegory in Contemporary Art with a Master Class from Goya, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, from May 20th to August 14th, and Shape of Things to Come: New Sculpture, The Saatchi Gallery, London from May 27th to October 16th.


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Having an opportunity to spend three weeks in Australia for our honeymoon we had a fantastic opportunity to dip into Aussie wines.
General Findings:
- Australian wines are amazing values
- Shiraz is a wonderful food wine
- Sparkling Shiraz is just plain yummy
- Shiraz really likes time to open up (30-60 minute minimum)
- Shiraz / Cabernet blends are great
- Pinot Noirs from Barossa or Hunter are boring and bland, stick to Victoria (especially Yara Valley) if you want to drink Australian Pinots but head even further south to New Zealand for the best Pinots down under.
- Most Australian restaurants serve wine from Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. High end places will have some French and Italian wines. There are very few California offerings to be found. When you do find some they are astronomically priced.
Here is a PhotoShow of our trip to Australia's Hunter Valley wine region....
Here are some tasting notes....
Tastings @ Bedarra
We stayed at a small exclusive island resort Bedarra for the first 4 days of our honeymoon. There were a max of 28 guests on the island with a staff of 34 so it was nice and quiet and the service was spectacular. Food and wine were already included in the price of staying there so the more you drank the more you saved ; - ). The food was simply amazing and we definitely paired each lunch and dinner with plenty of wine to get to know most of their list pretty well. The staff was very cool about us showing up to dinner and saying thing like "We would like to do a Shiraz tasting with dinner tonight, can you please open these 4 bottles for us". We were in heaven. Here is how we faired:
04 Knappstein, Clare Valley, South Australia ** - This was a great Shiraz that had lovely distinctive fruit and noticeable Oak that was beautifully balanced.
04 Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley, South Australia * This was a great wine that really needed time to open. Once opened it paired great with Kanagroo (a real lean meat that you need to eat rare/ medium rare).
04 Plantagenet, Mount Baker, Western Australia * - This delightful Shiraz leads with a nice chocolate taste and has a pepper finish.
04 Brokenwood Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Hunter Valley, New South Whales ** - This is a superb food wine that will age well with great tannin structures. It definitely needs 30 minutes in a decanter at this stage.
01 Turkey Flat, Mataro, Shiraz & Grenache, Barossa Valley South Australia *- This was a fun blend. Mataro is Spanish (and Australian) for Mourvedre (think Shiraz / Syrah). This type of "GSM" combination is fairly common and a great blend.
05 Henscke Johann's Garden (GSM), Barossa Valley, South Australia * This was a nice bottle that should be great after a couple years in the bottle.
Pinot Noir
06 Coldstream Hill, Yara Valley, Victoria- ** A very nice light and versatile Pinot Noir that pairs with food or is great on its own. I heard these guys just got acquired by Fosters so we may start seeing Coldstream Hill in the states.
06 Mt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg', Otago, New Zealand *- This was a big Pinot that seemed unmistakably New Zealand to me.
06 Stonier, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria- Okay but nothing special, light on fruit and complexity.
Hunter Valley Tastings
After enjoying island life we went to the Hunter Valley and spent 4 days and nights cruising around on bikes and tasting the offerings of "The Hunter". Hunter Valley only produces 4% of Australia's wines but is generally focused on small batch and single vineyard offerings so it has some great wines.
The predominant varietals in the Hunter are Shiraz, Semillon and Verdelho (originally a Portuguese varietal that I wasn't familiar with).
The Semillon came in a few styles: young (normal) release, aged release, late harvest and Botrytis. Not being a huge white drinker, the young release I always found somewhat subtle and boring, missing any real character. The aged releases were bottle aged for about a decade and then released. These went from the clear white young release to a browner tint with a bit more distinction but still too nonchalant for my palette. The late harvest Semillon's were delightful desert wines that were not too sweet but really enjoyable. The Botrytis Semillon was like the nectar of the gods. It was syrupy sweet and incredibly complex all at once.
Verdelho was a curious varietal. It was a primary offering at every vineyard and it was a nice cool crisp refreshing way to break the afternoon heat of the Hunter Valley. It pairs well with seafood including, bugs (think Australian lobster), oysters, scallops and crab.
Shiraz is the reason to go to the Hunter in my opinion. There are some amazing producers who are definitely creating some of the best Syrah / Shiraz in the world right now. Despite two of the premier offerings called, "Hell Hole" and "Grave Yard" Hunter was Shiraz heaven. Dollar for dollar it is simply amazing. Many of the producers (especially the larger ones) were also producing Shiraz in Barossa so we were able to enjoy plenty of Barossa Shiraz and blends as well. In general we found a few ways Shiraz was offered. Sparkling Shiraz is a champonaise style production using Shiraz grapes. This has to be the best kept secret in wine right now. We also enjoyed many pink Shiraz and Shiraz blends. There were certainly a ton of great single varietal (and even single vineyard) Shiraz offerings. There is definitely a strong focus on Shiraz blends too. Most commonly: Cabernet Shiraz, GSM (Grenache Shiraz, Mourvedre) and Shiraz Viogner. Here is what we found in the Hunter:
Hermitage Road area (The Hunter Resort where we stayed was in the middle of this area and we enjoyed tooling around on our bikes).
Mistletoe Vineyards
06 Barrel Fermented Rose (Shiraz) – ** Very Nice
04 Shiraz $20AU - ** Nice plum flavor
06 Semillon Gold Botrytis $18.50AU (375ml) ** This decadent gold wine is definitely extremely sweet and syrupy but still incredibly complex and fascinating.
Iron Bark Hill
This place was one of my favorite stops for sure. It was a very cool modern tasting room that served excellent coffee (somewhat hard to find in Australia) and was serviced but a super friendly Australian bloke. We had the opportunity t o chat with the winemaker too. He was a Drayton descendant (early Hunter Valley pioneer) and a real class act that shared some good stories and seemed just thrilled that we went to Bedarra.
05 Effervesce ** $25AU - Sparkling champagne from 80% Semillon and 20% chardonnay. This concoction was very tasty but also super light and refreshing. It seemed like a perfect expression of the Hunter as it would cool you down on hot summer days and why not make your champagne out of your local Semillon that is so definitive Hunter Valley.
04 Merlot * - This Merlot was the lightest Merlot I have ever tasted (common to find light Merlots in the Hunter Valley). It is actually picked at 14-16 Brix about halfway through the growing season.
Pig Peake
06 House of Sticks Cab Merlot * Still a bit young but nice structure and should age well.
Little Pig Verdelho – This fortified is sold in a decanter. It was a bit on the medicinal side for my taste but there was still something incredibly interesting and complex that pulled me into this one. Serve with rice pudding.
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According to a study conducted by Escape the City, a company that helps people find their 'dream job', young professionals do not see themselves staying at their current company for long.
Many of the 1,000 employees surveyed felt that their current job had no purpose, and they had suffered physical and mental health issues because of their current role.
''The world of work is changing dramatically – people are just not satisfied with the status quo any longer,'' stated Dom Jackman, co-founder of Escape the City in an interview with Quartz magazine.
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Peppermint Mocha Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Peppermint Mocha Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are easy mocha brownies topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and peppermint crunch. They're your favorite coffee drink in brownie form!
Well, would you look at this? I've finally gotten around to posting a Christmas treat. By now I'm normally covered in flour and surrounded by dozens of cookies, but this year it hasn't happened. I'm just not feeling it yet for a variety of reasons. (1) I'm stunned to admit that I don't have a sweet tooth at the moment (which didn't stop me from eating these), and (2) I don't feel like it's Christmas time yet. Is it just me? I think because Thanksgiving was so late this year it's thrown me for a loop.
Will I feel like it's Christmas soon? Will I start my endless rounds of Christmas cookie baking??
Tune in next week to find out! 🙂
As for these brownies, I kind of had to make these because my oldest son turned 14 last week. FOURTEEN! I swear, I don't know where the time goes. It feels like he was just in pre-school yesterday. All I know is what everybody says is true — kids grow up fast. Too fast. I mean, the boy is taller than me now!
My son and I are definitely alike in our love for chocolate. Last year I kicked off the Christmas season with the Peppermint Mocha Cake Roll that I made him for his birthday last year, then I made Peppermint Patty Brownie Cupcakes for his party with his friends. Do you see a theme going on? It seemed appropriate to do another peppermint dessert, because my son loves 'em just as much as I do. 🙂
This brownie recipe is one of my all time favorites from Bon Appetit. I've made it countless times and it's never disappointed. There's no messing around with chopped chocolate — this recipe comes together so quickly. They're chocolatey enough for a big chocolate lover like me, and they have such a nice, crackly exterior.
I doctored up the recipe a bit, scaling down the sugar some since we've got frosting! And of course, I added plenty of espresso powder for a nice, mocha flavor and added some peppermint crunch to the batter. I topped them with that tangy, cream cheese frosting, and plenty of peppermint crunch, and these brownies were over the top delicious.
These Peppermint Mocha Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are everything you want for the holidays. They're easy, they're festive, and they're straight up crowd pleasers. What more could you possibly ask for?
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Peppermint Patty Brownie Cupcakes
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup peppermint crunch, divided
- 8 ounces ⅓ less fat neufchatel cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 13x9" baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan or microwave, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the butter into the sugar mixture whisking constantly until combined. Whisk in the vanilla.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition. Stir in the flour just until incorporated, then stir in ⅓ cup of the peppermint crunch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center has moist crumbs attached when removed. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium high speed until smooth. Add the butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste, if using, and mix on low until incorporated, then on medium high for about 3 minutes, until light and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and top with the remaining peppermint crunch. Cut into squares, and enjoy!
Brownie recipe adapted by Bon Appetit's Cocoa Brownies. Frosting recipe by Flavor the Moments.


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Prepare a smoker. If you don't have one, try placing coals on a kettle grill on the outside ring to provide indirect heat. Keep a pan in the grill center and fill it with water. To create smoke, use apple wood chunks.
Apply olive oil over the turkey breasts. Coat the breasts with mayonnaise and mustard. Wrap with two to three thin slices of prosciutto, a spicy Italian ham. Slightly overlap each piece. Secure the prosciutto with toothpicks. This will keep the turkey moist and provide extra flavor.
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Banbridge RFC Head Coach Daniel Soper wants his players' focus to remain unflinching.
They've lost two of their last three causing some fears that the long-term league leaders could be about to choke.
But the title is still well within their reach - they're joint top - and they face the bottom two sides in their next two fixtures.
With three games left to secure top spot and promotion to Division 1B, that could be seen as an ideal situation.
However, with Thomond and Galway Corinthians both fighting to stave off relegation, Soper says it won't be that straight forward.
This Saturday, it's second bottom Thomond that Bann host at Rifle Park (kick-off 2.30pm) and the boss is urging calm in order to glean a maximum return.
"It's just another game of rugby," he told the LEADER, "and we need to focus on the match rather than worrying about the table or anything else that we can't control.
"Both Thomond and Corinthians will be fighting hard to avoid finishing bottom and escape automatic relegation.
"At the same time, they're in the bottom two for a reason and that's because they haven't been playing particularly well. We need to be going into these games looking to win them and looking for bonus points.
"It's all going to be crucial at this stage of the season so we have to get as many points as possible."
Bann, of course, will be looking to bounce back from their 14-7 loss in Nenagh. Soper says that his squad's optimism has remained intact since that game - and why not? They haven't lose two league games on the trot all season.
On paper, leaders Naas have a harder fixture this weekend as they travel to third-placed UCC who are just four points behind the top two.
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Author-Jennifer E. SmithPages- 236
Rating- 4 out of 5
Companion/Sequel- Stand Alone
Overall- 4
Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. Having missed her flight, she's stuck at JFK airport and late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's sitting in her row.
A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?
Quirks of timing play out in this romantic and cinematic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.
1) I really enjoyed the idea for this story. Now I'm not a believer in love at first sight, however this story doesn't make you think that this could never happened. It was all chance, which makes it more realistic, in my opinion.
2) The characters in this story weren't bad. Although I've never dealt with what Hadley has, I could understand what she was going through. I could understand why she was so mad at her father, why she hasn't seen him in a year, and why she doesn't want to be there. Does that mean I necessarily agree with her, no, not really. It just means that I understand where she was coming from and as a reader, I feel that is an important part in this story and why I enjoyed it.
3) I really like the name Hadley! I don't what it is about that name, but I just really like it and I do feel that, because of the name, I liked the main character just a bit more.
1) I found myself not fully invested in the story. I could just put it down and not worry about the characters, or what was going to happen next. As a reader, you really don't want to read those types of stories. You want something that will leave its mark on you. When you put it down you should be thinking, "what's going to happen next?" "will they end up together?" "will they find out the truth?" and at times I just didn't get that with this story.
2) Parts of the story, I felt, were unnecessary. This is self explanatory. Simply, I just felt as though some parts could have been cut out.
3) I'm not sure on how I feel with the ending! For me that ending didn't leave me feeling satisfied. Personally, I wanted to know more.
Overall I would recommend this book. It was a quick read, very sweet, and something that I think you would enjoy!


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FW speaks with Lim Jo Yan, a partner at MahWengKwai & Associates, about M&A activity in Malaysia.
FW: What do you consider to be the major trends shaping Malaysian M&A activity over the last 12 months?
Lim: Malaysian target companies have sought investment opportunities with strategic investors to leverage their expertise and experience in the target's core business. Target companies are also diversifying into non-core areas through M&A. Private equity deal sizes are relatively smaller than previous years, though the smaller numbers have added to the volume of deals. Co-investments between private equity funds or venture capitalists are becoming more common in technology companies. Drivers are relying on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to raise capital from the public for acquisition of assets of a specific nature. Malaysia has seen the introduction of SPACs for investment in oil and gas assets, which are typically located outside Malaysia. We should be seeing the entry of a real estate SPAC in the near future. We have also seen the emergence of family offices as a source of funds for private investments.
FW: Do transactions seem to be concentrated in particular sectors, or is this activity spread across a range of industries?
Lim: Transactions are generally found to be spread across industries. There were several notable transactions in the oil and gas sectors last year, particularly in upstream investment. We are finding that domestic oil and gas players are keen to consolidate their position not just regionally but also on a global level. In cases where companies are seeking to diversify into non-core investments, the real estate sector has emerged recently as a popular option. There has been considerable consolidation in the energy sector which has given rise to the possible listing of an independent power producer. On the private equity front, investments seem to be inclined toward the retail, technology and consumer sectors.
FW: To what extent are Malaysian companies seeking overseas assets?
Lim: In the past year, high value outbound investments were seen in the oil and gas and real estate sectors. Malaysian oil and gas companies have sought investment opportunities as far as South America. The introduction of SPACs on the Malaysian stock exchange opens the door to more meaningful overseas acquisitions. Currently, SPACs have a mandate to invest in oil and gas assets. We have also seen interest by Malaysian companies in real estate opportunities in the United Kingdom, primarily in London. These include acquisitions of hotels, shopping centres and the redevelopment of a former power station area. We anticipate Malaysian companies to be more active in investments in South East Asia and China.
FW: Could you provide some insight into the key issues for dealmakers when negotiating and closing M&A transactions in Malaysia?
Lim: The pricing of a deal is typically based on a locked box approach, in which the purchase price is fixed at the time of signing of the definitive agreements. That said, depending on the industry in question, adjustments to the purchase price are becoming more common. While companies, particularly those which are still led by their founders, are cautious about investments by strategic investors, they are becoming more aware of the value that strategic joint venture partners can provide. Target companies are keen to work together with such partners. As such, joint ventures, rather than complete divestments are likely to be an outcome of a transaction structure.
FW: Have acquirers in Malaysia widened the scope of due diligence during M&A? Are they carefully evaluating aspects of the target company that could jeopardise their investment?
Lim: Due diligence exercises are becoming more comprehensive. In addition to due diligence being conducted on targets, we are seeing a higher level of scrutiny being placed on sellers and co-investors. Foreign acquirers are also focusing more attention on corporate compliance by the target, particularly on corruption and bribery issues, as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act have far-reaching implications. Foreign acquirers are seeking to understand the efficiency of the group tax structure, foreign currency fluctuations and the remittance of money outside Malaysia, to minimise the risk of repatriated profits.
FW: In your opinion, are acquirers in Malaysia doing enough to minimise transactional risk? What fundamental steps should they take, including exploring insurance options, both in domestic deals and overseas?
Lim: There is increased awareness of insurance options for representations and warranties protection. Insurance may be relied upon where acquirers require a higher warranty cap and longer survival period than sellers are prepared to give. Unfortunately, the cost of representations and warranties insurance is relatively high and insurance is rarely taken. Generally, transactions are recommended to be above $25m before efficiencies may be seen in the cost of insurance. In the absence of insurance, parties may seek to retain parts of the purchase price until the expiry of a period of time without any claim for breach.
FW: What is your advice to buyers on planning for post-deal integration? How important is this process in unlocking future value?
Lim: M&A deal integration consideration should occur in the early stages of the transaction. An acquirer should formulate an integration plan at the due diligence stages so that any gaps may be addressed before completion of the transaction. Where the acquirer and target have similar businesses, it is desirable for operations to be integrated to save on costs and develop synergies. An acquirer should not overlook the importance of human resources, IT and tax concerns. In the case of an acquisition which results in a joint venture, it is important for the acquirer to consider whether it is possible for the joint venture parties to work together. Studies have shown that most M&As fail at the integration stage.
FW: What are the foreseeable regulatory changes that may affect Malaysian M&A?
Lim: A draft Companies Bill was published in July 2013 for public consultation. The Bill seeks to replace the current Malaysian Companies Act 1965 with a more modern and efficient approach to the corporate legal framework in Malaysia. The Bill will make it easier for companies to be incorporated with only a single shareholder and director. Further, shareholder written resolutions may be passed with only a majority vote, as opposed to the current unanimous vote requirement. As such, shareholder disputes may be resolved more efficiently. The par-value regime will be abolished and there are easier ways of reducing capital than going to Court, provided that the solvency rules are fulfilled. Further, the financial assistance prohibition will be relaxed. This will be useful in facilitating leveraged buyouts. As such, debt-push downs and target company assets being used as financing security are permissible under the Bill.
FW: What is a common forum for resolving Malaysian M&A disputes?
Lim: Arbitration is a common feature of resolving disputes in Malaysian M&A. Where target companies are in Malaysia, the choice of law is usually Malaysian and the forum is either in Malaysia or Singapore. That said, we are seeing more disputes occurring at the joint venture stage in respect of a joint venture or shareholders agreement, than in respect of the acquisition transaction documents. A common issue is the resolution of a deadlock or the implementation of an exit without the cooperation of the remaining shareholder.
FW: What are your expectations for Malaysian M&A, both domestic and outbound, over the coming months?
Lim: We are cautiously optimistic about domestic and outbound opportunities in 2015. It will be a buyer's market, especially for those with strong cash reserves, as funding will become more difficult. It will be opportunistic for buy-side M&A. With the Ringgit weaker against the US dollar, we hope to see more foreign investment. We anticipate that there will be more private equity deals, though they will be in smaller valued transactions. Also, with Malaysia chairing ASEAN in 2015, we hope that this will generate more opportunities for collaboration and investment within ASEAN.
Lim Jo Yan is a partner at MahWengKwai & Associates. He heads the firm's corporate and commercial practice group and advises on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, competition, environmental, real estate, private wealth, family offices and general corporate and commercial transactions. He can be contacted on +6 03 7887 2706 or by email: email@example.com.
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Wednesday means a new project featuring an image from Chi Chi Memories...and this week I wanted to use the final image that I hadn't shared from the February Release...this one is called Enjoy your Time:
For my card I started by printing the image on to white cardstock and coloring it with my Copics. I then fussy cut the image out. I then doodled around my card edge. I found these wonderful scraps from the Echo Park Happy Days collection in my bin and made these fun strips for the card front. I picked up these wonderful Bo Bunny rubons in the $1 section at Ben Franklin a few weeks ago...perfect sentiment and that cute little flower for the corner...
Be sure to stop by the Chi Chi Memories blog to see what the other designers are creating....
Happy crafting....Lynda
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Well it's still Wednesday in most places...
Posted by arlsmom aka Lynda at 8:51 PM
3 comments:
- Ruza Rebel said...
Super cute card! Thank you for joining our Anything Goes Challenge over at Love to Create this week.
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- maureenjscott said...
Awww such a cute card! I love your layout! Thanks for sharing at Anything Goes with Love to Create this week! mo x
- Sparkly Engineer said...
I cannot work with digis very well. I always have to have my daughter help me. You make it look so easy and pretty.
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During the seven years I've been involved with the Host Agency segment of our travel agent distribution system, I have seen many Host Agencies come into the picture; each one with a different business model. I've made it my business to learn as much as I can about Host Agencies because that's my business, they are my competitors for the most part and I can also learn from them. Too often I see business models that I know won't work in the long run and those are the ones that will eventually affect the payment of commissions to their affiliated agents. I generally speak out about them because a sudden demise of any Host Agency will have lasting effects on all of us.
Most of us know what happened as a result of the infamous JoyStar failure and the coming failure of YTB and its ever changing business model. Many of the suppliers who did recognize these business models didn't really care about the consequences these agencies would have on both suppliers and travel agents. Greed was the primary motivator in hanging on to these companies. We all know that "pure greed" is never the answer. It has a tendency to bite you in the butt when you least expect it.
The Host Agency, which did begin as a "renter" of travel agent credentials has certainly come a long way in the past 7 years. It's business model now offers a myriad of programs, technology tools, marketing programs and Internet sites for members containing all sorts of training, booking engines and other travel agent bells and whistles. The above has become the staple of today's legitimate Host Agency business.
All Host Agencies claim to be number one or the best. They offer more programs, higher commission levels but when it comes right down to it, it's what each one offers in the form of camaraderie with their affiliates, the individual support levels, agent friendly technology and marketing programs, honesty and integrity and just doing what is right for your affiliates. All this adds up to a superior Host Agency.
Many Host Agencies do not have "newbie" programs and those that don't are not advancing the home based independent travel agent segment. We all need to bring in new blood to this industry. Most Hosts believe it is not profitable to accept "newbies". That's a total myth. Of course, you must charge start up fees and even have a lower commission split but we all need to bring in new travel agents. There are thousands of new travel agents coming into the business but are joining the multi level marketing agencies because there aren't enough of us offering "newbie" programs. There is also potential additional liability in bringing in "newbies" but this also can be reduced substantially with the proper safeguards. I realize the ARC accredited Hosts have unique problems especially with runaway debit memos and credit card fraud. This requires even higher safeguards and even removing the ability to make airline reservations until the proper training is in place.
As in any business, there are the scalawags that hurt the other Host Agencies trying to operate a successful business. As I mentioned above, there are Hosts whose business model gives away the store, so to speak. The old saying, "I'll make up my losses by doing more volume," won't work either as some Hosts believe and are discovering. What is the point of growing sales to magnificent heights if the dollars that flow to the bottom line more than evaporates on the way resulting in a deficit. I don't care if you are a graduate of Harvard Business School, an investment broker or Houdini. If the bottom line remains a deficit, you must make adjustments or the ship will eventually sink. I've noticed that some Hosts whose business model I questioned are beginning to "nickle and dime" their affiliates to make up for losses. At this point it is too late. The cat is out of the bag so to speak.
In recent years due to the surge of the home based travel agent and the usual search by consumers for cheap vacations, more and more multi level marketing companies are entering the scene making promises of fantastic commissions, travel perks and discounts that even a real travel agent can't earn and other business opportunities that are more about recruiting others into the program and even consumer booking websites that promise you large earnings while you sleep. Many multi level marketing companies also provide a travel agent photo ID card allegedly giving the holder access to deeply discounted fares or rates.
The affiliates of the MLM/card mills or Referral Travel Agents as they are commonly called, originally numbered in the hundreds of thousands. There's an MLM affiliate party coming to your neighborhood soon, if it hasn't been there already. However, in the past two years these numbers have dwindled considerably. The consumer considers the MLMs as Host Agencies not knowing there is another side of this travel agent distribution system and the legitimate Host Agency.
It is imperative that successful Host Agencies unite and define themselves. A couple of years ago I was the original founder of an organization known as PATH. PATH was created to represent the legitimate Host Agency. However, in recent times it has become a reactive organization as opposed to a pro-active representative of the successful Host Agency model. Despite relative inactivity, PATH remains as the only organization serving Host Agencies. Please also remember, although there are good Host Agencies as members of PATH, there are other equally good Host Agencies that, for their own reasons, choose not to join PATH. Coral Sands Travel, America's Vacation Centers and CruiseInc may be the most notable.
I know it is very difficult, especially for newer travel agents, to know where to find good, stable Host Agencies. One site to check out is www.choosingahostagency.com or go to my host agency website at www.americashostagency.com where there are a great many links for you to get straight forward answers. You can also ask me personally about any Host Agency and I will give you a truthful response at firstname.lastname@example.com. I won't even try to sell you on Coral Sands Travel.
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Today is World Book day, designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as a worldwide celebration of reading. It is the biggest event of its kind with more than 100 countries taking part.
In the UK, the Reading Agency is co-ordinating activities with an array of exciting opportunities to promote libraries. Children and staff will dress up as their favourite literary characters, authors will give readings, excited school classes will visit their local libraries and everyone will be having a thoroughly good time.
But this is about more than just fun. Libraries play a crucial role in promoting literacy in local communities and society as a whole.
Only 40% of England's 10-year-olds have a positive attitude to reading, according to the Reading Agency, and just one in five parents easily find the opportunity to read to their children. In lower income homes, 14% of children rarely or never read for pleasure. Research carried out by the National Literacy trust also shows that, when asked, just over a quarter of 35,000 children from 188 schools said they read outside of school.
But a study conducted by the Institute of Education shows that 10 to 16 year-olds who read for pleasure do better at school. Children and young people who do not achieve expected levels of literacy are likely to be from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The National Literacy Trust says there's overwhelming evidence that literacy has a significant relationship to people's life chances. "A person with poor literacy is more likely to live in a non-working household, live in overcrowded housing and is less likely to vote. Literacy skills and a love of reading can break this vicious cycle of deprivation and disadvantage."
Public libraries promote positive reading experiences from the cradle to the grave. It's all part of their lifelong learning remit. As with most things, it all starts from the beginning. For babies, children and young people there are baby-bounce, class visits, storytelling sessions, summer reading schemes, teenage reading groups, including ones specifically focused on Manga and graphic novels, for example.
For adults, though not exclusively, there are reading groups, creative writing groups, self-publishing groups, reading challenges, author visits – the list goes on.
Library staff also visit schools, nurseries, playgroups, prisons and community centres. Outreach is not just crucial in promoting the great work of libraries, and attracting more users, but it canlead to greater community involvement, empowerment and resilience.
All of this work is taking place in a time of budget reductions. Councils need to start seeing cuts to libraries as a false economy: the cuts are easy to make but the long-term consequences could be disastrous.
They need to develop and promote the key education and information role libraries have, not only within their own departments and directorates but within central government as well. More joined-up thinking is needed in local authorities; for example when drawing up a poverty reduction or education strategy, why not involve the library service? Stronger links should also be made with local schools and and higher education establishments.
Councils and policymakers need to conduct more research and evaluation into the social impact of libraries, as opposed to just relying on footfall, issue and economic data which is seen by many to be a poor indication of their true value.
It's claimed that many local councillors don't own a library card, or if they do they haven't used it in years. If this is the case, then today is a great day to start because they will see the joyous faces of children, and adults, enthralled in the telling of tales and the dedication and enthusiasm of trained and knowledgeable library staff. This might even, hopefully, influence them when making the next cut or writing the next strategy document.
Alan Wylie is a public librarian and member of Voices for the Library.
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How does it work?
Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (a fine, essential substance which nourishes and constructs the body) through distinct channels that cover the body somewhat like the nerves and blood vessels. According to this theory, acupuncture (the insertion of micro-fine needles into specific points) adjusts the flow of Qi in the body, leading it to areas where it is insufficient and draining it from areas where it is stuck and/or super-abundant. In this way, acupuncture restores the harmonious balance of the body.
Those who receive acupuncture often not only heal physically, but experience new and profound states of peace, clarity and harmony through treatment which often has a lasting impact.
A common sequence of events is that after the initial acupuncture treatment, there is a fairly dramatic improvement, lasting perhaps 2 or 3 days. Subsequent treatments tend to give relief over a longer period of time. Ideally patients become symptom free after perhaps 8 to 10 treatments. A small number of patients may initially experience a worsening of symptoms; this is not unusual and is no need for alarm.
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Acupuncture has traditionally been used as a preventative medicine. Recent research has now verified that acupuncture stimulates immune function which increases your resistance to bacterial and viral infections. Acupuncture can dramatically increase overall vitality and energy. It treats underlying causes, and promotes a deeper kind of healing. Its effects profoundly changes people's lives on the emotional level as well. Many people find that an occasional acupuncture tune-up is the best medicine to feel "in sync" and insure continuing health.
The Acupuncturist's approach is to treat the "person first", not just the symptoms. The result being, the root cause of disease is being treated. Many acupuncturists listen to you extensively regarding your history and life patterns during the initial examination. Practitioners are particularly trained to observe very subtle signs and symptoms which are thought of as insignificant or often overlooked by Western medicine.
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Criagavon Borough Council is not listed among local authorities currently paying the Voluntary Living Wage.
A list issued by trade union GMB features only two councils in Northern Ireland - Belfast and Mid-Ulster, who pay the sum, while in all 175 councils across the UK are already paying the living wage.
The Voluntary Living Wage, currently £8.25 an hour, was set up by the Living Wage Foundation, calculated according to the cost of living in the UK and updated annually.
It is not compulsory for employers, and should not be confused with the National Living Wage, which the government is to introduce early next year to effectively replace the current Minimum Wage.
The council said: "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have not yet considered the Voluntary Living Wage; however the Council will consider this in the context of the economic environment, budget cuts and the affordability of any changes.
"The council is already discussing the implications of implementing the National Living Wage, the effect of which will present challenges in respect of severe pay erosion and the need to consider a renegotiation of the entire pay structure.
"It should be recognised that pay is only one aspect of the employee reward package and it is worth mentioning that employee benefits and terms and conditions of employment in local authorities are extremely favourable.
"For example local authority employers make significant contributions towards employees' pensions."
GMB's National Officer for local authority workers, Justin Bowden, said: "GMB supports the work of Living Wage Foundation to raise wages. We will continue to make strong representation to all councils across the UK to make work pay."


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Thanks to my wonderful neighbor, Teresa Givan, for forwarding a note that the Shelby County Landfill has set Saturday, October 9, 2010, for a free day. You can take yard debris, trash, or any other discards to the landfill for no charge. Sounds like I really ought to start working on the garage!!
Also note that Fall has arrived with a bang. My weather station recorded several 100 degree highs during September, but then some colder air finally arrived. September 25th was the last high above 90 and it looks like the hot summer of 2010 has finally been shut down!
Friday, October 1, 2010
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Talkdemonic, Mwahaha and Le Fleur @ the VaC (11/2/12)
I'd greatly enjoyed Talkdemonic's performance on the Treefort main stage, so I got excited when I saw that they'd be coming back to Boise. This show attracted me too because it featured Mwahaha, a group from Oakland, CA whose Treefort set I'd missed.
I got a little worried when I arrived at the VaC and saw only twenty people there. Thankfully, that number would triple as the night progressed. And that meant not only plenty of ears to hear the music but plenty of eyes to see the montages crafted by the dudes at antimagic.
Local band Le Fleur opened the show. I was going to write that this might've been the best performance that I've seen by them yet, but I actually wrote that in my last post on them. In any case, their solemn vocals, droning guitars, spare basslines, quietly intricate drumwork and hissing, blaring synthesizer all sounded in outstanding form. Their strengthened groove gave the music extra power. So did antimagic's montages, whose abstract images underlined the music's ominousness and whose cheery clips from 50's and 60's films provided an ironic counterpoint to it.
Next up was Mwahaha. Their low, submerged vocals, chiming guitar, tribal beats and squeaking, burbling, whirring synth made me think a little of the Sisters of Mercy gone trip-hop. The pulsating lights, swirling and sparkling squares and distorted cityscapes that antimagic had crafted for this set made me think a little of the star gate sequence in 2001 (i.e. the part leading up to Dave Bowman finding himself in the weird-ass bedroom). The two elements combined to create an otherworldly atmosphere in which the audience could lose themselves. Fascinating stuff.
Talkdemonic closed out the night. I likened this Portland group to Gary Numan in my Treefort Day 2 post. Hearing them live again, however, they made me think more of Vangelis but with much sharper beats. Whatever the appropriate comparison, their droning, screeching, rippling violin and synth hooks, their man-meets-machine drumming and their simple, memorable tunes sounded just as wondrous the second time around. Probably more so, in fact, thanks to their smoke-and-laser show and the snowflakes, cascading water, flashing squares and zigzagging blobs of light of antimagic's montages. I wonder if Ridley Scott's looking for people to do the score for the Blade Runner sequel.
You can find info on these groups on Facebook and elsewhere online. Special thanks to Eric Gilbert and Duck Club Presents.
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Place the bonsai on a clean table that is covered with newspaper or a disposable cloth. Inspect the bonsai thoroughly. Look for wilting, browning foliage, weakened branches, etc.
Use sharp, sterile pruning scissors or shears to cut away any wilted or dying areas. Complete the cuts at an angle to promote rapid healing. Thin the interior foliage to promote increased air circulation and light penetration throughout the tree.
Combine equal amounts of nutrient-rich potting soil, organic compost and clean, fine sand. Mix the combination thoroughly to create a well-balanced mixture. Set the mixture aside to use during repotting.
Remove the bonsai tree from its potting container. Use your root hook or your fingers to gently remove the excessive soil from the root system.
Prune away any dead or damaged roots from the root system. Use sharp, sterile scissors to complete the cuts. Trim the damaged roots away as close to the base of the system as possible.
Repot the bonsai in a clean potting container that is just slightly larger than the previous one. Ensure that the container has a good drainage system. Apply mesh lining at the bottom of the container to keep soil from exiting the drainage holes while keeping bugs from entering.
Line the bottom of the container with a layer of prepared soil. Center the bonsai tree in the container and fill the container with soil. Ensure that no roots are showing from the surface. Then, press the soil firmly around the base of the tree to secure its upright position.
Place the newly repotted bonsai in the sink. Use a finely drained watering can filled with tepid water to irrigate the bonsai. Water the bonsai thoroughly until the water begins to flow evenly from the drainage system. Allow the bonsai to rest until the water flow stops.
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