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The Northwestern District, MassachusettsThe Northwestern District of Massachusetts is made up of forty-seven municipalities, many of them small, isolated rural towns. This 2004 Audit reviewed 911/dispatch through police response, investigation and report writing. Six police departments were identified as representative of the diversity of the district. To that, the Audit team added the two regional dispatch control centers and the civili an dispatchers working within some of the participating police departments. This report includes detailed findings and recommendations. Full Report


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I would see how DJ-ing is and if it would be something for me to do but I don't have NEARLY enough money to get cheap equipment. Oh well.
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Don't really like double posting but since no body else is here... I was at your level. Needed income. I joined the military lol
Its cool about the double posting, not too many people post anyways. That may be a problem for me since I'm just 16. XD
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DJing is a real time consuming thing. Busy Busy Busy, if you're looking into it I suggest making a few mixes on soundcloud asking the public to rate them and then see there reaction before you go straight into a club performance. Start small ask local bars, parties, even your highschool or college. Remember Buying down the road is cheaper than Renting. So start saving up now for equitment. Start out with a couple Stand up Speakers and your Laptop. I started with My Touchpad, Laptop, Footpedal and my Two 12's in the Trunk of my Car! Dream Big Start Small
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Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim and New York Times columnist Frank Rich will appear together on stage for a conversation about the musical arts.
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Sondheim is considered the most important artist to work in the American musical theater over the past half-century. He has not only collaborated on more than a dozen landmark shows and written countless standard songs but has also been the single most influential force in bringing the Broadway musical into the modern age. His early work included contributed the lyrics to two classic collaborations with the playwright Arthur Laurents and the director-choreographer Jerome Robbins, for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," which are now are universally seen as twin pinnacles of the post-war Broadway musical.
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First, I want to wish a Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms in Mexico (where it is celebrated May 10th) and the moms in the U.S.A. (where it's celebrated the second Sunday of May) and all the other moms around the world that celebrated this weekend. Do they celebrate Mother's Day in Canada on this date, too? You moms rock! I've always thought that women are the stronger gender and the day you girls decide to put an end to the male domination we males are going to pay for all the wrongdoing we've done to you for thousands of years. :\
Anyway, today I want to talk about that delicious fruit I love so much, yes mangoes again. After I submitted this recipe to the Cinco de Mango event hosted by Chris I got contacted by the public relations agency that represents the National Mango Board. They said they liked my mango recipes and were sending me a crate of mangoes! I was so excited when this was left at my door:
That might look like a lot of mangoes, but in my family we used to eat 40 pounds of mangoes a week each summer. I think I can handle these guys. One of the mangoes was just in perfect condition to be eaten that same day so I cut it, took the sweet and juice flesh off the seed and made these mango barbecue ribs for dinner:
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Makes enough mango bbq sauce for 4 ribs
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Method: Boil, grill (or bake)
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- 1 ripe mango (Kent, Tommy/Adkins, Keitt or Haden click here to learn more about different varieties found in the U.S. and here to watch a video on how to cut a mango)
- 1 or 2 chipotle adobado peppers
- 1-2 TBSP brown sugar
- 1 TBSP vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper
- 4 pork ribs
- Puree mango and chipotle peppers in a blender until you get a smooth paste.
- Pour the paste in a saucepan and cook over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, vinegar, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Retire from stove top and let it cool.
- Start grill or preheat oven to 425º F (220º C)
- Season pork ribs and apply mango sauce with a kitchen brush.
- Grill as usual or bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy.
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- There's really nothing I'd change about this recipe. The sauce was sweet and spicy, just like bbq sauce is supposed to be, and the mango gave it an outstanding flavor. I liked it so much that I made it again for our camping trip (that was a total disaster, by the way) and used it to grill some chicken.
I want to take this opportunity to announce a contest launched for the National Mango Board. Rising Mango Star Video Contest is a cooking contest for aspiring chefs ages 8-14 to create their own signature mango recipe. Once their delicious recipe has been created, kids will then complete a video demonstration of their dish and submit via YouTube for a chance to win a trip to New York City to be on television's video magazine Health & Home Report with Simply Delicioso star Ingrid Hoffmann! If you want to find out more, you can check out the link to the contest site at www.mango.org/risingstar.
Isn't that cool? Kids, tell your parents you want to be a be a celebrity chef and start working on those mango recipes!
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Lucky you with all those mangoes. Another drooling recipe… so go and get your award for this. Sorry your trip didn't go well.
Lucky Duck! The mango board contacted me too (How cool is that , that there is a MANGO BOARD!!!) because of all the mango recipes from the Royal Foodie Joust last month, but all I got out of the deal was a few recipes by Ingrid Hoffman. All I can say is that next year, they should be giving out YOUR recipes! Now those would be worth something. Your mango BBQ sauce sounds awesome! I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the crate.
Wow, that sauce looks wonderfully flavorful and that dish mighty scrumptious! I'm drooling…
Hi Ben! Yay for your mangoes!! Your sauce looks delicious. I reeeeally want to bbq now.
u know Ben , u can always produce a tasty and satisfying meal , i'm sure your wife/GF is one lucky gal !!! Never tried bbq meat with mango sauce. Will surely bookmark this one, as i have loads of mangoes to put to good use.
Congrats on getting all of those mangoes! That's really great. Those mango people sure are nice.
The sauce sounds delicious.
YAY YAY YAY Arimou…that's fantastic news. Thrilled for you & I love this post. Wonderful flavours; pity we dont get chitpole chilies here. Always been intigued by the sound of these creatures & just checked them out at Perfect Pantry…shall tell the daughter to put on her thinking cap for magoes!!! WAY TO GO BEN!!!
I love how totally unapologetic you are "sweet and spicy – the way BBQ sauce is supposed to be". I like it smoky too, but yes, that IS the wasy BBQ sauce is supposed to be!
I bet if you grilled the mango first, that would really be something.
Ben you've really been doing some exceptional things with mangoes this season and I have bookmarked them all!
How nice to receive a bunch of mangoes on your doorsteps! That's what i would call a start to a great day! haha. That mango BBQ is rockin'. I'm sure you don't have to change anything to the recipe, it sounds great just the way it is. I bought some mangoes imported from india last week, they were way too expensive but delicious. I'm gettin' more this week!


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Chimps With Higher-Ranking Moms Do Better in Fights
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Blind Beetles Show Extraordinary Signs of Sight
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Research Projects Contribute to Shaping EU Regulation to Control Invasive Species
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Dog Disease in Lions Spread by Multiple Species
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New Mechanism Unlocked for Evolution of Green Fluorescent Protein
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Jan. 26, 2015 In big sagebrush country, re-establishing the ecosystem's namesake shrub may jump-start the recovery process more successfully after oil and gas development than sowing grass-dominated reclamation ... full story -
Beating the Clock: Researchers Develop New Treatment for Rabies
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Cell Imaging Gets Colorful
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New Mechanism to Aid Cells Under Stress Identified
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Cause for Decline of Missouri River Pallid Sturgeon Identified
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Frogs Prove Ideal Models for Studying Developmental Timing
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Learning from Scorpions to Control Impulses
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- New protein detonates 'invincible' bacteria from within
- Did genetic links to modern maladies provide ancient benefits?
- News from the depths: A new cave-dwelling flatworm species from the Brazilian savanna
- Into the dark: Two new encrusting anemones found in coral reef caves
- Urban sprawl promotes worm exchange across species
- Blind beetles show extraordinary signs of sight
- From bacterium to biofactory
- Research projects contribute to shaping EU regulation to control invasive species
- Researchers capture, document first northern saw-whet owl in Arkansas
- Dog disease in lions spread by multiple species
- New mechanism unlocked for evolution of green fluorescent protein
- Sagebrush ecosystem recovery hobbled by loss of soil complexity at development sites
- Beating the clock: researchers develop new treatment for rabies
- Cell imaging gets colorful
- New mechanism to aid cells under stress identified
- Cause for decline of Missouri River pallid sturgeon identified
- Frogs prove ideal models for studying developmental timing
- Learning from scorpions to control impulses
- Rabies booster defends pets with out-of-date vaccination against the disease
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- New hope for fighting major fungal disease in durum wheat
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- Tiny plant fossils a window into Earth's landscape millions of years ago
- Environment, not genes, dictates human immune variation, study finds
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Hello from England,
Recently acquired seeds of Salvia funerea, from Alplains (I think!), and was not very hopeful of them being successful here. Just one seed germinated, two months ago, and it is already in flower! Tiny flowers on a straggly little plant just 8 or 9 inches tall. They appear from whitish, woolly calyces. I have kept this Salvia in a small pot with gritty compost in the greenhouse where it gets maximum heat...easy, currently, as we are having a prolonged heatwave here. I am so thrilled about this, as I don't think anyone else in the UK has succeeded with this. A tiny plant, just a few inches tall may not be a success story, but for me, it is! Seeds of S. summa and S. urticifolia unfortunately did not germinate, but I hope to try these again, should any more seeds be forthcoming. Seeds of S. mohavensis germinate easily here, but as far as I know, nobody in the UK has ever got this to flower. Maybe this hot summer might help. Chinese species are particularly good this year, provided they are kept in semi-shade. S. castanea and S. digitaloides are just stunning at the moment. But they need an awful lot of water in the summer. By the way, 2 new pages recently added to my site www.robinssalvias.com .Some new species are there. Regards to all, Robin. |
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Thanks! I love looking at your site! :o) the other Robyn |
- Posted by annette68 Qld Australia (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jul 15, 06 at 21:32
Hi Robin, It is great to hear off your success stories.I have just started the Salvia Mohavensis from seed, the leaves on this species stink.The seedling is growing in leaps and bounds, when I pot up to its final resting place, I will use gritty soil as you suggested. Cheers Annette |
Hi Robin, I want to see your pictures, but when I go to your site, there is nothing to click on to see them. I see the red salvia and can click on it, but that's about it. Maybe this problem has happened to someone else and you know why. Remy |
- Posted by annette68 Qld Australia (email@example.com) on Wed, Jul 19, 06 at 2:57
Hi Remy, It happened to me too. You need to have java downloaded to see the flowers. Cheers Annette |
Hi Remy, Annette is right, you must have java enabled, this only takes a couple of minutes, if that. Robin. |
Thank you Robin. I'll ask my husband about it when he comes home. Remy |
oops, Thank you Annette too! |
Hi Robin, It's been awhile, but I'm back to tell you I did get my husband to install the java. I'm so glad I did. You really do have quite a site. I love looking at all the photos! Remy |
Remy, Thanks for your nice comments. After flowering, my Salvia funerea died! But at least I have seen it! Robin. |
Hi Robin, I am up for the Salvia funerea challenge! When you prepared your soil to grow funerea, what proportion of sand to stones to other materials did you use? I read that funerea lives in soils that are limestone based so probably lime in the soil might help in survival? Joseph |
I just used a 50/50 mixture of normal seed compost and vermiculite. I think that seeds will germinate easily in any compost, provided it is fast-draining. Death-Valley type conditions would obviously be very helpful, somewhat difficult to achieve in the UK! S. funerea actually flowered here within 2 months of sowing, I was thrilled, but sorry that the flowers were so tiny. Shortly after flowering the plants died. BUT.....I was so delighted to see flowers for the first time. Never had any success with the smelly S. mohavensis, always germinated, but never flowered. Now I have a healthy seedling of S. summa, but expect that this will not be a success here. Even with the abnormally warm and sunny spring here, no sign of any flowers on S. clevelandii or S. pachyphylla. The warm spring has prompted rare Turkish species such as bracteata, albimaculata (this is stunning!), and aucheri to flower brilliantly! Robin. |
I sometimes see S. mohavensis while hiking in the Sierra foothills, but almost never see it in gardens or retail nurseries - maybe the smell deters people from what is a great desert plant. Robin (or any other knowledgeable members), could you be a little more specific about your seed germinating mix for drought-loving salvias? You said 50/50 with vermiculite, is that better than perlite? What is in the compost mix - manure(type?), alfalfa meal, forest profucts, kelp, ...? How often do you water after inital germination? I'm currently trying to germinate S. leucophylla, S. virdris, S. reptans, S. Africana-lutea, S. greggii and will be starting S. mellifera, S. dorii, and S. apiana soon in 6 packs and 4" plastic pots in my los Angeles backyard in full sun. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks - Marc |
Thanks, Robin for your sage advice! I bought all the other xeric salvias Alplains offers so will try them to see how they go, and your advice will help to improve chances for success. We are having an incredibly cold and very wet spring that happened after a short spell of warm weather. The warm weather woke up some of my salvias such as S. hians then the brutal hard freeze after the warm spell probably has killed it. I will keep watching the soil for signs of green...S. evansiana made it through so maybe S. hians will appear soon. Hi Marc, I have S. reptans and S. pachyphylla growing out from seed now...we can compare notes. I have them growing in standard soil-less medium but have begun watering them less frequently now they have several true leaves. I almost overwatered a S. castanea into oblivion but it looks like it may survive now (thanks for that advice, Robin, too). Joseph |
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Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the County's Internal Services Department has purchased 64 hybrid passenger sedans to replace gasoline-powered non-emergency vehicles in the County fleet. On July 1, the Board of Supervisors approved directed County departments to purchase the hybrid cars by the end of 2006 to conserve fuel and improve air quality.
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The Third Reich: Day Three
Here comes day three of The Third Reich's campaign that will culminate in the release of TTR v1.2. They've posted five new screenshots of the mod, including some very nice menu screens. You can also check out the raw developers log, view the entire change list, and check out all of the details. This is the biggest day yet... get over there! New Stuff: Brand new player models and high-resolution skins for all avaliable roles A completely redone scoreboard that displays everything from the number of TK's a player has to what role they are playing New weapon skins for the M1918A2 BAR and Thompson M1A1. Many other weapons now have high-resolution textures A reworked locational damage system that rewards well-placed shots to the chest and head In-game menu systems used to select team and role now have a new graphical scheme, historical information and pictures. A new HUD scheme was added along with dramatic background drawings that show up when the game ends Speech/Bot command menu is redone and similar to the UT2003 one. Voices are now heard as "real-world" sounds Weapon firing and explosion sounds now have realistic distance effects on them so as to be heard by players from far away 4 new roles avalible for use by mappers. 3 of them are SSSchuetze roles with different camoflague skins. The scopes on both the Springfield M1903 and Gewher 43 have been redone with much detail and light fading effects There are now 4 new music tracks for mappers to use Added the stationary M1919A4 machine gun Totally new german voice pack 4 brand new maps entitled Merderet, Besieged, Nuenen and Merkers! |
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What's the one habit you have that's changed your life for the better?
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The 13-point weighed around 150 pounds, Rice said.
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In addition to our great selection of films, the Brattle Theatre features some fantastic treats at our concession stand. From time-tested favorites to new adventures in flavor, we have something for every taste! New options are added from time to time, and all items are subject to availability and current stock.
- Cooked in 75% canola oil/25% extra virgin olive oil
- Prepared without butter, salt, or that weird yellow stuff they use in chain cinemas
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Ice Cream
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It's amazing how many times I drove Route 62 without taking the Kruisrivier turn-off between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp. If you do you'll discover, along with the famed red stone hills and awesome Klein Karoo scenery, Tinie Bekker's small dairy and ostrich farm tucked neatly into the Swartberg mountain.…
… Tinie is entirely modest about the two guest rooms he built on account of a billiards table (long story), calling 'simple farm accommodation' what more arty types might describe as 'rustic chic suites'. Rustic in the sense of reed ceilings, wonky wood floors and pebble-stoned showers – and the swallows which dart in and out in the evenings – but chic with their fine white linen and cleverly restored old family furniture, like porcupine quill lampshades and a bathtub quirkily wrapped in a wine barrel. Wonderfully unkempt gardens are a kaleidoscope of colours with such novelties (in South Africa) as pansies, while the vegetable garden provides much of your evening meal. But he's modest about his green fingers... and modest, too, about his 'paint-by-numbers' cookery skills, which allowed him to conjure me up freshly-baked bread and a delicious four-course meal in the main farmhouse. Even better, Tinie's refreshingly reasonable with his rates. Early the next morning I was taken to see cows milked in the small dairy, then spent a memorable half-hour with a just-hatching baby ostrich...before tackling the only immodest thing around here, the towering Swartberg mountain with its famed helter-skelter pass.
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OK - I appologize for being completely confused about the magic shop names, but this one I think I do know...
Another one of Lou's trick questions, as I believe there never was a sponsor for Florida's Flight to the Moon. ( McD.D. sponsored in DL, and later WDW's Mission to Mars for 5 years. )
Nice job, Rocketeer!!! In fact, it was a trick question!!! You got it perfecto!!
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I've got one... Car Care Center ;)
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What was usually found on Center Street at the Magic Kingdom during the holiday season?
A christmas tree?
It was more than one tree, Laura!
Okay, how about wreaths and garland hanging over Main Street?;)
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wasn't it a sleigh for picture taking ops?
Yes Brian, there were sleighs set up for picture taking, but there was also Donald's Christmas Tree Lot. You're up!
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Highlighting Featured Buildings – Shape, Detail and Contrast
Cities and buildings come up a lot in questions. I'll put together a software specific tutorial on buildings, but today I'm just going to go through my philosophy when illustrating a featured building like a castle or a temple. The process is the same, regardless of software. In this case – ballpoint pen on sketchbook paper.
New Map Pack – The Iconic Town
The Free City of Braavos
Braavos is the second of the two cities to get a full map work up in the Lands of Ice and Fire (the other, of course, being King's Landing). It's also a city that was previously uncharted before this map – so I got to play in a wonderful sandbox whilst creating this map.
If you're following the TV series, don't worry – Braavos will become a major player in the plot in the future. For now, you can happily ignore much of this, but be warned – there are spoilers (and lots of detail shots of the city) in what follows. Continue reading
Drawing Buildings with Dynamic Brushes
Earlier in the week I posted a tutorial on how to draw buildings with the pen tool. But sometimes drawing each building just takes too long. For whole cities, you probably want a quick way to lay in whole blocks of buildings. Photoshop can help – using dynamic brushes. Continue reading
Lands of Ice and Fire Video from Random House
I ran across this video from Random House the other day. It's the best preview I've seen out there of the maps I illustrated of the world of Game of Thrones.
Also, everything should be narrated by this guy. He could make the opening of the humblest letter sound Epic.
City Design Walkthrough
This isn't strictly a tutorial, but rather a step by step for a recent city map. I've been doing some city design recently for Rhune: Dawn of Twilight, and got the okay from Jaye Sonia to post some work in progress shots.
City Mapping Made Easy
Today Profantasy released my new fantasy city map style for Campaign Cartographer as their March Annual style. You can check out the full details here. The style contains 15 different house shapes, each with a range of colours and roofing, 12 different textures, and a bunch of miscellaneous extras from city walls and turrets to piers and trees.
I'm especially pleased with how the city walls and turrets came out. They can work as city walls, the walls on a compound, or even the structure in a full blown castle. Check out the full set, and the other example images.
A Week of Mapping Tips – City Icons, Mountains and Aged Paper
Last year I started a series of quick mapping tips, meant to be read over lunch, that would cover a series of different questions. These are posted daily to my Google+ and Facebook pages. Rather than post them up everyday on here, I've opted to collate them on a weekly basis and plan to post these up on Saturday mornings for easy reading over the weekend. This week it's City Map icons, mountains and creating aged paper map handouts. Continue reading
A Quick City Map Tutorial
Today I'm covering a quick way to layout a city and make it look pretty and easy to read. As with the previous post, this originally appeared on my G+ and facebook pages.
The challenge with a city map is to lay out information on districts of the city as well as specific locations. The two can easily get confused, especially if you have a very detailed texture showing roofs and individual buildings. In this style I'm focusing on just showing the different districts. Individual locations of interest can then be placed on top by using icons, or something more elaborate.
1. Lay in the roads.
Here I've used a fixed width round brush, with a slightly wider width for main roads than minor roads. I've also used Photoshop's layer styles to give the roads a dark outer glow to make it easier to read them. They're white on a light background, but that won't be an issue for long.
2. Define the city blocks
Here I've use the magic wand to select all the negative space where the city blocks are going to be. You can also use Select Pixels and then Invert Selection in photoshop. I've then shrunk the selection by 3px (though that depends on the resolution of your file of choice). The selection is then filled with black and this layer is set to overlay. I've also given the layer a layer style which is an internal stroke set to colour burn at 70% opacity. The result is that we can see all the city blocks, and the roads are visible as the negative space between the city blocks.
3. Delineate the different districts
Again we use the magic wand tool to get the selection of the city blocks in a specific district (you can also just get the selection by using the magic wand on the layer from step 2). Now, with one layer and one selection for each of the district, fill with the patter of your choice. Here I've used a striped pattern. I've set the stripes to a colour and used a combination of overlay and colour burn layer modes to create the effect.
Voila! An easy to read city map with clearly differentiated districts – all in less time than it takes to eat lunch. As ever, let me know if there are any questions in the comments section, or let me know if there are topics you'd like to see covered.


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I happen to love the taste of fresh mangoes on their own (a combination of peaches and cream all in one fruit, I think). But as my husband rightly points out, you very often find the mango has ripened beyond the point where it can be decently served as a fruit. So, on those occasions, this is what he does with them.
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Slice the mango in half lengthways around the stone and pull the two halves apart.
With mangoes the flesh does tend to cling hard to the stone, but the beauty of this recipe is that is doesn't matter. Pull the two halves apart then, using a teaspoon, scrape all the orange flesh out of the two shells into a nylon sieve.
Then scrape off any flesh left clinging to the stone, too.
Set the sieve over a bowl then take a wooden spoon and press all the fruit through the sieve until all the purée is in the bowl and only any fibrous bits left in the sieve.
Then, using an electric whisk, whip the cream until thickened. Stir the sugar into the mango purée then, with a metal spoon, fold the purée into the cream.
Pour the whole lot into a stemmed glass, cover the glass with clingfilm then leave the fool to chill in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
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They list the Stockton shooting, and Columbine as involving 'assault weapons'. Since these occured while the ban was in force does that not mean the ban is useless.
Res ipsa loquitur.
Well, yes, and so were the Ten Commandments. Back to Mt. Sinai and back to the drawing board.
The cartoon mentions AK-47s and UZIs. These are fully automatic machine guns. The 1934 National Firearms Act makes these weapons illegal. They are illegal today without the assualt weapon ban in place. Gun control opponents need to learn their guns and the laws. It is hard for me to support a group that does not even understand what they are banning.
Also in regards to the cartoons attempt to implicate Bush for the assualt weapons ban going away, did Senator Kerry propose legislation to continue the ban?
FYI, BBC report on Kerry's position on assault weapons.
That was the funniest thing I have read in ages. I am sitting at the reference desk giggling.
So much for a nice quiet library.
The cartoon is cute, but either erroneous or dishonest. Just to confirm what Bibliofuture noted, the rifles noted in the background of the pictures of Mullah Omar and Osama are without doubt fully-automatic (and hence "true") assault rifles. These are illegal in the U.S. for anyone not holding a Class III Federal Firearms License (and that excludes most gun dealers, much less private citizens).
In the interest of balance, I thought I would offer links to some Flash animation from a different perspective--not as witty as the Fiore cartoon, but perhaps edifying and amusing nonetheless.
I think it is important to ask about the reasoning behind any legislation or government regulation. If no good reason for a law or rule can be adduced, that law or rule should be abandoned. I am still waiting to hear a cogent argument for the assault weapons ban. It has not proved to reduce crime or deaths and injuries involving firearms. Since it brings no benefit of this sort, the only reason I can see for it is that "it is a step in the right direction," namely in the direction of banning all private ownership of firearms. Perhaps there is some other reason for promoting that law, but I don't see it.
birdie, I am completely sincere when I say this: I want to understand your reasons for favoring this law. I am not baiting you. I am not trying to convince you of the rightness of my position (though if as a by-product I do convince you, then, well, great ;-). You aren't obligated to give me a reason, either. But I do hope someone will help me understand what benefit the law confers. If you do see it simply as "a step in the right direction", then please say so forthrightly. I don't own an assault weapon under the definition of that law, but if I did, I would use it if necessary to defend your right to your opinion :-)
Not illegal, just a pain in the arse to get. Clinton raised the fee for a class III FFL ( the kind needed for an automatic weapon).
The application for a NFA classified weapon (Naional Firearm Act of 1934) is a pain in the neck,you have to meet all the other requirement for owning a gun and then get the police chief to sign your form, submit fingerprints and photos, prove you are not under indictment or nuts, pay $200 per weapon.
So no, I don't own any automatic weapons. But then again if I can't get you with the first few shots then I shouldn't be using a gun.
Thank you Chuck B for defending my right to my opinion (not at the point of a gun please).
I am in favor of the most COMPREHENSIVE assault weapons ban possible (which the recently lapsed bill was not) to keep those weapons out of the hands of those who would use them for their own destructive purposes...not in self-defense or in warfare. The police (who uphold the laws that we pass) want them banned too. They should have the support of the citizens they protect.
The gun lobby (NRA) is historically so well entrenched in this country; chances are that their aims and goals will never be defeated. Our country, presumably the leader of the free world, has the absolutely worst record in the world regarding gun violence, homicide and suicide by guns...some of them assault weapons.
It is difficult to find up to date statistics and information comparing and contrasting gun violence rates from country to country (those studies are not well funded as compared to the NRA studies), but here's some background:
If LISNews readers want to contribute some additional sources, it would be appreciated.
Chuck, you know and I know that the gun manufacturers and retailers are deleriously happy that the assault weapons ban has lapsed. They're thrilled to be able to send their wares out to the gun shows and the gun shops, internet dealers and chain store retailers...they want to make a buck doing what they do best. Many of them don't even care if their income is legal....or illegal. Hey, it's a living.


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Students and Faculty Begin Rotaract Chapter at Anderson University
The faculty, staff, administration and students of Anderson University are pleased to announce the establishment of the University Chapter of the Rotaract Club. This Rotaract was founded with 19 student members and membership is continuing to grow week-by-week. The first meeting for the Anderson University Rotaract was held on August 26th, 2011 and drew great interest from students in both membership and leadership roles in Rotaract.
The group has already established a list of projects, community service events, and fundraising ideas for the upcoming year. The first project that that the AU Rotaract will take on is an Anderson Area Event with the local Rotary titled Child's Play. Rotaract members will read children's books to adults in an effort to raise funds for Children's Literacy and Books for local youth.
"The AU Rotaract Club is off to a great start! We have had a tremendous outreach from the three local area Rotary Clubs in Anderson," said Rotaract President and senior accounting student Danielle Atkinson. "I look forward to partnering with these groups to better our community and state."
Looking ahead, the officers and advisors of AU Rotaract hope that by joining this newly-formed organization, students will gain teamwork and leadership skills through community service.
Dr. Danny Parker, Provost of the University and Rotarian himself commented on the newly-formed Rotaract by stating, "Rotary International's motto of 'Service Above Self' reflects the irreplaceable value of the commitments of citizens around the globe who regularly go beyond their normal professional occupations and personal obligations to do all they can to improve their communities and the lives of those who live within them. The volunteer spirit of Rotarians sets an admirable standard for community service and for work toward the overall betterment of mankind. Anderson University has a long-standing commitment to our community and to service to its citizens. Our students perform thousands of hours of community service each year, and our institutional values are built upon the foundation of spiritual servant leadership. Institutional support and commitment for a campus Rotaract Club is entirely in keeping with the long-standing tradition of service by the students, faculty and staff of Anderson University. We are deeply proud of our students. We are sincerely delighted to witness their interest and initiative in creation of a campus Rotaract Club. We are and will be supportive of the work of the Anderson University Rotaract Club as it contributes the service of its members to the improvement of our community, and ultimately to the betterment of mankind."
Questions may be sent to Danielle Atkinson – email@example.com. If you are interested in supporting the AU Rotaract Club, donations may be made to the address below:
Anderson University
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316 Boulevard #1176
Anderson, SC 29621
Anderson University is a selective comprehensive university offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Anderson is ranked in the Top Tier of US News and World Report's America's Best Colleges and is on that publication's list of the 46 "Up & Coming" universities in America (#1 in The South). It is also ranked as one of America's "100 Best College Buys."


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Heirloom Linens is proud to offer what we think might just be
the best night's sleep since you were a baby...
One of the hottest trends in mattresses of late has been the introduction of Latex Mattresses. Latex has become a real buzzword in the industry and virtually all manufacturers of beds are now offering their versions. Initially mattresses were offered with a Latex component, usually the topper layer but it's now common for traditional innerspring mattresses being replaced with latex.
I firstly want to mention that Heirloom Linens does NOT sell conventional or what I will call coil spring or innerspring mattresses. We don't sell them because there is a proliferation of mattress stores that will offer you a large selection and varied price range of these mattresses. We carry a 100% natural Dunlop Latex mattresses primarily because our largest supplier of wool duvets and pillows has been researching and perfecting their line of Latex mattresses for several years. I will go so far as to say that the owner of SnugSleep has done little else outside of mattress research and refinement for almost as long as I have known him. His current line of SnugSleep Latex Gold mattresses are the culmination of his 30 years of work.
Why the interest in Latex you might ask? One of the concerns many voice is wanting their mattress to be "green" and they don't want products that off- gas, within their homes and bedrooms. Others comment that they want a natural product, one that is anti-bacterial, hypo-allergenic and offers anti-dust mite properties. Still another concern is that many mattresses do not offer any spinal alignment for side sleepers due simply to the fact that the mattresses are too firm. Many of us are side sleepers, at least for a portion of the night. If you could see the "spinal alignment" on a side sleeper, sleeping on the conventional mattress, it's clear that not only is there virtually no spinal alignment, they are in fact supporting most of their body weight on their shoulder, hip and knees. In addition, improper support from a pillow that isn't matched to their sleeping style and mattress contributes to their sleep issues.
Despite the hype surrounding Latex mattresses, they are in fact an excellent choice for those seeking a greener alternative and an effective choice for those with chemical or allergy concerns. For those of you simply unable to get a good night's sleep or pain issues not solved with a conventional bed, latex may very well be the product you need.
Is all latex the same? Absolutely not!! Many latex mattresses are not an all natural Latex product. During World War II, synthetic latex was created to offset the shortage of natural latex. As a result, products labeled as being Latex can be natural or synthetic, making it difficult for the consumer. A natural Latex rubber is considered the "gold standard" in Latex mattresses so make that your first choice when it comes to mattress selection.
The other big difference between natural and synthetic is that natural Latex doesn't sleep hot. The heat has been the number one concern of any of our customers that have a synthetic Latex mattress. They are looking for ways to "cool it down". Something that can be difficult and expensive to solve once you own the mattress. It's interesting that one company in particular that offers a synthetic version, have now introduced a "Thermo" model that sleeps cooler. If the hot sleep from synthetic mattresses was not the issue they claimed previously, then why the new model introduction to eliminate a complaint that they say was never an issue in the first place?
All 100% natural Latex Gold mattresses by SnugSleep are built to provide a safe, healthy, and long lasting sleeping environment. SnugSleep's multi layer mattresses are built to provide custom support and comfort layer by layer for each sleeper. Ranging from the basic 6" block regular mattress to the supreme 10" multi layer mattress (5/6 layers of latex), all Latex Gold mattresses by SnugSleep offer:
SnugSleep Latex Gold is available in 4 densities (firmness levels – Ultra Soft, Soft, Medium and Firm) and comes in 1", 2", 3" or 6" layers. Latex Gold mattresses come in 6", 8" or 10" depths.
A multi layer mattress provides the optimum in customized support and comfort, and allows for future customer adjustment if support needs change (i.e. pregnancy). For example an 8" mattress made up of 4 x 2" layers of Latex Gold, will provide more comfort and individualized support than a 6" block with a 2" topper.
Your age, weight, shape, possible medical problems as well as personal preferences will help determine which Latex Gold mattress is correct for you. From the 6" basic to the 10" Supreme, with Latex Gold you are assured of a safe and healthy sleeping environment.
Your SnugSleep Latex Gold mattress can be customized after purchase. The organic cotton cover can be unzipped and the various density layers can be restacked bringing the firmer layers closer to the top of the mattress if it's too soft or restacking the softer layers closer to the top of the mattress if it's too firm. Secondly, Double, Queen and King versions offer custom support for each sleeper. Each side of these mattresses can be configured to your own weight, height, shape and possible medical problems, so the mattress is custom made for each sleeper.
Donan Marketing Corporation's limited warranty on their 100% Natural Latex Gold mattresses is for a period of 20 years from date of purchase by the original purchaser. The first 10 year period is non-prorated, and the second 10 year period is prorated as per the terms and conditions set out below.
1. Warranty applies to original purchaser only with original proof of purchase from an
authorized Latex Gold dealer.
2. Warranty is valid only if the Latex Gold mattress is supported by:
a. a fixed platform bed
b. a solid wood slat base with slats no further apart than 1 ½"
3. Warranty work will not be undertaken if the mattress is in an unsanitary condition or
when the product failure is due to a cause other than defective workmanship or materials.
4. Transportation costs for warranty repairs are not covered by Donan Marketing Corporation.
5. Latex Gold mattresses found to be defective due to faulty workmanship or structural
defects during the first 10 year warranty period will be replaced or repaired at Donan
Marketing Corporation's option.
6. Any such defects that occur during the second 10 year period will be repaired at a cost
to the purchaser, or the mattress will be replaced at a pro-rated charge depending on the year of replacement. (i.e. during the 11th year the replacement cost would be 50% of the original purchase price, the 12th year 55% of the OPP, and the 19th year 95% of the OPP).
1. Mattress Cover - defects in stitching or inherent flaws in the material
2. Latex Mattress Core - sagging or material breakdown *
1. Normal body impressions (1 ½ " or less) in the top wool comfort layer **
2. Comfort preference
3. Stains, soiling or burns
4. Damage due to abuse or negligence
S. Product sold for commercial use
* As a 100% natural biodegradable product, Latex Gold should not be exposed to ultra-violet light (i.e. sunlight) and any damage caused by such exposure is not covered by this warranty.
** Body impressions in the top wool comfort layer of Latex Gold mattresses are normal and indicate the comfort layer is conforming to the natural contours of the body. Impressions up to 1 ½" can be expected and do not indicate mattress core failure.
In addition to their extensive line of SnugSleep Latex Gold mattresses, they have recently introduced a "budget line" they call the SnugSleep Composite mattress. These offer the same quality and product as their Latex Gold line, but these do not have the customization for different degrees of firmness nor the ability to tailor each side of the mattress to each sleep partner. They also do not have the wool layer on top of the latex and underneath the mattress cover.
The 6" Composite mattress offers a 1" Soft layer, followed by 4 separate 1" Medium layer and is finished with another 1" Soft layer. The 8" Composite mattress offers the same 1" Soft layer, 4 separate 1" Medium layers and a 1" Soft layer on top, but this version also has a 2" topper that you can select as Ultra Soft, Soft, Medium or Firm.
This lack of customization for these Composite mattresses is reflected in their lower prices.
What is Latex Gold rubber?
2. not genuine; insincere; synthetic compression.
3. a synthetic substance or material. Definition of 'natural': Natural adj. 1. of, existing in. or produced by nature: natural.
2. as is normal or to be expected.
3. being so through innate qualities: genuine or spontaneous.
4. made from organic material; not synthetic: a natural fibre like cotton. The differences! Natural Latex Gold rubber has high resilience and strong elongation properties which help to enhance the performance over a long period of time. Foams made from synthetic latex do not have these properties to the same degree, therefore also minimising the cost. Natural is very low on non-rubbers whereas synthetic has about 5% nonrubber in the form of soap which is washed out in the manufacturing process. At New Zealand Foam Latex we have a clear philosophy regarding synthetic rubber and that is "We don't and won't use petro-chemical materials in our rubber". How long will it last? Direct ultra-violet light is often the cause of rubber perishing, but because the rubber is covered with a mattress fabric in all our applications, latex Gold will not break down. Latex Gold has the capacity to withstand hard wear without collapsing or losing its shape. Does Latex Gold get damp? On average. a sleeper loses one pint (400 millilitres) of water each night Latex Gold does not absorb dampness from the atmosphere and because air circulates continually through the rubber, moisture is dissipated. Does Latex Gold rubber get hot? Latex Gold rubber is very porous and as the rubber is compressed and released. air is circulated around the material. The pin core construction promotes the flow of air through the matlress. The reputation that rubber has for being 'hot' has been in connection with impermeable surfaces such as groundsheets, airbeds, etc. as these are made up with an unbroken solid surface that does not breathe and as such, cannot be compared. Does Latex Gold have harmful chemicals in it? Latex Gold is non-toxic and environmentally safe. Our production staff are not required to take any special precautions when handing ingredients during the manufacturing process. Why is it germ, moth and vermin resistant? Latex Gold is by nature aseptic and repels germs. It is also moth and vermin resistant. As a result latex rubber is widely used in hospitals. Does Latex Gold give a healthier sleep? As well as its hygienic properties. Latex Gold is denser than synthetic rubber and it retains its shape and cushioning properties. The consistent resilience uniformly supports the sleeper while the softness provides overall comfort Latex Gold is quick to recover its original shape and any motion disturbance caused by tossing and turning is absorbed rather than being transferred from one sleeping partner to another. Is Latex Gold healthier? Specially moulded to breathe more freely and contour to your body shape. Latex Gold supports your body uniformly, yet yields to the extra pressure and shape of your hips and shoulders, providing correct 'spine in line' support. Natural latex has the highest natural bacteriostatic and antibacterial properties. unmatched by any other polyurethane or synthetic foam. Does it help asthma and hay fever sufferers? Sufferers from asthma and hay fever are often dstressed by the presence of feathers, down or dust. Latex Gold is dustless and has nothing to disintegrate to form irritating particles in the air. Is Latex Gold expensive? Nothing is more expensive than a mattress that loses its original comfort in a short period of time or requires constant attention. Latex Gold is practically indestructible, and with correct usage, will last indefinitely and promote good health, all for a moderate initial cost It therefore represents the highest value for money in the truest sense of the word. What is the best base to use with a Latex Gold mattress? For a Latex Gold mattress, the main essentials are a base that permits the mattress to ventilate itself and one that does not sag. Any good box spring base or slatted wooden base that conforms to these requirements is suitable. Has it been proven? Latex Gold is highly resilient and extremely durable and has been manufactured for over 50 years. It is not uncommon to replace the cover of a mattress that is over 30 years old and find that the rubber is still in good condition. Latex Gold - a healthier sleep at last!


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SB-861 is a heartless bill trying to ban the breeding of dangerous dogs. But how can you breed something dangerous if agression is an acquired emotion True it may be in an animals nature to fight or hunt, but that is a risk you take in owning any animal! What's next banning the breeding of snakes, or cats You can not have a dangerous dog unless it has been taught to be a dangerous pet. I myself own two pit bulls and they are very sweet dogs, that have never fought or harmed another animal! So why break up families because of someone else's opinion of what "dangerous" is Do your part to save your pet, fight SB-861 before it's too late.
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text: | More Community Stars namedMarch 17, 2010 - Frank RobinsonIt was another beautiful banquet honoring a group of people who do so much for the community. The ninth annual banquet and awards ceremony sponsored by the Tribune Chronicle and the Trumbull-Mercer Chapter of the American Red Cross was held Tuesday evening. A dozen people were honored at th Packard Music Hall for going above and beyond the norm when it comes to helping their communities. I just want to give a personal congratulations to the people chosen as this year's Community Stars: James Noyes, Katie Watson, Ann and Jim Townley, Don Strock and David J. Kostalansky, Julie Vugrinovich, Earl Parthemer, Barbara Busko, Mary Busko, Ben Rhoads and Terrill Harvey. I have been to every banquet. It's always a wonderful event. At times, you can look around while someone is being honored and see someone in the audience discreetly wiping a little tear. Or you might see someone whispering in someone's ear, and you know they are saying something nice about the person being honored. The one overwhelming theme of each year's event is how humble the honorees are. Many are a little shy. Others, not so much. But each and every one of them doesn't think he or she should be honored. They usually say something like, "I am honored to have been chosen for this award," but then go on to say they just do for their community what they think they should be doing, That simple philosophy is what makes Community Star winners so great. We're already accepting nominations for next year's event. You can get one by contacting me email@example.com or the main organizer of the event, Sue Shafer, at firstname.lastname@example.com Again, congratulations to all the honorees selected as this year's Stars -- and all the past winners. Article CommentsNo comments posted for this article. Post a Comment | |