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Alia Bhatt says that "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" remake plans have not been finalized yet.
Earlier it was reported that actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt had said that she would like to cast her sister Alia Bhatt opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" remake.
"She had just mentioned that if she would ever want to make the film, she would want it with me. Nothing is going to happen and if it happens then it's great," she told IANS in a group interaction.
The 1991 romantic comedy was directed by Alia and Pooja's father, Mahesh Bhatt. Pooja had teamed up with Aamir Khan in the hit movie.
Meanwhile, Alia is set to enter Bollywood with Karan Johar's romantic comedy "Student Of The Year".
The actress will be seen opposite newcomers Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan and says she shares a wonderful rapport with her co-stars.
"I am very fond of them. I have learned a lot from them. Both of them are so different. Varun is more lively while Siddharth is more sombre," she said.
And of course, the 19-year-old would love to be a part of her father's banner - Vishesh Fillms.
"It depends on the role. I don't want to lock myself to a particular genre. If the director feels that I can carry it off, then why not," she said.
"I don't want to confide myself to a particular slot. If I see something which I feel that I will be able to pull it off, I would go for it," she added.
Other directors on her wish list are Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar Hirani.
"Student of the Year" is set to hit theatres Oct 19.
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i love dil hai ke manta nahin ! but i don't think anyone can top aamir khans brilliant po-trail of raghu jetley ! remake with aamir khan plz x
So the sister is going to be in the film. Play the same role as her sister did. Alia kind of looks like Pooja. There is no point of a remake I mean there is nothing wrong with the original film. So many films are being remaked but if this film was made in the 70s or 80s then it would be different to remake it as it would be really old but it was made in 1991 so there's no point of remake. I have seen this film and there would be no point watching the remake as I know what happens. Also just found out that Pooja and Alia are step sisters and Emraan Hashmi is their cousin.
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Alia Bhatt seems like another waste of Bollywood so far I've seen her in SOTY promos and songs.
eeer dil hai ke maanta nahin itself is a remake of an old movie It Happened One Night, so I don't think it is a wise idea
No! I love Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin, please don't ruin it with a remake, although I don't have any doubts with Ranbir Kapoor stepping into Aamir Khan's role but honestly I wouldn't want it any other way.
There's nothing better than watching a classic movie such as this on a 'rainy day', it's perfect, don't try to put this movie and it's fab music in the shadow of a modern version, please.
She looks average , nothing special compared to Pooja bhat when she was her age ! Anyways if there is a remake "galyan sakli sonachi" should defenitly be in it !
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PCRM Announces Dissection Alternatives Award Winners
Kara Hairston, a sixth-grader at Belzer Middle School in Indianapolis, Ind., objected to dissecting animals in her science class. Through her own research, Kara found out that the frogs used in her school's dissections were taken from the wild. She voiced her concerns to her teacher and principal, but she did not stop there. Kara went to the school board with a letter and a presentation, and her school is now planning to purchase nonanimal models to replace all dissection.
Ann Smart has taught biology at Cabrini High School in Covington, La., for 30 years, and her lesson plans always teach students to respect all life. More than 15 years ago, Ann stopped using dissection in her classroom when she realized that not only does dissection promote a disrespect for life, but many students cannot even identify the organs or systems after they dissect an animal. Thanks to Ann, Cabrini High School has completely replaced dissection with nonanimal teaching methods, including videos, diagrams, models, and computer programs.
Both Cut Above Dissection Alternatives award winners will receive $2,000, including $1,000 for the winner and $1,000 for each of their schools. Thank you to all who submitted nominations and to all students and educators who work to replace dissection with nonanimal alternatives. To find out more about dissection and what you can do to help your local schools move to nonanimal teaching methods, please visit DissectionAlternatives.org.

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Does anyone know how to keep ice cubes from sticking in plastic trays? Hd to get a few and always a few of the cubes stick and I just about damage the trays tring to get them out.
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how to rem ice from trays
all you have to do is dip the bottom of the trays in hot water a couple of seconds and it will release immediately the same for jello molds


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How to Dress for Success
In an era when CEOs sport jeans and hoodies, it's hard to know how to dress for your job. Real Simple asked professionals in a range of industries to reveal what they think about your 9-to-5 style—and what it means for your climb up the ladder.
Dress = Success?
Anyone who owns a power outfit knows that the right clothes can be a big confidence booster. There's even proof: In a 2012 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, subjects who donned doctors' lab coats scored higher on attention-related tasks than did those who did not. And while an employer should really be focused on your brilliant ideas, it helps to have the whole package. According to a survey of business leaders published this year by the Center of Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania, two-thirds said that when it comes to getting ahead, image makes a major impact. Curious how your work look measures up? Real Simple consulted human-resources professionals, executive coaches, and style experts for the new office-wear do's (flashy colors!) and don'ts (flashing skin!).
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The Oberoi Hotel, Delhi
The hotel reflects the harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. It's exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make it amongst the most desired hotels in Delhi. The Oberoi offers an exciting range of dining options including a celebrated all day dining restaurant offering the best in world cuisine and an Italian fine dining restaurant. Unrivalled in meticulous appointments and refined design details, it excels with modern technology.
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Rated amongst the leading resorts in the world, the hotel is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the hotel offers the sheer luxury and grandeur enriched by the royal service which creates an exclusive and unforgettable experience.
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Being amongst the most preferred luxury hotels in India, the distinctive character of The Oberoi Rajvilas revives the gracious lifestyles of India's legendary Rajput princes. Located in 32 acres of beautiful gardens, pools and fountains, the hotel is an oasis of elegance and luxury and highlights the fine craftsmanship and detail that distinguishes the hotel. At The Oberoi Rajvilas, a soothing blend of warm, effortless service and harmonious spaces make you feel royally special.
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Trident Hotel offers business as well as an exotic lifetime experience. The award winning facilities encompass all your expectations and demands and take care of each and every detail. You will get to discover the cultural heritage and diversity of India while the hotel staff makes your stay a memorable one.
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Situated at Chaura Maidan, Shimla, 7000 feet up in the Himalayas, The Oberoi Cecil is a Grand Heritage Hotel with over 100 years of lineage. The hotel ambience exudes the sheer celebration of elegance and grace of the Colonial. The original wood floors, period furniture, and an inviting ambience enhance the value of the place. Built around a beautiful atrium, the rooms offer impressive views of the mountains and valleys. The Oberoi Cecil is a perfect base from which to explore the spectacular cedar forests and ancient monasteries of this world famous destination


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The Queen Latifah Show: Behind the scenes
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Brighten up your sofa, chair or bed with Ferm Living's Raindrops Pillow. Generally, raindrops have a way of making a day feel gloomy. However, the vivid neon raindrops featured on this organic cotton canvas pillow give you something to smile about regardless of the weather. The back of the pillow features red and white stripes. Filled with feather and down, you'll appreciate the way this pillow feels even on the stormiest of days. It's hard to have raindrops without clouds. Compliment your Raindrops Pillow with the Cloud Pillow.
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Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this classic tragedy of politics and war, honor and love—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: • an original Introduction to Troilus and Cressida• incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work• commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers• photographs of key RSC productions• an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.
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CM Zeriyah Answers Questions About The Hearthstone Open Beta
The Hearthstone Open Beta… Where is it already?
There have been a lot of questions regarding the Hearthstone open beta, particularly when it will happen and why it hasn't happened already. Since the public beta has begun those participating haven't been restricted by an NDA and have been able to stream and talk about the game publicly. This alone, is unusual for games in closed beta and have led people to wonder if Blizzard isn't just holding out on the Hearthstone Open Beta.
Now, with Blizzard halting fansite giveaways for a bit, a member of the HearthPwn forum decided to ask about the possibility of getting open beta in the next week or two. Like many people, they are tired of waiting and ready for everyone to get into the game and get going. However, according to CM Zeriyah, we won't be seeing the Hearthstone open beta that soon.
Zeriyah popped into the thread on multiple occasions to answer questions about what we can expect in regard to the Hearthstone beta and had this to say:
We totally understand that the community wants open beta, but the simple truth of the matter is that the game isn't quite ready for it yet. As you may have read in an earlier blog, we anticipated that we're going to have to rebalance some cards based on feedback in the closed beta, and that's certainly true. We still have the wipe ahead of us as well. So, there will still be some time between now and open beta.
Open beta will happen once we are ready for it so we can ensure the transition between closed to open beta will go as smoothly as possible for everyone.
But, what about those who think Blizzard is just holding the game back despite not needing to? It is true that this beta has functioned a bit differently with there not being an NDA to speak of. And, several people, including myself have said that the game feels more polished than any game in closed beta previously. However, while it may seem on the surface that the game is ready for an open beta run Blizzard doesn't think so.
Within the same HearthPwn thread another community member stated that he felt that Blizzard could certainly do an open beta and that they are choosing not to for their own nefarious purposes. Zeriyah replied to his concerns as well stating the following:
Are we capable of open beta? Capable isn't quite the word that is appropriate here. Are we ready for the open beta right now? The answer to that question is no. We have balance changes and other features to implement before going into open beta, as well as other things on the back end to ensure a smooth transition between beta phases.
It doesn't make a lot of sense to assume that we are not releasing open beta simply because we don't want to. We want to! And we will, when it is ready – When we are happy with balance, when we are happy with features and functionality, when the bugs have been shooed off and the medals have ample place to be hung.
So, for now, it seems we still have a bit of a wait before the Hearthstone open beta will hit. I know… I know… But… All of that said, it could land sooner than many of us are thinking it will. Zeriyah has given us the list of what they're needing to get done before it happens. And they have more than a few things they're looking at getting just right.
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Be a part of the excitement in the Oakland Museum of California's new Gallery of California Natural Sciences, opening May 31, 2013. Come to an Open House on Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 to 1:00 to find out more about this unique opportunity.
Volunteers are being recruited to lead tours for school groups (week days) and adults and families (weekends) in the new Gallery of California Natural Sciences. Training begins Monday, March 4, 2013 and continues every Monday afternoon for 13 months, through April 14 , 2014, with a summer recess and holiday breaks. There is a $150 fee for the training. For more information or to request an application, please call the Docent Center at 510-318-8470 or see the website: museumca.org.
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Laura Birns is well-known for her evocative and playful color palettes; award-winning, eco-friendly interior designs; unique furniture collections; and innovative use of sustainable materials. Her commitment to the environment drives her overall design concepts as well as her incorporation of renewable, inert and recycled materials.
Birns began allowing nature to inspire her color palette in the 1970s, when she was a painter. Her inspiration deepened exponentially when she purchased a book of black-and-white photography of botanical plants. While it seems a contradiction to say that black-and-white photographs of magnified leaves and trees inspired color, Birns explains it this way: The photographs made her look beyond the obvious (the green hue of a leaf) to what was underneath (the texture, shape and elements of a leaf). This deeper, more microscopic look at plants caused Birns to see all of nature differently: to really look at its structure, its bones – to find its genetic color code.
The trick for Birns is bringing nature's details indoors and balancing them within the confines of the space she's working on.
When designers and artists turn to nature for color and design inspiration, Birns urges them to look beyond the solidity of natural forms. Take a tree, for example. It's easy to see the obvious details: black trunk, brown branches, green leaves. However, a closer inspection reveals that the color of the tree's ridged bark is really a mottled pattern of blacks, browns, rusts and reds. The leaves and stems are not just green, but many shades of green, with flecks of pink, purple, yellow and orange. And there's movement and sound. The limbs of the tree dance and click as the wind whistles through the leaves.
"If you always think in terms of black and white, that's what you'll get," says Birns. "If you look at a burnt forest and see only the char of black, gray and brown, you'll be depressed, not inspired. But if you look more closely, you'll see the soft, chartreuse fringe of new growth emerging from between the blackened stumps. You'll be inspired and awed by nature's power of renewal."
Birns' Tips for Natural Inspiration
- Look out your window. Even if you live in an apartment with a window facing another building, you can see nature's colors. How does the sun cast light over the wall? How does it glint off metal? Absorb into wood? How does a vine or tiny sprig survive in the confines of concrete and mortar?
- Keep track of your inspirations. As Birns creates designs for clients, be it a grand mansion in the city's center or a cozy bungalow on the beach, she writes down what she does. She repeatedly refers back to her journal for inspiration on new assignments.
- Collect things. Collect small items that bring you joy. Whole or in pieces, these small gems inspire over and over again. Stones, beach pebbles, pressed flowers, sea shells, pretty woods, rusted metal. Small pieces can ignite a storm of possibilities for color palettes.
- Change with the seasons. "Space is canvas. It is changeable," Birns says. Just like nature, our moods and emotions change with the seasons, so why shouldn't our spaces?
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Hi all,
Just to let you know, there are a few side effects to taking large amounts of 5htp and SamE. First off, 5htp is actually used as a weight loss aid as it suppresses the appetite. It also causes nausea and diarrhea, as does SamE. it is probably not necessary to take both, as it could increase the chance of side effects. Throw in a few thousand mgs of vitamin C and you'll be in the bathroom all day, which is not what you need when going through WDs. Just FYI, be careful not to overdo these.


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American has had a pretty mild winter so far, however it's still cold enough to freeze lakes in Minnesota. On my recent trip there I was able to experience one of the things that makes Minnesotans great – their love of the cold weather. I admire people who live in the Northern US; they have winter 5 months of the year, yet they don't hibernate, they embrace it. That embrace comes in a multitude of forms from hockey rinks in back yards, to broom ball leagues, to ice fishing, to skiing, and snow mobiling. They love the winter so much that they even go swimming in the winter via the Polar Plunge.
The Polar Plunge is a fundraising event for the Special Olympics held all over the Northern US where people raise money for charity and take the ultimate plunge in a frozen lake. I happened to be at White Bear Lake in Minnesota for this year's event.
I bundled up in my down coat, hat, scarf, fur lined boots, and mittens and went off to photograph the chilling event. You simply walk out on the ice and watch thousands of people line up to take the ultimate, refreshing dip.
A square is cut in the ice and it is carefully manned by emergency personnel bundled up in the latest high tech gear in the water to assist in an emergency. Then people step from the warming tent and line up on the ice and plunge one by one. Some approach it with apprehension, some with gusto. Most all use the opportunity to dress up as if it were Halloween. Some of the costumes were outrageous, skimpy, and not very buoyant! Young and old participated, and no one chickened out.
I snapped pictures for an hour and then I couldn't take it any longer, I had to get inside and warm up with some hot chocolate! So, if you are upset that it's a mild winter in the US, then check out these pictures, they should give you a chill…after all, it is still winter outside!
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Brrrr! That is all.
Haha, love the photos. People will use any excuse to put on a costume! (me included)
I love these kind of events. It raises money for good causes and brings out the (good) excesses of wonderfully extroverted characters.
A group of my friends and I went skinny dipping on New Years Even back in 1997 in Northwest Michigan (Lake Michigan) and all I remember thinking was that they would find my find my body a few days later in Wisconsin and think it was the great lakes new species of whale Yes, alcohol was involved- these people seem to be stone sober. Not sure which is crazier…
Haha, I've always wanted to attend one of these! Not sure if I'd be brave enough to try it myself, but it sure looks like a fun (if cold) event!
Having grown up in good ole White Bear, I LOVE this! (although I don't think they did the Polar Plunge there when I was growing up).
That looks interesting. I definitely want one of those yellow suits, the ones the rescue people have on, if I was going to do it.
Some great pics.
YES! I discovered this article a bit late, but love it anyhow. Thanks to this bizarre winter, we will soon be plunging into REAL water much earlier than usual. Not to worry, the lakes will still be cold. Next time, I hope you take the leap!
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This weekend, cats and their owners participated in the Westminster Cat Show.
Crawford's husband Brad, who owns a pet supply company, carried two of their Selkirk Rex longhairs after a round of judging. Their cats are from the U.K. and Australia, as they explained this breed is hard to find in the U.S.
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The leasing market is awash with more banking money than the sector has seen in the past forty years, according to Air Lease's (ALC) chief executive.
"There is, by far, more banking money for high-quality lessors in the leasing market than I have ever seen in my long experience in aviation," says Steven Udvar-Házy, chairman and chief executive officer of ALC in an interview with Flightglobal.
"Even with the seven or eight European banks that have been extracted from the market this has been offset by US and Asian banks that have stepped in," says Udvar-Házy, who began his leasing career in 1973. "In fact, it is now a very stable set of affairs that is more geographically spread."
He also notes the capital markets have gained a "high-level of comfort" with lessor financings. "The capital markets like issuers that have a diverse portfolio of airline customers, not just lending to one 'singular" airline," he says. "There is less risk."
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YIELD: Makes about 2 1/2 dozen biscuits
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the texture of coarse meal. Add the buttermilk and yeast mixture and toss briskly with a fork just until the mixture forms a soft dough.
3. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and with floured hands, knead lightly for about a minute. With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out until 5/8 inch thick; then, using a well-floured 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-inch cutter, cut into rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut as before.
4. Bake in the lower third of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the biscuits are nicely puffed and pale tan on top. Serve at once with plenty of butter.
From the book A Love Affair with Southern Cooking: Recipes and Recollections by Jean Anderson. Copyright © 2007 Jean Anderson. Reprinted by permission of William Morrow Cookbooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.


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Convention bag
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Awww DH will be glad we didn't go this year. (he usually goes with me.) I think this bag would have been a little too girlie for him to carry. Keep the pics coming Lydia. Thanks so much for sharing.ReplyDelete
Oh my - that is SO cute!! Wish I could have made it to convention. The Air Force doesn't really care if I wan't to go though - what's up with that?!?! ;) Have fun Lydia!!ReplyDelete
WOOP WOOP!! Love that bag. I'm sure your wallet is on fire right now at momento mall!! Thanks for sharing what you're doing and the pics Lydia!! It's nice to live vicariously through you this week. Keep the pics comming! HAVE FUN!!ReplyDelete
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My life and career, by young star Brad Kavanagh
Last updated at 11:55, Thursday, 12 July 2012
HE'S performed in front of the Queen and Michael Jackson, been nominated for awards alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Matt Smith and Robert Pattinson, and he's even enjoyed Sunday lunch at Sir Elton John's home. Not bad for a lad from Cleator Moor.
Brad Kavanagh has crammed a lifetime's worth of memorable experiences into his 19 years; rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers, attending glitzy LA award ceremonies, and entertaining millions around the world on stage and screen.
And speaking to The Whitehaven News during a rare break in his filming schedule for his current project – Nickelodeon's House of Anubis – Brad would describe his journey from Whitehaven Theatre of Youth to becoming a children's television favourite, via a starring role in Billy Elliot on London's West End stage, as "a bit of a mad one".
"If you told me when I was growing up that all this would have happened to me, then there's no way I would have believed it," says Brad.
"There's been so many times I've had to pinch myself; I've been so lucky. But it's been cool at the same time."
Originally from Cleator Moor, Brad and his family moved to Whitehaven when he was young. He would sing to himself around the house which prompted his mum to take him to singing lessons.
"I went to local teacher Mandy Norman when I was six, and she taught me all my singing basics, as well as verse-speaking, pacing, elocution.
"I was also given extra lessons by Baxter Shaw, who was a vocal genius. He gave me my passion."
Brad competed in music festivals at Whitehaven, Workington and Carlisle from an early age, and having joined Whitehaven Theatre of Youth, he was given his first starring role in a production of Joseph at St James' Church.
"I loved it all; singing, acting, performing. It was all I wanted to do."
A life-changing opportunity arose for Brad when, aged only 10, he responded to a call for auditions for a new musical that was in the pipeline based on the smash hit 2000 film, Billy Elliot.
"The auditions were in Newcastle and I thought I would just go for the experience. It was the first time I had ever auditioned, so there's no way I thought I'd get anywhere."
He was wrong. The producers from Working Title were impressed with Brad and shortlisted him for the part of Michael, Billy's quirky best mate.
The shortlisted kids were given six months to prepare for the final auditions and Brad, who admits to having "two left feet", used the time to take dance classes in Penrith, alongside weekly acting and singing lessons in Leeds.
The gruelling schedule culminated in a weekend-long final audition in London.
"It was a crazy audition; we were put through some really tough routines.
"Michael, the character I was going for, is a bit of an oddball so we had to bring our own interpretations to the part. In one example, we were given a phonebook and told to do something creative with it; some jumped up and down on it, and others ran around, so I just started to go mad and tear pages from it and I threw them around the place.
"I thought it was a bit of a fluke that I had made it so far as the final audition, so I just went for it!"
After an agonising two-month wait, the casting director called Brad and offered him the role. So it was off to London, aged only 11, to begin the six-month rehearsal programme ahead of opening night.
"The young cast lived together in a house a Spitalfield, near Whitechapel, under the care of two housemothers," says Brad. "There were nine of us – three Billys, three Michaels and three Debbies – as we'd work on rotation as there was a limit on how often we could work due to our ages.
"It was scary moving away from home at such a young age, but it made me grow up really quickly and gave me independence that others perhaps don't get until they're a lot older. It was a real learning curve.
"It was hard not having my mam and brother there, but I did come home during my days off.
"In rehearsals, because it was a brand new show, we had to build the show from the ground up. In that sense, you could make the part your own and bring your own character to it.
"It was good fun and you were able to improvise lines that ended up in the script. I recently saw the show to mark its seventh anniversary and it's a great feeling to see that lines that I improvised all those years ago are still in the show today and are being performed by other young actors."
After two months of preview shows to iron out any last-minute problems, opening night came on May 11, 2005, and Brad was chosen from the three Michaels to be in the first show at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
"It was the coolest thing ever," recalls Brad. "There was a big red carpet and loads of celebrities came. But being backstage, you didn't realise the impact until you saw the newspapers the following day and it was on all the front pages."
The day after opening night, the young cast were invited for Sunday lunch to the home of Sir Elton John, who had written the music for the show.
"He was the most generous person I have ever met. He's such a big star but didn't act like it at all. He was so humble and wanted to thank us for bringing his music to life."
But Sir Elton wasn't the only famous face Brad encountered during his West End days.
"The Queen and Michael Jackson both came and saw the show, and Michael sent a note of congratulations to us backstage. But a lot of people actually came backstage to meet us, people like Matt Damon, Liz Hurley, McFly, Rolf Harris; it was all so surreal.
"One night, I saw Matt Lucas and David Walliams in the front row, and as part of the script I had to do the 'I'm a ladiiieee' line from Little Britain, and that night I had to say it in front of David Walliams himself. Bizarre!"
But it wasn't all mixing with the stars. It was a gruelling schedule, admits Brad, with late nights and early mornings, school tuition in the shared house during the day, occasional rehearsals, and then performances eight times a week.
When Brad turned 14, after three-and-a-half years in the show, he felt that time had come to leave.
"They refreshed the cast every six months so you had to give six months' notice that you wanted to leave so they could get a replacement trained up.
"My voice had dropped, so it was becoming harder and harder to sing in such a high key. Plus my GCSE exams were coming up so it was the right time to call it a day. I knew it couldn't last forever."
It was back to Whitehaven for Brad, and back to St Benedict's School. Although he'd spent a year there before leaving for London, he was very much "the new kid" when he returned three years later.
"I was only 14 but I wondered what to do next..."
He immersed himself back in local theatre, but at the same time was attending auditions for film and television roles. He was one of the final two candidates for a role in a film The Talisman, to be directed by Steven Spielberg. But just before the final audition, the project was scrapped by Spielberg in favour of developing War Horse.
He was more successful however with an audition that followed for the Disney Channel and won the role of Dylan in teen comedy As The Bell Rings.
Filmed in London, Brad, then 15, combined his television work and his studies and says he will be "forever grateful" to St Benedict's School for supporting him through this period.
He was in As The Bell Rings for its second and final series, but was retained by Disney as a recurring artist, presenting and performing for the channel on a regular basis over the next two years.
And his performances caught the eye. He was nominated for a BAFTA in 2010 for Best Breakthrough Talent, and in March this year battled Messrs Pattinson, Radcliffe and Smith for Best Actor at the prestigious Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in LA, losing out to Twilight star Robert Pattinson.
"It was unbelievable to be nominated against names like that," said Brad, who combined his role as a nominee with interviewing duties for Nickelodeon and spent the awards ceremony rubbing shoulders with the likes of Colin Firth, Jim Carrey, Jack Black and One Direction.
He's in Whitehaven for a brief stay – including a show at Rosehill tomorrow (Friday) – and heads back to Liverpool afterwards for a seven-month stint to film series three of teen drama House of Anubis, where he'll be solving mysteries as nerdy Fabian. It'll be broadcast on Nickelodeon early next year.
So what does the future hold for Brad?
"I'd like to do more in America, and I've got agents in London and Los Angeles working together to hopefully make that happen.
"But what I also like to do something at home. I am always thinking about Whitehaven whenever I'm away, and I'd love to set up an academy here to create opportunities for local kids to perform and hopefully help some local talent get a big break in film or television."
Brad will be performing at Rosehill Theatre tomorrow (Friday) alongside St Bees band Shore, plus special guests Cathy and John Marcangelo and Martin Kelly. Tickets are £12 on 01946 692422.
First published at 11:08, Thursday, 12 July 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
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"From Pakistan, to L.A., to Boston," DJ Pup Dawg is one of the more powerful DJ's in hip-hop. His talent and credentials represents his monumental accomplishment, but only reflect a small portion of his personality. DJ Pup Dawg has opened up for the very talented Alicia Keys, Akon, and Common, just to name a few. He has contributed greatly in the success of two well-known radio stations (92.3 The Beat in LA and Jamn 94.5 in Boston) and worked with countless celebrities. However, don't let his resume make the impression; Pup is as humble as a puppy. His personality can be described as determined, strong-minded, hard worker, creative, adaptive, yet reliable, honest, funny, warm, and charming.
At a young age Pup began his DJ path. "At house parties, I was in charge of bringing in my tape deck to DJ from one tape deck to another." At night, he would climb into bed, portable radio hidden under his shirt (even though his mom said go straight to sleep), and tune into Magic 106. "I thought Magic 106 was the hottest station because it was named after my favorite basketball player Mr. Earvin Magic Johnson." He'd also tune in and out of K-Day, the legendary AM station that helped launch west coast hip-hop. "I used to listen to Julio G all the time, and it was because of him that I wanted to mix and host my own show". It wasn't until senior year in high school that Pup pursued mixing. "I was always looking over my friend's (Craig & Bo) shoulder to see what they were doing and would go home and practice that. I tried mimicking Julio G a lot as well, introducing songs, thinking about questions to ask artist and even trying to mix like him or at least what I heard."
In 1997 Pup's dream began. Pup landed a gig at The Sharks Club where one night Eric Cubiche, The Beat 92.3's Saturday night host, was hanging out. Eric liked the way Pup mixed and held the crowd on the dance floor. "I remember not even a week had gone by and my pager was going off, it was Eric! I was so nervous to call him back, but I did. He offered me a spot to open up for him at a few clubs around L.A." About a month later, Pup was interning for the number one radio station in Los Angeles, 92.3 The Beat, where Julio G resided.
After two years with The Beat and a year and a half with Hot in Los Angeles, Pup found himself on the east coast with WJMN in Boston (Jamn 94.5) on The Ramiro & Pebbles Morning Show. Today, Pup's resume is full of versatility. He is not only the morning show mixer, but also an on-air personality. "Of all the morning show's that I have worked with including Steve Harvey, Sinbad, Ed Lover and Dr. Dre, I consider Jamn THE BEST MORNING SHOW. This crew is like family. I love it here." In 2008, Pup met his ultimate goal in radio when he became Jamn's Music Director!
Outside of Boston radio, DJ Pup Dawg is syndicated with;
Super Radio (Syndicated on over 30 stations) ,
Cable TV's Music Choice Mixtape Channel,
Nationally Syndicated Weekend Top 30 with Ramiro on the CHR format
BET's Master Of The Mix Radio on IHeartRadio.
Reggae show on THE JOINT channel 42 on Sirius/XM once a quarter!
Also catch Pup every Saturday on "The Pregame with PupDawg" on Hot 99.1 Albany, NY
6-8pm AND on Sunday hosting Carribean Connection (Reggae show) 10pm
Friday Night Street Party on San Francisco's Wild 94.9 Every Friday Night
Friday Night on Portland, ME 104.7 "Southern Maine's Hit Music Station"
You can always catch up with Pup on his social media
Facebook search "Dj Pup Dawg"
Twitter/Instagram/Cinemagram search "DjPupDawg"
or just Google Him
A personal note from DJ Pup Dawg:
"Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to read about me and my journey. I appreciate all the support!"


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I didn't have a sim in the phones at all and never booted the phones up when taken out of the packaging. Took phone out of packaging, charged it. The first power up with power & volume button held took me straight into FTM, got the port mounted, copy qcn, run download.exe, restore qcn, phone unlocked. Flash ROM via CWM. Personally I never got the volume up TPT flash working, so I booted into the rom to do about / system update using the TPT (unarced TPT to image/ directory on sd card). This is followed by another rom flash and voila.. unlocked, repartitioned, rooted, debranded phone with A2SD preinstalled. You can then partition the SD card and put an EXT partition on it if you wish.
Just make sure you flash the OSF2 kernel after each ROM flash.
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Winter can take a toll on houseplantsHave you noticed that your skin has felt dry and itchy since the cold weather arrived? The problem is the cold temperatures outside and lower humidity in your home. Your houseplants may also be suffering from the effects of lower humidity. While this may seem like a strange time of year to be discussing houseplants, the change in a household environment can be difficult for them.
By: Sandy Eckelberg, The Jamestown Sun


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The dilemma:
Tom has just started a new job. He's now mixing it with the big boys in their Audis, BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes and feels it's time for something a little more swish than his Subaru Impreza.
He wants something new or near-new with sharp looks and respectably affordable running costs but – due to his short daily commute – thrifty fuel economy isn't essential. He's considering a new Subaru Liberty.
The budget: Up to $40,000
The shortlist:
The Liberty isn't without enticements but it's not really a pace-setter or the most svelte-looking mid-sizer. And its big USP – all-wheel-drive traction – isn't a decisive advantage here.
No, if it were our money we'd be looking elsewhere. And there's no shortage of options, even if you look past European contenders due to their reputation for higher-than-average maintenance costs.
The three mid-sizers we've assembled below aren't all things to all buyers but their generous servings of style, quality, reliability, affordability and – in the case of two of them – driving satisfaction make them obvious places to start.
Honda Accord Euro, from $29,990
There are roomier, more contemporary mid-sizers than this Honda and it also lacks the more versatile hatch and wagon versions offered by some mid-size spruikers.
But if you want a sedan that looks good, is beautifully built and eminently reliable then the Euro has to be in with a shot. It's also a great drive, with a willing, frugal 2.4-litre engine, excellent manual/auto gearboxes and poised, comfortable road manners. Its premium-unleaded requirement, too, is unlikely to be a problem here.
Tom will have no problems getting into a new base model and lavish Luxury models just squeeze below $40K. The top-line, sat-nav-equipped Luxury Navi doesn't but only misses the mark by a few grand, so a mint used example is possible.
Read Drive's Honda Accord Euro reviews: Honda Accord Euro road test, Honda Accord Euro used.
Kia Optima, from $30,490
The sharp-looking Kia costs more than the Euro in base Si trim and its badge won't be so highly regarded by many buyers. So why bother?
Well, the Kia is better value, with the Si getting a standard six-speed auto (Honda charges $2300), reversing camera and five-year warranty. The lush Platinum extends the value advantage and can be had with sat nav for less than $40,000.
The Optima is also roomier than the Honda and its 2.4-litre petrol engine offers similar performance/economy potential. But don't expect the engine to be quite as sweet, the road manners to possess the same finesse or the cabin to feel quite as upmarket.
Read Drive's Kia Optima reviews: Kia Optima Platinum road test.
Mazda 6, from $31,450
This Mazda is literally weeks away from being superseded by the new third-generation model and in some respects it can't come soon enough.
The current 6's 2.5-litre petrol engine isn't remarkably powerful or frugal and it's not as quiet on the open road as some mid-sizers. It also lacks now-common toys such as a reversing camera and you'll need more than $40K to get a new one with sat nav.
The first two issues, however, are unlikely to bother Tom and – with the 6 in runout mode – he might just be able to strong-arm his way to a better deal. And when it comes to style, driving nous, cabin practicality/user-friendliness and quality it's still fighting fit. There's also a thrifty diesel (albeit only if you can handle a manual).
Read Drive's Mazda 6 reviews: Mazda 6 Touring wagon road test, New Mazda 6 first drive.
Drive recommends
The Kia goes a long way towards delivering a champagne experience at a beer-budget price. However, if driving satisfaction and a deeper sense of quality matter more to you than great value and a five-year warranty it's just not as good as the other two.
The Mazda, despite its imminent replacement, is still a very capable, desirable mid-sizer and has the edge over the Honda if you need extra versatility or would like a diesel. Otherwise, the Euro's delicious mix of value, dependability and upmarket combination of driving flair, quality and presentation is simply too good to resist here.
Then again, there is a brand-new 6 just around the corner with the potential economy, technology and refinement advances to put the Honda in the shade. But that's a battle to referee another day.


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Taurus draws on the myth of Io, the nymph who was turned into a snow-white cow.
late 14c., "class of semi-divine female beings," from Old French nimphe (13c.), from Latin nympha "nymph, demi-goddess; bride, mistress, young woman," from Greek nymphe "bride, young wife," later "beautiful young woman," then "semi-divine being in the form of a beautiful maiden;" related to Latin nubere "to marry, wed" (see nuptial). Sub-groups include dryads, hamadryads, naiads, nereids, and oreads. Sense in English of "young woman, girl" is attested from 1580s. Meaning "insect stage between larva and adult" is recorded from 1570s. Related: Nymphal; nymphean.
The immature form of those insects that do not pass through a pupal stage. Nymphs usually resemble the adults, but are smaller, lack fully developed wings, and are sexually immature. Compare imago, larva, pupa.


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To apply for job opportunities, please follow the links provided below or check out the Insperity Career Opportunities website.
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action. In addition to full-time paid employment opportunities there are also paid opportunities for part-time persons working with groups and troops and in other direct service positions. We also frequently have opportunities for clerical volunteers, community service volunteers, and internships in a variety of areas.
Why work for Girl Scouts?
GSSWT's staff members are employed to contribute managerial and specialist expertise, resources, continuity, and support to the delivery of Girl Scout program to girls in partnership with volunteers. The council is appreciative of the substantial contribution of staff to the success of the council and seeks to make employment rewarding professionally and personally.
The council is committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, respect, and equitable treatment, and in which there are opportunities for participation, challenge, broadening experiences, and advancement. The council is also committed to a work environment in which employees receive support, recognition and appreciation for jobs well done. Through the formulation and equitable administration of its personnel policies and practices, the council seeks to reflect this commitment.
Staff Positions Available
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
On my honor, I will try:
to serve God and my country,
to help people at all times,
and to live by the Girl Scout Law
Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center
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San Antonio, Texas 78216
Tel: 210-349-2404
West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center
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San Antonio, TX 78237
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An easy to follow tutorial on how to make a 1 layer PCB, from building the CAD circuit to soldering the components on the board, uses the toner transfer method.
Homemade PCB (Etching) – [Link]
This project shows how to build a star-tracker. A star-tracker is a device used to help amateur astronomers to take clear pictures of the sky by following the earth rotation. Using a tracker, sky appears steady. Check construction details on the link below. [via]
Build a star-tracker for your camera – [Link]
Seeeduino Film is an arduino compatible board completely made on flexible PCB. Check details on the link below [via]
Seeeduino Film – [Link]
Kurt Schulz build a Scooterputer which is a scooter computer based on Arduino platform a custom sensor shield and Liquidware touchscreen OLED display. Main features are: [via]
* Battery voltage indicator
* Time and date
* Temperature
* Lean gauge with resettable max L-R indicators
* Current speed
* Resettable max speed indicator
* Odometer
* 2 resettable trip meters
* Latitude and longitude readouts
* Compass heading readout
* GSM/GPRS quad-band cellular module
Arduino-based scooter computer – [Link]
@ luckylarry.co.uk you can find Arduino and various other projects and tutorials. Check it out
Arduino Weblinks & Projects – [Link]


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A desert rat explores the south.
I've been posting a lot of day trips lately. I noticed a few other inmates have started one long thread to cover all their travels. I figure I'd do the same instead of having 25 different day trip posts.
A little background. A year ago I left Arizona and moved to Charleston, South Carolina. This place is about as different as a place could be from my home in Flagstaff, Arizona. When I got here I also picked up a vstrom and a KLR. The vstrom was really my first true street bike and the beginning of my transition from a daily commuter and a dirt rider. To someone who goes on road rides for a couple hundred miles or a few days. Up until yesterday I also had a honda silver wing that I'd use for the occasional foray. The Silver Wing was a cool bike but not great for two people. It has definitely rekindled my interest in scooters though, and I'm thinking a zuma might be my next bike.
So here are my travels around the south. It's a damn pretty place and a great place to ride. I take a lot of photos as pretty much everywhere down here is new to me and I want to document it all before I get used to it and it no longer seems so special.
I'll start off by putting all my old threads in here then adding new stuff as it happens.
Silver Wing in the Marsh by dsrphotography, on Flickr
No this isn't a very adventurous ride report. My back has been bothering me so I haven't ridden much this week. When I woke up it was very foggy and we've been having some high tides so I thought it might be a good time to go for a spin and check out the beach and marsh. I probably didn't ride more than 15 miles exploring my little island.
Also went 100 miles south later in the day to check out another beach...thought I'd add the pics as well.
Oyster Shell beach by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Birds in the Marsh by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Silver Wing with dolphins fishing in the background by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A cool road out to the marsh by dsrphotography, on Flickr
More of the same road by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Shrimp boats docked by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Bridge working posing for me by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Bridge construction even on Sunday by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Workers putting together steel frame by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Colorful Bridge construction by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I've not seen the water this high since hurricane Irene by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Walking right into the surf by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Getting past the breakers by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Heading home again. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I'm finally taking my Silverwing on a trip! In the past few weeks I've been on ebay getting all my camping gear. Now that I've got it all together its time to hit the road! I'm not going very far. Just from my house in Charleston SC down to Fernandina beach Florida. I'll be taking back roads and stopping to grab geocaches on the way. This little trip will bring me through Beaufort Sc, Savannah, Jekyll island, and finally to Fort Clinch state park. Here are the pics.
Stopping on the Edisto river for a drink and to add another layer. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Fisherman heading up the Edisto for some trout and redfish by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Stopping at Sandy beach to look for sharks teeth by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Found this geocache along the marsh at Sandy Beach by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The water was like a lake. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The watch tower at the Port Royal boardwalk by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The view from the watchtower at Port Royal by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A fisherman heading out in his skif by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Finding a geocache along the Port Royal Boardwalk by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Port Royal Boardwalk and watchtower by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A rice mill on the Butler plantation, also the hiding spot for a geocache by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Scooter at Jekyll island Campground by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Jekyll Island campground by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A feeder creek on Jekyll Island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Another creek view by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Looking out over the harbor by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A cool bridge at the mouth of the creek by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Fisherman on the bridge by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Exploring some of the dirt roads on the island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A breakfast of biscuits and gravy, while watching the sun rise by dsrphotography, on Flickr
One of the many beach front bike paths on the Island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Just another gratuitous shot of the silver wing by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I brought all this crap on the scooter by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A view of the fishing boats in Derry Georgia by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The water front in Derry Georgia by dsrphotography, on Flickr
One of the many creepy old houses in Derry Georgia by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A buffalo farm along route 17 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Met this cool little kitty at the Buffalo farm by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A little Donkey at the Buffalo farm by dsrphotography, on Flickr
It was in the 70s Saturday so we decided to go for a ride through the National Forest. The plan was to check out the visitors center and look for some geocaches while exploring the dirt roads. As soon as we got to the national forest it became apparent that it was hunting season. There was hunting trucks along the roads and packs of hounds. No big deal I thought. I can still cruise down the dirt roads. I just won't go into the woods. We kept passing tucks of hunters and they didn't give us the usual friendly wave that you get from most people in SC. I didn't think much of it and kept going.
On the way out I saw a DNR worker at a check station. I asked him how the deer hunting with dogs worked. He explained that the packs of hounds chase the deer through the woods and then when the deer crosses the road the people sitting on the trucks shoot at the deer! On the road! From the bed of a truck. This blew me away on many levels. One people hunt from the road while sitting in the bed of a pickup, and two I was pretty much riding right through people hunting. It's like there was a guy in a deer stand and I decided to park my bike right in front of him. Well that would explain the lack of friendly waves.
Here are some pics from our ride. I wish I got some pics of the dogs. We kept running into them while I was riding doen sandy roads. They were friendly little things.
The National forest visitors center by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I own you bitch! by dsrphotography, on Flickr
More diorama goodness by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Who can resist a diorama by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Red wofl by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Red wolf at the visitor center by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Creepy church in the woods. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Creepy church from the outside by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Old organ in the vampire church by dsrphotography, on Flickr
This church was very creepy even in the day by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Having a drink at a fork on the road by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Should this one make me smaller or bigger? by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Finding a geocache in the woods by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I wonder if these are edible by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Exploring a dirt road by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Cruising through the national forest by dsrphotography, on Flickr
I'm a morning person and my wife is not. Saturdays morning are a constant struggle in out house. If she sleep in till 8 I feel half the day is already over. Where she thinks 8 is two hour too early. With that in mind I work up nice and early today, took care of the dogs and got on the scooter while the morning light was still nice. I didn't go far. Just 40 miles or so. There was a new geocache that I wanted to grab, that was located in a pretty tidal marsh area. When I pulled op to the spot there way a lady chicken necking for crabs. She had only caught one so far but had already lost a few. She also mentioned a beach across the marsh that was covered in fossilized shark teeth. To get to the beach you need to swim or have a boat so that will have to wait for a warmer time of the year. On the way out I grabbed the geocache and two foxes ran across my path. All in all a great ride, early in the morning where I had the roads all to myself. Don't look below if you don't want to see gratuitous Silver Wing pics!
Silverwing - Fall in the lowcountry 11.17.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Fall in the lowcountry 11.17.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Crabbing - Fall in the lowcountry 11.17.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Blue Crab by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Crabbing - Fall in the lowcountry 11.17.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Silverwing - Fall in the lowcountry 11.17.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Silver Wing Low Country Morning ride. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Decided to go on my first overnight bike trip, drove from Charleston to Asheville and stayed at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground...here are some pics.
Stopping for gas and a good view of the mountains..also some pork skins
Tunnel riding on the BRP by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina August 2012 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Mt. Mitchell State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina August 2012 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Sandra on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. August 2012 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. August 2012 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. August 2012 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Hammock Camping at Lake Powhatan, North Carolina. August 2012. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Hammock Camping at Lake Powhatan, North Carolina. August 2012. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
All this past week it's been raining and storming so I haven't had much time on the bike. Yesterday the heat index was over 100f but it wasn't raining, come hell or high water I was going for a ride..plus I had a new Alaskan leather buttpad to check out.
I left the house at 5pm to try avoid some of the heat. Didn't really work as it was as still in the high 90s. The traffic was oddly light for a holiday weekend. Getting through the construction zone that is Mount Pleasant took the normal 45 minutes. Once we cleared town the 17N was pretty much empty so I cranked it up to 80 and hummed to myself while the miles ticked by. I brought along the Go Cruise Throttle Control to test out as well. It was a little fiddly to use and I hit the rev limiter while trying to shift gears with it engaged. After a bit I got the hang of it and it seems this will definitely be brought along for longer rides.
After about 50 minutes I pulled off for McClellanville. This is a beautiful old town that sits right on a marsh. Most people here make their living either as fisherman, crabbers, or oysterman. There are a few shops in the "downtown" area. Most were closed. I'm not sure wether that was due to it being labor day or they where never open. The windows seemed pretty dusty so I'm thinking most of the shops were no longer open for business. The majority of houses down here are of the old fashioned southern style, big with may windows and large columns. We have the same houses in Charleston but they look perfect like they are painted every six months. Down in McCellanville the houses have a bit more of a lived in look, the grassy yards are a little wilder, the houses look like they may have skipped a year between paintings, and the tin roofs have a patina of moss.
We drove slowly though town checking out all the big houses and chuches. Most of the yards were shaded by Live Oaks. Branching off the main road were winding sand roads that crisscrossed between the houses before ending at the marsh. We drove to the end of the road were there is a public boat ramp so we stop and stretch our legs and have a drink. As I was removing my helmet I saw swarms of what I thought was gnats but after i felt the first bite I realized there was clouds of mosquitos in the air. We took all out gear off and ran out onto the pier to have a look. The breeze was stronger here and it kept the bugs down. The view from the pier was great. The river winds through the town and it's bordered by oyster flats and private piers covered in crab traps. We watched the busy boat ramp for a while people were coming and going in kayaks and fishing boats. There was a pack of friendly dogs, mostly pitbulls that greeted people at the ramp. They would check out the catch and take pets from kids while the boats were being unloaded. We watched a pair of dolphins swim up the river into the harbor and the dogs ran from dock to dock barking at them when the surfaced. I snapped a few pics for our local tag game then got back on the bike to explore the town.
We drove through the center of town checking out the old houses and parks. From my last visit I knew they had some fishing docks towards the top of the harbor and I wanted to see if I could grab some pics while the light was good. I turned off the main road and passed some interesting houses. One house looked like at one time it had been a house boat and had been brought onto the land a permanent structure. Another house had a tree house in the front yard and leaning against the tree house was a huge anchor. It must have been 10ft feet tall. We got to the harbor and it seemed most of the boats were either closed up for the day or in the proces of closing up. I snapped a few pics whilst trying to avoid the clouds of mosquitos. From here we jumped back onto the bike and headed back to Charleston. I'll have to come out here again when the weather is a bit more temperate and take some more pics.
A view of the waterfront.
A dolphin swimming up the river.
Kayaker unloading at the public boat ramp.
A quick photo for my local tag-o-rama game.
One of the nice old houses along the main street through town.
Riding down main street.
Checking out the fishing docks.
Shrimp boats done for the day.
The weather has finally cooled down into the mid 80's so, it seemed like a perfect day to ride south and explore Beaufort and Hunting Island State Park. I had been down here before but didn't go further than Beaufort. This time I'd check out some more of the Sea Islands.
We passed through Beaufort. Not much going on. I thought the farmers market would be on but I guess it's another day. I was hoping to get some boiled peanuts, but it was not to be. I wanted to find some shade and have a snack but it seems the entire town was covered with paid parking spaces. I run hot dog carts in Charleston and spend my day feeding parking meters. I refuse to do the same on the weekend so I headed down the road, they weren't getting my damn quarters!
As we drove onto the islands the landscape changed from marshy with little islands to large stands of pine mixed with palms. This landscape reminded me of the woods around Northern Florida and the Ocala National forest.
As we drove along I saw a dirt road that paralleled they bay. I love exploring dirt roads especially by the water so, I decided to check this one out. It had a nice tree canopy and on one side was the river and the other was the salt marsh.
At the end of the road was a dirt boat ramp. Next time I come down I'll bring my kayak. There was fish jumping all over the place. In the background the sign says don't feed the dolphins. There must be plenty of them if they are telling you not to feed them.
Now I know you can't see it in the photo but there was a pod of dolphins fishing right out in front of us. The bridge goes to Fripp Island, which is private. South Carolina is covered in marshes but it actually has very few beaches. Every time I see a gated community blocking off public access to the beach it makes me cringe. I'm not sure why South Carolina decided to sell so many of it's beaches to the highest bidder. I would assume that public beach use would bring in more revenue, than having it locked behind a gate for a chosen few.
After exploring the dirt road and taking a loop past the visitors center we passed by a few boardwalks like this one. These are nice as they allow you to get out into the marsh without a boat.
Here is the entrance to the State Park. The forest surrounding it looks wild, like at any moment a dinosaur would run past. You could see a lot of little hills back in the woods. I'm guessing these were shell mounds left by the indians.
We drove around the park just checking things out. A really nice one way road winds through the park. It's very narrow and cuts right through the forest. You are close enough to the woods that it feels like you are hiking but still on your bike.
When we got the the beach it was nice and quiet. Just a few people walking along and collecting shells. There was a lone dolphin out in the surf as well. We watched him for a while then changed and body surfed for a while on a stretch of beach that had some decent waves.
There was lots of flowery bushes along the shore and they were covered with butterflies.
After a few hours of swimming we decided it was time to dry up and explore the park a little more. I had heard there was a lighthouse and I thought that might make a good photo tag for our local tag-o-rama game. So here we are back on the cool twisty road through the woods.
We passed this cool wagon. I love old wagons and vans. This one had been converted into a surf mobile.
We followed the winding road as it went past some holiday cabins and eventually led to a dead end. Right before the dead end I saw this little stretch of sandy dirt road. I'm a sucker for dirt roads especially when they end at the beach, so I decided to head down it.
We got to the end and it was a really pretty spot. The beach was empty except for a couple who had rode down the beach on bicycles and set themselves up under the shade of a couple of palm trees. There was lots of drift wood and parts of old palm trees sticking out of the surf. I imagine during a hurricane this stretch of beach would take a pretty good beating. Next time I come down I plan on walking this stretch, it looks like it would be excellent for finding shark teeth and shells.
The sand was pretty thick and deep so my wife jumped off while I attempted to turn the bike around. At one point I had to get off the bike and gun the engine to get it to float over the sugar sand. After a bit of sweating and cursing I got back onto the road.
Before leaving the park we stopped by the lighthouse. As far as lighthouses go it was a good looking one, surrounded by a forest and still just a few yards to the sand. You can climb to the top, we saved that for the next trip.
Leaving the park we headed back towards Beaufort and home. Here you can see how the low country gets it's name. Much of the roads are bordered by salt water marshes. Even if you are 20 miles inland the marshes give the air that nice salt water tang.
Coming into Beaufort we passed this DIY house boat project.
There isn't much elevation in the low country so going over bridges is always pretty fun. Here we are crossing the Woods Memorial Bridge over the Beaufort River.
Heading home we passed the Marine Corps Air Station. They had some cool looking jets out front.
So that's it for my first ride report. Next time I plan on getting off the bike more and taking more pics.
I moved to Charleston a year ago from Arizona. I figured it was time to both get a break from the humidity and see a new area of the country and ride on a famous road. The forecast called for storms all weekend...it was dry and beautiful. Traffic was light and there were lots of other cool bikes on the road.
North Carolina Woods view. Sunday 10.14.12. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Looking Glass Falls, N.C. Sunday 10.14.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Looking Glass Falls, N.C. Sunday 10.14.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Our bike & cabin at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground, N.C. 10.14.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Other bike campers at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground, N.C. 10.14.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Smokey Mt. Nat Park, TN Saturday 10.13.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Map reading at Smokey Mt. Nat Park, TN Saturday 10.13.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Riding to Smokey Mt. Nat Park, TN Saturday 10.13.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Riding to Smokey Mt. Nat Park, TN Saturday 10.13.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Riding to Smokey Mt. Nat Park, TN Saturday 10.13.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Nan Bread & Chai Tea in Asheville, N.C. Friday 10.12.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground in North Carolina. October 2012. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground in North Carolina. October 2012. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground in North Carolina. October 2012. by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Our bike in Chicken Alley in downtown Asheville, N.C. 10.12.12 by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Well my new job has turned me into a weekend warrior so I decided to trailer my motorcycle down to Florida for a weekend of camping with the wife and the dogs.
We camped at Gamble Rogers state park which in right on the Beach. It's located about 20 miles North of Daytona and 20 miles South of Saint Augustine.
Here is a picture of the campground and our site.
Forgot the bed so we had to make a run to target...
The ride I had planned would bring us inland to the Ocala National Forest. There are numerous natural springs in Northern Florida and we wanted to explore some of them. So we packed the fins and Snorkels and headed off.
Here is the loop....
The ride starts off with a bang. Right behind the campsite is a road called the Walter Boarman Loop. The road is just stunning, it's narrow, full of twists and turns and is surrounded by marshes and tidal pools. This area reminds me of old Florida.
After the loop we pulled off and explored a bit of the Bulow Plantation. This was a working sugar plantation and is now a State park.
After some Sandy trail riding in Bulow we continued down us 100 and through the small town of Bunnell. Not much to see here although there is a decent place to get a Hot dog called the Hot Diggity Dogs.
From Bunnell we turned off the 100 and headed SW on route 11. I gotta apologies because I have no pics of this part of the trip. The roads were pool table smooth, and covered in a dense tree canopy...all I could do was ride. Eventually the 11 interesects route 40 were we turned due west. Route 40 was more smooth perfect roads and it brings you through Barberville Florida which has a pretty cool cool education center that shows you how pioneers lived in Florida in the early days. Pretty interesting stuff and a popular spot for school groups. Ten miles down the road from Barberville you Cross the St Johns river at the town of Astor. They river water is almost black here. There is a nice draw Bridge next to the Marina and plenty of Alligators milling around the sailboats. Here is a cool mural that I saw painted next to the bridge.
From Astor we continued to head West until we hit the US 19 and headed North. So I'll say again no pics of this stretch....the road was perfect, smooth, curvy, and hills! Yes real hills in Florida. It was a short ride ip the 19 until we hit our first stop which was Silver Glen Springs. We unpacked the snorkels and dived it. The water was crystal clear and full of fish, due to the brackish nature of the water we saw stingrays and Blue crabs as well.
After about an hour of swimming we packed up again and headed north for Salt Springs which was 15 miles up the road.
This spring has a great campground and is another great one for Snorkelling.
We had out packed lunch at Salt Springs then headed back for the coast. This time we took the 40 straight through to Ormond Beach then took AIA south back to Flagler beach where we sat on a bench and watched the surfers.
Well It was a great loop. Just 140 miles but it really shows you a lot of Florida. I highly recommend this trip if ou have the time.
We couldn't decide what to do with our Saturday morning. I said lets go camping. An hour later the dogs were at boarding and we had hit the road. Here are some pics.
En-route from Charleston to Hunting Island State Park for an overnight hammock trip by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Setting up for our overnight hammocking at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Dominic checking out his hammock at our Dec. 1st overnight camping at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The Hunting Island State Park campsite view from Dom's hammock by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Our Hunting Island State Park campsite - Dec. 1st - hammocking by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Remains of a young horseshoe crab found on the beach at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The beach at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Sandra finds a geocache among the driftwood by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Hunting Island Lighthouse by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Little Birds feeding at the surf line by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The beach was covered in dead trees by dsrphotography, on Flickr
An oak tree and Palm grew together then were knocked down in a storm by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Digging up clams on the beach by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A nice collection of palms by dsrphotography, on Flickr
The vstrom at the entrance to the walk in campsite by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Our campsite in the Morning after the rain storm by dsrphotography, on Flickr
View from Sandras Hammock by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Watching the morning Sun light up the tree canopy at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
A stormy morning at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Surfers at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Boardwalk at Hunting Island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Finding geocache at Hunting Island State Park by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Crossing the Bridge over Harbor River by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Very old Church at Penn Center by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Driving on the Beach at Parris Island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Looking for sharks teeth at Parris Island by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Finding a sharks tooth by dsrphotography, on Flickr
Very interesting "new" thread. You've gone too, seen, and taken some really nice photo's! I like geocaching as well, and sometimes this hobby has taken me to some places I probably wouldn't have otherwise visited.
Good stuff!
Great pictures. Thx for sharing.
Love it! Hope you're enjoying the relocation.
Pelican cases
Just curious what size are your pelican cases on the Wee?
I am trying to figure out if I want pelicans or alum panniers.
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It is Fitness Week at work in the Gym. They are giving us a different activity to do everyday to earn extra points. Yesterday 20 crunches on the ball, 10 hamstring curls with the ball, 10 push ups legs on the ball. Today 1/2 mile walk outside around our park area. Adding new things to a routine!
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Floor under or inside dome?
Getting ready to start building oven floor and dome - could use some advice from experienced hands. In reading the instructions it look like option is to build floor inside dome walls or under dome walls. As described, building inside the dome allows for replacing damaged bricks but requires more cutting. Most of the pictures look like the floor is built and then the walls are built.
Just looked at photos from an oven building workshop and it looks like they started the walls with a couple of courses then built the floor inside the existing walls. That procedure seems like it would make it easier to fit the floor inside the walls and make everything work together better.
Am I missing something? Is there a reason for building the floor first and them starting to build the walls?
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
I laid out the brick and then drew the diameter - it was pretty easy to cut them. Then it was just a matter of building the dome around it. I would think it would be more difficult to cut the floor in after the walls were built.
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
While I certainly agree with Les's (sp?) idea......I think cutting the floor in after the dome would make it easier to replace the floor (or parts of) if necessary....
Two options...take yer' pick...
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
I can easily replace my floor - it is not attached to the dome whatsoever. The dome was built around the floor.
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
I second with Les. I have not seen any incidents on this forum where changing out a brick in the floor was a common occurance to have to plan for, IMHO.
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
Floor inside or under the dome, I really doubt that you will ever have to change a floor brick unless you run a furnace or kiln.
Under, inside, potato, potato. :)
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
It's easier to draw out out and cut a circle when you don't have the constraints of the walls to scribe or butt up to.
I'd say potato/potato, its a personal thing. My oven used different materials for floor and dome so i'd say that was the deciding factor in making the floor fir inside the dome. Then through experience of circle cutting i decided to cut and set the floor first, before proceeding with any chain building.
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You try it! No, you try it! I know, lets give it to Robpriddy, he likes everything! Sorry, it made me think of an old TV, cereal ad.
Re: Floor under or inside dome?
Its 4 in the morning and I S&F my bread dough.
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