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Gourmet Overnight Stay Voucher for 2
Your luxury break includes;
• Accommodation for two in a Superior Double or Twin Room.
• Dine in our award winning restaurant on a 6-course taster menu created by our head chef Nic Edwards.
• A glass of champagne each with your evening meal.
• Enjoy full cooked Welsh breakfast for two.
• Use of our spa facilities, including pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym.
Product Description
This monetary voucher can be redeemed within The Metropole Hotel (Llandrindod Wells) for 1 night gourmet break for 2 adults.
Terms & Conditions
This is an electronic online voucher distributed via email with a unique identification reference number. No change will be given from voucher and this voucher cannot be exchanged for cash. Voucher can only be used once. The Metropole Hotel accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged vouchers. The Metropole Hotel is not liable for any vouchers re-sold through a third party.
Please present this voucher when redeeming.
Valid until 30th April 2015
Valid Sunday to Thursday stays, 1st November 2014 to 31st March 2015, subject to availability on specific offer dates (Friday and Saturday night stays are possible with additional £20 supplement per night. Family rooms can be booked with children £10 per child per night when sharing family room to include bed and breakfast for children). Valid on pre-booking only.


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Within the timeframe of this Disability Action Plan 2013–18 the University will demonstrate pragmatic and academic leadership to ensure inclusive participation for people with disabilities to work and learn at the University.
The Disability Action Plan allows the University of Sydney to take a responsible and coordinated approach to ensure access and inclusion for all students, staff and visitors within all environments of the University.
The University will continue to attract and retain the most talented students and staff and enable the participation and contribution of people with disabilities in our community.
Our staff and students will be prepared to effectively engage with all members of a diverse Australian and global society.
As a leading education provider to the community, we are responsible for the provision of inclusive and accessible education as set out by a range of legislation, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. However, our investment in this Disability Action Plan is not only based on meeting legislative requirements – we are bound and committed to providing a best practice accessible teaching, learning and working environment to our students, staff and visitors.
We acknowledge and welcome the challenge of providing a world-class environment where all talented people can work and study at the University of Sydney and realise their full potential, irrespective of any disability.
This approach will enhance our tradition as a leading education provider and as a leader within society.
We look to a future where people with disabilities are a part of the fabric of our organisation and we aim to move away from the complaints-based reporting process currently enshrined in legislation as regards access and equity issues to a forward-looking one that is more advisory and consultative.
Equitable access to education and employment is an important contributor to the overall wellbeing of our community, and enhancing that wellbeing has a positive impact on all of us. In recent years within Australia, disability has become a high-profile discussion point. It has been the centre of key political debate, particularly with the emergence of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. People with disabilities, their carers, family and friends are campaigning for improvements to basic rights, such as services and facilities that support people with disabilities and access to education.
It is well documented that disadvantage is experienced by people with disabilities in all aspects of life including lack of access to and participation in education and employment opportunities. 1
As a university, it is both our legislative and moral duty to ensure we work proactively to fulfil the purpose of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is to "promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity".2
This Disability Action Plan seeks to eliminate discrimination and provides a blueprint for the University to achieve the following goals.
As an organisation we will become confident in understanding the nature and scope of disability. 'Disability' will be demystified and a part of our everyday business. The University's culture will become progressive and forward thinking in the area of disability. We will affect change in all areas of access and participation at the University through embracing a proactive capacity-building approach and ensuring that people with disabilities and their representative organisations are consulted and involved in this process.
Staff and students will be prepared to effectively engage with all members of a diverse Australian and global society.
Learning environment
The University will be recognised as a leader in providing inclusive, accessible and innovative learning environments so that talented students with disabilities will be attracted to study at the University of Sydney. Access to participation to study at this University will improve for people with disabilities. The protection and promotion of the rights of students with disabilities will support our goals to increase the proportion of students with disabilities at the University. The engagement of students with disabilities will increase and opportunities for achieving their full potential will improve.
Teaching environment
The University will provide support to its teaching staff to enable them to deliver inclusive, accessible and innovative teaching methods. We will attract teaching and research staff from all backgrounds to work here and support them to deliver world-class inclusive teaching practices.
The University will provide a considerate, flexible and inclusive working environment for all staff. Staff supporting staff with disabilities will be knowledgeable and well resourced to support the participation and career development of staff with disabilities at the University. The protection and promotion of the rights of staff with disabilities will support our goals to increase the proportion of staff with disabilities.
Communication, digital and physical environments
The University will address access issues in its communication, digital and physical environments, to improve access and participation in the life of the University for all students, staff and visitors.
People with disabilities make up a significant proportion of our community. Disability is a part of the human experience. According to the World Report on Disability "almost everyone will be temporarily or permanently impaired at some point in life, and those who survive to old age will experience increasing difficulties in functioning." 3
According to the World Health Organization:
- "Over a billion people, or about 15% of the world's population, have some form of disability.
- Between 110 million and 190 million people have significant difficulties in functioning.
- Rates of disability are increasing due to population ageing and increases in chronic health conditions, among other causes.
- Persons with disabilities on average as a group experience worse socioeconomic outcomes than persons without disabilities, such as less education, worse health outcomes, less employment, and higher poverty rates."4
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers 2009, in Australia 18.5 percent or more than four million people reported as having a disability.5
In Australia:
- 15 percent of Australians of working age (15-64 years of age) have a disability6
- 54 percent of people with a disability are in a job or looking for one, and 83 percent of people with no disability are in a job or looking for one7
- young Australians with a disability (15-29 years of age) are significantly less likely than their non-disabled peers to complete Year 12 or equivalent8
- the majority of disabilities (approximately 88 percent) are not visible9
- one in five Australians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives.10
In 2011 two percent of staff at the University identified as having a disability and 0.2 percent of staff required a work-related adjustment to support them in the workplace.
In 2012 46,944 students enrolled at the University. During enrolment in the same year 1831 students identified through the enrolment process as having a disability. In 2012 a total of 1645 students were registered with disability services.
It is likely that the number of staff and students with disabilities at the University is under-represented in our statistics. This may be due to the varied nature of disability, people's openness to discuss disability and the implications around disclosure, and in addition some people may not require assistance to study or work.
It is also acknowledged that the current mechanisms for capturing data on staff and students with disabilities are limited, for example staff disability statistics are primarily obtained at the commencement of employment. It is intended through this Disability Action Plan to improve the capture of data.
Evidently people with disabilities make up a significant proportion of the population, and the University is committed to engaging with them.
The Disability Action Plan seeks to improve access to all areas and participation in the life of the University and attract and retain talented and skilled people with disabilities to work and study here.
1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney (2011). Left behind: Monitoring the social inclusion of young Australians with self-reported long term health conditions, impairments or disabilities 2001–2009 (2011). Available from sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/cdrp/publications
2. United Nations (2008). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Available from www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=150=
3. World Health Organization (2011). World report on disability. Page 3. Geneva, Switzerland. Available from www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/en/index.html
4. World Health Organization (2012). Fact sheet No. 352. Geneva, Switzerland. Available from www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs352/en/index.html
5. Australian Bureau of Statistics (2009). Disability, Ageing and Carers 2009. Available from www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/4430.02009?OpenDocument
6. Australian Network on Disability (2013). Disability Statistics. Available from www.and.org.au/pages/disability-statistics.html
7. Australian Bureau of Statistics (2009). Disability, Ageing and Carers 2009. Available from www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/4430.02009?OpenDocument
8. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney (2011). LEFT BEHIND: Monitoring the social inclusion of young Australians with self-reported long term health conditions, impairments or disabilities 2001–2009. Available from sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/cdrp/publications.shtml
9. National Disability Coordination Officer Program (2013). What is a disability? Available from www.ndcoinspire21.com/?page_id=36
10. Australian Network on Disability (2013). Disability Statistics. Available from www.and.org.au/pages/disability-statistics.html

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Holiday scavenger hunt set for Saturday
Date posted: December 6, 2013
SHERIDAN — Dig out your ugly sweaters and gather your teams for a Christmas scavenger hunt.
On Saturday from 5:30-9 p.m. a citywide scavenger hunt will be held, starting at 118 W. Fifth St.
The cost is $20 per team if preregistered or $30 at the door.
Each participant must also bring a white elephant Christmas gift to exchange.
Each team must be able to fit all of their participants in one vehicle.
Points will be awarded for the scavenger hunt, the best costume, the ugliest sweater and the best team.
Gifts with then be selected starting with those participants with the highest total points.
Christmas treats will be served and Christmas team photos will be taken.
To register call Lorrie at 752-4207.
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Get down and dirty in the garden
It's that time of year—the time when we get absolutely stumped about what gifts to choose for our family and friends. If you happen to know a gardener who dwells in an apartment and gardens in containers or other small spaces, you're probably especially stumped on what to give. "Traditional" gardening items probably just won't work. But there are a few great gift ideas that will make an apartment gardener happy.
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1. Windowsill Greenhouse
$4.00 - $15.00 each
This is a fantastic gift for seed starters that don't have the space, or the need, for the larger seed starting trays. Most sets come with a drip tray, seed plug inserts, soil pellets and a clear plastic dome lid. With proper care and indoor use, they can be used for several seasons, making them a gift that really keeps on giving.
2. Coir Bricks
$3.00 - $8.00 each
Never lug giant bags of potting soil up several flights of stairs again! Coir bricks are the ultimate container gardening planting medium. Made from coconut shell fiber, coir is lightweight and compact, making it easy to store until use. Reconstitute the fiber with warm water, and it will expand to five times its packaged volume! That's more than enough "soil" for a couple of windowsill greenhouses or a few pots. Another bonus? It's a renewable resource, so it's easy on the environment.
3. Reusable Grow Bags
$6.00 - $10.00 each
One of the big challenges to gardening in an apartment is where to store bulky pots and containers in the off season. Sure, you can leave them out on your patio or balcony, but they'll wear out faster if left out in the elements over the winter. Grow bags solve that problem—made from sturdy landscape fabric, they last for many seasons and can be emptied and folded up for storage in a closet or drawer at the end of the year. And the price point is right—at a fraction of the price of traditional containers, you can get enough for an entire garden!
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4. Pruning Shears
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There aren't a lot of hand tools that container gardeners really need—most of the time, hands are the best tool of all for small-scare gardening tasks. But if there is one tool that the apartment gardener needs, it's a pair of pruning shears. They're great for things like pruning tomato plants, snipping bamboo poles in half for trellising, cutting twine, etc. They're a real work horse in the apartment garden, and would be a gift any gardener would be excited to receive.
5. Mushroom Growing Kit
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If you know an apartment gardener that's gotten bored of growing the same old things, try a more novel approach and give a mushroom growing kit. They come with everything you need to grow a few batches of mushrooms right indoors, and they're small enough to fit under the kitchen sink. You can find kits for many different types of mushrooms, including portabella, shiitake and oyster mushrooms.
So don't delay! There's still time to pick up the perfect gift for the apartment gardener in your life. Everything mentioned above can be found on Amazon, but most local garden centers of quality should carry them as well. Happy gifting!
Amanda is passionate about cooking, gardening and crafting. To read more, please check out Apartment Farm.
Sometimes, despite our best efforts and intentions, Mother Nature seems to hold a grudge against our gardens. We can begin to feel like Goldilocks, waiting for the "just-right" conditions in which to thrive. Here are some tips on how to thwart the weather and encourage a healthy garden in spite of the elements.
Storms bring standing water that can drown an unprepared garden.
TOO LITTLE: In arid climates, water is precious. In drought conditions, there might be caps on how much water you're allowed to use in your yard. To reduce water waste, water at night when it's cool and the sun won't evaporate it away. Also place your more delicate plants in a shady spot where you'll see them every day; you'll notice when they begin to wilt. For your planters, try using coco liners to better retain moisture in the soil.
But if you want to make your yard more amenable to dry spells, try embracing your climate by using native plants, particularly in desert areas like Arizona. One good option is xeriscaping: the practice of gardening using as little water as possible with strategic irrigation. Hardy plants like cacti and creosote do well in dry areas, require little to no irrigation, and can be quite beautiful.
TOO MUCH: Sitting water with nowhere to drain is death to almost any ground-living plant because roots rot when over-saturated. If your yard is in danger of flooding, dig strategic ditches surrounding your garden to give the water somewhere to go. If you have an incline in your yard, try not to plant too much at its base as it will be harder to manage the overflow.
Some gardeners don't mind going out in the rain. I, myself, like water about as much as the next cat, so I've bought some pole-standing tents to put over my walkway and beds seasonally. They protect me and my plants from heavy rains.
Native plants aren't always restrictive. Flowering cacti can bring color to a desert garden.
TOO LITTLE: Particularly in Northern areas, the problem of too little sun may arise. This is fairly easily avoided as there are a multitude of plants, from lilacs to ferns, that really thrive without a ton of direct sunlight. Unfortunately, for some that need more light, your options are limited. Aside from standing with a sun-lamp and extension cord a couple hours a day, you can tactically place your plants in the sunniest parts of your yard, usually away from trees.
TOO MUCH: On the other hand, you might find your plants are getting too much sun. For one thing, those tent-like coverings I mentioned are good for protection from the sun as well as the rain. I prefer using natural cover like trees and taller bushes to shade more delicate specimens because it's economical and natural-looking. For yourself, be sure you always wear sun-block and a hat to prevent over-exposure!
TOO LITTLE: Winter will be a low point in your garden if you live in a cold climate. But the harm of coldsnaps in fall can be mitigated in a couple of ways. Insulating roots with a thick layer of mulch is a popular approach. To protect what's above-ground, make mini-greenhouses by covering plants with lightweight fabrics to retain the heat of the day. Also, try focusing your efforts on vegetables like chard and collards, or plants like hostas and azaleas, that tolerate cold well when you know a particularly frosty season is predicted.
TOO MUCH: Related to the sun issue, heat can kill off some plants very quickly. Even out of direct sunlight, the stifling heat of the summer in places like the marshy Southwest can oppress your plants. Your best bet is staying on top of your watering schedule. Your hose water will usually come from your water tanks protected under your home, so it should be cool. You might choose to garden as early in the morning as you can stand in order to avoid the heat. Your hydration is more important than that of your plants, so be mindful about drinking plenty of water.
Wind is not a force to be trifled with. Even small storms can blow your garden away!
For many homes, wind can produce minimal nuisance. For those that are on hill-tops, though, the wind can pose serious problems by uprooting shallow plants and flattening tall ones. In extreme cases, you might experience Aeolian erosion in which the wind literally carries away your soil. To prevent wind damage, be aware of which winds are prevailing in your area and garden on the opposite side of the house. A westerly gale can't meddle with your garden if it's tucked on the eastern side of your home. You can also create your own windbreaks out of landscaping rocks, bushes and retaining walls to shield you and your plants.
So you see, the weather can put a damper on your gardening plans, but you can fight back! That indomitable spirit will serve you well in life, especially in your garden.
Mackenzie Kupfer has been a lover of all things green since the age of six when she began gardening with her Nana. She is currently an online publisher for the tomato cage supplier, Avant Garden Decor. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys attending garden shows, hiking, and collecting ceramic tea sets.
If you are a friend of feathered visitors, love the diversity of the specimens found in your area, the palette of colors they display and love listening to their melodic sounds, there's some good news: You have many ways to lure specific fowl into your garden and make them feel at home. Besides setting up bird feeders with the appropriate food and offering water, you can influence their arrival in other ways.
First, you want to make sure the area you are targeting for the birds is low-traffic so they aren't constantly disturbed. This means no opening/closing doors and not a lot of walking by. Start by determining what breed of bird you are looking to attract. Each one has its preferences and knowing what they are can help you conclude how to make it more interesting for them to visit you.
Willow flycatcher; Photo By Kelly Colgan Azar/Flickr
Tyrant flycatchers, such as the Western Kingbird or the Willow Flycatcher, love plants that attract smaller insects, which they feed off, such as crabapple and Jacob's ladder. They also love berries. A mulberry tree would be a huge bonus for them. However, they do love seeds as well, so setting up that bird feeder would be sure to get you some quality observation time.
Rufous hummingbird; Photo By Rick Leche/Flickr
If you are more interested in the dainty hummingbirds i.e. Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope or Rufous Hummingbird, you should plant Agastache, also known as Firebird. Another hummingbird magnet is the honeysuckle. These are just a few examples of the plants that attract hummingbirds. Setting up a hummingbird feeder in a strategic position, possibly in close proximity to one of these plants, will help to keep them coming back even after the plants have ceased producing nectar. The good thing about hummingbirds is that they remember where they found food they liked and will be back next year to entertain you.
Bluebird; Photo By Henry McLin/Flickr
Then there are the beloved Bluebirds. They are beautiful to look at and just give you a good feeling. Now that's the kind of BLUEs we like. They will be grateful for the crabapple and Jacob's ladder as well. The good thing about them is they actually will nest in man-made nesting boxes. If you make the effort to supply one, you can watch the babies hatch, grow and take flight. Bluebirds usually have two, but can have up to three, broods in a year. They feed on insects and seeds and if you want to give them a real treat, soak some raisins in water. (Mmh, they love that.)
So you see, there's nothing to it. Just by planting the right flora and offering the right space you can attract various types of birds. You can also make your own bird feeding mix by adding various nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts) and dried fruits (preferably berries) to the mix. This way you are attracting different types of birds, and as they say "the more, the merrier." The best thing about it is your "LIVE" entertainment will be giving you encores on a daily basis throughout the year and for years to come.
There are many reasons for living in the city but being close to nature isn't usually one of them. Parks exist but very few backyards or grassy knolls come with homes, especially those on the 22nd floor of an apartment building.
That's why adding your own little greenery in the form of a balcony herb garden can make all the difference.
Photo By Suzette Pauwels/Flickr
While there are many types of plants to choose from, herbs can last throughout the year and aren't just nice to look at but have many uses and benefits that make them all the more appealing. For instance:
• Scent: Most herbs have distinct scents, which makes them easily recognizable. When essential oils are extracted from various herbs and applied to skin their aromas can be healing and energizing. Theses scents can also naturally ward off unwanted insects, so using their oils can be beneficial when going for a walk in the evening when it's prime mosquito time.
• Taste: Herbs play a major role in giving food such great flavor, so having a variety of fresh ones to choose from just a few steps away can make exploring culinary interests that much easier. Also, it feels great to know you've cooked with your own herbs.
• Convenience: When you're in the middle of cooking and herbs are growing on the balcony, picking a few leaves or branches is more convenient than running down to the local market.
• Savings: Herbs often cost several dollars for a small package or bushel that rarely gets used up. Growing your own means cutting down the weekly budget and only picking what you need.
• Low-maintenance: Herbs require minimal care and won't suffer from insect infestations because most pests dislike them. While each has different needs, give them a little water and sun and they'll be fine.
• Medicinal benefits: Herbs have medicinal qualities and can help treat many illnesses from stomach viruses to cuts and headaches.
When choosing herbs try starting with familiar ones such as parsley, sage, basil, rosemary, thyme and perhaps lavender. Their familiarity will give you opportunities to actually use them and then branch out to others.
As for care, some need to be fed more than others so do a little research before treating them all equally, and when you water them know that like many other plants herbs don't like their leaves wet, so aim for their base near the roots.
Also, depending on the climate you live in, some herbs can withstand harsh winters and others can't, so learn which ones suit your region best and keep a little space available inside for those you may want to protect when the cooler air moves in.
Note: In most cases starting herbs from scratch can be timely as many seeds take more than a month to germinate and show signs of life. Instead, buying already sprouted seedlings is probably more beneficial and will get the balcony herb garden going faster.
After you've decided which herbs to grow and how many of each you want, the next decision is finding the right containers to fit the space. After all, the balcony still needs to remain comfortable to sit in without feeling cramped, so whatever space is available you'll want to use wisely.
One consideration is making sure containers are secured to the balcony so the safety of anyone passing below isn't compromised. For instance, if placed on the floor, make sure containers are not too close to the ledge where they could get pushed over easily; that if hung from the ceiling or wall, the mechanism they hang from is fastened tightly into the building; and if attached to the railing, make sure it's strong enough to hold all the weight.
Furthermore, if you're interested in hanging pots but not sure how to properly secure them, find a trusted handyman who can do it for you. Just make sure the landlord or building will allow these minor cosmetic changes.
Finally, once a decision has been made on the container's size and placement, they can either be purchased at local home improvement stores, found at neighborhood moving sales, or made by reusing empty containers from food or other items. Buying herbs already in permanent containers is an option but more expensive than getting a few from a nursery and transplanting them later.
Jakob Barry is a green living journalist for Networx.com. From landscapers to flooring contractors Networx simplifies the process of locating a reliable professional.
Outside our front doors are two enormous overgrown shrubs. Thirty or so years ago I am sure they were tiny, lovely and added a splash of green to the front of the house. Unfortunately, now they are severely overgrown and threatening to engulf our front steps. Our plan is to remove them this summer or fall as time and budget permits.
Last year, one of the first things we did when we moved in was remove a similar shrub that was mugging our mailbox. Let me tell you, that plant did not want to go gently into the night. It certainly didn't help that the only tool we had was a handsaw. I bet whoever planted that shrub never imagined it would someday grow big enough to block the mailbox five feet away.
We are all guilty of buying a plant and putting it in the wrong spot. Sometimes, we know it is the wrong spot, but perhaps we need just a spot of color for that particular growing season and we don't mind if the plant doesn't make it. The problem arises when we plant a shrub or plant in the wrong spot and it flourishes, reaching its full growing potential. Sometimes, a plant ends up in the wrong location because we chose not to believe the growth information. How could that cute little two-foot shrub that would look lovely right by the driveway ever grow to be a six-foot monster with a 36-inch spread that blocks our view of oncoming traffic? Worse is when the plant is mislabeled or not labeled at all. Who among us hasn't bought or received a "mystery" plant and popped it in the ground only to find out later it is destined to be as big as the Titanic?
At our first house I bought three small lovely arctic willows for the front of our house. Nowhere on the label did it say they were fast growing, but I did ignore the growth information. Year one, the shrubs were lovely. Year two found me out in the yard after I'd put my children to bed, hacking out the now five-foot-tall, two-foot-wide shrubs before they completely obscured the basement windows and sent their roots tunneling into the foundation.
Just remember that while the growth information is for ideal conditions, it is entirely possible that your two-foot-tall arbor vitae will attain its fully-grown height of seven feet. Yes, it will be 30 years later, but that's what gardening is about—the long term.
Jennifer happily gardens away in Wisconsin where she lives with her family. When not gardening Jennifer is a freelance writer and jewelry designer. Browse her jewelry at Etsy or visit her website Dragon and Butterfly Design.
Compost is a vital part of any garden, but it can also be a considerable expense if you buy it at the store. For this reason, many home gardeners are opting to go the DIY route, because it is both efficient and easy to do.
When I first started composting, I wasn't sure how to go about it. Growing up, my town had a community compost heap where residents could drop off their leaves and yard trimmings and then pick up the resulting compost made from last year's heap. It was a wonderful practice that, unfortunately, hadn't been picked up in the next town I'd settled in. My first trip to the garden center left me goggling at the expense of, well, dirt.
I decided then and there I would never pay for the stuff again. Then a farmer friend of mine turned me on to home composting.
Photo By mjmonty/Flickr
There are a number of reasons to start composting, and not many why you shouldn't. If you're a home gardener, you need quality soil, and chances are, you already have all the ingredients you need. DIY composting allows you to use elements at your disposal to give your garden the chance it needs to thrive under your loving care.
Here's a host of reasons DIY composting can benefit you and your garden:
• Make richer soil, providing essential nutrients to your plants. This means hardier, healthier plants with higher yields for you and your friends and family to enjoy.
• Curb your carbon footprint by reducing your waste. Composting your organic matter will cut down on the trash you leave out at the curb, which is especially useful if your town charges for garbage pickup by the bag as mine does.
• Save money. You'll reduce or even eliminate the money you spend on soil and fertilizer.
Photo By nancybeetoo/Flickr
So how do you go about making your own compost pile? First decide where you'll do it. You can purchase a compost tumbler from garden retailers that will contain your compost while ensuring a good amount of airflow and, consequently, cutting down the smell. If you have enough space, however, a standard compost heap on the ground will allow you to make a greater amount in a shorter amount of time.
A healthy heap relies on the balance of moisture and organic matter, and its composition should be acidic in nature, as acid helps break the components down into quality soil. Generally speaking, you'll want the pH balance to fall between 5.5 and 8. You can buy pH testing kits from your local garden supplier or hardware store.
What should I compost? Start your compost heap with yard waste you'd naturally dispose of anyway, such as leaves, weeds and trimmings. After you've established a good base, you can begin to include organic waste from your kitchen. The best rule of the green thumb: if it grows, it goes. Fruit and vegetable leavings that are easily decomposable will enrich the balance of your soil. Organic matter such as tea leaves and coffee grinds are also good additions, as are ashes and eggshells.
What shouldn't I compost? Food waste that doesn't grow from the ground up generally does not make good additions to your compost. Meat products, which will go rancid, should never be added to a compost bin. Dairy products should be treated in the same manner, with the exception of eggshells.
What about water? Water aids the decomposition process and is essential to a healthy compost heap, but be careful not to overdo it. You want your compost to be just slightly moist to the touch, however it should not resemble mud—aim for the moisture consistency of a well-tended potted plant.
Turning your compost. To aid the decomposition process, you'll need to "turn" your compost heap regularly. Once or twice a week should be sufficient.
If you have a standing composter (or "tumbler"), this might mean just a few quick cranks of the handle. If you have a pile, you'll need to turn it manually with a shovel or pitchfork. Use these tools to bring the soil from the bottom of the heap to the top, allowing the freshly turned soil to be exposed while the rest quietly breaks down away from the sunlight. This also promotes healthy oxygen distribution, which aids in the decomposition process.
Making your own compost isn't without its toils, but it can be an economical and invigorating decision. Try it for yourself and watch as your garden thrives!
Rebecca Lynn Crockett is an avid gardener, herbalist and writer. She inherited a love of the earth from her father at a young age, and has been cultivating it ever since. In her spare time, Rebecca pursues her passion for literature and folklore as a fiction writer for all ages.
Summer is in full swing with victory gardens, community gardens and flowers in bloom. Even here in Florida with the humid summer heat plants still need tending and care. Did you know that according to a survey, almost a third of all American households intended to grow food this year? That's almost a 20 percent increase over last year! Recent studies are also suggesting that exposure to friendly soil bacteria could improve your mood just as effectively as using antidepressant drugs. To quote Mohandas K. Gandhi, "To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." Don't take for granted the fresh fruits and vegetables that are put on our tables. Growing a garden for food brings to light a healthy curiosity for what is safe and non-toxic for humans and the environment. To reap the benefits of a garden we must ensure the health of the soil and plants, while deterring unwanted pests.
So how does neem fit into this?
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For more than 4,000 years, the mighty neem tree has been providing healthy, safe and therapeutic solutions for people, pets and plants. The United Nations declared neem the tree of the 21st century, and neem is currently cultivated in more than 80 countries. Neem (Azadirachta indica) is fondly referred to as "the village pharmacy" and has been used by millions of individuals as a botanical panacea for health and well-being, and for protection and prevention against insects. Neem leaves are classically stored with grains and beans to protect them from insect infestations. Worldwide, neem oil is one of the more widely used and safe bio-pesticides, used in organic agriculture. Not only is it beneficial as a pesticide, it enriches the health and vitality of the soil, plants and farms and is also safe for bees and other pollinators.
Natural amendments and garden treatments like neem oil offer multi-faceted benefits over single active ingredients. When we use single active ingredients as treatments in our garden, we may throw nature a curveball for a short while and deter pests and disease, but there are often unwanted side effects to this method. Mother Nature is intelligent and will eventually outsmart a single active ingredient and create "super bugs" or "super bacteria" to combat these simple complexes. When we utilize botanical allies such as neem oil we are utilizing thousands of diverse molecules, each of which offers slightly different actions. Chemical pesticides and fertilizers are transparently being linked to countless diseases for humans, pets, bees and the environment.
Neem oil is easy to use in the garden. Just mix about ½ ounce of quality organic neem oil to one quart of warm water and an environmentally safe dish washing detergent to emulsify the oil in a spray bottle. To apply, spray both on top and below the leaves so that rain doesn't immediately wash away the oil. Use the remaining mixture as a soil drench to benefit earthworms while discouraging undesirables. I have formulated a product called Neem for the Garden that accomplishes this end easily.
Neem oil is one of those little "natural" secrets that can make a huge difference when gardening while ensuring a greener and more sustainable outcome. Even indoor household plants can benefit from its protective properties. Happy gardening!
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"Today is a holiday in Massachusetts, Patriot's Day," The president said. "It's a day that celebrates the free and fiercely independent spirit that this great American city of Boston has reflected from the earliest days of our nation, and it's a day that draws the world to Boston's streets in a spirit of friendly competition. Boston is a tough and resilient town, so are its people. I'm supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city and as they do, the American people will be with them every single step of the way."
Along with this uplifting statement of hope for the city physically and emotionally shaken by the day's tragic events came direct reports of the aftermath. President Obama made it very clear that he has ordered the "full resources" of the federal government to respond in the wake of the "senseless" attack to flesh out the facts and hunt down the answers to the two most prominent questions on our minds today: Who and why?
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I grew up in Canada, so I was raised on Rush. I kid you not… they played at my high school prior to their first self-titled release. For me this was indeed a rush. Some 30 years after they had played my high school, I now had the opportunity to photograph them. Sure, we are all a little (okay, 30 years) older, but still… it's Rush.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is a tough venue to get into, so the crowd of photographers wasn't the usual crowd. These guys were MUCH younger. They weren't sure what to make of this older guy who arrived with two identical Nikon bodies (an old habit of mine from the film days). One body had an 80-200 2.8 VR and the other a 35-70 2.8. These guys had one camera and one lens each.
Concert photography is a hurry-up-and-wait event. You get to the venue early and then wait… and wait… It can be a nightmare for a guy like me who has NO patience whatsoever.
Finally, we were given the nod and off we went, looking like a high school camera club as we were escorted to the amphitheater. Our escort dropped us off at the very hot stage and beat a hasty retreat back to the cool air conditioning.
This was when the real work began. We all had a few minutes to assess the stage, the surroundings, check our gear and try to guess on the lighting.
TIP: Look up. I see so few concert photographers look up to the rigging. That's where most of the lights are!
Rush had some interesting stuff onstage. Rather than huge amplifiers, Geddy Lee had a chicken rotisserie and Alex Lifeson had scantily clad Barbie dolls scattered around his effects board and his cabinets. I have no idea why.
Some people look at concert images and think "Cool, they had the whole show to get those images." Unfortunately, this is not the case. A bunch of photographers running around is very distracting to the artist and I'm sure the people in the front row who paid big bucks to be there don't want to look at the back of my head with thinning hair, so it's usually just the first three songs. If the artist is professional, they will play to the cameras for those first three songs, then play to the audience for the remainder (Billy Idol is a master at this). Rush somehow managed to do both.
The band came on and the lighting was absolutely perfect. I was able to shoot at a faster shutter speed and a lower ISO than originally anticipated. Rush was in top form and despite the heat and their increasing age, they burst onto the stage with surprising energy.
So now it was time to shoot.
I took a few quick shots to assess both the lighting and my metering options and then set both my cameras to the same settings. The 80-200 was great for filling the frame with Neal Peart's face concentrating on his astounding drumming.
During one lead guitar break, Alex Lifeson kept moving forward and to the edge of the stage as I kept backing up and zooming out to maintain the appropriate framing. Like a true professional, he made sure I got the shot. As a thank you, I gave him a quick thumbs-up. A little acknowledgement of the artist's efforts in the first song will ensure cooperation throughout the three songs, and thus better images.
The three songs and about 1,500 images flew by in no time. I couldn't tell you what they played. I tend hear the music so I can anticipate what to shoot and when, but I am too busy to actually listen to the song.
We were promptly escorted all the way out back to the entrance. I was completely covered in sweat, with my tee shirt drenched. I went back to the car and immediately cranked the AC and headed home to process a few images and get them to Shutterstock quickly. If at all possible, I like to have around 10 images uploaded to Shutterstock before the concert even ends. Putting "Red Carpet event" in the message to the reviewers ensures they are reviewed lickety-split!
Story told, here's what I recommend for shooting a live concert.
So how do you shoot a concert?
Quickly! The single most important thing is to know your gear. You should be familiar enough with your equipment to change settings without thinking about it.
You will not have time to play with settings, or try to remember where that menu item was. Your gear needs to almost become an extension of you so you can work it without thinking about it. You will have plenty of other things to think about, such as how to deal with the ever-changing lighting and getting the prefect composition and timing for that image. So again, know your gear.
ISO speed depends on the venue and the lighting. I will set both cameras at 1200 as a baseline. Most times there is an opening act and you can get a rough idea from that lighting, keeping in mind that the headliner may be half to a full stop brighter.
While I rarely use any sort of auto, there is no time to think during three songs, so I set my cameras to shutter priority. This way I can set a comfortable speed for handheld action depending on my glass and the lighting.
Some bands are cake to shoot with tons of light, others like to be dark. Rush was a dream with tons of light. I could set a reasonably fast shutter speed, aperture and slow down on the ISO settings. On the other end of the extreme, I photographed Chevelle last year, and it was the absolute opposite – very dark (which of course was cool for the crowd, but not so much for the photographers.)
How do you figure out all these settings quickly?
Assume that the first few shots are going to be throw-aways. Check your screen or blinkies, whatever you are familiar with, but be familiar and comfortable – now is not the time to experiment. Periodically, take a quick glance at your screen to ensure all is still good.
As both venues and lighting can differ greatly, there is no hard and fast rule on metering. Generally, I will stay away from matrix metering as it can easily be fooled by the spot-lit artist against a dark background.
I use center-weighted metering most of the time (if you can change the size of the metering area – set it fairly small) and will switch to spot if there is really dramatic lighting that could fool center-weighted metering. However, there may be times where the light is relatively even and the matrix can be used.
You need to be flexible at a moment's notice, so again, you need to know your gear.
Personally, I hate autofocus. It's a pain and never behaves the way you need it to. However, with the 51pt autofocus of the Nikon D300 and up, autofocus is now usable. I will generally set autofocus to continuous, and may use multiple AF options throughout the three songs depending on what the situation calls for. I may even use manual focus if AF is too slow or bothersome. You need to be flexible with your AF settings. In order to accomplish this flexibility and rapid switching of AF options, you absolutely must (ahem) know your gear.
This does not differ in any way from any other photography, other than things can happen fast and you need to be anticipating the action, or things can happen painfully slow -- in which case you need to make it look dynamic.
Don't just shoot like a madman, take your time and THINK as this is the difference between a killer shot and just a snapshot.
Do not shoot the entire concert horizontal. People are vertical, so shoot some vertical, shoot some horizontal and if the act calls for it, shoot some diagonal. When shooting diagonal, don't just tilt a tiny bit, or the image will look like it was supposed to be horizontal but missed. Shoot at least 20° from horizontal.
Do remember the rule of thirds, and use it. You images will be much more dynamic.
Do try to capture some "safe" images. Make sure the artist is looking into the image instead of out of it (i.e. if the artist is on the left of the image, they should be looking into the image, to the right in this case. This will lead the viewer's eye into the image).
Do capture some full horizontal and vertical full-length "safe" images.
Do capture the emotion of the performance. Zoom in tight on faces. If the artist's body is tense with emotion, show that. Watch for bandmates interacting.
Do stay alert and try to anticipate the events.
Do look at the entire viewfinder and make sure there are no really distracting elements. A microphone in the middle of an artist's head is generally not too flattering.
How do I "anticipate the action"? I've never played an instrument in my life!
Research. Is the artist left-handed or right-handed? Does he or she sing only, or sing and play an instrument? Is this a band or a solo artist? If it's a band, study each member of the band. Go to the artist or band's official webpage. Read, listen and study previous images for the details (lead guitar photos always appear to lean to the right, lead vocals tend to have a high microphone stand, etc.).
Most artists have a Facebook page, which tends to be a little less formal than the official page. Take a look around there as well, study the images, and listen to the music.
Concert videos are great -- they give you a chance to do multiple dry runs before even touching your camera. Study the movements, emotions, and lighting changes all while getting clues from the music. Watch the videos over and over again. A great source for videos is either Facebook or YouTube.
You must do your homework before shooting a concert of any sort. Who knows, if you weren't a fan before all of this research, you might just end up becoming one.
Even if you think you know the artist inside out, study again -- things may have changed from the last tour to this tour.
Great, but where can I practice?
Go to your local bars and clubs. Ask a local band if you can photograph them for practice. Most small, local bands don't have two nickels to rub together, so they will jump at the opportunity to get some live photographs. (Even if you are just starting out, your images are going to be better than their buddy's!)
Lighting in small venues is generally poor, but do not use flash. You won't be able to use flash in the larger venues, so get used to it now. The lighting in small venues is nowhere near as good as the large venues, so you will have to crank up the ISO. Your images will be noisy, but that's fine – remember, this is just practice for larger venues.
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The Circle Chair is a laminated ring with stretched, wide-meshed net. One of the experiments that proved to be an international success. The Circle Chair was Wegner and PP Møbler's contribution to the SE Exhibition in 1986. And, as usual, the prototype was not completed before the very last moment – the morning of the show to be exact. Consequently, the chair was rushed of to the show by master of crafts Ejnar Pedersen in his car – which happened to break down on the way. The chair has a really interesting design, and I see it as an exceptional piece of outdoor furniture. – Via – PP
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This chair is a copy of a 1950's design.
My grandparents had a set of these in their country home.
The chairs are gone but I may even still have some pictures of them.
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Ice-String Tribute To Bjork (2001)
|Artist: Various Artists
Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. All Is Full Of Love ~ Various Artists
2. Joga ~ Various Artists
3. Army Of Me ~ Various Artists
4. Venus As A Boy ~ Various Artists
5. Bachelorette ~ Various Artists
6. Come To Me ~ Various Artists
7. Hunter ~ Various Artists
8. You've Been Flirting Again ~ Various Artists
9. Human Behavior ~ Various Artists
10. Big Time Sensuality ~ Various Artists
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Notes & Personnel Info
|Performers: Pam Jacobson, J'anna Jacoby, Eric Gorfain (violin); Tom Tally (viola); Steve Velez, Richard Dodd (cello); Fred Charlton (bass).
|Producers: Jim McMillen, Karel Marik, Milos "Dodo" Dolezal, Eric Gorfain.
|Tributee: Bj?rk.
|Personnel: J'Anna Jacoby, Pamela Jacobson, Eric Gorfain (violin); Tom Tally (viola); Richard Dodd, Steve Velez (cello).
|Audio Mixer: Eric Gorfain.
|Recording information: Studio Hacienda.
|Arrangers: Eric Gorfain; Jim McMillen; Richard Dodd.
|Ice is an instrumental tribute to the music of Bj?rk. It features ten tracks culled from the Icelandic performer's post-Sugarcubes output, focusing specifically on material from Debut, Post, and Homogenic. What's remarkable -- or perhaps unremarkable -- is the ease with which many of these songs are translated to violin, viola, cello, and bass. Bj?rk is one of the few artists working successfully within the increasingly narrow parameters of popular music while accessing multiple genres and influences. This means that her music is as likely to feature drum programming as it is a full section of reeds. That said, Homogenic's "Joga" appears here, stripped of the stippling drum'n'bass that skittered across the surface of the strings in the original. Instead, unadorned violin and viola employ the full emotional range of the melody. A bass stalks the bottom end of "Army of Me" as eerie reverb and chorus effects make the violins sound like carrion birds calling to one another from the parapets. And Debut's "Big Time Sensuality and "Human Behavior" end up resembling the more urgent material from Bj?rk's later solo efforts. An example of this is "Bachelorette." The original crossed its hissing, crackling electronics with a plaintive string section. The Ice version removes the beats and the vocal, but retains the strings. Like "Joga," "Bachelorette"'s sad, sweeping melody is rendered beautifully by the symphonic arrangement. While Ice was not endorsed by the artist herself, the album is such a success that it could stand next to Bj?rk's own Telegram remix LP as a document of her songs' limitless potential for sonic exploration. ~ Johnny Loftus
Engineer: Frank Scarpelli
Compilation Appearances
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Technical Info
|Release Date : 07/31/2001
|Original Release Date : 2001
|Catalog ID : 8587
|Label : Vitamin Records (USA)
|Number of Discs : 1
|Studio/Live : Studio
|Mono/Stereo : Stereo
|SPAR Code : n/a


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Cool and classic basses: Modulus Graphite Flea Bass (FB4)
One of the Red Hot Chili Peppers man's first signature models
This was one of the earliest basses to be connected to Flea but there have been many since including those bearing his own name.
Our example is fitted with a Lane Poor pickup but other units and corresponding circuitry were also offered including Bartolini and the Basslines MM. The neck is one of the smoothest ever, thanks to the carbon content and the nut was made from this too.
The Flea is appropriately fast and funky and a true slappers delight, with more than enough output to shred your clothes.


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If Texas A&M needs a reason to illustrate why it can't take Sam Houston State lightly, the Aggies only need to look back to earlier this season. The scrappy Bearkats, last year's Championship Subdivision runner-up, led Baylor 20-10 at halftime before the Bears rallied for a 48-23 win. ''They're not going to be awestruck or anything when they come in here,'' Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said. The ninth-ranked Aggies (8-2) host Sam Houston State on Saturday, a week removed from a 29-24 victory over then-No. 1 Alabama. Hangover effect, coach? Letdown a possibility? ''We've got a lot to play for right now,'' Sumlin said. ''I met with the seniors (Sunday) and really had a great conversation with them. We've been through a stretch and they've got two more games in their career at Kyle Field.'' It is Texas A&M's first game at home since a loss to LSU on Oct. 20. Since then, the Aggies have reeled off wins at Southeastern Conference opponents Auburn and Mississippi State b...
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JACKSON – The Starkville Yellowjackets laid claim to the Class 5A, Region 2, District 6 championship for the second consecutive season.
With Friday night's 34-16 win over the Callaway Chargers, Starkville coach Jamie Mitchell was glad to say that his program had secured another title.
"All I know is that we are the division champions and we needed this," Mitchell said. "I told this to a bunch of people before the season ever started that (Callaway) was the next best team in our region. I really feel that way. They were a handful."
Mitchell's Yellowjackets (7-3, 6-0) didn't play their best football but found a way to make the big plays when they needed them the most, particularly from senior quarterback Gabe Myles who put the game away with a 53-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter.
"Gabe didn't play his best and we missed so many deep balls running open in the field," Mitchell said. "We've got to execute those but a win is a win, but he did come up big when we needed him."
Starkville saw its streak of 20 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown on defense snapped early in the game when T.J. Washington connected with Chris Mitchell to put the Chargers on top early 8-0.
The Jackets answered with a 15-yard toss from Myles to Stanley Higgins and with the two-point conversion, the game was tied.
SHS took a halftime lead of nine into the locker room after a 29-yard reception by Kentrell Spencer who caught six passes for 81 yards and a pair of scores, and a Taylor Wise 39-yard field goal.
To open the second half, the Jacket defense made what Mitchell called the play of the game when it forced a fumble setting up a short field with the ball at the 11-yard-line.
"That big turnover right of the bat was huge," Mitchell said. "We got the football with a short field and I thought that pretty much sealed the deal. In the second half, we were lights out. We've got a chance now to enjoy a week and get ready for the playoffs."
For the night, Myles was 10 for 24 through the air for 118 yards and three touchdowns, in addition to his touchdown run.
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The signs of meningitis are often easy to detect. If a veterinarian sees a dog with fever, stiffness, painful spasms in the back, rigidity of the muscles of the neck and forelimbs and extreme sensitivity to touch (called "hyperesthesia"), she probably will begin her diagnostic process by running blood and urine tests to detect possible causes of those signs. If the results of those tests are normal, she may prescribe medications on the assumption that the signs are caused by meningitis. This is called diagnosis by response to treatment. If the medication works, then the dog probably was suffering from meningitis.
In some cases, the veterinarian or owner wants at least a tentative diagnosis before treatment begins. Very few tests are available to diagnose meningitis. They ones that are available include computed tomography (CT or CAT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap and sample assessment. Blood tests can also help to narrow down or possibly identify the actual cause of a dog's neurological condition. A CT/CAT scan or MRI, if available, will allow the veterinarian to visualize inflammation of the meninges, which are the tissue layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. If inflammation is not seen, this will almost always rule out meningitis as a cause of the dog's clinical signs.
Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by a spinal tap can be diagnostic as well. A sample of the cerebrospinal fluid which coats the brain and spinal cord can help with the diagnosis. This procedure involves collecting cerebrospinal fluid through a needle inserted between several of the vertebrae in the dog's back. The fluid is analyzed microscopically for evidence suggestive of meningitis. During this procedure, the dog will be under general anesthesia. These tests are expensive, and they are not widely available. The only way to truly definitively diagnose canine meningitis is by histopathologic examination of affected brain and/or spinal cord tissue, which is not normally done in a clinical setting. It usually is done post-mortem.
Meningitis is a life-threatening condition. If a dog displays signs consistent with meningitis, its owner should please make an immediate visit to a veterinarian. Early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and recovery.
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Photo Gallery | Shipwreck Exhibit On Display At Wisconsin Historical Museum
Wisconsin's mysterious underwater world is the subject of the Wisconsin Historical Museum's new exhibit, "Ghost Ships of the Schooner Coast," open now through June 9.
"Ghost Ships of the Schooner Coast," developed by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, provides a rare glimpse of Wisconsin's lakes from a diver's perspective through Thomsen's giant underwater photographs. Also on display are diving equipment used by the exhibit's archeologists, a caulking iron and other artifacts from the schooner Home, one of Wisconsin's oldest shipwrecks, and an interactive video kiosk showing shipwrecks throughout the state.
Wisconsin is home to one of the world's best collections of 18th and 19th-century shipwrecks. What happened to the mighty vessels? Many remain well preserved by Lake Michigan's cold, fresh water and have stories to tell. The Rouse Simmons, also known as the "Christmas Tree Ship," faithfully served for 43 years until the fateful storm of November 1912. Pages from a replica of the crew's logbook reveal key clues to its legendary disappearance.
The Wisconsin Historical Museum is located at 30 N. Carroll St. on Madison's Capitol Square and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation: $4 per adult, $3 per child or $10 per family. Visit the museum online at www.wisconsinhistoricalmuseum.org.


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Book 1, Chapter 1 | Book 1, Chapter 2
1. When does Michael Corleone become the new head of the Corleone family crime syndicate?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1956.
2. What is the first name of Michael Corleone's father?
(a) Vito.
(b) Don.
(c) Vinny.
(d) Sal.
3. What is Nick Geraci's real first name?
(a) Marco.
(b) Fausto.
(c) Tessio.
(d) Edwin.
4. When Michael summons Nick directly to meet with him, what is the name of the restaurant where the meeting will take place?
(a) Michael Doms.
(b) Don's.
(c) One Night.
(d) Two Toms.
5. Which member of the Corleone crime family puts himself through law school?
(a) Nick Geraci.
(b) Peter Clemenza.
(c) Sal Tessio.
(d) Michael Corleone.
6. When Peter shows up to meet Nick in Michael's place, what has Peter just finished doing?
(a) Killing Al.
(b) Killing Marco.
(c) Killing Sal.
(d) Killing Carlo.
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7. How much time passes between the Tattaglia/Barzini murders and the Clemenza-Zaluchi wedding?
(a) Six months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Two months.
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His first album, 1990's "Here in the Real World," was a major hit, as was his second album "Don't Rock the Jukebox." His 1992 release, "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)" was a smash success, spawning five major singles with "Chattahoochee" being the most enduring and successful. After a few more hit albums, Jackson again rocketed to fame with "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," a song about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight.
Alan Jackson's influences go deep into the roots of country music and his songs have been recorded by some of the greats like Charley Pride, who recorded "Here In the Real World." Jackson has been credited for popularizing a Neotraditional Country sound.
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Pull up a pew in the conservatory at the Ploughman's Bar by the covered pool, where you can have a hot drink during the day from the machine or a drink from the bar in the evenings; there's also a paddling pool for tadpoles. In the school hols, the bar lays on live singers and bingo at night (out of season, it's open Fridays and Saturdays) and there's a takeaway for those who want to put their feet up after a hard day's relaxation.
Once the small fry have been fished out of the pool, there's an adventure playground and games room to occupy them, plus a soft play area for anklebiters. Sheltered by large trees, the park has a top conservation award and offers a wide choice of hardstanding or grass pitches. Man's best friend is welcome too, with good exercise areas on site.
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