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Free Will
I reckon there's no such thing as free will. We're manipulated from birth to be obedient
conformists who never rock boats, take risks or think for ourselves. It doesn't matter who you talk
to, pretty soon you realise their ideas, opinions and actions are copied from videos, TV,
newspapers, magazines, books… There's nothing original in their heads. People don't think—they
respond to prodding. When we were kids, my best friend and I were always pretending we were
heroes from the movies or comics. All kids do and it doesn't matter. What matters is that it doesn't
stop when they grow up. Adults should be independent, clear-thinking role models for kids, but
instead they adopt the latest fads, buy all the crap advertisements tell them to, and holiday in places
that resemble the resorts of the rich and famous, always hoping they'll be taken for a celebrity. And
old people are no better! Pathetic.
It may seem pretentious for a fifteen year-old to be so cynical, but I reckon I've earned the right
because I was one of the deluded masses until a tragedy made me realise what a dangerous fool I'd
become. That I'm able to write this now in my bedroom instead of a Borstal dormitory is thanks to
Robert, Mum's favourite brother. He's twenty-three; twelve years younger than Mum, eight years
older than me, but although he's my uncle he never took much notice of me until last summer.
Robert left school at fifteen to be general dogsbody for Mr Bavistok. I was seven, and when we
visited them I was a bit frightened because the old man's bald head and dark, deep-set eyes made
him look like a skull. But he always treated me as if I was important—listening to me and asking
my opinion on all sorts of things, so I liked him more than I was frightened. When the old man died
suddenly last year, Robert got totally depressed and just moped around the place, letting it go to
rack and ruin, Mum said. When we visited Robert and saw the beautiful old place looking derelict
she got really angry and told him to stop being so selfish and snap out of it because he was only
twenty-two, bloody rich now he'd inherited everything, and could have any girl he wanted. Robert
told her to shut the fuck up because she didn't know what she was talking about. Then Mum cried,
so he had to apologise. She's good at that, crying to get her own way.
Robert finally got his act together and took an extended holiday in Greece, because he's keen
on classical ruins and art, then spent the rest of the northern summer hiking in the Balkan
Mountains and lazing on the Adriatic coast. Mum and I never mentioned him at home because Dad
would only sneer that Robert must have been a very special secretary to have been left a fortune
after only eight years. Mum would tell him to be nice because I was Robert's only nephew and if I
played my cards right, I might inherit something eventually.
'Huh!' he'd snort, 'Pete's not like your precious Robert!'
I had no idea what he was talking about so kept my mouth shut.
Although Robert had usually more or less ignored me when we visited, he'd always been my
hero. Tall and sort of tough and rough, but handsome too, he did all the work for Mr. Bavistok so he
had a great body—like a Greek god people used to say. I figured he'd be looking for a friend when
he got home, and I was determined to be it! All I had to do was get him to notice me. My plans
were well in hand when the letter came with his return flight details.
Robert had left his Mercedes Sports for Mum, so we used it to pick him up. It was hot enough
to put the hood down and Mum got her usual wolf whistles along with envious stares from a few
guys. Even though she's thirty-five, she's still a looker. I don't know who was more excited, Mum
or me when he appeared through the arrivals door. She gave him a big hug and told him he was too
thin—I thought he looked perfect and envied his tan. To my surprise we were the same height—I'd
grown more than I realised. He shook my hand and smiled at me, which I took for a good omen.
Back home Dad grunted a minimum welcome before shutting himself in his shed. When Mum
finally stopped asking Robert questions and telling all about us, I dragged him to my room. I had
exactly fifteen minutes to make him notice me before he left.


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Georgia OL Cordy Glenn
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1st round, pick 18
Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia Combine Results: Height – 6'5″ Weight – 345lbs Arm Length – 35 3/4″ Bench Reps – 31 40 yard dash – 5.15
Glenn is a massive offensive lineman. He played LT at Georgia this year and could play either OT position or kick inside to Guard. He moves amazingly well for his size and is very strong. The Chargers fill a huge need with Glenn as they have two positions that require immediate attention, former ProBowler Kris Dielman's spot at LG and RT where Jeromey Clary is one of the worst starting Tackles in the NFL.
2nd round, pick 17 (49 overall)
Vinny Curry, DE, Marshal Combine Results: Height – 6'3″ Weight – 266lbs 10 yard split – 1.68 Pro Day – 28 Bench Reps 35.5″ vert
Ronnell Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma Combine Results: Height – 6'2″ Weight – 253lbs 10 yard split – 1.65 Bench Reps – 36 32.5″ vert
The Chargers pass rush is arguably their biggest need. After going OL in the first round the Chargers will most likely go with the best available pass rusher. Curry played almost entirely at DE with his hand in the dirt in college however, he has been working hard on dropping into coverage and other LB skills and got great marks on his Pro Day performance in LB drills. Curry's play making skills cannot be denied however, over last 2 seasons he produced 23 sacks and 40 Tackles for loss. Ronnell Lewis is much more athletic, played OLB in college, and is a special teams monster. He doesnt have as impressive numbers as Curry, 18 TFL and 9 sacks, however all the tools are there.
3rd round, pick 16 (78 overall)
George Iloka, SS, Boise State Combine Results: Height – 6'4″ Weight – 225lbs 40 yard dash – 4.59 Bench Reps – 20 34.5″ vert
The Chargers secondary has missed the presence of a physical safety since Rodney Harrison left. With Steve Gregory leaving and the addition of Atari Bigby that leaves, Bigby and Darrell Stuckey to compete for SS. Iloka is a little stiff in coverage but is a huge body who makes sure tackles and would be an excellent compliment to Eric Weddle.
4th round, pick 15 (110 overall)
Ronnie Hillman, RB, SDSU Combine Results: Height – 5'9″ Weight – 200lbs 10 yard split – 1.50 40 yard dash – 4.41 37″ vert
Darren Sproles was sorely missed this season to say the least. Hillman could help lessen that blow being a similar, small, change of pace back. He was very productive at SDSU, scoring 36 TD's and covering 3,243 yards on the ground in just the last 2 seasons. Even at his small size he is very durable, not missing a single game. He will have to work on his pass catching a little but that is a very small concern.
5th round, pick 14 (149 overall)
Lucas Nix , OG, Pitt Combine Results: Height – 6'5″ Weight – 317lbs 40 yard dash – 5.43 10 yard split – 1.82 Arm Length – 33 1/2″
Nix is a mean, nasty OG and quality OL depth should never be passed up. With Nix coming in to add depth and compete for a starting job at LG it could give Glenn a chance to start at RT. That may even let Clary kick inside to try out for LG.
6th round, pick 13 (183 overall)
Dale Moss, WR, South Dakota State Pro Day: Height – 6'3″+ Weight – 213lbs 40 yard dash – 4.45 41.5″ vert 6.63 3-cone drill.
Moss is a small school player with limited football experience but extremely high upside. Played basketball all through college until playing football his senior year. Lead the team in receiving with 61 receptions for 949 yards (15.6 ypc) and 6 TD's. With his amazing vertical and basketball skills, Moss attacks the ball at its highest point and catches the ball with his hands away from the body well. His 6.63 result in the 3 cone would have been a Combine record and shows his great agility at his size. Could be a steal this late in the draft.
7th round, 19th pick (226 overall)
Adrian Robinson, OLB, Temple Height – 6'2″ Weight – 250lbs
Robinson was a very productive player in college. Over the last three seasons he put up 32 TFL and 22 Sacks. With pass rush being the number one need, adding another talented rusher with a lot of upside this late would be perfect. Robinson has a quick first step and a very good spin move.
7th round, 43rd pick (250 overall) Comp Pick
Ronnie Cameron, DT, Old Dominion Height – 6'2″ Weight – 300lbs
Small school prospect with a never ending motor that revs at 150% on every play. In 2 seasons Cameron racked up 145 tackles and 12 sacks. He has a VERY quick first step, especially for a defensive lineman, and a wide variety of moves to beat blockers. Would add quality depth to an already young DL. This would also make Cameron the first player ever to be drafted from Old Dominion.
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Rethinking the Organic Customer
Increasing Hispanic Influence
Latino Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S., have emerged as core organic consumers, defined by market research firm The Hartman Group Inc. as those most actively and intensely involved in the world of organics, purchasing products across multiple categories and embracing more of a total organic lifestyle. Michelle Barry, senior vice president, The Hartman Group, Inc., notes that "retailers need to be aware that there is a significant portion of the population who may be more prone to look at organics in a different light."
For example, close connections to the land and the authenticity of its products are an ingrained part of Latino culture, making this group more apt to purchase organic items in several categories, especially perishables. Hartman Group found that among Latinos who have strong connections to a Mexican ancestry, for example, many purchase organic produce because it looks similar to the offerings available at Mexican produce stands.
Likewise, although not core organic users, Asian Americans, as well as African Americans, report consistent high-purchase patterns of organic produce and soy products. This isn't surprising when you realize that almost three-quarters of the U.S. population report occasional consumption of organic foods or beverages.
Hartman Group notes that there is opportunity to connect with groups through targeted messaging that resonates on a cultural level. For example, among Latinos, motivations for buying organics include supporting the environment, avoiding pesticides and genetically modified foods and championing better treatment of farm animals. The culturally strong concern for family is also a driver:
•65 percent of Latino organic users with very young children (under age 5) are core organic users (compared to 30 percent among those without small children).
•57 percent of Latino organic users with young children (under age 10) use organics daily, compared to only 17 percent among those without young children.
The Premium Appeal
Although fresh fruits and vegetables reign supreme with core organic shoppers, the surge of packaged high-quality organic foods such as boxed macaroni and cheese, pasta sauces and salsa as well as frozen fruits, vegetables and entrées, is a point of interest. Packaged foods with an ethnic bent offer a point of differentiation and flavor profiles that can cross cultures.
Generally speaking, ethnic foods appeal to a cross-section of shoppers, thanks to international travel and exposure to other cultures. According to the 2007 Specialty Food Magazine's Today's Specialty Food Consumer report, of 1,092 specialty food consumers surveyed, 61 percent reported buying Hispanic products, and 55 percent said they buy Asian products.
"People are curious about ethnic ingredients, but don't know what to do with them," says market research firm Mintel International's Senior Analyst Marcia Mogleonsky. "Ethnic ready-to-eat meals and packaged foods have become a hit among consumers."
The Organic Trade Association puts sales of organic, including ethnic, packaged foods at $2.4 million, up 14 percent over 2006 sales of about $2 million. Among recent rollouts, organic and natural packaged foods maker Kashi®' has launched a line of all-natural frozen meals with an ethnic twist, including its vegan Black Bean Mango dish, which features black beans, roasted red onions, green and red peppers and carrots served over Kashi's 7 Whole Grains Rice Pilaf and topped with fire-roasted mango sauce. "Kashi is an example of forward thinking; Amy's Kitchen, as well, is very imaginative with their frozen pizza flavors," says Mogelonsky.
International flavors aren't the main draw however. Research points to a variety of ethnicities as purchasing organics as "part of their connections to the larger world of wellness."
In addition, "a shopper with strong Latino roots would buy organic products because these food categories are perceived as premium," says Hartman Group's Senior Communications Associate David Wright.
Barry agrees and suggests that retailers update their marketing strategies to tap into a wider range of organic buying motivations beyond health and wellness. "There is a larger consumer shift in what defines high-quality [foods]; organics is one of the markers for flavor distinction, quality and unique product differentiation."
Brenda Porter is a freelance writer and former editor-in-chief of Organic Products Retailer.


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Thanks for all the nice comments. I have a lot of favorites unfortunately the ones I like the most are the ones that are more complicated are the ones Dorothy didn't like doing. She had "issues" with some of the small sections! Imagine that! But I am hoping to talk her into doing a couple of my favorites again.Originally Posted by KO24
She didn't like the flower in the middle of the Sampler but I love that one. It is also one of my favorites and I may try to get her to make me one that I may keep( I never keep anything but I did keep a checkbook cover recently)


text: Pittsfield was honored by the LePage administration on Wednesday.The town was certified as a "business friendly community" by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development at a ceremony held in the town council chambers. The award is given to communities that create an atmosphere favorable for business growth. "It's a thorough self-evaluation by the towns and municipalities of what it takes for a business to exist in your town," said George Gervais, Commissioner at DECD. "How difficult do they make it? How easy is it to get through a planning board meeting?"To date, 14 cities and towns across maine have been declared business friendly communities.


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R.E.M. Bassist Mike Mills Broke the David Letterman Retirement News
There's no shortage of media reporters salivating for any morsel of information regarding the late night talk show circuit. But they were all scooped on David Letterman's surprise retirement announcement yesterday by an unlikely source: former R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills, as Billboard points out.
Mills was at yesterday afternoon's taping of "Late Show With David Letterman" to perform with singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, and tweeted the news after hearing it firsthand when Dave announced it. The news quickly spread across Twitter, and was soon confirmed by Letterman's representatives.
Dave just announced his retirement #2015 #muchlovedave
— Mike Mills (@m_millsey) April 3, 2014
@MCNtweets 300 or so people in the audience, all with mobile phones, someone would have if not me.
— Mike Mills (@m_millsey) April 3, 2014
Read our exit interview with R.E.M., who split up in 2011.
Watch Arthur, Mills, and R.E.M. guitarist Buck perform Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" on "Letterman":


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Have you got the XX factor, the one which a new book claims is driving an elite band of working women to spend more time in the office rather than scurrying home to check the maths homework? Woe is you. A new book by academic Alison Wolf looks at the implications of a sizeable group of women with more in common with men than they have with each other.
If you like your job and put a lot into it you will have no problem recognising the type. This isn't just the preserve of Sheryl Sandbergian super-earners. I know women running voluntary organisations or trying to set up small businesses who would admit that their primary focus is the workplace rather than the hearth.
Suddenly this behaviour is being treated as a problem rather than a credit to women's education and attainment. A fifth of women, Wolf says, have the XX factor, though the figure must be a lot higher in the capital. Once you have been established in this stereotype, watch out. Even benign sorts will be receptive to the idea that the family must be making a terrific sacrifice because mummy is more familiar with her project schedule than the homework rota.
In the rom-com Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, the female spin doctor played by Kristin Scott Thomas snaps orders at politicians from her mobile phone, while her children gaze needily after her as they are bundled off to private school. Unhappiness generated by career success is casually portrayed as the natural result of her ambition. The sort that comes from frustrated women sitting around at home or in less satisfying jobs is less often projected on screen, or at least not with the alluring Scott Thomas in a starring role.
True, the Alpha quest doesn't lead reliably to happiness. The new biography of Margaret Thatcher reveals Denis contemplated a split when both of them were working too hard for the good of the marriage: a scenario we don't have to be as driven as she was to recognise.
It's easy, however, to accentuate the negative — and the degree of female solidarity which Wolf claims is being lost is questionable. For one thing, professional women have to take a lot more account of their domestic helpers than those progressive Edwardians with a ready supply of staff. These relationships can't be wholly equal but they're a lot less divided by snobbery than they were.
Culturally, too, we should be wary of the wider tendency to make rather good developments — more high-ranking female graduates and a (slightly) more porous corporate culture at the top — sound like subjects fit for Jeremiads. The underlying suggestion is that career women are becoming narcissistic, a charge rarely applied to the bloke in the office next door.
Most hard-working mothers know all too well there are things they neglect and which mothers who spend more time at home do far better. But I'm sticking it out against the revisionists on this one.
Women who want more out of work than just the pay cheque aren't guilty of some troubling inversion of normality. They're just making up for lost time and for opportunities their grandmothers didn't have or couldn't take. Analyse them all you like — then back them.
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Some of the unique features of the CyberKnife System, that enable individualized treatments include-
CyberKnife system uses very sophisticated imaging software to track and continually adjust treatment for any movement of the patient or tumor. Unlike other radiation treatments, that require patients to hold their breath during treatment delivery or rely on the use of rigid head frames that are screwed into patient's skull to minimize motion, CyberKnife system allows patients to breathe normally and remain comfortable during treatment, without any such extreme procedures.
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CyberKnife system essentially "paints" the tumor with a high-dose of radiation by targeting the tumor from almost every conceivable angle. Unrivaled by any other technology, CyberKnife beams are guided by the actual movement of the tumor. The x-rays in the CyberKnife treatment room are constantly taking pictures of the tumor, comparing its actual location to the treatment plan, and instantly reporting it back through the sophisticated software program to the robot. The robot responds to the new location and instantly adjusts the beams to accurately target the tumor. This unique tracking capability results in an extremely accurate delivery of radiation, sparing surrounding healthy tissues and critical organs from damage.
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The role of project managers in construction industry development
Hills, Martyn J., Fox, Paul W., Skitmore, Martin, Hon, Carol K.H., & Fong, Patrick S. W. (2008) The role of project managers in construction industry development. In Bridge, Carolyn (Ed.) AACE International's 52nd Annual Meeting & ICEC's 6th World Congress on Cost Engineering, Project Managment and Quantity Surveying, 29 June - 02 July 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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This paper reports on an international study into construction industry development that was used as a framework for a study into Hong Kong's construction industry and, based on the findings, argues that the role of a project manager is important to the development of the industry. Having used the same approach for both studies allowed for comparison with and validation of the international generic model. Statistical factor analysis was used to generate the following eight factors that are currently active in the development of Hong Kong's construction industry: financial resources; physical resources; competition; coordination and cooperation; government intervention; long-term vision and policy; communication between government and the industry; and a learning culture. Whilst these factors are sometimes different to the generic model, there is more that they have in common. Many of these have important implications for the role of project managers in the industry. The findings explained in this paper are helpful to all stakeholders in the construction industry from project managers to policy makers world-wide, who face similar challenges to those found in Hong Kong when considering how to best contribute towards the development of their particular construction industry. The paper provides clear examples to show that project managers are in the unique position of being able to significantly influence and effectively promote construction industry development through their management skills and values at various levels, including those at the grass-roots.
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This was rather informal. I had my 2 year old trying to dart to the street several times....But it's a 15 minute video working on several different things...Yes, I'm still dropping treats.....working that issue....going to the club tomorrow. Critique please.
Bane 6 months old. Early SchH training. Working on focus/eye contact. 2 yr old son with me. Distr - YouTube
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Nice puppy. Why the heeling between your legs? You are doing IPO? Just curious as to the point if this.
His focus is nice, when you don't drop the treats. I like the use of the place board.
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Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL Boy! Nice focus, from what I saw. I didn't watch the whole clip though.
I'm doing the same with my 6 month old. Have you done any flirt pole work or getting him to bark yet? I'm just starting the barking while he's being held back have gotton one bark lol.
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.Went to the club today...Bane was def having an off day on obedience. Wasn't focusing well, distracted....So we just had a play session on the field....When his turn came for bitework, he was very vocal, catching well....His grip was a little off, but much better by the end of the session. He ended with a great catch and a nice full grip...
That's great:) my club is really good but I feel we need to move into something new in training. I do most of it at home and never knew there's ways to bring out his bark now I know. So will be working on that next. Your pup is adorable :)
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It's hard going to the club and seeing all these older dogs work......As a new handler, we think, "I want that" and try rushing things...I've had to stop myself several times. It will come...Takes a lot of patience....Which I struggle with...I'm getting better.....
My goal, to keep building his confidence and building more focus. Short sessions....Something like that....haha
You are absolutely right in everything you said. It's hard thinking so far ahead when you see the older dogs. It's overwhelming. I do about 4-5 short sessions a day and always end it fun for him. I just teased him with his squeaky ball now I have a headache but I did get a few barks lol.
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Not sure if even Taurus has them yet. Back at the NRA convention, they thought they would come out with one of each. Apparently NOT!!
Anyone know where you can buy the extended mags for the PT709 Slim?
Not sure if even Taurus has them yet. Back at the NRA convention, they thought they would come out with one of each. Apparently NOT!!
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i am quite disappointed by the lack of extended mags. i like the gun a lot, i just wish it had that extra little bit.
I sent my PT709 in on 8/12/2009 for an extractor problem and I asked about the extended magazine. They said they hadn't produced any yet.
I called Taurus today to check on the extended mag.....not available yet and no ETA...some time between now and the end of the year...
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After talking to Taurus Customer Service Manager, you can be sure there are no plans at the present time to even produce the extended mags. If you can get a 7 rounder out of the 4000 coming into the country by the end of the year, consider yourself lucky.
I found a guy that is producing magazine extensions for the 709 slim that add 1 round capacity and enough room to help the average person get their pinky on the grip. I got a couple and it does make all the difference. If you're interested you can do a search for +1 magazine extension and it should come up. the guys ebay name is fprevos, and I'm so happy to see that SOMEBODY took the initiative to start to make them. I hope everyone interested will give him some business. I've bought 3 and don't even have my 3rd magazine yet!!! It doesn't make it to 9+1, but it does at least add 1 round to capacity and most important to me it makes all the difference in the world for the grip.
I bought the +1 magazine extension for my PT709. I fired the pistol today. Initially, I had a couple of times when the slide did not lock after the last round, but after about 3 times, it started working correctly.
I really like the extra length and the help it gives my grip.
Here are some photos, showing the normal magazine and a magazine with the extension.
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St. Petersburg's dining scene has experienced a facelift in recent years. While Russian food tends towards meat and potatoes as well as fresh fish, simply prepared, you'll find that the quality and cafe atmosphere have improved, especially in the city's historic center. Grab a blini -- pancake with filling -- for a quick snack, or stop in one of the tempting pastry shops on Nevsky Prospekt for a sweet treat.
In a Russian restaurant, you'll see a bewildering array of "salads" on the menu, many containing fish or meat; try the salad Olivier, a dish that holds a special place in Russian hearts. For something different, try Georgian cuisine, the Russian equivalent of "Southern" food.
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Stolle, located not too far from the Church of the Spilled Blood, is the place to get pies, either the meat or fruit variety. Disregard the cranky counter people and have a seat. Once you're done, buy another to bring back to your room for a late-night snack. They're that good.
Rossi's, part of the Grand Hotel Europe, is a pleasant sidewalk cafe just off busy Nevsky Prospekt; the food is adequate, the people-watching sublime.
The Idiot Cafe,named for the Dostoyevsky novel, is a favorite with St. Petersburg's expat and artsy crowd. It's known for its borscht and other vegetarian dishes, served in a quasi-Bohemian atmosphere in a cozy basement space. Wash it all down with a free shot of vodka. Staff speaks English.
Teplo, near St. Isaac's Cathedral, is one of St. Petersburg's more popular restaurants. With outdoor seating and kitschy home-style decor, it reminds you of an independent cafe you might see in a major American city. The potato pancakes, which come with Buko cheese, red caviar and smoked salmon, are delicious, as is the beef stroganoff made with mushrooms and veal. Reservations are recommended.
Kafe Tbiliso is considered one of the best places to experience Georgian food, which is considered fashionable right now in St. Petersburg. Make sure to try the khachapuri (cheese bread) and some Georgian red wine; menus are available in English.
Sever, located on Nevsky Prospekt, is a legendary Soviet-era cake shop where people used to line up for the brightly colored sweets. Do some drooling before you pick, although prices are reasonable enough that you might choose more than one.
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Getting a great shot of a firework is not just about the gear you've got. Here are 10 tips on what else you need to think about to become a master firework photographer!
Beyond cameras and films, what else do you need to consider if you want to get some nice shots at the next firework display?
1. Location = Composition
Make sure you find a good location and set up your equipment before the show begins. Close-up shots can give a dynamic explosive look, or you may choose to frame the fireworks with foreground or landscape.
This photograph takes in a night sky lit by the fireworks, set off beautifully by the silhouetted landscape and mirror reflection on the water:
This colourful photo has an unusual foreground for a firework shot, injecting the scene with energy:
2. Duration
Public firework displays usually last about 10 to 15 minutes, so if you are well prepared, you are less likely to miss the action. It's a good idea to find out the duration of the display beforehand so you can pace your shoot.
3. Observation
The burst and intensity of fireworks can be unpredictable, but before you get into photographing them, watch a few initial ones go off first to judge the likely height and approximate composition of the next ones that will follow.
4. Pacing
Remember that a firework display is like a theatrical show, so there will probably be a prelude (perhaps with smaller, fewer fireworks, which burst at lower height), increasing in tempo (larger fireworks with more individual impact, reaching higher in the sky, more frequent bursts), concluding in a finale (more than one fireworks bursting at the same time, different types of fireworks that complement each other and/or give group impact). So make sure you don't run out of films before the end!
5. Be quick!
Once the succession of fireworks get going, you can shoot through a roll of film quite quickly. From past experience, I think it is a good idea to load up more than one cameras (if you have) with film, so you don't waste time winding and changing film rolls while that beautiful lightshow is unfolding right before your eyes. Having a tripod with interchangeable tripod plates also helps; it lets you swap cameras even quicker.
6. Ready to catch the action
If you are using a cable release, you may keep the tripod head just lightly locked in, so it is ready to be repositioned quickly if needed.
7. Panning
If you are using a tripod with a panning tripod head, you can try a pan shot by following the trajectory of the firework in the viewfinder as it ascends the sky. Lock the tripod head as soon as the firework begins to burst open.
8. Close the shutter!
As a firework display gets going and the fireworks are bursting quickly one after another, it is tempting to want to keep the shutter open so you don't miss any of them. Stay away from that temptation and close the shutter! Otherwise your photo will just become overloaded with light and overexposed. After about 5 seconds or so, close the shutter and move onto the next frame.
A lesson learned! An example of a very over exposed shot… I was so mesmerised by the fireworks, I left the shutter open for too long and the image turned out almost completely white:
9. Air quality
Remember that the duration of the display affects the quality of the atmosphere. The longer a firework display goes on, the larger amount of smoke and particles there will be hanging in the air. If you are after a crisp shot with a clean black background, you may be more likely to capture it at the beginning of a display.
An example of a firework photograph with a crisp black background:
By contrast, the photo below was likely to have been taken towards the end of a display, because it shows lots of fireworks going off at the same time, with a smokey atmosphere.
10. Bring a torch
You will be on a night shoot, so it is really useful to have a small torch handy (preferably tied to a string and worn around your neck) when you are searching for the right settings on your camera, or for distinguishing between different rolls of films inside your bag, etc. And when the fireworks are over, you can always use it to do some light painting before you pack up!
Do you have any experiences in on-location shoot for fireworks? Your comments are welcome!
Interested in knowing more? This article is part of a three-part 'masterclass' on photographing fireworks. The other articles:
- Part 1: Basic Principles of Photographing Fireworks
- Part 2: How to Photograph Firework Displays Using Various Lomo Cameras
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I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but my 8yo son was just diagnosed with "probable" celiac disease. His blood tests were positive (really high transglut IgA) - we are awaiting a biopsy to confirm.
Given how high his antibody levels are, I'm pretty we will be going gluten-free after the biopsy in 6 weeks. I found the celiac.com website which has a lot of great information, so I'm preparing for that shift.
I guess the question I have here is how do I support my son in this? How do I break the news? What's the best way to help him deal with saying no to food at school/friend's houses/parties/etc. He's not very sick. His main symptom is anemia that hasn't gone away despite months and moths of iron supplements. So I can't really rely upon him feeling so much better after going gluten-free that the benefits will be obvious to him.
Any advice you can offer would be great. (And if all the celiacs are in another forum, let me know and I'll repost over there...)
I am sure you already know this but is your son hasn't had a biopsy yet he MUST stay on gluten till he has it.
My DS (almost 5) was pretty much asymptomatic prior to his DX. He had zero Vit. D level so we were sent to and Endocrinologist who did the Celiac blood test which came back a high +. His biopsy was inconclusive and after speaking with "the" Celiac Dr. here in the US, we decided to go GF and retest his blood in 6 months. this was 2 years ago and we already had a long list of food allergies so adding one more wasn't a big deal really for him (for me, that was another story ;) Sorry I can't be of any help there.
That said, if you need help finding alternative or recipes, ask away. Because our list includes dairy, egg, peanut and tree nut, there aren't many safe options for us but for gluten free only there's a ton out there!
Udi's bread
King Arthur Flours
Mary's Gone Crackers
These are some products that are popular in the GF community. I see you found the forums on Celiac.com which is a great place too!
Good luck!
Thanks scs. Did your son's antibody levels go down?
We are still on gluten until the biopsy, so nothing is different right now. I kind of feel caught in a weird in-between stage right now, esp. because we haven't told A anything yet.
I assume we'll go GF after the biopsy even if it's inconclusive and see if it fixes his iron problems, but it would be nice to actually have a doctor's note in hand for school/camp/etc. It seems like it would be much easier to have his condition taken seriously.
Yes. His original ttG was over 100 (I am tinkling 150ish?) At 6 months it was at 48 but at a year only dropped to 38. We scoured to find out why and after testing foods his mustard to be the offender. We are going for blood work this week to see where we are at now. Hoping they are down to normal (under 20). I agree that getting the dx is helpful esp for school.
I would ask your GI if in the absence of a + biopsy they will diagnosis it as Celiac if you have decreasing ttG levels after going on a GF diet. From all my research and from Dr. Fasino, a falling ttG after going GF is a positive. Not all Drs. think that way but I trust Dr. Fasino (he's the one who does all the research here in the US).
We have been gluten-free for 3 years and it has gotten a whole lot easier, with many new products coming into the stores. As far as him being in other places, I would just plan on packing him a snack that he can eat when other children get theirs.
I have a list here http://pinterest.com/fruitfulmomma/gluten-free-food-manufacturers/ of several of the manufacturers of gf foods. If you have a Whole Foods Market nearby they have their own line of GF frozen baked goods. Many grocery stores are starting to put labels on the shelves in front of gf foods.
And if you like to bake or cook from scratch there are a ton of recipe websites out there now. Also many books that may be available in your library. This is a good one http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Kids-Raising-Children-Conditions/dp/1606130064/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324343851&sr=8-4 -
Gluten-Free Kids: Raising Happy, Healthy Children with Celiac Disease, Autism, and Other Conditions by Danna Korn.
Thanks for the advice! The more I look into GF eating, it doesn't seem so bad. I just need to learn how to deal with baking, primarily. What a change though - yikes!
(thank goodness my son's favorite food is rice...)
We're eating gluten until the biopsy and going GF after that. It's nice to know that we might be able to get an official diagnosis even if the biopsy comes out indeterminate but his symptoms improve with a GF diet.
With "just" a gluten free diet, there are a ton of options. Bob's Red Mill has a lot of GF flours (not suitable for people with nut allergies though!). I am a HUGE fan of King Arthurs GF flours and mixes. Xanthan gum is often used so grab some of that when you do go GF. There are a TON of blogs with great recipes as well!
Plus you can always ask here :)
Hi there,
We just got results back for the twin we did NOT suspect to have Celiac and she tested positive. (She has no sympotms we have recognized while our other twin has symptoms but a negative set of test results...go figure). The girls also have two cousins with Celiac Disease. I'm not convinced I'm going to do the intestinal biopsies--sounds so invasive! (one cousin did and the other did not). What prompted you to go beyond the blood tests?
Hang in there!
We did the biopsy after 3 blood tests, several months of milling it over and a second Dr's opinion. It was not an easy decision for us at all.
Our DS was really asymptomatic as well. We only tested for Celiac because he had zero Vit. D.
I would talk to your GI. Given the family link, they may be willing to give you a dx without a biopsy if you go GF and the tTG levels fall. That would be ideal (I think!)
Good luck!
In our case, our son also had H. Pylori in his stomach, which can cause damage and lead to internal bleeding (thus causing anemia, which is his main symptom). So we were going to have the GI scope his stomach and see if there is any damage there. Continuing on to the small intestine is not that much different.
That being said, we haven't even talked directly with the GI specialist yet. They are only in town for 2 days a month, so getting an appt is a bit tricky. It may be that at our appt next month they advise against it and decide that his anemia must be from celiac and we go from there. Until then, we are sticking to gluten so that the biopsy results would not be skewed.
Thank you for the feedback. I'm really puzzled that our second daughter (the one with symptoms) tested negative for Celiac...hmmm. Any thoughts/suggestions?
They are twins and share genetics. Just because A tested negative does not mean it isn't going to be Celiac some time. We didn't even test DD (our second child) because the genetically speaking, they're bound to be pretty darn close. So while B may have been the one who tested +, I wouldn't expect A to be completely in the clear.
There's also gluten intolerance. My daughter and I both tested negative for celiac, but she and I (and my son) are all gluten intolerant (and I have a celiac gene as well). A gluten free diet isn't that hard but it does take some getting used to. We've been doing it for 3 1/2 years now (along with other intolerances which make it more difficult). One of my friends has two sons who are celiac (both asymptomatic, but tested because they have type 1 diabetes, and that shares a gene with celiac). Their numbers didn't go down the first year but they were having communion wafers each week, having french fries in shared (read: cross contaminated) fryers out at restaurants once a month, etc. There's a learning curve for sure.
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:) Heading to the pediatric GI specialist tomorrow. I think I know what he's going to say, "always avoid gluten." Any suggestions on questions to ask him? Are there any additional tests I should run? For related diseases/etc?
Hope everything goes well for you and you get the answers you need! As already stated above some doctor's will diagnose without a positive biopsy and some will not. You might want to check this article out http://journals.lww.com/jpgn/Abstract/2011/06000/HLA_DQ_Genotyping_Combined_With_Serological.14.aspx
Glad to hear you will be trying the gluten free diet no matter what the biopsy says! A trial of diet is the best test in my opinion :p
It will be an adjustment but once you get the hang of things the gluten free diet really isn't as restricted as people think, especially if you don't have any other food intolerances to go along with it. As far as helping your son to cope there are a lot of books out there http://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Childrens-Books-Celiac-Disease/lm/R1JL5TXINT16FS
I thought this one was really cute http://cecilceliac.com/
Thanks for the links.
We got a copy of "The GF Kid" from our library. It's really great for a kid his age and walks through the disease, how to deal with a GF diet, and all sorts of issues kids might encounter (sleep-overs, school lunches, etc.). We've already read it half a dozen times - he likes it, and I think it kind of provides a "person" he can relate to, if only on paper. He knows 2 kids at school who are GF, too.
We still have 2 weeks before we see the GI specialist. Bah.
Thanks everyone! I love the book suggestions too! They are great! I agree that GF isn't that hard once you're used to it. We luckily have kids who eat lots of fruits and veggies. What I do need is a great pancake mix. Any suggestions?
Also, we're headed to a larger city for a second opinion with a well-known Celiac/GI specialist. I think that'll help me on our diagnosis path!
I did hear the following statistics from a woman conducting a study:
30% of the general population carries the Celiac gene(s)
10% of people with confirmed Celiac do not have the Celiac gene (which leads me to believe there is another gene beyond DQ2 and DQ8 that hasn't been identified)
More (gluten-free) food for thought!
We are big fans of Cherrybrook Kitchens pancake mix. We deal with a ton more than just gluten though. I think the GF Bisquik (sp) is suppose to be goo as well as Bob's Red Mill.
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A splashback is a material that covers the length of the area behind kitchen benchtops, bathroom benchtop or sink, and the laundry tub. The purpose of the splashback is to protect the wall near your working areas. It needs to be waterproof, non-flammable, and easy to clean. As well, splashbacks are a great opportunity to show off your personal style, so be sure to choose something that fits in with your taste and décor. When choosing a splashback, there are a number of colours available. Be careful when choosing your colour however, as colour may date and you don't want to replace your entire splashback as it goes out of fashion. Natural and neutral colours are the most popular as they stand the test of time and also have great resale value. You can always change the look of the area using accessories.
Acrylic splashbacks are durable, versatile, and available in a range of different colours. As they can be made in one unit, they often have no seams, making it very hygienic as there are no gaps for food to gather or germs to breed in. Acrylic splashbacks have the advantage of looking like glass but are around half the cost. They are also lighter than glass and are safer as there is no risk of them shattering like glass can. They can be smooth or textured, depending on your needs. If choosing a textured splashback panel, the textured side should be installed facing out. You can choose to install it with the smooth side out if cleaning will become an issue for you. Acrylic splashbacks are very easy to clean – in fact, they can be cleaned just using a wet cloth. Because there is no grout, there is no need for cleaning chemicals.
There is only one real disadvantage to using acrylic in splashbacks and that is that they cannot be installed directly behind cooktops in the kitchen. This is due to its heat properties. However, the acrylic can easily be substituted with stainless steel or toughened glass in this area.
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For the past few months, the only way to get each week off on a good foot has been at this Museum District oasis of cool. Debonair Lounge has already welcomed a who's who of Houston's hottest young hip-hop and R&B performers -- backed as always by that smooth-ass Debonair house band -- strutting their stuff for one of the most stylish audiences in town.
Hosted by local scenesters Tay Mitch and Brad Gilmore, whom Channel 39's Newsfix called "ebony and ivory at its finest," these few hours will have you looking forward to every Monday... just not Tuesdays. The party never stops on Instagram at @DebonairLoungeHTX, too. CHRIS GRAY
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Bayou City Good Old Boys Continental Club, February 25
Early rock and roll, rockabilly and boogie-woogie may have all but disappeared from non-satellite radio, but the sounds of yesteryear are alive and swingin' Tuesday nights at the Continental, as played by a group of youngsters who couldn't have been born before the Reagan administration.
But for the past several months, first at Mango's and now on Mid-Main, the Bayou City Good Old Boys have been bringing the sounds of Jerry Lee Lewis, Richie Valens and the pre-Sgt. Pepper Beatles to a crowd that would otherwise only recognize "Fat Elvis" as ex-Astro Lance Berkman's old nickname. Attendance has been steadily picking up, helped no doubt by no cover charge, but do the Boys a favor and slip them a well-deserved fiver or two. With the Broken Spokes. CHRIS GRAY
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House band for Brooklyn-based Dap-Tone Records, the Dap-Kings had their first brush with real fame backing the late Amy Winehouse on her multiplatinum 2006 album Back to Black, but their real singer, Sharon Jones, has taken the band straight to the top of 21st-century soul's A-list. A former New York City session singer and Riker's Island corrections officer - she used to serenade her inmates with Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love of All" - Jones comes on like the lost cousin of Tina Turner or Aretha Franklin, but the last thing she wants to be called is "retro."
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Pixies Bayou Music Center, February 27
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Last year, however, the Pixies experienced a potentially fatal blow, when beloved bassist Kim Deal announced her sudden departure after 25-plus years. Despite the setback, however, the band has endured and regrouped with ex-A Perfect Circle and Zwan bassist Paz Lenchantin now aboard. Watch Rocks Off for an interview with Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago Tuesday. NEPH BASEDOW
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