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Mossel Bay has one of the mildest climates in the world – second only to Hawaii.
South Africa is not just a great safari destination, it's also a top surfing destination, so let the kids learn to surf while you're here.
Mossel Bay, one of the many charming towns along the Western Cape's Garden Route, is a perfect place for children to learn surfing the right way – safely and in expert professional hands.
Mossel Bay enjoys temperate sunny weather for much of the year and superb surf much of the time. Here Llewellyn Whittaker, former Triple Crown surf champion, teaches kids how to surf, how to stay safe and, above all, how to respect the sea.
Kids learn to surf on an initial two-hour ocean awareness course. As well as learning to stand and balance on the surfboard, they learn the five golden rules of using the sea: never swim alone; always have a fixed marker on the beach; keep your feet on the ground; stay between safety flags; and always wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you go swimming.
But the experience is more than just learning to surf. It's about teaching kids to learn valuable life lessons like self-motivation, discipline and hard work. Kids (and adults) can build self-esteem, discover their strengths and become motivated in a controlled, secure environment.
Whittaker's Waves School of Surfing prides itself on teaching surfers of any ability or level to find out about themselves, as well as improving their surfing skills. And the Point at Mossel Bay is special in that two waves break next to each other – perfect for surfing.
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What The Media Failed To Tell You About Claims of Dead Registered Voters in North Carolina
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Allegations by a non-profit group that there are 30,000 dead people registered to vote in North Carolina have received play in local and national media (including Fox News) over the last week -- what isn't being reported, however, is the group's history of making false allegations of voter fraud or the larger pattern of finding no merit to "dead voter" accusations.
The group, led by recently retired Air Force officer and Tea Party darling Jay DeLancy, calls itself the Voter Integrity Project of North Carolina (VIP-NC). In yet another Fox News attempt to fear-monger about post-mortem voter fraud, DeLancy was invited to appear on the September 5th edition of Fox & Friends to hype his group's findings. During the interview, he admitted that so far, his group has only found a handful of allegedly deceased individuals actually voting, and that they're not ready to release an exact number on their findings. To put that tentative "handful" in context, over 2.5 million votes were cast in the 2010 general election in North Carolina.
Neither the hosts of Fox & Friends nor the myriad straight news sources reporting on the '30,000 dead voter' claims mentioned the history of these types of allegations collapsing or the fact that voter fraud is extremely rare. In fact, Fox News has tried to gin up fears about dead people voting before. An hour-long special that aired in April, Fox News Reporting: Stealing Your Vote, reported on an already-debunked claim that 953 ballots were cast by "dead" voters in South Carolina. However, an investigation by the state's Election Commission found no evidence of fraud.
Nor did Fox mention in this week's segment that DeLancy's project has failed previous attempts to expose voter fraud in the state. Earlier this year, the group submitted the names of over 500 registered voters they claimed were non-citizens, alleging that half of those may have actually voted illegally or committed some other related crime. A subsequent investigation flagged only 11 registrants for closer inspection.* From the Raleigh News & Observer:
Earlier this summer, the organization sued to have 528 Wake County residents it claimed were not U.S. citizens removed from the voter registration. The county elections board investigated the complaint and removed 11 names from its registry and referred the names to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said Cherie Poucher, director of the Wake County Board of Elections.
DeLancy's analysis suffered from a fatal but painfully obvious flaw. Bob Hall, executive director of the election watchdog group Democracy NC, clarified to Raleigh's WRAL that the government database DeLancy's group used in their analysis defines "non-citizen" as someone who isn't a resident of the county, and therefore ineligible for jury duty there, rather than someone who is not a citizen of the United States. Watch (at 4:44):
Generally, a group with a record as tarnished as VIP-NC's would be laughed out of the conversation. But when they're peddling claims that align with the conservatives' scary bedtime story that aliens, felons, and zombies are contaminating our democracy, Fox News and others have been willing to turn a blind eye to the truth.
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Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield spent Saturday on the set of The Amazing Spider-Man in NYC. Andrew wasn't sporting his tight, crime-fighting costume for his latest day of filming, instead going casual in Peter Parker's street clothes. Andrew and Emma are off to a strong start in the competition for your favorite hottest rising star in the PopSugar 100, with both of their careers solidly on the rise in 2011. Beyond their roles in the Spider-Man reboot, they are both staying busy with several other high-profile projects. Emma's turn in the highly anticipated, big-screen adaptation of The Help will hit theaters this Summer, and Andrew is following up his success in The Social Network with a role opposite Jennifer Garner in the upcoming drama Back Roads. Off screen, the pair still manage to unwind in their downtime. Andrew's been clocking date nights with girlfriend Shannon Woodward, and Emma, who is a current Glamour covergirl, is becoming a red-carpet staple.


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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- South Africa's police head has appointed its top detective as the new lead investigator in the Oscar Pistorius murder case.
The decision came after it emerged the initial investigator, Hilton Botha, was facing attempted murder charges.
National Commissioner Riah Phiyega says Lt. Gen. Vinesh Moonoo will take over the investigation.
Phiyega says the Pistorius case "shall receive attention at the national level" and Moonoo will "gather a team of highly skilled and experience detectives."
She says Moonoo is the South Africa police's "top detective."
Botha's future in charge of the investigation into world-famous athlete Pistorius came into doubt after charges of attempted murder were reinstated against him in relation to a 2011 shooting incident, when he and two other police officers allegedly fired shots at a minibus.
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...but no reason not to run.
Jerry A runners blog-updated daily
One more mile than October and survive The Monkey.
"He conquers who endures" - Persius "Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel
Okay, unclear on some of them, but here's a few
I have finally gotten serious about knocking some fat off. I don't have a particular schedule (i.e., weigh 160 by 11/30) but I will work consistently losing weight during November (and December if necessary). Goal is 160-165.
No mileage goals, I'm good - just stay consistent
Sub 2 Half Marathon (gulp - attempting this Saturday)
Survive Mini Quadzilla (4 half marathons in 4 days)
Good luck on the HM this weekend - where is this Quadzilla thing? That sounds pretty cool - or are you just doing it on your own?
Just a dude.
My goals:
250 miles
190 pounds
Page 2 of the YTD Distance list...
Getting back in shape... Just need it to be a skinnier shape...
Good luck on the HM this weekend - where is this Quadzilla thing? That sounds pretty cool - or are you just doing it on your own?
Thanks. Re my sub 2: I go from feeling very confident to feeling very "end of days" - ish about it.
The Quadzilla is in Seattle. I'm really looking forward to it, but it is also freaking me out a bit! I'm sure I will walk most of day 2 (technical trail) and day 4 (hilly)...but it will definitely be epic!
I fly.
1. 160+ miles (would really like 200, but it's probably not going to happen); and
2. To not die at the Monkey.
Bring it on.
Some lofty goals here this month!
1) 200 mile month for first time ever
2) 60 mile week for first time ever
3) drop from 221 to 214 lbs in time for Vegas marathon
4) Hit 1500 miles for the year (easy one)
5) Don't get injured!!!!!
2016 Goals
2000 miles
Get ready for my 2nd Boston Marathon
No race goals, just stay healthy and work on flexibility and strength.
1. Some good hill work
2. 143 miles
3. To contribute in at least some small way toward world peace
Speed my steps along your path, according to your will.
My number one goal is to catch the pace bunny! I'm only about 10 miles behind so I think I can do it. Would like to run a decent 5K and hit 200 miles.
Once a runner . . .
I would like to run 180 miles at least. But we will see what happens after my appointment with the Ortho doc for my knee on Nov. 10
Running is stupid
2. To not die at the Monkey.
+1. No way will I be where I'd like to be, but the foot is getting better and better so I'm hoping it'll survive.
Half marathon this Sunday... no goal but to get miles and then throw on a few more miles to make it to 20 for the day. "Run" the Turkey Trot 4 days after Monkey. Ha.
I am hoping November will be more of a normal mileage month than the last two months have been.
Live the Adventure. Enjoy the Journey. Be Kind. Have Faith!
an amazing likeness
Goodness, for a small little marathon with a registration that closed in, like, 18 seconds or something...amazing the number of RA peeps who are running it.
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SPIN-UP: Results Summary
The National Task Force on Undergraduate Physics found that thriving physics departments share the following characteristics:
Motivation and Action
- A widespread attitude among the faculty that the department has the primary responsibility for maintaining or improving the undergraduate program.
- Departments identified areas in need of change and initiated reform efforts in areas it identified as most in need of change.
- Sustained leadership with a focus on undergraduate physics within the department. Most faculty members in the department placed a high value on undergraduate education.
- A clearly articulated undergraduate mission and a vision of how it supports the institution's mission. The vision is shared among the faculty and communicated to the students.
- A large fraction of the departmental faculty actively engaged in the undergraduate program.
- Administrative support from the dean/provost for the department's undergraduate efforts.
Supportive, Encouraging and Challenging Environment
- Recruitment program either with high school students or with first-year students at the institution.
- A strong academic advising program for physics majors that actively reaches out to the students.
- Career mentoring: an active effort to make students (particularly beginning students) aware of the wide range of careers possible with a physics degree. For upper-level students the mentoring includes advice on how to apply for jobs, graduate schools, etc.
- Flexible majors' program: Several options or tracks leading to the bachelor's degree are available (and promoted).
- 3/2 dual-degree engineering programs, particularly at four-year colleges without engineering departments.
- Mentoring of new faculty, particularly for teaching.
- Active physics club or Society of Physics Students chapter.
- Student commons room or lounge.
- Opportunities for informal student/faculty interactions.
- Alumni relations. The department keeps in contact with alumni, keeps data on careers of alumni, etc.
Experimentation and Evaluation
- Special attention paid to the introductory physics courses. The "best" teachers among the faculty are assigned to those courses.
- Undergraduate research either during the summer or during the academic year.
- Physics education research and external funding. Most of the faculty are aware of the findings of physics education research and pedagogical innovations based on physics education research. Some departments had one or two faculty actively engaged in physics education research. Some faculty members have received external funding for education projects.
Each of these themes is further analyzed and illustrated with examples from site visits in Chapter 4 of the report.


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FOUR young thugs who formed an armed mob and behaved like "animals" in a daylight street attack on a York man have been jailed.
One of them, Billy Allan, 18, was on bail at the time for nearly killing a second man, Anthony Lansbury, 51, and leaving him with life changing brain injuries in a separate attack.
Describing the noon attack in The Groves on October 5, Nick Adlington, prosecuting, said the quartet cycled towards their victim Mark Maddison, 28, with one holding a golf club "like a lance" in front of him, and two others holding a plank of wood and an ornamental rock.
Using their weapons, the three knocked him to the ground where they kicked and hit him while accomplice Rocky Allen, 20, shouted encouragement.
"You attacked with a mob mentality, rounding on Mr Maddison," said Recorder Michelle Heeley.
"Anyone watching would have been terrified. You acted like animals."
Mr Adlington said exactly a month earlier, a young girl had screamed: "He's dead" after witnessing Billy Allan's midnight attack on Anthony Lansbury in Melrosegate, Tang Hall.
She was one of three girls aged 16, 16 and 19 who saw Allan cycle after the 51-year-old as he was walking home just after midnight on September 5 and punch him once to the face. Mr Lansbury fell to the ground and lay unconscious.
They called the ambulance service who rushed Mr Lansbury to hospital where doctors later that day feared for his life.
He had to have two major head operations and needed 80 stitches, said Mr Adlington, and had suffered long-lasting and serious brain injury.
"One cannot but be moved by the effect not only on Mr Lansbury, but also on his family," said the judge after reading lengthy statements from his relatives.
She jailed Allan, of Kempton Close, Acomb, for three years and four months.
Mr Lansbury's sister, Kim Farrar, who was in court to see Allan jailed, said: "I'm not happy with it, but what can I do? I'm not happy with it. I just walked away.
"I thought he would get more. But at the end of the day he's gone down for what he's done and now we have just got to concentrate on looking after Anthony now."
She said: "He's still not fully recovered. His speech is still slurred, he's still got double vision, no sense of taste or smell, still not good on his legs.
"We've got to get on with things now so that's what we're doing now it's finished. It's done. It's nice to have a line drawn down under it.
Allan admitted causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Lansbury, violent disorder for the attack on Mr Maddison and theft of a mobile phone from a car.
Mr Adlington said on September 5, Allan cycled up to Mr Lansbury and they exchanged words. Mr Lansbury walked on and Allan went after him. The girls said he was the aggressor.
On September 29, a member of the public filmed Allan stealing the phone and handed the footage to police.
On October 5, Mr Maddison had been pursuing the quartet on his bike when they armed themselves and turned on him after an altercation with his girlfriend.
Trainee chef Jack Alexander, 20, of Fox Covert, Huntington, Jordan Lawrence Ellerby, 18, of Kirkham Avenue, and Rocky Lee Allen, 20, of Roche Avenue, all admitted violent disorder. Alexander and Ellerby were jailed for 16 months, Allen for 12.
Lawyers for all four said they were remorseful for their crimes, which had not been premeditated and had been committed on impulse. For Allan, Kevin Blount said he had not gone looking for a fight when he hit Mr Lansbury.


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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [RM] Feb. 8, 2012 Texas State Parks Want You to Take A Hike AUSTIN - Periodic mild winter days present a great opportunity to lace up your hiking boots or simply slip on your sneakers and hit a variety of trails snaking through dozens of Texas State Parks. With 94 state parks, hikers of all abilities will have no trouble finding the kind of trail - flat and wooded to rocky and mountainous - to tackle for healthy, low-impact exercise, to burn some calories and to get close to nature. After all, hiking is one of Texas State Parks' most popular activities. A survey of Texas State Park visitors conducted from 2002 to 2007 at 70 state parks revealed that hiking ranked highest for recreational activities participated in for both day users and overnight visitors. Thirteen percent of day park users listed hiking/walking park trails as the primary reason for a state park day trip, second only to sightseeing/scenery. Day park users also ranked trail improvements (signage/trail map/more trails) second only to "more interpretive programs" as the "most desired park improvement" they'd like to see. As if to prove that point, on Jan. 1, more than 1,000 people headed to one of 47 Texas State Parks to participate in the parks' inaugural First Day Hike program, part of a national effort sponsored by the National Association of State Parks. Lake Brownwood State Park reported 133 participants lined up at the gate to get in on the New Year's Day fun. Now is a great time to take to the trails in a state park near you, according to Brent Leisure, director of Texas State Parks. Dozens of state parks throughout the state have recently upgraded existing trails or added to their trail system. "Outdoor activities like hiking are gaining popularity and are ideal for winter months which is off-season for most parks, bringing fewer crowds and many days of mild weather," says Leisure. "Many of our parks either have just completed or are in the process of renovating and improving their hike and bike trails." Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque in the Panhandle Plains is in the midst of renovating roughly a third of the 65-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway, a rails-to-trails conversion that runs 64 miles from South Plains to Estelline. Five miles - from Monks Crossing to Clarity Tunnel - already have been resurfaced, providing a mostly level hike or bicycle ride for the whole family. An additional 15 miles will be resurfaced with crushed caliche to complete the project. Inside the park, another 28 miles of trails, ranging from fairly level to an extreme incline, offer challenges for persons of any ability. A new four-mile, multi-use Canyon Rim Trail has been completed at Seminole Canyon State Historic Site in Val Verde County, where hikers can take in amazing views from the canyon's edge. The new trail, which will be receiving finishing touches from a Trails Across Texas crew this month, doubles the trail mileage within the park. At Palmetto State Park near Gonzales, Superintendent Todd Imboden says workers recently have completed trail improvements to the five miles of hike-and-bike trails, including 1,000 feet of new boardwalks and 15 foot bridges suspended 18 inches over the Ottine Swamp Trail's dwarf palmetto wetlands. Additional trail spurs lead to the San Marcos River Trail and other park trails of wide, decomposed granite trails ideal for hiking or biking. In addition, he says, crews just last week erected new interpretive trail signage providing directions and information about the park's natural and cultural history. Austinites will be pleased to learn that McKinney Falls State Park on Feb. 25 will host a grand opening of an additional mile and a half of multi-use trails along the Homestead Trail, featuring bridges, armored drainages and boardwalks. Drainage and erosion issues also were addressed on the Homestead Trail's original 2.8 miles that wind through the heart of the park. Ongoing trail improvements at Government Canyon State Natural Area mean hikers in San Antonio's urban setting won't have far to travel to access more than 40 miles of trails traversing both flat and hilly terrain that varies in difficulty from beginner to technical. Located at the southern edge of the Hill Country, the state natural area, which opened in 2005, provides users with countless loop options and breathtaking scenery. From easy hiking trails like those at Brazos Bend State Park and Dinosaur Valley state parks that put hikers eye-to-eye with alligators and dinosaur footprints, respectively, to challenging desert trails covering 18 miles at Big Bend Ranch State Park in far west Texas, the Texas State Park trail system makes for happy feet. Park rangers remind trail users to don sturdy footwear, bring along a hiking stick and pack plenty of water for your trek. Park entrance fees apply at most parks. For more information on hiking in Texas State Parks and park trail maps, visit: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks/things-to-do/hiking-in-state-parks For a list of upcoming guided hikes and nature walks, visit: http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/hiking/hikes-walks To download hiking images, visit: http://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/news_images/?g=first_day_hikes -30-


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The Zombies' essential 1968 album Odessey & Oracle didn't become a hit until almost two years after its release, spurred by the belated availability of "Time Of The Season" as a single. The album entered the rock pantheon roughly two decades later, when a wave of psych-pop revivalists claimed it as their own Sgt. Pepper's. Recently, Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone and guitarist-songwriter Rod Argent reunited for a club tour where they played the bulk of Odessey & Oracle, plus earlier hits like "Tell Her No" and "She's Not There." The shows received good notices, but didn't really reflect the musicians' evolving styles, which are better reflected in Blunstone's brief-but-successful solo career as a twee folkie, and Argent's chart-topping stint as a progressive hard-rocker.
All of which means that fans should table complaints that Argent and Blunstone's new album As Far As I Can See... doesn't sound much like The Zombies, since these guys stopped being The Zombies long ago. Slinky middle-of-the-road R&B numbers like "In My Mind A Miracle" and "Memphis" could just as easily be the work of a reconstituted Spencer Davis Group, if it weren't for the way Blunstone's magisterial voice snakes around Argent's vibrant keyboards, almost recalling "I Want Her She Wants Me." In the liner notes, Argent says that the duo decided to revive the Zombies name because they heard similarities between their harmonies now and the harmonies of old, though as any Behind The Music fan can tell, when a band starts touting its technical achievements, the magic is pretty much gone. As Far As I Can See... works fine as a well-produced bar-band exercise, but it's not a comeback worth fussing about.
Zombies junkies are better off choosing from the growing number of bands still striving to squeeze something fresh out of spooky, jazzy pop. One of the best is Kevin Tihista's Red Terror, which made its debut three years ago with the gorgeous Don't Breathe A Word, a pretty pop sleeper that sneaked onto a major label and disappeared before many could note its attempt at Big Star as arranged by Burt Bacharach. Since then, Tihista has written and recorded a slew of songs, but has only released them sporadically. Wake Up Captain represents his first real full-length since Don't Breathe A Word, and though it can't bear the weight of his cult's expectations, the disc contains plenty of arresting moments where fragility soars across grandiose orchestration.
Wake Up Captain takes a quieter approach than Don't Breathe A Word, striving for the sound of the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night. Deploying piano-bass-and-guitar-solo arrangements similar to the early-'70s work of John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, Kevin Tihista's Red Terror works diligently over an hour of breathy, echoing balladry to justify the tenuous optimism of the album's final track, "This Is An Offering," a hymn for the pop-addled.


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I, as well as many other Muslim girls, wear the hijab (headscarf) as a religious requirement and as an expression of our Muslim identity.
I have been wearing my hijab for almost two years and I have not looked back since. It was a decision I made myself because I had realized that I had no real identification to show that I was a Muslim.
However, I have faced many situations where I have been discriminated by people at my school because of my hijab. The accounts I have experienced have been by people who are of different faiths but also, surprisingly, by people who are, by name, Muslims. Discrimination from non Muslims is ultimately down to ignorance which is a problem in some towns in the North West as a majority of the Asian and white community are segregated.
Some non-Muslims do not know why women wear the hijab and are unaware of the main beliefs of Islam itself. The vast part of information they obtain about Muslims is from the media which is, as we are all aware, not putting us in a positive light.
So if discrimination from non-Muslims is caused by ignorance, where does that leave discrimination between Muslims?
I have been called names and also heard remarks, such as 'scarfy's' and 'ninja's'. These comments are pretty immature and plain stupid but to hear these words from a Muslim is shocking as well as upsetting. Fellow Muslims at school assume girls wearing headscarves are oppressed by their '14 stone, on benefits, scary-looking fathers'.
Stereotyping runs through the teens in the Muslim community who presume girls are browbeaten by our families and forced to stay at home doing housework.
I recognise why there are people who think this way as this does happen within the Muslim community.
However such cases have no relevance to Islam, they are based primarily on cultural beliefs. These predicaments make it that much more difficult for non-Muslims to understand and respect our right to dress the way we choose when we have some within our community who discriminate and mock.
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Devizes School has applied for planning permission to install 200 solar panels on the roofs of two teaching blocks.
The project would be installed by Kennet Community Energy Limited (KCEL), a not-for-profit community organisation, which exists to promote and develop sustainable energy in the local area.
KCEL will pay for the installation of the solar panels, on Blocks C and D, and director Peter Moorcroft said the panels would generate about 44MW of electricity, all of which would be used by the school.
In the planning application, Mr Moorcroft said: "This will provide a considerable saving in both expenditure and carbon dioxide emissions. The panels will be mounted on suitably ballasted console mouldings to provide the correct angle to the sun.
"The ballasting recommended by the console manufacturers is intended to prevent movement due to wind forces.
"The school authorities have confirmed that the roof structure will support the necessary loading.
"All panels will be mounted at least one metre in from the roof edge. Blocks C and D have recently undergone major refurbishment with an atrium pyramid roof being added to Block C.
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One might ask why a vegetarian would dine at a restaurant that bills itself as a "chophouse," but with such a large variety of delectable meatless dishes, the better question to ask is why more vegetarians don't frequent it?
Located inside Gila River Casinos' Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, Verona Chophouse revamped its menu and added more than 20 new Tuscan-inspired dishes that are sure to awaken your taste buds.
When our group of three was ushered in, we were greeted not only by the host, but also by the pasta room where pasta is handmade daily. It doesn't get any fresher than that.
As we were escorted to our table there was a tantalizing aroma coming from the restaurant's new sizzling pasta station in the outdoor patio area where a chef makes the Italian sizzling skillets. A water fountain and trees make for a serene ambiance in the patio. There's no need to worry about the heat, the misters will abolish those concerns.
Instead of browsing through the menu endlessly, our waitress went through it entirely and highlighted house favorites which eased the ordering process.
For our appetizers we selected the Verona Trio, which included Bruschetta, spinach artichoke dip, crab stuffed mushrooms and fried calamari. I sampled only the meatless items, but they did not disappoint.
I just about finished the Bruschetta by myself. The Italian baguette was toasted to perfection, topped with Roma tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and olive oil; the fresh basil set off a taste explosion in my mouth.
The spinach artichoke dip was hands down the best I have ever tasted. I am not a fan of greasy food and many times it's not negotiable when you throw cheese into the mix, but the dip had the benefit of great taste, without the greasy side effect. It was the perfect blend of spinach and artichoke with neither flavor overpowering the other. Instead, they created an ideal fusion of flavors. I almost wanted to ditch the garlic bread and eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon, but I restrained myself. We were at a classy place after all.
Executive chef Brian Lawlor was gracious enough to make me an order of crab-stuffed mushrooms sans the meat. It was easily a table favorite even among the meat alternatives. The bread-crumb coating, which contained roasted peppers, zucchini, onions and parmesan cheese among other ingredients, was gently crisped on the outside, while nice and moist on the inside. The succulent flavor of the mushroom was a perfect complement to the bread concoction.
One of our dining partners who sampled the fried calamari said it is one of those appetizers that are either hit or miss depending on the restaurant. He added, however, that Verona did not disappoint. "It was lightly breaded, seasoned, and had just the right consistency," he said.
Given the choice of soup or salad I opted for the Tuscan tomato soup, which was my dinner favorite. Freshly ground pepper gave it just the right kick. My mouth watered as I took the first spoonful. I could have walked out of the restaurant after that, completely and over-the-top satisfied, but curiosity got the best of me so I stayed for the main course.
My entrée choice was the wild mushroom fettuccine. It was a mushroom lover's dream brought to life. Portobello, shiitake and domestic mushrooms were sauteed with fresh spinach and roasted garlic cream sauce and combined with fresh handmade fettuccine. The fettuccine was light and tasty. If anyone ever says boxed pasta is just as good as homemade, they've clearly never tried fresh, handmade pasta. I paired by meal with a glass of Lungarotti Pinot Grigio, its bold taste complemented the entrée perfectly without overpowering it while leaving a pleasant aftertaste.
A fellow dinner partner ordered the Linguini Pescatore. It was a combination of jumbo shrimp and mussels tossed in a white wine garlic sauce. He said it was not overwhelming, adding that the Roma tomatoes and parsley added a nice taste.
Amazingly enough, we actually had room for dessert, and were treated to the array of Verona's desserts. We sampled the cannoli, spumoni, tiramisu, crème brûlée and chophouse chocolate cake.
The cannoli, a crisp shell filled with Mascarpone creme, chocolate chips and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, was a fine selection. Spumoni is a great choice if you forget to save room for dessert because of its light texture. Layers of cherry, chocolate and pistachio ice cream were topped with brandied cherries, whipped cream, pecans and hot fudge drizzle.
The Chophouse chocolate cake had a bolder taste. It was filled with butter cream and covered in dark chocolate ganache. If you love sweets, this is the dessert for you.
My favorite dessert was the crème brûlée, which was not overwhelmingly sweet, just as I like it. To conclude our visit to the Verona Chophouse, we were served a "special" coffee, which is custom blended for the restaurant. The Italian blend was developed to match the menu and went great with the desserts. It was rich and smooth on its own. There was no need to add cream or sugar, a testament to how flavorful it was.
Our experience at Verona was wonderful. The staff was friendly, attentive and accommodating. Chef Lawlor personally delivered our dishes and explained how each was prepared and what ingredients he used.
We already have made plans to return for the Sunday brunch, which features a buffet and live jazz music.


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Valentine's Day Family Craft
We are hosting another family-friendly craft just in time for Valentine's Day.
Drop by the library any time between 11am and 12:30 on Saturday, February 11th to paint a Ceramic Heart Ornament, decorate a Heart Frame, or make a Valentine's Day Card Using the art of Kirigami. Kirigami is a variation of Origami that includes cutting the paper.
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HOUSTON - Jurors will soon deliberate in the case of a neighbor charged in the death of a man at a birthday party.
Raul Rodriguez has been charged with murder in the death of Kelly Danaher.
Danaher's wife, Mindy, was celebrating her birthday with a party at their home on Oak Knoll Drive in Huffman, Texas, on May 2, 2010.
Prosecutors said Rodriguez lived near the Danahers. He was upset about noise coming from the party and went to the Danahers' home to confront them, prosecutors said.
Rodriguez took a gun, flashlight and video camera along, officials said. He videotaped the confrontation.
Investigators said the confrontation escalated and Rodriguez fired shots. Kelly Danaher was killed and two other men were wounded.
On Tuesday, Mindy Danaher took the stand. She described how she heard the gunshots and was later told that her husband was dead.
Prosecutors showed Mindy Danaher a photograph of her husband alive, as well as one from his autopsy. She broke down and sobbed uncontrollably.
Defense attorneys said Rodriguez fired in self-defense.
Closing arguments in the case are scheduled for Wednesday morning. If the jury finds Rodriguez guilty, he could face up to life in prison.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A registered sex offender from Jacksonville dropped 15-year-old Alyssa Frank off at a Defuniak Springs Wal-Mart on Tuesday afternoon and took off, according to the Polk County sheriff who issued an Amber Alert for the girl several hours earlier.
Law enforcement personnel across the state continue to search for William Joe Mitchell, a career criminal who was living on Jacksonville's Westside from Jacksonville after his most recent release from prison last December.
"He's a predator and a pedophile. We know that he lured this 15-year-old away after some period of possibly weeks of communication," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Judd said Mitchell had taken the teenager into Alabama before returning to Florida. The girl told officials that Mitchell dropped her off at Wal-Mart and told her he was going somewhere for about five minutes and that if she drew any attention to herself he was going to kill her. Officials believe his real intent was to drop her off.
"He looked for an area to dump her, and for that we're grateful," Judd said. "We're relieved because she's alive and she's well. However, other children are not safe as long as our suspect is at large."
Authorities were told he has a gun.
The Amber Alert was cancelled at 1:30 p.m., less than 12 hours after authorities realized Frank had left her Central Florida home with William, whom authorities said she met on MySpace.com.
Authorities said she snuck out of her house in Bartow just before 3 a.m. on Monday. She told friends she was running away for love.
Early Tuesday morning when Polk County investigators learned she apparently ran away with Mitchell -- a 46-year-old registered sex offender whose last known address was in the 1400 block of Lane Avenue in Jacksonville.
Mitchell, who goes by the name BillyMitch, is a white man, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 158 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has several tattoos: the name Lisa, a cross and the word Love on his fingers. On his right arm he has a tattoo that reads "We" and the name Bill.
He may be traveling in a 2000 model black Chevrolet Lumina, Florida tag number G025EL.
Early Tuesday, Judd called Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford and St. Johns County Sheriff David Shore and asked for their help.
"I've asked for them to assist as if this violent sexual offender had the child in their county," Judd said at an early-morning news conference. "I think that's a possibility because that's the area he knows best."
Jacksonville police and agents of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement were at Mitchell's Lane Avenue apartment when Channel 4 arrived at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mitchell was released from prison last December after serving just over four years for a conviction for lewd and lascivious battery on a child in St. Johns County. He has 15 previous convictions dating back to 1985 on charges of armed robbery, aggravated battery, making a bomb threat, auto theft and a weapons charge. Most of his previous offenses were in St. Johns County.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Mitchell is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-533-0344, 800-226-TIPS or 911.
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Kingston police's borough commander Martin Greenslade is stepping down at the end of the month, it has been announced.
A message posted today on the borough police's official Twitter feed read: "Borough Commander Martin Greenslade will be moving on to a new role in April, his last day will be the end of January."
Det Chief Supt Greenslade took over the role in July 2009, having previously held the same role in Bromley.
The announcement follows Metropolitan Police proposals to merge Kingston and Richmond with one borough commander as part of a plan to save £500m from the policing budget by 2015.
Reacting to the news, Kingston Council leader Derek Osbourne said: "I think Martin has been one of a number of borough commanders who are very much face to face with the community and strongly believe in partnerships and impact with the community.
"He's done a marvellous job developing relationships and defending the Kingston corner.
"I think his ability to get the new custody suite built at Kingston police station will mean that Kingston policing in the town centre is safe for some time."
John Azah, director of Kingston Race and Equalities Council, said he was shocked when he heard the news.
He said: "I rate him very highly. I have worked with quite a number of borough commanders and he would come in my top two or three.
"I think he's been a phenomenal leader and continued to do the things Kingston does best and engaged with the community and he's very clear about what he wanted for Kingston and also listened to what's good for the community."
Mr Azah said he thought Mr Greenslade had taken advantage of another opportunity amid the prospect of police cuts.
He said: "I think he probably would have gone because of the cuts that are developing within the service. A lot of people would have been preparing for exit anyway."
Howard Jones, former detective and leader of Kingston Council's Conservatives, said: "Martin served the borough with distinction.
"He's always been ready to consult and put the residents of Kingston first.
"The job of borough commander in modern policing is not an easy one when you have to live within very defined financial means.
"Martin's done a sterling job and we will be forever grateful to him."


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There are those who choose to have the first word, and those to wait to have the last: the resort season which opened on May 9th with Chanel has been brought to a close on June 12, five weeks later, by Prada. Posed in a set of classics-of-design Eames chairs was an almost equally classic set of Prada-isms, all clicked together in their familiar house configurations— or so it seems at first glance.
A Prada fanatic's eye, here, will immediately zoom in on the startling below-the-ankle action: a complete absence of any sign of a platform, wedge, chunky heel, or boot. Compared to Prada's last resort collection a year ago, which was all perched on exaggerated wedges, or fall, which had square-toed three-quarter boots, the re-entry of stiletto pumps and dainty jewelled sling-back sandals heralds a refreshingly radical turn in proportion and (oh, let joy be unconfined) wearability. We're ready for that.
As for clothes? The useful codes are all present and correct: kneelength dresses, trenches, cardigans, pleated skirts, a simplified reprise of the grid-print of fall, and a knowing wink to the seminal "ladylike" collection of the nineties seen in a miniaturized version of the house's original lip-print. A section of lemon, watermelon, and fuschia bouclé knits enable color-blocking play; small polka dots and paisleys turn up on dresses and neck-scarves in a ladylike manner. Is there also a jokey subtext going on here, though? Women who live with Prada-buying men might like to know that a sudden case of wardrobe-matching might spontaneously occur in their households sometime in January: the jewelled Barracuda jackets, golfing caps, and even the bright green sixties flower prints have been duplicated directly from the men's collection for spring.


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With schools starting and all the extra running to meetings and school affairs, what a great time to try some new and different casseroles.
Shepherd's Pie
1 pound hamburger meat
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bag frozen hash browns
1 14.5-ounce can corn, drained and juice reserved
1 14.5-ounce can green beans, drained and juice reserved
1 14.5-ounce can carrots, drained and juice reserved
1 to 2 packets brown gravy mix (prepare with reserved vegetable juice)
1/2 box instant mashed potatoes
2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Place uncooked meat, seasonings and Worcestershire sauce in the slow cooker, pat down ingredients. Add hash browns, vegetables and gravy. In a bowl, mix instant potatoes with water, spread on top. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Little Meats and Gravy
2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package onion soup mix
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 soup cans water
Cooked noodles, rice or potatoes for serving
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Thicken if desired and serve over potatoes, or noodles or rice.
Reunion Casserole
1 pound beef
1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 11-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1 10 3/4-ounce can tomato soup
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/3 cup sliced pimento stuffed olives
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces wide noodles, cooked and drained
In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in 1 cup cheese, green pepper, corn, soup, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt and noodles. Transfer to a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes longer.
Hash Brown Sausage Bake
1 20-ounce package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4 slices process American cheese, chopped
In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, butter and bouillon. Press into the bottom and up sides of a greased 10-inch pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, cottage cheese, eggs and American cheese. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serves 6 to 8.
Frito Chili Dog Casserole
1 pound ground beef
4 hot dogs, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
1 1.25-ounce envelope dry chili seasoning mix
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 8.5-ounce package corn muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups corn chips (about 3 ounces) such as Fritos
Preheat oven to 400°. Heat nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add beef and hot dogs, onion and seasoning mix. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned and onion is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water. Transfer to 2-quart baking dish. In a bowl, combine muffin mix, milk, egg and 1/4 cup of cheese. Spread over beef mixture leaving 2 inches around border. Sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and topping is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Dad's Chicken
6 to 8 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 can milk (use empty soup can to measure)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or oleo
Salt and pepper to taste
4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cut in to chunks
Combine soups, milk, butter, salt and pepper in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and chicken. Cook on high for about 4 hours or until chicken and potatoes are done.
Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes
4 8-ounce potatoes
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices cheese
Prick potatoes all over with fork, microwave according to manufacturer's directions until tender. Split lengthwise, fluff with fork. Meanwhile heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crumble in beef and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain. Stir in ketchup, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until heated. Top potatoes with beef mixture and cheese. Microwave on high until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Can top with pickle slices and additional ketchup.
Chicken Egg Pie
1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Unroll crescent dough, separate into triangles. Arrange in a greased 9-inch pie plate, forming a crust. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, bacon and ham. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the ham. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover edges of crust loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20 minutes longer or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serves 6 to 8.
Ground Beef Noodle Bake
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup cream style cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
4 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
Cook noodles according to package. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain noodles, toss with butter. Set aside. In a blender, process cottage cheese and sour cream until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in onions and parsley. Add noodles, toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11-by-7-inch baking dish. Layer a third of the noodle mixture and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodle mixture. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serves 6.
Bob Evans Sausage Cups
1 pound Bob Evans Original roll sausage
1 16-ounce package won ton wrappers
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
Preheat oven to 350°. Crumble sausage into a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain. Spray mini muffin tins and insert won ton wrappers to form a small cup. Bake 5 minutes in oven. Allow wrappers to cool. Mix sausage, cheeses and ranch dressing together. Fill won ton wrappers. Bake 10 minutes until bubbly. Makes 30 cups.
Barbecue Beef Cups
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 10-ounce tubes refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together egg, barbecue sauce and ground beef. Separate biscuits and press them into the bottom and sides of muffin cups. Spoon beef mixture into each shell. Top with grated cheese. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
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If you are a male and have the Harris (or a variant spelling of the) surname, or if you know anyone who does, we hope you will consider participating in this Y-DNA testing project and/or telling others about this website. The more participants we have, the greater success we'll have in separating and/or combining the many Harris lineages.
Our Goal:
The purpose of this project is to try and establish as many Harris lines as possible. During this Y-DNA testing process, many of the Harris lines will be scientifically proven to descend from the same ancestors. It is our goal to build a large genealogical database to help all Harris researchers prove their family connections -- not only now, but also for future generations. This project will remain open and active as we continue to add others to accomplish our goal. It is necessary to have at least two participants and preferably three, from each documented and verified line in order to 'establish' a group.
The Y-chromosome signatures change very slowly over time and the pattern is usually stable over hundreds of years, but for some unknown and unexpected reason, a mutation can occur without notice in any generation. Male relatives who have an uninterrupted male-male link between them will share the same, or very similar Y-chromosome signatures.
The Y-line is particularly useful when a connection between different branches of a family is suspected but cannot be proven from written records. Using the Y-line, by comparing the Y-chromosome signatures, provides the answer. For more info on if or how you are related to some one else in the study please click here.
A generation for genealogical purposes is usually considered to be 30 years, whereas a generation for DNA purposes is usually considered to be about 20-25 years. Some of the reasons that can cause a Y-line to be a non-match with a participants' previous genealogical paper research and/or family tradition include incorrect paper genealogy research; adoption; rape; or infidelity.
Family Tree DNA currently analyzes up to 111 different genetic sites (loci) to construct a Y-chromosome signature. Family Tree DNA is associated with Dr. Michael Hammer of the University of Arizona for the Y-chromosome DNA testing. Dr. Hammer is a highly respected geneticist who has done extensive research on the Y-chromosome Cohanim Project regarding Jewish priests, and continues to actively pursue surname genetic research. Dr. Hammer and Family Tree DNA are now testing with 111 DNA markers. Family Tree DNA is also where the testing is being conducted for the Harris Surname Project.
To participate in the Harris DNA study, please go to the Join the Harris Project Page and fill out the order form. Any other method in joining this project will not give you the group rate discount. If it is financially feasible, you should then order the Y-DNA37 - - Male 37 marker paternal test (or the Y-DNA67 marker test). Next, please send a genealogy chart of your known male Harris ancestry to the for our records.
Currently, the prices of testing are $99 (€70 or £61 approx) for 12 markers, $124 (€87 or £76 approx) for 25 markers, $149 (€104 or £92 approx) for 37 markers, $238 (€167 or £147 approx) for the 67 markers and $339 (€238 or £209 approx) for the 111 marker test. The higher resolution tests are more useful to help to reduce the number of generations between you and a potential match.
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DIY Ideas to Customize a Graduation Party
Graduation parties are big milestone celebrations honoring a hardworking grad. Typically, they're also casual family parties during warmer summer months. An easy and fun way to customize a graduation party outdoors is with some creative DIY party ideas.
Graduation parties are big milestone celebrations honoring a hardworking grad. Typically, they're also casual family parties during warmer summer months. An easy and fun way to customize a graduation party outdoors is with some creative DIY party ideas.
We've rounded up our favorite craft projects for graduation celebrations that aren't meant to be fancy or too fussy. All of these ideas are inexpensive, easy enough for the most amateur crafter and a fun way to add some personalization to the party.
Chic DIY Chalkboard and Book Flower Centerpieces
They've hit the books for years, so why not turn old pages into new, chic centerpieces? Paired with a chalkboard vase, these DIY paper flowers are the perfect centerpiece for the graduation party tables.
Easy & Inexpensive DIY Favor Ideas
Use up all those book pages and craft matching graduation party favors for all your guests. All you need for this DIY idea is some ribbon and leftover paper towel tubes!
DIY Grad Backdrop Decoration
Dessert tables, buffets and bars are all really trendy party ideas at the moment – especially for casual affairs guests can feed themselves at. Create a fun, colorful and grad themed backdrop decoration with a bit of ribbon, paper and 3D grad cap stickers using this simple tutorial.
DIY Photo Decor
Personalizing a party doesn't get any easier than when you display photos! Get some shots of the grad through the years and display them a bit more creatively on mini clipboards. Check out the how to on making it special.
DIY Grad Cupcake Toppers
Cupcakes can be simple, topped only with some crafty DIY toppers to get dressed special for a graduation party. These cupcake toppers are great to customize with your grad's school colors.
DIY Waterproof Banner
Banners are an easy way to add color and festivity to an outdoor party space. Keep things waterproof from those occasional and unpredictable summer showers with this nifty banner idea.
Chalkboard Serving Trays
If you're already using chalkboard paint for that centerpiece, use what you have leftover to paint old serving trays and you'll have an instantly fun way to serve food and drink that's school themed. Aside from being fun and easy to customize, these party ideas are also functional!
Good Luck, Grad!
Print out some customized blank notes for guests to write in their well-wishes for the grad and have them all drop the notes into a big mason jar for the graduate to read later on.
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ROAD closure signs diverting motorists from flooded routes around Taunton have gone missing.
The signs, which were placed on site by Somerset County Council contractors this week, have been reported missing in Bishop's Hull, North Curry and Ruishton.
The signs in North Curry and Bishop's Hull have not been seen since Wednesday, while the Ruishton sign went missing today (Friday).
A county council spokesman said: "Taking signs is inconsiderate and potentially dangerous and we would ask that any occurances of this nature are reported to us."
To report a missing sign, contact the council's highways department on 0845 345 9155.


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Here's a spur of the moment recipe post for a soup I prescribed myself today. Even if you're not feeling under the weather with a nasty cold as I am, garlic soup is as savory and nourishing as it gets.
I lifted this recipe from Whole Living, one of my favorite reads for healthy, beautifully inspired living – from the publishers of Martha Stewart magazine – but of course.
The small amount of potato in this soup gives it a luscious, satisfying texture, eliminating the addition of very much fat; just a tablespoon of olive oil coats the garlic cloves as they roast. A dusting of fresh Parmesan and some warm crusty bread makes this a perfect meal for a winter day.
- 1 cup peeled garlic cloves, purchased peeled or from one or two garlic heads
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- 6 cups stock or water
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves, optional
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the garlic in a small baking dish, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and cover with a piece of foil. Roast until the cloves are golden and tender, about 30 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, bring the stock or water to a simmer. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the roasted garlic and potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender (carefully - the soup is hot!). Taste for seasoning and add more salt if you like.
- Serve bowls sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, a few thyme leaves and a piece of warm crusty bread.
Based on a recipe in Whole Living, December 2011