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The wrongful foreclosure attorneys at Trevino Injury Law represent individuals in San Antonio and throughout Texas, whose property has been threatened or even taken by illegal actions of greed driven banking institutions and their cohorts.
If you have suffered as a direct result of the careless, negligent, or deceitful act(s) of a bank, investor, or mortgage servicer employee, Trevino Injury Law will aggressively advocate for you.
Wrongful foreclosure on your home can be devastating. Trevino Injury Law takes pride in addressing clients' full range of questions and concerns.
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Wrongful Foreclosure in San Antonio, TX
Top 10 Questions About Wrongful Foreclosure
1. What is Wrongful Foreclosure?
In times of economic hardship, homeowners and business owners may be unable to make timely mortgage and loan payments. When an individual fails to repay their bank or lender, the lending institution can move to foreclose and seize the property. However, a strict and thorough process must be followed for a foreclosure to be legal.
Wrongful foreclosure is any instance when a bank or lender forecloses on a property without legally documenting, processing, or communicating the procedure. Some institutions have deliberately deceived home and business owners in order to manipulate them into foreclosure when it might otherwise have been avoided. If certain requirements of the process are not met, or deceit, intimidation, or miscommunication was intentionally employed by the lending institution, the foreclosure may be deemed illegal, or wrongful.
2. Have I Been the Victim of a Wrongful Foreclosure?
Some of our nation's largest lenders have openly admitted to mistakes and lack of due diligence in the processing of foreclosure documents. Many of the documents that were used to seize individuals' private homes were never read or verified by mortgage service employees. Despite admitting to their mistakes, these powerful financial institutions did nothing to stop home seizures from happening, or rectify their wrongs.
An unknown number of homes were illegally and unjustly seized by banks that failed to properly assess their loan status. As a result, families lost valuable time to recover from economic hardship and reclaim their homes, and suffered a devastating disruption of life when they lost their homes. If you suspect that you or your family has been the victim of wrongful foreclosure, contact an experienced and compassionate attorney immediately to review the circumstances of your foreclosure process.
3. What are the Causes of Wrongful Foreclosure?
Wrongful foreclosure is primarily the result of careless or deceitful document processing by banks, investors, and mortgage servicers. Due to the economic downturn of the past decade, home loan defaults reached a record high. Some lending institutions made mistakes while processing an exceedingly high volume of foreclosures. Others intentionally targeted vulnerable individuals, causing them to default on debts that became impossible to repay.
Some causes of wrongful foreclosure are:
- Lenders foreclosing wrongfully after entering into Loan Modification Agreements.
- Miscommunication between lenders, servicers, and other parties, such as title insurers and bank contractors.
- Banking institutions forcing accelerated payment amounts that include fees, taxes, and charges outside of the contract terms.
- Disregarding State and Federal Laws governing foreclosure processes.
- Failing to properly send the notice of acceleration.
4. What is Mortgage Servicer Abuse?
Mortgage servicers are often poorly trained, under-supervised, and expected to process documents at an extremely high rate. While trying to perform under these pressures, mortgage servicers may easily make mistakes or overlook important procedures. In some cases preparers were signing up to 10,000 foreclosure affidavits a month without independently reviewing or notarizing the documents.
5. My property was already foreclosed on. Is it too late?
No. Generally, you will have up to four years to file a lawsuit to protect your claim. The specific amount of time you have to pursue a claim will depend on the circumstances surrounding your foreclosure. The only way to determine exactly how much time you have to take action is to have your case evaluated by an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
6. What Does Texas Law Say About Foreclosures?
Texas law classifies wrongful foreclosure as any failure by the lender to adhere to the lawful requirements of the foreclosure process. The home or business owner may file a suit in their county's District Court.
Texas law recognizes the following as examples of wrongful foreclosure:
- The borrower received inaccurate notices prior to the foreclosure.
- The Deed of Trust or other loan documents were faulty or flawed.
- The lender failed to observe standards of the foreclosure sale.
- Servicing errors were made during payment processing.
This is not an exhaustive list of wrongful foreclosures. To determine if any element of your foreclosure was unlawful, speak to Texas foreclosure attorney as soon as possible.
7. What Should I do if I am the Victim of Wrongful Foreclosure?
If you suspect you or a family member are a victim of wrongful foreclosure, you should contact a foreclosure attorney immediately for legal guidance. It is important to keep record of all notices and correspondence with your lender or mortgage servicer, including your payment transactions. You will need to build a case proving that your lender failed to properly adhere to the legal foreclosure process, or used deceitful or threatening tactics that led to or accelerated your foreclosure. An experienced attorney can help you investigate the circumstances of your foreclosure, gather evidence, and protect your rights as a property owner.
8. How Can I Prove a Wrongful Foreclosure?
In order to file a successful lawsuit against a lender, you must offer evidence of a wrongful foreclosure. You will need to show that the lender or mortgage servicer did not follow the foreclosure process, violating your lawful rights prior to or during foreclosure. Some proofs of wrongful foreclosure include:
- Improperly posted, or flawed notices of default, sale, or acceleration.
- Absent or late notices of default, sale, or acceleration.
- A foreclosure sale price well below the property's fair market value.
There are other possible sources of evidence that can be used to prove wrongful foreclosure. Wrongful foreclosure cases are complex and require the expertise of an attorney to properly prove.
9. Can I Collect Damages for a Wrongful Foreclosure?
If you are able to prove a wrongful foreclosure, you may be eligible for damages including:
- Compensation for harm or disadvantage due to loss of the property.
- Emotional distress or mental anguish, particularly in cases of lender or servicer fraud.
- Compensation for legal costs and relocation costs.
- Cancellation of foreclosure sale.
- Compensation for loss of property value, when sold below fair market price.
- Compensation for the cost and effects of a damaged credit rating.
- Punitive damages.
10. I Believe I am a Victim of Wrongful Foreclosure: Do I Need an Attorney?
It is essential that you contact an attorney as soon as possible, whether before, during, or after foreclosure proceedings, to determine if you are the victim of wrongful foreclosure. Only an experienced foreclosure attorney will be able to protect your rights, file a claim, and pursue compensation for a wrongful foreclosure.
Our wrongful foreclosure lawyers have the expertise you need to successfully navigate a claim against a bank, investor, or mortgage servicer, and get you the best possible compensation.
Start Your Claim Today!
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You all recognize Canon for its trusty DSLR cameras, but did you know that the company's newest compact mirrorless camera is geared towards enthusiasts? That's right: The EOS M5 is a late yet welcome entry to the competitive interchangeable-lens shooter market.
It feels strange to see the EOS M5 reveal itself before an M4 ever came out. No, it's not Canon doing a Samsung Galaxy Note 5-to-7 thing. While this is indeed the fifth member of the EOS M series, the fourth one is considered to be the EOS M10. It goes like this: EOS M, M2, M3, M10, and M5. Now that we cleared that up, let's move on to the specs and features.
What separates the EOS M5 from its predecessors are the enthusiast-level functions. Look at the top and back, and you'll notice more DSLR-like controls, which let you adjust settings much quicker. Even the handle grip has been made sturdier to keep your shots steady, but to ensure sharp images, there's built-in 5-axis stabilization to reduce motion blur from wobbly hands.
Another high-level feature is the electronic viewfinder on top, which is also a first for the EOS M lineup. While it may not be as accurate in composing photos as an optical viewfinder you'd find on a DSLR, it's better than relying purely on the LCD on the rear. But if you prefer a larger display when taking shots, the tilting 3.2-inch touchscreen is quite good too, thanks to touch-to-focus abilities and rich colors.
The rest of the internals feel like they've been ripped out of a DSLR. There's a 24-megapixel APS-C image sensor with Dual Pixel technology to accurately capture high-resolution photos, Canon's DIGIC 7 processor to shoot up to seven frames per second, and ISO sensitivity reaching 25,600 for bright pictures in poorly lit environments. Unfortunately, video recording is capped at a resolution of 1080p, so no 4K videos here.
The EOS M5 will be available in November 2016, with a price of $979 for the body alone, and $1,099 for the 15-45mm kit lens bundle. There's going to be a more expensive 18-150mm kit lens offer with the M5 for $1479, but it won't come out until December 2016.
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How has Kaspa helped since he arrived?
"Kaspa has given us our life back. He greets Ken in the morning, so starts Ken's day being happy. I have noticed if Ken is agitated or unsettled Kaspa gives him a nudge so Ken talks to the dog or goes out in to the back garden and forgets what had bothered him.
Kaspa has removed my fear that Ken had gone, life is so much better for both of us now. Ken is happy and it has taken so much stress away from me as well. Who would believe a dog came into our lives two weeks ago and turned our lives around. Everyday we wake up knowing it's going to be a good day thanks to Kaspa."
What tasks that Kaspa does have you found most useful?
"Nudging Ken when he is agitated or angry, the alarm to get Ken up and read the message I've left him. I am also confident in the anchoring, Kaspa went to Ken's club and he stayed for two hours and I am happy to leave them together in the supermarket while I do the shopping."
Any other comments?
"It is a shame that you didn't see Ken's life before, even a week with him to see how our life has been changed with Kaspa."
How has Alex helped since he arrived?
"He's made an absolutely tremendous difference."
"He calms my husband down and he's had a calming effect on me as well."
"It's been a wonderful change. Things are a lot calmer, and it's all down to him."
What tasks that Alex does have you found most useful?
"He works to a bell, or my commands. In the morning, he'll come and find Alex's pills and give them to him. When we went to my daughter's at Christmas, he still found them no bother in a different environment."
Any other comments?
"We're both much more energetic than we've been for a long time — we've never had so much fresh air."
"Alex is so laid back and calm we call him our horizontal champion, but we couldn't do without him now!"
How has Oscar helped since he arrived?
"It has been a life changing experience, Maureen is already responding well to Oscar. Her conversation skills have improved already and she just loves the dog."
What tasks that Oscar does have you found most useful?
"Fetching the medicine bag twice a day to remind me to give Maureen her pills."
Any other comments?
"I would like to thank all those involved in this project especially Shirley, Selina and Pat for all their hard work. This is a wonderful project."
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I can not stand hammer strength machines.
all of the pulling rowing machines- seem to have the handles on the wrong side.
The chest supported row is awesome but I don't think anyone stood to the side and watched the line of pull when they made it. I'm 6'5" and have to move the seat nearly all the way up to get my forearms close to the correct line of pull. I see a lot of people using that and their forearms end up at a 45 degree angle like they're adding some external rotation to the movement. Too bad because it's nice to do some heavy rows while resting the lower back.
I'm afraid to use 'roids because of my ego and the inevitable loss of gains after stopping....and only slightly because of random drug testing at work (not sure if they'd even catch it).
But I also want to look like The Rock.
My goals>unrealistic
If you're talking about the HS machine, I agree. I fact, I actually stand (straddling the seat) while doing these, and I'm not quite as tall as you (6'3").
You aren't concerned with the ethical conflict of being paid to enforce laws that you would be breaking? That always seemed the most confusing aspect to me for guys like Ronnie and Poundstone.
On a semi related note, I subscribe to the belief that you can do whatever you want so long as you don't get caught. Hell, if you could commit any crime in the world and never get any repercussion, will you not do it? Sometimes I think I've poor morals, other times, I think I'm just being a realist. I've been told that this makes me a horrible person. I guess that's a major possibility.
You might appreciate Socrates parable about the ring of gyges.
I'll be honest, the more crap I deal with and see the more I start to develop opinions on which laws I like and don't like.
We can't get a gang member charged after he shoots into a crowd because no one will come forward and testify even if we know who did it. But I can get an easy conviction on a personal trainer with gear in his car? One crime kills people. The other spreads gains and possibly bad advice.
Which is more important? The schoolboy answer is both. The personal feelings vary when working those cases.
Sometimes I think we should be encouraged to juice (unless you're already an asshole). Which would perform better: The current morbidly obese guy who does the least amount of work possible or a jacked guy with confidence? I feel the same about our military personnel.
Don't get me wrong, I still uphold our laws in a professional manner. Some days you leave the jail smiling ear to ear after booking someone and others you kind of feel like crap because of the circumstances.
So... A bunch of Sylvester Stallone cops and Arnold Schwarzenegger military men.
Absolutely! Ever see the bad guy win in one of their movies? Even Predator knew he was whooped so he turned suicide bomber…and still failed!
I f#%+ing HATE articles that are about a simple workout and show a guy on gear who's dried out for a show or photo shoot! Like doing 50 pull ups and 100 push ups a day, 6 days a week, for three weeks is going to give me that physique.
See today's throwback article promising back and chest growth.
Can't say I share the hatred, I've always thought it was common knowledge (which I'm sure you know too) that the pictures weren't a direct representation of the article. Of course it'd be nice if they could show before/after pictures of people who've done the routine but that certainly wouldn't be nearly as attention drawing.
I know it's not a regular person in the photos but it's misleading. Over time when all you see is roided out monsters it starts to appear that their physique is attainable if you just work hard enough.
It's the same with fitness models. They do a cutting diet for a photo shoot so they're lean as hell and pose for an article about building your 6 pack for summer. They look normal in terms of muscle mass but walking around with 4% body fat all the time isn't realistic.
I guess it bothers me because I've been chasing those physiques for years and it took a long time for me to realize reality. During the time I was fooled I felt inadequate a lot. I wasn't working hard enough. I wasn't disciplined enough. Why can't I get there? Turns out I was chasing the look of someone just like me who was on just a little bit of gear. I'm not talking about Ohearn type guys; the ones who look realistic but we're just a little bit better than me. Now it's just a pet peeve.
I've been going to the gym Monday nights, to hang around the Power Lifter dudes at the gym.
They make fun of me for "sculpting" my abs so much.
I hate arm and chest workouts
Fashion is overrated, everything looks good on you if you look good.
Here's an example...
I have two pairs of weightlifting shoes, but prefer to squat in my slippers or flip flops.
I perform steady state cardio, situps and static stretches.I am obviously therefore some sort of horrible pervert.
Agreed, sorta. Calum is a generally good looking guy (no homo?) and could pull off almost anything regardless of his physique.
I got sunburn today. In FEBRUARY!!!!! WTF? I am already branded for 2017 Grrrrrr!


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Apple Music

Before acquiring Beats Electronics (including Beats Music) for a reported $3 billion USD, the only way to get songs from Apple was to download tracks from the iTunes Store. Now that the company has launched a full-fledged streaming service, you now have an all you can eat option if you don't want to buy tracks to download.

But, how does Apple Music stack up against the other major forces in the music streaming market such as Spotify, and others?

In this frequently asked questions article we explore some of the major considerations that are almost a necessity when choosing a streaming music service and whether Apple Music checks all the boxes.

What Are Some of its Main Features?

Apple Music is of course a streaming service much like its competitors, but what features does it offer?

Unlimited music streaming.

Professionally curated radio stations from top DJs.

Music recommendations based on your listening.

Expert music selections.

Beats Connect: a social tool for artists so they can share exclusive media with fans.

Does Apple Music Offer a Free Account to Stream?

The digital music streaming market is a very competitive place indeed. So, you might think that Apple would follow others by offering a free account to entice you to subscribe. This type of streaming level is typically supported by advertisements and comes with less features than a paid-for subscription tier.

Spotify, Deezer, Google Play Music, and a few others do it, but what about Apple Music?

Unfortunately there's no free account at the moment on Apple Music. Instead, the company has elected to offer new customers a three-month trial. You get to experience the full benefit of Apple's streaming service before having to commit to a subscription, but only while the trial lasts.

Competing services that offer a free ad-supported account could sway music fans into using them instead -- especially if three months seems too short to fully get to grips with a service.

Is it Available in my Country?

When Apple Music first launched (June 30, 2015), it was available in one hundred countries. For the latest information, see Apple Music's availability Web page to check that you can get it in your country / region.

What Are The Subscription Options?

There are two ways to sign up to Apple Music.

Standard Subscription This currently costs $9.99 per month and gives you full access to Apple's music library and all of its features.

Family Membership If there's more than one person in your family that wants to subscribe to Apple Music then the family membership plan (costing $14.99 per month) is a better option. This uses Family Sharing to give up to six people access to Apple Music from their registered iOS devices.

What Can I Use to Access Apple Music?

As well as being able to access the service on a PC or Mac you can use iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Apple Watch. If using an iOS device you'll need at least version 8.4

Can I listen Offline (on my Apple Watch etc.)?

Music fans these days want to be able to listen to their music even if they aren't connected to the Internet. More streaming services are now offering an offline mode. This enables you to download music files (with DRM copy protection) so that you can carry your favorite tracks around and not have to worry about whether you can get online.

Apple Music has this feature so you can store music on iOS devices including the Apple Watch. You can sync playlists that you have created or even professionally curated ones too.


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Thread: T-SQL question
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Unanswered: T-SQL question
Running into performance issues on datamart updates for 3 out of 71 tables. I'm getting some PAGEIOLATCH_SH showing up and nothing seems to be happening.
Here is the gist of the process. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
3rd party tool used to bring new records into db where a tinyint flag is 0. Afterwards a stored proc is kicked off that refreshes that flag to 1.
Then the following proc is kicked off that modifies some columns to ensure accurate data. ( see below)
Background info
1. PK = CallId + CallModifiedAt
2. A call with remodifiedat = '1/1/3000' is the newest version of the call (thus it has not been remodified) This can change.
3. EvalFlag. A tinyint field that can either be 0 or 1.
a. 0 = record can still be modified
b. 1 = more recent record exists. Never need to touch these.
4. RefreshFlag. A tinyiny field that can either be 0 or 1
a. 0 = record has NOT been refreshed/ or newest that still needs evaluation
b. 1 = record has been refreshed
5. Indices
a. PK clustered
b. have tried numerous non-clustered to no performance gain.
6. Purpose of proc
Looks at all records that have 1/1/3000 (most current) and turns off refreshflag. Then selects all current records into temp table that need evaluation (evalflag=0) Update the table by joining with #temp. Set Eval Flag = 1 on all records that have more current versions. Refresh everything.
About 8million rows with less than 1 million unique CallId's. So the majority of the table is not even being touched (at least I think, because of evalflag)
Takes about 45 minutes to run.
What do you guys think? Index issue? tempdb issue? crappy design issue? Any advice to get me in the right direction would be GREATLY appreciated.
create proc Call_Test
update Call_Fact
set remodifiedat = getutcdate(),
refreshflag = 0
where remodifiedat = '1/1/3000' and RefreshFlag = 1
select distinct CallId,max(CallModifiedat) as modifiedat,evalflag
into #temp
from Call_Fact
where evalflag=0
group by CallId,evalflag
order by CallId
update c
set c.RemodifiedAt = '1/1/3000'
from Call_Fact c
join #temp t
on c.CallId = t.CallId
and c.CallModifiedAt = t.ModifiedAt
update Call_Fact
set EvalFlag = 1
where EvalFlag = 0
and RemodifiedAt <> '1/1/3000'
update Call_Fact
set RefreshedAt = getutcdate(),
RefreshFlag = 1
where RefreshFlag =0
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this could be the killer:
select distinct CallId,max(CallModifiedat) as modifiedat,evalflag
into #temp
from Call_Fact
where evalflag=0
group by CallId,evalflag
order by CallId
distinct requires an internal worktable (in tempdb) for sorting and you're bulkcopy to tempdb. If your tempdb doesn't have enough space, it has to grow - everything will suspend until the growth finishes. Pre-grow the db prior to this query would help a bit.
update c
set c.RemodifiedAt = '1/1/3000'
from Call_Fact c
join #temp t
on c.CallId = t.CallId
and c.CallModifiedAt = t.ModifiedAt
create an index on #temp.CallID should help here. what you expect for a join of the a large table (8mil) and a non-indexed #temp.--
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What about a table variable? That would (I think) let me not worry about tempdb as we anticipate these tables growing (DataMart situation)
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What about table variable. It's actually not the solution here.
1. You cannot create index on @tb (other than defining the pk at the @tb declaration).
2. you have to do insert into @tb - 100% logged.
3. for such large dataset, tempdb is the final destination for @tb anyway.
If someone has told you that @tb resides only in RAM, it's really unfounded.
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Been goofing around in test environment that has about 1/3 of the data. What really gets me is that running the 5 different updates individually takes about 1/2 the time as running as stored proc. Any ideas?
What about putting begin tran and commit around the parts?
I'm adding ddl of temp table w/ pk defined before the insert and removing the order by clause. Will let you know what happens.


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I had a few leftover apples and needed to use them quickly, you know when the apples are still good but just not as crunchy as they should be. I decided to make an Apple Bundt Cake that would be delicious with a cup of coffee. An easy apple cake, maybe something that would be lovely reheated topped with a little butter for these fall mornings. This cake came out lovely and was very moist and it was exactly what I was craving. And of course I made great use of those leftover apples and only had to wash one bowl and one bundt cake pan! I love easy!
So dig out your bundt cake pan, start a pot of coffee and throw this baby in the oven.
Apple Blossom Cake
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced (about 3 large apples)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- powdered sugar, optional
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and sugar.
3. Add oil, vanilla and eggs and beat with a spoon until well blended, batter will be very thick almost like a cookie dough
4. Add apples and pecans
5. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan
6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes
7. Cool on wire rack for several minutes and then upend on a cake platter
8. After cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar, optional
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A heavy artificial cherry flavour, like cough drops or cough syrup. Some acai notes. Coffee and roasted mate. Something sharp in the scent — probably juniper. Hibiscus comes out more with each sip. Damn it, why hibiscus? It ends up dominating everything it touches. (I loathe hibiscus. I knew it was in the blend, but I remain optimistic that it will work this time, somehow … it never does.)
Four sips in and I have to toss it. I want to like this. Can't stop thinking about cherry Vicks drops.
1.5 tsp for 300mL water @ 95C, steeped four minutes 30 seconds.
Hmm. I see on the package it recommends 4 to 7 minutes — odd, for a black tea. I'll try the longer steep next time.
I got a sample of this, iced, in a DavidsTea store about an hour ago and loved it. My hot cup here at home is good, too: a better balance of tea and spices than usual from DavidsTea. I like the slight winey-note from the cloves. I adore cloves. And I can taste tea in this blend, too — some Ceylon, maybe. Not an everyday tea for me, as I prefer straight teas, but a winner for a flavoured tea.
1.5 tsp for 300mL water @95C., steeped 6 minutes 30 seconds.
Ooops — got distracted again.
But that's okay, because this tea yielded a deep grape note and a floral note, almost of wild roses, I'd not gotten before. There even seemed to be an echo of bergamot. And some molasses. Wow.
1 bag for 300mL water @100C, steeped four minutes.
A huge box of these teabags came to me from a friend in England. In North America, PG Tips is a pleasant, if dull, supermarket black tea, mostly Ceylon, I think. The English version is quite different.
The liquor is almost red, like a decent Keemun. I wonder of there's some Keemun in the blend, as there's a faint – very faint- smokiness and bitterness. Some Assam, I think, giving heft, and something lighter, giving some astringency to the finish. Delicious and full, without coating the mouth as some Assams and Kenyans might. A very pleasant surprise. It reminds me of how Twinings English Breakfast used to taste, many years ago, only much better.
1,5 tsp plus a punch for 300mL water @10C, steeped four minutes.
This is a second infusion, from leaves I steeped yesterday morning for three minutes. I meant to steep the leaves a a second time yesterday in a travel mug and take it to work, but, as usual, I got distracted. I was a but concerned this morning about re-steeping damp leaves left in a strainer 24 hours in some heat and humidity, but this tea is too good to waste. I added a pinch of fresh leaf and poured the water.
The second infusion was identical to the first. The pu-erh darkness mellowed slightly, but only slightly. A potent and nuanced blend, and a joy to drink.
1.5 tsp for 300mL water @100C, steeped five minutes Western style.
Yeah, don't do what I just did. I got distracted — damn it, I need a timer in my study for when I make tea — and my precious sample Laoshan Black is bitter. Cocoa-bitter. It's still a lovely tea, and I can handle some bitterness, but this expensive error reminds me that good tea is often delicate tea and needed careful treatment.
As it cools, some of the sweeter notes are coming out. Still, it's over-steeped, and it's my own fault.
2 tsp for 300mL water @100C, steeped five minutes Western style, drunk bare.
I got distracted. I meant to steep this only four minutes.
Dark copper liquor. Lots of sweet potato, similar to Golden Fleece, but not as fuzzy in the mouth-feel, and with lots of deep cocoa notes. Roasty.


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I'm assuming that you're using a mini-PCI wifi card, so I'd suggest you get one of these, if your budget allows. These are long-range, high-power cards that have good receive sensitivity, which is good for wifi, and are Linux-compatible (using the Madwifi drivers):
no, it's not mini-PCI, it's PCMCIA (i need wifi card for 'old' notebook)
it's not clear whether the engenius and netgear require the firmware or not... they work with madwifi, right?PCMCIA * Engenius NL-5354CB * Engenius NL-3054CB * Netgear WG511T Other than that, you could use cards that use the Ralink RT2500 chipset (e.g. MSI CB54G2, ASUS wifi cards, etc). The good thing about these is that these don't require any firmware. You just download the GPL'd rt2500 drivers.
and not all ASUS wifi cards have ralink rt2500 inside, apparently (see the top of this post)...
You'd have a tougher time looking for others, such as cards using Prism54, as they aren't really commercially available. eBay would help a lot on these though.
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In Nagasaki Prefecture, traditional craft techniques have been passed down through the generations since long ago. On the doorstep of the Asian continent, Nagasaki has a history and culture that has flourished through interaction and exchange with overseas countries, and the prefecture's traditional crafts, which intertwine with the social climate and spiritual features of the region have thus been honed to perfection.
Pottery of Nagasaki
Mikawachi-yaki and Hasami-yaki ceramics are traditional crafts that have been made in the area for 400 years.
Due to their unparalleled design, Hasami-yaki wares have been the most coveted ceramics in Japan since the Edo period. During Japan's period of national isolation, Japanese sake and soy sauce were exported to Europe in Hasami-yaki bottles.
Mikawachi-yaki ceramics were traditionally used to pay tribute to the Imperial Family and the Shogunate. Their elegant, elaborate design also made them popular in Europe, to where they were exported under the name "Hirado-yaki", starting in the 19th century.
Nagasaki Embroidery
The autumn festival "Nagasaki Kunchi" has been held at Suwa Shrine since the Edo Period. The designs stitched into the festival attire are examples of Nagasaki Embroidery. Nagasaki Embroidery techniques originally made their way into Japan by way of Chinese people who had come to live in Nagasaki when it was opened to the outside world in the Edo Period. This superb embroidery is dazzling and lavish, showing exquisite handwork. Moving forward to the present day, in 2013 a great task was completed: at the Kunchi Festival, each district (machi) carries a large umbrella-like "kasaboko" as a marker, and for the first time in around 200 years, the curtains of Yorozuya-machi's kasaboko, with a sakana zukushi fish design, were made anew. The individual who undertook this was Kase Teruta, who has been preserving and continuing the tradition of Nagasaki Embroidery all by himself. He completed the sakana zukushi project over a ten-year period. The red sea bream, spiny lobster, stonefish, and octopus, sewn and stuffed thickly with cotton, present a vibrant and magnificent beauty swimming under the skies of a day perfect for the Kunchi festival.
Koga Dolls
Counted as one of the three major clay dolls of Japan, these are the Koga Dolls. Their story began in 1592, affording them a history that spans over 400 years. The designs of the dolls are based on concepts such as the "Western Lady" and "Acha-San" (a nickname for Chinese people), portraying foreigners that resided in Nagasaki during the period of national isolation. The dolls are characterized by a bold use of colors and the distinct simplicity of the clay. In total there are about 90 different types of Koga Doll designs, which have been passed from generation to generation since the Edo period. No new designs have been created, meaning that the techniques that exist now have been carefully passed down. Today, there is only one artisan left who still makes these dolls. That person is Ogawa Kenichi, the 19th-generation descendant of the original maker. He carefully constructs each doll by hand from start to finish, from kneading the clay, to the firing and coloring of the dolls.
Sasebo Spinning Top
With its daintiness and exotic colors, this spinning top shaped like a Chinese onion is famous all around Japan. This top is said to have made its way via China to Nagasaki. The use of the colors blue (or green), red, yellow, white (or the natural wooden color of the top) and black are influenced by the Chinese theory of Yin-Yang and the five elements. At the tip of the top is a sharp point that has been hammered into the body. These tops are played with in groups of two or more so that participants enjoy smashing them together in top fights.
Nagasaki Handmade Blades
Nagasaki has a long history of blade-production. With the use of specially-selected materials, and high-quality water and blade clay, along with traditional techniques and diligent tempering, Nagasaki's cutlery gains unprecentedly high ratings for its sharpness and tenacity. Cutlery products have varying characteristics between different regions. Famous cutlery products include Omura City's Matsubara sickle and kitchen knife, the Kayaki kitchen knife from Kayaki-machi, Nagasaki City, and Shimabara City's agricultural equipment.
The place where glassware was introduced: Nagasaki. Glasswork was introduced to Japan in 1542 by the Portuguese during the national isolation era. "Vidro", originally from Portuguese, is used to mean "glassblowing" in Japanese. Furthermore, the Dutch word "diamant", borrowed into Japanese as "giyaman", is used to refer to the multifaceted cut glass, which is crafted using diamonds.
Nagasaki Kites and "Vidro Yoma"
A Hybrid Kite Mixing Eastern, Western & South Asian Elements
During Japan's era of national isolation, kites were introduced from overseas via Dejima. Japanese traditional culture harmonized with overseas cultures to produce 200 different types of Nagasaki kite, which can be easily recognized as an art form. The basic inspiration for the kites is the tricolor flag of the Netherlands and signal flags used on ships, while the shape came from Indonesia. Japanese paper (washi) dyed with vibrant colors and other washi used as a foundation are pasted together to construct a Nagasaki kite. Even today, Nagasaki kites are flown from hills and fields with the onset of the spring wind.
Vidro Yoma is yoma (kite string) coated with powdered glass, which is used in kite battles to cut the opponent's yoma. It is said that an international kite battle was once held in the sky over Dejima.
Goto Baramon Kite
Goto Baramon Kites are traditional crafts of Goto that celebrate children's growth. Local people fly their baramon kites to pray for the healthy growth of their children.
Ondako (kite with a demon motif)
An Ondako is a huge kite with a demon motif. It is a traditional toy from Iki island that tells the legend of a hero who drove out demons from the island. This kite has been designated as a Traditional Craft of Nagasaki.
Goto Camellia Oil (Tsubaki Oil)
Camellia Oil has been used in Japan for centuries, for skincare and hair care, as well as for cooking. Goto Camellia Oil is obtained carefully by cold-pressing the seeds of the wild Camellia japonica flower, and is well-renowned for its excellent quality.
Nagasaki Prefecture is one of the foremost pearl-producing regions in Japan, and is especially renowned for the large size of its pearls. The Ninety-Nine Islands in Saikai National Park and Omura Bay are among the main production sites. Pearls are processed into various objects such as tiepins and earrings. At the Umikirara Aquarium in the Saikai Pearl Sea Resort, visitors can try pearl extraction for themselves, and take the pearl home as a gift.
Nagasaki Design Award
Traditional flavors inherited from the land, gifts born out of the rich history of Nagasaki, and new flavors that make use of natural ingredients; even in the packaging used for all of these things can be found ingenuity and unique designs that tickle the fancy of purchasers. There are many products found only in Nagasaki that you will want to buy for yourself or send to someone special. *All of these products are winners of the Nagasaki Design Award.
Original Bag (Kite Series)
The "Original Bag (Kite Series)" features a kite motif that is very much typical of Nagasaki.
Karasumi Pasta Oil
"Karasumi Pasta Oil" provides an easy-to-use taste of dried mullet roe, a luxurious delicacy.
Special Selection Castella Cake
"Special Selection Castella Cake" is the classic Nagasaki souvenir.
Mudenpun Goto Maki
Made without using starch, the "Mudenpun Goto Maki" (Starch-Free Goto Roll) is a kamaboko (fishpaste cake) product.
Mini Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Flask
The "Mini Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Flask" is both beautiful and easy-to-use.
Foliage Bisque range
The "Foliage Bisque" range: a set of modern tableware that makes the most of traditional Hasami Pottery techniques.
"PosTea": Japanese tea, packaged and ready to mail as a gift - just stick on a stamp!
Yamaneko no Nikukyu
"Yamaneko no Nikukyu" (The Mountain Cat's Paw) is a lovely confection made from candied scarlet runner beans.
The "BARAMON" range of products features charming designs characteristic of the Goto Archipelago.
Lily Series
The "Lily Series" brings flowers to the dinner table.
Original Knitted Fabric
Charming forest-like patterns adorn the "Original Knitted Fabric: Fleece-Lined Forest".
Baby clothes
Baby clothes that are safe, comfortable and easy on the skin: "Underclothes for Newborns made with 100% Organic Cotton".
PRESENT BOX Chopstick Rests
"PRESENT BOX Chopstick Rests": A trompe l'oeil style captures the eye.
"Chiyori" - bite-sized versions of the traditional Chinese snack, Yoriyori (mahuar in Chinese).
Okita no Nameraka Wa Jam
Monaka wafer cakes and a jam-like sweet bean paste come together in a set called "Okita no Nameraka Wa Jam".
Japanese ceramic art meets with Western jewelry. A beautiful example of Nagasaki culture.


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Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines and the Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended forbids the Nurse Aide Testing Project from releasing by phone, fax or e-mail any personal information regarding an applicant for the nurse aide examination.
How do I get a copy of my results if I lost mine or did not receive them by mail?
The result letter you receive from the Nurse Aide Testing Project is NOT an official document and serves no purpose other than to communicate to the individual his/her exam result. The Illinois Department of Public, Health-Health Care Worker Registry provides employers with immediate access to information regarding nurse aides' status. Illinois state law requires employers of nurse aides to verify a nurse aide's status through the Health Care Worker Registry and they are NOT to accept a result letter as proof of eligibility. If an individual wants a duplicate letter for his/her records, he/she may send a $10 money order along with a written request including his/her name, social security number, approximate month and year of testing and current address to the Nurse Aide Testing Project and a duplicate letter will be sent.
What is the score I must receive in order to pass the exam?
The Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam is a pass/fail exam. The cut-off score for the pass/fail result is information that cannot be released according to the agreement between the Illinois Department of Public Health and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
I need my results letter so I can apply for a job. What should I do?
The results letter you receive by mail from Southern Illinois University is NOT an official document and serves only to communicate your testing result. An employer is required by state law to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry in order to verify a nurse aide's status on the Health Care Worker Registry.
English isn't my primary speaking language. Is an exam version available in my native language?
English as a second language is not considered by the Illinois Department of Public Health to be a disability under which special accommodations may be made for testing. However, if an applicant is working for a facility that can verify their resident population is 50% of a particular language, a translated exam may be made available.
I received special accommodations in my training due to a disability. Are special testing accommodations available to me for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
A written request for specific special accommodations from your nurse aide instructor or program coordinator along with documentation of a learning disability are needed in order to provide special accommodations for testing. This information should be provided to the Nurse Aide Testing Project at least 30 days prior to the desired testing date.
Who may take the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
An individual who has completed an approved nurse aide training program and has met all other requirements of the Health Care Worker Registry may take the competency exam. Those individuals placed on the Health Care Worker Registry based on reciprocity from another state are not required to take the Illinois written competency test. Also, aides approved on the ILLINOIS HEALTH CARE WORKER REGISTRY PRIOR TO January 1, 1990, are NOT required or permitted to take this test.
It has been more than 2 years since I have worked as a nurse aide. Do I have to take the training program over again?
If a nurse aide is in good standing with no findings of abuse, neglect or theft and has not worked for pay in the nursing-related services for 24 consecutive months or more, he/she may be able to re-certify by either retraining and testing or testing only. Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217-785-5133 for re-certification information.
I am a nursing student and want to work as a CNA while I go to school. Can I just take the exam?
Nursing students who wish to take the Nurse Aide Examination must first be approved on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry. Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217-785-5133 to obtain the form to submit for approval.
I missed my scheduled exam. Can I reschedule?
Individuals who "No Show" for a scheduled exam will receive a letter and application form in the mail approximately two to three weeks after the scheduled examination. You must submit the application with a money order in the amount according to the current fee schedule by the postmark deadline to be eligible for the next available testing cycle.
I have a conviction on my record. Will I be able to take the test and be listed as a certified CNA?
Any questions regarding your criminal background should be directed to the Registry staff at 217-785-5133, or via email at: Healthcare Worker Registry
How many times can I fail the test before I have to re-train?
A nurse aide may take and fail the examination three times before he/she is required to retrain.
Where can I find out more about Illinois' CNA requirements?
Please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website at http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm.
How do I reach the Illinois Department of Public Health?
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry's web address is http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/home.htm. Verification must ONLY be done by an aide's social security number.
When will I receive my nurse aide license or certificate? Where do I find my license number?
Certified Nursing Assistants are NOT issued a license, card or credential of any kind by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The nurse aide certification/registry number is the aide's social security number. Approximately three weeks after testing, test result information is available on the Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry at http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/index.htm. Enter your name and verify with your social security number. The individual's information is provided by computer system. This printable page verifies your Illinois Nurse Aide Registry status.
Why do employers want a copy of my result letter if they are required to check the registry for my employment eligibility?
Employers may wish to have a copy of the letter for your records, however the document is unofficial and cannot be used to verify your status on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry. If an audit is conducted, a copy of your Health Care Worker Registry information from the Internet must be on file.
Why must I take a competency exam?
The number of elderly people has rapidly increased and so has America's concern for quality care of the elderly people residing in long-term care facilities across the United States. The passage of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) mandated that all states establish nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs by January 1, 1990. The Act established a registry of nurse aides who have passed both a certified training program and a competency exam, deeming them competent and able to work as nurse aides in long-term care facilities.
This Act requires anyone desiring to work as a nurse aide in a long-term care facility to pass a state certified nurse aide training program and a state competency evaluation exam. Nurse aides must have their names entered on that state's nurse aide registry to be employed in that state as a nurse aide. The primary purpose of the competency exam is to ensure that individuals have the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform the skills required of a nurse aide.
Can I work as a nurse-aide without taking the exam?
A nurse aide may work in a long-term care facility up to 120 days after successfully completing an approved Illinois nurse aide training program while waiting to take and pass the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation. If the exam has not been passed within 120 days of employment as a nursing assistant, the employer is required to remove the aide from a direct care position until the exam has been passed.
What are the most common reasons for having your application returned?
Applications are frequently returned either because they are incomplete, appropriate fees are not enclosed, there is no verification of program completion, or a criminal background check is not enclosed or on record.
When will I receive notification that my application has been processed and I have been scheduled to test?
Confirmation letters are mailed to the address coded on the individual's application form approximately 10 days prior to the scheduled test date. If you have not received your confirmation letter 5 days prior to the date you requested to test, check the Registration portion of this web-site to obtain your testing information. You are not required to have your confirmation letter to gain entrance to the examination. You should arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated testing time and bring along a picture identification, which contains a current photo and your signature (i.e. Illinois driver's license or Illinois state ID or a Student ID) and two number 2 lead pencils.
What content is covered on the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Exam?
The skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the job of a nurse aide are the areas covered by the competency evaluation exam. The nurse aide job consists of various tasks. Each task has been analyzed and evaluated by nurse aides and their supervisors. Tasks which nurse aides perform on the job were validated in the state of Illinois in January 2000. The validated 200 tasks were grouped in six broad duty areas. The duty areas include:
- Duty A: Communicating Information – 31 tasks
- Duty B: Performing Basic Nursing Skills – 59 tasks
- Duty C: Performing Personal Care Skills – 43 tasks
- Duty D: Performing Basic Restorative Skills – 42 tasks
- Duty E: Providing Mental Health and Social Service Needs – 11 tasks
- Duty F: Providing Residents' Rights – 14 tasks
How is a passing score on the Nurse Aide Competency Exam determined?
The Nurse Aide Competency Exam is overseen by a state agency. That agency establishes and governs the rules, regulations and procedures based on federal and state mandates. An advisory committee made up of nurse aides, home health care aides, supervisors, instructors, and state health care personnel establish passing scores.
When and where may I take the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
The Nurse Aide Competency Exam is scheduled at various testing sites, usually community colleges, across the state on designated dates. Depending on registration levels, most sites test at least once a month. The test fees, registration deadline dates and test dates are established in a published schedule. Click on the Test Sites link to locate a test site in your area. If you have already submitted your application for testing, click on the Exam Schedule Status link to see if you are registered for the current testing cycle.
What materials may I bring when I take the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
The examinee must bring at least two No. 2 lead pencils with erasers and a photo ID that contains a current picture of the individual and their signature, such as a drivers license, state ID or student ID. State ID's can be obtained from a local driver's examination station. Applicants MAY NOT bring notes, paper, books or other instructional aids to the exam. Test answer sheets are scored by an optical scanner, therefore, the test form must be completed using No. 2 lead pencils.
Should I guess on the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
Yes! Typically, a competency exam requires the test taker to answer all of the questions on the exam. The exam score is based on the number of questions answered correctly. Blank answers are automatically counted as incorrect and will lower the test taker's score. In Illinois, there is no penalty for guessing on the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. It is an advantage to fill in an answer for each question. Try to eliminate choices you know are incorrect to help increase your odds to guess correctly.
How can I prepare for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam?
The most effective way to prepare for your competency exam is to:
- identify the tasks (jobs) that nurse aides perform on the job.
- review important facts and information associated with skills required to perform those tasks.
- practice doing the task.
(Repetition increases your skill and what you remember about the task.)
- study in small groups.
(Another person may be able to share information you did not know, explain a concept or procedure that is unclear, and reinforce information you already know.)
- take a timed practice exam.
(A timed practice exam can help examinees learn how to pace themselves so they can use time efficiently to complete the exam. A practice exam also familiarizes the examinee with the types of questions expected on an exam.)
- review explanations of correct answers. (May provide new facts and help understand new information, aid in applying information already known, reinforce current knowledge, increase confidence and reduce anxiety about taking the exam.)
How do I create an account to purchase an exam seat?
Your instructor submits a roster of all students who complete the CNA course and pass the course final exam. You must be on a roster to create an account. You must have an account to purchase a seat.
If you are on a roster, go to http://www.nurseaidetesting.com/
Click Exam Registration and select Exam Registration from the menu.
The Login screen appears. Click the Create An Account link.
The Verify Eligibility screen appears. Fill in your email address, Social Security number and birthdate. Click Check Eligibility.
The Create Account screen appears. Verify all data. Fill in what is missing. Delete any periods, dashes or symbols. Click the Create Account button at the bottom of the form.
How do I purchase an exam seat?
You must have an account to purchase an exam seat.
Log in using your account's login and password. (See 'How do I create an account to purchase an exam seat?')
On the Register screen, click the Register button or the Store tab.
On the Payment Methods screen, click the Credit Card or Voucher button.
On the Products screen, find the exam you want.
Click the Add To Cart button associated with the exam.
Carefully search for an exam by date, distance and/or ZIP Code.
Click the Select button for the date, location and time you are sure you want to attend.
Double-check and confirm the date and month. (You will be charged a $25 fee if you reschedule after purchasing.)
If you are using a Credit or Debit card:
Click Check Out. Fill in card holder's billing data. Click Pay Now.
If you are using a Voucher:
Type in the voucher number. Click Apply. Click Check Out.
Your receipt appears.
You may need to present your receipt to take the exam.
Click Print button to print your receipt or click Send As Email button.
How do I log in and take the exam?
You must have an active account to access the exam.
You will need the login ID and password* you made when you registered, created your account and purchased an exam seat. Your login ID is included in your registration confirmation email. Also, you will need a photo ID and possibly your seat purchase receipt.
Sign in at the exam location.
Go to http://www.nurseaidetesting.com/
Click Exam Registration link.
Enter your login ID and password*.
Click the Sign In button.
* If you do not have your Login, click Forgot Login ID?, enter your email and click Retrieve. Your login name is sent to your email.
* If you do not have your password, click Forgot Password?, enter your login ID and click Reset. A new password is sent to your email.
Your exam is listed in a grey box under 'Available Items'.
Click the Start link associated with your exam.
The exam is delivered in Respondus® Lockdown™ browser.
If asked, follow the instructions to allow Lockdown™ to open.
The opening buttons may say "Allow", "Yes", "Launch Application" or something similar.
If 'Page cannot be displayed' appears, you will not be able to use that computer.
You must take the exam on a computer with the INACE edition of Lockdown™ installed.
When the exam opens.
• Click your answer choice to select it
• Review and re-answer any question as often as needed.
• Click Next or Previous to navigate among questions.
• Click Bookmark Item to identify questions for later review.
• DO NOT close the browser until you complete the exam.
After answering all questions, click the Score Exam button. (Your exam will be scored automatically after 90 minutes whether or not you answer all questions.)
Your exam results will be verified and emailed to you. Allow at least three business days for the verification process. A certificate of completion will be available if you pass.
Log in and click the Certificate link associated with your exam to downed and/or print your certificate.
If you do not pass, you may 'Schedule a Retest'.


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Workshop at The Marin Art & Garden Center - Friday, June 18th.
Pictured: Pollinator Garden designed by Kate Frey, one of the presenters.
News of another timely workshop from The Garden Conservancy! To feature a morning of talks, a farm-fresh lunch, & afternoon garden visits followed by a reception.
Pictured: Private edible garden designed by Blasen Landscape Architecture
Photo: Shirley Collenette
The Norwood Garden will also be featured on the day's garden tours. Photo: Marion Brenner
The workshop's focus: Growing edibles in your home garden, dipping into the topics of both cooking and gardening. There'll be a history lesson on classical kitchen gardens and contemporary design, along with short talks that promise to whet the appetite for growing plants for flavor; mixing ornamentals and edibles; the charm of chickens; and an aspect I think of as basic stewardship: Creating the sort of healthy environment that attracts pollinators.
Artichoke Bloom from Nancy Goslee Power's book: Power of Gardens
I'm a great fan of the design work of Nancy Goslee Power and Associates, whose projects include the Norton Simon Museum Sculpture Garden. But I've yet to have the chance to hear her speak, so I'm anticipating what she will share in her presentation:
Fields to Front Yards: A History of Classical Kitchen Gardens
I've only mentioned a few of the speakers and topics. There's much more, along with the afternoon visits to two kitchen gardens in Marin County, another workshop highlight.
Shirley Collenette's garden is one I've wanted to visit for quite some time.
In the final garden of the day, wine will be served and participants will have a chance to chat.
The Marin Art & Garden Center is at 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, in Ross, California.
Workshop hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hi guys,
Around twenty us are going on a three day trip biking between Brussels-Ghent-Antwerp-Brussels.
It would be great if anyone had some local suggestions for good places between those cities where we can stop for lunch and/or do a brewery tour or just see something cool. We can change our routes to go a little out of the way if a place is worth it.
It would be perfect to find a place where there is a nice beer garden or tables outside where we can enjoy some great Belgian food! Also, we'd like to visit atleast a couple of Belgian breweries to learn a little and taste a lot
Any other tips would be great!
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Good spots to visist on bike between Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp
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Must seat outside with that group but good food patronized by nearby university students and faculty in Antwerp
Westmalle Brewery
It is a huge and can easily suck up twenty bikers. High on many best beer in Belgium lists
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Thanks IMDonehere!
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Have fun.
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I cycled the area in 2013.Do not miss the fries in Antwerp. Yummy!http://www.yelp.ca/biz/frituur-number-one-antwerpen-2
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Not going to Bruges, the most gorgeous city in Belgium - I biked around Belgium many many times between Gent and Antwerp and except for some monasteries brewing beer there is little of special interest - St Nicklass, between Gent and Antwerp is a nice town for a lunch stop - it has the largest town square in Belgium they said:
In Gent, the Plum bike shop/museum is very famous - many bike racers train in Belgium and this store has top-notch stuff - well worth a look at the basement museum too.
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Thanks PalenQ!
We chose to leave out Bruges because we only have three days and because we wanted to make sure there was fun nightlife each night. I heard Ghent and Antwerp is the best night out. Let me know if I'm wrong, haha!
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I think you are right about that - some Belgians on this forum say that is true - especially Antwerp IME has an active nightlife and Gent is a university town so if students are around things can hop there too.
Bruges is in many ways an ordinary town too with an active nightlife centered around a square near the train station - the center of Bruges is a museum kind of but it is a real town around it in many ways - Bruges too, like all Belgian towns of any size, has an active nightlife.
But with only three days - I'd suggest leaving out maybe Brussels - a city that nonplusses many and take the train to Bruges and go Gent to Antwerp.
Bruges is so so exceptional.
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Do you have your route mapped out already?
There is a cycling path from Gent to Antwerpen along the rail tracks. It is marked "fiets-o-strade" (no cars allowed). It passes through Lokeren (where you can drink Cesar, the local beer), St. Niklaas (pretty market square, good for a lunch stop), Beveren (have a drink or a meal on the terrace of Motel Beveren), Melsele and Zwijndrecht. Then through the pedestrian Sint-Annatunnel under the river Schelde (it is allowed to ride your bike in the tunnel) you'll reach the historical centre of Antwerpen. Plenty of cafés and restaurants there!
We haven't cycled it ourselves yet, so I don't know whether the whole path is well marked but from what I read you can always ask in the train stations.
Another possibility is to follow the "knooppunten"-route (Cycle Node Network - http://www.fietsroute.org/indexuk.php). These "nodes" are the points where these cycling paths intersect. Each node in the network is numbered as you can see on the map (unfortunately the site is only in Dutch). You can easily map out your route. http://www.fietsnet.be/routeplanner/default.aspx
I hope you understand, it's a bit difficult to explain in English.
A very scenic route (Cycle Node Network) is via Temse, along the rivers Schelde and Rupel. Instead of cycling Gent-Lokeren-St. Niklaas, you cycle Gent-Lokeren-Temse-Steendorp-Rupelmonde-Bazel (Hofke van Bazel is an excellent restaurant!), Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht-Antwerpen.
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And yes! Both Antwerpen and Gent have a very fun nightlife. Especially in Antwerpen in the summer, with all the summer bars, such as Strantwerpen (http://www.strantwerpen.be/index2.php?lan=2&cat=1), Bocadero (http://www.bocadero.be/en/), Cargo (http://www.cargozomerbar.be/), Skybar (http://skybarantwerp.be/), ...
Gent may be less lively during summer because the students leave the city around mid June and only come back mid September.
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Another tip: if you happen to be in Gent in July ... it's Gentse Feesten from 18th till 27th July. This is a festival with various stages (music, dance, theatre, ...) throughout the city. And it's free! Huge crowds but a great experience.
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I had the good fortune to take in the Gent Festival several times and what Myriam says is so so true - a great experience - outdoor stages with lots of free music - mimes and street entertainers everywhere - tremendous!
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. Then through the pedestrian Sint-Annatunnel under the river Schelde (it is allowed to ride your bike in the tunnel) you'll reach the historical centre of Antwerpen>
Rode thru this unique bike freeway (and pedestrians too) many times - really neat - you emerge at the southern end of Antwerp's old ports - follow the string of wrought-iron warehouses right into the town center.
The bike/foot tunnel is a thrill!
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Wow, that's all amazing advice, thank you so much PalenQ and MyriamC. Now I'm super excited. Can't wait for August!
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Well, since you will be here (= Antwerp) in August, here's the event calendar for this summer. http://www.zomervanantwerpen.be/brochure/brochure-en
On the 15th we have our yearly Rubens Market in the historical centre. It's a market in a medieval atmosphere, with people dressed up like in Rubens' years. Not to miss!
Myriam (proud to be Antwerpian )
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Jose Mourinho will not ask the Chelsea board to reinforce his squad in January because he does not need to "clean" the Stamford Bridge dressing room.
The Premier League champions return from the international break languishing in 16th position having lost seven of 12 matches ahead of Norwich City's visit to Stamford Bridge.
Their prolonged slump, during which numerous key players have badly under-performed amid reports of unrest within the squad, has brought Mourinho's long-term job prospects into question.
But the three-time Premier League winner believes he has all the tools he needs at his disposal to reignite Chelsea's season.
"I will not ask the board for any change [to the squad] for January," Mourinho told a news conference. "I am happy with my players, I trust the players
"I don't need to clean the dressing room like I heard was written somewhere. I don't need to ask the club to spend money in January.
"We found ourselves in a great situation together by being champions.
"We put ourselves in this situation in the Premier League and we have to be together to put ourselves in the right place."
Mourinho expects to have his squad bolstered by Radamel Falcao and Thibaut Courtois returning to fitness over the coming weeks.
He returns to the touchline having served a stadium ban when his team lost 1-0 at Stoke City last time out and he tentatively described Chelsea's wretched run as a positive experience.
"When you win and you don't deserve it, the happiness of the result hides the performance," he added.
"When you play well and don't win it is hard to cope with it. But you have to cope with it and believe the victory will come.
"I don't know if it [losing games] is improving me or not but I think in football and in management every experience is positive.
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Would you ride one of the world's tallest waterslides?
DAREDEVILS have been amazed by an incredible photo capturing the breathtaking view from a towering waterslide.
Robert Jahns, a photographer and digital artist, shared the spectacular snap on Instagram recently.
It seemingly shows the stunning view from the top of the death-defying waterslide in Dubai, which looms over the huge city's busy skyline.
The scary descent to the pool below seems to be a sheer vertical drop.
But don't be disturbed by the lack of safety measures — the photo isn't real.
Mr Jahns worked some Photoshop magic two create the picture by mixing two separate images.
The German manipulated together a snap of the view from a room on the 124th floor of a Dubai skyscraper with a photo of a man on the waterside — which is actually far closer to the ground.
But his 906,000 Instagram followers have loved the trickery.
In fact, Mr Jahns has recently been nominated for Instagrammer of the Year for his creative editing.
The Dubai picture alone has been liked more than 34,000 times and had around 3,000 comments.
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