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Volume 5/ Number 1
Dear Colleague:
A growing number of governments are questioning the wisdom of supporting the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA). As the UNFPA continues to distort the U.S. State Department's findings that it supports forced abortion in China, new evidence has surfaced showing that UNFPA supports involuntary sterilization in Mexico.
Steven W. Mosher
ACTION ITEM: I'll be debating Population Connection (Zero Population Growth) on National Public Radio stations from 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday, January 7, 2003. Please call in at 800-856-8900 to discuss whether UNFPA should receive your tax dollars.
UNFPA Supports Forced Sterilization in Mexico
On the heels of reports of massive financial and programmatic mismanagement within the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),1 an independent investigation has found that UNFPA also supports involuntary sterilization and coercive family planning in Mexico.
An official body of the Mexican government, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), recently denounced coercion in family planning programs throughout Mexico.
According to the NHRC, "Public health servants have imposed methods of family planning on the native population without their consent and without informing them of the risks."2 The NHRC has also found that family planning officials "threaten men and women who do not accept a method of family planning," and that family planning officials deprive men and women of other "medical services" in order to force them to prevent births.3
The NHRC report follows an in-depth investigation of coercive population control programs in Mexico which reveals that UNFPA supports covert abortion, coercive family planning, and involuntary sterilization through the National Population Council of Mexico (CONAPO).
Under the guise of principles of voluntarism, articulated in the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), UNFPA works in Mexico with CONAPO to achieve "population and development objectives"4 through programs that target the poor and victimize women.
UNFPA's "population objectives" in Mexico include reducing births and lowering Mexico's overall population by 2015. Through CONAPO, located in Mexico City, (which UNFPA supports with financial, strategic, technical and medical support), national quotas for family planning users are established then assigned to regional hospitals to be fulfilled by teams of local family planning workers.5 Should doctors or health workers fail to achieve assigned quotas, threats and punishments such as loss of pay or employment are imposed on them. Over 40 case studies of victims were obtained in Mexico this summer, including testimonies which note the following abuses:
Covert abortion, in the name of "normalization of menstruation," forced on women without informed consent; • Clandestine placement of IUDs; • Forced signing of "informed consent" documents in order to sterilize victim;
In one alarming case, a woman testified that, while undergoing a caesarian delivery, her fallopian tubes were ligated (tied) without her foreknowledge or consent.6
UNFPA conceals its support of coercion behind a variety of masks, including ICPD "voluntarism." According to UNFPA, UNFPA and CONAPO provide "intervention models" aimed at "vulnerable groups" of Mexico's population. In practice, however, such "intervention" may include using the pangs of childbirth to extort signatures from "vulnerable" women on sterilization consent forms.7
The UNFPA/CONAPO program is based on the wrongheaded notion that reducing the fertility of the poor will somehow jumpstart economic development, a theory with no empirical support. But it is in pursuit of this chimera that the UNFPA/CONAPO program works vigorously to develop what it calls "innovative" models for expanding "reproductive health services to urban and rural populations living in poverty."8
Consistent with these findings, the NHRC notes such innovative techniques of coercion as bribing poor men and women with "material goods" and "economic resources" to get them to use contraception.9 Such methods violate established norms of informed consent.
In its recommendations to the Mexican Ministry of Health (MOH), the NHRC demands that human rights and freedoms be restored to the people of Mexico, and that coercive family planning be ended. To date, however, the MOH has not responded to this recommendation.
UNFPA also refuses to denounce or even acknowledge the existence of coercive family planning in Mexico. Instead, UNFPA plans to continue funding coercive family planning. UNFPA has funded Mexico's family planning program since 1972. In 1997, UNFPA provided $15.5 million to the Government of Mexico and CONAPO. Currently in its fourth cycle of assistance with CONAPO, UNFPA is scheduled to provide $12 million for population control over the next five years.10
As for the U.S. contribution to coercive population control in Mexico, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided over $5 million dollars to "family planning" programs organized by Mexico's Ministry of Health since 1997. Recently, however, USAID officials report that population funding for Mexico has ended. Instead, USAID is providing funds to the Mexican MOH for basic health and HIV/AIDS programs.
PRI calls on the Fox administration to end coercive population control programs aimed at Mexico's most vulnerable citizens.
1. Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (C-FAM), Friday Fax, "Internal UN documents show financial mismanagement at UNFPA, January 3, 2002.
2. ACI, "Birth Control Imposed on Native Mexicans," 29 December, 2002.
3. Ibid.
4. UNFPA, "UNFPA Proposed Projects and Programs: Recommendation by the Executive Director; Assistance to the Government of Mexico," 28 January-8 February, 2002, New York.
5. PRI, "How Mexico Treats Its Poor Women," PRI Review, September-October 2002, p. 3.
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.


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The Story of AnvilDVD - 2009
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just saw Anvil 2018. great show and better guys!. thumbs up.
PBS has done it again very well done documentary. This movie was interesting, informative, and worse seeing!! I recommend this movie for all to see. Well worth the price of admission to any theater.
"Anvil, the documentary, is a hymn to the human spirit -- played loud, in power chords". So says the movie poster, and for a change a film lives up to its publicity material. "Anvil", the real-life band, is Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and Rob Reiner, two nice 14 year-old Jewish boys from Toronto who formed a band in 1978 and promised each other that they would rock until they were old men. In 2008, when film-maker Sacha Gervasi met the 50 year-olds, they had been true to their word. However, despite accolades from such metal luminaries as Lars Urich (Metallica), Tom Araya (Slayer), Lemmy (Motorhead) and Scott Ian (Anthrax) that Anvil was the single most important force in creating modern metal, Lips is delivering frozen food and Rob is working as a labourer. Yet Anvil, the band, lived on. Or lurched on, at biker bars and the occasional fan showcase. That year, Gervasi (who had been Anvil's roadie 20 years previous) looked them up and turned on his camera. He followed as Lips is talked into a ruinous 40-day European tour by a stranger he met on the internet. In desperation, Lips tracks down the producer of Anvil's classic 1982 album "Metal On Metal" and talks him (well, bribes him) into working with them again. Six weeks of agonized recording yields an album that no record label wants to buy and a band that has all but given up. Equal parts "Spinal Tap" and "Searching For Sugarman", "Anvil" (2008) won 20 film awards for first-time director Gervasi, a 98% critic rating on RottenTomatoes, and was described by The Times Of London as "possibly the greatest film yet made about rock and roll".
One of the best "rock" documentaries of all time. Parts of the story were almost too painful to watch; more absurd than "Spinal Tap", but unfortunately true. The personal journey of "Lips" and his buddies as they struggle to deal with the passing dream of a life of fame and fortune, and the reality of old age and mediocrity.
This is Spinal Tap . . . No! This is Anvil! The real-life Spinal Tap! Like most people reviewing here--and in the world for the matter--I'm not a fan of their music. BUT, you can't deny that "Lips" Ludow is as compelling a fellow as it gets. He's the Don Quixote of Metal dreaming that impossible rock 'n roll dream!
Not a fan of Anvil. Not a fan of metal really. But I really enjoyed this. I thought at the beginning it was parody or satire. But in fact, it's a bittersweet but loving portrait of a couple of guys who are getting older and older and still waiting for their big break, or their next break. Slogging away at life and slogging away at day jobs. Incredibly passionate about their music and probably a little niave. Made me want to go out and buy their CD, just to support them (that impulse has passed).
I am not a fan of Anvil's music but absolutely loved this movie. It has a lot of heart and reminds us to never let our dreams die.
A very frank biography of the metal group Anvil - their early fame from the 1980s and their current struggle for relevancy and fame in 2009.
The film documents the band's struggle to make it big one last time.
Excellent film.
Good – Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) 90 min. Documentary. Anvil was/is a Canadian heavy metal band that started in the 1980s here in Toronto and continues to dream of stardom. Based on the documentary, they have been the inspiration of super-heavy metal bands like Metallica and White Snake. The film itself could be seen as a reality version of This is Spinal Tap (1984), a mockumentary film by Rob Reiner. I definitely prefer this film over Spinal Tap probably because the people portrayed are real with common fears and aspirations. Throughout, I felt a sense a pity for the boys in the band as they attempt a comeback. The film ends on a sweet note, which I won't reveal. I'm not a heavy metal fan but this film is not about the music but about the band members themselves. Based on what I could get from the net, the band has experienced a resurgence of attention after this film appearing on Conan O'Brien and opening for AC/DC. Rock on!!!!
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Ok - so maybe I am showing my age - but I am a huge fan of Douglas Adams and especially the HHGTG cult !
So when I saw that the HHGTG Radio Show Live was coming to Manchester Opera House I had to go. The stage was set with Live band, Radio Mics, a sound effects desk and a big comfy chair for the 'Voice of the Book' to sit in. Most of the cast were <BLOG_BREAK> the original cast from the very first Radio show, back in 1978, and I could recognise most of the voices. Even Marvin the Paranoid Android ('Life, don't talk to me about Life').
HHGTG over the years developed a life of its own, and each different media ended up with a different ending, this one was no different. They had to condense several radio series into a 2 act show. I am not so familiar with the original radio show, but the first half would be familiar to most, as both TV series and film stuck to the original start. The second half was more of a mix, but worked really well.
One of my, many, favourite parts of the show is when Slartibartfast reveals that he designed the fiddly coastline of Norway, even won an award for it. How was I to know that many years later I would be regularly visiting the fiddly coastline of Norway. Another proof of the 'the interconnectedness of all things'.
You probably have to be a fan to get the most out of it, and it was certainly a different type of audience than I usually see at the Opera House. The chap in front of me even brought his towel :-) The show is touring, and each venue is recorded and can be downloaded from the website (£9.99) - which is much cheaper than a ticket !
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It's called the Winter Wonderland Scarf and it's super warm and cosy, and what's best of all - the yarn is such a beautiful colour. It's Drops Big Delight, it's 100% wool and you will need 2 balls to complete the scarf. There is a ton of pretty shades to choose from, but I decided on Autumn Forest. You can buy it here. Yumity yum :)
This patten is perfect for beginners and there is a full tutorial on how to do the main stitch - a half treble crochet - htr (hdc in US terms). So...here's the pattern, you can also download it for free from Ravelry.
- Yarn round hook.
- Insert the hook in to the stitch, yarn round hook again and pull through loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
- Your stitch is complete!
- Ta-dah! Carry on repeating steps 1-4 to complete your scarf.
- Wrap your yarn round the card 15 times.
- Cut through the yarn at one end of the cardboard.
- Make a loose loop with the yarn.
- Insert a thick crochet hook (I used 8mm) in to the edge of the scarf where you want the tassel to be.
- Hook the loop of yarn through the scarf.
- Pop the ends of the yarn through the loop.
- Pull the ends tight.
- When you have put 5 tassels on each end, trim them all to the same length.
Ta-dah! You have made your very own Winter Woodland Scarf and you will be envy of all your friends :)
I hope you will have a go and enjoy making it and wearing it. I know I'll be wearing it all autumn, winter and probably spring too knowing the usual English weather!
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Wow… I just went inside a dryer. I fit. O_O CRAZY SHITTTTT… lolol.
AWKWARD!! Carina and Anna are sitting next to me right now and we're laughing the night away. Carina is doing laundry and we're just watching her thongs fall out the dryer. 😀
While looking for parking we started chasing Carlos and it just so happened that Jared was in the car with them. Nice coincidence. (:
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More news on Utah's most public polygamists, from Tribune TV critic Scott D. Pierce:
TLC has yet to announce whether it will order a second season of "Sister Wives," but it has ordered an hourlong interview special that's set to air on Halloween night.
The Brown family Kody, Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robin will be interviewed by NBC's Natalie Morales on Saturday, Oct. 23, and the special will premiere on Sunday, Oct. 31, at 11 p.m. on TLC.
We're promised that they'll talk about dealing with their newfound fame and the possibility of criminal charges being filed against them.
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I've yet to have a dog I couldn't get a needle into. Animals tend to relax quickly, and the needles I use are very different from hypodermics. They bring on a subtle, calming effect. As a result, you can get one in without a dog even knowing, and then another 20 in after that. I bring a bag of needles of various sizes when I go to see the animal, as well as a few other tools to test pressure and pain.
It's not very technical, really. The first time I saw acupuncture on an animal, I was a bit sceptical. I saw a horse being treated successfully and the process of seeing the animal respond seemed to give the owner a bit of happiness, too. There's a thrill when you see an animal get better. I've treated a camel, lots of horses, but mainly dogs. It's great for the owners. They know they're not pumping their pets full of drugs and I get to know animals and their owners on a more personal level.
I often travel to the animal, and those journeys can be quite a solitary experience. Driving around London is never great. My wife and I just had a baby, so I try to fit appointments around spending time at home.
My main worry in life used to be that I was not doing enough. When I was working with horses, I'd be thinking I should be at the surgery. It's hard to enjoy one thing. It's hard to feel happy in the moment.
But that's all changed since the birth of our baby. I look at the world differently. It used to be if I was five minutes late for a client, I'd drive myself mad. Now I allow myself to be calm. The needle becomes steadier.


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Release date: March 16, 2017
Subgenre: Dystopian fiction
About 2184: Beneath the Steel City:
In London 2184, the government monitors every move its citizens make, logs every action, notes every visit, supervises every communication, penalises the slightest transgression with all the warmth and sympathy of a hungry piranha.
Computer tech David Lafferty has grown tired of living beneath the crushing weight of a billion petty rules, and decided it was time to create his own rules in an underground life beneath the steel city. Aided by Saira, a Self-propelled Artificially Intelligent Robot Assistant, and a small circuit board stolen from the government, all is going well until an unknown adversary appears to have learned his every secret…
Computer tech David Lafferty has grown tired of living beneath the crushing weight of a billion petty rules, and decided it was time to create his own rules in an underground life beneath the steel city. Aided by Saira, a Self-propelled Artificially Intelligent Robot Assistant, and a small circuit board stolen from the government, all is going well until an unknown adversary appears to have learned his every secret…
Robots are dumb. Actually, that's unfair, Saira isn't dumb at all – as Self-propelled Artificially Intelligent Robot Assistants go, she's pretty smart. But they are very literal when it comes to behaving the way they've been programmed to behave. Which is problematic when they've been programmed to obey the law and you would very much like one not to.
I'd planned for her to remain blissfully ignorant of the fact that I was here without invitation. I'd had the door codes, the keycard pass loaded onto my pocket terminal, the fingerprints. Not my own fingerprints, obviously, but latex moulds good enough to persuade the entry system that they were real, and that was almost the same thing.
At each of the three security doors through which we'd passed, I'd sauntered up to them with the air of a man very much going about his lawful business, his robot companion at his side, and then breezed through them without so much as the flicker of an amber light. All I needed Saira to do was plug herself into the access port of the safe door – the final barrier between me and my prize – and transmit the 256-character authorisation code.
The code would be accepted. My possession of the previous generation of this chip guaranteed that. What I hadn't counted on was the automatic verbal warning system triggered by Saira plugging herself into the communications port.
"Attention!" it had said, in that imperious way government systems always spoke to citizens and their electronic companions. "Only duly authorised robots are permitted to interface with this system. Please verify the credentials of the person under whose authority you are operating before proceeding by requesting sight of their government employee access pass, grade Alpha Four or above. Removal of any property from the safe without lawful authority would be theft."
Saira paused, and a countdown timer next to the access port began doing what countdown timers do. I wasn't exactly sure what would happen when the timer reached zero, but I was fairly certain I wasn't going to like it. Right now, it was reading one minute and thirty seconds.
"It's ok," I said, in what I very much hoped was a reassuring tone. "I wouldn't have been able to get us into the facility without the correct pass. You may proceed." One minute twenty-five seconds.
It was a logical-sounding argument, I thought. Saira had seen me use a keycard pass to unlock one of the security doors. That should, I felt, be sufficient. I was wrong.
"I am required to perform sight verification of the pass," she replied. This was problematic because, while my keycard coding was correct in every detail, and the on-screen visual resemblance good enough to fool a fellow human, my failure to anticipate the possibility of Saira being required to inspect the pass had left it without the embedded microdot coding that would verify my specific access rights.
I dislike unexpected problems. I especially dislike unexpected problems arising at inconvenient times – and that countdown timer suggested to me that we were now one minute and twenty-one seconds away from a time which would qualify as such.
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Sometimes I wonder which houses are hiding all the secret stashes of cool stuff.
Yeah the majority of people are stuck with honda's and "best buy" junk,
but if even 5% of the population of San Diego County has something cool,
that's 150,000 people.
So on that note,
in a non-descript house in La Mesa,
my aunt and uncle have a serious collection of english cars.
|1966 Lotus Cortina
My Uncle Robert is an English transplant,
and is lucky enough to have coerced my Aunt to be as much of a gearhead as he is.
|1966 Lotus Cortina
Back in the 60's these little cars ruled the racing circuits and streets.
Basically they took the light Ford Cortina body,
and added a DOHC Lotus Elan engine.
|Lotus Engine & suspension stiffener
In a NASCAR like move,
at least 1000 or 2000 of these cars had to be built as stock production cars
to be able to legally race in their "saloon car" class.
Here's the link for a more detailed history.
Cool to see the 7-liter Galaxy racing the 1.6 liter Cortinas!
Watch about the 30 second mark,
these cars were famous for their 3-wheeled turns.
|1965 Indianapolis 500 winner badge
True to the Lotus heritage,
my uncle actually races this thing.
|battle scars
And sadly it has taken some good spins and some rail scrapes.
Fortunately he's the type to get it repaired ASAP.
|sign of a race car
Besides the roll cage,
another trick to call out a race car is that little tab up in the left corner.
|body catcher
The upholstered pics are current.
He had it stripped down right after the groundup rebuild as a race only car...
|race form
after a year of racing decided to reinstall the original upholstery,
including the back seat.
For a couple times a year racer that seems fine by me!
|race fuel tank
Here's some TMI shots.
|oil pan baffle
The oil pan looks to be widened but I'm not sure,
there is some custom baffling inside though.
Big carbs and some fat exhaust help a bit too.
|full flow exhaust headers
The engine has a ton of internal tricks,
and it sounds very expensive to fix.
There is an adjustable rev limiter on it to help tone it down.
|Add caption
Even then he said the shift point is about 7500,
which seems high for a 1966 era car but what do I know.
He said they max out at about 10K for a dialed in engine,
but his rev limiter is set to about 8700.
|tire quiver
Some courses have tire restrictions so these are some of the quiver.
|last year ready for Laguna Seca
Next time I'll post up the pictures of that green thing next to it.
|cortina and morgan


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Everyone in my house is recovering from being sick and last night we had grilled cheese and soup, I sat out chicken to thaw, but I knew nobody was in the mood. So for dinner tonight I thought i'd try a new recipe. I remember seeing it from another fellow blogger, so I apologize I can't find it and can't remember who it was! :(
But here it is, and I love it!
Chicken Tenders (I didn't have chicken breasts on hand)
Kraft Mayo-The Real Mayo
Place Chicken Tenders in baking dish
Cover Chicken Tenders with Kraft Mayo
Crumble Goldfish
Sprinkle Goldfish Over Chicken Tenders
Bake At 350
Can you say Yum! :)
We served ours with Mashed Potato's!
It's a must try if you have kidos! :)


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Posted: Wed 22 May 2013, 04:37
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how to add external ppas to ppm ubuntu precise ?
Hi everyone
When using ubuntu I often have to get some software from external repos ppa so I edit /etc/apt/sources.lst and run apt-get update then I run apt-get install my-software (I also install gpg pubkeys before).
How can I do the same with puppy so the external ppa appears in puppy packet manager ? So far it only sees the ubuntu repos... where are the settings for the repos ?
Also, maybe it is another question: I got apt-get running in puppy-precise, and ran apt-get update, but when I want to apt-get something it does offer to pull a lot of things that surely are already in puppy, only apt-get don't know about them : Is it possible to have apt-get in sync with the puppy packet manager and build the local database of installed softwares ?
Many thanks for your help.
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Partly solved...
You can add more repositories to use in puppy packet manager (PPM) by editing file:
geany /root/.packages/DISTRO_COMPAT_REPOS
then re-start PPM, click "configure" button, click "update" button and follow on-screen instructions. Click "ok", then click "quit" button.
Re-start PPM. In puppy 5.5 It can only handles 5 repos actives at the same time, and one is in grey so you have only 4 left to choose from. If you decide to change the active repose, you will have to re-start PPM.
Note, I encountered many problems when trying to install meta-packages from external repositories (i mean outside the ubuntu repos). Normal packages are ok, just run the dependencies check.
About the second part of my question, how to keep apt-get in sync, I've discovered this is a known problem that many people have encountered. Because apt-get is a very strong and reliable packet manager, everyone is trying to use it but we all have the same problem. I don't know how to solve this so if someone have a solution, please tell us.
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I documented how to add a PPA to the PPM here:
...if using latest Precise 5.6, you won't need to do Step 1.
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BarryK wrote:
I documented how to add a PPA to the PPM here:
...if using latest Precise 5.6, you won't need to do Step 1.
Yes, thanks, well maybe now we can improve the ppm. Most people are lost when using it, that is not because of a lack of documentation. It's only that it is complicated, re-starts etc... And the problem with meta-packages that don't pull... Maybe it would be great to have ppm only for pet files, and have apt-get for ubuntus repos or external ppas. Because we need to trim down the packs downloaded, apt-get could be embedded in a script: so when you want to download and install, you launch (for instance) puppy-apt-get which recognizes all usual apt-get parameters, then the script download/trim/install the softwares in the "puppy way". It builds up the apt-get database and don't pull the specific things puppy already have etc..
The actual PPM could become more like synaptic and work in sync with apt-get too, BUT if we have this puppy-apt-get, we could simply use synaptic, as a graphic front-end for puppy-apt-get.
There is a lot of documentation on the net, explaining to newbies "open a terminal, type apt-get install my-software" ... etc so nearly everyone have become used to this by now.
And about PPM, indeed we already have the latest Lazy-fred packet manager for SFS and PET that is really excellent, maybe there is no need to re-do anything, just use this packet manager by default. Most people I talked to, told me their first choice is the quickpet tool. It is so simple and efficient. The all wishes is that puppy repos need consolidate and centralize, get organized and make it clear for everyone.
So we could have quickpet by default, Lazy-fred PPM for experienced people, and puppy-apt-get for everything ubuntu.
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FoodSaver FM2000-000 Vacuum Sealing System – FoodSaver are hugely popular in the world of Vacuum Sealers and their related products. Today we're looking at the FoodSaver FM2000-000 which is a model on the more affordable end of the spectrum and designed for home use or for commercial kitchens such as in a restaurant or even a food truck. This is an affordable vacuum sealer, but does that mean it skimps on quality? We explore further in this article where we're talking about the specific features of this product but also the benefits of owning a FoodSaver product.
Okay, so there are multiple brands available and many of them offer a great vacuum sealing experience, but FoodSaver have basically taken over the world of sealers and as such it is really easy to find the replacement bags (and compatible bags which can be a money saver), it is also easy to find tips on how to use your vacuum sealer to its maximum potential and more (such as troubleshooting if anything should go wrong, or finding tips for use on youtube). The FoodSaver FM2000-000 is another example of what a great company they are and it is clear to see why they're so popular. Lets dive into the features.
Upon seeing this product the first thing that jumped out at us was how small it is! It is a compact unit, but can still handle relatively large portions of food, which make it a massive plus in our book. It can be easily stored and doesn't take up a lot of space in the kitchen, plus it isn't an ugly item anyway so doesn't look out of place in a stylish kitchen. The set most of us purchase has the following items included: 3-Quart Bags, 2-Gallon Bags, 1-11″ x 10′ Roll & Accessory Hose. This is great for getting started and means the vacuum sealing can start as soon as you open your FoodSaver sealing system.
This product uses new tech developed by the brand FoodSaver who claim it is able to use 40% less than the older FoodSaver units which is good for many economical reasons and for saving you money on your maintenance of the machine. This isn't the only way this sealer can save you money as your food lasts longer and goes further when you use your product effectively.
Cleanup is really simple and an included drip tray means that there is a section which is washable and will deal with most of the mess. The rest of the unit can be wiped down and cleaned with ease.
The amazing 5 year limited warranty shows the faith that the product have in the product and just that you're dealing with a high quality establishment who take pride in their vacuum sealers. FoodSaver are a company we speak very highly of.
Using the Vacuum Sealer
Using your FoodSaver FM2000-000 Vacuum Sealing System couldn't be much simpler, just get your bag in place, lock the lid and use the appliance with a simple on/off switch, it really is as easy as that. The guides provided by the manufacturer show you that correct use can extend some food items' life by up to 5 times which can be wonderful for your bank balance and make your kitchen run much more efficiently.
What Others Have Said
We try to provide you with a well-rounded review here on vacuumsealergeek.com but you don't have to just take our word for it. At the time of writing the average rating on amazon is well over 4/5 stars, showing that the vast majority have been really happy with their purchase, with people commenting on the following features:
- How easy the product is to set up and use
- Works brilliantly for cooking and can be used for sous-vide and marinading
- Finding the replacement bags (or compatible versions) is simple
- The product is reliable and well manufactured
- Can help preserve foods for much longer than if they aren't sealed
- Works just as well with pre-cut bags and with sealing jars
- How neat and tidy it is within your kitchen, being so compact and easy to store whilst still being big enough to do a good job
The fact that this is so easy to use, and isn't the most expensive of sealers (in fact it represents superb value for money) make it one of the best vacuum sealers for beginners and comes from a company we have learned to expect great things from over the years as they continue to improve the world of food preservation and sealing! The FoodSaver FM2000-000 Vacuum Sealing System comes with our recommendation even if you are totally new to vacuum sealing, want to use it for sous vide cooking or are looking to seal and store huge amounts of food.


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Image from the Herald Scotland. For more election coverage, click here.
Scottish voters have voted down the Referendum by a margin of 10%. But the vote skewed more dramatically along party lines and especially by age group: 16-17 year olds voted 71-29 for YES, 65+ voted 73-27 for NO. For more election results click here.
Although Scots have voted NO on independence, it's clear that a new conversation on devolution has begun – within the UK and beyond. Has the genie been let out of the bottle?


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Very creative post title, huh? This shot was taken this past weekend on an impromptu sunset shoot. A friend took me along some of the rural backroads not too far from home to this quaint little farm. It's elevated position on a hill allowed for us to incorporate the sky into the images, and it was the light reflected on the side of the barn that drew me to this composition. I've been so focused lately on coastal photography, and this trip through the country was a wonderful break from that.
Camera settings: ISO 200, f/13, 52mm, 3 brackets


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Here is an accordian purse I made. A friend showed me thetutorial and I had to make one too. You can find the tutorial HERE
Materials Used -
Stamp and sentiment is a CC Designs from All That Scraps, pattern paper from Colorbok, Bazzill cardstock and Copic Markers.
Challenges Entered:
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While some tribute acts use 'approximate' sounds and dress up a bit, Speak and Spell don't.
Unless a tribute act member is a professional musician (often playing in a few bands at the same time) they are nearly always fans. We are obviously fans. Obsessive ones really. But, unlike many in our position, all three of our keyboard players have formally studied music technology with Keith being professionally involved In specialist areas.
All of our sounds are recreated with no expense spared in cost or time from either the original machines (check our equipment list), or the same sound libraries, plus we have access to sounds that simply no one else has. This is why we sound so close sometimes that people can't believe it's not the record.
We also tailor performances to particular ages of Depeche Mode if a promoter or party host has a preference. Not only this but as we play in numerous sizes of venue we made our show scalable and modular.
We will also bring in classic physical elements such as our custom spook-a-phone drum triggers, additional programmed lighting and video on two screens, all of which helps to augment the show in larger arenas or smaller clubs.
We've built up quite a following in both our native UK and on the continent. We now are expanding our portfolio of gigs to play in places ranging from the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest sea.
If you're interested in having us play at your event – no matter where in the world you may be – please get in touch.
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- For the second straight week GEICO Honda rookie Zach Bell showed astonishing speed mixed with a propensity for tossing it away with crashes. Bell grabbed his second straight holeshot in the first moto before crashing and having to fight back to eighth. The second moto proved a lot worse for the rookie. Once again Bell would run up front early but suffered a big get-off. Bell pulled out of the second moto with an undisclosed injury. In a statement released by the team, GEICO Honda team manager Mike LaRocco said they were having Bell checked out, but were "optimistic that he'll be okay." We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
- Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha rookie Jeremy Martin made his highly anticipated debut at Unadilla after missing Loretta Lynn's and Southwick with a shoulder injury. Jeremy showed the speed that made him one of the most highly sought after amateurs in 2012, but had his share of problems in his debut. Martin would finish the day 24th overall via 18-27 scores.
Zach Bell (167) got off to a hot start at Unadilla but was plauged by crashes.
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- In other Martin news, Jeremy's older brother, Alex, had a mechanical issue in the first moto relegating him to a 37th. "My bike started cutting out on the fourth lap. It ended up being an electrical problem. We swapped everything for the second moto and it ran great," said Martin. Alex would bounce back in the second moto with an 11th to salvage 18th overall on the day.
- MotoConcepts' Jake Canada rode to a hard earned 12th overall at Unadilla. Canada crashed in the first moto but clawed his way back from 27th to finish the moto 12th. Buried deep in the pack in the second moto as well—20th after the first lap—Canada sliced through the field to finish 13th.
- After battling a should injury suffered in a mountain bike crash before RedBud—which lead to him missing Washougal and Southwick—Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha's Kyle Peters returned at Unadilla. Peters struggled to a 33rd in moto one and then had to pull off mid-way through the second moto due to his lingering shoulder problem.
A second moto crash derailed Wharton's chances at an overall podium.
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- Since returning from an early season knee injury, GEICO Honda rookie Justin Bogle has struggled getting acclimated to the talent laden 250 Class. Returning to the track where he burst onto the scene last year in his pro debut, the 2011 AMA Horizon Award winner had his best finish of the season with a 6th overall via 11-4 moto scores.
- Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki's Blake Wharton positioned himself nicely to secure his first overall podium of the year with a fourth place in moto one. But Wharton had a big crash in the second moto and was unable to finish. There is no word on Wharton's status at this time.
- Native New Yorker Phil Nicoletti returned to Unadilla for the first time since 2010 when he filled-in for an injured Tommy Searle on Factory KTM. Nicoletti finished a seasons best seventh overall.
- After a rough start to the season, followed by solid rides at RedBud and Millville, Team Honda Muscle Milk's Justin Brayton has had a bunch of bad motos in a row. He crashed out of Washougal's second moto, had a crash-filled day at Southwick, and a crash-filled first moto at Unadilla. He bounced back with a solid 10th in moto two. "There was a pack right in front of me and I was gaining on them, but I couldn't make it happen," explained Brayton. He also indicated that he had a practice crash during the break between Washougal and Southwick, and missed some riding and training time with a foot injury. It's been a long, rough season for just about everyone this year.
Jake Canada rode to a hard earned 12th overall at Unadilla.
Simon Cudby photo
- Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha's Nico Izzi was back on the gate after being sidelined since RedBud with a back injury. Returning to his early season form, Izzi was spectacular in his comeback going 6-8 for 6th overall.
- Minnesota native Jesse Wentland scored his first career national points, and top 20 overall, at Unadilla with 19-19 moto scores. The 2012 Loretta Lynn Open Pro Sport Champion, and 450 A runner-up, missed qualifying in his pro debut at Southwick.
- After his Cinderella run at Southwick in 2011, where he qualified first overall, Massachusetts native Mike Sottile shockingly was unable to qualify for Southwick in 2012. But Sottile returned at Unadilla and qualified for his first National of the year. Sottile finished 30th overall via 28-28 moto scores.
- In other Massachusetts news, Munn Racing/Ankle Savers KTM's Robby Marshall suffered a flat tire while running inside the top ten in the first moto. Marshall regrouped in the second moto with a 13th to salvage a spot inside the top twenty (17th overall).
- Privateer Austin Howell finished a seasons best 14th overall at Unadilla.
- Langston-Witt KTM's Les Smith, as reported yesterday, suffered a broken fibula in the first moto at Unadilla when he planted his foot in a corner. "It's definitely a bummer. I feel like I was riding a lot better, and the bike has been continuing to get better and better," said Smith. After seeing Dr. Augustine (the same doctor that is treating Michael Byrne) in Florida, Smith will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have a plate and screws inserted. Initial reports are that Smith will miss six weeks. That's the bad news, but the good news is that Smith has re-signed with the team for 2013, so he'll have a job waiting when he returns.
Kiniry put together another "Ironman" weekend.
Simon Cudby photo
- Robby "Ironman" Kiniry continued his torrid schedule this weekend. Kiniry, for the second straight week, raced both the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship (Saturday) and the Monster Energy Canadian Nationals (Sunday). The Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha rider finished 11th overall at Unadilla and 3rd overall at the final round of the Canadian Nationals on Sunday. Kiniry finished runner-up behind Matt Goerke in the final MX1 Class standings in Canada.
- DNA/Jeff Ward Racing's Josh Grant continues to quietly piece together a consistent season. Grant has managed to stay healthy all season and put together one his best results of the year at Unadilla—finishing 6th overall.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chiang Mai
Where can I purchase English style pies in Chiang Mai?
You'll find a wide range of wonderful meat pies – and fruit pies – at Sausage King Co. Ltd. Also sausages in traditional English style as well as Italian, Indian, and even American styles. Sausage King believe that good British and American foods are underrated, overlooked, and sadly not fashionable today. They consider it a great pity, since they feel British and American food are the very best in the world (that would include their famous Indian curries, which seem to have become a British national dish now). Sausage King are the main western food suppliers in Thailand, growing rapidly, and now supplying several 5-star hotels, which is a clear testimonial to their quality. You can also visit their website.
I am moving to Chiang Mai – which are the best schools to send my children to?
Since you are seeking high educational standards, Lanna International School Thailand (LIST) is an excellent choice. The school serves the Chiang Mai community by providing a high quality British curriculum based education in a non-sectarian, English-medium, international school setting. LIST's student population, representing twenty-four nationalities and seventeen languages is truly international, with students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. You can e-mail the Head Teacher, Mr Roy Lewis at [email protected] or visit the website at www.lannaist.ac.th.
I am looking to rent a condo in Chiang Mai but have no idea where to start, please help!
Chiang Mai Properties provide complete local property services, staffed by a fully experienced team who live in Chiang Mai. They provide excellent service, ranging from buying or renting any type of home or condominium to renovating your purchase and managing your property. Visit the website at www.ChiangMaiProperties.co.th.
On the other hand, if you are thinking in terms of a newly built home or condo, Kensington Company Limited is a name you can trust. They specialize in luxury property development, the construction of superior homes and fine condominium projects. Kensington is a Thai/Western partnership working to provide future homeowners with a first class service. Email: [email protected] Skype: kensingtonbangkok Website: www.ThailandBuilders.com.
I am going to a wedding next month and need a suit, which tailors would you recommend?
Fashion King provides professional tailoring combined with the finest materials, enabling them to offer the superbly crafted garments, and at the best prices. Their customers travel literally from around the world to take advantage of value pricing that is far below what they would pay in their home country. Tel: +66 (0) 53-820342/3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fashionkingchiangmai.com.
Can you recommend an experienced and dependable moving service based in Thailand?
Siam Move Management Services serves expats moving to and from Thailand. Based in Chiang Mai, they maintain extensive contacts throughout the world. Owner Alan Dick, an expat himself, has operated international moving companies around the world including in Germany, Australia and Singapore. Website: SiamMoveManagement.com.
Where can I find a web designer and how much does it cost?
Creative Chili is a local web design company that offers great looking modern designs that also works with mobile phones and tablets. The company also offer SEO services for good ranking in Google as well as e-commerce solutions and WordPress development. Prices usually depends on what type of website you need, you can contact Creative Chili by email or visit their website.


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Three of the Finalists for World Car of the Year 2016
World car awards festival is an internal car award in which different countries participate showing their new vehicles. This award ceremony is generally conducted each year and cars are examined on the basis of different factors, such as the luxurious element, the racing quality, style, driveability, and versatility. The finalists for the World Car Award ceremony have been announced for 2016. Most of these finalists are the British brands. Below are three of the finalists from the World Car Awards 2016.
Audi A4
Audi A4 has been nominated as the finalist in the World Car Award of the Year 2016. It has been nominated because if its "LUXURY" feature. The manufacturer has provided extra features in the interior packaging. There is head and leg comfort in all seven seats of the car.
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius is also one of the finalists that possess extensive hybrid features with environmental friendly qualities. The official test of the car showed that the improved battery technology and electric motor can provide impressive rides for the drivers. Its exterior is very strong providing more space to the inner side.
Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5 is the best technology in the fourth generation of Mazda. It has been nominated as a two-seater car having sports quality. Most of the Mazda MX-5 cars are sold in Europe and Britain. The light- weight sports car creates a thrilling ride for the sports enthusiast.


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On sale activities and license pizza restaurant started very well in high traffic and visibility area. Included furnishings and full equipment (tables and chairs for 70 seats inside and 30 outside, the bar, wood oven, kitchen … ..). Local Rent € 1.500,00 monthly. Revenues interesting.


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An Interview with Chris Marsh, Director of Worm and Rhombus
by Mike Haberfelner
September 2013
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You currently have two science fiction films upcoming, Worm and
Let's start with Worm - in a few words, what is
it about?
I m not known for few
words and short answers, but I�ll try my best! Worm is about the
environment. When the essence of Mother Nature decides to take back what
is hers. It's about corporations and their lies and deceit, and it's about a
man, a human, who is out of sync with both reality and the society that
harbours him.
What were your inspirations when writing Worm?
Sitting in a call
centre just outside of Altrincham gazing out towards the fields and
endless stretch of pylons. That was the initial inspiration. I�ve always
been fascinated with the concept of energy, energy into corporations,
energy into the world, the world into nature. I believe some of the named
�Green Energy� companies are up to no good, we shall see in a few
years time.
talk about the look and feel of your movie for a bit!
Look-wise I always had
the intention of shooting this film as low grade as possible. I had looked
into 8mm film and super, but the cost was rather out of my reach. Plus I
knew that should something fail on me I needed fast replacements, that�s
why I used a consumer market vhs-c camcorder. I think it cost me about �10
from ebay. So armed with my cheap camera and about �200 budget we set
about making a short experimental sci-fi. Shooting the film in Cardiff
proved a bit of a challenge, as I wanted these domineering buildings
oppressing the masses and the main character, unfortunately Cardiff has
been built with a great deal of width and height issues. So I went about
shooting down the back alleys, the tiny streets and rooms to give a sense
of not only an enclosed world, but a dark and miserable place. The place I
would like to live.
you can tell us about the movie's key cast, and why exactly these people?
Mention here
has to go to Gavin Sims. Gavin plays the lead, all the characters are
really sketched out, so each one is simply called who/what they are. Gavin
is simply �The Man�. I found him through a fairly popular casting
website that I shall not mention as I think they are unrelenting
arseholes, but through there it was a simple casting call. I'd spoken to a
fair few actors before about the role, but with Gavin he had the model
looks and the slim frame. But he was excellent, both as an actor, helper
on the film and his general willingness to put up with a lot of shit from
me regarding scenes. So hopefully we will work together on more films. As
for the rest, ah there�s a lot, Rose for patiently being in make up for
hours and hours in the basement of an art gallery to play the creature,
Keyo for borrowing his brother's suit to get buried in it, Nic for wearing
that lingerie for the seduction and to Seb for wearing a wonderful suit in
the middle of field before stripping off. The whole gang worked really
talk about the actual shoot and the on-set atmosphere for a bit!
It's harder to explain
this one, as I would say there was never really a set. I had a very small
budget that allowed to pay for some of the SFX and a few cameras/tapes.
When that money was gone it was very urban shoot style. I shot it over a
period of around 6 months and it was literally when someone was free I
would shoot something with them. The script started as a relatively small
10-15 pages and by the end I�d got about 30 pages. So it was a very
organic shoot that kept growing all the time, changing and shifting, I
really did enjoy that experience. Most films are hectically shot over a
few days or weeks, but to have the ability to all live in close proximity
that we could shoot 2 days in a row, then not do anything for 2 weeks
before coming back and shooting some more, I mean we started in 2011, and
the amount of cast and crew had over that time makes it look like a full
on set, at most it was probably about 3-4 of us at any given time. It also
gave me chance to see what was happening, and rather than dictate the film to
my wants I decided to let the film show me where it wanted to go, which is
probably why I wanted a short film, and could well end up with a feature
length, as last time counting was around an hour, and I'm still shooting
extra bits. I would strongly advise any budding video/filmmaker out there
to do a film this way, almost like a hobby. It's very cleansing. But with
all the actors and meetings and chats over coffee, it all had a very nice
relaxed atmosphere. Certainly the most enjoyable film I have created to
- what is that one about?
Ah the flip side to
the coin. That�s the way I see it anyway. Whereas Worm is very basic,
hardly any effects at all, apart from the city flyover (give mention here
to my resident VFX chap, Laurynas Tauyns here), Rhombus is laden with
effects and colour and shapes. This is a short film, almost an ode to the
old independent sci-fi�s, the Le Dernier Combats or La Jet�es
fused with a side helping of colourful Jarman. It's about a pair of
wasteland wanderers, the girl and the boy but also about the time
traveller, the minister of time and the brute. Behind the surface it is
trying to bring together various characters from various places in time
and space, putting them in a desolate barren landscape and then letting
the whole thing play out. I tend not to try to explain too much about what
the story�s about, primarily because it would ruin the discovery and
secondly because sometimes I simply can�t explain it. It's in my head, I
know exactly what its about in my head.
Again, what were your
inspirations when writing it?
I did draw on my
filmic educational background on this one. I had the idea for a while that
I�d like to create my own little piece of pure sci-fi, rather than
social sci-fi, I'd had the idea of a traveller going back in time,
disrupting the flow and then having to not only face the consequences, but
to watch those around them do so as well. So when writing I was watching a
few sci-fi�s from the 80's. I try my best not to pay attention to, when
the story of another film, but rather the feel, the style and look.
Filmmakers are all a bunch of thieves anyway, so I have no problem in
saying I steal looks from some films and effects from another, but then to
put them in the way that I want to fit. So moments from the BBC�s
Threads and the TV series Quatermass and
Children of the Stones were all mini inspirations, as well as good trips down memory
has a very retro look to it - was that at all intentional?
Not really, I wanted
grain, but I general refuse to put in a �film� grain to make it look
like its an 8mm camera or old stock film, if you're going to shoot in HD
then make it look like fucking HD! So I've wanted to keep the HD sharpness
running through it, but I wanted it to be darker and with more bite, so
via various editing experiments I went with a look that I really hope
people don�t think I went down the fake grain route, instead opting for
shades and sharpness, from that the colour just seemed to drain out of the
image. To counter balance that we went for a far more bright and colour
experience when dealing with various �off world� characters, I felt
this brought the film back from being pure experimental and into a sci-fi
there isn't a single line of dialogue in Rhombus
- what are the advantages but maybe also challenges of this?
It seems to be a trend
of mine, this no speaking lark. In Worm there was virtually no spoken word,
but then I added in a few key paragraphs to explain the unexplainable by
making the speech unclear. With Rhombus I wanted it to be a very visual
experience. To have the viewer fixed to the visuals, originally I wanted
cuts to be every 2 seconds thus giving said viewer a headache after the
original 10 mins or so. Instead we re at a nice 19 minutes, so I've been
convinced out of it. Part of the advantage is you don�t need another
member of crew to record the sound! I love sound, absolutely adore it, and
all that is from good sound operator, so to me they're the most important
person behind the director. Just with this we had a limited number of
spaces I could accommodate for the shoot and I always felt that nobody
should talk anyway, why talk when actions can say everything. Challenges
of this are that the story can sometimes not be explained as easily as
people want it to be, but then, should everything be simple and easy? No.
Otherwise I d make a film with me doing a Bob Dylan, telling you
everything that�s happening, and Bob Dylan is boring, so I have no
desire to be put in that class.
can you tell us about Rhombus's cast?
For the extremely
short duration we were together, they were fantastic. A real bag of
different. We had the main character, the Girl, played by Roseanna, who
was a last minute snatch and grab as the original female actor seemed to
be in a constant daze or state of surprise, so it wasn�t sitting well
with me, I then did a very quick search on said shall-not-be-named casting
site, you'd think I like them but I really cannot stand them, chastising
bastards that they are, and found this wonderful looking blonde haired
woman who had that child-like innocence, so it was a quick case of getting
in contact with them and getting them onboard. Along with Roseanna we had
Mike, the Boy, who is probably one of the best actors I've worked with,
again I'm a firm believer that for me to work with someone, it's not just
about them on screen, it's about the whole package, and Mike was very easy
to work with and helpful. Then there was Kayleigh in the role of the Time
Traveller, who I�d met earlier when there was a possibility of working
together on a fashion video, but I turned her down, not because of her
ability but because I thought she was actually a bit too good and too
experienced to do it, I hope she doesn�t mind me saying that, she is my
partner now after all! But Kayleigh came because I wanted a model for the
Traveller. Someone who didn�t need to have any acting experience,
although she had, but someone who knew how to walk, there�s a certain
way models walk, it's powerful and strutting, like a peacock, and this was
needed for the power and stature of the Traveller. There was Edward, or
Vincent, who plays the Brute, a typical gentle giant, the man was a
fucking hoot! Good fun to be around, and did have to have the boring
position of sitting around for most of the time, so any actor who does
that and doesn�t complain goes down good in my books. Last we had Nick,
who I've actually just finished shooting with today, finishing the last
sequence I wanted to throw in Rhombus. Due to Nick's character mystery I
didn�t get to work with him as much as the others, but on the occasion
we've been together, be it chatting or walking through wind swept gales on
sand dunes, you can immediately tell the talent and depth, he has a strong
presence, so I m hoping it won�t be long before I get him front of the
camera again.
few words about the shoot?
I will never ever be
the Independent Director, Producer, Editor and DOP again. It was the most
draining filming experience I ve ever had. After 2 nearly 20 hour days and
a long night before the main shoot, when we were shooting night scenes
outside Runcorn, I felt my body went into a form of regression when we
finished. Even my lips went dry, I couldn�t eat the Big Mac I�d wanted
for days with my usual enjoyment, that was a bit of a pisser for me. But,
considering the long long hours and complete lack of shelter other than
cars on set I have to commend the actors and crew for their work. Giving
special mention to my not then partner Kay for lying on a slab on cold
concrete for about an hour with nothing on but a flimsy tunic and sheet
covering her top. For some reason I always end up shooting naked or semi
naked or long shoots during very cold periods of the year. I think I've
yet to shoot a film in summer. This year was the coldest March the UK had
had for a very long time. What annoyed me the most though was that it
didn�t snow, and I really wanted it to, would have given the film a
Christmas edge.
Both Worm and Rhombus
are science fiction movies - a genre at all dear to you, and how would you
describe your approach to the genre?
I don�t know to be
honest. I try not to go in with any preconceptions about what a specific
genre movie �is�, rather I believe I am slowly developing a style now,
I see it and I feel I should nurture it and care for it rather than look
at the genre and think �that�s how I should do it�. So like I said
before I do watch films, both for minor research and for pure pleasure,
but I try not to get overridden by what I ve just seen. Plus with
something like sci-fi, in today�s video world there is literally nothing
you cannot create with software like After Effects etc. but I don�t own
After Effects, nor do I have any desire to do so. I've gone from being
cutting edge 4 years ago to now being behind the trend, I think that
speaks volumes for what this industry is like, and I think rather than
keep changing and being fairly good at everything, why not stop,
concentrate and be really good at one thing. I also don�t think sci-fi
is all about spaceships and ray guns, although there is a spaceship in Rhombus, but
it's barely seen and in reality it's not a spaceship, its
something far more vanity driven and acquired.
How would you say
the two films compare stylistically?
I wouldn�t, or hope
they don�t compare the same. I feel they are the same, as in a coin,
each one on one side, totally different in look, feel, style and story,
but yet they fit in the same world. Worm is present and Rhombus is either
some point ahead, or behind, in time. I think it's something that isn�t
thought about enough in films of the modern day, especially at the lower
end. We have limited time and money so I think you've got to be creative
and one way, my way, of doing that is to take a scenario or moment, one
that is in �our� perceived reality and then to shift it, just a
fraction to left or right, so it may seem strange or a bit confusing as to
why a certain character would do that, but as long as the world you create
follows suit, then it can be justified. I find lots of short films to
firmly stick themselves in our reality, and frankly it�s a fucking bore.
Now I'm not saying my films are any better, I think most of my work is
shit, but once its complete, I'm not the one watching it, so I leave it to
others to decide, I'll be happily moving on to the next one.
Both films were
shot on a rather low budget. Is there anything you would do differently if
money was not an issue?
I�d have a directors
chair. That�s not so much of a joke either. Yes I'd love money, I'd love
buckets of the stuff, but even with Rhombus I found that having a large
small budget, I was originally going to shoot it for around �200 but
ended up with about �1000, that there was a bit of waste, a few props
bought but never used, a few location trips taken to find the right place
when in reality I'd found it all along. I would like to try to make a film
with a large budget one day, but it's not something I aspire to. I�m
aware of the restrictions that can take place when shouldering the weight
of the Dollar, Pound or Euro. I quite like having freedom, but on my next
solo project I would want a budget of around 20k, but that is a feature
length film, and I think it would be justified.
Any idea when and
where the films will be released onto the general public yet?
Rhombus should be
finished within the next week or so, Worm is still ongoing, but now has a
new editor after I lost my way with it, but it will return to me shortly,
so I would say by the end of this year both should be out and, hopefully,
doing the rounds at the festivals. After that I might create a joint DVD,
if nothing but for pure ego that someone might want to buy it!
future projects you'd like to share?
There are 3 in
particular. 2 underway as we speak. There is the international feature
film Blue Noon, that I believe has been present on this site, involving
myself, Cassandra Sechler, Jesse Richards, Salem Kapsaski and Scott
Barley, an ode to Franco and Rollin [Blue
Noon interview - click here]. There is The Passing of Film,
set up
by video artist Jason Marsh (no relation) that is also international, and
revolves around the concept of taking 8mm film, sticking it in a camera,
shooting, then passing it onto the next artist. Something that I'm very
interested in to see the end result. Then there is the last one, the one I'm about to start writing, I won�t go into depth about it, other than I
ve given it the title of Liquid City AKA Night of the Demons, and
that it�s a move to horror, specifically body horror, and takes place in
a city not too dissimilar from that of Worm, maybe even some reoccurring
characters might pop in. But its certainly the biggest idea I've had in
scope, and now is the time to take my endless note books with sketches and
doodles and turn them into a barely understandable script.
How did you get
into filmmaking to begin with, and what can you tell us about your formal
training on the subject?
My training on film
production was basic, very TV orientated, and I hate TV. I look back at my
education for production, and whilst I see that I learnt the basics I was
never really shown to break those rules, so that�s what I m doing right
now. I don�t work with a storyboard for example, unless your shooting a
multi-million dollar sprawling production I can�t see how it can help
other than be a hindrance. If for some reason you have to shoot something
different, due to light, weather or other various reasons, then doesn�t
it throw every other proceeding drawing out the window? But I got into
filmmaking and video work after lecturing Film and Video at a college. I
went from being a critic, a film theorist, to a filmmaker. As for the most
influence I'd have to say that the Curriculum Leader at the time, Diane
Gregory, was a massive presence. To me this is a woman who has been there
and done that, a great lover of fine film and video art. She taught me a
hell of a lot, indirectly.
Do talk about your filmwork
prior to Worm and Rhombus for a bit?
It�s a bit here and
a bit there. I don�t think anything to write home about, though Spotter
seems to have a small place in my heart. Although one did win a major
award at the Wales student film festival, that was a shock I can tell you.
But I think my early work has elements of decent moments, I'm evolving
right now, I'm changing and I'm better at what I do than when I started in
2010, so by 2016 who knows! But for me its always learning and adapting to
yourself and your content, rather than the innovations that are thrown at
you by those perceived to be in the know. I've enjoyed it all though, even
if I don�t like looking back at them specifically, so with Mother
Prudence was the first real time I'd worked with actors, Spotter was my
first documentary, Paris 35 was my fist experiment and Dry Mouth was to
see if I could basically do a film in one day with just me, a camera and
Laurynas as my assistant.
would you describe yourself as a director?
Visually preoccupied
is what I'd call myself. As a director I know I have the downfall of
sometimes not communicating with my actors as much as I should, and that I
am far more interested in how the scene will play out in my mind. Though I
don�t think I'm going to change that, everyone works in their own way, I
don�t believe I can really tell an actor what to do, I feel I can
explain to them a scene or where it fits within the film, but how to act
it, they're the actors, they don�t tell me how to shoot and I don�t
tell them how to act, much. I'm still in a state of discovery though, I'd
love to think I'd be a disciplinarian and run a tight ship, but I doubt
that will be evident unless I make a large film and pay the actors, then I'll have just cause to vent. But until then I'm largely willing to give
actors and crew a say, as at this level of filmmaking the team is
who inspire you?
I hate to say it as
you always seem to come off as some sort of groupie or adorner, but I
question any video artist or filmmaker to not have David Lynch in there
somewhere. To me the man did more than create beautiful surrealist films,
he showed that you can do that with money behind you, and that these forms
of films can be shown and be successful. I would also have to say that
Chris Marker is a favourite of mine, as is Christopher Petit, Bill
Douglas, early Besson, Von Trier, Herzog and Bela Tarr.
Your favourite movies?
Almost impossible,
depends on my mood, a real film students answer for you there. At this
very exact moment in time, I'd have to say the My Ain Folk / My Way
Home / My Childhood trilogy by Bill Douglas and Possession by Andrzej
and of course, films you really deplore?
Ah, this is far
easier, most of Hollywood. So your Bays, Camerons, Verbinskis, especially Tarantinos. I think the current crop of Hollywood �top�
directors is particularly shit. Be curious to see the next generation and
whether or not they are engulfed with CGI. I do like Ridley Scott though,
so don�t put him in that bracket.
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An Introduction to Hungarian Wines
Hungarian Vineyards and Grapes
An Introduction to Hungarian Wine
The Romans brought the first grapevines to Hungary and by the fifth century there were extensive vineyards. In 2010, Hungary accounted for nearly 1.5 percent of the world's wine production and the quality is rapidly improving since the Communists left.
Hungary produces many different wines both red and white, but it is famous for only one, Tokaj. King Louis XIV of France called Tokaj "the wine of kings and the king of wines". Along with French Sauterne and German Trochenbeerenauslese, it is one of the three greatest sweet white wines in the world. Tokaj wine will be the subject of a future Hub.
Having provided sufficient reason for you to be interested in Hungarian wine, here are ten things that you should know about the wines of Hungary:
- According to wine production statistics for 2010, Hungary was the 16th largest producer of wine in the world with more than 334 million liters. They ranked ahead of Brazil, Austria, Ukraine and New Zealand.
- During the same period, Hungary consumed only 231 million liters of wine leaving it with 103 million liters available for export.
- The per capita consumption of wine in Hungary in 2010 was 23.3 liters which was slightly less than the 24.9 liters consumed in Australia and slightly more than the 21.8 liters consumed in the UK
- During the Communist occupation of Hungary, most of the wines were produced in cooperatives and the quality suffered.
- In recent years, small wineries have flourished, vineyards have been replanted and new grape varieties have been introduced.
- Unfortunately, Hungarian wines are not always readily available here in the United States, but there are many places where you can order them on the Internet. Recently, Costco has begun importing a selection of Hungarian Tokaj wine and they usually are reasonably priced.
- Hungarian wine can be labeled with the regional name and brand name, (such as Tokaj or Egri Bikaver) or with the place of origin followed by the grape variety (such as Villanyi Pinot Noir).
- There are many unique grape varieties grown in Hungary and to complicate things further, French and German grape varieties have Hungarian names. Two of the leading red wine grapes are the Kekfrankos and the Kadarka, which are used to make the famous Egri Bikaver wines. Tokaj is made with Furmint and Harslevelu along with other white wine grapes. The final section of this hub explains the grape varieties in greater detail.
- The Alfold (the great Hungarian plain, also known as the Puszta) produces more than 42 percent of all Hungarian wine but it is of mediocre quality and is usually drunk as inexpensive table wine.
- There are 22 wine regions in Hungary, which are located in five geographical areas. They are shown on the following map and they are described further in the table that follows it.
What are Hungary's two most famous wines?
Hungarian Vintages
- Vintage Guide | Hungarian Wines
This is not an official vintage guide in the sense that I made no efforts to cover the grape and wine quality during the vintage. There are no interviews, visits and weather statistics behind the tags. Maybe some day I … Continue reading →
Some Hungarian Wine Labels
- Hungarian Wine Bottle Label
Hungarian Wine Bottle Label - Wine Graphics, Clip Art and Themes - Bottle Photographs, from Lisa Shea
The map above shows the wine growing regions of Hungary. The numbers on the map correspond to the numbers in the table below which provides their names and additional details about the acreage in each region and the principal wine grape varieties which are grown there.
Varieties shaded red produce red wines and those which are shaded yellow produce white wines.
The corresponding road map of Hungary is for reference.
Not only does Hungary grow a number of grapes that are unique to them, but other grapes that are also grown elsewhere, are given Hungarian names.
For example, the Blaufrankish grape of Austria is called Kekfrankos in Hungary and the Pinot Grigio grape of Italy is the Szurkebarat grape in Hungary.
The following table should help you to understand and recognize Hungarian grape varieties a little better.
Tokaj Wine Region
Hungarian Wine Festivals
More Wine Hubs by rjsadowski
- Top Ten Things You Should Know About Wine
If you are interested in learning about wine, here is a list of the top ten things that you should know. Topics covered are wine production, consumption, what to look for and other interesting facts. The most important thing to remember is that there
- Wine and Food - How to Hold a Wine Tasting?
One of the best ways to learn about wine is to hold a wine tasting with your friends. This Hub explains the best way to do this. Better yet, form a wine tasting club and meet regularly to learn and have fun. You can also explore different cheeses and
- French Wine Regions - The Rhone Valley
The wines of the Rhone valley stretch from Vienne which is close to Lyon all the way down to Avignon which is fairly close to Marseille.There are two distinct regions that make entirely different wines from different grape varieties. The north produc
- An Introduction to California Wines
California is one of the largest producers of wine in the world. If it was a country it would be fourth behind only France, Italy and Spain. Although in recent years, the prices for their top quality wines have skyrocketed, there are still many relat
- French Wine Regions - Beaujolais
The French wine region of Beaujolais has three major appelations (AOCs) - Beaujolais, Beaujolais Village and Crus du Beaujolais (containing ten individual Crus). This article describes all of them along with the grapes and the method which is used to
- French Wine Regions - Bordeaux
The greatest wines in the world come from the French Wine region of Bordeaux. Names like Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafitte Rothschild are legendary and command the highest wine prices. The main regions in Bordeaux are the Medoc, Gra
- French Wine Regions - Burgundy
The various regions of Burgundy are described as well as the grapes that are grown there. In addition, many of the greatest wines of Burgundy are listed along with my comments on those that I have tasted. Also included are fond recollections of a wee
- French Wine Regions - Alsace
Alsace often changed hands between Germany and France for over a hundred years until the treaty of Versilles was signed in 1921. It is no wonder that the Alsacian wines still resemble the white wines of Germany with the grape variety displayed promin
- An Introduction to French Wines
France is the largest producer of wines in the world. French wine regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Beaujolais have become household words. French grape varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, syrah and merlot are p
- French Food - Coq au Vin (Chicken in Wine)
Coq au Van is a classic dish from the Burgundy region of France. It is traditionally made with a rooster (coq) and a bottle of Burgundy wine (au Vin). I make it with chicken legs and thighs and an inexpensive California pinot noir. This dish also inc


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Amna Sohail graduated from IBA Karachi in January 2016 with a Bachelors in Economics and Mathematics. Her passion for Math began at an early age. Since there are various applications of Mathematics (specifically Statistics) involved in Economics, Amna believes that she chose the ideal field for herself.
"I have always been passionate about teaching Mathematics and started off with a teaching assistant experience at Nixor College during my A levels." Now, she perceives Mathematics to be a sort of "art."
She has also worked as a teaching assistant at IBA, helping her transition at Cedar as the Mathematics Associate Teacher. Since Mathematics is important for several reasons, including the development of problem-solving skills, improvement of analytical skills, and increasing mental acuity, Amna looks forward to inspire students in the classroom everyday. With an appreciation for the beauty of the subject and its significance, her interest also lies in subjects like Physics, Astronomy and Accounting.


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1. Umisushi
Craving for something Japanese? Now you can opt for sushi delivery instead of travelling all the way to the Japanese restaurants.
Besides sushi and sashimi, they also offer bento sets. View delivery menu. And the best part is prices are affordable. Bento sets costs around $6+.
My recommendation...
The Grilled Saba Bento Set. It costs $6.20, and the saba portion is exactly the size that you see on the promotional picture. Great taste. Great value. Without stepping out of the doorstep.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: 10am to 10pm
- Minimum order: $30
- Delivery charge: $3.50
- Order online: Available
- Delivery hotline: 6265 5545
- Other terms and conditions
Otherwise, you can try Sakae Delivery, but options are more costly than Umisushi. Minimum order of $40 applies too.
2. Lee Wee Brothers Nasi Lemak
Want something local, and not the usual pizza? Try nasi lemak lunch boxes by Lee Wee Brothers. Each cost $3.50.
View delivery menu. It doubles up as the ordering form as well.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: view time slots
- Minimum order: $100 (else self-collect from their stores)
- Delivery charge: Free for single location
- Order online: email email@example.com
- Delivery hotline: 6385 9122/ 6385 9133
- Other terms and conditions
3. Spize
If nasi lemak as a local option is not enough, try Spize. Lots of local options, from Chinese (tzecha-style), Malay to Western food. Western options tend to be a bit more costly, about $10 odd. There local options range around $6 to $10.
View delivery menu.
The selling point...
The variety of options!
Spize has two branches in River Valley and Bedok. Hence delivery charges and minimum order depends on the proximity.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: 11.30am to 2am
- Minimum order: $25/ $40
- Delivery charge: $6 -$15 depends on location
- Order online: Available
- Delivery hotline: Call the respective branches
- Other terms and conditions
4. Pastamania
Pastamania to the rescue if you crave for some spaghetti and yet ran out of canned tomato sauce.
View delivery menu.
My advice...
Don't worry about your pasta turning soggy. They separate certain ingredients when they pack for delivery. You only mix them upon delivery.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: 10am to 3am
- Minimum order: $10, unless stated otherwise
- Delivery charge: $3
- Order online: Available - click on "Sign in/ Register"
- Delivery hotline: 6275 7555
- Other terms and conditions
5. Dominos Pizza
Dominos Pizza is my personal favourite when I am looking for pizza delivery.
The selling point...
30 minute delivery. If they exceed 30 minutes, they will give you a coupon, which you can redeem a free pizza upon your next order. Great if you are really hungry.
To view delivery menu, you will need to login first. But for a taste of what they offer, here's their regular menu.
My advice...
Go for the crunchy thin crust! And do try to order online instead of calling, as online order are applicable for an additional side. The side can be twisty bread, onion rings, etc.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: By 11.30pm
- Minimum order: $15 or a regular pizza
- Delivery charge: free
- Order online: Available - click on "Order Now".
- Delivery hotline: 6222 6333
- Other terms and conditions
Alternatively, you can try Canadian Pizza, for their 2 for 1 offers (it's a permanent offer). Prices are comparable with her competitors.
6. Popeyes
It's night time, and you crave for something sinful. Crispy fried chicken would be nice. Try Popeyes.
View delivery menu.
My advice...
The sweet corn cup isn't quite worth it. It's small compared to MacDonald's. Try whipped potato instead. It tastes better than KFC's.
Other nitty gritty stuff to note:
- Delivery hours: 10am to 10pm or 10am to 12am, depending on location
- Minimum order: $12
- Delivery charge: $4 if orders are under $25
- Order online: Not available
- Delivery hotline: 6222 6333
- Other terms and conditions
Instead, you can try Popeye's rival, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Or the all-time-favourite old timer fast food delivery option - MacDonald's.
And that's all for today. I will add on to the list, after I have tried other less common food delivery options. Let me know if you have tried something out of the regular too!
~Disclaimer: All information are accurate as of 9th June 2013.


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A couple of alerts for today January 19:
In Bristol, Publick Transport presents We Are Brontë:
We Are BrontëIn Orem, UT at the SCERA Center a screening of Jane Eyre 1944:
A new comic piece of physical theatre and clowning by Publick Transport
19th Jan - 23rd Jan
We Are Brontë is a piece of comic visual theatre inspired by the real and imaginery worlds of Yorkshire's literary siblings, presented in Publick Transport's irreverent style. Physical theatre collides with stand-up, clowning and improvisation as two performers deconstruct not only gothic themes of love, madness, repression and revenge, but also themselves. Part play, part enquiry into the act of putting on a play, this promises to be no ordinary Brontë adaptation.
Whilst Jane Eyre plays Bristol Old Vic, come to The Wardrobe Theatre for Bristol's alternative Brontë.
Devised and performed by Angus Barr and Sarah Corbett
Directed by Ed Rapley
Dramaturgy by Susie Donkin
Additional performance and movement direction by Brenda Waite
We Are Brontë is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Also supported by PACTS, Tobacco Factory Theatres, The Bike Shed Theatre and Bristol Ferment.
Jane Eyre (Cinema Classics)
January 19, 10:00 AM
XanGo Grand Theatre at SCERA Center for the Arts
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Congratulations to the winner of the seventh edition of the Space App Camp!
This year, an app that uses satellite imagery to assist urban planners won the top prize of EUR 2,500 at the Space App Camp 2018 at ESA's Earth observation centre in Frascati, Italy. The app provides a range of data for planners, including information on green spaces, terrain and biodiversity, and more, all in one place and at an affordable price.
Huge amounts of data from space, the kind produced by the European Earth observation programme Copernicus and its fleet of Sentinel satellites, offer countless opportunities in connection with mobile applications. The Space App Camps bring programmers together to develop creative and innovative apps that make Earth observation data – particularly from Copernicus – accessible to a wide range of citizens. This unique one-week event was initiated by ESA in 2012 and has since been organised by AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen.


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A non-profit committed to the health of the Root River in Southeastern Minnesota
Help protect our watershed
The Friends of the Root River (FORR) will host Luther Aadland on Wednesday, March 23 at the Chatfield Public Library meeting room. Aadland is a river ecologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). One of his specialties is the study of dams. He has worked with many communities facing the growing national predicament of what to do with aging dams. The evening's program "Dams, Rivers and Ecosystems" will share facts and information on dams and rivers and how they relate, as well as common issues relating to dams on a national and global scale. The program will begin at 7 p.m. with light snacks served at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public.
FORR formed as a non-profit organization in 2015 committed to the health of the Root River. There will be additional information at the meeting about who we are, what we have done and what we plan to do in the coming year. Anyone interested in supporting the Friends of the Root River can send donations to P.O. Box 97, Preston, MN 55965.
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Markings:Naval Air Testing Center, Patuxent River NAS, 1969
Serial Number:130361
Nicknamed "The Whale" by its crews the A-3 Skywarrior is the largest and heaviest aircraft ever designed for regular operation from an aircraft carrier. Originally designed as a strategic nuclear bomber the A-3 proved itself to be very adaptable to other uses and remained in service long after the Navy had lost its role in strategic bombing. Designing for the Skywarrior began in 1948 and the first prototype flew in 1952. In addition to the bomber version the Navy used electronic warfare and aerial tanker versions of the Skywarrior into the 1970s and a few remained in test programs as late as the 1990s. A total of six A3D-1 bombers were converted to YA3D-1Q (YEA-3A) electronic counter measures aircraft with a pressurized crew compartment replacing the bomb bay.
- Wingspan: 72 ft 6 in
- Length: 76 ft 4 in
- Height: 22 ft 9.5 in
- Weight: 82,000 lbs (loaded)
- Max. Speed: 610 mph
- Service Ceiling: 41,000 ft
- Range: 1,050 miles
- Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney J-57-P-10 12,400 lbs th
- Crew: 3 - 4