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Betty Lou Olson, age 89, of Dassel, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Emmanuel Home in Litchfield.
She was born Nov. 7, 1922, in Litchfield, the daughter of Carl O. and Anne (Anderson) Nelson.
Betty grew up in the Litchfield area, and attended the Maynard Lake Country School for her education.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith, had been a faithful member of the Swan Lake Lutheran Church, and was presently a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel.
Betty was united in marriage to Harold L. Olson. The couple made their home in the Swan Lake area.
Betty loved to bake rye bread, and did catering for many years. She also wrote the area news for the Dassel Dispatch.
She enjoyed spending time with friends over a cup of coffee, was a member of the Home Extension, and two birthday clubs. An excellent cook and baker, she often made over 80 loafs of rye bread to sell at craft sales, which she sold in no time flat.
Betty had served in executive positions in the Swan Lake Woman's Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday school for several years.
She could also often be found knitting and crocheting items for her family. Family was important to her, and she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her children, Steve (Lynda) Olson of Dassel, Sandy (Rodney) Brekke of Litchfield, and Kathy (Steve) Kubesh of St. Cloud; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Violet Hutchins of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 2002; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Charlien Olson; a great-granddaughter, Anna Brekke; a great-grandson, Samuel Brekke; six sisters; and two brothers.
A funeral service took place Friday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel. Interment was at the Swan Lake Cemetery, rural Dassel.
Visitation was Thursday evening, June 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel; and continued Friday at the church, one hour prior to the service.
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The Right Time to Start Talking About Immigration Reform
The Obama administration recently signaled interest in beginning a discussion on comprehensive immigration reform before year's end. It might seem that a severe economic downtown is not the best time for a major legislative initiative on immigration. But starting this conversation now makes sense for several reasons.
First, the level of undocumented migration into the United States has dropped because of the downturn; consider the significant reduction in the number of would-be crossers apprehended at the southwest border. Second, one of the major issues that served as an obstacle in 2007, the last time Congress debated comprehensive reform, appears to have been removed. The 2007 legislation included a large-scale temporary worker program, which most labor unions opposed. But immigrant advocacy groups have tabled these proposals, recognizing the difficulty of pushing such a program with unemployment approaching double digits.
The most difficult part of a discussion on immigration reform is what to do about the 10 million to 12 million undocumented workers and their families living in the United States. Republican opposition to an "amnesty" program was a major reason for the defeat of the 2007 reform proposal. The economic crisis is sure to fuel that same opposition: Why, it will be asked, should we give undocumented workers a legal status that permits them to compete for jobs with unemployed Americans?
Some of the short-term answers will be persuasive. A legalization program, by taking workers out of the shadows, will free up the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals who have already shown motivation and hard work in coming to the United States. Furthermore, a legal workforce will be better able to advocate for "legal workplaces," where employers comply with wage, safety and other labor laws.
A better answer focuses on the longer term. Comprehensive immigration reform should seek to accomplish two major goals: providing some form of legal status to undocumented workers who meet certain conditions (knowledge of English, payment of taxes, absence of a criminal record) and ensuring that we don't immediately see the build-up of a new undocumented population -- due to continued lax enforcement and the perceived likelihood of a future legalization program.
It is clear that we cannot credibly deter the hiring of unauthorized immigrants unless the government implements a system that can accurately verify the authenticity of documents that are presented to employers. Some members of Congress are urging the extension of the voluntary verification system -- called E-Verify -- to all U.S. employers.
But it is far too soon for this. E-Verify cannot, at this point, adequately protect against "false negatives" (when the electronic system, due to inaccurate information in government databases, fails to verify the status of a lawful worker). Even if E-Verify is correct 99 percent of the time, imposing the system nationwide on a workforce of 150 million means that hundreds of thousands of workers could still be denied jobs because of errors in the databases. Furthermore, E-Verify cannot detect identity theft or identity "borrowing" -- that is, when an employee presents the legitimate papers of another person.
Nor are federal agencies prepared for a massive legalization. A program that could provide legal status to 10 million or more people would require the hiring of a large number of federal employees; the forging of public-private partnerships; and the development of technology for online applications, systems of document verification and recordkeeping.
Immigration reform legislation could link these two goals, authorizing the start of a legalization program once a reliable verification system has been developed. Ultimately, that could result in a dramatic decrease in the undocumented population in the United States and fair reason to believe that future undocumented entry could be deterred.
Another benefit of beginning work on immigration reform now is that immigration raids on workplaces and communities could stop. Targeting employers who violate immigration laws with impunity makes good sense and is consistent with the long-term goal of legal workplaces. Less justifiable is disrupting communities and families by deporting workers who would be likely to receive legal status if Congress enacted a comprehensive reform package.
The substantial lead time needed for creating a credible verification system and an effective legalization program provides another argument for beginning the conversation on comprehensive immigration legislation soon. And by the time these new programs would come into force, improvement in the economy would probably make legalization efforts less controversial.
The writer is dean of Georgetown University Law Center and a member of the board of trustees of the Migration Policy Institute.


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February 2, 2012
10.7.3 osx
10.7.3 is out as you know, will try to make my usual patches as soon as I can.
10.7.3 is out as you know, will try to make my usual patches as soon as I can.
Thanks Netkas for your patches each releases =)
I know I don't need patches for the 6870, just wanted to mention it works-for-me(tm).
Playing WoW atm.
4890 user waiting … thanks man.
can someone please confirm if this update mess up nVidia GF100 driver?
and if so – does the usual addition of id resolve the issue?
for what it's worth… I can confirm the 10.7.2 QE CI patch (dated 10/16/11) does not work (for 10.7.3) with a 4890 card, MacPro 1,1
One of these days I'm gonna remember to check this site before I blindly do a software update 'recommended for all users' 🙁
Thanks for this site! I truly owe you!
hey my xfx ati 5770 not working on lion any fix soon or it will not work on lion
ok haven't update yet plz … do something
regards !
You are a god damned treasure. Your handsomeness is matched only by your talent, and your care and generosity makes this world better to live in. Thank you so very much for all the great work you do.
These patched kext work well for 10.7.3 final version on my HD 4890 card with QE CI, you can try it, good luck.
ok, I had no patience and updated 😀
everything works fine, had to reinstall AppleHDA and edit AppleGraphicsPowerManagement, GeForceGLDriver & NVDAGF100Hal
one thing I noticed Cinebench OpenGL score went down:
довольно-таки плохо X) why might that happened?
my GTX560ti-448 is scoring a bit lower too, but I noticed when trying to make the changes to GeForceGLDriver.bundle with HexEdit that it can't find the strings to be changed, bit strange?
I had been using my 6950 for so long I forget (or rather didn't readily remember) the cumulative hours I had spent in its modding so when I saw 10.7.3, I thought, sure! One restart later and, What? Kernel panic? Why…. oh… whoops.
Is there any fixes to 6950 drivers with 10.7.3?
If there's not, i'll probably change to 7970.
Because it works now, right?
///its in the work, check out forum
Cinebench score is lower, I have noticed that AGPM is not switching to high performance for cinebench… agpm is working fine in all other benchmarks – luxmark\oceanwave etc
qe/ci 4860 10.7.3 thanks
February 2nd, 2012 | 11:10 pm
hey my xfx ati 5770 not working on lion any fix soon or it will not work on lion[/quote]
I have a Sapphire HD 6770 that i had to flash in HD 5770 to that can be recognized in Lion. This is the easier way to do it.
The HD 5770 is recognized OOB in Lion.
the proof : http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=261483&view=findpost&p=1790274
@ duffs
try this QE_CI Exotic patch Lion 10.7.3 based on Netkas's QE_CI Exotic patch Lion_GM : http://www.mediafire.com/file/mlgm45emrdkr3a4/QE_CI Exotic patch Lion_10.7.3_(11D50) .zip
All credits go to Netkas
fantomas1 – thanks for the post, but it isn't working for me. No Joy with your kext files installed and after clearing cache files 🙁
have you "GaphicsEnabler
in your com.apple.Boot.plist ?
@ fantomas1
it works :).
Version: 7.18.11
ati 4890
open gl tested all passed …
@ fantomas1
Does this work correctly and fully.
I have the 4890 an updated Lion. Not sure if I should wait until theres a release from netkas.
I added:
to /Library/Prefs/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist
Nuked the /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.bootstamps/???/com.apple.Boot.plist
Still no joy 🙁
the previous message stripped the xml coding
open bracket "key" close bracket "GraphicsEnabler" open bracket forward slash "key" close bracket…
Thanks fantomas1! Back up and running with my 4850.
The 10.7.2 patch to enable OpenCL on Nvidia cards still works for 10.7.3 on my GTX 470.
I bought Nvidia Quadro 4000 for MAC edition.
I have 2 monitors, but I can use only one under OSX 10.7.3.
The display port is not working on this card in OSX.
The funny is under Windows 7 I can use them together.
I tried with one monitor on Displayport, OSX is booting up, but at the and of the finish, the output is changing to DVI.
I use:
Chameleon 2.1v r1650.
Cuda driver 4.1.28
I have QE/CE.
Anybody can help me?
GTX460 needs new hex string for 10.7.3 :\
was running smooth on 10.7.2
with 10.7.3 installed openGL score dropped
AMD + Lion????????? Can you make it?
Success! using fantomas1 ktext files and http://www.groths.org/?page_id=598 ktext installer did the trick. Not sure why manual installation and nuke of the cache files didn't work – I'm sure it must have been operator error… But I'm now up and running with my old 4890 on a MacPro 1,1 and two monitors!
I can't get into my main install after the 10.7.3 update and trying to manually install the Kexts fantomas1 linked to. Get stuck at "sound assertion failed" messages.
I can boot into my second install (10.7.2) so how do I install the kext the right way if I can't boot into the system I want to install them too?
Thankful for any help.
Can you make a patch to enable QE/CI and native resolution on GMA 5700 (Intel HD Graphics Arrandale)?
I'm stuck on 1024×768 and no QE/CI.
Thanks in advance,
If you want to install them straight away then you need to plug the drive or access the drive from a Mac system. Alternatively you can find a program that you can install on PC and it will let you view the drive with Mac installed, from there you can install the kexts. Try this program:
A new package for 6950 is totally needed,i did everything i know but couldn't get beyond the log in apple sign (not the one in boot process with turning wheel the one after that which passes up and let's you to type your password if you set one for logging in)
boot into 10.7.2 install. in terminal copy kexts you want to new install(107.3)with command
sudo cp -r selectedkext.kext /Volumes/xxx/S/L/E. reboot to 10.7.3 with verbose mode selected in chameleon or -v to rebuild kexts. done easy.
o damn @ a Martin
Why was my message deleted. I answered @martins question :/.
I think i'll wait for Netkas official update, i can't afford to have my system unusable right now.
Thanks, I'll give it a shot tonight. 🙂
If no go, I'll probably wait for Netkas.
Hmm…. I have:
Kernel Flags
arch=X86_64 -v
In org.chameleon.boot.plist, doesn't that mean I'm booting in verbose mode already?
boot into 10.7.2 install. in terminal copy kexts you want to new install(107.3)with command
sudo cp -r selectedkext.kext /Volumes/xxx/S/L/E. reboot to 10.7.3 with verbose mode selected in chameleon or -v to rebuild kexts. done easy.
Did the same thing but didn't work out for Asus HD6950,
Asus P8P67 Evo. I'll wait for the patch too 🙁
Managed to get it working!
I had "extended attributes" on "ATI4800Controller.kext" and "ATIRadeonX2000.kext" which shows up as an @ at the end of the permissions in Terminal.app.
It seems both kexts got in "com.apple.quarantine" (which doesn't sound very good).
I managed to delete the attributes for the kexts using:
sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine ATI4800Controller.kext
sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine ATIRadeonX2000.kext
after that I booted fine on my main install and I'm now running 10.7.3!
Cool! 🙂
aaron.. the xfx 5770 (if it's the dual dvi card)
wont' work out of the box with lion. You have to flash the bios
Thank you
Netkas please help me
ati mobility radeon hd 5850 kext for lion
this card not working on the osx_86 lion 10.7.3
please help.


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They are the couples who trusted us, opened their hearts and their lives, welcomed us like family, and shared with us one of the biggest & most memorable days of their lives. It's an obvious truth that we wouldn't be able to do what we do without them. And I, personally, am forever grateful and indebted to them... for I loved them so much I built a business around their love and their stories.
To all the V3 brides, grooms, & families that have made the last couple years so much fun - THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU! Some of the most heart felt, rewarding moments in my life have been spent helping you build memories. Your love, your kindness, and friendships have continued to inspire me long after your first looks and last dances =)
Wishing you and yours all the wonder and excitement that a new year holds! May you have a blessed 2012 filled with love, laughter, and many memorable days =)


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"It was really geared for children," said Little Matt's founder and owner Jim Reid. "It just turned out to be better than I ever dreamed it would be."
Reid says Little Matt's is a passion project that came out of a dark moment of his life when his son Kevin was diagnosed with cancer at age three.
"It was a shock. It's devastating. I don't think you really grasp it until you're up at Texas Children's," said Reid.
It was there Reid said he saw the need. He saw families struggling, their hope and faith tested.
"It takes a little time to understand how quickly your life is changing financially, emotionally, spiritually and physically," said Reid.
Inside the restaurant, there are letters on the wall that tell stories about that very same struggle from other families who are now customers. Most of them have been helped financially by Reid and Little Matt's. The restaurant is a nonprofit, and all of the net proceeds go to helping families. So far, more than 5,100 families have received financial aid.
Reid said the restaurant was designed to be an escape for families dealing with cancer. Inside, there is family-style seating, ice cream, candy, iPads for the kids, free margarita for adults and an arcade for all. Reid wants people to connect and restore hope and faith. It's what keeps them coming back.
"I always felt like it was my duty to give back, and we've done it and hopefully we can continue to do it," said Reid.
Reid said his son had a relapse in his cancer battle, but he is alive.
Reid reminded us all the there's more joy in giving back than receiving. And for all of his generosity and inspiration, Jim Reid received a Foti High Five.
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In 2002, Dana, a Honduran citizen, met and started dating Enrique in Dallas and soon moved in with him, along with her son George. Then, Dana became pregnant with their daughter Mila. Four months into her pregnancy Dana was informed that Mila would be born with gastrochisis, a condition that would affect her intestines, and she had the option of an abortion. Enrique believed a handicapped child would only hinder their lives and an abortion would be the best option. However, Dana believed that Mila was a gift and decided against the abortion.
Throughout her pregnancy Dana was often sick and needed to be hospitalized and each time Enrique would become angry and insult her and the baby. Dana became scared for the lives of herself and her daughter. In July 2004, when she was nine months pregnant, Dana told Enrique she would be stay with her mother after being hospitalized for her blood count and blood pressure. A few days later, Enrique came to her mother's house intoxicated and demanded Dana return home with him. When she refused he tried to drag her to the car and threatened to take her son if she didn't go with him. Enrique started shaking her and pushing her into the car, causing Dana to fall. Enrique then took-off alone, almost running over Dana's son in the process. She immediately called the police, who arrested Enrique and charged him with assault and bodily injury. Due to Dana's fragile condition and Enrique's harsh treatment, she began to vomit and labor was induced two weeks early. She gave birth to Mila the next day.
While Dana and Mila were still in the hospital, Enrique was released from jail on bond and left a note in Mila's hospital bassinet threatening to kill Dana and Mila. The hospital called CPS and Dana moved her family to be closer to the hospital where Mila was still under treatment for her intestinal complications. Dana did everything possible to insure the health of her children. She took 24 hours of training to learn how to care for Mila at home and followed all the procedures to help CPS close her case. She dedicates her whole day to the care of Mila and George. When her parents are available to babysit, Dana goes to work in a factory.
Dana applied for a U-Visa, along with her son, due to her experience as a domestic violence victim and her cooperation with the police in the charging and arrest of Enrique. She needs to stay with her daughter in the U.S. so Mila can receive the proper medical and nutritional care.


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Soy Milk vs. Soy Infant Formula: What Vegan and Other Health-Conscious Parents Need to Know
Vegan parents who cannot breast feed often choose organic soy milk, believing it to be less toxic than commercially available infant formulas. By choosing organic, they also avoid GMOs.
While this sounds like a good idea, their good intentions can lead to tragic results because soy milk is seriously deficient as a baby formula. Soy milk is "grossly lacking in the nutrients needed for infants" wrote the FDA in a 1990 warning to Eden Foods and advised Eden and other manufacturers to put warning labels on soy milks so they would not be used as formula substitutes. This occurred back in 1990 after a two-month old girl in California was hospitalized with severe malnutrition. Her parents had fed her EdenSoy brand soy milk instead of infant formula. Because of this and a similar incident in Arkansas involving the SoyMoo brand of soy milk, the FDA issued a warning on June 13, 1990. Since then, most brands of soy milk — but not EdenSoy — include warning labels in tiny print on their packages.
The FDA told manufacturers to put warning labels on packages of soy milk for a very good reason. Soy milk can put an infant's life in jeopardy. The myth that soy is a health food has led many parents — particularly vegans who use no animal products — to believe that soy milk is a complete and nourishing food not only for adults but for babies and children. It is not, and severe vitamin, mineral, fatty acid and amino acid deficiencies will occur. That's why supplements such as the amino acid methionine are required by law to be added to soy infant formula.
Sadly, there have been deaths as well as hospitalizations of vegan babies on soy milk. In May 2007, vegan parents in Atlanta were found guilty of the death of their six month old baby. To supplement the mother's inadequate supply of breast milk the parents had fed their son soy milk and apple juice. The baby was only 3 1/2 pounds when he died of starvation in April 2004. Previously a New York couple were convicted of murder and a Florida couple of manslaughter. New cases continue to appear in the news, along with a lot of commentary from vegans about how the unfortunate families in question have been denied their rights or just needed guidance from a vegan doctor or nutritionist as to how to properly supplement the soy milk.
In fact, soy milk cannot easily be turned into anything close to a balanced infant formula. Indeed, it's so difficult that soy infant formula can easily lead to overt malnutrition if the product is improperly formulated or manufactured. This has led to numerous emergency recalls over the years — far more than occurs with dairy formula — and with far more serious consequences. The reason is simple: With cow's milk, the basic components (proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins and minerals) are similar to those in human milk and have evolved to perform similar functions such as the building of mammalian brain, bone, muscle and other tissues, and the provision of metabolic energy. There are differences, of course between people and cows and human milk and cow's milk, but if formulators of dairy-based formulas overlook them in ignorance, the likelihood is strong they will be at least partly compensated for by similar factors from the cow's milk.
In contrast, soybeans and other plant species did not evolve for for the benefit of human infants. Accordingly, turning soy milk into formula requires massive supplementation, without which serious malnutrition will occur. The most famous case occurred in Fall 2003 when an improperly formulated soy formula caused the deaths of three babies and brain damage to at least four other babies in Israel. The infants were using Remedia brand formula that was seriously deficient in vitamin B1 because its manufacturer had failed to add it. Soy milk does not contain added B1 or other of the essential supplements needed to nourish growing babies.
The deaths of the three Israeli infants from the improperly manufactured soy formula in 2003 led the Israeli Health Ministry to form a 13-member committee of pediatricians, oncologists, toxicologists and other health experts to investigate soy formula and soy foods. The committee not only confirmed serious risks from improperly manufactured soy formula such as the Remedia product but from all soy formulas. In July 2005, the Ministry issued a health advisory, in which it warned that babies should not receive soy formula (except as a last resort) and that children up to age 18 should not eat soy foods or drink soy milk more than once per day to a maximum of three times per week. The Ministry was concerned about many health issues, including adverse effects on fertility and increased cancer risk.
The Israeli warning — as well as subsequent warnings from the French Food Agency, German Institute of Risk Assessment and British Dietetic Association — is why I'm not going to suggest vegans switch from organic soy milk to one of the organic soy formulas that is now available in the marketplace. Instead, I strongly recommend a homemade formula using one of the recipes for infant formula in Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell. These recipes are also available for free in the Children's Health section of the WAPF website www.westonaprice.org
In my experience this advice is not appreciated by vegans. Many tell me they will not even consider an infant formula based on raw cow or goat's milk. Still more say the very thought of preparing a meat-based formula — a nourishing solution for babies that cannot tolerate dairy products — revolting. Many repeat the mantra "My baby is not a little calf." To which I reply, "Well, your baby's a whole lot more like a little calf than a soybean."
Organic soy formula is now available at health food stores. Risky as it is, it's safer than soy milk. Vegans can also find vegan formulas online based on carrot juice, green juices, almond milk and other vegan products online. These serve vegan ideology well, but will ill serve babies, putting them at risk for severe malnutrition and life-long health challenges.
Mother Nature designed breast milk for babies. Like it or not, that's an animal product.
6 Responses to Soy Milk vs. Soy Infant Formula: What Vegan and Other Health-Conscious Parents Need to Know
great article
How do you treat children and adults who had been on soy infant formulae since their infancy?
With metta (love & compassion)
Hello Dr.Daniel,
First I would like to thank you for dedicating your time to warn and educate people about the many risks of Soymilk and other products. I have been drinkin Soymilk for over 10 years now. I just recently found out the dangers of soy about a year ago. Although I switched to Almond milk years ago because of taste. I became pregnant and started receiving Wic and yes they issued me Soymilk. I tried not to drink too much of it because I had heard na things about it. However I did not know the extent of the risks of consumption. I breastfeed and give my baby formula. I don't breastfeed as much as I would like because of my busy work schedule. My baby is on regular dairy formula but I just realized that it too contains a high amount of soy. So I went on a search on YouTube for alternatives and found your video on the truth about soy. I was so disgusted by the government and formula companies. I'm trying to find new alternatives to feed my baby. I read on your website that there is an alternative to make your own and make an almond milk, carrot and vegatable juice as well (although it was noted that the baby would be malnourished) I was hoping that you could write me back and tell me what other alternatives of nourishing my baby can be used. My baby is 7 months old who also consumes baby jar foods.
Thank you so much for your time and efforts. I'm hoping to hear from you soon.
'Mother Nature designed breast milk for babies. Like it or not, that's an animal product.'
Mother Nature did NOT design cows milk for the consumption of human babies…


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I snapped a picture of the snobby fellas. Look at that one to my left giving me a dissatisfactory grade.
I have yet to harvest these (I'm a day behind those who bought them out the gate), but people on Central are starting to confirm the Ivy League's regular drops are a treasure card, a couple of gems, and some gold. Treasure card harvests so far have been reported to be as follows:
- Insane bolt
- Sacrifice
- Guidance
- Triage
- Availing Hands
. . . now the wait is on to see if the final harvest is a big mega-snack payout or not.
Happy Dueling!
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Ivy League Plants Growing Up!
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This looks cool, I hope that the people who paid for them get big rewards, hope it's worhwhile.
Well, I wanted to thank you for the code you gave me for my pic can you tell me where to find those?
Thanks :D
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Charles Fox Cap Classique Estate has been offering up new bubbly to the discerning South African market since late 2012. This past year we entered our first vintages into the John Platters Wine Guide 2013 in South Africa. We are humbled to have been awarded 4.5 stars for our 2010 Vintage Brut Rose and 4 stars for our 2010 Vintage Brut. As a result of our loyal customers snapping up our first launch and these accolades both of our 2010 releases are now sold out. For the 2011 vintages we are delighted to have been graded by the International Wine Review, both having been awarded an A++ and each scoring over 90. Soon to be released will be our 2011 Special Vintage Reserve, which has been on the lees for a minimum of three years. Watch this space to to find out more about this very foxy bubbly!
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WIBA AM 1310 Radio Interview with Author Jim Berkenstadt
Jim Berkenstadt is interviewed by Mitch Henck on his radio show Outside the Box in January 2013. The two discuss interesting topics such as how The Beatles got their name and Berkenstadt's new book.
Listen to the interview to get some more insights into the new Jimmie Nicol book.
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I follow a Lot of travel bloggers and photographers on Instagram, Twitter etc. and I love trawling through travel boards on Pinterest every now and then to discover new places.
The thing is, when reading all of these blog posts, and finding these hidden gems on Pinterest, I find out a lot of amazing tips, useful brands and local knowledge, and never end up remembering them; For example, an off the beaten track trail that leads to a secret waterfall, or an excursion company that can take you on tours of the coast of Svalbard and Greenland. Not to mention when talking to friends and family who have travelled, they are full of tips and tricks, things to avoid and recommendations.
Creating a Pinterest board to collate them all doesn't quite do to the trick, as I want a more uniformed way of viewing actual notes (and something that doesn't require internet connection to access!) so it's a great excuse to put pen to paper :)
|Images taken from Blogs, Sites and Instagrams linked below
I decided that I'll keep a little journal of all the advice I learn, something small that I can carry around with me and add to at anytime, to help make sure that when I'm travelling, I can refer back to these notes and get the most out of the time I spend in a particular destination and experience something unique! So, I have now started to keep all of these pointers and tips I collect into one of my Blossom notebooks!
I know that when travelling, part of the experience is to discover new things for yourself; But I think by noting down helpful tidbits about your favourite destinations, it helps you to, of course remember them, but it also helps you come across something you might not have stumbled upon on your own :)
A few of the travel blogs I love, follow regularly, and pick up lots of tips from are…
Tuula Vintage
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Very Olde St. Nick Rare Bourbon
"Rare Private Stock"
12 Years Old, 114.3 Barrel Proof
1990's Release, Even Kulsveen
Swiss Export, Paul Ullrich AG
Very Olde St. Nick is a brand of extra-aged bourbon that has come from many different sources over the past 30 years of its existence. The brand was created in 1984 to capitalize on the extra-aged bourbon trend in Japan and Europe. At that time, Julian Van Winkle provided the bourbon and bottled Olde St. Nick at his facilities in Lawrenceburg, KY.
Eventually, Julian ran out of old bourbon and the brand began to be bottled by Even Kulsveen of Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD) using Heaven Hill stock. KBD bottles a variety of highly sought after brands such as the Willet Family Estate Bourbon.
Currently, VOSN is very hard to find and most of the bottles are dusties. It appears that VOSN, like many other export-only sourced-whiskey brands, has stopped production as the market for sourced-bourbon has become tight. Recently, Frank-Lin Distillers have taken over the sourcing and bottling of Olde St. Nick and plan to bring it to the U.S. market.


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I chose James Ferrel as my first of the year history for two reasons. One is that his picture is probably the oldest picture that I have of any of my ancestors. And second, I am fascinated by the obituary that has been passed down through the family. No one knows where it came from , but my guess is that it was written and published through the Methodist church. Perhaps they had a publication that it was published in. Since he died in 1864, it would have been a very old publication.
James A. Ferrel was born 4 April 1795 in Lexington Kentucky to James and Hannah Kinnison Ferrel. It appears that he was the youngest of their four children. His father later married Rosanna Ray and they had seven children. James A. Ferrel served in the War of 1812. He enlisted in Butler County, Ohio in December of 1813 and was discharged 1 February 1814 as a teamster under Jenkins in either the Kentucky or Ohio Militia. Later that year, in Butler County Ohio on the 15th of August in 1814, James married Martha "Patsy" Dickerson, daughter of Walter and Penelope Heaton Dickerson.
James A. Ferrel was born 4 April 1795 in Lexington Kentucky to James and Hannah Kinnison Ferrel. It appears that he was the youngest of their four children. His father later married Rosanna Ray and they had seven children. James A. Ferrel served in the War of 1812. He enlisted in Butler County, Ohio in December of 1813 and was discharged 1 February 1814 as a teamster under Jenkins in either the Kentucky or Ohio Militia. Later that year, in Butler County Ohio on the 15th of August in 1814, James married Martha "Patsy" Dickerson, daughter of Walter and Penelope Heaton Dickerson.
The first three of James and Martha's children were born in Ohio. Eleanor was born in 1815, Mary was born in 1817 and Elizabeth was born in 1818, all in Butler County, Ohio. Before 1820, the family, along with James' father and siblings, had moved to Vigo County, Indiana. The fourth child, James, was born in 1820 in Vigo County, Indiana. The family of James Ferrel is listed in the 1820 Vigo County Indiana census, showing one son under age ten and three daughters under age ten.
The next two children of James and Martha are recorded as having been born in Butler County, Ohio, indicating that the family had moved back there after 1820. Martha Ann was born in 1822 and Walter Dickerson Ferrel was born in 1824, both in Butler County, Ohio. The History of Vigo County states that "Walter was born in Ohio where his parents resided until 1825, when they returned to Vigo county".
Upon the family's return to Vigo County, Indiana, daughter Nancy was born in 1826, and daughter Sarah Ann "Polly" was born in 1828.
A piece from "When Terre Haute Was Young"-a series of articles from the Terre Haute Tribune by A.R. Markle, Volume I about taxes showed that "James Ferrill, Jr. had 127 acres just east of Riley and a horse;" (1828).
According to family tradition passed down, James was a Methodist preacher who traveled around on horseback. From Methodist records found, this seems to be accurate. James Ferrel Jr. is listed as attending the 2nd Quarterly Meeting Conference for Carlisle Circuit held at the house of John Jackson on the 31st day of January 1829.
James was listed in the 1830 Vigo County Indiana Census with two sons and six daughters. James' brothers, William and George are listed as living close by the family.
The next ten years brought more children: Cynthia Ann was born in 1830, but sadly she died in 1833, the same year that Rose Ann was born. Daniel Dickerson was born in 1836, and Lurina "Lou" was born in 1839.
James was listed as present at the Terre Haute Circuit held at Pleasant Hill Schoolhouse April 22nd 1837 and at the Terre Haute Circuit held at Herringtons neighborhood, September 16th, 1837.
James is listed as present at the Terre Haute Circuit held at Pleasant Hill Schoolhouse in February 1838 and at the Camp Ground on the 28th of July 1838. He was listed as present for Terre Haute Circuit on the 6th day of October 1838. James' son Daniel died in October of 1838.
In the Minutes of the fourth quarterly Conference of Terre Haute Circuit held at Mount Pleasant Meetinghouse on the 28th of September 1839 James Ferrel was "severally examined, approved and their license renewed except George W. Creel his license were not renewed.....except H. D. Lee who was released by his Consent. JAMES FERREL was appointed Circuit Steward in place of H.D. Lee........Infants Baptised: Lovina Ferrel..."
The 1840 Vigo County Indiana Census shows two sons and five daughters with the family. In 1843 William Henry Harrison Clay Ferrel (my great-great grandfather) was born, the last child of James and Martha Ferrel.
James was listed as present at the Terre Haute Circuit held in the house of Samuel Hull on the 26th day of June 1841 and at the
quarterly meeting conference for Terre Haute circuit Indiana conference held in the Union meetinghouse Otter Creek on the 4th of September 1841. Minutes of the first quarterly meeting conference held at Bethel meetinghouse December 28th, 1841 state that James Ferrel's license was approved and renewed, and James Ferrel was released from his Stewardship.
The 1850 Riley Township, Vigo County Indiana Census shows James and Martha (listed with the surname "Feurl") with children Rose Ann, Lurina and William. James is listed as a farmer. In 1851, daughters Nancy and Elizabeth died, daughter Martha Ann died in 1857, and then in 1859, daughter Eleanor died. All four daughters were married when they died. Three of the daughters left young children.
In 1860, James and Martha are still listed in Riley Township and James is listed as a farmer. Lurina (listed as "Norma") and William are living with them, as is granddaughter Martha Sanders.
Estelle "Bess" Elizabeth Ferrel, granddaughter to James and Martha, wrote in a letter that James Ferrel "...died Jan. 10, 1864. The war was on at this time and he wanted to see his son, so he went down South and they had a visit together and that was the last, for he died soon after." [the "son" is William HH Ferrel, who was serving in the Civil War at the time].
James was sixty-nine when he died.
From an obituary handed down (source unknown):
FERRIL-James Ferrel was born April 4, 1795 near Lexington, KY.
At the age of two years his parents removed to Warren co., O. where he was married by Rev. J. Sirange to Miss Martha Dickerson, Aug. 16, 1814, and where he resided till 1820. The same year he removed to Vigo co., Ia, and was instrumental in causing to be held the first religious meeting in the county. He was a classleader six years, and was then licensed to exhort, and continued to act as a faithful Christian in both these capacities till his death, Jan. 10, 1864. During his sickness he was heard to say that he never expected to die, but that he expected the breath would leave his body and he would exchange worlds; that he was at peace with his God and that his only desire to live was to see how this rebellion terminated, and to see his two sons who are in the army. He had great confidence that the Lord was with him and that he would die in grace, for which he had so long prayed. His loss is not only felt as a parent and citizen, but as a Christian and patriot, and will long be remembered and revered as such.
JNO. CASMEL"(name unclear)
James and Martha are buried at Dickerson Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana. James and Martha had thirteen children; six of the children died before James. Martha died in 1877, at age seventy-nine.


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We've all been guilty of jumping on bandwagons. Whether they are food, diet or clothing related, we've all been there. Although some "wagons" are headed for the promised land, others fall short and land in the ditch.
When it comes to food trends, 2014 promises to be an adventurous and "hop aboard" kind of year.
As I was reflecting on the adventures of 2013 and envisioning my food goals for the new year, I came up with a top 12 list of the food trends I'll be pursuing. You'll be seeing recipes and stories influenced by these trends here at Gastronomy Mommy, and I'll walk you through the details of how to break the "food code" for the upcoming year.
Ancient grains: We've all seen, heard of and possibly tasted quinoa the food phenomenon of 2013. It's been a staple in my cabinet for years, so I was excited that the rest of America jumped on board. It became so popular that countries growing quinoa had a few shortages. For 2014, the ancient grain trend will expand to include varieties like teff and freekeh. Both grains originate in the Middle East and are super high in fiber and nutrition.
Chia seeds: Remember the Chia Pet? Ch-ch-ch-chia! I had one back in the '90s along with a couple million other kids, and it was pretty nifty. Anyhoo, the chia seed is actually more beneficial when it's consumed rather than played with, and you'll see a lot more of it in the days to come.
Cauliflower: Some are calling it the next kale, but I'm calling it a staple in my kitchen that needs to be made into a superstar. I've always loved cauliflower. It makes the best faux mashed potatoes and is amazing roasted. Say goodbye to the steamed mushy white florets of the past.
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors: I like a little spice in my life, and apparently a lot of other people do, too. Look for recipes and native dishes from Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon and Greece. You'll be seeing spices like za'atar, sumac and ras el hanout among the more familiar sesame seed and flatbread concepts we already know and love.
Tea: Tea is the world's most consumed beverage next to water, and it's taking the culinary scene by storm. You'll see loose tea leaves being used in cocktails, desserts, meats and other nontraditional items. Starbucks has opened its first tea shop, and the store Teavana was one of the favorite speciality shops of 2013. I love tea and am excited to play with the idea of incorporating it into everything.
Gourmet ice cream sandwiches: First it was the cupcake, bless its little overdone heart, then came the cake pop and the cake ball, also overdone. Next we tried to fall in love with the whoopie pie and the mini-doughnut. Now, we see the cookie sandwich on the horizon. It could be another fad or just a noble effort to get into the dessert hall of fame. Nonetheless, gourmet cookie ice cream sandwiches are headed your way.
Pickling: Whether it's a quick pickle or an all-out traditional effort, the technique of pickling is back in style. I'm looking forward to seeing what weird and exotic pickling ideas I can conjure up in my busy kitchen this year.
Global kitchen: With the age of the touch-screen technology and the convenience of amazon.com, cooking and eating global cuisines is becoming common place. The average American eats three to five different ethnic style foods a week, and many American pantries have ingredients that are considered "global." Look for 2014 to be the ushering in of a global home kitchen.
Allergen friendly nation: Look for 2014 to be the year of understanding for people with food allergies. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and other "free" issues will be on the minds of the average home cook with food allergies on the rise. The proficient cook will have to be in the know for the safety of their families and those they serve.
Tech-savvy shoppers: With new apps and the Internet, we are seeing a personal shopping revolution take place. Local grocery stores are now offering online ordering, app selection services and pickup for their customers. You'll see this trend grow in 2014.
Homemade movement: Backyard chicken pens, culinary gardens and the homemaking trends and ideas we see on Pinterest have sparked a "makers movement." This will be the year for the home craftsman. Whether it be kitchen treats, mini-agriculture endeavors or heartland craftsmanship type activities, DIY is a super-cool trend.
Coconut oil: Most of us have enjoyed this fat in our past when it was in its hydrogenated form and served on movie popcorn. What most people don't know is that the extra virgin type of coconut oil is actually good for you and is one of the most delicious ways to saute vegetables and enjoy seafood. Its tropical smell and high smoking point make it a perfect fit for any vegetarian. For us carnivores, extra virgin coconut oil has some amazing health benefits and provides a delicious alternative to the traditional cooking oils. Just make sure to get extra virgin coconut oil, which is white and solid at room temperature.
Be sure to return for more recipes and insights to these trends! It's going to be a good year!


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Rules & Regulations
Complete the Junior Tour Entry Application by following the guidelines below. Junior members can register on-line at www.wiscjuniorgolf.com. starting April 3. Non-members may register starting April 23.
$40 (members) / $55 (non-members) per event must accompany entry blank. This includes green fees, lunch, and awards. Juniors are limited to participating in 14 WPGA Junior Tour events. Keeping in mind that many events fill to capacity, you may wish to check more than 14 events, in hope of getting in at least 14 events. If requesting more than 14 entries, please rank them in order of your preference with 1 being the event you would most like to compete. You will then be entered into the first open events based on your priority ranking. It is not necessary to write separate checks for each event entered.
Any state resident age 18 or under on the day of the tournament. JUNIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN A MAXIMUM OF 14 WPGA JUNIOR TOUR and PLAYERS TOUR EVENTS COMBINED.
18-hole stroke play. Six divisions as follows: Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 12-13, Girls 16-18, Girls 14-15, Girls 12-13. The top 3 finishers will be awarded in the boys & girls 16-18 year old divisions. One champion and runner-up will be awarded for all other divisions. If less than four contestants are entered in any age division, contestants will move up to the next age bracket. Age on the day of the event determines division.
Beginning April 3, members can register online. Members mailed or faxed entries will be accepted on April 11. April 22 will be the last day for member to register for events before non-members. Starting on April 23, all non-members can register for tournaments. Entries will continue to be accepted until the deadline of each event. If the event is filled, the entry will be placed on the waiting list.
Deadlines vary by event. The field will be closed at 120 players or the event deadline, whichever comes first. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries and checks must be in the WPGA office by 5:00 p.m. the day of the deadline. In the event the tournament entry limit is met, a waiting list will be formed.
NO REFUNDS after the entry deadline. If you cancel prior to deadline a $10 cancellation fee will be charged. If an event is canceled in its entirety, refunds will be issued to your BlueGolf account. If you wish to receive refund by check or credit card you must contact Wisconsin PGA staff. You may now cancel online using BlueGolf. If less than five holes are completed, refunds will be given on a pro-rated basis (entry less expenses). If five or more holes are completed, awards will be given out based on participant's score against par for the holes played and no refunds will be made. Points will only be awarded for events that complete all 18 holes
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Forest fisher in trouble, but protections denied for lack of cash
The Pacific fisher, a rare relative of weasels, otters and minks that lives in old-growth forests in California, Oregon and Washington, is a threatened species but there isn't money to offer increased protections at this time, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled Thursday.
The fisher will become a "candidate" for listing as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act as efforts are concentrated on other species at greater immediate risk, announced Steve Thompson, manager of the service's California-Nevada office in Sacramento.
Its status will be reviewed annually until it is either added to the list or the population recovers to the point protections are no longer needed. However, environmental groups said they will sue to force an immediate listing.
The decision follows a year of study ordered after a federal judge found the service missed earlier legal deadlines by more than two years.
Environmental groups were pleased the service concluded the species is in trouble and that the service found the Western population is distinct from fisher populations elsewhere in the nation, but critical of the decision not to add protections.
"They're acknowledging the species is going extinct, but they're not going to do anything about it because they don't have the resources," said Greg Loarie, an attorney with Earthjustice who represented 19 groups including the Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Nevada Forest Protection Campaign. "Fishers need protection now."
The groups allege the Bush administration is violating the act because it is making little progress in aiding endangered species, and will sue again to force an immediate listing. The administration says its hands are tied by a lack of money and endless environmental lawsuits that now drive policies and protection efforts.
When it comes to the fisher, the groups also criticized the administration for proposing to increase logging of larger trees in Sierra Nevada and Northwest national forests. The administration says forest thinning is needed to prevent devastating wildfires that would do even more severe damage to the fisher's old growth habitat.
The fisher once lived in ancient forests from the Sierra Nevada north through western Oregon and Washington.
But trapping and habitat loss have reduced the species to three known populations, the service found: one in the Siskiyou, Klamath, and Trinity ranges in northwestern California and southern Oregon, another in the southern Sierra Nevada, and a reintroduced population in the Cascades in southern Oregon.
The fisher is extinct or reduced to scattered individuals in Washington, the service said.


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JUST IN: Trump's Issues 4-Word Comment To James Comey… Sends Liberals CRYING
The leftists think President Donald Trump is hiding something damning.
The media thinks former FBI Director James Comey will "finish off" Trump.
The Democrat leadership is ready to submit articles of impeachment.
However, that's all fake news — and liberals aren't coping with the reality of the situation very well.
On Tuesday, according to The Hill, Comey said that he would not testify that the president "obstructed justice" and President Trump said "I wish him luck."
Any other hysteria is unwarranted and untrue — there is an outrageous campaign to take down the commander-in-chief and the Democrats' narrative will go down in flames during Comey's testimony.
"Regardless of recommendation, I was going to fire Comey," Trump said during an interview on "NBC Nightly News in May, saying "there was no good time to do it."
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(I wanna see) Linotype:
The Film
The Linotype looks like one of the craziest and most ambitious machines I've ever laid eyes on (after the 234 other machines that exist today and fall into those two categories).
From what I can tell, the damned thing makes metal molds as you type for each line-o-type you type (called a slug). I wonder if you can look around on the ground where newspaper publishers once stood and find slugs much like you could find arrow heads. Although slugs were probably melted down and reused making them extra rare and special. Prob see some hipsters with slugs on a necklace any day now :\
Hit this Wiki to learn more about the machine and hit the film's site to learn more about the doc and when it'll be touring to a city near you (see you in Seattle on Mar 7th, fellas!)


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Disney AppMATes Mobile Application Toys, launched on September 27, is a new toy line that allow kids to use Apple iPad as virtual play mat. Cars 2 Appmates let kids explore the World of Cars, perform missions, and compete in action-packed races.
The Appmates toy line features miniature Disney•Pixar Cars 2 vehicles with sensors on the base of each toy that are recognized as a unique footprint by an app with no cable or Bluetooth connection required.
Simply download the free Cars 2 Appmates app from the iTunes app store, place your favorite Appmates toy character on the screen and play.
The magic begins when kids place their vehicle on the iPad and begin to explore the world of Cars. Available for download in early to mid-October, Cars 2 Appmates app is a free app created by Disney exclusively for use with Appmates toys. By guiding the Appmates vehicle on the screen, the iPad becomes a virtual play mat where kids can experience the world of Radiator Springs.
Each toy unlocks different features and content within the app specific to the character, allowing kids to come back over and over to enjoy an imaginative, open-ended play experience using the Appmates toys. Fans can download and test the app by simply using their fingers to drive a virtual car through the world, but the play experience is optimized to come to life with the Appmates toy vehicles.
Cars 2 Appmates features include:
- Exploration – Drive around the world of Radiator Springs to discover landscapes and hidden secrets by simply placing the Cars toy character on the screen and turning it in any direction. Drive through mud and up ramps, visit friends at Flo's V8 Caf


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Sunday, 10 April 2011
Marsh Frog
On Saturday afternoon I spent a happy hour photographing marsh frogs behind a local bird reserve. Usually they're quite shy and hop away as soon as you appear, but on this occasion I was able to get very close. This particular shot was taken with a 400mm lens, but I managed to get a lot closer and took some with a 105mm lens as well.
The highlight was seeing a pair of juvenile tawny owls this afternoon. Sadly they were well hidden in the trees and the light was all wrong, so the images are not great, but it was lovely to see them. Kind of makes up for all the missed opportunities of the last few weeks...
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Beautiful shot Ian. A pity you could not get pictures of the tawny owl, maybe next time!ReplyDelete
Ian, first off I am sorry that you hurt your ankle and have been under the weather. I am glad that you are able to now get out a bit. The frog is a beauty and maybe next time on the Tawny owls~ReplyDelete
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The Farmstead Kitchen – Baking Powder Biscuits and the "Pat-in-Pan" pie crust
Baking Powder Biscuits
These biscuits are possibly the best platform upon which to eat a fried duck egg. Pictured is "biscuits with deluxe gravy", and a new version of our house classic biscuits, a parsley lard version. We'd saved parsley last year in the freezer, pureed like basil for pesto, but frozen in a base of our organic lard. The flecks of green, the extra flavor and nutrition from the parsley made this a killer upgrade!
4 cups all purpose flour, mix in well with a spatula: 4 Tblspoons baking powder, 1 tsp salt, some black pepper, garlic powder and 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (not necessary, but it's good- Khaiti's throw back to adding flavor to the vegan version of this biscuit.) Heat oven to 425 now. To the flour mix add 1/2 cup olive oil or melted lard and 1 1/2 cups of milk (we use goatmilk) and then stir as carefully as possible to combine, but not over handle the dough. Plop out on a baking sheet, press out with your hands to make the dough about an inch thick, then cut into diamond or rectangle shapes. Smaller pieces will have more crunchies which are great with gravy, bigger biscuits are great for sandwiches. Bake for about 15 minutes or longer, depending on the size you cut them, until they golden up on the top. Enjoy! You can omit the savory recipe elements of these biscuits and then top with butter and honey instead. YUM!
Pat in Pan Pie Crust
Pies are so good, but such a chore to make a crust… the rolling out part of making a pie crust is so messy and time consuming. We've been using this "Pat in Pan" technique for a while now- it is AWESOME. Mix into a handleable chunk: 1.5 cups flour with 1/2 cup olive oil, a little salt, 3 TBL water or milk. Pat the chunk of dough evenly out into your pie pan or pans. No need to prebake or grease the pans- and this recipe works for sweet or savory pies, these were for deep dish pot-pies.


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Hire price: £35.00 inc.Vat | £35.00 ex.VAT
Our beautiful gold gilt easel is wonderfully ornate and would suitably grace the backdrop of any reception venue decor.
It has three adjustable heights which are easily altered using two pegs to support the table plan. It can be placed in a portrait or landscaped position.
Decorative detail adorns the upper and lower portions of the stand – enhancing the overall elegance of this fabulous easel.
Product Code: GE170 – 35
Gold Table Plan Easel
Easel height: 67" approx
Easel width (narrowest point): 12"
Easel width (widest point): 25"
Adjustable peg height (from floor):
Bottom: 25"
Middle: 30"
Top: 35"
Cost of hire: £35.00 (Ex VAT)
An additional delivery/collection charge will be made on this item.
Client collection and return in person is not an option on this product.
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Hillary and Donald 2016 Costume
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Hillary and Donald on the 2016 Campaign Trail
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This homemade costume for babies entered our 2015 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Kate, the 'Hillary and Donald' costume creator:
This year we have a divided household... we dressed our four-month-old girl twins up as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. My husband and I were brainstorming good twin costumes and came up with the idea of Hillary and Donald during one of the republican debates. Hopefully they won't hold this against us one day if their political views differ from the candidate we chose to dress them as!
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� Read the fine print.
Nearly every transaction these days seems to require a written agreement � from rental leases to gym memberships. Don't take these lightly! Read all contracts carefully, as if you were on a scavenger hunt for key facts: What exactly do you owe and when? What happens if you're late or miss a payment? How do you end this agreement? Knowing the significant details will help you make better decisions and avoid expensive surprises.
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On March 3, 2016
Dexter Carr
Dexter Carr started dancing at the age of 16 in Miami, FL, and got his first professional job with Chris Brown in his hit music video, Kiss Kiss. While in NYC Dexter had the chance to work professionally with Joss Stone, Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland, and Beyonce. He also got to experience the Broadway community by being a part of the Original cast of Bring It On: The Musical (National Tour and Broadway) and later, In The Heights. Dexter also worked on a Puma National commercial and Discovery Channel Spot. Since Dexter left Broadway he has worked with; Aloe Blacc, Danity Kane, Missy Elliot, Jlo, Janet Jackson and many other amazing artists.


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15P Aviation Operations Specialist
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- Army National Guard
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- Gunpowder, MD
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- Jul 13, 2018
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15P Aviation Operations Specialist Job ID: 958231 Job Views: 14 Location: APG, Maryland, United States ZIP Code: 21010 Job Category: Aviation Posted: 07.10.2018 Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Job DescriptionAs an Aviation Operations Specialist in the Army National Guard, your skills and abilities will take flight as you help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world. You will primarily be responsible for keeping accurate and detailed flight information records for both flight and ground crews. Through training and practice in this specialty, you will learn how to schedule and dispatch tactical aircraft missions. Specific duties may include processing flight clearances, planning flight schedules and air crew assignments, coordinating flight plans, and keeping flight logs. This training will prepare you for a civilian career as a flight operations specialist, which could qualify you to work for commercial and private airlines, air transport companies, and airports. Earn while you learn Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for an Aviation Operations Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat. Requires military enlistment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change. Benefits/RequirementsBenefits * Paid training * A monthly paycheck * Montgomery GI Bill * Retirement benefits for part-time service * Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) * 401(k)-type savings plan * Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) * Healthcare Benefits Available Requirements * High School Diploma or GED * Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 * Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards * Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $196.26 and $254.91 per drill weekend. Programs and benefits are subject to change. This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.


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Short Stories, Tall Tales (Sep)
Friday 14th September 2018 - Starts 11.30am, 1.30pm
Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.
Monthly storytelling from 'Short Stories, Tall Tales' brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play.
Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones' imagination run free.
Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah Summers.
£5 per adult + 1 child, £2 per additional siblings.


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Sunday, 14 September 2014
In the presence of the "KING".
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Absolutely stunning, Paul! Nothing wrong with barbed wire as far as I'm concerned. It's been around for decades, if not centuries, and we don't downgrade an owl image if it's sitting on a fence post or brick building. So a Kingfisher on barbed wire, if anything, scores for its originality. That last image is truly amazing, and if you can beat it, I'd like to see what with !!!! Of course, with a fish might just tip the balance ;-}ReplyDelete
Cracking images Paul all your research has paid off. I don't doubt you'll get the flight or fish shot. Well doneReplyDelete
Superb Paul.ReplyDelete
Would they take to using a natural perch attached to the barbed wire? The background is really good in the photos, so it must be worth continuing to work that location
Hi CarlReplyDelete
I have already had a go at your suggestion, no luck as yet? When observing the bird(s) they do seem to have a series of favoured perches and are ignoring mine. But I won't give up just yet because the the "barbed wire area" has the other variables that are needed, ie the light direction and as you mentioned the nicely defused background.
Cheers mate.
Super shots yet again.....ReplyDelete


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Christmas rush is still on. By the time y'all read it, only the most diehard of "late" shoppers will still be out there in the stores. I'll probably be one of them.
Christmas rush is still on. By the time y'all read it, only the most diehard of "late" shoppers will still be out there in the stores. I'll probably be one of them.
Although I do most of my Christmas shopping online these days, there always are a few last-minute gifts to buy.
I've always been a late shopper, probably because most of my adult life has been spent in academia. We're dealing with final exams and grading during the prime time of Christmas shopping. Therefore, if I don't shop way early, I'm shopping way late.
Frankly, I'm not organized enough to be an early shopper. I shopped early at one time, though. My mother used to kid me about it.
As a young man, before Internet shopping existed, I'd pick an afternoon sometime in the first week or so of December and designate that day as my "shopping day." After making a list of people to buy presents for and working that list through the Gadsden Mall, I'd go home and wrap all the presents. Done.
Mom watched all this frenetic activity and giggled softly to herself, her eyes gleaming with bemusement. She'd shake her head and wonder aloud how I could do all my shopping in one day. I'd repeat to her my shopping mantra: "See the hill, climb the hill." That's the secret of shopping for me. See it, do it.
Things have gotten complicated over the years. The Internet brought convenience to my shopping schedule, but there's no longer just one day to shop. Although shopping takes longer, I'm much happier about it.
One of the reasons I delay my Christmas shopping is that I really don't like crowded stores. Black Friday, the traditional day when the stores go from being "in the red" for the year to "in the black," is a day when I absolutely do not venture out of the house.
It's not that I dislike crowds so much. I just truly dislike waiting in line, which makes dealing with check-out lines on Black Friday an ordeal for me. There's never a line on the Internet.
All of that being said, I have noticed something about our culture's shopping habits from watching old films on Turner Classic Movies. All of the Christmas movies made back in the 1950s and before have one thing in common — all Christmas shopping seems to be done on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.
The movies might not contain the most accurate history of consumerism in America, but all of those old black-and-white movies seem to agree on this point. Last weekend, I watched "The Shop Around the Corner" for the first time. I'm sort of amazed that I've missed this wonderful little movie all these years, considering my love of wonderful little movies. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, it's a love story set during Christmas time.
The characters played by Stewart and Sullavan work as clerks in a small gift shop in Budapest. They fall in love writing anonymous letters to each other, but neither knows that the other co-worker is the pen-pal. I don't wish to spoil the movie for y'all, so I'll stop there.
The facet that attracted my attention was that the store is in an absolute tizzy the afternoon of Christmas Eve — that's when all the customers come in for their Christmas gifts. They all seem to do their shopping on their way home after they've gotten off work at noon.
The one major exception to that rule is "Miracle on 34th Street," my all-time favorite Christmas movie. Since that movie is about employees of Macy's Department Store in New York City, it stands to reason that the "shopping season" of that movie might be extended.
Christmas shopping is still something I like to have accomplished rather quickly, even if I don't always manage the feat. To me, shopping distracts from the true "business" of the Christmas season. Gifts are important, but there are more important considerations.
I wish all of y'all the Merriest of Christmases, with peace, love, and joy aplenty. By the way — peace, love, and joy are available at the same low-low-low price all year 'round. Bought at great price and brought to you free by the very first recipient of Christmas gifts. No standing in line for check-out, either.


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I'm Back September 29, 2006Posted by Sacha in Blogging, Mathematics, Social.
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Gosh… I didn't realize while I was away [from the computer] for the summer that so many people would stop by. I feel bad for not reading and responding to your posts… I will do so tomorrow. In the mean time check out this movie review site from Ben. I will try in the future to post notices before I go on break. Tsk, tsk to my etiquette.
I have learned heaps this summer and look forward to sharing it with you all. I just started an adv. multi-variable calculus class. I was so thrilled to be in math class – it made me feel like a huge dork, but I'm a math geek and haven't had a math class in a long time, so it's way overdue (statistics doesn't count). Like being home again.
I am going to try to find my camera battery charger, so I can post pictures from my garden and worm bin set-up. I have the coolest postage-stamp garden. That was one of my summer projects.
How were your summers?


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Conversion between control mechanisms in simulated flight: an ab initio quasi-transfer studyAustralian Journal of Psychology
Document TypeArticle
Publication Date1-1-2002
Peer ReviewedPeer-Reviewed
AbstractSkill acquisition in simulated flight was examined to identify differences between transfer effects facilitated by yoke and joystick flight control systems. Flight naiumlve participants (N = 32) twice completed 15 consecutive visual landing approach trials in a low fidelity fixed based synthetic flight trainer. Acquisition and transfer phases were completed one week apart with either the prior or alternate control. Vertical deviations from a constant three degree glideslope angle were analysed. Results revealed evidence of positive transfer. The results are discussed in relation to similarity based transfer theories and avenues for future research are proposed.
Citation Information
Atkins, RJ, Lansdowne, AT, Pfister, HP & Provost, S 2002, 'Conversion between control mechanisms in simulated flight: an ab initio quasi-transfer study', Australian Journal of Psychology, vol. 54, no. 3, pp. 144-149.
The publisher version of this article is availble at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049530412331312714


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Fall 2008 is just around the corner and fashionistas are anticipating Jonathan Saunders' collection During NYC Fall Fashion Week on February 3.
In a report from Style.com, Bergdorf Goodman's Roopal Patel has this to say about the Scotsman and Central Saint Martins grad, "Jonathan has an eye not only for prints and patterns but colors and techniques, and his clothes work well in urban environments".
What can we expect from the show? Style.com predicts, "modern, minimal silhouettes, inspired this season by Irving Penn's sand collages, the work of Constantin Brancusi, and classic science fiction."
This dress is just breathtaking in my opinion. The first thought that came to mind was, "Wow what a POP of color." It looks like the optimistic splashes of color from Spring 2008 have carried over to Fall. It's much better than the gloomy grey and black that dominated Fall 2007's runways. What do you think?


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The Stockholm Tourist
August 16, 2014
"Midnattsloppet" (10k evening race) is tonight!
Photo by Yanan Li, Stockholm Visitors Board
Tonight (Saturday, August 16th) is the date for the
Midnight Race
. This 10 kilometer race has been held annually since 1982 and has gotten more popular each year with thousands of runners and even more spectators. With 41,000+ runners, it is actually Europe's largest 10k run! The race is run through the streets of Södermalm with the home stretch down the street Hornsgatan, half a block from the
Rival Hotel
. In fact, this year the racers run past the front of the hotel before turning onto Hornsgatan for the final stretch. What makes this race unique is the carnival atmosphere along the route (there is even a
costume competition
) as well as the late start time... it's a staggered start with the first group starting at 9:20pm and the last group at 11:05pm. There is even a shorter race, earlier in the evening
for children
(start at 7:30pm).
Click here
for a map of the course. Be aware that many roads on Södermalm island will be closed to car traffic in the afternoon and evening, so it is best to stick to walking or subways. If you are not participating in the race, then you can always choose a spot along the course, enjoy the atmosphere, and cheer on the racers!
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Our more than 20,000 square feet of event venue space can accommodate weddings of any size. From an intimate gathering to a large reception, we have just the place for the wedding of your dreams in Newport, Rhode Island.
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