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Beef Stroganoff
This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe can be made in about 30 minutes, it's full of savory steak and mushrooms, and it's absolutely delicious. Feel free to serve over noodles, rice, polenta…you name it.
Since marrying a vegetarian, I've had tons of people ask how we "handle" meals together with different diets. Our answer?
Before we met, I was already cooking primarily plant-based meals for myself when eating at home, with the occasional splurge once a week or so on a dish that included meat. That rhythm has continued to be a good balance for me, and has continued to worked well even now as a couple. It's been great getting to introduce Barclay to so many of my vegetarian favorites (and having him as an extra-willing taste tester as I'm tinkering around with new recipes). Then on the nights when I get a craving for some meat, we'll do our own thing! I'll make it count with a dish that I really, really love (which likely means that bacon or steak will be involved). And Barc will happily revert to his bachelor days and make himself the world's largest green salad (his idea of a dream dinner). So far, it's been a pretty seamless transition for both of us, and a delicious win-win.
Anyway, this week on a chilly night, I was craving some cozy, creamy comfort food. So I ended up cooking a batch of this throwback beef stroganoff recipe for myself. And goodness, it was good.
I actually shared this one on the blog for the first time four years ago, but thought I would bump it back up to the top of the blog today with some updated photos and a step-by-step video. I've loved it for years because it's quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, it's lightened it up with a few modern updates, and it's always so comforting and delicious. Tons of our readers have also tried it and agreed.
I also actually have a vegetarian version of this recipe on the blog now — a mushroom stroganoff — if this happens to be a plant-based night in your home. But if you happen to fall in the steak-loving dinner camp, this homemade beef stroganoff recipe the one you've gotta try. 💛
Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe | 1-Minute Video
Beef Stroganoff Ingredients:
To make this easy beef stroganoff recipe, you will need:
- Mushrooms: I'm partial to baby bellas, but just about any variety (or combo) of mushrooms will work here. Halve or slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Steak: I recommend flank steak for this recipe, but any stir-fry-friendly cut will do.
- Sauce Ingredients: Butter, onion, garlic, white wine, beef broth, Worcestershire, flour and plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) are the classics here. Although if you prefer not to cook with wine, feel free to just add in a little extra beef broth instead.
- Egg Noodles: These are traditional for serving, but rice, quinoa, polenta, zoodles or any other kind of noodles would also be delicious.
- Garnishes: I love some chopped fresh parsley (or thyme, or chives) and lots and lots of freshly-cracked black pepper on my stroganoff.
How To Make Beef Stroganoff:
To make this recipe for beef stroganoff, simply…
- Sauté the steak. Begin by cooking the steak in a sauté pan until it is nice and browned. Transfer the cooked steak to a separate (clean) plate.
- Sauté the mushrooms, onion and garlic. In the same sauté pan, cook these until they are softened and ready to go.
- Deglaze the pan. Slowly add in the wine, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to lift up any of those delicious brown bits.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients, minus the Greek yogurt. Then stir and simmer until thickened.
- Finish the sauce. Then add in the Greek yogurt and steak, stir until combined and creamy, then….
- Serve! Over noodles or whatever sounds good, garnished with any of your desired toppings.
Beef Stroganoff Variations:
If you'd like to mix things up, I'm a big fan of adding in:
- extra veggies: any stir-fry-friendly veggies will do here!
- extra heat: if you'd like a tiny kick, try adding in some crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to your sauce
- different protein: if steak isn't your thing, this recipe is also delicious with chicken, pork or tofu
And again, if you are interested in a completely vegetarian version of this recipe, Barclay and I are big fans of this mushroom stroganoff recipe as well.
What To Serve With Beef Stroganoff:
I love serving this with:
- a big green salad, such as Our Family's Favorite Salad or this easy 5-Ingredient Arugula Salad
- a side of veggies, such as these Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Steamed Artichokes
- either a bold red bottle of wine, or a nice crisp white (both pair great with this one)
- and…maybe some fudgy brownies for dessert :)
Enjoy, everyone!
30-Minute Beef Stroganoff
Classic beef stroganoff is cooked with an amazing creamy mushroom sauce and served over egg noodles. And it all comes together in under 30 minutes!
- 1 pound wide egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, divided
- 1.5 pounds thinly-sliced steak (I used flank steak)
- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound sliced mushrooms (I used a mix of button and baby bella mushrooms)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or you can substitute in more beef broth)
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
- optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, extra black pepper
- Cook egg noodles al dente in boiling, generously-salted water according to package instructions. (For optimal timing, I recommend actually adding the egg noodles to the boiling water at the same time that the beef broth is added to the stroganoff.)
- Meanwhile, as your pasta water is coming to a boil, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan** over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer, seasoned with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, and let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to get a good sear. Flip the steak, and cook on the other side until browned, about another 3 minutes. Then remove steak from pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a separate plate. Set aside. (**If your pan is not big enough to fit all of the steak in a single layer, then add just 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook half of the steak. Then repeat with a second batch.**)
- Return pan to heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once it has melted, add the onions and saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, and stir to combine. Continue sauteing for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked and the onions are soft. Add the white wine, and deglaze the pan by using your cooking spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the mixture cook down for an additional 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, worcestershire sauce and flour until smooth. Pour the beef broth mixture into the pan, and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until combined, and then stir the cooked steak back in. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve over the egg noodles, garnished with parsley if desired.
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #gimmesomeoven. I'd love to see what you cook!


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President Obama shocked Americans today by announcing that he has joined the National Rifle Association.
Amid conservative anger over President Obamas proposals to ban assault weapons as part of a drastic overhaul of US gun control laws, the president said that he was going to join the NRA.
"I've always loved guns and I have a over twenty guns in my personal collection," the President reportedly said.
A White House aide showed WWN the President's gun collection:
Asked in a magazine interview whether he had ever fired a gun, Mr Obama said he fires a gun regularly.
"Up at Camp David, we shoot all the time," he reportedly said. "And I have a profound respect for the traditions of gun owners that trace back in this country for generations."
The announcement shocked both Republicans and Democrats. "I'm confused. I thought he was trying to ban guns," said Arizona Senator John McCain.
Democrats were angry. "This is a serious blow to our cause," said Senator Diane Feinstein, who introduced gun legislation in the house.
Wayne LaPierre, the President of the NRA, said he was proud to have President Obama as a member. "We are going to present him with a signed 9mm gun when he comes to our meeting in Las Vegas next month."
This man also welcomed President Obama to the NRA:
Mr Obama's plans for tighter firearms regulations were drawn up by Joe Biden, his vice-president. Vice President Biden said that he was against guns, until Barack Obama said he was for them. "I'm going to join the NRA as well," Biden told WWN.

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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices fell on Monday, pushing yields up from their lowest since late August, as optimistic comments from leading Democrats over the weekend about resolving the fiscal cliff gave U.S. stock futures some support. Yields on 10-year notes TMUBMUSD10Y, +1.85%, which move inversely to prices, rose 3 basis points to 1.61%. For the week, trading volatility may be heightened as bond markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and close early Friday, and little more negotiation is expected from Washington due to the holiday. "The week ahead offers a truncated session and more holidays for Congress than for you and I which translates to no progress on the overriding matter of the fiscal cliff debates," said bond strategists at CRT Capital Group. "Thus we expect more of the same exacerbated by the limited liquidity."
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Relief is on the way for drivers dodging potholes on Occidental Highway and Valley Road.
The route will be closed from M-52 to Sutton Road at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, for the Lenawee County Road Commission to begin an extensive hot-patching project, said operations manager Jason Schnaidt.
The road commission's DuraPatcher and two hot-patching trucks are to go to work filling holes on the badly deteriorated pavement while through traffic is detoured away from the work zone, said Schnaidt.
Sections of the five-mile route will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day throughout the week as patching work proceeds toward Tecumseh, he said.
"I think we'll be able to get it done in five days," he said.
Aging pavement on the busy route suffered serious damage over the winter. Cold-patch material provided a temporary fix, said Schnaidt, while the road commission waited for temperatures in the 50s to allow more permanent patching with hot asphalt material.
"It's still going to be a rough ride, but at least they won't be damaging their cars," Schnaidt said.
Funding for an estimated $1.3 million resurfacing project is expected to be available in 2015.
The hot-patching project was originally planned for mid-March, but lingering cold delayed the work. Schnaidt said the road commission ordered 9,000 gallons of asphalt emulsion on Thursday for delivery in time to be used Monday morning. The entire 9,000 gallons could be used on the Occidental Highway route, he said.
Once that patching project is finished, he said, the three hot-patching crews will be dispersed to begin fixing holes on paved roads around the county. Matthews Highway near Tecumseh and Country Club Road in Adrian Township are among those with pothole problems, he said.
Potholes problems could worsen as the thawing process continues. Roads have been thawing very gradually in the past few weeks, he said. Seasonal weight and speed restrictions for trucks went into effect on county roads on March 7. A formula based on daily temperatures indicates the restrictions may have to remain in place until the end of April, he said.
The slow melt has helped avoid localized road flooding that was expected this month due to the amount of snow and ice. No roads are currently closed due to high water, said Schnaidt.
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Relief is on the way for drivers dodging potholes on Occidental Highway and Valley Road.


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George Soros's Open Society Foundation has long been a proponent of the rights of "sex workers." But the group was unhappy that the United States didn't welcome them with open arms to the 19th International AIDS Conference.
The Washington Post mentioned the travel ban on sex workers in a negative light on July 19, in line with these sentiments. The Post finished up its story on the 19th International AIDS Conference with a shout out to "the situation of sex workers and intravenous drug users – two populations that have a high incidence of HIV transmission and who still face restrictions on entering the United States."
The conference, which opened on July 22 with a march through downtown D.C., is being attended by many HIV positive from foreign nations, thanks to a 2-year-old repeal of the ban on HIV positive tourists. The ban on prostitutes and drug users, however, is still in effect. Soros's Open Society Foundation faulted the United States government for not easing the ban on both of these groups, claiming that they were key participants in previous AIDS conferences held elsewhere in the world.
Open Society Deputy Director Jonathan Cohen wrote on July 9 that "Drug users and sex workers represent the majority of people living with HIV in many countries, and are among the most at-risk of infection everywhere. The irony of allowing people living with HIV to the conference while refusing those likeliest to be – or become – infected has not been lost on everyone.
Toward the end of the 2010 International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Indian activist Meena Seshu called for a boycott of AIDS 2012, making the self-evident point that it was unethical 31 years into the AIDS epidemic to discuss matters of AIDS policy in the absence of those most affected. But the response was muted."
Soros has long been a proponent of decriminalizing of prostitution, which he refers to by its more politically correct moniker "sex work," around the world. Open Society has voiced its wish for the American government to repeal its restrictions on both prostitution and human trafficking, even claiming that the legalization of prostitution is the best way to combat AIDS. The foundation's website tells the sex worker side of the story, even complaining that they have their condoms taken away by police.
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Situated in Ambleside, this golf cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Grasmere Garden Village, St Oswald's Church and Helm Crag. Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage are also within 15 minutes.
Along with an arcade/games room, this cottage has a garden and free self-parking.
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This cottage features an arcade/games room and a garden. Complimentary self-parking is available on-site.
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Q: Just finished scarfing down a plate of nachos and was promptly hit with a case of the hiccups. I'm wondering, why is it that when I eat fast, I often hiccup? What are hiccups anyway? And while we're on the subject, got any tips on how to get rid of them?
A: Well, first let's talk about what hiccups actually are. Even though it may not seem like it when that attractive noise emits from your throat, hiccups actually start with your diaphragm, the muscle right below your chest, that contracts and expands as your breathe. A hiccup emerges when your diaphragm contracts jerkily instead of smoothly (like it's supposed to), causing a sudden intake of breath that is stopped when your vocal cords snap shut, causing that characteristic "hic!" noise.
So what causes your diaphragm to get all jumpy in the first place? Hiccups often occur when you eat too fast and you swallow extra air (as in your case), drink carbonated drinks, or just eat too much. All of these things can irritate your diaphragm, causing it to go into a spasm.
Usually, most cases of the hiccups resolve themselves in a few minutes or at most, a few hours (fun, fun). Though rare, prolonged hiccups lasting for days could be a sign of a more serious medical condition, so talk to your doctor. (Remember that episode of "Grey's Anatomy" where Lexie's mom came in with hiccups that wouldn't go away and then, later that episode, she died? It makes me shudder when I think about it. I think doctor shows must research absolute worst case scenarios of every medical condition in order to make good television. Don't even get me started on "House.")
For those occasional hiccups that are more annoying than alarming, I've got a few tricks for you to try.
The first batch of hiccup cures aim to bring more carbon dioxide into your blood, which in turn helps relax your diaphragm. These include holding your breath for as long as you can, breathing into a paper bag for a short period of time, or quickly drinking a glass of water.
The other remedies? Well, I'm not sure if there's any clinical research that supports their use, but I know more than a few people who swear by them. They include things like drinking water while upside down (not sure how you're supposed to do this one), eating a teaspoon of sugar, and having someone scare the pants off you.
If you've ever been to a dinner party where someone's gotten the hiccups, I'm sure you've heard of a wacky remedy yourself. The fun begins when you can get the person to actually do something ridiculous ("Now, pick your right leg up, hold your hands over your head, and squawk like a chicken while jumping up and down — I swear, it works!"). Which reminds me of one of my favorite kids' poems by Shel Silverstein, called "Hiccup Cure," which I'll leave you with:
Want to cure your hiccups quick?
Stick out your tongue and bite your lip.
Hold your breath and shake one hip.
Pull back your left foot and kick up.
Now, you see, we've cured your hiccup.
Nothing much to it — don't you feel swell?
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One of the primary objectives of the aviation research team at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt; DLR) is to make flying quieter and to reduce its environmental impact. DLR came a step closer to this goal with the culmination of the FAGI (Future Air Ground Integration) project. In the future, a modified flight approach procedure with improved environmental credentials should help cut noise levels and save fuel.
A noise reduction of between three and five decibels and fuel savings of up to 500 kilograms per landing can be achieved, provided that pilots have access to an environment-friendly approach path during landing. In approaches of this kind, known as CDAs (Continuous Descent Approaches), the aircraft descends continuously - much like a glider – from its cruising altitude to final approach without interrupting its descent profile or applying more thrust. The pilot leaves the engines idle throughout the descent and only increases thrust slightly just before landing so that landing can be aborted if necessary. "This procedure demands a lot from the aircraft's systems because it must take important parameters such as flight pattern, altitude, airspeed and weather conditions into account," explains Alexander Kuenz, Project Manager at DLR's Institute of Flight Guidance in Braunschweig.
CDAs are most efficient when the initial planning of arrival times is undisturbed from additional air traffic controllers' directions during the whole descent. Thus, full benefit in reduced fuel consumption and noise emissions can be achieved. Without instructions from air traffic control, separation of inbound aircraft is simply not possible during peak times. This is why these more environment-friendly landing paths are only followed at busy airports during off-peak times, for instance, late at night.
FAGI supports environment-friendly approach even at peak times
In the FAGI project, researchers at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance in Braunschweig have been developing a concept which will simplify the work of air traffic controllers and will enable aircraft to take environment-friendly approach paths even at peak times. Aircraft with modern 4D equipment (three spatial dimensions plus time) are able to execute a CDA without the need of air traffic controllers to stack inbound aircraft on direct approaches. Instead, the precise arrival time is agreed with the air traffic controller prior to commencement of the CDA and the aircraft executes the agreed approach without further consultation. The air traffic controllers may then focus on the aircraft that are not 4D-capable and stack CDA approaches and final approaches accordingly. Highly developed assistance systems support them in this task. Planning is handled by a new kind of flight approach manager developed as part of the FAGI project. This system continuously analyses the situation in 4D and makes proposals for the optimum way to manage air traffic. During the entire approach, CDA aircraft do not receive any further instructions from air traffic control, leaving them free to fly in their optimum profile.
Landing procedures of this kind depend firstly on precise and reliable navigation of the aircraft; this capability was verified during the project with a series of test flights. Interdisciplinary collaboration between the DLR Institutes of Flight Guidance and Communication and Navigation has examined the 4D management capability of the air traffic controller employed, in conjunction with ultra-precise modern satellite navigation systems.
Simulation test of the system
The entire system was tested and evaluated during simulations with eight certified air traffic controllers from three countries in the course of a comprehensive simulation campaign. At DLR's facilities in Braunschweig, over the course of a one-hour trial, the entire volume of inbound aircraft to a passenger airport was simulated using a mix of conventional and CDA-capable aircraft. This trial employed the Future Aeronautical Communications Traffic Simulator (FACTS) data link simulator – a project of the DLR Institute of Communication and Navigation in Oberpfaffenhofen. The objective of FACTS was to implement a simulation system for radio communication in the aviation sector. When it comes to air traffic safety, radio communication has an important role to play. To assure a realistic scenario for the radio transmission of 4D data – for example, the scheduled arrival time, between pilot and air traffic controller – the FACTS radio simulation was incorporated in the FAGI simulation environment. This made it possible to investigate whether the performance of the radio system was adequate to facilitate the procedures developed in FAGI.
"The assistance systems and the concept were well-received by the air traffic controllers, who found them helpful and easy-to-use. FAGI demonstrated that, if you have modern technology on board the aircraft and on the ground that is able to communicate effectively, landing can be accomplished quietly and with much less environmental impact, even at times of heavy air traffic," states Project Manager Kuenz. Now, at a time of rising air traffic volumes, the successful conclusion of FAGI is an important step towards the future of air travel.


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This module allow you have process for Consignment business and Second-hand shops.
Consignment Business Process / Second-hand shops
The tool to calculate stock demand trends and make prediction for future demand statistically
Stock Demand Trends and Forecast
Customer Access Management For Sales Persons. Share all sale records of particular customer with selected sales persons.
Customer and Related Sales Records Access Management
This module allow your employees/users to create Internal Requisitions.
Product/Material Internal Requisitions by Employees/Users
The module allows you to process Pickings by barcode scanner via special page /barcode/web (the same as it was in odoo 8.0)
Barcode scanner support for Stock Picking
Prices, taxes, pricelists, etc. in stock pickings (shipment / delivery)
Stock Picking Valued
odoo app Print Stock Ledger report with Product Incoming, Outgoing with PO, Sale Date & Reference
Stock Ledger Report (PDF/XLS)
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Department of Health and Human Services
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5100 Paint Branch Pkwy, HFS-607
November 9, 2005
ComCore 21 Corp.
2169 NW 140 Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Ref. HealthCore21
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is to advise you that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed your website at the Internet address www.healthcore21.com and has determined that the product Soy Isoflavone Extract 40% (250mg) is promoted for conditions that cause the product to be a drug under section 201(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 USC 321(g)(1)(B)]. The therapeutic claims on your website establish that the product is a drug because it is intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. The marketing of this product with these claims violates the Act.
Examples of some of the claims observed on your website include:
- "Soy Isoflavones may reduce … cancer … risk."
Furthermore, your product is not generally recognized as safe and effective for the above referenced conditions and therefore, the product is also a "new drug" under section 201(p) of the Act [21 USC 321(p)]. New drugs may not be legally marketed in the U.S. without prior approval from FDA as described in section 505(a) of the Act [21 USC 355(a)]. FDA approves a new drug on the basis of scientific data submitted by a drug sponsor to demonstrate that the drug is safe and effective. Your Soy Isoflavone Extract 40% (250mg) is also misbranded within the meaning of section 502(f)(1) of the Act, in that the labeling for this drug fails to bear adequate directions for use [21 USC 352(f)(1)].
This letter is not an all-inclusive review of your website and the products that your firm markets. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products marketed by your firm comply with the Act and its implementing regulations. The Act authorizes injunctions against manufacturers and distributors of illegal products and seizure of such products [21 USC 332 and 334]. You should take prompt action to correct the violations identified in this letter and any other violations of the Act. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action without further notice.
Furthermore, you should be aware that laws enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) govern claims made in advertising, including print, broadcast, websites, and other electronic media. The FTC Act, 15 USC 41 et seq., prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices, including false and unsubstantiated advertising claims. It is against the law to make health claims without substantiation or to overstate the health benefits of the products you promote. Be aware that product claims can be communicated to consumers in a variety of ways, including product name, website name, product testimonials, endorsements, or use of metatags.
Please advise this office, in writing, within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of this letter, as to the specific steps you have taken to correct the violations noted above and to assure that similar violations do not occur. If corrective actions cannot be completed within fifteen working days, state the reason for the delay and the time within which the corrections will be completed.
Your reply should be addressed to Quyen Tien, Compliance Officer, at the above letterhead address.
Joseph R. Baca
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Shoes | Nicholas Kirkwood
The Other Reason to Drool Over the VS Fashion Show: Nicholas Kirkwood's Shoes
The Other Reason to Drool Over the VS Fashion Show: Nicholas Kirkwood's Shoes
Most people who watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show are not looking at the models' feet. But if they did, they would see some pretty fancy footwork — and we're not referring to dance moves.
Case in point: this year's show, which filmed Wednesday in New York, featured dozens of gorgeous shoes made specifically for the occasion by Nicholas Kirkwood. With details like gold embroidery (on the over-the-knee boots Adriana Lima wore to open the show) or suede leaves attached to vine-like ankle straps (on the heels Karlie Kloss wore for the final segment), each style was made to coordinate with one of the show's six themes — Circus, Dangerous Liaisons, Silver Screen, Calendar Girls, Toy Pink, and Angels in Bloom — and each provided a welcome dose of wearability to the show's otherwise outrageous costumes.
Sadly, most of these beauties will never be available in stores, but you can get an up-close peek at them right here.
Photos courtesy of Nicholas Kirkwood


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Our annual summer car show will bring a wonderful collection of classic cars from 1955 – 1991, with some exhibitors dressing up in the period costumes to add to the atmosphere. Also enjoy our steam days with our resident steam trains riding the railway around the site.
With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, there is so much to discover, learn and have fun at Amberley Museum. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. Exhibits include our communications building, electricity hall, working printshop, and the lime kilns which date back to when the site was a working chalk quarry. The Museum is also home to traditional crafts people such as the wheelwrights and blacksmith. You can also take a ride on the narrow gauge railway and historic buses to explore around the museum.
We have our own on-site café serving hot and cold food, and picnic areas around the site. The Museum is accessibility friendly and dogs are also welcome on site but must be kept on a lead at all times. We have been awarded the Kennel Club 'Best Dog Friendly Attraction Award' for Days Out 2016.


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You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
The following commands can be used in scripts that automate the process of initializing a multi-master replica.
Use the insync tool to ensure that the replica has converged with all other masters.
Replicas are in sync if the delay between modifications on all servers is zero or if the replica has never had any changes to replicate (delay of -1). For more information, see the insync(1) man page.
Begin accepting updates.
$ dsconf set-suffix-prop -h host -p port suffix-DN repl-accept-client-update-enabled:on
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TI009 – Timing 009 – Diagonal Arrow Trend Timeline
These arrow frameworks show start and end points for a task or effort. Use these arrows when specific activity dates are not necessary or unimportant, although tick marks and measurement increments can be added (combine with series TO006 axes). These frameworks can also be used in place of a list of numbered/sequential items (or lists if you use the split arrows as in the example to the right).
This type of timing arrow isn't used very often because it takes a bit of effort to draw the starting point of the diagonal arrows so that they meet the axes correctly and don't hang over (as they do when using the arrow tool in PowerPoint).
Two framework versions in this series include leader lines. The example shows leader lines with a "ball" at the end (which can be created by formatting the line in PowerPoint). This type of chart requires leader lines. Be sure to decide on the look you want and stay with it for the sake of consistency. Also, choose a color for the leader lines that is prominent enough to do the job but does not compete with the primary information on the chart. Refer to the tutorial for specific formatting and animation techniques.
Key search words: trend, timeline, activities, start, completion, activity, events, milestones, direction, action items, directives, start and finish, flow, uptrend, downtrend
The background used in the example for this series is courtesy of ppted.com.
Visit http://www.ppted.com to view their library of backgrounds.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sports News
Warriors whip Knicks 92-63 behind Curry, Lee
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[March 12, 2013]
OAKLAND, Calif.
(AP) -- By the time Mark Jackson walked off the floor and into the Golden State Warriors' locker room late Monday night, the coach already had a text message from his mother, Marie, who watched her son's win against the Knicks on national television from the family's New York home.
"Way to get them back," she wrote.
From the Bay Area to the Big Apple, Jackson's new team sure sent a message.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points, David Lee had 21 and the Warriors routed the Knicks 92-63 on Monday night for their most lopsided win of the season.
It was the best defensive performance for the franchise since the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Milwaukee Hawks 69-63 on Dec. 28, 1953.
"That's a heck of a defensive night," Jackson said. "It takes a combination of great defense and, at times, bad offense. I wish we could take all the credit."
Almost two weeks after his 54-point masterpiece at Madison Square Garden, Curry shared the spotlight with his co-captain in front of a sellout crowd announced at 19,596. He was 4 for 7 from 3-point range, while Lee finished with 10 rebounds and eight assists after helping the Warriors go ahead by 27 points in the third quarter.
"It didn't matter how we won. We just needed a win," Curry said after Golden State snapped a two-game skid. "This was an important win for us. I'm glad we got the win, especially with the way it ended last time in New York."
Carmelo Anthony had 14 points and 10 rebounds after missing New York's previous three games because of a nagging right knee, and J.R. Smith scored nine points before he was ejected in the third quarter for a flagrant foul. Anthony was 4 for 15 from the floor as the Knicks shot 27 percent in the opener of a five-game West Coast trip.
It was the lowest scoring output for the Knicks this season. It also was the lowest shooting percentage of the season for any NBA team, according to the Warriors.
"This is definitely not the way you want to start a road trip," said Knicks center Tyson Chandler, who had four points and eight rebounds.
New York withstood Curry's career high in points in that memorable 109-105 win over the Warriors on Feb. 27. Curry received some help for the rematch
-- from a familiar Knicks face.
Lee served a one-game suspension during that game in New York for his role in a scrum against Indiana and also missed Saturday's loss against Milwaukee because of a bruised right knee. He wore a white wrap around the knee against his former team but showed no major limitations.
Curry made his first three 3-pointers and had 11 points in the first 6:14 of the game. He helped the Warriors take a 23-14 lead that incensed Knicks coach Mike Woodson.
"Our pace was way out in left field somewhere," Woodson said.
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After scoring only four points in the first quarter of his 54-point performance, Curry appeared on his way to another big night. New York briefly began trapping Curry off pick-and-rolls, and everybody from Anthony to Chandler chased the diminutive guard all over the perimeter.
Curry still confused the Knicks more often than not, getting them to switch or go underneath screens for no apparent reason. He missed his last two shots in the quarter before coming on strong again in the second, hitting a pull-up 3 over Raymond Felton and finding Klay Thompson for another 3 during a 23-7 run that put the Warriors ahead 49-32.
Curry, Thompson (23 points) and Lee outscored New York by themselves. And Curry and Thompson had almost as many made field goals (nine apiece) as the Knicks had as a team (20).
"We just needed a win, period," Lee said. "Not because we'd lost two in a row, just because at this point, every game becomes really important."
New York struggled in large part because its leading scorer did, too.
Anthony opened the game 2 of 10 from the floor and showed little of his usual burst or bruising style. He also took several contested or difficult jumpers, especially once the Warriors took control.
Anthony said his knee is not causing pain, just "irritation."
"I didn't really know how it was going to respond," he said. "It was just nagging, just agitating at this point. The stiffness is still back there so it's just a matter of time and seeing what happens over time."
With Curry commanding so much of the attention, Lee led the way in the third quarter. He had a putback layup and a fast-break dunk during a 17-3 spurt that put the game away.
Smith, who started the second half, capped Golden State's run with a flagrant-2 foul for coming down hard with two hands on Harrison Barnes' layup attempt, swiping the rookie's head. Barnes made 1 of 2 free throws, and Thompson hit another jumper that gave Golden State a 67-40 lead.
Smith protested the video review by lead official Joe Crawford, then jogged off the court as Warriors fans peppered him with jeers. A few minutes later, Woodson pulled Anthony out, though he returned for a few minutes midway through the fourth with New York down 20.
NOTES: Golden State's most lopsided win of the season was a 115-93 victory at Atlanta on Dec. 15. ... The Knicks announced that Amare Stoudemire had surgery on his right knee. He's expected to miss six weeks. ... Knicks reserve F Rasheed Wallace traveled with the team and will do his rehabilitation on the road. Wallace walked around the arena on crutches. Woodson said Wallace is still trying to return in the playoffs.
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Vendor Payment Portal
The GSA Vendor Payment Portal is operated by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to provide invoice processing options, payment status and other critical payment information for GSA's vendors, contracting officers, service and staff offices.
The Vendor Payment Portal supplements the customer service offices in Kansas City, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas by providing a unified web page to obtain needed support. The customer service offices provide for real-time phone and email assistance. The contact information for these customer service offices can be found on the Vendor Payment Portal.


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This routine starts with a transposition between a regular card and a blank card, but ends with a finish that those who have seen it describe as 'NOT POSSIBLE!' A card with a HOLE changes place with a blank card!
Trick comes complete with necessary cars and illustrated instructions.
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Findamasseur.com is a gay massage internet directory for those individuals interested in locating m4m massage therapists. We are NOT personally affiliated with any of the masseurs listed on this website or their work. We do not support any illegal activities or practices and each person is responsible for their own licensing, certifications and insurances, for whichever areas they provide these services (as required by law).
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We create an automatic red flag file for those receiving any unfavorable reviews and do a monthly sweep. Everyone is respectfully notified (both the client and masseur). After three negative reviews, the listing will go into arbitration and we follow through with action. This gives him a chance to explain any former complaints. Then it is decided whether or not to post ALL (good and bad) reviews from then on. One negating review DOES NOT always reflect the masseur's work as a whole although it is IMPORTANT to us that we screen out those who would not be a good asset for FAM.
This is only fair to clients to make sure their bad experience doesn't happen to someone else. We are not there to protect either party* and we won't make that our position, yet we stand our ground to create certain rules. Reviews are a great marketing tool and NO ONE should take its resourcefulness for granted. If you should ever need a good recommendation, we will be more than happy to screen in advance for you. FAM wants only the best for our clients and masseurs. Thank you for your understanding.


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Probability and statistics
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The revision of this well-respected text presents a balanced approach of the classical and Bayesian methods and now includes a new chapter on simulation (including Markov chain Monte Carlo and the Bootstrap), expanded coverage of residual analysis in linear models, and more examples using real data. Probability Statistics was written for a one or two semester probability and statistics course offered primarily at four-year institutions and taken mostly by sophomore and junior level students, majoring in mathematics or statistics. Calculus is a prerequisite, and a familiarity with the concepts and elementary properties of vectors and matrices is a plus. Introduction to Probability; Conditional Probability; Random Variables and Distribution; Expectation; Special Distributions; Estimation; Sampling Distributions of Estimators; Testing Hypotheses; Categorical Data and Nonparametric Methods; Linear Statistical Models; Simulation For all readers interested in probability and statistics.
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History of the Battle Dress
History of the Battle Dress infographic from Pioneer Military Loans covers 238 years of battle dress for the military.
As the Army soldiers on into its 238th year, we celebrate the service of our troops whose tours of duty have been as diverse as the men and women sacrificing their lives in honor of defending ours. Fighting for enduring freedom requires that Soldiers –and their dress—be both dynamic and sustainable, guarding themselves and our country. While you may be most familiar with America's hard-fought battles, let us acquaint you with the uniforms worn into them.
Battle Dress Uniforms have been tailored to fit the varying elements and environments for well over 200 years. As combat situations change, so do the weapons and gear carried by the Army Soldier. The info graphic below illustrates the BDU's most major alterations from the Calvary Days to Operation Iraqi Freedom. And from their boots on the ground to the caps and helmets that protect their heads, you'll note the evolving details that have served Soldiers well… then and now.
This is a good side-by-side before-and-after comparison infographic. Simple design without too much information. It's a very quick read for the audience and easy to share.
The design should include the URL to the infographic landing page so readers can find the original on sites where they don't link back to the Pioneer Military Loans site.
Thanks to Jake for sending in the link!


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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
May is the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. For those who aren't familiar, the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in May commemorates two major United States events in the Asian American and Pacific Islander history –The first group of Japanese immigrants arrived in America on May 7, 1843 and the transcontinental railroad (thanks to the labor of many Chinese immigrants) was completed on May 10, 1869. The month of May–to celebrate the Asian-Pacific American traditions, culture, and history–was officially designated by the Congress in the 1990s.
It is June and although this seems a little belated, technically speaking, every month or day for the matter should be a celebration of whatever your heart desires–whether it is your family and friends, your culture, your favorite band… you name it! For Cisco, everyday is a day of inclusion and diversity, and it is evident in Cisco's extensive efforts in supporting more than 10 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participation and sponsor for world-wide inclusion and diversity events, and so much more.
At the Cisco Asian Affinity Network's (CAAN) Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration event on June 6, 2012, I learned that Cisco is recognized by Asia Society as a finalist in three different categories for the 2012 Diversity Leadership Forum Awards: (1) Best Company for Asian Pacific Americans to Develop Workforce Skills, (2) Best Company for Promotion into Senior Leadership, and (3) Best Company for Support of the Asian Pacific American Community.
CAAN's event kickstarted with a brief welcome speech from Ed Hoy, the CAAN Cultural Events Track Lead and a Director at Cisco, who provided a brief overview of CAAN's mission and goals. CAAN is a 1200+ ERG (San Jose based but open to Cisco employees worldwide) that "focuses on developing talent and leadership, connecting the Cisco Asian community with opportunities, and inspiring members to get involved in community outreach."
More than 30 people were in attendance for the celebration event. As part of the fun & games portion of the event, attendees were asked to brake out into five separate teams for a trivia contest. Teams were tested on their knowledge of famous Asian movies, Asian landmarks, popular Asian dishes, and well-known Asians who have made a difference in arts and literature, the movie industry, and the fashion world. I learned a thing or two (or maybe 10+ different things) after the contest and figured I will need to brush up on my knowledge a bit more.
The event ended with a brief overview of CAAN's seven tracks: (1) Professional & Leadership Development, (2) Business Development, (3) Community Services, (4) Partnerships & Associations, (5) Cultural Events, (6) Communications, and (7) Members Engagement, Recruiting, and Organizational Evolution.
The Business Development team mentioned that there is opportunity for any Cisco employees who speak an Asian language to volunteer to give Executive Briefing Center (EBC) tours (please leave a comment with your email address if interested). Any business partners who need an EBC tour or Cisco product demo in an Asian native language can also feel free to reach out to our Business Development team (please also leave a comment if interested).
Lastly, the Professional & Leadership Development team will be hosting one of CAAN's more popular roundtable events, "The Art of Taking Risks," where executives from major companies will discuss how taking calculated risks in your career will aid in your professional and personal development. This will take place on June 26, 1-3pm Pacific Time in San Jose, Building O, Chess Conference Room. WebEx will be available to those who can't attend in person.
I'll be there on June 26. Hope to see you there!
By the way, check out and join the CAAN internal community page if you're a Cisco employee.
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Greg, age 40, first came to see us for homeopathic treatment two years ago. "I have blood sugar problems (3). I had two grand mal seizures in 1989 and 1990. I've been on Dilantin 100 mg tid since my second seizure. During the first few months after starting Dilantin, my right foot started to drag. That lasted eight months. I also had some slurred speech. My blood sugar has been up and down ever since I started the Dilantin. It's been really bad during the past six months. I've been on a hypoglycemic diet, but it hasn't helped much. It's possible I've had this my whole life. When I was younger, I became easily wound up. I'd lose my temper for unexpected reasons. It would blow over in a minute or two. As a teenager, I'd eat pancakes Saturday morning then go back to sleep for three hours. I worked in Indonesia for 15 years teaching sports to teenagers. I came here when the job possibilities there ended.
I experience a lot of nervousness (2). If I eat any sugar, I feel grumpy 30 minutes later, then a loss of energy (3). I can feel my heart react to food or lack of food (2). It's a battle to keep on an even keel (3).
I have mood swings (3) in which I fall apart (3) and can't think clearly (2). I think everything's going bad (3). Sometimes I an cry when I feel this way.
I'm up and down (3).
The nervousness is present most of the time (2). If I don't take Chromium, I can't calm down at all. [We noticed that Greg's answers were a bit disjointed.] I feel hectic (3), stressed (3), short-tempered (2). I've had a reputation as a friendly, upbeat person with a temper (2). I get very wound up (3). It's a struggle to control my franticness.
The fear snowballs. A lot of it has to do with a relationship which I've been in on and off over the past couple of years. What am I doing in Seattle? Where am I going to live? I have imagined stresses (3).
In 1987-8 I noticed about 20 episodes of being unable to speak. It happened once a month for two to three months. Jogging made it worse. It even happened once while I was in a raft giving instructions. I couldn't get any clear words to come out. My first grand mal seizure resulted in a hospitalization for six days. I fractured one of my upper vertebrae when I fell. My back was sore for six months afterwards. I would get cold, wet, tingling spots in the middle of my back.
I moved to Seattle in 1990 to be with my girlfriend, although there were no specific plans for the relationship. I didn't get much sleep as I was preparing to leave Indonesia. I arrived in Seattle the day before the huge snowstorm. We were without power for six days. I ate a huge Christmas dinner and a lot of chocolate chip cookies. Then I had another episode of aphasia and another grand mal seizure.
My relationship was up and down. I did odd jobs. Then I started to notice real blood sugar problems. [Greg apologized here for skipping around.] I would become lethargic after eating. I passed out for two to three hours. I ate a high sugar diet without realizing it. I became depressed, up and down, cried. I decided to move to Montana. [Greg's eyes darted around the room as he spoke.] I'm working now doing deliveries. It's very hectic. Definitely a job I shouldn't do. I have to work twelve hours a day because I commute. I have to calm myself down before stressful situations like work.


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A 65-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations linked to Jimmy Savile and others.
The man was arrested at an address in south London this morning on suspicion of sexual offences and is now in police custody.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "He falls under the strand of the investigation we have termed 'others'. We are not prepared to discuss the matter further."
The allegations related to today's arrest are not directly linked to Savile.
Scotland Yard is leading a national investigation, called Operation Yewtree, into allegations against disgraced television presenter Savile and a number of other high-profile figures.
They have separated the inquiry into three strands: claims against Savile, those involving Savile and others, and those involving others.
Most of the allegations relating to "others" have been made against people associated with the entertainment industry, including ex-glam rocker Gary Glitter and comedian Freddie Starr.
So far, some 589 people have come forward with information relating to the scandal, with 450 of them alleging they were sexually abused by former Top of the Pops presenter Savile. Of those making complaints about the late DJ, 73% were children at the time of the offences.
A report released last month revealed that Savile's victims included an eight-year-old boy and children who were seriously ill.
Branded one of the UK's most prolific known sexual predators, Savile now has 214 criminal offences recorded against his name, including 34 rapes.


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The first African American to head any men's team at Texas is excited to build on the tradition of former football coach Mack Brown.
AUSTIN – From grocery stores to coffeehouses to neighborhood pubs, the buzz across Austin the past few days was dominated by Charlie Strong.
The crowds at Cain & Abel – a popular student hangout a few blocks from campus – were thin, since classes don't start until next week. But talk among patrons and workers was about Texas' new head coach.
"Everybody's pretty excited," bartender Madeline Wright said. "Everybody loves (former Texas head coach) Mack Brown. But we're ready to win some games. His time was done."
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Strong takes over a football team that had declined precipitously the past few years but one that is part of the wealthiest athletic program in the country, with sky-high budgets – and expectations. Previously, he worked as an assistant coach at Florida, Texas and Notre Dame under successful coaches such as Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Lou Holtz and landed his first head coaching job with Louisville four years ago.
Strong could handle the increased politics at Texas and scrutiny by media and fans – the stadium holds more than 100,000 seated fans each game day – by doing what he's done the past few years at Louisville, said Bucky Godbolt, a former Texas running backs coach and current Austin radio personality.
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"All he has to do is win football games," Godbolt said. "Nothing else matters."
Strong said that is exactly what he intends to do.
As he helped usher in a new era for the legendary football program, Strong promised to recruit hard, coach tough and "put Texas back on the national stage" with championships.
In his first press conference as the replacement for Mack Brown, Strong on Monday displayed his tell-tale toughness and confidence, saying he will tap into Texas' prolific high school football circuit for recruits and bring mental and physical toughness to a program that has been on a recent skid.
The first African American to head any men's team at Texas also paid tribute to Brown, who led the team the past 16 years and to one national championship.
"I want to continue the tradition he's built here," Strong, 53, said. "We will recruit with fire and we'll recruit with passion. We're devoted to making Austin the capital of college football, as well as the state capital."
Strong spoke in the 9th floor Centennial Room at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, which was crowded with media, boosters, university officials and past coaches.
University President Bill Powers said Strong won out over several other candidates by his success on the field, leading Louisville to a 23-3 record and two bowl victories the past two years, but for also lifting that football program's graduation rate.
"It really is a wonderful day for the University of Texas," Powers said.
Texas officials began looking at a list of around 30 candidates and pared it down to a handful over the past few weeks, athletic director Steve Patterson said. "He's a confident football coach and a good father," Patterson said of Strong. "Toughness was also an important factor."
Patterson also confirmed that Strong will earn "about" $5 million a year for five years and that Texas will be paying his $4.375 million buyout to Louisville.
Strong's hiring also symbolizes a historic milestone for Texas by making him the first black head coach of any men's team in school history. But Strong's appointment will be largely symbolic if it is not paired with real changes at the university, such as recruiting more African American non-student athletes, said Ben Carrington, a Texas sociology professor and member of the Men's Athletic Council.
"This marks a significant shift taking place at the university and in the state of Texas," Carrington said. "It's just a shame it took four decades to take place."
At the press conference, Strong said he will recruit hard within Texas' borders and instill a culture of mental and physical toughness into his players – all within the rules of the game.
"At end of the day, it's all about winning," Strong said. "It's about developing young people, and it's about doing it the right way."
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LITTLE CREEK, VA -- A soon-to-be-deployed Navy SEAL team from the East Coast participated in a Commodore's Cup Fitness Competition on Aug. 21 at the Naval Amphibious Base in Little Creek, VA.
The Commodore's Cup is an Olympic-style competition designed to reinforce the Navy's culture of fitness and boost healthy competition among participants.
The event was hosted by the staff of Naval Special Warfare Group 2 (NSWG2) Human Performance Program (HPP) to gauge the fitness levels of Navy SEALs.
"The competition was designed to develop inter-team competition and determine who is excelling in fitness in our SEAL teams," Dallas Wood, the HPP program manager for NSWG 2, told military reporters. "The HPP offers a goal-oriented, holistic approach to fitness for the operators. We also offer individual help, testing and nutritional support."
The SEALs competed in several events, including a sandbag throw, a maximum bench press contest, a 5-kilometer run, a one-mile swim and a pull-up competition that challenged athletes to do as many pull-ups as possible wearing a 25-pound weight.
Several other East Coast SEAL teams are planning upcoming Commodore's Cup competitions, schedules permitting, Wood said.
"We will test each team individually and compare their average scores to see which SEAL team has the best performance standards," Wood said. "This is a good measure of their readiness. Fitness, to the Navy SEAL operator, is the most important part of their training. Their success in everything comes from their fitness."


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The car crawled up the shaded narrow road, the sun finding tiny fissures between the foliage and thin fingers of luminescence scorched small spots on the grass verge. As I progressed, something glinting just ahead caught my eye. I pulled the car onto the verge and alighted. Walking towards the source, I was amazed to see an intricately carved wooden box beside an ancient oak; the sun catching the metal latch and hinges. I felt strangely drawn to it and crouched down, running my fingers lightly over the carvings.
Curiosity drove me on; without hesitation, I flipped the latch and flung open the lid. Inside was a slightly smaller yet identical box. I opened that to find another identical box. It was like having a set of Russian dolls! I opened the third, fourth and fifth, finding what appeared to be a large egg inside. I pulled the decorated egg from the velvet lining, noticing it had a join around the middle and two arrows, one on each half.
Holding the bottom half steady, I twisted the top until the arrows lined up and almost dropped it in shock when the top flipped open and a white mist swirled out and took shape before me. Within thirty seconds a small man stood in front of me, only he wasn't quite solid. I jumped back in astonishment; the creature chuckled at me in a deeper voice than should have been possible from someone so little.
"H-h-hi," I spluttered.
"Hello, miss. What do you desire?" said the deep voice.
"Who are y-you?"
"My name is Egbert and I'm going to grant you a wish," he said.
"Is this a joke?" my already stretched nerves grated.
"Oh no, miss, it's no yolk," he started to fall about laughing, "yolk, Eg-bert, get it?"
"Very funny!" I said with a sarcastic tone.
"Eggs-actly!" he called, doubling up, "you're one amusing chick."
I paused. Time to play along?
"Okay, old cock. Two can eggs-el at that game," I giggled. He pursed his lips in displeasure.
"Eggs-iting! I'm not eggs-aggerating – I really want to grant your wish," he countered.
"You are eggs-ceedingly annoying, do you know that?" I smirked.
He frowned. "That's a tad eggs-cessive isn't it?" a hurt tone in his voice.
"It's so exhausting listening to you. What's your fascination with eggs anyway?"
"Eggs-hausting? Ha, another good one. Anyway, why wouldn't I love eggs? I live in one!" he grinned.
I shook my head; he was driving me crazy. "You need an exorcism – I'm sure you're possessed."
"Hahaha! Eggs-orcism? You get funnier by the second. I'm an eggs-pert at this and I'm still waiting for an eggs-otic wish from you!" he challenged.
"Can it!" I commanded.
"Sure," he mumbled. "Do you want some eggs-amples?" now chuckling.
"You're so exasperating!" I cried.
"Eggs-asperating? Love it! That's eggs-ellent!" He fell about laughing.
I came to a decision.
"Okay, I'll make a wish…"
He stared eagerly.
"I wish you'd get back in your damn egg!"