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Double Chocolate Crumble Bars
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a small mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir flour mixture into the creamed egg mixture. Spread batter into the greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle marshmallows over top of the baked bars; bake 3 minutes more. Cool.
- Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave on high until melted together. Cook one minute at a time, stirring after each minute.
- Stir cereal into the chocolate mixture. Spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled bars. Chill, cut into bars and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 396 calories; 23.6 42.2 8.9 51 257 Full nutrition
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I thought this was really good, but had to downgrade a bit since my 3 and 4 year old kids, and their 3 year old friend, would not eat them. Maybe that's because the texture is different than wh...
I did not care for this recipe.
I thought this was really good, but had to downgrade a bit since my 3 and 4 year old kids, and their 3 year old friend, would not eat them. Maybe that's because the texture is different than wh...
Made these for years, always a hit. The bottom layer is meant to be thin, this is not a cake. Also, it is very easy to overbake the bottom layer, put the marshmallows on when it isn't quite d...
I thought these were really good as did everyone that tried one, the only change I made at the time was to add about an extra half cup of marshmallow to the layer for a nice even coating...howe...
I was looking for a super-decadent bar cookie to make for the holidays and these were perfect. Easy and yummy. :)
I've had this recipe for years now, and never got to trying it until yesterday. However, this recipe belongs to Nestle and cooks.com was where I got it from. Anyway, it is really delicious. Omi...
I did not care for this recipe.
Awesome recipe!!! I used a small jar of Marshmallow Cream since I didn't have the marshmallows on hand and still turned out great. Kids loved them.
YUM! I have been making this same recipe since I was in high school (late 80's). Our home-economics teacher had us make them once and I have been addicted ever since! I still make this recipe on...
I wanted to try this recipe only because I had all the ingredients in the house. I halved the recipe and baked the cake portion in an 8x8 pyrex pan. I also did not have any marshmallows and used...


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Valentino Rossi's seven-year reign at his home Italian Grand Prix has finally been broken after Casey Stoner took victory in a wet/dry race at Mugello.
The last non-Rossi victory at Mugello was by Alex Barros in 2001, but Stoner was able to hand Ducati its long awaited first home grand prix victory by 1.001sec from Jorge Lorenzo after a strong performance on both his wet and dry bike.
The win was Stoner's second of the season, after round one in Qatar, and puts the Australian back on top of the MotoGP World Championship standings by four points ahead of previous leader Lorenzo.
After a wet warm-up, dry 125cc race and wet 250cc race, the MotoGP main event began on a wet but drying track - an almost exact repeat of conditions at Le Mans two weeks ago.
On that occasion Lorenzo had won his second race of the year after building a comfortable advantage in the wet, then holding the lead after a late switch to his dry weather bike.
But the Mugello pole sitter suffered a confidence denting scare even before Sunday's race had begun, falling from his Fiat Yamaha on the way to the grid. The 22-year-old remounted and returned to the pits where the mud-splattered Spaniard grabbed his spare bike.
Meanwhile, with bike swaps certain to take place, Lorenzo's team set about franticly repairing his number one bike as quickly as possible.
When the race got underway, Lorenzo wobbled away from pole while countryman Dani Pedrosa took the early lead for Repsol Honda from eighth on the grid. Suzuki's wet weather master Chris Vermeulen was soon a force to be reckoned with, but it was fellow Australian Stoner who was ahead by the end of the lap.
Stoner, Vermeulen and Andrea Dovizioso began pulling away from fourth placed Rossi, and it was Repsol Honda rider Dovizioso who became the first of many Italians to lead on Sunday when he hit the front on lap four of 23.
Countrymen Rossi and Marco Melandri - second to Lorenzo at Le Mans and second to Casey Stoner in this morning's wet warm-up - were also in hot pursuit, the #46 rising swiftly through the lead group to take the lead from Dovizioso on lap eight.
Melandri demoted Dovi from second soon after then, on lap ten, made a move unthinkable at the start of the year - overtaking Rossi for the lead of his home grand prix!
Meanwhile, James Toseland had been the first rider to gamble on changing bikes, the Briton diving into the pits at the end of lap four - and by lap eight he was the fastest man on track.
Dovizioso was the first of the frontrunners to pit on lap nine and at the end of lap ten the four leading riders - Melandri, Rossi, Lorenzo and Stoner - did likewise.
Melandri's Hayate emerged back in the lead, but Dovizioso was already up to full racing speed and carved his way to the front by 2.9sec over Stoner by the end of the lap, with Melandri third, Lorenzo fourth, Loris Capirossi fifth and Rossi sixth.
Former Ducati team-mates Stoner and Capirossi - running the softer compound slicks - then emerged as the men to beat; Stoner retaking the lead from Dovizioso with ten laps to go, then losing out to Capirossi's Suzuki.
Suzuki have not had a rider finish on the podium at Mugello since Daryl Beattie was second in 1995, but Loris looked to be gunning for a repeat of his 2000 500cc Mugello win for Honda.
The constantly drying track may have been working against the GSV-R, but only Stoner had got past Capirossi with two laps to go; whereupon the #65 fell victim to both Lorenzo and Rossi.
The last lap began with Lorenzo less than one second from Stoner, with Rossi a further second back. Any hopes of a miraculous last lap by Rossi to snatch an eighth consecutive home victory were soon dashed as the reigning six time MotoGP world champion instead found himself under pressure for the final podium position from Dovizioso.
Rossi held on by just 0.053sec at the flag and the visibly disappointed Italian joined a delighted Stoner and Lorenzo on the podium. Dovi thus lost out on his first rostrum of the year by one place for the second race in succession, while Capirossi dropped to the tail of the group in fifth.
But Dovizioso's fortunes were far better than team-mate Pedrosa.
The Spaniard, who began the race nine points behind Lorenzo but nursing a hip injury sustained in a near-highside on Saturday morning, was flung from his RC212V while holding eleventh on lap 13.
The triple 2009 podium finisher was slow to move and eventually carried away on a stretcher. Pedrosa has now dropped 33 points from the world championship lead, while Rossi has slipped from joint second with Stoner to third, nine points behind the Australian.
Toseland's early bike change saw the Englishman dispute sixth with LCR's Randy de Puniet for much of the second half of the race, before Monster Tech 3 Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards snatched the position from him on the very last lap.
Behind de Puniet, rookie Niccolo Canepa made good use of his Mugello knowledge to claim a best yet ninth for Pramac Ducati - having also opted for an early bike change after struggling in the wet - while Vermeulen's form went in the other direction and he slipped back to tenth in the dry.
Melandri was another to suffer as the weather improved, crossing the line eleventh, with Nicky Hayden finishing his first Italian Grand Prix for Ducati in twelfth, ahead of Pramac's Mika Kallio.
Gresini Honda riders Toni Elias and Alex de Angelis completed the field. de Angelis remounted after a crash, while Scot Honda's Yuki Takahashi joined Pedrosa in going down and out.
Grupo Francisco Hernando Ducati rider Sete Gibernau is not present this weekend after fracturing his left collarbone at the French Grand Prix.
Italian Grand Prix:
1. Stoner
2. Lorenzo
3. Rossi
4. Dovizioso
5. Capirossi
6. Edwards
7. Toseland
8. de Puniet
9. Canepa
10. Vermeulen
11. Melandri
12. Hayden
13. Kallio
14. Elias
15. de Angelis

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SPRINGFIELD – Last year the General Assembly passed a measure that would add 3D mammography to the list of low-dose mammograms covered by insurance agencies. In an effort to correct issues with that proposal, Senator John Mulroe (D-Chicago) has sponsored a new piece of legislation.
"When we worked on the previous measure, I told the insurance companies 'Get on board or I'm coming back,'" Mulroe continued. "This is too important to drag our feet on."
Under the previous measure, insurance companies were required to cover 3D mammography but only Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield covered the screening. Other insurance companies followed suit, but not quickly enough.
Previous technologies only took a single dimension view of breast tissue when screening for cancerous cells. Tomosynthesis, also known as a 3D mammogram, takes a multidimensional view of the breast during the screening. As a result, a 3D mammogram has a higher success rate of detecting cancerous cells that are often difficult to detect, due to either size or dense breast tissue.
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Twelve years ago, some said that luring shoppers to a hardscrabble part of Boston would be a battle. But the retail center is not only thriving, it's expanding.
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In 1993, as South Bay Center rose in Boston's old Newmarket industrial district, some doubted it could succeed. The shopping center, anchored by the first chain supermarket to open in central Boston in at least 20 years, would have to contend with high urban operating costs, heavy traffic, and the challenge of luring shoppers to a hardscrabble part of the city.
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Each day, we scour our Instagram account in search of the most interesting POTD (Photo of the Day) sent in by you and, as always, it's a tough choice. However, we've managed to select April's top 5 #brilliantmoments as captured by you.
Take a look at some of April's highlights below.
The Kelpies, Falkirk
The official launch of the Kelpies was one of the most hotly-anticipated cultural moments of the year, and the opening ceremony – an incredible light and pyrotechnic show – didn't disappoint. Our photo expert thought that the deep ambient blue remaining in the sky adds interest to the image and is the perfect time for low-light photography. He liked how the show had been captured just on the edge of darkness.
Towering above the Forth & Clyde Canal, these two incredible sculptures are the centrepiece of Scotland's newest parkland, The Helix. Situated between Falkirk and Grangemouth in the Forth Valley, it's easily accessible so be sure not to leave Scotland without at least catching a glimpse of those beauties.
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney
Our expert loved the splash of colour provided by the purple heather in the foreground and explained that it is what lifts this iconic shot above the ordinary. He also commented on the brilliant perspective from which @alemutti76 captured the figure standing next to these majestic monoliths as it realistically gives a sense of scale. The Ring of Brodgar on Orkney is 104 m in diameter, and is one of the finest stone circles in the world and the third largest in the British Isles. Impressive, isn't it?
The standing stones are a tribute to the Orkney's long and fascinating history, which stretches back over 5,500 years. With the area peppered with more archaeological sites, such as Skara Brae, while there – you truly feel as if you've stepped back in time.
Shetland puffins
'Any photo which makes you want to smile is a winner', said our expert, and this is undoubtedly an impressive capture – or shall I say a catch? With their colourful beaks and stout stance, puffins are generally quite photogenic – not to mention adorable. The beads of water on its face tell us this is a very fresh catch indeed, he added. Spotted by @traralgondave in Shetland, this lovely wildlife shot of an Atlantic puffin carrying small fish in its beak certainly looks quite appetising.
Scotland is home to the biggest colony of puffins in the UK. They can be spotted on islands and sea cliffs in places such as East Lothian, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Fife, Shetland and Orkney so when nearby, join a wildlife watching cruise and you may be rewarded with a sight like this yourself.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
Our expert was truly impressed with this 'lovely symmetrical shot', and I, as a budding photographer myself, must agree as it's not as simple as it may seem to get that angle perfectly right. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's architecture is equally remarkable as are the exhibits on site, he added, and with the Central Hall built in the Spanish Baroque style, @ikeraudicana 'shows off the curves, lines and grandeur of the interior to its very best'.
There is no shortage of places to enjoy amazing art in Glasgow. In fact, thanks to the world-class art collections and the region's striking architecture, Glasgow is the first non-capital city to be named European City of Culture.
Isle of Skye, Highlands
The image by @sweitlana13 received most likes in the month of April and it's easy to see why, our expert continued, and marvelled at the 'jaw-dropping landscape that almost looks too perfect to be real'. He loved the early evening light which gives this scene a velvety softness, and explained that compositionally, this shot is very strong, with the negative space of the sky mirroring almost exactly the green landscape in shape and size.
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Southington's Bread For Life Receives Funding
(Left to Right) Bill McDougall, Board Vice Chair, Bread for Life; Dave Donnelly, Treasurer, Bread for Life; House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz; Eldon Hafford, Executive Director, Bread for Life; Mike Soltys, Board Chairman, Bread for Life; and Southington State Representative David Zoni, at the Capitol in Hartford, where the Bond Commission approved a $725,000 grant-in-aid to Bread for Life to assist with construction of a new 3,200 square foot building on Vermont Street to consolidate its operations for feeding the hungry under one roof.
House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Southington/Berlin) and State Representative David Zoni (D-Southington) are pleased to announce that the State Bond Commission has approved a $725,000 grant-in-aid to Bread For Life, Inc. to assist with construction of a new 3,200 square foot building on Vermont Street to consolidate its operations for feeding the hungry under one roof. The items were approved by the Commission on Tuesday, March 17 at the State Capitol.
"I'm thrilled that Bread for Life received this funding," said Aresimowicz. "This great organization is an asset to the Southington community and these necessary funds will allow the dedicated group of volunteers that make up Bread for Life to continue their work to ensure that Southington gets the services it needs the most. I am very proud to have supported this organization in receiving this funding."
The funds were requested to consolidate all of Bread for Life's functions – operational, storage, administrative – under one roof which will eliminate the need for two rental arrangements, donated space used for storage of dry goods, and outdoor freezers currently used for storage of frozen foods. This consolidation will give Bread for Life the ability to expand their services as needed.
"The $725,000 grant-in-aid for Bread for Life is great news for this great Southington organization that provides food and critical services to the people who live and work in our town," Rep. David Zoni said. "The funding will go a long way towards assisting with construction of a new building so that they can feed more people under one roof. Bread for Life has earned our respect and support as they continue to deal with the future needs of our community."
The planned 3,200 square foot facility would provide space to prepare, serve and distribute meals daily, ensure much needed storage space for dried goods and frozen foods, and enable necessary administrative needs. Daily delivery of meals to those qualified in all senior housing units and to shut-ins in Southington would also emanate from this building.
"We are so thankful to Governor Malloy and the state for this funding," said Bread for Life Executive Director Eldon Hafford. "We also deeply appreciate the support and guidance from Majority Leader Aresimowicz and Rep. Zoni, who share an impressive commitment to the less fortunate in Southington. It will be wonderful to have all of our operations together in one location to serve the hungry."
"Bread for Life's focus on ensuring that no one in Southington goes hungry has never been stronger," said Bread for Life Board Chairman Mike Soltys. "This grant will allow us to continue to fulfill that mission for decades to come. It is a proud day for Southington."
Bread for Life is a non-profit organization established in 1984 to feed the hungry. The organization provides 35,000 meals annually to qualified individuals and families who are either homebound or in senior housing, and to those who walk in to the dining space. They also provide breakfasts for children in need in all of Southington's public schools.
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Mother-child, the bond so precious. It is considered to be the purest relationship of all. One that begins with conceiving the baby and stays till eternity. Mothers play a very important role in our life, she is a creator, nurturer, mentor, guide, and teacher. Before becoming a mother, I had to just think about myself but, since the time I have become a mother I have to think twice- once for myself and once for my child. She is the epitome of selfless care in spite of the challenges that she faces every day. Her problems and worries are often overlooked. In addition to this, the typical and traditional mindset, no matter how modern we claim to be, often adds to her worries and troubles. She is expected to be a perfect mother. Does she succeed? Read on.
In today's modern era motherhood has become an art form that every woman is expected to master. The mother is expected to be a so-called perfect mother, she has to cook well-keeping nutrition as her top priority, she has to nurture and imbibe good values in her child, she has to keep the house spick and span and on top of that, she has to do everything with a smile on her face. Now that is some pressure don't you think?
We often see around us on television, social media or for that matter in our own neighborhood how mothers have it all. Spotless house, wonderful meals, great jobs, disciplined kids, and a very happy life, plus they are never whining how the other moms don't have time for them. Well, we are left to imagine if these moms can do it then why can't I, right? No, I would say this is wrong.
In fact, when my daughter was born back on 2013 I also dreamt of a perfect motherhood. I would make food from scratch keeping the nutritional needs in mind, bathing her in a perfect manner, giving her massage thrice a day to singing a lullaby religiously for her to sleep. I thought I would pass the exam and get a certificate of perfect motherhood soon. Over a period of time, I found myself drowning in the pressure of being a perfect mother and of standards that were not easy to meet on day to day basis. In the race of being a perfect mother, one tends to lose themselves by making various sacrifices from not going out with friends, avoiding invitations for the party and much more in order to be with your child, to loosing very good friends as you can't give time to them.
Here are some situations that create a sense of demand and pressure in the mind of Indian women making them try hard to be a perfect woman and a mother.
Be a perfect mother- As if our life didn't have enough of stress, we are loaded with another duty and we are expected to meet becoming a perfect mother. We are expected to maintain a work-life balance, follow traditions, never make a mistake and just be available all the time. In spite of doing everything and trying to meet the expectations at the end, it seems like a futile effort. It leaves us tired and depressed feeling lies a failure when we are actually doing everything to the best of our capabilities.
Fulfilling all the responsibilities of the child- We women are often expected to live and adapt to the new life and family members completely after marriage. Once they become mothers, they are expected to take up all the responsibilities of the child without a single complaint. Most of the time families expect the mother to leave her job, her career, social life and every other thing that used to make her happy earlier. In most cases, there is very little help from the family but only advice and recommendations. The child is often considered the responsibility of the mom. From bringing them up to giving good values is all her responsibility.
Giving up social life & friends- Most of the times after marriage Indian women are expected to dedicate themselves to their family completely. Similarly, after they become mother they are required to focus all the energies on their child. Families would often showcase that they are modern and hence they are allowing the women to work and continue with the career. But, these families do not allow them to spend time with friends on trips or have night outs. It is strictly considered a no-no.
Juggling work and family responsibilities alone- Marriage is a scared constitution and is a partnership between two people. Unfortunately, wife alone is left to deal with everything alone from family to a child. It is often frowned upon if the husband helps out at home in the kitchen or taking care of the baby. As a result, the women if the family begins her day two hours before others. During pregnancy and after the birth of the child, we are often made to choose work from home or give up on the job and give complete attention to the baby and home. We either take a sabbatical or we give up job to be a perfect mother. When we invest in good 2-3 years for our child and think of returning to the work, our mommy guilt and a sense of criticism from the family holds us back.
No time for themselves-Last but not least. They have no time for themselves. Before getting married women take out time out to do things that will give relief and distress them. After marriage, they still try to manage and find the balance between family and social life. However, once they become the mother, it becomes nearly impossible for her to find personal space and time for herself. Even if the poor soul managed time for herself she would die of the societal pressure and she will end up feeling guilty about her baby endlessly.
Also, Read- Being a mother without a mother here
Last but not least being judged by fellow moms- Can anything get worse. A woman is judged by a fellow woman. Working mom is judged by a stay at home mother and vice versa. The one who stays at home gets to pick their kids from school, take them for recreational activities, play in the park and have fun at home. Whereas the one who works and has a full-time career has to give up on all the above that a stay at home mum gets to live. A working woman might judge the one sitting at home for doing nothing but cooking and cleaning and managing home. The stay at home women will judge the working women for leaving her kids along and at daycare or with the nanny and not being able to attend the parent teachers meeting always.
Well, my parting thoughts to all those reading this is that its high time to put our foot down and stand up for what we think is right for our kids and ourselves. Let's stop constantly struggling to meet the impossible standards and definitions that the society inflicts upon us in disguise of mom's duty and being a perfect mother. I have personally taken an oath to do what I feel is best for my child and for me. I don't want to be a perfect mother. I am happy with the imperfections. Remember that if you don't take care of yourself first, you won't be able to take care of your baby to the best of your capability. So, relax, don't over-think, and follow your heart.
All of us have a different approach towards parenting, child-care and life in general. The small little things and the unique touch that we lend to our child is what makes the difference. There is no right or wrong way of mothering your child. What you do basis your instincts and your knowledge are best. Just trust your instincts and be the real mom for your child without getting bothered about being a perfect mother.
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My 5 Favourite Summer Nails ♥September 29, 2014
During Winter I shared with you guys a few of my favourite nail polish shades for the colder months. But now that the weather has turned warmer (except for today.) it's time for the light and bright colours to come out and play. I definitely have more nail polishes that would be classified as 'Summer' colours, and while I have many favourites, I think these are the ones I wear the most often. What are your favourites for Summer time?
♥ Essie Splash of Grenadine – This magenta pink shade from Essie is one of those colours that immediately makes you think of Summer time. It's one of those popular shades that most Essie-loving girls will own. It was actually my first ever Essie polish and I've never looked back since. Brush, formula and application are top notch. (R119 – R123 at Dis-Chem, Foschini & Stuttafords)
♥ Ralo #87 – I'm completely obsessed with this cool-toned pastel purple shade from Ralo.
Two coats gives you the perfect opaque look. These polishes also last pretty long on my nails and by pretty long I mean 3-4 days. I'm wearing this today and I can't stop looking at my nails. This is one of those shades that people always seem to compliment me on. (R23.60 at Ralo Stores or online)
♥ Essence That's What I Mint! – I can't imagine summer time without mint nails. This is the perfect shade of mint in my opinion – just the right amount of green to blue ratio. The Essence brushes are in my opinion the perfect size to apply polish in one swipe. Application is always even and colour is perfectly opaque. This is one of those colours that I will keep on repurchasing. (R24.95 at Clicks & Dis-Chem)
♥ Tip Top Lady Lilla – This one is a recent addition to my collection and it's the most beautiful colour. It forms part of Tip Top's Spring collection, called Sumptuous. (Sneaky little giveaway coming soon). I also love the price, of course. They're only R39 (at Clicks) and they've been that price for many years. The quality as we can expect from Tip Top is pretty good. The colour is also very different to anything else I own. It's beyond words. It's almost like lilac and blue mixed together and had a baby. This is definitely going to be my go to shade this Summer.
♥ Essie Peach Daiquiri – This polish doesn't exactly have the perfect name, I mean there isn't really a hint of peachiness in it, is there? When my friend Cassidy (The Glam Green Girl) spotted me wearing this colour she described it as more of a Strawberry Daiquiri. She's spot on. Nevertheless, it's still a bright, summer shade. This gorgeous coral-pink colour immediately brightens up your mood. Just like all Essie polishes the brush applies the polish smoothly and evenly and it's so glossy it could almost pass for gel polish. (R119 – R123 at Dis-Chem, Foschini & Stuttafords)


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Welcome back to another fab guest post from Tea With Me and Friends - this time our lovely friend Alex is sharing with us the lovely afternoon tea that she enjoyed recently at Tylney Hall in Hampshire.
Alex and her friend enjoyed a champagne afternoon tea, served on pretty Spode china in one of the hotel's period lounges.....
|Afternoon tea - Tylney Hall
There was a good selection of afternoon tea sandwiches available, with traditional fillings such as egg mayonnaise and cress, smoked salmon, ham and red onion marmalade, cheddar cheese and cream cheese and cucumber. The bread was fresh and the sandwiches were cut into dainty fingers.
Next came the scones, which were freshly baked. There was both plain and fruit scones on offer, along with strawberry preserve and clotted cream. Alex commented that although the scones were nice , she has enjoyed better at other teas.
Finally came the sweet selection of cakes which Alex enjoyed a lot. Typical sweet treats at Tylney Hall include Strawberry Mille Feuille and Fresh Fruit Tartlets Crème Patissiere.
|Afternoon tea - Tylney Hall
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Afternoon tea at is served from 3.30pm until 5pm from Monday to Saturday and from 4.00pm - 5.30pm on Sundays. A traditional afternoon tea costs £25.00 per person and a champagne afternoon tea costs £35.00 per person.
Alex would recommend this afternoon tea if you are looking for an elegant tea in the Hook area in Hampshire.
A big thank you to Alex for sharing her afternoon tea adventure with us - if you've enjoyed an afternoon tea that you'd like to share please get in touch.
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In an age where a virtually infinite amount of entertainment is available whenever, wherever and however we want it–with much of it free or very inexpensive–Broadway just posted its best season ever.
Somehow, despite the inconvenience, despite the high cost, despite the fact that the show will start when it wants, not when you want, millions of people each year still choose to trek to Manhattan, plop their butts in a seat for 2 hours or so and, in the case of Hamilton, often shell out way north of $500.
It shouldn't work. But it does.
It works because what a great Broadway show offers is unique and scarce.
It works because certain aspects of the experience of seeing a live performance cannot be replicated online.
It works because there is something magical about an immersive happening we get to share with our tribe.
It works because after we've been through it we have a remarkable story to tell.
Broadway didn't have its best year ever because they collectively decided to make what they already offer cheaper and more digitally accessible. They had their best year ever by leaning into what they do that is relevant and remarkable.
The death of physical retail IS greatly exaggerated. But maybe if retailers want to do more than just survive or tread water, Broadway can teach us a thing or two.


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Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday revived efforts to pass gun-dealer licensing legislation after a veto by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner stymied a previous effort.
The new rules would make it illegal for retailers to sell guns without being certified by the state. The stores must first be licensed by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Then they would have to submit a copy of that license to the Illinois State Police, along with an affidavit declaring it remains valid.
A Senate panel advanced the bill by an 8-3 vote.
The bill's sponsor, Oak Park Democratic Sen. Don Harmon, said it accommodates concerns of Republicans and gun dealers by setting up a more simple regulatory structure while still keeping with the spirit of the initial legislation.
"We really eliminated the red tape," Harmon said. "If you have a federal firearm license to sell guns in Illinois, you submit that to the state police along with an affidavit that this is in fact your license and it's still valid and the state issues you a certification."
Rauner said Tuesday he had yet to review the updated proposal, but remains opposed to increasing costs on small businesses.
"I do not believe that attacking small business owners — putting red tape on small business owners in Illinois — is going to improve public safety in Illinois," he said.
The vetoed bill would have required gun dealers to register for a five-year license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
The effort was opposed by Republicans and pro-gun groups, who deemed it overly burdensome, duplicative and difficult to comply with. Other opponents pointed to the legislation's exemption of big-box stores.
Among the new bill's provisions is the requirement that shop owners install surveillance equipment, maintain an electronic inventory, establish anti-theft measures and provide annual training to employees.
A three-year certification would cost retailers a maximum of $1,500, and the regulations would apply to small businesses as well as big-box retailers, which were previously exempted. Sellers without a retail location would be charged $300 every three years. The legislation also would create new penalties for people who later sell their guns privately but do not maintain proper records.
Todd Vandermyde of Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois contends the measure could turn otherwise-law-abiding citizens into criminals.
"Putting a Class 4 felony on a paperwork violation seems a little more than onerous," Vandermyde said.


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Professional development should not be overlooked by family farms.
According to Philip Wynn, master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, nurturing the skills of individuals within a family farming business has never been so important.
He says: "We are in a period where everything is constantly moving and evolving. Nothing is certain. "The only thing we know is we have to be efficient and we need to be light on our feet – proactive, not reactive.
"Anyone who wants to be in farming and food long-term needs to be looking to develop themselves and their businesses. "This development comes in many forms, but begins with the acknowledgement there is always something to learn."
For some, this means travelling the world to see how other farmers approach the challenges facing agriculture. Others pursue more formal training courses to hone their skills in a particular area. Whatever the route, Mr Wynn says age should not be a barrier.
"You never stop learning in this industry; it is one of the wonders of agriculture." But he acknowledges dedicating the time away from the farm or finding money to fund development is not without its challenges. He says: "Family farms can be isolated and insular, which is one thing you cannot afford to be.
"Professional development takes people out of their environment, so when they get back to their businesses, they have had the chance to change their outlook. "If someone comes back to the farm with new ideas wanting to change things, it can be difficult for the older generation to accept.
"Another challenge for an employer or a family is keeping the person motivated. They are coming back with enthusiasm and aspirations, but the business has to work with them and use their new skills." Mr Wynn says there are plenty of opportunities for families to explore.
"Younger people can look at apprenticeships or applying for funding to kick-start an idea they have, perhaps for a diversification or to find a way of adding value. "Then you move on to formal training and business mentoring.
There are plenty of really good travelling opportunities with programmes to fund them, then you have the full, immersive management courses, which take you away from the farm for three or four weeks.
"Whatever the route, they all help develop knowledge and I believe knowledge is power. "You need to be at the top of your game and understand where improvement can be made."
Gaining as much experience as possible will make you more employable, says North Yorkshire pedigree cattle breeder Josh Dowbiggin
The son of parents who did not want to take up careers in the agricultural sector, 21-yearold Josh Dowbiggin did not have the easiest of entries into the farming industry. Effectively, he was a new entrant, with no farm to get started on, but his passion for the sector helped him move past the barriers.
At 14 he founded the Ghyll Beck Hereford stud, focusing on importation of fresh genetics into Europe, then selling on embryos to Hereford breeders across the UK and in Scandinavia. When he was 16, he spent a summer working on a 400-cow beef ranch in Canada.
It is this experience out in the field which Josh believes was a sound building block for his career. He says: "It is great to make sure you have the experience before you look for permanent jobs. Employers really look to ensure you have sought those opportunities within the industry and gained knowledge along the way."
A Harper Adams agriculture student, Josh won a 12-month placement with Co-op Food and the retailer's beef supplier ABP UK last year.
He says: "I sit on the agriculture team at Co-op and work from the headquarters in Manchester. I spend time in ABP abattoirs, working with farm suppliers and on processing sites and developing the agricultural message for Co-op.
"I work closely with the integrated calf scheme, which takes dairy calves from farmers and puts them into calf rearing units. "A typical day would see me getting into the office at 7am, then into meetings about marketing campaigns, products and labelling, new product development or I could be leading taste panels."
Josh feels the skills he has learned over the last year have given him a clearer idea of what he would like to do in the future and he believes this knowledge will be transferable into the industry.
He says: "A big gap in my knowledge was the retailer and processor aspect of the supply chain, so I thought getting experience from those two sectors could have helped me greatly.
"It has given me an insight into how it works throughout the industry and given me an insight into what those businesses look for from farmers.
"I have learned a lot about people skills and how to communicate within a business, how to get a point across in a diplomatic way and also to have an impact on the company you are working for.
"I would urge others to have confidence, be yourself, do not be afraid to ask questions and make sure you get as much experience as you can and make yourself as employable as possible."
Lantra offers a full list of training providers on its website and the National Apprenticeship Service can also marry up those searching for work with those offering it.
Young people can get financial support and mentoring from the Henry Plumb Foundation. Successful applicants aged 18-35 are given small but significant grants to fund ideas, often diversifications, new ventures or value adding exercises, and are allocated a mentor. The closing date for the latest round of applications is June 9.
The company supports and promotes a three-week advanced course in agricultural business management and a challenge of rural leadership course. It has also announced it will offer a one-week leadership and management course.
Perhaps one of agriculture's most well-known programmes, combining professional development and travel.
Help to counter costs of attending university or travelling to improve your understanding of agriculture may be on-hand at a regional level. For example, the Kent Agricultural Show Society offers a scholarship to college or university students worth £1,000 each for up to three years.
The trust offers bursaries, scholarships and other funding for students in agriculture , horticulture or related land-based subjects.
Regional and national events are run by the Institute of Agricultural Management.
There are obvious mutual benefits in employing apprentices or trainees on-farm, but the key is to remember any temporary staff member carries the same status as a full-time employee in the eyes of the insurer.
Whether preparing and cultivating land, maintaining equipment or harvesting and storing crops, apprentices can gain a wide range of experience.
By considering the following points, you can benefit from the contribution of eager recruits:
By Georgie Spencer, farm insurance consultant, Farmers & Mercantile


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At the moment there are 2 lovely dresses in the shop, both the same size and pattern using different fabrics. We always make up samples to show off patterns and fabrics and we instantly fell in love with the new Oliver + S Carousel dress… Read More
Take a Tea Towel – Jemima Schlee
To celebrate the launch of her very first book, the lovely Jemima Schlee is coming to host a FREE craft workshop at Brighton sewing centre on Thursday 16th April 2015, 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Easter bunny fat quarters
With a shop full of fabric, who could resist making Easter bunnies out of fat quarters! They're very simple, look great and with no sewing involved, your fabric is safe for future projects. It just takes a few simple folds, some ironing, a safety pin… Read More
Oliver + S tunic and leggings
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New patchwork class dates for 2015
Hello – Liz here, I'm the tutor on the Sunday patchwork classes at Brighton Sewing Centre. We have just added some new dates, so thought I would write a little about the classes to give you an idea of what to expect if you fancy… Read More
Trail tote – by Anna Graham
This free fab bag pattern caught our eye recently, thank you Robert Kaufman! So when our delivery of Doe, by Carolyn Friedlander arrived we got straight to work… The pattern is from Anna Graham of Noodlehead, who is known for designing good looking functional bags… Read More


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Don't be the first to leave a party
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Katie here…
As noted on the race results page, I won my age group at the Cherry Blossom 5k. Because of the torrential downpour my first words uttered to Jon upon completion were "Can we just go?" Now this was not a chip-timed race (this was "old school" tear part of your bib off and hand it to someone in the chute), so I was clueless to my results in realtion to others. I only had a glance at the clock when crossing the finish line. We were soaked. You would have had a hard time telling if I had just run a 5k in the rain, or jumped into a pool in my clothes. It rained so hard that water ran INTO my ear and drown out the sound of my iPod so much, that I thought it was broken. I was miserable and led the charge to the car.
A week later, I discovered I had won my age group. A year ago, this would never have seemed possible. It still isn't a goal, or what I set out to do. It was an unexpected awesome part of my journey. I missed the celebration and award because I didn't want to stand in the rain anymore. This may be the only time I ever win an age group and I missed it. Moral of the story…. don't leave the party early, you just might be a part of the celebration!


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|The tagua carvings of the
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|Front Bedroom Unit
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SambuHause, I have built as a
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New Jersey, that great state I call home, suffers a less than stellar reputation. When I'm out of state, whether at Northwestern or traveling, I find I spend a lot of time defending its largely unwarranted notoriety. ("Where else can you live that you're one hour from New York City, one hour from Philadelphia and 40 minutes from the beach?!" I always say.)
The stereotypes were already bad enough, I thought, when this little show called "Jersey Shore" debuted. Forget that only two members of the cast hail from the Garden State — it still cemented and created new stereotypes about my beloved NJ. But the truth is, one of our main reputation saboteurs is also one our top attractors.
People from up and down the East Coast flock to the Jersey shore coastline every summer from states as far south as Virginia. "Jersey Shore" features Seaside, one of the grittier beach towns we boast, but there is a reason people choose to make the Jersey shore their lovely summer home year after year. The following beaches, which are some of top in NJ, are all reasons why.
Atlantic City
Before I start, a caveat: Don't go here solely for the beach, because it's definitely not our nicest. Still, Atlantic City is like Las Vegas on the ocean. Get your night started early with a walk on the boardwalk, or detox post-gambling on the beach. There's even a cultural draw here, which Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame mentioned in a recent Budget Travel article.
Cape May
Cape May, which is in the south of the state, is undoubtedly the most charming of New Jersey's shore havens. The architecture is Victorian, and the beaches picturesque. Cape May also claims Avalon, a hamlet with a slew of private beaches and some of the most expensive real estate on the East Coast.
Belmar is a favorite day-trip spot and the beach I have frequented most, so I feel obligated to include it. Belmar is one of the more accessible NJ beaches for a day trip, and you might lay your towel next to a sweet family or a gaggle of gossiping tweens. Hang around 16th street and you'll see a watered-down, daytime version of what MTV exploited in "Jersey Shore." There's no obnoxious boardwalk, though, and only a subdued nightlife so things stay pretty low-key.
Island Beach State Park
The near 10 miles of beach on this barrier island are close to nature; they're populated with ospreys and more than 400 types of plants. The shore is sheltered and serene, and on a walk you'll find marshes and well-preserved sand dunes.
Spring Lake
Apparently, Spring Lake morphed into a prime destination for the high society folk of neighboring New York and Philly during the Gilded Age, leaving some lasting architecture. I remember Spring Lake as one of the most serene beaches I've ever visited. Many of the beaches are reserved for people who own homes shoreside, but swaths are accessible to day trippers.
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– Here are some news and notes from tonight's WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Madison Square Garden:
* CM Punk held a large sign for people to applaud Mick Foley when he came out.
* All of the speeches, including the inductors, ran longer than usual.
* Stephanie McMahon debuted a new theme song.
* During Mick Foley's speech, he talked about never pinning Chris Jericho. This led to Jericho coming on stage, taking an elbow drop from Foley and Punk counting the pin.
* Donald Trump challenged Vince McMahon to a match at WrestleMania 30, noting that he wanted to break pay-per-view records.
* Trish Stratus announced that she is pregnant. Her and her husband Ron are expecting their first baby this September.
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Tips For Moving In Winter
Moving in any season is a chore but add cold temps, ice and snow and the task can be even more daunting. If you are moving this winter season I have some tips that can help you make your move during the winter months a little easier.
1. Be sure to have enough warm clothes with you - don't pack them. If you are moving from a warm climate to a cold one this can be even more important in case your items get delayed!
2. Make sure your car is serviced before the move - you don't want to break down in cold weather. A good idea for anyone who lives in cold climates is to keep an emergency 'survival' kit in your car that has canned food, bottled water, a first-aid kit and flashlights.
3. Keep plants in the passenger area of the vehicle or store them in plastic bags with holes punched for air.
4. Keep in mind that your belongings will be in a cold moving van for a long time, so plan accordingly. Precautions should be taken to protect expensive electronics, anything with liquid that can freeze or anything that might be damaged due to the cold.
5. In case of inclement weather be sure to clear your sidewalk, driveways and walkways of ice and snow. Remember that any accident on your property could become your liability.


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Travelling around different places or countries and getting to know them would be an amazing experience to remember. Being a tourist, there are many things to see and enjoy when we travel especially their food, culture, scenery and attraction places are all very important thing to enjoy and learn during the visit.If you ever get the chance travelling to Vietnam, never missed out on the chance to go on their most attractions places like Ha Long Bay, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and many others but it will be a pity if you are in very exciting mood to travel but stuck in a massive traffic.
What about travelling around Vietnam with trains? It is more exciting and Vietnam Local Company which is familiar and known as Dan Viet Travel provides quality travel services to the tourists. Dan Viet Travel is located in Hanoi, Vietnam and this company has been established since 2004. Dan Viet Travel has expanded along the rapid growth of tourism in Vietnam. Over the last 8 years, Dan Viet Travel has been providing quality and exclusive Vietnam travel services to tourist worldwide. With the deep experience and skills in this industry, Dan Viet is constantly improving their services and staffs to give you beautiful pictures of Vietnamese culture, people and country. Dan Viet Travel has built a great travel network all over the country and will provide you the best trip as well as travel services when visiting Vietnam.
With the service provided by Dan Viet Travel, you don't have to worry about the train schedule. You can check it online at their website. There are various types of trains and each has its specifications and surely one will meet your needs! Dan Viet Travel put the trains into 6 categories: trains from Hanoi, trains from Ninh Binh, trains from Hue, trains from Da Nang, trains from NhaTrang and trains from Saigon which will depart on time to their respective destinations.
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PARIS — There are exchanges where you can buy and sell stocks, futures, pork bellies, wine and even pollution allowances.
Why not an exchange for the trading of digital bits and bytes?
"That is my dream," said Hamadoun Touré, secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency based in Geneva that sets international communications standards.
The exchange would let telephone networks, mobile operators, satellite providers and other telecommunications companies trade capacity on their systems.
Network operators predicting bottlenecks could buy extra capacity, ensuring the smooth functioning of phone services, cellphone networks, the Internet and other communication links. Those with excess capacity could sell bandwidth, helping to limit that unprofitable downtime.
Applying a marketplace solution to the allocation of bandwidth, Mr. Touré said, could improve efficiency and reduce prices. That might help with one of his main goals, to bridge the digital divide in places like Africa, he added.Continue reading the main story
Mr. Touré, who mentioned the idea recently by telephone, is not the first person to think of such an exchange. Enron, the energy and trading company, briefly ran an electronic bandwidth exchange before the company was brought down by financial scandal in 2001.
Perhaps the notoriety of Enron explains why Mr. Touré and his aides quickly cautioned that the idea was nothing more than a dream for now and might never be created. Instead, Mr. Touré said, he was focusing on a more modest plan, one that could be a step toward an exchange: the creation of a real-time database detailing the flow of traffic on the world's major communications networks.
Mr. Touré said the database could play an essential role in helping networks manage capacity and plan new investments at a time when telecommunications traffic is surging, and when some experts are warning that the growth of voice, data and particularly video traffic threatens to create traffic jams.
Nemertes Research, based in a suburb of Chicago, has predicted that over the next three to five years, Internet users in North America could experience "brownouts" unless telecommunications operators significantly step up their infrastructure investments.
"There are a lot of megabytes sitting in a lot of places that are underutilized," Mr. Touré said. "It would be good to have a better knowledge of this."
Mr. Touré said he had discussed this idea recently with telecommunications companies at an annual meeting organized by Intelsat, which operates communications satellites for use by media and telecommunications companies and governments.
At these gatherings, network operators already trade capacity: for instance, a European operator might agree to help with an anticipated spike in traffic to China or India. But for now, this happens without the structure of an exchange.
It was not clear whether network operators would want to participate in such a system. "It's a little bit preliminary to talk about something like this at this point," said Nicholas Mitsis, a spokesman for Intelsat.
Analysts said some telecommunications carriers might be reluctant to take part for fear of revealing sensitive information to competitors. Some might prefer to continue operating the way they do now, trading capacity as needed, usually with one counterparty, rather than making details about their networks available to all.
"The more granular they try to make this, the more difficult it would be to do it," said John Delaney, an analyst at IDC, a research firm.
Mr. Touré said operators' identities would be withheld to help prevent such problems.
If telecommunications providers can be persuaded, Mr. Delaney said, the database could play a useful role, helping network operators avoid the boom-bust investment cycles that have bedeviled them in the past. One of these contributed to the demise of Enron's trading system, which suffered from a collapse in demand for trading after a multiyear investment spree by telecommunications companies left billions of dollars worth of fiber-optic networks unused.
"There is a mutual interest in getting capex to follow rather than lead demand," Mr. Delaney said, referring to capital expenditures by operators.
The International Telecommunication Union, with the help of two software companies, Microsoft and IDV Solutions, has already created a more limited database called Global View, which tracks the spread of information and communications technologies in Africa, showing how different regions stack up in terms of mobile network coverage, broadband access and other communications benchmarks.
The telecommunications union wants to expand Global View to other continents, including Asia, Mr. Touré said. With better access to information, he said, companies will be more likely to invest in regions like Africa, where growth in mobile phone penetration has been rapid but where access to other communications technologies remains patchy.
"We're making sure the industry is aware of the opportunities," Mr. Touré said.
Global View could serve as a model for more ambitious plans, like the live database, he said.
"The world will benefit in knowing what traffic is going where and when," he said. "The capacity problems are like the global food problem. It's not because of a lack of food; it's a lack of distribution of food."Continue reading the main story


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Being bitten by the writing bug is interesting. I run into
other Black movers and shakers on Friday or Saturday
evenings and they glaze over when I say I am going
home to write.
Its bugged out because this morning I created a
substantial addition to the "Crack Essays" file.
My eyes opened before the alarm went off at
6:30am this morning. I am not a morning byrd.
I am a grumpy byrd pre-Peerless. So, awaking
on a Saturday before the alarm is monumental.
The other side of the glaze over is the sense of reward I feel
when I sent Filthy a draft and he responds with
"M" this is incredible and I be like. Damn? Word?
All of these things are on my mind when I read about
the RZA and his work ethic. He speaks in an
interview, saying,
People you put your trust in, from women to partners, and then they forsake you. Even the Wu-Tang Clan, when Wu-Tang Clan pulled out of the Rage Against The Machine tour, it broke my heart, because I recorded the Wu-Tang Forever album with democracy. I let everybody do what they wanted to do. The other albums were more like how I wanted it, and it came out better, people say...... When they started backing out, it really hurt me and shit, so I backed out. I feel like I did everything for Wu-Tang. ... That's why, when Bobby Digital came out, I started chilling. I started having a good time. But then when they forsake me—and some brothers did, some brothers didn't—if you have four people who aren't into it, it's not going to work. (via Grand Good)The RZA's statements struck me for a few reason's.
One it reminds me of how every crew has a visionary
and how the visionary has to reconcile
that vision with what the crew seems to be capable of.
It reminds me of how the crews with the greatest
potential fail to reach it because of infighting.
It reminds me of my new found writing discipline and
how I run into folks and they look at me like an alien-byrd
when I talk about writing on a Friday night.
There are a serious of Boom Bap tasty treats
floating around these internet's.
Kate Richardson analyzes the new Roots video by
Rick Cordero through a feminist theory lens.
In an interesting excerpt she writes,
Ivan at HHIR has an video interview up of Mary and Jay.
At first it seems as if Cordero might be taking the video in the pleasant hug-a-loser direction, but that sweetness is but an introduction to the birthday girl sitting on the floor and opening each dude's gift as he stands above her, holding it at his crotch. One guy brought her a sausage! How sweet!Cordero shoots the sequence in a more or less shot/reverse-shot pattern, but despite this lukewarm attempt at representing the female perspective, the sequence still comes off as uncomfortably misogynistic.
At about 2:30 in Jay speaks about the package
that distinguishes he and Mary from the thousands of
others that have record deals.
Mary mentioned that she has no problem letting
people see the sad sh-t. On its face, that may seem trite
and a complete cliche. But, think about how many times
a day you don't tell someone something because you think
they may reject you, or keep it to yourself out of fear.
We feel Mary because she lets it all, for better or for
worse, hang out.
Having spent 3 hours this morning writing about my family
and crack, I will tell you that there is no OTHER more vulnerable
feeling, other than being naked in front of someone for the first time,
than telling the truth because you can't hold it back any longer.
Jay mentions that what distinguishes him from other cats
is work ethic, god given talent and real life experience.
Say word.
Doc Zeus has a retrospective of the Pen and Pixel era up.
Man them sh*ts were horrible. But its hip hop just the same.
Like that drunk uncle who is both irritating and embarrassing,
yet still yours.
We used to see these ads in The Source and squint with
the sour lemon head face at how bad they were.
Silk the Shocker, Mercedes, Master P. All bad.
Master P wants to apologize for some sh-t.
Apologize for those album covers blood.
Why are we scared of hard work?
You encounter any visionaries lately?


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Ferrari 458 recalled for 'death trap' boot fix
Ferrari is to recall potentially more than 3000 458 Italia and 458 Spider models in North America because of an unusual 'death trap' risk – the internal secondary latch for the front boot may not properly release.
The front luggage compartment, which is 168 litres in size (or little more than half the size of a Ford Fiesta boot), boasts a mandatory secondary latch release in North America. This is a Federal requirement so people who may be trapped in the boot can escape.
In Ferrari's case, reports the NHTSA, the secondary latch may not release when the vehicle is stationary, thus failing to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
Serious stuff, it says (and we quote): "In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possible death".
Ferrari has vowed to contact all owners about this sobering safety flaw and dealers will modify the boot catch with new components to make it safe – all free of charge. Work will begin from next week.
Models affected were built between March 5 2010 and May 20 2013. If you're worried, call the US number 1-866-551-2828 and quote Ferrari recall number 54.
Ferrari has not yet confirmed if European 458s will be recalled.


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Sealed proposals are sought and invited by the City of Tonawanda Department of Public Works for "2019 ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS" as set forth in the specifications prepared by the City of Tonawanda. All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked with the name of the bid, and addressed to: James P. Kossow, City Clerk, 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150. The proposals will be opened at 9:30am, local time, on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the: Tonawanda City Hall, 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150. Said contract consists of furnishing all materials per specifications, which are on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works, 150 Fillmore Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150. The Common Council of the City of Tonawanda has the right to reject any and all bids.
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Many friends and partners responded to our special need with special gifts to see Grammy to Uganda! How deeply thankful we are for each person who shared this journey in one way or another!
So, how do I summarize this trip? There are not even adequate words.
I had never imagined the depth of wonder in seeing my own child bring a child into the world. WOW! But, Alisha did an incredible job–she and Malina were quite a successful team! So many prayers were answered in this process.
Although there was work to do, it was a task of pure joy for this mother/grandmother's heart! My day often began before the sun came up…
Micaiah: "Grammy!" (whispered from across the room)
Grammy: "Yes, Sweet Pea?"
Micaiah: "It's wake up time! It's wake up time!"
And off she would go tofind a book to read together or she might play with a toy on the rug by the bed… just to give Mom, Dad, and Malina a few more minutes of sleep. A perfect job for Grammy, huh? I sure do miss my little "sleeping buddy", her flashing eyes, her tinkling laughter, and precious hugs.
Throughout the day and especially at the end of the day, it was my marvelous task to burp, change a diaper, and snuggle with baby Malina… and a tremendous snuggler she is, indeed! Oh, how I miss her sweet baby smell and that very special warm bundle resting on my shoulder.
Although the memories are bittersweet for me, this trip was an indescribable gift to our family and to me personally. Thank you ALL for your love and prayers as you share our journey… there is much more… for another time.


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Set forth below is information regarding two different types of actions to protect employees. The first describes protections for federal employees against being retaliated against for informing employers of violations of federal law, regulations or agency policies. The second involves so-called "qui tam" actions. which are actions by private sector employees, usually government contractors, who are asserting that companies have engaged in fraud or abuse against the Government.
Federal Employees' Protection From Retaliation
If you are a federal employee who has raised issues about the violation of a law, regulation or agency policy, or about government fraud, waste, or abuse to a supervisor, your employer cannot retaliate against you. You are protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act. Impermissible retaliation includes a wide range of examples, from termination, demotions, failing to promote, poor performance reviews or giving you less appealing work assignments.
If this happens, you may be entitled to backpay, compensatory damages for psychological harm, and other relief, including reimbursement of attorneys' fees and costs. Please fill out the form below and someone from our office will contact you shortly.
Qui Tam - Whistleblowers Against Government Fraud/Abuse by Private Companies
The False Claims Act makes it illegal for individuals or companies to defraud the federal government by making false claims, usually on federal government contracts. Qui tam plaintiffs under the False Claims Act are known as relators or whistleblowers. Under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act a plaintiff who is aware of fraud committed against the federal government, may sue. A successful qui tam plaintiff generally receives between 15-30% of the amount recovered. The amount awarded depends upon many factors, including whether the Department of Justice intervened.
False claims under the False Claims Act, include any fraud that results in financial loss to the government or induces the government to part with money improperly. Some common examples are:
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External USB микронакопитель for MacBook Air/Pro. Who has enough SSD
The disk place does not happen much. In particular it is actual for the younger MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro models with their SSD in capacity of 64 and 128 GB. The interesting option in a past came up on Kickstarter — it is the Nifty MiniDrive adapter using the SD slot of the laptop for expansion of his memory. The next way of growth of a disk place offers an accessory with the natural title of Ultra-compact USB Memory. Unlike Nifty MiniDrive it uses USB port and at all this so малогабаритен that from the laptop the device can be not taken absolutely.
The novelty is executed in the aluminum case and being attached to a laptop supports its limits least than on 5 mm. Only the small aluminum cylinder outside sticks out. Dimensions a flash drive make 18х16,3х6,8 mm, weight — 2 g.
It is a pity that the store supports only an ideal of USB 2.0 and it limits its speed of data transmission of 30 Mbps. The capacity of a novelty makes 16 or 32 GB, cost — $60 and $93 respectively that to modern measures there is a lot of. It is necessary to overpay for aluminum and the compact sizes.
The accessory is compatible to OS X 10.6 and is newer and with Windows XP SP3 and is newer. There is a built-in system of enciphering with introduction of the 256-bit way AES and the password. On sale of Ultra-compact USB Memory will appear since December 11 of this year. [GeekStuff4U]


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This is a group for all PC gamers from all gaming generations. From the time of PCs like the Comadore 64 to the modern PCs. By PC i don't mean just Windows...
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John F. Reed Honors Program
Honors Scholars and Honors Faculty uphold the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Fort Lewis College. In addition, the mentored learning plan crafted for each Honors Scholar is guided by best practices published by the National Council of Honors Colleges (NCHC).
The John F. Reed Honors Program strives to be the most caring, rigorous honors program for high-ability, high-achieving students in a public liberal arts college in the western United States.
From matriculation to graduation, we mentor Honors Scholars to become reflective, collaborative, innovative, compassionate doers of good — thoughtful persons engaged and undeterred by difficulties and risks in their pursuit of making the world a better place for all.
Fort Lewis College is a founding member of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). The college embraces the mission, values, and best practices governing the 125 institutional members of NCHC. See the following for NCHC information on Honors Education and Honors Programs.
And there is more . . .
The John F. Reed Honors Program requires peer collaboration and mentoring by Honors Faculty. Students should commit early. Shaping young scholars into goodness and happiness and intellectual maturity happens over time -- not though a single class or in a single term.
To learn more about our mentoring, consider us.
If you are ready to begin your journey toward becoming an Honors Scholar, apply here!


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Whetstone Oak
The founder of Whetstone Oak, James Ransley, is the third generation in his family to work in handcrafting oak, and learned woodworking techniques from his father and grandfather. While working for the family oak framing company he developed a small range of products under his own name, taking some inspiration from the work of Japanese-American designer George Nakashima. This range of products was initially products for exterior use, due to his father's oak frame building company exhibiting at the likes of Chelsea Flower Show. Over time, in response to customers, the focus has shifted to the point where interior live edge tables have been the principle focus of the company for many years.
Although busy with Whetstone Oak he can often be found assisting his father on site for an oak frame building being erected, particularly when cranes are involved.
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An e-statement is the electronic equivalent of our tuition statement and students schedule packaged into one pdf. All e-statements are stored on our website and are accessed through a special link provided in the monthly E-Newsletter. The E-Newsletter is distributed on the 15th of each month.
Clicking on the link within the email will open the web page where photos of the students are displayed. Click on the appropriate photo to open the file in Adobe Reader. It is recommended that you bookmark the page so that you may access the file at anytime.
Adobe Acrobat Reader must be loaded on to the recipient's computer. The program is free and quickly downloaded from Adobe's website. Click the Adobe logo. It will access the Adobe site where one can download the program.
The statement includes:
- Date of statement, student name, account number
- Parent/guardian name and address
- Lesson rate: three-quarter hour, one hour plus any number of quarter-hour increments.
- The total number of lessons in the month
- A listing of books and materials distributed within the previous month, price includes shipping and handling
- The grand total due for the entire family
Payment Information
Payment is expected on the date appearing on the statement unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Checks are made out to John R. Stevenson and receipts are available for cash payments. When payment is made by check the invoice number of the e-Statement must be marked on the check to insure proper credit.
By making payment, it is understood to be a binding agreement between studio and student. There are neither tuition refunds, tuition credits nor transfers to family or non-family members.
The Schedule
A schedule for each student is included with each e-Statement. They include:
- Student name and ID number
- Student regular lesson time and day
- List of regular lessons with date, time and duration
- List of any make-up lessons with date, time, and duration.
- List of any group lessons with date, time, and duration.
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text: You seek Wisdom the best you can, you make the moves, and God makes the adjustments to your moves. You miss His voice or plans from time to time, and He gracefully fills in the gap. You shape your beliefs based on everything you have come to know and experience, and God finds a way to reshape your thoughts to align with His. It all seems like a very simple way to live, and it can be, when we give our burdens to God.


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What Type of Computer Should I Podcast With?
That is a good question. We talk all the time about microphones and mixers, software and sound effects. But how much do we talk about the computer you are using to make your podcast? Not that much.
So let's tackle that issue.
What is the Lowest End Computer you can use for a Podcast?
For this question, we are talking about an audio podcast. If you want to try and do video on an old machine, then good luck. You'll have way too many problems.
As for the audio, recording is very low-key. I could probably pick up an old Pentium machine and install software to record with. The key is if you want to do more than just record your voice.
Some audio programs can keep voices separate. That way, post production could fix any problems of either voice.
The biggest thing to make sure of: Your sound card. If you can record audio at 24 bit, you will be able to capture the quality. It's similar to compression in an MP3. The higher the bit rate, the better the sound. A sound card at 24 bit, 96,000 khz will collect the most data from the recording. Of course, the quality is completely up to the gear you own.
Does an iPad Record at 24 bit?
The 3rd generation iPad can. You would want to use a microphone that could also support 24 bit recording (for best performance). However, once it's recorded, make sure it doesn't convert to send, because it could knock the audio down to 16 bit recording.
If you don't care about high fidelity in your podcast (after all, you will compress it to a 128 kbps MP3), then this nit-pick might be null for you.
Android tablets can vary on their audio capabilities. Read the specs to make sure what you are getting.
Optimal computer for Recording
If you have a machine with an i3 processor, 2 GB of memory, a decent hard drive, and just recording 1 voice – you will be fine. If you decide to multi-track record, then you will need a beefier machine. A $500 laptop or desktop could easily be used for podcasting.
What about Video Podcasting?
That gets into another can of worms. Now you are adding a video card into the mix.
If you are streaming, that same $500 computer might work fine. uStream or Livestream recordings work best when your data push is low.
If you are recording to something like Adobe Premier Pro, you will want to add a lot of power to your machine. Multiple core processors and a larger video card. More memory, too.
What about PC vs Mac for Podcasting?
There is no advantage to this. Mac and PC (with Windows) have programs you can install to podcast – some of them are free. Both Mac and Windows have video editing software. The biggest issue at this point is price. Macbook supports 24 bit audio, while some PC machine might have 16 bit soundcards installed. Best option for PC is to get a machine with either 24 bit audio, or no sound card – which you can then use an external USB or Firewire device (once again, PC must have Firewire ports).
Podcasting can happen from an old Radio shack tape recorder, all the way up to your top of the line PC. You might need more power if you do more than record audio. Otherwise, that PC stuffed in the corner of the closet could easily become the podcast machine.
Although, if you are serious about your podcast, you might want to have a more up-to-date machine.


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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting Canada as part of their North American tour and arrived in Quebec City on the HMCS Montreal overnight.
After a prayer service on the ship, they visited Maison Dauphine, a local youth centre where they listened to residents' stories and watched circus tricks.
A young man with a green mohawk and earlobe-stretching earrings juggled blocks of wood while the Royal couple cheered him on.
Prince William described the feats as "awesome" and spent several minutes deep in conversation with the young man afterwards, asking him how long he had spent learning his tricks.
The Duchess was also given a display of close-up magic when one man made three foam balls disappear from his hands and then magically reappear in hers.
The centre helps children and young adults from the ages of 12 to 24 who are in need of a safe haven. Many have run away from home after being victims of abuse, others are drug addicts or orphans who have been in care most of their lives.
The couple will visit seven Canadian cities in eight days on what is their first official overseas tour.