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July 27-31, 2020
(Orientation July 26)
O'Connor Method String Camp is a music instruction camp for violin and strings based on the O'Connor Method. This camp uses American music, creativity, cultural diversity, and improvisation to improve learning for both children and adults who want to take string lessons while enjoying and excelling at music. The camp provides group lessons, string orchestra, and a host of various electives from tune writing to dancing and singing. The goal of the O'Connor Method is to learn to play string instruments through the use of the rich and diverse styles of American music. There are both solo and orchestral tracks of the Method using the same literature in the fist two books, and often times they intersect with children taking the Method. It could simply be one or the other, as these tracks can work independently by design. Some kids will have private lessons at home, and some will just receive the O'Connor Method through orchestra programs at school.
A Word From Mark O'Connor:
Co-Directors Mark and Maggie O'Connor
"The O'Connor Method is designed to guide students gradually through the
development of pedagogical and musical techniques necessary to become a
proficient, well-rounded musician through a carefully planned succession of
pieces. Gradual development of left-hand technique, bowing skill and ear
training as revealed through the study of beautiful music encourages a love
of music-making in a slow, steady and natural way.
The music that I have collected for the O'Connor Method includes some of the
most endearing melodies in American music as well as some of the great folk
fiddle tunes that have endured our 400 year-old history of violin playing. I
have made it a specific feature of the Method to include musical literature that
represents all of the Americas -Mexico, Canada and every region of the United
States – and all musical styles – classical, folk, Latin, jazz, rock and ragtime.
I have chosen and arranged material that will be both instructive and artistically
enriching, and will help create the future classical violinist, folk fiddler, jazz musician- or all three!" -Mark O'Connor
Participate by registering in one of the following camp sections:
A Camp
B Camp
Books III & IV Level (Intermediate/Advanced)
Books I & II Level (Beginner)
(Ages 8 & up + Adults).
(Ages 7 & up + Adults).
Register A Camp
Register B Camp
Half-Day Camp
Teacher Training
For young students (Beginner)
For teachers and music education students offered at the Fundamental Level (Book I and Book II) or Teacher Training Advanced Level (Book III and Book IV). You must have taken training at the Fundamental level to take the training at the advanced level.
(Ages 4-7 only).
Register Half-Day Camp
Register Teacher Training
What kinds of classes will be offered in the A and B Camps?
Orchestra A (open to all instruments - must read music)
Dancing (dance steps to the various American genres)
Chamber Music (open to all instruments - must read music)
Write Your Own Tune (open to all instruments - must read music)
Chording & Chopping (open to all instruments)
Improvisation for Violins (violins only)
Improvisation for Violas (violas only)
Improvisation for Cellos (cellos only)
Irish/Scottish Fiddling
Bluegrass/Old-time Fiddling (violins only)
Jazz/Swing (open to all instruments)
How to Jam (small group - open to all instruments)
Mandolin (some experience necessary, bring your own instrument)
Guitar (some experience necessary, bring your own instrument)
Singing (learn to sing in American musical styles)
Students will find they have free periods during which they can do arts and crafts, jam with friends, and create small bands or ensembles.
*Your elective choices will be taken into consideration for the final scheduling, which can not be changed*
Each Student is required to take two core classes focusing on O'Connor Method materials, one being a group class and the other being a masterclass.
Each student will also choose two electives to take throughout the week.
For example, in the A Camp each student will choose two electives from the following:
The rest of the events (3pm-6pm) for the day are optional for A and B Camp students, but highly encouraged! The daily All Camp Orchestra places the faculty in the first desks of each string section, and additional faculty and teacher trainees in seating assignments, each with an empty chair to their side to be filled by students at various levels and of any age to create a 100-piece string orchestra and a unique learning experience! Repertoire is from O'Connor Method Orchestra Book II. Each day ends with a Student Recital and Jam Session, during which the students play for each other – often sharing their recent creations that happened during class or free time that day. Parents and chaperones are also encouraged to come to these optional daily activities. Underage students not participating in these optional activities need to be picked up by their chaperone for the day.
Thursday Evening is the Student Electives Concert
Friday Evening is the Student "Playdown"
A New American School of String Playing
Here is a history of the American tunes selected for the O'Connor String Playing Method. Written by Mark O'Connor for the book series and can also be seen here online:


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text: Three questions you might be asking: Who? Why not Johnny Miller? And what about Jay Don Blake? Answers: Blake earns kudos as Utah's most successful homegrown pro. Born in St. George, he attended Dixie High and played his golf at the Dixie Red Hills Golf Course. He enrolled at Utah State in Logan and won the NCAA Men's Championship Individual title in 1980. A somewhat disappointing pro career netted him just one PGA Tour win, but he did prevail at the Utah Open in 1988 and won three more times on the Champions Tour. As for Miller, while he did attend Brigham Young University and has long kept a home in Utah, he blossomed as a Bay Area Californian and he's more closely associated with that state than with Utah. Which brings us to highly underrated George Von Elm. Born in Salt Lake City, Von Elm won the Utah State Amateur in 1917, '20 and '21 and attended the University of Utah. On the national amateur stage, he might have been the second best player in the country after Bobby Jones. He relocated to Southern California in the early 1920s and began a great run in challenging Jones for supremacy. He reached the quarters of the U.S. Am in '23, losing to Francis Ouimet; he reached the final in '24, when Jones beat him; advanced to the semis at Oakmont in '25, when again he lost to Jones; and then finally, in 1926, he brought down his chief rival, beating Jones in the final at Baltusrol, in a year where Jones had already claimed the U.S. and British Opens. Eventually, Von Elm turned pro, winning five times, and losing a marathon 72-hole playoff to Billy Burke at the 1931 U.S. Open.


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Publisher: New York, The Viking Press: 1977
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The gifts are unwrapped and the holiday lights are off, so now what? Time to get organized! Many people resolve to exercise and diet, but the beginning of a new year is also a good time to purge those clothes you haven't worn since college and organize the clutter that's been collecting in your basement.
Some organizing experts suggest getting rid of one item for every new holiday gift received, as a way to neutralize the incoming stuff. It's a good time to consider donating items to charitable organizations that normally get a flood of new things before the holidays but that are still in need of basics after the last ornament has been plucked off the tree or the last candle in the menorah has been blown out. People are in need all year long, so your old coats, toys, canned food and household items are welcome after the holidays.
Items that can't be reused can usually be recycled, including the cardboard boxes in which your holiday gifts were shipped, the batteries that you replaced in your kids' toys and the household appliances that are being swapped out for new ones. Even your Christmas tree can find new life as mulch. Many municipal recycling programs pick up trees at the curb and recycle them.
The new year also presents a good time to get the holiday decorations in order. Organizing ornaments and lights and labeling them helps prevent you from buying new decorations you don't need the following year. Keeping perfectly nice gift bags, bows and ribbons also prevents you from having to buy new ones next year and keeps those items out of landfills. And don't be afraid to re-gift – if you got something you just don't need but don't want to donate it, hold onto it for next year's Secret Santa swap at the office or give it to a friend or relative that you know would like it.
What about all those holiday cards that have been piling up? Hold onto a few from close friends and family, especially the ones containing photos, and recycle the rest.
This is a good time to teach children to be generous to others. Now that they've gotten so many gifts, tell them that they are fortunate to have received presents and that there are a lot of kids who did not and encourage them to pick out some old toys that are safe and in good condition to donate to another child. There's no reason the season of giving has to end after Christmas.
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It's strawberry season here, and time to make Strawberry Pie. This is a treat I look forward to this time of year. With fresh strawberries, and cream cheese, and an easy no-roll pastry crust you'll want to add this to your recipe collection too.
This is the perfect treat to enjoy in the garden on a warm summer day.
Serve the Strawberry Pie with Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream, for the perfect combination. Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream is made with real cream, and so convenient, the perfect topping for summer fruit whether in a pie or fresh!
Strawberry Pie
Pie Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 3 tbsp cold milk
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 -8oz. pkg. cream cheese
- 1 tsp almond flavouring
- 1/2 cup sugar
Strawberries and Glaze
- 4 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream
- To make the pie crust, mix flour together with sugar. Mix oil and milk in a separate bowl, then add to flour and sugar mixture. Combine and pat with your fingers into a pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min.
- For the cream cheese filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice in a mixer and whip until smooth. Spread the mixture over cooled pie crust.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with 3 cups of sliced fresh strawberries.
- To make the glaze, combine 1 cup of sliced strawberries, water, cornstarch, 1 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of lemon juice in a pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 min. while stirring, and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool slightly, and then pour over the pie. Let the pie set in the refrigerator, and serve with Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream.
This pie is particularly great since it has a simple no-roll pastry crust. The crust comes together quickly, and then you just use your fingers to push it into the pie plate. Easy Peasy, no-fuss, no-fail -my kind of pie! I love the combination of the tart, fresh berries, and the sweet creamy cream cheese layer. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.
With fresh Strawberry Pie, life really is a party!
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Today I feature a man who has had a very interesting life. He is also a very passionate writer who has pushed on regardless of circumstances – JOEL SAVAGE.
Joel is a freelance writer in Antwerp, who enjoys the challenges of creativity and adventure. Growing up in environment where he sees the experiences of hard living and those dying in desperation, it deepens his understanding and knowledge to start writing books inspired by true events.
Joel Savage was born in the central region of Ghana, Cape Coast, on January 19, 1957. He attended the Ebenezer Secondary School and Accra High School in Accra, Ghana. He later studied at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. Joel was a freelance writer for the Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times and the Weekly Spectator.
He became a naturalized citizen of Sierra Leone in 1985 and of Belgium in 2008. His first book 'The Writer Died' which focuses on his father's childhood and adult experiences reveals the ordeal of a neglected child. His second book 'Road of Agony' reflects on his life as he struggles to take care of the welfare of his family after the untimely death of his father.
As a passionate writer Joel records his life experiences as a roofless illegal immigrant sleeping at the central train station in Rome and shifting camp to Amsterdam, only to be incarcerated in his third memoir 'Overseas Chronicle-The Rome and Amsterdam Experience'.
Leaving his wife and a year old child in Africa for nine years, they finally joined him in Europe. But the happiness of the family turned into nightmare as his wife was diagnosed with aggressive type of breast cancer. Those days of sorrow is recorded in Joel's fourth book 'Heart of Endurance'.
Having dedicated his life to writing non-fiction books Joel's amassing experience and skills from previous publications enabled him to write his fifth book 'Little Boygium-Wonderful Experience' about his life in Antwerp, as he tries to integrate as a forklift driver, whilst he writes his books amidst scorn, underestimation and racism.
'AIDS doesn't discriminate, So why do we?' is Joel's sixth book coming out in June from his publisher 'Virtual Book Worm' in the United States of America. The book which is dedicated to HIV/AIDS victims worldwide eliminates the fears of caring for such patients and brings the human side to the forefront. Close the door against Aids, not the victim.
His seventh book 'The Passion of Reggae and African Music' the writer speaks to some of the masters behind the contemporary Reggae and African music. Read the live performances and interviews Anthony B, Joseph Culture Hill, Lucky Dube, Capleton, Gregory Isaacs, U-Roy, Julian Marley, Luciano, Tutu Puoane and a host of others.
Welcome, Joel …
Tell us about you and what you do.
As a family man with three children, I work as a cleaner in a school and do write professionally during my leisure time.
What was the happiest moment of your life?
When I published my first book, 'The Writer Died'.
What was the saddest moment?
I went to a shop in Amsterdam, bought two items worth 25 Guilders and gave the shop owner 100 Guilders (The Euro wasn't in circulation yet) I was expecting 75 Guilders return, instead he gave me 25 Guilders. According to shop owner I gave him 50 Guilders. The most painful part of the story is I borrowed the 100 Guilders from a friend. The shop owner never believed me. The argument went on and on and eventually, I left the items and the 25 Guilders he gave me to the house. I left everything because if I had taken the money, he would have thought I had wanted to defraud him.
What surprised you most?
I work in a school where it has over forty teachers. Once I tried to raise money to support the publication of one of my books. I was surprised when I became a subject of mockery and laughter that day at the school.
What was your greatest disappointment?
When I mistakenly burned down a dish washing machine.
Who did you misjudge? Why?
I haven't misjudged anyone, but many times people I respect most prove by their own actions that they don't deserve to be respected.
What or who was your biggest challenge?
My biggest challenge is writing my books as a cleaner and forklift driver.
What has been your biggest regret?
Tried to raise money to finance the publication of my books, because of the way it ended.
What would be your dying comment? Why?
The Lord to take care of my wife and children.
Who or what stunned you the most?
When Armstrong, the cyclist confessed of doping and when Tiger Woods cheated on his wife with different women.
What would you like written on your tombstone? Why?
Just my name, date of birth and the day of death, to be identified.
Who would you rather have not met? Why?
I don't have one in mind.
Who were you most envious of? Why?
I am not envious of anyone
Who did you forgive – for doing something you never thought you'd forgive?
Whatever happens to me benefits me. That's how I take it.
What was your greatest moment in your life?
When with my family.
What is your greatest achievement?
Publishing six books in a very hard way.
What personal traits would you like to have in your next life?
To use my experience to help other up coming writers.
What advice would you give to world leaders?
They should treat everyone equally.
What advice would you give to parents today?
They should control what the children watch on the television and explore on the internet.
Who would you choose to be stuck on a desert island with?
I don't wish that to happen to my fellow man.
Have any heroes? Why? Who?
Everyone who has done something little or great to help others in need is my hero.
What are the greatest legacies you will leave behind?
What others haven't achieved yet.
What's lacking in the world today?
There is no love, only greed rules the world today.
Any pearls of wisdom for the rest of us?
Writers and authors must help each other. There shouldn't be discrimination is the in the publishing industry, where many authors lack review because of where they come from.
What would be the last sentence you ever write?
When will terrorism, racism and discrimination end?
What inspired you most?
I grew up in Africa. I witnessed many sad things in life which changed my thoughts and inspired me to be a writer, even though my father was a journalist.
Who or what made you laugh the most?
Listening to speeches of children and what they do is my happiness.
What would be your top three chosen careers in your next life?
Learning to play the piano, acting and cooking.
What is your prime focus in life today?
To be read globally like other famous writers because I have a different message in my books as an African writer, which many would enjoying reading and talk about it to others.
Do you have any fear of doing something wrong?
I'm careful and conscious of what I do or say. There isn't any fear of doing something wrong in me.
If or when you reflect on your past, can you identify any world events that you believe had a significant impact on you?
The terrorism attack in America on September 11, 2001.
Do you think one can live a purposeful life without knowing the meaning of life?
Yes many actually do not know the significance of life. They are those who can't face turmoils of life and easily succumbed to pressure, depression and suicide.
From your perspective – what is the way forward for the world?
Just love thy neighbour as thyself and treat people with respect and dignity.
Imagine that you were given a chance to live again, what will you do first and what will you do differently?
I will use that opportunity to let to others understand the consequences of bad life and try to change those deep in the same lifestyle.
Do you have a bucket list? Tell us more.
I don't have many things ahead of me before I die, but it's my desire to live a happy life when I retire as a writer.
Any great claims to fame?
Yes I pray to be a successful author, that's all.
Anything you'd like to add?
I invite everyone to try reading at least one book by an African writer. They would realize that they have missed something which can't be read in any other books by European and American writers.
Clancy's comment: Many thanks, Joel. I love ya passion for writing and love ya passion for life.


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Several aromatic herbs are used, with a large proportion of Italian herbs providing the core flavours.
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Individuals and society
Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and others.
8A: Who exactly are we? How do we develop our morals and patterns of learning? What influences our behaviors in social situations? Physicians must have a keen understanding of their patients' definitions of themselves in order to treat holistically. Over the past few centuries, several notable psychologists - from Freud to Erikson to Vygotsky - have attempted to answer these grand question. In this module you will explore some of their ideas surrounding the concept of self-identity as we delve into the different phases of our life as we transform from infants to teenagers to full-fledged adults.
Have you ever judged someone based on their appearance? Maybe they were tall and good looking and you assumed they were successful and intelligent. Here we will explore how and why we see the world the way we do as well as the implications of those perceptions.
8C: Who are we attracted to and why? Why do some people behave aggressively and others altruistically? These are questions we can begin to answer through an understanding of social behavior. This tutorial will help you answer these questions as well as give you insight into the basics of attachment and the relationships we have with our parents and those around us as we explore some of the aspects that govern our interactions with other human beings.
Here we will learn why people look at you funny when you do the worm in the middle of the hallway at school. Just kidding -- but you will learn about the biological influences and social theories which explain why we interact with others and the world around us the way we do.
Nature vs. nurture: are animal behaviors taught or genetically passed down from generation to generation? Here we explore how social behaviors, like genuinely caring about the well being of those in your community, are more "nature" than "nurture."
Why is it that some traits like skin color, religion, or cultural values have more meaning than others like eye color or personality? Here we explore how discrimination begins as a stereotype and can escalate into behaviors that can negatively influence whole communities of people.


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It was a play of two halves. A pacy, thoughtful, entertaining first half and then a second half seeking resolution, often where it wasn't needed. Some of the dialogue has developed a life outside the play. A line destined for books of quotations happens when Rudge, asked to define History, replies "it's just one fucking thing after another".
The louche Hector argues for Houseman's dictum "all knowledge is precious whether or not it serves the slightest human use". There are those who see this as being arguing for "knowledge for knowledge's sake", and what is wrong with that? I'm a strong believer in the existence of a moral imperative to know. After all, Ignorance was one of Beveridge's five great evils, the others being "Want, Idleness, Squalor, and Disease" standing in the way of post-Second World War reconstruction.
There is an alternative formulation, courtesy of the ICFI, that goes "All knowledge is precious and serves a human purpose whether or not its usefulness is immediately apparent", but that would be different, misses the point of Hector's belief in knowledge for the sake of knowledge, and relates more to the temporal nature of knowledge, and that what is now pure research is tomorrow's applied science, is tomorrow's Simon Says.
Here's one excellent review. And here's another excellent review of the History Boys.
If you can, go see the play: if you can't, go see the movie.


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Latvian resort town Jurmala was hosting International Art Forum EUROJURMALA from June 13 to June 17.
More than 1000 participants joined this interesting event organized by IMPRESA production center, everybody could show their talent and get fairly valued and appreciated by professional and experienced jury.
Participants took part in bright and crowded parade, two competition days and winners got a chance to perform on gala concert on legendary stage of Jurmala concert hall DZINTARI together with celebrities and stars.
Despite the difficult fight for prizes, parade and competition days were filled with friendly and joyful atmosphere.
Bright procession on Jurmala's main street Jomas is a yearly tradition that allows participants to socialize, meet each other and make friends. Parade ended on the beach, where delicious dinner was served in local restaurant and disco bar XO. There was also dancing party organized after dinner.
Sea, sun, excitement and soundchecks – finally they make their way out to professional stage!
The forum already became a traditional yearly event in bright and glamorous Jurmala resort life. It was organized for the 8th time and gathered more than 1000 participants at the age between 5 and 35 from different countries including Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Italy, Germany, Armenia and others. During two competition days young talents were fighting for the right to perform on the gala concert called STARS AND KIDS. Competitions were announced in different nominations – vocal, choreography, theater, instrumental music and fashion theater.
The forum is called international not just because of participants that come from different countries, also there were many foreign viewers in the concert hall. The gala concert STARS AND KIDS was visited by Estonian, Canadian, Belarus, Azerbaijani, Russian, Chinese, Danish, Lithuanian embassy representatives. Many of them were supporting their compatriots who were performing on the stage.
Winners and stars took part in gala concert STARS AND KIDS.
The following celebrities performed:
ALEKSS SILVERS – Latvian musician, radio and TV host, who got widely known because of participation and high results in vocal competition shows NEW WAVE 2017, TONNA AWARDS 2016, SLAVIANSKY BAZAR 2018, SUPERNOVA 2019.
JANA KLAVINA – Latvian singer, musical project HELLO JURMALA finalist, vocal show VOICE UKRAINE 2019 participant.
ROBERTO MELONI — popular Italian singer and showman.
KRISTINA ZAKHAROVA – singer, theater and cinema actress. Many international music awards holder, prestigious Russian theater academy GITIS graduate, performed with famous Latvian composer Raimond Pauls and MORANDI under nickname MISHELLE.
BROADWAY (ANDREY OSADCHUK) – popular Ukrainian performer, sound producer, award holder of PESNYA GODA 2017 RUSSIA, songwriter for LOBODA (song PORA DOMOI), ANI LORAK (song TY ESHE LUBISH), LOLITA, SERGEI LAZAREV, PHILIPP KIRKOROV, NATALIYA MOGILEVSKAYA, KISHE, SONYA KAY, IVAN NAVI, ARTIK&ASTI and others.
ARTYOM SAFRONOV – tenor, Gnesin Academy graduate, Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory at Zurab Sotkilava graduate student. From 2011 – soloist at Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theater. Performs with Moscow Chamber Orchestra MUSICA VIVA, vocal ensemble INTRADA.
Forum has a yearly tradition to invite inspirer or muse. For many years following local and foreign celebrities were becoming guests and jury members of the event: IGO (Latvia), OLGA PIRAGS (Latvia), SAMANTA TINA (Latvia), TEO (Belarus), ROBERTO MELONI (Italy), ANNE VESKI (Estonia), MARKUS RIVA (Latvia), LYUBASHA (Russia).
Famous opera singer Ilona Bagele who was celebrating 35 year career anniversary was invited to become forum EUROJURMALA muse this year. When Ilona was a child, she was sometimes taking part in different competitions as a member of DAUGAVIŅA ensemble and then became a star on the opera stage. She supports kids' creativity with great enthusiasm. Ilona Bagele started the gala concert with beautiful HABANERA from the opera CARMEN and TANGO from the opera MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES.
Winners of the competitions were awarded with the right to perform on professional DZINTARI hall stage and also with special prizes.
Belorussian sports and health gymnastics club MAUGLI won PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.
Singer Jan Chehovsky from Czech Republic was awarded a special prize AMBER VOICE.
Latvian dancing group MILAGRO was awarded ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE prize.
BEST SHOW PERFORMANCE award went to singer AIRIDIA from Lithuania.
Singer Sergei Reznik from Belarus got awarded as YOUNGEST AND BRIGHTEST TALENT.
Special AWARD FOR STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS went to female vocal trio MALAHIT from Russia.
The most exciting part of the concert was grand prix awarding in different nominations. It brought indescribable emotions to lucky winners. Here they are:
Vocal Solo – Emily from Lithuania
Vocal Group – MONKEY TOPS from Belarus
Instrumental Music – drummer Richard Dzikia from Estonian
Choreography – KRUTIE PERCI from Latvia
Music Theater – REVU from Belarus
Fasion Theater – DEFILE MODELS CITY from Ukraine
Event organizers deeply appreciate their friends' Latvian confectionery manufacturers POBEDA from Ventspils sweet support of the forum EUROJURMALA. POBEDA CONFECTIONARY produces real high quality chocolate and sweets that for sure is highly valued. Special thanks from organizers for sweet gifts for participants and jury.
Despite the excitement and busy schedule, participants were able to show their best results and viewers could enjoy the performance of new talents. Young actors, dancers and singers got the chance to perform on the big professional stage and get closer to their dreams. Bright memories and great mood will stay forever! The 9th International Art Forum EUROJURMALA 2020 will welcome them in a year.
Participants are welcome to apply for EUROJURMALA 2020 online at www.eurojurmala.com


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Monthly Math Challenge with Crazy Math Mom, Issue #002- Creating a Study Space
September 07, 2012
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September 2012
Monthly Math Challenge for September:
Creating a functional study space WITH your child for maximum academic success!
Your Action Plan:
Before you start: Read " 5 Myths about Homework Time"
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4. Help your child design their own study space (it will create a true sense of ownership). Make it personal and let them choose colors, designs, etc. This year we used an old desk from the thrift store and fun duct tape to really give it style. Decide there the supplies, projects, paper, etc. will be kept. Be sure to label where supplies are stored,we used duck tape to make our labels. (See myth #3 and #4)
Your off to a great year! You have created a "Study Haven" with your child.
Sincerely, The Crazy Math Mom
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Defying Convention
KODO: "Soul of Motion." Energy in motion. Power in motion. It's the inspiration behind the design of every Mazda vehicle. Created to transform ordinary sheet metal into something that embodies the vitality of a living being, KODO exudes the power and elegance of a wild animal in the instant before it pounces on its prey.
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CX-5, being the first model to showcase SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY-the revolutionary suite of engineering breakthroughs, delivers high performance without compromising fuel efficiency & emission standards further evolving Mazda's ultimate aim of pure driving pleasure.
The CX-5's light, strong body and aerodynamic chassis enables precise cornering and light handling on windy roads, as well as high speed stability on the motorways.
High-efficiency SKYACTIV-G direct-injection petrol engines are your passport to a world of driving that is both exciting and eco-friendly while actively enhancing the Zoom-Zoom performance without compromising fuel efficiency that sets Mazda apart.SKYACTIV-G 2.0
New-generation all-wheel-drive (AWD) system for high efficiency and driving pleasure.
CX-5's AWD system features an active torque control coupling that delivers linear control of front /rear torque distribution from 100:0 to 50:50. In combination with the high-performance SKYACTIV-CHASSIS and SKYACTIV-BODY, this compact, lightweight drivetrain radically reduces internal energy loss for enhanced fuel efficiency.
The SKYACTIV-BODY is engineered to achieve two conflicting aims: lighter weight with better safety performance and increased rigidity. Widespread use of ultra-high- tensile and high- tensile steel reduces weight, while a ring structure and straight, continuous framework increase strength. The multi-load path structure efficiently disperses impact energy through multiple directions, assuring superior crash safety performance.
The SKYACTIV-CHASSIS delivers even more of Mazda's famous feeling of oneness between car and driver. Total re-engineering of the basics of suspension and steering systems achieved both lighter weight and superior rigidity.
CX-5 is equipped with i-ACTIVSENSE , an integrated set of safety features that uses selection of the latest sensing devices – including milliwave radar, near-infrared lasers and a forward sensing camera – to cover the widest range of situations and weather conditions to keep you informed and help you anticipate and avoid hazards. i-ACTIVSENSE also includes Adaptive LED Headlights and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert as well as the Lane-keep Assist System.
ALH offers the driver greater support for recognizing potential hazards when driving at night. And this means everyone, even novice or nervous night –drivers, can take the wheel with full confidence. The system improves visibility at night and helps the driver avoid hazardous situations by combining the use of Glare-free High Beam (featuring an adjustable illumination range) and Wide-range Low Beam.
BSM uses 24GHz quasi-milliwave radar sensors to detect vehicles in the blind spots behind and to the side, and using a turn signal while BSM detects a vehicle triggers visual and audio warnings. RCTA uses the same sensors to alert the driver when it detects vehicles approaching from either side during reversing operations.
A forward sensing camera detects lane markings and assists the steering to keep in lane. The system also alerts you when it judges an unintended lane departure is imminent by vibrating the steering wheel or with an audible alarm. When the system determines the lane departure is intentional (use of turn signals, etc) no warnings are given.
LDWS senses lane markings on the road surface. When the system predicts departure from the lane it issues an audible warning similar to the noise a car makes when it runs onto a rumble strip to prompt timely steering corrections. The system assesses driver inputs such as use of the turn signals.
MZD Connect is an in-car infotainment system that makes it safer and easier to take advantage of functions such as music streaming and communications on the move. It provides convenience by enabling hands-free phone operation and internet radio including Aha by HARMAN via Bluetooth® connectivity
Information the driver requires and the devices for controlling its display are optimally positioned with safety in mind. This includes the Active Driving Display, seven-inch center display and commander control that come as part of MZD Connect.
MAZDA CONNECT makes staying informed and entertained effortless. Explore the possibilities, including audio, hands-free telephone, the available navigation system, and so much more. Everything is easily controlled using the convenient multifunction Commander control, and viewable on the full-color display. You can even do the impossible: please the whole family, because passengers in the second row can charge and enjoy their own electronic devices using the available dual USB charging ports.
Explore new music and infotainment options via your Bluetooth®-enabled and Internetconnected device. With the Aha™ Internet radio app, you can connect to your Facebook and Twitter feeds or thousands of other streaming content offerings. Or enjoy integrated internet-radio apps or simply pick from your own playlist.
With voice commands, making and receiving calls is as easy as pushing a button and saying hello. Thanks to Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming, you stay entertained with streaming audio from your compatible mobile device. And SMS Text Message Audio Delivery and Reply allows you to enjoy fully integrated text display and audible readout. On Android phones, it offers the ability to 'reply' by choosing from a number of preset, standardized return messages.
Our convenient available factory integrated Mazda Navigation System offers the advanced features of today's navigation devices, including voice commands and advanced lane guidance. Plus, getting around town, or out of town, has never been easier, thanks to the system's 3D interactive map with step-by-step audio directions.
Don't drive while distracted. Even with voice commands, only use MAZDA CONNECT™ / other devices when safe. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in motion. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply.
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We are pleased to inform you that we are organizing the "6th International Summer School on Rare Disease and Orphan Drug Registries" (September 10-14, 2018, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy).
Registries are key resources to help increasing timely and accurate diagnosis, improving patients management, tailoring treatments, facilitating clinical trials, supporting healthcare planning and speeding up research.
The International Summer school intend: i) to promote the establishment of Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) registries in compliance with IRDiRC and EU Recommendations and ii) to support cooperation among different registry stakeholders and coordination with registries that are developed within European Reference Networks and National Plans in the EU.
The School will consist of plenary presentations and interactive small-group exercises, according to the Problem-Based Learning methodology.
The first part of the School (September 10-12, 2018) will provide participants with useful tools and methodologies to plan, establish and manage the registry activities.
The second part (September 13-14, 2018) will be a hands-on experience (Bring Your Own Data), where the attendees work with FAIR data experts to make their data FAIR and linked to other data that has been made FAIR before.
The School is open to health professionals, researchers, medical specialists, registry curators, database managers and representatives of patients associations involved in or intend to establish a rare disease registry, including inside European Reference Networks.
- Detailed program.
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Measures the level and structure of the intelligence in accordance with the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model, on the basis of six ability factors (fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence, quantitative thinking, short-term memory, visual processing and long-term memory). This modular test provides both a quick global overview of intelligence level and a nuanced and detailed assessment. It is used in decision-oriented psychological assessment, enabling specific issues to be clarified accurately and economically. It is used in manufacturing & safety assessments and academic testing.
Depending on the subtest, the respondent's answers are given either in multiple-choice format or as automated free responses. The six ability factors are assessed by the following subtests:
- Fluid intelligence:
- Numerical inductive reasoning: Identifying the rules on which a number sequence is based and using them to continue the sequence.
- Figural inductive reasoning: The ninth field of a 3x3 matrix of symbols must be filled with one of eight possible symbols in accordance with the underlying rules.
- Verbal deductive reasoning: Two statements must be logically combined and a conclusion drawn from them.
- Crystallized intelligence:
- General knowledge: The respondent completes definitions in a cloze text.
- Verbal fluency: An unordered series of letters must be turned into a meaningful noun.
- Word meaning: A synonym for a given word must be selected. The test uses a multiple-choice format.
- Short-term memory:
- Visual short-term memory: Orientation points are marked on a street map. The respondent must memorize the points and reproduce them.
- Verbal short-term memory: The respondent memorizes the names and the order of bus stops and recognizes them.
- Long-term memory:
- Long-term memory: This subtest consists of a memorizing phase, an intermediate phase and a test phase; it involves remembering information about fictitious people.
- Visual processing:
- Spatial perception: A test cube is shown. The respondent states whether one of six comparison cubes represents the given test cube from a different perspective.
- Quantitative thinking:
- Computational estimation: A calculation is shown. The respondent states which of four answers is closest to the correct answer.
- Arithmetical competence: The respondent must perform a computational task in his/her head.
- Arithmetical flexibility: A given equation must be solved by inserting the correct arithmetical operations.
- Algebraic reasoning: The respondent solves text calculation tasks.
Test forms
S2: Variable form II – modular
S3: Global form - test battery with fixed test sequence
The following main variables are scored:
- General intelligence: Global assessment of intellectual capacity.
- Fluid intelligence: Measure of the ability to identify relationships between stimuli, understand implications and draw valid logical conclusions using a variety of item material.
- Crystallized intelligence: Measure of the breadth and depth of acquired cultural knowledge, verbal fluency and word comprehension.
- Quantitative thinking: The ability to understand and apply mathematical skills and concepts for problem-solving purposes.
- Short-term memory: Measure of the ability to retain visual and verbal information in the short term and to reproduce it accurately.
- Long-term memory: Measure of the ability to retain information in the longer term, integrate it into one's own knowledge base and recall it accurately.
- Visual processing: Measure of the ability to picture objects in three-dimensional space and if necessary rotate them in one's mind.
Scoring elements
Working time
Confidence interval
Profile analysis
Item analysis protocol
Progress chart
Special diagrammatic representation of results
Personalized Word report
Test type
Test information
language-free item
parallel test form
conforms to the
additional device
high level of test
test form available for online presentation - open
links to CogniPlus
between 3 and max. 40 minutes per subtest
For S2 (fixed sequence of subtests) the time required is approx. 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Norms for ages 12+.
Special features
Modular administration possible (S1). Predominantly adaptive test presentation.


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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
by: From Good Eats, 2006-11-20 12:31:19
Very tasty mashed potato recipe from Good Eats.
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons kosher salt 6 ounces grated Parmesan
Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork. Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside. Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture, salt, and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.
Serves: 10 - 12
Good Eats Roast Turkey
by: From Good Eats, 2006-11-20 12:33:41
Best Turkey Ever! Moist and juicy with no need for a bag or basting.
1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon allspice berries 1/2 tablespoon candied ginger 1 gallon iced water For the aromatics: 1 red apple, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup water 4 sprigs rosemary 6 leaves sage Canola oil
Combine all brine ingredients, except ice water, in a stockpot, and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve solids, then remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Early on the day of cooking, (or late the night before) combine the brine and ice water in a clean 5-gallon bucket. Place thawed turkey breast side down in brine, cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area (like a basement) for 6 hours. Turn turkey over once, half way through brining. A few minutes before roasting, heat oven to 500 degrees. Combine the apple, onion, cinnamon stick, and cup of water in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard brine. Place bird on roasting rack inside wide, low pan and pat dry with paper towels. Add steeped aromatics to cavity along with rosemary and sage. Tuck back wings and coat whole bird liberally with canola (or other neutral) oil. Roast on lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover breast with double layer of aluminum foil, insert probe thermometer into thickest part of the breast and return to oven, reducing temperature to 350 degrees F. Set thermometer alarm (if available) to 161 degrees. A 14 to 16 pound bird should require a total of 2 to 2 1/2 hours of roasting. Let turkey rest, loosely covered for 15 minutes before carving.
You can use whatever spices that you like best. Also, the apple in the aromatics did not add that much to the meat as far as I can tell.
Serves: 10 - 12
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
by: John, 2008-12-15 12:03:13
Fluffy, sweet. We got this from Alton Brown and made them pepperminty.
* 3 packages unflavored gelatin * 1 cup ice cold water, divided * 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups * 1 cup light corn syrup * 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract * 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar * 1/4 cup cornstarch * Nonstick spray
Directions Place the gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup of the water. Have the whisk attachment standing by. In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Place over medium high heat, cover and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Once the mixture reaches this temperature, immediately remove from the heat. Turn the mixer on low speed and, while running, slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Once you have added all of the syrup, increase the speed to high. Continue to whip until the mixture becomes very thick and is lukewarm, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Add the vanilla during the last minute of whipping. While the mixture is whipping prepare the pans as follows. For regular marshmallows: Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Lightly spray a 13 by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture and move around to completely coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Return the remaining mixture to the bowl for later use. When ready, pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled spatula for spreading evenly into the pan. Dust the top with enough of the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture to lightly cover. Reserve the rest for later. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares using a pizza wheel dusted with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining mixture, using additional if necessary. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. For miniature marshmallows: Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Line 4 half sheet pans with parchment paper, spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray and dust with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Scoop the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round piping tip. Pipe the mixture onto the prepared sheet pans lengthwise, leaving about 1-inch between each strip. Sprinkle the tops with enough of the remaining cornstarch and sugar mixture to lightly cover. Let the strips set for 4 hours or up to overnight. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces using a pizza wheel or scissors dusted with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining sugar mixture and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
We used a full teaspoon of peppermint, but I thought that was a little too strong.
Serves: Lots
Mint Chocolate Cookies
by: John, 2007-04-16 16:25:54
Chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies, Adapted from allrecipes
3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons water 1 3/4 cups mint chocolate chips 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 20 chocolate covered thin mints or Andes Candies
In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, water and mint chocolate chips. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. Beat the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the chocolate mixture. Cover dough, and chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 1 1/2 inches apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. As soon as the cookies are out of the oven, place 1/2 of a mint candy on top of each one. Let sit for 30 seconds, then swirl with a toothpick. Cool on wire racks.
We like to use Andes Candies instead of the wafer cookies.
Serves: A bunch
Monster Cookies
by: John, 2006-04-11 23:12:11
Tasty cookies with all sorts of stuff in them.
12 Eggs 2 lbs. Brown Sugar 4 c. White Sugar 1 lb. Butter 1 T. Vanilla 1 T. Corn Syrup 8 t. Baking Soda 3 lbs. Peanut Butter 18 c. Oatmeal 1 lb. Chocolate Chips 1 lb. M & M's
Mix ingredients in order. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350º. Coole before removing. Makes 15 dozen.
We usually make a half-batch since that it about all that will fit in our stand mixer. We sometimes do not add all of the oatmeal, based on how thick the dough is. We also try to use the mini-M&M's.
Serves: A Lot
Pumpkin Dip
by: John, 2006-04-11 23:03:30
Cream cheese and pumpkin dip. Good with graham crackers or apples.
16 oz. Cream Cheese (2 sticks), softened 15 oz. Can of Pumpkin Pie Filling 2 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted 2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Cream softened cheese and pumpkin filling together in work bowl. Then add powdered sugar and spice. Chill and serve.
Sifting the sugar and making sure the cheese is soft keeps it from getting lumpy. Usually I make only half a batch since people only eat a little of it at a time.
Serves: 10 - 20
Ruben's Queso Dip
by: John, 2007-02-04 22:10:58
Ruben's Famous Queso
4 - 8 Green Onions, Finely Cut Fresh Cilantro, Finely Cut 15 oz. can of Stewed (or diced) tomatoes strained 1 can of Rotel strained Cumin to taste Black Pepper to taste Garlic to taste 1 or 2 boxes of Velveeta Cheese 1/2 to 1 lb. ground beef or pork sausage
Brown meat, add in onion, black pepper, garlic and cumin. Put meat mixture, cilantro, tomatoes, rotel, and cheese into crock pot and mix. Heat on High heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with chips.
We used garlic powder, but I am sure real garlic would work.
Serves: Lots
Yummy Sweet Potato Crisp
by: John, 2006-11-18 16:54:22
Sweet potato casserole with crispy topping.
1 lg can sweet potatoes, drained 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 egg 2 T softened butter 2 t vanilla 1 T orange juice 1 small can crushed pineapple marshmallows (optional) Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 stick butter 2 T water 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Puree the potatoes and mix in the other main ingredients. Bake at 375º for 45 min. Mix toppings together and put on top. Bake an additional 10 min or until browned.
Alternate topping: Mix topping in a saucepan and melt. Then top main dish and bake 10 min. This way will be less crunchy.
Serves: 10


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My Wedding Dress….
Since our wedding at the end of December, I have had a lot of lovely ladies contacting me asking for advice and recommendations for choosing a wedding dress. Today, I thought I would share a few photograph's with detail's of my wedding dress as well as giving a few tips to future brides for choosing your wedding dress.
Looking for a wedding dress that reflect's both your personal sense of style and personality can indeed be a tricky task! It is a very personal choice and there is SO much choice available out there now that choosing a dress can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. When we got engaged, I didn't actually start the search for my wedding dress until we were around 6-7 months engaged which might surprise some of you! I didn't want to rush into it and I knew I would find my dress eventually. I always seem to do things at my own pace. I think that is actually important as people can put pressure on you and that is when you rush your decision and possibly end up unhappy with your choice. My advice for choosing your wedding is to to take your time and do not settle!
When I started to visit bridal boutiques, I kept an open mind and tried on broad range of different dress styles from ball gown, fish tail, sleeved dresses to some fabulous vintage gowns. I very quickly started to learn what suited me and what didn't. I found that wider princess/ballgown shaped dresses drowned me entirely and that A-line dresses suited my shape the best. I knew that I wanted a dress that would flatter my figure rather than the dress drowning me out or looking too over the top. I always said that I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day. You have to be honest with yourself I think and stay true to your own sense of style and taste. I wanted to look natural. I also knew that I wanted to be able look back on photograph's in years to come when I am old and wrinkly and to know that my dress was a timeless gown and not just a passing trend.
Ordering & Alterations….
There were a lot of different opinions on time framed with ordering dresses and alterations. Some women I had been speaking to who got had married that I should order my dress 12 months in advance of the wedding date which stressed me out a little bit. So many people told me that and lot's of people found it 'strange' that I didn't start looking for my wedding dress immediately when we got engaged. Looking back, I do think that people can get carried away and when we got engaged we just wanted to enjoy that time, soak it up and not get swept into the craziness of wedding planning too soon. I am glad I didn't rush any of my decisions. After seeking advice from a wide range of bridal boutiques, I found this idea of having to buy your dress 12 months in advance was actually nonsense. Lot's of boutiques told me that you can buy your dress 6-7 month's out from your wedding date as long as it would not be shipped from New York, Australia or further afield. Of course, you also have to take alterations into consideration. I would take the advice of the bridal boutique on this one, just in case!! I kept my wedding dress search close to the North west and visited boutiques around Sligo, Donegal and the North. I didn't want to drag my poor mother and bridesmaids around half the country on the weekends looking for my dress either. My dress is a bespoke 'Karen Willis Holmes' ivory gown which had to be shipped over from Australia so I bought it in March and our wedding was at the end of December '17, so I had plenty of time for it to arrive and for alterations. I had three fittings in total – one after the dress arrived in store in August, one in October and then my final fitting two weeks before the wedding day. I ended up losing weight in the final two weeks leading up to the wedding as I was so so busy and let's face it the stress and pressure probably did creep up on me so with this in mind I would definitely recommend getting your final fitting as close as possible to your wedding day so any little last minute things can be altered.
Choosing my Embellished dress…….
My bespoke ivory wedding dress is by an Australian designer 'Karen Willis Holmes' and this particular dress is called 'Lottie'. Karen Willis Holmes stocks her stunning range of bespoke dresses in only two bridal boutiques in Ireland. I always knew that I wanted a dress that was timeless, elegant and most importantly, which I felt fantastic in. I guess I definitely had a certain look in mind from the get go.
On my search, which took me to five bridal boutiques, Pearls and Lace in Donegal town, Mc Elhinneys in Ballybofey, Panadee Bridal in Carrick, Lamelia bridal just outside Sligo and then I finally found my dress in Ultimate Dresses based in Dungiven in the North. I had tried on Sooooo many different styles and types of wedding dresses during the search for my wedding dress and came across some beautiful gowns but had not found anything that I really loved or that I felt like myself in. I definitely felt deflated at times but I knew that my dress must be out there, as cheesy as that probably sounds!!!
As soon as I spotted this Australian designer dress hanging in the Ultimate Dresses boutique, I instantly knew that was my dress. It ticked all of the boxes for me. Once I tried it on I fell in love with it and my mind was made up there and then. It was such a great feeling, almost like a weight off my shoulders when I finally found a dress that I was excited to wear on our wedding day.
With this dress, I feel like I stayed true to myself and my personal sense of style. I did not choose a dress to please others or a dress that would cause a big reaction. Instead, my dress was simple and timeless and this was exactly the look I was going for. When it comes to bridal style, it is obvious a case of personal taste. Personally, I have always loved more natural simplistic look's and I was never drawn to bridal looks that were too fussy or over the top. I knew that when it came to my own wedding day, I wanted to look like myself. This dress was exactly what I was looking for. The dress was understated yet also glamorous. I love the embellished detailing throughout. I have always loved embellished dresses and what better time to wear a dress that sparkles than for a winter wedding. Despite how it may look, it was an extremely heavy dress to wear with the entire dress from top to bottom being embellished. Someone commented that it reminded them of snowflakes as it glittered when I walked up the isle and the sunlight hit off it. I felt very happy, confident and relaxed in this dress.
To finish off the look, I added a simple one tier ivory veil which I felt gave the look a more bridal feel. As I mentioned, I wanted to stay true to my own personal sense of style so I wore my hair up in a loose up-style created by he fabulous Kiera in Patrick Gildea's in Letterkenny. I then added in a embellished side clip which I bought in a jewellers in Derry. I added some simple diamond drop earrings to finish off the look. For my bouquet, again I wanted to keep it simple and didn't want a bouquet that would take away from my dress, so I opted for a baby breath bouquet by Olga of 'The Flower Shed' in Sligo. I think it tied in nicely with my look.
I spent AGES looking for the 'right shoes' but when I spotted these bow embellished soft gold heels in River Island I got them right away. They were exactly the style of heel that I had been searching for and guess what – they were on sale!!! I know a lot of brides do splash out on designer heels for their wedding day but that is just not me – I have never been a designer shoe kinda girl! I also did not see the point on splurging on wedding shoes that would cost me a small fortune as let's face it you will only wear your wedding heels once! I was delighted with my find in River Island!
I had also ordered a little custom made balero to wear over my shoulders for the church but when it arrived it was too small so I couldn't wear it but looking back now, I think it was nice to show off the dress instead covering it up, even though it was a winter wedding and a little chilly inside the church to say the least!! Luckily, my quick thinking sister Lisa brought along her fluffy white jacket that I could throw over my shoulders when we got photos on the beach, which was a stones through away from our wedding venue, Rathmullan House. Thankfully the sun was shining for us all day but it was very cold standing on the beach in the wind for our photographs so I needed something to throw over my shoulders!!
Keep reading to see a few photo's of my wedding dress below…………….
If you are on the hunt for your dream wedding dress, my advice is that you do not settle! Try on as many different styles as you can to see what really suits your shape and figure and be honest with yourself. I also suggest visiting a wide range of bridal boutiques to get an idea as to what is available out there. I am very happy that I did not settle until I found this dress, it really is my dream wedding dress and I absolutely loved wearing it.
The very best of luck to any future brides who are on the search for your perfect wedding dress. It is out there, stay patient and do not settle for anything else than the dress that you had always visualized yourself wearing on your wedding day.


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Gene Regulation in Human
Humans have about 20,000 protein-coding genes. Scientists have found that about 3800 of those genes are continually expressed in all cells (Eisenberg and Levanon 2013). These so-called housekeeping genes encode proteins, such as RNA polymerase, that all cells need to make at a steady rate in order to survive. But the remaining 14,200 genes are required in some tissues at certain times—though not in others. The cells that produce our hair do not produce hemoglobin; likewise, our blood cells do not express the keratin proteins found in our hair.
Our cells express different combinations of genes thanks to a complex interaction of molecules (See Table 1). The first type of regulation to be carefully documented targets the transcription of DNA into RNA. As we saw earlier, RNA polymerase and other molecules must attach to a site upstream of the protein-coding region of a gene to commence transcribing it. That upstream section, known as the gene control region, may also contain small segments of DNA where molecules can bind. If a protein called a repressor attaches to a site in that upstream region, for example, it will block the advance of the transcribing molecules, and the gene will not be expressed. Other proteins, called transcription factors, bind to sites called enhancers in the gene control region, where they activate gene expression
Table 1: The process of regulating genes in eukaryotes is extremely flexible, and a variety of mechanisms are available at every stage. Mutations affecting any of these regulatory steps can lead to genetic variation for the expression of organismal phenotypes.
|Regulatory Mechanism
Coiling or packing of DNA.
|Can render a gene more or less accessible to RNA polymerase and to cis-regulatory factors necessary for transcription.
Methylation of DNA. Binding specificities of RNA polymerase, repressors, activators, transcription factors, hormones/signals.
|Can silence genes by blocking transcription. Can influence when transcription occurs and how much RNA is created.
|RNA is modified (e.g., introns removed, exons spliced).
|Can influence how much of the RNA is available for translation.
|Binding of regulatory proteins, antisense RNA (e.g., microRNA), or ribosomal subunits.
|Can influence whether translation is initiated.
|Cleavage of amino acid chains, binding of other subunits, phosphorylation.
|Can alter the structure and function of a protein as well as activate or silence it.
Any given gene control region may contain a number of regulatory regions where different molecules can bind. A cell can thus exercise exquisite control over the precise conditions under which it will express a given gene. Likewise, a cell can also coordinate the expression of many genes at once. Hundreds of genes often carry identical regulatory regions where the same transcription factor can bind. In many cases, those genes encode other transcription factors of their own that switch even more genes on and off. Thus a single protein can trigger the expression of a cascade of genes.
Scientists first discovered gene regulation in the late 1950s. Researchers in France identified a repressor protein that turned off a gene in the bacteria Escherichia coli, preventing it from feeding on lactose. And for many years afterward, scientists found other proteins controlling the expression of genes. More recently, however, scientists have come to appreciate that RNA molecules can also regulate gene expression.
For example, microRNAs silence genes by binding to mRNA molecules that would otherwise be translated into proteins. They act like switches, turning genes on and off in response to changes in the environment. Some RNA molecules help to coordinate the development of embryos. For a human embryo to develop different tissues and organs, for example, certain genes must make proteins in certain cells while other genes must be blocked.


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*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.
KidPackz has everything your child will need to start the school year off right. It isn't just for back-to-school, though -- I think this box is great for year-round fun! Here are their pricing options:
- Monthly: $15 per month
- Three Months: $42 every three months
- Six Months: $156 every six months
KidPackz is customized based on grade level, and the boxes are currently best suited for elementary school-aged kids (grades 1-5). In the near future they are looking to reach students in both younger and older age brackets.
I would have loved to receive a box like this when I was a kid! I think parents will love it, too, since it allows them to stock up on school supplies without ever having to leave the house. Like I said previously, even when school's not in session, I still think it would be a fun delivery. This box contained:
- 10 Colored Pencils
- Calculator
- 300 Piece Cupcakes Puzzle
- 10 Colored Markers
- Little Dolphin pencil pouch (with goodies inside)
- Four pencils
My favorite item is the Little Dolphin pouch! It's so cute and I actually needed a pencil pouch to take to work. The puzzle is a fun addition, too. The markers, crayons, pencils, and calculator are something every kid will need for school.
Inside the Little Dolphin pouch was more pens, pencils, and crayons.
Bottom Line: If your child likes getting packages in the mail I think KidPackz is an excellent subscription for them! I would have really enjoyed getting this box as a kid, and I think it's a great value for parents.


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Whatever you are looking for - a secluded honeymoon, a feast of traditional malvani cuisine, celebrate a reunion or simply just a peaceful weekend away from everything, Sidhivinayak Beach Resort Devbag will cater to all that and more to make your holiday in Malvan truly memorable.
Siddhivinayak Beach Resort has A/C and non A/C rooms and a spacious dormitory to cater to varying requirements of its guests. These beach facing cottages, bang on the pristine beach have all the amenities to ensure a comfortable stay during your vacation in Malvan. Siddhivinayak Beach Resort is well known to serve the most delicious seafood that one can find in Malvan. Siddhivinayak also serves vegetarian Malvani cuisines.
The first step out of the resort is onto the pristine beaches of Malvan. Located between Tarkarli and Devbaug 'sangam', Siddhivinayak enjoys a picturesque location. Sidhivinayak is also a premiere water sports operator in Tarkarli and provides inhouse facilities of water sports, parasailing and dolphin watch boat rides to its guests.


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Mental Health
Why do we need Services for People Affected by Mental Ill-health?
People who experience poor mental health can become withdrawn, isolated and find it difficult to manage day-to-day activity. Prevention, early intervention and a focus on support and recovery can help people manage the effects of mental ill-health and live with greater independence. If we can sustain and improve services we can prevent ill health, reducing suffering, lower the burden of disease, and reduce the impact on health services.
Mental Health Services in Oxfordshire
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health services to people of all ages in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, forensic mental health services across the Thames Valley, services for children and adolescents in Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset as well as specialist eating disorder services for adults in Wiltshire. It also provides community health services to people in Oxfordshire.
Staff work closely with GP practices, community pharmacies, children's centres, school charities, universities, voluntary groups and county council services to make sure patients get 'joined up' care. NHS healthcare services are provided either in community hospitals or from within local communities to support people near or in their homes. Most people are referred by their GP but they can also be referred by social services, housing departments, schools or the criminal justice system.
The Oxfordshire Mind Guide website is an online database providing accessible information about local mental health services.


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The postman arrived at my door a couple of months ago containing a rather heavy package from Hero Games. Turns out that this box contained the hard copies of the newly released Dresden Files RPG. What does this mean? Well you might remember that I had previously done an early review of The Dresden Files RPG based on the pre-order PDFs. I'd said that I would ...Originally posted here:
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Westrec Marinas' New Haulover Marine Center
508-Rack Hurricane-Ready Dry Storage with Re-Designed Park, New Office, Retail Store and Bath House
3 October 2016, Fort Lauderdale, Florida & Encino, CA: WESTREC Marinas is pleased to announce that the New Haulover Marine Center is now open. Located directly on the Intra-Coastal Waterway at Bakers-Haulover Inlet in North Miami Beach, Florida, this 508 space boat dry storage facility is nestled between Sunny Isles and Bal Harbor.
This state of the art facility replaces a decades old existing open rack system while adding nearly double the dry storage. Westrec Marinas has successfully accomplished leading edge design, engineering and construction of the following improvements:
The new marine center is a 508-rack fully enclosed dry storage building rated to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. Prime materials, including concrete and galvanized steel, were used throughout.
The building was designed specifically to hold the larger multi-outboard engine boats that are popular in today's marketplace. It is five racks high and accommodates those vessels over 50' in length overall
A brand new level parking area was constructed as part of the project and provides adequate parking for marina tenants and beach goers alike.
In addition to being home of the largest marine fork lift trucks ever made that were special ordered for this marina, an innovative elevator lift system was also installed for the launching and retrieving of vessels.
Westrec's team is currently putting the finishing touches on the new marine center office, retail store, bait shop and bath house.
As part of the project, Westrec will soon commence the remodel of the existing Haulover Point retail store and fuel dock at the southern end of the Park adjacent to the inlet.


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for the steak:
1 1/4 lb flank steak
2 tablespoons chimichurri spice mix
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 serrano pepper, minced
1 shallot, diced
1 radish, minced
for the salad:
1 lb cooked small pasta (I used cavatappi)
1 bulb fennel, diced
5 red radishes, sliced and quartered
4 baby cucumbers, diced
1/2 cup diced yellow carrots
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cubanelle pepper, small dice
1 lb mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
3-4 oz crumbled gorgonzola
1/4 lb large green olives that were packed in oil with chile flakes, sliced*
for the dressing:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoons Dijon
Marinate the steak with the chimichurri mix, shallot, radish, pepper and vinegar for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Preheat oven to 400. Heat a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes. Finish in oven for 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Remove to cutting board and tent with foil. Allow to sit a couple of minutes before slicing. Slice thinly then cut into bite-sized pieces and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, toss together the other salad ingredients. Add the steak when cool. Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl. Toss with salad
*I get these at my local Italian store but any place with a large selection of olives should have them. They are worth seeking out!


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Parade in Granada
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Dominica sent me out for donuts from the bakery around the corner. I could not go straight there because we were out of cash so I needed to go to the ATM downtown first. I ended up getting down to the bank right as the police were closing off the streets for the big parade to come through there. The same parade that had been going since at least six this morning.
It was a huge parade. It just went on and on, quite surprising for this small city. From what I could gather this was another Sandinista political celebration. About half of everyone attending was wearing the 2015 Sandinista t-shirts and tons of people were carrying the FSLN (Sandinista) flags and many others had the Nicaraguan flag. There were trucks with speakers, people dancing, marching bands (including the one that plays in front of our house all of the time), banner carriers and all sorts of things. It was quite a party and massive numbers of people marching down the sidewalks with the main body of the parade.
The parade went on and on, I never saw the end of it. I marched along with it for a while because it was between me and both the house and the bakery. So I had little choice. But it was a fun parade and I joined in. I managed to take some video as well, even though my phone was nearly dead.
The parade ended up going into the afternoon. It probably lasted for eight hours at least. From what we could tell, they were making laps of the city.
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Wells County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce serves all of Wells County and houses the countywide Economic Development and Revitalization. The joint office is at 211 W. Water St., Bluffton; phone 824-0510; fax 824-5871. Email: www.wellscoc.com and www.wellsedc.com
Erin Prible is the chamber executive director and secretary for the board. Chad Kline is the economic development executive director.
2019 Board of Directors:
Jim Brewer, president; Ossian State Bank, 622-4141, firstname.lastname@example.com
Sarah MacNeill, vice president; Wells County Public Library, 824-1612, email@example.com
Trent Bucher, treasurer; Honegger, Ringger & Co.; 824-4107, email@example.com
Brad Baumgartner, past president; Four Star Services, 824-5384, email@example.com
Other board members: Vicki Andrews, Wells County Council; Tim Babcock, Dale, Huffman & Babcock; Tamra Boucher, 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics; Sharice Bowen, Town of Uniondale; Rick Bower, Town of Markle; Jeremy Collins, Rethceif Packaging; Sadi Curtis, Town of Poneto; Mayor Ted Ellis, City of Bluffton; Rick Gentis, First Bank of Berne; Blake Gerber, Wells County Commissioners; Eric Gerber, Edge Manufacturing; Sam Haiflich, BKM Real Estate; Rick Johnloz, Halderman Farm Management; Michael Lautzenheiser, Bluffton NOW!; Luann Martin, Town of Ossian; Scott Mills, Northern Wells Community Schools; David Morrison, Ossian State Bank; Brent Parsons, Bluffton Regional Medical Center; Brad Pursley, Ossian Deli; Julie Quinn, 1st Source Bank; Sid Schwartz, First Merchants Bank; Steve Stuller, AT Ferrell; Phil Swain, PNC Bank; Erin Prible, Wells County Chamber of Commerce; and Chad Kline, Wells County Economic Development.
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Whether you are planning a long vacation or a lengthy road trip, you'll need to plan your food. I talk about how to store your foods, and share some tips and tricks to help you preserve your food while traveling.
This post was sponsored by Canyon Bakehouse. I was compensated for my time. Opinions are my own.
We just returned from a two week camping trip. This is the longest we've camped, and the food part was almost 100% us making our own food. Because the places we traveled didn't have a lot of gluten-free restaurant or bakery options, we had to plan our meals in advance, do prep work, decide when to stop for groceries, and preserve the foods we brought with us.
I wrote a post on gluten-free camping foods that includes some recipes but really what I want you to know is that we like to make the same foods camping that we would make at home. Add in the occasional hot dog and s'more and you are camping ready.
The hardest part about traveling or camping that long is the food planning, in my opinion. We knew there wouldn't be a lot of options to eat out where we traveled to and most stores are hit and miss on what gluten-free products they offer.
First we sat down and planned all of our meals. I know that sounds daunting, but its important and you know exactly what you need to bring with you and what you need to pick up at the grocery story. After we planned our meals I wrote down a grocery list of everything we would need in order to make the meals on the list.
Canyon Bakehouse Stay Fresh Packaging
After we had our menu and our grocery list I bucketed the foods into categories: Perishable, Non-Perishable, Easy to find in grocery stores (like gluten-free tortillas, fruit, meat, etc.), and hard to find. Anything that was non-perishable that was hard to find was on the list to pack in the car before we left.
We have our favorite products, as I'm sure you do. And you know that you can't always find the products you need. There are a few things that we brought with us just in case we couldn't find them:
- Gluten-Free Cereal
- Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
- Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns
- Canyon Bakehouse Bread
- Gluten-Free Graham Crackers
Canyon Bakehouse came out with "stay fresh packaging" this year and it's been a huge saver at home and while we were camping. Their stay-fresh packaging is a new air-tight package that keeps loaves fresh (when secure in their sealed package) for up to 90 days after they are packed at their bakery. Perfect for long trips and camping, right? We brought six loaves of their stay fresh bread with us camping and had fresh bread throughout our trip.
Other things we did to keep our food from spoiling:
I precooked the first few meals we had planned to eat and froze them in advance of our trip. They stayed frozen in the cooler, and helped keep the other foods cold. When I was ready to use them I moved them to the top of the cooler to defrost. I also used my food saver (affiliate link) for lunch meats, sliced fruit, and anything else that would normally spoil in a day or two. A food saver vacuums the air out and helps keep things fresh longer. Using a food saver added 2-3 days of use to the foods that I vacuum packed.
Like I mentioned above, we packed as many of our non-perishable favorites for our trip in case we couldn't find them. We only stopped at the grocery store every 4 days or so in order to pick up fresh produce, meat, and anything else that we may have forgotten.
Do you go on long trips, camping trips, or road trips? When you do, what do you do for food prep? Do you plan your meals ahead of time? Leave me a comment below and let me know!
If you like planning trips, road trips, or camping you might want to check out my gluten-free camping foods post and my gluten-free road trips post.