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During the busy rush hours in the morning, I always try simple and easy recipes. Today's recipe, i.e. Tomato Saar or Goan Tomato Curry is a very simple one. I cook rice everyday and therefore I have to cook a curry to go with the rice. I pack lunch for 3 people every morning and it is a real challenge to cook a new dish every morning at 6 AM. This Goan tomato curry is a simple one and tastes really good. The tangy flavor of the tomatoes and the various spice powders makes this one a delicacy in my house.
The ingredients for this Goan tomato curry are simple and are readily available in the local market. Fresh tomatoes always makes a great curry. I have added garlic, but you can use ginger too and then this curry can be used on your special days, i.e. the days when you don't eat onion and garlic. Since my little one does not like very "hot" chilly taste, I keep the usage of red chilly powder to the minimal in. But you can use more if you need. Since the tomatoes I used were a bit tangy, I added sugar. If you get sweet tomatoes, then you can avoid adding sugar to this curry.
So why don't you try this simple recipe instead of making the regular Dal fry? I bet everyone will love it and will leave them wanting you to make it again.
Goan Tomato Curry / Tomato Saar
Ingredients: Prep. Time: 20 Min's, Serves: 4
3 medium ripe tomatoes
4 tablespoon grated coconut
10 curry leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 inch hing/asafoetida or 1 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 dry red chilies
4-5 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon oil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Grind the chopped tomatoes by adding 1/2 cup water and keep aside.
Grind the grated coconut by adding 3/4 cup water and keep aside.
In a kadai, add oil. When it heats, add mustard seeds.
When mustard seeds flutter add cumin seeds.
Add curry leaves and red chilies.
Then add asafoetida piece/powder.
Add garlic and fry till raw smell of garlic goes away.
Add garlic and fry till raw smell of garlic goes away.
Remember to keep the gas on low flame.
Now add the tomato paste. Let it get cooked for 5 Minutes.
Once bubbles start appearing, add the grated coconut paste.
Add the turmeric and chili powder.
Add sugar and salt and mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Note: Add sugar according to your taste. It depends on the tomatoes.
You can also add sambar powder though I don't prefer it.


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Brooks + Scarpa is not just a talented architecture firm - it seems they're also magicians capable of procuring clouds out of thin air, as they've shown in their plans to renovate the Kimball Art Center in Park City, UT. Encased in translucent honeycomb paneling, the Kimball Cloud is a light and bright space that makes use of solar passive design, heat exchange, and natural ventilation to provide energy-efficient climate control. The renovation of the arts and culture center is an opportunity for Park City to make a name for itself in the international art world, and Brooks + Scarpa's proposal could easily catapult it into the stratosphere.
Yesterday we explored BIG's twisting timber tower for Park City's Kimball Art Center, and today we'll check out what Brooks + Scarpa has up its sleeve. The inspiration for the Kimball Cloud came directly from the many "blue bird" days of clear blue skies that Park City experiences. Brooks + Scarpa decided to remind us of our often sunny skies by introducing a new cloud into the urban landscape. The bright tower set beside the existing historic structure of the arts center is a beacon that can been seen and experienced from almost every vantage point in town. Daylight here is one of the driving strategies and the translucent panels of the cloud tower filter light into the space and down through each level to create an open and inviting space.
Existing facilities of the Kimball will be renovated and upgraded in accordance with the programmatic plan adding necessary office, storage and classroom space. The historic building's roof will be turned into a large outdoor venue and seating and the side of the cloud becomes a movie screen to project the latest films from Sundance or other feature presentations. The cloud then will house new gallery and exhibition spaces, a kitchen and restaurant and will be topped off with an outdoor terrace and garden.
The cloud is wrapped in a glass curtain wall with exterior accordion-like translucent panels. Structural supports hold these honeycomb panels in place according to a optimized design for sunlight and shading. The entire structure has been designed to optimize the winter sun and make the most out of its daylight. During the winter, these honeycomb tubes act as greenhouses to heat up the air, which is then captured for use inside the building. In the summer, the panels act as a barrier to protect from the sun and the heated air is naturally ventilated up and out keeping the interior cool.
As for energy efficiency, mechanical systems have been selected to work in conjunction with the passive heating and cooling mechanisms of the exterior facade. A geothermal ground source heat exchanger works in conjunction with a heat pump to provide additional heating and cooling as needed. Daylighting through the facade also plays a major role to help reduce the need for artificial lighting. Natural ventilation helps move fresh air in and around the building. Evacuated solar thermal tubes situated on the south side of the building will provide hot water along with radiant heat to provide snow melt for side walks and the public plaza on the southeast corner.
Brooks + Scarpa has become a recognized name here at Inhabitat and they are well known for their public projects as well as their social and affordable housing. Their sensitive outlook and community outreach will certainly play well into the character and community of Park City*. Their design for the Kimball Cloud is at once both innovative and exciting in that it will give a well-recognized building facade to the existing historic structure. The cloud itself is appealing and floods the space with daylight, which makes it seem very welcoming. Compared to BIG's tower, Brooks + Scarpa's tower is almost an antithesis, but provides very similar functions.
As far as the rest of the design, I would have liked to see more inclusion of nature, green and vegetation especially on top of the roof where the outdoor seating will go. This rooftop plan seems bare and could have used a landscape architect's input. As far as sustainability, the facade, again, is innovative and the natural and passive features could be excellent, although I am slightly disappointed in their lack of more solar power. Utah has a great solar resource and to not take advantage of it is throwing money down the drain. Another point of possible contention is the cloud at night – in renderings it shows the tower glows, but as a town we actually have a night lighting ordinance and this will likely not meet it as it will be too bright. While it is a beautiful structure and infuses the space with an abundance of light and openness, I foresee issues with the design and getting the necessary approval.
Images ©Brooks + Scarpa courtesy of the Kimball Art Center and ©Bridgette Meinhold
* Bridgette Meinhold calls Park City, UT home and is intimately involved in the activities of the Kimball Art Center. She has watched the design competition closely since it first began and will continue to provide in-depth, first hand info on the project as it evolves.


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Torrent is part of the series Presence, which explores the journey in our minds from cluttered worry to calm and openness I am also an abstract painter and I have used one of my paintings and integrated it into my photograph.
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Uglyworld #1813 - Sledgering Lessons - (Project Cinko Time - Image 22-365), a photo by www.bazpics.com on Flickr.
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I can't remembers when I had so much funs before lunchtimers, evers!
This morning my gooders buddy Wage wakereds me up and askereds me if I would likes to learns how to sledgers, and his questioner makereds me jumps rights out of beds and into my warmers hoodie to goes outsiders.
Checkers me out, I am sledgerings, even Wage thinks that I am a naturaller, he keeps givings me thumbs uppers, cheerers and high fivers every time I flyers down the hill pasts him.
Sledgering lessons is so much funs!
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Aaron here. There are stigmas we all face, and stigmas we attach to our lives that prevent us from being who we are out of fear. A stigma becomes our sickness then it becomes our reason for being a nefarious individual, which will wreak havoc on those we love. We have to overcome these insecurities that develop into stigmas or we risk losing who we are and those we love. I speak from experience on this topic. I hope to reach another and hope they understand this as well.
We weren't intending new Films Crew tracks, so lets say we got off track and this is not a final product. This is one of two tracks that are in this form, that have just been brought to this stage of completion. SZ brought Kurt in for the final vocal. Stigmatized is one of those tracks that is based off an actual situation, something very personal to SZ. If there is a connection made between two people, a stigma can cause the destruction of that connection. Since relationships like that are so rare and won't happen in most peoples' lives, it is best to face our demons. Since Stigmatized it about a specific relationship, I have a couple of things to say that no one will understand. You are a brave and probably a better person than me and don't give into a stigma, you are so fortunate to have found someone who is patient and understanding that loves you.
We aren't leaving this track up for long.
You're doing what they want… What they want from you… So much
The questions are insufferable
And take away from you what they gave you… what takes away from you
All these unchanging things… Looks like a present… Like a unity
Your conscience… Your sickness… Your ignorance… Your wickedness…
No doubt bribed from illusions… …Chased… ….Distressed… And there's no way out
Believe in yourself and find the blockade… Made of truth left by us
So being jealous and being formed… You're satisfied by the waiting…
Your conscience… Your sickness… Your ignorance… Your wickedness… Your Weakness
Silenced… Leaving… To an unknown destination
Silenced… Leaving… To an unknown…
In the course of the revolutions… You're suffering a feeling of guiltiness
A masterpiece of heroic deeds… Your acting is based on thoughts
The consequence is the defeat… Understand yourself
This storm is beating through himself… No doubt bribed from illusion…
Chased… ….Distressed… There's no way out… Believe in yourself…
Find the blockade made of truth… Being jealous… And being formed
Silenced… Leaving…


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What to do when four remote employees get together with our Berlin developers in San Francisco? Take to the beach with the ol' pop-up office, of course!
Even as a remote employee and enjoying the freedoms that working from home offers, it's easy to fall into a monotonous routine. It takes breaking out of that routine to really appreciate this unique working environment that we enjoy. With one of our engineers visiting from our head office in Berlin, we decided to take our mobile office to the road.
In true German style, we took the comforts of our 1985 VW Westfalia through Golden Gate Park and comfortably worked on the sandy slopes of Ocean Beach. Driving through the park along John F Kennedy Drive we passed a gushing waterfall, the blooming SF Botanical Gardens, a paddock full of Buffalo and a (still functioning) Dutch fashioned Windmill!
It took no more than 15 minutes, before we had our wifi signal up, bean bags in check, hot tea brewing and a little classical jazz melodically setting the tone. After a few minutes of brainstorming, we were disturbed by a spray of water coming out of the ocean in the distance. Looking closer, we realized there was a whale popping up through the waves, swimming its way north! Our pictures hardly do justice but it was a rare and exciting sight to behold!
To our surprise, a curious, potential new customer, who we'd just had a call with that morning, came by and enjoyed a cup of coffee with us! She works the remote life as well and we had a good chat about her early impressions of our tool and our impressive start-up culture.
All up, the experience was wonderful. It was incredible to be able to work alongside each other in such a beautiful and unique location. We had uninterrupted time to hack away ideas, talk processes, brainstorm and work through problems. So much fun, in fact, that we're already planning another "pop-up" office for next week!


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What is there to do around here? If you asked your co-workers, the waiter at lunch, your cashier at the convenience store, or a family at the park, "What is there to do around here," how would they each respond? Better yet, how would you respond if asked the same question? The best way to learn more about your community is to experience it yourself as a visitor. In fact, share the idea with your whole family, a group of friends or your neighbors. Plan your local "staycation" as you would any other vacation. Make a list of what you want to see and do, leave time for the unexpected, and be sure to include local dining, live music, or nightlife options as well.
Staycations became popular when travel expenses went up and budgets became tighter. The concept really became a travel industry niche and allowed residents to learn more about their home towns and regions and become spokespeople for the unique events and attractions in their backyards.
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- Develop an itinerary to ensure you have time to visit everything on your list.
- Include an attraction that will appeal to each person in your group.
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- Include a recreational activity like paddle boats, miniature golf, or a hike.
- Enjoy meals in restaurants you have not yet visited.
- Stroll through the downtown district for unique one-of- a-kind items.
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- Plan around a live music, culinary or wine tasting event.
- Visit your local Destination Marketing Organization to gather resources and answer questions.
Being a tourist in your own community will increase your awareness about the atmosphere and "vibe" of your home town. Your perceptions about the options avaialble for the arts, culture, recreation, dining, and night life will most likely change as you experience it for yourself.
Driving by a museum, restaurant, lake, theater, shop, or live music venue twice a day on your way to and from work does not allow you to truly experience what your community has to offer. Over the next several months the Visit Stillwater team will introduce you to visitor destinations and experiences within our community. We feel confident we will enlighten you about things you would like to experience for yourself and learn new fun-facts regardless of how long you have lived in Stillwater.
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Rachael Gazaway - "It's just hair," became the three words I hated to hear the most.
Why are you BALD? "It's just hair," became the three words I hated to hear the most. For a girl her hair is her most prized possession. Or, at least it was mine. I loved going to the salon, getting my hair done, extensions, you name it, I've done it to my hair. Until, my hair dresser found a bald spot about the size of a dime on the back of my head. Three short weeks later that little bald spot had spread to the entire back of my head. My dermatologist diagnosed me with Alopecia Areata. My immune system was attacking my hair follicles causing my hair to fall out. I was devastated, not only was it taking my hair, but, i was losing my self confidence. I finally decided to take matters into my own hands, I was exhausted trying to cover a giant bald spot, and sad to watch my hair fall out so rapidly. I shaved my head. It's still a little shocking walking by a mirror and seeing my bald little reflection. Thanks to The Bald Movement, their gorgeous baldies, and inspiring stories, I have gained some confidence back. I know it will take time, but, after all, it is just hair, right? :)
When did you realize that Hair didn't determine your beauty?
I first realized that hair did not define one's beauty, when I decided to let my family and friends know that I shaved my head, by posting a picture on facebook and instagram. I found it awkward to talk about my hair in public, and working in retail in a small town, I just wanted to get it out there so I could avoid less confrontation, and "Sorry for your loss," jokes. (Haha) Little did I know I would get so much feedback. I received so many powerful and encouraging words from people I didnt even know. That left me feeling so wonderful, and more beautiful than ever. That's when I realized hair was just an accessory.
What words of encouragement would you share with someone who isn't confident with themselves as you are?
Beauty comes from within. Probably the most overused phrase of all time, but, the most true. People remember you by your smile, the way you made them feel, your personality, your favorite songs, and the things you love. A good heart and a warm smile will get you farther in life than any of your best hair days.
Dale Montgomery
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I love women that shaves there hair off to go bald .there are very very sexy. I love to hook up with one an go out on date.I myself KEEP my head bald to .love it that way. (BALD IS BEAUTIFUL )
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Labour Law Attorneys Pretoria | Labour Law Attorneys Johannesburg | Gauteng | South Africa
(Privacy Specialist, POPI & GDPR - South African Labour Law Specialist)
Johanette Rheeder Incorporated
(labour, civil & commercial law attorneys, labour law training)
Johanette Rheeder is an admitted attorney of South Africa and specializes in labour and privacy law, we also provide public and in-house training. Although we are based in Centurion, Gauteng we conduct training courses throughout South Africa and clients are invited to contact us for a quotation for their training requirements.
As a legal practice, Johanette Rheeder Incorporated strives to provide prompt and professional advice and service to its clients, based on skill, expertise and resources within the legal environment. As attorneys, Johanette Rheeder Inc specialises in Labour and Employment Law. Within these fields of expertise, it provides the following legal and professional services to its clients:
Within these fields of expertise, it provides the following legal and professional services to its clients:
- Labour litigation in the Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court and High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court. We specialise in all types of labour litigation, including reviews, appeals, applications, urgent applications and interdicts.
- General legal advice and opinions on civil matters, labour and employment law.
- Chairing disciplinary hearings
- Representation in arbitrations in the CCMA and bargaining councils.
- Settlement negotiations and agreements.
- Advice, negotiations and settlement on retrenchment and incapacity.
- Wage negotiations and advise on all collective or union matters.
- Negotiating and drafting of collective agreements and recognition agreements.
- Assisting and advising on labour matters in forensic audits into employee related misconduct.
- Investigations into ethical and labour related complaints and misconduct
- Conducting webinars, in-house and public training for employers, managers and human resource practitioners on various labour related matters through Labour Smart training;
- Johanette specialises in employment equity. In this regard we draft EE plans, conduct consultations and perform the analysis, draft plans and reports and advise our clients on matters such as unfair discrimination and equal pay for equal value.
- Advise on the implementation of section 198A to D of the Labour relations Act re labour brokers, temporary, part time and vulnerable employees.
We also specialise and assist employers with the following services and training:
- How to initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.
- Presenting a case in the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.
- Guide to Employment equity in the workplace.
- Retrenchments and transfer of businesses.
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- The effect of relevant legislation on businesses.
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- The five challenges manages face daily.
- The Labour Relations Amendment acts; and
- Introduction to the Protection of Private Information Act for employers.
GDPR / POPIA – Where Technology & Ethics Have Reached a Crossroad
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect on 25 May 2018. Its enforcement, preceded by a 24 months grace period, has seen an unprecedented data privacy shake-up in the last year.
Extension of Collective Agreements
By Alex Davies
1. Introduction.
1.1. The principle of application of majoritarianism as endorsed by the Labour Relations Act ("LRA") is trite. The principle essentially prescribes that the view of the statistically dominant employees within a workplace prevails over the views of the minority.
1.2. This article provides a brief overview of the principles of extensions of collective agreements as well as the application thereof to instances relating to retrenchments.


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Having the right information and choosing the right ownership structure can be key to maximizing the potential of your property investment.
There are several options for structuring the property purchase:
- in your own name
- in the joint names of you and your spouse or co-purchaser(s)
- in the names of your adult children or of someone who will eventually inherit the property from you
- through an ordinary limited company, whether foreign or French
- in the name of an SCI (société civile immobilière), a real estate holding company formed under French law, specifically structured for owning and managing properties in France. The organization is similar to a corporation since it is under shareholder ownership and control, but it is treated like a partnership for U.S. tax purposes.
Each option has its own advantages; the best structure depends on your own personal circumstances and your intended use of the property. The pros and cons of buying under an SCI are discussed more in depth here.
For any purchase, the right choice can be important for inheritance tax and other financial planning considerations. Be sure to complete the purchase with the ownership structure that you will want long term, because changing it in the future can be costly.


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A Glorious Night For Gospel
The 55th GRAMMY Awards took place in spectacular fashion on Feb. 10 as stars from all over the world gathered for Music's Biggest Night at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. The telecast drew the second-largest GRAMMY audience since 1993 with 28.37 million viewers and, on the heels of Super Bowl XLVI, set a new social TV record for an awards show with more than 18.7 million social media comments.
It was a night full of surprises as The Recording Academy once again paired artists from across generations to perform both tributes and mashups. From Bruno Mars and Sting, Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John, to the GRAMMY debut of Frank Ocean and the return of Justin Timberlake, there was plenty of star power and diversity.
GRAMMY Sunday proved eventful in the Gospel Field, in which the victories were spread somewhat evenly across the board. The statue for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance went to Matt Redman for "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)." Two-time GRAMMY winners Mary Mary took home another win with Warryn Campbell in the Best Gospel Song category for their hit "Go Get It," while Best Gospel Album went to Lecrae for Gravity.
The surprise of the night was a rare GRAMMY tie for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Redman won his second statue of the evening along with songwriting partner Jonas Myrin for "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)," and Israel Houghton and Micah Massey won for the praiseworthy "Your Presence Is Heaven."
Rounding out the gospel winners' circle was Best Contemporary Christian Music Album winner TobyMac for Eye On It.
Overall, it was a glorious night for gospel, and with newcomers such as Tamela Mann and veterans such as Fred Hammond poised have projects in the running, next year's field should be just as packed with talent and tough choices for voters.


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For many of you out there, the summer-by terms of vacation-has come to an end.
I know because I've seen all of your children's back to school pictures on facebook.
For me, this time of year just means I have another month and a half of heat and I have to get used to my boyfriend watching football every Saturday.
It also seems to serve as a time of nostalgia and reflection. It's difficult to walk outside and see the school parking lot across the street filling up with teenagers without remembering what it was like to be young… what it was like to start a year full of expectations and plans.
Although it's been years (and years) since I've packed a bag with crisp #2 pencils and empty notebooks, it still feels like a good time to start anew; to make new habits; to make new friends.
I feel like for the first time in years, I'm off to a really good start.
Yesterday marked my 60th day sans alcohol.
It's really nothing in terms of a lifetime. but for little ole me, it feels like a really big deal.
When I started this journey, I wasn't sure what I wanted out of it. I knew I needed a big change. I knew that I was on a destructive path, and that all of my attempts at maneuvering around the road blocks weren't working for me.
Now I feel like I've made it past the giant abyss in the road, and that- while it still won't be easy-I now have a lot less standing in my way.
I'm not going to lie, it's been really difficult at times, and not even necessarily the "not drinking" part of it, though that has been slightly annoying. That being said, the positives of staying sober definitely outweigh the negative, even when it's hard for me to recognize.
More than anything, I'm so grateful for all that I have learned about myself the last two months. I haven't been proud of all the new insight I've gained about myself, but I'm trying my best to take bad with the good, and use it as an opportunity to grow even more.
I'm not as outgoing as I've always thought. I've always prided myself in the fact that I was good in social situations. In fact, I might say that it was one of my best features. Put me in the middle of the crowd of strangers, and I'll be your icebreaker. I was always the person making the first attempt at making other people around me feel comfortable.
Experiencing a sober social life has quickly taught me differently. I'm still outgoing and like to be the center of attention, but only in situations where I'm very comfortable. Put me in a crowd of strangers sober? I'll turn into a frigid block of ice.
This is one of the most difficult realizations I've had so far. I've always had anxiety, and sometimes even in social situations-I've just never before had to experience it without a few drinks to bring down the tension level. Plus, I realized that before I was probably only making an ass out of myself anyway.
I'm trying my best to continue to challenge myself and not stray away from social situations. It's actually been kind of interesting to take a back seat at events and really observe what's going on. With every uncomfortable situation I put myself in, it really does get easier.
I really feel. I never realized how much I used wine as way to numb myself. Even though I wasn't waking up and drinking throughout the day, I was definitely using alcohol as a form of medication.
The last couple months have sent me on a roller coaster of emotion. I've laughed. I've cried. I cried even more. I've felt hurt and jealousy. I've felt enormous gratitude. I've loved. I've felt extreme discomfort.
It's not that I didn't have these feelings before, but I've never given myself the opportunity to really sit with my emotions, to try to understand why I was feeling a certain way. You know, all of those things my therapists have been telling me to do for years.
Anytime I felt anything overwhelming, I would have a few drinks to take the edge off. Even if I was feeling excited, I would have a drink to attempt to magnify that high.
I've never really just let myself be. This has probably been the most difficult aspect of staying sober for me. Sometimes I just want to forget. I want to feel nothing. Which is precisely why I know I'm making the correct decision right now to continue with abstinence.
You can eat way more calories when you're not saving up for wine. It's no secret that I have had some major issues with food in my life.
Quitting alcohol has by no means solved my issues, but it has taken on major layer of pressure off of the situation. I used to count calories to ensure that I left enough room in my diet for a few glasses of wine at night. Often, those few glasses of wine would lead me to a few handfuls of cheese nips or a late night grilled cheese sandwich.
I'm no longer obsessing about what I'm putting into my body. I know that I'm not going to be drinking in the evening, and that lets me enjoy my food a little more during the day.
Also, food is just much more enjoyable when I'm not preoccupied by the alcohol accompanying it. I can spend a little more money on what I eat, and not feel guilty about it.
Laughter is WAY better sober. Drinking or not, I've never been a person who has led a life void of laughter. I love having fun.
When I made the decision to quit drinking, it was partly because I knew that the activities that I enjoyed most in life (improv, comedy, work, movies, hiking) didn't involve alcohol at all. That hasn't changed.
What I have realized is that there is nothing better than the pure hysterical laughter that you get when you're stone cold sober. I'm talking the "piss your pants" variety. I've had more of those than I can count in the last few months. I'm not saying that I didn't have a good time when I was drinking… but this just feels more pure.
I'm actually a really good sleeper. For the last 15 years, I've held strong to the belief that I couldn't sleep. Some nights, I actually couldn't, but that was most likely due to adderall.
For the longest time, I thought I was using a few glasses of wine a night to help me wine down. I thought for sure that I wouldn't be able to go to sleep without it.
Boy, was I wrong. The last 60 days have brought me some of the greatest sleep I've had in my life. I go to sleep easily. I dream wonderful, weird dreams. And shockingly, I wake up feeling refreshed.
I have to take responsibility. When drinking alcohol, you always have an excuse for your behavior. It may not be an excuse that you're especially proud of, but in certain crowds, it can certainly be valid.
You fell off a stage and nearly broke your arm? Oh, hahahaha…. I just drank a little too much.
You told your boyfriend you wished he pooped in his pants in public? Yeah, that was just the alcohol talking.
You fell asleep in the cab and the driver had to use your cellphone to try to find where you live? Yeah… I was tired… and drank a bottle of wine.
Without alcohol, I can safely say that I won't find myself in most of these situations.
What I'm learning is that I'm still acting in ways that I'm not proud of, and I have to learn to take responsibility for my behavior. I can still be a major brat, and I no longer have alcohol as an excuse. Now, I'm learning (slowly) that I have to make the choice to behave in a way that I want to live with. I won't black anything out. I won't be able to blow something off as alcohol driven.
I'll still make mistakes, but now I also have to take full responsibility for them.
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All of you who are from where I'm from will know exactly what mabhanzi are and will need no introduction. For those who do not know, they are sweet buns which can be eaten anytime of day with or without a hot or cold drink This is my take on them. I have finally found my ideal recipe. Believe me I have experimented a lot until I have decided to settle on this mabhanzi recipe. These ones are soft and fluffy on the inside and golden brown on top.
NOTE : Oven temperature should be 150 Celsius
I have made some mabhanzi using a few mabhanzi recipes before yet fail when I tried to recreate them. For some reason I just could not recreate my previous mabhanzi recipe so I had to ditch them. The following mabhanzi recipe never lets me down and it is the only mabhanzi recipe I go to over and over again.
This mabhanzi recipe makes 12 big ones or 24 smaller ones. You can also halve the recipe and bake 6 large ones or 12 small ones.
- 120ml (1/2 cup) water
- 2 packets yeast (14 grams)
- 550 grams (4 and 1/4) cups plain flour
- 300 grams (2 cups and 1/3 cup) bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 110 grams (1/2 cup)sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 350 ml (1 and 1/2 cups) milk
- 113 grams butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
Mabhanzi : Method
- Pour the water into a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it, stir and leave the mixture for about 5 minutes.
- After the five minutes add the milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter and salt into the yeast mixture. Whisk together
- Add the flour into the large bowl a cup at a time and mix until all the flour is used up and it begins to form a dough.
- Using your hands, knead it in the bowl and then tip it onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, can take about 10 minutes. Put some vegetable oil or flour on your work surface to prevent the buns from sticking.
- Oil the inside of a large bowl and place the dough in it. Cover bowl with cling-film and let it stand in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 2 hours). The rising time will vary depending on how warm the place is.
- Butter and flour a baking tray which is about 33cm (13 inches) by 22 cm (9 inches)
- Once your dough has risen knock the air out of it and tip it onto a floured surface. Weigh the dough and divide by 24
- Shape each ball into a bun (mabhanzi) shape and place them on the baking tray.
- Let them rise again until double in size about 1 hour
- Preheat the oven to 150C (ignore video temperature) about 5 minutes before the rising time ends.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes (the times may vary because ovens differ but be on the look out for a golden dark brown top.)
- Prepare the glaze 2 minutes before the buns are ready by mixing the 3 tablespoons of caster sugar and 3 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan and bringing it to the boil. Remove from the cooker as soon as it starts to boil.
- Brush the buns with the glaze mixture sugar whilst they are still hot.
- Loosen the buns with a knife or spatula, around the edges of the baking tray
- Using another cooling rack, turn the mabhanzi out of the tray so that they cool without having a wet bottom.
- They can be served warm or at room temperature
- I hope you find my mabhanzi recipe simple to follow like I do.


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FYI......... I have read cautionary tales online about the use of these cozies in your microwave....cotton only is to be used...cotton batting no scrim or glues, cotton fabric and cotton thread....or you could have a fire in your microwave.
We never put ours in our microwave, because I tend to use leftover batting and I do have polyester thread sometimes, so we just heat up whatever we are eating and slide the bowl into the cozy after microwaving. Also good to use when having ice-cream too, to keep you from melting the ice cream with your hand warmth, just a thought.
Bowl Cozy with Corner Handles
I am going to just run through the process and add a PDF sheet you can download at the end with just the sewing instructions on it for ease of use with the pictures provided in the tutorial itself.
Measure your bowl to determine the size your square of fabric will be. My bowl measured 10" so I will be cutting (2)10" squares of cotton fabric and (2) 10" squares of cotton batting
Large Corelle round cereal/soup bowl
I started with 1/2" darts but found this was to open for my bowl
Left 1/2" dart to big and opening....right with an inch dart, the bowl fits in securely!!
Pin (I just used my straight pins) one of your squares of fabric to a batting square and stitch all your fold lines.I know most of the patterns out there say to sew an x (diagonal lines) but I sew on all the lines to add more quilting and to keep the batting secure.
For Small Bowl (with handles)
Cut (2) 8" squares cotton fabric
(2) 8" squares cotton batting
Darts are: 1" x 2" long
Bowl Cozy (no handles)
This version is basically the same with 1 change....
The darts or boxing is done on the diagonal lines
I used the small Corelle round bowl, which measured 8"
Cut (2) 8" squares of Cotton fabric and (2) 8" squares of cotton batting
Build your 2 sections same as for the about, but when you add the darts fold on the diagonal lines and measure from the tip....again for finding your right dart measurements pin the 4 darts and test your bowl. Once you find the right combination you will be flying.


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Now. Since football season is over I thought id ave a go covering other sports for Freds site. I certainly don/t claim to be an expert in sports, fuck im hardly an expert in football, so against my better judgement im gonna cover/rant on the UFC, and what a card to start a rant on. UFC 229, featuring their most anticipated main event in ages, Conor McGregor after two years out of the sport taking on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. These two really hate each other and has an old school professional wrestling build up. Back in April McGregor attacked a bus, yes a bus, with Khabib and his teammates inside. Two where badly hurt, McGregor punched a UFC official and faced criminal charges. McGregors punishment from UFC? A title match of course. See kids be a cunt and you too will go unpunished as long as your the money maker for the brand. He has a bit mouth on him and hope the Russian will shut him up.
Ive always loved boxing and wrestling as far as I can remember, but UFC I came late to. I first heard of it when UFC legends Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn where in the WWF. Later I watched their second UFC fight which saw them dance for twenty minutes before a punch was thrown. Not the best introduction to MMA. When Brock Lesnar left WWF to join their heavyweight division I was keen to see more. Then he lost his first fight and I lost interest. Then he became heavyweight champion, but what got me back was after one of this victories he got on the mic, with the crowd booing the shit outta him, saying there trash, hes gonna drink a beer (I forget the brand but it was the one that is not a UFC sponsor) and would go down on his wife. UFC had a pro wrestling heel, this man didn/t give a fuck bout anyone or anything, he was a wrestling bad guy except he meant every word. when he told the fans to get fucked he meant it, I was excited and been a fan ever since. My only other time covering UFC was in these rants, when I asked Mad Rad who won the title fight and he replied the big cunt. Given it was a heavyweight fight he wasn/t wrong. The other time was UFC 225 when I just kept commentating on Yoel Romeros tight shorts and how big his cock was. So ill try and keep my mind outta the gutter and focus on the actual fights.
I arrive at the Balaclava at some time, im not sure due to this fucking daylight savings. The clock radio says one thing the phone says another. I think ill do what Kramer says and just look at the sun and guess. Or its time to go home when the 30th fag hits the gob. Unlike last weekend where I was a fucking wreck due to the grand final, this week im relaxed and happy to see me dear mate and just looking forward to a fine card. Chrisi is loving today shes got this and Bathurst to watch. She happy James Courtney is out
Joe Rogan says this is a culture event and international event and a million other events. Joe describes it as the Irish Gorilla vs a bloke that wrestled bears when he was a kid. If that doesn/t get people to buy this PPV I don/t know what will. I do really fucking love this pub the Balaclava. This is the perfect place to watch sport. I enjoy Joe Rogans commentary but with friends like Alex Jones and Anthony Cumia im a bit sceptical of him.
Chrisi pulls up a BBC article seven things we need to know bout the fight. Fact one is its Conors first fight in two years, and five other facts I already knew. There is one fact I didn/t know and that's the fight is on 5:30AM UK time. Yeah thanks BBC, thats why they get the big bucks with facts like what time things are on.
Prelim fights
Womens Strawweight opens the card. An All American Affair with Michelle Waterson taking on Felice Herrig. Felice has some really weird beads in her hair and Michelle is wearing a shirt which is never a good sign. Usually when a wrestler wears a shirt its a sign they/ve given up so not sure I like this in UFC. Bruce Buffer the poor mans Buffer is wearing a cheap suit he probably from a garage sale hes more well-known brother Michael had. Solid opening bout with Michelle getting the W. Next we ave the heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Alexander Volkov. Chrisi is pumped to see Volkov. Remember seeing him a few years back, a real slugger and old school bar fighter if I saw one. Him and Lewis exchanged blows with Volkov getting the upper hand in the first round. But his mouthguard came out and the ref stops for him to reinsert, with the restart we got one more second before the bell. Volkov does an old cheap heel trick but claiming he was poked in the eye and calls a timeout without asking the ref if it was cool. Calling your own time out can lead to a atomic disqualification. Lewis and Volkov are tied up and Lewis pretty much falls on top of Volkov. It was much brutal than how it sounds, a big 120KG and seven foot fella falling on top of you. I don/t care who you are thats gotta hurt. Volkov took both first two rounds for me and on his way to taking the third, but Lewis unleashes a left hook from Hell with 20 seconds to go. Looking at the replay Volkov was gone with that punch, Lewis capitalizes and strikes on the ground, ten seconds to go ref calls it off and awards it to Lewis, who goes to his knees and does the cut throat action. Brilliant old fashioned heavyweight fight, not a technical classic but a brilliant heavyweight fight almost bare knuckle slugfest. Lewis was literally on his way to a Loss but pulled a classic win outta nowhere. Just wondering how the fuck he managed that punch so late in the fight after taking all that punishment astounds me. A hellava performance from both guys and an amazing finish that you cant script .the next fight I had little interest in, but the Tony Ferguson/Anthony Pettis was a ripper. The second round was a blood fest and both guys went blow for blow. Brilliant stuff. i got for a fag and find a crap cock and balls on my notes. i suspect Chrisi but it was Leeroy. Chrisi shows how she would ave drawn em. judge yourself which is better.
Main event time
Im picking the Russian
Conor walks out and does his usual strut which make him look like a wanker, but Khabib music is like Maria Carey so two wankers don/t make it right. Bruce Buffer has changed his suit, nice he brings out the shit suit for the undercards and wears the nice suit, the one that cost more than 20 bucks for possibly the biggest fight in MMA history. Our friend and MMA expert Leaping Larry L informs Chrisi by text if Khabib can keep him off his feet he/ll win
Ive been watching boxing since I was a kid and ive never seen his much police/security presence. Pommy Dave and Leeroy join us. They said there would be no handshake before are after and they keep their word. Conor goes for the attack which sees Khabib on the backfoot, but goes for the grabbling early. The crowd is shitting on Khabib for this. Hes able to throw a few effective punches, Chrisi says its nice to see young men hugging. Pommy Dave thinks there instigating a drug deal.
Khabib won the round for me. Conor already looks tired.
Round 2.
What the fuck is Modulo? I see it everywhere on the ring floor advertising. Never heard of it. Flying kick from Khabib hits but does little damage. Applies a slam and goes back to grabbling. Conor gets out and goes for he roundhouse kick but cant connect, Khabib lands a few punches and gets him on the ground. Anyone else this could ave been over but Conor gets back to his feet. Khabib gets him in another hold as I cant see Conor seeing five rounds. Khabib gets Conor back on the ground Conor gets his foot on the cage but Khabib takes care of that. Is that legal putting his leg on the cage? Conor is holding on, hes known for seeing the distance and winning in the last round, so Khabib really needs to put him away now. Conor looks fucked but I would never write him off., but he can barely land a punch this round. More grabbling sees out the round. Khabib has done everything right so far.
Round 3
.Like the first round Conor comes out with Khabib on the backfoot but more effective this time. He throws a few punches but the Russian gives a few back. Conor throws and uppercut which could ave been devastating if it connected. Khabib trys to get it back on the ground but Conor gets his way outta it. The Crowd is really behind Conor, astounding given hes a cunt. Both guys held their own but Conor won the round for me. What a fight, this has certainly lived up to the hype. Conor was fucked at the end of the fist two but shown hes going down swinging.
Round 4.
Conor again comes out with the early strikes but Khabib gets him on the cage. He gets him in a chock hold that looks like Scott Steiner used as his finisher.
Fuck what a fight. Conor after two years out gave a great performance but he was no match. Was it ring rust or just got found out by a better fighter? Either way, Khabib, with the exception of round 3 which was McGregors, fought a near perfect fight. I can find no faults in his performance.
I turn for second and I see its on for young and old both ringside and in the octagon. I just see the punches being thrown I missed what happened. Khabib jumps the cage and goes after one of Conors team while members are Khabib possie run after the Irishman. This is fucked. This is why they had extra security and cops. That night and the day after i read multiple reports of what lead to all this, but this is fucked. The way Khabib was treated by Camp McGregor was a disgrace and I don/t blame him for wanting revenge on that big mouth but he should ave just taken the win. And those guys that jumped McGregor are cowards. Again he has a mouth and a cunt but hardly brave trying to fight someone who is down, and even worse one punched, or at least tried to, Conor from behind. McGregor leaves. Dana White is pissed, refuses to give Khabib the belt in the ring for fear of a riot. Khabib hits the showers. No belt presentation, No Joe Rogan interviewer. Just Bruce Buffer announcing the result.
Dana White in the presser says Khabibs purse is being held and the State Commission will investigate. Khabib comes out for a minute, apologizes but not to McGregor, says you don/t fuck with the mans family or religion or country. I agree with one of those statements.
Fuck, what to make of this. Theres trash talk and ways to promote a fight and then theres being a cunt. McGregor stepped over the line calling Khabib dad a coward, accusing one of his team of being a terrorist, throwing a kick at Khabib at the weigh in, and of what else did he, oh yeah THE FUCKING BUS EPISODE. Two blokes hurt and also, as Dave Meltzer reported, throwing punches at UFC staff. The fact they used the bus footage to pump the fight is shameful, and to use it to make Conor the good guy is poor form. Dana White says he doesn/t regret it but this was a black eye to the sport even without this brawl. The fact McGregor hadn/t fought in two years and the bad blood was enough of a selling point, they didn/t need to bring the criminal activity into the picture. And Khabibs. cornermen who jumped Conor should be banned (which Dana White claimed he would do) but for him jumping the cage, its understandable given the shit he was put through but he should ave taken the high road. The win should ave been enough to shut Camp McGregor up. The Fact that Joe Rogan and the other callers where condemning Khabib yet saying how great humble Conor was in defeat shows where loyalties lie and is a complete joke. The fact they didn/t bring up any of the back story (AGAIN THE FUCKING BUS) is just baffling. Sure Conor is their biggest box office draw but to turn an eye to his past activities is a disgrace and makes the company look stoopid. What punishment should Khabib get? Fine him sure, but suspension? For me no. McGregor has an appalling back catalogue of behaviour and has never been punished by the UFC. Again the bus, and attacking a referee at a Bellator event saw no punishment from Dana White. Surely therefore Khabib cant be suspended. Fine him, or suspend him for a month but don/t do it for a year which would see him lose the belt. If that was the case that would be a double standard, and unfortunately I think we/re going to see one.
Bryan Alverz said we saw the best and worst of UFC on this card, and said the post match really wasn/t a surprise which I agree with. There was a lot of good on this card. Derrick Lewis had a comeback for the ages and the main event lived up to the hype. Overall it was a brilliant card top to bottom but unfortunately the post fight is what everyone will remember. What should ave been UFCs finest moment will go down as a black eye. Everyone involved looked bad.
As for McGregor, he should keep quiet for a while.


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Wolfram Reisinger is one of the founding fathers of ISOCELL. In our interview, the application engineer and standardisation committee member explains why he doesn't understand many homebuilders, and why alternative building physics are the secret of his success.
Mr Reisinger, you have been with ISOCELL's field service for 25 years. As well as being a renowned expert in building physics and a regular guest on standardisation committees, you are also well known for providing innovative solutions that don't always agree with the textbooks. How did all this come about?
I have always been a man of practice. When I built my house 20 years ago, I had a wooden skeleton construction built by an ISOCELL customer. I did the rest myself, as you learn the most that way. At that time, I had little understanding of building physics — wherever there was a cavity, I blew it full with ISOCELL. Through discussions with experts, such as architects and carpenters, I came to realise that there are generally accepted engineering rules, i.e. standards that cannot be easily ignored, since compliance with them is decisive when determining liability in the case of disputes. However, today I can safely say that I have managed many building projects, which by no means corresponded to the standards — and are still functioning perfectly to this day. The simple reason for this is that our blow-in insulation material can do much more than was previously generally known. Then, around 2002, a new rule for sub-roofs was published, which I simply could not comprehend from a technical viewpoint. So, I applied to Austrian Standards and asked to join the working group that came up with this rule. My application was successful and I'm still active in this working group today.
One of their passions is sealing, a topic that has long been neglected. Why?
There was no reason for us to raise the issue, because 30 or 40 years ago there were hardly any building defects. Then the level of prosperity increased, and the demand for comfort along with it. Who in the past would have been able to afford to heat all rooms, and to 24°C? So, the windows had to be sealed, otherwise there is a draught. The thickness of insulation increased along with energy prices and environmental awareness. At the same time, the number of defects increased. At the beginning, the main reason was insufficient sealing of the building envelope itself. I have been part of this development from the very beginning. These days, many people realise how important sealing is. I now spend a third to a quarter of my time clarifying planning details and yes, unfortunately also dealing with defects. These problems affect both lightweight and masonry constructions — and the advice of many self-appointed experts ensures that this keeps happening more and more often. It ultimately doesn't matter which type of construction is chosen. Unless you think properly about the planning and work to a concept, there will be nasty surprises — at the earliest during the blower door test, and at the latest when the people move in. Before the cause of the defect is identified, few people are aware that problems with sound transmission, excessive heat input, drafts, heat loss, and even cold floors are often due to a lack of proper sealing. High-quality, well-engineered sealing is a cost factor, but it pays off. Unfortunately, people often invest in other areas that are far less important.
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Company retreats, workations, co-working retreats, work and play holidays, team buildings offsites, coworkations or simply team retreats, as we call it at the Wolfhouse, are a popular way to ignite your team members passion, productivity and creativity. Many experts claim, that organising a team retreat, is one of the best investments you can make in your organisation nowadays.
Powerful statement, right? Let's explore more and understand what those team retreats are.
A team retreat is essentially an out of office gathering of a company's (or its division) team members with intention to work, play and strengthen team relationships. Quite often, they're hosted in rural locations, providing an environment where teams can learn to really work together and get inspiration. They offer opportunity to work and efficiently recharge, outside of distracting noises of large cities like London, Berlin or Madrid. However as every company is different, its culture is different and goals are different, forms of team retreats are also varying case to case.


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Do you like to write handwritten notes? I'd like to send more snail mail just for fun, but don't normally think to unless I have a purpose. I do try to send thank you notes though, and I noticed that my stash of cards was running a little low.
During my last Target run I thought I'd cruise the dollar section for a few more notes to add to my supply. While I was there I found a few more things I couldn't pass up.
I picked up two sets of notecards for $1 each. They're both bright and colorful, and one set is specifically for thank yous, and the other could be used for anything.
I also found these big rubber bands that can go around a small notebook or planner (also $1). I'm hoping they fit my planner so that I don't have to worry about loose papers falling out. Another planner accessory I chose was this set of sticky notes for $1; I'm trying to do better at remembering birthdays this month, so I thought I could use the little flags to mark dates in my planner.
I found some highlighters for $3, and decided to get those because I need some more for my summer class--I like to highlight and hated "wasting" my planner mildliners to highlight a textbook.
Finally, I couldn't resist this cute tote that I'm planning to use for library books (also $3). I'd been using one of our reusable bags that I use for groceries, but I'd like to have a dedicated library tote bag. We'll see if this one will be big enough...
I didn't stray from the dollar spot this month, but I think I got quite a bit for $10! Have you found any treasures at Target lately?
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Happy National Cheese Lover's Day
National Cheese Lover's Day is January 20, and to help you celebrate, we rounded up a collection of delicious accompaniments to pair with some of your favorite Wisconsin Cheese varieties.
For the Cheddar lovers:
The tannins in cranberries and beets work well with a complex Aged Cheddar, while the spiciness of horseradish cuts the creaminess of the cheese.
- Pear Cider Reduction by Chef Sarah Stegner
Explore a sweeter side of the flavor spectrum with a warm cider reduction. Drizzle on a piece of Aged Cheddar with a side of poached or fresh pears for a unique dessert plate
Any bowl of mixed nuts can be paired with Wisconsin Cheddar, but these Honey Mustard Roasted Cashews are an irresistible, salty-sweet-spicy-smoky blend that will take your cheese pairing to the next level.
For pairing with Blue Cheese varieties:
- Praline Bacon from our Cheese Pairing Guide
Sugar-crusted bacon with a peppery kick contrasts the creamy saltiness of Blue Cheese. The mouthfeel is unforgettably lush and the flavor is addictive.
Green and kalamata olives are delicious all on their own, but a little garlic and orange zest along with a few spices up the ante to complement aged Blue Cheese.
Figs and Blue Cheese are always a good combo, but these figs are especially satisfying, with a sweet, boozy twist and a hint of cinnamon and cloves.
Perfect with Soft-Ripened Cheeses:
- Warm Pistachios from our Cheese Pairing Guide
Warming the pistachios brings out the lushness of the creamy cheese, while the salt and crunch offer a delightful contrast.
- Poached Pickled Grapes by Chef Julian Alonzo
Take your green grapes from ordinary to extraordinary with an easy twist using only three ingredients. The texture and taste of the grapes are a perfect complement to a Camembert or Brie.
- Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie by Chef Ina Pinkney
Baking a soft-ripened cheese is a simple way to incorporate a variety of flavors. This Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie, with notes of cinnamon and ginger, can be an excellent appetizer or a great dessert for sharing.


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Hi! I'm Jennifer Snyder, a member of Spellbinders' Shopping Star Team. I want to show you what I made with April and July Die Kit of the Month from Maker's Mart. I have created two videos to show you what comes in the kits and showed you what I created with them. I hope you enjoy!
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Hackers leaks data on various file hosting sites such as rapidshare. According to leak, 5 databases and 100's of tables with admin logins and users data.
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IE 7 has XMLHttpRequest as native component. NOT ActiveX.
This is good news from IEBlog:
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If you love the Web Developer Toolbar in Firefox, it is coming to IE world too:
Finally, in recognition of the need for great web developer tools, we are just about to beta a Web Developer Toolbar that provides web developers with rich object model and visual tools which will help them design standards-based HTML and CSS web pages. This feature will be delivered as an add-on for IE6+.
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Our car bounced and rattled over the rocky dirt path toward La Cascada del Diablo (The Devil's Waterfall). This picture doesn't begin to describe the roads – they get a lot worse.
The population of Mogotes really thins out once you drive out of the town.
For an hour we trundled through the trees and mountains, past lazy cows, grazing horses and farmers planting their fields with coffee, yucca, bananas and sugarcane.
We even spotted a bright blue butterfly sitting in the middle of the road.
There are no signs directing you to the waterfall. The only indication is a scratched out plaque in someone's yard inviting you to open their gate and park on the grass. (If you happen upon the right turn in the first place and the roads aren't washed out from rain.) The locals are friendly though. They'll help!
The owner of the house lead us through his property down a hill to a small waterfall and pointed us toward a thin path. Scrambling over rocks and tree roots, lowering ourselves down a steep path, we eventually came out at the bottom of the big waterfall – The Devil's Cascade. It was a long way back up.
Water rushed out through an arch at the top, spilling over a steep drop into a blue pool below that ran into a small stream.
All you could hear were birds chirping and the sound of the waterfall. It was serene. We walked across the rocks, relaxed for a while and snapped some photos.
Then it started to rain to we began our climb back to the top.
Down a similar trail nearby, lies the natural wonder El Hoyo de los Pajaros (The hole of the Birds)- a deep tropical hole full of big nocturnal birds that fly out around 6:30pm every evening.
The hole is about 14 meters across and 180 meters deep with water flowing through the bottom.
The walls of the hole are covered in ferns and other plants. There is no fence, but you can lie on your stomach and peer into the darkness. Nearby there are a few green lagoons to explore.
The Hole surprisingly loud. The birds sound like an entire zoo of animals echoing up from the middle of the earth. There is legend that when the birds fly out in the evening, they make their way to the coast for food and back again to sleep during the day.
The origin of the hole is the source of many stories. It is said to be a natural phenomenon by some and others believe it is the result of a meteor. As far as I know, there has been no extensive study. I would be interested to know if that has changed.
When the sky starts to darken, small blue and black birds begin to circle around the top of the hole and fly off in one direction. When the darkness sets in, big black birds swoop like jets in and out so quickly you can barely see them and then they start to circle their way out and fly off in the same direction. It's strangely predictable. Unfortunately by the time the birds emerge, it is too dark to take any decent photos. Bring a flashlight to make your way back to the road. There are no lights.
In the darkness, the fireflies spark in the bushes and we rattle our way back to the town alone on a pitch black path apart from the headlights that lead the way and the occasional farmer leading a donkey home.


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Understanding Mental Health
Mental Health Advance Directive
A Mental Health Advance Directive (MHAD) is a document that is created by a person to state their wishes and preferences in case he or she is experiencing a mental health crisis and is unable to make decisions. The MHAD becomes a legal document to guide care when the person's attending physician and a second doctor, not directly involved in the person's care, certify in writing that the person is incapable of making informed decisions about his/her mental health treatment. A Mental Health Advance Directive may be written in any form and as long as it is signed by the individual, it is valid until the person changes or revokes it. The MHAD form that we provide here represents the combined work of many mental health professionals, consumers and family members to develop a friendly and comprehensive document. Anyone is welcome to use this MHAD or to revise it so that it best supports the person who wishes to have a MHAD.
Beyond its use as a legal tool in an emergency, a MHAD has many other benefits to empower a person with mental illness and to enhance communication between people and their support or treatment networks. MHAD's support person-centered care, enhance steps to recovery and assist in times of crises. Some of the elements a person can choose to include in a MHAD are:
A new Maryland Advance Directive for Mental Health document was recently developed by a consortium representing the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, providers, and consumer and advocacy groups. Additionally, a two-hour training program is now available for presentations to patients, clients, family members and mental health professionals.
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- Human Relief remained on site to help people in Africa. Today the situation in several African countries continues to be unstable, and the families are still struggling to feed their children and to take care for them appropriately.
- Human Relief finally supplies clean and drinkable water! Life has improved fundamentally for all.
- Millions of people could be affected by rain shortages and political instability, which makes the delivery of aid difficult.
- The changing security situation represents a major challenge for the work of our organization.
- Every year more people die from diseases, caused by impure water and lack of sanitation than by violence and war. Clean water means health, adequate food and education, especially for women and children.
- Human Relief has already built many water wells in Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Ghana, for the benefit of thousands of villagers. That is good news, because together we can build more water wells, which allows us a visible achievement for all people!
- With 900 Euro for a fountain, one grants families a long-term access to clean water. Also with 1700 Euro for a powered pump with water fountain is fed an entire village.


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Developed by renowned Hong Leong Holdings Ltd, One Balmoral is a freehold new condo launch that has gained its TOP status in 2016. Sitting on a land size of about 66,300 square feet, One Balmoral comprises 91 exclusive residential units, ranging from compact 1-bedder to luxurious penthouses, housed within 2 blocks of 12-storey buildings.
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Located along upper class Balmoral Road, this new condo launch screams prestige dwelling enjoyed by the rich and successful. The mere mention of Balmoral invokes a majestic feel; a royal connection of sort. It conjures serenity and privacy; priceless and jealously guarded!
In the most ironic sense, the peaceful and upmarket Balmoral Road at District 10 is extremely convenient; a mere 3-minute drive to Orchard Road. Certainly not easy to fathom that an exclusive precinct is at such close proximity to the busy and cosmopolitan Orchard shopping belt! Such is the allure of Balmoral Road.
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Shopping, leisure, entertainment and all flavours of dining are plenty, much to the delight of residents in this area. Drive down the road and reach Newton Food Centre in 2 minutes. Shop and eat to your heart's content along our famous Orchard Road shopping street where there is Takashimaya, ION Orchard, Wheelock Place, Paragon Shopping Centre, 313 Somerset, Central Orchard Mall and more. Venture a wee bit further with a mere 8 minutes drive to Marina Bay Sands and Integrated Resort. Fine prestigious clubs in the neighbourhood such as The Pine, Raffles Town Club and The American Club.
Educational Institutions:
Many prestigious schools are within easy reach of Balmoral Road. Anglo Chinese, Singapore Chinese Girls, Raffles Girls, Saint Joseph Institution and Catholic Junior College are just some examples of sought-after schools in the vicinity. In fact, for parents of young school-going kids, they will be delighted to know that Bukit Timah is a much sought-after primary school belt.
This new condo launch – One Balmoral is an undisputed gem of residential developments. Location, ticked. Convenience, ticked. Design, ticked. Make no mistake. Pick a unit that fits your preference. It will be one of the best decision ever made!
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|One Balmoral
|Hong Leong Holdings Ltd
|1 and 1A Balmoral Road
|Legal TOP
|1st Sept 2017 (TOP obtained: 1st half 2016)
|Legal Completion
|No. Of Towers
|No. Of Storeys
|No. Of Units
|Plot Ratio
|Site Area (approx)
|6,157.19 m2 / 66,276 ft2
|Total No. Of Car Park Lots
|No. Of Lifts
|3- and 4-Bedroom units come with private lifts
|Ceiling Height
|Floor to Ceiling:
Typical Unit: 3.2m
Penthouse: 3.6m – 6m
PES: 4.9m
|ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism
One Balmoral Unit Type & Mix
|One Balmoral : Unit Type & Mix
|Approximate Size : ft2
|No. Of Units
|11 units
|33 units
|2-Bedroom PES
|2 units
|1410 – 1421
|29 units
|3-Bedroom PES
|1 unit
|3-Bedroom Roof Terrace
|2228 – 2314
|2 units
|10 unit
|4-Bedroom PES
|1 unit
|4-Bedroom Roof Terrace
|2293 – 2691
|1 unit
|Total Residential Units
|91 units
(Sizes subject to change)
One Balmoral Developer
About Hong Leong
Hong Leong Holdings Limited (HLHL) was established back in 1968 and has since been very active in the Singapore property market scene. Its homes are its pride and prestige as Hong Leong believes in building highly sustainable residential units with fine designs and eco-friendly features. It manages both residential and commercial properties and has amassed a wealth of experience as a developer.
One Balmoral Price
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Look For A New Condo Singapore Launch In The Vicinity:
√ Three Balmoral
√ Robin Residences
√ Robin Suites
Other District 9 /10 / 11 New Launch:
√ Sophia Hills
√ The Rise @ Oxley Residences
√ The Peak @ Cairnhill I
√ Leedon Residence
√ 26 Newton


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