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Secret Sex Lives of Australian Women and Secret Sex Lives of Australian Men are a twin-set of documentaries that are provocative, emotional and at times unbelievable. In each of the one-hour programmes, real Australians invite us into their bedrooms for some pillow talk that will make the whitest sheets blush.
With deeply intimate scenes and a gripping exploration of real-life sexuality, all of the stories feature incredibly honest and candid interviews, with experiences ranging from racy to heartbreaking.
Revealing statistics form the backbone of the narrative of each programme. For example, "40% of Australian women use vibrators – double the global figure of 21%"1 introduces someone who enjoys masturbating so much that it's her main pastime; and "62% of women in their 50s want more sex" introduces a woman who survived advanced cancer and loves group sex. "6% of Australian adults have never had intercourse"3 introduces a 39 year old virgin who wonders how a sex life passed him by; and "20% of gay men have been married or in de facto relationships with women"4 introduces a man who was married for 28 years and still knew he was gay.
Throughout both programmes, commentary is provided by sexuality researcher and author Dr Kath Albury, whose insights provide social and historical context.
1. Durex Sexual Wellbeing Survey, 2007.
2. Australian Study of Health and Relationships, 2003
3. Doing It Down Under, 2005.
4. Marriage and Family Review, 1990.
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As a charitable association, the YMCA of Greater Rochester, N.Y., offers thousands of programs each year to people of all ages. Its programs help build healthy and safe communities. Its 2,700 employees work in 15 different locations throughout Greater Rochester, N.Y.
Most YMCA facilities are open seven days a week for up to 18 hours or more each day. This started to make it difficult for the Y of Greater Rochester to find qualified employees who were able to work non-traditional hours or who could manage or staff community programs. And since the organization's members were getting older, the composition of the staff at the Y no longer reflected the people it served.
Business Challenge: Target Employees Who Reflect Diverse Membership
Considering its hours, 5 a.m. until 10 p.m., the YMCA of Greater Rochester sometimes had trouble filling positions at each of its 15 different facilities. For example, at one location, there was an aquatics class offered from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. three times a week, and at another, the welcome desk had to be staffed nearly 17 hours a day.
"Our traditional target population was moms who wanted to reenter the workforce, who had older children they could leave [on their own] early in the morning, or who could come into work for a couple of hours while they were in school," said Fernan Cepero, the vice president of human resources at the YMCA. He explained that college students weren't always available year-round, because they were attending classes. Neither were high school students, whose work hours were also restricted by school and child-labor laws.
In 2005, a unique opportunity presented itself. A local managed-health care plan, Preferred Care, invited community organizations and local fitness centers to help introduce Silver Sneakers®, a health and fitness program for people age 50+. The insurer would pay the annual membership fee of each person who participated. At the time, annual memberships at the YMCA were more than $500.
Initially, many organizations were reluctant to offer the new program, fearing everything from injuries to lawsuits, and several declined the invitation. But the YMCA readily embraced the program and was soon surprised by the high turnout.
"We didn't expect to get the response we received," said Cepero. The first year of the program, nearly 5,300 older people signed up. Today, almost 12,000 are Silver Sneakers® members. From a membership standpoint, he said, that is "phenomenal."
Although the program addressed one challenge—encouraging older individuals to stay in shape—it created another. One of the YMCA's philosophies is to employ a workforce that represents the demographics of its membership base. Because of the sudden growth among age-50+ members, the Y's staffing profile was out of balance.
"We didn't have representation of senior employees matching the new growth we had in membership," he said, explaining that in 2002, roughly 10 percent of the Y's workforce (or 150 of 1,500 employees) were age 50+. Likewise, only 2 percent of its 42,500 members were age 50+. But after Silver Sneakers® was introduced and several new branches opened, membership swelled to 84,500. Twelve percent of those members were age 50+.
Business Solution: Recruit Older Members as Employees
Among the first tasks on the YMCA checklist was revamping its marketing collateral. While its materials didn't deliberately leave out images of older people, the appeal was definitely aimed at a much younger workforce, explained Cepero.
"It sounds simple, but it had an extreme impact on [older] applicants," he said. After the marketing makeover, he reported, "That was one of the first comments they made: 'When we look at your brochure, we see there are people like us in your workforce. This is a place where I would want to come to work.'"
The association then joined in an effort with Lifespan, an organization that offers information, services, and job-search assistance to older adults in the local community. Cepero related that Lifespan then promoted YMCA positions to its clients who were interested in returning to work.
But the recruiting tactic that may have had the biggest impact was tapping the Y's membership ranks to increase its older workforce. Cepero said he got the idea from a Starbucks recruiting campaign in which employees asked customers if they wanted job applications with their coffee.
Cepero asked employees in the member services department to start having conversations with new members, particularly those who participated in Silver Sneakers®. Employees would ask questions such as, "Would you like to work here in addition to working out?" He said that many older people were excited by the opportunities, filled out applications, and then entered the YMCA's talent pipeline.
At the same time, the existing staff at the Y began building rapport with new members who were 50+. The hook of the conversation was asking about new members' interests in working or even in volunteering at the YMCA, added Margaret Thomsen, the association's corporate HR manager.
"We talk to members to understand what their needs are, which has translated to finding the right work niche for them," she said. "You cannot get that from putting an ad in the paper and hoping for the best or a [good] match."
Other locations applied similar grassroots efforts. Back in 2001, the YMCA child-care center at Lewis Street was trying to recruit people to staff its pre-school and school-age programs and its referral service. "We really looked at the community we serve and saw a rich environment of individuals over the age of 50 who had lots of knowledge," recalled James Smith, the center's director. "We wanted to use their strengths and skills sets."
To capitalize on the talent of older community members, the staff asked a nearby church to notify its congregation of the center's job opportunities. Employees also walked door to door, hanging about 250 job flyers on residents' front doors. Smith said that many older people responded, because they wanted to be reengaged in their community.
But sometimes the job perks attract candidates. All YMCA employees—even part-timers—receive free memberships. Those run approximately $43 a month, said Steve MacAller, executive director at the YMCA's Chester F. Carlson Metro Center Branch in downtown Rochester.
"Free membership is a big hook," he said.
However, traditional avenues are still used. Job opportunities are posted on the local YMCA's Web site, and there is a Power Point display in the lobby. MacAller said the Y tries to approach people from all sides with information about current job vacancies.
Another important target is volunteers. The YMCA has plenty. About 10 years ago, the Northwest YMCA branch formed an ambassador subcommittee. It is a group of roughly 60 active retirees who work with the branch's board of directors on special events. Every several months, to keep the committee members happy and engaged, the branch coordinates special bus trips for them to nearby U.S. and Canadian cities. By encouraging each person to bring someone, explained Deb Duffy, the associate executive director at the branch, the Y has the chance to recruit the friends as volunteers. Each year, some lucky volunteers are recruited to become part-time staff.
"They make the best employees because they understand our culture," said Duffy. "[Conversations] naturally evolve into, 'Ya know, we need more help at the front desk….'"
Outcomes: Loyal Employees, Strong Ties With Members
The YMCA's recruiting efforts have proved successful in numerous ways: Cepero reported that the organization's overall employee-turnover rate (now 15 percent) is lower than the national average for associations, which is 19 percent. With part-timers, the difference is even more dramatic: There is a 30 percent turnover rate, compared to the national average of 78 percent.
Older workers seem to stay on the job longer. At the Lewis Street Center, which has 22 employees, only 20 percent were age 50+ in 2001. Now, older people make up 30 percent of the center's labor force, said Smith. Of the 30 percent, 70 percent have worked at the center for the past seven years.
Cepero said that many 50+ employees eagerly work hard-to-fill shifts, such as those from late morning to early afternoon. Without them, he said, filling those time slots with other segments of the labor force would be much more challenging.
Older workers also fill all types of positions, ranging from the member-services desk, where they greet people, scan membership cards, and provide information, to lifeguarding. The 70+-year-old lifeguards at the Y, Cepero reported, are among the best the association has employed.
Besides filling jobs and strengthening its membership connection, the recruiting strategy also produced another benefit, something the organizations never considered.
"We're creating a culture of sharing across generations," said Cepero, adding that today, 25 percent, or 725 of its 2,900 employees, are age 50 or older. "There's a very high level of respect, interaction, teamwork, and camaraderie. All generations are actually learning from each other and working well together in our work environment."
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On half-meters, autos speed away
On day 33 of MiD DAY's Meter Down campaign unfazed by the crackdown, errant auto rickshaw drivers still refuse to ferry short distance fares, disrespect senior citizens and flout norms across the suburbs
On day 33 of MiD DAY's Meter Down campaign unfazed by the crackdown, errant auto rickshaw drivers still refuse to ferry short distance fares, disrespect senior citizens and flout norms across the suburbs
Place: Linking Road, Bandra (W)
Time: 5 pm-7 pm
Offenders caught: 4
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Reshma Sayed and Seema Lokhande, who were refused by an auto driver in the presence of a traffic cop, said, "We are in a hurry to reach Bandra station and this driver flatly refused us." Praising the campaign, they added, "I am so glad that MiD DAY is doing this campaign, these arrogant drivers must be a taught lesson."
Vatsal and Pushpendra Thakkar said, "Despite telling the drivers about our urgency to reach our destination, none of them refused to ferry us."
Always follow rules: A traffic cop penalises an auto driver for refusing
to ply a short distance fare. Pic/Satyajit Desai
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Sugrim Prajapati, who refused a fare in the presence of traffic police, said, "My auto is low on gas, so I refused. Moreover, I didn't notice the cops."
Saddam Ansari: "Since I've just started driving, I'm plying only those passengers who want to travel short distances." When asked what if the passenger is ready to guide him, Ansari replied, "I would still refuse."
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It was discovered that Saddam Ansari was driving without licence and badge.
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Place: Borivli Station (W)
Time: 5.30 pm-7.30 pm
Offenders caught: 4
Commuters Speak
Mohammed Akram said, "The rickshaw drivers are very adamant and only take long distance fares so that they can make good money."
Neelima Karnani said, "In the evening time, most of us reach station after an exhausting day at work. However, because of these errant rickshaw drivers, who refuse to ply, people are left stranded and have to wait for a very long time before they get an auto."
Bhupath Pawar said, "The arrogant rickshaw drivers keep their meters half-down and speed away. How many rickshaw drivers will a passenger keep asking? With no options left, we have to board over-crowded buses."
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On being caught for refusing to ply, Pratap Yadav said, "The clutch has malfunctioned." However, upon inspection, his lie was busted.
Ramdhari Yadav, who refused to ply a passenger, said, "I'm on my way home and that's why I'm looking for fare close to where I live."
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Place: Sion Junction
Time: 9.30 am-11.30 am
Offenders caught: 8
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Pooja Rajak said, "I wanted to go to Bandra station, but the rickshaw driver refused me without giving a valid reason. This is an everyday problem at Sion Junction."
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Dharmendra Kumar Kori: "I refused the passenger, because I've been driving since early morning and needed some rest."
Dinesh Kumar Yadav: "I didn't refuse the passenger. He misunderstood me. In fact, I was asking another driver on the opposite side to ferry them."
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Place: Govandi Station
Time: 5 pm-7 pm
Offender caught: 1
Commuter Speaks
Neelam Jaiswal, who wanted to go to Aziz Baug near Vashi naka, said, "Every day, I approach at least five rickshaw drivers and hear their refusals before I get one that is ready to ferry me. There seems to be no solution to this issue."
Back off: An arrogant driver argues with a cop. Pic/ Mahesh Chafe
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Krishnakant Shelar: "Most of the rickshaw drivers refuse the fare to Vashi naka, because the area is always congested. And there's no point in wasting time on just one passenger."
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Common flowering quince fruit, also known as Japanese quince fruit or Mu Gua, is an herbal medicine peculiar to China. Traditionally this herb is used as a medication for rheumatoid arthritis, Athlete's foot, acute bacillary dysentery, etc. In addition to its impressive range of medicinal uses, it is also with high nutritional value. Tie Geng Hai Tang, its another frequently-used name in Chinese, comes from Qun Fang Pu (Florilegium), a botanical work compiled in Ming Dynasty. And literally it means "appressed pedicel Malus spectabilis". Apparently they are not the same thing and it is named after that simply because of the similar flowers and the characteristic shorter pedicel clinging to the branch. By the way, don't confuse it with Carica papaya since papaya is also called mugua.
What is quince fruit?
Medicinally it mainly means the dried near-mature fruits of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai or Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz. This is a plant in the family Rosaceae. In addition, sometimes it also refers to other quince fruit varieties, such as Chaenomeles sinensis (Thouin) Koehne, Chaenomeles cathayensis (Hemsl.) Schneid., and C. thibetica Yü (Tibetan quince). Therefore, other names of this herb include quince Japanese fruit, quince japonica fruit, Chaenomeles Fruit, Fructus Chaenomelis Lagenariae, Chaenomeles lagenaria fruit, Fruit of Common Flowering quince, quince bush fruit, and so on.
In China, it is mainly produced in Anhui, Sichuan, Hubei, and Zhejiang. The one grown in Xuancheng in Anhui are known "Xuan mugua" thanks to its superior quality. It is usually harvested during summer and autumn when fruits become greenish-yellow. And then it should be boiled in water until the skin turns pale, lengthwise cut in half, dried in the sun, sliced, and used raw.
Flowering quince tree is a deciduous shrub, usually up to 2 meters. Twigs are glabrous and thorny. Leaves are from ovate to elliptic, 3 to 10cm long, and 1.5 to 1cm wide. Clustered flowers are in a variety of colors, such as red, pink, light red, and white; styles are 5, connate at base, and glabrous. Flowering time is from March to April and the fruit time is in October. Fruits are oval or oblong, 4 to 9cm long, 2 to 5cm wide, and 1 to 2.5cm thick. Outer surface is reddish purple or reddish brown and with irregular deep wrinkles. The edges of cross section curls inward. Flesh is reddish brown. And the center part is sunken and brown orange.
Main chemical constituents are malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, saponins, and oleanolic acid.
Quince fruit benefit
Flowering quince shrub has been cultivated for a long time in China as an ornamental plant. Most of them are grown, alone or in groups with winter jasmine and forsythia, in gardens as a hedge for greening purpose. Quince's fruit looks like apple and the ripe one is yellow on shady side and pink on sunward side. Single fruit weighs from 200 to 350 grams. It is considered really nutritious since it is rich in vitamins, anti-aging substance, protein, tartaric acid, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and so on.
More than that, it is also the superior raw material for manufacturing candied fruit and medicine. Its products, such as quince fruit juice, paste, jam, preserve, and jelly, have a very unique sweet sour taste and an exceptional faint scent. What's more, it is with a long shelf life because of its hard texture and containing less pulp fibers and no stone cells. More importantly, it has tons of health benefits that can help people live healthier lives.
Modern pharmacological actions of quince fruits
1. Its suspension has hepatoprotective effect;
2. Both of its fresh juice and decoction have obvious inhibitory effect on intestinal bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus;
3. Its extract has inhibition on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma and the phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophage in mice.
Sample quince recipes on herbal remedies
On the basis of the record in Chinese Materia Medica, it is sour in flavor and warm in properties and it goes to meridians of liver, lung, kidney, and spleen. Primary functions are relaxing tendons, activating collaterals, and removing dampness to harmonize stomach. Prime quince fruit uses and indications include rheumatoid arthritis, heavy aching arms and legs, tendon spasm, muscle cramp due to vomiting and diarrhea, and beriberi edema. Recommended dosage is from 5 to 10 grams in decoction, powder, or teapills.
1. Mu Gua Jian from Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang (Prescriptions for Universal Relief). It combines with Ru Xiang (Frankincense), Mo Yao (Myrrh Gum), and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) to heal muscle contracture, stiff neck, and inability to turn over.
2. Mu Gua Dan from Quan Xin Shi Yong Fang (Delivering Trustworthy Applicable Prescriptions). It works with Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Du Huo (Angelica Root), and Fu Zi (Aconite) to cure heavy painful legs and knees and failing to walk far or stand long.
3. Ji Ming San from Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang (Collection of Experiential Prescription from Dr. Zhu). It joins with Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia), Bing Lang (Betel Nut), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), etc. to treat swelling and unbearable pain in beriberi edema.
4. Mu Gua Tang from San Yin Fang (Three Causes Formulas). It couples with Evodia, Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel Seed), Perilla Leaf, etc. to cure spasm caused by vomiting and diarrhea.
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Get your Sicilian-ON at MANGIA NASHVILLE every Friday & Saturday night during the Christmas Season. Even if you can't trace your heritage back to the "old country", you will become an honorary Italian that night at The Feast of The Seven Fishes hosted by Nick Pellegrino and his fabulous culinary staff.
For a year now,every Friday and Saturday night Cool Cafe in Franklin,Tn transforms into a BIG NIGHT of Italian feasting,singing and a nightly performance which has become hugely popular in the community-possibly becoming one of the best dining experiences around.
This Christmas Season, Nick has brought a traditional Italian celebration-FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES-to our community like never before. Nick's rich Neapolitan and Calabrese heritage has given our community a unique way to celebrate!
As always,the food is plentiful,delicious,served family-style and it's always a celebration of life and being Italian,of which I am truly proud to be a part. Even if you aren't ,You will aways be an Honorary Italian at Mangia Nashville!
Dancing,singing,laughing and feasting family-style on Christmas Eve with at least seven courses of traditional Italian seafood dishes and desserts is a long time tradition that can be found in Southern Italy & Sicily during this time of the year dating back to ancient times.
Nick has shared his Italian family traditions with our community in a big way. During the
other months of the year,every Friday and Saturday night, you can be assured to have a
home-style Italian meal and celebration. It's as if he has invited all of us into his
home for a truly authentic Italian experience.
(Festa Dei Sette-Pesci) Feast of the Seven Fishes-is a celebration that is deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic Church possibly representing the Seven Sacraments in anticipation of midnight and Christmas Day.
Crispy Calamari with warm Marinara sauce
Warm Penne Pasta tossed with the Pellegrino Christmas Sauce
We are all Italian tonight!
Bacon-wrapped Seared Scallops
Nick,hard at work, preparing the Feast!
Nick takes a moment to play the "drums" while everyone is dancing and singing to the music!
Frutti Di Mare: Fresh Calamari,Shrimp and Octopus in a delicious olive oil and lemon dressing
Crab Cakes with Italian Mayo
Baccala,a delightfully traditional dish consisting of salt cod,in tomatoes,mint and capers
Tim is preparing the Shrimp Scampi with the talented culinary staff
Succulent Shrimp Scampi
During the break between the appetizers and main courses,Nick and the staff enjoy singing and dancing to Italian songs with the dinner guests! MAMBO ITALIANO!
As the GODFATHER plays on the big screen TV…I swear I could hear him say,
"Leave the gun, Take the cannoli!"
Thanks! to my dear friend Vivian for the incredible wine selections.
She is the Sales Manager for 100% Italiano Wines located right here in Nashville.
Grab several bottles of 100% Italiano Wines! These wines were made for an Italian Feast!
Lobster Risotto: a creamy,warm Italian short-grain rice dish with succulent lobster and
one of my favorite spices Saffron
Roasted Whole Red Snapper stuffed with earthy,fresh fennel and sweet orange slices
Now for the desserts! STRUFFOLI! A huge plateful of little deep-fried balls of dough-crispy on the outside,drizzled with honey and sticky sweet on the outside-A traditional Italian holiday dessert
Expresso Chocolate Truffles
And…the Finale…Panettone-miniature loaves of the Holiday sweet yeast breads
chocked full of fruits and nuts. You will enjoy it with your morning coffee as you remember the fun times of the night before!
Mangia Nashville is located in The Cool Cafe Restaurant in Franklin,TN. For reservations contact Nick through the email: [email protected]
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is $75 per person.
To find out more about Mangia Nashville and the weekly menu be sure to find
Mangia Nashville on Facebook.
Get your Sicilian ON! EAT MANGIA NASHVILLE! Become an Honorary Italian for a night! CIAO!


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" When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success". Do you agree or disagree with quotation above?
Use specific reason and examples to support your opinion.
Hard working is the main key to every step of success but luck has also some role to achieve those successes. So many people's are there in this world who work very hard but still do not meet their basic need. They are below the line of poverty and are dying of starvation. From my everyday experience and observation I can totally disagree with the statement. I think people should have good luck also to lead their hard work towards success.
At first, I would like to give an example to support my opinion. Famous football player Diego Maradona was nothing more than a good player among his friends, before he found by a coach, playing football amazingly in a ground. Then he took maradona and trained him, letter he become worlds champion football player. So far as I know about him every single person who has listen about football or who love football, know his name. This achievement is not only the result of his hard work. To get found by coach is his good luck.
Furthermore, Without hard work it is not possible to find your destination, you should have update knowledge and skills to finalize your task. It doesn't mean that luck has nothing to do with finding your destination, it brings opportunity and chances for you to show your talent and skills, to express and prove yourself. To illustrate, when I was in college i had one friend, who was very smart, talent and very hard working but he couldn't attempt his final exam because of his cycle accident on the first day of final exam and got late for graduation, but luckly he got chance to work with the professor. Even being well prepared he couldn't attempt his exam and even without graduation he got chance to work on his professors lab. These ups and downs in his life is not because of his hard work but because of his...
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Definitions for "apron "
The paved portion of the track between the race surface and the infield.
The portion of the race track that separates at the infield from the banked racing surface.
A. Low, flat edge of the racetrack, used in case of emergency. B. Garment worn during Grilling experience in the infield.
Keywords: sill, stool, windowsill, trim, chute
a decorated piece of wood around and below a shelf
A trim board mounted flat against an interior wall, directly under a window.
Layers of stone, concrete or other material to protect the toe of a structure such as a seawall.
The grass around the putting green that is longer than the green but shorter than the fairway.
(also called "collar, fringe, frog hair") the short grass that separates the putting green from rough or fairway Example: Though I missed the green with my approach shot the ball was just on the apron/fringe/collar/frog hair.
The fringe (area of short grass) surrounding the green, separating the green from the fairway.
Keywords: proscenium, forestage, curtain, downstage, auditorium
Part of the stage that protrudes down stage of the proscenium, towards the audience. Also known as forestage or thrust.
The forestage extending into the auditorium beyond the proscenium arch. Usually at stage level but sometimes built lower.
The front part of a kilt
A piece of leather, or other material, to be spread before a person riding on an outside seat of a vehicle, to defend him from the rain, snow, or dust; a boot.
A length of wood found beneath the bottom framing of a drawer, table top, chair seat etc. usually shaped and often decorated.
In furniture this term refers to the horizontal section between the legs of a chair, table or stand of a cabinet. It may be shaped, carved or pierced.
A prepared area near the hangars on an aerodrome, usually made with a hard surface, designed to facilitate the manoeuvering of aeroplanes on the ground.
The portion of a wharf lying between the water's edge and the transit shed.
Excess skin in the stomach area that hangs down towards the groin area.
Keywords: crab, abdomen, infolded, semicircular, capitol
The infolded abdomen of a crab.
Abdomen of a crab, which is folded under the body; male's is shaped like the Washington Monument or an inverted Y. An immature female's is triangular (pyramid shaped) and mature female's is semicircular, like the dome of the capitol building.
Posterior region of the crab abdomen that is folded under the body, useful in identifying gender
An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings.
worn by women from all era's. A short or long covering to protect clothing from getting dirty.
Domestic or industrial utility garment, worn outside other clothes to protect them.
Keywords: foldout, illustrations, margins, white, text
White space added to margins of text area on a page to accommodate a foldout
additional white space allowed in the margins of text and illustrations when forming a foldout.
The white area of text (or illustrations) at the margins which form a foldout.
A leaden plate that covers the vent of a cannon.
A piece of carved timber, just above the foremost end of the keel.
A piece of timber fixed behind the lower part of the stern, just above the fore end of the keel. A covering that protects the vent or lock of a cannon agains rain and dirt.
A platform, or flooring of plank, at the entrance of a dock, against which the dock gates are shut.
A flooring of plank before a dam to cause the water to make a gradual descent.
A slab of concrete extending beyond the entrance to a building, particularly at an entrance for vehicular traffic.
A device to protect a river bank or river bed against scour; a shield.
A pad of non-erosive material designed to prevent scour holes developing at the outlet ends of culverts, outlet pipes, grade stabilization structures, and other water control devices.
Keywords: apnu, mountable, island, seamounts, roundabouts
The mountable portion of the central island of a roundabout that is adjacent to the circulatory roadway. An apron is generally required on smaller roundabouts to accommodate the wheel tracking of large vehicles.
a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts APNU
The outer perimeter of the table lay-out (felt).
The outer edge of the felt table layout
The rail around the table found under the tabletop.
The piece that holds the cutting tool of a planer.
A 1/2" thick x 8" high piece of the same material and finish as the cabinet interior used to conceal plumbling, etc.
Keywords: cab, goose, duck, belly, locomotive
The fat skin covering the belly of a goose or duck.
Overlapping deck between the cab and a tender; Hinged covering above locomotive and tender connection.
Arc of stone or wooden placed behind a pitch back or beast shot water wheel to prevent water from spilling from the buckets of the water wheel before arriving at the lowest point of the fall.
That portion of a lathe carriage that contains the clutches, gears, and levers for moving the carriage. It also protects the mechanism. See also: Lathes. Search for lathe books on Amazon.co.uk
during this period, usually made for ladies in silver or gold for ladies with no bibs.
Keywords: interfering, edge, tipping, furniture, french
Extra space at the binding edge of a fold-out, usually on a French fold, which allows folding and tipping without interfering with the copy
the lower edge of a piece of furniture
link A frame around the base of a table to which the top and legs are fastened.
" above Base / Legs
A device used to control the movement of fibres in a drafting system. It is more common to utilize two aprons (double apron drafting).


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Skilly: Where did this all start? Tell us about your journey in the entertainment business.
IY (Immortal Youth): My journey into the hip hop world started 6 years ago in Texas. I went through some hardships in Louisiana and decided I needed a fresh start. When I arrived in Texas at my friend Zam's house he had a mic and Mac set up. It was something in that moment that shoved me forward into the abyss of the industry. I finally felt I had a voice and every worry and care left me; needless to say I was addicted to the genre from that point forward.
What would be your biggest piece of advice for the young kids out there trying to do what you do?
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What are some of the hardest challenges and tasks in your position?
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We all know the entertainment business is very tough, but what do you find is the best way to promote and advertise your music?
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Tell us about your city. How are the artists and the fans?
In my city the music scene suffers because of the jealousy and envy between artists. The people in my city typically don't support hip hop either because of the negative connotation it has developed. Conscious lyricists struggle to get heard despite the few trying to bring about some change. To be heard, leaving the city is what most artists serious about their craft have to do to gain recognition. When you do gain fans though I must say they are die hard and loyal to the end.
Where do you see yourself a year from today?
A year from today I see myself running my label Tree House Music, getting ready to graduate from Full Sail, and move to Los Angeles, CA where I plan to build my empire across the United States as well as internationally which will put my dreams into full effect.
Who and what were your biggest inspirations? Who do you look up to in today's world?
My biggest inspirations in this world would have to be those underdogs around me willing to keep dreaming regardless of what other people think. Those that continue to pursue their passions when someone is in their ear saying don't do it, you should give up and get a normal job and settle. That is not living, that is dying slowly and I refuse to keep company that is complacent with settling in life.
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I enjoy some of the music coming out today. I listen to multiple genres regularly. It really depends on the artist though. Good music is simply good music. In hip hop though, being a lyrical artist I can't deal with the mumble rap coming out. I have an old school soul and I have to have my 90's rawness smothered with content.
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Our final podcast from the April BristolCon Fringe event featured a discussion with all of the writers who kindly read their flash fiction for us. As seems to be the fashion, it turned into a discussion about writing: in particular how and why one would write flash as opposed to any other length of fiction.
BristolCon Fringe is a monthly reading series produced by the BristolCon Foundation. For details of future events, see our website.


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Grades 9-12
The Right Job for 'The Tortoise and the Hare'
The Tortoise and the Hare live in a very nice village. The animals of the village own different businesses and their specialization works very well. Daniel Hare is the very fast mail carrier and Mr. R.S. Tortoise is the slow, methodical inventor. Everyone benefits from their special strengths!
What a great community of workers there is in the story of the "Tortoise and the Hare!" A family of squirrels runs the marketplace, the family of pigs owns a bakery, and families of the dogs and cats own the local dairy. Mr. R.S. Tortoise (the R.S. stands for Real Slow) and Daniel Hare should respect each other's attributes, but Mr. Hare thinks Mr. Tortoise is too slow. This classic story illustrates just how wonderful specialization is!
Learning Objectives
- Relate the story of "The tortoise and the Hare" to specialized benefits.
Resource List
- Access the version of the "Tortoise and the Hare" starring R.S. Tortoise and Daniel Hare here .
"The Tortoise and The Hare": This animated story of the classic fable of The Tortoise and The Hare is a great online version for students.
AmosWeb: For some background information on the term economic specialization check-out the following link. This site is an online glossary for economic terms.
Tortoise and The Hare Coloring Book Pages: A fun activity for students to complete at the conclusion of the lesson.
Tortoise and The Hare Word Search: A word search students can complete at the end of the lesson.
Before the story, ask the students:
- What kind of person would make a good storyteller? [A good story teller should speak clearly, loudly, and have a good story.]
- What kind of person would make a good dentist? [A good dentist should like helping people, enjoy being around people, and should like looking in people's mouths.]
- What kind of person would make a good school nurse? [A good school nurse should like kids, should be kind, should not get upset when kids get sick, etc.]
- Would a good school nurse make a good race car driver? [Probably not because nurses and race car drivers have different skills and strengths.]
Listen to the computer read story,here"The Tortoise and The Hare."
Discuss Mr. R.S. Tortoise's strengths.
- Did he have what it takes to be a good inventor?
- Does an inventor have to be fast? [No.]
- Does an inventor need to be thorough? [Yes.]
- Does the community need Mr. Tortoise to be slow and thorough? [Yes, People in the community need inventions that work.]
Discuss Mr. Hare's strengths.
- Did he have what it takes to be a good mail carrier? [Yes.]
- Does it help if a mail carrier is fast? [Yes.]
- Why? [He will get all the mail delivered on time.]
- Does it benefit the entire community that Mr. Hare is fast? [Yes.]
Daniel Hare does not understand that we all work at our own rate of speed. His job calls for speed, but other jobs call for different strengths.
[NOTE: There are all sorts of cross-curricular lessons here. Certainly the lesson has something to say about bullying and making fun of someone who differ from others. The old point about "slow and steady wins the race" has a lesson for those who hurry through their work.]
Specialization benefits everyone when the skills and strengths of specialists match their job in a community. Keep in mind that when people do what they are good at and then trade their output with others who are doing what they are good at, we are better off than we would be if everyone tried to do everything for themselves. Think of the example of the barber–could we all cut our own hair? Sure, but if we go to the barber's to get our hair cut, then we don't have to sacrifice the time it takes to learn how to get good at cutting hair and we can spend this time doing something else. We get a haircut and what ever else we are producing with our time.
For a color page of the tortoise and the hare, click https://www.dltk-teach.com/fables/tortoise/coloring.htm .
For a "The Tortoise and the Hare" word search, click here
Have the students brainstorm on what a community would be like if the community helpers' jobs do NOT match their strengths. What if the vet was allergic to animals? What if the emergency room doctor fainted when he/she saw blood? What if teacher didn't like children, but loved animals? What if the cafeteria workers burned every meal, but loved children? What if the car repair person couldn't remember where parts went in a car, but was a good cook? What if the principal liked to sleep until noon? The possibilities are endless! The students also might draw pictures to show what they think a community would look like if many people were doing a job that did not take advantage of their strengths.
Related Resources
Grades K-2, 3-5
Specialists Light Up Our Lives!
Grades 9-12
Productivity | Lesson Demo
Grades 3-5


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With the official resignation of State Sen. Kip Averitt, his predecessor in SD22, David Sibley, has announced that he will be a candidate for the May special election to fill the remainder of Averitt's term.
The winner of the expected special election isn't guaranteed a shot at the general election to serve during the 2011 legislative session.
That will be decided by the county party chairs in the district. The chairs from the Democratic and Republican parties each will meet to select replacement candidates on the general election ballot.
But Sibley made it clear in his statement that he's running to position himself as his party's choice in November.
"I believe I have a proven conservative track record at getting results, the understanding of the legislative process and the familiarity with issues of importance to Senate District 22 that will benefit all 10 counties in the district during this tough upcoming session," he said.
Darren Yancy, who lost to a non-campaigning Averitt in March, is also in. I feel confident that several others will jump in as well. I'll be surprised if Sibley wins this election and does not get named the Republican nominee for November. He's the strong favorite for each. More from the Trib, which notes that there will also be a special election in HD100 to fill out Rep. Terri Hodge's term. No word yet if Eric Johnson will be in for that – he may as well, it'd be some added seniority for him – but he'll be the representative from HD100 next year regardless thanks to his win in March.


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Out of any career I could pick, I picked the hardest one for me.
When I told my teachers that my goal was to be a homemaker someday, they shook their heads in disapproval.
"What a waste," they said.
Little did they know how prophetic their implications would be.
Fast-forward five years and my dream career had become a reality. Being a mom and a wife was everything I'd hoped for. I had a wonderful hubby, and we were building a loving family together.
But the reality was that I was not cut out to be a Homemaker. Where I had easily grasped the concepts of chemistry and physics, now the concepts of cooking and cleaning were eluding me.
"Come on, JEN," My mom would say, "It's not rocket science."
I know! Rocket science I could do!
It took many years of burning water and decluttering interventions before I finally got the hang of it a little. I still struggle with these crazy ideas, and have to figure out what works for me day by day. For example, I had an epiphany about how to keep my pantry clean. I'd tried everyone's method, and nothing worked for me. It finally occurred to me that I could alphabetize my spices. Now I KNOW whether I have ginger, because it will be in the "G" row.
I can hear what you're thinking... Who alphabetizes spices? No one I knew. But it's working for me.
Maybe you are a homemaker trying to keep it together, but feeling like everything is falling apart. I've been there. I'm still kind of there. All I can say is, keep doing the best you can, and you'll do fine. And don't be afraid to ask for help.
Now, a quick word to working Moms. You rock.
Each woman's decision to work or stay home is between her and the Lord. Of course, the ideal situation would be a man and his wife living together, loving each other, building a family, where the man provides the income and the woman provides a stable and loving home.
Reality rarely matches the ideal.
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text: Home > Business PH ranks 97th in economic freedom index; still 'mostly unfree' by Cathy Rose A. Garcia, ABS-CBNnews.com Posted at Jan 10 2013 06:34 PM | Updated as of Jan 11 2013 04:27 PM Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines ranked 97th out of 177 countries in the economic freedom index published by the The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation on Thursday. The Philippines' 97th ranking puts it in the "mostly unfree" category of the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom. Other countries in the "mostly unfree" category include Cambodia (95), Indonesia (108), India (119), China (136) and Russia (139). 2013 Index of economic freedom The Philippines' economic freedom score stood at 58.2, which is 1.1 points higher than the previous year. The index, which has been conducted every year since 1995, measures 4 areas of economic freedom including the rule of law, regulatory efficiency, government interference and open markets. The study cited the Philippines' improvements in investment freedom and freedom from corruption. However, these gains were negated by a decline in business freedom, labor freedom and monetary freedom. The Philippines was cited for its legislative reforms that have improved the entrepreneurial environment and strengthened the private sector to spur job creation. However, the Philippines has to do more to improve its ranking on the index. "Nevertheless, institutional challenges require deeper commitment to reform. Although the perceived level of corruption has declined in recent years, more effective anti-corruption measures need to be institutionalized. The inefficient judiciary remains susceptible to political interference and does not provide strong and transparent enforcement of the law, undermining prospects for long-term economic development," it said. Among the 41 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Philippines ranked 17th. However, its overall score is still below the world average of 59.6. Freest economies Hong Kong topped the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom, with a score of 89.3, follwed by Singapore with a score of 88. The two Asian cities were considered the "freest", along with Australia (3), New Zealand (4) and Switerzland (5). Japan fell two spots to 24th, while China ranked 136th due to widespread corruption and weak legal system. North Korea ranked last (177) on the index. Other "repressed" countries were Cuba (176), Zimbabawe (175), Venezuela (174), Burma (172) and Iran (168). Share Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Business,Top Stories,philippines,MSN,The Heritage Foundation,2013 Index of Economic Freedom Read More: philippines The Heritage Foundation 2013 Index of Economic Freedom


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Guillaume Morel
Media Executive in Paris, France
Guillaume Morel
Media Executive in Paris, France
Right now:
• Finalizing the sell-off of the famous, 35y-old, Martial Arts Paris-Bercy Festival (+ its 300k followers YouTube channel).
• Just co-authored a TV format, contracted with ALP (Banijay), starting to support development.
• Looking for a position or projects in Digital/Media in Paris or London for 2020.
• Vice-President Europe of Eclair Theatrical Delivery department (17m€ revenues, 110 employees, 6 offices in Europe, 12 countries covered).
• Head of Consulting for France & Belgium at The Nielsen Company, within the Nielsen Sports / Nielsen Entertainment division, my job was to develop consulting projects as well as the media sector footprint. Projects included sponsoring impacts evaluation & valuation, product placement / branded content valuation, marketing mix optimization, sports federations revenues increase plan, TV channel valuation, TV rights ROI.
• Management consultant for 17 years at Accenture, including 4 years in Digital, 1 year in China and 12 years in Media & Entertainment, particularly in TV industry, with the following roles:
- Broadcast & Entertainment Director for France & Benelux.
- Client Account Lead for Canal+, RTL & France Televisions.
- Active member of the Global Broadcast Advisory Council.
And also:
• Conceptor of Kombat Sport television channel.
• Author of Protegor, best-selling self-defense manual.
• Head of Combat Sports collection for Amphora publishing house (the leading sports books publisher in France).


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Running Vista? Want to know what a few of the experts think of Redmond's latest update? Take a look below.
PC World: "Pre-SP1, the [1.9GB] file copy averaged 384 seconds; post-SP1, the copy process showed a noticeable improvement, averaging just 348 seconds to complete the same task. That's a 9 percent improvement, a difference you're likely to notice... It's not life-altering when you're talking about just 2GB of data, but if the performance improvement holds across larger data sets, that will be a big boon to anyone copying data in the Vista environment."
PC Mag: "From the beginning, Vista had some significant issues with excessive hard drive use. The drive light would routinely stay fully or mostly lit for many minutes at a time, even when most programs had been closed. The downloaded SP1 improved this quite a bit, resulting in crisper performance... even with Office 2007 Professional, Adobe Creative Suite CS3, and Norton System Works 2008 on the machine and various components of each running (Outlook, Word, InDesign, Acrobat, and Norton AV, for instance), the drive light stayed remarkably unlit on the SP1 clean install. This issue bears watching: If the difference turns out to be as significant as it seems, then it alone is reason to upgrade."
Anandtech: "Compared to where we were a year ago, our general recommendation for Vista is unchanged. We are however impressed with the progress of the x64 versions of Vista over the past year, after feeling like it was lagging behind Vista x86 from beta up through the release version of Vista. Vista x64 is now clearly on par with Vista x86 and we have no concerns about its compatibility or performance."
CNet: "Do you need Windows Vista SP1? Yes and no. It's always good to install the latest (read: patched) code for any operating system. But downloading and installing the update will take some users a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems."Thanks to Gizmodo for compiling the comments.


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Although Jaimie Branch is a well-known name in the American jazz scene that appeared in many projects and collaborations, "Fly or Die" is her first release as a band leader. The experimental trumpeter gathered Tomeka Reid on cello, Jason Ajemian on bass, and Chad Taylor on drums to record an interesting and innovative jazz album.
The quartet presents a selection of great and well worked out themes. But mostly this is just the starting point from which the band breaks out into dynamic and effortless jams with Branch's tumpet as the key guidance to the next exciting moment and back into experimental sonic spheres.
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Artist Pierre Lefeuvre will present his electronic music and VJ concert Saycet in L'Espace on April 9, at 8pm.
Lefeuvre, has toured throughout Europe and Asia and also works as a composer for the Pompidou Centre.
His latest album Mirage in 2015 pushed a sonic style inspired by his recent tours. He creates sound mirages in which one loses oneself intensely. Lefeuvre's live music will be enriched by the video work of Zita Cochet who also plays on materials and abstract textures.
Ticket costs VNĐ170,000. For L'Espace member: VNĐ100,000 and for students: VNĐ80,000. Tickets are available at L'Espace. — VNS


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ENGLISCH: The Teatru tal-Opra Aurora is proud to host the staff and children of << Laura Vicuna Primary School (Gozo) >>, for their annual Christmas school show on Friday 12th December 2014 at 7pm at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora.
Children aged 3 - 11 will take part in a variety of numbers revolving around the Christmas theme, as they treat their relatives to a bonanza of young talent.
Tickets at €5 are obtainable from school or at the door. The general public is welcome. Doors are open at 6.30pm.


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This time we will treat you to a nice Keto hamburger broccoli casserole that can easily be made. We recommend you to make according to recipe or maybe even a double set. Can easily be frozen down and heated up in either owen or microwave when needed. Ingredients are for 5 servings.
Ingredients for the Keto Hamburger Casserole
* Ground beef, 2 pounds
* 1 Onion, diced
* Broccoli, 10 ounces
* Cream cheese, 8 ounces
* Cream, 1/2 cup
* Cheese, 1/2 cup
* Garlic, chopped
* Salt, pepper and spices according to taste
Start with a large frying pan and fry the hamburgers until they are almost finished. Check out our guideline on how to do your own keto hamburgers. Also fry the onion together with the hamburgers. Add Salt and pepper according to your needs. Other spices can also be added if you want.
Put the cream cheese in a bowl and heat it in the microwave for around 1 minute. It should get soft, then whisk it until it gets creamy and smooth. Now it is time to start adding the cream into the bowl with cream cheese. Whisk it all together until it is smooth. Add on the cheese and garlic and mix it all together.
Add the keto hamburger and the broccoli in a casserole that is greased with butter. Pour the cream sauce over and make sure it all mixes together well. Add salt, pepper and other spices according to your liking. Put everything in the owen at 350 degree for around 40 minutes or until the top is starting to get brown.


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Well, this young lady from Miami makes me want to hear lots more from her–what a wall of sound in this production! She has just released her first single "Tall," a song with angst and quick, driven lyrics about everyone being taller than her! This writer can relate to that (only 5′ tall)! With a driving ukulele hook in the forefront and drums, bass and electronics layered behind that and a Latin infused beat…her vocals tell the story and have that mature rock and roll grit even though she is only 17 years old. Her distinct voice is reminiscent of a youthful Amy Winehouse and Macy Gray.
Elliot Jacobson who has worked with Elle King among many others, is Julia's producer and mentor. "Honestly, I didn't really find a meaning for the song until I started performing it more," Julia says. "I originally wrote it as a sort of bossa nova, but Elliot helped me transform it and take it to new levels. He brought an entirely new energy to it."
Well, soon the world is going to want to know more about you, so let's start here!
How long have you been writing and performing?
I've been seriously writing for a couple of years. I used to do concerts for school and clubs and stuff, but I never looked at the crowd and I was awkward as fuck. Fortunately, I've ironed that out a little.
Tell us a bit about the music scene in Miami.
It's really just starting, but there are some really cool places and people who bring together various forms of talent, whether it's a festival, a monthly showcase, etc. There's always a bunch of crazy shit happening, so it's not too hard to find some good music.
Guitar or Ukulele and why?
Guitar. Ukulele is easier to figure out, but the guitar is more versatile and fun.
Who are some of your musical inspirations?
Julian Casablancas is a big one. Vampire Weekend, RATBOY, the Beatles, Hall and Oates, Al Green, etc. I could really go on for a long time. There's so much music I like. I also like specific songs almost as much as I like some of my favorite artists.
What is your go to music when driving around in the car right now?
It changes constantly, but my top songs are "When I Think Bout' You" by Daniel C, "still feel" by half alive, and "Elastic" by Joey Purp.
How did you get connected with Elliot Jacobson? Tell us about your working relationship with him.
We have a mutual friend in the music business who was helping both of us out individually, and she decided to put us into contact. It's really that simple. I called him once and we talked for a bit about what I wanted and if he liked my shit enough. Clearly he did, so we've been working together for about a year or so. He's easy to talk to and puts up with my shit, which is pretty impressive. He can make my barely understandable ideas into a reality, and that's fucking sick.
What is next? EP or full length release? More singles? A tour or all of the above?
Hopefully all of the above, but for right now, probably another single and then an EP. I'm playing a few shows in a few different states, but definitely not a tour, although I'd absolutely love to hit the road.
If you could move anywhere to further a music career, where would that be and why?
To further MY music career, I think France. That sounds weird and also, kinda pretentious, I know. But if we're talking about furthering my career artistically, there's nowhere more beautiful and inspiring than the Loire Valley. I don't know why I'm so attached to it, but being in the outskirts of someplace I don't really know gives me a lot of room to think and write. Logistically, though, New York is where most of the big things are happening right now, plus that's where my producer is.
Will you be heading for college and perhaps a music degree or do you have other plans? Fill us in!
I hope to be able to support myself without having to go to college, just because I really can't do that shit anymore. It's not that I was a bad student, but it takes so much of me to do well, that I'd rather not have that obligation. I took some music theory classes but there's something so frustrating to me about having to move at someone else's pace when it comes to music.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
All I hope is that I'm happy and confident in what I'm doing. I don't know where this is all gonna go, but I know that I want to keep making music. Hopefully I'll be able to tour with a band and be able to focus on the performing aspect.
Anything else you think we should know?
I have a grump of a hedgehog and I thought he was a he, but I took him to the vet – turns out, he's a she. I am not good at pronouns, so I still call her my little man, and switch between him and her, but I love my guy just the same. Just to give you some info about the important things in my life. I hope you could follow that.
Listen to Julia's new single "Tall"
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Sumpango, Guatemala
For Sale / Available USD$ 53,000 - Farm, Lot / Land
Excellent lot for sale, ideal for people who enjoy a place away from the noise, in forests area with ecological environment. Do not miss the opportunity to buy this lot located only 15 minutes driving from Antigua Guatemala, in Sumpango, Sacatepéquez, the topography of the land is a little inclined, You have the option to buy the lot next to it with the same measure. This option has direct access from the street. This lot already has water and electricity services. The lot measures are: 8519V2.
Excellent price. More information at: 7882-4046 or [email protected]


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Lydia Kitto is a star on the rise. The Essex vocalist takes her influences of jazz, soul, and hip-hop and makes them her own, and has released her new single "Concrete Moonlight".
"Concrete Moonlight" is a smooth jazz, soul-infused track produced by Peter Anderson. It also features a trumpet solo by David Mather, which can be found near the end. Kitto's vocals are silky smooth, as if effortless, and are truly captivating. You will definitely get Jill Scott and Marsha Ambrosius vibes.
"Concrete Moonlight" is the perfect soundtrack for those relaxing weekend moments with that special someone or even if you're riding solo. You will definitely be hearing more from Lydia Kitto.
- Connect with Lydia Kitto: Soundcloud | Twitter | Facebook
Tags:Concrete Moonlight · David Mather · Lydia Kitto · Peter Anderson


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A peek at my pretty little blog calendar will tell you that, according to some random website I forgot, today is National Cheese Lovers Day. I got so excited about the existence of such a day that I almost considered forgiving Congress for it's complete impotence. Then I thought better of it and decided I'm still mad at them. But at least we can almost all agree that cheese is awesome.
I love all kinds of cheese from the parm that tops my Italian food like nutty pixie dust, to an oozing gorgeous brie topped off with something sweet and crunchy, and even the funkiest bleu cheese. I'll try them all. There's something so heavenly about what is essentially moldy milk. I don't care. It's brilliant.
That's why I had to make you this garlic mac and cheese today. After a plain old cheese tray, gooey cheesy pasta is probably the best way to enjoy cheese in all it's glory.
This mac and cheese is infused with garlic and has over half a pound of cheese in total. You can use any combination of cheeses you like, cheddar, Monterrey jack, Swiss, or even colby would work. I usually just check the door of my fridge and see what I have lying around. This time I used cheddar and Monterrey Jack, along with an ounce of shredded parm. It was gooey and wonderful.
Recipes that allow you to use up leftovers are cheap and easy. And this one is full of cheese, so we all win. Happy Cheese Lovers Day!
- 1/2 pound of your favorite short pasta, whatever's in your pantry
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can evaporated milk (I used fat free because that's all they had at the store)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces shredded cheese such as cheddar and/or Monterrey Jack
- 1 ounce shredded parmesan
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Once your water is boiling add a teaspoon of salt and your pasta. Cook for 6 minutes and drain. Pasta will be al dente.
- In the meantime, preheat your oven to 475 and lightly spray a 2 quart casserole dish.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic for about a minute. It will brown lightly and become fragrant. Garlic burns quickly, so don't walk away.
- Add the garlic and butter, evaporated milk, eggs, and seasonings to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until everything's combined. Stir in cheeses.
- Add your drained pasta to the cheese mixture and stir everything together. Transfer the mac and cheese to your baking dish and bake for about 12 minutes or until it starts to become brown and bubbly around the edge.
- Allow to cool for ten minutes before eating so you won't burn yourself on molten cheese. Dig in and enjoy!


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How to Cut a Pineapple
To some people, cutting a pineapple may seem like second nature, but it took a long time for me to figure out what I think is the best way to cut a pineapple. Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits, and it's usually one everyone in the family likes. I hope you find the steps easy to follow and the pictures helpful. The only tools you need are a long, sharp serrated knife and a large cutting board.
- Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple. When you're taking the top and bottom off, try to cut as close to the skin as possible so you don't end up with wasted fruit.
- Stand the pineapple up. Again, staying as close as possible to the skin, saw off the skin starting at the top and working your way down.
- Clean up the fruit by gently cutting away any extra bits of the outer layer that may still be on the fruit. Look for any bruising and cut that off, too.
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Cut it in half lengthwise again. Now the pineapple is in 4 long, equal sections.
- Lay each piece down flat, and use your knife to cut out the core of the pineapple at a 45 degree angle. Discard the core. (Note: If you are going to puree or blend the fruit, you can skip this step.)
- Cut each quarter of pineapple in half lengthwise one more time.
- Finally, slice each strip of pineapple horizontally until it's all in equal bite-sized slices. Store in a single layer to prevent bruising.