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Matcha Mango Raw Vegan Cheesecake ladies and gents!
Matcha Mango together in a raw vegan cheesecake. Made with cashews in the place of dairy cheese, and dates and nuts in the crust in place of butter and flour.
You might be thinking, what the hell is this strange recipe and how is a cheesecake made without cheese. How is it vegan? Raw vegan cheesecake?
Well, before I write a book here, watch this VLOG and i'll tell you more.
Basically this matcha mango raw vegan cheesecake is more like a frozen dessert, like an ice cream cake. It is creamy and frozen or can be creamy and simply cold.
I love Green Tea powder which is known as matcha
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder. I really enjoy making lattes out of it with soy milk, but this was the first time I made a desert with it.
The combination with juicy delicious mango is just WOW! I love this raw cheesecake!
One thing that really surprised me is that I did not love it before I added the lime juice, it was just not right. However after adding just a little lime juice and organic vanilla extract, this Matcha mango raw vegan cheesecake filling became amazing.
The chocolate and berries as the topping as absolutely essential so please please don't skip them!
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Matcha Mango Raw Vegan Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (freeze time)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices (1 cheesecake) 1x
- 2 cups Dates, chopped small, pieces, pits removed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shaved Coconut
- 1/2 cup raw Walnuts
- 1 cup Mango (200g) Fresh or thawed if frozen
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 cups raw Cashews (soaked in water for 2+ hours)
- 3 teaspoons Matcha Green Tea Powder
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced Strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh Blueberries
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Make sure your cashews are soaked before starting, if you forgot no worries- soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes and it will do the trick!
To make the crust:
- process dates, water, oats and coconut until a thick dough forms, being careful to not over process into a paste (small chunks are good in a crust)
- Add the walnuts and pulse a few times until the walnuts are broken into small pieces and fully incorporated into the dough
- Press into a pie dish/mold of choice (9" round, or similar square works) by using your fingers and distributing the dough evenly to cover the entire bottom of the pie dish/mold.
- Set aside while you make the yummy filling
For the Filling you will need a high speed blender (I use a Vitamix)
- Blend the mango and maple syrup until completely smooth before adding the remaining ingredients
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until thick, creamy and completely smooth
- (you will probably have to use a tamper or scrape the sides with a spatula many times to insure that all of the cashews are blended evenly).
- Spread evenly into the pie crust you recently made to form a somewhat smooth surface
- Cover with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 3 hours (easiest to freeze overnight)
Allow 30 minutes of thawing time after you remove from the freezer and before you top it and eat!
Toppings are FUN!
(do this step after you have frozen it – about 30 minutes before serving)
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl by heating them for 30 seconds to 2 minutes in the microwave.
- Drizzle this warm melted chocolate over your matcha mango cheesecake
- Top with the fresh berries and if you want drizzle more chocolate over them!
*You can replace the maple syrup with Agave without any problems.
*Keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks!
- Category: Dessert, Raw Desserts
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free, American
- Serving Size: 1/12th cheesecake
- Calories: 291
- Fat: 14.3
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 6.3
- Cholesterol: 0
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May God fill your home with Joy and Love this Thanksgiving Day!
So Bass Pro is the proud new owner of Ranger Boats, Triton Boats and Stratos
UPDATE: The 'Rodney Dangerfield' of the Sportsman writers limited out yesterday while fishing with Captain Jack Payne of Sweetwater marina, while the magazines esteemed editor fished yesterday also and STRUCK OUT. That means he caught zero, zip, nada, nix, nothing-at-all, goose egg, zilch.
Capt. Paul, my Garmin GPS is mounted into the console of my boat and is not removable. Is there a way to load your EDGE waypoints into it?
Information Request: I'd like to hear from some Pointe a la hache anglers about fishing that area for an article I'm writing for an upcoming issue of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine. I'd really appreciate any tips and advice on good areas to fish right now... you guys know the stuff we need: The WHERE and HOW to do it. Please e-mail me and if you don't mind, include your phone number in case I need more info. Thanks! Rusty Tardo firstname.lastname@example.com
Does anyone know of any fishing guides operating out of Pointe a la Hache? Would like to contact someone to fish the area. Thanks
Hope someone will post the results of the Rigolets tournement on Saturday
I know it had to be a tuff day on the water with all the wind and weather
Anyone know the condition or current status of the Lake Hermitage Marina? A current phone number???
Does anyone know of someone who does Rod repairs in the Metairie/Kenner area?
I need Ben Hollingsworth's (Trolling Motors) phone number
What a morning with Charter Captain and Champion Waterfowler Mike Herrmann! The ducks were moving in the stiff winds and 43 degree temperatures, and they kept wanting to land among our decoys. Pesky critters, we had to shoot them to shoo them away! The water back in the ponds is almost mud but the Go-Devil chewed it up and pushed us through. We had our 18 bird limit by 9AM, and would have had it sooner if the rest of us shot better. The tally: 2 pintails, five grays, four or five mottled and the rest green wing teal. A great morning in the ponds!
Dig out that old photo of the Wreck, the Black Tanks, the Dope Boat or BattleDore Reef for possible publication in an upcoming issue of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine. We'll share your shots with our readers and return your photos intact!
If you have such a photo, please call me at (504)722-8390 (cell); or you can contact me via e-mail : firstname.lastname@example.com
Rusty Tardo
I need your old photos of the Wreck, The Black Tanks, the Dope Boat or Battledore Reef for possible publication in an upcoming issue of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine.
If you have such a photo, please call me at (504)279-8116, or e-mail me: firstname.lastname@example.com
Rusty Tardo
There are pros and cons to both aluminum and fiberglass, but after 40 years of fishing out of both, I'd go with fiberglass hands down. Aluminum is a perfect second boat, but if you are going to be a one boat angler, a fiberglass bay boat will be more versatile in different waters and conditions. My 2 cents
504-286-3100 Ext. 1040
The Locks are supposedly to remain open from today (Wednesday, Nov.26) through Sunday the 30th, and then closures resume on Monday Dec. 1.
I wholeheartedly agree - DO NOT attempt to go through the locks in a yak. Good way to die
That's Edddie Pinto's - 504-401-2206
Pip's is closed, but a few die-hards still like to launch there. The backdown is very steep and in poor shape so I don't recommend it. Go a mile past it to Breton Sound Marina
Trout action has been slow.... very slow. Reds over the grass beds and in the surf. A few big specks in the surf
Like your new boat Capt. Steve....
I suggest you take it to a professional. A jerry-rig repair might make matters worse. I've been dealing with Gabe at Advanced Marine in Kenner if you need a recommendation (504)458-0076
You can reach Captain Hook (AKA Tim Ursin) at 985-847-0672
you'll have to run to Chalmette to get out the locks Violet is closed for the year
H&H makes a weighted hook that is perfect for the Gulp shrimp lures........ fish it 2-3 feet under a popping cork
Sent in my donation for young Kyle via PayPal, but more importantly will send up my prayers for this fine young boy. God's blessings to him and the Couvillion family.
Rusty Tardo
and let us know how you did at the Causeway. Kinda anxious to get out there myself
I'll keep our old friend Redbone and his family in our prayers for comfort, grace and peace during these trying days....
Rusty Tardo
You would be taking quite a risk to fish the Lump in any Bay Boat. They call them 'Bay' boats for a reason! They're great for the lakes and bays, but they're just not designed for the kind of seas you will face in the open gulf. And the gulf is very fickle this time of year. You'll be anchoring in 200 feet of water, so most skippers have at least 600 feet of anchor line. Three to four foot seas are commonplace, and five and six foot seas can occur quickly. My advice: fish the Lump in a deep V or Cat.... and be safe!
There was a good article in the Times Picayune Friday or Saturday on fishing off the bank in Reggio. I know they do catch trout, bass and occasional reds right off the side of the road, and in the back of the marina. Ask Mr Harold at the Reggio Marina where to fish off the bank. He's very friendly and he does it successfully all the time. Winter is also a great time to fish off the bank at the Myrtle Grove Marina. Wait until a cold front blows down hard and cold, and then go fishing. It'll cost you $10. per person to fish off the bank, but sometimes the fish are really stacked up in there.

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Have you considered senior housing for yourself or a loved one? If so, you are in luck! Always Best Care offers the best options of senior housing in West Palm Beach, FL. We are committed to providing the best care available and an easier life for our clients. Often, seniors don't want to leave their homes because they have a premeditated idea that senior housing is undesirable. We are here to prove that senior housing is a luxury to elders who need assistance and even those who do not.
What are the Benefits of Senior Housing?
When you enroll your loved one into a senior housing community, they have access to many daily activities that will keep them entertained, energized, and interacting with others. Most seniors that live at home don't take advantage of their lives. They end up sitting cooped up on the couch instead of experiencing life like they should. Our care providers are there to offer motivation and provide services they don't have access to at home. Senior housing encourages a full schedule of pleasant activity that provides an appreciation of life.
Depending on what your loved one likes to do, their daily routine will be formed around those hobbies. We know everyone is different and does not operate on the same schedule. No two days are the same so your loved one can have something to look forward as they go to sleep every night. Not to mention, your loved one will be able to enjoy the beautiful weather in West Palm Beach, FL every day! There will never an excuse to lounge around all day.
Instead of being lonely with no one to talk to, senior housing will allow your loved ones to connect with other residents. Though you may not realize it, when you are not talking to your loved one, they might not have anyone to talk to. Keeping conversation and interaction alive is a great way to keep an individual happy and healthy.
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If you are interested in hosting a bible study in your home please contact Pastor Watt
Kids kindergarten through 4th grade: Join the FLOCK (Fellowship & Love Offered to Christ's Kids) at 6:00 on the Third Wednesday of every month. We'll learn of Jesus' love and forgiveness through games, crafts, fellowship and fun! At this time, we'll meet just once a month on the third Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you in October! (Questions, please contact Julie Lang or Tammy Hudson)
EQUIPPING THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Preaching, Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar, The Birth of Moses, The Great Schism of 1054 and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.
Word for Today Devotions are available by phone. Call (901) 328-7672. Regular long distance charges apply.
LWML Mites!: Please celebrate with us the work of God through Lutheran Women in Mission. All this month the Mighty Mite box will be in the back of the church. Help with the work of spreading the Gospel of Jesus to all nations.
What is Apologetics? Defending the faith. Now available for purchase $10 for the whole set. Find these CDs in the Trinity Bookstore in the fellowship hall. Topics: "Introduction to Apologetics" "Why Defend the Christian Faith?" "Answering the Objections of Unbelievers" and "Testing the Truth Claims of Christianity" Talk to Pastor Watt if you have questions.
Building Healthy Families: Saint Peter compares the suffering we endure in this life to a refiner's fire, working to purify our faith. Lutheran Family Service, through its Christ-centered counseling services, seeks to help people understand the difficulties in their life through the eyes of faith. If you or someone you know is in the midst of unbearable suffering, please contact your local LFS office. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (515) 251-4900
Life Quote: "God gives us a model for affecting the lives of others. It follows the order of creation and is gender-specific. You can find that model in Titus 2:1-8. A young pastor named Titus and his congregation used this model to affect the lives of others—one man, one woman, one child, one family, one neighbor, one community at a time. They mentored generations of hope." Linda D. Bartlett, www.titus2-4life.org – A "Life Quote" from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org
Life Together
Attendance Report: October 2: W: 93; SS: 3; BC 20;
Role of the Saints: Names for those who have died in the last year to be included in the All-Saints Day service.
There will be NO Sunday School Teachers meetings today due to the Thrivent dinner.
Don't forget fill out your attendance cards. Please don't forget to put the date on the card. Put the name of all in attendance on the front and all those taking communion on the back.
Worship and Altar Committee Needs You! Are you interested and willing to become a member of Trinity's Worship/Altar committee? This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our Lord, and we are in need of more members. Please talk to Janettte Lang (782-7922) if you have questions. Our annual meeting will be held in the sanctuary on Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Feel free to attend this meeting – no commitment necessary.
Bulletin Announcement pads can be found on the Narthex Table. Please fill out the form and give it to Pastor Watt or place it in the "Bulletin Announcements" mailbox. Unless otherwise requested announcements will not be repeated.
Naomi Circle will meet on Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our topic will be: "Heaven: A Five-Star Review," found on page 18 of the Fall Quarterly. Please join us for Bible Study and fellowship.
The Junior and Senior Youth groups will meet tonight at 7pm.
This Week at Trinity
Sun Oct 9 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost—Proper 23 (G)
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
12:00pm Thrivent Annual Meeting (FH)
7:00pm Youth Group and Jr. Youth Group
Mon Oct 10 Pastor's Day Off
7:00pm LifeLight Bible Study
Tue Oct 11 6:30am Early Risers (McDonalds)
1:30pm Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast
1:30pm LifeLight Bible Study
5:30pm Habitat for Humanity Meeting (FH)
6:30pm Preschool Board
Wed Oct 12 1:30pm Naomi Circle (FH)
6:00pm Jr. Confirmation
7:30pm Church Council Meeting (FH)
Sun Oct 16 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost—Proper 24 (G)
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
11:30am Voter's Meeting
Serving This Week
Sun Oct 9
Pianist: Julie Lang
Ushers: Eric Eklund, Jacy Eklund, Jim Nelson, Randy Ringsdorf
Altar: Becky Hagen, Anita Wardenburg, Carla Roghair
Acolytes: Cali Fogelsong, Caitlyn Bargstadt
Finance: Jim and Cindy Nelson, Eric and Jeanna Eklund
Elder: Karl Peterson
Sun Oct 16
Organist: Sharon Eklund
Ushers: Eric Eklund, Jacy Eklund, Jim Nelson, Randy Ringsdorf
Altar: Becky Hagen, Anita Wardenburg, Carla Roghair
Finance: Jim and Cindy Nelson, Eric and Jeanna Eklund
Acolytes: Devon Peterson, Axhley Bargstadt
Elder: Karl Peterson
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Mariss Jansons
Mariss Jansons was born in Riga in 1943, the son of the conductor Arvīds Jansons. He studied the violin, piano and conducting at the Leningrad Conservatory, graduating with distinction and continuing his studies with Hans Swarowsky in Vienna and with Herbert von Karajan in Salzburg. In 1971 he was a prizewinner in the Karajan Foundation's International Competition for Conductors in Berlin. That same year Evgeny Mravinsky appointed him his assistant with the Leningrad Philharmonic, now the St Petersburg Philharmonic. Mariss Jansons remained closely associated with the St Petersburg Philharmonic as its permanent conductor until 1999. Between 1979 and 2000 he set new standards as principal conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic, turning it into one of the world's leading orchestras. He was also principal guest conductor of the London Philharmonic from 1992 to 1997 and music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1997 to 2004.
Since 2003 Mariss Jansons has been principal conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. From 2004 until 2015 he was also principal conductor of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, which named him its conductor emeritus in February 2015. Following his farewell concert in March 2015 he was awarded the Silver Medal of Honour of the City of Amsterdam. He also works regularly with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics, conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert for the third time in 2016.
Mariss Jansons has been a regular guest conductor at Salzburg Easter Festival concerts, most recently in 2010 for Verdi's Messa da Requiem.
Mariss Jansons has received numerous nonours and awards. He is an honorary member of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, of the Royal Academy of Music in London and of the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics. For his work with the Oslo Philharmonic he was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. In 2003 he received the Berlin Philharmonic's Hans von Bülow Medal and the following year was named Conductor of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society in London. In 2009 he received the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, in 2010 Bavaria's Maximilian Order for Science and Art. In 2013 he was presented with the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize as a lifetime achievement award, while Federal President Joachim Gauck awarded him the German Order of Merit. In 2015 he was named Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, in 2017 the Royal Philharmonic Society awarded him its Gold Medal, and in March 2018 he received the International Léonie Sonning Music Prize.


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Council Meetings
Council meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 760 County Road 36. Please view the Council Meeting Schedule to confirm meeting dates. Please consult the Notices & Releases page for any changes to Council meeting times and locations.
Agendas & Minutes
The agendas and minutes are posted to a third-party website for residents to view. Click the link below for access to the archive.


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Springville Wastewater Treatment Facility
Completed 2010
Client Springville City, UT
Cost $9.5 million
Size 5.6 MGD
Type IFAS (STM Aerotor)
Springville City's original treatment facility was a trickling filter plant. A large industrial user discharges a large, high-strength flow to the City's facility. Several years ago, a roughing tower was installed to reduce the biological load to the treatment facility. The plant was recently analyzed for both biological and hydraulic capacities. It was determined that additional biological capacity would be required to meet the needs of the growing City. New STM aerotors were installed to add biological capacity to the system. An additional final clarifier was needed to meet the hydraulic needs for the facility. A mass balance was also developed for the solids in the treatment facility.


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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Founders Brewing Co. announced today that it is expanding its distribution territory to include West Virginia with the help of Proud Eagle, Northern Eagle, Mountain Eagle and Mountain State Beverage. Beginning in late August 2016, Founders' year-round seasonal and specialty beer in bottles, cans (as applicable) and kegs will be available to the retailers serviced by Proud Eagle, Northern Eagle and Mountain Eagle across the entire state.
"We have been working hard to get into West Virginia for a while now," says Co-Founder and CEO Mike Stevens, "It takes a lot of diligence and dedication on part of our entire team to enter a new territory so we are thrilled to finally be able to share our beer with West Virginians."
"We at Proud Eagle, Mountain Eagle, Northern Eagle and Mountain State Beverage are very excited about being able to bring a brewery such as Founders into West Virginia," says company Vice President, Scott Parkes, "With their reputation for enhancing the craft industry we are pleased to be able to partner with Founders to further grow the craft industry in our up-and-coming craft beer state. We are very confident that their industry-renowned products will be most successful with the beer enthusiast community of West Virginia."
Select limited release beers may also be available at craft retailers following the launch.
For information on launch events and more, visit our website at foundersbrewing.com/events
To see all of the states in which Founders is available, as well as review information on the Founders lineup and release calendar, visit foundersbrewing.com.
About Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts—Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens—with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 20 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow Founders on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.


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Wedding Coverage..
Worried getting married?! (more than a photographer)
Don't panic, during the reservation meeting (one and half hour) you will just need our recommendations and experience for the different worries of the day.. makeup, lighting systems, time management, camera fears, photo posing, recommendations for video techniques... and much much more issues and ideas for how and what to do to enjoy your biggest day. They called him the bride calmer.
What shall we shoot? (sessions):
• Engagement and trial Session [different day] (2 hour)
You will have a casual professional photo session with the average of 30-40 photos, also poster full resolution jpg digital file is given, we'll talk and know each other more; here we will be friends.. We'll study those photos back home to insure the best out come on the big event. Click here for Samples.
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What shall we get?
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• 50% reservation and down payment, full payment within the last week before the event.
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Leaders' wives urge support for military families
Obama, Biden at N.H. events
CONCORD, N.H. - Military families in New Hampshire got a boost yesterday as Michelle Obama and Jill Biden offered their thanks at a National Guard cookout.
"Thank you for your service; thank you for your sacrifice; thank you for everything you have done for our country,'' said the wife of President Obama. "We want you to know this country has your back.''
The visit was part of their Joining Forces initiative, designed to support the families of those who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Among other things, Mrs. Obama said steps can be taken to make the transition easier for military families who move from base to base.
Mrs. Biden, whose son Beau Biden is a captain in the Delaware Army National Guard, said it was important for all Americans to understand the sacrifices military families make to support their loved ones in the services.
She announced a Joining Forces Community Challenge, and invited those attending to nominate for special recognition any group or individual making a difference in the lives of military families. "We've seen some incredible examples of Americans helping out with child care for military families, lending a hand with accounting during tax season, and hosting baby showers for expectant military moms, and we want to formally applaud these efforts,'' she said.
Biden spent the first half of the day at an event in Portsmouth called Operation Thank You, which raised money for a fund that helps military families in need.
In Concord, the women kept their comments brief and spent most of their 90-minute visit going table to table among the roughly 100 soldiers and family members. Lieutenant Klee Dienes attended with his wife, Unity, and three of his five children, ages 2, 5, and 9.
He acknowledged it was hard on his wife when he was stationed in Iraq. "It's not easy on any of them,'' he said.
Dienes and his wife said it was an honor and a thrill to meet Mrs. Obama; Unity received a big hug from her.
"She was just a real person. She just seems like a mom that you can relate to,'' she said.
Margaret Corey, whose husband, Commander Peter Corey, is in Kuwait with the 197th Fires Brigade, said the New Hampshire National Guard has come a long way in supporting military families over the years.
"It's made it so much easier,'' she said. Her children are mostly grown but she said she feels for the wives at home with young children.
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A spunky spin on a crowd pleaser: Roasted Brussels Sprouts. These are great for a light side dish, packed with flavor and healthy. We served these with some Grilled Chicken and local hummus with tortilla chips. The Cilantro Garlic Butter makes extra and is a great addition to any vegetable dish!
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free*, Low-Carb, Paleo
3/4 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in halves
1-1/2 tbl. Cilantro Garlic Butter
sea salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 navel orange, peeled and separated into wedges then sliced into small chunks
1 tbl. chopped almonds, toasted
For Cilantro Garlic Butter
1/2 stick unsalted grass-fed butter
1/8 c. cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. lime juice
dash sea salt and black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix butter ingredients in a blender and set aside.
3. Heat 1-1/2 tbl. Cilantro Garlic Butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat until melted. Toss brussels sprouts in butter mixture to coat.
4. Place skillet in preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir halfway through to cook evenly.
5. Set brussels sprouts aside. Place whole almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in oven 2-4 minutes.
6. In a bowl, combine brussels sprouts with orange slices. Top with toasted almonds and serve.
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The Proper Way to Run Wiring on the Exterior Wall of a House
There are two ways to run electrical wiring on the exterior walls of a house or other structure. One method is to run individual wires in a conduit system such as intermediate conduit, rigid conduit or schedule 40 or 80 vinyl conduit. The second method is to run cable. If sheltered from direct exposure to the elements, nonmetallic sheathed cable designed to be installed in wet locations can be installed. If exposed to the elements, type SE or Service Entrance cable must be installed. Of the two methods, installing cable designed for direct exposure to the elements is the quickest and easiest for the homeowner to install.
Turn off the power to the circuit to which you will be connecting. Use a noncontact voltage tester to verify that you have turned off the correct circuit breaker on the service panel. A junction box may have more than one circuit running through it so you may have to turn off more than one circuit breaker before the box will be safe to work in. Remove the cover to the junction box after all power to it has been shut off.
Locate and mark the the wall studs, using a stud finder. Lay out your cable run so that it will run along the face of a stud or perpendicular to the studs so that the cable staples or cable strap nail are driven into a stud and not just the wall sheathing for a secure fastening.
Install a cable connector in the junction box in which you will be connecting. Install another cable connector in the device box where the new cable will terminate. Cut the cable long enough so that its ends extend at least 8 inches from the front of each box. Secure the cable in the boxes by tightening the clamping screws on the cable connectors.
Secure the cable to the wall, using cable staples or cable straps. Place a staple or strap within 12 inches of each box and at intervals not exceeding 4 1/2 feet between those two staples or straps. These distances are code requirements.
Remove the outer jacket from the cable ends, using the cable ripper or the utility knife. Remove 3/4 inches of insulation from the individual wires. To make the connections in the junction box, hold the stripped ends of the wires side by side and screw on a wire nut. Connect the white wire to the white, black to black and bare to bare. Connect the fixture wires of the device you are installing in like manner. Replace the junction box cover and turn on the circuit breaker or breakers.
Noncontact voltage tester
Stud finder
Nonmetallic sheathed cable or SE cable
Cable connectors
Cable staples or straps
Cable cutters
Cable ripper or utility knife
Wire strippers
Wire nuts
Things You Will Need
Things Needed
- Noncontact voltage tester
- Stud finder
- Nonmetallic sheathed cable or SE cable
- Cable connectors
- Cable staples or straps
- Hammer
- Cable cutters
- Cable ripper or utility knife
- Wire strippers
- Wire nuts


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The most common problem that we see is accidental damage. The glass is sat inside an aluminium shell which if impacted can press into the glass screen and crack it. Also heavy items being dropped on to the face of the iPad can crack it. If the HTC 510 is smashed or cracked but the LCD is still turning on then we can replace the screen.
Also known as the digitizer, the glass screen has the touch sensitive digitizer on the bottom layer. If you are having problems with the touch screen not working the screen needs to be repalced. It is not that common for this fault to appear without acidental damage but it has been known. Sometimes though it can be a problem on the logic board that in some cases is not repairable.
The first thing we do before any repair is test the HTC 510 to confirm the fault. There is no way to repair the screen other than replacing it. Almost every HTC 510 we see has some sort of dent or scuff in the housing that we will straighten out as best we can in order for the new screen to fit flush. Some back plates are warped too and can be harder to make flush but we will do our best.
We then fit and seal a new screen down and test it out. The HTC 510 then goes to our testing bench where we test all repairs prior to dispatch


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Depending on where in the world you grew up and spent most of your lifetime, a first time visit to China will put your understanding of "big" into perspective.
The multitude of building projects is jaw dropping – a housing bubble or merely an appropriate infrastructure for a growing and demanding middle class?
Another variable that changes is the time-to-market speed race of such projects. You can order an out-of-the-box 30-storey building and have it assembled in give or take 15 days.
Factor in incentive systems (for gov/org/coorp/lobby) and you end up with a lot of money on the table and a Lego-like building block morale.
What is at the end of the road? What are the social and economic consequences of this housing gamble? Only time will tell.
Yet, using a one or two year old China guidebook, you may quite literally feel first indications of that change. What the guidebook says/shows and what has become reality in the meanwhile may differ quite a bit.
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Song in spanish: Privilegio de Amar
I like the song: "El privilegio de amar" by Mijares & Lucero. I remembered that someone said that got into tears when hearing this song and thinking of their daughter. Here is my translation of the lyrics (originally in spanish) because the ones I found online were not good enough. I avoided repetitive lines and shortened it instead of translating word by word.
"The privilege of loving you"
What could I tell you in a short time?
What could I give you, which will stay near your soul, and in your heart?
I do not pretend to show you what the world is about.
But it is worth to enjoy every day because your gift to me has been the privilege of loving you.
Say what you feel. Do what you think.
Give all you got and have no regrets.
And if what you expect does not happen, never settle and never stop.
Also, remember God.
You'll be the size of your thoughts. Do not let yourself fail.
The most important things are your feelings and the things that money cannot buy.
And when the time comes, you will fly alone.
Even if we're not together, the memories will be there.
Do not limit yourself by what others say.
Be what you want to be, but be yourself.
I love you so much.


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The Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) Company is expanding its interactive division's "parenting portfolio" with the acquisition of mom blog network Babble Media. According to the press release, obtained by AllThingsD's Kara Swisher, five-year-old Babble brings with it 200 mom bloggers, who will be "infused" with Disney's existing "evergreen content" from its other Moms and Family offerings.
Financial terms were not disclosed. The news comes a week after Disney reported its fiscal year earnings, which were largely positive — the Interactive Media unit was the only segment operating at a loss.
Since birth never goes out of style, mom blogs continue to be one of the hottest areas of the web, as Brooke Chaffin, SVP of Moms and Family, Disney Interactive Media Group, noted in a statement that there are more than 3.9 million mom blogs in the U.S. alone. But not everyone can make a business out of it.
Last month, for example, Gannett (NYSE: GCI) shuttered and deleted all the content from its 100-plus site network MomsLikeMe, which also had an extensive hyperlocal angle to it. After launching in 2006 by Gannett's The Indianapolis Star, the 100 sites in MomsLikeMe were only generating a collective 800,000 unique users a month — for a large media company like Gannett, that's not a lot of users and as a result, the company couldn't scale that business and decided to pull the plug.
As one of the world's largest entertainment companies, and one centered around family fare, Disney should have an easier time than Gannett did in supporting its new moms blog network. Babble has positioned itself as a cool mom blog, which is pretty typical these days. The channel topics also cover the usual areas of pregnancy, child care, health, food, family activities as well as lifestyle topics such as home, fashion and family products.
To be sure, Babble has been able to get a lot of media attention before this, thanks in part to its experienced executive team — one clear difference from the hundreds of other mom blog networks. The company was founded by Rufus Griscom and his wife, Alisa Volkman. Before this, Griscom co-founded the literary and sometimes racy datings and relationships site Nerve.com in 1997 and served as the website's first editor and CEO.
Along with Griscom, Kyle Waxman is the VP of national ad sales at Babble. He served in the same role for Kaboose, the kids and family blog and entertainment site that was bought by Disney for $18.4 million in April 2009.


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Jeremy Guscott Q&A: Watson & Ford deserve EPS places
Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Among the topics Jerry discusses this week are:
- Which new face will make the biggest impression in 2014
- Who England should call into their squad on Thursday
- Who should start at 10 for England in the Six Nations
- Which teams will win the Six Nations, Premiership and Heineken Cup
- What the future holds for struggling Gloucester and Worcester
Jerry answers questions posted on the website at the start of every week - entries are now closed for this Q&A. This week's answers appear below.
Who will be the breakout star of 2014? BBC Sport
It is hard sometimes to determine who will be the future superstars of our game because some players have burst on to the scene and stayed and been brilliant, but many have arrived, promising much and not lasted the course.
Bath full-back Anthony Watson is a young man a couple of months shy of his 20th birthday and has only played a total of 19 first-class matches, but he's being talked up as ready to play for his country.
He certainly has a very good skill-set combined with real speed and that makes him a very exciting player - one who can make a difference during a game.
His speed allows him more time than most players to make a decision and also means he can't be ignored. The opposition know if they don't squeeze him in defence his speed will slice and dice them.
Having watched him a few times at full-back it looks to me that his instinct is to run first, which is good as long as your colleagues are there to support. He's not bad when it comes to being turned over but ideally it would happen less.
It will be interesting to see how he develops physically, but at 6ft 3in and about 15 stone I would say he's already good in that department - former England full-back Delon Armitage is around the same and survives comfortably.
Watson's development should be most centred around the game - when to run and when to kick, where in the field to play from etc - and he will learn this naturally with experience. The gym should be a place for maintenance and rehab only.
You can't get too technical with an instinctive player like Watson. He feels the game and goes with the flow, his challenge is to do more of the good things he's already doing.
Where will the silverware go? BBC Sport
I believe Wales are the best team in the Six Nations. When they are injury free there aren't many players from the other nations that would get in their team, particularly in their back line.
They lack some accuracy in the final third and could mix the plays up a bit more, although it does work most of the time against the northern hemisphere teams.
With finishers like George North and Alex Cuthbert the wider channels should be used more, they appear to be fitter than most teams and could play a much faster tempo to really test both themselves and the opposition.
Number eight Toby Faletau could be a player of real world class. I've seen glimpses of his athleticism but not enough. This could be his real breakthrough season and if we see more of him running in space rather than the tight channels he can show he's the best around.
France always pose problems. They have three home games and that will make them one of the favourites.
Their problem is - and has been for a long time - who to play at fly-half. Castres' Remi Tales is the latest to be tried but at 29 he's already quite old and that really tells the story of how lacking in depth of talent France are at fly-half.
Their biggest flaw is mental fragility. I don't think they really believe how good they can be and there always seems to be a disagreement or two. One loss can always unsettle them.
England will do well because the pack is shaping into a very solid unit and I believe they've improved since they were demolished by Wales last March.
However, unless something changes in the try-scoring department, they won't win enough games - they need a few X-factor players in the back line.
Ireland have three home games and start by hosting Scotland and Wales.
If they can find the intensity of performance they showed in their agonising defeat against New Zealand then they could be the dark horses, but without ball-carrying flanker Sean O'Brien it becomes a little more difficult for the Irish.
I believe Wales or France will win the Six Nations and Scotland or Italy will be bottom.
What about the club scene? BBC Sport
The Heineken Cup will be won by Clermont, Leinster or Toulon - these three have the required assets at their disposal to see off most teams.
If you look at the game changers these teams have compared to the others then they are clearly ahead.
The Aviva Premiership looks to be between Northampton and Saracens, although Leicester could come with a late run when their squad is back to full fitness.
So far this season Saracens and Saints have had the power to dominate the opposition and both have scored a lot more tries than the other teams - for me it's a two horse race between Sarries and Saints.
How many shock inclusions do you expect to be announced in the England Elite Player Squad this week? People like Jack Nowell, Alex Waller, Jamie Elliot, Miles Benjamin etc Phil
Hi Jerry, who would you like to see included in England's EPS for the Six Nations? James B
Hi Phil and James B, I don't believe any players will be selected that haven't already been talked about as possibilities. The changes are restricted in a lot of ways because I understand this squad is the one that will go through to the summer tour, unless players picked in the EPS are still injured then.
Wings and centre will be the most interesting choices. Northampton's Luther Burrell needs to be promoted, probably at the expense of Saracens centre Joel Tomkins.
At fly-half, Freddie Burns isn't playing well enough to keep his place in the EPS, and on form George Ford and Stephen Myler deserve the spot.
With Toby Flood likely to be left out if he's admitted to Stuart Lancaster that he's leaving English rugby to play in France, then both Ford and Myler should get in.
The wings are difficult to call. You've got Jonny May, who has been talked about for a good season and is now pushing, plus Dave Strettle, who's scoring tries for Saracens. I'm not won over yet by Miles Benjamin, I've just not seen enough of him since his return from long-term injury to make him a cert. Exeter's Jack Nowell is a novice, he's young, keen and enthusiastic but not yet the proven deal at league level.
Bath teenager Watson, who played alongside Nowell in the England Under-20 team which won the Junior World Cup last summer, was brought into the training squad during the autumn internationals to gain experience and he is definitely seen as a future international.
That future now looks to have arrived and I would include him in the squad with Gloucester flyer May, although if Strettle doesn't make it he will wonder what more he has to do.
Hi Jerry, with Flood looking like he's going abroad, and Owen Farrell continuing to lack the spark to get England's backs moving, should Lancaster look to bring Ford into the England set-up and give him some Six Nations game time? Uggerfuzz
Hi Uggerfuzz, I would start with Farrell. Sarries are league leaders and scoring tries because he's letting the ball go wide. He's also kicking his goals so he doesn't deserve to be dropped for anyone else.
Ford and Myler have both played well enough to be the number two fly-half for the Six Nations - right now there's little to split these two.
With Ford offering more carrying the ball I would go for him as a different option who can change the game if Farrell isn't playing well or gets injured.
Jerry, at what point does the wrangling in Wales between clubs, unions and regions affect the performance of the national team? Could Wales throw away the chance for a great international team? Stuart (Ireland) RVPlegend
Hi, we honestly don't know, but what I do know is that what happens off the field in players' personal lives will affect some of them. For players out of contract it's the not knowing that has an impact - wondering 'what will I be doing next season, and where?' Some players will know that whatever happens they will be playing somewhere because they're good enough and that applies to all of the Wales squad, so I don't expect them to be unduly fazed.
According to Will Greenwood, Alex Goode is the best player in England, but his lack of outright pace holds him back as an international full-back, particularly when you look at Mike Brown and Ben Foden. Could it be time for him to be moved/converted to the inside centre position - could he be the missing link, as Mike Catt was in 2003, for England? spurs_surfer
Hi, I don't doubt Goode's rugby ability, we just haven't been blown away by his play in an England shirt - it just hasn't clicked for him. I don't believe he deserves a spot in the centres ahead of the options available but I wish he played stand-off more at club level, that's somewhere I could see him.
Hi Jerry, Wales have had many injuries and they haven't been one of the lucky teams. How much of a blow will Jonathan Davies missing out on the Six Nations be to Wales, or do you think they can handle it? you you
Hi, Jon Davies is right up there now as a world-class centre and he is going to be difficult to replace but the youngsters that came in after his injury did a good job. Having said that you can't expect the replacement will be as good. He won't let the team down but he won't be Jon Davies, not yet.
Hi Jerry, what do you think of Freddie Burns's possible move to Leicester? Do you think it will benefit his career? England101
Hi, Freddie Burns is a very good player going through a drop in form and he's admitted it's to do with the uncertainty about his future. If he goes to Tigers I do feel it will be a bit of a culture shock. By all accounts they have a different way of doing things to other clubs and that works very well for them.
Tigers very rarely misjudge a player so if Burns goes to Welford Road they'll have done their due diligence and he should fit in nicely. A player as talented as Burns will work well behind a strong Tigers eight and the ball he receives will be the best he's had outside of playing for England so he should love it.
Jerry, with another limp loss and lack of character from Gloucester, and the imposing fixtures against Munster and Perpignan coming up, just how much trouble are the Cherry and Whites in? The threat of relegation, although not out of the equation, seems unlikely, but that shouldn't be an excuse for not sorting out a dire situation. What does it mean for some of England's most potent potential backs? Sarrie d_camel
Hi, Gloucester are so unrecognisable from last season. It's difficult to know what their full strength team is because very few of them are playing well, that's how much trouble they are in.
I would like to think from here on in the pressure should ease off for Gloucester. They won't make it past the pool stages in the Heineken Cup and they won't get relegated from the Aviva Premiership - that should equal less pressure and more relaxed players, leading to better performance. As for the current England backs and probables, apart from Burns they should all be OK come Thursday's EPS announcement.
Do you think a year in the Championship might actually do Worcester some good, considering Dean Ryan's plans are long term? I'm personally behind him, his signings have shown their talent and look good for the future. lucusthedufus
Hi, Worcester Warriors are no strangers to relegation but there needs to be a big difference under Dean Ryan. If they are relegated, when they come back up - hopefully for the 2015-16 season - they need to have worked out what it takes to become a regular Premiership team, rather than perennial strugglers. That's when all the questions regarding Dean Ryan and his vision will be answered. Good luck to him and Worcester.


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Stardew Valley has a battle royale mod, because of course it does
A gentle breeze lapped against the hay bales. Farmer Wyatt leaned against his porch, soaking in another day of rural paradise. Pigs snuffled, chickens chirped. Then one of the 99 other farmers caved his skull in with a hoe.
Stardew Valley modder "Ilyaki" has brought battle royale to the nominally peaceful farming-sim. Time to sharpen your pitchforks.
It works exactly like you'd expect. Up to 100 farmers start off in random places across the valley, then eschew foraging for berries in favour of swords, slingshots, bombs and healing items – "and sometimes horses or even hats". The map constricts around an increasingly small play area, and the last farmer standing wins.
Fortnite fans will be pleased to see the inclusion of tactical building, as shown off in this video of some "high-level play".
You can download the mod here, though fair warning – I couldn't get it to work. Or rather, I couldn't get the separate server browser mod to work, and noticed a few others complaining about the same issue.
As such, I can't comment on how easy it is to find a game, or how many farmers you'll be facing off against if you do. Or indeed whether this is actually any fun: Stardew Valley's combat is best described as 'functional'. It's fine for fending of slimes and such when you're digging your way towards a broader goal in the actual game, but it's a clunky means to a more abstractly satisfying end. You don't need me to tell you this is mostly a novelty.
Still, there's a lot to be said for incongruous agricultural assassination.


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In the run up to next week's Auto Shanghai 2013, BMW have released more images of its new Sports Activity Coupé based on the current model X3.
The Concept X4 is a wider, lower and more sporty than the X3, designed for those people who value driving pleasure over outright utility, but still prefer the lofty ride height of an SUV.
Spanning 4,648 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width and 1,622 mm in height the Concept X4 sits on the same wheelbase as the X3 but is 34mm wider and 53mm lower.
SEE ALSO: These are the first pictures of the new BMW Concept X4 (w/VIDEO)
Performance will likely be on a par with its more versatile sibling, with engines starting from the 181bhp xDrive20d up to the 309bhp xDrive35d. Given BMW's goal of further distinguishing its coupé models, there will likely also be an M Performance version along the lines of the X5/X6 M50d.
The Concept X4 which makes its world debut in Shanghai is close to the final production version, which will go on sale in early 2014.


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In this section you'll find lots of information to help you plan your day.
Tickets and Opening times
From 9 September we will be open: Monday-Sunday 10am – 4pm (Last entry 2.30pm)
You must now pre-book a timed ticket online before you visit – Book here.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to exchange these tickets or refund them once purchased, so please make sure you are happy before you confirm your transaction.
Please arrive within 10 minutes of your timeslot. If you arrive late, we will not be able to guarantee you entry. Entry will be at the discretion of the staff, based on current visitor numbers
School and group visits to the venue will continue to run this term. During these times, visitors into the venue will be paused or reduced to allow for appropriate social distancing. Risk assessments have been carried out and guidelines sent to groups in advance of visits.
Ticket Prices (All exhibitions)
Adults: £8.50
Concessions: £6.00 (Under 16s and Over 60s)
Family (2 adults and 3 children): £25.00
Under 5s: FREE
Southampton Stories Only (Pavilion) Prices
Adults: £3.50
Concessions: £2.50 (Under 16s and Over 60s)
Carers go free with a full paying disabled adult/child.
JOINT and ANNUAL PASSES
Joint tickets with Tudor House and Garden and annual passes are available – find out more here.
For more information about ticket prices and opening times please click here.
Luggage Policy
Lockers are avaliable at SeaCity Museum for paying visitors to the museum.
Handbag/rucksack size (Approx 27cm x 32cm);
£2 for 2 hrs
£3 for 3 hrs
Medium holdall (Approx 40cm x 80cm);
£4 for 2 hrs
£6 for 3 hrs
For reasons of security and safety, SeaCity Museum has a maximum bag size policy in place. Items over the above size will not be admitted and it would need to be stored elsewhere before entering the museum, one option is Oceans located at 160 High St, Southampton SO14 2BT
Museum address: SeaCity Museum, Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7FY
SeaCity Museum has a suggested last entry time of 3pm as we recommend that you allow 2 – 3 hours to fully enjoy your visit. Our last visitor entry time to SeaCity Museum is 4pm as the museum closes at 5pm. Download the Titanic Trail and the Old Town Walk to accompany your visit.
You can plan your journey to SeaCity Museum quickly and easily on the My Journey Southampton website.
On Foot
SeaCity Museum is situated on Havelock Road, on the former location of the magistrate's court and Southampton Central Police Station. The museum is on the west facing side of the building with the entrance directly beneath the clock tower.
By Train
The museum is only 5 minutes walk from Southampton Central Station. Find out more about train times and and buy tickets from South Western Railway.
By Bus
The museum is situated on the main bus routes with services provided by all operators which stop on Havelock Road and Commercial Road.
For more information and routes please visit either the First Bus, Bluestar or Uni link websites.
By Bicycle
Bicycle racks are located outside the museum on Havelock Road.
By Ferry
The Hythe and Isle of Wight Ferry connections are located within approximately a 10 minute drive or 30 minute walk from SeaCity Museum.
For more information please visit the Red Funnel Ferry or Hythe Ferry websites.
You can plan your pan-European trip to SeaCity Museum using GoEuro.co.uk.
By Road
Directions from the M3:
Drive from M3 to Hampshire. Take exit 14 from M3 > Take A33 to A3024 in Southampton > At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bassett Ave/A33 > Continue to follow A33
Go through 1 roundabout > At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Brunswick Pl/A3024 > Continue to follow A3024 > SeaCity Museum is on your left, on Havelock Road. The Civic Centre Clock Tower is a good reference point as the museum entrance is directly below it.
Directions from M27
Take exit 5 from M27 > Take A335 to A3024 in Southampton > At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Stoneham Way/A335 > Continue to follow A335 > Continue onto Dorset St/A33 > At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Brunswick Pl/A3024 > Continue to follow A3024 > The Civic Centre Clock Tower is a good reference point as the museum entrance is directly below it.
There are a number of city car parks within easy walking distance, the closest three being West Park Multi Storey, Civic Centre Forecourt and Marlands Multi Storey. Find more information on local parking.
By Air
Southampton Airport is nearby, approximately 10 minutes by train or 20 minutes by taxi.
Southampton has a wide range of hotel options. Search HotelsCombined to find hotels nearby.
Holidaycottages.co.uk offers a beautiful selection of cottages across Hampshire. Each unique property provides the perfect base to explore the regions diverse attractions whilst enjoying a variety of contemporary living or traditional accommodation options.
New Forest Living has a fantastic choice of self-catering holiday cottages in the nearby New Forest, within easy reach of Southampton and the SeaCity Museum. From small romantic cottages to big houses perfect for get-togethers, they have a place to stay for every occasion.


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compared to the previous recipe I added, this one is great any time of the year :)) really light, fresh, and also a mix of beautiful colours.
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1/2 long green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh shallot, chopped
- 3 cups mixed greens (dandelion, lettuce, spinach leaves etc)
- 1 tomato chopped coarsely
- 3 inch long piece of cucumber, chopped coarsely
- 1/2 ripe avocado, chopped coarsely
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil (if you prefer it lighter, you can reduce oil to 1 tsp)
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Wash the greens, and place them into a mixing bowl. Add carrot, green pepper, shallot, tomato, cucumber, avocado, celery and mix very well. Add some salt and pepper to taste, oil and sunflower seeds, parsley. Mix well.
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An interview controversy where Sunny Leone, a former Adult star, was asked whether Aamir Khan would like to work with her and she said-Probably not, has gained lot of negativity on social media and criticism from Bollywood celebrities because of the questions asked by an interviewer.
Aamir Khan was impressed with Sunny who faced such harsh questions so sportingly tweeted that he will definitely like to work with her and congratulated her for the grace and dignity she maintained. Even Alia Bhatt also supported Sunny Leone for same.
On this Sunny Leone said, it is a happy surprise for her that Aamir tweeted on this issue and supported her. She thanked all the Bollywood celebrities and her fans for the support.


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This Sunday, Utne Reader reprint author Annaliese Jakimides will have an essay featured on This I Believe series" href="http://thisibelieve.org/index.php" target="_blank">NPR's This I Believe series, a weekly radio segment broadcast during the Sunday morning Weekend Edition. I'll definitely be tuning in, and you should too.
Jakimides first popped on our radar in 2006, via an excellent essay we reprinted from the parenting zine Hip Mama. In "My Son the Marine," she describes coming to terms with the positive impact military life has had on her child—who she raised on "organic carrots and wheatberries and peaceful resolutions," but "could not comfortably hug or kiss."
"My son is a Marine," Jakimides writes, "and the Marines have taught him to love, at least given him voice to the speaking of love and showing of love to his mother." Her frank essay prompted a rash of impassioned letters in our mailbag, and I can't wait to hear what wise words she has to share this Sunday.


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It is that time of year when the weather will start to play a huge role in NFL games. As the temperature falls, players will do anything they can to stay warm, and apparently that includes drinking whiskey in the locker room.
Anthony "Booger" McFarland played eight seasons in the NFL as a defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, winning two Super Bowls along the way.
McFarland, who now works for ESPN, was asked on "Mike & Mike" what he would wear during especially cold games. While explaining that he once wore a onesie under his uniform during a game in Green Bay in which the temperature was minus-15, he also noted that players would bring whiskey to the locker room and just add it to the pre-game meal table.
"When I came into the locker room, you came in, you've got the little food stations, they had the chicken broth, and they had, next to that, the players had brought in a little whiskey," McFarland said. "So I took a little shot of whiskey."
Booger grew up in the south (Louisiana), went to college at LSU, and spent the first 7.5 seasons of his career playing half of his NFL games in Tampa. But for the first three years of his NFL career, the Bucs played in the old NFC Central and that meant annual trips to both Chicago and the "frozen tundra" of Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
When host Mike Greenberg seemed taken aback by the comment, McFarland went on to explain that the whiskey keeps you warm inside.
"Yeah, the whiskey kinda warmed the inside up," McFarland said. "Even though I don't drink … when you give a shot of kind of firm whiskey, it kinda burns a little bit."
It is unclear if players still drink whiskey in the locker room prior to cold games, but it has only been ten years since McFarland was an active player and there has been nothing to indicate that the NFL has clamped down on the practice.
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Global meat consumption and trade patterns (Gale Group 2204) have changed drastically over the last 20 years. Most of these changes have been the result of changes in lifestyles, incomes and health concerns. The world wide meat consumption has been changing dramatically, with better production and stricter government regulations, resulting in a safer quality of meat, leading the way to this change.
Poultry consumption is the fastest growing meat product, with the public putting a greater emphasis on health and the poultry farmers increasing production through better feed efficiency and faster production time, compared to other grain fed animals. Even with this increase in poultry, pork is still the leader with 41% of global meat production, followed by beef at 31%. (US Dept of Agriculture)
On a per capita basis, the United States is the largest consumer of meat, at 118 kg, followed by Hungary, at 96 kg, and Australia, at 106 kg.
Beef has been the traditional source of meat for the US consumer; however from 1975 to 1991 this consumption has dropped by more than 6%. This decline can and has been directly related to the increase in poultry production and consumption.
The article is showing that overall the demand for meat is on the rise. These increases have been for more healthy choices, such as poultry and pork. The changes in demand have been the result of increases in production through better feed efficiency and faster production of the poultry segment. The higher standards of living that have occurred world wide have increased the availability of meat to a greater number of people and countries. Stricter government regulations and better enforcement of these regulations on the meat producers have played a significant role in this increase in world wide sales of meat products.
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Prayer. I didn't always know it's power or it's importance or the intimacy to be shared through it. Not until I began relationships with people who DO it. Not until I started to DO it. Regularly. In the morning. Just God and me. With my husband. With our children. In front of (gasp) other people. People I don't know well yet. People I don't know at all.
Praying had never been easy for me and I wondered why. Why can't I pray like others I see and hear who pour their hearts out to God? Why don't I WANT to pray in front of people in my Restore family? Why is my husband the only one to pray with our children? Why don't I pray more throughout my day? The answer came with gracious conviction. "Because you don't know Me." Wait. What? "Because this isn't about you." It's not? But I feel uncomfortable praying out loud. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matt. 22.37 Okay, I thought I did? "But you don't know Me. How can you love Me if you don't know Me?"
So, I began reading the Word more and actually asking for the Holy Spirit's help to pray! And guess what: the more I asked for the desire to know God, the more my desire grew. And as I asked for the Spirit to help me pray, I realized He already had.
The most recent South Church ladies' luncheon, Meet + Eat, focused on "A Praying Heart". Yvonne Welch led us through a devotional of prayer and getting to know God. Just as Christ did in Mark 1.35, Yvonne showed us the importance of rising early to spend time with our Father: reading His Word, praising Him (Ps. 3.3-4), confessing our sins (1 Jn. 1.9), giving thanks to Him (1 Thess. 5.18), interceding on behalf of others (2 Thess. 1.11), and supplicating our own needs to Him (Phil. 4.6).
If I want a praying heart, my heart must love Jesus. If I want to love Jesus, I need to know Jesus. If I want to know Jesus, I must read His Word. Daily. I must talk to Him. Constantly. Wait. But isn't talking to Him prayer? Yes. So, if I want a praying heart, I need to have a praying heart. Yes.
I was asked to write this blog about the ladies' luncheon: the good fellowship, great food, wonderful speaker. It was supposed to encourage those who were there and inspire those who weren't to try and make it next time. And prayerfully, give us all some "food for thought". I'm afraid I missed the mark. I used too many first-person pronouns and made it more about me than Jesus. I do that a lot and I don't like it. See, there I go again. Stop it. Jesus makes it plain in John 15.4: "Abide in Me, and I in you." Set up camp with Jesus. Get to know Him through His Word. Get to know Him through prayer. If we desire to know Him better, to love Him more, it is absolutely necessary that we spend time with our Father. In as few as fifteen minutes or as much time as we have any given day.


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The government is spending £1.5 million on a new campaign to promote awareness of the right of parents to take shared parental leave. Although around 285,000 couples qualify for shared parental leave each year, it is believed the take up rate is as low as 2%. The new advertising initiative encourages parents to "share the joy".
As part of the current campaign a new website will be set up to provide more detailed guidance on shared parental leave rights. There is existing information on shared parental leave and pay on the government's website.
Shared parental leave was introduced in 2015. The right allows parents to share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of statutory pay in the first 12 months of a baby's life. They can take time off together or separately, which was a significant change from previous parental rights.
In order to start taking shared parental leave, the mother must elect to bring her maternity (or adoption) leave to an end and commence shared parental leave.
Currently, statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) is the same as statutory maternity pay (SMP) – £140.98 a week or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower except that during the first 6 weeks of maternity leave SMP is paid at 90% of actual earnings (with no maximum).
The reason for the low take up of shared parental leave is likely to be largely economic. It is still more likely that the woman in a couple will be earning less than her male partner so the disincentive for a father to take (or share) leave which is paid at the statutory rate is significant.
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A brief look at athletic standings and playoff season
With the academic year more than halfway done, Augustana's athletes are in the thick of competition for a playoff spot and a chance to win their respective championships.
The following is a brief look at Augustana's hockey, volleyball, and basketball teams, how their seasons have gone and in what position they are heading into the last month of their regular seasons.
Women's Volleyball Team
The women's volleyball team will host this year's ACAC Women's Volleyball Championships and are guaranteed a spot in the championship as hosts of the event.
At the time of writing, the team sits at fourth place in the ACAC North with twelve points and a record of six wins and eleven losses. Hosting the ACAC Championships gives the women's volleyball team a chance to compete against the top teams regardless of their record at the end of the regular season.
Head coach Greg Ryan commented on the team's success and hosting the ACAC conference championships. "The conference championships will be a first for this program. It is a testimony to the work this team put in the spring and summer," said Ryan. "The work laid the foundation for the success we have had this season."
Men's Volleyball Team
The men's volleyball team enters the last month of the regular season eight points out of a playoff spot, with a January record of two wins and one loss.
The team's last game was a 3-1 victory at King's University; the team has won its last two games and has seven games remaining in the regular season.
At the time of writing, the team sits at fifth place in the ACAC North, four points behind King's University. The team has scored 35.3% of all possible points. The Vikings sit in fifth place with three less played games than fourth-placed Concordia University; if the team is to make the playoffs it will need a prolonged winning streak and a losing streak from Concordia.
The team's head coach was unavailable for comment.
Women's Basketball Team
The women's basketball team enters the month of February six points out of a playoff spot and with a January record of two wins and two losses.
The team's most recent result was a 90-54 home win against King's University. The team has eight games remaining in the regular season.
At the time of writing, the team sits in a tied position for fifth place in ACAC North with twelve points and a record of six wins and ten losses. The team has scored 35.7% of all possible points. If the team maintains this pace, it will finish with 16 points and will not catch NAIT for the final playoff spot.
Head coach Robyn Fleckenstein said that she commends the team's play. "The physicality and intensity of our players has increased significantly, and I couldn't be more proud of this young team and the leaders that have begun to step-up," said Fleckenstein.
Men's Basketball Team
The men's basketball team enters February ten points out of a playoff spot, with a January record of two wins and four losses.
The team's most recent game was a 78-57 home win against King's University. The Vikings are also in the midst of two-game winning streak and has eight games remaining in its season.
At the time of writing, the team sits in second last place in the ACAC North with ten points and a record of five wins and eleven losses.
The team will not make the playoffs as the ACAC North has a three-way tie for third place; Keyano College, NAIT, and Grande Prairie Regional College all have twenty points at the time of writing. The three-way tie for third place and the ten point differential between the Vikings and the aforementioned teams, means that the odds of the Vikings making the playoffs are unlikely to make the playoffs.
Head coach David Drabuik commented on the season so far,
"This season has been a tough and competitive journey. We have been challenged every weekend to overcome challenges from our opponents and forces outside of our control," said Drabuik."Our players have worked hard to put together a season we can be proud of, even if we are not satisfied with the overall result at the end of the season."
Men's Hockey Team
The men's hockey team enters the last month of the regular season in a playoff spot and a January record of two wins, three regulation losses, and two overtime losses.
The team's most recent game was a home game, a 4-3 overtime loss against SAIT. The team has eight games remaining in its regular season.
At the time of writing, the hockey team holds a record of eleven wins, six regulation losses and three overtime losses (overtime losses award the losing team one point). The team has scored 55.6% of all possible points, and if they maintain this pace then they will finish with 33 points.
The Vikings are guaranteed a playoff spot, as the top six teams of the ACAC advance to the playoffs and seventh-placed Concordia University currently has 14 points compared to the Augustana's 25 at this stage in the season.
The end of February marks the end of the regular season for all teams, it remains to be seen just how many teams will join the Women's Volleyball Team and the Men's Hockey Team in the conference championships.
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The Piedimonte area was used in Roman times for both the mountain pasture and for the rich farmlands. From here started an underground aqueduct that served Interamna Lirenas (Pignataro Interamna), the Latin colony founded to control the Samnites.
The Romans settled a vast network of rural villas at the foot of Mount Cairo, subsequently destroyed during the Dark Ages. Around the year one thousand, the population of the valley took refuge in fortified castles in the hills and the current Piedimonte was founded.
The first mention of Pesmons, the ancient name of Piedimonte, dates back to 1052 although in 977 the inhabitants of Piedimonte appeared in front of Aquino court for a dispute.
The castle belonged to the lords of Aquino, and only in 1060 passed to the Abbey of Montecassino, by way of a share swap, which then virtually held it until the end of the nobility.
At the time of Martin V, Piedimonte fell into the hands of an adventurer, Francis Blanco, a papal soldier who gave birth to his personal domain even being able to occupy the Abbey of Montecassino.
The Pope tried to put the area directly under his control. Following this, Montecassino came under the Aragonese Kings of Naples but it kept civilian control of Piedimonte. In the fifteenth century there were recorded disputes between the Pedemontani and Aquinati for control of the plain lands and waters.
Piedimonte, however, remained under civilian control of the Abbey of Montecassino until the end of their dominion, though it often rebelled for the high fees, especially in nature, because the piedimonte land was very fertile.
During World War II it was razed to the ground because here was the German defensive front, the Gustav line.


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Trip Report: Spring Ski Touring at Tukino
By Jon Glover
While on a recent trip to Samoa, I received an email from Mac stating that those fine people from down south were holding a ski touring meet at Tukino and would I be interested in joining. Now snowy peaks and fresh lines are a far cry from white sandy beaches and razor sharp coral, but hey, you can never miss out on an opportunity especially for some late season skiing.
Cutting work a bit early on Friday we arrived at Tukino to find Auckland had invaded the Wellington meet, well for ski touring at least. Jim, Jon and Mac representing the big smoke while Dave, Eric and Sarah represented Wellington. Fiona made up the 4th representative from Auckland, residing in Taupo which is obviously on the Auckland side of Tukino. Gary being from Napier gave half point to each side.
Saturday morning started abruptly with the climbers in the lodge getting off to a semi alpine start, while the skiers stayed in bed for a more humane touring get away. A brisk jaunt up the Whangeahu Glacier popped us out just below the Crater Lake and a short skin to the summit plateau provided a spot for lunch. Eric through no word and only actions had demonstrated that he was a beast in the fitness department having reached the top of the glacier and then skiing half way down and skinned up again before the "young" folk at the back reached the top.
After a chilly lunch David punished his body by following Eric down the Whakapapa side, the skiing being so good they went all the way to the bottom of the Fast West T. The younger folk in the group started down the Mangatoetoenui Glacier enjoying wide turns in perfect spring skiing conditions. The sun was out and hardly a cloud in the sky. A break half way down led to an hour's rest perched on a warm rock shooting the breeze.
A lovely afternoon was spent in the hut, with a few of the younger folk getting a bashing from the old guard. Eric's team nacho extravaganza was enjoyed by all and made sure there was enough energy around to get up the hill again in the morning.
Another perfect day dawned and this time the skiers were out of the hut before the climbers….just. A quick skin directly up the Mangatoetoenui Glacier found us enjoying more great skiing conditions with everyone back at the hut in plenty of time to get back to the respective destinations at a reasonable hour.
Thanks to all those who organised, looking forward to seeing everyone on the hill again.
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For the sake of your soul, venture out. @pioneertownmotel in the Mojave dessert. This place is a dessert wonderland. It was built as a movie set in the 40s for western films. My room was western sheike with the most comfortable bed. It was the best place to make some tea, stargaze, light some sage and meditate. Sporting our COURAGE leggings and our Confused Girl Tee. The leggings are inspired by a LAPIS stone which is a symbol of royalty & honor, gods & power, and spirit & vision. Confusedgirlinthecity.com
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Cashel RFC beat Old Crescent for second time in two weeks
For the second time in two weeks Cashel lined out against Old Crescent at Spafield, this time in the All Ireland League.
As happened two weeks ago Cashel had to come from behind to beat these gallant opponents, 29-16
Conditions were excellent and the sun shone. Cashel drew first blood with a penalty after 4 minutes when Pat O'Connor converted. However from then until half time Crescent were the better team. They dominated up front and took the game to Cashel. On 10 minutes they dropped a goal and two minutes later they scored a fine converted try caused by poor defending by Cashel. On the 15th minute Pat O'Connor kicked another penalty but Crescent had one of their own on the 20th minute. Crescent were dominant at this stage and Cashel were finding it difficult to get into the game.
Pat O'Connor kicked another penalty on the half hour and five minutes later after some good forward pressure Emmett Hall scored a try which O'Connor converted. On the stroke of half time Crescent dropped another goal.Half time score Cashel 16 Old Crescent 16.
A different Cashel team came out after half time. The uncertainty was gone and they started to run the ball. The forwards got on top and they forced their way into the Crescent half. After 2 minutes O'Connor kicked a penalty to put Cashel ahead again. At this stage they were playing great rugby with the forwards gaining the hard yards and the ball going from side to side. When this team is in full flow they are a joy to watch.
On the 60th minute Brendan O'Connor, Sean Walsh, Cian O'Donnell and Philly Ryan carried deep into Crescent territory. Scrum Half Michael Hickey fed Conor Quinlan to Brian Silke who drew his man to put Rory O'Connor in for a try in the corner. Rory showed a good turn of pace to get there.
Cashel were now on top and they went to seal the win. On the 70th minute after some excellent forward play Brendan O'Connor drove over the line for a great forwards try. Crescent did not give in and attacked the Cashel line again. The defense held solid with Brian Silke putting in a try saving tackle in the corner. This was the last score of the game.
It was a tough hard game played in a good spirit. Cashel can be happy with the win but they there will be many more tough battles before the season is over. So far this team is not out of its depth in this division.
Cashel: H Stanley, M Kelly, D Lambe, S Walsh, R Ryan, E Leamy, J E O'Connor, B O'Connor, A Kelleher, C Quinlan, R O'Connor, B Silke, G Boland, K Leamy, P O'Connor, E Hall, C O'Donnell, A Downey, M Hickey, R Mullane.


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PlayStation Plus, Games with Gold, and now EA Access. Electronic Arts has announced a new Xbox One-exclusive subscription-based service ($4.99 per month, or $29.99 annually) that gives its members access to The Vault, "a collection of EA's biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play." Memberships also include a 10 percent discount on purchases of EA digital content on Xbox One (DLC and full games), plus early access to demos.
This program is available as of today in a beta capacity and will see a wide release soon.
For the EA Access beta, the four Vault games are Battlefield 4, Peggle 2, FIFA 14, and Madden NFL 25. A decent initial offering, but we'll have to wait and see if this program remains a decent value long term. If new games are added not long after release, this could be a good deal for a certain type of player -- folks who go for the yearly sports titles, for instance.
It's curious how this is only offered on Xbox One.
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