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Tuesday, 29 April 2008
TWD - Ricotta and Polenta Tart
Sorry no tart from me this week due to more cake orders than is humanely possible! The rest of the gang and their offerings can be found at Tuesdays With Dorie.
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
Daring Baker's Challenge - Cheesecake Pops
Yes, I have joined yet another baking group! This time it is the turn of the Daring Bakers - a blog set up by Lis of La Mia Cucina and Ivonne of Cream Puffs in Venice. We (Now I count myself as a Daring Baker!) are a group of 800+ bakers from all over the world who in secret bake from exactly the same recipe over the course of a month. On a certain day (which for April 08 happens to be today) we all post about our experiences.
The mission for this month was cheesecake pops chosen by Elle from Feeding my Enthusiasm. And what a great choice it was...The recipe can also be found on her site
The basic principle of cheesecake pops are that they are a bite sized morsel of loveliness aka cheesecake dipped into chocolate - at which point the imagination can run riot - We were encouraged to think of multitudes of options for dipping the chocolate covered cheesecake into - i.e. nuts, sprinkes, sugar, biscuits crumbs. I went for strawberry flavoured chocolate that has been crying out to be used up.
The instructions for the cheesecake were simple enough and it came together just as expected - It id take slightly longer to cook than the 35 minutes we wer told but nothing major - and the taste...? Gorgeous! I defy anyone not to eat spoon after spoon of the yummy cheesecake mixture which might explain why I don't think I had quite as many pops as I should.
I left the cheesecake mix overnight to harden and got my husband to roll it into balls the next day - I then left the balls in the freezer for 5 days. My balls don't seem to have been as hard as other bakers seemed to be judging from their blogs and it was quite difficult to keep the sticks in (I had cheated though and used straws instead of lollipop sticks as I am trying to economize).
I didn't dip the whole pop into chocolate as the strawberry chocolate can be quite sickly - I still have to admit I prefer the cheesecake without the chocolate.
The Scores and the verdict:
The cheesecake 9 out of 10.
With the chocolate 9 out of 10.
The cheesecake 9 out of 10 (it would be 10 but how could I score something that fattening a perfect 10?)
With the chocolate 7 out of 10
Altogether a very successful stab at my first Daring Baker's challenge - I'll definately be back for next month!
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Saturday, 26 April 2008
Corporate Cake
One of this week's orders - A cake to celebrate a local business moving premises into the Town Centre. The organisation is a Housing Organisation helping people into their own homes. The 2 figures are supposed to signify a couple who are happy to be getting their own house (well, I could see if even if other people may think they are just 2 people sitting on top of a cake!) The photo is not that great as it makes the logo look lobsided - I had to paint the little icon on the board which was really hard as the icing was still soft.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008
TWD - Bill's Big Carrot Cake v's Hel's little carrot cakes!
I will have to do this really really quickly - it is 1 1/2 hours past Tuesday and I am sooo tired but will not admit defeat! Another Tuesday, another recipe...and what a recipe it is.
This week's offering was Bill's Big Carrot Cake which is quite timely as I have a 4 tier carrt wedding cake next week and was not quite convinced about the recipe I was using...I have now been converted to Dorie's. I had never heard of putting nuts other than walnuts into carrot cake (I used pecans) or pineapple (didn't have a distinct taste but I'm sure it added something to the overall loveliness)
This recipe is gorgeous - I halved it because the last thing my house needs right now is more cake hanging around but did what other bloggers have suggested and made the full quota of frosting (also yum and very easy to make)
I had help this week in the form of my youngest sister who I am trying to turn into an apprentice (I am so like Alan Sugar!) - This was her first 'bake' and she had a moment of overwhelming pride (her words not mine!)
We made 16 frupcakes (inbetween a fairy cake and a cupcake) and they were mighty delicious!
Husband - Mmmm lovely.
Mum (yes, yet another family member getting in on the act!) - Nice cakes - the frosting is really nice!
Moi - Dorie is queen!
And last but not least...our guest baker, Rachel - 'Oh I am so proud' - 'OMG they are gorgeous'
Ease of making - 10 out of 10
Ingredients used - easy to find, quite a few but not too many 9 out of 10
Taste - 10 out of 10
Amanda from Slow like honey chose this recipe and the recipe can be found on her blog (or in Dorie's book!) - Have a go!
Next week is Polenta and Ricotta Cake - I will give my apologies now as my workload next week will definitely not allow for extra baking and secondly I don't like polenta or ricotta!
And that was me doing a really quick post!... hx
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Labels: Baking, Carrot Cake, TWD
Friday, 18 April 2008
Doggy Birthday
I have decided I love doing cakes for little girls - probably because I have 2 of my own - I especially like it when the parents choose a particular theme that is special to the child as it makes the cake so much more personal.
This design was modelled on little Lilias' favourite teddy from M&S - in 'real' life this teddy is different shades of brown but to make the cake more girly I was asked to make the doggy in pink.
The overall design of the cake was to be simple and no fuss as so many people are going for, therefore why just a ribbon round the base of the cake.
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Monday, 14 April 2008
Cornelli Wedding Cake
This must be a record for me! 3 posts in one day...I'm like a bus! This was one of the reasons that last week's Tuesdays with Dorie post was so late. I have never done Cornelli work before and was a teeny bit anxious as the bride was so lovely I really wanted to do a good job for her. Once I got started I was really pleased how I went - I used a Number 2 tube which gave me good control but my hand really hurt after a while. I made the bride and groom's bodies out of geletain paste which sets really hard so they can stand up and the rest was made out of marzipan or flowerpaste.
All in all... a cake I'm quite pleased with! Wow!
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Labels: Cornelli, wedding cake
TWD - Plastic Marshmallows
Whaaaa-whoooo! I'm early! Its not even Tuesday and I'm posting..but who knows what may happen tomorrow if I don't do it now!
Marshmallows were the pick this week from the Tuesdays with Dorie group - This week's choice was from Judy of Judy's Gross Eats. I have to admit I never thought marshmallows could be something you made - I thought they were magically prepared in a Willy Wonka Type Factory and had no idea what went into them (They are mainly meringue!)
What a strange experience this has been - Not very difficult to make (I liked the fact we have had to use our thermometer twice on the run..I have only had it in my cupboard for 2 years so its about time it had an airing!)
I split my mixture into 2 and probably didn't make my marshmallows deep enough as a result - I went with the traditional vanilla for one batch and the other half had a raspberry coulis in it. The raspberry one was much nicer than the vanilla.
The verdict:
Me...Looked really strange but tasted better than I thought they would (the raspberry ones) - I couldn't stomach the vanilla ones - They looked like a big gooey mess and stuck to the pan - even the bits that did come out looked horrendous.
Auntie Janet (Yes, she was a guinea-pig again!) - Not great - taste better than they look but still reminded her of latex.
Husband - An element of suprise when he tasted them but it said it all when he was clearing up and asked me if I wanted to keep my slop!
The Scores:
Making them and Ingredients ...7 out of 10 (I used normal Golden Syrup and cornflour which I considered to be the UK equivalent of Corn Syrup and Corn Starch)
How did they look - 2 out of 10
Would I make them again?...Probably not but thanks Judy (and Dorie) for the opportunity. The recipe if I haven't managed to put you off completely is on Judy's Blog!
Roll on next week, its Carrot Cake!
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TWD - The most extraordinary French Lemon Cream Tart
Well its better late than never - again! Many Apologies for being soooo slow but it was worth it in the end!
This weeks choice for the Tuesdays with Dorie baking group was chosen by Mary from Starting from scratch.
Again, not a natural choice for me but I'm always up for a challenge. Like a lot of my fellow bakers, I am not a lemon fan...until now!
My post is very late but I actually made this recipe at the end of last week over the space of 2 days (I wish I had taken more notice of the waiting time for the lemon cream to set and the pastry to freeze).
What I learnt this week...The sweet pastry is very delish but did not look like traditional pastry - I know it was supposed to be crumbly but mine was ridiculous! Still tasted yummy though!
The lemon cream did exactly what it was supposed to do and has converted me to lemons for ever!
This recipe was quite a big one - I can't see why it would not easily half.
Mum (my whole family seems to be getting in on the act) - Very nice but not wow.
Husband - yeh very nice (I'm sure he said that last week too!)
Me - I love it! Can't see myself making this every week but could be good if going somewhere for a meal that you have to provide the dessert/pudding/afters (depending on where in the world you are reading from!)
Ease of making: 7/10 - Not difficult but a bit time consuming and a lot of waiting around
Taste: 8/10
Would I make it again? Yes!
The recipe can be found on Mary's blog at Starting from Scratch.
Next week...Marshmallows (eek!)
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Labels: Lemon, Tart, Tuesdays with Dorie
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
The most unusual First Holy Communion Cake?
Its that time of year again...First Holy Communions. I have to admit that last year I did get a tiny bit tired of doing book shaped cakes with a child praying but they were all very pretty. The first Communion cake for this year though has to be one of my most unusual requests - 4 of the main figures from High School Musical (Gabriella, Troy, Sharpey and Ryan) all on top of the cake. The creative-ness (real word?) in me will not allow them just to be sat directly on top of the icing so it had to be a sofa made out of polystyrene - Currys are going to get very suspicious soon, the amount of times I keep going in asking for spare polystyrene.
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Tuesday, 1 April 2008
TWD - A revelation!
Well, Tuesday has come around again awfully quickly! This week's Tuesdays With Dorie assignment was the very easy Gooey Chocolate Cakes. The recipe this week was chosen by Leigh of Lemon Tarlet. Many Thanks for an easy recipe this week during the mother of all cake weeks...More to come in future post.
The recipe didn't use too many products and it was nice to bake a recipe that didn't leave me thinking we were going to eat cake ALL week (not that that would be such a bad thing!). We were asked to use bittersweet chocolate (which I presume is Dark Chocolate over here? I have to admit I was too bone idle to find out as I had a bag of pelletts from Thorntons designed for use in chocolate fountains that I wanted to try - I think they worked just fine and it saved having to break up a load of choc)
The book didn't have a picture so I had to guess what size muffin tin Dorie was talking about - We have so many different varieties here in the UK - I went with bigger than a fairy cake but smaller than a Starbucks Muffin - I managed to fill 11 of the tins which in hindsight should have meant cooking them for a lot less than 13 minutes.
So what were the thoughts...? I luckily had a few willing helpers to taste test so I didn't have to eat all the cakes on my own...
Auntie Janet...Very nice but not that gooey.
Dearest Husband...Yeh...nice! (Man of few words! - Sometimes!) But he had 2 portions so I think he really enjoyed them!
Youngest Sister Rachel...Mmmmm - I think she liked them!
Me? - Yep, a really nice recipe - Perhaps not as gooey as they could have been, easy to make but...AND THIS IS THE REVELATION!!!!...I don't think I like Chocolate Cake!!!! I have been thinking this for a while now but not wanting to admit it as it sounds really wierd but I would much rather have other cakes than chocolate. Having said that I could tell that if you were a chocolate cake fan this would be a fab recipe for you.
Would I make again? - Yes probable to see if I could get them more gooey - I also would love to try a choc orange version or better still Baileys version...Hmmn I wonder if there is any of that Thornton's chocolate left?
Score for this week?...
Ease of Baking...9 out of 10
Ingredients needed...9 out of 10
Taste (and Gooeyness!)...8 out of 10
Here is the Recipe...
*Gooey Chocolate Cake *
Makes 6
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate,
4 ounces coarsely chopped,
1 ounce very finely chopped
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
6 tablespoons of sugar
Getting ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. butter (or spray – it's easier) 6 cups of a regular-size muffin pan, preferably a disposable aluminum foil pan, dust the insides with flour and tap out the excess. Put the muffin pan on a baking sheet.
Sift the flour, cocoa and salt together.
Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, put the coarsely chopped chocolate and the butter in the bowl and stir occasionally over the simmering water just until they are melted – you don't want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Remove the bowl from the pan of water.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and yolk until homogenous. Add the sugar and whisk until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and, still using the whisk, stir (don't beat) them into the eggs. Little by little, and using a light hand, stir in the melted chocolate and butter. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the finely chopped chocolate over the batter.
Bake the cakes for 13 minutes. Transfer them, still on the baking sheet, to a rack to cool for 3 minutes. (There is no way to test that these cakes are properly baked, because the inside remains liquid.)
Line a cutting board with a silicone baking mat or parchment or wax paper, and, after the 3-minute rest, unmold the cakes onto the board. Use a wide metal spatula to lift the cakes onto dessert plates.
Next week...The Most Extraordinary French Lemon Cream Tart..(or may be Orange!_
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Mega Jump Plus is a New Premium Version of the Free-to-Play Title That Received Over 40 Million Downloads
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+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Mega Jump Plus is a new premium edition for the popular free-to-play Mega Jump title that has over 40 million downloads. The new version is now available to download, ad free, and comes with three worlds from the original game - providing users with 4 total worlds with 80 stages to play. The premium version also gives users Pepper the Penguin as an immediate playable character, and users are able to carry over their progress from the free version by using iCloud.

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W. K. Gordon, Jr., Scrapbook:
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Biographical Note
Born in Loriella, Virginia, on January 26, 1862, W. K. (William Knox) Gordon, Sr., was a railroad surveyor, mine manager, civil and mining engineer, and an independent oil and gas producer, W. K. Gordon, Sr., is perhaps best known as the man behind the discovery of oil in central Texas. Gordon was vice-president and manager of the Texas and Pacific Coal Company in Thurber, Texas. The transition of Thurber from a wholly company-owned town to a unionized mining operation was facilitated by Gordon who came to terms with the striking miners at the Worth Hotel in Fort Worth in 1903. The discovery of rich coal deposits in the eastern United States led Gordon to his search for oil and gas deposits west of Thurber. The discovery of oil on the McCleskey farm in 1917 led to the birth of the Ranger Oil Field and the subsequent death of Thurber and its coal mines.
W. K. Gordon, Jr., a Fort Worth independent oil and gas producer, rancher, and civic and business leader, was the son of W. K. (William Knox) Gordon, Sr., and Fay Kearby Gordon. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1930. After post-graduate work at New York University, he returned to Fort Worth to accept a position with Southwestern Life Insurance Co. During World War II, Gordon served as an anti-aircraft artillery officer in the South Pacific, earning many commendations including the Bronze Star. After the war, he resumed his work with Southwestern Life. After his father's death in 1949, the younger Gordon managed and developed his father's land and oil and gas operations. Gordon remained with Southwestern Life and served as director of various organizations around the Dallas/Fort Worth area until his death on November 17, 1996. He was survived by his wife, Anna Melissa Hogsett Gordon, and children Marguerite Melissa Gordon and William Knox Gordon III. Mrs. Gordon preserved the Gordon legacy and Thurber area history by opening the W. K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas in 2002 and donating the W. K. Gordon, Sr. Papers to the University of Texas at Arlington.
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook. Created by W. K. Gordon, Jr., this scrapbook is comprised of newspaper clippings, printed materials, and correspondence which document the life and work of his father, W. K. (William Knox) Gordon, Sr. All material is chronologically arranged to trace the discovery of the Ranger Oil Field, the senior Gordon's career with the Texas and Pacific Coal Company, and the transformation of Thurber and Ranger to ghost towns.
Open for research.
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Gift of Mrs. W. K. Gordon, Jr., 2003.
W. K. Gordon, Jr., Scrapbook, AR449, OS386, Folder Number, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries.
Gift, 2003.
Accessioned as number 2003-23.
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The W. K. Gordon, Jr., Scrapbook was received by Gerald Saxon on August 27, 2003. The scrapbook was processed and finding aid prepared by Tara S. Kirk in 2005. The finding aid was updated by Brenda S. McClurkin in October 2012.
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The Cooperativa Café Timor or CCT is the only Fairtrade organization producing coffee in East Timor. It is based in the districts of Ermera, Ainaro, Aileu, Manufafi and Liquica. Members of this cooperative are traditional small-scale farmers.
Timorese people have suffered violent occupation by Indonesia, which has reduced much of the country to ruins and left a legacy of instability and poverty. As a result CCT members are very poor; there is high infant mortality due to insufficient health services, and 50% of the adult population is illiterate. There are very few jobs in East Timor. CCT is a major employer and plays a significant role in the country's development. The cooperative works closely with international organizations to support producers.
For many members, coffee is the only household income. Crops such as rice, corn, cassava, beans, fruit and spices are also produced alongside coffee for household consumption.
During the harvest season, the producers pick the ripe cherries. The coffee is harvested by families or through labour exchanges with neighbours. Many farms are not accessible by vehicles so producers carry their coffee to the roadside where CCT picks up the harvest in trucks. CCT have facilities to process the coffee from start to finish. The cooperative transports the cherries to the washing station. The cherries are poured into water tanks – if the cherry floats then it is poor quality and is removed. The cherries are then pulped to remove the fruit and reveal the bean inside. The beans are fermented, washed and dried. At this point, the coffee is called 'parchment'. The parchment is then sorted and sent to the milling factory for the final stage of preparation to become 'green beans'. CCT's green beans are exported around the world.
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Study Shows People Willing to Install Unknown Programs in PCs for a Dollar
Study Shows People Willing to Install Unknown Programs in PCs for a Dollar
According to a report, 22 to 43 percent of people are willing to install unknown software on their devices in return for payment ranging from a few cents to a dollar.
In news that's kind of baffling, it seems a good number of people are willing to install unknown programs on their PCs for a little pocket change -- and I mean that literally. In a study, it states that between 22 to 43 percent of people are willing to inflict their computer devices with unknown software, even when their OS flagged the program as a potential threat, in return for payments ranging from a penny to a dollar. According to Nicolas Cristin who wrote the report, just 17 people out of 965 were running virtual machines that could limit the potential damage; and that only one person told him in the debrief that they were doing this on purpose.
Important to note that the study isn't done on a grand scale, so we don't know if a large consensus would react the same way. Nonetheless, it's never a good idea to install unknown software in your devices regardless of the incentive. And here I thought that malware had to be disguised as popular games for people to bite.
In somewhat related news, a cyberattack was traced to an infected fridge which we reported on early this year, which sounds odder than it really is. Would you be willing to install programs in your devices for a sum? If so, how much would it take?
Source: Carnegie Mellon University, Twitter via Engadget
In my experience people are willing to click through most things if it presents it's self right. Installing a hard .exe is a pretty extreme red-flag occurrence in these days of insecure Java and infected adverts you don't even need to click to get malware. I find it so surprising people would ignore blatant red flags though. Maybe it's because modern windows throws up so many alerts so often you become numb to them.
22-43% is an odd face figure to give range. I think you could better represent what percentage of people were willing to install for what price as the study has quite a wide range of scenarios.
In a sand box - sure.
or a virtual machine ... or that laptop that i never use but installed windows 2000 on for the laughs
Or Windows ME. It almost deserves that kind of punishment.
Obligatory continuation: Really? That's a higher percentage of people willing to do that than it should be.
Everyone has their price. Mine is the price of a slightly better PC than the one I'm putting at risk, so at least if I get infected I can bin it and get a free upgrade.
Having said that, I can't see "Please enter your bank information to receive payment" ending well for me.
So most Computer uysers are idiots.. anyone who's ever worked techsupport could tell you this.
As a PC technician, I welcome the people who install this crap on their machines. A fool and their money are soon parted.
For a dollar? I've done it for free...
I'd be firmly in the NOPE crowd. Even though I know how to set up a virtual machine on a separate drive, it's still not worth the dollar.
Am I the only one impressed it's less than 50%?
It's definitely this. Windows gives their stupid user account control warning even when installing Microsoft programs and drivers. There's no difference between Joe Smoe's apps and anything from a major publisher so why would anyone care?
Oh it's even better; one of the first times I got a drive-by infection, UAC let it right in, and then tried to prevent me from removing the malware.
It also didn't prevent Google Earth from getting silently installed on one of my machines due to a bug in Google Update. I'm no longer sure what UAC is really for, to be honest.
Well, at least people are consistent. If you did not change a single habit after the NSA leaks, you might as well let anyone into your digital life, especially if there is money involved. :)
As shameful as it is to admit, I got a pop up one time when I turned my pc on hastily clicked yes on it because it I thought it was some kind of update, but UAC didn't even pop up for a confirmation. Next thing I know, I was getting green hyperlinks in the text on webpage that link to ads. I figured I learn how to reinstall windows to get rid of it as my pc could have used a fresh start anyway. I'm building a new pc and I've been learning the ins and outs of Linux over the last few months so I'll probably just install Windows for games and use Linux in a virtual machine for everything else
Certainly, on my old XP laptop from 2003. Still works, it's just too slow for flash these days.
I've also got an old installation of XP on a hard drive I can shove into my linux box temporarily to do it.
Ooh, come to think of it, I have a windows 7 laptop with a broken screen lying around useless. I'd do it with that and my HDMI monitor.
Also, I'd require at least a few hundred of the things at once (the full $1 ones) minimum to make it worth the time I'll spend running DBAN, formatting and reinstalling... but then I'd be willing to do it again. I could do that for a living, if advertisers would pay me to.
I am honestly not surprised. It seems that A LOT of people are completely ignorant to computer virus/malware being installed on their machine. Fun story: My mother's Ex and his kids managed to download a metric shit-ton of malware/virus filled software on her machine. It was all from free sound editing software, games, and tabs that she allowed them to download(although she would go ballistic when I would download safe programs like Steam). She had to get he computer professorially cleaned just to get most of them off.
Does anyone take UAC seriously? It pops up way too often for me to take it seriously, and it's very vague.
Yes, if...
...I was paid an amount equal to or greater than the price of my rig at the time of purchase.
The way I see it, why risk a hard-drive format for a few bucks when I can risk a hard-drive format for a second computer of equal or better value?
That is ridiculous. So much software out there and available on the web is already malicious, from "foistware" and "bundleware" to more serious threats like trojans and rootkits, why would you invite it by installing software you are getting paid $1 or less to install?
EDIT: I will say this, if someone offered me a large enough sum of money, say $50+, I would install the software in one of my virtual machines.
And this is why I'm constantly looking over my mom's shoulder when she's on her PC, or my nieces, or any other family member. I am the Yoda to their Luke. Patience they must have if game they want. Blindly click through windows they cannot.
I wouldn't blindly install software on my PC for any amount. I have a 500GB HD that's nearly full with the games I want, the programs I want... I really need to get a 1TB. My computer's stable, clean, has been for years. It runs better than PCs my family members buy new, because I built it, I maintain it, nobody else touches it.
Agreed. I totally have an ancient PC that I don't care about. For a a couple hundred a month, I'd be happy to load that POS up with more POS, then wipe the damn thing and start over again.
Indeed. I had literally just gotten home from a vacation a week ago and got a message from my mother about needing to fix her computer (due to pop-ups and slowed processing). I went over and looked at her machine and found that she had inadvertantly installed a bunch of random, unnecessary crap (screensavers and "Pc boosters" of varying types).
It's really easy to just bombard and/or frighten people nowadays when it comes to computers and security (lol LifeLock...) that I'm never surprised to hear from people who need help "fixing" their machines.
The "average" computer user is a drooling moron. I work Linux tech support at a web host and there have been a few times where people submit support tickets to help them block incoming spam containing .zip files with an infected executable, and the server owners mail users open them up. As if that's OUR problem.
Easiest solution, DON'T OPEN THE DAMN ZIP! If you don't know what it is, or who it's from, don't touch it!
Literal quote from a customer: "You can't fix stupid"
The people who are just as bad are the people with Macs who insist that there's nothing wrong with their computer, because Macs are so perfect it's surely someone else's fault!
I partly blame the education system for being so far behind in teaching basic computer science in schools, and I also partly blame software companies like Microsoft and Apple who mislead people who buy their products. Because "Capitalism".
I've seen the opposite problem. I set up some good security systems in my mother's computer but when something quite benign like the anti-spyware program giving a flag that you haven't had a scheduled scan yet or the anti-virus saying it is 2hours out of date she freaks out and says the computer is broken because she can't tell real red flags from just regular system messages. Either way it leaves most computer users ill equipped to make security decisions or properly maintain and run their systems. Windows effectively cries wolf to the average user with it's shitty way of doing things.
I'm careful with security. I keep my start-up clean, i monitor process activity and i run programs on my broswer that limit my exposure to possible attack (ones that can't be mentioned here because apparently taking the now pretty essential step of protecting your PC by controlling the launching of web scrips is against the fucking law or something) . I do run a virtual machine in some cases if I'm testing software. Even then i still manage to get some pieces of annoying spyware that thankfully mostly don't make it past my temporary files.
I can only imagine how terrifying or incomprehensible the world of PC security seems.
OMFG the amount of times I've had to check my GF's PC because her mom just clicks away on anything that says "install", to the point were one time even the anti-virus got disabled. To then check the install log and see ten thing installed on the same date just cause.
UAC was created to annoy the users to maximum degree, and whats quite ironic is that Vista of all things was the only windows version where you can actually turn it OFF, and i mean trully OFF not just this "its still working just does not give you warnings" crap. No, i WANT to run programs with admin priviledes. yet i have to force windows to do that every time because microsoft decided im too stupid.
Oh, well now. If I have any real complaints about this poll, I can actually go on up to the guys at CMU and talk to them about it. Does the KGB have anything to do with this or just an independent sort of test?
My main beef: This only proves that you can fool some of the people all of the time or all of the people some of the time, which we have known for a long while.


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Continued from 'How to Be A Lady' Series.
The series started when I started documenting my observation and experience of elegant women. Oh what we can learn from others!
So while the rest of the pages of 'How To Be A Lady' WILL be unstructured, I will be making revisions as and when I have new material. So don't forget to come back, subscribe to my feed or sign up for my newsletter – you'll never miss a thing!
If you have been around elegantwoman.org, you'll notice I've always emphasized about the 'outsides' always reflect the 'insides', the heart.
I've met many ladies who appear elegant, but they fall from their pedestal because of their complaints, negative criticism or sniping remarks.
At the end of the day, I'll rather be acquainted with someone who laughs a little too loud and heartily, or knocks tea cups over because of her clumsiness. Over someone who is quick to accuse or boast, amongst a many other things that result from a mean spirit.
So let's continue! How to be a Lady … in bite sizes.
A Lady Never Rushes Or Is In A Hurry
It is terribly hard not to rush especially as life gets busier. I've found that when I rush, it's because I under estimate the time I need. If you have such tendencies, always allocate about 25% more time. I've found that I do not like to wait, that is why, subconsciously I try to be perfect with my timing. But I've noticed I hate to rush, it makes me feel desperate and ugly, so now I try to prioritize!
There are also signs that we are doing TOO MUCH. We find that we are rushing around and our house and appearance gets neglected. So maybe cutting down on commitments will help us to 'rush' less.
How to be a lady? Never be in a hurry or rush around.
She is Gentle, She is Not Rude and has a Consistent Character
It does not matter if the person is a nobody.
She treats everyone with equal respect.
She does not flatter, namedrop, apple polish just because they drive a flashy car or appear to be well connected.
She is kind to everyone no matter what 'social standing'. Though she treats everyone the same, she chooses her friends wisely.
See also How to be Classy.
She is Tasteful In Speech
She is tasteful and considerate in her conversations. Her words are full of grace. She handles her conversations appropriate to the person, whether it is in a professional setting or her friend's husband.
She knows when to maintain a respectful distance of friendliness.
She'll also never ask when you are going to get married or when are the kids coming.
She also does not assume. She does not assume you know who she is, or 'how important she is'. She'll not be cheeky and ask for a lift home, or for a favor. If she needs a favor, she will ask respectfully and politely without manipulating with guilt.
Hence, she has social confidence at parties.
A Lady is Always Presentable
A lady makes effort to present herself properly in appearance. She employs good grooming and good taste.
She has good posture. She is poised. She stands up straight, yet her shoulders are relaxed.
A Lady Is Beautiful Inside Out
Angelina Jolie & Son
W magazine, Nov 2008
Outside beauty do not go beyond the eyes. You can tell whether a person is internally beautiful by the look of their eyes. Do they carry a bored look> A proud look?
A lady has kind eyes. These eyes come from inner beauty. Inner beauty comes from kind thoughts, love and care for others.
How does she get this way? She invests in her soul and mind. She is careful not to harbor resentment, forgives. She lets go. She reads good books and probably goes to church.
It is important to invest in 'good food for the soul' DAILY.
This is also what I mean by starting from within! (See first paragraph of the page).
A Lady Takes Care Of Herself
She makes effort to be healthy, to eat well, sleep well and get regular exercise, and not take health and youth for granted.
This is not vanity, this is a discipline of character.
A Lady Keeps To Her Appointments
Remember the time when we did not have cell phones. If we had a lunch appointment at noon on Saturday, it will happen. It is expected that we will all turn up, punctual at the exact location and time.
With the convenience of emails, cell phones, blackberries, iphones, the integrity of socializing has been compromised.
Last minute cancellations, constant change of details to the very last minute. Sometimes we'll find ourselves waiting at 1 pm when at 1.15 pm you'll get a text message saying that they're going to be late.
What is appalling is that this has become common practice.
It makes you wonder about the dependability of the other person to turn up when you have made a schedule. A lady can be depended to stick to her appointments and not canceling at her whim. She is one who knows changing times, place according to her own convenience is selfish and unladylike.
A Lady is Meek But Not A Doormat
While she is meek, she stands up for her family and friends when the situation calls her to.
She does not shy away from objection. She is not rude when doing so. She merely states her objections and protest.
Image via J Crew Catalogue.
If someone cuts her queue, she is not afraid to say politely to that person, "I'm sorry, but I believe I was here first."
She is self controlled when she is angry. She does not give into anger easily but when she is, she handles herself with dignity and pride.
She will not give into ugly emotions and retort with unkind words, insult and ridicule. She remains in control of her emotions.
She will be fair. If the matter seems to be getting out of hand, she will walk away from it first and come back when both parties have cooled off a little.
A Lady Is Responsible
If entrusted with a secret, a child, a dog, she takes care of it to the best of her ability or keep the strictest confidence.
She stays at home if she has a cold. She will not drive if she suspects if she has too much to drink. If she borrows her friend's car, she returns it cleaned with the petrol tank full (or with the parking money topped up).
She returns borrowed items for a week and in good order. If she breaks something, she replaces it immediately.
A Lady Refuses to Be Victimized
No matter what life throws her, she never behaves like a victim.
She does not indulge in self-pity, neither does she drag dark clouds around, telling her sorry stories to whoever she encounters. If she has to, she relates them in a matter-of-fact manner, downplaying the emotions and keeping the details short.
She rises above the pressure.
She remains composed.


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Rafting In Nepal
Though not entirely new to the experience, my whitewater rafting experience was limited to two short (3 to 5 hrs) rides on Trisuli and Sunkosi rivers. But I felt I was ready to take-on something slightly more challenging.
Well, it did not require a lot of research on net to conclude that my next foray into this adventure sports is a slightly longer route on Trisuli itself. There are packages ranging 1 to 3 days (15 to 60 kms). I took a day long package which lasted about 6 hours.
Starting point is about 50 kms south-west of Kathamndu, on the way to Pokhara. So I decided to take my bike till the site, took me about 2 hours. I was one of the six and the only Nepali (beside the guide) on the trip. There were 2 Koreans, 3 Germans taking this trip with me.
After a quick breakfast and some handy tips from the guide, we were on with our life vests and helmet securely on. And thus the adventure began.
The Action:
The rafting started at a slow pace. This part of the river was calm enough to enjoy the river valleys, greeneries and some wildlife. I started taking some pictures with my iPhone which I had carried with me despite the request of the guide to keep it securely on the water tight compartment, and tell you what, it would have done me good if I had listened to him!!
About 45 minutes downstream, we encountered some Grade II and III rapids. These are slightly challenging yet interesting and fun.
After two hours ride we reached our lunch spot. Trust me, rafting might look like a passive activity, but it is not. It is one of the most tiring activities I experienced in recent times. And this all makes you hungry. So it was an apt time to fill your tummy and rejuvenate your spirits.
After about 30 minutes, we were ready to resume our journey. We passed through a beach with some strange shaped boulders that somehow resembled sculptures. I take my iPhone out to snap some pictures, and guess what, I could not turn it on. Somehow enough water had seeped into the phone to trigger automatic shutdown. I foolishly tried to turn it on, and it made the matter worse. Screen started acting funny. At this point my Korean fellow rider, Albert, suggested that I should immediately take the batteries out… turns out.. you can not take the batteries out in the d… phone!!! My Korean buddy did not lose time in being cheeky "well! in Samsung Galaxy, you can!!" (Albert? Aren't the Koreans supposed to have names like Kim or something resembling Kim?)
About 20 minutes downstream we reached the Trishuli gorge. The walls are very steep and the water flow is high comparatively. I held on tight to the ropes as rapids started growing ferocious and were coming more frequently.
Passed the gorge and reached a point where water was completely calm. Almost felt like we were rafting on a lake or something. It is at this point I saw Albert talking with the guide. And while talking he started removing his watch and splash.. he was already into the water. This was followed by 2 Germans. I looked at the guide quizzically, "can you do that?… is it even legal?"… turns out it is perfectly safe to swim in some places during the trip, provided you know how to swim ..of course.
'Jhulungee pul' rapid or the Hanging Bridge rapid came next. The rapid is named after the famous and old suspension bridge, where local spectators shout in excitement while the rafters down below fight hard to tackle the rubber boats. The area is a common station for travelers for some more snaks.
Soon the journey ended and all I was left with was my own story on how I enjoyed those twists around the corner or the high bouncy shifts.
Although this trip is fully dedicated to experiencing your adventurous and 'bring-it-on-spirit, there are few things that should be taken care beforehand.
Few things that should be brought prior to Whitewater rafting:
- Long sleeved T-Shirt to protect you from sunburn.
- Swim wear (water resistant wear)
- A couple of dry clothes for after rafting wear
- Sunglass
- Caps
- Sunscreen
- Footwear (sandals or flip-flops)
Most of the Whitewater Rafting companies will offer:
- All ground transportation as per their itinerary
- Fooding/Lodging if you are staying in their place of choice as per the itinerary
- Day Whitewater rafting with life jacket, helmets & plastic paddles
- Lunch on the river bank
- Rafting permit
- Dry bag
- Safety/medical equipment
- Other expenses of Whitewater rafting crew
- Necessary equipment for rafting
- Insurance
- An adventure of a lifetime!
While itinerary might differ from company to company, their basic activities are quite similar:
- Pick up from your location (hotel or lodge)
- Transfer to the starting point of the rafting
- Briefing on Whitewater rafting techniques
- Safety paddling & emergency tips
- Rafting after briefing
- Lunch at pre-defined timing
- A drive back to your Hotel/ lodge as per the itinerary
The fun starts when you actually put on those rafting gears and jump into the rubber boat to experience the thrilling Whitewater Rafting in Nepal.


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"I find when I wake up I'm still in a dream state and for that reason uninfluenced by the world …"
Check out the interview with Diego D exclusively on Skilly Magazine Online.
Skilly: How were you able to start your journey in the entertainment business? Where did this all start?
Diego D: I started to rhyme sort of late, about 17 to pass the time. I had just tore my MCL and ACL playing basketball. The injury effected my morale, so I guess I channeled my focus through rhymes. I've always been interested in the meanings of words and their contextual value. Over the past 8 years I've recorded about 200 songs, written 1,000 or 2,000 verses. I think I'm prolific when it comes to creating. It's a passion, it's life for me.
What are some of the creative ways you use to promote your music?
The obvious social platforms are being used, but I still believe the old fashion way works best. Going out on the scene, performing, and getting the masses to talk about you. We've been thinking of becoming more interactive with the audience. Possibly starting a podcast and working with other artists in different domains.
What is the greatest challenge you face in today's entertainment business? How do you overcome them?
I feel the industry is saturated. The greatest challenge is standing out, being unique. Being recognized for your music is something the ego of an artist really wants. The challenge is overcoming yourself and feeding off intuition rather than opinion.
How is the music scene like in your hometown? What do you like about it and what don't you like?
Montreal features a variety of music. The problem is the music scene is very underground. We don't have great media coverage, nor do we have the big music labels promoting too many artists here in Quebec. That is why I emphasis originality, bringing a Montreal vibe and sound to whatever genre.
Where do you think the future of music is going to be? How do you feel artists can be more a part of it?
I do think the independent artist is the wave of the future. People are always interested in the unknown talent. Nowadays an artist can have a quality sound straight from his/her basement. The internet has given us a vast platform to be heard, and it's up to the artist's perseverance to be recognized.
What advice can you give to other upcoming artists and musicians trying to achieve success?
Believe in yourself. All will doubt you, but if you believe in yourself there is nothing that can stand in your way without you knocking it down. Art is an expression of life, so whatever your persuasion, no one can tell you it is right or wrong. Determination and passion are the recipe.
What inspires you to write your next song?
A good nap sometimes does it for me. I find when I wake up I'm still in a dream state and for that reason uninfluenced by the world and in tune with my subconscious and what my heart desires. Time also plays a role in creating. I sometimes go weeks without thinking of lyrics, allowing me to absorb the experiences I'm having and not forcing anything.
What are the steps you take to make a song?
I used to start with 2 lines and just let the flood gates open. Nowadays I'm much more calculated. I may come up with 2 bars and sit on them for weeks before writing something else. Again, the music is always the pillar to the palace of words. For me I can explode and finish 2 verses and a chorus in 30 minutes or I sometimes let the vibes simmer.
What do you think makes a great song?
I think a great song is subject to opinion and taste. What I feel is a great song could mean nothing to you and vice versa. I mean there are so many dynamics that can make a song great. Sometimes it is just a line, the perfect line, well placed with the right emotion, the feeling the sense. Sometimes it's a great hook.
Where can we connect with you? Can you give us your social media links and where we can contact you?
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCys2po7ruRflhn-K2uyeoLg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dirtydmtl


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There are a lot of Black German Shepherd Types. It's a reality that The Black German shepherd is a comparatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. The BGSD was originally developed by the Herding Group to protect the herding sheep. But since then, however, because of their strength and intelligence, they now work as disability assistance, police and military roles search-and-rescue, and even acting. Today we'll discuss the Black German Shepherd Types on the basis of physical differences.
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Black German Shepherd Types on The Basis of Physical Differences
Over the years many different types of Black German shepherd's dogs have emerged who vary greatly in their physical appearance. The nature and temperament of most Black German shepherds remain the same even in the different breeds of Black German Shepherd dogs but appearance wise they may look quite different from each other. Some of the most prominent different physical features are:
Bi/Black German Shepherd with Brown Paws
These markings and different color paws like brown are now known, as Bi-Colored. The markings, or how the dog has so much Black, used to be known, and still is in some areas, as Almost Black.
Black German Shepherd with Tan Paws
The banding of color of the German shepherd dog determines their paw color as well. The variety of shades can vary extremely from sable dog to sable dog which also determines the paw color of the dog.
These sable colored dogs are controlled by Agouti is a dominating gene due to which they mostly have a fur that is the wolf-like color with the white paw in some cases.
Black German Shepherd with White Paws
Black German shepherds are mostly black and stay that way through adulthood; they do however have white sports or "blaze" on their toes and chest. These BGS dogs like the white shepherds, are a result of recessive genes that can be carried by any colored dog. These black dogs can have white markings on the chest and at times have white paw.
Black German Shepherd with Floppy Ears
All Black German Shepherds puppies have floppy ears. Most breeders will tell you that floppy ears are common when your Black German shepherd is teething. This usually ends between 16 and 20 weeks. After that the bone in the ear known as the cartilage has become hard and strong enough for the ear to stand permanently.
German black shepherds are a great breed of dogs that are loyal, obedient, highly intelligent and trainable. Mostly, all these dogs have similar characteristics. However, over the years mating has been done by mixing pure breed Black German Shepherd dogs with other breeds. This has led to many different Black German shepherd types.
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A GSM network comprises of many functional units. These functions and interfaces are explained in this chapter. The GSM network can be broadly divided into:
Given below is a simple pictorial view of the GSM architecture.
The additional components of the GSM architecture comprise of databases and messaging systems functions:
The following diagram shows the GSM network along with the added elements:
The MS and the BSS communicate across the Um interface. It is also known as the air interface or the radio link. The BSS communicates with the Network Service Switching (NSS) center across the A interface.
In a GSM network, the following areas are defined:
Cell : Cell is the basic service area; one BTS covers one cell. Each cell is given a Cell Global Identity (CGI), a number that uniquely identifies the cell.
Location Area : A group of cells form a Location Area (LA). This is the area that is paged when a subscriber gets an incoming call. Each LA is assigned a Location Area Identity (LAI). Each LA is served by one or more BSCs.
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B3Living have no blocks of flats fitted with the particular type of product used on Grenfell Tower and has only one "tower block" (10 storeys) which has no external cladding.
In recent years 13 of our 363 blocks (2 – 5 storeys) have been fitted with external wall insulation that comprised a rendered external finish, with no air gap behind. The external insulation products fitted on behalf of B3Living were done in accordance with manufacturer's supervision and comply with Building Regulations.
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Thursday night action for the Gainesville High football program is like a mini-season early in the summer.
But the Red Elephants won't set foot on the beautiful sod at City Park Stadium for these games, and there will be more than two teams clamoring to get on the field.
This is summer passing camps.
Normally referred to as 7-on-7, the purpose is to give offensive skill players a chance to match wits against defensive coverages during the heat of the day and away from the pressure of wins and losses — at least, the kind that really matter.
The Red Elephants, fresh off a trip to the Class AAAAA state semifinals, opened summer passing league action with more than a dozen programs in Jefferson on June 5, and they return to Jefferson Memorial Stadium for the Georgia vs. South Carolina tournament in two weeks.
Sandwiched in between, Gainesville takes part in a national qualifier for the 7-on-7 circuit starting Thursday at Pirkle Park in Sugar Hill. An already busy stretch for Gainesville and coach Bruce Miller finally wraps up with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Day at the end of the month at Johnson.
"This time of year, we're trying to find out who our playmakers are going to be," Miller said.
For the Red Elephants, much of that focus is on the quarterback position, where rising senior Mikey Gonzalez will take over the role held the past four seasons by the state's all-time leading passer, Deshaun Watson, who is now at gearing up for his freshman season at Clemson.
While Miller would be thrilled to still have Watson in the program, he says that Gonzalez has shown he's more than ready to take over under center after playing steadily in a backup role his first three years of high school.
"Mikey's getting a lot of reps and really doing a good job of reading the coverages," said Miller. "I've been very impressed."
At East Hall, the quarterback position is quite solid with the return of senior Devin Watson, who threw for 2,478 yards as a junior. Vikings coach Bryan Gray is eager to see the progress of his signal-caller, who is garnering attention at the next level from Georgia Tech, Air Force and Navy.
"It's great to see the progress (Watson) makes," said Gray, who will welcome Johnson, Chestatee, Union County and Banks County to the one-day NFL Player Development Camp on Monday at East Hall. "The amount of commitment he's put in, and his football intelligence has really grown."
As the names indicates, passing camps also give an equal opportunity to evaluate the wide receivers.
First-year Chestatee High coach Bill Forman will be balancing his priorities between instilling a more balanced run-pass offense, finding leaders on both sides of the ball and getting out to compete and, naturally, spike the excitement level for the players for the evening.
The passing camps are generally welcomed by the players to get a break from the weight room and conditioning drills, while coaches are more squarely focused on evaluating personnel.
"We're trying to grow as a group and identify our leaders," said Forman, who was promoted to head coach in April from the role of defensive coordinator. "We want to give all of our kids a chance to get out there and compete."
Gainesville's coach said the broader purpose of traveling to so many passing leagues is to have that portion of the offense installed and ready to go by month's end, while holding on to some of the better secrets in the playbook for exposure on Fridays in the fall.
"What we do in passing camps certainly sets the tone for what happens in the passing game during the season," Miller said.
With three players battling it out for the starting quarterback job, Flowery Branch coach Chris Griffin is opting for a month more geared toward 'friendlies' with no scores or officials to add any undue pressure to the learning process.
The Falcons' coach is also crafting his offense more toward a two-back set to compensate for not having as many wide receivers as the program has produced in past seasons.
"We want our players to get as many reps as possible during the summer," Griffin said. "The kids are going to make mistakes, so we're trying to slow it down a little bit and not make it so high intensity."
At Jefferson, which hosts a pair of passing leagues, these camps are all about teaching the game and hammering out strategy.
The Dragons bring back rising senior Evan Shirreffs at quarterback. He received about '30-40 percent' of the snaps in their last camp, while splitting the rest of the reps with his two backups.
"We're not going to hang our hat on 7-on-7 camps, but it is good for working on the X's and O's," Jefferson coach Ben Hall said.
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OP0046. LA BOHEME - Excerpts (in German), recorded 1942-44, w.Steinkopf & Rother Cond. Berlin Rundfunks Ensemble; Anders, Eipperle, Güden, Cebotari, Domgraf-Fassbänder, etc. (Germany) Gebhardt 0027. Long out-of-print, final copies! - 4035122000276
"Peter Anders was a German operatic tenor who sang a wide range of parts in the German, Italian, and French repertories. He began by singing lyric roles and later undertook dramatic roles with equal success.
Anders was born in Essen and studied at the Berlin Music Academy with Ernst Grenzebach, and later privately with Lula Mysz-Gmeiner, whose daughter Susanne he married. In 1931, he appeared in Berlin in LA BELLE HELENE, and made his operatic debut the following year in Heidelberg, as Jacquino in FIDELIO. Anders sang in Darmstadt (1933-35), Cologne (1935-36), Hannover (1937-38), and then at the Munich State Opera (1938-40), where he took part in the creation of Richard Strauss' FRIEDENSTAG. He returned next to Berlin and sang at the Berlin State Opera from 1940 until 1948. His repertory at that time included lyric roles such as Belmonte, Tamino, Lyonel, Hans, Hoffmann, Leukippos, Alfredo and Rodolfo. Beginning in 1949, Anders undertook such heavier roles as Florestan, Max, Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, Walther, Siegmund, Radames, Otello, with equal success.
Anders made a few guest appearances at the Royal Opera House in London, the La Monnaie in Brussels and the San Carlo in Naples, as well as appearing at the Glyndebourne Festival. Anders sang not only an impressive range of operatic roles but also appeared in several operetta parts. He performed regularly on German radio and in concert and was also active in oratorio and lieder recitals.
He became a favorite of Adolf Hitler's regime and was not required to serve in the armed forces during the Second World War - instead he entertained German troops and participated in propaganda events. These activities tainted his reputation in the post-war world. While at the height of his career, Anders died in a car accident in Hamburg at the age of 46."
"Trude Eipperle was a German operatic soprano who studied at the Musikhochschule in her native Stuttgart, and made her stage debut in Wiesbaden, in 1930. She sang in Nuremberg (1930-34), Brunswick (1934-37), Munich (1938-44), Cologne (1945-51), and Stuttgart from 1951 onwards. She also appeared at the Salzburg Festival in 1942. She made guest appearances in Vienna, Milan, Barcelona, Lisbon, Brussels, Monte Carlo, Paris and London.
Her repertory included Countess Almaviva, Pamina, Agathe, Elisabeth, Elsa, Eva, the Marschallin, Arabella, Empress/Kaiserin (DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN) but was also admired as Desdemona in Verdi's OTELLO, Mimi in LA BOHEME, and as Cio-Cio-San in MADAMA BUTTERFLY."
"Maria Cebotari (1910-49) was widely admired for the freshness and charm of her singing and her stage presence. She created the role of Aminta in Strauss' DIE SCHWEIGSAME FRAU. Karajan made some 78rpm recordings with her, including an aria from Johann Strauss' DER ZIGEUNERBARON and Ariadne's 'Es gibt ein Reich'."
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If you don't consider the earth as a uniform sphere, then yes, you might have side-to-side forces. There's also forces from your legs on the earth (and the earth on your legs). I think any of these effects are going to be minute in terms of squashing or fattening you for anything human-sized.
Also, can I use this as an answer when Mrs G asks, "Does this dress make me look fat?"
I understand that gravity not only pulls you towards the Earth, but it also exerts a force that tends to pull "outwards"
Why would they get an outward force? I might be missing it, but if every point on your body is being pulled (as a result of the net force) towards the earth's center,
I think it might be different if you don't treat the Earth as a point mass.
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During the winter, our homes are mostly closed up with little air exchange between the inside and outside. The dust and debris stays trapped in your home only to get sucked up by the heating system and redistributed into the air when the system turns on. This debris typically consists of mold, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles that could cause a range of health problems if they are continuously breathed in such as allergies and respiratory problems. The source removal method used by Green T effectively removes debris build up without allowing it to reenter the breathing air. With this method, the vent openings are sealed while a powerful vacuum system removes the debris from the air ducts. The spring is an ideal time to have your air ducts cleaned to remove the debris build up that has been growing all winter.
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Monroe Monarchs
The Monroe Monarchs were a professional baseball team based in Monroe, Louisiana, which played in the Negro leagues from the late 1920s to about 1935, mostly as a minor league team loosely associated with the Kansas City Monarchs.[1] The team was created by Fred Stovall, a Texan oil drilling millionaire, who later financed the Negro Southern League. In the 1930s, a time of acute segregation in most of the U.S., the team's games were watched by crowds of black and white people alike. Hall of Famer Hilton Smith previously played for the team.
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When the team first formed it played in the semi-pro Dixie League until Stovall formed the Negro Southern League, with four other teams in 1932. The NSL is considered a de facto major league that year, since it was the only organized league to complete the 1932 season. The Monarchs finished with a 26-22 record in their only season they were considered a major league team, and did not qualify for any post-season play-off.[2]
The team played in Casino Park in Monroe, at what became 29th and Hope. It was 360 feet (110 metres) in left, 450 feet (138 metres) in center and 330 feet (102 metres) in right.[3] Built on Stovall's plantation, the park and its associated recreational facilities (including a swimming pool and a dance pavilion[4]) were considered some of the finest in the league.[5]
Stovall accommodated the players in houses on his plantation, provided a cook to prepare their meals, and bought three brand-new Ford cars in 1932 for the team's travel.[6]
The team disbanded soon after 1935[7] and in 1937 Casino Park was leased to a local white team—the Monroe Twins who became the Monroe White Sox in 1938—who played in the Cotton States League.[8]
Historical markerEdit
In the summer of 2010, the Monroe Monarchs Field was opened to the public in Monroe, Louisiana. At the opening, the Monroe Monarchs Historical Foundation, founded in 2006 by native Monroyans Scott Greer and Jeffrey Newman, unveiled a historical marker dedicated to the former Negro league team.
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- ^ Holway, John (2001). The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues: The Other Half of Baseball History. Fern Park, Florida: Hastings House Publishers. p. 284. ISBN 0-8038-2007-0.
- ^ Holway, John (2001). The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues: The Other Half of Baseball History. Fern Park, Florida: Hastings House Publishers. p. 292. ISBN 0-8038-2007-0.
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- 'Interview with Marlin Carter', Black Ball News (1993) cited at 'Team History', Monroe Monarchs Historical Foundation (2005). Retrieved July 24, 2005.
- Letlow, Paul J. cited at 'Ballparks', Negro League Baseball Players Association Retrieved July 24, 2005.
- Loverro, Thom; Fields, Wilmer. Encyclopedia of Negro League Baseball
- Lowry, Philip J. Green Cathedrals
- O'Neil, John. Catching Dream: My Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
- Peterson, Robert W. Only The Ball Was White, (New York: Prentice-Hall Englewood-Cliffs, 1970)


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As smartphones continue to play an increasingly greater role in consumers' lives, many companies have clued into the value of app marketing. The effectiveness of such a tactic largely depends on a number of factors related to the service being offered, a topic often covered in Trend Hunter's Marketing Trend Report. Luckily, there are a few keys to keep in mind to ensure that a mobile app strategy will prove to be worthwhile.
Make the app accessible.When adopting a mobile strategy to improve sales, it's advised that a company make its app available free of cost in order to get as many people using the app as possible. In addition to pricing, it's wise to create an app that can be downloaded and used on multiple operating systems.
Offer as much value as possible.Too many companies, particularly retail businesses, fall into the trap of creating a very basic app that simply guides users to the nearest store location. Though this offers some value, the best marketing apps offer something more to users. Zappos, an online shoe retailer, is a shining example of bringing real value to its app users. The company released an app that provided users with customized fashion recommendations based on content the person had posted on the popular visual-based site Pinterest.
Brand your app.Though it's great to offer interesting services in an app, always remember to keep the bottom line in mind. At the end of the day, your app should, in some capacity, lead people to interact with your company in a beneficial way. The Zappos app shows its strength again here in this regard, as the recommendations led users to products sold on the company site. Striking the balance between promotional and inherently useful is tricky, but should be the goal of companies looking to benefit from app marketing.
There are a number of ways in which brands can benefit from app marketing, and an almost endless number of ways to create a product that benefits both the brand and the consumer.
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There's no fighting it; each of us will die at some point. What happens next is a fascinating — if frightening — natural process.
Without preservation techniques like embalming or mummification, your body slowly begins to decay the second your heart stops beating.
It starts small, down at the cellular level. Your cells die, then bacteria, animals, and even the body itself digests your organs and tissues.
Here's how the complete, gruesome process plays out:
Sources: Nature, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Microbiology Today, EPEC Participant's Handbook, BMJ, Australian Museum, Decomposition of Human Remains


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Being a parent is tough enough without having to deal with the constant wave of child rebellion and their overwhelming desire to freely explore the interwebs. I mean, the World Wide Web has everything. It's worldwide. Now I'm no parent, but I've been around enough pre-teens to know that finding a balance between work and play is about as easy as prying the iPhone from their kung-fu grip when it's time to hit the books.
The Kurio Smart 2-in-1 Windows Laptop Tablet, by KD Group, might help shoulder that load. Dubbed a 2-in-1 for students, the Kurio Smart is more than a tablet, and not just a personal computer. It's designed for kids ages 6 and up, and brought to you by a company that specializes in creating educational and innovative technology for young folk. So, (spoiler alert) as we move forward with this review, take comfort in knowing that you're going to like what you read.
It's become pretty common for me to run through the physical aspects of a product before I dive headfirst into all the fancy specs and features. As pedestrian as it may be, it's my version of an appetizer, and warms me up for the main course. Despite the light blue trim that runs along all four sides, the Kurio Smart looks and feels quite like an iPad, which earns itself a gold star in my book. Apple has maximum exposure, and they're most likely at the forefront of kids' brains when it comes to tablets and other handheld devices. The tech world is like a school popularity contest, and Apple is the proud parent of the starting quarterback, prom queen, and valedictorian. And although the Kurio isn't an iPad, kids will love the fact that it looks like one.
The Kurio has some weight to it, feeling sturdy in my hands and definitely not cheap. When locked into its keyboard, it's even heavier. Small rubber grips on one side hold onto the surface of the table well, which is a simple physical addition I'm glad wasn't overlooked. Overall, it's sleek and slim, and should fit snug amongst the folders and textbooks in a backpack.
Now it's time for the good stuff. The 2-in-1 Kurio Smart is both a tablet and a laptop. Think Microsoft Surface, but modified for kids. Equipped with Windows 10, it's got everything your child needs to transition from school to play. It comes with Microsoft Office Mobile, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher, to name a few. Congrats KD Group, you've just earned yourself a second gold star.
The Kurio Smart also comes with a handful of preloaded games, and by a handful, I mean more than 40. Talk about big hands. Packed to the brim with popular apps and access to thousands more on the Windows store further heightens the play value of this product. There's even motion games that gets kids up and moving, promoting exercise.
Front and center on the Kurio's desktop are parental control options. Using Microsoft's Family Safety System, parents can set up profiles for their kids and adjust certain settings accordingly. They can set time limits, allow or block apps, and enjoy an array of different internet filtering options to ensure safe exploring.
Ultimately, the Kurio Smart is a tablet and a computer designed with kids in mind. And just like any other computer, the Kurio Smart with Windows gives you everything you've come to know and love on your desktop, including Skype, Notepad, and Paint. It's small, functional, and it provides parents with enough safety features to make sure their kids browse the web safe. Gold stars all around.