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My dissertation: The Cognitive Origins of Soul Belief: Empathy, Responsibility, and Purity
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"Dualism, Moral Judgment, and Perceptions of Intentionality" in The Evolution of Religion: Studies, Theories, and Critiques. Collins Foundation Press, 2008, pg. 257-262
"Does Evolution Threaten the Soul?" in The Evolution of Religion: Studies, Theories, and Critiques. Collins Foundation Press, 2008, pg. 371-377
"Care of the soul: Empathy in a dualistic worldview" in Armin W. Geertz (ed.) Origins of Religion, Cognition and Culture London: Acumen Publishing 2013
"Signs of the vulnerable body" in Jeppe Sinding Jensen (ed.) Symbolization in Religion, Cognition, and Culture (working title) London: Equinox
"Full of Sound and Fury: The Media Response to Dennett" Method and Theory in the Study of Religion Vol. 20, No. 1 (2008) pg. 36-44.
Assistant Editor, God, Literature, and Process Thought. Ed. Darren J.N. Middleton, Ashgate Publishing (2002)
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I spent yesterday with the various parties trying to pass new D.C. taxi laws. Sound provincial? Maybe. But the luxury service Uber had been moving into D.C., as it had been moving into other cities, by taking advantage of discontent over the dumb laws and low standards. Uber was able to beat a proposed price rule – which the company had previously been negotiating – by activating its social networks and bombarding local legislators. Councilman Jack Evans, who briefly introduced a favorable Uber amendment, held up his blackberry and told councilmembers that he'd received "more than 5000 messages" asking for him not to ban Uber.
The company won, and the taxi bill – opposed by a much more bog-standard kind of boots-and-signs activism – passed. Starting in 2013, D.C. cabs will have uniform credit card meeters, lights, and GPS systems. A reader points out that the cabbies' story hasn't been so widely told, but this piece in TheFightBack explains it well.
While drivers will have to endure the ads all day, every day in their privately owned taxis, they won't derive any benefit. Instead, the advertising revenue will be captured by the Taxicab Commission and Verifone (which has reached agreements to share ad revenue with taxi owners in other cities).
Time and again, city officials promised that the new meters would come at no cost to drivers, but instead would be funded by a surcharge of up to $0.50 per ride. But at Thursday's press conference, taxi chair Ron Linton said drivers may have to pay $300 each and possibly as much as $500 for the installation.
The bill passed yesterday actually mandates that the city cover all of the costs minus the cost of new lights. And I'm not sure how the surcharage will hurt business – the resulting ride will still be cheaper than competition, and few people are likely to bolt from cabs when they realize they're paying slightly more. Anyway, check out the piece and other local coverage if you want an example of market pressure breaking the power of a protective cartel. This one happened less than a mile from the Capitol.

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A new client found us online and wanted us to paint
her french provincial furniture. This set
was her grandmother's and had been
sitting in her garage for awhile. She finally decided
to paint it and found us online to see if we could do the job.
She wanted all white with no distress or aging.
This is the before of the headboard.
We sanded down each piece and stripped other parts.
This is the headboard set all primed and painted in white.
Mirror before.
Primed and painted all white.
Chair before.
Vanity chair before.
Nightstand before.
Nightstand primed and painted.
Side chair before.
Primed and painted.
Here is all the chairs and nightstand primed and painted.
Chest of drawers before.
Primed and painted.
Desk/vanity before.
Stripped. One of the drawers is not pictured
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Why haven't I booked anything or anything lately?
Do you ever ask yourself that? Remember how you got into this thing called voiceover? Wasn't it because people kept telling you what a great voice you have? That said, is it possible you are depending more on your voice to get the job, rather than really analyzing the copy? Something to think about!
Posted by Don Morrow at 11:11 AM
3 comments:
- bobbo said...
Thanks, Don. We all need reminders like that from time to time. Especially me!
- March 9, 2010 at 2:28 PM
- alicevrichards said...
I'm learning, learning, learning......thank you!
- March 9, 2010 at 2:32 PM
- Bob Souer said...
Thank you for the reminder. It's not about me or my voice. It's about the story.
Be well,
- March 26, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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Stream Overated (No DJ), the newest drop from Ginuwine. The cut was released on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011. Ginuwine continues to impress with each new leak, and Overated (No DJ) is no exception. It's strengthens Ginuwine's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating Ginuwine's next offering.
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4/5 Stars
The police can't help you.
The press will destroy you.
Only one place to turn: Private...
Edition: Paperback
Pages: 481
Chapters: 124 (Plus a prologue with two parts.)
Publisher: Arrow Books
Book Links: Goodreads
Private's premise is instantly intriguing: A super-detective agency that doesn't have to follow the rules and is run by some of the top minds imaginable? Sign. Me. Up!
It just drips with Patterson's usual no-frills thriller-fest, and, for the most part, you can be assured that he and his co-author, Maxine Paetro, pull it off. Private boasts a phenomenal pace populated with a clever cast, giving us strong character development at a breakneck speed. Its plot is solid and exciting, if a little bland and full of convenience.
But it's Jack Morgan, protagonist and owner of Private Investigations, that soars above anything else. He makes this novel with his past, personality and complexity.
Synopsis (Not a copy from the book, but I always keep my interpretations close.)
Private is one of the most renowned detective agencies in the world.
It has respect, money and intelligent workers who are damn fine at their jobs.
But, above all, it's not constrained by rules and regulations.
Former US Marine Jack Morgan owns the company and its many worldwide limbs, but right now he heads up the LA office, and his plate is full.
If the murder of more than a dozen schoolgirls and the gambling scandal of the decade aren't enough, Jack's former lover has been murdered, and all fingers point to Jack's best friend.
Private has its work cut out for it, but will it succeed, or crumble under the professional and personal weight it's under...
Plot - 4/5 Stars
Private has an okay start, one that will pique your interest, but doesn't hold much surprise for those of us addicted to the thriller genre. We have our mystery, murder and mayhem, and the authors are pros when it comes to driving those elements forward. Things can feel a little jumbled as we bounce around character viewpoints, but once the stage is set, we're all caught up, ready and willing to race on.
The stories, overall, are interesting, and there's never a dull moment. I was initially worried that there were going to be too many, but thankfully the authors deftly manoeuvre the threads, managing to weave them in a way that keeps them separate but also cohesive.
Private hits its high around 3/4 of the way through, and with some good ol' convenience to help smooth over any cracks, its conclusions are, sadly, predictable. There are no twists to spice resolutions, and while the authors do a great job of closing the curtains, there's no fire.
In saying that, there's one exception: Jack's twin brother. A plot that simmers in the background comes with some pretty heavy allusions to trouble in the future, and it's trouble I'd like to see.
Pace - 4.5/5 Stars
Private is not a novel that'll take up too much of your time. Slick action helps break the story's meatier exposition, and Patterson and Paetro's short, but packed, chapters have you turning pages like there's no tomorrow.
Characters - 4.5/5 Stars
The people that populate Private are its best aspect. The authors have done a stupendously stellar job with its heroes. A few just reach the line of being fleshed out, but the rest soar above that line. Jack himself, our protagonist, is a sensational first-person narrator. He's a complex and riveting man with a rich history and a palpable personality. He's smart, marine trained and the story works hard on his development.
The rest of the cast, like Justine, Del Rio, Colleen etc. are all solid characters in their own right. As we journey with them through third-person narration, they stand on their own just as well as they compliment our main character. We get a great feel for what makes them tick and what makes them valuable to Private Investigations and Jack.
As a consequence, the novel's villains are a bit lacklustre. When it gets to understanding their motives we don't really care.
Writing - 4/5 Stars
Private revels in the authors' ability to streamline a compelling thriller. As always, Patterson and Paetro keep things simple and moving, giving us only what we need to know to build the scenery and plots. While this does have the unfortunate downside of being quite light and airy compared to some other thrillers, you can never go wrong with a Patterson novel.
Overall - 4/5 Stars
Get ready for another Patterson series, because Private gets a good ball rolling.
Next Instalment: Private London
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Witcomb Farmhouse is a beautiful family-run Grade II listed farmhouse in tranquil open countryside near Calne, Wiltshire.
Our combination of stunning views, superb bed and breakfast accommodation and incredibly friendly service makes us the ideal place to stay during the week or at weekends.
Our location - just 15 minutes drive from the M4, Junction 15 - also means we are within easy reach of major towns and cities such as Swindon, Bath, Bristol and Newbury.
Perfect for exploring the Wiltshire countryside or as a relaxing stop-off between business ventures, we can cater for all your needs incl. dietary.
The only thing we would say is that Witcomb Farmhouse may not be suitable for those with pet allergies as we also keep two lovely golden retriever dogs here, too.
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So, it's been a while since I last posted. But I'm back. I, unfortunately, lost one of my cats last December, which I'm still reeling from. He was the most amazing creature, rescued twelve years ago from the streets. This is his picture. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor and heart condition a year before he died. I am certain that his diet is what kept him going that last year, right till the end.
Then to start the new year off, I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. Let me tell you, it really sucks! Luckily, I was diagnosed immediately. Many people have these crazy symptoms (heart palpitations, erratic blood pressure, erratic pulse, fatigue, depression, anxiety, aches and pains and many more symptoms) and their vitamin D levels are never checked and they are misdiagnosed with depression, MS, lupus, autoimmune disease, etc. It's now stated by many experts that a high percentage of people worldwide are deficient. Go get yourself tested. You don't want to experience this – EVER!
And as though this wasn't enough, I thought a lifestyle change would do me good. I have been feeding my cats a homemade raw diet for over two years now and the changes they have experienced are great. Well, if an ancestral diet is good for them, then of course, I reasoned it would be good for me.
I am now living the Paleo Lifestyle. It is remarkable when you eat the foods your body was meant to have. Stripped down, the Paleo Lifestyle says:
- remove grains, legumes, and dairy from your diet,
- remove all processed foods,
- eat whole foods such as lean meats, fatty fish, vegetables and some fruits, nuts, and seeds,
- sleep more and better, and
- exercise in an ancestral way.
I am reacting to this "diet" and seeing the same results that my cats have experienced on their paleo diet. I have lost weight, without trying, I have more energy, my coat (err hair) is healthier and my skin glows.
I won't go on and on about this, as this blog is for cats, and many others have dedicated their lives to getting the word out, but if you want more info you can custom tailor this lifestyle to suit you. Below are some books and sites that are extremely helpful, if you're interested.


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Physicians for Human Rights has just released a comprehensive report documenting women's health and human rights in Afghanistan The group planned to release the report even before the September 11 attacks happened, but say the escalated situation in Afghanistan make their findings even more essential. The report finds that Taliban regime's restrictions on women's human rights represent some of the most deliberate forms of discrimination against women in recent history. They have compounded profound suffering due to more than 20 years of war, extreme poverty, periodic drought, lack of infrastructure and economic stagnation in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world with one of the highest infant, child, and maternalmortality rates of all countries. The life expectancy of women is 44 years. Only 17% of people in rural areas haveaccess to safe drinking water, and 38% of people in urban areas. Women in the Taliban-controlled areas surveyed byPHR almost unanimously expressed that the Taliban had made their lives "much worse". These women reported worsephysical and mental health, including extremely high rates of major depression and suicide, compared to women livingin non-Taliban-controlled areas.
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At any rate, the weekend was a blast and the menacing rain clouds hanging overhead didn't amount to much. Though my bride claims to be quite delicate and not the camping type, she scored major points in my book with the creative way she faced many of the challenges of camping. She never ceases to amaze me.
(For those of you interested in reading about relationship challenge #1, you'll find that located here.)


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ROFLOL.....I'm a bit scared!!!! What a fun shot, Joerg!!
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Cool shot. Love the green hair and happy pumpkin glasses.
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Love it!!! Those pumpkin sunglasses really make a statement. . LOL...That's such a fun shot...made me smile!
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Today's New Music Discovery on Daily Unsigned, The McQueens is an Alt Rock Band who comes to us from Melbourne, Australia.
Numerous times each month, I find myself venturing out of the States and into the International front looking for amazing and solid unsigned talent…which leads us to today's unsigned band, The McQueens.
The McQueens is one of my favorite bands that have come out Australia lately…and I am completely addicted to them.
If you are a fan of music that grooves you into a new level of audible eclipses, The McQueens is your band.
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WHILE words are necessary aids to all thoughts save very simple ones, they are impediments to correct thinking. Every word carried with it a cluster of associations determined by its most familiar uses, and these associations, often inappropriate to the particular case in which the word is being used, distort more or less the image it calls up. An instance of this is furnished to me by an incident which occurred when about to commence my next volume.
Government, conceived apart from any particular species of it, is a form of control. But, when we think of government, we instantly think of a ministry, a legislature, laws, and police--we think of that particular kind of government made dominant in consciousness by the reading of newspapers and by conversation over dinner- tables. If, on occasion, we extend the conception of government so as to include the control exercised over men by clergy, creeds, and religious observances, it is rather by deliberate analysis than by spontaneous association that we are led to do this. And neither spontaneously nor after consideration do we habitually include in our conception of government the regulative influence of usages, manners, ceremonies; thought, as


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Easter has already come and gone, which means summer isn't too far behind! When our SoCal weather goes from 75 to a balmy 90 degrees, the backyard is where we spend most of our time with family and friends. Making sure your yard is spruced, groomed, and spackled always makes for a more enjoyable outdoor experience.
But, how do we transform our yards into proper hangout areas in the year 2017? With a little bit of elbow grease and creativity, your yard will be the most popular place to party this summer.
Small Yard, No Problem
Say your outdoor space is on a smaller scale, that doesn't mean it can't be a trendy, comfortable spot to relax with your friends. Try out some of these decor ideas!
Water Features. Installing a fountain is the perfect sensory feature to liven up your small yard. Installing spouts, like the one shown in the below outdoor patio, makes for a tranquil place to dive into a good book and get some peace and quiet.
(Julep in Irvine)
Lighting. A simple fix to making your small yard feel more inviting and open is hanging up some elegant, twinkling lights. Not only do they make evenings feel more cozy and fun, but by stretching them across your yard, it enhances the feeling of spacious bliss. Plus, your guests will love them! Details
Rooftop Deck. There's nothing cooler than hanging out on the roof with your best buds, (as the show Friends has taught us). Even if your outdoor space is small, the perks of being up high means having a killer view and an awesome place to have movie night.
(Julep in Irvine)
The Bigger, The Better
For those of you with more sizable yards, here are some trendy projects for you to sink your teeth into this summer. We're especially loving the idea of putting in a pond!
Electronics. The age of technology is the world we currently live in, and there's nothing more hip than having a TV installed in your backyard. Want to have a family movie night outside? 2017 says you should be watching Frozen outdoors under the stars. Details
Bar Tops. If you really want to get the party started this summer, installing a cool bar top is always a brilliant idea. It creates more seating for your guests, makes for a great place to display food and drinks, and will be the focal point of any special occasion you host! How gorgeous is the one below at The Landing?!
(The Landing at Baker Ranch)
Ponds. It may take a bit more work than installing a TV, but adding a beautiful water feature like a charming pond (with some turtles or fish!) could be exactly what your backyard needs to showcase some serious pizzazz. Details
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Mosaic Tables. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, these exotic beauties are making a triumphant comeback in backyards everywhere in 2017. If you're yard is looking drab, a little pop of color patterns will go a long way! Details
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–Distinction Places Hospital in Top 5% in Nation for Patient Outcomes –
Winthrop-University Hospital announced today that HealthGrades, the nation's most trusted source of health care provider information, has named it a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ for fourth consecutive year. This prestigious distinction places Winthrop–University Hospital among the Top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.
HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence study, released today, objectively identifies those hospitals with the best overall clinical performance across all 26 medical diagnoses and procedures that the organization rates. These 263 top-performing hospitals represent only 5% of the nation's hospitals and each is designated as a HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™.
"Winthrop-University Hospital can be proud of the contributions of its physicians, nurses and staff in achieving outstanding patient care," said Kristin Reed, MPH, HealthGrades vice president of hospital ratings and author of the study. "The Mineola community is fortunate to have access to some of the highest quality hospital care in the nation."
"Winthrop-University Hospital is committed to excellence in patient care, quality and safety, and is proud to be recognized by HealthGrades as the only Hospital in Nassau County to be named a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence for four years in a row," said John F. Collins, Winthrop's President & CEO. "This distinction is another example of our continued commitment to providing superior medical care to every individual that comes to Winthrop for healthcare and healing."
Unlike other hospital quality studies, HealthGrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and inhospital complications. HealthGrades' analysis is based on approximately 40 million Medicare discharges for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. Using these top-performing hospitals as a benchmark in this year's HealthGrades study, HealthGrades quantifies the impact of differences in hospital quality in terms of lives lost and unexpected complications.
The HealthGrades study found that:
- Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence (Top 5% in the nation) such as Winthrop – University Hospital outperform all other hospitals across all of the 17 mortality cohorts and six of nine complication cohorts studied from 2008 through 2010.
- Specifically, Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence had a 30.07% lower risk-adjusted mortality rate and a 1.86% lower risk-adjusted inhospital complication rate among Medicare beneficiaries compared to all other hospitals.
- In fact, if all hospitals performed at the level of Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence, 165,704 Medicare lives could potentially have been saved and 6,800 Medicare inhospital complications could potentially have been avoided.
About Winthrop–University Hospital
Winthrop is a 591-bed teaching hospital located on Long Island in Mineola, NY. A major regional healthcare resource, the Hospital offers a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services delivered by an outstanding medical staff using the most sophisticated medical technology available. The hospital also features extensive medical education and research programs. Winthrop has earned many prestigious accreditations, including designations as a New York State (NYS) Stroke Center, NYS Regional Perinatal Center and Regional Trauma Center, and is known across New York State for its excellent outcomes in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery. In addition to the Institute for Heart Care, Winthrop has highly specialized institutes dedicated to Cancer Care, Digestive Disorders, Family Care including Women's and Children's Health Services, Lung Care and Neurosciences, and is home to the New York Metro area's first CyberKnife Radiosurgery Center.
HealthGrades Hospital Quality Distinctions
As part of this study, HealthGrades evaluates each of the nation's 5,000 nonfederal hospitals in 26 procedures and diagnoses, allowing individuals to compare their local hospitals online at www.healthgrades.com. HealthGrades hospital quality distinctions are independently created; no hospital can opt-in or opt-out of being evaluated, and no hospital pays to be evaluated. Mortality and complication rates are risk adjusted, which takes into account differing levels of severity of patient illness at different hospitals and allows for hospitals to be compared equally.
About HealthGrades
HealthGrades, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. More than 200 million consumers use the HealthGrades websites, including HealthGrades.com and BetterMedicine.com, to research, select, and connect with a physician or hospital, and use its comprehensive information about clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and health conditions to make more informed healthcare decisions and take action. Find more information about our products and services at HealthGrades.com. Follow us on Twitter (@HealthGrades) and Facebook for news and updates. More information on how HealthGrades guides Americans to their best health can be found at www.healthgrades.com.
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Name: Rebecca Foster (hearing)
Age: Old enough!
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How did you first get involved in athletics?
My PE teacher telephoned my parents to tell them that I had thrown the javelin a freakily long way for my age (11). She told them to take me to an athletics club.
Who has been your biggest influence in athletics and why?
Daley Thompson was always a favourite as he was doing the male equivalent of the event I wanted to do. Kathy Cook was also a good role model because she was succeeding at the time when I started to take part in athletics. Mary Peters also became a role model because she did the pentathlon. As I have got older Tanni Grey Thompson was a big influence on my change of career.
What, so far, has been your biggest achievement in athletics?
To be Team Manager and Coach for the athletics team in Sofia is by far the best privilege and achievement for me. For my own personal athletics achievement it meant a lot to get my vest for heptathlon as a Senior athlete. As a youngster (13) I won the All England Schools javelin champs and was National Champion, with various County honours along the way. Gaining a sports scholarship to the USA for athletics too.
What are your aspirations for the forthcoming Deaflympic Games in Sofia?
For the whole squad to do well in all their events, but for the athletics team to all medal. They are all capable of it.
What advice would you give to Deaf athletes who want to get involved in athletics?
Get yourself to your local athletics club and contact UK Deaf Athletics for support and to let us know who you are. It doesn't matter what level you are training or competing at, we want to know who you are!!! I want as many young deaf athletes to know about the Deaflympic pathway as possible.
Can you tell us a funny story about yourself that no-one else knows about you?
I was at the All England Schools in Hull. I was about 13 and had forgotten my running knickers to throw in (lycra wasn't invented then!!!). My parents had to go out and buy a new pair for me (not of my choosing) as a replacement. They were like little hot pants with no elastic in the bottom part. I kept thinking that I was pulling the black knicker down to cover my butt cheeks but instead I was pulling down my underwear knickers. Just imagine a black pair of running knickers like a thong and a pair of white Bridget Jones knickers being exposed. Cool eh? Nevertheless, I won the event, but sadly my dad told me AFTER the competition!


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He's won 15 Grammy Awards.
He's won 15 Grammy Awards.
He's been nominated for 30, in more different musical categories than anyone in Grammy history.
Just as world-class chess players play against computers, he's "banjo-dueled" a Mac.
Bela Fleck is considered the most technically proficient banjo player in the world.
And, like something out of a Hollywood movie, he's married a banjo-playing wife, and they now have a tiny banjo-playing baby boy.
OK, so the baby doesn't play — yet.
But 3-month-old Juno Fleck is a tiny banjo-listening baby, who will be at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River Aug. 28 to hear his parents rock.
"Hopefully he'll be sleeping and the audience will be awake," Fleck joked with me.
Born in New York City in 1958, Fleck received his first banjo at age 15 from his grandfather and later enrolled in New York City's High School of Music and Art where he studied the banjo and French horn.
At 21, he released his first solo album, "Crossing the Tracks," but it wasn't until 1988 that he was nominated for his first Grammy — Best Bluegrass Album — for "Drive."
That same year, Fleck and Victor Wooten formed "Bela Fleck and the Flecktones," a renowned band in their own right with keyboard/harmonica player Howard Levy and percussionist Roy "Future Man" Wooten. The band has won several Grammys, and still records and tours today.
Fleck's latest album was released this month — "The Imposter," for which he composed his own banjo solo to play with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
I caught up with the composer and banjo virtuoso recently.
Daley: You were named after three composers (Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, Austrian composer Anton Webern and Czech composer Leos Janacek). I'm assuming your parents were musical?
Fleck: I actually got those names from my father, but my folks split when I was a year old and he wasn't around. So things didn't get musical 'til a while later, when my step-father came into the picture.
Joe is a cellist, and I learned a lot about classical music from him — which doesn't explain my banjo fixation, which is, actually, unexplainable.
Daley: I read that you got into the banjo after hearing Earl Scruggs.
Fleck: It was one of those instant and world-changing transitions. I heard him play on "The Beverly Hillbillies" theme (song) and became a total fan.
Daley: What do you love about the banjo, say, compared to the guitar?
Fleck: Why would anyone play the guitar if they could play the banjo? That's a mystery to me. But I love the earthy twang and the powerful way the notes present and the speed that can be almost effortless.
Daley: How did you meet Victor Wooten? How did the Flecktones come to be?
Fleck: Victor called me and played his bass over the phone for me in the mid-1980s. I'd already met Howard Levy at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The idea of them together was crazy and interesting, and once I found out about Victor's brother (Roy) and his crazy drum contraption (of synthesized percussion), the game was in play.
Daley: Do you prefer playing solo, duo or with the Flecktones?
Fleck: I love the diversity and how it keeps me fresh and motivated. If you eat the same food every day, it will stop tasting good. Playing music is exactly the same way.
Daley: You'll be performing in Fall River with your wife, Abigail Washburn. What do you like about playing as a couple?
Fleck: It's one of the most satisfying experiences to play with someone I'm so intimate with. And it's a dual accomplishment of our partnership, which feels just great. I love her music and have wanted to develop this duo for a long time.
Abby wanted to wait until she had established her own career more, and now she really has. Check out her "Ted Talk" to get a sense of her, if you don't know her music.
Fleck and Washburn will play at the Narrows Center at 16 Anawan St., Fall River on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75. For tickets and information, go to narrowscenter.org or call (508) 324-1926.
Lauren Daley is a freelance writer and arts columnist for The Fall River Spirit. Contact her at email@example.com.


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Four children travel through Christian's grandfather Ronson's tower and with blue light that develops at a thunderstorm over 1,000 years to the past. They discover the supposed-sunken city Magna Aura and meet there Drago who looks similar like Christian's grandfather, his brother Morton who rules Magna Aura, and three children who become their friends. In the present, Ronson, his son-in-law Alexander, Elena, the mother of one time-travel kid, and two other children try to get back the kids.


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When Sir Richard Hotham arrived in the area, one of his early tasks was to construct numerous establishments, ready for a pending influx of royalty.
Unfortunately royalty never arrived in the numbers he had hoped, but the constructions still stand testament to his ideas.
However, are you aware of the buildings he had constructed? They overlook Hotham Park, many of which are shielded by hedges and therefore this week I felt we should take a look at just some of his buildings.
Starting in the centre, we can just see Dome House, overlooking the Upper Bognor Road, which was originally one of three buildings forming Hothamton Crescent. This building was constructed around 1792 and it was here that Sir Richard had anticipated George III would stay, but he never did.
In 1796, the Prince of Wales, later George IV, stayed for a couple of weeks. From 1807-11, it was the holiday home of the Prince Regent's daughter, Princess Charlotte. It is constructed of multi-coloured brick and the imposing front is surmounted by a pediment on which is mounted a stone carving of the coat of arms used by Sir Richard Hotham.
Over the years, photographers and artists have used the entrance to this building, with its simple flight of steps and patterned railings, to illustrate their art.
An early report stated that 'independent of the size and convenience of the apartments, which are elegantly furnished, the sea and land prospects from them are so beautiful and extensive'. The report concluded that 'from the Dome the Isle of Wight is seen majestically rising from the ocean'.
The building has been referred to as being the 'best example of late 18th-century works in any seaside town in Sussex', by Anthony Dale who was an architectural historian.
It is thought the architect was Richard Jupp, who was a surveyor to the East India Company, of which Sir Richard Hotham was a director. The Dome is 123 feet long and originally had 50 rooms. At one time there was a tearoom situated under the very unusual central dome.
The building eventually became private residences in the period before 1946, when it was purchased and used as an emergency teacher training centre to provide a one-year course for men and women from the Armed Forces, who wished to enter the teaching profession on their return to civilian work.
At the opening of the training college by Sir John Maud, CBE (permanent secretary to the Ministry of Education) he commented that the 'event was of no little local interest'. I wonder what he meant by that comment?
In 1911, the Bognor Official Guide recorded: "Bognor as an Educational Centre – at the present day there is a general feeling that the education of our sons and daughters should be carried on amidst an agreeable and healthfully environment, it is natural then that Bognor should become a recognised educational centre."
Next we should take a look at another building – St Michael's. Like the Dome, it is now used as part of Chichester University.
This building was originally known as East Lodge and later became known as Arran Lodge from 1856 until the 1940s when it was used as a school for young ladies.
It is a Grade II listed building and is described as being 'two storeys, 12 windows … the porch is glazed with a flat segmental fanlight'.
An early advertisement for the school explained that it was a Church of England boarding school for the daughters of gentlemen.
These sentiments are not used for today's educational facilities. In recent years more than £4.6m has been spent to redevelop this building into a convention centre and lecture theatre for use by students and members of the community.
For many years the Bognor Regis Local History Society used it for its monthly meetings.
Then there is Mordington House, formerly known as West Lodge, built in the 1790s and referred to by Dr Davies in the first guide to Bognor in 1807 as 'neither are the houses next to the Dome deficient in beauty or in elegance. Their advantageous situation, the finished style on which they are fitted up, a judicious distribution of ornaments and furniture, within give them peculiar charm, and must impress every beholder with a high onion of the taste of their inhabitants'.
Richard Hasler, a local farmer and landowner, purchased the building for the sum of £1,510 at the beginning of the 1800s and the house remained in his family for more than 50 years.
It was not until c1870 that it became known as Mordington or Mordington House, but the source of the name is unknown.
Originally two residences shared the entrance and each had a dining and breakfast room on the ground floor, a drawing room and bedroom on the first floor, with five more bedrooms on the top floor. The servants, of course, resided in the basement.
The last private owner was Mrs Mitchell Ellis, a charity worker and widow of a Sussex JP.
In 1936, the Woodard Corporation bought the building to be used in conjunction with St Michael's School, as a girls' boarding school, which had been in existence from 1856 at the eastern end of the Crescent.
The school was evacuated in 1941 but sadly did not return after the war.
Newspaper reports in 1987 asked 'what is happening to Mordington?' and continued 'will this fine house crumble and die?'
Eventually it was restored and in August 1991, the house was reopened after a £1.3m restoration project and is now used by all sectors of the university.
In 1992, with the closure of the West Sussex Institute, there was a period of doubt on the survival of these buildings.
The governors looked at selling off the site for the construction of some 200 private homes. However, by 1996 it became amalgamated with Bishop Otter College in Chichester.
Along the Upper Bognor Road are other buildings that have their own place in our history, those of The Shrubbery, Longbrook, Otteram and Northcliffe, but these will have to wait for a future article.
Today the Bognor Regis campus is part of Chichester University and contains Mordington, The Dome and S t Michael's.
It is still used educationally and for a number of years visitors arrived in Bognor Regis to use the facilities, during the summer holidays, including visitors on SAGA holidays to whom I provide an illustrated talk on the history and amenities of the town.
A few years ago I provided a walk through Hotham Park and then over to the college buildings with a group from the Merton Historical Society, where Sir Richard Hotham lived prior to coming to Bognor in 1787. His area and buildings still provide a focus for the town.
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Home made gift tags - super easy and cheap too!
Another great garage sale find - a set of cards from a Rolodex. When I saw them at the sale I immediately thought of "gift tags." I paid 25 cents for a bundle of about 100 cards.
To make the cards a little more interesting I decided to coffee stain them. It is fairly simple. I mixed up a batch of instant coffee and quickly dipped each card in the coffee.
I placed the cards on a microwave safe dish. Layering them is fine - I try and get as many done at one time as possible.
Microwave on high for a minute. The edges will begin to curl as they dry.
Now the fun began. My friend Anne and I gathered up a variety of scrap-booking supplies and headed over to visit our friend's sister, Wanda, who was home bound after having ankle surgery. We spread out the supplies and went to town creating a variety of gift tags. Once we came up with a design we developed an assembly line to make the process go more quickly.
Here's what we came up with.....
Here's what we came up with.....
In just a few hours we made over 150 gift tags and we helped Wanda's afternoon go more quickly.
As an after thought, Anne made some of her tags into cards! Love it!


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Frequently asked questions
Common questions go here, because weddings can be a crazy time and you might even forget to ask these questions. If you think of any others, fire away! The goal is for this to be an easy decision for you!
HECK YES! I'm not going to lie, I love that elopements are becoming more sought after! I want in! Let me know your plans!
DO you travel?
Of Course I do!! I'm a Vancouver Island girl living in Northern BC so I am here, there, and in between ALL the time! I've also travelled to Mexico twice to photograph weddings there. I do ask for travel and accommodation coverage but try to make it as reasonable as possible.
My dream destinations: ICELAND, IRELAND, OREGON, NEW ZEALAND, UTAH, LAKE LOUISE, ALASKA. (So, pretty much everywhere!) Please send me a message if you are in or eloping/travelling to any of these places I need to see!
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I have worked with so many of the wedding industry greats! I would love to share these names with you. Be sure to tell me which shoes you are looking to fill in your area and I will give you all my recommendations!
How many Images will we receive and how long does it take?
Typically, I deliver 60-70 images per hour of a wedding day - that runs around 500 images for a full day. You will receive high resolution images and for optimal printing quality, seek out a professional grade printer. (I can also help with this!)
Images are delivered 6-10 weeks after the wedding. BUT you will see several teasers on Instagram and Facebook throughout that time.
Do you recommend a second photographer?
I am mainly a one woman show, but I thoroughly enjoy bringing on a second photographer for day of coverage. I definitely recommend it. I have an impressive list of go-to's for this job! Having another professional there with me ensures that you get even more angles covered, and even more moments are captured.
SHould we do an engagement session?
Yes yes yes! 90% of my clients tell me they are unphotogenic or awkward. This is why you are hiring a professional! I'm almost certain you are not as awkward as you think you are so let me prove this to you during the engagement session. You will get to know me (and all my quirks) and together we will make magic. You are investing a lot in these images, so it always helps to take out the jitter before the big show.
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Super Mario Brothers Theme By Violinist
Check out this awesome violin player! He can play the violin to exactly match the music on what a Super Mario Brothers game player is hearing through their television.
Who needs to have your television turned up when you have someone playing the same exact game music in your living room!
I played violin when I was younger in fourth and fifth grade...but I was never this good.


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Karl Darlow had a great game for us last Saturday at home to Crystal Palace in what could turn out to be a crucial win for the side and he was our Man of the Match.
After making several very good saves in the first half, Karl then saved that penalty from Yohan Cabaye after 70 minutes and that helped us to a great 1-0 win – only the 8th win this season.
Karl Darlow in training this week
Karl had his name sang to the tune of Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' last Saturday with the following words:
"Always believe in your goal, You've got the power to know, You're indestructible, always believe in – Karl Darlow."
The 25 year-old former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has been in very good form since coming into the side at Norwich, after Rob Elliot had been injured playing for Ireland.
This is what he has said in the local papers today about that song:
"It was a real positive for me, obviously, when you hear the fans sing your name. It feels like it has been a long time coming for me but I have worked hard throughout my career."
"Hopefully this is just the beginning and I can kick on and really go and establish myself at Newcastle."
"The manager has been brilliant since coming in. He is tactically very good, it is well known and he is an unbelievable manager."
"There is a lot of respect from the players for what he has done in his past. Everyone is listening to his thoughts about what he wants us to do on the pitch."
It´s interesting Karl is full of praise for Rafa Benitez, and we have heard that from many of the Newcastle players over the last few weeks.
Darlow started the season as the number two goalkeeper behind Tim Krul but he was injured when Tim got injured playing for the Netherlands.
Rob Elliot got the chance to come in and he played brilliantly for us before he himself was injured playing in an International for Ireland.
So Karl has shown himself to be a good professional and certainly his temperament and character are standing up to what is a tough test of the Northampton-born goalkeeper.
Now we need two good performances from Karl in the final two games of the season – at Aston Villa tomorrow and then at home to Tottenham in the final game of the season.
Two wins in those game could even see us safe this seaosn.
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Sam had recently been struck by how much of the ministry of SCFS not only in Belfast but by all our staff is not to the multitudes, or to whole crews, but to the individual seafarer. Some like Ian, from the Philippines that he meet firstly in the year 2000 and on and off over the years, who is very appreciative of the ministry of SCFS in the ports.
Ian was appreciative of Sam's concern for him to hear services through CD's, his only problem was that he didn't have a CD player in his cabin. Sam was able to supply Ian with a micro hi-fi system and for the rest of the crew two bicycles, clothing and toiletries.
This act of kindness really spoke to the 2nd Officer who was from the Ukraine, as he couldn't believe that all that they had received was a gift from Christians in Belfast to show them how much God loves them.
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Failure in video system
Sometimes, instead of shutting down the entire system on my bedroom computer, which is attached to an HDTV, I just shutoff the TV, leaving the computer running. That normally works fine, but last night it didn't. When I turned on the TV, instead of returning to a normal display of the desktop, all that I got were audio and video static.
It was late and I didn't feel like messing with it, so I shutdown both the TV and computer. When I just turned them back on, the moment that I touched the power switch on the computer, I got 1 long and 2 short BIOS beeps, which I found were for the problem of the thread title, and the description was
An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a horizontal retrace failure has been encountered
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It has been a very long time since I used it, but I thought that I might try benching the system with one of Futuremarks program's"
Futuremark - Download
But I had no idea which it should be? It appears that the primary difference is based on which DX version it is designed for, but the highest that I saw was only DX10, and nothing for DX11 as I would have thought. Would running a bench on the card be of any use diagnosing the problem it is having, or would that be a waste of money?
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|28 Jan 2011
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Just taking a stab at it here, it sounds like when the error happened that night it posted that pop up code and it reappeared when you turned everything back on in the morning letting you know what had happened. Apparently it has corrected it self with the reboot. The real question is; has it happened again? Have a look at this....all I could find.
1 Long Beep And 2 Short, How Do I Fix It? - Suggest A Fix PC Support Forums
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|28 Jan 2011
I rebooted (no beep) and shutdown/restarted (beeped as before), so the problem is not going to disappear on it's own. I suspect that the card should be replaced, but I'm not inclined to do so, unless it is broken, or so crippled that it effects normal operation in some fashion. This leave the question of just how critical the video BIOS ROM is, if it can display desktop normally?
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After finding that the GPU temp is burning up (84°C), I found an artcle that said:
On startup, the BIOS initializes the video card:
Initialize the GPU
Detect number of memory chips, chip size, access mode
Enable memory access and set proper timings
Detect if external devices (analog VGA, DVI, TV-out) are connected and enable them
Set core and memory clock
Enable power management
Set fan speed (if supported by the board)
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windows xp 32 bit
After finding that the GPU temp is burning up (84°C), I found an artcle that said:
On startup, the BIOS initializes the video card:
Initialize the GPU
Detect number of memory chips, chip size, access mode
Enable memory access and set proper timings
Detect if external devices (analog VGA, DVI, TV-out) are connected and enable them
Set core and memory clock
Enable power management
Set fan speed (if supported by the board)
first i would try to take the card out and put it in another computer, if it works on another computer then its your originating computer's problem, if not, the card.
most cards do not reach 80 farenhegiht when starting up, only during gaming or heavy use (even at idle, temps should not be that high). if you can, try booting with integrated graphics to isolate other problems (that are not gpu related), since i have had a plethora of unrelated things affect other, unrelated things.
then if it is a problem of the gpu, i would try to replace the fan, or run it with the case open, put a fan next to opened case(a real fan, not the pc ones) blowing inside the case to cool the gpu (that is, if you gpu fan doesnt work).
if you find out that it is not temperature related, check pcie x16 slot.
but if u want to update bios, get a flashdrive and put all the .sys files and follow mfg instructions( i dont know how to flash bios, the only related thing i did to this was put ddrt on a router).
then replace gpu if you are sure that it is dead.
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Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
Or you could always try the baking Graphics card method, you might have some micro fractures in the soldier that need to be reheated.
This is a a last resort kind of suggestion. You can find all kinds of success stories online and video's on utube about doing this.
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Huma Abedin Finally Cuts Off Weiner
by Bargis on 29/08/16 at 12:13 pm
New York, New York – (satireworld.com)
Huma Abedin is separating from her husband Anthony Weiner in the wake of his latest sexting scandal.
The Clinton campaign manager released a statement on Monday morning just hours after the New York Post reported that Weiner had been sending lewd texts to another woman behind her back, marking the third time he had been caught in the act in the past five years.
Making matter worse, one of the pictures was of Weiner showcasing his manhood in a pair of boxer briefs while the couple's four-year-old son Jordan lay asleep next to him in bed.
'After long and painful consideration and work on my marriage, I have made the decision to separate from my husband,' wrote Abedin in a statement covered in happy faces.
'Anthony and I remain devoted to doing what is best for our son, who is the light of our life. During this difficult time, I ask for respect for our privacy.'
Huma claims she first became aware of the sexting from her husband when an email inadvertently showed up in Hillary's inbox.


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This has been my favorite garden project by far! I had always wanted an old claw foot tub to plant, but they are so expensive, even when they are old and rusty! My friend found this one on a Facebook exchange page and it was only $30 but we had to pick it up...I sent my brother and my husband to pick it up and bring it home, these things are big and heavy!
Once in the yard I found it's forever home and headed to the hardware store for paint. My daughter picked out the color, and as you know, I love pink so I wasn't upset with her choice at all! We also selected a gold for the feet.
The first step was to clean the tub. Since I was going to keep it outside I wasn't set on getting it super clean or removing all of the rust. I think the rust adds a little more character to it anyways.
After cleaning I put a good coat of Kilz on the underside. I wanted to help the paint go on evenly and keep the rust from coming through.
After it was all planted it was time for planting. We headed to the nursery to pick out the perfect plants! Some Mother-in-Laws tongues, some draping succulents and some lavender to fill in.
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Stuff *cough* I Like – Dinner PartiesApril 19, 2008
I had my first grown-up dinner party last night. I had a few of my bestest friends over for dinner, Lauren & John and Lauren & Clayton. I put the crappy college dinner table out on the front porch with my Ikea lamp, two-buck-chuck bottles of wine cleaned and filled with flowers, mason jars with tea candles, and "linens" that I stole from home.
For dinner I made no-knead bread (which Lauren M thought I bought 🙂 ), tuscan butterflied chicken, asparagus sauteed with bacon, and greek garlic-lemon roasted potatoes (from CI International Cookbook)
Here's the boy showing Mr. Chicken "what we do to wise guys."
And true to form, my buddies brought over bottles of wine, jazz was in the background, and we busied ourselves with lighthearted conversation while dinner was finishing up.
For dessert we had Nic's Dad's Apple pie, which has a roux! Possibly the most labor intensive pie I've ever made, if only because I screwed up the roux the first time around. (Don't get snotty and brown the butter, it f's things up.)
Finally we went to the spring formal for TBS KKY, where we danced the night away and generally had a great time.
Other than that, graduation looms ever closer. I still have a major paper to write (Comparative analysis of privatization in China and Russia in the mid-nineties and its affect on labor policy), along with two exams. Thankfully, I finished Zvi's paper of doom; for the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel – rather than a train.
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text: DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors and Chrysler asked the government for an additional $14 billion in aid, a dramatic acknowledgment that conditions in the U.S. auto industry have grown significantly worse in just two months. GM presented a survival plan that also calls for cutting a total of 47,000 jobs globally and closing five more U.S. factories. That represents the largest work force reduction announced by a U.S. company in the economic downturn. Chrysler said it will cut 3,000 more jobs and stop producing three vehicle models. GM said it could need up to $30 billion from the Treasury Department, up from a previous estimate of $18 billion. That includes $13.4 billion previously allocated and $9.1 billion in new loans. The world's largest automaker said it could run out of money by March without new funds. But the automaker claimed it could be profitable in two years and fully repay its loans by 2017. Chrysler LLC requested $5 billion in new loans on top of the $4 billion it received in December. The company had said it might need an extra $3 billion. Both requests were part of restructuring plans the two automakers owed the government in exchange for earlier loans.


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I thought the term "stud master" was used to describe the person who cares for studs, collects their semen and stores it, also supervises live mating with the studs he/she cares for, etc. The NGA owners of studs lease them to a stud master for this specialized care and the stud master's farm is thus termed a "stud farm". Is this incorrect?
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My understanding is the same as yours.In many cases the studs are owned by the farm and/or studmaster.Bob
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Why then did Rockingship describe Larry Birnbaum as a "stud master"? Somehow ,I just don't see Larry collecting sperm on a regular basis!
Hmmm, he did say that - I can't explain further as I have no idea what Larry gets up to! (Just to clarify, this was mentioned in the first RFA newsletter that was emailed out to people who said they wanted to receive it.)
Thanks for the clarification. I am just a stickler for details!
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Brr! It's frigid out there today! After the school bus picked my daughter up this morning, I was so happy to wrap up in a fleece blanket with hot coffee in one hand and one of these muffins in the other. These muffins are so moist and packed with sweet apples in every bite!
Yields 12 muffins
- 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c packed brown sugar (use 1 c if you prefer a sweeter muffin)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 c butter, softened
- 1/3 c milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
- Optional: 1/4 c walnuts, chopped
- Sanding sugar, for topping
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, milk and vanilla.
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just combined, being careful to not over-beat. Stir in the apples and optional walnuts. The batter will be thick.
Fill muffin pans 2/3 full with the batter. Sprinkle sanding sugar over the top of each muffin.
Bake for 22 to 28 minutes (25 minutes in my oven), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan.


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Pair of ceremonial hand colored aquatint etchings portraying the Duke of Montrose, the Duke of Argyll, the Earl of Westmorland, The Earl of Harrowby, the Marquess of Salisbury, Lord Calthorpe, and the Marquess of Wellesley, all dressed in crimson velvet robes with ermine trim attending the Coronation of George IV in 1821. Each face is portrayed in the extraordinary detail of a miniature portrait, hard to capture in a photograph. After the defeat of France at Waterloo, Great Britain became the most powerful nation in Europe and George was determined that his coronation would outshine that of Napoleon I. The coronation of George IV was the most expensive coronation ever. He took great interest in the costumes to be worn during the coronation procession which were inspired in early historical costumes from the Tudor and Stuart courts. Published as plates to Nayler's 'History of the Coronation 1821' in 1824. A full set is of 43 prints is part of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. Inscription below the images reads as follows (from left to right):
Aquatint 1:
THE DUKE OF MONTROSE in his Robes of Estate
THE DUKE OF ARGYLL in his Robes of Estate
THE EARL OF WESTMORLAND as Lord Privy Seal
THE EARL OF HARROWBY as Lord President of the Council
19th July 1821
Aquatint 2:
THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY carrying St. Edward's staff
LORD CALTHORPE carrying the gold spurrs
THE MARQUESS OF WELLESLEY carrying the sceptre with the cross
19th July 1821
Each aquatint comes matted and framed in later bronzed wood frame, ready to display. In good used condition with toning, foxing, and minor imperfections as shown. Shipped professionally packed, fully insured with tracking number.
Measurements: Frames: 28 3/4" by 20 5/8"; Visible Image (mat opening): 20 7/8" by 13"approximately.
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Below you can find the local branches for Shenzhen International T And I Co Ltd Inter Securities Investment Fund Management in China.
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TransferWise uses the real Reuters exchange rate and charges a low, transparent fee. That's why it's cheaper. It's only fair. It's your money.