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The art of photography is different from other arts. This is something you realize when you start to learn photography. This is because photographs don't come from the imagination. When you take a photo, you have to take an image from real life and immortalize it. The problem with that is real life isn't exactly known for perfection. This means that unlike painting where the images have to pass through the mind, where it can be smoothed out and perfected, the camera can only copy reality.
The problem with that is the world is so used to perfection. Photography's limitations are often detrimental for those who seek to create perfect pictures, namely fashion photographers and glamor photographers. This is where photo manipulation comes in. The art of creating touching up photos is something often used in the fashion industry. It makes sure that any imperfections that can be seen on the models in the shoot are smoothed out. This can be a light skin blemish or few wrinkles around the eyes, but the objective is the same: to create a perfect image.
In the old days, photo manipulation needed specialized equipment like airbrushes. However, in today's modern world, computers are taking over that function. There is a plethora of photo-editing software available on the market right now. Combined with the availability of high-end computers, even the ordinary hobbyist photographer would be able to edit his shots. The boom of the Internet has also helped in this – tutorials are available for free online and some of them are quite accessible for beginners.
To start your journey into photo manipulation you must start by acquiring what you need. Getting a digital camera and a computer is a good start. Film-based cameras are fine, but since most photo editing is on the computer, it would be easier to work with a digital one. Next, you need to choose proper photo manipulation software. There are several freeware packages on the Internet and one of them should be good enough for a beginner. Finally, search the Internet for some digital photo manipulation tutorials to point you in the right direction.
There you are! That's all you need to start your career in photo manipulation.


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So, from now on I've decided to start eating healthy. And no, I'm not on a diet. I simply think it's a good choice for everyone, small or big. Health doesn't have to do with looks, it's about wellbeing. U feel better, your body feel better. I'm having one day as a cheat day (of course) because I can't eat healthy everyday.. you know 😎😎 anyways, lets begin!
Made a bowl with fruit, one orange, one apple and some greek yoghurt topped with honey! Perfect for breakfast or snack between meals! Yum


text: Abu Dhabi - The Laureus World Sports Awards was staged in Abu Dhabi thanks to the generous support of Aabar Investments PJS, Host Partner for the event. His Excellency Khadem Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Aabar, said: "Aabar is delighted to bring the Laureus World Sports Awards to Abu Dhabi once again. It is a great event and we hope that many of the world's leading sportsmen and women have enjoyed experiencing our Abu Dhabi hospitality. On behalf of Aabar, I would like to congratulate all the winners and wish every nominee continued sporting success in 2011."Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, offers a fascinating combination of the old and the new; a blend of Arabic hospitality and mystique where a mixture of culture and tradition come together against a backdrop of the most modern world-class infrastructure. Abu Dhabi is developing a reputation as a great sporting venue as host city for the FIFA Club World Cup, the Etihad Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, all highlights of the sporting calendar in the city.Aabar Investments PJS is an investment company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. It invests in various sectors including aerospace, real estate, automotive and financial services. Its largest stakeholder is the International Petroleum Investment Company, which is wholly owned by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.Proceeds from the Laureus World Sports Awards directly benefit and underpin the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation which supports 83 community sports projects around the world. Since its inception, Laureus has raised over €40 million for projects which have helped to improve the lives of more than one-and-a-half-million young people.The Awards were announced in seven categories. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Rafael NadalLaureus World Sportswoman of the Year: Lindsey VonnLaureus World Team of the Year: Spain World Cup TeamLaureus World Breakthrough of the Year: Martin KaymerLaureus World Comeback of the Year: Valentino RossiLaureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Verena BenteleLaureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Kelly SlaterThere were three additional Awards: The Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to football legend Zinedine Zidane, the Laureus Spirit of Sport Award was presented to the European Ryder Cup Team, while May El-Khalil, founder of the Beirut Marathon, won the Laureus Sport for Good Award.


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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- adj. Of, relating to, or being a person trained to give emergency medical treatment or to assist physicians in providing medical care.
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- adj. Of or relating to the provision of emergency medical treatment.
- adj. Of or relating to a paramedic.
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- n. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
- adj. of or denoting a person who assists physicians and nurses or is trained physicians and nurses in their activities
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Workers carry out not just regular companionship duties but also paramedical services like monitoring vital signs and administering medication.
Michelle Chen: Home Health Workers Are Sick of Being Shut Out of Labor Law
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Doctors, nurses, lady health visitors and paramedical staff have also been dislocated in the affected areas.
Pakistani, UN Officials Report Rise in Infectious Disease Due to Flood
Due to shortage of paramedical staff and class four patients badly suffering especially during nighttime.
He also asked for imparting super specialty training to the doctors of the State at some premier health institutes of the country which was readily agreed to by Dr. Ramadoss who promised the Chief Minister that the J&K will be given all possible help in training the doctors and paramedical staff for super specialties being created in the State under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna.
Omar seeks central assistance for 400-bed maternity hospital in J&K
The Chief Minister said besides completing the huge health sector infrastructure, adequate number of doctors and paramedical staff with necessary equipment has to be put in place to make these hospitals functional.
He also emphasized the need for upgrading all paramedical facilities in the hospital.
JKCM said prime concern of government to provide quality,affordable medical treatment to people
Six of the women served as the secretaries of the various unions of textile workers, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, paramedical occupations and hygienists, and social workers.
The doctors and paramedical staff posted there would be provided remunerative incentives including payment of allowances which would almost double their salaries.


text: Big Ben Interactive and Kylotonn Games have released a little preview video featuring some WRC 6 head to head Special Stage rally action, providing a rare insight into the development progress of the upcoming rally racer. With many of the previous WRC games failing to ignite the imagination of rally fans, made even worse by the explosive release of Codemasters DiRT Rally, Kylotonn need WRC 6 to hit the ground running once it releases for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Little is know about the upcoming title, apart from it benefitting from the official licence to represent the teams and manufacturers of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship, however excitement is no doubt high amongst fans as we get the first chance to sample a WRC game built under the full glare of the team over at Kylotonn for the first time. Although WRC 5 was released by Kylotonn, the new game should prove to be the first fully representative release from the studio, after a years development experience with WRC 5 and enough time behind Kylotonn to exert the full benefit of the studios skill set on the new title. WRC 6 - Super Special Stages Trailer It has been confirmed by the studio that the special stages in WRC 6 will be accurate recreations of real life stages, allowing players to follow in the footsteps of the WRC drivers across several locations found on the WRC calendar. Check out the WRC 6 sub forum here at RaceDepartment for the latest news and discussions regarding the new World Rally Championship officially licenced game. Looking forward to WRC 6? Do you think Kylotonn can pull off a solid rally title? Let us know in the comments section below!


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TCU football coach Gary Patterson has suspended sophomore defensive end Devonte Fields for the opening two games of the 2013 season because a violation of university and team policy, according to a statement released Wednesday.
Fields, a former Arlington Martin High School standout, was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year and defensive newcomer of the year after leading the league in 2012 with 17 1/2 tackles for a loss and finishing second with nine sacks.
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text: Let me start off by saying I'm currently using a Blackberry 8130 (HORRIBLE/OUTDATED PHONE), and am so ready for an upgrade! But anyways, I've been lurking around the site for a couple months checking out upcoming phones, waiting to get the perfect phone I want, (I know no phone is perfect but still...) I was really set on getting the Nexus One, but once they revealed it was only going to be for T-Mobile I said forget that. Then I waited for the Incredible. My girlfriend got it the day before it came out, not really a huge fan of the sense ui, But I can live with it. I was set on getting that phone until I was aware of the shortage they had, So I didn't feel like waiting a month for the Incredible to ship out, when the Droid X would be coming out shortly after I received the Incredible. So now that the X is here, I really want it, But after seeing some of the threads on the battery, camera, the difficulty of having the X rooted and other small things like google images not letting you select images, the loudness of the speaker as well as the strength of the vibration, I'm hesitant. I know that MOST of the new phones being released from now on will come with a Front facing camera, which the X does not come with. I do understand that the Front facing camera is not really a big deal at all right now because you either have to have 4g, or wifi. But I believe within a year or so It will be mainstream. So If I did have the Droid X, I would be left in the dust with no front facing camera. All that being said, I am just curious if another phone will be released sometime within this year, besides the moto Droid 2 (Not interested in the Droid 2). I'm not saying I will not get the X because it doesn't have a front facing camera, I'm just saying, I believe that soon it will be a must have feature on cell phones. Please let me know what you guys think. Any criticism or help is always encouraged!!!


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Las Vegas Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties and other Las Vegas topics.
The Palomino Club is not your typical Vegas all-nude strip club. First, it serves alcohol, and that sets it apart from other all-nude clubs. It's the only Vegas club allowed to serve drinks up with the view. Upstairs you'll find the Lipstick Lounge for more private parties, just like you're hoping to enjoy on your trip to Vegas. The Lounge has it's own stage, cocktail service, and dancers. Lap dances are available throughout the Club, too. The Palomino Club is a Vegas landmark, it's been there for years, and it's located at 1848 North Las Vegas Boulevard.
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- adj. Unlikely to take place or be true.
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- adj. Not likely to be true.
- adj. Not likely to happen.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- adj. Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Not probable; not likely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances of the case.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adj. having a probability too low to inspire belief
- adj. too improbable to admit of belief
- adj. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
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He says creating theater out of the improbable is a fundamental part of their mission.
The Massachusetts Democrat tells his version of the American rags to riches story, chronicling what he dubs his "improbable" rise from a broken home and poverty on the Chicago's South Side to the upper echelons of American politics.
I thought about the conditions necessary for life to bloom in improbable places like Cd. Juárez, Culiacán, Terlingua, East.
The change which I propose, is to substitute the word improbable, for miraculous.
All I know is that the article confused the word improbable with impossible.
And second, it is improbable that all the English words listed by Crowley as having come from Irish or Gaulish actually did so.
That looks highly improbable, which is why the chancellor will announce both tax increases and benefit cuts on Tuesday.
At age 27, he was defined as the improbable hero who beat the system.
Following a good plan of always handing on any rumour, however improbable, which is of a thoroughly cheerful nature I said, referring to a report that was current in the messes that morning, 'They say Lord
If the story is a strange one, he doubtless reflected, 'truth is stranger than fiction;' and if it is intrinsically and evidently improbable, that is the very reason why a poet would not have invented it.
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Welcome to gcares.org!
The amateur radio emergency service ARES in Genesee County has a long history of advancing amateur radio and serving the community. We are hobbyist that primarily use our own equipment, that have a heart & conviction for public service & volunteering.
Our mission is simple:
•Support the mission of the Genesee County Amateur Radio Public Corp (GC-ARPSC) and Michigan Specialized Communications Group Inc. (MSCG)
•Advance the amateur radio hobby in Genesee County through the mission of American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
•Support the mission of the Genesee County Radio Club
•Serve the community through severe weather spotting, public service events and any other means we are called upon to provide communication assistance
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•Support the mission of local community events such as the Crim Fitness Foundation, Linden "FirstTry" Triathlon, Atwood Stadium Run


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Dear Senator
I have had legal advice that a writ of mandamus will instruct you to allow the Australian Electoral Commission to examine citizenship of all current and future members of parliament and determine compliance with S44 of the constitution.
Rather than taking up the courts time,wasting your money and time and the tax payers money and feeding already well fed legal people will you create a ministerial directive to allow the Australian Electoral Commission to examine compliance with S44 of the constitution?
I have been told that a writ of mandamus would compel you to do this.
The current operation of S44 of the Constitution is limited to a 40 day time frame after an election is declared where two voters in the members seat must find $500 and approach the High Court of Australia. There is no other way for the law to operate.
Commissioner Colvin of the Australian Federal Police office has advised me that they can not prosecute under S44 of the Constitution because the AEC can not examine citizenship of candidates and members.
The writ of mandamus is,I am told, guaranteed to be effective in changing the rules to allow citizenship to be examined by the AEC.
The people who drew up the Constitution did not want a part of it controlled by a political party,which S44 is now.
I do hope you will see your way to alter the rules by a ministerial directive rather than going through the courts.
I look forward to your speedy reply so that the matter can be resolved.
Tony Magrathea


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How about the day after, the day after? We had a very nice Christmas, just wonderful in so many ways. The being together, the way we simplified our gift giving, visiting with friends -- the day before Christmas Eve, Dan and I went together to deliver some treats to various friends, and ended up staying at one of their houses to watch part of a football game. Just a really nice, relaxing time, the way the holidays were meant to be.
Today, I'm tidying up the house. I put away all the wrapping paper and supplies, which covered the dining room table. It was Gift Wrap Central and was still being used late on Christmas Eve. I put away all of the baking supplies and combined a few treat baskets. Some of the delicious loaves and coffee cakes we received went in the freezer. They'll be yummy treats for tea time this winter. Finally, I cleaned out the fridge and the freezer, finding enough food to plan a month's worth of menus.
We had one major mishap a couple of days before Christmas, when George got into a fight with a wire fence in the backyard. George lost. He is having surgery #2 as I type this, to repair his leg. Greyhounds are extremely sweet dogs. . . and notoriously big babies. After his first surgery as he was leaving the clinic, the vet gently admonished him to "Be tough, George." He has been a very good sport and even looked quite festive for Christmas day.
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We all agree that riding our motorcycles is a lot of fun. For some, beyond being an exhilarating sport, it is a way to relax, unwind, and decompress from life's stress. Generally speaking, motorcyclists - as well as bicyclists and pedestrians -- are more vulnerable than other roadway users to injury in traffic collisions since they don't have the advantage of being cocooned within 3,000 pounds of steel. It is therefore important that as riders, we equip ourselves with the right gear and the right knowledge to keep our riding adventures fun, rewarding and safe.
By following the links below, you can find information on various aspects of rider and motorcycle safety. GSLHOG always promotes safe riding. It is the individual rider's responsibility, however, to ensure their own safety through such things as training; practice; awareness when riding; timely bike maintenance; and, use of proper gear.


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More soft toy illnesses from our world gone wrong
Yesterday we wowed you all with a new range of soft toys from Germany, each of which purportedly suffers from some kind of psychological illness. "Pah," said avid Bitterwallet reader Billy Pilgrim, as he pointed us in the direction of something similar, only darker and more twisted.
It's a range of plush toys that are based on various killer microbes – Ebola, Anthrax, Typhoid and Mad Cow Disease among others. All nice and furry and cuddly with lovely cute eyes.
There's tons of other plush ailments in the range if you're looking to educate and frighten your kids this Christmas – nothing says I love you like a stuffed toy representation of Athlete's Foot…
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- DaveI've got an Ulcer.
- WhiskyI had Ebola last week. Sure people at work (women) and my wife may have said it was only a cold and the dreaded "manflu" but no I'm afriad they are all wrong, it was Ebola.
- AlexisTyphoid looks the most evil!
- PaulHI cant see AIDs
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- KevinThese have been available for years from the US, and I think even on Facebook for the last couple.


text: A non-profit health advocacy group, working with the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention, has ranked Vermont the healthiest state in the country, the office of Gov. Jim Douglas announced last week. The ranking lists each state on 20 measures of wellness, including high school graduation, obesity and infant mortality rates, their focus on preventive medicine and wellness and the percentage of residents with health insurance. Douglas said Vermont can be proud of the ranking. In the last several years, we have taken extraordinary, even historic, steps toward achieving our goals of providing universal access to affordable health insurance for all Vermonters, improving quality and containing costs, and promoting healthy behavior and disease prevention across the entire lifespan through the Chronic Care Initiative, the Governor said. Our responsible, commonsense reforms are improving our health care system, aggressively contain costs, extending coverage to those currently without it and helping to make Vermont the healthiest state in the country. Last week, Douglas and members of the Legislature announced Green Mountain Care, the comprehensive family of low-cost and free health coverage programs for uninsured Vermonters. The newest program under Green Mountain Care is the much-anticipated Catamount Health which opened for enrollment on October 1, 2007. Other programs include the well-known Dr. Dynasaur program for uninsured kids, Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP), Medicaid and Prescription Assistance programs. Green Mountain Care represents the most comprehensive package of health coverage options the state has ever seen, said Governor Jim Douglas. While we are very proud that more than 90 percent of Vermonters have health coverage, it is a top priority to offer everyone in our state access to affordable insurance. Although Vermonts reforms have been widely lauded as among the most far-reaching and comprehensive in the nation, Douglas said much remains to be done. We must remain vigilant in our quest to reduce the escalating costs of health care. Working together, we will continue to make life in Vermont, and health care in particular, affordable for everyone, he added.


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New Year Resolution
I don't know why I delayed publishing this blog post from 5 months ago, but maybe it was meant to be, here it goes:
I finally formulated my New Year resolution. This year I want to stop worrying and being anxious – I want to Embrace Impermanence. The ambition is quite Buddhist, even though I'm not. Why impermanence? 2010 was an interesting year in my life and I learned a lot from it. Looking back I can see the same trend – constantly worrying about different things, waiting for some changes to come to only find later that there is always something else to worry about. The lack of job or dissatisfaction with existing job, being too idle or too busy, the lack of passion for something or too much passion which is excessive, not enough money or enough money but then not enough time for hobbies. Have you experienced that too? It goes on and on. And finally I realized: it is all temporary, just like our lives.
There were several years when I wanted to go to grad school to use my brain more and do something great. I was anxious about this big plan. Then I did it and struggled to support myself through the expensive course of studying. At last I graduated and then I was anxious about finding a job to pay off my school debt. I found the job, but not long after I again was anxious about finding an even better job with event better pay, more challenging and in a better location. I found it, but somehow along the lines I lost my purpose, and was disgusted by making money for already rich guys, while putting others out of work. After suffering though all that, I learned that I should do what I think is right for me, not what others think is good for me.
Then in 2010 I left my job and went to Vietnam, where I was truly happy except for suffering from heat. I was in Saigon for three months volunteering for OLPC . And then I was pondering my next steps. I came back home and again became anxious about finding the job that I like. I went to Central America to connect with non-profits about volunteering, and got kidnapped. There was a moment I thought I might die… and that moment I realized how stupid I was worrying about something all my life, mainly things that are not important. I felt sorry for my parents, who may not accept losing me, and that all this happened in my life because I always trespassed status quo … although robbed I got away unharmed. I returned home and felt so ungrounded and free of all worries for a while…
Right after that I embarked on a journey to start my own website for volunteers, but several developers/designers turned out to be unreliable. My idea of the website failed but after worrying a little I accepted, that it was for the best, because my business model was not that great and later I'd come up with a better idea, timing would be right and I'd have enough resources to implement it. Instead I decided to turn my website idea into a blog, and besides SaigonOLPC I created ChebVolunteer to tell people about volunteering.
Then somehow I forgot the feeling of lightness and started worrying about being unemployed and became anti-social. I still worried I would not find the right job and would stay unproductive for the rest of my life. But I met great people over the summer and started socializing again. There was a moment I wasn't doing much and felt very idle, just like a plant, but then … olpcMAP opportunity came up and I grabbed it, as I sensed it was exactly what I wanted to do. And then …
I found a much better job than I thought I could possibly find in this economy. I became so productive, that I managed to work in a new field, organize exciting fundraising events for my writers group, volunteer for OLPC and move to a new place at the same time.
I'm not anxious or worrying anymore. I realized, that worrying and anxiousness is meaningless. It only takes time and energy from our lives and brings negativity. All is temporary, we all in our lives go through waves and circles (like in Hinduism), which repeat, come and go, move us up and down and we should not be obsessed about controlling them. We just need to be prepared for the next phase while accepting what life gives us at present and trying to make positive changes. There always be idle and negative moments, but they are all temporary.
I also realized that when we don't worry, but stay open to right opportunities and follow our heart, we make right decisions. I went to Vietnam instead of working in Boston last winter and it made me happy. I went to SF OLPC Summit instead of an annual social party in Boston, and that helped me find what I love to do. It gave me answers to many questions I had before. Do I even have a talent? How can I help others who are in need? How can I be useful and improve the world?
We all have moments when others expect us to do something, but we know it is not right. Follow your heart so that you don't blame yourself for the rest of your life for not doing what you really had to do… Find courage to do what is right and even if you fall after that, there will be an even bigger rising. Find similar minded people and continue doing what you are destined to do. Eric Johannson said it better in his Photo Collage Work.
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EMCF 2014 – East Midlands Cyclists Forum meets in Nottingham
35 people attended the East Midlands Cyclists' Forum at the Trent Bridge Inn on the morning of Saturday 18 October, followed by a special ride in the afternoon to show our visitors some of our local campaigning issues, particularly with regard to the NET extensions.
The EMCF was founded in 2006 by the former Chair of the Derby Cycling Group, John Stubbs, to encourage local campaigners to meet and discuss good and bad practice in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, including lots of time to chat, a meal and a ride for those who can stay on for the afternoon.
The EMCF has since met at roughly yearly intervals, usually hosted by one of the region's local campaign groups, especially those in Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield and Leicester. There used to be a group in Lincoln but this is now defunct.
However, a new and very active group, the Derwent Valley Cycling Group, has started in the Belper area, and have ambitious plans for a route connecting Derby with Cromford and Matlock and the expanding network of routes in the Peak District National Park and surrounding area. We much welcome this group and their ambitious plans!
Our recent meeting had a presentation, from Peak Cycle Links, on the ambitious plans for the Pedal Peak Project, expanding and connecting the Tissington, High Peak and Monsal Trails, and linking them to Cromford, Matlock and Buxton stations, as well providing better routes to and from Sheffield and Manchester.
We also had some up to date information on these plans from the lead authority, Derbyshire County Council. These are soon to be implemented by a range of partners including the Peak National Park and other local authorities as well as Sustrans.
Gwyneth McMinn, Regional Network Development Manager for Sustrans, was in fact the first speaker of the meeting, showing how much Sustrans are now involved in a range of project throughout the region and often very overstretched in doing this and having enough time always to engage in detailed local consultation. The contacts made at this meeting should certainly help.
Later in the morning there were updates from the various local campaign groups which gave a useful opportunity to discuss each other's concerns. Also at this meeting were a lot of people who volunteer as Sustrans local rangers, keeping an eye on the state of their local National Cycle Network routes, as well as other related local issues. Their presence was also very welcome and contributed much to the success of the event.
Many thanks to all who came and particular thanks to the many Pedals people, especially Susan Young, who helped organise the very enjoyable day, and to Andrew Martin who organised the celebration birthday cake!
More photos (click thumbnail to view in detail):
EMCF meeting 2013
- The 2013 EMCF meeting took place in Leicester on Sat. 26 October 2013
– see Simon Geller's Cyclenation blog report at:
and also photos below (taken by Clyde Hinton and Simon Geller)
- The replacement Long Horse bridge over the River Trent by its confluence with the River Derwent and the Trent and Mersey Canal, between Sawley and Shardlow, and on the Derbyshire / Leicestershire border (and part of the Midshires Way long-distance path), reopened in November 2011 – (photo above by Les Sims, Sustrans Ranger)
- EMCF meeting in Leicester on Sat 26 October 2013, hosted by the Leicester Cycling Campaign Group (photos by Clyde Hinton, Sustrans Ranger, Matlock), and including a guided tour of cycling provision in the afternoon:
Morning group shot including Matt Scull, Leicester Cycling Group, who
hosted the meeting (seated L) and Alastair Meikle, Secretary of the
Chesterfield Cycling Campaign (seated on R)
Second row includes Hugh McClintock (Pedals, Nottingham), John Catt
(Loughborough and District Cycling Campaign) and John Cutler (CTC Northants)
Standing on the right at the back are Peter Briggs (Pedals) and
Martin Aldred (Derby Cycling Group)
Matt Scull from the Leicester Cycling Campaign Group and Linda from Women velo
Dave Clasby from the Derby Cycling Group (L) and Alastair Meikle from
the Chesterfield Cycling Campaign (R)
Morning Group meeting shot, Friends Meeting House, Leicester
Afternoon guided ride of Leicester cycling provision, good and bad!
- EMCF meeting in Chesterfield on Saturday 22 September 2012, hosted by the Chesterfield Cycling Campaign and with speakers including Roger Geffen, CTC Campaigns and Policy Director, and representatives of Peak Cycle Links and
Sustrans, etc. as well as CCC and Transition Chesterfield.
The presentations from the meeting are available at www.chesterfieldcc.org.uk/node/96
East Midlands Trains Cycling Issues
In January 2007 Pedals, on behalf of the East Midlands Cyclists' Forum, helped arrange a meeting with East Midlands Trains to discuss various cycling issues.
A report of this meeting can be downloaded from http://www.pedals.org.uk/pedals_policy_document
Some of the issues from this meeting, particularly with regard to cycle security and good practice in cycle parking at stations are now being followed up by Pedals with EMT and Peter Briggs from Pedals who attended the Joint EMT / South West Trains Stakeholders' Meeting in London on 21 October 2010. For further information contact Peter at: firstname.lastname@example.com
- See also the Bikes and Trains pages on this website: http://www.pedals.org.uk/em_trains
Background information on the EMCF
An informal network of cycle campaigners (whether working in local groups, as CTC Right to Ride reps or on their own) in the region, the East Midlands Cycling Forum, was started early in 2006, on the initiative of John Stubbs, then Chair of the Derby Cycling Group, with the intention of providing mutual support and a channel to discuss campaigning experiences, ideas and good practice in promoting cycling, as well as to help coordinate lobbying of issues at regional level, for example with the Government Office for the East Midlands (GOEM) and East Midlands Trains.
From the start EMCF has been keen to work with supportive local authority councillors and officers and people from a range of other organisations, including Sustrans, health agencies, other environmental groups, etc. One of our meetings, in Leicester, was in fact hosted by the City Council. We are also keen to support major local authority cycling projects such as the Cycle Derby Project, funded by Cycling England from 2005-8.
The EMCF had its first meeting in Derby in May 2006 and since, then has met, about twice a year, in Nottingham, Leicester, Chesterfield and Lincoln. So far, the format at these meetings has been a mixture of a couple of formal presentations, usually on local campaigning issues in the area, a combination of formal and more informal discussions and then, after a bite to eat and a drink, a couple of hours guided ride to see some cycling developments at first hand.
Local Cycle Campaign Groups in the East Midlands
(in addition to CTC Right to Ride representatives)
Chesterfield Cycling Campaign:
Derby Cycling Group:
Leicester Spokes (established in 1983 as a campaign group but since 2007 just a group offering rides):
Pedals (Nottingham Cycling Campaign)
Spalding Pedals (Lincolnshirfe)
(no website);
Contact Spalding Pedals,
19 Ladywood Road, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 2DA
Other information (cycle routes and maps etc.)
- The latest versions (2011) of the six Leicestershire cycling maps including Leicester City, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth and the Coalville area can be downloaded at www.leicester.gov.uk/cycle-city
At the EMCF meeting in Nottingham on 2 October 2010 it was agreed that future coordination of the group should revolve with, at each meeting, one group offering to organise the next meeting, and then taking over responsibility for updating the address list and contacting those on it, before in turn passing on the role to the local group organising the next meeting.
Some photos from past EMCF meetings:
Chesterfield- April 2008 (acknowledgements to Alastair Meikle, Chesterfield Cycling Campaign)
Nottingham: 2nd October 2010 (including meeting at 'The Globe' and afternoon ride on
The Big Track route to Beeston Lock and back, with a refreshment stop at The Boathouse
Cafe near Beeston Lock.
(acknowledgements includes Alastair Meikle, Chesterfield Cycling Campaign and Dave Clark, Pedals)
EMCF meeting in Leicester on Saturday 12 March 2011 (venue – Phoenix Square,
Midland Street, Leicester LE1 1TG) – no photos available.
EMCF meeting in Derby on Sat 8 March 2012, hosted by the Derby Cycling Group,
– no photos available
- The replacement Long Horse bridge over the River Trent by its confluence with the River Derwent and the Trent and Mersey Canal, between Sawley and Shardlow, and on the Derbyshire / Leicestershire border (and part of the Midshires Way long-distance path), reopened in November 2011 – (photo above by Les Sims, Sustrans Ranger)
- Ridewise Rural Rides for All, Nottinghamshire (programme formerly run by Notts County Council 1984- 2010, but founded by Pedals in 1983), www.ridewise.org.uk or
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Here is an article about Women in Science that I thought might generate some discussion.
NATURE|Vol 442|31 August 2006, by Paul Smaglik.
"These comments were addressed head on in a recent Commentary by Ben Barres
(Nature 442, 133–136; 2006) — an article that generated a lot of comment, some
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I've been on a bit of a tiny thing kick. I can't help it, they make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
The first one is a Pokémon. Its name is Poliwag, a bastardization of "pollywog", since the Pokémon itself is conceptually based off of Costa Rican glass frog tadpoles (sixth on this marvelous list of transparent animals; warning for visuals of internal organs, since despite all of these animals being alive and well, you can see right through them). The pattern is from Ravelry right here. I used cotton thread and a 2mm hook to make him tiny and adorable.
The second is Rachel Carroll's Dutch Rabbit, done with sock yarn and 2.25mm needles with seed bead eyes. Quarter for size reference! The breed features some of the most aesthetically pleasing rabbits out there, in my opinion.
This is just a quick post. I've been swatching for my Velociraptor, trying to work out the most difficult parts: the wings. Next week we're going to have a saunter through the dinosaur wing, including why a flightless hunter like Velociraptor would have had wings or feathers at all, and how I intend to represent them in crochet.
One more pic of the bunny for luck.


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The origins of Gullivers are hard to trace and shrouded in mystery but an appeal for the refusal of an ale house license in 1865 suggests this is when it opened. Originally a Wilson's house called The Albert Hotel, then The Grenadier, J.W. Lees brewery bought the pub in the 1970s. They renamed it Gullivers and restored the green tiling to the front of the building whilst the original tiling is still visible at the Tib Street end. Gullivers has had an eclectic history of different guises over the years, encompassing everything from a jazz club to a transvestite bar.
Situated on the lively strip of Oldham Street in Manchester's ever changing Northern Quarter, Gullivers has been re-imagined as a lively, bustling bar with some of the best atmosphere, music and bands on offer in Manchester.
Having already rejuvenated the top of Oldham Street with the hugely successful and popular Castle Hotel, we want to help make this area a vital new hub of activity in the Northern Quarter.
With a newly refurbished ballroom and smaller acoustic lounge hosting live music and entertainment from local and breaking acts, you can say you saw it here first! Focusing on heady times, friendly faces and rock 'n' roll, the new Gullivers welcomes you to take this adventure with us.
In addition to our welcoming bar and fillerless jukebox, our upstairs venue is truly a one-of-a kind in the Northern Quarter. Continuing with the building's history as a well known music venue we have sympathetically restored upstairs, using original features, to a decadent ballroom space. There are few (if any!) better places to see a variety of Up – and Coming and established bands. Once known as the Blue Room the venue has played host to a number of more rebellious acts including Victor Brox and, on February 15th 1952, licensing justices felt the need to ban an event featuring Alan Hare's Blue Note Jazzmen, suggesting Gullivers has always gone against the grain!
You may be familiar with Gulliver's Travels, a story in which our protagonist meets fascinating people in a curious and exciting land, yet always makes it back home (albeit in a slightly dishevelled state). This may sound familiar to those of you that have come to see us… For those that haven't; sound like fun?
Honest, vibrant and unique, Gullivers is your new alternative in the Northern Quarter. No pretensions and no gimmicks, forget about tomorrow for now and come join us for the ride!


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Bangalore has a host of restaurants. From fine dining to cheap and cheerful, from Indian to Continental, Western to Chinese and everything in between, there's no shortage of food options in this city.
Bangalore has also earned its reputation as the pub capital of India. And rightly so. The city is crammed with stylish pubs in every other street. One thing to bear in mind though. Pubs close at 11pm so make sure your night out starts early.
Some of the more renowned restaurants popular amongst tourists and locals alike include Chung Wah and Taipan for Chinese food, La Casa and The Only Place for Continental cuisine and Jacaranda and Tandoor for Indian food.
Below is a comprehensive listing of some of the best places to drink and/ or dine in Bangalore.
Update 28/11/2008
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This typographically driven brand identity reflects the mothering femininity, home-made quality, passion for food; care for people and Latina vibrancy of Miss Perez. The custom letterforms are deliberately 'un-finished' and rough, leaving the brandmark with a rustic and personal vibe. The Sandinista-style type was laser cut from rusted steel to mark the entry statement and the typeface is even hand painted on the restaurant walls serving as a wayfinding system.
Finalist (Typography) at the 37th Annual Adelaide Advertising and Design Club (AADC) Awards (2014).


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MLS Seamanship Series - Safe Speed
The Navigational Rules of the Road (Rule 6) states that you need to set a safe speed in all conditions of visibility. This obviously does not mean the same "safe speed" applies in good as well as restricted visibility. The first requirement of this rule is to consider what the state of visibility is because safe speed in any condition must be closely related to the immediate circumstances and conditions at hand. A boat at high speed has a large amount of force. With an untrained operator, this force can be dangerous.
- Heavy seas: Slow down as winds and seas increase; the boat will handle more easily. Pounding or becoming airborne fatigues the hull and could injure your crew or cause them chronic body aches and pains.
- Traffic density: Do not use high speed in high traffic density areas. A safe speed allows response to developing situations and minimizes risk of collision, not only with the nearest approaching vessel, but with others around it.
- Visibility: If conditions make it difficult to see, slow down. Fog, rain, and snow are obvious limits to visibility, but there are others. Visible features and obstructions (river bends, piers, bridges and causeways), along with heavy vessel traffic, can limit the view of "the big picture." Darkness or steering directly into the sun lessens ability to see objects or judge distances. Prevent spray on the windscreen (particularly salt spray or freezing spray) as much as possible and clean it regularly. Spray build-up on the windscreen is particularly hazardous in darkness or when you experience glare.
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First off, Glenn has added a cool bonus that I'll put with Prize Package #3 (the Multi-Fun Pack):
From Glenn:
200 count (100 pairs) of Radians FP60 uncorded foam earplugs. Supposedly have a NRR of 29. They are made in the USA. Info from their website here: http://www.radians.com/radsite/index.php/products/industrial-safety-products/hearing-protection/item/radians-resistor-29-earplugs. I figure they may come in handy for shooters or anyone needing hearing protection.
I will mail these only to someone within the lower 48 states. I ordered them, from Sportsmansguide.com, tonight so should have them long before the end of the month. If for some reason they do not arrive or wind up on back order or out of stock forever, I will substitute a $20 gift card at Sportsmansguide.com.
I put this with the Multi-Fun pack as a kind of "grab bag of cool stuff" - because who doesn't want a pistol bayonet, and who couldn't use a hundred pairs of individually wrapped ear plugs, right?
Secondly, Bruce sends more clarification on 1/3 of prize package #5 (1500 rounds of .22LR):
That's 500 rounds in a fake spray can to keep your precious rimfire safe from prying eyes and sticky fingers, a necessity in today's cutthroat ammo environment. This is in addition to the 1,000 round bulk pack Bruce has already pledged. 1,500 rounds of .22LR - you literally can't buy a package like this right now.
Ambulance Driver just enlisted the help of the inimitable LawDog to get folks to donate to Kilted to Kick Cancer through him. I can't match the sheer awesome of LawDog, but I can ratchet up my prize packages a bit, so here we are. Two awesome "playsets"*, a frikkin' laser, a fun pack, a kick-ass AR-15 lower, and .22LR ammo. All can be yours, for a tax-deductible donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation through my donation site:
*Quick note on the playsets here. These are two distinct and separate prizes. I listed them as 1a and 1b because they're both awesome enough to be #1.
Thanks again to everyone who donated items as well as to those that have donated to my fundraising efforts!
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Monday, July 02, 2007
El monstruo resucitado (1953)
An investigative reporter, Nora (Miroslava Stern), is sent by her editor to find out if ads in personal columns hold any kind of interesting story element. At an arranged meeting in the dock area of the city, she meets the writer of an intriguing advert--a mysterious man, dressed in black, his face covered by what looks like a black surgical mask and his eyes hidden by dark glasses. Determined to stick to her assignment, despite the man's peculiar, if not frightening, appearance, she accepts to ride back to his house. In the car, he introduces himself as Herman Ling (Jose Maria Linares-Riva).
They arrive at a cemetery and get out. Ling's country hilltop residence is reached through this spooky graveyard of gnarled trees and tombstones jutting up at odd angles, as if the dead under the earth were attempting to push through the ground to seek revenge or succor in the land of the living. As the horrors begin to mount, Nora stifles her fear in pursuit of the story. Ling's house is filled with sculpted figures of women in various tragic poses; at his employ is a peculiar servant who appears either half-idiotic or half-mad. The mirrors of the house are covered in black cloth. Soon, horrid noises and screams will be heard. We have fully entered the land of nightmare....
Trapped by her own desire to complete her assignment, Nora must brace herself for these horrors and more to come. Ling, who is a plastic surgeon, begins to reveal his past to Nora, telling her of his rejection by society and his peers. Nora responds with sympathy in order to elicit more from Dr. Ling--until finally he takes the traumatic step of removing his mask in front of her. The scene and what follows contain the most raw and emotionally uncompromising moments of any such "Phantom of the Opera" moments in cinematic history. At this time, El monstruo resucitado reaches its most impacting, if not shattering point. Soon after, however, another plot element is introduced which quickly turns the film in another direction. Back in a restaurant in the city, Nora relates to her editor the horrors of the night. Unbeknownst to her, Dr. Ling, wishing to make sure if Nora's sympathetic feelings have been real, has hidden himself behind a partition in the restaurant, and he overhears her conversation with her editor. Now there will be revenge. To that end, Dr. Ling restores life to a suicide victim, Serguei Rostov (Carlos Navarro), turning him into Ariel, who will be his automaton of vengeance. The resuscitated "monster" is handsome, while his maker, Dr. Herman Ling, is the repulsive monster. The good-looking and charming Ariel introduces himself to Nora at her favorite restaurant. A relationship begins, while Dr. Ling plots to have Nora kidnapped and disfigured....
Miroslava Stern, who professionally went by her first name alone, received top billing in El monstruo resucitado. Stern was a Czech émigré, who escaped with her father and mother from the Nazi takeover of her country. Her stardom began solidified when she appeared on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1950, for her role in The Brave Bulls. Her suicide in 1957 would give her a future appellation of being "The Mexican Marylin Monroe." Considering her credits in La muerte enamorada (1950), Monstruo resucitado, and Luis Bunuel's Ensayo de un crimen (1957), one may want to add another appellation--"Mexico's first scream queen," a descriptive that's admittedly of some tenuous reasoning, but fun, nevertheless.
Carlos Navarro received second billing, to be followed by Jose Maria Linares-Rivas, who as Dr. Herman Ling, is the undisputed star of the film, traveling expertly from stately controlled evil to pathos, then to hysterics and mad laughter, and back again. The Spanish-born Linares-Rivas had already an impressive acting resume before appearing in El monstruo resucitado, with two nominations for the Silver Ariel award for Best Supporting Actor. He died a couple of years after the making of El monstruo resucitado, at the age of fifty-four.
The man behind the mask:
Jose Maria Linares-Rivas
With El monstruo resucitado, director Chano Urueta was on his way to confirming his place as one of Mexico's premier exponents of fantasy and horror. A year later he would helm the classic La bruja (The Witch, 1954), in which a woman this time was the disfigured one. Abel Salazar would employ him for his productions of El Baron del terror (The Brainiac), El espejo de la bruja (The Witch's Mirror) and La cabeza vivente (The Living Head), which would garner Urueta, or at least his films, the attention of many horror fans in the United States.
Arduino Maiuri was responsible for the film's story and part of the screenplay. Born in Italy in 1916, Maiuri spent the 1950s in Mexico, writing many scripts, before returning to Italy in the 1960s, where he became involved in such films as Mario Bava's Diabolik (1968), Sergio Sollima's Citta violenta (1970) and Sergio Corbucci's Vamos a matar, companeros (1970).
For producer Sergio Kogan, El monstruo resucitado was his first horror film. He would follow-up with the aforementioned La bruja, then the pivotal Ladron de cadaveres (1956) and finish off his horror production with Misterios de la magia negra (1958). Though his name as a producer of horror films has been completely overshadowed by Abel Salazar (no doubt due in large part to absence of English-dubbed versions of his films), Kogan is critically important in the development of the genre in Mexico and can, with some debate, be considered the true father of the golden age of Mexican horror.
El monstruo resucitado embraces all the essential components that make a traditional horror film memorable--crescendoing terror, captivatingly weird visuals, plot surprises, and a heartfelt sympathy for the monster (in this case, two monsters--the doctor and the revived killer). There are moments in its latter half when it becomes nearly too outrageous, and the film's lackadaisical back screen projection work is unfortunate, but clearly El monstruo resucitado is just brimming for a major discovery by classic horror fans throughout the world, who should be both astounded by and delighted with the film.
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S: The Blaylock Bagwell Family
BC: Created by: Kelsey Blaylock
FC: The Blaylock Bagwell Family Recipe Book By Kelsey Blaylock
1: The Blaylock Bagwell Family Recipe Book By Kelsey Blaylock Dedicated to Judy Blaylock Bagwell
3: I am. I am. Junk food, my boyfriend, and my dog. I like to shop and spend time with family. Confidence, kindness, and honesty are important to me. I like to help others and make people happy. I may lack confidence in myself. But, I have a supportive family that helps me build self-esteem. I love old-time romance. I hate yelling and insults. Wars and killings horrify me. This is me. I am!
4: Every family is different, some being extended families and some being single-parent families. Parents must provide care, affection, security, and support for their children. They need to be prepared for the challenges of balancing work and family in today's society. Work puts a lot of stress on all families, including double-income families, single-parent families, blended families, and extended families. Negative effects include the separation or isolation of family members, and parents bringing their work home instead of leaving it at work. Work affects families emotionally and decreases job satisfaction. Families put a ton of stress on work. When a child is sick, parents must tend to their children and put them before work. Family always comes before work. Making sure the family is satisfied and happy helps the adults at work. If the spouse and children are happy, paperwork and other office activities get done efficiently. The working business class base their mood, attitude, and productivity off of the home and family life. Sometimes it is very difficult to balance work and family, but that is part of the everyday challenge that is presented to most working families.
7: Family Recipes
8: Banana Bread Source: My Great Aunt Dolores Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 3 mashed bananas 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs Combine shortening and sugars using beaters then add eggs with beaters and make fluffy. Then add dry ingredients. Add bananas last. Pour into 2 floured and greased (Pam) bread pans. Bake 1/2 hour at 325 degrees.
9: My grandma remembers her sister making this recipe for her as a child. Since their mother had passed away at a very early age, my grandma and great aunt came up with their own recipes. They still make this recipe today and have passed it down to my mom and her sisters.
10: Relatives would always stop by my grandma's house so my grandma came up with this quick and easy recipe. The sloppy joes can be made in minutes so if you get caught off guard with company, you can make this easily. This is a very inexpensive dinner that goes a long way and can feed a lot of people.
11: Sloppy Joes Source: My Grandma LaRue Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger 1 can chicken gumbo soup ketchup mustard 1 small onion pepper Brown hamburger and onion. Drain fat. Add soup, ketchup, mustard, and pepper. (Enough ketchup and mustard to taste) Simmer and serve.
12: Meatballs and Gravy Source: My Grandma LaRue Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger 1/2 cup crushed soda crackers 1 egg pepper onion steak sauce 1 can cream of mushroom Combine all ingredients. Brown meatballs (fairly low, 250 degrees for 15 minutes). Drain grease. Add cream of mushroom soup and 1 can of water (mixed in separate bowl and then pour over meatballs). Cook with lid partially on. Serve with rice.
13: My grandma came up with this because it fed a family of five easily and all she needed was a few ingredients. It didn't take a lot to make a big meal like this.
14: My uncle David had bought a box of the suddenly salad and his daughters did not like it so he added a bunch of ingredients for flavor. My cousins loved the pasta salad after that.
15: Sausage Pasta Salad Source: Uncle David Ingredients: 1 box of suddenly salad shredded parmesan cheese 1 cucumber 1 turkey sausage half box of rotini noodles artificial crab meat diced ham shredded cheddar cheese broccoli fat free italian dressing Slice up turkey sausage and fry it. Make pasta and add rotini noodles, cook as directed. Slice up broccoli and cucumber. In large bowl, combine pasta, packet of seasoning from pasta box, crab meat, and rest of ingredients. Stir and serve.
16: Vegetable Beef Soup Source: Vivian Bagwell Ingredients: can of diced tomatoes flour chopped cabbage beef broth canned green beans onion canned lima beans celery canned peas barley canned whole kernel corn carrots ketchup potatoes soy sauce salt/pepper/sugar Flour the stewed beef. Then lightly brown in skillet. Pour into large stockpot and add beef broth, chopped onions and celery. Simmer for two hours. Then add barley, carrots, potatoes, and chopped cabbage. Cook for 20-25 minutes. Add green beans (drained), canned lima beans(drained), canned peas(drained), and canned whole kernel corn (drained). Cook until heated. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar (enough to taste) and a can of diced tomatoes. Add ketchup and soy sauce (to taste).
17: She came up with this recipe by experimenting with different vegetables. She started throwing veggies and spices into a big pot and that is how she came up with her vegetable beef soup recipe.
18: Citations Thank you to my mom who took all of the pictures used. Thank you to my grandma, my Aunt Dolores, Uncle David, and my grandma Vivian who provided the recipes and family stories.
19: The Blaylock Bagwell Family Recipe Book By Kelsey Blaylock


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Hi There....Its Amy Heller again this week from Paush Design...
I wanted to show you an image that you can get for FREE from BlackLeaf Studios right now!!
It's called Perched Birds and I just love it!
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It's gorgeous and it is soo cute!
I fell in love when I saw it!
Again, I used this image along with Aspen Breeze papers and I just love the result!
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Barking Spider Pottery
Rebecca Plummer & Jon Ellenbogen
Jon and Rebecca met as students in a pottery class at Penland School of Crafts in 1974. Jon had been trained as an engineer, had done missile design, and spent four years on the engineering faculty at a university before coming to Penland. Rebecca had earned a degree in philosophy and worked as a potter prior to her Penland experience. After Penland they created Barking Spider Pottery and settled into the mountains of NC, where they have worked together and raised their twin boys.
Artist Statement
Jon and Rebecca's utilitarian pottery reflects what is important to them: a mindful life centered around family, friends, and community. Their pottery is intended for daily use in the home and primarily focuses on items for the table, the place where everyone gathers to share meals and memories are created. Jon's passion for cooking and Rebecca's love of gardening are primary factors informing how they approach making pots. Dinnerware, serving bowls and many other pieces are made with careful consideration: "How will the food look in a particular pot or with a certain glaze?" or "How does a spoon feel scraping the last bit from a soup bowl?" To have people pause, look, and then decide to invite Barking Spider Pottery into their homes, their busy lives, and their everyday routines, is one of the great pleasures Jon and Rebecca continue to receive after forty years of making pottery together.


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Walker's Effort Helps Lift Bears to Second Round
March 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- In a game with two players named Ashley Walker, only one stood out. California's Ashley Walker always saves her best for the NCAA tournament, and the senior did so again.
Walker scored 21 points and Cal's defense overwhelmed Fresno State in a 70-47 first-round victory Saturday night in the Trenton Regional.
The Bears (26-6) advanced to a second-round game against either fifth-seeded Virginia or 13th-seeded Marist, which met later Saturday at Galen Center on Southern California's campus.
LaShay Fears tied her career-high with 18 points and Marnique Arnold grabbed 11 rebounds for the 13th-seeded Bulldogs (24-9), whose five-game winning streak ended as they went out in the first round for the second consecutive year. Fresno State's Ashley Walker was scoreless.
Playing in her final NCAA tournament, Cal's Walker was 9-of-12 from the floor and grabbed eight rebounds. She has scored 20 or more points in four of the five NCAA tourney games she's played.
Alexis Gray-Lawson added 14 points and Lauren Greif 11 in the 13th-ranked Bears' sixth consecutive win over the Bulldogs.
The fourth-seeded Bears, who improved to 3-6 in the tourney, have never gotten past the second round in their six previous appearances.
They were right at home at Galen Center, though, having played two games on the same court during last week's Pac-10 tournament, where the Bears were upset by USC in the semifinals.
The Bears opened the game on a 14-5 run, with Walker scoring 11 points, including nine in a row.
From there, the Bulldogs outscored Cal 15-10 to close to 24-20, the closest they got the rest of the game. But the Bulldogs also committed four of their 11 first-half turnovers in that stretch and twice trailed by 10 points, their largest deficit of the half.
Walker, Rama N'diaye and Natasha Vital each hit jumpers as Cal closed out the half on a 6-1 spurt to extend its lead to 30-21 while the Bulldogs committed three consecutive traveling turnovers.
Walker scored the Bears' first basket of the second half, and they quickly built a 46-23 lead. Greif, Vital and Gray-Lawson each hit 3-pointers, and Walker had another basket in Cal's 16-2 run.
On Gray-Lawson's 3-pointer, Walker stole the ball, tripped and fell getting upcourt but still managed to find her teammate beyond the arc. The Bears shot 42 percent from the floor.
Fresno State, the WAC tournament champions, led the nation in 3-pointers made per game all season, averaging 9.5. But the Bulldogs were just 4-of-18 against the Bears and committed 21 turnovers - five above their average.
They were limited to 32 percent shooting from the floor, with Jaleesa Ross, Hayley Munro and Bailey Amundsen - the Bulldogs' three top scorers - all held under their double-digit averages.
It was Fresno State's second-worst loss of the season; the worst was a 100-62 defeat to Stanford, another Pac-10 team.
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One of the reasons why President Obama won the 2008 election was because of his campaigns mastery of social media and online marketing. The Obama campaign embraced these two forms of marketing, creating a winning online strategy that appealed to Millennials especially. Four years later, have Republicans caught up in terms of marketing their campaigns effectively online? The top two candidates on the Republican side right now are former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Which campaign has the best online marketing strategy? Let's put the two campaigns head to head and find out.
Let's analyze Romney and Santorum's brands in terms of their online marketing efforts. We'll focus on three categories: social media impact, website engagement, and website SEO and inbound links.
Social Media Impact
Facebook: Romney's Facebook page has a whopping 1,509,746 "likes," versus Santorum's meager 164,906. This is a HUGE difference! Also, Romney has almost 80,000 people talking about him on Facebook whereas Santorum has just over 41,000 people talking about him. Also, Romney's page, powered by digital media company Thismoment, just looks a lot better than Santorum's
Twitter: Again Romney has more followers, with 360,155 versus Santorum's 153,375. Surprisingly, though, Santorum has actually tweeted about twice as much as Romney in total. Santorum has been tweeting an average of 5.4 times a day for the past week, which is impressive compared to Romney's 1.4 average tweets per pay during the same period. Tweeting more often allows Santorum to be more engaged with his audience as well as more informative. He often retweets posts by his followers and keeps them up to date on the latest happenings with his campaign. Romney does the same thing, just much less frequently, which loses him points. Over the past eight weeks, however, Romney has been gaining both Facebook "likes" and Twitter followers at a much faster pace than Santorum
YouTube: Again, Romney has more subscribers than Santorum with 5,008 versus 2,914. Romney also has more channel views and more total upload views.
Overall, it's possible that Santorum might have slightly more social media engagement with his followers, but there's no denying that Romney has more followers in every category and is therefore the clear winner in terms of social media impact. Romney also has a higher Klout score (77) than Santorum (66).
Winner: Mitt Romney
Website Engagement
Website engagement measures how users interact with a website. Website owners want users to be able to easily navigate a site and find information they are looking for. In terms of our two contestants, I would assume they would also want users to stay on their site for as long as possible, researching the candidate's platform, clicking multiple pages, and donating to the campaign. They also need a site that effectively communicates their political message to visitors.
When visiting Romney's website, visitors are asked to provide their email address and zip code before even entering the actual website. Obviously this is to grow Romney's database, but it doesn't fall in line with the permission marketing concept that businesses are beginning to follow. Upon entering both the sites, they look very similar. Both sites make it easy for visitors to find each candidate's bio and the issues they stand for, as well as donate money.
From a design standpoint, Romney's website definitely looks better than Santorum's, though. Santorum's site does the job, but it doesn't look like he's put as much money into it as Romney has.
Winner: Mitt Romney
Website SEO & Inbound Links
SEO and inbound links are very important to a website because they determine how high up on a Google search the site will appear. It will be hard for a website to be on the first page of a Google search without many inbound links to the site. It also tells us how popular the website is in the vast sea of the World Wide Web. While SEO is probably not a major concern for these presidential candidates, whoever runs their website is probably very concerned with SEO.
A Google search for "Santorum," for example, provides links to many anti-Santorum sites on the first page of Google. Santorum's actual website isn't even the first website on the page, it's third! The fourth website is called "Spreading Santorum," and has the quote, "The frothy mixture of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the by-product of anal sex" visible right underneath the link to the website. I'm sure Team Santorum is not very pleased about this; they obviously need to work on their SEO.
According to HubSpot's Marketing Grader tool, Romney beats Santorum 91 to 66. Marketing Grader is an assessment tool that analyzes a site's entire marketing funnel and compares it to another site. When looking at inbound links to their websites, Romney wins with 3,828 inbound links versus Santorum's 1,566. Romney also has 10,800 pages indexed by search engines while Santorum only has 1,460.
Romney's site has a blog that publishes new posts every three hours on average. These blog posts are being shared an average of 75 times on Facebook and 38 times on Twitter. Santorum also has a blog but new posts are created much less frequently.
Winner: Mitt Romney
If the next Republican presidential candidate were to be picked strictly on the basis of online marketing, Romney would be the clear winner. He beats Santorum in all three categories; Team Santorum needs to step up their efforts if they want to pull ahead on Super Tuesday.


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What started with a 5,000-house development at Great Chesterford (NUGC) has become a triple threat that if allowed to proceed will totally change the area between Saffron Walden and Sawston. Read on and you'll see how this post could easily… Continue Reading →
January 2019: If you're wondering what's happening about the draft Local Plan you're not alone. The whole thing is a mess not helped by the unashamed way UDC is window-dressing the harsh realities and trying to cover the tracks of… Continue Reading →
In Walden Local newspaper (21/11/18) our Member of Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, replied to the open letter published by StopNUtown Action Group. Sadly, she avoided the questions we posed, made a series of unevidenced assertions and repeatedly misrepresented what we said. For… Continue Reading →
The reality behind NUGC, a new town at Great Chesterford. Short answers to important questions about North Uttlesford Garden Community and who will benefit by building 5,000 houses in the wrong place for the wrong reasons. Will young people looking… Continue Reading →
A report on the Uttlesford draft Local Plan made public this week (wk/comm. 12/11/18) poses searching questions about the Council's competence and behaviour, stretching from the officers that prepared the plan to councillors who approved it for public consultation. Several… Continue Reading →
StopNUtown Action Group has twice written to our MP, Mrs Kemi Badenoch, without receiving a reply. Will it be third time lucky with this letter, published as an open letter in the Walden Local 14th November 2018. Dear Mrs Badenoch:… Continue Reading →
More than 1,000 people have joined the Stop North Uttlesford Town Action Group page at Facebook. It's the ideal way to pick up news about the local plan and read latest views on planning and housing policy. You can also… Continue Reading →
New government figures have raised yet more questions about the level of housing need in Uttlesford. The council's forecast could be overstated by as much as 3,000 houses. The following press release was issued 24/09/18 by StopNUtown Action Group Uttlesford… Continue Reading →
If you're interested to know what will happen in future, these are the remaining milestones for the local plan. Submission Reg 22: After compiling the representations received on the (Regulation 19) Local Plan, the document will be submitted to the… Continue Reading →
Here is the submission made by the StopNUtown Action Group Steering Committee to the pre-submission Uttlesford Local Plan. Rather than try to cover everything we focussed on key issues that strike at the credibility of the decision-making process of the… Continue Reading →
This video – filmed by drone – shows the landscape that will be covered by the proposed new town next to Great Chesterford. It provides a really good appreciation of the expansive and rural countryside that will be swallowed up… Continue Reading →
The elevation of the proposed North Uttlesford Garden Community will put it in the top 2% of most visible land in Uttlesford, making it visible from 57% of all surrounding land in a 5 mile radius. By comparison Saffron Walden's… Continue Reading →
By a resident of the parish: Living among the beauty of these surrounding fields of Great Chesterford, here all that lay deep within its heart is 'nature'. As witness to the incredible night time habits of many creatures who frequent… Continue Reading →
By Isabelle Lewis, age 15: Any envisaged proposal for the NUGC, including the vital importance for a safe and sustainable transport scheme that actually works, should provide evidence to address key safety issues concerning the village of Great Chesterford and… Continue Reading →
The area around Great Chesterford is historically and archeologically important. Artefacts have been found dating back to pre-historic, Iron Age, Roman and Anglo Saxon times. The natural rolling landscape has been sculpted by nature and settlers across the centuries built villages… Continue Reading →
For many observers of the local plan process, the North Essex Garden Communities have represented a benchmark. The 3-community scheme has been in process for some years and is backed by the Government. And yet when submitted to the planning… Continue Reading →
In May 2018, StopNUtown published a 20-page booklet about the proposed North Uttlesford Garden Community (NUGC). The booklet outlines why NUGC is "the wrong place for the wrong reasons" and will not be sustainable, and how the conduct of UDC… Continue Reading →
On the eve of UDC's Planning Policy Working Group meeting to finalise the district local plan (ready for cabinet and ultimately a full council vote), StopNUtown Action Group published an open Letter to Council leader, Howard Rolfe, which contains four… Continue Reading →
Michael Young has over the years intensively studied Uttlesford's jobs and population growth, first in the context of Stansted Airport and latterly for the Local Plan and its implication for housing. He has for some while argued that the figure for housing need in Uttlesford… Continue Reading →
Following our MP's visit to Great Chesterford for the annual village meeting the action group has written to Mrs Badenoch in response to remarks she made and to provide a fuller explanation of comments made to her in the Q&A… Continue Reading →
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