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George Bradford was born and raised in rural Somerset and developed an interest in local wildlife from an early age. Before studying Zoology at the University of Nottingham he had a brief stint assisting research in the rainforests of Honduras and volunteering in a safari park in South Africa. He joined the ARKive team as an ARKive Media Research Assistant in June 2010 and is now a Media Researcher. As part of the ARKive Media Team, George's responsibilities include working with ARKive's many media donors to select the films and photographs that make up the project's unique multimedia collection.
What are you currently working on?
I'm currently looking for images of several vulnerable amphibian species found in Ecuador.
What animal skill would you most like to have?
I would argue that the most useful animal skill has to be the power of price comparison for which meerkats are so well known. If I had to choose something that actually occurred in nature however, it would be the ability to make my own honey like bees.
Which three people would you invite to the ultimate dinner party?
David Attenborough – A lot of the ARKive team will probably say this, but I am the most deserving. Why? I am the biggest fan (a lot of the ARKive team would probably say that too).
Doug Coombes – Doug would be ideal entertainment with stories of extreme skiing all over the world and other mountaineering adventures.
Richard Dawkins – Richard would provide the thought provoking debate required for a great dinner party.
Where in the world would you most like to go?
Rural China. I think that there is so much there that we don't know about and the culture is so different from our own. The habitats, wildlife and people vary immensely across this vast country so I would need a few months to do it properly.
Which celebrity do you most look like?
People tell me that I look like Steve Irwin; I really don't see it though.
What's the best wildlife encounter you've ever had?
Well the best wildlife holiday I ever had was to the Galapagos Islands. It is unlike any safari you will ever go on. The animals there are in no way intimidated by human presence so they will go on showing their normal behaviour. This means it is like walking around in a nature programme and it is a fantastic experience that I could not recommend enough. The best single experience on this trip though was snorkelling with green turtles so close I could feel them brush past me. I will never forget it.
What's your favourite thing on ARKive?
Er the games… ha ha! No, I should probably give a species example. I really like Nepenthes attenboroughii it's a really interesting pitcher plant species and it also had the honour of being the first ever species that I uploaded. So there is a bit of personal interest there.
Tell us an animal related joke.
What do you call a sleepy bull?
A bull dozer.


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Well, I guess they don't let you create new OUYA accounts. Have you tried an existing one? I just set up a new anthracite OUYA with my old account and it works flawlessly.
I bought a second hand Ouya this week in hope I could use it as an emulator or XBMC box or something along those lines. However, I can't set it up.
It will connect to wi-fi and let me set up a new account, but it will flash up with a message saying the Ouya can't connect to the servers and I can't submit my details to open a new account. I've tried doing it online where it redirects me to create a Razer ID. I've tried logging in with those details but the Ouya doesn't recognise them.
Can somebody tell me if there's a workaround to get the Ouya working? I read something about somebody changing the date and it started working, but I can't find any such option in the setup pages.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Well, I guess they don't let you create new OUYA accounts. Have you tried an existing one? I just set up a new anthracite OUYA with my old account and it works flawlessly.
So many games, so little time...
Retro is correct, no new accounts. You will have to use your original one.
DrnkPnk says, "Obey The Beard!"
I helped create a mini-game in Explosive Dinosaurs. Otakupunk played it, and now you can too!
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This looks like it could be someone who is new to the ouya... what if they don't have an "original account"?
Hmmm... good signatures are hard to come by...
Thinking about this, I'd like to know if someone who creates a -new- Razer Forge/Cortex Account can use it on an OUYA? This could be a Workaround for people with a new OUYA, but no account.
So many games, so little time...
Uh... didn't see that. Sad. So it's a private party now
So many games, so little time...
Ninjajebus is a ouya publisher rep at razer. If anyone can help maybe he can.
A few days ago, I got a new OUYA and I was able to create an all new account without problems!
So many games, so little time...

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After nearly fifteen years of making deliciously raw indie-rock records, Spoon has stripped down to almost nothing. Each and every hand clap and piano chord on their foot-stomping, flawless new album, now streaming on their label's Website, is obsessively placed. Meanwhile, Britt Daniel's sculpted yowl meets the ethereal falsetto you may remember from that Jaguar ad. When the cheery baritone sax and dance-hall echoes hit, it feels like you just might burst.
'Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga'
Spoon, stripped to their very best.
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Spoon; Merge; Out July 10.
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There is a battle waging across Britain. The towns and fields seem quiet, as they have been for a century during the reign of the Wulfings of Mercia and Powys. Common folk go about their tasks unimpeded by day. However, each evening, as the shadows grow long, there begins on the outskirts of every wood and copse the sound of clashing arms, war drums, and shouts. Occasionally, shepherds, farmers, and town guardsmen report having seen the shimmering forms of ghostly warriors, yet no attack ever seems to manifest. However, warriors are disappearing. Young, old, Briton and English alike, no community seems safe from the abductions. Could it be that the Waelcyrge have come after years of Christian peace to claim the bodies and souls of men who, but for the lack of battle, might have already fallen in bloody sacrifice to Woden? Such are the rumors of the eldest of the elders, who remember when Britain was engulfed in war and ruled by Pagan gods.
The High King of Britain has begun to deputize constables to serve as night watches throughout the land. You are among these constables, charged with patrolling the field boundaries and forest roads at night in search of these lost warriors. You do not need to defeat whatever forces may be lurking among the trees, merely bring back credible reports of what nighttime activities might be taking place, and whence they arise.


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I've been wanting a pair of kitty loafers for a while now, but couldn't find a pair that supported my budget. So, yesterday, I summoned up my very crafty friend, K, and headed to Target and Michael's. It must have been a lucky day or something, because I ended up getting the last pair of black loafers at Target... in my size, and on sale! Here is a breakdown of the money I ended up saving, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to replicate these beauties.
- Mossimo loafers via Target: $15.31, Gold fabric glitter+paint pen: $7.00, Total spent: $22.31
- Charlotte Olympia Kitty Loafers (the exact ones Taylor Swift has!): $695.00
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SUSSEX FootGolf centres have joined forces with Sussex Newspapers - publishers of the Observer series - to promote OctoBeardFest.
OctoBeardFest, the successful beard-growing appeal launched by the Prostate Project in 2013, is joining forces with Sussex Newspapers and Sussex FootGolf courses to promote this year's appeal.
The five centres in Sussex are at Chichester, Crawley, Gatwick, Rustington and Brighton. They will join all six Surrey FootGolf Centres to help raise funds for prostate cancer research.
The OBF marketing team will target pubs, clubs and businesses with a 15-minute drive of each centre and encourage everyone to give up an hour to play nine holes.
One man dies of prostate cancer every hour in the UK.
Tim Sharp, OBF founder, hopes more will quickly follow. He said: "The aim is to get every FootGolf Centre in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire supporting us.
One man dies of prostate cancer every hour in the UK.
"We will target pubs, clubs and businesses within 15 minutes drive of each participating centre and encourage people to give up one hour of their time to play nine holes."
The FootGolf Centres see this as a win, win situation. They get more midweek business at the same time as supporting a worthy charity. They have each agreed to donate 25 per cent of all green fees back to OctoBeardFest for people who register to play midweek Monday to Friday.
The centres will also display OBF leaflets and posters and generally promote the appeal through September and October.
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Truck tax to drive Irish hauliers to the brink - Higgins
From next week, new tax will effectively only apply to Republic of Ireland trucks in the North and could add up to 30 euro to return trip.
Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland Midlands North West, and Ireland's representative on the European Parliament Transport Committee, has today called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to do "whatever it takes" to ensure that the new UK truck tax which he described as "discriminatory" does not come into effect on April 1st.
Speaking in Enfield, Jim Higgins said, "I have discussed the matter with Leo Varadkar over the past number of months, and he has been successful in getting small sections of the A3 near Clones exempted, but it is not enough. The Taoiseach now needs to tell the UK that the charge is going to hurt Irish hauliers, and furthermore that it is discriminatory. The Government should examine the possibility of lodging a complaint with the European Commission on the grounds of discrimination, since the tax will affect Republic of Ireland registered trucks, but not NI registered trucks.
"The Government has to send a clear unambiguous signal to London that this kind of discrimination is not acceptable.
"We need a proper solution which means that Irish hauliers are not paying a charge to use NI roads, when their NI counterparts are effectively avoiding the charge to use the exact same road, just because of their place of registration."
Jim Higgins added, "I have already written to Commissioner for Transport, Siim Kallas, and the Internal Market Commissioner, Michel Barnier on the issue. I believe this tax is unfair, discriminatory and against EU rules. Next week I will discuss the matter with the Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee to see what action they might take."


text: And so another air tragedy has happened in Asia. Perhaps it's simply because of the larger (maybe...) number of small carriers that exist in the area, but it hasn't been a good few months for aviation in Asia, particularly not in South East Asia. TransAsia is popular for it's low prices and has only 20 planes in its fleet, which regularly fly from Taiwan to mainland China and to parts of Southeast Asia. The flight had 58 passengers (5 of those crew) on board when it crashed, killing at least 8 and trapping more people inside the plane after it hit a river. Check out the shocking video of the plane clipping a bridge before crashing. This once again begs the question: are we doing too little to improve aviation safety as provided by these small airlines? Of course, they're not the only ones to have problems, but they're becoming more and more common. TransAsia also faced a big crash last year, in which 48 people died. When will aviation take a turn for the positive?


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Kohl has traditionally been used in the Middle East and its use dates back to ancient Egyptian times.Just think Cleopatra's black rimmed eyes. Later on some women believed that blackening their eyelids and eyebrows would protect them from the glance of the Evil Eye, and also prevent them from transmitting the Evil Eye to another person.
Kohl ("Ithmad" or"Ithmid"), is a lead free ancient remedy. According to Islamic texts, pure "Ithmad" strengthens the nerves of the eye, and acts as a "cure all" for ocular diseases. It is highly recommended for the elderly whose eyesight has weakened.
It is said that ''... it dissolves excess flesh around ulcers and closes the wounds while cleansing the areas around them. It relieves headaches when blended with pure, watery honey, prevents the blistering of burns, helps cure skin damages caused by fire and it nourishes the eyelashes making them grow nice and long''...
1) If you don't have an appropriate kohl applicator, take a small stick or large toothpick which has both ends rounded off. Place this in olive oil overnight so that it soaks into the wood. You may also use the olive oil to clean your stick after use.
2)And obviously, you'll need a packet of kohl powder.
IMPORTANT: If you wear contact lenses you must apply kohl BEFORE inserting lenses. (Mandatory legal disclaimer: In my experience this has not damaged my gas-permeable contact lenses, however I accept no liability if somehow you feel that it has damaged yours.) To proceed with application: pick up stick in right hand to apply to right eye. Dip tip of stick into kohl powder. Hold stick parallel to eye, and starting at the inner point of the eye, run it between the eyelids ACTUALLY TOUCHING THE EYE. (It doesn't hurt, really.) Re-powder stick, pick up in left hand and repeat on the other side. You may also enhance your eyebrows, or draw points off the end of your eyes.


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Enter here to win a family 4pk of tickets to the Monster Jam when it comes to Sleep Train Arena in January. This year they have several events Monster Jam trucks, Monster Jam Speedsters, and Monster Jam ATV's. This family friendly event includes a "Party in the Pits" before that you can take the kids down to see the monster trucks up close and personal!
This will be our third year at the event and I can personally attest that this is a fun night with memorable events and of all the traveling shows it's one of the most economical. Don't want to wait to see if you win? Grab some tickets from the box office or online for one of the shows and take your family to a fun night.
Friday, January 29
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"Party in The Pits" open from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Event Time – 2:00 PM
TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $20 (Upper Bowl), $30 (Gold Circle) and $50 (VIP)**
Kids tickets (ages 2-12) available for select seating are priced at only $10 each** (only valid for Upper Bowl seating)
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Athena is a double ended glass dildo featuring an average g-spot curve. She is perfect for beginners or more experienced users.
Athena is yet another gorgeous dildo by Luxotiq. The smooth, cold glass feels absolutely fantastic during thrusting. Without any pronounced heads to possibly catch on my pubic bone, I find it incredibly easy to let go and enjoy. Athena comes in pink or blue, and you can't lose with either choice. Come to think of it, you can't lose period with the Athena. She has two different ends, and her curve is phenomenal.
This is a beautiful, curved, boroscilicate glass dildo. Combining the safety, temperature opportunities, smoothness, and versatility of glass with the beautiful form and function of this luxury glass, makes this toy a win/win. It would make a great introduction to glass or a wonderful addition to any collection.
The Athena is shaped perfectly to do one thing, give pleasure. It's curved, but completely smooth, making it a great choice for those who don't like texture or those who are new to the wonderful world of glass toys.
The Athena is a highly crafted glass toy by Luxotiq that has two ends of varying sizes to offer its users a variety of choices in size and design. I believe it is a great addition to anyones toy box.
Athena is an elegantly, curved, classy, glass, g-spot Goddess of a wand. With two different size rounded heads it can work for just about anyone! It is beautifully made and a great piece to own.
Athena is my new favorite glass toy. It works miracles for my G spot, no small task for a toy. Both ends offer a rounded head that provide a precise but not pointy pressure on my G spot. The curve can be manipulate to make it go from a moderate curve to an intense one depending on what you need. The length should be enough to hit G spots close in and far back. The smooth and firm glass feels wonderful in use. I can't think of a negative thing to say about Athena.
The Athena is a glass, high-quality dildo that ends up providing sensual g-spot stimulation as opposed to the targeted g-spot stimulation that I'm used to. It is a bit large, though, and is one of the only large-diameter dildos that also includes this g-spot curve.
Athena oozes class at every turn. It is gorgeous and endlessly smooth, with curves that allow for easy handling. I prefer more texture, but Athena is the perfect dildo for those who prefer their toys smooth and elegant.
Are you on a quest for the toy of your dreams? The Athena is an exquisitely designed toy that will make your sexual dreams come true. It brings with it a taste of elegance and luxury that is unrivaled. Athena gives you choices for how you want to be loved, but along the way you will feel pampered with every sensous touch the Athena delivers.


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"Many highly original metaphors for the depraved state of our society has come to decorate this film, which is probably the best portrayal of the loneliness that our so called civilized world drives many unique persons to if they are no longer of any use. The cast is made up of professional actors who seem to be very close to the subject matter in real life, and as is the case with other films of Giusseppe Andrews, the fact that the entire feature is filmed with a small digital camera rather than expensive equipment adds a whole extra dimension of grittiness to the already dread atmosphere.
Andrews is known for his acting in such films as Independence Day, American Histoy X, Cabin Fever and his own Touch me in the Morning, but also makes his own unfortunately rarely seen unique films. Period Piece is not ony directed by him, but he also produced it, wrote it, scripted it, photographed it, acted in it, edited it and composed and recorded the musical score for it. And in the process proved that he is a one-man-filmstudio and deserves nothing but the deepest respect for daring to show a truly original view on the world we live in by delivering us this stunningly personal masterpiece.
The DVD comes with a load of extra's that do this unsettling but beautiful film justice, including a second feature film by Giusseppe Andrews, "Jacuzzi Rooms", which is a daring as the main feature, but totally different in style. The interview Lloyd Kaufman conducts with the director adds more depth and gives more clues to understanding this genius filmmaker. We will definitely hear more of Giusseppe Andrews in the future, and owe the fact that we are introduced to his work to Troma.


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Born in Vic, Cataluña, in 1947, he resides in Mexico since 1998. Heir of the Spanish school by tradition and through his personal relation with the three Spanish giants of the 20th Century: Picasso, Dalí and Miró.
He has over 50 individual exhibitions presented in Mexico, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, France, and the U.S.A., such as The color of the music of Rodolfo Halffter, Pecanins Gallery (Mexico City, 2005); Opus in color, Museum of Anthropology (Jalapa, Ver., Mexico, 2004); Museum of Art of Queretaro (Queretaro, Mexico, 2001); Spanish Institute of Culture in El Salvador (San Salvador, El Salvador, 2000); From flesh to passion, Siqueiros Cultural Polyforum (Mexico City, 1999). He arrived in Mexico in 1997 with an invitation to present the exhibition Germ of Illusions, Pemex (Mexico City).
Before his experience in Mexico, he realized the Olympic Suite Homage to the Olympic Subvenues Barcelona
His exhibition The Force of an Encounter, Museum of Abstract Art Manuel Felguérez, March-June (Zacatecas, Zac., 2008) was a very interesting revision of his work in the past ten years, considering his analysis of musical language exclusively. This gave way to an evolution of his pictorial language.
He has participated in several collective exhibitions with artists such as: Argimon, Clave, Guinovart, Barceló, Saura and Tapies; Appel, Farreras and Joan Genovés; Cuixart, Subirachs and Tartas; Bartolotzi and Carbó Berthold; Rafols Casamada, Saura and Pelayo; Elvira Gascón and Nunik Sauret; Rogelio Cuellar, Gilda Castillo, Francisco Castro Leñero, Arnaldo Coen, Rafael Coronel, Irma Grizá, Sergio Hernández, Magali Lara, Irma Palacios and Sandra Pani.
He has participated in the following fairs: ARCO 97 WITH Sala Gaspar (Art Fair of Madrid, Spain), ARTESUR with Art Collection (International Art Fair of Granada, 1997). ARCO 96 with Sala Gaspar (Art Fair of Madrid, Spain, 1996), ARTESUR with Art Collection (International Art Fair of Granada, 1996), ARCO 95 with Sala Gaspar (Art Fair of Madrid, Spain, 1995), ART MIAMI with Corinne Timsit International Galleries Inc. (Art Fair of Florida, ESA, 1994), ARCO 94 with Sala Gaspar (Art Fair of Madrid, Spain, 1994), EUROPART with Oda Gallery (Art Fair of Geneva, Switzerland, 1992) and BIAF with Bismaxt (Art Fair of Barcelona, 1990).
His work can be found among the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art (Denver, Colorado, USA), the Museum of Abstract Art Manuel Felguérez (Zacatecas, Mexico), Sammlung Essl Museum (Vienna, Austria), Museum of Art of Queretaro (Mexico), Museum of Anthropology of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), Royal House of Spain, Colet Museum (Barcelona, Spain), Olympic Museum of Barcelona (Spain), Olympic Museum of Lausanne (Switzerland) Museum of Hispanic Art (San Francisco, USA), Mint (Paris, France), Zabaleta Museum (Quesada, Jaen), Municipal Museum of Tossa de Mar (Spain), and private collections in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, England, Switzerland, Colombia, the United States, Argentina, Sweden, and Mexico.Back to top


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Spencer Hastings: Steal Her Style!1:19 PM
I love Pretty Little Liars and I adore the fact that every single character has its own style and personality! I love watching new episodes and looking at what the girls will be wearing!
My favorite fashion style in the show is Hannah's, but I decided to do this post about Spencer, because I think her style is unique and sometimes hard to pull off. She has a preppy style, but not completely, she kind of gives it an edge. She's always wearing oxford shoes, classic shirts, patterns, collared dresses, cardigans, blazers, etc. I don't think this style is for everyone, you need to have the personality to go along with it! But of course we can all experiment and maybe find new things that look good on us!
Here are a couple outfit ideas for you to try to adapt Spencer Hastings's style!
Blouse from Modcloth, Jeans from H&M, Shoes from Modcloth, Bag from Forever 21, Blazer from Modcloth
Top from MANGO, Skirt from Forever 21, Blazer from H&M, Shoes from H&M, Bag from Forever 21
Dress from Modcloth, Cardigan from AEO, Shoes from Forever 21, Bag from Forever 21
Top from Pull&Bear, Pants from H&M, Coat from H&M, Boots from H&M
Blouse from H&M, Pants from Pull&Bear, Cardigan from H&M, Shoes from H&M
What do you think? Whose style do you like better on Pretty Little Liars? Would you wear something like these outfits?
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Victoza delays stomach emptying. Does that affect the timing of mealtime insulin. Should it be delayed since stomach emptying is delayed?
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How can anybody on here answer that for you ?
Only your doc can do that.
That was a rude answer. And I am not stupid. I probably should have worded it this way: Does anyone have trouble taking fast acting insulin before a meal while on Victoza? Do you find your blood sugar spikes after the insulin wears off because your stomach is slowly empyting its contents. Has anyone had to adjust when they take their mealtime insulin. I hope this question is satisfactory
Typically doctors reduce the amount of insulin you take when you start using Victoza. That's because Victoza works slowly over a 25-hour period, so in theory you should need less insulin. Be sure to talk with your doctor and get her recommendation for your individual situation. ~Lynn @Glucerna
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Princes sent me a lovely breakfast box last week full of lots of tinned fruit and their fruit juices and some other goodies. Of course, why didn't I think of adding tinned fruit for breakfast? It's great because it doesn't go off like the fruit in your fruit bowl can and it works out cheaper. Using tinned fruit takes me back to my youth so it's kind of nostalgic about it. It turns out my husband loves the pear halves - and as most pears go from rock solid to beyond use in a blink of an eye, they are about the only way you can use pears consistently. The children love fruit juice with their cereal - which can also count as one of their 5 a day.
When the hamper first arrived, the children were very excited to see what was in it. As always. Monkey, whose reading ability is coming on leaps and bounds, read the tins as "Princess" so I had to tell him the correct name. Hubby later confessed to me that he always used to think they were called that!
You might spot in the hamper something that looks like a watch. It's a heart rate monitor. Princes sent me that as a bit of an experiment to test my heart rate during the morning routine including the school run to see how stressed I got during that time. Now, I am lucky in that my husband works shifts and does the school run for me quite a bit, thus removing the stress of that time on those days but on other days, I fly solo and it can be stressful if one of the children decide they are not playing ball.
I monitored my heart rate during the school run for four days over the last week. I found that my average heart rate during that time was more than 35% higher than when I'm resting and relaxed - although admittedly, some of that could be explained by walking and general movement, but the shocking thing was how high my heart rate could get. The highest it got to was 214 bpm - shouldn't I be dead? Admittedly, that was the day I was off to London to the MADs almost straight after the school run and at least one point, Monkey had a tantrum. One of my other days was the same morning I was being interviewed on the radio - but I made sure I didn't put my heart monitor on until after the interview! I'll be very interested to see the results for the other mums taking part in the experiment.
And now, you've got the chance to win a Princes breakfast box too. It won't include the heart rate monitor but it will include a set of six bowls and six tumblers, table placemats, an alarm clock, a colouring book to entertain the kids, a relaxing candle for the mums, money-off coupons and, of course, a range of Princes canned fruit – including grapefruit segments, peach slices, pear halves, fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks and mandarin segments – and Princes pure juices.
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LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE — Winning a draw was just as important as a goal for the Westridge School lacrosse team as its Prep League road game with La Cañada went to the wire.
Sara Khan did both in the dwindling minutes for Westridge Tuesday as she scored with a 1:41 left to give the Tigers a two-goal cushion and won a draw, following a La Cañada goal 15 seconds later, that allowed them to drain the clock and hold on for a narrow 9-8 victory.
"It was important [to kill clock] because when the game gets close you don't want to get lazy because you never know," said Khan, who finished with two goals on the day along with the Tigers' Tatum Mannion and Chelsea Burke-Gomez. "They had a 15-second shot and we were scared, but we just kept it up."


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WGAW saved up for a rainy day
Report: Guild's strike fund a healthy $9.2 millionA week before the start of negotiations on the WGA's all-important film and TV contract, the WGA West has issued an annual report boasting a bulging strike kitty.
The $9.2 million strike fund was established in 1986 — the year following a two-week writers strike and two years before the five-month walkout of 1988. The WGAW also maintains a Good & Welfare Fund, totaling $3 million.
During strikes, the funds can be tapped to distribute loans or grants to qualifying members, with the guild's voting membership at almost 8,000.
In 1992, the strike fund was set to grow annually from an initial $6 million to account for cost-of-living adjustments. The 4,000-member WGA East — a more newswriter-dominated sister guild set to issue its annual report in September — has a strike fund of $2.7 million, a spokeswoman said.
WGAW and WGAE reps will meet with management-side negotiators in Los Angeles beginning July 16 to hash out a new minimum basic agreement for movie writers and most primetime scribes. The film and TV pact expires Oct. 31.
"These (strike and welfare) reserves are of crucial importance as we prepare for our upcoming MBA negotiations," the membership and finance committee wrote. "The expiration of our contract is less than four months away."
The WGAW distributed an estimated $3.4 million in fund loans during the 1988 strike.
In the guilds' upcoming talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, the WGAW and WGA East jointly will negotiate a collective-bargaining agreement with the AMPTP. Compensation issues related to digital media are expected to figure prominently in the talks.
Among other revelations in the WGAW annual report, guild revenue fell almost $100,000 in the fiscal year ending March 31, or less than 1%, to $22.3 million. Officials cited lower earnings under WGAW contracts for the dip as members' film earnings tumbled 3.2% and television earnings flattened.
Dues revenue dipped 1% to $18.5 million, but expenditures decreased $900,000 in the latest fiscal year, yielding a net surplus for the guild of $1.7 million. That compares with a deficit of $202,611 at the end of the previous 12-month reporting period.
Investment income increased 53% to $2.9 million in fiscal 2007.
Net assets increased about 6% to $32.3 million at the guild, which owns its Los Angeles headquarters and has an unused $4 million line of credit.


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Roman Simakov Dies of Brain Injuries
"I can only comment on the situation after the official investigation, which will evaluate the actions of the referee and the medical treatment the athlete received later…"—Igor Maruzov (General Secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation).
The Russian Boxing Federation said light heavyweight contender Roman Simakov (19-2-1) has died after collapsing in the ring on Monday, Dec. 5. The fight was on the Provodnikov–Corley undercard which was held in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
Igor Maruzov, the general secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation, said earlier today that the 27-year-old Simakov died of brain injuries Wednesday night in a Yekaterinburg hospital after collapsing in the ring after the seventh round during a title bout against American-based Sergey Kovalev (17-0-1). The fight was for the WBC Asian Boxing Council light heavyweight title.
Simakov had been hit with a number of sharp and punishing shots by his opponent in the sixth stanza, but there did not appear to be a single blow that floored him. After a harmless jab and soft right, he seemed to lose his balance and coordination in the seconds before he fell in round seven. He was quickly dragged out of the ring, apparently unconscious, on a makeshift orange stretcher.
I personally did not see any signs of oxygen being used. I also thought the referee did a competent job.
Here is the fight: Sergey Kovalev vs.Roman Simakov
Roman Simakov was a potential light heavyweight contender. May he find eternal comfort.


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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Cocktail Hour Blog Hop
Do you like it? I focused on the lime and added some sparkles for the sugar. Check out some of my in progress shots:
I was glad I got to make a popular drink from Brazil. When I was growing up, my best friend's dad was from Brazil. This meant that I got to eat lots of Brazilian food and cheer on the team during the world cup.
Here is a list of the other blog-hoppers. Go give them a visit and see some of the other jewelry creations.
Hostess: Copper Diem
Stefanies Sammelsurium
My Bead Journey
Adventures with Kelly
Mama's Got To Doodle
Wait Just One More Bead
Cynth's Blog
Palm Coast Art
Green Shoot Jewellery Designs
Cianci Blue
Dreamin Of Beads / SAS Jewelry Designs
Beads for Busy Gals
Oregon Made Jewelry
My Addictions...Handcrafted Jewelry by Patti
Moods by Mari
Soul of Mine Embodiment
Uniquely Yunikua
Fabric of My Life
Firefly Visions
Indigo Heart
The Peaceful Bead
Casa de Everly
Heaven Lane Creations
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I love how you made your focal bead! I have never heard of your drink either, but I would try it!ReplyDelete
Love all the process shots. Green and sparkly. I prefer the bead to the drink. Ha haReplyDelete
Great job making that bead! I will have to try that drink!ReplyDelete
What a fun take on the drink. And I like how you added the sparkles.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing how you made it. Love the sparkle!ReplyDelete
Fun challenge and I love your take on the drink! I like how you've started adding glitter to your necklaces...so fun!ReplyDelete
fun and perfect pendant for your drink!ReplyDelete
That came out REALLY cute! Love the color! Thanks for hopping!ReplyDelete
I love it! I am partial to this color but it is beautiful. Nice workReplyDelete
Your project turned out perfectly! That sounds like a yummy drink!ReplyDelete
Great pictures and I love your finished piece - beautiful!ReplyDelete
Great job with this challenge! I love the vibrant green.ReplyDelete
I think your focal came out really great, love the sparkles. Thanks for sharing your creative process.ReplyDelete
Never heard of this drink, but it looks like fun! I love your in process shots. I like to see how things are done and how an artist creates. Enjoy the day. ErinReplyDelete
Now I know what Mod Podge use for =)ReplyDelete
I avoid cocktail these days !ReplyDelete


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Stars' Dillon skates, but ruled out for Game 3by Steve Hunt
FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon will not play in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round Series against the Anaheim Ducks (9:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, RDS, TSN, KDOC, TXA 21) at American Airlines Center. Dillon, who has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury, skated before practice Sunday morning but isn't ready.
The Ducks lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
"[He] skated this morning for just a short period of time, [he's] better," Stars coach Lindy Ruff said. "[He] may have a chance to skate with the team [Monday], which we're advancing, but he won't be ready to play."
In Dillon's absence, Ruff paired rookie defenseman Patrik Nemeth, Dallas' second-round pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, alongside Jordie Benn, Dillon's normal partner in the Stars' second pairing for much of the season.
Nemeth, who was recalled from Texas of the American Hockey League on March 31 and made his NHL debut April 1 at the Washington Capitals, has eight games of NHL experience, but Ruff likes what he has seen from him so far.
"He's been a solid defender," Ruff said. "He's got good size. Physically he's strong. I just think he has tremendous upside. He's playing at a good level now. He puts a smile on your face, that kid, he really does."


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Monday: This day was dedicated to Jewish ancient history in Jerusalem. We walked around the Old City and went to enter King David's grave. Unfortunately, there was construction at the tomb, but I saw this area last time I was in Israel, so I did not feel like I was missing out. What I thought was so interesting is that archeologists have more or less proven that King David is not really buried in that place, yet religious people are not deterred by their findings, and they continue to pray there anyway. While it might seem illogical to some, I really appreciate that kind of faith. Later on, we went to the Davidson center and saw the Southern Wall of the 2nd Temple. This wall is attached to the Western Wall, and in fact, about a third of the Western Wall is within this museum. Seeing this area without people praying actually gave me more appreciation for the section where they do. I realized that while it may seem idolatrous if someone is praying to the wall, rather than to G-d at the wall, what makes the place holy is not the structure itself, but the energy and hopes that millions of people have sunk into that space over the years. With this understanding, I prayed at the Western Wall again, and had a much more enjoyable experience than last time.
Tuesday: Today was dedicated to Christian history in Jerusalem, but when we study the life of Jesus, we do so through a Jewish lens. This is fairly easy to do, because Christianity really became a major religion when the Roman empire adopted it in the 4th century, well after Jesus's death. Still, there are several religious Catholics in the study tour group, so my teacher was mindful to recognize the religious significant of many places we visited. We walked through the 14 stations of the cross, starting with Pontius Pilate and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus was stripped, crucified, and resurrected. Christians believe that Adam, the first man, is buried in this area, and that when Jesus bled, his blood dripped down underground and touched Adam's skull, thus absolving mankind of sin. I liked how interwoven the Old and New Testament became in this story, even if Jews believe Adam is buried in Hebron. After the tour, we loaded on the bus and headed to the Negev to sleep out in a Bedouin tent. I had already done this before on Birthright, but it was really fun and the food was just as amazing as I remembered, with really sweet tea to wash it down. After some time around a campfire, we headed to bed.
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Thursday: The final day of the trip! We went to Ben Gurion's house and his gravesite and talked a bit about him as a leader and as a kibbutznik. Later, we went on a hike at Ein Avdat, which involved some ladders embedded in the rocks where you climb straight up and down the mountain face. The views were spectacular, but it was also very hot, so I was glad it was a relatively short hike. After, we went spelunking! Well, I think a spelunker finds new caves, but we went in already-established caves...so I guess we went caving! I was nervous at first, because you are stuck in a small rock tunnel most of the time with someone in front of you and behind you who are not moving if there is a hold up (and there is much of the time in a group of 25). Still, the madricha was really encouraging and I climbed through, sometimes shimmying on my back just to fit through a certain tunnel. This was one of several hiding places the Jews used when Romans were hunting them centuries ago. It was terrifying to think of the conditions they lived in, with constant fear and little food. Many times, the Romans smoked them out in order to kill them, burning up all of the oxygen in the caves. We ended the tour by entering a small alcove barely big enough for us with no ventilation where the Jews hid when the Romans found the tunnels. We turned off all of our flashlights for one minute and sat with hot air, dripping in sweat, unable to see; the Jews there had to do this for days on end in the past. This stood as a solid contrast to Masada, with survival instincts defying all else. Finally, we ended in Tel Aviv for a short swim and then drove back up to the university. Even though the trip was fun, I am happy to be home :)


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The FAE didn't quite go as planned. It just proved that The Dog & Pony Show continues. What is with these people???? Their strict seven hour days were more like four and the girl doing my testing thought it was more important to share her trip to the Dominican with her co-workers than keep her eye on me. She told me right up front that she had my file but didn't read it ahead of time, so she had no idea what I had or why I was there. Good to know they were up to date on "all" of my medical conditions.
There is much, much, much more to this story but I have promised to keep things "brief" on my Blog ;o) I'm just sure this certain someone knows the force of the tidal wave that will happen if I really let loose. What angers me about this latest "hurdle" LTD has asked me to do is that I felt the person doing the testing was not doing it seriously or professionally. My financial, physical AND mental states are all hanging in the air and a lot of that power was put into her hands. Can you see why my faith in her was not very high? I'm only telling you a wee part of the story too.
So, I have written up what happened on both days and forwarded it to my lawyer. I want it all laid out on the table. I have done everything LTD has asked me to do. I have cooperated with everything that LTD has asked me to do. I have kept to the strict time frames that LTD has put me in. What have they done for me? I had to use one of my vacation days at work to take Wednesday off in order to do the FAE test, a test THEY required me to do. My time frames are to be respected, while LTD can come up with an answer whenever they feel it's convenient for them. I cannot take a leave of absence from work because LTD states that will VOID my appeal.
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This is basically where silicon valley first started. William Hewlett and David Packard started Hewlett and Packard out of a 12-by-18 foot garage in Palo Alto, California.
In 2000, HP bought the lot and did reverse renovations to resotre it back to the 1939 appearance.
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O Human Star by Blue Delliquanti
There are two reasons why OHS immediately feels like science fiction to me, the first and most obvious reason are the robots. Set somewhere in the near future, the 2040s at the latest, both the physical technology and AI have advanced so much that robots are ubiquitous and it's gotten harder and harder to tell them apart from humans. This is the world that Al Sterling wakes up in; 16 years ago he was human but died suddenly and now, even more suddenly, he's "alive" again and with no idea why. His old partner, both romantically and in business, Brendan is the CEO of the robotics company Al started and he has no idea what is going on either, especially because he tried to revive Al like this years ago and instead created Sulla, his robotic child who has just become a 16 year old girl*. With that messy complication they've gone from two different families of two to one of three with more secrets than any one person realizes.
When I lay out the story like this it feels as if very little has happened so far but at this point in the story it's clear that Blue Delliquanti cares more about establishing why the characters have become who they are rather than how Al has returned (I'm also sure that we'll meet the culprit in person sooner or later, possibly in one of the flashbacks, since every good mystery shows you the perpetrator before the reveal). The main cast is strong enough to carry the story which also keeps everything flowing smoothly, everyone is interestingly nuanced and if Sulla seems a little more carefree and less mature than Al or Brendan, well, she is only 16 to their late 30s/early 40s. All three of them have similar and yet different insecurities so, as obvious as it sounds, they really do feel like three, distinct characters and it's easy to relate to at least part of each of them. Having first read this on the website with the author notes, it's also interesting how Delliquanti flat out says that Al and Brendan aren't necessarily the best role models for Sulla given how much they've already had to conceal in their lives. Much like the drama I put in my footnote, it's setting up some conflicts, primarily in Sulla's life, that normally I would be bothered by ("why don't people just talk to each other!") but I understand the characters well enough to go along with it. They are imperfect, ordinary people who aren't trying to be perfect and it's that humanity that makes this series so engrossing.
O Human Star can be read both online or in print, both show off the story's single color toned pages well (side note, is there a term for this kind of shading?) and I highly recommend this LGBTQ+ friendly series. It's a really strong work and really stands out amongst the other sci-fi webcomics I'm reading right now for remembering that the future isn't always full of aliens, sometimes humanity alone can create a whole new world.
*if I am remembering everything correctly, Sulla knows that she was "created" from Al but doesn't know that Al and Brendan were an item which is honestly one of the few legitimate excuses for not saying that you were in a relationship


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Hello everyone,
a great while ago I was gifted a coloring book by my friend Kristin. Every once in a while I take it out for a couple of hours. Last weekend I decided to start coloring one of the various mandalas and once I got into the spirit of it I simply couldn't stop anymore. I think I spent almost 4 hours that day with my water colors and this wonderful coloring book.
This is how it looked at the end of Saturday:
On Sunday I again spent a couple of hours coloring. The result:
Then over the course of the last days I finalized the mandala:
Maybe not perfect but it was definitely quite a lot of fun :)
What do you guys think about coloring books? Do you own any and if so how often do you color in them?


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Getting all dolled up for New York Fashion Week is no new thing .. but it does seem like this season..myself included everyone kept everything a bit more casual or should I say minimal. Yet this day for me was a whole different story.
When I saw this beautiful suit from Clan I knew that hair, make up and some effort were in order. I wore this on my final day of NYFW for the Deola/Clan SS 2015 runway show at Lincoln Center in which I sat front row (YAY!) and If there was ever a time that I felt like a super strong feminine woman this day was the day. Funny how fashion can have that effect on you.


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Please don't honor me with a cross
In the early 1980s, I was teaching philosophy at Stockton State College. At one point, I said something like, "OK, guys, let's get started — and I mean 'guys' in the generic sense." Afterwards, a couple of the young women in the class came up to me and said, "You can't get out of being sexist by saying you don't mean what you said."
"'Guys' stands for everyone," I said, thinking that my embedded apology had been rather enlightened of me.
"Then next time try saying 'OK, gals, let's get started.'"
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Justice Scalia says of a cross on public land* honoring U.S. war dead: "It's erected as a war memorial. I assume it is erected in honor of all of the war dead … What would you have them erect?…Some conglomerate of a cross, a Star of David, and you know, a Muslim half moon and star?"
He's right that it's intended to honor all the war dead. The problem is the assumption that you honor all war dead by putting up the religious symbols honored by some.
Scalia should talk with the young women who set me straight 25 years ago.
NOTE: I posted this at Huffington Post where the comments are, um, interesting.
*The case seems to be turning on whether the land was made private simply to skirt the problem with erecting religious symbols on public land.


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The unfortunate news is that he's been in the NICU since he was born. I was only able to hold him for approximately 20 seconds before having to hand him over. He's been in this world for five days now and I haven't held him again since. I can't even begin to express how much that has hurt me. I've never known such torture.
Despite the fact that the baby was born at 37 weeks and is a good size, his lungs weren't quite ready for the real world. He can breathe on his own but it's a lot of work for him. He has both amniotic fluid and air pressure in his lungs so he's been intubated (which scared the crap out of me but was necessary), he's been given both medication and a protein to help him build up his lungs, he's had a central line put in for nourishment (which also scared the crap out of me) and he's being closely monitored 24/7.


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Victoria & Harper get along very well with the the combination of the colors.
Victoria, Eva Longoria & Harper Seven Beckham
She'll definetely follow her mother's steps to be a style icon. But time will show who will win the battle of little fashionistas. Suri Cruise or Harper Seven Beckham? :)
Harper Seven with mom Victoria Beckham attending a soccer match.
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Hello everyone! It was a big week for Minecraft and Mojang. Minecraft 1.4 was released, a new Mojang started a bug tracking website, a new app was released which allows you to create and upload skins, and finally, there's a new skin pack on Xbox 360 which is for a good cause. Let's begin.
I would suspect that everyone has heard that 1.4 came out this past Thursday. Pretty cool update, not as good as 1.3 in my opinion, but still good.
If you want to read about most of the big updates in detail you can read this post.
Or if you want to read about our opinion/review of the update you can read this post.
This is something that I'm really excited about. All of us who play Minecraft, every single one of us, have a place to report any bugs related to Minecraft so that Mojang can fix them! This is total awesomeness. Before Mojang released this website, it was pretty difficult to find a place to report bugs that Mojang would actually see. Most of the times, they would only fix the ones that were very, very common and talked about a lot on Minecraft Forums. No longer.
You can report bugs right here!
I can say that I am proud of Mojang for doing this. This is a step in the right path( Unlike Witches*cough*). Kudos to Mojang for creating this.
Minecraft now has a third official app on all iOS devices. Now we have an app which will allow you the ability to create your very own Minecraft skin and then upload it straight to your minecraft.net account. You can also rate other skins on the app. I think this is a rather nifty idea and I might just take a look at it, even though I probably won't change my skin…
Because I'm Batman.
Here is the final bit of news before we talk a bit about the blog. One of the main complaints people seem to have about the Xbox edition is that you can't use custom skins. Understandable, but that is why they seem to release so many skin packs, to offer a little variety. This latest skin pack is special though.
First of all, it is a Halloween themed skin pack with about 55 different skins.
Secondly, all of the proceeds of this pack will go to various charities which 4J Studios, Microsoft, and Mojang have decided on.
Which charities you may be asking? 4 different charities!
Mojang decided to go with the Block by Block project which we heard about a while ago. See this post from Mojang to read more about it.
The other charities include:
- "SANDS Lothians"
- "Child's Play"
- "Macmillan Cancer Support"
To read more about those charities click here.
I would just like to say that I think this week was perhaps our best week ever on the blog. I'm not just saying that because we've gotten more views than ever this week, or that we had our 300th post this week. I believe that because the posts from this week are among some of my favorites and I just believe that they were very well done.
I enjoyed the Tekkit post on Wednesday, just because I love Tekkit and because it opens the door to a bigger series now.
I thought the execution of our 1.4 post on Thursday was great. I didn't want to go over all of the additions again because I had done that two weeks ago. So, I wanted to do something different, and it worked.
Finally, the 300th post on Friday just turned out wonderful. Tyler and I were talking about ideas for the 300th post for a couple weeks, and on Monday, I think, Tyler came up with the idea of doing a mock interview sort of thing. I fell in love with the idea, but the post turned out better than I imagined.
And, if you read the post (which I really hope you did), you may have noticed that there were a lot of Batman references and jokes. Well, to be honest, that is really how our conversations go down. I typically say "I'm Batman" at least 2-3 times during a conversation. I do have a moderate obsession with Batman…and it kind of irks Tyler so it's funny.
So, as we mentioned earlier, we got 1,162 views on Friday. That is by far the most views we've ever had. And that was our latest goal, to get 1,000 views in one day.
It seems that we accomplish our goals very quickly after we set them. So, now I am going to set a seemingly difficult goal.
Again, I won't say what it is. But if we make it, then it is going to be really awesome.
One more thing and then I'll stop. We have a little more than 2 months left! Hard to believe, but it's true. We've survived 2 months of the blog and college at the same time. It hasn't been as bad as I thought, but that's mainly because I decided not to get an on-campus job this year. So, here's to an awesome final 2 months of our 365 project!
Thank you for reading…no really, thank you, and Happy Mining!


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We are pleased to announce the release of PLA 3.0.4. SR6 (build 762) as well as the Biological Assay Package 25 (build 999). You can download both right here on our website.
The new Biological Assay Package 25 (build 999) is available as a separate download. We recommend updating your PLA to version to 3.0.4 SR6 (build 762) before you install this package.
If you are working with Equivalence Margin Development in PLA 3.0, you will find the new Biological Assay Package particularly useful. We completely revised the Equivalence Margin Development functionality. We also added new statistical tests to the Quantitative Response Assay Document. Plus, we created a new document type "Tests System Document (Quantitative Response Assay)", which enables you to transfer test systems developed with the Equivalence Margin Development into quantitative response assays.
SR6 (build 762) is a new build of PLA 3.0.4. It is an updated version which fixes a few technical problems introduced with the initial PLA 3.0.4. It does not modify capabilities of the system. It is, however, recommended for Biological Assay Package 25 (build 999) which contains a number of interesting improvements.
You will find a complete list of changes and fixes in the release notes.
As usual, those who have an active PLA Support Contract will be able to download and install PLA 3.0.4 SR6 (build 762) free of charge. Please visit the download section of our website. For those without active PLA Support Contract, please send us an e-mail and request a quote: firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, you can install a fully-functional trial version of PLA 3.0.4 SR6 (build 762) and try it out before you buy.
We hope you will enjoy working with the new version. If you have any question about PLA, please contact our support team.


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Screw Pine Cake
Cooking Recipes Catalogue
This is a beautiful Malaysian-style layer cake. It is a very time-consuming cake to make but well worth the effort. Very rich but very delicious. Screwpine (more commonly known as 'pandan') is a kind of fragrant leaf plant native to Malaysia but it can be
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
1 1/4 cups white sugar
20 egg yolks
4 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups butter
2 (10 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons pandan paste
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
1 tablespoon ovalette
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line one 13x9 inch pan with a greased cake sheet.
Beat eggs and sugar together until creamy. In a separate bowl, mix ovalette, butter, and coconut milk. Add into the egg mixture and continue mixing until ingredients are blended well. Stir in the sifted flour and salt. Mix well.
Separate batter into 2 bowls. Mix one bowl with the pandan paste and the green food coloring , making sure that the color is stirred in well. Pour 1 to 2 soup-ladle scoops of green cake mixture onto pan. Even it out so that the mixture covers the base of the pan
Pour 1-2 soup-ladle scoops of green cake mixture onto pan. Even it out so that the mixture covers the base of the pan. Bake it in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven until the top is brown. Take it out of the oven, prick the top gently with a fork and brush some butter over the top. Pour 1-2 scoops of the 'normal' colored cake mixture on top of the first layer. Spread evenly.
Change your oven setting so that you're using the upper fire only (broiler). Increase temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake the second layer till the top turns brown. Repeat the above procedure, alternating the colors each layer, until there is no cake mix left.
Let cake cool and cut and serve in finger-size portions. (I do not recommend that this cake be eaten in chunks because it is very rich and high in cholesterol). Refrigerate any uneaten portions. Cake keeps well for 2 weeks if refrigerated. Thaw it for about 1/2 hour before eating.


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The short form valuation requires a full internal inspection and a full field assessment of sales evidence directly relating to the subject property. Assessment of value will include an analysis of other factors including market direct, volumes, market segments, market sentiment, supply and demand, environmental issues amongst a host of other information deemed necessary by the valuer. The short form valuation will have all required information within the report for you to understand the position of the property in the current market and contain all essential ingredients required by the Australian Property Institute's requirements for valuation reporting. They generally are about 3 - 6 pages in length.
Examples where a short form Valuation may be used include;
- Market Value
- Stamp Duty
- Taxation
- Mortgage
- Most property types can be valued using the Short form Valuation method.
- Residential, commercial and industrial property may be valued in this format.
- The valuation is subject to internal and external inspection, adequate supplementary information being available for the valuation, also, clear and concise sales evidence need to be available to support the value.
1. How much will a Short form valuation cost me? It will vary but the average cost is generally $450 including GST
2. How do I apply to have the Short form valuation undertaken? Click this link and fill in the form and email it as soon as you can. Our trained staff will view the application and determine whether the valuation can proceed and advise of the fee.
3. How long does it take for the desktop valuation to be returned to me? We generally have a seven day turnaround but this may vary in certain circumstances.
4. What are some of the inclusions in a Short form valuation? Generally our reports will include;
- Property Summary
- Valuation Summary
- The Land summary
- Main Building detail
- Ancillary Improvements
- Sales Evidence
- Any Additional Comments
- Disclaimers
5. Do you have to go onto the property at all? Yes
6. Do I have to own the property to have it valued? No, if a short or long form valuation has been requested and internal inspection will be required therefore this may be necessary to gain access via the owner, landlord or agent. Please note, if the property is leased strict time guidelines need to be adhered to enter the property, in some cases a notice of entry will be required to be served on the tenant, but we find this is rare.


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There aren't many bloke-only professions these days. Maybe Roman Catholic priests, operatic tenors, despots... (insert satirical comment about Maggie here). Today that list grows even shorter, with the appointment of the Tower's first female beefeater.
The unnamed recruit will turn up for duty in September. She'll wear the same blue and red work uniform as her male counterparts, specially cut for her figure. The appointment will finally allow mixed dancing lessons for the Yeomanry, who have been pining for female waltz partners for some time (see pic). However, the Tower were keen to stress that the applicant was selected on the basis of merit, and not for any ballroom skills.
Two women have applied before, neither were successful for the different vacancies they applied for...Because woman have been carving out careers in the forces...they are starting to come up. More women have got the criteria that they need.
Such as ability to eat beef, bellow at tourists and talk to ravens. Candidates also need 22 years' service in the armed forces, and certain medals to prove how hard they are. Just turning up to the interview and making like Brian Blessed is not enough, it seems.
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Hello Experts,
Need small guidance here to run my queries little faster. My table 200 Million records with 20 fields in it with x,y,z fields as Unique Primary Index. We collect statistics every day on this table COLLECT STATS ON Table INDEX (x,y,z); and still the performance on this table is very bad. The queries which we use on this table includes a where clause on y and z. So does collecting statistics only on y and z helps or is it better to create a secondary index on y and z or is there anything else which we can do on it to improve the performance? Any suggestion will be helpful.
Yes, we have parttion on the table and it is on a date field.
did you consider to use a PI of (y,z)?
Can you run
select top 100 hashrow(y,z), count(*)
from your_tab
group by 1
order by 2 desc
and share the result?
y,z are not unique and i want to make sure the table is unique. So i have column x which makes it Unique. Does it help if we do a secondary index on it? or does it help doing statistics only on those two fields?
not unique is not an issue as long as skeq is not too high.
Don't forget a PI has two purposes! 1. Access and 2. distribution.
if skeq is not too high and you need a unique constrain you could also consider to use y,z as PI and define a USI on x,y,z
NUSI on y,z will mainly help if you have selective conditions on y,z. If you join the whole table on y,z to a different table the NUSI will not used.
Currently the skew factor is only 0.12 which i think is not bad. The problem we have is, when we run select * from mytable, then it takes long time to return the resultset. I think select * of any table should return the resultset very quickly. How does select * from Mytable works? does it 1st store the data in spool and then returns the result set after reading everything?
yes - but what do you want with 200 mio rows in a select *?
Did you try
select top 200 * from table?
Yes, even that takes long time. 5-10 min.
Do you do a plain
Select top 10 *
from table;
Or do you apply filter, joins?
If it is a plain select * from table
you might face TASM delays or the table is not a table but a view.
Show select * from table;
What would be the difference between selecting data from a view and selecting directly from it?
BTW..i am just doing SELECT * FROM MyTable
What are TASM delays?


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We wrap up the story about the creation of the Stunticons by also creating the Aerialbots! Ten (or maybe twelve?!?!) new characters in just two episodes? Sign us up! You can listen to it here:
Download it here: Episode 56 The Key to Vector Sigma Part 2
We mentioned Sad Trailer getting slammed, so here's that screen shot:
Adam's Most Insane Moment was this fight between Motormaster and Slingshot:
And Kevin's Most Insane Moment was the nonsense that happened when Omega Supreme transforms:
Where did the rest of his body come from?!?!
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Eastern Airlines said Saturday the rejection by flight attendants of a tentative contract agreement would have little impact on the carrier's financial picture.
Flight attendants rejected the proposal, which contained concessions intended to help solve Eastern's cash flow problems, by a 4-1 vote Friday.
"The financial picture is not worsened by the flight attendants' vote. In fact from that standpoint it's a non-event," said Denise Baker, a spokeswoman for the airline.
Robert Callahan, president of Local 553 of the Transportation Workers Union, had urged rejection of the proposal. Although the 6,800 union members are willing to help Eastern with its financial problems, he said, the demands set forth in the proposal were too great.
"The overwhelming level of rejection, coupled with a unified executive board, sends a clear message to Eastern," Callahan said. "That message is: We are, and always have been, willing to help, but within reason.
"When the right balance between assistance and proper compensation is struck, we'll hand them a ratification as strong as this rejection."
Returns this weekend showed 4,150 against the proposal to 971 for it. There was no word on when negotiations would resume.
Neither the union nor the carrier would disclose salary terms in the rejected agreement.


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VIDEO: Cisco's Virtual Company Meeting
As promised, here is some video footage from yesterday's virtual company meeting with Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers utilizing TelePresence to conduct the first global, virtual company meeting. I hope it gives you the flavor for the virtualness (is that a word?) of the attendees from around the country and around the world (Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, Atlanta, Boxborough, RTP and Irvine). You can get a small sense for the experience we had yesterday for this very cool use of the TelePresence technology for this meeting, but until you see it in person, it is tough to describe…and this video doesn't do it full justice.We then turn to Cisco's Chief Demonstration Officer, Jim Grubb, for three questions* about Cisco's first-ever, global virtual company meeting.1. What is a virtual company meeting?2. How did this virtual company meeting happen? 3. What technology was used for this virtual meeting?*In our videos going forward, so that we are to-the-point, don't meander and give the topline information for busy viewers, we will implement a "three questions" rule.
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Time is valuable, virtual meetings will let us save a lot in the future.


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West Branch Area School District of Morrisdale, PA, has chosen Pearson's PowerSchool Premier as its new student information system (SIS).
WBASD Technology Administrator Jeremy Craven said the district chose PowerSchool Premier because it needed a more intuitive system that would simplify its data management and make state reporting faster and more efficient. With features like an integrated gradebook, master scheduling, and a 24/7 Web reporting system, and its compatibility with state standards, the application will be a substantial improvement for WBASD, Craven said.
Sandra Craft, superintendent of the 1,250-student district in northeastern Pennsylvania, about 30 miles from Scranton, added that the system was chosen because of the manufacturer's reputation, "their ability to offer 24/7 technical service, and their willingness to customize. Pearson is a large company with trained staff and the resources to accommodate small districts."
A spokesperson said the district expects to complete implementation of the new SIS this fall.
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Safety in the Kitchen
If you like to cook, or even if you've never cooked before, safety is always important for you and everyone around you. Safety can mean always turning off the stove, washing your hands to prevent germs from spreading, or getting help from an adult or older friend (not just a few days – by older we mean a few years!). This can prevent fires, sickness, and injury.
- Getting Started Cooking
- While You're Cooking
- Knives & Other Sharp Kitchen Tools
- Using the Stove
- Kitchen Machines
- Remember...
Getting Started Cooking
- First of all, ask an adult if it's okay for you to cook. If they say no, ask if you can help them cook or if it will be possible for you to do later.
- Get an apron if you don't want to get your clothes dirty or put on a dirty or old shirt.
- If you have long hair, pull it back so it doesn't get in the food or catch fire from being near flames or high heat.
- Wash off cutting boards and counter space so your work area is clean.
- Wash cutting boards and containers with soap and water after they've touched raw meat, fish, poultry, or eggs. These foods can contain dangerous bacteria if uncooked.
- Start by washing your hands with soap and water since you'll be touching food.
- Once you've picked a recipe, run it by an adult to see what parts you'll need help with and whether you have all the ingredients.
- Ask if the adult can stay in the kitchen while you cook so they can help you out.
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While You're Cooking
- Always wash your hands before you touch any food (kneading dough, shaping cookies, etc.).
- Wash your hands after you have touched raw eggs, meat, or fish. These contain bacteria that could potentially be dangerous or make you sick! (They are OK once they're cooked.)
- Once you've taken raw meat, fish, or eggs out of a container – don't put cooked food back in the container until you've cleaned it as the container can contain bacteria.
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Knives & Other Sharp Kitchen Tools
Always ask a grown-up if it's okay to use a knife, grater or peeler. You could get cut if you're not careful.
If you're not allowed to use a knife, nicely ask an adult to do it for you. You should also practice using a knife a few times – if you're allowed to – to get the hang of it.
Always cut away from yourself, and keep your fingers clear of the blade. Don't get distracted and look away because you could cut yourself.
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Using the Stove
You should also ask for permission to use the stove or oven. Use oven mitts for removing hot pans from the oven and potholders when you're holding a hot pot.
It is easy to get burned doing this, so you might want to ask a grown-up to do it for you or to supervise and give you instructions. Sometimes things are heavier or hotter than you think.
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Kitchen Machines
When you use the microwave, never put anything containing metal (even aluminum foil) in it – because of the way microwaves work, it can cause a fire. Always use microwave-safe containers. It usually says on the container whether it's microwave safe, but you can always ask an adult.
Blenders, food processors, and grinders are dangerous if they're used incorrectly. You should ask for help from an adult or permission to use it supervised even if you already know how it works.
If the pilot light on your gas stove goes out, have a grown-up re-light it while you stand back and watch. It's easy to get burned or start a fire it you're not careful!
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- Don't run in the kitchen – you could bump into something hot or slip
- Clean up spills as soon as they hit the floor (unless you're removing something from the oven, stove, etc., but clean up as soon as you're finished) so someone doesn't slip. Then, wash your hands.
- Don't hesitate to ask for help – better safe than sorry!
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high School student writer
Reviewed by: Adolescent Interest Group
Last reviewed: August 2013
Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.
"Being Safe in the Kitchen," Nemours Foundation: KidsHealth.org
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See our Home Alone Safety article.


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NSFAF funding applications to be done online
Windhoek The long queues experienced over the years by needy students applying for financial assistance from the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) will be a thing of the past, as students will as of December be able to apply online. NSFAF changed its traditional manual application process that normally runs from August to December each year. NSFAF chief information officer, Thomas Mueller, who is helping the institution with its turnaround strategy, revealed that they have developed a seamlessly integrated Loan and Grant Management Information System (LGAMIS) that allows for online applications. Mueller said the LGAMIS allows NSFAF to import Grade 12 results immediately upon release and match individual results to its eligibility criteria. He added that the process further allows potential applicants to launch an online application only if they qualify for funding. For the 2017 academic year the application process for local undergraduates will commence on January 12 and end on March 31, while for undergraduates and postgraduates for SADC and other countries it will start on December and also end on March 31. "When I came this year, I saw that the system as it was specified does not reflect what we need. The old system has a lot of manual interventions, which may cause errors and delays. We therefore streamlined and can do application and awarding within 48 hours," Mueller noted. For the first time, he says, NSFAF has now a loan book and proper debtor's management because every payment made through Nam-Mic Payment Solutions gets a transaction number that goes back to the fund's system. He said the fund was able to pay about N$70 million to 4 000 local students through Nam-Mic by August alone. This year, NSFAF implemented a student payment card in partnership with Nam-Mic Payment Solutions. This means that NSFAF changed its old practice whereby funds meant to cover tuition fees are disbursed directly to the institution of higher learning and non-tuition fees directly to students. "So each student has a debtor's account with all data, which we were never able to do before. We can reconcile every single payment transaction. Nothing will get lost anymore for the new students," he explained, adding that it's difficult to trace all the old student debt inherited from the Ministry of Education since 1997. About 80 000 former students still owe the fund millions of dollars, he said, and some files have been captured but it remains a challenge to trace them as some information in the files is incomplete. "They were sitting with about 23 000 applications which they could not process from student intakes of 2015 and 2016. They were stuck with these applications for about three months and no one seemed able to fix the problem." "Because of my 35 years of experience in IT in eight countries around the world I was able to fix the problem within seven days," Mueller maintained. After seven days, he said, all student applications were processed and they received their award letters within a week. Asked how much it cost, he said "the entire process has been in existence, hence there was no additional cost". "We optimised and streamlined how it worked and now use it more efficiently than it was being done before."
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From now on, instead of giving the name of a wine I wanted to drink and which was corked, I will give the name of the cork maker and keep the corks for analysis.
If every customer does the same, the cork producers will be forced to make major improvements in the quality if their product.
One of my colleagues told me that he opens plenty of his bottles and that he encountered less than 1% of corked bottles. I am open to believe him: He probably found the rare supplier, who is serious and only provides him with the best (or he is lucky).
As for me, When I open 100 bottles, I reject 7 or 8 due to a defective cork and other deviancies. Either I am too difficult, or I am jinxed.
And as I don't have an evil eye (the proof is that I have the best life anyone can dream of), I am therefore too difficult… Murielle is even worst than me, you can imagine how our friends breakout in cold sweat when we open a bottle.
We are now at our 4th cork producer in 15 years, and I hope that I current supplier, Bourrassé, will keep on serving us well.


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Master in Management
National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod
A Master's degree in Management is gaining popularity in business education, and the number of students enrolled in the program is growing rapidly worldwide. The program is designed to train professionals skilled in market research technology, creation, and development of competitive businesses, management of large companies, who can also be involved in research and teaching.
Master of management is a potential senior manager, responsible for the strategic development of the company, analyst-researcher, consultant and trainer for organizations in different industries.
Training in the program focuses on an in-depth study of:
- General and specific functions and information technology management;
- Methods of solving modern operational, tactical and strategic problems of the development of enterprises and organizations;
- Modern domestic and foreign forms and methods of governance;
- Internal relationships between supervisors and subordinates, and ways to address specific problems in such relations, with a focus on creating a favorable psychological climate.
The program includes such courses as "Mathematical Modeling in Financial Management", "Financial Markets and Financial-Credit Institutions", "Contemporary Problems of Finance", "Financial and Monetary Management of Economy", "Finance of Organizations in the Innovation Economy», «Modern Concepts of Financial Management, Investment Management", etc.
This school offers programs in:
- English
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The conference handbook with the full programme, abstracts and some practical information is online, and can be downloaded here. You will receive a hard copy version of the handbook at registration. A quick outline of the programme can be found here.
Some last practical info:
We cannot accept pin or credit card payments at the registration desk. So please bring cash for the conference fee and (optional) dinner -- see below under Registration for the exact costs.
There are direct trains from Fiumicino airport to the center of Rome. Taxis to the city center (i.e. within the Aurelian Walls) have currently a fixed standard fare of 48 euro; click here for more information.
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Back to reality and my weather complaints after last week's bright sunny days. Seems like I'm a time traveller from croptop weather to big long coats. Well, I'm not, it just happens thanks to global warming?!
Btw, I bought these cut out boots on Glamour days. Haha, here is one reason to not get rid of the terrible weather.
I always feel a bit 'strange' when I'm dressed in one brand from head to toe. I actually love this drape khaki coat with leather arms. Also, my well known leather skater skirt plus a black silk shirt.
That's my outfit for a rainy, cold monday.
What do you think?
Everything from H&M/ expect: boots: New Yorker/ backpack:Sanches/
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Surgery is over and I'm feeling a bit groggy. Thanks for all the well wishes. My brother's graduation is tonight so I'm sure he'll call at some point to let me know how he liked the gift. We have always been very close. I have 4 brothers and a sister so it's a big family! Hope I can get clear eyed enough to do some sketching in the next few days!
Monday, August 17, 2009
My brother's Mike's graduation
My little brother Mike, is graduating from nursing school on Thursday so I made him a gift. It's a collage of old images, and some metal emphera and some ribbon. On the bottom is some sea glass, coral, and some small shells. Here's the full piece and a close up. Hope he likes it!
I'm having rotator cuff surgery tomorrow so I may not be able to make it to the graduation. That's sucks big time!!!!
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Existing Music site need to be redesigned
Budget ₹600-1500 INR
The website already exist and need to give professional touch to it. Has 10 pages which require attractive design. Budget for this task is only 300 INR. Please start your bid description with "AGREE" to get shortlisted. Do not bid if the budget is too low for you.
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These puppies can't be hushed! Our customers say they are the best hush puppies they have ever had. Made with our organic grains, all you have to do is add water. Great for camping! 100% NATURAL
INGREDIENTS: Organic Yellow Cornmeal, Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Dry Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Dry Onion Flakes, Non-aluminum Baking Powder, Salt and Powder Egg.
Posted by Karen on 6th Dec 2014
This is a great product. My husband and I both loved these. I actually made up to much batter for just the two of us, so covered what I couldn't use and put it in the refrigerator to use the next day. Still Awesome.
Posted by Deva Conner on 7th Oct 2014
A 17 year old Grandson spent the weekend. I fixed him fresh hush puppies with green onions. I made the lg portion. Grandpa and I ate 2 each. He ate all the rest... He said these are better than at the Fish places. We love the mix also.
Posted by Unknown on 10th Jun 2013
The hushpuppies are the best, but we do miss the cloth bag!