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Please advise the school on the morning of your child's absence. If we are not advised through one of the following ways we phone the home, workplace or emergency contacts which is a time consuming activity we prefer to avoid.
Complete an absence note on our FlexiBuzz communications app (preferred)
Text name and room number to 027 758 0542 (mobile just used for absence messages)
Telephoning or emailing the school office (Ph 528 3938,
We appreciate your help in reducing the time we spend checking that our children are safe.
School assemblies are noted on the school calendar available on the website and through FlexiBuzz. Parents, caregivers and families are invited to attend any of our assemblies.
There is a school bus which runs before and after school. Contact the office for details of the route.
We use the FlexiBuzz app to send out school news, general updates, reminders, events and much more. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android Phone, Android Tablet and Windows phone devices. If you don't have a mobile device, there is also an app available for computer, both Mac and PC.
Please download FlexiBuzz to your devices, register for a free account then find and tick St Thomas's School. When you are ticking specific boxes within our school account, please make sure you tick on the specific classes that apply to your family only.
Through the app you'll receive all information, much like a text message, directly to your device, and everything we post can be translated into 90 languages. You will also be able to submit student absences and permission slips via the app, electronically signed straight onto the screen with your finger.
Dental Nurse
The Dental clinic is based at Stonefields, corner Stonemasons Ave & Vialou Lane. Please phone 5708915 for any enquiries.
Homework enables all children to learn the skills of independent study. It is also an appropriate time for children to learn spelling, basic facts and to read. Whilst homework is not compulsory, we strongly recommend it is done daily. The following are guidelines for the time to be spent daily on Homework:
Years 1 - 3 Daily reading plus 10 minutes of another activity (spelling words etc)
Years 4 - 6 20 - 30 minutes
Years 7 - 8 30 - 45 minutes
Leaving the School Grounds
Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day unless they are collected by an adult who has reported to the office and signed the appropriate register. Class teachers are advised that students are unable to leave with an adult unless the adult has the blue authorisation slip issued by the office.
Our library is open every school day from 9.00am to 3.00pm including lunchtimes. Every class visits the library at least once a week during class time. Books are issued to students for two weeks. Junior classes can borrow one book each, Middle and Senior classes can borrow two books each.
Our Librarians are Claudine Crabtree and Kororia Witika. Student librarians also help out in the library, at lunchtimes and at Junior class times.
Please check out our
library page
on the school website for more information.
Maori & Pasifika Students
Our Maori Pasifika Support Group is available to support, celebrate and normalise cultures for all students at St Thomas's School. The group aims to empower our Tamariki to be all they can be and stand proud as Maori and Pasifika students at our school.
Click here for more information about the
Maori Pasifika Support Group
Reporting to Parents
We have an online, real-time reporting system that allows parents to review their child's progress at any time throughout the school year. In terms 1 and 3 we hold Student Led Conferences which enable students to showcase their learning and progress towards set goals with their families. This combination of reporting methods ensures that parents and caregivers receive comprehensive information about the progress of their children.
Road Safety
All children must use the crossing supervised by Road Patrol Wardens and a teacher before and after school. We strongly recommend that parents set a good example for their children by using the crossing too.
School Hours
Children are expected to be in class, prepared for the day by 8.55am. Please ensure you have your child at school in plenty of time. For safety and supervision reasons
no child should be on the school grounds before 8.00am
and we discourage children being dropped off before 8.15am. Please Note: Classrooms may be locked until 8.30am as teachers are involved in meetings and daily preparations. School finishes at 3pm and for safety and supervision reasons children are expected to leave the school grounds promptly.
School Lunches
Subway orders are available on Fridays. Pre-printed Subway envelopes are available in the school office.
Roast Beef
Veggie Delite
4 Inch Mini Sub Sandwich
6 Inch Mini Sub Sandwich
All sandwiches are made with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato and cucumber on freshly baked white bread.
How to order:
1. Clearly write the child's name, room number and order on the outside of an envelope
e.g. Joe Bloggs
Room 2
$4.00 Salami 4 Inch Mini Sub Sandwich
2. Place the correct money inside the envelope and seal it. Change cannot be provided.
3. Post the envelope into the Subway order box by 9.05am on Friday mornings. The box is situated at the office.
4. Orders are sent to classrooms by 12.30pm.
Sushi for Lunch
Sushi Spring will deliver Sushi for lunch time on
. If your child would like to have Sushi for lunch on either of these days they will need to bring correct money in an envelope or plastic bag with their name, class and choice clearly marked. Please note: orders will not be processed by the office so no change or envelopes will be provided by the school.
Orders will need to be placed in the box in the office the day before.
8pcs of Mini Sushi Lunch Pack
$6.00 - Tempura Chicken and Avocado
$6.00 - Veg (Seasonal Veg)
$7.00 - Salmon and Avocado
Chicken on Rice
$6.00 - Teriyaki Chicken on Rice, Mayo
$6.00 - Katsu Chicken on Rice, Mayo
$9.00 - (Large) Teriyaki Chicken on Rice, Mayo
$9.00 - (Large) Katsu Chicken on Rice, Mayo
$6.00 - Tempura Prawn (3pcs)
$6.00 - Homemade Dumpling (4pcs)
$6.00 - Vegetarian Homemade Dumplings (4pcs)
After 3.00pm the orders can be accepted at the shop (Shop 8, 138 Allum St, Kohimarama)
Text orders can be made until 8pm THE DAY BEFORE (021 252 4327)
Please make sure you receive a confirmation
Orders must be processed THE DAY BEFORE, not on the same day.
Stationery is sold at the school office between 8.30 and 9.00 daily.
Suncare Policy
The Board of Trustees has a Suncare Policy to ensure children's safety during the spring and summer months. It is compulsory for all children to wear the St Thomas's School hat during terms 1 and 4 whenever they are outdoors. We ask for your support in ensuring your child brings an appropriate hat to school every day during these terms.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open each Tuesday and Thursday 8.30 - 9.00. Orders may also be placed through our school communications app 'Flexibuzz'. Simply download the app and click on the uniforms option.
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Poverty Alleviation Network & Self Dependence Initiative (PANSDI) is a not for profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization working to assist in the improvement of the vulnerable, marginalized and deprived populace who are face with the poverty and deprivation, especially children and women particularly those in the rural areas.
Any small community is very much a part of the modern world. Facing ever-changing economic, social, and environmental pressures, its citizens are challenged to envision, plan for, and create a future that will protect and enhance their quality of life for generations to come. Though the challenges are daunting, both rural and urban communities have found trusted resources in our NGO.
Since 2001, we have been developing projects and planning tools that helped communities define and build healthy, vibrant, and sustainable futures while preserving their heritage.
PANSDI provides innovative tools that facilitate decision making within local communities. The tools include empowerment and employment initiatives, skills acquisition, educational programmes, workshops, publications, presentations, software trainings, and other resources tailored towards poverty alleviation, healthy living, environmental management and the utilization of ICT community development and organizational capacity building.
All our NGO tools are designed to help communities:
We are actors of United Nations Global Movement for the Framework for Culture of Peace and Non-violence for Children of the World 2000-2010, actors in Debate to Action Nigeria for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Nigeria, www.povalcrus.8m.net and the UNESCO Culture of Peace Website
Please we need technical partners, support and donations from individuals, corporate bodies, governments, foundations, etc. to support our projects and programmes.
PANSDI advances Community Development and Environmental Management in Communities through job creation/income generation initiatives, micro-credits opportunities, development intervention projects and environmental protection initiatives on a sustainable basis through advocacy, Community mobilization, skills acquisition, enlightenment campaigns, hands-on, coalition building, corporative and capacity building activities.
We are actively involved in promoting change toward a healthy society, one that is founded on principles of good health, environment, empowerment of discriminated/disadvantaged groups, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Faith Base Organizations (FBOs).
We are also involve in applying GIS (Geographic Information System) in environmental and conservation projects including assisting Community Base Organizations (CBOs) with GIS services and training which aid them in carrying out their efforts employing GIS tools and techniques.


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Just as quick as it appeared, it disappeared. I was enthusiastic about this sports place in the former London Fog warehouse. I thought it was a good use of the space. I guess they never generated the clientele to pay the rent. Interestingly, the website is still up, but the sign is gone. Not sure what's going on. In fact, I think the Signature Special Event Services is gone, too.
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Giorgio Colangeli was born on December 14, 1949 in Rome, Lazio, He taly. He is an actor, known for "Pasolini, un delitto italiano" (1995), directed by Marco Tullio Giordana; La cena (1998), directed by Ettore Scola; He l divo (2008), Romanzo di una strage (2012) and 20 sigarette (2010); Un posto sicuro (2015) directed by Francesco Ghiaccio. See full bio »
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French director Michel Gondry and Partizan Films has created a sweded version of the cult classic from Scorsese's Taxi Driver. The dubbed film short stars Gondry who sweded his own movie trailer for Be Kind Rewind in 2008.
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This is a 74-minute documentary film released in 2000, directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, and narrated by Rupert Everett.
What is Paragraph 175?
An unnatural sex act committed between persons of the male sex or
by humans with animals is punishable by imprisonment;
the loss of civil rights may also be imposed.
(German Penal Code, 1871)
This epic story is told through personal accounts of men and women who lived through the difficult times.
One is a Jewish gay resistance fighter who poses as a Hitler Youth member to rescue his lover from a Gestapo transfer camp.
Another is a Jewish lesbian who escaped to England with the help of an older woman she had a crush on.
Yet another is Heinz Dormer who was repeatedly re-arrested under Paragraph 175 in the 1950s and 60s.
He tried and failed to receive reparations.
East German's version of Paragraph175 remained in effect until 1968.
West germany retained the Nazi law until 1969.
After the war, all those persecuted by the Nazis under Paragraph 175 were classified as criminals.
At century's end, not one has received legal recognition as a victim of the Nazi regime.
It is an amazing film!
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World news story
British Embassy in Tashkent donates publications on human rights
On 1 May 2014 British Ambassador George Edgar met Dr Akmal Saidov, Director of the National Human Rights Centre of Uzbekistan
The aim of the meeting was to dicsuss issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of human rights and to hand over to the NHRC 500 copies of an Uzbek-language Handbook on Torture Reporting that has recently been republished with the support of the British Embassy in Tashkent.
Around 30 representatives of state bodies attended the handover ceremony in the NHRC, including from the Office of the Ombudsman, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of the Interior, the Office of the Prosecutor General, the In-Service Training Centre for Lawyers under the MoJ, the Higher Academic Courses under the OPG, and the Tashkent State Law University. Handbook was initially published in Uzbek in 2003 in cooperation between the NHRC and the British Embassy. It was recently republished with the financial support of the British so that the NHRC can share it with human rights professionals in relevant state agencies and non-governmental organizations.
The Torture Reporting Handbook was produced by the Human Rights Centre of the University of Essex in 2000 with the support of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Since then it has been translated into dozens of languages and gained recognition among human rights activists worldwide. It is not a technical manual and one does not need any special knowledge in order to use it. The document is a reference guide for anyone who wants to know how to take action in response to allegations of torture or ill-treatment. It explains simply and clearly how the process of reporting and submitting complaints to international bodies and mechanisms actually works, and how to make the most of it.
In his welcome speech at the ceremony Ambassador Edgar said:
I am pleased that we are co-operating actively with the National Centre for Human Rights and the Uzbek authorities in their important work to fully implement Uzbekistan's commitments under the Convention Against Torture. I hope that the republished Handbook will be a useful tool in achieving this goal.
Recent cooperation between the British Embassy and the NHRC also includes visits by British experts to Uzbekistan in 2013 sponsored by the Embassy: by Dr Peter Selby, former President of the Independent Monitoring Board under the UK Ministry of Justice, and Professor Bill Bowring of Birkbeck College, University of London, who met with Uzbek officials to share British experience in torture prevention and protection of the rights of detainees.


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Matt Smith and Karen Gillan to appear on 'Daybreak'
They will be talking to presenters Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles about tomorrow's release of the Doctor Who Series Five box set.
The show airs on ITV1 between 6.00 and 8.30am. The interview will be available on Daybreak's official website shortly afterwards.
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Canada Inflation Accelerates to Fastest Pace in Three Years
(Bloomberg) -- Canadian inflation picked up more than analysts expected in February to the fastest in more than three years as signs point to price pressures continuing to build.
Consumer prices accelerated to an annual pace of 2.2 percent in February, the most since 2014, from 1.7 percent a month earlier. Economists had anticipated a 1.9 percent increase. Core prices -- which exclude more volatile items like energy and are considered a gauge of inflation pressures -- inched higher for a fifth month to 2.03 percent, which is the fastest since 2012.
The budding inflation could add pressure on the Bank of Canada -- which has kept the expansion going with low interest rates -- to keep hiking borrowing costs to more normal levels.
Inflation running close to the central bank's 2 percent target suggests an economy operating near capacity, and investors are anticipating at least two more rate increases this year, after the Bank of Canada hiked borrowing costs three times since July. The central bank has been forecasting inflation will hover at about 2 percent over the next couple of years.
"Inflation is BAAAACK, but its not yet a scary monster, being essentially in line with what the Bank of Canada actually wanted to see," Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC World Markets, said in a note to investors.
The Canadian dollar jumped higher on the report, and was up 0.6 percent to C$1.2861 per U.S. dollar at 9:02 a.m. in Toronto trading.
Statistics Canada cited higher prices for gasoline, cars, and mortgage interest costs as main contributors to annual inflation. The minimum wage increase in Ontario in January also continue to have an impact, at least with restaurant prices which were up in the province 6.6 percent from a year ago. Nationwide, restaurant prices were up 4 percent.
Even with inflation around its target, the central bank has been warning there still may be slack in the economy, particularly in the labor market. The pick up in prices also comes at a time when the economy is slowing, another reason to be cautious for the Bank of Canada.
Statistics Canada also reported on Friday that retail sales grew 0.3 percent in January, weaker than economists had forecast. Coupled with continued uncertainty around U.S. trade policy and a slowdown in the housing market, the Bank of Canada may look past the inflation numbers for now, according to Krishen Rangasamy at National Bank of Canada in Montreal.
"The central bank may stick to its loose stance for another few months," Rangasamy said in a note to investors.
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Avery Verse Partners with Femeconomy for An Equal Tomorrow
It's with much pleasure that we announce our partnership with Femeconomy, an online business directory, highlighting those enterprises that are 50% owned by women or have women accounting for 30% of the board of directors of an organisation. This is an exciting new move for Avery Verse in our efforts as a social enterprise to create win-wins that transform society.
Femeconomy is built on the powerful understanding that women, who are the dominant decision makers regarding purchases, can bring about radical change in the move towards equality in business, by supporting those brands who empower rather than restrain women in business. When you realise that women make over 85% of the purchasing decisions you discover that the power is yours to shape the world.
The logic is excellent and the goal is a very noble one as a more equitible and just world is a better one for us and our children to live and thrive in. If you'd like to find out more about Femeconomy and join in the movement visit www.femeconomy.com and if you know of a business that fits the criteria spread the word. Together we can make great change.


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- 1 Eating Quinoa Is An Excellent Diet Option
Eating Quinoa Is An Excellent Diet Option
Quinoa is a type of grain that is often chosen by people who are hoping to get healthier, lose weight, or simply add more whole grains to their diet.
Whether you want to lose weight or increase the nutrition you consume, it is an excellent option.
Here are some reasons why you should be eating quinoa more often.
1. Quinoa is a Major Source of Protein
If you are concerned about how much protein you get in your body, then adding quinoa to your regular diet is a great idea. It is one of the most protein-rich foods you can eat, along with being healthy for a number of other ways.
In just one cup of cooked quinoa, you get 8.14 grams of protein. For a high-protein diet, it is great to add alongside your other protein sources, or you can use quinoa to replace meat and still get your desired amount of protein. It also contains all nine essential amino acids, including valine, isoleucine, histidine, threonine, phenylalnine, tryptophan, methionine, lysine, and leucine.
2. It is Gluten-Free
Whether you have a gluten intolerance or you are simply trying to eat gluten-free as much as possible, eating quinoa can reduce stomach upset. Sticking to a gluten-free diet while also remaining healthy is something an issue since many foods labeled as having no gluten, making up for it by having refined starches.
This isn't going to be much better for you than the gluten. In this case, you need grains like quinoa that won't affect your gluten intolerance, but taste delicious and are good for you.
3. There is Double the Fiber
Quinoa is also an excellent source of fiber, containing nearly double what some of the other grains have. Fiber is important for many reasons, not just making you more regular. Fiber can also help to reduce your risk for diabetes, help with high blood pressure, lower your glucose and your cholesterol, and even prevent heart disease. It is something everyone should be consuming more of, which is easy by adding quinoa to your meals regularly.
4. Quinoa is a Nutrient-Rich Food
If you are looking for grains that provide more vitamins and nutrients to your diet, quinoa is one of the best you can choose. In a cup of cooked quinoa, you not only get over 8 grams of protein, but also 5 grams of fiber, and nutrients like manganese, copper, folate, potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, and iron.
5. It Provides Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Inflammation is a leading factor to a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions, so it makes sense you would want to get as much anti-inflammatory foods in your body as possible.
Quinoa happens to be an excellent source of anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce your risk for arthritis, appendicitis, Alzheimer's, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
6. You Get a Lot of Antioxidants
Another substance that is important for reducing illnesses and diseases is antioxidants. These are found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as grains like quinoa. In fact, quinoa is known to have a lot higher antioxidant content that other foods, including legumes and cereals.
7. Quinoa Has a Lot of Iron
You need to have a certain amount of iron in your body to maintain healthy red blood cells. If you feel faint often or you have ever had a doctor tell you that you're anemic or borderline anemic, it is usually due to having low iron in your blood.
Iron helps to bring oxygen to your different cells and muscles, so they are very important. Luckily, delicious quinoa is a great source of it.
8. It is Easy to Turn Into Delicious Meals
Finally, consider how easy it is to make meals with quinoa and incorporate it into your daily diet. Quinoa only takes about 15-20 minutes to make tender enough to eat. It has a rich nutty taste that complements a lot of different flavors.
From having it as a side dish with chicken and vegetables, to adding some quinoa to your salad, making a quinoa and bean veggie burger, or baking with it, it is very easy to eat more of it each day. You should also be eating qiunoa instead of rice.
As you can see, quinoa can provide a lot of health benefits, making it an excellent source of nutrition. Try eating quinoa on a regular basis and every day if you can.


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Members of the BlackSky come from both factions, all with different pasts, memories and occupations. They are united in their part in the Saga, and in the hope or desire or simple want of seeing their faction win over the other.
Faction Jobs
The basics of factional membership can be broken into two types: Combative and Support jobs and roles. Each job has its own place within the factional hierarchy and helps to provide funds, services, or defense for the faction in question. Job status is not set in stone and the roles can change as the story progresses.
The Malverines:
Malverine combative jobs fall under the category of Beast and are usually made up of the core members of the Club itself who are willing to fight tooth and nail for it. Those who act in a support role are known as Paw and usually are required to follow the orders of the core Club members and the Club Officers.
Beast Roles:
- Bounty Hunter (Bring in income by bringing criminals to Judges and collecting the bounty, etc)
- Mercenary (Bring in income by fighting for cash)
- Muscle (Keep the saloon safe, the non-combat people safe, etc. Fight for the Saloon.)
- Bouncer (Keeps order in the bar, protects the staff, etc)
Paw Roles:
- Waitress/Waiter (Dish out food and drink to customers)
- Dancer (Showing tits or other attractive bulges for tips. Stripper activity and their clientele are overseen by their supervisors.)
- Consort (Those who exhcange favors for money- offering their company or sensual services. Consort activity and their clientele are overseen by their supervisors.)
The Sovereigns
Sovereign combative jobs fall under the category of Operatives and are the fighting and defensive agents of the Sovereigns. Those who act in a supportive roles and or work jobs in Sovereign businesses are known as Assets.
Operative Roles:
- Hunter (Catches fodder for Draken hunts)
- Independant Soldier (Soldier hired by the Talyns that makes money for them by selling himself as a type of Mercenary)
- Bodyguard (Guards important people or other people with money… sometimes Talyns, sometimes not)
- The Watch (Lodge defense)
Asset Roles:
- Off-duty entertainer (See: Dancer under Malverine Example)
- Lodge Curator (oversees the lodge, like a manager)
- Lodge Caretaker (keeps things clean and in shape, like a janitor)
Roles for Either Faction
Combat Roles:
- Intelligence (Spy/Scout)
Support Roles:
- Master of ceremonies (introduces dancers, announces specials, etc)
- Medic/doctor (Medical professional that patches up wounded)
- Chef (Cooks food for the lodge/saloon)
- Bartender (Serves drinks)
- Mechanic/Fixiteer (Repairs bikes and other mechanical monstrosities)
- DJ (plays all the wicked tunes)
- Hacker/IT/Advanced Circutry and Computer Tech (fixes and works with software, programming; specifically with robots in some cases)
- Crafter of drugs/other popular blackmarket items for cash
- Security tech (works with technology meant for the security of property, such as video cameras, laser-triggered alarm systems, etc.)
- Dealers (Charged with overseeing a gambling session. They actively interact with players, handling the bets and payouts for their particular game.)
- Bookies (One who accepts bets for a variety of activities, for all manner of reasons, and handles the flow of cash amongst winners. Different from the dealer.)
- Loan Shark (Those who offer money to a group or indivual with the expectation to be payed off within a certain amount of time, with interest.)
- Escort Escort: Attractive women or men meant to distract and provide eye-candy for the patrons, during gambling activities.
- accountant (works for the Treasurer officer; works with the Saloon/lodges expenses or income)
- collector (Collects money owed to the lodge/saloon)
Faction Structure / Ranks
Tier 0 – Non-Members and Outsiders
Malverines – Hang-Arounds
In the world of the Club there is only two types of outsider. Non-Members who can't really be trusted except for good friends and allies. Then there are Hang-Arounds. Those who wish to become Prospects to the Club, but haven't earned the right of invite or haven't applied to join the Club's membership.
A Prospect becomes a member when they have earned a role or their place in the Club.
Sovereigns – Civilians or Outsiders
In the world of the Unit there are two forms of outsider. First there is the civilians who haven't taken an interest in the war with the Exiles (or have yet to join the military). Then there are those in general who wish to become Prospects of the Unit having earned the right of being recruited or have applied to the Unit's registry.
A Prospect becomes a full member once they have earned their place in the Unit.
Tier 1 – Prospect
Malverines – Cubs
Prospects are recently approved new members of the Club who have either found their way to the Club's turf, met them on a ride, or was invited to join after being a hang-around for a while.
Sovereigns – Rabble
Prospects are recently recruited members of the Unit who have yet to prove themselves. They found their way to the home of the Unit, and met the Sovereigns on a ride, or may have just heard of them on Nexus or throughout the Empire.
Tier 2 – Member
Malverines – Brother / Sister
Members are the core of the Club and are often related to, in a relationship, or are good friends of the Originals, or the Founders of the Club. Members all have earned their patches after acting as Prospects for a ime and getting voted in by the Officers and Leaders of the Table.
Sovereigns – The Agent
Members are the core of the Agency and are often related to, allies of, or work for the leading members of the BrightStar Sovereigns in some capacity. All Agents earned their place after proving themselves to the Captain and the Circle.
Tier 3 – Officer
Malverines – Officer
A member who has advanced to the point where they are members of the trusted Inner Circle of the Boss and the Second.
The Road-Captain is charged with the Club arms and making sure the Gang is able to defend itself.
The Treasurer is the Club's primary financier and handles the funds for the Club.
Primary master of ceremonies, keeper of rituals of the Club and the primary historian.
Sovereigns – Officer
A member who has risen through the Agency ranks and has entered the inner Circle of the Captain and Firstmate.
The Armsmaster is charged with the keeping of the Units arsenal and making sure Unit interests are defended.
The Secreatry is charged with keeping records and maintaining ties with allies in the Dominion.
Tier 4 – Leaders
Malverines – The Leaders
At the top of the Gang are the Leaders, those in charge of running everything and making sure the Club prospers.
The Boss
The leader of the Club and the one who holds the gavel during meetings at the Table.
The Second
The second in command and the adviser to the Boss.
Sovereigns – The Leaders
The Unit at the top is led by the Leaders, those in charge of keeping the Sovereigns on Track and making sure the BrightStar succeeds.
The Captain
The Captain is the leader and the one who all must listen to when decisions need to be made.
The Hand
The captains right hand man and adviser in Unit decisions.
The Advancement concept is a way for players in BlackSky to seek character development and evolution beyond the simple concept of rank. Within the Malverines or Sovereigns a member can earn several different things through Roleplay that can be used to define your position within the Club. Advancement can be broken down into a few key aspects:
- Patches: Patches are much like a motorcycle Club patch in real life! Those who work hard and meet the requirements can gain a patch that includes along with it expanded priveleges, rights, and access to new services and goods from the Club. This can also include jobs or simply mark you with a sense of pride!
- Title: A title is a addition to your character's name (ex: Jim "The Dog" Leftcourt), or it can be a form of social Patch given to the individual by the Officers, or Leaders of the Club Or Unit.
- Badge: A badge is a permanent achievement within the Club or Unit. These are tattoos, and scars. Marks that permanently mark a member and their history with the Club or Unit.
A full current list of all active IC Achievements can be found on the IC Achievement Page.


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Legit.ng takes you into the life of Waliyah Abiola, one of over 70 official children of the late MKO Abiola who is may have passed on but is still celebrated in Nigeria.
The beautiful singer proved to be just like her father who discovered his entrepreneurial skills at a young age. Waliyah discovered her music talent at a tender age.
A graduate of Imperial College London, this sultry singer says she started singing as a teenager, but never thought anything of it professionally, until about 10 years ago.
In the bid to pursue her talent, she headlined a sold-out concert at London's Jazz Cafe in 2011 which she had organised and promoted the show herself.
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Hi all. My name's Melvin Todd and I'm the founder/creative director of the art based lifestyle brand Loveless Society. I've always been a big fan of toys and Kid Robot in general so I had to jump at this chance to recieve feedback from Paul. Thank you for bringing us Kid Robot. Even just learning the history has been worth the money alone. Everything else almost just seems to be a bonus.
I've jumped pretty hard into the skillshare world in hopes of helping develop my brand even more as well as recieving critiques from like minded people and industry professionals so that I could see it grow into the powerhouse that I know it will be (It's going through a major overhaul so don't be surprised it the site changes drastically before this class is done). With that said, I will be focusing on making a toy of our brand mascot Loveless Cupid.
(To really get a more in depth look, just head to my project in Marc Ecko's class if interested. Critiques welcome there as well).
Loveless Cupid
So a bit about our version of Cupid. He is actually the same version from mythology, but now he has been placed into our world today where love can sometimes be seen as an after thought. I've seen more images on social media depicting images of people pointing pistols at Cupid syaing "Back the fuck off" than people celebrating the creature meant to give them the greatest feeling ever, being love.
I'd imagine that this will have had some effect on him. I see it as making him not so lighthearted, but actually adapting the ways of the world onto him self. If people hate the job he does, he'd most likely be pretty callous and feel like his job was a dead end one, like many people in our world. This in turn would have him be a drunk that just continues to mess up.
The juxtapostion would come in because even though he drinks, has tattoos, vulgar, is an asshole, and mean, he is still cursed with eternal cuteness so is quite likeable for some reason. Plus he still is very knowledgeable on the subject of love, whether he wants to be or not.
His weapons would have adapted as well. He'll use the bow and arrow if he is feeling particularly lazy, but his new weapon of choice is his twin desert eagles armed with love bullets.
Below is a mood board I will be using encompassing his many different traits.
Feedback welcome. And I'll have my sketches before the week is out. I can't wait to start. Thanks for looking so far.


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Her first novel, "Dark of Mind," was published in December. Ringquist is trying to set up book signings and appearances at area bookstores in the spring so she can attract a following with literary tastes similar to hers.
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Lily Allen by Karl Lagerfeld
Published: December 2009
Cover Model: Lily Allen
Photography by Karl Lagerfeld
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Its an old news by now that Lily is allegedly leaving the music scene, if she does, maybe there's an opening for the young songstress on Karl Lagerfeld MUSE team among Baptiste and Freja. And with this kinda beautiful images we approve Karl's interest in the young British singer. Lily was styled in Chanel and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for cover and accompanying story of next months Russian Elle magazine. More previews after the jump:
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I am endlessly amazed to witness how wonderfully and unexpectedly Lily is evolving under Lagerfeld's eye.
Both are incredible gems each in their own field and how amazing to see them merging forces.
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Wow, those images are breathtaking. Him and Lily work swell together!
She should always wear makeup. She looks great.
Wow, Lily looks amazing in the editorial!


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The seventy-first entry continued the lies and errors;
# I am not the one who keeps dragging this on and on and on.
And yet this entry was uploaded.
# I was being nice when I mentioned how her father died, so for her to turn that back into my face is prepostrous.
It wasn't because this act was a social error of monumental proportions.
# Next, she completely mocks me, while denying that she started this whole thing.
It is debatable as to who actually started it.
# There are other ways to respond to someone else's post that you disagree with than cussing them out.
That rather depends. If the writer is extremely angry and justifies that anger, cussing is understandable and acceptable.
# Even I have a professional enough manner not to do that.
This is a contradictory statement.
# Then, she mocks me again, saying I directly insulted her by calling neurodiversity pedophiles, when she knows that is not what I did.
I think all readers of the blog knew that it is exactly what he did.
# The fact that Belinda the Nobody was sexually molested as a child plays a great deal into the fact that she joined neurodiversity.
This statement has proof to back it up.
# Victims of molestation often are subconsciously drawn to pedophiles, which is why the pedophiles over at neurodiversity drew her in and made her their victim.
There is no truth to this at all.
# I tried to pull her back onto my side a few months ago, but by that point she was beyond being helped.
"Pull her back" suggests bullying took place.
# I highly doubt Belinda the Nobody is a "chessmaster." I doubt she even knows how to play.
A highly presumptive statement with no proof.
# Belinda the Nobody would've made herself look better if she'd calmly disagreed, but she chose to look like an idiot and cuss me out.
Given what appears to have been said by Oliver, he deserved the cussing out.
# She also seems to think that she "owns" a portion of the Internet (i.e. her blog) but that isn't true at all.
It is true because it is her responsibility.
# Nobody owns anything on the Internet, and it is all fair game.
You, Oliver, own the rights to your blog.
# I'm neither a liar nor a hypocrite nor a piece of shit
I think all three have been proven valid.
# I never said all NDs were pedophiles
Yes you did.
# It seems as if all of Phil's World wants me dead, which is why they should be disbanded.
There is no proof of this statement.
# Belinda the Nobody will not see the light and refuses to accept that autism needs to be cured. It's fine if she wants to live that way, but people won't think very highly of her.
People don't think very highly of Oliver so this is a contradictory statement.
# The only one who has is The Informer, and that's only because he's gay and has a sexual attraction toward Phil.
There is no proof of this statement either.
# I'm also not a dipshit because I tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God.
Another attempt to swear on the Bible in effect, and this is not effective.
# As far as I know, Jake Crosby hasn't disowned me. He's still my friend on Facebook.
Many people retain friendship status on Facebook in order to spy on people.
# When multiple people appear to want me dead, it seems as if there may be a forum-wide declaration that that is the case
As stated, there is no proof of this.
# We've both said our peace, so let's just move on and everyone will be happy.
It is clear that the majority will not be happy until Oliver closes his blog.
# And second of all, he (Nixon) wasn't a crook. It was his campaign manager who did most of the bad stuff.
Then why did Nixon resign?
# No, Phil, this isn't an important fight.
That is a debatable point.
# People who advocate for a cure cannot be gagged, as that would be unconstitutional.
If such a advocacy is seen as hate speech it is not covered by the constitution.
# There is no "autism community," Phil.
There certainly is. Everyone affected by Autism is a member of it.
# I have not told a single lie on this blog, and you have no proof that I have.
I have ably proven on this blog that this is a false statement.
# What you consider "hate speech" is constitutionally protected, and doing "damage" in your sense (i.e. derailing neurodiversity) is actually a good thing.
It's not, because it seeks to cause a culture to cease to exist in the eyes of society.
# I have never encouraged violence of any kind, therefore I am constituionally protected.
The constitutional restriction is not just about violence.
# My statement about NDs being pedophiles (that's how it's spelled here) is with merit because of Nick Dubin's arrest.
It has no merit whatsoever.
# Andrew, I'm not gay, so please don't call me that (heaumo).
"Heaumo" means an extreme fool, not homosexual.
# Homosexual activity is intolerable in my bedroom and in anyone else's.
Oliver has no right to dictate to anyone what they do in their own bedroom.
# Using different similar-sounding words based on a technicality is not tolerated either (heaumo).
This has already been explained.
# I do not suck dick, and I am not a fairy, which is just a euphemism for gay.
The term "fairy" is not limited to homosexuals.
# Do you want to be converted from strait to gay?
No such conversion is possible.
# Jonathan Mitchell was a psychology major, and he has a B.A. from UCLA.
There is no proof of this.
# Yes, Andrew, Jonathan's stories are very entertaining, and in a positive way as opposed to a negative one.
The fact that the person concerned is unable to gain a proper publication of his work says otherwise.
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The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Mantzoukas, Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley. Directed by Larry Charles.
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Health Literacy Impacts Health Outcomes
November 9, 2010 at 2:39 pm barbtarpenning
Healthy People 2010 defines health literacy as "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions."
According to the 2003 National Assessment of Health Literacy conducted by the United States Department of Education, those with low health literacy are more likely to
- Have a chronic disease and less likely to access needed health care
- Be over sixty years old and two thirds of that group have inadequate or marginal literacy skills
- Demonstrate problems with understanding prescriptions, appointment times, informed consent documents, insurance forms and health education materials
So what can be done to enhance health literacy?
- Know resources available for patients, family members and employees that are in easy to read format or have illustrations (Medline Plus.gov, Mayo Clinic.com, patient education database)
- Offer to assist others to search for information that is appropriate to educational level, that include visual illustrations, and that are focused on key concepts
- Never assume that a well educated person does not have literacy issues, when in doubt, ask what you can do to help
- Volunteer to be part of work groups within your organization that are focusing on health literacy issues (Joint Commission readiness groups, patient education groups)
For examples of how patients with health literacy issues communicate with their health care provider, check out the American Medical Association's webcast, demonstrating how real patients deal with their own health literacy issues.
AskMe3 campaign — a patient education program designed to promote communication between health care providers and patients in order to improve health care outcomes by asking the following three questions:
- What is my main problem?
- What do I need to do?
- What is it important for me to do this?
October is Medical Librarians Month each year and the 2010 focus was Vital Pathways: Better Outcomes Through Health Literacy. Ask a medical librarian expert to assist you in finding strategies that are available to optimize learning and which help to support better communication with patients.
Carol Ann Attwood
Patients' Library
Mayo Clinic Arizona
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- The bear had planned on shopping at Target, but the name freaked him out.
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My lovely friends have just released a wonderful book that is full of inspirational recipes integrating the healing power of foods in easy-to-make family recipes. These recipes have a focus on restoring gut health, utilising leftovers and seasonal abundance and foraging for superfoods.
Also included are herbal recipes for stimulating vibrant health and innovative ideas for meals which feature ancient grains, and how to indulge in sweet treats without the 'nasties'. The book features an article on 'ancestral eating' from Ben Warren of BePure, one of NZ's leading nutrition and holistic health experts.
Written by the winners of the first My Kitchen Rules NZ, Neena Truscott and Belinda Macdonalnd I love their work. This book reflects their love and comitment to good, healthy foods and take you on a journey in your own kitchen.
Two Thumbs Up, well worth getting.
Pea and Red Bell Pepper Salad
The core recipe is very yummy and can be added to with what's in season. I serve this super fresh salad with cold cuts of roasted chicken, lamb or fried salmon fillets.
Its also you can crumble some feta cheese right before serving.
600g (¾ lb.) snow peas
400g (½ lb.) mushrooms, sliced
2 small sweet red bell pepper, cut in half, de-seeded and sliced into strips
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Walnut orange dressing
1 small clove of garlic, pressed
½ cup orange juice
2 tsp raw or runny honey
3 tbsp cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tbsp walnut oil (or olive oil)
Pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper
Top and string peas and then blanch peas in boiling water for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Drain and put into cold water to shock (stop the cooking) and dry thoroughly.
Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until well combined (or whisk together in a bowl)
Toss vegetables with dressing and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
Serve immediately.
Optional additions
1 cup sliced cheery tomatoes
½ cup sweet corn kernels
Easy Damson Plum Jam
Damson plums are small and the flesh is quite sharp and sour, but in my view makes the absolute best plum jam in the world. I match the jam with nice cheeses on a platter with some slightly spicy cured meats. I am in heaven.
Makes about 8 250ml jars.
1 1⁄2kg (3.3lb) whole, washed damson plums
3 cups water
5 cups sugar
Combine the plums and the water and over a medium hot heat bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Allow to cool enough to handle – or completely, if you like and fish out the pits. It's a bit messy but well worth it.
I put them in a colander over a large pot and pass the liquid and as much of the flesh that you can through and then start picking out the stones. Return the pulp to the rest of the jam to the pot once the pits are out. Bring them back to the boil and add the sugar to the plums, stirring to dissolve.
Reduce the heat to a light, rolling simmer and cook to jam stage, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the clean jars into a pre-heated oven at 140 C (300F).
Return the plums to the jam kettle, and bring them back to the boil. Add the sugar to the plums, stirring to dissolve.
Jam Stage Test
Sheet or spoon test — Dip a cool metal spoon into the boiling jelly mixture. Raise the spoon out of the steam, about 12 inches above the pan. Turn the spoon so the liquid runs off the side. The jelly is done when the syrup forms two drops that flow together and sheet or hang off the edge of the spoon.
Once the jam has reached setting point remove from the heat and stir and skim 5 minutes.
Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal with lids sterilized according to the manufacturers directions. (Generally, boiled for 5 minutes.)
Let cool, label and store when the jars have sealed.
Asparagus Frittata
4-6 asparagus spears
3 free range eggs
3 tbsp grated parmesan
Olive or coconut oil
freshly ground black pepper and fine sea salt.
Clean the asparagus, cutting the lowest end of the stalks. Bring to a boil a little salted water (just enough to cover them) and let the asparagus cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and cut into 1 and 1/2 cm (slightly bigger than 1/2in) long pieces.
Whisk the eggs with a little salt and black pepper (I like lots), add the parmesan and then the cut asparagus.
Pour a couple of tablespoons of oil in a medium-small frying pan and make it hot before adding the egg and asparagus mixture. Lower the temperature and cook until the eggs start to solidify. Flip over and quickly brown also the other side. Serve warm or cold with a seasonal side salad.
Runny Egg with Asparagus Solders
I love this when asparagus is in season and I have some yummy free range eggs in the pantry. For me asparagus and eggs are a match made in heaven.
1 jumbo free-range egg per person
75g fresh asparagus, stalks trimmed or snapped
Some melted butter
Fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to season
2 thin slices Parma ham (or any other cured ham of your choice) per serve
Trim the asparagus spears or snap them to remove the woody end. To snap, work with one asparagus spear at a time. Hold an asparagus spear on either end and start to bend it by pulling both ends towards you, each spear will snap off in its own place above the spot where the asparagus turns woody.
Boil the egg(s) to your liking, I like mine very runny. Drain and dry the egg(s) and place each in a egg cup on a serving plate.
Poach-steam the asparagus for a couple of minutesmto soften them so they are just cooked and are still a little firm.
Drain and toss in some melted butter and season to taste.
Lay the ham in a single layer on a board and place the asparagus onto the ham. Roll up loosely and place next to the egg cup. You can also slice the ham into strips and roll around each asparagus spear.
Serve and use the asparagus spears to dip in the runny egg as if they are bread soldiers.
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Cooking With Garlic
In a follow-up post to Garlic, I want to chat a little about cooking garlic.
Garlic is an allium in the same family as onions, chives, shallots and leeks. It's cultivated for the distinct flavour of its bulb. Garlic is high in vitamins B6 and C, and contains several minerals including magnesium, potassium and calcium. Garlic also contains essential oils, glucose and fructose.
Selecting Garlic
When selecting garlic, choose plump, firm bulbs with tight cloves. Bulbs that appear drier, where the skin easily falls off, are likely old. If you slice open your garlic clove and notice that there is a green stem inside, this indicates that your garlic is sprouting and past its prime. It is still okay to use the clove, but some find this green stem to be bitter and pungent. Simply remove the green stem prior to cooking.
Using Garlic In Your Cooking
One raw garlic clove, finely minced or pressed releases more flavor than a dozen cooked whole cloves. When garlic cloves are cooked or baked whole, the flavor mellows into a sweet, almost nutty flavor that hardly resembles any form of pungency. This nutty flavor makes a surprisingly nice addition to desserts, such as brownies or even ice cream. I also bake whole heads of garlic when I am making pumpkin soups.
You can increase the health benefits you receive from garlic by letting it sit after you've chopped it or crushed it. If you give your chopped/crushed garlic time to sit before changing its temperature (through cooking) it will give the alliinase enzymes in garlic an opportunity to become active and this offers great health benefits, let it rest for about 8 minutes.
When sautéing garlic, be very careful not to burn it. The flavour turns intensely bitter, and you'll have to start over. Never put garlic into very hot oil. Oil heated over a medium heat will let the garlic release its wonderful taste infusing the oil.
The smaller you cut it, the stronger the flavour. Chopping finely and/or pressing a clove exposes more surfaces to the air, causing a chemical reaction to produce that strong aroma and potent flavour. This is even more so when you have fresh garlic at the beginning of the harvest season.
If you have a good garlic press, you don't even need to peel garlic cloves before pressing, which can be a wonderful time-saver. Just place the unpeeled clove in the tool cavity, press and discard the skins left in the cavity.
Using Herbs
Outlined below are some suggestions of what herbs to use with what meats or vegetables. Herbs are a great option when you are living a seasonal fresh to bring full flavour to your dishes. If you are not big on the use of herbs in your cooking start with some of the suggested matched below and play around with tastes.
You will find out what you like and this will open the door to even greater tasting foods.
I use both fresh and dried.
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Herbs with meat.
Beef –
Basil, Bay leaf, Caraway, Chervil, Lovage seed, Cumin, Garlic Fenugreek, Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme and Peppermint.
Lamb –
Basil, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Chervil, Dill, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Lovage seed, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Saffron, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Savory.
Ham –
Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary and Savory.
Pork –
Anise, Caraway, Cardamom, Coriander, Chervil, Dill, Garlic, Ginger, Oregano, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Tarragon, Fennel, Lovage seed, Marjoram, Savory and Thyme.
Veal –
Basil, Bay leaf, Chervil, Chives, Ginger, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory and Thyme.
Venison –
Bay, Lovage seed, Rosemary, Sage, Savory and Sweet Marjoram.
Rabbit –
Basil, Bay, Marjoram, Lovage seed, Rosemary and Sage.
Liver –
Basil, Dill, Marjoram, Sage, Savory and Thyme.
Turkey –
Basil, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Parsley and Sweet Marjoram.
Chicken –
Thyme, Anise, Basil, Bay leaf, Borage, Chervil, Chives, Cinnamon, Cumin, Dill, Fenugreek, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Lovage, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory and Tarragon.
Duck –
Bay, Rosemary, Sage, Sweet Marjoram and Tarragon.
Goose – Fennel, Sage and Sweet Marjoram.
Fish – Anise, Basil, Borage, Caraway, Chevil, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme.
Baked or Grilled Fish –
Basil, Bay, Caraway, Chervil, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Lemon Balm, Lemon Thyme, Lovage, Marjoram, Mints, Parsley, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme.
Salmon –
Dill seed and Rosemary.
Fish Soups – Bay, Lovage, Sage, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme.
Oily Fish – Fennel and Dill.
Seafood – Basil, Bay, Chervil, Chives, Dill, Fennel Seed, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tarragon and Thyme.
Herbs with vegetables
Artichokes –
Bay, Savory and Tarragon.
Asparagus –
Chives, Lemon Balm, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Chervil, Dill and Tarragon.
Avocado –
Dill, Marjoram and Tarragon.
Beans Dried –
Savory, Cumin, Garlic, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, and Thyme.
Beans, Green –
Savory, Basil, Caraway, Cloves, Dill, Marjoram, Mint, Sage and Thyme.
Broccoli –
Basil, Dill, Garlic, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Oregano, Tarragon and Thyme.
Brussel Sprouts –
Dill, Sage and Savory.
Cabbage –
Basil, Caraway, Cayenne, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, Sage, Savory, Borage, Dill seed, Mint, Oregano and Savory.
Carrots –
Anise, Basil, Chervil, Chives, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Dill, Sage, Ginger, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme and Chervil.
Cauliflower –
Basil, Caraway, Chives, Cumin, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Parsley, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon and Fennel.
Corn –
Chevil, Chives, Lemon Balm, Saffron, Sage and, Thyme.
Eggplant –
Basil, Cinnamon, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Savory and Thyme.
Lentils –
Garlic, Mint , Parsley, Savory and Sorrel.
Mushrooms –
Coriander, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme, Basil, Dill, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Rosemary and Savory.
Onions –
Basil, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme.
Parsnips –
Basil, Dill, Marjoram, Parsley, Savory and Thyme.
Peas –
Caraway, Chevil, Chives, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Basil, Chervil, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley and Sage.
Potatoes –
Parsley, Basil, Caraway, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Lovage, Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon and Thyme.
Spinach –
Anise, Basil, Caraway, Chevil, Chives, Cinnamon, Dill, Rosemary, Thyme, Borage, Marjoram, Mint, Sage, Sorrel and Tarragon.
Squash –
Basil, Caraway, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Savory and Dill.
Tomatoes –
Basil, Bay leaf, Chives, Chervil, Coriander, Dill, Garlic, Lovage, Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme.
Turnips –
Dill seed, Marjoram and Savory.
Zucchini –
Basil, Dill, Marjoram, Rosemary and Tarragon.
I have been asked many times why garlic is so good for us. In this blog I offer up reasons as well as some tips to get the best from garlic.
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive. Garlic has a history of human use of over 7,000 years and is native to central Asia.
Garlic is a wonderful seasoning to add aroma, taste, and added nutrition to your dishes. I recommend using raw chopped or pressed garlic in many of your dishes to take advantage of the benefits derived from garlic.
You can increase the health benefits you receive from garlic by letting it sit after you've chopped it or crushed it. If you give your chopped/crushed garlic time to sit before changing its temperature (through cooking) it will give the alliinase enzymes in garlic an opportunity to become active and this offers great health benefits.
What this means is that the Allicin that is present in garlic has time to form properly. I let garlic rest for 8-10 minutes before I start to cook with it. This resting vastly improves the health benefits of garlic.
For more on the health benefits of garlic follow this link to an article from Dr Mercola
Garlic is a very easy plant to grow. It takes up very little room and if you prepare the soil you are planting into all it should need is to keep the soil moist.
In general, the best times for planting are mid-autumn or early spring. Garlic needs a lot of full sun, but it might tolerate partial shade provided it's not for very long during the day or growing season. The soil must be well dug over and crumbly. Sandy loam is best.
Break up each bulb into cloves (little segments), it is these segments which you plant not the whole bulb.
Bury each clove (segment) finger depth, at least 5 cm (2 inches) below the ground (twice as deep as the length of the clove). Space the cloves you are planting 20cm (8 inches) apart.
Garlic is happy growing in pots and containers, in a pot the size of a kitchen bucket you can plant about 6 cloves of garlic. All that is required is good drainage, a position in full sun and good potting mix.
Harvesting and Storage
Loosen the area around each bulb with a shovel. Pull the bulbs out of the ground. Be careful with the digging process, since garlic tends to bruise easily.
Wash them and leave to dry in a well-ventilated space or in the sun for a few days if rain is guaranteed not to fall. Garlic can get sunburned, so don't leave them outside for too long.
Store garlic in a cool, dry place in your home. Dried bulbs can be kept in a garlic keeper (usually made from pottery), and individual cloves can be pulled off as needed.
Is Eating Seasonal and Local Expensive Part One Getting Started
As a seasonal fresh chef I get told all the time that "we can't eat local and seasonal fresh, it costs too much".
I have to say, this is not true and it can be made a reality with a little understanding on how to buy in season. Seasonal food is better for you and the planet , plenty of nutrients and flavour !
Eating locally supports the economy you live in or are close to. It also supports local and smaller farms who are farming sustainably
Eating seasonally also reduces food costs because when we buy what is abundant and in season, the supply is higher and this means the cost of the food is lower. This enables you to buy better quality items while stretching your food dollars. Often they will have specials and you can buy up on, blanch vegetables and freeze for later use.
When I say local I don't mean at the supermarket, I mean from your local farmers markets or green grocer. The benefit of buying from these two is that either they have grown the produce themselves or they have sourced from local suppliers and can tell you where it has come from.
When produce is in season locally, the relative abundance of the crop usually makes it less expensive. It's the basic law of supply and demand, and when crops are in season you'll be rewarded financially by purchasing what's growing now.
Ok, How Do I Start?
Planning Your Weeks Meals
The first thing I suggest is to start a meal plan for the coming week. I do these late in the week in the evening so I can take advantage of the farmers markets and green grocers.
You can download a A4 weekly meal planning chart here….
When you are starting chat with family and find out what they want over the next week and make a list of the meal suggestions.
Spend time each week looking for recipes. The internet is great for this. Remember to bookmark sites you like to you can get back to them quickly.
Decide what to prepare. I find it helpful to think in terms of categories, for example:
Soup or Salad
Ethnic styled meals like Italian meatballs, curries etc
Quick & Easy.
Ethnic – you could divide it into cooking styles
grilling & BBQ's
If I pick one from each category, there's sufficient variety that my family won't complain, and by putting the Quick & Easy meals (tacos, hamburgers, spaghetti) on harried days, dinner will get done on time.
Save one day a week for a new dish from a cookbook or a food blog if you like to try new things. If it's from a blog, make sure you print out the recipe and keep it with your menu plan or in a notebook just for that purpose.
To help with herbs and seasonings have a look at my blog on herb and spice blends that makes cooking a lot easier.
Start a Meal Calendar.
Now that you're getting inspired in what to eat, start a calendar of what you'd like to cook over the next few days or few weeks and mix and match meal requests from family and friends.
This is also a great way of getting kids in the kitchen helping meals that they love. They can start with washing vegetables, mixing things together, cracking eggs and loads more. This gives them pride in what has been cook and what they are eating.
Choose a shopping day and make a shopping list.
This makes it easier to plan where you need to go and this can save a lot of time and money.
Check what's on sale.
This works in with meal planning and your shopping. When you are making the shopping list check your pantry and add to the list anything that needs to be re-stocked.
Plan for leftovers.
This is a very good way to eat fresh and save money through buying when things are on special. I regularly cook one or two big healthy casseroles or ragus at the beginning of the week and eat off them all week long for lunch.
Some people can only eat leftovers for a single night. There are many ways that we can have the leftovers in different ways. I will delve into this in another post.
Be strategic about freezing.
The freezer is your friend. Actually, it's the friend of future you. Make a double batch of that sauce you love, some stocks half or all for later. Make a double batch of soup, stew, chicken cacciatore — throw it in the freezer. Let a month go by, and those leftovers will look fresh and tasty!
Don't overstuff the refrigerator.
It's easy to get overwhelmed when your fridge is over-full. Also, things get hidden in the back. Don't let things go bad. Keep your fridge airy and light, with a sensible, realistic amount of food in it.
Keep a well-stocked pantry.
Meals are easier and quicker to prepare if you keep your pantry well-stocked. Don't run out of olive oil at inconvenient moments. Have spices and herbs ready to season and flavour dishes you are cooking.


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This weeks Chesterfield Champion columnist is Adrian Sheehan, Director of BRM Law Limited at BRM Solicitors:
I'm 42, I have two children aged 2 and 3, and I have lived with my wife in Chesterfield and surrounding villages since I qualified as a solicitor in 1998.
As Director of BRM Law Limited, Head of Property, I also specialise in Commercial Property, particularly commercial development.
The Partnership of BRM Solicitors has evolved and grown over 32 years (incorporating as BRM Law Limited in 2013) becoming the leading commercial practice in the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire area.
Despite our national client base we retain our sole office presence in Chesterfield, employing over 50 people.
1 - What do you like best about living in Chesterfield and why?
I like that Chesterfield has all the advantages of a busy town with iconic Spire identity, but is also the gateway to the beautiful scenery and tranquillity of the Peak District. This allows for a work life balance not so easily found in large towns or cities.
2 - What are your favourite ways to spend your free time in Derbyshire?
Having a young family means most spare time is used finding entertainment for our two children.
We particularly enjoy taking them to the farm at Chatsworth House, Little Monkeys at Darwin Forest Country Park and the miniature train at Queens Park.
3 - Where is your favourite place to eat out locally and why?
The Barca Bar at CASA is a great location and regular haunt for lunchtimes with clients and friends.
Further afield the Peacock at Rowsley is a fantastic restaurant - the quality of food is superb and the service is attentive without being oppressive.
4 - What are the positives about running a business here?
Chesterfield offers all the support required to run a Commercial business such as BRM Solicitors.
The town also has a vibrant business community and its excellent transport links allows us to easily attend to our local client's national needs, as well as to our national clients.
It also allows BRM Solicitors the cost base and flexibility to compete nationally with city based firms.
5 - How do you see the future for Chesterfield and its small businesses?
Chesterfield has a unique location and combined skills set to continue to expand as a business, development and manufacturing centre.
The proximity of both East Midlands and Manchester airports makes it well connected for export.
With the efforts of Destination Chesterfield and ingenuity of local entrepreneurs the future looks bright.
6 - If you had a magic wand, what one thing would you do to improve Chesterfield?
The Market Square (and its stalls) is a wonderful asset, but I would like to see it better used at night as a restaurant, bar and entertainment hub.
Over periods such as Christmas this could be tested with temporary events.
7 - What three words best sum up Chesterfield?
Friendly, progressive and unique.


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A beautiful bunch of flowers which has suddenly appeared – this morning – on the stump of the majestic pine tree which was slaughtered here in the churchyard a few weeks ago.
The message is obvious. It illustrates the enormous strength of feeling about the felling of this tree that exists locally. They were not, I assure you, put there by me!
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Blurring gender lines: MSVU's 14th Mr. Mount
Annual drag queen and king competition at the university
January 21, 2013, 2:41 PM AST
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It's not just a talent show or a beauty pageant — it's a MSVU tradition.
It's Friday night and about 320 people in the Rosaria Multi-purpose Room at Mount Saint Vincent University are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Brandy Michaels. Michaels is the co-host of tonight's drag queen and king competition. Dressed in a maroon-gold shimmery dress, a see-through black shawl and black heels, the blonde co-host shimmers on stage and belts out a showtune.
Brandy Michaels is actually 58-year-old Michael Collins, better known as Pizza Mike. He's been a fixture at MSVU's Mr. Mount Competition since the inception of the event. Although many students know Collins as the guy who makes pizza in the cafeteria, his first career was a drag queen and stage performer. He has performed in both the U.S. and Canada.
"[Mr. Mount] started out 14 years ago with a small group and a ghetto blaster in the student pub," says Collins.
Tonight is a little different.
There's a stage at the front of the room, microphones, stage lights and a DJ sound system. Tables with 10-12 people and a bar fill up the rest of the room.
Kenney Fitzpatrick, general manager of the MSVU Student Union and tonight's DJ, says the event has come a long way. The idea of a drag queen competition came up because girls on campus wanted the guys to get more involved but the boys were just drinking and it really wasn't a fun event says Fitzpatrick. That's when Collins stepped in.
Fitzpatrick says Mr. Mount brings a cross section of the campus together and, just because guys dress up in drag, doesn't mean they're gay.
This year, there are three students competing for the title of Mr. Mount. They are judged in several catagories including Question and Answer, Evening Wear and Talent.
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At the president's table, Susan Drain, English professor says, "It has a hugely positive effect on January blues because it's hugely fun. Second, it reaffirms the Mount's project of questioning and exploring notions of gender."
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As the co-hosts mix up the pronouns: He? She?…, the night caps off with "Freeda Wails" (Purcell) as the newly crowned Mr. Mount. With his black hair flowing down and a body-hugging black dress, Mr. Mount kicks off his sky-high white heels and raises his hands in the air.
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Collins smiles and says things have changed a lot over the years. He uses the example of the four guys called "The Babettes" who performed a dance number in drag earlier in the evening.
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We thought it might be a good idea for Leroy to have a buddy and get used to not being the "baby" anymore (he will always be my baby). So, we phoned up the owner and took Leroy for a little visit. We were told he was kennel trained and house broken and that he was very good dog.
We thought about it for the night and decided to get him. We quickly switched his name to Grissom (yes, after the CSI guy) because it was close to his original name.
We picked him last Friday night and the poor little guy was so scared. He peed all over the house which is not cool but we believe now it is because he was scared..he has since been excellent and letting us know when he needs to go outside. He hates the kennel -in fact on Sunday night we put him the kennel for 2 hours while we went out and he rammed his little head against the kennel door enough times that he moved the kennel 4 feet across the room....he has some anxiety issues to say the least!
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Thursday's Inspiration - Day 10
"... the only time you ever have in which to learn anything or see anything or feel anything, or express any feeling or emotion, or respond to an event, or grow, or heal, is this moment, because this is the only moment any of us ever gets. You're only here now; you're only alive in this moment."
-Jon Kabat-Zinn
"Love is something eternal, the aspect may change, but not the essence"
- Vincent Van Gogh.
"Very few of us know how much we can put into life if we use it properly, wisely, and economically. Let us economize our time -- life times ebb away before we wake up, not realizing the value of the time we've been given."
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I had the most amazing weekend in Oahu over Labor Day weekend. In just 2.5 days, my friend David and I 1) did two hikes 2) chilled at two beaches 3) jumped out of a plane and 3) ate a ton of good food. From LA, Hawaii is ~5 hours away by plane so weekend … Continue reading
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First order of business – TGIF! Second order of business – I went skydiving in Hawaii last weekend!!!! I had always been afraid of heights. Actually, scratch that. When I was a kid, I loved climbing trees, testing gravity on swings and jumping on monkey bars (yes jumping). Then one day I woke up and … Continue reading
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I have always wanted to go to Colorado Springs. I have this idyllic image of CO in my head – hot springs and pretty mountains. Well, May was a bit too hot for hot springs but definitely not for pretty mountains. And so, my good friend and I flew from opposite coasts and spent an amazing Memorial … Continue reading
Wow, it's been forever since my last post. Work has been incredibly busy during the last few months. I was looking through my pictures today and realized I managed to sneak in a few trips here and there so it's only fair that I share the experiences with the world. Here goes catch-up post #1 – … Continue reading
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Happy Hump Day all! Stopping by for a quick post on my weekend in SF. That's the Bay Bridge … I think…right? Beautiful view from the top of my big bro's apartment! Probably not safe for anyone to be up there but shhhhh 😛 I got super lucky with the weather. Just look at that … Continue reading
a yellow brick wall
Happy Hump Day all! I have been looking for more colorful backgrounds for my outfit posts and came across this yellow brick wall. I think burgundy actually blends in quite nicely, yes? Although harem pants are not always flattering for petite girls, I still love them. The right pair will give you the perfect hour-glass … Continue reading
electric hues & eclectic shoes
Happy Monday all! Work's gotten incredibly busy all of a sudden so dropping in for a quick outfit post from this past weekend. Enjoy! I have been trying to use my Celine Trapeze more often. I absolutely love the rich maroon leather and it matches with almost everything! I'm wearing my favorite "kangaroo" leggings. Back … Continue reading
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I usually stay away from the "preppy" look but I do love soft white shirts. Splendid makes wonderful cotton/jersey shirts like the one I'm wearing. I've another in blue. Love them. \\ Outfit // Top: Splendid (short sleeve version here) Bottom: Forever21 (similar here) Shoes: Alexander Wang (similar here) Accessories: Chloe sunglasses (similar here), Chanel bag, … Continue reading
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Picking up from where I left off in autumn hues, I ventured out to San Juan Capistrano this past weekend for some rustic brunch. I absolutely love the decor. From the potted plants to the sack table cloth, this little cafe is a true rustic/shabby gem. The cafe offers a pre fixe brunch menu for … Continue reading


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What Are The Advantages Of Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin shells made from ceramic material. They are used in correcting almost all teeth appearance problems. Veneers create a beautiful smile by improving and restoring the look of the teeth. This is done by bonding the ceramic parts on the front surface of the tooth. Veneers are the best alternative in comparison to dental crowns. They are also best for restoring a healthy status of the teeth and are available for any patient, old or young. Benefits of dental veneers Gives a natural appearance The ceramic material used in making veneers is resistance to stains and imitates properties of the natural teeth. The veneers will match the color and characteristics of your natural teeth. By analyzing the color, shape and texture of the other existing teeth, your dentist will decide which veneers to use. They are made with material that is durable which cannot be subjected to decay or discoloration. Veneers will help the tooth maintain its healthy and natural look. Gum tissue tolerance of porcelain Dental veneers made of porcelain are the best choice because they do not react negatively with the gum tissue. In placing the veneers, there must be contact with the gum because it holds it in place. Veneers are placed permanently. They are manufactured to feel very natural when they are inside the mouth. Natural usage Another advantage of the veneers is their usage. They are used as natural teeth. They are brushed and flossed just the same as your natural teeth. The same care used for your natural teeth is expected for the veneers. They have no additional maintenance requirements. Cost and procedure In placing them, veneers only require a short procedure that can take about one and a half hours. This is done with two separate appointments that are very fast. The cost is relatively inexpensive compared to the long services they will offer the patient. Veneers can also strengthen a tooth with worn-out enamel. They are able to moderate the weakened condition, and minimize discomfort in sensitivity and pain. Veneers shape teeth and give the patient their best natural smile. Dr. Peter Hazim is a renowned dentist who can teach you how to properly care for your teeth, and answer your questions about dental veneers. Please call us at (972) 727-5599. We are conveniently located at 105 N. Alma Drive, Suite 100 in Allen, Texas.
Dr. Hazim is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. A graduate of Loyola University, Dr. Hazim has undergone continuing education at the Pankey Institute and has received accreditation from the Western Regional Examining Board.