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The only time spent in Egede was finding Aribon. The party quickly made its way back to the wilds and Rappan Athuk.
- Noises in the forest and the sound of a dying elk roused their interest. In a clearing they found three Forest Drakes devouring a dead elk. The drakes spouted clouds of acid, biting and slapping with their tales, but were quickly put down through a combination of Hendel's fireballs, Hiso's growing agility with sneak attacks and combined attacks from Rocknut and Azrond.
- In the graveyard, they were surprised when the green gargoyles finally animated and attacked. Two were over-sized and had four arms. Their attacks were powerful and even Rocknut was brought low by their combined claws, bites and horn attacks. Another gargoyle fired a longbow, hovering in the air. Hiso dimension-doored into the mausoleum, but found that the ceiling trap had a magical trigger. Two of the stony creatures were destroyed and a third fled but only after Aribon and Requiem went down, bleeding. The mausoleum trap reset and Az retrieved the finicky key from the dwarf statue which bypassed the trap. Hendel gathered the green gems that were the gargoyles' eyes, finding them to be emeralds of incredible value.
- Skeletons and putrid, diseased zombies attacked them on the first level, but were destroyed without much thought. They avoided the dung creature and found the stairs to the second level. Again, undead swarmed them but were easily killed. They went northeast and entered a moist cavern filled with mushrooms. Aribon's tower shield with Light cast upon it triggered the Shriekers to begin their noise. As they walked into the cavern, Twilight Mushrooms exploded in clouds of spores. Hiso and Aribon nearly died a choking, airless death. They were carried back to the safe room until Aribon could revive them with Lesser Restoration. The rest of the part returned to the cavern, avoiding the mushrooms, but found a gnarled root system and stump that animated and attacked: a Cavern Bog Creeper. The creature erupted in acid and thorny branches. After the initial shock, the stump was destroyed and burned, its swampy treasure looted.
- Resting in the safe room, the party was surprised when the emeralds regenerated into the gargoyles! They fought them again, this time in close quarters. After their second death, the gems dissolved.
- Az and Hendel convinced the party to cast Water Breathing and go down the river on the first level. Giant albino Gar swam lazily past. Hundreds of yards down-river and deep in the dungeon, something gargantuan opened a reptilian eye. Swimming slowly, Azrond attacked while Requiem sent Rocknut to do the same. Hiso teleported to the other side of the massive beast. It emerged from the deep muck: an albino dire crocodile. With a lazy motion, the reptile snapped its jaws on Az and swallowed whole. A combined attack on the beast resulted in a cloud of blood and flesh as at last Azrond erupted from the creatures gullet. The gar feasted well. Feeling a moment of fear, the party decided to return upriver and avoid the water, but only after finding a magical axe buried in the mud.
- Instead, they took the stairs down on the second level. Glowing green letters on an archway leading into a large cavern warned: "Beware of Purple Worms! The archmage, Spiegel." Indeed, the earth rumbled and shook. The party hugged the eastern wall, avoiding the open cavernous space. But Aribon tripped and fell, attracting the attention of a much smaller Tenebrous Worm and its Gloomwing parent. The giant moth mesmerized and confused the party while the Tenebrous Worm fought with barbs and jaws. They brought the worm low and the Gloomwing fled. However, the noise attracted something much larger. The huge Purple Worm erupted from the rocky soil. Az, Hiso and Aribon cast water breathing and jumped into a different river, floating downstream. Rocknut was sent to battle the beast but was destroyed, while Hendel and Requiem levitated far above the worm. Injured, the worm slipped back into the earth after not finding food. The river swimmers discovered a fork in the river, but returned to the cavern. They hugged the cavern wall and entered a stone-carved room beyond the cave.
- Going through a door to the east, incense was thick. They found symbols of Orcus and blood-spattered walls. A preserved human corpse was displayed on an altar, prepared for some sort of ritual. Going deeper into the luxurious chamber, six maidens confronted them. Az disappeared with a flash and appeared in the far corner along with a Vrock demon. The demon tore Az to shreds and appeared next to the party. The maidens shifted into jackalweres and attacked with swords. Hiso managed to trip the demon while the party did battle with the jackal creatures.
- Hendel cast a stinking cloud hoping to stop them. Meanwhile, Az looked around and wondered why Hiso had attacked him and the rest of the party looked ready to split open his head. Hendel suspected something was amiss and cast Dispel magic on the demon – in its place was their friend, Az. The room was covered in thick Mirage Arcana, Veil and Permanent Image illusions. An invisible creature attacked from within the Stinking Cloud, casting powerful Magic Missiles and Lightning Bolts. A Confusion spell nearly wiped out the party as they began to flagellate themselves and each other. Aribon took himself down in a fit of insanity. A lightning bolt slammed into Az and nearly destroyed him. Hendel limped away after multiple Magic Missiles, Acid Arrows and Scorching Rays. Whatever the creature was, it seemed resistant to most magic. Finally, Hendel threw a Glitterdust into the room and blinded the creature while at the same time revealing its location and form: A royal-looking tiger humanoid. Hendel recognized it as a Greater Rakshasa and shouted a warning to his friends. The jackalweres fell, but the Rakshasa was resistant to most blows. Requiem could not summon Rocknut due to his Confusion and the party seemed disorganized under the effect of the spell. Hiso harried the creature while Requiem's summoned aurochs trampled it over and over. Hendel fizzled many lightning bolts against it but a few snuck through. Its cowardly nature revealed, the Rakshasa fled into another room, avoiding the Acid Pit spell thrown by Hendel. A swirling human-sized mirror framed in mithral was imbedded in one wall. It spat a word in Abyssal and leaped into it, vanishing with a flash.
- The confusion ended and the party looted the fiend's chamber, finding opium, valuable rugs and mounds of gold, silver and platinum. An arcane-locked teakwood box was both valuable and resistant to opening. They would have to tackle that another time. Six flayed human corpses hung from meat hooks: a tattered banner identified them as Braimen and his party of paladins.
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Not a Trivial Pursuit: Comet Quiz Bowl Team Preps for First Nationals Appearance in 20 Years
April 9, 2018
Members of the UT Dallas quiz bowl team (from left), Grace McClure, Stephen Badger, Beck Duggleby and Mark Mondt, practice for the upcoming Intercollegiate Championship Tournament.
Visit a practice session of The University of Texas at Dallas quiz bowl team, and you'll hear a wide variety of questions answered.
Four teammates — eyes forward, listening intently — connect the mental dots. From displacement to dissonance, from Duchamp to Disraeli, the subjects run the gamut of academia.
These Comets are getting ready for the school's first trip in 20 years to the Intercollegiate Championship Tournament, the annual showcase event for a pursuit that seems very much in sync with the UT Dallas ethos.
"At its core, UT Dallas is about intellectual endeavors, and I think quiz bowl blends that culture of the pursuit of knowledge beautifully with competition amongst ourselves and with other schools," said Nicole Harrington, who oversees the quiz bowl organization as a program coordinator with the Eugene McDermott Scholars Program. "When the opportunity arises to bring students together in scholastic pursuits, it is exciting and worth supporting."
The More You Know . . .
A quiz bowl match features two teams of up to four players competing to answer questions about science, history, literature, religion, fine arts and more. Its origins date to the 1950s, when College Bowl competitions aired on American radio stations, and then on network television.
Stephen Badger, a senior McDermott Scholar studying electrical engineering, got the UTD quiz bowl team running again in fall 2014 after a dormant period. He picked up quiz bowl while in high school in New Jersey.
"Your performance is based on how much you know pitted against players from other schools," Badger said. "It's a lot of fun, and you learn a lot."
As a junior at a technology-geared magnet high school, Badger made himself a more useful quiz bowl player by expanding his horizons beyond the STEM subject matter he already knew.
"At a school where I was surrounded by people with that knowledge base, we didn't need another physics and chemistry expert," he said. "So I became a literature and general humanities player because that was something else that was of interest to me."
A balanced team with specialties across disciplines is best able to match up against other teams. This season, the UT Dallas squad has posted victories over top-level teams from Rice University, UT Austin and Tulane University, among others.
"It definitely helps if people have a subject that they are passionate about," Badger said. "While broad intellectual curiosity is good, if people have something they're really interested in, they are more inclined to persistently study that, and they'll perform better."
Beck Duggleby, a sophomore studying geospatial information sciences, expanded his range of expertise to include music.
"In high school, I was mainly interested in geography and current events," he said. "I didn't expect classical music to be something I'd enjoy, but listening to and learning about it, I began to appreciate it much more. The same goes for art and architecture. Quiz bowl has definitely broadened my interests."
New Participants Are Welcome
Cognitive science student Grace McClure, who like Badger is in the 2014 Class of McDermott Scholars, sees UT Dallas as an ideal place to find the right ingredients for a winning quiz bowl team.
"I think the student body here is very curious, and very serious about the subjects they're passionate about," she said. "I think that fits really nicely, that wide array of interests, with building a successful team. UTD students in general have interests outside of their majors that they get really excited about."
Badger emphasized that the door is open for new participants — especially with the core group that arrived in 2014 about to graduate.
"Any UTD student can absolutely drop by a practice and check it out," he said. "We have a Facebook group and regular meetings."
The Intercollegiate Championship will be held in the Chicago area on April 14.
UT Dallas quiz bowl team members (from left) Beck Duggleby, Mark Mondt, Scotty Ballard, Grace McClure, advisor Nicole Harrington and Stephen Badger.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
this week:
This week I'm working on finishing up a dinnerware order for one of my regular MFM customers, finishing up a wholesale order, working on a project for a school, and preparing the den for our new woodstove. I am finally going to finish painting the woodwork in the den, mostly because if I don't do it before the stove is installed, it won't ever get done. So I'm taking an hour a day to finish sanding, priming, and painting the baseboards and windows. We've been in our house for 5.5 years- I'm ready to finish those small nagging projects that bother me every time I look at them.
Pottery-wise, I think I'm returning to teacups. Every few years I make a half dozen then stop making them altogether. I made a few of these speckled ones last year and had a request from a potential customer that made me pull them out. Three of them have been stacked up on my kitchen table this weekend, and I've given them a lot of thought. I prefer drinking out of tumblers- I want to feel the warmth of the tea or coffee with both of my hands, but the form of teacups has always been visually appealing to me. I guess it's fitting that they keep returning as Josiah Wedgwood is one of my pottery heroes. I made a set for a friend a few weeks ago- they're ready to be glazed.
OK. Time to go get to work. I hope your week is productive and warm. Especially for my friends in the midwest and northeast- stay safe in the snow!
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Monday, January 24, 2011
One: acupuncture. Works wonders. Fabulous. Until I start really throwing again.
Two: wrist braces. They're fine for centering (and sleeping), not fine for throwing.
Three: Chinese Herbal Tincture (related to acupuncture). I spray it on and rub it in several times a day, and it seems to help.
Four: limiting my throwing time. Like to an hour or two, tops, a day. This part I hate.
Five: throwing with really wet clay. I know a baker who used to be a potter until his wrists gave out. He suggested a) stop making pots (imagine my very sad face here). b) learn how to center differently. c) use really wet clay to throw with.
Six: homeopathic/herbal anti-inflammatories and glucosamine. They also seem to help. My favorite is a combo of several herbs with ginger and tumeric (called something like inflam-action). I need more of these soon.
Seven: stop doing other things that hurt the arms- laptop, knitting, carrying heavy things, pilates, etc etc.
The suggestion to stop is one I first considered when the pain got bad. Stopping to rest, yes. Stopping and find a new profession? I'm not ready yet. I go to acupuncture every other week and am diligent about taking my meds- herbal and otherwise- that help. Today I threw for a little over an hour and a quarter and so far I'm ok. I tried throwing with super-wet clay. Some forms worked well. Some forms were disasterous. I am centering differently and have a carpel tunnel brace that I wear on my left arm (my "centering arm"). I think that I'll be making less work this year until I figure out how to work without injuring myself. This is one reason I haven't been blogging much here- I didn't want to whine about pain, I didn't have new work to show, and I haven't been doing anything else terribly interesting. But oh- the house is clean. That I can do.
I'm grateful that I have options, grateful that some of the less-invasive treatments work, grateful that I can still work in the studio at all. Not a terrible way to begin the week.
Have a good one, y'all.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Until, that is, I actually used them. Yesterday I threw some Jefferson-type cups to impress with the round cross designs. One of them worked. Same with the anchor designs. I'll fire and glaze all eight prototype pieces that I made, but it never ceases to amaze me how difficult it can be to get the image in my brain to come to life. And how making something that falls so short can give me such a sinking feeling. I ask too much of myself, perhaps? I'm grateful that my work isn't always in R&D stages! Regardless, I'm happy that at least two of these seven designs worked the way I wanted them to.
Today I'm trimming pots that I made yesterday and the day before- including these liturgical Jefferson cups. First, I'm going to run with my dog.
Have a wonderful day.
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Monday, January 17, 2011
The exposure from Southern Living has been incredible. But I've learned a thing or two from it: about how to make/list/describe pottery, that I won't make everyone happy with my work, and how I should deal with that in the future. It boils down to the fact that I'm responsible for me and what I put out, but nothing else. And most importantly, that I can't let my feelings get hurt because I (or my imperfect ware) didn't meet someone else's expectations 100%. That is a difficult thing for me to get past, but if I'm going to keep doing this, I just have to. I want to make people happy, but it isn't up to me to ensure that they are overjoyed.
We had snow! Last monday. About 6 inches. It was fun and incredible and there is still a 6 foot tall snowball on the green at Rhodes College, even though it made it up to the mid 40s again on Friday.
On Friday I had acupuncture, which really really helps my arms. Despite the rest, despite learning how to re-center and throw differently, I still have tendonitis. Acupuncture helps SO SO SO much. Before Christmas I wondered if I would be able to continue pottery as my profession. I was in both physical and emotional pain because of it. I'm happy to say that while my arms may never be 100% and I probably shouldn't, say, swing an axe ever again, with proper care and treatment, I'll be able to keep working.
One nice side benefit of acupuncture is that is can be very relaxing. It is almost as if the "irritation" section of my brain gets turned off and I feel incredibly peaceful. I was very grateful for this because a dear friend's home burned on Friday. They lost 90% of their possessions due to fire, smoke, or water damage. The community I live in- both in Memphis and online- responded with incredible generosity and grace. By Saturday evening all of my friend's basic needs were met. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love I've witnessed. I'm also overwhelmed with things- donations have been pouring in and I'm working on getting her "good mom" stash of hand-me-downs for her 4 kids boxed up in appropriate seasons and sizes. I've been very fortunate to have friends hand down clothes for my son- they are all up in the attic in bins waiting for him to be a size 8, 9, etc. If that security (because somehow, it is security) was suddenly gone, I'd miss it.
I feel like my life is very full right now- and very busy. I am grateful to you for your friendship and support. I had some big plans for making things this month, but they'll wait. Thanks for being here, and thanks for reading.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Oh, and I'm doing the 365 project again (you can see 2010's photos here. I can't wait to get back up into the studio tomorrow morning when school starts up again.
Have a nice week!
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I'm going to see Lisa Germano tonight!
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I've also seriously been looking into moving back to the States.
Since I'm a Citizen of the US of A - It's just a matter of when.
I'll bring my cat and man.
Just so you know.
So. Now that is official.
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Welcome to the long awaited blog post for the Park family! Just scroll through these and see if you don't end laughing... or at least smiling by the end!
You can tell that this family has so much fun together on a regular basis... not just for pictures!
Getting individual portraits of each of the kids is so important... they grow up so fast! Even if you're a little shy in front of the camera... I love to draw out your personality! This guy was absolutely no exception. Personality to the max!
Even as a parent, you're usually the one behind the camera... so let's not forget them!
Seriously... I crack up every time I look at this photo sequence. I wonder if he was thinking, "I will not laugh, I will not laugh... ah I just can't help it anymore! Are you laughing... is anyone else laughing with me?"
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The Saddle Inn
The Saddle Inn Restaurant, situated at the Durban Shongweni Club, offers a mouth watering selection of meals and food on the run.
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Monday Kitchen closed, Coffee & Cake still to be served 8:00am:5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm For table bookings, please contact 031 768 1053 or 031 768 1251. Join us for the best cappuccino's in town.
The Saddle Inn along with the club has gone through many changes, starting out as a cozy lounge with a fire place to a little coffee shop, now as a Restaurant with its new summer menu. The Saddle Inn is starting to blossom under the care of a all new management team. We are seeing a new side to our little " cozy coffee lounge" . The past menu had "food" on it, now we have starters, light meals, baskets and pub meals. A new side to our menu is catering for lunch with tramazini's as a new addition. So come to our " still cozy" restaurant, and let this be you home away from home.


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let there be hope.by caroline
No sooner did I put up yesterday's post that I began to see the news trickle in.
Explosions at Boston Marathon.
Multiple people injured.
Buildings on lockdown.
I was once again –– seeing as this seems to be happening all too often these days –– in shock that people's lives were being affected and taken as a result of senseless acts of destruction.
It seems our first reaction is often associated with one that shames humanity. A the-world-is-an-awful-place mentality, if you will. And don't you get me wrong for one damn second: To all of those who are grieving, scared and coming to terms with this senseless act –– I am not asking you to shake off your feelings of hatred and disgust. YOU go ahead and feel those feelings in whatever way you feel necessary. Cry, scream, feel angry. Your healing will come in time.
After all, those of us who are here to offer our support will be the ones who begin to rebuild your walls of hope. Looking for answers and sharing reassuring messages of our faith in humankind.
And from a woman, Linda, who was running the race: " I will find the strength … The terrorist will never EVER maim my heart, my spirit, or my drive to live life out loud. Got that?"
This final message and the ones I've already shared are exactly what I and so many other supporters will be holding in our hearts during the aftermath that follows. To all of you friends, healers and believers, I ask that each time you hug a loved one and feel his or her arms around you, smile with gratitude. When your furry friend cuddles up next to you, let that love open your heart to those who might need it. Breathe in the smell of your child's hair and bask in the glow of daylight. After all, it is your overflowing faith that will help this nation to heal once again.


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Just an update!
Last year I entered the 'Company blogger awards' for the first time. I didn't really expect much as the blog wasn't that old and I was very new to the blogosphere. This year I am still new to the blogosphere-ish. But they've released a 'Under 18s' category which is perfect for me! Being under 18. I know my blog may not be as amazing as the other blogs nominated, but I'd appreciate it if you nominated ArrayO'Style. I truly love blogging and it's made me feel so much better about myself and what you can achieve with hard work and time. This picture is on the left hand side of the blog somewhere, so if you could click that I'd be so happy! It takes under 5 minutes so it's not a lot to do.
Another update is that we are very close to reaching '1000 posts'. Which is amazing! For this achievement we have decided that if we reach 100 followers, I shall do a huge giveaway. So do follow our blog!


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Centre the Bakery
Queuing an hour for toast may sounds crazy, but yeah, that's what happen at Centre the Bakery everyday. It is not surprise to see over 50 people waiting in line in a freezing winter morning, and people coming out with 4-5 bags of toasts.
Located in Ginza, Centre the Bakery is a sister bakery of the French bakery Viron. It is possibly the most famous bakery that specialized in making white toasts. I have heard that each loaf is around 1.5 kg heavy :D I am not a big fan of anything made of white flour, my friend and i went for the fruit sandwiches.
As you see, there are two different lines in from of the shop. On the left hand side is for customers who eat in at the cafe side, on the opposite is only for those who want to buy toasts. I was surprised that the queue for taking aways are actually much longer - but not that serious as i heard about.
It was late Autumn - early Winter when i visited there, it was the best time to eat mushroom. The homemade mushroom soup made with fresh mushroom was really good, creamy but not heavy in butter or milk, very real taste and deep in mushroom flavor.
You have to try the toast set when you eat at Centre the Bakery. There are three kinds of toast sets: Jam set which served with a box of jams (1200/1400), Butter set which served with different kinds of butter (1000/1100), and Jam & Butter Set which served with both (1500/1700). You may choose a set with two kinds of toasts or three. Each set comes with drinks for 2 people.
We had the Jam Set with three kinds of toasts (1400). The set comes with three different kinds of loafs that made with wheat flour from Hokkaido, UK and USA. You can choose your favorite toaster to toast the bread, very interesting concept.
We were told to have the Hokkaido toast first, and recommended to have it directly without toasting. It was pillow-soft, while become chewy when you put it into mouth. Unlike the other Hokkaido toast i have oversea which are very heavy in suagr and milk syrup, this one has a milk milk flavor and taste very 'real'. But in short, not my kind of toast because it is so soft, i like hard breads :(
The second toast is made with British wheat flour, recommended to toast it. As what i expected, both of us prefer the toasted loaf which is more crispy and aromatic, loved its golden crust and soft inside.So goof with Hokkaido milk!
Third one was made with American wheat flour, in comparison, it is a bit dryer than the British one, but we still enjoyed its crispiness. Actually among all three types of toasts, which are also the only three kinds that sells in the store, we loved the Hokkaido one least.
Fruit sandwich - what we came for. There are several different kinds of sandwiches on the menu, all made with homemade toast, the most popular one is no doubt the seasonal fruit sandwich. As the edges of toasts are sliced off for the sandwich, they kindly toasted the edges which is served on the side.
Hokkaido toast works perfect with the sandwich! The cream was fresh and very light, wonderfull with fresh sliced fruits. The entire bite was very fruity and juicy! Will be back for this again.
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[hahy-poh-pee-on, hi-]
noun Ophthalmology.
an effusion of pus into the anterior chamber of the eye.
Origin of hypopyon
1650–60; hypo- + Greek pýon pus, discharge from a sore
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for hypopyon
Historical Examples of hypopyon
It usually comes on about the third day and may be accompanied by hypopyon.
In some cases the anterior chamber is invaded by pus (hypopyon).
(iv) For hypopyon ulcer associated with lachrymal obstruction.
(iii) To evacuate the anterior chamber in bad corneal ulceration, especially when associated with hypopyon and tension.
The presence of pus or a puslike fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye.
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Deer are ruminants, which are hoofed animals that chew cud. There are over 40 species and over 100 types of deer, with different sizes and markings, prevalent around the world. Deer are native to Asia, Europe, Africa and South and North America. They have a strong sense of smell that protects them from their enemies by alerting them even when their predators are far away. Deer like to eat trees including apple and cherry, as well as plants such as clematis, hemlock, yew and much more. There are a few types of vegetable plants that deer do not eat.
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Garlic, also called Allium, is one of the vegetable plants that deer do not eat, perhaps because of its strong odor. Garlic is used as an ingredient in strong deer repellent agents such as Liquid Fence spray. Garlic oil is also effective in manufacturing garlic oil repellents that keep away deer.
Onions, which are in the same family as garlic and have a pungent smell, are used as deer-repellent plants. Because deer are very sensitive to scents and depend heavily on their sense of smell, they dislike onions. Onion plants can also be used as bordering plants instead of fences normally used for deterring deer around gardens.
Another kind of vegetable plant that deer do not eat is rhubarb. Rhubarb is in the family Polygonaceae and has huge, toxic leaves that deter deer from approaching them. Only its stems can be consumed while its leaves contain oxalic acid that is poisonous to humans. It's a perennial plant with a disagreeable smell. Rhubarb is hardy in both extreme cold and dry climates. One can grow and even neglect rhubarb because it's a very enduring and frost-resistant plant.


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Policeman irritates Kate for not offering coffee - Correio da Manhã
Kate's notebooks – Madeleine's mother did not like to be questioned
Reports of the first day without Maddie tell of discomfort when faced with the investigators who searched for her daughter
Kate McCann did not like the Polícia Judiciária. On the first day without Maddie, a few hours after she had seen her daughter for the last time, in the apartment that they all occupied in Praia da Luz, the child's mother didn't hide the discomfort in face of the investigators.
In her writings, which were apprehended months later by the same PJ, Kate complained about the treatment that she had been given during her first questioning: "Nobody offered us a drink or food. All the policemen were informally dressed and smoking. No sympathy was shown. […] The police officer who drove us to the PJ was asking me questions and then he typed them down. Slow", says Kate, who also didn't like the fact that she had to return to the Judiciária a short while later.
"We got a phone call from the PJ saying that we had to return. We turned around and returned at 200 kilometres per hour. Scary once again", Kate continues, sparing the rest of the police forces no criticism. "The GNR appeared without being certain of their role – they seemed to be doing nothing", she underlined.
Kate equally didn't like to speak to Yvone, the English social security employee who worked at the department of child protection and who later told the Leicester police that she had found the behaviour of the parents and of one of the friends to be strange. "Also Yvone. A bit boring, worrying, because I didn't know who it was", Kate reported.
In the same writings, and still remembering the 4th of May (the notes started to be written at a later date, allegedly upon medical advice), Kate McCann recollects that the British ambassador offered her help. And that there were also technicians from the consulate on location, and Madeleine's mother remembered a conversation with Robert Murat, during which he told her about his daughter and her similarities with Maddie.
British woman wanted to help the couple
Yvone was on holidays in the Algarve when she heard that Maddie had disappeared. The technician, who is an expert in cases of endangered children, rushed to offer her help, but later guaranteed to the police that she had not been well accepted. Yvone also said that David Payne, one of the friends, had advised the McCanns not to speak to her. She found the parents' behaviour strange.
Kate admits her daughter's death
Despite having only admitted it publicly in August, Kate assumed the possibility that her daughter was dead on the day after the disappearance. "Is she dead?" she questions herself in her notebooks, in a register of the 4th of May, after she was heard at the PJ in Portimão. The hypothesis that her daughter's disappearance is connected with paedophilia also haunted her: "Thinking about paedophiles makes me want to pull the skin off."
Police in force in the Algarve
During the first days after the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the Polícia Judiciária only admitted the theory of abduction of the little girl in public, and mobilized extraordinary means into the Algarve. The directory of Faro, which is directed by Guilhermino Encarnação, was joined by brigades from Lisbon and elements of the Central Directory of Banditism Combat (DCCB), including its director, Luís Neves.
With the investigations centered on the abduction theory and with extraordinary means mobilized, alerts were sent to the borders, to the airports and to the Spanish authorities.
The PJ even asked for the population's cooperation to find Maddie, and one day later, Guilhermino Encarnação guaranteed that he already had a photofit of the child's [abductor], which would not be publicized.
Praia da Luz and its surroundings were patrolled by GNR men, car stop operations were set up on the roads that exit the Algarve, and the garbage collection was also followed.
A total of approximately one hundred men from the Polícia Judiciária were moved into the Algarve as early as in the first few hours after the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, which happened on the evening of the 3rd of May.
Tomorrow: The McCanns' relationship with the suspects
source: Correio da Manhã, 28.07.2008 – paper edition
by astro
So, according to today's article in Correio da Manhã:
- Kate did not like Portuguese Polícia Judiciária: well, Kate, this may come as a shock to you but guess what, it seems at least 10 million Portuguese people aren't exactly in love with you either.
- Kate was annoyed that during questioning no food or drink was offered. Well, Kate, don't you think that you got yourselves in enough trouble because of food and drink? Let's not forget that it was because of some food and drinks that you and your husband decided to leave your 3 under four year old children, alone in an holiday apartment in a foreign country.
- Kate was annoyed because they had to turn around and go back to Policía Judiciária at high speed. Well, Kate, I, a Portuguese citizen, ask you for forgiveness. I'm sorry our Polícia Judiciária was in a hurry to find your missing daughter, once again, the missing daughter who was left by you and your husbad to babysit your 2 year old twins. From the bottom of my heart, forgive us all for the hurry.
- The GNR appeared without being certain of their role. You mean, Kate, like you and your husband who definately aren't certain of your roles as mother and father?
- Yvonne, I'm waiting for you to ask for forgiveness to Kate for annoying her with that irritating habit of yours to try and help people in need. Shame on you, woman.
- I'm glad the Ambassador found the time to stop by, offer you help and support and in a way protect you from all those incompetent, stupid Portuguese people whose mission was to find your daughter and, of course, annoy you.
- You know, Kate, the idea of your daughter being taken by paedophiles makes me want to pull my skin off too. That is why I never understood why you and your husband always stated so categorically that Madeleine will be found alive and unharmed.
- Kate, has it crossed your mind to thank the hundreds if not thousands of people who looked for your daughter, including the PJ police officers who cancelled their holidays to find Madeleine, who risked their lives driving at a high speed because they wanted to find your daughter and who were portrayed in a disgusting manner in your more than biased press? I didn't think so.


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It is way too cold here. It is in the 40's, aaaaaa.
So, no power walk today. Guess I will do yoga by the fire. The fire is a must.
It's supposed to be super cold today/tonight. The record low is 17 degrees and they think we will break that. Bill Walsh, you're killing me.


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Garlic, the world's healthiest herb
Published: 24/04/2017 07:39
Garlic is considered a great, healthy herb because it has the vital chemical compound allicin, which is a wonderful therapeutic ingredient with many medicinal qualities. The allicin compound contains sulfur, which gives the herb its pungent savor and peculiar smell. The health benefits of garlic are innumerable. It helps fight heart ailments, cold, cough, flu and lowers blood pressure.†
Here are reasons why garlic is one of the healthiest herbs:
Prevent cancer
The regular intake of garlic reduces the risk of colon, stomach and esophageal cancer. It aids in reducing the production of carcinogenic compounds, and also reduces the occurrence of tumors associated with breast cancer. It is said to strengthen the immunity of the body against cancer.
Aid digestion
Daily inclusion of garlic in your diet aids in eliminating any digestive problems. The herb assists in the normal functioning of the intestines for good digestion. Even swelling or irritation of the gastric canal may be rectified with garlic as a treatment.
Combat sickness: cold and flu
Garlic supplementation is known to boost the function of the immune system. It provides you relief from that stubborn cold and flu, even cough. Taking 2-3 cloves of raw or cooked garlic a day or sipping some garlic tea (with a touch of honey or ginger to lift up the taste) is not only going to relieve a stuffed nose and cure the cold but also build your immunity against these frequent visitors over time.
Reduce LDL cholesterol
Of the two kinds of cholesterol LDL and HDL, the former is bad for human health. Garlic, rich in the allicin compound, effectively prevents LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. All those who have high cholesterol levels should include this herb in their daily diet. The supplementation of garlic appears to reduce total and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10-15%.
Reduce diabetes risk
 Diabetes can harm the kidneys, inhibit nervous system functions, cause heart disorders, and even lead to poor eyesight. The oil extracted from garlic may protect diabetic patients from these side effects.
Prevent heart disease
Consuming garlic on a daily basis (in cooking or raw) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin. It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It is essential to remember that the sulphur-containing compound Allicin tends to lose its medicinal properties when garlic is cooked whole. It is imperative to consume garlic raw or semi-cooked to derive any of its benefits.
Anti-bacterial and Anti-parasitic
Garlic is one of the best kept medicinal treasures of the past era - it has been used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections for the last 7,000 years. Studies suggest diluted garlic extract helps children with tapeworm infections. A garlic-based mouthwash may not sound like fresh, minty breath but a very small quantity of its extracts is sufficient to ward off cavity-causing bacteria.
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German Federal Prosecutor 'investigating' US actions on drones base
LONDON - The German Federal Prosecutor is reported to have begun investigating a US base in Germany that is used as a 'hub' for drone strikes, days after a Yemeni man testified in a Cologne court about the 2012 strike that killed his relatives.
According to a report in Der Spiegel, the Federal Prosecutor's Office – Germany's highest prosecuting authority – has launched a 'monitoring process' to ascertain whether activities at Ramstein, a US base in Germany, violate international law. The officials have reportedly requested documents from German authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, relating to the base – which was recently revealed to be a 'hub' for the facilitation of drone strikes in Yemen and elsewhere. US drone strikes in countries such as Yemen, where the US has not declared war, have killed hundreds of civilians, and are widely regarded as a violation of international law.
The news comes days after a court in Cologne heard testimony from a Yemeni man who lost his relatives in a strike – the first time any court has heard from drone victims. Faisal bin Ali Jaber lost his brother-in-law Salim, an anti-Al Qaeda preacher, and his nephew Waleed, a police officer, to a 2012 US strike on his village of Khashamir. The German case sees Mr bin Ali Jaber – represented by international human rights organization Reprieve and the European Center for Human Rights (ECCHR) – seeking to challenge Germany's failure to stop the use of Ramstein for US drone strikes. Although the court last week ruled against Mr bin Ali Jaber, judges agreed with his assertion that it is 'plausible' the base is central to the launching of the strikes, and gave him immediate permission to appeal their decision.
Commenting, Kat Craig, Mr bin Ali Jaber's Reprieve lawyer, said: "The civilian impact of the US' drone wars in Yemen and elsewhere is well-documented – as is the crucial role played by Ramstein in facilitating these illegal strikes. The prosecutor's move to investigate the use of German soil in violating international law is a crucial first step in lifting the veil of secrecy over the drone programme. For Faisal – and the scores of other people whose relatives were unlawfully killed in drone strikes – this decision is long overdue. Nothing will bring back their loved ones, but a full and proper investigation into the role of Ramstein will finally shed some light on the role of the German government in the drone programme. Our clients hope that, in doing so, Germany will do the right thing and withdraw support for the US' drone war, once and for all."
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Our research work Nano Letters, 2017, 17, 5572–5579 was highlighted by the NSF Science 360 News as a top story of 9.14.2017.
Haihang Ye, a PhD student of the Xia group, won an Outstanding Student Poster Award in the 254th ACS National meeting at Washington DC. Congratulations.
Dr. Xia presented an invited talk in the 254th ACS National meeting at Washington DC "Noble-metal nanostructures for colorimetric diagnostics of cancer biomarkers".
Our paper "Platinum decorated gold nanoparticles with dual functionalities for ultrasensitive colorimetric in vitro diagnostics" was accepted for publication in Nano Letters (DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.7b02385). Thanks all the authors for their contributions.
Our paper was selected to be the cover feature of Chemical Communications, Issue 65, 2017. This work was also highlighted as a hot article of July 2017.
Our paper "A non-enzyme cascade amplification strategy for colorimetric assay of disease biomarkers" was accepted for publication in Chemical Communications (DOI: 10.1039/C7CC04521B).
Haihang Ye passed the qualifying exam and became a PhD candidate.
Dr. Xia received a Portage Health Foundation Research Award. The award will support the Xia group to built simple and sensitive detection platforms for disease diagnosis.
Robert Rauschendorfer, an undergraduate student at the Xia group, accepted an offer from the graduate school of University of Montana, where he will start his graduate study from Fall 2017. Congratulations.
Dr. Xia visited the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at UT Dallas and gave a talk in the department.
Dr. Xia presented an invited talk in the 253rd ACS National Meeting held in San Francisco, California.
Tyler Leverton has been selected by the Undergraduate Programs Committee to be the Department Scholar. Congratulations.
Our paper "Facile Colorimetric Detection of Silver Ions with Picomolar Sensitivity" was accepted for publication in Analytical Chemistry. Grace G. Liu, a student from Houghton high school, made a great effort on this work.
Michigan Tech posted an article "Color of Chemistry: Xiaohu Xia Wins CAREER Award". Check the news report here: http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2017/january/color-chemistry-xiaohu-xia-wins-career-award.html.
Our paper "An Enzyme-Free Signal Amplification Technique for Ultrasensitive Colorimetric Assay of Disease Biomarkers" was accepted for publication in ACS Nano. Thanks to all the co-authors.
Dr. Xia has received the NSF CAREER award. Thanks for the great support from the National Science Foundation.
Our paper "Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-capped Pt Nanocubes with Superior Peroxidase-like Activity" was accepted for publication in ChemNanoMat.
Our paper "Peroxidase-like properties of Ruthenium nanoframes" was accepted for publication as cover story in Science Bulletin.
Our paper "Seed-Mediated Growth of Colloidal Metal Nanocrystals" was accepted for publication in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Ashima, Emily, Robert, and Jacob join our group as undergraduate research associates, welcome all of you.
Dr. Xia presented an invited talk in the XXV International Materials Research Congress (IMRC) 2016, Cancun, Mexico.
Shulin Wan joins our group as a graduate student, welcome.
Grace G. Liu, a high-school student from Houghton high school joins our group as a summer research associate, welcome.
Dr. Xia group has been awarded with a grant from the State of Michigan (under the M-TRAC program) for "Artificial Enzyme" research.
The Xia group has received a new funding from the Zytogenex USA, Inc.
The Xia group has received the David and Valeria Pruett Fund.
Our paper in Nano Letters was reported by C&EN news: http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i13/Deposition-followed-etching-yields-ruthenium.html
Our paper "Ru nanoframes with an fcc structure and enhanced catalytic properties" was accepted for publication in Nano Letters (DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b00607).
Dr. Xia presented a talk "Bimetallic nanostructures as artificial peroxidases for sensitive colorimetric detection of cancer biomarkers" in the Spring 2016 ACS national meeting, San Diego, CA.
Our paper "Pd-Ir Core-Shell Nanocubes: A Type of Highly Efficient and Versatile Peroxidase Mimic" was accepted for publication in ACS Nano (DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b03525).
Haihang Ye and Jiabin Liu join our group as graduate students, welcome.
An invited perspective article co-authored by Dr. Xiaohu Xia: "Shape-controlled Synthesis of Colloidal Metal Nanocrystals: Thermodynamic versus Kinetic Products" was accepted for publication on J. Am. Chem. Soc. (DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5b04641).
Dr. Yugang Sun from Argonne National Laboratory visited our lab and delivered a talk "Interfaced Heterogeneous Nanodimers" in our department.
Our paper "A Simple Colorimetric Method for the Quantification of Au(III) Ions and Its Use in Quantifying Au Nanoparticles" was accepted for publication in Analytical Methods.
Jingtuo Zhang joins our group as a visiting graduate student, welcome.
Tyler Sawal, a second year undergraduate student of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, joins our group, welcome.
Dr. Xia and his wife Xiaochuan (Sharon) arrive at Michigan Tech; Xiaohu begins his professorship, and the Xia lab is under renovation.


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I'm teaching a kids cooking class, and the facility only has a blender. Has anyone tried making your typical pesto recipe in a blender, and did it work?
Yes, you can do it. For years I did not have a food processor and used a blender.
It will be a little more finely ground but it is fine. Marcella Hazen has you blend in some butter and the cheese by hand, once the basil, garlic, pine nuts, oil and whatever else has been blended. The kids should love the smell of it, good for you.
It should work fine, but beware of one thing. If you're using good Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a blender, it can take that oil and turn it bitter. That's because droplets of Olive Oil are composed of tightly bound fragments. Using a blender or hand blender or a food processor can break those droplets apart, spilling out bitter compounds into your sauce. The way to avoid this is to start the pesto with a small amount of neutral oil, such as canola. Then once the initial blend is made, transfer to a bowl and hand whisk in the Olive Oil. This also helps you get to the consistency you want.
cav, i've never read that before. does that mean making evoo vinaigrettes in a processor-turns out bitter taste?
i've been making processor vinaigrettes for 40 years(part canola, part evoo) but i've never been aware of any bitterness. thx.
Agree with the comments so far. If the kids are old enough (good hand-eye coordination) and you have the equipment, it might be fun to teach pesto making in a mortar and pestle.


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On May 22, Mildred Shifflet celebrated her 100th birthday.
The former longtime Smithsburg resident now lives in Wilmington, Ill.
She is best known for the meals she made and the baked goods she shared with her family, neighbors and friends.
Four Smithsburg residents traveled to Wilmington to help her celebrate her special day, including great-nephew Jerry Miller and nieces Martha Coover, Irene Dunkin and Mary Miller.
Also on hand for the party was Mrs. Shifflet's son, Jim, who she lived with before going to a nursing home.


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The Cricket West Indies has announced the fixtures for their home series against Sri Lanka, which is set to be held next year. The tour will take place in the month of June. The board has shortlisted the venues as Trinidad, Barbados, and St. Lucia. Interestingly, Sri Lanka have never played a Test match at the venue of the Kensington […]Read more ›
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BCCI announces India squad for South Africa test series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a 17-men test squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. During India's full tour of South Africa that commences in the last week of December, the team will play a 3-match Test series. The first Test of the series against South Africa will be played on January 5. […]Read more ›
Police exonerates Alex Hales, available for selection
Alex Hales is all set to be considered for England selection once again, the England Cricket Board confirmed on Monday, following his involvement in the violent incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September. Both Hales and Stokes have not been considered for international selection since September 25, whilst the police investigation is ongoing. The decision to make Hales available for […]Read more ›
Heera Group announced as title sponsors of T10 League
The inaugural edition of the T10 League is all set to get underway this month in U.A.E. T10 Cricket League promises to be a powerpacked 4-day tournament with some unique new rules. There will be six teams battling it out for the trophy in the tournament. In a event held couple of days ago in India, the Heera Group of […]Read more ›
PCB finalizes ODI squad for New Zealand series
KARACHI, DECEMBER 4: A 15-member Pakistan's One Day Internationals squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour has been finalized, according to sources close to the the PCB. The sources added that with the return of Azhar Ali after an injury that sidelined him over the past few months, Ahmed Shehzad is out of consideration for a place in the ODI […]Read more ›
Reason behind Virat Kohli's daddy hundreds
Virat Kohli is proving his worth as a specialist test player, and not just a batsman, a great batsman. He slammed yet another double ton in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka and went on to register his career best Test score of 243 at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. After scoring back-to-back double tons, Kohli said that […]Read more ›


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I forgot all about the jar of German sauerkraut in the pantry. I was kind of excited when I remembered, cause that meant just one thing - sausages! So tonight it was sauerkraut, spicy vegan sausages, and mashed potatoes with gravy. I have made these sausages many times. The recipe I use most is a combination of Julie Hasson's and vegandad's.
These sausages have it all. The texture is perfect. You can grill 'em, slice 'em up and fry 'em, put 'em on a pizza, or put 'em in a bun and pile on the toppings. The flavors can be whatever you love - fennel, garlic, crushed red pepper. Using white beans leaves little pieces in the sausage which are reminiscent of the little white pockets of fat in meat sausages. Makes 'em almost too realistic to eat, but they sure don't last long in my house!
If this is your first time trying steamed vegan sausages, don't be afraid of this recipe - it can stand up to a lot of variation and experimentation!
Vegan Sausages - makes 6 large or 8 small sausages
2 ¼ cups vital wheat gluten
½ cup nutritional yeast flakes
¼ cup chickpea flour
½ cup white beans
2 tsp granulated onion
1 to 2 tbsp fennel seed, optional
2 tsp coarsely ground pepper, preferably freshly ground
2 tsp ground paprika
1 tsp dried chili flakes, optional
1 tsp ground smoked paprika (or extra plain paprika or ½ tsp liquid smoke)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 1/4 cups cool no-chicken broth (I used 2 Rapunzel bullion cubes for this)
6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients.
Whisk together the water, garlic, olive oil and soy sauce and using a fork, gently stir into the dry ingredients. Stir just until ingredients are mixed. If dough mixture is too dry, you can add another tablespoon or so of water.
Using your hands, knead the dough gently until strands of gluten begin to form.
Divide dough in half, then divide each half again into fourths. Divide each fourth in half yet again, so you end up with 8 pieces.
Shape each piece into a log. Place each log on a piece of aluminum foil and roll up, twisting ends (think tootsie roll).
Place sausages in steamer and steam for 30-40 minutes.
Slice and serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to eat.
Brown Onion Gravy
3 tbs olive oil or Earth Balance
3 tbs flour
2-3 tbs nutritional yeast
1 tsp marmite (optional)
1 tbs onion flakes
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups water
2 rapunzel bullion cubes
1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet
Heat oil/Earth Balance in a medium pot over medium heat.
Stir in flour.
Cook until a smooth paste forms and begins to brown a bit.
Add nutritional yeast, onion flakes, and marmite. Stir to combine. Add water and bullion cubes and Kitchen Bouquet. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Taste for seasoning. Add more water if it gets too thick. You can slice some crimini mushrooms and add to this for a savory mushroom gravy.
A Note on Marmite
Marmite is a yeast extract with flavoring quite similar to that of beef broth. It really adds the "beefy" flavor to seitan and brown gravies. In Britain it is spread on toast or crumpets. You can find Marmite at Whole Foods and Meijer.
To serve the sauerkraut and sausages, slice up the sausages and brown them in some olive oil. Be generous with the oil. I used about 3-4 tablespoons. Let them get all crunchy and caramelized on all sides. Add about a tablespoon of caraway seeds - gotta have caraway with cabbage! Dump in the sauerkraut and combine well. Cook until sauerkraut is heated through.
Oh! If only there was some corn meal in the pantry........ I really wanted cornbread with this!


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I've been coming to the Festival of Lights nearly every year since I was knee high to a grasshopper. It's somewhat of a tradition. Back then it was a real treat to be able to stay up late enough to make the pilgrimage.
These days there is nightly entertainment. Rock, jazz, folk, pop. Whatever rocks your boat. You can take your pick. It's certainly changed a bit in the past 20 or so years that I've been going. More commercial, maybe. More popular, definitely. But the thing I love the most is that its a tradition from my childhood that I can pass onto my own children. So many of the wonderful memories we have from our childhood just don't survive into adulthood. What one generation loves, can often seem dated and passe when it comes to the next. So when we find a tradition that stands the test of time, it makes it all the more a tradition to cherish and hold onto. To grasp with both hands and to make the most of this special night once a year.
Although this year, we left Mylo tucked up, snoring safely at home with GeeGee. He's still a bit little for these late night adventures. Especially when he didn't sleep at all on the journey from Hamilton to the Naki - the stamina that boy has is nothing short of impressive. But it did leave him somewhat crochety and in need of his pit!
One of the things I love most about the light festival is that each year the route is different, and there is always something new to behold and ooh and aah over. This year I was rather taken by the hovering dragonflies on the Poets Bridge. Made partly from old plastic water bottles and straws, they were rather ingenious, and were a beautiful effect hovering over the water.
This year our adventure around the park took us on a hunt for pirate treasure. We found their abandoned den, and their sunken ship, surrounded by sharks, no less. But alas, the treasure was tucked up safely on an island surrounded by squawking toucans, so we went home empty handed. Well not entirely, if you count the glow sticks we brought along to crack open once it got dark.
Which also doubled nicely as light sabers on the way back to the car :-)
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Healthy eating is the key to leading a healthy life- this is something that is universally agreed upon. With time, there has been an evolution in the kind of food we eat and what is beneficial for our health. In the recent times, a new trend has emerged in the world of healthy food and that is the trend of microgreens. These wonderful little green plants are fast emerging to be a hot favorite amongst the health conscious people out there. These are packed with nutrients and pack in great flavor as well. Microgreens have become quite popular, ever since their properties in terms of health benefits have gained the limelight!
Understanding microgreens
Microgreens, as the name suggests, are essentially small green plants, in the most layman terms. There are plants and vegetables that are harvested at a very early stage of their plant development, namely, the seedling stage. This is the point when they are still leafy and small. Plants spinach, radish greens, arugula, fennel, mustard cress, broccoli etc. are sown and harvested for the purpose of bringing microgreens to the table.
These are full of essential nutrients and are flavorful, owing to their early stage of development. Microgreens are popularly used in fresh salads and sandwiches to add to the flavor and make for a tasty yet nutritious meal. These also work really great when added to soups.
Microgreens as skin care ingredient
The use of microgreens has been expanding with time. Apart from being put to the culinary use, microgreens are fast emerging to be active ingredients in many skin care products. Owing to the fact that these pack in a bunch of essential nutrients that are beneficial for skin health, microgreens have become a proactive part of effective skin care regimens. These are fresh ingredients that work well on the skin and yield results that are remarkably good! It has been clinically proven that these little leafy wonders have nutrients in concentrations that are more than almost six times the concentration of nutrients found in their adult, full-grown versions. This makes microgreens an effective and suitable ingredient for skin care.
Health benefits of microgreens
As discussed previously, microgreens are known to be a great source of nutrients. They are even better than their fully developed versions. Therefore, the health benefits of microgreens are also manifold. Apart from the fact that these are essentially good for bodily health, these are used as an active skin care ingredient, helping to detoxify and nourish the skin. Apart from that, microgreens have been proven to contain cancer fighting properties as well as being good for the eyes.
Microgreens are really healthy and perfect if you want a nutritious diet. Use them to create salads that can double up as a full meal or use them in your soups and sandwiches as great flavor boosters. If you have the gardener streak in you, you can even grow your own choice of microgreens, based on your preferences and requirements.
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What is a Lean-To Conservatory?
The style of a Lean–To conservatory is characterised by its simplicity. These conservatories are either square or rectangular in shape and are built using simple, clean lines. Its flat angled roof is pitched against the adjoining house, allowing rainwater to flow down into the guttering and drainpipe with ease. It is the most economical of all the conservatory styles and can be manufactured to fit the most unforgiving of spaces.
Why choose Lean-to conservatories?
The advantage of choosing a lean-to conservatory, as well as it being the best value for money, is that it makes the best use of the available space. Its single pitched roof is perfect for limited spaces that are offered by terraced houses, or by awkward spaces such as filling the side return at the rear of many Victorian properties. This well suited shape also allows the maximum opportunity for natural light.
Who is best suited for this type of conservatory?
A lean-to conservatory is ideal for bungalows or cottages that have little room to spare under the eaves. It is ideal for anyone who does not want to lose much of the garden space. As this structure offers the best value for money, it is also favoured by homeowners on a budget.
What base options are available?
Dwarf wall – This is the most traditional and affordable option. It provides a sense of privacy within a sturdy frame. The brick can be matched to that of the existing house proving a sense of uniformity across the two structures.
Full height glass – This is a popular option with lean-to conservatories as it optimises the sense of indoor/outdoor living within a limited space. The amount of light and heat entering the room is maximised but can still be controlled with adequate ventilation. This option can also reduce the material cost.
Raised PVC base panels – This is the most cost effective option of lean-to conservatory base as there is no brick and less glass. This base is also very easy to maintain.
What roof options are available?
Glass – A glass-roofed lean-to lets in the maximum amount of natural light. The addition of roof blinds can prevent too much heat from entering the room while still offering control of the amount of sunlight.
Polycarbonate – This roof option is low maintenance and reduces heat build up. A range of shades is available which determines the level of light entering the room. This is also the most cost effective roofing material.
How can I ventilate a lean-to conservatory?
Ventilation is key in enabling the room to be used comfortably all year round. This is especially important in a lean-to conservatory, which lets in the most natural light, and therefore heat, within the smallest space. Roof vents can be controlled either manually or electronically creating airflow to cool the room and reduce any condensation issues. Manual systems are operated using a pole and as well as being cheaper, removes the need for an unsightly control box, which is needed for the electronic alternative. An electric roof vent is operated using either a remote control or a wall-mounted panel.


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When someone hears "email marketing" they usually cringe because they think of spam. It's a tough job to create email promoting campaigns that are engaging and get customers to buy, but it can be done. Read on to find great tips and secrets to create a campaign which works.
Let people confirm they want to join your mailing list. Having this options helps customers choose whether they want to receive mail from you. Though this might seem like a counter-productive act, it will help to protect your business in many ways.
Do not add the email addresses of customers without informing them and receiving permission. If you pad your list using subscribers who haven't specifically requested to receive your emails, you run the risk of alienating the email address owners, as well as your potential customers. You also run the risk of being barred by your service provider for violation of their rules.
Keep track of what your competitors are doing with their e-mail marketing campaigns. Simply sign up to receive their emails. You will be able to tell what you should be doing or what you can do better. Be on the lookout for their weaknesses, and turn those into your strengths. For instance, you should always try to top their discounts.
Use all subscription information you gather to help your consumers shopping experience to be better. When one of your customers clicks on a link provided in one of your emails that goes to your site, utilize this information from the subscription in order to automatically fill in the portions of this purchasing form. Making shopping easier for your customers makes it more likely they will continue to buy from you.
Know who your audience is. After you have a couple of people reading your emails, consider finding ways to get them to ask their friends to sign up. Remember to have a subscribe link inside your email; hopefully, your customers will pass it to their friends that have similar interests on the products that you offer. This method will have your list of email subscribers growing exponentially.
Be sure keep your audience members in mind when you set out on your e-mail marketing campaign with the information you have learned here. Think about what readers might want to see. What are they interested in reading? How can you utilize those insights to increase your sales? Use the information from this article to get your business moving.


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The survey question for March was "What Would You Do with $1 Million?" Out of over 1000 visits, only 20 of you took the poll. (Actually, 19, because I took it.)
We're going to do another survey April, but if more people don't participate that will probably be the last one.


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- mfisher1212I guess the smile says it all. As I was driving to the rink yesterday I couldn't help but laugh and smile. It felt like driving home to be honest! Sometimes God has surprises or blessings we don't see coming and for this I'm grateful! I'm so blessed to have to the opportunity to join a great group of men and play for a team and city I love! Thanks to my wife and family for supporting me all the way! Now it's time to WIN!! #preds#smashville
Thanks for posting Mike's tweet, D!!! It put a big ole smile on my face as well! I think this is going to be a GREAT thing for all involved!!!!
Guess now I need to get checking into how to watch Pred games again.
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Awwwwww, so nice! Pure blessings!
Guys do we know when mike will start playing?
this is all we know so far
"Fisher signed a professional tryout contract in order to begin working out with the team, and he expects to sign a contract for the rest of the season ahead of the Feb. 26 trade deadline, when postseason rosters must be set. He practiced in full Predators gear on Wednesday morning at Bridgestone Arena."
One thing, we don't want him to come back too soon and end up getting hurt. That would be the bummer of all bummers if that happened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The preds are about to go on an away trip after tonight's game which I highly doubt he'll be around for. So I would assume if he is ready by 2/13 against Blues at home we might see him for a few minutes on the ice. They'll gradually increase his minutes but I don't think he'll play as long as he had in the past.
I also saw on twitter that they showed him on the jumbo tron at the home game the other night and the crowd cheered really loud. I did not watch the game so I have no idea if anything was announced. Unless that video was from a different game last year. who knows. lol
What do you think? Will Carrie go to his games right away?
Hope so. It's silly for her to
hide. I am
sure she looks amazing as always.
Well, today I have lots of Carrie Alerts with their new angle. They are saying she is doing everything to reveal her face, but it will probably be in Minnesota in August. She wants to be ready at the CMAfest and wants to do the hosting for the CMA's. They expect her music in 2019. They probably don't really have a clue......let's hope not.
Thanks Jade, that was good!!
Thsts absolute nonsense. She is already fine and working out etc. waiting until 2019 after waiting this long already would kill her fans. She would not do that to us.
Who are these people saying this anyway? They have no clue. She has Opry obligations abd the ACMs. She is not going to hibernate until
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Media Molecule: Sony Is Such A Great Company To Be In; Dreams Is Amazing in VR
Siobhan Reddy, Studio Director of Media Molecule, was recently interviewed by Rollingstone's Glixel at the company's own headquarters in Guildford, UK. The full article is well worth reading and covers a variety of topics, but two in particular stick out: Media Molecule's relationship with Sony, for instance. Reddy showed a lot of appreciation for that.
We are a very proud studio, it's such great company to be in. From the beginning, they have held our hand. Sony people aren't here every day, but we have Shuhei [Yoshida] visiting next week. We were just presenting with Sony in LA a couple of weeks ago. When you're a Worldwide Studios team, the deal is you have to make things that really help show off what PlayStation is all about. We work really hard to make sure we do that. All through the relationship, they've been really supportive of what we're doing. Shuhei has been a really incredible supporter of Dreams, and saw the potential of it right at the beginning – he's been a great advocate there. He really, really wants us to get it out to the community, and we're working very hard to do that.
She also talked about PlayStation VR's support for Dreams, teasing that it's mind-blowing.
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It's amazing. Seeing people create in Dreams in VR is amazing, and being able to wander through those worlds is amazing. It's a total no-brainer for us to do that and to support it, because it's just awesome. Every visitor that comes to our house wants to try VR. People who have no other interest in games are like, "Let me see it," and then they are just always blown away.
Media Molecule has been developing Dreams for quite a long time. In fact, the game was first showcased at the PlayStation Meeting 2013, the event that unveiled the PlayStation 4 console.
That's probably because the game is very ambitious, building on the "Play, Create and Share" concepts first introduced by Media Molecule with their hit Littlebigplanet. Here's an official overview of the game:
Dreams is a space where you go to play and experience the dreams of Media Molecule and our community. It's also a space in which to create your own dreams, whether they're games, art, films, music or anything in-between and beyond.
With Sony's PlayStation Media Showcase 2017 set on October 30th (during the Paris Games Week), it seems likely that we'll know more about Dreams, including perhaps a release date, in just over two months from now.


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WORLD CUP DIARY: 17 June
We're rapidly approaching the end of the first week of the first week of the World Cup 2014. And what a week of football we have seen. Incredible goals, the usurping of favourites, dominant displays and the rise of some new World Cup heroes.
Day Five was to be no exception.
More firsts, Africa's biggest hope, the well-fancied Germans and the current Ballon d'Or holder; Monday was not to be the day when the world's biggest festival fell slightly flat.
GERMANY 4-0 PORTUGAL, Salvador
A Thomas Muller hat-trick sealed a convincing victory for Die Mannschaft as the two Group G heavyweights met in the day's early kick-off.
Barring any further goal-fests tomorrow, Muller will be ahead of the goalscoring charts after the first round of fixtures, as he looks to win the Golden Boot in consecutive tournaments.
There was so much more to this absorbing contest however. Portugal could be the most disappointing side we've yet seen, their starting line-up looked quick, inventive and reasonably tight on paper but failed to deliver in any of these departments. Everything went through Ronaldo who had a poor game, spending much of the 90 minutes on the periphery.
His absence however is largely owing to the dismissal of centre-half Pepe, who made a parody of himself by head-butting Muller at 2-0. Germany were already well in the ascendancy.
Their trickery was largely moving through the attacking triumvirate of Muller, Ozil and Gotze; and it was to reap early reward as Gotze was brought down by Joao Pereira inside the box. Muller, 1-0.
Gotze was soon to be involved again, seeing his shot deflected wide. From the resultant corner, Kroos' whipped delivery was powerfully met by Mats Hummels who seized upon lackadaisical zonal marking and some indecision between Pepe and Bruno Alves.
The Portuguese struggled for any form of rhythm and spurned two opportunities, both at the hands of Luis Nani who shot when he should have passed, and then passed to Cristiano Ronaldo when he should have gone alone.
Paulo Bento's eleven was soon to become ten, as Pepe had his moment. A host of BBC and ITV pundits have already had their say, some bemoaning Muller's 'play-acting' – he did indeed make the most of what was a flailing arm from the Real Madrid defender – while others, including the excellent Clarence Seedorf quicker to criticise Pepe for potentially ruining his nation's chances this year.
More on pundits on Owls Alive later.
It was to be three before half time in Salvador, as Muller somewhat fortuitously turned home a clearance from Alves, his finish too strong for the hapless Patricio.
The second half saw little in the way of change, as Germany continued to enjoy spells of possession, creating chances with it. Thomas Muller only needed one real chance to complete his hat-trick – turning home substitute Andre Schurrle's low cross.
4-0. Germany score four in consecutive opening matches, while Portugal concede as many for the first time at World Cup finals. With Ghana and the USA the remaining opposition, Portugal's chances of progression looked promising prior to yesterday.
They will have to play well against two sides who impressed in the later fixture.
IRAN 0-0 NIGERIA, Curitiba
We can't really complain. It was a good run. But we were due one.
Last week I sat my Rugby Union mad house-mate down to watch England vs Honduras in a final bid to win him over from the dark side before the World Cup. This was largely reminiscent of that game, a friendly. Nigeria dominated the possession but could never offer enough incision or clinical finishing to secure the points.
Ibrahimovic, Bale, a Serbia XI that includes Ivanovic, Kolarov and Matic – all absent from this year's finals. Wherever you stand on UEFA's domination of global football, it cannot be denied that the absence of these players at the world's premier tournament is unfortunate while some semi-professionals are in attendance.
Carlos Queiroz's group were certainly well drilled, and played to their strengths. Nigeria looked comfortable enough, allowing only one Iranian effort on goal from Charlton's Reza Ghoochannejad.
Nigeria are now winless in nine World Cup games, the longest such streak and will look to end that against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their next game. Messi, Di Maria and Aguero await for Iran in what will surely be a case of 'how many'.
GHANA 1-2 UNITED STATES, Estadio das Dunas
After the dire affair at Curitiba, Ghana and the United States served up a late-night treat to get this World Cup firmly back on course.
Indeed the response was immediate, as former Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey slotted home the fifth-fastest World Cup goal, inside of thirty seconds to put the Americans ahead.
This was the worst possible start for Ghana, who were looking for a strong tournament to consign their haunting 2010 quarter final defeat by Uruguay to memory. Dempsey collected the ball from Jermaine Jones, an impressive cog in the American machine, seized upon some poor defending by Boye and slotted home.
The USA were very impressive and started the game at a terrific pace; their passing and movement was too much for the Africans to contain. Their back-line was resilient too, Stoke defender Geoff Cameron was well in control of the floated crosses from the Ghanaian right.
America should have gone two-up, but Jozy Altidore's control let him down at the key moment and his shot was blocked by Boye.
It was to get worse for the Sunderland forward as he was stretchered off shortly after, it could be tournament over for the New Jerseyan whose hamstring looked to be the problem.
The Black Stars began to feel their way back into the game, with chances falling to the lively Christian Atsu and Asamoah Gyan, both who fired over from 10 yards.
Gyan was to be involved in Ghana's eventual equaliser however, who conjured up a delightful move involving four players before Gyan's backheel and Andre Ayew's tidy finish brought them back on terms.
The game was now only going one way, so it was some shock when big American defender John Brooks headed America back into the lead. The 21-year-old who plays his football for perennial German under-achievers Hertha Berlin, rose highest to meet Graham Zusi's corner and send the sizeable American contingent home happy.
It was the Ghanaians who stole our hearts in 2010 with the anguished exit in South Africa. Unfortunately for them, with Germany and Portugal still to play, this will probably spell an end to their hopes of qualification.
For the Americans, however, any result against Portugal on Sunday will put them in a fantastic position to qualify.
Another sensational day of World Cup football; a contender marks their territory, a thrilling late night contest between two very watchable sides and some terrific goals to boot.
Six sides of very different quality and approaches.
Perhaps the seeds of a huge story, the United States maybe upsetting Portugal and sending the Ballon d'Or winner home early. Tomorrow we go full circle; hosts Brazil are in action again as the second round of fixtures gets underway.
Player of the Day: THOMAS MULLER – Three poachers goals, but the Bayern Munich forward offered so much more as part of the humming Ozil-Muller-Gotze axis. His antics aside, if they were indeed 'antics' at all, this was a performance to enjoy. Simply one of Europe's greatest forward players at his best.
Player for Gray: JOHN BROOKS – Born and raised in Berlin, Brooks has now had two seasons of first team action at Hertha Berlin in the German 2nd and 1st Divisions. A commanding centre half, Brooks gave an impressive performance after coming on as a substitute, capping his performance with the winning goal. Could he be one cog in an American centre half pairing for Stuart Gray?
GROUP H – Belgium vs Algeria (5pm, ITV); Russia vs South Korea (11pm, BBC 1)
GROUP A – Brazil vs Mexico (8pm, BBC 1)
Belgium are one of the dark horses in this year's finals (despite this tag seemingly applying to every team in Brazil) and are widely available at 4/9, with Betway offering 9/20.
Brazil weren't the most convincing against Croatia and will probably make hard work of Mexico too – they should come through that however. BetVictor offer a score-cast of Neymar/2-0 at 22/1, with 2-1 at 28s.
My chosen accumulator spans today and Wednesday: £1 returns £253 with Coral.
Brazil, Russia and Spain (vs Chile) to win and both teams to score; with Belgium and the Netherlands (vs Australia) handicapped -1 and -2 respectively.
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It ain't no Toyota.
Is the white modern some sort of Toyota?
Often used as a taxi over there and running on lpg?
Either that or its some sort of Honda Civic.
The ones seen everywhere in Bangkok are Corollas, or a taxi version thereof.
Toyota 'Limo' is mega basic Hirst spec, thick grey vinyl, keep fit windows, rubbered floor, 13†steels…
The 'Corollas' are easier to re-spray in the original colour and sell on for decent coin I suppose.
I have these shots from a couple years ago when they were mostly the mk9 version.
We were in this pink one and he needed to stop for CNG. (Read here)
Taxis have the CNG filler under the bonnet, most LPG cars' couplings are under the back bumper.
This year, BKK taxis are mostly the latest Corolla (mk10), and all civilian spec, sadly. And some are even autos, too! No pictures of a new taxi, but they are the shape of this white one. They're now called Corolla Altis.
I tend not to photograph moderns (less interesting, and people think you're scouting to steal it!) So I just went downstairs here and snapped a few. These buggers are everywhere.
The white modern looks like the current non-EU spec Civic at the front, but it's the rather smaller Honda City.
It is much prettier than the previous version which was, to my eyes, ungainly from all angles and resembles a cockroach.
I suppose that's what happens when you try to stretch a baby saloon body over a (much prettier) Honda Jazz.
All in proportion:
As was the Toyota (Soluna) Vios… this is the best picture I could find… on the left. The others we've seen before, are previous generations called 'Soluna'.
(Edit to add a couple dodgy shots of Soluna Vioss)
The Soluna/Vios and City are direct competitors.
This is the current Vios, Toyota are loosing it with the styling now Honda have upped their game.
Toyota now sells the new Yaris to compete with the Jazz. They didn't feel SE Asia was ready for a hatchback, so there are no early Yariss here. They missed a trick because Honda hit the spot with the Jazz; it is fresh and new here, the opposite image to that in the UK!
(Edit to add this white we're on with small modern saloons.)
Mazda 2, sold alongside the five door version, there are plenty of these about. Ford are trying to break back into the car market here with their equivalent Fiestas, but don't seem to be doing half as well as Mazda. The Fiesta saloon is particularly awkward looking, with a high, narrow rump. I'll post a picture when I spot one parked up.
Moar readinz:
Corolla mk9/10
http://en.wikipedia.... ... 2C_E130.29
Civic- Europe vs the rest of the world:
http://en.wikipedia.... ... C_FK.2C_FN
Toyota Soluna and Vios:
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