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"Zombie Nation" will be a full color art book, 64 pages, 7"x7" with reproductions of some of my zombie art work from the past few years. This series grew out of a fascination with consumerism and pop culture, and the idea of people living beyond their physical life span as images within popular culture. How are our minds molded by the images we see around us? How does the media landscape create consumer zombies? This series consists of paintings, prints, drawings, altered currency, and altered photographs depicting zombies throughout the ages.
Rewards consist of some of this work as well as new unique works created specifically for this project. Money raised will go towards publishing costs and photography, scanning, and design and layout costs. My plan is to print an edition of 100 books, signed and numbered. If I raise more money than my projected goal I will increase the print run to accommodate. My projected timeline is to raise the money via Kickstarter, then spend the early part of 2013 laying out images, and producing the custom rewards. I will print and ship the books by early summer 2013. Some of the work featured in this book is viewable on my blog site
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Nānā i ke kumu: Look to the source
Join your colleagues as we look at some Hawaiian source materials like:
- Nānā i ke Kumu
- Ruling Chiefs of Hawaiʻi
- Fornander's Ancient History of the Hawaiian People to the Times of Kamehameha I
- Kamehameha and his Warrior Kekuhaupiʻo
- Tales and Traditions of the People of Old: Na Moʻolelo o ka Poe kahiko
Join us as we ask questions like what can we learn from our sources about Hawaiian ways of knowing? Hawaiian ways of doing? Using these sources and more, what might teaching through a Hawaiian lens in the 21st century look like? Do indigenous perspectives and practice have a place in this contemporary educational landscape? If so, how?
The kupuna are waiting. For a full description of the agenda and due dates for the class itself, as well as a My Learning Plan cheat sheet to fill out to join the class, please go to the Kula Waena PD site linked here.
The class dates:
Monday, March 2 3-5 pm – Kickoff – face to face
Monday, March 9 3-4 pm – face to face
March 16-22 Online only
March 23 3-4 face to face
March 30-April 5 Online only
April 6-12 Online only
April 13, 3-4 face to face
April 20-26 Online only
April 27 3-5 Hoʻike


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No story begins until something happens. I call this the story trigger. Others use other names, but all will agree that until the trigger is pulled, the story cannot begin. In a way, that may be like saying water is powerfully wet stuff, but plenty of would-be storytellers/writers (and some professionals who should know better) don't seem to get it.
Beware the buildup: Some writers want to write a prologue and give oodles of background before getting to the trigger. In a real sense, they see the story trigger as a kind of mini-climax rather than a beginning point. Not a good idea. 20 pages of murderer motivation before the murder or 20 pages of victim life before getting killed is nonsense. Either the information is that fascinating so that it should be the story, and the murder is in fact the story climax, OR it has no business getting in the way. There is a reason why a murder mystery begins something like this:
"Mrs. Harwich followed the trail of blood across the rug to where she found the body of Mister Harwich crumpled behind the desk, dead eyes staring up at her, and she screamed."
The same idea holds true for any story, whatever genre, literary or otherwise. Start with the trigger.
I call it a trigger because it is not necessarily a conflict as it is often called, for example:
"Jim Doonun sat in the outhouse scratching his nose, not thinking anything in particular which was typical for the man, when he had an idea. The thought just occurred to him out of nowhere. He turned it over and under and inside-out, and then he smiled. In that moment, Jim Doonun knew the meaning of life, the reason for life, the universe and everything, and he couldn't wait to tell somebody."
Story begins.
Remember: The primary purpose in telling a story is to get the audience to pay attention (the reader to keep reading) right to the very end.
A story trigger is often the revelation of conflict, but it can also simply raise questions in a reader's mind, or even, and perhaps better, elicit sympathy for the main character.
Cinderella begins (after "Once upon a time" which is more background than needed) there was a good little girl whose mother died. BINGO: "good girl," "mother died." Immediate sympathy.
A few years later, her father remarried and thought it a good arrangement because the woman had two daughters about the same age as his own. Then he died. Double BINGO. What is going to happen next? In three short sentences we have everything needed, empathy for the main character, events that lead to a questionable situation and the curiosity to see how it is all going to work out.
The point: Every story needs a trigger and should begin with the trigger: Something has to happen, some event, some sudden conflict, something unexpected, a situation revealed, something that shakes the character and takes them out of their comfort zone. The story is about how people deal with it. That is what story, any story is all about: people dealing with it until they find a new comfort zone or until they die (or until they finish the first leg of a journey if you are aiming at sequels).


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What would you know about blinking at an oncoming train,
battering ram-style and grace,
she left this place, your mind blown, face intact.
I heard the blitz, oncoming lights,
tracking her thighs the whole way in,
until my skin burned and fringe,
escaping her vice grip, under the pressure of skin sheathed in leather and disguise, bruises to hide and a man she couldn't deal into a pool of sharks, fins and tails- the last thing you saw are the whites of their eyes.
Jaws gnashing your torso right above the waist.
This isn't what she thought you'd be and you became that same thing you hate, she hated, breathing through a feeding tube that was handed to you.
Indigestible blocks of dead air, looser strands of hair,
on the kitchen floor- clinging between nails
and toes that scurry, the fridge for milk, cover Lucky Charms… shovel it in as fast as you can.
The only luck you'll find in these late hours. Red 40 and a bitter taste she left that you can never cover up.
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Frank Balles, Republican candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff, said today, as Sheriff, he would create a K-9 unit in the department to bolster its fight against drugs and to serve, as needed, as a backup for municipal police departments.
?The use of dogs trained to sniff out narcotics and explosives has proven its value time and again,? Balles said, ?resulting in arrests of drug dealers, confiscation of illegal weapons and cash from illegal transactions.?
A captain in the Pleasantville Police Department, which has K-9 unit, Balles pointed to the arrests there two weeks ago and police seizure of nine pounds of marijuana, 950 bags of heroin and $16,000 in cash.
?The use of our dog played a central role in the arrests and in getting the illegal drugs off the street,? Balles said.
He said the incumbent Sheriff Jim McGettigan promised the creation of a K-9 unit in his campaign for office 15 years ago and never delivered.
?He failed as well to fulfill his pledge to create a narcotics team, a dive team and a bomb squad,? he said. ?He eliminated supplemental Sheriff?s officers patrols in the western part of the county in 1994 and was 20 years late in installing stolen motor vehicle detection devices in departmental vehicles.?
Balles said any costs associated with the creation of a K-9 unit could be met through a more responsible allocation of existing resources, and with the money confiscated through any drug busts carried out by this unit.
?McGettigan?s tenure in office has been marked by one broken promise after another, continuing failures to take advantage of technological advances to fight crime, and an inability to deploy personnel effectively,? Balles said.
?The taxpayers and citizens of Atlantic County have been ill-served by McGettigan,? Balles said. ?For their tax dollars, they deserve a modern, up to date crime fighting agency which places the safety and security of the public — not political advantage — above all else.?
Balles is a 23-year veteran of the Pleasantville Department, rising through the ranks from street patrolman to hold administrative and management positions as well as serve as acting Chief.


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Introduction to Participatory Geographies Research Group
Tuesday 24th February 2015, 12 to 4 pm
Sheffield University
This event is an introduction to the participatory geographies research group (of the Royal Geographical Society), with a keynote talk by Kye Askins (Glasgow University). We will also discuss what the group does, who we are and discussion about our weekend away in May 2015. This is an informal event to encourage people to come and meet us and find out what the group is about, to ask us questions and to discuss participatory geographies. We welcome anyone interested, from any discipline and from any stage of your career. Our group seeks to provide an open, supportive and constructive space in which we can explore all issues around participatory geographies.
The Participatory Geographies Research Group is a collective whose members aim to raise the profile and perceived value, and further the understanding and use of participatory approaches, methods, tools and principles within academic geography and beyond:
- The participatory geographies research group is a broad and inclusive collective of academics and non-academics who value and practice participatory approaches, principles and methods.
- These participatory methods include a broad variety of tools alongside critical analysis of their utility, limitations and development.
- A participatory approach in academic geography includes collaborating with others as partners in improving equality, justice, and other progressive social change causes.
- We aim to work across all spaces and places, alongside attempts to widen participation in higher education geography.
- We support work that results in social change outside the academy and thus seek to widen the range of what are considered to be legitimate geographical knowledge and research activities.
- We aim to provide a space for mutual support orientated towards those engaging in participatory approaches, especially for those working within the increasingly pressured and competitive higher education context.
Event timetable
|Register and introduction
|12.00 to 13.00
|Keynote talk by Kye Askins (Glasgow University) on 'Some of what we hope for', followed by discussion
|13.00 to 13.30
|Introduction to the participatory geographies group and what we do
|13.30 to 14.00
|Tea and coffee
|14.00 to 15.00
|Group getting to know each other and our research activities
|15.00 to 16.00
|Discussion about the group away weekend in May, what we do and what people would like to do.
|16.00 onwards
|Informal drinks at a local café or pub.
Location: Ron Johnson Research Room, Geography and Planning Building, Winter Street, University of Sheffield.
We will be running a complimentary event in London.
To register: Please email Jenny Pickerill (firstname.lastname@example.com) by 10th February 2015.
The event is free to attend. Please bring your own lunch.
Doing Participatory Research – An evening with the Participatory Geographies Research Group and Michael Edwards (Bartlett School of Planning, UCL)
Thursday 26th February, 2015, 5-7pm, UCL, London
Room G07, Pearson Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
This event will provide an introduction to doing participatory research, and an overview of the current activities of the Participatory Geographies Research Group (of the Royal Geographic Society). It is open to anyone interested in finding out more about this ever-popular methodology, and is opportunity to get involved in the Research Group. All welcome.
Timetable for evening:
5-5.30pm: Arrivals and welcome.
5.30-6.30pm: Keynote talk by Michael Edwards on "Reflecting on a Participatory Career", followed by discussion.
6.30-7pm: Introduction to Participatory Geographies Research Group: what we do and how to get involved.
7pm: relocate to bar to continue informal discussion.
In order to help with numbers, please could you register by emailing Sam Halvorsen (firstname.lastname@example.com) by February 12th, 2015. The event is free to attend and all are welcome. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Michael Edwards has spent much of his career challenging the dominance in London planning of capital and landownership. This has involved bringing together different groups across London – from students and academics, to community groups, social movements, urban planners and policy makers – making participation an integral part of his work. He has published widely on issues such as property markets and planning, regeneration and (recently) the role of community groups in urban planning. He's active in JustSpace, PNUK and INURA.org
Participatory Geographies weekend away, 22nd to 24th May 2015
Hathersage, Derbyshire
The annual weekend away is an informal meeting of anyone interested in participatory geographies – methods, tools and principles. It is a mixture of focused discussion around particular issues, mutual support and getting to know others interested in participatory geographies.
The aim is to create a space to share ideas, knowledge, contacts and problems. To aid this process, to make it both more welcoming and to help us as organisers to know what people want to focus on we have organised two introductory events in Sheffield (24th Feb) and London (26th Feb). You can come and meet us, decide if you want to come to the weekend and also discuss what issues are most important for you.
We will be staying at Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse, in the Hope Valley (S32 1BQ). Hathersage is easily accessible by train and we will arrange transport upto the bunkhouse. Accommodation will be shared rooms (there are some smaller rooms that families can share). Food will be provided for breakfast and lunch, and we tend to cook it together. We will go out for evening meals to a local pub.
Accommodation will cost: £25 for the 2 nights
A total of 20 places are available.
Bursaries are available for post-graduates, unwaged and those without institutional support. To apply for one please email Sophie Wynne-Jones (email@example.com) outlining why you would like to attend and your eligibility for support.
Children (though no childcare can be formally provided) and partners welcome. You do not need to be a member of the Royal Geographical Society to attend this event.
If you would like to attend please email: Sophie Wynne-Jones
(firstname.lastname@example.com) by March 20th 2015.
Participatory Training Day, London, 2014
PyGyRG Away Weekend, Talybont-on-Usk 2014
PyGyRG Away Weekend, Liverpool 2013
PyGyRG Training Day, London 2013
PyGyRG Training Day, Edinburgh 2012
PyGyRG Away Weekend, York 2012
The 2014 Participatory Geographies Research Group away week end
Booking is now open for the 2014 Participatory Geographies Research Group away week end Friday 23rd to 25th May 2014 at YHA Danywenallt National Park Study Centre/ Hostel Leuenctid Danywenallt Canolfan Astudio'r Parc Cenedlaethol, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YS
"Surrounded by wooded slopes, high peaks, waterfalls and trails, this lovely converted farmhouse makes an ideal rural retreat for activity break in Wales. Secluded? Yes, but with all the opportunities for walking, sailing, boating, cycling and horse riding you'll always have plenty to do. Most rooms have private facilities, there's a comfortable lounge and a fully-licensed catering service specialising in local produce and flavours."
This is not a traditional conference with presentations: it's self-organised and free flowing. What will happen is what people make happen, with the skills, questions and enthusiasm people bring. Saturday morning we meet up after breakfast and plan the weekend's activities: we will discuss options by email in the weeks up to the week end, but can be on any issue in relation to the Piggy mission: participation, activism, knowledge production, knowledge exchange, social justice.
Please let Kelvin know what you would like to discuss, or sessions you would like to offer. Someone might want to suggest a specific theme: past themes have been activism and impact/engagement. Depending on the weather, we will be outdoors when we can. We generally do a walk on the Sunday.
The cost of accommodation in a shared dorm is £17.00 per person per night (£34) payable in advance. Accommodation is available in in 6 x 4 bed dorms, 1 x 2 beds, 1 x 5 beds, 1 1 x 3 beds and 1 double bed with single bunk above. We will need to fill each dorm or pay for the spare beds, which we would rather not do.
The centre has very limited self-catering facilities – just a fridge, small microwave and a kettle so you will need to budget for food, payable on the day. A full cooked breakfast is available for £4.99 per person and evening meals at £9.95 for 2-courses, or £11.95 for 3-courses. There will also be a café available between 12 and 5 on Saturday and Sunday, or we can make lunch together.
So if you have two meals the cost is £63.80 per person
Food is also available in the evening at four local hostelries in Tal y Bont: The White Hart, The Travellers Rest and the Usk Hotel. The Star has the best real ale.
If travelling by public transport, you would need to get a train to Abergavenny, then get a taxi from Abergavenny station to Danywenallt. It would not be too expensive if the taxi were shared and there are minibus taxis available. We plan to book them in advance.
Courtesy of the RGS/IBG six bursaries are available for unfunded postgrads, people between jobs and early career folks for accommodation and food of £64. Please note that if you apply for a bursary for the away week end you will NOT be eligible for one for the training day in August.
Plan to come? What do I need to do now?
1. Book a place: Email Kelvin Mason and Jayne (email details below) to tell us you are coming, and if you have any preferences for dorm mates (if there are a few of you coming and want to share, for example, or if you want a room to yourself and are prepared to pay £34 a night). If you are coming as a family, let us know.
2. Pay for the weekend by bank transfer (preferred – details below) or by a cheque. Send a cheque to Jayne asap and by 1st March at the latest as we need to confirm bookings by the end of March. Please confirm to Kelvin and Jayne that you have paid.
3. If you want to apply for a bursary, please do so at the time of booking with Kelvin – i.e. by first March at the latest – with an indication of your status. Bursaries will be distributed on the basis of relevance and need. Applicants are asked to provide a page-long summary of their research interests and what they feel they will gain from the away weekend. Applications will be selected which most closely reflect the goals and orientation of the Research Group, and those with bursaries will be notified by the 10th March. We cannot guarantee that applications received after that date will be considered unless the bursary allocation has not been spent.
4. Book your travel, and if you are coming by train let Kelvin know your travel plans Abergavenny station and he can sort out taxis for Friday and Sunday.
5. Have a think about what you would like to do on the week end, your questions, and the skills you would like to share: Tell Kelvin what they are.
6. Send Kelvin an introductory paragraph about yourself
7. Relax, and look forward to the week end!
Contact details –
Kelvin Mason firstname.lastname@example.com for bookings
Jayne Sellick email@example.com for payments
Alan Terry firstname.lastname@example.com for questions about local issues
Pete North email@example.com for anything else or if you get stuck
The PyGyRG Away Weekend Liverpool 2013
Whilst some of us may have approached this weekend with some trepidation, fearful that it could be another stress-inducing, work-orientated weekend, when all we really wanted to do was to escape assignment marking, REF preparation, and the seemingly endless task of PhD writing and research… there was a clear sense that we all went away feeling inspired and reinvigorated, if still a little tired.
The weekend was the usual fare of discussions in a free flowing, self-managed way, but the difference this year was that we were in a city, and a party city at that: Liverpool. So our discussions took place alongside many hen parties, drinking teams and Alicia Keys fans and included (for the hardy last two standing), a trip to the Cavern to see Nils from Norway and his mates fulfilling their dreams – standing where John Lennon did – except that it's a simulacrum; the original Cavern was next door, and knocked down 40 years ago. Others enjoyed tasty vegan fare at the Liverpool Social Centre, Next to Nowhere.
This weekend confirmed that PyGyRG is an important space of mutual aid and solidarity that is underpinned by listening, reflection and sharing with others. This may sometimes be a difficult process, perhaps even more so now in our fraught era of pernicious insecurities and increasing socio-economic vulnerability; and we may often disagree and struggle to resolve contentions. But we can definitely bring concerns to the table with a sense of trust in the openness of this space we have created for dialogue and exchange.
One of the major concerns aired this weekend was the way in which the current context of doing scholarship and the terms of our employment within the university promotes the individualisation and internalisation of problems. Whilst this is a widespread malaise which we have discussed in our communifesto, it was seen to be particularly challenging for the participatory researcher and activist-scholars.
One of the key things from our discussion was the importance of appreciating that our own insecurity and neuroses are not simply personal individual problems, but part of the 'usual' pain of the creative process because through our research we learn more, and then what we have done before can seem increasingly inadequate. Dealing with this on our own, without recognising what is happening, can be very destructive. It is also connected to wider contradictions and the emotional 'violence' of our socio-political-economic context. This is why we need to develop tools for mutual support and engagement both formalised (mentoring programmes) and informal (away weekends, coffee with colleagues etc…). That's why events like piggy weekends matter, so we can support each other through the process no matter where we are in our careers: it's not an issue that ever goes away. It is integral to the creative process and to the place of Universities in the current structural crisis of capitalism.
In other conversations we reflected on how to work through these contradictions. Can we write stuff that those who matter to us will read, no matter who they are, and write what we need to write to get the REFable papers that will keep us employed? Is there necessarily a contradiction? How do we handle insensitive, even bullying management that tries to tell us what to publish, even though they are killing the 'goose that lays the golden egg', our creativity and the communities that we work with, in that process? How can we make it clear that research is a social, not individualistic process in the age of metrics?
In discussion it became clearer that within the RGS/IBG participatory methods are valued. We do not struggle to get our ethos onto the agenda: we are facilitated, for example, in running the Fuller Geographies sessions (no one tells us we can't do it even though we may feel that we are taking forward a radical agenda); and suggesting new ways to run conference sessions that are more engaging and participatory. In REF terms, the Impact Agenda can be good for us.
Where we can struggle perhaps is within science faculties or in departments dominated by environmental scientists or quantitative geographers who can be dismissive of what we do (although many quantitative people interested in citizen science and participatory GIS are completely part of our community, and many scientists understand the need to work with communities to understand what their science means). One key point to come from the discussions was to set up an online mentoring network, where more established 'piggies' can talk to 'up and coming' members about how to do what they want to do within the limits of what is possible, without selling out.
Our substantive discussions were wide ranging, including knowledge exchange processes, working with larger organisations (including those with political perspectives that conflict with our own), photography, working with activists, working on participatory methods when you are not a geographer, and making participation methodologically sound.
Things we hope to take forward:
- An R&R weekend in North Wales, staying at Liverpool University's mountaineering club hut, for some walking, climbing and general outdoor loveliness – probably at the end of August, but no firm date set yet – get in touch if you want to come! [firstname.lastname@example.com]
- More collaborative events with other research groups – particularly DARG, the Children's Geographies Group and Geographies of Justice Group – suggested themes around doing participatory research of varying forms, and post-graduate / earlier career research support.
- A more formal methods based event providing training in participatory methods. Jenny Pickerill is exploring this at Leicester, but we will need experienced Piggy members to commit to leading the training, especially in more formal methodologies.
- Space on pygyrg.org for post-graduate / early career advice and support – on grant funding opportunities [Jenny P.] and other 'survival' tips and ideas; potential for blog comments / posts to share experiences… put together 'survival handbook'? [See eg. Nelly Alis blog http://nellyali.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/street-children-the-hymen-and-the-stamp-of-shame-2]
- A guide for the use of participatory methods for undergraduate teaching and undergraduate dissertations: Pete North to explore with the RGS.
- More work with groups outside of the academy –writing them into research grants so both they and we benefit both in terms of resources and from the research process.
- Taking fuller geographies forward – suggestions to hold sessions / interventions at RGS; invite other research groups to respond to the communifesto and how it is relevant to them / their members – inviting critical engagement. Sam Halvorsen is organising a Fuller Geographies event at UCL at the same time as the RGS/IBG conference
- Special Issue on Participatory Geographies for Area – in progress – Rationale [will be] posted on pygyrg.org
- Next Away Weekend: Alan is exploring Welsh opportunities, Svenja is looking at a return to the bonny, bonny banks of Lock Lomond, and Barbara is looking at a Belgian event, perhaps for 2015. Sam is also looking at a camp with some of the radical research co-ops he is involved with, who share the Piggy ethos.
- Finally – and very importantly we need to manage the transition from the existing committee (Pete – Chair, Sophie – Secretary, Jayne – Treasurer, and Svenja and Grace (pg reps). We will have one year to serve from the RGS conference. We would like to identify the new officers at the RGS and have them shadow the current committee for a year so they know the ropes. These posts are open to any piggy members: don't feel you need to have 'time served'. All you need is energy and dreams :0)
PyGyRG Training Day, London 2013
'Participatory Geographies and Militant Research at UCL'
Read about it here.
PyGyRG Training Day, Edinburgh 2012
'Changing Our World Beyond the Ivory Tower'
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PyGyRG Away Weekend 2012 York – Jayne Sellick
The sixth annual PyGyRG away weekend took place in the city of York from the 18-21st May (2012) and was championed by those attending for its central location between different parts of the UK and easy access by public transport. The weekend was organised by Rachel Pain who chose the venue (York YHA) for its access to the city and the countryside. As in previous years the weekend attracted a good mix of postgraduate, postdoctoral, academic, non-academic practitioners from within and beyond the UK, with a wide range of participatory interests and practices to share. Six bursaries were provided to cover the cost of accommodation and food.
On the Friday evening, Friederike Ziegler, a member of Group organised a welcome barbeque at her home in York, allowing participants to catch-up or meet one another for the first time in a relaxed environment. However, the rest of the weekend flowed around the same style, taking a participatory approach to discussions, making lunches and firming up the agenda for the weekend. The first morning kicked off with some ice-breaker games, allowing everyone to get to know each other and feel more comfortable about the weekend ahead, as there were a large number [15] of new first-time attendees, families and partners joined in too.
The topics were organised in parallel sessions, allowing people to swap between sessions based on, theories and methods; emotions; validating knowledge; questioning hierarchy; working with young people; materials and materiality. The availability of indoor and outdoor space allowed small and large group discussion, as well as, more informal activities to take place like walking (allowing for further discussion), visiting York, playing games, chilling out in the garden or staying at the Hostel with other members of the group. On the Sunday morning more sessions were carried out before lunch and members of the group/note takers agreed to write up and circulate the key points via the pygyrg list server. There were suggestions to incorporate a theoretical/philosophical reading list on the new pygyrg.co.uk blog for future reference.


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Welcome to my South African Blog focusing on recipes that are family friendly, simple, fun, and really fabulous.
27 Jun 2013
Anchovy, caper and Olive Bread
500g white bread flour
1 tsp (5ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2,5ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2,5ml) Bicarbonate of soda
1 sachet dry instant yeast granules
3 Tbls (45ml) Olive oil
200ml Luke warm water
10 Anchovy fillets, broken up
1 Tbls (15ml) capers
1/2 cup olives, pip-less, and sliced
* Sieve the flour, salt, sugar, bicarb of soda and yeast into a mixing bowl
* Make a well in the center and add the olive oil, olives, anchovies and capers
* Mix on low speed with a dough hook, or knead by hand.
* whilst kneading, slowly add in the water.
* Knead for about 10 minutes.
* Cover top of bowl with some glad wrap and a kitchen towel.
* Leave to rise till doubled in size in a warmish spot (about 45 minutes)
* Knock back down, knead again for a few minutes.
* shape into the shape you wish, or put into a floured pan, or a large ceramic pot.
* Leave to rise until doubled again.
To Top (optional)
* I like to sprinkle things on top at this stage, like maldon salt, or feta, or more olives.
* Bake for about 50 minutes in a 190 degree C oven
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I love this bread, but why WHITE flour??? So many healthier flours!!ReplyDelete
Wow...I've never seen bread with anchovies in it. Very interesting idea.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing it at Real Family Fun this week.
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Looks delicious! Nothing better than fresh bread, except maybe the butter:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 TangerinesReplyDelete
This looks scrumptious ! Great recipe :-)ReplyDelete
Great recipe and it would be delicious with some cheese and wine!ReplyDelete
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What a delicious looking bread!!! The flavors sound amazing with the anchovies and capers and olives!!!! Sounds absolutely delicious!!!ReplyDelete
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So you're getting Confirmed? You are going to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and all the blessings that follow. It's kind of a big deal.You have probably been going along to your church and doing some sessions to help you prepare and understand Confirmation a bit more. As part of this preparation, on Saturday 23rd March 2019, hundreds of young people are getting together for Blaze, at the Ridgeway Centre, Milton Keynes. Download the information sheet here!
This year, we are super lucky to have the incredibly funny Fr. Frankie Mulgrew from the Diocese of Salford as our guest speaker! Fr. Frankie is a Northerner, author of book "Does God LOL?" and former comedian and we promise he is not to be missed.
Blaze gives you and others preparing for Confirmation, from across the Diocese, to come together: to be encouraged as you prepare for the big day, through a mixture of interactive workshops. There's plenty to do and see, including a chance to get into slightly smaller groups and have a meet and greet with Bishop Peter. It's a good chance to ask our Bishop questions about Confirmation, the Church, and God. Or maybe you just want to know what a Bishop has for breakfast...
The cost of the day is £10.
Very last thing. You will need to bring a packed lunch. See you there Blazers!
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Taking place once per year in the all India country in the march full moon, the Holy Festival celebrates coming springs and the love story between Krishna god and is whife Rhada. At Vrindavan where Krishna supposed to spend her childhood; in a amazing show, men and child are covered with colored powder. In 2019 the Holi Festival will take place on the 21 March.
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High fiber diet, uses and sources of dietary fiber.
What is dietary fiber or high fiber diet?
Dietary fiber is that part of fruits, vegetables, or grains that your body cannot digest. A fiber is an essential part of our diet like minerals or vitamins, but many of us do not attach much importance to it. There are many misconceptions surrounding it, for dietary fiber conjures up images of eating unpalatable food. Most people avoid dietary fiber because of this pre-conceived idea.
Dietary fiber is found only in plant food- no animal food contains dietary fiber. The recommended amount of dietary fiber is 20 – 30 grams per person depending on age, weight, gender etc. But an average person needs about 25 grams at least of dietary fiber. Studies show that an average person consumes only 15 grams or less of fiber in their diet.
The need for dietary fiber
Fiber is important for digestion and the prevention of various diseases. Having a high fiber diet is like having your intestines and digestive system cleaned and serviced. Not consuming enough high fiber foods causes constipation, poor digestion and a sluggish system, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis etc etc.
Soluble Fiber and Insoluble dietary Fiber and their uses
There are two types of dietary fiber; one is the soluble fiber and the other is insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber is dissolved in water and forms a gel in the intestines, enabling the absorption of excess water and slows down the movement of food in the intestines. It is filling and also increases digestion time and helps reduce food intake. It is good for lowering cholesterol or blood sugar levels as it binds with fats and toxins and flushes them out cleansing the entire body.
The insoluble fiber basically remains unchanged in the intestines. It is a bulking agent and acts like a brush, speeding up the elimination of waste from the digestive system,. It softens stools and promotes regularity in the elimination of waste matter from the body.
Sources of fiber
All plant foods are good sources of dietary fiber. Soluble fiber is found in vegetables, whole grains, seeds, peas, oats and oat bran, flaxseed, beans (chick peas, kidney beans, baked beans, and black beans), fiber supplements like psyllium husks, etc.
Insoluble fiber is found in whole wheat, wheat bran, vegetables such as cauliflower and green beans and the skins of fruits and root vegetables. It would be better to consume fruits instead of fruit juices, and raw vegetables instead of cooked ones. If vegetables need to be cooked, they are best steamed or sautéed lightly to ensure high fiber content.
Having a high fiber diet is good, but if one is not used to high fiber in their diet it needs to be done slowly over a ten or fifteen days. If a high fiber diet is introduced suddenly the individual may end up having diarrhea, bloating of stomach, gas and even abdominal cramps. So, make sure to give your digestive system time to slowly adjust to the change . Add fruits and salads, whole grains, in small quantities at first and increase servings and portions slowly. Another precaution with high fiber diet is to ensure the intake of plenty of water as soluble fiber absorbs water and cause constipation.
Top ten diseases that can be prevented /controlled with dietary fiber.
Heart attacks and strokes.
The WHO estimated in 2002 that 12.6 percent of worldwide deaths were from ischemic heart disease as the leading cause of death in developed countries. Soluble fiber like those from oatmeal, okra, oranges, flaxseed, beans , peas psyllium etc, bind with the fatty acid and reduce the cholesterol levels that cause the blockage of arteries leading to heart attacks and strokes.
The current prevalence of diabetes according to the WHO is 2.8% of the world population, and is expected to increase to 4.4% in 2030. Such figures suggest that drastic measures need to be taken to control this disease. A few life style changes like eating a high fiber diet will be a simple way to stay healthy. Soluble fiber binds not only the fatty acids in the digestive system but hinders the absorption of glucose in the blood stream to a certain extent.
A high fiber diet, is a fiber weight loss diet. Consumption of soluble fibers causes the stomach to register a feeling of being full. This also forms a gel in the digestive system and moves slowly, hindering the absorption of glucose leading to eating lesser quantities of food and lesser absorption of the sugars and fatty acid. So, the storage of these as fats in the body is also reduced.
The quality of insoluble fibers to keep stools soft safeguards the system from the development of appendicitis.
Cancer of the colon
Studies have proved that a high fiber diet defends the body from cancer of the colon, rectal cancer etc. Dietary fiber is the skeletal framework of a plant. The fiber we eat passes directly through our small intestine into our colon and out. High fiber foods help keep the colon healthy and promote regularity. Fiber flushes out cancer causing compounds out of the digestive system quickly.
Diverticulosis is the inflammation in the digestive tract, this can also be prevented by a high fiber diet. Insoluble fibers speeded up the bowel movement and do not allow the food to remain stagnant for long.
Constipation can be totally avoided if there is intake of sufficient quantities of fiber and water.
ImpotenceStudies have proved that dietary fiber helps in keeping the flow of blood strong veins unclogged and thereby improving potency.
High fiber diets prevent gallbladder diseases, varicose veins and hiatal hernia.
Change to a high fiber diets and make lifestyle changes for health
Include foods like whole grain cereals in your breakfast topped with fresh and dry fruits, or whole wheat bread with fruits both fresh and dry , or choose muffins with bran.
Have salad including celery, carrots, Brussels spouts, etc or have steamed or lightly sautéed vegetables at lunch time. Have a dessert, if you must, of yogurt and strawberries or dried fruits of your choice.
Snack on fresh and dry fruits, and eat the skins of fruits.
Substitute processed food or white rice with unprocessed grain and brown rice.
Add beans, or lentils to soups to make them high in fiber. Also add vegetables to all your meat dishes to ensure that enough fiber is eaten.
Fiber supplements such as Metamucil made from psyllium may also be considered in special cases of dental problems.
Making a lifestyle change of shifting to a high fiber diet will help lead a healthy life.
The information presented here is not meant to be taken as a nutritional or medical advice but with a view of creating an awareness among readers for the need to incorporate a high fiber diet for a healthy life.
Wow! Great hub. I didn't know there were two types of fiber. Very helpful information!
Very useful information sofs. Fortunately we love all of the things you mentioned...plus drink plenty of water. If we get free sodas (sometimes we get them with coupons when buying other foods) we either give them away OR use them to kill ant hills. Believe it or not that works. I think it is the carbonation that drives the ants away. Just a crazy FYI bit of info!
Voted useful and up and this is important information to share...so will do that also.
Great hub!
A high fiber diet is so very essential for our well being.
I hope by this hub people will realize how important it is, and get motivated to add some more fibers to their diet.
Useful information!
Your article looks good, sofs. I wish ice cream has a lot of fiber in it.
I've learned a lot from this hub about Fiber sofs. Thank you.
Hi Sofs,
creating an awareness: when Making a lifestyle change, the need to incorporate high fiber in our diets. Have salad including celery, carrots, Brussels spouts, raw foods are great! brown rice, beans, or lentils in soups are high in fiber. You can Snack on fresh and dry fruits, yogurt and strawberries or dried fruits of your choice. Your digestive tract, can be improved with a high fiber diet. Insoluble fibers help to speed up the bowel movement. Nature Made, recommended by pharmacists. Magnesium helps nerve and muscle function, it is also essential in the formation of bones and teeth and converting blood sugar into energy. dietary supplement vitamin C with rose hips, helps boost the immune system. consult with your personal physician before taking any product.
Useful information, and I'm going to try the salmon patties. They sound great!
Good information. I know I don't eat enough fiber, but I've been better lately, having resumed my diet. I like fresh fruit and vegetables. I don't like cereals that much. I think it might be a good addition to add some bran to my diet in there, somewhere. I wonder is there anything palatable one can do with bran???
Great information!


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Village Grill
Village Grill is a welcome addition to this residential section of Forest Hills, serving Greek and American sandwiches, salads, entrée platters, and more. Village Grill opened six months ago and is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood on the corner of Yellowstone
Boulevard and Ingram Street. Village Grill is already a local favorite and some of the 'regulars' were dining that night. Dina, the lovely owner and chef does all of the cooking and baking right on the premises and works tirelessly to offer the freshest, finest meals for her loyal patrons. This petite eatery has but 10 tidy tables and a counter for quick meals on the go.
We started with Dina's special recipe spinach pie and cheese pie ($5.50). Both are baked in light, crispy crust and are never greasy or heavy. You can really taste the spinach and cheese along with the tender pastry. Fried meatballs are also popular for their seasonings and share-ability, with six to an order. Kids and adults love the mozzarella sticks and wing dings served with your choice of sauce for dipping. Each day homemade soups are made with kudos for the chicken avgolemono soup, made with shredded chicken, orzo, and a lemony broth. Next a generously sized Greek salad appeared with a hunk of creamy feta cheese on top, along with tomatoes, romaine, olives and red onion ($7). Wine and beer are available now to complement your meal.
Perhaps the most popular entrée on the menu is the chicken souvlaki, and with good reason. The hand-cut breast meat chicken is marinated and cooks up moist and tender, laced on skewers and served with a small Greek salad and pita, and either tzatziki sauce or Village Grill's own special sauce. A side dish of rice, potatoes, or freshly grilled vegetables comes with it too, making this a bargain at just $10. There's also beef or pork gyro, made by hand and Greek sausages called 'loukaniko' that are mildly seasoned and delicious. All of these meats can be ordered as a platter or piled into a pita sandwich for a quick, delicious lunch for less than $6. They'll even deliver to your office.
I chatted with a lovely lady named Aliki who comes to Village Grill from Ozone Park two to three times a week for the fabulous food. Her favorite is the pork souvlaki, laced with vegetables and she said she even has a tray of them packed up to take home. She and her husband love the chicken meatballs, and everything else here, especially the Greek desserts.
Wraps are another popular lunch item and cost under $8. Try the chicken wrap filled with grilled chicken, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and balsamic glaze. The Mediterranean wrap features beef gyro, lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, feta cheese, olive oil and vinegar dressing. If you prefer, stick to veggies only with grilled mushrooms, zucchini, and roasted red peppers or the Santorini fish wrap with codfish, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and Village Grill sauce.
The glass steam table features the house made specialties of the day. On Monday you'll find those juicy chicken meatballs. Tuesday features seasonal dishes and Wednesday offers Dina's delicious vegetable pastitsio, a real treat made with pasta, vegetables and a light béchamel topping. Visit Thursday for grilled chicken Marsala; Friday for sautéed flounder and Saturday for traditional meat pastitsio. Sundays are for the special moussaka and this is one of the best around.
For dessert, try the house made 'ekmek' prepared with a light, creamy custard, scented with cinnamon on a crust of shredded phyllo dough. The baklava is fantastic here, rich with chopped walnuts and a touch of honey. Again, even the desserts are not heavy or overwhelming. Galaktoboureko is another Greek pastry and you can see all of them in the sparkling case, along with NY style cheesecake. The coffee is delicious too and you can always come in just for coffee and dessert and take a break from your day.
Stop in for lunch or dinner, seven days a week, from 11:30am to 10pm (11pm on Saturdays). Dina will cater your next event to your home or office and free delivery is available. You'll want to come with a big appetite but you won't need a lot of money when you dine at Village Grill. Welcome to the neighborhood!
73-01 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills
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The weather predictions for day 2 called for weaker conditions and almost no thermal activity in the valley. So we thought a rather short 80 km task would probably be hard enough. The predicted SW winds also meant that we needed to take off rather soon, to avoid being lee side later in the day and not being able to take off. So we ended up with a long launch window.
Turns out that the conditions were quite a bit better than predicted and most pilots immediately went to cloud base after launch. For me, it was quite a struggle and I worked for 1,5 hours to get back up from low. So I was lucky with the late start...
Since I had messed up yesterday's task, there was no point in holding back, so I went for it flat out. And of course, it's not a really good idea to do that right from the start. After 25 km I glided out on a bad line and lost quite a bit of time in a lee side thermal which was completely broken up. After that, it was a low and slow struggle to get through the shaded valley.
Once on the other side of the valley, there was a bit more sun which resulted in a long final glide at 15/1. Well, it was nice flying, but we definitely undercalled the task... which resulted in many happy faces at goal.
You can watch a replay of the task. A bit of a shame that only 15 pilots had activated their phones.


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The storm has ended for most of the area, as the low pressure continues to move NE and the western end of the rain pushes east, which is already east of NYC. A few showers are still expected tonight, but any shower will be light. A strong trough currently in the north central US will continue to drop south while moving slightly to the east, which will lead to much colder temperatures for Saturday and Sunday, similar to those we saw on Monday and Tuesday, but afterwards a warm spell will likely follow as a southeastern ridge sets up for a few days.
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Despite mainly cloudy skies and isolated showers tomorrow, temperatures will be slightly warmer than today, with high temperatures in the upper 40s inland, lower to mid 50s in the immediate NYC area, and mid 50s for Long Island/S CT. The best chance of rain will be tomorrow morning in eastern Connecticut/Long Island. A west wind is expected during the day.
Friday Night – Sunday: Cold, Potential Flurries Inland
Friday night will bring a much colder air mass, with low temperatures dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s inland, lower to mid 30s for the north/west suburbs of NYC, and the upper 30s in NYC. Cloud cover will be present at that time, with lake effect snow expected in western NY/PA, and it is possible that scattered showers fall in the area on Friday night and Saturday, focusing on the northern and western parts of the area. With the temperatures mentioned above, some of these showers could fall as snow showers, especially in Sussex/Orange counties.
Saturday will have high temperatures in the mid to upper 40s inland and upper 40s to lower 50s for the rest of the area, as the strong trough starts to move towards the area, but it won't be able to advance too far east, and with an approaching low pressure to the west of the trough, it will weaken on Saturday night while slowly shifting east, leading to cold overnight lows similar to those of Monday morning, but not as cold as the temperatures could've been if the set up was closer to what was indicated several days ago.
Sunday will see slightly colder high temperatures, in the lower to mid 40s inland and in the mid to upper 40s for the rest of the area. The air mass will start to moderate as the trough weakens, but an approaching storm will keep the cold air around a little longer.
Monday And Tuesday: Still Chilly, Significant Maine Storm
Once the current storm moves out of the region, a train of moisture will set up in the western Atlantic, sending heavy rain from Tropical Storm Tomas to Nova Scotia. While Tomas' track is uncertain, either an extra-tropical Tomas or another low pressure forming along this boundary will likely start becoming negatively tilted, and will peak in intensity and stall somewhere near Nova Scotia or Maine on Monday. This would bring moderate to heavy rain and some snow to these areas, while the area stays dry with the cold air mass still persisting, but not as cold as it will be on Saturday/Sunday. As the storm starts to exit on Tuesday, the trough will exit the region, leading to a warm spell that will last for several days.
Wednesday – Saturday: Warmer, 60+ Degrees Return
On Wednesday, a weak storm will be present in the Midwest, with a high pressure near the Mid Atlantic, leading to a ridge building across the entire East Coast, with 850 mb temperatures between 10c and 14c. This will lead to much warmer temperatures, with highs likely returning into the 60s for most of the area.
The weak storm in the Midwest will try to pull a trough towards the region, but it will not be strong enough to pull down the trough into the region, leaving high temperatures in the 60s, potentially into the 70s up to the central Mid Atlantic. With the eastern ridge still holding strong, another storm may then form in the central US and head towards the Great Lakes or Midwest, which would lead to even warmer temperatures on Friday, with high temperatures potentially reaching the lower 70s as far north as NYC.
What happens afterwards is still uncertain, but at this time there are two main possibilities. One is that the storm pulls down colder air, but the cold air will not be able to reach all the way to the coast, and another storm but further east will be able to push the cold air further east. The other possibility, suggested by the ECMWF, is that the ridge holds steady in the East, and the third storm would also track through the Midwest. As this is still in the longer range, there is still a lot of uncertainty, and it is possible that other solutions could be introduced for this time frame. Stay tuned for more details on this time frame.


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Sep 16, 2007
The Straits Times
THE next time engineer Kelvin Kai goes for his evening walk or to have a drink at the coffee shop, he will also be on the lookout for suspicious-looking people in his neighbourhood.
Mr Kai, 48, is among 43 residents in the Braddell Heights area who have volunteered to take part in a neighbourhood watch programme called Citizens On Surveillance.
Under the project, resident volunteers such as Mr Kai will be trained in crime detection skills, such as how to detect suspicious persons and note down their physical characteristics.
The volunteers are also taught how to look inconspicuous while on their rounds. They are to pass any information they have gathered to the police.
I spy on you, you spy on me.
All while trying to look inconspicuous.
I report on you, you report on me
One whole nation of citizens surveillancing each other.
I am being watched everywhere I go, and I watch you everywhere you go.
It's like Nazi Germany, cultural revolution China, current North Korea.
I love such countries. Our little red dot is soooooo exciting!
For this reason alone, I will never emigrate. Quite the opposite.
I, a very "on" member of Young Pay-And-Pay, has already signed up for this program.
Fellow citizens, watch out!
I will be "on the lookout" for you while you walk, eat, shop and follow you around anywhere and everywhere. But don't worry. You won't realise you are being watched. I will be inconspicuous. The police have trained me well.
And when the police eventually stopped you, you wouldn't even know why they picked you out, out of so many people. I am inconspicuous, remember? LOL
Long Live PAP.
May you live as long as Nazi Germany, China under the cultural revolution, and North Korea did.
Majullah PAP!


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Posted Monday 2nd October 12noon
Oh I do hope some of you kept the faith!?
Massively satisfying to have put up the winner of the Cambridgeshire, Dolphin Vista @ 50/1, in my ante post piece over three weeks before the race and then recommending topping up again on the day, add to that a comfortable win for Makzeem @ a generous 5/1 and SammyJo Bell getting the improving Boundsy up on the line @ 10/1 and it was a great day. If you had played the Lucky 15 for a £1 unit stake and the Star* selections @ £5 a star you would have got back £437.50 for your £85, that is £352.50 profit (!!!) and playing the optional #FantasticMrFahey Saturday Lucky 15 would have earned you another £16! Could have been even better with Clubbable and Original Choice beaten just a nose and a short head and either of those would have put another sixty quid in the pot!
Not all good news, as on Saturday morning my two best bets of the day would have been Sands of Mali in the Middle Park and Zap at Chester and both were most disappointing.
Still plenty of room for improvement then.
Saturday Lucky 15
Haydock 2.05 ORIGINAL CHOICE 2nd 7/2F
Newmarket 2.55 SANDS OF MALI 12th 9/2
Haydock 3.15 AEOLUS 13th 9/1
Newmarket 5.20 MAKZEEM 1st 5/1
Saturday Star* Selections (14 stars* Out)
Haydock 2.05 ORIGINAL CHOICE 2nd 7/2F One Star win @ 8/1 Lad+Coral
We got the price, then we got done on the bob! Every chance.
Haydock 2.40 BOUNDSEY 1st 10/1 One Star win @ 9/1 BF 8/1 general
Such a genuine horse. Handled the Heavy ground and SammyJo Bell got him up on the line.
Newmarket 2.55 SANDS OF MALI 12th 9/2 Two Star** win @ 4/1 general
Really disappointing. Looked to me that he lost his action, unsuited by the course or the ground or both? However the BHA Stewards Report says "The performance of SANDS OF MALI (FR), which was ridden by Paul Hanagan and trained by Richard Fahey, and finished unplaced, was considered. It was noted that the trainer could offer no explanation for the colt's performance."
Haydock 3.15 AEOLUS 13th 9/1 One Star win @ 11/1 WH+PP
Prominent early but just not competitive in the final two furlongs
Haydock 3.15 JOHNNY BARNES 6th 5/1 One Star win @ 8/1 BF+Coral
Missed the break by 3 or 4 lengths. Ran on but the race was over.
Newmarket 3.35 DOLPHIN VISTA 1st 50/1 One Star* each way @ 50/1 WH ?? places
Amazing run as basically it was a solo from the 2F pole once he headed the smaller stand side group!
Ripon 3.45 RIGHT TOUCH 4th 20/1 One Star win @ 16/1 BF+Coral
First time this season he's got competitive and only missed out on the podium by a nose. Wins before the seasons out!
Haydock 3.50 GEORGE BOWEN 3rd 10/1 One Star* win @ 18/1 Lad's
Kept on but one paced. Wins before the seasons out?
Chester 4.15 ZAP 5th 9/4F One Star win @ 9/2PP 7/2 general
Every chance 2F out, just didn't pick up on the heavy ground, disappointing.
Newmarket 4.45 CLUBBABLE 2nd 10/3F One Star win @ 9/2 BF 4/1 general
Worryingly Dave Orton in the RP analysis says "should have won this". Much as I am huge Paul Hanagan fan, of many years standing, I would have to agree. Held up, weaved their way through.
Newmarket 5.20 MAKZEEM 1st 5/1 Two Star** win @ 9/2 Lad+Coral
Given a fine ride by Ryan Moore, coming from way back but running on very strongly up the Stands rail a la Dolphin Vista! Could be a group horse over this 7F trip.
Very much optional #FantasticMrFahey Saturday Lucky 15
Haydock 2.40 BOUNDSEY 1st 10/1
Haydock 3.50 GEORGE BOWEN 3rd 10/1
Newmarket 4.45 CLUBBABLE 2nd 10/3F
Chester 4.15 ZAP 5th 9/4F


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Profiling for ExclusionBy Lawrence Walsh | Print
Desktop-as-a-Service Designed for Any Cloud ? Nutanix Frame
Vendors are optimizing their partner programs and looking to exclude solution providers who don't meet their profile for successDoes this sound like your company?
"I am a small desktop and hardware reseller that primarily services local, small businesses. My business is profitable, but growth is stagnantand that doesn't concern me. I have a good group of employees that I can easily manage. And, while I could expand my business with new products and expanding my geographic reach, I don't want to make investment or sacrifice my personal life."
If so, watch out: you're not the solution provider vendors want. You are what many have come to call "lifestyle VARs," or solution providers who are content with low to zero growth that is reflective of a self-sustaining business model.
This is where the channel comes into play. Solution providers tend to sell to like-sized organizations and smaller solution providers have the foothold in regional and local geographies. Leveraging the channel, in theory, controls the cost of sales as the model shifts from the low volume, high margin sales of the enterprise market to the high volume, low margin sales of the midmarket and small business segments. Solution providers extend the reach of the vendor's sales force by providing access to the local markets.
The North America channel is dominated numerically by small, local solution providers who service the types of accounts coveted by vendors. In theory, the masses of small solution providers should be the perfect conduit to the midmarket and small businesses. The reality is that lifestyle and low-volume VARs won't provide enough sales and volume to warrant the support they'll requireand demandfrom the vendors. In other words, the ROI argument isn't strong enough.
Vendors are increasingly shaping their channel programs so that only the strongest, growth-oriented solution providers get the lion's share of resources, incentives and support. Moves made over the past year by Cisco Systems, Novell, BMC Software and Hewlett-Packard impose greater requirements and expectations upon their partners to weed out the non-performers. Channel initiatives such as metrics for attached sales, specialization requirements, steeped certification provisions and high performance expectations quickly separate transactional partners from dedicated business partners.
Large vendors, in particular, are profiling their partners to minute detail to understand as much about their business model, sales capacity, geographic reach, technical proficiency and account penetration as they can. Vendors then use this information to plan and map their sales strategy and coverage models. If solution providers are not providing value or do not have the potential to provide value, vendors will steer clear.
Smaller vendors aren't immune to optimizing their channel programs. While conventional wisdom holds that vendorsparticularly smaller companies and those new to the channelshould always be recruiting and amassing an army of resellers to go to market on their behalf, the reality is that even smaller vendors are looking for the best partners so they can maximize their resources and channel ROI.
Qualifying solution providers and only partnering with the best means vendors are looking at their resellers as assets and only willing to invest and deal with those that will provide the best return. Solution providers will need to decide whether they want to be an asset to their vendors or slug out a living until the gravy train stops running.
Lawrence M. Walsh is editor of Baseline Magazine and regular columnist for Channel Insider.
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Job Description
Our client are developed the system software, Social Engagement and Listening as Social systems that use listen online consumer both Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and forums by most of our customers who use services is the leading medium-sized to large organizations. In Thailand and abroad.
- Plan and develop a back-end system in Big data.
- Optimize system performance.
- Thai nationality
- Have knowledge about BigO, Linux, Micro Service, Cluster Computing.
- At least one year experience in programming.
- Ever worked on big data.
- GitHub profile is a plus
- Like to write Algorithm
- Like to write Back-End
- Language using Node.js *** especially Go (programming language), MongoDB, Docker
- Have a snack drink.
- Dress comfortably
- Flexible Working Hours
- Health Insurance
- Company Trip once a year
- Monthly Special Party
- Performance Bonus
- Annual leave 15 days, 30 sick leave
Work hour: Mon – Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Hrs.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden Visitor Center *
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Client: Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of the City's premier attractions. The 10,000 sf Visitor Center and parking facility was designed to LEED certification. The Visitor Center's placement re-orients the entry sequence for the Visitor and turns the Garden's "front" towards the park which allows for them enter into the existing formal garden.
Site Size: 10,000 sf Visitor Center and parking facility
Design Services: Landscape design for entrance, parking and visitor center, Concept design for renovation of garden spaces, Sustainable design and water conservation
Merit Award; Southern Seasons Garden, Georgia Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects, 2010
Award of Excellence for New Construction, Atlanta Urban Design Commission to Atlanta, 2010
Development of Excellence Award, Urban Land Institute, 2009
Architect: Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects
*This work represents previous experience completed by Todd Hill as Principal-In-Charge at EDAW/AECOM


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When the Leader is needing a Volunteer and no one volunteers, I was game. And this is what it lead to -
This was totally impromptu and once I volunteered two others and my Leader joined me (thank heavens!). A member took this picture ...
Really, this is the kind of fun meetings are and I love them! Here are the lyrics - they are that funny!
"I'm Dreaming of a Lite Christmas!"
"I'm dreaming of a lite Christmas-
not like the ones I used to know;
Now "Free Fruits" are included,
so I don't feel excluded;
From snacks of buttery, sugary dough,
I'm dreaming of a lite Cnristmas
with all the Power Foods I will bite
May your bread be whole grain not white,
and your Points Plus® Chirstmases be lite!" :)
Are you a Weight Watcher Girl? Do you attend Meetings? Online? It's a blast and I love meeting all the Leaders and Members.


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Raw Results 02/09/15
Raw results from Columbus, OH:
The opening segment featured Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns discussing their upcoming match at Fast Lane, with each guy vowing to win and go on to the title match at WrestleMania. Triple H came out with Stephanie, Big Show and Kane. Stephanie books Bryan and Reigns vs. Kane and Big Show for right now.
Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns defeated Big Show & Kane due to disqualification. Bryan had the Yes Lock on Kane, but Big Show yanked Bryan to the outside then tossed him into the timekeeper's area for the DQ. Post-match, more brawling between the two teams with Reigns knocking Show out of the ring. A spot saw Bryan go for a running knee and miss on Kane only to hit Reigns by accident. Reigns was upset and shoved Bryan. HHH appears to book a second match, but this time it's a 5 on 2 for later with Seth Rollins and J&J Security joining Kane and Show to take on Bryan/Reigns.
Ryback defeated Seth Rollins via disqualification. Late in the match, Ryback got control and went for Shellshocked. Mercury and Noble came in to stop it, causing the DQ. A post-match attack saw Rollins hit the Curb Stomp on Ryback.
Paige defeated Brie Bella via pinfall. Nikki was ringside for the match. Paige was able to win it with the Ram-Paige. Post-match, Nikki taunted Paige from the ring as Paige was on stage.
Lana and Rusev came out to show a promo video about John Cena's career which started with good moments and transitioned to bad ones. They kept making it sound as if Cena is an old man and has been incapable of defeating Rusev. Cena came out and vowed that this old man will whip Rusev's ass at Fast Lane. The two ended up brawling with Rusev getting the upper hand after an eye jab and throwing Cena into the set.
Bray Wyatt defeated Dolph Ziggler via pinfall. Ziggler hit a late superkick followed by a Fameasser, but Bray kicked out of the pin. He hit a huge clothesline on Dolph before hanging upside down and then hitting Sister Abigail. Post-match, Bray tried to do more damage to Ziggler on the outside with the mats pulled up but the refs stopped him short.
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar came out to cut a promo about Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. Heyman says both guys are liars if they think they have a chance against Lesnar in a match. He said whoever wins at Fast Lane will have to deal with an F5 later on. Heyman continues to hype Lesnar before the segment ends.
The New Day defeated Goldust & Stardust via pinfall. Stardust walked off during the match at one point, leaving Goldust alone. Goldust was distracted and yelled at Star to get back to the match. Kofi took advantage with a rollup pinfall for the win.
Backstage, Renee Young interviewed Daniel Bryan about whether he can co-exist with Reigns later. He admitted what happened earlier was an accident. Reigns comes in and says they can co-exist because they have a common enemy tonight that they both want to take out.
Backstage, Goldust walked up to Stardust, addressing him as Cody. He says they need a brother to brother talk. Stardust shoves him down and says Cody is dead and to never call him that again.
Triple H did an in-ring promo to call out Sting for Fast Lane. He says if Sting talks to him face-to-face in the ring he'll let him leave Fast Lane with his dignity. At one point, the lights go out and a spotlight shines down on HHH. A man in a Sting mask appears behind HHH and he falls down. The man disappears and then "I Accept" flashed up on the screen.
Tyson Kidd & Cesaro defeated The Usos via pinfall in a non-title match. Late in the match, Jey went for the top rope splash on Kidd. Cesar shoved Jey off the turnbuckle and Kidd took the pinfall win.
They showed a video for the latest inductee for the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame class, Rikishi.
Sin Cara defeated Damien Sandow via pinfall. The Miz was ringside with a mic to dress down Sandow and insult fans. At one point, Miz got upset because Sandow was using a Figure Four on Cara to try to win. Miz ordered him to put Cara's legs down and to get his own moves. Sin Cara took advantage of a distracted Sandow to grab the pinfall win.
Dean Ambrose defeated Curtis Axel via pinfall. Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds for the win. Post-match, Ambrose cut a promo about Bad News Barrett. Barrett showed up on the big screen with BNZ news to notify him he doesn't deserve a title shot.
Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan defeated Seth Rollins, Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Big Show & Kane via pinfall. Ryback, Erick Rowan and Dolph Ziggler came to the ring towards the late part of the match and started to brawl with Kane and Rollins on the ramp. Back in the ring, J&J tried to hit a double superplex off the ropes with Bryan, bu Bryan shoved them down and hit a double missile dropkick. Bryan prepared for the win, but Reigns slapped Bryan to tag in and hit a spear on Mercury for the win.
Post-match, Reigns turns his back on Bryan who takes exception. He spins him around and ends up shoving Reigns. Reigns comes back and hits a spear on Bryan to put him down. He says some words over Bryan before leaving the ring as Raw goes off the air.
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People Management in SMEs: are you an Athlete, an Artist or an Artesan?
My team and I consider people management in SMEs one of the most exciting areas in our field, which is why last year we started this series where we compare SMEs to racing boats. The last instalment was about recruiting, the first step in the people management life cycle, and others about each of the segments of the life cycle will follow, but for the beginning of the year we have elected to talk about fundamental questions that affect people management.
What drives you, as the main decision makers / managing owner(s) of an SME to pursue your business activities? Self-awareness is widely recognized as a key ingredient of good leadership. What type of 'business life style' do you enjoy? In competing on the market, do you recognize your priorities for your business in one of the following models:
- 'athlete': a competitor similar to a professional athlete, who single-mindedly pursues the highest performance in quality (e.g. innovation) and quantity (revenue, profit) and makes this activity their dominating priority in life
- 'artist': a provider of the highest level of quality, creativity and / or customization who invests extraordinary talent and aims at quality but necessarily quantity of output
- 'artesan': a provider of a solid standard product or service with the objective of generating good revenue
These models could be shown on a map along the dimensions 'importance of differentiation' (high for 'athlete' and 'artist', moderate to low for 'artesan') and 'importance of output maximization' (high for 'athlete', moderate for 'artesan', moderate to low for 'artist'). The space between the models is a continuum. Also, mixed models may exist: for example a company with an 'athlete' type core team could have an 'artist' type extended team.
At which location or locations your company is located on this map deeply affects what personalities you should strive to recruit, how you would assess their performance and what achievements and behaviors you would reward. It will affect your entire people management strategy, process and style top down.
While you might either use the model proposed here or construct your own variation, we recommend that you question and analyze the structure of basic motivation(s) that should be present in your team.
A team with similar basic priorities will be more enthusiastic and inspired to work towards shared goals instead of considering work a necessary routine. It will be more successful and also more fun to work with!
People Management (not only) in SMEs: Agile Team Development – Team Vision, Leadership and Soft Skills
Compliance: Leadership and Artificial Intelligence – Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic GRC Solutions – Some Recommendations
Spirituality, Innovation and Thinking Wildly Out Of The Box – Interview with Andreas Losch, Theologian


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Fri - Sun 11:00am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Tues - Thurs: 5:00pm - 8:00pm;
Fri & Sat: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closed Monday
We always enjoy Cafe Mozart. Great menu and wine list. Love the ambiance and old world charm of the place. I'm German...food here is just like Mom used to make!
Alaways a lovely experience at Cafe Mozart. We sat outside in the peaceful courtyard anchored by a beautiful splashing fountain.
Beautiful lunch experience with forever friends. Quiche, salad, dessert.... all delicious. Service and ambiance perfect. Looking forward to coming back soon.... hopefully for brunch!
The food was fabulous. Live piano music was great. Wait staff were terrific (Yeah, Jared and Kara!) We live 90 miles away but will come back again!
A very nice establishment with great food and wonderful service. Out door dining is great, but you are right next to the parking lot....that's the only reason for 4 stars on overall. You wont be disappointed.
I love this restaurant! Everything is always perfect!
It was a beautiful nite for dinner. Doors open and sounds of the fountain made the spot perfect for a special dinner. The piano music on Friday and Saturday nite is lovely. The lamb and special trout almondene was delicious...as well as the complementary dessert, as it was our anniversary. Thank you Cafe Mozart.
This was our first visit to Cafe Mozart and we were very happy with the experience. We ate on the covered patio at the back of the restaurant. It was shady and quiet. On Friday evening there is live piano which was very nice. Classics. Some more modern tunes.
The food was good. I'm concerned that the vegetables may have been frozen but I can't confirm that. My beef Wellington was excellent and my wife's scallops were also to notch.
We will be back.
We had been here a few years ago so picked Cafe Mozart for our anniversary. When we arrived at 6:30 there were two other tables. The waiter sat us at our table, said he would bring water then disappeared. We ended up leaving after 20 minutes and went to Sundried Tomato and had fabulous service and food.
Love this place!!
Bread pudding! Amazing!
Food and service were amazing. Highly recommend. From the ingredients to the sauces to the dessert - every bite was special. A must try culinary experience. Looking forward to returning and continue working through the menu.
Great food, beautiful live piano music....only negative is that by 8:30 it clears out, & tho the servers do not rush u... u feel like u are keeping them. Make your res. For 7:00 or earlier! Great place!!
We had a delightful evening. The server was attentive and helpful. We ate the Duck Breast and the special seafood for the evening - both were excellent, but the highlight was the delicious cauliflower soup!
Delicious food, great service, quiet patio seating, and a great place to enjoy lunch with our human and canine family!
They even served our 4 legged buddy a nice treat and fresh water bowl, without even asking.😁
Thanks, Caira, for your kindness and efficiency!
We were meeting friends for a birthday get-together and drove from North Tustin. It was the best meal I have had in months! It was so worth the drive and I would love to go again soon. Not only was the food delicious but the staff was friendly and helpful.
Lovely restaurant. Delicious food. Making desserts. Beautiful atmosphere. Excellent service.
Wonderful place for a multi generational Mother's Day!
This restaurant was delightful. Although very busy the service was top notch. The piano music from a talented pianist made conversation possible and provided a pleasing background. Definitely will go to Cafe Mozart again.
Loved Cafe Mozart! Service was a little slow but other than that it was awesome. The venison medallion with a red wine juniper sauce was amazing. We split it and it was plenty. The house salad dressing was light and tasty. At the suggestion of a regular who sat next to us we had a flourless chocolate cake for dessert. It was spectacular!! Never had better. We almost fell off our chairs it was so good. The Chef's Wife is the pastry chef. I'd love to go to their house for the holidays! we can't wait to come back!
Excellent food. Beer selections to accompany the meal. Wonderful piano music playing.
Delicious food & great service as usual !
This was a great meal
Excellent martini
Crabcakes starter were wonderful
Delicate seasoning did not overpower the star of the dish
Endive salad with duck was spectacular
You cant prepare duck better than this and the endive was the perfect compliment
Seabass special was equally wonderful, perfectly cooked and complimented by the sauce and veggies
Dessert equally excellent and the perfect ending to an outstanding dinner
All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and made the evening special
If you live in LA, or San Diego, as we do, its well worth the drive to San Juan Capistrano to go to Cafe Mozart
Thankyou all at Cafe Mozart
Celebrated my birthday. Excellent food. Enjoyed the piano player. Cozy restaurant.
Overpriced. Food was lacking in taste and presentation.
Came with good friends for some good food which we had. Wine was good as well. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating for my gluten sensitivity. We enjoyed the piano music and a nice evening together. We ordered the special catch of halibut, the schnitzel with spätzle, scallops and the chicken wellington. Each one was delicious! We would recommend Café Mozart. Additionally , two years ago we hosted our son and daughter-in-laws rehearsal dinner there. Café Mozart made it a perfect evening even though it was pouring rain outside, they fit us all in to the bigger room off to the side. 70 of us had a very good time and it was a success thanks to all the detail that Café Mozart staff paid attention to. I'd highly recommend them as well for any special occasion you may have.
Hadn't been to Cafe Mozart for awhile, but it was everything it was advertised. The service was friendly and professional. The food was just outstanding in every way. It made for an extraordinary Valentine's Day date.
My husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day here.
The food and service was good. I was just disappointed with the price and they had a special menu that they failed to disclose in their website. I previewed their website before I made the reservation. I was shocked when we arrived to see the price was doubled. They doubled the price which was not acceptable. The ambiance was not great either. It's not a romantic place to celebrate a couples special occasion, it's good for group not for couples. If I knew that they will double the price, we would of gone some where else.
Hadn't been there for many years, dined there for Valentines Day and there were a lot of options on the prefixe menu. Great ambiance in a world of many loud restaurants so in favor these days. Will return soon!
It was our Anniversary and we wanted to try something different. We were so glad to experience Cafe Mozart!
We made a reservation on open table before driving to the restaurant. We arrived 10 minutes early and were told that they hadn't seen our reservation yet and they wrote down our name - and we were asked to come back 20 minutes later. We did and it took another 15 minutes to be seated. Clearly the restaurant was understaffed as it looked like there were some open tables . The restaurant lighting was also bright - way too bright!!!
On the positive side, the service was attentive once we were seated, the piano player was great, and apple strudel dessert was yummy.
They were understaffed that night. But the help did their best to accommodate. Food was excellent, some of the best lamb I have ever had. Wine least is weak but acceptable. Might have handled the understaffed situation better as people arrived but our waitress was working hard and was nice, as I noticed the others working hard under the circumstances. I think this was just a rare issue with understaffed and slammed. Would come back. Had not been for maybe 20 years even though lived in the area the whole time. Will definitely come back. Will bring my own corkage though.
Food , service and atmosphere are terrific. The menu is wonderful. I had the Wienerschnitzel. The only other restaurant I know that serves such a great Wienerschnitzel is in Vienna. It was a superb dining experience. The piano player provided just the right music!
The waiter worked really hard but the kitchen was REALLY slow also there was not Not enough help.
This is my second time with Cafe Mozart. We came to celebrate our anniversary. I love the live piano playing most! The restaurant is a little bit old fashioned but that's what I like about it. We ordered duck liver, escargot and beef Wellington. Those were great! I'll definitely recommend it and come back.
Cafe Mozart has a cozy atmosphere for dinner with friends. The piano playing provided a great atmosphere for our dinner and allowed for comfortable conversation. The food was authentic and the chef tended to our requests excellently. We will definitely visit Cafe Mozart again for lunch or dinner.
Solid rendering of classic German and Continental dishes. Excellent choice of German beers. The live piano playing of evergreen standards adds to the enjoyable dinner.
Great spot with Austrian food , walking distance from the Mission. outdoor dining is available in a courtyard setting set off from the the street. Delightful food, great beer selection , and desercs are not to be missed.
We were there for lunch, and the schnitzel sandwich and salad from the lunch menu were both simply prepared but outstanding. Save room for dessert . Recommended!
The enclosed picture is looking away from the restaurant towards the courtyard as seen from their outdoor seating area.
A lovely place for lunch. Excellent bread pudding.
Nick was an excellent server. The gourmet meal is always delicious. I will always be a repeated customer.
What a wonderful find! Have lived in area for 3 years and our first visit to restaurant was absolutely delightful. Great service, expertly prepared food, nice ambiance and able to have a conversation without huge noise. There was a piano player who played great dinner music at just the right volume and it sure enhanced the dining experience. Don't miss this hidden gem!! Definitely go back


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NBN Launches in Mainland Australia
The NBN (National Broadband Network) finally launched on Mainland Australia today, moving one step closer to the NBN hitting all Australian homes by launching first in Armidale, New South Wales. The rollout officially began in August last year, which worries us that it took that long to be fully activated for a small area, but we expect now that the NBN has finally hit the mainland (The NBN was first launched in Tasmania) that the process will be much faster from now on. The NBN is basically a super fast internet connection for homes and residents that is being rolled out by the goverment, where there are potential speeds of 100mb/s downloads, and 40mb/s uploads, driving Australia into the future.
The NBN was rolled out to roughly 4,882 residents (including The University of New England), although not all homes will have access to the NBN yet. The lucky folks in Armidale will now be able to do all they want with super fast speeds available outside of Australia, and hopefully the rest of us get it within the next 2 years, although certain factors may (and probably will delay that). For now we can only hope to get those theoretical speeds.
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Melissa Forman
Melissa Forman spends her time creating a richly visual world filled with characters created from an opulent, mysterious, and often eerie imagination. Her lovely, idealized figures seem lost in their own worlds, drifting between the 16th, 18th, 19th and 21st centuries. Created from a mix of appropriated imagery from times long past and modern photographs from her personal collection, her portraits draw from obvious traditions in the genre but take on a life of their own. Her figures are strangely perfect and almost frozen in their expressions and poses. They evoke a traditional sense of etiquette and grace while reaching outside of their image to provide a window into something deeper and far more human. While these mysterious figures were created from photos of friends and family of the artist, they are not meant to represent themselves, rather, they portray emotional states and aspects of the human psyche. With her work Melissa's pursuit to create beauty and recognize the elegance and sincerity of genuine human emotion. Melissa has been drawing and painting commissioned portraits since she was 14. She attended the Columbus College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in 2002. She now lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio. Her personal work has been show in galleries around the world, from New York City to Seattle to Los Angeles to Berlin, Germany to Bristol, England.