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Food provides the energy and nutrients that babies need to be healthy. For a baby, breast milk is best. It has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are not able to or decide not to breastfeed.
Infants are usually ready to eat solid foods at about 6 months of age. Check with your health care provider for the best time for your baby to start. If you introduce one new food at a time, you will be able to identify any foods that cause allergies in your baby. Allergic reactions include a a rash, diarrhea, or vomiting.
Babies who have mild to moderate eczema have a higher risk of food allergies. They usually can eat peanut products at about 6 months of age. If you have concerns about this, check with your baby's health care provider.
Babies who have severe eczema or egg allergies are at high risk for peanut allergies. If your baby is at high risk, check with your baby's health care provider. Your baby may need allergy testing. Your baby's provider can also recommend when and how to give your baby peanut products.
Do not give your baby honey before 1 year of age. Honey may contain bacteria that can cause botulism in babies.
Unpasteurized drinks or foods (such as juices, milks, yogurt, or cheeses) may put your child at risk for an E. coli infection. E coli is a harmful bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea.
Certain foods that can cause choking, such as hard candy, popcorn, whole nuts, and grapes (unless they are cut into small pieces). Don't give your child these foods before age 3.
Article: Solid Food Introduction and the Development of Food Allergies.
Article: An update on complementary feeding.

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food provides the energy and nutrients that babies need to be healthy. for a baby, breast milk is best. it has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are not able to or decide not to breastfeed.
infants are usually ready to eat solid foods at about 6 months of age. check with your health care provider for the best time for your baby to start. if you introduce one new food at a time, you will be able to identify any foods that cause allergies in your baby. allergic reactions include a a rash, diarrhea, or vomiting.
babies who have mild to moderate eczema have a higher risk of food allergies. they usually can eat peanut products at about 6 months of age. if you have concerns about this, check with your baby's health care provider.
babies who have severe eczema or egg allergies are at high risk for peanut allergies. if your baby is at high risk, check with your baby's health care provider. your baby may need allergy testing. your baby's provider can also recommend when and how to give your baby peanut products.
do not give your baby honey before 1 year of age. honey may contain bacteria that can cause botulism in babies.
unpasteurized drinks or foods (such as juices, milks, yogurt, or cheeses) may put your child at risk for an e. coli infection. e coli is a harmful bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea.
certain foods that can cause choking, such as hard candy, popcorn, whole nuts, and grapes (unless they are cut into small pieces). don't give your child these foods before age 3.
article: solid food introduction and the development of food allergies.
article: an update on complementary feeding.


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Plant Applications is a powerful operations management solution for process manufacturers, that collects and analyzes data, and helps manage highly automated fast-moving processes. It automates and integrates the information-related activities for managing production execution and performance optimization holistically, helping to balance the tradeoffs between competing priorities of production operations.
APM refers to the use of assets in order to realize business-specific goals. In business organizations, it is a framework that helps enable administrators to make good use of their physical assets.
APM is designed for optimizing operational assets (such as plant, equipment and infrastructure) essential to the operation of an enterprise. Organizations invest in APM tools and technologies to reduce unplanned repair work, increase asset availability, minimize maintenance costs and reduce the risk of failure for critical assets.
These products can also improve an organization's ability to comply with regulations that prescribe how assets are inspected and maintained. APM uses data capture, integration, visualization and analytics to improve operations, maintenance timing, and which maintenance and inspection activities to perform on mission-critical assets.
A client/server based HMI/SCADA solution, which collects and shares real-time and historical data across the enterprise to monitor and control plant processes, equipment and resources.
Its process visualization, data acquisition and supervisory control provide a solid and reliable data foundation for digitized operations management.
CIMPLICITY is highly scalable & can run in a simple or redundant architecture with a wide variety of client options to offer flexibility when architecting the solution, providing more control over how and where to view the data.
The program is structured as combined methods and tools that can help any organization to increase efficiency through reducing unplanned downtime, waste, and different operational losses.
The program also captures the main losses in the entire supply chain, and provide validated tools to eliminate them. This will result in a tangible reduction in TDC, and unbeatable quality and service levels.

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plant applications is a powerful operations management solution for process manufacturers, that collects and analyzes data, and helps manage highly automated fast-moving processes. it automates and integrates the information-related activities for managing production execution and performance optimization holistically, helping to balance the tradeoffs between competing priorities of production operations.
apm refers to the use of assets in order to realize business-specific goals. in business organizations, it is a framework that helps enable administrators to make good use of their physical assets.
apm is designed for optimizing operational assets (such as plant, equipment and infrastructure) essential to the operation of an enterprise. organizations invest in apm tools and technologies to reduce unplanned repair work, increase asset availability, minimize maintenance costs and reduce the risk of failure for critical assets.
these products can also improve an organization's ability to comply with regulations that prescribe how assets are inspected and maintained. apm uses data capture, integration, visualization and analytics to improve operations, maintenance timing, and which maintenance and inspection activities to perform on mission-critical assets.
a client/server based hmi/scada solution, which collects and shares real-time and historical data across the enterprise to monitor and control plant processes, equipment and resources.
its process visualization, data acquisition and supervisory control provide a solid and reliable data foundation for digitized operations management.
cimplicity is highly scalable & can run in a simple or redundant architecture with a wide variety of client options to offer flexibility when architecting the solution, providing more control over how and where to view the data.
the program is structured as combined methods and tools that can help any organization to increase efficiency through reducing unplanned downtime, waste, and different operational losses.
the program also captures the main losses in the entire supply chain, and provide validated tools to eliminate them. this will result in a tangible reduction in tdc, and unbeatable quality and service levels.


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2 poppadoms, samosa and sabzi pakora, sabzi kofta, saag aloo delight, basmati boiled rice, chapati.
2 poppadoms, chicken kebab & mince samosa, chicken tikka massallam, aloo gobi, north indian chilli garlic chicken, bhindi bhaji, special rice, peshwari naan, bottle of juice.
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs & spices, tandoori barbecued & served with salad.
Chicken drumsticks marinated with spices, grilled & served with salad.
Tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, seekh kebab & drumsticks, served with salad & naan bread.
Selective king prawns marinated in herbs & spices. Grilled in tandoori oven.
Marinated with spices, cooked with cream and herbs. A very mild dish.
Fairly mild creamy sauce with banana, lychee and pineapple. Mild.
Fairly mild, mixed with banana, pineapple & lychee.
Cooked with fresh green chillies, fresh coriander leaves and a chilli flavour. Very hot & slightly sour to taste.
Steam cooked in hot chilli & garlic sauce, garnished with fresh coriander. Hot & very spicy to taste.
Cooked in a very tasty curry sauce. Mild.
Cooked with medium spices, coriander, onions and a piece of tomato. Medium.
Cooked with mild creamy buttery sauce, garnished with peanuts. Mild.
Cooked with spinach with onions, coriander and chillies.
A special preparation of tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander.
Cooked with fresh garlic and ginger paste with peeled tomatoes and lentils. Medium.
Whole seeds keep their flavour well and cumin seeds are used along with fresh coriander for a distinctive flavour. Medium.
Cooked with fresh mushrooms, fried onions and fried capsicums with fresh Punjabi masala in a thick sauce. Sweet & sour to taste.
Cooked with fresh spinach and a touch of garlic & herbs.
Cooked with Afghan chick peas in a spicy fresh lemon juice. Garnished with a touch of fresh corinader and fresh ginger. Medium & slightly sour to taste.
Cooked in tandoori oven in sweet & sour balti sauce.
Cooked in tandoori then cooked in a spectacular mild, spicy buttery sauce.
Cooked in sauce based on tomato ketchup and mango chutney to give a sweet & sour taste.
With fresh spinach, green chillies, coriander & spices. Hot to taste.
Cooked in spicy sauce of tomatoes, green pepper and fresh coriander with spring onion and sprinkle of fresh ginger.
Cooked in herbs, methi (fenugreek), and fragrant spices. Medium hot to taste.
Stewed with Afghan chick peas in a spicy lemon juice. Garnished with a touch of fresh coriander and ginger. Medium and slightly sour to taste.
Stewed in spicy sauce with methi, fresh green chillies and coriander with a slice of lemon, fresh ginger and chillies. Very hot & slightly sour.
Cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, peeled tomatoes & almonds.
Grilled, cooked with fresh garlic & spices.
Tender minced lamb cooked in tandoori oven with onions & fresh herbs. Medium to hot taste.
Medium dish with fresh spinach & cottage cheese.
Barbecued in tandoori with fresh yoghurt & mint. Medium to mild taste.
Sweet dish with garlic, ginger, touch of fresh coriander & honey.
A strong spicy dish, slightly hot & cooked with fresh onion, capsicum, green chillies, tomatoes & yoghurt, the original tasty dish.
Very mild. A delicate preparation of curd, cream & selected spices, producing a very mild flavour.
Mild. A mildly spiced dish, prepared with pineapple, fruit juices, coconut & cream to create a beautifully balanced flavour.
Medium curry. Garnished with onions, green herbs, tomatoes & selected spice.
Medium hot. Specially prepared with dried chillies & garlic, garnished with tomato.
Medium hot. A medium quantity of onions seasoned & freshly treated with dozens of spices & herbs to produce a medium hot taste.
Fairly hot & sour. A beautiful combination of herbs & spices, with lentil mixed with curd, producing a sour, sweet & hot taste.
Sweet & sour. A hot & sour tasty dish prepared with garlic.
Fairly hot curry. A most popular dish of rich, hot & sour taste.
Mild to medium. Cooked in a ginger sauce with a touch of fresh coriander.
Medium hot. A most popular dish cooked with coconut powder.
Very hot. A very popular dish with extra dried chillies.
Chick peas stewed in sweet & sour sauce, garnished with fresh chilli & coriander. Fairly hot.
Potato & spinach with fresh coriander & mustard seed. Medium spicy to taste.
Potato & lentil with fresh coriander, garnished with spring onion. Medium spice.
Oriental cottage cheese & mixed vegetables, steam cooked with fresh green chilli & coriander, garnished with fresh ginger.
Four different vegetables cooked in medium sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
Whole aubergine barbecued in clay oven, cooked in medium strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
A Punjabi vegetables smiler to courgettes in strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
Vegetable balls cooked in medium strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
Fresh whole aubergine scooped out & replaced with medium spiced curry sauce.
Fresh spinach with cottage cheese, coriander, mustered seeds, garlic & ginger. Medium to mild to taste.

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2 poppadoms, samosa and sabzi pakora, sabzi kofta, saag aloo delight, basmati boiled rice, chapati.
2 poppadoms, chicken kebab & mince samosa, chicken tikka massallam, aloo gobi, north indian chilli garlic chicken, bhindi bhaji, special rice, peshwari naan, bottle of juice.
half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs & spices, tandoori barbecued & served with salad.
chicken drumsticks marinated with spices, grilled & served with salad.
tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, seekh kebab & drumsticks, served with salad & naan bread.
selective king prawns marinated in herbs & spices. grilled in tandoori oven.
marinated with spices, cooked with cream and herbs. a very mild dish.
fairly mild creamy sauce with banana, lychee and pineapple. mild.
fairly mild, mixed with banana, pineapple & lychee.
cooked with fresh green chillies, fresh coriander leaves and a chilli flavour. very hot & slightly sour to taste.
steam cooked in hot chilli & garlic sauce, garnished with fresh coriander. hot & very spicy to taste.
cooked in a very tasty curry sauce. mild.
cooked with medium spices, coriander, onions and a piece of tomato. medium.
cooked with mild creamy buttery sauce, garnished with peanuts. mild.
cooked with spinach with onions, coriander and chillies.
a special preparation of tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander.
cooked with fresh garlic and ginger paste with peeled tomatoes and lentils. medium.
whole seeds keep their flavour well and cumin seeds are used along with fresh coriander for a distinctive flavour. medium.
cooked with fresh mushrooms, fried onions and fried capsicums with fresh punjabi masala in a thick sauce. sweet & sour to taste.
cooked with fresh spinach and a touch of garlic & herbs.
cooked with afghan chick peas in a spicy fresh lemon juice. garnished with a touch of fresh corinader and fresh ginger. medium & slightly sour to taste.
cooked in tandoori oven in sweet & sour balti sauce.
cooked in tandoori then cooked in a spectacular mild, spicy buttery sauce.
cooked in sauce based on tomato ketchup and mango chutney to give a sweet & sour taste.
with fresh spinach, green chillies, coriander & spices. hot to taste.
cooked in spicy sauce of tomatoes, green pepper and fresh coriander with spring onion and sprinkle of fresh ginger.
cooked in herbs, methi (fenugreek), and fragrant spices. medium hot to taste.
stewed with afghan chick peas in a spicy lemon juice. garnished with a touch of fresh coriander and ginger. medium and slightly sour to taste.
stewed in spicy sauce with methi, fresh green chillies and coriander with a slice of lemon, fresh ginger and chillies. very hot & slightly sour.
cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, peeled tomatoes & almonds.
grilled, cooked with fresh garlic & spices.
tender minced lamb cooked in tandoori oven with onions & fresh herbs. medium to hot taste.
medium dish with fresh spinach & cottage cheese.
barbecued in tandoori with fresh yoghurt & mint. medium to mild taste.
sweet dish with garlic, ginger, touch of fresh coriander & honey.
a strong spicy dish, slightly hot & cooked with fresh onion, capsicum, green chillies, tomatoes & yoghurt, the original tasty dish.
very mild. a delicate preparation of curd, cream & selected spices, producing a very mild flavour.
mild. a mildly spiced dish, prepared with pineapple, fruit juices, coconut & cream to create a beautifully balanced flavour.
medium curry. garnished with onions, green herbs, tomatoes & selected spice.
medium hot. specially prepared with dried chillies & garlic, garnished with tomato.
medium hot. a medium quantity of onions seasoned & freshly treated with dozens of spices & herbs to produce a medium hot taste.
fairly hot & sour. a beautiful combination of herbs & spices, with lentil mixed with curd, producing a sour, sweet & hot taste.
sweet & sour. a hot & sour tasty dish prepared with garlic.
fairly hot curry. a most popular dish of rich, hot & sour taste.
mild to medium. cooked in a ginger sauce with a touch of fresh coriander.
medium hot. a most popular dish cooked with coconut powder.
very hot. a very popular dish with extra dried chillies.
chick peas stewed in sweet & sour sauce, garnished with fresh chilli & coriander. fairly hot.
potato & spinach with fresh coriander & mustard seed. medium spicy to taste.
potato & lentil with fresh coriander, garnished with spring onion. medium spice.
oriental cottage cheese & mixed vegetables, steam cooked with fresh green chilli & coriander, garnished with fresh ginger.
four different vegetables cooked in medium sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
whole aubergine barbecued in clay oven, cooked in medium strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
a punjabi vegetables smiler to courgettes in strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
vegetable balls cooked in medium strength curry sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
fresh whole aubergine scooped out & replaced with medium spiced curry sauce.
fresh spinach with cottage cheese, coriander, mustered seeds, garlic & ginger. medium to mild to taste.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns are in the hunt for former Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns, a league source confirmed for cleveland.com.
ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Thursday morning that the Browns are one of several teams interested in the fifth-year pro.
The others are the Cowboys, Jets, and Ravens.
The source said no visit has been scheduled with the Browns yet.
The Jaguars released Hurns this week, after they signed receiver Donte Montcrief to a one-year free agent deal worth about $9.6 million.
Hurns (6-3, 201), had a breakout season in 2015 with 1,031 yards and 10 TDs, but missed 11 games over the past two seasons and was limited to 961 yards and five TDs combined.
The Browns have also expressed interest in re-signing Terrelle Pryor, but the two sides are far apart on the numbers, the Jets and Seahawks appear to be the frontrunners.
The Jets, however, will host Hurns today after visiting with Pryor over the past two days.

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cleveland, ohio -- the browns are in the hunt for former jaguars receiver allen hurns, a league source confirmed for cleveland.com.
espn's adam schefter first reported thursday morning that the browns are one of several teams interested in the fifth-year pro.
the others are the cowboys, jets, and ravens.
the source said no visit has been scheduled with the browns yet.
the jaguars released hurns this week, after they signed receiver donte montcrief to a one-year free agent deal worth about $9.6 million.
hurns (6-3, 201), had a breakout season in 2015 with 1,031 yards and 10 tds, but missed 11 games over the past two seasons and was limited to 961 yards and five tds combined.
the browns have also expressed interest in re-signing terrelle pryor, but the two sides are far apart on the numbers, the jets and seahawks appear to be the frontrunners.
the jets, however, will host hurns today after visiting with pryor over the past two days.


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Professional and Stylish free fonts make good designs and professionally design free fonts for commercial use just like a treasure for designers. These are free fonts and you be able to download all of them free. In this fonts you can find handmade brush fonts, free script fonts and sans serif fonts some amazing Bold and Italic fonts for Headlines and Headings. These fonts are very useful for designers who are really know’s the important high quality typefaces and fonts.
Stay Writer Free Handmade Font Family is a hand drawn brush uppercase, lowercase font. This font has handwritten touch and is created with brush pen, so it will give your designs personal handwriting feel.
Free SoulMarker Handwriting Fonts Family is a playful handwriting style. This font is in uppercase, lowercase and it includes numbers, special characters, and few symbols. We have created it with an imperfect flow that will give your text a unique & natural look.
Free Eadrifd Handmade Font is a modern straight handwritten brush font. It’s the perfect choice if you want to add a little charm and personal touch to your work. It contains uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, and special characters.

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professional and stylish free fonts make good designs and professionally design free fonts for commercial use just like a treasure for designers. these are free fonts and you be able to download all of them free. in this fonts you can find handmade brush fonts, free script fonts and sans serif fonts some amazing bold and italic fonts for headlines and headings. these fonts are very useful for designers who are really know’s the important high quality typefaces and fonts.
stay writer free handmade font family is a hand drawn brush uppercase, lowercase font. this font has handwritten touch and is created with brush pen, so it will give your designs personal handwriting feel.
free soulmarker handwriting fonts family is a playful handwriting style. this font is in uppercase, lowercase and it includes numbers, special characters, and few symbols. we have created it with an imperfect flow that will give your text a unique & natural look.
free eadrifd handmade font is a modern straight handwritten brush font. it’s the perfect choice if you want to add a little charm and personal touch to your work. it contains uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, and special characters.


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Please allocate enough time for a proper consultation and defining your needs. At Beauty Society we strive to be on time for your appointment, and take the appropriate time per client. You can not rush beauty.
Our biggest enemy is mineral water. We pre-treat your hair to receive proper condition and color when needed.
Most clients book their next appointment before they leave.
"We are dedicated to make you beautiful."
At the Beauty Society, we pay special attention to the details which make you unique. We know that your image goes beyond a good haircut, it includes both your individual personality and your own unique lifestyle.
We are an Organic, Non-toxic Hair Salon, using the finest in organic hair coloring and hair styling products.
Your satisfaction is the key to our success. We welcome your input and ideas and look forward to serving you.

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please allocate enough time for a proper consultation and defining your needs. at beauty society we strive to be on time for your appointment, and take the appropriate time per client. you can not rush beauty.
our biggest enemy is mineral water. we pre-treat your hair to receive proper condition and color when needed.
most clients book their next appointment before they leave.
"we are dedicated to make you beautiful."
at the beauty society, we pay special attention to the details which make you unique. we know that your image goes beyond a good haircut, it includes both your individual personality and your own unique lifestyle.
we are an organic, non-toxic hair salon, using the finest in organic hair coloring and hair styling products.
your satisfaction is the key to our success. we welcome your input and ideas and look forward to serving you.


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Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Transfer syrup to medium bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
Add strained tangerine juice, Prosecco, and finely grated tangerine peel to syrup; whisk to blend well. Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
Transfer sorbet to freezer container. Cover tightly with lid and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen. Divide sorbet among wine goblets or dessert glasses. Serve immediately.

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combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. increase heat and bring to boil. transfer syrup to medium bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
add strained tangerine juice, prosecco, and finely grated tangerine peel to syrup; whisk to blend well. transfer mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
transfer sorbet to freezer container. cover tightly with lid and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. do ahead can be made 3 days ahead. keep frozen. divide sorbet among wine goblets or dessert glasses. serve immediately.


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The teacup pug is a cute little pup that has been given that name as a description of its super tiny size. The "teacup" distinction is not officially recognized by most official dog breeding groups and kennel clubs. These tiny creatures actually belong to the toy group of dogs, which makes up most small dog breeds.
As with nearly all “teacup” dogs, it is widely believed that the teacup pug distinction is meant to attract potential dog owners who want a pup so small it could – at least theoretically – fit in a teacup. The name snags those doggie parents who desire a pooch that will stay small throughout his or her whole life. Basically, one that will never grow out of the puppy size, at least not physically.
There are a number of popular dog breeds that can come in a teacup size, including the Chihuahua, Dachshund, English Spaniel, Fox Terrier, Maltese, Poodle, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier. Like the teacup pug, not one of these dog breeds are recognized by the official kennel clubs and dog breeding associations. Nevertheless, teacup dogs are a reality, even if they are not a true breed of dog.
Remember, the teacup pug is technically a part of the toy group of dogs. The toy group is made up of dogs that are bred to be small – think of the toy poodle. It is basically just a much smaller version of the standard poodle.
A pug dog is not a large dog, and whether it is a teacup pug or not, these dogs rarely weigh more than 15 pounds. A teacup-sized pug will probably weigh even less – not more than 10 pounds. This is a muscular dog; strong and smart as well. The pug dog is known to be a very good companion that sticks quite close to their owner and is an excellent choice for someone who is looking for a typical lapdog.
One of the most attractive things about a pug dog – teacup or full-size – is its wrinkly, pushed-in face. Unfortunately, this is also one of the pug’s biggest problems because it can cause breathing problems throughout their lives. The shorter snout makes it a bit harder for pugs to breath, especially in strenuous or extremely hot situations. This can also make it hard for a pug to cool down properly, so they must be attended to carefully and never left in the heat for a very long period of time.
In cases where the teacup dog is a cross breed, it is common for the pug to be paired with a Chihuahua to create a smaller sized pup. Along with the tiny size, this pairing can result in the pug having a longer snout that may actually improve their breathing and prevent some of the respiratory issues that are common to this breed of dog.
Whether they are a full-size pug or a teacup, no one can deny the attractive adorability of this small breed of dog.

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the teacup pug is a cute little pup that has been given that name as a description of its super tiny size. the "teacup" distinction is not officially recognized by most official dog breeding groups and kennel clubs. these tiny creatures actually belong to the toy group of dogs, which makes up most small dog breeds.
as with nearly all “teacup” dogs, it is widely believed that the teacup pug distinction is meant to attract potential dog owners who want a pup so small it could – at least theoretically – fit in a teacup. the name snags those doggie parents who desire a pooch that will stay small throughout his or her whole life. basically, one that will never grow out of the puppy size, at least not physically.
there are a number of popular dog breeds that can come in a teacup size, including the chihuahua, dachshund, english spaniel, fox terrier, maltese, poodle, pomeranian, pug, shih tzu, silky terrier and yorkshire terrier. like the teacup pug, not one of these dog breeds are recognized by the official kennel clubs and dog breeding associations. nevertheless, teacup dogs are a reality, even if they are not a true breed of dog.
remember, the teacup pug is technically a part of the toy group of dogs. the toy group is made up of dogs that are bred to be small – think of the toy poodle. it is basically just a much smaller version of the standard poodle.
a pug dog is not a large dog, and whether it is a teacup pug or not, these dogs rarely weigh more than 15 pounds. a teacup-sized pug will probably weigh even less – not more than 10 pounds. this is a muscular dog; strong and smart as well. the pug dog is known to be a very good companion that sticks quite close to their owner and is an excellent choice for someone who is looking for a typical lapdog.
one of the most attractive things about a pug dog – teacup or full-size – is its wrinkly, pushed-in face. unfortunately, this is also one of the pug’s biggest problems because it can cause breathing problems throughout their lives. the shorter snout makes it a bit harder for pugs to breath, especially in strenuous or extremely hot situations. this can also make it hard for a pug to cool down properly, so they must be attended to carefully and never left in the heat for a very long period of time.
in cases where the teacup dog is a cross breed, it is common for the pug to be paired with a chihuahua to create a smaller sized pup. along with the tiny size, this pairing can result in the pug having a longer snout that may actually improve their breathing and prevent some of the respiratory issues that are common to this breed of dog.
whether they are a full-size pug or a teacup, no one can deny the attractive adorability of this small breed of dog.


text: Flexitol Hand Balm for very dry skin contains 10% Urea in a rich moisturising base to care for very dry hands. This nourishing formulation has been developed in conjunction with dermatologists to soothe itchy, irritated skin while protecting your hands from the damaging agents that can cause excessive moisture loss. Not suitable for diabetics.

lowercased: flexitol hand balm for very dry skin contains 10% urea in a rich moisturising base to care for very dry hands. this nourishing formulation has been developed in conjunction with dermatologists to soothe itchy, irritated skin while protecting your hands from the damaging agents that can cause excessive moisture loss. not suitable for diabetics.


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The tuition Fees at FMS Delhi is one of the lowest and most affordable amongst all Business schools across the country.
The Annual tuition fee for MBA-Full Time and Ph.D. programmes at FMS is approximately Rs 10,480 per year.
The annual fee payable is Rs. 50,000 in two equal instalments of Rs. 25,000 each for MBA-Executive and MBA-Executive (Health Care Administration) programmes.

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the tuition fees at fms delhi is one of the lowest and most affordable amongst all business schools across the country.
the annual tuition fee for mba-full time and ph.d. programmes at fms is approximately rs 10,480 per year.
the annual fee payable is rs. 50,000 in two equal instalments of rs. 25,000 each for mba-executive and mba-executive (health care administration) programmes.


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Chargrilled lamb and beef seasoned with red peppers, onions and garlic. Salad, grilled tomato and traditional rice.
Chargrilled skewered cuts of lamb served with Turkish salad and traditional rice.

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chargrilled lamb and beef seasoned with red peppers, onions and garlic. salad, grilled tomato and traditional rice.
chargrilled skewered cuts of lamb served with turkish salad and traditional rice.


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Napalm Death is a legendary British metal band, formed in 1981.
This band is considered an important influence of underground music throughout the global metal community. Being the real pioneers of the grindcore genre, Napalm Death members incorporate punk rock and death metal into their music, combining the distorted sound of the guitars and the noisy bass with guttural growling and acute screaming on ultra-fast blast-beating rhythms.
Although the band's songs are relatively short, they have a profound message due to the sociopolitical lyrics and the unmistakable stamp of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway. Until now, Napalm Death have released fifteen studio albums, being ranked in the Top 10 most sold extreme metal bands in the world.

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napalm death is a legendary british metal band, formed in 1981.
this band is considered an important influence of underground music throughout the global metal community. being the real pioneers of the grindcore genre, napalm death members incorporate punk rock and death metal into their music, combining the distorted sound of the guitars and the noisy bass with guttural growling and acute screaming on ultra-fast blast-beating rhythms.
although the band's songs are relatively short, they have a profound message due to the sociopolitical lyrics and the unmistakable stamp of vocalist mark "barney" greenway. until now, napalm death have released fifteen studio albums, being ranked in the top 10 most sold extreme metal bands in the world.


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McAfee announced this morning its intention to acquire Sentrigo, a Database Activity Monitoring company. McAfee has had a partnership with Sentrigo for a couple years, and both companies have cooperatively sold the Sentrigo solution and developed high-level integration with McAfee’s security management software. McAfee’s existing enterprise customer base has shown interest in Database Activity Monitoring, and DAM is no longer as much of an evangelical sale as it used to be. Sentrigo is a small firm and integration of the two companies should go smoothly.
Despite persistent rumors of larger firms looking to buy in this space, I am surprised that McAfee finally acquired Sentrigo. McAfee, Symantec, and EMC are the names that kept popping up as interested parties, but Sentrigo wasn’t the target discussed. Still, this looks like a good fit because the core product is very strong, and it fills a need in McAfee’s product line. The aspects of Sentrigo that are a bit scruffy or lack maturity are the areas McAfee would want to tailor anyway: workflow, UI, reporting, and integration.
I have known the Sentrigo team for a long time. Not many people know that I tried to license Sentrigo’s memory scanning technology – back in 2006 while I was at IPLocks. Several customers used the IPLocks memory scanning option, but the scanning code we licensed from BMC simply wasn’t designed for security. I heard that Sentrigo architected their solution correctly and wanted to use it. Alas, they were uninterested in cooperating with a competitor for some odd reason, but I have maintained good relations with their management team since. And I like the product because it offers a (now) unique option for scraping SQL right out of the database memory space.
McAfee is acquiring a Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) technology to fill out their database security capabilities. McAfee obviously covers the endpoints, network, and content security pieces, but was missing some important pieces for datacenter application security. The acquisition advances their capabilities for database security and compliance, filling one of the key gaps.
Database Activity Monitoring has been a growing requirement in the market, with buying decisions driven equally by compliance requirements and response to escalating use of SQL injection attacks. Interest in DAM was previously to address insider threats and Sarbanes-Oxley, but market drivers are shifting to blocking external attacks and compensating controls for PCI.
Sentrigo will be wrapped into the Risk and Compliance business unit of McAfee, and I expect deeper integration with McAfee’s ePolicy Orchestrator.
Selling price has not been disclosed.
Sentrigo is one of the only DAM vendors to build cloud-specific products (beyond a simple virtual appliance). The real deal – not cloudwashing.
McAfee responded to Oracle’s acquisition of Secerno, and can now offer a competitive product for activity monitoring as well as virtual patching of heterogeneous databases (e.g., Oracle, IBM, etc).
While it’s not well known, Sentrigo also offers database vulnerability assessment. Preventative security checks, patch verification, and reports are critical for both security and compliance.
One of the reasons I like the Sentrigo technology is that it embeds into the database engine. For some deployment models, including virtualized environments and cloud deployments, you don’t need to worry about the underlying environment supporting your monitoring functions. Most DAM vendors offer security sensors that move with the database in these environments, but are embedded at the OS layer rather than the database layer. As with transparent database encryption, Sentrigo’s model is a bit easier to maintain.
Once again, we have a big name technology company investing in DAM. Despite the economic downturn, the market has continue to grow. We no longer estimate the market size, as it’s too difficult to find real numbers from the big vendors, but we know it passed $100M a while back.
We are left with two major independent firms that offer DAM; Imperva and Application Security Inc. Lumigent, GreenSQL, and a couple other firms remain on the periphery. I continue to hear acquisition interest, and several firms still need this type of technology.
Sentrigo was a late entry into the market. As with all startups, it took them a while to fill out the product line and get the basic features/functions required by enterprise customers. They have reached that point, and with the McAfee brand, there is now another serious competitor to match up against Application Security Inc., Fortinet, IBM/Guardium, Imperva, Nitro, and Oracle/Secerno.
Sentrigo’s customer base is not all that large – I estimate fewer than 200 customers world wide, with the average installation covering 10 or so databases. I highly doubt there will be any technology disruption for existing customers. I also highly doubt this product will become shelfware in McAfee’s portfolio, as McAfee has internally recognized the need for DAM for quite a while, and has been selling the technology already.
Any existing McAfee customers using alternate solutions will be pressured to switch over to Sentrigo, and I imagine will be offered significant discounts to do so. Sentrigo’s DAM vision – for both functionality and deployment models – is quite different than its competitors, which will make it harder for McAfee to convince customers to switch.
The huge upside is the possibility of additional resources for Sentrigo development. Slavik Markovich’s team has been the epitome of a bootstrapping start-up, running a lean organization for many years now. They deserve congratulations for making it this less than $10M $20M in VC funds. They have been slowly and systematically adding enterprise features such as user management and reporting, broadening platform support, and finally adding vulnerability assessment scanning. The product is still a little rough around the edges; and lacks some maturity in UI and capabilities compared to Imperva, Guardium, and AppSec – those products have been fleshing out their capabilities for years more.
In a nutshell, I can say – having done two formal in-depth reviews of the product – that Sentrigo’s core technology is well architected. What’s more important is that their data collectors – their market differentiators – are implemented very well. It’s an incredible accomplishment to scan the active memory of a transactional database system without causing a major performance impact. McAfee has some work to do with the product, but they are getting a solid product for their money … however much that may be.
Congratulations to both Sentrigo and McAfee!
1 - Why needs root privilege for Sensor installation..?
2 - Can we generate analytical package log through normal OS User?

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mcafee announced this morning its intention to acquire sentrigo, a database activity monitoring company. mcafee has had a partnership with sentrigo for a couple years, and both companies have cooperatively sold the sentrigo solution and developed high-level integration with mcafee’s security management software. mcafee’s existing enterprise customer base has shown interest in database activity monitoring, and dam is no longer as much of an evangelical sale as it used to be. sentrigo is a small firm and integration of the two companies should go smoothly.
despite persistent rumors of larger firms looking to buy in this space, i am surprised that mcafee finally acquired sentrigo. mcafee, symantec, and emc are the names that kept popping up as interested parties, but sentrigo wasn’t the target discussed. still, this looks like a good fit because the core product is very strong, and it fills a need in mcafee’s product line. the aspects of sentrigo that are a bit scruffy or lack maturity are the areas mcafee would want to tailor anyway: workflow, ui, reporting, and integration.
i have known the sentrigo team for a long time. not many people know that i tried to license sentrigo’s memory scanning technology – back in 2006 while i was at iplocks. several customers used the iplocks memory scanning option, but the scanning code we licensed from bmc simply wasn’t designed for security. i heard that sentrigo architected their solution correctly and wanted to use it. alas, they were uninterested in cooperating with a competitor for some odd reason, but i have maintained good relations with their management team since. and i like the product because it offers a (now) unique option for scraping sql right out of the database memory space.
mcafee is acquiring a database activity monitoring (dam) technology to fill out their database security capabilities. mcafee obviously covers the endpoints, network, and content security pieces, but was missing some important pieces for datacenter application security. the acquisition advances their capabilities for database security and compliance, filling one of the key gaps.
database activity monitoring has been a growing requirement in the market, with buying decisions driven equally by compliance requirements and response to escalating use of sql injection attacks. interest in dam was previously to address insider threats and sarbanes-oxley, but market drivers are shifting to blocking external attacks and compensating controls for pci.
sentrigo will be wrapped into the risk and compliance business unit of mcafee, and i expect deeper integration with mcafee’s epolicy orchestrator.
selling price has not been disclosed.
sentrigo is one of the only dam vendors to build cloud-specific products (beyond a simple virtual appliance). the real deal – not cloudwashing.
mcafee responded to oracle’s acquisition of secerno, and can now offer a competitive product for activity monitoring as well as virtual patching of heterogeneous databases (e.g., oracle, ibm, etc).
while it’s not well known, sentrigo also offers database vulnerability assessment. preventative security checks, patch verification, and reports are critical for both security and compliance.
one of the reasons i like the sentrigo technology is that it embeds into the database engine. for some deployment models, including virtualized environments and cloud deployments, you don’t need to worry about the underlying environment supporting your monitoring functions. most dam vendors offer security sensors that move with the database in these environments, but are embedded at the os layer rather than the database layer. as with transparent database encryption, sentrigo’s model is a bit easier to maintain.
once again, we have a big name technology company investing in dam. despite the economic downturn, the market has continue to grow. we no longer estimate the market size, as it’s too difficult to find real numbers from the big vendors, but we know it passed $100m a while back.
we are left with two major independent firms that offer dam; imperva and application security inc. lumigent, greensql, and a couple other firms remain on the periphery. i continue to hear acquisition interest, and several firms still need this type of technology.
sentrigo was a late entry into the market. as with all startups, it took them a while to fill out the product line and get the basic features/functions required by enterprise customers. they have reached that point, and with the mcafee brand, there is now another serious competitor to match up against application security inc., fortinet, ibm/guardium, imperva, nitro, and oracle/secerno.
sentrigo’s customer base is not all that large – i estimate fewer than 200 customers world wide, with the average installation covering 10 or so databases. i highly doubt there will be any technology disruption for existing customers. i also highly doubt this product will become shelfware in mcafee’s portfolio, as mcafee has internally recognized the need for dam for quite a while, and has been selling the technology already.
any existing mcafee customers using alternate solutions will be pressured to switch over to sentrigo, and i imagine will be offered significant discounts to do so. sentrigo’s dam vision – for both functionality and deployment models – is quite different than its competitors, which will make it harder for mcafee to convince customers to switch.
the huge upside is the possibility of additional resources for sentrigo development. slavik markovich’s team has been the epitome of a bootstrapping start-up, running a lean organization for many years now. they deserve congratulations for making it this less than $10m $20m in vc funds. they have been slowly and systematically adding enterprise features such as user management and reporting, broadening platform support, and finally adding vulnerability assessment scanning. the product is still a little rough around the edges; and lacks some maturity in ui and capabilities compared to imperva, guardium, and appsec – those products have been fleshing out their capabilities for years more.
in a nutshell, i can say – having done two formal in-depth reviews of the product – that sentrigo’s core technology is well architected. what’s more important is that their data collectors – their market differentiators – are implemented very well. it’s an incredible accomplishment to scan the active memory of a transactional database system without causing a major performance impact. mcafee has some work to do with the product, but they are getting a solid product for their money … however much that may be.
congratulations to both sentrigo and mcafee!
1 - why needs root privilege for sensor installation..?
2 - can we generate analytical package log through normal os user?


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Joan Capelin interviewed Tony Schirripa, chairman and chief executive officer of Mancini-Duffy, for the 18th interview of the “Sound Advice” series.
The podcast provides Tony’s perspective and advice on how to build a strong organization; taking risks in a recession; the importance of financial and business planning; keeping the interns; and communicating in tough times.
Tony Schirripa has been at the helm of Mancini Duffy for 14 years and was an important part of the Gensler organization for 15 years before that. He has been a driving force in Mancini Duffy’s transition and transformation from a mid-sized, local practice to a multi-office firm with a diversified client base and international reputation.
An architect by training, he has specific expertise in large, intricate projects for financial, media, and real estate development companies – all of whom share a “speed-to-market” approach to business. He has also earned the firm a reputation for workplace design.
Tony’s emphasis on strategic planning, investment in technology, and training, as well as his businesslike approach to project and practice management are the foundation for the firm’s growth. The firm received the 2009 IDP award from AIA and NCARB for its approach to training young professionals, and professional development in the theme of Tony’s coming year as president of AIA New York Chapter.
Honored as the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus by Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture, he also serves as Vice Chairman/Architecture of the influential New York Building Congress, on whose board he has served since 1985. As a result of this involvement and outreach, he has been in a position to routinely advise City commissioners and the Mayor’s Office on policies that affect design and development.
Click here to listen to Tony’s interview. Visit our “Sound Advice” page to hear other podcasts in the series.
This entry was posted on October 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm, filed under News.

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joan capelin interviewed tony schirripa, chairman and chief executive officer of mancini-duffy, for the 18th interview of the “sound advice” series.
the podcast provides tony’s perspective and advice on how to build a strong organization; taking risks in a recession; the importance of financial and business planning; keeping the interns; and communicating in tough times.
tony schirripa has been at the helm of mancini duffy for 14 years and was an important part of the gensler organization for 15 years before that. he has been a driving force in mancini duffy’s transition and transformation from a mid-sized, local practice to a multi-office firm with a diversified client base and international reputation.
an architect by training, he has specific expertise in large, intricate projects for financial, media, and real estate development companies – all of whom share a “speed-to-market” approach to business. he has also earned the firm a reputation for workplace design.
tony’s emphasis on strategic planning, investment in technology, and training, as well as his businesslike approach to project and practice management are the foundation for the firm’s growth. the firm received the 2009 idp award from aia and ncarb for its approach to training young professionals, and professional development in the theme of tony’s coming year as president of aia new york chapter.
honored as the 2009 outstanding alumnus by texas a&m university’s college of architecture, he also serves as vice chairman/architecture of the influential new york building congress, on whose board he has served since 1985. as a result of this involvement and outreach, he has been in a position to routinely advise city commissioners and the mayor’s office on policies that affect design and development.
click here to listen to tony’s interview. visit our “sound advice” page to hear other podcasts in the series.
this entry was posted on october 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm, filed under news.


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I've been exploring the art of stir-fry in preparation for my Summer Stir-Fry class next week at Cancer Support Community Atlanta. Luckily my husband, Michael, loves stir-fry because between all of the recipe testing and leftovers, we've pretty much been eating it all week! We aren't sick of it though which speaks to the versatility in this cooking technique. Changing the types of vegetables, the sauce, the protein, or the aromatics, will change flavors and presentation and before you know it, a new dish is born.
Stir-fying is considered a healthy cooking technique for many reasons. It relies on quick cooking, which helps vegetables retain delicate nutrients. It can be easily converted into a vegetarian dish and utilize plant based protien sources like nuts, tofu and tempeh. Also, color and reliance on vegetables increases antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that promote health and healing.
If you're following the traditional approach, stir-frying is a more advanced cooking technique that can go wrong for various reasons, but don't let this deter you from trying it out. Like everything, practice makes perfect!!
Choose a carbon steel wok – they are inexpensive, rapidly become very hot, and once seasoned become a natural nonstick surface (so less oil is needed). I prefer one that has a long wooden handle because it will be heat-proof and aid in easy lifting. You'll need to consider the bottom of the wok – round vs. flat. A round bottom will allow the flame to come up around the sides of the wok and will therefore heat a larger surface area faster (high heat is key for success), but this shape won't sit properly on flat induction or electric stovetops. For these heat sources, choose a flat bottom wok. Choose a 14-inch diameter or larger if your cooktop will allow. Additional equipment to consider: Chinese spatula for easy lifting and flipping of food, spider for precooking/blanching hard vegetables or velveting proteins, lid for the wok to aid in steaming, wok ring if using a rounded bottom wok.
Be very organized – mise en place is super important. Cut all the vegetables, protein and aromatics and place each into a separate container/bowl. There is no time for hesitation when cooking a stir-fry, so this essential step will allow you to line up the ingredients in the order that they will be placed into the wok. The order will depend on what's going into the stir-fry. Generally, protein is first until 2/3's cooked, then removed, harder veg goes next, followed by softer veg, aromatics, then protein goes back in to finish cooking, followed by sauce. All of this happens in a matter of minutes and if there is delay, there is opportunity for overcooked or burned ingredients. The end result should be crisp, tender, brightly colored vegetables with moist protein.
Cut ingredients into small and even sizes – this allows the ingredient to have maximum contact with the oil and cooking surface which ensures quick cooking and allows for even cooking. For example, if some slices of onion are thick and some are small, the small pieces will burn while the large pieces risk staying raw. Evenly sided ingredients will enhance presentation and will aid in the beauty and taste of the dish.
Consider some finishing touches – these are ingredients that will be added at the end of cooking just before plating. Some examples include: toasted sesame seeds, nuts (peanuts are a great and inexpensive option), bean sprouts, pea sprouts, fresh herbs or sliced scallions. These finishes will enhance nutrition, texture, presentation and flavor.
Choose a unique grain accompaniment – rice is an obvious and traditional companion for stir-fry, but experimentation this week led me to serving stir-fry with farro and red rice as accompaniments. These added amazing texture and varied nutrients/fiber. When going this nontraditional route, stick to grains that have delicate flavor. For example, I also tried black rice (aka Forbidden rice) this week, which looked nice, but we found the flavor competed with the stir-fry. The stir-fry should be the star attraction.
Don't limit yourself to the ingredients listed in the recipe – remember, stir-frying is versatile. As long as you have the main components (protein, vegetable, aromatics and sauce) and understand the cooking technique, you can get creative with what goes into the dish. Check your refrigerator for produce already on hand or consider seasonal produce. Summer is a great time to add produce that's readily available at farmers markets and/or in your garden – peppers, summer squash, eggplant, sweet onions, zucchini, green beans, basil, etc. No matter the season, you'll find produce that will suit a stir-fry. When choosing vegetables, think about harmonious color combinations, flavors and textures. Often, less is more!

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i've been exploring the art of stir-fry in preparation for my summer stir-fry class next week at cancer support community atlanta. luckily my husband, michael, loves stir-fry because between all of the recipe testing and leftovers, we've pretty much been eating it all week! we aren't sick of it though which speaks to the versatility in this cooking technique. changing the types of vegetables, the sauce, the protein, or the aromatics, will change flavors and presentation and before you know it, a new dish is born.
stir-fying is considered a healthy cooking technique for many reasons. it relies on quick cooking, which helps vegetables retain delicate nutrients. it can be easily converted into a vegetarian dish and utilize plant based protien sources like nuts, tofu and tempeh. also, color and reliance on vegetables increases antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that promote health and healing.
if you're following the traditional approach, stir-frying is a more advanced cooking technique that can go wrong for various reasons, but don't let this deter you from trying it out. like everything, practice makes perfect!!
choose a carbon steel wok – they are inexpensive, rapidly become very hot, and once seasoned become a natural nonstick surface (so less oil is needed). i prefer one that has a long wooden handle because it will be heat-proof and aid in easy lifting. you'll need to consider the bottom of the wok – round vs. flat. a round bottom will allow the flame to come up around the sides of the wok and will therefore heat a larger surface area faster (high heat is key for success), but this shape won't sit properly on flat induction or electric stovetops. for these heat sources, choose a flat bottom wok. choose a 14-inch diameter or larger if your cooktop will allow. additional equipment to consider: chinese spatula for easy lifting and flipping of food, spider for precooking/blanching hard vegetables or velveting proteins, lid for the wok to aid in steaming, wok ring if using a rounded bottom wok.
be very organized – mise en place is super important. cut all the vegetables, protein and aromatics and place each into a separate container/bowl. there is no time for hesitation when cooking a stir-fry, so this essential step will allow you to line up the ingredients in the order that they will be placed into the wok. the order will depend on what's going into the stir-fry. generally, protein is first until 2/3's cooked, then removed, harder veg goes next, followed by softer veg, aromatics, then protein goes back in to finish cooking, followed by sauce. all of this happens in a matter of minutes and if there is delay, there is opportunity for overcooked or burned ingredients. the end result should be crisp, tender, brightly colored vegetables with moist protein.
cut ingredients into small and even sizes – this allows the ingredient to have maximum contact with the oil and cooking surface which ensures quick cooking and allows for even cooking. for example, if some slices of onion are thick and some are small, the small pieces will burn while the large pieces risk staying raw. evenly sided ingredients will enhance presentation and will aid in the beauty and taste of the dish.
consider some finishing touches – these are ingredients that will be added at the end of cooking just before plating. some examples include: toasted sesame seeds, nuts (peanuts are a great and inexpensive option), bean sprouts, pea sprouts, fresh herbs or sliced scallions. these finishes will enhance nutrition, texture, presentation and flavor.
choose a unique grain accompaniment – rice is an obvious and traditional companion for stir-fry, but experimentation this week led me to serving stir-fry with farro and red rice as accompaniments. these added amazing texture and varied nutrients/fiber. when going this nontraditional route, stick to grains that have delicate flavor. for example, i also tried black rice (aka forbidden rice) this week, which looked nice, but we found the flavor competed with the stir-fry. the stir-fry should be the star attraction.
don't limit yourself to the ingredients listed in the recipe – remember, stir-frying is versatile. as long as you have the main components (protein, vegetable, aromatics and sauce) and understand the cooking technique, you can get creative with what goes into the dish. check your refrigerator for produce already on hand or consider seasonal produce. summer is a great time to add produce that's readily available at farmers markets and/or in your garden – peppers, summer squash, eggplant, sweet onions, zucchini, green beans, basil, etc. no matter the season, you'll find produce that will suit a stir-fry. when choosing vegetables, think about harmonious color combinations, flavors and textures. often, less is more!


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Learn how to become a better passer from the Harlem Wizards in this Howcast basketball video.
Dwayne 'Swoop' Simpson: Hey, Broadway.
Dwayne: I'm having some problems here, alright?
Eric: You're having a lot of problems.
Dwayne: I'm trying because I need your help, man! You are the helper, and I need to be a better ball player man. Now, I don't know what's going on, but every time I'm throwing a ball, I'm hitting people in the knees. I hit somebody in the head the other day. And they don't want me to throw them the ball anymore. I got to figure out how I can become a better passer, man. Can you help me out?
Eric: I can help you out.
Eric: But I brought in some help to help us out.
Eric: We're going to help the helper.
Eric: The expert! He's a point guard.
Eric: He's got to be a good passer.
Eric: So when you're looking to become a better passer, there'sa couple of things you want to focus on.
Eric: First of all, you got to be able to see the floor.
Eric: What we call court vision.
Eric: So he's got the ball. Before he even puts the ball on the floor to dribble it.
Eric: The first thing he wants to do is survey the scene.
Eric: Yeah. He's got a camera in his head.
Eric: To see where his players are and see where the defense is.
Eric: Now that's the first part of being a good passer.
Eric: Now, you want to be able to know your personnel.
Eric: Know where a guy likes the ball.
Eric: ..you don't want it down here.
Dwayne: No, I don't want it there.
Eric: You might want it up here.
Eric: So you've got to be able to hit the target.
Eric: A guy like me, I'm a shooter so I might want it in my shooting pocket.
Eric: So he has to be able to hit the players in the target.
Eric: And the last thing is, he has to be able to maneuver on the dribble..
Eric: ...and be able to hit players in stride to get easy baskets for his teammates.
Eric: So if I'm on the move, and I want the ball here, I'm going right to the bucket for a layout.
Dwayne: Okay. To be a good passer, basically, you're telling me I've got to hit people in the target that they need to have the ball in.
Eric: You want to hit people in the target. You want to have great court vision. You want to make sure that you take a snapshot of the court, and you want to make sure that you hit people with the basketball..
Eric: ...where they're most comfortable.
Dwayne: Sounds good man. Sounds good. Well, you what, thanks a lot, Broadway.
Eric: No, thank you. I'm thankful.

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learn how to become a better passer from the harlem wizards in this howcast basketball video.
dwayne 'swoop' simpson: hey, broadway.
dwayne: i'm having some problems here, alright?
eric: you're having a lot of problems.
dwayne: i'm trying because i need your help, man! you are the helper, and i need to be a better ball player man. now, i don't know what's going on, but every time i'm throwing a ball, i'm hitting people in the knees. i hit somebody in the head the other day. and they don't want me to throw them the ball anymore. i got to figure out how i can become a better passer, man. can you help me out?
eric: i can help you out.
eric: but i brought in some help to help us out.
eric: we're going to help the helper.
eric: the expert! he's a point guard.
eric: he's got to be a good passer.
eric: so when you're looking to become a better passer, there'sa couple of things you want to focus on.
eric: first of all, you got to be able to see the floor.
eric: what we call court vision.
eric: so he's got the ball. before he even puts the ball on the floor to dribble it.
eric: the first thing he wants to do is survey the scene.
eric: yeah. he's got a camera in his head.
eric: to see where his players are and see where the defense is.
eric: now that's the first part of being a good passer.
eric: now, you want to be able to know your personnel.
eric: know where a guy likes the ball.
eric: ..you don't want it down here.
dwayne: no, i don't want it there.
eric: you might want it up here.
eric: so you've got to be able to hit the target.
eric: a guy like me, i'm a shooter so i might want it in my shooting pocket.
eric: so he has to be able to hit the players in the target.
eric: and the last thing is, he has to be able to maneuver on the dribble..
eric: ...and be able to hit players in stride to get easy baskets for his teammates.
eric: so if i'm on the move, and i want the ball here, i'm going right to the bucket for a layout.
dwayne: okay. to be a good passer, basically, you're telling me i've got to hit people in the target that they need to have the ball in.
eric: you want to hit people in the target. you want to have great court vision. you want to make sure that you take a snapshot of the court, and you want to make sure that you hit people with the basketball..
eric: ...where they're most comfortable.
dwayne: sounds good man. sounds good. well, you what, thanks a lot, broadway.
eric: no, thank you. i'm thankful.


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I am a full-time Realtor, Certified Mountain Area Specialist, Memeber of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing®, Graduate of Realtors Institute and member of Mountain Metro Association of Realtors. I live in Gilpin County and love living, working and mountain biking in the foothill communities. I have experience in Land Sales and New Construction and remodels, First-time Home buyers, Re-Sales and Luxury Homes.
I am dedicated to my clients and provide them with all my resources to help them achieve their real estate goals with less stress. My clients' best interest comes first! It would be a privilege to be your Realtor. I strive to be the professional agent that you would refer to your family and friends.

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i am a full-time realtor, certified mountain area specialist, memeber of the institute for luxury home marketing®, graduate of realtors institute and member of mountain metro association of realtors. i live in gilpin county and love living, working and mountain biking in the foothill communities. i have experience in land sales and new construction and remodels, first-time home buyers, re-sales and luxury homes.
i am dedicated to my clients and provide them with all my resources to help them achieve their real estate goals with less stress. my clients' best interest comes first! it would be a privilege to be your realtor. i strive to be the professional agent that you would refer to your family and friends.


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Dear @larrydavid, thank you for contributing to our community with this GiveAway!
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I want to get acces to this big content tracker.
Hi @larrydavid, I would like to apply.
Like & 100 REPs added! Thread stuck! Keep it up!!!!!!
Please take your time to find a well deserved winner, who REALLY needs this awesome tracker!
I have Private trackers proof which I am currently seeding and I do have an active seedbox from which I'll be to maintain ratio.
Your invite would help me long way!
Amazing GA! @larrydavid Keep it up bro!

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yuxoyova, mindplay3r, hastybuns and 47 others like this.
dear @larrydavid, thank you for contributing to our community with this giveaway!
last edited by starrdust; 2 weeks ago at 01:53 pm.
i apply for empornium invite. never has account there not a trader or colecter.
i want to get acces to this big content tracker.
hi @larrydavid, i would like to apply.
like & 100 reps added! thread stuck! keep it up!!!!!!
please take your time to find a well deserved winner, who really needs this awesome tracker!
i have private trackers proof which i am currently seeding and i do have an active seedbox from which i'll be to maintain ratio.
your invite would help me long way!
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Looking for a Holiday cottages in Bowness that sleeps 2-4 people for those small families or sets of couples wanting to have a holiday break in the popular Lake District town of Bowness. This bustling little village on the shores of Lake Windermere offers both centrally located properties and pretty little cottages in quieter backwaters. Take a look at properties such as Workshop Cottage for modern convenience and location perfect for small families or couples alike. Alternatively, Abbotsgarth makes for a quieter setting but with more space to relax. If you are a couple looking for a short break or full week on a tight budget, consider the compact and convenient Stable Loft.
The village itself offers a myriad of activities and shops. Start at Porto for a romantic dinner, try Bodega’s for some tapas or The Village Inn for steak. The Laura Ashley hotel offers afternoon tea in their recently renovated interiors. Or, enjoy the lake front with a traditional cone of chips then stroll down to the lake shore with an Ice cream from The Windermere Ice Cream company (36 flavours!) There are options to please everyone.
You will not be short of activities, take a walk up Post Knott to make the most of the views. Or enjoy a visit to The World of Beatrix Potter, becoming completely involved in the famous world of Peter Rabbit and Friends.
Don’t worry about the weather as Windermere Lake Cruises offer a variety of vessels to suit everybody. If you wish to make a romantic day of it, hire a rowing boat and enjoy taking in the view from the famous waters. You can take a cruise to the Lakeside pier and explore the aquarium. Or hop on The Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway. If heading north to Ambleside who not try the unique afternoon tea at Stiles served on a slate base and traditional Lake District stile!
A few miles from Bowness lies the picturesque Lyth and Winster Valleys, famed for their Damson trees and slower pace of life. If you are visiting in April, be sure not to miss Damson Day. Local producers showcase their wares and the friendly atmosphere shines through.
If you are in the mood for more fresh Lakeland air, then stroll over Scout Scar between Underbarrow and Kendal for views stretching to Morecambe bay and over towards the market town of Kendal. Between The Masons Arms at Strawberry Bank and the Bowness area is the breathtaking panorama from Gummers How. Giving you unrivalled views towards The Langdales and Coniston Fells.
These valleys have pubs in plenty and be sure not to miss The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite for a more fine dining experience. Or The Brown Horse at Winster for a more traditional pub atmosphere with great food. Other outstanding local pubs include The Punchbowl at Underbarrow and The Hare and Hounds at Bowland Bridge!. View the full selection of Bowness Cottages available.
Take a look at our cottages below in Bowness that sleep 2-4 people, perfect for couples, small families and small groups.
Just as its name suggests, this stylish Lake District holiday cottage provides an adorable retreat within a peaceful corner of Bowness, next to a park and bowling green. Only slightly away from the buzz of the village and the attractions of Lake Windermere, you'll find a unique blend of country cottage charm and contemporary flair. Fireside warmth in the cosy lounge is finished with luxury leather furnishings.

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looking for a holiday cottages in bowness that sleeps 2-4 people for those small families or sets of couples wanting to have a holiday break in the popular lake district town of bowness. this bustling little village on the shores of lake windermere offers both centrally located properties and pretty little cottages in quieter backwaters. take a look at properties such as workshop cottage for modern convenience and location perfect for small families or couples alike. alternatively, abbotsgarth makes for a quieter setting but with more space to relax. if you are a couple looking for a short break or full week on a tight budget, consider the compact and convenient stable loft.
the village itself offers a myriad of activities and shops. start at porto for a romantic dinner, try bodega’s for some tapas or the village inn for steak. the laura ashley hotel offers afternoon tea in their recently renovated interiors. or, enjoy the lake front with a traditional cone of chips then stroll down to the lake shore with an ice cream from the windermere ice cream company (36 flavours!) there are options to please everyone.
you will not be short of activities, take a walk up post knott to make the most of the views. or enjoy a visit to the world of beatrix potter, becoming completely involved in the famous world of peter rabbit and friends.
don’t worry about the weather as windermere lake cruises offer a variety of vessels to suit everybody. if you wish to make a romantic day of it, hire a rowing boat and enjoy taking in the view from the famous waters. you can take a cruise to the lakeside pier and explore the aquarium. or hop on the lakeside and haverthwaite steam railway. if heading north to ambleside who not try the unique afternoon tea at stiles served on a slate base and traditional lake district stile!
a few miles from bowness lies the picturesque lyth and winster valleys, famed for their damson trees and slower pace of life. if you are visiting in april, be sure not to miss damson day. local producers showcase their wares and the friendly atmosphere shines through.
if you are in the mood for more fresh lakeland air, then stroll over scout scar between underbarrow and kendal for views stretching to morecambe bay and over towards the market town of kendal. between the masons arms at strawberry bank and the bowness area is the breathtaking panorama from gummers how. giving you unrivalled views towards the langdales and coniston fells.
these valleys have pubs in plenty and be sure not to miss the punchbowl at crosthwaite for a more fine dining experience. or the brown horse at winster for a more traditional pub atmosphere with great food. other outstanding local pubs include the punchbowl at underbarrow and the hare and hounds at bowland bridge!. view the full selection of bowness cottages available.
take a look at our cottages below in bowness that sleep 2-4 people, perfect for couples, small families and small groups.
just as its name suggests, this stylish lake district holiday cottage provides an adorable retreat within a peaceful corner of bowness, next to a park and bowling green. only slightly away from the buzz of the village and the attractions of lake windermere, you'll find a unique blend of country cottage charm and contemporary flair. fireside warmth in the cosy lounge is finished with luxury leather furnishings.


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James Collins is a self confessed tonehead, heavily into exotic tonewoods, supreme craftsmanship, the finest hardware and in my book, produces a guitar close to perfection.
“I think it all began when my Les Paul was seriously damaged and three shops couldn’t handle the repair”, says James. “I’d been setting up guitars for friends and working on small fret work, but this repair was out of my league. A friend suggested I should get out there and learn how to do it myself. My day job working at a vinyl record company was going downhill fast as digital was taking over, so I decided to give it some serious thought………my next move was life changing.
I met Todd Money the manager at the Gibson Restoration and Repair Centre, we got around to talking about guitar repairs and I said I wanted to take this seriously. Todd recommended I should go to the Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA, so in 2007 I up’d and went.
It was a 10 week course, intense to say the least. We were all in the same accommodation living and breathing guitars. It was a real baptism of fire, immersed in the art of guitar building from 8am to 8pm. Apart from wood working, the course also included winding pickups, tap tuning and hardware. The last three weeks, we worked all day including weekends without breaks. It was a truly inspirational experience and I came home with an acoustic and electric guitar built to a high standard. The acoustic came out so well that I keep it here in the work shop as a bench mark for quality.
When I came back from Michigan, which I have to say is the coldest place on earth at minus 17 degrees in October, I decided to open my own repair centre called 12th Fret in 2008. I kept in touch with Todd and sent Gibson a warrantor’s application and became one of four official service centres for Gibson warranty repairs. Eighteen months after the Galloup experience, 12th Fret became and still are the only stand alone Gibson warrantors repairing minor finish issues, fret work and set ups.
“I thought, why install hardware that customers had asked me replace? So I’m only working with what I feel are the best choices throughout the guitar’s construction, this transcends within tonewoods, fret wire, hardware, the lot.
Quality capacitors and potentiometers make all the difference. I use Jenson capacitors and CTS pots which have more of a workable sweep, where the volume and tone response starts straight away rather than suddenly dropping off a cliff right at the end of the trip. All our guitars also have treble bleed circuits to keep the highs clear when the volume control is rolled off. Working this gentle taper with the slow sweep of the tone control can offer some very nice tones.
I’m installing Bare Knuckle pickups in our guitars, the Black Dog humbucker works remarkably well on our single pickup GTA. This model was inspired by the Gibson Les Paul Junior from the mid ‘50’s. I’ve had several through the 12th Fret repair shop including a ’55 and a ’57 and just love the simplicity about them. As we know, this was a budget guitar built for students. With just one fabulous pickup and a single volume and tone, you had to draw from limited components to get your tone, range and dynamics. Along with a sophisticated exotic tonewood construction, the GTA loaded with just one humbucker with coil tapping facilities, has a lot to offer.
“All guitars in the GT Series feature the best exotic tonewoods, these include ebony, redwood, rosewood, walnut, maple, mahogany, cocobolo and ziricote, for a wide range of tonal options. I am also conscious about the weight of these woods. I have a magic number in grams I work to, and I can more or less decide where a piece of wood is going to be used in the construction just by handling it and how much to remove to achieve the optimum weight. Applying this to our GTO not only allows us to reduce the weight within a solid two-piece mahogany body, it also introduces a crescent shaped f-hole and also continues the theme of our trademark maple wave inlay featured on all models, running from the headstock through the fretboard. These gorgeous tonewoods are also so pleasing to look at, hence our models have natural finishes. The original concept I had in my mind was that if you want a red guitar, have one made in cocobolo or if you want a black one, we’ll build one from ebony.
The GT is a straight down the line model and with a stunning flame maple top, Honduras mahogany body and neck with rosewood fingerboard, is a trusted benchmark for our guitars. The maple cap flexes beautifully for a sweet high end, gorgeous midrange from the mahogany body and sustain from the rosewood fingerboard. It’s from here we can also tailor the customer’s requirements. A Walnut cap for example, will sonically round the corners off maple for a slightly more mellow top end, whilst cocobolo also has strong mid range properties, although not quite so reflective as maple.
Our single pickup GTA crafted with a one-piece Honduras mahogany body and book-matched ebony cap, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard has a very interesting sound. Like maple, ebony also has reflecting properties and delivers a noticeably articulate high end, sustain and resonance, the latter of which are also enhanced by the stringer design in the back of the one piece mahogany necks. I first cut the necks in half, butterfly them and add the maple stringer with a central wood that matches the fretboard. Aesthetics aside, this also adds strength and increases sustain. The necks themselves are shaped with a spoke shave and modelled on classic profiles like the thicker ones akin to ’57, a medium from ’59 and thinner from the 60’s. Tapering the heel where the neck joins the body with a mortise and tenon joint, along with the double cutaway body shape, also offers easy access to the upper frets.
I source a lot of exotic timbers from Tonetech Luthiers Supplies along with gold fret wire and specialist tools, but I’m always on the lookout for useable hardwoods. I actually made a GTA and a GTS recently both with book matched tops from a piece of English walnut I stumbled across, it took some imagination to visualise a guitar body was in there.
“In reality, 8-10 weeks are needed to finish a James Collins guitar, completing about four a month. Right now I’m working on a new guitar which will be the GTB, taking us up to 5 different models. This will be a flat top similar to the GTA but with two optional cap mounted humbuckers or P90 pickups and thru body stringing.
I recently had to make several models for the USA market to be shipped at the same time. I find this much easier, where I have to cut multiple necks and fretboards and matching headstock veneers to keep the continuity flowing.
There’s just myself, one full time employee and two apprentice guys who work one day a week. Part of the apprentice course I run here, is that they have to build a carved top GT from scratch. One guy is at college under a bench and hand joinery course which will give him a great foundation within the art of guitar making, whilst the other apprentice has already completed the Galloup course in the USA. He also came back with an acoustic he’d built and we’ve had several tone-offs between us.
Paul Brett, accidental collector of antique instruments.

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james collins is a self confessed tonehead, heavily into exotic tonewoods, supreme craftsmanship, the finest hardware and in my book, produces a guitar close to perfection.
“i think it all began when my les paul was seriously damaged and three shops couldn’t handle the repair”, says james. “i’d been setting up guitars for friends and working on small fret work, but this repair was out of my league. a friend suggested i should get out there and learn how to do it myself. my day job working at a vinyl record company was going downhill fast as digital was taking over, so i decided to give it some serious thought………my next move was life changing.
i met todd money the manager at the gibson restoration and repair centre, we got around to talking about guitar repairs and i said i wanted to take this seriously. todd recommended i should go to the galloup school of guitar building and repair in big rapids, michigan, usa, so in 2007 i up’d and went.
it was a 10 week course, intense to say the least. we were all in the same accommodation living and breathing guitars. it was a real baptism of fire, immersed in the art of guitar building from 8am to 8pm. apart from wood working, the course also included winding pickups, tap tuning and hardware. the last three weeks, we worked all day including weekends without breaks. it was a truly inspirational experience and i came home with an acoustic and electric guitar built to a high standard. the acoustic came out so well that i keep it here in the work shop as a bench mark for quality.
when i came back from michigan, which i have to say is the coldest place on earth at minus 17 degrees in october, i decided to open my own repair centre called 12th fret in 2008. i kept in touch with todd and sent gibson a warrantor’s application and became one of four official service centres for gibson warranty repairs. eighteen months after the galloup experience, 12th fret became and still are the only stand alone gibson warrantors repairing minor finish issues, fret work and set ups.
“i thought, why install hardware that customers had asked me replace? so i’m only working with what i feel are the best choices throughout the guitar’s construction, this transcends within tonewoods, fret wire, hardware, the lot.
quality capacitors and potentiometers make all the difference. i use jenson capacitors and cts pots which have more of a workable sweep, where the volume and tone response starts straight away rather than suddenly dropping off a cliff right at the end of the trip. all our guitars also have treble bleed circuits to keep the highs clear when the volume control is rolled off. working this gentle taper with the slow sweep of the tone control can offer some very nice tones.
i’m installing bare knuckle pickups in our guitars, the black dog humbucker works remarkably well on our single pickup gta. this model was inspired by the gibson les paul junior from the mid ‘50’s. i’ve had several through the 12th fret repair shop including a ’55 and a ’57 and just love the simplicity about them. as we know, this was a budget guitar built for students. with just one fabulous pickup and a single volume and tone, you had to draw from limited components to get your tone, range and dynamics. along with a sophisticated exotic tonewood construction, the gta loaded with just one humbucker with coil tapping facilities, has a lot to offer.
“all guitars in the gt series feature the best exotic tonewoods, these include ebony, redwood, rosewood, walnut, maple, mahogany, cocobolo and ziricote, for a wide range of tonal options. i am also conscious about the weight of these woods. i have a magic number in grams i work to, and i can more or less decide where a piece of wood is going to be used in the construction just by handling it and how much to remove to achieve the optimum weight. applying this to our gto not only allows us to reduce the weight within a solid two-piece mahogany body, it also introduces a crescent shaped f-hole and also continues the theme of our trademark maple wave inlay featured on all models, running from the headstock through the fretboard. these gorgeous tonewoods are also so pleasing to look at, hence our models have natural finishes. the original concept i had in my mind was that if you want a red guitar, have one made in cocobolo or if you want a black one, we’ll build one from ebony.
the gt is a straight down the line model and with a stunning flame maple top, honduras mahogany body and neck with rosewood fingerboard, is a trusted benchmark for our guitars. the maple cap flexes beautifully for a sweet high end, gorgeous midrange from the mahogany body and sustain from the rosewood fingerboard. it’s from here we can also tailor the customer’s requirements. a walnut cap for example, will sonically round the corners off maple for a slightly more mellow top end, whilst cocobolo also has strong mid range properties, although not quite so reflective as maple.
our single pickup gta crafted with a one-piece honduras mahogany body and book-matched ebony cap, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard has a very interesting sound. like maple, ebony also has reflecting properties and delivers a noticeably articulate high end, sustain and resonance, the latter of which are also enhanced by the stringer design in the back of the one piece mahogany necks. i first cut the necks in half, butterfly them and add the maple stringer with a central wood that matches the fretboard. aesthetics aside, this also adds strength and increases sustain. the necks themselves are shaped with a spoke shave and modelled on classic profiles like the thicker ones akin to ’57, a medium from ’59 and thinner from the 60’s. tapering the heel where the neck joins the body with a mortise and tenon joint, along with the double cutaway body shape, also offers easy access to the upper frets.
i source a lot of exotic timbers from tonetech luthiers supplies along with gold fret wire and specialist tools, but i’m always on the lookout for useable hardwoods. i actually made a gta and a gts recently both with book matched tops from a piece of english walnut i stumbled across, it took some imagination to visualise a guitar body was in there.
“in reality, 8-10 weeks are needed to finish a james collins guitar, completing about four a month. right now i’m working on a new guitar which will be the gtb, taking us up to 5 different models. this will be a flat top similar to the gta but with two optional cap mounted humbuckers or p90 pickups and thru body stringing.
i recently had to make several models for the usa market to be shipped at the same time. i find this much easier, where i have to cut multiple necks and fretboards and matching headstock veneers to keep the continuity flowing.
there’s just myself, one full time employee and two apprentice guys who work one day a week. part of the apprentice course i run here, is that they have to build a carved top gt from scratch. one guy is at college under a bench and hand joinery course which will give him a great foundation within the art of guitar making, whilst the other apprentice has already completed the galloup course in the usa. he also came back with an acoustic he’d built and we’ve had several tone-offs between us.
paul brett, accidental collector of antique instruments.


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PUBLIC funding has been taken for granted by the sports fraternity for far too long and there are always unscrupulous people waiting to make a quick buck.
We often hear of overspending, ‘shady deals’, unaccounted or missing funds, and athletes complaining about being short-changed from district right up to Olympic levels.
The latest is the Auditor-General’s Report for Pahang which says there are glaring differences in the prices of equipment acquired for the 15th Malaysia Games (Sukma).
The report also says up to 1,211 assets worth RM93,150 have gone missing due to theft, accidents, natural disaster, depreciation, fraud and the negligence.
It notes that up to 24 items bought for RM120,688 had not been used as of the day of auditing. With the 17th Malaysia Games just round the corner, it won’t be surprising if similar reports emerge.
Perlis Menteri Besar Azlan Man has said some RM150 million has been spent on preparations for the Games, including upgrading existing facilities and constructing new venues.
Perlis will host the Games for the first time and while one of the aims is to see the host state acquire top sports facilities, more often than not, this is taken as an opportunity by individuals and companies to make profit.
Azlan has said the new sports facilities will not become white elephants as the state will set up a committee to ensure the venues are used and maintained.
It is indeed the hope that there is proper management after the Games and accountability tops the priority list.
Another sports event that attracts profit-seekers every year is football. The M-League to be exact.
The green light to sign foreign players is seen by many as a money-making venture while teams waste money on exorbitant fees for average or even injured players.
Just look at the number of foreign players expected to be replaced before the transfer window closes next week.
Now, the teams will have to settle previous contracts and sign on new players, but are they even batting an eye? After all, it is not their money, but that of sponsors, well-wishers and gate collections from fans.
The sad part is that all this comes at the expense of the national team whose top players do not get exposure to their own league because of the presence of the foreigners.
While the FA of Malaysia and the state FAs cite reasons like drawing the crowd to the stadiums and raising the standard of the game for bringing in foreign players, there are fans who think otherwise. Last week, I was in Kuala Terengganu to witness the match between T-Team and Pahang and the stadium was nearly full.
The next morning, on the way to the airport to catch my flight back to Kuala Lumpur, I started a conversation with the taxi driver, who had also watched the match. Obviously, Wan Amran Wan Sulong supported T-Team.
“It does not matter if the state team or T-Team play, I am there to support the team faithfully. Of course, when the state team play, the stadium is full,” he said.
“When foreign players were barred, we still had bumper crowds.
Asked if his opinion was in the minority, he stressed the people of Terengganu would be proud to do well with their own players and that most of his friends felt the same way.
The time has come to listen to the grassroots about prudent spending and not allowing hard-earned taxpayers’ money to go into the pockets of profit-seekers.
He can be reached at tmariadass@gmail.com.

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public funding has been taken for granted by the sports fraternity for far too long and there are always unscrupulous people waiting to make a quick buck.
we often hear of overspending, ‘shady deals’, unaccounted or missing funds, and athletes complaining about being short-changed from district right up to olympic levels.
the latest is the auditor-general’s report for pahang which says there are glaring differences in the prices of equipment acquired for the 15th malaysia games (sukma).
the report also says up to 1,211 assets worth rm93,150 have gone missing due to theft, accidents, natural disaster, depreciation, fraud and the negligence.
it notes that up to 24 items bought for rm120,688 had not been used as of the day of auditing. with the 17th malaysia games just round the corner, it won’t be surprising if similar reports emerge.
perlis menteri besar azlan man has said some rm150 million has been spent on preparations for the games, including upgrading existing facilities and constructing new venues.
perlis will host the games for the first time and while one of the aims is to see the host state acquire top sports facilities, more often than not, this is taken as an opportunity by individuals and companies to make profit.
azlan has said the new sports facilities will not become white elephants as the state will set up a committee to ensure the venues are used and maintained.
it is indeed the hope that there is proper management after the games and accountability tops the priority list.
another sports event that attracts profit-seekers every year is football. the m-league to be exact.
the green light to sign foreign players is seen by many as a money-making venture while teams waste money on exorbitant fees for average or even injured players.
just look at the number of foreign players expected to be replaced before the transfer window closes next week.
now, the teams will have to settle previous contracts and sign on new players, but are they even batting an eye? after all, it is not their money, but that of sponsors, well-wishers and gate collections from fans.
the sad part is that all this comes at the expense of the national team whose top players do not get exposure to their own league because of the presence of the foreigners.
while the fa of malaysia and the state fas cite reasons like drawing the crowd to the stadiums and raising the standard of the game for bringing in foreign players, there are fans who think otherwise. last week, i was in kuala terengganu to witness the match between t-team and pahang and the stadium was nearly full.
the next morning, on the way to the airport to catch my flight back to kuala lumpur, i started a conversation with the taxi driver, who had also watched the match. obviously, wan amran wan sulong supported t-team.
“it does not matter if the state team or t-team play, i am there to support the team faithfully. of course, when the state team play, the stadium is full,” he said.
“when foreign players were barred, we still had bumper crowds.
asked if his opinion was in the minority, he stressed the people of terengganu would be proud to do well with their own players and that most of his friends felt the same way.
the time has come to listen to the grassroots about prudent spending and not allowing hard-earned taxpayers’ money to go into the pockets of profit-seekers.
he can be reached at tmariadass@gmail.com.