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WASHINGTON (November 18, 2010) — Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, Mississippi,
chairman of the Subcommittee for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
(CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the U.S. bishops, reported on the recent
steps by his committee and a workgroup of bishops to review and renew the
policies and practices of the program. He made this report November 15 at the
annual Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) in Baltimore. Joining him for the presentation of the report were Bishop
David Zubik of Pittsburgh, Bishop Terry Steib of Memphis, Tennessee, and Bishop
Frank Kane, auxiliary of Chicago.
Full report follows:
The Review and Renewal of CCHD
A year ago I came to this podium to pledge a serious review of our Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Today I come to thank those who led the effort to fulfill that pledge, to thank our Administrative Committee for their action in September to "accept and affirm" the Review and Renewal of CCHD as the basis for moving forward, and to thank you my brother bishops, for your sharing your concerns and input and recommendations throughout this process and in our regional meetings this morning that continue to shape this task.
This Review and Renewal of CCHD does three fundamental things:
Our work is not done. We will be responding to the suggestions voiced earlier today in our Regional Meetings and in the discussions to come. The concerns expressed this morning reflect the specific new directions of the Report.
These are your concerns and our agenda for the future.
The work is already underway, your CCHD Subcommittee approved on Saturday:
The Report provides a detailed plan of action, making clear that this review is neither repackaging "business as usual" nor abandoning CCHD's unique mission to the poor. We:
In closing,
At this time of growing poverty, we need a renewed, strengthened, faithful
CCHD more than ever. In the midst of economic crisis, this Review and Renewal
commits us once again not only to CCHD, but also to Jesus' mission, and ours,
"to bring good news to the poor, liberty to captives, new sight to the blind and
to set the downtrodden free." (Luke 4:18)
Keywords: Catholic Campaign for Human Development, CCHD, U.S. bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Roger Morin, Fall General Assembly, Baltimore, Review and Renewal of Catholic Campaign for Human Development
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The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) has awarded four grants to UMass Lowell faculty to conduct research that identifies and tests less hazardous substances used in resins, nail polish, disinfectants and photovoltaics processing.
"Our faculty are leading the way in development of more environmentally friendly substances that perform as well as, or better, than toxic substances," says Pam Eliason, industry and research program manager.
This year's projects and grant recipients include:
TURI's research program connects the challenges currently facing industry with the expertise and innovation present at the University. Merely writing the grant proposal helped Hansen think about the benefits of reducing toxics use at the source.
"Applying for the TURI grant has been a valuable catalyst for our research group to re-think the adverse respiratory effects associated with using typical composite materials," he says. "Previously, we would rely on engineered controls like ventilation to divert the noxious vapors associated with resin use. Now we have an opportunity to identify safer chemical alternatives, and then implement them in coordination with Massachusetts-based industrial partners so that the use of toxic chemicals can be avoided at the outset."


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by Tom Utescher
The racquetmen of La Salle College High School recently closed out another successful season, winning their sixth straight tennis title in the Philadelphia Catholic League, and repeating as PIAA District 12 champion.
During their undefeated regular season campaign, the Explorers competed much of the time without their number one player, Christian Lutschaunig. The junior was troubled by tendinitis early in the spring, then he sprained an ankle in mid-April during warm-ups at a non-league match against Penn Charter.
Senior Brian Stefanowicz, who has earned a scholarship to Lafayette College, moved up to the top spot.
At the beginning of May La Salle topped St. Joseph's Prep, 3-2, to claim its sixth consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League title, then it was on to the PIAA District 12 championship match against the Philadelphia Public League winner, Central High School.
This was a 5-0 sweep for the Explorers, with Stefanowicz, sophomore Pete DeWitt, and junior R.J. Napolitano winning at first, second, and third singles. The victorious doubles duos consisted of juniors Mike O'Connor and John Neufeld in the first flight, and seniors Eric Schultz (Penn) and J.J. Plamondon (Delaware) at second doubles.
Things did not go as well in the opening match of the PIAA Class AAA state tournament, as La Salle was toppled 4-1 by the second seed out of District 1, Unionville High School. The number one for the Indians is 2011 state singles champion Mike Furr, and most of Furr's teammates also won their matches against the Explorers, with Napolitano coming through at third singles to save La Salle from a shut out.
This ended their run as a team, but several Explorers players were still going in district and state singles and doubles tournaments, which are separate from the team competition. In the District 12 singles championships, Stefanowicz won the title by avenging an earlier loss. In the Catholic League championship match, he had fallen to St. Joe's Prep sophomore Grant Boyce, but in district singles final he overcame Boyce, 6-2, 4-6, 6-0.
Singles players throughout the regular season, La Salle's DeWitt and Napolitano joined forces to win the District 12 doubles crown, beating a pair from the Prep in the finals. For all three Explorers, it was on to the singles and doubles state championships in Hershey, held May 25 and 26.
Stefanowicz had a difficult draw, and lost in the first round, 0-6, 0-6, to the eventual PIAA singles champion, Kevin Wang of Conestoga High School (who also led the Pioneers to the state team title in Class AAA). Napolitano and DeWitt met with a similar fate, losing two 2-6 sets in their tourney opener against a duo from Radnor High.


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Bible Study – 12:15 pm
Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 pm
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Northport, AL 35473
Following the ordination of an elder in the church here, Pastor Todd preaches this charge. Elders serve a vital role of leadership in the local church. Thank God He raises men up for the benefit of the local church. The passage before us contains instruction for men who serve God in the role of elder.


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Let's just hope that all the members of so-called Generation Me are not as selfish, opportunistic and venal as some of the characters in Paul Downs Colaizzo's deeply cynical play, "Really Really."
The disturbing drama opened Tuesday night, presented off-Broadway by MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. David Cromer's taut direction creates suspense and ambivalence, as the initially appealing characters gradually reveal how far they might go to protect themselves or get what they want.
As Colaizzo's clever, deliberately ambiguous plot twists and turns, facts may become lies and vice versa. His picture of a group of college-age young people trying to make their way in this world any way they can is well-written and acted, presenting a sardonic view of people whose individual code of conduct seems nebulous at best.
Zosia Mamet makes an impressive stage debut with her sensitive, deliberately ambiguous portrayal of an under-privileged student, Leigh. While it seems unclear what actually happened between Leigh and the handsome, popular Davis (Matt Lauria) behind closed doors at a drunken party, the aftermath upends their lives and those of their friends.
Leigh presents herself as the innocent victim of rape resulting in a miscarriage, while Davis can't remember anything at all. Lauria's portrayal of an apparently nice guy watching his whole life and future evaporate before his eyes is affecting. Mamet subtly shifts gears as Leigh, who seems controlled and enigmatic, may be using the situation to her own advantage. Is she as haunted-looking and fragile as she appears, or is she shrewdly applying her brutally-obtained life-skills to throw Davis under the bus?
Lauren Culpepper is perky and comical as Leigh's roommate, Grace. With delicate irony, Culpepper presents a chilling manifesto for GenMe at a Future Leaders of America convention. In a speech to an audience of her ambitious peers, Grace carefully explains the "upside" to their "healthy selfishness," saying their "secret weapon" is "composed of defiance and denial and greed." For them, the only question that should matter in any situation is, "What can I do to get what I want?"
The shifting positions taken by Davis' so-called friends are surprisingly disloyal, in particular his entitled, manipulative roommate Cooper (David Hull, boyish yet cagey). Once university authorities become involved, self-preservation kicks in big time for Cooper and their studious rugby teammate Johnson (a nicely geeky Kobi Libii).
Evan Jonigkeit rings true with his portrayal of Jimmy, Leigh's gullible but somewhat controlling boyfriend. The arrival in Act 2 of Leigh's brash, outspoken sister, Haley (a funny, loose-cannon performance by Aleque Reid) reveals some of Leigh's unpleasant history and raises even more doubt about her honesty and credibility.
As presented here by Colaizzo, concern for others doesn't exist for GenMe. They won't just throw you under the bus; they might back it up over you again for good measure.


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If you are a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and are unable to travel to Salt Lake City to attend the Professional Management Conference (PMC) then you will be interested in the following announcement from APG about a new virtual participation option:
Are you unable to attend our upcoming APG Professional Management Conference (PMC) in person? We are excited to announce a virtual option for a selection of the lectures. APG has partnered with FamilySearch to offer streaming for the following lectures:
Tuesday afternoon, 19 March 2013, 3:30-5:00 p.m., MDT
Variables in Professional Genealogists' Approaches to Research
Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
Wednesday afternoon, 20 March 2013, 1:30-5:00 p.m., MDT
Client Reports: Dos, Don't, and Maybes
Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
More Than the Begats: Using the Law to Spice up a Research Report
Judy G. Russell, J.D., CG
The Best Educational Plan for You: The Workshop
Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL
The virtual option is available for APG members only. Pricing is $30 for Tuesday's lecture and $65 for Wednesdays lectures. The lectures will available through the APG website as a live stream, with recordings accessible for one week. Log in to the APG member site and register at http://www.apgen.org/members/
We look forward to your participation!


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Today's post is a little different. It's from guest contributor Katrina Rice, who works with movie props for a living and assists photographers for weddings. But here's the thing... she's not a shooting assistant, not a photographer at all. She created an invaluable position for the photographers she works with and tells her story, offers tips, and offers a sneak peak into her "wedding kit".
The Second Second Shooter: Why a Good Wedding Photographer Brings an Assistant Who Isn't a Photographer
When I first started assisting wedding photographers, we didn't really know what to call what I was doing so we called my position "the photo stylist". Photographer Patrick Williams and I came up with the idea to help out his team on wedding day with all the things that inevitably come up. This included, but was not limited to, popped buttons, stained wedding dresses, falling hairstyles, droopy boutonnières, holding the train, holding the bouquet, arranging the somethings (old, new, borrowed, blue) to be photographed, getting Kleenex, lint rolling the groom, remembering to get that picture of Aunt Stella from Chicago, finding the tossing bouquet, telling everyone which leg the garter is worn on (left, but it doesn't actually matter, they just like to be told), bustling the dress, communicating with the DJ for the photographer, lighting the cake for the photographer, running the formal session which has a very long list and a very small window of time…the list goes on.
What started out as a trial position ended up becoming a really great selling point, and I moved with the work to my current home with Melissa Prosser Photography. I stay busy with my regular job working on movie sets as an assistant prop master, but when I am not filming, I do weddings. When Melissa shot a wedding in the Dominican Republic recently and was only able to travel with one other member of her team, she brought me. I found myself wading out into the ocean with a towel during the Trash the Dress for the bride, setting up a still life shot on the beach of the welcome gifts that each guest received, and locating a missing groomsman who was asleep in his room. There is always something to be done and it's always something different. Each wedding has it's own minor fires that need putting out and each family is so very grateful that someone like myself was there to do it, because everyone else was busy too.
Something that always impresses the client and something I don't leave home without is my trusty wedding kit. It's a variation of the pre-fab wedding day kits you'll see sold in gift shops to mothers and bridesmaids, but it has much, much more to offer. I started to compile it with different items that the various departments on a movie set use: hair, makeup, wardrobe, props. Each time something comes up that I don't have, which is rare now, I add to it. The kit has saved many a dress and calmed many a maid when I am able to say "I've got that!" and everyone goes, "whew!".
A few key components of the kit are the fancy hanger, which is nothing more than the classic tufted lingerie hanger, which the wedding dress should arrive on but doesn't, so I always switch out the clear plastic alterations hanger for mine. The photographer then gets a nice picture of a beautiful dress on a lovely hanger that doesn't look like it just came from the cleaners. Another staple is the mighty Shout Wipe. I cannot sing their praises enough. What does that have to do with a photographer, you ask? It doesn't, except that no one else has them, and when the bride walks through something (wet mulch, for example) to pose for an outdoor shot, she gets a little weary when she looks down to see red stains on her white dress. "We can fix it," we say, and we always do. Recently, a bridesmaid cut the dickens out of her ankle while shaving, and her champagne colored shoe was covered in blood. The Shout Wipes and I went to town and got the shoe good as new by ceremony time. The bridal party was amazed. The Mother of the Bride was impressed. This is how the client knows they made the right choice.
Another part of my day with the wedding photographer often involves running the formal shoot. This is a hectic time where two people have just gotten married, the children are about to lose it, the elders are tired and their feet hurt, and everyone wants to run off to the reception. The list, if provided, is sometimes long, but essential. You cannot find out three weeks later that you did not get that shot of Aunt Cassie and the Bride and Groom. People will be upset. The photographer is busy worrying about lighting and focus and all of the other elements that make a great picture, so I have the list and I wrangle the heck out of the bridal party and family. I place the people in the shot. I get the next group on deck. I get the kids and elders out FIRST and I do not let the maids and men leave for cocktails. "Next up, if you are related to the groom, and your last name is Baker, you are needed!" It makes everything run efficiently and it REALLY helps out the boss. People get out fast and they like it. I check things off as I go so nothing gets missed. You wouldn't believe how, in the heat of battle, you will forget what group you just shot.
I also run around when we do the bride and groom alone, making suggestions, holding the flowers, fluffing the train, holding the light stick, absolutely whatever needs to be done. Often times there is a need to communicate with the venue to get something accomplished. The photographer will want a sunset shot of our couple, for example. "Go find Gretchen with the hotel and ask for a golf cart right before sunset so we can get down to the golf course and get that shot they want," he or she will say. And I will. "Oh, and find out when sunset is." And I do.
On a movie set, there is a first AD, (assistant director) who runs the show. Then there is the second AD, who backs them up. The second AD has such a big job, there is also a position called "the second second," because no single person can do the job alone. The ADs are a team who are highly coordinated in their efforts to shoot a movie. They go above and beyond their job description and handle anything and everything that comes their way. They hit the ground running. They work ridiculous hours. They make it happen. In many ways, shooting a wedding is a lot like shooting a movie. I do both, and I enjoy both. If you are a wedding photographer, I highly recommend that you consider adding a second second to your team. This person never has a camera. They are not a photographer. They are there to back you up. Trust me, you and your clients will notice the difference.
Bio: Katrina Rice was born and raised in Alaska. She currently lives in Atlanta, GA and works in the film industry as an Assistant Prop Master. When she is not on movie sets, she assists wedding photographers.


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Basic Networking Resources
Novices to the network world should check out the educational animated movie at the Warriors of the Net site. The Computer Networking section of WebJunction has many resources dedicated to understanding computer networks in libraries.
Along with TCP/IP, Ethernet is the dominant technology in wired local area networks (LANs). Lantronix has a good Ethernet Tutorial, though the third part of it includes too many sales pitches. This tutorial has some information about the different types of cables commonly used in local area networks, but for more in-depth information, see Ethernet Cable Identification and this FAQ on CAT-5, CAT-6 and other cabling standards.
If you're interested in TCP/IP, the Learn Networking site has an introduction, and they also have a tutorial about subnetting. You can calculate subnets by hand, but a lot of administrators just use a calculator. Microsoft also has some information about IP addressing. If you need to do some basic connection troubleshooting, TCP/IP Troubleshooting at the Microsoft site will teach you to use some basic tools such as ping and ipconfig.
For definitions of basic networking equipment, see Network Gear at About.com or search for individual terms (e.g., switch, router, firewall) at Webopedia and Wikipedia.
For more information about wireless networking, see Recipes for a 5-Star Library.
The FCC's article, What is Broadband? defines broadband and discusses its importance and the different types. Our article on Internet Access and ISPs also has information on this subject.
Basic Security Information
The SANS Institute creates an annual list of the Top 20 Security Risks. While this list may go beyond the scope of the small to medium-sized library, it represents the most accurate compilation of malicious activity on the Internet. Microsoft's Security Guide for Small Business provides an excellent overview of establishing a secure network.
Network Diagramming Software
Microsoft Visio is often used for network diagrams, and libraries can buy it at a discount from TechSoup. Gliffy is an easy-to-use online program with a free and a paid version. Dia and Networknotepad are two free, open-source diagramming programs. Also, most network monitoring programs can automatically create a map of your local area network and/or your wide area network.
Identifying Vulnerabilities and Risks in Your Network
Common threats: Infopeople describes Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities. Microsoft has similar information on pages 5 to 9 of their Security Guide for Small Business. While written a few years ago, Why You Need a Firewall by Cisco also identifies the different types of attacks that are prevalent on the Internet.
Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Nmap is another popular, free tool which scans your network and looks for vulnerabilities. By default it runs from the command line, but you can also find several free graphical interfaces (e.g., Zenmap for Linux and NmapView for Windows). For a short beginner's guide, see Nmap for Beginners. For a thorough run-down, see Secrets of Network Cartography. Also check out this list of Top 10 Vulnerability Scanners as voted on by security experts. Most of the tools on this list are commercial, and some are quite expensive.
Risk assessment: InfoPeople has an article on Library Security Principals that includes a section on Risk Assessment.
Creating Security Policies
WebJunction's article on Security Policies has advice about the process of developing a policy, and TechAtlas provides an excellent template to get you started.
Security Policies 101 highlights several reasons for implementing security policies and also illustrates the difference between technical and administrative policies.
Non-technical Hurdles to Implementing Effective Security Policies by Gary Kessler provides an important non-technical perspective on security policies.
Selecting a Firewall
Search Security's Firewall Architecture Tutorial tells you how to choose firewalls and where to place them on your network. Windows Networking also has an article on Choosing a Firewall. It's a few years old now but still has relevant advice. A Guide to Unified Threat Management has advice on researching and testing these devices. A Unified Threat Management (UTM) system is a hardware appliance that has firewall capabilities as well other security features (e.g. spam filtering, antivirus filtering, and intrusion detection functionality). Network World's Firewall Buyer's Guide is a good resource for comparing specifications, but since it relies on manufacturers to submit information, there are currently no Cisco products listed.
Network Performance Metrics
Connectivity Troubleshooting from WebJunction and How to Troubleshoot TCP/IP in Windows XP both explain ping, traceroute and other basic troubleshooting tools. A Survey of Network Monitoring Tools from WebJunction and ABC: An Introduction to Network Monitoring from CIO.com both explain the different functions performed by this type of tool. Stanford Linear Accelerator Center has an exhaustive list of free and commercial solutions.
Bandwidth Management
For advice from the library community, see this thread on Bandwidth Limiting (aka traffic shaping) at WebJunction.
The QoS article on the Gentoo Wiki server tells you how to build your own packet shaper using open-source software, but it also explains the concepts that underlie packet shaping and Quality of Service.
What Is Web Caching? on the WebJunction site offers a good introduction to this topic. For a more detailed explanation, check out the Caching Tutorial for Web Authors and Web Masters.
The Options for Network Optimization gives a quick overview of the various techniques used to speed up a WAN link or an Internet connection. WAN Optimization Appliances at the Network Computing site offers a review of four popular optimization tools.


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In some cases, government action on a matter is urgent and requires immediate attention.
In some cases, government action on a matter is urgent and requires immediate attention.
But in the case of the proposed recreation park off Lewis Farm Road, we applaud the Havelock Board of Commissioners for taking their time.
They got quite an earful from about 10 residents who spoke during Monday night�s public hearing of the park. While the finances of the recreation complex are enough to give one pause � the city�s use of about $75,000 in taxpayer money would be required to help build the park � concerns raised by residents in the area should make everyone stop and think.
The narrow, two-lane Lewis Farm Road is used mostly by the few residents who live on it, some military convoys, farmers and owners of horses at nearby stables. Simply put, especially on weekends, there may be more horses using the road to move back and forth among trails in the area than cars.
These stable owners and horse owners raised valid concerns about their safety. Also among the safety issues is increased traffic at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Carolina Pines Boulevard as well as the safety of those using the park, with hunters taking to the nearby woods and fields during their seasons.
Whatever their final decision, commissioners did the right thing by taking more time to disect this issue and not rushing into a decision, that in the end, could negatively impact the city and residents.


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Sun will no longer be a member of the Wonder Girls after the upcoming press conference for her wedding.
The Wonder Girls leader will officially stop promoting with the group after her wedding, which will be held on January 26th at 10:30PM KST at Seoul's Lotte Hotel. Sun is marrying Korean-Canadian James Park, who she met while they were both volunteering in Haiti.
JYP Entertainment announced, "With her wedding ahead on the 26th, Sun will be completing her official promotions after the press conference. The press conference will be held two hours before her wedding." It was also added that Sun's fiance will not be attending the conference.
In related news, the Wonder Girls are currently reported to be preparing for solo promotions.
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The C. Harry Knowles Collection consists of materials on the life and career of C. Harry Knowles, including digitized images as well as physical materials housed in Auburn University Library's Department of Special Collections and Archives.
This collection consists of materials on the life and career of Eugene B. Sledge.
This collection contains architectural renderings in watercolor created by students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University).
These collections consists of diaries and collections of letters from the Civil War era found in Special Collections and Archives. The diaries offer a unique look into the lives of common soldiers, spies and even a bodyguard of Abraham Lincoln.
Photographs of notable people, places, and events in the history of Auburn University, from the late 19th century onwards.
Viewable pages of Auburn University's yearbooks dating back to 1897.
This collection contains correspondence from the Norris family [1861-1909] and John R. Buford [1862-1876] as well as early Southern Methodist-Episcopal Mission Reports about the Confederados community [c. 1867-1874], and memoirs of some of the descendants [1970s-1988].
Design Alabama is a publication focusing on architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, and urban design and community planning in the State of Alabama.
These posters are the work of the students of the Urban Studio, an outreach program of Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Each poster is a graphic "snapshot" of an Alabama community's Small Town Design Initiative.


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Astrakhan Oblast
Astrakhan Oblast (Russian: Астраха́нская о́бласть uh-struh-KHAN-skuh-yuh OH-bluhst') is a region in the Lower Volga, descending from steppe along the Volga to the northwestern Caspian Sea. It borders Volgograd Oblast to the north, Kalmykia to the west, and Kazakhstan to the East
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Astrakhan Oblast is a region steeped in the history of Central Asia. Before the arrival of Russian power, this area was at times ruled by the Jewish Khazar Khaganate, the Golden Horde, and the Astrakhan Khanate (centered on the present day city). In 1556 Ivan the Terrible conquered the region and annexed most of its territory at a time when Russian-allied Kalmyks were attacking and displacing the Muslim Tatars of the region. In 1580, having seen off Ottoman challenges to Russian rule, Russia constructed Astrakhan's magnificent Kremlin, which is a mix of traditional Russian and Baroque styles. Astrakhan's nature as a pivotal region for Central Asia continued when Peter the Great established a major shipbuilding yard on the Caspian Sea and established the region as the base for Russian expansion into the great Khanates of Khiva, Samarkand, and Bukhara, located in present day Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Today Astrakhan Oblast is a relatively sleepy, sparsely populated region near the confluence of the Volga River and the Caspian Sea, notable for its large gas reserves. The region retains sizeable Kazakh and Tatar minorities.
Despite its multicultural past, nearly everyone in Astrakhan Oblast speaks Russian as a first language.
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Astrakhan Oblast is served by rail from Volgograd.
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The natural companion to an Astrakhan visit is its western neighbor Kalmykia. Probably the most convenient way to get there is to take a minibus (marshrutka) from Astrakhan to Elista.
It is also possible to relive your dreams of Russian conquest of Central Asia by taking the train west from Astrakhan to Atyrau, Kazakhstan.


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Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Short Ribs
Total TimePrep: 5 min. + marinating Bake: 2 hours 10 min.
Makes10 servings
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 7 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over ribs. Place in two large resealable plastic bags; seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil; grease the foil. Place ribs in prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove ribs from the oven. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes, turning and basting frequently with sauce.
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I am VERY fussy about ribs. They are better then I thought they would be. But they are not perfect to me. BUT!! My fussy kids and wife loved them. The prep time is long for me. Mix first 7 ingredients together the night before, rub on then sit overnight. Then next day put them in the oven for 2 hours and cook the sauce for an hour. The recipe is simple enough but calls for a lot of commited time for most families. Then grill for 20 minutes basting constantly!! I used oak wood heat for 20 minutes and got a great mellow smoke flavor. Don't get me wrong these ribs are good, especially for kids and others who like very mild sauce. I gave it a 4 because of the time spent you could make better ribs. The ribs are very tender and juicy. Hope this helps.
Apr 2, 2011
I made this a while ago using short ribs and was on here trying to find this recipe for pork baby back ribs for dinner tomorrow. I am so glad I found it! It's one of those recipes you remember! The rub was outstanding and so simple.


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I write candid memoir and fearless poetry, and delve into hard issues others tend to avoid. I aspire to show women that God's redemption and healing are just a story away.
Fear, uncertainty, and regret rule many lives, especially the lives of those who have experienced trials and trauma. I can relate. I've seen my share of difficult times.
But through the power of Jesus and the forgiveness he offers and teaches, I've learned to not let fear win. I hope, by what I write here, to help others conquer fear, uncertainty, and regret as well.
I am the author of My Name Is Beloved, winner of the 2017 Cascade Writing Contest award for Unpublished Memoir. I am currently seeking an agent and publisher for this book.
I am also the author of two self-published books of poetry, which you can read more about here. I am a four-time finalist (including two finalist spots in 2018) in the Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest for Published Poetry.
In addition, I am working on a nonfiction Christian living book titled You Can't Go Back to Tuesday—Living Today without Regret Tomorrow, which is a finalist in the 2018 Cascade Writing Contest in the Unpublished Nonfiction category. I am actively seeking an agent and publisher for this book.
A Little More about Me
I am a wife, mother (of a young adult), daughter, sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, friend, Christian, lawyer (recovering), and person who loves life. Though I've experience some difficulties and pain in my life, I am thankful they have made me stronger and shaped who I am.
I love to write, and would often "write" things in my head that I never committed to paper. That's why I decided to start this blog. To make room in my head for more. When I start writing in my head, the thing I am writing will stay there and take up space, thoughts, and energy for some time. Committing my thoughts to digital paper has helped me move on to the next thing more quickly.
My law school income tax professor commented on my blog: "You are writing from the heart, and as always, doing it well. I hope you stick with it — there are always moments when a blogger gets tired — because you are making us all think. Which is what this internet thing should be all about." That was eight years ago and I haven't given it up yet.


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As you guys know - I've tried a number of frozen lunches and even a couple of shelf-stable products. Most of the shelf-stable aren't anywhere NEAR the top of my favorites - but I was willing to give one more another try...
The sauce and pasta are separate - so you open the one partition to a dotted line - then microwave.
I was very skeptical - there was one shelf-stable that I had tried before that was DISGUSTING! It's part of why I started reviewing these...so what would the verdict be?
I mean - as awesome as pasta and sauce can be...but really - it was great! I'd say it was BETTER than any frozen version that I've had and tasted pretty much like I had just cooked this at home.
I will definitely be purchasing this again!
Here are my notes:
- Flavor - This tasted just like Barilla pasta sauce out of the jar. It's extremely fresh and full of tomato flavor!
- Meat - there's no meat here!
- Time - IT COOKS IN 60 SECONDS!!!
- Cooking - Excellent - no issues!
- Cost - I don't remember but it was probably around $3 and I had a coupon
- Nutrition - 320 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 690 mg sodium
- Allergens - unsure...I don't have the package anymore
- Fullness Factor - fantastic - I was shocked at how full I was. I had brought a salad to have with it but it wasn't even necessary.
So don't hesitate to head out and purchase this one - it's a keeper!
(I wasn't compensated for this - I paid for this product and nobody asked me to review it.)
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Almost exactly a year ago I was stood on the platform at Roughton Road station, my life packed into bags, ready to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life. It's hard to believe a year has passed, the time has just flown by. That year has seen Rainbird more than double in size, gain traction, and move to swanky new offices. It's also seen us accepted onto the MasterCard Start Path program, which is why I'm once again sat on a bed that isn't mine, away from my family.
The Start Path programme is 6 months long, but it's a very different beast to Techstars. For starters, only a couple of weeks is spent away from home, kicking off with an Immersion Week in Berlin. Secondly, I don't think the mental working hours will apply. And thirdly, daily blogging isn't going to happen (although maybe for the days when I'm away from home).
Despite being run by a big corporate like MasterCard the programme has a startup feel to it, right down to the space we're using. Today has mostly been introductions, both to MasterCard and the Start Path programme, and to each other as we're one of 7 startups in this cohort. Tomorrow I get to learn all about payments. In the mean time I actually need to get some work done, something that could be fun given the poor mobile signal and flaky hotel WiFi.
Since arriving in Germany I've learned that you need to validate your train tickets (Ben and I got told off for not doing that by the conductor on the train from the airport), that hotels here don't believe in proper pillows (may require some improvisation), and that pedestrian crossings don't quite work like they do in the UK (turning traffic seems to still drive at you, and you just have to take it on faith they're going to yield for you). Oh, and German gummy bears (and gummy sweets in general) are just awesome.
Despite the not-so-mental working hours I seriously doubt we'll get to see much of the city. It's autumn, so it's going to be dark when we leave each evening, and it's only a short walk from the hotel to the venue with not a huge amount to see en-route, or to explore in the surrounding area. That said, we did get to see a few sights on the train this morning when we weren't being told off for accidentally fare dodging.


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Biography Snapshot
Born: 26 January 1973, Carnlough, Northern Ireland
Teams Managed: Swansea (July 2010 - May 2012), Reading (June 2009 - December 2009), Watford (November 2008 - June 2009)
Career Record: 151 matches (62W-33D-56L)
We might as well get the feared, loaded question out of the way up front. Is Brendan Rodgers the new flavor of the month?
There's no comparison – whether in tactics, personality, résumé, or otherwise – to the last time Liverpool hired a flavor of the month. But could Rodgers end up as this season's Owen Coyle?
No matter who FSG chose to replace Dalglish, it would have been a gamble. Martinez? Almost as inexperienced, although Rodgers has a "big club" background due to his time with Mourinho's Chelsea. Villas-Boas spectacularly failed in his last job, and was seemingly ruled out earlier in the process. The fans' choice, Rafa Benitez, was a non-starter; FSG had already been burned by reaching backwards, although Hodgson's inability to do anything right forced their hand in regards to Dalglish. They weren't going to make that mistake again, especially considering the baggage Benitez carries with a distinct segment of Liverpool fans and the British press, as well as his renowned demand for total control. Guardiola, Klopp? Not interested. Capello? Another who'd probably demand more control than FSG were willing to give and with little room for growth given his long CV.
It appears that the choice came down to Martinez or Rodgers. Two of the youngest managers in the league, one who's been in the league for just one season, the other who's never finished above 15th in his three top-tier seasons. FSG are obviously building with the long-term in mind.
Rodgers, unlike Martinez, has a preferred system. His sides play 4-3-3. Martinez's Wigan played every variation of 4-5-1 under the sun in addition to the much-written-about 3-4-3, with varying levels of success. Rodgers' Swansea side used the same formula in nearly every fixture this season: a moderately high defensive line focused on short passes and building from the back, three central midfielders, two fleet-footed wingers-cum-forwards, and a central striker.
Sure, call it 4-2-3-1 if you want – that often what Swansea looked like without the ball, Allen got forward from midfield more than Gower or Britton, and Dyer and Sinclair were as much wingers as wide forwards. Unlike other 4-2-3-1s, even when Allen got forward, he looked more a part of the central midfield than one of the attackers. This probably wouldn't be Rafa Benitez's 4-2-3-1, the style still used to define that formation in most Liverpool fans' minds.
More important than the formation are the ideas behind it. Rodgers, whose managerial lineage traces directly back to Jose Mourinho, is clearly a devotee of Barcelona and Spain's tiki-taka football – mentioned in almost anything written about Rodgers' Swansea and excellently summarized by the first half of this blog post. Two recent interviews are required reading: from the Telegraph in January and the Guardian prior to the May meeting with Liverpool, which are the sources of his subsequent quotes.
"I like to control games. I like to be responsible for our own destiny. If you are better than your opponent with the ball you have a 79 per cent chance of winning the game. For me it is quite logical. It doesn't matter how big or small you are, if you don't have the ball you can't score."
For fans reared by Benitez's Liverpool, this is a comforting quote. His Liverpool sides also dictated possession, albeit using different means. Swansea were often more ponderous in possession, but Swansea's players were almost totally Premiership novices. As Who Scored wrote soon after the news broke, only Barca (88.5%), Bayern (86.3%), and Manchester City (85.9%) had a better pass success rate in the top 5 leagues this season than Swansea's 85.7%.
It's self-serving to link my own earlier work, but the frustration over how Rodgers' Swansea stifled Liverpool in both meetings still oozes from the screen. And Liverpool weren't the only side to succumb to Swansea in such disheartening manner.
"My template for everything is organisation. With the ball you have to know the movement patterns, the rotation, the fluidity and positioning of the team. Then there's our defensive organisation. So if it is not going well we have a default mechanism which makes us hard to beat and we can pass our way into the game again. Rest with the ball. Then we'll build again."
And there's the Mourinho heritage. Organization, movement patterns, positioning. Not quite a rigid chessboard, but definable routines. I doubt it's coincidence that FSG refused Steve Clarke's resignation after Dalglish's sacking. Clarke worked with Rodgers under Mourinho, with Rodgers crediting Clarke for bringing him to Chelsea.
"I believe if you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you. So our emphasis is based around our positioning both with and without the ball. And for us, when we press well, we pass well."
Liverpool gave plenty of bad players time to kill them this season, whether by standing off in the final third or in refusing to press when the opposition reclaimed possession. Brendan Rodgers' sides rarely fail to do either.
"You work on zonal pressure, so that when it is in your zone, you have the capacity to press. That ability to press immediately, within five or six seconds to get the ball, is important. But you also have to understand when you can't and what the triggers are then to go for it again because you can't run about like a madman.
"It's decision-making and intelligence. And this was always the thing with the British player, they were always deemed never to be intelligent, not to have good decision-making skills but could fight like hell for the ball. I believe they have all of the [attributes] and, if you can structure that, then you can have real, effective results."
Liverpool also had a problem with a lack of intelligence from some of its British players, especially those acquired in the last 18 months, but the less said about that, the better. I suspect training, something that Rodgers takes full part in, will be an interesting place for the next few months. The Guardian interview, which is where that previous quote came from, is a priceless insight into how Rodgers sees and runs training sessions, and fits totally into the predominant belief that Liverpool are looking for a head coach rather than an all-consuming manager.
"When we have the football everybody's a player. The difference with us is that when we have the ball we play with 11 men, other teams play with 10 and a goalkeeper."
That should be music to Pepe Reina's ears. Reina's distribution (and overall form) suffered under both Hodgson and Dalglish, for various reasons. Liverpool's increasingly deep defense – whether Carragher started or not – almost assuredly hindered his talents. Returning to the 'sweeper-keeper' role he thrived in during Benitez's reign will hopefully see Reina's reclaim his place as one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
It's not incredibly difficult to see Rodgers' Swansea grafted onto Liverpool.
Short passes from the central defenders, building the attack from the back. Rodgers' Swansea never pressed as fervently as Barcelona, nor did the back four play as high a line – few, if any, do – but those are still predominant traits. Agger, Skrtel, Johnson, and Enrique should all do well in this system.
It'd be a fairly typical "runner, creator, destroyer" troika in central midfield, although the runner is usually the furthest-forward, with the two deeper central midfielders as deep-lying playmaker and holding tackler, although both midfielders need to have the ability to do both. Gerrard and Henderson can play as the most-advanced midfielder or both can play as the more-creative of the two deeper. Adam and Gower – Swansea's chance creation machine – could be similar in a deep-lying playmaker role, while Lucas is a vastly superior version of Leon Britton. As hinted at in the above formation diagram, after writing him off for the past two seasons, Aquilani could well find himself back in Liverpool's plans; a player who could star in Rodgers' system.
For Swansea, Sinclair cut inside from the left while Dyer or Routledge stretched play on the right. We could see a reversal of that with the disappointing Downing as an orthodox winger on the left and Suarez wreaking roaming havoc from the other side. The Uruguayan has played as a wide forward for both country and his previous club, and is capable of filling any forward role. Carroll is an archetypal English center-forward, better with the ball at his feet than he's given credit for, although he'd assuredly have to improve his movement and finishing to fit naturally into the system. But that's what training's for, right?
Yes, there are clear holes in Liverpool's version of this set-up, most notably in central midfield and up front. Which are obviously priority areas no matter the formation. There are clear holes in Liverpool's squad regardless of the set-up, as painfully proven during the duration of the previous campaign. I thought a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 formation was the way forward last summer, and I still think similar now. But this is predominantly a conversation for another day. We've got all summer to fret about summer spending.
We still don't know the overall set-up of the club going forward. The Van Gaal (who was one of Mourinho's mentors) as Director of Football rumors seem to have slowly faded away, but whether that means Pep Segura and Rodolfo Borrell will split Technical Director duties with Ayre in charge of the purse-strings, whether Van Gaal's still in the frame, or whether Rodgers will have a closer-to-usual Premier League manager power over his domain remains to be seen. I suspect it'll be the former, but I won't pretend to have any inside insight either.
Regardless of the set-up, this appointment needs to be given time and backing. You can't overhaul the structure and appoint a young manager while expecting immediate results. Expectations were too high in each of the last three seasons, and Benitez, Hodgson, and Dalglish paid for it. Next season may well be painful. Maybe even as painful as the previous season was, although I both doubt it and certainly hope not. But unless we're forced to suffered through Hodgson-esque perpetual doom and gloom with absolutely no hope of improvement (or even an attempt at improvement), Rodgers will need license to fail before he can succeed.
Two weeks after Dalglish's exit, FSG seems to have gotten their man for their project. A young manager, more a head coach than club Godfather, who will develop alongside his increasingly younger squad. Even if we're unconvinced by or unhappy with the choice – which I'm not – this project needs to be given full patience for every chance at success.


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ESPN just came back to commercial in Kentucky-North Carolina to report that Mack Brown will resign as head coach of Texas. According the Longhorn Network (operated by ESPN) is reporting that Brown has informed his team and recruits that he will resign following the Alamo Bowl against Oregon.
Update: Here's Mack Brown somewhat pointed statement on his resignation, making mention of outgoing AD DeLoss Dodds but nothing of incoming AD Steve Patterson :
"Sally and I were brought to Texas 16 years ago to pull together a football program that was divided. With a lot of passion, hard work and determination from the kids, coaches and staff, we did that. We built a strong football family, reached great heights and accomplished a lot, and for that, I thank everyone. It's been a wonderful ride. Now, the program is again being pulled in different directions, and I think the time is right for a change. I love The University of Texas, all of its supporters, the great fans and everyone that played and coached here. I can't thank DeLoss Dodds enough for bringing our family here, and Bill Powers and the administration for supporting us at a place where I have made lifelong friendships. It is the best coaching job and the premier football program in America. I sincerely want it to get back to the top and that's why I am stepping down after the bowl game. I hope with some new energy, we can get this thing rolling again."


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/ Wednesday, November 9, 2011 / 5 Comments / Appetizers and Snacks , Meats , North American
Meatball Subs
These hearty Meatball Subs are an ideal fall and winter months lunch time fix! I added some soaked country bread in the meat mixture, together with lots of pepper, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, and sea salt. The beef meatballs were so tender, moist, and full of flavors. Then, I spread some garlic butter on the baguette, and toasted them until slightly crisp. Fill the toasted baguette with the meatballs and some of the tasty sauce. That's it. If you like, you may also top it with some Provolone cheese and bake it under the grill till the cheese melts. It's simply decadent!
Meatball Subs
¼ Piece (200 g) Crustless Country Bread, torn into chunks
1 Cup Water
1 Kg Ground (Minced) Beef
3 Cloves Garlic, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
½ tsp Ground Cumin
1 ½ tsp Ground Paprika
¾ tsp Sea Salt
About 4 Tbsp Olive Oil, for frying
4-5 Cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
1 Large Red Onion, peeled and diced
2 tsp Sugar
1 ½ Kg (about 12) Roma Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced (You may opt for tin tomatoes)
½ tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili Flakes
4 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 ¼ Cups Beef Broth
A Bunch of Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
¼ Cup Red Wine
Sea Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Meatball Subs
6 (6 to 8 inches size) Baguette
Garlic Butter
Meatballs (You'll need about ½ portion from the recipe)
For the meatballs, soak the bread in the water in a medium bowl, squishing it through your fingers so that it breaks up completely. Put the ground beef in a large bowl with soften bread, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly, kneading it with your hands as though it were bread dough. Form about 48 meatballs the size of a large cherry, rolling them between your palms, so they are compact. Keep the made ones on a plate while you finish rolling the rest.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs in batches, making sure they are golden before you turn them. You should be able to shuffle them by holding the handle of the pan and giving a good flick with your wrist. If not, use tongs to turn them. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Using the same pan, use about 1 1/2 Tbsp of the oil, and discard the excess oil. (If the pan is large enough to hold all the meatballs) Then add the garlic, onion, sugar, and sauté until fragrant and translucent. When you can smell the garlic mixture, add the tomatoes. Season with paprika, chili flakes, and give it a good stir. Mix in the tomato paste, beef broth, and red wine. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil, and let simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt, add the basil and simmer for 10 minutes or so. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon as you stir from time to time.
Add the meatballs into the tomato sauce, stir, and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are soft and there is a fair amount of thickened sauce. Then stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
For the Meatball Subs
Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Spread with garlic butter, toast into the oven until lightly crisp. Spoon the meatballs and some of the tomato sauce into the baguette. Cool slightly, cut into servings, and enjoy :-)
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I'm pregnant, I consider these pictures to be torture.ReplyDelete
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This is so yummy. My kid like to order this at Subway and it's so so messy to eat one. There was once, one of his meatball rolled out onto the floor lolReplyDelete
that looks smashingly delicious! I love meatballs yummy yum yum :)ReplyDelete
I love meatball subs and yours looks great! I may have to make them again soon.ReplyDelete
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I just wanted to thank you again for a really lovely week's walking. We could not have been more blessed with the weather, and seeing those glorious beaches and panoramic views without the summer crowds was exceptional.
–Jillian P, UK
Walking blog: The philosophy of walking
Remembering how to walk
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- Creato Sabato, 16 Maggio 2020 20:13
Strange title for a walking blog perhaps? Remembering how to walk.
Well surely walking is as easy as....well putting one foot in front of the other?
Of course but today was a special day. It was the first long walk I have done since before the lockdown and the beginning of the pandemic crisis, where movement of any kind was curtailed, questioned and denied as a collective, personal and natural right. If you have ever seen cows who come to open pasture after a winter indoors, they act so unnatural and bounce and skip and the burst of energy is just so "uncowlike", more Gary Larson's Far Side than the cud chewing laid back herds we are used to seeing.
Look up from your screen!
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- Creato Giovedì, 08 Febbraio 2018 10:35
Look up!! Look up from your phone. Nature is talking to you and communicating with itself. It has taken 4.6 billion years to present you with todays show, so at least pay attention and look around as you walk.
Nature will reveal its qualities, its secrets and its divinity if you let it. But first engage and acknowledge. Don't ignore or disregard it, let alone disrespect it which is what you are doing with your downward pointing face glowing in the screens reflection. Let nature wash over you, surprise, entertain, flow and teach you its simplicity.
A Penryn sense of place - Part 1 - Boundaries and Location
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- Creato Lunedì, 08 Gennaio 2018 18:11
Having spent the best part of the day in my office pouring over the miriad of concepts that help explore a sense of place which in my case involves researching traversing Cornwall over the past 200 years, I ventured out on this cold crisp calm evening to stretch my aching legs (aching to get out I'll have you know). My 1000 word proposal for my PhD on walking could not improve any further tonight.
The experience is the walk, and ones sense of place comes from an all sensory intake of ones surroundings. But it takes time to really "feel" and "know" a place, to make it yours, to be a part of it rather than apart from it.
Why walk?
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- Creato Venerdì, 10 Novembre 2017 12:31
Walking is simple. We are physically set up to perform what in reality has taken millions of years to perfect and what we now take for granted. Mobility, balance, gait, speed, direction awareness, multi sensory perception, fight or flight and health and leisure, some of the many areas to be explored when talking about walking.
Walking is easy, so why do we make it complicated? Why do many of us in the developed world neglect our awareness about weight, diet and health, let alone the pure joy one gets from walking? The interconnection between walking and health is well documented. In fact it has gone too far where, and I speak from experience, European money is sought to investigate and research the "Blue gym" and the "Green gym". The what? To you and me, walking next to the sea or in the woods is good for you! Yup thousands of pounds of our tax money has gone into researching the Natural gyms, whereas go back two generations and the urban banter or, as they called it, old wives tales, from our grand parents went along the lines of "go outside, climb some treees, go out and clear your head, come back at dinner time, go out and PLAY"!
Walking by numbers 01: The mathematics of nature.
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- Creato Giovedì, 14 Dicembre 2017 11:03
I talk a lot about multi sensory walks. However it struck me today on my walk into the office that one interpretation and a basic, almost childlike, enjoyment of a familiar walk that appeals to the "keen rotarian" in me is the mathematical variance one can make on a familiar walk that has resonance on other levels.
In short the number of steps one takes or indeed the number of actual concrete steps up or down to precise points of the walk have a familiarity and mathematical preciseness that may or may not have any importance other than the one you give it. But what the hell it is fun and today on my first walk from my new home to the office made me smile, encouraging a less than serious blog about walking. I foresee that on future wanderings to the office it will also be addictive as the numbers game can be manipulated, changed, varied and interpreted as I vary the walk.
Ok, a few lines that are the serious bit. The mathematics of nature have been interpreted by mathematicians from Euclid and Pythagoras to Fibonacci and Mandelbrot to assert that there are patterns in nature. This has bought us fractals and various "Rules" like the Fibonacci rule that are manifest in nature. The visual beauty of nature is often a mathematically precise or predictable pattern. Indeed mathematical rules often explain "natural phenomena" that include meandering rivers, cloud formations, water spouts, waves and sand dunes. Sometimes our awe and wonder can be explained in mathematical terms.
Walking with the Durrells in Corfu
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- Creato Sabato, 07 Maggio 2016 21:24
If like me you have been entranced by the scenery and story of the Durrells in Corfu these past few weeks on UK television then your concentration on the stories behind the story might have been compromised away from the plot by the magnificent backdrop of the genuine Corfu.
Those who are much more au fait with the landscape of Corfu can pinpoint where each scene is set and the location manager is someone who I intend to follow literally in their footsteps to hunt down the majority of shots and sequences just like I have done for the recent and hopefully, ongoing Poldark series that was shot here in Cornwall.
While Gerald Durrell might have called Paleokastritsa the "Greek Margate" I can only concur that it is the commodification and commercialisation he was referring to rather than any actual physical resemblance in colour, architecture or effect on the human psyche. If not then I should visit Margate again with new eyes and look at it with a completely blank canvas before I paint any verbal picture of it. However I would genuinly be surprised if there is any similarity, all the same.
In the age of the car a walk is an act of defiance
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- Creato Giovedì, 07 Dicembre 2017 12:27
Perspective. Let's face it, when you're in a car, you can't stand cyclists, horse riders, tractors and walkers. When you're a cyclist, you have problems with motorists. Horse riders with anything that has an engine. There are many permutations for a to b travellers and their tribal interaction en route. But let's face it, walkers have it easy. We hate everyone!
Walking in Corfu part 1
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- Creato Mercoledì, 27 Aprile 2016 10:04
Why do some places have a hold, a tenacious grip on ones being? You feel drawn, a connection and even that unfathomable innate sense of having been there in a previous time and body. Your soul overrides the logic.
The destination or the journey?
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- Creato Sabato, 25 Novembre 2017 19:27
The saying that crops up a lot "it's the journey not the destination" is the walkers equivalent of "size doesn't matter".
In this day and age I am amazed at how often this comes up, and we all have done this. It is said, "well, I've got a couple of hours I can do 4 miles inbetween the school run and lunch", as though this is another chore to get one through the day, ticked off, good for the health and feeding the mind and body in "balance" where nature and the "real world" meet as opposites. I just did this myself - right I've got two hours before it gets dark and I need to walk. For me a lack of walking is a physical withdrawal sympton that manifests itself like a smoker craves nicotine and the body rebels.
I am also amazed that people pay me to take them walking. I'm very happy to aswell. Yet, it makes me think, well, why do we walk and how do we walk and those, my friends, are two separate books and a forthcoming PhD. For me how you engage with ones surroundings is more important than the mileage you aim to do. So here's a thought. Make a plan of a route and see how far you get if you do the following.
Corfu and Cornwall: The Links
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- Creato Martedì, 05 Aprile 2016 07:17
Is it just sheer coincidence that I am equally in love with both Cornwall and Corfu? I also happen to be in love with walking in Corfu and Cornwall. Would it be churlish to say that the only reason is because they both start with the letters C,O and R? Yes it would. However, having looked at it objectively and subjectively there are indeed some similarities to be drawn with both places which do satisfy the more orderly, compartmental and love of research sides of my make up. The words "clutching", "at" and "straws" could be levelled at this but bear with me as if it makes you nod in approval and recognition then I'm on to something (as opposed to on something:-) and this little blog post would be worth the effort. Read on.
Desire Lines or Desire Paths
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- Creato Domenica, 19 Novembre 2017 16:37
Whilst walking around the Penryn Tremough campus of the University of Exeter where I have my office, I have become aware of long patches of what is presently mud and flattened grass. They veer around objects, connect low walls, merge and unmerge and basically connect buildings, major paths and areas of heavier traffic. These are known as Desire paths or Desire lines where people ignore what has been laid down as a route, normally a concrete or brick path and they traverse from one area to another to save time.
The scourge of designers? The laziness of typecast students - obviously eager to get to lectures(!?), multiple acts of subversive protest, asserting individualism or inadvertently automatic reaction to a choice of getting from a to b? In short they are paths that the public have voted with their feet that should be, and now are. Some, belatedly, have been partly paved with steps, somehow legitimizing common sense and the will of the people.
A reflection on walking at the end of 2015
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- Creato Giovedì, 17 Dicembre 2015 08:30
Once again it has been a wonderful year of walking.
Body and Soul interacting with Landscape and shared with a variety of guests within and from different cultures.
"I walk therefore I am" to alter Descartes original thought.
Now if you Google that phrase some very interesting articles come up varying from modern day pilgrims pursuing "slowness" to the medical advantages of walking and from the philosophical to the physical.
Altri articoli...
- Autumn revisited and welcome
- Natural Relationships?
- beautiful-beech-tree-scotts-wood-1
- Cornwall is open for business
- The Lizard Peninsula Coast Path Walk Sept 2012
- Two guides two guests
- Another walking week in July in Cornwall.
- A walking week in Cornwall in July
- Mud mud glorious.....
- Tilleys are not just for xmas. They're for life
- Dartmoor and wild camping on a wet June
- Guided walking break in Cornwall: the cult of the fruitcake festival


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Which one do you think I should get? It won't be my first bike, I had a gpz500 about a year and a half ago. I'll have to ride it for a couple hundred miles whenever I visit home, so no gsxr's or the equivalent. The YZF is pushing it, along with the SV, but more relaxed than the other 600's. The Vstrom and ZR7S both have very relaxed riding positions and big gas tanks, although the ZR7S is a bitch to change the oil on (doesn't use the normal spin-on ones.)
VStrom 650
Since this seems pretty off topic, figured I'd put it here.
Whoah, just noticed they were all blue...


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Eric Jaffe
Eric Jaffe is the former New York bureau chief for CityLab. He is the author of A Curious Madness and The King's Best Highway.
Earlier this month, protests over service on Bogota's bus-rapid transit system, the TransMilenio, quickly escalated into riots in Colombia's capital city.
The event required some 1,200 law officials to contain and led to dozens of arrests, a handful of injuries, and the destruction of five bus stations, according to news reports. (Images of the conflict, here.) The protests reportedly began as demonstrations against the TransMilenio's crowded buses and high fares, and the city's general lack of public transportation options.
The immediate response to the news was surprise that one of the world's most celebrated transit systems could spark such widespread anger. The system, which began operation in late 2000, covers more than 50 miles with nearly 1,300 buses that travel along nine lines, carrying at least 1.4 million passengers a day, according to a recent report [PDF] (other estimates put the figure above 1.7 million). Its origins date back to Mayor Enrique Peñalosa's decision to encourage sustainable mass transport over urban highways.
The TransMilenio system is so universally praised by city and transit planners that it's hard to know where to begin describing its achievements. Since its inception, travel times are down 32 percent in some corridors, traffic fatalities are 89 percent lower, and carbon emissions have fallen by as much as 300,000 tons a year. The system is highly integrated with the city's expansive bike network. The TransMilenio's impact goes beyond the transportation realm: residential properties in the system's footprint now have a premium value of 6 to 17 percent, according to a study from 2007 [PDF].
The fact is, despite this successful record, social dissatisfaction with TransMilenio is nothing new. Public approval of the system began to drop in 2004, with people complaining about crowding and fares. In March of that year passengers protested poor service that resulted largely from ongoing repairs to three of the busways [PDF, p. 18]. In April 2008 passengers again went on strike over the system's service, this time citing overcrowded buses, low frequencies, and a lack of alternatives [PDF, p. 25-26]. Traffic models from this time suggested that without steps to increase the city's public transportation coverage, congestion would reach a standstill by - you guessed it - 2012 [PDF, p. 17].
The complaints hold real validity, according to a comprehensive review of the TransMilenio system published by Alex Hutchinson at The City Fix last summer. At rush hour, stations are so packed that people can't get off the bus, let alone on it. The crowding encourages some travelers to return to their cars, which only increases congestion in the city. Meanwhile the fare, at $1, is considered high for a city whose low-income users earn daily salaries only three times that, on average.
The problem is a complicated one, writes Hutchinson, but it boils down to several core sources. The first is the city's decades-long, unrequited obsession with building a metro system that would cost much more than bus-rapid transit and cover far less of the city. Another is a lack of government subsidies that hampers the system's ability to expand and address its problems. Last, but certainly not least, the expansions that are being made by the system aren't being made quickly enough:
The original TransMilenio plans for 2011 anticipated 170 kilometers of lanes. Instead, Bogota is currently coping with 84 kilometers of completed lanes, with an additional 20 kilometers under construction. While Phase I of the system was implemented seemingly overnight in two years, phases II and III have been delayed, taking 5 years and 7 years to start, respectively. The 20 kilometers of Phase III currently under construction are already 1.5 years behind schedule, with an estimated completion date of 2012, aggravating Bogotanos whose city is mired in public works projects.
The public frustration with TransMilenio has caused concern from other cities that see the system as a model for their own transportation networks. While Bogota's current situation no doubt offers important lessons for transportation planners, it would be wrong to throw out the bus with the bath water, so to speak. What the protests show, if nothing else, is that the work of even a very good public transportation system is never done.
In the above photo, a woman takes cover behind riot police during the demonstration against TransMilenio's poor service. Photo credit: Fredy Builes/Reuters
Architects and planners have an obligation to protect health, safety and welfare through the spaces we design. As the George Floyd protests reveal, we've failed.
Two new studies have revived the long-running debate over how police respond to white criminal suspects versus African Americans.
Often ranked as one of the deadliest cities in America, Camden, New Jersey, ended 2017 with its lowest homicide rate since the 1980s.
A new report fleshes out the controversial demand to cut police department budgets and reallocate those funds into healthcare, housing, jobs, and schools. Will that make communities of color safer?
As national protesters call for defunding police, a movement for anti-racist "people's budgets" is spreading from LA to Nashville to Grand Rapids.


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2005 Mitsubishi Triton - King Triton
Ruler Of The Thai Way
2005 Mitsubishi Triton
Mr. Ekkanutt (YUT) • Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Ekkanutt (YUT) • Bangkok, Thailand
The Mitsubishi Triton is an odd looking pickup specimen. The back of the cab looks egghead-ish, the bed lines swoop down something weird toward the cab, and the front end looks like it's off some sort of minivan. But all squabbles aside, this particular Triton looks hotter than two rats making whoopee in a wool sock—but not just because it's sitting on the floor. (And contrary to belief, not everything that's low looks good)
Now, we'd be lucky to see a stock Triton in person let alone one as customized as this. Straight off the lot, one of these models would cost ya 550,000 THB (Thai Baht) in Thailand. Holy crap, that's a lot of digits for a mid-sized pick-em-up truck! Don't let that figure fool you; it converts to roughly $18,257.25 American dollars. Local custom shops, Cardance and Haisocar are responsible for the transformation, and boy did they ever create something people in the area aren't used to seeing roam their streets.
The first thing done to the Triton was to 'bag the damn thing, then came some hefty chassis modifications due to having to raise the 2.5L turbo-diesel engine and relocating the fuel reservoir and lines. Cardance is responsible for the suspension work, and Haisocar body, paint, and interior work. The vibrant red isn't a factory color option, it's what the owner calls, "Red Crystal", and the upgrades you see in the interior are simply paint, leather, and veneer.
The job took a full year to complete, and ever since it's been completed, the amount of recognition has been overwhelming back home. Word and photos of the build have slowly been leaking out on this side of the world, especially after it won high honors at its big debut event—the Thailand Motor Show, the largest car show in the country.


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Friday, 6 January 2012
Mishkin's - London
So, instead of accompanying me she made herself useful at every opportunity by irritatingly correcting my pronunciation of all the Jewish food and lecturing me at some length….
Which was a complete waste of everyone's time. I am of course from Essex. I can't pronounce anything correctly. My monosyllabic estuary accent is stubbornly grafted on to my very soul; so no matter how hard I try 'Latkes' will always be 'LATkaaah' much to the disgust of 'E'. Anyway, I digress. I was going, she wasn't, so there. *Muttley style snigger*
Standing out on the street and admiring the striking black, red and gold retro exterior and then stepping inside it's immediately obvious that the attention to detail at Mishkin's is phenomenal, it actually looks like it's been directly transplanted from New York and replanted in Covent Garden. The black and white chequered floor tiles, the bare brickwork, red leather booths, the lace curtains and the so-awful-it's-cool 1970's style wallpaper really are spot on, without it feeling gimmicky and overdone. So, top marks for interior design, but what about the food?
Taking a seat in a booth, it wasn't long before the somewhat grizzled, motley crew of Neil, Mat and Claire joined me for lunch (just kidding, love you guys).
I'd been told that the chopped chicken liver was particularly good, and yep turns out it was. A generous portion of roughly textured meat with some toasted bread for spreading onto and a pile of cold schmaltzed radish on the side (schmaltz is a Jewish term for rendered chicken fat). I thought it was decent value at £6. The naff 'granny style' plate it was served on raised a smile.
Mat ordered a bowl of Cod Cheek Popcorn, scattered with sliced green chillies and presented on an even more outrageous rubbish plate-frilly-doilie combo. I thought this a really good tasty dish, a nice light batter and an interesting use of a relatively underused part of the fish. I liked it a lot.
Neil meanwhile went for Duck Hash, Fried Egg and Liquor. It was tasty enough but nothing remarkable. It is what it is. At £9 I thought the portion size was a bit on the small side.
Claire's Brick Lane Salt Beef Sandwich was also £9 and I'd say better value than the hash. I'm actually a bit of a salt beef sandwich aficionado, having spent a hellish week serving up hundreds of them, so many in fact it put me off eating them for over a year. This example was really decent actually; one of these and a side dish would make a good lunch. BTW I didn't get a photo because Claire immediately took a bite before I could get a chance. As you can imagine, I was tres sulky and unimpressed at her sheer impertinence, I mean - how dare she take a bite of her own lunch?
As it was my birthday, and I'm a greedy bastardo, I'd ordered a second dish of Latkes, Smoked Eel, Apple Sauce and Soured Cream. Having absolutely no frame of reference for this, I had no idea if these were good examples of latkes or bad. They were certainly very crispy, so crisp and brittle in fact, whilst eating there was the constant underlying tension caused by the worry that a piece would break off, skittering across the table spattering me with eel and soured cream. This proved to be unfounded in the end, due in no small part to my refined eating skills. Despite perhaps looking a bit messy, this was in fact delicious; I'm quite a fan of eel.
To follow up the cod cheek popcorn, Mat ate a decently constructed radicchio, Stilton, walnut and pear salad, at least that's what I think it was – I'm going from rubbish memory and perusing the photo. Strangely, it's not on the menu, maybe it was a daily special. I remember thinking at the time that there seemed to be a generous amount of Stilton scattered through it.
Everyone declined dessert, apart from, unsurprisingly me. Bananas Foster, somehow, I have no idea how, but I actually knew what this was before ordering it. A real retro classic of warm caramelised bananas swimming in a syrupy sauce with a ball of vanilla ice-cream sitting on top. So simple but so frigging amazing. I really, really loved this.
Errrr but what I didn't love was £5 for a can of London Pride or £4.50 for a can of Red Stripe plonked on the table. The problem with this is, there's no added value. I look at a can of Red Stripe and know I can buy exactly the same thing at an off license for a quid. Therefore, it really sticks in my craw paying almost 5 times the normal price for it. If it was a pint of draught, then that's different, you can't really replicate that at home, but a can of lager for £5? Holy-Moly, my jaw hit the table. Maybe I'm just being naive?
That aside, I really liked Mishkin's. I had a really nice lunch. As with all the restaurants in the Polpo stable, it's unusual, a bit hip and cool but it's also a lot of fun. All credit to Russell and Richard for once again bringing something new to the London dining scene, 'A kind-of Jewish deli with cocktails' is an inspired idea. The food is good and the menu incredibly interesting, scanning it now, there are at least a dozen dishes that intrigue me and that I'd love to order. I honestly can't say that about many restaurant menus.
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15 comments:
- Sharmila said...
Pretty much sums up how I feel about the place. I never feel like the food is mindblowing, but I always really enjoy it in a Norman restaurant and, (in a way) more importantly, they are places you just enjoy being in. I often find I can take my mates who are not as obsessed with food (who woulda thought it eh?) and they always love places like Da Polpo and Mishkin's.
(And I'm glad you tried the chopped liver :-))
- 6 January 2012 at 13:27
- Dan said...
Sharmila - Exactly, the food is good and really interesting, but as you say not mindblowing. But it's a lot of fun and a really nice place to hang out. Thanks for the chopped liver recommendation - spot on!!
- 6 January 2012 at 13:44
- Hollow Legs said...
I'm surprised you went for the dish per person as we did a big share thing; not the most practical though, having to slice things up. The Reuben sandwich should be ordered next time!
I agree, that can thing is a bit odd. But there's such a big gin cocktail list why have beer? ;)
- 6 January 2012 at 13:55
- Katy Salter @ Pinch of Salt said...
Going next tuesday - 'cited! The Red Stripe thing is a bit 'we're doing it because we can get away with it' - did they have any US craft beers or even bottles of Brooklyn? That would make more sense, even if it is mainly about the cocktails.
- 6 January 2012 at 14:33
- gourmetgorro said...
This place is very high on my to do list. Lovely photos as always.
The latkes however do look pretty bad from the photos. In my experience they should be moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. It's like a mini rosti but with a bit of egg in to bind it. My heart would sink if I was served a brittle latke.
- 6 January 2012 at 16:12
- Dan said...
Lizzie - Nope, didn't go down the sharing route, we all had a try of each others food though. There's a load of stuff I'd like to order, the Reuben being one of em. Didn't think of ordering a gin cocktail for lunch, looking at the prices, kind of wish I had.
Katy - It's great, you'll love it. No, I thought the same about craft beers and was surprised that the only 2 beers on the menu are cans of Red Stripe or Fullers. Oh well, as Lizzie said - it's all about the Gin.
- 6 January 2012 at 16:17
- Dan said...
Gourmetgorro - Thanks very much (photos). Funnily enough 'E' reckons the latkes are nothing like the ones she grew up eating. Like you she remembers them being thicker and full of moist potato. Although saying that, looking at Google images, they seem to vary wildly so there are obviously different interpretations of them.
- 6 January 2012 at 16:24
- Kavey said...
Happy belated, Dan!
I was meant to be meeting friends at Mishkin's a couple of days ago, but I actually asked if we could switch to somewhere else, as nothing on the menu really called out to me. I'd probably enjoy it well enough if I went, but it's not a menu I'm dying to try.
And £5 for a tinnie is taking the piss, no?
Most of it looks fair value though, so perhaps that makes up for it.
- 6 January 2012 at 16:44
- May said...
I've not been yet but am waiting for the rush to die down a bit and read about other's reviews. Will be down there some chopped liver and salt beef soon.
- 6 January 2012 at 16:46
- Dan said...
Kavey - Thanks very much! I really like the menu as so much of it is unfamiliar. £5 a can is pushing it, but as has been pointed out, Gin cocktails are around £6 so perhaps I should have been drinking these instead!
May - The chopped liver and the salt beef were winners.
- 7 January 2012 at 18:59
I agree with what you found. The food is nice, not cheap but not horribly expensive either. The Reuben on rye was very nice!
The cans of crap beer for a fiver really annoyed me though. I think it was the idea that they put in no effort at all on their part, combined with take the piss pricing. Left a sour note for me.
- 9 January 2012 at 10:38
- Ute @hungryinlondon said...
I am planning to give Mishkin at try tomorrow, very intrigued as never had Jewish cuisine. Heard mixed opinions, so glad to read your positive review.
- 9 January 2012 at 19:10
- Dan said...
Jim - I keep on hearing that the Reuben is the sandwich to order. £5 a can is certainly pushing it, but as I've sinced worked out...drink the the Gin cocktails instead.
Ute - I'd never eaten any Jewish food before either and it intrigues me. The whole menu is interesting and it has a good vibe, be interested to hear what you think.
- 9 January 2012 at 20:17
- Katy Salter @ Pinch of Salt said...
Postscript - went on monday and the bf is still coming to terms with £5 for a can of London Pride. The burger was so-so but thought the reuben was superb.
- 11 January 2012 at 12:35
- Philippa Cooke said...
Its not Kosher, which i find very odd.
- 25 January 2012 at 14:51


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If all goes as planned, in 12 hours time, I should be on the upper-deck of one of the Emirates Airbus A380's, on my way to New York JFK.
Flying as a passenger, I plan on connecting with a JetBlue flight to Orlando, Florida, where I'll be attending the yearly "Spring Break for pilots".
Sun 'n Fun 2011 at the Lakeland airport 1 hour west of Orlando, is the worlds second largest annual fly-inn (after Air Venture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin). It completes my bucket list as the last of the three major "must see US aviation events", after Air Venture and the Reno Air races in Nevada.
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Beside my 3 day attendance to Sun 'n Fun, I plan on visiting the Kissimmee Air Museum, Fantasy of Flight and plan on getting a quick seaplane ride at the Jack Brown's Seaplane Base; "Aviation overdose" for Aviation Photography!
Expect on location Facebook and Twitter updates and more aviation photography blogposts once I get back to Dubai.
Till then,
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Here in Australia the end of the school year is almost upon us. We are busy finalising school reports and assessments, sending work home and hosting closing programs and events.
We are also saying some goodbyes.
I have to say goodbye soon, to some of the most amazing teachers and students you could ever meet. I have been beyond blessed to be overwhelmingly embraced and supported at a school full of positive, professional, honest and inspiring colleagues for the last three years. I have learnt so much about teaching first grade and helped implement dynamic and emerging curriculum.
I have simply loved being in a team surrounded by fellow teacher-marigolds. I am beyond certain that what I have been a very small part of at this school will stay with me forever.
It will also be sad to say goodbye to our students.
Today I made a fun printable to help you make super-easy student gifts for the end of the Australian teaching year. These little Christmas Owls can be easily printed and wrapped around Cadbury Furry Friends.
A pack of 5 cost me around three dollars.
I printed the wrappers and cut them out.
And put a little sticky tape on the back. Voila. Student gifts done!
You can find the FREE printable to make yours, HERE on Google Drive.
I wish you all the very best in saying goodbye!
I wish you all the very best in saying goodbye!