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Dancing with the Stars has done it again, folks.
The long-running ABC competition has announced a cast full of D-Listers for Season 30 that has prompted one universal reaction from users of the Internet?
Just who ARE these people?!?
We mostly kid.
But fans may be taken aback by some of the names below, all of whom will join forces this fall with such professionals as Jenna Johnson, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess, Lindsay Arnold, Val Chmerkovskiy, Gleb Savchenko and last season’s winner, Artem Chigvintsev.
Despite being pretty much hated on across the road, Tyra Banks will return as the host of season 30, which is scheduled to premiere on ABC Monday, September 20, at 8 p.m. ET.
Scroll down for a look at the full cast.
Yup, The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member is on board. Will fans be saying bravo to her routines, though?
Cody Rigsby may be the most popular Peloton instructor out there. We know he’ll have the stamina to compete at least.
A beloved Dance Moms alum and Nickelodeon star. Siwa will be the first-ever contestant to have a same-sex dance partner on the show. How great!
Martin Kove stars on The Karate Kid and, well, that’s pretty much it. But folks love that show!
Jimmie Allen is a country singer, not really known for having any dance moves on stage. But maybe he’ll surprise us!
Suni Lee is very strong and flexible. The gymnast won three Olympic medals, including one gold, at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Christine Chiu stars on Bling Empire. It’s a show on Netflix, and we’re guessing she won’t stick around too long.
Iman Shumpert was an above average NBA player. His career scoring average is 7.2 points and he played for 10 seasons.
WWE superstar and reality television personality The Miz formerly appeared on The Real World. Can he body slam his way to victory?
Brian Austin Green
Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess must have convinced her boyfriend and Beverly Hills, 90210 alum that he could cha-cha his way to the top. We shall see!
The Talk host actually started out dancing on Broadway, where she met late husband Nick Cordero, who passed away last year from Covid-18. She even performed as a Radio City Rockette.
You know the actress from stints on The Office and The Bold Type. She has a lot of experience in Hollywood.
No pressure on the latest Bachelor, but Kaitlyn Bristowe won the whole thing in 2020. We’re just saying, Matt. Good luck!
Yup, it’s Sporty Spice! From the Spice Girls! She should do pretty well with the whole dancing thing.
Olivia Jade is a social media influencer whose rich and famous mother, Lori Loughlin, paid $500,000 as part of an illegal scheme to get Jade into college. It’s a downright shame ABC has cast this 21-year old on the show.


text: Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan signaled a willingness on Sunday to allow a retrial of hundreds of army officers who were convicted of a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Former military chiefs, alongside hundreds of more junior officers, journalists, and opposition lawmakers, were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences in the so-called “Ergenekon” trial in 2013.“Our position on a retrial is a favorable one,” Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul, as Germany’s Deutsche Welle reports.In the long-running battle for power between Erdogan’s Islamist AKP party and the military, the Ergenekon trial was monumental.It firmly established Erdogan and the civilian government as the military’s masters, not the other way around. But the trial re-emerged into the news last week when one of Erdogan’s close advisers spoke of a government “plot” against the military. The military seized on those comments and filed a formal motion for a retrial, adding to the pressure on Erdogan.Erdogan’s government is still embroiled in another bitter controversy. Three weeks ago, the police began arresting dozens of people, including high-ranking officials and businessmen, and the sons of some of Erdogan’s cabinet ministers. The raids came as a result of a wide-ranging corruption investigation targeting smuggling, massive construction projects, and illegal dealing with Iran, among other allegations. Millions of dollars were found in shoeboxes in one minister’s house. Several ministers resigned, and one called on Erdogan himself to explain the situation, but Erdogan retaliated by ordering the arrest of scores of police officers and accusing an international cabal of a “dark plot” against the country and his government. His accusations focused in particular on Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish Islamist living in rural Pennsylvania who is the spiritual head of an enormous and popular philanthropical and educational organization.Though it’s hard to know the truth in Turkey’s murky politics, Erdogan’s apparent acceptance of a retrial in the Ergenekon case looks like a deal between Team Erdogan and the military at a tough time: a bid for allies and an attempt to ease the pressure on his government. The prosecution of the army officers helped Erdogan’s Islamists break the army and its secular allies, but now the Islamists are split. One Islamist faction is using its strength among prosecutors and judges to pressure Erdogan. By supporting retrials for convicted army personnel on the grounds they were railroaded, Erdogan is making a play for military support in a moment of trouble.

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Lee won his second Best Director Oscar last month for his work on "Life of Pi." He previously won the prize for helming "Brokeback Mountain."
His small-screen project "Tyrant" will follow "the story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation," EW.com reported.
"Ang Lee has demonstrated time and again an ability to present characters with such depth and specificity that they reveal the universal human condition," Landgraf said in a statement. "No one could be a more perfect filmmaker to bring Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff and Craig Wright's 'Tyrant' to indelible life."
Lee's other film credits include "The Ice Storm," "Sense and Sensibility," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Sense and Sensibility."


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On Monday 13th January, Marketing Controller Philippa Iliffe joined author Dean Moynihan at the prestigious Writers’ Guild Awards (WGGB) in central London. Philippa recounts their experience of the evening:
Dean and I arrived at the Royal College of Physicians to be welcomed by a marvellous red-carpet entrance and a swarm of eager paparazzi. The event, which was hosted by writer, comedian and actor Katy Brand celebrated the epitome of UK writing talent in an audience made up of those from a range of creative industries. Joining some of the most critically acclaimed writers and creatives for a champagne reception before the awards was an absolute honour.
The fifteen categories awarded during the ceremony spanned film, TV, theatre, radio, books and more. Finally Woken by Dean Moynihan was in the shortlist for the ‘Best First Novel Award’ and was pitted against stiff competition from Season Butler (Cygnet, Harper Collins) and Angela Readman (Something Like Breathing, And Other Stories). In Finally Woken, Max Hope wakes up in hospital to find that he is under arrest for murdering his wife and children. However, a severe head trauma causing retrograde amnesia has wiped all memory of his adult life. The murders were motiveless; the investigation is questionable; the defence lawyer is clueless. Max’s life as a seemingly successful family man unravels into a story of failure, paranoia and lies…
Opening the ceremony, host Katy Brand said of the event:
“I am thrilled to have hosted the WGGB Awards 2020 this evening, not least because it means I spent an evening with the best writers in the world without having to worry about winning anything myself. I just enjoyed the immense throb of talent in the room, and hopefully helped make the evening entertaining, inclusive, and a celebration of all the outstanding work of the past year – congratulations to all the deserved brilliant winners.”
Dean Moynihan comments, “It was incredible to be shortlisted for this prestigious award and to be sharing the centre stage with so many talented creatives was a pleasure. In the end, it was Season Butler’s ‘Cygnet’ that took home the Best First Novel Prize, but it was a great accolade to make the final shortlist and I look forward to seeing what comes next.”
Throughout the evening, awards were presented by some of the most-loved figures of the creative industries. Among them included Sandi Toksvig OBE, Paula Wilcox, Samira Ahmed, Simon Beaufoy and Nigel Plaskitt with Hartley Hare. In a final speech by the WGGB President, Sandi Toksvig OBE said:
“Congratulations to all the Writers’ Guild Awards 2020 winners, it’s a sheer joy just to be in a room amongst such wonderful writers. These ridiculously talented people have kept us entertained throughout the year with their brilliant writing, they have brought us much-needed tonic during these challenging times, and we have been spoilt rotten by their wonderful creations.”

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Noted author Ann Bausum will receive the Children's Book Guild of Washington D.C.'s Non-Fiction Award on Saturday April 29 at a luncheon at Clyde's restaurant. There will be an opportunity to purchase her books and have them signed as well as hear Ann talk about her work. The event is at Clyde's Gallery Place from noon to 3 p.m. . Tickets are $35 and may be ordered through the Guild web site childrensbookguild.org or by mail with a check to the guild c/o Terry Jennings, 1836 Post Oak Trail, Reston, Va. 20191.
Please note that three of our exceptional members are on the ALSC section of the American Library Association Ballot that should have been received by all ALA members. Kathie Meizer is on the ballot for ALSC Board, Theresa Cain is on the ballot for the Caldecott Committee and Sandra Eklund is on the ballot for the Newbery Committee.
Once a year, the little green boat lands at the beach carrying a single, young child. The Elder of the nine island orphans climbs aboard and floats away, while the youngster remains as Care of the new Elder. With plentiful food and a well-practiced routine, the nine orphans have little reason to question this pattern. But when the Changing leaves her in charge, Elder Jinny struggles in her new responsibilities and grapples with the uncertainty of life beyond the island. What will happen if the boat comes for Jinny and she's not ready to leave the island? A coming of age story in beautifully crafted world. - Kit Ballenger
Jonathan spends one miserable night at the Slabhenge Reformatory for Troubled Boys before things go horribly awry and the inmates take run of the island. The massive storm brewing and a monster churning in the depths of the former asylum haunt Jonathan almost as much as the crime that landed him in the stone fortress. Intensity and foreboding drive the pace, while an insightful new friend injects the quick read with humor. Perfect for fans of HOLES. - Kit Ballenger

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The Long and Winding Road–Milwaukee Baseball from microfilm to book
My book “The Rise of Milwaukee Baseball: The Cream City from Midwestern Outpost to the Major Leagues, 1859 -1901” has been published by McFarland & Company. As many of you Seamheads are SABR members you perhaps saw my message at 19th Century and Deadball groups, so this post is not a plug for the book (well perhaps a small plug). It is a story of how a book can take over 30 years to finish, and how research techniques have changed for those a little younger than myself. I think anyone under 30 years old will find researching in the ancient times amusing, and others a shade over 50 no doubt can relate to what I went through.
Hopefully it also might be an inspiration for those who have a dream of making the journey from note taker to author–or any dream for that matter.
My story starts in the early 1970s at the Milwaukee Public Library. Back then research in old newspapers meant a trip downtown in my 1968 Mustang convertible (yes, I WAS young and cool once), parking at a meter for 25 cents an hour (that is NOT a typo), and finding a vacant microfilm machine. Back then there were no fancy printers attached to the machine, you just took a bunch of pens and lots of paper. Taking notes (readable at a later time) seemed easier then than now. Probably for two reasons: better eyesight and a shorthand system that worked well for me. The age of lap tops and even newer gadgets I am even more unfamiliar with to put your information into was a long way down the road.
The next step in the 1970s process was taking these scribbled notes home and at some time writing them out into a readable chapter form. This was done by hand on lined paper, just like you used in middle school (called Junior High School back then) and high school. As I took notes from three or four local newspapers I had much overlapping or conflicting information. This all had to be blended into something that made sense. Cross outs, lines leading to something four pages later, and total confusion seemed almost certain
But I had an advantage in this seeming chaos. I had tons of information. And I felt if it was there, it had to be included. One must know my background is as a police officer. Police reports are not written to be light reading and present only the most interesting part of the story. Conflicting statements are part of the territory, and are noted in reports. Police reports are also pretty much written to start at the beginning and progress chronologically to the finish of the incident. And police officers can not take statements and gather information from people in the order events unfolded. It is a hit and miss, helter skelter, interview process at times. Thus my mind perhaps found it a little easier than some might think to place things into somewhat of a proper order.
Now this handwritten information on lined paper had to be put into a form that others would be willing to read from. Remember young folk, these were the dark ages. From the handwritten chapter, the words went onto a different (unlined) paper in my old beat up Corona typewriter (with the number 8 always sticking). Word processors??–science fiction stuff, at least at my pay grade. How many of you remember typing slow and accurate. Typing mistakes were a cause to utter bad words your mother would wash your mouth out for using. Correcto-Ribbons and white out were a staple of the trade.
After months, that turned into years, the finished product was sitting at my desk. I was finally done, It was 1977. What to do with this lengthy manuscript on early Milwaukee baseball? I knew nothing about publishing, self-publishing or anything on these lines. I guess I worked on the manuscript with no real idea of what I would do with it. Perhaps because deep down I thought it would never be finished, but now it was.
But here is where real life entered the picture. This would-be author had to raise a family, work a job with odd hours, and live a life. All this got in the way of Milwaukee Baseball in the 19th Century. The manuscript was put in a drawer. As furniture was moved, new furniture bought, old furniture thrown out, the manuscript changed locations. Kids grew up, marriage status changed, kids left. The manuscript remained tucked away. As a matter of fact, so well tucked away I forgot about it and did not know exactly where it was. The few times I did think about it, I figured it got tossed with some of the old desks or file cabinets and was being read in a landfill by some tiny animals.
Then came 2006. I joined SABR, and my interest in baseball, in particular 19th Century baseball, was rejuvenated. I was putting together information on an old ball park in Milwaukee, and digging around SABRâ€™s many highways for information, and thought again about the 30 year old manuscript. I looked and could not find.
Then looking for something completely different, guess what I found? Not only my completed manuscript, but a little index box I had kept on the players who played in Milwaukee during those decades. I had completely forgotten I have ever made this file of cards.
I was back in business.
Over the 30 year span something happened in our homes that made finding information so much easier. THE HOME COMPUTER. I now could ask a question and receive an answer before my toast was done and buttered. So I asked the SABR list what I could do with this manuscript. An answer came. Submit it to a publisher for an opinion. After the usual (at least for me) back and forth thinking–really being afraid it would be rejected, and I would be laughed at–I started my enquiry with a publisher.
That publisher was McFarland & Company. I have only one sentence to say about my dealings with the company–“First class from beginning to end.”
So work began to put this manuscript into a more manageable form for a book. Thirty more years of reading books helped me a bit. But one’s style is one’s style, and I tried to stick with mine as well I could. I think I did. I think my mind and memory are still fairly sharp, but who can remember details from newspapers 30 years after reading and taking notes. Luckily my original manuscript had a very complete endnote section, so finding needed information again was much easier. Some could be done at home on my computer through various web sites. At the same downtown library I found updated machines (including new parking meters, where I had to pay $1.50 a hour). I could now make copies of long articles instead of the cumbersome process of writing it all down on my Junior High School paper. After a few months the manuscript was ready to go to McFarland. The rest is, as they say, history. Or, at least, not all that interesting.
The inspiration I talked over much earlier? Well, let’s not call it inspiration. I am not one to wear T-shirts with cute sayings, or inspirational sayings on signs or pictures hanging from walls in my house. So let me call it not inspiration, but some real life tips for you from a guy who has been there.
First. Don’t give up researching and learning on the topics you have a passion for. Whether it is baseball, stamp collecting, old movies, or identifying rare trees, there is so much to find and share with others who are interested in these same areas. And for us a little north of 45 or 50 years, it is great to remember the trill of discovery. Looking for hours at small out of focus microfilm can put you off your subject and make you wander into never-never land. But then there it is. Not what you were originally looking for, but something completely new and unexpected on your topic. Something that jumps out of the machine and says “I am new, not only to you, but to everyone in your circle. Research me.” It is a thrill most will not experience, or even understand.
Second: Don’t give up on your dream, even little dreams like publishing a book on 100 year old baseball in a mid-sized middle American town. You would be surprised. I sure was. I put much time into something that was important to me almost half a life time before–to have a manuscript published. Like many important things, the importance diminished as other things became more important. In the real world a job and family are a heck of a lot more important than a book, and I knew what was important and took care of it. But the dream was still there, just buried under layers of more important things.
Whatever your dream–be it publishing a baseball book, running a marathon, building the most beautiful doll house in the world for your daughter–don’t ever give it up completely. Put it on the back burner, not the trash bin to go to a land fill. Dreams have a way of coming true, but only if you work at them. But more importantly, if you don’t give them up. Mine took over 30 years.
I know the book is not at the top of the list of satisfying moments in my life. Let’s be honest, it is only a book. But I also have to be totally honest. When I first looked at 35 plus years of note taking, note sorting, handwriting, typing, assembling, re-researching, word processing etc. in a finished book form, it was a special moment. I admit I glowed a little inside.


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From show to show over the years, Casey Donahew has built a loyal and devoted fan base in the U.S. country scene. 15 years in the industry have all lead up to this, Donahew’s latest release, 15 Years, the Wild Ride, 15 tracks spanning from the start of his career to now are included on this record; ‘Stockyards’, ‘Back Home in Texas’ and the huge hit, ‘3AM Gauge’ to name a few.
Why released a compilation of sorts now? “When I first started we didn’t have much money and really didn’t know what we were doing, but we knew we wanted to make something for our fans. So we went in and made Lost Days, our first record, and spent about $1500.00 doing one take with an acoustic guitar, bass and drums. We didn’t even have a lead guitar player, so we had a guy go in and go over the top of the songs one time through. So there’s four instruments, one vocal, and no harmonies — it’s about as basic as you could get,” says Donahew.
All greatest hits/compilations albums should contain tracks of a high standard, if not, is it really a ‘greatest hit’? Donahew’s chosen a solid selection from the six studio albums under his belt, making it easy listening for those new to his music, and to country as a whole. Country music has been having a resurgence on both sides of the Atlantic, the UK especially, and now is as good a time as any for listeners to get to know the big names. And Donahew is absolutely one of them, he delivers on his 15 years of hard work with this record. From the opening of ‘Stockyards’ to the final track, ‘Angels’, it really is a wild ride.
More than anything, 15 Years , The Wild Ride is for the fans. This is for the people who have made his records climb the U.S. Country chart, it’s for them to hear the music he has so carefully crafted in a way that his success and position now allows them to be heard. He’s giving back in the best way possible, not new music, but old favourites recorded in a manner that is befitting to their legacy.
These songs have been with me a long time and they’re a part of who I am. It’s been a lot of fun to go back in the studio to record them the right way and pay tribute to my fans and celebrate the years.”stated Donahew. It’s safe to say he’s been successful here. Whether you’re new to his music or not, Donahew has released the perfect collection of his music in the way he wants it to be heard by the world.


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Running Home is a rivetting and sensitive drama that takes us from the fast paced action of a jewel smuggling bust in Philadelphia to a rural town where a homeless street kid is reunited with the mother he had lost sixteen years earlier.
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Q.what do seedlings look like?
I planted a packet of Scabiosa Pincushion Flower seeds. (planted directly in flower-bed) There is a lot coming up in the area that I planted, including what looks like grass. I want to pull up what’s not suppose to be there but don’t know what the Pincushion seedlings look like. Don’t want to pull up the flowers! Help!
These will resemble lettuce with a serrated margin. A google search of scabiosa seedling will take you to results that will let you see what they look like.

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These stormtroopers wore an experimental armor developed by the Galactic Empire which mixed elements of advanced survival gear as well as the ability to absorb energy discharges with that of a personal cloaking device. This made them extremely rare, though they were often sent on operations on alien worlds which involved menacing the local inhabitants and assassinating resistance leaders.
Similar to the shadow troopers, they were often called into battle by stormtrooper commanders where they used their cloaking devices to ambush their enemies where they opened a barrage of fire from their deadly flechette launchers.
The only known usages of shadow EVO troopers were in 2 BBY, when several were posted with the Imperial garrison at the Jedi Temple, at Raxus Prime's ore collection facility, and on the unfinished Death Star I. They came into conflict with Galen Marek several times, and were repeatedly defeated by the Dark Jedi. Also they were used on Raxus Prime to assist the EVO troopers.


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The Book of the Week is “Sesame Street Dad” by Roscoe Orman, published in 2006. This is a general overview of Orman’s performance history in theater, in film and on television, and a comprehensive listing of the famous people with whom he worked. It reads more like a curriculum vitae than a memoir, but it is well organized in chronological order and has a comprehensive index.
The book is somewhat of a bragfest, and the author writes as though he is at a job interview. One section even tells of his encounters with U.S. first ladies who visited the set of Sesame Street. He also discusses how, in recent years, funding has been reduced significantly for that unique educational program, which is on public television. The show has suffered even more budget reductions of late, due to resource-rich, dumbed-down competition from cable channels.
Orman was luckily afforded mentors after he graduated high school in the early 1960’s. He took acting, singing and dancing lessons. He did summer stock theater, and joined a troupe– Free Southern Theater– that presented civil-rights related shows in the Deep South. However, jealousy among this and other acting groups generated competition rather than cooperation in the black theater community. Marijuana and cocaine also added to their problems.
The author started playing the character, “Gordon” on Sesame Street in 1974. The TV show had an anomalous shooting schedule, so its cast and crew were permitted to do other projects in the long off-season. Orman made extra money by making celebrity appearances via the American Program Bureau and later, Paul Jacob Productions. He was easily recognized by viewers as Gordon, but since Sesame Street is a children’s show with a mix of puppets and humans of all ages, the names of its performers are neither as well known nor is their acting as talked about as those of a long-running hit show comprised of adults.
Read the book to learn of the historical reference points in Orman’s life, in his quest for self-discovery and artistic growth, that he wants to “… pass along to my children and their fellow ‘hip-hop-generation-Xers.’ “

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By: Daniel Samuel
This week, Sampofu claimed that secessionist activities are taking place inside the vicinity, spearheaded by a few young instructors and elements from Dukwi.
Sampofu expressed this in his country of the place address (SORA), in which he said the activities are being conducted below the Caprivi concerned organization (CCG) umbrella. there’s a group of younger humans, a number of them instructors, who name themselves the Caprivi worried organization,
who’re advocating, campaigning and mobilizing for the banned United Democratic party of Mishake Muyongo.
Some of the returnees in Dukwi, Botswana, are also becoming a member of in mobilising some communities to guide secessionism activities within the vicinity” stated Sampofu. I don`t think the activities finished by using the Caprivi worried institution (CCG) are a safety concern due to the fact
these guys have petitioned the government.
This is the massive threat that the governor turned into alleged to consciousness on and now not to cognizance on the CCG difficulty,” he stated. but, Sylvester Kabajani from the Namibian Lives be counted motion (NLMM) stated that the CCG become sporting out work that is agitating in the direction of the independence of the Caprivi, but that by myself became not a safety situation of massive proportions.
Kabajani stated the governors pronouncement would possibly hinder tourism sports in the place
"I don’t recognise in which his observation is being drawn from, but I accept as true with the security cluster within the USA is nicely aware of what CCG is all approximately, and that is a group that
has been in life for a completely long time. ” If they are absolutely posing the sort of big risk, I assume the security of this country is vested sufficient with sources to cope with them,” he stated.
The subsequent years, the CCG petitioned Sampofu, calling for talk with the government to speak about topics to do with what they referred to as the “freedom of Caprivi”.

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The other day I was reading my daughter a bedtime story that had a particularly tasty-sounding description of brunch, featuring fluffy omelettes and sugar-dusted donuts. For some reason the latter caught her attention, and before I knew it I was promising to make sugar-dusted donuts of our very own!
Of course, I really don’t like the hassle of deep-frying, but I find baked cake-style donuts to be not particularly donut-y, so I searched the internet for a recipe for yeast-raised baked donuts. Preferably with a minimum of kneading, because I didn’t want to have to break out the stand mixer. Eventually I found one that looked pretty good— it had a two-stage rise, one at room temp and one overnight in the fridge, and could be baked up in the morning. Reviews were decent. So I gave it a shot.
The other day I was at Roche Brothers in the cheese section, when I spied a jar of jam.
I was immediately intrigued, as my love of the raspberry-rose (and often lychee) combination is well-known. I experienced momentary confusion as to whether it was quince and apple jam (due to the brand name) or raspberry-rose jam, but determined that it was the latter and decided to try it.
It’s really excellent– the raspberry is nice and bright, and the rose comes through just enough to avoid being overly floral. But what to do with it? It seemed a waste to spread it on toast, and I worried that the delicate flavor would be lost if I used it in a layer cake. But then I saw these lovely linzer cookies from Brina’s Bites and knew exactly what to do with it.
These pastries* were really a spur-of-the-moment creation, based on the availability of fresh peaches and a last-minute dinner invitation. You know me, I can never arrive at a gathering without some kind of baked good, so I skimmed my recipe box for inspiration and came up with these incredibly simple, yet incredibly tasty desserts. Squares of buttery puff pastry are topped with a pillow of marzipan and a handful of peach slices, then baked to crispy, flaky perfection. The tanginess of the peaches is set off nicely by the floral sweetness of the marzipan, and the crunch of puff pastry wraps it all together in a convenient bundle, ready for dessert or an indulgent breakfast treat.
*Okay, so these aren’t really danishes– a danish is a very specific type of pastry with a very specific type of laminated, yeasted dough. Puff pastry was a shortcut.
The other day I was hanging out with my daughter and she asked if she could paint something. Now, I could’ve gotten out the craft paint and the paper (and boy, do we have a lot of both), but for some reason that didn’t appeal. So I decided to bake cookies.
How do these two things relate, you ask? Why, we were going to paint on the cookies, of course! Continue reading
So, after my first excursion into petit fours the matter rested for quite a while, until by chance I came across an article about mooncakes. You know, intricately-stamped pastries filled with red bean or other sweet pastes, given as gifts or served with tea for the Harvest Moon Festival or Lunar New Year. I actually don’t like them very much, flavor-wise. But I do appreciate the possibilities in detailed molds intended for desserts.
A little searching online revealed that the molds came in various shapes and sizes, including a nice little 50g capacity plunger set that came with interchangeable design plates. I got mine in a square shape with various floral design plates, figuring that even if I didn’t make mooncakes I could make something interesting.
Once the mooncake mold arrived, I immediately realized that it was just the right shape and size to make petit fours. If I used rolled fondant instead of poured fondant, I could mold it however I liked over a cube of cake. Of course, I don’t much care for regular fondant, even the marshmallow fondant I use for layer cakes– it’s chalky and cloyingly sweet. So, figuring it couldn’t hurt, I decided to add cream cheese to the recipe. Voila! Perfect. The new recipe maintained the flexibility of fondant, but the extra fat from the cream cheese added richness, which did a lot to cut the sugariness and reduce the rubbery texture. Continue reading
I’ve had a thing for petit fours ever since I first saw them for sale in the Harry & David holiday gift catalogs… a flat box of perfect little cubes made of paper-thin layers of cake and filling, enrobed in chocolate, topped with an intricately-piped design. They looked like something you’d find on a tiny cake pedestal on a tea table, maybe in Versailles, and I was dying to try them– possibly while lounging on a velvet-upholstered sofa. Unfortunately, as I was only about eleven at the time and didn’t have $30 to spend on a box of cakes, my dream was not to be.
Once I got into baking as an adult, however, I realized two things: First, that the components of petit fours were amazingly simple, and second, that the assembly was going to be a pain. Nevertheless, I had my chance to make them when I hosted an afternoon tea party, and jumped at it. Continue reading

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Darrell Webb Band Performs Acoustic Music with Electrifying Energy
Bluegrass fans are in for a treat! The Darrell Webb Band will be on stage at the Edge Center in Bigfork on Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m.
You won't want to miss their perfect blend of tradition and innovation, their stellar musicianship, and Darrell’s unmistakable vocals.
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.


After a long day out boogie boarding keep your little one warm for the beachside bonfire in this pullover hoodie. Due to the cotton-blend fabric the sweatshirt will keep them cool.
- Hand wash cold, hang to dry not in direct sunlight.
- 60% cotton, 40% polyester.
- Kangaroo pocket.
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Zoos and Animal Attractions throughout SA
SA, check out Kidspot's guide to the greatest Zoos and Animal attractions in your state.
Now it is easy to locate a great event or facility near you and catch a sneak peek at your favorite animal.
From the tall Giraffe to the spikey Echidna, you are sure to find a location with an animal you want to see.
Simply click on a location below for further details:
- Adelaide Children's Zoo
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Genocide. What's that?
Thank you very much for being interested in purchasing a copy of ‘Genocide. What’s that?’ The book has been written by young people and inspired by the story of four genocide survivors. We’re hoping that the book will raise awareness of genocide and will also raise some money for charity - all profits that we make from the publication will go to some brilliant genocide education organisations. We’ll look forward to emailing you a PDF copy of the book as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your support.


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Leveraging their past successes and existing relationships in the marine industry, Applus+ has secured its position as the integrated inspection provider supporting Canada’s shipbuilding industry on the West Coast.
Applus+ is providing the necessary inspection and testing services to support the new construction of several naval vessels. Applus+’ services are utilized at every stage of the project, from inception and procedure testing to the fabrication and commissioning of the vessels.
A strong focus on safety and quality has formed the backbone of this ever-evolving and growing partnership. This project’s emphasis on these values has brought them to the forefront of the Canadian Marine Industry, impacting the industry as a whole.
This partnership is expected to last into the next decade and beyond, representing a sustainable presence for Applus+ in the pacific region. Extending beyond new construction, this position provides opportunities to lend support for class surveys, maintenance, refit programs, and in-service support for naval vessels as well as commercial ships.


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The following is a list of book discussion selections and dates for 2018. New members, visitors, or anyone who is interested in talking about any of the books we’ll be reading, is welcome to attend. We meet:
The last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Come join the conversation.
|January 30||"The Boat Runner: A Novel" Devin Murphy (fiction)|
|February 27||"Miracle Cure: The Creation of Antibiotics and the Birth of Modern Medicine" William Rosen (non-fiction)|
|March 27||"The Ninth Hour" Alice McDermott (fiction)|
|April 24||"Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How the Measure the Universe" George Johnson (non-fiction)|
|May 29||"Men Without Women: Stories" Haruki Murakami (fiction)|
|June 26||"The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II" Denise Kiernan (non-fiction)|
|July 31||"Dept. of Speculation" Jenny Offill (fiction)|
|August 28||"The Inheritance: A Family on the Front Lines of the Battle Against Alzheimer's Disease" Niki Kapsambelis (non-fiction)|
|September 25||"Shining City" Tom Rosentiel (fiction)|
|October 30||"High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self Discovery that Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society" Carl Hart (non-fiction)|
|November 27||"Homegoing: A Novel" Yaa Gyasi (fiction)|
Please let us know if we can reserve a copy for you.
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We sometimes take a narrow approach when helping those affected by trauma. We tend to
focus just on the individual we are working with and we forget that individuals exist in the
context of families, as defined by them. In this session, we will study the impact of trauma in
families, identify family dynamics that impede trauma recovery and explore effective strategies
for treating trauma in families.
Presented by: Mark Mayfield, Ph.D.
- Study the impact of trauma in families
- Identify different family dynamics that impede recovery from trauma
- Explore effective strategies for treating trauma in families

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The Trudeau government has tabled legislation to create an Indigenous-led independent body that will monitor progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
The National Council for Reconciliation builds upon calls to action 53 to 56.
“It’s obvious that Canada shouldn’t be in a position of grading itself and assessing how it’s doing and this is a commission that will have that independence,” Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says.
“Headed up by a group of well accomplished Indigenous people. With the opportunity for national Indigenous organizations each to propose one member and really continue to hold Canada to account on a number of the truth and reconciliation calls.”
The 2019 budget sets aside $126.5 million for the council.
Last year, the government appointed a transitional committee as a precursor to the National Council for Reconciliation.
This interim committee consists of former TRC commissioner Wilton Littlechild, Métis Nation of Ontario provisional councillor Mitch Case, Val-D’Or Native Friendship Centre executive director Edith Cloutier and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada interim executive director Rosemary Cooper.
Once the council is fully up and running, all levels of government will be required to submit any requested data to show progress on reconciliation as set out in call to action 55.
The prime minister will also be required to respond to National Council for Reconciliation findings in an annual “State of Aboriginal Peoples” report as required by call to action 56.
Miller says another of the council’s key functions will be to establish trust between the government and Indigenous peoples and organizations.
“This is a mechanism where people can look to it and see it as impartial, led by Indigenous groups. We stand in places that have a heavy colonial construct to them. And I think that Indigenous groups look with heavy skepticism and mistrust upon places like this (Parliament). This institution is not only a transparency and accountability mechanism but a trust-building mechanism by people who aren’t beholden to the comings and goings of the Senate and House of Commons.”
Bill C-29 was one of the last pieces of legislation the government put forward before Parliament adjourned for the summer on Thursday.
The Crown-Indigenous Relations minister says they hope to have the legislation passed and in place sometime in the fall when the House of Commons resumes.


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What are the Reasons Why is Smoking Bad For Your Health?
Searching to find out “How come smoking bad for your health?” For some time now, smoking has been considered unhealthy. In fact, it’s one of many top three worst habits that cause death around the globe. So, what is it about smoking that makes it so bad for your health?
Firstly, smoking constricts the blood vessels in the body. This reduces the blood and oxygen flow to the extremities. Subsequently, the heart and lungs get damaging. As time passes, this causes a variety of cancers, such as for example lung cancer, throat cancer, and esophageal cancer. Nicotine also depletes vitamin C from our bodies, that leads to weak immune systems and more serious health problems.
If you have ever looked up cancer symptoms on the net or heard someone say they will have cancer, then you’ll know why I said ‘bad for the health’ above. Smoking constricts arteries, meaning that there are not enough oxygen-rich blood cells to flow through the body. For this reason, cancer symptoms can develop rapidly – sometimes within hours of beginning to smoke. There exists a definite link between quitting smoking and living longer. However, I’m also able to say this – in the event that you quit smoking, you will live longer!
So, why is smoking so bad for your health anyway? It’s bad because it’s addictive. You will discover yourself considering cigarettes during every waking moment. You’re constantly wanting them, day and night. That is the number 1 reason concerning ‘why is smoking so very bad for your health?’ In the event that you quit cigarettes, you will never crave them, period.
In addition, it’s difficult to give up smoking, as a result of addiction. Consider it – you need to smoke to feel normal. If you’re unable to quit cigarettes, then how many other things do you need to rely on? You don’t want to depend on processed foods, or unhealthy sweets, or carbohydrates? The list could continue indefinitely. I’m sure you obtain the idea.
Now, here’s the truly interesting little bit of the puzzle: do these factual statements about smoking actually connect with other bad habits? Yes, they do! For example, alcohol, gambling, drugs… If you play your cards right, it is possible to still smoke to the same extent. Your brain doesn’t care – your body just wants something to place a temporary smoke out of its system!
So, don’t make the error that so many people do by thinking that it is possible to just ‘snap out’ of your smoking habit. You’re going to have to face the problem, and that is not necessarily a good thing. That’s why the largest secret on earth isn’t that famous NY chef’s secret – you do not want it anyway! The true secret is this: if you’re prepared to consider the bigger picture, and be ready to have some self-examination, there is no reason why you can’t turn into a non-smoker.
Quit smoking for good. There are plenty of options available, and there’s also many reasons why you mustn’t smoke. But for all the wrong reasons. How come smoking so bad for the health? Learn more about them all here.
Firstly, smoking is not a healthy habit in the first place. Think of the rest of the people who find themselves far happier nowadays than you are. Smokers have a lot more serious health issues that non-smokers, and their own families have to face aswell. In fact, the financial toll of smoking on society is huge. Would you imagine all the investment property on treating smoking related illnesses over the next decade?
Secondly, your system really doesn’t need that nicotine at all. It generally does not give you any energy, it’s a dead end job. It will not make you any longer successful in life – actually, the opposite is true. You’re much more likely with an accident in a hot car. Your lungs will get much more damaged along the way.
Thirdly, your lungs and heart will vapinger.com end up being damaged by your smoking. Smoking is not only about causing bad breath and coughing. There are a huge selection of diseases caused directly by smoking. You’ll build up lung cancer, mouth cancer, cardiovascular disease…all of these and so much more. Quit smoking and free yourself from these horrible consequences!
Finally, you can’t enjoy your daily life as much as you should. Without cigarettes you will not have that sit down elsewhere in the morning, you will not have that afternoon party, you need to work each day and evening a lot more efficiently. You’ll simply be too tired to take pleasure from life to the full. The easiest way to do this is to kick the smoking habit. It may not be easy, but it’s completely possible!

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A huge fire has engulfed a paintball centre in St Helens as firefighters warn of people trapped inside. Six fire engines are on the scene in an attempt to contain the inferno. Motorists are being warned to avoid the area and people have been told to stay inside and keep their windows shut.
Residents have reported hearing “large explosions” from the scene. Passenger Sue Clark was flying on a Ryanair flight from Cork to Liverpool when she spotted plumes of grey smoke billowing from blaze on Borough Road. The 33-year-old from Maghull told the Liverpool Echo: “I didn’t have a clue what was going on. We were absolutely shocked. The whole plane was looking out the window as the sky and clouds were completely black.”
Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: “Crews were alerted at 5.00pm and were on the scene at just before 5.05pm. Fire Crews arrived to find a large building with an area of around 20 x 30 metres well alight. There have been reports of two people who have entered the building and have not yet come out. There are six fire appliances in attendance.”

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Boston – April 30 – Massachusetts Medical Society President Richard Pieters, M.D., in his report to members at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society, cited the Society’s significant accomplishments in addressing major issues that faced physicians and the practice of medicine over the last year. Specifically, he noted MMS advocacy efforts with Medicare payments, meaningful use, and the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth.
“This was the House of Medicine at its best,” said Dr. Pieters, in referring to the repeal of the Sustained Growth Rate formula for Medical payments. “For more than 17 years, physicians worked patiently, passionately, and powerfully to reverse a law that everyone knew was a bad idea almost from the time it took effect.” In expressing the reasons for the repeal, Dr. Pieters noted that it was “because of the deep commitment from the physicians of Massachusetts and the resilience of our colleagues across the country.”
At the state level, Dr. Pieters cited the ability of the Society to achieve reasonable regulations for standards of meaningful use in technology, avoiding an onerous proposal that would have tied those standards to licensure requirements. “We now have a set of rules,” Dr. Pieters said, “that fulfill the law’s purpose without creating chaos in the health care system.”
A second area of accomplishment at the state level that Dr. Pieters noted was the improvement made in the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), a vital tool in the struggle against the state’s opioid epidemic. MMS advocacy efforts limited the PMP’s expansion to first-time prescriptions of Schedule II and III opioids and benzodiazepines and provided for the addition of designated associates to use the PMP, thereby reducing the administrative burden on physicians.
“The Prescription Monitoring Program still poses many challenges,” Dr. Pieters said, “most of them technical in origin. But these can be addressed, and we’re having productive conversations with the Department of Public Health to deal with those challenges.”
Addressing the opioid epidemic, Dr. Pieters restated the Society’s goal “to help reduce the number of heroin overdoses in the Commonwealth” and help our elected officials look for answers. But he issued a caution.
“We must also ensure,” he said, that patients who legitimately need pain medications are not harmed by excessive regulations and legislation. We have been arguing that opioid policy must be rooted in evidence, not anecdote.”
Noting the positive step that the legislature has taken in improving patient access to addiction and recovery services, Dr. Pieters also said “we need help from the legislators and regulators. We need ready access for our patients to the effective alternatives to opioids for pain management, and the insurers must pay for them at least as readily as they do prescriptions. And we need them to understand why we do what we do, and to fix regulations that lead to what is perceived as overprescribing.”
“Effective management of this epidemic,” Dr. Pieters continued, “will require a rational, evidence-based approach that balances the professional and ethical duty of physicians to allay pain and suffering against the risks of addiction and diversion. Our role in the debate has never been more clear.”
“Just yesterday,” Dr. Pieters said, “the Attorney General and the Governor of Massachusetts spent more than an hour with your president and other officers. We had an intense and serious conversation, and more than once, they asked us, ‘what can we do today?’ We want to help them find the answers.”
Dr. Pieters ended his remarks focusing on the issue of continuing education of physicians, noting the controversy over maintenance of certification and the rise in continuing medical education requirements.
“Physicians must stay up-to-date on the evolving science, and we have a responsibility to provide the public with assurances that this is happening. But this accountability must be rational and it must be reasonable.”
Citing the actions that the ABIM has taken to reassess the process of maintenance of certification, Dr. Pieters said “It’s clear to me that coordinated action by the American Medical Association, state societies and specialty societies represent our best opportunity to improve the situation.”
At the state level, Dr. Pieters said “we must also work here in Massachusetts to stop the growing trend to throw a Continuing Medical Education requirement at every problem in Medicine. These requirements have multiplied over the last ten years, and they don’t necessarily solve any problems. This is yet another area where the collective voice of physicians can change things for the better.”


A simpler way of analysing access control events and video in one interface with victor!
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Second Quarter: April To June 2017
The following tables highlight data on the Court of Appeal for the second quarter (April to June) of 2017. There was 1 videoconference held in the period where 1 listed matter was heard. 7 full court sittings were held during which 419 matters were heard out of the 448 matters listed for hearing. Additionally there were 3 Chamber Hearings held where 93 matters were heard out of the 108 matters listed for hearing.
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Our signature denim is designed with a low rise waist, relaxed hips for a boyfriend fit, and an outer ankle slit. This pair is detailed with chainstitch crosses down the front in different shades of red, 2 cross detailed pockets on the back, and a matching chunky belt.
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Pendant - Silver, Gold & Black Pearl
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Loose yourself in your own mini ocean. This pendant is a perfect ocean pool, with blue and aqua enamel this dome is highlighted with gold and nestled in the centre, the perfect black pearl.


Victoria's 42-day COVID-free streak has come to an end, with five cases of the virus uncovered in the state's revamped hotel quarantine system.
However no locally-acquired infections were reported for a 43rd straight day.
According to the state government, there were 735 international arrivals in quarantine hotels by 11pm on Friday, including 55 with symptoms or complex health needs at the Novotel "hot hotel" in Melbourne's South Wharf.
The five cases reported on Saturday - two males in their 30s and 50s and three females in their 20s, 30s and 50s - were uncovered from 8737 tests.
They are obliged to remain in hotel quarantine until they have both tested negative and been cleared by officials.
Deputy Chief Health Officer Professor Ben Cowie told reporters on Saturday symptomatic and non-symptomatic arrivals are separated almost immediately at the airport, with major precautions in place for those who are symptomatic.
He said some 2000 tests of hotel quarantine staff had already taken place.
"Our hotel quarantine system was designed on the premise we would have returned travellers testing positive," Prof Cowie said.
"Detecting positive cases actually demonstrates the system is working and doing what it's supposed to do.
"All steps are being taken and all resources are being mobilised to ensure to the best of our ability those numbers we see remain only in the hotel quarantine program, and furthermore, that those people are given the absolute best standards of health care and support they need."
Meanwhile, Business Victoria says 40,000 vouchers offered as part of the first round of the state's Regional Travel Voucher Scheme have run out.
Holiday-goers hoping to snap up one of the Victorian government's $200 regional tourism offers prompted the application website to crash within minutes on Friday morning, having opened at 10am.
Those intending to spend two or more nights in regional Victoria between Saturday and January 22, 2021 were able to apply.
Business Victoria said the website received 800,000 visits by Friday at 5pm.
Eligible destinations under the $28 million scheme, announced as part of a $300 million state budget tourism package last month, include the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula.
"If those $200 vouchers mean people stay an extra night, maybe go to a local pub or restaurant. That's all about wages and spending and investment," Premier Daniel Andrews said on Thursday.
While the first round of vouchers is exhausted, a second application window will open for trips between January 27 and April 1. A third round will be available between April 6 and May 31.
Opposition tourism spokeswoman Cindy McLeish labelled the launch a "flop".


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The European Court of Justice has ruled that Poland violated EU directives by issuing licences for exploitation of the country's shale gas potential without fully open tenders.
The ruling could have grave consequences for Poland, with the country's current policy aimed at protecting exploration licence holders' interests by issuing subsequent production licenses without tenders.
Poland's government is currently working on an amendment to its 'Geological and Mining' law that would consolidate this preferential system.
The original case against Poland was lodged by the EC in March 2010.
Since 2007, over 100 exploratory licenses have been issued by the Polish government, to both local and international companies.
Nevertheless, two major international concerns, Exxon Mobil and Talisman Energy, have already dropped out of the programme, and there are fears that there could be further departures, if laws concerning taxation and drilling are not clarified.
The Gazeta Wyborcza daily has forecast that Poland could now face paying extensive damages for flouting EU directives.
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Healthy Woman OBGYN is the only practice in New Jersey to offer a full-time prenatal coordinator, aka our Maternity Concierge.
What does that mean for you? It means that for the next forty weeks (and beyond), you have your very own go-to gal for all of your prenatal and postnatal needs. Got a question about prenatal vitamins? Just email your prenatal coordinator. Not sure what an upcoming test is all about? Just give her a call. Want to know if it’s okay to fly? She can tell you!
Between the caring doctors, friendly staff, and prenatal coordinator here at Healthy Woman, we’ve got all of the information, answers and support you need to have a great birth!
Make sure you visit our blog, where you’ll find educational articles from all-natural fertility tips, to pregnancy exercise routines, to how to maintain a healthy pregnancy weight, maternity style, breastfeeding 101 and so much more!
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In Brief: How To Compost At Home – Benefits, Methods, Issues, and Precautions
Compost is nutrient-filled humus formed mainly from organic kitchen and environmental waste. Some of the benefits include saving you cash, helping protect the environment, and ensuring that your plants and soil get the nutrients they need. But to compost at home, you need to know the correct methods, as well as the issues that could occur if you do not compost properly.
Compost forms from organic waste, such as tea bags, coffee grounds, fruits, and other foods used in the kitchen, as well as waste from plants like dry leaves, twigs, and barks.
These come together to give you a nutrient-dense supplement for your farms and gardens.
We will be discussing how you can easily compost at home, and we will also look at the benefits, challenges, and precautions that might be involved in the process.
- In Brief: How To Compost At Home – Benefits, Methods, Issues, and Precautions
- Why Compost At Home
- How To Compost At Home – Benefits, Methods, Issues, and Precautions
- Elements For Composting
- Benefits Of Composting At Home
- How To Compost At Home
- Issues and Precautions With Composting At Home
Why Compost At Home
It could be said that you do not need to prepare your compost at home by yourself or that the compost could easily be sourced from other alternatives.
However, if you are an astute gardener or farmer, you most likely want to know you have the best organic components and fertilizers being fed into your soil.
Composting at home removes every doubt of the quality of material that goes into your soil as the compost is self-prepared.
There is no wondering if the manufacturer of the compost added something that may or may not be beneficial to your own soil.
It also saves you from taking trips to landfills.
How To Compost At Home – Benefits, Methods, Issues, and Precautions
Let’s take a look into the elements needed for composting, the upsides, the ways to compost, and the possible issues you could encounter.
Elements For Composting
When making your compost, there are elements and conditions that must be present to get the right compost, and we will be discussing them here.
When you are preparing your compost, two substances must be present in the right ratio. Without these substances, there is no compost formation.
They are known as carbon and nitrogen sources, otherwise called the browns and the greens.
Nitrogen sources, which are known as greens, included food waste such as coffee grounds, tea bags, and other kitchen waste.
Carbon sources, also referred to as the browns, include materials like dry leaves, twigs, barks, and carbon papers.
These must be present in the right proportions, with the amount of carbon sources being a little more than the nitrogen sources.
Good Surface Area
For reactions to occur quickly and adequately, a large surface area is needed. This allows for the proper mixing of components, which promotes quicker reactions.
Therefore, it is advisable to add materials in bits rather than in large chunks to create the surface area needed for easy and quick reactions.
Every living organism needs air to breathe, move, work, and survive. It is the same with the bacteria that is needed for compost formation.
In the absence of oxygen, bacteria will not form, and the degradation of the waste into useful compost will be totally impossible.
When moisture is either insufficient or excessive, it affects the quality of the compost.
This is because microbial survival and movement depend largely on moisture. Thus, a damp heap would be more beneficial for compost formation than a dry or waterlogged heap.
When preparing compost, it is important to ensure that the temperature of the heap is just right. This is because microbial life and action are sustained by warm temperatures.
If the heap is too cold, there will be no microbial action. If it is too hot, the microbes will be killed. To get good usable compost, a favorable temperature for microbial action is a must.
Benefits Of Composting At Home
What are the benefits of composting at home? Let’s take a look.
Saves You Time and Cash
When composting at home, you are saved from the rigors of transporting your waste to a landfill site or paying those who move waste. As you compost, you save yourself some road time, some fuel, and some cash.
As you compost at home, you save the landfill from unnecessary greenhouse gases that may result from the degradation of waste food products.
These greenhouse gases are responsible for ozone layer depletion, so making your own compost saves the environment from this threat.
Check out this video to see how composting helps protect the environment:
Soil Conditioning and Amendment
When you use compost made by you on your soil, you are sure that your soil will get the right nutrients that it needs because you know what went into the preparation of the compost.
You are not in doubt about the quality of the compost, and if well prepared, your soil will benefit richly from the nutrient-dense compost.
As your soil is enriched, your plants also benefit and are able to grow healthily to yield a fruitful and bountiful harvest.
Eliminates the Need For Fertilizers
The use of compost completely eliminates the need for fertilizers on your soil. Every nutrient the soil needs is readily obtained from the compost.
Even the micronutrients like Boron, Cobalt, Iron, and Copper can be obtained from a good compost.
How To Compost At Home
There are basically two methods of composting – outdoor composting and indoor composting. Whatever method you choose, ensure the following steps are used to create your compost.
- Site Location
It is very important to choose a site that will not be a problem for you or your neighbors when composting. If composting indoors, a good place could be a cupboard beneath your sink or in the backyard if you don’t have pets roaming around.
Just ensure that the location can be easily accessed and would pose no threat or concerns to you or your neighbors.
- Bin Choice
For indoor composting, the use of a compost bin is highly necessary. This bin can be bought or self-made, but it should have dimensions of 3x3x3 feet, or something close to that.
This is to allow for proper aeration and heat production.If you are composting outside and using direct soil, a compost bin may be eliminated.
Otherwise, the same considerations for the indoor compost bin are advised.
- Materials Addition
Once your site and bin have been decided on, it is time to begin the composting process itself. However, it must be noted that not everything can be used in compost preparation.
The table below gives us an idea of some of the things that may or may not go into compost preparation.
Also note that carbon sources, such as dried leaves, newspapers, etc., must be at least two-thirds of the mix. Meanwhile, nitrogen sources, such as coffee grounds, tea bags, etc., should be about one-third of the mix.
Can Go In Can't Go In Vegetable Scraps Meat or animal products, including bones, butter, eggs, etc. Eggshells Coal ash Yard waste (dried leaves, twigs, barks, etc.) Weeds or weed seeds Newspapers Pet droppings Manure from vegetarian sources Synthetic chemicals Coffee grounds and filters Tea bags
When the mix is complete, it is essential to monitor the other elements, such as temperature, oxygen, moisture, and the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio.
If any of these is either insufficient or excessive, it may yield a compost that is not as nutrient-rich as desired. Lack of oxygen or excessive nitrogen could lead to smelly compost, which is not desired.
Watch this video below to learn how to compost at home:
Issues and Precautions With Composting At Home
If the compost is not well-prepared, some challenges may present themselves. We will discuss some of these challenges and the necessary steps needed to prevent them.
Lack Of Microbial Action
In the absence of oxygen, microbial life will be nonexistent. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to ensure that the compost has enough oxygen supply.
This is achievable by regularly turning the compost heap either with a rake or fork.
However, if using a bin, the bin can be turned around a few times each week.
Broken carbon sources also provide air spaces for the inlet of oxygen, so if the oxygen supply is not enough, carbon sources may be added to the pile.
They must be in pieces and bits to allow for proper aeration.
Smelly Compost Piles
Smelliness results due to insufficient oxygen in the pile or excessive nitrogen. If the oxygen content of the pile is low, a rotten egg smell, like that of hydrogen sulfide gas, will be the more likely odor.
Meanwhile, excess nitrogen produces a smell in the breakdown process like the smell of ammonia.
Oxygen deficiency can be managed by introducing more carbon sources to the pile and turning it. This will help increase the oxygen that goes into the pile.
Excessive nitrogen can also be reduced by the addition of carbon sources.
Overheated and Underheated Compost Piles
In the presence of excessive heat, microbes present in the compost pile will be killed.
This is because microbes do not need excessive temperatures to survive.
They actually do much better in warm conditions.
Excessive nitrogen is most often the cause of high temperatures in the pile, so care must be taken to ensure that the nitrogen content is just enough to supply the amount of heat needed.
On the other hand, in the absence of heat, there will be no formation of microbes. If there are no microbes, then decomposition cannot occur.
This can be avoided by ensuring that the right size of bins are used. The recommended dimensions for bins are 3x3x3 feet to allow for sufficient aeration to take place.
Additionally, piles should be turned to allow for oxygen inflow.
Though compost consists mainly of food and environmental waste, not all types of food waste can go into the compost pile. Meat and fish products, as well as eggs, butter, etc., may not be added to compost. This is because they attract pests easily.
Droppings from non-vegetarian animals are not advised when preparing a compost. It is more advisable to use droppings from vegetarian animals, such as horses or cows.
The droppings from non-vegetarians animals may be contaminated and would affect the soil and plants.
Eggshells are a good nitrogen source and can certainly be added to the compost. However, it is better if the shells are broken into smaller bits to aid with quicker degradation.
Making your compost at home is quite easy once you know the steps to follow. Being able to compost saves you time, fuel, and cash.
It also affords you the opportunity to protect the environment and enrich your soil for healthier plant growth.
We hope you are prepared to enjoy the preparations and the benefits that come with well-prepared compost.

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CatBearTree are a south-London threepiece made up of Zoe Konez (guitar), Claudia Mansaray (bass) and Sarah Smith (drums) who released their debut EP on Friday 2nd August, launching it through a multi-act bill at the Finsbury in Manor House, North London, up near my neck of the woods. They’ve been together since 2011, practising and perfecting things before self-releasing “Let’s Share Hearts” which is available through their website or itunes from Monday 5 August.
The EP contains six tracks and, while the emphasis is on a powerful, driven rock (with its roots in riot grrrl proudly on its sleeve), that’s not the whole story.
The strength of the drums/bass/guitar thrum under the chorus of “Blind” shouldn’t distract attention from the much more original and captivating multi-part-vocals. Plus, you can check out the video here:
“Masqueraders” is a bouncy, much more dance-able number that I am sure had them moving at the Finsbury. It has some quality bass playing through the verses and then again during the attractive bridge, decorated with subtle filigrees of guitar. The reality of relationships going up and down and needing attention and effort gets increasingly affirmative assertion in “Sleep Talk”.
But the best is saved for last: on the back of the capable “Firing Line” comes the full-throttle of “Crayons”. They throw down the gauntlet as the song opens declaring “you have to see me, to believe in me” and that sums up some of the essential fire of riot grrrl – the discovery and celebration of confidence and assurance. And the guitars, yes the guitars: so irresistible, such blistering pace.
At the moment they’re unsigned, but they’re already displaying plenty of passion, and songwriting and playing ability so, given the profile accorded to the likes of Savages (who have a lot more anger, but I think a little less tune), this might be a good time for CatBearTree to have come out of the practice room and into the limelight.
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A honeymoon South Africa style is truly like no other, firstly you have so many honeymoon options here it’s unreal, from remote and wild game viewing, to endless leopard and rhino sightings (amongst other abundant game), to the beaches of Kwa Zulu Natal and the cosmopolitan options in Cape Town. There is just so much to see and so on a honeymoon in South Africa. Due to the rand gbp exchange rate you can also stay in some of Africa’s top lodges and camps for much less and have a real once in a lifetime holiday.
When planning your South Africa honeymoon it would be unusual not to consider heading to Cape Town and the Winelands, both of which are incredibly romantic with some of the best restaurants in the world on your doorstep. The vistas and beaches also lend themselves to long romantic walks and you couldn’t hope for a more serene honeymoon. The South Africans also really know how to spoil their honeymooners and between them and us we go all out to make sure this really will be the trip of a lifetime. One property we absolutely love in the Winelands is Le Quartier Francais with it’s quirky and unique style and intimate feel it lends itself perfectly to a South Africa honeymoon.
Le Quartier Francais boasts the famous restaurant The Tasting Room, hotel guests have preference there and you can dine there and know that you are experiencing the best of the Winelands. This restaurant is so famous that people travel from all over the world to eat there. Franschhoek also plays host to many festivals which are fabulous to get involved with if you happen to be there. The Literary Festival is the next one, held in May and is ideal for book lovers. Le Quartier Francais is also ideally located from which to explore the vineyards and vistas of South Africa’s winelands either by car or privately driven transfers.
A South Africa honeymoon often includes a safari which can either be done in the North of South Africa in the Sabi Sands area, or in the South in the Eastern Cape, as well as more remote locations like Kwa Zulu Natal, Madikwe and the Kalahari – all areas offer different but equally inspiring options with fantastic game viewing being had by all, we usually recommend combining a few of the areas to get a real feel for this amazing country. The guiding in South Africa is some of the best in the world and this really shows, the guides out there have a real passion and enthusiasm for the bush, which is hard to rival.
A luxury safari honeymoon is certainly one of the most romantic ways to spend this once in a lifetime trip. We offer a vast range of safari honeymoons to suit everyone and always offer large discounts on our safari honeymoons so you are truly spoilt during this trip. We always include small safari honeymoon surprises along the way and little touches which make it a once in a lifetime experience. Many of our luxury safari camps offer large discounts and include extras for honeymooners.
Alongside South Africa, Kenya is one of the best value luxury honeymoon destinations at the moment and there are hundreds of offers available to make sure your safari doesn’t break the bank. We know the cost of the wedding can be astronomical so we do everything we can to make sure your safari honeymoon doesn’t add to this too much. When you do six nights at any combination of the following luxury camps you will receive 50% off for the bride: luxury Masai Mara Camps Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp and Elephant Pepper Camp, or famous safari lodge Elsa’s Kopje, or off the beaten track Joy’s Camp or Kitich Camp, or Lewa Safari Camp which offers one of the best chances to see rhino in Kenya, or Loisaba in Laikipia & Tortilis Camp in Amboseli. The options for your luxury African safari honeymoon are endless and the above camps offer a luxury option in every location Kenya has, so you will have a varied safari with excellent game viewing. The above camps also have some further specials running this year making them even better value for money. If you stay for six nights you might only pay for four, which is a huge saving.
South African honeymoons also have some amazing honeymoon specials – they are currently all over the place as everyone tries to compete for business in this tough financial time. On top of the current honeymoon specials in South Africa the rand/gbp exchange rate is working in our favour (as mentioned earlier) to result in South Africa trips being far better value for money than anywhere else. Honeymoon specials are very prevalent all over Africa as everyone tries to make sure you are not bankrupted by this once in a lifetime trip. We also include our own honeymoon specials in the form of our own discounts passed onto you, we also always include small gestures and surprises throughout your honeymoon to make sure your South Africa holiday is truly once in a lifetime.
Some of the honeymoon specials we like to include whilst you’re in South Africa could be anything from a romantic rose petal bush bath, to a sleep out under the stars, a private candlelit dinner on the beach or a private tour of a luxury vineyard. In South Africa they do romantic incredibly well which is why it is such a popular honeymoon destination.
Thanda is one of the most romantic places in South Africa, and they also often run honeymoon specials. Thanda in South Africa is a fabulous mixture of contemporary luxury and old elegant safari – it offers a truly wild retreat away from the tourist track and is unimaginably romantic with rose scattered turn downs and bath tubs big enough for two, not to mention the private plunge pools. Thanda also has some fantastic game viewing on offer so guests can really enjoy a truly authentic safari experience in South Africa. Each villa has its own lounge and fireplace creating a cosy and welcoming ambience and we strongly recommend any of you lovers out there get to Thanda as soon as you can.
Walking safaris can also be incredibly romantic as you often trek through unexplored bush and feel like the first great explorers, often coming across small waterfalls and streams. Walking safaris have long been known as one of the best ways to see the bush, you get to see all the little things and it is those that truly make the bush ‘work’ together. Luxury lodges Jaci’s Lodges in Madikwe now offer specialized walking safaris with some of the best walking safari guides in South Africa. They also offer some of the most romantic settings for a honeymoon we have ever seen.
Botswana is another popular honeymoon destination. Booking a Botswana honeymoon is not the minefield that it might initially appear – we know every camp, every room, every romantic experience available and will make sure you have access to these. We take our commission from the lodges not from you so our expert efficient service is completely free. Our Botswana honeymoons include everything fro helicopter trips to deserted islands for a glass of champagne, candlelit dinners in the bush, and sleep outs under the stars with a herd of elephants below you. We always include little surprises and treats along the way so your honeymoon safari really is a once in a lifetime experience.
We’re always receiving updates from our colleagues on the ground about game movements and camp developments, as well as being out there on the ground regularly to see it all for ourselves. This means we can plan your honeymoon in Botswana with admirable accuracy as to the best game viewing and the best rooms at each camps. Lebala Camp is a heavenly camp in the Northern Okavango Delta, this remote and beautiful area is full of game and offers a fantastic start to any honeymoon. Two male lions obligingly showed guests how to stalk and miss a buffalo the other day. They then roared about their loss for a good while before managing to pull down a young buffalo calf.
A few days later the two male lions did pull down a larger buffalo only 500m from the camp. These two males have been in the area for a while now and are proving excellent photographic subjects. They have also been happily stealing food from hyenas – they can be the most awful scavengers. A female leopard cub has also been seen recently and both her and her mother are incredibly relaxed around the vehicles, which is lovely to see.