text:
The resource has been added to your collection
Contains sources of information on sea turtles, tropical birds, and other species in the Caribbean basin and the Costa Rica rainforests. Site includes information on satellite telemetry, satellite-tracked sea turtles data and maps, and sea turtle legislation. Directions, data, and other materials available allow you to create your own maps. Free printable publications available. Also information on grants, workshops, donations, and volunteer opportunities.
This resource has not yet been reviewed.
Not Rated Yet.


Sep 29 2013, 11:46pm CDT | by IANS
Abuja, Sep 30 — Nigeria's militant sect Boko Haram has killed as many as 85 people, including 47 college students, in the last few days in an apparent escalation of attacks in the Muslim-dominated north of the West African country, Xinhua reported Sunday.
The latest and deadliest attack occurred Sunday morning when suspected gunmen of the sect stormed into the College of Agriculture in Yobe State. The sprayed bullets on students, some of whom were asleep.
Rescuers later collected 47 bodies of the students, mostly aged 18 to 22.
There were many others wounded in the attack who were rushed to hospital.
More bodies were expected to be recovered as rescuers were combing the area till Sunday afternoon, a college official said.
On the same day, police confirmed 11 deaths after gunmen raided a village in Kaduna state Saturday. Houses were reportedly torched in the attack on Zangang village.
On Wednesday and Thursday, at least 27 people were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in attacks on villagers in Borno State.
The killings echoed a threat by a man claiming to be the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, to launch more attacks in northern Nigeria until the sect installs and decrees strict sharia law in Africa's most populous nation.
Boko Haram has caused thousands of casualties in northern states since launching insurgency in 2009. In the escalation of conflicts between its fighters and the military, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in May declared a state of emergency in the northern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.
--Indo-Asian New Service
blog comments powered by Disqus


Here are today’s solar images taken from Al Sadeem Observatory, February 6, 2018.
The sky was clear with light air turbulence making the seeing and transparency good at the time these images were taken.
Generally, low solar activity was observed over the past 24 hours. The lone visible sunspot group AR2699 has grown slightly in structure and now possess beta (bipolar) spot magnetic configuration but remains relatively stable and expected to not produce any major flares in the next few days. Several B-class flares were recorded by space weather agencies throughout the monitoring period The latest sunspot number (based on visual count and Wolf number calculation) is 17. One of these B-class flares and tiny prominences at the southeastern limb were distinctively captured in H-alpha imagery.
Space weather agencies* forecast solar activity to remain at low levels with chances of B-class to possibly C-class flares. The extent of the frequency and intensity of the Sun’s activity will highly depend on the magnetic flux fluctuations happening in the visible ARs in the coming days. Close monitoring is being conducted by numerous space weather agencies for any significant development.
*Technical reports courtesy of Solar Influence Data Center (SIDC), NOAA-Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA-SWPC)


text:
Unlike humans, dogs do not always understand why they’re being punished or the consequence of their actions. So depending on how you punish, it could cause a lot of problems such as fear, aggression and sadness in your dog.
Do dogs remember misbehaving?
Studies have been done with dogs to establish their memory capacities. When it comes to long-term memory, researchers believe that dogs will remember events that were strongly positive or negative and have a major impact on the animal’s ability to survive.
Do dogs respond to positive punishment?
A positive punishment program can stop the growling, but does nothing to assuage the dog’s fear. Unfortunately, the growl is the dog’s way of expressing fear and shutting down his warning communication can have dangerous results. If the dog feels defensive, he is likely to bite, but without the warning.
Do dogs remember you punishing them?
However, unlike humans, dogs do not understand the consequences of their actions, so regular punishment will be no good. Instead, you have to use negative punishment and positive reinforcement to help stop undesirable behavior.
Is it cruel to punish a dog?
Punishment should not be used to correct undesirable behavior. Some pets may see it as a form of reinforcement, while others will become increasingly more fearful or aggressive. Punishment focuses on stopping the undesirable but does not teach what is desirable.
Do dogs remember when you scold them?
Learned Behavior: In the study, dogs acted guilty when scolded by their owners, regardless of whether they had actually committed the act for which they were being scolded. Based on this, it seems likely that dogs learn quickly that when pet parents unhappy with them, they can placate their humans by looking sad.
Should I punish my dog after biting me?
You should NOT punish a dog for biting. This method may also teach the dog not to give a warning prior to the bite. It certainly doesn’t do anything to minimize the dog’s stressors.
How do I make my dog realize his mistake?
If your dog misbehaves, give them a cue or sign that they’ve made the wrong decision. You might say, “think again,” or a similar phrase in a cheery, but corrective tone of voice. The tone should suggest, “Are you sure you want to do that?” Your dog will recognize your tone as much as the words.
Is Ignoring a dog a good punishment?
When done correctly and when combined with proactive training, ignoring unwanted behavior can work. However, the time it takes depends on your dog’s reinforcement history and their own personal enjoyment of the behavior. For some dogs, they get through an extinction burst quickly, while others can take quite a while.
Should you ignore your dog as punishment?
Pets should be taught what we want them to learn through reinforcement and shaping rather than attempting to train them what we don’t want them to do. It is illogical to wait until the pet misbehaves and then administer something unpleasant.
Why you shouldn’t punish your dog?
“Most important, punishment does nothing to help the pet learn the proper way to behave in the situation.” This type of management and punishment technique will eventually increase a dogs fear, arousal and possibly aggression.
Do dogs remember who beat them?
For animals who have been abused, the severe and prolonged suffering they endured may be something they can learn to overcome given enough time and the right kind of training. While we do not know exactly what your dog recalls from his abuse, we do see evidence of those memories in the dog’s maladaptive behaviors.
Is it okay to lock your dog in a room for punishment?
Punishment should never be used to train a pet. Pets should be taught what we want them to learn through reinforcement and shaping rather than attempting to train them what we don’t want them to do.
Is yelling at a dog positive punishment?
Yelling, spanking, and even aggressive handling can mentally damage your dog and doesn’t yield good behavior. In short, any sort of negative reinforcement on your pet doesn’t work whatsoever. In fact, you might actually be causing further problems for them.
Do dogs ever seek revenge?
Dogs do not have a concept of “revenge”. Their mental processes revolve primarily around the “pack” identity: one member of the pack is the alpha, and all have their places in a distinct pecking order. (For owners that aren’t mindful of this psychology, the dog usually believes itself to be the alpha.)
How do I apologize to my dog?
5 Ways to Say Sorry to Your Dog
- Don’t shout or raise your voice.
- A pat on the head or back will go a long way.
- You can ruffle its furs or carry it in your arms.
- You can use soothing words or phrases.
- Give your dog its favorite treat.
Does my dog think the crate is a punishment?
Don’t Use Crates for Puppy Time Outs: Dog crates should not be used for punishment if a dog misbehaves. It’s different when you tell your child to go to his room because you can explain why and what you expected from him. With dogs, they’re left confused when you force them into their crates.
How should I punish my puppy?
If you catch your puppy misbehaving, try a loud noise such as clapping your hands or a loud “uh-uh” or a sharp “off”. Remember, reprimands need to occur while the behavior is happening, preferably just as it begins, and never after.

domain: pet


text:
MARINA WEST BASIN
The Marina West Basin of the Port of Astoria offers boaters a distinctive selection of sights, services, and berthing possibilities. It is situated at mile 14 of the Columbia River, just west of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The West Basin is well suited for recreational boat moorage and is home to fishing boats, guide boats, and other commercial vessels. It also has lodging, dining options, and shopping nearby.
There are 335 slips available at the West Basin Marina, with a capacity for over 400 by utilizing side-tie and lineal tie. The Port also provides a number of transient slips on a first-come, first-served basis.

domain: geography


text:
It can sometimes be tough for siblings to get along, but Vernon and one of its sister cities have kept a healthy relationship going for 30 years.
In 1982, the mayor at the time, Lyall Hanson, welcomed the city of Modesto, Calif. into the family. Since then there have been many exchanges and tours.
On Friday, a group of 50 Vernon residents will once again make a visit to the sister city.
Some of the Sun Fun Tour attendees include former mayor Wayne McGrath and former councillor Jack Gilroy.
“I think it’s very important to keep the relations up with the other cities. Modesto was our first one and they’ve been coming here for 30 years, and we’ve just kept it going,” said Gilroy.
Tour co-ordinator John Topping has toured Modesto nearly 20 times and is excited to continue building on the relationship.
“I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends. I’ve made many trips and you develop a really close acquaintance with many of the people down there,” said Topping.
The trip goes for 12 days and includes visits to Reno, Monterey, San Francisco and of course, Modesto.
The group will be travelling by bus until the final leg of the trip when the tour takes to the coastal waters for two nights aboard the Golden Princess on their way to Vancouver before heading back to Vernon.
While Topping knows how good the entire trip will be, it’s the Modesto portion that has him excited the most.
“Modesto is a very similar city. It’s a fruit belt, it’s agricultural and it’s tourism. It’s a big city and some very famous people have come from Modesto,” said Topping.
“It’s definitely the highlight.”
Mayor Rob Sawatzky notes how great it is to see a local group dedicated to building on these sister city relationships.
“I know they are very experienced, knowledgable and good representatives, some of them have a real kind of tradition with this, it’s great,” he said.
The group of Vernon residents will participate in a civic reception May 16 in Modesto to celebrate the 30th anniversary.

domain: travel


text:
COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act Signed
Governor McMaster signs bill providing protection for businesses, healthcare facilities and state agencies.
Last week Governor Henry McMaster was joined by business leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act. Speaking in support of the bill, Jay Lucas (R) Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives said, “We in government asked business to continue to operate during the pandemic. Government now has to provide business with reasonable protections for having done so.”
According to the Office of the Governor’s Website, “The act provides immunity from COVID-19 related lawsuits. Businesses or employers will retain immunity unless it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the business caused an injury or damage from grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or intentional misconduct. A medical provider will retain immunity unless it is proven by a preponderance of evidence that the provider caused an injury or damage from grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or intentional misconduct.”
Generally, the bill protects “covered entities” and “covered individuals” from Coronavirus claims if the entity or individual reasonably adhered to public health guidance, such as guidance from South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, or another state governmental entity, and federal guidance if referenced by state entities, applicable at the time of the claim at issue.
The Act’s provisions “apply to all civil and administrative causes of action that arise between March 13, 2020, and June 30, 2021, or  days after the final state of emergency is lifted for COVID-19 in [South Carolina], whichever is later, and that are based upon facts occurring during this time period.”

domain: law


(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or deposit any human waste on any street, lot or premises except in an approved sanitary facility. No vendor of merchandise of any kind shall leave any refuse on the streets or on the lots of the city.
(b) Owners of animals dying in the city shall, upon notice of their death, immediately remove such animals.
(Code 1982, 8-5004; Ord. of 9-22-98, 1)


text:
Apple’s Solid-After-All Quarter In Charts
Apple is still growing, but slower than before. And it’s not as profitable as it was a year ago — a rare reversal. But it’s still solid.
Apple reported March quarter earnings this afternoon. Expectations were muted, and Apple beat them, with particularly strong iPad shipments. Mac shipments were flat, and iPhone shipments beat low expectations, showing just 7% growth.
Also: Peak Mac?
Check out my new site: The New Consumer, a publication about how and why people spend their time and money.

domain: economics


text:
Find your next home in Northumberland County or the surrounding area with one of Fidelity Homes’ new builds. Every house is built on the foundation of expert knowledge and quality craftsmanship. When you choose Fidelity, you choose Only the Best for your dream home.
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates as new builds are added!
It’s not just about the home…
Your home isn’t just what sits inside four walls, it goes beyond that. We have hand-picked properties that are perfect for anyone’s dream home.
248 Durham Street South, Colborne, ON


text:
BOC offers a wide range of oxygen therapy equipment to suit your individual requirements.
Static concentrators are used for long term oxygen therapy in the home. Concentrators extract oxygen from the air and deliver the oxygen at concentrations of 85% or greater.
Self Filling System
UltraFill is an advanced home oxygen system that combines a stationary oxygen concentrator, filling station and is provided with two long lasting ambulatory cylinders.
The conserving device works by only releasing oxygen upon inspiration only. This can increase the usage time of the oxygen system between three to five times.
The liquid system has a compact base unit which contains the reserve supply of liquid oxygen. This is used to refill the small portable unit with oxygen as and when required.
Static cylinders are provided for use as a back up in case of power failure or malfunction of other equipment. They are also used for patients who require high flow rates.
The iGo transportable concentrator is small and lightweight, yet capable of delivering up to 3lpm of constant flow oxygen. An ideal choice for travelling.
The XP02 is a portable concentrator which releases oxygen on inspiration only. The XP02 gives you the best possible mobility whilst using oxygen.
Our standard portable and light weight cylinders deliver all the benefits of oxygen therapy whilst allowing patients to continue their day-to-day life.
Other EquipmentWe supply cannulae, flowmeters and other equipment to assist in oxygen therapy.

domain: medical


text:
The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has slammed plans by Nigeria to castrate rapists and execute pedophiles as “draconian”
She argues that “Penalties like surgical castration and bilateral salpingectomy will not resolve any of the barriers to accessing justice, nor will it serve a preventive role”
In September the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state signed a law saying men convicted of rape would be subjected to surgical castration, with those found guilty of raping a child under the age of 14 facing the death penalty.
BYPASS THE CENSORS
Sign up to get unfiltered news delivered straight to your inbox.
Breitbart reports: Now Bachelet, the former President of Chile, has expressed her anger at the proposal.
“Tempting as it may be to impose draconian punishments on those who carry out such monstrous acts, we must not allow ourselves to commit further violations,” she said.
In a statement regarding the adoption of the law in Nigeria, Bachelet said the main argument made for instituting the death penalty is to deter rape. She argued that the belief punishment prevents sexual assaults is wrong.
The human rights chief said “the certainty of punishment, rather than its severity, deters crime.”
“Penalties like surgical castration and bilateral salpingectomy will not resolve any of the barriers to accessing justice, nor will it serve a preventive role,” Bachelet argued.
“Surgical castration and salpingectomy violate the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment under international human rights law.”
During recent periods of lockdown, the number of reported rape cases in Nigeria rose dramatically.
From March to July, Nigeria documented 717 rape cases and 7,170 unreported rapes across the country. For comparison, Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics said that over 2,200 cases of rape and indecent assault were reported for 2017.
Despite the recent spike in rape cases, Nigeria has long suffered from high rates of sexual violence. “One in four girls and ten percent of boys have been victims of sexual violence” in Nigeria, UNICEF reported.
On May 27, a Christian university student was brutally raped and bludgeoned to death by a group of men while studying alone in a church in Benin City, Breitbart News reported. Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, 22, had gone to the local Redeemed Christian Church of God, of which she was a member, to read “in preparation for a possible reopening of school” following coronavirus lockdowns.
“We are all devastated by her death. She decided to do some private studies during the lockdown because the church was peaceful. She’s been taking the key from the parish pastor and returning it after her studies,” Olaitan Olubiyi, a spokesman for the church, said.
“But that day she didn’t return it and the night guard who resumed duty found her in a pool of her own blood and half-naked in the church hall,” he said.
The guard found Omozuwa unconscious and rushed her to a hospital shortly after. She regained consciousness briefly in the hospital and was able to provide an account of the attack. According to Omozuwa, “she had been reading all alone in the church when she was ambushed by unknown men, who beat, raped, and hit her head with a fire extinguisher.”
Omozuwa died from her injuries on May 30, according to the report. On June 2, local media reported that Nigerian police had arrested one suspect in Omozuwa’s rape and murder based on a fingerprint found on the fire extinguisher used to beat her.

domain: sociology


text:
Public Attitudes on Election Administration
Technology is changing election administration across the nation. To help election officials better understand what voters know and don't know, The Pew Charitable Trusts conducted surveys in eight states with the help of Public Opinion Strategies and the Mellman Group. These surveys assessed whether voters support use of technology in elections, including interstate data sharing such as that offered by the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). Here is what our surveys found out about voter opinions.

domain: politics


text:
4m., 19w., 3 either gender, extras as needed. Doubling possible.
Digital Script and Livestream Rights Available
Contact our customer service department to order or for more information.
Each night, the twelve princesses who love to dance, sing the song that allows them secret passage into the enchanted forest. The king (tired of finding twelve pairs of worn shoes outside his daughters' room each morning) issues a proclamation. The first person to discover the secret of where the princesses go each night shall receive his or her heart's desire and eight bags of gold! Learn More
This dazzling farce shows us how musicals can change the everyday mundane to magical moments! The Professor, our musical guide, is going to teach "How to Make a Musical." He picks Chris, a "random" student, out of the audience and takes him through a day at his school, showing him each scene both as it would be in real life and how it would be played in a musical. Learn More
Book and lyrics by R. Eugene Jackson. Music adapted and arranged by Carl Alette. Original music by Victor Herbert. Based on the original play by Glen MacDonough.
Product Code: BH6000
Comedy | Melodrama
Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
12 to 15+ actors, either gender, flexible.
Mother Goose Land is all astir over the rivalry between mean-hearted Uncle Barnaby and young, handsome, gentle Alan for the love of Mistress Mary Quite Contrary. Suitable for any season of the year. Learn More

domain: artistic


text:
Since 2016 I had already told you I facing this issue, 2017 after I downloaded it and try it... still does not work, I had said, yet it still does Not work. The application keep On restart everytime I try to select my own music.. Please get it fixed as soon as possible. When selecting your own music the application force close and restart. Please fix this issue. Thanks.
Cool game, not for me I think its a decent game and all but I fail to see how my music comes into play in this. My music just seems like background noise more than anything really. This game just leaves me wondering what I'm doing other than just collecting things while listening to music. I think there's plenty of room for improvement, especially on how to further implement music into the game rather than it just being background music. I'm giving it 2 stars because its just not my type of game, not because I think its awful. Personally, I think there's a lot of potential with this game.
It's been a while since the last time I installed this on one of my Android devices... and now that I have a powerful one I wanted to give it another try.... I like the improvements in graphics and UI, but my favorite mode "Mixtape" is a disappointment since it set impossible Score Targets for your personal tracks.... I.E. I try Temper Tramp "Love Lost" which is a fairly easy going one and it had almost no diamonds on the track... I never crashed against bombs or walls and I grabbed all but 1 available diamonds and my score was 30K which granted me 1 star... for all stars, my score would have to be over 200K which is simply impossible according to the game. Please make the game define our music better so the score can be achievable, while on the same time challenging... but definitely do not make it Impossible. Until then 3/5. When "Mixtape" is fixed it will be 5/5
Ok so last time I had this game was on my Nexus 7, and I liked the game, gave it 5 stars, ect. Now I've installed it on my phone (I was reminded how much I like this game, I hadn't played it in a while), I've found a few bad points. So here's a list. Bad points: - Can't play any music I got on iTunes (and as much as I love the Hacknet OST and the Undertale OST, they get boring after a while, I really want to play some of my other music on here) - There should be a more specific game sound choice (e.g: disable gem sounds but nothing else) - Use the music to make the tracks, that would make it better.
Previous versions better Please fix the mixtape feature as it forces closes and restarts when I try to create one. Used to play this when this feature was working and wanted to play it again on a new phone.
A great game! However... I love love love this game! It has good soundtracks and nice gameplay. But, I would like to see a tutorial on the basics, because I don't know how to play yet. Overall very good!
★★★ RACE ON TRACKS CREATED FROM YOUR OWN MUSIC ★★★
★ Play your mp3 tunes in circuits generated from your song!
★ Enter Mixtapes mode and tap cassette icon to create a new track.
★ MANY BUGFIXES!
★ REMOVED OPENFEINT SUPPORT
You Ready To Run with Super Sonic Attack Battle From Attack of Monsters evil?

domain: game


text:
Jacqueline Rebecca Louise, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, (née de Rothschild) (1911-2012)
Jacqueline Rebecca Louise de Rothschild was born in Paris on 6 November 1911, third child of Edouard de Rothschild (1868-1949) and Germaine Alice née Halphen (1884-1975). She became an America chess and tennis champion, author, sculptor, arts patron, philanthropist, and chess organizer and patron.
She was born in Paris and was raised at the Château de Ferrières with her brother Guy and sister Bethsabée. Aged 19 she married publisher Robert Calmann-Levy (1899-1982), but this ended after five years in 1935, and two years later she married the renowned cellist Gregor Piatigorsky (1903-1976). Their daughter Jephta was born in France in 1937. Together they fled to America in the wake of the Nazi invasion, eventually settling in Los Angeles in 1949. Their son Joram was born in 1940.
Jacqueline’s passion for chess led to her accomplishments as a chessplayer including a bronze medal in the first Women's Olympiad in 1957, in which she represented the United States. She played in several U.S. Women's Championships, finishing a half-point out of first in 1965. In 1955, she became the organizer of what became known as the Steiner Club. She is perhaps best remembered for the Piatigorsky Cup tournaments held in Los Angeles in 1963 and 1966. Participants included world champions Petrosian, Spassky, and Fischer. She oversaw all the details of these events, even personally designing the Cup. These two tournaments did much to enhance the stature of chess in the US and generated still-popular tournament books.
Her philanthropic efforts included chess programs for underprivileged and disabled students in Los Angeles schools, and paying expenses to national competitions for local teams, and sponsoring the U.S. Junior Invitational for several years in the late 1960s and early 70s. Retiring as a player in the late 70s, Jacqueline increasingly focused on tennis (winning several national championships) and sculpting; along with her rewarding ruminations on aging, Growing as We Age. In 1988 she also published an autobiography, Jump in the Waves: A Memoir, a copy of which is in the Reading Room. Jacqueline died on 15 July 2012.
The Rothschild Archive London does not hold any private papers of the Piatigorskys. The Archive holds a few published works by members of the family.
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, chess photographs, c.1960
000/733, 2 items
Two undated black and white photographs of Jacqueline Piatigorsky playing chess with Lina Grumette. The location is believed to be a tournament of the Hollywood Chess group, or Lina Grumette's West Hollywood 'Chess Set' club (n.d., but estimated c.1960).
Jacqueline Piatigorsky and her family moved to Los Angeles in 1949, where her husband taught at the University of Southern California. Starting out her chess career in America, Jacqueline started playing correspondence chess but shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, she met Herman Steiner and joined his Hollywood Chess Group. With his help, her skills grew exponentially. Overcoming her timidity, she entered tournaments and Steiner convinced her to enter the 1951 U.S. Women's Championship. She soon became a name to be reckoned with, becoming the organiser of what became known as the Steiner Club in 1955. She won a bronze medal in the first Women's Olympiad in 1957, in which she represented the United States. She played in several U.S. Women's Championships, finishing a half-point out of first in 1965. She is perhaps best remembered for the Piatigorsky Cup tournaments held in Los Angeles in 1963 and 1966. Retiring as a player in the late 1970s, Jacqueline increasingly focused on tennis and sculpting.
Lina Grumette (1908-1988) was a German born American chess promoter in Southern California who participated in several U.S. Women's Championships, and for many years ran a club in her West Hollywood home called The Chess Set, a gathering place for tournament players and other chess celebrities. In the 1960s, she assisted her close friend Jacqueline Piatigorsky with the organization and running of the two Piatigorsky Super-Grandmaster Round-Robins. She is best remembered as the ‘adoptive mother’ to Bobby Fischer; she encouraged Fischer to seek the championship from Soviet grandmaster Boris Spassky and accompanied him to Iceland for the match.
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, exhibition catalogues (sculpture), 1976; 1988; 1996; 2004
000/600, 000/1366, 000/2197/2, 6 items
Copies of catalogues of exhibitions of sculpture by Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky (1911-2012):
- The Edgardo Acosta Gallery, Beverly Hills (1976);
- The Heritage Gallery, Los Angeles (1988);
- The Heritage Gallery, Los Angeles (1996).
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, exhibition catalogues (chess), 2014
000/2197/7, 1 item
Jacqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer, exhibition catalogue, World Chess Hall of Fame, 2014.
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, published memoirs, 'Jump in the Waves', 1988
000/2197/3, 1 volume
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky (née de Rothschild) (1911-2012): published memoirs. Mrs Piatigorsky published her memoirs in 1988, following the publication in the early 1980s of memoirs by her brother, Baron Guy de Rothschild (1909-2007). The book covers her childhood at the Château de Ferrières, her first marriage (to Robert Calmann-Levy (1899-1982)), her romance with, and subsequent marriage to the cellist Gregor (Grisha) Piatigorsky (1903-1976), her life in the United States, and her chess career, tennis interests and her work as a sculptor.
- Jump in the Waves: a memoir, Jacqueline Piatigorsky ('A Joan Kahn Book', St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988)
Jaqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, published works, 'Jacqueline Piatigorsky - Scupltures', 2004
000/2197/4, 1 volume
Jacqueline Piatigorsky - Scupltures, Jacqueline Piatigorsky, privately published, 2004.
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky, memorial order of service, 2012
000/2197/6, 1 item
Jacqueline, Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky (1911-2012): Order of Service for Mrs Piatigorsky's Memorial Service, 2012.
Gregor Piatogorsky, published memoirs, 'Cellist', 1965
000/2197/1, 1 volume
Celist, Gregor Piatigorsky, (Doubleday & Co., 1965). This work is the autobiography of Gregor Piatigorsky (1906-1976), the Ukrainian-born American cellist. As a child, he was taught violin and piano by his father. After seeing and hearing the cello, he was determined to become a cellist and was given his first cello when he was seven. He won a scholarship to the Moscow Conservatory. Aged 13 when the Russian Revolution took place, shortly afterwards he started playing in the Lenin Quartet. At 15, he was hired as the principal cellist for the Bolshoi Theater. The Soviet authorities would not allow him to travel abroad to further his studies, so he smuggled himself and his cello into Poland on a cattle train with a group of artists. He studied briefly in Berlin and Leipzig. In 1929, he first visited the United States. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, in January 1937 he married Jacqueline de Rothschild (1911-2012).
Joram Piatigorsky, published works 'Gene Sharing and Evolution', 2007
000/2197/5, 1 volume
Gene Sharing and Evolution, Joram Piatigorsky, (Harvard University Press, 2007). Joram Piatigorsky is an American molecular biologist and eye researcher at the National Institutes of Health. He is the son of the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky (1906-1976) and the chess player and sculptor Jacqueline Piatigorsky (née de Rothschild) (1911-2012).
Joram Piatigorsky, exhibition catalogues (Inuit art), 2018
000/2550, 1 folder
Published material relating to the Exhibition of the Joram Piatigorsky Collection of Inuit Art, presented by the World Bank Art Programme 7 May-7 June 2018, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street, MC Building, Washington DC: exhibition notes and postcards. Joram Piatigorsky is a major collector of Inuit Art. He is the son of the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky (1906-1976) and the chess player and sculptor Jacqueline Piatigorsky (née de Rothschild) (1911-2012).

domain: library


text:
Sign and Wonders and a Baptist Preacher
This book is a fantastic read for anyone interested in the supernatural. Chad Norris is a baptist preacher who comes to the table admitting he has been “skeptical” of signs and wonders. As he describes his testimony and journey into the world of the Kingdom, the reader gets the impact of just how far he has walked with the Father. Chad only describes God as loving, although he didn’t always feel that way about Him. He describes his approach and methods as gentle, and I appreciate that as a long time Christian. A fascinating read, if you enjoy auto biographies.


text:
How does China really treat its political prisoners? Who is alleged rogue trader Kweku Adoboli? And can Harvard help you and your kids eat better? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
China Activist Lawyer Reveals Details of Detention: A human rights lawyer detained earlier this year as part of Beijing’s crackdown on lawyers, bloggers and other rights activists says he was beaten and faced mental abuse at the hands of Chinese authorities during his two-month detention. He’s one among a growing number of released rights advocates continuing to speak out against the Chinese government, despite the looming threat that they could again face persecution.[China Real Time]


text:
Comprehensive vet services for Whetstone, North London
We are extremely proud of the range and quality of veterinary services on offer at our practice. From vet and nurse consultations to various surgical and diagnostic procedures, you are sure to recieve a professional and personal experience.
Experience and Care
As an independent practice you’ll notice a real family feel in the way our staff care for your pet, and you’ll quickly appreciate our teams experience and passion for what they do.
The knowledge and experience of our staff, and the way they care for your pet as if it were their own, results in us maintaining a loyal and long-standing client base from a wide spanning area.


The new 16-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2020 were both updated with improved keyboards, leaving only the smaller MacBook Pro with the dreaded Butterfly keyboard. Because of this, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has gone from the best MacBook for most people to the one you shouldn't buy -- that is, until Apple releases a new version.
Fortunately, the wait is almost over. Leaker Jon Prosser (via Apple Insider) says Apple will reveal a new MacBook Pro 2020 next month. I hesitate to call it the 13-inch MacBook Pro because Prosser went on to explain that a 14-inch MacBook Pro "is a big possibility."
- MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Which MacBook Should You Buy?
- Best MacBooks 2020: Apple laptop reviews and ratings
- iPad Pro 2020 vs Surface Pro 7: Which should you buy?
Prosser has a good track record for predicting the release of new Apple products, so we'll be on the lookout next month.
The MacBook Pro 2020 has seen its share of rumors over the past year. Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stoked the flames, predicting Apple could transform the 13-inch MacBook Pro into a 14.1-inch model with a MiniLED display.
Kuo said in a research note that the MacBook Pro would be released with the MacBook Air in the second quarter of 2020. Apple jumped the gun on the new MacBook Air by releasing it in mid-March, but the Pro seems a good fit for Q2. After all, the previous version was released in May of 2019.
An improved keyboard is a given at this point, but it won't be the only change arriving on the new model. Along with a possible 14.1-inch, miniLED display, the MacBook Pro is expected to receive 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and thinner display bezels.


text:
|Name: _________________________||Period: ___________________|
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In which state is Chapter 1 set?
(d) West Virginia.
2. Who is Aunt Chloe?
(a) A gardener.
(b) Mrs. Shelby's name.
(c) Uncle Tom's wife.
(d) Mr. Shelby's aunt who lives with them.
3. What does Harry do when he first meets Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley?
(a) He shyly asks for a piece of candy.
(b) He sings "America the Beautiful' for them.
(c) He recites a childish poem he has made up.
(d) He sings and dances for them.
4. What does George accomplish that shows he has talent?
(a) George invented a hemp-cleaning machine.
(b) George invented an earlier model of the cotton gin.
(c) George invented a way to measure the efficiency of plantation labor.
(d) George taught Harry classical music.
5. What does Simeon suggest as the wisest time to begin slave travel northward?
(a) At dawn.
(b) After lunch.
(c) At night.
(d) On Sundays while people are at church.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?
2. To what place does George plan to travel?
3. What is Aunt Chloe's mood on this morning after Eliza's escape?
4. Who is George?
5. What does Eliza dream of on the first night that she is taken in and sleeping safely at the new family's house?
Short Essay Questions
1. When and how do George and Eliza show their true religious nature?
2. What character says, "don't quote the Bible at me that way," and what does this quotation reveal about his character?
3. How is the character of Phineas contrasted with that of Halliday?
4. In spite of the differences between Tom and Eva's life situation, what character traits do they have in common?
5. How does the reader know that Eliza trusts Mrs. Shelby?
6. What are the two things in this historical fiction that were real and introduced in Chapter 9?
7. What character speaks about laws and says, "we have nothing to do with them; all they are for is to crush us, and keep us down."
8. The author, Harriet Beecher Stowe, feels it is important for her readers to know the substance of the Fugitive Slave Act. What does she do inform the reader of this law?
9. What is effect of the description of life at the Hallidays?
10. What effect has studying the Christian religion had on Eliza?
This section contains 990 words
(approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page)

domain: literature


text:
The Foundation Trust for Australia’s National Institute Dramatic Art (NIDA) has elected arts advocate Jennifer Bott AO (pictured) and producer Garry McQuinn as the group’s newest directors. Create, innovate and captivate is an integral aspect of NIDA‘s innovative spirit of engagement. The culture of ‘theatre’ has been flourishing for a very long time in human terms. At NIDA their ethos embraces excellence, inspiring their people to play to their strengths as they embark on a career path in the world of performance arts.
The powers that be at NIDA are reinivigorating their existing courses and growing new courses enabling them to be more responsive to the rapidly changing world of arts and culture. Now recognized internationally as a leader in the field of higher education, NIDA has announced leading arts advocate Robyn Archer as Chair for their latest venture, a highly anticipated Master of Fine Arts in Cultural Leadership. “We are fortunate in Australia” she commented “… to have strong daring creative leaders” said Ms Archer.
NIDA’s main campus is located in Kensington, Sydney, Australia, and is made up of a range of state-of-the-art rehearsal and performances. Robyn Archer said the course was an important step forward for NIDA and the Australian creative sector, and that she was honoured to be the inaugural Chair.
A number of fellowships supported by the Australian Government Ministry for the Arts, including a fully funded Fellowship for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidate, will be awarded to outstanding applicants. “These fellowships will ensure that NIDA can offer places in the Cultural Leadership course to applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and support them financially to achieve their goals,” commented Ms Williams.
Set to open in 2016 at the NIDA Campus in Sydney, the new Graduate School will provide a multi-discipline environment for creative and cultural professionals to explore new practices and develop their skills in response to the rapidly evolving world of arts and culture.
There will be a Masters Info Night on the 14th September for those who wish to hear about NIDA‘s Master of Fine Arts courses in Directing, Writing for Performance, Cultural Leadership and Design for Performance and Voice. Register Now to Attend


text:
Featured Image by Creative809
The holiday season is fast approaching, and although you may be preoccupied with buying gifts and sorting out travel logistics with family members, we thought we’d take the opportunity to highlight the potential joys of a Christmas road trip.
We’ve checked out some of the top Christmas events and destinations on the East and West coasts, all of which are sure to fill you with holiday cheer. So why not book a family car rental in the coming weeks and head off on a Christmas-themed road trip? Take a look at some of our recommended hot spots…
Christmas in Bethlehem
New York City is an obvious destination for many vacationers during the month of December, but there’s also plenty of Christmas adventure to be had for those willing to venture further afield. In fact, America’s very own Christmas City is just over an hour’s drive away.
Pick up a car rental in New York City and head 80 miles west to Bethlehem, PA. As the name suggests, there may just be a sprinkling of festive magic to this city – and boy, it doesn’t disappoint.
Over one million people visit Christmas City every December to take in the breath-taking lights, Christmas markets, carriage rides, carol singers and all the other events which make it such a spectacular festive destination. There’s something for the entire family here, from children’s workshops to night time tours of the city and its famous Christmas lights.
Not only is the Winter Festival of Lights in Wheeling considered to be among the best Christmas lights displays in the country, but it also just so happens to be a road tripper’s dream. This particular attraction doesn’t require you to get out of your car; in fact, you very much need a set of wheels in order to fully appreciate this magnificent light show.
Spanning 300 acres along a six-mile stretch of road, it features over 80 larger-than-life light displays, including a giant rocking horse, famous cartoon characters and two 300-yard ‘light tunnels’ which make for a truly spectacular drive.
Running from mid-November until the first week of January, the Winter Festival of Lights has grown to become one of the biggest in America since making its debut back in 1985. New creations are added to the line-up each year, so why not head along and check out this year’s show?
Looking to explore the southern part of the US West Coast this Christmas? Or just looking for an excuse to cruise down the Pacific Coast highway, complete with a sprinkling of holiday cheer? Whatever your plans are, there’s plenty of Christmas fun to be found in California. If you’re starting in the northern part of the state, simply pick up a car rental at San Francisco Airport and make the short two-hour drive south along Highway 1 to the aptly named Santa Cruz.
You may not find much in the way of snow in this neck of the woods, but that doesn’t stop Santa’s Holiday Lights Train from rolling through the city’s streets. You can hop aboard every weekend up until Christmas, with regular departures from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Here you’ll also find Santa’s Kingdom, where you can enjoy classic arcade fun in the shape of mini-golf and laser tag.
The train ride is the star of the show, however, with thousands of lights draped over the exterior as carol singers and live music keep passengers entertained throughout.
Solvang: A Danish Christmas in California
Continue your journey down the California coast and head just a few miles inland to the charming town of Solvang– the Danish Capital of America. Here you’ll find classic European architecture and atmosphere, complete with wind mills and bakeries selling heavenly Danish pastries.
The community was founded by Danish settlers back in 1911 and is home to an array of Danish shops, restaurants and bars. Needless to say, the Julefest (Christmas festival) is an important period in the annual calendar which sees the town’s streets come alive with lights and decorations. You can also look forward to the Julefest Parade on December 6th, as well as regular visits from carols singers and Santa himself.
Now, back to those Danishes… whatever you do, don’t miss the chance to sample these delights. Try Mortensen’s Bakery on 1588 Mission Drive and ask for an apple strudel or Danish Kringle, or stop by Birkholm’s Bakery on Alisal Road for a fruit-filled pastry.
Newport Christmas Boat Parade
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is now in its 106th year and shows no signs of letting up, with over one million spectators expected to take in this magical holiday tradition over the space of five days.
From the 17th- 21st December, the harbor will sparkle long into the night as multi-million dollar yachts, decked out in the most spectacular Christmas lights, embark on a two and a half hour parade each evening. Carolers and live music add to the occasion, with many boats recreating famous Christmas scenes through creative decorations and stunning light shows. No expense is spared, with some yacht owners spending tens of thousands of dollars in order to get their vessels in tip-top shape.
The parade travels roughly 14 miles around the harbor, providing viewers with spectacular views under the California night sky. If you’re lucky enough to attend on the opening or closing nights, you’ll also be in for a special fireworks display. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for one or two celebrity appearances!

domain: entertainment


text:
Hello my name is Corey Bryan, I have always seen design as a method of communication. It is the soul of what you (or your company) is about. I have always designed with the idea of cleanness and striking visuals that are bound to catch the eye of any audience. Design inst about the poster, nor the ad. But how it engages the target audeince. colours, styles and even layout all have an impression and a way of intriguing specific people. The people you want to target.
Day rate £50 (subject to change depending on the job)
Employment and project experience 2016 - Joined university of Northampton 2017 - Become the manager of Riot43 entertainment and design department. Silverstone Race track Bought my designs for Merchandise. 2018 - Final year of university, working with several music artists and branding DJs.
Qualifications and education BA in design at University of northampton 3 A-levels in fine art, graphics and photography.

domain: design


text:
~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~ NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 697 March 6, 2012 Circ. 27,697 ———————————————————————— Frederica, GA and Wyboo Plantation, SC Join the GolfCourseHome & WaterViewHome Networks Today’s Headlines * Wyboo, SC Joins GolfCourseHome Network * Frederica, GA Joins WaterViewHome Network * Today’s Real Estate Deals * Today’s New Travel Specials * Community News […]
Rio Grande Golf Club, South Fork, CO, now has fractional townhome shares available starting at just $49,900. Buyers get deeded ownership with taxes, insurance, furnishings and utilities included. Golf membership also comes with share purchase. Club privileges include use of the fishing clubhouse, heated pool, spa, fitness center, fine dining and lounge. Send me more […]
Stuart Yacht & Country Club, FL raised over 1,000 pounds of food and over $1,300 for the House of Hope at its recent Trivia Night. Some 260 people attended the event, dedicated to assisting the largest provider of food to homeless residents of Martin County.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL now lists for just $215,000 a 2BR, 2-BA waterfront condominium. Affording unobstructed views of the broad St. Lucie River, this 1,500 sf residence is bright and open with a new kitchen, granite countertops and new appliances. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA has completed a new, 18-unit covered kayak storage system and launch at the Delegal Creek Marina. The marina has also purchased several dollies to make kayak haulout and transport all the easier for residents. A motivation for adding the amenity was the notable increase in paddling, canoeing, and kayaking […]
Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC announces its new Play It Your Way program featuring pre-paid green-fee bundles in 25-, 50- and 75-round bundles. Purchase any of the pre-paid bundles and receive 5 to 15 percent off the regular daily green fee at the at Tara and Monticello courses.
~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~ NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 696 March 2, 2012 Circ. 27,697 ———————————————————————— Rio Grande Club, CO: Announces new fractional townhouses. Today’s Headlines * Today’s Real Estate Deals * Today’s New Travel Specials * Community News and Updates * Special Community Events * New Last Week: Viniterra at New Kent Vineyards, VA
> The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan TX has an Estate-Lots Sale going on, with special low pricing on a cluster of sites that combine beauty and privacy. Homesite No. 276, listed for $57,500, is a great example of the values available. This three-acre treed lot has a distinctive, rolling contour with lengthy private frontage on […]
Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL‘s Rediscover Florida Package comes with two nights’ lodging in a furnished villa for just $299/couple plus tax.
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA currently has a limited number of new spec homes under construction in the Governor’s Ridge neighborhood of the community. Set for move-in availability on Apr. 20 is a single-family Boxwood model home with impressive upgrade features that lists for just $318,640. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!


text:
If you’re craving comfort food, you can’t go wrong with a rich, filling pie. These classic savoury pie recipes will make grey autumn days a little brighter.
Autumn is, in theory, a nice idea. But the reality of living in the UK between September and November is that it rains at least once every 24 hours, it’s dark by the end of the working day and far too much time is spent debating whether or not to put the heating on. Add a global pandemic and anxiety-inducing local lockdowns to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for feeling really quite bleak indeed.
But while the UK might not be renowned for its weather (or, indeed, its response to Covid-19), we are rightly admired for our pies. And at a time when we’re all looking for ways to feel comforted and sustained, you can’t go wrong with a wedge of rich, saucy meat or vegetables topped with a buttery pastry crust that’s been baked to golden-brown perfection.
“Britain is a pie country,” writes the Belgian-born, UK-based food writer Regula Ysewijn in Oats In The North, Wheat From The South, her fascinating cookbook-slash-history of British baking. “You’ll find pies in the pub, at the bakery, at the butcher, at markets, at fairs and at home.” Meat pies, in particular, were common across the whole of Europe during the Renaissance period in the 15th and 16th centuries. But, says Ysewijn, “it is in Britain that they remain firmly engraved in the identity of the cuisine and culture.”
Below, Ysewijn shares her recipes for classic chicken and mushroom pies, which she serves in individual miniature pie dishes rather than one larger dish. With a creamy, nutmeggy, herby sauce and flaky puff-pastry lid, they might just be the most comforting thing you eat all autumn. We’ve also got another traditional British meat pie recipe for you to try, courtesy of chef Calum Franklin (dubbed “the pie king” by Jamie Oliver): a beef, stilton and onion version that utilises red wine, chestnut mushrooms and thyme for a Sunday lunch-worthy feast.
Finally, vegetarians (and those who aren’t into heavy British fare) should try Maxine Clark’s Greek-inspired recipe for spinach, feta and oregano filo pie. This would go beautifully with a warm winter salad of puy lentils and roasted vegetables for a lighter, but still comforting, meal – and if you want to add a British spin, you can swap out the feta for wensleydale. Happy cooking.
Chicken and mushroom pies
Regula says: “This is an example of a savoury pie that uses just a top crust. I like these types of pies best with a puff pastry lid, but if you don’t want to make puff pastry (even though this is a really quick method), you can make shortcrust instead or use a shop-bought alternative. I won’t judge - it’s available, so why not use it now and again when you don’t have time to make pastry from scratch? You can use chicken breast to make the filling, but a whole organic chicken is cheaper.
“Chicken & mushroom pies are a firm favourite with the Brits. They’re very uncomplicated but never disappoint when made well. If pies could be hugs, then this would be it.”
For the chicken:
- 1 organic chicken
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 5 black peppercorns
For the sauce:
- 50g butter
- 6 tbsp plain flour
- 250ml full-fat milk
- 750ml chicken stock
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- sea salt and pepper
- 250g mushrooms, cut into 5mm slices
- 500–600g cooked chicken (above), cut into small chunks
- 4 tbsp tarragon, finely chopped
For the quick puff pastry:
- 240g plain flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 240g chilled butter, diced
- 130ml ice-cold water
- flour, for dusting
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash
You’ll also need
Six 16cm rectangular pie pans
Put the chicken in a large flameproof casserole dish with the vegetables, parsley and peppercorns and cover with about 1.5 litres (6 cups) of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken is just cooked. Allow the chicken to cool, then remove it from the stock. Keep the stock separate for the sauce.
Put the diced butter in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Put the flour and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and place in the fridge if you have space.
Take the butter from the freezer and the bowl from the fridge. Toss the butter in the flour so that the butter is coated with flour. This will prevent sticking.
Pulse the mixture twice for 1 second. Add half of the cold water and pulse three times, then add the rest of the water and pulse six times.
Dust your work surface with flour and take the dough out of the bowl. Push the dough flat with your hands but do not knead it – the small chunks of butter that are visible in the dough must be preserved and not be blended with the flour.
Dust the dough with flour and pat it flat into a square with a rolling pin. Fold the dough in three parts like a letter, pat it down lightly with the rolling pin and then fold it in three again, but in the opposite direction.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. The dough will be marbled with the butter and that is the intention. Repeat the folding and chilling step three times.
Make the roux by melting the butter in a pan. Add the flour and mix well. Cook, stirring, over low heat until the roux has the scent of biscuits. If you don’t do this, your sauce will taste like flour. Add the milk and stir off the heat.
Gently bring back to the boil while stirring so that the roux doesn’t burn. Add the stock and stir until the roux is thicker. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Add the chicken, mushrooms and tarragon and simmer for a few minutes. If your sauce becomes too thick, add more stock or milk. Allow the filling to cool before assembling the pies. You can also make the filling a day in advance.
Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease the pie pans with butter.
Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface to a thickness of 3 mm (1/8 inch). Roughly cut it into four pieces. Spoon the cooled chicken filling into the pie pans. Place a piece of pastry on top of each pie and use a sharp knife to cut off the excess. You can decorate the pies with left-over pastry. At this point you can bake the pies or freeze them to bake another time.
Brush the top of each pie with the egg wash. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40–50 minutes until the pies are golden brown.
From Oats In The North, Wheat From The South: The History Of British Baking, Savoury And Sweet by Regula Ysewijn (£25, Murdoch Books), out now
Beef, stilton and onion pie
Calum says: “This is a pie for wintry days when the roads are blocked and you are snowed in. It is rich, decadent and best followed by a nap on the couch.”
- 300g rough puff pastry (or shop-bought puff pastry)
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for brushing
For the filling:
- 600g beef chuck steak, cut into 4cm dice
- 100g plain flour
- 40ml vegetable oil
- 4 Spanish onions, peeled and halved but with the roots left on
- 400g chestnut mushrooms, halved
- 1 tsp table salt
- 300ml red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 litres beef stock
- 100g stilton cheese, broken into 2cm nuggets
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
You’ll also need
pie dish (25cm long and 5cm deep)
Preheat the oven to 220°C fan/240°C/gas mark 9.
To prepare the filling, put the beef in a roasting tray, dust with the flour and toss the beef until all the flour has been absorbed by the meat. Add 20ml of the vegetable oil to the tray and toss well to make sure the meat is evenly coated. Put the tray in to the preheated oven and roast the beef for 20 minutes until browned and any juices released during cooking have evaporated.
While the beef is roasting, cut each onion half into six wedges through the root to leave petals. Put a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the remaining 20ml of vegetable oil and warm for 1 minute. Add the onions to the pan and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until the onions have started to brown.
Add the mushrooms to the pan with half the salt and continue to cook for a further 3 minutes until the mushrooms have just softened. Next, add the red wine, bay leaves and thyme and bring to a simmer.
After 20 minutes, remove the beef from the oven and check it is nicely browned. If not, return it to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
When the beef is ready, tip the onions, mushrooms, herbs and red wine into the roasting tray over the top of the meat. Put the frying pan back on the heat and pour in the beef stock – half at a time, if necessary – and bring to a simmer. Add to the tray with all the other pie filling ingredients.
At this stage, take the time to make sure the beef is not stuck to the bottom of the roasting tray: using a wooden spoon, dislodge any caramelised chunks of meat. Working carefully as the tray is hot, tightly cover the top of the tray with aluminium foil.
Return the tray to the oven and continue to cook at 220°C fan/240°C/gas mark 9 for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160°C fan/180°C/gas mark 4 and set a timer for 1¾ hours.
While the filling is braising, prepare the pastry. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 5mm thick circle large enough to cover the pie dish. Slide the rolled-out pastry onto the lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 25 minutes. Set aside any pastry trimmings for decoration.
After the beef has been braising for 1¾ hours, remove the tray from the oven and, using a dish towel to protect your hands, carefully peel back a corner of the foil. Spoon out one chunk of beef and check to make sure it is tender. It is OK if the beef has a little bite left in it, but it should not be chewy. If necessary, pop the tray back in the oven for a further 15 minutes and check again.
When the beef is ready, carefully remove all the foil from the roasting tray. Place a colander over a large bowl and tip in the filling. Let the mixture strain for a couple of minutes, then place the contents of the colander back into the tray and spread around to cool down.
Transfer the strained liquid from the bowl to a large saucepan, bring to a simmer over a medium heat and cook until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with the pepper and the remaining salt, adding a little at a time, stirring and tasting until it has the correct level of seasoning.
Pour the reduced liquid over the mixture in the tray and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to speed up the process. Once the mixture is cool, transfer the filling to the pie dish and level the surface. Nudge the nuggets of stilton into the filling, distributing them evenly across the surface but avoiding the sides.
Increase the oven temperature to 200°C fan/220°C/gas mark 7.
Brush the rim of the pie dish with the egg wash, brushing about 2.5cm down the sides of the dish. Lay the pastry circle centrally across the top of the dish, allowing it to rest lightly on top of the filling. (The pastry lid should not be taut as it may droop during cooking and tear.)
Press firmly down on the pastry against the egg-brushed rim of the dish to seal all the way round. Lightly brush the pie lid with more egg wash and decorate however you prefer using the reserved pastry trimming and then brush that with egg wash. Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill for a further 20 minutes.
Place the dish on a rack in the centre of the preheated oven and bake the pie for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the core temperature of the filling has reached at least 70°C on a digital probe thermometer.
Alternatively, poke the tip of a knife through the pie into the middle of the filling and leave it there for a few seconds – it should be hot to the touch. Halfway through the cooking time, turn the dish around in the oven to ensure an even bake. Serve the pie simply with some boiled new potatoes and slow-roasted carrots.
From The Pie Room: 80 Achievable And Show-Stopping Pies And Sides For Pie Lovers Everywhere by Calum Franklin (£26, Bloomsbury Absolute), out now
Greek spinach, feta and oregano filo pie
Maxine says: “The first time I ate this was on holiday in Greece when I was a student. There was a little island off the coastline where we were camped and the owners of the campsite arranged a day trip to it, complete with picnic. This was one of the simple but delicious components that we unpacked, still sitting in its baking dish. It was fantastic, redolent with the aroma of dried wild oregano. Ricotta or even English wensleydale will work well if you are not partial to salty feta.”
- 2 tbsp Greek olive oil
- 1 bunch of spring onions, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 450g young spinach leaves, washed
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 200g Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp freeze-dried oregano
- a large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 4 large sheets of thin Greek-style filo pastry (about 225g)
- 75g butter, melted
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
You’ll also need
a 25 x 20-cm/10 x 8-inch baking pan
Preheat the oven to 190ºC/Gas Mark 5.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the spring onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Pile in the spinach, cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes over a high heat or until the leaves are just wilted. Tip into a sieve and press out the excess moisture. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in the eggs, feta, oregano, nutmeg, lemon zest, a little salt and plenty of pepper, mixing well.
Brush the inside of the baking pan with melted butter. Carefully brush the filo pastry sheets all over with melted butter. Lay the first sheet of pastry in the pan, pressing it into the base and up the sides. Place the second sheet on top at 90 degrees, making sure the pastry will overhang the pan. Repeat with the remaining 2 sheets of pastry.
Spoon the filling into the pastry-lined pan and level. Fold over the overlapping pastry, brushing with more butter as necessary. Brush the top with the remaining butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and cover with a clean dish towel for 5 minutes to lightly soften the pastry before you mark it. With a sharp knife, mark the pie into 6 squares and leave to cool. Serve warm or cold.
Tip: For a neater look to the top of the pie, use only 3 ½ sheets of the filo pastry to line the pan, saving a half sheet to lay over the top and neaten the look. Brush with butter before baking.
From Pies, Glorious Pies: Brilliant Recipes For Mouth-Wateringly Tasty Pies by Maxine Clark (£14.99, Ryland Peters & Small), out now
Images: Regula Ysewijn; © John Carey; © Steve Painter/Ryland Peters & Small

domain: food


text:
My World Kitchen
Izaac is making a traditional recipe from his home county of Lancashire. The Chorley cakes are made from circles of pastry filled with a fruity filling of dried cherries and currants. Izaac works hard tickling the flour and butter together before turning it into dough, which he then has to carefully roll out. When Izaac's friends arrive he gives them a red rose, the symbol of Lancashire. Will Izaac's friends guess the special ingredient and will they enjoy it in his Chorley cakes?
You are now leaving TVOKids.com
TVOKids doesn't have control over the new place you're about to visit, so please make sure you get your Parent or Guardian's permission first!
Do you have permission from your Parents / Guardian to go to other websites?


text:
5 Tips about glaucoma You Can Use TodayHow does diabetic issues influence the human body? Figuring out how diabetes has an effect on One's body will let you glance immediately after The body
At MyEyeDr., we’ve seen the gamut of eye problems, while also assisting sufferers effortlessly triumph over the negative affect of their prevalent eye Diseases. You could rely on each and every facet of your eye treatment to our welcoming and professional eye Medical practitioners and team.
The abuse of lawfully available opioid medicines is One of the more typical causes of pinpoint pupils. Taking miotic prescription drugs used for glaucoma remedy, may induce constriction of pupils. Share
If the eyes truly feel strained, give them a while off. When they’re however weary following a couple of days, Verify with the health care provider to ensure it isn’t another challenge.
This leaflet consists of an index of conditions which have an impact on the attention, grouped jointly through the part of the attention which can be affected or included. Not all these conditions affect vision and a lot of are talked about in more element somewhere else.
People who find themselves affected by high eye pressure should really look for prompt healthcare consideration, as this affliction is understood to acquire into glaucoma. This Buzzle report supplies details about the varied results in, signs or symptoms, and cure...
Some click here are minor and can disappear on their own, or are easy to take care of at your home. Many others require a professional’s treatment.
There are lots of causes of eye agony, Each individual having different indications and procedure solutions. In the event you as well are suffering from this condition, then continue reading to receive some primary plan with regards to it.
Problems with concentrating may well signify that you must use glasses or Make contact with lenses as a way to see Plainly. You can find four primary kinds of refractive error:
Ptosis is usually as a result of extended-time period contact lens put on, to eye trauma or surgical procedure, or to uncomplicated ageing in the muscles of the eyelid.
Are you seeking sore eyes treatment that will allow you to get some aid from red and watery eyes? The next posting will include some data that will help you find out how to take care of sore eyes.
Fewer popular results in of ptosis consist of illnesses causing muscle weakness (including myasthenia gravis and myotonic dystrophy) and situations affecting the nerves on the eyelid.
This problem received’t go away on its own. You’ll really need to get an ophthalmologist, or eye professional, to proper it.
Posterior uveitis has an effect on the back again (posterior) A part of the attention which may incorporate the choroid, The pinnacle in the optic nerve, and the retina. Panuveitis is inflammation impacting The entire in the uveal tract. See separate leaflet referred to website as Uveitis.

domain: health


text:
Irish Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon said “it’s all going to remain to be seen” as to whether Facebook will follow through on its shift toward privacy, CNBC reports. Dixon added her office will continue its investigation into Facebook and other tech companies. “There will certainly be some of the investigations into Facebook that will reach a conclusion in the coming months,” Dixon said. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports internal emails suggest Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may have been aware of privacy practices that may have violated its consent decree with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Separately, the tech company asked the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to strike down a biometric privacy lawsuit.
If you want to comment on this post, you need to login.


text:
Big Dub Hustle Club:To unlock the Big Dub Hustle Club stage successfully complete Story mode as all characters.
On any stage after you complete a song, you will have the option to make a music video. You then get the option to edit with effects. One symbol has pair of 3-D glasses. Select them and continue editing your song. When you watch the song at the part with the 3-D glasses, it will have the symbol in the corner of the screen. Pause the music video there and put on real 3-D glasses, that scene will appear in 3-D.
- Boogie Oogie Oogie: Complete Story mode as Bubba.
- Dancing in the Street: Complete Story mode as Julius.
- Love Shack: Complete Story mode as Lea.
- SOS (Rescue Me): Complete Story mode as Jet.
- Tu y Yo: Complete Story mode as Kato.


text:
For Release: Through February 2, 2013
For More Information:
David Wedekindt, Center for the Arts
716-645-6775 or [email protected]
Buffalo, NY - The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo welcomes The Band of the Scots Guards and The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of The Black Watch 3rd Battalion on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 8:00pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored in part by Fox Run Orchard Park.
Celebrating over 370 years of military prestige and pageantry, the legendary Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of Scotland's Black Watch join forces with the Band of the Scots Guards for an evening that celebrates the music of Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales.
The Black Watch is the most well-known and celebrated bagpipe band in the world. Along with the renowned musicians of the Band of the Scots Guards, this dance and concert experience will present a unique blend of music, pageantry and history highlighted by traditional folk music and military tunes that convey the rich legacy of the British Isles. The band boasts many of the finest instrumentalists and soloists to be found in the military services today including many who have appeared at the top concert venues in the United Kingdom and the world.
The Scots Guards were originally formed in 1642 by King Charles and are currently stationed in London with duties including the daily Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Tickets for The Band of the Scots Guards and The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of The Black Watch 3rd Battalion are $29.50, $21.50. Tickets are available at the Center Box Office (Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm) and tickets.com. To charge tickets call 1-888-223-6000. For more information call 716-645-2787 or visit www.ubcfa.org.
The Center for the Arts presents a wide range of high quality performing arts and visual arts for the University, the State and the region, and enhances and augment the academic activities of the fine and performing arts departments at the University at Buffalo.


text:
Love Island: Ollie Williams quits show after just 3 days amid trophy hunting criticism
Contestant is claimed to have left because he missed his ex
The 23-year-old estate owner found himself at the centre of controversy days before entering the villa after photos showed him posing with the carcasses of dead animals that were killed in Africa.
More than 35,000 people signed a petition to get him thrown off the show and Ofcom revealed it has received 467 complaints in total about the heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall.
Williams was partnered up with contestant Paige Turley, who had previously dated singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, but – according to The Sun – he left the series after claiming to still be in love with his ex-girlfriend, Laura Nofer.
“The show made Ollie realise he wasn’t ready to be in another serious relationship and he still has really strong feelings for Laura,” a source said.
“Meeting girls who were so different to him and his background only clarified how he felt about his ex and he felt it was only fair to leave the competition and sort his head out.”
According to the source, he “acted on his feelings” after telling producers he was considering walking out of the ITV2 show.
Love Island continues on ITV2 tonight (14 January) at 9pm.

domain: celebrity


Said to increase reliability of signal capture by 20% over single-pass portal systems. Reader also automatically stops when the stretch wrapper stops.
Wulftec International Inc: RFID stretch wrapper upgrade
Wulftec® stretch wrapper users can now increase the reliability of signal capture with the company’s wireless RFID. Available on all Wulftec semi-automatic and automatic machines, this wireless reader is attached to the machine’s film-feeding unit, allowing it to read RFID tags continuously as the pallet load rotates during the wrapping process.


text:
It’s no secret that we love Pokémon toys. The monster-catching series has been a cultural behemoth since the late 90s, and to say we’ve picked up a couple of plushies along the way would be an understatement. Honestly, my loft looks like Professor Oak’s ranch, and it’s only going to get worse.
If you have a huge Pokémon fan in your life, or just want to treat yourself, you may want to know what the best Pokémon toys you can buy right now are? The Pokémon Company are always happy to sell us some new merch, and every Pokémon from Arceus to Zygarde has some sort of figure you can buy. We’re not listing them all here, though. We have things to do later (play more Pokémon).
If you just can’t get enough of Pokémon like Rockruff, why not check out our guides to the many different Pokémon videogames as well. We’ve got plenty of content, such as a Pokémon Unite Garchomp build, our Pokémon Unite tier list, and our Pokémon Unite special attack guide.
Here’s our guide to the best Pokémon toys you can buy right now!
Pokémon Trading Card Game
If you’ve been on the Pokémon train since the 90s, you’ll almost certainly have a few of these stashed away in the drawer somewhere. Well, thanks to a huge boost in popularity due to some successful Youtubers and plenty of new releases, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has never been bigger, and there’s so much choice for eager fans out there.
Recent sets, like the Celebrations packs, look back on the history of the franchise, Vivid Voltage features some of the best new ‘mon from Pokémon Sword and Shield, and Fusion Strike has some of the best cards we’ve seen in years. There’s never been a better time to dive in, especially with the mobile app Pokémon TCG Live on the way at some point this year.
Pokémon Funko Figures
I’m not the biggest fan of Funko pops. I think the beady little black eyes make human characters look dead inside, and they often lose a lot of charm. But, and stick with me here, the Pokémon Funko figures actually rule. The Funko figure style works really well with Pokémon, and teams on both sides clearly work hard to make sure our favourite Pocket Monsters get the representation they deserve. While Pikachu was always going to be the first, we now have a few of the classic starters and some Eevee evolutions among the cast, and it’s only going to continue to grow.
I mean, of course. At this point, I’m more surprised when series don’t have a version of Monopoly fashioned after them. Well, if you want to build up some cash, bully your family, and catch some Pokémon along the way, you can explore the Kanto region in this funky infusion of our favourite monster-catching series and the classic board game.
Look, we just don’t have enough time in the day to list every Pokémon plush, so we’ve scoured the net for the best deals we can find. Below you’ll hopefully be able to pick up a new cuddly pal – Arceus knows there are enough to choose from. But if you find a Psyduck, leave him alone. He’s mine!
Pokémon Mega Construx
There’s something special about building your own figure, and Mega Construx allows you to do just that with your favourite poke-pals. With plenty of classic creatures to choose from, set aside an afternoon and build your very own Pikachu brick by brick.
Pokémon Battle Figures
If you’re sick of cuddly things and just want to make Pokémon fight to the death (in your imagination, obviously), the Pokémon Battle Figure series features heaps of the cutest, scariest, or the most lovable Pokémon to ever grace Kanto. Make them fight, smooch, chuck them out the window to see if Pidgeot can fly, do what you want. Though don’t blame us if a wing falls off and mum won’t buy you another one.
There we have it, trainers, the best Pokémon toys you can get right now for the Charizard fanatic in your life. Obviously, it’s nowhere near everything, so be sure to check back for regular updates from the team, most likely after we’ve bought something for ourselves. If you’re still playing Pokémon Legends: Arceus, why not check out our Pokémon Legends: Arceus shiny guide to find out the best way to nab a critter with a different colour.


This Sunday the Bears meet the Buffalo Bills in Toronto. During their bye week the Bears fell a half game out of first place, by virtue of an unexpected Packers win against the NY Jets. The Buffalo Bills are a dismal 0-7, but they've taken the Baltimore Ravens and KC Chiefs to overtime on consecutive Sundays, and are clearly hungry for their first win.
The Bears are rested, relatively healthy, and are hopefully ready to debut a more balanced offensive attack. Major Wright is expected to be back in the mix at safety, and Jay Cutler is anxious to put his 5 turnover performance against the Redskins behind him.
The Bills, who will play one regular season game a year in Toronto for the foreseeable future, don't really have home-field advantage. They may have a slight edge in fan base, but at 0-7 aren't really the draw the NFL had hoped for their Canadian showcase.
Keep an eye here for updates news and features over the week. And come Sunday, we'll be providing you with up-to-the-minute game highlights.


text:
Eat the Document
by Dana Spiotta
Scribner, 2006, 291 pp., $24.00
by Susan Choi
HarperCollins Publishers, 2003, 369 pp., $24.95
by Russell Banks
HarperCollins Publishers, 2004, 392 pp., $25.95
The Company You Keep
by Neil Gordon
Viking, 2003, 406 pp., $25.95
The national book award nomination in October for Eat the Document, a novel about the Weather Underground by Dana Spiotta, came at a time when several other strong novels addressed similar themes. Russell Banks’s The Darling, Susan Choi’s American Woman, and Neil Gordon’s The Company You Keep, alongside Eat the Document, suggest a renewed interest in imagining what we might call “the Weatherman temptation.” It arises when young activists are drawn toward violent tactics, out of despair for democracy—especially in the early seventies, when the Vietnam War seemed endless—and maybe again today, when the Iraq War and the war on terror also seem endless.
For anyone who has ever tried to change a government policy through political organizing and political action, it’s all too easy to understand the Weatherman temptation. It goes like this: the issues are crystal clear to us, but change seems impossible. The people in power are causing immense destruction, but the system seems impervious to challenge. The government is supposed to be democratic, but the American people are so distracted by the media or blinded by ideology or bought off by consumerism that they will never wake up.
But a few of us see what’s going on. We know that the hour is getting late, that too many people have died, and that it’s time to get serious—no more fun and games. Although we are few, we are not powerless. Because we are white and privileged, we can strike back in the heart of the empire. And by the strategic use of targeted violence, we can make sure our actions are not ignored. Our violence will create images that will be irresistible to the media, and we will thereby turn the ideological weapons of the powerful against them. We will reveal the system’s vulnerability. We will bring a bit of fear to the hearts of the rulers. We will show them they will pay a price for their crimes.
The oppressed and the excluded will see the same thing; we will show them that they are not alone, and not as powerless as they have been told th...
For just $19.95 a year, get access to new issues and decades' worth of archives on our site.
Print + Online
For $35 a year, get new issues delivered to your door and access to our full online archives.