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Part bakery/cafe, grocery, and deli, teds market is a foodie's dream come to true. The owner/founder was inspired by simpler ideas from simpler times in mind, in short a better way for better food. According to their website, "teds market stocks the ingredients you need to do it yourself. From seasonal fruits and vegetables to hand-carved meats and the best in staple groceries, spices, and dairy, teds market has everything you need to prepare a quality meal of your own."
Speaking from experience, teds market is a real treat. High end, but accessible, this is not your typical grocery shopping experience. When you walk in you'll notice an inviting coffee bar/bakery area. Here you can sample some of their fresh-baked gourmet bread while ordering a coffee from their cafe. I enjoyed a piece of brioche fresh out of the oven. My boyfriend ordered an ice coffee. Staff told us about plans to expand their drink selections. I was drawn in by their selection of hand-made gelato. No doubt this would make for a tasty after-dinner treat sometime.
Speaking of sweets, make it a point to enjoy one of their baked goods. After all, it's never a good idea to grocery shop on an empty stomach!
Enter the dry goods section, where you'll find everything from organic cereal to olive oil. Their goal is to have all ingredients to fill a pantry. Their deli is also impressive, which features hand-carved meats, as well as specialty salads. The market area boosts seasonal fruits and veggies. Local farmers will supply dairy products.
Perhaps the most impressive fact about teds is sources a lot of products from local vendors. So that means your dollars can make more of an impact than at big box stores.
Insider's Note: There are plans to open a wine bar on site in the near future. The plan is to offer wine by the glass, as well as bottled wine and beer to go. Stay tuned!
teds market is located at 12628 Coldwater Road, on the north side of Fort Wayne. See their website for hours.

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We live in a day and age where technology is advancing at a rate that has never seen before. While many of these tehcnological advances are aiding in improving society as a whole, let’s not forget about how wine accessories can aid in improving our personal lives too. I think it was Ernest Hemingway who put it best when he said…
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.”
Thank you, Ernest. Any discerning wine enthusiast should have an arsenal of items geared towards enhancing the enjoyment that comes with each bottle of wine. With that being said, let’s take a look at some affordable wine accesseries that will aid in enhancing you and yours wine drinking experience.
These accessories range from bottle openers, wine aerators, wine savers, bottle stoppers, self-aerating wine glasses to decanters and even wine that travels! All of these wine accessories are great to keep around the house or give away as gifts for special occasions.
The Best Must Have Wine Accessories
Not only are the following wine accessories practical and useful (we aren’t suggesting crap that will sit on a shelf, you WILL use these), they’re also relatively cheap. We’ve done our best to scout out wine accessories that can be acquired at a discount.
My favorite bottle opener / corkscrew… it’s just fun to use and incredibly efficient. With a simple up and down pump action, remove the cork from any wine bottle in just a couple of seconds.
Use the rabbit-ear shaped vice grips to clamp down onto the top of your wine bottle. From there, lift the handle up and then push the handle down to drive the corkscrew into the cork. Lift the handle while still clamping onto the bottle head and you’re done! To remove the cork from the mechanism, just hold onto the cork and reverse the handle.
This unit also comes with 5 other pieces – a foilcutter, drip-stop ring, bottle sealer, wax remover as well as an extra corkscrew. All of these items come in a conveniently sized good looking case.
I’ve had my Rabbit for over 10 years and it still works like new from the first day it was given to me as a gift. Just make sure you use the foil cutter to remove the foil around the cork before attempting to remove it as not to put unnecessary strain on the gear mechanism. The Rabbit wine opener also comes with a 10 year warranty.
2. Wine Mermaid Self Aerating Wine Glasses from Taste of Purple
I’ve said it before, but this is the only wine glass I use no matter what wine I’m drinking. The Wine Mermaid Taste of Purple self-aerating wine glass has a notch in the side of its basin. A patented design that ‘braks’ the wine as you sip and swirl the wine in your glass. The notch isn’t just useful for aeration, it’s also incredibly elegant.
Taste of Purple also offers smaller glasses, ideal for champagne and white wine. Stemless versions with the same aerating technology can also be found on their website.
3. Wine Decanter from Taste of Purple
This decanter is beautiful – but that’s not the only reason why it’s worth owning. The Taste of Purple decanter aerates wine in a stylish way by spreading it over a large surface area.
This thing is durable and built with thick glass – while at the same time not too cumbersome. This decanter itself holds over a magnum of wine easily, and the thick stem allows for easy grasping and pouring.
Aside from aeration, the newly patented design will catch any sediment present commonly found in some older red wines.
Traveling? Going on a picnic? A hike maybe? There’s no need to bring a heavy glass bottle along when you can bring a safe and efficient foldable wine bottle that will fit in your backpack. Bust it out when you reach the peak of Mount Rainier or when you reach the summit of Mount Everest. Take it to a concert or bring it out on the boat. Don’t worry about rough water!
The Wine2Go Foldable wine bottle is BPA free – meaning the material used is safe and won’t affect the flavor of your wine. When it’s empty, these glasses can be folded to the point where it virtually takes up no space. Even when the glass is half full, the flexible and bendable design makes it easy to fit anywhere. Wine that travels… win!
While I typically finish a bottle of wine the same night I open it, not everyone treats their liver the same as me! My Vacu Vin doesn’t get nearly as much use as it probably should, but on those occasions where I can’t finish a bottle – this saves a dead soldier. The Vacu Vin pump creates a vacuum seal that’s airtight. Thus preserving the wine once it has been opened.
Wine won’t be exposed to additional air with this patented design. Over 35 million people have used it and swear by it, including myself. While it works great for both red and white wines, we recommend not using it with any style of sparkling wine. This product also comes with two reusable bottle stoppers.
If you don’t already have the VinO2 self-aerating wine glasses I mentioned above, this is a great and simplistic option to aerate wine as you pour.
An ideal wine accessory that will let more air break up and stretch the tannic and acidic content in your wine.
You can attach it to the bottle neck, or simply hold it over the glass and pour your favorite wine through the device. Hear that wine gurgle. We recommend using this wine accessory for red wines, especially youthful and or acidic reds. The Rabbit Aerator is durable and comes apart which allows for easy cleaning that can be done by hand.

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BACKGROUND: TO study the main risk factors associated with Clostridium difficile infection in a geriatric unit. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Retrospective case-control study. RESULTS: In a multivariate analysis, tube feeding (OR = 6.73; IC 95%, 1.01-45.35) and length of antibiotic therapy (OR = 1.15; IC, 95% 1.01-1.28) were independent variables which associated with C. difficile infection. CONCLUSIONS: Antibiotic treatment, tube feeding and fragility are associated with C. difficile infection.
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This weekend the presentation of the Blanca Nature Interpretation Center (CIN) was held, on Friday at an event at the Museum of Light and Water, with the intervention of the mayor of Blanca, Pedro Luís Molina , the representative of the La Carrahila association, Jesús Joaquín López and the coordinator of Caramucel, Héctor Quijada, the entity that will manage this facility from now on.
In addition, on Saturday an interpretive itinerary was carried out around the Azud de Ojós.The CIN's activity will be divided into the following blocks:Visitor information service, which will be attended at the facilities of the Museum of Light and Water, in the building of the old Light Factory, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., where the staff The center will be in charge of the reception and care of said people, providing all the information about the places of natural and cultural interest in the territory and will inform about the activities that are offered from the center.The content of the electric generator room will be updated to know the Central de Blanca and the rest of the hydroelectric plants of the Ricote Valley.
In the hall, it is used for the exhibition that makes known the natural spaces and the hydraulic heritage of Blanca and its region.Route service, where visitors can hire interpretive itineraries on foot through natural spaces in the municipality of Blanca and the Ricote Valley.
There will also be a program of organized activities that will operate from the second half of September, in areas such as the Sierra de la Pila Regional Park, the Red Natura 2000 area of ??the Sierras de Ricote and La Navela, the Segura river and the vegetable plot.One of the most important pillars of the Environmental Education Program, aimed at educational centers.
Its implementation will depend on how a face-to-face return to the classroom in September can be faced in the face of an unprecedented health and social crisis.
The CIN offers spaces, experiences and activities in the natural environment in a healthy, safe and controlled way, transmitting important ecosocial values ??at the same time.The outreach activities, consisting of the programming of seminars, talks and conferences, will be coordinated by the cultural association "La Carrahila".
On the one hand, informative content will be given to the Fábrica de la Luz through information panels in various formats.
On the other hand, an annual conference cycle entitled "Nights at the Factory of Light" will be launched, to be held in autumn and winter.
This cycle will be inaugurated by the aforementioned María Dolores Piñera Ayala, who will give a conference on this light factory and its relationship with the rest of the hydroelectric plants in the Ricote Valley region.All the information and activities developed by the CIN can be consulted on its website cinblanca.wordpress.com and on social networks.
The facilities already have protocols for action against COVID-19 and guidelines to guarantee the safety of people and the protection of the environment.
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The defenceman saw his role increase in last year’s playoffs, earning him a two-year, $7.8 million contract extension with a $3.9 million average annual cap hit.
The Edmonton Oilers announced a contract extension for 23-year old defenceman Evan Bouchard on August 24th after a rather impressive outing in the playoffs last season. Bouchard put up 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) in 12 playoff games and saw his minutes increase to a career-high of 23:00 per game, which is generally the playing time of a top-pairing defenceman, as he settled into a larger role on the blueline. It’s a nice little bridge deal for the player the team drafted 10th overall in the 2018 draft.
In fact, it follows the trend of bridge deals signed by young defencemen similar to Bouchard’s age just this summer. K’Andre Miller, 23, signed a nearly identical two-year, $3.872 million AAV contract with the New York Rangers after putting up 43 points last year. Ditto 22-year old Bowen Byram, who signed a two-year, $3.85 million AAV contract with the Colorado Avalanche after scoring 24 points last year.
Guess the race is on to see which of these three will sign the big contract first. Undoubtedly, each of those player’s agents was side-eyeing the contract signed by Jake Sanderson with the Ottawa Senators that saw him net an eight-year, $8.05 million contract extension. That seems to have set the market rate for young defencemen with offensive upside.
Bouchard will have two years to prove to the Oilers if he’s worth that kind of investment. If the end of his season is any indication, he will be.
After Tyson Barrie was shipped out at the trade deadline, Bouchard saw his time on ice increase. He started playing top-pairing minutes and became a staple on the backend of the hottest power play in the league. That elevated role play paid off brilliantly, with Bouchard scoring at a scorching pace at the end of the season: 9 goals and 36 points in the last 33 games after the trade deadline.
If that’s what the Oilers get in a full season with Bouchard, he’s going to get paid on that next contract.

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2018 OGRAIN Organic Winter Conference
This two-day intensive offered by the Organic Grain Resources and Information Network (OGRAIN) and the Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) at UW-Madison will guide farmers in taking advantage of the rapidly growing market for organic grain.
The 2018 Organic Grain Winter Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27, 2018 on the UW-Madison campus.
Presentations, panels, and discussions led by experienced organic farmers, researchers, agency personnel and industry representatives will engage attendees. We'll learn from experts as well as the expertise that each participant brings.
The event is available to anyone with an interest in learning more about organic grain production. We offer sessions specific to the needs of beginning farmers (farming for fewer than 10 years). Sessions relevant to those already engaged in organic production will also be presented.
SCHEDULE:For complete workshop descriptions and more information, visit the OGRAIN website A short summary is shown below.
HOTEL INFORMATION:Room blocks have been reserved at the nearby Hilton Doubletree and the Hampton Inn. For more information, go here.
For hotels near UW-Madison, visit this page
PARKING INFORMATION:The event will be held in UW-Madison Gordon Dining and Event Center. Please reference this map to identify lots where you can park.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:Cost for the conference is $80 for the two days. A light breakfast, snack, and lunch are included. Evening meal is on your own and not included in the registration fee.
Online registration with payment by credit card is available via this website. Those wishing to register using a mail-in form and check can contact Harriet Behar at firstname.lastname@example.org or 608-872-2164 to receive instructions. We expect some walk-in registrations will be available, but the price will increase to $95.00.
Refunds will be honored before Jan. 23. There will be no weather-related refunds for the event. Contact Harriet with any refund questions.
This conference is made possible by a grant from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. OGRAIN is a collaborative effort of the UW-Madison/UWEX Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems lab, UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC), and Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES).
7:30 AM Registration and light breakfast
8:00-8:15 Welcome - Erin Silva, OGRAIN
8:15-9:30 Soil fertility-organic choices and solutions - Jaime Patton, UW Extension
9:45-10:45 Marketing organic grains and rotation crops - Tim Boortz, NFO
10:45-12:15 Cover crops and no-till in an organic cash grain rotation - Erin Silva, Léa Vereecke, Matt Ruark, UW-Madison
12:15-1:15 LUNCH and sponsor table visits
1:15-2:00 Keynote:Diversity Builds Resistence - Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grains
2:15-3:15 Choose one workshop
* Getting started in small grains (Transitioning session) - Bruce Roskens, Grain Millers
* Unique small grains for food or feed (Experienced session) - Klaas Martens,Lakeview Organic Grains, Elia Romano, Albert Lea Seed
3:30-4:30 Choose one workshop
* Navigating organic certification (Transitioning session) - Harriet Behar, NOSB member
* Integrating livestock into a cash grain operation (Experienced session) - Jack Erisman, IL organic farmer
4:30-6:30 Reception, snacks and cash bar, sponsor table visits
Evening Recommendations for local restaurants and watering holes will be available.
7:30 AM Light breakfast
8:00-9:30 Choose one workshop
* Transitioning to organic panel (Transitioning session)- Sandy Syburg, TBD
* Managing crop pests and diseases through practices not products (Experienced session) - Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grains
9:45-11:00 Choose one workshop
* Mechanical weed management (Transitioning session)- Joel Gruver, Western IL U
* Ecological weed management (Experienced session)- Matt Liebman, IA State U
11:15-12:15 Post harvest handling and storage - Craig Tomera, Grain Millers
1:00-2:15 Farm financials and crop insurance - Rich Ritter, Flanagan State Bank
2:30-4:00 Farmer Panel-Keys to organic farm success - Klaas Martens, Jack Erisman, Mark Doudlah
4:00 Wrap up and complete conference evaluations
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Gordon Dining and Event Center, Second Floor (View)
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Chicago Local News — Legal weed has good day in Illinois, bad day in Congress that we obtained from news agencies. opinions and stunning details about the Legal weed has good day in Illinois, bad day in Congress that you have never heard before.
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An optimistic day for legal weed in Illinois, a bad day for the industry on the national level
It was a mixed bag for the cannabis industry today. In Illinois, there’s optimism for expanded accessibility, but there was a big setback at the national level.
During a visit to Bucktown’s Ivy Hall—the first Illinois dispensary with a social equity license to open its doors—Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he was open to the idea of weed delivery. “At first blush, as long as it’s regulated—and as long as we make sure the person who is ordering it gets it, and they’re legally allowed to—it would seem to me the same as someone coming into a store,” Pritzker said.
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CBD aka cannabidiol is the latest favorite when it comes to beauty products in Hollywood. According to investment research firm Cowen, the retail sale of cannabis-compound CBD would hit US$16 billion by 2025. Congress in the U.S has legalized industrial hemp in last December. Along with it, they have also legalized hemp-derived CBD – a cannabis compound which supposedly delivers marijuana’s calming effects. However, industries are going through difficulties in producing hemp as the process is huge – from plants, to extraction and labs.
George Weiblen, professor at Minnesota University said that producing industrial hemp to meet the demand itself appeared as big challenge. He also asserted that the production of industrial hemp is not as simple as growing tomatoes. The process is indeed difficult, considering the huge possibility of failure in producing quality cannabis. Moreover, it is even difficult for the U.S farmers to set a proper guideline for growing hemp for CBD.
Farmers Trying to Differentiate Themselves and Prove their Products’ Legit
Christian Cypher, senior vice president at Pyxus International stated that before the legalization, farmers used different techniques for growing hemp. However, the process of growing hemp is highly intensive and expensive. This is because the extraction of CBD from a hemp flower is difficult. Moreover, industrial hemp also produces a little amount of CBD, which is not worth the money for harvesting hemp.
Farmers are now struggling the most as they need to find out the amount of CBD their plants produce. However, some farmers send their CBD extracts in anyway as there aren’t federal laws for companies to test CBD.


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RLS: A Serious Health Risk for Men
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an aptly named disorder. If you have RLS, you feel a constant urge to move your legs when sitting or lying down. You may have strange sensations—tingling, throbbing, or creeping—in your lower limbs. These symptoms—often worse at night—can seriously affect a man’s health, recent research reveals.
A disabling disorder
RLS is more than just a movement disorder. Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, it’s linked to many other health problems. For example, people with the condition are more likely to have diabetes and depression. They also appear to have a higher risk for stroke.
The impact of RLS may extend beyond that. In a recent study, researchers looked at the health of more than 12,000 men. Study participants ranged in age from 40 to 75. They filled out periodic questionnaires over 12 years. Those with RLS reported lower levels of physical function as they aged. Essentially, they were more likely to have a disability.
Other recent research uncovered an even more troubling trend. Researchers found that those with severe RLS symptoms tended to die at a younger age. This finding remained even after the researchers adjusted for age, weight, and other lifestyle factors. The way the disorder disrupts a person’s sleep may be partially to blame.
Tips for coping
In most cases, health experts don’t know exactly what causes RLS. It may be a neurological problem. The brain may not properly send movement signals. The result: involuntary muscle activity in the legs.
For some people, the condition may be genetic. It tends to run in families. Others may develop RLS because they have low iron levels in their blood. The disorder has also been linked to certain drugs, such as medicine to prevent nausea. In these instances, increasing iron levels or changing your medication may help ease symptoms.
Lifestyle changes may also help relieve RLS. Below are some ways to cope:
Focus your mind. Activities like reading, writing, or doing a crossword puzzle can distract you from your symptoms.
Try heat or cold. Taking a warm bath or cold shower may help. Some people also feel better after applying a heating pad or cold pack to their legs.
Move more. Walking, jogging, and other light to moderate activities are good ways to ease RLS. But avoid exercising too close to bedtime. It can disrupt your sleep.
Build a better bedtime routine. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day.
Avoid substances that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine.
Relax your body and mind. Try yoga or meditation. Massage may also work.
Stay active on the job. Hold meetings or take phone calls while standing or walking. You may also benefit from a treadmill workstation.
If these strategies don’t work, talk with your doctor. Several types of drugs are available. You may need to try more than 1 medication to figure out the best one for you.
This article explains more about RLS.
March 21, 2017
Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Restless Legs Syndrome. S. Happe, et al. Sleep Medicine. 2009;10(3):295-305., Prospective Study of Restless Legs Syndrome and Mortality Among Men. Y. Li, et al. Neurology. 2013;81(1):52-9., Restless Legs Syndrome Status as a Predictor for Lower Physical Function. C. Zhang, et al. Neurology. 2014;82(14):1212-18., Vascular Risk Factors, Cardiovascular Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome in Men. A. Winter, et al. The American Journal of Medicine. 2013;126(3):228-35.
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The Rail 7 is an electric long-travel mountain bike for the rough. It comes with the same high-end features as our non-electric trail bikes, benefits from upgrades to the suspension fork, drivetrain and battery, and is pushed forward by Bosch's powerful new drive system.
It's the right bike for you if…
… you are looking for a trail-specific e-mountain bike with which you can let off steam in the same rough terrain as with a trail bike without drive support. You already know how much fun e-mountain bikes are on the mountain and value better components on your new bike.
You get this equipment
A robust aluminium frame with 150 mm of rear travel, a fully integrated 625 Wh battery, a RockShox Domain RC fork with 160 mm of travel, a powerful Performance Line CX motor from Bosch with 250 W of power and 85 Nm of torque for pedal assistance up to 25 km/h and a Purion controller. You also get an easily shifting Shimano Deore/XT 1×12 drivetrain, a dropper post, powerful Shimano 4-piston disc brakes for maximum confidence on all descents and 29-inch, completely tubeless Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with sealant.
Our last word
The Rail 7 impresses with a comprehensive parts upgrade in terms of drive, fork and wheels. But the best thing about this bike is the long-range Bosch battery for more runs with even more fun.
Why you will love it
- The Bosch motor provides plenty of power so you can master steep climbs with energy-saving efficiency.
- The Rail doesn't need to hide from its non-supported siblings. It literally pushes you up the climbs, eliminating the need for a shuttle or lift.
- The Purion controller has a Walk Assist function and an intelligent eMTB mode that automatically provides the required power depending on the terrain.
- It comes with the same exclusive frame technologies as the Remedy and the Slash – such as the Mino Link adjustable geometry, the Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness and Active Braking Pivot (ABP).
- Trek's Removable Integrated Battery System (RIB) looks good and is user-friendly: The battery is fully integrated into the frame and is therefore well protected, but can be easily removed without tools and offers space for a drinking bottle holder.
New Bosch Performance Line CX
The new Bosch Performance Line CX motor is lighter, smaller and quieter than its predecessors and impresses with better integration and more agile handling. It's also more efficient, so you can go further on one charge. The intelligent eMTB mode automatically adjusts the level of support to changing terrain. After a one-off setting, this mode always delivers exactly the power you need so that you can fully concentrate on having fun driving.
Special eMTB Lite mode
Instead of a tour mode, Trek eMTBs have a special eMTB Lite mode. This mode offers more natural power delivery and longer battery life.
Removable Integrated Battery
RIB (Removable Integrated Battery) is a one-piece battery and cover combination with a built-in handle that can be easily removed from the frame and replaced without tools. Thanks to this feature, it is extremely convenient to remove the battery from the bike for transport, for securing or for easier charging.
Knock Block protects your frame when things don't go smoothly. The steering stop prevents your handlebars from being turned completely in the event of a fall, in order to avoid excessive pull on your cables and to prevent the handlebars from contacting the top tube.
What is the range?
The range assistant from Bosch shows you how far you can ride your eMTB on one charge. The data we preset for an average rider and for this bike model can be changed by you for a more accurate estimate of the range.
landing gear calculator
This suspension calculator helps you to calculate the right suspension settings for your body weight. Just follow the steps to find the best setup for you.
Geometry adjustable via Mino Link
Adjust the steering angle (by 0.5°) and the bottom bracket height (by up to 10 mm) by simply turning a threaded nut. Turn the threaded nut and choose between a slack and an even slacker geometry without affecting the performance of the chassis. Exclusive to Trek.
Integrated speed sensor
The integrated speed sensor makes your life easier. The chainstay sensor is perfectly protected, while the special magnet integrated into the hub is optimally positioned – so error messages due to a misaligned sensor are a thing of the past.
Bosch Purion display
The Bosch Purion backlit display is a fully functional speedometer that also shows the service interval and battery life. Its thoughtful design allows the rider to scroll through the functions or select the desired support level without having to take their hands off the handlebars.
Complete tubeless system
Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to convert to a tubeless system – for more traction, fewer punctures and lighter weight. Thanks to the included TLR rim strips, TLR valves and sealant, you can start converting immediately.
*Unless otherwise noted, features apply to all sizes
|Alpha Platinum Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 150mm travel
|RockShox Domain RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, E-MTB oversized crown, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 160mm travel
|RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230×57.5mm
|Max compatible fork travel
|170mm (580mm axle to crown)
|Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
|Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
|HR quick release
|Bontrager Switch thru-axle, detachable lever
|Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
|Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Aramid bead, 120 TPI, 29×2.50
|Max tire size
|Frame: 29×2.60" Fork: See manufacturer
|Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
|Shimano XT M8100, long cage
|E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 34T, 165mm crank arm length
|Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12-speed
|Shimano Deore M6100
|VP-536, nylon platform
|Max chainring size
|Bontrager Arvada, steel stays, 138mm width
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length
|Size: M, L, XL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm length
|Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 780mm width
|Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon clamp
|Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 deg, 50mm length
|Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper
|Shimano RT76, 6-bolt disc mount, 203mm
|This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 136 kg.
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Wyrd Sisters features three witches: Granny Weatherwax; Nanny Ogg, matriarch of a large tribe of Oggs and owner of the most evil cat in the world; and Magrat Garlick, the junior witch, who firmly believes in occult jewelry, covens, and bubbling cauldrons, much to the annoyance of the other two.
King Verence I of Lancre is murdered by his cousin, Duke Felmet, after his ambitious wife persuades him to do so. The King's crown and child are given by an escaping servant to the three witches. The witches hand the child to a troupe of travelling actors, and hide the crown in the props-box. They acknowledge that destiny will eventually take its course and that the child, Tomjon, will grow up to defeat Duke Felmet and take his rightful place as king.
However, the kingdom is angry about the way the new King is mistreating the land and his subjects. The witches realise that it will be at least 15 years until Tomjon is able to return and save the kingdom, but by then irreparable damage will have been done. Granny Weatherwax, with help from the other two witches, manages to cast a spell over the entire kingdom to send it forward in time by 15 years. Meanwhile, the duke has decided to have a play written and performed that portrays him in a favourable light and the witches in a negative light. He thinks this will cause the witches to lose their power, and the people will like him. He sends the court Fool to Ankh-Morpork to recruit the same acting company that Tomjon was given to, which now resides in the Dysk Theatre on the river Ankh.
The company make their way to Lancre, and perform the play for the King as asked. However, Hwel, the playwright, maintains that there is something wrong with the plot of the play, something that just doesn't feel right. The witches cast a spell in the middle of the play that causes the actors to portray the killing of the king truthfully, and the audience sees that the Duke and Duchess are guilty of killing Verence I. Felmet finally succumbs to insanity and stabs several people with a retracting stage dagger, before tripping and falling to his death in the Lancre Gorge. The Duchess is imprisoned but manages to escape, only to be killed by a collection of various forest animals who want revenge for the poor treatment of the land.
Granny Weatherwax explains that Tomjon is the rightful king, and he is due to be crowned. However, Tomjon does not want to be king; he is an extremely talented actor and wishes to continue his career with his adopted father, Vitoller. Instead Granny Weatherwax tells the town that the Fool is in fact the king's son from another mother, and Tomjon's half-brother, and he is crowned King Verence II of Lancre. Later on, Granny and Nanny reveal to Magrat that the previous fool is actually Tomjon's and Verence II's father. The status of Magrat and Verence II, who have been awkwardly courting throughout the story, is not fully explained at the conclusion.
- Esme Weatherwax
- Nanny Ogg
- Magrat Garlick
- King Verence
- Leonal Felmet and Lady Felmet
- The Fool
- Tomjon Vitoller
- Olwyn Vitoller
The text makes overt references to the Marx Brothers, The Tramp of Charlie Chaplin, and Laurel and Hardy, as well as the life and works of William Shakespeare. It borrows themes and sayings from Macbeth, including "when shall we three meet again", the "dagger of the mind", "out damned spot", the three witches, and the title of the novel itself; from Hamlet, including the ghost of the dead King and the play within a play; "all the world's a stage" from As You Like It; and Duke Felmet descending into madness in the company of his Fool, derived from King Lear. In addition, the company of actors includes a playwright by the name of "Hwel" or "Will", and, at Tomjon's instigation, the company is building a theatre called The Dysk in Ankh-Morpork, a reference to the Globe Theatre in London.
There are numerous adaptations, including:
- An animated version and a 4-part BBC Radio 4 dramatisation first aired in 1995 (starring Sheila Hancock as Granny Weatherwax)
- A play adaptation by Stephen Briggs, who has written a new adaptation to mark Discworld's 25th Anniversary
- A film script by Martin Jameson (text published 1997), directed and produced by Jean Flynn for Channel 4.
- Pratchett, Terry (1988). Wyrd sisters. Gollancz. ISBN 0575043636. OCLC 18070625.
- Pratchett, Terry (1988). Wyrd Sisters. Hartourch. ISBN 0061020664.
- "Studio Theatre Club". www.studiotheatreclub.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2006.
- Pratchett, Terry (1997). Wyrd sisters : the illustrated screenplay. Corgi. ISBN 9780552145756. OCLC 223333913.

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Protest and art at Causeway Bay last year
Visual evidence that the Umbrella Movement
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One year on, the message remains clear: I -- along with
In the wee hours of September 28th, 2014, law professor Benny Tai announced the commencement of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace campaign. In truth though, many of us think that the political protests would not have escalated and got as much support as it did without the Hong Kong polic firing 87 cannisters of tear gas at people whose scariest weapons were words, who resorted to using umbrellas to protest themselves from police truncheons and other weapons.
On China's National Day, I, together with hundreds of thousands, if not over a million, people, proceeded to spend time out on the streets of Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hong Kong showing our love of Hong Kong. I know many people who ended up spending nights on the streets and still more who spent many daytime hours over the 79 days and 78 nights during which Hong Kong was "Occupied", determined to be seen, heard and counted, and to make a difference.
One year on, there are times when it can feel like the Umbrella Movement didn't happen, like all of that had been just an illusion and dream (or, as some would see it, nightmare). After all, Hong Kongers still don't have genuine universal suffrage. Leung Chun Ying remains Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Mainlanders are still coming to Hong Kong and buying things.
On the other hand, there do appear to be fewer mainlanders visiting Hong Kong these days. The Hong Kong government's proposed political reform resolution that sparked the Occupy/Umbrella Movement, etc. protests was voted down by Legislative Councilors in June. And the Hong Kong District Council Elections last month saw a huge rise in voter registration and turnout, and wins by a number of "Umbrella Soldiers", idealistic, pro-democracy individuals running for polical office for the first time in what amounted to the first polls post the Umbrella Movement.
On a personal note: I definitely have been changed by the Umbrella Movement. Among other things, the Umbrella Movement made me care more about what happens to and in Hong Kong politically, made me see Hong Kongers in a different light, and made me love Hong Kong more than ever. Oh, and watching videos like this keeps alive my hopes for and faith in the people of, and the place where I want to make my home.

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Tattoos can display more than just intricate, artistic designs but can reveal heartfelt personal journeys ranging from the mourning of a fallen friend to regimental allegiances and more - as these stories of skin art in the military explore.
In a series of short video interviews, Forces Radio BFBS broadcaster Anthony Ballard, who is based in Cyprus, talks tattoos with serving and ex-serving personnel.
Memorials, an expression of personality or a celebration of passions ... tattoos often serve as permanent reminders of important people, places and times.
Nowhere is this more so than within military communities.
Anthony explores the hidden meaning behind the body art choices of our Armed Forces, including tattoos that honour friends lost in service or designs which tell of powerful messages to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Lucy Falmer, an RAF policewoman based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, spends a lot of her spare time at the beach with the turtle preservation team and she wears her skin art to reflect these aspects of her personality and character.
Here are her tattoos and the story’s behind them:
Bob Gallager is an ex-Parachute Regiment combat medic who now lives in Cyprus.
An active member of the BFC community in Episkopi, Bob has a number of pieces of art on his skin that help him remember fallen comrades, as well as a tribute to Leicester City Football Club.
“I’ve lost 12 friends with PTSD and I wanted to remember them, not just by remembering their names, but having something permanent so that if people ask me about it, I can say that it is to remind me of the people that I’ve lost in the last 20-odd years through conflicts.”
Here are Bob’s tattoos and the stories behind them:
Based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, Gaz Smith is a RAF policeman who is a bit of a Liverpool fanatic.
After an initial tattoo in his younger days which did not quite hit the mark, he now has a large tribute to some of the football club's greats.
Gaz also has a bit of a tribal art thing going on as well.
Here are his tattoos and the stories behind them.
John and Rhian Davis are a couple who both have a passion for film and music.
John is a RAF fireman based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus where Rhian is expecting their second child.
Here are their tattoos and the stories behind them:
Tattoos have a long and historic association with the military.
Their spread across Europe is widely attributed to the early seafaring traditions of British sailors and to Captain Cook who brought back drawings of Polynesian Islanders' inked skin.
Over time, skin art developed into a Navy tradition, with even royals such as King George V sporting a tattoo of a blue and red dragon on his arm from his time in naval service on a visit to Japan.
Keep your eyes peeled for more Forces Tattoo Stories coming soon on forces.net.

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Are you the owner of a car? If so, it will need repairing sooner or later. It can drive you crazy trying to find a good and honest car service shop. The tips below can help you find a great company to use.
Never underestimate the value of keeping an emergency car kit handy. You need to have tools in your kit that will allow you to change the battery, help you get some extra gas and tire changing tools as well. Add some blankets, a flashlight and some batteries in case your car breaks down at night.
Ask a potential mechanic if they have experience with working on the exact kind of car you have. If so, they will probably know what must be done to help your car work again.
Keep all of your car records handy. Put these records in the glove compartment in your car for easy access. The auto repair professionals will want to look at those records. This will help them assess the problem quicker and more precisely.
When taking your car to the auto shop, make sure you haven’t left any items in it. The mechanic might need to move these things so they can do the job, and they won’t assume responsibility if anything comes up missing. Take everything out of the trunk as well.
Put together an auto repair kit and keep it in your car. Your tool kit should have equipment to change a tire and other necessary items. You need to get yourself a lug nut wrench and a jack, as well. Then have a screwdriver kit, socket wrench kit, ratchet set, torque wrench and adjustable wrench, too. Avoid cheap tools. Get good, sturdy tools that won’t break when you need them the most.
There are many untrustworthy companies out there who value profit more than anything else. Be sure to use this advice for future car issues. Taking some time to do research can save you lots of heartache.


At the end of last year, in Indianapolis, astronomers filmed the moon and were surprised to discover that an object of unknown origin was floating near the Earth’s satellite.
A few months ago, Bruce, from the channel “Bruce Sees All”, offered us some amazing images of an intelligent object that was entering the far side of the Moon.
Years observing the moon to find oddities and inexplicable phenomena that do not have any logic for the knowledge of many scientists.
Recently, Dr. Robert Jastrow, the first chairman of the NASA commission , even called the moon the planet’s Rosetta stone, which means that it is on the moon or within the moon that the answer to the mystery of the origin of life on Earth.
“This means that perhaps we came from the same place on this rock.”
“As soon as people got the first telescopes, back in the 18th century, already at that time on the Moon, some kind of activity was constantly being observed, and it is clear that it was inhuman, that they were flying past the bottom of the moon.
In recent years, many inexplicable phenomena associated with the Moon have accumulated .
Recently, in the context of the Moon, incomprehensible lights were seen again, this time green and at other times as white and bright as the moon itself.
Astronomers around the world are lost in conjecture, they are trying to analyze incomprehensible flares and grasp some system, but they have not found a rational explanation.
One thing is clear, in the celestial body closest to Earth there is a certain technical device to generate intense light. and where it is located .. hard to say.
They can be both stationary beacons and installed in mobile machines or aircraft of some terrestrial or extraterrestrial space force. What do you think? Watch the following video for more information.


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Gov. Doug Ducey’s $1 billion university bonding proposal remains a major stumbling block to reaching a budget deal as lawmakers reached the key 100-day mark in this year’s session.
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard and Senate President Steve Yarbrough said today there is no solution in sight.
The money is being sought to build new facilities and deal with a backlog of maintenance at the three state universities.
Talks in the Legislature are likely to focus on a new way to create a $30 million a year funding stream needed to finance the bond issue.
The governor has proposed allowing the universities to keep sales taxes they generate to help back the bonds, but that has prompted strong and nearly united opposition among Republicans who control the Legislature.
“The (sales tax) aspect of it is challenging by itself, and bonding also as an issue has always been challenging over the years,” Mesnard said, saying lawmakers will have to work through the problem.
On another issue, GOP lawmakers appear settled on bigger teacher raises than Ducey proposed. He wanted two percent over five years as part of an ambitious $114 million proposal that included $10 million for schools in very low-income areas to implement or expand full-day kindergarten or other literacy programs; $6.4 million to give $1,000 signing bonuses to teachers hired at low-income schools; and $38 million in extra funding for high-performing schools.
The teacher pay proposal was widely panned because it provided a raise of only about $1 a day next year, or about $180.
House and Senate leaders appear to have settled on a two-year phase-in of the raises rather than a five-year period. That would give the average teacher who earns about $45,500 about $450 more in each year.
Other components of the governor’s education proposal remain in flux.
Another key issue is road funding for counties and cities that wasn’t included in Ducey’s January budget proposal but a major issue for rural lawmakers.
Much of the $9.8 billion spending plan is settled, according to Sen. Debbie Lesko, the Republican who chairs her chamber’s appropriation committee and is involved in the negotiations.
The budget is split between five major categories – K-12 schools, Medicaid, state prisons, universities and social services.
“I think we’re close with the exception of the huge, gaping disagreement, which is on the university bonding proposal,” she said.
Lesko said Republican members remain split between those who oppose using sales taxes and those opposed to any new university funding.
“I don’t think it’s a good idea,” Republican Sen. Judy Burges of Sun City West said of the bonding plan. “It just presents a problem for our future legislators” by committing ongoing revenues that might be needed elsewhere.
The Legislature hit its 100th day of the session on Tuesday. It traditionally aims to adjourn by that day, but it can’t do that until a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is passed and signed by Ducey.
“I am still hoping for the end of this month, but obviously with every day that passes it becomes more of a challenge,” Mesnard said.


Tourism Ministry's Chintan Shivir on Mar 28-29, focus on tourism development
The Ministry of Tourism will hold a two-day 'Chintan Shivir' here to brainstorm on some of most critical topics in the sector and forge a roadmap for development of the sector in mission mode.
The ministry made the announcement in a tweet from its official handle.
''A two day #ChintanShivir is being organized by Ministry of Tourism on 28th - 29th March to brainstorm on the most critical topics in #tourism sector and forge a roadmap for development of tourism in #Missionmode,'' it tweeted.
The ministry also shared a poster with it, saying the venue will be at The Hotel Ashok here.
The Union Budget this year has stated that promotion of tourism will be taken up in mission mode, with active participation of states, convergence of government programmes and public-private partnerships.
At least 50 destinations will be selected through challenge mode and developed as a complete package of tourism. Sector-specific skilling and entrepreneurship development will be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the 'Dekho Apna Desh'.
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Carrie Lam, new officials vow to make greater contributions to country, Hong Kong
People's Daily Online
(Xinhua) 13:51, June 26, 2021
HONG KONG, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Carrie Lam, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and newly appointed HKSAR government officials vowed on Friday to make greater contributions to the country and Hong Kong.
Lee Ka-chiu was appointed Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government, and Tang Ping-keung was appointed Secretary for Security. Siu Chak-yee was appointed Commissioner of Police.
At a press conference, Lam spoke highly of the work done by the three officials over the past years when Hong Kong met with unprecedented difficulties.
"I'm confident that they will continue to rise to challenges, give full play to their strengths in their respective posts, and make greater contributions to the country and Hong Kong as best as they can," Lam said.
Pledging full support for the administration of the HKSAR chief executive, Lee highlighted the work to implement "one country, two systems" in accordance with the HKSAR Basic Law and practice the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."
He promised to maintain the high government efficiency, assist the chief executive in fighting COVID-19, and help Hong Kong further integrate into national development and maintain long-term prosperity and stability.
Tang said protecting Hong Kong and serving its residents are his lifelong aspirations.
Tang said he and disciplined services will continue to crack down on crimes, prevent homegrown terrorism, and fend off acts endangering national security by external forces and their local proxies so that the peaceful life of Hong Kong residents will be guaranteed.
Siu said the police will give priority to safeguarding national security, protecting Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and guaranteeing people's safety, and will work to let all Hong Kong people feel that the police are a professional force with their hearts being with the community.
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For the approximately 50 million allergy sufferers in the U.S. each year, a home should be a place to find relief from allergy symptoms, but instead, it can be a prime source of pet dander, dust, and mold spores. Additionally, viruses, bacteria, and outgassing from carpets, furniture, and cleaning products can make indoor air a health hazard. Unfortunately, the typical HVAC system does not remove particulates from the air, but rather recirculates them throughout the home – this is why additional indoor air quality products are necessary to keep your Athens, GA home healthy.
Filtering With Air Purifiers for Allergy Sufferers
While a homeowner can purchase one of the many appliance-style air purifiers that purport to improve indoor air quality by filtering the air, ionizing the air, or producing ozone, these gadgets have very limited utility. An air filter or ionizer placed in one room will have little benefit beyond that room, and ozone purifiers have such questionable effects on air quality that their sale has been banned by some governments. The only solution that is truly effective for improving air quality is an air purification system that works on an entire home.
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For a home that is a true escape from allergens, an air purification system connected directly to a home’s HVAC system by BPI certified professionals is the smart and healthy choice. Placing filtration within a home’s duct system addresses the issue of dust and dirt from the inside, out. In addition to allergens, filtration systems typically remove bacteria and viruses as well. They provide an excellent defense against a variety of influenzas, Streptococcus, and the common cold.
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Crochet Seed Stitch Tutorial
The seed stitch is an easy way to add texture to any of your crocheted projects, and this Crochet Seed Stitch Tutorial will help you learn how to crochet seed stitch from start to finish using both photos and written instructions.
The seed stitch is a great way for beginning crocheters to add variety to their projects since this textured crochet stitch is created using just single crochet stitches.
This tutorial was written by Rhondda Mol from Oombawka Design Crochet. Visit her site for lots of tips for beginners, crochet tutorials, free patterns, round-ups, and more!
How to Crochet Seed Stitch
The Seed Stitch is sometimes referred to as the Linen Stitch. It is a simple stitch, made up of single crochet stitches and chain stitches. This stitch pattern can be crocheted for a variety of different projects using different color combinations and it looks beautiful as an afghan, or afghan square.
The seed stitch pattern is worked back-and-forth in rows. Changing colors can be done at every row end, or you can wait and change colors until after you have worked a few rows to create wider stripes of color and a totally different look.
To begin you will need to chain a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1.
Chain a Multiple of 2 +1
beg - begin
ch - chain
ch1sp - chain 1 space
R - row
rep - rep
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
st / sts - stitch / stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
 – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Images follow the written instructions. CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO ENLARGE.
Color changes are made on the last yarn over of the last sc of the row. When you are adding a new color of yarn simply add the new color by way of a slip knot right on your hook and pull the slip knot through as the final yarn over of the stitch.
Carry your unused yarn up the side of the project. Be sure to carry the yarn loosely or else the edges of the project will become too tight and they will pucker and cause the project to bunch up on the sides. See the Finishing Section at the end of the stitch tutorial to help you with this technique.
Color pattern repeated for sample: Color 1(purple), Color 2 (white) and Color 3 (green)
Seed Stitch Instructions
Color 1 (purple): Chain a multiple of 2 + 1 stitches. For this example, I chained 25 stitches. Using Medium Weight Yarn  and a 5 mm (H) hook this creates a project 5.5 inches wide.
Continue with Color 1 (purple): 1 sc in the first st. *Ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp**. Rep from * to ** across to the last sc. 1 sc in the last sc; changing to Color 2 (white) on the last yarn over of the last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rep Step 2; changing colors on the last yarn over of the last stitch of each row until your project reaches your desired length. For the square I made I crocheted 25 rows in total before proceeding to the edging.
When you carry your yarn ends up the side of the project you will have loops of unused yarn like in the image below. These can be easily hidden by working over them when you add your edging.
When you are crocheting the edging around the outside of your project, instead of working under just one loop of the last stitch of each row for the side edges, work over the carried yarn end and one loop of the last stitch, like this:
You can see how I worked under the purple stitch in the above image. Here’s a look at the back of the project too – so you can see I also picked up the carried green yarn.
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Considered by many Southern hostesses to be the ultimate “party dish,” tomato aspic has been widely served at bridge luncheons and on buffets since the introduction of granulated gelatin more than a century ago. Unfortunately, most of the tomato aspics found today are overly sweet concoctions dependent on canned tomato juice (or V8) and Jell-O, a far cry from this classic, delectable version made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, olives, and tangy seasonings—and no trace of sugar. Since it’s a bore having to wait for the aspic to set in the refrigerator, I strongly suggest you make it a day in advance and chill it overnight.
In a large bowl, press down the tomatoes to extract the juice and produce a wet pulp, pushing and squeezing with your fingers. Place half the pulp in a saucepan.
Pour off about
Add the lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion, salt, and Tabasco to the pulp and stir well. Let cool, then chill till the mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
Add the olives and celery and stir till well blended. Scrape the mixture into a shallow baking dish or loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 3 hours or overnight to set completely.
Serve the aspic in slices on lettuce leaves and top each portion with a dollop of mayonnaise.
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Flotillas to Bo Peep Island
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The Flotillas to Bo Peep Island attraction is flotillas that take guests to Bo Peep Island.
- If it's your honeymoon, annual passholders are apt to make silly comments to you.
- You must be at least as tall as the attraction to ride with a parent.
- Must be at least 23" tall and 33 years old to ride alone.
- Pregnant folks will probably want to ride.
- This attraction closes at moonrise.
- Guests in wheelchairs may prefer to enjoy the Flotillas to Bo Peep Island alternative experience.
- This is the only operating attraction in this location where a glimpse of Goofy can be experienced.
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Our guest houses around Clermont-Ferrand
Exceptional Bed and Breakfast near Clermont-Ferrand!
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At the heart of the Auvergne region and at the foot of the impressive Puy-de-Dôme, Clermont-Ferrand welcome you and offer you a stay of discovery of historical heritage and its many green spaces. Stop in one of the guest houses selected by Annette and Dominique to discover the many treasures of this cited formed by two ancient cities.
Do not forget to visit the Gothic cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand, the hill that dominates the historic center of the city. Its dark gray color imparted by its lava rock formation gives it an unusual appearance unmistakable. You will have the opportunity to admire its exceptional collection of stained glass and murals.
While you stay in a guest room, take the opportunity to stroll the streets of Clermont-Ferrand and to discover the Jaude square, where also the heart of the city beats since the time of antiquity. These are many monuments and department stores that now rub to make it live in harmony amidst tulip trees, magnolias and other minerals.


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As well as offering loads of sports to try, the camps in Leeds, Yorkshire, give lessons in how to live in a more healthy way.
The two-week live-in camps usually cost more than £1,000. But for the first time some of the kids are being paid for by their local hospital.
It's hoped the camps will help prevent health problems in the future.
More and more people in Britain are becoming worryingly overweight.
It's thought by 2010, one in four children could be clinically obese - meaning they are dangerously overweight.
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The kids at the camp were all enjoying their time, despite missing home a bit.
Hamid, 11, said being at the camp was helping him in lots of ways.
"I get bullied at school about my weight with people saying things like 'Oh he's fat. Look at him'. I'm the only person in my class who's quite big."
Isobel, 11, said the camp was really good.
"There's always lots of things to do, but the bad thing is at night we have to go to bed quite early."
Harriet, 13, had come back to the camp for a second summer.
"Last year when I went home I stuck to it for a few days but then put the weight back on, but this time I'm going to stick to it."


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If you're going to Japan, most people will recommend two places, Tokyo and Kyoto. While I have a place in my heart for Tokyo, if I had to choose between them I'd always choose Kyoto. It's less crowded, has more history, and it's easy to walk just about anywhere you need to go.
Before we get into this though, you should know a few things about my travel style:
- I really don't like talking to people.
- I love nature and quiet spots to sit and be alone.
- I'm vegetarian so I tend to eat at vegetarian-only or very vegetarian-friendly places.
So what you're about to read is "The Shy Vegetarian's One Day Kyoto Itinerary." Specific, I know, but I'm sure there are others like me out there. And if you are like me, finding travel info that fits this preference can be pretty hard to come by, so I hope this helps you as much as it would have helped past me!
Starting point: I like to stay close to the Kyoto Imperial Palace so this day is ideal if you're already near this area.
Breakfast: Choice Cafe and Restaurant (9:00 – 10:00am)
I admit, I'm not a huge breakfast person. I don't really like sweets, and I don't drink caffeine, but walking around a city you don't know on an empty stomach isn't the best idea. The first thing I do is stop by Choice Cafe and Restaurant for some quick vegan snacks to fuel my adventure.
It's less than a five minute walk from Sanjo Station. Walk east for almost a block, turn left, and you're there. The entryway has black signs with the word "CHOICE" written on it in white, so it should be easy to find. If you get to the "Feel 京 Good" bar, turn around, you just passed it.
Choice Cafe and Restaurant has a clean, modern feel, cloaked in whites and greens. There are English friendly menus and books on health, macrobiotics, and veganism. You could easily spend a few hours eating, drinking, and working from a laptop here. But for my purposes, I'm here to stock up on cheese; the vegan cheese plate, to be exact. There are soft and hard cheeses, some cherry tomatoes, and it's all delicious and made in-house.
If you aren't a huge fan of cheese by itself, they also have cheese risotto and a cheese hamburger with many different sauce options. Of course, there are also more mundane morning items like rum raisin cake and an acai bowl, which I sometimes default to if my stomach isn't in tip-top shape.
The goal here is just to get something in my stomach so I don't get dizzy while I walk, so remember not to overdo it on the snacking. There's more food to come.
Kamo River Walk Part 1 (10:00am – 12:00pm)
Now that I have some cheese fuel, it's time to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and head north to walk along the Kamo River. If timing and weather permit, it will be a beautiful spring day with all the cherry trees lining the banks in full bloom. It is a truly breathtaking sight.
At this time of year the paths can get a bit crowded, but never so much that you'll be pushing through people to get around. There are kids, teens, tourists, and everyone you can imagine out and about, enjoying the beautiful river that runs through Kyoto.
If I wanted to rush I could probably do the walk in about 45 minutes, but that's no fun. So I usually take my time, sitting when I can, enjoying the scenery, and drinking cold drinks from vending machines.
One stop I always make is Kamogawa Park, the delta where the Kamo River and the Takano River meet. Usually there are kids walking along the stepping stone path that leads from the river's edges to the center.
I usually keep to the east side of the river, just because that's the side of the city I tend to stay on, but there are many bridges and foot paths across if it strikes my fancy – or if I see a vendor or something I want to check out on the other side.
One stop I always make is Kamogawa Park, the delta where the Kamo River and the Takano River meet. Usually there are kids walking along the stepping stone path that leads from the river's edges to the center, and birds like ducks and plovers swimming or napping nearby. And I always see a few stray cats hanging out under the bridges watching the birds.
I really love this walk. In fact, it would probably be wonderful anytime but the rainy season, when it can flood and become a bit dangerous. So I always make a point to walk some of it when I'm nearby.
Lunch: Falafel Garden (12:00 – 1:00pm)
By now I'm hungry again, but for something light and fresh. So I head just east of Kamogawa Park to my favorite pita place in the world, Falafel Garden. Okay, maybe falafel actually made in the Middle East is better, but I've never had those so my frame of reference may be off. But of all the pitas and falafel I've had, I like this place the best.
You can order lunch sets which include fried potato wedges or rice and salad, but I prefer ordering exactly this: one falafel sandwich, one avocado sandwich with cheese, and a dry ginger ale. They have other veggie options, as well as chicken kabob for meat eaters, but this set meal is my go-to every time.
They have a Japanese/English menu and the restaurant itself is pretty tiny, but the food is fresh and delicious. A pita is only as good as the sum of its parts; one watery tomato will ruin the whole experience. But the veggies in Falafel Garden's pitas are always fresh and super flavorful.
If I'm feeling hungrier than usual I'll get a side of hummus, but that's only ever happened once.
Walking through Kyoto (1:00 – 2:00pm)
Once I'm full of chickpeas, hummus, and pita I make my way further east along the 101 for about 45 minutes. Maybe less, maybe more depending on just how full I am. The streets are small and can be crowded, but it's an easy city walk to…
Ginkaku-ji (The Silver Pavilion) (2:00 – 3:00pm)
Also known as the Silver Pavilion, Ginkaku-ji is a beautiful zen temple nestled in the northeast corner of Kyoto. This 13th century complex is usually much less crowded than the similarly named Kinkaku-ji, or Golden Pavilion. There is a large sand garden with a huge, shaped pile of sand that symbolizes Mt. Fuji. And while the pavilion, once coated in silver, may not be as grand as its cousin and inspiration (Kinkaku-ji), it's still a wonder to look at.
Most of all it's extremely peaceful. Even with all the tourists who visit Ginkaku-ji, people seem to lower their voices and there seem to be less school field trips, too. You can walk up behind the temple to get a lovely view of the entire complex as well as the city of Kyoto behind it.
There is also a gift shop with every kind of omamori you can imagine. This is usually where I pick up my yearly omamori to protect against illness.
The Philosopher's Path (3:00 – 4:00pm)
Now we've arrived to my favorite part of my Kyoto itinerary, The Philosopher's Path, known in Japanese as tetsugaku no michi 哲学の道. During cherry blossom season the entire walk is coated in light pink blooms, but I prefer the lush green that follows in May. Plus, there aren't as many tourists taking this walk around that time.
This path got its name from Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who apparently meditated while walking along this river every day on his way to teach at Kyoto University in the early 1900s.
During cherry blossom season the entire walk is coated in light pink blooms, but I prefer the lush green that follows in May.
Just a few steps down the path is all you need to realize why someone would prefer this route, for meditation or otherwise. It's just so peaceful. Because I like to go during the off hours, there usually isn't anyone around other than a few locals.
While I walk farther than the length of the path (it's only about two kilometers long), there are stone benches, temples, and shrines along the way if I suddenly get tired or want a break.
After the path ends, I continue south past more temples and shrines than I could count until I arrive at my next destination:
Kiyomizudera (4:00 – 5:00pm)
Kiyomizudera 清水寺 is a huge, famous Buddhist temple that is super old, even by Japanese standards. It has multiple buildings and shrines and pagodas within the temple and is probably the most touristy stop I'll go to today.
Most people visit during spring for cherry blossoms, or fall for the changing leaves, but the crowds are much more manageable just after the blossoms are gone and the trees grow in thick. I don't know why but there's something about looking out at Kyoto through a sea of green that really gets me.
This is also where I pick up omiyage for my friends and family. Even if you don't find something in the temple itself, which is crazy because they have a lot, there are stores lining the streets leading up to it where you can find tons of stuff. From bags, to snacks, to pickles, to pottery, to masks – there's usually something for everyone on my list.
Kamo River Walk Part 2 (5:00 – 5:30pm)
Bag of gifts in hand, I head back west towards the Kamo river. I follow it for a bit north and then usually cross at the second bridge/crossing and make my way through the city. While this walk isn’t nearly as peaceful, it’s nice to walk through populated city streets before it gets dark.
Dinner: Mumokuteki Cafe & Foods (5:30 – 7:30pm)
Our last stop of the night is in Shinkyogoku shopping district to eat more delicious vegetarian food. But you have to be careful not to miss it; Mumokuteki Cafe & Foods looks like a clothing shop at first glance. Once you see the menu signs and the little plastic food stand out front though, you'll know you're in the right place.
Step in, turn left, go up the stairs, and you'll be at the super tiny Mumokuteki Cafe & Foods. I love this little place so much, it's where I got dinner on my birthday last year (big thanks to Mami for recommending it to me in the first place).
I love this little place so much, it's where I got dinner on my birthday last year.
There is an English menu, with a helpful fish icon used when vegetarians should beware of fish stock (something most Japanese restaurants don't do). Their specialty is the tofu burger, but I get the avocado burger set, which is a tofu burger with avocado, soya mayonnaise, homemade bun, salad, and potato wedges. (You can get more than burgers, but WHY?)
They also have yummy desserts like cheesecake and tiramisu. So you know I'm getting some of that too.
Just watch out, there aren't very many seats so there may be a bit of a wait before you can sit down to eat. But you can peruse the clothing and other things they have for sale if that's the case.
Enjoy the Sunset
That's it! From here I usually walk (or take the bus if my feet are broken by now) back to wherever I'm staying; usually about 20 minutes away if I'm staying near the Imperial Palace. From there I sit down, take off my shoes, and take a long bath. I read a book and cool down after my long day of walking, eating, and taking in the beauty of Kyoto around me.


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Kroger subsidiary Fred Meyer says it will stop selling guns and ammunition altogether.
The disclosure is the third move by Kroger to curtail its association with guns in the wake of the Parkland, Fla. high school mass shooting.
In recent weeks, Fred Meyer said it would raise the age limit for guns and ammo purchases from 18 to 21 and Kroger said it would stop selling magazines that feature assault rifles.
The Cincinnati-based retailer, which operates a chain of 132 superstores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, didn't refer to the tragedy, but said firearms have been a declining sales category for the chain.
At $7 million in annual firearms sales, the catorgy represents less than 1/175th of 1 percent of Kroger's $123 billion in revenues.
"The company is currently working on plans to responsibly phase out sales of firearms and ammunition," the company said in a statement, adding the change follows an evaluation of "changing customer preferences."
Kroger said it will stop selling magazines that feature assault rifles as part of a tightening of its policies in the wake of the Parkland mass shooting and growing national anger toward gun violence.
The Cincinnati-based supermarket retailer said the new policy is being phased in now across its national footprint. Kroger didn't name specific titles, but periodicals that have featured assault weapons include: Guns & Ammo, Tactical Life and Recoil.
“We regularly review the company’s assortment of periodicals and make merchandising decisions based on customer preferences,” said Kroger spokeswoman Kristal Howard.
Kroger officials said the latest decision dovetails with the retailer's move a few weeks ago to raise the minimum age to buy guns from its Fred Meyer chain from 18 to 21.
That decision came in the wake of the Feb. 14 Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and wounded 14 more.


Lily Go Rendezvous Shawl PDF
Rendezvous is a triangle-shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. This time I knit this shawl using light fingering weight yarn that my husband dyed for me. The pattern includes charts and written directions, and instructions to calculate the stitch count totals for every row. I also include the number of stitches to cast on and the yardage for a different number of repeats.
-Lily Go, designer
This pattern is a downloadable PDF file.
Any sock yarn. I used Rendezvous Yarn 100% Merino Superwash (Burnt Orange color) 1 skein (100g, 490 yards) for 9 repeats (I only had a few yards left over, so I suggest doing 8 repeats if you are not a tight knitter like me). Blue shawl is made with Valley Yarns Colrain Lace, using less than one cone in color Whipple Blue.
Yardage: 304 - 1,003 yards, depending on the number of repeats completed
Gauge: Mark your yarn 1 meter (stretched out). Within this 1 meter, you need to make 61 knit sts, otherwise please adjust your needle size accordingly.
Note : exact gauge is not essential for a shawl - it just needs to be close enough to make sure you won’t run out of yarn. If you are able to knit fewer stitches than those listed above, you will need more yarn to complete the shawl.
Finished Size (9 repeats): 55" wide by 26.5" deep
Needle: 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle, 32" or longer.
Notions: stitch markers (optional)


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Austrian bank Bawag settled Securities and Exchange Commission charges it helped Refco Group Ltd. hide hundreds of millions of dollars in debt owed to the company by its CEO, the SEC said Monday. The bank won't be prosecuted but will forfeit $337.5 million to victims of fraud carried out by Refco. Bawag will also pay an extra $337.5 million to settle the agreement with prosecutors. Bawag is an abbreviation for Bank fur Arbeit und Wirtshaft und Osterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft.
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Rita Ora Biography
Monday 25 October 2010
Greatness comes from a solid sense of self. As an artist, it takes knowing who you are and exactly what you want to say. Roc Nation’s newest signee, 19 year-old Rita Ora, has no qualms with telling the world who she is. Unlike over-the-top pop stars who rely on gimmicks to express themselves, Rita’s individuality is effortless. And thanks to her tremendous vocal ability and fresh take on love and life, the British based singer is entirely unique.
“To be different you have to sound different,” says Rita. “My musical style is very free. I love pop music but I do it with an edge. I want to bring that whole British style to America, I think we take different chances musically.” Born in a small city called Pristina in Kosavo, Rita Ora’s parents moved to London to escape their war-riddled homeland when she was just two months old. They settled in West London’s subsided housing estates where Rita and her two siblings shared a small flat with their parents. When she was six, Rita started singing in a choir and because she had such a strong voice at such a young age, her choir director recommended Rita enroll in London’s top performing arts school, Sylvia Young Theatre School.
There she studied singing, songwriting, dance and drama while performing in and out of school. When she was 14, Rita was approached by a producer after singing at an open mic. “I was performing at a fun fair in the park and there was a producer there with his kids.
He saw me and he said come by my studio,” says Rita about renowned pop producer Martin Terefe. “I didn’t really take him seriously and then he gave me a card and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s got a card!’ So I went to the studio with my mum after school and I sang for him and he signed me to a two year production deal.” Terefe, who has produced big time rock acts like Jason Mraz, Train and Cat Stevens served as Rita’s first major musical mentor. “It was a great opportunity and I am really grateful because I got introduced to so many people and my name got around, but I didn’t want to come out as someone who didn’t know what they wanted to be.” Rita decided to search of a different musical fit.
Not long after, she was approached by Briony Turner, an A&R from A&M Records at a Lykke Li concert in London. Turner recognized Rita from Terefe’s studio. “She was like, ‘What are you doing with yourself?’ and I said I was about to get my degree and she goes, ‘Come see me tomorrow,” remembers Rita. “I had lunch with her the next day and I brought my laptop to play her some stuff and she was like, ‘You know who would be great for you? [Roc Nation President] Jay Brown.’ I didn’t know he had anything to do with JAY-Z at the time. She made the phone call and I sent some stuff to him.”
In December of 2008, five days after sending her music to Brown, 17 year-old Rita arrived in New York City to meet with Roc Nation executives. Three days later she secured a spot on the progressive new label. Rita was immediately blown away by her new label’s potential to create music so exactly tailored to her artistic vision.
“They played me a whole bunch of beats and demos and they all sounded amazing to me,” says Rita. “I was like you have all this stuff and no one is using it? I said to myself just as long as they get me as a person, I’m good.” Now that she has an incredible team behind her, Rita has had the chance to create her debut album which is both stylistically diverse and emotionally engaging by mixing her wide ranging mix of musical inspirations such as Sade, Amy Winehouse, MGMT, and Beyonce.
Rita’s voice envelops her LP’s tracks with a rich and sultry tone that evokes a timeless quality way beyond her 19 years. “I don’t think my album should be all one genre,” says Rita. “Every track should be whatever I listen to ‘cause that’s who I am. I see it as free pop. Music is all one thing, its just different expressions.” Luckily for Rita she has been able to express exactly what is in her heart and mind and has been blessed to work with a team who supports her every artistic urge.
“I’m just an outspoken British girl, I don’t really know how the American music industry works. It’s a privilege to learn from the legends.” Rita’s debut is sure to impact both the American charts as well as those overseas. “I love every single track because every song has a different side of me or a different meaning,” she says.
“I don’t think I need to go any further to make myself different, if you are, you’re different no matter what. I’m really up for independence and individuality. I’m just a free spirit. I think you’re going to see that when I come out.”


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It is a known fact that Aadi is currently ready with his latest film ‘Garam’ in the direction of Madan. Latest update reveals that for the first time in Aadi’s career, his film will open to the overseas audience especially in the US.
This is indeed a proud moment for Aadi who is going through a lean patch off late. Adah Sharma is the heroine and the film is produced by Aadi’s father Saikumar. After the completion of Garam, Aadi will be seen in director Veerabhadram’s Chuttalabbayi.
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