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We choose food based on our tastes. So, whether it’s the spicy flavor of a sushi roll, the sweetness of a donut’s glaze, or the crunchiness of grilled chicken, enjoying good food can lift your spirits.
Food is much more than it seems on the surface. It is inventive, inspiring, colorful, social, and delicious. However, the greater appreciation for food comes with understanding the different techniques of preparing food. And this comes with choosing the perfect appliance for your cooking style.
The proper stove does not just complete your kitchen. It also opens your imagination in the world of cooking. But most people still find it difficult to nail down the perfect stove, especially when it comes to the French top vs. the griddle.
Today’s post will go deep into these two cooking appliances, tackling what they are, their differences, and how to use each of them.
Without further ado, here’s a quick comparison between the French top vs griddle.
|Material||Steel or cast iron||Iron or steel metal|
|Size||Typically, 24 x 24 inches||Different sizes|
|Cooking Technique||Boiling, simmering, sauteing, etc.||Toasting, frying, searing|
|Portability||No||Depending on size|
What is a French Top?
French tops come with rings with varying degrees of heat. Heat is highest in the centermost rings and least intense in the outer rings. The top’s center usually has an 8–9-inch removable ring, which, when removed, would enlarge the central opening.
When all the plates are in place, you have a flat surface to move pots and pans around.
French tops are excellent for cooking different types of meals at the same time. For example, the center ring is ideal for high-temperature cooking like searing, while the ring next to the center ring is ideal for simmering food. The edges have low heat and are suitable for things like melting chocolate, butter, or sauces.
Because of its flat, smooth surface, you can place pots and pans of different sizes, unlike conventional stoves with burners. As a result, you can have a pot and frying pan side by side with no problem. You can also remove the center ring if you want to use open flames for, say, Italian stir fry in a wok.
Benefits of French Tops
Keep Food Warm
Because of the varying temperatures, you can place cooked food on the outer rings to keep it warm without drying out the food. You can also develop flavor without evaporating the liquids.
French tops save time for those who prepare multiple pot meals frequently. Even better is the fact that they can hold randomly shaped pans. So, say you have a couple of big pots, you can still slip in a small one in between them without worrying that it’s going to draw away heat from the center pots.
Chefs are master jugglers when it comes to moving pots around at superfast speeds. You have no worries about uneven surfaces like a gas stove on French tops. And hey, spilling food is a no-no on French tops.
The indirect heat is gentle on food, so it’s better to hold sauces and food that needs to cook for long periods. It’s also great with cream soups, rice, and other food that scorches easily. This is because you don’t have a blazing flame
Different Cooking Styles
The graduated heat allows you to simmer, saute, and warm your food at the same time. You won’t be fiddling with knobs like you would with burners. Instead, all you do is slide pots around to find the perfect spot for cooking.
What are French Tops Used for?
Large and Elaborate Meals
This type of cooktop is best for meals that require long simmering or preparing food for a large group of people. You can deal with delicate sauces in the less heated areas, warm dairy products on the outer rings without burning them, and simmer or sauté entrée and side dishes in the medium and hot regions.
The dry heat on a French cooktop is an excellent option for sauteing vegetables and meats with a hot pan and butter. It allows food to get a unique brown surface which gives it unique flavors and aromas.
In this cooking technique, you can start soups in the central ring then move it to the middle rings for simmering in the second cooking stage. Its gentle heat will cook food at a temperature below the boiling point.
Disadvantages of French Tops
Different Approach to Cooking
French tops bring restaurant-style features to the home kitchen. Because of the broad range of temperatures and only one knob, you have to find the appropriate heat level rather than setting it. It’s an approach that needs adjustment.
You can’t cook directly on the top
Unlike Teppanyaki grills, where chefs cook directly on the top, you cannot do the same on a French cooktop.
Difficult to Clean
Over time, a French cooktop develops stains from cookware and spills. It isn’t easy to clean, so most people place a decorative metal cover on the cooktop when it’s not in use.
It takes a long time to heat up and cool down
Typically, you have to wait for 15-30 minutes for a French top to come to temperature. It also takes hours to cool down. That’s why it’s not ideal for quick meals or boiling water.
Gas is the only heat source for French tops. Unfortunately, you cannot find an electric French top, so it cannot be used in an electric-based kitchen.
French tops are pro kitchen equipment. They range in price from $10,000 and upwards of $50,000.
Creates Extremely High Temperatures
A French top creates lots of heat that will leave you sweating. This is especially so in a warm climate. Therefore, it needs proper venting to draw out the excess heat.
French Top Tips
Use large, heavy-bottomed pots. Large so that heat does not just bypass the pots but stays within the pot. And heavy to prevent food from scorching easily at the centermost ring.
Also, remember to handle them with caution since cast-iron plates can take an hour or so before cooling off.
Before Buying a French Top
Look for a retailer that offers floor models connected to a gas line where you can do a test drive. Do more than turning the burners on. Fry and egg or melt a chocolate bar and observe if it keeps its shiny gloss or it turns grey.
You can also look for showrooms that host pro techniques and chef demos. Again, it gives a hands-on experience, so you’ll know what to do when you get home.
Choose a Set-Up
Ranges come in four sizes, just like the Wolf or La Cornue French tops. That is. 30, 36, 48, and 60 inches. French tops start at 36 inches, and you can have both the grill and French top on a 60-inch model.
Cleaning a French Top
Cast-iron plates need cleanup pronto to avoid build-up. Use soapy water and avoid abrasives if the top has a ceramic coating. Towel-dry the plate and rub cooking oil to any exposed metal.
What is a Griddle?
A griddle is a large cast-iron or steel metal plate. It can be part of a cooktop/range or a standalone piece of cookware like a non-stick griddle that you heat over a burner. You will also find electric griddles that you plug in and rest on a counter, separate from a stovetop.
A griddle is also heated indirectly from underneath the surface.
Features and Types of Griddles
Griddles have a smooth, flat surface. Most are rectangular, which gives you more cooking space than a cast-iron skillet.
Mostly, stovetops with four burners usually have a griddle in the middle. But, like I said, there are different types of griddles.
Electric griddles are portable since you can use them anywhere in your kitchen and even outdoors for, say, camping.
Cast Iron Griddle
Such griddles are usually reversible with a grill and griddle surface. For example, you can sear food on the grill side with two cooking surfaces and cook pancakes and eggs on the other.
Also called a panini press, a contact griddle can cook food using both sides simultaneously—a small contact griddle designed for one or two sandwiches at the same time or any press-style food.
On the other hand, large contact griddles can fold flat to create two face-up cooking surfaces and can also cook press-style. In addition, they usually include reversible plates for both griddle and grill cooking. You’ll even find some with waffle plates for making waffles.
Cooking on a Griddle
Griddles are good because of their consistent heat across their flat surface.
Griddles are ideal for
- Frying bacon- The smooth rigid side on a griddle allows grease to run down the meat. That’s why a griddle is a better option over a frying pan for bacon.
- Grilling- from steaks to pork chops, vegetables, and even chicken, you can create perfect char marks thanks to the raised edges.
- Toast paninis and grilled ham
- Cook breakfast- It’s perhaps the best-known use for a griddle. A griddle works well for pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and many other breakfast items.
- Hot Sandwiches – Another excellent use for griddles is making burgers, grilled cheese, and many other hot sandwiches.
Benefits of a Griddle
A griddle does not have warm and hot parts. It benefits from even heat distribution that’s why it’s great for cooking items directly on the surface.
Electric griddles, in particular, have a few advantages over a griddle on the stovetop since it does not rely on the heat from the burners on a range. Instead, the cooking surface is heated evenly throughout.
You can control the temperature on a griddle. This feature makes it great for cooking foods that need an exact temperature. This way, you can set the temperature for that food to preserve its flavor. That’s why it’s perfect for eggs, vegetables, and meat.
Easy to Use
There’s no learning curve with a griddle. Unlike other cooking methods like a charcoal grill, they are typically effortless to use, where you need time to master creating a fire and controlling the temperature. In addition, griddles have a large surface area, so you can cook different items at the same time.
You also have more room for error since you can flip pancakes without them falling off.
It comes with a Drip Tray
Another great advantage of a griddle is the drip tray. It comes in handy to catch spillages like grease and extra juices. It reduces clean-up time, so you won’t be spending hours cleaning after the food is ready.
Cooks Almost Anything
A griddle is a versatile piece of equipment. You can cook just about every fast-cooking food. Breakfast and lunch items that don’t need lots of time to cook are the most ideal for cooking on a griddle.
Disadvantages of a Griddle
Food tends to stick on the surface
It’s best to apply a thin layer of vegetable oil with a paper towel to prevent food from sticking. Otherwise, it’s not going to be easy to remove all that stick-on food.
Are a bit pricey
Griddles range in price but tend to be costly the more features you have. Commercial griddles are the most expensive.
It takes long to heat up
You need to wait a few minutes for a stovetop griddle to come to the ideal cooking temperature. Therefore, it’s not the best for cooking one-person meals.
Apart from using cooking oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent food from sticking to the griddle, you can also create different zones on your stovetop griddle. That is, use the different burner strengths to create hot temperature zones and cool zones.
If your griddle sits over a grill, separate the hot area from the warmer zone. It will allow you to cook at precise temperatures while keeping your food warm while other items are cooking.
Caring for a Griddle and Cleaning
To extend the life of a griddle, it’s best to clean it after every use. When you finish cooking, scrape off the food residue and any food cooked in the griddle. Then, use a damp rag to wipe and clean any remaining food.
Always wear protective gloves because the grill will still be very hot. And finally, before storage, dab a little cooking oil and wipe the excess off with a rag or paper towel. Your griddle will be ready for the next time you use it.
French Top Vs. Griddle – What is the Difference?
The material determines what you can cook on them.
A griddle is used as a plate to cook food directly on it, like eggs and bacon. You can sauté, fry, and grill directly on a griddle.
You can’t cook directly on a French top. You need to use a wok, a saucepan, or any pot for simmering, boiling, sauteing food, etc.
The main advantage of a French top over a griddle is that you can start cooking on high and then transfer the food to the cool area to finish off.
Wolf French Top vs. Griddle
Wolf range is available in three series. All gas, induction, and dual fuel. There are affordable and premium options with BTUs as high as 18,000 BTUs in the premium models. You can have a Wolf range configured with a griddle or French top.
There are a variety of sizes 30, 36, 48, and 60 inches. Unlike most ranges, you will get flame recognition, stainless steel bezels, and an infrared broiler on your cooktop. This brand also touts itself for having the Star-K Kosher certification and exterior trim.
Other personalization options include red or black knobs, natural gas or propane, brass bezels, and even hidden touch control panels.
A pinnacle of cooktops, Wolf, is the leader in high-end kitchen appliances.
French Tops vs. Open Flames
Open flame comes in the form of burners. A French top allows you to cook with several pots simultaneously while you have to dedicate which pot will go to the open flame. Also, for some people, handles of pots on French tops do not get as hot as when the handles have a flame blasting over them.
Since both the French cooktop and griddle are heated from underneath, the flame cannot be seen. This feature makes it difficult to know whether the top is on or not. In addition, it can pose a danger to kids and pets around the house.
French Top vs Griddle -Which one should you choose?
Here are a few things to consider before opting for a griddle or a French top.
Type of Cooking Style
If you like meals with liquids like soups and stews, you should choose a French cooktop. This is because it allows you to cook together lots of ingredients for a considerable amount of time. But if you prefer grilling food and rarely use stir recipes, a griddle is the best option for you.
Number of People
If you need to cook for many people, a French stove is the best option. But if you have only a few people, you can nail meals easily on a griddle.
Griddles are ideal for fast cooking like toasting and flash frying, while a French cooktop is best for simmering, boiling, and melting delicate items.
What is a French top surface?
Is a French top useful?
You can cook multiple pots at different temperatures, making it ideal for foods that scorch easily or soups that need to cook for a long time.
Can you use a French top and griddle interchangeably?
Choosing between a French top and a griddle can be daunting. They are similar in many ways but with distinct features that set them apart. The easiest way to distinguish them is by the tasks you will use them for, the size, and the material.
I hope the above discussion will give you an easy time choosing between French top vs griddle.

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There has been a lot of controversy concerning the 2020 US Presidential election results. Republicans are alleging fraud at the polls. Democrats have responded: We won, get over it. To many people, the dispute is no different than when Hillary Clinton complained ad nauseum about Trump stealing the election from her. She was not the first to react negatively to losing an election and I doubt she would be the last. However, this time the scenario has not faded out as per usual. Instead, its picking up steam.
“The Big Lie” is the narrative that the election was stolen from Donald Trump due to cheating from the Democrats and their supporters. President Biden denounced the big lie in a speech today by calling it… “a big lie.” Here is a quote from The Post Millennial.
“Election officials, the entire electoral system, withstood unrelenting political attacks, physical threats, intimidation and pressure. They did so with unyielding courage and faith in our democracy,” he said. Biden said that the 2020 election “was the most scrutinized” in American history.
There were numerous recounts, audits, and court cases, and the Democrats claimed victory. Yet the Biden administration believes there are issues that need fixing with the electoral process from a federal level.
He said that “no election has ever been held under such scrutiny and to such high standards.” Even so, somehow his administration feels that something is broken with an electoral process that met every challenge and propelled him and his party to victory.
“The big lie,” he said, using a term that has become synonymous with the belief by former President Donald Trump and others that there were instances of electoral fraud in the 2020 election within the battleground states, “is just that a big lie.”
Of course, this is direct opposition to what he said when on the campaign trail. At that time he bragged about having “the most extensive and inclusive VOTER FRAUD organization in history.”
Very soon, it seems, we will know which Biden quote holds true. More and more news reports are surfacing concerning Republican efforts to safeguard election integrity and the Democrat efforts to circumvent it, specifically by blocking voter ID laws. Something Americans wholeheartedly support and desire. Take for example what just happened in Texas. This quote is from The Daily Signal.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Democrats who fled the state to avoid voting on an election reform bill will be arrested upon their return.
Democratic members of the state House of Representatives left Texas to avoid being called to vote Monday on the election legislation. Under state law, two-thirds of House members are required for a quorum that allows votes.
“Once they step back into the state, they will be arrested and brought back to the Capitol and we will be conducting business,” Abbott said of the Democrats in an interview Monday night with Fox News Channel host Laura Ingraham.
Texas House rules say that the House sergeant-at-arms, or someone designated by that officer, may arrest absent lawmakers and return them to the House floor. That applies only inside Texas, which is why the Democrats left the state.
Further down in the article it reads…
“With this political stunt, Texas Democrats turned their backs on the majority of Texans who support commonsense election integrity efforts like voter ID requirements and protections against ballot harvesting,” Anderson [Heritage Action Executive Director Jessica Anderson] continued.
The episode reeks of political theater. The Democrats fleeing the state only delays the inevitable. Governor Abbot called a special session and that runs out in 30 days. Afterwards, he can call another special session and another session and so on and so on. To quote the same article once more.
“We have special sessions that last 30 days,” Abbott said on the Ingraham show. “And the governor calls them, and I will continue calling special session after special session because over time it is going to continue until they step up to vote.”
Why such an extreme stance against the voter ID laws that Americans want? Republicans contend its because Democrats want to cheat their way into office. And while some Democrats admit that there were a few hiccups in the process, it was highly unlikely that there was enough fraud to overturn a Presidential election. Increasingly, evidence to the contrary keeps surfacing. Here are a few quotes that I think are indicative of a furious storm on the horizon that might tear my country apart.
This one from Conservative Brief…
Steve Bannon, the man who served as Donald Trump’s chief strategist, says that a bombshell is on the way that will rock the 2020 Arizona election. On his podcast, “The War Room,” Bannon said that Republican Arizona Senate Leader Karen Fann has a game changer in store. He said that she will send a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that will show evidence that there were inaccuracies in the 2020 Arizona election.
This from Gateway Pundit…
Petitioners in a lawsuit organized by VoterGA to inspect Fulton County ballots have added stunning claims in their amended complaint and provided new evidence from public records that show Fulton County’s hand count audit of the November 3 rd 2020 election was riddled with massive errors and provable fraud.
Another one from Conservative Brief…
Pennsylvania Republican State Sen Doug Mastriano announced that he will launch a “forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and 2021 Primary.”
The Senator is quoted in the article as saying…
A forensic investigation of our election results and processes for the 2020 General Election and the 2021 Primary will go a long way to restore trust in our system. Voting is the fundamental right of all citizens. We should continually look for ways to improve the voting process to ensure every voice is heard.
Today, as Chair of the Intergovernmental Operations Committee, I issued letters to several counties requesting information and materials needed to conduct a forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and the 2021 Primary.
We have asked these counties to respond by July 31st with a plan to comply. The counties represent different geographical regions of Pennsylvania and differing political makeups. Some are Republican while others are Democrat, which means that this will be a balanced investigation.
The speculation on Twitter is that President Biden is in a panic and was in PA today in order to fight the audit. President Trump made mention of this, just prior to President Biden’s arrival in PA.
When President Biden arrived in PA, his speech on protecting voter rights included the following quote. This from CNN.
It was the most forcefully Biden has inveighed against Trump since taking office. At one point, accusing Republicans of shirking truth and responsibility for upholding the Constitution, he bellowed: “Have you no shame?”
One of the fieriest speeches of Biden’s presidency to date, Biden’s remarks reflected the fury he and fellow Democrats have cultivated as Republicans follow Trump’s lead in denying the election results. He predicted it is likely Republicans will use a similar strategy in the 2022 midterms, saying “we have to prepare now.”
He called efforts to call the election in question “dark” and “sinister” on Tuesday, saying they reflected “human nature at its worst.”
All of these events make me ponder…
If the election was fair and no cheating happened then, why the resistance to an audit?
If the election was fair and no cheating happened then, why is it dark and sinister to even question the possibility of malfeasance?
If elections are fair and no cheating happens then, why the concerted effort to block voter ID laws in future elections? (Especially when Americans want voter ID laws!!!)
I would think that Democrats would want the audits and fact finding to proceed so that there can be no doubt and ultimately, have something to troll Republicans with.
Could it be that proven fraud in any state is a thread that could unravel their political standing and that is simply unacceptable? Could it be that maintaining power is more more important than insuring the sanctity of our election process?
Methinks the Democrat leaders protest too much and I have to agree with President Trump’s statement regarding President Biden’s trip to PA.
Let the Forensic Audit go, Joe. Don’t fight it. Show them how honest it was.


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Here is the new single “Tattoo” which is fourth on the Apollo collection next track after ‘Eli’ (track 3).

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NASA completes ‘cold-shock’ milestone for SLS engine testing
Engineers working at NASA’s Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Mississippi have successfully completed a cold-shock test on structural piping for the facility’s newly renovated A-1 Test Stand on May 1. This is a critical project milestone leading up to scheduled testing of the RS-25 rocket engine that is planned for use on NASA’s new heavy-lift booster – the Space Launch System (SLS).
“This is a very exciting time at NASA,” said Gary Benton, RS-25 rocket engine test project manager, in a statement released by NASA. “We are moving closer and closer to making unprecedented space exploration missions a reality.”
The liquid fuels that power this engine will be pumped through a complex system of pipes at extremely cold temperatures. The RS-25 engine generates thrust by combining liquid oxygen around -300 degrees Fahrenheit, with liquid hydrogen colder than -400 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA engineers “cold-shock” tested the piping system by monitoring the effects of liquid nitrogen flowing through the piping at -320 degrees Fahrenheit.
“We’re pleased with how the “cold shock” tests of the modified Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX) piping systems at Stennis turned out. All of this is leading toward the testing of the RS-25. To that end, the AR test article team has been steadily finalizing drawings, specifications, and planning documents that will be used to install, checkout, test and process the engine for the first test scheduled in July,” said Jack Fabre, RS-25 Test Article Integration at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
The piping system must be built to handle extreme cold and hot temperatures that shift as much as 500 degrees during final “hotfire” testing. To allow for this change, the piping is designed to move as it expands and contracts, with data being evaluated along the way to ensure project safety while looking for any needed adjustments.
Modifications to this testing facility have been ongoing since last fall, which involved the installation of new equipment and components to prepare for the RS-25 engine. The first RS-25 engine to be tested at the A-1 Test Stand is scheduled for delivery by early summer.
“A test like this may sound benign since no flammable propellant is used, but it is very significant to make sure we have the proper piping design and setup for engine testing,” said Jeff Henderson, A-1 Test Stand director, in a statement released by NASA.
Along with the cold-shock testing came calibrations on a new thrust measurement system (TMS), which will be used to obtain accurate engine thrust information, and performing checks on the liquid oxygen tank and vent system. More components for the TMS still need to be installed before testing can begin on the soon-to-be-delivered and installed RS-25 engine.
The RS-25 engine comes with an integrated computer known as the Main Engine Controller (MEC), which regulates the functions of the combustion system and monitors its performance. Not only does this control the valves that flow the liquid propellant, but also keeps track of vital systems during the startup ignition, firing, and shutdown sequences. Engineers at Stennis will collect data during all of these key phases, and ensure not only system power but also reliability.
Reliability is a big part of the RS-25 engine’s past, with its long use as the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) starting with the very first space shuttle flight STS-1 on April 12, 1981. Several upgrades were made to improve efficiency during its 30 years with the Space Shuttle program, with former manufacture Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne reporting a 99.95 percent reliability rate. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne merged with Aerojet last year to form Aerojet Rocketdyne based in Sacramento, California, a new company leading the future development of RS-25 engines along with other engine products.
The eventual goal of the RS-25 rocket engine will be to power the core stage of NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift booster. SLS is the primary launch vehicle that makes up the new exploration mission for NASA, with planned missions beyond low-Earth Orbit (LEO) that include studying a captured near-Earth asteroid (which will be towed into lunar orbit) and eventually, one day, landing on and exploring the planet Mars.
The first launch of SLS is planned for late 2017, so long as testing and development phases continue to run as planned. This will be an unmanned flight. In 2021, NASA plans a crewed flight of the massive rocket. In the intervening years NASA will test out and validate a number of systems relating to the rocket.
Video courtesy of NASA
An ambitious college student working out of Orlando, Florida with an overall focus towards a career in broadcast journalism. James first reported at NASA's Kennedy Space Center back in May of 2012, after covering a wide array of topics from news, politics, arts and entertainment in Central Florida. He has a strong love for science and technology and also believes that a good reporter never misses an opportunity. His journalism coverage at KSC includes the first commercial resupply launch to the ISS, arrival of the Orion spacecraft, and the retirement of and new exhibit for the space shuttle Atlantis. His main interests are investigative reporting, producing videos, photography, writing and discovering the truth.


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What's happened to Sarah Jessica Parker? Star is unrecognisable on startling magazine cover after too much airbrushing
Thanks to her Sex and the City days, people the world over recognise Sarah Jessica Parker.
But that wasn’t quite the case for the actress on her latest magazine cover for Harper’s Bazaar China.
The star appears to have been airbrushed within an inch of her life, leaving her looking like an entirely different person.
Who's that girl?: Sarah Jessica Parker is unrecognisable on the cover of Harper's Bazaar China's March issue
The resulting image is rather startling as Sarah Jessica’s piercing blue eyes stare intensely into the camera.
With her dark blonde tresses blown into big and bouncy curls, the 47-year-old poses in a colourful pretty printed dress which features a black lace top and matching bra underneath.
Sarah Jessica accessorises with ornate drop earrings and a delicate ring, but all eyes are on the star’s fierce-looking face.
Bundled up: The actress was wrapped up warm as she hailed a cab while her twin daughters stood close by in New York on Wednesday
Fortunately she looked a lot more normal when she was spotted in New York on Wednesday.
Sarah Jessica was seen stepping into the road to hail a cab while a minder held hands with her twin daughters Marion and Tabitha.
The actress was dressed in a striped brown furry coat along with grey skinny jeans tucked into slouchy beige leather boots, as well as a grey knitted hat and large sunglasses.
Off we go: The Sex and the City star then helped three-year-old Marion and Tabitha into the taxi
Meanwhile her three-year-old daughters were dressed in warm hooded plaid parkas, patterned skirts and pink leggings tucked into brown sheepskin boots.
As always the girls looked adorable in their matching outfits, and each sweetly stood on the pavement clutching dolls while they waited for their taxi.
Sarah Jessica seemed cheerful despite the fact that she has just been voted the second unsexiest actress by MenKind, following after Kristen Stewart.
Cruel: Sarah Jessica, pictured on Tuesday, has just come second in a poll of the unsexiest actresses, after Kristen Stewart
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We made pear gorgonzola cheese pizza with some of the 'leftovers'. Yes, it was yum.
I think the digital camera may be on it's last leg and my box o art supplies probably won't come in the mail until the end of next week? Luckily, I have a couple of clean blank canvases I can use in the mean time...
"The broken family"
Acrylic on canvas

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If you’ve never done an author visit at a school or library, it can seem a bit scary. Being prepared helps boost your confidence.
Remember the old cartoon Felix the Cat? Whenever he got in a fix, he’d reach right into his bag of tricks!
A bag of tricks is good for authors to have on hand for public speaking, no matter what age you’re addressing.
In the last two posts, we covered tips for reading aloud and props for school visits. Basically, props are part of your bag of tricks, whether large or small. You can use them as an ice breaker or throughout your presentation.
When you schedule a visit, be sure to ask how much time you’ll have and what ages you’re dealing with. If you’re going to talk about writing in addition to reading excerpts of your book and sharing a little about your personal journey, ask if there’s a certain topic they want you to cover, such as plot, figurative language, the importance of reading, etc. That will help you prepare ahead of time. Usually I’m free to discuss whatever I want, though.
So, what should you talk about?
- Introduce yourself. Explain what genres you write and what ages your write for. If you use the word “genre,” ask the kids if they know what it means.
- Share a little about your writing journey.
- If you did a lot of research, explain how you researched your book.
- Engage your audience by asking questions. (Before I read my short story “Cyclops Clyde,” I ask if anyone has had their computer do weird things. There’s always a show of hands. Then I explain how my computer does so many strange things, I think it’s haunted, so one day I wrote about a monster that lives in it. After I read it (with tons of animation and drama), I tell them they can write their own computer-monster story.
- Have backup material in case you’re there longer than planned. If your book is about animals, have a list of interesting and amazing animal facts. If you wrote a historical piece, have extra trivia about that time period handy to share. You can ask the kids if they think they would have liked to live back then. If you write sci-fi, you can come up with all kinds of cool questions to engage your audience.
- Promote literacy. Encourage reading and writing. I always tell them, “If you want to become a writer, you need to read as much as possible.” Stress how important it is to practice to become a better reader and writer. “Athletes work out for hours every day to perfect their skills. Writers must do the same, and reading is part of writing.”
- Teachers love it when you talk about how important it is to revise. Jaws drop when I tell the kids some of my books were revised 50 times.
- Toward the end of the session, allow time for questions.
For more great tips, check out Heather Kelly’s June 1st post. It’s all about author Jackie Davies and the wonderful presentation she does at readings. She uses props, reads short, entertaining excerpts, and interacts with the kids. You can also view her two very cool book trailers.
My co-authors (Kathy Sant & Maria Toth) and I put out the word to family members and friends that if they know any teachers or librarians who wanted us to do an author visit, to let us know. We provided business cards and/or a flyer with our bios and website. Unfortunately, the schools are short on money and most can’t afford to pay authors right now, but they usually allow us to sell books (we don’t do high-pressure sales), and we let the kids and teachers know who the school contact is for orders and also what bookstores carry our books.
Once you start doing visits, word of mouth is your best advertising, and you’ll start receiving invitations not only for school visits, but all kinds of community events. The first week in March, most schools hold a Read Across America celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, so that’s your best time to set up an author visit because the schools are looking for guest readers to visit each classroom. No, you don’t have to read a Dr. Seuss book. My co-authors and I prefer 4th through 6th grade classrooms, and we read excerpts from our scary stories.
If you have a Cat in the Hat hat, wear it for Dr. Seuss week!
It’s your call as to how much time and energy you want to invest in author visits. I’m more likely to return to the places where I felt appreciated and received a warm welcome. I average about one author visit per month so that’s quite doable for me.
Here’s one of my favorite incidents during an author visit. I had lots of props set out for visual aids. A class of 4th graders were dying to see me put the werewolf mask on. “Are you sure it won’t be too scary for you?” I asked.
“Noooooo,” they all chimed in.
“Okay, as long as you won’t get scared.” I just held it up to my face and asked them if they could see my eyes through it. Yes, they sure could. I kept the mask in front of my face and asked, “Well, do you guys want to see something REALLY scary?”
“Are you sure? It’s REALLY, REALLY scary.”
They got antsy with anticipation and assured me they could handle it.
“Okay, then . . . get ready. . .” I whipped the mask away from my face, raised my arms and hollered “RRRRAH!” while barely jumping in my seat.
It startled them silly, and they loved it. Their reactions were priceless. So, I pulled that trick on some of the other classes and got the same great responses. Even the teachers cracked up.
You learn something new each time. I’m looking forward to many more adventures doing author visits.
Some of you might have other ways to connect with schools. If you do author visits, how do you go about booking them?

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This park was established in 1992.
This park is within the traditional territory of First Nations people.
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On shore, watch for Columbia black-tailed deer, mink, black bear and wolves.

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I'm sure you know the feeling when a certain project pops in your head and you have to make it asap, right? Well, that's how my yesterday started. Our dining table NEEDED a new table runner that was modern, fresh looking and matching all the pillows and quilts in the family room.
I had no pattern or any specific idea (not a good way to start a project, at least not for me). I picked out four different fabrics from my stash, 3 solids (kona coal, gray, and cactus) and one large poppy print. I really like log cabin blocks so I decided to make 4 big blocks and join them with sashing in one of the solids I was using, deciding to go with kona coal at the end.
I liked how it all looked together and then it all went downhill. I decided to baste it the same way as I would a quilt and do some straight line quilting. And, I hated it!!! It was too thick, bulky, not modern or fresh looking at all. So out came my seam ripper and I "unquilted" the whole thing, ripped out the batting, and started all over.
For my second try I did not use any batting at all, and did two straight lines of hand quilting on both sides. Sorry, quilting is hard to see on this picture, it's running along the gray fabric.
I used kona cactus for the binding and I think it just brings that last pop that I needed.
I like how it looks on the table, but I'm still thinking I might turn it into a wall hanging or even something else? I should probably stop obsessing about it, it's just a tablecloth, after all.
Have a great weekend, and as usual, if you have any comments, I'd love to hear from you.


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Yet More Negative Effects Associated With Smoking
There’s quite a bit we know about smoking. Its effects are wide ranging and it damages organs in virtually every part of the body. Beyond being a primary cause of various cancers, causing COPD and sapping oxygen from the blood, smoking also has a profound effect on the brain. And while we have known smoking’s effect on the brain for a while, few studies have accurately measured what happens after one quits.
Let’s start with the latest research, from the journal Molecular Psychiatry, into smoking and how it affects the anatomy of the brain. Simply put, the damage is tremendous. Smoking can cause acceleration in the natural aging process of the brain. As we age, thinning of the brain’s cortex is rather normal. This is why we begin to forget and we’re not quite as “sharp” as we were in our twenties or thirties. For those who smoke however, this process can accelerate, manifesting in more severe cognitive impairment earlier in life. Essentially, certain parts of the brain begin to atrophy and the ultimate result can be dementia and Alzheimer’s among other conditions.
And recovery? We do know that after one quits smoking, many of the ill effects begin to reverse. To what degree our brains can recover is still of great interest. According to this study, it took the average participant 25 years (after quitting) to regain the cortical thickness lost due to cigarettes. This determination was made based on the observation that it takes about .9 years to reverse the effects of 1 pack year (one pack per day for 1 year). Heavier ex-smokers showed improvement but ultimately may never recover fully.
This study illustrates that 1) it is never to late to quit smoking and 2) the amount we smoke is directly correlated to the degree of damage we cause our own brains. This is important to note because most smokers do not quit on the first or even fifth try. However, every time we try, we’re doing ourselves a favor.

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Allen and Unwin.
This is an intriguing book written in a freewheeling style I’ve not encountered before probably because it has been specifically written for a generation of readers much younger than me.
It is a love story, with a slow, balanced build up to a compassionate exchange between an older man and a young woman, both relatively unused to subtle indications as to how either should proceed while needing to keep their love affair secret.
They work together as they don’t want their relationship to become office gossip. In order to achieve this subterfuge, they do the “modern” thing and text each other constantly with clever quips to keep in touch while at work, hence the title “green dot” which lights up their computer screens when they are texting each other.
He’s the boss of one section, she’s a new worker in an adjoining division. She’s a free spirit seeking to live a bohemian untethered existence with her friends, experiencing hangovers each weekend from heavy nights out, in order she tells herself, to let go of the dreary office work and routine she has forced herself to embrace.
He is a married man with a serious career as a journalist and a wife he’s been faithful to for 20 years. The girl uses sex to relieve her boredom with different young men when she is not with him; he takes their coupling seriously and is determined not to hurt his wife by being careless.
They make a point of not prying into each other’s lives as they build trust and enjoy regular trysts in small hotel rooms that cater for amorous discreet short bookings during afternoons or early evenings.
The characters are very much grounded in what’s happening in the moment and it is spelt out beautifully by the internal dialogue our heroine has with herself.
Well educated, but unsure of what to do with herself, she is reluctant to tether herself to meaningless work and yet she knows she deliberately sabotages these interviews with HR people who are seeking workers who show commitment and enthusiasm.
She has three degrees, lives with her divorced father and is aware that time is running out on her student life as it is well past the time for her to become independent and earn money to support herself.
Her relationship with this handsome, older man who is obviously going through a midlife crisis, though something he would refute, gives her feelings of being “alive” and having purpose, even though in the back of her mind her friends have warned her she will probably end up getting hurt.
Who cares, she thinks, Scarlett O’Hara style. Tomorrow is another day, for now life is full of excitement for both of them as they enjoy their illicit liaison.
All delusions disappear over time and she reluctantly realises that blind love is not the answer to her youthful dreams, nor is self- sacrifice without pride in one’s self-worth a price worth paying.
In my time it was called growing-up emotionally. It’s a universal experience most of us have to face and author Madeleine Gray explores this through her strong- willed heroine.
This is an easy book to read, it pulls the reader through its short chapters, it’s explicit in the way it tackles the different feelings experienced by its principal characters and there are lots of swear words most young people tend to use freely these days.
This is a first novel for Madeleine Gray and it is an impressive debut, moving as she does from writing arts criticism and non-fiction for a number of local publications.
The author lives in Sydney and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Manchester, researching contemporary women’s autobiographical Liberty theory.
In contrast to her studies, she has made her novel appear lightweight reading which takes skill. The characters are very recognisable, they delve into some tricky moral issues and the illicit love affair is cleverly paced, designed to leave you wanting to know what happens next.
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i decided that i am actually goin to copy and paste my aunts answers.... not because im lazy and dont feel like turning them into a story (ok, so maybe im a little lazy :-P) but because i kind of like how she was just so honest and whatnot. PLUS she says some things that i feel like she CAN say- because she did it. if i were to say those things id be a hater- and i dont want any confusion about who said what. any comments i make will be in italics.
INTERVIEW WITH MY AUNT DAWN aka DENA :)
What surgery did you choose & why that over the others?
I selected Gastroplasty surgery because in the late 90’s when I had my surgery it was the only one that was 100% reversible.
Did u try to do it on your own first?
I did attempt to “diet” on my own but never stuck with it and would get discouraged and binge eat; gaining the weight lost plus some back.
If so what did you try and what was your outcome?
I tried to count calories, counted carbs, counted every doggone thing LOL Weight watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutri System…honestly any and all diets available I have tried at one time or another (grapefruit & water, soup, etc…) and sadly I even used illegal drugs (meth) at one point (post-surgery) because I was so obsessed with losing weight.
350lbs and I am 5’6” tall with a medium frame.
I fluctuate between 160-175lbs now…but my “lowest” weight was in 2004/2005 when I got down to 100lbs (at 5’6” I assure you 100lbs is NOT a sexy or healthy weight for me).
Did u have any complications?
I lost weight so quickly that I had to have emergency gall bladder removal surgery, my hair thinned out drastically and I cannot digest meat or chicken or depending on what day any type of food and therefore most days since my surgery I have vomited at least once and that’s regardless of whether I overate or not. (i personally witness this all the time. whenever we go to a restraunt shes gagging by the time we get to the car regardless of what she ate) I have had to have costly (even with medical insurance) medical procedures many years later (2008’ish) because food sits in the “stapled” portion of my upper stomach and I had to have my stomach scoped, but mid-surgery they had to stop because the tube that was implanted when I had my GP surgery that all my food has to go through to reach my lower stomach and remaining digestive tract, was starting to tear and I was starting to have internal bleeding. The gastroenterologist couldn’t expand the tube (which literally is the size of my pinky and I have small hands, my ring finger is a size 4 ½-5 so you can imagine the tiny size of that tube if it’s the size of my pinky finger) to allow food to pass through easier because of the tearing so he had to stop and basically the bottom line is that my vomiting happens because the tube is too small to allow all food to make it through, so I vomit (DAILY) and that’s what gets the rotten disgusting “leftover” food that never makes it to digestion out of my body. I am sure if you interviewed my close family members you would learn other things as well, but to me these are the most important issues I have battled.
How fast did u lose the bulk of your weight?
I lost the 1st 100lbs rapidly, but the 2nd approximately 90-100lbs (or more depending on what year we’re discussing) over several years.
Easier and faster than “normal” weight loss methods (ie…eating right and exercising)
Daily vomiting, inability to eat without fear of throwing up which makes eating out complicated because I don’t like to put my face where people put their asses, especially in a public restroom!
Would u recommend it?
NO NO NO…Yes I was successful, but was advised by my physician that if you’re a heavy child, youth, & adult, etc…chances of you actually keeping the weight off is slim. And statistically people that have weight loss surgery regain their weight PLUS some within 5-10yrs. And I know personally people that have had more than one weight loss procedure (Gastroplasty to esophagus banding, etc…) and currently weigh upwards of 300+ pounds.
If you had one, would u allow your child to do it if she was like 16 and Doctors said its ok?
Would u encourage it if she was big later in life & decided to do it on her own?
What’s your diet like now?
I try to watch what I eat and although I eat a lot more junk food (chocolate, etc…) than I care to admit, I now workout to keep from becoming obese again and have been exercising religiously for almost a decade now.
What’s your workout routine like now?
As of this point in time I am still recovering from an injury (broken ankle) so my workout routine is a lot less intense than it was prior to being run down by the car in December 2012…but I walk 30-45min before work and try to go to the gym in the evening to do 1hr on the Cybex cross trainer and every other day do the weight circuit.
What was your diet & workout routine like prior to surgery?
I didn’t do crap…and anyone that’s morbidly obese (the correct medical term for someone over 100lbs over weight) that says they ate “right” or “exercised” is a damn liar (AMEN SISTER), because it’s impossible to be morbidly obese and eat right and workout regularly. I basically ate 24/7 (but hid the actual eating from my loved ones…meaning the putting of the food in my actual mouth, because lets be real…a 350lbs body isn’t hiding the fact that they eat like shit 24/7/365) and I laid around all the time because I was always tired and wanted naps.
Personally no regrets…but I do pay the price daily for taking the “easy” way out.
Would u do it over?
If my life was as it has been (no children) yes; but NEVER would I risk dying on the operating table for any reason if I had children. If you have children you have an obligation to THEM to eat right and exercise, not to undergo surgery simply because one wants to take the EASY way out. Yes…I had surgery and I am calling it the EASY way out…the way of the WEAK if you want to know how I really feel. And at one time I was the WEAK and the reason I got morbidly obese is because I always took the easy way out back then and sometimes still do -getting prescribed Phentermine to quickly lose 10-20lbs …back from 2003-2005 using and becoming addicted to meth and nearly dying from drug abuse (which was started only because I thought it would help me lose weight faster…and it did that and almost destroyed my life as well).
Was it Doctor recommended it or if it was your idea?
My Doctor (Stephen V Hamm in Plano, Texas…an amazing bariatric surgeon still to this day) did NOT want me to have the surgery. He counseled me against it and told me that I could lose it a better way (eat right, exercise, etc…) and that he didn’t like to nor did he at that time (unsure what he counsels today so I am speaking from my personal experiences only with him when I had my surgery May 4, 1998) want to perform such a procedure on a 20-something year old young woman. I was determined and eventually he did do the Gastroplasty procedure, but I also had to sign a waiver that basically stated that I had a 50/50 chance of dying on the surgery table (because as a morbidly obese person suffocation or other complications can arise that wouldn’t arise for a normal weight person undergoing a surgical procedure) and that if I died my family could never sue the Physician, hospital, etc…and I signed that document praying for the best outcome. I was lucky…I am sure there are families out there that are suffering the consequences of the not so lucky.
Anything else you’d like to share?
If you are contemplating a bariatric surgery do your due diligence…research the physician, the procedure, is it reversible (you would want it to be because you never know if you’re going to be that person that has complications), if you have children DO NOT DO IT…it’s simply not worth the risk. My niece Ashley is living proof that it can be done without bells and whistles and there is no excuse for not teaching your children as you learn to lead a healthier lifestyle. It’s selfish and simply too risky in my opinion to undergo surgery if you’re a mother or father THAT is your reason enough to be healthier. I have a ton of opinions and I read a huge amount of bariatric surgery patients postings and I am sorry but you truly have no real say so until you’ve maintained your weight over 5-10yrs because as I mentioned earlier STATISTICS prove that a vast majority of people having surgery are currently MORBIDLY OBESE…so anyone with less than 5-10yrs MAINTANENCE simply should not be advising people like they have a damn clue about weight loss, because WE TOOK THE EASY WAY OUT…P-E-R-I-O-D!!! I am a success story (according to my bariatric surgeon and my family physician because I have kept it off over 10yrs and I lost more than the GUARUNTEED 100lbs that surgery promises…yeah most patients fail to admit that 100lbs is the amount of weight bariatric surgery guarantees…per Dr. Stephen V. Hamm in my pre-surgery meeting with him, all he can promise is 100lbs and anything over that is my own hard work and MAINTAINING it is all on you guessed it…ME) but sadly there are more people out there that are NOT success stories.
although i seriously considered surgery at one point in my life, my aunt has always advised me against it. again, i am so glad i was not able to go through with surgery now, but at the time i was pissed and thinking about my aunts experience made it a lot easier to accept. i remember my aunt being BIG when i was a kid. but i also remember her looking sickly skinny and fitting into little girls clothes.... shes a perfect example that losing weight doesnt change your brain- she used meth to lose weight AFTER risking her life in the operating room! if youre unhappy and miserable now and you dont change your mindset- you will prob still be unhappy and miserable later.
although my aunt does consider it the easy way out, shes spot on in saying that its not an guaranteed fix. we know another woman who also had the surgery a few years back and is as big now as ever! it may be a little easier in some aspects, and the weight may come off faster, but you CAN still fail at this! weight loss surgery is NOT a guarantee to skinny, happy, or healthy.
i hope if youre considering WLS these past two posts have helped! If you decide to go through with surgery i wish you the best of luck! but if you decide to do it the old fashioned way, or need help staying on track and not gaining it all back Post Op- i am here for you!! firstname.lastname@example.org :-D

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Rihanna got a bloody knee during a tussle at a London club when a reveler allegedly threw a bottle in her direction.
The "Stay" singer was in town to debut her River Island collection during London Fashion Week. Her show, which featured RiRi-inspired designs from her costume designer, reportedly started 50 minutes late on Saturday, according to the Telegraph.
After the show, Rihanna hit the Box club in London to celebrate. As she was leaving with friends Cara Delevingne and Melissa Forde, a partygoer threw a bottle of a British energy drink at her, yelling something about RiRi getting back together with her controversial beau Chris Brown. The bottle missed, but she scratched her knee on a metal shop grate while dodging it, the Daily Mail reports.
Ah, the price of fame.
Her bodyguard reportedly went after the bottle-hurler and was more severely injured, according to London's Daily News.
The singer didn't acknowledge the incident on Twitter but had plenty to say about her feature in London's Sunday Times over the weekend. An essay by feminist writer Camille Paglia in the newspaper's weekly mag compared the 24-year-old singer to the beloved Princess Diana and explored their tricky relationships with photography and fame, specifically their "ravishingly seductive flirtation" with the press.
"Diana and Rihanna began as sensitive, wounded, but appealingly bubbly and good-natured provincial girls who slowly discovered their own photogenic virtuosity and began to conceptualise themselves as living sculpture for the lens," Paglia wrote. "Both developed a false intimacy with photographers and the public and began to cannibalise themselves in their futile search for security in love. Diana, rebuffed, eventually accepted her exile. But Rihanna, in the classic syndrome of the battered woman, still pities and hopes to change and save her abuser. ("I was more concerned about him," she told Oprah about her recovery from Brown's assault.) By her gallery of splendid stills, Rihanna thinks she can stop the tormenting flux of emotion, but her brilliant eye is helpless against the tyranny of the heart."
"The problem is that in this era of social media, Rihanna in her fury of tainted love has tools ready to hand that Diana never dreamt of. Instagram, for example, a photo-sharing app, allows Rihanna to send personal pictures to friend and foe in the blink of an eye, without the mediation of professional photographers. It is autobiography written by a volatile mix of impulse and mood. The borderline between private and public has been largely erased by Rihanna's generation, who prankishly 'sext' each other with little fear of the maelstrom of the web churning nearby, sucking everything in and permanently littering the sea floor with the embarrassing wreckage of past selves."
Rihanna, ever the exhibitionist, was excited about the magazine's comparison, even if it wasn't the most flattering.
"When your face is pic-stitched to Princess Diana's on the cover of The Sunday Times.... I mean... #extraordinaRIHbehavior," she captioned an Instagram photo of the magazine's cover.

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Apartment In Sa Rāpita
Av. Miramar No., Sa Rāpita, Balearic Islands, Spain
Description of Apartment In Sa RāpitaCaressed by the sea breeze and with spectacular views beyond the Island of Cabrera, this apartment on the first floor is within 100 metres from the cliff coast. This apartment has a beautiful sea view terrace as well as an extra terrace at the rear side. The Playa SA Rapita is only around 1 km away and further down is the well-known Playa of the ES Trenc with a kilometre-long sandy beach and crystal clear waters, a paradise for all water lovers! Diving school, boat rental, ship excursions, public shared swimming pool and tennis courts, as well as good fish restaurants are located nearby. A relatively less used coastal road passes in front of the house. It is an ideal place for large families who want to enjoy a beach holiday. The window in bedroom 2 (with an AC device for cooling only) opens to the inner passage. A bedroom has a bathroom en suite. At the back of the house, there is a spacious, open terrace and staircase that leads you to a small patio on the ground floor. There is a wood-fired oven for bread, pizza etc. and a practical, small bathroom with shower. The little ones can have fun in the terrace mounted pool (2 metres diameter / 0.60 metre depth).
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- 1 What can be used at your bear bait station?
- 2 What makes the best bear bait?
- 3 Do bears like molasses?
- 4 How do you make bear bait?
- 5 What’s the best black bear bait?
- 6 What scent attracts bears?
- 7 Why do bears stop hitting baits?
- 8 How do you attract black bears to hunt?
- 9 Will bacon grease attract bears?
- 10 How do you attract black bears without bait?
- 11 Is peanut butter good bear bait?
- 12 Do bears like coffee grounds?
- 13 Do bears like licorice?
What can be used at your bear bait station?
The only parts of fish or wildlife which can legally be used as bait are heads, bones, guts, skin, and the skinned carcasses of furbearers and fur animals. In GMUs 7 and 15, fish or fish parts are not allowed to be used as bait. This is because brown bears are often attracted to fish and other decaying meats.
What makes the best bear bait?
Once you’ve got the bears attention, it’s now time to feed them. Bears will eat just about anything. Depending on your budget, or if you get a hookup, your bait can vary. We have found that breads, donuts, dog food, and popcorn all seem to work great and can be fairly easy to get your hands on.
Do bears like molasses?
Yes they like it, but I would definately cut it with bread or somthing else. Basically pour some on the bait once you put it out.
How do you make bear bait?
Homemade is simple and fairly cheap. Water, sugar, and maple extract; done. Put the syrup on whatever you fill your barrel with and then splash it on surrounding trees and the ground so the bears track it around and away from your site.
What’s the best black bear bait?
Beaver carcasses will always be some of the best bear bait around, but the commercial-type bait seems to hold the bears better than just the fryer grease and oats. “Many like it because they can just order bait and be done with it.
What scent attracts bears?
Bears are attracted to anything that smells; it doesn’t even need to smell good. Garbage, compost piles, dirty diapers, pizza boxes, empty beverage cans…to a hungry black bear, it all smells like something good to eat. Bears are curious and always exploring.
Why do bears stop hitting baits?
The bears know where the baits are, and if they come to your bait and aren’t rewarded with food, you may lose them to another bait site and their skin will be on someone else’s wall. I will bait just frequently enough to make sure that there is always bait at the site when a bear comes. There is often a balance.
How do you attract black bears to hunt?
There are two objectives that you want your bait to achieve; you want it to attract bears and you want it to hold bears. When I bait to attract, I tie a beaver carcass, where legal, high on a tree trunk. The higher the better, as the scent will be carried further away. Beaver are greasy and smelly and bears love them.
Will bacon grease attract bears?
Getting bears to visit your bait site is the biggest hurdle of all. We deep fry a lot of fish at our house and the used vegetable oil smells pretty good to a bear, especially when mixed with bacon grease. I use about a gallon of it when I first set each bait.
How do you attract black bears without bait?
Whether it’s clovers, berries, or acorns, black bears tend to follow the food. In the fall, you’ll have more success following heavy acorn levels, while in the spring, you should look for dense clovers and skunk cabbages.
Is peanut butter good bear bait?
8) Bait with Sweets: Bears love sweets. Bears also love peanut butter, if you can get it, as well as jams and jellies. A friend uses a mixture of grain, brown sugar, and water, which he mixes in a barrel and allows to ferment a little.
Do bears like coffee grounds?
I don’t know if bears are fond of coffee itself, but if they have learned to associate the smell with other food (as campers often cook/prepare food along with coffee), they may well be attracted to it. And if you have open containers of food in a side car, yes, they will smell that.
Do bears like licorice?
Bears love sweets, but they can be selective. He has experimented with black licorice, made with aromatic anise, which bears are supposed to crave. “The bears don’t seem to like the black ones,” he observes. “They just want the red ones!”


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It takes a strong stomach to be able to survive in the share market.
While it is capable of generating huge returns for investors over time, the market is also known for its volatile – and even gut-wrenching – performances, which can unnerve even the most experienced investors, from time to time.
Peter Lynch famously said, “In this business, if you’re good, you’re right six times out of ten.” While we’re all prone to a losing investment every now and then, some can be far more painful than others.
Consider these 10 shares, which have all collapsed in price since the beginning of the year:
|Company||Current Market Cap||Decline (YTD)|
|1-Page Ltd (ASX: 1PG)||$67.7 million||87.5%|
|Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX: SRF)||$66.4 million||87.4%|
|Wellard Ltd (ASX: WLD)||$176 million||68.2%|
|Simonds Group Ltd (ASX: SIO)||$48.2 million||64%|
|Future Fibre Technologies Ltd (ASX: FFT)||$55.1 million||60.9%|
|3P Learning Ltd (ASX: 3PL)||$111.9 million||60%|
|Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH)||$870.8 million||52.8%|
|Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH)||$139.2 million||52.1%|
|Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU)||$98.6 million||51.3%|
|Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD)||$275.2 million||50.4%|
Data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence
Topping the list is 1-Page Ltd, a company that is striving to revolutionise the way in which companies hire and promote new talent.
It’s a solid concept and the company’s customer base is made up of some of the world’s biggest companies, but the group still has very low revenue and cash flows from operations. Although it does have plenty of cash on the balance sheet, investors are becoming impatient and may be starting to doubt the company’s prospects (I sold my shares recently, although I do intend to keep an eye on the business in case of improvements).
Surfstitch Group has also been an incredibly disappointing investment for shareholders, plagued by several earnings downgrades and the loss of its CEO and, more recently, its chairman as well.
Other big-name businesses that many investors will have been hurt by include Virgin Australia and Slater & Gordon, together with 3P Learning.
Indeed, there are some names on this list that investors could easily have avoided. I myself owned a small parcel of 1-Page shares as a speculative bet, although hindsight tells me I should have at least waited for more positive revenue generation from the business before pulling the trigger.
Other bets, including 3P Learning, would have been more difficult to avoid. The company was showing some nice growth figures, although that quickly changed following an earnings downgrade and the shock resignation of its CEO.
There are a few lessons to take away from this list of non-performers. Firstly, it is imperative that you diversify your portfolio. If a company makes up, say, 1% or 2% of your entire portfolio (as 1-Page did with me), a hefty loss on that one stock won’t cause too much damage to your overall wealth, compared to a situation in which an individual holding made up 40% or 50% of your wealth.
It’s also important to do your own due diligence on all companies you’re interested in owning, and ensure you’re aware of both the risks and the opportunities. If you’re not comfortable with the risks, it may be worth looking elsewhere to park your funds.
The market is full of high-quality businesses that investors should own, as well as plenty they should avoid. You’ll find a full rundown of 3 shares we think you should avoid today plus one top pick worth buying, even if the market turns south and the RBA keeps rates at an “emergency low.” Simply click here to uncover these stocks.
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Geodon for injection has been approved by the FDA to rapidly control agitated behavior and psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) in patients with acute exacerbations of schizophrenia. Geodon is the first atypical antipsychotic medication approved in the United States for intramuscular (IM) use.
Geodon blocks the action of serotonin and dopamine, two mood-regulating chemicals found in the brain. An orally administered form of this medication was approved by the FDA for schizophrenia in February 2001. However, with acute agitation (characterized by uncooperative or even violent behavior), immediate intervention is required. Intramuscular delivery provides a rapidly effective option for these emergency situations.
Intramuscular Geodon was evaluated for effectiveness in two short-term, double-blind trials. These trials included schizophrenic subjects who were considered by the study investigators to be "acutely agitated" and in need of IM antipsychotic medication. The subjects were also required to have a score of three or more on at least three of the following items of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS): anxiety, tension, hostility and excitement.
Both studies compared a 2 mg control dose to higher doses of Geodon. In the first trial, the higher dose was 20 mg, which could be given up to four times in the 24 hours of the study, with intervals between dosing of no less than four hours. In the second study, the higher dose was 10 mg. This dose could also be given up to four times in 24 hours, but with interdose intervals of no less than two hours.
The first trial (involving 20 mg or 2 mg doses of Geodon) was a one-day, double-blind, randomized study (n=79). Results showed that Geodon 20 mg was statistically superior to the 2 mg dose, as assessed by area under the curve (AUC) of the Behavioral Activity Rating Scale (BARS) at zero to four hours, and by Clinical Global Impression (CGI) severity at four hours and study endpoint. The BARS is a seven point scale with scores ranging from one (difficult or unable to rouse) to seven (violent, requires restraint).
The second trial (involving 10 mg or 2 mg doses of Geodon) -- also a one-day, double-blind, randomized study (n=117) -- showed that Geodon 10 mg was statistically superior to Geodon 2 mg according to the AUC of the BARS at zero to two hours, but not as assessed by CGI severity.
Testing has shown that ziprasidone (the active component of Geodon) has a greater capacity to prolong the QT/QTc interval of an electrocardiogram compared to several other antipsychotic drugs. This effect is important because it is associated with torsade de pointes-type arrhythmia, a potentially fatal polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate), and sudden death.
In clinical studies, adverse events associated with the use of ziprasidone (incidence of 5% or greater) included somnolence (drowsiness) (14%), extrapyramidal syndrome (5%) and respiratory disorder (8%).
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action of ziprasidone, as with other drugs having efficacy in schizophrenia, is unknown. However, it has been proposed that this drug’s efficacy in schizophrenia is mediated through a combination of dopamine type 2 (D2) and serotonin type 2 (5HT2) antagonism. Antagonism at receptors other than dopamine and 5HT2 with similar receptor affinities may explain some of the other therapeutic and side effects of ziprasidone. (from Geodon Prescribing Information)
For more information on Geodon, please visit the Pfizer web site at www.pfizer.com.
Additional information on schizophrenia can be obtained through the National Institute of Mental Health.


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Mon, 12 Mar 2012 / Post a commentThe first Caramella for 2012 brings no less than six original songs from none others than duo UGLH, heads of the label. They show their amazing production skills on this release, totaling over 50 minutes of auditive heaven. More ›
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A second meeting held in Moscow in a bid to find a permanent solution to Syria's four-year civil war has ended in failure, according to a Syrian opposition representative.
Hassan Abdulazim's comments came on Friday, four days after delegates from the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian opposition met in the Russian capital as part of a Russian initiative to find a solution to the conflict.
Abdulazim, general coordinator of the National Coordination Body for Democratic Change in Syria (NCB), criticized the attitude of the Assad representatives, saying they had refused to establish an environment of confidence.
Syrian opposition representative Samir Aita, a member of the Syrian Democratic Forum, also alleged that Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Bashar al-Jaafari, was "not eager to find agreements and did not accept some suggestions aimed at helping solve many problems in Syria."
The two sides had earlier prepared a joint letter of agreement on topics including national sovereignty, protection of Syrian territory and people, the fight against terrorism, the lifting of sanctions and rejection of unilateral sanctions imposed on the Syrian people.
However, many key Syrian opposition figures and groups, including the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces (SMDK), did not attend the meeting.
Syria has been gripped by constant fighting since the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad launched a violent crackdown in response to anti-government protests in March 2011, triggering a conflict that has killed more than 210,000, according to the UN.
The conflict has created an acute refugee crisis, with as many as 3.8 million Syrian refugees currently registered in neighboring Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.


Sandeep Marwah Inaugurates “AURORA – Metamorphosis Of Light” Photography Exhibition
Posted by Sanjay Shah on September 14th, 2023
New Delhi 1st September – Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, graced the occasion by inaugurating the national-level Photography exhibition titled “AURORA – Metamorphosis Of Light” at the Lokayata Art Gallery, located in the vibrant Hauz Khas Village of New Delhi.
Photographs, often described as everlasting memories, were at the forefront of the event. Marwah eloquently expressed, “One picture is equal to a thousand words. Every picture is a reflection of light.” His words resonated with the essence of the art form, highlighting the profound impact of visual storytelling through photography.
The exhibition featured an array of remarkable works by talented artists from various corners of India. Their pieces of art in photography captivated the audience, each photograph narrating its unique story through the interplay of light and perspective.
Sandeep Marwah emphasized the significance of still photography within AAFT’s curriculum, stating, “We at AAFT give immense importance to Still Photography. I am pleased to inform you that still photography is an integral part of every course we offer at AAFT. Moreover, we offer specialized three-year and two-year degree courses in Photography.” He further expressed his desire to host similar exhibitions at Marwah Studios, situated in the bustling Noida Film City.
Qazi M Raghhhib, an eminent Creative Director, and Mamta Bhat Pandey, an Art Conservator with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, also graced the occasion with their presence and shared their insights into the world of photography.
The exhibition, meticulously curated by Smita of Luna Arts, provided a platform for both emerging and established photographers to showcase their talent and creative vision. “AURORA – Metamorphosis Of Light” stands as a testament to the power of photography as a medium for artistic expression and storytelling.
The event witnessed a convergence of artistic minds, celebrating the transformative potential of light and imagery. It was a session filled with appreciation for the art form that captures moments, emotions, and stories that transcend words.
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If you want to watch movies on-line, you face new challenges now that the Obama regime has seized the private house of seven American and international Net web-sites.
The wonders of technologies have supplied Web users the ability to watch films on-line, providing them the opportunity to get pleasure from some entertainment if they are unable to get out to the theater or if they do not have the money to invest in a ticket.
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As the approaches to watch movies on the net get shut down by the federal government, those who like to watch movies on-line should really probably reconsider their practices due to the fact they technically could be charged with a felony for violating intellectual house rights and forced to pay fines and restitution.
Operators of Internet web pages that let visitors to watch motion pictures on the internet should possibly take note of the current government action: the government is capable to seize any domain it sees match, even if it is owned by other national interests. If you want to keep your Internet web page up, you could want to cease providing online film downloads.

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