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Five generations of Marnie O. Mamminga's family have been rejuvenated by times together in Wisconsin's Northwoods. In a series of evocative remembrances accompanied by a treasure trove of vintage family photos, Mamminga takes us to Wake Robin, the cabin her grandparents built in 1929 on Big Spider Lake near Hayward, on land adjacent to Moody's Camp. Along the way she preserves the spirit and cultural heritage of a vanishing era, conveying the heart of a place and the community that gathered there.
Bookended by the close of the logging era and the 1970s shift to modern lake homes, condos, and Jet Skis, the 1920s to 1960s period covered in these essays represents the golden age of Northwoods camps and cabins—a time when retreats such as Wake Robin were the essence of simplicity. In Return to Wake Robin, Mamminga describes the familiar cadre of fishing guides casting their charm, the camaraderie and friendships among resort workers and vacationers, the call of the weekly square dance, the splash announcing a perfectly executed cannonball, the lodge as gathering place. By tracing the history of one resort and cabin, she recalls a time and experience that will resonate with anyone who spent their summers Up North—or wishes they had.

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Video appears to show Toronto Raptors president Masai Uriji involved in an altercation with a sheriff’s deputy after the final seconds of last night’s Game 6.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office told the San Francisco Chronicle that the man, who was not identified by the authorities, did not have credentials and was stopped while trying to make it to the court after the Raptors’ victory. Witnesses at the scene identified him as Ujiri.
The deputy “did not know who the man was and asked for the credential, and that’s when he tried to push past our deputy, and our deputy pushed him back, and there was another push that kind of moved up and struck our deputy in the face,” Sgt. Ray Kelly said. “At that point, several bystanders intervened and the executive did ultimately get back onto the court without displaying credentials.”
NBC Bay Area caught the aftermath of the incident, when several parties intervened to get the man where he was supposed to be: on the court, celebrating with his team.
The sheriff’s office is investigating a possible misdemeanor battery of an officer charge. There’s been no comment from the Raptors or the league at this point.


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Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Why we should read. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by S. P. B. Mais, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have Why we should read in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Why we should read:Look inside the book: , Sophia's father's relations with his wife ('His conversation consisted chiefly of halloaing, singing, relations of sporting adventures, bawdy, and abuse of women and of the Government: these, however, were the only seasons when Mr Western saw his wife, for when he repaired to her bed he was generally so drunk that he could not see, and, in the sporting season, he always rose from her before it was light') and his attitude to her after she died ('When anything in the least soured him, as a bad scenting day, or a distemper among his hounds, or any other such misfortune, he constantly vented his spleen by invectives against the deceased, saying, 'If my wife was alive now, she would be glad of this.'')-all these pictures are lightning strokes of verisimilitude which prove how perfectly at home Fielding was in the great theatre of nature. ...For after all it is from the Man of the Hill that we hear that 'he could not only hit a standing mark with great certainty, but hath actually shot a crow as it was flying in the air', that there were gentlemen farmers of three hundred pounds a year in 1657, that on five hundred pounds a year at Oxford a profligate could keep his horses and his whore and obtain what credit he pleased, that there were Justice Darlings even in those days ('I have travelled the circuit these forty years and never found a horse in my life ... thou art a lucky fellow ... for thou didst not only find a horse, but a halter too, I promise thee'), how to leave a restaurant without paying for one's food, how much more costly precious Burgundy used to be than simple claret, how philosophy elevates and steels the mind ('Men of true learning and almost universal knowledge always compassionate the ignorance of others, but fellows who excel in some little, low, contemptible art are always certain to despise those who are unacquainted with that art'), how the sane Englishman of the time regarded James II., and a thousand other things of equal interest.
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Natalie Portman dressed her baby bump in a beautiful purple gown while
Cate Blanchett raised eyebrows in an edgy lavender dress at last night’s
The Black Swan star graced the red carpet in a stunning purple Rodarte frock which disguised her growing bump.
Rodarte designed the stage costumes for the psychological thriller and Portman showed her loyalty by choosing one of their dresses to wear.
Her co-star Mila Kunis also looked sensational in a lilac ruffled Elie Saab couture frock with a low neckline.
Scarlett Johansson , who attended the bash with Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner , wore a burgundy lace Dolce & Gabbana dress.
Michelle Williams also looked pretty in a beaded Chanel gown while Halle Berry shone in a shimmering nude full-length dress.
Amy Adams chose a sparkling navy blue L’Wren Scott dress and a Cartier necklace as Sandra Bullock Bullock opted for a red Vera Wang gown.
Fashion forward Blanchett went for an edgy look in a Givenchy couture dress in lavender with a circular cut-out section at the front and delicate beading.
Blanchett’s dress divided fashion fans, with many taking to Twitter to air their opinions.
One fan of the outfit said: ‘That’s it: Best overall is Cate Blanchett . Amazing in Givenchy and her haircut is unreal,’ but other weren’t so keen.
One user commented: ‘I’d like to thank Cate Blanchett for wearing my grandmother’s chair.’
Helena Bonham Carter chose a gothic-looking black velvet Colleen Atwood dress decorated with a Union Jack garter.
Sharon Stone looked a fright with a black dress decorated with feathers on one shoulder while Florence Welch wore a lacy vintage Valentino dress which looked like it had been purchased from a charity shop.
Gwyneth Paltrow wore an unflattering gold Calvin Klein Collection gown while Anne Hathaway chose a red Valentino dress with a fussy train.
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Each year the Morgan Tykonis celebrate the holidays with a nice dinner. This year was no exception. Marsha Walker hosted the dinner at her home. It was the perfect home for a Christmas celebration because Marsha’s home is a Christmas wonderland with beautiful decorations everywhere. From the long white linen tablecloth to the matching Christmas china, the setting was perfect. With great food and wonderful company, the Tykonis ate, laughed, and visited. Everyone was in a festive mood. This month for the community service project the Tykonis decided that since they are a women’s club they would like to help other women less fortunate. Each Tykona purchased and brought women’s products and items that women need to donate to the Morgan food bank. Next month everyone is going to bring toys, games, and little activities for kids in the hospital. The Tykonis is a community service club. Anyone interested in joining may contact Joni Porter (801) 829-3811, Natalie Reese (801) 821-1829 or any Tykona member.
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Thoth was the ruler of Khem 30,000 to 15000 BCE. Thoth was from a line of priest his father was also a sage priest. Thoth studied the ancient art as a youth, and is known as the God of Magic, Moon, Time, Wisdom, and Writing.
Thoth was worshipped in Lower Egypt in the Pre-Dynastic Period (c. 6000-3150 BCE) and continued through the Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE), the last dynastic era of Egyptian history. Thoth’s veneration is currently the longest of the Egyptian gods. His name was often taken by the kings of Egypt (example, Tuthmoses – “Born of Thoth”), scribes, and priests. He is most commonly depicted as a man with the head of an ibis or a seated baboon with or without a lunar disc above his head. Thoth’s Egyptian name was Djehuty (also dhwty) meaning “He Who is Like the Ibis”. The ibis was a sacred bird in ancient Egypt as well as a popular pet and associated with wisdom. Other forms of his name are Jehuti, Tahuti, Tehuti, Zehuti, Techu, Tetu, and Lord of the Khemenu (also known as Hermopolis) which was his major cult center. Hermopolis was so named because Greek people associated Thoth with their god Hermes and to the Greeks Thoth became Hermes Trimegistus (Thoth the Thrice Great often given as “Three Times Great, Great”). He was also known as “Lord of Ma’at”, “Lord of Divine Words”, “Scribe of Ma’at in the Company of the Gods”, as well.
The Atlantean civilization is just one of the major “mythological” realms said to be lost somewhere here on earth. Other mythical realms such as Agartha, Olympia and others have legendary Giants. Which brings us to the fact that Thoth was a giant, king that ruled ancient Egypt for around 15000 years.
The magical powers of Thoth were so great, the Egyptians had tales of a magical book. In his book, “The book of Thoth”, there were phrases which lead a person to another realm, as if to guide the person reading. Thoth was a necromancer!
In Egyptian mythology, Thoth is the god of wisdom, time, writing, magic and the moon. The Book of Thoth is a legendary book containing powerful spells and knowledge written by Thoth, said to have been buried with the Prince Neferkaptah (meaning perfect ka of Ptah in Egyptian) in the City of the Dead. Take into consideration the words legendary and mythological. This implies the book was never written and did not exist in reality. Some believe the book does exist, while others create cheap impersonations.
The fictional Book of Thoth appears in an ancient Egyptian story from the Ptolemaic period. The book, written by Thoth, is said to contain two spells, one of which allows the reader to understand the speech of animals, and one of which allows the reader to perceive the gods themselves. ( Lichtheim 2006, pp. 125–128.)
The reader of the rolls would know the language of the animals, be able to cast great spells, and be able to enchant the sky and earth themselves. Anyone who read the book was punished by the gods (who would then cause the reader’s loved ones to die until the book was returned). It is said that Thoth succeeded in understanding the mysteries of the heavens and revealed them by inscribing them in sacred books which he then hid on earth for future generations of a specific bloodline. For more information on Thoth see the pdf download section.
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WINNIE MANDELA: An African Black Woman
I’ve written, re-written, deleted, abandoned and re-written versions of this piece hundreds of times in the past three years or so.
It’s a mammoth task for the most gifted of wordsmiths; that means that it would be virtually impossible for me. How does one contextualise a force so great that it made its greatest contribution to a movement that ensured my ability to become a contributing member of society? How does one encapsulate the complexity of a personality so large that it has solely guided an entire movement and influenced history? How to include her work as a social worker, wife, mother, struggle icon, anti-apartheid activist, murder-accused and prisoner 1323/69?
How exactly does one write about Winnie Mandela?
After a while it became moot for me. Everything that could be written about Winnie Mandela has been done, from her inevitable link to the Mandela legacy documented in various texts, the biography Winnie Mandela: A Life by Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob and Antjie Krog’s censure of her behaviour during the Truth and Reconciliation hearings to her own account of those all-important 491 days she was imprisoned. There is even a brief fictional account of her in the book The Cry of Winnie Mandela (Njabulo Ndebele), so to my mind, there was very little deviation – or justice – I could provide in any writing I would do about her.
So I stopped trying.
Until Bertha Charuma, on #MyOpinion a few weeks ago, beautifully spoke of how Winnie Mandela has yet to be effectively judged and narrated adequately by her own people. And I realised that the reason for my difficulty is in that I was suppressing the real need for me to personally write about Winnie Mandela as a black woman. It is the reason I am so uncomfortable reading about her from most sources I find. It is the reason I do not discuss Winnie Mandela with anyone whose hair would have had an easier time with a pencil under the Population Registration Act: her story is the story of many black woman. It is the story of a woman who is seemingly only contextualised as the woman behind the man or the criminal behind the murder. A story whose slant, no matter how seemingly balanced, always seems to favour the role of her being the villainous evil stepmother to a South Africa emerging from its own Armageddon; a terrible influence who, when Nelson Mandela’s young presidency was at risk of contamination, was a gangrenous limb that had to be amputated. Nelson Mandela is lauded for making such a difficult decision, but because these factions are content with the evil stepmother being vanquished from the castle so that the father can marry the sweet, quiet woman, very few allude to how being cast aside by a husband and movement she had ferociously protected and fought for half her life, pushed aside to be a silent partner, and cast in the role of a rogue based on an executive decision made at the height of a dark time, must have felt for her. Despite her actions during the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela, one fact is always conveniently forgotten by those who cast Winnie Mandela as a one dimensional being: without her unwavering resolve, her passionate resistance, her ardent appeals to the international community, her determined refusal to let the name Nelson Mandela become just another name amongst many fighting for freedom, there may not be a rich Nelson Mandela legacy.
Winnie Mandela’s successes are as intrinsically woven into the fabric of the South African success story as Apartheid, yet she is reported solely as a woman who refused to apologise for actions she actually felt no remorse for, and as a human being who tries to be honest with myself, I don’t know if I would be sorry either if I were her. It is easy to judge her with the fortune of hindsight when we weren’t there ourselves. It is easy to cast a woman who had every single thing ripped from her by the inhumaneness of Apartheid into the role of malevolent delinquent because she lived a reality many of us will never understand and it is easier to vilify a black woman. We will never understand what it meant to be hunted. We will never understand what it meant to be betrayed. We will never understand what it was to find a traitor in our midst who is exactly the kind of person you are fighting for in the middle of a fight for freedom for all. Yet it is easy to stand in judgement of her because it’s convenient. No one questioned what she meant – or more importantly who she meant – when she spoke of following orders. No one considers the psychological atrocities she experienced while in solitary confinement. No one questions how FW de Klerk, who is responsible for atrocious acts against black people, can be viewed with a kinder eye within media circles, than Winnie Mandela, a woman who chose to die on her knees than live in submission.
Her story is the story of every black girl who has been mistreated because she dared to voice her opinion and refused to accede to a given role. It is the story of the African black woman who refuses to hold her tongue. It is the story of all of us who have been labelled as “trouble-makers” because we dared to be different, dared to fight back, dared to speak out in whatever capacity was applicable. She holds her head with pride as she responds to demeaning questions wanting answers for things we readily forgive white Apartheid transgressors for, because she is fortunate enough to be born with those three slaps: African. Black. Woman. She held on to her afro and kept her face free of make-up in a time when it was seen as a crime to be comfortable with your black body. Her story is that of every woman who has been made an expedient culprit while the man she fought with and for is revered, while we all forget that the celebrated Nelson Mandela was a withering representation in danger of falling into forgotten territory, until an African black woman with the will of fortified steel was forced to become someone she had never envisioned in order to uphold a fight she had no role in starting.
And that is why Winnie Mandela is so hard to write about. She is an African, black woman, who allowed herself to be used for the ends of a people, made certain she was in some way able to garner a semblance of control, and in the process, was cast in the role of antihero by a large portion of the same people she assisted. Her story is that of black women in all levels of the African landscape, black women who are undermined, bullied, victimised and undervalued not only by a system of continued oppression, but by the same men they work to protect. She represents bad girls gone good and good girls gone bad. She represents African beauty and the role African women have played as substitute mothers to other women’s children. She is a dichotomy of enforced strength woven out of struggle, and human weakness present in the building of a legacy.
She is my Mother, my aunts, my sisters and matriarchs around the continent. Women who fight every day but will never get a statue because even in the face of losing everything, they refused to submit.
She is a symbol of our strengths and weaknesses, our oppression and our abilities to rise above it all while disparaged on all sides.
She is Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela, and on this, the 26th of September 2016, I celebrate eighty years of her life. I say, even if she will never read this:
Thank you for your sacrifice. I cannot imagine it was easy.
Thank you for your strength. I cannot imagine it was effortlessly won.
Thank you for your refusal to die on your knees. I cannot imagine that standing up was always painless.
Thank you for your refusal to cower to the farce of the Rainbow Nation. I cannot imagine that it was what you had envisioned.
Thank you for remaining true to your own people even when we failed to speak out in your defence. I cannot imagine that it made you popular.
And thank you for showing me that African black women should be disruptive in the pursuit for our freedom. I know it was not done alone; but I thank you for taking up the mantle and putting on that vest with an “S” on your chest, because you reminded me that we could be real-life superheroes. I will continue to fight for your true representation, because by simply being you, you fought for mine.
I can proudly say I lived in the time of Winnie Madikizela Mandela.
And what a time it was.”


Building a small hand pump for a water well from scratch. An isometric drawing for three different types are shown in the article.
How to build a three-raised-panel door with a two-pane window.
Suggestions of several small additions that can be made to an existing structure or kit that make them unique or more interesting.
The author won the Craftsman Class, Steam Locomotive category at the 2018 NASG Convention with his PRR 4-6-2 model. He describes how he built his model in this photo essay.
Building models using cardstock.
The author also won 2nd place at the 2018 NASG Convention with his NYC short-caboose. He describes how he built it.
The author describes how he built a small incinerator using an empty cinnamon container. He also shows how to build a smaller one using a spigot from a two-gallon water container.
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a freight house from the window blind slat! Includes design diagrams, and construction and final photos.
This article is about scratchbuilding and why one should try, but the article appears to have been cut-off somewhere in the middle, and ends mid-sentence, so it is not complete.
Using cotter pins and eyelets for eyebolts to hold railings and piping, and polling-pockets, respectively.
Using pressed foam, used for artificial flower arrangements, the author builds some granite and marble quarries loads. Includes construction photos.
Building a roof stair access cupola.
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The Government’s decision to award a 2 per cent pay increase to police was a “punch on the nose” for officers, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said.
Earlier this year the independent Police Renumeration Review Body recommended that police officers be given a three per cent hike in pay.
But the Government controversially rejected the proposal in a move that Ms Dick said had left the independent pay review process in “tatters”.
Speaking at the Police Superintendents’ Association annual conference in Leicester, Ms Dick said the move had damaged morale and would have a detrimental impact on police recruitment and retention.
She said: “This is the second year in a row that the government has rejected the pay review body’s recommendations in favour of a lower reward.
“It's wrong in principle because it leaves the Pay Renumeration Body process in tatters and undermines the careful balance that protects officers' rights. It flies in the face of evidence and rational argument.”
She went on: “It is a matter of principle that officers must have confidence in an independent body deciding on their pay.
“Officers cannot strike, that is quite right. But [the police service] is unlike other frontline workers - other frontline workers can. That in my view puts an obligation on government to respect the carefully developed arguments of the pay body."
She went on: “I am not a shroud waver. I don't want the government to wait until the police are struggling like the prison service with chronic understaffing.”
Scotland Yard is currently seeking to recruit an extra 2,000 officers and yesterday announced an initiative aimed at encouraging retired officers to re-join the police.
A new scheme being rolled out by the country’s largest force, will allow officers who have taken their pensions in the last two years, to return to the force at the same rank and on the same salary they retired on.
It is the first time such an offer has been made and is intended to address a growing recruitment crisis and “chronic skills shortage” within the Metropolitan Police.
Miss Dick told delegates: “I have been concerned at expertise walking out of my service. I am announcing today a new retention opportunity that will open up for police constables to inspectors and higher if there is a chronic skills shortage.”
The scheme will be open to all ranks from constable to inspector and will also apply to any officer who is due to retire in the next three months.
Police officers can currently retire on a full pension after 30-years service, but many then return to the force as a civilian staff worker, earning a salary on top of their pension payments.
Under the new scheme retiring officers will be allowed to take their lump sum, but their pension payments will be held while the continue to draw their salary.


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This table lists top fishing times for the week. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.
(X indicates best days).
Today 8:50 a.m. and 9:15 p.m.
Monday 9:40 a.m. and 10:10 p.m.
Tuesday 10:35 a.m. and 11:05 p.m.
X-Wednesday 11:35 a.m. and -
X-Thursday 12:40 p.m. and -
Friday 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 a.m
Saturday 2:45 p.m. and 3:15 a.m.
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Princess Diana Said She Wanted To See Prince William & Prince Harry In Final Phone Call Before Her Death
Jameela Jamil is not happy with Piers Morgan's latest The Daily Mail op-ed. The controversial TV personality criticized Meghan Markle's British Vogue issue and especially slammed "The Good Place" actress' inclusion in the duchess' list of 15 female changemakers. In his piece, Piers took issue with some of Jameela's past negative comments about female celebrities. In response, the NBC star defended the way she grew after "being problematic" when she was young, and she criticized Piers' refusal to grow out of his "problematic, slut-shaming, fat-shaming, misogynistic" ways.

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The Seattle Public Utilities agency fired three employees Friday and suspended a fourth for tampering with billing records.
The agency says an investigation found they waived late fees, readjusted payment periods or manipulated payment arrangements.
The employee action is the result of a review of billing data that began in April after the agency fired two other employees for crediting their own accounts.
Revenue losses are about $440. The agency says it's increasing controls of the billing system to prevent misconduct.
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Find more The City Theatre Company Events
Brian Friel’s masterwork of theatre storytelling about honor, hope, and the healing power in what you believe. Throughout the remote and forgotten corners of the British Isles, Frank Hardy offers the promise of redemption to the sick, the suffering, and the most desperate and hopeless of souls. But his is an unreliable gift, a dangerous calling which brings him into conflict with his wife, Grace and his manager, Teddy. Each tale they tell stirs old memories and new revelations in a spellbinding narrative, as their competing accounts of past events reveal the fragility of memory and the necessity of stories that should never be forgotten. With Rick Smith, Dawn Erin, and Steve Wright. Directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky.
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Gadchiroli May 20 (District Correspondent) Shiv Sena (Shinde) district unit has expressed utter displeasure over non-inclusion of any of its workers on the recently constituted District Planning Council (DPC) and has demanded early cancellation of the new body and reconstitute it.
Addressing a press conference at the Press club here this afternoon, Mr. Hemant Jambewar, District Joint contact Chief of Shiv Sena told that in the recently constituted District Planning Council of Gadchiroli not a single worker of shiv Sena has been appointed. All the members of the BJP have been appointed on this body ignoring the Shiv Sena workers which is totally unacceptable and condemnable, said Mr. Jambewar.
It is a very serious matter that the members of Shiv Sena have not been appointed on the DPC even after the fact that there is an alliance of the two parties -BJP and shiv Sena in Maharashtra, said Jambewar.
A formula of 60-40 has been formulated in the state for power sharing but that is not being followed. Even in the Gondwana University senate nominations, not a single name of Shiv Sena (Shinde) was nominated even though two names were recommended by the party, he pointed out.
Though our party is new, we have shown good performance in in village panchayat elections. Not only this, all our candidates fielded in the recently held APMC elections were also elected. Even after this, if BJP is not recognising our strength, we will show it in the next elections, Jambewar warned. He also warned to launch intensive agitation against this injustice.
Also present at the press conference were Ms. Amita Madavi, Avinash Wargantiwar, Vasantrao Gawture, Deepak Bharsagade, Dilip Gowardhan, Changdas Masram, Nilkanth Yerme and others.
Photo Mr. Hemant Jambewar addressing the press conference as other workers are seated.


Florida High School Basketball - Redeemer Christian routs Cornerstone AcademyJanuary 17, 2023: Ocala, FL 34476
In Tuesday's league outing, the Redeemer Christian Lions (Ocala, FL) basketball squad overwhelmed the visiting Cornerstone Academy Cougars (Gainesville, FL), by a margin of 76-23.
The Lions (12-6) will now prepare for their outing against Taylor (Pierson, FL). The Wildcats go into the non-league outing with a 4-8 record.
The Cougars now own a 2-11 record. They play next when they travel to Aucilla Christian for a non-league outing on Saturday, January 21.


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Natalie is on the road again, this time bringing you a restaurant review from Oklahoma City.
Upper Crust is a wood fire pizza joint located in the up and coming Classen Curve. This is located in Oklahoma City, and you should know that Upper Crust here is not to be confused with the chain of “Upper Crust”s in the Boston area. When you first walk in, you are met with what looks like an upper class sports bar. At the end of the restaurant, there is a HUGE wine selection, which will tempt you if their delicious margaritas and extensive beer selection won’t do it for you. Not only is the main dining room an even mix of elegant and sporty, but they have LCD televisions IN the bathrooms. And not just sitting there, they are behind the mirror; making sure you don’t miss a beat of your basketball game.
Upper Crust has daily specials for both drinks and pizza. If you come here and decide that pizza is not your thing, they also serve wings, subs and sandwiches, as well as numerous salads. BUT, that, my friends, is not what we were there for. The restaurant has it’s website here, but you can view the menu, here, instead of downloading their PDF.
I ordered the “LK” Veggie Pizza, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. Every slice of pie I had was hearty, healthy [ok, somewhat], and delicious. As if being covered in artichoke hearts, tomato, and chunks of sweet red bell pepper doesn’t sound amazing enough, imagine this thin crust concoction to be perfectly harmonized with mozzarella, parmesan, and chunks of goat cheese. I’m telling you now, this pizza is a must try for veggie lovers. I full intended to bring pizza home with me. I can embarrassingly admit that I polished off every slice of 12″ heaven, and later that night I was wishing I had more.
My husband ordered a special of the day, called the Meatball Pizza. This tasted like a spicier, albeit MUCH tastier, version of a meatball sub. Being a steak and potatoes kind of guy, this pizza was right up his alley. It sounds simple enough; cheese, ground beef, and shaved parmesan gracing the dough; but the spices in this pizza really made it. This pizza was also supposed to make it home, but to be honest, it was too damn good.
We were tempted by both our stomachs, and the staff, to try the Cookie Pie, but we just didn’t have anywhere to put it.
I suggest giving this place a visit if you’re ever in Oklahoma City. What I don’t understand are the bad reviews littering the internet about this place. I don’t know if maybe they re-vamped their menu recently, underwent a change in management, but I can tell you from experience that we really enjoyed our visit to Upper Crust.

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When our plane started to descend into Oslo airport the reality of Norway’s natural beauty became apparent. Visible out of the window as the plane banked into a sweeping turn was mile upon mile of lakes, mountains and trees all covered in a deep blanket of early winter snow; a sea of white broken by pockets of grey lakes and the dark spikes of conifer. The snow was unexpected, as when booking this trip for November we’d been told it was likely too early, but welcome. Even the airport, surrounded by snow dusted trees, was turned into something picturesque. Sat on the bus from the airport, which I’d recommend over the train as it’s significantly cheaper for a round trip and only takes 40 minutes, I took advantage of the free wifi to frantically do some googling for “Oslo’s best cinnamon bun“. The bun which really stood out was made by WB Samson, the Oslo institution. Each bun is baked in its own individual tin, knotted up rather than simply swirled and covered with cinnamon and a little salt. I could happily talk about this bun for the rest of this post, but as it was simply a pitstop we made between the bus terminal and our hotel, I should probably get going with the rest of the trip.
A while back I used to do round ups of the places I ate, things I baked and recipes that I cooked each month. This was, in part, to keep a kind of diary and to show the places that I get recipes from for my day to day baking and cooking which don’t necessarily make the blog. The posts, while a fun summary, were too long and took far too much time to put together for what they were. I have decided to revive them in a slightly different manner however. I’m taking out the bits around everything I’ve baked & cooked and I won’t be listing every single meal I’ve had out that month. What I am going to do is concentrate on a small handful of the best (or worst) places I’ve eaten across the previous month. So without further ado, here’s some eating out highlights from October.
The month started with a trip to Leeds where I ate at Bundobust, because that’s basically where I eat every time I head up. It’s my favourite place in Leeds and I’ve talked about it at length before. The rest of the month was London based and it was also one of my 3 veggie months for 2016. The highlights are as follows:
As alluded to in a couple of recipes recently, I went up to the Isle of Mull to see my parents in September. I have been many times, and every time try to do something different. This time included popping to the idyllic island of Iona (twice, due to poor weather stopping ferries the first time) as well as a walk from Loch Buie to Carsaig (which includes a using a rope to climb down some rocks) and a number of other shorter walks. The trip also featured a 3 day period where we had no running water, as my parent’s pump on their private supply broke. This meant we had to carry about 1000 litres of unfiltered water from the stream up to their house, and we could only really use that for flushing toilets and running a dishwasher. Fortunately we managed to get a pump sorted in a few days, but it was a harsh reminder of why living on an island isn’t necessarily for everyone. This was also the first time I got to meet my parent’s new dog; Meg. She will feature heavily here.
This weekend in Leeds was the Bloggers Blog Awards. Somehow, I’d ended up shortlisted in the Food Blogger category, so I found myself sat in the car on the way up to Leeds early on the Saturday morning, a bag of smart clothes all packed up and full of nerves. We grabbed an airbnb so we’d have some space to ourselves and allow a chance to get changed after the journey up. An obligatory trip to Bundobust and a spruce up later we were (late) in a taxi to Canal Mills where Hayley had organised this year’s event. Over the course of the next few hours I had the pleasure of finally putting faces to names who I’ve chatted to over twitter and through my blog for a while. I never expected to be shortlisted, let alone have what happened next occur. Somehow it was my name read out as the winner and I found myself on stage swearing and mumbling something about this being ‘pretty cool’.
It still hasn’t really sunk in that I’m now an ‘award winning blogger’ or that something I’ve only ever done for fun has taken me to this point. I just like baking cakes (mainly brownies), and to think that people think my rambles about doing that are enough for me to win an award is pretty humbling. So thank you to anyone who voted for me, it means a hell of a lot, and hello to anyone that’s new here because you saw my name being thrown about on twitter before, during or after the awards. It was so good to meet so many amazing people who all help inspire each other. Congratulations to all the other nominees and winners, who all work so hard to make their blogs successful.
Thanks for making me Best Food Blog 2016 and I’ll see you all again next year for another night of getting drunk and talking complete crap.
As you’ll have seen from Part 1, I recently travelled to New York. If you want to see what happened on our first couple of days, or even how the trip came about, then go read that. This post picks up on Day 3 and runs through to our journey home.
The Sunday morning wasn’t quite as early, but we were still up at about 7am. First up for the day was breakfast at Jack’s Wife Freda, which even at 9am on a Sunday was bustling. We took advantage of their bottomless drip (coffee) and while Maddie had a Rosewater Waffle I tucked into a Madame Freda (Pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar béchamel, gruyere & a sunny side up egg). Out of the two main breakfast spots we tried this trip, this one was the better. The setting is charming, service friendly, polite & quick and the food was spot on. We’d booked in a slot to visit the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center) so this was our next stop. As someone who has been to the city before, and done the Empire State, I can safely say I prefer the view from the Rock. Coming out of the elevator after a, very short, queue you instantly get a view across central park, something the Empire State doesn’t offer, and the view the other side has the Empire State and the southern end of Manhattan. After 25 minutes of indulgent selfie taking and view admiring we went back down in the lift and walked from the center down towards Grand Central(via Sephora so Maddie could look at make up she couldn’t afford). We deliberately zigzagged on this walk so we could soak in the noise and sites of Manhattan. Next was a walk over to Time Square.

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Norfolk Southern Corporation provided an update Monday on a technology outage that impacted rail operations:
This morning, Norfolk Southern experienced a hardware-related technology outage that impacted rail operations. At this time, we have no indication that this was a cybersecurity incident. Our teams worked throughout the day and successfully restored all systems at 7:00 p.m. ET. We are safely bringing our rail network back online. Throughout this, we have been in contact with our customers and will work with them on updated timing for their shipments. We expect the impact to our operations to last at least a couple of weeks.


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In November 2013, for the first time, more than 200 Millburn Short Hills Residents celebrated Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights that marks the beginning of the New Year for Hindus, as a community. The children participated in the religious prayers (Pooja), performed Indian Classical dances, showcased colorful sparkly new Indian Outfits during a fashion show. There was Bollywood music to dance to, Henna tattoos and gourmet Indian dinner desserts to enjoy the evening. It was a memorable evening that helped the Hindu kids in the Millburn community to come together and celebrate their rich cultural diversity.
Diwali is the biggest festival of Hindus for Hindus living in America it’s hard for the parents to expose the school going kids to their religious cultural beliefs unless they take a long trip to India during the school year. Diwali is a celebration of good over evil and righteousness over wrong, Hindu families all over the world celebrate it by worshiping in the Hindu Temples, decorating the house, visiting/calling friends family, cooking extensive meals shopping for new clothes household items.
In the past five years there has been a big influx of Americans of Indian origin in Millburn/Short Hills that has changed the demographics of our community the face of our schools. America thrives on this diversity since all these different races, religions cultures make our country the greatest country in the world. However, we can not forget that our kids are growing up in a Global economy we need to make them World Citizens not just the citizens of America.
It is important for Millburn schools to recognize the need to educate our students about the third largest religion in the world next to only Christianity Islam. While we have Hinduism as part of the school curriculum it would make a much bigger impact if the school held Diwali Assembly on the day before Diwali declared the day of Diwali as a school holiday. Not only will that give a chance to the Hindu students to celebrate Diwali with their families but also educate the rest of the school community about Hinduism.
In the last few Millburn Board of Education meetings the Hindus living in the town have expressed the need for observing one day school holiday on Diwali in Fall every year requested the Board to add it to the school calendar starting 2014-2015. This would allow a large number of Hindus in the town to celebrate the day with their kids in a meaningful way and teaching them the importance of their religion culture that is hard to preserve in a far away land. It would reinforce in all the children that we as a community uphold the constitution by celebrating all the religions equally. This would make our Millburn students true Global Citizens prepare them for Careers around the world. They will emerge as enlightened citizens who are well aware of the different religions Cultures in the world have respect for diversity.
This request to recognize one of the major festivals celebrated in town is neither radical nor unreasonable. The White House has been celebrating Diwali for the past five years. Millburn School district would become a pioneer in declaring Diwali as a holiday in the schools across New Jersey which has a huge Hindu population someday also throughout the country. This is a historic decision it will take an effort from all of us as a community to recognize and celebrate diversity in our community.
The Hindus rejoice in the rest of the Millburn community enjoying Indian foods at strawberry festival applying Henna on their teens Bat Mitzvah, that’s unity in diversity and that makes Millburn the best town to live in grow in. The Hindu community requests the Millburn community, of which we are an integral part of, to support the movement and join us to urge the Millburn Board of Education to declare Diwali as a school holiday in Millburn.
-Dr. Jyoti B. Sharma, Short Hills


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text: Savannah Grey Black Tea Hale Tea Co. Sale! from 800 800 /per Qty. Add to Cart This item is currently on backorder but you can still purchase it now and we'll ship as soon as more become available. A classic Earl Grey tea, Savannah Grey blends the sweet-and-tart, floral flavor profile of bergamot with a bold, full-bodied tea. Contains 10 tea bags.


MEND Claim Responsibility for Explosion at Agip Oil Facility
Huhuonline.com can confirm that there was an explosion at one of Nigeria's onshore oil flow station operated by Agip in Bayelsa, the Niger Delta region.A source in the Joint military task force confirmed there had been an explosion in Bayelsa state in the Niger Delta but did not specify the exact location. Italian oil firm Agip was not immediately available for comment.
The explosion was heard in the early hours at Agip's Clough Creek oil flow station in Bayelsa, one security source has said.
However, just before press time Jomo Gbomo, spokesman for MEND, issued a statement claiming responsibility for the explosion.
'The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) hereby confirm that the attack on the Agip Clough Creek oil Flow station in the late hours of Tuesday the 15th of March 2011 was carried out by our fighters'.
'This attack is to mark the start of our promised campaign against the Nigerian oil industry. This attack and similar attacks on pipelines and flows stations which will take place within the next few days is a reminder to the Nigerian government and the general public not to take our threats for granted'.
'Again, we reiterate our desire to avoid any civilian casualties and again strongly warn the general public to steer clear of any political gatherings or meetings of any sort as the worst is yet to come'.
'The fight for the liberation of the Niger Delta has only begun'.


The joint DARPA/U.S. Army Operational Fires (OpFires) program is moving into Phase 3 to further develop and integrate ongoing propulsion system designs into a missile system, including the launcher, electronics, and payload.
OpFires aims to develop and demonstrate a novel ground-launched system, enabling hypersonic boost glide weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time-sensitive targets from a highly mobile launch platform.
The OpFires program will conduct a series of subsystem tests designed to evaluate component design and system compatibility, and culminate in integrated end-to-end flight tests. DARPA has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to lead the integration effort.
“We made excellent progress in the first two phases, which focused on the propulsion technologies required to deliver diverse payloads, and I am confident in our approach in the next phase of the OpFires program,” said Maj. Amber Walker (USA), program manager for OpFires in DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office. “This award furthers our ability to integrate new technologies and deliver enhanced capabilities in a highly mobile, robust ground-launched platform to overwhelm adversary positions.”
DARPA/U.S. Army OpFires Program
OpFires, a joint DARPA/U.S. Army program, aims to develop and demonstrate a novel ground-launched missile system equipped with hypersonic tactical boost glide vehicles that can penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time-sensitive targets in contested environments.
The first two phases of the program focus on the propulsion technologies required to deliver diverse payloads a variety of ranges.
Phase 1 of the program is a 12-month effort focused on early development and demonstration of booster solutions that provide variable thrust propulsion across robust operational parameters in large tactical missiles. The Phase 1 contracts were awarded to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Exquadrum, and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in 2018.
Since the Phase 1 contract award, the three companies have made critical discoveries in advanced rocket motor technology for the OpFires upper stage, completing more than 30 motor trials from subscale through full size. These advances put the program on track for booster critical design review in late 2020.
Exquadrum completed a full-scale, full-duration test fire on Sept. 19, 2019, which marked the performer’s culminating event for Phase 1. SNC completed its Phase 1 testing in October, and Aerojet Rocketdyne completed six subscale tests in August.
The OpFires program reached a major program milestone in late 2019 with the completion of the booster preliminary design review of the two-stage tactical missile system.
Phase 2 of the OpFires program will mature designs and demonstrate performance with hot/static fire tests targeted for late 2020.
The OpFires Phase 3 will focus on weapon system integration and aims to develop an operational system design leveraging propulsion systems concepts developed under the first two phases of the program. Phase 3 will conclude with integrated end-to-end flight tests scheduled to begin in 2022.
In January 2020, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $32 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by DARPA to support the OpFires Integrated Weapon System Phase 3 program.


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Jonquil 'More and More' Narcissus 'More and More' (7)
'More and More' is a compact bulbous perennial to around 20cm tall producing two or more, upward-facing, bright yellow, scented flowers on each stem in mid spring
About this plant
Narcissus 'More and More'
Color of leaves
1 foot 2-3 inches (35-38 cm)
1 foot (30 cm)
- General Benefits
- Ornamental Value: Adds aesthetic appeal to gardens with its vibrant yellow blooms.
- Easy to Grow: Notably hardy and adaptable, it requires minimal maintenance.
- Perennial Growth: Returns each spring, providing long-term value to the gardener.
- Attracts Pollinators: Flowers are a source of nectar for bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems.
- Resistant to Deer: Naturally repels deer, minimizing the need for additional protective measures.
- Spring Blooming: One of the first flowers to bloom in spring, signaling the end of winter.
- Cut Flower Usage: Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make it ideal for fresh floral arrangements.
- Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
- Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
- Other Uses
- Narcissus 'More and More', commonly known as daffodil, can be used in eco-friendly dye production, utilizing the petals to create a range of yellow hues for natural dye projects.
- As a natural pest repellent, the bulbs of daffodils can be planted among other plants to deter rodents and deer, who tend to avoid the toxic compounds in the bulbs.
- Daffodils have been utilized in art and literature as symbols of inspiration, featuring prominently in poems, stories, and paintings to represent rebirth and unrequited love.
- The blooms of daffodils are used in festive decorations, especially during spring celebrations and Easter, as they symbolize new beginnings.
- Daffodil bulbs can be forced in water to bloom indoors, providing an early hint of spring and natural beauty inside the home during the winter months.
- Create floral water or infusion with daffodil petals for use in homemade perfumes and scents, adding a light, spring-like fragrance.
- Daffodils are used in the culinary world as garnishes for plates, although care must be taken as the plant parts are toxic if ingested.
- The stalks and fibers from daffodil plants can be used for papermaking, providing an alternative fiber source for handcrafted paper products.
- In photography, the vibrant yellow flowers of daffodils are popular subjects for macro and portrait photography, providing a pop of color and a symbol of spring vitality.
- As a soil conditioning plant, daffodils can help improve the structure of soil in gardens, particularly because their decaying foliage adds nutrients back into the earth.
- Feng Shui
The Narcissus is not used in Feng Shui practice.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Narcissus is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Rebirth and New Beginnings: Being part of the daffodil family, Narcissus 'More and More' is often associated with spring, symbolizing the rebirth of nature and new beginnings.
- Self-Love: The flower takes its name from the Greek myth of Narcissus, known for his beauty and his self-obsession, therefore it can symbolize self-appreciation and love.
- Pride: In connection to the Narcissus myth, this flower can also epitomize pride and vanity.
- Prosperity: Because they bloom around the time of the Chinese New Year, Narcissus 'More and More' is thought to bring wealth and good fortune, particularly in Chinese culture.
- Unrequited Love: The lore of Narcissus, unattainable and self-focused, gives this flower a connection to the concept of love that is not reciprocated.
Daffodils, including the 'More and More' variety, require consistent moisture while they are in active growth and blooming, which typically means watering thoroughly once a week. However, the frequency of watering can vary depending on your climate and weather conditions, such as rainfall. On average, providing about 1 inch of water per week, either through rainfall or irrigation, is adequate. It's crucial not to overwater as daffodils are prone to rot in overly wet conditions. When watering, aim to moisten the soil to a depth of around 6 inches to encourage deep root growth.
Daffodils thrive in full to partial sunlight, so it's best to place your 'More and More' daffodils in an area where they'll receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. They can also tolerate light shade, especially in hotter regions where some respite from the intense afternoon sun can be beneficial. Avoid heavily shaded locations, as too little light can impede flowering.
Daffodils are cold-hardy plants, with 'More and More' being able to withstand winter temperatures as low as 10°F, although they prefer to be in a region where the temperature range is between 50°F and 70°F during their growth period. They require a period of cold dormancy, so the ideal winter conditions would include consistent cold temperatures above the freezing point to keep them dormant until spring.
Pruning of 'More and More' daffodils is usually limited to deadheading the spent flowers to promote better bulb growth. After flowering, remove only the flower heads and not the foliage, as the leaves are necessary to gather energy for next year's bloom. Once the foliage has yellowed and died back, usually several weeks after blooming, it can be trimmed off at ground level.
Daffodils including 'More and More' prefer well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. A good soil mix for daffodils would be a combination of loamy garden soil, compost or well-rotted manure, and some sand or perlite to improve drainage. Ensure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged, as daffodils are susceptible to rot in overly wet conditions.
Daffodils like 'More and More' are typically grown from bulbs and do not require frequent repotting. Once planted in the ground, they can remain undisturbed for several years. If grown in a container, they should be repotted every 2 to 3 years or when they become overcrowded, usually after flowering has finished in the spring.
- Humidity & Misting
Daffodils such as 'More and More' are tolerant of a wide range of humidity levels and do not require specific humidity conditions to thrive outdoors. Indoors, they are not particularly humidity-sensitive, so normal room humidity is generally sufficient for these plants. However, ensure good air circulation around the plants to prevent any fungal diseases.
- Suitable locations
Place in bright, indirect light and keep soil moderately moist.
Plant bulbs in fall, full sun to part shade, well-drained soil.
- Life cycle
Narcissus 'More and More', commonly known as daffodil, begins its life cycle when a bulb is planted in the ground, typically in the fall before the first frost. After a period of dormancy in the winter, the bulb sprouts in the spring, growing leaves and a flower stalk bearing a bright yellow flower. Following flowering, the plant goes through a period of photosynthesis and energy storage while the foliage remains green. As the season progresses, the leaves yellow and die back as the plant enters a phase of dormancy during the hotter summer months. The bulb remains underground, storing energy for the next growth cycle. The cycle repeats each year, with the bulb producing new flowers each spring.
Propogation: Narcissus 'More and More,' commonly known as daffodil, is typically propagated through dividing and replanting its bulbs. Propagation is ideally done after the foliage has died back, usually in late summer to fall. Gardeners will gently lift the clump of bulbs from the ground using a spade, taking care not to damage the bulbs. The bulbs may have produced offsets, which are smaller bulbs attached to the base of the parent bulb. These offsets can be carefully separated and replanted to produce new plants. Each offset should be planted 6 inches apart and at a depth thrice the height of the bulb, approximately 6 inches deep (with this converting to about 15 centimeters). Properly replanted, the new bulbs will develop roots and foliage and will typically flower the following spring.

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Arts and Entertainment
The photographs of Cataumet resident Sean Palfrey are on display at the Cataumet Arts Center.
George Gritzbach Band is strongly rooted in blues, funk, and the New Orleans sound.
She will explain her stylistic choices and take questions from the audience.
Color and light are the focus of Mr. Chesnovitch's pastel paintings.
Tickets purchased in advance may be redeemed any day of the festival.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit garden programs at Highfield Hall & Gardens.
All audition sessions will be held at Falmouth Public Library. Auditionees should attend only one session.


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Philadelphia audiences have a reputation for being notoriously tough and demanding. Why? Jazz bassist Gerald Veasley, a Philly native and resident, has theorized that listeners in his home town are spoiled. The East Coast city has boasted a long list of musical heavyweights who range from John Coltrane and Lee Morgan to Teddy Pendergrass, the Delfonics, and Patti LaBelle -- and Veasley believes that, as a result, Philly listeners have unrealistically high expectations when they go out to hear live music. Veasley's theory is certainly an interesting one. And if you go along with his assertion that Philly listeners are too spoiled and demanding for their own good, you have to admire the fact that Nancy Falkow was able to win many of them over in the late 1990s. The Philly-based singer/songwriter showed a lot of promise on this late 1990s EP, which demonstrates that the generally favorable press she has enjoyed in the Philly media is well deserved; all five of the tunes that she wrote or co-wrote for this release are impressive. Listening to pop/rock items like "Your Affair" and " "Killing Time," one hears a strong Carole King influence; like King, Falkow isn't a R&B singer per se, but does have R&B influences. For Falkow, being R&B influenced is hardly a negative on the Philly scene -- from doo wop to urban contemporary, Philly is famous for its R&B heritage. But King isn't Falkow's only influence; one also hears traces of Natalie Merchant and Lucinda Williams in her honey-voiced performances. Falkow, however, is very much her own person -- and, in 1999, this EP indicated that she was someone to keep a close eye on.
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Welcome to the start of this journey into the world of art and me trying to become a better artist and to explore different types of drawings and even different mediums involved.
I spent about 2 hours on this drawing and really enjoyed the process of drawing, shading, and the final product.
I used both vine and pencil charcoal, blending stumps, and graphite to create this drawing.
What does everyone think? What could be better? Always open for other artist to give me advice since I am still new to drawing and how to improve.
Thanks for reading


Rama Lake is one of the most famous lakes in Pakistan, located near the Astor Valley in Gilgit, Baltistan, Pakistan. The lake is located on top of the beautiful valley of Astor, surrounded by lush green and oak trees. The valley is densely forested with large pine, pine, juniper and fur trees. The valley is about 33,300 meters above sea level and is covered with snow for about 7-8 months of the year. While the valley is lush and lush during the summer, it is the most favorable for local shepherds. There are three lakes in the local Shena language on the way from Astor Valley to Rama Lake Valley.
Location & Attraction
The lake is located in the Chaugra Valley. It takes half an hour to reach this lake. It’s located in the northern part of Astor, about 9 km from the beautiful valley. It is a very beautiful place; the surrounding alpine forest also gives a very pleasant atmosphere. There are many routes for hiking and trekking and some of these tracks are perfect for jeep safaris.
How to travel to Rama Lake and Rama Meadows?
Rama Lake and Rama Meadows are two of the most beautiful places in Pakistan. To get to Rama Lake, take the KKH from Gilgit to Sost and then turn left onto the Nagar-Chalt track. The lake is about a 4-5 hour drive from Gilgit. From Concordia, the lake is about 2 hours away. To get to Rama Meadows, take the KKH from Gilgit to Sost and then turn right towards Astore. The meadows are about a 3-4 hour drive from Gilgit. From Concordia, the meadows are about 1.5 hours away. Both Rama Lake and Rama Meadows can be easily reached by public transport or by private jeep.
What time is suitable for visit Rama Lake and Rama Meadows?
Rama Meadows is a scenic spot that's popular with tourists and locals alike. The best time to visit Rama Meadows is in the summer, when the weather is warm and dry. However, Rama Lake is a popular spot for swimming, so it's best to visit during the warmer months as well. In general, the best time to visit Rama Meadows and Rama Lake is between June and August. However, if you're planning on swimming in Rama Lake, it's best to check the water temperature beforehand. The temperature can vary depending on the time of year and the weather conditions.


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I admit that this is borrowed from Design*Sponge. They are gurus over there, after all. After some searching, here's the original post's link.
Me and stamps, we have this relationship... I am not, in general, a proponent of rubber stamping. Please don't be upset with me-- I am a printmaker, and I do basically make my own rubber stamps, so how can I hate? But I still do.
But I wanted to let you know that, inspired by d*s and Amy Merrick, I went to Staples and got me one of those little kits, and what I've been using it for since. The kits are relatively inexpensive, and also like a trip back to my youth! Playing office and stamping things with my dad's company...
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^ This "Z" is my Zucchini & Co. signature, on all of my cards and other such paraphenalia. It's from a set of wooden letter press type that they were getting rid of (!!) in the print shop in college. I just use it with a regular stamp pad (this little Versa Color guy is awesome) and never would have guessed how handy it would be!
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I love to hand-write things. But, it isn't always economical. Especially when I was getting ready for Crafty Balboa in December. So I used my 2000 Plus to create stickers, hang tags, thank you notes to stick in the freebie bags, and much, much more. See? Now I am using it in some of my prints, my book plates, and stickers.
new bookplates i'ma roll out soon>
Basically, it's awesome, you should get one, and I really like it. That and a typewriter. And some Artline pens. But that's for another time. Until then... =)
(*Unrelated d*s link: In searching... These Valentines make my heart skip a beat. That first photo- all of those materials!)


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Philippine Swimming League (PSL) standouts Rowena De Guzman and Risha De Guzman bagged 13 medals including seven golds in the 2016 Nairobi Swimming Association (NASA) National Invitational Swimming Championship held at the Coast International Academy in Mombassa, Kenya.
The 14-year-old Rowena earned four golds, three silvers and one bronze in the girls’ 13-14 category while the 10-year-old Risha contributed three minds and a couple of bronzes in the boys’ 10-11 event.
Rowena reigned supreme in the 200m Individual Medley in two minutes and 50.79 seconds then ruled the 50m butterfly (34.96), 50m breaststroke (41.63) and 50m backstroke (34.90).
She also copped silver medals in the 50m freestyle (30.93), 100m backstroke (1:18.89) and 200m backstroke (2:46.40), then bronze in the 100m freestyle.
Also making waves was Risha who topped the 200m IM in 3:02.22 as well as the 50m breastsroke (44.16) and 100m butterfly (1:31.12) before settling for bronze medals in the 100m breaststroke (1:40.02) and 50m butterfly (40.13).
PSL President Susan Papa hailed the impressive showing the De Guzman siblings, who are products of the association’s grassroots development program.
“PSL is happy with the exposure given to these young swimmers in Kenya. It’s one way of motivating them and giving them confidence. It is a job well done and I would like to congratulate the De Guzman siblings,” said Papa.
Rowena and Risha are members of the Braeburn Swimming.
Prior to the tournament, the De Guzmans also shone in the NASA Senior and Junior League Meet both held at the Gems International School in Nairobi early this month.
The De Guzman siblings set their sights on the NASA Sprints And Relays as well as the Distance Meet to be held in November at the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani, Nairobi.


Visitors to Royal St George’s could obtain a free copy of a hole by hole guide to the course, which provided an opportunity to identify and appreciate the wide diversity of plants and wildlife to be found on the famous links. The guide was produced as a result of collaboration between the R&A, Royal St George’s Golf Club, English Nature, the Environment Agency and STRI.
Situated on the east Kent coast, Royal St George’s Golf Club is surrounded by the expanse of sand dunes that make up Sandwich Bay and Hacklinge Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The designation covers over 4,000 acres, (1,700 hectares) and also contains the golf clubs at Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s. Between them, the three golf courses contain up to 70% of the fixed dune habitat.
The area is considered to be the most important sand dune and coastal grassland system in south east England. This is sustained because of and not in spite of the presence of the golf courses.
In fact over 100 English golf courses are designated as SSSI. The golf clubs, which include Royal Birkdale, another Open Championship venue, work closely with the staff of English Nature to ensure that the management of these courses is consistent with their ecological importance.
Together with the English Golf Union, English Nature is co-funding a three-year initiative to provide golf clubs in England with free ecological advice.
The Open Championship attracts enormous crowds at all its venues. This provides a perfect opportunity to illustrate golf’s environmental good practice and shows the positive impact that golf can have on wildlife and habitat conservation. Golf courses can provide a long-term sustainable land use that need not be subject to intensive management.
Major events like the Open can bring about both direct and indirect conservation gains. Short-term disturbance caused by spectators can, if appropriately directed, create gaps or thin denser grass growth encouraging primary succession and the establishment of interesting mosses, lichens, wild flowers and weaker grass species. Prior to the Open much care was taken to direct spectator routings to bring about maximum benefit whilst minimising ecological impacts.
There is a commonly held perception that golf courses are manicured for a game that utilises good habitat and uses too many chemicals and too much water. In reality this is not the case, due in part to prohibitive costs and also because such practices would lead to deterioration of the turf.
Applying extensive fertiliser, pesticides and water will encourage playing surfaces to become susceptible to disease and invasion by weeds and undesirable grasses. Application of fertiliser or water to areas of rough will inevitably result in a deleterious change in sward characteristics that will not only slow play but also compromise the visual and wildlife interest.
More and more golf clubs are accepting the challenge of managing their land in a way which benefits both golf and the wider countryside and never before has the ecological management of golf courses been considered so important by people within golf itself.
At Royal St George’s an extensive environmental plan has been drawn up in conjunction with English Nature, the Kent Wildlife Trust and the STRI that identifies both the golfing and ecological objectives, thus securing longer-term interests for the area.
Royal St George’s lies in one of the driest parts of England and, with the scarcity of water in this part of Kent, water efficiency techniques and conservation measures are essential. Very little water can be stored in the soil because of its porous nature.
Irrigation is provided to maintain desired playing characteristics. The golf course irrigation system is linked to an on-site weather station so that carefully controlled and monitored amounts of water are applied. The system operates at night when evapo-transpiration is lowest and only limited areas of the turf are irrigated i.e. greens and tees. Although the system can be fully automated, hand watering remains an essential aspect of the strategy employed.
Climate change scenarios suggest that in the southern half of Britain, summers will become hotter and drier with winters being wetter, warmer and stormier. This has important implications for water resources and both the Environment Agency and English Nature are working with golf course managers to move towards sustainable water management.
English Nature www.english-nature.org.uk
Environment Agency www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Kent Wildlife Trust www.kentwildlife.org.uk
English Golf Union www.englishgolfunion.org


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I thought kingi and Caro deserved the win more, winning the $10 000 worth of cabinetry helped the girls win. Think they still need to reign it in though otherwise they will run out of money. They don't grasp the concept of a budget.
Andy drives me insane I get they are under intense pressure but pull your finger out! I didn't realise he's a carpenter that just made me angrier. He could be saving money on labour by doing stuff himself!

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An Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday rejected an application by former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, seeking ex-National Security Adviser,NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki(Rtd) to testify in his ongoing trial.
The Justice Okon Abang-led court also refused Metuh’s prayer asking he be allowed to travel to the United Kingdom, UK for treatment.
Ruling on both applications seeking Dasuki’s appearance, the trial judge said the application lacked merit and that the ex-NSA was not a “compellable witness”.
The former PDP spokesperson is currently facing trial before the Justice Abang-led court for allegedly receiving the sum of N400 million from Dasuki.
According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the money was part of the fund meant for the procurement of arms for the military prosecuting the war against Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.


text: 02 July 2009Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams has teamed up not-for-profit company Dress for Success and Botox-maker Allergan in order to offer career advice to disadvantaged women in the workplace. The charity campaign, Express Success, aims to empower women in the current job market and Williams attended the launch of the drive in New York City this week. The actress and singer took part in several activities on the day, including a race to dress mannequins in clothes donated to the cause.Williams - who has always been frank about her use of wrinkle-relaxing injections - has worked in conjunction with Dress for Success for a number of years, before she was asked by Allergan to be the face of Express Success. Speaking to entertainment site PopEater, Williams said that the intention of the campaign is to "celebrate women while giving back". Referencing her history with Botox specifically, she said: "As a woman, I have been honest about using Botox. It's no secret that I receive the cosmetic treatments. "The procedure has helped reduce the two frown lines in between my brows that give me a tired or stressed appearance... This is an opportunity to educate women if they have any questions about the procedure." The 46-year-old singer was propelled into the limelight in 1983 when she became the first African-American women to be crowned Miss America. Later on, she made a career in music and has revived her popularity in her highly acclaimed performance as Wilhelmina Slater in Ugly Betty. The role has partial real-life crossovers for Williams, as her character also receives Botox injections in the TV show, the third series of which was completed in the USA in May but has just started airing on the UK's Channel 4.

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Hi there. I’m interested in creating a wearable tech project from the book http://sewelectric.org/diy-projects/
- The monster project where you can touch his hand and the eye will blink (or something like that). Anyway I’ve been told that some of the Lilypad parts are very hard to get at the moment (like the SimpleSnap protoboard) and was wondering it there are any alternatives I can use to achieve the same result. I need there to be no soldering in this project. Sewing will be OK but soldering will lose the audience.


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Leading environmental organisations united to find the next solution to plastic pollution at a collaborative workshop at Sea World on the Gold Coast last Saturday.
The workshop launched a cooperative network of community leaders, local and state government representatives and non-government organisations to set targets for marine debris monitoring and management on the Gold Coast.
During the day the participants shared information about the current state of marine debris, brainstormed on key litter issues and created a plans to target and reduce key litter items entering Gold Coast waterways.
Tangaroa Blue Foundation Director, Heidi Taylor said “understanding the sources of marine debris is crucial in creating successful plans that reduce the amount of litter flowing into our waterways”.
“Data collected by Australian Marine Debris Initiative partners show that cigarette butts are the number one item found during beach clean-ups on the Gold Coast over the last 8 years, closely followed by recreational fishing line. The amount of both of these items can be dramatically reduced through behaviour change, correct infrastructure and enforcement of local laws.” Ms Taylor said. “This data, collected through local networks gives us the evidence needed to strategically create a clear plan and act.”
Long-term Gold Coast clean beach advocate, Naomi Edwards said, “Together with the community, organisations and council, we are making a difference. The scale of activity amongst the community is amazing; we have a connected community network almost from Yatala to Froggies Beach.”
Reef Check Australia spokeswoman Jodi Salmond said marine debris was a big problem in any environment. “Marine debris has real and devastating effects to our environments and we need real world solutions. This workshop connected key decision makers and passionate groups to create a shared, targeted plan to reduce marine debris in the environment. By taking a strategic approach we can stop cleaning up and work together to reduce debris at the source.”
Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation spokeswoman Belle McCarthy said “We see firsthand how damaging litter can be. This workshop was the first step in stopping litter ever reaching our beaches and waterways. I am confident, thanks the passion and dedication already seen from participants, that we will soon to see real change in this area.”
To join, share and find solutions to marine debris please visit Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
This event was supported by the Queensland Government’s Everyone’s Environment Grant, Reef Check Australia, Sea World, Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Gold Coast Catchment Association and Responsible Runners.


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It’s a sunny Wednesday and Homeland residents are enjoying a lunch of salmon patty or country-fried chicken in the Main Dining room as a pleasant string of tunes floats from the piano in the corner. The songs are familiar standards and Broadway classics – “Misty,” “People,” “Maria,” a medley from “The Sound of Music.”
Residents applaud each number. Some sing the words. Others converse quietly among themselves to a gentle musical accompaniment. While they clearly enjoy the music, only a few realize the pianist was an award-winning music teacher at Lebanon Valley College and Penn State Harrisburg, as well as a composer with a storied career.
Dr. Robert Lau comes to Homeland once a month during lunchtime to play a selection of tunes on Homeland’s Steinway grand piano, a gift from a former resident.
“I always enjoy him very much,” said resident Phoebe Berner. “He’s an accomplished musician.”
Lau grew up in a musical family and knew as a child that he would pursue a career in music. He started playing the violin at age 7. By his teen years, Lau was concertmaster for the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Lebanon Valley College and supported himself by playing piano at local nightspots. He earned master’s and doctoral degrees in theoretical studies from Eastman School of Music and Catholic University.
His composing career was inspired by a guest artist at a conference who suggested he try his hand at writing. When a former LVC student played one of his pieces for a master’s-degree recital in New York City, an eminent organist on the judging panel called Lau to say he wanted to have it published.
In total, Lau has written more than 500 pieces of music, mostly choral anthems and keyboard pieces. Around 2013, his best-selling “Sing To the Lord A New Song” made the American Choral Directors Association’s list of 10 anthems that members should know – a “meaningful moment,” he says, “because it came from my peers.”
Lau’s latest work, based on one of the biblical Psalms, premieres in April 2019 as a commission for Voices of the Valley’s 40th-anniversary concert. A touring choir at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome sang another piece — an accomplishment requiring the stamp of approval from the Vatican itself.
While some classical musicians frown on playing lighter fare, Lau enjoys works by Broadway and pop composers. In retirement, he plays the organ for churches throughout the region. He began playing for Homeland’s residents in 2016.
Residents, he adds, are “very generous with their comments.” On this particular day, resident Rita Sperling approached Lau following his performance.
“I close my eyes, and I could see my mother play,” she told him. “When I played, it never sounded like that. My fingers didn’t work as well as theirs. It’s enjoyable when you can close your eyes and see your mother play piano.”
That is a typical reaction, Lau says.
“They’re such wonderful people,’’ he said. “Somebody always comes up to me and tells me how much they appreciate it. That makes it all worthwhile.”


Celtics 109, Magic 92: Rajon Rondo recorded 13 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds as Boston pulled away from visiting Orlando in the second half.
Brandon Bass contributed 18 points off the bench while Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green each added 16 as the Celtics defeated the Magic for the eighth straight time at home. Kelly Olynyk chipped in with 15 points and Tyler Zeller had 10 for Boston, which shot 55 percent from the field.
Nikola Vucevic led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds while Tobias Harris scored 17 as Orlando lost for the fourth time in five contests. Channing Frye and Evan Fournier each scored 13 points and Kyle O'Quinn added 11 off the bench for the Magic, who were playing their league-high 19th road game.
Vucevic scored 14 in the first half to help the Magic build a 47-37 lead before the Celtics drained five 3-pointers – two each by Green and Olynyk – to battle their way back in front 56-53 at intermission. Green's three-point play with 55.6 seconds left in the third pushed the lead to eight and Boston settled for a 78-73 edge going to the fourth.
The Celtics scored nine of the first 11 points in the final quarter, capped by a fast-break dunk from Evan Turner, to extend their lead to 87-75. Orlando pulled within seven, but Bass scored six during a quick 10-2 run to increase the lead to 15 with 4:11 left and Boston was on its way to a second straight win.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Sullinger was 6-of-31 from the field and scored a total of 15 points over his previous four games. … Fournier saw his streak of making at least one 3-pointer in 32 straight games come to an end after going 0-of-3 from behind the arc. … Boston outscored the Magic 50-24 off the bench.


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The Exhibition Pub & Restaurant in Godmanchester is now taking bookings for Father’s Day Lunch or Dinner?
If you’d like to treat Dad to lunch or dinner in our restaurant call us now to book a table on 01480 459134. If you’d prefer a bar meal and a few beers with Father then we can still reserve you a table. Hopefully the weather will be good enough to enjoy the beer garden.
Mothers Day was a roaring success here with us fully booked but will people treat their old man the same way?
FATHERS DAY – BOOK A TABLE NOW.


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Sometimes, life can look like an action movie. You may hear loud sirens and see flashing lights, speeding cars and cop cruisers in wild chase. But no, it is not the newest Hollywood blockbuster, it is a real-life police chase. If you live in a quiet neighborhood, those scenes may seem strange.
But each day all over the country, many police officers are engaged in dangerous real-life car chases with various fugitives. As you can imagine, not many of them successfully escape, but almost all of them try it. To catch a suspect, police officers use their cars, often ramming the fugitive’s vehicle or trying to push it off the road. This is a dangerous but necessary technique since it can damage the vehicle, yet it makes the arrest possible.
In modern times, police helicopters are helpful since they can follow the fugitive’s car even when ground forces lose sight of the vehicle. Due to aggressive driving on public streets, the lives of innocent bystanders are in danger. That is why the police want the chase over as soon as possible and to apprehend the fugitive fast.
As you will see, most suspects are bad drivers, but they try to get away regardless. Even though they know they cannot outrun those fast police cruisers or helicopters, they still go for it. This usually ends in a crashed car with the suspect on the ground in handcuffs.
So, enjoy this intense video, but remember to obey your local laws. And never try to outrun a police officer, because you can end up like them.

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Announced today, Oxford Properties Group (‘Oxford’), a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder, alongside Intracorp Homes (‘Intracorp’), has broken ground on a 649 unit multifamily apartment development in a ceremony at the Ashley Mar Housing Co-op site, located in South Vancouver. The development will help address the significant housing choice and supply crisis faced by the City of Vancouver by adding a significant source of purpose-built rental supply into the community. The development represents Oxford’s entrance into the Vancouver multifamily market.
Located steps from the Canada Line at 8495 Cambie Street and 8460 Ash Street, the nearly 1.5-acre site will offer a range of bachelor, one, two and three-bedroom homes to accommodate a wide array of renters, including families within its 524 units. The development comprises two new 27-storey and 32-storey market rental towers and a 16-storey co-op tower. The development will replace Ashley Mar’s previous 54 homes plus add an additional 71 co-op units, for a total of 125 units delivered back to the co-op upon completion.
“The Ashley Mar Co-Op renewal and development project is a perfect example of what can be achieved when public and private sectors collaborate to deliver unique and creative solutions to address the housing challenges we are seeing in Canada’s largest cities,” remarked Tyler Seaman, Senior Vice President, Canada at Oxford Properties. “By working together, we will more than double the amount of people housed within the co-op and add a significant amount of new, sorely needed, and professionally managed rental apartments to the market. All while adding thoughtful density to accommodate population growth in a neighbourhood that is already well-served by transit. We are thankful for the vision, commitment and shared values of our partners at Intracorp and the Ashley Mar Cooperative in making today’s milestone possible.”
Assisted by Oxford and Intracorp, current co-op members will be temporarily relocated off-site during the construction phase before moving back into the redeveloped 16-storey tower, which the co-op will continue to own and operate.
Designed to maintain and enhance the co-op’s sense of community, the new development will feature significant communal resident amenities, including electric vehicle charging stalls and hundreds of bicycle parking spaces.
“Today is an important milestone in a project that underscores Oxford’s purpose to create economic and social value through real estate and our first investment into the Vancouver multifamily market,” added Randy Hoffman, Senior Vice President, Canada at Oxford Properties. “As we continue to scale our business in the region, we will continue to look at a wide-array of opportunities, including partnerships with co-investors that share both our conviction in the asset class and a desire to deliver a broad range of housing solutions to suit a diverse and growing Vancouver market.”
Within the Marpole-South Cambie transit corridor, residents will be steps from the Marine Drive Skytrain station, featuring a movie theatre, grocery store, shops and restaurants. Downtown Vancouver’s pubs, restaurants, lounges and cultural venues are all easily reached by the Skytrain within twenty minutes.
“An important aspect of this venture has been the collaborative visioning with Oxford, Ashley Mar, and our Intracorp team,” stated Evan Allegretto, President, B.C, at Intracorp homes. “The advocacy that the co-op has lent to this undertaking, combined with Oxford’s commitment to delivering high-quality, professionally managed rental homes to Vancouver, is the key that has allowed us to put together such a unique project.”
Construction on the project is slated to be completed in Summer 2025.


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While thinking about environmental genomics and writing this post on a recent article in Heredity, I interviewed Eric Pante.
A recent issue of Heredity focused on the brave new world of environmental genomics. After highlighting the special issue, I started chatting to one of the contributors, Eric Pante and became interested in his work on gorgonians. Eric and his co-authors explored the … Continue reading


Mendeleev’s periodic table was based on atomic weight. In 1913, Moseley from his studies on X-rays found that the atomic number is the more fundamental property of an element than its atomic mass. Thus, atomic number was adopted as the basis of modern periodic table. Moseley’s periodic law was then formulated as:
The properties of an element are a periodic function of its atomic number.
The periodic table based on this law is known as the modern periodic table. This periodic table is also known as Long or Extended Form of the periodic table. In the Mendeleev’s periodic table the subgroups A and B have been kept together giving rise to short periods. In the modern periodic table, the subgroups A and B have been separated so that the periods have been extended. Therefore, the older version of the periodic table is also called the short form of periodic table and the modern periodic table is called the long or extended form of the periodic table.


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41. Gianluigi Buffon
Some players wind down toward the end of their careers. Buffon, who turned 41 in January, captained Juventus to five Scudetti and two Champions League finals in his last five seasons at the club – then joined PSG to triumph in France too. Not only has the World Cup-winning keeper managed to continue playing long after most goalkeepers have hung up their gloves, he has been able to do so with little discernible drop in quality.
Touted as the heir to the great Dino Zoff as a youngster, he has fulfilled that potential and even surpassed expectations – those two stand alone as the only goalkeepers to feature on the Ballon d’Or podium in the last half-century.
Career highlight: That World Cup win in Germany in 2006 – earning the best goalkeeper award in the process.