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Are you looking for an item that is not on our shelves? We can request it for you from another library!
Borrowing within TRAC
Our online catalogue not only searches our collection but it linked to over 150 member libraries of TRAC (The Regional Automation Consortium). Use the place request button to place a hold on items not available in Grande Prairie. Items shipped within TRAC can take two weeks to arrive at our library. If you have any questions about requesting from another TRAC library, please contact our Information Desk staff at (780) 357-7455.
Please check the TRAC catalogue before placing an interlibrary loan request.
You are able to search for items not owned by TRAC libraries yourself through TAL Online. TAL (The Alberta Library) links the collections from all libraries within the province into one searchable database.
As of February 10th, public library users will no longer be able to make interlibrary loan requests directly from TAL Online. Public library users can continue to use TAL Online to search as well as create, print and share reading lists.
Grande Prairie Public Library users can submit their requests to GPPL directly. If an item is not available through the shared catalogue at gppl.ca, but is available from another library on TAL Online, please submit your request to email@example.com or call 780-357-7468.
Alberta Public Library Services Branch (PLSB) will be launching a new resource sharing system to be used by public libraries in Alberta.
By searching TAL Online, you many also:
- Borrow in person from Alberta's academic libraries using a TAL Card (sign up at Customer Services)
- Borrow in person from Alberta's public libraries with your Grande Prairie card using the ME Libraries service
Requesting an Item
If you are unable to find the item you are looking for in TAL Online, you can fill out an Interlibrary Loan Request Form and Library staff will try to locate the item on your behalf. To process your request, you must have a GPPL card and an account in good standing. There is a limit of 5 active interlibrary loan requests per membership.
It can take three to six weeks for interlibrary loan material to arrive, but in some cases this may be longer. You will be notified by phone, email or text when your item arrives.
What material cannot be requested?
- Circulating material owned by TRAC libraries
- Books published and/or copyrighted in the current year
- eBooks and downloadable material
- Textbooks and course material for academic courses
Cancelling a request
Please let library staff know if you would like to cancel your ILL Request.
The loan period is set by the lending library. Most libraries will lend their items for 3 weeks.
Returns and Renewals
Materials must be returned with the ILL Bookband/Barcode card attached to the item. Items returned without these are subject to a $2.00 fee.
Renewals are not available for interlibrary loan materials as the loan period is determined by the lending library. Items may not be re-requested for a 3 month period.
Late fees for overdue ILL material are $1.00 a day to a maximum for $10.00 per item. These late fees are the responsibility of the borrower. Late return of ILL material may result in the loss of interlibrary loan borrowing privileges.
Charges for lost or damaged items are decided by the lending library and may be quite substantial. These charges are solely the responsibility of the customer, GPPL staff cannot waive or reduce these fees.
If you have any questions about requesting materials from other libraries, please contact Interlibrary Loans at 780-357-7468.

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Select incidents from October
Officers responded to 664 calls, including 38 auto crashes and 4 domestic disputes.
Editor’s note: The information here is provided to The Current by the Beacon Police Department. It may not be complete; although state law generally treats police blotter records as public records, the department has in the past removed information about serious incidents at its discretion.
Sunday, Oct. 2
After a traffic stop on Teller Avenue, Rene M. Nautazarate, 35, of Highland Falls, was charged with DWI and driving without a license.
Monday, Oct. 3
Cerious D. McCray, 42, of Wappingers Falls, was processed on a bench warrant.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Officers were dispatched for a landlord/tenant issue on Main Street. The tenant was advised that the incident is a civil matter.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Officers responded to an unattended death.
Thursday, Oct. 6
An Eliza Street caller reported a checkbook missing from her vehicle.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Andrew J. Holsopple, 21, of Clinton Corners, was charged with exposure of a person after a call about a suspicious person on South Walnut Street.
A Washington Avenue caller reported a landlord/tenant dispute. The caller was advised that the incident is a civil matter.
Sunday, Oct. 9
A caller reported her vehicle had been stolen from Main Street. The vehicle was found nearby; the caller had forgotten where she parked.
Monday, Oct. 10
A Robert Cahill Drive caller reported leaving a messenger bag near a park bench.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Alexa N. Fish, 27, of Beacon, was processed on a bench warrant.
A High Street caller reported that her Social Security number had been compromised.
Saturday, Oct. 15
A Conklin Street caller reported that a window in her home had been broken.
A Sycamore Drive caller reported a package taken from her porch.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Officers were dispatched for an unattended death.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
After an accident on Wolcott Avenue, Allison P. Smith, 19, of Beacon, was charged with DWI and driving without a license.
Daniel Guzman, 45, of Passaic, New Jersey, was remanded to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services following a guilty plea for obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Corey J. Adams, 33, of Beacon, was processed on an arrest warrant; Adams was also processed on a bench warrant from local agencies.
Friday, Oct. 21
Joseph V. Sand, 65, of Beacon, was charged with assault after an incident on Fishkill Avenue.
A Dutchess Terrace caller reported neighbors disposing of trash on his property.
Sunday, Oct. 23
A St. Lukes Place caller reported money missing from his residence.
Monday, Oct. 24
A caller reported an injury caused by a car striking her on Wolcott Avenue.
A Spring Valley caller reported two individuals attempting to take bikes that were on her property.
A Main Street caller reported an individual attempting to gain entry through his front door.
A Liberty Street caller reported being harassed by an individual known to him.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Yarelis Valladares Valentin, 25, of Newburgh, was processed on an arrest warrant.
Thursday, Oct. 27
An Ackerman Street caller reported money stolen from his home.
Sunday, Oct. 30
After a traffic stop on Cross Street, Eric R. Houseknecht, 54, of Beacon, was charged with DWI.
Monday, Oct. 31
A Phillips Street caller reported being harassed by an individual known to her.
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New application note discusses particle sizing, specific surface area and predicting attrition rate in fluidized beds
4 December 2012: Malvern, UK: A new application note on the Malvern Instruments’ website discusses the criticality of particle size in the development and production of heterogeneous catalyst materials, and presents data to demonstrate the utility of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer in achieving optimum reactivity.
Pressure titration for three different catalysts
Not only does the Mastersizer 3000 accurately determine particle size distribution for a wide range of catalyst materials, it also uses the laser diffraction measurement to calculate specific surface area. And uniquely it offers the ability to predict attrition rate in a fluidized bed from dry powder measurements at different pressures. Download ‘Particle size analysis of catalysts’ at http://www.malvern.com/catalyst
Heterogeneous describes a catalyst that is present in one phase (a solid) with the reactants in another (liquid or gas). For this type of catalyst, the reaction rate depends on the specific surface area of the solid material as this defines the available contact area between catalyst and reactants. Decreasing the particle size of a catalyst in order to increase specific surface area is often a beneficial strategy for improving its reactivity. However, a smaller particle size can be problematic. In some reactions a catalyst with particles that are too fine can cause a number of problems, ranging from health and safety issues due to dust formation through to loss of reactivity through uncontrolled agglomeration. Balancing the efficacy of the catalyst with reducing any risks of having a small particle size means that there is usually an optimum particle size range for a given catalyst.
The Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer delivers rapid, accurate particle size distributions for both wet and dry dispersions with the minimum of effort, bringing operator-independent measurements that every user can rely on. It measures over a wide dynamic range from 0.01 - 3500 µm and packs this exceptional performance into the smallest of footprints. Of particular value for the study of catalyst attrition is the power and precision of the integral Aero dry dispersion engine which enables very close control of the dispersion conditions applied. This enables researchers to gain real insight into the propensity of different catalysts to break down during processing.
Download ‘Particle size analysis of catalysts’ at http://www.malvern.com/catalyst
About Malvern Instruments
Malvern Instruments is a market leader in measuring performance controlling material properties. These include particle size, particle shape, zeta potential, molecular weight, size and conformation, rheological properties and chemical identification. Malvern delivers the systems, support and expertise that ensure the analytical integrity and productivity needed to drive research, development and manufacturing.
Malvern’s measurement solutions for scientists, technologists and engineers advance continually through customer collaboration. Complementary materials characterization systems deliver inter-related measurements that reflect the complexities of particulates and disperse systems, nanomaterials and macromolecules. Combining intelligently implemented technologies with in-depth industry applications knowledge and support, Malvern provides customers with the competitive advantage they demand.
Headquartered in Malvern, UK, Malvern Instruments has subsidiary organizations in all major European markets, North America, China, Japan and Korea, a joint venture in India, a global distributor network and applications laboratories around the world. www.malvern.com
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Country Music Flashback: Luke Bryan
On this day in 2013, Luke Bryan was at the top of the Country singles chart with his hit song, "That's My Kind of Night"
Written by Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano, and Ashley Gorley, the song spent twelve weeks at the top of the chart.
"That's My Kind of Night" launched Bryan as the first male country music artist to top the Billboard's Hot Country Songs and Top Country Albums charts simultaneously.
Here's a look back at the music video for this fan-favorite from Luke Bryan.

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Discarded electronics make up 70% of all toxic waste in landfills
Much has been said recently of the undesirable byproducts of the materials going into modern electronics – slave labor, pollution, depletion of rare earth minerals – but another factor to consider is the waste these devices generate when they are discarded.
Solution: Have manufacturers create better recycling programs
Apple claims to have created a sophisticated machine that can quickly disassemble an iPhone, enabling Apple to reuse more of the materials in the phone – thus reducing how much of the phone ends up in the landfill, while also allowing Apple to reuse some of the valuable minerals that go into the phone.
“True innovation means considering what happens to a product at every stage of its life cycle. Liam disassembles your iPhone when it’s no longer functioning, so the materials inside can live on. Because in a world of limited resources, some things can’t be replaced.”
- New recycling technology is expensive at first. Can it scale?

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BCee’s Spearhead imprint celebrate a decade in the game with a massive new compilation celebrating new sounds alongside the best in the back catalogue. Disc 2’s Future Sounds include a lush, summery VIP of Technicolour’s Centrifuge, top liquid rollers from Villem & McLeod and LSB and plenty more besides. Without bothering to describe every track, suffice to say they’re all well worth a listen.
As if that wasn’t enough, Disc 1 features 12 of the best from the back catalogue remastered specially for this release. Legendary tracks such as Netsky’s IRefuse, BCee & S.P.Y’s Is There Anybody Out There? and Redeyes’ Luv & Haight are among a tremendous selection of the label’s best and brightest rollers. Personally I don’t understand why Captured In Time wasn’t in there, but everyone must have their own personal favourites that didn’t make the cut.
Ridiculously enough you can cop this tremendous selection on double vinyl and CD for the incredibly reasonable price of £20 from the Spearhead Store, or you can pick up the 3CD set (including a mix from BCee) alone for a tenner. If you’re into your liquid this is the steal of the century – go grab a copy while you still can!
Today’s classic selection comes from Riya and dBridge in the form of Seems Like. The second release in the short but perfectly formed (and massively influential) Autonomic series combines Riya’s knack for a melancholy vocal with dBridge’s synth driven explorations in 85/170BPM envelope pushing, and still sounds as rich and fresh as it did nearly five years ago. Deeper beats…
CIA return with another fine and varied selection pairing the rough with the smooth over four new tracks for what appears from the title to be the first in a series of Classified EPs. Chroma step up first, providing a tough, rolling relick of Total Science & S.P.Y’s Whoonga. Next up comes a classic Calibre deep roller; not the man’s finest work, but instilled with that unmistakable quality and atmosphere that pervades so much of his work nonetheless.
The familiar and yet never played out combination of Total Science & Riya make a welcome appearance with a silky new composition featuring the usual hints of jazz and soul over a firm backbone of breaks and bass, leaving man of the moment Mako to close the EP with a hefty slice of chopped up techstep. It’s difficult to fault any of these tracks! Check out the clips below and look for the EP dropping at all good digital outlets from March 2nd.
The eleventh installment in our exclusive mix series comes from Avantgarde alumni Hanzo & Randie. The duo celebrate their forthcoming track for the label’s Theory of the Avantgarde LP with a tasty mix focussing on the techier end of the D&B spectrum but still with place for melody and soul. Check it out via Mixcloud below or head to Hearthis.at for streaming and Dropbox for a download.
Inward – Monochrome (Avantgarde dub)
Cern – Tiamat (Dispatch)
Ulterior Motive – Longshot (Metalheadz)
Dabs – Objection (Dispatch)
Break & DLR – New Design (Symmetry)
Concept Vision & Segment – Deserted (Blackout)
Alix Perez, Phace, Misanthrop – Burn Out (Shogun Audio)
Enei – Hot Plate (Critical)
Dabs, ArpXP & Grotesque – Keep Shut (Avantgarde dub)
Spinline and Hydro – Perimeter (Demand)
EBK – Strength (Dispatch)
Break – Love So True (Symmetry)
Enei and Emperor – Liberation (Critical)
Inward, Hanzo & Randie – Tetra (Redlight)
Concept Vision & Segment – Mindshaker (Blackout)
Signs – Desert Storm (Cause 4 Concern)
Maztek – Limber (Renegade Hardware)
Noisia – Running Blind (Vision)
Stealth ft. Codebreaker – Nightfall (RAM)
DLR and Script ft. Martyna Baker – Blue room (Metalheadz)
Hybris, Quadrant, D-Struct & Iris – Graphene (Dispatch)
Animal Defection – Arcadia (Avantgarde dub)
Kasra & Enei – Breath (Critical)
Blu Mar Ten – In Your Eyes (Ulterior Motive Remix) (Blu Mar Ten)
DLR, Nymfo, Need for Mirrors and HLZ – Totem (Dispatch)
Heavy1 & P-Fine – Melee (Avantgarde dub)
Hanzo, Randie & Bayou – Totentanz (Avantgarde dub)
Foreign Concept – Ask yourself (Critical)
Sabre and Riya – Injustice (Critical)
Scene legends Total Science drop their debut EP for Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint, showcasing a nice variety of sub styles of D&B. The titular See Your Face sees the duo team up with go-to female vocalist Riya for a silky smooth liquid roller, all crisp drums and piano. While the tune isn’t gonna win any medals for innovation, the execution is flawless and the combination of Total Science and Riya isn’t one I’m gonna get bored of anytime soon.
Straight into track two the duo switch things up immediately with the deadly vibes of Hush Ya Mouth, clattering straight into energetic territory with a tear-out dancefloor smasher. This one will be doing the damage in the clubs!
Out into the back end of the EP Just Want You provides an interesting juxtaposition of cut up vocal samples with blasting techstep bass set over a pretty cut-up drum line. Finally, Riya gets involved once again with a surprise tempo shift down to deep Garage territory on Suspicious. Something for everyone! Check out the previews and look out for this dropping on vinyl and digital from Monday August 26th.
Metalheadz bring us another must have 12″ from Lenzman! A side Empty Promise covers all the bases nicely; rolling breakbeats, soft pads, soulful vocals and just enough grime in the bassline to give the tune some teeth. Then over on the flip Makoto gives Broken Dreams the remix treatment, making the song his own while retaining the trademark vocal that made the original such a big hit on release.
As if all of that wasn’t enough, the ‘headz camp are also giving away a nice little freebie in the form of Subwave’s remix of Lenzman & Riya’s Open Page. Grab yourself a copy here and look out for the Empty Promise 12″ dropping on April 29th.
The release of new material on Total Science‘s CIA Records imprint is always a pleasure, with the boys always keeping the quality ridiculously high and only putting out releases when they’re good and ready. This latest LP (the sequel to Tuned In some eleven years on) showcases that quality from a variety of artists across pretty much all the styles of Drum & Bass, and even among a year of so many LP releases shines through as a great album.
The LP delivers deeper tracks like Lenzman’s remix of Past Lives and the beautiful Stolen Moments from Riya & Zero T alongside techier numbers from the likes of Spirit, 8-Bits & Q-Project and Beta 2, along with some standout leftfield drumwork from Fracture on The Breaks. You can stream a few of my favourites below, so check it out and go grab yourself a copy from your favourite store!
To celebrate the recent release of the beautiful Follow You Around / Contract single on Blu Mar Ten Music, Stray has compiled a top notch mix spanning all the styles of drum & bass. Starting out with some smooth liquid rollers, then venturing off into darker territory, and featuring some absolutely outstanding tracks such as Amit‘s Killer Driller before finishing up with the A side of the single, this is thoughtful d&b at it’s best.
Marcus Intalex‘s Manchester based Soul:R imprint is gearing up to release the debut album from MC DRS, and ahead of that they’ve put together a quality 12″ taken from the album. The A-side sees DRS teaming up with Russian producer Enei, with tight rhymes over a classic “steppa”-style D&B beat. Over on the flip is Holding On with Lenzman, Jehst & Riya, an altogether more soulful, liquid-funk affair with a warm, uplifting chorus.
DRS has also put together a youtube playlist of his influences which features a wide variety of quality tunes from the likes of Goldie, Otis Reading and The Pharcyde – well worth a listen!
Check out the video for Count to Ten below, grab the single (out Monday on Soul:R from all good outlets) and watch out for the album over the next few months.


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We made these for Christmas with the egg nog added in and they were delicious! We make them all the time without the egg nog and they are just as good. My family calls them Monster Pancakes because of they way they grow so big in the oven.
1 C. Milk (Replace 1 cup of milk with 1/2 cup low fat milk and 1/2 eggnog to reduce thickness and add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg)
1 C. all-purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Salt (reduce to 1/4 tsp. if using salted butter)
4 Tbs. Butter, melted
Place the eggs, milk, flour and salt in a mixing bowl; mix thouroghly. Pour the melted butter into an ungreased 9x13x2 baking dish; add batter. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Make sure to monitor the oven so the tips of the pancake don't burn. You will know when it's cooked when the tips of the pancake begin to lightly brown.
Dust pancake with confectioner's sugar; serve immediatly with the syrup (see recipe below or use your own). It is also good to use whip cream and berry jam or peaches.
Butter Cream Syrup (Coconut or other flavoring)
1 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Buttermilk
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Coconut Flavoring (optional or any other flavoring that you want)
Heat butter, sugar, buttermilk, baking soda and flavoring by slowly bringing to a boil (it will foam, so be sure to put in large sauce pan). Take off heat.
I love to cook and bake and decided to create this blog to share some of my favorite recipes. I'm also pleased to have some great recipe contributions from my sister-in-law Amber. Hopefully we will have plenty of ideas for you. Enjoy!
p.s. We'd love to hear from you. If you try a recipe, let us know how it turned out.

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PRINCETON — This year’s National Life Prayer Chain, a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans, will be on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 1, at Veterans Park in Princeton.
Participants should gather at 2:45 p.m. From 3 to 4 p.m., they will stand in prayerful silence along Main Street reflecting and praying for a great respect for human life, especially the unborn, the weak and the elderly. Pro-life signs will be provided. Those unable to stand for one hour may bring a chair.
For more information, call Rita Tracey, St. Louis Respect Life coordinator, at 815-879-0308.


The Tomatometer score — based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics — is a trusted measurement of critical recommendation for millions of fans. It represents the percentage of professional critic reviews that are positive for a given film or television show.
From the Critics
From RT Users Like You!
The Tomatometer is 60% or higher.
The Tomatometer is below 60%.
Movies and TV shows are Certified Fresh with a steady Tomatometer of 75% or
higher after a set amount of reviews (80 for wide-release movies, 40 for
limited-release movies, 20 for TV shows), including 5 reviews from Top Critics.
Percentage of users who rate a movie or TV show positively.
Carrie turns the tables on the mastermind of the Langley bombing and recruits one of Iran's most powerful operatives. Meanwhile, Saul struggles to keep an intrusive Sen. Lockhart at bay; and Dana makes a radical decision that changes her family forever.


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Burcon announces breakthrough in sunflower protein development
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a technology company involved in the development of plant-based proteins for the F&B sector, has announced that it has developed an economical, scalable process to extract high-purity protein ingredients from sunflower seeds for use in foods and beverages.
Leveraging its core protein technology platform and expertise, Burcon has developed a proprietary extraction and purification process to convert sunflower meal, a by-product of the production of sunflower oil, into high-quality sunflower protein isolates that feature a neutral taste and off-white color. These properties make them ideal for use in a variety of valuable food applications, in particular those featuring delicate flavors. Sunflower proteins currently on the market consist of concentrates in the range of 50-60% protein content, while Burcon’s new sunflower protein isolates are greater than 90% pure protein. Similar to all Burcon proteins, its sunflower proteins feature exceptional taste and functional attributes that can address many of the formulation challenges currently facing plant-based protein product developers as they address rising global consumer demands for protein-rich foods and beverages that have clean labels and are natural, tasty and more sustainable.
“A source of clean-label, plant-based protein that offers excellent taste and texture is exactly what food and beverage product formulators are seeking," commented Peter H. Kappel, interim CEO & Chairman of the Board. "We are highly encouraged by the positive feedback we’ve received to date for our sunflower protein and are working diligently to bring this next-generation protein ingredient to market as soon as possible.”
Sunflower is the world’s third-largest oilseed crop – behind soy and canola/rapeseed – and is a natural oilseed source of non-GMO, non-allergenic, clean label protein. Once oil is extracted from the seeds, the leftover meal is normally fed to livestock to develop animal protein. However, the Burcon process innovation allows high-quality, food-grade plant protein to be upcycled directly from the meal much more effectively, making it a highly sustainable protein ingredient for use in various food and beverage applications around the world.
Burcon is collaborating with Pristine Gourmet, a processor of 100% pure Canadian, non-GMO cold-pressed virgin oils, to further optimize Burcon’s novel sunflower protein technology. The parties are working together under a previously announced CA$1 million project that included a co-investment from Protein Industries Canada. In addition, Burcon intends to develop ideal food and beverage applications for its unique sunflower protein isolate while establishing a market for this new class of plant-based protein ingredients.
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Notes from around Chicago outdoors.
WILD OF THE WEEK
Bruce Drevets photographed this dragonfly in “late July hanging out in the garden in Olympia Fields, 5:30 in the morning!’’ Jim Phillips, Forest Preserves of Cook County fisheries biologist and a dragonfly/damselfly expert, emailed, “It is a black saddlebags. Either a young male that hasn’t completely darkened yet or a female.’’
Wild of the Week, the celebration of wild scenes and photos around Chicago outdoors, runs as warranted on Sundays on the Sun-Times outdoors page. Send nominations by Facebook (Dale Bowman), Twitter (@BowmanOutside) or email email@example.com.
“Why did the woolly bear caterpillar cross the Major Taylor Trail?” Bill Savage tweet
A: I don’t know, but I know early reports of woolly bears arrive. And the Major Taylor is on my to-do list, hiking it not biking it.
10: Inches of a pumpkinseed sunfish caught this summer at Hennepin-Hopper lakes at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge. It would have easily beaten the Illinois record (11.2 ounces), caught Jan. 15, 2010 by Jeff Parsons from the Mississippi River. Photo is of a pumpkinseed, which would probably be near the record, too, from the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge BioBlitz.
“The discovery of two new non-native zooplankton in the Great Lakes is concerning news. The fact that these are the third and fourth non-native zooplankton found in Lake Erie in the past three years is an alarming trend.’’
Alliance for the Great Lakes statement on WednesdayWILD TIMES
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION
(Click here for general list of banquets and events)
Wednesday: Fox Valley Flydowns banquet, Parkway by the Lake, Ingleside. Contact Jeff Vanderlip at (815) 713-0197 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Tuesday: Frank Loye on Chippewa Flowage, Chicagoland Muskie Hunters chapter of Muskies Inc., North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., Glenview, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Dale Bowman, “Changing Lake Michigan: Fish and People,’’ Salmon Unlimited, Elk Grove Village VFW,, 7 p.m.
Through Sunday: Conservation World, Illinois State Fair, Springfield, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Now: Resident combination and antlerless-only archery deer permits available over-the-counter
Through Friday: Applications accepted, third lottery, firearm and muzzleloader deer permits. Click here for information.
Through Aug. 20: Application accepted, second lottery, fall turkey shotgun. Click here for information.
Through Aug. 31: Applications for free upland game permits open. Click here for information.
(Click here for full package of northeast Illinois hunter safety classes)
Tuesday-Wednesday: Chicago, carryinillinois.com/hunter-safety-course.html
Friday-Saturday: Morris, email@example.com
Sept. 1-2: Morris, rainbowcouncil.org
Sept. 6 and 8: Newark, (815) 210-4995
Sept. 8-9: Kankakee, (815) 935-2700
(Click here for the statewide list)
Saturday-next Sunday: Youth/Women’s clinics, Shabbona Lake State Park, (217) 524-5466
Aug. 25-26: Aurora Sportsmen’s Club, Waterman, firstname.lastname@example.org
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Saturday: About Boating Safely, Fox Lake, email@example.com
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HighTech In SomeWays 3/5
Dear App. WhoEver Made This Is A Very Good Audio/Sound Creator I Know Theese Are Off Of A Radio And Youtube But Overall It Sounds Just Like Spotify And SoundCloud If Not Better The Reason Why I Think That Is Because I Played Some Music And Sounded Super Clean And Smooth I’m Giving This. 3 Stars Though Because There Is No Copyright Music In Here And The No Is Saying Nada Copyright Music There Is Absolutely No Copyright Music Here But Overall Its A Great App And I Suggest You Add Copyright FreE Music! Thank You App!
This app is crap 1/5
I would give this app a half a star. I can’t find any music that I listen to and if I do it’s nothing but remix’s
just downloaded this app, i downloaded a song and turned off the wifi and it worked
but now each time i try downloading a song
the app crashes and kicks me out , i tried a lot and it keeps doing that, other than that the app is nice just hopes it stops kicking me out
Not good music 1/5
There are barely any songs to listen to and half of the ‘songs’ on here are podcasts.
Not my type 3/5
Not the particular music that I like but other than that you guys are doing great
love it but 4/5
By stell rodrigez 🦄❤
ok i love this but every time i try to download a song it takes me out the app plz fix that but over all i love it well it's a short review but bye
By granny cupcake
Not a good app wouldn’t pull up artist or songs I was looking for! Tried everything but still wouldn’t pull the things up I was looking for!
is he music free to download n listen offline jw
No salen músicas del presente por ejemplo anuel bad bunny
No original artists 1/5
Covers and remixes can be awesome and all, but there’s NO original artist tracks. I’ve searched long and hard for songs, but I’ve only found ONE original artist track. The concept is awesome for this app, but no original artist tracks. Otherwise good job guys.
Please add the actual song 3/5
I searched up Bounce Out With That but it only made a remix and not the actual song when you can please fix this or ima go back to YouTube!
It’s good but not 5 stars 4/5
Why I rated it 4 stars is because it has some of the music that is popular or is rising to be popular I hope you can start adding more music by (lil xan lil skies etc) besides that this app runs very well just please add more rap
Amazing app 5/5
It’s a wonderful music app, it runs well, and it looks good lol. I just wish there was more music on it. I can’t find “some” rap songs that I like. BUT since this app is so well made, that doesn’t really bother me. They still have 75% of the songs I want and they definitely got a 5 star from me.
Better than I thought 4/5
SO. I had to go to Phoenix and I wanted to listen to music offline. Once I got the app and downloaded everything, I turned it in and turned off the WiFi. It worked. Then, when I went somewhere else, I “turned on” my music. It exited out of the app BEFORE I got to use it. Other than that, I would also like to say that there are barely any new songs. Otherwise, goes up to standards.
No good music 2/5
It’s all foreign. Terrible music. No good music. All trash. But if you are from a bad country then you might like. It is a well put toga there app but had no good music.
Very Smooth 5/5
By Kevin Horvath
I like how smooth and intuitive it is to use this app. It has great content and it’s beautifully designed. I wouldn’t compare it to Spotify or Pandora but I do enjoy using it!
No recent pop songs 4/5
I tried to find music that I liked and it was all remixes. If this app had good songs it would be 5 stars.
Good app 5/5
Easy to use awesome
No African songs. That's really sad
By Pic kilowatts
All I found was a bunch of trash beats someone uploaded
Promising Music App 5/5
This is a promising music APP. It has a lot of song I like and can playback in background while downloading.
One improvement I recommend is add the download button to the details view of song so that I can download it without going back to search list view.
No music 1/5
There is no good music
Music download??? 1/5
By Le roi yohan
First of all once ive downloaded this app, there’s only few music to listen to..
Secondly all the things i search for is not available so what’s the use of having this app..
going to delete dont really understand what’s the purpose of this app maybe to discover some amateur artist but that’s all..
Stupid app 1/5
So limited this app should be removed out of de store
2 out of 5 rating 2/5
I have to give this a 2 out of 5, I tried searching some artists but they didn’t appear and I tried again but the artist I was looking for also didn’t appear. But yeah..

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Hey y'all! I took a little bit of a hiatus for the holidays and because my nails were in pretty rough shape for some reason but I'm back with my first post of 2016 to share a new polish by My World Sparkles Lacquer. This little beauty is called Black Opal and I have a ton of pictures to share with you, so lets get started!
Black Opal is a gorgeous black jelly polish with various sized multichrome flakes running throughout. I'm sure you guys have seen the shattered glass nail art floating around on social media, right? Black Opal reminds me of that but in micro form all contained in one bottle! My swatch shows 2 coats plus topcoat. The application was easy though the formula was a bit on the thicker side. It also self leveled across my nail nicely. I had no issues getting the flakes out and they dispersed across my nail evenly. Overall, a beautiful polish with a great formula.
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The last thing I have to share with you guys today is January's Pamper Gem from My World Sparkles. This month's hand pampering beauty is a relaxing lavender scent and is garnished with real lavender flower buds. The Pamper Gems from My World Sparkles are made with deep conditioning oils and natural essential oils to provide a lasting scent and moisturizing properties as well. My hands were incredibly soft and moisturized after using it!
Both Black Opal and the lavender Pamper Gem are available right now in the My World Sparkles shop. You can find them both HERE. Black Opal is 5 free and comes in a 1/2 oz (15ml) bottle and is on sale right now for only $5! The lavender Pamper Gem is available in a single pack for $1.50, a double pack for $2.50, and a triple pack for $3.75. I highly recommend trying them out!
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The world will have to react with the same urgency to climate change as to the coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross said Tuesday, warning that global warming poses a greater threat than Covid-19.
Even as the pandemic rages, climate change isn’t taking a break from wreaking havoc, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies (IFRC) said in a new outline.
In the outline, on global catastrophes since the 1960s, the Geneva-based organisation pointed out that the world had been hit by more than 100 disasters — many of them climate related — since the World Health Association declared the pandemic in March. More than 50 million people had been affected, it said.
“Of class lesson, the Covid is there, it’s in front of us, it is affecting our families, our friends, our relatives,” IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain told a virtual press convention.
“It’s a very, very serious crisis the world is facing currently,” he said of the pandemic, which has already claimed more than 1.3 million lives. But he warned that the IFRC expects “climate change will have a more remarkable medium and long term have an effect on on the human life and on Soil.”
And while it looked increasingly more likely that one or several vaccines would soon develop into to be had against Covid-19, Chapagain stressed that “unfortunately there’s no vaccine for climate change”.
‘No vaccine for climate change’
In terms of global warming, he warned, “it’ll require a a lot more sustained action and investment to in reality give protection to the human life on this Soil.”
The frequency and intensity of extreme weather and climate-related events had already increased substantially in recent decades, said the IFRC. In 2019 alone, the world was once hit by 308 natural disasters — 77 percent of them climate or weather-related — killing some 24,400 people. The number of climate and weather-related disasters has been regularly climbing since the 1960s, and has surged by almost 35 percent since the 1990s, IFRC said.
Read more | Jeff Bezos announces USD 791 million in grants to 16 groups fighting climate change: Outline
This can be a lethal development. Weather and climate-related disasters have killed more than 410,000 people during the last decade, most of them in poorer countries, with heatwaves and storms proving the most lethal, the outline said. Faced with this threat, which “literally threatens our long-term survival”, IFRC called on the international community to act with the urgency required.
Give protection to most vulnerable communities’
It estimated that around $50 billion would be needed every year over the next decade to help the 50 developing countries to adapt to the changing climate. IFRC stressed that that amount was once “dwarfed by the global response to the economic have an effect on of Covid-19,” which has already passed $10 trillion. It also lamented that much of the money invested so far in climate change prevention and mitigation was once not going to the developing countries most at risk.
“Our first responsibility is to give protection to communities that are most exposed and vulnerable to climate risks,” Chapagain said, warning though that “our research demonstrates that the world is collectively failing to do that.”
“There’s a lucid disconnection between where the climate risk is greatest and where climate adaptation underwriting goes,” he said.
“This disconnection could very polite cost lives.”

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New photos for Suburbicon, Downsizing, All the Money in the World, and Molly’s Game
EW has debuted brand-new photos from four upcoming dramas, including Alexander Payne’s Downsizing, Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World, George Clooney’s Suburbicon, and Aaron Sorkin’s Molly’s Game. Check them all out in the gallery below!
For Alexander Payne’s follow-up to 2013’s Nebraska, the director described Downsizing as “Black Mirror by way of Robert Altman.” The film tells the high concept story of a man (Matt Damon) and his wife (Kristen Wiig) who, deciding that their lives have gotten out of hand, volunteer to have themselves shrunk down. The cast will also include Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau. Alec Baldwin, Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Sudeikis. Written by Payne and Jim Taylor, the film arrives December 22.
All the Money in the World will follow the 1973 kidnapping of oil heir John Paul Getty III and his mother Abigail Getty/Gail Harris’ desperate attempt to get the boy’s grandfather, oilman John Paul Getty Sr (at the time the richest man in the world), to pay the ransom. Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, and Kevin Spacey star in the Ridley Scott film, and Scott tells EW all about casting Spacey in the role (their first time working together). It will debut December 8.
George Clooney’s Suburbicon, which the director describes as starting “like a Disney film” and ending like “an acid trip of some form,” stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Noah Jupe and Oscar Isaac. Suburbicon is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawns…the perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality, as husband and father Gardner Lodge must navigate the town’s dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit, and violence. This is a tale of very flawed people making very bad choices. This is Suburbicon. The film will open in theaters on October 27.
Finally, Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut Molly’s Game stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera. The film tells the story of Molly Bloom (Chastain), a beautiful, young, Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally is her criminal defense lawyer (Elba), who learns that there’s much more to Molly than the tabloids lead us to believe. It’s set to arrive November 22.

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(ConservativeInsider.org) – On Monday, March 11, a Kansas judge sided with Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach, upholding the state’s ban on changing the sex marker on identification cards and driver’s licenses. District Judge Teresa Watson reaffirmed her July 2023 decision, which barred the Department of Revenue from allowing transgender individuals to alter their biological sex on official documents.
The legal battle began with Kobach’s lawsuit against Democratic Governor Laura Kelly in 2023. This came after the state legislature passed a law (SB 180) suspending sex changes on ID cards. The court issued a temporary restraining order despite Kelly’s veto, leading to extended legal proceedings.
Kobach praised the ruling in a statement, calling it a victory for the rule of law and common sense. He said the court upheld the legislature’s intent to document biological sex at birth.
Watson’s 31-page memorandum addressed arguments from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), representing transgender individuals. The ACLU argued that the law violated the state constitution’s right to bodily autonomy, citing a 2019 Supreme Court decision on abortion access.
However, Watson disagreed, stating that driver’s license information doesn’t prevent transgender people from controlling their bodies or making health and family life decisions. She added that the Supreme Court ruling didn’t establish a right to maintain information on state-issued IDs.
Watson highlighted testimony from intervenors who said having an ID with a sex marker not matching their gender identity did not lead to severe consequences like violence or job loss. However, intervenors reported feelings of embarrassment or humiliation in certain situations.
Kansas joins Florida as the only two states currently enforcing such restrictions on state-issued IDs.
Meanwhile, D.C. Hiegert, an LGBTQ+ legal fellow at the ACLU, expressed disappointment with the ruling, foreseeing negative impacts for transgender individuals, including harassment and denial of services. The ACLU reiterated its position that the perceived harm to the state is outweighed by the significant effect on transgender Kansans forced to carry IDs that don’t match their gender identity.
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A sweet and tangy burger with a punch.
Enjoy these spicy burgers with a cool, crisp glass of Sutter Home White Zinfandel. The perfect combination of spicy and sweet to excite the taste buds!
This is version # 2 of my Garam Masala Burger. This version has dry bread crumbs and pepper jack cheese. Version # 1 has couscous & feta cheese. Both versions are loaded with flavor.
This burger combines red hot pepper flakes and cocoa with a creamy center and flavorful cheese topping.
A delicious burger with tang and heft.
Flavorful, sweet and spicy, this hamburger combines Asian influences, red cabbage and apples to create a unique flavor combination unlike any other hamburger.
One of my favorite ways to grill beef is with rosemary andgarlic - a wonderful combination. Add some tropical flavors and it's even better. That is the inspiration for this recipe.
This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Mexican dishes- a barbacoa burrito.
This burger is my version of an Asian-inspired, grilled pineapple burger my husband loved on vacation in Hawaii.
I began by creating a burger that used some of Wisconsin's famous products: cheese and sausage/bacon.
Created by a college student, the number 241 represents the apartment number of the creator when the burger was created.
This is something that I used to try to get my kids to eat more vegatables. They seemed to like it.
i hope you do as well.
Sloppy Joes are a staple in our school cafeterias. This burger allows adults to enjoy the flavor from childhood without the mess.
In my fusion burger, I use the flavors of Arizona and Hawaii. The use of spicy mayo sauce, cilantro, haiwaiian honey mustard and jalapeno glazed pineapple make this a special burger.
My many years spent as an artist and art teacher inspired the creation of this burger which blends the sweet and savory flavors of French cuisine.
This is my version of "Hawaiian Pizza" in a burger.
The Korean Gochujang Sauce and the Korean Cuisine has inspired me to create these delicious sliders.
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Monchique Guest House offers four luxurious suites, one being a family suite with an inter-leading room. There is no need to pack the following as they are all provided in each suite: towels, soaps, shampoos, gowns, slippers, manicure sets and shower
Full English Breakfast tailored to your personal preference. Swimming pool set in beautiful garden. Laundry service available. DStv. Secure parking. Close to restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Within easy reach of Montecasino. Easy access to ...
Forest Town Guest Cottages situated in Forest Town in Johannesburg. These attractively and comfortably furnished villas are self-contained, separate and private, 1- and 2-bedroom villas to suit families, the business traveller and tourists.
Acacia House Executive Suite is an exclusive private suite, comprising accommodation for a single business professional or a couple. Situated in Kelvin, a peaceful boomed suburb of Sandton, Acacia House is close to Sandton...
Stone Hill offers self catering accommodation in Magaliesburg, on Gauteng's West Rand. Pet and Child Friendly Self Catering Accommodation. With breathtaking views over Magaliesburg, Stone Hill has 10 fully equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages,
Welcome to The Roosters Nest BnB, a family owned and -run guesthouse which is set in beautiful tranquil country surroundings, and boasts a beautiful lush garden with lots of old, big trees which offer a restful country feel.
Grasdak Guesthouse offers visitors bed and breakfast accommodation in Brits in the North West province. Grasdak Guest House is an elegant guest house situated in Brits in the heart of the North West. Our bed and breakfast offers all the facilities for a p
Puschka Cottage offers self catering accommodation on a certified organic farm about 30kms from the small town of Magaliesburg in Gauteng. We provide 3 self catering options, all of which are a haven for anyone wanting to "get away from it all". Puschka H
Fires Mountain Lodge provides self catering chalet accommodation in Hartbeespoort in the North West province. (Sleeps either 2,4 or 8 adults and children). Situated on the slopes of the Waterberg mountain range at Saartjiesnek pass, overlooking the Hartbe
Oxnead Guesthouse provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Moreleta Park in Pretoria East. This beautiful establishment with its Cape Georgian style is one of the first guesthouses established in Pretoria. Oxnead still offers a comfortable and highly r
Ponciana Superior Guesthouse offers... superior bed and breakfast accommodation in Hartbeespoort in the North West Province. We are an AA Superior Qualified Assured exclusive luxury guesthouse on the top of the hill in Ifafi which gives us the most stunni
Die Pastorie Guesthouse/Gastehuis provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Silverton to the east of Pretoria / Tshwane in the Gauteng province. We cater for the discerning corporate and leisure traveler. The guesthouse consists of seven luxurious en su
Rivendell presents discerning guests with self catering accommodation in the Hartbeespoort Dam area in the North West Province.(Sleeps 6 max). Rivendell is a modern self catering home offering accommodation for families wanting to get away for a relaxing
The Syrene is a friendly, professionally run four star boutique hotel featuring the luxury of business class travel. As the name suggests our guests will experience a quiet, private and tranquil setting offering best in class accommodation and personalize
Shangrila Innibos is surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesberg Mountain range opposite the world famous Elephant Sanctuary and within walking distance to the Monkey Sanctuary. Hartbeespoort Dam is very popular for weekend getaways or day trips. In the
The PERFECT ROSEBANK ACCOMMODATION for Business and Leisure Travellers. There are 56 huge rooms and apartments, the beds are comfortable, the WiFi is fast & free and the coffee is GOOD! This perfect location makes getting around Johannesburg that much eas
Mokoya Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Magaliesburg on Gauteng's West Rand. Mokoya Lodge & Sweet Thyme Restaurant, is an exclusive Lodge nestled in the heart of the Hekpoort Valley ideally halfway between Magaliesburg & Hartbeespoort Dam.
Amalia Cottages offers self catering accommodation in Rietfontein in Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng. Situated close to Wonderboom South, this cozy self-catering garden cottage (sleeps 2) is in central Pretoria with private entrance. Comfortable sleeping acco
It is situated near large shopping centres, 20km from downtown Jhb and is a 20-30 minute drive from both Jhb International, and Lanseria Airports. Accommodation - 4 double rooms with private bathrooms.
Kosmos Getaway provides self catering flatlet accommodation in the Hartbeespoort Dam area in the North West province. Kosmos Getaway / Wegbreek is situated in the tranquil charming Kosmos village, nestling against the Magalies mountains. The two flatlets

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Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup
1 pound hamburger
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 & 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups of beef broth
16 ounces of canned tomato sauce
14.5 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried marjoram (start with half a teaspoon to play it safe)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 & 1/4 cups dry small elbow pasta
1 & 1/2 cups frozen corn
garnishments: parsley and parmesan cheese, grated.
in a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add onions & carrots. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic & saute for another 2 minutes. Pour mixture onto a plate. Set aside.
in same pot, add the other tablespoon of olive oil. Add hamburger. Season with the salt & pepper. Brown and crumble hamburger. When cooked, drain fat. Return the plate of vegetables to the pot with the hamburger. Add broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, worcestershire, marjoram, thyme, bay leaves and if needed more salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Boil and stir occasionally until pasta has cooked through. (15-20 minutes). Add corn last 3 minutes of cooking.
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The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showingkey stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you''ve got every sewing questioncovered.
Written by a passionate stitcher and teacher, with her own sewing school, eagerto produce a one-stop sewing bible for her students, this book leaves no hem unturned. You can dip in at any level - whether you''re new to sewing or refining your art, whether you want to repair an old skirt or create a new one, whether you want to spruce up a curtain or design one from scratch. And with a Foreword by U.S. sewing teacher, Diana Rupp, this book has it all sewn up.
The Patterns chapter covers everything from understanding a pattern to altering one. In General Techniques, close-up photography and guiding annotation to explain key techniques step by step. A section on Basic Patterns and Variations then guides you through creating six garments. Patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of trousers. Instructions are also given for possible variations of each garment. Finally, chapters on Alterations and repairs and Customizing offer practical tips for repairing worn items and inspiration for modernizing tired pieces. Packed with essential advice and inspiration, this is the dressmaking bible that no budding seamstress should be without.
Sewing for the Apparel Industry, Second Edition, focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer must consider at the outset of individual design creation. It details easy-to-master production operations, while emphasizing the equipment, practical skills, and sewing processes used in apparel manufacturing. Efficient and cost effective procedure descriptions complement material on the basic concept of design and desired quality, providing students with an understanding of various production methods and how they affect design decisions and relate to garment quality and labor and material costs.
With his characteristic precision and straight talkâ€”and with the help of photographs andÂ drawingsâ€”Coffin teaches the reader how to get great results, whether making a showcase garment or just whipping out an everyday pair.
For more information and book-related extras, visit http://makingtrouserswithdpc.blogspot.com/, David CoffinÂ¹s blog all about making trousers and specifically designed for the readers of this book.
Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love of - and need for - richly imaginative play. Lane Huerta, a mom and the owner of Lovelane Designs, a noted independent maker of imaginative silk-screened playwear, shares her creative know-how and adapts her charming designs for sewers and other crafters. Following an overview of essential materials, tools, and techniques, Lane offers 20 projects in five playful themes - heroes, pirates, fairies, magicians, and animals - with color palette suggestions for both boys and girls. Each project is marked with a level of difficulty - no sew, easy, or intermediate - and two full-size pull-out patterns sheets are included.
Packed with easy-to-follow techniques, from sewing on a button to personalizing a garment, Sew Step by Step brings these traditional, practical, and artistic crafts up to date with advice on contemporary styles and new materials, introducing these immensely satisfying skills to a whole new generation.
So what are you waiting for? With the help of this book you can learn a skill that expresses your individuality and flair, will save you money, and will create objects you can cherish for years.
Reinvent Sewing for the Twenty-first Century!
"Where did you get your skirt?"
Ever want to create your own designer-look fashions? Develop unique accessories or home decor? Even if you've never held a needle or used a sewing machine, Sew Fast Sew Easy is all you need. With three simple patterns and easy-to-follow instructions, you can put your own stamp on fashion and step out in style--yours!
- Tips and techniques from a fashion industry insider
- How to use your sewing machine to express your creativity
- How to custom-fit commercial patterns for that sexy look
- All about the latest fabrics and the best ways to use them
Plus a glossary of sewing terms makes quick reference easy.
So don't wait. Use the ideas and simple how-to instructions in this book, and everyone will want to know the secret source for your fabulous clothes and accessories!


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BAKED AUBERGINE WITH TOMATO SARTO, GOATS CHEESE AND BASIL
What you need
- [ ] 8 tbsp olive oil
- [ ] 2 medium to large aubergines
- [ ] 1 finely chopped red onion
- [ ] 600g canned tomatoes in juice
- [ ] 1tbsp tomato puree
- [ ] ½ tsp red chilli flakes
- [ ] 2 garlic cloves
- [ ] 100g Risotto Rice
- [ ] 450ml vegetable stock
- [ ] 1 egg yolk
- [ ] 75g parmesan cheese
- [ ] 100ml whipping cream
- [ ] 75ml crème fraiche
- [ ] 75ml prepared pesto sauce
- [ ] 150g goats cheese log
- [ ] Fresh basil leaves to garnish
Proposed by: Paul Gayler
How to prepare:
A rustic Italian baked aubergine dish filled with a rich tomato rice stuffing called ‘’sarto rosso.’’ Topped with goat’s cheese, it is then oven baked in a rich basil cream, utterly delicious. I also sometimes prepare it also made with the addition of some diced Italian sausages cooked in with the rice. This dish makes for a great vegetarian starter or light lunch dish served with a light dressed salad.
Preheat oven to 175c. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a heavy based pan, add the onion , half the garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened.
Add the tomatoes, red chilli flakes ,tomato puree, then cook gently for a further 5- 8 minutes. Remove half the tomato mix and place to one side.
Add the rice and mix well with the tomatoes, add the stock, cover with a lid and simmer for 12 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed, the rice cooked and bound in the thick reduced tomato sauce. Transfer to a tray to go cold, then add the egg and Parmesan, then place to one side.
Cut each aubergine into 8 x 2.5 cm slices, (allowing 4 slices per serving). Fry the aubergine slices in the remaining olive oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Lay out 8 slices of aubergine in the base of an ovenproof dish, then spoon on neatly a good mound of the tomato rice onto each aubergine, followed by another slice of aubergine, to form little towers. Top each tower with a slice of goats cheese, then with a spoonful of the reserved tomatoes.
In a bowl mix the two creams, basil pesto, remaining garlic and season to taste. Pour the cream over the aubergines then place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened a little and lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving, scattered with some fresh basil leaves.


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What is one of the first things that strikes your eye when you enter a posh hotel lobby, a chic office, or an upmarket retail space? The plush carpeting underfoot is typically to blame. Luxury carpets have emerged as a defining feature in business settings, establishing the mood and making a strong statement. In this investigation, we delve into the world of high-end carpets used in commercial settings and examine how they affect a company's success from an aesthetic and practical standpoint as well as its bottom line.
The Power of First Impressions
In the business world, first impressions are important. You are never given a second chance to make a good first impression, as the saying goes. That perception is significantly influenced by the quality of the carpet. They give an opulent welcome to guests and clients, sending the message that the establishment appreciates excellence, refinement, and attention to detail.
Luxury carpets are known for their exquisite designs and premium materials. Their patterns and textures can range from classic to contemporary, offering a wide range of options to suit different commercial settings. Whether it's a traditional Persian carpet or a sleek, modern design, luxury carpets add a touch of elegance that elevates the entire ambience.
Incorporating luxury carpets into a commercial space is a strategic move that can help reinforce a brand's image. For businesses aiming to project an image of luxury, exclusivity, and refinement, the choice of carpeting is a crucial element. It communicates a commitment to quality and can help build brand loyalty.
Functionality Meets Comfort
Luxury carpets are excellent in utility, even though looks are unquestionably vital. These carpets have several benefits in commercial environments where foot traffic can be substantial and durability is crucial.
One often overlooked benefit of luxury carpets is their ability to reduce noise levels. Sound can quickly become a distraction in open-plan offices, hotels, or retail spaces. Luxury carpets help absorb sound, creating a quieter, more comfortable environment for employees, guests, or customers.
The plushness of luxury carpets provides a comfortable surface for walking and standing. This comfort factor is especially important in retail stores where customers may spend extended periods browsing. It's also appreciated in office spaces, where employees may be on their feet for much of the day.
An area's temperature can be kept at a comfortable level with the aid of luxurious carpets acting as insulation. They can aid in heat retention in colder locations, cutting down on energy expenses. In hotter areas, they might act as a cooling agent.
Making a Statement Through Customization
Luxury carpets offer a unique advantage in the world of commercial design: the ability to customize. Businesses can work with carpet manufacturers to create bespoke designs that align with their brand identity and vision.
Brand Colors and Logos
Custom luxury carpets can incorporate a company's logo or brand colors seamlessly into the design. This level of personalization reinforces brand recognition and creates a memorable experience for visitors and clients.
In large commercial spaces, luxury carpets can be used to define specific areas or zones. For example, a hotel lobby might use a custom carpet design to delineate the reception area from the lounge or bar. This not only adds visual interest but also aids in wayfinding.
Unique Patterns and Imagery
The possibilities for customization are virtually endless. Businesses can choose unique patterns, images, or even historical references that resonate with their clientele. This level of personalization is a powerful tool for storytelling and creating a distinct atmosphere.
Proper care is essential if you want to benefit from having luxurious carpets in commercial areas. High foot traffic can damage any type of flooring, but with proper maintenance, luxury carpets can last for years while still looking beautiful and functioning.
Implementing a routine cleaning schedule is essential. Vacuuming daily or weekly, depending on traffic, helps remove dirt and debris that can damage the fibres over time. Periodic professional cleaning can also rejuvenate the carpet's appearance.
Quickly addressing spills and stains is essential to prevent permanent damage. Having a protocol in place for immediate spot treatment can save your luxury carpet from unsightly blemishes.
Rotation and Replacement
In areas of particularly heavy traffic, consider rotating or replacing sections of the carpet periodically to ensure even wear. This can extend the life of the carpet and maintain a consistent look.
The Investment in Luxury
It's natural to question whether the investment in luxury carpets is justified for a business. While luxury carpets may have a higher initial cost than standard commercial flooring options, they offer a range of benefits that can contribute to the success of a business in the long run.
Increased Customer Satisfaction
In the hospitality and retail industries, customer satisfaction is paramount. Luxury carpets can enhance the overall customer experience, making clients feel valued and comfortable. This, in turn, can lead to positive reviews, repeat business, and increased revenue.
Employee Morale and Productivity
In office settings, the comfort and aesthetic appeal of luxury carpets can boost employee morale and productivity. A pleasant work environment is more likely to attract and retain top talent, leading to better business outcomes.
Longevity and Durability
Luxury carpets are built to last. Their high-quality materials and craftsmanship ensure that they can withstand years of heavy use. While the initial investment may be higher, the reduced need for frequent replacement can result in long-term cost savings.
Case Studies: Success Stories
Let's explore a few real-world examples of businesses that have successfully incorporated luxury carpets into their commercial spaces:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Known for its commitment to luxury and unparalleled service, The Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide feature opulent carpets in their lobbies and guest rooms. These carpets create an immediate sense of grandeur and sophistication, setting the stage for an exceptional guest experience.
Apple's retail stores are known for their minimalist and modern design aesthetic. Luxury carpets, with sleek and subtle patterns, are used to add warmth and comfort to the space while maintaining the brand's clean, high-tech image.
Law Firms and Corporate Offices
Many law firms and corporate offices opt for luxury carpets in their conference rooms and executive suites. These carpets not only convey professionalism and success but also create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for clients and employees.
The Business of Luxury Carpets
In the world of business, every detail matters. Luxury carpets in commercial spaces are not just floor coverings; they are strategic design elements that can influence customer perception, employee satisfaction, and the overall success of a business. By making a statement through aesthetics, functionality, and customization, luxury carpets have become indispensable tools for businesses looking to create a lasting impact.
While the investment in luxury carpets may require a higher upfront cost, the long-term benefits they bring in terms of brand image, customer satisfaction, and durability can far outweigh the initial expense. Whether it's a hotel lobby, a retail store, or a corporate office, luxury carpets continue to shape the way businesses present themselves to the world, one plush step at a time.

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Should We Believe In The Hyun-Soo Kim Rumors?
Rumors, rumors, rumors, that’s all they are, according to the Baltimore Orioles. As @Britt_Ghiroli reported yesterday, the Orioles released a statement denying the rumor that the team was looking to release Kim from his two year deal after only three weeks into Spring Training.
FoxSports.com broke the official news that the O’s were apparently unhappy with Kim’s lack of production this spring after bringing him over from South Korea and giving him a two year / 7 million dollar deal. Expectations were high for the left fielder as the Orioles believed he was a viable answer to the void that the team faced all last year at that position. He has also proved to be a capable candidate for the leadoff spot in the lineup as his ability to get on base is very impressive.
However, thus far, the production has not translated from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) to the MLB. In limited plate appearances, Kim is batting .182 and began his Spring Training going hitless in his first 23 plate appearances.
Regardless, however those numbers translate, one thing to keep in mind is that we are talking about Spring Training. There have been plenty of reasons over the years to give enough reason to make a strong statement that Spring Training numbers don’t mean much. Kim has readily admitted that he has not lost confidence in himself, and that his struggles are merely a matter of facing pitchers he has never seen before.
“I just have to face new pitchers without knowing what kind of pitches they have, just going in, not knowing who they are really. That’s the only thing.”
One would hope that the Orioles statement is true, and that they have not given up on the South Korean native. They gave up little to sign him and other than Joey Rickard, a Rule 5 draft pick that has been having a great spring, there is little in the way of front runners for a starting left field position. However, roster spots are at a premium due to Rickard’s Rule 5 requirement (any player taken in a Rule 5 draft must remain with the major league team throughout the season) and Dylan Bundy, who is out of minor league options (Bundy was drafted in 2011 with the 4th overall pick and was given a major league contract immediately- he has reached the year in his contract where he is no longer eligible to spend time in the minor leagues).
Chris Tillman Named Opening Day Starter.
What is a surprise to few, Tillman was named by the O’s to be their Opening Day starter on April 4th against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third year in a row that Tillman has taken the mound on Opening Day for Baltimore. He had the worst year of his career in 2015, posting a record of 11-11 and gave up an average of five runs per nine innings (4.99 ERA). But, optimism will have to set in, and Orioles’ fans will hope Tillman can return to his 2014 form where he saw a 3.34 ERA, a 13-8 record, and an appearance in the All-Star Game. Time will only tell, but one thing is for sure, and that is that the Orioles’ offensive firepower will most likely get him run support which, hopefully, give him the comfort he needs to trust his stuff and return to one of the American League’s best starters.
Jonathon Schoop Is Poised For A Breakout.
Schoop saw limited playing time last season due to injury, appearing in only 86 games. But he took full advantage and provided pop with his bat and was able to get on base. He belted 15 homeruns in 321 plate appearances (a homerun in every 21.4 at-bats) and posted a .279 average. The O’s organization can only expect things to get better for the 24 year old second baseman, who also brings defensive prowess with huge range and a strong arm. With power bats being added to the lineup in the form of Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez, and Chris Davis back in the fold, Schoop should have plenty of opportunities to be overlooked by opposing pitching, giving him ample chances to make them pay.
The old “Spring Training doesn’t matter” adage could apply here, but, for what its worth, Schoop has been tearing the cover off the ball so far this March. He is batting .358 in 53 plate appearances with three homeruns. The potential for Schoop to put up big numbers is being displayed so far, and we will hope that it continues throughout 2016.
As always, Let’s Go O’s!

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For as far back as decade, natural food has been an immense pattern among ranchers and clients the same. Natural food is accessible at pretty much every staple shop nowadays. You can likewise purchase regular natural items on the web. Be that as it may, numerous people have no clue about what natural food is.
We should take a gander at the various kinds of natural food sources and the benefits they could give.
What’s the significance here to Eat Organic Food?
Natural food is the food deliver without expansion of any kind of synthetic compounds. The utilization of pesticides and manures is confine to Vidalista 60 mg and Vidalista 40 mg get a USDA natural assignment.
Other natural things, like dairy and meat, should be deliver without the utilization of chemicals or anti-microbials. Natural food is the second-most ideal decision to creating your own produce since you can’t know precisely.
Customary food is not quite the same as natural food. Developed food isn’t develop naturally. Pesticides are permit in customary food under a more safe legitimate breaking point. Anti-toxins and chemicals endorse by the USDA might be utiliz in the development of regular dairy and meat.
Not exclusively can naturally cultivating help to diminish general wellbeing perils, yet as indicated by different data develop food sources are higher in supplements including. Natural food has lower levels of nitrates and pesticide deposits when contrasted with ordinarily developed food sources.
Research recommends natural items have a few dietary profiles that are better. As per studies, natural soybeans offer a preferred dietary profile over traditionally developed or hereditarily designed items.
Natural Food Types
At the point when you contemplate natural food, the primary thing that strikes a chord is products of the soil. While natural dairy, meat, fish, and fish are the most common natural items. These natural food varieties are generally accessible in stores.
Natural products From Organic Resources
One of the most regular assortments of natural food is organic product. Since flies are drawn to wonderful, fruity smells, don’t anticipate that your natural organic product should show up “great.” Farmers will pick the best organic product to sell. They will, notwithstanding, taste similarly as incredible as, while possibly worse than, conventional natural product.
You can without much of a stretch purchase regular natural items on the web and from customary store.
Vegetables From Organic Farms
Another famous natural purchase is vegetables. Pesticides are shower straightforwardly on their strips and skins since they are much of the time eaten. This implies that eating natural vegetables can diminish the amount of pesticide buildup.
Dairy That Is Organic
Natural dairy has filled in notoriety because of its higher Omega-3 substance. They guarantee that the genuine advantage of natural milk, yogurt, and cheddar comes from the way that the creatures that deliver.
Buying natural dairy is likewise really great for the climate since it has a lower carbon impression and contains.
Meat From Organic Farms
Natural meat is deliver by creatures that poor person been given chemicals, pesticides, or anti-infection agents.
Natural meat is more slender and has a prevalent surface and flavor since the creatures are not given chemicals.
Since the meat should be anti-microbial free, the creatures are probably going to be permit.
This eases back the transmission of diseases, and that implies you and your family are more averse. Meat is a fundamental kind of natural food due to these highlights.


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Grays, a town near London, voted overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit. But three years after severing ties with the EU, some are feeling remorse as the country lurches from one crisis to another.
"I did vote Brexit, but I regret it," said 42-year-old Maria Yvars, arguing she felt cheated by politicians.
"They didn't give us the full facts... they told us things that were not true," said the counsellor in the town 30 kilometres (20 miles) east of the British capital.
"Now, this country is like a ship without a captain," she added after the ruling Conservative government deposed two prime ministers last year including Boris Johnson, who led the campaign to quit the European Union.
In the 2016 vote, 72.3 percent voted for Brexit in the Essex constituency of Thurrock, of which Grays is the largest town with around 75,000 people.
That was the fourth highest pro-Brexit vote out of 382 voting areas in Britain that backed the split.
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Arch-eurosceptic Nigel Farage chose Thurrock as the backdrop to unveil his anti-EU manifesto for the general election of May 2015.
The post-industrial area, which has taken in many migrants from eastern Europe, also includes Tilbury, one of the country's main container ports.
AFP reported from there in 2017, finding Brexiteers had little regret about their vote a year later. But the departure only took full effect at the end of January 2020.
Johnson had promised "sunlit uplands" for Britain. Instead it got Covid, and now a crippling cost-of-living crisis resulting from sky-high inflation.
Thurrock Council, the local authority, effectively went bankrupt in December after a series of disastrous investments.
In Grays' pedestrianised town centre, one abandoned shop window reads "closed forever".
Like many other high streets in Britain, the shops left are dominated by discount retailers offering £1 items, charity stores and bookmakers.
While the government attributes Britain's economic malaise to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, Brexit is increasingly being blamed for setting the country back after it cut off access to Europe's single market across the Channel from Essex.
"Yes I voted for Brexit and I wish I hadn't," said another woman in her 50s, who wished to remain anonymous.
"Look at the country, it's a disaster isn't it?", she added, explaining that most people she knows regret their Brexit vote.
Those who championed their Brexit vote were now "embarrassed", even "ashamed", added Yvars.
Support for Brexit across the nation has never been so low, according to a YouGov poll released in November.
Fewer than a third of Britons believe it was a good decision, with one in five Brexiteers changing their minds, according to the poll.
"What did the Brexiteers expect?" queried a Grays employee of the National Health Service (NHS) who wanted to remain in the EU. "We lost EU funding."
Saving the NHS was a hallmark of Johnson's Brexit campaign. Emblazoned on his red campaign bus was the message: "We send the EU £350 million a week. Let's fund the NHS instead."
Today, NHS workers including for the first time nurses have been striking in protest at government pay offers.
'It will take time'
But Elaine Read, a 73-year-old woman who worked in finance in London, is not among the regretful contingent.
"I would probably vote again Brexit," she said.
"We are an island, we're isolationist. I felt we weren't in control anymore. So many laws were overturned by Brussels.
"So much has happened that we haven't had the chance to see all the benefits" of Brexit, she added.
The UK is the only G7 economy that has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic size in gross domestic product.
The UK government's own Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that leaving the EU will reduce the size of the British economy by about four percent in the long run.
But neither Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative government nor the opposition Labour party are promising any change of course, vowing instead to make Brexit work.
Ray Yates, a 70-year-old former dockworker, said the situation in Thurrock was "terrible" while stressing: "I still support Brexit.
"But it will take time -- at least 10 years. And a new government."
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Right-of-way cutting damaging Tree City, USA
Asheville has the distinction of being named Tree City, USA, for the past 33 years. While not every tree in our city grows near a utility power line, many of those we encounter every day in our commutes do. The recent effort of Duke Power to clear utility power line right-of-ways of tree growth is reasonable. The wildly divergent pruning techniques employed by its contractors are not. A case in point can be seen on Brevard Road between I-240 and Haywood Road, and on Haywood Road between Brevard Road and Patton Avenue. Some trees have been so badly maimed that reason suggests they should be removed entirely. I encourage Buncombe County and Asheville City officials to look into ways of standardizing tree care along our roadways. Tree City, USA, deserves it.
Reavis Eubanks, Asheville


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Health care costs are rising, and even the healthiest among us is likely to need some sort of enhanced health care during our later years. Have you considered the impact that long-term care costs could have on the later years of your retirement? And how would long-term care for one spouse impact the healthier spouse? As you consider these questions, take a look at the following recent statistics:
Someone turning 65 today has a nearly 70% risk of needing some type of long-term care services in their later years.1
The annual cost of a private room in a long-term care facility is around $102,000. At the current rate of inflation this is expected to rise to $184,585 by 2039.2
60% of care-givers pay for care out of their own savings and 70% of care-givers miss time from work.3
The good news is that with advance planning there are options available regarding the type of care you prefer, and an increasing number of options to pay for it. The key is "advance planning" - once you're faced with long-term care needs your options become much fewer.
When people think about long-term care, nursing homes are typically the first thing that comes to mind. But today a majority of services are provided at home, in adult day health care or assisted-living facilities.
As you consider your options for paying for care, there are a number of strategies you could consider:
- Self-Insure: you could pay for your long-term care needs from your own cash reserves.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: a policy written specifically to cover long-term care.
- Medicare/Medicare: Government sponsored programs that will pay for some types of care in specific situations.
- Life-Insurance with Long-Term Care benefits: Many modern insurance policies offer not only a death benefit for your loved ones, but also rider options that allow for the acceleration of the death benefit to help offset these expenses if the need arises.4
1 LongTermCare.gov. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “How Much Care Will You Need?”
https://longtermcare.acl.gov/the-basics/how-much-care-will-you-need.html. Accessed Sept. 18, 2020.
2. Genworth. Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019. https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html. Accessed Sept. 21, 2020
3.Genworth. “Beyond Dollars 2018.” https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/784202/Genworth_Beyond_Dollars_Study_2018_Executive_Summary.pdf?p=pdf. Accessed Sept. 21, 2020.
4. Living benefits are available in the form of an accelerated death benefit rider, which may require an additional fee and may not be available on all policies. These benefits are not a replacement for LTC insurance. Life insurance is subject to health underwriting. Accelerated death benefits and LTC riders are subject to eligibility requirements. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurer.