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A Batalha de South Mountain (conhecida na historiografia sulista como a Batalha de Boonsboro Gap) foi travada em 14 de setembro de 1862, como parte da Campanha de Maryland da Guerra de Secessão. Três batalhas foram travadas pela posse de três passos em South Mountain: Crampton's Gap, Turner's Gap, e Fox's Gap. O major-general George B. McClellan, comandando o Exército do Potomac, da União, precisava passar por esses desfiladeiros em sua perseguição ao confederado Exército da Virgínia do Norte do general Robert Edward Lee. Apesar de estar em menor número, o exército de Lee atrasou o avanço de McClellan por um dia antes de retirar-se.

Antecedentes
South Mountain é o nome dado à continuação das Blue Ridge Mountains após elas entrarem em Maryland. É um obstáculo natural que separa o vale de Hagerstown e o vale de Cumberland da parte leste de Maryland.

Depois que Lee invadiu Maryland, uma cópia de uma ordem, conhecida como Ordem Especial 191, detalhando os movimentos da tropa, que ele escreveu, caiu nas mãos de McClellan. Em decorrência disso, McClellan soube que Lee tinha dividido suas forças e o general da União esperava atacar e derrotar algumas dessas forças isoladas antes que elas pudessem se concentrar contra ele. Para alcançar Lee, McClellan tinha que se mover através da South Mountain. Lee soube do golpe de inteligência de McClellan e rapidamente enviou forças para reforçar os passos de montanha a fim de bloquear seu avanço.

McClellan temporariamente organizou seu exército em três alas para os ataques nos passos da montanha. O major-general Ambrose Burnside, a Ala Direita, comandou o I Corpo de exército (do major-general Joseph Hooker) e o IX Corpo de exército (do major-general Jesse L. Reno). A Ala Direita foi enviada para Turner's Gap e Fox's Gap, no norte. A Ala Esquerda, comandada pelo major-general William B. Franklin, consistia de seu próprio VI Corpo de exército e da divisão do IV Corpo de exército do major-general Dario N. Couch, foi enviado para  Crampton's Gap, no sul. A Ala Central (II Corpo de exército e XII Corpo de exército), sob o comando do major-general Edwin Vose Sumner, ficou na reserva.

Batalhas

Crampton's Gap

No ponto extremo sul da batalha, perto de Burkittsville, a cavalaria confederada e uma pequena porção da divisão do major-general Lafayette McLaws defendiam o passo de Brownsville e Crampton's Gap. McLaws não tinha conhecimento da aproximação de 12 mil federais e contava apenas com 500 homens, sob o comando do coronel William A. Parham, mal posicionados atrás de uma parede de pedras de três quartos de milha de comprimento, na base oriental do Crampton's Gap. William B. Franklin gastou três horas para organizar e preparar suas tropas de maneira tal que estivessem prontas para entrar em combate. Um soldado confederado mais tarde escreveu que era como se fosse um "leão fazendo preparativos extremamente cuidadosos para saltar sobre um pequenino camundongo". Franklin posicionou a divisão do major-general Henry Warner Slocum à direita, e a do major-general William Farrar Smith, à esquerda. Eles cercaram o desfiladeiro e fizeram quatrocentos prisioneiros, a maioria deles eram homens que estavam chegando como reforço atrasado da brigada do brigadeiro-general Howell Cobb.

Turner's Gap
O major-general confederado Daniel Harvey Hill, posicionando cinco mil homens ao longo de mais de duas milhas, defendia Turner's Gap e Fox's Gap. Ambrose Burnside enviou o I Corpo de exército, do major-general Joseph Hooker, para a direita do Turner's Gap. A Brigada de Ferro da União atacou a brigada do coronel Alfred H. Colquitt ao longo da Estrada Nacional, forçando-a a retornar à montanha, mas ela se recusou a ceder o passo. Hooker posicionou três divisões na direção oposta a dois picos localizados a uma milha ao norte do desfiladeiro. A Brigada do Alabama, do brigadeiro-general Robert E. Rodes foi forçada a se retirar devido a sua posição isolada, apesar da chegada de reforços da divisão do brigadeiro-general David Rumph Jones e da brigada do brigadeiro-general Nathan George Evans. A escuridão e as dificuldades do terreno impediram o colapso total da linha de Lee. Ao anoitecer, os confederados ainda tinham o controle sobre o desfiladeiro.

Fox's Gap
Bem ao sul, outros elementos da divisão de Hill (principalmente a brigada de Thomas Drayton) defenderam Fox's Gap contra o IX Corpo de exército do major-general Jesse L. Reno. Um ataque às nove horas da manhã efetuado pela Divisão Kanawha, do brigadeiro-general da União Jacob Dolson Cox, conquistou grande parte do terreno ao sul do desfiladeiro. No movimento, o tenente-coronel Rutherford B. Hayes, do 23º de Ohio, liderou um ataque de flanco e foi gravemente ferido. Cox avançou sobre os confederados da Carolina do Norte posicionados atrás de uma parede de pedras na crista do desfiladeiro, mas falhou em não tirar vantagem de seus ganhos uma vez que seus homens estavam exaustos, permitindo que reforços confederados se posicionassem no desfiladeiro ao redor da fazenda de Daniel Wise. Reno enviou para frente o restante de sua tropa, mas devido à chegada oportuna de reforços sulista sob o comando do brigadeiro-general confederado John Bell Hood, eles não conseguiram desalojar os defensores. O major-general da União Jesse Reno e o brigadeiro-general confederado Samuel Garland, Jr., foram mortos em Fox's Gap. Os soldados da União jogaram sessenta corpos de confederados dentro de um poço seco na fazenda de Daniel Wise, pagando-lhe sessenta dólares em compensação.

Consequências
Ao anoitecer, com Crampton's Gap perdido e sua posição precária em Fox's e Turner's Gaps, Lee ordenou que suas forças em desvantagem numérica se retirassem de South Mountain. McClellan estava agora em posição de destruir o exército de Lee antes que ele pudesse se concentrar. As baixas da União, de um total de 28 mil combatentes, foram de  (443 mortos,  feridos e 75 desaparecidos/capturados); os confederados perderam  soldados (325 mortos,  feridos e 800 desaparecidos/capturados) de um total de 18 mil combatentes. A batalha de South Mountain foi um importante impulsionador de moral para o Exército do Potomac que vinha de uma série de derrotas. O New York World escreveu que a batalha "colocou fim à maré de sucessos rebeldes" e que "a força dos rebeldes estava irremediavelmente quebrada". Lee contemplou o fim de sua campanha de Maryland. Porém, a atividade limitada de McClellan em 15 de setembro, após sua vitória em South Mountain condenou a guarnição em Harpers Ferry para a se render e deu a Lee tempo suficiente para reunir suas divisões espalhadas em Sharpsburg para a batalha de Antietam em 17 de setembro.

Os campos de batalhas estão preservados dentro do South Mountain State Park, do Gathland State Park, e da Appalachian Trail. Crampton's Gap Historic District e Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District estão listados no Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos.

 David J. Eicher The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War. Nova Iorque: Simon & Schuster, 2001. ISBN 0-684-84944-5.
 Kennedy, Frances H., ed. The Civil War Battlefield Guide. 2ª edição Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998. ISBN 0-395-74012-6.
 James M. McPherson Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, The Battle That Changed the Course of the Civil War. Nova Iorque: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-513521-0.
 James M. McPherson Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, The Battle That Changed the Course of the Civil War. Nova Iorque: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-513521-0.
 Sears, Stephen W. Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1983. ISBN 0-89919-172-X.
 U.S. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1880 - 1901.
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Leituras adicionais
 Ezra A. Carman. The Maryland Campaign of September 1862. Vol. 1, South Mountain. Editado por Thomas G. Clemens. El Dorado Hills, CA: Savas Beatie, 2010. ISBN 978-1-932714-81-4.

Ligações externas
 : Mapas, fotos, histórias, e notícias preservadas (Civil War Trust)

South Mountain
Conflitos em 1862

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Things We Carry. Cultural DNA. Familial Baggage.


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Lee Soo-man (Seúl, Corea del Sur, 18 de junio de 1952), es un músico y productor musical surcoreano. Es conocido por ser el fundador de SM Entertainment, una compañía multinacional de entretenimiento. También se le ha referido como el «presidente de la cultura», ya que lideró la ola coreana.

Carrera

1952-1980: Primeros años y carrera como cantante
Lee nació en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el 18 de junio de 1952, y asistió a la Universidad Nacional de Seúl de forma intermitente entre 1971 y 1979. Debutó como cantante en 1972 y se hizo conocido por sus éxitos como «Happiness» y «A Piece of Dream». Además de su carrera como músico y sus estudios en la universidad, también trabajó como DJ de radio y presentador de televisión durante ese tiempo.

En 1980, formó la banda 이수만과 365일 (Lee Soo-man and The 365 Days). Sin embargo, las políticas de censura de los medios bajo el gobierno de Chun Doo-hwan arruinaron su deseo de ingresar a la industria musical coreana.

1980-1985: Estudios en los Estados Unidos
A principios de la década de 1980, Lee decidió dejar el mundo del entretenimiento para seguir una carrera en ingeniería informática. Se fue al extranjero para trabajar en una maestría en la Universidad Estatal de California, donde fue testigo del «surgimiento de superestrellas de la generación MTV» como Michael Jackson. Inspirado por el apogeo de MTV en los Estados Unidos, Lee se propuso sentar las bases de la industria de la música pop coreana moderna. En 1985, regresó a Corea con una «visión de lo que podría ser la industria musical coreana».

1985-presente: Fundación de SM Entertainment

Después de su regreso a Corea, Lee se aventuró de nuevo en el mundo del entretenimiento trabajando como DJ y presentador. En 1989, después de cuatro años de ahorrar dinero y ganar experiencia en la industria, estableció una compañía de entretenimiento llamada SM Studio (llamada así por sus iniciales) en el barrio de Apgujeong de Seúl, y firmó con el cantante Hyun Jin-young. Durante la década de 1990, SM Studio desarrolló un sistema interno que se ocupaba de todos los aspectos de la carrera de sus artistas. El enfoque de Lee estaba dirigido a un público adolescente y adoptó una visión holística de las cualidades necesarias para convertirse en un artista exitoso. La empresa pasó a llamarse SM Entertainment en 1995.

En febrero de 2010, Lee renunció a su cargo como miembro de la junta directiva de SM, pero mantuvo un rol en las divisiones de administración y desarrollo de artistas de la compañía.

El 23 de enero de 2020, Billboard incluyó a Lee como uno de los líderes mundiales más influyentes de la industria musical. El 5 de febrero, Jeff Benjamin escribió para Forbes que Lee trabajó en el miniálbum [#] del grupo femenino Loona, siendo su primer proyecto fuera de SM Entertainment.

Vida personal
La esposa de Lee, Kim Eun-jin, con quien tuvo dos hijos, falleció a causa de cáncer el 30 de septiembre de 2014. También es tío de Sunny, integrante del grupo Girls' Generation.

Discografía
 1977: Lee Soo-man
 1978: Lee Soo-man
 1978: 애창곡집
 1980: Greatest
 1983: Lee Soo-man
 1985: Lee Soo-man
 1986: 끝이 없는 순간
 1989: New Age 2
 1989: New Age

Premios y nominaciones

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Página oficial de SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment
Cantantes masculinos de Corea del Sur
Productores discográficos de Corea del Sur
Nacidos en Seúl


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Amherst College's Condescending Class on Why Some Women Go 'Right-Wing'
By Tom Knighton 7:16 AM on October 06, 2017
It's hard for many of us to grasp what goes on in the minds of our opponents. After all, these days it's difficult to comprehend how people can be perpetually offended at anything and everything.
Yet sometimes we get lucky. They give us a glimpse behind the curtain and we can see exactly what we're dealing with. Thanks to Campus Reform, for example, we get to see this:
Amherst College is offering a course this semester exploring why "some women become right-wing leaders" while others "fight for the rights of women."
According to the course description, the seminar will explore "the consequences of neoliberalism, cultural conservatism, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiments for women of different social and economic strata as well as women's divergent political responses."
The description then elaborates on the nature of the divergence, saying that some women gravitate toward the "right-wing"—about which it provides no additional context—whereas others join "progressive forces," whose activities it charitably describes as "anti-racist" and focused on defending the rights of others.
"Why have some women become prominent right wing leaders and activists while others have allied with leftist, anti-racist, and other progressive forces to fight for the rights of women and other marginalized groups?" the description asks.
"How have transnational forces influenced both forms of women's activism?" it adds. "To what extent are there cross-national similarities in the impact of the far right surge on women, gender, and sexuality?"
The implication is clear. If you're a woman and you're right-leaning politically, you are apparently OK with racism and trampling the rights of others.
Now, keep in mind that recently we've had to fight the left over freedom of speech, gun rights, and bringing due process back to school campuses. But they are the ones fighting for people's rights? Seriously?
These people are completely and totally delusional.
The American left does actually sometimes fight for people's rights, but it's almost an accident these days. There's almost nothing they do that seems to really be about anyone's rights.
Make no mistake, the course description from Amherst is the most condescending claptrap I've seen from a university yet, and I have no doubt the "brain" behind it would read this assessment and think, "What's the problem?"
For their edification, I'll explain and I'll try to use small words.
Saying that liberal women are for the rights of women and minorities means conservative or libertarian women aren't, and that's stupid. Just because they believe different things regarding what actual rights are doesn't make them anti-anyone or anti-anything, you pompous twit.
Yes, I threw that last part in there because it amused me, unlike anything coming out of Amherst, apparently.
Tom Knighton is a Navy veteran, a former newspaperman, a novelist, and a blogger. He lives with his family in Southwest Georgia.
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Guido Pella on Saturday defeats Pablo Cuevas in Cordoba to reach his fourth ATP Tour final.
Guido Pella defeats Diego Schwartzman to take a 2-1 lead in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series.
Federico Delbonis reaches his first tour-level semi-final of the season on Friday in Cordoba.
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Motions to Vacate Case Results
Felony Conviction Vacated under 1437.7, Airport Courthouse
In 1995, our client was 20 years old and lacking good judgment. He had immigrated to the United States from Iran in 1985 and then graduated from high school here in the Los Angeles area in 1992 at age 17. He had a permanent resident card.
After graduating from high school, he worked some odd jobs, but struggled to keep a job for very long. He was not aware how important it was to keep a clean criminal history to one day become a U.S. citizen. He just lived for the present, as most twenty-year-olds do.
He found a way to buy stolen cell phones and cell them for a small profit. He had no real boss or work schedule. The income was always in cash and the work appealed to him because it was a bit risky that police would find him with stolen property.
To buy and cell the phones, he had to hang out in certain areas, which police monitored and soon, he was identified as possibly being involved with some type of illegal activity.
One day, police searched him and found an illegal cell phone (it had the chip from a stolen card swapped in) and several stolen cell phones. Our client was then arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a stolen cell phone (Penal Code § 502.8(c)), a misdemeanor, and receiving stolen property (Penal Code § 496(a)), a felony.
Our client spent a night in jail and it was scary. He entered a plea of no contest the first day he went to court. He did not realize it at the time, but he had just become a convicted felon. It was 1995. Our client's public defender regarded our client as a petty thief, but young and unsophisticated. The public defender persuaded our client to take the deal, which was three years of formal probation, no jail and thirty days of Cal-Trans labor because taking the deal ended his jail time. Our client did not want to go to jail.
While in court, he heard other prisoners entering plea bargains and warnings about being deported and being refused entry if re-entering the United States, but our client was a permanent resident so he did not think such warnings applied to him. After all, he considered himself basically a U.S. citizen. Moreover, the judge gave this warning to everyone, even those who were obviously U.S. citizens, so our client did not think it applied to him either.
Twenty-five years later, after his permanent residency status expired, this felony was no longer just a crime of youthful indiscretion. It was a crime of moral turpitude and the reason he was being possibly sent back to Iran.
Our client had a family here, with a one-year-old daughter, a wife and a second child on the way. He had a thriving business of over seven years as the president. He had ties to the community and had clearly moved far beyond his felony record from 25 years earlier.
However, the felony record shadowed his ability to get a mortgage at a low rate, secure certain government-issued licenses and significantly hampered his ability to do business in Mexico and Canada. Making matters worse, deportation proceedings were commenced against him.
Our client's immigration attorney referred him to Greg Hill & Associates. The Client called and spoke with Greg about this prior felony and having the conviction vacated under Penal Code § 1473.7. Greg explained the process and how the law had changed dramatically in the prior year, so much so that judges felt uncomfortable hearing such motions because the legal standard was subjective, rather than objective, which made the judges feel powerless to whatever a defendant claimed took place during entry of his plea.
Greg explained that if the client was not made aware that the conviction could have immigration consequences for him personally, not generally, that the plea suffered from a "prejudicial error" that made it void and therefore, the conviction was also void and eligible for being vacated.
The client then hired Greg Hill and Associates and our office prepared, filed and served the motion to vacate the conviction at the Airport Courthouse.
The judge hearing the motion granted the motion with no opposition brought by the District Attorney's office. Our client was extremely happy with this result, as it meant his life would be significantly less difficult.
For more information about Penal Code § 1473.7 motion to vacate issues, please click on the following articles:
What is Vacating a Conviction under Penal Code 1473.7?
If Defendant Did Not Meaningfully Understand Deportability?
PC 1473.7 Motion to Vacate Grounds: Defendant's Own Error?
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Q: Weird  overlay on chrome I have a text input that thinks there is another div element floating over it. When you hover the mouse over, the cursor stays the same. Only a few small parts of the text input can be clicked on.
When you inspect element it shows that it "thinks" you were hovering over the header-resize .
See it here:
http://jsfiddle.net/HxHDK/2/ (Sorry I know a lot of resources are missing, but the problem is still there)
The text input that is bugged is the To: field. This is only happening on google chrome.
I tried adding z-index attributes but did not work.
Any thoughts?

A: weird behavior, but can be fixed by adding overflow: hidden; to .header rule declaration

A: Removing the negative top margin on .content solves this indeed weird issue.

A: Remove the height attribute from header and the problem is gone.

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Woman sentenced for burglary (Local News ~ 05/22/06)
Burglary, drugs, a chase and an escape have landed a Shelbyville woman in the state penitentiary. Trina Nunley was found breaking into a Halls Mill Road home on the evening of Jan. 7, records show. She fled in a truck, led a police chase, zig-zagged through traffic, and then hid drugs by swallowing them before she was caught...
Parker: 'I'm ... satisfied to let history judge me.' (Local News ~ 05/22/06)
Bedford County's Law Enforcement Committee is recommending plaques for departing county leaders after the Aug. 3 election, including one for the sheriff who reflected on his record late last week. "I'm perfectly satisfied to let history judge me," outgoing Sheriff Clay Parker said in the courthouse during the committee meeting which concluded with Commissioner John Brown's comment to Parker; "God's speed to you."...
House allocates $400K for Civil War heritage (Local News ~ 05/22/06)
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $400,000 in federal funding for the Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area to promote tourism and economic development in Bedford County and across the state, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon. "Because Tennessee played a key role in the Civil War, it is important we conserve, interpret and commemorate the places where our history unfolded," said Gordon, a co-founder of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus...
Sox lose lead late, fall 4-3 (Other Sports ~ 05/22/06)
NASHVILLE -- The Shelbyville Sox avoided the rain long enough swing back into Roy Hobbs Adult Baseball League action against the Nashville Reds at Pitts Field on Sunday. Trailing 1-0 entering the top of the seventh inning, Shelbyville's Donnie Cruse ignited a two-out rally with a base hit to left. Brennan Whitson and Danny Parker drew walks to load the sacks. Jeremy Johnson answered with his second base hit of the game to plate three runs and push his team ahead 3-1...
James Davis Goosby (Obituary ~ 05/22/06)
Funeral services for James Davis Goosby, 87, of Shelbyville, who died Sunday at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center, will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Murphree will officiate and burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Charles William "Buzz" Welsh Jr. (Obituary ~ 05/22/06)
Funeral services for Charles William "Buzz" Welsh Jr., 74, of Shelbyville, who died Sunday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gowen-Smith Chapel. Lloyd Warren will officiate and burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery.
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Q: Maintaining a separate posts page for certain categories and don't show those on home page I have a personal blog where I write general posts. I decided I'd like to seldom post about some other topic (let's say it's cats), that interests a very different audience then my current one. So I want to sometimes write about cats, but I want those cats posts not to appear in the main posts page on my home page. I'd like to have a separate page where the cats posts all appear and where I control the page's URL (e.g. "site.com/cats").
One idea I had is to:

*

*Tag all the cats posts with a certain tag (e.g. 'cats')

*On the main posts page, filter out posts with the 'cats' tag, as well is in the "recent posts" appearing on my homepage

*Somehow refer the page site.com/cats to the tag page of 'cats', only showing posts tagged with 'cats'

My problem is that I couldn't find a simple way to do (2) and (3). Is there an out-of-the box way to achieve that? My site is here.

A: The best way would be to just add a cats category and filter those out from the home page using the pre_get_posts filter.
function kill_kittens( $query ) {
    if ( $query->is_home ) {
        $query->set( 'cat', '-23' ); //assumes the cats category id is 23
    }
}
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'kill_kittens' );

For your cats page you could create a custom category archive template or just create a custom page and a simple template the queries all the posts in cats category.
<?php
/**
 * Template Name: kitties
 */

get_header(); ?>

<?php $kitty_query = new WP_Query( 'cat' => 23 ); //assuming again cat category id is 23

while ( $kitty_query->have_posts() ) : $kitty_query->the_post();

//do stuff

endwhile;

wp_reset_postdata(); ?>

<?php get_sidebar();
      get_footer();

A: To exclude a certain tag from the content you can use this before the loop in you theme files:
<?php
if (is_home()) {
  global $wp_query;
  $wp_query->set("tag__not_in", array(1));
  $wp_query->get_posts();
  }
?>

The above uses the tag__not_inquery args (view the codex page for options)
You will need the tag id (available in the URL when viewing the specified tag in WP-Admin area: Posts/Tags/Cats.
To use something other than is_home look here for more options:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Conditional_Tags
To display the posts with the cats tag only you could use:
<?php
  global $wp_query;
  $args = array(
  'tag' => 'cats',
  'order'    => 'ASC'
  );
  query_posts( $args );
    // The Loop
    while ( have_posts() ) : the_post();
    echo '
';    the_title();
    echo '
';
    endwhile;
wp_reset_query(); // Reset Query ?>

The codex page for query_posts has good info for options or a detailed explanation of what's happening in the code above:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/query_posts
For your question regarding the redirect:

site.com/cats to the tag page of 'cats', only showing posts tagged
  with 'cats'

There are a few ways to handle this. Maybe create a page template or conditional statement to handle the option. You could create page template, make a new page called cats and assign the new page template to the cats page. Depending on your permalink structure it could use the URL yoursite.com/cats. Just place the query shown above for displaying the post titles of the posts tagged with cats. You'll need to adjust the actual loop code to match your desired outcome.


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Q: right iptables configuration to run application in https mode and force https mode I am trying to make my application run in https mode in my production env, which is an ec2 instance with ubuntu, in amazon web services, but i'm having a hard time in figure out the right iptable config.
Could one someone point what is the right iptable configuration that i need?
I am using:
app.set('port', process.env.PORT || '443');

And i have the HTTP, HTTPS and TCP ports open in the security groups.
I know i need create iptables rules in the server, but i don't know which one exactly, i already try to setup, and was working in the HTTPS, but i want be able to forward http requests to https, and this was not happening when i setup.
I try use also:
function requireHTTPS(req, res, next) {
  if (!req.secure) {
    return res.redirect('https://' + req.get('host') + req.url);
  }
  next();
}
app.use(requireHTTPS);

But didn't work.
Thanks very much for help.

A: You're looking in the wrong place is all:
You need an HTTPD listening on port 443 to serve as a proxy that sits in front of your application for the redirect to work, otherwise you need the middleware package that allows Node.JS to host an HTTPS (with certificate exchange, etc) service.
You can use Apache HTTPd, nginx, or lighttpd to do a "proxy" to your application to enable HTTPS without changing your code (the unsecured handoff ("last leg") can be handled over a pipe, it doesn't even need to go over public net.)


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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.
Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn't have much time for reading or for romance.
When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath - to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time.
Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn't always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending ...
Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace . Steven's love of mischief made Northanger Abbey the perfect book to rewrite and he's excited to introduce Catherine Morland to a whole new raft of readers.
Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.
Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Emma , Persuasion , Sense and Sensibility , and Mansfield Park . The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.
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Back in the 1920s this old family favourite started to make its way into the local toy shops namely Spears Magnetic Fish Pond Game.
The game was made up of four fishing rods with magnets attached. The four section collapsible cardboard aquarium is beautifully printed with two different fish scenes around it and acts as the lake for the fish to swim in – use some imagination please!.
Spears Magnetic Fish Pond Game.
The game has several different fish with metal rings pierced into there mouths. The idea is to cast your magnet in and catch as many fish as possible in a magnetic way.
Some versions of the Magnetic Fish Pond Game had eels in as red herrings, and old boots too. More often than not the rods would get crossed lines and your bite ended up being anothers magnetic rod. In effect it was just like real fishing without the cruelty. great memories.
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Oxfam International Youth Partnerships – Apply Today!
If you're a young person interested in meeting other young people around the world to make a difference in your community, than the Oxfam International Youth Partnerships is for you!
The three-year program (2007-2010) will give you plenty of opportunities to develop skills, network with like-minded people, and use the resources for your work in the community. It is open to all young people aged 18-25, around the world, from any background, who speak either English or Spanish. The program starts April 2007 and you will need to attend the opening event in Sydney, Australia in October 2007.
Applications can be downloaded at their website (PDF or Word), and they can be faxed in, mailed in, or emailed in. You will also need one or two letters of support from a community member. Applications close 31 January 2007 so apply now!
I want to join with Oxfam International Youth Partnerships. Please the way to join with this organigation.
I am 23 years old and from Chennai, India and have been working in the field of domestic violence for the past 3 years. unfortunately i have come across your networking forum a little too late to register and would like to know if their would be any alternative available. thank you.
as well as see,now-a-days our world becoming danger more day by day..so now we have need a community to prevent unsocial works..like war,environment pollution,etc.so i wanna join with oxfam.
I am a 23 old female from Uganda and am interested in meeting other young people around the world to make a difference in my community.
I would like to be a member of the Oxfam International Youth Partnership today!
I m young female beninese, am a 23 old and am interessed in meeting other young people around the world that you organize.
i would like to join oxfam international what are the required procedures thanks in advance.


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Unfortunately, we are back from our fabulous vacation in Greece and Turkey (back to reality and work…. sigh). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Greece was spectacular and Turkey was magical!! We had the most incredible time — absolutely wonderful!!!!! And all thanks to our amazing and knowledgeable travel specialist. Petros, everything was remarkable! The hotels you selected (their locations could not have been any better), our drivers, our tour guides… all TOP NOTCH! We appreciated that all our transfers and tours were pre-arranged and prepared, so all we had to do was to "show up". We loved, loved our guided tours and your restaurant recommendations. All I can say is that the trip would not have been as remarkable had you not assisted putting it together for us. I am still walking on clouds as this was one of the most wonderful trips I have taken. Everything… I mean everything was perfect. Thank you for arranging such an amazing trip for us (and thank you so much for the "Bubbly" you sent to our hotel room). YOU ROCK!!!
Hellenic Holidays did an amazing job with helping my wife and I plan out Honeymoon to Greece. A coworker of mine had previously went through Petros and strongly recommended him. After reaching out to him, Petros promptly setup an introductory call. He gave us background on the islands and helped guide us in direction that suited us and our budget. After finalizing our travel plans with Petros, he sent us a very thorough itinerary, including daily activities and restaurant recommendations. We had a conference call the week before our honeymoon and we reviewed the itinerary, giving tips and pointers, as well as specific directions our vehicle transfers to help put us at ease. During the honeymoon, every transfer point went smoothly, with the private drivers picking us up right on time. Petros had booked us a high-speed boat transfer from Mykonos to Santorini and upgraded us to Business Class, which worked out very well. He even sent our flight boarding passes to each hotel, so during check-in they gave them to us to make things go more smoothly. The hotels that he recommended were amazing (Mykonos Grand, Astra Suites and New Hotel), with some of the most incredible views we've ever seen. He helped to upgrade our rooms and each new hotel had a gift ranging from cheese and crackers to wine and champagne. The sunset cruise that he coordinated for us had an amazing dinner, excellent views and the ability to swim in the hot springs. Lastly, we took most of his recommendations for restaurants and all of them were amazing. Again, thanks for all your help. You did a wonderful job and we've already been recommending you to other friends and colleagues!
My wife and I recently celebrated our ten year anniversary in Greece. We spent two days in Athens, and three days in both Mykonos and Santorini. We had a blast. Our travel agent Petros Zissimos at Hellenic Holidays organized everything from soup to nuts. No detail was left unturned. We got off the plane, a driver awaited us. We show up at our hotel after a long flight to a bottle of champagne in our room. We took a tour of the Acropolis, and ended up with an outstanding tour guide. We wake up the next day and connecting plane tickets were printed out for us to save us some time in the airport. And so forth. The hotel choices were outstanding. The restaurant recommendations were great. And our day to day excursions were lots of fun too. There were literally no hiccups along the way. Needless to say we highly recommend Petros to anyone looking to go to Greece. If you would like to see the itinerary or discuss the trip in further detail, please feel free to reach out to me at your convenience.
We worked with Petros Zissimos from Hellenic Holidays, Inc. to plan our honeymoon to Greece this past August. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and we are so happy we booked our trip with them! Between the two of us, my husband, Ryan and I have only been to Europe a couple of times so planning a trip in another country was very intimidating. I knew I was in good hands with Petros because he was recommended to me from a well-traveled friend and after our first conversation, I realized that he was very knowledgeable and an expert when it came to planning our itinerary for Greece. My husband and I had a price range of what we wanted to spend on our trip and I provided it to Petros. Rather than take our highest price and plan a trip around that number, Petros listened to what our interests were and what we what we would like to do while on our trip. We decided to spend two nights in Athens, four nights in Mykonos and four nights in Santorini. The final quote actually was towards the lower end of our budget which was wonderful for two. Petros truly looks for the best prices that can suit everyone's budget. Throughout the process I had several questions about our accommodations and things to do since we were traveling to three locations in Greece. Petros always got back to me via phone or email in a timely manner to answer all of my questions. He also called me a couple days before we left for the trip to confirm and review all of our accommodations and talk through any last minute concerns that we may have had. All three hotels/resorts that Petros booked were top notch! Ryan and I felt very spoiled, everything was beautiful. The transitions from place to place and all hotel accommodations were so easy. There was always a driver expecting us when we arrived, or departed each location. Petros also provided several restaurant and activity options for each location that was convenient to where we were staying- the ones we did pursue were well worth it. Our whole trip was stress-free, exactly how a vacation should be, but we were able to experience and see a lot since everything was so nicely organized for us. I do know that Petros has wonderful relationships with the drivers everyone at each of the hotels because they all seemed to be very familiar with him. We could tell he strategically placed us in locations that made it easy to get around and do things, especially in Santorini- we were placed towards the middle of the island making it easy to plan day trips to the various towns around the island- this location also happened to be the most beautiful view of the entire island! Greece is a beautiful country-there is so much to experience, the people, the culture and the cuisine are all amazing. We had high expectations but this trip exceeded all of them. If you are thinking about traveling to this country, we highly recommend you work with Hellenic Holidays, Inc. to ensure your trip is perfect.
Petros from Hellenic Holidays was amazing when planning my vacation to Greece. When researching my vacation, Petros name kept showing up on different sites with excellent reviews. I met with Petros a couple of times and knew that I had nothing to worry about, he made great recommendations and gave great advice. On my vacation I visited Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Every hotel was beautiful and beyond my expectations. All transfers to hotels were with private vehicles with drivers who were punctual and professional. Every restaurant, Petros recommended was excellent and the sunset cruise he suggested was one of the highlights of our trip. You can tell Petros takes his job seriously and only recommends establishments with great service and reputation. My boyfriend and I cannot stop talking about this trip to our friends and family, we are planning to go back to Greece next year. We have recommended Petros to our friends and co-workers. I guarantee that you will not find a more knowledgeable and professional travel agent then Petros. I can't thank him enough for making this the best vacation we have ever taken the memories will last a lifetime.
Petros Zissimos with Hellenic Holidays deserves to be awarded the top travel specialist for Greece. Petros treated Scott and I like good friends from the beginning. To help book the honeymoon of our dreams, Petros set aside some time in which he could talk to both Scott and I to get to know us. Petros gathered all of the information about how Scott and I like to travel including our preferred destinations, favorite foods, and favorite outdoors activities to design the perfect honeymoon catered specifically to us. After talking with Petros, Scott and I knew this would be a vacation we would never forget, but little did we know that he would far exceed all of our expectations. Before we left, Petros sent us a detailed itinerary that included all of the travel vouchers and also a list of recommended destinations and amazing restaurants for each city or historic district we visited. Petros took all of the worrying and planning out of our hands! During our amazing Greek honeymoon vacation we visited Athens, Crete, and Santorini. At each destination we were met with free upgrades to amazing hotel rooms with top of the line amenities and private transportations for site seeing and airport pickup. All of the excursions that Petros had booked for us were amazing because not only were Scott and I treated like family, but also we were met with the true culture and hospitality that is Greece!! We tried local meats, wines, and cheeses throughout our entire trip and I can tell you Scott and I are still craving all of the amazing food that Greece has to offer. Our last destination was Santorini. Santorini is every bit as beautiful as everyone says! We stayed at the Astra Suites that offered breathtaking panoramic views of the entire caldera. The staff members were all extremely courteous and helpful and our room was so amazing that we had a hard time leaving it to explore. We were met with complementary wines, chocolates, turn down services, and daily breakfast served on our private balcony. Each night we watched the sunset from a different part of the island and like Petros suggested, for the most beautiful views we only had to step outside of our private hotel room balcony. Petros is the most amazing travel planner that we have ever worked with!! Throughout the entire trip we were treated like royalty! Scott and I have already vowed to revisit the Grecian islands and we know that we owe this once in a lifetime experience to Petros!!
When my wife and I were planning our Honeymoon to Greece, we didn't know anything other than our ultimate destination. Luckily we found Petros Zissimos of Hellenic Holidays, who took the stress out of our hands, and in turn, gave us the Honeymoon of a lifetime – in Athens / Naxos / Santorini! Petros is an expert on the ins and outs of planning any kind of Greek holiday – from the right places to visit, the good food to eat, and the things to see. He was always there for us, including when we were on our trip. In every location we visited, every hotel manager knew Petros and raved about him, just like we are now. It is clear those relationships are formed on mutual respect and in turn, that created a more special experience for us, the honeymooners. His knowledge and know-how are invaluable. His only drawback is that he can't plan all of our non-Greek vacations!
Part of our wedding registry was done through Honeyfund, which is where we found Hellenic Holidays. My husband and I decided to go to Greece for our honeymoon, and with the help of Petros from Hellenic Holidays, we were able to plan this trip of a lifetime. There were many travel packages to choose from, which we found really convenient, and we were able to customize the one we chose to fit our budget. It was always easy to get in touch with Petros, as he was either a phone call or email away. We ended up having to make several revisions to our itinerary before it was finalized, and he made the process very easy. I even asked him for recommendations for photographers in Santorini, and thanks to Petros, we found a photographer who took amazing honeymoon photos of us during our stay in Santorini. We received all our documents in the mail prior to our trip, and it contained a lot of helpful tips and information, such as a packing list, restaurant recommendations, and tourist attractions. We didn't have a lot of activities included in our itinerary, so we would frequently refer to the guide to find things to do and places to eat. The hotels that we stayed at provided some of the best accommodations and customer service that we've ever experienced. Our entire trip went smoothly, especially with the ease of private transfers to and from the hotels/airports. Our honeymoon to Greece was one of the best vacations we have ever experienced. We will definitely book our next trip to Greece with Hellenic Holidays.
I am writing to nominate Petros Zissimos of Hellenic Holidays Inc. for the T+L A-List. Petros set up the perfect Honeymoon for my wife and I. We went to Greece for 13 days. Our trip included visits to Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Each island was very different from the next. They all had something different to offer and they all covered everything we were looking for during our honeymoon. We told Petros what we were interested in doing on our trip and he created an amazing itinerary. We first got a little history in Athens, then got to party it up in Mykonos. Naxos was really great to explore and also get to relax after Mykonos. Santorini speaks for itself. Beauty and romance are all around you. The food everywhere is amazing and all of Petros' recommendations were excellent. He absolutely nailed it. We even forgot all of our travel documents at home before we left but he reconfirmed everything for us and faxed all of our vouchers to each of the hotels. We never had to worry about a thing and there was always someone there to greet us or pick us up at the right places and the right times. Everything was covered perfectly as Petros in extremely thorough and organized. He also took a very genuine interest in our feedback after the trip. I would highly recommend booking with Hellenic Holidays Inc. for any and all travel needs to Greece. We couldn't ask for a better honeymoon and we can't wait to book a return trip in the future with Hellenic Holidays. We will never forget our perfect honeymoon, thanks to Petros.


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Q: How would you center three child divs inside of a parent div with css? I am beginning to learn css. I have three divs that are contained inside of a parent div. The code to all three child divs are the same yet the third div drifts off to the side. How would one go about centering these divs inside of the parent element?
The parent div has been outlined in black to show it's relative position.

#parent {
  border-style: solid;
  height: 300px;
  width: 2000px;
}

#blueBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  padding: 10px;
  float: left;
  display: inline-block;
}

#skyBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  padding: 10px;
  float: left;
  display: inline-block;
}

#rainBowBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  padding: 10px;
  float: left;
  display: inline-block;
}

A: The easiest and best way out is Flexbox. You can try as given below:
I have taken this from w3schools, here's the source: Source
You can add or remove divs and it will adjust accordingly.

.flex-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  background-color: DodgerBlue;
}

.flex-container > div {
  background-color: #f1f1f1;
  width: 100px;
  margin: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 75px;
  font-size: 30px;
}

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A: You can do this easily using flexbox. Run the snippet below and see if the result is what you want.

#parent {
  border-style: solid;
  height: 300px;
  width: 2000px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  align-items: center;
}

#blueBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
}

#skyBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
}

#rainBowBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
}

A: Apart from using flexbox peoperty, there is an old school trick for it by using box-sizing property.

#parent {
  border-style: solid;
  height: 200px;
  width: 1400px;
}

#blueBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  float:left;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
}

#skyBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  float:left;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
}

#rainBowBox {
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 3 px;
  border-color: blue;
  height: 100px;
  width: 400px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  float:left;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-left: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
}

A: I personally recommend to use flex-box for centering html elements.
For a flex component (default flex-direction: row), align-items: center; to vertically center its children, justify-content: center; to horizontally center children.
Assume you have

Apply the following css to #parent
#parent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; // vertically center children
  justify-content: center; //horizontally center children
}

More about align-items here and here.
More about justify-content here and here.

A: just use percentages instead of pixels for width and automatic 0 margin to center content.
#parent{
    width: 100%
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#child1{
    width: 33%
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#child2{
    width: 33%
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#child3{
    width: 33%
    margin: 0 auto;
}

A: you can easily use flex on your parent and use center on it too


Hey there, flower child! Now is the time to put on "Here Comes the Sun," or your favorite late '60s, early '70s playlist. Ready? Let's dive in!
Some might say that the '70s are very much still alive, especially in Southern California. Event designer, Ashley of Monge Amore Events, definitely believes that! She shares: From the VW vans you see parked along the beaches, to the long beachy hair and laid-back attitude, Southern California still embodies that '70s spirit. We love what that era represents: love, positive vibes, oh yeah… and some incredible free-spirited fashion! Coming to you by way of San Juan Capistrano's historic farmhouse venue, A Stone's Throw, this '70s-inspired wedding pulls its palette + theme from the flower child movement and Southern California's endless summer weather.
Let's take a trip down memory lane in the photos captured by Sarah Mack Photo!
Hello FLORALS!! We're dazzled by the daisy design of this invitation suite, crafted by Jen Simpson Design!
Framed by Valencia orange trees, the ceremony space was decked with groovy furniture pieces from Sundrop Vintage.
How much fun are those hanging plates in the background?! Such a fun tie in, especially since they're used in the tablescape, too!
THAT DRESS. We're all about the lace details of this Tara Keely wonder from Mary Me Bridal.
Okay, first of all — that circular boutonnière The Tangled Vine created is one of the COOLEST we've ever seen! The groom's attire was put together with pieces from Buffalo Exchange + Banana Republic, with shoes from Cole Haan.
Yellow, pink and bright red poppies, along with orange ranunculus, darling daisies, and freesia rounded out this bouquet by The Tangled Vine.
What better way to bring in the '70s vibes than with flowing waves, à la Farrah Fawcett? Well done, Pure Beauty by Danielle!
Yup, we told you those adorable floral plates would appear again! And how cute are they when paired with the macramé placemats?
Floral cocktails are a personal fave of ours. Sundried Tomato Bistro played off the orange trees around the property for these delish drinks.
All you need is love… and a VW bus from The Booth & Bus Co.!
For a little extra retro flare, the girls rocked head wraps with loose waves for that extra beachy California vibe.
An eclectic mix of vases, wicker baskets, a vintage rug, macramé, goblets + floral plates… Yup, it feels like the '70s to us!
A macramé-inspired cake from Plumeria Cake Studio?! LOOOOOOOOVEEEE!
These Novella Royale dresses = PERFECTION! Mustard yellow hues, a paisley sort of pattern, and flowing silhouettes… it's a yes from us!
CHEERS TO THAT! We're all about the free-spirited vibes and golden hues from this '70s-inspired editorial.
Want to dive in deeper? Take a look at this sweet clip from Made By Blink.
This photoshoot feels like it inspired Instagram to start. Gorgeous. Everything.


A new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health say Valacyclovir may help to control HIV in patients that are negative for the virus that causes genital herpes.
The study is published online today in Clinical Infectious Disease and the release is available on the NIH's government website.
"These findings are very encouraging," said senior author Leonid Margolis, Ph.D., head of the Section on Intercellular Interactions at the NIH's Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
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Pumpkin Pie Pots de Creme: fall's favorite flavor, mixed up in a classic French dessert, and topped with crushed gingersnaps and a Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream!
So…are you all pumpkin-ed out, yet?
I have to admit…after today? I may need to take a hiatus from pumpkin, myself.
Only a couple of days, mind you. Let's not get crazy.
Today was Pumpkinfest at work, which is an annual event where lovely baking-type people bring in their favorite pumpkin-flavored baked goods. Cookies, cupcakes and muffins, breads and rolls, even a cheesecake. It was a bit like the Halloween feast seen in Harry Potter.
I'm pretty sure I at least tried everything in the room, and somehow managed a to keep the pumpkin coma away.
I tried to save room for a few bites of this delicious Pumpkin Pie Pots de Creme…but you guys are going to have to eat it for me.
Welcome to #PumpkinWeek day 5! Hosted by Terri from Love and Confections, 19 Bloggers will be sharing 65 pumpkin-filled recipes over the course of the week. Be sure to come back every day to see all the delicious creations – from muffins to cakes, cocktails, breakfast baked goods, savory pastas and stews, and gluten-free recipes too. You can also find these great recipes and more on Love and Confections' #PumpkinWeek Pinterest Board!
I know, I know…it just looks like pudding. Or a boring, uninspired trifle.
I promise that it's so much more than that, though!
Dating back to 17th century France, and literally translated to "pots of custard," a pot de creme is essentially a boiled, tempered, then (water-bath) baked loose dessert custard. It's everything good about flan and custard and pudding all in one, and then refrigerated and served with even more cream.
How's that for some fall gluttony?
It's most popular as a chocolate dessert, but the season, again, called for pumpkin.
Quite a tough job, but someone has to do it, right?
The great thing about these pots de creme is that there's no baking involved! This is one of the easiest way to make this dessert, and while it's not the traditional way, the shortcuts make it no less luscious and rich.
And to kick up the fall flavors a notch, I worked in gingersnaps and maple cinnamon whipped cream, and turned this already perfect dessert into a completely different thing.
It's also a deconstructed pumpkin pie!
So I suppose…in the end, I did end up sharing a pie recipe after all.
You have to admit, though…this is waaaaay prettier than a slab of pie, right?
Fall's favorite flavor, mixed up in a classic French dessert, and topped with crushed gingersnaps and a Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream!
In a saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a boil over medium heat.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk yolks. Add ¼ cup of hot cream to eggs, and whisk to temper; then whisk in the remaining cream ¼ cup at a time.
Return to saucepan and cook on medium heat 1-3 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat. Place cream mixture, pumpkin puree, spices, salt, and vanilla in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
Run mixture through a strainer over a bowl. Portion custard into bowls or glasses, and refrigerate for 2+ hours until set.
When ready to serve, top with crushed gingersnap cookies.
Combine heavy cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a bowl. Beat with a hand mixer (whip attachment) until medium peaks form.
Spoon into piping bag and pipe on top of gingersnaps. Garnish with cinnamon and a gingersnap, serve, and enjoy!
Are you a pumpkin pie traditionalist, or do you enjoy the flavor in other desserts?
Pumpkin Week has been a blast!! I'm sorry to see it go…but I'm already planning for next year! Until 2016!!
The photography on your site really is beautiful. I love the depth you have on the swirls of whipped cream. I feel like I could dive right in! Lots of inspiration here – I may have to do a #PumpkinWeek of my own!
I made these last year for Thanksgiving and I'm making them again this year! However, instead of topping them with whipped cream I am taking advantage of the unused egg whites and making meringue!


Discussion in 'Breaking News & World Events' started by daygo, Nov 5, 2018.
Haven't posted anything from brexit for awhile simply because all there's been is infighting among politicians and the eu, I'm convinced that the eu doesn't want Britain to leave and many politicians are making it hard for a Decent brexit to happen because they want to stay in the eu. Question of borders with Ireland as well that's delaying things, MPs like Vince cable, Tony Blair don't help, then there's the Labour party with Jeremy Corbyn. It all makes for a mish mash, still the date is March 19th kind think is the day for us to leave the eu, hoping it'll happen but will know more and will post when the time I is near and there's something concrete to put in.
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I've come across some of your Scottish neighbours of late daygo and none of them are impressed by the impending brexit (more regarding the impact on them with travel to Europe etc). They appeared like they were about to channel William Wallace..
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There is no doubt in my mind that the EU is desparate to make the UK leaving as difficult and as expensive as possible for the simple reason that they believe they must send a message to all other members that they really shouldn't follow suit! Politics, I so hate it, I think they justify it with the those silly words, 'for the greater good' Hmmm.
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Exactly Joe, what does the greater good actually mean.
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Praying daygo, it's one of those fasten your seatbelts moments in life, going to be a bit of rough weather up ahead I suspect.
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Yes exactly, USA has theirs tomorrow.
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Things are starting to happen stay tuned.
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Theresa May has been out and basically said nothing, there's all sorts of talk from an other referendum to decide what brexit people want, for UK to stay in customs union or even to stay in eu, its madness at moment, reporters are waiting outside no. 10 to ask any cabinet minister for their view. Will update tomorrow stay tuned it could get what's the word messy.
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Theresa May will make a statement tomorrow, Michael barrier eu chief negotiator is speaking now.
MB is saying decisive progress has been made, we will see.
MB is saying Britain Will be in customs union for 21 month after 29 th march starting 30 march 2019, will have to study this back tomorrow.
Going to be a long few weeks, resignations going in, talk of all sorts going on, few scenarios possible, maybe a lack of confidence may be filed against May, dear me we must pray for May it could get nasty.
I never thought Britain would exit the EU for the simple fact that it was once part of the Roman Empire. And we all know from Daniel that the revised version of it will be around for the last days.
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The coming weeks are crucial for brexit in the coming weeks, its going to be messy, stay tuned people and pray for the pm May.
Quite an astonishing day here today in UK.
Ministerial resignations, open rebellion by the Tory Party members, letters of 'no confidence' in Theresa May and her 'deal'.
All of this and the deal has yet to be put before the house, where it will undoubtedly be roundly, and soundly rejected, causing a possible vote of 'no confidence' in the current government.
This could all get a whole lot messier than even some of the political pundits were predicting.
The final outcome is pointing to a complete exit from EU without any deal in place and UK will go it's own way, which was actually what the voters thought they were voting for in the first place in June 2016.
In between all of this we could witness an internal leadership contest against PM May, or even, should a vote of confidence happen, a general election to form a completely new government.
This is all fast moving and even as I type this, the vice party chairman of the Tory Party has just resigned too.
However it all pans out from now, it looks like PM May is finished and will not be PM by the leave date of 29 March 2019.
Thank you for the update and the explanation, I have a very limited knowledge of the working of your government and I appreciate hearing from people rather than someone posting a news article.
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Whilst DH and I voted leave, we were stunned by the result and since that day it does seem that incompetents on both sides have made a simple job hard. Back in the days before the UK joined the common market - pre 1975 I think, my father travelled on many business trips abroad and had no problem, particularly on his frequent trips to Brussels and Frankfurt, getting in or out of any country. We were starting to see many more foreign products in the shops than ever before and we were easily able to do plenty of business with the rest of Europe. I would have thought it should be easy to revert back to that as everything was in place. I do believe this is just ungodly governments making a hash of things just as governments around the rest of the world. You've had it in the US, Israel currently seems to have governmental turmoil and so the list will go on in the last days. In fact we should expect this.
But my hope is not in my prime minister or any other politician, but in my Lord Jesus. Fortunately He knows what the outcome will be so I rest in Him. After all, this political turmoil will one day be sorted out by a man as we all know, all be it temporarily. And we all know that praise the Lord. We'll be home with Him by then!
So yes, theses godless politicians, led by their god are par for the course these days, aren't they? But come Lord Jesus, come soon for your bride.
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I was a schoolboy when PM Ted Heath signed away Britain's sovereignty on 1st Jan 1973 without asking a single person whether they wanted it or not. On that date we all woke up to the UK as a full member of the then EEC, without any consultation of a single member of the public.
The year 1975 that you refer to, was the retrospective referendum after much protests from the people where the electorate voted to stay in the EEC.
I agree also with you about the pre EEC times, in my youth we had consumerism, foreign goods like cars and electronics and the supermarket shelves were as full then as they are today.
Can't comment on the travelling as I was just a kid back then, but a British passport got you almost 'free passage' to most places in the world, didn't need an EU passport back then to traverse the continent prior to joining.
Back to the present, God's in control, and whatever the final result of all of this will be no surprise to Him, just like in US last week and the current political trouble in Israel. It looks like Bibi Netanyahu may be in some leadership trouble now too.
These are all God's end-times chess pieces and He will place them accordingly.
So all we can continue to say meanwhile is Maranatha!
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Brother Gover earns Lifetime Achievement Award!
Posted bychicagodsp February 18, 2015 Posted inNews
(Adapted from the Delta Sigma Pi website.)
Brother Tim Gover, Southern Methodist, CAC Lifetime Member #10, has earned the highest honor in Delta Sigma Pi!
The Deltasig Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member deemed to exemplify the spirit of Delta Sigma Pi by his or her lifetime of service, support, brotherhood, and Fraternity, business, and civic involvement. The 2015 Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Tim Gover, Southern Methodist, at Grand Chapter Congress in Chicago this August.
Tim was initiated into Beta Phi Chapter at Southern Methodist University in December 1958. When Brother Gover became a professor of finance at Eastern Illinois in 1963, he helped charter Epsilon Omega Chapter as Chapter Advisor and continued to serve until 1985. Tim continued to support the Fraternity by later serving on the Board of Directors and was elected into the Golden Council in 1982. He received his Silver Helmet for 25 years of service in 1984 and his Golden Helmet for 50 years of service in 2009. In 2012, Tim became became the 10th Lifetime Member of the Chicago Alumni Chapter. Brother Gover also served as an officer and director of the former Delta Sigma Pi Educational Foundation and served on a Leadership Foundation committee. Along with his service, he is a continual donor to the Leadership Foundation, earning the Entrepreneur Award in 2007 for over $10,000 in donations.
Professionally, Brother Gover was a finance professor at Eastern Illinois for 32 years and served as Director of First Federal Savings and Loan in Mattoon for over 37 years. Now, retired, he is the mayor of Mattoon, Illinois. In addition to supporting Delta Sigma Pi, he served eleven years as president for Coles County Council where he was involved with the planning, fundraising and construction of their Life Span Center. He also served for five years as a member of the Board of Eastern Illinois University Foundation serving as president of the board for one year.
Tim also supports of the legacy of Delta Sigma Pi—Tim's son Ed, Illinois-Urbana, brother Bob, Eastern Illinois, cousin Tom, Eastern Illinois, and granddaughter Lainey, Baylor, are also Deltasigs. His late wife, Marilyn, and daughter-in-law Bonnie, were Pink Poodles having attended Grand Chapter Congress with him.
We are very proud to have Tim as our 2015 Lifetime Achievement honoree and we hope you'll join us in celebrating his accomplishments at Grand Chapter Congress!
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The Suicide Squad – Review
The first outing for these villains turned heroes was lacklustre at best. David Ayer's attempt at immortalising the popular Suicide Squad had fantastic marketing, but a dull end product. The only good thing it did was launch Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn into the DCEU. Though Ayer would protest it wasn't his edits or final product, it was clear that the whole DCEU spin-off needed a makeover.
In the hands of director-writer James Gunn, famed for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 & 2, Slither, and Scooby-Doo, The Suicide Squad finally gets an outing it deserves.
Seeing the return of characters such as Amanda Waller, Rick Flagg, and everyone's favourite Harley Quinn, The Suicide Squad revolves around a select group of criminals who are hired for really dangerous missions. This time the gang includes Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Ratcatcher 2, the Polka-Dot Man, and King Shark. But could this mission be too much for those involved? And how much blood is Waller willing to spill?
Gunn's brand for off-beat characters and truly impressive kills means that The Suicide Squad is an entertaining time from the first face that is blasted off the screen. The bloodiness comes thick and fast, with some of the most entertaining deaths I've seen on the big screen. Mixed with the brilliant quips and jokes, and The Suicide Squad becomes a rip-roaring time.
Though there are a lot of characters on screen, Gunn zeros in on this plucky band of misfits similarly to how he brought together the bunch of A-holes in Guardians of the Galaxy. That might mean that Harley gets a bit overshadowed here (although she has a fantastic escape sequence), as does Peter Capaldi's The Thinker, it does mean we get a group of supervillain/heroes who you actually want to root for. Including a monosyllabic Shark-God-Man and the nicest rat since Ben.
Who knew that Idris Elba could be so impressive? Not me! As Bloodsport aka Robert DuBois, Elba is thrust into the leader of the gang unwillingly. Thanks to Waller threatening his daughter, superb marksman DuBois has to go on this mission and risk his life repeatedly. What Elba brings to his character is a gruff charisma that makes his exasperated deliveries as on point as Bloodsport's shots. From dick-swinging his talent with Peacemaker to his fear of rats, Bloodsport is the exhausted Dad of the whole piece.
Which makes Ratcatcher 2, aka Cleo Cazo, the daughter, and therefore the heart of the peace. Played by Daniela Melchior, Ratcatcher 2 is a rodent loving big-hearted character who sees friends in the strangest of places. More of a hero than a villain on a mission, Ratcatcher brings meaning to the film – showing that even the most despised and lowly creatures have a place in this world. Melchior's almost childlike way of playing is sure to make her a crowd favourite.
Added to this roster is John Cena whose comedic timing is impeccable and the sad, morose Polka Dot-Man played by David Dastmalchian whose arc is as brilliant as it is tragic.
The Suicide Squad is not without its faults and some of the jokes fail to land as spectacularly as they should. The difficulty here is finding a balance of true antagonists to root against. In a movie where the supervillains are the superheroes, it's hard to pinpoint an actual bad guy to aim your hate towards. The loveable rogues therefore have to confront a monster whose biggest crime was being kidnapped from outer space.
Of course, Starro isn't really the culprit, and the movies does a haphazard job of shrouding the film in politics. Especially when it is so quick to drop it for some kickass sequences. With Ratcatcher 2 being the heart and soul of the film, plus freedom fighters, and the anti-war (America) politics, The Suicide Squad makes attempts at a deeper meaning. It is one of the few shots made that misses its mark.
Yet if you are looking for a good frolicking time, then look no further than The Suicide Squad. Just expect to leave willing to sacrifice your life for King Shark and Sebastian the Rat.
Unleashed in the 15 rating, James Gunn truly threads together all of his expertise: inventive blood-splattering horror, the outsider superheroes, and absolute hilarity.
This particular squad is, as the kids say, goals.
The Suicide Squad is in cinemas now!
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TM1 – The Mystery Unveiled
September 18, 2009 /by Ironside Group
Just about two years ago, before Cognos was acquired by IBM, Cognos did some acquiring of its own. Cognos purchased Applix and its flagship product, TM1. With the subsequent news regarding Cognos' acquisition, TM1 and its integration into the Cognos suite of products became a minor press release. That's about to change.
As industry analysts look at the emerging BI landscape, two common themes keep appearing:
1. Organizations recognize the value of increasing their use of Performance Planning.
2. Speed and virtually real time data access is becoming crucial to maintaining an organizations competitive advantage.
Not only will TM1 provide the technology to address these issues, but it will open up a whole new world of BI for your organization.
IBM Cognos TM1 is an in-memory MOLAP (Multidimensional Online Analytical Processing) database server most often used to implement collaborative planning, budgeting and forecasting solutions, as well as analytical and reporting applications. The technology is similar to PowerPlay (if you are an existing Cognos user) but with some VERY noticeable differences. First of all, TM1 supports "write-back" capability which enables users to edit values through a myriad of customer facing applications and modify values contained in the cube. This is what makes TM1 the ideal fit for planning and forecasting types of applications. Add plans or forecasts to a scenario dimension, and you're off and running with Plan vs. Actual comparisons. It's also great for "What-If" analysis, making it easy to examine complex changes while making adjustments for factors such as interest rates, fuel prices or exchange rates, not to mention ever-changing sales forecasts.
That's not the only difference. TM1 is an "in-memory" 64 bit database. That means it's extremely fast all the while supporting a large number of dimensions with an enormous number of members. Recently, 2 competitor cubes taking 8 and 2 hours respectively to build, were replaced with a single TM1 cube which built in 1 hour. Did I mention that it was fast? The competitor required 2 cubes because it couldn't handle both the daily detail and the two year history in single cube, TM1 handled two years of daily details, and loaded in a fraction of the time.
TM1 has quite a number of other features as well:
The ability to create or modify subsets or views of the data on the fly, which allows for custom groupings of members.
Rules based calculations, for complex calculations.
The application is server based, for large-scale implimentations.
Values updated are immediately available to all users.
New products? Rearranged sales territories? Workforce realignment? No problem.
While TM1 includes an Excel and a web interface, it also can serve as a data source for Cognos 8. This opens up possibilities for using Report, Analysis, and Query Studios, and all the capabilities within those tools.
This is not a complete list of features by any means, but you can get the picture. Suddenly, there is a game-changing technology easily available for use as a multi-dimensional cube or even a reporting data mart. User requirements and functionality that once prevented the use of an OLAP application can now take full advantage of the speed and convenience of cube technology.
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Largest coal plant in the West shuts down, dealing financial losses to Native American tribes
Shondiin Silversmith and Ryan Randazzo, Arizona Republic
USA TODAY November 18, 2019
PHOENIX – The Navajo Generating Station coal-fired power plant burned the last of its coal Monday, marking the end of the plant's 45-year run, Salt River Project, an Arizona utility company, announced.
The plant was the largest coal plant in the West, and its closure will affect the entire region.
The mine supplying the plant closed in August after sending the final shipment of coal to the plant via an electric railroad that stretched 78 miles between the two locations.
Since then, the plant had burned down its coal stockpile, which covered more area than a Walmart superstore and parking lot.
The last bit of usable coal burned Monday and the power plant, which could produce 2,250 megawatts of power at full capacity, sent its last electrons down the transmission lines to Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas at about 12:09 p.m.
SRP General Manager/CEO Mike Hummel said closing the plant was a difficult but necessary decision based on economics, with natural-gas prices and renewables such as solar becoming much more cost competitive.
"NGS will always be remembered as a coal-fired workhorse whose employees made it one of the safest and most reliable power plants in the nation," Hummel said in an announcement of the closure.
"After more than 40 years of generating electricity for millions across the West, NGS and its employees are one reason why this region, the state of Arizona and the Phoenix metropolitan area has been able to grow and thrive."
Now begins the work of decommissioning the power plant, which is expected to take years.
Two years ago, Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service Co., Tucson Electric Power and NV Energy voted to close the plant. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power already had sold its interest in the plant to SRP.
The decision to close came after years of the utilities fighting to keep the plant running economically while remaining in compliance with air-quality regulations.
But after a deal was struck with the Environmental Protection Agency to keep the plant open at two-thirds capacity, economics prompted the closure vote.
The utilities co-own the plant with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which, along with the Navajo and Hopi tribes, tried unsuccessfully to keep the power plant and Kayenta Mine running.
But the financials didn't work out for another buyer, with more than $100 million in maintenance required to keep the plant running and no anticipated buyer for the electricity.
The Bureau of Reclamation's share of the plant's power was used to pump water on the Central Arizona Project canal from the Colorado River to Phoenix and Tucson. But CAP officials said they would save money procuring power elsewhere.
The coal facilities employed 750 people before operations began to wind down two years ago, and nearly all of the workers were Native Americans.
Most of the miners were laid off, though some will work on reclaiming the land.
Most plant workers already transferred to new jobs at Salt River Project.
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The closure also marks the beginning of a new era for the Navajo and Hopi tribes, which both will have to plug significant holes in their budgets without the royalties from the mine.
Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma said dealing with the fallout of the closures is a challenge he's accepted and will deal with throughout his term.
"It's hard work, but we're Hopi and we've always been survivors, so we'll survive," he said. "We share the same concern as the Navajo Nation. It's definitely an impact, but as far as Hopi goes, we're working hard at trying to mitigate this because our community members matter."
The biggest challenge the Hopi Tribe faces with the closures is revenue. Nuvangyaoma estimates that 80% to 85% of the Hopi Tribe's general fund budget will be affected with the closure, which equals a $12 million or more revenue loss.
"We have to take a hard look at what we're doing right now in order to make sure that services still remain as a priority to our community members," he said.
The Hopi Tribe is considering a variety of options, such as mineral and land development or tribal gaming.
Navajo leaders tapped into government reserves to make up for the loss of the mine in its latest budget.
But leaders said the tribe must try to replace its coal revenue with new ventures, possibly tied to renewable energy or tourism.
Leaders estimated a $30 million to $50 million decline in coal revenues for 2020, and Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said they took that responsibility "head on."
"It's the beginning of a new era for the Navajo Nation and the state of Arizona — the start of new opportunities," Nez said in a statement on Monday. "We recognize that NGS provided many benefits for the workers and their families. We thank all of the workers and their families for their service and contributions over the years."
"Times are changing and energy development is changing — the demand for coal-based energy is no longer at its peak not only in our region but across the country," he added. "As Diné people, we have always been resilient in times of change, and that's what we are doing by pursuing renewable energy options. We are looking to become the leader in renewable energy throughout the Southwest and Indian Country."
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Benznidazolul este un antiprotozoaric derivat de nitroimidazol, fiind utilizat în tratamentul bolii Chagas. Calea de administrare disponibilă este cea orală.

Molecula a fost aprobată pentru uz medical în anul 1971. Se află pe lista medicamentelor esențiale ale Organizației Mondiale a Sănătății.

Utilizări medicale
Benznidazolul este utilizat în tratamentul bolii Chagas (tripanosomiaza americană), cauzată de infecția cu Trypanosoma cruzi, la pacienții cu vârste cuprinse între 2 și 12 ani. Se poate utiliza și la adulți, dar off-label.

Note

Vezi și
 Eflornitină
 Melarsoprol
 Nifurtimox
 Pentamidină
 Stibogluconat de sodiu
 Suramină

Antiprotozoarice
Carboxamide
Nitroimidazoli
Medicamente esențiale listate de OMS


The blockchain technology is a handy tool to capture indelible transactions. Although still under development, it has already had an important impact in many sectors. Traditional processes in government, the legal profession, corporate life or the economy in the broad sense lend themselves to blockchain applications.
However, what is the legal impact of using this technology on sound processes and transactions?
These and other new legal issues will be explained in this seminar, which will be in Dutch.


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Perks of the blog - part two
Just had a great day out celebrating all thing Sylvester McCoy at the BFI.
You maybe aware that each month the BFI has been screening a Doctor Who adventure - and since this is July, the Seventh Doctor was in their sights.
Chosen to represent his era, Remembrance Of The Daleks was showcased with both Sylvester and Sophie in attendance.
Due to unpresidented demand the ticked for the past few screenings have been allocated by a ballot system, and unfortunately I missed out - or so I thought.
A few weeks ago one of my clients, Tom Nichols, who has a small business hiring out Daleks and TARDISs for event, got in touch to ask if I was going to the BFI screening. It turned out he had offered to display his Special Weapons Dalek in the foyer, and had received the promise of a couple of tickets in return. A spare was on offer - would I like to come? WOULD I??
Anyway, long and short of it if I helped set up I'd be welcome, so I was more than happy to lend a hand.
I also suggested taking the Dalek to the original filming location for its scenes, which were done barely three streets from the BFI. Tom hadn't made the connection in his mind, so jumped at the idea.
We met up at Windmill Walk underneath the railway bridge where the Dalek factions have their pitched battle. Tom had the Dalek in bits in his transit van, and it only took a couple of minutes for us to manhandle it together.
We had some fun getting some great pictures of the Dalek in situe, and a number of slack-jawed passers by also grabbed a few shape too.
It was amazing to see it on the very spot where 25 years earlier it had been trundling along, obliterating Daleks as it went.
We then drove over to the BFI, where we were welcomed by security and shown where the Dalek was to be set up.
Tom was very easy going about it, and was happy for it to sit there unattended for the duration of the afternoon as a talking point and photo opportunity for everyone passing through. Some ropes were supplied to cordon it of, so all was good.
To our surprise we were welcomed into the green room. Sylvester and Sophie soon arrived, Sylvester with a cat on his ankle and wearing a kilt! He had recently had surgery on a troublesome foot, and trousers were too difficult to put on.
Before too long it was time to take our seats, which for me were the best I'd ever had at one of these screenings - in the centre block, almost dead central, only half a dozen rows back.
The episodes were broken up by a couple of interviews with guests, the first of which was John Leeson, best known for his voice of K-9, but he also provided voices for this story too.
He can be heard as the Dalek Battle Computer (when you think it is Davros, but turns out to be the little girl) and later he is the continuity announcer who introduces he next episode of Doc.... before being cut off.
There was also an interesting discussion with Mike Tucker who worked in the BBC visual effects department during the McCoy run, and now is effect supervisor on the current series.
Finally, long term member of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Dick Mills, filled us in on how the department worked down the years; how new equipment made things easier, but harder to be imaginative with.
The main interview session was between Sylvester McCoy (who was asked to keep his knees together in his kilt by a member of the front row), Sophie Aldred and writer Ben Aronovich.
There were some great tales of how both leads got their parts; of how the script was written; how Ace became a regular companion over a brief guest appearance; how the series was cancelled; and of Sylvester's return in the tv movie.
All in all it was a great day!
I just want to say a BIG thank you to Tom Nichols for letting me tag along and help him set up the Dalek - and for getting me into a screening I thought I had missed out on!
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Food in the valleys of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park was based essentially on what was offered by the earth, however, view the limited availability of agricultural resources and production facilities.
Traditional meals, therefore, included: polenta, legumes, dairy products, meat and eggs.
Widespread was the practice of hunting, that brought a double benefit: the sale of animals' hides and skins and the use of meat as food.
Fried cheese, browned in a pan until boiling along with four or five potatoes (cut into pieces) and an onion. At the end of cooking some fresh cheese is added to obtain a crust on both sides.
You can also find the version without potatoes, with more mature cheese and eggs.
Essential to savor its perfect taste is eating it with polenta.
The lard in this case is used as seasoning for the radicchio.
Radicchio can be of any variety, but usually for the typical dish is used the dandelion.
The lard must be of a leathery and stiff collar type to prevent it wither; it is browned in little oil until it becomes crispy, then "turned off" with vinegar and then added to the raw dandelion, possibly to be seasoned with salt, pepper and oil.
Fry an onion in a pot. Add grated potato and fresh nettle leaves.
Dilute with broth and salt. Bake in a covered pot and, if necessary, dilute with boiling water.
Boil a little water with a generous handful of maidenstears' leaves, putting aside some tufts for the garnish.
Add rice and cook adding broth from time to time and eventually a drop of white wine.
Cook in salted water the pumpkin and the beans. Blend the pumpkin with the beans, obtaining a puree. Put the puree in the pot, if necessary, add water and salt and bring to the boil. Then add the flour, stirring until you get the consistency of polenta. Cook, allow to stand for a few minutes and enjoy pouring over milk.
Famous Friulian omelette. It is a mix of eggs with different types of herbs such as Silene vulgaris, shoots of butcher's broom, dandelion, nettle tips.
Slices of bread soaked in beaten eggs and then fried in oil and eaten after being sprinkled with sugar.
Boil water with a little milk. Then add the polenta flour and a bit of the wheat one, stir and cook until you get a polenta more liquid than normal, with the consistency of a pudding.
Pour into a bowl cornmeal and a handful of wheat flour. Mix adding some water.
Melt the lard in a pan and add the mixture. Bake. When it takes on the reddish color Petùt is ready.
Cook the beef broth and add it in boiling soup plates where there are slices of stale bread sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
Boil the water. Add flour for polenta. Mix. Just cooked collect the flour with a little water and put it into another pot. Allow to boil. Fry the sausage pieces in a separate pan. Add to the Scot a little vinegar and then subsequently the sausage. It is normally eaten with polenta.
Collect the white turnips several months before, blanch in salted water and let them macerate in a wooden tub with its own water, until they take on a sour taste.
Then they are minced and poured in a pan, after having browned onion in olive oil and garlic. Add water and cook. Halfway through cooking, add the slices of local salami just browned in butter and towards the end add a bit of "Scot polenta" (water blended with polenta flour). It is eaten with polenta.
Typical product that depending on the area takes different names: Peta (in Andreis and Barcis) or petuccia (Claut) and Pitina (Val Tramontina). Originally it was a way to preserve meat, in autumn and winter months. At the time, it was mostly made of sheep or goat meat or high-mountain game.
The meat was finely chopped with a knife inside a hollowed wooden stump. Then were added salt, pepper, garlic and natural spices such as fennel or other aromatic herbs. From the mixture were obtained meatballs, that were rolled in corn meal and then placed in the chimney to dry for about a week. Even today you can enjoy it in different villages of the Park.
Strips of salted, dried and smoked meat.


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