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Lancaster Down (paperback) - author signed

Lancaster Down!

The Extraordinary Tale of Seven Young Bomber Aircrew at War

Signed by author Steve Darlow

Paperback: 224 pages

Publisher: Grub Street

ISBN-13: 9781908117267

Arthur Darlow, the author’s grandfather, served as a pilot with RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. Initially flying Halifaxes with No. 427 Squadron he then became a Pathfinder, piloting a Lancaster with No. 405 Squadron. Arthur and his crew were one of the legions of men who took the offensive to the enemy for most of the war. Their story, vividly recreated here, is special. The crew’s tour starts with Bomber Command’s Main Offensive in late 1943. German night fighters and flak regiments defend their homeland with grim determination and losses are high. But our crew survive. Thousands do not. Darlow’s crew continue, preparing for D-Day and the invasion of Western Europe. One day though, they are shot down over Belgium, to become, in turn, prisoner, evader, casualty. Collectively they experience it all. Not romanticised but written with feeling and respect, this book should be read by all age groups.

'The author...tells the story with an eye for detail which vividly portrays the daily and nightly terrors faced by bomber crews.' Western Morning News

'Superbly detailed.' Flypast

'An encounter with reality, of fear and frustration, victory and delight. A worthy successor to the film Memphis Belle.' --Oxford Times

'The book is fascinating... The author is to be commended both for the detailed research he has put in, and for including many personal accounts by the Belgians who had so bravely helped them.' --The Bulletin of the Military Historical Society

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Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation?

Join us at The Jewish Community Centre - 950 West 14th Vancouver, BC.

Please contact The Jewish Community Centre to register at 604-257-5111

Course Dates: Sunday November 28

Address: 950 West 14th Vancouver

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Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation?

Join us at On the Go First Aid Training - #260 - 17667 65A Ave, Surrey.

Course Dates: Tuesday March 16

Course Times: 9:00 - 3:00 pm PST

Address: #260 - 17667 65A Ave, Surrey

Please bring a bagged lunch, snacks, water bottle. Confirmation emails will be sent out prior to the course. Pre-Registration is required. Maximum of 10 students to allow for social distancing - masks required to be worn unless appropriately spaced. Instructor will remind students to wash/sanitize hands frequently and to wear masks

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But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who call you out of darkness into God’s marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9

As we dive into Jesus’ final speech to his disciples in the gospel of John this weekend, we find the lesson paired with this (relatively) famous passage from 1 Peter.

There are a lot of things we can say about what it means to be a follower of God. And this passage focuses on several of them: a called family, a noble ministry, a tribe set apart, God’s named and claimed beloved. These are all accurate descriptors of who Christ’s body on earth is meant to be.

Note that the most important thing about all of these captions is that they are plural.

God has called us together.

Though we may each have unique and essential gifts, though we may all be members of the body – we are meant to do this thing as one people.

This does not mean we have to agree on everything. If we did, it would be rather boring. What’s more, there would be no way to hold one another accountable when we fail to see a part of what God is placing before us.

What this does mean, however, is that our calling, our common purpose to serve God in this life is what binds us. It is more important than any of our differences. It helps us to lift up and celebrate our special gifts, because we are all seeking what God has set before us: a chance to work for the Kingdom.

So, yes, you are special. We are important. No more than anyone else, of course. But we have simply been set apart to live into Christ’s ministry on earth – serving all the world with love.

Blessings, Pastor Janie

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100 Years Ago: Ad for Military Shoes for Officers and Privates

The Intelligencer March 21, 1916 (page 3)

“Military Shoes For Officers and Privates. The utmost in workmanship and quality of leather has been put into our MILITARY BOOTS. Will you allow us to demonstrate that we are fully alive to the requirements of a soldier? Our Genuine CROME TAN MILITARY BOOT. You will find a good, smart-fitting, clean-cut, comfortable and waterproof Boot, designed according to military regulations. Our expert fitting will please you. Priced at $5.00 and $6.00. The J.J. Haines Shoe Houses. Belleville, Napanee, Trenton, Smith’s Falls.”

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EFITMENT – T013 Slimline Treadmill Review

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EFITMENT is one of the prominent fitness machine brands in the world that has been sprouting out good quality machines to very positive customer feedback. With the TO13 model, EFITMENT continue their good streak of treadmills The EFITMENT T013 Slimline Treadmill is a budget level treadmill that is affordable to anyone looking to add a treadmill for personal use in their homes or offices. Let us then see just what exactly the TO13 model has to offer.

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EFITMENT Slimline Motorized Treadmill with Bluetooth, Folding and Incline for Running (Slimline)

The exact dimensions of this particular treadmill (in inches) are 49.57 inches in length,  27.6 inches in width, and 46 inches in height, but it can also be folded away when it is not being used, with folding dimensions measuring at 47.25 x 23.58 x 46 inches. The treadmill is capable of being folded and wheels at its base ensure that you can roll up the machine and tuck it in some corner or under your bed once the workout is over.
The running surface measures up to 47.2 inches length and 15.7 inches which makes it good enough to accommodate not only walking and jogging but also runners who use bigger strides while exercising.

The EFITMENT T013 Slimline Treadmill has one of the most superior control panels we’ve found on a budget level treadmill. It has a display features that helps track elapsed time, total speed, distance covered, and number of calories burned. It also features a 3mm audio jack and a built in Bluetooth connection that’ll help you set up your phone to the machine and listen to music as you workout. The treadmill also has the sophisticated feature of pulse grip monitors found on the handrails. The sensors will sense your pulse and use it to determine your heart rate, giving you an accurate or close to accurate tracking of your heartbeat and subsequent burning of calories. It has speeds ranging from 0.5 kmh to 7.5 kmh which is good enough for light running but is too slow for those looking to achieve more intense running workouts. Another thing this treadmill excels at is its nine preset interval training workouts. The interval training workout will increase and decrease the intensity of the belt mid-workout so you can undergo a rigorous cardio exercise. The treadmill is also equipped with a safety key which can be clipped on to your clothes. If ever a situation befalls where you cannot stop the treadmill using the control panel, all you’ll need to do would be to unclip the safety key and the treadmill will come to a stop by itself. This will protect you from losing your balance or any unwanted stumbling. Emergency start and stop button on the handrails also provide you a convenient operation of controls where you won’t have to work the control panel to operate the treadmill; the easy to use buttons on the handrails will make things easier for you.

Construction & Motor

he EFITMENT T013 Slimline Treadmill is solidly built and made of heavy duty steel. It weighs 96 pounds and withholds a weight capacity of 220 pounds. It is also equipped with a 1.5 HP motor with that helps operate the conveyer belt over the rollers. Since the motor is small and adequate enough to just run the treadmill, you won’t have to worry about it making noise and annoying others in the house. The cushion deck technology is comprised of eight strategically positioned cushioning points that act as a maximum shock absorption surface which absorbs the impact of your strides and ensures that your knees, ankles, and legs won’t feel sore after a workout. This also helps to make the recovery of the muscles run faster. The treadmill also allows you to adjust between two incline options which will alter the intensity and difficulty level of your workout.

Having seen all the aforementioned features, let us weigh the pros and cons.

  • Affordable treadmill
  • Folding option as well as safe-drop option allows you to assemble and fold the machine easily.
  • Nine preset intensity training programs give you the finest cardiovascular workout
  • Two incline options
  • Eight strategic cushioning points reduce impact by 40%

  • The running belt has a low max speed at 7.5 kmh

We’ll be honest, we love the EFITMENT T013 because at its price it provides almost every feature of a high ended treadmill while remaining affordable to anyone who would want to stock their homes or offices with a treadmill. The wide array of features are almost too good to be true. While we have indeed listed the low 7.5 kmh speed as a drawback, the nine interval intensity training programme that the T013 is stocked with is a legitimate fat-burner and makes up for the low speed. The two incline settings also add an extra challenge to our workouts. Believe us, this machine is so good it even gives the Weslo Cadence G 5.9 a run for its money.

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EFITMENT – T013 Slimline Treadmill Review

Accessibility - 8.3
Build Quality - 7.8
Comfort - 8.7
Design - 8.7

This is an impressive model for an entry-level treadmill. Featuring a glitzy console, nine workout programs, incline options, and a cushioning deck technology that maximizes comfort. Truly a superior model over many other treadmills in the same price-range.

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I am a highly competent and enthusiastic Personal Trainer with the ability to help people achieve their fitness goals and ambitions. I have been training for the past five years myself and have gained knowledge and experience within the fitness sector which also included me learning to a high extent about nutrition and supplementation. I learnt this from being practical and additional research in my own time. I am able to apply the knowledge I have to help anyone and work around their needs and goals. I have been around physical activity for all of my teenage and adult life. My career as fitness guide through various Gyms has given me immense knowledge in recommending a variety of fitness equipments.

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We have a sock!

And not just any sock – a sock that I have handknitted!

My sock!

After more than thirty years knitting cardigans, pullover, hats, scarves and mittens I have finally joined the ranks of the sock knitters.

There were a few things that did it:

First there was the wealth of lovely yarns and lovely patterns out there.

Second, there were the other sock knitters. Darlene tempted me, as I followed the her knitting of some lovely socks. And Laura inspired me, with her rapid journey from non knitter to sock knitter.

And third, there was my mother. She’s still in a nursing home, because although the infection that laid her low has cleared up she is much, much more  frail than she was before. Right now we’re waiting for a meeting to plan where we go from here.

She’s quite sleepy a lot of the time, and so I decided it would be a good idea to take some knitting when I visit her, so I can sit next to her and knit for a while when she’s having a dozy day. Socks are so portable. Plus, my mother has always liked colourful socks, so she’s been watching this one grow, and she has been promised my first pair, in her favourite colour, when they’re done.

It fits!

And so to the details:The yarn in ZigZag by King Cole.  A good basic sock yarn, but I’m a little disappointed with the colourway: the changes are very short and the contrast between two of them isn’t great.

The pattern is Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder. I wanted something simple, so that I could concentrate on the construction, and I didn’t want to pay money. It’s a nice pattern, but it does need to be read carefully as it isn’t as clear as it might be in one or two places.

I’m still a garment knitter at heart, but now I understand the appeal of socks, and I’m going to try to always have a pair of socks on the go that I can throw into my bag when I go out.

Next up – my second sock!

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    • I hope she will – she’s retained her interest in knitting, looking at magazines and watching what i’m doing, even though she doesn’t have the dexterity or the concentration to knit herself.

  1. Well done Jane! I’m so pleased to have been part of your inspiration, although a bit puzzled because you’re such a proficient knitter and I’m such a newbie. I’ve seen that pattern around on Ravelry, it seems quite popular and I’m glad you had good luck with it. I also see it uses circular needles, which many swear by but I have yet to try.

    Great idea to knit socks for your mum, I’m sure they will brighten her day!

    • I’ve always knitted bigger pieces, so it was an adjustment knitting something so small. And I could knit half a cardigan with the same yardage of one socks, albeit in in a heavier gauge!.

      You inspired me by making me think that if a newish knitter, with other interests and a busy life, could knit socks than so could I. Thank you for that!

      I didn’t use circular needles, and it was easy to adapt the pattern for double pins, which I prefer to magic loop or two circs. But different methods suit different knitters, so it’s worth trying both.

  2. I am TOTALLY impressed!!! I used to knit long ago, back in the dim far reaches of time. When I finally got the kids strapped into bed, & could sit down and watch tv and just relax. Knitting is very relaxing. But I haven’t done it in years — I wonder if I even remember how?

    • I’m sure your fingers willremember Kate, even if your head doesn’t think so. Why not wander over to Ravelry, where you will find some wonderful patterns and projects, and quite possible inspiration to pick up the neeedles again?

  3. Well done! I was a non-knitter for years and years, but I can do socks, on three needles, which I am very proud of – and I can do a picot top edge on them! Apart from that I can only do small toys, Aran hats, and tea cosies! I haven’t progressed to big things or garments.

    • If you can do all of that Christine, there should be nothing in a pattern for a bigger thing to phase you. I’ve made a good few hats over the last few years, but I lack the patience for the fiddly bits of toy knitting – and I don’t drink tea!

    • Thank you! I think you might be right – though the cardigans and pullovers in my queue are calling loudly too.

  4. Wow! I’m impressed. I was never more than a beginner knitter, but I’ve always been charmed by the idea of knittng socks. Maybe someday!

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A Dog Blogs: Shall We Play?

2012-02-15_20-31-03_210Hello world! It’s me – Briar!

I’m out on my bed in the Aga room tonight being cosy, because it’s Guy Fawkes night and there are lots of noisy bangy things going on outside. I don’t like it, so Jane and I are having a quiet night in at the back of the house. And we thought that it was ages since we had a round of my game, and that it was time to have another go …

You might remember how it works from when we played before – once , twice, thrice, four times – but I’ll explain it again, just in case anyone has forgotten or anyone out there is new to this and would like to have a go.

We think of a person with a lovely blog, we pick five books from our shelves to represent that blogger, we take a picture and make a list, and then you get to guess who it is. We might have different editions or different translations, but we think we have picked the right books for each person.

It could be you! Have a guess in the comments! Or if you can’t guess have a look in the sidebar and follow a link to someone you haven’t met before. You might find an answer and you will definitely find a lovely blog.

Here’s the first one:

number 1

The Last Tresillans by J I M Stewart
Hons and Rebels by Jessica Mitford
The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley
William by E H Young
Corduroy by Adrian Bell

Next comes number two:

number 2

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgarov
Merry Hall by Beverley Nichols
Jane and Prudence by Barbara Pym
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveller by Italo Calvino
She Knew She Was Right by Ivy Litvinov

And now here’s number three:

number 3

The Enchanted Places by Christopher Milne
The Persephone Book of Short Stories
Mr Fortune’s Maggot by Sylvia Townsend Warner
Miss Hargreaves by Frank Baker
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley

Now it’s time for you to do some guessing.

Remember, if you are stuck all three can be found our sidebar. So maybe if there’s a blog you don’t know you should click on it, because you might find an answer, and you might find somebody new to keep an eye on.

I will be back with the answers at the weekend, and Jane will be back to talk about books in a day or so.

But now it’s time for me to snuggle up and have a sleepy …

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  1. What fun Briar (and I do hope you are managing to avoid the noises)!

    I wonder if the first one might be Karyn at A Penguin a Week because of the Last Tresilians? The third one makes me think of Simon at Stuck in a Book because of the Milne and Miss Hargreaves. As for the second one (blush) – well, I think I know who that is!! Very honoured!!

    (and isn’t Jane lucky that her Merry Hall has a dustjacket!)

  2. I was completely stumped, but now I have some clues 🙂 I’ll have to check if Simon has read the Alan Bradley – I don’t think so, though I know I’ve read a recent review somewhere.

      • I can see that certain books for No.3 might steer you a certain way, but I’ve checked and if Simon has read Alan Bradley he hasn’t mentioned it.

        I didn’t register the possibility that I was steering people the wrong way until I saw the picture on this post, but I rather like the juxtaposition of Miss H and the red herring …

  3. We don’t like fireworks either, Briar and if you like you can come and share our sofa. We don’t know who your blogging friends are but it’s fun thinking about which set of books we would like if our friend Alex would buy them for us.
    The Bears.

    • Dear Bears,

      Thank you very much for your kind invitation. The banging is over now and, as you can see from my picture. I am needed at home to guard the books. This is a funny game – if you know the person’s blog well it is easy but if you don’t it is difficult.

  4. Miss Hargreaves will always make me think of Simon. Love this game, you two, and hope the cuddles made the fireworks a bit more tolerable…you poor thing.

    • Dear Darlene,

      Miss Hargreaves makes us think of Simon too, but we did him before and this is someone else who loved the same book. We were safe in doors so the bangs weren’t too bad, but I’m glad it’s over now.

  5. No. 1 is surely Karyn, and the Bulgarov gives away the other Karen. No. 3 is a trick though… Hmmm.

  6. I somehow missed this the first time around, but even I would have picked myself for no.3 if I hadn’t appeared before, and if I’d read the Bradley, because I love Warner, Milne, Persephone and – of course – Miss H. Christine and I have such similar tastes, as I discovered when I appeared with her in My Life in Books!

    • I didn’t realise quite how strongly this pile of books resembled you until the first guess came in. Though I would have picked a different Sylvia Townsend Warner and I would always pick IC-B for you as I don’t think there’s any one else I could use her for.

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Weight parameters impact mortality in colorectal cancer

SAN ANTONIO — Obesity and underweight were associated with worse colorectal cancer outcomes, recurrence and mortality, compared with normal weight, according to results of a meta-analysis presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting.“Obesity is thought to play a role in the underlying pathogenesis of colorectal cancer, but this mechanism is not fully understood,” Vita Jaspan, BA, fourth year medical student at NYU School of Medicine, said in her presentation. “In our study, we wanted to learn how weight impacts colorectal cancer prognosis.”Read More

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Game of Thrones: “The House of Black and White” Review

We’ve already got a ruler. Everywhere has already got a ruler. Every pile of shit on the side of every road has someone’s banner hanging from it.

Tyrion Lannister’s greatest asset has always been his wit. Whether he is formulating a strategy on the fly or cracking a joke, he always knows what to say and what to do at precisely the right moment. It is that mixture of keen intellect and deadpan humor that subverts Tyrion’s status as a dwarf, and it’s what has kept him alive for this long while bigger and stronger men have dropped around him like flies. Beneath that lies something even more valuable: a basic understanding of the world and how things are. He and Varys have that in common. It’s why they have made such a great team in the past and why they currently find themselves together in a stuffy wooden box, riding into the unknown.

There are two kinds of rulers in Westeros: ones who are monsters and ones who are repulsive. Varys believes that Tyrion is the key to establishing Daenerys Targaryen as the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, but Tyrion has been a slave to a monster before and has no intention of finding himself in that position again. Considering that the last Targaryen in power was known as the Mad King, his reluctance to follow Varys’ plan may be well-founded.

If Tyrion is skeptical now, just imagine what he would think if he were actually in Meereen, watching chaos unfold in every brothel and at every public execution. Sacking a city and promising thousands of slaves their freedom will earn you love, respect and a bunch of fancy nicknames, but it doesn’t guarantee you a thing beyond the burden of heightened expectations. Keeping power is far more challenging than just taking it, especially when you risk losing it by clinging to old-fashioned ideals such as justice. That’s always been Dany’s thing, to answer injustice with justice, but it rarely works out as well as it sounds on paper, especially when it means executing one of your most loyal advisers. Tyrion likely would’ve handled the matter differently had it occurred when he was Hand of the King. Knowing when to show your strength and when to get ahead of a bad situation is the mark of any true politician, something that Dany would surely benefit from having around.

It’s hard not to feel an overall sense of detachment from Daenerys’ storyline. While I wouldn’t go so far as to call the events in Meereen boring, they do all seem rather inconsequential. Will Meereen be the stronghold where the people of the world make their last stand against the White Walkers? Will King’s Landing be abandoned for a new capital city across the Narrow Sea? Not likely, and that’s one main reason why fans of the show are so frustrated with Dany. She’s just so far removed from everything happening in Westeros, has been from the start and is displaying no sense of urgency to close the gap between herself and the Iron Throne. Another reason why Dany’s story has grown tiresome was her banishment of Jorah, a fan-favorite all of us can sympathize with because we all know what it’s like to grow close to someone extremely attractive only to be promptly placed right in the friend zone. Sure, Ser Barristan, Daario and others remain by Dany’s side, but Jorah’s absence is notable because he’s been around since the beginning.

Prince Doran Martell is another repulsive leader, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at him. Restricted to ruling from his chair, he lacks his brother Oberyn’s charisma as well as his agility, meaning he can’t appease Ellaria Sand and he can’t join Myrcella Baratheon for a stroll in the Water Gardens. Doran is a good man, to be certain. He loved his brother and he is firmly against the mere idea of mutilating Myrcella, but he is also a frail man. Much like Dany is experiencing in Meereen, too much unrest in his city could cause his followers to act in defiance against his orders. When that happens, it’s not as if Doran will be able to leap from his chair and fight for what he believes in. The presence of Jamie and Bronn will only further complicate the situation, providing that Ellaria and the Sandsnakes (Oberyn’s bastard children) don’t just try to kill the duo outright. I mean really, all those sparring sessions and how much better has Jamie really gotten at fighting with his left hand? The time spent building up this confrontation was brief, but that should change in the weeks to come.

One person who has gotten a whole lot better is Samwell Tarly, who found his courage before slaying that Walker and hasn’t looked back since. Another one deemed too repulsive to ever amount to anything (he is really fat, you see), Sam has the respect of his Night’s Watch brothers because he always tells it like it is. Why yes, Janos Slynt was hiding in the larder with the women and children. Alliser Throne did indeed fight bravely defending the wall, despite being an unceremonious prick. Aye, it was Jon Snow who took over when Alliser fell, and Jon whose been destined to lead the Night’s Watch from the moment he arrived at Castle Black. Had Jon accepted Stannis’ offer, I’m not sure that Sam would have gone out of his way to get Jon elected. And there was a time when Jon would have done anything to be a true Stark. To feel like he belonged at Winterfell and had a place in the world. Being Ned Stark’s son always comes with a price though, and in this case it meant turning down something he’d wanted all his life so he wouldn’t break his oath. This time though, Jon’s steadfast honor was rewarded by the loyalty of a friend, solidifying the fact that they are both right where they belong.

As for the other Starks, I doubt they care much who is ruling or whether or not that person is a monster. Sansa and Arya are all about surviving these days, but more importantly, they seek vengeance for all of the atrocities that have been afflicted upon their family. It’s why Sansa turned away Brienne, much like Arya did last season, because she’s grown to be very suspicious of any outsiders. Even ones who appear to have good intentions. Littlefinger is a shady individual, but sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you don’t. That’s certainly a lesson that Arya has learned ten times over, prompting her to be wary of the Faceless Man even after he takes the appearance of Jaqen H’ghar. And while it’s a good thing that Arya will be trained to effectively avenge all the fallen Starks, like Dany she is now entire continents away from all of the names on her list. It’s just going to be a while before we see some actual progress to crossing any of those names off, and that too is extremely frustrating.

“The House of Black and White” may have been most directly concerned with events taking place away from Westeros, but thus far the Wall has been home to the proceedings that I find the most compelling. Partly because Stannis seems to be the only one who cares about righting all the wrongs that have occurred over the course of the series, and mostly because after all this time, it’s nice to have a character we love in a position of power at Westeros. Even if he is a repulsive bastard.

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Dear Marathon Chamber of Commerce Member

While lobster mini-season keeps our hotel rooms, restaurants, and businesses busy; we are all glad when it’s over! We have a lot of exciting initiatives going on over the next few months, since we aim to keep you, our valued business-member in-the-know here is what we are working on.

Seminar #2 on Cyber Security has been cancelled.

First, we have the second of three business-seminars set for this month. As you know education is a huge part of what your Marathon Chamber does. We understand the value of education, and how improving our skills and abilities can lead to improved business performance, profitability, and also longevity. Our Aug. 14th seminar focuses on Cyber Security for Small Businesses. No business is immune to online hackers and criminals seeking to steal your, and/or your customers’ information and data. Plus your liability insurances will not cover any losses from cyber security breaches. We hope you will attend to learn how to better protect yourself, your customers, and your business. Please sign up for this month’s seminar, you will not be disappointed (flyer included in this month’s newsletter).

Annual Chamber Board of Director Elections

August is also when we begin preparations for our annual Chamber Board of Director elections. If you are interested in running for a seat on the Marathon Chamber Board of Directors, please email or contact me to receive an application (also see flyer insert). Elections take place in early September and this year we have six (6) open seats on the Board. This is a great way to help lead the overall direction of your Marathon Chamber and help to have a real impact on our business community.

BIG Raffle Contest

Finally, this month signifies the beginning of our annual BIG Raffle Contest. Winners will be drawn at our annual Awards Banquet on Friday, Oct. 6th at Hawks Cay Resort (please save the date). Again we are offering a vacation package for two (winner can choose from 4 vacation options) as our grand prize ($3,000+ value), or if a vacation is not your cup of tea, the grand prize winner can choose a cash prize of $2,000.00. Other prizes include a stay at Hawks Cay Resort with spa for two, as well as $100 restaurant gift certificates, a staycation in Key West, and more. See flyer insert for more info please. As always tickets are only $25.00/each and we will only sell a max of 500 tickets. Proceeds help to fund our annual Academic and Continuing Education Scholarships to Marathon students and also our business-members.

Have a great August everyone; please be sure to get your raffle tickets and to sign up for our Aug. 14th business-seminar; and be safe out there getting those delicious Florida Lobsters after full season opens up August 6th!

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Sweet & Salty

In many coastal deltas, fresh river water mixes with ocean brine, forming a rich primordial stew where life thrives in one of the most fertile and diverse habitats in North America. Anglers fishing these glory holes may land a dozen or more diverse species on any given day.

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As water from two worlds collide in the delta, many aquatic and marine species can co-exist. Some freshwater species tolerate some salty water, while some salty species venture into freshwater. On any given day, Florida anglers may catch aquatic largemouth bass, bluegills, redear sunfish, warmouth, several catfish species, crappie and salty species including speckled trout, snook, flounder, redfish, striped bass, sheepshead, gafftopsail catfish and black drum. Some species, such as alligator gar, tarpon, bull sharks and mullet easily slip between both worlds at will.

As long as salinity changes gradually, most freshwater fish can adjust. This phenomenon is one of the most appealing and unique aspects of coastal fishing.

“Anywhere that a river flows toward the coast, freshwater mixes with saltwater,” said Allen Martin, a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist in Lake City. “In this mixing zone, the ranges of various marine and freshwater species overlap. As long as salinity changes gradually, most freshwater fish can adjust. This phenomenon is one of the most appealing and unique aspects of coastal fishing. People can catch so many different varieties of fish in the same areas.”

Like salmon, striped bass and American shad spend most of their lives at sea, but enter freshwater rivers to spawn. In late winter, shad make a run up the St. Johns River, possibly traveling as far as 200 miles from the Atlantic. Gulf striped bass once flourished in many of Florida’s river systems and they still reproduce naturally in the Apalachicola River. Stripers also occur in the St. Mary, St. Johns, the lower Ochlockonee, Blackwater, Yellow, Escambia and Choctawhatchee River. Many states release stripers into landlocked reservoirs such as Lake Seminole and Lake Talquin.

Where freshwater mixes with brine in delta estuaries, game fish from different habitats often prey upon the same forage. They gorge on a rich smorgasbord of freshwater grass shrimp, shad, shiners, crawfish, minnows and sunfish, or munch on marine morsels like crab, shrimp, menhaden, mullet, pinfish, croaker or a thousand other creatures. Sometimes, freshwater species attack prey from one direction while marine species hit them from another direction. Beneath the mayhem, flounder and catfish devour anything that drops to the bottom. Under the right conditions, anglers may catch a number of aquatic and marine game fish at the same time in the same place on the same lure.

“Back in some creeks in Flagler County, we might catch a snook on the first cast, a redfish on the second cast, a black bass on the third and a tarpon on the fourth cast,” said Captain Chris Herrera of Palm Coast Fishing Guide Service ( “On some days on the Timoka River, I’ve caught trout, redfish, snook, tarpon, alligator gar, sheepshead and black bass within 100 yards of each other.”

Largemouth bass and redfish probably account for the most divergent catches in delta estuaries. Bass can tolerate salinity. Redfish can live in pure freshwater, although they cannot breed there. In fact, some states stock redfish in landlocked reservoirs where they do quite well. On the St. Johns River, bass anglers sometimes catch redfish as far inland as Lake George, while redfish anglers sometimes catch largemouth bass in the delta near Jacksonville. Bass and redfish frequently feed in close proximity to each other and may attack the same forage at the same time. Any lure a bass will hit, a redfish will hit and vice versa.

“Fishing for redfish is a lot like fishing for bass,” said Stephen Browning, a Bassmaster Classic veteran who fishes professional redfish tournaments. “I’ve caught redfish on conventional spinnerbaits and many other bass lures.”

What one catches in a particular spot on any given day largely depends upon water flow. In river deltas, conditions fluctuate daily and sometimes hourly as freshwater flows battle salty tides for dominance in coastal estuaries. The incredibly blurred demarcation between the two types of water blends and moves constantly. During an incoming tide, bass may retreat to sweeter water upstream or move further back into flooded shoreline vegetation. During a falling tide, bass may drop into the main channels or move closer to the delta. A hard rain upstream may flood a river, pushing marine species farther downstream. During a drought, the opposite occurs as saltwater moves farther inland. Winds can also blow water around, influencing tides and where fish concentrate. On any given day, a good bass spot in the morning may hold speckled trout in the afternoon.

“It’s very common in coastal Florida to catch multiple species in a small area,” said Bob Wattendorf, a FWC biologist in Tallahassee. “Bass can tolerate up to about 10 parts-per-thousand of salinity with no problem. Seawater is about 35 ppt. When the salinity of a fish’s blood is comparable to the salinity of the water, that’s actually one of the least stressful conditions for a freshwater fish.”

Fish don’t necessarily disappear just because the water changes. Heavier, denser saltwater sinks, while a layer of freshwater may “float.” Sometimes a river delta may look brown, but two feet below the surface the trolling motor kicks up clear water. In many coastal deltas, a slug of salty water may stay near the bottom and extend miles inland, despite river currents. Spending most of their lives flat on the bottom, flounder frequently follow this narrow slug of briny water quite far up coastal rivers.

Under those conditions, saltwater species may go deep to find water they like while freshwater species head to the surface. Anglers looking for redfish, snook or trout may drag bottom-bouncing baits while bass anglers may stick with topwaters or buzzbaits. Who knows what may jump on a spinnerbait or crankbait.

“In the Suwannee River delta, I’ve personally caught redfish, trout, bass, snook, black drum, bluegill, stumpknockers, sheepshead, flounder, redbelly sunfish and other species in a short time,” Martin said. “On some days, under the right conditions, we’ve caught 12 to 13 species. We’ve literally picked up snook and bass right next to each.”

“In the Apalachicola River delta, it’s very common to catch different species in the same area with the same lures,” said Captain Rex Phipps, a guide in Apalachicola ( “Once, I caught a 3-pound largemouth and a 2-pound speckled trout on the same cast with a double jig rig. I’ve probably caught 10 to 12 species in the same day. When the river floods, it flushes freshwater fish downriver and we catch bass out on the flats when fishing for redfish and trout.”

Many coastal Florida streams also provide good fishing for multiple species. These include the Choctawhatchee, Crystal, Escambia, Homosassa, Steinhatchee, Withlacoochee and any other Panhandle river. In some Everglades canals, anglers catch fresh and salty species. Any stream that flows into saltwater can provide opportunities to catch a mixed bag.

“All of the rivers that feed into the Gulf of Mexico hold bass,” said Captain Tommy Thompson, a saltwater guide who fishes the Big Bend area ( “We’ve also caught redfish in the headwaters of the Crystal River.”

In Florida, the fish species one targets determines which license an angler needs. Anglers casting for bass need a freshwater license, even if they fish at the edge of Apalachicola Bay. On the other hand, anglers chasing American shad up the St. Johns River must possess a saltwater license. When there’s a possibility of both sweet and salty species, play it safe and purchase both licenses.


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Govt may extend rent freeze

The Government will consider extending a rent freeze and moratorium on evictions which was introduced as an emergency measure at the start of the Covid 19 crisis.

The measures were due to expire on July 20th, but the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien, has told the Dail he will write to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to ask if the public health advice merits an extension.

“If it is justified, I will bring a proposal to Government accordingly,” Minister O’Brien said. “I will consider the economic situation as well and possible further measures that maybe put in place should they be needed.”

He was responding to a motion tabled by the Labour Party calling for further state supports for tenants in rental accommodation  who, the party said, have been disproportionately effected by job losses as a result of Covid 19.

The party’s spokesperson on education, Aodhán O Riordáin, said more than a third of those working in the hospitality and food sector, 27% in the retail sector 21% of those in construction are living in rental accommodation.

He said some 200,000 renters are in sectors most severely effected by job losses: “Renters are less well able to weather this storm,” he said.  “So are we going to leave them to the market, to the private sector, or are we going to leave them with the protection of the state?”

The Solidarity- People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett, said there was no need to consult with the Health Minister on whether to extend the measures, because it is “self-evident” that evicting people to hostels, hotels or the streets was “utterly incompatible” with public health guidelines.

The Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin O’Broin said the Minister must extend the ban on rent increases as a matter of urgency.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Apple Jam Recipe | Apple Jelly - Step by step pictures

This is my first attempt to make jam at home . We went for Apple picking last week and our fruit basket is loaded with Apples . My daughter suggested that we should make jam and so we landed in this recipe . This is a easy recipe and kids will love it for sure .Off to the recipe now .

Apple jam made with only 3 ingredients . Easy and simple
Apple Jam Recipe | Apple Jelly - Step by step pictures

  • Apples - 1 kg
  • Sugar - 700 gram
  • Pectin - 11 gram
  • Water - 1  1/2 cup

      Peel out the skin of the apples .

      Chop the apples . Add them in a heavy bottom pan

      Add  water and bring the contents to a boil .

      Once the apples are cooked mash them well using a masher .

      Now add the pectin and mix .

      Add sugar and mix well . Bring the contents to a boil .

       Once the mixture starts to get thick and gets settled . switch it off .

      Yummy apple jam is ready !

      Store it in an air tight container and use . Refrigerate it for a longer shelf life

      • If the apples are too sweet Sugar level could be reduced as per the taste and requirement .
      • This jam could be made with out pectin too . Pectin is optional and could be skipped if needed .
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      1. How nice you get to pick apples. Over here, its buy and taste concept. Never made apple before but is so good and I am always in for home made jams.

      2. The jam looks Superb, especially out of fresh picked apples like yours..Bookmarked the recipe, I love the way its step by step so it makes it so much easier for the viewers, and readers to understand.. Thankyou Foodie

      3. Thanks a lot for sharing this jam.My kids will love apple.I can prepare for them and make them feel happy.

      4. Must try recipe for my Kiddo... it looks easy to make!


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With Fall around the corner, Phineas and Ferb decide to invent "S'Fall," a colorful world full of giant leaf piles and gourds. Meanwhile, over at Evil Inc., Dr. Doofenshmirtz is mentoring Rodrigo, a budding student of evil. Unfortunately, Rodrigo tru... (more)ly is evil, and when he captures Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Agent P., it’s up to Major Monogram's son, Monty, to save the day.

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White Bean Allergy Test

White Bean Allergy Test

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Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Source material: Dried beans
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Common names: White bean, Cannellini bean, Marrow bean, Great northern bean, White kidney bean, Haricot bean
Synonyms: P. vulgaris var. humilis

White bean is a food which may result in allergy symptoms in sensitised individuals.

White Bean Allergy Test: Allergen Exposure

Despite the name, white beans may vary in colour from creamy white to a pale green hue. The name more broadly refers to varieties of bean with light coloured, if not entirely white seeds. They are more delicately flavoured than the closely related green or red kidney beans. The seed is a small, dry white bean with an oval, slightly flattened shape.

White beans are traditionally eaten alone, without the pods. They are usually available only canned, dried or frozen. They are baked with sauces, or added to soups, stews and baked dishes. The seed may be sprouted and used in salads or cooked.

In the UK, the white bean is most commonly encountered in canned baked beans, where it is paired with a sweet tomato sauce. When used in other recipes, it is often referred to as the haricot bean.

White beans are an excellent source of iron and folate and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and copper.

Consumption of white beans has been shown to lower total cholesterol levels, which might be at least partly explained by the high saponin content of the bean.

From a medicinal standpoint, the green or dried mature pods, or the seeds alone, are reported to have diuretic, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive actions.

The seeds or the whole plant may be used as a homeopathic remedy for a variety of diseases. When ground into flour, the seeds are used externally in the treatment of ulcers.

White Bean Allergy Test: Allergen Description

No allergens present in white beans have yet been characterised. An alpha-amylase inhibitor has been isolated, as well as a chitinase, however the allergenicity of these proteins has not been determined to date.

White Bean Allergy Test: Potential Cross-Reactivity

An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the genus could be expected but in fact is not seen frequently. While legumes have structurally similar proteins, they do not all display equal allergenicity.

White Bean Allergy Test: Clinical Experience

White bean may uncommonly induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitised individuals.

A study reports on a 33-year-old woman who developed tongue swelling and burning and mouth itching minutes after eating baked beans. Similar symptoms occurred a day after ingesting pea soup, on another occasion within 15 minutes of eating a bean burrito, and again 20 minutes after eating chilli containing kidney and pinto beans. In this last instance, she also developed chest tightness, wheezing, generalised erythema, urticaria, abdominal pain, a feeling of impending doom and light-headedness.

Subsequent skin prick testing was positive to red kidney and white bean, but negative to pea, green and lima bean.

A 7-year-old boy was described who developed angioedema associated with inhalation of vapours from cooked white bean. The patient also developed angioedema after ingesting cooked white bean.

Other reactions

The root is dangerously narcotic. Large quantities of the raw mature seed may be poisonous.


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Cooking Under Pressure [Audiobook] download free by Lorna J Sass

Cooking Under Pressure Audiobook download free by Lorna J Sass
  • Listen audiobook: Cooking Under Pressure
  • Author: Lorna J Sass
  • Release date: 2009/12/3
  • Language: English
  • Genre or Collection: Food and Drink
  • ISBN: 9780061707872
  • Rating: 8.8 of 10
  • Votes: 157
  • Review by: Mariella Baird
  • Review rating: 7.86 of 10
  • Review Date: 2018/11/18
  • Duration: 3H45M5S in 256 kbps (60.2 MB)
  • Date of creation of the audiobook: 2018-08-25
  • You can listen to this audiobook in formats: MP4, WMA, FLAC, MPEG4, MP3, ATRAC, Apple Lossless, WAV (compression ALZ, ZIP, AZW, RAR, ARJ)
  • Total pages original book: 301
  • Includes a PDF summary of 28 pages
  • Duration of the summary (audio): 22M22S (5.6 MB)
  • Description or summary of the audiobook: The 20th Anniversary Edition of the classic cookbook from the leading authority on speed-cooking, Cooking Under Pressure by Lorna Sass offers a mouthwatering array of extraordinary dishes that can be prepared in minutes-from classic ossobucco to chocolate cheesecake-using a pressure cooker. A James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and food writer who has written for the Washington Post, New York Times, Food & Wine, Woman's Day and other publications, Lorna Sass shows you how to turn out meals in one-third the time of conventional methods without sacrificing moisture, flavor, aroma, or nutritional content. Newly updated and revised for contemporary tastes and more efficient machines, Cooking Under Pressure is the cookbook that inspired a whole generation of home cooks to dust off their pressure cookers.
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A blog for eaters

Archive for the month “December, 2017”

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Outstanding order of chicken parm at Romano’s Macaroni Grill! Most of my visits here are hit and miss on the food. This dish however was excellent.

Jack in the Box

Outstanding Triple Bacon Buttery Jack at our Ramona Jack in the Box! Went well with their excellent panko crusted onion rings. I just love JIB’s shiny buns…

Kountry Kitchen

This week we had a delicious post-Christmas breakfast at Kountry Kitchen! A Ramona institution since 1939, this place has such a warm, traditional family feel that is obvious the moment you walk in the door. The breakfast menu here has tremendous breadth; I’m sure there’s something that would please anyone. I zeroed in on the two-egg breakfasts. There’s a nice selection of hearty protein options that go-with such as bacon; jumbo links; patty sausage; ham steak; pork chops; beef patty; etc. I ordered it with corned beef hash! Includes hashbrowns and hot biscuit or toast, $12.25.

My sunny side eggs were fresh and very good with big, beautiful yolks. There was a small amount of loose whites, unfortunately. The hashbrowns here are outstanding! Perfectly hot and crispy. I appreciate that KK serves hashbrowns as there are a few other places in town that do not. Now the corned beef hash… I hate to say it, but it tasted like it was from a can. The texture seemed mechanically processed and the flavor did not resemble a traditional salty corned beef. It was a decent enough crispy hot hash, just not among the best I’ve had.

We really feel “at home” at Kountry Kitchen. Love this restaurant! Service was excellent. In fact, our server took multiple orders from more than one table and did not write down a thing! That always worries me, but everything came out perfect, as requested.

Way Point Saloon

Outstanding chicken wings at Way Point Saloon! Some of the best I’ve had in town, that I can tell you.

Hamburger Factory

Pretty heavy handed on the gravy at The Hamburger Factory, but still a very tasty plate of country fried steak!

The Par Lounge

Recently I had the “Aglio Supremo” pizza at The Par Lounge. It’s made with a garlic white sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, green onion, cherry maters and mushrooms (omitted). Only $9 for the small (shown here) or $18 for large. This pie tasted excellent. Definitely an interesting change-up from the traditional red sauce. I think my favorite part of their pizza is the crust. I typically don’t eat the pizza “bone”, but here I consume it all.

(Tip: Request a side of ranch – perfect dip for the crust)

Taco Bell

Had lunch recently at the Bell and I was so excited to finally try this new Naked Chicken Chalupa thing! Turned out better than I was expecting. Only $2.99 each and it was perfect. Needed nothing else. No cheese roll-up; no crunch wrap; no cinnamon twists; no nothing. Just one Naked Chicken Chalupa. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, I just like saying “Naked Chicken Chalupa”. Probably more than I like saying “Chicken DoubleDilla”.

This remarkable new chalupa reminds me of the invention of the wheel. Actually it was more like a fried chicken salad turned inside out. Taco Bell created a chalupa shell made of crispy, all white meat chicken and filled it with crisp lettuce, diced maters, cheese and an amazing avocado ranch sauce.

I have to say, it was pretty greasy in the hands. Felt like taking a shower when I was done. Might have been better with a warm flour tortilla adhered to the outside with some sort of cheese substance. Overall an outstanding specialty item on the Bell menu. Unfortunately, it’s limited time only, like all their best stuff. Get in and try one before it goes away for good.

Players Sports Bar

Surprising dish for an unassuming Sports Bar in Poway. One of my favorite things to eat, I had to try the jambalaya at Players. It was outstanding! Recipe was legit and had tons of shrimp, etc.

The most beautiful sight at any mall! Wish I could just lay down in this goodness at Cinnabon.

On the Border

Outstanding quesadilla appetizer at On the Border!

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Playing for the second time in the span of just three days, Leicester City once again welcomed the Reds to the King Power but this time it was in the Premier League. Having crashed out of the Carabao Cup courtesy of Leicester, Liverpool had to win the game to lift themselves up having failed to win a single game after the international break.

Leicester on the other hand had produced some pretty decent displays of late only to lose those games by close margins. Having won just one game and drawing another from five games, Leicester had to get a good result out of the game to move up in the table. What followed in the 90 minutes was a typical, high tempo, end to end premier league match between the two English sides.

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Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool | 1

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Leicester City (4-4-1-1) | Manager: Craig Shakespeare

1.Schmeichel – 2.Simpson, 5.Morgan, 15.Maguire, 3.Chilwell – 26.Mahrez, 25.Ndidi, 10.King, 11.Albrighton – 20.Okazaki – 9.Vardy

Liverpool (4-3-3) | Manager: Jurgen Klopp

22.Mignolet – 12.Gomez, 32.Matip, 6.Lovren, 18.Moreno – 23.Can, 14.Henderson, 5.Wijnaldum – 11.Salah, 9.Firmino, 10.Coutinho

Craig Shakespeare sent out his side in a 4-4-2 in which Shinji Okazaki often played behind the striker Vardy. Schmeichel started in goal as Simpson, Morgan, Maguire and Chilwell played as the back four. In midfield four, Mahrez and Albrighton in the wings played alongside King and Ndidi who were deployed in the centre.

Liverpool started in their structure as Jurgen Klopp played Coutinho in place of the suspended Mane. Mignolet guarded the Liverpool goal as he was supported by a defence which was constituted by Gomez, Matip, Lovren and Moreno. Can and Wijnaldum played as the two 8s ahead of the pivot Henderson. Wijnaldum, particularly known for the engine in him, was deployed as the box to box midfielder. The coveted Liverpool attack was formed by the attacking trio of Coutinho, Firmino and Salah.

Liverpool find space behind Leicester’s 4-4-2

Known for their compact and tight 4-4-2 structure, Leicester stuck with the same for their match up against Liverpool. Mahrez occupying the right just as before was pretty inviting for Liverpool as high flying Moreno was deployed in the same flank. Mahrez’s forward runs meant that Moreno was able to find space in turnovers.

However on the other hand, Liverpool were the team with more possession and building out from the back. This meant that Leicester parked their two banks of four however Mahrez was isolated in certain cases. His offensive duties upfront along with the pressing caused havoc for the 2015-16 Champion as Moreno was able to capitalize on the runs as a result of quick interchanges with Henderson and Coutinho in the same flank.

Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool | 2

The case of Leicester defending in two banks of four.

In certain instances Mahrez would join the forwards Okazaki and Vardy in pressing up the field and hence loses out on the follow up. In other situations, he would move to the center as he always does in creating chances. This allowed the likes of Moreno to capitalize by bombarding upfront.

The video below shows the same case where Liverpool have made movements which had attracted the Leicester players to one side especially Mahrez. This allowed Moreno to run into the space and this move becomes very effective when the play is switched from the centre to the flank.

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In the video above we can find the exchanges between the Liverpool players once they receive the ball from the back. They developed progressions and kept possession in one side of the pitch by making interchanges with the winger who would drop into the half space and the forwards who would drop back. This moved Leicester more towards the ball always leaving the wide man free and Moreno who is one of the fastest players in the pitch often was seen making marauding runs.

The video below is another instance in which Leicester were opened up when Liverpool found space behind the defence with astute build up play. Here the ball is played from the left flank in which Coutinho releases himself with a one-two with Firmino and finds the central midfielder in space who has continued his run. He allows the likes of Salah and Can to move into danger zones in wide areas and with brilliant through ball splitting the defence, the wide player was found in a position in which he find targets inside the box by crossing the ball.

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This is how the opening half of the game panned out as Liverpool dominated by finding spaces on the outside as Leicester were compact in the middle. Liverpool took a 2-0 lead going into the half but Okazaki pulled one back on the last gasp as it gave Leicester the much needed momentum to carry on coming into the next 45 minutes.

Leicester’s pressing up top and Liverpool’s 2-5-3

Leicester’s aim of winning the ball back was visible in most cases and when Liverpool had the ball, the pressing by the two forwards was there to be identified. Often Vardy would mark/chase the keeper while Okazaki would press the ball carrier or the next passing option for the ball carrier. At times, even Mahrez joined in the press if the ball was played in the right however most of the pressing from the midfield came from Ndidi.

Man oriented pressing was seen from Leicester rather than collective pressing as Leicester also did not want themselves to get opened up as a result of the pressing. Often the two forwards marked the two central defenders as both Gomez and Moreno joined the midfield in attack. This created a positional advantage for Leicester in the 2v2 – Vardy and Okazaki vs Matip and Lovren and this was effective for Leicester when they actually won certain balls back.

However, one of the three midfielders dropped back to give the numerical support at the back. And it was the Liverpool captain in most cases, Henderson helped his side by dropping deep to split the defensive center halves helping the Reds to circulate the ball better at the back. When Liverpool maintained their 2-5-3 shape, Liverpool often had more numbers in midfield and gave more width which eventually allowed them to find more space in the wide areas behind the back four through situational overloads.

Leicester’s late surge and Liverpool’s defensive reactions

Leicester looked to have found their rhythm in the second half in search of their equalizer and with the introduction of Demarai Gray for Mahrez, Leicester found the right balance going forward against this Liverpool side. However Liverpool with the introduction of Sturridge responded well as he dropped into midfield and was adept at holding up play.

In defense, when Leicester developed possession in the central area to find spaces, Liverpool defended in backs of four and five. Both the wingers dropped deep and joined the midfield three. The image below shows the case of Liverpool defending with five in the midfield.

Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool | 3

However Liverpool were slightly off balance when Leicester got their grip. In counters, Leicester were able to effectively find the wide players and play crosses into the box. In other cases, they were able to exploit the holes in Liverpool midfield as the ball carrier was able to find runners easily in space.

Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool | 4

It can be identified from the above image where Leicester found spaces in turnovers in central and wide areas.

Liverpool were able to score a goal against the run of play in the second half and extended their lead. However Vardy was able to find another for Leicester immediately to cut short Liverpool’s lead to one goal. Much has been said about Liverpool’s attack under Klopp but their defence is still a worry as it was evident from this game.

Though Liverpool’s attack made up their defence, they need to improve should they aim to contend for the title or even finish in the top four. Collecting just 4 points from 18, this should be a worry for Craig Shakespeare as his side has been good with the performances but has failed to grab the final result.

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What Is Digital Marketing? – Global Banking And Finance Review

Digital Marketing is an aspect of online marketing, which uses digital technologies like mobile phones, desktop computers and other digital devices and platforms to advertise products and services efficiently. It includes search engine marketing, pay per click marketing, e-mail marketing, online advertising and many more. This kind of advertising is usually conducted through a website. The website is a medium through which clients and customers are presented with advertisements. This helps them make their buying decisions. The main objective is to get as many leads and sales as possible.

There are various techniques used in this form of online marketing. It can be classified under enhanced offline marketing, digital offline marketing and traditional offline marketing. Below is a brief description of each:

Enhanced Offline Marketing: This is another form of online marketing using electronic devices like mobile phones, PDAs, smart phones, laptops and other similar electronic devices. It involves offline marketing strategies like sending emails to the prospects who have visited your website. It also involves sending SMS to all those who have visited your website or have been registered for your online business. For this, you will need a list of your visitors.

Digital Marketing: This is one of the most effective ways to get exposure for your brand name. It includes the traditional offline marketing techniques like television ads, radio ads, print ads, etc. However, it also incorporates new techniques like email marketing campaigns, social media posts and PPC ads.

Knowledge Commerce: Knowledge commerce refers to affiliate marketing. It is basically a system of earning through referral commissions. It works by referring customers to a service provider or a product provider. Knowledge marketers use email marketing, telemarketing and SEO to make their way in this business. Knowledge marketers are relatively new and so many new players are entering the market.

Social Media Marketing: This is a new form of what is digital marketing. It is a technique of acquiring and nurturing customer relationships on the internet-connected devices like mobile phones, PDAs, smart phones, laptops and other similar internet-connected devices. This helps in improving customer relationship management. It uses different ways such as social media posts, PPC ads, email marketing and SEO. For this, you will need a list of your customers.

Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate marketing refers to a web advertiser who acts as a middleman between the merchant and the consumers. Affiliates are rewarded when their online marketing efforts result in sales. They can be rewarded per sale or per lead. You can use pay-per-click ads, banners and text ads on the web and mobile apps for digital marketing channels.

Media Sales: In the context of digital marketing, media sales refers to sales made from the distribution of electronic media. Digital marketers help brands promote their products using various media channels. Examples of media include live events, television commercials, radio advertisements, trailers, movies and music releases. The internet-connected devices that most often make these media sales are smart phones, iPhones and smart TV.

Offline Digital Marketing: Offline digital marketing means using offline resources (books, magazines, newspapers) to advertise products. These offline resources (books, magazines, newspapers) allow you to reach specific markets that are not reached by electronic media. Most businesses use print and broadcast advertising to reach a targeted audience. For example, super bowl commercials are mostly aired on tv, while book ads are mostly bought in supermarkets. By using these traditional media, you are reaching an audience that is not exposed to your product.

Content Marketing: Content marketing is another way of getting exposure through digital marketing. Content marketing means giving out free stuff to customers and potential customers. Content marketing is not a good fit for internet-connected devices because it takes too much time reading through emails, etc. Hence, most smart devices and apps have replaced email reading and browsing with instant news and information, apps and games, as well as podcasting, videos and audio books.

Search Engine Optimization: SEO or search engine optimization is a key component of any digital marketing strategy. SEO involves tweaking or improving websites in order to rank higher on Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other search engines. A good SEO strategy helps you get found by consumers searching for your keywords. SEO services include article writing, social bookmarking, blog creation, website building, and website maintenance.

Other key elements in a digital marketing strategy include content marketing, offline digital marketing, and SEO. Content marketing is where you create original and unique content that is beneficial to your target audience. Offline digital marketing is where you promote your products by creating coupons, flyers, and billboards. Content marketing helps you build your brand’s reputation by giving away free stuff, coupons, and flyers. SEO helps you rank high on Google and other search engines by optimizing your website, articles, and social media profiles. All three key elements listed above will improve your online presence and bring you more traffic.

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John's AXS Yeti SB130

John came to us to build the ultimate bike, Yeti SB130, Sram XX1 AXS, Fox Factory suspension and carbon wheels etc. A true dream bike.

The brand new Sram AXS electronic shifting caused quite a stir when it was released, and for good reason. Cable-less shifting for that super clean look and enhanced shifting performance. Riders are already raving about Sram XX1 AXS as a game changer. The Yeti SB130 is the perfect match for such a drivetrain.

With a second none to build the rim of choice was the Crankbrother Synthesis carbons. Designed with compliance in the front wheel with a 28 spoke count and the rear stiffer and more durable in a 32 spoke configuration. Laced to DT Swiss 240 hubs this combination provides an exceptional balance of rider comfort and durability at the most minimal weight.

To complete the build Fox Factory series suspension front and rear, Maxxis rubber, Sensus grips… all the good stuff and then some.

Weighing in at 13.5kg with pedals this SB130 is so capable yet light. It was a pleasure working with you John to build such a special bike. It’s got all of us here at FTR drooling. Enjoy the ride!

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Closing date for entries is January 12th, 2021. The competition will be held on Saturday, January 16th.

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CNC Milling Machine

Try this link. Crappy video but it’s the best I could do while videoing with one hand.

Air operated 4x4x1 cylinder. Actuated with a 24vdc air solenoid. Could be operated through gcode if the right control setup is implemented.

I have seen ATC’s in action on similar machines. The controls and gcode requirements are beyond my current knowledge set. I actually have the ATC built for another machine but my lack of knowledge and limitations of my controls stopped the project. The control limitations have recently been upgraded by the manufacturer so I may revisit this project.

That’s great!!

Definitely on my list of most-wanted upgrades.

@TCandee Yah I havn’t seen it in action until now! That looks great!

@Cdavis You can actually purchase entire ATC carousels for TTS tooling on Aliexpress/Alibaba. I had a link to one that I was looking at, but its broken… I looked around for a couple of minutes and I couldn’t find it again. But I swear they are out there.

Here is some information on the LinuxCNC forum to setting up an ATC:

Tormach probably shut it down. They are pretty diligent about their patents and copyrights infringements. Thanks for the link but I am using Centroid Acorn controls.

The power drawbar is a fairly simple in theory. I bought plans from (or something like that) a long time ago and modified it for this mill. It is fairly expensive and requires a lathe for the “top hat” the attaches to the spindle. Drilling 6 blind holes in the top of the spindle is also required. As well as anew drawbar.

Air solenoid $85
Air cylinder $580 Fabco Air MP4X1/2X4X1FF-AS

Air cylinder is capable of 2800# force at 60PSI

I used 16 tormach Belleville washers in this format (())(())(())(()).

I used this same setup on a smaller mill with an air cylinder that had half the power an I used half of the Belleville washers. I seemed to always be right on the edge of having enough holding power for heavy milling so I doubled up on this one. The holding power is easily decreased on the washers and air cylinder by adjusting air pressure and backing off on the drawbar.

I’m not brave enough to commit to anything with “Linux” in the title :stuck_out_tongue:

I bought a MASSO controller. I’ll share my experience with it on here when it’s all up and running.

Do you remember what you used for pulse-per-revolution on the drivers?

1500??? I’ll fire it up later and check. The higher the number, the more micro stepping and lower holding torque. Also, depends on what steppers you have too. I haven’t even cut anything with mine yet. I committed to not milking
anything else until I have an enclosure. all parts are on order. Tired of the chips all over and getting tracked into the house as well.

Todd Candee

Oh, nice! Would really like to see your enclosure project.

I’m on a farm in Missouri and mine is currently in a 40x60 shop. I’m going to let the chips fly over the summer but it gets NASTY here in the winter. Think 33-degree mud soup. Shop doesn’t have HVAC so it’ll be migrating into my attached garage when things start getting messy. An enclosure would be the bees knees.

Thanks for the 1500 number. Now I have a place to start.

My apologies you did not say you use Mach3/4. I got confused from watching so many DYI videos on plasma CNC.

What operating system do you feel will work better for me between OpenBuilds motion control system or Linuxcnc since I have no IT experience with programing. No doubt both systems are great!!

You can’t really compare these two programs. OpenBuilds CONTROL is really just a G-code sender with some bells and whistles. LinuxCNC is very different. You should read through the LinuxCNC website and wiki (

Have you ever operated a CNC machine before (3D Printer, CNC router, etc.)?

Hi David,

Thanks so much for sharing this project! I was trying to settle on a CNC mill project and was looking at the PM 833 or 940. You really helped me make up my mind. I have been a Linux geek since the dark ages, so I definitely admire your choice of software!

I just wanted to ask before I get started if there is anything significant you would do differently now that you have had had a couple months with it?

So far there is nothing that I would have changed about the build. I have had some people be like, “Oooh you should have went with a double ball nut on the screw” or “you should have used epoxy for tramming the base.” But so far the mill has worked for what I have need it to (e.g. adaptor and mounting plates).

My one regret is the drewtronics probe. I don’t want to throw too much shade because the idea of a low cost probe is great. But this probe is just not reliable. Sometimes it triggers sometimes it doesn’t. I have pulled it apart a couple of times to see if the contacts are oxidizing, but nothing stands out. I am trying to find a new probe for <$1000 because the Probe basic GUI is awesome.

Edit: Best of luck on your conversion. Please share pictures and updates!

Pulled the trigger on my mill last weekend. I intend on following your walkthrough and plans to the letter minus the tool setter and probe. Might need some help along the way!

So did you ever wire the vfd to work through the mesa board? I’d like to go that route from the get go. Thought I’d ask here first.

Hey man! I apologize for not responding to your first post, but I am definitely excited to see how your conversion turns out.

I have not wired the VFD to the mesa board. I will need to add a pneumatic draw bar before I do that. You have to have the spindle on to counteract the force of the wrench when loosening or tightening the drawbar, and it would be too much of a hassle to turn it on through the software each time. You already need three hands to insert a collet/tool.

However, I will hopefully have a video coming out by the end of the year of some big upgrades to the mill. Stay tuned and let me know how your conversion goes.

I’ll posts some pictures later. I’m working on the enclosure right now while I wait on the rest of the electronics to come in. Did you put just one fan on the electrical cabinet for cooling and where is that wired into. Sorry I’m green when it comes to electrical. I’m gonna have to delve into the cnczone to figure out the VFD wiring through the board. I’ve printed of the other diagrams from your site that that other user uploaded but I’m lost in the sauce when it comes to that.

Pictures would be great!

There are two fans in a push/pull configuration to bring in the cold air and exhaust the hot air.

The fans are plugged directly into the tri-power supply (12V). They turn on whenever the box has power.

Let me know if you start to really struggle with the VFD. I can zoom you and can try and help sort you out, but it may be the blind leading the blind scenario.

Dr. D,

A few years back I built a 4ft x 5ft CNC router from scratch and after trying some aluminum a few times, I’ve decided to build one specific for metal work with a bench top mill as the base. Should be fairly easy/“cheap” as I will use the same electronics from the cnc and swap back and forth using quick disconnect connectors. I plan on continuing to use the router specifically for wood and plastics.

My question is your choice of the 833. I’m flip flopping between the 833TV and the 728VT. I know the 833 is much more machine for not that much more money but I’m a bit afraid of the size difference. Thoughts?

Love your videos by the way and will be using it for my assembly in the near future!

Hey Craig,

This is a difficult decision. There are pro and cons for both. With milling machines weight is everything. Larger castings allow for a more rigid setup, which decreases tool chatter (deeper cuts can be taken and better surface finish can be achieved). The Pm-833TV is twice the weight:

Pm-833TV - 750 lbs

728VT - 370 lbs

However, it’s important for you to ask yourself what are you going to be using this CNC mill for? Is this a hobby where you want to learn how to machine and program? Or will you be using this for small production runs? Is there a certain size part that you have to make?

If this is just a hobby and you are new to the game, then I recommend the smaller machine -728VT. Two burly men could probably pick it up, making it much easier to disassemble and work with. Also, its 30% cheaper. That’s nothing to scoff at. At least in my area, hobby level CNC mills have great resell value, so if you need a bigger machine then you can sell it and upgrade. However, many people go from hobby level mills to a haas (or comparable brand) because they want more sophisticated features like ATC, through spindle coolant, chip augurs, etc.

If you have some experience with milling, a lot of time to kill, or the need for higher quality and deeper cuts, then go with the bigger machine!

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Hi David,

Since I last posted, I have been working away at this project. Not likely I’m going to break any speed records here. I have managed to acquire the mill and substantially all the needed parts and have the control cabinet pretty much built and operating the motors on the bench before starting on the actual mill conversion.

I have had a couple dumb-ass attacks so far along the way, which as usual served to enhance the learning experience. :^) I have to say that the HAL meter utility is a godsend for debugging what’s screwed up in the HAL file.

I did make a mount for the Mesa board and the stl file can be found at:

Thanks again for the extensive documentation you provided, it certainly helped!