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Yuan Mei
Yuan Mei
Yuan Mei Portrait by Luo Ping
|Native name
|January 3, 1798 (aged 81)
|jinshi degree
|Painter, poet
Notable work
|Suiyuan shihua
Suiyuan Shidan
|Yuan Ji (sister)
|Chinese name
|Traditional Chinese
|Simplified Chinese
|Cangshan Jushi
|Traditional Chinese
|Simplified Chinese
|Literal meaning
|Mount Cang Householder
|Suiyuan Zhuren
|Traditional Chinese
|Simplified Chinese
|Literal meaning
|Owner of Sui Garden
|Suiyuan Laoren
|Traditional Chinese
|Simplified Chinese
|Literal meaning
|Old Man of Sui Garden
Yuan Mei (Chinese: 袁枚; pinyin: Yuán Méi; 1716–1797) was a Chinese painter and poet of the Qing Dynasty. He was often mentioned with Ji Yun as the "Nan Yuan Bei Ji" (Chinese: 南袁北紀; literally: 'Yuan of the south and Ji of the north').[1]
Early life[edit]
Yuan Mei was born in Qiantang (錢塘, in modern Hangzhou), Zhejiang province, to a cultured family who had never before attained high office. He achieved the degree of jinshi in 1739 at the young age of 23 and was immediately appointed to the Hanlin Academy (翰林院). Then, from 1742 to 1748, Yuan Mei served as a magistrate in four different provinces in Jiangsu. However, in 1748, shortly after being assigned to administer part of Nanjing, he resigned his post and returned to his hometown to pursue his literary interest.[2]
Literary career[edit]
In the decades before his death, Yuan Mei produced a large body of poetry, essays and paintings. His works reflected his interest in Chan Buddhism and the supernatural, at the expense of Daoism and institutional Buddhism - both of which he rejected. Yuan is most famous for his poetry, which has been described as possessing "unusually clear and elegant language". His views on poetry as expressed in the Suiyuan shihua (隨園詩話) stressed the importance of personal feeling and technical perfection. In his later years, Yuan Mei came to be called "Mister Suiyuan" (隨園先生). Among his other collected works are treatises on passing the imperial examinations and food.
Throughout his lifetime, Yuan Mei travelled extensively throughout southern China, visiting Huangshan, Guilin, Tiantai, Wuyi and other famous mountains. On some of those visits, Yuan kept journal entries, representative of which is the You Guilin zhu shan ji ("Record of tours of the mountains of Guilin"). He also accepted students. Since he admired women's poetry, he also took several female students and helped them publish their work under their own names.
Gastronomic work[edit]
The food writer Fuchsia Dunlop has described Yuan as "China's Brillat-Savarin," [3] and he is called one of the four classical gastronomes.[4]
In a time when the taste among his contemporaries was for opulence and exotic display, Yuan stood for the "orthodox" style. "Nowadays," he wrote, "at the start of the feast the menu is about a hundred feet long." This is "mere display, not gastronomy." After such a dinner Yuan returned home and cooked congee to appease his hunger. He instructed cooks "do not fuss with the natural state of the food just to show that you are a clever cook. Bird's nest is beautiful -- why shape it into balls?" Yuan criticized his contemporary Li Liweng's magnolia pudding as "created by artifice." Yuan also resented what he regarded as the corruption of Chinese food by Manchu cooks. The appeal of Manchu cooking was in their stews and roasts, while Chinese cooked broths and soups, but when Manchus serve Chinese dinners and Chinese serve Manchu food, "we lose our originality" and we "toady to each other." [5]
Yuan's recipes and thoughts on cooking were published in his 1792 gastronomic manual and cookbook the Suiyuan Shidan (隨園食單/随园食单).[6][7]
Further reading[edit]
- Arthur Waley. Yuan Mei, Eighteenth Century Chinese Poet. London: Allen & Unwin, 1956
- Mei Yuan, Yingzhong Wang and Yingzhi Wang, eds. 随园食单 (Sui Yuan Shi Dan). Nanjing: Feng huang chubanshe, 2006. ISBN 978-7-80643-493-2.
- J.P. Seaton, Translator, I Don't Bow to Buddhas: Selected Poems of Yuan Mei. Port Townsend, Copper Canyon Press, 1997 ISBN 1-55659-120-9 (PBK)
- J. D. Schmidt, Harmony Garden: The Life, Criticism, and Poetry of Yuan Mei, Routledge, 2003.
- ^ 26岁官至正处级,33岁辞职做网红,这个清朝吃货不简单. apdnews.com (in Chinese). 2017-09-26.
- ^ Nienhauser, William H. (1985). The Indiana Companion to Traditional Chinese Literature. Indiana University Press. pp. 956–957. ISBN 978-0-253-32983-7.
- ^ Dunlop, Fuchsia (November 24, 2008). "Garden of Contentment". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ Endymion Wilkinson, Chinese History: A Manual (Cambridge, MA.: Harvard University Press, Rev. and enl., 2000): 634. The other three are Su Shi (1037-1101), Ni Zan (1301-74), and Xu Wei (1521-93).
- ^ Hsiang-Ju Lin and Tsuifeng Lin. Chinese Gastronomy. New York: Hastings House, 1969), 44-45, 47.
- ^ Portions translated in Arthur Waley, Yuan Mei, Eighteenth Century Chinese Poet (London: Allen & Unwin, 1956):196 ff and Lin, Chinese Gastronomy, 45-48.
- ^ Translating the Suiyuan Shidan
External links[edit]
|Wikiquote has quotations related to: Yuan Mei
- Works by Yuan Mei at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Yuan Mei at Internet Archive
- Jennifer Thome, STRANGE OVERTONES: THE EXPRESSIONS OF RESENTMENT AND COMPASSION IN YUAN MEI'S "WHAT THE MASTER DOES NOT SPEAK OF". M.A. thesis, Arizona State University, 2008.
- 随园食单 (Sui Yuan Shi Dan) Chinese text
- Suiyuan Shidan (隨園食單) English translation


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- Page 1 Rock Pegasus 335 Review
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Connection wise, the Pegasus 335 isn't exactly brimming, but you'll find all the essentials are there. On the left there is a modem socket, two USB 2.0 ports, a DVD writer, and an SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro card slot. Along the front there is a switch to turn the wireless networking on and off and headphone and microphone sockets.
On the right side you'll find a PC-Card slot, a third USB 2.0 socket, a mini FireWire port, S-Video out, and an Ethernet port. Finally, on the back is the DC input and VGA port. That's a fairly standard list of connections, but the lack of DVI-out and an ExpressCard slot may limit your options in the future.
The keyboard is a pleasure to use with responsive well-weighted keys. Most of the keys are where you expect them to be with just a couple of exceptions. I'd prefer to see the left Ctrl directly below the left shift, as I regularly use keyboard shortcuts (i.e. copy and paste) and found I kept on pressing the Fn key instead. I'd also like to see the Backslash key in its usual position – the left Shift key could quite easily be shortened to accommodate it. As for the touchpad, it is very sensitive and accurate and my only complaint is that because it isn't recessed I found it was easy to accidentally brush a thumb over it and send your cursor flying across the screen.
The integrated speakers are not great, with an overall lack of volume and obviously very little in the way of bass, but you can't expect much from a notebook this size. More worrying is that the headphone socket has a constant background hiss that, if you're using some sensitive earphones, can be quite annoying.
Next to the power button there are two buttons both with unfamiliar markings on them. They are in fact two features unique to the Pegasus 300 range. The first is the InterVideo InstantOn button. When the computer is turned off you can press this button to boot into a Linux based media centre. It features DVD, CD, MP3, and video players, as well as a TV – a USB tuner is supplied with the notebook. The idea is that you avoid having to boot all the way into windows to use all these features. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's instant on though, as it takes around 15 seconds to start up. The software looks quite slick but it's not overly intuitive to use and seemed to have problems finding any media on my computer. Also, with Vista having an inbuilt media centre, you'd have to be really concerned about those extra 10-20 seconds that windows takes to boot, to bother using this. Having said that, there's not actually any Vista drivers yet for the bundled TV tuner – I have been assured by Rock that the driver is on its way though.
The second button is the silence button that lowers the clock speed of the CPU so that the fan doesn't need to turn on. The system is fairly quiet anyway but this feature is certainly welcome to avoid the fan kicking in while watching a movie or listening to music, and of course you'll increase battery life while this is activated. When combined with the automatic overclocking, this notebook gives you a decent amount of control over your performance/battery life balance.
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Activating The Inner Goddess
In the Sacred Valley of Peru at The Source Retreat Center
Sacred Feminine Activation Nov 4-8 / Embracing the divine goddess Nov 8 - 12
Following a Full Moon on the 3rd of November we invite you on a magical journey into the sacred valley of Peru to invoke your Inner Goddess. Join retreat leaders Katy, Carly and Marni as we explore sacred activation of the divine feminine through ceremony, connection, and ancient sacred pathways.
At this poignant time in our history, we are called to generate a visionary culture that supports the emergence of the Sacred Divine Feminine. Can you feel the restlessness in your heart? We thirst for our inner mystic, a deeper connection to Mother Earth, and our outer community.
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Peach Melba
Peach, Raspberry and Vanilla. Trio of love. Pêche Melba is a classical French dessert. The peaches are poached in a simple syrup, then served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis. I modified the raspberry coulis part because we all need shortcuts. Substituting the raspberry coulis by your favorite brand of raspberry sorbet and the dessert got a lot easier! The simple syrup has some peach liqueur to give extra love to the peaches.
The toasted almond flakes add texture and crunch to the soft delicate peaches and creamy cold ice creams.
The little Melba story; it was created in London where Auguste Escoffier was working in 1894. It was a "thank you dessert" for Nellie Melba an Australian opera singer who invited Escoffier to attend her performance a few days earlier.
Peach Melba
Recipe credits: Rafaella Sargi
Serves 4
1/3 cup slivered almonds
4 peaches, ripe but still firm
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon peach liqueur
Vanilla ice cream
Raspberry sorbet
12 fresh raspberries for decoration*
You will need on small frying pan, a serrated vegetable peeler, a small pot, a small ice cream scoop and 4 individual serving bowl (or cups).
Place the slivered almonds in a small frying pan and toast them over medium-heat until lightly brown. Remove from heat. Set aside.
Peel the peaches, cut them in half and remove the pit. Set aside.
Put the sugar and water in a small pot and let it come to a boil over medium-heat. The sugar should be completely dissolved. Lower the heat to medium-low then add the peach liqueur and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Immerse the peach halves in the syrup and poach for 5 minutes total, delicately turning the fruits, halfway.
Remove the peaches and let them cool completely. Discard the syrup.**
Cut the peaches into small pieces.
Build your dessert: For each serving you will need 3 small scoops of vanilla ice cream, 3 small scoops of raspberry sorbet, the equivalent of 1 peach (diced), 3 fresh raspberries and 2 sprinkles of toasted almonds. Alternate the peach and ice creams… top with fresh raspberries and finish with toasted slivered almonds.
Bon appetit!
*Cute raspberry idea: Place the fresh raspberries on a plastic plate in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours. When ready to use, remove from freezer and wait 2 minutes,… they will look "frosty" and pretty! ;) Use them for this dessert or to top any other treat!
**You can use this syrup to make lemonade… add some lemon zest to it and follow the steps in this recipe...


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Police in Midlothian can confirm that a 29-year-old man has been charged following a fatal road traffic collision at the A68 Millerhill junction, near to the Edinburgh City Bypass last year.
The incident happened around 3.15am on Friday, July 8, 2016, when a Vauxhall Corsa, Vivaro van and Mercedes C Class were involved in a collision.
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Serves 6
Recipe from Bay Leaf Summer Camp Session Two
6 each Summer Squash, sliced in half lengthwise and seeds hollowed out with spoon
8 small Potatoes, washed
Juice of 2 Lemons
1/2 bunch Basil, chiffonade
1/2 cup Butter
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Boil whole potatoes in large stock pot of salted water until tender. Remove potatoes from pot into a mixing bowl and smash with fork, then add butter, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stuff smashed potato mixture into each hallowed out piece of summer squash. Grill on medium heat with squash side touching the grill for 5-8 minutes. Remove from grill and sprinkle with basil on top of each one right before serving.


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Great Schism
Insurrection, Human-Covenant War, Blooding Years, Post-Covenant War conflicts
|Great Schism
Sangheili victory
- "This is the third vector of chaos."
- — Zo Resken, former Prophet of Clarity, to his Sangheili liberators[2]
The Great Schism,[3] also known as the Covenant Schism,[4] or the Great Betrayal among the Sangheili,[5] was a major civil conflict between the forces loyal to the Covenant against the Covenant separatists, which split apart on November 3, 2552. During the Schism, three major factions fought for victory: the Sangheili Fleet of Retribution allied with the UNSC; the remnants of the Covenant led by the San'Shyuum and the Jiralhanae; and the Flood, which took over the Covenant holy city of High Charity in an effort to assimilate the other warring factions. The Schism marked both the end of the Covenant and the partition of its client species for a thousand years.[4] For UNSC, it served as a major turning point that led to the end of the war after their disastrous defeat on Reach.
- Thel 'Vadamee: "We are strong, Kig-Yar. That is why we sit at the right hand of the Prophets."
- Reth: "One day that shall pass."
- — Conversation between Reth and Thel 'Vadamee in 2535[6]
For centuries over the course of the history of the Covenant, powerful Sangheili with great influence would eventually come close to discovering the truth about the Forerunners, which would falsify the Covenant religion.[7] This was made even more apparent when Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction spread information about the Great Journey being false.[8] Intending to prevent the Covenant from falling apart, the High Prophet of Truth made plans to eject the Sangheili species from the hegemony, viewing them as untrustworthy and doubting their reliability and loyalty. Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee's failiure to prevent Demon John-117 from destroying a "Sacred Ring", was another example of a powerful and influential Sangheili committing questionable actions, which further perpetuated distrust. Truth would eventually replace the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae, as he saw the latter as more willing and unquestioning pawns. He had appointed Tartarus, a loyal Jiralhanae, to the position of Chieftain of the Jiralhanae who would help him execute his plan. Feeding off the rivalry between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae, Truth knew that Tartarus and the Jiralhanae would be more than happy to replace the Sangheili as the Covenant's military leaders. Truth kept these schemes strictly to himself and waited until the time was right to implement them. After Truth learned the location of the human homeworld, he secretly amassed a fleet of over five hundred warships, commanded entirely by Jiralhanae, at the command-and-control station Unyielding Hierophant.[9] In September 2552, this station and the fleet were destroyed by a group of SPARTAN-IIs who learned of its purpose shortly before the invasion could commence.[10] This put a temporary halt to Truth's plans.[11]
On October 20, the High Prophet of Regret made a move Truth did not expect: having discovered a significant Forerunner artifact on Earth on his own, but unaware of the fact it was humanity's homeworld, he took a fleet of fifteen ships to Earth.[11] Immediately after Truth learned of this, he sent the remnants of the fleet he had amassed to Earth; he gave his Jiralhanae troops orders to forcibly overtake the Sangheili in command of the remaining forces on and above Earth. When Regret retreated from Earth, his Sangheili-led ships in orbit continued to engage the UNSC, but now without a leader. Only moments after, the Jiralhanae forces within the fleet and on the ground killed any remaining Sangheili,[12] as Truth had ordered. They continued to hold New Mombasa until the reinforcements sent by Truth arrived. As High Charity and the rest of the Covenant fleet were now on their way to the newly discovered Halo Installation 05, Truth's scheme remained secret from the rest of the Covenant. Regret, who would arrive at Delta Halo weeks before High Charity and the rest of the Covenant, would serve yet another purpose for Truth: the final stage in Truth's plan.[11] With the arrival of the UNSC In Amber Clad commanded by Commander Miranda Keyes on Installation 05, the UNSC decided to assassinate the Prophet of Regret after they got the intel they needed, with John-117 set to carry out this task.
The Changing of the Guard[edit]
- Main article: Changing of the Guard
After the Prophet of Regret was killed by Spartan John-117 on November 2, 2552, the two remaining Hierarchs reorganized Covenant society. Claiming that the Sangheili could no longer protect the Prophets due to Regret's death, they replaced the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae as the Prophets' protectors. The Sangheili viewed this as a violation of the principle that the Covenant had been founded upon and threatened to resign from the High Council.[13] This would spark the start of the Great Schism.
Conflict erupts[edit]
- "The Great Schism is upon us. The unbreakable Covenant Writ of Union has been split asunder. This is the end of the Ninth, and final, Age."
- — Xytan 'Jar Wattinree[3]
Truth further demoted the Sangheili by giving command of their fleets to the Jiralhanae, including the Fleet of Profound Solitude, Fleet of Tranquil Composure and Fleet of Inner Knowledge.[14] Truth knew that the High Council would elect a new Hierarch to replace Regret, and so he made his move to eliminate the Sangheili High Councilors to prevent a more moderate Prophet from being elected and ruining his grand plan to eliminate the Sangheili and humanity.[15] Once enough Jiralhanae were in place, Truth instigated a pogrom by secretly ordering the assassination of many Sangheili Councilors.[16] Many Sangheili High Councilors and former Honor Guards were ordered to meet in the Control Room of Installation 05 to begin preparing for the Great Journey. However, Jiralhanae Captain Melchus arrived at the Control Room with a large, heavily armed contingent of Jiralhanae and proceeded to massacre the Councilors and former guardsmen.[17] Truth also freed all Jiralhanae prisoners and pardoned them after release.[14] This was perceived as an insurrection against the Covenant to the Sangheili, as well as many Mgalekgolo and Unggoy. Loyalist factions were led to believe it was a Sangheili revolt. After the assassination of the Councilors, war broke out on High Charity, with the two sides polarizing quickly. However, this was at first a debate over orthodoxy and leadership. The true split occurred when the Sangheili discovered the truth about the Halos and the Great Journey. Their disillusionment changed their goal from reforming the purity of the Covenant to actively fighting against it the following day. Around this time, Truth left the Prophet of Mercy to die at the hands of the Flood, solidifying his place as the autocrat of the Covenant.[18]
At the front lines of the original conflict aboard High Charity, the species of the Covenant took distinct sides. Those who followed the San'Shyuum included all but a few Jiralhanae,[19] most Kig-Yar and Yanme'e, some Unggoy, and a minority of the Mgalekgolo. The forces allied with the Sangheili consisted of many Mgalekgolo, Unggoy and Huragok.[20]
Chol Von, a T'vaoan shipmistress, renamed her missionary ship Joyous Discovery as Paragon at some point of the Great Schism.[21] During the Schism, she captured a Phantom, killing two Sangheili in the process.[22] After discovering that the Prophet of Clarity was attempting to aid the Sangheili, the Prophet of Exquisite Devotion attempted to have him executed for treason. However, a group of Sangheili led by G'torik 'Klemmee arrived and rescued the Prophet of Clarity—resulting in the death of Exquisite Devotion in the process.[23] The group would later escape High Charity aboard a stolen supply ship, Journey's Sustenance.[24]
Sangheili-human alliance[edit]
The shaky alliance between the Sangheili and their former foes, the humans, was forged out of necessity and revenge against the Covenant to some extent.[25] Both sides had two common enemies that wished for their extinction: the Covenant and the Flood. This alliance of circumstance was forged in the control room of Installation 05, when Sergeant Major Avery Johnson and Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee united to prevent the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, Tartarus, from activating Delta Halo and firing the Halo Array.[26] The Arbiter persuaded many Sangheili to ally with the humans, forming the Fleet of Retribution.
On November 17, the devastated UNSC Home Fleet attempted a last-ditch assault on the High Prophet of Truth's Forerunner Dreadnought, which had integrated with the Forerunner artifact that Regret had discovered nearly a month prior. This attack failed and a Flood-controlled battlecruiser crashed in Voi only moments after Truth's fleet entered the portal generated by the artifact.[27] However, the Sangheili Fleet of Retribution, led by Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum, arrived in pursuit of the cruiser; as the fleet glassed the city and its environs, the Sangheili and UNSC agreed to follow Truth beyond the portal.[28]
The Ark[edit]
The joint Sangheili-UNSC fleet arrived at the Halo Array's control center, Installation 00, on December 11. During the ensuing battle, the Fleet of Retribution completely destroyed their Jiralhanae counterpart, despite the latter's three-to-one numerical superiority.[29] Sangheili forces later helped SPARTAN-117 disable the shield generators protecting the installation's Citadel, in which the Prophet of Truth was hiding. Master Chief John-117 and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam entered the Citadel and fought through what remained of Truth's personal guard. After reaching the control panel they discovered that the Hierarch had been infected by the Flood; as the Prophet slipped in and out of lucidity, 'Vadam stabbed him in the back.[30] The Flood-controlled High Charity was destroyed shortly thereafter,[31] effectively dissolving the Covenant.
Shipmaster 'Vadum evacuated the remaining Sangheili and human forces after the holy city's destruction. Seemingly, only his flagship, Shadow of Intent, remained. Any remaining Covenant forces were killed when Halo Installation 08 was activated and the Ark was severely damaged by the debris; the activation also ended the immediate threat of the Flood. The Master Chief, the Arbiter, and the AI Cortana had escaped on the frigate UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, which was split in half when their escape portal closed too early.[32]
After the Human-Covenant War[edit]
- Main article: Sangheili-Jiralhanae war
Though 'Vadam sought a lasting peace with humanity, many of the Sangheili were not willing to suddenly end their war with the humans. Many Sangheili insurgents, rallied together by the Servants of the Abiding Truth, incited war against the Arbiter and his allies for collaborating with humanity.[33] Jul 'Mdama, a former member of the Servants of the Abiding Truth, eventually formed his own revival of the Covenant, with the Sangheili again serving as its leadership caste.[34]
With Truth dead, High Charity destroyed, and the Ark heavily damaged after Installation 08's firing, some of the remaining Jiralhanae forces tried to rebuild their tattered strength to continue their war of conquest.[35] Even though the Jiralhanae eventually collapsed into various civil wars, they still posed enough of a threat that Sangheili commanders kept up the offensive against them for at least another six years, even as they continued to lose irreplaceable warships and the war continued with no end in sight.[1]
September 22:
- Installation 04 is destroyed by UNSC forces. Its monitor, 343 Guilty Spark, escapes to Threshold. The Fleet of Particular Justice is damaged. The fleet's secondary flagship, the Ascendant Justice, is captured by humans.[36]
- A Covenant artifact retrieval team led by Sesa 'Refumee is investigating a Forerunner gas mine in Threshold's atmosphere when he encounters 343 Guilty Spark. Inspired by Spark's words, 'Refumee and his team go into open rebellion against the High Prophets of the Covenant.[37]
October 20:
- Thel 'Vadamee, the Supreme Commander of the Fleet of Particular Justice, is tried before the High Council and sentenced to death. However, the High Prophet of Truth overrides the Council and makes the Supreme Commander an Arbiter of the Covenant. Truth then sends him to kill Sesa 'Refumee and destroy his rebellion, which they dub "heresy".[38]
- Start of the Battle of Earth. The defeated High Prophet of Regret is forced to retreat to Installation 05, pursued by the UNSC In Amber Clad.[39]
- Moments after Regret's withdrawal, Jiralhanae within the Covenant forces quickly kill all Sangheili and seize control of the Covenant forces on Earth under secret orders of the Prophet of Truth.[11]
- The Arbiter and a Special Operations Commander, Rtas 'Vadumee lead a team of Special Operations forces to Threshold, where they kill Sesa 'Refumee and successfully crush his rebellion.[40]
October 21:
- The Prophet of Truth's Jiralhanae-led reinforcement fleet arrives at Earth and starts the excavation of the Ark Portal. They kill all remaining Sangheili in the city.[12]
November 2:
- The Master Chief tracks down and kills the Prophet of Regret on Installation 05.[41]
- High Charity and its defense fleet arrive at Installation 05. Witnessing the assassination of the Prophet of Regret, the Prophet of Truth replaces the Covenant Honor Guard Sangheili with Jiralhanae. Insulted, the Sangheili Councilors threaten to resign from the High Council.[13]
November 3:
- The Arbiter and Tartarus are sent to retrieve Installation 05's activation index. The Arbiter successfully takes the index, but Tartarus tries to kill him and takes the index from him, having been secretly ordered to do so by the Prophet of Truth.[42]
- Most of the Sangheili Councilors are taken to the surface of Installation 05 where they are murdered by the Jiralhanae.[16]
- The Prophet of Truth transfers command of the Covenant military to the Jiralhanae, while Tartarus declares war on the Sangheili, and the Fall of High Charity begins. Fighting between Sangheili and Jiralhanae forces breaks out all over High Charity. As word spreads, fighting takes place throughout the fleet, as Sangheili and Jiralhanae controlled ships attack one another.[18]
- The Flood invade High Charity during the battle, entering the city's dome via precision slipspace jump aboard UNSC In Amber Clad and its embarked Pelicans. The High Prophet of Mercy is attacked by a Pod infector and abandoned by the Prophet of Truth, who now reigns as the Covenant's sole leader.[18]
- Tartarus attempts to activate Installation 05 by forcing Commander Miranda Keyes to insert the Index into the Control Room's Core.[26]
- Thel 'Vadamee, with the aid of Sergeant Johnson and Rtas 'Vadumee, kills Tartarus.[26]
- Commander Keyes aborts the activation of Installation 05, placing the entire Halo Array on standby status. 343 Guilty Spark reveals the existence of the Ark.[26]
- The Flood takes control of High Charity and many of its warships. Jiralhanae and Sangheili fleets remaining around the city-station continue to destroy each other.[26]
- The Prophet of Truth departs High Charity for Earth aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, to join the Battle of Earth. The Jiralhanae forces there are already engaged in fighting with the UNSC. Unbeknown to the Prophet of Truth, John-117 is on the ship, with the intention of "finishing the fight".[26]
- The prowler Dusk witnesses the battle between Sangheili and Jiralhanae held ships above Delta Halo, both fighting each other pausing only to escalate an immediate outbreak of the Flood from the ringworld. Dusk subsequently flees the battle and links up with Patterson's battle group at Earth.[43]
- Sangheili Major Voro 'Mantakree kills his shipmaster, Tano 'Inanraree, while he is attempting to allow the Flood to enter the ship. He then assumes command of the ship, the Incorruptible, and becomes the de facto leader of the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity. He leads his new forces to Joyous Exultation, pursued by the Jiralhanae Gargantum and his ships.[44]
- Imperial Admiral Xytan 'Jar Wattinree plans to lure the Jiralhanae leadership to the Sangheili base world Joyous Exultation and plans an ambush for them. He deploys the newly-promoted Fleet Master Voro Nar 'Mantakree to Onyx to recover the Forerunner technologies there and prevent the UNSC forces there from claiming it themselves. A NOVA bomb captured by the supercarrier Sublime Transcendence devastates the planet moments after 'Mantakree's forces leave, the survivors joining 'Mantakree at Onyx.[45]
November 8:
- The Forerunner Dreadnought arrives in the Sol system, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds.[46]
November 17:
- The Forerunner Dreadnought enters Earth's atmosphere. John-117 ejects from the ship upon reentry, landing in the jungles near Mount Kilimanjaro.[46]
- Battle of Voi. The Prophet of Truth uses the Forerunner Dreadnought to activate the Portal, and his loyalist fleet follows it through the portal. The Flood-infested Voi, only to be contained by the Sangheili fleet.[28]
December 11
- News spreads wide through Sangheili fleets, who take in some instances up arms against their Prophet escorts and, more widely, against the Jiralhanae.
- Truth and his loyalists arrive at the Ark, pursued by the Sangheili Fleet of Retribution. A massive battle begins over the Ark. All of Truth's vessels are eventually destroyed over the Ark by the Sangheili fleet.[29]
- Sangheili and human forces fight their way to the Citadel. The Prophet of Truth, the last Hierarch of the Covenant, is executed by Thel 'Vadam with help from the Flood. John-117 stops the Ark from firing the Halo rings.[30]
- High Charity is destroyed by John-117 after he overloads the city's main reactors causing them to detonate.[31]
- Rtas 'Vadum evacuates all humans and Sangheili, via the Shadow of Intent, back to Earth.[31]
- Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, John-117 and Sergeant Johnson battle to the control room of Installation 08. Guilty Spark runs rampant, killing Johnson before being subsequently destroyed by John-117. Installation 08's sentinels turn on the Spartan, Thel 'Vadam, and the Sangheili. The unfinished Installation 04 is activated, devastating the Ark and destroying the entire local Flood infestation including the Gravemind. These final events ended the Human-Covenant War.[32]
- John-117, Cortana, and Thel 'Vadam escape the Ark. With their escape vessel, UNSC Forward Unto Dawn cut in half upon slipspace transition, only Thel 'Vadam gets back to Earth.[32]
- A "schism" is a division within a religious sect or denomination. The term "Great Schism" is sometimes used to describe real-world internal religious debates, most notably the East-West Schism, which led to the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Western Schism, which caused a split within the Roman Catholic Church.
- In Halo: Contact Harvest, the Prophet of Truth foreshadows the Great Schism, noting that if the Sangheili ever separated from the Covenant, the entire government would collapse.[47]
- According to the Bestiarum, the Unggoy were too indecisive to continue the rebellion and the true political motivation of the Mgalekgolo, if any, remained a mystery.
- In Halo 3: ODST, it is implied that the Office of Naval Intelligence was aware of internal conflict within the Covenant from early on. During the level Tayari Plaza which takes place on October 20, Buck asks Dare about the Sangheili bodies lying around the city, as they appear to have been killed by the Jiralhanae; Dare responds that said information is classified.
Acting on the Prophets' orders, Tartarus and the Brutes betray the Arbiter and claim the "Sacred Icon".
The Prophet of Truth's armada prepares to engage the Arbiter's Fleet of Retribution during the Battle of Installation 00.
Shipmaster let 'Volir sees the conflict devolve into senseless feuds.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Uprising
- Halo 3
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo: Glasslands (Mentioned only)
- Halo: The Thursday War (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Mortal Dictata (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Broken Circle
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: New Blood (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Hunters in the Dark (Mentioned only)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Fractures
- Breaking Strain (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- Halo: Envoy (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Retribution (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx (Mentioned only)
- ^ The massacre of the Sangheili on Earth on October 20, 2552 (witnessed in Halo 3: ODST) is regarded as an isolated incident leading up to the Schism, whereas the conflict at large is considered to have begun with the Sangheili's banishment from the Honor Guard and the subsequent outbreak of all-out hostilities within High Charity and its fleets on November 2.
- ^ a b c Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe "The Return" - "It was a terrible war. The Prophets provided the Brutes with powerful new weapons, hoping that they would in turn defend their Prophets against our wrath. But when the Prophets went into hiding, the lack of leadership allowed the Brutes to return to their savage nature and they soon began to fight against each other. This lack of solidarity made them much easier prey. Some of my fellow commanders continue that fight even now"
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 232
- ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 240
- ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 245
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, The Return, page 247
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 229
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary - Terminal 11 - "In some cases, that influence was already being used to question the decisions of your Hierarchs. In fact, that very questioning often gave rise to the charges of heresy that so neatly removed the challenger from the Hierarchs' concern."
- ^ Halo 2 - The Arbiter - "Our Prophets are false! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all! The Great Journey is a-"
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 297
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 407
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, "Ten Twenty" history article
- ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Coastal Highway
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
- ^ a b Halo Wars, Timeline
- ^ Halo Waypoint: High Council
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, pages 219-222 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
- ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 55
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Wages of Sin", page 509
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 141
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 73
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 242
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 250
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant "I will have my revenge on a Prophet, not a plague!"
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Storm
- ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate
- ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
- ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant
- ^ a b c Halo 3, campaign level Cortana
- ^ a b c Halo 3, campaign level Halo
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 441
- ^ Halo 3, multiplayer level Assembly
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 96 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 11
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Arbiter
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Regret
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 199
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 189
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, pages 244-245
- ^ a b Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 152


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|A practical guide to neonatal volume guarantee ventilation.
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|A recent systematic review and meta-analysis shows that volume-targeted ventilation (VTV) compared with pressure-limited ventilation (PLV) reduce death and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pneumothorax, hypocarbia and severe cranial ultrasound abnormalities. In this paper, we present published research and our experience with volume guarantee (VG) ventilation, a VTV mode available on the Dräger Babylog 8000plus and VN500 ventilators. The VG algorithm measures the expired tidal volume (V(T)) for each inflation and adjusts the peak inflating pressure for the next inflation to deliver a V(T) set by the clinician. The advantage of controlling expired V(T) is that this is less influenced by endotracheal tube leak than inspired V(T). VG ventilation can be used with an endotracheal tube leak up to ∼50%. Initial set V(T) for infants with respiratory distress syndrome should be 4.0 to 5.0 ml kg(-1). The set V(T) should be adjusted to maintain normocapnoea. Setting the peak inflating pressure limit well above the working pressure is important to enable the ventilator to deliver the set V(T), and to avoid frequent alarms. This paper provides a practical guide on how to use VG ventilation.Journal of Perinatology advance online publication, 14 July 2011; doi:10.1038/jp.2011.98.
|C Klingenberg; K I Wheeler; P G Davis; C J Morley
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Mindfulness has been discussed in the media at great length, and does not need much of an introduction. Forward thinking, innovative companies, from Google to the Bank of England, offer Mindfulness training to their executives – and to great effect.
Battersea Yoga has been offering these programmes for many years.
From Board Directors to Junior Executives, Mindfulness offers invaluable benefits; stress reduction, conflict resolution, greater enjoyment at work, time management skills, increased creativity & productivity.
Our Corporate Mindfulness Training Days can be held at your workplace, or alternatively at our Kite Yard Studio.
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Angus Ford-Robertson has nearly 20 years of experience in mindfulness meditation, learning directly from some of the world's most inspiring mindfulness teachers, including Eckhart Tolle and Ajahn Sumedho at Amaravati Monastry. As Founder and Director of Battersea Yoga, Angus has taught Meditation and Yoga internationally since 2001 to many thousands of students. He teaches in both the Private and Public sector. Past and current clients include the NHS, multi-national Companies, Foreign Embassies and the Home Office.
Angus is a qualified practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist and holds a Diploma with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis. He is a Member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and specializes in the treatment of stress-related conditions. He runs a weekly Private Therapy practice.
Beyond yoga, meditation, motorbikes and discovering foreign lands, Angus' other passions include his partner Nadia, his three boys Rowan, Conor, Finlay & his daughter Freya.


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Worst Weather Phenomena that Shook the World
Just over a week ago, more than 120,000 people in the island of Vanuatu in Indonesia were forced to flee their homes to avoid catastrophe after a smoking volcano appeared on Mount Agung and on the brink of erupting. This dramatic news followed quick on the heels of a truly devastating summer where Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc in some parts of the United States and the Caribbean. These are just some of the few proof that Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with.
Well, while nature often gives us bright sunny skies, relaxing rains and cool breezes, it can sometimes turn catastrophic when it unleashes hurricanes, cyclones, earthquakes, floods and other deadly phenomena. In the entire human history, there have been violent natural disasters that have shook humanity to its core. Many of them have claimed millions of lives and destroyed billions of property and could ultimately be considered the worst natural disasters that shook the world. Here are some of them.
25. Lituya Bay Mega Tsunami – Alaska
On the night of July 9, 1958, a massive earthquake along the Fairweather Fault in Alaska loosened close to 30.6 million cubic meters of rock high above the northeastern shore of Lituya Bay. This massive rock dropped right into the waters of Gilbert Inlet from an approximated 3,000 feet altitude. What followed was a mega tsunami that crashed against the southwest shoreline of Gilbert Inlet.
This disastrous impact claimed 100 lives, but was recorded to have been the biggest tsunami ever witnessed at 1,740 feet tall. It will probably remain etched in human history as one of the most calamitous natural disasters.


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From Cinderella Man to A Beautiful Mind and Frost/Nixon, Ron Howard has scored big bringing real-life tales to the silver screen. So after the critically scorned box office bomb The Dilemma, it was a wise move for the Oscar-winning director to return to biopics for the flick's follow-up, Rush.
Based on the incredible story of Formula 1 racer Niki Lauda, the drama penned by the Academy Award nominated scribe of Frost/Nixon and The Queen, Peter Morgan, fittingly focuses on the champion's comeback following a horrific crash in 1976, as well as his rivalry and friendship with the flashy James Hunt. Daniel Bruhl, who played the Nazi war hero Fredrick Zoller in Inglourious Basterds, stars as Lauda, while the leading man of the hour Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Snow White and the Huntsman) tackles the role of Hunt the Shunt.
The film is not due out until 2013, but BBC has already offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Rush's production, which you can check out below:
Here Howard talks about his passion for the project and the sport of Formula 1 racing, saying,
"I really do want Formula 1 fans to feel respected and to appreciate the movie. I suppose if I had one wish for it, it'd be that."
Showing plenty of the archival footage of Lauda and Hunt—as well as the former's fiery accident—in conjunction with the meticulous set and costume design of Rush deftly communicates Howard's respect for the '70s-set story as well as his desire to get it right. Even from this glimpse at the production, the stunts look to be mindful of capturing the intense exhilaration of this dangerous sport while likewise revealing the grace and skill involved. So it seems Formula 1 fans will be pleased, but it's the cast—which also includes Olivia Wilde and Natalie Dormer—as well as the inspiring narrative that should drive even more moviegoers to see Rush.


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Old Dubai was characterized by architecture that was constructed of gypsum from the salt marshes at the end of the creek and coral stone harvested from the deposits at its many inlets. Used for its thermal properties, availability and strength, coral structures exploited ventilation and evaporation to maintain manageable temperatures in the summer months.
As Dubai is often thought singularly as a destination of sorts for vacationing Eastern Europeans, it is easy to overlook its need for intersection of ideas and relationships as the city continues to evolve…
At this meeting place, a canopy is formally synchronized to a provisional landscape that affords both high and low-level seating, evaporative pools, and flexible space to accommodate a range of activities as needs and interests change. The canopy, whose patterning is adapted to strategically allow shading and sunlight, has an underlying diagram of the natural growth of coral polyps.
With coral, the calices of the skeleton are the depressions which house the polyp "flower". They are the cups that define and support the shape and distribution of the vast array of colors and species within colonies, and essentially that which we hold to be beautiful.
In that spirit, this project aims to seize the opportunity and proven strategies of its place to define a meeting point that fuses form and utility to provide an interchange of cultural significance.
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The Case Study Challenge:
Every once and a while, Brekhus Tile & Stone gets called to a job where it's necessary to design unique systems that can stand up to particularly demanding conditions. In the case of this heated outdoor deck on top of a mountain vacation home, there were requirements for waterproofing to handle heavy winter snows. The sloping deck would have to withstand extreme temperature differences including freezing winters and blazing hot summer sun. And, the owners wanted it to be heated – so the fabulous winter views could be more enjoyable. Did we mention wind? That goes without saying in the Rocky Mountains, and last but not least, it would have to be light enough to avoid stressing the weight-bearing capabilities of the house below it.
The Solution:
We settled on a Schluter system, the core of which was a hydronic heated floor. Below, we describe some of the layers that contribute to the comfort, stability, and resilience of this rooftop deck. Note the temporary roof that was built over the area during the construction process.
Outdoor Deck Waterproofing
The Schluter Troba layer provides extra protection to the waterproofing layer and is specially designed for sloped areas that need good drainage. It has an extremely high load-bearing capability, adds insulation because of the air in between the small plastic cones that cover its surface, as well as sound protection. If any water does get into the Troba layer, it's designed to drain off to the edges.
Radiant Floor Heating
Next is the multi-purpose Schluter BEKOTEC layer which provides channels for flexible tubes in hydronic radiant heating systems. It also adds another layer of drainage potential and insulation.
Fibered Bedding Mix
Fibered Bedding Mix is packed tightly into the BECOTEK layer. This material is a precise blend of cement and aggregates that produces high compressive strength.
Schluter Ditra Drain
Schluter Ditra Drain – which is laid on top of the Fibered Bedding Mix – is specifically designed for use with thin-set ceramic and stone tile combinations outdoors. It is engineered with numerous special features that improve drainage, provide air circulation and faster drying for the thin set. Finally, its design allows it to minimize or "decouple" movement stress between the other layers that happens naturally as stone settles over time.
Thin Set for Tile Flooring
This material provides a level surface and adhesion for the tile or stone flooring.
Stone / Tile Flooring Installation
The final step is to install the tile. The finished product – slate conditioned with a protective coating – will preserve sheen, repel water, and resist scuffing and marking.
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A successful corporate event reflects on the success of a company at various levels. Whether you are planning a small workshop, a corporate Diwali celebration or an international seminar, it pays to plan with close attention to detail. This reflects well on the vision of both the employers and employees who plan, leading to a good impression among clients, and consequently, business expansion. However, planning a corporate event is not easy.
There are many technical aspects to consider. When things are not delivered on time, it can be stressful and challenging. If the outcome is successful, the entire office is given credit, but one person is often singled out if things don't go as expected. Plan with care to make sure yours is an impactful one. A little help from professionals can go a long way.
Fraserview Banquet Hall, the experienced leaders in event planning in Vancouver, BC, helps you identify a few beneficial strategies to ensure success.
5 Factors to Plan an Impactful Corporate Event
Whether you are part of the company's organizing team or are teaming up with an event planner, it is critical to keep a few things in mind to drive success.
Define Objectives
Make sure the organizers are aware of the event's main objectives. What is the purpose of hosting it? How will it add value to the company? Fix the date, venue, budget, and agenda first. Every clients' needs are different. For example, while one client may expect a fun setting for a festive Diwali or Vaisakhi celebration, another may expect the proceedings to be more formal. List all requirements clearly. Translate them into operational actions. Make sure to keep matters as simple as possible. Not everyone is equipped to carry out complex plans to perfection.
Things happen when you are busy planning on a large scale. Be kind; be accommodating of changes and be flexible. Keep an open mind with options laid out if matters don't work out as expected or if deliveries are delayed. If you rigidly stick to Plan A, you might create unnecessary stress that can affect those around you and subsequent results. Keep extra time on hand for program schedules. Plan ahead with realistic expectations.
Delegate Duties
The biggest mistake in event planning is attempting to do everything yourself or allowing someone to do the same. Delegate responsibilities between several small groups. This builds individual commitment and team spirit.
Appoint an on-site lead who takes charge throughout the event and creates a checklist, mentioning all the activities that need to be planned.
Designate a project manager and small teams to look after different areas such as tools setup, music, event activities, awards ceremony, travel requirements, logistics, food, decor, registration, client feedback, etc.
Appoint account managers for each group to report to.
For your event to make an impact, you must have innovation, creativity, clarity, and exclusiveness. An event is the time that a company can showcase their advancements and strengths. Hire experts who know the job. Be bold and creative in your ideas and decor. Make sure the menu impresses, taking diverse tastes into consideration. Make sure the activities align with the objectives and budget set for the event. Create an events page on Facebook to let out the word, note RSVPs, and create a social buzz. The more people know about it, the merrier!
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings free safety
Darren Sharper was fined $15,000 on Friday for bumping into an official
during last week's loss at Miami.
A league spokesman said the fine was for "impermissable
physical contact with a game official. Specifically while pursuing
a pass play, he ran directly toward the game official and shoved
him to the ground."
The play happened during the third quarter of Sunday's 24-20
loss to the Dolphins.
Sharper was surprised when he found a letter from the NFL in his
locker on Friday morning and called the contact accidental.
"There's no story here," he said. "I'm going to appeal it and
that money's coming right back."


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Cowboys Wishlist: These 3 Cowboys Get More Snaps
The Dallas Cowboys will play under the lights for their third consecutive game. This time, they'll host the Minnesota Vikings on a close Sunday Night Football matchup. Both teams have three losses to their name but are still considered contenders in the NFC. It'll be a fun one.
Let's get to this week's Cowboys Wishlist!
Wish #1: Let Byron Jones Travel with Stefon Diggs
It shouldn't be easy to cover Diggs, but with Adam Thielen out due to injury, the Cowboys will be able to concentrate plenty of their defensive efforts in holding him off. Easier said than done, right?
I'd love to see CB Byron Jones travel with the Vikings' starting wide receiver, but we haven't seen this coaching staff assign Jones to any specific receiver many times. He's limited talented receivers like Michael Thomas and Deandre Hopkins before in his career, but we've seen this team prefers to play him differently. I'll be keeping a close eye on #31 tonight.
In his last six games, Diggs has averaged 101 yards per game. We'll see what the gameplan is for the Vikings with Thielen sidelined. If the Cowboys can take him way from the game, it should make a big difference in what's expected to be a high-scoring affair.
Wish #2: Give More Snaps to Those Who Deserve It
There are three Dallas Cowboys that desperately need more snaps. Two on defense and one on offense. And they all made that clear once again last week when the Cowboys beat the New York Giants.
Jourdan Lewis played excellent football thanks to the fact that the Dallas coaching staff finally trusted him with more playing time. It's time for him to become at least the #3 cornerback on the depth chart. We can eventually talk about him going for Chidobe Awuzie's job as the #2, but let's take baby steps for now.
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Jourdan Lewis has played at least 60% of the snaps in 17 career games. His numbers... 70 tackles 1 sack 2 TFL 2 INT 8 PD 2 FR
Sean Lee also played great football last week when he led the team in tackles with 12 total and nine solo. He's played less now that Leighton Vander Esch is the starter, but I believe the team should still ramp up his snap count. He can still play like one of the best in the game when he's healthy and playing him more should work just fine for the Cowboys' defense. Vander Esch should be back tonight, but Lee still deserves more snaps.
Finally, Blake Jarwin still needs a bigger role on the offense. Had it been Jason Witten who caught a particular pass from Dak Prescott late in the second quarter versus the Giants last Monday, we likely would've been talking about a fifteen-yard gain. But it was Jarwin, who after catching the ball at the 34-yard line took it to the house thanks to his speed. Just let him play more.
Wish #3: Exploit Vikings Interior OL
The Cowboys are far from great on defensive interior line play but they might have a favorable matchup against the Vikings. Michael Bennett was pretty good in his Cowboys debut last week and he played plenty of snaps at DT. I hope we continue to see this from the newest piece to the puzzle. Kirk Cousins doesn't perform very well under pressure, and he's been inconsistent when playing on primetime.
DeMarcus Lawrence and Robert Quinn will likely be consistently pressuring from the edges, but the Cowboys' defense will truly shine if they can keep it coming in the interior and keep Cousins from stepping up in the pocket.
Wish #4: Chris Jones has a Better Game
I expect this game to be a close one and special teams will matter. Oddly enough, not many fans have complained about Punter Chris Jones. Sure, he was among the best a few seasons ago and there's no forgetting his famous fake punt versus the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, but he just hasn't been the same in a long while.
This season, the Cowboys have had some terrible punts and few great ones. Jones needs to have a better game against the Vikings if special teams are going to be a huge factor.
Game Notes
Jason Garrett Reminds Everyone That Kellen Moore Calls the Plays
There's a lot of blame game being played around the Dallas Cowboys right now after a demoralizing home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Even the head coach seems to be getting in on the act as Jason Garrett went out of character and got unusually specific in explaining Kellen Moore's responsibility for play-calling.
Garrett is not known for calling people out. In fact, many fans have criticized him for not being more critical of his players. He tends to speak in vague, nebulous terms when it comes to discussing the Cowboys' weaknesses or failings after a loss.
But in a radio appearance this morning, Garrett didn't mince words on who was deciding the plays during the Cowboys' final drive.
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Jason Garrett on @1053thefan on the two run plays late: "Kellen's calling the game. In that situation it's 2nd and 2. He felt like he had a good opportunity against a favorable box to run the ball in those situations. On each of those plays we had options beyond just the run.
Jason did try to excuse his offensive coordinator's decisions with some context, but he also made sure to clarify who was responsible for those calls. It was not very Garrett-like, and it may speak to his own growing frustration and concern over his future.
Garrett is on the final year of his contract and the Cowboys' front office has made it clear that any extension depends on the results of the 2019 season. With Dallas now dropping to 5-4 and only leading the division by a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Philadelphia Eagles, the future is increasingly unclear.
Jason Garrett famously uses "we" and "us" terms when talking about the negatives, not wanting to assign blame to any particular player or person when things aren't going well. That he strayed from this well-established behavior today may be an anomaly, but it shouldn't be ignored.
With a tough second-half stretch coming in this 2019 schedule, Garrett may be starting to feel like a dead man walking. We'll see in the coming weeks if this leads to anymore shifts in his usual demeanor with the media.
Game Notes
Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly from Week 10 Against Vikings
Well Cowboys Nation, the Dallas Cowboys let yet another winnable game slip to their grasp Sunday night after the devastating 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. By my count, that's three out of four games the Cowboys probably should have won this season. But, probably… maybe… and should have don't mean diddly squat in the NFL.
I'm not going to beat around the bush today because I would likely end up going into a long winded rant about what took place last night. So, let's go ahead and jump right into this week's edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. As always, please feel free to use the comment section to voice your opinions and thoughts on the subject.
The Good
Unlike in weeks past, I had absolutely no problem deciding what to go with this week for this category from the Dallas Cowboys Week 10 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. I don't think anyone would argue that the good had to be Quarterback Dak Prescott's play and the Cowboys overall passing game. This unit was the sole reason they had a chance to win at the end.
Prescott was simply phenomenal Sunday night. He threw for 397 yards, three touchdowns, and only one interception. He was on point last night and was dropping dimes all over the place. It's one of the reasons why both Amari Cooper (147 yards, 1 TD) and Randall Cobb (106, 1 TD) both went over the 100 yard mark in receiving, and Michael Gallup wasn't too far behind (76 yards, 1 TD). All in all it's an MVP caliber performance from No. 4, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to seal the victory.
The Bad
I thought and thought about what I wanted to go with in this category and I'll have to admit, I had a hard time deciding. There were individual players who deserved a nomination here, but in the end I think the bad for the Dallas Cowboys was them getting off to yet another slow start against the Minnesota Vikings. Unfortunately, it's been a trend for them this season.
It all started when Jason Garrett decided to send out Kicker Brett Maher to attempt an ill-advised 57 yard field goal. Maher is capable of making such kicks, but there's a time and place to use that kind of weapon. Last night on the opening drive of the game was not one of those times. After the missed FG, the Vikings had excellent field position and scored a quick TD. Not long after they scored another TD to go up 14-0 after another stalled drive by the Cowboys offense. It's a hole they were never quite able to dig themselves out of.
The Ugly
Deciding what to go with here in this category was pretty easy after narrowing down what I wanted to put in the bad category. I think the ugly for the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings was their defensive play. In all honesty, it was absolutely sickening to watch the Vikings have their way with the Cowboys defense. Dallas has far too much talent on that side of the ball to be manhandled like they were.
The tackling was atrocious and so was the execution. I'm pretty sure the game plan was to neutralize Dalvin Cook the way they did Saquon Barkley in Week 9, but the league's leading rusher (Cook) would have none of that. He pretty much did what he wanted. He ran through arm tackles and had room to run, whether it was as a rusher or receiver. It looked a lot like what Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones did to the Cowboys in Week 5. It was completely inexcusable and unacceptable!
What is your good, bad, and ugly from the Dallas Cowboys Week 10 matchup?
Game Notes
Randall Cobb has Breakout Game in Tough Loss vs Vikings
When NFL free agency began this past March the Dallas Cowboys spent the month making several additions to their roster. Veterans George Iloka (only one not currently on the roster), Kerry Hyder, Christian Covington, and Robert Quinn were added to help on the defensive side of the ball.
Offensively, there was a huge hole to fill when Wide Receiver Cole Beasley signed a four-year 29 million dollar deal to play for the Buffalo Bills. The Cowboys would then sign Randall Cobb about a week later to a one-year deal. The seasoned pro was brought in as an upgrade over Beasley in the slot to compliment Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. Also, with his unique ability to play on the outside as well, it would allow Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore to present different looks for opposing defenses.
In his first seven games of the season, Cobb struggled to find his place within this offense. He produced 25 receptions for 274 yards, with his lone touchdown coming in the season opener vs the New York Giants. He had four or fewer receptions five times and his most productive game only produced 69 yards. However, last night against the Minnesota Vikings was a glimpse of how productive Cobb can be in this system.
Cobb finished with six receptions for 106 yards Sunday night. This was his first 100-yard game since Week 1 in 2018. Four of his catches went for 20 yards or more, five went for first downs and he scored his second touchdown of the season. Dak Prescott showed supreme confidence in looking for Cobb on crucial third-down situations.
That's exactly what Cobb can do for this offense. He provides another reliable threat in the Cowboys aerial assault. When Cobb plays at a high level it will only free up Cooper and Gallup to wreak havoc on the outside.
Last night's game was a perfect example of this. Cooper had 11 receptions for 147 yards and Gallup added four catches for 76 yards, each scoring touchdowns. It doesn't allow a defense to lock in on one receiver and take them completely out of the game.
Cobb playing well also has an impact on the running game. The better he plays the more defenses will have to focus on stopping himself, Cooper, and Gallup. What does that do? The Cowboys won't face as many eight or nine-man fronts which will give All-Pro Ezekiel Elliott the opportunity to wear down opposing defenses by playing ball control, which is the Cowboys bread and butter.
Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come from Cobb as the playoff push heats up. If he can continue to build chemistry with Prescott it will only improve one of the NFL's best passing offenses while simultaneously increasing Elliott's ability to be effective by taking extra defenders away from the box. Will Cobb make this a regular occurrence for the rest of the season? Only time will tell.
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After graduating from culinary school I started working at several restaurants in Tel Aviv and Milan.
The first days and years in this field were extremely exciting; every day in challenging in its own way. You get to create new dishes, from new ingredients, and meet new people. I was lucky enough to have worked with great people and mentors, who inspired me to always strive for perfection and creation of something new.
One of my favorite things about working here is the endless options of ingredients and endless opportunities to create new and versatile dishes.
The Kubana bread is my favorite dish to make because bread is a very basic ingredient that takes me back to my childhood memories and reminds me of what we use to cook and eat at home.
My experience in Zizi Limona has taught me a lot. This was my first introduction to the New York cooking world and audience, through which I have learned what kind of food people here like more or less, and how to best work with suppliers, etc.
There are spices, meats, and vegetables that grow locally, or brought here from all over around the world. It is every chef's dream.
it's an amazing feeling to be sort of an ambassador of Israeli food, and to manifest my feelings and passions through food.
Now, as the weather gets colder, I really focus on root vegetables such as squash and green beans because now they are at the prime of their taste.
I try to be as local as possible; I bring the meat from the Hudson Valley, NY and also from a Brooklyn butcher.
I bring the veggies from different farms upstate NY, and also from Union Square farmers market.
if I had to eat the same thing every day for the rest of my life I would at least want it to be my mother's dish of Moroccan Fish with her own home-made Challah bread.
I love it when the season changes, and with it I change my menu accordingly.
I also reminisce on my childhood memories of food, scents and textures, and try to recreate them in my own way.


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Hot StepsKari Anderson
Year Released: 2002
Categories: Step Aerobics
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Hot Steps is step aerobics with Latin music, lots of turns and spins. For me, this video is different from Kari Anderson's other exercise videos. I like it so much I'm looking forward to doing it with a step, rather than without. It's just great fun once you get the moves in your body.I give it 5 stars!10/31/2010
Type of workout: Step Aerobics
Level: Inter/Advan
Impact: Mixed
Choreography: Complex
Length: 58 minutes,[11 minute warmup, 43 minute step aerobics, 4 minute stretch]
Instructor: Kari Anderson
This is one of my favorite workouts, and it is kept in my regular rotation. The workout is broken down into two 20 minute routines with the 10 minute warmup or you can do the full routine straight through with warmup and stretch.
For me, a klutz, the workout was very complex at first. Even the warm up was a workout! If you are used to slow step aerobics (think Cathe Friedrich's Basic Step or Kari Anderson's Go), this will definitely get your heart pumping. It is full of twists and turns, and they start right in the warm-up. Kari does break down the moves a lot. There are some moves that face away from the TV, some that move far away from the step, and moves that go around the step. Ponies, shuffles, and v-steps galore! I think that it's dancy, but not overly so. She definitely puts a dancy spin on moves. For example, in the v-step, she encourages you to really shake your hips, instead of just doing a regular v-step. Love that!
I was sweating a lot, and the music is very upbeat. Latin inspired most of it. Kari is very fun and encouraging, and you can tell she's having a good time. I also liked that the background and set were very bright and colorful, unlike some of the drab, boring sets that you see in more "modern" videos (think her "Go" aerobics DVD, if you've seen it). As the workout was made up of people from her class, everyone is wearing a different, bright workout outfit, and nobody is color coordinated LOL! It was a nice change from Cathe's workouts (although I do like that they coordinate those outfits too).
All in all, I would highly recommend this DVD. In fact, I have 2 copies I love it so much. I got it at Ross for $5.99, but would gladly pay double for it. I burned about 300 calories in 30 minutes on two risers, and my hair was sweating bullets. If you like to feel like that after working out, then this is for you!
Instructor Comments:
Kari is having a great time, and there is real rapport with her backgrounders. She is lovely and you can tell she loves what she does. As a dancer, she even makes stepping seem graceful. This was my first Kari DVD, but it hasn't been my last. I really wish she would put her other step tapes on DVD.
I recently did this workout for the first time in over a year. I hadn't noticed before how bad Kari's cueing gets towards the end. She breaks down and teaches the moves well, but once you've done something a few times she starts to use shorter cues that can be confusing. For example, she might cue "v-step", which is confusing because the first two combos both start with v-steps and she doesn't always cue what comes next. Once you've learned the moves you need to remember what they are.
Otherwise this is a good intermediate level step workout. Not too complex, not too basic. The choreography is fun and interesting - I particularly like the move where you go backwards around the side of the step. I have also done this workout with an 8" step to increase the intensity.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for an intermediate step video, both in terms of intensity and complexity. Just beware that you need to be mindful of where you are and remember the combos.
Instructor Comments:
Kari is fun and engaging. She talks encouragingly throughout the workout.
I decided to get Hot Steps DVD after seeing clips and hearing the music. I was looking for something that was close to Cathe and Christi. Before Cathe and Christi, I only did the FIRM. This was definately everything I imagined and more. The music was fantastic. The moves were an excellent mix of athletic+dancy moves. Not too many pivots but complex enough for me to work at it. It had a few moves where you go around the step or choreo with back to the TV. But they were not difficult. The choreo was very well matched to the music and flowed well. It reminded me of how fun Still Steppin' is. Kari shows you a basic preview of new moves just like Christi does and then she keeps dressing it up. This was great for me since it was my first experience with her. Kari's Hot Steps combos are shorter and less complex than Christi's. She teaches combo 1, then 2 and does combos 1&2 combined. Then she teaches 3 then 4 and combines them. At the end she combines all 4 combos. So the finished product is like int./adv. Cathe intensity with the dancy lower impact fun feel of Christi. She has premixes of 1&2 which is 35 min. including the w/u and c/d. The same for 3&4. Then she has another premix for all 4. I have not tried the all 4 premix. But I did combos 1&2 premix, then 3&4 premix while I was learning the w/o. The learning curve was really low for me, probably b/c I've done both Cathe and Christi for a while. This is a perfect bridge from Cathe to Christi, IMO. And did I say the music was slamming although familiar--heard some of it on FIRM Cardio Sculpt, Kickbox Strikezone and maybe some others I don't remember. But they sounded so great together. They were all hits in my book. There was a nice 5 min. stretch at the end. Great after a long w/o. This DVD is so well chaptered too. This makes it pretty versitile for mish/mosh workouts. This workout is HOT! HOT! HOT! (Corny, but true.)
Instructor Comments:
Kari was very engaging and relaxed. She cued very well, which made it easier to follow the workout once I started to grasp what the name of the moves were. Her style reminded me of Christi in a way. She was energetic and playful. She even sang along with the music every now and then.
On cardio work, I am an intermediate exerciser who is learning to love advanced choreography. My general routine in learning complex choreography is to do a workout I know and then pop in the new workout and go as far as I can. When I get frustrated, I quit and do it again another day. I keep going and adding time on the workout until I get the entire workout.
On this step workout, I pretty much went through the entire workout the first time with some modifications and got the more complex choreography in the next time or two. Consequently, I would rank the choreography as intermediate, edging to low advanced at times. The intensity for me is high as I get a good workout with this DVD. It lasts 55 minutes total and I enjoy having a long workout for cardio as an option in my arsenal.
The DVD of this workout has shorter options, combining the first two combinations and then the second two combinations in shorter workout menu options. Each option has the warm up and cool down with it I have never done one of the shorter options because I do this workout when I want a long workout, but its nice having those options.
Kari seems to be her typical self in this workout in most ways. She cues well throughout the workout. For most sections, she demonstrates new choreography and then invites everyone to accompany her. After the demonstration she does describe what she is doing and gives form pointers. She does give and demonstrate modification examples at points throughout the workout, but none of the background exercisers shows those modifications.
The TIFTing isnt too bad. She teaches the first two combinations and then TIFTs them. She then teaches the third and fourth combinations and TIFTs them. She then runs through the entire workout three times at the end. She does build each combination on both sides. The second side is usually a shorter process than the first. For those of you who know it on both sides after its first taught, this would not be a good thing. For those of us who dont necessarily get it on one side after learning the other, this is a good thing. It does lengthen the teaching process, which some may not enjoy once they get the workout and know it.
The basic pattern of each of the four combinations is that she teaches the basic step pattern. At the end, she then generally throws in a direction change or more complexity to transform the combination into a more intricate combination than it seemed it was going to be.
She leads a class of background exercisers and does interact with them some. The first few times I did the workout, I found myself trying to figure out what workouts I had seen some of them in before. The instrumental music was fine, but fairly unremarkable. I found I enjoyed the music in Body Tech and Danceworks a lot more.
She doesnt do much with options for impact. I was really surprised in the last combination because she does scissors on between the step and floor and gives no modifications for lower impact. After the first time or two, I figured out a modification that works fine for me, but I felt that was something that should have been provided. There may be other moves where the impact doesnt bother me, but could be problematic for those with a high sensitivity to impact. After Body Tech, I was surprised and disappointed that she didnt provide guidance or options for lower-impact moves. Overall, I dont think the impact is too bad in the workout, but that one move was too much for me.
Overall, I really like this workout. For those who dont like anything that is less than complex choreography, I dont think you will enjoy this workout. For those who describe themselves as cardio klutzes and dont like much choreography at all, this isnt the workout for you. For those between the two ends of the spectrum, you may want to consider this workout.
I enjoy this workout and really like having a step tape where the cardio lasts for more than 45 minutes. Plus, Kari makes me believe that I am coordinated and capable of complex choreography. She seems to be the instructor I come back to after expanding my horizons with other instructors and forms of exercise.
Instructor Comments:
Kari Anderson is her normal self - supportive, warm, humorous. She makes me believe I can do complex things and then teaches me so I can.
Ive only done this workout once, but I know everyone is waiting for my report with baited breath. Kari fans will not be disappointed with this one! Neither will anyone who enjoys a fun, long, moderately intense, moderately complex step workout.
The workout is 58 minutes long: 9 minutes warmup combo, 2 minutes warmup stretch, 38 minutes for the main workout, 4 minutes cooldown combo, and 5 minutes cooldown stretch. The warmup was enough to get me into my lower aerobic range; the warmup combo is not used in the main workout.
The workout has 4 long combos. There is not too much TIFTT. She teaches combos 1 and 2, then puts them together. Then she teaches combos 3 and 4, and puts them together. At the end she TIFTTs all 4 combos twice. Kari does her usual good job of layering, teaching the base move first before adding all the turns (and there are lots of turns). You will use all sides of the step. There was one move I kept stumbling over a pony on the step while turning backwards. Other than that I didnt have any trouble with the choreography (not counting arm moves Ill work on those next time). My favorite move was a pendulum followed by a backwards chug around the step. I was in the middle of my aerobic range for most of the workout.
I really liked the music it had me itching to do the workout while I was previewing. A lot of it has a Latin flavor; some of it weve heard before. I didnt care too much for the set decorations. You can see the brick wall but not the curved windows. They are covered up by colored panels orange, blue, purple, green too much color for me! The workout outfits are all black pants or shorts, with various colored tops. There are six background exercisers, all women.
Instructor Comments:
Kari is really bubbly and happy in this workout.
This tape was not an instant favorite. I think the choreopgraphy made it too tough for me to judge right away. The first few times I did it I became a little weary by the end-- I was modifying too much for it to be enjoyable. I put it away and recently gave it another try. I am glad I did. This is probably Kari's most complex tape and I probably would never have gotten it down if I had not been familiar with some of her other step tapes.
Many of Kari's favorite moves are here: hitch kicks, shuffle steps, and those little twisting moves after a lunge sequence. There are also new moves such as a backwards shuffle step around the step (this is hard, especially establishing what foot you need to be starting on). As usual, however, Kari teaches so that it is easy to stay with the less complicated teaching move if you are not ready to do everything yet.
The warm up is 11 minutes long. It is similar to the warm up of Body Tech-- start on the floor, add some moves on the step, and travel around the step. This is followed by one section which contains two large blocks of choregraphy. It is 16 1/2 minutes long. You TIFTT the two blocks. The second section has the same set up, but the choreography is a little more complicated. Finally, a third section has you TIFTT the entire program three times. This last about 6 minutes. The choreography doesn't stop there, however. The cool down has its own little routine which can be a bit confusing.
The set is a little different than Kari's other sets. There are bright patterned panels in the background. It is colorful and does not really look too busy.
The music is just OK. I will admit I was humming one of the songs all day after doing the video. Also, I did actually hear one of the songs played when they were featuring Miami nightclubs on the news. (Very strange-- I remember thinking "I've heard that song somewhere...")
Anyway, if you, like me, always wished Kari would put out a longer step tape, I think yopu will be pleased with this video. It is well chaptered, so I would recommend getting the DVD version.


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Growing up, I was always happiest sitting at the table with crayons or pencils - so much so that, because I didn't have a middle name, I spent a great deal of effort trying to convince my parents to legally change my name to "Angela Artist." Fortunately my parents suggested I wait until I was older to make that decision (by then, of course, I had changed my mind), but they did get me a set of personalized pencils emblazoned with my unofficial "full" name.
When Scott and I got married, we lived in a condo in downtown Denver and we spent all our free time making those 900 square feet perfect for us. But when the opportunity arose to buy a home in our favorite neighborhood (with room to grow), we jumped at the chance. It has been an interesting experience moving into a very modern new-build in the middle of a historic neighborhood where not everyone is happy to see homes like ours popping up. But the neighborhood has over 100 years of different architectural styles, and I like to remember that once upon a time all those 1950's bungalows were the new-builds among the 1890's Victorians. And it's that continued evolution that I believe has kept our neighborhood such a fun and happy place to be!
We were very fortunate to move into a new home that didn't immediately need major renovations, so we have been able to focus our efforts the last four years on making it our own - which is a never-ending work in progress (just the way I like it). Now that our family has grown to include one very adorable and active little boy and another baby on the way, we are constantly making adjustments and additions to create the perfect family home for us.
Thank you for taking the time to visit, and I look forward to hearing from you (fingers crossed you'll have nice things to say)!