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Welcome to the Penn State Air Quality Forecast Office (PSAQFO)
The meteorologists at the Penn State Air Quality Forecast Office (PSAQFO) provide daily air quality forecasts for the Philadelphia metropolitan area and the State of Delaware. We forecast fine particulate matter (PM2.5) year-round and ozone (O3) from May 1 to September 30. During the height of the summer air quality season, we also provide a daily 5-day medium range air quality forecast discussion for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our blog posts focus on the challenges and successes of forecasting O3 and PM2.5 air quality in the Mid-Atlantic region. This website also includes a list of the forecasting resources – numerical modeling guidance, tools, and information – we use to develop our forecasts for the Mid-Atlantic region.
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The Rev. Matthew A. Meisenhelter, Spirit & Life Church
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On Friday, June 23, 2017, the Winnipeg Police Service issued a press release announcing the arrest of a suspect in a recent North End murder.
On Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 6:15 p.m., EMS personnel responded to the report of a "male down" in the front yard of a residence in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue.
The man was transported to hospital where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The victim was identified as William George Sumner (27).
At the time of the original press release, police did not release information regarding cause of death, motive or suspect (s).
That all changed today.
Police now indicate the victim had been in a residence in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue when he became embroiled in a dispute with a man and his "associates." The man subsequently produced a handgun and fired a number of shots at Sumner causing fatal injuries.
The suspect then fled the scene.
On June 20, 2017, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the suspect was involved in a minor traffic incident in the Logan Avenue and Keewatin Street area. During the incident the suspect pointed a handgun at a motorist.
On June 22, 2017, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a patrolling police supervisor observed the suspect's vehicle in traffic in the Logan Avenue and Keewatin Street area.
Police followed the suspect vehicle to the 1800 block of Logan Avenue where it parked at the rear of a residence. Patrol Units, along with the Tactical Support Team and ARV1 attended and secured the area.
The suspect subsequently exited the residence and was arrested without incident.
He was identified as Cameron Bounthieng Kinnavanthong (32) years of age.
Kinnavanthong has been charged with 2nd degree murder and a number of firearm related offences.
He was detained in custody.
Police executed a search warrant at the Logan Avenue address and seized a handgun and an automatic assault rifle.
Police sources indicate the killing was drug and gang related.
Insider Commentary;
Sumner is the 12th reported victim of homicide this year.
The WPS has solved all reported homicides to date.
(That number currently stands at 13 reported killings.)
Kinnavanthong is "known" to the WPS.
On December 4, 2008, the WPS issued a press release announcing arrests in a joint WPS / RCMP initiative called Project H23.
The project involved a lengthy investigation into fraudulent use of credit cards, thefts of motor vehicles and trafficking of firearms and ammunition.
The Calgary Police Service assisted with the investigation.
Kinnavanthong was one of twenty suspects taken down in the investigation.
He was charged with weapons, firearms, drug, robbery, fraud, flight and a number of other offences due to his alleged involvement.
(Court records indicate all 27 charges against Kinnavanthong were stayed by the Crown.)
The reason for the stay of proceedings is not clear.


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Archive for April, 2015
Coloring Makes the World Go Round
So glad that coloring is seen as acceptable for adults. I believe those of us who know what is important already had the advantage.
When I was blue as a kid or things just weren't going right as a kid, my Aunt Dadie would say we need to get out the crayons and coloring books. After an hour of spending time coloring with her never saying a word, I usually forgot what had been making my world less than perfect. I did the same for my daughters and now we all do it for my granddaughters. Coloring soothes the soul and rebalances the world.
and consider buying this coloring book "Coloring Flower Mandelas"
I am think there should be a coloring book of nautilus chambers soon.


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The City of Stirling has seven leisure centres that are open all year round and offer a range of health, fitness and sporting activities. Our centres host fully-equipped gyms, indoor sports courts, group fitness classes, venue hire and indoor activity programs open for all ages.
Choose from one of seven Stirling Leisure Centres below to find out more information.
A venue for sport, leisure and functions, with five venues available for hire, and sport for both children and adults. This facility has one hall with an enclosed court, marked for futsal, basketball, badminton and volleyball.
*Facility hire and functions are available after hours, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or visit the venues and facilities page for more information.
20 Belvedere Road, Hamersley WA 6022
Phone (08) 9205 7600 Email email@example.com
A multipurpose sport and community centre with function rooms available for hire. It is also the training venue of the Wheelcats wheelchair basketball team and the 'Beatball' multicultural youth basketball program.
*Facility hire and functions are available after hours, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka WA 6061
Phone (08) 9205 7320 Email firstname.lastname@example.com
A multipurpose sports and venue for hire that makes up part of Hamersley Community Recreation Centre and has a main hall, meeting room and multipurpose room available for hire 7 days a week. This centre is open to the public to use but is closed unless a booking has been made.
2 Nerita Way, Karrinyup WA 6018
Phone (08) 9205 8489 Email firstname.lastname@example.com
The centre has lap, leisure and program pools along with an outdoor water playground, and fully-equipped health and fitness centre. There is a wide range of learn-to-swim options, plus an extensive group fitness timetable.
*Times may vary for public holidays
Cnr of Princess Rd and Camberwell Rd, Balga WA 6061
Main phone number (08) 9205 7340 Creche (08) 9205 7347 Email firstname.lastname@example.com
This centre has a fully-equipped gym, indoor sports courts and runs a range of group fitness classes for all ages and abilities. The centre offers venue hire, plus indoor activity programs for all ages.
*Times may vary due to sporting competitions. Facility hire and functions are available after hours, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
173 Gildercliffe St, Scarborough WA 6019
Phone (08) 9205 7490 Email email@example.com
The centre has a main lap pool which is geothermally heated year round to 27°C. There is a wide range of learn-to-swim options, plus a group fitness timetable.
171 The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
Phone (08) 9205 7560 Email email@example.com
The aquatic centre has an indoor 25-metre pool and an outdoor 50-metre pool, as well as a state-of-the-art health and fitness centre and crèche facilities. This centre runs targeted fitness programs and group fitness classes, plus an extensive range of learn-to-swim options.
9.00am - 11.00am 3.00pm - 5.30pm
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Christmas Day and Good Friday
Please note: Last swim 15 minutes prior to closing
Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 12.30pm Sunday 8.00am - 11.30am
62 Alexander Drive, Inglewood WA 6052
Main reception (08) 9205 7720 Learn-to-swim desk (08) 9205 7724 Health and fitness centre (08) 9205 7726 Crèche (08) 9205 7728
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My First Game of 2010 ♥
I know that there's a lot baseball going on but just for a few seconds, I want you to rewind back to last Friday and place yourself with me in beautiful Seattle, Washington.
DG has finally taken on Safeco Field for the first time in 2010. The phrase, "a kid in a candy store" comes to mind when I think of that fluttering feeling I got when I walked up those stairs from the CF entrance at Safeco with a Ken Griffey Jr "The Kid" bobblehead held tightly against my heart. I'm sure I looked like a freak as I just stood there in awe with a dumb smile on my face. How can one place make you feel so at home and content not mattering how many times you go there? That's Safeco Field for me.
Safeco Field, will you make a studio apartment for me in one of your suites? Thank you ♥.
This day was exciting, nerve-wrecking, bittersweet, all at once. It was exciting because I was finally going to a Mariners game. because I was able to reunite with a dear friend from my college days that I haven't seen in a few years and because I was going to get a Griffey Jr bobblehead. It was nerve-wrecking because the drive to Safeco Field is a bee-ai-tee-see-eich on gameday, because I was scared I won't make it in time to get a bobblehead, and because the Mariners were facing Bonderman was pitching (he had an 1.80 ERA from his last start). It was bittersweet because the visiting team was the Tigers and most of you know I used to live there and am overcoming a break up of which my former other half is still in Michigan.
After Kaylee and I got our bobbleheads, we headed to the Team Store where we purchased matching hoodies and Mariners headphones (I know, ridiculous). We strolled around the park, taking all the beauty of it in until we realized that the Mariners Moose was taking photos! We joined the lines with all the other 10 year olds because we have no shame. The moose was so furry and friendly; love him! Post Moose loving, we got our signature garlic fries and whole lemon lemonade and headed up to our seats.
Section 184.
The LF Bleachers is by far my favorite place to sit. Sure, when my parents are in town and they're willing to cough up $100 per person I like to sit elsewhere, but since that wasn't happening on Friday, we sat in the 180's area. It's right above the bullpen which is nice because if a great pitcher from the visiting team was practicing, I can potentially
accidentaly drop something on his head?
Ok, no. I'm not that mean.
If by any chance you (yes, you) were sitting in section 184 on Friday night, I have a message for you guys at the end of this entry.
I know this is quite the fast-forwarding but the Mariners won 11-2 against the Tigers that night. It's kind of hard to write an entry about a game when a team scores that much. He did this, he did that, then he stole this and then that….
Let's just say that everyone contributed one way or another to the 11, King Felix finally got his first well-deserved win and let the pictures do the talking,….
Kaylee and I rejoicing right after we got our bobbelheads!
Welcome to Safeco Field! YAY!
Felix warming up in the bullpen!
It was Jackie Robinson Day! Everyone was wearing #42 🙂
YES, this is the Griffey Jr bobblehead! Are you jealous?
Ah, the (in?)famous Garlic Fries and whole lemon lemonade.
Look how happy Kaylee looks with her Shishkaberries! 🙂
Happy to be reunited and with the bobblehead!
Yes, we scored ELEVEN on the little kittehs.
Oh, you talented person, you. Oh, and his picture was the only decent looking picture.
I LOVE it when they do their little dance routine! Do they do this at other parks too?
What's a reunion without a goofy picture?
Must I explain?
If you can't tell from the pictures, the game was amazing. Did it cost me a fortune to eat at Safeco? Yes. Did it cost me an arm and a leg to park anywhere near Safeco? Yes. Did it take me 1.5 hours just to get out of the vicinity of 1st Ave? Yes. Did I get home at 1:30AM just to have the alarm blast in my ear at 7:00AM? Yes.
But does any of that matter?
I'm a slave to the game of baseball, everyone! ♥
….till next time. 🙂
Dear Section 184 from 04/16/10:
A big thank you. I always tend to have the worst luck and have some d-bag (or multiple) sitting around me that makes the game a little less enjoyable but I can honestly say that last night the crowd was great. Who knows if any 184-ers are reading this? I'm just taking a shot and thanking you. The kids were well behaved and the adults surrounding us were enthusiatic yet not overboard. The four guys behind us were making the most hilarious comments and I also enjoyed that a lot. I figured it would be more than creepy to turn around and say, "Hey you guys were real funny, thanks!". Plus, our section started the extremely successful wave at Safeco! HOLLERRRRRR! 🙂
[[Some pictures courtsey of Kaylee Engels aka my Mariners partner in crime]
Dear Santa…♥
Dear Santa,
Since I've been a lot more nice than naughty this whole year, here's a list of everything I want.
First of all, it's pretty obvious but I would absolutely adore for the Mariners to at least be crowned AL West Champions but why stop there, right?
I want the Mariners to win the WORLD SERIES.
Yes, I said it.
I want the Mariners to win their first World Series Championship ever. Seriously though, with Ichiro, Felix, Wilson and our newest additions Figgins and Lee?
Come on, now. This would be the year to win it, if ever!
Santa, the Mariners obviously have what it takes, so will you please supply them with that extra push?
I also would love love looooove this pictured player to join the Mariners.
Are the chances slim?
………………..yes, but that's why I'm asking you, Santa!
How perfect would he be in our very empty left field?
Perfect would be an understatement. If we can get Bay in the Mariners, pssshh, I probably don't even have to ask Santa for a World Series championship!
On a side note, isn't this picture funny? A major leaguer life guard? Sounds good to me ♥
No injuries.
For any Mariner.
Must I elaborate?
But….my biggest and most important delivery I need from you, Santa, is for you to enlarge your sleigh, recruit some more reindeers, pile all the U.S soldiers that are overseas and bring them back home safe and sound.
That may take a few trips but I hear you deliver presents all across the world overnight. :]
Hopefully that's not too much to ask…
….what? I've been naughty this year?
Post Season Mariners Update 2
How dare I get numb to the notion of a cold, baseball-less season?
I have such amazing news about the Mariners….
….which I'm sure everybody and their brothers know about already but what the hey.
No exciting build-ups, no beating around the bush….
Can I just say, WOW? I knew we had plenty of money this off-season to acquire some great players but Cliff Lee? I'm almost overwhelmed by the news. Lee rocked the World Series beating the Yankees not only once, but twice, and not only that, but Lee has a 5-1 3.49 ERA at Safeco Field! This Cy Young winning southpaw with a Cy Young contender (Felix, of course), both backed up by one of the league's best defense, we are going to have a vicious starting rotation.
Watch out AL West, we're gonna take all of you down.
Oh and to put the cherry on top of this wonderful Mariners sundae, we acquired Chone Figgins (he'll be sporting a No.9 jersey) last week from the Angels. He is the guy I always get nervous about when we play the Angels…gosh, not having to worry about him is going to be awesome. Figgins signed a four year, $36 million deal with a vesting option for 2014. Figgins was a third baseman for the Angels which brings up the question as to where he'll be defending next season if Beltre chooses to stay. Personally, I think he would own second base but I would hate to have to see Lopez benched for that. As far as I'm concerned, the only spot available right now is left field and with his third baseman arm, I figure he would excel. With his above-average batting and last year's career high runs and doubles, I have no doubt he'll be sending Ichiro home more often than not.
Our starting lineup will consist of Ichiro batting first (duh), Figgins, Lopez/Gutierrez, Branyan (still crossing my fingers for that one)….
…and of course our deathly pitching rotation.
Fellow Mariners fans, my baseball itch is worsening as we speak! The 2010 season is going to be…enthralling, captivating, engrossing, and riveting; I can hardly wait!
Now for all non-Mariners fans, you should probably be afraid.
Very much afraid.
I end with an evil laugh.


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Tampa, FL. – The Gasparilla Distance Classic began 40 years ago when what came to be known as the first Running Boom ushered in an era of personal fitness that we still see in full swing today.
In its first year Tampa city fathers invited Boston's Bill Rodgers to the Gasparilla 15K as he was elevating himself to iconic status, already owning one Boston and two New York City Marathon titles, while holding the American marathon record from Boston 1975 (2:09:27).
Bill came to Tampa in `78 to tune up for his second Boston win two months later. That victory by the reigning King of the Roads put Gasparilla on the map, and it soon became the season opener for every great road racer worth his or her salt from around the world. Continue reading


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11.11 Anti-Nuke Occupy Tokyo by Millions and many other protests and rallies were held all over Japan last weekend.
Here are some pictures from Tokyo.
To see more aerial shots by two photojournalists, Naomi Toyoda and Ryuichi Hirokawa, please go to Fotgazet. Those pictures are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.1 Japan.
Another photojournalist Takashi Morizumi captured actions on the ground as well. See his photos at his blog HERE.


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Enjoy fishing in the beautiful Kent countryside
Here at Orchard Place Farm you can surround yourself in the natural beauty of the Kent countryside, located just outside of the picturesque town of Paddock Wood, just 8 miles from Maidstone. The fishery boasts some 11 lakes (8 carp and catfish lakes and 3 for match/ pleasure fishing). We have a new 20 peg silver fish lake which is now fully functioning.
Because our fishery is family run you can be sure of a warm friendly welcome. We do our best to cater for all anglers, from the serious specimen angler to those who just want to escape for the day and leave the rat race behind . We have many swims with disabled access and have all weather pathways leading all around the lakes and up to each individual swim. We also have purpose built toilets located in the main car park (this block also has hot shower) and between Lake 3 and Lake 4 (this is a toilet and sink block only). The new block constructed by Lake 7, contains a microwave, kettle and toaster as well as washing up facilities (please remember to leave them clean and tidy!). In the main car park there is a competitively priced tackle shop stocking all the often forgotten items like bait stops, hooks, weights, etc. not to mention all types of bait, ground bait and particle. Food is also available on site and is open in peak season from April to October
Access to the lakes could not be more simple with our main car park right next to lake 1 and a very short walk to Lake 2, our rear car park is next to Lake 4, a very short walk from Lake 3 and right next to Lake 5. We then have a match car park which is next to Lake 6 and Lake 7 has its own car park adjacent to the lake.
Lake 8 was opened in 2012 and is a venue for the UKCC eliminated which is another specimen lake stocked with carp and catfish. It also has its own car park and toilet block.
We now have another Lake 9 which is stocked with carp up to 36lb and catfish up to 50lb, this lake is situated at the rear of Lake 4.
We have new Lake 11 which is situated between match Lake 6 and Lake 7 and it stocks carp up to 36lb and catfish to 50lb. This lake only has 3 swims making it ideal for a small group of anglers.
Our Tackle Shop stocks a good variety of baits, tackle and accessories from most of the leading brands like Mainline, ACE, Gardner, Richworth, Korda, Bait-tech.


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Ryan Braun, Ben Sheets and Corey Hart are in New York for the 2008 All-Star Game. Braun and fellow outfielder Hart (.289, 26 doubles, 15 home runs, 58 RBIs) are making their first All-Star appearance and Sheets will make his fourth appearance in the Midsummer Classic.
And now…on to the questions!
Now that the Brewers acquired CC Sabathia, do you think they will be able to sign him to a long term deal?
CC will be a free agent at the end of the year and, I'm sure with the possibility of losing Ben Sheets to free agency, the Brewers would like to have at least one of them back. But it is my understanding that CC is going to test the market and once he or Sheets test the market, we will probably not see them in a Brewer uniform next year.
What about Corey Hart, will the Brewers try to sign him now that he is an All-Star?
The Brewers made an offer to Corey before he was an All-Star, and he turned it down. But it was an offer just to get both sides going. I look for something to happen, not so much now, but probably in the offseason. The Brewers would certainly like to lock up Corey for 3-4 years. He continues to grow and shine as a Major League Player. The Brewers realize that they have a special player in Corey Hart and want him around for years to come.
When Jeff Suppan comes back from the disabled list, is Seth McClung the odd man out?
The rotation looks like this: Sheets, Sabathia, Suppan, Parra and Bush/McClung. Dave Bush has pitched so well at Miller Park. Ned Yost could pitch at home and McClung on the road. Both, when not starting, could be used in the bullpen. Seth has pitched well enough to stay in the rotation and so has Bush. A lot depends on how Suppan is feeling when his time on the DL is up. Nice problem to have.
I know Mike Maddux is the pitching coach and he does a
fine job, but I see Bill Castro has been on the coaching staff for 17 years. Has he ever been a head pitching coachand, if not, do you think he will be?
When Dave Stewart resigned in mid-August 2002, Bill was named the interim pitching coach. He did interview for the position the following year, but was retained as the bullpen coach. I believe he would be very good as a Major League Pitching coach. Bill has a wealth of knowledge and communicates very well with players. He knows about pitching mechanics and, more importantly, players trust him. The Brewers have benefited from having Bill as bullpen coach; I have no doubt that he can be a very good pitching coach if given the chance.
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Is there any possibility that Rickie Weeks will be sent to Triple A to polish both of his offensive and defensive skills, especially now that Durham is aboard?
I am very unhappy with Week's play and feel there is a hole at that position when Rickie starts.
This Cubs series has been painful to watch. The first game was a loss but at least a battle. The next two games seems as though the Crew had nothing left to fight with.
I hate to say this…I can't wait for the Cubs to leave town so we can lick our wounds and hope for a complete turnaround!!
I think Ned needs too be tuffer on the team I think they took the sweep to the Cubs a little too well. I think he needs too seat a couple off guys when they are not being productive and when they are playing emotinally bad.
some one needs to tell ned that he must not put gagne out there anymore, I can assure him that this will come back to kick us in the rear, eat the 10 mil. and have him walk away. my stomach churns when this guy comes out.


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Virtues in Paradise
Linda Kavelin-Popov is co-founder of The Virtues Project and best-selling author of 'The family virtues guide', 'A pace of grace', 'Graceful endings' and other books on virtues. In this regular column, she explores virtues in the Cook Islands context. You can find out more about her work at www.virtuesproject.com or www.gracefulendings.net.
Faith, culture should be linkedFriday April 25, 2014
Cheekiness is, to me, one of the leading virtues of this country. From a virtues perspective, I see it as a combo of confidence, humour and humility.
Forgiveness and justice inseparableFriday April 18, 2014
I met an unforgettable woman during a virtues workshop in an Australian women's prison. Marie swaggered into the room, parting the others like the Red Sea.
From violence to virtuesFriday April 04, 2014
The old song goes, "You always hurt the one you love." Sometimes this applies to the little ones in our care.
Keep a 'pace of grace'Friday March 28, 2014
Years ago, I found myself at death's door. I crawled out to my prayer corner one morning to ask God if I should prepare to die, and instead received guidance in the form of 10 Rules for Health.
Trustworthiness not a lemonFriday March 21, 2014
My husband has a weakness for Meyer lemons, the big juicy ones. He makes quarts of lemonade from them and, to my delight, gets his Vitamin C that way.
Virtues – power of generositySunday November 10, 2013
Virtues are the qualities of our souls, the content of our character, "the fruits of the spirit".
Deals dishonour the countryThursday July 18, 2013
Sometimes we call the Cook Islands God's country. We do that for many reasons. Perhaps it is because we believe its people are clean living and uncorrupted by the evils of the world. We also generally regard ourselves as nice "God fearing" people with charming smiles and decent morals.
Shark pillagers in our waters?Thursday July 11, 2013
Some months ago I put some hard questions in Parliament to the Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop.
PM's global jaunts may unspin himWednesday July 03, 2013
The people of the Cook Islands, at least those on Rarotonga, have been inundated with lots of photographs and follow-up write-ups from the Prime Minister Henry Puna and his spin doctor Trevor Pitt for the last week or so.


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How to Train New Bar Employees
In the world of bars and restaurants, there are as many ways to do things as there are owners and managers. Even when you hire experienced em-ployees, you need to train them to do things the way you want them done. Hiring experienced employees generally cuts down on the time it takes them to learn your specific systems though.
It is recommended you give new employees
Written materials to read and refer back to
Hands-on experience to practice and hone their skills
A mentoring structure to have someone to go to with questions
Training is expensive but necessary. Do it right the first time and hopefully you'll keep your people around and not have to train another batch right away.
How to create bar standards and keep them up
Written standards are the most foolproof way to maintain consistency. If your employees can look up your vacation policy and see it written in black and white, you're likely to have fewer discussions with them about the rules and exceptions.
Why use an employee manual in a bar
An employee manual describes your company's rules and procedures for every employee. This documentation is the same for all employees, whether they work in the FOH or BOH (front or back of the house, respectively) and are a supervisor or staff member.
An employee manual is the best way to communicate your expectations for behavior, dress, level of service, and more to your newest employees. Make sure each new employee gets a copy of the manual on Day 1. Have him sign a form agreeing that he received a copy of the manual to review.
Standard items that make an appearance in many employee manuals include
Welcome letter
Mission statement
Company history
Orientation period
Communication policies
Performance and job standards
Code of ethics
Confidentiality policies
Emergency procedures
Drug and alcohol policies
Antiharassment policies
Customer-service program
Problem-solving procedures
Safety issues
Training meetings
Performance evaluations
Performance rewards
Food-safety procedures
Other policies
How to train for job-specific functions
In addition to understanding how things work in your bar, your new em-ployees need to know how to do their jobs in your bar. An operations manual helps you train employees to perform specific duties for each position. Thoroughly explain each position, including the duties, standards, and objectives. Tell them what they're here to do, how to do it, when to do it, your quality standards, and so on.
Here are some examples of what you should include in your operations manuals for different positions:
Bartenders: Bartenders need the details on your recipes for cocktails, inventory procedures, opening and closing procedures, standards of service, cash-handling procedures, comp drink policies, responsible alcohol-service guidelines, and anything else you need them to know.
Servers: Detail for your servers information about the products you sell (including all liquor, wine, beer, and spirits). Include copies of all food and drink menus. Give them detailed opening and closing procedures.
Kitchen staff: Unless you have a very large kitchen with many different positions, you can probably have a single operations manual for your kitchen. Include opening and closing procedures, details on using different pieces of equipment, and food-safety information.
Providing on-the-job training
In the bar business, you can memorize all the drink recipes, practice carrying trays, and pretend to be doing the job all you want. But until you actually do it, you don't really know how to do it. There's just no substitute for doing the job itself. So training staff members while they're actually working is a fact of life in the hospitality business.
Developing a mentoring program
Many successful bar owners develop their staff by creating a hierarchy. For example, giving one bartender the title of "Head Bartender" and making him the primary contact for new bar staff members helps you in several significant ways:
It develops supervisory skills in your experienced bartender, possibly preparing him to take on more responsibility as your business grows and expands.
It gives new staff members an immediate resource to get answers to their questions.
It keeps training consistent because all trainees are hearing the same information the same way.
It frees you up to handle the millions of other things that are constantly going on in your bar.


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Hamburg have signed defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos on a permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The 25-year-old joins on a three-year contract.
Greek defender Papadopoulos already spent the second half of the Bundesliga season on loan at Hamburg after failing to secure playing time during a spell at RB Leipzig.
He featured in 15 league games and scored two goals for Hamburg as the club once again secured another year of top-flight football late in the season.
"He gave the team a push during the second half of the season, and his winning mentality and passion can also carry the other players," Hamburg sporting director Jens Todt said on the club's official website.
He added: "Despite his 25 years, Papa takes on responsibility and leads the way."
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Papadopoulos has appeared in 107 league games for Schalke 04, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Hamburger SV. He has won 25 caps for Greece.
According to reports in German media, Hamburg have paid €6.5 million for the defender, a sum that could rise up towards €10m including add-ons.
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I've come to know and love Ulf art via Male Art Toons at Yahoo. He's one of the few 3D homoerotic artists who creates images that are both sexually raw and technically refined. His subjects are all massively muscled and hung, usually engaged in some sort of dominance/submission ritual. Urinals, plumbing, crew-cuts, tats and dog tags figure prominently. At the same time, Ulf textures his images with chiaroscuro worthy of Da Vinci - they almost rival medieval frescoes - maybe there are even a few secret catacombs in the Vatican holding paintings with similar themes?
I've dabbled in 3D rendering, and it's easy to make a harshly lit mannequin, but difficult indeed to create a sexy image with nuance, to get the lighting just right, the textures just so. Ulf makes it look easy, but I know the countless hours he spends.
Ulf makes me hard, but more than that, he makes me wonder. His recent renderings have a quasi-religious tone, and his images of the divine masculine go waaaay beyond "porn".
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"Born of This" is an image of a glorified man emerging from water, and a reference to John 3:5 --
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
"born of water" means born of a woman, in other words - like a mortal man - like you and me. Born of the Spirit refers to the seed of the Father. In other words, a "cross" between the physical and the spiritual. Hmmm, cross... where have I seen that symbol? Believe it or not, another homoerotic bible lesson! Thanks Ulf!


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After nearly two centuries of restricted foreign contact, Japan became increasingly exposed to Western culture in the 1850s as new trade agreements prompted cross-cultural interaction. The influx of unfamiliar technology and customs gave rise to anxiety as well as awe among the Japanese people, whose curiosity about the external world is evident in the detailed depictions of foreign subjects by ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artists. The sources of these depictions were not only eyewitness accounts, but also borrowed imagery from secondary material, such as engravings in Western journals and newspapers. Even though the title of this triptych print by Utagawa Hiroshige II refers to "flourishing America," the architecture depicted can be traced to an illustration of Fredericksburg Castle (near Copenhagen, Denmark) in the March 7, 1860, issue of the Illustrated London News. Hiroshige II (circa 1842–94) was the pupil and adopted son of the great landscape master, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858).
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The trustees for the Medicare and Social Security trust funds said in their annual report that the worsening financial picture (economy) could lead to disruptive consequences in the future for millions of people who depend on health and pension benefits...Alzheimer's Reading Room
The new report says that the Social Security trust fund will be exhausted in 2036, one year earlier than before.
Each year the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds report on the current and projected financial status of the two programs. This message summarizes our 2011 Annual Reports.
The financial conditions of the Social Security and Medicare programs remain challenging. Projected long-run program costs for both Medicare and Social Security are not sustainable under currently scheduled financing, and will require legislative modifications if disruptive consequences for beneficiaries and taxpayers are to be avoided.
The long-run financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare should be addressed soon. If action is taken sooner rather than later, more options and more time will be available to phase in changes so that those affected have adequate time to prepare. Earlier action will also afford elected officials with a greater opportunity to minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, including lower-income workers and those who are already substantially dependent on program benefits.
Both Social Security and Medicare, the two largest federal programs, face substantial cost growth in the upcoming decades due to factors that include population aging as well as the growth in expenditures per beneficiary. Through the mid-2030s, due to the large baby-boom generation entering retirement and lower-birth-rate generations entering employment, population aging is the largest single factor contributing to cost growth in the two programs. Thereafter, the continued rapid growth in health care cost per beneficiary becomes the larger factor.
Social Security
Social Security expenditures exceeded the program's non-interest income in 2010 for the first time since 1983. The $49 billion deficit last year (excluding interest income) and $46 billion projected deficit in 2011 are in large part due to the weakened economy and to downward income adjustments that correct for excess payroll tax revenue credited to the trust funds in earlier years. This deficit is expected to shrink to about $20 billion for years 2012-2014 as the economy strengthens. After 2014, cash deficits are expected to grow rapidly as the number of beneficiaries continues to grow at a substantially faster rate than the number of covered workers. Through 2022, the annual cash deficits will be made up by redeeming trust fund assets from the General Fund of the Treasury. Because these redemptions will be less than interest earnings, trust fund balances will continue to grow. After 2022, trust fund assets will be redeemed in amounts that exceed interest earnings until trust fund reserves are exhausted in 2036, one year earlier than was projected last year. Thereafter, tax income would be sufficient to pay only about three-quarters of scheduled benefits through 2085.
Under current projections, the annual cost of Social Security benefits expressed as a share of workers' taxable wages will grow rapidly from 11-1/2 percent in 2007, the last pre-recession year, to roughly 17 percent in 2035, and will then dip slightly before commencing a slow upward march after 2050. Costs display a slightly different pattern when expressed as a share of GDP. Program costs equaled roughly 4.2 percent of GDP in 2007, and are projected to increase gradually to 6.2 percent of GDP in 2035 and then decline to about 6.0 percent of GDP by 2050 and remain at about that level.
The projected 75-year actuarial deficit for the combined Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds is 2.22 percent of taxable payroll, up from 1.92 percent projected in last year's report. This deficit amounts to 17 percent of tax receipts, and 14 percent of program outlays.
The 0.30 percentage point increase in the OASDI actuarial deficit and the one-year advance in the exhaustion date for the combined trust funds primarily reflects lower estimates for death rates at advanced ages, a slower economic recovery than was assumed last year, and the one-year advance of the valuation period from 2010-2084 to 2011-2085.
While the combined OASDI program continues to fail the long-range test of close actuarial balance, it does satisfy the conditions for short-range financial adequacy. Combined trust fund assets are projected to exceed one year's projected benefit payments for more than ten years, through to 2035. However, the Disability Insurance (DI) program satisfies neither the long-range nor short-range tests for financial adequacy. DI costs have exceeded non-interest income since 2005 and trust fund exhaustion is projected for 2018; thus changes to improve the financial status of the DI program are needed soon.
Relative to the combined Social Security Trust Funds, the Medicare HI Trust Fund faces a more immediate funding shortfall, though its longer term financial outlook is better under the assumptions employed in this report.
Medicare costs (including both HI and SMI expenditures) are projected to grow substantially from approximately 3.6 percent of GDP in 2010 to 5.5 percent of GDP by 2035, and to increase gradually thereafter to about 6.2 percent of GDP by 2085.
The projected 75-year actuarial deficit in the HI Trust Fund is 0.79 percent of taxable payroll, up from 0.66 percent projected in last year's report. The HI fund fails the test of short-range financial adequacy, as projected assets drop below one year's projected expenditures early in 2011. The fund also continues to fail the long-range test of close actuarial balance. Medicare's HI Trust Fund is expected to pay out more in hospital benefits and other expenditures than it receives in income in all future years. The projected date of HI Trust Fund exhaustion is 2024, five years earlier than estimated in last year's report, at which time dedicated revenues would be sufficient to pay 90 percent of HI costs. The share of HI expenditures that can be financed with HI dedicated revenues is projected to decline slowly to 75 percent in 2045, and then to rise slowly, reaching 88 percent in 2085. Over 75 years, HI's actuarial imbalance is estimated to be equivalent to 21 percent of tax receipts or 17 percent of program outlays.
The worsening of HI's projected finances is primarily due to lower HI real (inflation-adjusted) non-interest income caused by a slower assumed economic recovery, and by higher HI real costs caused by higher assumed near-term growth in real economy-wide average labor compensation. The resulting increases in HI real deficits are concentrated in the near term, which is why trust fund exhaustion occurs five years earlier than was projected last year despite a relatively modest increase in the 75-year actuarial deficit.
Part B of Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI), which pays doctors' bills and other outpatient expenses, and Part D, which provides access to prescription drug coverage, are both projected to remain adequately financed into the indefinite future because current law automatically provides financing each year to meet the next year's expected costs. However, the aging population and rising health care costs will cause SMI costs to grow rapidly from 1.9 percent of GDP in 2010 to approximately 3.4 percent of GDP in 2035 and approximately 4.1 percent of GDP by 2085. Roughly three-quarters of these costs will be financed from general revenues and about one-quarter from premiums paid by beneficiaries. Small amounts of SMI financing are received from special payments by States and from fees on manufacturers and importers of brand-name prescription drugs.
Projected Medicare costs over 75 years are about 25 percent lower because of provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (the "Affordable Care Act" or ACA). Most of the ACA-related cost saving is attributable to a reduction in the annual payment updates for most Medicare services (other than physicians' services and drugs) by total economy multifactor productivity growth, which is projected to average 1.1 percent per year. The report notes that the long-term viability of this provision is debatable. In addition, an almost 30-percent reduction in Medicare payment rates for physician services is assumed to be implemented in 2012, notwithstanding experience to the contrary.
The drawdown of Social Security and HI trust fund reserves and the general revenue transfers into SMI will result in mounting pressure on the Federal budget. In fact, pressure is already evident. For the sixth consecutive year, a "Medicare funding warning" is being triggered, signaling that projected non-dedicated sources of revenues -- primarily general revenues -- will soon account for more than 45 percent of Medicare's outlays. That threshold was in fact breached for the first time in fiscal 2010. A Presidential proposal is required by law in response to the latest warning..
Projected long-run program costs for both Medicare and Social Security are not sustainable under currently scheduled financing, and will require legislative corrections if disruptive consequences for beneficiaries and taxpayers are to be avoided.
The financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare should be addressed soon. If action is taken sooner rather than later, more options and more time will be available to phase in changes so that those affected can adequately prepare.
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Three-card Monte, also known as the Three-card marney, Three-card trick, Three-Way, Three-card shuffle, Menage-a-card, Triplets, Follow the lady, Les Trois Perdants (French for Three Losers), le Bonneteau, Find the lady, Bola bola or Follow the Bee is a confidence game in which the victim, or mark, is tricked into betting a sum of money, on the assumption that they can find the money card among three face-down playing cards. It is the same as the shell game except that cards are used instead of "shells". (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-card_Monte )
These old school hustlers brought out the 3 Card Monty setup and got this dude for his grip. This is a variation on the 'shell game' where a pebble is hidden under a shell and the confidence man managing the game moves the pebble around discreetly so that you never correctly guess the shell it is under. (Image and nerrative credit: http://dallaspenn.com/weblog/?p=2564 )
The tosser shows the player all three cards. So is there any way to win these games? In most cases, no — the games are rigged so you can't win. (credit: http://www.howstuffworks.com/question590.htm )
There was the three card monte on the pavement. (source: http://adventureivan.com/2010/12/hitchhiking-las-vegas-and-surrounds.html )
Just put down 3% and you'll make a fortune (source: http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/2008/06/seller-paid-down-payments-fundamentally-flawed.html )
Chris Young of Keker & Van Nest (image: courtesy)
Christopher Jacob Young, commonly known as "Chris Young," is currently listed on the State Bar of California's database as an associate with Keker & Van Nest. Around 2007-2008, Mr. Young was an associate at Morrison & Foerster.
Around 2007-2008, Mr. Young served as "Northern California Deputy Finance Director" for OBAMA FOR AMERICA. Dereck Anthony West, who goes by the name "Tony West," presently serves as third in command within the Department of Justice below Eric Holder and Lanny Breuer. Around 2007-2008, West served as Chair of the "California Finance Committee" of OBAMA FOR AMERICA .
ANNETTE CARNEGIE, CHRIS YOUNG — Brosnahan, the self-proclaimed mastermind behind the Democratic Party and spouse of Alameda County Superior Court Judge Carol Brosnahan, gained fame after his own psychiatrist — Berkeley-based Scyzophrenia specialist Dr. Bruce Africa — threaten to kill him due to an alleged sexual affair between Brosnahan and Dr. Africa's wife — Marty Africa of Major Lindsey & Africa. In September of 2009, once Ruthe Ashley existed CaliforniaALL, Dunn (with the help of Escutia, Girardi and Brosnahan) launched online publication "Voice of OC." Dunn is also a trustee of UCI Foundation — an entity which absorbed most of the grants CaliforniaALL collected from utility companies Senator Dunn officially investigated during California energy crisis.(Image: courtesy photos)
Martha Fay Africa (AKA Marty Africa), managing director at Major, Lindsey & Africa. Formerly Director of Law Placement at the University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, and a founder of ABA Women Rainmakers, she is Co-Chair of the ABA LPM Section's Management Core Group Standing Committee on Diversity. According to Schizophrenia specialist — Berkeley-based psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Africa — former patient James Brosnahan of Morrison & Foerster and Marty Africa were involved in an illicit love affair. Recently Morrison & Foerster's Susan Mac Cormac was nominated by Marty Africa as Rainmaker of the Year. Incidentally, both Brosnahan and Mac Cormac are under scrutiny in connection with non-profit entity CaliforniaALL for the alleged suspicious activities of laundering money to State Bar of California Executive-Director Joe Dunn of Voice of OC and OBAMA FOR AMERICA via California Bar Foundation — Please see HERE and HERE for additional information. (image: courtesy of Major, Lindsey & Africa)
James Brosnahan is presently a senior partner at the San Francisco office of Morrison & Foerster. He considers himself to be the "mastermind behind the Democratic Party." CaliforniaALL was created by Morrison & Foerster, under the supervision of Mr. Brosnahan. Specifically Susan Mac Cormac and Eric Tate assisted with the legal aspects of creating the entity.
Carnegie is presently employed at the Kaiser Foundation. Around 2007-2008, she was a partner at Morrison & Foerster and served as a director of the Foundation. In 2007-2008, the Foundation poured into CaliforniaALL the large sum of $774,247; by comparison, most other donations were around $10,000 to $20,000. As shown below, the transfer of said money appears to be imbued with fraud and secrecy, especially in connection with four utility companies (Verizon, PG&E, Edison, and AT&T)
In 2007, Jeffrey Bleich of Munger Tolles & Olson launched and co-chaired the national finance committee of OBAMA FOR AMERICA. Other attorneys from law firms representing utility companies seeking to place Obama in office because they hoped he would support the Smart-Grid and clean energy initiatives followed suit , including James Brosnahan (self-proclaimed "mastermind behind the Democratic Party" ) Tony West (OBAMA FOR AMERICA's Chair of California Finance Committee) Chris Young ("OBAMA FOR AMERICA" Northern California Deputy Finance Director) Annette Carnegie (former director with the California Bar Foundation) Kamala Harris (Co-Chair, OBAMA FOR AMERICA ; member of CaliforniaALL) Steven Churchwell ( DLA Piper, Treasurer, draft committee of OBAMA FOR AMERICA )
Bleich — while serving as member of the State Bar of California Board of Governors and as director of the California Bar Foundation (alongside another attorney from Munger Tolles, Bradley Phillips) — was a man on a mission.
Ruthe Catolico Ashley served as member of the State Bar of California Board of Governors alongside Jeffrey Bleich, came up with the idea to create CaliforniaALL during a meeting with Sarah Redfield and Peter Arth, (the assistant to CPUC President Michael Peevey).
CaliforniaALL was conveniently housed free of charge at the offices of DLA Piper in Sacramento, alongside the draft committee of OBAMA FOR AMERICA, where Steve Churchwell of DLA Piper in Sacramento served as Treasurer of the draft committee of OBAMA FOR AMERICA.
Subsequent to the election of Barack Obama, CaliforniaALL was dissolved.
Once CaliforniaALL was exposed as sham entity, including on and by The Leslie Brodie Report, Keker & Van Nest abruptly removed Chris Young's name from its web-site. In seeking to conceal Young's present association with Keker & Van Nest, John Keker sought to protect his own pecuniary interests and was clearly motivated by the totality of the circumstances surrounding Young, especially around 2007-8.
Pleadings submiited by Keker & Van Nest bearing the name of Chris Young
State Bar of California profile of Chris Young
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However, in an almost unprecedented turn of events and somewhat ironically, within the last few days, Keker & Van Nest reinstated the profile of Chris Young on its website.
Said profile reads: Chris Young devotes himself to his client's success, ushering them through confounding and often overwhelming situations where personal freedom, reputations, and significant damages are often at stake. Whether handling white collar, intellectual property, professional liability, class action or commercial litigation, he works alongside his clients to achieve their short and long-term goals. Please see @: http://kvn.com/Lawyers/Young-Chris
As to John Keker's other diverse proxy, see below:
Above (L-R) Mr. David Werdegar of IOA; State Bar of California BOG Member Jeannine English; Mr. Thomas Girardi of embattled Voice of OC; Executive Director of State Bar of California Joe Dunn of embattled Voice of OC; California Supreme Court Associate Justice Hon. Kathryn Werdegar; really special prosecutor in matter of In Re Girardi and controversial judicial aspirant Prof. Rory Little; controversial gambling attorney Howard Dickstein (spouse of Jeannine English and a client of Keker & Van Nest), MoFo's James Brosnahan of embattled Voice of OC; Keker & Van Nest partner Matthew Werdegar – son of David and Kathryn Werdegar; Keker & Van Nest partner Jan Little (spouse of Rory Little); Keker & Van Nest partner Elliot Peters — attorney for Howard Dickstein; California Democratic Party operative and mentor to Willie Brown's former paramour — Mr. John Keker; Keker & Van Nest partner, attorney for Howard Dickstein, controversial judicial aspirant, and President of the State Bar of California — Mr. Jon Streeter. (Image:courtesy photo)


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i. 162 requires that to be currently deductible an item must be an expense as opposed to a capital expenditure, t/f expenses may be currently deductible under 162, whereas deductions for capital expenditures must be postponed at least partially to future taxable years.
ii. 263 & 263A prohibit a current deduction for capital expenditures even if they are ordinary and necessary and incurred in a trade or business
1. 263(a)(1) & (2) state: capital expenditures include "any amount paid out for new buildings or for permanent improvements or betterments made to increase the value of any property or estate" and amounts "expended in restoring property or in making good the exhaustion thereof for which an allowance is or has been made"; also, the acquisition of "machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and similar property having a useful life substantially beyond the taxable year (1.263(a)-2(a))
a. e.g., you can't deduct your new building as a current expense. You can still deduct it, but you just have to do it much more slowly through depreciation/amortization.
2. 263A provides that capital expenditures include the cost of real or tangible property produced by the taxpayer
iii. Exs. of hard core current expenses: salaries, copy paper, pencils, FedEx charges, rent, electric bill
iv. Exs. of hard core capital expenses: GM's new factory, a new bulldozer, a new crane, a new assembly line, a new computer, a baseball player with a 7-year K – basically anything with a useful life beyond a year.
v. Two sloppy rules for distinguishing b/t current expenses and capital expenditures:
1. Does the thing have a useful life substantially longer than the end of the taxable year? 1.263(a)-2(a).
2. Is the thing you purchased a permanent improvement or betterment designed to increase the value of the property? (E.g., putting an assembly line in your factory.)
vi. Problems w/ characterization:
1. Capital expense v. Capital expenditure
a. go to 162: if it is an expense, then it is deductible now; if not, go to 262 (personal expenditures): if it is a personal expenses, not deductible – go to 1016 and increase B; if it is not a personal expense, go to 263 and see if it is a capital expenditure
b. for example: is the replacement of a warehouse roof a repair (deductible as a current expense) or a capital improvement (which must be capitalized and deducted over the life of the asset)? 1.162-4 attempts to answer this question by permitting a current deduction for;
i. the cost of incidental repairs which neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life, but keep it in an ordinarily efficient operation condition . . . provided the B of the property is not increased by the amount of such expenditure
ii. basically, if the expended cost (roof) either materially adds to the value of or substantially prolongs the useful life of the property, it is a capital expenditure
c. 1.263(a)-2(a): "cost of acquisition, construction or erection of buildings, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and similar property having a useful life substantially beyond the taxable year."
i. this is sticky, b/c lawyer's fees, etc are going to be considered capital expenditures
d. Commissioner v. Idaho Power (431). IP is using trucks and bulldozers to build assets that will have useful lives of 40+ years. IP is depreciating the trucks and 'dozers over 5 years. The FG comes in and says that IP should be depreciating the trucks and 'dozers not over 5 years but, rather, over 40 years. If you're using the trucks to build an item with a 40 year useful life, you should depreciate the trucks over 40 years. Sct. Agrees with FG.
i. Ascher says this is right: why should we allow them to deduct quickly stuff that is recoverable slowly?
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I am just an ordinary Indonesian who always have passion in learning new things. Easy to adapt in new place, love to write, love to take photos, love to stare at stars at night, love history and historical places (old and ancient stuff), love to eat and now busy to learn Dutch (my husband is Dutch and I need to learn his language).
My grandma name me Prisca Aditya Putri. Prisca is short of Priscilia (I heard that the meaning of Priscilia is 'ancient'), while Aditya is Sanskrit (means Sun, which I don't really like to face the sunlight too much, but my fiance (back then) told me that I have Sunny characters 😍), and Putri is girl as you know. technically, the meaning of my name is truly me. A girl who has sunny characters that love something old, vintage even ancient stuff 😂😂. Being born in August, believe it or not, it makes me like a lion and really wanna pet a lion. Cute right? To pet the lion at home.
What is the purpose of this blog?
This blog is my online journal. I love to write and taking photos, so I decided to write down what I am thinking about and put my photos here. As I want my kids, grandkids, great grandkids know me better by reading this online journal of mine. This blog is a place to express what I feel and think. Sharing is caring. Who knows that my writings could inspire the readers. I do appreciate for your time to stop by here.
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Lemon-Mustard Baked Salmon
Lactose free, gluten free, FODMAP friendly
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
This salmon is savory and easy to prepare. It also uses ingredients I keep on hand.
- 3 single-serving salmon steaks or a ¾-lb filet
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp gluten-free stoneground mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice*
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- ½ tsp dried dill weed
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Warm butter, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, and dill in a small bowl by microwaving 5 seconds at a time, until the butter is mostly melted. Stir gently with a fork until it finishes melting.
- Place salmon steaks or filet in a shallow oiled baking dish, skin side down. Brush the top with glaze.
- Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes. Don't overcook—salmon is done when you can flake it easily with a fork.
This glaze is also fantastic on cedar-planked salmon. Or try it on lamb.
Cooking For One:
Now you have leftovers for tomorrow and the next day. Don't let cooked salmon hang around in the fridge too long.
*Lemon juice tip: Squeeze a fresh lemon, and pour the juice into an ice cube tray's compartments, filling each compartment half full. When frozen solid, pop out the cubes, transfer to a glass jar, and store in the freezer. Use an ice pick to break off the amount of fresh-frozen juice you need.


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The Complete Macrobiotic Diet
With the majority of Americans now attempting to eat healthierand an estimated million of them each year in the past decadeadopting vegetarian or semi-vegetarian diets, "The CompleteMacrobiotic Diet" is ready to enter the cultural mainstream.
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Silver Royal Coin - Gold Crest
Silver Royal Coin - Gold Crest
Two new magnificently designed variations of the Gibraltar Silver Royal, a legal tender coin with a face value of £15 containing one troy ounce of pure fine silver with a millesimal fineness of 999 (99.9%) are now available.
The Gibraltar Silver Royal is engraved on the obverse with a timeless effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, together with the image of the Rock of Gibraltar in the background and the inscription "Queen of Gibraltar". The reverse of the Gibraltar Silver Royal depicts the Coat of Arms of Gibraltar.
The Silver Royal 2014 - 24K Gold Plated
The Coat of Arms is 24 carat gold plated to emphasize the intricate details of the design.
The Coat of Arms on the GIBRALTAR SILVER ROYAL's reverse is enhanced in 24-carat gold that subtly highlights the complexities of the design. The British lion is completely in gold, while selective gilding of the unicorn accentuates its mane and, especially, its horn. Attention is called to the motto "Dieu et mon droit"—God and my right.
The gilding of the Gibraltar Coat of Arms is exceptionally effective. It embellishes the castle with its distinctive three towers and forms a ground against which the chain and key are clearly visible.
The coins are priced at £42.50 each and are sold inside a presentation case with original an certificate of authenticity.
Coins Specifications:
Face Value: £15
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999/1000
Diameter: 37mm
Weight: 1 Troy Ounce 31.1035g
Rim Shape: Plain Edge
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Have you tried Pokemon Go yet? I gave it a go, just to see what all the fuss is about. Okay, it's kind of fun, but I found it interferes with conversation too much when walking with friends, and when I'm on my own I'd rather think about my next story, so this one's not for me. I'll keep the app on my phone, though, in case my niece and nephew want to play.
I do like the idea of games utilising augmented reality, and it opens so many possibilities for cool stuff. I'm thinking of trying Star Walk (an app that lets you explore constellations) next, but right now it's still too light out to see any stars.


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Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 Versus Investigator Choice in Advanced Uveal Melanoma
Brief description of study
To evaluate the overall survival of HLA-A*0201 positive adult patients with previously untreated advanced UM receiving IMCgp100 compared to Investigator's Choice of dacarbazine, ipilimumab, or pembrolizumab.
Detailed Study Description
This Phase II study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IMCgp100 compared with Investigator's Choice (dacarbazine, ipilimumab or pembrolizumab) in HLA-A*0201 positive adult patients with advanced UM treated in the first line setting with no prior systemic or liver-directed chemo-, radio- or immune-therapy administered in the advanced setting (prior surgical resection of liver metastases and adjuvant systemic therapy are acceptable). Comparison of the IMCgp100 efficacy results in this Phase II study will be made with the concurrently randomized arm (Investigator's Choice) with a primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) and secondary efficacy endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), and disease control rate (DCR).
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i have been showing photos of my rex type begonia but today's shot is of my tuberous begonia. i put this plant outdoors in the summer time and indoors in the winter. it doesn't do a lot of anything until about this time of the year when it begins to come out of it's 'slump' and new growth emerges as well as sometimes flowering on older growth. this one is the more common type used as summer bedding plants. there are many different varieties and many different flower types and colors.
i didn't cut this plant back as far as i usually do this year and so on the branches that i left it has begun to throw some buds. i should actually cut them off and trim the plant back so that it will have a more compact and healthy look to it later in the year. it hurts a little to do this so i took a few pictures first.
however, today's shot is less about the flowers and more about the leaves. i was enjoying the way that the light was highlighting the leaf details as well as the curl of the larger leaf up in the right corner.
my weekly report card for the 15 minute challenge:
if you would like to see what others are doing with their 15 minutes or you're interested in joining in, you should visit Kate at Life in Pieces. she has been doing some fun give-aways during the month of february for those participating in the 15 minute challenge.
i have found it to be an excellent way to continue making my own sewing/creative time a priority.
what do you think? does the shirting background work?
i managed to get background hexies sewn all the way around one flower and almost around another. i've laid these particular units out with a plan to sew them together as you see here.
i could still turn back but i'm liking it.
i have a question in regards to the paper for all of those who have done this before me: at what stage does one begin to pull it out? i'm thinking i could pull out the paper behind the center pink flower (the yellow and the pink round) now but i'm not sure.
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- one whole day completely to myself
- other bloggers ~ you inspire me
- the realization that i have so many caring people in my life


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First things first, my favourite of the night. Anna Friel, wearing her bob in casual textured waves. This sort of style looks perfect against an evening gown. I love the deep side part, and one side tucked behind the ear. Gorgeous work from Jack Thirlway at Neville Hair & Beauty, showcasing great short hair styling!
Next up, Alex Jones and Michelle Keegan both went with a chunky braid, worn on the side. This is a fantastic look for ladies with longer hair, as it's intricate without looking too fussy. And as the night goes on, it only looks better with the style softening and pieces loosening out of the main braid.
Absolutely fantastic actress and all round lovely human being, Sheridan Smith took the red carpet opportunity to show off a new shorter and darker style. I thought her pixie crop really suited her, and the colour looked great on her skintone. I would have liked to have seen slightly lighter ends perhaps, to add some interest to the colour. Very lucky lady to have chopped and changed her style and colour only to suit it all!
Not sure on the inspiration behind Sophie Ellis Bextor's unusual choice of headgear, make up was gorgeous though. Reminds me of a surgeons head mirror...


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As soon as "Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Hals: Masterpieces of Dutch Painting From Mauritshuis" opened at the Frick Collection in October, lines began stretching around the corner to Fifth Avenue from the museum's entrance on 70th Street.
Art lovers from all over the world were angling to see the exhibition's 15 fabled paintings, especially its biggest stars: Vermeer's "Girl With a Pearl Earring" (1665), one of the most recognizable faces in art history, and Fabritius's "Goldfinch," a tiny 1654 canvas that is the protagonist of a best-selling novel of the same title.
Although the show ends Sunday, the Frick is trying to keep the appetite for the Dutch Golden Age alive. For the first time in decades, it is leaving its three Vermeers — "Officer and Laughing Girl," "Girl Interrupted at Her Music" and "Mistress and Maid" — hanging side by side in the West Gallery, as they have been during the run of the exhibition. The paintings will remain there for at least the next two months, maybe longer, Frick officials said. (Normally "Officer and Laughing Girl" and "Girl Interrupted at Her Music" can be found in the South Hall opposite the grand staircase, and "Mistress and Maid" on its own on the north wall of the West Gallery.)
"We weren't planning to do this, but the response to both the show and to our collection has been amazing," said Ian Wardropper, the Frick's director. Although the museum had braced for a blockbuster, it wasn't expecting the show to be the record breaker it turned out to be. As of Thursday morning, over 220,000 people had seen the exhibition, and the museum estimates that 235,000 will have come through its doors by the time the show ends on Sunday. That shatters the previous record of 126,000 visitors for "Renoir, Impressionism, and Full-Length Painting" during its three-month run two years ago.
Because Frick members can skip the long lines, membership has soared. Normally, officials there said, the Frick logs about three new members a day. (A typical membership costs $75 for an individual.) In the first six weeks of the show, the Frick was signing up around 100 new members a day, and over the last few weeks, that number has tripled. "We put a new system in place on the spot to process these members," Mr. Wardropper said, adding that he had been surprised to note how many younger people had joined the museum. Sales in the Frick's two shops — a small pop-up with merchandise pegged to the exhibition and the main boutique — have quadrupled.
There's even been a bit of rivalry between the two star paintings. When the show opened, "Girl With a Pearl Earring," which has pride of place hanging by itself in the Oval Room and introduces the exhibition, was the clear favorite. But recently, "The Goldfinch" has been hogging the spotlight. "Halfway through the exhibition, we noticed a shift," with visitors lingering longer over "The Goldfinch," Mr. Wardropper said. "That's when we started to see book clubs coming in."
That's also when sales of the $30 "Goldfinch" tote bag started outpacing ones emblazoned with images of "Girl." At last count, museum officials said had sold 842 "Goldfinch" tote bags, compared with 582 for "Girl."
" 'The Goldfinch' is such a powerful image," Mr. Wardropper said. "A lot of people might have just walked by it before."
It has long bothered Keith Christiansen, chairman of the European painting department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that the Met had no canvas by the Swiss Symbolist painter Ferdinand Hodler in its permanent collection. So for years, he has asked dealers to be on the lookout for a top example coming up for sale.
When Mr. Christiansen heard that one was being offered last month by Christie's in Zurich, he dispatched Sabine Rewald, a modern-art curator at the Met, to Switzerland to see the painting. As soon as she had, Ms. Rewald sent Mr. Christiansen an email: "Just spent 20 minutes with the dreaming shepherd. The picture hangs alone in the large marble foyer of Credit Suisse on Bahnhofstrasse 32. It is magnificent!"
That's all it took to convince Mr. Christiansen that the museum had to buy "Der Traum des Hirten" ("The Dream of the Shepherd"), an 1896 painting of a young man seated in a rocky landscape dreaming of eight nude women dancing in the sky. It was estimated to sell for $1.7 million to $2.25 million, but the Met ended up paying $3.25 million.
Monumental in scale at nearly 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, "The Dream of the Shepherd" was installed this week in a 19th-century paintings gallery, where it is flanked by a Gustav Klimt and a Maurice Denis. Until Christie's displayed it at the bank in Zurich, it had not been on public view since 1943, when it was lent for a show at the Kunsthalle in Basel by a Swiss family that had owned it since 1921.
"Hodler is not consistent," Mr. Christiansen said. "But when he's great, he's unforgettable, especially the way he handles his painting, the play of space, surface and depth. With this picture, we have the artist at the top of his form."
For the first time in nearly a century, the Metropolitan Opera is performing Alexander Borodin's "Prince Igor," with a new production opening on Feb. 6. The epic tale of a hero battling barbaric forces remains compelling enough that around 25 artists, from John Baldessari to David Adjaye, agreed to create artworks inspired by the character of the prince.
Together, they will make up "Imaginary Portraits," a show running from Jan. 31 through May 10 at Galerie Met, in the south lobby of the opera house. It will be the most ambitious exhibition presented there since the gallery opened eight years ago. "It seemed like the right time to explore the subject as seen through the eyes of artists today," said Dodie Kazanjian, director of Galerie Met.
Aside from the paintings, sculptures and drawings by artists of different generations, including Elizabeth Peyton, Peter Doig, Dana Schutz and Alex Katz, that will hang in the gallery, Mr. Adjaye has fashioned a seven-foot-tall timber throne as a teaser for the show. It will be regally installed on Jan. 30 at the top of the Met's grand staircase.


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Andy Parsons - Peak Bullsh*t
9 March 2017
Princess Pavilion, Falmouth. Time 8.00pm
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Yumiko Kayukawa's "Ichigo Miruku (Strawberry Milk)" is our June image. It is acrylic and ink on canvas (36x18) and is from 2006. The painting features Yumiko's heroine relaxing in a "strawberry milk" onsen. She is joined by a friendly-looking crocodile, who is also enjoying the onsen. Yumiko's signature sakura, ume, and kiku frame the foreground and background of the painting. It's a whimsical scene, which is perfect for June, as we transition from Spring to Summer. The strawberries are in season this month, and it's already beach weather, which means Summer is almost here! Just a few more weeks! But that's just a technicality, isn't it? I'm looking forward to it. Here's to a great June! more...
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