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Weekly joinable cooking class: Typical Tuscan Cooking Class
Duration: 5 hours
At MY TUSCAN KITCHEN COOKING SCHOOL
Cooking school in the rural Tuscany
Join our cookery classes available all the year through with weekly program! Groups of min 4 and max 14 people.
Typical Tuscan Cooking program – Classes every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 pm all year round with preparation of 4 courses and following dinner. Dinner served by 7 pm.
Special dates in 2020
On Feb 25th the focus is on Carnival recipes and you can dress up! – same price
On Oct 27th & Nov 10th the focus is on white truffle – different price, see in our catalogue activity coded A5
On Nov 3rd & 17th the focus is on new extra virgin olive oil – same price
On Dec 15th & 22nd the focus is on Christmas recipes – different price, see in our catalogue activity coded A7
The cooking school of the rural Tuscany in Terre di Pisa
My Tuscan Kitchen, the first cooking school in the rural Tuscany in the area of Terre di Pisa, near Volterra, San Gimignano and Pisa.
The cooking venue is at an authentic farmhouse a few minutes from the village of Peccioli, a location where you can enjoy wonderful surrounding views from a charming hilltop. Adults and children, foodies and fans of Tuscany in general are welcome to participate. Our local chef teaches you how to prepare some of the most traditional recipes of Tuscany and Italy, using just fresh and genuine ingredients.
Our assistant tells you a lot of anectodes and facts about the country life style of Tuscany along with interesting information on its history and traditions. At the end of this amazing hands-on and educational experience, everyone sit at the table, toast with some good local wine and enjoy the dishes prepared and the company of the whole group.
Weekly shared cooking class: TYPICAL TUSCAN COOKING CLASS
Available every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 pm all year through – In this program you prepare a full dinner with antipasto, primo, secondo and dessert for about 3 hours before you sit at a table with all other participants and enjoy dinner with all prepared foods. Excellent local wines will be served as well.
Special dates in 2020
On Feb 25th the focus is on Carnival recipes and you can dress up! – same price
On Oct 27th & Nov 10th the focus is on white truffle – different price, see in our catalogue activity coded A5
On Nov 3rd & 17th the focus is on new extra virgin olive oil – same price
On Dec 15th & 22nd the focus is on Christmas recipes – different price, see in our catalogue activity coded A7
This is not only cooking but an authentic Tuscan experience.
Let's mEat!
What you taste
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this class. Please, note that the specialties of the menu prepared at the class may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the class.
In our cooking class we like telling you a lot about Tuscan farms and farmers' cooking traditions, introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides as a language assistants and coordinator with you during the whole class. Please, see below all the guides and language assistants who can be with you.
During this experience you will also meet one of our Tuscan cooks who give you the cooking class. Please, see below which cooks you are likely to encounter.
The rates for these activities vary according to the age of the participants.
Check rates in the table below.
Weekly joinable cooking class:
|Age of participant
|Rate per participant
|€ 80
|Teenagers (12 – 17 yrs)
|€ 55
|Children (4 – 11 yrs)
|€ 35
|Min 4 participants – Max 14 participants
Rates include
- A professional chef & granny
- An English speaking assistant
- A second assistant for classes with more than 8 participants
- Full cooking class
- All food & wine
- Printed material
- Personal aprons as souvenirs
- Served full dinner
- Tax
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box "Transportation options".
Here the message of Darlene, who loved our cooking venue in November 2017
Good morning!
We had a wonderful visit at Rita's farmhouse last Tuesday Nov 21, 2017. Rita said you could send us the recipes for our meal. It included:
Bruschette tricolore al pomodoro e basilica; stracchino; rucola e parmigiano,
Pasta Martelli con sugo alla boscaiola in bianco
Spezzatino di manzo in umido con le patate
Tiramisu all'arancia
Thank you so much for sending the recipes and for a perfect evening with Daniella and Rita.
warmest regards
Here the words of Lori, who attended our Wednesday evening weekly cooking class with Ester:
We took a cooking class Wed. Aug 30 with Signora Ester and would like the recipes sent to us please. The evening was wonderful, Ester was a good teacher and Rita's farm was beautiful thank you, Lori
This is a message of thankfulness of Anita, who took her kids to our cooking school in August 2017:
Hi Ariana,
Thank you for a wonderful day at your Tuscan cooking school. We all had a great time and the children said it was the best day of the week we spent in Europe!
Unfortunately I lost my bag with all my papers including the recipes. Could you be so kind as to send me the pasta and torta recipes please? I would greatly appreciate this favor.
All my best, Anita
This is an email we received from Carmel and Garry, who experienced our Tuscan cooking class at our My Tuscan Kitchen cooking school.
Hi Arianna/Consuelo/Veronica/Massimo,
Carmel and I just wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our Tuscan cooking class hosted by Massimo with assistance from Veronica and Larena.
We had the best time and learnt so much and the overall concept is terrific. The time went so quickly and before we knew it, it was 10pm.
We wish you every success with the niche tourism concepts you present and we will certainly recommend the experience we had to all our friends should they be coming to Italy. Who knows we may be back some time in the future and we can book again for another package you offer.
A special thanks to Massimo who was brilliant in explaining the cooking techniques and being a 'guru' at all things Italian!!
Carmel and Garry
This is an email we received on from Anne-Marie who took her family to our cooking school My Tuscan Kitchen
Hi Arianna,
Thank you for such a wonderful weekend. You were a great hostess along with the lovely Ester and everyone had a great time, as you could tell from the smiles and laughter all around.
The farmhouse was a perfect retreat, it was nice to meet the owners, their daughter and grandchildren. The babysitter was a gem too, I really appreciate the extra effort she made to entertain the kids.
I attach a couple of photos for you.
Now, I just have to decide what to cook first!
Until next time.
This is a message we received from Jill who enjoyed our weekly cooking class held by Veronica
Hi Veronica!
Thank you so much for sending us the recipes! We have made the pork, pasta, and the sauce. We talk about our cooking class every day, how yummy the food was and how much fun we had cooking with you! We took my daughter to her university 2 weeks ago and she is really enjoying it so far!
We can't wait to get back to Italy and spend more time there!
Jill B. and Family
Here is a message of appreciation from Raya, who took part to our weekly cooking class at My Tuscan Kitchen
Hello Arianna Good morning From Tel -Aviv!
thank you very much for the Toscan cooking class on the 7/11 in Agriturismo of MyTuscanKitchen. Mrs. Ester was very good teacher and the translator( sory i forgot his name) was very good as well. I hope to come again for 2 step of cooking class in Toscany.
Thanks again
This is a message Arlene sent us after a group cooking class and a private wine tour with Lucca
Dear Luca
I have now just gotten the time to thank you so very much for your very professional and cordial assistance. You were truly a bright spot in our vacation and we enjoyed the cooking class and the wine tour. We have already told our friends about Arianna & Friends and your expert service in the Tuscany area. Please keep our e-mail and if you ever have the chance to come to the states, please e-mail us and we will be sure to show you our lovely city of Philadelphia and our home in the country and at the beach. Please tell Arianna that you are what we Americans say "a keeper" and her business will flourish with an employee like you.
Thank you again with all the help you gave us and all the courtesy you showed.
PS. If possible, you said you could e-mail us the recipes from our cooking class!!!
Here the message of Lynn, who took part to our weekly small group cookery lesson on our farm:
Last week myself and 2 friends took a cooking class near Peccoli that was arranged by your company. It was WONDERFUL! Ester and Luca were great. Luca said he would send recipes to my email but I have not gotten them yet. Could you please send the recipes for the fabulous meal that we made? I am anxious to get cooking now that I am home.
Thank You,
This is a message from Angela from Zimbabwe, who joined one of our small group cookery lessons in Tuscany:
Buongiorno! We are now back in Zimbabwe. What a wonderful time we had in Italy!!
Please could you send us the recipes from the cooking day. We are so keen to prcatice what we learnt!
Thank you again for such a wonderful day. We will remember it for ever!
This is an email we received from Gianna, who spent a week in Tuscany with her beautiful family:
Dear Arianna, Massimo, and friends!
You were a great help in making our trip a success! We really appreciated the last minute accommodation arrangements. And the whole group had a great time with the olive oil and dairy tour and then the market tour and cooking class. We learned a lot about tuscan food and wine, had great fun, and ate wonderful, local food. Rafael already made the mushroom bruschetta are we are looking forward to trying to replicate the carciofi risotto and veal in chianti.
Mille Grazie e Ciao,
Here a note from Jeremy, who visited Tuscany on the occasion of the concert of Andrea Bocelli at Teatro del Silenzio and in between met Massimo during one of our small group cooking classes:
Dear Arianna & Friends,
Just a short note to thank you and your team for the wonderful time we had in Tuscany – your organisation was perfect and we enjoyed every moment. The accommodation was excellent and both the rehearsal and the concert exceeded our expectations. We also enjoyed the cooking experience and the photograph below shows that Massimo did also! His passion for food and extra virgin olive oil was very evident!
Once again many thanks – we will have no hesitation in recommending you to our friends and colleagues.
This is an email we received on from Raya, who enjoyed one of our small group cooking classes at My Tuscan Kitchen's cooking school:
Hello Arianna Good morning From Tel -Aviv!
thank you very much for the Toscan cooking class on the 7/11/13 in Agriturismo La Ca ' Solare. Mrs. Ester was very good teacher and the translator( sory i forgot his name) was very good as well. I hope to come again for 2 step of cooking class in Toscany.
Thanks again
This cooking class takes place on a farm near the village of Peccioli, in central Tuscany, among Pisa, San Gimignano and Volterra.
Unless differently specified, the meeting point with the language assistant directly at the premises of the cooking school. Detailed information and road instructions will be provided at the booking stage.
Our programs take 5.5 hours: 3 hours for cooking and the rest for dinner and relaxation. Time for transportation not included.
The program "Typical Tuscan Dinner" is available is available every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 pm all year round with preparation of 4 courses and following dinner. Dinner served by 7 pm.
On Feb 25th the focus is on Carnival recipes and you can dress up! – same price.
On Oct 27th & Nov 10th the focus is on white truffle – different price. See our catalogue at code A5.
On Nov 3rd & 17th the focus is on new extra virgin olive oil – same price.
On Dec 15th & 22nd the focus is on Christmas recipes – different price. See our catalogue at code A7.
This class is available in English with no surcharge. German, French, Spanish, Russian or Italian are also possible upon booking with no surcharge.
Ideal for children
No particular clothing required.
The foods served during this cooking class might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
+39 0587 672088 +39 0587 672174
Monday through Friday 9am-6pm


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The explanation is one of Purim's core characteristics: hidden provenance. The name of the scroll, Esther, means to hide and everyone puts on a crazy costume to hide themselves too. It's the festival of the hiding, and that's why Hashem's name isn't mentioned in Megillat Ester.
However when writing the actual Megilla, many scribes felt the need to highlight parts where the Megilla was referring to Hashem. In fact, that's the reason why the so-called Hamelech Megillot - which are arranged to have the word Hamelech at the beggining of every column - are so popular and command higher prices in the Stam marketplace. The word Hamelech is written numerous times in the Megilla starting every column with this word would be like the common Jewish practice of writing BSD (besiata dishmaya - with God's help) at the top of a note or page, since Hamelech can also be understood as a reference to God.
(Similarly, I've once heard that this is why every Talmud page has always four long lines of Rashi and Tosfot at the very top. It is presumably a hint to the four-letter name of God, Yud-Kei-Vav-Key. )
Be it as it may, scribes don't only use the Hamelech layout to highlight Hashem in the Megilla. Below is a 200 year old Megilla where the scribe wrote the four-letter of Hashem in big font (it is actually reversed).
In this other Megilla (hat tip to Melech), the Sofer did something similar but instead of writing big letters he made three dots on top of the corresponding letters:
I think this was a better strategy because there's a Mesorah that dictates which letters should be big (and small) throughout Tanach. It's not optimal to start inventing your own (that's the reason behind the 11-lined Megilla of the Gaon - see here for full post on that), but again, the concept is the same.
Many people attribute this practice of highlighting the Shem in the Megilla to the Hacham Tzvi, who was perhaps the most respected Ashkenazi (don't be fooled by the name) Rabbi of the 17th century Europe. I looked extensively for this source and was pointed to the Siddur of the Yaavetz , which you can read below. The Yaavetz says in the name of the Ari that we should be Mechaven (meditate) in the special Rashei and Sofei Tevot in the Megilla which are references to the name of God. Most likely, scribes decided to enlarge (or dot) these hidden names of God to make it easier for us when reading from the Klaf and thus be Mekaven.
Be it as it may, the Hamelech layout, large letters and dots are all well-established Minhagim that enhance and make our Megillot look even nicer.
Happy Purim and drink very responsibly

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Best Farmers Markets – Local Farmers Markets – Delish.com.
The list includes DuPont's weekend market. Do you think it's the best in DC? Our favorite is actually the Thursday Penn Quarter market. It's weekday schedule makes it a challenge for many to attend, but that's also one of its charms – less crowds!


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CHINA'S ambitions haven't slowed with its economy as it gears up for another massive engineering feat.
It wants to build the world's longest underwater tunnel at 122 kilometres, more than double the current record holder.
The tunnel will run under Bohai Bay between the northern city of Dalian and Yantai on the east coast, according to a report in The Telegraph.
The mantle of longest underwater tunnel in the world is currently held by neighbour and rival Japan with the Seikan Tunnel, which clocks in at 53.9 kilometres. But it won't hold the title for long as Switzerland is planning to open the Gotthard Base Tunnel next year. At 57.1 kilometres, it will just pip the Japanese.
But China's gargantuan project will more than double any existing tunnel. And it's going to be worth it, estimated to shave 1,287 kilometres off the current journey between the two cities it will connect. It will also form a link in a high speed rail line from China's north to the south.
It's hardly the first time China has embarked on such a mammoth project. Starting with 21,000 kilometre Great Wall, the world power has also built the world's largest high speed rail network, longest bridges and towering skyscrapers.
But building the tunnel won't be without its challenges. The area around Bohai Bay is prone to earthquakes and the tunnel will run across two fault lines. Engineers are looking to the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France as an example.
Work is expected to start in 2015 or 2016.


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EU unveils plans to help migrant workers
The European Commission has unveiled plans to improve the rights of workers who move to take up employment in another state within the EU.
The commission said there was no evidence migrant workers took jobs from nationals of the country they moved to.
It said high jobless levels in some states made it important to help anyone wishing to migrate for work.
The UK said it would "forcefully resist any attempt from Europe to load additional burdens" on Britain.
'Key principle'
The European Commission said member states should provide better information and assistance to migrant workers and to employers, so that they were better informed about their rights.
Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner Laszlo Andor said: "The free movement of workers is a key principle of the EU's single market.
"With much higher levels of unemployment in some member states than others at the moment, it is all the more important to make it easier for those who want to work in another EU country to be able to do so."
A commission statement added that migrant work "benefits host countries because it allows companies to fill vacancies that would otherwise not be filled - there is no evidence that migrant workers take jobs away from host country workers".
The proposals, if taken up by MEPs and ministers, would require member states to provide dedicated contact places for migrant workers and make it easier to bring cases of discrimination.
The UK this week stressed its commitment to freedom of movement within the EU for people who wanted to work.
But BBC Europe correspondent Chris Morris says the UK has also called for much tougher action against those who abuse the system, arguing that rules that allow recent arrivals who have never been employed or paid taxes to claim the same social security benefits as a member state's own citizens were an affront to common sense and should be reviewed urgently.
A Home Office spokesman said of the latest proposals: "We will forcefully resist any attempt from Europe to load additional burdens on to countries like Britain.
"We are already taking tough action to stamp out the abuse of free movement, to protect our benefits system and public services: we will not allow this country to be a soft touch."
Only about 3% of the EU workforce is employed in another member state, figures from 2012 show.


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As I do my daily chores 0n social media, I check what's trending on Twitter. One trend that's been appearing daily and stays trending throughout the day is "Halloween". Sometimes a second trend will appear. That being #Halloween.
If I managed a brand that made a significant portion of their annual revenue surrounding the activities of All Hallows Eve, you'd bet your bottom dollar I'd be all over those Twitter trends creating content that people would want to consume and share.
(sort of like this )…yeah I just dropped in an emoticon…it's Halloween!
I love Halloween. Who doesn't? So what can we expect to see knocking on our doors this year?
Well, if I was a brand that was a purveyor of Halloween gear, I'd make sure that I posted content with lots of fun facts and pictures to take advantage of the Halloween Buzz. So I'll pretend that I am and do just that.
My sources tell me that we can expect to see plenty of Minions, Minnies, Wonder Womans, and "The Great Gatsby" flappers this Halloween when kids come knocking. My sources being Google and Bing…via Experian.
Experian says that the Minion Halloween costume, the character from the movie "Despicable Me," is going to be the top rated costume this year.
Aside from Minion, Experian Marketing Services data ranked the Top 10 costume searches overall as Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Minnie Mouse, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Batman, Minecraft, Queen of Hearts, and Pirate.
Google analyzed trending searches on Google Shopping, and also found that Minion pulled in the most searches. Breaking Bad costumes came in at No. 2, with nearly three times more searches this year compared with last.
Anything related to the Fox from Ylvis's "What Does the Fox Say" YouTube video, per Google, ranked No. 3. By September it had generated more than 123 million views. (I don't get it…but OMG 123,000,000 views since September 13th ????)
Searches for Duck Dynasty costume are 3x higher this year on Google compared with last, trending highest in the state of Texas.
What's also interesting is the volume of search activity on mobile. Well…actually when you think about it, it's not all that surprising. Mobile is where life is taking place now. (you can tweet that if you'd like)
Google searches for costumes on mobile devices grew 67% compared with last year. Interesting that an online costume retailer we spoke to reported that they have seen mobile Web site traffic rise during commute hours and on the weekend, although most shoppers use a laptop or a desktop computer to complete their purchase.
So if I were selling Halloween costumes and wanted to take advantage of the buzz and hot trend on Twitter, I'd make sure that all of my costume pages were accessible to shoppers across all screens.
I'd also make sure that all of my Halloween costumes could be found on mobile product listing ads (PLAs) on Google Shopping this year, in addition to the desktop version.
I'd also make absolutely sure that I had mobile-optimized pages to make navigating much easier for mobile shoppers. And by easier I don't mean asking for data on every page view.
But what do I know. I'm just a blogger and I don't manage the social media for a large Halloween costume retailer. (but I am just a phone call away!)


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Celtic Crystal Magick: Stones for Healing
iUniverse, May 1, 2002 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 112 pages
Celtic Crystal Magick: Volume One Stones for Healing introduces the reader to the World of Magick Crystals and Gemstones and reveals the Crystal Knowledge of the Druids includes healing, balancing and cleansing. Describes over 30 varieties of Crystals and Gemstones with their physical and psychic descriptions. There are chapters on Crystals, Atlantis and Magickal uses.
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A new article on FT.com bears the title: Bloomberg Law's discounts pose threat. That's some language from a press release if I've ever heard it. Unfortunately, at this point, I don't think that Bloomberg Law poses any kind of threat.
In the article former Lexis executive Lou Andreozzi states that he expects "many law firms and corporate lawyers to prefer its flat monthly fee of $450 per attorney to the more expensive and unpredictable sums they pay depending on how often they use rival systems." I can't believe that any firm would pay $450 per attorney per month to use Bloomberg Law. With no proprietary secondary sources and a brand-new homegrown new citation service, this cost seems extremely high. In fact, it sounds a lot like lower cost options Fastcase or Casemaker or even free service Google Scholar.
Although he says that there will be some discounting available, it won't be much different from their regular pricing. Discounting? That sounds a lot like Lexis and Westlaw pricing: retail with some kind of discount.
He next states that Lexis and Westlaw are "duplicative services" and he expects Bloomberg Law to replace only one of them at a firm. But why would you need to replace a service that is duplicative? Why would you not just go with either Lexis or Westlaw? What reason would I have to add Bloomberg Law, especially at $450 per attorney?
While I applaud the flat-rate pricing of Bloomberg Law their initial price is so high it isn't realistic for most firms. If the price is negotiable or "discounts" are available, then we are back to the Lexis and Westlaw model. Instead of discounts, why not just lower the per attorney rate by half or more…then it might be a threat.


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Life at Hampi
Curiosity might kill a cat but has always been helpful to me. I photographed these people from Hampi, because I was curious. I was curious to know what their life is like, what do they feel or what are they thinking right now at this very moment. I want to feel life and emotions through different faces; and some of them made an imprint in my mind already.
I approached them with a smile and they offered me their warmth and love. As we got to socialize with locals, they were much more eager to know about my small world. My camera was the medium of communication to bridge the gap of language and culture between us and it brought us within a common comfort zone. I didn't find them camera shy and all of them loved getting photographed. As I passed by their colourful houses, I could hear these words from all directions – "Hello madam! Photo!' followed by ear to ear smiles of kids. Here are some pictures taken as I socialize with them-
The simplicity of their lives and complexity of Hampi's architecture have managed to make a million numbers of frames in my mind. Farmers ploughing gold in their fields, birds flying to kiss the sky; coracle riding to cross the river or water sprinkled by baby elephant as it got ready for its evening rituals of worship; such an ambience makes Hampi a visual treat. And the ruins of Hampi are a testimony to its prosperity and culture. I wish for another trip to revive those beautiful memories.
You may also read about rock climbing at Hampi


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Mileydale Lodge - luxury self catering accomodation in the heart of the Lake District
Nestled in the heart of the Langdale Valley, Mileydale Lodge offers unique and luxurious holiday accommodation for up to 4 people. Enjoying an enviable location close to the picturesque towns of Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston plus just a short drive from the shores of Lake Windermere, Mileydale Lodge is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The lodge is a modern holiday rental property offering 2 bedrooms (double with en-suite and a twin), fully equipped kitchen, open plan lounge and dining area, parking, patio, free WiFi internet access and HD TV.
So, whether it is a walking holiday, a relaxing short break with friends or a romantic break with a loved one, Mileydale Lodge has everything you could dream of in a Lake District luxury lodge. The lodge itself offers self catering accomodation of the highest standard and is located at the foot of Loughrigg Fell surrounded by magnificent views of fields, fells, woodland and wildlife. Take a minute to imagine waking up to nothing but the sound of bird song and enjoying a delicious breakfast on the terrace whilst savouring the breathtaking views of Black Fell, Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam.
This luxury holiday let comes with membership of the Langdale Estate allowing you and your family to indulge in the extensive leisure and spa facilities and to take advantage of it's wonderful choice of restaurants and bars all at discounted prices.
"What an amazing welcome and a real 5 star relaxing break"


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Imam Hossein Hotel Hospital
Hospital Name: Imam Hossein Hotel Hospital
Location: Mashhad, Iran
Hospital beds:187
Phone:0098 51 32 78 70 01
Facilities: Restaurant, Cafe, Drug Store, Kindergarten, Accommodation
Units: Internal, General Surgery, Women's Surgery Neurosurgery, Dialysis, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Obstetrics & GYN, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiotherapy, Neurology, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases, Neonates, Dialysis, ICU, CCU, Angiography, Vascular Surgery, maternity wards as well as Para Clinical Wards
Imam Hossein hospital hotel
Imam Hossein hospital is among the oldest hospitals in Iran consists of different wards. The hospital includes more than 100 faculty members as well as prominent physicians and prominent specialists who are ready to provide medical and therapeutic services to all patients in four divided clinics such as central clinic, psychiatric clinic, oncology clinic, eye care clinic
Advantages of Imam Hossein hospital:
-Holds the ISO 9001 certificate of quality management and also a high degree evaluation of all insurance contracts.
-Received a baby friendly award and also acquired the First place in the adaptation with the HIS Web in the country since 2002.
– Equipped with bed management system for more comfortable accommodation of the patients.
-Equipped with Electronic system of informing patients on cellphones using Bluetooth
-supplying all the medical and consuming equipment of patients.
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Watch Lana Del Rey Perform Another New Song, "Without You"
UPDATE: A publicist confirms that the title of the song is "Without You".
Lana Del Rey continues to debut new songs on her current European tour. Last night on her Facebook page, she posted video of her performance of
"China Doll" "Without You" from her Manchester, England tour opener on Friday. Watch it below.
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The Powramid Air Power Center and USB Charging Station features 6 adapter-spaced outlets. Its round, flat design is perfect for placement on a desk or conference room table, providing easy access to multiple power outlets. The two USB charging ports feature smart chips to provide a combined 2.4A of fast charging for USB powered devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and portable music players.


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Rush Announces R40 Live Tour Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary :
The band Rush has just made a huge announcement in releasing their latest tour which celebrates their 40th anniversary as one of rock's greatest bands ever. Known as the R40 Live Tour, Rush will be on tour with concerts and shows through out North America as part of their 2015 tour schedule. Band members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart surely have something to celebrate as they have pleased fans with incredible music and songs for 40 years now. Rush will be performing almost 40 shows as part of their R40 Live Tour and fans are hoping that even more show dates are added. So far, states included as part of their itinerary are Oklahoma, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Nevada and more, including multiple stops up in Canada. The Rush fans I know are ecstatic and can't wait to get a hold of their concert tickets. Below you can find the latest Rush tour dates, links to get tickets and some cool Rush music videos and pictures. Don't miss your chance to see Rush live in concert!
RUSH Tour Dates and Concert Tickets
2015 – 2016 Rush Tour Schedule
- 5/8 at BOK Center in Tulsa, OK
- 5/10 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE
- 5/12 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN
- 5/14 at Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, MO
- 5/16 at Austin360 Amphitheater in Austin, TX
- 5/18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
- 5/20 at Toyota Center in Houston, TX
- 5/22 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
- 5/24 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL
- 5/26 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, GA
- 5/28 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC
- 5/30 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
- 6/8 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 6/10 at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY
- 6/12 at United Center in Chicago, IL
- 6/14 at Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI
- 6/17 + 6/19 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- 6/21 at Centre Bell in Montreal, Canada
- 6/23 at TD Garden in Boston, MA
- 6/25 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
- 6/27 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
- 6/29 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
- 7/9 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO
- 7/11 at Pepsi Center in Denver, CO
- 7/13 at Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, UT
- 7/15 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada
- 7/17 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada
- 7/19 at Key Arena in Seattle, WA
- 7/21 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, OR
- 7/23 at SAP Center in San Jose, CA
- 7/25 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV
- 7/27 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ
- 7/30 at Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, CA
- 8/1 at The Forum in Inglewood, CA
Keep checking back for added shows of the R40 Live Tour for new Rush Tour Dates as they are released.
MUSIC VIDEO – RUSH – Clockwork Angels Tour (Full Concert)
Set List:
- Pre-Concert Sound Test Songs
- Subdivisions
- The Big Money
- Force Ten
- Grand Designs
- The Body Electric
- Territories
- The Analog Kid
- Bravado
- Where's My Thing? – (with short drum solo A)
- Far Cry
- Caravan
- Clockwork Angels
- The Anarchist
- Carnies
- The Wreckers
- Headlong Flight – (with short drum solo B)
- Halo Effect – (with guitar solo intro)
- Seven Cities of Gold
- Wish Them Well
- The Garden
- Dreamline
- Drum Solo – (The Percussor)
- Red Sector A
- The Spirit of Radio – (without strings)
- Encore: Tom Sawyer
- 2112 Part I: Overture
- 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
- 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
MUSIC VIDEO – RUSH – Grace Under Pressure Live
Set List:
- Intro
- The Spirit Of Radio
- The Enemy Within
- The Weapon
- Witch Hunt
- New World Man
- Distant Early Warning
- Red Sector A
- Closer To The Heart
- The Temples Of Syrinx
- Tom Sawyer
- Vital Signs
- Finding My Way
- In The Mood
We hope that all you RUSH fans enjoy their 40th Anniversary R40 Live Tour and seeing them live in concert!
Written by Craig Scott


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Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge
- Associate Professor of Art, Lens Based Media
- Associate Chair, Department of Art and Art History
MFA-Electronic Integrated Art , School of Art & Design, Alfred University, 2011
Sage Art Center
(585) 273-5567
Courses Offered (subject to change)
- Introduction to Photography
- Advanced Photography: Books & Boxes
- Expanded Photography: Lens based Media in Space
- Dance on Camera / Camera on Dance
- Senior Studio & Seminar I
- Senior Studio & Seminar II
Selected Exhibitions
- Les attentes,CAMAC, Marnay-sur-seine, France, 2017
- Entrances, Gleason Library Gallery, University of Rochester, 2016–2017
- LAND FORM,Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY, 2016
- Les attentes—The Waiting, 3331 Arts Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, 2016
- Compartmented, (Co-curated with Missy Pfohl Smith) Site-specific installations and performances, Rochester, NY, 2015
- Tactiques de Camouflage,Le Magasin General, Semi-permanent public installation, Sainte-Madeleine, Canada, 2015
- Amid/In WNY Part 3,Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Buffalo, NY, 2015
- New Perpectives | New Technologies,Ernestine M. Raclin Art Gallery, South Bend, IN, 2015
- Letter to the World III, Site-specific video installation and performance, World Stage Design, Cardiff, UK, 2013
- Les murmures des murs coulent dans les craques du plancher et les plafonds tombent, Espace F Artist-run Center, Matane, Canada, 2012
- The City is Asleep and Dreaming, Site-specific happenings and installations, various locations, Rochester, NY, 2012
- Traveling East, Werkstadt Graz Gallery, Graz, Austria, 2012
- Green Room, Semi-permanent public installation, Quai des Arts, Carleton-sur-mer, Canada, 2011
- In the Aquariums, Behind the Doors, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery and site-specific installations, Alfred, NY, 2011
- Dongxi-things, Kunstverein Baden Gallery, Vienna, Austria, 2010
- Wet Markets, Catalyst artists Run Center / Chinese Welfare Association, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, 2009
- Voisinages, Vaste et Vague artists Run Center, Carleton-sur-mer, Canada, 2008
- Humanities Center Fellowship, University of Rochester, NY, 2017
- Project Grant to Visual Artists, Canada Council for the Arts, 2017
- Santa Fe CENTER Juried Review (Invited as an artist/photographer), Santa Fe, NM, 2016
- Research and Mobility Travel Grant, University of Rochester, 2016
- Artist residency, 3331 Arts Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, 2016
- Artist residency, La cité internationale des arts, Paris, France, 2016
- Artist residency, Lastation, Gagliano del Capo, Italy, 2016
- Artist residency, Magasin General: Studio international en creation multidisciplinaire, Sainte-Madeleine, Canada, 2015
- Travel Grant Canada Council for the Arts, 2015
- Project Grant to Visual Artists Canada Council for the Arts, 2015
- Artist residency, Project Space, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY, 2014
- Artist residency, Signal Culture, Owego, NY, 2014
- Artist residency, Digital Arts Studios, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, 2008
- Artist residency, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China, 2008
Current Projects
- Wall + Paper: a book and multi-media exhibition project involving written correspondence and collaboration with
- Les attentes: a multimedia project examining the architecture and our relationship to waiting rooms.
- Letter to the World (I–V): a collection of site-specific video installation, live performance and printed pieces, produced in collaboration with American choreographer Chase D. Angier and Czech scenographer Marketa Fantovà.
- Quiet Catastrophes: site-specific trompe l'oeil videos and photographic prints series.
- The City is Asleep and Dreaming & Compartmented: series of urban site-specific happenings and pop up exhibitions in downtown Rochester.


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Secret of the Universe Revealed?September 10, 2008
As previously noted, I often listen to Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN radio. They don't always stick to sports, either. This morning they were discussing the new particle collider, whether it really needs a 17-mile underground ring, and whether it would help us understand the universe. Excellent questions.
Mike Golic, the true jock on the ESPN team, remarked that the topic made him think back to his freshman year at Notre Dame. A philosophy professor strolled into the classroom on the first day, held up his cup of coffee, and told the students that through a study of this styrofoam cup, they would learn whether there is life after death. Mike Greenberg then asked his radio partner whether they ever did, and Golic said he didn't remember. He did, however, recall that the course material involved some Kierkegaard.
What do we learn from this story? 1) A particle collider cannot tell you everything. 2) Neither can a philosophy professor, but good try. 3) All kinds of people can be intrigued by the humanities. 4) And not always on NPR.
I know this is true because I've met a variety of folks interested in one aspect of the humanities or another. Also, I once taught at Purdue, and I had a few of Golic's brothers-in-arms (defensive linemen) in my classes. We had some enjoyable discussions about literature, especially when the novels involved college mores and co-ed dorms.
Ironically, G&G then went on to talk about Lou Piniella and the Chicago Cubs' losing streak, which again brought up the topic of life after death, at least in my mind.


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As usual, it is available on http://edelivery.oracle.com
The Peopletools are now in 3 CDs (instead of 7 for PT8.49 !) :
V17557-01 => 1.2Gb
V17558-01 => 1.9Gb
V17559-01 => 308Mb
I'm still wondering why not doing on DVD format, or why doing a third CD so small ?
Tuxedo is coming with version 10gR3, reference and size are depending of your plateform, but here for Linux (only 64bits is available) :
V15055-01 => 71Mb
Finally, Weblogic , coming in version 11gR1 (it is rather confusing, actually the version is 10.3.1), reference and size are depending of your plateform, but here for Linux :
V16997-01 => 587Mb
The documentation is also available on usual website, http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/psftent.html and especially the installation guide, depending of the database type you are installing Peopletools onto :
Note, the licence code are provided in a pdf document format.
I'm still wondering why the need of this licence code, why not just ask for the database type ?
I suggested it on http://mix.oracle.com, feel free to add your voice :
Time to have a first look into it.
I'll write tutorial in a few weeks time, maybe once Peoplesoft 9.1 will come out (there will come based on Peopletools 8.50).
Ok, now the installation. I'm doing this installation on my lab, OEL5.3 64-bits and Oracle database 11gR2 64-bits (I know it is not yet certified, but on the way).
1. Tuxedo :
By running the installer, we are feeling the Oracle touch, you are prompted to create an Oracle home directory to install Tuxedo :
Well, nothing much to say, standard install, and finally checking :===============================================================================
Choose Oracle Home
1- Create new Oracle Home
Enter a number: 1
Specify a new Oracle Home directory: /apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3
2. Weblogic :[tuxedo@orion2:/nfs/software/PeopleSoftCD/BEA/Tuxedo/Oracle_Tuxedo_10gR3_Linux_64]$ cd /apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3
[tuxedo@orion2:/apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3]$ export TUXDIR=/apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3
[tuxedo@orion2:/apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3]$ . $TUXDIR/tux.env
[tuxedo@orion2:/apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3]$ $TUXDIR/bin/tmadmin -v
INFO: Oracle Tuxedo, Version 10.3.0.0, 64-bit, Patch Level (none)
Again, the installer has been greatly modified to make it "more Oracle" like.
I find it rather confusing, "No" I don't want to receive security update and "Yes", I want to keep "uninformed"...
<-- Oracle Installer - WebLogic 10.3.1.0 ------->
Choose Middleware Home Directory:
"Middleware Home" = [Enter new value or use default "/home/weblogic/Oracle/Middleware"]
Enter new Middleware Home OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
Here you're also promted to keep update with the lastest version of Oracle :
<----- Oracle Installer - WebLogic 10.3.1.0 ----------->
Register for Security Updates:
Provide your email address to be informed of security issues,
install the product, and initiate configuration manager.
2|My Oracle Support Password:[]
3|Receive Security Update:[Yes]
Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]> 3
<----- Oracle Installer - WebLogic 10.3.1.0 ----------->
Register for Security Updates:
Provide your email address to be informed of security issues,
install the product, and initiate configuration manager.
"Receive Security Update:" = [Enter new value or use default "Yes"]
Enter [Yes][No]? No
<----- Oracle Installer - WebLogic 10.3.1.0 ----------->
Register for Security Updates:
Provide your email address to be informed of security issues,
install the product, and initiate configuration manager.
"Receive Security Update:" = [Enter new value or use default "Yes"]
** Do you wish to bypass initiation of the configuration manager and
** remain uninformed of critical security issues in your configuration?
Enter [Yes][No]? Yes
The documentation about Weblogic installation strongly recommand to get the latest patch of the JDK/JRockit.
Why not having it by default ?
3. Peopletools on Linux (64bits) - console :
Only three CDs have to be unzipped (disk1, disk2 and disk3 folders in one directory).
Here changes are doing life simpler, firstly the command line is simply "setup.sh" and the licence code is only one field to fill up.
But again, you're prompt to keep (un)informed of security update... maybe it is me, but here we're talking about a server installation, not a workstation...
And, a good one, we are not prompt for the next CD anymore like it was in the previous release.
4. Peopletools on Windows (client) - GUI :
The main difference with a console mode, the licence code are still divided in 6 fields...
This is a Java, and you could have to allow the program to be executed onto Windows :
5. Database :
I did not create database from scratch, need more time and disk space, but I reused a FSCM9 database (working on Peopletools 8.49).
So, I just managed an upgrade to the latest Peopletools release, the steps very similar of previous release, with some slight differences, including an activation of TIMESTAMP (script upgdboptions_enabletimestamps.sql), and some additional Application Engine (UPGPTSERVOPR, UPGPT850PTFP).
Again, patience and time are required, the project are very big and the project load and build take quite a while.
6. Application server :
Here two warning with big differences compared with Peopletools 8.4x, some environment variables are not set by default into psconfig.sh.
TUXDIR must be set to the Tuxedo home directory, otherwise you cannot configure and start a domain.
PS_CFG_HOME must also be set to the directory you want your domain configuration files, otherwise those files are going into /home/
You can set those variables in the .profile (or .bash_profile, depending of your plateform), i.e. :
I'm not sure to understand why it has be remove from standard configuration settings, but I'm sure that'll cause some headache if they are not set to find the config files.[ptools@orion2:/home/ptools]$ more .bash_profile
# Get the aliases and functions
if [ -f ~/.bashrc ]; then
. ~/.bashrc
# User specific environment and startup programs
export PATH
unset USERNAME
export ORACLE_HOME=/apps/oracle/product/11.2.0
export TUXDIR=/apps/bea/tuxedo/10gR3
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$TUXDIR/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:$ORACLE_HOME/lib
export PATH=$TUXDIR/bin:$PATH:$ORACLE_HOME/bin
export PS_HOME=/apps/psoft/ptools850
export PS_CFG_HOME=$PS_HOME
. $PS_HOME/psconfig.sh
Again, the installer command line has been greatly simplify, just run setup.sh. Oracle Applicatoin Server has been removed from the choice, we've now only Weblogic and WebSphere, quite understandable.
A slight difference is about the password of the system user, you should take care about if you're upgrading an existing database (and used by report node) :
8. Connection :Please enter the administrator login and password for WebLogic domain.
Login ID [system]:
Password [Passw0rd]:
Re-type Password [Passw0rd]:
Press 1 for Next, 2 for Previous, 3 to Cancel or 5 to Redisplay [1] :
Few very first impression, the "Processing" on the top right has been replace by a kind of wheel, and some dialog box are coming up in front, looks nice and more "modern" style.
9. (update 21-SEPT-2009) Following the advice from Bauke Gehem (see comment below), I changed the settings to get a very nice look :
Thanks so much Bauke !
Enoy this version.


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Value Added Tax news
Nissan demands VAT refund of Rs 2k cr from Tamil Nadu govt
For sale of products made in a state and sold within the state boundaries, the manufacturer can claim VAT refund. In this case, Nissan is claiming VAT refunds for sales within Tamil Nadu.
Petrol prices set to rise in Goa with increase in VAT
Goa government had kept petrol prices below Rs 60 per litre during last five years by reducing the VAT on it. The prices of petrol in Goa are significantly lower compared to the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Maharashtra, where this fuel is sold at Rs 72 and Rs 76 respectively.
Andhra set for GST as 91% traders register for new tax regime
Andhra Pradesh ranks second in the country in terms of preparedness for the new tax regime of Goods and Services Tax (GST) expected to be rolled out on July 1 with 91% of its traders enrolling themselves to migrate from the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) system to GST.
Goa government slashes VAT on petrol by 6%
"The VAT on petrol has been reduced from 15 per cent to 9 per cent, which has brought down its price to Rs 60 per litre," a senior official from Commercial Taxes department told.
Petrol, diesel to cost more in MP
Additional value added tax (VAT) on oil prices will be levied by the state government. It will lead to an increase of Re 1 in petrol prices and 50 paisa in diesel prices
No VAT on battery operated vehicles
After enhancing value added tax (VAT) on fuel and automobiles, Chandigarh administration on Wednesday decided to exempt all battery-operated vehicles from VAT in Chandigarh.
Petrol prices to hike in Goa; government to impose VAT
"We will implement 5% VAT on petrol. We have noticed that the cost of petrol is lesser than diesel in Goa, which is not fair," Goa CM said.
Petrol, Diesel to cost more in Rajasthan after VAT increase
Government raised VAT on both the products by 4 per cent, leading to an increase of Rs 1.98 per litre in petrol and Rs 1.76 per litre in diesel.
Premium Cars to cost more in Punjab
You may soon have to shell out more for cigarettes and registration of high-end cars, but spend less on aerated drinks, in Punjab as the state government is set to review and rationalize the tax structure.
Gujarat FM refuses to table agreement with Tata Motors in Assembly
The Congress MLA also asked the Chief Minister Anandi Patel, who handles Industry, to furnish details about loan given to Tata Motors as per the agreement.
Jharkhand CM promises VAT cut for auto parts
In the wake of the industry bodies' demand for reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on automobile components, the state government has decided to honour their wish.


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December 24, 2008
A Christmas Dance Starring the Bilerico EdTeamFiled by Waymon Hudson | December 24, 2008 | 7:00 PM |
Happy Holidays everyone! Send your own ElfYourself eCards...Read More
Those hard lines we draw between "sexual orientation," "gender identity," and "gender expression"Filed by Alex Blaze | December 24, 2008 | 4:30 PM |
This man in England just won his appeal to have his anti-gay discrimination case heard. It was originally rejected because he was straight and married to a woman. Stephen English says he was forced to quit his job at an...Read More
My Grown-Up Christmas ListFiled by Waymon Hudson | December 24, 2008 | 3:30 PM |
I'm a sucker for holiday tunes. And one of my favorites is "Grown-up Christmas List." This season, with all that has happened, it strikes an even bigger chord with me, especially the opening line of the chorus: No More Lives...Read More
All Powerful Trannies Threaten HumanityFiled by Brynn Craffey | December 24, 2008 | 2:00 PM |
In his end-of-year address to senior Vatican staff, Pope Benedict XVI, head of the 1.13 billion person-strong Catholic Church,has warned of the dangers of "gender theory," saying it threatens humanity's existence and equating its potential destructive power to that of...Read More
On Barack Obama, Rick Warren, and Leading From BehindFiled by Marla R. Stevens | December 24, 2008 | 12:00 PM |
Catholic Worker Peter Maurin's essay, "Politics Is Politics", pre-saged Obama's failure in moral thinking on gay issues that led to the Warren and McClurkin gaffes.Read More
Coming Out: It's the Jewish Thing to Do at ChanukahFiled by Annette Gross | December 24, 2008 | 11:00 AM |
I recently read an article written by Jay Michaelson entitled "Coming Out: It's the Jewish Thing to Do at Chanukah." Mr. Michaelson is Jewish and gay. He tells us that Chanukah is a "coming out" holiday - both in its...Read More
Be Safe and Be ThankfulFiled by Sara Whitman | December 24, 2008 | 11:00 AM |
A young lesbian woman, 28 years old, was attacked and gang raped on December 13th in Berkeley, California. According to the police report, the woman was taunted for being a lesbian by the men who ranged from late teens to...Read More
A Saner Look at the Bible, revisedFiled by Guest Blogger | December 24, 2008 | 10:00 AM |
Editors' Note: Guest blogger Rev. Rick Elliott is a Presbyterian minister on disability. He's a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, got a masters of divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and did doctoral...Read More
About that "behind-the-scenes effort underway to change the focus of the discussion"Filed by Alex Blaze | December 24, 2008 | 8:00 AM |
I need your help, Projectors. I have to come forward with the secrets that seaQwa has only begun to uncover. I hope that by speaking out against the secret conspiracy to silence queer people that Bil Browning's been engaged in...Read More
A Very Doggie ChristmasFiled by Michael Buckley | December 24, 2008 | 8:00 AM |
Thank you all for making my season brighter!! Love, Michael "Buck"...Read More
Calvin Coolidge on ChristmasFiled by Ed Team | December 24, 2008 | 7:30 AM |
"To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on...Read More
Coming out at ChristmasFiled by Bil Browning | December 24, 2008 | 7:00 AM |
There's nothing that says "family" like a good coming out at Christmas time. Just ask the London Gay Men's Chorus....Read More


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You know that, for the sake of your budget, you should kick the ever-more-expensive coffee habit. And, for that matter, that you should make yourself a brown-bagged BLT to bring to work rather than getting Chipotle for the third time this week. But mornings are tough! And how much harm could a few cups of coffee, and a few burritos, do?
According to a recent survey of 1000 American workers by Accounting Principals, quite a bit. The firm's data show that half of American workers regularly buy coffee during the week. This half spent an average of $1092 a year; that's over $5 a day. An even larger proportion of workers — a full two-thirds — buy lunch at work. These folks spend even more than the coffee drinkers. On average, the midday meal costs lunchers $1924 a year. That's even more than commuting, which accounts for about $1500 a year.
The workers who spent the most on both coffee and lunch were those aged 18-24. Their low income, it seems, is more than offset by their lack of real-life expenditures and their hunger for fancy foods to get them through the workday.
One small flaw with the survey is that it didn't ask those who don't regularly buy coffee and lunch how much they spend on those items at the grocery store. It's not like the one third who don't normally eat out is going without lunch — and it seems safe to say that many of the non-coffee-buyers are brewing their own at home.
Read More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/20/american-workers-coffee-spending_n_1219579.html?ref=food


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Ruh-roh for Scott Renfroe, who's no Doug Truax
A pop quiz from an alert Spot reader: "What do President Obama and Scott Renfroe have in common? Websites that don't work."
Renfroe, a Weld County state senator, is one of four Republicans running for the congressional seat now held by Republican Cory Gardner. If you go to Renfroe's website and sign up to receive e-mail updates from his campaign, you'll get this response thanking you for signing up:
Dick Durbin has served as a rubber stamp vote for the Obama Administration, and we have him to thank for the disastrous legislation like Obamacare.
Today, thanks to your help, we have an opportunity to once and for all retire Durbin.
I appreciate your support and look forward to the campaign ahead.
Doug Truax
Said Renfroe: "I guess I need to call somebody and get some things fixed."
Apparently Renfroe uses the same company as Truax, a U.S. Senate candidate from Illinois.


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Bill has been in photography and film production for over 30 years. He combines his experience in architecture, real estate marketing and photography to produce beautiful, informative property films and stunning photographs. Whether it is a luxury estate or commercial property, Bill and his crew, can create a film or photograph that will touch the emotions of the viewer and bring activity to any listing.
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Warren Buffett has nothin' on my young son Tyler. He's a highly focused and relentless negotiator who won't quit till he closes the deal and gets what he wants. He won't hesitate to utilize every weapon, including noise, tears and guilt. That was the case on a recent trek to town.
We were headed for Walmart to buy cut-rate Goldfish Crackers and a few essential items for the house and then planned to hit a movie before dinner. All good, right?
Well, seems Tyler had a different strategy for the trip. There was $15 in leftover birthday money packed in his blue and red Spiderman wallet. Lots of dough for a little guy, but apparently five bucks short of his desired treasure—Playstation's video game, "Bolt."
"Dad, I need five more dollars to buy Bolt," he said.
"Keep up your chores, save your money and you might have enough soon."
"Can I give you my allowance next week?"
I smiled at Tyler's savvy attempt to leverage my money to help purchase his investment. "Sorry Bud," I replied. You need to have all the dough first. Save up for a few weeks."
"Come on Dad, it's only five bucks. I promise to pay it back."
Okay, I was about to spend money on crackers shaped like cartoon fish, and five dollars is not so much these days, but there was a chance to teach my son a lesson on money management.
"Sorry Tyler, no."
"That's not fair! You always give Sis what she wants."
"No, I don't, and the answer is still no. You'll have to save up, or you can buy something different."
"I don't really want to see a movie. Can we use that money?"
"No, we cannot. Stop bugging me about it, okay?"
Tyler entered that 10-year-old world of self-pity and eagle-eye stares toward his ever so cruel father. The hum of the engine was quickly overwhelmed by the growing silence of my wronged boy. On I drove.
Soon we reached the intersection which led to the snarled entryway of Walmart. I love that, no matter who you are—once inside, all class distinction evaporates. Whether you come from a castle on the hill, home in the 'burbs or under the bridge, you have reached a level field. We all push through the same narrow aisles with dueling carts and then have to wait in line with everyone else. No one is spared the pain.
I navigated the right turn and began the slow troll to parking hell. As often is the case, a destitute man was standing at the corner, holding a sign, which read, "PLEASE HELP. NEED FOOD."
I've become somewhat accustomed to that scene and usually avoid eye contact. You never know if they are starving or just looking for easy money. Right?
This time was different.
Here was a man in his early 20s with the saddest and hungriest look I'd ever seen. His brown eyes were swollen, as if he'd been crying, yet through that lonely and sallow face, he emitted a faraway smile–as if to suggest a pride of sorts. He wore dirty jeans, blue canvas boat shoes and a designer dress shirt that had seen better days. His blonde hair was relatively short, though unkempt and he sported a shell necklace around a spindly neck. Nothing extraordinary, typical street corner homeless guy.
Except for a few things.
He would not look up. This young man was clearly uncomfortable asking for money. He just held up the sign and kept his head down, as car after car passed by. He made it easy for them–no eye contact–no obligation. He was also on the wrong side of the road, which would require a driver to stop and then lean over and out the passenger window to give him money. This was not your seasoned down and outer.
As I braked to a stop, I thought of my oldest son, Ric, who is 22. He and I also spent a store trip or two debating whether he could buy the newest toy with money he did not have. He would often use his brother Nathan, three years younger, to be his wingman.
Ultimately though, Ric drifted away. He was a rebellious sort who tended to navigate toward the wrong friends. He also split his time between two homes, and it was easy to ignore the calls for help.
A few years ago, he started to get in trouble with the law. He joined a gang and became addicted to street drugs. Now, he only calls when he wants money for more of those drugs. I've always been counseled to say no, as it will just enable him to continue the lifestyle. He has since learned to say that he's hungry, which gets me every time. Often times I let the phone ring–my new learned technique of avoidance, which makes it a little easier. So many nights I've tossed and turned thinking about him going to sleep cold and hungry, though he now has a bed and three squares a day with his current six-month jail sentence. My stress now lies on what will occur when he's released.
"Tyler, I want you to hand this guy something," I said, while I rolled down the window and pulled out my wallet.
Tyler straightened up and looked out nervously. "Uh, okay Dad."
I passed him five one-dollar bills. Tyler and I made eye contact, and then I motioned my head towards the slowly approaching fellow. Tyler looked over at him and then again at me. My wink signaled it was okay to hand the money over. He tentatively put his hand through the open window, as if feeding a wild tiger.
"Thank you," said the young man rather awkwardly, as he grabbed the bills. I waved and then started to pull forward, when he put his hands up, still clutching the flapping money. The impatient drivers behind me scowled, but I stopped anyway. He moved in closer to the car until his chin touched the partly rolled up window, forming a dramatic frame that again exposed a lost and scared man-child. He stared into Tyler's eyes, and my son was transfixed. He extended his right hand to Tyler, who looked over to me for approval. I nodded, and he turned back, put his own hand out there and then exchanged one of those nouveau-sic handshake/fist bumps that I can never figure out.
"I'm Phil," said the man, as he awkwardly grabbed the bills. He then pursued his lips until a boyish grin took over. "My kid can eat tonight. Thanks, Bud."
Tyler was wide-eyed as Phil turned to walk back to his spot on the sidewalk. To the relief of the line of cars now behind us, we drove forward. I yelled out, "Maybe you should go to the other side of the road. More people would stop!"
I don't know if he heard, but I suspect this would not be his primary means to make a living in the future. A glance in the rear-view mirror showed a young woman, bundled in a raggedy serape, walking towards him. She was holding a small child, who seemed to be asleep.
We drove on.
I found a parking space fairly close to the entry and pulled in. For a moment we sat in silence.
"What did you think about that Tyler?"
"Good. He was hungry."
"What do you think of me giving him the five dollars that would help you buy Bolt?"
"Oh yeah. Um…well he needed it worse. I think it's good."
We climbed out of the car and walked toward the store.
"Yeah Tyler?"
"Are you sure I can't buy Bolt today?"
"Yes Tyler, I'm sure."
I waited for the expected, "But Dad, you gave money to that guy. Why can't I have some?"
It never happened. Instead, we finished shopping, watched our movie and had a great evening. Tyler decided to save his money for another day.
That was three weeks ago. Since then, Tyler is back to inventing new ways to separate me from my cash. Yesterday though, I overheard him brag to his sister, "We gave a man some money, and he fed his baby with it.
"That's cool," replied 11-year-old Taylor, while she continued to read her e-mail.
I gazed at my two youngest for a moment and smiled. I felt so lucky to have these next years to teach, protect and fight for them. I became lost in the moment until the ring of the phone jarred me out of it.
"You have a collect call from an inmate at West County Detention Center."
"Ric," spoke my boy, as he followed the operator's instructions to say his name.
"If you wish to accept, dial one."
"Hello son, how are you," I said quietly. "I miss you so much."
I wiped my eyes and waited to hear the sounds of a young boy asking for a few bucks to buy a Nintendo-64 game. Instead, amidst the roaring background of fellow inmates and loud TV noise, my son simply said, "I miss you too Dad. Wish we were together right now."
I wiped my eyes again and sniffled. "I've never left you, Ric."
To myself, I thought he has never really left me either.
"Dad?" he asked in a familiar tone.
"Yeah Ric?"
"Do you think you could put a few bucks in my account. I need shoes, and they never give me enough to eat."
"I'll put it in tonight. You sleep good now. I love you."
"Love you too Dad. Goodnight."
And so, the lessons go.
Note: Names have been changed, but yes, this happened…


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I've written extensively about student loan debt and even wrote about someone who had over $1 million in student loan debt. Whaa? I know, crazy.
Statistically, 7 out of 10 graduates leave school with student loans and it leaves a huge pause in life's financial goals. Over 44 million Americans currently have student debt and owe over $1.4 trillion dollars and student loan debt grows $2,726 every second.
The average $37,000 student loan can end up costing about $60,000 with interest and take 10-25 years to pay off. If you haven't already, it's worth seeing if you can save money by refinancing your student loans – many people save up to $18,000 by refinancing.
After ensuring you have the best rate, regular principal payments are the only real-world action to get you out of debt sooner and save you in interest costs but budgeting for that is never easy.
Student debt is truly an epidemic, so whenever I find useful strategies or tools to help you crush your debt, I want to share them. If you are a regular reader, you know that I rarely recommend any money apps, so trust me, ChangEd is legit.
Crush your student loans with ChangEd
Let me introduce two guys that have created an app to help! I had the pleasure to meet the founders of ChangEd, Nick Sky and Dan Stelmach, they are no strangers to student loans.
Between the two of them, they have over $100,000 in debt. These two brothers know all too well about student loans and how challenging it can be budgeting yourself to try and pay it all off. I was so stoked when I found ChangEd and realized we both live in Chicago, that I hit them up to for a chat. They have an inspiring story.
Check out part of the audio interview on the podcast below.
Both brothers worked through college; cleaning offices, working sales jobs, and any side gigs attempting not to accumulate more debt. While trying to come up with the most effective way to budget themselves for loan payments the idea struck them of how they can "change" the way you can pay off your debt faster using spare change from everyday purchases. Every little bit helps, and even just $0.10 extra put towards your student loans consistently will reduce the amount of interest that you end up paying and the amount of time it takes to pay off your loans.
The ChangEd app was born out of pure frustration. Having the "feels" of being stuck with debt forever and not being able to budget to make an extra payment wasn't easy without living the ramen college life. "We should be able to live a comfortable life after years of living broke in college," Dan said. Totally.
How the ChangEd app works
ChangEd is simple, to use the app you simply link your spending account, input your student loan info and ChangEd does the rest. It analyzes your spending, rounds up your everyday transactions, and saves it in your personal FDIC insured ChangEd account. Once you reach $100 in spare change round ups, ChangEd automates a payment to your loan servicer. e.g. Spend $8.26 for lunch one day and ChangEd rounds up to the next dollar saving you $0.74. ChangEd has also built relationships with most student loan services to make payments direct and efficient.
The reason Nick and Dan started building ChangEd is because they knew they weren't alone – pretty much all of their friends had student loan debt too. First, they studied many peoples spending habits before ChangEd came to life and found that an average person could save between $30-$50 per month in spending roundups. If applied to your loans regularly it can it can really add up – on average you can save thousands of dollars and years off your loan.
The best thing about ChangEd is that it aligns with your natural spending, so it's always working for you. Knowing that every time you pay a bill or buy a coffee you're making a dent closer to a life without student loans is a great feeling.
Since they mentioned bank accounts I had to ask if this app was secure. They said "our number one priority is security and users account information is never stored. We integrate with third-party institutions that are used by applications such as Venmo and Charity Water and meet all banking regulations. Users save in their own personal FDIC insured account and it is always there if they need it."
I also asked how they make money? They said, " ChangEd charges a simple $1 per month". Not bad to save you thousands over the life of your loan. Based on my rough calculations, if you owe at least $10,000 in student loans then ChangEd will definitely save you money and is totally worth the fee.
ChangEd continues to add new features
Dan also mentioned that ChangEd has big plans in the coming months. It's currently only available for Apple iOS devices, but they are almost done building the Android version. They are also working on other features, like setting fixed weekly contributions and even adding family to help contribute their change round ups. Your mom, dad, wife or husband may not be able to afford to cut you a check for thousands of dollars but giving you their spare change is doable and can cut your loan term in half! Thanks Mom.
If you have student loans I definitely recommend you check out ChangEd – it's the best student loan app I've found.
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Fed stands pat -- what next?
(MoneyWatch) The Fed announced today that there would be no change in its present policy. It will continue to keep interest rates abnormally low until inflation expectations increase more than a half percent above target or the unemployment rate falls below 6.5 percent. The Federal Open Market Committee also said that it will continue its quantitative easing policy of purchasing $85 billion in financial assets per month.
The continuation of present policy was widely expected. However, since the unemployment rate is elevated and inflation is running below the Fed's two percent target, there was speculation before the two-day monetary policy meeting that the Fed might change its language to indicate a bias toward easing, or even announce an increase the pace of asset purchases. While the Fed didn't change the amount of purchases at this meeting, it did say that, "The Committee is prepared to increase or reduce the pace of its purchases to maintain appropriate policy accommodation as the outlook for the labor market or inflation changes." That statement, which leaves the door open in both directions, was not in the Press Release following its previous meeting.
What would it take for the Fed to do more? So long as unemployment keeps falling, even at a slow pace, the Fed is unlikely to increase the pace of its asset purchases. If unemployment spikes upward, that would likely spark action, but that's unlikely at this point. Thus, inflationary expectations, which have been falling recently, are the key to what the Fed is likely to do in the future. If the Fed expects inflation to continue falling as a result of a weak economy, and if it looks like actual inflation is falling as well, the Fed will likely take action. Of all the things that can happen, the Fed appears to fear disinflation/deflation the most. This has prompted action in the past and would very likely do so again.
Until the next meeting, the Fed is likely to try to use its communication strategy in an attempt to influence inflationary expectations. The Fed is very wary of doing more: it's in untested waters already and the risks are hard to quantify, and if it can change expectations with talk rather than action that would be best. In particular, there have been hints from members of the Fed recently that the end of quantitative easing may be near, and I expect the Fed will back off of this position. Thus, I will be closely monitoring Fed speeches over the next few weeks to see how concerned members of the Fed appear to be about falling inflation expectations, and how that translates into communication about when quantitative easing is likely to end.
The Fed is missing both of its targets -- unemployment is too high
and inflation is too low -- and both of those facts call for further easing. But the Fed is hesitant
to do more and it will avoid taking additional steps if it can. But if
inflationary expectations continue to fall, and/or the fall in the unemployment
rate stagnates, and if its communication strategy fails, it may have no choice.


text: This Garfield pizza joint is a crowd-pleaser with its many vegan options -- plus plenty of choices for carnivores. Slices are bubbly and big enough to fold, andare served on pieces of wax paper. On most nights, a line snakes through the shop, and punk or metal music blasts through the speakers. Bring along some coins to play the restaurant's vintage pinball machines while you wait for slice after addictive slice.


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This is duel nr.120 folks!
The rules this time were:
- each duelist paints 2 identical figures from Perry Miniatures
- 28mm
- 2 pictures
You have a week to choose your winner. Once again gentlemen take your places and may the best painter win.
Please leave comments after the duel has finished
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When Okema Washington first moved to Gainesville from New York, she wanted to make sure her son, Jakhai, had a positive male influence in his life.
She searched for mentoring programs, but was told that Jakhai was too young to participate in them. Then, Jakhai's principal told Okema Washington about Centerpoint, and the organization's executive director, David Smith, agreed to mentor Jakhai even though he was too young.
That was five years ago, but Smith still spends time with Jakhai, now a fifth-grader, every week.
"David always says he's going to be with Jakhai until he goes to college," Washington said. "He's absolutely fabulous. We were so blessed to get him."
Smith was honored as a hero along with about 10 others Thursday night when the organization honored the mentors who have worked with Centerpoint for at least 10 years.
At the reception, local dignitaries and members of the education community expressed their gratitude for the impact that mentors make on the lives of area students.
"It always makes me proud to be from this area ... that we have people like yourself that use your time and talents for the betterment of this area," said Steve Parks, chairman of the Centerpoint Board of Directors.
Last year, 87 percent of the students who participated in the program improved in their academics, attendance record, behavior, trust in school and teachers or in their peer relationships, said Kate Hoffman, mentor coordinator for Centerpoint.
"Our evaluations are showing that we're actually doing things," Hoffman said.
Currently, about 300 mentors volunteer in the Gainesville and Hall County School systems, but Hoffman says there are students on waiting lists at nearly every school in the county.
But numbers aside, one Hall County administrator said he has personally experienced the need for and the impact mentors have on students' lives.
"If a prizefighter steps into a ring without having somebody in their corner, the odds are that they're not going to do very well," said Jim Sargent, principal of West Hall Middle School.
Okema Washington said she has noticed that Jakhai has more self-esteem and has become more responsible and compassionate since Smith became his mentor.
"He (Smith) loves him," Washington said "He's (Smith) actually become a part of our family."


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Box Score | Season Stats | 2017 Schedule
The Basics
Score: Little Rock 1 – Oral Roberts 8
Records: LR (6-7) – ORU (8-4)
Location: Little Rock, Ark. (Gary Hogan Field)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Oral Roberts pitching staff struck out a season-best 15 batters and Noah Cummings provided the offensive spark in an 8-1 victory on the road at Little Rock Wednesday night at Gary Hogan Field.
Cummings went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBI and two runs scored before the Golden Eagles broke the game open late against 10 different pitchers for the Trojans.
Logan Michaels made the most of his first start this season throwing three shutout innings to get the win striking out six batters of the 11 he faced. He got the pitching staff going matching the most strikeouts by an individual this season and the bullpen carried the dominance combining to allow five hits over the final six innings.
Quote of the Game
"Logan was good; I thought he was sharp throughout his three innings. That's what we needed from him early. He was able to get strike one and mix in some breaking balls and changeups. I thought he was really good." – Head Coach Ryan Folmar
Turning Point
The Golden Eagles set the tone early scoring twice with two outs in the top of the first inning, something they have done all season long, as ORU is now out-scoring opponents 12-5 in the opening frame of contests. Nick Roark got the day started lifting a one-out single into center and Cummings followed with a double into the gap in right center to plate the junior. Brent Williams doubled the ORU lead to 2-0 hitting an RBI single up the middle giving the visitors all the room needed for the road win.
Inside the Box Score
- Michaels was brilliant for the Golden Eagles getting ahead of Little Rock hitters throwing a first-pitch strike to nine of 11 batters. The redshirt junior struck out six Trojans over three innings, including striking out the side in the bottom of the second inning. Michaels allowed just two hits and did not issue a walk needing 41 pitches for his outing.
- Brent Williams and Dylan Snypes joined Cummings with three hits on the night going 3-for-5.
- Nick Rotola got his first extra-base hit since opening weekend with a double down the line in left opening the fifth inning. The senior came around to score on Matt Whatley's sacrifice fly, the 19th run for ORU in the fifth inning of games this season.
- Whatley hit a single in the top of the third inning to extend his hitting streak to double figures at 10 games as the junior has now reached base safely in all 12 appearance in 2017.
- The Golden Eagles' pitching staff recorded 15 strikeouts for the night getting at least one against eight of nine Little Rock starters. Bill Lovvorn struck out one, Spencer Henson retired three of five he faced via punch out, Trevor McCutchin put down one, Glaze struck out a pair and Stout capped the evening with a strikeout to end the contest.
- ORU got offense from all over the lineup as eight different players recorded at least one of the team's 14 hits, as the Golden Eagles reached double-figure hits for the sixth time this season and the third time in four meetings against the Trojans. Daniel Kloehr also picked up an RBI groundout in his first-career at-bat for the navy and gold in a three-run ninth inning.
Up Next
ORU returns home for the first time in nearly three weeks to open an 11-game homestand March 10 against perennial power and nationally-ranked Dallas Baptist. The three-game series gets underway Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at J.L. Johnson Stadium with live video, audio and stats available at www.ORUAthletics.com.
For the latest information on ORU Baseball, follow the Golden Eagles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading two mobile apps, ORU Golden Eagles Live and ORU Front Row, available on the App Store and Google Play.


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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Pumpkin Risotto
By: John Kuropatwa
Ingredients for the Salmon:
- 24 oz. fresh Salmon (6 oz. per person)
- 2 cups crushed pistachios
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Pat Salmon dry with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon in the pan and sear until a golden brown crust forms (about 1 ½ minutes).
- Flip the salmon and repeat on the other side.
- While the fish cools, mix the breadcrumb and pistachios together.
- Once the fish is cool enough to handle, remove it from the pan with a spatula and place it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat both sides and place on a baking sheet coated with non-stick spray.
- Bake the fish in the oven for approx. 3 minutes for rare, 5 minutes for medium.
- Place on top of pumpkin risotto (recipe follows) and serve.
Ingredients for the Risotto:
- 2 cups Arborio Rice
- 1 cup Chablis or other white wine
- 6 cups vegetable stock (heated)
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ cups pureed pumpkin
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- Melt 2 Tbsp of the butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
- Add the olive oil and shallots, and cook until they are tender.
- Add the rice and stir. Cook for 1 minute or until the rice turns opaque and toasts slightly.
- Pour in the wine, and cook for 1 minute, until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add 1 ½ cups of the vegetable stock and simmer until it is absorbed, stirring frequently.
- Add the remaining broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring and waiting until the previous addition has been absorbed. Rice should become creamy and be al dente after about 40 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and remaining butter.
- Stir and cook for 1 minute more.
- Serve with the Pistachio salmon.


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These members of the mint family form bushy, leafy clumps that grow 1-1/2- to 4-feet tall. The oval, dark green leaves have toothed edges, and have a strong scent of mint with overtones of other herbs, some rose-flavored, some lemony. Like all mints, stems are distinctly four-sided. In summer and fall, tight clusters of long, tubular, and nectar-rich flowers appear atop stems. Depending upon the variety, flowers are pink, white, blue, violet, purple, or scarlet.
Perennial clumps spread by underground rhizomes. They're not as invasive as mints, but can overwhelm a nearby lavender, for instance. Annual bee balms do not spread by rhizomes.
Bee balms are native to North America, from Vermont to Florida, and from Texas to British Columbia. Few plants make so little demand on the gardener. Annual bee balms do seem to prefer sandy, acidic soils and full sun, but perennial kinds thrive in a range of soils. Most grow best given full sun or partial shade, reasonably fertile and moist soil, and a compost mulch.
Propagate annuals from seed sown in place in late spring. Increase perennials either from seed sown in a cold frame in early spring, or (better) from division in fall or spring of established clusters. Set transplants about 10 inches apart. Plants tend to thin or die in the center as they grow outward, a habit that makes division necessary every three to four years.
Bee balms are not long-lived where winters are mild, or where summers are long and hot. Most kinds grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. The one serious pest of Monarda didyma, mildew, is exacerbated wherever summers are hot and dry. The best bet is to plant mildew-resistant varieties (see following section), or any of the other species that are not susceptible.
Combine bee balms with other herbs, vegetables, and roses in borders, cutting gardens, containers, and naturalistic settings. They are handsome summer- and fall-bloomers, and clumps look good near water. Their flowers are long-lasting and striking in arrangements. Both leaves and flowers are used in potpourris and tussie-mussies (a bouquet of herbs).
Of the dozen or so identified bee balm species, the following five and their varieties are the most useful for gardeners.
Lemon bee balm (M. citriodora). Annual, all zones; can be grown as a short-lived perennial in mild-winter regions (zones 8 to 11). As its name implies, this one (native to the southern and southwestern United States) is noted for its citrus scent. It is one of the shorter types (2 1/2 to 3 feet tall), which makes it perfect for borders. Bloom season is long, hummingbirds love the pale lavender flowers, and blooms make excellent arrangements.
Generally the varieties with red flowers prefer more shade and moisture, while those with lavender or white flowers do best in sunnier, drier conditions. (Many of these named varieties of M. didyma are hybrids of M. clinopodia, M. didyma, and M. fistulosa. Some botanists refer to the entire group as M. media.)
Wild bergamot (M. fistulosa). Perennial; zones 3 through 9. Wild bergamot (no relation to true bergamot, a citrus) grows in dry, open woodlands and wood margins, primarily in eastern North America. It thrives in places that have cool summers, conditions typical in the heart of its native range from New England to Georgia. Compared with other bee balms, wild bergamot is less showy, stems are more noticeably four-sided, and leaves are a little hairier, more sweetly fragrant, and less toothed than those of M. didyma. Lavender-pink flowers come in late summer, the newest flower developing above the older ones. Height is 3 to 4 feet.
'Rose;', a new variety, is notable for smelling and tasting in all its parts like an old-fashioned rose. It's an ideal fragrance and flavor substitute for rose geranium where that plant isn't hardy.
The closely related M. f. menthifolia grows in western North America. When dried, it substitutes well for oregano.
M. pringlei. Annual or short-lived perennial; all zones. Though this stunning bee balm reaches only 18 inches tall, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds cover it throughout its long blooming season that begins in late spring or early summer and continues until frost. Its glossy, dark green mounds of foliage remain green during the winter in zones 7 to 11. This species does not get powdery mildew.
Spotted horsemint (M. punctata). Annual or short-lived perennial; all zones. This 2-foot plant is extraordinary in bloom, producing tiers of showy pink bracts, and dense whorls of purple-spotted yellow flowers. Bloom starts in early summer and lasts until frost. Start plants from seed sown in place in early spring. Plants tolerate dry soil (even prefer sandy soil), and rarely suffer from powdery mildew. Spotted horsemint contains the greatest concentration of thymol.
Holly Shimizu is the director of the U.S. National Arboretum and an herb specialist.
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HCM CITY — It is necessary to develop the HCM City-Vũng Tàu river route to ease the passenger and cargo load on the HCM City-Long Thành-Dầu Giây expressway, the director of the HCM City Port Authority, Nguyễn Hải Nam, has said.
The expressway, which opened to traffic in 2015, is now congested while there has been a reduction in the operation of hydrofoils on the HCM City-Vũng Tàu route.
According to the Việt Nam Expressway Services Engineering JSC, the expressway operator, said 37,000-40,000 vehicles use the road daily.
The traffic volume had risen by 35 per cent last year.
There is gridlock daily during peak hours, especially on weekends and public holidays.
The hydrofoils, which have been operating for more than 20 years, were very popular until the expressway opened, with 21 trips either way daily.
But now only Green lines DP continues to operate the hydrofoils, with six to 10 trips either way and the vessels only 30-40 per cent full.
Vũ Quốc Tuấn, Green lines DP's deputy general director, said: "Now the boats mainly serve foreign tourists."
Most people prefer to travel by the expressway because bus fares are only VNĐ80,000-90,000 (US$3.5-4) compared to VNĐ250,000 ($11) for the hydrofoil while the travel times are comparable.
Many people are also worried about safety following several mishaps involving hydrofoils. For instance, a Vina Express hydrofoil with 92 passengers suddenly caught fire on the Sài Gòn River in 2014.
Nam said the country's roads carry over 90 per cent of passengers and 70 per cent of cargo while thousands of kilometres of seas and rivers and many port networks are not utilised enough.
But it is necessary to thoroughly address the problems plaguing hydrofoil services such as safety, fares and quality of services to attract passengers, he admitted.
Transport development strategies, safety and environmental regulations, and the use-by dates of hydrofoils should be carefully considered and amended, he added. — VNS
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