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As the son of a US Naval officer, Andrew's earliest memories are from days spent on the water, through offshore yacht racing and Atlantic crossings. His professional background lies in marine repair and project management, having risen through the industry from his days as a sailmaker up to operations management of a major US shipyard repair and construction facility. He is well versed in both new construction and refit management, having personally managed numerous projects on both yachts and commercial marine vessels.
Andy McNab, has 30 years experience in yacht and commercial vessel construction management. Over this period of time, the rise of larger and more complex yachts quickly transformed the marine industry, and Andy expanded into project management and construction representation working with top yacht designers and shipyards mainly in the UK, Europe and Asia. Eventually he made his way to the US, where he continued as build manager for multiple yacht and commercial vessel projects. He followed this by heading up Operational Yacht Management with two highly respected US based yacht management companies.
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2nd Annual Menasha Basketball Tip-Off Classic
Thank you to all those that came out on Sunday, 10/6 to help support our Hoops program! We really appreciate it!
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What are You Advertising?
How Clothing reflects a person's worldly perspective
Richard Hollerman
The follower of our Lord Jesus Christ must especially be careful of the way he clothes himself or herself. Just as the speech reveals the heart (Matthew 12:34), so our clothes reveal our heart. One can determine the attitudes, perspectives, interests, and lifestyle of a person by what he likes to talk about. Similarly, a person can readily discern where our heart lies by observing the kind of clothes we wear.
If a woman or girl wears a bikini or any modern bathing suit, people can recognize something about her. If a man wears worldly attire, people can understand something about the person. Therefore, we must always be aware of what we wear–and the message that it leaves with people. If we want to make an impact on people for good and for the Lord Jesus, we must pay particular attention to our attire. They will "read" what we wear and we surely want them to be impressed with Christ and not with our alignment with the world.
Let me ask you a question: What are you advertising by what you wear? If you wear a shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, or another piece of clothing with pictures or writing on it, what do people see and what do you display? What message do you advertise? Is it something positive, constructive, encouraging, and God-centered? Or is it something that is of the worldsomething that advertises the ways, habits, entertainment, recreation, and patterns of the world?
James says that the Christian is to keep himself "unstained by the world" (1:27) and is to refuse to be "a friend of the world" for this would make him "an enemy of God" (4:4). We are commanded by John, "Do not love the world" (1 John 2:15), and Paul adds, "Do not be conformed to this world" (Romans 12:2). The world is a constant enemy that seeks to infiltrate our lives and, more broadly, it seeks to influence the body of Christ!
Again I ask, what are you advertising? Do you choose an article of clothing that has a positive message written on it? Maybe it is an actual Biblical message. Maybe it is a convicting or edifying message that will cause others to ponder and be led to higher and nobler thoughts. On the other hand, people often wear messages on their clothing that definitely has a worldly content. People are of the world, thus they speak of the world. As John says, "They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world" (1 John 4:5a). Likewise, people display messages from the world on their clothing.
I once worked in a business and had the opportunity to take photos of some of the shirts that the employees wore. Notice some of these items (which follow) and ask yourself whether the messages convey holy, pure, righteous, and godly values. On the other hand, do the messages advertize the world and its sinful ways? Here are a few of the shirts that were worn. First, notice the general degeneracy of some of the shirts:
Here are more degenerate ones:
Some of the shirts display a violence so common in America today:
Many shirts display the wearer's obsession with sports–whether basketball, football, baseball, or another. For further information on this subject, click here: Sports.
Here are more shirts that clearly reveals the hero worship often involved:
And here is another:
And yet another one:
Sometimes the shirts reveal traits that the average person may consider positive and patriotic. However, even these display great pride and nationalism:
Here is pride of a different sort:
This is another form of pride–that we might call "university pride":
People like to demonstrae their worldliness in a wide array of ways. Here is a shirt on worldly (country) music:
General foolishness is a common theme manifested in one's clothes:
The true Christian knows that "Christ is our life" (Colossians 3:4) and He is the very reason for our living and source of our life (Philippians 1:21). However, some people proudly display a message that says their "life" is centered on something else–such as sports:
Can you see the problem of wearing some items of clothing that "advertize" the world? The world is opposed to the holy ways of God! Only those who are pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)! Only those who are holy will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14)! Only the person who has a mind "set on the Spirit" can experience "life and peace," whereas the one whose mind is "set on the flesh" will find death (Romans 8:6).
This shows how essential it is to live an entirely different life from those around us. Determine now to only wear clothing that testifies to your new life in Christ. Refuse to "advertize" the world by what you wear!


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Cool Start to the Summer in Saugatuck
As the result of an especially cold spring, for the first time in years there won't be fresh Michigan blueberries for the 4th of July weekend here in Saugatuck, Michigan. Although my suppliers are promising the first berries of the season by July 5. I guess we'll have to wait an extra day to make my favorite blueberry tart.
Fresh Blueberry Tart (or Tartlets)
Graham Cracker Tart Shells
Quantity Produced: Makes 12/ 3oz. Tartlets or 2/ 12" Tarts
Butter, softened 1 Cup
Dark Brown Sugar ¼ Cup
Sugar ¼ Cup
Honey ¼ Cup
Flour 2 Cups
Whole Wheat Flour ½ Cup
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Cinnamon ½ Teaspoon
Preparation Procedure-
In a standing mixer, cream butter & sugar and add honey. Add dry ingredients. Form dough into a disk and chill for 1 hour. Form into tartlets, prick with fork and chill additional 20 minutes. If pre-baking shells, bake for 18-20 minutes at 325˚. Let cool and fill with desired ingredients.
Cream Cheese Pastry Cream & Blueberry Topping (Blueberry Tartlets)
Quantity Produced: Makes 2 Cups or enough for 8-10 Tartlets.
Blueberry Topping
Fresh Blueberries 2 ½ Cups
Sugar 1 Tablespoon
Milk 1 Cup
Sugar 5 Tablespoons
Egg Yolks 4
Cornstarch 2 ½ Tablespoons
Cream Cheese, Cubed ¾ Cup
Vanilla Extract 1 Teaspoon
Heavy Cream, Whipped ½ Cup
Preparation Procedure-
To make to blueberry topping combine 1 cup of blueberries in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and cook over low heat until the berries burst. Strain into a medium bowl, discard solids, and toss remaining blueberries with blueberry syrup. Reserve at room temperature.
Combine ¾ cup milk and 3 tablespoons sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. In a large bowl whisk together yolks, cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Whisk ¼ cup milk into egg mixture. Remove milk from heat and temper egg mixture. Return to stove and bring to a boil. Cook until it thickens, then add cream cheese and vanilla and whisk until it's smooth. Strain through sieve, cover and chill. When completely chilled mix until smooth and add whipped cream. Use as base for blueberry tartlets or anywhere pastry cream would be used.


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2020 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaPrima
Blue Danube Discovery
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to Nuremberg
Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famous destinations. From Budapest, journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Vienna's sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley winemaking region and traverse Europe's Continental Divide.
COUNTRIES: , Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube
Blue Danube Discovery
At A Glance
On our cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Included Features
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : BUDAPEST
You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the "Queen of the Danube." Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. (B)
Day 3 : BUDAPEST - EMBARKATION
Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. During the evening, be treated to a special Illuminations cruise around Budapest's famed Parliament building. (B,D)
Day 4 : BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings" as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a culinary host to sample traditional Slovakian specialties, as well as learn how to prepare stuffed potato ravioli with an opportunity to taste your own creation. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
Day 5 : VIENNA, AUSTRIA
The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna's historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, take a guided bike ride. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
Day 6 : DURNSTEIN - MELK
After reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you'll have a choice of three excursions in Durnstein. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying a wine tasting in a local cellar. For a beautiful view of the Wachau Valley, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you'll be treated to the region's finest apricot products. After your morning excursions, you have a choice to cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk or join a bike tour along the Danube. Upon reaching Melk, take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D)
Day 7 : PASSAU, GERMANY
Enjoy a scenic morning sailing to the medieval city of Passau. Join a walking tour through this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress overlooking Passau. (B,L,D)
Day 8 : REGENSBURG
Explore Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria's specialties- beer, sausage and pretzels; or bike to Walhalla where you'll see the neo-Classical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
Day 9 : NUREMBERG
Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Explore the medieval city center with a tour that showcases the Imperial Castle and the famous town wall, as well as Albrecht Durer's home and Market Square with its legendary fountain. Or you can take a guided tour of the city's WWII history, including a visit to the infamous Zeppelin Field, a museum built on the site of former Nazi rallies and the site of the Nuremberg Trials when not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). (B,L,D)
Day 10 : NUREMBERG - DISEMBARKATION - PILZEN- PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Depart the ship after breakfast and drive through the countryside to Pilzen, a city perhaps best known for producing Pilsner beer. You will have free time to explore this lovely town and have lunch before continuing to Prague and checking into your hotel. (B)
Day 11 : PRAGUE
Discover Prague with a choice of a city tour or a castle hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities, with a historic city center that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See all the key highlights, including the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, where you will find the famous Astronomical Clock. (B)
Day 12 : PRAGUE
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, whilst Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country's national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech's beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
Day 13 : DEPART PRAGUE
Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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Why don't we talk more about sleep? We spend one third of our lives asleep and a lack of sleep can affect our memory, thoughts, mood and behaviour. In fact, sleep makes a huge impression on our waking lives.
This month we hold a panel discussion with the Royal Society of Literature on the art and science of sleep. Featuring Jonathan Coe, writer of The House of Sleep and winner of the Prix Médicis; Professor Russell Foster FRS, head of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford; and Deborah Levy, playwright, novelist and poet with a particular interest in the subconscious; all chaired by poet Lavinia Greenlaw, the first artist in residence at the Science Museum.
We caught up with our panel before the event to find out more about their sleep behaviour.
Professor Russell Foster FRS
What interests you about sleep?
The biology and importance of sleep is profound yet largely ignored in society, including in medicine, business and education. 36% of our entire lives are spent asleep, which, in terms of time spent, means sleep is the most important behaviour we experience. Sleep can be so easily dismissed, yet it plays a critical role in memory and problem solving. Cutting short our sleep can make us more impulsive, less empathetic, cause mood swings and increase the use of stimulants like caffeine and nicotine or sedatives like alcohol.
Sleep deprivation can cause abnormalities in our metabolism. It's suggested long-term sleep loss might also pre-dispose us to early-onset diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Most recently, sleep disruption has been associated with mental illness.
In short we must restore sleep as a key priority to promote a healthy and productive society.
What keeps you awake at night?
Unanswered emails!
Does science influence your work?
It is my work!
Jonathan Coe
What interests you about sleep?
The fact that it takes up about a quarter of our lives and yet we appear to know so little about it.
What keeps you awake at night?
I used to walk in my sleep and that gave me many disturbed nights, but when I became a father that stopped; now I sleep like a baby every night.
Does science influence your work?
My book, 'The House of Sleep', is unique in my work in being influenced by science. Apart from that work, I'm a classic and tragic example of the science/humanities divide.
Lavinia Greenlaw
What interests you about sleep?
How I resist it.
What keeps you awake at night?
My interest in the idea of night.
Does science influence your work?
I think it's crucial for artists and scientists to share how they map and measure ourselves and the world, and how we both describe the unknown.
Deborah Levy
What interests you about sleep?
It's such a relief to have a break from life. Although sleep has its own life, it's another dimension.
What keeps you awake at night?
Car alarms, watching films, trying to solve a problem, or the wrong sort of light. My bedroom has a small balcony and sometimes just looking at the sky keeps me awake. It's always changing and so it's exciting rather than calming.
Does science influence your work?
Always. For its facts and for its poetry.
Sleep talking will take place at the Royal Society, London, on Thursday 22 October, 7–8pm, in partnership with the Royal Society of Literature. The event is free to attend, no booking is required, and everyone is welcome. Find out more about the event on our website.
The event can be followed on Twitter on the night at #sleeptalking from @royalsociety and @RSliterature.


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Yes, it's terribly passé and obnoxious, but I always like Godard.
It's really a shame this movie didn't make it to the Oscar.
In all truth, the third movie I watched was Looking for Nemo, but this poster is infinitely more beautiful, isn't it? The Corcovado Cowboy, also known as the Hairy Hungarian, bought a lovely painting appropriating this design last Saturday. We were walking around the busy Benedito Calixto antique fair and then had lunch at the Goethe Institut café. Side comment: I don't want to offend my German readers, but German food, at least of the kind one can find in Brazilian German restaurants, is really quite bland, isn't it? One would think that such a monumental culture would fare better in the pots and pans department.
My Liebeschaft with the Hairy Hungarian, born in Tübingen and raised in München, proceeds as the most peaceful interregnum in my ever tumultous love life. Salsicha alemã na feijoada dá certo! We developed pictures of our trip to S. Francisco Xavier and for the first time in ages, or at least, for the first time since I ditched the Giant Jalapeno for good, my face looked youthful and carefree. It is slightly bogus to leave my HH for two weeks.
Tomorrow I am flying to San Jose via Dallas. I have yet to call the pediatrician to ask what mild sedative I can use to drug the little mermie for the long trip. Yes, shocking, but I still remember the flight attendants of my San Francisco flight pointing at us and going tsk tsk after we landed, after Sofia barely missing bringing down the flight with the mess and fuss she made.
The plan is to stay one week with Sofia's grandparents in Prunedale, check out the California Rodeo (yeehaaw) and then spend the other week in Santa Cruz. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to going to Santa Cruz, visiting my favorite bookstores, walking in Capitola Village and stuffing myself with tofu mayo at the Staff of Life coffeshop.
I've decided not to take my laptop with me so I can buy a new one. I don't know if my mailbox at UOL accumulate all the spam I receive daily without bursting out at the seams. We'll see.
My real estate odyssey continues. After almost two months of bogurific negotiations with two owners I still haven't bought an apartment at the highly coveted Marquês de Valença building. It's unfuckingbelievable how jinxed my life has become as far my property-owning ambitions go. There are time when I really feel like throwing the towel and settle for renovating my own apartment with pergo white pine floors, pastilhas de vidrotil e outras viadices.
Persistence. The HH says. Deep sigh. Let's focus on merrier things.
You know what's really great about taking a vacation? The fact that you don't have to work and can jump headlong in the Lord of the Rings, that is, after you're done telling the 15 stories in Historinhas de Contar, which is one of the most delightful books I've ever had the pleasure of telling to my little Mermie.
While I am gone, make sure you visit my quasi-updated blogroll, to your left. Also, there are some new linguablogs on the block, I've heard.
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[Peterson Speaker Series] Leading the Pack: How Companies are Collaborating to Tackle Plastic Packaging Waste
Panel Discussion | April 18 | Haas School of Business, Spieker Forum, Chou Hall
Institute for Business and Social Impact
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According to the EPA, containers and packaging make up a major portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), amounting to 77.9 million tons of generation in 2015. The issue of plastic packaging waste is a complex, universal issue. Our culture of throwaway disposables has led to an increasingly alarming rate of environmental consequences.
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The Last of Us
Hand numbered screen print. Printed by D&L Screenprinting.
One poster per person/household/etc. All sales are final.More info
Edition of: 350
Height: 24"
Width: 18"
It's Outbreak Day! For fans of the The Last of Us, September 26th is more than just the day the Cordyceps virus reached critical mass. It's an annual celebration featuring deals on the game, DLC, and merch, as well as the debut of new collectibles, and more. We're huge fans of The Last of Us and are thrilled to team up with the folks at Naughty Dog for a second time to create a limited edition poster inspired by the game.


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LED backlight offers terrific contrast. Good battery life. Leather palm rests. Featherweight. Innovative design.
Lacks integrated optical drive. Low-powered components.
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LED backlights will soon start showing up in many laptops, enabling thin and sleek designs that will blow your mind. The ASUS U1F, a 2.7-pound ultraportable, is one of the first to rock this technology.
ASUS laptops have fervently pushed the design envelope in the past two years. After all, AsusTek is widely considered one of the top five ODMs (original design manufacturers) in the world. It makes every laptop component imaginable, including chassis designs for Apple computers, so it's only logical that it would excel in this area. The ASUS U1F ($2,100 street) is the company's latest bid into the ultraportable market. It weighs a svelte 2.7 pounds and rocks LED (light-emitting diode) screen backlighting technology. The U1F is a traveler's delightthat is, if you can live with carrying an external DVD drive.
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Only a handful of vendors use LED backlights in their laptops. Sony recently implemented this technology in its TX series (Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P), and the Toshiba Portégé R500 Series also features an LED screen. Now, the ASUS U1F is reaping its benefits, too. For one, LEDs are more compact in size, roughly half the thickness of traditional fluorescent-lamp backlighting systems. This lets companies develop ultrathin screens; the one ASUS designed for the U1F is 5mm (0.2 inches) thick. That is almost as thin as the screen found on the Sony TXN15P; Sony is able to make its screen even thinner by housing it in carbon fiber. ASUS uses a magnesium-aluminum alloy to protect its screen, which is a little thicker but offers more protection from flexing. Another advantage is that the LEDs emit light in distinct colors: Light from three sources (red, green, and blue) is combined to form the picture. This yields uniform picture quality and excellent color contrast, and translates to deeper blacks and whiter whites on the screen.
The 11.1-inch screen looked magnificent when playing the DVD of The Incredibles. ASUS bundles desktop wallpaper that showcases the deep blacks displayed by the LED screen. My digital photos and even my YouTube videos look amazing under low light. The problem is that despite the fabulous colors, the screen is very sensitive to glare coming from any light source above you. If you want to avoid glare, you'll want the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (Vista) with its matte-finish screen instead.
Like the Sony TXN15P, the U1F's keyboard is horizontally challenged. The 92-percent-size keyboard is made for those with slender fingers, unlike the full-size one on the Panasonic CF-W5. Anyone who applies leather to a laptop is worthy of praise. In the U1F's case, the leather located on the palm rests is like an ottoman made for your wrists. The touchpad is responsive, but I found the mouse buttons difficult to press.
The only thing hindering the U1F from taking off is its lack of an integrated optical drive. At 2.7 pounds, I feel that AsusTek should have found a way to push the envelope even further. The Sony TXN15P and the Panasonic CF-W5, both of which weigh under 3 pounds, include dual-layer DVD burners, and the Toshiba R500 manages to integrate an optical drive in its tiny 2.4-pound frame. On a brighter note, the U1F's four USB ports (two on each side) are extremely rare on such a small system. In addition, you also get a FireWire port, ExpressCard slot, and a 4-in-1 card reader. The U1F doesn't have integrated WWAN yet, unlike the Sony and Panasonic, but you can always occupy the ExpressCard slot with a WWAN card. Because of its size and shape, the U1F can fit only a 1.8-inch hard drive. This also means that the drive spins at only 4,200 rpm, which downgrades performance.
It comes as no surprise that size constraints would greatly affect the system's performance. The U1F uses an Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core Duo processor, much like the Sony and the Panasonic. The Gateway C-120X, on the other hand, uses a ULV Core 2 Duo U7500, the latest in ULV processors from Intel. On SYSmark 2007 Preview, the Gateway's overall scores were about 6 percent better than those of the U1F, which uses a 1.06-GHz Core Duo U2400 rated at the same speed. The U1F's RAM configuration is a little weird. It comes with 1.5GB of RAM (a 512MB plus a 1,024MB module), instead of implementing a full 2GB, as does the C-120X. Regardless, it's enough to handle all Windows Vista Business's bells and whistles. Still, I'd prefer the system to come standard with 2GB of RAM, to offset some of the memory requirement from Intel's integrated graphics.
Aside from uniform picture quality, LED backlights have the advantage of lowering power consumption, increasing battery life. The system comes with a 53-Wh battery, which is considered medium size. Nevertheless, it lasted 2 hours 48 minutes playing a compilation of DVD videos. This is pretty decent battery life, considering the task. Playing DVDs is typically more demanding than day-to-day tasks such as e-mailing, Web browsing, and photo editing. With the U1F, you can get 5 to 6 hours of battery time running these basic tasks and more.
In the next few months, you'll be seeing more and more PC makers implementing LED backlights into their laptops. The ASUS U1F is one of the first of what's sure to be many ultraportables packing LED technology, and that and most of its other features earn it a clear thumbs-up. Still, you may find yourself missing that optical drive.
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The reason behind the unexpected popularity of the Korean version of the book published by Minumsa, which was printed five years ago, is SBS' mega-hit TV soap opera "Secret Garden."
Soon after the book made its TV debut, carefully tucked between the fingers of actor Hyun Bin and actress Ha Ji-won in the drama, it started to sell like hot cakes.
"The book is a classic so it used to sell slow and steady. But three days after it aired on 'Secret Garden,' 9,000 were sold and two weeks later, which is today, it marked 50,000. We are surprised, too, that it became such a big hit," Lee Mi-hyun, a PR official at Minumsa.
|A scene from "Secret Garden" where actress Ha Ji-won, who plays Gil Ra-im, reads the book "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (Captured from SBS)
As of Monday, the book ranked 4th place in the best selling list of Yes 24, an online book market, 3rd in that of Kyobo Online Bookstore's and second in that of Aladdin's, another online book retailer.
Off-line, the book ranks 13th place as of Monday in the bestselling book list by Korea Publishers Society which put together the lists from nine different bookstores including Kyobo, Youngpoong and Bandi & Lunis.
The book plays an important role in the drama. Although many different firms had published the book, Minumsa's was lucky enough to star in the show because the company had lent 3,000 books to fill the library in the main character's house.
"We were lucky and we think this will not end as a one-time thing because the book itself is a guaranteed classic. 'Momo,' which also marked a big hit after starring in 'My Lovely Sam-soon,' was a worldwide bestseller as well," said Lee.
In fact, not only Alice but also several other books made it into the bestseller list after making an appearance on a popular TV show.
The sales of "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie suddenly quadrupled in August after MBC's popular entertainment show "Muhandojeon" or "Infinite Challenge" aired a special episode motivated by the mystery novel.
"The Days of Seonggyungwan Scholars" by Jeong Eun-gwol, the original work of the hit KBS2 drama "Seonggyungwan Scandal," was steadily on the bestseller list while the drama ran from August to November.
|"The Days of Seonggyungwan Scholars" by Jeong Eun-gwol (Paran Media)
The book was originally published in 2007 but was republished in time for the TV soap. A follow-up book titled "The Days of Gyujanggak Officials," which was published in 2009, gained popularity among the drama's fans as well.
Jean Ziegler's book "Why Half the World Starves" doubled in sales after it appeared in "Secret Garden" along with many other books. In this case, the publishing company did not provide the book but the soap opera staff discovered it on their own.
|"Why Half the World Starves" by Jean Ziegler (Galapagos)
The book's popularity, however, only lasted about three weeks, unlike "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," perhaps because the book's appearance lasted only a couple of seconds and there were no lines regarding it, said Lim Byeong-sam, director of Galapagos, the book's publishing company.
|"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll (Minumsa)
"It is hard to calculate the exact effect of the TV drama alone because there were various situations simultaneously going on. The book, which is a steady seller in the social science section, usually sells well near the beginning of winter break and it was also one of Ven. Beopjeong's recommendation books, which were running a promotion event. Compared to the explosive effect it had when Han Bi-ya first introduced this book to the public years ago, the effect of 'Secret Garden' was weaker," said Lim.
But he added that books appearing in TV dramas are mostly positive in the publishers' point of view.
"The book industry is generally depressed right now, so it is very encouraging when books are starred in TV dramas. It could be the opportunity to invite TV drama viewers, who are usually considered as different from book readers, to bookstores," said Lim.
Some, however, worry that the hasty craze of certain TV-starred-books may not always bring constructive results.
"If more books are sold, thanks to TV drama's promotion effects, it is a good thing. But if the books gain popularity without any given thought on its content or quality but simply because the main character glanced at it once or because titles of the books connect to make sentences that only makes sense in the soap opera, we have to reconsider its effects," said Park Sin-gyu, manager of Changbi Publishers' Arts and Culture section.
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- Anonymous8/03/2012 8:58 pm
I made these and they came out great. Thanks for the recipe. Genius idea to put them in the cake tin.ReplyDelete
Kate UKReplies
Hi Kate, I am happy that your bread rolls came out well. Thanks for visiting my blog.Delete
Hi namita,ReplyDelete
Can you tell me what size round cake tin you used to bake your bread rolls in?
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Is this Laddi pav bread recipe??ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Chitra, I guess ladi pav are bread rolls. I checked out and discovered that the recipe of ladi pav is same as bread rolls.Delete
Rolls look awesome... Please can u tell how many rolls u made with 2cups. flourReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Deeksha, 2 cups of flour would give you around 20 small size bread rolls.Delete
Hey Namita,thanks a lot for your recipe ..got super soft buns and I made them as stuffed buns.... Came out super soft buns.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Deeksha, I am so happy that your buns came out well. stuffed buns was a great idea. Hope you try out other recipes too!Delete
Would baking at high altitudes make any difference in yeast and rising time? I am living at a place which is 7500ftReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Purpletree, yes, at this altitude, yeast will take longer to act. You will have to wait till dough doubles...Baking time will also go up.Delete
I am intrigued about the place you are in....7500ft...where is this?
- Karen6/07/2017 2:48 pm
Namita is this instant yeastReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Karen, I have used instant dry yeast. It is really dependable.Delete
Hi, had few queries- did you leave space between the dough balls before baking? Would it expand during baking? can we keep the dough in fridge and bake it next morning?wanted to try this recipe.. thanks in advance..ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Binu, Yes, leave some space between the dough balls. They rise and expand and fill up the space. It is best to bake fresh. Yes, you may keep the dough in fridge and bake next morningDelete
I m baking this with whole wheat flour and coconut oil; replaced sugar with honey. I m not sure if the yeast s instant or not, it's from abroad. Do you think I should do two proofing before baking? meaning allow it to double then shape to small buns n allow to rise again. thanks :-)Delete
Hello Binu, have you used the yeast before? If it is working, then you follow the recipe with just one rise. You'll love the soft texture and taste. Yes addition of honey and coconut oil is a good option. Happy Baking!Delete
Hello,dough rose well! I baked this as stuffed buns with raisins n cinnamon sugar. Came out nice, not too sweet n bit soft. I guess that's due to whole wheat flour. Simple recipe 👍Delete


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Shrimp Remoulade
I am so pumped about today's post! Normally, because I am land locked I have to use frozen shrimp, not fresh. And I understand that they are flash frozen most times even right on the boat after being caught and that the freshness is preserved but I still can't wrap my head around it enough to get excited like I do with fresh Gulf shrimp! We had a shrimp boil last week and I used frozen shrimp and it turned out great but today for FUN CAJUN FRIDAY I went out of my way to get great shrimp.
We're having shrimp remoulade which can be similar to a shrimp boil but less involved and not a one pot meal. Still just as delicious. We have family (literally all over the place) in New Orleans with several different restaurants. My husband's family on both his mother and father's side have seafood restaurants and have been in that business for generations. One particular restaurant has shrimp remoulade as an entree and I get it nearly every time we go. They have the best remoulade I've ever had. It's served on a bed of lettuce and it's light but has so much flavor.
There are many different varieties or ways of making remoulade and it seems none are ever the same. Some have a reddish tint while others, like this one is a little yellow in color, made with mayonnaise, creole mustard and extra hot horseradish. It's served cool but the flavor is super hot (or as hot as you want it to be) because of the horseradish. Besides being able to make it at the same time as your shrimp which ensures it's fresh, you can also adjust the spiciness and the amount. You can make enough for 2 or 10. I normally boil my shrimp and serve cocktail sauce alongside the remoulade as an appetizer but if you wanted it to be an entree, just serve it on the bed of crunchy lettuce with crackers as it is above.
I will show you both ways today and you can get my recipe for freshly made cocktail sauce (it's so super simple and much better than store bought) here. This is also the way I would simply boil shrimp for any type of recipe. I never cook shrimp without seasoning it with shrimp and crab boil. Even if I'm making shrimp to go in a dish and not be eaten alone I always simply boil it with salt for the water and liquid crab boil.
So many people don't know how to boil shrimp properly. They cook so fast you can overcook them in a heartbeat and they are tough and very hard to peel. If you let the water come to a rolling boil and then throw them in and boil for 1 minute, depending on the size of the shrimp, turn them off and let them sit in the water for 1 minute more, you're done! As soon as they turn pink all over they're there! DON'T overcook!
This recipe is so quick and easy and versatile. If you are making it for a sit down dinner as an appetizer I would serve it in individual cups with the roumalde or cocktail sauce and I think around 4-5 large or jumbo shrimp. It doesn't sound like enough I know but it is. If you're doing a sports type party or get together I would plan on about 3 people per pound and for an entree I would say 1/2 pound per person but we eat a lot of shrimp! You really can make it anything you want! Just get the largest shrimp you can find for this recipe.
Shrimp Remoulade
- 1/2 cup reduced fat olive oil mayonnaise (it's the healthiest)
- 2 heaping tablespoons creole mustard
- extra hot horseradish to taste (we all know I like things hot and my horseradish wasn't hot at all to me so I used the entire bottle…4 oz…start with a tablespoon and go from there)
- 1 lb large 16-20 count shrimp or larger
- 2 oz or half a bottle of Zatarain's liquid shrimp and crab boil
- chopped lettuce of your choice (I use romaine for the crunch and the added health benefits)
Remove the heads (if you have fresh shrimp) and rinse. Set aside. Fill a large pot with water, salt it and bring it to a boil. Add crab boil and shrimp. Once the pot comes back to a boil let it go for 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat. Let sit for another minute and then remove and set aside to cool. Mix together mayo, mustard and horseradish and chop your lettuce. Once the shrimp have cooled peel them and arrange over the bed of lettuce, in individual serving dishes or on a platter and serve with assorted crackers. Shrimp and remoulade or cocktail sauce can also be prepared up to a day in advance and chilled.
It took me less than 10 minutes to peel a little over a pound of shrimp! It's not nearly as bad as we all think it is.
See how oh so simple that was? And your guests will be impressed, I promise!
What's your favorite Cajun food? Give me some ideas and suggestions of what you'd like to see for coming weeks of Fun Cajun Friday!
Have an awesome weekend peeps! Find something on the site and make it for your family and friends and let me know how it turns out?


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Haneda Airport in Tokyo is a 5-Star rated airport by Skytrax. Though there are three terminals, there is a free shuttle bus running between the terminals which is an efficient way to move around. In this article, we have listed some interesting things you can buy at Haneda Airport in the international terminal in the first part, and in the domestic terminals (T1/ T2) in the latter part.
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Visit of local wineries and vineyards and taste our local grape varieties. It's a five day tour around northern Greece's famous refineries where we will have the opportunity to taste strong and mild varieties of wines.
(4 nights /5 days)
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hotel
Arrival at Thessaloniki's airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free. Dinner at local Greek typical tavern in the old city. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Full day visits to the local wine refineries and Vergina
Full day visit to the modern winery of Boutari where you will get the chance of wine tasting and experience of a multimedia show followed by a visit to Chrisohoou winery at Naousa. Continue to Vergina to admire the remains of the Royal Macedonian Palace and the Royal tombs of King Philippi the 2nd, farther of Alexander the Great. Return to Thessaloniki for overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Sightseeing of Thessaloniki town
The second capital of Greece and visits to the wine refineries Short city tour of Thessaloniki including a visit to Archaeological Museum followed by a visit to the wine factory of Tsantali. Upon arrival at Agios Pavlos of Halkidiki, you will start your visit at the well known Tsantali vineyards.You will have the chance to find out the traditional way of winemaking and you will walk down the steps to the underground stone cellars, where the Tsantali wines are aged. After a free-wine-testing session, which will help you to understand better the taste of the wine, you will have the opportunityto take some gifts for your friends of this excellent wine quality. Continue our drive to Porto Carras and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Full day tour of Porto Carras and Petralona cave
Morning visit to Porto Carras, one of the largest private owned winery and vineyard in Europe, on the slopes of Mountain Meliton. Early afternoon departure and return to Thessaloniki town via the Petralona Cave. The spectacular cave of Petralona is where the bones of various ancient animals have been found and where man first lived 250,000 years ago as well as the traces of the first fires lit by man. Gala dinner in a typical Greek restaurant in the area of Ladadika. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Departures
Free morning for shopping. Transfer to airport for your departure flight.


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Well, hey there. Life has taken a bit of a hectic turn–as it tends to do just when things start to feel like smooth sailing–and we're in a period of transition over here as my husband settles into his great new job with the not-so-great commute. Of course, more commute time=a much longer day for him, and a lot of added stress on both of us as I have to man the ship here at home and do all the kid-related running around, most of the cooking, etc. Like so many worthwhile things in life, this new job for him has given us new challenges, but it's worth it.
And as you know from my last few posts, I'm not quitting, but I am struggling to find a balance between the hectic-ness and continuing my forward motion on this journey into badassery.
I've written about 10 blog posts (in my head, of course, where they're not as interesting to you) but by the time I get a minute to sit down in front of the computer, I draw a blank. What was that fabulous phrase I had in mind while I was driving to class at 5:20 the other morning? Or the gem I came up with just before I drifted off to a dead sleep last Tuesday night?
So I came up with a fairly brilliant idea and started using the voice recorder on my phone. It helps while I'm driving, as I usually tend to be the most inspired on my way to or from workouts. I've had this one recording I thought had some good ideas in it for about three days and kept trying to get to working it into a post. And it just hasn't happened.
So then I came up with a possibly even more brilliant idea but semi-terrifying idea to just give you the straight recording…why don't I just transcribe that shit for you so you can get the crazy thoughts straight from the horse's–er, my–mouth? I'm not going to edit it or try to make it make sense. I'm just going to give it to you. Talk about getting real. I am not thrilled about doing this but it's in line with my stepping further and further out of my comfort zone, and giving you a birds' eye view into my struggles.
Here goes (please let me type fast):
"I've been trying to figure things out. I've been trying to figure out what my problem is…why my attitude is so bad…(insert sound of blinker clicking…) I've been trying to figure out why I'm so grouchy when a couple of weeks ago I was so excited about what I was doing and how I was progressing. My progress didn't stop. So what was the problem? Why did I lost my excitement for my journey, including writing in the blog?
I was waiting. I was waiting for…no, I wasn't waiting. That's bullshit. Let's be honest. I was putting off. I was putting off writing another post until I had it all figured out. Ha! Yeah, right.
And then I remembered. People that read this blog…that like to read this blog…don't need me to have it all figured out. Part of what I wanted to do on this blog was share my 'figuring out' process. I definitely don't have it figured out yet, but here is what I know:
- I like waking up at 4:30am. I like sipping my coffee and having some quiet time in the morning.
- What I like even better is going to the gym after my coffee-sipping, working my ass off and coming out feeling like a f**king rock star.
But after that morning high, why am I so up and down throughout the day? That's what I don't know. Why do I let the fact that we're in a time of transition affect me so much?
Because I'm a human being, that's why. Duh.
So here we are in another time of transition and uncertainty, and I'm worrying. About a lot of things. I'm worrying about my family, I'm worrying about money, I'm worrying about…why am I worrying so much? What are my expectations? What am I trying to make happen that I can't control? Because that's what makes me worry. When I can't control stuff.
Here's another thing I know…what I can control is my own choices. And when I start to feel out of control with other things in my life, I start to let control of my food go. That's stupid! That's counterintuitive. Why would I do that? Why wouldn't I take control over the things I CAN control? I don't know. Human nature? At least, my human nature.
So you see I'm still figuring it out, but I have to hold onto the things I know.
- When things feel out of control, I can control my own choices.
- Endorphins are good, and I especially love them after morning workouts.
- When I eat a brownie that I mixed out of a box, it tastes like shit, and gives me a headache later on. And doing that is f**king stupid.
The end."
(At this point, I had turned off the recorder and kept driving. Then, I had some more thoughts pop into my head and turned it back on.)
"You know what? Maybe, maybe what I'm rebelling against is expectations. My own expectations of myself–which we all know are ridiculously high–everyone else's expectations of me, YOUR expectations of me…my readers. Maybe even though I love hearing positive feedback (who doesn't?) it puts additional pressure on me to meet those expectations, to be who everyone thinks I am.
What if I'm not that person? (pause) Am I really that person? (longer pause) I want to be that person. (REALLLLLLLLY long pause).
This is what happens when my apple cart gets upset. Everything in my life that I've ordered so nicely gets turned over. And I have to reshuffle it. But maybe that's a good thing. Maybe there's something really cool at the bottom of the apple cart and I never would have known it was there if it didn't get turned over.
That's the f***ing stupidest metaphor I've ever heard. Seriously lame. (longest pause ever).
Okay. That's it."
So, okay, there you go. And this reminds me of a quote that I have on my personal FB page and try to live by:
This "transition time" is not just something to be gotten through. Life is a series of transitions, and I'm going to keep working to figure it out, control what I can, and, in the meantime, enjoy the ride as much as possible.


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I recently took the subway in an unfamiliar city. When coming up from underground, though I could identify the intersection and knew roughly where in the city I was, I couldn't spot anything to give me a sense of direction. No recognizable buildings in the distance, no mountains, no waterways. I had to walk west about ten blocks, but without knowing the names of any streets in between I didn't want to risk a guess.
So, I did what any lost tourist eventually has to do, which is ask a local for help. My first local turned out to be British and new only how to get to her hotel, which didn't help me. The second person was much more help and immediately pointed out east and west for me.
So off I go, trotting westward down the boulevard. This is about 6 pm. Almost immediately I have to put my sunglasses on as I think, "Man, this is annoying, having to walk straight into the sun like this."
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Hello everyone, enjoying the Christmas Calendar so far? We defiantly are.
Today's entry is graphic designer Eysteinn Þórðarson, selected by Björn Loki & Elsa Jónsdóttir.
He hopes Santa will bring him some cool designs from JÖR by Guðmundur Jörundsson.
JÖR founder, Guðmundur Jörundsson, is a forceful newcomer to the Icelandic fashion scene and his A/W 2014 collection presented at this years DesignMarch included several stand out meanswear pieces. Read more about JÖR on our blog.
Every day up until the 24th, we ask our friends – designers, curators, architects and other wonderful folks – to answer the question:
"Which Icelandic designer/architect would you like to give you a present, and what would it be?"
The chosen designer/architect will then be the next one to answer.
Stay tuned tomorrow, when we will reveal Guðmundur's wish!
Images courtesy of Eysteinn, JÖR & Birta Rán


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One of the most successful films of 2015 was Ryan Coogler's Creed, a spinoff of the popular Rocky franchise. It features an older Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) training Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan), the son of Rocky's rival-turned-friend Apollo. To date, the sports drama has grossed $105.6 million at the domestic box office and earned widespread critical acclaim, including a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for Stallone.
The film has reinvigorated interest in the property, and many moviegoers are interested to see the career of Adonis continue. Stallone has even teased a possible storyline taking inspiration from The Godfather II, with a narrative that in part takes place in the past before Apollo's death at the hands of Ivan Drago. Whether that idea comes into fruition remains to be seen, but MGM certainly agrees with Stallone that Creed 2 should happen one day.
According to Variety, MGM CEO Gary Barber revealed he's eyeing a Fall 2017 release for a sequel to the studio's big hit, adding that a date has not been finalized at this point. It's no surprise that the studio is looking to fast track the project. Adonis was one of the past year's most memorable movie characters, and Jordan is a rising star in high demand. MGM wants to strike when the iron's hot and lock in all the principal players before the talent moves on to something else.
Should Creed 2 come together this quickly, one crucial part of the first film's success may not be able to return. Coogler was recently hired by Marvel Studios to helm the solo Black Panther vehicle, which is slated for a February 2018 release. Stallone told Variety there's a good chance Coogler only serves as an executive producer for the followup, saying, "Ryan is going to be gone for a couple of years." The prospect of someone else directing Creed 2 is a disappointing one, since the Coogler's handling of the material was one of the movie's greatest strengths.
While there's no shortage of talented filmmakers capable of delivering a compelling boxing drama, there's a debate to be had about whether or not MGM should wait for Coogler's schedule to free up before moving forward with the sequel. Creed was the brainchild of Coogler, who brought the idea to Stallone and waited years to get it off the ground. Simply put, it would be hard to replicate the personal touch Coogler gave Creed with a different director in tow. Coogler has illustrated a love and admiration for the Rocky universe and has a great understanding of the characters he created with his film.
On the other hand, there's no rule that says every installment in a film franchise has to come from the same director. Often times, a series will rotate filmmakers in order to keep things fresh (i.e. Mission: Impossible, Star Wars), so the argument can be made that giving someone else an opportunity to play in this sandbox would yield great results. It all depends on who MGM selects to call the shots, and that's a decision the studio probably won't make lightly. After Creed impressed many who saw it, the expectations will be high for the sequel and the studio will want to keep this train rolling.
NEXT: Sylvester Stallone On the Process of Making Creed
Creed is now playing in theaters. We'll bring you additional information on Creed 2 as it becomes available.
Source: Variety


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Personal setups » Niknak's Niner EMD on the GDMBRby niknak
This summer (2012) my wife and I spent two glorious weeks cruising down the Great Divide from Banff to Whitefish. Here's what I brought with me:
On the handlebars using a Revelate Sling and large Pocket:
- REI Quarter Dome T2 tent – The internal dimensions are a bit shorter and narrower than I prefer, but it sets up really quickly and easily.
- Panasonic DMC-LX5 camera – A great point n' shoot with good manual controls.
- Adventure Cycling maps – Indispensable for this route.
- Garmin Etrex 20 GPS computer – I never really got the hang of it and returned it when I got home. Didn't really need it for this route.
- Sandwich baggy full of charging cables and a spare set of batteries for the GPS – A necessary evil.
In the frame with a Revelate Tangle bag:
- Snacks! – The little pocket in the Tangle is perfect for a day's worth of munchies.
- Spare inner tube
- Patch kit
- Multi tool
- Chain breaker
- Sandwich bag with some small parts for emergency repairs
- small container of methylated alcohol from Canadian hardware store – Canada apparently doesn't sell denatured alcohol
- Lots of extra space for food
Behind the saddle with a Bagman rack and Carradice Super C saddlebag:
- Platypus GravityWorks water filter – Better than anything else we've tried, although a bit bulky.
- iPad 16GB wifi with book cover – Downloaded photos from my camera, updated the blog, checked the weather, searched for accommodations and restaurant reviews. A bit bulky. Looking forward to the iPad Mini!
- Jacks R Better Hudson River quilt – Very light and compact. Shoved inside a waterproof stuff sack with the Neo Air and lashed to the Super C.
- Thermarest Neo Air – Light, compact, comfy, warm, noisy, expensive, almost perfect.
- Smarwool ski cap
- Montbell Thermawrap – Light, compact, warm.
- Long sleeve Smartwool top
- REI adventure pants
- 1 pair synthetic boxer-briefs
- 1 extra pair Aerotech Designs padding touring underwear – A last-minute purchase that proved to be an excellent choice
- 1 extra pair synthetic socks
- 100-foot cord for bear hangs and laundry lines
- Sandwich bag for toiletries – travel toothbrush and toothpaste, small container of liquid soap, film canister of Ibuprofen, film canister of lotion, sunblock
- Specialized knee warmers
What I wore on and off the bike:
- Helmet
- cotton cycling cap
- prescription sunglasses
- Smartwool t-shirt
- Rapha Touring shorts – Get them on sale and they're still expensive, but I love them and wear them almost every day.
- Aerotech Designs padded touring underwear
- Synthetic socks
- Good old fashioned sneakers (GOFS) – I've toured with clipless but prefer the simplicity and comfort of sneakers and platform pedals.
In my REI Flash 18L backpack
- Platypus 3L bladder and hose
- REI somethingorother rain jacket
- REI bicycle rain pants
- Showers Pass booties – It's nice to have warm, dry feet.
- Wallet and passport


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January 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – The title of Steel Panther's third full-length album, All You Can Eat, came from a dream. However, it wasn't a dream Martin Luther King had or even any of the band members-Michael Starr [lead singer], Satchel [guitarist], Lexxi Foxx [bass], and Stix Zadinia [drums]-for that matter.


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Complete accounting cycle, special journals, payroll tax principles, special procedures, and financial statements. Accounting applications through practice set approach.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Students will be introduced to corporate accounting. Students will have an understanding of corporate transactions with an emphasis on stocks and bonds. The student will analyze financial statements including the statement of cash flows. Managerial accounting is also introduced in this class. PREREQUISITE: 10101101 Financial Accounting 1.
Intermediate Accounting course (in sequence with 10101107 Intermediate Accounting 2) covering complex accounting theory, financial statement preparation, and analysis of an in-depth nature. PREREQUISITES: 10101103 Financial Accounting 2 and 10103152 MS Excel B.
Intermediate Accounting 2 (in sequence with 10101105 Intermediate Accounting 1) covers complex accounting theory, financial statement preparation, and analysis of an in-depth nature. PREREQUISITE: 10101105 Intermediate Accounting 1.
This course addresses cost accounting principles, procedures, and managerial applications of cost data; theory of job order cost, process cost, and standard cost; and managerial cost decision making. Though not required, 10101103 Financial Accounting 2 is also recommended prior to taking this course. PREREQUISITES: 10101101 Financial Accounting 1 and 10103152 MS Excel B.
This course will prepare you to complete and file individual federal and Wisconsin income tax returns including the 1040EZ/WIZ, 1040A/1A, and 1040/1 with most common supporting schedules. This course is lecture- and project-based with most returns done manually and some comprehensive problems being computerized.
Study of state and federal laws affecting payroll -- Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal and State Unemployment Acts, Federal Insurance Contributions Act, Federal and State Withholding Tax Acts, payroll accounting procedures, and systems design. COREQUISITE: 10101101 Financial Accounting 1.
By using the tools and techniques learned in the class, students will understand how to use financial information to manage a business, make better financial decisions, increase business profitability, and improve cash flow. With a detailed review of what the numbers in the financial statements represent and how managers and owners use that information to be more successful in controlling and growing their business operations, students will learn how to use financial information to build an effective and realistic budget that can be used to control costs, improve profits and gain a competitive advantage. COREQUISITE: 10101101 Financial Accounting 1 or 10101176 Financial Accounting 1A
Students will learn to use MS Excel as it pertains mainly to accounting related functions. Activities will include working with pivot tables, exporting/importing information, continuing with advanced formulas and macros, using analytical options, and developing creativity/application skills in building spreadsheets to replace and enhance manual record keeping, calculations, and reporting. PREREQUISITES: 10101103 Financial Accounting 2 and 10103152 MS Excel B.
Students will learn the QuickBooks accounting software by performing tasks that involve the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll, and financial statements. Students will be responsible for finding and correcting errors in the QuickBooks program. PREREQUISITE: 10101101 Financial Accounting 1 or 10101176 Financial Accounting 1A.
This is a basic accounting course for non-accounting program students. The scope of study focuses on an introduction to business and accounting, analyzing and recording accounting transactions, performing the adjusting process, and completing the accounting cycle. Understanding is based both on theory and application.
This is an extension of Financial Accounting 1A involving the foundations of financial accounting. This course coupled with Financial Accounting 2 is intended to provide a solid understanding of financial accounting as a reference in various business environments as well as preparation for intermediate and advanced accounting courses for accounting program students. The scope of study focuses on an introduction to accounting systems, practice in accounting for merchandising businesses, implementing internal control procedures and accounting for cash, accounting for receivables, and accounting for current liabilities and payroll. Understanding is based both on theory and application. Prerequisite: 10101176 Financial Accounting 1A.
A complete presentation graphics course that allows you to produce professional-looking presentations. It gives you the flexibility to make informal presentations using overhead transparencies, electronic presentations, formal presentations using 35mm slides, or virtual presentations. Additionally, you can create paper printouts, outlines, speaker notes, and audience handouts.
This course introduces the basics of Microsoft Outlook. Participants will use e-mail, calendar, files, and other features to effectively manage business and personal information.
Students will learn word processing using MS Word. Credit A activities will include creating, editing, saving, formatting, printing, and other basic MS Word features.
Students will learn word processing using MS Word. Credit B activities include tables, mail merge, sort, graphics, and special features of MS Word. COREQUISITE: 10103146 MS Word A.
Students will learn word processing using MS Word. Credit C activities will include workgroup collaboration, macros, styles, and advanced formatting features of MS Word. COREQUISITE: 10103147 MS Word B.
Students will learn to use MS Excel. Credit A activities will include creating, editing, saving, formatting, printing, performing calculations, and enhancing worksheets through charts.
Students will learn to use MS Excel. Credit B activities will include using advanced features of formulas, object linking and embedding, multiple worksheets, 3-D references, macro basics and database basics. COREQUISITE: 10103151 MS Excel A.
Students will become skilled in using the Adobe Photoshop image-editing software package. Students will create and modify graphic images using various tools and techniques. They will learn to create original artwork, manipulate images, and create images for the Web and retouch photographs.
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Picture this: you need tables for an event, but there are so many different kinds to choose from! McCourt Manufacturing strives to give our customers a wide selection of tables and chairs, including special customization options.
The best tables are versatile and can be easily used any number of ways. This guide will help you navigate the particulars of staging and set-up with some proven advice on the functions of our most popular tables. Take it from us, a leading authority in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years!
Pedestal Tables
Pedestal tables would probably be the most versatile table in your arsenal when it comes to planning your layout. The lower pedestal tables can be used with regular seating, and their single column base offers more legroom for guests. The higher tables are appropriate for either relaxed or exclusive atmospheres as they're typically used for standing-room events. The absence of chairs cause the illusion of more free space, which can be used for either exclusive VIP sections or small get-togethers.
Their pillar-like design also makes pedestal tables ideal for use as display tables!
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- For regular 18"- 20" high chairs that allow your guest's feet to touch the ground.
- Counter Height Tables: 36"
- For stools that are between 24"- 28" high or for standing room.
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- Bar Height Tables: 42"
- For bar stools (28"- 30" high) or standing height.
- Ideal for drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Banquet Tables
Banquet tables can be round, square, or rectangular. They're incredibly popular because they can be used for most any occasion, but where do they work best?
Banquet tables are the sturdiest of all table options, with their four-leg frame offering the most fortified foundation. That means they're typically used as load-bearing tables, which can be used in any setting.
Here are some of the functions most banquet tables are used for:
- Dining Tables
- Buffet Tables
- Display Tables
- Equipment Tables
- Outdoor Picnic Tables
- And many more!
They can be made with a variety of materials (high pressurized laminate, plywood, polyethylene plastic, etc.), typically fitted to a heavy duty metal frame. Click here to check out the exclusive reinforced designs and features McCourt Manufacturing banquet tables are best known for!
Seminar Tables
Seminar tables are also a popular option! They are thinner and typically longer than banquet tables, which means two people on either side of a seminar table can interact without much difficulty. They also take up less space, which is ideal for smaller venues and especially when arranging tables in close proximity to each other or to a central point in the room, such as a stage.
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- Conference Rooms
- Conventions
- Classrooms
- Churches
- Meetings
Seminar tables are an incredibly popular choice for public events. Their width makes them easily accessible and even easier to maneuver!
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Commissioners were 'paid £500 to attend lobbying events'
NHS England has revealed that CCG members have been paid to attend events where they were being lobbied by companies trying to sell products to the NHS.
According to NHS England board papers, an external audit of conflict of interest policies found instances of CCG members 'involved in drugs purchasing decisions for NHS bodies who also hold advisory roles with drugs companies'.
In response, NHS England has published new guidance to CCGs on conflicts management which could mean over two thirds of CCGs will have to make changes to their board line up.
NHS England has been looking into how commissioners handle conflicts of interests partly as a result of the move towards CCGs taking on responsibility for commissioning primary care through 'co-commissioning' arrangements.
A National Audit Office report warned last autumn that the move to co-commissioning was putting GPs at risk of conflict of interest accusations.
NHS England's board today approved plans for a further 51 CCGs to take on full delegated responsibility for commissioning general practice, in addition to an existing 63 - meaning more than half of all CCGs are now responsible for GP contractual arrangements.
Following the audit, NHS England announced a series of measures to limit conflicts of interest, including CCGs appointing at least three lay board members and a conflicts of interest guardia, and publishing publically available registers of gifts and hospitality.
In today's NHS England board meeting, chair Professor Sir Malcolm Grant said around 30% of CCGs already have three lay board members.
NHS England said it will also 'toughen up' its internal conflicts of interest management, 'including more stringent safeguards on the role of interest groups, lobbyists, and commercial organisations in specialised commissioning'.
NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens said: 'In a tax funded health system, the public rightly demand high standards of probity from both NHS staff and health care suppliers.
'Recent cases in the UK and indeed worldwide have underscored the need for action."Sunshine" rules to bring greater transparency, tougher restrictions on conflicts of interest, and clearer guidelines on industry partnerships and influence will benefit patients and protect taxpayers.'
In today's board meeting, Professor Grant said the move 'institutionalised the potential of conflicts of interest' but board members agreed CCG co-commissioning was 'essential'.
Readers' comments (10)
This applies not just to procurement or advisory roles in pharma companies it also probably applies to the IT sector and foreign trips for CCG member dealing with IT and doing so called 'projects' which become ethereal once the NHS funding available has dried. Generally speaking, where money speaks, things are bound to go haywire if the people involved do not have enough integrity.
A small example is private companies being able to spam our nhs email boxes with no way to block them. Some are selling 'Hot topics' CQC training, offering locums or services or advertising medicines/vacs etc. With limited inbox capacity, one has to struggle with managing this spam. Why won't IT curb this practice or can't they?
Declaring conflicts of interest may have no impact. eg over 160 Lords have finaicial interests in private health firms, which they declared, but did not prevent them voting for increased use of private comapnies under the Health & Social Care Act. Likewise attendance by top NHSE officials at events sponsored by private firms lobbying for contracts, think all the woolly lobbying for consultancy work with the Sustainabiity & Transformatin Plans, will be fobbed off as 'invited speaker' 'paid for his own dinner' etc etc. The NHS and CCGs, who are easily flattered it seems, are having the wool pulled over our eyes.


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The strangers
"She glanced at me, and we both did that quick smile strangers do."
Estep, Jennifer. Cold Burn of Magic (Black Blade Book 1) (Kindle Location 1685). Kensington. Kindle Edition.
"a white upper middle class that has isolated itself from the rest of American society"[1]
"what Michael Sandel calls the "unencumbered self," the individual without context."[2]
The strangers do not see themselves as "a people apart," but as modeling a new global civilization based, in some part, on the environmental ideals of Maurice and Hanne Strong and the traditional spiritual institutions invited by them to establish centers in the Crestone area. Thus, they feel justified in demanding not only respect, but conformity. The right of the strangers to dominate the community is not negotiable.
General characteristics
- Strangers are in a hurry, and You are in their way.
- Strangers don't brook contradiction, of Anything they believe.
- Strangers never turn off their idling diesel pickups.
Rubes, otherwise known as sheep, are strangers, both local and transitory, that are the prey of the shysters who peddle such goods and services as dope, 30 minutes with the channeled spirit of Jesus or photographs of flying saucers.
Shysters are strangers who offer goods and services such as 30 minutes with the channeled spirit of Jesus or photographs of flying saucers. Various alternative medicine therapies and bogus modes of spiritual enlightenment such as "yoga" and "meditation" are favorite scams.
Working for shysters
Shysters don't believe in paying wages, benefits, or taxes. If you work for a shyster they may attempt to define you as a volunteer, a Wwoofer, or independent contractor. They may attempt to compensate you by providing dope to smoke or beer to drink. They may not have workman's compensation insurance, may not pay into unemployment insurance, may not pay into Social Security, and may not withhold income taxes.
Trust fund babies
Trust fund babies are young people, often from New England, with inherited money who arrive with enough money to purchase property and other resources and offer yuppie goods and services at inflated prices.
Progressives are the knee jerk progressive activists, including a few red diaper babies,[3] who dominate Crestone's "progressive" politics. The most extreme examples may fairly be characterized as feminazies and econazies due to their use of aggressive tactics.[4]
Images from Tu Casa, the San Luis Valley's resource for sexual and child abuse:
- Owning our story
- Courage
- Choose
- Resist
- Love
- Be careful
- Resist
- Your fault?
- Power and control
- People need fixing?
- Respect others
- Taking a stand
- Paying attention
- Chasing after
- Sparkle
- Real
Notes and references
Further reading
- "The Case for Talking to Strangers"
- When Strangers Meet: How People You Don't Know Can Transform You