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March 23rd, 2016 – Dallas Area: Neighborhood Intercept. WOW!
Much to my joy, the dry line – originally progged to be much further east, hangs out considerably west of the DFW area until after my work day ends.
As a result, I am treated to breath taking thunderheads, a 1.5 hour magnificent lightning show, then a wild wind and hail storm sweeping through our neighborhood.
Following are photos and story:
As setting sun descends into the horizon, a beautiful line of thunderheads gathers across our northwest sky, nearly taking my breath away with its splendor.
Here is a zoom into my sea of excitement and awe.
Here is one wonderful souvenir of the magnificent lightning show. Photo looking west; distant lights show part of Richardson Texas.
This breath taking outburst would definitely qualify as one of God's most magnificent fireworks. Notice too the "stacked plates" appearance of the thunderhead on the left. This indicates rotation or mesocyclonic type construction.
This breath taking lightning bolt further reveals the supercell structure of its parent thunderstorm. In addition to the circular "stacked plates" appearance, the cloud bank below may well be an inflow band or "beavers tail".
This is a video grab of the wind whipped hailstorm at its climax, showing leaves flying everywhere. The scene, illuminated by a distant lightning flash looks very much like being in the midst of a tornado.
The hail attained half dollar size in my neighborhood. It's the biggest I've personally seen in any yard I've ever lived (though saw much bigger stones in Oklahoma during my storm chase tours)
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You need the best computer protection advice available to keep yourself online in today's digital world. Ken's article covers the main areas computer users need to know.
Internet safety is a must, but how do you know where to start? With hacks and scams running rampant across the internet it is no wonder you can feel overwhelmed at the thought of protecting your data and your computer.
There are a few simple
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The first place you should start is to educate yourself. This is the best computer protection advice available. You need to know what kind of scams are out there so you can avoid them.
If there is attachments in an email
that look fishy, do not open them. This is one of the most common ways hackers
spread malware,so if you are in doubt, better be safe than sorry.
Phishing scams are another popular hack out there. Phishing is when hackers pretend they are a legitimate company. PayPal experienced this not too long ago.
The hacker sends out an email with the company logo on it and even has a website setup for you to input your login name and password. Once you do this, they have access to your account.
If you are unsure the real company is sending you information or something doesn't seem right, physically call the company. This is the best way to resolve a problem and they will be happy to know there is a scam out there so they can put an end to it.
Free software (Opens New Window) is another baiting tactic hackers use. Do not install software that is free from the internet. Chances are it comes with malware, adware, and spyware.
Furthermore, do not give access to your computer to a third party. This is another way people will try to get your information.
A firewall is placed between your computer and the internet. It is either hardware or software and only allows the right types of data to cross the firewall.
You may be wondering if you do have a firewall. If you have a router, you have one type of firewall that stops random networking internet threats from connecting to your computer.
Malware can get into your computer in very sneaky ways. It can sneak in through email attachments, clicking on links, or downloading software.
Make sure you have a malware scanner installed on your computer to watch for any threats. As soon as it detects a threat, the scanner will remove them, making your computer safe again.
It is important not to download free malware software from the internet. It is a good idea to purchase it from a reputable company to be completely safe.
Furthermore, ensure your malware software is up to date. Install any updates and set the scan to every day. This way, you will not miss anything and neither will your anti malware.
Chances are you have a home WiFi network set up (Opens New Window) so you can access the internet remotely.
The network should be secure, meaning you need an access key and password to connect to it. If you do not, make one as soon as possible because anyone will be able to get into your network and retrieve your data.
While out and about, it is a good idea to use secure network connections when you are accessing your email or other online accounts. Secure connections, such as those with https, use encrypted connections so they are harder to hack.
If for some reason your computer happens to get hacked or becomes infected with malware, you want to be sure everything is backed up physically.
Make sure all of your data can be retrieved either through a cloud backup service (Opens New Window) or an external hard drive. In case anything happens, you will be happy you have your data easily retrievable.
Keeping your computer safe should be a top priority when surfing the internet or backing up your files. Furthermore, having anti malware and antivirus software installed adds an extra layer of protection.
Take these tips and put them to good use to minimise threats so you can browse safely.
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History of The Aspen Appraisal Group
Crystal Palace Bulding
The Aspen Appraisal Group started as James J. Mollica & Associates, Inc. in 1973. Jim Mollica, the founder, received his RM designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers in 1975 and became one of the youngest MAI's in Institute history in 1977.
Scott Bowie joined the firm as an appraisal associate in 1976, Randy Gold in 1978. Both were designated MAI by the Appraisal Institute in 1984, at which time they also joined Jim as equity partners in the firm. Jim left the company in 1989 to pursue other interests. Scott retired in 2005 but remains an adviser to the firm.
Betsy Krizmanich joined the company in 1985. She received her SRA designation in 1990. In 2010 she became an equity partner with Randy and Aspen Appraisal Group, LLC was formed.
US Bank Bulding
In 1977 the firm moved into offices in the historic Crystal Palace Building in the heart of Aspen's commercial core, where it remained for 32 years. In 2009 the firm relocated to the US Bank Building at 420 East Main Street.
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An image of what purports to be a redesigned, slim version of the Xbox 360 has been posted on the web. The image, as you can see above, shows a much smaller motherboard and only a single heatsink and fan design.
Microsoft has apparently managed to combine the CPU and GPU onto a single chip which is also smaller than the original separate processors. That would mean it is significantly cheaper to make, requires less power to run, and produces less heat. The heat aspect has always been a problem for Microsoft, but needed to be dealt with properly if a slim version of the 360 was ever going to appear.
The legitimacy of the image is in question, and the use of a CoolerMaster fan does little to aid believing this is the real deal. The originating website is Chinese-language site A9VG, but there is nothing to back up the claims that this is a real 360 motherboard.
Read more at Kotaku
Matthew's Opinion
When Sony re-released the PS3 in its Slim form sales went through the roof, and Sony is still struggling to keep up with demand. Regardless of what Microsoft says about its lead in the console marketplace, it could really do with something to give sales a boost this year.
Releasing a 360 Slim would be a nice solution, and would surely entice more people to buy Microsoft's console. If Microsoft could fix the heat issue once and for all it also may build a bit of confidence among gamers before the release of its next console.
If an Xbox 360 Slim did appear, would you buy one? Or does the risk of the 360 hardware overheating in a smaller package seem too risky?


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Canteens were a distinctive feature of the USSR during the years of the initial Five-Year Plans. They were intended to be at the core of the formation of the new Soviet citizen. The food they served was therefore supposed to validate the success of the Revolution: white bread, meat, and other good and healthy food were to be concrete markers of the plans' achievements. Huge "factory kitchens" appeared in the main cities of the country. Far from symbolizing the successes of the socialist vision, however, they illustrated to Stalinist Soviet society the fundamental discrepancy between official discourse and reality. Food was scarce; the people suffered from shortages and, in worst cases, from famine. The canteen nonetheless became one of the few places where Soviet workers and urban dwellers had a relatively reliable access to food, and it also served as a central place of contact between the population and the authorities. The intimate experience of eating became a highly political one, contributing to the formation of homo sovieticus.
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Cheese Smoky Grilled Corn on the Cob
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Serves 1
Quite often the first thing people say when they find out that you are vegetarian or vegan is "but what about BBQ?!" Well… It doesn't have to be all about meat when it comes to BBQ. Grilled vegetables and Asian style mushrooms, BBQ-flavoured tofu, let alone a whole bunch of veggie burgers and sausages available in stores. But today I will focus one a very particular classic – corn on the cob! My Cheese Smoky Grilled Corn on the Cob is always a winner at any BBQ party. Very easy to make and equally easy to impress your guest with this flavoursome and summery dish. So, let's get messy?
Cook Time
20 hr
Total Time
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Cook Time
20 hr
Total Time
20 hr
- 4 Ears of Corn
- 90g Butter
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- Pinch (or few) of Chilli Pepper
- 100g Grated Cheddar
- ½ Bunch of Chopped Coriander or Parsley
- 1 Lime
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- First of all, peel back the husk of the corn, leaving the husk on about 2-3 cm on the bottom of the corn. Gather the husk at the tip of the corn into a "ponytail".
- Soak the corn in water overnight or boil the corn for 10 minutes before grilling if you didn't have time to soak. Whether soaking or boiling make sure the corn is fully submerged in water.
- Drain well the corn. Melt 50g of butter and generously brush the corn.
- Place on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning every 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix together the garlic salt, smoked paprika and chilli.
- Cut the rest of the butter into 4 cubes.
- When the corn is ready, remove from the heat and rub the butter into the corn. Be careful as it is very hot.
- Sprinkle with spice mix put on the serving plate and while still hot add grated cheese on top.
- Garnish with some chopped coriander or parsley and lime wedges.
- I personally like to serve some soured cream and tomato chutney on the side for dipping however this is totally optional.
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This section features just some of our many generous donors.
Trusts and Foundations
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Have you ever made a recipe that comes out looking like crap but tastes really good? I had that experience with these cookies. After making flourless peanut butter cookies, I wondered if I could apply the same easy recipe with Nutella.
Well, my first batch was a complete mess. Nutella spreads a lot more than peanut butter and the cookies all blended together into one giant sheet. They were an ugly mess. Yet addicting when I broke off a piece. The outside was super thin and crispy. The inside was chewy, almost like a hardened caramel. Not quite the texture of your average cookie. But they tasted really yummy.
So I set about trying to correct the recipe. I'm sure there is a way to make a good flourless Nutella cookie, but so far all the flourless cookie recipes I've come across require whipping egg whites and I wanted something easy. I also wanted to somehow preserve the intense Nutella flavor and not make the cookie doughy.
So I added a little tiny bit of flour at a time until I finally made a version where the cookies baked as round cookies rather than one melted mess.
Nutella Cookie Crisps
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 6 tbsp flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix everything except chocolate chips in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Batter will be sticky and wet.
- Scoop 1/2 tablespoon dough and place onto cookie sheet, space about 3 inches apart. Make sure to keep the cookie balls very small as they will spread a lot when baking.
- Bake cookies about 9-10 minutes. Careful not to overbake or else cookies become more hard than chewy. Leave cookies on sheet to cool and set.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.


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#ARCBookReview: Rescued by Love (Love in Bloom: The Ryders #4) by Melissa Foster
ARC Book Review:
Rescued by Love by Melissa Foster is the fourth book in The Ryders series which is also part of the bigger Love in Bloom series. While part of a series and despite recurrences of characters from previous books, this book can be read as a standalone story.
Addison West and Jake Ryder meet in a party and sparks fly but as is the case with Melissa's books, here too, both these characters have many reasons to resist this attraction and run in the opposite direction when faced with their true feelings for each other. Will they be able to set conquer all their fears and embrace their true feelings?
This book has all the ingredients for entertainment. The atmosphere is relaxed, festive and homely with marriages, fun filled evenings with family and budding romance in the air. I felt like I was actually present there and thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the island with its fresh and soothing air away from the chaos of the city.
Further, satisfaction was provided by my beloved characters from the previous books who are all now happily together. I enjoyed getting further insight into their new lives and it was like meeting old friends.
Jake and Addy are both strong characters and their romance is hot and sassy. The kisses are toe curling and the intimate scenes scorching hot and sexy. The sex is beautifully balanced with the emotional upheaval of the characters and I felt connected with both Jake and Addy and rooted for their HEA all through the book!
All in all, Rescued by Love by Melissa Foster entertains and is a book that will further bolster your faith in the power of love. A perfect leisure read, I give it 4 stars out of 5 and recommend it to all adult lovers of romance.
I received an ARC from the author and the above is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
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I went on a vacation to europe
After a very bad breakup, fighting with friends and suffering from winter depression I was in a slump, until I went on a vacation to Europe with my senior class To Greece, Italy, and Spain. Becuase it our tour was booked through an educational organization our group got paired with a group from America (I'm from Canada, but not the point) thats when i met Eric. He was an amazing guy and he made me feel so special and for the first time in months I was really happy, like truely happy. One night we were on a ferry to Italy and the top deck of the boat was completely deserted and that was where Eric and I had our first kiss and it was the best first kiss I have ever experienced. Throughout the trip we were together constantly, i would fall asleep on his shoulder on the buses and he would brush my hair out of my face and kiss my forehead and he said that when he did that i would smile in my sleep. But of course all good things must come to an end. The groups traveled together to the airport but my group had to leave almost as soon as we got there, so i had no time to say good bye to Eric, but (now here is the best part) when i was going down the escalator on the other side of customs Eric came racing down the stairs so say goodbye to everyone in the group. He came to me last, as soon as he wrapped his arms around me I instantly burst into tears. My friend practically had to tear me away from him, he whispered a goodbye in my ear and we departed and I havent seen him since. And I think about him everyday.
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Front Matter
- International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
- Published Date:
- April 2012
© 2012 International Monetary Fund
Third printing (revised), May 2012
Cover: IMF Multimedia Services Division
Composition: Maryland Composition, Inc.
Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Fiscal monitor—Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009–
- v. ; cm. — (World economic and financial surveys, 0258-7440)
- Twice a year.
- Some issues have also thematic titles.
1. Finance, Public—Periodicals. 2. Finance, Public—Forecasting—Periodicals. 3. Fiscal policy—Periodicals. 4. Fiscal policy—Forecasting—Periodicals. 5. Financial crises— Periodicals. 6. Global Financial Crisis, 2008–2009—Periodicals. I. International Monetary Fund. II. Series: World economic and financial surveys.
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P.O. Box 92780, Washington, DC 20090, U.S.A.
Telephone: (202) 623-7430 Fax: (202) 623-7201
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Preface
- Executive Summary
- 1. Continued Fiscal Tightening Is in Store for 2012, Particularly among Advanced Economies
- 2. Debt Ratios Are Still on the Rise, but Peaks Are within Sight
- 3. Easy Does It: The Appropriate Pace of Fiscal Consolidation
- 4. High Gross Debt Levels May Overstate Challenges in the Short Run …
- 5. … But Long-Run Debt-Related Challenges Remain Large
- 6. Anchoring Medium-Term Fiscal Credibility: The Second Generation of Fiscal Rules
- 7. Conclusion and Risk Assessment
- Appendixes
- Methodological and Statistical Appendix
- Acronyms
- Country Abbreviations
- Glossary
- References
- Boxes
- 1. Measuring Fiscal Space: A Critical Review of Existing Methodologies
- 2. Fiscal Fundamentals and Global Spillovers in Emerging Economies
- 3. Government Shares in Publicly Listed Companies
- 4. The Evolution of Seigniorage during the Crisis
- 5. The "Fiscal Compact": Reforming EU Fiscal Governance
- A2.1. Experience with Large Fiscal Adjustment Plans in Ireland and Portugal
- A3.1. Subnational Government Response to the Financial Crisis in the United States and Canada
- A3.2. Assessing the Cyclicality of Subnational Government Policies
- Figures
- 1. CDS Spreads and Sovereign Ratings
- 2. Decomposition of General Government Gross Debt Accumulation, 2012–13
- 3. Interest Rate–Growth Differential (r – g)
- 4. Difference between Baseline and Debt-Stabilizing Interest Rate–Growth Differential, 2015
- 5. Advanced Economies: Range of 10-Year Bond Yields in 2011–12
- 6. Institutional Investor Holdings of Government Debt, 2011
- 7. Impact on the Debt Ratio in the First Year of a 1 Percent Package of Discretionary Fiscal Measures
- 8. Advanced Economies: General Government Deficit and Debt, 2012
- 9. Fiscal Adjustment and CDS Spreads with Alternative Fiscal Multipliers
- 10. Trends in Central Bank Claims on Government
- 11. Change in General Government Financial Assets since 2007
- 12. Change in Net Consolidated Government and Central Bank Debt, 2007–11
- 13. Outstanding Government-Guaranteed Bonds and Debt of Government-Related Enterprises
- 14. Difference between 2011 Cyclically Adjusted Primary Balance and That Required to Reduce Debt
- 15. Trends in National Fiscal Rules
- 16. Components of the Fiscal Indicators Index, 1996–2012
- 17. Fiscal Indicators Index by Region, 2002–12
- A1.1. Country Characteristics and Multipliers
- A1.2. Fiscal Multipliers in G-7 Economies
- A1.3. Cumulative Fiscal Multipliers: Fiscal Expansion
- A1.4. Cumulative Fiscal Multipliers: Fiscal Contraction
- A1.5. G-7 Economies: Cumulative Impact on Output from a Negative Discretionary Fiscal Spending Shock
- A2.1. Average Composition of Recent Fiscal Adjustment Plans by Vintage
- A3.1. Growth Rates of Subnational Government Real Per Capita GDP, Own Revenues, Total Expenditures, and Central Government Transfers
- A3.2. Overall Balance as a Percentage of GDP
- Tables
- 1. Fiscal Balances, 2008–13
- 2. Selected Advanced Economies: Gross Financing Needs, 2012–14
- 3. Selected Emerging Economies: Gross Financing Needs, 2012–13
- 4. Low-Income Countries: Selected Fiscal Indicators, 2008–13
- 5. General Government Debt, 2008–13
- 6. Components of Consolidated Government and Central Bank Debt, 2011
- 7. Selected Advanced Economies: Financial Sector Support
- 8. New Fiscal Rules Adopted since 2010
- 9. Type of Recently Adopted National Fiscal Rules (since 2010)
- 10. Assessment of Fiscal Sustainability Risks, 2012
- A1.1. First-Year Fiscal Multipliers: Summary of Findings from Previous Literature
- A2.1. Fiscal Adjustment Plans
- A2.2. Differences between Planned and Actual Adjustment in the Structural Primary Balance
- A2.3. Government Deficit and Debt Revision: Overview
- A3.1. Estimation Results: Measuring Procyclicality of Subnational Government Fiscal Policies
- Statistical Tables
- 1. General Government Balance
- 2. General Government Primary Balance
- 3. General Government Cyclically Adjusted Overall Balance
- 4. General Government Cyclically Adjusted Primary Balance
- 5. General Government Expenditure
- 6. General Government Revenue
- 7. General Government Gross Debt
- 8. General Government Net Debt
- 9a. Advanced Economies: Structural Fiscal Indicators
- 9b. Emerging Economies: Structural Fiscal Indicators
- 10a. Advanced Economies: Illustrative Adjustment Needs
- 10b. Emerging Economies: Illustrative Adjustment Needs
- 11. Market Value of Government Shares in Partially Privatized Firms Listed on the Stock Exchange in Selected Countries
Editor's notes
(April 19, 2012) The headings in Figure A1.4 on page 38 have been changed in the second printing to correct a typographical error.
(May 1, 2012)
The following changes have been made in the third printing:
1. Figure 6 on page 14 has been revised to add data for the United States.
2. In Statistical Tables 9a and 9b, pages 69–70, on structural fiscal indicators for advanced and emerging economies, respectively, data in the second column, "Net present value of pension spending change, 2010–50," have been revised as follows:
- In Statistical Table 9a, the statistic for Austria has been changed from –40.1 to 20.3; and the advanced economies average has been changed from 31.1 to 31.6.
- In Statistical Table 9b, the statistic for Turkey has been changed from 243.3 to 150.1; the statistic for Ukraine has been changed from 346.4 to 84.6; the emerging economies average has been changed from 66.6 to 61.3; and the G-20 emerging average has been changed from 92.9 to 88.7.
3. In Statistical Table 9a, page 69, data for the Slovak Republic have been added to replace ellipsis points, as follows:
- • For "Pension spending change, 2010–30," the statistic is 0.7.
- • For "Net present value of pension spending change, 2010–50," the statistic is 25.5.
- • For "Health care spending change, 2010–30," the statistic is 1.2.
- • For "Net present value of health care spending change, 2010–50," the statistic is 37.1.
- The inclusion of these data for the Slovak Republic necessitated correction of the advanced economies average in the table, as follows:
- • For "Pension spending change, 2010–30," the average has been changed from 1.2 to 1.1.
- • For "Net present value of health care spending change, 2010–50," the average has been changed from 100.6 to 100.3.
4. In Statistical Table 10a, page 71, data for the Slovak Republic have been added to replace ellipsis points, as follows:
- For "Age-related spending, 2011–30," the statistic is 1.8.
- For "Required adjustment and age-related spending, 2011–30," the statistic is 6.2.
The projections included in this issue of the Fiscal Monitor are based on the same database used for the April 2012 World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report (and are referred to as "IMF staff projections"). The fiscal projections refer to the general government unless otherwise indicated. Short-term fiscal projections are based on officially announced budgets, adjusted for differences between the national authorities and the IMF staff regarding macroeconomic assumptions. The medium-term fiscal projections incorporate policy measures that are judged by the IMF staff as likely to be implemented. For countries supported by an IMF arrangement, the medium-term projections are those under the arrangement. In cases in which the IMF staff has insufficient information to assess the authorities' budget intentions and prospects for policy implementation, an unchanged cyclically adjusted primary balance is assumed, unless indicated otherwise. Country-specific assumptions are detailed in the Methodological and Statistical Appendix, which precedes the Statistical Tables.
The Fiscal Monitor is prepared by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department under the supervision of Carlo Cottarelli, Director of the Department, and Philip Gerson, Deputy Director. This issue is coordinated by Martine Guerguil. Principal contributors include Nina Budina, Laura Jaramillo Mayor, Tigran Poghosyan, and Anke Weber. Nathalie Carcenac, Petra Dacheva, and Raquel Gomez Sirera provided outstanding research assistance. In addition, contributions were provided by Ali Abbas, Elif Arbatli, Mark De Broeck, Xavier Debrun, Julio Escolano, Luc Eyraud, Borja Gracia, Bertrand Gruss, Jiri Jonas, Carsten Jung, Stella Kaendera, Tidiane Kinda, Andrea Lemgruber, Paolo Mauro, Jimmy McHugh, Marialuz Moreno-Badia, Geremia Palomba, Iva Petrova, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro, Rafael Romeu, Andrea Schaechter, Abdel Senhadji, Anna Shabunina, Mauricio Soto, and Mauricio Villafuerte. Maria Delariarte and Nadia Malikyar provided excellent administrative and editorial assistance. From the IMF External Relations Department, Nancy Morrison and Michael Harrup edited the volume, and Michael Harrup managed its production.
Inputs, comments, and suggestions were received from other departments in the IMF, including area departments—namely, the African Department, Asia and Pacific Department, European Department, Middle East and Central Asia Department, and Western Hemisphere Department—as well as the IMF Institute, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, Research Department, Statistics Department, and Strategy, Policy and Review Department. Both projections and policy considerations are those of the IMF staff and should not be attributed to Executive Directors or to their national authorities.
Policymakers face the dilemma of how best to respond to the challenges of slackening global activity and continued financial volatility without losing sight of their medium-term adjustment needs. In countries with fiscal space, the pace of near-term fiscal adjustment plans should be calibrated to avoid undue pressures on activity and employment. In 2012, deficits in the advanced economies are projected to decline on average by about 1 percentage point of gross domestic product (GDP) in cyclically adjusted terms and slightly faster in 2013. This is broadly appropriate, although countries with enough fiscal space could consider slowing the pace of near-term adjustment to reduce downside risks. Should growth slow further, countries with fiscal space should allow the automatic stabilizers to operate freely and allow the deficit to rise to avoid excess fiscal contraction, which could worsen economic conditions. But short-term caution should not be an excuse to slow or delay efforts to put public finances on a sounder footing over the medium term, as this remains a key requirement for sustainable growth. In emerging economies fiscal adjustment will slow considerably this year. Again, in the context of somewhat weaker growth, this slowing is appropriate, and also in light of the stronger fiscal position of these economies with respect to advanced economies. Over the medium term, however, the fiscal space eroded during 2008–09 should be fully rebuilt, so as to restore flexibility to respond to future downturns.
Against that background, this issue of the Fiscal Monitor examines in more detail the concept of fiscal space, or the scope that policymakers have to calibrate the pace of fiscal adjustment without undermining fiscal sustainability. Among the conclusions that emerge are the following:
- In the short to medium term, many countries remain vulnerable to unexpected shocks, leaving them with little margin for policy errors. Although debt ratios are expected to begin stabilizing by 2015 in the large majority of countries, the risk of a setback is high, constraining policy options.
- In the current recessionary context, the negative impact of fiscal adjustment on activity can be expected to be large, as confirmed by new work on the size of fiscal multipliers during periods of weak economic activity. When multipliers are on the high side, the beneficial impact of fiscal adjustment on debt ratios and spreads may be delayed. This is another reason why, as long as financing allows, a gradual but steady pace of adjustment seems preferable to heavy front-loading. Adjustment should be accompanied by broad and proactive communication strategies to fuel confidence and credibility.
- Since 2008 the rise in general government gross debt ratios may have overstated short-term pressures on the public finances in some countries, primarily because of the surge in seigniorage and the accumulation of assets by central banks (including government paper). This comes to light when looking at consolidated net balance sheets of governments and central banks. However, large central bank holdings of government debt and other assets will need to be liquidated or rolled over to the private sector as the demand for base money returns to more normal levels, meaning that gross general government debt, alongside net debt, remains a key indicator of public indebtedness over the longer term. The process of reducing central bank balance sheets will be difficult to manage without previous or parallel medium-term fiscal consolidation.
- Countries can have flexibility in the short term without having it in the longer term. The need to reduce debt ratios and to address pressures from entitlement spending means that very few countries have long-term fiscal space. The design and implementation of credible medium-term adjustment plans therefore remains a sine qua non for most advanced, and several developing, economies. Progress in this area is accelerating, but there is still a long way to go, including in the largest economies.
- A growing number of countries are putting in place fiscal rules. Although they are not a substitute for specific long-term adjustment plans, fiscal rules can build confidence and facilitate the establishment of a political consensus on fiscal policy. Second-generation fiscal rules are typically more complex than earlier versions, providing greater flexibility to respond to economic cycles but with more-binding corrections for past deviations. As such, they also raise significant enforcement and monitoring challenges.
Overall, fiscal risks remain elevated, although there are signs that in some key respects they are less acute than six months ago. Past efforts with fiscal consolidation are beginning to bear fruit, particularly when buttressed by credible institutional commitments. Nevertheless, debt ratios in many advanced economies are at historic levels and rising, borrowing requirements remain very large, financial markets continue to be in a state of alert, and downside risks to the global economy predominate. In this uncertain environment, the challenge for fiscal policy is to find the right balance between exploiting short-term space to support the fragile recovery and rebuilding longer-term space by advancing fiscal consolidation.


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The three sections in one folder help keep multiple documents separate. The sections are closed on two sides to prevent papers from falling out and it can hold up to 175 sheets of paper. I have already started to use this to keep my review information separated. I am sure many of my readers are product reviewers. So, you will understand I am often reviewing multiple products at a time. This product will make my life a little easier to keep product information separate and safe until I complete each review.
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WESTMINSTER, Md. – When the baseball season opens on Saturday, McDaniel has a couple of important things working in its favor. Not only has the Green Terror been able to be on its field for the vast majority of preseason, but the squad also returns experience at virtually every position on the diamond.
Senior captain Chris Longo (Monroe, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury) anchors the team from behind the plate after hitting a team-best .359 last season.
Marshall Betts (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) and James Chiorello (East Windsor, N.J./Lawrenceville Prep) emerged in the power spots in the lineup as freshmen but both missed time with injury. Chiorello rapped out 33 hits, including 13 for extra bases, with 18 RBIs from the cleanup spot while Betts had 26 hits and 13 RBIs from the three hole.
Patrick Christopher (Union Beach, N.J./St. John Vianney) and Jimmy Najera (Fort Washington, Md./DeMatha) return to their corner outfield positions and will likely flank Betts and Chiorello in the lineup once again.
Christopher, the starting right fielder, had a team-high 39 hits and was one of just two players to start all 32 games last year. He added 17 RBIs, three doubles, three triples and a home run. Christopher was 9-for-10 in stolen bases.
Najera, the starting left fielder, led the team with four home runs, hitting .323 with 32 hits, four doubles and a triple. He also knocked in 16 runs.
The Green Terror also returns its pitching staff fully intact from a 2011 corps that ranked fifth in the Centennial Conference in earned-run average.
Zach Jones (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) will likely reprise his role as the ace of the staff after a recording a 3.47 ERA and fanning 46 batters last year.
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Social and business analyst Stephen Alexander reviews the message of the current Food Inc. documentary film and reflects on future trends of an increasingly globalised food industry.
WHILST enjoying the usual delicious Pomadora's meal at a Maleny Film society evening recently, I commiserated with a fellow member who groaned about having to sit through a documentary called Food Inc. that promised to change the way we regard what we eat, rather than be entertained by watching a good foreign film on a Saturday night.
So sitting near the back, ready if necessary to make a quick exit, I was pleasantly surprised by the treatment of the subject and the logical rationale of the narrative. The clearly structured story articulated one of the most important problems challenging the USA – its ability to survive and prosper in the 21st century as it watches its population's health dramatically decline.
There's an explosion in chronic disease, where over 33% of the population are now drug-dependent for life. Also, the recent advice given to President Obama by his own cancer panel (set up by the Bush administration), that over 41% of the whole population will now get cancer, raises deep concerns about the ability of that country to maintain an efficient workforce or even a standing army.
More alarmingly, this report found that the true burden of environmentally-induced cancer has been grossly underestimated.
"With nearly 80,000 chemicals on the market in the United States," the report states, "many of which are used by millions of Americans in their daily lives and are understudied and largely unregulated, exposure to potential environmental carcinogens is widespread.
One such ubiquitous chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), is still found in many consumer products and remains unregulated in the United States, despite the growing link between BPA and several diseases, including various cancers."
This problem is compounded by the various government agencies which seem to be working on behalf of the food sector rather than their stated position of protecting the consumer. This is the case even when products are proven to cause serious harm. This may be either through contamination with pathogenic bacteria, as a result of feeding unnatural substances to animals, such as animal offal to cows, or where untested chemicals, including known carcinogenic agents, are introduced either in the production of vegetables or meat or as part of the the processing of food required by the retail market for cost, flavour and shelf-life.
I was surprised to see the true extent of how the whole of the food chain revolves around the use of heavily subsidised corn-based by-products that feature in almost every product on the shelf or via a fast food outlet.
I finally understood why processed and fast food is so much cheaper than the cost of natural ingredients, and why wholesome food is now beyond the reaches of the financially distressed in the US.
The most enjoyable part of the film was hearing from some of the organic pioneers who had, over the years, built up strong local farm business outlets or had grown their cottage industry products, such as organic yoghurt, to the point where the likes of Walmart had even started stocking these products due to strong consumer demand.
The main message of the film was that the consumer is the problem in that they buy highly processed foods in preference to our traditional natural ingredients for home cooking. Consumers are also the solution in that ultimately suppliers will have to bend to their demands.
The point is that if consumers do demand something better and if a critical mass demand change then the entire industry will yield to this pressure as demonstrated by Walmart.
The film argued, as a principle, that sustainable organic production would be a pre-requisite to fix generating consumer demand for healthier food by introducing community and school gardens which are proving so successful around Australia.
I reflected on my own experience with multinationals which strongly supports the notion expressed in the film that both politicians and corporate directors live in fear of the consumer, voter or shareholder sentiment. Even the slightest movement in confidence can escalate events and ultimately shift the balance capital of power.
For example, I was invited on a couple of occasions to meet Charlie Bell, the then global head of McDonald's who wanted to better understand the dynamics of his consumer groups who were starting to express their own power on the internet.
I was actually impressed with how open and observant Charlie was so I expressed my disgust with the whole fast food industry's impact on the environment, plus my keen personal desire to see them change their own production and processing practices, or go bust.
Charlie also understood the concept of "swarming" where groups of kids in the USA agree on mass to do something, which might be to attend an event, collectively purchase a particular product, or, more alarming for McDonald's, to boycott something due to a common sense of outrage.
I also advised that as consumers themselves go global through mobile tools like social networking they can start to form powerful common interest groups that will ultimately have equal or even greater power than say a government, the size of Australia's, in terms of influence on multinationals.
The buzz phrase for this is demand aggregation where a trusted broker acquires the informed consent of a group to act on their behalf with full legal representation.
Charlie thought that as McDonald's moved towards a growing demand for more healthier and non-burger meals they hoped to avoid a similar situation.
His dilemma, and that of every international corporation in the processed food game, is how to balance what they want against what the consumer wants in order to make money and expand market share.
In the end I recommended that they let the core business find its own destiny, which I suggested would be a gradual transition to consumer trends for organic. My proviso was that because his company would always lag behind they would, at some point, be taken over by the next "McDonald's".
They could then migrate their customers to new electronic loyalty cards that in themselves were the new type of bank cards for e-cash transactions. This would enable them to become the first low coast global family bank.
The reality was brought home to me that the larger the corporate, the more rigid its structure and the smaller the steps it can take. At the end of the day there will be a compromise between these massive global structures and the emergence of aggregated consumer clusters.
What is open to debate here in Australia is what as a region do we really want as opposed to what we may say we want. Also, what are we prepared to do in terms of life style change and the way we prioritise how we spend our disposable income?
I suspect that this growing demand for better food in Australia will create a tipping point. That point will be reached when the true cost of cheap food starts to hit us and our dependents. And that will be caused largely because of increased cost of medications and drug-dependency to cope with the swell in debilitating chronic diseases. Certainly food for thought.
Stephen Alexander has been a futurist and mentor to business and governments for more than 20 years. He specialises in strategic planning, human resourcing and community capacity building. He is a resident of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland


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Frederick Douglass was an African American abolitionist leader who was known for his anti slavery stand as well as for his great oratory and writing skills. Separated from his mother at the age of one so that she could go back to working in the plantation as a slave and forced to work as a slave himself at the age of 10,he rose to become one of the leading lights of the civil rights movement in America long before it became popular to do so.
Former slaves who had escaped like Douglas and were well read,joined a minority white population who decrying the evils of slavery.To Douglas literacy as he was so often quoted was the path to freedom
This great man came to mind because i realized that in Kenya today though we lack the chains of slavery ,poverty,ethnic bigotry have taken up where slavery left off.With a population of 40,862,900 as of August 2010 the world Bank report on Kenya shows that our national poverty levels were at 45.9% in 2010,this was a marked improvement from 1997 when it stood at 52.3%.The literacy levels in our country are also very high with the report showing that of our population above the age of 15 years,at least 87% are literate.This of course can be nothing but good news.
But why our high literacy levels are not translating into change in our political sphere is another matter altogether
Am sure we cannot forget the clips we have seen of hungry children in Turkana,a region that has been largely marginalized since independence and that is only in the news for the wrong reasons-hunger and drought.
I often find myself wondering what the residents of Turkana would do if they knew the power to change their circumstances lay in their hands.That they do not have to wait for the government and non governmental institutions to provide relief food when drought strikes.
With one of the lowest literacy levels in all of the 47 counties and a poverty level that is said to be at 95%,i the solution to Turkana lies in its people.With the right government support this county which is home to the largest fresh water lake in a desert,can be a case study of the proverbial phoenix and rise from the ashes of poverty,disease and illiteracy.
Much of Northern Kenya is faced with the same problems Turkana is battling with and the issues the counties in this region face will be waged in the classroom.
A correlation and a causal effect has been shown between illiteracy and poverty levels,disease and high infant mortality rates.Much of the cause for disease especially among infants can be attributed to lack of rudimentary knowledge on good hygiene .
Other factors such as lack of safe drinking water,good sanitation,poor nutritional knowledge and lack of economic power all contribute to under development in the region.Government however does not escape blame for forgetting the region exits when it does its planning and allocation of resources.
With the mapping out and setting out of boundaries soon commencing let us hope that the funds these counties in the region receive will be prioritized especially towards fighting illiteracy,because that's where change for Northern Kenya will begin.
To paraphrase a quote by the former Secretary General of the UN,Kofi Annan,literacy lies at the heart of development of any region and it is only this that can guarantee and active democratic participation of the members of any society, country in active development.


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ADAD Open Stage takes place on 1 March 2013 at Swindon Dance from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. This is an informal platform for dance of the African Diaspora. It gives dance artists an opportunity to show work in progress and receive feedback from a professional panel and the audience.
The panel for March 2013 is still to be finalised but should include Merville Jones and H Patten. The night itself will be facilitated by Jeanette Bain-Burnett, ADAD DirectorThis platform is open to artists at any stage in their career. Places on the platform are on a first come, first served basis.
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For a while now, David Schuman, a fiction writer and the director of the Creative Writing MFA program at Washington University in St. Louis, has been interested in--what he calls--"the Void." The Void can also be thought of as the ineffable quality of art, the thing too great to be expressed in words, or as a musical score, or even with paint or clay, but that is felt nonetheless. Call it what you will, David wrestles with the unnamable and calls upon other writers and artists who have shared his fascination with the Void.
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Shame: Friend or Enemy?
For some artists, shame motivates them write the next page. Others become paralyzed by it. Today, Stefan Merrill Block, the author of The Story of Forgetting, shares his earliest encounter with artistic shame. He also gives his advice on how to overcome and use shame to help the creative process.
Grief and Memoir: Writing about the Tough Stuff
Today, we consider the memoir. Kathleen Finneran, a writer in residence at Washington University in St. Louis, talks about her memoir The Tender Land: A Family Love Story, which focuses on her family and how their lives were altered by the suicide of her younger brother. She considers how writing the book affected her grieving process and chronicles her family's surprising reaction to the book.
On Plot: Captain Happen & Other Devices
Writing is hard. Sometimes when writing fiction, the narrative's momentum sputters to a stop. Charles Baxter, a fiction writer and essayist, shares six quick and dirty plot devices to increase the sense of urgency and keep a story moving forward before talking about the narratives he returns to in his own work.
Voice and Vocation in Nonfiction
"Essay," as a verb, means to attempt or try, and comes from "assay" which is to examine something in order to determine its nature. And for essayist Dinty Moore, this is what nonfiction is all about. Having written several books on life and writing, he discusses the role of voice and persona in nonfiction, the slipperiness of memory, and the true vocation of the essay-writer.
Poetic Elements
How do you make a poem? Renowned poet Carl Phillips finds inspiration for his work in even the every day moments of his life. In this re-release of a 2013 interview, Phillips shares his writing process, discusses his (then) latest poetry collection Silverchest, and imparts his personal antidote to poetry.


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Pioneer News Group Launches Tablet and App Initiative
Pioneer News Group has teamed up with Microsoft and Posh Technologies to streamline the delivery of news and provide its readers with the power to publish stories.
The Seattle-based company's latest initiative features two components: the distribution of Microsoft digital tablets to its subscribers, and the launch of a digital app through the 'uReporter' platform developed by Posh Technologies at several of its newspapers. Each tablet comes preloaded with the app built for receiving and sending the latest local news, though users also have the option of using their own devices to access the app as well.
According to Eric Johnston, chief operating officer of Pioneer News Group, the tablets are available as part of a subscription package. As of press time, the company had only recently begun selling devices at The Skagit Valley Herald in Mount Vernon, Wash. Eventually, the program is expected to be rolled out to all of the company's markets.
"It's important to note this is still early in the launch process but so far the response has been very positive," Johnston said. "As for the apps, we have been promoting those in three markets—The Valley Herald, The Herald and News in Klamath Falls, Ore. and the Idaho Press Tribune in Nampa."
When a reader downloads the uReport app from the Android, Apple or Microsoft stores, they are asked to submit their name, address and phone number in order to ensure that particular newspaper is aware of where the reader-reported news is coming from. Once that information is shared, users can choose from four small icons at the bottom of the app, depending on the type of submission they would like to send in—video, photo, audio or text. All entries are reviewed before being published.
"As with anything new, we know we have to build the habit and the awareness. We have started to see submissions from members of the community, and our newsrooms are engaged in working to increase the results," Johnston said. "The app submission tools aren't just for breaking news, but also for community service organizations, schools, sports teams and public service agencies who want a direct connection to our newsrooms."
Ultimately what the company expects from its newspaper readers, Johnston says, is a demand for a digital news source on weekdays, and then a print source every Sunday.
"Like most media companies, more and more of our audience is engaging through a digital format—and a majority of those are using mobile devices. We wanted to not only provide content, but also serve as a catalyst for providing a mobility solution for our readers."


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Sunday, May 17, 2009
House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge-Need some help moving?
I have had this upside down box stamp for ages and I just knew the right time to use it would come someday! Poor little Monica Mouse fell into it! She has been "helping" Mudpie move and just got carried away LOL!
I used the sidewalk tutorial that Lauren Meader posted HERE. I didn't have the right copics so I used my prisma's and just sort of did my own thing from memory and then I had to go find the actual tutorial to link for this post. It was fun to do! Give it a try...
Every thing else is colored with copics. I even drew a little apple tree! Monica and Mudpie are mounted on dimensionals. The sentiment was computer generated.
Stamps: Party Mouse Monica, Mudpie Tells(Lg), G-Rated This End Up packing box
Cardstock: Garden Green, Creamy Caramel, SU DP rose
Ink: Copics and Memento Black, Copic Multiliner .03
Misc: SU label punch
22 comments:
- Dawn (flowergal36) said...
This is adorable. I love your creativity and the way you added the box. How cute is that. So glad you joined this challenge. Thanks for your comment on my card.
- May 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Libby Hickson said...
Oh so cute!! I was at Hobby Lobby yesterday and as I looked at all the House Mouse stamps, I thought of my sweet friend Sue and the cuteness she creates with them!!
- May 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM
- Allison said...
What a terrific scene...great job (these are hard!).
- May 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- Elena said...
What a fun scene you created, Sue! Love the apple tree you draw too! Very creative card!
- May 17, 2009 at 2:57 PM
- Sue said...
Hi Sue, what a cute scene you created. Love the upside down box and the little mouse with his hand over his mouth(do mice have hands?)
Such a creative card. Have to go look at the sidewalk tutorial....really great!
- May 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM
- Karen, AKA "Kirby" (KrB) said...
This is so cute!! What a clever idea...this is perfect for the challenge. Great coloring, too. I didn't have anything that would work with moving so I missed this week. Eeek!, I'm slipping with the HM challenges. Your apple tree and sidewalk are great, Sue. Excellent job!
- May 17, 2009 at 7:33 PM
- my5bratz said...
how cute is this!!!!
- May 17, 2009 at 7:53 PM
- Cindy Haffner said...
Just so adorable Sue, super job.
- May 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM
- Libby Hickson said...
Hey Susie Q, I just left an award for you on my blog. And I also just saw your comment on Allison's blog that you're going to Copic class, I'm soooooooo jealous!! :-) Please say hi to Cami for me!! :-)
- May 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- chelemom said...
This is STINKING ADORABLE!!!! Love it! Love your sidewalk too! Waaaay cool!
- May 18, 2009 at 4:15 AM
- Julia Aston said...
What a cute little scene! love your sidewalk (have to check out Lauren's tutorial!) and your sweet little mice - that box is super!
- May 18, 2009 at 6:20 AM
- Katie Renz said...
Hi Sue... fabulous card once again. I love the background you created.
- May 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- stephanne said...
Awwwww, great job with the challenge, I LOVE the scene you've created, very cute. How great that you got to ink up an older stamp!! They'll all come in handy sooner or later, right?
- May 18, 2009 at 7:31 AM
- scrapperjulia said...
This is really cute! Poor little mouse was trying to help and fell into the box!
- May 18, 2009 at 1:23 PM
- Lynn Mercurio said...
Oh Sue, this is just so adorable. What a great job you did creating this scene...and such cute images too. Awesome job.
- May 18, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Our Little Inspirations said...
Adorable Sue! You can never miss with those adorable House Mouse images! Love it!
- May 18, 2009 at 8:06 PM
- Theresa said...
Oh, this is adorable! What a beautiful scene you have created!
- May 19, 2009 at 8:28 PM
- Chris said...
A wonderful card Sue, the HM stamps always make me smile, I love them. Great work on creating the sidewalk and also your apple tree, it makes such a lovely little scene. Chris :)
- May 20, 2009 at 2:48 AM
- ~MudpieMouse said...
Very creative card, Sue. And cute too ... Keep on stampin' on!
- May 20, 2009 at 5:21 AM
- Susan (rainy) said...
This is so cute and so creative! What a darling scene!
- May 21, 2009 at 12:37 AM
- Jenny Gropp said...
Great job with the sidewalk scene -- and the mice --adorable as always!!!!!
- May 23, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Anja's weblog said...
Wow!! Love this scene!! And the Hm stamps fits so well in this scene. Beautiful:))
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Houston Area LSE Alumni Invitation - There is Still Time to Register - Tuesday, Nov 11th Discussion
There is Still Time to Register
Robert (Bill) W. Gilmer, Director of the University of Houston Bauer Institute for Regional Forecasting will discuss Houston and the 9-county metro area - oil exploration and production, huge construction projects underway on the east side for petrochemicals and natural gas exports, space center, medical expansion.
What: Discussion with Robert W. Gilmer on Oil Exploration and Production, and Construction
When: Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 at 6:00pm
Where: Oak Room at the Stag's Head Pub
2128 Portsmouth Street
Houston, Texas 77098
Tel: 713-533-1195
Website: www.stagsheadpub.com/
There is no fee to attend this event, however, attendees are expected to purchase food and beverage.
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3 large leeks
2 tablespoons oil
3 large ribs celery, chopped (include leafy tops, as they have tons of flavor)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (12 ounce) package vegan chicken strips, cut into chunks
1 cup nondairy milk (I use soy)
1 (17 1/2 ounce) package vegan gnocchi
1. To prepare leeks, cut tough green tops off ends and discard. Slice leeks down the middle and into half-moon pieces. Rinse half-moon pieces well, as leeks are full of sand.
2. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, add oil and cook celery and leeks for about 7 minutes. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add vegetable broth and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add sliced "chicken" strips and cook for 10 more minutes. Remove bay leaves, and add milk to soup pot. Cook on medium heat until the soup comes to a boil, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Turn heat off but don't remove from the stove. Stir in gnocchi, cover pot, and let sit for about 10 minutes until gnocchi is cooked. Serve and enjoy.
You can freeze this for up to a month, thaw it in the fridge, reheat, and serve!
Source of recipe: Inspired from a Rachael Ray magazine.


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A federal court judge delivered a mixed ruling to the adult film industry late Friday, saying that while making actors wear condoms during porn shoots doesn't violate the First Amendment, enforcing such a law raises constitutional questions.So, it seems, the health benefits outweigh the First Amendment rights to make sex films without condoms. However, there are apparently some problems with how the county will enforce the law.
"Given that adult filming could occur almost anywhere, Measure B would seem to authorize a health officer to enter and search any part of a private home in the middle of the night, because he suspects violations are occurring. This is unconstitutional because it is akin to a general warrant," Pregerson wroteConflicts between different values, in this case freedom of speech and reasonable rights to privacy versus health, are what make life interesting, and why we regularly have to find ways to balance the tensions between different values.
My guess is that the film maker's real value is money, not free speech. That's just the legal concept he needs to get this to court. When it comes to balancing a business owner's right to make more money against the health of the employees, I'd tend to lean toward the health of the employees. But even then, the judge is going to have to weigh the amount of money to be lost against the severity of the health risks.
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The row about Lib Dem candidate Maajid Nawaz continues, with some confusion over whether or not one of his critics has a meeting with the party leadership to discuss the matter. While that unravels a little more, it's worth thinking very briefly about the implications of this row.
The protagonists want Nawaz removed as a candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn because he has done something that offends other members of his religion. In doing so, they are arguing that freedom of speech comes with responsibility. Yet oddly, those who make these arguments for curbs on freedom of speech so that no-one gets upset never do so when it comes to their own beliefs. All religious groups benefit from freedom of speech, because their beliefs have the power to offend others. As our leading article this week sets out, that includes the rather mild and doddery-seeming Church of England, which teaches that personal sin is a serious matter requiring repentance. That's the sort of thing that can offend people, too, but the Church and other groups benefit from the freedom to say it. Religious groups who argue for curbs on freedom of speech must realise that in the end, this would damage their own freedom too, not just that of others they don't like.
Taking offence and trying to silence someone is also the paltry version of telling someone that you think they're wrong and having a proper discussion about it (I'm not sure Twitter counts, either, as most debates I've seen on Twitter about big things that people fundamentally disagree on seem to end with one of the participants either getting bored or nagged offline by a bored spouse, or losing their rag and declaring 'anyway, I'm too busy for this. Goodbye.' when they've already spent eight hours tweeting angrily at someone).
But perhaps those who did take offence at Nawaz's posting of the 'Jesus and Mo' cartoon need to remember that they benefit from free speech too. If they were successful in curbing it, they'd ultimately suffer too when someone else found their views offensive.
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On a bright and sunny Sunday in April a team of nine Harriers took part in the scenic 10k at Culzean Castle.
A friendly and family orientated event, there is 5k and 10k option .The event includes a mixture of tarmac, trails and paths through the beautiful grounds of the Ayrshire castle estate. The hills and terrain make it far from a fast run route but it's certainly an enjoyable one.
Jemma McNeill, fresh from the birth of her third child, was the first Harrier home, in a time of 44:49 securing first female place and 12th overall from the 113 strong field. Richard Nash was not far behind, running a solid race of 47:44 (26th) followed by upcoming junior Bronagh Beattie. Putting in a superb performance in her first 10k event, Bronagh finished in 52nd place (53:57) followed closely by mother Emer (54:34, 55th).
Katy Nash was the next Harrier to cross the line, posting a 57:50 for 74th place with Stranraer's Simon Taggart following with 1:02:19 (91st) pipping wife Ailsa (1:02:29, 93rd) by just ten seconds up the final climb. Sibling pairing of Clodagh and Ruairi Beattie brought the Harriers contingent to a close, claiming 103rd and 104th places respectively with a 105:52 finish.


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MTV in Canada calls attention to global social issues and fosters cultural awareness and understanding with the eight-part original Canadian series 4REAL, premiering Monday, April 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Executive Producer Joaquin Phoenix, along with Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes, Casey Affleck, Mos Def, and more, are each featured in separate 30-minute episodes. The celebs embark on epic journeys to some of the most heartbreaking places on earth to connect with inspiring leaders who are affecting positive change in their local communities.


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