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I would like to think about this episode in a wider context of the mechanic of staging of what can be called "Color revolutions." And if we think this way it is far from "Yawn". It is actually pretty sinister development. Color revolutions is neoliberals rehash of the playbook of communist revolutions ("Red revolutions"), but for completely different purposes. They manage to enrich the quote of Thomas Carlyle "All revolutions are conceived by idealists, implemented by fanatics, and its fruits are stolen by scoundrels." :-) . In this case it became symmetrically Machiavellian as in "...conceived by one set scoundrels, implemented by the other set of scoundrels, and its fruits are stolen by the third set of scoundrels"
The technology is now well polished and extremely powerful against any "not so pro-western" country. Especially effective in xUSSR space. As such Russia is not an exception. For it too color revolution represents a grave threat like for any other government in countries with "not enough pro-Western" policy. So I think it is unwise to underestimate its power. It already proved itself in half dozen countries. There are several films and books that document this new strategy such as
Amazon.com Bringing Down a Dictator Ivan Marovic, Srdja Popovic, Otpor!, Steve York Movies & TV
The Time of the Rebels- Youth Resistance Movements and 21st Century R…
The idea of using economic difficulties for destroying "inconvenient" regimes facing elections and overthrowing the government without overt external aggression is far from being new. Bolshevik's concept of a revolutionary situation <i>" when the lower strata does not want to live by old order and the upper strata can't maintain the old older"</i> is a century old. The new element is the method of artificially creating such a situation out of parliamentary or presidential elections. Even this is not new but can be seen as a variant of "divide and conquer" the strategy is as old as Roman Empire. Divide and rule - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In a way this is a modern, more sophisticated implementation of the old Roman "devide and conque" imperial stategy:
The maxims divide et impera and divide ut regnes were utilised by the Roman ruler Caesar and the French emperor Napoleon. There is the example of Gabinius parting the Jewish nation into five conventions, reported by Flavius Josephus in Book I, 169-170 of The Wars of the Jews (De bello Judaico).[1] Strabo also reports in Geography, 8.7.3[2] that the Achaean League was gradually dissolved under the Roman possession of the whole of Macedonia, owing to them not dealing with the several states in the same way, but wishing to preserve some and to destroy others.
In modern times, Traiano Boccalini cites "divide et impera" in La bilancia politica, 1,136 and 2,225 as a common principle in politics. The use of this technique is meant to empower the sovereign to control subjects, populations, or factions of different interests, who collectively might be able to oppose his rule. Machiavelli identifies a similar application to military strategy, advising in Book VI of The Art of War[3] (Dell'arte della guerra),[4] that a Captain should endeavor with every art to divide the forces of the enemy, either by making him suspicious of his men in whom he trusted, or by giving him cause that he has to separate his forces, and, because of this, become weaker.
Elements of this technique involve:
I see the following key ingredients of "color revolutions" in action in Russian elections:
1. The whole process is always staged around election fraud (the best conditions are if two opposing candicates get around 50% of votes, or goverming party get close to 50% of votes, but can be used with different percentages as well). It works in two main phases:
I regularly screen Bringing Down a Dictator in my courses at Swarthmore College. This film does an excellent job of introducing students to the fundamentals of nonviolent power. Students come to understand that authoritarian regimes, while formidable, are often more fragile than we imagine. Milosevic's regime, like others, relied on a mixture of apathy, fear, and cynicism that the students of Otpor fought to dispel through humor, appeals to nationalism, and tireless public outreach. Like any large institution, Milosevic's regime depended on the loyalty of its functionaries (such as the police) and at least a veneer of public credibility. Otpor students carefully undermined both through its broad grassroots organizing, popular nonviolent resistance, and by awakening a multi-party political opposition.
2. The government in oligarchic republics like Russia always has a degree of distrust from people as it is well known that it is corrupted. Also due to neoliberal brainwashing expectation of considerable part of urban population which wants to enjoy Western standard of life are completely unrealistic. That why classic in "color revolutions" moment for challenging "power that be" is when the election results in the election of the incumbent president or preserve the ruling party majority. A very plausible claim that "old guard does not want to turn over the power voluntarily" and resorts to fraud to maintain status quo is used. It is attractive to considerable percentage of population in all xUSSR space. And often is true. But even if false can destabilize situation to the extent that new possibilities are opened for the initiators of this process. Also so previous supporters of the "old regime" might jump the ship (remember that their accounts and often families are at the West) or at least bet of both horses. Economic difficulties in addition to elections make a perfect combination. In this respect Putin's decision to be the candidate for the next president of Russia probably did served as a fuel in this particular episode. Because this does smell with the CPSU. In this respect dual party system is much more advanced and much more suitable for the oligarchic republic (and architects can rely on rich, century old USA experience).
3. The starting point is always the immediate and coordinated campaign of forceful denunciation of "mass falsifications" no matter what actually happened at the elections. Statements of influential figures (like Hillary Clinton's recent statement), etc in support of the claims about mass falsifications. This is followed by creating of "artificial reality" around this claim via well coordinated press campaign with the direct and prominent support of major Western MSM. Direct forgery of video and other documents can be used pretty successfully. Medvedev understands this but the real question is does he has the political will to prosecute perpetrators ? Use of "nonpartisan exit polls" as a pressure cooker for questioning the results. Falsifications and exaggeration of ballot fraud, especially "ballot staffing" via selectively interpreted exit pool data. Here is important to achieve some level of demoralization of authorizes to avoid prosecution of people involved or the whole scheme will fall like a house of cards. The Teflon cover of "fighters for democracy" is used to prevent prosecution. Same trick as with Khodorkovski. In the latter case it did not work. We will see in this case.
See http://lass.calumet.purdue.edu/cca/gmj/sp07/graduate/gmj-sp07-grad-venger.htm
4. Cutting the space for maneuvering of existing government by stressing that this not a direct interference into country affairs, but just support of democratic forces. As long as democracy is the "sacred cow" and Western democracy is the only legitimate form/model to which you need to progress from the current "wild", unlawful, criminal and authoritarian state of total darkness, the Western powers are by definition the arbiters of this progress. There is no defense from this claim in you have foreign observers on the ground. This way the current government itself betray its own legitimacy by delegating it to foreign powers, who can abuse their role at will for benign or not so benign motives: without leaving hotel, the western elections observers will state about mass violation during elections, playing the role of the Trojan horse of the "color revolution". The government is caught is zugzwang as foreign observers are by definition the arbiters of the legitimacy of elections. Any move makes the situation worse.
5. Systematic, long term attempts to build and maintain student/youth based and heavily financed (60% in case of Ukraine) fifth column of "professional protesters", the move that actually mirrors Bolshevik's reliance on "professional revolutionaries". Students are the most suitable target as they are more easily brainwashed, are excitable, often dream about emigration to Western countries, always need money. Perfect "canon fodder" of the "color revolutions". Creation of set of martyrs "for the just cause of democracy and freedom", especially among young journalists who were arrested during protests and, even better, mistreated, is a part of this tactic. As emigration is considered as desirable future by considerable percent of young people, we have a pool from which it is easy to recruit fighters for the "democratic future" of the nation with the hope that after reaching critical mass the process become self-sustainable. And often it is. Also after being arrested and/or expelled from the university those people have nowhere to go but to became "professional color revolutionaries". Some of then are pretty talented and can do a lot of damage. This was pre-emptive creation of a well-organized "anti-fraud front" tremendously helps to create legitimacy problem for the government as initiative is instantly lost to government opponents. The government is too bureaucratized, unprepared and is taken by surprise the strength of the response. They try to convince that election process was completely legitimate people who does not want to be convinced and just laugh at their efforts. As in any revolution loss of initiative is half of the defeat: the "democratizers" have plan, have hard currency, have hopes about their future in the West and the will to achieve their goals. In Ukraine the "anti-fraud" front has worked under the succinct slogan Pora— "It's Time" ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Revolution#Involvement_of_outside_forces )
Activists in each of these movements were funded and trained in tactics of political organization and nonviolent resistance by a coalition of Western pollsters and professional consultants funded by a range of Western government and non-government agencies. According to The Guardian, these include the U.S. State Department and US AID along with the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, NGO Freedom House and billionaire George Soros's Open Society Institute. The National Endowment for Democracy, a U.S. Government funded foundation, has supported non-governmental democracy-building efforts in Ukraine since 1988. Writings on nonviolent struggle by Gene Sharp formed the strategic basis of the student campaigns.
6. Use of press influence as the most easily hijackable "forth branch" of government to undermine the other three. If this part works for color revolution, and press turns against the government, the government is doomed. Under the cover of "freedom of the press" systematic use of all controllable media, Internet, web sites, social media, mobile communications for spreading the "truth" about mass falsifications. As Goebbels used to say
"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State."
Substitute "State" for "color revolution". Press also serves for coordination and maintaining the the direction and unity of the movement. Operation "Occupation of the press" is supported by heavy use of well-financed NGO as the brain trust and coordinating center for the movement:
Throughout the demonstrations, Ukraine's emerging Internet usage (facilitated by news sites which began to disseminate the Kuchma tapes) was an integral part of the orange revolutionary process. It has even been suggested that the Orange Revolution was the first example of an Internet-organized mass protest. [31] Analysts believe that the Internet and mobile phones allowed an alternative media to flourish that was not subject to self-censorship or overt control by President Kuchma and his allies and pro-democracy activists (such as Pora!) were able to use mobile phones and the Internet to coordinate election monitoring and mass protests.[32][33]
7. Attempt to provoke police brutality so that "public demonstrations" against attempts by the incumbents "to hold onto power through electoral fraud" became definitely anti-goverment and status quo. The goal is to undermining police loyalty through carefully stage campaign about police brutality and "befriending policemen" neutralize then to allow "free hands" in undermining the current government. See Nonviolent_Struggle-50CP
8. The use of "end justifies the means" politic at all stages. Promiscuity in building coalition and seeking allies. Anybody opposed to "brutal and dishonest current regime" is welcomes to join "antifraud front". Are ultra-nationalists now best friends of democracy? There was never such a good friends. Are communist now best friends of democracy? No question about it.
So this is in a perverted way this is Trotsky idea of "permanent revolution" implemented on industrial scale.
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Synopsis: HB1675 proposes a ban on sexual (orientation) conversion therapy. Previous versions of the ban would have made it illegal for a therapist to counsel a sexually-confused individual toward a heterosexual orientation. "Licensed therapist" can be construed to include therapy provided by clergy in their professional capacity. [1] Under this interpretation, clergy would be forbidden to offer spiritual and religious counsel to an individual in a manner that is consistent with their faith.
Recommended position: Oppose, the broad definition of licensed therapist would include clergy and could force counsel/therapy in a manner that is contradictory to their religion or faith.
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|The suggested ban on sexual orientation conversion therapy can be interpreted to include clergy, and would prohibit an individual from being counseled in a way that is consistent with their faith. This is an unnecessary intrusion into our freedom of religion, and a gross violation of church/state separation.
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[1] Clergy are therapists in their capacity as a spiritual leader, and many of them have formalized training (such as a Doctorate of Divinity) that can be easily construed as a license. This "licensed therapist" loophole is something that liberals would use to dictate what religions can and cannot believe in. They attempted something similar with same-sex marriage by trying to classify places of worship as public accommodations – and to this effect would have to host same-sex marriages.

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Australia has issued nearly 478 Pre Stamped Envelopes from 1913 till Feb 2017. the numbering on envelopes was started on 11 Sep 1978 with the Bird definitives.
Crimson Rosella is a Parrot that are found in coastal regions of eastern and south eastern Australia. The brightly colored plummage of this species varies according to region in which it lives. adult crimson rosellas are usually seen in pairs or small groups but immature birds gather in large flocks. The birds can be quite tame and are often observed at Picnic spots.
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Friday, August 03, 2012
I Accidentally Started a Business
To illustrate my point, here's an example. Say Jeff were to tell me I'm talking too loud. My response would be, "Fine Jeff! I'll just never talk again in my life! Sorry I'm so loud and bother you so much."
Here's another illustration: One way or another we were dumb and missed our window of opportunity to add Carson to our insurance. No comments please. We accept our irresponsibility and naiveness of thinking he'd just automatically get added on.
So the doctor is free for well-child exams when we have insurance. And I was unaware we did not have insurance for Carson when I took him to his 2-month check-up. Where he got four shots.
A month later we get a bill for...a lot of money. Turns out shots are expensive.
I. Freaked. Out. The hospital bills were one thing, but this dumb doctor's visit could and should have been completely free! It was all so dumb and so avoidable and so annoying and left me with this huge bill that was unnecessary because had I known we didn't have insurance I never would have taken Carson to the doctor that day and we just should have known we had to add him to our insurance in the first place. It was just a big mess. I hated that day of my life.
So I overreacted. As I tend to do.
I started ravaging through our house to see what valuables we had. There weren't a lot. But I sold basically everything that would sell. Which was actually good because we weren't using the stuff anyway. Like my wedding dress for example. It's good it got a second life.
I was going crazy. Running through the house. Putting things up on KSL like you wouldn't believe. Mumbling about how dumb health insurance is all the while.
Then I saw my curtains in the guest room. I snapped a picture and put them up on Etsy.
The next day I calmed down and all was well again. Most of my KSL items sold the first day and things were turning out - as they always do. Overreacting was yet again unnecessary.
A couple days later I got an e-mail about someone wanting me to make them some curtains. I was a little confused while I was reading it because I had totally forgotten that in my dramatic, crazed state I had even created that Etsy account. And then even more confused that someone actually wanted what I had to offer.
I began shaking. I don't even know how to sew!! Overreacting ensued again.
The next day several people favorited me and my second order came. It was nuts and I began sewing like a mad woman.
My first order was miraculously out within 24 hours and my second by the end of the week.
Lo and behold, my accidental business wouldn't have come to be if I wasn't in my overreacting, dramatic state. It's fun to have something to work on during nap time and I love to sew and use my talents to make a little money.
8 comments:
- Eric and Justine said...
If I were decorating a room for Tayvia I'd prob have you make some for me!
- August 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Eric and Justine said...
Ps getting ins. Straightened put for her was a mess!
- August 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- MelissaJoy said...
Um I love those white curtains. Those two first customers were NOT a fluke! So cute!!! Keep it up! It'll be a nice little side money to help with gas etc. Love that!
- August 3, 2012 at 10:18 PM
- Kim said...
WOW! That's quite the story! I leave town for a few days and come home to learn you are now taking orders for curtains. It's got to be a good feeling to know other people are willing to pay you for your handiwork. Nice job! I hope your new business doesn't take too much time away from blogging.
- August 5, 2012 at 10:06 PM
- Leslie Christensen said...
I can't believe you sold your wedding dress.
In other news, you're ridiculous. But your ridiculousness always turns into something great! I think it's awesome you are selling on etsy. And I know they will give awesome reviews! Heart.
- August 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM
- Laura said...
Good Job!! Very cute!
- August 8, 2012 at 10:18 AM
- jlthomas said...
If I had known you were up to making curtains for other people, I too would've paid you for some ruffle curtains! I'm telling you pink ruffle curtains with a blackout panel are $92 a panel at pottery barn kids!!! yikes!
- August 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM
- Saturnino said...
Delivering your items through parcels is a sure way to make your work easier and faster, which is profitable for your business. This is much more benefiting for you, since you don't have to go out, spend for gas, and personally deliver the items. I bet your 'accidental' business will soon progress 'coz of your creativity and practicality.
Saturnino Walmsley
- October 16, 2012 at 9:45 AM


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Why did the young man who got arrested as his father's murderer had such an ending? Looking back at his childhood, boyhood, and to the moments leading up to the incident, the player will face truth and conflict.
During a nervous and mature childhood, incapable of separating reality and dreams, the world started looking like an eerie and fantastic place.
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Yes, first impressions do count. Science has come up with what people decide within seconds—or milliseconds—of meeting you. And you don't even have to open your mouth.
Journalist Rachel Premack has detailed 11 things in her Business Insider article "Science says people decide these 11 things within seconds of meeting you."
They decide your:
- Social status: Wear recognizably name-brand clothes. (A Dutch study mentions Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger) In this case, clothes don't necessarily make the man—or woman. According to the authors of the study, wearing status clothes didn't affect perceptions of attractiveness, kindness, and trustworthiness.
- Trustworthiness: People make this assessment in a tenth of a second. Taking more time doesn't change the rating. Ms. Premack notes folks with "more feminine, baby-like, and happy" faces are seen as more trustworthy. So, if you look like Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, you need to compensate by smiling more, leaning into a conversation, making strong eye contact, and mirroring the other person's body language.
- Intelligence: Looking your conversation partner in the eye is huge. It also helps if you wear thick glasses (thick, blocky-looking frames are a plus here). and speak expressively.
- Promiscuity: A Britain study revealed that women with visible tattoos are seen as less attractive, heavier drinkers, and looser sexually than un-inked women. This study didn't look at men in roughly the same category, known in Britain as "lads." I, for one, would be interested to see how male promiscuity is evaluated.
- Success: "If you want to look successful, get your suit tailored." In one study, it took viewers only five seconds to rate men wearing tailored suits as successful. Not a big surprise, because tailored suits cost bucks, which successful people have. Perception of tailoring is a matter of taste, I guess. I absolutely hate the suits younger guys are wearing with their tight, high-waisted, single-button jackets and oddly shaped, short, ill-fitting trousers.
Ms. Premack notes, "A lot of first impressions come from things we can't control at all — our natural scent, how "baby-like" our faces are, and whether or not we need to wear glasses or are bald."
Agreed. Yet, as pointed out earlier, our smiles are important, as is our ability to make eye contact. To this I add standing up straight, stashing your cell phone, and having a real conversation with someone.


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Rule changes are to come under consideration in an attempt to increase the pressure on truck drivers to reduce speed related crashes. The National Transport Commission is asking for submissions from stakeholders in response to a discussion paper, on the matter, published this week.
"Speed is still a major cause of heavy vehicle crashes and while the majority of drivers do the right thing, we need to ensure there are effective deterrents for the few who are determined to break the law," said Paul Retter, NTC CEO. "We also need to keep making sure off-road parties are held to account for anyone putting any undue pressure on drivers to speed.
"For these reasons, a number of our stakeholders have asked the NTC to find out if there are further ways that the National Heavy Vehicle National Law can work to deter heavy vehicle drivers from speeding."
The NTC said it is seeking feedback on two potential amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law:
- An evidentiary provision that deems a speed limiter non-compliant if a vehicle is detected travelling at or above 115 kilometres per hour.
- A power to immediately ground heavy vehicles travelling 15 kilometres per hour or more over posted or default speed limits.
Under the first proposal, evidence of a heavy vehicle speeding at or above 115 km/h will be taken as proof that a speed limiter is non-compliant, and in breach of vehicle standard requirements. Incidentally, a similar provision is already in place in NSW.
"Currently, it is technically challenging for enforcement officers to demonstrate a speed limiter is defective, and this proposal would make it easier to prosecute those who break the law," said Retter.
The second proposal would give the power for enforcement officers to temporarily stop heavy vehicles from driving if they are detected travelling at 15 km/h over the speed limit. According to the NTC, this aims to ensure both the driver and off-road parties are held appropriately responsible for speeding significantly above the limit.
Further details on the proposals are available within the Enforcement Approaches for Speeding Heavy Vehicles Discussion Paper on the NTC website. Submissions are open until June 24 and can be made through the NTC's website.


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Mini Bite Size Portions can be the Perfect Plan for an Awesome 'Taste of Ireland' Evening.
Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh new Cookbook to help kickoff a fun party idea. In this case, it happened to be an 'Irish Pub' Cookbook filled with loads of traditional classic meals and a few modern creations.
As I flipped through the pages, and read the recipes accompanied by mouthwatering photos, I knew instantly that I had to try them all! Well, at first I thought not all in one night. How much can one really eat, right? When you over stuff yourself, you really can't enjoy the wonderful flavors each dish has to offer. Then after really wanting to make it a full multi course meal, I thought that mini bite size portions would be the perfect plan for an awesome 'Taste of Ireland' evening.
When I first planned out my menu, I thought I was in over my head, trying to make 7 recipes in one night?!!!. What was I thinking? This could be a perfect Potluck with friends and family, each making a dish to share. Well, since this was supposed to be a fun family dinner, I put my Mom to work, and had her help in making a few recipes. So, with Mom's help and an easy to follow cookbook, I was ready to turn my kitchen into Maloy's Irish Pub!
Table Setting
These beautiful pictures brought on the inspiration.
A lush green and golden brush turned out to be elegant colors for our simple dinner table.
It just wouldn't be complete without a few shamrocks and gold coins at the table.
Since I was going to be working hard in the kitchen, I chose to make my setting as simple as possible. This elegant green accompanied a soft gold and of course a bit of Irish luck with pots full of gold.These pots are mini flower pots painted black.
A cream candle turned Irish with a little ribbon.
An Irish Menu
Each recipe was served as individual mini sized portions so we could have a taste of everything and enjoy it too!
Leek and Potato Soup
This was such an easy and tasty recipe. I have never used Leeks before, but the flavor it added to this soup was yummy! This is one I will make again soon.
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion chopped
3 leeks, sliced
2 potatoes cut into 3/4 inch cubes
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
2/3 cup light cream, to serve
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, to garnish
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, leeks, and potatoes and saute gently for 2 – 3 minutes, until soft but not browned. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Return to saucepan, reheat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cream and chives.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and Cabbage may be the easiest thing to make! Just buy your corned beef prepackaged with a seasoning packet. All we do is boil it over a hot stove with those tasty seasonings until meat is tender. Cook your cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in your meat broth to keep that yummy flavor. (Heidi just throws hers in a CrockPot for about 8 hours, low.)
Check out our Corned beef and Cabbage recipe from our last St. Patrick's Day Party!
If you like mashed potatoes you'll like this one too!
1 pound potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup light cream
1/2 small head of green or white cabbage
6 scallions chopped
salt and pepper
Prepare your mashed potatoes by boiling till tender and smashing well. Add the butter, salt, pepper, and cream. Stir well. Now, cut a cabbage in half and finely shred. Cook cabbage in boiling salted water for 1 – 2 minutes until soft. Drain well and mix in the cabbage with your mashed potatoes.
Stir in your scallions, with a little more salt and pepper, and there you have it.
Potato Cakes
I've never tried these before, but I'm sure glad I did. They're mini cakes and taste great with melted butter over them.
1 pound potatoes, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter, plus extra to serve
1 egg optional
3/4 cup flour, plus extra for dusting
oil for brushing
salt and pepper
Prepare your mashed potatoes by boiling till tender and smashing well. Add the butter, salt, pepper, and egg, if using. Place in a large mixing bowl and add enough of the flour to make a light dough. Work quickly because you don't want the potatoes to cool too much. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out carefully to a 1/4 inch. Using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut into circles. Brush a flat grill with oil, and heat. Cook your potato cakes in batches for 4 – 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Irish Soda Bread
I must be honest, I tried this recipe and well it turned out OK. So I'll just let you experiment in finding a keeper Irish Soda Bread recipe. If you find a great one share it with me please!
Bread and Butter Pudding
One thing I enjoyed about this cookbook and Irish cooking in general, is that it's simple and not too complicated. Ireland is known for their beautiful green landscapes and scenery, not their cuisine! And that's OK with me because I'm a simple person and I like simple ingredients. I altered this one a little and added sliced apples and a little more browned sugar instead of the candied peel and mixed dried fruit.
5 tablespoons butter softened, plus extra for greasing
6 slices thick white bread
1/3 cup mixed dried fruit (golden raisins, currants, and/or raisins)
1 tablespoon candied peel
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup superfine sugar
whole nutmeg for grating
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 8 x 10 inch baking dish. Spread butter over your bread and cut into into quarters., Arrange half the bread overlapping in your prepared baking dish.
(This is where I altered)
Original recipe: Scatter dried fruit and peel over the bread.
My recipe: Scatter your apple slices over the bread, and top with brown sugar.
In a pitcher, beat eggs. Stir in milk, cream, and sugar. Pour over your bread, and let sit for 15 minutes to let the bread soak up some of the egg mixture.
Original recipe: Tuck the dried fruit and peel under the bread slices so they don't burn
Grate nutmeg over the top and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 30 – 40 minute until just set and golden brown. Serve warm.
Apple Cake
I think I ate more than my share of this recipe and I have no regrets!
1 pound baking apples (granny smith are my favorite)
1 1/4 cups self rising flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup butter, plus extra for greasing
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 – 2 tablespoons milk
confectioner's sugar for dusting
Streusel Topping
3/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350 and grease an 9 inch round Springform cake pan. To make the Streusel topping, sift flour into a bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips (or a fork) until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Stir in sugar and set aside. Peel, core, and thinly slice your apples. Sift flour into a bowl with cinnamon and salt. Place the butter and sugar in a separate bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs adding a little of the flour mixture with the last addition of egg. Gently fold in the remaining flour mixture, then fold in the rest with the milk.
Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth surface. Cover with sliced apples and sprinkle the Streusel topping evenly over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until browned and firm to the touch. Let cool in the pan. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
This was our only dish that just could not be enjoyed by bite size. Therefore, a full slice was served and was the perfect ending to our 'Taste of Ireland' evening!
Hope your St. Patrick's Day is filled with tasty fun foods, special people, and lot's of luck!
Cheers to a fabulous St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
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Dungeons And Dragons Day (1974)
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Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season.
I mean, whoa. I really can't begin to explain how surprising it was that the Washington Nationals promoted Juan Soto. I need to give them kudos though because they acknowledged that as a team competing, they need the 25 best players in their organization and he is absolutely one of them. Victor Robles owners are probably feeling pretty burned because it most certainly would have been him that received the call-up if he hadn't gotten hurt (which is why he dropped in the rankings this week).
One thing you will notice is that the Soto promotion has altered some names. For starters, there's a new No. 1 prospect (I'll give you a hint, he's also 19 years old). There are also a couple other names on here that have been moved up as well based more on talent and big-league team need because it would be wise for other teams to follow in the trend of the Nationals and try to have their 25 best players. I'm not saying it will happen per say, but it's just better to be prepared than be totally blind-sided like with the Soto promotion.Editor's Note: Get any full-season MLB Premium Pass for 50% off, with exclusive access to our season-long articles, 15 in-season lineup tools and over 200 days of expert DFS research/tools. Sign Up Now!
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To be clear, this list is not the top 30 prospects in baseball. This is a list of the top 30 prospects who are likely going to rise to the major leagues and provide fantasy baseball value this season. The qualifications are simple: a player must not be on an active roster, they must have a clear path to the majors, and while they may have played in seasons prior to 2018, they must still have rookie eligibility. If a player is moved to the active roster of their team, they will be removed from this power rankings list and replaced.
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B/3B/OF, TOR, AA)
Stats: 179 PA, .421/.472/.697, 8 HR, 2 SB, 8.9% BB%, 8.4% K%
ETA: Early June
I've been on record several times saying — including in the past week — that Guerrero would get a cup of coffee in September at best. As you all can tell, I've made a complete 180 on that. If the Nationals are going to call up Soto, the most logical follow-up scenario is that the Toronto Blue Jays promote Guerrero, who has made an absolute mockery of Double-A pitching. There's really no chance at this point that he reaches Triple-A if Toronto is still even remotely competitive in early June. Even with the defensive question marks surrounding Guerrero, his bat could be a real difference maker. There's a good chance he's already the team's second-best hitter — could even be the best given Josh Donaldson's notable issues.
If he's available in your league — it doesn't not matter what league it is — you need to add Guerrero now. That roster spot needs to go to Guerrero. He's the best hitter in the minors and with his combination of incredible plate discipline, a quick bat and a ton of power, he is probably the most complete hitter that will be promoted to the majors this year.
2. Alex Reyes (SP, STL, AA)
Stats: 16.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.84 FIP, 52.5% K%, 10.2% BB%, 0.0% HR/FB
ETA: Late May
Reyes will rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation once he is activated from the disabled list, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Reyes has made three rehab starts and just blown away the competition in each one, striking out 31 with just six walks over 16 scoreless innings of work. He seems to have recovered from his surgery just fine, and his stuff gives him arguably the highest strikeout upside of any current minor-league pitcher likely to reach the majors this season. His control could lend him to the occasional clunker of an outing, but those strikeouts are going to prove exceptionally valuable. It's time to add him to rosters in all leagues.
3. Nick Senzel (3B/SS, CIN, AAA)
Stats: 97 PA, .271/.351/.459, 3 HR, 3 SB, 10.3% BB%, 21.6% K%
ETA: Mid-June
The only hitter in the minors whose hit tool might even sniff Guerrero's is Senzel. The Cincinnati Reds' top prospect has dealt with vertigo for a stretch, but he's preparing to resume baseball activities now. His big-league team is in a bit of a different situation than Guerrero and Soto in that the Reds are no where near the playoff picture. However, if the Reds do opt to trade the emerging bat of Scooter Gennett or replace the inconsistent Jose Peraza at shortstop, the most obvious player to receive playing time is Senzel. Senzel is easily one of the Reds' top 25 players, and to keep him in the minors for too long would be a real shame. He deserves to be in the big leagues. He also would warrant stashing in plenty of redraft leagues and owning in all leagues once he is called up to the majors.
4. Kyle Tucker (OF, HOU, AAA)
Stats: 190 PA, .289/.356/.440, 4 HR, 5 SB, 10.0% BB%, 20.5% K%
ETA: Mid-June
Tony Kemp seems to be hitting well enough for right now to hold down the left field job. He and the struggling Marwin Gonzalzes are currently the only players standing between Tucker and playing time. With Derek Fisher on the disabled list and Jake Marisnick in the minors, Tucker is basically on the verge of having to be promoted given the lack of remaining outfield options. It seems probable at this point that Houston is just waiting for the Super Two deadline to pass for Tucker just as it did with Carlos Correa. Though he certainly does not have Correa's offensive ceiling, Tucker should still be one of the better outfield options promoted this summer and would be worth rostering in most leagues for his well-rounded fantasy profile.
5. Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX, AAA)
Stats: 186 PA, .269/.328/.398, 4 HR, 0 SB, 7.0% BB%, 13.4% K%
ETA: Late June
It's tough to advocate for a bat-first left fielder when the bat isn't showing up. It is almost two months into the season and Calhoun has neither raised his batting average above .270 nor reached even five total home runs. The talented prospect is sure to get it going at some point, but he has to really earn his promotion. Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels has made it well clear it will not be handed to him. His bat profiles as one that would be worth owning in all leagues if he does finally get it going. When that will be is anyone's guess at this point.
6. Michael Kopech (SP, CWS, AAA)
Stats: 40.1 IP, 4.02 ERA, 3.25 FIP, 30.6% K%, 11.0% BB%, 5.4% HR/FB%
ETA: Early July
Last week, Kopech turned in exactly the sort of start fantasy owners love to see. He gave Triple-A Charlotte seven scoreless innings with just two hits and two walks to accompany nine strikeouts. This snapped a rough stretch of five games where he posted a 6.56 ERA. Kopech has a similar profile to Reyes: high-octane fastball, wipeout breaking ball, solid changeup and wavering control. Like Reyes, Kopech should see extensive time in the big leagues once he can string a couple consistent starts together and get past the Super Two deadline. He offers incredible strikeout upside and is worth stashing in some deeper leagues and owning in most leagues once he is promoted to the big leagues.
7. Willy Adames (SS, TB, AAA)
Stats: 173 PA, .311/.387/.466, 4 HR, 3 SB, 11.6% BB%, 22.5% K%
ETA: Late June
There's not a clear path to playing time for Adames, but when a prospect is hitting like he is at the highest minor-league level, space will eventually be found. Though he's not dazzling with either power or speed so far, he's walking at a high rate while batting over .300 for the first time in his career. He is the Rays' franchise shortstop and is already a better bat than Adeiny Hechavarria, and his glove is not too far behind. Adames will see time in the majors at some point this season, probably some time after the Super Two deadline. His power could play up once he reaches the big leagues, making him a solid shortstop add in some 10-team leagues and most 12-team leagues.
Editor's Note: It was announced Tuesday after this article had been completed that Adames would be promoted to the big-league club.
8. Nick Kingham (SP, PIT, AAA)
Stats: 33.2 IP, 2.94 ERA, 2.41 FIP, 24.5% K%, 7.9% BB%, 0.0% HR/FB
ETA: Early June
With Joe Musgrove returning from the DL, Kingham was sent back down to the minors despite another solid big-league outing in which he allowed three runs over six innings with five strikeouts and a walk. Kingham seems to be the new Jack Flaherty in that despite an only slightly above-average repertoire and plus control, he seems to be more than ready for the big leagues. It's just that there's no spot for him. But Flaherty has found his spot in St. Louis' rotation, and Kingham will at some point too in Pittsburgh. Owners who have added him in deeper leagues just need to be patient and know that eventually he should be up for good.
9. Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD, AAA)
Stats: 108 PA, .297/.333/.455, 4 HR, 0 SB, 5.6% BB%, 15.7% K%
ETA: Mid-July
The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be overthinking their missing shortstop problem. They moved Chris Taylor to shortstop and Cody Bellinger to center field and are now rumored to be looking for a new first baseman. The easiest solution would have been to move Taylor to shortstop and then just call up Verdugo for good. He has shown that he's ready for the majors, both in his major-league stints and his performance this season at Triple-A. Verdugo seems to be the injury replacement at this point, but could also be used as a trade chip to acquire said first baseman.
10. Kolby Allard (SP, ATL, AAA)
Stats: 49.0 IP, 2.02 ERA, 3.62 FIP, 18.4% K%, 6.6% BB%, 5.7% HR/FB
ETA: Mid-June
It is a testament to the Atlanta Braves' farm system that they promote both their top hitting prospect and pitching prospect and still have three prospects in the top 20 on this list. Unfortunately for them, Mike Soroka went on the disabled list with a right shoulder injury. Allard also left his last start with an undisclosed injury, but he has not been placed on the disabled list. Allard is big-league ready, but has a low ceiling and high floor. He won't be a high strikeout guy, but he should be a consistent producer in the majors for owners in 12-plus-team leagues.
11. Austin Riley (3B, ATL, AAA)
Stats: 171 PA, .316/.374/.600, 9 HR, 1 SB, 7.6% BB%, 26.3% K%
ETA: Late June
The Braves have leaned on Johan Camargo and Ryan Flaherty at third base while Riley bides his time in the minors. The Braves' top batting prospect still left in the minors has absolutely raked, forcing a promotion from Double-A to Triple-A just 27 games into the season. He offers a middle-of-the-order bat with plenty of power that would prove plenty valuable to owners in 12-plus-team leagues despite the fact he could have a low batting average and strike out a fair amount. It's not as certain with Riley that he will receive the promotion before September, but if the Braves have shown one thing this season, it's been that they will promote their prospects if they feel they're ready to help the big-league club. Riley is certainly a better third base option than either Camargo or Flaherty.
12. Franklin Barreto (2B/SS, OAK, AAA)
Stats: 139 PA, .231/.345/.419, 5 HR, 2 SB, 12.9% BB%, 30.2% K%
ETA: Early August
Barreto is mired in an absolutely abysmal stretch at the moment. Over his past 12 games, Barreto owns a .114/.291/.136 slash line with a 30.9 percent strikeout rate. He has the skillset to be a dynamic fantasy contributor, providing power and speed from one of the two middle-infield positions. But he needs to get it going at the plate so in the event the Oakland Athletics trade Jed Lowrie or an injury comes up, he'll show that he's ready to take his place in Oakland's infield.
13. Austin Hays (OF, BAL, AA)
Stats: 177 PA, .223/.260/.373, 6 HR, 4 SB, 5.1% BB%, 23.2% K%
ETA: Early August
Hays has just continued to have short stints in which he will have a couple back-to-back multi-hit games and then he falls right back off the table. He just can't seem to find a consistent streak of hitting at the plate right now, and it's hurting his chances of reaching the majors. He's in almost the exact same boat as Calhoun: everyone expects him to hit and once he does, he has one of the clearest paths to the majors. Right now, it's just on him to start putting it all together at the dish. Fantasy owners can avoid owning him until he can start to find a consistent streak down at Double-A.
14. Jake Bauers (OF, TB, AAA)
Stats: 163 PA, .281/.356/.473, 5 HR, 7 SB, 9.8% BB%, 25.2% K%
ETA: Early July
Bauers has had quite the month of May. He has three homers to accompany a .314/.392/.529 slash line in 18 games of work so far. Though he's not quite the franchise cornerstone piece Adames has the chance to be, Bauers is a solid, young outfielder with the chance to be a regular contributor in the big leagues. With Carlos Gomez really struggling this season and the rebuilding Rays looking to get younger, it only makes sense that Bauers replace the Rays' veteran right fielder after the Super Two deadline passes. Bauers would be a solid depth piece in 12-plus team leagues once promoted.
15. Ryan McMahon (1B, COL, AAA)
Stats: 81 PA, .233/.309/.397, 3 HR, 0 SB, 9.9% BB%, 30.9% K%
ETA: Early August
After starting off his time back in Triple-A 0-for-13, McMahon has started to turn things around a little bit. With three home runs and a .283/.358/.483 slash line, McMahon has at least started to look somewhat competent at the plate, a change from how the rest of his season has gone. He has the offensive upside to be an impact player, and calling Coors Field home can only boost his value. But as is the case with both Calhoun and Hays, he has to earn the playing time and he hasn't done so to this point. Keep an eye on his progress in the minors for he could be a valuable piece later on in the year if he starts to hit.
16. Luis Urias (2B/SS, SD, AAA)
Stats: 177 PA, .274/.401/.418, 4 HR, 1 SB, 15.8% BB%, 18.1% K%
ETA: Early August
One player who has had no problems hitting this season — or any season for that matter — is Urias. The San Diego Padres' 20-year-old middle-infield prospect has just continued to plod along through his first trip to Triple-A, hitting for more power than he has at any point in his professional career. Urias is biding his time in the minors, waiting for an injury or a trade at the major league level to clear up some space for him. He figures to have a shot at some point this season, though his profile is not necessarily one that requires stashing just yet. Wait until his path to playing time is more clear before adding Urias.
17. Max Fried (SP, ATL, AAA)
Stats: 26.0 IP, 3.12 ERA, 2.87 FIP, 23.6% K%, 10.9% BB%, 0.0% HR/FB
ETA: Early June
Fried was supposed to start in place of the injured Soroka, but instead the game was rained out. So Fried was sent back down to the minors and Matt Wisler was promoted instead. Fried is sort of stuck in the middle of the majors and minors, showing that he can overwhelm Triple-A batters while struggling against major-league batters. He has the stuff needed to succeed at the highest level; he just needs to find his control. Eventually Fried will be up in the majors this season for good, either in a relief or swing-man role. With his strikeout upside, that could be valuable in some deeper leagues.
18. Shane Bieber (SP, CLE, AAA)
Stats: 58.1 IP, 1.23 ERA, 2.27 FIP, 24.8% K%, 1.4% BB%, 5.9% HR/FB
ETA: Early July
The Cleveland Indians currently have four starters very much entrenched in their roles this season. But Josh Tomlin was very bad out of the rotation and Adam Plutko seems to be only a solid stop-gap until Bieber is ready. Bieber dominated Double-A and has continued that into Triple-A this season. The 22-year-old right-hander is not known for his repertoire, flashing really only average to slightly above-average pitches across the board. Instead, Bieber has found success with arguably the best control of any pitcher in the minors, walking batters at a rate below 3 percent at every level he's reached so far. Bieber has about as high of a floor as anyone here and should not have too rough of an adjustment to the majors. He would be worth owning in most 12-plus-team leagues as a solid depth starter.
19. Steven Duggar (OF, SF, AAA)
Stats: 185 PA, .244/.330/.348, 2 HR, 7 SB, 10.8% BB%, 29.2% K%
ETA: Late June
Duggar has hits in six of his past seven games, but it has not amounted to much overall production. He has slowed down at the plate some and his overall numbers this season don't jump out. He has a clear path to playing time with no one in San Francisco's outfield outside of Andrew McCutchen and Mac Williamson really demanding playing time. Duggar will at no point warrant stashing, but his solid power and above-average speed would make him a solid depth outfielder to add if he does get the chance to play frequently in the majors.
20. Danny Jansen (C, TOR, AAA)
Stats: 123 PA, .300/.418/.450, 2 HR, 4 SB, 13.0% BB%, 12.2% K%
ETA: Early August
If the Blue Jays are going to go all out, they might as well promote Jansen too. The 23-year-old catcher isn't setting the world on fire like Vlad, but he's walking more than he strikes out with a batting average above .300. Russell Martin has struggled offensively at the plate this year and if the Jays are going to compete, they will need all the additional help they can get. Jansen would not only be a solid defender, but he'd bring a stronger bat to the lineup than Martin and his .621 OPS are currently bringing. He would be worth owning in all two-catcher leagues and most 12-team leagues.
21. Francisco Mejia (C/OF, CLE, AAA)
Stats: 155 PA, .193/.255/.300, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5.8% BB%, 22.6% K%
ETA: September
22. Victor Robles (OF, WAS, AAA)
Stats: 15 PA, .385/.467/.385, 0 HR, 2 SB, 13.3% BB%, 6.7% K%
ETA: September
23. Magneuris Sierra (OF, MIA, AAA)
Stats: 160 PA, .229/.252/.268, 0 HR, 6 SB, 3.1% BB%, 23.8% K%
ETA: Early August
24. Nick Gordon (SS, MIN, AA)
Stats: 181 PA, .333/.381/.525, 5 HR, 7 SB, 6.1% BB%, 14.9% K%
ETA: September
25. Eloy Jimenez (OF, CWS, AA)
Stats: 136 PA, .328/.360/.608, 8 HR, 0 SB, 5.9% BB%, 15.4% K%
ETA: September
26. Chance Adams (SP, NYY, AAA)
Stats: 40.1 IP, 4.69 ERA, 4.57 FIP, 24.9% K%, 9.5% BB%, 13.0% HR/FB
ETA: Early August
27. Christin Stewart (OF, DET, AAA)
Stats: 173 PA, .291/.370/.589, 11 HR, 0 SB, 10.4% BB%, 18.5% K%
ETA: Early August
28. Zack Granite (OF, MIN, AAA)
Stats: 81 PA, .203/.313/.203, 0 HR, 4 SB, 13.6% BB%, 7.4% K%
ETA: Early June
29. Jorge Mateo (SS/OF, OAK, AAA)
Stats: 163 PA, .205/.247/.325, 2 HR, 9 SB, 5.5% BB%, 30.7% K%
ETA: September
30. Cal Quantrill (SP, SD, AA)
Stats: 47.1 IP, 5.32 ERA, 4.16 FIP, 18.8% K%, 9.9% BB%, 6.1% HR/FB
ETA: September
MLB Rookie Rankings
1. Ronald Acuna (OF, ATL)
2. Shohei Ohtani (SP/DH, LAA)
3. Walker Buehler (SP, LAD)
4. Juan Soto (OF, WAS)
5. Gleyber Torres (2B/SS/3B, NYY)
6. Jack Flaherty (SP, STL)
7. Miguel Andujar (3B, NYY)
8. Austin Meadows (OF, PIT)
9. Scott Kingery (2B/3B/SS/OF, PHI)
10. Colin Moran (1B/3B, PIT)
11. Fernando Romero (SP, MIN)
12. Dustin Fowler (OF, OAK)
13. Luiz Gohara (SP, ATL)
14. Harrison Bader (OF, STL)
15. Franchy Cordero (OF, SD)
16. Franmil Reyes (OF, SD)
17. Mike Soroka (SP, ATL)
18. Lewis Brinson (OF, MIA)
19. Brian Anderson (3B, MIA)
20. Tyler O'Neill (OF, STL)


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August 05, 2009
Mr. Vegas will be bringing his own unique bit of excitement to Montego Bay this week as he promises a "great Sumfest performance" for his legion of fans at the UDC car park in the capital city.
"When I was on tour in Europe, mi have sleepless nights thinking about how I missed Reggae Sumfest and you know that Montego Bay is my town so mi plan to go all out on August 6th and give Mobay people my Sumfest performance," he said.
Mr. Vegas returned to Jamaica this week after completing a wildly successful 'I Am Blessed tour' in Europe. He had kicked off the tour on July 13th with a rousing performance on a show dubbed Summer Reggae Fest at Fort de Saint Pere in France. The tour lasted for about three weeks with several gigs in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Spain. Notable performances included closing the Dour Festival show in Belgium with a high-energy, rain-soaked performance that captivated the large 30,000 plus crowd which flocked to the site for the final day of the annual four-day music festival.
"The most challenging part of the tour was flying almost every day with two or three connections, and in a different type of climate in every country. It's also hard to find food especially for myself because of
my reflux so at times it's just one meal per day," he said.
Despite the numerous challenges, Vegas had a great time interacting with his fans and entertaining them onstage.
"The shows were great we did not take a engineer with us so we had a sound problem on some shows but we made the best use of what we had and gave the people what they came to see - great, high energy performances. I can't tell definitively which show was better than the other but for me though, I would love to sit and watch the recording of when I closed the show at the Dour festival in Belgium, that was special," he said.
He was also pleased to see that he was winning over a new generation of reggae-dancehall fans based on the popularity of 'I Am Blessed', a song that topped several local and international reggae charts. The
song is also enjoying excellent rotation on HOT 97 in New York and may soon be officially added to the playlists of several big urban radio stations.
"It was surprising how many young teenagers are following Mr. Vegas, the shows were well attended and I Am Blessed was like an anthem everywhere we played," he said.
After performing in Montego Bay on August 6th, the artiste will be heading back to North America for three shows on consecutive nights. On August 12th , he will be performing at The Roxy in Boston, the
following day he will be at the Puffer Bellie in Hyannis, Boston, and on August 14th, he will perform at Blakelys in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After that, he gets a much deserved break before his next
gig at the National Stadium in Guyana on August 28th.
"Mr. Vegas just keeps working, I am truly blessed," he said.
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Despite the questionable legal status of online poker in the United States, millions of Americans continue to log on and play everyday. In an effort to prevent citizens from playing poker on the Internet, some U.S. politicians have proposed legislation that would ban all online poker websites.
Is it legal to play poker on the Internet in the United States? Some will tell you: "yes." Others will tell you: "no."
Though no federal bill prohibiting Americans from playing poker on the Internet has passed yet, one state has decided to take up the issue itself. The state of Washington recently passed online poker and gaming legislation that makes Internet poker illegal within state boundaries. The Washington state law took effect beginning on June 7, 2006.
Other countries have also attempted to ban people from playing poker online. Italy enacted legislation that went into effect on Feb. 24 2006 that makes it illegal for Italian Internet Service Providers (ISP) to allow people to connect to an offshore gaming site. But not all countries are trying to pass bills in an attempt to stop their citizens from playing poker on the Internet. In fact, some European countries have even started up their own state-sponsored gambling websites.
One of the main reasons why many countries are attempting to curb online gambling is because of fears of illegal offshore activities. There are other reasons, as well. In the United States, some politicians have made the claim that the growth of online poker has put more people at financial risk of losing large sums of money. Some American politicians have even gone as far as to say that online poker is destroying the moral fabric of the country.
Regardless of whether such arguments are justified, it is still unclear how authorities in different countries would be able to effectively enforce the law. It's assumed that authorities would need to watch over people's Internet activities – as is the case in countries like China. If the governments of European and North American countries choose to do that, there would almost certainly be questions raised about whether civil liberties will be violated.
As of yet, nobody has been prosecuted for playing online poker in the United States. Furthermore, there's still an ongoing debate about whether playing poker on the Internet actually constitutes gambling.
Another gambling community that receives little attention from most world governments is the online backgammon community, and the reason is because backgammon is considered a game of skill. Poker, on the other hand, is seen as a game of luck. However, there are many poker players in the world who just don't see poker as a game of chance. Compared to other popular casino games, poker seems to involve much more skill.
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Post-92 universities have swiftly challenged government proposals to rekindle a polytechnic-type model for awarding vocational degrees that could pitch them in direct competition with further education colleges.
The plans – outlined in a government consultation that cites the role of the former Council for National Academic Awards, which awarded degrees when post-92 universities were polytechnics – are said to have grabbed the attention of Jo Johnson, the new universities and science minister, who is set to outline his major priorities for higher education in a speech this week.
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has been lobbied by further education group the Association of Colleges to consider the creation of a Technical Education Accreditation Council that would accredit colleges – and potentially universities – to develop courses up to foundation degree level in partnership with employers. But the government's proposal has been criticised by some higher education institutions, including the Million+ group of newer universities.
The government may be attracted by a plan that pledges to expand vocational higher education under a lower-cost model and to improve quality at private colleges after the Public Accounts Committee criticised high dropout rates.
Nick Davy, higher education policy manager at the Association of Colleges, said that changes to the labour market mean that there is growing demand for higher-level skills. But the current higher education system is "very much dominated by a full-time, residential, academic model", he added.
He also said: "The government naively thought there would be price difference [between universities] and there isn't…We've got a historical legacy where people believe, almost, that it has to be £9,000 and it has to be in somewhere that is medieval and looks like a church."
Vocational focus
A wide-ranging BIS consultation on vocational education closed last week. The consultation document says that the decision to allow polytechnics to become universities, passed in 1992, was "not wrong". But the move "created a long term structural gap in skills infrastructure – and contributed to a decline in the perceived value of technical skills pathways", it says.
The consultation also says: "In the past, we have had a distinct system for higher level vocational awards. Polytechnics awarded degrees which were accredited by the UK Council for National Academic Awards."
The consultation goes on to pose among its questions: "Should a new overarching vocationally focused body be established to grant higher vocational awarding powers?"
Mr Davy downplayed the government's comparison with the CNAA. A paper published by the Association of Colleges says that the TEAC would not be a new CNAA. "Instead, it would accredit institutions to develop awards not [as the CNAA did] accredit and validate awards," the paper says.
Referring to the often-quoted strengths of English higher education, Mr Davy said: "People always say it's autonomy, it's ability to make its own awards, it's ability when [institutions] are developing employer-facing programmes to negotiate directly with that employer.
"What we are arguing is…'Why doesn't the government look at giving autonomy to colleges?'"
Mr Davy suggested that "most university teachers would say there's a percentage of their students who would do far better" under a more "practical teaching and learning experience", rather than the "fairly traditional lecture-seminar-essay type experience, which is still the norm in most English universities".
'Welcomed in the private sector'
Further education colleges are currently facing severe financial insecurity under continuing government cuts. A report published just this week by the King's College London Policy Institute warned that further education may "vanish into history" unless funding was addressed. Moving more into higher education could therefore be seen as one solution by some colleges.
Carl Lygo, vice-chancellor of private provider BPP University, said that looking at resurrecting a CNAA model seemed "sensible". "It would certainly be welcomed in the private sector as it would mean that it is not necessary to create an entirely new university in order to offer a distinctive new degree provision."
He added that the Quality Assurance Agency, currently facing major changes to its role, would be "well placed to police this part of the sector".
But Million+ rejects the idea of creating a new body to grant higher vocational awarding powers in its consultation response.
Pam Tatlow, the organisation's chief executive, said: "There is no real necessity for a new CNAA which would create an unnecessary additional bureaucracy.
"There is plenty of scope to develop and accredit new qualifications under the present system. The more interesting question is how we foster collaboration between universities and colleges rather than competition between the two, which was a feature of the coalition government's approach."
Article originally published as: Poly-type proposals alarm post-92 group (25 June 2015)


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