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1. Your Order
1.1 Each order placed by you with us shall be an offer by you to us to buy products subject the terms and conditions.
1.2 No order you place shall be deemed to be accepted by us until we have received payment from you and issued confirmation of the order.
1.3 You must ensure that the terms of your order, including the address for delivery, are complete and accurate.
1.4 All quotations and advertisements for products given on this website are given on the basis that no contract for sale shall come into existence between us and you until we have received payment from you and issued acknowledgement of your order. Any quotations or advertisements for products given on this website may be altered or withdrawn by us at any time.
1.5 We shall endeavour that all orders are met. We do not, however, guarantee the availability of any product at any time. Where a product is temporarily out of stock we will advise you of when we expect to be able to fulfil orders, however this is an estimate only and shall not be binding upon us.
1.6 Sometimes stock may be withdrawn or discontinued. We shall make every effort to update the website at all times, but you understand and acknowledge that we are not liable to you for any failure or delay to fulfil an order due to products being out of stock, withdrawn or discontinued.
1.7 Once an order has been placed by you and accepted by us you have a right to cancel the order within 7 days, except for custom made or products adapted for you which may be cancelled at our discretion in exceptional circumstances only. In most cases once work has started for custom made and alterations then cancellation will not be accepted.
1.8 Sales by auction are final and cannot be cancelled whether by online auction or face to face auction.
1.9 To cancel an order placed in person in any of our offices a handling charge of upto 25% will apply, except for orders for custom made or adapted goods which are non cancellable.
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2.2 Any dates or times specified by us for delivery of the products are intended to be estimates only and time of delivery shall not be of the essence, and shall not be made of the essence by notice.
2.3 Subject to the other provisions contained in these terms and conditions, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss (all three terms which include, without limitation, pure economic loss, loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and similar losses), costs, damages or expenses caused directly or indirectly by any delay in the delivery of the products (even if caused by our negligence).
2.4 If for any reason you or the person at the delivery address refuses to accept delivery of the products, all risk in the products shall pass to you and we may, at our discretion, charge for return of the products to us, a storage fee and a redelivery fee to another address nominated by you.
2.5 The cost of delivery shall be calculated when you place your order with us and payment shall be due before delivery is arranged.
2.6 You must check the packages carefully before signing acceptance. You must ask the driver to wait for no more than 15 minutes whilst you check the goods. If there any signs of damage what so ever, you must sign as DAMAGED on the driver's paperwork and report to us in writing within 48 hours of signing. If you put UNCHECKED, NOT CHECKED or words to that affect, this will be taken as clear acceptance of the goods. If there are any discrepancies to the order, please inform us within 48 hours of receipt, otherwise you will have accepted them as they are and we can take no further liability for incorrect or incomplete goods / order.
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3.2 The price for the products shall be inclusive of VAT and inclusive of all fees and charges in relation to packaging, and carriage to the delivery address but the costs may be shown separately.
3.3 Payment for the price of the products shall be due in pounds sterling at the time of the order.
3.4 Time of payment shall be of the essence and no payment shall be deemed to be received by us until it has been received in full and cleared funds.
3.5 We reserve the right to charge extra for delivery
3.6 We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors
3.7 We reserve the right to charge for failed deliveries due to customer not being available on the pre-arranged date
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4.2 All products carry the warranty stated on the product description which maybe subject to certain criteria such as that of installation must be carried out by qualified installers. Most items are covered for supply only of replacement parts and not labour costs unless otherwise stated.
4.3 We shall only extend the benefit of the manufacturer's warranty to you, and do not separately warranty the products ourselves.
4.4 In the event of the product requiring replacement or repair under the warranty, you must contact the manufacturer directly or if this is not possible then contact our aftersales department.
4.5 All items should be checked for any signs of damage and you must ensure you have the correct item BEFORE commencing installation
4.6 We do not employ our own field service engineers nor do we pay for installation or re-installation or any form of labour costs
4.7 In respect of items made of plastic, ceramic, wood, glass, marble or similar no guarantee can be given against crazing, variation in shade, staining, and variation in patterns of different batches. Under no circumstances can the seller take any responsibility once the product has been fixed. All performance data or any other information in printed or electronic media is purely for guidance only and whilst given in good faith shall not bind us. The liability of the seller shall in any event be limited to some rights as the seller may have against its suppliers and not exceed the value of the goods.
4.6 Baths, tubs, trays, showers, and water fittings must be water tested for any leaks before finalising installation as no claims for damages will be accepted
4.7 We, our suppliers or the manufacturer reserve the right to see evidence of professional installation by qualified installers for some products. Failure to produce this evidence will render the warranty being void
4.8 Customising, amending or adapting a product will also render the warranty being void
4.9 Colours shown in any media are for guidance only and may not represent a true representation due to the limitations of printing and display in electronic form
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5.1 In the event that any order is incorrect, it must be notified to us within 7 (seven) days after delivery. Please see our returns policy published online at www.aquaplusdistribution.com/returnspolicy
5.2 In the case of incorrect orders, the products shall be returned to us and we shall redeliver the correct order at our own cost. This must be reported in writing within 48 hours or you will have to indemnify us against any losses we may incur as a result of you not reporting within this time
5.3 If any products are faulty or defective, they must be returned to us within 7 days of delivery except for large products such as baths, showers, gas or electrical appliances. At our own discretion, we shall replace or repair the products free of charge and redeliver them at our own cost, or shall provide a refund of the price paid by you. In the event of replacement of any products, the products returned to us shall become our property. For large items, baths, showers, gas or electrical products please contact the manufacturer directly or our aftersales department in case of difficulty and once commencing installation you must leave the item in place unless instructed otherwise by the manufacturer.
5.4 If we elect to refund you rather than provide a replacement or repair for faulty or defective products, or we are unable to replace any faulty or defective product, the products must be returned to us, and shall become our property.
5.5 For any sort of return you must contact our aftersales department and obtain a RMA (Return Merchandise Authority) which must be clearly marked on a label outside of the packaging and on any documentation. Without this goods will be refused by our goods inward department.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 Without prejudice to the other provisions in these terms and conditions, these provisions set out our total financial liability to you.
6.2 All times given for delivery, restocking etc are estimates only and we shall not be liable for any damages, costs, losses (including without limitation pure economic loss, loss of profit, loss of business, interruptions to business, depletion of goodwill or reputation, and/or loss of commission), claims or liabilities, whether direct, indirect or consequential, incurred by you due to any delay by us, including if such delay was caused by our negligence.
6.3 Nothing in this agreement shall limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for any matter for which it would be illegal for us to attempt to exclude our liability or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
6.4 Without prejudice to the other provisions of this agreement, our total liability in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty) misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, arising in the performance or contemplated performance of this contract shall be limited to the price of the products in any single order. We do not cover consequential loss.
6.5 All products sold by us are for use in domestic situations only and are not for commercial use unless otherwise stated.
7. Waiver
7.1 If you breach any provision of these terms and conditions and we ignore this, we shall still be entitled to use our rights and remedies at a later date or in any other situation where you breach any provision of these terms and conditions.
8. Assignment
8.1 We may transfer and/or assign our rights or obligations under these terms and conditions at any time. This will not affect your rights and/or obligations under the terms and conditions. You are not permitted to transfer your rights or obligations under these terms and conditions to any other person.
9. Invalidity
9.1 If any provision of these terms and conditions is found by a UK court in England, tribunal or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, to be wholly or partially illegal, invalid, void, voidable or unenforceable it shall, to such extent, be deemed to be severable and the remaining provisions of the terms and conditions and the remainder of the provision shall continue in full force and effect.
10. Privacy
10.1 All information that you provide about yourself to us shall be used in accordance with our privacy policy which can be seen at www.aquaplusdistribution.com/privacypolicy
10.2 You acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms of our Privacy Policy.
11. Force Majeure
11.1 Should any event occur at the sellers premises or elsewhere which is beyond the sellers control i.e. industrial action (including strike or lockout) shortage of materials, act of God, war, riot, commotion, fire, flood, breakdown of machinery, or as a result of which the performance of which this contract is prevented or delayed then:-
11.1(a) Without prejudice to its rights in the event of breach of contract by the buyer, the seller reserves the right to cancel delivery or other performance of the sellers obligations under any contract in whole or in part and in the event of part of the contract, less any expenses incurred by the seller to date of the cancellation in part performance of the contract;
11.1(b) If such prevention or delay continues for 90 days - the buyer may elect to cancel the contract or allow the order to remain on the seller's books to be completed at a later stage
12. Variation
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14.1 We shall endeavour to resolve any disagreements between us and you quickly and efficiently. The agreement between you and us shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and you and we shall both submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.


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While the US is making its "pivot," or rebalancing, from the Middle East to Southeast and East Asia, enhancing its economic, political and military presence there, a countermove is being made: China is increasing its presence in the Middle East. This is important for Taiwan.
As Washington lowers its presence in Iraq, Afghanistan and surrounding countries, Beijing is doing the opposite, filling the economic void left by the US. China's primary purpose is energy: it needs vast amounts of oil, natural gas and other natural resources to fuel its burgeoning economy.
To sustain an increased presence in the region, China is following a two-pronged strategy:
First, it is embarking on a "New Silk Road" of infrastructure projects from western China into the Central Asian republics, which are designed to eventually link to Iran and Turkey. This will provide direct access to the Middle East, bypassing the cumbersome and vulnerable sea route through the Strait of Malacca.
Second, China is embarking on a naval modernization, shifting from its traditional coastal defense to a "far sea defense" designed to increase its ability to protect its overseas interests. The speed of this modernization was increased significantly after the fall of former Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi in the summer of 2011, when China had little means of influencing developments and was left to evacuate about 36,000 Chinese from Libya who were there working on state-sponsored development projects.
In the middle of all this, China is also doing something that might have a direct bearing on Taiwan: it is working hard to strengthen ties with Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Beijing in May and was warmly welcomed in the Chinese capital. Strange bedfellows maybe, but each country has its own reasons.
Israel is, of course, a small nation surrounded by a set of hostile neighbors. It wants China's help in the UN Security Council on issues related to Syria and Iran. Beijing may be willing to provide help, for a price. That price is Israeli defense technology.
China's People's Liberation Army is highly interested in acquiring key capabilities that it can use in possible conflicts with the US, Taiwan and Japan, such as stealth, surveillance, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), missile electronics and guidance, and airborne warning and control system (AWACS). When they revived their military ties in 2011 and held bilateral discussions, Israel's UAV technology was at the top of China's military wish list.
It would not be wise for Israel to start to relying on China's goodwill to resolve conflicts with its neighbors. China will only look out for its own interests and, in the end, drop Israel, its temporary ally, for what the larger parties like Iran can offer: oil and gas.
China will squeeze Israel for any piece of high-end technology it can lay its hands on, like when it tried to obtain the Phalcon AWACS system and the upgraded Harpy drone. Israel planned to sell the technologies to China in the early 2000s, but the deals were canceled at the insistence of the US. Defensive technology would be used by a repressive China against democratic allies, not only the US and Japan, but also against a small nation threatened by a large neighbor: Taiwan.
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Bollywood ...
Crazy hindi movies ... guy and gal running around trees ... melodrama with moms and moms-in-law ... crazy villain dude coming after defenseless heroine ... hero flexing his skimpy muscles as he pounces on the villain and his cronies and beats them to pulp ... guy and gal dancing on a train ... the plots go on and on ... and on! :)
The most popular question ever encountered about desi movies:
"So, are all Bollywood movies musicals?"
No! Atleast, I think not :) I mean, bollywood movies have oodles of songs, and folks break out into dance at every opportunity ... but they aren't "musicals", just doesn't seem right to brand them such ... guess they're just insanity-filled movies with tons of music? Does that even make any sense? :)
Anyway, Meeta set off ripples of excitement when she picked Bollywood Cooking as the theme for the current edition of Monthly Mingle. Who doesn't want to think of crazy indian movies and delicious food at the same time?
So, what food could be quintessential Bollywood? Chaat is the first thing that came to mind! "Chaat" literally means "to taste or to lick", so how about some chatpata chaat to honour Bollywood? And what food epitomizes Bombay more than Pav Bhaji? It is probably only rivaled by Vada Pav - and after eating that on the streets of Bombay, there is no way in hell I'm attempting to replicate it. Some things are best preserved in memory, and vada pav is one such thing ... until I can troll those dusty Bombay streets for some'o'that vada love!
So ... what is Pav Bhaji? Simply put, a motley assortment of veggies mashed together on a flat tava and cooked up with tomato puree, some spices, a wonk of butter? Throw in some pan-fried bread, sliced up onions, slivers of lime ... and you're in heaven!
According to Wikipedia:
The origin of this dish is traced to the heyday of the textile mills in Mumbai. The mill workers used to have a short break for lunch. A full lunch which was not rushed probably needed more time than what was available. A light lunch was also preferred given that physical work followed immediately. A vendor understood this and came up with this dish using items or parts of them available on the menu. The role of Indian bread or rice was taken up by pav and the curries that usually go with Indian bread or rice were amalgamated into just one spicy concoction-the 'bhaji'. Thus was born– the celebrated pav-bhaji!
Initally, it remained as the food of the mill-workers. The dish was then patronized extensively by the upcoming Mumbai underworld. This resulted in the dish finding its way into restaurants and spreading over Central Mumbai and other areas. The pav bhaji was made famous by the various roles played by Bollywood heroes as pav bhaji vendors, notable amongst them being the one played by Sanjay Dutt in the movie Vaastav.
Ooo ... an obvious Bollywood connection! I couldn't ask for more than that :)
Anyway, PB recipes are a dime a dozen - often guarded jealously to protect the "secret" ingredients. But then again, it is one of the most flexible chaat recipes - most random assortments of veggies usually do the trick. Obviously, the flat tava on the open fire adds the ultimate flavour ... along with the flitting flies and the street smells!
Bollywood ishtyle! :)
Servings: 4
1 small vidalia onion - finely chopped
5 cloves garlic - minced
1" ginger - minced
3 green chillies - sliced long
2 cups frozen peas
2 carrots - chopped
2 medium yukon gold potatoes - chopped
1 red bell pepper - chopped
1 tomato - chopped fine
5-6 T San Marzano tomato puree
2 T pav bhaji masala
1 t sumac powder
1 t red chilli powder
3 T lime juice
2 T butter
salt to taste
Slices of limes
Thin rings of red onions
Steam the veggies (potatoes, carrots, peas and bell peppers) till well-cooked (Alternatively, you can throw them into a pressure cooker)
In the meantime, heat 1 T of butter in a shallow wok and saute the onions till they start to brown.
Throw in the ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute some more.
Add 3 T of the tomato puree and cook for a couple more minutes.
Add the sumac powder and red chilli powder along with the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Once the veggies are cooked, add them to the wok and stir.
Mash the vegetables with a potato masher or a hand blender.
Add the pav bhaji masala and remaining tomato puree and cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 T butter and stir for a few more minutes.
Seriously, the longer the veggies simmer together, the better the flavours blend. And if you can get your hands on a giant flat tava, go for it! :)
Season with salt and take off the stove.
Stir in the lime juice after a couple of minutes.
We served the bhaji with slices of lightly buttered herbed bread browned over open fire.
* We just happened to have our homemade pav bhaji masala on hand, I'll remember to post the recipe for it later this week.
* Most PB recipes call for cauliflower, but we skipped it this time around. And we didn't really miss it.
* San Marzano tomato puree honestly kicks ass - the ultimate plum tomato flavour, if you can get your hands on it, don't settle for anything else!
Mmm ... *so* close to the real thing. I closed my eyes and I could see Junior Dutt-saheb dishing out plates of PB on Juhu beach (I have no idea if he really did that in the movie!) :)
Off this goes to Meeta for MM. This is *so* not a glamorous or elegant dish by any means, but it seems so evocative of the sights, sounds and smells of Bollywood. Besides, I can't imagine this hunk ever declining a plate of Pav Bhaji!
P.S.: I finally get to pay homage to the very first song in my running mix :)


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Dividends still make quite a bit of sense in today's market. The currently low interest rate environment makes most bonds work only for capital preservation rather than real capital growth. On the other side, while there are certainly some solid growth stocks around, I don't think there are too many expectations out there about a broadly sustained bull market of growth anytime soon.
A workable solution continues to be shareholder friendly companies. Businesses that can grow sales volume of their products or services modestly year by year, can maintain or increase pricing power on that volume (due to an economic moat or some privileged position), have reasonable valuations, and return most of their free cash flows to shareholders as dividends (and share repurchases, with the remainder), are a solid medium-risk option for sustained income growth and long-term capital appreciation, in my view.
Here are five examples of solid dividend payers that recently increased dividends at a substantial rate.
Exxon Mobil (XOM)
At only 2.78%, XOM doesn't boast the highest yield around, but much of that is due to its higher stock valuation than its oil peers. The good news, however, is that XOM recently increased their quarterly dividend payout by a whopping 21%.
Being a leading company in a cyclical business, Exxon Mobil maintains an excellent balance sheet with total debt/equity of only 10% and an extremely high interest coverage ratio. Free cash flow is only moderately strong, due to the immense capital expenditures required to operate in this industry. But with large scale and efficiency ratios that are top notch, XOM is approaching three decades of consistent annual dividend growth.
Full XOM Analysis
Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Chevron has a larger dividend yield than XOM, at 3.64%. Although XOM and CVX have similar dividend payout ratios from earnings, since XOM has the higher valuation, Chevron has the higher yield.
Chevron's recent increase was a solid 11%, but they already had a mild dividend increase in the midst of the year. So the dividend increase compared to the same quarter last year is over 15%.
The company has an even stronger tie to oil than its peers, as it has focused on deep sea drilling. Still, the company also does have natural gas investments, including at the Marcellus shale. The company maintains a meticulous balance sheet, with total debt/equity at only around 7%, an extremely high interest coverage ratio, and very little goodwill. The company has nearly tripled the book value of the shares over the past 7 years.
Full CVX Analysis
Air Products and Chemicals (APD)
APD boosted its dividend by comfortably over 10% this year, inching closer to the 30-year mark of consecutive annual dividend increases, and has a 3.22% dividend yield. The company supplies industrial end-users with various atmospheric gases and other gases, and is the largest supplier of Hydrogen in the world. Since the recession, the company has been restructuring and cost-cutting.
A concern I have with APD is that their free cash flow isn't as strong as I'd like to see in a solid business such as this. Their operating cash flow is fine, but their capital expenditures are fairly high. With APD's long record of good performance and their strong market position, I'd consider them to be fairly reliable, but if the free cash flow growth doesn't accelerate over the next few years, I might have to reconsider that conclusion.
Pepsico (PEP)
Pepsico had a bit of a weaker showing here, and has only increased the dividend by 4% this year. It's enough to boost the dividend to a 3.16% yield. This also happened to be their 40th consecutive dividend increase.
Compared to Coca Cola, which boosted the latest dividend by a nice 8.5%, Pepsico has a slightly higher yield and lower valuation (and is a mix between beverages and snacks compared to Coca Cola's pure focus on beverages). But with Coke's plan to increase their total number of daily servings from 1.7 billion today to 3 billion a day in 2020, it may be hard for Pepsico's beverage business to keep up with market share.
Still, Pepsico has some advantages. Their snack business is incredibly strong, without equal in their markets in the United States. And they were the first to do the bottler acquisition, with Coca Cola following that move rather than leading. By shifting towards healthier brands, which is what Pepsi has done, it seem unlikely that they'd stop growing any time soon.
Even though the balance sheet was stretched by the bottler purchases, their financial position is reasonably solid, with an interest coverage ratio of comfortably above 10, and total debt/equity of a decent 130% or so. The dividend is well-covered by free cash flow, with a <70% FCF payout ratio.
Chubb Corporation (CB)
Chubb is a $19 billion insurance company with over four decades of consecutive annual dividend growth. Most aspects of management are superb- the underwriting ratios are consistently above average, book value per share grows like clockwork, the dividend growth is consistent, and while I'm not a fan of share repurchases in general, this is an example of a business that does them fair enough (buying them consistently and at reasonable valuations). I'd prefer a larger yield (in exchange for fewer shares repurchased) than the current 2.29% dividend yield, but all in all, this business has a lot going for it.
The recession proved difficult for insurers. Their business is mostly a commodity service, so it's difficult to establish a moat. Interest rates on capital invested in bonds were low, and business conditions and overall pricing power were lackluster. Chubb handled the worst of the recession quite well, and mild premium growth has returned for the 2009-2011 period. This is the sort of business where, since most profits are given back to shareholders, only mild growth is needed for decent returns. At a P/E of around 12, and a dividend that increased by a bit over 5% for 2012, I think that risk-adjusted value is reasonable at the current stock price.
Full Chubb Analysis
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Geert van Horrik needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 40 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
I am the lead developer of Catel. Catel is an open-source project that is created by me and some other members. The information might be a little technical, but you can find more information at http://catel.codeplex.com. I am also a freelance software developer and have a company named CatenaLogic.
The open-source project is specifically created for other software developers.
I need a logo for Catel. It would be very cool if the logo of Catel would container the same colors as the logo of CatenaLogic (my company, see http://catenalogic.com/, green, blue, red).
Another similar project is Caliburn, you can find its logo here: http://caliburn.codeplex.com/. I like the simplicity of the logo. I want a logo that can be used without text, but also one that can be used with the text. Like the Caliburn logo, you can use the sword only, but also the Caliburn text at the left.
The software that we developer is pretty stunning, and I want to logo to reflect that. This means a high-tech, modern logo representing some building blocks (or be free to think of something else).
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NEWS- Jack crash: Why UVA wants JPJ nickname-less
When 1948 UVA law school graduate John Paul Jones first set foot on the construction site of the arena that would bear his name, he must have made an impression. The construction crew liked him so much, a UVA spokesperson reports, that they began calling the new building what friends call Jones himself: Jack. Thus a new moniker was born, "the Jack."
The term of endearment seemed to be catching on when media outlets began using it to refer to the new 16,000-seat, $130-million basketball/entertainment venue. WINA sports director Jed Williams, who occasionally works for UVA, used the name several times on his daily "Best Seat in the House" radio program, and the Daily Progress even headlined a splashy feature on the new venue with the words "Here comes The Jack."
But just as the name was beginning to stick, UVA officials began applying a layer of semantic Teflon.
"Out of nowhere," says Williams, "I got an e-mail from UVA."
That e-mail came from Bill Hurd, assistant media relations director for UVA's athletic department. "Please do not refer to the arena as 'the Jack,'" said Hurd, speculating that the moniker might lead to other, possibly scurrilous nicknames.
UVA's top spokesperson Carol Wood says that while UVA has not issued an official decree to the media, the university has expressed some preferences. "I know that there was some concern about whether it was respectable enough for the person for whom it was named," says Wood.
Wood claims UVA's aim was not perpetual name-control, but rather to keep the John Paul Jones Arena nickname-free in its initial weeks and months of use.
"People would like a nickname to evolve organically, which is how nicknames usually happen," says Wood. "Our students haven't been in it yet, so there is concern that we don't jump the gun on naming it before people really have time to experience it."
In the meantime, UVA officials plan to hold name discussions, much the way UVA's football stadium was expanded to 60,000 seats nearly six years ago and officially re-christened with a triple moniker that indicates each donor-driven component: "The Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium."
"We had some very specific official language for sportscasters on first reference," says Wood. "It's very specific so sportscasters always use that when they're calling the game."
For his part, Fortune 400 benefactor Paul Tudor Jones, who donated $35 million to get the facility named for his father, says, "I'm less concerned about what fans want to call the building than what happens inside it."
With no official language yet chosen for the arena and with no UVA-sanctioned nickname in circulation, radio host Williams– who will be courtside at the new arena calling Cavalier women's basketball games– has decided to have a little fun.
"Right now we're calling it 'The Building that We Can't Call by that Moniker,' but the options are unlimited here," says Williams. "My favorites were 'The Pope,' 'The Vatican,' and 'The Da Vinci Dome.' Plus, 'The JPJ not on JPA.' There were some other funny ones that probably weren't quite appropriate for public consumption. Speaking of which, if not 'the Jack,' then what about 'the John?'"
As seen here in a UVA newsletter, the John Paul Jones Arena's construction crew had long and lovingly called their project "the Jack."
It's not named for the Led Zeppelin bassist or the father of the U.S. Navy, but it is named for the father of a wealthy 1976 UVA graduate
Mitsubishi Diamond Vision screens are part of the $7.5 million audio-visual system


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July 26, 2011, 12:21 pm
Ex-CU WR Travon Patterson signs with Chargers
Former Colorado wide receiver/return specialist Travon Patterson said Tuesday he will sign a rookie free agent contract with the San Diego Chargers tonight.
Patterson, who played last season for the Buffs after transferring form USC, caught 20 passes for 127 yards in eight game. He also led CU punt returning and averaged 20 yards on kick returns.
He has returned to his home in Long Beach, CA and said he only has to drive down the coast to report to camp.
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- Black-out Shades
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
In-Room Features
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Phone with Voicemail
Added Value
- Oversized Bath Towels
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Pool Open from: 01-March-2019 to 30-September-2019
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Elliptical Machines
- Stationary Bicycle
- Treadmill
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Ice Machine
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8628 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77554
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
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- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
- Business Center
- Pool
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
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Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
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- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
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- Service Animals Allowed
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- Number of Floors: 4
- Total Number of Rooms: 81
- Number of Suites: 18
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 63
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 5
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Hillary Clinton Checks out Christina Aguilera's Massive…Singing Talent
It seems like Christina Aguilera dropped off the face of the earth for a while, and we were all left wondering when the 'Dirrty' star would once again get down and dirty for our viewing pleasure in new music videos. But Christina made a comeback in the past year or so, partially due to her new stint on NBC's 'The Voice'. Listen, the girl's talented and all, but we're 99% sure her regained popularity is a result of her increased cleavage action while she was taking a break.
Have you seen those puppies?! They're awesome, to say the least. Lucky for us, the talented entertainer doesn't waste any time at all covering up those terrific ta-ta's, even when she attends charity events.
On Wednesday, Christina attended the McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony as part of her World Food Programme Ambassador position duties, and as fate would have it, good ol' Hillary Clinton was also in attendance.
Hillary is usually a very, very serious lady, and we're not sure if we've ever seen her crack a smile before. She probably has one of Bill's cigars stuck up her butt, but that's besides the point. The important part here is that Christina Aguilera's cleavage made her flash those pearly whites, and the world's greatest photographer captured this fantastic moment. Of course critics are probably denying the fact that Mrs. Clinton was checking out that boob situation, but we beg to differ.
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ESA's 2011 teachers summer workshop
ESA is organising a workshop for science teachers at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), Noordwijk, the Netherlands, from 11 to 14 July 2011.
The workshop is aimed at European science teachers whose students are between 12 and 18 years old. A limited number of places are available. Details on how to apply can be found on the 'How to apply' page.
Develop new skills and network with teachers from across Europe
This 2011 workshop is the second in the Teachers Summer Workshop series organised by ESA.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain practical skills that will enable them to enhance their teaching of the sciences. New, innovative, and inspiring tools and methods will be presented, using space as a means for attracting students to science.
The programme is designed to provide participants with ample time during the workshop to test the activities and become sufficiently confident with the material so that they can adapt it to the requirements of their national curricula.
During the 2011 workshop, teachers will participate in a programme of activities that will take the teachers on a voyage through the Solar System. They will look at how humans explore space, the science of the Sun, and the study of Earth from space.
How and when to apply
The deadline was 9 June 2011.
Workshop details
The workshop will begin at 10:00 on Monday 11 July and finish at 16:00 on Thursday 14 July. A provisional programme is available on the right of this page.
The working language of the workshop will be English. Participants are required to have sufficient knowledge of the English language in order to be able to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Attendance to the entire workshop is mandatory.
The use of a personal laptop is highly recommended. Network access will be organised within the workshop location.
A limited amount of financial support that can be used to offset travel cost is available to teachers from Member and Cooperating States. Their accommodation will be organised and covered by ESA directly. There is no fee for the workshop.
The programme for the workshop can be found here.
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"It's like an avalanche," he says. "It's one of the reasons—maybe the top reason—many small credit unions have shut down or merged."
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Now retired from his career at two data processors, Morrisey continues to devote hours to keeping the credit union on track. Even while working full-time, he spent nights and weekends volunteering for the credit union, which still has a niche field of membership: parishioners, employees, and families of a local Catholic church.
"In 1976, I was a church member, but not a credit union member," Morrisey recalls. "The credit union's board wanted to shut it down, but our pastor gathered a new group of volunteers. I joined the supervisory committee and became assistant treasurer. My wife was treasurer."
The credit union processed manually at the time with a ledger book for handwritten transactions. "Then we converted to a batch computer system and mailed transactions for processing once a week," says Morrisey.
Except for a hiatus from 1983 to 1987, Morrisey has been with the credit union ever since, volunteering until two years ago when he became a part-time employee.
Around 1990 the credit union converted to in-house core processing—a big change—allowing it to offer an array of transaction accounts, consumer loans, and prepaid debit cards.
He and his team encourage children, however young, to have accounts and perform their own transactions—something they probably couldn't do elsewhere. "What bank would allow a six-year-old to conduct transactions?" he laughs.
"We provide service to members that they couldn't get otherwise," he adds. "We don't take the cookie-cutter approach of automated lending like so many financial institutions do. We don't just look at credit scores; we look at the entire picture, the member's history with us, and see what we can do to approve loans."
The credit union approves nearly all loans, sometimes with modifications. "We make loans to people who have been rejected elsewhere at affordable terms," says Morrisey. "It does take time and effort, but it's worth it. Virginia is an island of predatory lending."
He speaks out in the community and at the state capital against such unjust practices, letting people know they don't have to pay exorbitant rates and fees for financial services.
Morrisey also advocates nationally on behalf of small credit unions, recently writing to NCUA to express his displeasure with its proposal to ban home-based credit unions—and he encourages colleagues to do likewise.
"Make it known how regulations affect small credit unions," he says, admitting that efforts to educate regulators can be discouraging. "You might feel like they're not paying attention, but often they do and we have to keep up the fight."


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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease.
To help prevent heart disease, you can:
Everyone is at risk for heart disease. But you are at higher risk for heart disease if you:
Your age and family history also affect your risk for heart disease. Your risk is higher if:
But the good news is there's a lot you can do to prevent heart disease.
When people talk about heart disease, they are usually talking about coronary heart disease (CHD). It's also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This is the most common type of heart disease.
When someone has CHD, the coronary arteries (tubes) that take blood to the heart are narrow or blocked. This happens when cholesterol and fatty material, called plaque ("plak"), build up inside the arteries.
Plaque is caused by:
When plaque blocks an artery, it's hard for blood to flow to the heart. A blocked artery can cause chest pain or a heart attack. Learn more about CHD.
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. Part of the heart may die if the person doesn't get help quickly.
Some common signs of a heart attack include:
Not everyone who has a heart attack will have all the signs. Learn more about the signs of a heart attack.
Signs of a heart attack often come on suddenly. But sometimes, they develop slowly – hours, days, or even weeks before a heart attack happens.
Talk to your doctor if you feel unusually tired for several days, or if you develop any new health problems (like pain or trouble breathing). It's also important to talk to your doctor if existing health issues (like pain) are bothering you more than usual.
If you've had a heart attack in the past, it's important to know that symptoms of a new heart attack might be different from your last one – so talk with your doctor if you have any concerns about how you feel.
Don't ignore any signs or feel embarrassed to call for help. Acting fast can save a life. Call 911 even if you aren't sure it's a heart attack.
An ambulance is the best and safest way to get to the hospital. In an ambulance, EMTs (emergency medical technicians) can keep track of how you are doing and start life-saving treatments right away.
People who call an ambulance often get treated faster at the hospital. And, if you call 911, the operator can tell you what to do until the ambulance gets there.
Take steps today to lower your risk for heart disease.
High cholesterol and high blood pressure can cause heart disease and heart attack. If your cholesterol or blood pressure numbers are high, you can take steps to lower them.
It's important to get your cholesterol checked at least every 4 to 6 years. Some people will need to get it checked more or less often.
Starting at age 18, get your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood pressure has no signs or symptoms.
Use the myhealthfinder tool to get more screening recommendations based on your age and sex.
Your family history affects your risk for heart disease. Use this family health history tool to keep track of your family's health. Share the information with your doctor or nurse.
If you are worried about a family member's risk for heart disease, use these tips to start a conversation about heart health.
If you are age 50 to 59, taking aspirin every day can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke – but it's not recommended for everyone. Talk with your doctor to find out if taking aspirin is the right choice for you.
Experts recommend that some people ages 40 to 75 take medicines called statins if they are at high risk for heart attack and stroke. Use these questions to talk with your doctor about statins.
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If you choose to drink alcohol, drink only in moderation. This means limiting your drinking to no more than 1 drink a day for woman and no more than 2 drinks a day for men. Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of heart disease.
Getting active can help prevent heart disease. Adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. This includes walking fast, dancing, and biking.
If you are just getting started, try walking for 10 minutes a day, a few days each week. Then add more activity over time.
People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10 pounds can lower your risk of heart disease. Find out how to control your weight.
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Quitting smoking helps lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free support and to set up your plan for quitting.
Avoiding secondhand smoke is important, too – so keep your home smoke-free. If you have guests who smoke, ask them to smoke outside. If someone in your home smokes, use these tips to start a conversation about quitting.
Managing stress can help prevent serious health problems like heart disease, depression, and high blood pressure. Deep breathing and meditation are good ways to relax and manage stress.
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Learning to voice opinions
I am worried about the educational system in Taiwan.
I have been teaching English in Taiwan for 10 years now. Until recently I was an assistant professor at a university in Greater Taichung. I am concerned about the way students are learning in Taiwan. Perhaps I should say I am concerned about the way students are not learning in Taiwan.
When I first came to Taiwan I taught in a cram school. I was surprised that students could not express themselves well when they were asked to give their opinion about a movie or about a celebrity they liked. If I asked a student why they liked the movie or why they liked the celebrity, they could not say anything beyond "It was good!" or "He/she is cool!" I asked other teachers in the school why this was and they told me that they would even have trouble expressing themselves in Chinese, because they are not accustomed to having a teacher ask them their opinion.
That was more than nine years ago. More recently, I was teaching university students and I was trying to get students to express their opinions about the recent incident involving a Taiwanese fisherman shot by Philippine Coast Guard personnel. To my surprise, students complained about this topic being introduced in class and I got in trouble with the school for bringing it up.
When I was an elementary-school student in Canada, one of the activities we had was to read the newspaper and tell the class the next day what was happening in the world. It was a variation of "Show and Tell," in that we were to cut out an article from the newspaper, bring it to class and talk about it. I've been told that students in Taiwan do not do these sorts of activities in elementary school and I have found that most students I have taught at the university level still find it difficult to get up in front of a class and express themselves, even in Chinese. Indeed, most students find it difficult to even speak up loudly enough to be heard by the whole class.
For weeks I was questioned by committees at the university regarding my "behavior." I was eventually told that teachers are not to bring up politics in class. The justification was that the students were only "children." Yet in Canada students were encouraged to express opinions about current events while they were still in elementary school.
I can understand why high-school students would not have opportunities to express themselves in class: Most of the final year of high school is devoted to preparing for university entrance exams. These exams are multiple choice and do not ask students for their opinions.
However, at the university level students are presumably being prepared for life and work. When students graduate from university they are old enough to vote. How sad is it that they are never encouraged to develop opinions of their own?
Of course, my experience has mostly been with students who graduated from vocational high schools. Students who attended better high schools and went on to study at better universities would obviously be more interested in learning and would not have a problem with teachers who would actually try to teach them.
Even if better universities have different policies that actually allow teachers to teach, there is still the problem of most students in Taiwan, including university graduates, being ill-prepared to participate in Taiwan's democracy as informed citizens.


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Woman who received stolen Paris Hilton jacket sentenced
A woman who pleaded no contest to receiving a jacket stolen from Paris Hilton received three years of supervised probation on Friday in a sentence described by a judge as lenient due to missteps by a police officer.
Courtney Leigh Ames is one of a group of young adults accused of burglarizing celebrities' homes and stealing more than $3 million in jewelry, high-end fashion and other luxury goods. All the cases have been resolved with plea deals, with several members of the group dubbed the "Bling Ring" receiving no jail or prison time.
Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan and several other celebrities' homes were burglarized between Dec. 2008, and Oct. 2009.
"You caught a break and you know it," Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler told Ames, telling her the judgment of Los Angeles police officer Brett Goodkin had harmed the case.
Goodkin collaborated with filmmaker Sofia Coppola on a movie about the burglaries, including filming a scene in which he handcuffed Emma Watson, but didn't properly notify prosecutors about his paid role. Fidler has previously called the officer's actions "stupid."
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Prosecutors dropped burglary and other felony charges against Ames in exchange for her plea, which also requires her to serve 60 days of community service.
Ames pleaded no contest to receiving Hilton's jacket in December. The socialite is not seeking restitution in the case, nor are any of the other celebrities whose homes were targeted.
The person accused of being the Bling Ring mastermind, Nicholas Prugo, is scheduled to be sentenced on March. 1. He has been jailed since April 2012 on another case.


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Oxandrolone Oral tablet
What is this medicine?
OXANDROLONE (ox AN droe lone) is a steroid. This medicine is used to help people gain weight. It is also used to treat bone pain in patients with osteoporosis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
breast cancer
high blood calcium levels
kidney disease
prostate cancer, enlargement
an unusual or allergic reaction to oxandrolone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
medicines for diabetes
steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor for regular check ups. You will need important blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine has not been shown to improve athletic ability.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
This medicine is banned from use by the US and the International Olympic Committees and other athletic organizations.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breast enlargement
breathing problems
changes in mood, especially anger, depression, or rage
dark urine
in women: acne, change in monthly cycle, deep voice, enlarged clitoris, more face hair
nausea, vomiting
right upper belly pain
swelling of ankles
too frequent or persistent erections
trouble passing urine
unusual bleeding or bruising
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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Adopt a gluten-free Blogger Jan 2011: Stephanie of Wasabimon
I have been aware of Stephanie's gluten-free Wasabimon site for quite some time now. The moment I saw it, I was attracted to the Japanese-inspired title and design. I also loved her adventurous take on gluten-free foods, and the international flair of her savory and sweet dishes. I was happy to finally adopt Stephanie for this month's edition of Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger, but I found myself in something of a quandary. What dishes of hers should I make? It was so hard to decide! Finally I decided to make her baked falafel recipe and a version of her Curry Quinoa Salad. I love both falafel and quinoa, and it seemed a match made in heaven. The baked falafel turned out beautifully. I made them using chickpeas from scratch. The only thing that was a little complicated was that the recipe called for 1 cup of dry chickpeas OR a 15 oz. can of chickpeas. I made a double batch of chickpeas because I wanted to make Channa Masala with the second cup of chickpeas, and so I had to guess about how much was half. But oh, those falafel were delightful. I drizzled them with raw tahini sauce and had them with quinoa, on tortillas, and even put them on Elana's almond biscuits in a falafel "burger". I would make these again, and serve them to dinner guests whether they could eat gluten or not!
The Great Falafel Heist
Baby Yum gave them her seal of approval by stealing one from my photo shoot and nibbling on it. As is the way with toddlers, she only had a few bites since it was her first time with the flavor. These falafel "cookies" make a fantastic and very portable snack and would be great in a lunch box, so Baby Yum can expect to be seeing these in the future.
I also made Stephanie's Quinoa Salad. Now, I have a rule that with our event, we try to follow recipes as closely as humanly possible so we experience the recipes as the author intended (and are reviewing them fairly). With this recipe, since I'd followed her falafel recipe to the letter, I took a little license and followed the dressing recipe exactly but substituted apple slices and grated carrot for the mango and red pepper, respectively. (I was out of red pepper and don't care for mango.) It was an interesting and tasty recipe. Rinsing the quinoa didn't quite work for me, probably because I initially overcooked the quinoa. I think next time I would just prepare the quinoa as I usually do by putting quinoa and water in the pot together, bringing them to a boil, lowering the heat and simmering them, covered, for 12-15 minutes. Anyway. The curry dressing was very pleasant and added a mild kick to plain quinoa. I also loved the addition of mint. This recipe has a lot of potential and I look forward to experimenting with variations in the future!
Now, I was planning to stop there, honest. That was, until I saw that Stephanie is something of a Macaron aficionado. Perhaps it has something to do with living in the Bay Area. Just this weekend I visited the Japanese pastry shop Satura and saw their lovely assortment of brightly colored macarons, all labeled "Gluten Free." They have quite a few desserts labeled gluten-free, actually- their Yuna chocolate cake, a new sesame pudding type dessert, and a berry macaron delight. However, one always has to wonder about cross contamination from a gluten-producing bakery, and that weekend after I had the Yuna cake and the sesame pudding I did not feel well. I also ate gobs of raw garlic on pizza that same day, so who knows what resulted in ye ol' rumbly tummy. But anyway. The point is, macarons are lovely. I saw them, and I wanted them. And what serendipity to find that Wasabimon is practically the headquarters of macaron design, having featured an entire week devoted to them at one point, and coming up with various lovely versions over the years she has been blogging. Wondering what the difference is between a Macaroon and a Macaron? Stephanie has the answer for you!
The most enticing version of all is her Rosewater and Vanilla Macaron Recipe. Can't you just imagine how delightful that combination would be? I will admit that the fact that a candy thermometer was required gave me pause. And the requirement of beating egg whites into soft peaks sent a frisson of terror down my spine. Eggs and I have never gotten along that well, and I have about as light a touch with them as Baby Yum has with a porcelain goblet. (The latter met an unfortunate end and was smashed into bitty pieces onto the floor. Luckily we were able to whisk Baby Yum away before any pieces embedded themselves into her tender baby feet. But I digress.) However. With thoughts of rosewater and vanilla dancing in my head, I steeled my soul and prepared the kitchen for battle. I brought out my scale; a useful device that I rarely am organized enough to use. I measured and poured like a mad scientist, which is really the appeal of that scale and why I think American cooks like the Gluten-free Girl have been turned on to its use. I soft boiled the rosewater candy syrup. At this point, post soft-peak, was when Baby Yum decided it was time for Mommy to read to her. I turned her loose on the cat and continued my project. I didn't have any food coloring, natural or otherwise, so I decided to go all-natural and grate some beets for the juice to use as coloring. Really a good idea, if I do say so myself. However, I should have reduced the water proportionately. Ah well. It was only a half teaspoon or so, but who knows where these things go wrong. I did have serious difficulty folding the meringue type stuff into the almond paste. The latter was so heavy and thick that I felt to get it truly incorporated I would have to destroy the puff in my marshmallow puff look-alike meringue. So, I will admit, I left it a little on the lumpy side. Just slightly. I piped out my macaron using the old Alton Brown standby- a quart ziploc bag with a hole cut out the corner. I should have cut a larger hole, I suppose, so I could pipe each macaron out in one lovely blob. Next time. I had three baking sheets worth of macaron, which I wasn't quite expecting. I filled all my baking sheets and then had some left over, so I filled a heart shaped Madeleine mold for good measure. Not really a good idea, but I was experimenting. They sat on the counter. The recipe suggested they would be dry in 25 minutes or so, and I sat down to tweet about my adventure. Twenty-five minutes later they were still sticky to the touch. An hour later, they were still sticky. The darned things just wouldn't dry out and form that lovely crust that keeps them together when they puff, forming "feet" at the bottom (a rough-textured platform). Finally one batch seemed relatively dry. I put them in the oven and watched them anxiously. They puffed- but not from the bottom, from the top, and cracked. I didn't remember seeing any cracks in Stephanie's gorgeous macaron. And, after the requisite time, when I took them out and tried to remove some of them from the baking sheet, the lids popped off revealing a wet interior. Tragedy! I looked online. It turns out the humble macaron is not so humble. Unlike its home cook friendly cousin, the macaroon, macaron have caused many a pastry chef to shed bitter tears of disappointment. Unbeknown to me, they are figety little devils that demand the perfect humidity, timing, and skill to form their deceptively simple little "legs" and transform into the French cross between a meringue and an oreo cookie. Apparently I might as well have tried to master the souffle in one try as these bad boys. Now they tell me.
To make a long story short, I didn't manage to make a single perfect macaron. I did manage to make some that released cleanly from the parchment paper on the baking sheet, but every single one cracked on the top and failed to develop their feet. Alas! However, I plunged ahead, not one to let a disappointment stop me from making a buttercream vanilla filling for my little ugly ducklings. The frosting was divine. I added lemon juice along with the vanilla as flavoring, as per Stephanie's instructions, and it provided that little something extra that made my mouth very, very happy. And caused my blood sugar to skyrocket. Whew. But lovely, nonetheless.
At long last, I took two of my un-macaron cookies, basted them with vanilla filling, and stuck them together. I did this delicately, because my ugly-ducklings were more fragile than they should have been. I took a bite, and swooned. If fairy princesses were to exist and eat cookies because they are fairies and not prone to expanding waistlines, they would live on these and skip the ambrosia. The rosewater made me feel like I was dining on delicately perfumed floral dew, and combined with the comforting and familiar vanilla ever so lightly spiked with tart lemon, I was in heaven. Stephanie was inspired when she created this recipe. Inspired. Now if she would just come to my house and make them for me so I could experience a perfect macaron. If I have to wait for me to master this recipe, it could take a very, very long time.
Even failures can taste divine...
To conclude, this adoption was an amazing experience and I feel that I really got to know another very special gluten-free blogger's culinary point of view. Stephanie's international savory recipes were right up my alley, and her European sweets recipes challenged me and took me back to my days as a participant in the Daring Baker event. I enjoyed this adoption thoroughly and look forward to seeing what else is in store for us at Wasabimon.
Other Enticing Recipes at Wasabimon:
Yellow Thai Curry
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Chana Spinach Curry
Gratin Dauphinois
Lemon Verbena Macaron
Gluten-free Strawberry Pecan Pastry
Gluten-free Brioche Recipe
Too many to count!
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The Best of Elmo 2 is a Sesame Street video released in 2010. The video is a sequel to the 1994 video compilation The Best of Elmo.
In the video, Elmo encounters a "Memorybot" who is losing his power and needs "memories" to power up again. Elmo shares his memories with the robot with a series of clips. Segments feature guest stars Jason Mraz, Adam Sandler, Destiny's Child, David Beckham, India.Arie, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Feist. The 49-minute DVD was directed by Kevin Clash and written by Christine Ferraro and Syndi Shumer.
|Elmo walks down Sesame Street, when he finds a robot and asks it to play. However, the robot is unable to move because he's low on energy. The robot reveals he's Memorybot and runs on memories, but now has an insufficient amount. He gladly helps and learns how to work him: think of a memory, then push the button and the memory will appear on his screen. He thinks of a memory and watches...
|Muppets / Celebrity
| Jason Mraz sings about being "Outdoors" with Elmo, Abby, Rosita, Baby Bear, Big Bird and the kids.
(First: Episode 4202)
| Elmo sings "Elmo's Ridin'" as his dad watches him riding his tricycle through the park. Kids join him on their scooters, and a squirrel tries to catch up with them.
(First: Episode 4160)
|The Memorybot's energy meter shows an increase in power, but he still needs more. Elmo tells him he can count on him to help, so the Memory jumps on Elmo and begins counting. Elmo has him get off and shares some numerical memories.
|Muppets / Celebrity
| Feist performs a spoof of her song "1234" as various Muppets help her count.
(First: Episode 4161)
|Muppets / Celebrity
| Elmo sings Diane Sawyer a song about adding one and two. Zoe wants to sing the song too, so they change it. Soon enough, a large group of friends wants to sing with them.
(First: Episode 4045)
| Elmo performs "Elmo's Ducks" as his ducks are subtracted one by one.
(First: Episode 4180)
Last verse re-dubbed
|The memories provide Memorybot with some more power, but still not enough. Elmo says they should hop to it and the Memorybot begins hopping. Elmo calls him silly, which isn't in Memorybot's internal vocabulary. Elmo recalls some silly songs to help him.
| Elmo sings a happy "Be Doodle Dee Dum" with help on the chorus from Zoe, Telly Monster, a Honker, and Baby Bear. He explains that the silly song can be sung anywhere and will help cheer up the singer. Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Ernie, Bert and Rosita also make brief cameos.
(First: Episode 3613)
| Destiny's Child performs "A New Way To Walk" with Grover, Elmo and Zoe.
(First: Episode 3984)
|Elmo enjoyed watching the memory so much that he begins making up another new walk, while the Memorybot joins him. The lyric about "pride" confuses him, since he doesn't know the meaning of that word as well. Elmo gives him some more visual aids to help him.
|Muppets / Celebrity
| Elmo encounters Ray Charles playing the piano, and learns that he uses his fingers to read the lyrics. Ray sings and plays "Believe in Yourself."
(First: Episode 3473)
Edited, Elmo's singing vocals re-dubbed
|Muppets / Celebrity
| David Beckham explains the word persistent while Elmo repeatedly asks to play with him.
(First: Episode 4168)
Music muted
|Muppets / Celebrity
| The Goo Goo Dolls and Elmo sing "Slide (Pride)," which celebrates Elmo's achievements of tasks like dressing himself.
(First: Episode 3871)
|Elmo tells Memorybot that saying the alphabet fills him with pride, but the Memorybot doesn't know what the alphabet is. Elmo shares yet another helpful memory.
|Muppets / Celebrity
| India.Arie and Elmo sing the The Alphabet Song.
(First: Episode 4100)
|Elmo pretends he's the letter Y, but the Memorybot doesn't know what it means to pretend. Elmo points his direction to his screen.
| Elmo sings about the "Planets, Moon and Stars."
(First: Episode 3782)
|Celebrity / Muppets
| Jack Black wears various disguises to fool Elmo, but he sees through them each time, until he meets a chicken with Jack's facial hair.
(First: Episode 4173)
|The Memorybot almost fools Elmo with a disguise of his own, but Elmo knows the trick. He then remarks he can't wait to tell his friends about the Memorybot, when the robot asks what "friends" are. Elmo shows him a memory of one of his friends.
|Muppets / Celebrity
| Adam Sandler makes up a "Song About Elmo" using clever rhyming cheats.
(First: Episode 4200)
|The Memorybot is now full of power and celebrates by dancing. Elmo joins him and they sing "Do the Robot."
|FRAME 8 cont'd
|After the song, a man comes by, relieved he's found the Memorybot. He reveals himself to be Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff, the creator of the Memorybot, and explains he made it to help him with his own bad memory. He then makes an astonishing discovery: the Memorybot's experiences today have given him his own memories, which means he can never run out of power. They all begin to dance the robot dance.
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by Brian DeCandia, sports information graduate assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College softball team (18-12, 5-1 PBC) split with the Flagler College Saints (25-10, 4-4 PBC) at the Peeler Complex Thursday afternoon, following a 2-0 loss with a 4-3 win in eight innings.
Senior Sabrina Chandler (Covington, Ga.) pitched a brilliant game one for the Bobcats but it was not enough as GC could not get the bats going against Donna Munafo. Chandler pitched a complete game allowing only one earned run, striking out three and not walking a single Saint hitter.
The game winning run came in the fifth inning when Tori Jolley doubled to centerfield driving in Lauren Roudabush. Flagler tacked on an insurance run in the seventh.
In game two GC fell behind 1-0 early. After shutting the door in the second inning, the Bobcats' offense exploded for three runs. Haley Burnett (Columbus, Ga.) reached on an error followed by a Kelsea Martin (Dacula, Ga.) walk. Junior transfer Dani Gallucci (Orlando, Fla.) answered the bell doubling to the gap, driving in both Burnett and Martin. Freshman Kristen Humphries (Columbus, Ga.) then singled to right field driving in Gallucci.
Flagler answered back in the fifth with two of their own to tie the game at three all. Sophomore Whitney Okvist (Kennesaw, Ga.) was held to no stolen bases until the eighth inning of game two when she walked then stole second. After a Natalie Bellantoni (Oviedo, Fla.) sacrifice bunt, Okvist scored on a wild pitch to end the game. The pitch came on an attempted intentional walk, as the pitch went to the backstop on the fly. The catcher then lost in a footrace to the plate, as Okvist's left hand got just under the barehand tag.
Burnett started game two pitching 4 2/3, giving up two earned runs and recording three strikeouts. Erica Bell (Fayetteville, Ga.) relieved Burnett of her pitching duties in the fourth inning. The freshman threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings recording her team leading sixth win of the season.
Okvist has a combined 59 stolen bases in her first two seasons, placing her third on the all-time list and just two behind Aundrea Baker (2003-2006) for second place.
GC softball travels to Augusta State University Saturday, March 17 for a doubleheader set to start at 1 p.m.
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