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Welcome to my project 365 Days, 365 Photos.
At the first glance it seems pretty self-explanatory.
At the beginning I wanted to call this a photographic journey. However, a journey implies a destination.
What is this all about then?
Simply stated: one picture (and it's title) per day for one year – without context, explanations or descriptions.
Every picture was taken on the day whose date is shown below the photo, i.e. these are not old photos from my private stock – I take a new photo for this project every day.
What you will see:
Landscapes, portraits, macros, you name it. Color, bw, sepia.
The images don't necessarily act as a summary of the day; they can also depict a snippet of it, an idea, a concept, a thought, a feeling.
What you won't see:
Fake photos.
Relatives/friends who don't want to be shown.
Descriptions to the images.
For the viewer:
Please feel free to post your comments.
Don't bother to ask for the meaning of a certain picture. It is left to your imagination/interpretation.
Spam comments will be deleted.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Germany License.
You can enlarge the pictures by clicking on them. They have a much greater effect in a larger format.
I hope you enjoy watching the images.
Have fun!
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Hurricane Sandy and its impacts are on the way. Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, County Executive Ed Long and other county staff will take your questions at 6 p.m. Sunday from the Emergency Operations Center. Submit your questions now and follow responses below beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. The discussion will be archived so you can view responses later.
Sharon Bulova
Welcome to the online chat regarding Hurricane Sandy. We will answer as many questions as we can. Fairfax County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Federal Government offices will be closed on Monday. Fairfax County is still receiving late breaking news on weather conditions and will soon be making a decision regarding the status of County operations. I appreciate your participation in this online chat. I look forward to your questions.
Gallows RD
Ms. Bulova,
Please ask VDOT and the power company to please focus restoring lost power to traffic signals along the bus routes. I use the 401 Connector bus to get to work and there was a long detour due to a traffic signal being out for days last spring (Derecho storm) at Gallows and Hummer. This was a long detour causing a major bus stop in Annandale to be skipped.
I cannot drive and I depend on these buses to run so I can get to work.
Thank you.
Sharon Bulova
Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely pass this on to VDOT, the Police, and Virginia Power.
Ginger P
Will polling places be open Monday, weather permitting?
Sharon Bulova
In Virginia, this decsion is being made on a local basis and we will be making a decision shortly. Listen to the radio and sign up for the County's Emergency Blog for the most current information regarding this. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog
Raceway Farms
Where can I get sandbags. All stores are sold out!
Sharon Bulova
Sandbags are available at many hardware stores in the area. The County is not distributing sandbags.
Edward Long
Thanks for the many questions. I am currently discussing our options on operating status for Monday with regional officials. Record sustained winds are anticipated from noon tomorrow until Tuesday morning. I anticipate a decision will be made later tonight. News of this decision will be released as soon as available.
Will there be shelters available? Pet Friendly?
Sharon Bulova
If there is a need, there will be shelters available. We will publicly announce them on the County's blog and through the media. We will be accomodating pets at some locations. Blog address: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog
Existing Fairfax County homeless shelters will be operating on a no-turnaway status.
When do you suggest we begin sheltering at home--when should we get off the roads?
Dave Rohrer
Safety is our top priority for our community and for across the region. As the storm approaches, there has been some uncertainty as to its impact here, but as it draws nearer it is clear we are going to experience significant rainfall and high sustained wind speed and gusts, particularly from daybreak Monday through early Tuesday morning. We ask all persons to stay home if possible and avoid all unnecessary travel. Children are often attracted to creeks and streams, please monitor them closely and do not allow them to play near these. Water can be deceptively swift during these storms. Similarly, motorists should avoid driving through standing water on roadways. It may be deeper and swifter than believed, and the roadway could also have been washed away under the water surface. Remember "turn around, don't drown."
Bea in Vienna
Could you please remind people about the dangers of swollen creeks and streams, especially for children. I live in Vienna and this community is still grieving the tragic loss of a child during last year's flooding with Hurricane Gustav.
Sharon Bulova
Thank you for the reminder. We will make sure that this reminder is shared via the media.
Anonymous User
Will the Fairfax County courts be closed?
Edward Long
The Chief Judge of the courts is responsible for this decision. I anticipate a decision will be made after I announce plans for the county government.
What role is the Citizen Corps BAC and their volunteers playing in the preparation, response, and cleanup of this storm? County and grant dollars are spent on hours and hours of training, but what role do the trained affiliated volunteers play during an actual disaster just as this? They were not used during the last major storm. Now is the time to use these volunteers.
David McKernan
Volunteers are very important to the response and recovery from any storm event. Hundreds of volunteers assisted in Huntington and throughout the county with flooded residents after Tropical Storm Lee. The key is to be organized. Volunteer Fairfax organizes all the volunteer responses for Fairfax County. They have a seat in our EOC and respond to the needs of our residents. They organize spontaneous volunteers and direct volunteer organizations to requests from the Fairfax County EOC. Please go to their website at
Please do not self deploy. Join Volunteer Fairfax so that you are part of the solution.
Will the storm surge flood the Belleview area?
Sharon Bulova
We are monitoring this situation. Stay tuned to the County's blog for this information as the path and effects of the storm begins to materialize.
Anonymous User
Will there be trash pickup on Monday?
Edward Long
A decision on trash pickup will be made once I decide the operating status of county government.
Will Commercial Construction Inspections be canceled for Monday, Oct. 29th?
Edward Long
A decision on Monday inspections will be made once I decide about the operation status of county government.
Eric Bonetti
Sharon, the nonprofit for which I work serves a high percentage of persons with disabilities. What resources are available in the event of a serious issue at one of our properties? Any suggestions on ways to best ensure the safety of our residents would be greatly appreciated.
Sharon Bulova
If it is an emergency situation, contact 9-1-1. Make sure adequate emergency and medical supplies are available for your clients. My staff and I will be monitoring our Chairman's email, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman , we will sure to forward requests for help.
Fred, Springfield
A few years ago, a hurricane knocked out power to Fairfax Water's pumping stations, cutting off water to residents for a while. What are the chances that a power outage during this storm will cut off water again? Was sufficient back-up power installed by Fairfax Water since then?
Thank you.
David McKernan
Fairfax Water has updated their electrical feeds to their water plants. Backups that were not there during Hurricane Isabel have been enhanced. The likelihood of losing water is remote however we must stay prepared. Electrical power is not the only way to knock out our water supply. For those on wells, please prepare to be without power. We all need to have enough water to supply our family for at least 72 hours.
Mohammed Bouzana
Is it right that there will be a curfew at 7 pm because of sandy?
Edward Long
No official curfew is in place. The National Weather Service indicates we will experience a storm with extremely high winds. Extreme caution is urged !!
Anonymous User
is there an emergency shelter in place for residents of the huntington neighborhood? where? how to get there? red cross from huntington metro--2006.
Dave Rohrer
We have identified shelter locations and are prepared to open any if needed. We're monitoring the storm, and will be monitoring the impact, and we will announce openings of any shelters and locations as needed. If you feel more comfortable making alternative arrangements with friends or family, please do so. Also please sign up for River Watch on our alert network at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean for immediate updates.
I am disabled and use a wheel chair. Where do I register to make sure police and EMT have that information?
David McKernan
Please register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/specialneeds/
The information is secure and does not leave the EOC. It helps us help you in an emergency.
Lester Shapiro
Is Oak Marr Rec Center open Monday and Tuesday?
Edward Long
Park Authority programs, events, and classes are cancelled. However, RECenters and other Park Authority facilities will maintain normal business hours. This information will be updated regularly and may change as weather conditions dictate.
John Perfili
Thank you kindly for setting up this forum. If you do not get to my question I understand.
In regards to storm runoff prep's, I have a situation on 4th Street and Cherokee Avenue that never bodes well during any amount of rain. The street drains have become ineffective due to long standing debris so the water runs down the street and has recently washed away the VDOT manufactured fortification that was built last year. I can remedy this by digging trenches in the short term in order to channel water away from structures or from building up at the end of the 4th Street dead end so there is no need to send out already limted resources or help. However, if sandbags and trenching doesn't get the job done, who should I call? VDOT emergency response? Also, where do I get sandbags for our street? I will assess the amount required for my neighbors today. I figure that I can help out Fairfax County by taking responsibility for my block rather than relying on Fairfax emergency resources which are better applied to real emergencies. I might add that Claire from the Mason District's Supervisor Office has gone beyond the call of duty in reaching out to our residents. She is very accessable and our neighborhood enjoys talking to her because we know we will get results. Without her, the situation would be alot worse than it is. The same goes for Tommy from Area Five, VDOT. We are fortunate to have these two pro's watching out for us.
Sharon Bulova
If case of rising water, don't take chances, call 9-1-1. Also, in case of debris clogging up storm drains, neighbors can try to open up the blockage with a broom or rake handle. Thanks for your comments about Supervisor Gross, she and her staff do a great job!
Sharon Bulova
We just heard that VRE will not be running tomorrow.
What information is available on fairfaxcounty.gov and other local and state websites that might be used to assess the safety of my immediate area?
Edward Long
We have many online resources available for you to consult.
1.) Our emergency blog at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog will provide updates throughout the storm.
2.) Sign up for our Community Emergency Alert Network text/email updates at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean that will provide weather alerts and other critical information.
3.) If you use social media sites, then follow us on Facebook or Twitter -- facebook.com/fairfaxcounty or twitter.com/fairfaxcounty
4.) Keep up to date with local conditions – follow TV and radio reports from your area, or visit www.weather.gov (http://mobile.weather.gov on your phone) for the latest forecast.
5.) Download our county mobile apps with emergency information: fairfaxcounty.gov/news/mobile.
Anonymous User
Is there any chance we will have to evacuate?
Dave Rohrer
This is a very general question, so the general answer is no, unless you live in a neighborhood or area prone to flooding. If you are in the latter, please closely monitor the situation and any rising water, and stay informed through the many ways the County is communicating with our community. Public safety agencies and our Office of Emergency Management will be closely monitoring flooding conditions and working to ensure the safety of our community.
Anonymous User
If your home loses power, how, exactly, are we supposed to know whether or not school is canceled?
Sharon Bulova
Fairfax County Schools are closed Monday and Tuesday. Make sure that if power goes out, you can receive information on your mobile devices and your battery operated radio. This would be a good time to locate your mobile device charger and make sure all devices are charged. I have a wind up radio that has been a life saver for me when power goes out for an extended period of time.
Is Quander Rd-Fort Hunt considered as a low altitude or high altitude region? You sent out an alert for Huntington area, is that part of the Huntington area?
David McKernan
No. It is close but does not face the same concerns as Huntington. No matter where you live please follow this advice. Do not drive through high water. "Turn around and don't drown" Please be prepared for all types of circumstances including high water, power outages, down trees and blocked roads. This storm is very dangerous and we ask our residents to be prepared.
Can i use the rain water to drink if i run out of bottle water?
Sharon Bulova
Rain water directly from the sky should be clean and drinkable. My mother always told me in case of an emergency to fill the sink and tubs up with water so that we would have clean, fresh water available. I'm filling mine up this evening.
Phyllis S
Sup. Bulova stated the Federal Government offices would be closed. Have not seen that elsewhere. Is that correct as of this time?
Sharon Bulova
The decision to close Federal Government offices was made earlier this evening on a regional conference call. The news is beginning to be shared on the radio.
Anonymous User
How is the county working with Dominion Power to ensure that residents are restored power in a timely manner? How will residents be informed of daily plans for DomPow servicing?
Dave Rohrer
The County and the Office of Emergency Management have been working closely with Dominion Power in pre-planning and will continue to do throughout this event. As to any specific plans or announcements from Dominion Power it would be best to monitor their information.
Dawn Childs
What are the appropriate steps to take if a tree hits your home?
David McKernan
The first step is to get out of your house. Hopefully you have a meeting place where your family gathers to ensure everyone got out. Use your cell phone or go to a neighbor and call 911. Stay away from the home until public safety employees can access the home for structural stability and ensure utilities are controlled. Your next call should be to your insurance company.
Rosa Flores
Dear Ms.Bulova,
I live in Fairfax City, also my zip code is 22032, and I live in a ground level apartment and in case my home floods where are the emergency shelters going to be? Also I have two puppies and one ten year old child. Thank you for taking your time and answering everyones questions. And be safe. Sincerely,
Sharon Bulova
Mrs. Flores- Plans are being made to shelter persons in case of flooding. The County and the City of Fairfax will be announcing those locations as the effects of the storm unfold. There will be pet friendly locations available when and if needed. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog
Anonymous User
does the federal government seek any input from the County on decisions to close or not...especially given that VRE floods a lot of time and timely decisions are critical.
Edward Long
Regional officials have had numerous conference calls to share information and to ensure that decisions are based on the most current information. The federal office of Personnel Management was on the most recent conference call and made the decision to close based on the most recent information from the National Weather Service. Northern Virginia regional officials will conference shortly to discuss operation status options for Monday and Tuesday.
Falls Churhc area Resident
The federal government just announced they are closed for tomorrow. Will fairfax be closed, too.
Sharon Bulova
There will a 7:00pm regional conference call this evening, and a decision will be made shortly thereafter.
I would appreciate a rapid decision about trash collection. Many cans are already on the streets and will cause problems during the high winds.
Sharon Bulova
Most trash pickup in Fairfax County is done by private companies. The Fairfax County land fill and incinerator will be open tomorrow to receive trash.
You are telling everyone to stay home, but many companies follow your open/closed lead for their business model.
Sharon Bulova
Answer is coming soon. There is a regional conference call at 7pm, and we will be making an announcement soon after.
I had a neighbor ask where is the nearest emergency shelter in our area(Tysons) At Old Courthouse Road 22182
Would it be Westbriar Elementary School
Sharon Bulova
The County is planning for best locations for emergency shelters. In some cases, we will use rec centers and possibly schools. Please be sure to stay tuned to the County's Blog. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog
Where should people go on Tuesday or Wednesday to to instructions to help with cleanup? Do you know where dry ice will be available and when? Does Fairfax County have sand bag distribution?
Dave Rohrer
The storm is expected to still be strong on Tuesday, so the recovery and cleanup will probably start no earlier than Wednesday. The County will continue to push out information through its multiple means, please stay informed as to instructions and advice for recovery and cleanup. Dry ice will not be distributed through the County, but you can check with local stores or other commercial locations. Similarly, Fairfax County is not distributing sand bags, people can check their local hardware stores. But because many have been preparing for the storm for several days I would expect that most stores no longer have any in stock.
Will the Fairfax Connector be operating Monday and Tuesday?
Edward Long
A discussion is currently underway and a decision is anticipate shortly after 7:00 pm.
Anonymous User
Will stores restock batteries ?
We have tons of candles but small kids that want flash lights and D size are sold out everywhere
Sharon Bulova
Be careful about using candles. If you do use candles, never leave the candles unattended in a room. We do not know if stores will be restocking batteries.
I noticed you mentioned that in case things get worse, you will be informing us about shelters via blogs and websites. Shouldn't we be informed NOW where those shelters might be since power outages are anticipated? How are we supposed to access this info on blogs and websites without power?
David McKernan
We will be communicating with the media. Have available a battery powered radio to stay informed if power goes down. We will provide direction to you through the regular media, social media, email, and texting. If you have not signed up for Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) please go to the county website to do so.
Dana Ritter
My husband is a quadriplegic. I want to make sure we can get priority for getting power and water back if we lose it. How do I do that?
David McKernan
Please register your husband with the Special Needs Registry.
Reston Resident
In the event internet and/or cell phone service is lost - is there a phone number to call from a landline to get updates regarding the storm?
Dave Rohrer
Yes, you may call the just announced Fairfax County Emergency Information Hotline at 571-350-1300 for any non-emergency storm related questions.
Sharon Bulova
Thank you for joining us. We received hundreds of questions and could not get to all of them. Please be sure to stay up-to-date on storm related emergency advice on the County's blog and Facebook page. This may be a significant flooding event with heavy winds. Try to stay home and be safe!
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The Crimson will host rival Cornell as it resumes Ivy League play (Gil Talbot).
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The Harvard men's lacrosse team concludes its three-game home stand against No. 2/2 Cornell at Harvard Stadium Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m.
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Gonos has anchored Harvard's defensive unit for the last four years, but even more impressive than his play on the field has been his work within the community. In November, he organized the Crimson's involvement in Lacrosse Mustache Madness which raised $6,979 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Gonos has also spent time working with Happy Helpers for the Homeless in his home state of Maryland, helping to feed and clothe the homeless in Glen Burnie, Md.
Fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website or on the Senior CLASS Award Facebook fan page through May 13. Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner.
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Harvard's last second attempt came up short as the men's lacrosse team lost a nail bitter to No. 12/10 Duke Saturday night at Harvard Stadium, 12-11.
Harvard held the ball with 8 seconds remaining after a flag was thrown against Duke, but Devin Dwyer's pass from behind the net was picked off by goalkeeper Kyle Turri to secure the Blue Devils' sixth win in a row. Harvard had led 10-8 midway through the fourth quarter before a late run put Duke over the top.
Murphy Vandervelde recorded his second straight hat trick on five shots to pace the Harvard attack. He was aided by a four-point night from Peter Schwartz (2g, 2a) and a three-point effort from Dwyer (1g, 2a). Harry Krieger finished the night with nine saves in goal, including three in fourth quarter as Rick Molé collected a team-high five ground balls.
Scouting Cornell
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Rob Pannell is the nation's third leading scorer at 5.4 points per game. The senior is averaging 2.4 goals per contest and has added 3.0 assists per game, the fifth best rate in the country. Steve Mock ranks 18th in the NCAA in overall scoring (3.89) while his 3.44 goals per game are second best in the country. They have been aided by Connor Buczek (15g, 12a), Max Van Bourgondien (16g, 6a) and Matt Donovan (14g, 6a).
AJ Fiore is 9-1 in goal with a 7.26 goals against average, sixth best in the nation, and a .559 save percentage. Doug Tesoriero's .584 win percentage at the X ranks him seventh in the NCAA while Thomas Keith has paced the defensive unit with 50 ground balls and 22 caused turnovers.
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Cornell defeated Harvard last season in Ithaca, 14-10, despite four-point efforts from Ryan Stevens (3g, 1a) and Jeff Cohen '12 (3g, 1a). The Big Red is 63-23 all-time against Harvard and has earned 15 straight victories in the series.
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Harvard travels to Quinnipiac Tuesday, April 9 for its last non-conference matchup of the year. First draw is set for 4 p.m.
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Freshman Devin Dwyer opened his career scoring in seven straight games, including a streak of five games in which he tallied multiple points, and has scored in eight of Harvard's nine contests this year. He currently leads the team with 24 points and 13 assists, while his 11 goals rank second.
Dwyer has been named to the Ivy League's Honor Roll three times, most among the Crimson, while vying to become the first freshman to lead Harvard in scoring since Jeff Cohen '12 in 2009. Cohen tallied 41 points that season on 34 goals and seven assists.
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Sophomore Murphy Vandervelde, who had totaled zero goals in the first seven appearances of his career, has scored seven goals over the team's last three outings including a pair of hat tricks last week against Albany and No. 12/10 Duke. Vandervelde notched his first career tally in a 9-6 win at Dartmouth before recording three goals in back-to-back games against the Great Danes and Blue Devils.
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Goalkeeper Harry Krieger has earned a pair of player of the week honors this season, most recently receiving the award from the Ivy League on March 25. The senior turned away 28 shots while allowing just 11 goals as the Crimson defeated both Bryant and Dartmouth, finishing the week with a .718 save percentage and a 5.50 goals against average. Krieger was also named the NEILA Player of the Week on March 11 after recording 12 saves in Harvard's 8-6 win over Georgetown.
Krieger entered the week ranked 28th in the NCAA with a 9.46 goals against average. His .548 save percentage is 24th best in the country while his 11.33 saves per game pace the conference and rank 19th nationally.
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Freshmen Robert Duvnjak has started eight games for the Crimson on defense and currently leads the team with 11 caused turnovers while ranking fourth with 19 ground balls. Duvnjak made his collegiate debut against UMass and registered four caused turnovers, then added four more as Harvard defeated Georgetown.
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Senior Alex White registered a hat trick in each of the Crimson's first two games and he enters the weekend with a team-high 15 goals and ranked third overall on the squad with 19 points (15g, 4a) from the midfield. White entered the season with 31 career points (19g, 12a) after having played in 41 of Harvard's 42 games over the previous three seasons.
Facing Off
Senior Rick Molé had a career day at the face off X against Brown, winning 15-of-20 draws while collecting four ground balls. Molé, who entered the year having taken just 32 face offs in his career, boasts a .500 winning percentage at the X this season and ranks seventh in the Ivy League.
Staying Grounded
Junior Gabriel Mendola set a career-high with 10 ground balls at Brown. He is the first Crimson to recorded double-digit ground balls since Keegan Michel did so on April 10 of last season with 10 against Quinnipiac.
Sharing the Wealth
16 different members of the Crimson have combined to score 78 goals this season. Alex White leads the way with 15 tallies on the year, while Devin Dwyer and Peter Schwartz have added 11.
Home Field Advantage
Harvard is 14-7 at home under Chris Wojcik '96, The Frisbie Family Head Coach for Harvard Men's Lacrosse, including a 3-3 mark in 2013. The Crimson boasts a 6-5 mark in Harvard Stadium and an 8-2 record at Soldiers Field Lacrosse Stadium.
Hats Off
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The Crimson will play twice in front of a national television audience in 2013 beginning with its March 30 meeting with Duke. The game, which will be aired live on NBC Sports Network, will be played under the lights of Harvard Stadium at 7 p.m. The Crimson will also be featured on ESPNU when it takes the field at Princeton Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m.
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What is one of the most popular pieces of candy that you get or see when Halloween is here and you are loaded with a bunch of goodies that you asked for from strangers? I'll give you a hint; they are three toned, and consist of white, orange and yellow colors. They are also shaped like a triangle or cone, and are made of mostly sugar. This tutorial is going to show you "how to draw a candy corn", step by step. When I was younger I used to love these candies. Now that I'm older, I don't really like this treat too much. The main reason why I chose to do this lesson is because when I was drawing live, around four people asked if I could make a tutorial on drawing candy corn. So here it is, and I hope you guys have fun as you tackle this incredibly easy submission. I will be back with other lessons that are a whole lot better than the one you see here. Peace people and enjoy!
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IMF Survey vol. 29, No. 3, February 2000
- Council on Foreign Relations address: Camdessus outlines agenda for IMF at start of the twenty-first century Camdessus discusses continuing role of IMF
- Financial activity in 1999: IMF lending declines as recovery takes hold IMF lending declines as members recover
- IMF Policy Discussion Paper: Inflation target bands must be carefully designed to avoid sending confusing signals to markets
- IMF technical assistance remains at high level
- Senior staff appointments: Horiguchi to head Asia Pacific Department; Ahmed to coordinate assistance to poorest
- Basis of international comparison: IMF publishes first comprehensive survey of global portfolio investment
- Estonia: Economic integration poses policy challenges to countries seeking EU accession
- IIF sees net private capital flows to emerging markets rebounding in 2000
- Argentina case study: IMF research suggests nature of currency crises may have changed in 1990s
- UNCTAD study: Foreign direct investment to Asia holds steady, although flows in individual countries vary
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Welcome to the website of Georgia State University's Student Branch of the IEEE. Started in December 2010, it is a student run organization advised by faculties, from Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University. This main purpose of this organization is to share knowledge and information among students and to harness information sharing and co-operative learning throughout the calendar year. These will be done through organizing different activities, technical talks by inviting experts from various organization and universities, holding meetings, and hosting seminars and classes.
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So I'm getting kind of sick of my long hair. Ok, it's more mid-length, but it feels long. And with summer just around the corner, I have been longing for a haircut. I want one that's short but still makes me look a bit older. And for goodness sake, I am not getting a soccer mom cut. Didn't look good 3 years ago, won't look decent now.
But I like change, and trying out something new. Last month I almost dyed my hair but didn't due to lack of self trust.
I've even been considering the Twiggy look. I love Twiggy, she's gorgeous, amazing...I almost wanna say "style icon" but I don't want to sound like Tyra on ANTM (by the way, who's been watching this season? We have to chat. I get very in-depth when talking Top Model.). My mom really likes the look, my dad thinks that then I'd actually look like her, haha. However, my face is pretty round so I don't know if it work look all that great. But could you picture it? Or is there another hairstyle you think would work out better? I wanna know what you think!


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Role of Appetite Hormone MCH in Insulin Production
25-Jan-2007 3:35 PM EST
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Diabetes (Feb-2007)
KEYWORDSDiabetes, Insulin Secretion, Appetite, Hormone, Insulin Production
Newswise — A new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has shown conclusively that a neuropeptide, melanin concentrating hormone (MCH), found in the brain and known for its role in increasing appetite in people, plays a role in the growth of insulin-producing beta cells and the secretion of insulin. This finding has the potential to spur the development of new treatments for diabetes that stimulate the production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This latest research, conducted with researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and other institutions, will appear in the February 2007 issue of Diabetes.
An earlier Joslin-led study examined the connection between obesity and MCH, which plays a critical role in energy balance and appetite, observing an increase in the number of beta cells when MCH levels are high. This was a new finding that had not been observed before. Although MCH's role in appetite control is well known, its effects on the secretion of endocrine hormones has not been fully understood.
"It's a very logical connection," says Rohit N. Kulkarni, M.D., Ph.D., investigator at Joslin Diabetes Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who led the study. "Whenever you eat food, your body needs more insulin. When MCH induces appetite, it simultaneously increases insulin secretion from beta cells and enhances growth of beta cells. If the proteins that mediate the growth mechanism can be identified, it could lead to the development of new drugs that would enhance beta cell growth to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes."
In type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent) diabetes, which accounts for 5 to 10 percent (between 700,000 and 1.4 million people) of diabetes cases in the United States, an autoimmune process has destroyed the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. In type 2 diabetes, the far more common form of the disease, the body doesn't produce enough insulin and/or can't use insulin properly (insulin resistance). Both diseases could benefit from treatments that stimulate beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin.
In the first study, in which mice were genetically engineered to over-express MCH, Dr. Kulkarni and his colleagues observed changes in beta cell mass out of proportion with the degree of obesity, suggesting that MCH had a direct effect on islets. To build on these previous findings, the researchers focused this study on gaining a deeper understanding of how MCH and its receptors influence growth of beta cells.
The investigators first confirmed that MCH and its receptors are indeed expressed in islet cells of mice and humans. They then treated human donor or mouse pancreatic islet cells with MCH and found that it increased insulin secretion, compared to islet cells without MCH, which did not show the same effect.
In the next phase, the researchers examined genetically-engineered mice that did not produce MCH and consequently had abnormally small islets. "This indicated to us that MCH is important for growth of islets," says Dr. Kulkarni.
The next step in the research process is to pinpoint exactly how MCH is regulating the growth of beta cells and identify which proteins are involved in this growth process. "We know MCH is having an effect on both growth and function likely by recruiting different proteins. It will be worth exploring which proteins are being activated by MCH to cause the growth effect," Dr. Kulkarni explains.
A follow-up study has been designed and is currently awaiting funding. It will look at how MCH interacts with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a hormone involved in beta cell growth. An analogue of GLP-1 hormone has already been approved by the FDA for treating type 2 diabetes. The goal is to understand how GLP-1 and MCH can work together to promote beta cell growth.
Other Joslin researchers participating in the study include: Jason Karamchandani, M.D., Amarnath Kurpad, M.D., C.W. Liew, Ph.D., Siming Liu, M.D., Ph.D., Terumasa Okada, M.D., Ph.D., and Umut Ozcan, M.D. Others participating in the study include: Eleftheria Maratos-Flier, M.D., and Pavlos Pissios, Ph.D., Efi Kokkotou Ph.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Gabriella Dahlgren, Ph.D., Robert T. Kennedy, Ph.D., and Jennifer N. Peters, Ph.D., University of Michigan; and Yogish C. Kudva, M.D., Mayo Clinic.
Funding for the study was provided by the National Institutes of Health, Yamanouchi Foundation and a Pilot and Feasibility grant from the Harvard Clinical Nutrition Research Center.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. As a nonprofit, Joslin benefits from the generosity of donors in advancing its mission. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit http://www.joslin.org.


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This chapter describes the various components that you must configure in order to use an EIS project.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Configuring EIS Connection Specification Options at the Project Level
For information on how to configure TopLink project options common to two or more project types, see Chapter 117, "Configuring a Project".
Table 73-1 lists the configurable options for EIS projects.
Table 73-1 lists the configurable options for EIS projects.
Table 73-1 Configurable Options for EIS Projects
|Option to Configure
|Oracle JDeveloper
|TopLink Workbench
Project save location (see Section 117.2, "Configuring Project Save Location")
Persistence type (see Section 117.5, "Configuring Persistence Type")
Project classpath (see Section 117.3, "Configuring Project Classpath")
Comments (see Section 117.14, "Configuring Project Comments")
Method or direct field access (see Section 117.4, "Configuring Method or Direct Field Access at the Project Level")
Default descriptor advanced properties (see Section 117.6, "Configuring Default Descriptor Advanced Properties")
Existence checking (see Section 117.7, "Configuring Existence Checking at the Project Level")
Project deployment XML options (see Section 117.8, "Configuring Project Deployment XML Options")
Model Java source code options (see Section 117.9, "Configuring Model Java Source Code Options")
EIS data source platform (see Section 73.2, "Configuring EIS Data Source Platform at the Project Level")
EIS connection specification options (see Section 73.3, "Configuring EIS Connection Specification Options at the Project Level")
XML parser platform (see Section 18.104.22.168, "Configuring XML Parser Platform")
Importing an XML schema (see Section 5.6.3, "How to Import an XML Schema")
XML schema namespace (see Section 5.6.5, "How to Configure XML Schema Namespace")
Cache type and size (see Section 117.10, "Configuring Cache Type and Size at the Project Level")
Cache isolation (see Section 117.11, "Configuring Cache Isolation at the Project Level")
Cache coordination change propagation (see Section 117.12, "Configuring Cache Coordination Change Propagation at the Project Level")
Cache expiration (see Section 117.13, "Configuring Cache Expiration at the Project Level")
For more information, see Chapter 71, "Introduction to EIS Projects".
For each EIS project, you must specify one of the following JCA data source platforms that you will be using:
Oracle AQ
Attunity Connect
IBM MQSeries
Sun Black Box
XML File
This platform configuration is overridden by the session login, if configured.
For more information, see the following:
Section 99.2, "Configuring an EIS Data Source Platform at the Session Level"
To specify the data source platform of an EIS project, use this procedure:
Select an EIS project object in the Navigator.
Select the Connection Specifications tab in the Editor. The Connection Specifications tab appears.
Select the Connection tab. The Connection tab appears.
Figure 73-1 Connection Tab, Platform Option
Select the EIS platform for this project from the list of options. For more information, see Section 96.1.3, "Data Source Platform Types".
You can configure connection information at the project level for an EIS application. This information is stored in the
project.xml file. The Oracle TopLink runtime uses this information as its deployment login: whenever your EIS application performs a persistence operation when deployed in a Java EE application server.
This connection configuration is overridden by the connection information at the session level, if configured. For more information about session level configuration, see Section 99.3, "Configuring EIS Connection Specification Options at the Session Level".
To specify the connection information for an EIS project, use this procedure.
Select an EIS project object in the Navigator.
Select the Connection Specifications tab in the Editor. The Connection Specifications tab appears.
Select the Connection tab. The Connection tab appears.
Figure 73-2 Connection Tab, Connection Specification Options
Use this table to enter data in the following fields to configure the connection specification options:
|Connection Specification Class
|Specify the appropriate connection specification class for the selected Platform. Click Browse to choose from all the classes in the TopLink class path. (example: if Platform is
oracle.toplink.eis.aq.AQPlatform, use
For more information on platform configuration, see Section 99.2, "Configuring an EIS Data Source Platform at the Session Level".
|Connection Factory URL
|Specify the appropriate connection factory URL (as a Java EE JNDI name) for the selected Connection Specification Class (example:
|Specify the name required to log in to the data source.
|Specify the password required to log in to the data source.
Note: When exporting Java source and deployment XML (see Section 116.3, "Exporting Project Information"), TopLink Workbench writes the database password (if applicable) using JCE encryption (when using JDK 1.4). For information on how to specify password encryption options, see Section 97.3, "Configuring Password Encryption".


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Brace yourself! The one of a kind running event is coming to the capital city, Jakarta. The Color Run 5K Jakarta will paint the capital city with a rainbow of happy colors on 26th January 2014, to take place at the East Parking Area (Parkir Timur) of the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Dubbed as the "Happiest 5K on the Planet", the color run is a unique running event which is less concerned with race competition or time calculation but more with having the best fun that one can ever have. The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race where thousands of participants, or "Color Runners", are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Having only two rules, the idea is easy to follow:
1. Wear white at the starting line
2. Finish plastered in color!
The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party is splashed with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations.
The Color Run was founded by Utah native and event producer Travis Snyder, in an effort to encourage professionals and novices to run together just for the fun of it. The first Color Run took place in January 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA with 6,000 participants. During the course of 2012, The Color Run held events in over 50 North American cities, with a total of more than 600,000 participants. It has therefore become the largest five-kilometers event series in the United States. In 2013, the event has more than tripled in growth hosting more than 170 events in over 30 countries.
The un-timed event emphasizes fun over competition. Open to first-time runners as well as families and children, each event has a designated walking lane. Runners begin dressed in clean white t-shirts, and pass through a color station once every kilometer. Each color station is associated with a different color, with volunteers blasting the runners with dyed cornstarch out of spray bottles. Runners complete the course covered in the safe and colorful powder. According to The Color Run's 2012 figures, over 60% of participants were running a five-kilometer race for the first time, and over 70% of participants were women ages 18-40. In 2013, there are expected to be a million participants altogether.
The Color Run (along with other unique racing events) is gaining wider appeal as it helps generate new interest in running and inspires new athletes. The Color Run is among those that "represent a new theme in running: the selling of an experience beyond the accomplishment of crossing the finish line.
In Asia, Singapore was the first country to hold the Color Run on August 2013. The event managed to attract huge attention all over the country and tickets were sold out within just a few days. The two days event successfully drew over 16 thousands participants.
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This past weekend B.o.B performed "So Good" for the final day of the Hackney Weekend festival in London. Check out the clip of his performance where he got the crowd of 50,000 people moving. "So Good" is featured on B.o.B's album, Strange Clouds, which you can get here if you haven't yet.


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Arvest Bank associates in Harrison lent the Easter Bunny a hand last weekend by decorating homeowners' yards with colorful, surprise-filled Easter Eggs for children to discover Easter morning.
The project called "Egg My Yard" collected enough donations to provide 3,000 meals to Ozark Share and Care, a local emergency services program that houses a food pantry and provides other necessary items.
The event was a fundraiser for Arvest Bank's annual 1 Million Meals campaign that collects nonperishable food items and monetary donations to reduce food insecurity in communities.
"This is a great start to our annual campaign and we hope to keep the momentum going during the next two months," said Scott Tennyson, market president of Arvest Bank in Harrison. "Our associates enjoy getting creative in their fundraising efforts, so we hope our friends and neighbors across the community will take part in these efforts to reduce food insecurity for the months to come."
Harrison residents had three decorating and price options ranging from an "egged yard" that included 35 eggs for $30, 55 eggs for $40 or 75 eggs for $50.
Arvest Bank's two-month 1 Million Meals campaign, that is in its eighth year, challenges Arvest associates, customers and the general public to donate nonperishable food items or monetary contributions at any Arvest Bank location across the four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas the bank serves. The goal of the initiative is to collect the equivalent of one million meals that will be donated to local food pantries and other hunger relief organizations or programs. In Harrison, Arvest Bank has partnered with Ozark Share and Care that will receive all of the donations made in the community.
Since Arvest Bank began the 1 Million Meals campaign in 2011, the Harrison community has collected 181,830 meals for local food partners.
Additional information on how to contribute to Arvest Bank's 1 Million Meals campaign may be found at www.arvest.com/millionmeals.
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Arvest Bank, named by Forbes magazine as one of "America's Best Large Employers" for 2017, operates more than 250 bank branches in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas through a group of 15 locally managed banks, each with its own board and management team. These banks serve customers in more than 120 communities, with extended weekday banking hours at many locations. Arvest also provides a wide range of banking services including loans, deposits, treasury management, credit cards, mortgage loans and mortgage servicing. Arvest is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.
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Quality was hard to find in this most competitive of segments, as indeed was value for money
As you might expect at this price category, the majority of the entries here were champagne, with a handful of Franciacortas and the odd cool-climate New World wine with serious pretensions. And as now seems to be a regular occurrence, the panel were generally disappointed with much of what came in at this level.
'There were a fair few wines here that wanted to be champagne, but didn't have the class,' said one taster, not realising that much of what he'd just dismissed was, in fact, champagne, which perhaps says something about the lower levels of the world's most famous fizz region.
Meanwhile, the double-digit price rises of the last year or so left our tasters shaking their heads. At a time of customer cut backs, it's tough to sell fizz at £50 a bottle, meaning these wines really needed to over deliver. That no wines in this ultra-competitive category made the Gold List tells its own story.
The quality of what was in the bottle was mostly OK. But price was a major issue. It was always a question not so much of whether a wine was good enough to go through as whether I'd be able to sell it. Mike Harrison, WW Harrison
Lallier Grand Cru Grande Reserve NV
£14.30 @ Boutinot Ltd
Good brioche nose, honey citrus and apple well balanced with some toasty complexity. Rich and full, with good weight.
Devaux Grande Reserve NV
£16.91 @ Liberty Wines
Rich soft citrus fruit: lemons and limes with a bed of apples underneath. Buttery biscuits add weight, and the finish is long.


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During a glamorous jewelry exhibition in Bangkok, a single gunshot rings out. One man is dead and Jung Se Ro (Yoon Kye Sang) is the one left standing and accused of the murder. Years later, Se Ro has lived his life as a swindler with his partner-in-crime, Park Gang Jae (Cho Jin Woong). When he meets Han Young Won (Han Ji Hye), the former fiancée of the man that Se Ro was accused of killing, his life will never be the same again. With their lives fatefully entwined, can Se Ro and Young Won overcome their tragic pasts to determine a better future? "Beyond the Clouds," also known as "The Full Sun," is a 2014 South Korean drama series directed by Bae Kyung Soo.
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- Snake Temple - 4.7 mi / 7.6 km
- Penang International Sports Arena - 5.3 mi / 8.5 km
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 6.1 mi / 9.9 km
- Kek Lok Si Temple - 11.9 mi / 19.1 km
- KOMTAR - 12.7 mi / 20.5 km
- Penang Hill - 13.5 mi / 21.7 km
Getting around
- Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 11 min drive
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 222 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 26 floors
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle *
- Free self parking
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 2 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- Outdoor pool
- Full-service spa
- Meeting rooms 4
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- English
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Private plunge pool
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 50-inch LCD TV
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Special features
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lexis Suites Penang.
DiningRoselle Coffee House - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Umi Japanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Lexis Suites Penang, George Town's small print
Also known as
- Lexis Suites Penang Bayan Lepas
- Lexis Suites Penang Hotel
- Lexis Suites Penang George Town
- Lexis Suites Penang Hotel George Town
- Lexis Suites Penang Hotel
- Lexis Suites Hotel
- Lexis Suites Penang
- Lexis Suites
- Lexis Suites Penang Hotel George Town
- Lexis Suites Penang George Town
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax of MYR 10.00 per accommodation, per night is imposed by the country of Malaysia and collected at the property. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of MYR 50 for adults and MYR 28 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Fabulous 8.6 From 508 reviews
Nice place can stay eith friends and family
Really best place to stay with friends and family... got private swimming pool and sauna...
Good for family trip
Cleanliness have to improve. The pool is dirty, the room is not well cleaned. I found a mineral water bottle on the floor once I step into the room. Wondering why the cleaner didn't see it. Toilet bowl is dirty as well. Sauna and water heater not working. The good thing is the maintenance came quite fast after i called. Staff quite friendly but it's not worth for the price that I paid for.
The hotel stay was good but location is way too far... cant get food ..
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Casual Winter Gathering to Warm the Soul
A chilly forecast calls for a soul-warming remedy
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Come as you are, eat what you want. This was Cassie Galloway's attitude when she planned an informal get-together with soul-soothing soups on the menu. The setting was polished, but a casual weekend tone encouraged dining at a leisurely pace.
No spoon necessary for the starter, vegetable consommé flavored with lemongrass, sipped from geometric-patterned bone china cups. Earthy roasted beet soup and classic bouillabaisse, made hearty with halibut, clams, and mussels, ensured guests were sated with thermal flavors. Tuscan bread salad with artichokes, white beans, and kale complements the soups. A many-layered opera cake and cappuccino with white chocolate liqueur capped the low-key meal.
Prepping for her soup party, homeowner Cassie Galloway carries the bouillabaisse to the buffet.
Photography: Peter Krumhardt
Interior designer: Julie Coy, Julie Coy Designs, 515/778-3800.
Wallpaper ("Savannah"/custom color through Julie Coy Designs): Koessel Studios, koesselstudios.com.
Dining table ("Centre Dining Table" #890-20); host chairs ("Zelda" #Z-833-27); side chairs ("Dawson" #Z-940-26): Chaddock, chaddockhome.com.
Host-chair fabric ("Gene Stripe 04"): Vervain, vervain.com.
Side-chair fabric ("Lavello" #1811-21, colorway discontinued, for similar #1811-33, by Sahco): Donghia, donghia.com.
Chandeliers ("Fluted Pendant" #9.91252); sconces ("French Sconce" #9.90121-HW): Global Views, globalviews.com.
Pretty Casual
Inspired by the dining room's palette of black, gray, and soft orange, sturdy ceramic stoneware contributes a casual presence that dainty porcelain couldn't achieve. Glassware in green and smoky gray nods to retro colors. The ensemble is grounded by faux-shagreen placemats that texturally contrast with mother-of-pearl-handled flatware.
Ivory candles team with silver candlesticks that show off a no-apologies tarnished finish. Votives and sprigs of greenery create a lovely, easy-to-execute centerpiece.
Earthy Table
Blue Pheasant's "Henry" faux-shagreen placemats ground Arte Italica's "Finezza" lace-bordered ceramic chargers and "Giulietta" floral-sketched plates, along with Wedgwood's "Jasper Conran" gold-banded bowls. "Aerin" floral napkins are from World Market.
Colorful Glass
"Lucia Gray" and "Aaron Olive" glassware by Blue Pheasant adds retro color to the setting.
Pattern Perfect
The handsome patterns of Wedgwood's "Arris" china provide an unexpected twist for a sip of vegetable consommé.
Details, Details
Blue Pheasant's "Sophene" flatware shimmers with mother-of-pearl handles.
Pinch Me!
Crafted of horn, Blue Pheasant's basket-weave "Porter" salt and pepper shakers and "Lia" pinch bowls season in style.
Menu & Shopping List
A blustery winter shouldn't freeze out your entertaining style. Homeowner Cassie Galloway takes advantage of her hospitable dining room to host an afternoon soup party to ward off winter's chill. She starts by welcoming guests with clear-as-a-bell vegetable consommé, and following it up with a rustic-but-elegant beet soup, hearty bouillabaisse, and panzanella salad. A lady-like opera cake finishes the meal, capped by a white chocolate liqueur-laced cappuccino. Recipes are by chef Mary Payne Moran of Hail Mary, Food of Grace.
Vegetable Consommé with Lemongrass
Artichoke and White Bean Panzanella Salad
Cappuccino with White Chocolate Liqueur
Shopping List
We've organized a shopping list to make shopping for this party menu easier for you. Package sizes are included so you have enough for duplicated recipe ingredients.
Check your pantry for these necessary items before shopping:
(Unless specified, when we call for "butter," we mean the unsalted variety. When we call for "eggs," we are suggesting large eggs.)
- Reserve or prepare: 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, divided
- Olive oil (about 1-2/3 cups total)
- Red wine vinegar (need 1 tablespoon)
- Butter (about 2-2/3 sticks total)
- Eggs (need 9 total)
- Whole milk (need 1/3 cup)
- All-purpose flour (need 1/3 cup)
- Granulated sugar (need 3/4 cup total)
- Confectioners' sugar (need 2/3 cup)
- Vanilla (need 2 teaspoons total)
- Cream of tartar (need 1/2 teaspoon)
- 4 bay leaves
- Salt (to taste)
- Kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
- Ground black pepper
Specialty Grocery Store
- Champagne vinegar
- 2 ounces Mexican chocolate
- Espresso coffee, ground or whole bean (enough to prepare 16 ounces brewed espresso)
- 1 bunch carrots
- 1 bunch celery
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 head garlic
- 1 small knob fresh ginger root (need 1 teaspoon grated)
- 2 small and 1 large leek
- 7 large beets (about 4 pounds)
- 1 orange
- 2 lemons
- 1 (5-ounce) bag baby arugula
- 1 (5-ounce) bag baby kale
- 1 bunch Italian parsley
- 1 package lemongrass
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 3 (32-ounce) boxes vegetable broth
- 1 (32-ounce) box seafood stock
- 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) jar roasted red peppers
- 1 (15- to 15.5-ounce) can navy beans or cannellini beans
- 1 (13.75- to 14.75-ounce) can artichoke hearts
- 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm
Baking aisle
- Ground white pepper
- Fennel seed
- Saffron
- Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 (6-ounce) package sliced almonds
- 1 (4-ounce) bar semisweet baking chocolate
Fish counter
- 1 pound halibut
- 1 pound clams
- 1 pound mussels
- 1 (half-pint) container whipping cream
- 1 quart 2% milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container crème fraîche
- 1 small wedge Romano cheese or container grated Romano
- 1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta
- 1 (750-milliliter) inexpensive white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) for cooking
- 1 (750-milliliter) Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
Vegetable Consommé with Lemongrass
Welcome guests on a chilly afternoon with a cup of this warming vegetable broth. The flavorful soup takes the place of a starchy hors d'oeuvre and sets the stage for the hearty soup buffet.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes to 45 minutes
- 10 cups vegetable broth [2-1/2 (32-ounce) boxes]
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 small leek, trimmed, cleaned, and sliced (1/3 cup)
- 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, sliced
- 8 to 10 Italian parsley stems
- Salt and ground white pepper
- Fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
- Italian parsley leaves
In 4- to 5-quart pot combine broth, carrots, celery, leek, the 1 stalk sliced lemongrass, and parsley stems. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes.
Pour mixture through strainer lined with double layer of 100% cotton cheesecloth; discard vegetables. Season soup to taste with salt and white pepper. Serve in bowls or cups garnished with additional sliced lemongrass and fresh parsley leaves. Makes 8 servings.
Storage: Store any remaining consommé in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran
Roasted Beet Soup
This beet soup has humble, rustic origins but becomes elegant by adding an additional level of flavor through roasting the beets.
Prep: 20 minutes
Roast: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes
- 7 large beets (about 4 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 large leek, trimmed, halved, rinsed, and sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche, (optional)
- Parsley leaves (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tops and bottoms off beets; place in roasting pan. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt all over beets. Cover pan with foil. Roast 1-1/2 hours or until fork-tender. Cool. Peel beets; cut 6 beets into quarters. Set aside.
In 4- to 5-quart pot heat remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, leek, celery, and carrot. Season vegetables with additional salt and pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add quartered beets and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
Purée vegetable mixture in blender, one-third at a time, holding towel at top of blender when motor is running. Return all to pot. Add additional water, if desired, for thinner consistency. Add bay leaves, thyme, and ginger to soup and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes more. Remove bay leaves. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Thinly slice remaining beet. Serve soup garnished with beet slices, crème fraîche, and/or parsley leaves, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Storage: Store any remaining soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran
This classic French fish stew has its origins in the seaport of Marseille. The use of fennel, thyme, bay, saffron, and citrus in the broth are traditional elements to the flavorful broth. The rouille, a garlic-tomato-breadcrumb based sauce, is stirred in for additional flavor. Julia Child liked to spread the rouille on crusty bread and serve it alongside for soaking up the broth. Here, Mottahedeh's gold-trimmed "Lion" tureen elegantly serves the robust dish.
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped leek
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 orange, zested (1 tablespoon)
- 1 lemon, zested (2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 pinches saffron
- 1 pound halibut, skinned and cut in 2-inch cubes
- 1 pound clams, cleaned and bearded
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and bearded
- 1 cup Garlicky Rouille (optional) (recipe follows)
- 2 to 3 sprigs Italian parsley (stems and leaves)
In an 8-quart Dutch oven heat olive oil and butter over high heat until butter melts. Add onion, celery, leek, and carrot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are glossy and aromatic.
Reduce heat to low. Add wine to vegetables. Simmer 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half. In bowl, use your hands to crush undrained San Marzano tomatoes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of tomatoes for Garlicky Rouille. Add remaining tomatoes, seafood stock, water, red wine vinegar, orange and lemon zest, fennel seed, thyme, bay leaves, and saffron to pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.*
Add fish, clams, and mussels to Dutch oven. Simmer 8 minutes or until clams open. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve soup with Garlicky Rouille, if desired, and chopped parsley for garnish. Makes 8 servings.
Garlicky Rouille: In small skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add three cloves sliced garlic; cook until lightly brown. Remove from heat. In blender or food processor combine garlic and oil, 1 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs, and reserved 2 tablespoons crushed San Marzano tomatoes. Cover and blend or process to a smooth paste. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and chill until serving time.
*Tip: You can prepare the soup to this point, and chill up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, return to a simmer and continue with step 3.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran
Artichoke and White Bean Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad. This winter version includes white beans and artichoke hearts. Try to find baby kale—it has a softer texture and sweeter flavor than the fully developed leaf.
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 10 minutes at 350° F
- 3 cups (1- to 2-inch) cubes ciabatta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15- to 15.5-ounce) can navy beans or cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (13.75- to 14.75-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 3 canned or bottled hearts of palm, drained and sliced
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 cups baby kale
- 1 recipe Romano Cheese Dressing (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 350°F. In shallow baking pan drizzle ciabatta with olive oil; toss to coat. Bake 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
In serving bowl combine beans, artichokes, hearts of palm, arugula, kale, and ciabatta croutons. Add dressing; toss to combine. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.
Romano Cheese Dressing: In blender combine 6 tablespoons olive oil, 6 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, and kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover and blend until smooth.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran
Assorted Breads
Bread and soup are the most basic of culinary partnerships. Head to your favorite bakery and choose a couple of options to help soak up these delicious soups or slather with a lovely, creamery-fresh butter.
From front to back:
Whole wheat round loaf (with flour wheat design)
Oatmeal walnut boule
Sourdough round loaf
Seven-grain Viennese loaf
Honey oatmeal boule
Opera Cake
Elegant and lady-like, opera cake is a relative newcomer to the world of French patisserie. It gained popularity in the late 1950s, amidst a refined world of white gloves, Dior gowns, and veiled hats. Here, a piece of opera cake rests on Iittala's "Kastehelmi" glass plate, patterned with rows of dewdrop-like forms.
Prep: 1 hour
Bake: 8 minutes to 10 minutes at 425° F
Cool: 45 minutes
Stand: 30 minutes
Chill: 1 hour 30 minutes
Sponge Cake:
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 egg whites
- 1-1/4 cups sliced almonds
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Coffee Syrup:
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Coffee Buttercream:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup butter, softened and cubed
Mexican Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
- 2 ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped
For Sponge Cake, allow egg yolks and egg whites to stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease three 8x8x2-inch square baking pans.* Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper or waxed paper.
In food processor combine almonds and powdered sugar. Cover; process with on/off pulses until nuts are finely ground; set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. In medium mixing bowl beat 6 egg yolks with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon color. Add milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat on low speed until combined. Fold in almond mixture. Fold in flour; set aside.
Thoroughly wash beaters. In large mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).
Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold half the beaten egg whites into egg yolk mixture; fold egg yolk mixture into remaining beaten egg whites. Divide batter between prepared pans, spreading evenly.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until top is golden. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans; remove paper. Cool completely on wire racks (cake layers will be thin).
For Coffee Syrup, in small saucepan combine 1/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes; set aside.
For Coffee Buttercream, in heavy, small saucepan combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir about half of hot mixture into the 3 egg yolks. Return egg yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup coffee and 1 teaspoon vanilla; cool. In large mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed until fluffy. Add cooled egg yolk mixture, beating until combined. If necessary, chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
For Mexican Chocolate Ganache, in small saucepan bring cream just to boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add semisweet and Mexican chocolates (do not stir). Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth (Mexican chocolate has a somewhat grainy appearance). Cool 15 minutes.
Building the Opera Cake: To assemble, place one Sponge Cake layer on serving plate. Brush with one-third of Coffee Syrup. Spread with half of Coffee Buttercream. Top with another cake layer; brush with one-third of syrup. Spread with half of Chocolate Ganache. Top with remaining cake layer; brush with remaining syrup. Spread with remaining buttercream. Chill at least 1 hour or until layers are firm. Casually spread top with remaining ganache. Using long sharp knife, trim sides of layers to make even. Makes 8 servings.
*Tip: If you don't have three 8x8x2-inch baking pans, bake one or two pans at a time, keeping the remaining batter chilled until ready to bake. Cool, grease, line, and flour pans between each batch. Wrap cooled layers and store at room temperature up to 24 hours or label and freeze in freezer container up to 3 months. Chill assembled cake up to 24 hours.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran
Cappuccino with White Chocolate Liqueur
What better way to end a winter afternoon than with a liqueur-laced cappuccino? Bormioli Rocco's "Oslo" cups offer a clear look at the dual-colored coffee cocktail.
Start to Finish: 10 minutes
- 2 shots (1/4 cup) brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup 2% milk, steamed in small pitcher
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) white chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva)
Add espresso to coffee cup. Pour steamed milk into espresso, holding back foam in pitcher with a spoon. Stir coffee liqueur into espresso. Top cappuccino with foam and serve. Makes 1 serving.
Tip: To serve from a pitcher, pour 2 cups espresso into a large pitcher. Add 4 cups steamed milk and 1 cup liqueur. Pour into coffee cups and top with foam. Makes enough for 8 servings.
Recipe by Chef Mary Payne Moran


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