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MUMBAI — "300" producer Mark Canton and Graphic India have agreed to develop and produce a live action superhero feature based on Graphic's comic book property "The Sadhu."
Canton will produce through his Atmosphere Entertainment company, along with Graphic India's co-founders Sharad Deverajan and Gotham Chopra.
The story focuses on a 19th century British soldier who is trained in supernatural arts by Indian forest people known as sadhus. Having acquired powers he must choose between enlightenment or revenge on those who murdered his family.
"In the same way Greek myths have captivated the imagination of audiences arund the world, the screenplay by Gotham Chopra and Sharad Deverajan for 'Warrior' taps into the mythologies of India through an accessible action-packed adventure," said Canton in a statement.
Graphic India was formed by comic book company Liquid Comics and CA Media, the Asian investment arm of Peter Chernin's The Chernin Group.


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Every year a large contingent of Brits cross the channel to join 17,000 other riders on the Tour of Flanders sportive. It is a chance to share in the pro rider's experience of 17 brutal climbs and cobbled sections that make the spring classic so legendary.
There is a choice of three road distances and three mountain bike routes routes. The Ronde van Vlaanderen voor wierlertoeristen en MTBers – to quote the full title doesn't discriminate between fat tyre funsters and road racers. Belgians are keen for everyone to 'enjoy' their cobbles. MTB riders have the choice of 25, 54 and 75km routes. While road riders can take on the full 259km starting from Bruges at 5am. The 140km mid-distance misses out the opening flat section but still features all the classic climbs and pave, there is also a 75km shorter ride.
Don't discount the weather adding to the fun of the day. It can be unpredictable in April. Torrential rain in 2008 made for slippy cobbles and cross winds battered riders on the flats. The weather has also been known to dish out hale and sleet on occasion.
For 2009 riders were reprieved. Through the morning the sun tried to burn through overcast skies, roads stayed dry and there was a light wind to cool entrants atop the climbs.
Organisations at the event remain faultless. Fear not as staff at the Friday evening sign on was prepared to speak to international riders in their native tongue. Feed stations were rammed and cyclists had to queue to get in. Once in there is all manner or cake, biscuit, bananas energy and waffles to chomp through.
The more popular climbs, Muur, Koppenberg, Molenberg become a bit of a bun fight as the riders passed through due to riders of differing abilities snaking all over the shop trying to keep momentum and grind their way up. Tips from experienced Flanders sportivers, "Go armed with a few choice Flemish words. Even if you don't intend to use them, at least you'll know what is being said around you."
My Cyclo-sportive – Claire Beaumont
2nd cat Road Racer
23 years old
I loved it and will be back again, no question.
The Molenberg is the first cobbled clanger. It's narrow and coils up around to right before flattening out after 500m. I mistakenly opened up a gel just before rounding the corner to the climb. The cobbles on the Molenberg aren't exactly even and there is a gutter of mud which runs down the right hand side. Not wanting to lose my precious gel or litter the Belgium countryside. I locked my teeth around the wrapper and set my eyeballs to vibrate.
Oude Kwaremont is the third cobbled section. It never rises more than 11 percent but the drag at just over two km is one that zaps the life from your legs. I tried hard to a speed of 12 mph fighting the feeling that I was anchored to the ground.
A few kilometres later you meet the Paterberg. It's short and steep. 400m of cobbles, what it doesn't have in length makes up for in height gain with leg breaking 20 percent gradient sections. To make life harder, you approach the climb after coming off a 90 degree right hander with loads of other riders on the course. I was forced to take it slow and start climbing at nearly a walking pace.
Good things come in threes with the Koppenberg being the next climb on the route. I wasn't fooled by the picturesque countryside as I crossed an old railway line round the corner of a typical Belgium house. My advice; get into the little ring and prepare to meet a wall with a twisting cobbled backbone that stretches skyward. While my lungs were burning and legs were screaming all I could was focus on keeping going. I was afraid that if I stopped it would be impossible to start again.
Cycling fanatics can't mention the Tour of Flanders with a word or two on the Muur, a classic climb and the penultimate on the course with a section reaching 19 percent. The approach to the Muur isn't the same as in the race because organisers are setting up barriers and big screen TV's for the race the following day. Its tough and an epic. To add to the atmosphere huge crowds gathered to clap and greet everyone.
What more could you want?
Ben Spurrier
Team Mule Bar
30 years old
The Tour of Flanders Sportive is for me, as much about experiencing the Belgian culture as a cyclist as it is about riding the event. Riding the route of the Ronde Van Vlaanderen along with 17 000 other riders is not without its' challenges, both physical and technical yet the atmosphere that surrounds the whole weekend is second to none
Paul Markland
Bike shop manager, Kendal
42 years old
It is a must for any cycling fan, the combination of riding the course and then watching pros race the next day is not to be missed. Watching Devolder attack on the Muur, then running down to the village square to watch him win on a live feed in front of 20,000 plus frenzied Belgians was one word: awesome.
Stuart Spies
London Dynamo
34 years old
My teeth chattering and giggle attacks on the cobbles morphed into thoughts of feeding my mate his chain if it broke again! Love this ride, hard at every speed. My tip: approach the Koppenburg like a D-Day landing, battle cry, adrenaline, speed, cunning, always remember… only the weak unclip!

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Major backlog! I wore this outfit to the last day of the Rockwell's Bazaar last month. Of course, I just had to wear Coexist. Love your own!
WAGW dress | Coexist sheer polka dotted skirt
I feel so nostalgic in this dress. It's my first ever WAGW dress! I got it in Cebu where I met Laureen and Kryz! I can't believe it's barely been a year since we first met. I feel like I've known them since forever!
Debbie Co belt
I look weird but I was trying to flip my hair and take an action shot. Oh well.
Mauve silver necklace (bottom) | Forever 21Â mesh necklace (top)
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SM Accessories ring | SM Accessories silver bangle | Gothic Princess (Singapore) animal print bangle | Calvin Klein watch
SM really got it all for you! :) (I bet this line made you sing their jingle, even just in your head! Haha!)
Givenchy shoes (a.k.a. the most painful shoes on Earth. Tiis ganda.)
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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: Album art and special characters
Re: Album art and special characters
From: Chisel Wright <chisel_at_herlpacker.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:26:59 +0100
On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 11:51:33AM +0200, asettico wrote:
Aah, now I understand. I've been lucky and can still get away with using
I'll try to ponder your issue later. For now I'll duck out of the
-- Chisel Wright e: chisel_at_herlpacker.co.uk w: http://www.herlpacker.co.uk/ If you were MEANT to understand it, we wouldn't have called it 'code'Received on 2008-04-14
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Brooklyn Farm Brooklyn Farm, nestled in the valley adjacent to Myponga Beach, is a luxury retreat for those who want to get away from it all. Comprising of three bedrooms, equipped with King Size beds and King Single Beds which can be configured to suit your needs. Your hosts aim to make your stay as relaxing as possible, whether it be a romantic weekend away, a weekend with family, or a getaway with friends.The heart of the home is the enormous open plan living area, with a huge fully equipped kitchen that features modern appliances and plenty of bench space. Next to that, a large dining table that can comfortably seat eight. A spacious lounge area completes the living space with comfortable couches and a media centre with 3D television, Blu-ray player and iPod dock.The home is furnished with a wonderful eclectic mix of antiques and luxury soft furnishings. Surrounding the home are the glorious grounds, waiting for you to explore and discover, or simply enjoy the sounds of the bush and the neighbouring rolling hills.We welcome functions and corporate bookings, and have a broad range of catering available. If required, our in-house chef can provide a sumptuous feast which can be tailored to every taste, comprising of only the freshest local ingredients.
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About TPS
TPS began fabricating insulated pipe supports in 1995, but our story doesn't start there. Grandpa Heckman started sweeping the floors at EJ Bartells in 1942 and since then the Heckman family has been involved in all facets of the mechanical insulation industry. Our team draws on the expertise and knowledge of three generations of sales, contracting and fabrication. Our founder's son recently graduated from college and has already joined the insulators union so he can someday become the fourth generation owner.
In 2018, the founder of TPS decided to address another pressing need in the mechanical insulation market by injecting organic competition into the calcium silicate (calsil) insulation market. Many people are unaware of the historical monopoly that developed in the North American calsil market due to manufacturer consolidation. As part of this expansion into the industrial insulation market, TPS recently hired a respected, technical expert with a high degree of passion for calsil to run our industrial insulation venture.
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Do you want to have the best? Look no further.... Chequered is the ultimate function band!
Chequered is a exciting new function band. All the members have many years of experience, working for some of the biggest artists and shows such as Westlife, China Crisis, The Wiz, Abba Tribute, Alexander ONeil, Corinne Bailey Rae, just to mention a few.
Chequered is a five piece band led by the lead singer Samuel Hendricks.
Sam's soulful pop vocals and his extensive musical ability, fused with an accomplished team makes Chequered a unique function band, that not only offers a professional service, but also guarantees you have an eye catching foot stomping performance that will make any event memorable!
This band has no limits to what type of music they can perform, but specialize in predominantly modern pop as well as the good old 70s 80s and 90s soul classics. Song requests for your event will be gladly welcomed subject to a months noticed prior to the event.
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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: false info are displayed by "low-quality" mp3
From: Daniel Stenberg (daniel_at_haxx.se)
Date: 2002-08-19
On Mon, 19 Aug 2002, Benoit Midy wrote:
> Firstly : since many time I still have problem whith the WPS that displays
It might be an overflow problem in the math calculating the song length.
If anyone can make one of those songs available for me to download, I could
This could easily be worked on using the simulator by anyone who has a song
> Secondly : about the mid-song resume : I get success using it on my Player,
It works on mine. Please tell us the exact sequence of what you do when it
> And about the false position time display is it fixed ? planned to be fixed
We do tend to fix bugs. This is intended to be fixed too. When? When someone
> Thirdly : is the release 1.3 planned to be released ? and what will be the
Without promising anything, we've talked about a 1.3 release "soon". Perhaps
We've been talking about having a go at the fat32 file writing after the 1.3
-- Daniel "Bagder" Stenberg -- http://rockbox.haxx.se/
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Aging at home works best for people who are still relatively young and healthy enough to maintain their independence. For many, those years of aging in place can last for decades. But for others, those years can be cut short, by an accident, an illness, or a condition that deteriorates to the point of needing supportive care. It can also happen for external reasons, such as a child moving away, a change in access to transportation, a financial setback, or an emergency weather situation.
The decision to move to a retirement community is often a difficult one for older adults and family members alike. Personal circumstances determine this decision, but being proactive and making a move before a crisis occurs can make the challenge less stressful. When it is time to discuss issues around moving to a viable living alternative, such as a senior housing option, it is helpful to have support and guidance in your decision making process.
The names of the different types of housing options can sometimes be confusing, as the terminology varies and is not often well-defined. There are many differences in types of retirement communities including levels of care they offer, costs, amenities, lifestyle programs and supportive services. Some main differences are the amount of care provided for activities of daily living and whether medical care is provided on-site. When researching your options, there are several trained professionals and referral sources that can support your decision making process.
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Many individuals facing long-term care issues turn to professional service providers for advice. A qualified Elder Law attorney in your state will have the knowledge to walk you through all of your long-term care options. Elder law attorneys specialize in areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting older adults and their families on a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues. The primary emphasis is on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. In addition, wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney for property and health and insurance coverage are issues that seniors should discuss with Elder Law attorneys.
It is important to consult with your family physician to discuss your thoughts about providing for your future health care needs. In most cases, this person will remain your primary care provider so their input can be valuable. If you are seeing any additional specialist, consider having them be part of the discussion. You may want to consider making an appointment with a geriatrician. They specialize in health conditions that commonly affect older adults such as osteoporosis, falls, dementia and frailty. In addition to being board certified and completing a residency in internal medicine or family medicine, geriatricians also complete a separate geriatrics fellowship that includes one to two years of additional training in geriatric medicine.
A Geriatric Care Manager is a health care professional who provides a thorough assessment of an older adult's diverse needs and assists families in developing a comprehensive and manageable plan of care. They have extensive knowledge of the medical, psychological, cognitive, social and physical challenges of aging and possess specialized expertise to implement an appropriate care plan, balancing your needs, values and wishes with what is both realistic and possible. Families can rely on a Geriatric Care Manager to help navigate complex systems and gain access to public and private resources, while providing support and advocacy. They can be especially helpful when there is a change in circumstances such as change in location, a change in medical or cognitive status or the loss of a spouse.
Visiting Communities
When you are ready to take the next step -- visiting retirement communities -- there are several key factors to consider in the decision making process. Prospective residents should draft their own list of criteria. While many communities look similar on the surface, there are important differences between senior living communities. Creating a list of questions will enable you to fully understand what the community has to offer you and if it can meet your needs.
Take a few minutes to write down your "hot button" issues. What levels of care do they provide? Some types of communities include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care? What are you looking for? What is your most important priority? What is less than perfect in your current living situation? Could the community you are visiting solve those problems?
Most retirement communities offer dining services, housekeeping, maintenance services, educational programs and unlimited opportunities to engage in social activities. During a tour of the community you will see and hear about many of these wonderful amenities. Selecting a retirement community can't be done over the phone. You will want to visit and compare at least a couple of similar places. Meeting face-to-face with a community associate is the best way to get a feel for the place and have all your questions answered.
Ask every community you visit the same questions. Compare the answers, and then determine which community best fits your needs and interests.
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If you are looking for a partner to help you think through this process and discuss your senior housing options, Brookdale can help. We are here to listen, understand, and partner with you to help you find a personalized solution to your specific situation. Contact a Brookdale national senior living advisor at the number listed above for help.


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Pisto manchego: a classic Spanish dish that brings me back to my school days — not my student days, but when I moved to Spain to be an English teacher. At CEIP Maria Moliner, a public school in the San Blas neighborhood of Madrid, I learned that Spanish school lunch no tiene nada que ver con (has no relation to) American school lunch.
My memories of school lunches, back when I was a bitty one, consist of chicken nuggets (okay), chicken patties (also okay), cheeseburgers (kind of okay, notwithstanding that the burgers didn't look or taste like actual meat), pizza (good, particularly for the Ellio's fan), and fish patties (the worst of days). Usually with French fries, occasionally with tater tots, and always served on Styrofoam trays. There was very little flatware involved.
At Maria Moliner, lunch for students and teachers alike was a proper meal —generally three courses that required spoons, forks and knives. I'll never forget how impressed I was at the sight of 8-year old children filleting whole white fish and expertly removing the bones — something that I, as a 21-year old adult person struggled to do myself. Lunch lasted two full hours and when the weather was nice, I'd walk to a nearby park and take a cat nap on a bench.
It's true – in some places in Spain, people still do siestas.
We ate pisto manchego about once a month. Most of the niños would howl like I used to on fish patty day because they hated pisto. I could never understand why, because I loved pisto: salty, olive oily tomato sauce filled with vegetables and served with a fried egg and hunks of bread. For me, it was theee perfect lunch.
Nowadays, I make pisto manchego for a good "detox day" lunch — when I've been living off of cereal, sandwiches and pizza and want to fit a load of vegetables into one neat little bowl. Sometimes I serve it with eggs fried Spanish style (lots of olive oil and crispy edges), but if I want to consolidate pans (read: lazy), I bake the eggs right on top, shakshuka style. Cocinamos!
Pisto Manchego (a la Americana!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed then sliced
- 2 zucchini, mostly peeled (leaving some green skin) and diced
- 1 1/2 – 2 red peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 4-5 vine ripe tomatoes, puréed or food processed
- coarse salt
- garnish: scallions, freshly chopped herbs (like cilantro, parsley or tarragon), a healthy drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, tahini (optional)
- Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pan (preferably cast iron, especially if you're planning on baking the eggs).
- When oil is hot, add onion and garlic with a couple healthy pinches of salt; stir frequently so that neither browns (especially the garlic, which will get bitter if burned). When onions are translucent, add zucchini and another couple pinches of salt. If garlic begins to brown, turn heat down slightly and add a splash of water.
- Once peppers and zucchini have softened, add tomato and salt again. You want to taste often and salt liberally because guys – you're cooking with zero animal fat and want this dish to be rich and tasty; not a bland ratatouille.*
- Cook, stirring frequently to combine ingredients for about five minutes. Lower heat, cover pan with large lid and simmer mixture for at least 15 minutes, keeping an eye out to make sure it doesn't boil over. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
- Using a wooden spoon, make three little pools in the mixture. Crack an egg into each hole and carefully place pan in the oven.
- Cook until egg whites are firm. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with garnishes and bread (toasted and scraped with garlic if you really want to make friends).
*No offense to the French, I've just had a lot of tasteless ratatouilles in my time.
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FireChat is a messaging app that lets iOS and Android smartphone users chat without a cellular or Internet connection. Th app once again was in the limelight as Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors were using the app fearing the government would shut down cellphone networks in the protest area.
Developed by San Francisco based company called Open Garden, FireChat in its default "Everyone" mode works just like any other messaging apps with chatting over the Internet. When in the "Nearby" mode, the app uses Bluetooth to connect nearby phones to form a wireless mesh network that enables chat messages to pass from phone to phone without going through the Internet.
The ability to work off-the-grid makes FireChat particularly useful in areas where the Internet is restricted. It is also harder for government to monitor the chat messages by nature of the app's peer-to-peer connectivity. FireChat had previously been used during the Internet blackouts in Iran and Iraq earlier this year.


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I'm very torn, part of me is extremely jealous that some of you are already in your rooms, the other part of me says it still means it's summer break! Because the second I step through those doors it's all over! Anyway I don't get in my building/classroom until next Friday, so I've been working hard the past few days trying to get some stuff together (that's also my disclaimer to those of you waiting on custom orders). Until I get into my room and set up my stuff, I took some pictures so you can see what I'm thinking. I've gone very back and forth about what I'm doing. I really didn't want to do zebra again, but it's so expensive to change themes. I figured I'll do what I can with what I have, that means a black base color for as much as possible with bright colors. It's kind of what I did when I got sick of zebra being everywhere last year. I just want things basic, clean, bright... I dunno how to describe it exactly. Anyway here are some previews:
{please no more circles... I can't cut anymore circles}
{my new toolbox}
{like i said, basic! not a lot of fanciness}
{my daily organizer}
{set one of ceiling decorations}
{decoration for outside of my classroom door}
Now on a side note, my apartment is so stuffed to the max with stuff! I got a huge hall of stuff yesterday when I went shopping. I went to the actual Lakeshore Learning store for the first time. I was totally impressed!! They had so much stuff!! I couldn't believe the variety of things they had. Like the cut out letters. Omiword they had like every pattern imaginable. Plus most stores don't ever put stuff on sale, but everything I bought was on sale!! I also went to Sam's. I got 4 packages of binders for my Bright Books. I got Ziploc baggies, folders, pens, markers, etc. All that good stuff. A few other stops at a few other stores and I'm doing pretty good. I have about 15 of these drawer things, but I couldn't resist finding this one for so cheap because it's always so expensive everywhere!!
I'm totally excited to get back to my room, but totally overwhelmed. I wish everyone started school at different times so I could still work on stuff for other people, but get my stuff done too!! I'm beyond excited to enjoy my last week of freedom though :) Have a fantastic night ya'll!!
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Giving a check-up to a vintage Maxim suppressor (PHOTOS)
The Cody Firearms Museum has an extensive collection of historic arms and they recently got a special look at one of their original "Silencers."
The pre-NFA vintage firearm suppressor brand named by its inventor, Hiram Percy Maxim, was x-rayed by the Cody Police Department while the agency was on hand at the Wyoming-based museum this month to verify that some ordnance at the center was inert.
The M1910 Maxim Silencer is attached to the threaded barrel of a Springfield 1903 in the Cody's collection.
You see between 1908 and 1910, the Army's Ordnance Bureau purchased 100 Maxim models in .30 caliber as well as another 100 from a chap named Mr. Robert A. Moore. Both of these were by default the M1910 Silencer in the Army's parlance.
Tests of the Maxim at the School of Musketry found the Silencer gave the following advantages:
(1) The lesser recoil of the rifle with Silencer operated in two ways: It greatly facilitated instruction of recruits in rifle firing. It materially lessened the fatigue of the soldier in prolonged firing, such as would occur in modern battle, which is a distinct military advantage.
(2) The muffling of the sound of discharge and the great reduction in the total volume of sound which permits the voice to be heard at the firing point about the sound of a number of rifles in action, greatly facilitate the control of the firing line, and extends the influence of officers and non-commisoned officers. It was found where the tactical conditions required a quick opening of fire, a sudden cessation of the fire and several quick changes of objective – all of which are difficult with several rifles firing – that verbal commands could easily be heard, and that it was possible to give perfectly audible instructions when the Silencer was used.
While a few were acquired, most were disposed of through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship by 1925, (yup, today's CMP!) with a few of both kind kept at Springfield Armory for reference.
Over the course of his career, Maxim was granted scores of patents for not only firearm suppressors but also products as diverse as a portable sandbox for indoor rifle shooting, automobile muffler systems, and even what he described as a "building silencer" to make the air circulating grills and plates on places like hospitals and hotels quieter.
Below are some of his suppressor patent drawings, see if you recognize anything close to the Cody X-ray.


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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A pair of second-half scores were too much for Franklin & Marshall's women's soccer team to overcome in a hard-fought 2-0 loss against Muhlenberg on Saturday afternoon in Allentown.
The Centennial Conference (CC)-opening defeat dropped the Diplomats to 0-4-1, 0-1 CC on the year, while the Mules improved to 3-2-1, 1-0 CC.
Neither squad entered the halftime break with an advantage as both defenses held tough through the opening 45 minutes of play. Muhlenberg seized a slight 4-2 lead in shots, as well as corners at 4-1.
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Despite yesterday's rain, it would still take 2 to 3 inches of rain in a three-hour window to cause flash flooding across the state.
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Ten years ago, driving through the north of Ireland under the aliases of Bob and Marge, my wife and I stopped at the famous Vanishing Lake in County Antrim. Suddenly, from across the moors, we were approached by a bearded backpacker who greeted us with the most egregious Oirish accent I have ever heard: "Aye, 'tis is wee fine day far'a tap o' the cairn," he said, or words to that effect. We ran into him again at our hotel, where he spoke to us in stage Irish, but addressed the desk clerk in a Canadian accent. Shortly afterward, our paths crossed once more at the Giant's Causeway, but he pretended not to notice us.
Now, everything becomes clear. The backpacker was none other than Will Ferguson, the author of Generica (re-released as Happiness{+trade}), one of the funniest books in Canadian literature. It was no wonder that he seemed mentally deranged; he was hiking along the Ulster Way, a task that makes scaling the Himalayas a cakewalk by comparison.
To climb, say, Rum Doodle, is easy; you just need to make sure that you've got the right mountain, hire several hundred sherpa guides, and up you go. But the Ulster Way … that's another kettle of bloody fish altogether. The trail was probably invented in a Manhattan bar by people who never set foot in Northern Ireland, and simply stuck spiteful pins on a map. It defies logic, global positioning systems, compasses and common sense. Beyond Belfast? Beyond Reason, more likely.
But away he goes, walking along the Glens of Antrim and the north coast, over the Sperrins, across the borderlands of Counties Fermanagh and Tyrone, cutting south through County Armagh, crossing the Mourne mountains, and making his way back to Belfast, almost (but not quite) completing the circle. In the process, he experiences blisters, scabies, dehydration (yes, in Ulster), food poisoning, drizzle, rain, mist, fog, more rain, heavy rain, torrential rain, high winds, horizontal rain, bucketing rain and - oh yes, did I mention it? - rain.
He narrowly survives death by lorry, death by drowning, death by mugging, death by wayward bull, death by frenzied dogs and death by electrified fence. He is up to his ankles in cow shite, he is chilled to the bone, he hikes in waterlogged boots, he is often lost, and for long stretches of time he is lonely, with only his own footprints for company. All this would knock the romantic stuffing out of anyone.
And yet … he also come across majestic scenery, magnificent views and breathtaking landscapes. If heaven is a replay of the "softest and finest moments of our lives," he writes, "I'll see more than a few fleeting images of Northern Ireland move past." It is, as he says, a land of contrasts; during his travels, he meets with occasional meanness, but much generosity of spirit and many small acts of kindness.
The narrative crackles into life when he recounts conversations along the way: the rhythms of speech, the quick-witted and slightly surreal sense of humour, and the range of attitudes from the "up the 'Ra [IRA]rdquo; boys he meets in Newry to the police officers he befriends in the Mourne mountains.
Taking place the year after the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, his journey captures something of the atmosphere of Northern Ireland at the beginning of a precarious and uncertain peace - or, as Ferguson remarks, the absence of war, which is not quite the same thing. The narrative is punctuated with historical and political musings, triggered by the places he visits and by his encounters on the route. His thoughts are informed by a fair amount of reading, a keen sense of observation and a humane disposition.
Some of his judgments are off track - he could have used a few more Ulster waymarks - but for the most part he writes with a fine sense of historical irony and a deep revulsion for the ways in which loyalist and republican paramilitaries have treated people as expendable pawns, destroying lives for their respective causes. He is also unsettled by the "the tacit approval given to terrorists and bigots," and exasperated by the self-censorship that is often necessary for survival. "I was tired of being neutral," he says at one point, "of having silence forced upon me by unstated threats."
Sometimes, when he decides to speak his mind, he runs greater risks than he realizes. You do not tell loyalists in the most Orange part of Belfast, on the most Orange day of the year, that in burning the Irish tricolour they are "almost burning their own flag" because one of the colours is orange. Not if you want to live a long and happy life, anyway.
Still, he got away with it - possibly because of his Canadian accent - and lived to tell the tale. There's a tale within the tale as well: the heart-rending story of Ferguson's orphaned Ulster grandfather, who came to Canada, and the quest to uncover the hidden family history. Both tales - of routes and roots - are born of desire to reconnect with the past, and speak in their related ways to the perduring power of Ulster Protestant ethnicity in Canada. They are funny, intelligent and well worth hearing.
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to walk the Ulster Way. Instead, buy this book, take off your shoes and socks, sit down by a warm fire, pour yourself a glass of whisky, and walk with Will Ferguson, step by vicarious step.
A former member of the Belfast Rambling Club, David A. Wilson has hiked several sections of the Ulster Way, but never tried anything as heroic as this. He has written several books on Irish history, politics and culture, including Ireland, a Bicycle, and a Tin Whistle.


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Looking for somewhere to stay in North Wales?
Tourists coming to North Wales are now spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation.
Many British people still associate a holiday in Wales with a seaside stay in a dilapidated Victorian hotel that has seen much better days and some soggy Fish'n'Chips, but the region has come a long way since then. Along with the huge range of fantastic food festivals and stellar outdoor activities that are now on offer, you can choose from a dazzling array of accommodation options so there truly is something for everyone.
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For Campers: Gwern Gof Isaf
Opened in 1906, Gwern Gof Isap is one of the longest running campsites in Wales which has been run by the same family ever since.
Henry Williams' great grandmother was the first member of the clan to open their farm to travellers, setting an example of hospitality that her descendants have continued to this day. Now run by the 8th generation of Williams, the campsite is one of a very few campsites in the country that is open 365 days a year.
Where? Nr Conwy, LL24 03U How much? £6pppn
For Glampers: Wild Wellingtons
For those not wanting to sleep too rough and who prefer a solid roof over their head, as opposed to a flimsy piece of material, glamping is the new alternative that is fast becoming massively popular for younger families who might find sleeping in a tent too much of a hassle.
There are only two 'geo-domes' at Wild Wellingtons which means that there's never a queue to use the ample facilities there which include a newly built indoor cooking/fire area, children's play area with trampoline and even a little football field.
Where? Ceredigion, SA44 6PS How much? From £250pn for an entire 'Geo-dome' (see site for details)
For Home Comforts: Y Bwthyn Llwyd
Of course, when 'geo-domes' won't quite suffice and you just want some peace and quiet, self-catered accommodations provide a home from home experience that might make you want to never leave!
Whilst there are tonnes of holiday homes to choose from all with their own quirks, we've chosen Y Bwythyn Llwyd in Menai Bridge for its fantastic location, sleek presentation and brill facilities. There's a Waitrose nearby as well as village shops and you're just a short drive away from the Michelin-starred Sosban and the Old Butchers.
Where? Menai Bridge How much? From £75pn
For 4-Star Service: Castle Hotel
If you're looking for a real pampering experience then perhaps its best for you to stay in one of Wales' premier hotels. Named for the imposing 13th Century castle that lords over the coastal town of Conwy, this four-star town house hotel has been awarded a AA Rosette for culinary excellence in addition to many others.
Whether you choose to say in a cosy Club Double room or a Superior Historic Four-Poster Double you'll find that the service you receive will be uniformly brilliant, just make sure that you remember to explore the rest of the town!
Where? Conwy How much? From £130pn for a double room (including breakfast)


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Greg Dunaway, a longtime Mississippi State University sociology professor and former sociology department head is the university's new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In 2011, Dunaway became associate dean of the college and, since last year, has served as its interim dean. A Baltimore, Md., native, he was the college's Thomas Bailey Professor of Sociology from 2008-11 ...Read More »
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In recognition of his contributions to student well-being at Mississippi State University, Greg Dunaway is receiving the Dean of Students Award of Excellence. He becomes only the second recipient of the honor since its inception in 2007. Dunaway, who was named associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences earlier this year, is a tireless advocate for students. In ...Read More »


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In early December 2017, President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to put into effect his presidential campaign promise to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, thereby moving the United States embassy there from Tel Aviv. Subsequently, he confirmed his intention notwithstanding the fact that it was met with criticisms, and even protests and open hostility, by many States and it caused peaceful as well as violent manifestations of dissent in the Middle East. Disapproval of President Trump's decision was also voiced by Italy. On 7 December 2017, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr Angelino Alfano, issued the following statement:
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The position of Italy on the UNESCO Executive Board's decision 200 EX/25 and the 'Al Aqṣa Mosque/Al-Ḥaram Al-Sharif' or 'Temple Mount' question
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES, XVII LEGISLATURE, 699th MEETING, 26 OCTOBER 2016.
On 26 October 2016, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr Paolo Gentiloni Silveri, answered three parliamentary questions regarding the abstention of Italy on Decision 200 EX/25 on Occupied Palestine approved by the UNESCO Executive Board on 13 October 2016. The decision was adopted with 24 votes in favour, 6 against, and 26 abstentions. The text of the decision regrets 'the Israeli refusal to implement previous UNESCO decisions concerning Jerusalem' and deplores 'the failure of Israel, the occupying Power, to cease the persistent excavations and works in East Jerusalem particularly in and around the Old City'. In section 25.1.A, the decision makes reference to several issues related to the 'Al Aqṣa Mosque/Al-Ḥaram Al-Sharif' condemning, inter alia, 'escalating Israeli aggressions […] against the freedom of worship and Muslims' access to their holy site', as well as deploring 'the continuous storming' of the mosque 'by Israeli right-wing extremists and uniformed forces'. In doing so, the resolution does not make reference to the Jewish 'Temple Mount'. Mr Gentiloni started by illustrating the Italian position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more generally:


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October 3, 2016—The Leadership in Ministry workshops at The Center for Lifelong Learning uses Bowen Theory (or Bowen Family Systems Theory—BFST) as a framework for interpreting the dynamics of congregational and organizational life, and, to help participants work on their own leadership functioning in those contexts.
One misunderstanding about basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems theory (BFST) has to do with assigning value statements. For example, the notion that overfunctioning is "bad." Overfunctioning, like other behaviors are not "bad" or "good," they are merely functions, symptoms, or manifestations of emotional process played out in the way people relate to one another. This is why it's more helpful to observe how individuals function in the context of a system than it is to assign motives to people's behaviors.
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There will be two new parties on the November 4, 2014 New York State ballot – the StopCommonCore party and the Women's Equality party.
Rob Astorino, Republican gubernatorial candidate, spearheaded the StopCommonCore ballot line initiative that netted in excess of 62,000 signatures (15,000 signatures were required).
According to Casale, this effort brought together volunteers from across the state – Democrats, Republicans and independents; teachers, students and parents – all united in their opposition to the controversial new standards.
The issue certainly resonates with voters. Yesterday's Siena poll found 49 percent of New York voters – including 53 percent of independents and 60 percent of Republicans – believe the Common Core standards should be stopped, which is something Astorino has pledged to do if he's elected. – Stop Common Core effort a boon for GOP
All candidates appearing on the StopCommonCore party line have pledged their support to ending Common Core. Chemung County Sheriff Chris Moss running for Lieutentent Governor, Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci running for State Comptroller and John Cahill running for State Attorney General will also appear on the StopCommonCore party line in addition to the Republican party line.
Astorino says Common Core standards are experimental, were conceived in secrecy with no public hearings on draft standards, and never tested. He said few teachers were involved in writing the standards. He said Common Core is considered by many to be developmentally inappropriate in the early grades and not based on well-researched child development knowledge. He also said Common Core actually lowers standards.
Astorino started the StopCommonCore line idea in his high-profile race against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and many other GOP candidates have run with the idea. Astorino says if enough people sign petitions for the independent party line, Democrats and independents who oppose Common Core could use the ballot line to vote for Astorino without actually voting Republican.
– Some candidates take aim at Common Core, The Leader-Herald
George Amedore, who is running against incumbent New York State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk representing Kingston, will appear on the StopCommonCore Party line in November.
Amedore spokeswoman Eileen Miller in Niskayuna said Amedore wants more local administrative control of educational standards.
"He obviously supports high standards in the classroom," she said.
But she said Amedore wants local school districts and education officials – instead of Washington – to control teaching standards.
"Common Core is deeply flawed," Amedore says on his website. "We should not use our children as experiments. They deserve better from Albany. We must set high standards for education – but the implementation of curriculum must be vetted by our teaching professionals, not a board of political appointees. Parents, educators and administrators must be heard – not denied. Let's scrap Common Core in favor of a common-sense approach with even higher standards for our children."
Kevin Roberts who is running against New York State Assemblyman Kevin Cahill representing Kingston submitted petitions for the StopCommonCore ballot line but a challenge has been raised regarding the petitions per this article.
The Women's Equality party was brought to the ballot by Andrew Cuomo to raise issues regarding health and workplace rights during the election year.
The formation of the ballot line signals a renewed focus by Cuomo's re-election campaign on the 10-point women's agenda, which includes a provision designed to codify the Roe v. Wade decision in state law. – Democrats unveil Women's Equality Party
Republicans and some Democrats display cynicism regarding Governor's Cuomo's reason for creating the party (here and here) but regardless Governor Cuomo received more than enough support (90,000 signatures – article here) to have his name appear on the new Women's Equality ballot line in addition to the Democratic, Independence and Working Families party lines on the November ballot giving him, in total, four party lines.
Several New York State Senators collected petitions for the Women's Equality party as well (including Senator Tkaczyk who represents Kingston) and will appear on the ballot line if the challenges that have been raised against their petitions are not successful – see article here.
If either of the new parties garner 50,000 gubernatorial votes in the November 2014 election, then the party will be entitled to appear on the printed ballot next year without going through the petition process again.


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The government's inter-ministerial panel on the financial health of the industry has already started meeting telcos in batches. It is reckoned to be looking at ways to reduce spectrum costs and defer payouts towards airwaves and associated interest charges. The panel will submit its recommendations to the Centre within three months.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has also met with the industry's top executives and more meetings are slated for next week.
Credit rating agencies are keeping a close watch--Moody's and Fitch have already downgraded the debt of Reliance Communications. While telecom companies are laden with debt of about Rs 5 lakh crore, banks have put the sectoral liability at nearly Rs 8 lakh crore. That includes loans from Indian banks, overseas borrowings and annual installments for spectrum bought in auctions over the last few years.
How did things come to such a pass in a market that was once feted for being the biggest and most rapidly growing in the world after China?
Industry experts believe the roots of the current situation lie in the misallocation of mobile permits in 2008 that saw numerous players entering the fray, looking to extract short-term value by cashing in on the 3G craze.
The pitfalls of an imperfect industry structure were exacerbated by the string of spectrum auctions over the past seven years that were designed to optimise revenue, he said.
As a result, the price of spectrum–the principal raw material for telecom services–has remained among the highest in the world. Matters have come to a head as telcos, compelled to buy this expensive resource for growth and business continuity, are finding it increasingly difficult to recover the billions spent on airwaves amid plunging tariffs and repaying spectrum-related dues. Meanwhile, the average revenue per user (ARPU) is at a paltry $2 a month in India, among the lowest across global telecom markets.
Slower-than-expected adoption of data services has further increased financial stress levels.
"Cash generated from data services simply hasn't kept pace with the billions of dollars that incumbents have spent in acquiring spectrum," said Nitin Soni, director at global rating agency Fitch. "Comparable monthly data consumption levels in other Asian markets such as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Japan are nearly three to five times higher."
Hefty telecom levies haven't helped.
Rajan Mathews, director general of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), rues the fact that telecom remains "among the most heavily taxed sectors with the estimated total levy ranging between 29 to 32% of revenues." COAI represents India's biggest phone companies, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Reliance Jio Infocomm among others.
Aggregate telecom levies paid by operators in China, the European Union, US, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Pakistan and Bangladesh range from 11% to 26%.
In this scenario, Jio's dramatic entry last September was particularly disruptive. Voice, which accounted for 80% of the sector's revenues, was offered free for life by Jio.Its data rates, which also remained free for six months till end-March, continue to remain much cheaper.
Incumbents Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications were compelled to match its free voice calls and low-priced data offers to hold on to customers and maintain market position. The need for consolidation became imperative and players without scale decided to exit. Vodafone India and Idea are in the process of merging as are Reliance Communications, MTS and Aircel, while Bharti Airtel has acquired Telenor's India business.
Bharti Airtel's profit fell as much as 72% in the fiscal fourth quarter to March, following a 55% decline in the third quarter. Idea posted back-toback losses as it cut prices to hold on to customers. Reliance Communications posted a near Rs 1,000 crore consolidated loss in the March quarter and struggles to service its debt of nearly Rs 45,000 crore.
Sector experts see the top incumbents—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea--looking to Jio for pricing cues in the coming quarters. Consolidation will be key to any revival in fortunes, in line with markets like China, US and Singapore that have three to four companies, analysts and experts said. They also urged relief by way of a reduction in levies and softer spectrum repayment terms. The total spectrum payout commitment is pegged at nearly Rs 3 lakh crore.
Profitability will also hinge on when Jio raises tariffs, after having upended the market with its free offers for six months to March end. Data rates crashed from Rs 250 per GB to Rs 3 GB in some instances.
"Stability of India's telecom market will be determined by Jio's future pricing strategy as it would need to make at least a 10% return on capital employed (RoCE) on the billions it has invested in its 4G network," said Soni of Fitch.
The telcos didn't individually respond to emailed queries. In a recent note, brokerage CLSA said India's mobile industry revenue fell for the first time in FY17 to Rs 1.88 lakh crore and will decline further to Rs 1.84 lakh crore in FY18, following the unprecedented price disruption. In the previous six fiscals, the industry had recorded steady revenue growth from Rs 1.19 lakh crore in FY11 to a peak of Rs 1.93 lakh crore in FY16 (see table).
CLSA sees the mobile sector revenue bouncing back only by FY19 to nearly Rs 1.88 lakh crore "as increased affordability of data is slated to drive expansion of data subscribers and usage." But this will still be well below the Rs 1.93 lakh crore revenue scaled by the industry in FY16.
Small wonder, sector experts and analysts are unanimous that thegovernment needsto expedite corrective steps to provide some relief to the telecom industry. Fitch's Soni, for instance, believes there is a solid case for the government to cut levies such as spectrum usage charge (SUC), revenue share and even do away with the Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF) levy that is linked to rural penetration.
The Singapore-based Fitch director also feels Indian banks ought to treat spectrum funding as "project financing" as in the case of core infrastructure projects, and extend longer tenure loans of 10 to 20 years instead of the five-year variety. This, he said, "is since a telco, typically, takes at least six years to start generating cashflows, post-spectrum acquisition."


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text: UN Security Council members are considering sanctions on South Sudan's warring parties [EPA]The United Nations' top human rights official has said South Sudan is "close to calamity", and said it was the responsibility of leaders on both sides of a civil conflict to ensure the safety of civilians. Navi Pillay, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, said on Wednesday that she was "appalled by apparent lack of concern displayed" by rebel leader Riek Machar and and the president, Salva Kiir, about risk of famine in the country, "The prospect of widespead hunger and malnutrition being inflicted on hundreds of thousands of their people, because of their [Riek and Machar's] personal failure to resolve their differences peacefully, did not appear to concern them very much," she said. Her comments came a day after she and Adama Dieng, the UN special adviser on the prevention of genocide, met Machar on Tuesday in Juba. Pillay relayed the UN's concerns to Machar following a massacre on April 15 by rebel fighters who left the town of Bentiu littered with bodies after slaughtering civilians in the town mosque, the hospital and on streets. Child soldiers According to Pillay, more than 9,000 children have been recruited as soldiers in South Sudan's brutal four-month long civil war by both government and rebel forces. Dieng said that investigations were important, but that peace in South Sudan was the ultimate goal. "What is critical is that the hostilities have to be ceased and that both leaders come together so that the people of this country are not betrayed," he said. Negotiations between forces loyal to Kiir and Machar have failed to advance since the January 23 signing of a ceasefire which never took hold. The UN accused the rebels in early April of hunting down hundreds of people in a hospital, church and mosque in Bentiu and killing them based on ethnicity and nationality. After that massacre, Dinka residents of Bor in Jonglei state attacked a UN base where about 5,000 people, mostly Nuer, were sheltering. At least 58 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded, including two UN peacekeepers. Members of the UN Security Council are considering sanctions on South Sudan's warring parties. SOURCE: Agencies Politics Humanitarian crises Africa


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Traveling to Middle Bass Island ~ Miller Ferries run passenger/vehicle ferries between Catawba and the island of Middle Bass in spring, summer, and fall. Vehicle reservations for Middle Bass are required and can be made up to two weeks in advance by calling the ferry office at 800-500-2421. Passengers heading to Middle Bass, do not need to make reservations. Here's the link to Middle Bass Island Ferry schedule. The Miller Ferry trip to Middle Bass is a traditional ferry trip of 40 minutes, giving you ample time to enjoy the views of several Lake Erie islands and a close up view of the famed Ship House residence on the West Shore of Put-in-Bay.
Or, if you are on Put-in-Bay, you can also hop aboard the water taxi the Sonny S for trips between The Boardwalk Dock on Put-in-Bay to Middle Bass Island.


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The role of leader of Europe's awkward squad, played with aplomb by the UK for the past 45 years, will be handed to Poland and Hungary at the weekend when European Union leaders meet in Rome to celebrate 60 years of the EU's existence and map out a new future after Brexit.
With Theresa May absent, leaders from Warsaw and Budapest will puncture any mood of self-congratulation. They are also expected to bridle at any plans to empower groups of member states to choose to integrate more deeply, in effect creating a two-speed Europe.
But Poland's assertiveness, says Gavin Rae, an associate professor at the Kozminski University in Warsaw, "reflects a fear about a wider potential change in the balance of power in the wake of the Brexit referendum" as it loses one of its closest allies and "finds itself more isolated than ever".
It fears a two-speed Europe might institutionalise this process of marginalisation. "We cannot accept any announcements of a two-speed Europe," said Jarosław Kaczyński, the chair of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, who met May this week. "This would mean either pushing us out of the European Union or downgrading us to an inferior category of members."
Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian prime minister, has dismissed a two-speed Europe as an affront to eastern Europe. Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary – the Visegrád Four – joined the EU to be at the core of Europe, not its periphery.
The Polish prime minister, Beata Szydło, on Thursday threatened not to sign the Rome declaration if it did not include issues that were priorities for Poland, including EU unity, the priority of Nato, strengthening national parliaments and a unified single market. A form of words may be found to paper over the cracks, but according to Piotr Buras, the director of the European Council on Foreign Relations in Warsaw, the trajectory is one of divergence.
Poland and Hungary regard their role as telling home truths to the old European elite in the interests of the EU's own survival. From the perspective of Szydło and Orbán, it is they who been proved right about what the Hungarian prime minister called the "terrorist Trojan horse of mass migration", the impracticality of compulsory migrant quotas and the necessity of asylum camps, hard borders and national self-determination.
Far from being isolated nationalist mavericks, they believe themselves to have been leading a necessary counter-revolution. In a recent interview in the Hungarian weekly Heti Válasz, Kaczyński said that cooperation among the countries of central and eastern Europe could serve as a counterweight to the current leadership in Brussels.
Yet at first glance, the revived idea of a flexible or multi-speed Europe, promoted by France and Germany, with "different circles for cooperation" might be an idea Poland could welcome. No country is being ordered to cooperate. Countries might choose to pool greater sovereignty on issues such as defence, Euro governance or migration.
This live and let live approach appears to have been rejected by Poland and Hungary. Buras describes the Polish position as "completely inconsistent". They favour flexibility in theory, but fear that if the core group cooperates more, they will lose out.
The Polish foreign minister, Witold Waszczykowski, said this week: "The risk is that the eurozone will create its own structures, its own budget and will dominate over the rest of Europe."
Desperate for the EU to be seen to deliver, Germany and France want to remove roadblocks to effectiveness, and are losing patience with the east. The French president, François Hollande, warned the Poles at the last EU summit: "You may have your principles, but we have the structural funds." The fact that Angela Merkel is willing to countenance a two-speed Europe, something she seemed reluctant to back previously, is an indication of her frustration with Poland.
Some commissioners are calling for the EU to withdraw Poland's EU funding unless it drops judicial reforms seen as flouting democratic norms and, for good measure, accepts the 6,200 migrants it was allocated by Brussels. Such threats are not trivial. Poland is by far the EU's largest net recipient of funds. It receives almost a quarter of all EU funding, accounting for 2.3% of its gross domestic product.
The leading liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt said this week: "The EU is a community of the rule of law. We must not stand aside and watch this any longer."
But Poland so far does not look like a country preparing to back down in the face of what it regards as blackmail. Its attempt to block the reappointment of fellow Pole Donald Tusk as EU council president bordered on fiasco, with no country, not even the Visegrád Group coming to its support.
The Poles responded to the rebuff by refusing to sign the summit conclusions, an unprecedented step. It promised in future to "bare its sharp teeth" while the nationalist paper Gazeta Polska ran a cover story with Tusk wearing the uniform of the Wehrmarcht.
The best hope for Brussels may be that there is an internal political reaction after years in which both governments have consolidated power around growing economies, conservative social reform and nationalism.
Faint stirrings of internal dissent are visible in both countries. In Poland, one poll published on Monday showed support for PiS had fallen five points to 29%, while Tusk's Civic Platform was up 10 points to 27%. The possibility of Tusk returning to contest the presidency in 2020 is not far-fetched.
In Hungary, due to go to the polls next year, a new party vowing to be neither right nor left has been formed called the Momentum Movement, led by 28-year-old András Fekete-Győr. Momentum stopped Budapest's bid for the Olympic Games in 2024, attracting 260,000 signatures, and already has the whiff of a party capable of usurping a tired political establishment.
But Rae argues that for the conservative forces to lose popularity requires the EU to adopt an economic strategy to help those in Poland and Hungary that want to cooperate with it.
A crude version of a two-speed Europe, in which only the euro countries prosper, might just encourage the sense of grievance on which populism thrives.


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06 Feb2006
Gai Lan or Chinese Broccoli or Chinese Kale (Brassica oleracea var alboglabra) is one of my favorite vegetables at Chinese meals. I lived in Singapore for several years and it was there that I learned to eat this delicious and nutritious leafy green. The best restaurants in Singapore had "baby†gai lan which means they were smaller, younger, more tender and significantly more expensive… they were delicious just steamed and splashed with oyster sauce. They were the perfect accompaniment to a brash and fiery platter of chilli crab or some other flavorful stir fry dish. These can also be stir fried with a stronger sauce of garlic and perhaps some soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine and oyster sauce…
I have noticed that some local market vendors carry Chinese Brocooli regularly and I often buy it when I lack inspiration from the other goods on offer. It is a staple at our house, along the lines of kangkong or kalabasa. At home, I just wash the leaves well, snip off some of the thicker leaves (it's usually grown a bit too old here), boil up some chicken broth and put the leaves and stems (the best part) into the boiling broth until just cooked then transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with oyster sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. It's also good with some sesame oil. It also holds up well when stir fried but the key is not to overcook it.
If the gai lan is the right age (younger better than older) and fresh, the stalks are crisp and almost possess a sweetish flavor that is well enhanced by oyster sauce. Older specimens are tough and can border on a tad bitter. Substantial, flavorful and easy to prepare, you really need to try preparing this at home if you have only come across it at a Chinese restaurant…
MM hay naku ang sarap niyan lalo na pag isawsaw sa bagoong at kalamansi.Have a nice day.
Feb 6, 2006 | 10:20 pm
I luv this too. Very healthy and abundant in Boston Chinatown. Please continue your good deed Marketman. You certainly perk up our day in the office and inspire us to cook and eat healthy Pinoy food. 2 thumbs (and toes!!!) up to you!!!!!
Feb 6, 2006 | 10:26 pm
It is also good in nilaga or sinigang dishes. Another pinay here gave me that tip, and have been following it ever since.
Feb 7, 2006 | 3:11 am
I didn't realize I've been eating old gai lan all my life! I've come to associate that bitter twang to this vegetable.
No matter, I still like it. Specially with oyters sauce. But having it young, sweet and tender would be heaven I imagine.
Feb 7, 2006 | 3:24 am
At this point i have to say i LOVE the singapore food scene. I love the variety and exoticism of their dishes. Fish head curry in little India, hainanese chicken and 'carrot cake' in Chatterbox at the mandarin, beef rendang, seafood at the parkway, laksa lemak, and about a zillion other specialties, whew. i may have to book a flight soon..
anyway gai lan at hap chang is where i get to eat that particular vegetable fairly often. it's not HK or singa quality but for this town it's not bad. cheap too.
Feb 7, 2006 | 8:22 am
Hi MM, im just wondering how you make your oyster sauce seem watery and a bit clear – looks more healthy to me than the oyster sauce we usually buy which is a thicker sauce. And when do you add the sesame oil? Thanks so much, ur site is the first one I open in the morning :)
Feb 7, 2006 | 8:29 am
Good day MM, I may be stretching my luck too far,but do you happen to know how to prepare those white carrot cake dish that they have in Singapore. I miss them dearly. Thanks again for this post. I can't stop the flattery, but going to your blog is really part of my morning/late morning ritual that I will never take out of my schedule.
Feb 7, 2006 | 10:46 am
Hello MM!
Is this the same one they have with Hainanese Chicken Rice back in Sing.? Where do you buy these locally? We do our grocery mainly in Shopwise Pasong Tamo and I don't think I've ever seen these there. Hope you could share. Thanks!
Feb 7, 2006 | 11:42 am
stir fry it with fresh shiitake mushrooms…the texture play between the meatiness of the mushrooms and the crispiness of the gai lan is sublime…
Feb 7, 2006 | 12:55 pm
stir fried gai lan with shiitake mushroom is superb with roasted peking duck! yummmy pix you have there!
Feb 7, 2006 | 1:21 pm
Ah, so THAT'S what those things are called! I love 'em, but I only ever get to eat them when I go out for dimsum with my former roommate, who's Chinese-Malaysian. Thanks for teaching me something new yet again!
Feb 7, 2006 | 3:36 pm
Baby Kailan with oyster sauce is sure one of my favourite here in SG. I often order this dish at my favorite hawker in Angmokio and Jurong. And of course at Crystal Jade- one of the finest restaurant in the city! I like it better with roasted garlic/onion sprinkled on top.
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December 30, 2011
Amid a verbal row with the United States over blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, Iran proclaimed on Friday that it will start testing long range missiles in the Persian Gulf.
"On Saturday morning the Iranian navy will test several of its long-range missiles in the Persian Gulf," navy deputy commander Admiral Mahmoud Moussavi told Fars news agency.
The testing of the missiles is part of ongoing navy maneuvers in the Persian Gulf and, according to Moussavi, the main and final phase is preparing the navy for confronting the enemy in a warlike situation.
The maneuver has been overshadowed by a verbal row between Iran and the US over an Iranian threat to close the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, through which 40 per cent of the world's ship-borne crude is passed.
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