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Jesus's parables tell us that the reign of heaven on earth is like a pinch of leaven, a tiny mustard seed, a pearl lost in a great field. They challenge us to be pearl, seed, leaven—remembering that our presence, no matter how small, can enhance the reign of divine Love.
As any writer knows, waiting around like some kind of salivating lap dog for someone to feed your hungry soul with a review of your book, can be torturous.
Book reviews are what you want—and don't. I hope my writings are like the parabolic pearl or leaven or seed. Humble and grateful, the few reviews I've received are positive. Here are snippets.
Karen Erlichman, DMin, LCSW, a faculty mentor in a Jewish spiritual direction training program, wrote a review, published in the September, 2017, issue of Presence, International Journal of Spiritual Direction. I love that she refers to other faith traditions.
"As a spiritual director I am a curator of personal stories. Memoir is a unique genre that requires a skillful writer to create a personal story that is compelling, but not too dramatic, touching without being cloying, and historically relevant but not overly academic. These nuanced writing skills are particularly important for a spiritual memoir. Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor Lyn Brakeman has written a stunningly poetic, hilarious, unapologetically feminist, heart-opening memoir that hits the mark beautifully on all of the above facets. God Is Not a Boy's Name: Becoming Woman, Becoming Priest is a compelling, juicy, passionate, and gracefully narrated account of Brakeman's life as a child of god, servant of God, and lover of God. She invites us to walk with her . . ."
The review goes on to elaborate structure and some details, concluding with the acknowledgment that my memoir will "touch the heart and minds of readers in many faith traditions." That to me is the highest compliment, because I think such connections can mend a broken world.
Dr. Allan G. Hunter, professor of literature at Curry College, one of my writing teachers and a published author himself wrote on FaceBook. Praise from a teacher is the best.
"I loved every bit of your memoir, Lyn. What a great read, and what important points, social and doctrinal, you make. I found myself writing extensive notes about the ways patriarchy had squeezed the real energy out of so much religion, and in the process killed so much of the humanity in it. Impressive work, dear soul!"
Jennifer (Jinks) Hoffmann, spiritual director, poetry editor for Presence and author of "It's All God Anyway. Poetry for the Everyday." Jinks gets the patriarchal language issue!
Lyn Brakeman's memoir, God is not a Boy's Name, is simply fabulous! Read it, if you want to laugh and cry, and mostly cheer, for this inspiring, wild, gutsy, and determined woman who decides to become an Episcopalian priest. She will not take no for several answers, and spends 14 years persuading the powers that be to ordain her.
Lyn is blindingly honest, so you will learn a great deal about her childhood, her family of origin and her nuclear family, about addiction, adultery, life and death. . . . and her passion for a religion that is free of male pronouns and bias against women. But mostly you will meet God. If you join her on her journey, the odds are 2 to 1 that your God will show up more in your own life."
Susan Oleksiw, author of mystery novels and a skilled writer herself. It means a lot that my book passes muster with a "secular" who is sick of spiritual pablum and acknowledges my understanding of rejecting bishops.
"I rarely read books about spiritual awakenings or anything else about one person's religious life, but the author of this memoir is a friend and I was curious about how she handled topics that could easily ring false. I needn't have worried. The author's voice is authentic on every page—funny, wry, self-deprecating, revealing, light-hearted, determined, frustrated, irked, and all the rest that makes us human. This is an honest story of one woman's struggle to become an episcopal priest, made less than easy by a resistant hierarchy, a deteriorating marriage, and a fear of alcoholism. And the path to priesthood begins and ends, apparently, with Ritz crackers.
One of the more rewarding aspects of this memoir is the deepening understanding of the bishops who rejected her.
This is a delightful, well paced story of one woman's life that is lived on the path to priesthood."
The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan, bishop of Central Pennsylvania and former Christian formation director at Trinity Church in Collinsville, Connecticut, my sponsoring parish for ordination, and the parish where my second husband was rector and Audrey's supervisor and "boss." Love that she read it in one sitting.
"I spent last night's insomnia reading God is Not a Boy's Name. Got through it in one sitting. Me and my Kindle in the dark of the night. It was a wonderfully affirming feminist viewpoint on the Church that we love; it was a stark reminder of how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. I also loved the real analysis and coming to terms with the complexities of your relationship with your mom. Your relationship with your dad seemed pretty clear, all along, but it was wonderful to see the depth of discovery of your relationship with your mother. So- thanks."
Thomas Tufts, mentor for the Education for Ministry (EfM) program of Christian formation. Tom writes from his perspective as a mentor in a program in which the process of Theological Reflection (TR) on lived experience is as central to one's self-awareness as a minister as is any academic knowledge of the religious tradition.Theological reflection is so integrated into my life I didn't see it in my memoir! Great advertisement for the formation value of EfM.
"I've known Lyn as EfM Co-coordinator for the Diocese of Massachusetts for six years and recently read her book God is Not a Boy's Name.
My first reaction was that I wished I had read this book six years ago when I was starting EfM and learning what Theological Reflection was from teaching about the 4-step, 4-source model. For me it is a perfect example of several themes of EfM: wrestling with our faith, deepening our relationship with God, and opening our hearts and minds to others. I plan to offer it optionally as suggested reading to the members our group, #6069, in August as an experiment to see if it helps people in September as we practice listening, spiritual autobiography, and theological reflection. I felt that it took my appreciation of theological reflection to a whole new level in terms of the challenges, rethinking , coherence and integrity these practices can bring to my life not just once, but progressively and repeatedly as I constantly perceive and confront what is new and different in my life."
All I need is a few more non-Amazon reviews from a Christian or two, maybe an Episcopalian?
Sunday, July 30, 2017
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Some nice reminder to myself before I buy my next ideal watch:
- Round glass
- Stainless steel case
- Screw down case back
- At least 100M water resistance
- Sapphire crystal
- Replaceable leather strap
- Great movement
- Never buy a gold plated watch
These are just guidelines. I don't necessarily need to have all of these characteristics met.
When you divide the circumference (in millimeters) of your wrist by the diameter (in millimeters) of a watch case without the crown, the value must be between 4 and 5.
If the value is below 4, it means the watch is too big for you.
If the value is above 5, it means the watch is too small for you.
These are only guidelines as well. At the end of the day it's still all up to your own personal preference.
There are two made in Japan watches that I would like to buy in the future. The first one (Seiko Dolce SACM171) has a diameter of 33.5 mm (without the crown).
The second one (Grand Seiko SBGX263) has a diameter of 37 mm (without the crown). The circumference of my wrist is 165.1 mm (6.5 inches).
165.1 mm ÷ 33.5 mm = 4.93
165.1 mm ÷ 37 mm = 4.46
Both values are between 4 and 5 so I'm good.
The two watches I have with me right now have a diameter of 40.5 mm (without the crown).
165.1 mm ÷ 40.5 mm = 4.08
Both are between 4 and 5 as well. But I'm not using them. I'm gonna sell or donate them in the future.
The Seiko Dolce SACM171 only has a snap down case back and a 30M water resistance. It's okay. I still really like it. It has a round glass, a stainless steel case coated with Seiko's DiaShield case coating, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, a replaceable leather strap, and a high accuracy quartz (HAQ) movement (caliber 8J41). It only weighs 26 grams.
The Grand Seiko SBGX263 has a stainless steel bracelet, not a leather strap. That's okay. I'll just replace it with a genuine Grand Seiko leather strap and a genuine Grand Seiko buckle or clasp. This watch has a round glass, a stainless steel case with Zaratsu polishing, a screw down case back, a 100M water resistance, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, and an HAQ movement (caliber 9F62). This watch neither has a perpetual calendar nor an independent hour-hand adjustment function. It weighs 134 grams (with the original stainless steel bracelet).
The Citizen Chronomaster AB9000-01A (also made in Japan) has a round glass, a stainless steel case coated with Citizen's Duratect PTIC case coating, a screw down case back, a 100M water resistance, a sapphire crystal with Citizen's 99% Clarity coating, a replaceable leather strap, a high precision quartz movement (caliber A660), a perpetual calendar until 28 Feb 2100, an independent hour-hand adjustment function, an accuracy of ±5 seconds per year, a battery life of approximately 5 years on a new battery, and a diameter of 38 mm (without the crown). It weighs 56 grams.
I just prefer Seiko Dolces, Grand Seikos, and Seiko Credors.
The good thing with the 8J41 and the 9F62 is that their accuracy are both rated at ±10 seconds per year. That's right. Not per day. Not per month. But per year.
A modern mechanical watch has a typical accuracy of about ±1825 seconds per year. A modern mechanical watch that's chronometer certified has a typical accuracy of about ±1095 seconds per year. A modern quartz watch has a typical accuracy of about ±365 seconds per year.
A new battery for each of these calibers (the 8J41 and the 9F62) will last for approximately 3 years.
A new Seiko Dolce SACM171 costs from 356 USD to 478 USD depending on the seller. Free shipping worldwide. Fees and taxes at your country's customs are not yet included.
A new Grand Seiko SBGX263 costs around 2,200 USD. Free shipping worldwide. Fees and taxes at your country's customs are not yet included.
A new Citizen Chronomaster AB9000-01A costs around 2,200 USD. Free shipping worldwide. Fees and taxes at your country's customs are not yet included.
When I was a kid I had Casios, Swatches, and Seikos. I started with quartz watches then I fell in love with mechanical watches. And now high accuracy quartz watches for good.
The quartz movement might feel dead, and the mechanical movement might feel more alive. More connection. More soul. I just hate having to deal with my watch every so often. I don't wanna buy a watch winder. Even if I have the best watch winder in the world, I still won't use it. I will just get rid of it.
I just want a very reliable and accurate watch that I can wear when I need to without having to deal with it every week/month, and without having to deal with a watch winder. I found the answer on the Seiko Dolce SACM171 and the Grand Seiko SBGX263 and any future iterations of these watches.
It's okay that I have to bring my watch to an authorized service center every three years to have the battery and the gasket replaced with new ones, and to have my watch serviced by highly skilled technicians.
Most people when they see me wearing a high accuracy quartz watch might judge me for not wearing a mechanical watch with its sweeping second hand moving in a smooth motion made by Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Richard Mille, Blancpain, Piaget, Chopard, Panerai, IWC, Rolex, Omega, Bell & Ross, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, Bremont, TAG Heuer, Louis Moinet, Seiko, Orient, Citizen, and so on.


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Beijing is a major transportation hub. Roads, Railways, and bus lines all intersect and pass through the city. It is also one of the main points of entry by air. Within the city, a complicated system of metro and bus systems transports visitors and residents to the many fascinating places of Beijing.
Though Chinese students learn English skills from an early age, the focus is on reading and writing. That means that while many people know some English, they may not want to use it or be uncomfortable. It is important that you be able to try and communicate (at least a little) in Chinese. Since pronunciation is key, it is difficult for most beginners to make themselves understood. Practice the name of the place you are going and write it down, both in English and in Chinese characters. Also try to know the specific addresses and nearby intersections.
Beijing is constantly changing, making maps out of date by the time they are printed. Unfortunately, most maps will have a few errors. Try to prepare with the latest maps online, take a breath, and ask for directions.
There are several ways to navigate the massive city of Beijing. A few things to keep in mind when moving around:
During early July millions of university students go home and in late August they return to school. This tends to jam all transportation options, but is especially annoying on public transport. Some inconvenience is unavoidable, but try to be informed
Crossing the road in China can be an art form. Beijing driver's are aggressive and pedestrian rights aren't well respected. The best places to cross are, of course, the traffic light crossings with zebra stripes, but it may still be difficult. Rely on strength in numbers and cross with the masses.
The Beijing Subway is a great way to move through the city. Opened in 1971 with two lines, the network is being expanded rapidly. Despite this growth, rush hours still impose cramped quarters. In 2010, the Beijing Subway delivered over 1.6 billion rides. There is recent single-day record of 6.82 million on March 4, 2011.
Subway station entrances are identified by a large blue stylized letter G wrapped around a smaller letter B. The subway shuts down around midnight, and opens again around 5:00. It is well marked in Chinese and English. An introductory tour of the system and more information about the system and updates can be found on the Official Beijing subway site.
A metro system map can be accessed here.
A basic fare is 2 RMB. This affords unlimited transfers (except for the Airport Express line, which costs 25 RMB per trip). Children below 1.2 meters (47 in) in height can ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Fares are collected through automatic fare collection (AFC) machines. The machines are easy to use; press the numbers along the left side of the screen to choose how many tickets you want to buy, insert cash into the machine and press the green button then collect the ticket and change. The machine does not accept RMB1 bills but if you pay with a RMB10 or RMB20 bill you will be returned change in coin. Pass your ticket through the turnstiles upon entering AND exiting the station.
Yikatong Pre-paid card: A reusable, integrated circuit card (ICC) that is great for frequent users. It can be used on the metro and public transit buses. The card costs a 20 RMB refundable deposit. Swipe the card at the entrance turnstile and again upon exiting. It can also be used on buses, in which it reduces the fare by 60 percent.
More information about fares can be access here.
Metro/Bus: Beijing MTR corporation - http://www.mtr.bj.cn/En/index.htm
Beijing has long been the largest railway hub in China. Common lines run from Beijing to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kowloon, Harbin, Qinhuangdao, Baotou, Chengde, and Tianjin. Passenger trains in China are numbered according to their direction in relation to Beijing.
Chinese trains are split into different categories designated by letters and numbers indicated on the ticket. A guide to the hierarchy of Chinese trains from fastest to slowest are as follows:
On the regular non-CRH trains there are five classes of travel:
Note: In sleeper cars, tickets are exchanged for cards on long distance trains. The cabin attendants return the original tickets when the train approaches the destination station thus ensuring everyone gets off where they should even if they can't wake themselves up.
At the starting station of a route, train tickets can usually be bought up to five days in advance. The following stations allow for a smaller number of ticket sales. Usually these are the standing class. If you want to get a seat assignment or a sleeper (wopu) once you are on the train, find the train conductor and he will tell you if there are any available.
The easiest way may be to go through an agent. The markup is usually low and the convenience of having a reservation is worth it in the busy season. There are agents off of Tian'anmen Square). Beware that travel agencies will accept money and bookings for train tickets in advance, but no one can guarantee your ticket until the station releases them onto the market.
It may be difficult to find English-speaking staff at stations. If you don't speak Chinese, write the departure and destination station, date and time of departure, train number and required class on paper. You can write the station name in pinyin, as the cashier enters them in the same way to the reservation system. Beware that many cities have different stations for normal trains and high-speed trains. High-speed station names usually consist of city name and cardinal direction (for example Hengyangdong is "Hengyang East").
Tickets are necessary to both enter and exit the station. There is usually an inspection at the departure hall entrance or the boarding gate and another at the exit gate. Once in the departure hall, follow the digital indicator boards to find the right boarding gate (they are in Chinese but will display the train service number which is printed at the top of your ticket). Approx 10 minutes before boarding your train and platform will be announced and the gate will be opened.
The toilets can be a challenge, but are more Westerner friendly than buses. They usually utilize a simple device that empties the contents directly onto the track and don't smell as bad as some other facilities. Soft sleeper cars often have Western throne-style toilets at one end of the car and Chinese squat toilets at the other. Be aware that if the train will be stopping at a station, the conductor will normally lock the bathrooms prior to arrival so that people will not leave deposits on the ground at the station.
Long distance trains will have a buffet or dining car, which serves hot, but pricey, food. Usually meals are around RMB 25. For better, cheaper options, wait to buy food at stops and get something from a vendor on the platform. Trains also offer boiled water so you can make your own meal if you bring tea, soups or instant noodles.
Motion sickness pills and ear plugs can be a huge help if you are sensitive to either affliction.
Technically, smoking is not permitted in the seating or sleeping areas but is allowed in the vestibules at the end of each car and in the restaurant car. On the new CRH trains, the Guangzhou-Kowloon shuttle train, and the Beijing Suburban Railway smoking is completely forbidden. Smoking is banned inside station buildings apart from in designated smoking rooms, although these places are often unpleasant and poorly ventilated.
A Beginner's Guide to Train Travel in China covers more on particular routes and intricacies of the system.
Train: http://www.tielu.org/
There are nearly 700 bus and trolleybus routes in Beijing, including three bus rapid transit routes. Packed public buses make their way throughout the city and to other destinations within China and Asia.
The Beijing Public Transport Holdings is a large state-owned enterprise operating mainly the ground passenger transportation. They offer a website in Chinese and English with route maps, fare info, and more.
Bus lines are numbered from 1-999. Most buses with a line number under 200 are night buses, running daily 5:00-23:00. Buses under 300 serve the city center. Buses 300 and up run between the city center and more distant areas and run from 6:00-22:00. Buses in the 900s connect Beijing with its rural districts (i.e. Changping, Yanqing, Shunyi, etc). Rush hour (6:30-9:00 and 17:00-21:00) can be very crowded.
Tickets can be purchased in cash or by pre-paid smart card. Different rates apply to different routes.
There are also 3-day, 7-day and 15-day passes available for travelers. There is no return ticket or day ticket.
Areas from as far as Shanghai and the Mongolian border connect to Beijing. There are over 20 long distance bus stations. Most of the buses are be regular or express buses and cost from RMB200-600 per trip. They are generally comfortable and sleepers may be available. Sleeper buses often cost less, but may travel painfully slow and stop at every city or town.
Bus personnel are helpful, but may be unfamiliar with foreigners. Note that coaches have toilets, but are often dirty and a bit cumbersome to use. Also be aware that riding buses around Beijing or the East is vastly different than buses in the West. It is much harder to get around without understanding Chinese, routes are often crowded, and the roads are extremely rough. This is the only way to reach some remote areas of China without personal transport.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket counters at large bus stations. These tickets will include the departure time, boarding gate and license plate number of your bus (which , unfortunately, is not always accurate). Smaller bus stations will have people who shout destinations and direct you to your bus where you pay on board. These people are called touts and they will also be seen at large stations. When purchasing your ticket from the driver, you will negotiate a price. Know what the route usually sells for and use whatever bargaining and Chinese abilities you have.
Beijing is inland, so there is not direct ferry transport from the city. Connections can be made most easily through Shanghai or Tianjin's Tanggu port.
For Ferry schedules between Japan and China, consult the ferry schedule (in English).
Beijing's primary airport is the Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA: PEK). It is about 20 km northeast of city center and is the 2nd busiest airport in the world, the busiest in Asia. Capital Airport is the main hub for Air China and a hub for China Southern. Recently renovated for the 2008 Olympics, the airport now boasts three terminals with terminal 3 being one of the largest in the world.
Be aware that upon departure, porters may want RMB10 to wheel your bags the short distance it takes to check-in.
Taxi: Depending on your familiarity with Chinese, have the name of your destination written out and in characters for the easiest communication. A taxi from the airport should cost RMB 70-120. You will have to pay the fee shown on the meter (make sure the driver uses it) plus RMB10 toll for the airport expressway. At high travel times, Traffic jams are common.
Airport Express train: A welcome addition since the Olympics. It runs in a one-way loop from T3 to T2/T1 then SanRMBqiao (transfer to subway line 10) and Dongzhimen (lines 2, 13). A one-way fare is RMB 25, and the trip takes about 20 minutes from Dongzhimen to T3, 30 min to T2.
The Airport shuttle: A less expensive option is the shuttle. Buses leave every 10-30 minutes with several different lines. Tickets cost RMB 16 for a one-way trip.
Public Bus: The cheapest option is public bus #359, which runs from the airport to Dongzhimen, where you can get on the subway 2.
Also note that many youth hostels and luxury hotels offer complimentary pick-up so ask when you are making reservations.
Registered taxis can be found throughout Beijing and are a convenient, safe and fairly inexpensive mode of transportation. However, they are also at the mercy of congested roadways. Taxis are usually dark red, or yellow top with dark blue bottom. Official taxis can be identified with license plates beginning with the letter "B". Luxurious black executive cars (usually Audis) can also be found waiting outside hotels, but are usually unavailable off the street. Call a company to book.
Fares on legal taxis start at 10 RMB for the first 3 km and 2.00 RMB per additional kilometer, not counting idling fees. After 15 km, the base fare increases by 50 percent. Between 23:00 and 5:00, fees increase by 20 percent. Fares when it is raining may also go up. Time spent idling (i.e. speed is slower than 12 km/hr or when waiting at traffic lights) are charged a lower fee with 5 min of waiting time equaling 1 km running. Outside of rush hour, an average trip through the city costs around 20-25 RMB, and a cross-town journey about 50 RMB. There is also a 1 RMB gas surcharge on all trips. Note that this surcharge is not displayed on the meter, so if the meter says 18 the price is 19 RMB.
To make sure that you are charged fairly, make sure the meter is on and you may ask for a receipt at the end.
A large number of unregistered taxis also exist in Beijing. In remote parts of Beijing, there are more unofficial than official taxis. The cars are usually non-descript, but the driver will address you if you look like you are searching for a taxi. Negotiate the fare before you go. Local people usually pay a bit less for unofficial taxis, but obvious visitors often pay higher.
Also known as Sanlunche, rickshaws are an effective is unusual way to travel through Beijing. Either pedal-powered or motorized, negotiate a fare in advance. There is no set fee for a ride, but expect to pay from 30 to 50 RMB. Beware drivers in old fashioned costumes. These cabs usually charge a much higher fee.
Motorcycle taxis are also common, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. They are usually cheap and effective but a bit dangerous. Fares are negotiable.
Car rental allows visitors to move freely through Beijing and the rest of China. Since the Olympics in 2008, foreigners are allowed to rent vehicles while in China. Rentals can be easily arranged online or at points of entry. Several major car rental dealers are located at the International Airport, as well as the main train stations. Cars with drivers are also available.
Foreigners in China must apply for a driver's license. International driver licenses and overseas driver license are not recognized because China has not signed the convention which created IDPS (International Driving Permits). These licenses are valid in mainland China only. Residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan also need to apply for a China drivers license to drive in mainland China.
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Beijing is well-connected to all parts of China as part of the National Trunk Road Network. Nine expressways of China connect with Beijing, as do eleven China National Highways. Roads in Beijing often are in one of the four compass directions.
The city's transportation is divided into five "ring roads" that successively surround the city. The Forbidden City is the geographical center for the ring roads. The lst Ring road is not officially defined. The 2nd Ring Road encloses Beijing's inner city areas.
Traffic jams are common, even outside of rush hours. Urban area ring roads and major thoroughfares, especially near Chang'an Avenue, are normally cited as high-congestion areas. By the end of 2010, the government expects 5 million cars in Beijing. Improvements are being made to the mass transit system to try to relieve this pressure. They have also limited the number of new plates issued to passenger cars to 20,000 a month and bar cars of non-Beijing plates from entering areas within the Fifth Ring Road during rush hours.
China claims more lives in car accidents than any country in the world. Beijing is not very safe to drive in. Drivers violate traffic laws at will and there is significant road debris. Pedestrians should be very careful crossing the street as drivers generally won't stop and begin to go before the light turns green. Try to cross with locals en masse and watch the sidewalks as cars occasionally will drive up on them in frustration.
Beijing has a large segment of the population on the move by bike. Motor traffic is always on the rise, but large numbers of cyclists can be seen on every road. Most of the main roads have dedicated bicycle lanes. Bicycling can be faster than traveling by car, taxi or bus because of the traffic in the motorized traffic lanes.
If you are staying more than a few days, it may be cheaper to buy a bike than rent one. Ensure that you have a good lock included in the price.
City Map: http://www.johomaps.com/as/china/beijing/beijingcheng.html
Update 12/05/2011
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A "Classic" Human Development Index with 232 Countries
The HSI v2 database contains a bonus - a Human Development Index computed much as the classic United Nations Development Programme HDI (prior to UNDP's 2010 modification of its approach).
By "classic" we mean that literacy remains the focus of the education component (rather than school life expectancy, last-year's change from the outcome-oriented literacy to the process-oriented school life expectancy), and that the income, education and health components are arithmetically averaged, not geometrically averaged as changed in 2010 by the UNDP.
The curator of the HSI first created a "Human Development Index" in the mid 1980s, several years before UNDP released its HDI in 1990. Of course, the mid-1980s dataset was not called Human Development Index, but used the same input data, sourced from World Bank and CIA World Factbook materials.
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The data are here: (The "classic" HDI appears on the second and third tabs of the spreadsheet.)
- In ISO Open Document Format (native to OpenOffice.org and others, open-able in recent versions of other spreadsheet packages like MS Excel).
- In classic MS Excel 1997-2003 .xls format for portability.
- Here is the original 2008-2009 release of the classic HDI with 230+ countries, as a Working Paper of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. That link is to a summary page that links to a .pdf. If you want to go directly to the .pdf, click here.


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Island Pork Roast
Total TimePrep: 25 min. Cook: 5 hours
Makes10 servings
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Cut roast in half. Place onion in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add pork. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, curry, salt, pepper, bay leaf and reserved juice. Pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Add pineapple during the last hour of cooking.
- Remove the meat, onion and pineapple to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juice to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.
Nutrition Facts4 ounces cooked pork with 1/4 cup pineapple mixture and 1/3 cup sauce: 341 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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What a wonderful pork roast! I made this for dinner last night ..... made a few adjustments to suit our tastes ...... I added 1 tsp of sesame oil to the cooking liquid, I omitted the curry powder and added chopped red bell pepper and chopped green pepper along with the pineapple chunks the last hour of cooking. The pork roast was tender and juicy .... and adding the chopped peppers added a nice crunch. I will be making this again ..... SOON!!!
May 16, 2014
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe! My roast was only 2#, so I cut the recipe in half and cut back the cooking time a bit. (Next time, I'll use the full 6 hours...I like my roasts to fall apart in the slow cooker!) I shredded the pork, used a 20 oz. can of pineapple and served the mixture over noodles...yum! We loved it and I will definitely make it again!


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The Downstream Oil and Gas Industry How an Oil Refinery Works
Although the oil and gas industry is at the heart of the world economy, supplying much of the resources that literally power our world, the average consumer only sees a small part of the industry in operation. Within the oil and gas industry, experts divide the industry's functions into three segments: upstream, midstream, and downstream.
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Via 57 West in NYC, a modern pyramid, opens in March;
Via 57 West, a tall building in NYC, stands out from all other tall buildings thanks to its unconventional shape. Having been awarded as "The best tall building of America in 2016" (http://awards.ctbuh.org/media/ctbuh-names-2016-tall-building-award-recipients/#BTB) by CTBUH, many photographers and journalists have caught images of this. West 57 has an entirely residential use with flats of two or three rooms.
EU regulations on energy performance of buildings to be revised
Nowadays, all buildings are rated for energy consumption and specific legislation in the EU aims to improve energy efficiency. On 4th of July, the EU announced that the European Commission reviewed a part of its Energy Efficiency Package, which is expected in autumn of this year.
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These Are The Most Impressive And Innovative Buildings Created This Year
The winners of the 7th World Architecture Festival are diverse and impressive. On the occasion of this great contest, which took place in Singapore, we can have a look at each of the buildings that have received praise. Below is a comprehensive presentation on the best architecture of the year-and a glimpse into the future of design.
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Video: old tires converted to eco-friendly homes in Colombia!
In Colombia, people have invented a new alternative green construction method for their homes, using old tires. Small buildings resembling igloos are becoming more and more frequent in the outskirts of the Colombian capital. View the video below for more information!
3-storey residential unit made of shipping container material!
A residential model unit built exclusively out of recycled steel shipping containers is now a reality on the southwest corner of Trumbull and Pine, just north of Interstate 75, in Detroit. The housing unit consisting of three storie was constructed in the record time of six hours and 15 minutes and will serve as an example of what this new building approach is all about.
Dispute Over Frank Lloyd Wright Design in Great Britain
While on a 2004 business trip to Phoenix, Arizona, British electrical engineer Hugh Pratt visited the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. As a lifelong admirer of Wright and a fan of midcentury modern architecture he asked the foundation if he might build an unrealized design for himself and his wife. The foundation affirmed his desire on the condition that Stephen Nemtin, a legacy fellow at the foundation, draw up the detailed plans. Pratt then purchased a 12-acre site in Wraxall, a small Somerset village 130 miles west of London, and the foundation agreed that the 1947 design that was intended for Santa Barbara, California, could be transplanted to the UK.
Explosion in NYC Levels 3 Buildings
Around 250 firefighters responded last Thursday after a gas main leak caused an explosion that demolished three buildings in Manhattan's East Village. 22 people were injured, four critically, and two people are thought to still be missing.
The explosion comes only a year after two buildings in Harlem collapsed after a gas leak last March, which killed eight and injured many more. The buildings were served by a 127-year-old gas main. Following the incident in 2014, industry experts warned that utilities in many parts of the U.S. were struggling to maintain or replace antiquated and leaky gas mains in older urban areas. Mains composed of cast iron or steel are the most vulnerable.
Thailand innovative home floats in case of flooding
The two storey home in a Thai neighborhood for factory workers has a special feature that is not directly visible to the average eye. Hidden in the home's foundation is a system that allows it to float in case of extreme flooding events. This innovative floating system, developed in Thailand is a promising response to Thailand's high flooding frequency.
United States Building Fewer Skyscrapers
The construction of an 1100-foot tall multi-use skyscraper is underway in downtown Los Angeles. At 2.1 million square feet and 73 stories tall the Wilshire Grand will be the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. While this is an impressive height, especially for L.A., it is dwarfed, worldwide, by roughly 40 structures. The majority of these buildings, around 34, exist outside of the U.S.


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Former TFC central defender and homegrown product Doneil Henry is headed to West Ham United FC of the Barclays Premier League once the January window opens up.
Henry is a product of the TFC Academy and spent the past 5 seasons with the TFC's senior team appearing in 70 matches and starting in 55 of those. He has recorded 5 assists in 5 seasons and had his best year last year appearing in 21 matches and starting in 19.
It was revealed in late October by TFC brass that Henry played this last season loan as he was secretly sold to Apollon Limasol, a side in Cyprus at the beginning of the 2014 season. TFC received an undisclosed amount of allocation money for the move
Apollon Liimasol has agreed in principle to sell Henry to West Ham for a transfer fee in the area of $2.7 million. The move is pending a work physical that will be submitted on Monday, The move should go through once the transfer window opens on January 1st.
West Ham currently sits 4th in the Premier League with 31 points after 17 matches
Henry has 14 caps for Canada's senior national team and was the former U 20 player of the year for Canada.


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How to fix a leaky faucet: Cheap and Easy – DIY Home Repairs
In this video we are going to show how to fix a leaky faucet cheap and easy! Total expense of this repair is under $3.00 and it is so easy that you won't have to hire a plumber!
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So you have an old leaky faucet that you've been thinking of replacing but are delaying doing it because your whole bathroom needs a makeover? No worries, there are a lot of us out there! There is absolutely no need to get into another home repair project if you don't have to.
Sometimes all you need is to replace a washer inside the faucet and your leaky faucet would be fixed in no time! Most of the time the repair is so minimal that you can do it yourself in under an hour. As you probably already learned, buying a home is often times a lot easier than owning a home!
Step 1: Turn OFF water supply
In order for you to take apart your old faucet, you have to turn off water supply. Most of the times, it is located behind the bathroom in a closet. Find it, open it and turn it off to avoid causing even more damage!
Step 2: Remove the faucet knob/handle
Remove the leaky faucet knob so you can get to the guts and find your faulty washer!
Step: 3: Take it apart
Once the faucet knob is off, take the guts out so you can take it apart, replace old washer with new and fix your leaky faucet.
Step 4: Take old washer off
Old washer comes off nice and easy. If it is too slippery or too tight to take it off with your fingers, gently remove it with a flat screwdriver.
Step 5: Install new washer
Same way you took the old one off, install the new washer. It really costs only about $2.50-3.00 at Home Depot or Menards.
Step 6: Lubricate
Make sure to lubricate all of the parts so they are working nice and smooth.
Step 7: Use sand paper to smooth the edges of the Seat
This is a very important step that is often times missed! If the seat has cracks or scratches, you will keep having leaky faucet problems!
Step 8: Put it all back together!
Now its time to put everything together the same way how you took it apart!
Step 9: Test your leaky faucet!
Once it is all said and done, test your leaky faucet and make sure nothing leaks.
To fix a leaky faucet should take you under 1 hour unless it has more problems than just a washer!
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Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) today introduced H.R. 3367, "to remove barriers placed on U.S. exporters so they can quickly access the market and meet the global demand of natural gas." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is the main Senate sponsor. The bill would amend the Natural Gas Act to require all LNG export license requests to be approved by DOE "without modification or delay." The bill was referred to the House Energy & Commerce and Foreign Affairs Committees. Bill Details: Click Here.
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Gaudin will face Rockies Tuesday at Coors Field
DENVER — The world gets a little smaller this week. At least at Coors Field. The Rockies were close to signing Chad Gaudin a couple of weeks ago as a free agent. His preference was to start, and all they could offer was a Triple-A opportunity with no guarantees. Their rotation was full, and they had a candidate-in-waiting in Jason Hammel.
So Gaudin picked the Padres, seeing the clearest path to the big leagues afer the Cubs cut ties with him in spring training. Well, with the latest injury to the Padres' rotation, Shawn Hill, Gaudin got the call as Josh Geer was pushed back. Gaudin will start Tuesday against the Rockies opposite of Jorge De La Rosa.
The Rockies had interest in acquiring Gaudin last season from Oakland before the Cubs snagged him as part of the Rich Harden deal. Colorado's interest cooled a bit this spring because Gaudin did not pitch well and his mechanics were out of whack. Plus, the Rockies were far down the road in getting Jason Hammel from Tampa Bay. Hammel will start for the Rockies at Coors Field, where temperatures will be slightly above Iditarod-ish by game time.
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August 2017
After losing money on big artists in the 90's, the record industry doesn't leave anything to chance and all the music formulated to sell.
The same crap is in the movies too.
Then again, the real question is: why are people buying this crap? Perhaps they're a sort of "tone deaf audience" that just wants to be around excitement and hype. Who knows?
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Archive for September, 2012
Truck Pull Today
Feeling especially strong or want to help a great cause? Head down to the College Football Hall of Fame for the Our Town Truck Pull. It's a fun event that benefits local schools and the Public Education Foundation. Grab your shoes and head out the door. Get more info at edfo.org
Much Ado About Something
This weekend is full of activities that help great causes. Here are a few ways to consider getting involved:
- Tapas & Tango: A new, unique event to benefit NRC. Yes, there are televisions in the pub for those that want to catch the ND game. Auction, tapas, dance! More info here: http://www.nrc4neighborhoods.org/
- Rooftop Tailgate: Now here's a chance to watch the football game atop The Foundry at Eddy Commons. Plus, it benefits the Boys & Girls Club. More info here: https://secureonlinegiving.com/events/site/index.asp?eventID=957
- Marine Mud Run: This event is not for the faint of heart. Benefits Toys for Tots. More info here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2457955812/efbevent
I'm sure there are additional events happening. Share your favorites here!
Be Neighborly
There are so many reasons to help out a neighbor. You could look in the Bible (James 2:8 in The Message states: You do well when you complete the Royal Rule of the Scriptures: "Love others as you love yourself."), you could realize that it takes a good neighbor to have a good neighbor (for sure), or you could believe in karma or the idea that we are on this planet to help others. Whatever moves you into action, get ready to raise a rake, push a lawn mower, or pick up a paint brush on October 6th and 7th during The Weekend Project.
The Weekend Project is a collaborative effort where neighborhood associations, neighbors, business owners, houses of worship and organizations within each neighborhood in South Bend come together to work on at least one property in their neighborhood.
Things to get you started:
1. Contact your neighborhood association.
2. Walk or drive around your neighborhood to look for properties in need of attention.
3. Talk to your neighbors.
4. Talk to businesses, houses of worship and other organizations in your neighborhood.
Project ideas:
1. Find a homeowner (elderly or otherwise in need) that needs assistance
2. Clean up yards of vacant or abandoned homes
3. Plant a community garden in an open space / vacant lot (with permission from homeowner)
4. Clean up a local park or other common space
5. Remove or paint over graffiti
6. Paint on boarded up properties (paint boards to look like windows, doors, etc.) – this will have much impact on the gateways into South Bend as well as in neighborhoods
We have identified some areas on the southside as well as near Coquillard Park that could benefit from neighborly love. But we know there are many other areas. Please consider taking time this week to find a property and talk to your neighbors. Then post here what area of town you plan to impact. We'll be glad to help you get organized and find additional volunteers. After all, that's what this whole weekend is about. Let your voices be heard!!
Fabulous First Friday Fun!
There is much to do tonight in the Bend, so grab some friends and head downtown for the monthly First Friday activity: Art Alive! There is "Artists in Action" where artists will be creating custom art, in addition to a community art project and an ARTitecture hunt. It sounds like fun! Plus, there are so many great places to grab dinner downtown. Have you tried the new Cafe Navarre? Did I mention that there is music in the KeyBank plaza? For more about this DTSB event that begins at 5pm, check out their website: http://www.dtsbfirstfridays.com/events.htm
Now if the downtown festivities aren't quite up your alley, then consider heading over to Eddy Commons for their Kickoff Concert Block Party. There is live music and, of course, all those dining establishments ready for you and your party. This event begins at 7pm.
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Huge ad for Verizon at Embarcadero Center coming down
The Super Bowl might be one giant event, but a giant Verizon advertisement hung on the side of a building at the Embarcadero Center was a bit too big for the city — the enormous sign was taken down Thursday on orders from the city.
The banner, which promoted Verizon, covered a large portion of Four Embarcadero Center. Under San Francisco's planning code, the display was illegal because too much of it was devoted to the wireless company in proportion to the part dedicated to a civic event, in this case Super Bowl 50.
Earlier this week, City Attorney Dennis Herrera demanded that Verizon remove its advertisement by 5 p.m. Thursday, before the Super Bowl festivities begin. The ad extended about 15 stories up the building. Another large banner — this one for Visa at One Market Plaza — is about seven stories tall and will be allowed to remain because, while huge, it follows city rules.
"As a result of our efforts, we have sent a message that we can't overrule the will of San Francisco voters by allowing illegal signs," Herrera said. "If we allow it for one event, we would have a hard time saying no at other events. It's obviously set a precedent for what will happen in the future."
Committee cooperation
Nathan Ballard, spokesman for the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, said the group worked with the city to modify the Verizon ad. The Verizon portion of the ad will be scaled back significantly, he said, while the Super Bowl banner will remain.
"We are working with the city to be in 100 percent compliance," Ballard said. "The city attorney and Super Bowl 50 Host Committee are totally in sync."
Ballard added that the organization paid the management of Four Embarcadero and One Market Plaza to put up the temporary signs and that any fines associated with them will be paid to the city.
Bob Sommer, who works on the 38th floor of Four Embarcadero, said workers began tearing down the black mesh advertisement Thursday morning. His office windows, which normally let in sunshine and sweeping views, were dark and dreary because of the banner, he said.
"I was super happy about the change of events," Sommer said. "We have a beautiful view of the bay, and the ad just killed that all. We don't like those kinds of things here in San Francisco. We don't want our downtown to look like Times Square. The ad was not in line with what we want."
Stacey Yip, a spokeswoman for Verizon, said the dispute was the result of a misunderstanding between the city and the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee about permissible signage under the planning code.
On Wednesday, the San Francisco Planning Department issued a notice of violation to Paramount Group, which manages One Market Plaza, and a complaint to Boston Properties, which manages the Embarcadero Center. Planning spokeswoman Gina Simi said the department hadn't given permission to the companies to put up the ads and that they needed to be altered.
Billboard restrictions
A spokeswoman for Boston Properties, which manages Four Embarcadero, declined to comment. Spokespeople for Visa and One Market Plaza didn't respond to requests for comment.
For 50 years, San Francisco has restricted general advertising — essentially, any billboard that promotes goods or services not offered on a building's premises. In March 2002, voters passed a measure prohibiting new general advertising signs within the city, except on vehicles and in public rights-of-way.
Under San Francisco's planning code, the advertiser has 30 days to take a sign down before being fined. Fees range from $100 to $2,500 a day, based on the sign's size. A temporary sign, though, is exempt from the planning code if it is representative of a civic event or celebration — like the Super Bowl. Corporate sponsors may include a logo, but it must not be more than 15 percent of the sign — the Verizon part of the ad at the Embarcadero was nearly half of the entire ad, while the Visa portion of the ad at One Market fell within the 15 percent rule.
Hilton banner acceptable
Under that exception, a large Super Bowl 50 banner that now covers the Hilton Union Square hotel is OK.
"The city has traditionally allowed sponsors of such events to be identified in the signage," Simi said. But in the case of the Verizon ad, she said, "the level of sponsor advertising is in excess of what would ordinarily be allowed."
Jamie Whitaker, 42, of Rincon Hill said the advertisements should be taken down completely. He saw the Super Bowl 50 banner go up at the Hilton Union Square on Jan. 18 and said it was an eyesore.
"It's a blight," Whitaker said. "The planning code does not allow folks to start throwing hundreds of square feet of new signs on the side of their buildings. San Francisco attracts tourists in part because of the beauty of this city, and that includes the architectural details. Hopefully, the enforcement process will be swift."
If the city didn't deal with the Verizon sign, it could open the door for illegal signage at other major events, said Matt Dorsey, a spokesman for Herrera.
"The signs (came) as a surprise to us," he said. "It really opens the door to similar illegal signs being used at events."
Herrera added, "I'm very grateful the event sponsors worked cooperatively with us to make sure they complied with local laws."
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Dumpster-diving is so '90's. I must confess to being a snob, and since leaving my early twenties behind me, I abhor the idea of eating something that might be garbage, even if it shouldn't have ended up in the dumpster to begin with. I'm picky—I don't like my bread old our un-whole grain– and the barely expired processed stuff found on stinky, late-night forays into garbage receptacles doesn't appeal even when it's 'fresh'.
This is why I much prefer Berry-Leaping— to coin a phrase that denotes its purpose and properly sets it as an antonym to the aforementioned sport. Berry-Leaping can be done in daylight, with very little equipment and no after-smell. Just find a berry bush, usually of the black/purple variety and get to picking. I have used a small colander, a blue tin bucket—a-la-Blueberries for Sal — a re-used green plastic berry basket or on the spur of the moment, a large napkin. All of these work just fine.
July and August are the perfect time to help yourself to wild blackberries. Most bushes are so wild and tangled that they are far more bramble than berry, but since no one has taken the time to prune and trim, no one's laid claim on the fruits of labor, either. My advice is to taste on first—often the small, tightly packed ones are a bit sour, so choose carefully.
I've harvested the wild bushes in the no-man's-land territory by the creek in my parent's housing development (as well as finding some tart and lovely little plums, pictured above), and even the bushes that line the parking lot next to the gym where I teach. I just pulled my car up right below them, climbed (barefoot) onto the hood and plucked everything within reach—plenty for breakfast.
I have a well-known and talented predecessor in this field (pun intended)– Alice Waters (who shares my birthday, dear Taurean Lady) used to harvest raspberries from a local vine and use them in recipes at Chez Panisse. For more about how she supports the community and the future, not to mention local farmers and local wild berry bushes, check out The Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea .
Now that you've picked those berries, what to do with them– eat them of course, and if you've got a ton, you can live by the old saying– 'You can make a cobbler out of anything.' Just throw the berries in the bottom of a loaf pan, pie plate, brownie pan or corningware and add the following on top:
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1 cup oats
3/4 flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 stick butter (cut into small pieces) OR 1/2 cup melted Earth Balance (for the vegan version)
Mix it all up, until the butter is in tiny, cornmeal-consistency pieces, or the Earth Balance has moistened everything.
Scatter all this over your berries (or peaches, or apples, or apples and cranberries, apricots, plums, pears, cherries– you get the idea. If it makes a pie, it makes a cobbler, and you don't have to make and roll the darn dough.)
Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until you can't bear to smell it and not eat it, and all the juices are bubbly. Let it cool for 10 minutes, eat as is or top with vanilla ice cream (dairy or non-dairy, depending) and feel a lil' bit of heaven.
There's a bounty out there for the picking—grab a bucket and a buddy and reap the harvest! Then tell me where you found your wild berries.
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- City Palace: The City Palace is the main palace where the then Maharaja sit on the throne. This palace is having two main Mahals named the Chandra Mahan and Mubarak Mahal and there are other places within the complex. It is located in the north-eastern side of Jaipur.
- Hawa Mahal: The Hawa Mahal is situated at the crossing of the main road in Jaipur, Badi Chaupad. It is considered to be the signature building of Jaipur and Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it.
- Amber Fort: Amber Fort is situated 11 kms from Jaipur. This famous fort is built with great artistic taste of Maharaja. If you have cradled on the top of a hill it forms a beautiful reflection in Maotha Lake. This fort is popularly known as Amer Fort.
- Jantar Mantar: Jantar Mantar is the largest stone astronomical observatory in the World which is located just next to the City Palace of Jaipur.
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Alinea, which achieved Michelin's three-star distinction in 2012, maintained top honors this year. Three Michelin stars is considered the ultimate international recognition in the culinary world; only one hundred restaurants in the world currently have this distinction
This year's guide, however, sees all-new names in the highly revered two-star selections. L2O and graham elliot were promoted from one to two stars. This year also saw plenty of changes in the one-star selections. Three restaurants—Acadia, Goosefoot, and Mexique—earned their first one Michelin star distinctions, a significant culinary accomplishment. After a one-year absence, Sixteen returned to the one-star category. All in all, there are 16 Chicago establishments in this category for 2013.
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Nascar is in town this weekend, which is my hubby's favorite hobby!
He decided Friday about noon that it would be fun to take Riley for the qualifying and truck races! So Pop Pop, Mike and Riley were off to the Races!
Mike said Riley did great! He listened, and they had to walk 3 miles!
Michael said at first Riley was upset because it was cold and to loud! But once he got the noisefree headset he was good to go! He does look pretty cute in them!
They had to walk 3 miles back to the car, and he slept over an hour in the truck on the way home, I was at work, but bright and early in the morning he was so excited to tell me all about his first race. :)
I wonder what he is thinking in this picture! what a dorky face lol, But I am so glad he had such a great time!
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Rileys first Race
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Chew chew cookies
Riley and I made Train cookies tonight!
We were at walmart and I saw the Train set of cookie cutters, and since my entire cookie cutter collection entales a star, a snowman, and a weird shape I really dont know what its suppose to be... I thought this is one we would use allot with my little train fanatic!
Can you see all the crap on my counter!! Pregnancy has made me lazy and tired.. easier to scoot things, wipe it down and hope I get to it tomorrow :)
Riley was sooo excited! He didnt even argue when I asked him to pick up his toys first! He did a good job! Although I was running short on patience today, it was fun :) and he looked pretty cute with flower all over him.
He was proud of himself and enjoyed sprinkling sugar on the cookies..
Hmmm. not sure why they all look like blobs after they bake.. or riley said most of them looked like Hippo's They were quite tastey!
& Amy I NEED those baking pans! Mine are horrible!!! Maybe I will put some on my Christmas list :) to bad mike doesnt read my blog.
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Oragano's, then grounded!
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