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A new study shows that gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens have a higher risk of binge-eating and purging than their heterosexual counterparts, perhaps because of social isolation.
Previous studies have shown that gay men were at higher risk of eating disorders than straight ones, but this is one of the first studies to look at gay teens. Interestingly, the study divided its population into homosexual, bisexual, "mostly heterosexual," and heterosexual groups, showing a little more acceptance of orientation fluidity than one might expect from mainstream science. Lead researcher S. Bryn Austin and her colleagues found that lesbian, bisexual, and mostly heterosexual girls were about twice as likely as heterosexual ones to report binge-eating. Bisexual and mostly heterosexual girls (though apparently not lesbians) were also more likely to purge. Homosexual boys were seven times more likely to binge and 12 times more likely to purge (behaviors Frank Bruni, pictured, wrote about in his book Born Round) than straight boys, with bisexual and mostly heterosexual boys facing a lesser but still elevated risk.
Austin said, "We know that gay, lesbian, and other sexual-minority kids are often under a lot of pressure," and that they can be "treated like outsiders" at home and at school. She added,
This kind of isolation and victimization can take its toll on a young person, and one of ways it can play out is in vulnerability to eating-disorder symptoms and a host of other stress-related health problems.
Unfortunately, one of the ways eating-disordered teens may try to combat isolation is through pro-eating-disorder websites, which may seem to offer support and understanding that kids aren't getting elsewhere. Last year France tried to ban "inciting thinness," and now Britain's Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for the UK Council for Child Internet Safety to more closely monitor the effect of pro-ana and pro-mia sites. Professor Ulrike Schmidt, chair of the College's Eating Disorders Section, says,
This is not a rare problem; it affects a significant number of schoolchildren. Studies have shown that girls who looked at these sites had low self-esteem, felt bad about their bodies and were miserable. Patients in eating disorders units spend up to 20 hours a week looking at [the websites]. There is a vulnerable group of women who are being sucked into this.
Schmidt's message is important, but it leaves out boys — it now seems that gay boys and men who suffer from eating disorders are marginalized both by a heteronormative society and by a culture of eating disorder treatment and prevention that focuses mainly on women. The Royal College of Psychiatrists doesn't advocate banning pro-eating disorder websites (Schmidt says, "These sites are probably set up by people who are themselves vulnerable. Criminalising the problem would not be helpful."), but rather asks the Council for Child Internet Safety to "specifically target pro-eating disorder websites in its monitoring and educational activities." Perhaps gay, bisexual, and, as Austin says, "other sexual-minority kids" could use specific outreach and education as well.
Gay, Bisexual Teens At Risk For Eating Disorders [Reuters]
Doctors Demand Action On Anorexia Websites [Independent]

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Castroneves, Patrick headline Indy's deepest field in years
The driver lineup is deeper than last year with the return of 2007 Indy winner Dario Franchitti and Paul Tracy, the maturing of Graham Rahal and the addition of a third entry from Penske Racing for Will Power. They're all threats to drink the milk Sunday. Penske's Ryan Briscoe, starting from the middle of the front row, has a shot at it, too.
Dan Wheldon, the 2005 winner, Vitor Meira, second at Indy twice in the past four races and Mario Moraes are outside possibilities.
All eight are talented and with solid teams, but here's my list of the five drivers who will be the most watched Sunday by the crowd of about 300,000. These five are most likely to add their image to the Borg-Warner Trophy.
Castroneves starts from the pole, which says everything about his ability to stretch his car when necessary. The Brazilian has the speed to run at the front all day -- perhaps even dominate -- and he'll have it when he needs it most: in the final 20 laps. In this IndyCar era of every driver having a Dallara chassis, Honda engine and Firestone tires, three of the past five winners have started on the pole. Historically, that's significant. Only 17 won from the pole in the first 87, 19.5 percent.
Castroneves has two of the 14 victories for Roger Penske, by far the 500's most successful car owner, and almost became the first to win three straight when he finished second to teammate Gil de Ferran in 2003. Castroneves was flying through the field following a pit stop late in the 2007 race, up to third and closing on leader Franchitti, when rain ended the race with 34 laps to go. If the race had gone the distance, Castroneves was the likely winner. He's magic at Indianapolis, and he still drives for Penske, which has clearly improved its Dallara over last year. All Dallaras are created the same, but teams can do development work under the skin.
Dixon has flown under the radar this month, a surprise considering he led 115 laps last year en route to victory, went on to take the IndyCar Series championship and is starting from the second row. He's 28, and this will be his seventh straight start in the 500 for Target Chip Ganassi Racing. This is a driver in his prime with tons of experience and continuity, and who has developed into a force at Indianapolis. He finished sixth in 2006 and second in 2007.
Dixon's victory at Kansas in the race leading into Indianapolis was his 11th since halfway through the 2006 season. You can count on him being cool under fire. They don't call him the Iceman for nothing.
Kanaan has done everything at Indianapolis except win. He won the pole in 2005, finished second in the rain-shortened 2004 race and has led laps in each of his previous seven starts (214 in total). The Brazilian can get it done at Indianapolis. He doesn't need good luck; he just needs to not have bad luck. Case in point: In 2007, he led eight times for 83 laps, but was forced to spin to avoid another spinning car, and finished 12th.
Kanaan is the team leader at Andretti Green Racing, which hasn't shown the outright speed of the Penske and Ganassi teams this month. Still, he's starting sixth, highest on the team. Kanaan, the 2004 series champion, has 13 career wins in IndyCar. His next victory could be Sunday. He's a big-time racer.
Patrick's stardom began in the 2005 Indianapolis 500 when Rahal Letterman Racing decided to forgo a pit stop during a late-race caution, and she took the lead, becoming the first woman to lead the race. She finished fourth. What has been largely overlooked about that performance is that Patrick passed eventual-winner Dan Wheldon for the lead on a restart. Wheldon had passed her on the previous restart and Patrick took the lead right back. It proved she had the ability to race and overtake the leader, not just drive fast.
Patrick's second impressive performance came the next year when she finished eighth. RLR was using the Panoz chassis, and the cars had inherent handling problems. Patrick kept it off the walls and brought it home in one piece. The next highest-placing Panoz (of 10 in the race) was Roger Yasukawa in 16th. Patrick has had two solid races since then. She was eighth in 2007 and was running seventh last season when contact with Briscoe exiting the pits took her out. Patrick's best race track is Indianapolis. She needs to be trouble-free and drive the best race of her life to win Sunday, but it could happen. Patrick starts from the inside of the fourth row.
Andretti has a strong record at Indianapolis, a track that has brought his famous family of drivers one victory (by grandfather Mario in 1969) and much despair. For Marco, there was the heartbreak of finishing second by inches (.0635 of a second) when Sam Hornish Jr. passed him in the last 100 yards. He had another decent run in 2007, riding in the top 10 until contact with Wheldon with 38 laps remaining took him out.
Andretti led 15 laps and finished third last year in what was probably his best start-to-finish performance. He had the fastest lap of the race at 224.037-mph. Andretti has struggled at many other tracks in his four IndyCar seasons, but he's got the fast way around Indianapolis figured out. Andretti, starting from the middle of the third row, could put an Andretti back in Victory Circle for the first time in 40 years.


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Those that know me will know I'm quite scared of the idea of London. It's a big place, I don't know it at all but I'm eager to get to know the place and see what it has to offer (mostly for the food...). We arrived just before midday, faffed around getting the tube (definitely the bit that scares/stresses me the most!) and arrived in Notting Hill. I've been ridiculously excited about this day for weeks now but really didn't know what kind of thing to expect.
We arrived and it was already packed. The sounds of music and the smells of food filled the air; it was GREAT. Enjoying the atmosphere with the other carnival-goers, we danced and twerked (eat your heart out Miley!) our way through the streets.
There was something going on everywhere you turned, even the side streets that seemed pretty deserted in comparison to the main streets. We started getting a bit peckish so searched for food. The first place we came to was on the main stretch and for a tiny bit of chicken and corn came to £10. Now, I'm not stingy and I will pay a fair amount for good food but that was steep, even for this kind of event. We wandered off in search of a portaloo (the perks of being outdoors..) and came across a lovely group of people selling food from their own house - Jerk Chicken, stuffed dumplings, patties and the best rum punch I've ever tasted. And guess what...for HALF the price! For me, this was what the carnival should be about - locals embracing the carnival atmosphere and doing it properly - not ripping tourists off! The food was incredible, really authentic and the guys were so nice. We stayed there for quite a while chatting and thoroughly enjoying the rum punch.
We moved on, had a wander, did A LOT of dancing and it made we wonder, why have I never been before?! Everybody was so happy, dancing away, enjoying the glorious sunshine and getting into the carnival spirit. Time absolutely flew and before we knew it, we hadn't got long before we needed to hop on the tube and make our way back to the station.
Just before this, the only downside of the day occurred; my camera was stolen. I'm absolutely distraught about this, not so much because of the camera itself (even though it's not ideal two weeks before I go travelling), but because of the brilliant pictures that were on there. It just goes to show, don't let your guard down too much at those kinds of things. I'm very naive, I like to think everybody's lovely and that the world is a nice, honest place but, unfortunately, not everybody is honest, lovely nor has the best of intentions. The worst part is, I didn't even realise and had absolutely no recollection of even a slight opportunity it could have been taken. This was a harsh lesson learned for me - not to be too trusting and to keep an eye on my possessions because not every is going to be there for a good time. Katie also had her purse stolen which was pretty rubbish as you can imagine! So I urge anybody going to this kind thing, or even just out and about in a busy place - keep an eye on your belongings and don't let your guard down too much or something very precious to you could be gone in a flash (sad face). I started to think it's just because we were naive to the London environment but I just think it's one of those things that happens during an event like carnival! Lesson learned for next time!
We made our way back tube, a little hazy and starting to get tired after a day jammed packed with dancing in the sun! I did make sure I got my chicken, rice and peas, mmm!
I cannot wait for next years carnival and will definitely go for both days rather than just the one. I'm so glad I got to experience the day and thanks to the girls, I perked up a little bit about my lost camera after these pictures popped up yesterday evening:
I have never seen so much twerking...mainly from Katie!
Lots of carnival love <3
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Allen Americans top Denver Cutthroats 5-4 in OT to even CHL Finals
It took an overtime, but the Allen Americans tied the Central Hockey League finals with the Denver Cutthroats with a 5-4 victory in overtime Saturday at the Denver Coliseum, evening the series at 1-1.
Two minutes into the second overtime, Allen forward Jamie Schaafsma broke behind the defense and fired a shot past Denver goalie Kent Patterson, beating him up high.
"It was a good shot, you have to give him credit for putting it right under the bar there," Patterson said.
The Cutthroats played most of the night without Game 1 hero A.J. Gale, who was checked hard into the boards and had to be helped to the locker room. Gale had four goals in a 5-4 Cutthroats win in Game 1 and seven in the past two games.
"It's a huge loss for us," linemate Troy Schwab said. "In my opinion he's the best player in the league."
Cutthroats head coach Derek Armstrong said Gale had a lower-body injury and that he was at the hospital after the game.
No penalty was called on the hit and Gale laid on the ice for a few minutes before being helped off by Schwab and forward Garett Bembridge.
"I didn't really see anything," Bembridge said. "I just had my head down going to the net. I guess it was a clean hit, he was just in a bad, vulnerable position and you know that's the way hockey goes.
Shortly after the injury the Americans would take an early lead as Schaasfma scored his first goal of the night. Allen would go up 2-0 a few minutes later when Jonathan Lassard beat Patterson high on the stick side.
Robin Soudek got the Cutthroats on the board with a power-play goal and early in the second period, the Cutthroats would race out to a 3-2 lead. First, Bembridge scored a wraparound goal on the power play to tie the game. Troy Schwab followed with a slapper past Allen goalie Bryan Pitton to give Denver its first lead of the night.
Denver Cutthroats Game 1 Gallery
It appeared J.P. Chabot extended the lead one minute later, but a power-play goal was disallowed because the official said Chabot kicked the puck into the net.
"That was a big goal," Armstrong said. "I don't think there's any replay and I don't think you're allowed to go to the goal judge and ask for replay."
The Cutthroats held a 4-3 lead late in regulation, but University of Denver alum Anthony Maiani scored the game-tying goal for Allen with 1:14 to play to even the score at 4-4 after the Americans had pulled goalie Bryan Pitton, just as penalty on Bembridge expired.
"It was a terrible play by me at the end of the third period to take that penalty," Bembridge said. "It lost the game for us right there."
The series heads to Allen, Texas for Games 3-5. Games 6-7 will be in Denver May 14 and 16, if necessary.
1. Jamie Schaasfma (ALN) — The Allen forward scored two goals, including the game-winner early in the second overtime. Schaafsma has been a thorn in the Cutthroats' side, scoring four goals in the first two games of the series.
2. Anthony Maiani (ALN) — Maiani scored the game-tying goal for Allen with 1:14 left in regulation to send the game to overtime. It was the second goal in two games for the University of Denver alum.
3. Daniel Barczuk (DEN) — The scrappy Cutthroats forward scored the go-ahead goal in the third period after Allen had tied the game.


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Chapter 24 — The Hunted
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But it wasn't Frank; it was Jimmy. He was wearing a black overcoat a couple of sizes too large for him. 'The horses are harnessed and the buggy's ready, Mister Paul,' he said, rubbing his hands together to warm them. 'And the Doctor and Mister Russell, they're waiting for you.'
'Jimmy!' Julie said. 'What on earth are you doing here, at this time of night?'
'Well, Miss, I felt kind of responsible for Mr Nouveau here being locked up, seeing as how I mentioned about his tracks to the Constable. I felt I should keep an eye on things. And I had a feeling that something odd was going on tonight. I saw Mr Russell and Mr Nouveau wandering along the road in the dark, and later Mr Russell floundering around in the bottom paddock frightening the horses, so I thought I'd better lend a hand.'
They went around to the driveway. The buggy was a roomy covered four-wheeled affair, with a box at the back for luggage. Frank had already loaded his and Paul's bags in the back, and he was sitting in the seat holding the reins. The sight reminded Paul of the way Frank had brought the coach into town, with the bodies of the bushrangers lashed onto the luggage rack on the top, alongside Mr Finnegan's body. 'Climb up,' Frank said. 'There's plenty of room for two.'
Paul shook hands with the Doctor, and kissed Julie. He wanted the thing to be over. 'Goodbye,' he said. 'Adieu.' He climbed up into the seat next to Frank.
'I'll cover your back,' Jimmy said. 'I got a bad feeling about this.' He took a pistol from the pocket of his coat and tucked it into his belt.
'What have you got there?' Paul asked.
'That's a flintlock pistol my uncle gave me. There's plenty of bad characters on the roads these days. There's only one shot in this old thing, so I'd better aim good.'
'There's no need for you to come,' Frank said. 'There aren't likely to be any bushrangers on the roads at night. There's nothing for them to rob.'
'Well how's the Doctor going to get the buggy back from Junee? If you're going to Sydney with Mr Nouveau, someone has to go and fetch it back again, and I'd rather ride there than walk, and sure as damnation that's what I'm going to have to do.' He hoisted himself up onto the luggage box at the back of the buggy, behind the canopy.
'Perhaps you'd better keep your voices down,' Bell said. 'My neighbour's a nosey old thing.'
Julie went around to Paul's side of the buggy. He thought she might be going to cling to him, or perhaps start crying. Instead she climbed in beside him. 'Push over,' she said. 'I've decided I'm coming for the ride.'
Her father frowned. 'But Julie —'
'Don't worry, father. Jimmy and I will be back by midday.'
Frank laughed. 'When Julie Bell makes up her mind, that's it,' he said. 'Let's go.'
The moon showed the road clearly, a pale ribbon winding under the dappled shadow of the trees. The ground was level, and the road good, though bumpy. Once they were clear of the town Frank let the horses go at their own pace, and the buggy moved along at a good clip.
They talked of this and that for a while, in a tense kind of way, then the gloom of the bush took over and they fell silent and watched the inky shadows slide past them.
Something about the atmosphere of the ride reminded Paul of a spring night about ten years before when his family had been staying at the farm at Roche. He and his older brother Frédéric and his mother had been to a neighbouring town to buy a second-hand dray and some seed and fertilizer, and it was dusk by the time they set out to return. The full moon rose yellow in the south-eastern sky and lit up the road and the surrounding farms. His mother had the reins, and for a while they rode in silence. Then something— some memory from her own childhood, perhaps — had provoked her to sing. She had sung an old folk song, and then another. Frédéric was asleep, snoring lightly, but Paul was wide awake, perched on a sack of corn, listening. His mother was a taciturn person — she usually didn't speak unless it was necessary, and Paul had not heard her sing since he was a little child. Her voice was surprisingly light and youthful. The horse's hooves clip-clopped, the dray wheels rumbled on the roadway, and among the silence of the moonlit fields and hedgerows his mother's voice floated on the air.
He used to play red indians with a gang of local children, dodging in and out among those hedgerows and thickets, whooping and waving a home-made bow made from a split hickory branch and a length of green cord.
The bow reminded him of Verheeren. He thought of the old Belgian alone in his lamplit room, muttering to himself, loading his revolver with the one bullet that was all he would need, and snapping the cylinder shut for the last time, the breeze through the open window ruffling the curtain. Then testing the head-hunter's bow from Borneo, pulling the string tight again and again, surrounded by whispering spirits urging his death. Perhaps he had looked through his stamp collection for the last time, perhaps he had read through one or two of his wife's letters. Then he had fixed the bow on its nail…
The moon had been obscured for a while behind a drift of high cloud; now the cloud shifted slowly, and the moon came out in all its brilliance. The shadow of the buggy ran beside them, jerking and flickering on the dry grassy ground beside the track. And what of Heeney, the brother of the bushranger Paul had killed? He was Paul's age, and Paul's type — an angry young man from a country town. Walking home from the magic show, Paul had felt his presence slipping from shadow to shadow under the trees. It was almost as though Paul had imagined him into existence, and bestowed on him his own qualities of anger and despair. And then the stealthy attack with the knife, while the town had been sleeping.
His reverie was broken by the sound of hooves behind them. Jimmy called from the back of the buggy: 'Someone comin' up on us, Mister Frank. There's two of 'em.'
Frank whipped the horses. They lunged forward and the buggy was suddenly moving at what seemed like twice the speed.
Paul twisted in his seat and looked behind. The buggy lurched to the side, and he grabbed the upright that supported the canvas cover. Two figures on horseback were racing under the shadows of the trees, and gaining on them. They were only twenty yards behind, and coming up fast. One of them stood up in the saddle and yelled out hoarsely: 'Is that the murdering Frenchman? Your time has come, you bastard!'
'What in God's name is happening?' Frank said.
'It is Shawn Heeney,' Paul said. 'This is the brother of the bushranger I killed. He has been following me. Now that he has found us out in the bush, alone, he is making his move. Damn it! God Damn it! Why did I not see this coming?'
Julie grabbed Frank's arm. 'Faster, Frank. We don't have any guns. We'll have to outrun them.'
'There's no way we can outrun two men on horseback,' Frank said. 'The horses are doing their best, but they're pulling four people and a buggy.'
'My pistol is in my bag,' Paul said. 'I am so stupid! Why did I not carry the thing?' He called out: 'Jimmy! Pass my bag, quickly!'
'They're gaining,' Jimmy called. 'They're armed. One has a rifle. Look out!'
Two shots rang out close together. One plucked a ragged hole in the canvas top, bounced off the metal frame and made a sad shrieking noise in the night air. The other must have struck Jimmy; he grunted and cried out: 'I'm hit. The bastard got me.' He fired his flintlock: there was a bang, a flash and a cloud of blue smoke.
'I got one,' he cried. 'I got one of the mongrels!'
One of the horsemen fell heavily to the ground, tumbled and slid, and lay there like a sack of wheat; the other wheeled back to investigate. They had a few minutes' grace.
'Jimmy! My bag! Pass the bag.'
'I can't, Mr Nouveau. It's all I can do to hang on. They got me in the guts.'
'I can't slow down,' Frank said. 'We have to get clear while we can.'
They had made good time across the level ground, but now the track was beginning to rise as it climbed a long hill, and the buggy slowed. Paul worked his way around the side. 'Hang on, Jimmy,' he called, but when he got around to the back Jimmy was nowhere to be seen. 'Jimmy has gone,' he called. He wedged himself against the back of the canopy and took his revolver from the bag. He had cleaned and emptied the gun when he packed it away, and now his fingers scrabbled desperately in the bottom of the bag for the box of cartridges. He endured a moment's sick horror when he couldn't find it — perhaps he'd left it on the top of the dresser in his room, and now the gun was empty! But no — there it was.
Frank's voice called out: 'Have you got your gun?'
'Yes, it is here. I have to load the damn thing. Keep going, as fast as you can.'
He spilled a handful of bright copper cartridges onto his lap. He had to hold the loading gate open against its spring with his thumb, and push the cartridges into the cylinder one by one. The first one jammed, and he cursed, in French. He tried to pull it out, but it was stuck, and his fingers slipped on the metal. He tried again, and it came loose.
'Someone's coming,' Julie called. Paul looked up — there was a horseman not a dozen yards behind, aiming a rifle.
'Die, you murdering bastards!' he yelled. 'You killed my brother. Now you have killed my sister! You bastards! Now you're going to die!'
Paul pushed at the cartridge, and it finally went into the cylinder. He grabbed another one, and pushed that in.
There was a shot, and a bullet smacked into a piece of wood near his leg — splinters flew into the air. The outlaw was close now, a dozen yards away, close enough for Paul to hear the rifle click on the next cartridge. It had jammed.
'God damn it!' The horseman spurred his mount to overtake.
Paul had three bullets in the revolver; that would do. He snapped the loading gate shut and swung himself around and into the front seat beside Julie. 'His rifle has jammed,' he said. 'I hope to God he does not have another gun.'
The buggy was jolting on the rough track, and the outlaw's horse was pulling level with it, on Frank's side. Paul could see his face now, close by the side of the buggy, jerking with the movement of his mount. His blond hair was flying in the wind. Julie was in the middle, between Paul and the outlaw, and Paul was afraid to shoot. 'The name's Heeney,' the outlaw called out. He leaned forward and spat in Frank's face. 'I want you to know, before you die. You killed my brother and now that black bastard's shot my sister. You're all going to die.'
'Go fuck yourself!' Frank called out, and Heeney swung his rifle like a club. There was a smacking sound and Frank fell back, blood spurting from his face, and Julie grabbed the reins.
Heeney flung his useless rifle away, and brandished a long-bladed knife. 'The black man's dead,' he screamed. 'He was moving, so I cut his throat to make sure. See?' He held up the knife — the blade was stained with blood. 'You're next, I'll slit your throats from ear to ear, you mongrel foreign bastards!' He laughed, and reached out to grab the side of the buggy. Paul stood up in his seat and aimed his revolver. He could feel rage and nausea coiling in his stomach. Julie was screaming again, or was that a hallucination, a memory from the coach holdup? His finger tightened on the trigger, and he saw the outlaw's pupils huge and black in the moonlight, tears streaming down his face, spittle running from his lips, his eyes glittering like a madman's. The buggy was rocking, and Paul grasped the hood with his left hand to steady himself.
'Quickly!' Julie called. 'For Christ's sake, do something! Quickly!'
Everything slowed down, just as it had before. He was trying to run through his dream and his legs were moving more and more slowly, but that seemed right, somehow. The outlaw looked across at him — there was something cunning in his grimace, a kind of connivance, as though he and Paul were actors in a play, and they had arranged this scene full of struggle and horror to trick the audience. But who was watching? Only God. In the silence of the bush, there was no one else.
Silence, that was it. The silence that drifted and flickered under the trees. Heeney was scrabbling for a foothold on the side of the buggy. His horse was drenched with sweat, its head seemed huge, and as it slowly tossed its head back and forth its mane waved in the wind and spume flew from its mouth. Paul tilted the revolver to aim at the horse's head, and squeezed his finger on the trigger. The blast of sound, the flash, the brief burst of stinking smoke snatched away by the wind, the scream from the outlaw as he and his dead horse plunged head-first down and onto the dirt under the wheels of the buggy, the snap of broken limbs, and then the wind in his face. It was over.
They reached Junee at dawn. They took Frank to the local doctor to get the cut on his forehead bandaged, then they went to the coach station and booked two seats on the mail coach to Yass. Julie kissed them both goodbye. 'I want to see you both back here in a week,' she called as she wheeled the buggy and pair out onto the main street.
Paul walked the streets of Sydney looking for a stamp dealer. There was supposed to be one in George Street down near the Quay, but Paul couldn't find him. It was one of those days when everyone in the street looked ugly or misshapen — everywhere he looked he saw a squint, a limp, a complexion the colour of stale dough, a wen. It must be his mood, darkened by the thought of Europe rising over the horizon, black and ancient and threatening, his mood colouring everything he saw with his own spleen.
And there was the stamp dealer's place, right in front of him. He went in, and as the door opened it tinkled against a little bell. Solomon, Paul thought. He had a little bell just like that, with the same musical note.
Paul left the stamp-dealer's shop with a thick parcel in his pocket. He found a stationer's nearby, and bought three sturdy parchment envelopes of the sort used for wills and legal documents, and wandered down through the crowded, narrow streets looking for the Botanical Gardens. His head ached, and he suddenly wanted to be back in Wagga Wagga, with its clear skies and the scent of eucalyptus in the air.
The terrible massed particularities of the human tribe struck him — its seething restlessness, the uncountable millions of actions, getting to office or factory one way or another, eating millions of different meals each day, scraping and cleaning a hundred million dirty plates each week, winding a million different pocket-watches and mantel clocks and pendulum clocks, each fractionally incorrect — it all seemed to him dizzyingly insane, a kind of collective mechanical madness.
What had he hoped for? To find, here at the southern end of the planet, under the large empty skies with their peculiar constellations, a civilisation that was fresh, new and simple. The continent was virtually unspoiled — no warring nations had scarred it, no great cities had defiled it with mountains of rubbish and pits of excreta.
Yet Sydney Town was a busy port town just like any of a dozen in England, its streets a clashing cacophony of animals, carts and shouting people. There was crime and poverty in the air, and drunkenness and despair in the back alleys. Here he was, his fine new jacket coated with dust, his boots splattered with horse shit, and his head ringing with a headache that came from too much glare and noise.
In the gardens he found the spot where he had rested two weeks before and sat down under the shade of a gum tree. He looked around carefully. It was late afternoon, and the gardens were almost empty.
When he was sure he was unobserved he opened the packet and took out a thick bundle of notes. He counted it over twice, divided it into three smaller bundles, and folded them each into a separate envelope. He stuffed these into the inside pockets of his jacket.
In his shirt pocket he found a small folded card. He opened it absent-mindedly. It was the double silhouette of Julie and her mother. He stared at it for several minutes, then carefully put it away.
A cold breeze blew off the waters of the Harbour. Among the throng of ships and steam ferries at the Quay he could make out the Trade Winds at anchor. A streamer of black smoke was drifting from the funnel.
He walked to the hotel where he had left Frank, and bought a beer at the bar. He finished it in one long draught, bought another, and made his way through the crowd to the back room. He found Frank reading a newspaper at a corner table, frowning and squinting in the dim light. The wound on his forehead was still bandaged, and a stain of blood had begun to seep through the cloth. It gave him a desperate air. Paul sat down beside him with a grunt.
'Well, Paul, did you sell the stamps?'
'He was so suspicious of me,' Paul said. 'Where did I get them? How long had I been collecting stamps, and so on. I told him for ten years I had been collecting stamps, since I was a child, that I had brought them with me from France, and now I needed money to marry a girl so we could go prospecting for gold.' Paul laughed. 'He seemed to understand that, so it seems. But he was right to be careful. They were worth a lot. So the widow Veuve Verheeren misses out on her insurance money, and now she misses out on the stamps, too. Good, good.' He leaned forward and put his arm around Frank's shoulder. 'Well, Frank, do you not wish to know how much price I obtained for them?'
'Oh, I'm sure you got a good price. You had a firm look in your eye when you set out today.'
'But do you not wish to know how much money?'
'It's not my business, Paul.' He took a sip from his glass of rum.
Paul didn't seem to hear him. He spoke quietly. 'Fourteen hundred pounds.'
Frank's eyes widened. He went to speak, then hesitated. He shrugged his shoulders. 'Jesus Christ. You're a lucky guy. That's a lot of money. Several years of wages. Jesus!'
Paul sat back and sipped at his beer. It was cold, and fresh, and delicious. 'Poor Veuve Verheeren,' he said in a sarcastic voice. 'Oh well, I am certain that she owns some stamps of her own, tucked away in Antwerp. And if she ever needs money, why, she can always reclaim the brothels of her husband in Batavia. Perhaps she could marry the Police Inspector there, and they should live happily ever after.'
'You're a cynical bastard, Paul.'
Paul laughed. 'No, I am a sentimental fool!' he said. 'Did you not know that?'
'No, I didn't know that.'
Paul looked at him closely. 'There is some wrong thing, Frank. What is it?'
'Wrong? No. Well, I've been sitting here thinking.' He looked around the bar. 'The first time I saw this place, a year and a half ago, I was a lost soul. Fresh off a ship, no plans. And now, the funny thing is, I feel exactly the same. Back to where I started from.'
Paul frowned. 'But you have friends here now,' he said. 'More than friends, I think. And a position at the newspaper, the Wagga Wagga Advertiser. You are a man — what do they say? — you are now a man of substance.'
Frank's mouth turned down. 'Oh, well, water under the bridge. I think I'd better be on the move again. They want me home in Boston, I guess, but do you know what? Fuck Boston. I think I'll try Africa. They say there's gold there.'
Paul stared at him. 'How long have you been drinking that rum? Are you drunk? What about your job at the newspaper? I thought you liked that kind of thing, the bourgeois life.'
'Well, maybe I've had enough of that stuff.'
'And what about Julie?'
Frank looked down at his drink. 'Cut it out, Paul. You know it's you that Julie's thinking of. You're the man with the gun, the dashing hero. Julie and I, we were just friends, and Julie has plenty of friends in the town. That means nothing to her, nor to me. No, you go back to Wagga with your saddlebags stuffed with money. You'll impress the hell out of her. All of them. Their eyes will pop out.' He drank.
Paul took a quiet pull at his beer, and smiled to himself. 'I thought you were the steady type,' he said, licking the froth from his lips. 'And now you remind me of a crazy Frenchman, always running away from home.' He laughed, then he patted his coat. 'Here,' he said. He drew two envelopes from his jacket and slipped them under Frank's newspaper. 'Take these, and look after them. Five hundred for you, and five hundred for Julie.'
'Is this some kind of joke? I can't do that. I cannot take it. I am not going back there.' He pushed the envelopes back across the table angrily.
'Yes you can, damn it.' He put his hand on Frank's arm. 'I talked to Johanssen, I have a job on the Trade Winds, I sail in the morning. And as for Julie, you would have to be stupid not to see how she feels about you.' He gave a sad laugh. 'She is like my mother,' he said. 'She is too smart for me. She can see through me, like a sheet of glass in a shop window. To her, I am a child with a nasty temper. I might not know much, I think, but I know that much.' Paul pushed the envelopes back under the paper. 'Keep them out of sight. And do not let any bushrangers get at them. Perhaps I should give you my English pistol, so you can protect yourself. I shall not need it any more, I hope.'
Frank frowned. 'But why aren't you going back to Wagga?'
'I think I should suffocate in Wagga. And it is you she shall want to see, in the end, this is obvious. Can you not see the logic in it?'
'Logic? What are you talking about?'
'She shall be a great help to you, when you finally go back to Boston and take up your career in publishing where your father left off. Do you not think that?'
Frank stared at Paul for a moment. 'How did you know I was thinking of doing that? Have you been reading my mind?'
'I have psychic "powers". I have been drinking the Magnetical Water.' Paul laughed. 'I am not really human, did you not know that? No, I am from beyond the grave, I think.' He regarded Frank for a while with a strangely intense stare, until Frank grew embarrassed. 'I have to go home to Europe, Frank. This time — thanks to the dead Belgian pig — I will have the comfort of passenger class, instead of scrubbing the deck and shovelling shit for my passage. Also, there are too many policemen in Australia for my taste.' He finished his beer, and looked around the bar. A man was sleeping behind the door — Paul could see his feet sticking out. Perhaps that was a custom in Australia.
He looked at Frank: dependable Frank. 'I shall visit you in Boston one day,' he said. 'You shall have half a dozen children, in no time. In winter they shall make a snowman in the yard, and run around, yelling and throwing snowballs at each other… ' He looked away, and took a deep breath. 'No, I think old Baudelaire was right, in the end. The knowledge you get from travelling can be like bitter medicine, to make you sick in your stomach. Java was a disaster. Sometimes I find it difficult to believe, no, I cannot believe how stupid I am.' He looked around the bar as though searching for something, but whatever he was looking for was not to be found. His nerves were jangling, and he felt as though he had not slept for a week. 'I have to let go at last,' he said to himself, and punched a fist into his hand.
'What's waiting for you, back in Europe?'
'Not fame and glory, for sure. An obscure fate in a provincial town.' He shook his head. 'You have not been to France, is that what you said when I met you in Goulburn?'
'That's right,' Frank said. 'Never been there.'
'It will be winter when I get back. The ponds, they will be covered with a layer of black ice. You cannot see the sky — there is a kind of low, cold mist in the air, damp and full of ice crystals. It presses down on you. You come in from the yard and open the back door — it makes a creaking noise, no one has ever fixed the hinge. In the kitchen, the fire shall be glowing in the grate. A chipped blue jug of coffee shall be sitting on the stove. My old mother, dozing in her chair. My sister Isabelle, studying like a good girl, murmuring the names of the South American rivers over and over.' He sniffed, and wiped his sleeve against his cheek. He noticed his hands were trembling slightly. 'And my stupid brother drunk in a corner, snoring, wasting his life, as usual. Everything changing a little, yet everything the same, as it has been for centuries.'
They were silent for a while. Around them, the bar echoed with the shouts of the crowd. A man was playing a fiddle, and a quartet of sailors were singing, badly out of tune. The air was full of smoke and noise. Paul seemed to be in a trance, staring sightlessly ahead.
Finally he shook himself, and spoke. 'I know! We shall have a grand dinner. Let us find the best hotel in Sydney, and order a dozen kangaroo steaks, and a case of the best Australian champagne!'
'I think the money's gone to your head, Paul.'
'We have to celebrate the future,' Paul said. 'Your future with the headstrong Julie, and — God help me — the future, horrible or beautiful, or maybe nothing at all, whatever descends on me from the heavens, that is waiting for me!'
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Investing in Miami luxury real estate is a tempting option for investors and high net worth individuals alike, but it's also an opportunity that is full of risk. Miami has seen booms and busts in recent decades, especially in new condominium development, leaving even the city's hottest neighborhoods potentially full of bad investments that look good on the surface. Buyers looking for high-end Miami residential real estate should rely on the advice of an experienced Florida luxury real estate broker and keep these tips in mind as they begin the search for the right investment property.
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Regardless of whether you're looking for a single-family home or a condo, financing for luxury real estate transactions often takes a bit longer to secure. This is not only because of the high dollar amount, but also often because a luxury real estate broker can sometimes have access to a number of bankers who will be able to help their high net worth individuals secure more competitive financing rates or terms. Owners or developers selling luxury real estate in Miami usually only take time to show the property to qualified buyers and offer nothing else. This is why it's usually advised that a luxury real estate shopper secure financing before they begin the search for a property. It's also advisable to consult with a tax expert about the potential ramifications of a luxury real estate purchase, especially for foreign buyers. Our agents are well versed in each of these aspects, so it's best to talk with us first so we can introduce you to the right team of bankers and CPAs.
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The opossum is many things, but did you know that it was a voracious tick eater?
A few years ago, scientists wanted to learn about the part different mammals and other animals play in the spread of the ticks and Lyme disease. One study of six species of animals (white footed mice, chipmunks, squirrels, opossums, veerys, and catbirds) tested the creatures by exposing them to ticks.
When it was all said and done, one of them showed a remarkable skill: the opossum was amazingly good at removing them… and eating them!
This short video talks about the opossum and what it eats, but wait there's more…
"I had no suspicion they'd be such efficient tick-killing animals," said Richard Ostfeld, of the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York. "Don't hit opossums if they've playing dead in the road."
Opossums are crazy, fastidious, grooming animals like cats, and when they find a tick, it's right down the hatch. Researchers found many digested ticks in the feces of cooperative opossums. Cheers to the guy who got that job!
Ostfeld said that one opossum can kill and eat some 5,000 ticks in a single season.
While they can't get them all and certainly get bitten by a few, opossums will destroy some 90 percent of all the ticks they encounter. Knowing the effects of Lyme disease maybe the little mammals will get a better rap now in the animal world.


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The stress hormone cortisol is part of our fight of flight survival mode (remember the body hasn't changed much in 60,000 years!) so we still live with this hard wired survival mechanism as standard. It's also the body's natural anti-inflammatory hormone. This explains why so often we get ill on holiday because the body relaxes, cortisol reduces that's been keeping our immune system in check!
Cortisol is made in the adrenals along with other important hormones such as DHEA (the opposite to cortisol, it has a calming effect), oestrogen and testosterone. Melatonin (the 'dracula' sleep hormone) is the opposite to cortisol – cortisol should be the highest at the start of the day and lowest at the end, in opposition to melatonin. All of our hormones like to work in balance – like an orhcestra – if one instrument starts playing out of time or tune, then the whole orchestra doesn't sound good. This happens when there is too much cortisol – it can affect production of other hormones through what is known as the 'cortisol steal'. Why does this happen? The body above everything else wants to survive so it prioritises cortisol over all the other hormones. This is why when cortisol is high it can stop your periods (the body thinks it doesn't need to reproduce), reduce your ability to sleep (survival over sleep) plus it downregulates the digestive system (fight not digest). Cortisol is catabolic – ie it breaks down glucose stores and uses micronutrients to provide energy to the lungs, heart, muscles, brain and eyes for survival.
The fight or flight mode breaks down glucose for energy and protein if there isn't enough glucose. It has a catabolic effect on the body – which isn't very helpful for repair and recovery after training when we want the body to be in an anabolic state. It can also reduce testosterone (made from DHEA) which enhances the effects of growth hormone.
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- Be mindful of what you are eating and eat slowly. Place a knife and fork down between each mouthful. This gives the satiety hormone leptin more time to tell your brain you are replete.
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Bert Bos wrote: > On Wednesday 21 January 2009, Anton Prowse wrote: >> fantasai wrote: >>> Anton Prowse wrote: >>>> 9.5 (Floats) states that the border box of an in-flow block >>>> formatting context B must not overlap(*) any float F in the same >>>> block formatting context P as the element itself, but does not >>>> refer to the margin box of B. [Other floats, being out of flow, >>>> are excluded from this requirement; this is in keeping with the >>>> following sentence higher up in 9.5 which does explicitly refer to >>>> the margin box: "a floated box is shifted to the left or right >>>> until its outer edge touches the containing block edge or the >>>> outer edge of another float".] >>>> >>>> On the other hand, 9.4.1 (Block formatting contexts) states that a >>>> box B's >>>> left outer edge touches the left edge of the containing block P, >>>> even in the presence of the float F, unless B establishes a new >>>> block formatting context (in which case B may become narrower due >>>> to the presence of F). >>>> >>>> Then, irrespective of whether or not B becomes narrower, if the UA >>>> decides >>>> that B can sit next to F and if the left margin of B is less than >>>> the sum s = (left margin of F) + (border area width of F) + m then >>>> B must be shifted rightwards away from the left edge of the >>>> containing >>>> block P. The issue is that it is not clear by how much. >>> The "unless" excludes BFCs from needing to connect their outer >>> edges with edges of the containing block. As for by how much, it >>> would have to be at least enough to prevent overlap, but the spec >>> explicitly leaves the narrowing >>> effect undefined, so the position of its edge is therefore also >>> undefined. >>> >>> So, am I understanding correctly that you want that position (and >>> therefore exactly how much the block gets narrowed) to be defined? >> Well, either it should be defined or IMO the spec should be more >> explicit in how it is undefined. There are four sensible options: >> >> B's left margin edge touches F's right margin edge; >> B's left border edge touches F's right margin edge; >> B's left margin edge touches F's right border edge; >> B's left border edge touches F's right border edge; > > There is a known contradiction in the spec that we decided to not solve > in CSS 2.1. > [...] > However, there was a desire to handle especially tables differently. > Unlike images, but like line boxes, tables often *can* be made > narrower. We only became aware of this new requirement very late and > decided to permit UAs to do this if they believed they had a reasonable > way to do it, but write down the actual rules only in level 3. Interesting history, thanks! > Thus there now is a vague sentence that says that certain blocks ("BFC" > blocks, or "flow roots" as is the shorter term currently in level 3) > *may* become narrower and move sideways rather than down, even though > that contradicts the rules of section 10.3 about computing the width of > a block. Section 10.3 will thus have to be rewritten in level 3. [Well, it's only a contradiction if it's not clear that the vague sentence overrides 10.3 -- and that 10.3 is permitted to be overridden by the vague sentence. Although I've always regarded that as "obvious", perhaps it would be better to be more explicit in the spec that this is the case.] > We have no idea yet by how much a block may become narrower. Sure. > Maybe it is possible to define an automatic rule that takes the "intrinsic minimum > size" (a term that is going to be defined in level 3) into account, or > maybe we'll need a new property that lets the designer decide if and by > how much a block can become narrower. Interesting. However, the more I think about this, the more I think that there are two unrelated but similar issues here. On the one hand, there's "is it possible to make this block narrower? How much narrower can it feasibly be?". On the other hand, there's the issue of whether, given a block which can be narrowed and whose minimum feasible width is less than or equal to the "space next to the float", the margin edge of the block should slide under the margin edge of the float or abut it. Obviously, the available "space next to the float" depends on the answer to the latter question. It's the latter issue rather than the former which I was raising, and superficially it seems possible to "solve" the latter issue in CSS21 while leaving the former to CSS3. Note that all the major desktop browsers will narrow CSS21 BFCs in general, not just tables (the original use-case). As I noted before, the browsers are divided as follows: B's left margin edge touches F's right margin edge: Fx220.127.116.11/win; Op9.62/win; Op10a/win; IE8PB1; B's left border edge touches F's right margin edge: Fx3.0.5/win; Fx3.2b2/win; Op8.54/win; Op9.27/win; Sf3.2.1/win; IE6; IE7; Even if this issue is intentionally left unspecified in CSS21, authors still want cross-browser compatibility. Before lobbying one group or the other (and with the window for changes very nearly closed on IE8), I guess I'm just looking for input from implementors and other interested parties as to whether they have a strong preference one way or the other on the two possibilities. It's interesting that Opera changed sides unilaterally for the 9.62 release, after Firefox had already changed sides in the other direction! Cheers, Anton Prowse http://dev.moonhenge.netReceived on Wednesday, 25 February 2009 14:41:08 UTC
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Sauteed Prawn with Wasabi Sauce
After last night's food tasting session at Cafe Oliv, I felt that it was time to tickle my tastebuds on something more contemporary Asian. Browsing through Citibank's Gourmet Guide, it was decided that lunch would take place at the exquisite Chinese restaurant, Peach Garden @ 33.
Double Boiled Melon Soup
Located amidst the towering skyscrapers in the Central Business District of Singapore within OCBC centre on the 33rd floor, Peach Garden promises a fine and breathtaking view of Singapore's waterfront and memories.
I was strongly recommended to partake in the restaurants Nai Huang Bao (Steamed Salted Yolk Custard Bun). For $4.20, three buns will arrive warm and plain looking but bursting with a generous amount of blended salted egg yolk with runny custard. If you are not careful, your first bite will leave you will a explosive drizzle of filling down your shirt.
These Salted Yolk Custard Buns are definitely some of the best I have tasted. A decent, adequate amount of salted egg yolk is mixed together with the custard, leaving an almost savoury sweet yet satisfying taste. Excellent. For the record, after the lunch my mum ordered 21 buns to take away!
For an appetizer, I was recommend the Roasted Pork Cubes ($8). Expect an extremely crispy golden brown skin that leaves a resounding crunch and firm bite that is delectable and pleasing to both the stomach and ears. Unfortunately, my portion carried a slightly strong porky flavour and there was an absence of the smoky aroma that I look forward so much to in delicately roasted belly pork.
Steamed Siew Mai with Phoenix Prawns ($4.80)
When I woke up this morning, I craved for dumplings. And when I am hungry for dumplings, dumplings I will have! Fortunately, I managed to get my fix with Peach Garden's juicy dian xin. For the Siew Mai, it was crunchy and tasty with a double portion of prawns in both the stuffing and the topping. It was on the border between just right and a tad dry. Not too salty but also not an entirely delicate portion.
Steamed Shanghai Xiao Long Bao served on spoons ($3.90)
Perhaps I took a little time in snapping the photos for the Xiao Long Bao as my portion had its skin feeling a little dry and rubbery. The portion of savoury gravy within was also minimal but that is compensated with a generous meaty stuffing. It went well with the gingered vinegar dip and overall it is good.
Phoenix Claws – What a nice name for Chicken Backscratchers =)
Those who demand Braised Chicken Feat in your Dim Sum menu will be happy to know that it is served at Peach Garden on request. I felt that these were very good as the chicken feat were steamed to a jelly like consistency in a tempting and mouthwatering spicy black bean sauce. A melt in the mouth sensation that demands to be ordered.
Deep Fried Vietnam Spring Roll
The Deep Fried Vietnam Spring Roll ($3.90) revealed a savoury vegetable filling that called for attention when it complements the flaky silky crispy skin. Crunchy, crisp and surprisingly not oily it goes very well au nature. Though a dollop of mayonnaise might be in order.
Sauteed Prawns in Wasabi Sauce. Refreshing taste goes with the watermelon!
Now for something more exquisite that demands a colourful salute. The Sauteed Prawns in Wasabi and Salted Egg Yolk Sauce it definitely a crowd pleaser. Huge prawns that underwent a deep frying treatment for that crisp texture is coated with a mild creamy blend of wasabi sauce. Place delicately on a carved circled watermelon, the taste becomes balanced in a line of freshness and savouriness, portraying a refreshing outlook.
The dish I called for was the sampling portion of both the wasabi and salted egg yolk versions. A full platter of either comes at $22. For the Sauteed Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk, I must say that it surprised me. Only a mild hint of salted egg yolk can be tasted throughout and even with its creamy texture, the watermelon wetness somehow overpowered the overall heartiness. My marks go to the wasabi variant in this case.
I was impressed with the Double Boiled Melon Soup. There was a clear hearty broth with a savoury meat and seafood infused stock. The sweetness of the old cucumber blends in very well, giving a sense of warmth and clarity to the mind.
J2K3 Award Winner : Deep Fried Fillet of Sea Perch with Plum Sauce ($12)
I will give top marks for this dish and it will be my must try when I go to Peach Garden. The mild flavour of perch was crisp and delightful complementing well with the topping of diced tangy mango and tart strawberry. Together with the drizzle of freshly made plum sauce, a final touch was given to the dish in that delicate hint of sourness and sweetness, revealing the overall burst of freshness in the fish.
Double Boiled Shark Bone's Cartilage Soup
The Double Boiled Shark's Bone Cartilage Soup was creamy and thick with a rich savoury sea aroma. Reminiscent of a warm slightly oily yet refreshing seasonal taste, it is hearty with an infusion of generous amount of collagen from the cartilage.
Braised Homemade Beancurd with Fresh Crab and Spinach ($6 individual portion)
This is also a dish worthy of recognition. The homemade beancurd is so infused with that musky smoky aroma that seconds would be demanded. While it may seem like a little small in portion size, I still feel that it is adequately priced for its freshness, tastiness and fine presentation. The sweet taste of the crab with the firm spinach complements the light savoury sauce very well when paired with the silky smooth tofu. Excellent.
Fried Rice with Crab Meat, Egg White and Dried Scallop ($18)
Salty waft of fragrant rice permeates the air, with grains so fluffy that leaves a resounding warm aftertaste. The diced leek adds a firm bite and though it was a tad oily for me, it was still good. Sadly, I found a piece of crab shell in mine and it could do with a sprinkle of salt.
Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with Ice Cream in Young Coconut ($6.50)
Dessert time! And through recommendation, two coconut desserts were ordered. I enjoyed the Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with Ice Cream in Young Coconut as it was sweet cool with a clear sensation. Very nice and the creamy milky taste of coconut was a plus point!
Chilled Jelly Royale with Julienne in Young Coconut
Those who go for jelly in their desserts should go for this. Made with Jelly Ro
yale in a firm Ice Jelly mix, the taste was slightly sweet with the hint of honey and good flavour of crisp coconut. Nice, cool, refreshing.
Peach Gardens on its 33rd floor has seats by the window with a breathtaking view. Especially so in its private rooms which can hold up to six tables and a private lounge, expect the scenery of Singapore only seen from an eagle eye's view.
When it comes to food, Peach Garden @ 33 offers an exquisite, fine fare of contemporary Cantonese infused cuisine. Individual portions of delicate quality are prominent here and service from the staff is both warm and inviting.
I was fortunate to meet the two lady bosses Angela and Veronica today and from my conversation, they are ones who will go to lengths in order to get that excellent bowl of authentic chendol and recreate it back in their restaurants to share with everyone.
Peach Garden : A Fine Exquisite yet Casual Dining Experience.
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Degree Tracking and Degree Completion
Ph.D. Degree
A requirement of all PhD programs at Caltech is that the student must prepare, submit, and successfully defend in an oral examination a written dissertation, known in the vernacular as a "thesis". Caltech theses have a common format and there are regulations regarding the contents, submission, proofreading, and final disposition. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the regulations, following the correct format, meeting deadlines, working with their adviser and dissertation committee to schedule the examination, providing timely copies of the thesis, and making requested revisions. Please refer to the docment entitled "Regulations for the Format and Presentation of a Graduate Thesis" for details. Each thesis must be submitted to the Graduate Office for proofreading a minimum of two weeks before the scheduled defense. In order to complete the PhD degree requirements, the student must not only pass the oral thesis defense but also submit a final, approved version of the thesis as well as the necessary steps listed below and follow the checkout procedures. Official certification of degree completion will not be provided until all the steps have been completed.
The Caltech Library has a comprehensive website section on thesis topics:
- LaTeX2e style files
- Word templates
- Deadlines and timelines
- Updates or corrections
- Caltech's Graduate Office regulations
- Printing and binding services
- Copyright, Fair Use, and Getting Permission
- Publishers' thesis policies
PhD Candidacy
- Ph.D. Candidacy must be completed before beginning the fourth year of residence. Students should log on to the Graduate Degree Progress application within REGIS to schedule candidacy and obtain the necessary approvals.
Final PhD Defense
- Theses Templates
- Final exam committee - Students should log on to the Graduate Degree Progress application within REGIS to schedule the final exam and select an approved committee for the defense. An approved committee consists of four total voting members, three of whom must be current Caltech faculty. The chair of the committee must hold the rank of Professor, not including emeriti.
- Proofreader Agreement
- Survey of Earned Doctorates
- Electronic Thesis Submission
Caltech does not require a minor for the Ph.D. degree, but individual options may have minor requirements as part of their requirements for the major. A student may undertake a minor in most academic options as specified in the Institute Catalog.
A minor program of study should be at a level of study in the minor substantially beyond that typically acquired by students as part of the major requirements. Most options require 45 units or more, including at least one 200-level course and a coherent program of the supporting 100-level courses. The faculty of the minor option may approve a proposed minor program on the basis of overall class performance and/or by an oral examination. Detailed requirements for minor options are listed under the individual option requirements in the Catalog.
M.S. Degree
- Master's applications must be submitted no later than Add Day of spring term for a June graduation. Students should log on to the Graduate Degree Progress application within REGIS and click on the M.S. Candidacy tab and select the option and the year in which the M.S. is to be awarded. Then, follow additional instructions for developing a plan of study and fulfilling Institute requirements.
Required for all students exiting campus
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- Bursar Exit Interview—You must make arrangements to clear your student account before you leave Caltech. The formal diploma may be held if accounts have not been cleared or a payment schedule agreed upon.
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As regular readers of my newsletter know, this week end was my son's wedding which is something of a milestone for any mother; my baby boy is now married to a lovely girl. (Yes, that's them opposite)
So many people at the wedding came up to me and said how wonderful it was to have such a happy gathering, and how good to see people again that we care about but somehow have managed not to see for months at a time, even years in some cases.
No surprises then that this morning I found myself thinking once again about people who are important to us. Sometimes it's family, sometimes it's friends and sometimes it's neither like a work colleague who has really helped us out. They may not even realise how much you value what they do for you, how much you appreciate them. Perhaps it's time to take a few moments to change that…
A Quick Personal Development Exercise
Give yourself a five minute breather and try this exercise. Don't take too long over it but jot down what comes into your head and edit later. Take a sheet of A4 paper, turn it landscape. Divide it into three columns headed, Home, Work, Anything that doesn't fit on the other two columns, let's call that one Misc!
In each column try to get at least three names of folk who support you, help you in any way at all, sustain you, make you smile when you think of them, whose company you enjoy, who radiate and make you feel better about life.
And then think to yourself, when did I last see them or talk with them? When did I last spend some really 'good' time with them? When can I see them again?
And then do something about it. Simples really!
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3 Responses to "A Five Minute Personal Development Exercise for YOU!"
Jane I love this exercise. I could come up with half a dozen people in each column – which makes me feel blessed.
Thank you!
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Anniversary cakes, Bachelor and Bachelorette party cakes in Kansas City
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for the Group's system of risk management. Such a system can provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. A review of the process of risk identification, evaluation and management is carried out regularly and presented to the board for discussion and approval.
The review process considers the control environment and the major business risks faced by the Group. Such risks include, but are not limited to:
- the risks of operating in Indonesia;
- the geographical distance between head office and area of operation;
- the protection of the environment;
- the relationship with local populations where the Group has operations;
- the relationship with local partners;
- weather and natural disasters;
- commodity-price fluctuation; and
- exchange-rate fluctuation.
Important control procedures, in addition to the day-to-day supervision of holding-company business, include regular executive visits to the areas of operation of the Group and of its associates, comparison of operating performance and monthly management accounts with plans and budgets, application of authorisation limits, internal audit of subsidiary undertakings and frequent communication with local management.


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3M Full Facepiece Respiratory Protection Mask 7800S
The 3M Full Facepiece Respiratory Protection Mask 7800S is a versatile and reusable mask with a scratch-resistant lens. It has a large and unobstructed viewing area and has extra large inhalation and exhalation vales for easier breathing. Designed for comfort, this mask is made out of silicone and has a double-flap faceseal, a six-point suspension, and adjustable straps.
**Please Note: This unit is designed to be used with the 2200 Series Filter, 6000 Series Cartridge, and 7093 Series Filter.
- Elastomeric full facepiece
- Reusable
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- Provides full-coverage protection spanning from the chin to the top of the head
- Specially designed with extra large inhalation and exhalation vales for easier breathing
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- Large and unobstructed viewing area
- Supports a bayonet connection (included)
- Great for using in a wide range of applications
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If you've never heard of SCS Direct, you're not alone. Their booth at Blogger Bash 2016 highlighted their Bentology and Fasta Pasta products which we will talk about as we got hands on with the products given to us for review. SCS Direct's motto is "products that inspire better living," and Bentology and Fasta Pasta definitely fits the motto.
First up is Fasta Pasta, which selling points are perfect pasta done fast in your microwave every time. It comes in two different sizes, regular and family size. With a family of four we chose the family size to try. With an instruction sheet inside and ease of use, Fasta Pasta does do an excellent job in making perfect pasta every time or at least in our trial run.
The simplicity of the product while giving you exactly the tools you need to make fast easy good pasta is unmistakable. The circles on the top lid allows you to measure the perfect serving size, with the ridges later allowing you to strain the water.
It's unique design along with its deep body allows for a large serving of pasta. The question I asked myself at first is why not just used a regular container to microwave pasta? Well you can, but because of the lid, the deep and long profile is a perfect fit for pasta. Just to note, the family size is quite big and you would need a large microwave to fit it.
As you can see from my little trial run, the pasta looked and tasted amazing. The family size goes for $19.99 with the regular size going for $14.99. You can find out more information including how to order here: https://fastapasta.com/ The cons of the product may be the cooking time while shorten, is only shorten by a little. The largest pro for the product would have to be convenience. Also the item is dishwasher safe, BPA free, and made in the USA with FDA approved material.
From their Bentology line we got to try their Bento Kit which retails for $39.99. What immediately caught my eye with their Bento Kits is the adorable designs on their insulated bags! The clever designs are not just asthetic as inside their Bento Kit system of 5 boxes, three of which have lids allows for packing a balance meal with no cross contamination.
On the side, you can unzipper a holder for a drink like a can of soda or bottle of milk, while inside there are metal spoons and forks that can be tucked away in a compartment.
The containers comes in various sizes, and additional ones can be purchased at their website allowing for various arrangements as I have done here. Oddly, two of the containers did not come with lids. I don't see the point of not providing them as well.
When not used as a Bento Kit, you can use as an insulated bag as well to hold a few cold or hot drinks. The various containers are small in size which in their marketing is suppose to provide the "right" portion perfect size serving in developing healthier eating habits with guides sold separately.
If the lunch bag with bento kit is a bit out of your budget, they also have a smaller Bento Kit, with an insulated sleeve and again the bento box which retails for $24.99. Overall, I enjoy the product especially the design. As a consumer I would be a little hesitant on the price point, but given that they're of high quality, BPA free, dishwasher safe, microwavable safe, not to mention they're made in the USA, you are getting your money's worth.
Here are a few other "creativity tools" items that SCS Direct had on display on their table that added to the "fun" of the bento kits for kids and adults young at heart!
To check out more of their products, information including how to order, visit: https://bentology.com
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MUNICH, Germany, July 3 (UPI) -- In a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, researchers described the discovery of a near perfect fossil of Archaeopteryx, the "original bird."
Though the Archaeopteryx had previously been fingered by paleontologists as the first bird to fly, the inconsistent nature of the fossil record made it difficult for scientists to confirm that the ancient creature could indeed take to the air.
But the latest Archaeopteryx fossil, unearthed in 2011, was preserved in fine-grain limestone after succumbing to fate in an ancient lagoon in modern day Bavaria, a region of southern Germany -- thus revealing the bird's full plumage in remarkable detail. The details confirm a lightweight suit (including a strange pair of "feather trousers" on the legs) likely capable of lifting Archaeopteryx skyward, researchers say.
"Since its first discovery in the 1860s, Archaeopteryx has been the object of many debates in relation to bird evolution, especially flight and feather evolution," explained study co-author Oliver Rauhut, a paleontologist at the Bavarian State Collection for Paleontology and Geology in Munich. "There were debates if it was ground-dwelling or arboreal, if it could fly or not."
Archaeopteryx lived 150 million years ago, and though its not the only ancient bird to sport plumage, it is one of the first that used their feathers to take to the air.
The new fossil further informs the evolution of ancient bird feathers.
"Feathers evolved according to evolutionary pressures related to insulation, display, camouflage, and balance first," the scientists wrote in their latest paper. "And were later co-opted in some lineages to allow dinosaurs like Microraptor and (possibly) Archaeopteryx to fly."
Even if other scientists are still skeptical as to the conclusiveness the new specimen provides (to the question of first to fly), its finder is adamant of the significance.
"It retains its status as the Urvogel," study author Christian Foth said. Urgogel is German for "original bird."


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Generic for Altace
Altace is now available in generic form. Generic Altace comes in four strengths and is currently made by Cobalt Laboratories and Lupin Pharmaceuticals. The FDA has given an "AB" rating to the generic versions of the drug. This means that generic Altace should be equivalent to brand-name Altace.
Altace Generic: An OverviewAltace® (ramipril) is a medication that has been licensed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure following a heart attack. Altace is also used to decrease the risk of a heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) causes.
Altace was originally developed by King Pharmaceuticals. However, the patent for Altace has expired, and the medication is now available in generic form.
- Ramipril 1.25 mg
- Ramipril 2.5 mg
- Ramipril 5 mg
- Ramipril 10 mg.
- Cobalt Laboratories
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Is Generic Ramipril as Good as Altace?All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic ramipril versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Altace.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers or dyes or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
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Altace [package insert]. New York, NY: Pfizer Inc;2013 September.
Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Electronic orange book: approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. FDA Web site. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/. Accessed June 16, 2008.
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