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Friday, July 27, 2012
{Easy} Dinner and a Book
I also made raspberry Jigglers and left all the van windows down during a torrential downpour.
Mama said there'd be days like this.
Here's something I've learned: When life takes a turn for the crazy? Chop some veggies. I promise, it helps. Whack up a cuke. Hack a sweet pepper.(Though for the love of all humanity, do so as symmetrically as possible.)
Dice a zucchini into the neatest triangles and try to tell me that you don't feel a little more in command of your faculties and your overall life.
While we're on topic, I'd like to state something for the record:
A perfect world = Mexican food four times a week. Thai twice. Italian once.
Thank you, and God Bless.
I just can't quit beans and rice. It's nothing short of criminal that some meals on the Dinner Specials menu make you choose one or the other.
I don't sleep well when there isn't salsa in the fridge. I have a real problem here, as you can see.
But back to the matter at hand.
Granted, nothing about the above-displayed meal is "authentic". But it certainly carries its own weight in the home-cooked Mexicanish Cuisine genre and it does so with panache. For one thing, it's gorgeous in every way. For another thing? So cheap. One more? So (pretty much) healthy.
It's also easier than Kraft Mac and Cheese, though at this point we're really just bragging.
Throw 3 or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a slow cooker. Add one can (undrained) of diced tomatoes with chilies. Toss in a couple Tablespoons of taco seasoning. Cook on low for around 4 hours. Shred that meat.
Pile a tortilla with shredded chicken and anything else that turns your crank. I added brown rice, black beans, avocado, sour cream and fresh corn and zucchini salad.
They call it a salad. I call it one of the best solutions for late-summer zucchini overload.
When the table is cleared and you've licked the peach cobbler off your plate (yes, yes, peach cobbler for dessert); after the kids are all cock-eyed on their beds, buried in that partial-paralysis sort of sleep that only happens in the thick of summer, grab yourself a book. You've earned it.
My friend Heidi Kreider's debut novel The Secret of Counting Gifts recently hit the shelves and I'm so anxious to read it. The cover art alone? Totally swoon-worthy.
The e-book is being sold through Amazon, B&N, and Smashwords for just $0.99!
You can also buy it in paperback here.
And for all you Northern/Central Indiana peeps, Heidi will be signing copies Tuesday, July 31st from 11am-1pm at the Crazy Day Gourmet (3510 Commerce Dr., Warsaw IN). Books and companion journals will be offered at a discount price and they'll be serving Snickerdoodle cupcakes.
So there. I just planned a whole evening for you and scored you a snickerdoodle cupcake in the middle of the afternoon. Never doubt my love for you.
You can repay the favor by giving me a great book recommendation of your own. Or a dinner idea. Or both.
One, two, three, GO!
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mark of the lion trilogy by francine rivers. get past the first few chapters and loooovvvveeee. you're welcome:)ReplyDelete
Beans and rice! Dave Ramsey would be so proud!! ; )ReplyDelete
Also, in my perfect world it'd be Mexican everyday. So you don't even know how much I love this recipe.
Now to read the rest. Sorry, I have to leave a comment instantly, when inspiration strikes.
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World
by N.D. Wilson
he's the guy version of you. at least in writing voice. i'm only on the first chapter it's amazing. kelly has already read it and said it's the best book he's ever read. and he's a tough critic!
Dinner sounds delish! Have you read "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton? I thought it was the perfect summer read!ReplyDelete
You would blush if I listed the titles that have been loaded on my Kindle. So, I'll spare you and for-go the preaching. My dinners of late have been tomato & basil induced {because the garden runneth over} but you can get the gist on my FB Beachbrights group ;) https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeachBrights/ReplyDelete
Raspberry Jigglers? What a great name!ReplyDelete
Ha I almost started typing Mexican and throw your zucchini in with..helps to actually read/look at the post rather than glance:)ReplyDelete
So instead try a Panzanella salad. with some garden goodness. sweet paul has a delish one. Books? Sad to say, I haven't read much lately besides curriculum these days. We start school next week!
Anyways I was looking on your page for a antique store you wrote up about?? one near south bend?? I need the info if you get a chance. If I remember right the pics looked dreamy! We are on one of our spontaneous weekends headed to Lake MI. I think we are in your area now Elkhart/Middlebury?? I don't know.. Throw in any other suggestions to if you wish (:
dinner? what's that?? :) kidding...kinda. it's been pretty lame around here till last sunday when we bought a new grill. so it's been grilled EVERYTHING all week. you make the best meals evah!ReplyDelete
Shannan... thanks much for sharing about the book and the book signing! I'm honored! ~HeidiReplyDelete
Kisses From Katie - READ IT! So good! How this girl goes about living like Jesus at the ripe old age of 19 will blow your socks off!ReplyDeleteReplies
Read it last Winter and LOVED it! I blogged here: http://flowerpatchfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/31-days-of-letting-go-katie-davis-book.htmlDelete
Girl, we are food twins. Identical, separated at birth culinary sisters. : )ReplyDelete
i'm TOTALLY with you on your food menu for the week...and i cannot wait to try this. thanks, girl!ReplyDelete
had a similar dinner last night...and topped with homemade salsa..so good. i die.ReplyDelete
recipe: jarred sundried tomatoes in oil combine with broccoli and cook on stovetop til broccoli is tender. serve over linguini topped with shaved parmesan. easy peasy.
books: reading sacrilege. and 7 for the second time. starting 7 journey august 1st. lord give me strength during media month because i'm such a "molly" :)
i'll download this book most def!
totally reread my comment..the phrase "jarred sundried tomatoes" completely reads that your sundried tomatoes need to have been shocked or jolted in some fashion. but whatev...you got the point, right?Delete
"I'm such a Molly". Ha ha ha! Me, too. But I'm even more nervous about the whole food thing...Delete
ps- I'm coming to your house for dinner. YUM!
My Utmost for His Highest. An oldie, but a goodie. If you want a daily devotional, that stretches you this one will do it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Very Valentine and Brava Valentine by Andriana Trigiani. Think crazy My-big-fat-greek-wedding family gone Italian, both were funny and heart-warming. I vote you pair them with Italian dinner night and top em' off with spumoni ice-cream! Happy reading and eating!!!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM
SOunds yummy. I could eat black beans and corn every single day!ReplyDelete
I have been making this same thing the past couple weeks. Actually just ate it last night! :) I just throw a jar of salsa and 3 diced tomatoes, black pepper, and garlic powder in with it. Just another take on it. I'll have to try your way out next time!ReplyDelete
I just finished off some leftover Mexican for lunch! Yum-O! Also, if you're feeling extra lazy, just put your chicken in the crock pot with a jar of salsa... That's it. Done. Shreds just the same and all the spices are in the salsa! Delish! As for books, if you've not read LOVE DOES by Bob Goff - you totally need to check it out! If you loved Kisses from Katie, you'll equally swoon for Bob Goff's LOVE DOES... totally how God intends for us to live - Doing. Not just talking about it. Enjoy your weekend!ReplyDelete
Looks lovely, and so summery. I personally would have with lemonade. I'm a lemonade junkie in the summer. Also egg salad.ReplyDelete
For a good read, I'll do some shameless self-promotion and suggest my own novel, The Pleasure of Your Company, about 3 baby boomer sisters trying to get past old issues and deal with a mystery left behind by their late father. Multi-generational story, available on Amazon.com in paperback or for Kindle.
That dinner looks great! I am going to download the book right now!ReplyDelete
I totally agree with Kisses from Katie and the Valentine books by Trigiani too. Right now am reading Little Century (don't remember author and am not up for running upstairs at the moment. Ahem. Sorry, but it is a good book! ).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Shannan. I love you blog. And I read all the time but never comment b/c I just honestly don't make time to do so - terrible reader etiquette, I know. But I love every single solitary bit about it...and have found a little more comfortability in my own skin as I read you being so comfy in yours! That's all. And...I agree about the veggie chopping, right down to symmetry.ReplyDelete
I visited your site on an invitation from Heidi. I read several recent posts. My mouth watered, I laughed, I had a good time. I'll probably visit again :-)ReplyDelete
This summer, I've been enjoying reading historical fiction by Jane Kirkpatrick.
I'm a little behind on my reading but I just finished Grace for the Good Girl & it was amazing. If you haven't read it, it's a must!!ReplyDelete
Once again reading your blog=smile on my face! As for reading recommendations, I have enjoyed a book or two by Marisa de los Santos. Very talented in the vocal. dept. and hooks you with a twist or turn you NEVER SAW COMING! Happy eating and reading!ReplyDelete
I'm going to have to ask what a raspberry jiggler is? Is that a regional thing? ;-)ReplyDelete
Fave book ever that started a spiritual quest for me in my early 20's..A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson! It's where I learned that the word "sin" is actually an archery term meaning "you missed the mark".
Not a beach read, but GREAT.
Also...all of your food looks good and makes me want to eat MORE.
A lot.
Rock this Sunday, Shiny!
well, i'd like to recommend chasing silhouettes, by a certain emily wierenga. ahem. :) actually, i'm re-reading the hiding place right now, which is incredible, and i've heard the book thief is very good. and of course, the glass castle. my favorite. love you girl.ReplyDelete
You crack me up!ReplyDelete
"(Though for the love of all humanity, do so as symmetrically as possible.)"
I'll have to check the book.
And the dinner sounds yummy.
I'll share these two with ya.
Quick Corn Soup. (I could say CHowder but this is so easy it would be pretentious.) Tastes like corn on the cob. You eat with a spoon. Or, drink the bowl Either way.
The next is Southwest Chicken Salad.
Hot or cold. It's simple. Nutritious.
Did I mention simple?
There's a whole category of "How Quick" recipes.
(If you ever in a pinch, don't have zucchini, and are (ack!) out of
I'm reading Amish Values for your Family. Such a sweet book about living a simple life!ReplyDelete
I pinned this and I can't wait to eat it.ReplyDelete
So I dont have a dinner recipe but since we both really like salsas here is a simple recipe for the best mexican salsa ever.ReplyDelete
4 large or 6 small tomatoes
4 jalapeno or serrano chiles (use the amount you want based on how hot you want your salsa).
1/4 large onion
small clove of garlic
in a microwave safe container put tomatoes and jalapenos with about 1/2 cup of water.
put in microwave for 10 minutes
When done blend in blender with the garlic and the onion and salt to taste. pulse until it is at the consistancy you like. I like mine chunky. and DONE.
You can also substitute the salt, onion and garlic for some chicken flavored boullion cubes/ powder which is what I usually do because its easy and tastes great and becuase we always have Knorr brand chicken flavored boulion for our mexican rice LOL. I hope you like it.
Hugs, Sonia
bTW your blog is pretty amazing!ReplyDelete
you rock. plain and simple.ReplyDelete
Hi! I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now and am a big fan. So of course the second I read this post I downloaded the book! I was bawling on page one and didn't put it down until it was done. Then I rushed out and bought paper copies for everybody I knew :) Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Wow these looks seriously amazing, I'm drooling all over the screen here, I have to tray this receipt ASAP, I bet it taste as good at it looks, it doesn't seem so complicated to prepare, I will give it a tray! Your have a lovely blog by the way and I am a new follower! Hope you will like my blog and follow back!ReplyDelete
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Yoyo Sushi8/20/2010 09:22:00 PM
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Yoyo Sushi was recommended by a friend and I wasn't disappointed. This place consist of korean and japanese food locked away behind buildings and hotels so it was a difficult place to find. The food is indeed very delicious and it all looked so pretty.
I ended up sharing a roll that consisted of eel and avocado with a friend and my other friend got the chef's special which consisted a variety of fish and eel. As you can see from the picture the food was fresh and delicate. I would eat at Yoyo's more often but the location is out of the way for me, but if I am in the area it is a place to go! To end off our meal we picked to have some yummy green tea ice cream with a chocolate pocky included.
The restaurant is clean and very modern compared to traditional places. The items on the menu is also reasonable priced, sometimes a little more pricier then other places, but the dishes are very pleasing.
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European Cancer Congress 2013 (ECCO-ESMO-ESTRO)
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The European Cancer Congress 2013 (ECC 2013) was organised by ECCO in partnership with ESTRO, ESMO, ESSO, EACR, EONS and SIOPE. The European Cancer Congress in the main multidisciplinary and multi-professional educational opportunity in oncology to take place in Europe – a fact that underpins the relevance, role and participation of each and every speciality in oncology.
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
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- In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.
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More students in local classrooms this fall
September 11, 2017 8:33 am
Kevin Weedmark
There are more students in local schools this fall.
At Moosomins McNaughton High School, enrolment is rising rapidly. Projected enrolment was 288 two years ago, 330 last year, and 349 this year.
But even more students than projected showed up on the first day of school360 students were in class for the first day. Enrolment is expected to continue rising at McNaughton, with projections for the next three years at 394, 419, and 449 students.
Ive got lockers on order, said McNaughton Principal Jeff St. Onge. For next year my projected enrolment is 394, and weve always been above our projections, and I have 400 lockers in the building. If were above our projection well need more lockers next year. Wonderful problem to have.
Tammy Cole, the principal at MacLeod Elementary School in Moosomin, said the school had a large class move over to the high school this year, but had more students than anticipated show up this fall.
We lost 56 students with our grade 5 students, but we had 12 new students enrol that we didnt predict, so were sitting at 303 students this year, which is pretty close to what weve had over the last few years, she said.
She said some of the new students registered over the summer. A few people emailed us or contacted us over the summer, and a few just showed up on Tuesday. Theres always the potential for that on the first day.
Wawota is also seeing increasing student numbers. Wawota School had 176 students last fall, it had a projected enrolment of 181 for this fall, and it actually has 187 students this fall.
Rocanville has seen a small increase as well. Rocanville School had 254 students last year, it had a projected enrolment of 257 this year, and had an actual enrolment of 261 at the start of the school year.
Kennedy-Langbank School is also growing, going from 45 students last fall to 52 this year.
Redvers School is seeing its enrolment holding steady, with 308 students this year, roughly the same as the 310 who were enrolled last year.
Elkhorn School is seeing its enrolment holding steady, with 149 students in class this fallexactly the same number as a year ago.
Maryfield School saw a small decrease in student numbers this fall, but has more students than projected. Maryfield School had 106 students last year, and had a projected enrolment of 99.5 this fall, but actually has 102 students this fall.
Wapella School is seeing a small decrease in student numbers. Last years enrolment at Wapella was 55 students, this years projected enrolment was 54, and the actual enrolment at the beginning of the school year last week was 52.
Whitewood School has seen a small decrease in student numbers this year.
Principal Brenda Dowd said Whitewood started last year with 264 students, ended the year with 257 students, and had 250 students enrolled by the second day of school this fall.
McNaughton High School is seeing the largest enrolment increases in the region, and Principal Jeff St. Onge says the school population is not only growing, its also becoming more diverse.
He said the percentage of students who are classified as English as an Additional Language is now more than 10 per cent. Last year it was about 10 per cent. This year were at 360 kids and there are 44 on the EAL list, so the percentage has been growing, he said.
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WASHINGTON — An illegal immigrant awaiting a deportation ruling has been charged with killing a nun and critically injuring two others in a drunken driving crash that has sparked criticism of how immigration enforcement is handled.
A local official in the Virginia suburb where the crash happened and a congressman from another state have criticized federal officials for not removing the suspect from the country after previous arrests, and even U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano questioned why his deportation was taking so long. A spokeswoman for the nuns' order, meanwhile, said they're upset that the tragedy is being politicized.
Twenty-three-year-old Carlos Martinelly Montano, who police say is illegally in the country, is charged with drunken driving, involuntary manslaughter and felony driving on a revoked license after the accident on Sunday in Virginia's Prince William County.
Montano's car crossed a median Sunday morning when it hit the car carrying three nuns, police said. Sixty-six-year-old Sister Denise Mosier was pronounced dead on the scene, and two other nuns — Sister Charlotte Lange and Sister Connie Ruth Lupton — were critically injured and remained in a hospital on respirators Tuesday, according to Smith.
It wasn't clear from jail records if Montano had an attorney.
Montano was arrested two times before and charged with drunken driving, according to county police, and has also been arrested in separate incidents for other traffic-related offenses. Police say Montano, who is from Bolivia, was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after at least one arrest, and a prosecutor said he knew of at least one other occasion he'd been referred to immigration officials.
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that Montano was released in 2008, pending an immigration judge's review of his case. As of August 2010, a judge had not ruled on his deportation.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano called the crash a "terrible thing" when asked about the incident during an unrelated news conference at D.C. police headquarters Tuesday. Napolitano said she immediately asked officials to look into the situation.
"This is a horrible case," said Napolitano, whose department includes ICE. "Why is it that this individual was still out driving? He was in removal proceedings. Why were the removal proceedings taking so long?"
Prince William County's top elected leader and a Kentucky congressman, both Republicans, criticized federal immigration officials for not deporting Montano.
"As the facts surrounding this tragic case continue to come to light, I think it demonstrates the need for ICE to be more efficient and effective in their deportation duties," Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers said in an e-mailed statement.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Corey Stewart, the chairman of Prince William County's Board of Supervisors, says the accident highlights the need for federal immigration reform. Stewart championed and implemented one of the nation's strictest county-level anti-illegal immigration policies. The local law requires that police inquire about the immigration status of all people arrested on suspicion of violating a state or local law. He says it's "extremely frustrating" that even with the county's policy, not all those turned over to ICE are removed from the country.
"We handed him over to the feds assuming he would be deported, but instead federal authorities released him back into the neighborhood and he killed a nun," Stewart said. "We feel like we are beating our heads against the wall."
A Catholic nun and spokeswoman for the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia says sisters of the three nuns involved in the accident have always stayed out of the debate over immigration. Sister Glenna Smith says the Catholic nuns have always provided social services — including adult literacy courses and counseling — regardless of immigration status, and they are upset the tragedy has become fodder for policy debate.
"The Benedictine Sisters are dismayed and saddened that this tragedy has been politicized and become an apparent forum for the illegal immigration agenda," Smith said. "It is not optional for us to choose mercy and forgiveness. We know this young man will be brought to justice, that's appropriate, and we hope he will learn to make better choices."
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Shinta Mani Hotel's Best: 10 of the top places to eat in Siem Reap
Pool at the Shinta Mani Hotel, Siem Reap
The Shinta Mani Hotel in Siem Reap Cambodia is one of the most understated, truly great hotels of the world. It's not just the swish stripes, courtesy of hotel designer extraordinaire, Bill Bensley (swoon), the sublime service or even the serene Spa that makes it so special. It's the Shinta Mani Foundation that will fill your soul to the brim.
Through the Foundation, the Shinta Mani provide small business start up assistance to local businesses, a school program that educate students for ten months, a health program that supports doctors and dentists to provide medical check ups in rural areas and a USAID partner program is establishing sustainable farming.
Beauty with a purpose. Yes please.
1. Even if you aren't staying there, put in a visit to Kroya, Shinta Mani Angkor's signature restaurant. Ask for a seat at one of the hanging day beds suspended over the edge of the goldfish pond.
We've borrowed the Shinta Mani's suggestions for other tastebud temptations. Thank you for sharing, Shinta Mani!
2. The Steakhouse at Pub Street is the newest culinary concept launched by Shinta Mani in the form of an American steakhouse. Tucked away in Siem Reap's old market area, The Steak House serves prime cuts grilled to perfection paired with abundant side dishes, over the top desserts and a comprehensive international wine list. Its prime location allows guests to experience and enjoy the eclectic vibes of Siem Reap's Downtown area. Sit outside and people-watch in the arty, pedestrianized Passage, or favour the cool air-conditioned interior with its funky lighting, 30m wooden wave wall and floor to ceiling wine cellar. Special 20% early dinner is available from 05:00pm – 07:00pm daily.
3. The Dining Room is one of the best restaurants in Siem Reap and is located on the ground floor of Park Hyatt Siem Reap, it offers a selection of French 'au provencal' and Cambodian dishes made from traditional recipes. Ingredients are carefully sourced and each dish is thoughtfully prepared. This restaurant is set in a serene environment, facing a colonnade looking onto the Courtyard which features a 100-year old Banyan tree. The menu features provincial French and traditional Cambodian cuisine, drawing on the seasonal products freshly available in the market and selected premium import items.
4. Gelato Lab. Their traditional homemade Italian gelato is made from imported whole milk and slow-churned to perfection using only all natural ingredients, gelato and sorbets are made fresh daily. The place is located in the Old Market area which is about 5 to 10 minutes' walk form along the riverfront.
5. Spoons. Spoons is designed to enhance EGBOK (Everything's Gonna Be OK, a social impact business) student's training skills in food and beverage while providing a Cambodian culinary experience that is authentic and unique. At Spoons, they aim to provide each of their students with experiential learning from a skilled, professional team, to provide our guests with an authentic experience that acknowledges and celebrates the culture of Cambodia and to generate revenue in support of EGBOK. The place is available for lunch only.
6. Embassy. An exclusive fine dining experience unparalleled in Siem Reap and headed by local legends Executive Chef Pol and Sok, the Kimsan Twins. Their experience has taken them to a different continents and under the mentoring of a Michelin starred chef. They bring to Embassy restaurant a unique Khmer gastronomy menu that is regularly changed.
7. Apsara Show with Dinner. Situated in the serene gardens and surrounded by traditional Cambodian boundary stones with majestic wooden gates at the entrance Raffles Hotel, the Apsara Terrace is a 'must-do' experience in Cambodia. Enjoy a majestic performance with Cambodian dances and Khmer martial art with a selection of pan-Asian barbeque cuisine. This distinctive Cambodian venue is very versatile – for parties, barbecues and pre-dinner cocktails.
8. Mie Café. Mie Cafe features gourmet cuisine in a serene garden setting located conveniently just north of town on the road to the ancient temples of Angkor. The traditional Khmer house with outdoor patio and garden offers a refreshing place to enjoy delightful unique treats. Chef Pola prepares Khmer and western gourmet artfully, combining his Swiss culinary training with knowledge of traditional Khmer dishes. The restaurant is closed on every Tuesday.
9. The Hashi. The restaurant is located 2 minutes tuk tuk rides from the hotel. Good place to enjoy variety of newly tasteful dishes added in their menu. The Teppanyaki is also worth of try as it will allow you to experience of how it feels like to be dining with a real Japanese cuisine.
10. Dakhsin Indian Restaurant. Dakshin's boasts the finest spices, carefully sourced Halal meats and the only authentic tandoor oven in Siem Reap, lovingly transported from India. Easily found in the center of the main tourist area, Dakshin's is the rising star of Siem Reap's Indian restaurants. Calm and cool in the hustle and bustle of the Old Market area, Dakshin's is sophisticated but not overly fancy, with exposed brickwork and a pretty mezzanine paired with traditional decorative touches and warm lighting. Book an upstairs table for an intimate small group dinner, or enjoy the brightly lit and air-conditioned downstairs dining area. The place is known also as one of Halal restaurant in town.


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Many times we passed in type games to Clash of Clans, who us loopholes remain undiscovered, not exploited to the maximum. That is never more reviewing a series of tips and tricks that will help us in the development of the game, diferencianos of the other players and can get more gems.
It is a fact that when we are out, or we are no shield, they are going to attack, if or if. When you review the list of whom you have attacked, there is the option of revenge. So you can see the village of your enemy before attacking and plan an attack well organized and thought. My recommendation is to observe its stores, check their levels, and find the location of your Town Hall. Surely and more if you've been out long enough, you will see a very long list of people who you attacked, the first thing you should see are farmers since they are likely to have large reserves of resources. If an enemy of yours is connected or has shield, be patient and comes back for it later. Do not think your barracks is just to train troops, not... You can queue a number of troops and when you have the tail of troops waiting, the elixir you need to train them is say that quietly. You can put the barracks to fill them in tail leaving the elixir used safe from your enemies. When you return to the single people will have to cancel the creation of troops and recover it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To achieve 3 stars, it is known by all that we will gain 450 gems in the Sweet victory achievement. With the Town Hall on level 6, you can search for other towns that have town halls outside, if you destroy them you make sure a star and several trophies.Check freegiftcardsgumsup.com for information about how to earn pay pal money.
One of the factors most important to steal a rival the largest number of possible resources is the level of the Town Hall. If your opponent is at your level or 1 level above or below, you get a modifier of 100% of what they can steal. However, if your opponent is 2 levels above get a 125% modifier, and if 3 levels above get a 150% modifier. On the other hand, that same opponent gets a modifier-50% and 25% (respectively) for any attempt at revenge. It can be frustrating when in the midst of an assault, we have to stop for a few minutes and again.we have attacked based on well and our hero is battered. You can download Clash of Clans form google play. Well, this is solution; At the pedestal of the hero is a central button that controls if the Hero is asleep or on guard, if click on save, the defend the people when you aren't connected, if you instead select the option of sleeping hero, will keep you safe from attacks. The game is basically to intimidate people smaller than you, and after a climb you will find that competition Gets a bit hard to your liking. So you may want to lose on purpose. If you are lucky enough to have acquired one or both heroes, you can use them to get trophies for free. Start a battle, release your hero, and then ends the battle before you have any damage. After the fight, you can drop a couple of drinks, the hero will be ready to do it again and will cost you nothing!


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Assassin's Creed might be one of the most successful gaming series of all time with millions of copies sold and a handful of games produced in the series. Also let's not forget the massive fan base the game series has grown over the years, a very dedicated fan base following this series like a hawk. I'm going to assume you're also a fan of the series or at least that you know somebody that loves Assassin's Creed, seeing that you're here reading my list of merchandise for Assassin's Creed, if you are I can promise you'll love our list of merchandise, which is filled with epic t-shirts, posters, figures and other fancy stuff like replicas of the weapons of the game for example.
Well that's enough typing for me, let's start the list and let me show you some pretty fantastic Assassin's Creed merch.
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Assassin's Creed T-shirts & Clothing
Here's a few of the many Assassin's Creed t-shirts available online, you can get these either over at Redbubble or Amazon. My personal favorite is of course Assassin's Cat where you see a Cat attacking a cute little rabbit in the most epic of ways, it's a fantastic fan made t-shirt that you can buy, just click any of the images to go to the store that's selling each t-shirt.
Play dress up with Assassin's Creed Cosplay and Costumes
Next category is perfect if you're doing cosplay or just want to dress up as your favorite gaming character for Halloween or something ells. There's some pretty cool replicas here like the Ezio Gauntlet Hidden Blade, which looks almost exactly like the "real" thing from the games, it's made out of PVC plastic so it's not that heavy or dangerous as it may look like, which can be both a bad or good thing depending on what you want, perfect for a kid for example so that they won't hurt them self. There's also more costumes like belts, hoods and the totally bad ass Tomahawk axe. Just click any of the pictures for more info.
Fantastic Assassin's Creed Posters & Prints
When it comes to posters and prints there's a lot to choose from when it comes to this game. Art & concept art from the game that you can put on your wall, everything from beautiful art prints to epic action filled posters from AC. These come in different sizes and qualities so make sure to read some reviews on Amazon for the print or poster before you decide to purchase any of them.
Assassin's Creed Action Figures, Toys & Figures
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It's now time for my favorite category when it comes to Assassin's Creed Merchandise, the toys & figures! There's a huge selection of figures for this game, a lot more then your standard video game would have. There's figures from almost all the games in the series so you could get one for your favorite game if you want to. The Assassin's Creed III figure with the one sitting in a tree and is about to fire away an arrow from his bow is my personal favorite, the sense of movement is just fantastic and it doesn't hurt that he's looking totally bad ass, the price tag is high but not super expensive really, when it comes to quality I can't give you my opinion because I don't own it, my best advice would be to read some customer reviews and see what other thinks about it, you can just click any of these pictures to get to the store (Amazon) where it's located at, there you'll find reviews, better picture and more information.
The quality and price on these are ranging from cheap toys made for playing with to expensive collectible figures made to look fantastic, the range of different figures and toys is great, because then there's always something for everyone, no matter if you want a toy to play with or something beautiful too look at.
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Shameless is a comic drama about the impoverished Gallagher family living in suburban Chicago. Alcoholic-absentee father Frank is nominally patriarch of the family but the real work is done by daughter Fiona. Then Lip, Ian, Debbie, Carl and Liam make up the rest of the family. Showtime 2011 - ???
Synopsis: The Gallagher extended family are all working on their Summer money-making ventures. Fiona works in a club at night and sleeps in the day. Debbie looks after neighbourhood kids, Lip manages local amateur fighters while also selling weed out of an ice cream truck with Kev. Kev has been growing weed in the basement but the electric bill is now enormous. Frank makes a bet with a local muscle head and has to make ten grand or start losing toes. Sheila is slowly taking more steps out of the house and Karen is attending a sex addicts group.
The Good: This may sound less like one of my normal reviews and more like a recap on what works about Shameless. That's partly because I haven't written a single episode review yet and also because not a huge amount happened in this episode.
I was very pleased with what I saw. Shameless is rare at the moment in being a genuine comedy-drama. I would say that it probably is more comedy than drama and I think it's a breath of fresh air as a result. Like a sit com there is a lot of hijinks going on and like any good comedy there is a rough formula to how things proceed. This episode followed that formula neatly with Frank squandering everyone else's hard work but the togetherness of Fiona's brood meaning that no one loses any toes and baby Liam is safe and sound when the credits roll.
That formula was somewhat incidental here as this episode was more of an old fashioned "welcome back, here is where everyone is at and now here are their stories for this season" affair. Fiona is still getting over Steve which sort of implies he will come back at some point. Tony is still pining for her next door and new friend Jasmine is still trying to encourage her to enjoy life more. Lip's fight club antics have potential and Ian's desire to join the army are intriguing and will hopefully get a lot more attention. Debbie's imminent entry into teenagehood was well expressed and her self aware frankness remains in place. Frank is living under the threat that Sheila will soon be able to leave the house, stop cooking him meals and discover what an a-hole he really is.
I list those plots just to point out the sheer number of characters the show is successfully servicing all at once. I was particularly pleased to see Karen going to a sex addicts group as I was once afraid that her behaviour would be ignored or blown off. I also continue to enjoy Kev as a kind of male Fiona. He is looking after his decrepit father and learning to be one himself while still very much being a young man. There's something very endearing about him and there seems a natural conflict with adopted daughter Ethel (from the Mormon sect) who he has to lie to about his weed growing. There could be a lot of potential there for touching and funny stories going forward.
That remains the key to Shameless as it should with most sit coms - it's heart warming. The poverty brings a togetherness and the love the characters have for one another is immensely watchable (see Best Moment). I wish more sit coms would do what Shameless does when it comes to the hijinks too. Most twenty two minute shows are too lazy to write really detailed plots and scenarios. On the average network comedy the idea of a twelve year old running day care or a baby being handed over to thugs would seem preposterous. Yet the Shameless writers weave a believable Chicago suburb where these things get explained and made a part of the world. Similarly Kev can't grow a shed load of weed without incurring a massive electric bill and Veronica rightly points out that if they just become drug dealers they will all be locked up quickly.
The Bad: The treatment of Frank within the story is always a bit problematic. Here he begins to either give or receive sexual acts (it wasn't entirely clear) from random men in a bar to raise money. That's such an extreme scenario that it fell a bit flat without a clear emotional direction. There was none here. It wasn't played for big laughs as if Frank deserved it or played as trauma that Frank was willing to suffer.
The Unknown: The idea of Frank dumping a ten thousand dollar bill at Fiona's door (essentially) also pushes you to wonder why she doesn't try to do damage to him (like getting him arrested or telling Sheila about him etc). It's an ongoing tension within the show and sometimes it is handled better than it was here where it was brushed aside.
The only other story handled with less skill than perhaps it should is the presentation of Fiona's new friend Jasmine. Veronica is so overtly suspicious of her that you suspect her role in the story is to lead Fiona astray. If it isn't then my fears will be unfounded but so far that antagonism has been played too clearly to be ignored.
Best Moment: Although it was brief Lip's dedication to Ian's happiness has always touched me. Lip clearly thinks the whole world is about lies and self interest. His comment that American drones only function was to murder Afghan shepherds made it clear what he thinks of the military-industrial complex. So when he finds out that Ian has been looking into Westpoint Academy he flips out at the thought of him becoming cannon fodder. However he calms down quickly and begins to turn his problem solving skills toward making it happen.
The Bottom Line: It's good to have Shameless back. It doesn't seem to have missed a beat and the Summer setting made a nice change from the snow.
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Yeah frank is problematic. On the one hand, because we see it all from his point of view, we can really feel sorry for him and admire the lengths he goes to to try and fix his colossal mistake. On the other hand, from the point of view of everyone else, Frank is the biggest dick in the world. So I get a bit stuck trying to figure out how I feel about him and that impacts on the comedy value. It's hard to laugh at such a messed up joke of a man.I agree with the best moment. It might be simply because I'm a male, but I've always responded most strongly to Lip and Ian's relationship than any other in the show. i very much liked the line 'ok, let's see how we can make it happen'. Lip is such a problem solver, he doesn't need much convincing after Ian tells him that the army is what he really wants.Good show I think...
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Organza is a sheer fabric that has a crisp feel, comes in a variety of colours and holds its shape beautifully. Not surprisingly, it is a popular material for formal party gowns and wedding gowns. Proper care of the fabric depends on whether it has been made with synthetic or natural materials. You can wash synthetic organza in a washing machine and dry it in a dryer without fear of shrinking it. Silk organza, however, is prone to shrinking, so you must wash it by hand and let it air-dry.
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Unusual salads will help to surprise your guests in the holiday
As you know, the salad is a cold dish that is prepared from vegetable mixture, mushrooms, beans, fruits and different greens. Usually salads dressed with the standard sauces. sunflower and olive oils, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt without additives. As for cooking time, the salad is done immediately before use or a few hours before.
Salads are not considered a full meal, this quick snack. So, the ancient Romans with grilled meat often made a sort of salad of endive, onions, olive oil and honey. But in the Middle ages, people almost forgot about these dishes. Only peasants cooked vegetable salads consisting of onions, garlic, parsley and mint.
Over time, the salads were recognized. On a culinary pedestal of honor they were erected by the French. They came up with to mix seemed absolutely incompatible ingredients, getting balanced and delicious meals, which received the name of the French salads. In addition, the French also entitled to most of the famous sauces and dressings.
Thanks to the French and we got kind of salad etiquette. Unspoken rules are in the proper selection of components and related dressings. There is a part of the experiment in the preparation of these dishes. Because without it we wouldn't have gotten a tenth of that receptora of wealth that you have now.
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Album: One More
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Year: 1976
Free Bird, Part 1
At the beginning of Southern Rock Opera, the Drive-by Truckers' magnificent concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd and their fans, there is a deadly car crash involving the narrators best friend and his "best girl", who had abandoned him at night-before-graduation party to go for a joy ride and listen to some Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The car crash kills the best friend, and the and the girl is left alive, pinned to her seat, screaming into the night, waiting for for the ambulance. And as the story was passed from kid to kid at their graduation, "Free Bird" is competing with her screams and the sound of the ambulance's "si-reeens."
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"It is extremely disappointing. Exiting international accords like the Paris Agreement will negatively impact trade, economic vitality, the state of our environment, and relationships amongst the world community. And it positions the U.S. as an outlier on this important issue," said MacLennan. "It would have resulted in U.S. economic growth and job creation."
MacLennan added, "That said, we have no intention of backing away from our efforts to address climate change in the food and agriculture supply chains around the world and in fact this will inspire us to work even harder. Caring about sustainability of the planet is not only the right thing to do for people and the environment, it is also good business."
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The timing couldn't have been more perfect. We were browsing our facebook page last week when we received a very generous message from Lauren and Todd from the fantastic trip planning and networking website GlobeTrooper
They invited us to Montreal for the weekend to enjoy a free suite at the Omni Hotel. Not being ones to turn down a good thing when we see it, we instantly said yes!
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Home to the Famous Montreal Jazz Festival and Fetes Des Neiges (Winter Fest), Montreal was ablaze with energy this past weekend asThe Just For Laughs Comedy Festival was taking place along side the Montreal Circus Arts Festival aka: Montreal Completement Cirque.
We didn't organize ourselves well enough to see one of the many top acts in town for Just for Laughs. Pamela Anderson was performing this year along with Cheech and Chong and Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond Fame. But we didn't see any of them.
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Acupuncture for fertility
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Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture is useful for couples trying to conceive and in vitro fertilization (IVF) as an option of fertility.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is based on the theory that energy flows through the body along designated routes. This energy, called "qi" (pronounced chee), restores health. Acupuncture involves the use of small, thin needle, inserted in the skin and deeper tissues along specific points on the body, which are called meridians. This stimulates the release of endorphins and restores the body's energy.
What conditions can acupuncture help?
Infertility occurs due to certain medical conditions and structural disorders. Acupuncture can help to increase the rates of pregnancy for couples with:
- Thyroid problems
- Repeated pregnancy losses
- Spasmed tubes
- Stress
What does science say about acupuncture?
In a recent study, a team of German researchers found acupuncture greatly increased the odds of pregnancy in a group of women undergoing IVF. The 160 participants of the study, 42% of women who had acupuncture was pregnant, compared with only 26% of those who had no treatment. Experts have speculated that acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus and the tissue of the uterine muscle relaxed, allowing the fertilized egg to implant.
Can acupuncture lower stress?
Evidence so empirical support that acupuncture is effective for reducing stress. Stress is known to interfere with a pregnancy, to reduce tension through acupuncture improves the chances of a couple to conceive. Many women report that acupuncture helps manage stress, also.
Does acupuncture help with male infertility?
Acupuncture has proven to significantly improve the motility (ability to move) the semen and sperm count, especially when done at regular intervals. In addition, new research shows that the quality and health of sperm is also improved through acupuncture. The experts found that acupuncture is also associated with less structural defects and an increase in the number of sperm and sperm.
How can acupuncture improve fertility?
Acupuncture can:
- Reduce anxiety and stress – during stressful situations, the secreted hormones interfere with fertility.
- Increase blood flow, to improve the chances of the embryo to implant in the uterine wall, acupuncture increases blood flow.
- They regulate the ovulation, acupuncture can normalize endocrine hormones of the body and system, especially for women with Polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Stabilize the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis: this plays an important role in fertility and regulates the menstrual cycle.
When a woman must visit an acupuncturist?
Most fertility specialists do not treat patients unless they have tried to conceive for one full year. Women should begin to see an acupuncturist before she wants to get pregnant, especially when there are problems with fertility. See the acupuncturist from the beginning allows the regulation of the menstrual cycles. We recommend starting acupuncture at least 3 months before intrauterine insemination or fertilization in vitro.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
According to research, the benefits of acupuncture for women include:
- Improvement of ovulation in people with PCOS (SOP).
- Higher rates of pregnancy during treatment cycles of IVF, notable when the acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer.
- Reduction of anxiety and stress levels.
- Increase of blood flow to the uterus, which helps rank the endometrial lining.
Regulation of liberating the gonadotrophin hormone (GRH), which enhances ovulation.


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The act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur or "dabbler", sometimes in the arts. Also the act of enjoying the arts, being a connoisseur. Can be perceived as superficial.
When I chose the name of this blog nearly 3 years ago, that was the first word that popped into my head, so I ran with it. I've never fancied myself an expert on anything, although I know a lot about certain things. But this blog is, and always will be, the work of a amateur and (I hope) a connoisseur. And while there's little doubt that treatments around here can be a bit superficial, it's always been my goal to avoid being superficial.
We're at a point now, with over 1,100 posts on the blog, to make a few changes. As I mentioned last week, I am going to be joining the team over at Truth vs. the Machine, one of the pre-eminent spots for conservative commentary in the Minnesota blogosphere. The team there includes some really smart, perceptive and talented people and I count myself both honored and fortunate to have the chance to play in their sandbox. But in order to participate there, it will mean that I will have to change the way I operate this blog.
Here is what I envision will happen once I am fully onboard at TvM:
- Mr. Dilettante will be, generally, less political. I'm not going to be able to give my best effort at TvM if my political writing stays here. The one exception to this rule will be political discussions involving local issues, i.e., directly related to issues in the City of New Brighton and House District 50B. That will stay here, because it's not the ground I intend to cover at TvM.
- Mr. Dilettante will have a larger focus on popular culture concerns. I already write a lot about sports and music here, but I'm equally interested in film and other media. Expect to see more of that in the coming days and weeks.
- In my preliminary exchanges with Gary Miller, the proprietor and majordomo at TvM, we have talked about having an emphasis on both politics and Catholic issues. Their current lineup tends to be more evangelical, although they aren't entirely a bastion of sola scriptura and the topics that TvM has covered are certainly more catholic (and heterodox) than conservative politics and theology. Among other things, TvM is the current perch for Carnivore, one of the best 2nd Amendment bloggers going. Gary and I have more to discuss about my role there and it would be premature to speculate, but it's reasonable to anticipate that a fair amount of my work at TvM will concern the intersection of Catholicism, especially Catholicism in the American idiom, and the political and social scene. It's a topic of great interest and rich with potential. Having said that, I don't envision my role to be simply that of another conservative voice and/or armchair theologian. Part of what has made TvM such a good blog is that the team has a sense of humor and an understanding of the absurdities of the passing scene. There's plenty of opportunity for fun, too.
- I will continue to cross-post articles at True North when and where it makes sense, both from TvM and from here. True North is an excellent resource and we owe it to our colleagues like AAA and Chief to keep it going.
I appreciate everyone who has supported this enterprise as it has developed over the past 3 years. Writers all hope to find an audience and the audience that has found this blog is one that I cherish greatly.


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Everyone Gets the Humiliation They Deserve
by Ms. Marlena of www.yourphonemistress.com
It seems that every loser's credo is "Life isn't fair." Whether you're a jealous cuckold, under-endowed pindick, or prissy sissybitch, you've likely whined about how life isn't fair to men like you. Here's a harsh dose of reality: your inadequacies landed you here. You have no one to blame but yourself.
There is a social hierarchy in the male world. At the top, you have the high-achieving, woman-scoring alpha males. While most men have delusional aspirations of reaching the top of the male totem pole, only few can actually achieve that status. The remainder sort themselves accordingly, and those at the bottom receive the harshest ridicule. Life is perfectly fair, you see; it rewards the winners, and it punishes the losers. Be thankful for that; if it weren't for humiliation, you wouldn't get any attention at all.
Your Humiliation is My Amusement
Needless to say, your chances of pleasing a woman sexually are nonexistent. Fortunately for you, you can be useful in other ways. Your embarrassment is a great source of entertainment and amusement for your Humiliatrix. Since you'll never make me moan, the best you can hope for is making me laugh.
I love laughing at men like you. Crushing your ego and watching your face contort with humiliation is a personal hobby, and it's one at which I'm quite adept. You deserve my no-holds-barred verbal debasement. After all, what else are you good for?
What Kind of Humiliation Will You Endure?
We've already determined that you deserve ever ounce of ridicule thrown your way; next, we have to pinpoint why. Are you a pindick loser whose worth is equal to the length of your cock? Then you deserve small penis humiliation as your Mistress giggles at the itty bitty clitty between your legs. Are you a cuckold who sleeps in bed alone at night? Then you deserve cuckold humiliation as your hot wife leaves you home alone to fuck well-endowed studs.
Are you a frilly sissy who masquerades as a man? Then you deserve feminization humiliation as your Mistresses dresses you as her very own porcelain doll. Or perhaps you are simply a slave who is self-aware of his own inferiority? Then you deserve to be humiliated by a superior woman in any way she deems fit.
Surrender Your Ego to a Skilled Humiliatrix
When you submit to a humiliation session with your Mistress, prepare for a mindfuck that will leave you mentally bruised, dazed, and already craving more. True humiliation cuts deep, stirring up all of the vexing thoughts in the back of your head and bringing them to the forefront of your mind as full-blown obsessions. A proper mindfuck does exactly that; it unearths your deepest insecurities and turns them into your worst nightmare. So, drop that veneer of manhood and respectability and let your Humiliatrix tell you what you really are.
Are you ready to be brought down a peg? We'll take you all the way to the bottom rung.


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Asia and the Pacific, 90% of the total diverted freshwater is used to irrigate agriculture, and more than 50% of this is used to irrigate rice. The growing scarcity of water worldwide has started to influence conventional irrigated rice production. By 2025, physical water scarcity will affect an estimated 15 million hectares. Climate change estimates predict the irrigation water deficit and the intensity and frequency of water shortage to deteriorate further. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that about 1.2 billion people could face freshwater shortages by 2020 and that crop yields in some parts of the region could drop by as much as 30% by 2050. This will impact both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture.
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The nose is light and delicate with hints of fruits and brioche.
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The current Dutch side is not a patch on that one, for all the tendency to believe that Wesley Sneijder is possessed of mystical powers. Football is a more prosaic game these days, even in those countries with a history of magnificent individualism.
There is no harm in looking at the present through nostalgic eyes, however. And this, therefore, is the perfect moment to revisit David Winner's classic analysis, Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football, a work inspired by the conceptual genius of Total Football but which goes well beyond the game in its scope, setting football in the context of Dutch society and explaining how the country's history and the character traits of its people so much influenced the way Dutch teams play.
Winner cast light, too, on why Dutch teams have so often been found wanting at critical moments, a habit that has attracted comparisons with England, although our disappointments can have been nothing compared with the wailing that must have been heard in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, Maastricht and Middelburg at the failings of a genuine golden generation.
Originally published in 2000, Brilliant Orange stands the test of time for its sheer originality among football texts. Beautifully written, wonderfully evocative and expansively thought-provoking: very Dutch, in fact, although the author is a Londoner who lives in Rome.
Sunday's final may be another missed opportunity. On the other hand, it may lead to some of the most joyous, uplifting football to have illuminated World Cup history to be celebrated afresh. Yet just as Sneijder's team will never match Cruyff's, nor even the Gullit-Van Basten side of the 1990s, so Brilliant Orange is unlikely to be bettered, either.
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Kim Kardashian has banned the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan from visiting Kanye West in the hospital because his condition is so bad that he might get even more affected seeing them.
As we previously reported, Kanye spends his time in the medical facility mostly alone, with the exception of short visits from his wife Kim. We thought that everybody was avoiding the problem, ignoring Kanye's state because they just don't care enough to disrupt their routine in order to see the man. However, this whole lack of family around the rapper in his dark times, might just be a result of Kim's orders.
The reality TV celebrity is controlling her husband's life as well as how much the others are involved in his recovery, while he struggles not to go under completely.
According to an insider, Kim isolating Kanye from everybody else was not completely on her own accord though; apparently, the rapper himself asked not to be swarmed by family members and just be left to rest and recover.
"Everyone in the family has been told to stay away from Kanye because he needs to focus on himself," the source explained.
Kanye West was taken to the hospital after his breakdown on November 21 and since then he has been in the medical center all through Thanksgiving, with no one bothering to visit the disturbed rapper.
"Kim thinks having anyone there would be overwhelming," the insider clarified.
The source went on and added that Kim wanted to be in control of the whole story and be seen as the "savior" in the media; therefore, she made sure she was the only one by his side in the hospital. "The whole weight is on Kim but she's made it that way so she can be the center of attention. It is just better that no one is there so he can rest and recover," concluded the insider.


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The coolest slumber party you've ever been to.
Welcome to the ninth biannual HackRU, hosted at Rutgers University by USACS, the Undergraduate Student Alliance of Computer Scientists!
Schedule can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/hackruf15sched.
- Main Lounge and Multipurpose Room - Floor 2 - Main hacking area, ceremonies, food
- Red Lion Cafe - Floor G2 - Tech Talks, additional hacking space
- Room 411AB - Floor 4 - Additional hacking space
- Room 411C - Floor 4 - Reserved for sleeping
- Lion's Lounge - Floor G2 - Reserved for sleeping
Tech Talks:
- 2:00PM - Type- and Resource-safe C++ (without overheads) with Bjarne Stroustrup of Morgan Stanley
- 2:50PM - An introduction to building webapps, geared towards first-time hackers with Eddie Zaneski of Twilio
- 3:30PM - Accelerate your hack with Firebase - Real-time App in 5-minutes with Ray Tsang of Google
- 4:00PM - AT&T Dev Program and APIs Lightning - Chief Technology Disruptor, Spondon Dey, of AT&T
- 4:10PM - Hack on Google Cloud Platform - Infinite Possibilities with Ray Tsang of Google
- 4:50PM - Hacking NES Games with Sam Agnew of Twilio
Check out the Morgan Stanley challenge here: http://tinyurl.com/morganstanleychallenge
Remember to check the Slack at http://hackruix.slack.com for updates!
If you are not in the Slack, please notify an organizer or volunteer and fill out this form: http://tinyurl.com/hackruslack
Check out the New Brunswick Office of Innovation here: http://innovatenb.org
Students who have registered for HackRU and checked-in to the event are eligible to participate. As per MLH regulations, all hackers must currently be a student or have graduated within the last school year.
All projects MUST be submitted to DevPost by 11:30AM on Sunday, October 4th.
Participants MUST print and sign this waiver to be allowed entry. Anyone under 18 MUST have their waiver signed by a PARENT or GUARDIAN.
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This blog first appeared on the Christmas Island Tourism Association blog. It is reproduced with their kind permission.
It's that time of year, when we await the pitter patter of little feet. About 400 million little feet in fact, as our resident population of 50 million red crabs start their annual migration to the sea to spawn.
There's a lot of work to do to help them on their way safely, to divert them from traffic, which Parks Australia has already commenced. We spoke to Rob Muller – Chief Ranger, Christmas Island National Park, to find out more.
Continue reading "20km of barriers, 31 underpasses and 1 bridge: getting ready for the great crab migration"


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Brian White is the third generation leader of the Ray White Group. Founded in 1902, the company has remained a family owned business whilst it has grown into the largest real estate franchise group in Australasia. With over 1,000 offices, the company is represented in all Australian states, New Zealand, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, China, Middle East and Atlanta USA. Employing more than 13,000 people with an annual turnover in excess of AU$39 billion.
In 1962 Brian White, the grandson of Ray White, joined the business after completing an economics degree at the University of Queensland. He took over as Managing Director of the company in 1976. His brother, Paul, also joined at that time. A key decision at that time was to transform a strong provincial business into a national broad based real estate group.
Brian has emphasised that it has been the integrated strength of his family that has created this continuing growth. His two sons now play vital roles in the company – Sam White is a Director of the Board and heads mortgage broking group, Loan Market. Dan White is also a Director of the Board and leads Ray White Commercial and White & Partners. Paul's son, Matthew, has taken on the role of leader of the St Kilda business, an important area for the company, in Melbourne.
"Paul and I have been the custodians of the company for a part of its history – but the strongest fulfilment of our company's ambitions will come through the next generation," says Brian.
Paul White is a third generation leader of the Ray White Group and is Joint Chairman of Ray White and Chairman of Ray White Rural. Paul managed the expansion of Ray White to areas outside of Queensland and the change from a company owned business into a franchise structure, gaining accolades for his work in assisting the growth of the company into Australia's leading real estate company.
Prior to joining the Ray White business Paul had worked in rural Queensland, owning and running a cattle and grain property in the Condemine district. This, along with his rural upbringing, led him to a love of the land and passion for real estate in country Australia. In 1994, the Ray White Rural business was born.
Today, Ray White Rural has over 80 individually owned and operated franchises throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Covering all aspects of the rural industry and employing over 470 staff Australia-wide, the company has successfully marketed some of Australia's best known rural properties and last year had an annual sales turnover exceeding $1.2 billion in rural sales.
Sam is a fourth generation leader. White serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Ray White Group and Chairman of Loan Market which is one of the largest and fastest growing retail mortgage brokerages in Australasia.
From September 2002 to January 2012, Sam White was a Director of REA Group Ltd. REA Group owns realestate.com.au, one of the largest property real estate sites in Australia as well as casa.co.it, the largest property website in Italy.
Sam White has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland.
Dan has extensive experience in the acquisition, financing and management of investment grade real estate. His experience spans a broad spectrum of property markets, asset classes and property cycles. Through these activities, Dan has established strong relationships with a large number of Australia's leading private development groups, agents and property consultants.
In 2000, Dan joined Ray White Group following a three year stint with Macquarie Bank's Property Investment Management Division as the Deputy General Manager of Macquarie Industrial Trust. Prior to that, Dan spent two years in the taxation division of Arthur Andersen.
In addition to his role at White and Partners, Dan is a director of the Ray White Group and is responsible for the growth of its non-residential businesses.
Andrew is Chief Financial Officer / Executive Director and responsible for managing the "White Family Office" representing the investment interests of the broader White Family.
Andrew was formerly Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific with CB Richard Ellis and has over 20 years experience in property and finance.


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During this week's GOP address, Florida Senator Marco Rubio essentially condensed what he said during his timely and moving remarks after receiving the Jack Kemp Foundation's Leadership Award last Tuesday night. In short, he explained -- in less than five minutes -- that the greatest challenge we face as a nation is that too many Americans are unable to rise out of poverty (or the circumstances of their birth) into the middle class. The reason, he says, is twofold: "[1] because our economy is not creating enough [middle class] jobs and [2] because too many of our people don't have the education or skills required for the jobs that are being created." Moreover, he discussed how burdensome regulations are having a negative impact on job creation and economic growth, while at the same time reminded viewers that educators must "stop preparing 21st century students using a 20th century education model." He wants governmental policy to stop discriminating against online college courses, for example, while extolling the benefits of non-traditional college courses, vocational training, and skill development.
"The emergence of a strong 21st century American middle class is the answer to our most pressing challenges," he said. "And it all starts with our people." Take a look:


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Over 1000 Unique Visitors a Day
Be careful what you wish for, remember hearing that growing up, well, it's true.
Two months ago, I took a small trip back home to Peoria, Illinois to visit friends and family. While there I was talking to my best friend Scott of Scott's Blog Experience about one of our local bar hangouts and how they were getting ready to host a Karaoke Contest, it being their 4th year, what could they do to boost attendance and contestants. Scott thought a wesite would help them so we began to brain storm. For those that may not know, "Brain Storming" for us is to sit at a computer for about 1 hours, get 3 ideas, give up and hit the bar. The Bar! a magical place.. it's the bar were 10-20 ideas come up, not always good ones or even legal but it's a start.
We had exactly 3 days to get an idea for the site, register bartonvilleidol.com, put it together, get all the technology working and show the bar owners. The next 3 days were filled with staying up till 3 am, working with mp3's, flickr and poll plugins and building templates for the blog post. Yes, I did say blog post, with such a small time limit, why not use something that works, has the plugins we need and probably won't crash the server.
With the site finished, here came opening night, duets contest. With small amounts of advertising for the site we didn't think there would be alot of traffic and we were correct. That night they had the contestants sing, Scott walked around with his swivel top, laptop and took votes straight to the site and informed everyone how they could vote online the next day. Scott then spent hours creating a post for each contestant, including pics, mp3 of their performance and a small amount of info on each.
The next day we started to get small amounts of traffic, but then then next night came along, Pro's. I had told Scott there may be 5 contestants that night, wow was I wrong, 18 signed up. The next day traffic would not stop on the site, the local news did a story on the site because all the technology we're using and the user interaction, people from all over the United States are visiting to listen and vote for their favorite contestant. The contest is each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for 5 weeks, since nothing happens the rest of the week our traffic tappers down a bit, but Tuesday-Thursday we are getting over 1000 unique visitors a day and so far over 50 thousand hits.
Everyone always says how great it would be to get a site with these kinds of numbers, think twice about that! Scott spends hours at the bar with the contestants, then gets up early and spends 3 hours setting up the contestants pages. I spend hours each day making sure the site is running correctly, making sure our bandwidth and the server is doing ok, editing graphics, adding pages and links. We both spend almost every 20 minutes moderating the so far 764 comments that are coming ever hour of the day. So remember be careful what you wish for!


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text: 14.07.14 Revolabs launches Elite Wired conference mics AUTHOR: Inavate AUDIO Revolabs has introduced the Elite Wired Microphones, which come in different colours to integrate with any boardroom colour scheme or design concept. Available in multiple colours, the tabletop Elite Wired Microphones complete Revolabs' sound capture products for conferencing and unified communications (UC) applications.Available in omnidirectional or directional (cardioid) models, the Elite Wired Microphones follow the same form-factor and design as the company's Executive Elite seriesThe Elite Wired Microphones can be integrated with post-audio processing and mixing components to support any UC application. An optional mounting adapter provides lockdown capability for settings requiring fixed microphone locations. The microphones can also be used in tandem with Revolabs' entire wireless product portfolio, increasing the maximum number of microphones available within a single space while combining wireless flexibility with the security of the wired microphones. The mics are available in colours including black matte finish, brushed nickel, and white. Revolabs' Elite Wired Microphones will be available in Q3. AUDIO


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Early Signs & Symptoms of MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, remains a major public health threat in the United States. Under growing pressure, hospitals--the major source of MRSA infections--have introduced stringent hygiene procedures to slow its spread. People who have been hospitalized, or who have had any type of surgical procedure, should be aware of MRSA signs and symptoms. About one percent of people in the United States are carriers of the MRSA bacteria, according to information released in June 2008 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
MRSA may initially appear on the skin as a rash, a pimple, or painful boil or abscess. Some people have mistaken an MRSA infection for a spider bite 2. An MRSA infection of the skin typically appears red and swollen 2. Pus and other drainage of the infected area may also be present, according to the CDC. If left untreated, an MRSA skin infection can quickly develop into a deeper infection that must be removed surgically 2.
MRSA infection symptoms vary depending on where the infection originates and whether it has spread to other organs 2. Some common signs of an MRSA infection are pain at the infection site, fever, muscle and joint aches, and headache and fatigue 2. If the infection is in the lungs it may cause shortness of breath, chills, cough and fever. Burning or pain during urination, particularly following catheterization during surgery, could be a sign of an MRSA infection of the urinary tract 2.
MRSA skin infections are contagious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact with open cuts and abrasions, or they can enter the body through a catheter or breathing tube. MRSA is spread most often through hospitals so being hospitalized, having a surgical procedure, or living in a long-term care facility, all carry a small risk for acquiring MRSA, according to the Mayo Clinic. Community-acquired, or CA-MRSA, outbreaks have been traced to crowded situations including jails, military training facilities and child care centers, where it spread through contaminated surfaces, skin-to-skin contact and poor hygiene. MRSA occurs more frequently among older adults, men who have sex with other men and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Mayo Clinic. People who have a lowered immune systems from an unrelated illness have a higher risk of developing a more serious MRSA infection, and should check with a doctor early if they suspect an infection 2. More serious infections may cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or surgical wound infections, according to the CDC. In very rare cases, MRSA and other types of staph infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacterial infection 2. Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious skin infection that spreads very quickly.
When to Get Help
Minor skin problems such as insect bits, wounds and abrasions should be watched for signs of infection. According to the CDC, a doctor should see any wound that becomes infected. A doctor also needs to be consulted if a prescribed antibiotic isn't working to cure an infection. An antibiotic isn't working if the infection is no better after three or four days, if the infection keeps getting worse, or if a fever develops or gets worse after starting the antibiotic.
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