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21 Jun2006
I was rather surprised that kare-kare (oxtail and peanut stew) would make the Top3 favorite Pinoy dishes of Market Manila's readers. I have never been a huge fan of the dish but I decided I should try and make it myself and give it another chance. After reading up on the dish and reviewing at least 6 different recipes, I decided to try and make what I would consider to be the ultimate kare-kare. The first task was to assemble the ingredients that I would schlep to the beach where I was planning to test the recipe last Saturday. The four key ingredients I found just happened to be rather photogenic in a red and burgundy theme so I thought I would put them together in this post before I actually described the recipe and outcome… First up, I was going to use a generous cup or more of achuete or annatto seed. I have rarely cooked with this coloring agent before and I was fascinated by how intense its dye turned out to be…it's the reason for the near nuclear orange color of a kare-kare.
The other absolutely key ingredient had to be the oxtails. I have eaten many mediocre kare-kare's and I think part of the reason was substandard oxtails. Not to mention having problems finding any meat at all in the kare-kare. So I decided to go all the way and purchased some of the most expensive, and hopefully premium quality Australian oxtails. At PHP650+ a kilo, this blew a hole in my wallet. I got about 2.5 kilos worth. They were 4x the price of local oxtail but they did look better… And I had no intentions of making a small batch of this stew…I ended up making enough for 10-12 hungry diners! I also threw in some local beef shank to add flavor to the beef broth that I was planning to make from scratch.
Finally, I fretted about the peanut inputs to this dish. Often, the commercially purchased kare-kare is thick as mud and incredibly peanut tasting. One of our previous cooks who used to make this dish would add an ENTIRE large jar of local smooth peanut butter and I was shocked to find this out…it seemed like a whole lot of added sugar to the dish…hmmm, perhaps that's why so many folks like it. Anyway, I decided to buy a small jar of Ludy's smooth peanut butter as a back up but I also wanted to buy fresh roasted peanuts to try and do this dish the old-fashioned way. By the time we got to Tagaytay, I still hadn't found fresh roasted peanuts so I bought raw peanuts in town, shucked them, dried them in the sun, roasted them and ground them up to add to the stew…
For vegetables, I found some good pechay or bok choy, some really fresh sitaw or yard long beans and a fine puso ng saging or banana blossom. I am not sure if using the red type of banana blossom/heart was inferior to the long white type of flower/heart but I didn't know any better. To keep the banana heart an appealing color, soak it in an acidulated bath (water and some lemon juice) to keep it from turning black. All this prep work and focus on the ingredients…think it made a difference? Keep tuned for the kare-kare a la Marketman up next!
OOH, first post!
Mas masarap ang puti, pero pareho ang lasa. The white is more tender, but the flavor is the same. Close to the heart's core it is more tender. As you get deeper into the heart the skin is edible. :)
***If anyone lives near the Korean supermarket "Han Ah Reum", I went today and bought fresh Rambutan and Lychees, very affordable.***
Jun 21, 2006 | 4:15 am
Something you might just have forgotten…the grounded roasted rice that should be added at the end of cooking time, as a thickening agent for the sauce and also gives old fashioned taste of your kare kare!
Jun 21, 2006 | 5:03 am
Not a big fan of kare-kare but this sounds good.
Jun 21, 2006 | 6:11 am
well you guy are nuts if you don't like karekare! heh heh. Of course, for me, the whole raison d'etre is the bagoong 9the good kind! pls see previous post, previous topic). without it– i'd have to agree with some of the posters– kare kare would suck.
and proof of the above is my old man's instructions to our cook back in the 80s when he went on a 'red meat is bad' health kick. he had her use chicken. So for years we had chicken kare kare (as opposed to the restaurant innovation of seafood kare kare). believe it or not, it was delish. but i have a feeling it was the bagoong…
Jun 21, 2006 | 8:00 am
I agree with Gonzo,what's a kare-kare without bagoong? MM,can't wait for your ultimate kare-kare recipe.This is just a hint MM,I always add browned and freshly cooked garlic before serving and it's always and truly delish ( you can try this by setting aside a small amount of your cooked kare-kare/fried garlic, and see what you reckon).
Jun 21, 2006 | 8:58 am
the tuwalya…please dont forget the tuwalya. ;o)
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:16 am
Kare-kare is also my family's favorite food (although we cook it using bottled peanut butter). We also add tuwalya (I don't know what it's called in English) and pisngi, which I think contributes to the thickness of the dish. and sometimes, when we like to eat healthy, we use bangus belly.
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:17 am
I've had some really good seafood kare-kare, but my favorite is still sucking the meat from the oxtail and nibbling on the gelatin between the bones. And bagoong is the kicker. Makes the meal.
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:23 am
In an effort to eat healthy – my dad used seafood instead of the usual pisngi and oxtail. He used squid (lumot), shrimps and tahong (shell removed). Initially I was worried that it would not taste as rich as the usual kare-kare but surprisingly it was really rich tasting without the guilt of cholesterol. I think its the use of the ground rice, and freshly ground peanut. I am not a fan of sweet kare-kare (sweetened because of the peanut butter), i like the roasted nut taste better – they have this ready to go in the palengke (i will not even dare to think if its hygenically made or not – i like this dish too much eheheheh) im interested in how Olive cooked with bangus belly though – won't it break apart?
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:32 am
olive, 'tuwalya' in english is, appropriately, 'blanket tripe'.
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:54 am
tuwalya is "tripe" in english.
Jun 21, 2006 | 9:59 am
Hi MM, cooking Kare-kare is a tedious job because of the long preparation and cooking time, that is, if you are doing it the traditional way, but it is also glorious to have this dish from time to time on the dining table. I prepare the sauce in advance, with a lot of garlic, fresh tomatoes and onions, with freshly roasted dried peanuts (pureed in a blender or food processor with some sugar and salt), a good chicken or meat/bones broth and achuete washings. When all the ingredients are soft and tender, I use a stick mixer to smoothen the sauce. (We do not want our sauce too thick). The sauce can be preserved in the freezer and used in batches. You right MM, good quality oxtail is plus. Also good is the meat part with engrained translucent fat (is that kenchie?) – either pressure cooked or boil on a slow cooker for hours up to the meat's perfect tenderness, removing first all the surfacing bubbles of impurities at the start of the boiling process. I either add the tenderized oxtail to the boiling sauce or saute them separately in garlic, tomatoes and onions and a little salt.
I also blanch the veggies separately (pechay, cabbage, heart of banana, sitaw or baguio beans, eggplant) and just add them to the dish in every reheating. (if you are cooking for a big number of people, there's no need to do this but in our case, a family of three and a household of five, I have to do it this way.) Blanched veggies can also be frozen without losing its color and taste. A good shrimp sauce with lots of garlic and crispy bits of pork completes the dish. Sorry MM, am not pre-empting or grandstanding here, just want to contribute some helpful tips. Am also excited to find out later how you did it. Thanks.
Jun 21, 2006 | 10:33 am
This is one of my most favorite food!
We usually use twalya, balat and isaw. Pata can be used too.(I feel my arteries getting blocked). We do not use the bottled peanut butter because it is too sweet. We buy the ground peanut butter sa palengke. It is just basically unsweetened ground roasted peanuts. Just tell them what you need is yung pang-kare-kare.
I also use ground malagkit rice. We like the sauce thick.
Atsuete must be soaked in lihiya to get the maximum color.
What I do is cook the meat and the vegetables separately. I just cook the vegetables in boiling salted water until tender and put them in an ice waterbath to prevent discoloration.
I serve them separately so they can get the vegetables they only want to eat. Hindi pa mahahalukay ung kare-kare kakapili ng gulay.
It is easier to store and re-heat. Hindi pa madaling mapanis.
Jun 21, 2006 | 11:02 am
This reminds me of the comic strip "Pugad Baboy", where one character was writing his OFW-brother about how he appreciated the money his brother was sending them. I don't remember the exact words, but the letter read something like this: "Kuya, salamat sa pinapadala mong pera, tinitipid namin ng husto. Isang linggo na namin inu-ulam ang bagoong…at ang sawsawan namin ay kare-kare."
Jun 21, 2006 | 4:51 pm
In the US, many turo-turos serve kare-kare made with-horrors!-pig's feet and tripe instead of oxtail to keep prices low. There is a circle in Dante's Inferno reserved for these people. For me the oxtail is the non-negotiable cornerstone of the dish-better not serve it at all rather than serve it with ersatz ingredients. Bagoong raises the dish from being merely great to sublime: it's the most unique and most distinctively Filipino thing about the dish. The peanut should properly be ground in a molcajete (w/ mortar and pestle), but, alas, no one-absolutely no one-does that anymore in the Philippines. The Thais, the Malays, the Indonesians and other SEAsians (who retain a deeper sense of culinary tradition than we do) all still have a culture of the mortar and pestle, which are everyday items in virtually every kitchen in their countries. We have long capitulated to the culture of the blender and of convenience food. And yes, another circle of Hell is reserved for peanut-butter users.
The origin of kare-kare remains a mystery. There's really nothing that is quite like it in all of Filipino or for this matter Malay or Indonesian cooking. The closest dishes to these are the Ecuadorian/Peruvian dishes of tripe in peanut sauce (but the textures and "look" of these dishes are very different from our kare-kare) as well as various meat and peanut stews from various parts of Africa (cf the delicious mafe of Senegal, which could almost pass for kare-kare). We would like to think that there is a Hispanic connection somewhere: peanuts travelling to us from their Incan land of origin perhaps through the galleon trade. But the history must be far more complex than that. And it is not unlikely that the dish came to us from Southern India (perhaps via trade with Malays) as late as the 2nd half of the 19th century.
Jun 22, 2006 | 12:52 am
richard, there was already a discussion i believe on this blog of the possible origins of kare kare–precipitated by a reggie aspiras column on the subject in the Inquirer, if i'm not mistaken. Something to do with the ancestors of some citizens in cainta, rizal. The Sepoys?
As for the use(or non-use) of the molcajete in asian cultures, i think you will find that the rapid urbanisation of most SE Asian cities has resulted in the increased use of convenience foods. It's not just a Philippine phenomenon.
Jun 23, 2006 | 8:18 am
My best comment is YUMMY and YumYum. I can be in a 9 cloud just having a portion honestly it's never enough. i eat it with GUSTO.
To all who labor for the dish MORE POWER.
Jun 23, 2006 | 9:41 pm
Hi Gonzo,
I am in Chicago//is the Reggie Aspiras column online? I would be grateful if anyone could point out the discussion of the origins of kare-kare on this board-I did a little searching and cannot find it. I am very interested in this topic. I also saw Apicio's comment in the other post on kare-kare (the one that follows this one) and would like to point out that beef is in fact eaten in southern India (Tamil Nadu, the Malabar coast etc) where there are large non-Hindu communities (Muslims, "Syrian" Christians, Buddhists in Sri Lanka etc). South India, which had a strong culinary impact on southern Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia etc) seems to be the origin of a number of our dishes as well as various food words (puttuh, to start).
Jun 24, 2006 | 1:03 am
I googled and found the two Reggie Aspiras articles with Dr. Soler's letter as well as the initial piece which has Gene Gozalez and Claude Tayag's opinions (apparently, Reggie Aspiras is some sort of a food writer for the Inquirer). I will weigh in later on several details in those pieces-just want to say for the moment that there were many broad generalizations made in forming some of those opinions (for instance, that Thai/Malay etc curries need to have coconut in them to be "curry"//many "curries" do not take coconut milk/cream). The Cainta/Sepoy origin of kare-kare is intriguing but until we find historical proof, it is merely conjecture. I lean towards a Southern Indian (not necessarily "Sepoy") origin and think that this area must also be the missing link for various African peanut-sauce based dishes (such as the mafe from peanuts I mentioned earlier-but there are several other dishes made with various other kinds of ground nuts). The meat/part required for this dish is so specific that it is hard to imagine it originally made for any other meat except beef. Somewhere deep inside me, however, there is a suspicion that this specification of oxtail owes something to the gastronomic enjoyment of oxtail (rabo de toro, rabo de buey) which came to us as a legacy of the Spaniards.
Back to another point in Gonzo's post:
Re: rapid urbanization etc
That is simply not true. Go to any Thai or Vietnamese home even here in the US and you will find the mortar and pestle used on a daily basis-to make nam prik (a kind of salsa), to pound green papaya, even just to mash garlic cloves/spices. We are the only Southeast Asians to have embraced the blender/food processor on a large-scale basis.
P.S. I would appreciate it if someone could forward me the location of the previous kare-kare discussion on marketmanila.com Still can't find it.
Jun 24, 2006 | 2:50 am
Thanks. If anyone remembers where it is, please let us know. I consider the "problem" of kare-kare one of the great key questions of food history-on the same level as the "problem" of tomatoes in Europe or the "problem" of the bagel etc It encapsulates so many of the mysteries of both international (the diffusion of peanuts throughout Asia and Africa, the nature of "curry" etc) as well as Filipino food history (what did Filipino food taste like before the arrival of the Spaniards, why is the Filipino kitchen not as spice-oriented as those of neighboring countires, what is the essence of the Filipino palate).
Jun 25, 2006 | 12:10 am
Robert, all good questions, and i'm relieved that there is at least one person other than myself on this earth that ponders these very questions. The origins of kare kare may never be known, only, as you have pointed, surmised. it's one of those questions in which the answer is lost in time, like "what did the dinosaurs really look like?" we can only guess.
and if its any consolation to you, everyone in my family (and most of the family friends and our social network) still uses a pestle and mortar. you should see the one in my mother's kitchen: made of stone but worn down from decades of use.
Jun 25, 2006 | 6:57 am
oh and that just reminded me, some people collect stamps; i collect pestles and mortars. every culture, every country has a version of it, so wherever i go i pick one up for my collection. i now have 'molcajetes' from all over the world!
Jun 25, 2006 | 7:01 am
oops richard, not robert! haha
Jun 25, 2006 | 7:05 am
After making Kare-Kare yesterday, I'm afraid I might have gave you the wrong information on what to eat on the saging ng puso. Just to be sure, discard all the purple outer casings, the little white stamens can be eaten, but they must be freshly white and not discolored, and you must pinch the end off and pull the white string from within out, if you don't it will be really bitter. The actual white core is edible, slice it crosswise around the entire core to loosen it, and then it can be chopped and cooked. My nang showed me first hand. Sorry, if this caused anyone trouble.
Jul 5, 2006 | 10:35 am
My kids love kare-kare but they get it only at handaan elsewhere. I have never in my entire life made it. I love to cook but not on the scale required to come up with kare-kare. Wish I had the patience. I always thought kare-kare was from Cavite because i remember it referred to as kare-kareng Cavite while i was growing up. Now it's simply called kare-kare period.
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In the past few years transit fares have consistently been on the increase. Last year, for example, fares rose by 3.8%. The STM has pointed out that even with the changes Montreal's public transit rates are still cheaper than the fees paid by other commuters living in Canada and the U.S.
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Fares for commuter train users may also be increased by 3% or so in 2013. The Agence metropolitaine de transport will announce its decision regarding fare hikes next month. In 2012 fares went up by 3.25 %
Although the cost of a monthly pass is increasing the STM has chosen to keep the price for a single ticket at $3 as well as keeping the cost of 2 tickets steady at $5.50. A seven day pass will rise by a dollar from $24.50 to $25.50. Ten tickets will also increase by a loonie from $24 to $25.
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Perhaps Aldous Huxley had Taiwan in mind when he wrote, "To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries." The awakening that I was "everyone" came during a trip to mainland China (or PRC, the People's Republic of China) in the 1980s, and a too-brief stopover in "Chinese Taipei," aka the ROC (Republic of China), considered by the former to be a misbehaving renegade province.
I made a beeline to Taipei's National Palace Museum and what is incontestably the finest collection of imperial Chinese art on the planet. But I left knowing little else about the country save for an impression of great friendliness and world-renowned food, and zero about the mountainous hinterland beyond.
Its reputation of "Made in Taiwan" had done little to encourage me to linger and explore it, but today's tourism powers are out to shatter that image.
Today just 65,000 North American tourists annually visit the former Formosa (aptly named by the 16th century Portuguese, using the word for beautiful). With the travel ban relaxed in 2008, mainland Chinese tourists began to arrive by direct flights in great numbers: some 1.8 million in 2011, curious to explore the similarities (cuisine, culture, language) and bewildering differences (democracy) that have long bound and separated the two Chinas. Japanese, too, love to visit: Japan's 50-year occupation of Taiwan ended in 1945, but many of Taiwan's old-timers still speak Japanese, and the country's many onsen hot springs are enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Such a preponderance of Asian tourists is only a good thing for U.S. tourists looking for a fascinating, exotic and safe adventure that is not overrun, nor barely acknowledged, by fellow American travelers. Asia's best-kept secret hiding in plain sight? Sounded good to me.
I returned this past summer to find that Taiwan had evolved into a flourishing democracy in the 1980s and early 1990s, a lasting point of contention with the PRC. Today's prosperous, modern low-rise Taipei is its political and financial heart with an educated population of 2.7 million and an easygoing sophistication stemming from a high standard of living (the unemployment rate is 4.5%). Streets are lined with noodle shops and traditional teahouses cheek by jowl with Starbucks, 7-Elevens, shiny shopping malls, big-name hotels (the Regent may be the swankest address, while the Shangri-la Far Eastern Plaza is loved for its modern Asian charm) and the world's second-highest building, the elegant Taipei 101, its name taken from the number of its floors (it had been No. 1 until Dubai's Burj Khalifa was completed in 2009). In 37 smooth seconds, the world's fastest elevator rockets you from ground level to the 89th floor and a cluster of good restaurants.
But if it's really good food you're after (and don't mind swapping the views for great people-watching) you needn't look far: Taiwan has long enjoyed a reputation as having the finest food in Northeast Asia. Most say it is more delicious and varied than its mainland counterpart Beijing, as an hour spent in any of the crowded and brightly lit night markets will confirm.
The diversity of xiao chi or "small eats" follows the philosophy of eat often and eat good, from spicy-sweet grilled sausage and lurou (braised pork over rice) to the Taiwanese hamburger (steamed white buns filled with tender pork, crushed peanuts and pickled cabbage), scallion pancakes, oyster omelets and the acquired-taste dish called stinky tofu. Myriad are the options of ambitious upscale restaurants and their reinterpreted presentations of Taiwanese cuisine, but one could argue that they are minus some of the fun factor. Sample them all and cast your vote: You might choose no-frills regional eateries or Shanghai-style dumpling houses such as Dintaifung as your favorites.
A return visit to the National Palace Museum found it freshly renovated, rivaling the newest museums in the West and proudly deserving of its moniker "the Louvre of Asia." It was packed to the rafters with school groups and Chinese tourists who come in droves to view the treasures they contend were wrongly taken from Beijing's Forbidden City (where a cache of lesser items remain) and which they believe should be returned immediately. Everyone knows the film-worthy story: Approximately 700,000 artifacts, for centuries the bulk of the emperors' private collection, were famously carted off by Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Government to safeguard them from the advancing Japanese Imperial Army and the Communist army of Mao Zedong. Some 3,000 crates ultimately would up in Taiwan where Chiang, his 2-million-strong army and followers retreated in 1949 when China's civil war was lost to the Communists.
It may only be a very small fraction that is on display, but you'll still need to recharge with lunch at the Silks Place, a new Asian-chic restaurant on the museum grounds, before heading to Chiang's massive, imperial-style Memorial Hall. The structure was inaugurated in 1980, the fifth anniversary of his death, and is the site of an elaborate hourly changing of the guards.There are over 15,000 temples in Taiwan, and Longshan Temple is one of the best to soak up Taiwan's vibrant and often multidenominational religious traditions, or elegant Baoan Temple, possibly Taipei's most beautiful. Visit in the early evening when they are the busiest with worshippers young and old and admire how the fantastically gilded and lacquered pillars seem to glow.
Escaping Taipei's urban sprawl is easy and highly recommended. It's a scenic three-hour drive through the breathtaking beauty of the island's east coast to the serpenting and steeply chiseled Taroko Gorge. The 12-mile-long road that cuts through the national park (one of eight on the island) is an engineering marvel, involving 38 tunnels and a procession of bridges through dramatic, marble-walled landscape. A network of easy hiking trails allows you to enjoy it up close and personal. Taiwan's most famous natural wonder takes its name from the aboriginal Taroko people who still live there, one of 14 tribes of Austronesian origin officially recognized by the government (and whose densest concentration is here on the east coast), and comprising about 500,000, or 2% of the island's population. You can learn more about them if you stay at the modest but attractive Leader Village, one of only three hotels found within the park; it is run by Taroko tribe members, whose simple, mountain-influenced cuisine (roasted or barbecued meat and trout taken from mountain streams) shows up on the menu. There is surprising luxury in the wilderness at the eco-stylish Silks Place Taroko; with a spa, rooftop pool and elaborate breakfast spread, it still manages to feel modest and harmonious to the Taroko experience.
But there are other seriously underrated natural wonders to explore: head inland to Sun Moon Lake, the country's largest freshwater lake, favored retreat of Chiang Kai-shek and all-around "honeymoon heaven." A postcard-perfect corner of the country with rolling green hills and nature walks, it's famous for its clear, jade-colored waters that are perfect for boating and kayaking. A beautiful, 20-mile bike path hugs the lake's contours, and bikes are available to guests at lakeside hotels such as the Lalu, a stylish minimalist retreat with an infinity pool at the lake's edge, or the less rarified Del Lago, which also enjoys gorgeous water views. Change gears at the offbeat, nine-room Full House, which wins over guests with its unusual, chalet-like architecture and romantic patio restaurant overseen by the owner's wife. The island's wealth of succulent fruits is a recurring presence in her innovative (and delicious) presentations such as savory pumpkin with honeydew melon or salmon baked with passion fruit.
With 258 peaks over 9,000 feet, Taiwan is one of the most mountainous places on earth. Northeast Asia's highest peak is the 12,966-foot Yushan or Mount Jade; it is an extremely popular climb and the centerpiece of Taiwan's largest national park. The sunrise spectacle known as the "sea of clouds" can be witnessed at Alishan National Scenic Area, loved by city dwellers who come for the high-mountain tea plantations (where Taiwan's semi-fermented oolong, considered among the world's finest, is grown) and pristine hiking trails through misty old-growth forests to aboriginal Tsou villages.
And then there are the other urban destinations that fill out the island's appeal, namely those of the south led by Tainan, the former capital and oldest city in the country, worth visiting for its Dutch-built forts, temples, dynamic food scene and famous for its night-market snacks. A week barely gave us time to skim the island's highlights, and they were mighty impressive. I learned a lot about the incredibly friendly people and life in the shadow of their giant neighbor just 100 miles across the Taiwan Strait. As Taiwan pursues its separate identity, it is resigned to being unrecognized by the major powers of the world. Yet it carries on with hometown pride, and I, for one, was won over.
Patricia Schultz is author of the best-seller "1,000 Places to See Before You Die."
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What is an automatic standby generator?
An automatic standby generator is a back-up electrical system that operates whether you are at home or away. It automatically supplies power to essential circuits of your home within seconds of a utility outage. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and awaits the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.
What will it power?
Generac® standby generators supply electricity to the electrical panel circuits of your home through a built-in load center. You select the number of circuits you want to protect and match it to the appropriate generator system. Everything on that circuit will be protected. Generac also powers furnaces, air conditioners, well pumps, water heaters and other appliances that are hard wired into your electrical panel.
Why should I buy an automatic standby generator instead of a portable generator?
While portable generators do supply power, an automatic standby generator produces a higher quality of electricity. It operates automatically and runs a weekly self-test to ensure proper response to your needs. There are no extension cords to plug in and no gas tanks to fill. It operates automatically so it protects your home even when you're away. When utility power returns, the standby generator shuts itself off.
What's the difference between air-cooled and liquid-cooled?
Air-cooled units use engines we design and manufacture specifically for our smaller generators. Volume production helps us to keep cost down, making our air-cooled generators the most affordable for our customers. They cover essential circuits and back-up power needs in most residential applications. Liquid-cooled units use automotive engines for increased horsepower. This makes them ideal for larger requirements such as whole-house power coverage, larger homes and commercial applications.
Do they have to be maintained?
Just like your car's engine, generators need periodic oil and filter changes. Many customers rely on Generac's preventative maintenance kits to satisfy routine maintenance requirements. Refer to your owner's manual for routine maintenance procedures and schedules. Kits can be purchased through All Seasons Service.
What is the advantage of an aluminum enclosure?
Aluminum is corrosion resistant, so it prolongs the life and look of the generator, particularly in salt air communities.
What is Quiet-Test™?
Quiet-Test is a feature that reduces noise by up to 50% during the generator's weekly self-test cycle. That makes it as quiet as a car idling in your driveway. The generator starts up and operates at a reduced speed, lowering sound output by as much as 12 decibels for units that normally run at higher speeds under load. This allows for near-silent operation in test mode and satisfies all known sound ordinances.
How do I select a generator that's right for me?
The most accurate way is to size a generator for any application is to measure the total amount of electricity required to power the circuits or appliances that will operate with emergency backup power. In addition, certain appliances such as central air conditioners can require up to five times as much power to get them started as they will use when running. When selecting a generator, that additional starting requirement must be taken into consideration. Generac recommends that you consult All Seasons Service to ensure your generator is correctly sized for your specific requirements.
Generac's 10, 14 or 16 circuit pre-wired systems make sizing easy for customers who only want to back up a few essential circuits. You simply connect the circuits you want to back up to matching circuits in the pre-wired transfer switch. For customers concerned with air conditioning, you will need to make sure the kW rating of the generator and the size of the circuit breakers in the transfer switch will meet the A/C startup power requirements. The new 20 kW model, when matched with the Power Manager LTS transfer switch, offers the most affordable whole house protection on the market.
For larger homes that need Generac liquid-cooled models, All Seasons Service must perform a site survey to determine the size and voltage of the unit to meet your backup power needs.
How long does it take to install an automatic standby generator?
Generac home standby and QT Series generators offer the easiest installation in the industry. Our air-cooled models are shipped with a tough composite mounting pad and can often be installed in as little as four hours.
Because of their additional weight, liquid-cooled units must be installed on a stronger mounting surface such as a concrete slab. Our liquid-cooled QT Series generators can normally be installed in 14 hours or less.
Note: Time estimates are based on typical applications. Additional time may be required to run gas conduit or gas piping or to place the unit far from the incoming gas or electrical service.
|8-20 kW Air-Cooled
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Please refer to the individual model's specification sheet for exact figures.
Note: Figures are based on continuous operation at full load. It is unlikely that the generator will run at full load for an extended period, therefore, consumption decreases accordingly.
The generator that I've chosen has a 100-amp automatic transfer switch. What if I have 200-amp service?
Emergency circuits should always be isolated by the emergency load center. An isolated sub-panel helps to prevent overload situations.
What type of transfer switch do I need?
Our air-cooled home standby units and liquid-cooled QT models R-Series controllers require RTS transfer switches (100-400 amps), QT models with the H-100 controller and all QTA models require HTS transfer switches (100-800 amps).
Can a QT Series generator be installed inside my building?
Although our home standby and standard QT Series generators are designed for outdoor installation only, our QTA models are available without an enclosure and can be used for indoor applications. Contact All Seasons Service for additional information.
Can I get a remote annunciator that will interface with my building management system?
A remote annunciator is available for all QTA models and QT models with the Power Manager H-100 controller.
Where do I go for warranty repairs or to purchase parts?
Where can I purchase a generator?
Generators can be purchased through All Seasons Service an authorized distributor.
What is the cost of a service/maintenance contract?
Costs are determined by All Seasons Service and are based upon service levels. Cost will also vary based on generator size.
What type of oil is recommended?
15W-40 is recommended for all liquid-cooled units. The oil should be a SAE rated high detergent oil that meets API Service Class SF requirements for gasoline engines. Once the generator is broken it Can be converted to synthetic oil.
Where is my generator made?
Generac generators are made in the United States. Manufactured by Generac Power Systems, Inc. in one of four manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and Iowa, we design and build our complete product from the controls to the enclosures, to our air-cooled engines specifically designed for generators. This ensures that our products are built to our highest standards.


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"Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" (Nirvana cover)
Yesterday we bid a sad farewell to Memphis garage rocker Jay Reatard, who passed away at the young age of 29. Today, his website was updated with Jay's cover of Nirvana's "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle", from an upcoming tribute to In Utero. Jay played all the instruments himself on this recording and, despite its typical energy, there's a certain poignancy in hearing Kurt Cobain's words sung by another lost musical talent.
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The BAFTAs are known as Britain's big awards for TV and movies, but the British Academy just handed out its second set of awards for outstanding video games.{ad}
A total of fifteen awards were given to twelve winners. Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was the big winner of the night, taking gongs for Story and Character, Gameplay, and the people's choice award sponsored by UK retailer GAME.
Many of the winners leave little room for controversy, like EA Redwood Shores' Dead Space which took both of the awards for audio-related achievements and Valve's Left 4 Dead, which ran away with the Multiplayer gong. Super Mario Galaxy's award for Best Game, however, has sparked a few reactions around the Internet.
If some of the games being awarded seem late, it's because the BAFTA video game awards honoring the 2007 holiday season and first half of 2008 were scheduled for late 2008 and then pushed back until now. The Academy promises to be on schedule from now on.
MediaMolecule co-founder Mark Healey, who accepted LittleBigPlanet's award for Artistic Achievement, especially appreciated winning a BAFTA among the game's myriad awards because "it's something I can explain to my mum and she'll understand."
Read on for the full list of winners below courtesy of GamesIndustry, with thanks to Eurogamer
- ACTION & ADVENTURE: Fable II
- ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT: LittleBigPlanet
- BEST GAME: Super Mario Galaxy
- CASUAL: Boom Blox
- GAMEPLAY: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- HANDHELD: Professor Layton and the Curious Village
- MULTIPLAYER: Left 4 Dead
- ORIGINAL SCORE: Dead Space
- SPORTS: Race Driver: GRID
- STRATEGY: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
- STORY AND CHARACTER: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT: Spore
- USE OF AUDIO: Dead Space
- BAFTA ONE'S TO WATCH AWARD in association with Dare to Be Digital [indie games]: Boro-Toro
- GAME Award of 2008 [people's choice]: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare


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Schwalbe Procore System
Select style & size:Select options
- Blue, 26insale $128.95
- Blue, 27.5insale $152.47
- Blue, 29insale $174.80
Tech Specs
Rethink the rules for tire pressure.
Born out of a collaboration between Schwalbe and Syntace, the revolutionary Procore System looks to reimagine tire pressure and functionality. By breaking the tire into two distinct pressure zones, Procore allows for exceptionally low tire pressure near the surface of the tire for increased handling and grip, while a high pressure core provides a buffer that absorbs big impacts and reduces the possibility of pinch flats, rim damage, and burping.
The Procore System divides the tire into two distinct chambers by utilizing a small, inner Procore tube surrounded by what Schwalbe calls the Procore inner tire to create a high pressure zone close to the rim. This tube features a patented valve that distributes air into each of the chambers based on positioning of the upper section of the valve. The large, tubeless outer chamber constitutes the rest of the tire, including tubeless sealant, which contains exceptionally low pressure — down to a minimum of 14 PSI to absorb the bumps and provide a massive contact patch for grip and impeccable handling.
Procore adds a claimed 200g per wheel, which may be prohibitive for the gram-conscious XC crowd, but the potential to remove so many ride-ending distractions and improve overall ride quality will more than counter any weight gain for many riders. The Procore System is compatible with tires at least 2.25in wide and rims with an internal width of at least 23mm.
Each Procore System will outfit two wheels and includes two Procore inner tubes (with valves), two Procore special tubes (inner tires), two Procore AirGuide tools, two 60ml containers of Doc Blue sealant, tubeless rim bands, Easy Fit fitting liquid - 50ml sponge applicator, tire levers, and fitting instructions.
Lots of setup but it works...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got these in 29er primarily for the rear tire of my hooligan hardtail (Niner ROS). I've now added it to my front as well. The setup is easier than straight tubeless just because the inner chamber almost eliminates bead seating issues but is still time consuming and a bit finicky (wide rims are required).
That said, mine's inner chamber seem to leak intermittently (perhaps the fancy two-way valve is to blame?). Also, the valve can get stuck in the 'closed' inner chamber position or clog with sealant. Both can be real problems on the trail.
If the main purpose of these is to protect the rim and allow low tire pressure - total win.
I recommend these for aggressive trail and park riding but not for long excursions where they aren't worth the extra weight and complexity.


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Eid B. Mustafa MD, FACS
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
The single most important factor in the success of your cosmetic surgery is the plastic surgeon you select. Dr. Mustafa offers his patients individualized care, personalization, and attention to the fine details of aesthetic plastic surgery that are so often lost in the hustle and bustle of "assembly line" practices. We shall make every effort to make your visit comfortable and informative, and will do all we can to achieve the results of your desires.
Practice Specialization
Dr. Mustafa specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, reconstructive, and hand surgery
Facelift Blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation)
Forehead/Brow Lift
Cheek Implants
Chemical Peel
Chin surgery
Otoplasty (ear pinning)
Eyelid surgery
Fat Injection
Hair Replacement
Lip Enhancement
Permanent eyeliner
Skin Care
Liposuction Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Thigh lift
Buttock lift
Upper arm lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast lift
Male breast reduction surgery
Skin and soft tissue cancer removal and reconstruction
Burn reconstruction
Cleft-Lip and Palate
Congenital defects of the Hand
Ear deformity Surgery
General Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Head-Neck Cancer
Micro Surgery
Port-Wine Stains
Scar Revision
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Reconstruction
Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction
TRAM flap breast reconstruction
Background & Certification
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery, October 1981
American Board of Plastic Surgery, December 1983
Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, January 1989
Professional Background
Pre-Medical Undergraduate Studies and Medical School at Alexandria University, Egypt
General Surgery Residency at Howard University, Washington, DC
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at Brown University, Providence, RI
Plastic Surgery Practice in Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1982
Publications and Presentations
Twelve articles in National Journals, numerous presentations at national and international meetings.
Awards & Honors
Honor Degree, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, 1973
Honorary Mention, DC Academy of Surgery, 1978
Resident of the Year Award, Howard University Hospital, 1980
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls, TX
Kell West Regional Hospital, Wichita Falls, TX
Plastic Surgery Center, Wichita Falls, TX
Society Memberships
Member: Wichita County Medical Society
Member: Texas Medical Association
Member: American Medical Association
Member: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow: American College of Surgeons
Member: American Association for Surgery of the Hand
Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Offices Held
Wichita County Medical Society
President, 2000
Physicians for Peace
Board of Trustees
American Near East Refugee Aid
Medical Advisory Board
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Medical Advisory Board
Staff & Facilities
Surgical Facility
Dr. Mustafa's excellent staff plays a crucial role in the success of our plastic surgery procedures. From welcoming you at the front desk to assisting Dr. Mustafa in surgery, our staff Heather, Jamie, and Stacy have the expertise to provide you with the utmost care while visiting our office.
I am Dr. Mustafa's nurse. I will assist you with your care, scheduling surgery, and any instruction you need. I want you to feel like family when you come to the office. I am a registered nurse, with 15 years experience. I lived in Long Island for awhile and recently moved back to Texas. I was born and raised in this area and have been happy to be back. –Heather Sharp
I am the surgical technician who assists Dr. Mustafa in surgery. I am also the receptionist on days we are not in surgery. I have been with Dr. Mustafa for over 15 years and really enjoy meeting and helping our patient's. -Jamie Perez
I am the receptionist for Dr. Mustafa and will assist you with any of your questions regarding insurance or financial matters. I enjoy meeting each of you in order to assist you in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with any of your questions. – Stacy Miller
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic, some Spanish and French
Payment Options
Medicare Accepted
Patient Financing Available
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Eid B. Mustafa MD, FACS
1201 Brook Ave, Wichita Falls,
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The smartphone witnessed over 2.3 million 'notify me' alerts from customers following the launch announcement on 16 May 2017.
"We are thrilled to have witnessed such a remarkable customer response for the Redmi 4. We had witnessed over 2.3 million 'notify me' requests from our customers," said Noor Patel, Director Category Management, Amazon India.
"Redmi 4 is our effort to provide a premium experience in the budget segment and we hope it is experienced by lakhs of customers. The love from our Mi Fans has been tremendous and it has allowed us to do a hat-trick of selling 250,000 units each in the first sales of all our smartphones this year," said Raghu Reddy, Online Sales Head, Xiaomi India.
The device is available in two variants, the 2GB RAM + 16 GB storage variant priced at Rs 6999 and the 3GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant priced at Rs 8999.


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Cindy Pavey of Wal Pavey Real Estate was engaged to sell a property for Margaret White at 204 Tooley Street in Maryborough in late 2019. In less than 2 weeks she had a contract and after some negotiation and building inspections, the property went unconditional. This was not an easy property to sell and it had been on the market with another agent for over 2 years. Then Cindy managed to find a rental property for Margaret in a very tight rental market for the Maryborough area at this time. I have no hesitation in recommending Cindy Pavey to anyone considering selling or buying. For clarification of the above my phone number is included. Signed Jim & Margaret
December 2019. April and I have been with Wal Pavey Real Estate of Maryborough for a little over ten years. From the start we found them to be nothing but professional and extremely helpful. No problem seemed to faze them and all matters were seen to in a timely and efficient manner. We have no hesitation in recommending there services to future customers and should the need arise We would happily use them again. Best regards, Mike and April Davies.
I bought my property back in 2004 through Wal Pavey Real Estate and they have managed it ever since, until I sold in 2019. They have been wonderful. In all that time it pretty much felt like I didn't have a property, except for the fortnightly payments going into the bank. They always chose great tenants who usually stayed long term, tenants that suited my property. They consulted me on these, giving honest opinions. Any small jobs required were sorted out instantly at reasonable cost (which is important when you are not local). I have been able to completely trust them. I strongly recommend them. Sue Makin Perth, WA.


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7 Ways to Get Rid of the Bed
For LifeEdited, Graham describes his sleeping requirements:
The apartment should have at least a queen size bed, ideally raised off the floor.
Or should the bed just go away?
Like this article? See also: 10 More Ways To Get Rid Of The Bed
Buckminster Fuller said:
"Our beds are empty two-thirds of the time.
Our living rooms are empty seven-eighths of the time.
Our office buildings are empty one-half of the time.
It's time we gave this some thought."
While Bucky notes that beds are used for a third of the time, we are asleep for much of that. So why do we give them so much space? What else can we do with them? TreeHugger has shown dozens of transformer sofas, but what about a more permanent solution?
Another Italian version of a loft bed that probably costs as much as buying a bedroom, but will help you make the most of small spaces, is the spectacular Tumidei line, which is full of interesting ideas.
There are a whole range of Murphy bed solutions where you just make the thing disappear; the biggest complaint about Murphy beds is that you have to make the bed, strap it down and make sure you didn't leave a book or magazine on it when it folds up. This problem is dealt with effectively with the BEDUP, where the bed goes straight up to the ceiling. Just make certain everyone has gotten out first. More on this design here: BEDUP: The Space-Saving Bed that Falls From the Ceiling
But perhaps the best solutions are those which are adapted to the particular situations and needs. Yen Ha and Michi Yanagishita updated the traditional trundle bed by building it into the floor of a unit. See the rest of that design here: Living with Less: First, Hide the Bed
Built-in lofts can be modest little exercises created by young architects. Kyu Sung Woo Architects dreamed up the Interlocking Puzzle Loft to make the most of the oddly-shaped room.
The Students Loft Box Home can be put anywhere. Christine wrote:
Students-Loft offers a win-win concept. Empty space gets used with a minimum of re-engineering required, leaving the originally commercially planned space intact (for when the businesses and industry come storming back on the heels of successful economic reforms). And students get living spaces, cost-effective and close to the site of their studies.
Then there is the over-the-top architecturally designed loft that probably cost as much as a house in America, like this one designed by Hogarth Architects "to provide all the functions required by a man about town."
Don't know if it is sustainable, but this is one of the prettiest staircases anywhere.
More photos here: Loft in Space by Hogarth Architects
Laurent McComber, Less is More: Loft Bed Makes Room for Baby
In America we seem to purchase our houses for a short period of a long lifecycle- instead of adapting our spaces to the quarter of our lives that we share with kids, we buy for the biggest crowd. That's why we love these clever adaptations of space to accommodate the bulge in numbers.
Like this article? See also: 10 More Ways To Get Rid Of The Bed
More on Furniture and Living in Small Spaces:
Transformer Furniture: 7 Objects That Aren't What They Seem
Transformer Furniture: Sofa Into Bunk Bed


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About My Happiness Resolutions
What's the Significance?
I chose these 12 resolutions to work towards. The following post will tell you more about them!
1. Walking My Dog
My family has two miniature dachshunds that were gifted to us by a rescue organization. Buzz, my pup, is about 5 pounds overweight for his size!! Oops.
2. LEarning a New Skill
Learning new things keeps the mind young and leads to greater opportunities. There are a lot of things I haven't learned and will never learn unless I take the initiative to learn them. I'm never going to magically start knowing Italian or be able to program apps or master a new form of art until I face it head on! This resolution will push me to expand my knowledge and bring me satisfaction as I improve (or at least have fun trying) these new skills.
New skills I want to learn: programming (particularly JavaScript), speaking Italian (I've tried but not with enough effort), and painting (a very foreign art form). I will add to these as I improve on others, but these are the three I want to start with.
3. Making Time for those Who MAtter
There are a lot of people who matter to me: my parents, sister, friends, boyfriend, and coworkers. Unfortunately I am a homebody. Even when my friends message all excited about a sleepover they're having, I can't get myself to feel as excited until I'm actually there with them. I enjoy spending time with all of these people, but hardly ever make the move myself to actually arrange to do something.
How I will make time for those who matter: I will arrange to get together with my friends more often, make sure I have nights to stay home with my family, brainstorm interesting date ideas, and make time to hang out one-on-one with my sister (a rare occurrence).
4. Finish a Long-Term Project
Nearly all of us have some sort of project we've been putting off for way too long! Whether it be finally sorting out your clothes closet to finishing a creative project you started months ago to reading the stack of books you checked out from the library and forgot about, there is unfinished business that needs to be taken care of!
Long-Term projects I will finish: finish a 50,000 word novels (I've been working on one for years, so close yet so far away), read my stack of library books, and sort through all of my closets and drawers.
5. Practicing Mindfulness
Sometimes I get a little caught up in my own affairs. Sometimes I let this seep into my interactions with others. Occasionally I have a tendency to interrupt while others are talking, don't filter enough of what comes out of my mouth, and have trouble seeing the other side of disagreements.
How I will be more mindful: filter what I say, complain less, listen when others are talking, consider the wants and needs of others.
6. Commiting to Volunteer
Volunteering can be done on many different levels. It can range from helping out at community events, assisting family members when they move homes, offering to do dishes, or being that one person who finally agrees to answer the teacher's question so class can move forward (this seems to happen a lot!)
How I will commit to volunteer: get signed up as a dog walker at the Humane Society, do more household chores without being asked, be more willing to help when others ask for it.
7. Managing My Emotions
This one will be a toughie. I experience rather extreme highs and lows of emotion and my actions are very much persuaded by how I feel. For example, when I don't like how far my boyfriend wants us to run, I simply don't talk to him the entire way. Now that's mighty immature of me! When irritated I stop talking to those who irritated me. When I get sad, angry, or am touched (such as by a happy movie ending) I cry. This will be harder to work on than the others because I have little control as to when I'll be emotional, but I will do my best! :)
How I will control my emotions: learn about calming techniques, learn ways to stop crying (such as pressing my tongue into the roof of my mouth), imagining how other people feel when I don't talk to them out of anger.
8. Thinking of Other People
Keeping others in mind is a great way to have successful social interactions. I've realized other the years that I sometimes have trouble getting excited for other people when good things happen to them. I also forget on occasion to remember birthdays and the importance of empathy.
How I will think of other people more: be excited for others, empathize, make note of all birthdays.
9. Being More Neat and Tidy
This is more about personal cleanliness for both home and body. I don't like doing laundry, but I also don't like having dirty clothes all over the floor. Sometimes I don't feel like washing my face twice a day, but I also don't like breaking out. Through this resolution I will work at keeping both my space and my person more neat and tidy.
How I will be more neat and tidy: pick up bedroom daily (after an initial big clean this shouldn't take too much time), follow skin care routine twice a day (even if feeling lazy), do two household chores a day (breaking up over the week as opposed to all on Sunday), use lotion and chapstick before bed.
10. Learning More About the WOrld
The world is a large and colorful place. There are also parts of it that are dark and sinister. However, I am not highly informed about either. I recall virtually nothing from history class, don't keep up with world news, and do not know much about different cultures or lifestyles. I have a desire to keep expanding my knowledge outside of the classroom and throughout adulthood.
How I will learn more about the world: read more nonfiction (it's actually a really exciting section of the library- so many topics!), read more world news each week, learn more about different cultures and time periods (this can also be accomplished through nonfiction).
11. Practicing Moderation
This resolution is mostly about no overeating. I love food and love eating, to put it simply! Sometimes when things taste good, I eat way more than I should (basically at some point of every day)! Unfortunately because of my height and body type, my estimated calorie maintenance point is only about 1700 whereas with my current eating habits would need to be more around 2300. So I need to start paying more attention to food labels to make sure I don't gain more weight (I've gone up about 6 pounds since January- oh no!!!)! I also want to moderate my screen time because I do more productive things when not in front of a screen!
How I will practice moderation: try out eating three square meals a day (a lot of my overeating comes from snacking), create meal listings that total about 500 calories (this way I won't have to worry so much about calories and it gives me a 1400 calorie safety net each week if friends want to go out for ice cream, we make s'mores over a campfire, etc.), limit screen time (apart from blogging and writing).
12. Working Towards Better Fitness
I feel as if this is a common goal among many people. I want to get leaner and stronger (I knew there was a problem when I broke a sweat trying to carry a watermelon from the car to the house). I can accomplish this by dedicating more time to physical fitness. I also want to improve running. It's getting better, but I have a ways to go yet!
How I will become more fit: do arm workouts with dumbbells, be more diligent about doing pilates (I started a fitness instagram!), and continue running with the goal of adding distance.
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Prayer Meeting for Healing
On First Thursday of each month from 1.00pm, prayer meetings for healing are held in the church. All welcome!
Coffee Mornings
On First Saturday of each month from 10.30am to 12.15pm, coffee mornings are held in the church with coffee, cake and Traidcraft stalls. At each coffee morning a different charity is supported, such as London Churches Refugee Fund and Christian Aid. All welcome!
Nursery School
The Eden Montessori Nursery School, headed by Mary Williams, an Elder of the church, for 30 children opened in September 2010. The mission statement and plans for the children can be found on their website:www.edenmontessori.co.uk
Contact: 020 7937 7337 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Church Affiliated Activities
Kensington URC is an active member of the Kensington Council of Churches (KCC), which also includes the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Coptic Orthodox and Russian Orthodox churches. Each year a Lent course is hosted by one of the member churches or Christian communities within the KCC.
Kensington URC is well represented at the Forum of Faith in Kensington and Chelsea where our former minister the Revd Dr James Mather was Chairman.
We support Christian Aid and church members are actively involved during Christian Aid Week in May.


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I hope that you are feeling better now! I've not had the flu yet this year, but my second graders have passed their colds to me a few times this season! I hear you about the piles of work....I have them too....but am just too tired after long school days to attack them some nights! We all need personal assistants, don't you think?ReplyDelete
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Oh yuck! Isn't feeling sick the worst?! Here's hoping that you get some relief!ReplyDelete
The sides! Absolutely! Carb heaven - nothing better!
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I hope that you're feeling better, and sorry about that growing pile of work. IT happens to me even when I'm not sick! Have fun with your sister this weekend!ReplyDelete
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[#7] Blue Hawaii
Blue Hawaii
The newly opened Aloha Property Management company manages several vacation rentals in Hawaii. To speed up their response to customer inquiries, they have commissioned you to write a program to calculate the the total cost of each of their various rental units given a requested reservation period.
The rental units each have fixed and variable costs, both of which have to be taken into account when processing the inquiries. More specifically:
1) Some units have seasonal rates (e.g. a winter rate and a summer rate)
2) An optional cleaning fee
3) A Transient Accommodation Sales Tax of 4.11416%
The Problem
Your task is to write a program that parses a list of rentals in
json format and prints out the names of the rental units along with their total cost for a particular reservation period.
The Input
You will be given a
vacation_rentals.json file containing the pertinent information for each of the different rental units. The rate attribute reflects the nightly cost. The beginning and ending date of a season, as well as the number of seasons in a year, are arbitrary.
Below is a snippet from this file outlining the details of three rental units - two with seasonal rates and one without:
[{"name":"Fern Grove Lodge","seasons":
"cleaning fee":"$98"},
{"name":"Paradise Inn","rate":"$250","cleaning fee":"$120"},
{"name":"Honu's Hideaway","seasons":
Another text file specifies the desired reservation period:
2011/05/07 - 2011/05/20
The Output
For each rental, output a single line with the name of the rental, followed by a colon and the total cost in US Dollars. For example:
Sea View Villa: $2545.98
Lelani Breeze: $1245.67
Be sure to format your currency correctly, for example write $1234.50, not $1234.5.
As a first step, seeing that a given rental can have different seasonal rates, you'd need to determine which seasons the reservation overlaps. In other words, the cost calculation needs to account for the fact that the nightly rate can vary over the span of the reservation.
For example, Fern Grove Lodge defines two rental seasons:
Given the following reservation period,
2011/05/07 - 2011/05/20
the booking would fall into two different seasons.
Remember that the rate is nightly, with the check-in time being at 3pm in the afternoon and the check-out time around 11am in the morning. So for the 7 nights from May 7th to the morning of May 14th, the nightly rate of $137 would apply. The last 6 nights are in the next season (with the clients checking out in the morning of May 20) and would cost $220 per night. The total base rental cost then would be:
(7 x $137) + (6 x $220) = $2279.00
Once the base rental cost has been calculated, the (optional) cleaning fee has to be added and the Sales Tax applied to the entire amount. So the total cost that would need to be returned for the reservation in this unit would be:
($2279.00 + $98) x 1.0411416 = $2474.79
For the sake of simplicity, we can assume that the seasons all abut each other, don't overlap and don't have gaps between them.
Good luck!


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Adrian City Commission Meeting
The commission packet and agenda for the Tuesday, January 21, 2020 City Commission meeting at 7:00pm
Location: Lenawee County Historical Museum
Permanent sculpture
Donated by the Haviland Memorial Association
Construction/Material: Granite
Value: In 1909 it cost $1,714
Funds were raised by Haviland Memorial Association. The inscription on the sculpture reads "A Tribute to a Life Consecrated to the Betterment of Humanity". There is also a drinking fountain at the base with an inscription "I was thirsty and ye gave me drink".
Laura Haviland is one of Lenawee County's best-known and most-admired citizens. Born in 1808, Mrs. Haviland's life was dedicated to helping others. She was a teacher, a nurse, a missionary, an abolitionist, a humanitarian, a temperance reformer and a mother. Laura Haviland organized one of the first stations on the Underground Railroad in Michigan, for which she earned a $3000 bounty on her head, and she was also devoted to the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
The idea for the Laura Haviland statue was first conceived in 1907 by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Haviland Association. Six hundred people made donations from 5 cents to 500 dollars in order to raise the needed funds of $1740 to create the statue in 1907. The Laura Haviland Statue unveiling took place on June 24, 1909.
Artist: H. Barnicoat
Quincy, MA
The commission packet and agenda for the Tuesday, January 21, 2020 City Commission meeting at 7:00pm
Christmas Tree Pick-up for City of Adrian residents will take place Saturday, January 11th, and Saturday,
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It has been said that if you drive 100 miles to see a rare bird, and you can actually identify that bird, you are a true birder!
Since we love traveling to look for birds, but at the same time, we care about our environment, Western Cuyahoga Audubon offers a way to offset the carbon impact of some of this driving. It is the Carbon Offset Western Cuyahoga Audubon Project, modeled on the effort launched at the 2011 Midwest Birding Symposium.
Here is how it works: Any time we have a field trip where more than 100 miles of travel may be involved (Think Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area or Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge) participants may voluntarily contribute to a fund, based on mileage. Monies generated by carbon offset will go toward habitat preservation in our Rocky River Important Bird Area, or in another area of local interest.
While there are many carbon offset models and calculators, we offer a simple formula.
Carbon Offset Project Update
Our special funds for the Carbon Offset Bird Project has seen a bit of a boost. Some of our members checked off the Carbon Offset funds on their application when renewing or becoming a new member. These funds will be used to assist in purchasing property for the protection of habitat, plants and wildlife within our Western Cuyahoga Audubon area. Thank you!
Fund total as of October 15, 2016 $ 259.00
This is completely voluntarily, just another way to help, and of course any donation to the fund is welcome.
Download the form below to accompany your donation:
Download: Carbon Offset Form
Make A Donation to Western Cuyahoga Audubon. Your gifts guarantee chapter activities, programs and research continues to reach members and connect to birding conservationists around the world. Use our safe and secure PayPal payment button below to make a donation of any amount you choose. All donations are gratefully received.


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Just a normal day in the life of the Dunn family.
Seasoned stunt professionals Jim and Celia Dunn have appeared in Hollywood films such as Poltergeist , Scary Movie, X-Men II, Shanghi Noon and Jumangi. Their children, Connor, 15, Ali, 11, and Austin, 9, boast impressive IMDB resumes as well.
Connor excels in karate, cliff jumping, mountain biking, highfalls, flips, gymnastics, trampolining and waterskiing, while Ali has been trained in sword work, gymnastics, ski jumping, cliff jumping, back flips and high-wire balance.
The youngest, Austin, performs daredevil ski stunts, biking and karate.
Keep an eye out for the Dunns. The somewhat disturbing fire dance pictured below was shot for their upcoming reality TV show.
Scroll all the way down for a video gallery of the Dunns' demo reels.
"The Dunn family children are set ablaze in their front yard for a pilot reel for a reality show."
"Connor, 7, performs a stunt on the set of Catwoman."
"Connor and Austin practice karate in preparation for their next roles."


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Dr. Wong graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1998. Dr. Wong brings 17 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge as a chiropractor. Since graduating, he has been the owner/sole practitioner of a successful private practice for 10 years and more recently, for the last 7 years, he has focused his chiropractic practice on rehabilitation.
His techniques include Diversified, Thompson and Activator Method. Dr. Wong is also familiar with and uses various soft-tissue therapies and mobilization techniques. He can provide instruction on everyday rehabilitation exercise and/or stretches.
The Well is very excited to welcome Dr. Wong and his vast experience and knowledge to our team. He will be a great asset assisting our clients towards their goals of better health!
Dr. Manavi is a compassionate and dedicated chiropractor that employs an evidence-based approach to patient care. His goal is guide his patients to whole-body wellness and to provide them with the necessary tools to achieve and maintain optimal health, high quality of life and happiness. Dr. Manavi focuses on patient education and active rehabilitation through targeted exercise. He uses a variety of manual techniques including but not limited to spinal and extremity adjustments, mobilizations, and soft-tissue therapies.
Dr. Manavi is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also holds an Honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. He is a chiropractor in good standing with the Canadian and Ontario Chiropractic Associations. Growing up in Toronto, Dr. Manavi played competitive soccer from a very young age. It is there that he developed a passion for the human body, physical and mental fitness and rehabilitation. His desire to be a skillful and effective manual practitioner grew throughout his post-graduate education where he learned the ways in which he could improve the lives of the many people troubled with physical injuries.
Dr. Manavi is committed to staying current with research and literature to provide the best available care for his patients. When he is not working, Dr. Manavi enjoys playing soccer, running, hiking, camping and spending time with friends and family.


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Password TipsPasswords are the key to many systems and applications. Your password helps to prove who you are, ensure your privacy, and protect the privacy of data you may have access to.
Compromised passwords are one of the means by which unauthorized people gain access to a system. Someone logging on under your name has access not only to your computer files, but may also have access to your personal information (e.g. benefits, bank information) and may impersonate you to send malicious e-mail.
Many times you are requested to choose and maintain a password for various purposes (e.g. sign on to a file server, access your e-mail, use a password protected screensaver).
At Azusa Pacific University, these passwords allow access to important University systems (e.g. e-mail, home.apu.edu, AllAccess, PeopleSoft, Enterprise Document Management System, and more).
It's important to choose a strong password and protect it since there are many password-cracking programs readily available on the Internet and passwords are the key to access many computer systems or applications. A strong password makes it reasonably difficult to guess the password in a short period of time either through human guessing or the use of automated password cracking programs.
Password Managers
The IMT Security Office does not officially recommend or endorse these tools, however, they are useful and secure. The tools listed here employ Trust No One (TNO) encryption. Meaning, the company cannot access your data--ever.
Passwords and Passphrases
Passwords and passphrases perform the same functions as described above, but achieve them in different ways. Described below are best practices for developing either a strong password or a strong passphrase.
While both will work for your access to APU resources, we encourage the use of passphrases because they are (when done correctly) even more secure than a strong password while being easy to remember.
PasswordsThe following are general recommendations for creating a strong password:
A Strong Password should
PassphraseA passphrase could be a lyric from a song, a Bible verse, or a favorite quote. An example of a strong passphrase is "Superman is $uper str0ng!". A nonsensical word can built using the first letter from each word in a phrase (e.g. C$200wpG., represents "Collect $200 when passing Go."). These typically have additional benefits such as being longer and easier to remember.
Using Passwords and Passphrases
The following are several recommendations for using passwords.
Do not share your password with anyone for any reason.Passwords should not be shared with anyone. In situations where someone requires access to another individual's protected resources, delegation of permission options should be explored. For example, Google Calendar allows users to delegate control of their calendar to another user without sharing any passwords.
Change your passwords periodically.The frequency of password changes is generally based on the privilege or access level of the account. Accounts with greater privilege or access should have their password changed more frequently. If any University password has been compromised or you suspect it's been compromised, change your passwords immediately and contact the IMT Support Desk.
Do not write your password down or store in an insecure manner.As a general rule, you should avoid writing down your password. In cases where it is necessary to write down a password, that password should be stored in a secure location (e.g. in your wallet or in a locked file) and properly destroyed when no longer needed. Consider writing down hints, not the password. Never store a password in an unencrypted electronic file or use the "save my password" feature.
Use a password manager with strong encryption.
Using a password manager to store your password is not recommended unless the password manager leverages strong encryption and requires authentication prior to use. Use a strong password/passphrase for your password manager. Maintain a back up copy of your password manager. LastPass and KeePass are examples of password managers that use strong encryption.
Avoid reusing a password.When changing an account password, you should avoid reusing a previous password. If a user account was previously compromised, either knowingly or unknowingly, reusing a password could allow that user account to, once again, become compromised. Similarly, if a password was shared, reusing that password could allow someone unauthorized access to your account.
At APU, a password history is kept of all passwords used to help users avoid reusing passwords. This history never expires, so you will only be able to use a given password once.
Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts.While using the same password for multiple accounts makes it easier to remember your passwords, it can also have a chain effect allowing an unauthorized person to gain unauthorized access to multiple systems. This is particularly important when dealing with more sensitive accounts such as your APU NetID or your personal online banking account.
These passwords should differ from the password you use for online newspapers and other web-based accounts. Avoid using the same password for test and production systems.
Do not use automatic logon functionality.Using automatic logon functionality negates much of the value of using a password. If a malicious user is able to gain physical access to a system that has automatic logon configured, they will be able to take control of the system and access all your information.
Log out and quit applications.When vacating your workstation, completely log off the computer or otherwise secure your workstation from unauthorized use (e.g. locked screensaver). When vacating a public computer (kiosk or public lab), completely log out and quit the application before you leave.
Be aware of Phishing tricks.Never provide your password over e-mail or based on an e-mail request. Hackers try to trick people into giving away their passwords and other personal information by sending fake e-mails that appear to come from common Web sites such as the University, eBay, PayPal, or a local bank. See Spam and Phishing Defense for additional information.
Notify technical staff if access is no longer needed.If you terminate your University employment or change departments, contact your technical coordinator to let them know that access is no longer needed.


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Berkeley Homes is proud to be part of a brand-new community coming to Castle Pines, located east of I-25, just 15 minutes south of the Denver Tech Center. Designed to feel close and away all at the same time, the Canyons will honor the land's rolling topography and beautiful stands of Gambel Oak while creating beautiful spaces to play, gather and unwind.
Located in the Ramble Park neighborhood at the Canyons, the new homes in our Candlelight Collection will live happily at the intersection of classic-Colorado and clean-contemporary design. These detached single-family homes include four 2-story home plans sized from 1,650 to 1,900 square feet with base prices starting in the high $400s.
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Budget carrier AirAsia's India chief, Mittu Chandilya, was rumoured to be leaving the airline in March after his contract with the airline ends, according to the Economic Times.
Chandilya was brought on board the airline's management team by AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes to run its India joint venture. Three people are being considered to replace Chandilya, but Amar Abrol -- chief of AirAsia Bhd's insurance arm Tune Money -- is reportedly the frontrunner to become the next AirAsia India chief executive.
According to Business Standard, Chandilya was promoted to the managing director's post in August last year, when the airline went through a shareholding rejig. AirAsia declined to comment on the rumour.
According to reports, Chandilya's exit is reportedly part of the steady attrition at AirAsia's top management level, considering the disagreements among the airline's shareholders.
A Times of India report said Chandilya was not pleased by the way the airline was being controlled by its Malaysian parent company.
According to TOI, trouble had been brewing among the shareholders for a while. AirAsia is a joint venture with AirAsia Bhd holding 49 percent, Tata Sons has a 41 stake and Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace holds the remaining 10 percent. TOI reported that Bhatia had opposed the fact that AirAsia almost completely dominated the airline. He had allegedly threatened court proceedings against the violation of the effective control norm.
According to Business Standard, the airline has failed to scale the expected heights due to intense competition, a sluggish market and continuous losses.
According to TOI, AirAsia India Pvt Ltd's (AAIPL) loss increased to Rs. 61.1 crore in the September quarter of this fiscal, rising from Rs. 44.1 crore in the preceding quarter.


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Aaron Australian born and bred Has been writing lyrics since a young age In 2005 he published two books one of which this is Containing all lyrics to date Omnibus a plethora of poems and Mantra a holy sigh To say the least Altogether 151 lyrics in two books for the world This book is dedicated to all that express spiritual development To all loved and the multiverse All poems are special to me and I hope you can enjoy them also Take what comes to heart, as it is its purpose But remember you have to know to explain All knowledge is pain To all that despise it Its not meant for you get wise To all inspired why not try it Complete your minds thought don't deny it But know these writings start to end Flowed while channelling No mistake's or knowledge full fakes Spending days to write what's made But complete full role Heeding a thought in time to express and shine Sqorpio1980 Aaron Waddington Sirius USEIT undying services etched in time
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Recently, I was asked a really good question after a webinar I conducted on HR Metrics that Matter. Here is the question:
Do you have any suggestions on how to measure engagement? Our company does an annual associate opinion survey, but we are looking for cost effective ways to do more frequent pulse checks on engagement levels. We would like to focus on certain departments that really drive our customer service scores.What a great question. I have a ton of suggestions, but will try to keep this as brief as possible.
We have found that is makes more sense to look at engagement data more frequently. Instead of doing one huge survey per year, consider shortening that survey and adding several pulse check surveys on perhaps a quarterly basis. This added frequency will allow you to analyze changes in engagement and act on those issues rather than waiting until you have dissatisfied customers.
To answer the question above on HOW to get that accomplished, I would say there are several ways. If you have the talent in house to design or have access to valid questions and analyze the data, then you can use an online survey tool to deliver and analyze the surveys. Tools like SurveyMonkey are quite popular. (See previous post on 13 Employee survey must haves)
If you do not have that expertise inside the company then I would suggest a third party survey company. The main advantage to this option is the objectivity a third party brings. Employees tend to be more forthright when third parties are involved. Also, third parties specialize in this research, so the value of understanding engagement is worth the extra expense in my opinion. (I do have a strong bias here, in the name of full disclosure)
The last part of the above question is key for me, wanting to focus on the departments that drive the customer services scores. If you have customer data, it is very easy to analyze that data with employee data to see what drives customer satisfaction as it relates to employee behaviors and satisfaction. These studies are great because you can determine statistically what you need to focus on to move the service score. (Happy employees equal happy customers)
A very cost effective way to get excellent customer data is to ask your customer-facing employees. There is research that states that the data from employees that are on the front lines with customers is highly correlated to actual customer data.
Our company has heard many times, "What do I do with all this engagement data?" "I am not sure how to take action on these results." To really get to data that is actionable you really need to be able to slice and dice your data to get to engagement drivers and/or root causes of dissatisfaction. So, which ever method you use to get your data, it is most important to actually DO something with it.
How have you measured engagement? What works in your company?


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As a central component of your event, the choice of venue is critical. It should therefore be made with your goals, your vision, the number of guests, and the type of event in mind. Here are some key things to consider in your choice of venue.


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