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Raleigh Cluster of InterExchange Au Pair USA spend two of our Monthly Cluster Meetings volunteering in our community. In 2014 we focused our efforts on ending hunger in the NC Triangle because in North Carolina, one in four children is at risk for hunger. There are 116,000 children in the greater Triangle area who are not sure where their next meal will come from (also known as "food insecure").
Between our two events, we contributed over 40 hours of service in 2014. As Local Coordinator for the Raleigh Cluster, Suzanne Miller is very proud of the hard work these au pairs gave to make Raleigh a better place for everyone! These two events were a great experience for our au pairs to learn about a different aspect of our community, get to know one another through conversations as we worked, and give back to the community we live in.
Food Bank Trip in May
On May 17th we spent a Saturday afternoon at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at their Raleigh Warehouse. We bagged beans from the large crop bags that arrived at the food bank into smaller 2 pound bags for families to be able to use. We bagged kidney beans, navy beans, and black eyed peas.
Gleaning in October
On Saturday, October 18th we spent the morning Sweet Potato Gleaning in a field in Johnston County near Benson. Our Gleaning was through the InterFaith Food Shuttle and the Society of St. Andrew. We joined in their Yam Jam 2014*, which is an annual effort to collect and distribute extra sweet potatoes grown right here in the Raleigh area. This event also counted as a cultural event, because North Carolina is the #1 grower of Sweet Potatoes in the US. We were able to connect with NC's farming culture and see where sweet potatoes come from. It was a beautiful fall day to spend time outside in the field.
Gleaning is the process where volunteers salvage the crops of the fields after the farmer has harvested all that is wanted from the field. 40% of food in the US is wasted, and this is a way to salvage healthy, good food for families in need. In our case the bags of sweet potatoes were headed straight from our event to a mobile farmers market for under-served areas or food deserts (places without a grocery store or fresh food access within 1 mile). Here is a video from 2011's Yam Jam (The same event we joined this year) to give you an idea of what we did.
(*Note: A Yam and a Sweet Potato are not the same. But, as one staff member told me, Yam Jam has a much better sound to it than Sweet Potato Jam, so the name has stuck.)
Suzanne is the InterExchange Au Pair USA Local Coordinator for Raleigh, North Carolina.


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Slow Cooker Borscht
This one's for Deb, a friend of mine up in Seattle. :)
It's been super-windy and rather cold all this last week. After spending some time in the morning listening to the wind howl about the eaves and against the windows, we decided yesterday that soup was definitely in order for dinner. We also wanted to get stuff done, so anything requiring a lot of time was out. Enter the slow cooker. But what to make?
We had some beets that were harvested in Grantsville that needed to be used up. Now, naturally we could have done…
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On Baked Milk and Slow Cookers
This is an update to making baked milk from my original post on Ryazhenka.
As I've mentioned here before, we recently obtained a slow cooker. We've been happily slow-cooking our way through a couple of cookbooks, trying this or that recipe on a whim and generally being pleased with the results. There've been a few duds, like the French Onion Soup That Wasn't, but by and large, the slow cooker has turned out to be an excellent decision.
Now that we're more experienced with it, we've been looking at some of our own recipes and considering whether…
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
I cannot believe I haven't talked about this yet. This is the first recipe that we made in our new slow cooker and it is absolutely fabulous. (Kudos to ArachneJericho who recommended it to us!) I've already made this three times and we haven't even owned our slow cooker an entire month!
I love barbecued pulled meat. Chicken and pork especially. But I've never really attempted to make it myself because it seemed so complicated and involved lots of oven-time, which heats up our small kitchen incredibly. (However, in the winter, it makes for a nice room to play…
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Slow Cooker Chili
I promise it won't be all slow cookers all the time, but I do have this nifty new toy. :D We're working on adapting some of our favorite Latvian recipes to it, like plovs and šķovēti kāposti, which we think are very well-suited. (The plovs was made to my father-in-law's recipe, which is braised in a sealed roasting pan in the oven. It worked well but there's still some testing to do before I write the final recipe.)
One thing I really wanted to do with our new slow cooker was make a real chili. I've tried before on…
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Slow Cooked Pintos Picadillo
Recently, we gave in to temptation after we cashed in our change jar and bought a handsome new 5qt programmable slow cooker. We'd been talking about it for several months and after talking it over with a close friend of ours who loves her slow cooker, we decided to do it.
To go along with it, she recommended "Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are" by Robin Robertson. We had a lot to learn and while I know meat dishes are incredibly popular…
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How can modelling be applied to human health?
The challenge is to understand how the key factors affecting health will be altered by climate change
One approach is to sift through historical data to look for correlations between a past change in climate and human health. So a change in rainfall might have been linked to an increase in the spread of cholera, or a rise in sun exposure to additional skin cancers.
A related approach is to look for climate variables that show correlations with the incidence of disease – typically infectious disease. A good example is the spread of dengue fever, caused by the world's most common mosquito-borne virus.
Numbers of dengue-carrying mosquitoes are strongly dependent on temperature, moisture levels and sunshine. Indeed, a computer simulation used to predict mosquito numbers on the basis of these variables provided a good match for the yearly incidence of dengue disease in a range of countries, from Honduras to Thailand.
The most significant short-term 'natural' climate variation is the El Niño. Rainfall and temperature changes seen in El Niño events have been linked to epidemics of several tropical diseases. The 1997–98 El Niño event raised winter temperatures to 5°C above average in Lima, Peru, more than doubling the number of daily hospital admissions for diarrhoea.
Knowing when El Niño is due can enable countries to prepare for its impact. People can protect themselves from its direct effects, such as storms. In addition, countries such as Botswana now know that as simple a measure as sea surface temperature, through its effects on rainfall, will have a major impact on the spread of malaria, giving them several months' advance warning of a possible epidemic.Lead image:
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- Climate's strong fingerprint in global cholera outbreaks
- World Health Organization: Dengue
- Distribution, seasonal variation and dengue transmission prediction in Sisaket, Thailand (2013) [PDF]
- Effect of El Niño and ambient temperature on hospital admissions for diarrhoeal diseases in Peruvian children (2000)
- Use of rainfall and sea surface temperature monitoring for malaria early warning in Botswana (2005)


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Year 4
Mrs A. Davies
We have had a fun packed year of learning!!!!
Look at some of the things we got up too:
Summer Term 2017
Our Topics this term:
New Visions - Year 4 are learning about the history and geography of the area around us. Pupils will get the chance to study landscape photography and art, use their numerical data skills to sort information about their area and use their writing skills to write about the history of their area.
We would love any old photos of the area around Maesteg please! Children will be meeting and interviewing older members of the community on Tuesday 2nd May!
Numeracy - This term we will be learning about:
2 D and 3D shapes, angle, symmetry, tessellation, perimeter and area, direction, coordinates and pictographs as well as reasoning.
Literacy - We will be applying our Literacy skills to our topic work and Science.
Science - Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their scientific evaluative skills through investigation and will be learning about Magnetic Forces.
Well-Being - Pupils will be learning about drug awareness, staying safe and following PATHs PLus scheme which this term deals with recognising emotions, controlling anger and regulating behaviour by using control signals.
ICT - Year 4 are learning lots of different ways to create code and program using algorithms to create an educational game in their topic 'We are Software Developers.'
Homework - Spelling tests will be each Monday. Homework is fortnightly. Please encourage your child to read each day and use Mathletics as much as they can at home.
PE - Every Friday afternoon. Please make sure your child comes to school with PE kit that includes leggings or tracksuit bottoms and is not wearing jewellery.
Thank you for your support! Diolch yn fawr iawn!
Mrs O'Mahony
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If I'm being real, this week actually kinda went by quickly... talk about a nice change, right? But, I'm hoping this trend ends when it comes to the weekend and the minutes go by at glacial pace.
I am finally getting this look here on the blog - the past few times I've tried to post, something has always come up. GRR.
For some reason, I've just been seriously attracted to everything off-the-shoulder this season. I don't even have that great of shoulders to show off, but these fluttery numbers keep finding their way into my closet. This top especially is one of my favorites! I know... total shocker coming from the girl who pretty never wears anything pink. Total pink item count in my closet: 3. Total black item count in my closet: 87645168654.
I've also been living in these jeans - they are so perfect for any occasion. I've worn them to work with a tank and blazer and on a date with a halter top. Versatility is key, my friends. I've linked these and my other denim favorites that are all still on sale right now as part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! And, I've grouped up with my favorite bloggers to give one of you a $1350 giftcard to shop until you drop. Be sure to enter below!
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No matter how much you try and take care, there are moments in our lives when you simply can't just avoid having pimples, acne or breakouts. Some are luckier and manage to get out of the teenage years with a clear skin, whereas other have to fight skin flare-ups for the rest of their lives.
When you struggled the whole life with facial blemishes and pimples for so long, you come to realize that you actually need a lotion that doesn't clog pores. The water-based and oil-free facial moisturizers work the best in the case of adults with acne-prone skin.
- "Non-comedogenic"… what's that?
- Is it the case for me to get a non comedogenic face moisturizer?
- What to look for when buying a non comedogenic moisturizer?
- Last tips!
- Top 3 Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer Reviews
- Best Oil Free Non Comedogenic Face Moisturizer
- Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
- Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer with SPF
- Best Non-Comedogenic Anti-Aging Moisturizer
- Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Dry Skin
- Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Oily Skin
"Non-comedogenic"… what's that?
"Non comedogenic" comes from "comedo", which is the official term for an acne lesion. This kind of injury makes the skin pores clog from excess of your natural skin oils. Once these pores are clogged, they become a place for bacteria and dirt, which cause acne blemishes.
All substances that make your pores clogged and prone to comedo are called comedogenic. Therefore, a non comedogenic facial moisturizer would be one that doesn't clog your pores, thus not giving the opportunity for blemishes and acne breakouts.
Is it the case for me to get a non comedogenic face moisturizer?
No matter if you are a teenager or an adult struggling with breakouts, it's time for you to use non-comedogenic moisturizer for face. You can treat pimples or acne by simply buying an oil-free face cream.
If you have sensitive skin, oily skin or combination skin, you may also non-comedogenic moisturizers.
Typically, the non comedogenic products are more natural and don't contain so many irritants as standard facial lotions, giving you a clearer and healthier skin.
You might not think it, but even dry skin could benefit from the oil-free lotion as typically a skin becomes dry because of using the wrong skin care products. It might seem not useful, but dry skin could be nourished by the oil-free moisturizers and also get more hydration.
Non comedogenic moisturizers go great for many skin problems. Breakouts, rosacea, acne, eczema, psoriasis and so many more benefit from the oil-free lotions.
We all want our skin to be softer, smoother and clearer. And we all can get that by using a non comedogenic moisturizer.
What to look for when buying a non comedogenic moisturizer?
You don't want to add more oil to your face and it's better to check the label of your skin products- some of them might contribute to your skin problems.
It's difficult to pile up a list of ingredients to stay away from, but there are some you should always avoid especially if your skin is oily or acne prone.
No matter how tempting their smell might be, stay away from coconut oil, cocoa butter, lanolin as they are highly comedogenic. They are great for the dry skin, they fail for other skin types. You should also avoid paraffin, petroleum, algae derivatives and myristyl lactate that make your pores clog too much oil. Obviously enough, stay away from any products containing oil- mineral, almond, so on- they are comedogenic.
Last tips!
Using a non comedogenic moisturizer won't be enough for your skin as there are other habits that could improve your skin.
Wash your hands throughout the day as you touch your face a lot during a day and each time you do that with a dirty hand you introduce a host of bacteria to your skin.
As you use your cell phone near your face, clean your phone every so often with an alcohol swab to eliminate the chance of bacteria building-up and giving breakouts on your skin.
Avoid also rough scrubbing, harsh soaps, granular exfoliating products that irritate your skin and make is red and sore. Use gentle non comedogenic cleansers for your face and gently massage your skin.
Use the non comedogenic moisturizer within a few minutes of showering or washing your face and apply it while your skin is still a bit damp.
Last, but not least, give balance and health to your skin with a non comedogenic moisturizer that actually hydrates and nourishes your skin.
Top 3 Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer Reviews
One of the best non comedogenic moisturizers out there is St. Ives Timeless Skin Facial Moisturizer.
This 10-ounce jar of St.Ives comes at a great price and is made with collagen and elastin proteins.
It hydrates and makes your skin softer, smoother and even younger.
This moisturizer doesn't contain any parabens or phthalates, but only natural exfoliants, extracts and vitamins.
It's a very light moisturizer that doesn't leave your skin greasy and gives good hydration at the same time.
You can see right the way how this non comedogenic moisturizer fights dryness of your skin, giving it more elasticity also.
This is safe and gentle on all skin types as it is hypoallergenic and non-irritating.
In order to get better results, you should use it daily. Keep in mind that this has no SPF protection.
Christina Moss Naturals created the Facial Moisturizer, Organic and 100% Natural Face Moisturizing Cream that is great for all skin types, women or men altogether.
This moisturizer uses only organic ingredients and no chemicals or preservatives which makes it best for an organic fan.
It works amazing on all skin types- oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin and combination skin. This nourishes, hydrates and gives your skin only essential oils and organic ingredients.
This is a hypo allergenic moisturizer that is also light, absorbs quickly and may be used also around eye area. It doesn't leave a film, build up or clog your pores. It doesn't dry your skin or make it greasy at the same time.
This is a product not tested on animals and each jar is made fresh with recycled plastic and biodegradable labels. It's the first option for all the environmental lovers out there.
It has a subtle smell of black licorice-some simply love this smell!
You only need to apply lightly after a shower as a little goes a long way and it absorbs fast into the skin. This jar lasts for a long time.
For better results, you should keep it in the fridge.
Another amazing non comedogenic moisturizer is CeraVe Moisturizing Facial Lotion PM.
This is a lighter version of the regular CeraVe lotion that is great for daily use.
The CeraVe non comedogenic moisturizer protects and restores the skin, maintaining it younger fresher and healthier also.
It's rich in ceramides, essential ingredients and has no smell. It absorbs fast into the skin, leaving it non greasy, smooth and healthy.
This moisturizer goes deep into the skin and it nourishes it, removing blemishes, severe acne and other skin problems.
Very sensitive skin benefits a lot from this moisturizer that doesn't sting either. A little of this goes a long way.
This moisturizer gives your skin a radiant look and doesn't clog pores.
Non allergenic, light and fragrance free this is a great non comedogenic moisturizer that comes at a very good price also.
Best Oil Free Non Comedogenic Face Moisturizer
For the oil free non-comedogenic moisturizer that does it all, it seems that Era Organics has created the best moisturizer with its Natural Face Moisturizer Cream.
This moisturizer contains organic Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil, shea butter, olive oils, cocoa butter, hemp seed oil along vitamins A, B, C, E and they all work for the same thing: keeping your skin healthier.
This moisturizer goes deep into the skin and its non-greasy formula absorbs fast, leaving no residue.
A little goes a long way and your skin feels softer and smoother right the way.
The damaged cells are repaired with this moisturizer and new cells are supported to grow and restore, giving the skin the natural 5.5 PH balance.
This moisturizer protects even against aging and makes the fine lines and wrinkles vanish.
The dry skin also benefits from this moisturizer as it's safe also for children. It's not oily, doesn't clog pores.
There is no alcohol, parabens, fragrances, toxins or fillers in this moisturizer.
This product is efficient on every skin type: dry, oily, combination or damages skin. Customers with various problems (acne scars, eczema, rosacea, acne prone skin and so on) noticed the benefits of this moisturizer.
And, if you're not happy with the results, you can always send it back as there is a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
When your face is acne prone, you still want to moisturize your skin and solve your skin problems just as well.
This moisturizer helps your skin to even the tones and prevents and fights against acne and other skin problems.
It provides also sun protection (SPF 15) so it fights sun's bad UVA/UVB also.
This goes for all skin types and it's very efficient when it comes to dullness, brown spots on skin.
It has a sight, fresh fragrance and it's kind of thick, needing some moments to get into the skin.
A little goes a long way so this moisturizer can get you for some months.
Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer with SPF
If you want to get rid of your skin problems even in the summer time and not to use another sun screen moisturizer in order to keep the bad SPF away, you should get Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 35.
This is a moisturizer for daily use that works amazing for sensitive skin as well as it does for the oily skin. It doesn't clog pores, its dermatologist recommended and manages very well all kinds of skin problems.
You can use this if you have severe acne, acne scars, and clogged pores and so on.
Its UVA/UVB sun protection is pretty high: SPF 35.
This is a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer that combines long-lasting moisturizing with efficient sun protection in order to get a smoother, softer skin.
Your skin looks also younger when using this oil-free formula that absorbs fast into the skin.
The moisturizer is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and also alcohol-free.
There are no side effects when using this moisturizer and a simple pump goes a long way. This should get you for three good months if used once a day.
Best Non-Comedogenic Anti-Aging Moisturizer
It seems that Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer with SPF 15 is an all-in-one facial moisturizer that does so many good things for your skin, not only fighting acne or other skin problems.
This oil free moisturizer smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, increases brightness, evens skin tones and fights also against aging spots.
This moisturizer even has a SPF 15 sunscreen, thus protecting you against sun's bad rays.
This non-comedogenic moisturizer is not only oil free, but also fragrance free.
It contains VitaNiacin complex, vitamins C, B3 and E and gives your skin a younger look.
It absorbs fast into the skin, is not sticky or greasy.
This is moisturizer hydrates, nourishes your skin, making it smoother and softer shinier.
Its dispenser is easy to use and you get great quality moisturizer for the money you pay.
Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Dry Skin
For the face that is dry and needs good moisturizing, try the Clean & Clear ESSENTIALS Dual Action Moisturizer.
This non-comedogenic moisturizer is oil-free and nourishes the dry skin, fighting against pimples just as well.
This contains Salicylic Acid (0.5%) and this increases the moisturizer's efficiency.
The moisturizer is easy to apply and a little goes a long way.
It makes your skin soft, smooth and it doesn't over-dry the skin. It has a subtle, nice fragrance.
Please try not to use other topical acne medications at the same time or right after this moisturizer as it might get you skin over dry or even irritated. In case you do it, seek to get medications from a doctor.
Avoid this moisturizer in contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with water.
It's better to start with one application daily, than gradually increase to two to three times. Cleanse skin before applying this.
Best Non Comedogenic Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Even if your skin is oily or combination skin, you still need good hydration and protection against pimples.
The CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion moisturizes and creates a protective skin barrier.
This non-comedogenic, non-irritating moisturizer contains ceramides that soften the skin and gives it a good balance just as well.
This is easy to apply and has a hygienic pump. It has gentle, subtle smell and doesn't leave your skin oily or greasy.
The moisturizer absorbs fast and deep into the skin and keeps it hydrated all day long.


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The Chosen
How did Chaim Potok tie in the motif of war in chapter 1?? PLZ help
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The Chosen also depends on historical knowledge relating to the end of the second world war and the establishment of Israel. The Zionist movement began in the late nineteenth century in Europe, with its goal the creation of the state of Israel in the area then known as Palestine. The Zionist movement had some support throughout the beginning of the twentieth century, most prominently by Britain through the Balfour Declaration, but it was only after the end of World War II when the establishment of a Jewish secular state became a realistic possibility. During the war, a Zionist conference held at the Biltmore Hotel in New York called for unrestricted Jewish immigration into Palestine and the ultimate establishment of the area as a Jewish commonwealth. After the war, President Truman made public his support for Zionism, and the British (who were the main supporters of Zionism) referred the issue to the United Nations, which urged partition of Palestine and the establishment of Israel.


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A&E: The straw that broke the camel's back
It is often said visits to A&E units are rising rapidly. That is true, but it does not tell the whole story - as a new report shows.
Over the last four years the numbers attending A&E in England have risen by 11% to nearly 22m last year.
However, this has largely been driven by patients going to minor injury units and walk-in clinics, which are included in the national figures.
If you look at the 140 major A&E hospital trusts the numbers have been pretty steady.
So why have many hospitals been missing their waiting time target and, hence, said to be in crisis?
A new analysis by the Health and Social Care Information Centre sheds light on this.
Its report shows that there has been a small, but significant increase in the number of over-65s attending the major A&E units.
As a proportion of overall attendances they now account for 21% of the total - up from 19% four years ago.
This is likely to be largely driven by the ageing population, although some have suggested cuts in community health and social care budgets have made it harder to keep elderly people well,
In numbers terms it amounts to a surprisingly small amount of patients, about 150,000.
However, these people are more likely to need tests and monitoring and, therefore, take longer to see in A&E.
The change - described as a "subtle shift" by information centre chair Kingsley Manning - has meant standards have dropped.
Performance is measured by the proportion of patients who wait longer than four hours to be seen.
In 2008-9, just under 3% did, but by last year this had risen to just over 6% for major A&E units.
The NHS is meant to keep it below 5%.
The growth in older patients is, in effect, the straw that has broken the camel's back.


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I already made use of a search engine, but I did not get the information I wanted, so I want to ask whether someone has a good method/trick for using a self-made coordinate system in a HTML5 canvas element.
I want to develop a 2D game in HTML5 using the canvas element, which should adapt to the whole browser window, like so:
<canvas style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">
No support for your browser, unfortunately...
The problem is that I do not know how I should manage the coordinates of my game. In my game the player e.g. moves 32px to the right immediately when the user presses the right arrow key, but what happens, if I resize the canvas element? Logically the "blocks" of the game will change their size too, so the unit of the coordinates will not be pixels anymore.
Are there other units I could use or what would you suggest me to do?


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Where are we, The River, financially?
Sunday afternoon, January 28, The River Church held its annual business meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review our financial data from 2017 and present the 2018 budget to be voted on by the members who were present.
The finance team operates under the authority of the elders and reports to the elders. The members of the finance team are Dan Stevning (chair), Sheryl Lee, Darin Winterringer, and Bill Gregory. This team meets monthly to review the church's income and expenditures, as well as make recommendations to the elder board.
2017 was a tight year financially for the church. We ended the year $36,070 in the red. Our income was only 87.7% of the budget. Our elders, finance team, and staff worked hard to keep expenses at a minimum, and we only spent 95% of the budget in 2017.
Due to a few rising costs, such as healthcare and utilities, the 2018 budget is only slightly higher ($31,751 more) than 2017's actual income. Because financial support has been down, the finance team recommended, and the elders approved, that for the first time in our church's history, staff salaries would be frozen for 2018. This will be reviewed quarterly, and if giving rises consistently that decision will be revisited.
We are thankful that we have been able to pay down over $30,000 on the principal of our loan in 2017. The current balance is now under $350,000.
Those present at the meeting were also notified that in the spring our parking lot will be undergoing much-needed repairs and resurfacing. This work is necessary and would have to be done in any future building expansion. Because of this, we will be using cash on hand in our building fund to pay for the work and no additional debt will be incurred. Last summer, we contracted a civil engineering firm to make their recommendations to improve our parking lot drainage. Then bids were sought from four recommended companies and the lowest bid was chosen.
Amidst the downturn in giving in 2017, we still see God changing hearts and impacting the community through you. For example, just two weeks ago a majority of those in attendance at the Sunday services wrote down an area in their life where Jesus had not been the leader—then they pinned their paper to the cross. (See image.) Thank you for your faithful and generous support to The River Church—you are making a difference for Jesus' Kingdom when you give!
If you would like to start giving on a regular basis to The River to help continue making a difference for Jesus' Kingdom you can set it up easily online. Just head over to our Online Giving page and you can set it up today.


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All donations are tax-deductible, please make personal checks, cashier's checks and money-orders payable to 'Fifth Avenue Committee-FUREE Program (2017 Holiday Drive).
If paying via NYCharities website, please indicate 'FUREE' in the line for donation designation. IRS donation letters will be mailed out to all donors for tax purposes, please make sure to provide complete mailing address and contact information for our records.
"I've made FUREE my home and family because I want our communities and our people to gain the power we need to be successful in this world without being pushed down and oppressed. We can't win if we don't fight so I wanted to join an organization that's led by my people, fights for my people, and cares for my people!" – FUREE Member-Leader, Paula Smith
FUREE's efforts have taken our member leaders, base and staff through obstacle courses of growth, struggle, successes and setbacks. We've fortified foundations, built new and stronger structures, expanded our reach, and redefined how we show up in this work. None of this would even be remotely possible without the support and love from our communities and people like YOU!
We hope our work can continue well into the future but for now we'll settle with excitedly ushering in 2018 a full year stronger and wiser, equipped with the resources we need to keep up the momentum we have striven so hard to gain! Can we count on your support and contribution this year during our end-of-year 'Holiday Giving Fundraising Drive'? It's the generosity of your donations that help sustain our work and ensure we can maintain a level of self-direction and truly member-led organizing…
Any and all amounts large and small are equally accepted and appreciated, and make sure to read below for FUREE's 2017 Campaigns & Program highlights as we look back and share our journey over this past year with you, and celebrate making it to the other side with joy and light!
In Solidarity and Unity,
FUREE Staff, Member-Leaders & FUREEous Youth!
FUREE (Families United for Racial and Economic Equality)
388 Atlantic Ave., 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-2960
Instagram: #GetFUREEous
Families United for Racial and Economic Equality (FUREE) is a member led Brooklyn-based multiracial program of Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) led by mostly women of color. We organize and unite low-income families to build power to fight against systems of oppression so that the work of all people is valued and all of us have the right and ability to decide and live out our own destinies.
We use direct action, leadership development, community organizing and political education to win the changes our members seek. Our guiding principle is that those directly affected by the policies we are seeking to change should lead the organization because they are the true experts. At FUREE, we bring together people with common problems, to work together, grow together and come up with solutions for a better community.
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I spent Easter with my husband and kids, my mom and dad, my uncle, my cousin, and his new girlfriend. :) We then returned to the gravesite for the first time since the burial; it's covered with some nice grass seed now. Put up a couple of little angel statues, but I'm man I'm far from keeping up with these new neighbors. Huge palm crosses, tons of plants and pinwheels, rows of lollipops, Easter eggs on sticks, oh yeah and solar-powered lights and toys. My friends, the crazy "competition" about "who is the best mom" continues beyond death. :) Though in this case, I think the mothers of section 29 at St. Ann's, at the newest section of "Babyland," definitely have a soft spot for each other. I threw some extra petals on nearby graves. I'm tempted to leave my number on a business cards at nearby spots, or my Facebook contact info, just something to connect with those who mourn beside me.
It's been the most deeply meaningful Easter I've ever had, by a long shot. I've never had a grave I thought of daily before. I never understood in such a personal way how amazing the Resurrection story was before: that a tomb that was occupied is empty, and the person was alive. I can now get the piercing joy of that thought.
(That's the tomb of the Lord in Israel, above.) I have been carried by all your prayers, so that the great sadness is still mingled with great hope and joy. I am so grateful.
I am both eager to turn the calendar page tomorrow, and terribly sad to do so. Perpetua was alive and with me this month; she will not be in April. But I am being gently drawn away from the past, even now. I need to love her and move on, into the next beautiful full month of spring, while knowing part of me will always stay in March, 2013.
It is Easter, and I took time today by the grave to think of the strange moments of beauty in this terrible journey. The moments where death and sorrow touched eternal joy:
- Seeing the beautiful ultrasound one last time, my baby so perfectly formed even in that terrible stillness.
- My wonderful nurse Catherine J, who told me everything my panicked mind needed to hear: that I was doing nothing to hurt my baby. Assured me that I had done my job, which was to carry Perpetua her entire short life. That now I just needed to put her to rest.
- Dan taking my hand after the surgery, while I was still dressed in a faded, blood-stained hospital gown, and asking me to marry him again when he gave me back my diamond. He then gravely and grandly recited that he was "hereby endowing me with all his considerable earthly goods, cattle, lands, etc." and I managed my first real smile since I found out.
- Hearing on the phone--while alone at my dining room table--from the funeral director, that I had a little girl. Chuckling because, well, I have girls!
- Having to quickly come up with a name for girl number five, both of us rushing so it could be put on her coffin plaque. Finding one quickly that felt exactly right.
- Having my daughters come up with an awesomely cute nickname for her: "Pepper."
- Finally, finally, finally being able to see her, shower her with love, and say goodbye. Being able to walk away peacefully, knowing it was time to do so.
- Having gorgeous, warm, sunny weather at last for the funeral and burial. Seeing my first two butterflies of the season flying right past my face. Finding tiny white flowers already in bloom at her open grave. Hearing so many birds after the sparrow sermon given for her.
- Having my girls here around me. And also having them away from me, :) being cared for by wonderful friends so I could be alone with my thoughts of those in heaven.
- Deeply experiencing God's love through the extremely kind attentions of all of you. Stumbling home in tears from some morbid chore to see a meal and flowers on my porch, beautiful cards in the mailbox, offers for babysitting on my phone.
I hope you've all had beautiful Easters with your families. I truly have, with both my earthly and heavenly ones.
I know tomorrow, the moment I need it, I will find the courage I don't have right now: to turn from this tumultuous but so precious March to an emptier but more peaceful April. One day at a time...
"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Corinthians 15:55,57


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This has happened a number of times over the last year, but each time it does, I can't help smiling. My husband and I have been visiting my mother-in-law at a nursing home for nearly four years now, and the nurses there are familiar with who we are, but we don't necessarily see the same gals each time we come. Well, time passed, and yesterday at Mom's 99th birthday celebration in the TV room, I heard one nurse say, "It's too bad Nadia isn't here today". I turned to her and said, "I'm standing right next to you." She looked at me in wide-eyed disbelief until she regained her composure. Then we talked, not surprisingly, about how I lost the weight, and my book, THINKING SKINNY, which is close to completion. Photo is of me, my husband Chuck and Lu.
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Linguine with garlic prawns and chili
I don't usually cook non tomato base pasta, I am not sure why, however, we ordered a delicious linguine pasta with garlic prawns and chili and had to try and replicate it at home.
The recipe below is from Jamie Oliver. I love his recipes and knew that I couldn't go wrong!
Now the linguine with garlic prawns and chili, this recipe is for 2 people.
200g linguini, cooked as per packet instructions
200g of raw peeled king prawns
1 garlic clove
1 fresh chili
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Cook linguini in boiling salted water according to packet instruction. Stir occasionally to make sure none of the pasta is sticking together
Place frying pan on medium heat
Peel and slice the garlic. Halve, deseed and finely slice the chili. Chop parsley leaves finely and put aside
Add a splash of olive oil to the hot frying pan and add the garlic, chili, parsley and prawns. Fry everything together for a minute or two, stirring as you go
After about 3 to 5 minutes when the prawns are pink and cooked through, turn the heat off and drizzle over a splash of extra virgin olive oil
When linguini is cooked, scoop out of cupful of water to keep, and then drain in a colander
Add pasta to frying pan. Toss everything together and if the sauce is a bit thick, add a little of your reserved cooking water to thin it out slightly
Finish with drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and voila
It was absolutely delicious! I like my pasta spicier than most, so added more chili on my plate. 'The Mother' was impressed. He said it was marvelous (bit bias i know!) but he said that there weren't enough prawns!
My brother, F, called whilst I was eating and wanted me to save him some! Sorry hun, will make you some next time! It was yummy though…
Breakfast at Bangbang Cafe, Surry Hills
This is not my first visit to Bangbang, I first came here with my dear friend B for lunch. I have heard good things about their breakfast so dragged 'The Mother' here.
As you may remember, I didn't get a chance to take a photo of the uber cool oversized headphone, on the wall. This time, I made sure we sat in front of it so I wouldn't forget! I would love a drawing of something like that in my apartment – not sure if that will go down well with 'The Mother' though but I thought it would be pretty funky!
Now breakfast, I started with coffee – can't seem to start the day without one! Bangbang uses Campos beans, and my skim flat white was creamy and perfect! The best remedy for a wakeup call.
Most of you probably don't know, but I am slightly allergic to eggs. Too much of it will make my eyes puffy. I know it's the yolk, as I have done a couple of experiments. I can eat the egg white as many times as I want during the week, the egg yolk unfortunately, twice a week max! Unfortunately this also includes desserts that contains a lot of eggs! Like my mother's 3 layered cake that contains 30 eggs – I kid you not – 30 eggs! This also means not too many creme brule! Yes it does suck, considering how much I love eggs! I have been eating a lot of eggs the week leading up to the weekend, so had to be cautious. Weird I know, but sadly it IS true!
So I opted for the herb field mushrooms and wilted spinach on toasted wholewheat topped with melted taleggio cheese and roast tomato. I love mushrooms and wilted spinach so I knew this would be a winner and it did not disappoint! The taleggio cheese was delicious, it was mouthwatering. The soft texture, pungent aroma and buttery flavours were really addictive and were a great addition. I wanted more and more and was in cheese heaven. It was exactly what I needed that morning.
'The Mother' ordered 2 free range poached eggs on sour dough with a serve of schulz bacon. I didn't try any of the eggs, but the bacon, sensational! It was cooked to perfection, crispy and deliciously good.
We had a sneak peak of other diner's breakfast, and had food envy! Everything just looked marvelous! Next time, there will definitely be a next time!
GA's ratings: 7.5 / 10
Bangbang Café
113 Reservoir Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Ph: +61 2 9281 0018
Moo Moo the wine bar and grill, Gold Coast
Mid-last week, I was at the Gold Coast for a conference. It's an annual event, one in which I have been fortunate enough to go for the past 6 years. I don't usually enjoy going to conferences, but this one I don't mind. There's a lot of drinking involved, so usually by the end of the conference, I am over drinking (yes that's right) and do not really want to drink for another month!
I was fortunate enough that an ex-colleague, S, was up there, and thought we would catch up. Mind you – by the time we caught up, it was about 8-ish and I have had some decent amount of drinks in me and was looking forward to a nice meal! We asked the concierge for some ideas, and she suggested we go to Moo Moo, which was located on broadbeach, which apparently is where all the bars are, should we decide to kick on.
Moo Moo is known for its steak, 'putting sexy back to steak'. Unfortunately both S and I didn't feel like steak and was sold by their special of the day. The restaurant is casual with an open kitchen which gives diners a view of the chefs at work. It had a lively atmosphere, however, at times quite noisy.
We started with the amuse-bouche, unfortunately, I can't remember what this was called. I do remember the waitress saying that it was 'wagyu beef'. It had a sweet chutney sauce and the vegetable that came with it was spinach. It was a little cold for my liking but it was tender and succulent.
The special of the day was pan seared Atlantic Ocean trout with wasabi, served with an Asian salad with orange dressing. The Ocean trout was absolutely wonderful, fresh and tender. The hint of wasabi was subtle but a great compliment. The orange dressing surprisingly complimented the salad and the fish, and each mouthful was just magnificent. I was pleasantly surprised, it was a beautifully done dish, and both S and I really enjoyed it.
Both S and I love desserts, so we opted one each. S ordered the hot fudge sundae 'Moo Moo' style – rich chocolate brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream lashed with hot fudge sauce and finished with homemade crunchy honeycomb. The presentation was fantastic and did it taste as good as it looked? Even better, as it did not disappoint! The chocolate brownie was deliciously rich, and chocolatey. The vanilla bean ice cream was creamy and the honeycomb was crunchy, chewy and absolutely scrumptious. It was RICH but scrumptiously good.
I opted for something non-chocolately, and ordered hot passionfruit and marshmallow soufflé with blood orange sauce pot and burnt caramel ice cream. It had me at 'burnt caramel ice cream'. The soufflé was light and fluffy and a tad sweet for my liking, the burnt caramel ice cream magnificent. My only gripe would be not enough ice cream!
Unfortunately (or fortunately) the restaurant has different shades of red light, which turned all the photos red-ish, however, I have to admit that it was quite funky and had a nice 'vibe' to it. The waiters attentive, service fantastic and both S and I really enjoyed our meal.
It was great catching up with S, I have missed a good girlie conversation. It was great catching up with you dear friend and I can't wait to catch up again.
GA's ratings: 8 / 10
Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill
Broadbeach on the Park
2685 Gold Coast Highway
Broadbeach QLD 4218
Ph: +61 7 5539 9952
Menya Mappen, Sydney
Noodles and self serve tempura – I had to visit!
Mappen, is a tiny self service restaurant situated inside the Skyview Plaza, the former Optus store which is behind the 85C cake shop on George street. The concept is quite simple really, self service. As you walk towards the restaurant, there is a poster / sign with instructions on how the whole concept works.
Instructions is quite simple, you choose a drink, select your type of noodles (udon, soba, ramen, hot, cold, small, large), pick your toppings, grab a bowl of tempura sauce, eat it and when you are done, return the tray – sounds simple enough right?
'The Mother' and I joined the queue, and it was BUSY as it was dinner time.
We waited patiently as our noodles were being cooked; I opted for the bukake with udon.
Once the noodles are cooked, you then help yourself to some chopped shallots and tempura flakes. Get yourself a tray, accept the bowl of noodles and then decide on one or more of the delicious tempura in front of you. I was in tempura heaven! They had a variety of tempuras ranging from sweet potato, onion, prawns, white fish, chicken, egg and vegetable kakiage – tempura galore!! YUM! There are also cold salads and condiments to choose from and onigiri rice balls should you wish to order more.
My bukake udon, was heavenly, it was cooked perfectly! Unfortunately, they don't make their own noodles which is a shame. The soup was a little tangy from the lemon which gave it a nice kick. I took some fermented tofu – which was deliciously thin and light and was a great compliment with my udon.
Now, the best part of the meal – tempura! I took a prawn tempura and a vegetable kakiage which was a tower of grated vegetables. It was huge and absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish it as it was just too big, but it was deliciously good! The prawn tempura – perfect! It was with serious control that I only took TWO tempuras!
'The Mother' saw someone ordered beef udon and it looked fantastic! The soup was not tangy like mine but was delicious and full of flavour. The beef was tender and succulent. It did not disappoint!
I forgot to take a photo of 'The Mother's' tempura – I was too hungry! 'The Mother' got himself an egg and a zucchini tempura. I didn't try the egg tempura but it was soft boiled then deep fried. He said it was weird but deliciously good at the same time. The zucchini tempura – sensational!
I LOVED the concept, the meal and of course the tempura. My only gripe would be the limited seating. Diners would come and reserve seats before ordering, which meant that people who had ordered and collected their food were left standing around aimlessly. Good thing is that Mappen staff would come out and ask people to leave politely. If the restaurant looks full, don't worry, you will be able to find a seat as the turnover is quite quick! However, diners, please don't reserve yourself a table before you order, it's just not cool!
The décor was seriously cool, it had vintage Japanese movie posters pasted on the walls. Unfortunately, I didn't get to take a photo of this as one, we were running late to see our movie and two, it was seriously buzzing and we wanted to leave so other diners could eat. Total cost for our meals was less than $25, which is a bargain and easy on the wallet. 'The Mother' and I will definitely be back!
GA's ratings: 8 / 10
Menya Mappen Noodle
Shop 11, 537-551 George Street
Sydney, 2000
Ph: +61 2 9283 5525
Berta, Surry Hills
The new-ish restaurant Berta is located on Alberta Street. Some of you may know that I am directionally challenged! I 'knew' that Alberta Street was 'somewhere' near my place but I had no idea that it was THAT close from where I live! I occasionally walk home, and was looking for Alberta Street but I didn't realize that the street is off Goulburn Street! Yes like I said I am directionally challenged!
I dragged 'The Mother' here one evening, he too was wondering where this restaurant was. He kept asking if I was at the right place, and he should, as we almost missed it. It is hidden in a laneway, and the entranceway is very low-key, there's a long walk through from the entrance to the restaurant, which was dark, edgy but yet cool.
It was about 7.15pm when we rocked up; the restaurant was full, busy and noisy. There were no queues; however, no tables except the bar. 'The Mother' was more than happy to sit at the bar, where we can watch the bar tenders do their thing and watch the chef in action.
Berta was set up by the guys who set up Vini (which is also in Surry Hills) and the Head Chef is O Tama Carey, who previously worked at Kylie Kwong. Berta focuses on food sharing, which means you can try more things. The menu is written on a blackboard, which is hung on the wall, and is very cryptic. It only lists the ingredients of each dish and leaves it at that. However, the waiter or waitresses are more than happy to explain how each dish is cooked. They also have an extensive selection of wine for you to choose from.
We started with the chicken liver pate with bergamino (bergamot orange) liquor and oh my, it was absolutely fantastic. The pate was deliciously creamy, smooth and was so flavoursome that made me want more and more. It was served with house-made flat bread, which to me looked like a giant biscuit or cracker. The kumquat jam was deliciously sweet and was a great compliment to the pate. 'The Mother' was famished and couldn't wait to dig in, so apologies for the bad photo! I had to stop trying to take 'good' photos as he kept eating and eating and didn't offer to give me any!
The clams, pine nuts and prosciutto were beautifully done, you could taste the pine nuts and prosciutto and the combination were divine. This was the highlight of the dish for 'The Mother'. This dish comes with a side of bread, which can be dipped into the soup.
'The Mother' ordered a side of kipfler potatoes which were deep fried, and was crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. It was served with flakes of rosemary and was scrumptiously good.
The duck mandilli, braised duck wrapped in pillows of pasta sheets were wonderful. The duck was tender, the broth delicious and intriguing, as it was rich and spicy at the same time. I kept wanting more and more. The pasta sheets were delicious, the whole dish, simply outstanding.
My highlights for the evening were the duck mandilli and the chicken liver pate with bergamino liquor.
The staffs were friendly and efficient with their service. Come before 8pm, as it got extremely busy afterwards. Unfortunately the restaurant was dark, which meant my photos were crappy! (Still working on 'The Mother' for a new camera!!!!!)
I really enjoyed Berta, it is a great new restaurant and I am looking forward to coming back to try different things. If you haven't been, GO! You will not be disappointed.
GA's ratings: 8.5 / 10
17 – 19 Alberta Street
Sydney, 2000
1 metre of pizza at Criniti's, Darling Harbour
It's very rare that I go to Darling Harbour for dinner, in fact, the only restaurant I know in Darling Harbour is Hurricanes! So when my brother, F, suggested this place, Criniti's, I was more than happy to try! Also, it was his birthday gathering with his friends, and I couldn't exactly say no! How can I say no to food?
Criniti's serves Southern Italian cuisine, apparently there is another branch in Parramatta and they even have a '1 metre' wood fire pizza and 1kg BBQ ribs. I thought no one could ever finish a 1 metre pizza and I was proven wrong! There were 8 of us that evening, and we decided to get 3 pizzas and 4 pastas – talk about carb-ing it up! If we were doing the half marathon or full marathon the next day, then this would be the perfect meal! Alas, none of us were but we still had a wonderful meal!
I was going to the bathroom to wash my hand, and when I came back, I saw a metre of pizza and thought good grief, we are never going to finish this! We ordered suprema (ham, cabanossi, capsicum, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, olives, pepperoni, oregano and onion), calabrese (olives, sausages, roasted capsicum, mozzarella cheese, oregano and chili), and godfather (chicken, avocado, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and semi sun dried tomatoes). A lot of mozzarella cheese, but it is a pizza after all!
The pizza base was thin and crispy at times (pending on which part of the pizza), the toppings were generous and delicious! I absolutely love the suprema, only cause I am a sucker for mushrooms on pizzas, and I love ham, pepperoni and cabanossi – the combination of it all was fantastic! The calabrese was also good, the chili gave it a nice kick, but the godfather, was so so. As much as I love chicken and avocado together, this was a little disappointing.
The carbonara (red onion, bacon, parmesan cheese and egg in a cream sauce) with fettuccini was deliciously creamy. I am not a massive fan of creamy base pasta so didn't have a lot of this. I know my sis-in-law to be, O, enjoyed it and so did my brother.
The aglio e olio (virgin oil with garlic, basil and parsley, prawns and chili) with spaghetti was sensational! It was simple but yet well executed. The prawns were fresh and the chili really gave it a nice touch! I am really loving pasta or pizza with chili! Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of this, the plate was almost empty by the time it got to me!
The calabrese (Italian sausages with napoletana sauce and olives, chili and meatballs) with penne was good, the meatball was HUGE! I think there were 3 of these huge round meatballs. The meatballs was tender and succulent and delicious.
The al pacino (homemade Italian salami with chili oil, garlic and basil in a napoletana sauce) with penne was good but nothing special. The calabrese was infinitely better, but my favourite would have to be the aglio e olio, that was fantastic!
We sat there for the next 20 mins digesting our food and not being able to move. My brother was thinking about dessert already, not at Criniti's but he wanted Movenpick ice cream, which I didn't know at the time, had opened at Darling Harbour! I couldn't say no to that!
To say that Criniti's servings were generous is an understatement! The restaurant was busy, noisy, buzzing and staff moved quickly around to try and keep up with customer's needs and wants. Great for parties, and big groups, and relatively cheap. It was a great evening, and welcome back sis-in-law to be! We have missed you!
Apologies for the dark photos! My camera is Canon IXUS 75 and in need of an upgrade!!!! It doesn't take good photos in the dark *sigh*.
GA's ratings: 7.5 / 10
Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre
Darling Harbour, Sydney 2000
Celebrations at Restaurant Balzac, Randwick
It has been a while since I last saw my friend C, and by a while I mean 5 over years! It was our love for food that brought us together and we went to Restaurant Balzac to celebrate two occasions. The first being that C recently passed his exams / course – WELL DONE buddy! The second, my return to Sydney.
This is not my first visit to Restaurant Balzac (read review here), but it has been a while since my last visit. I still do remember the bread and butter pudding as it is still one of the best bread and butter pudding I have had thus far. Unfortunately, we didn't order any, I was a tad full, and was a little cautious about this so called 'high cholesterol'.
Anyway, we started off with Sonoma bread with butter which was sprinkled with salt. The bread was fresh and the butter deliciously creamy and salty at the same time.
The degustation started off with the salt cod beignet. It was a perfectly round bite size beignet, tasty and a little salty. I could have easily eaten two on my own, alas, one each.
Tomato consommé with poached prawns, was served cold, which took me by surprise. I was expecting something warm, however, this was refreshing and served in a gorgeous little tea cup. The poached prawns gave it a nice touch.
Marinated black kingfish and ocean trout with orange, fennel and poached scampi tail. This was marvelous – the kingfish and ocean trout was fresh, the poached scampi tail, divine and the orange and fennel gave it a nice touch. I really enjoyed this dish!
Pan seared mirror dory with baby carrots, toasted cumin and dried orange skin. The dory was lovely and beautifully done the baby carrots were tender. The burnt baby carrot was interesting to say the least. It didn't have that 'burnt' flavour, it still tasted like a carrot! The orange gave it a nice touch. C thought this was the dish of the night, I enjoyed this dish too, but I think I still do prefer the previous dish.
Truffled pigs head carpaccio, trotter canapé, crisp ears and parsnip remoulade. My eyes lit up as soon as the waitress said 'pig' – I don't think I heard anything else! We started with trotter canapé first, and this was absolutely scrumptious! The canapé was salty with a small serve of crispy skin which was crunchy, chewy, and sensational! The crisp pig ears and truffled pigs head were a little bit disappointing. The crisp pig ear was a little tasteless I thought, boring, and the truffled pigs head was a little bland. C and I thought we 'may' have eaten the dish in the wrong order, which could be true!
We had a choice of the lamb and the beef. Since I am not a huge fan of lamb, I opted for the short rib of beef with sauce bordelaise and parsnip fondant, served with bone marrow. The beef was incredibly succulent and tender, the parsnip fondant a great compliment and the bone marrow, magnificent!
Here is a close up of the bone marrow. hmhmhm bone marrow, I would have been happy to eat two more bone marrows on my own! Yes.. very greedy I know, but I LOVE bone marrow and this was perfect! This was probably the dish of the evening for me.
C had the roast rack of lamb with petite sale aux lentils. I had a tiny piece of this as I am not a huge fan of lamb, however C said 'that the lamb was beautifully cooked, but otherwise nothing too special'. I don't think he was a fan of the lentils!
Pimms and Lemonade was a cleanser, before dessert, to clean your palate. I enjoyed this, it was refreshing and light, and I thought the cucumber gave it a nice flavour. However, C did not like this, he is not a fan of cucumber, and felt that it would have been better without it!
Last but not least, dessert, warm chocolate fondant with Seville orange ripples ice cream.
Chocolate oozed out and oh my, it was deliciously rich and deliciously chocolatey! The orange ice cream was delicious, it had the right amount of acidity to balance out the richness of the chocolate. My only gripe would be that it was a small dollop of ice cream. I would have appreciated a little more ice cream!
The ambiance was pleasant, the service excellent. The meals were well presented. C felt somewhat unsatisfied, he believed that the portion was a touch on the small side and nothing had a real 'wow' factor.
Did I agree with C's comment, I had one 'wow' factor, the beef dish with bone marrow. The bone marrow was a winner for me. I also enjoyed the marinated black king fish and ocean trout with orange, fennel and poached scampi tail. The daily degustation was $95pp not including the wine. They have daily degustation as well as monthly degustation which takes place on the last Sunday of each month – 9 courses for $110 not including wines.
It was great catching up with my dear old friend C and thanks again for dinner! This won't be the last time we dine; we both have a long list of restaurants we would like to try. I am more than happy for C to review our next place.
C's rating: 7 / 10
GA's ratings: 7.5 / 10
Restaurant Balzac
141 Belmore Rd
Randwick NSW 2031
Ph: +61 2 9399 9660


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Every thing was geared up for the Mumbai meeting,
Our "Rosy" flower, made "Shan" like a bee humming,
Not showing outside, Pam thought it was her prince charming,
Santanu was convinced it was the end of his findings,
Gandhiji was nervously smiling,
Shan's mother in law thought it was perfectly matching,
Pam's mother and father in law were unable to hide the exciting,
Sensing wedding bells ringing,
Choton proposed an early ring exchanging,
Everyone in both sides were priding,
Thought it was a great timing,
Then came a series of e-mailing,
Thousands of miles kept two hearts parting,
While Technology brought California & Durg closing,
And the two did each other some measuring,
At Satna there were forgotten few, who were guessing,
When at Durg "The Great Jija" felt something missing,
Why his sali's plum looks gave way to slim & beauty tantalizing,
8th Nov'02 kept them waiting and waiting,
14th Aug'02 traditional ring ceremony gave some consoling.
On 5th Nov'02, "Jija & Co" left Satna with lot of worrying,
And sight of his father suffering,
Believing everything will be OK till returning,
Only Shiva knew, Kolkata will be far from reaching,
When news at Gaya came like a bolt thundering,
Your father is no more, came a voice grieving.
The "Biye" at Kolkata, started with Agni offerings,
Shudh Mantras, the Brahmin was reciting,
Santanu's patience got some testing,
The "destined future "made home and parents from Rosy departing,
Hectic jaunts, (Kolkata to Siliguri to Durg and back to Kolkata) made both of them panting,
As Siliguri & Durg were places of "Chaturtha-mangal" and partying,
Finally, to California the two birds were flying,
But Hong Kong made them hopping,
The Album kept us waiting,
We opened to find "Shan & Pam –The perfect Wedding"
By Jija & Co. - Ashim, Maitrayee, Tumpa & Tini


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The entire project deliverables only can be obtained upon request by completing the form at the bottom of this page. Only the deliverables that are accepted by the IMI Scientific officers can be requested. Please feel free to download the executive summary of the Year 1 deliverables.
Deliverable D1.1 Scenarios, stakeholder requirements, standards, legal and regulatory constraints, gap analysis, medico-economic modelling framework
Work package 1 contains a set of tasks that collects and collates inputs to the development of the platform, to the pilots and contributes into the platform sustainability and EHR4CR Business Model.
Deliverable D2.1 Environment scan (including stakeholders, scenarios, constraints and opportunities)
Environment scan (including stakeholders, scenarios, constraints and opportunities
Platform sustainability business model options
Business Model Innovation: value proposition and strategic plan
Deliverable D3.1: Initial EHR4CR architecture and interoperability framework specifications
Deliverable D3.1 - Initial EHR4CR architecture and interoperability framework specifications is a snapshot of the architecture description (AD) for the EHR4CR platform taken after the first year of the project.
Deliverable D4.1: Inventory of information and knowledge models and Definition of EHR4CR Information Models
A major barrier to repurposing routinely collected clinical data for clinical research is that real-world information systems in both domains - patient care and clinical research - use different information models and terminology systems.
Deliverable D5.1: Requirements and specifications of the security and privacy services
Work Package 5 focuses on Requirements and Specifications of the Security and Privacy Services from a legal and technical point of view. This document provides an extended executive summary of the deliverable D5.1 (Report on Requirements and Specifications of the Security and Privacy Services).
Deliverable D6.1: Definition of the PFS services (requirements, initial design)
One of the first steps in the design of any clinical study is determining the feasibility of the protocol to be executed.
Deliverable D7.1: Establish specification for data acquisition and standards used including a concept for local interfaces
This document describes the Work Package 7 (WP7) deliverable of the first year within the EHR4CR project. The EHR4CR Project aims to create a platform to reuse patient level data from electronic health records for clinical research purposes.
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Another day, another dessert. I do just love cooking and baking, so even though I keep wanting to make healthy desserts and food, I end up getting sucked into making 'bad' chocolately desserts instead.
Anyway, I've always loved jaffa cakes and now as a vegan that's no longer possible. I saw a video to make a giant jaffa cake at home and knew that I just had to make my own vegan version.
It turned out really great. What's not to love about a giant vegan jaffa cake? Light, airy sponge, topped with delicious orange jelly and coated in smooth dark chocolate. Perfect!
As always, I'd love to know how you get on.
Recipe adapted from UniLad
Giant Vegan Jaffa Cake
- 225g dairy-free margarine
- 225g caster sugar
- Egg replacer for the equivalent of 4 eggs
- 225g self raising flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 2tsp vanilla extract
- 760ml smooth orange juice
- 80ml orange liquor (optional: if not using replace with 80ml of orange juice)
- 4 tbsp agar agar flakes
- 200g dairy-free dark chocolate
- Step 1 Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celcius
- Step 2 Cream together the butter and sugar until combined
- Step 3 Add in the egg replacer, flour, baking powder and vanilla extract and mix (the mixture will be fairly thick)
- Step 4 Get a frying pan and line with greaseproof paper
- Step 5 Pour the mixture into the prepared frying pan and bake in over for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown
- Step 6 Remove from the oven and allow to cool until removing
- Step 7 For the jelly, boil the orange juice and orange liquor in a saucepan
- Step 8 Once boiling, add in the agar agar flakes until fully dissolved
- Step 9 Take the frying pan that you used for the sponge and line with cling film. Pour the orange jelly mixture into the pan and leave in the fridge until set
- Step 10 Once your jelly has set, carefully place on top of the sponge. You might wish to trim the edges of the jelly if overhanging
- Step 11 In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave on high in 30 second bursts
- Step 12 Allow to cool for a minute or so
- Step 13 Carefully cover the sponge and jelly mixture with the melted chocolate. Try and get it around the sides as well
- Step 14 Leave in the fridge to set
- Step 15 Serve!


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YFC Core Full Year Curriculum
By The National YFC Core Team, Posted on 8/30/12
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The Finnish Forest Industries Federation published a kind of press release of the situation of the forest industries until September this year. The overall picture is both positive and negative, as a result of the economic crisis. But on the other hand, the accession of Russia to the WTO might be positive for the Finnish paper industry.
On the issue of labour, however, the federation is placing the blame for potential competitiveness loss on labour and the labour union.
Moderate labour costs enable the forest industry to retain its competitiveness
All employee categories of both the paper industry and the mechanical forest industry concluded collective bargaining agreements that were in line with the framework agreement negotiated between the central labour market organisations.
Finland's cost competitiveness must be looked after. If labour costs are permitted to rise, Finland's competitiveness will weaken further in relation to our rival nations, and this will have a negative impact on corporate willingness to invest in our country.
So, there is the statement that moderate labour costs help competitiveness. So far, so good – this is kind of standard Wolfgang Streeck -fare of responsible labour unions (wage moderation etc., also like in 1982 in The Netherlands' Akkoord van Wassenaar ('Wassenaar Agreement'), which help industries to remain competitive by not letting wage costs run out of hand. However, the deal in those cases was really a deal: in accepting only very moderate wage growth, labour unions in the Netherlands and Germany got for their responsibility employment security (and some other goodies related to co-determination). In this sense, it was really a trade-off for both employers and employees in which both parties benefited in the long term.
If we look at METLA's statistics of real income development, then since 2005 real income (as an index) has increased fairly moderately, which is mostly due to inflation, which also explains the fairly large jump in 2008-2009, when inflation in Finland was nearly 3,5 percent. Nominal wage increases have been very moderate since 2005. So, in collective bargaining the labour union has been prudent, and historically the Finnish Paper Workers' Union has commonly taken into account the industry's competitive position.
And we must not forget, as I have also argued in my dissertation, that although labour costs are not marginal, they are not a very great part of total costs. Energy, logistics and raw materials account for the major changes in costs. In particular the raw materials, which may be timber and chemicals etc., fluctuate in price and there is a whole separate discussion on how to improve the availability and price level of timber for the paper industry.
But in the context of the employers' federation, labour costs are the primary 'bad guy', as these are the few costs that can somehow be moderated through collective bargaining, whereas costs for transport, raw materials and energy are much less in the control of the companies. So let's look at the statement again:
If labour costs are permitted to rise, Finland's competitiveness will weaken further in relation to our rival nations, and this will have a negative impact on corporate willingness to invest in our country.
This indicates a belief that only labour costs drive the competitiveness of the Finnish forest industries, which is plain wrong. Moreover, labour costs can easily rise if other parts of the cost equation decline! And the bit about investment is just the stuff that comes from male cattle's behind, because investment is surely not only related to labour costs. Other issues are taken in account too: the skills of the workforce, tax levels, availability of a supportive infrastructure, a value-chain of related businesses…let's not forget that Finland has a fairly unique capacity in know-how and scientific institutions related to the forest industries – the whole idea of the cluster of the forest industries is to show the added value of the whole of Finnish R&D, knowledge, resources etc.
Concludingly, it is rather misleading to single out labour costs as the only important driver of competitiveness, especially since the same press release mentions transport costs already in the beginning. Besides, it is kind of harsh in an environment where already more than 4000 people have lost their job in the paper industry, even after serious efforts to implement cost saving programs. The statement in the press release does not do justice to the men and women who work in the forest industries.
Furthermore, it is difficult to square the resistance to the Sulphur Directive with the statement that 'The forest industry as the locomotive for a low-carbon society' is an important future direction. See also this separate press release.


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Timeline JS: visual timelines from google doc spreadsheets
My latest discovery is JS Timeline. A simple tool that uses a Google spreadsheet template to create a graphical timeline. I didn't even need a timeline tool but I found this and couldn't help but stop and play.
Thought! Keen to help revise the overarching style of my existing site. Reactions regarding the whole design of http://northbayspa.ca? Really a well reviewed luxury salon in North Bay if desired in the whole Ontario region. Value an opinion. Cheers!
I had a simple timeline up in minutes.
If you follow the instructions on the site it's important to know that before you can see your timeline you will have to make your spreadsheet public (that is visible to everyone/the world) . If you are not comfortable with this, you may need to look for alternative products (or study and modify the source code to suit your needs).
Create your own JS Timeline right now!
- Think up a timeline idea - could be history (obvious), life events, calendar events made up guff. Your choice. You can be creative with your ideas.
- Login to your Google account
- Open the Timeline JS google spreadsheet template
- Go to the Google Docs/Google Drive File menu and select 'Make a copy'
- Once you have your copy, rename the file so it has a meaningful name for the timeline you want to create
- Replace the sample content with your own dates, titles and information - you can add links to images and other media to your timeline if you want to have some rich content in your timeline.
- Publish your timeline to the web - go to the File menu and select ' Publish to the web' (Pro tip: select to have future updates auto publish to the web to ensure any updates to your timeline are automatically made available to people viewing your timeline).
- Copy the spreadsheet URL/web address/link
- Go to the JS timeline website and paste it into the form (currently step 3 of the 'Make a timeline' process')
- Preview your timeline - you can also copy a preview link (my test timeline - it's based on my participation in online spaces, places and use of online/mobile tools).
- You can also copy the copy to embed your timeline into your website or blog.
- Keep updating your timeline spreadsheet and the changes will be reflected in the data visualization.
I have added a media file for the Popcorn Maker entry - I will probably go back and add more later. For now, I just wanted to test how easy the tool was to use. It's stupidly easy.
It'd be fabulous for student and class projects too. Google documents allow you to create a document on your own - or collaborate with anyone else world wide with access to Google Docs/Google Drive.
Too easy!
Now - off you go create your own JS timeline.
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The PT6A turboprop, Pratt & Whitney Canada's first gas turbine engine family, set the stage for more than 40 years as a world leader in providing dependable power for the utility and agricultural aircraft market.
A legend throughout its history, the PT6A has fostered the design of a diverse range of aircraft with unique performance characteristics: the De Havilland Twin Otter for very short airfields in such adverse operating environments as the high altitude of the Himalayas and the cold of the Arctic; the single-engine Cessna Caravan and Pilatus PC-12 for reliable, economical cargo and commuter service; and the Air Tractor agricultural aircraft sweeping the heart of the farming countries throughout the world are only some of the success stories built on the dependable PT6A family of engines.
The PW100 turboprop and PT6B, PT6C and PT6T turboshaft engine families followed in the footsteps of the PT6A turboprop engines, demonstrating their versatility in cargo, forest fire fighting and other diverse operations. These engine families have also become legends in powering such aircraft as the Bombardier Canadair water bomber and the Bell 212 and 412 helicopters.
From 500 to 5,000 shaft horsepower, P&WC's turboprop and turboshaft engines have exhibited sustained qualities of success for the utility and agricultural market segment. Excellence in reliability, durability and operating economics, together with easy operation and maintenance, are at the heart of these dependable engines for a highly demanding market segment. And P&WC's steadfast commitment to continuously inject the latest advanced technologies into its engines ensures the appeal of P&WC's utility and agricultural engines will sustain for the future.
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Review by Kenton Hall
I love Colin Baker. I should probably get that out of the way; lest this review seem sycophantic in the extreme. He was my Doctor growing up and I've since been extremely honoured to work with him on a film. He's a great actor and a charming, generous man.Right. Taking all of the above as read, and sparing Colin's blushes any further, Static is one of the most purely enjoyable (and unsettling) Doctor Who stories in some time and it rounds out a fantastic trilogy for the Sixth Doctor, Constance and Flip.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by jjhelpteam, May 17, 2013.
Is there any apps that work with this phone to tether
T-mobile comes with an app that does it. I forget which one it is, but I saw it when I get the phone.
But i have to have the tethering plan. Im to cheap pay for it
Hotspot is already included in the no contract data plan. There is no need to add tethering plan.
That's what I thought.
when ever i try it the browser on the other phone gets redirected to the my offers website of tmobile
I think it's only included with the unlimited data plan, so if you have the 2GB plan, you'll need another option.
I don't have T-Mobile, but with Verizon if you have a limited data plan, the FCC says they HAVE to give you tethering included.
Free tethering and unlimited data doesn't seems like something a carrier would do.
Check with tmobiles website to be sure
I think what hes asking what rooted tethering app works
Nope I have everything unlimited. I was on a two year contract when I got this phone so I think my plan transfered over with it.


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Cynthia earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in psychology with an emphasis in media psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Her dissertation investigated how the strength of an individual's personal identity as a fan impacts one's meaningful cognitive and affective responses to a favorite television show. She received her B.A. in film studies from Cornell University.
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Clerkenwell Design Week came and went with the clement weather.
This year's CDW was a merry hotchpotch of old buildings, contemporary and commercial art amid fickle shafts of sunlight and stroppy storm clouds.
The venues themselves reminded us how much as we might admire the individual pieces, none of these objects account for much until they're in context, cohabiting in this space. None of this was designed to go together and the random coupling was strangely pleasing.


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Hello everyone, and welcome back to another weekly dose of my tasty treats! haha
Should I open each recipe like that in the future? I think I should lol
Anyway, I know that I'm always excited whenever I make anything new, but these peach muffins really are worth celebrating. If for no other reason, I've been wanting to make some of my own for a few summers now! I had an absolutely delicious peach muffin at a downtown coffee shop near where I live back in 2015 and ohhhh, man. I'm so glad that I found a recipe on Pinterest and got to make some of my own!
I changed the original recipe around a bit by substituting the butter for margarine (I've found that butter gives me bad acne, which makes me very sad!); canned peaches instead of fresh ones, as they're not in season yet; and even though I took a picture of it, I forgot to put in the vanilla. I'll leave it in the list of ingredients, but just know that I made mine without it, and they turned out great! haha
As they didn't turn out to have a strong peach flavor, my mom suggested that I use peach preserves next time, along with the canned peaches. I'll have to blog about it when I see how that goes!
The crumble topping was very hard to "sprinkle" on the muffins, and I honestly don't think it added anything flavorful to them. You could skip this step, or use butter like the original recipe called for, or try out something completely different to crumble on top. I wouldn't recommend doing what I did; margarine doesn't crumble. lol
I was able to make fifteen muffins with what this recipe yielded, but it just depends on what tins you use. 🙂
I hope that everyone's having a wonderful Thursday so far! ❤ Enjoy the recipe.
Peach Muffins
For the Muffins:
¼ cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2-1/3 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract (still tastes good without)
1 15oz can of canned peaches
For the Crumble Topping:
¼ cup sugar
3 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2-½ Tbsp margarine
1- Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Chop up the canned peaches into small chunks and put them in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the margarine with the sugar until fluffy, then add the egg until it's blended.
4. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. Slowly stir in the peaches with a spoon.
7. Spoon the batter into cupcake-lined tins (or disposable cupcake tins) until they're 2/3 of the way full.
8. Make the crumble topping: mix the sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and margarine together in a small bowl. After chopping it up as best you can to create crumbs, sprinkle on top of the muffins.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
Thank you so much for reading! These turned out amazing, and I can't wait to make them again and experiment until I get them just right.
Have YOU ever tried peach muffins?
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text: MOVIES '2001' VFX Wizard Douglas Trumbull to Direct New Feature Film 7:07 PM PDT 4/10/2011 by Carolyn Giardina FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME The movie will be in 3D and use higher frame rates, a process that James Cameron also has been touting. LAS VEGAS -- Innovative filmmaker and inventor Douglas Trumbull --whose VFX credits include 2001: A Space Odyssey -- is planning to direct a 3D feature using higher frame rates, he announced Sunday during the Digital Cinema Summit at the NAB Show. Trumbull hasn't directed a feature since 1983's Brainstorm. He originally intended to shoot that film in a process he invented called Showscan, which was designed to use 65mm film, shooting at 60 frames per second, but the film was eventually shot at the conventional 24 fps rate, and today is remembered as the feature that Natalie Wood was working on when she died. While not revealing details of the new fillm, Trumbull said he has formed a new production company, Magnetar Productions, and that he is in the process of completing the screenplay for what will be the company's first movie. At the recent CinemaCon, James Cameron led the charge on behalf of higher frame rates, urging the industry to consider moving from the commonly used 24 frames per second to higher rates of 48 or 60. He said that these higher frame rates could reduce the distracting strobing that can be visible, particularly when there is camera movement or action, as well as create an even clearer picture. Trumbull agrees. He wasn't able to get Showscan off the ground when it was developed several decades ago, but more recently he developed ShowScan Digital, a patent-pending process that uses 24 frames per second but allows the filmmaker to embed 60 frames per second sequences as desired for creative use. "Higher frame rates create a sense of realism," Trumbull said, suggesting that these frame rates should be another tool in the filmmakers' toolbox. "We are now at a time when we can have any film texture we want. But it's not an either/or situation." Now he is working to use this process for 3D filmmaking, having recently shot a test music video for Dana Fuchs' "Golden Eyes." Postproduction has not yet started. "James Cameron has been talking publicly about shooting tests in 48 and 60. Peter Jackson wants to do The Hobbit in 60. ... It doesn't seem too daunting (to make this happen)," Trumbull said. Also during the DCS, VFX supervisor Rob Legato described the artistic use of 3D on Martin Scorsese's upcoming Hugo Cabret. He told the audience that Scorsese is "altering the use of 3D so that instead of a being an obvious, in-your-face visual effect, the viewer is experiencing a sensation of depth. Sometimes that sensation replaces dialogue. You don't necessarily need to describe a scene in words if you can feel it, and if you can feel it, it's usually a more powerful moment than anything else." FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Carolyn Giardina email@example.com CGinLA