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Here's a secret; I really like cats.
p.s I also write about restaurants abroad.
Since Andrea took me to my first cat cafe in London, Lady DInah's Cat Emporium, it has become my mission to try as many cat cafes around the world as possible. So far I've been to the Kattencafe Kopjes in Amsterdam and now Romeow in Rome. (Blogs on London and Amsterdam will come later I'm sure)
Andrea and I recently came back from Rome for his birthday and christmas present from myself. We went for 5 days and after planning most of the sights into the days we found that we had a spare afternoon, so my first thought was to drag him to another cat cafe. Lucky for me, he likes cats nearly as much as I do so we have mutual love for the cafes. I didn't do a lot of research into this cafe, I cooed over the instagram worthy photos of the decor as well as the cats. Luckily for us it was a 15 minute walk from our hotel.
Upon arriving we were sent to the upstairs annex part of the cafe which was a shame as all the cats seemed to be downstairs, but nevertheless in a cute, artsy upstairs nook with dim lights and plenty of cat magazines - all in Italian but nice to browse.
After settling in, I looked at the menu and noticed that the entire menu was vegan. Food which neither myself or Andrea had ever tried before so we were both excited to try it. From what I remember the menu was very large, crossing starters, first courses, second courses and post dinner dishes. There was an array of desserts, coffees and smoothies. It just seemed endless and all sounded really good. We both ordered coffees to start. I had a almond milk latte which was super creamy. Whenever I order take out coffee at home I always have it with soya milk as it makes the coffee sweeter, reducing the amount of sugar I would normally put in it.
For main I had a purple cauliflower risotto. It was strange because it wasn't made with rice, it had more of a chickpea consistency so maybe they used an alternative. It was tasty however! It was surpisingly creamy and was just about the right portion size as it did leave me feeling a little heavy but maybe it was the coffee before hand! Andrea had mushrooms in panko breadcrumbs and passion fruit sauce. I know - it sounded odd... but it was amazing. The mushrooms were so earthy and had such a crunch from being fried and the passion fruit sauce was the most bitter thing I have ever tasted, it just seemed to go together in juxtaposition. The dishes were around €12-13, so quite expensive for what they were but thats' what you pay for cat cafes! We didn't end up having dessert as most were vegan cheesecakes and I am not a lover of cheesecakes so decided to pass.
The atmosphere was calm although it was fully booked by the time that we were leaving. It has a Swedish aesthetic, which is one of my favourite decors so there was nothing that I did not like. Overall it was a lovely experience, I wish there had been a few more cats as they only had 4, but thats four that have a wonderful home and get lots of love and attention. The food was exquisite and would have loved to have gone back and tried more of the dishes. Maybe one day if we go back to Rome we might have to make another visit.
Are you a cat lover and fancy a trip to Rome?
It is best to email them a few days before you are attending.
Via Francesco Negri, 15, Rome


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As a part of Raise DC's Learning Tour opportunity, a team from Maya Angelou's Young Adult Learning Center (YALC) visited Seattle to learn about Washington State's Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training (I-BEST) program. YALC members sought to gather promising practices and further their knowledge of postsecondary and career options to bring back to their own students in the District.
Jenny Nauss, YALC Instructional Manager, shares her experience from the YALC Learning Tour:
As the YALC expands its work-learn model in 2016-2017, we are looking at other sites from which we can draw ideas for programmatic structure and best practices for classroom teaching. Raise DC provided us the opportunity to visit Seattle Central College (SCC) and Renton Technical College (RTC), both champions of the Washington State I-BEST model, which provides academic and workforce pathways for students who might otherwise not succeed.
At Seattle Central College, we had the opportunity to observe an academic I-BEST class, "Change Agents: Language, Identity, and Transformation," which was co-taught by two instructors, a key component of all I-BEST classes. The co-teaching model allows content experts to collaborate with Adult Basic Education (ABE) or English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teachers, who provide additional support to the students. In every meeting we attended, practitioners spoke to the importance of the co-teaching model, as well as the need to provide high-quality professional development to teachers.
At Renton Technical College, we observed a medical assistant class in which two teachers took turns reviewing key terms with students who were preparing for a test. Both campuses offer I-BEST students an additional support class to augment their content classes. In this support class, the I-BEST instructor might pre-teach vocabulary and key concepts, reinforce writing skills, explain the homework, or facilitate a writing workshop. Then the same instructor co-teaches the content class, whether it is in early childhood education (at both SCC & RTC), medical assistant, nursing assistant, automotive, or welding courses (at RTC)—providing additional support in a variety of ways. The subject matter taught in support classes is reiterated in the content classes, blending basic education skills with real-life career competencies taught by instructors specific to the field.
Directors, teachers, and students spoke highly of the I-BEST model, citing benefits from diverse student groupings and extra instructor support. According to SCC & RTC program directors, I-BEST students are less likely to drop out of school, possibly due to the extra support from having a second teacher and support class, as well as the sense of community that develops in each cohort.
One example of the benefit of diverse experiences lies in SCC's early childhood education program, which has a high Somalian immigrant student population. Many of these students are parents and provide in-home daycare services, so they offer a wealth of child-rearing experience and anecdotes about running a home business that others in the class benefit from hearing.
We can take many of these best practices back to our program, specifically in bolstering our
co-teaching model and using our new ABE Reading program as an opportunity to both teach reading skills, as well as pre-teach concepts the students will learn in their GED classes to build students' schema and build comprehension. Furthermore, as we expand our work-learn program and prepare for individuals in the workforce to lead classroom instruction who may not have training in pedagogy, we can bring aspects of the I-BEST co-teaching model to our own program to ensure that teachers, as well as students, succeed.

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Midrange Zurich Hotels
NOT enough cash (or credit card limit) for luxury Zurich hotels and would rather stay in some less expensive hotels?
No problem my friend, Zurich has some good choices of midrange priced hotels that you can choose from.
Again, booking well in advance is always highly recommended in order to avoid the busiest times of the year.
Many Zurich hotels offer weekend discounts (including Friday) so make sure to plan your trip accordingly.
Let´s see the list now:
Hotel California
"Welcome to the Hotel California, such a lovely place..." remember the Eagles song?
This 3 Star Zurich Hotel is located in the old town, close to the Grossmünster Church, the Bellevue Platz, and the Lake.
In other words: At walking distance to all the main attractions.
Rooms are decorated in California Style featuring a TV, minibar and hair dryer.
Once you see the entrance for the first time it´s impossible to forget. (This is good if you had too many beers and are worried about confusing the hotel...)
Wireless Internet is quick and free for all guests!!
Check out the American style breakfast menu. If you are like me you´ll get hungry just by looking at it.
And yes, all the guests remember how great the breakfast was.
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Entrance of Hotel California
Close Up of the main door
Hotel Rütli
This Hotel has 58 comfortable rooms that are equipped with TV, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine (without George Clooney, sorry ladies...)
If you are travelling by train then you´ll appreciate that it´s only a 5 minute walk from the main train station. (and even if you didn´t arrive by train there are advantages beeing close to the station, more about that in the future)
Wireless Internet in the rooms is available (check with Front Desk for the rates)
There is also a free internet terminal in the reception lounge so those of you who don´t want to spend your travelling monies on the wireless, here you got a solution.
Zähringerstrasse 43
Rutli Hotel Entrance
Hotel Rössli
Rössli which means "little horse" in Swiss German is the perfect place if you want to experience what it´s like to live in Zurich Oldtown.
Typical guests are business travelers from around the world who are seeking the ultimate "charming old town experience".
Of course the location also helps since it is close to all the major attractions of the city.
Wireless Internet is free in all rooms.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Roof Top terrace overlooking the old town is extremely charming.
Rössligasse 7
The Hotel is located in a charming old town narrow street
Close up of the entrance (see the little horse sign)
Helmhaus Hotel
Helmhaus combines traditional hospitality with modern style design. It exists since 1365 and is one of the first Inns of the city.
Located in the Niederdorf area and therefore @ walking distance to all the main attractions.
Some rooms overlook the river/lake. Ask the front desk.
Wireless internet is free for all guest but please don´t stay on Facebook all day long. Go enjoy the city.
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Entrance of Hotel Helmhaus
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Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary
"Lemon- and rosemary-infused, little game hens basted with a wine and garlic broth make any
occasion special."
Ingredients:4 Cornish game henssalt and pepper to taste1 lemon, quartered4 sprigs fresh
rosemary3 tablespoons olive oil 24 cloves garlic1/3 cup white wine1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth4 sprigs
fresh rosemary, for garnish
Directions:1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon
wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around
hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken
broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden
brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes. 4. Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any
cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a
medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange
on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve
Cube Steak Parmesan
This is a great Italian style way to prepare beef or venison cube steaks. Double the ingredients
for a crowd.
Ingredients:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2
eggs2 tablespoons water1/3 cup crushed saltine crackers1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks1 1/4 cups canned tomato sauce2 1/4 teaspoons white sugar1/2
teaspoon dried oregano, divided1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 slices mozzarella cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a shallow dish, stir together the
flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water with a fork. In a third bowl, or shallow dish,
mix together the cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and basil.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cube steaks in the seasoned flour, dip
into the egg mixture, and coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place them in the skillet, and fry just until browned on each
side. Arrange steaks in a single layer in a greased casserole dish.
3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the tomato
sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, and garlic powder. Spoon over steaks when the 25 minutes are up. Top each steak with
mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle remaining oregano over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until
the cheese is melted, and the sauce is hot
Chipotle Chicken Drummies
Try hot chicken drummies kickin' with flavor and partnered with a cool avocado dip.
1/4 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
(from 7-ounce can), chopped 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon coarsely
ground pepper 2 pounds chicken drummettes (20 to 24) Avocado Mayonnaise 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon lime juice Dash
of salt
DIRECTIONS: 1.Mix all ingredients except drummies and Avocado Mayonnaise in shallow dish. Add drummies;
turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat oven to 375°. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
Remove drummies from marinade; place in pan. Brush with remaining marinade. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer
pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
3. Meanwhile, make Avocado Mayonnaise. Serve with warm drummies.
4. Method for Avocado Mayonnaise: Mash avocado in small bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate
until serving.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
Mashed Potato and Sausage Casserole
Make a one-dish meat-and-potatoes dinner complete with veggies
1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup onion-seasoned beef broth (from 14-oz can) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/2 box (7.2-oz size)
Betty Crocker® roasted garlic mashed potato mix (1 pouch) Water, milk and margarine or butter called for on
potato mix box
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Butter or spray with cooking spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. In
10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. In baking dish, mix
sausage and frozen vegetables. In small bowl, mix broth and flour until smooth; pour over sausage mixture. Gently stir.
2. Cover with foil; bake 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot, bubbly and slightly thickened.
3. Make potatoes as directed on box for 4 servings, using 1 pouch potatoes and seasoning, water, milk and margarine.
Let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon onto sausage mixture. Bake uncovered 8 to 12 minutes longer or until potatoes begin to brown.
Substitution You can substitute 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices, for the
bulk pork sausage. Omit the cooking step in step 1, and just mix the kielbasa with the vegetables.
Substitution If onion-seasoned beef broth is not available, regular beef broth can be substituted.
Serve-With To round out this hearty meal, serve a fresh green salad and crusty dinner rolls
Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey
Gobble, gobble! It's a hearty feast appropriate to serve year-round.
Prep Time: 30 minTotal Time: 12 hours 45 minMakes: 12 servings
1 cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1/2
teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen 2
tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1. To make marinade, in blender, place all ingredients except turkey and Cajun seasoning.
Cover and blend until smooth. Using meat injector, fill injector container to 1-ounce line. Inject marinade into turkey breasts,
thighs and legs, every 1 to 2 inches, pushing plunger down slowly. Refill container and continue to inject turkey until marinade
is used. (Or pour marinade over turkey in large glass dish.)
2. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning inside cavity and over outside of turkey. Fasten neck skin to
back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail. Cover and refrigerate
at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
3. If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox.
Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat.
4. Insert barbecue meat thermometer in turkey so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch
5. Place turkey, breast side up, over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill and 4 to 6 inches from medium heat.
Cover and grill 3 to 4 hours or until thermometer reads 180°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Let stand 15 minutes
before carving


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Illinois Tax Firesale
A case study in high corporate rates and special favors.
Illinois gained nationwide notoriety in January when Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a 67% hike in the personal income tax rate while lifting the corporate tax rate to 9.5%, the fourth highest in the nation. How is that working out?
The good news is that corporate tax receipts in Springfield are up by about $300 million amid the economic recovery—though the state comptroller's office announced in April that the state still faces $8 billion in unpaid bills. The bad news is that, according to the state's Department of Commerce,...


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Deprogramming for Organizational Growth
In "nonprofit" 501c3 organizations the 80/20 rule applies...
80% of all funding goes to 20% of the sector. This happens because much of conventional wisdom in our industry is false. In this podcast, you will find the truths, And those truths will set you free to success.
Would you like to give your 501(c)(3)(b)(s) topic suggestions? Ask a question? Or be a guest on the podcast?


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Without further ado, here is my introduction post to help celebrate the start of the event!
Introduce yourself and your blog!
My name is Zoe, and I am the blogger behind Stories on Stage (I hear numerous duhs going through the crowd).
Where do you blog from?
Beautiful, sunny California!
Who or what made you the reader you are today?
My mom is a huge reader, and growing up she encouraged me to read a lot. My teachers in school also helped install a love of reading in me as well.
Who or what made you decide to create a book blog?
I started out reviewing books on Goodreads, and I noticed that a lot of Goodreads users had blogs. Blogging sounded really fun, so I decided to start my own blog.
What are your thoughts on the blogosphere today?
I really think the book blogosphere, for the most part, is one of the most supportive and giving communities on the internet. Everyone I have met throughout my book blogging journey is kind and supportive, and it's great to be able to talk about books with people who share my interest for them.
5 random facts about you?
- My favorite musical is Sound of Music.
- I have two younger sisters.
- I am currently in a production of Annie.
- I love to smile.
- I have a huge sweet tooth.
5 favorite books you've read and loved?
(Yes, I know that's 6 books, but I couldn't help myself).
5 favorite book bloggers!
- Cait @ Paper Fury
- Aimee @ Deadly Darlings
- Jeann @ Happy Indulgence
- Faye @ The Social Potato
- Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books


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Rustic Log Mantle
FBT Sawmill will work with you to create the look you desire. Your fireplace should be the focal point of your home. Let's FBT Sawmill help you make your dream fireplace come true. You'll notice by viewing the photos that the wood is carefully selected for soundness and character. Stop by the mill and had select your wood for you custom-made fireplace mantel. Our wood is mostly salvaged not logged.
Dimensions: Dimensions of our mantels are done to your design and needs.


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Project: Signature Action Photo Series
Client: Topo Films
In collaboration with Redbull's freestyle moto athlete Kyle Demelo and Topo Films, I created a series of signature action shots.
Working with Topo Films on this project was a ton of fun. Here are a couple of behind the scene shots from the making of the video. Check out their video.


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Smart sales in the US had an impressive start in 2009 but since then, the company has struggled to keep itself afloat. The European microcar brand wants to turn its fortunes around by releasing a new-generation ForTwo and a new four-seat car – created by an alliance between parent company Daimler AG and Renault/Nissan. Smart also recently revealed its product plans.
The ForTwo will receive a mild freshening this fall. In 2013, it will be replaced by a vehicle designed with Renault that will also replace the Renault Twingo in Europe.
For the ForTwo Electric, Smart divulged plans for this electric car with a battery system designed by California electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors to be offered for lease in eight US markets in October.
The 250 cars will have a five-year, $599 monthly lease. However, only 50 will be leased to individuals. The ForTwo Electric will be given an upgraded interior in 2012.
This car will switch to lithium ion batteries produced by Deutsche Accumotive GmbH, a joint venture between Daimler and Evonik Industries.
Meanwhile, Smart intends to revive the ForFour that had been terminated in 2006. It features a longer version of the new ForTwo platform as well as a rear-engine and rear-drive layout.
Renault will be building the new ForFour alongside its Twingo. It is expected to start selling in 2014. [via autonews - sub. required]


text: The EU General Court has upheld a decision that a Community registered design featuring three sizes of drinks can, registered by Ball Beverage Packaging, is invalid on the basis that it does not have individual character over earlier similar drinks can designs on the market. IP protection for food and drinks packaging is a significant asset and prevents others from copying valuable designs. For example, Coca-Cola has a registered EU trade mark for its distinctive bottle shape, and Red Bull has a Community Registered design for its can design. However, it is important to consider very carefully what you are seeking to protect, and the preferred type of protection i.e. as a trade mark or as a registered design. In particular, registering the shape of packaging as a trade mark is not straightforward: Voss' EU trade mark for the shape of its water bottle was cancelled on the grounds that it was not distinctive. Whilst obtaining design protection for packaging is less complex, this latest decision affirms the importance of getting the representation of your design registration right (as previously seen in the Supreme Court's decision in Trunki). For example, you should avoid depicting multiple designs in one registration. Instead, you should consider filing multiple design registrations together (there is a reduction in fees when doing so), where each registration features only one, not multiple, designs: such as a simple line drawing in one registration to protect the shape alone, and a photograph in another registration to protect the detail on the packaging. Further, you should ensure that different views of your design are registered, otherwise they will not be protected – what you file is what you get. Read the full article on Business Shapers.


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This summer is just flying by! Already it's more than half past the beginning of the month and my update is very, very late. :s
Anywho....for the month of July, nine (9) chinchillas were surrendered and eight (8) chinchillas were adopted.
We had one situation where the surrendering family was obviously distraught about the decision to give up their chinchillas. After a heart to heart chat, we discovered the root cause was one more of guilt than anything else. Guilt over not spending the "time and attention they deserve". The raw truth of the matter is, if a chinchilla has a cage buddy with whom to snuggle, plenty of food, water, appropriate shelter and a clean cage then spending one on one time with them is icing on the cake. Yes, interacting with your pet will serve to enrich theirs and your life, but life is not always absolutely stable.
Even our human friendships suffer when going through a major (or minor) life change. Just because we have little time for our human friends does not mean we ditch them altogether. A good friendship will resume where left off. This is very similar with our relationships with our pets. Unless yours is a situation where there is abuse or damaging neglect, please do not fall victim to the mentality that you are somehow not a good chinchilla owner if you can't play with them every day.
This guilt inflicting mindset has been circulating around the forums for years now and has caused more damage than good. The results are people who come to resent their pets rather than cherish them. While I do agree that having a pet means having a relationship, the guilt involved in spending time with them is counterproductive. Chinchillas do not absolutely positively have to have a specified amount of out of cage time each day. It is ideal, but not a diehard rule. Unless your chin is caged in a shoe box, they should have enough space and environmental stimulation provided in their habitat (cage) to keep them secure and content.
We received a promising email from the people with the change of heart. The following message sent me sailing happily through this post:
Hello again! :)
First, I want to thank you again for changing my mind about surrendering my little ones: now that we are settled into the new house, my schedule really has allowed more time to spend with them and they seem much, much happier. They transitioned very well through the move, and even seem much more relaxed than before. The new cage setup has been fabulous, and I'm looking forward to being able to open the two levels now that I work with an exotics vet who is willing to neuter Cashew. They have LOVED the new diet and all of the different treats they've gotten to play with, but now I am almost out! That must mean it's time for an order! ;)
So it looks like a happy ending, or a new beginning for all.


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Investment Promotion
The Investment Promotion Division is one of the two core divisions of the UIA directly involved in the investment process. It is responsible for leading UIA's efforts in the attraction of foreign and domestic direct investment. Services
- Provide investment information to all walk-in and online potential investors
- Arranging itinerary for Investors.
- Linking both local and Foreign investors
- Promote investment opportunities to the Ugandans in the Diaspora
- Organize regional investment promotion conferences
- Advising investors on free land acquisition on government industrial parks.
- Mobilizing women in business to promote B2Bs and encourage re-investment.
The Home is Best Diaspora Summit
The Home is Best Diaspora Summit is an annual event organized by UIA usually in December. It targets Ugandans living in the Diaspora
Investors Consultative Conference
The Investor consultative conference is an annual event organized in June as part of the Annual Uganda Investment Week. Its goal is to promote investments in Uganda .


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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday alleged that the 'bad product' Congress would gain nothing in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls despite desperate efforts to win the trust of the voters.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday alleged that the 'bad product' Congress would gain nothing in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls despite desperate efforts to win the trust of the voters.
"After Rahul Gandhi's 'Khaat Yatra', the Congress is bringing Priyanka Gandhi in front of everyone thinking that this move would be helpful but this is not going to help them anyhow. The Congress is a bad product no matter how beautifully they wrap themselves from outside nothing is going to happen," BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh told ANI.
He further said the people of Uttar Pradesh have rejected the Congress and have now decided to vote for the BJP for the state's development.
The Congress, which is making all efforts to win the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, yesterday announced Priyanka Gandhi's election campaign.
This move came days after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi held 26-day long 'Kisan Yatra' in Uttar Pradesh to woo the voters ahead of the assembly polls scheduled next year.
Priyanka will begin her campaign with an event in Allahabad on November 19 on the birth anniversary of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Commenting on the merger of Samajwadi Party with gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal (QED), Singh said that this exposed the true face of the Mulayam Singh Yadav-led party, which has only one agenda of conquering the throne of Lucknow yet again.
"The drama, which was going on in the Samajwadi Party, has now been revealed in front of everyone. It is clear that they are taking criminals and mafias in their party to win the upcoming elections and they don't want any development of the state and have nothing to offer," Singh added.
Earlier this week, SP leader Shivpal announced the merger of Mukhtar Ansari's QED merger with his party. This came barely three months after Akhilesh Yadav raised objection that he did not want people like Ansari in his party. Shivpal, who announced the merger at a press conference in Lucknow, said he had the blessings of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Ansari, an MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Mau district, is presently in jail in connection with a murder case. The Samajwadi Party hopes that the merger will help it tap the Muslim vote bank in eastern Uttar Pradesh, especially in Ghazipur, Mau and Varanasi ahead of the next year's assembly elections.
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One57 at 157 West 57th Street is a one of a kind development that jumpstarted the development on Billionaire's Row.
Built by one of the most prolific developers in New York City, Extell Development brought One57 to life in one of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods. In the vicinity of Trump Towers and the Time Warner Center, One57 brings the highest standard of luxury to the Columbus Circle area. With developments like 432 Park and the Nordstrom Tower being built in the area, it is no surprise that One57 has become the true anchor to the future of Billionaire's Row.
Thomas Juul-Hansen, the legendary Danish designer, is responsible for One57's breathtaking aesthetic, while Christian de Portzamparc is responsible for the building's architectural integrity. The luxurious interiors take their cue from French Modernism, while tasteful exterior speaks to New York City's vibrant and larger than life spirit. The residential tower at 157 West 57th Street has already achieved landmark status. With 90 stories of meticulously planned residences, One57 has South-to-North views that have never been experienced prior. Central Park is this development's private backyard.
Residences have been designed with attention to the finest details. Inclusive of amazing full glass exposures, grand ceilings, French herringbone wood floor finishes or white oak, and Italian cut marble, the apartments at 157 West 57th Street spare no expense.
Park Hyatt's new 5-star hotel amenities and services are available to all residents of One57. With 24-7 luxury concierge and doorman service, residents also have full access to the health club and spa, fitness center, swimming pool, media center, movie room, reading lounges, housekeeping services, business center and on-location laundry and dry cleaning.
One57 is located on West 57th Street, a beautiful New York City block that is becoming home to the city's super skyscrapers. 157 W. 57th Street has also been referred to as the billionaire building for the clientele which it has attracted. The Extell Development Company, operated by Gary Barnett, has had the honor of selling the highest priced apartment ever in New York City at One57, selling a penthouse duplex for over 100 million US Dollars. This residential tower, just steps from Central Park South, has etched itself into the New York history books for its scale and impressive design.
Learn more about New Development Projects in Manhattan here.
A Video Tour Inside One57 - Developed by Extell
- 1 Bedroom - Starting at $3M
- 2 Bedroom - Starting at $6M
- 3 Bedroom - Starting at $9M
- 4 Bedroom - Starting at $17M
Please contact us by using the form below or call us at(646) 847-9053 to receive more information and availability for One57 at 157 West 57th Street.
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You may want to read the apartment purchase guide by clicking here.


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Sparkling White Sangria Recipe/
A festive sparkling drink, great for toasting in the new year! Mixed together quickly with fresh fruit making this sangria so light and ready to serve in minutes. So simple, yet so refreshingly tasty!
My husband and I love hosting parties. It is such fun to make a ton of food and create a fun, safe environment for friends for an evening. Since we've had kids, our gatherings have become much more low-key, much smaller and much less frequent. We hadn't had people over for an official gathering since well before I was pregnant with Samson, a year and a half ago. So, to slowly get ourselves back into the hosting scene, we decided to have a few people over for New Year's Eve. Just a few. We made it super low-key because we had just gotten home from our vacation in North Carolina the day before. I'm already planning a bigger gathering in my head. One involving a lot of cooking, Ebby and hungry friends.
Anyway, back to New Year's Eve. I wanted to make a festive drink to go with our spread of food that we could toast to the new year with! Except, it didn't last until 2011. It was tasty, though! And so pretty.
All you need is:
1 bottle sparkling wine or champagne
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I used cran-grape)
12 red grapes
1 apple, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Throw everything into a pitcher, mix, and pour into champagne flutes. So simple, yet so refreshingly tasty! Happy New Year!
For a summer take on a sangria try my Watermelon Raspberry Sangria. It's fruity, it's bubbly and it's refreshing!
White Sangria
A festive sparkling drink, great for toasting in the new year! So simple, yet so refreshingly tasty!
Contributed by Megan Porta from pipandebby.com.
Published Jan 03, 2011
Total time: 5 mins
- 1 bottle sparkling wine or champagne
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I used cran-grape)
- 12 red grapes
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Throw everything into a pitcher, mix and serve!


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Forensics 101: Mass Grave Methodology/
The first hurdle to overcome in mass grave investigations is determining the location of the grave. As we discussed last week, mass graves are deliberately hidden to avoid detection, so simply finding the grave is the crucial first step. To further complicate the process, there are often one or more satellite sites associated with mass graves:
- the execution site (either a surface execution site or a site within the grave itself)
- temporary surface deposition sites used during the transfer of remains from primary to secondary and tertiary sites.
But once the final grave is discovered, how do investigators proceed with an excavation that has to unearth and account for all the evidence in the grave without losing any important information?
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Pedestal method:
- The soil around the body mass is removed to just below the lower boundary of the grave, allowing complete viewing from all angles and access to all bodies along the outer margins and top of the grave.
- The original grave walls and ramp are destroyed, but investigators do not have to stand on bodies during the excavation process since workers start at the outer boundaries and work inward.
- This formation allows for water drainage from the site and more complete in situ photography while bodies are still in place.
- The main disadvantage to this method is the loss of stability conferred by the earth surrounding the grave. If the central mass erodes, bodies and body parts can become displaced.
Stratigraphic method:
- The grave is treated as a single site: bodies and artifacts are excavated from top to bottom, removing evidence in reverse order to which it was deposited into the grave.
- Grave walls and ramps are retained, leading to a better understanding of how the grave was constructed. Tool marks and tire tracks may also be recovered.
- Due to the even lowering of the surface grave, rainwater can pool within the confines of the grave, damaging exposed remains or eroding the body mass, but tents or shelters can be constructed over the grave to protect it during inclement weather.
- Only bodies on the top of the mass can be accessed or viewed.
- The bodies must be walked on by the investigators during the course of the excavation.
So which method is better?
- Bones are separated from the body during both methods, although larger bones tends to be dissociated in the pedestal method and smaller bones in the stratigraphic method. Thus the stratigraphic method results in more complete body recoveries.
- Decomposition tends to progress faster in bodies on the outer edges of the grave. The pedestal method exposes those bodies, leading to erosion of the mass and possible mixing of the remains.
- Secondary or tertiary graves tend to contain more skeletonized remains and increased dissociation. Use of the pedestal method seems to accelerate slumping of the grave mass.
As a result, current scientific opinion is that the stratigraphic method is preferable where possible.
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(Listening to: Hotel Costes Vol 6)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Second Hand Sunday (better late than never, right?)
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- Sew-Thrifty! said...
WICKED COOL Birdie and Knitting Machine! I have a spare vintage knitting machine, if you ever want one......Sorry for lacka email lately, T broke arm and shoulder on MTN BIKE FALL...hospital...surgery.....Oy Vey! (No I am not Jewish, I just luv the sound of it..) He's home now and healing, but off work for rest of year, and one-armed at present..guess who is doing ALL the dishes???
Luv your Christmas Tree....could you possibly do an entry dedicated to it and it's decorations? Also tell the story - when did you get it, where, etc.
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A year has now passed since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was approved by the United Nations. In that year, Iran has, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) been in full compliance. Iran has dismantled its uranium enrichment facilities, it has reduced its stock of reactor-grade fuel to 300 kg from 10,000 kg, and the reactor core of the Arak heavy water reactor has been filled with cement. Iran's actions have not, however, been complemented by compliance by one other party to that plan, namely, the United States.
One of the key objectives achieved by Iran in signing the JCPOA was to restore its international trading partnerships, to give Iran access to oil markets and to the international banking system so Iran can trade with the rest of the world. Among Iran's priorities was to order Boeing passenger planes to replace the aged planes in its fleet—it needs to replace 230 of its 250 planes. To that end Boeing negotiated a $17 billion contract. While Boeing was specifically exempted from further US sanctions in the JCPOA agreement, it can't arrange their own domestic financing of the project because the Office of Foreign Assets Control stands squarely in the way. That office of the Treasury enforces domestic sanctions put in place to combat terrorism. (Europe's Airbus recently signed a provisional deal earlier this year worth $27 bn.)
Iran continues to be labeled as "the number one country supporting terrorism globally" by the US Treasury. The basis for this claim is not that Iran is engaged in global terrorist acts, but for its alleged financial support of Hezbollah and Hamas. Hezbollah is a broad-based political, military and social services entity in Lebanon; Hamas is the elected government of Gaza that is the main distributor of food, medicines and social services in the sliver of land where 1,800,000 Palestinians eke out a miserable existence. Both Hezbollah and Hamas and their respective leaders, supporters and members, are branded terrorists by the US Treasury.
In a well-researched paper, Eric Petersen points out that neither Hezbollah or Hamas receive much in the way of material support from Iran, that both entities are fighting ISIS and the al-Nusra Front in Syria, which we are also fighting, although we have given support to al-Nusra, which is allied to al-Qaida.
Both Hezbollah and Hamas trace their situation to U.S. and Israeli actions or policies. Hamas may even be working on an agreement with Israel. Iran seems to have stopped sending Hamas funds around five years ago. Deliveries of about 100 purchased jets were scheduled to start in 2017, yet it remains unclear whether this will happen, no matter which party wins the next election; it even remains unclear whether any banks anywhere will support such a deal. Iran has no international debt, but it has almost zero credit.
The U.S. Congress seems about one decade behind facts on the ground. It is still tilting at the windmill of 9/11 terrorism, which had nothing to do with Iran; it invents facts to support the continuance of sanctions, ignoring the changing reality. Meanwhile, China has stepped in and is signing long-term billion dollar deals that will effectively squeeze out many American companies that expected to benefit from the treaty.
On August 8, Reuters reported that Iran intends to buy 20 regional jets from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Iranian public opinion is shifting from hopeful to the cynical, as they now doubt American motives. Between Congressional Republicans and the Iran-bashing candidates, Iran is not hearing the sounds of the new agreement. Good will that was generated initially is being lost. The thin threads of progress are fraying.
We note that the platforms of both parties repeat the litany that Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism, citing Hamas and Hezbollah. Two committees in Congress are sponsoring bills that would kill the Boeing sale, even though Obama has said he would veto such bills. The anti-Iran faction in Congress is not giving up. Such language serves to make Iran even more distrustful, and even more anxious to bolster its defenses, especially when the charges about terrorism are so inaccurate. These actions are noted in Iran where its people must wonder what kind of deal they have made.
Not reported in the popular media, or even in think-tanks, is the role AIPAC and Netanyahu play in the formulation of our Iran policy. Netanyahu had been selling the idea that Iran is a common enemy for years. Congress seems more willing to listen to Netanyahu and spread hate speech than to make the effort to understand a country struggling with an attempt to open itself to the secular world. Those members of Congress who express the most vehement anti-Iranian statements are also the most vehement supporters of Israel. That linkage is not proof, but it is suggestive.
Eric is willing to provide any interested reader a copy of this 24-page report by mail. Email him at "firstname.lastname@example.com". It was President George W. Bush who insisted on an election in Gaza over the objections of his own advisors and of Israel. Hamas won the election and Bush hastened to deny recognition to a group that Israel called a terrorist organization.
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Queens, New York, Spring 2010
This blog post has one purpose and one purpose only; to showcase the amazing array of wood-warblers that made their way to the Forest Park waterhole during spring migration in 2010. There are a couple of species of which I wish I had gotten better pictures (especially Cape May Warbler), there are a couple species of which I couldn't resist sharing more than one shot, and there are a whole bunch of species that managed to avoid my camera altogether. Some of the images here will have been used on other blog posts. Please forgive the repetition…but somehow I think that repeat images of wood-warblers will be rather easily forgiven. Enjoy!
Northern Parula Parula americana
Magnolia Warbler Dendroica magnolia
Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia
Louisiana Waterthrush Seiurus motacilla
Wilson's Warbler Wilsonia pusilla
Blackpoll Warbler Dendroica striata
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
Black-throated Green Warbler Dendroica virens
female Magnolia Warbler Dendroica magnolia
Northern Waterthrush Seiurus noveboracensis
Orange-crowned Warbler Vermivora celata
Chestnut-sided Warbler Dendroica pensylvanica
Tennessee Warbler Vermivora peregrina
female Northern Parula Parula americana
Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia
Cape May Warbler Dendroica tigrina
female Bay-breasted Warbler Dendroica castanea
Chestnut-sided Warbler Dendroica pensylvanica
female Blackpoll Warbler Dendroica striata
Let's hope that all of these migrants find quality nesting grounds, successfully reproduce, and stop by the waterhole again on their way back south!
This post was originally published on 01 June 2010 but we figured that everyone likes wood-warblers and we would be better off using it as a rerun than leaving it to languish in the archives!
Great set of warb shots. I know JUST how difficult it is to capture good images of the little darting and dashing in the near dark wonders can be! I enjoyed scrolling down and seeing which of them I could ID before revealing the names. Great post!
Where's the Kirtland's?
These look staged. I think you deliberately blurred some of them to hide that fact. There is just too much awesome here for it to be real wild wood warblers. Everyone knows those can't be photographed.
I think I recognize that Bay-breasted! I miss beginning and ending my day at the Waterhole, but am thankful I was able to be introduced to our warblers there when I started birding.
@Corey: fall migration of which year exactly?
Gorgeous shots of the warblers. I would love to add some of these to my life list. I could never get tired of seeing the warblers.
Thanks Corey!! After today's weather your warbler reminder was really appreciated. BTW, the upside of all this snow is hopefully this spring season we will have water in the waterhole!
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Making drinks in an old garage listening to reggae all day.
Allan Katz & Danielle Crouch
Danielle and Allan have both been honing their hospitality skills since they were teens. At first, it was the natural response of being clever kids. "The better I am at this, the more cash I make." Later it became of sociological value to young academics. "The better I understand my guests, the better I understand the demographics they represent. It'll help refine my work." But by the time they walked with their degrees, both were hopelessly devoted hospitality lifers. Neither was content to graze with the herd, and both worked hard to distinguish themselves as their respective markets harbored craft-minded rebels determined to elevate American food and drink.
An uncommon attention to why things work make Allan and Danielle unique threats amongst their cocktail culture peers. Rather than eschewing their beginnings with corporate dining benchmarks and their time in the twilight of starched-tablecloth fine dining, they studiously collected service techniques and philosophy wherever possible. At TGI Friday's Allan learned why his employer was ubiquitous: It was the gold standard for bartenders during the dark ages of the American cocktail. Knowing how to put a carefully constructed drink in front of a guest with a check in 90 seconds or less in a bustling saloon is a valuable skill. Within the genre of mixology-driven bars, it's basically voodoo magic. The dog-eared manuals from their respective corporate dining days line their office shelves next to the latest must-read culinary tomes because they're inarguably as important.
Beyond the corporate benchmarks to management within highly influential indie restaurant groups like Hillstone, Innovative Dining, and New York Restaurant Services Danielle and Allan continually sought to learn from the best. Thusly, they worked under leaders of the cocktail renaissance like Dale Degroff, Tony Abou-Ganim, Julie Reiner, and Sam Ross. It was opening Tony's Bar Milano in NYC where they met and discovered the chemistry that would forever change their careers. Recently they have spent the last five years running Caña, which many aficionados hailed as L.A.'s best cocktail bar under their tenure. Caña was a labor of love Allan and Danielle treated as their own – Each year represented one of five "qualifying laps." Having far exceeded their own growth expectations for the members' bar, they've packed their lessons learned and are going public again.
Jen Len
Their draft pick from that community is the multi-talented Jen Len. She literally grew up in the business in her native Hawaii amidst her parents' Chinese restaurants. While attending Cal State she found a greater fondness for bartending than broadcast journalism. Three pivotal years with Sommelier Michael Shearin at Celestine Drago's Centro coupled with her academically thirsty demeanor set Jen on a path of oenology that's yielded her a WSET Level 3 and CMS Level 1. As assistant beverage director to sommelier Caitlin Stansbury at the historic Jonathan Club those certifications and her mixing skills honed at Caña went to excellent use. In addition to being Jammyland's AGM Jen will be directing the wine program, employing her love of exotic flavors to perfectly mate each bottle to the boîte. When she's not doing that, odds are she'll be studying agave in Mexico, eating recklessly all along the way.
Chef Grayer
Jammyland's chef, Bubba Grayer, was either right on time or really late to his vocational destiny. It's a highly debatable subject since Allan swears he knew Bubba would be a great chef long before Bubba attended culinary school to go pro. What are beyond debate are his qualifications to shape Jammyland's flavor. In its conceptual infancy in 2009, Jammyland was intended to harness the current gastronomic zeitgeist that was working so well for upstart local chefs they admired (David Chang) and worked with (Zak Pelaccio, Dave Shuttenberg). Allan dubbed it "the momo-fatty principle." Utilizing modern tech, classic technique, and a smartly New American touch their work was a prismatic new way to experience ethnic cuisine. It wasn't long before Allan was doing the math on applying The Principle to Jamaica. After drafting a plan, doing some design, and exploring the space that would later become the first Miss Lily's, everyone decided to accrue the experience their ambition deserved. Eager to become expert in all things that swim and understand the grand traditions of southern cooking Bubba left NYC for New Orleans. There he cooked with renowned chef and aquatic activist, Tenny Flynn at G.W. Fin's. After making his bones as a trusted Sous Chef, Bubba traveled to Portland, OR to cook at Troy Maclarty's flagship Bollywood Theater, whose highly praised interpretation of regional Indian exemplifies Jammyland's culinary goals. Like Jammyland, Bollywood's design features the retail of its own proprietary ingredients and a kaleidoscopic appreciation for its cultural inspiration. Content with the lessons of his Northwestern tour Bubba returned to New Orleans to found his own catering company and await the call "to get the band back together."


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In early February I had an e-mail via this website from Katy at Synesso a company that hand-builds high end espresso machines in Georgetown (Seattle).
I knew of their machines from living in Melbourne, (shout out to Proud Mary!) In Auz - people cared about their coffee in way I've never seen anywhere else. Kit matters... I learnt that if you were grinding your beans in anything other than a conical burr grinder you might as well, not. So you got to knowing about the machines that made good coffee and Synesso was top of the list.
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Synesso had a few samples, one from a quite well known maker in California and I think the other was an East Coaster... they liked both designs - but really wanted someone local to make the cups. I met them with a few samples of my own - riffing off what they'd shared -- we played around making coffees in them, and seeing what worked and what didn't.
The big thing we changed from my starting point was to round the inside of the cup. I've been working with sharper corners in my work -- which is a tell to my production method... but to get the most from your espresso you want to allow the crema to land gently and flow uninterrupted so it can maintain its texture, heat and bloom. So rounded it was... we tried a few shapes (see the inverted versions on the right) and looked at how they sat... on a table, in your hand, and still rounded itself on the inside.
We could have kept the squared off exterior and then - using a two part mold - had a rounded inside. For two reasons this didn't appeal: foremost, I like the integrity or honesty of a one part mold - it looks like what it is, simple and straightforward. Secondly, we had a month to produce these cups, and I didn't want the additional time spent front end tooling a two part mold (and additional costs to the client) which would slow things down.
I also made the cups really thick for Synesso. I mentioned earlier that clay is organic and sometimes (gasp!) temperamental... half way through an easy day of casting my molds will do strange things (see picture on the left).
Which has to do with the clay having an upset feeling... (Actually its more technical than that - as far as I understand its a flocculation issue ((which does come from overuse / neglect)) - maybe a post of this later for the clay nerds.) My point is, sometimes clay is hard to predict and control, so when Katy and Sandy casually wielded digital caliper to talk about size and thickness... I was a little nervous. Our aim was to produce a cup that didn't need a saucer, and could be handled hot off the machine with no discomfort which we got to. But I was very aware that makers of precision coffee machines weren't going to thrilled with an ish. Shout out to Alexa, my virtual assistant "Alexa, set a timer for 24 minutes," who kept the cups coming out an even thickness.
Another thing we looked at was surface decoration -- initially we were playing with idea of a silver markings on the cups reflecting the silver detailing on the Synesso machines -- but a little research turned up that they would require hand washing and even then the silver would eventually fade. Not being durable was a big no no for all of us. We wanted our design to last, and last well. So we chose to use red slip -- and like my normal production method make it integral to the cup surface. It will never wash off, never fade... you can't even scratch it (unlike a glazed surface.)
I set about honing my red slip... to match Synesso's red branding. Testing two different mason stains at different concentrations in order to get a red that really pops. The photos below are the raw red stain mixed in water, the stain mixed with slip and the the first round of test colours. We went a second round, as we were looking for something really punch. In the end our concentration was at 15% stain to slip which is really high! (don't tell my students, I don't let them mix slip above 4%) The middle photo I think of as 'just for me' moment... I love watching the patterns bloom before it is mixed properly and have recently experimented a little with making work this way, but I'm pretty sure I was over tie dye before I became a teenager.
The final step to resolve before I could make the molds was the logo - and I worked with metrix space using their laser cutters, laser etchers and 3D printers in order to develop the right stamp to put in the foot of the cup. Large enough for the detail to be seen, delicate enough to not distract, and tapered in a manner that the cups would release from the design easily. I thought the best tool for the job would be the 3d printer -- but the detail was too delicate for the machine. Next up was the laser cutter, but that's like using a chainsaw to julienne carrots -- and so: the laser etcher while a more expensive machine, is absolutely your friend in this situation.
With the stamp made, I was able to move onto mold production -- everything is more efficient in numbers so throwing the 6 forms, then lubricating them, rolling out 6 fat coils to hold the metal cylinders in place... it is satisfying working in numbers.
I made 5 molds and one for luck. I was telling my husband about the mold production day and realised that my 'one for luck' is such a 'tell' I've lived in Asia. In the West the 'luck' item would be good luck - but I made one more mold than I needed so that the bad luck could go to that mold, like a Japanese carp in a pond -- there to take the bad luck from the home owners - my 6th mold protected the first 5 from having flaws. Anyway -- I made 6, one went wrong, I was okay with that. Moving on...
Throughout this project I've really enjoyed looking out over my work table (& shelves) at a sea of cups -- and found myself taking photos all the time - they just look so good to me & it's sad to see the photos go to waste - just clogging up my dropbox & pushing me over my storage limit so here's a few more to share...
That's it really - shape, colour, volume... and then I set about making them. I think I made about 200 cups (I still need to do a final count for my own learnings) so as to ensure that I could deliver only the best pieces to Synesso. Working to the old business saying 'under promise and over deliver' I gave them a few more than 150, and a few larger cups with the same surface treatment to have around the office for everyone to enjoy. Thinking about it now, what I should have done was made them some dog bowls... Have you visited the Synesso offices?! They have the best collection of woofers in one office I've ever met... all amazingly well behave and friendly. I think with that, I should finish on a living, breathing Fraggle Rock Dog... Phyllis who I really am a little obsessed with.
(Can we have a hashtag #Phylacious!)


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Farmer's Rabbitry is a registered rabbitry that strives to raise quality Flemish Giants, Harlequins, and Netherland Dwarfs. I breed for rabbits that meet the standard set down by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. I am a member of ARBA, AHRC, and NFFGRB, and I serve as a Small Animal Project Leader for my county in 4-H. We are located in Pittsville, Missouri, which is about and hour and a half east of Kansas City.
Flemish Giants are my main breed, and I raise them in the following varieties: Sandy, Light Gray, White, Steel, Black, and Blue. I also raise Harlequins with a focus in Japanese. In 2015 I acquired my first Netherland Dwarfs, and my focus is on the Himi variety. I also raise REW, Chestnut, Black/Blue Otter, and Black/Blue.
To stay connected with current information on litters, winnings, and sales, please visit my Facebook page and give us a like!
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National Wins
1st Place Sr White Doe - Farmer's LeBlanc
Other Wins
2017 OSRBA Mini Convention
Flemish Giant - Show A, B, C
Skitberg's AS137, Langley's JL065
Harlequin - Show B
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ORLANDO — South Florida is fighting a growing infestation of one of the world's most destructive invasive species: the giant African land snail, which can grow as big as a rat and gnaw through stucco and plaster.
More than 1,000 of the mollusks are being caught each week in Miami-Dade and 117,000 in total since the first snail was spotted by a homeowner in September 2011, said Denise Feiber, a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Residents will soon likely begin encountering them more often, crunching them underfoot as the snails emerge from underground hibernation at the start of the state's rainy season in just seven weeks, Feiber said.
The snails attack "over 500 known species of plants … pretty much anything that's in their path and green", Feiber said.
In some Caribbean countries that are overrun with the creatures, the snails' shells blow out tires on the highway and turn into hurling projectiles from lawnmower blades, while their slime and excrement coat walls and pavement.
"It becomes a slick mess," Feiber said.
A typical snail can produce about 1,200 eggs a year and the creatures are a particular pest in homes because of their fondness for stucco, devoured for the calcium content they need for their shells.
The snails also carry a parasitic rat lungworm that can cause illness in humans, including a form of meningitis, Feiber said, although no such cases have yet been identified in the United States.
The snails' saga is something of a sequel to the Florida horror show of exotic species invasions, including the well-known infestation of giant Burmese pythons, which became established in the Everglades in 2000. There is a long list of destructive non-native species that thrive in the state's moist, subtropical climate.
Experts gathered last week in Gainesville, Florida, for a Giant African Land Snail Science Symposium, to seek the best ways to eradicate the mollusks, including use of a stronger bait approved recently by the federal government.
Feiber said investigators were trying to trace the snail infestation source. One possibility being examined is a Miami Santeria group, a religion with West African and Caribbean roots, which was found in 2010 to be using the large snails in its rituals, she said. But many exotic species come into the United States unintentionally in freight or tourists' baggage. (Reuters)


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Apple has clearly stated on its website that iPad 2 smart covers are compatible with both the iPad 2 and the more recently launched iPad. Nevertheless, doubts have been raised if the cases will actually fit, despite near identical dimensions.
Meanwhile, there have been similar concerns expressed elsewhere.
According to iPhonehacks, although the iPad sleeve cases were expected to fit just fine, the hard case and skin counterparts may be more doubtful, since they wrap around the rear casing of the new iPad.
However, contrary reports from Cult of Mac suggest the iPad 2 cases they tried (even the rear cover cases) fit the new iPad, which was also what, they claim, they were told by employees at Apple retail stores.
"We get sent a lot of cases here at Cult of Mac, so the first thing we did when we brought our new iPad home was start trying to see which iPad 2 cases still fit. The answer? All of them. Not only folio and sleeve cases, but even back cover cases, which fit the iPad 2 as tight as a glove. Every single iPad 2 case we tried on our new iPad fit just fine. Don't want to take our word for it? When we were at the Apple Store this morning, all of the Apple employees on hand were telling new iPad customers that all iPad 2 cases fit the new iPad. Every single one of them," read the Cult of Mac statement.
Fianlly, Artem - an iPhonehacks reader has reportedly sent an email to the Web site authorities informing themthat his iPad 2 case clearly fits his shiny new iPad.


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An important organelle in the division of animal cells is the centrosome. The centrosome is the microtubule generating and organizing center of the cell. Microtubules form the support structure, or cytoskeleton, of all cells. During cell division, or mitosis, microtubules form the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes.
Centrosomes sit near the nucleus of a cell and consist of a pair of centrioles. During prophase, the first stage of mitosis, the centrioles separate and begin to migrate to opposite sides of the nucleus, forming spindle fibers as they go. At the same time, the membrane surrounding the cell's nucleus dissolves, exposing the cell's genetic material – the chromosomes. Each half of a chromosome, called a chromatid, becomes attached to a spindle fiber.
The next stage of mitosis is metaphase. During metaphase, the centrioles complete their migration and chromosomes align at the center of the the cell.
Anaphase involves the shortening of the spindle fibers. Shortening spindle fibers put stress on the chromosomes, causing them to fully separate into their two chromatid halves. The spindles pull the chromatids toward opposite sides of the cell. This means that each daughter cell that forms during a mitosis event gets its own pair of chromatids.
Mitosis ends with telophase. Now the chromosomes are at opposite poles of the cell, and a new nucleus forms around each set. The cell is pinched in half by more microtubules, and cell division is complete.


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Mrs. Kelly Sattora
Thank you for stopping by this page to learn a little bit more about me. I am looking forward to starting my 9th year with the Geneseo Central School District this fall. Prior to my current position as the Director of Learning, I was a 2nd grade teacher and Reading Specialist for 15 years in the LeRoy Central School District and a Literacy Coach for six years at both the elementary and middle school level in the Rush Henrietta School District. This will be the start of my 29th year in education, and each September I look forward to the new school year with anticipation and excitement.
I graduated from York Central High School and have lived and raised my family in Avon, NY for the past 28 years. I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and have a master's degree from Nazareth College in K-12 Literacy. My certificate of Educational Adminstration as a School District & School Buidling Leader was completed through SUNY Brockport.
I am committed to the Geneseo Central School District and to supporting our students, families and teachers. We want our students to find success no matter what path they take post high school, but along the way, we want them to have a positive experience in school where they grow, learn and flourish to be the best that they can be.
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Mercedes-Benz's plant near Tuscaloosa, Ala., will start production of C-Class sedans in 2014. In a statement by Daimler AG Chairman Dieter Zetsche, who heavily participated in the rise of the Alabama plant project as a fast-rising executive in 1993, said that the US operation will consist of about 20% of the vehicle's global production.
The models that are made at the Tuscaloosa plant include Mercedes-Benz crossovers and SUVs, the M-Class, R-Class and GL. During the past decade, the plant had several expansions to cope with the demand for large vehicles.
However, the economic crisis has led to the underutilization of the plant for about two years.
Rainer Schmuckle, COO for Mercedes-Benz Cars, said that the move to the Alabama plant would help Mercedes in the fierce competition in the C-Class segment by lowering direct production costs as well as gaining "import duty and logistics advantages."
Before the company decided to add C-class production, it had already been speculated since last year due to the Alabama plant's problems related to reduced volumes and staff reductions.
The impact of shifting C-Class to the US will be significant so it would mean that the company has to shift some products in Germany in order to protect jobs.
European C-Class production from the Mercedes Sindelfingen plant will be consolidated at the company's plant in Bremen. Bremen will then be handing off assembly of the SL roadster to Sindelfingen. [via autonews - sub. required]


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Last week we mailed out 304 congratulatory certificates to CEOs of winning "W" companies - public and private companies whose boards are comprised of 20% or more women. We want these senior executives to know that the public applauds their board diversity policies and pays attention to the issue. We also emailed the PR and IR executives at the companies to apprise them of the honor. The names of the companies can be found on 2020wob.com in our "W" company database.
The 2020 database is the cornerstone of our campaign. The database includes companies on the Fortune 500; ION's 2011 report of companies in 14 U.S. regions; and private and other companies that self-report. In September we will have concluded our research on the 2010 Fortune 1000, which will be our benchmark for the duration of 2020 Women on Boards campaign. Look for the launch of the 2020 Index this fall.
Why are we doing this? Peter Drucker said, "What gets measured gets changed." When it comes to board diversity, he was only half right. Lots of organizations have measured the number of women who serve on the boards of public companies, but the number has been stuck at 11% for years, according to ION. The 2020 Women on Boards campaign takes the initiative a step further. Through our grassroots efforts we are contacting these companies and letting them know that people care about board diversity. This outreach is especially important as we begin to track the zero "Z" companies that may change their policies because of public pressure. We'll be publishing that list in January 2012.
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Asian Games torch lit at Great Wall
Published on Oct 11, 2010
The 2010 Asian Games flame was ignited in a traditional ceremony at the Great Wall of China on Saturday morning. Kang Chenchen, a 22 year-old student from Yunnan Arts University, was entrusted with the task of lighting the torch, using a concave mirror to focus the sun's rays to ignite the fl ame. The torch will now travel to Beijing, Harbin, Changchun, Haiyang and 20 cities of Guangdong province before arriving in Guangzhou for the Games, which will run from 12-27 November.
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The program operates five days per week between the hours of 6.45am - 8.45am and 3.30pm - 6.00pm for your convinience. The Child Care Rebate is available for those families that qualify.
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India is a country which has varieties of culture, different castes and abundance of different spoken languages and music. But, there are some mind-blowing facts about Indian History which are sure to make us all go crazy.
12 Unknown, Interesting, and Mind Blowing Facts about Indian History
1. The title given to Mahatma Gandhi as 'The Father of the Nation' is not officially granted by the Government of India.
2. Ayurveda is said to be the earliest school of medicine which was originated in India by Charaka, who is known as the Father of Medicines.
3. Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, and also the Decimal and Place Value system was discovered in India.
4. Astronomer Bhaskaracharya, calculated the accurate time that the earth takes to revolve around the sun.
5. One of the most interesting fact about Indian history is that the art of navigation or say the word 'navigation' was derived from the Sanskrit word 'Navgatih' which was developed in river Indus around 6000 years back.
6. Gyandev, who was a poet in the 13th century, introduced the most preferred game for the children, known as 'Snakes and Ladders'.
7. It's amazing to know that India has the world's largest postal network, with above 1 million post offices. And recently in 2011, a unique floating post office was inaugurated by the Government of India in Dal Lake, Srinagar.
8. The world's first university was established in Takshila, India, in 700 BC. It had over 10500 students from across the world in order to seek education in 60 varied subjects. This was one of the applauding achievements of India in the knowledgeable field of education. Another achievement was in 4th century BC, when India established the University of Nalanda. This fact about Indian history was not known by many.
9. Harappan culture was established by the Indians in the Indus Valley Civilisation around 5000 years ago.
10. Nowhere in the books of Mahabharata, Bhagwat Gita or Ramayana, would you come across the word 'Hindu'. It was the name given by the foreigners after the "Indus' river, which Indians eventually turned into a religion.
11. Anaesthesia, Yoga and the game of chess was first introduced in India. Anaesthesia was performed in ancient India, Yoga by the sages and chess was played by the Maharajas.
12. Pakistan achieved Independence on 14th August and India on 15th August because Lord Mountbatten wished to attend both the ceremonies.
Being the citizens of India, we all should be aware of these lesser known fact about Indian history and I hope that reading this article has helped you know our Indian history a lot better.
Read Also: Interesting Facts about Indian Constitution
Article Title: 12 Unknown, Interesting, and Mind Blowing Facts about Indian History
Article first published on February 23, 2017.


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There may not be a SOBSF Con this year (now known as Blacktasticon), but there is still a convention being held by the ATL SOBSF Creators! Nubia One Fest is a two day event in Atlanta, GA beginning with the Mahogany Masquerade, a costume/cosplay ball on Friday night and the actual convention from 1 to 8 on Saturday. Come join us in the Auburn Research Library for a great time!
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Technology doesn't stand wait for for anyone and the a new video standard is now 4K.
The 4K label is used to express a couple different, although very similar, standards. The articulation you're most likely come across is Ultra High Definition or UHD, the new 4K TV standard. 4K video is positioned to become the new benchmark for both capturing and viewing video and it brings a whole host of instant advantages.
Standard Definition (480p)
Digital cameras 2000's and TVs, late 90s / early 2000s. Can't make out much,
High Definition / HD (720p)
A few contemporary digital cameras provide slow motion video at this resolution.
Full HD (1080p)
Most contemporary digital cameras record at this resolution.
Few cameras capture 4K video recording but when you can, the footage is
fabulously sharp compared to 1080p.
If you are shooting video in HD, you should upgrade to a 4K to a 4K-capable camera? The obvious answer to switch to 4K is to prepare your work for the future.
We don't even use 1080p!
Consumers may not insist on 4K content today, but at some point in the future they will, and if there's any lesson in history, this will probably occur soon. Just envision if everyone continued to shoot standard definition up until the moment that everyone had an HD TV at last. No one wants to view that snowy, grainy low-resolution content today? As a content creator it's always better getting out in front of the curve.
However, even if you don't require (or even want) to acquire 4K content yet, there are number of huge advantages to adopting the 4K standard now.
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Improved 1080 HD Footage
Shooting 4K will make your HD video appear better. Most of today's HD cameras
capture great 1080p video, quality, but when you start with 4K source images and
downscale it to HD resolution the image will look even better, thanks to each
pixel effectively being over sampled by a factor of four. In addition to
clearer, crisper images, color data is improved and easier to grade, and common
video artifacts like moiré are significantly diminished or even eliminated
thanks to the higher resolution original image.
Cropping / Zooming / Panning
4K capture also makes it possible to benefit from editing techniques that would
be impractical - or at least not easy - with typical HD footage. Need to crop in
tight on an image you captured? No issue - you can crop as miuch as 4x on 4K
footage and still keep full HD video resolution. Similarly, all those additional
pixels let you zoom in, out, or even pan over an image while keeping HD
Creating Still Images from Video
Have you ever shot a video, only to later decide that you need a still image for
a marketing or advertising campaign? 4K to the rescue. Although it has only
double the horizontal lines as HD video, 4K footage contains four times the
total resolution over HD. While you can muster out a 2 megapixel still image
from standard HD video footage, that's not enough resolution to be useful for
anything much past use online. 4K, however, gives you the capacity to extract an
~8MP image straight from your video. That's enough for a decent size print or
even an a magazine ad
Stabilizing Your Images
All those additional pixels also come in handy to stabilize your videos. Most non-linear editors, like Adobe Premiere Pro along with Apple Final Cut Pro X, feature image stabilization algorithms that do an exceptionally good job of simulating stabilizing of handheld footage and making it appear that you used a Steadicam. Regrettably, this process reduces the resolution of the video by strategically scaling, rotating and cropping your video frame-by-frame to counteract camera shake. If you're begining with HD source material this means that the ensuing video may be obviously less sharp, as you're cropping out needed pixels. If you're beginning from 4K, however, you have a momemtous amount of additional pixels to play with. Stabilize away!
Using a
Green Screen
Shooting in front of a green screen is a universal video technique that allows editors to merge a foreground object or subject, such as a person, with a diverse background. This process, called chroma keying, becomes much easier the more pixels there are. If you have 4x the pixel density in your source video, it will obviously be better.
How could a video mode ever be useable for still photography you ask? Well, think of it as a way of capturing 24, 25 or 30 eight MP images each second and you might begin to grasp the appeal. Whether it's the brief smile after a child blows out the candles on their birthday cake or the score of a match-winning goal, this shooting process can help make sure you capture the absolute moment.
Many present day cameras allow you to extract frames from video footage while in playback mode, and some let you press the shutter button during recording, to mark which
frames you want to capture as stills.
Several Panasonic cameras take this a step further using a dedicated '4K Photo' mode that lets you capture footage in more customary aspect ratios, rather than being fixed in the panoramic format of most video. Some cameras even include intelligent functions to help you acquire the moment, such as a pre-record mode that continually record footage, then saves those 30 frames before and after you press the shutter button.
It's entirely possible to extract great images from 4K footage from any camera, but if you're acquiring video with the explicit resolve of capturing stills, your images will benefit greatly from some settings adjustments and technique. As always the case in photography, time spent experimenting is never time wasted.
Increase the likelihood of keepers shooting at 30fps
4K video at 30fps: In just 1 second of 4K video you can capture 30 photos. Fast-paced racecars are tough subjects to properly frame, and with so many photos to choose from, the probability is greater that you'll get a keeper.
Upgrading to 4K
As great as 4K is, the extra resolution could require you to upgrade parts of, or potentially your entire photography pipeline which could include memory cards, monitors, hard drives, computers, cameras, and possibly even lenses.


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Good day peeps! I will be doing a series of Thai cuisine recipes in the coming weeks. I am a big fan of Thai food, especially that spiciness packed along with different herbs, spice and ingredients! Yummy!!!
This week, I'm sharing this healthy & appetizing salad that is oh-so-easy to make! You can have it as a salad sides for a gathering, simply enjoy this as a meal on its own.
The main essence of this salad come from the dressing. Likewise the same as Japanese cuisine, Thais have their own set of golden combination seasoning as well which is fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. In this recipe, the golden combi will be in the ratio of 1-1-1, pretty simple isn't it?
Traditionally, the sauce is being mixed with crushed dried shrimps and chili before drizzling over glass noodle. But in this recipe I decided to add in an additional ingredient to the dressing- dried scallop which adds another layer of taste to the salad.
Ingredients - 2 Servings - 30 minutes
Thai Dressing
- 3tbs of fish sauce
- 3tbs of sugar
- 3tbs of lime juice
- 1tbs of dried shrimps
- 1 tbs of dried scallops
- 1 thai chilli or chili padi
- 6 sprigs of chinese celery, cut in 2 inches long
- 12-16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 grey prawns, shelled and cleaned
- 1 whole onion, sliced
- 150g of minced pork
- 3 pack of glass noodle (50g each)
When the water is boiling, add in the glass noodles. Cook for about 5 minutes, when the glass noodles are soft and translucent, it is done. Take the noodles out and ready a big metal bowl for the combining of ingredients.
Add chinese celery, tomatoes, onions, minced pork, prawns into bowl first and the glass noodles last on top of those ingredients. Then drizzle in the dressing onto the glass noodles and start tossing along with other ingredients underneath. Adjust seasoning to your taste if its not enough.
Ready a serving plate and you're DONE!!!!
You can hardly go wrong if you prepare each component properly. Refreshing, appetizing recipe that keeps you wanting more!!!