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An authour I'd really like to see do a novel (or more) for the Pathfinder Tales line is Tim Waggoner. In my opinion his is Blade of the Flame Trilogy was one of the best series that Wizards of the Coast produced (and I have a large five shelf bookcase filled with D&D novels). The character interaction, style and tone of those books would be a perfect meld for what you've been doing with this line. Cheers :)
Saladin Ahmed would be a great choice for something set in the Keleshite-inhabited parts of the setting.
I'm also a big fan of Tim Waggoner, but the first person coming to my mind would be Rosemary Jones. She did a wonderful job with "City of the Dead" and I would love to see her putting her writing skills to some of the golarian cities as well.
Fabius Maximus wrote:
Please, no Keith Baker . . . he's done some decent stuff, but I fear he's destroyed more than he's fixed. Paul Kemp would be fantastic though! That guy has style! Maybe you could get Patrick Rothfuss to do a fey novel? ;P
Sub-Creator wrote:
I don't know what you mean by 'destroyed'. I agree that his last two books were sup-par, but I attribute that to personal issues. I'd still prefer him over Waggoner. Or even Wyatt or Forbeck. I shudder at the thought of reading stuff written by those two. Quote:
Yes, please.
Fabius Maximus wrote: If we are talking Eberron authors, I'd rather see Parker DeWolf (I'm still miffed that they cancelled his third novel). As am I. I was enjoying the Lanternlight Files. :( Any of the Authors who wrote in tThe Inquisitives line (Edward Bolme, Paul Crilley, Marshiela Rockwell or Jeff LaSAla) would also be welcome. Bound by Iron made me want to try and create a Paladin wielding a Longsword and Quarterstaff together, although the rules didn't really allow it until just recently with Quarterstaff Mastery. :)
WormysQueue wrote: Yup! While I can't tell any dates yet (especially since it's not finished), I think it's safe to say that you'll be seeing Salim again in the not-terribly-distant future. In addition to visiting the Outer Plains (naturally), the next book is set in Kaer Maga....
James Sutter wrote: Yup...yup, James you've made my night! Now about Wendy... ;)
graywulfe wrote: Has anyone suggested R.A Salvatore? Are people still allowed to say they like R.A. Salvatore? I could have sworn that was suddenly taboo these days? You can't sit in the cool kids corner, or something like that . . . ;) Admittedly, I'll always be loyal to Salvatore, myself. He's pretty much the reason why I got into reading way back in the day. I'll read anything he puts out there, honestly. So, at least there would be two of us who would buy a Pathfinder book written by him, gray!
Sub-Creator wrote: I have all of Salvatore's Drizzt books (all except Servant of the Shard in Hardcover, TSR's demise meant my FLGS had trouble getting it in and I had to content myself with the Paperback :( ) I've still enjoyed them all, but I must admit that the last few have been less than exemplary. It just seems that he's been phoning them in since the 4e creep, which is disappointing...
flash_cxxi wrote: I don't mean to drag this awesome thread down this avenue, so I'll go so far as to say one more thing about this. ;) I'll tag it just in case! Spoiler:
I agree that it seems he's somehow ratcheted it down since 4E. Part of my concern is that he's listening too to what people are saying. I loved that Drizzt was that paragon of goodness, but that always seemed to be what so many whined about. His current lack of virtuous thought--his indecision on holding strong to his core beliefs since the Champions of the Hall have all passed--has started to not only spoil the character, but it also lessons the relationships of those friends that we all grew to love so much throughout all those wonderful books! At least, that's kind of my take. He's almost tried to twist Drizzt into a dark hero . . . someone who doesn't seem to fully believe that being virtuous is the right way to be anymore. He's let those with the dark/twisted thoughts and actions impact him more than he's impacted them. The character has shown glimmers of hope in this newest book (I'm on page 235 or so; almost finished!), but we'll see how he takes it from here. The man still has at least three books to go!
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I simply took Drizzt's negativity as the result of everything he has been going through. HE is effectively immortal and he is just now having to deal with the loos that comes from outliving all of your loved ones. I expect and hope that as time progresses he will continue to learn how to deal with this and his inner goodness will shine again, simply tempered by life and experience.
Sub-Creator wrote: No, you aren't allowed to say that. ;) Seriously, though, I consider him the worst of the D&D novelists, along with Greenwood (who's good at settings, but bad at everything else) and James Wyatt. I wouldn't stop you from reading their stuff, of course. I'd just be terribly disappointed in Paizo for hiring them.
Where as I consider him one of the best. I guess it takes all kinds. However if you were seriously disappointed in Paizo for hiring someone whose style you personally don't like, I would consider that arrogance on your part. Disappointed in the choice I could understand as it would mean a novel you would not be interested in, disappointed in the company seems a bit much.
graywulfe wrote: Where as I consider him one of the best. So do I. Never understood why so many people are so antagonistic when it's about Salvatore. Must be the combination of him being so successful and him being "responsible" for all those scimitar-wielding drow rangers at the game tables. ;) But if he ever found the time to write a novel for the Pathfinder universe I'd consider that to be great news. James Sutter wrote: Yup! While I can't tell any dates yet (especially since it's not finished), I think it's safe to say that you'll be seeing Salim again in the not-terribly-distant future. In addition to visiting the Outer Plains (naturally), the next book is set in Kaer Maga.... Great News. One thing I especially liked about "Death's Heretic" was it playing in Thuvia (the sun orchid elixir had catched my imagination long before and I had actually thought about a whole campaign centered around the theft of a year's worth of the elixir). Well and Kaer Maga being the sub-setting I am probably exited most since the "Seven Swords of Sin" and now becoming the place for Salim's newest adventure? Totally awesome.
graywulfe wrote:
Agreed. Both he and Wyatt have done excellent fantasy novel work.
How about J.R.R. Tolkein? I know he would be difficult to keep to publishing schedule, but if you just let his old friend C.S. Lewis know that he's writing, Lewis could keep him on track! spoiler:
Yes, I know that they are both deceased. We just need to cast raise dead. On a more serious note, I would like to see Kevin Andrew Murphy tackle a Pathfinder Tales novel. I know he's just written the novella that will accompany Reign of Winter (and I'm eagerly looking forward to it), but I would buy a Golarion Novel by him. Granted, that's not saying much as I'm a subscriber and I'll be buying the novels regardless of WHO writes them, but I subscribed to more strongly support the fiction line. -Aaron
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Now now... I think it's actually totally reasonable to be disappointed in a company when they make what, for you, is a poor stylistic decision. After all, especially for subscribers to the line, you're putting your faith in me and my sense of taste to bring you an awesome book every two months. If I publish a crappy book, I've let you down, and that's my fault even more than the author's. The corollary to that, of course, is that tastes vary. As we've seen time and again--both in this line and everywhere else--a book that one person finds disappointing can be another reader's favorite. I like to experiment a lot with the line, testing out different authors and styles, but I figure that as long as nobody can agree on what our best or worst book is, and the ratio of enjoyed books to unenjoyed books stays high for each individual reader (even if they can't agree on which book is which), I'm doing pretty well. :) Anyway, the point of this was to say that I really appreciate everyone's feedback, both praise and criticism! Every review helps us fine-tune our system. Thanks, folks!
James Sutter wrote: Anyway, the point of this was to say that I really appreciate everyone's feedback, both praise and criticism! Every review helps us fine-tune our system. Thanks, folks! Mr. Sutter, as much as I loved "Death Heretic," and as much as I'm looking forward to the second book with that main, I'm certainly looking to you for something regarding the First World soon! Whether that be a fantastic work of fiction in the Tales line, or a beautifully-sculpted piece of work in the CS line, we need more input on what is one of my favorite aspects of the Pathfinder Multiverse! Now, I'm not against you getting a Patrick Rothfuss for such a project, but as I'm fairly certain he's quite busy with a different work of his own currently, that makes you the man most worthy of bringing it to us! Chop-chop, good sir! =D
Sub-Creator wrote:
Thanks, Sub! And don't worry--I'm sure we'll do a First World campaign setting book eventually, and when we do, I'd love to write it. Now if I can just finish this novel...
I would love to see something from Jonathan L. Howard or Brent Weeks. I think their wit, world-building, and appealing "dark" protagonists would fit right in with the Pathfinder aesthetic. I'll rise to the defense of my beloved FR authors, while openly acknowledging they might not be everyone's cup of tea, and cast another vote for giving Kevin Andrew Murphy more to work on.
James Sutter wrote: James, I love you!
Drowblade wrote: Since they already have Robin D. Laws, anyone from Black Library. I have every Warhammer line novel. Hmmm.... William King, is my favorite. Of the current crop of BL fantasy authors, I'd say Chris Wraight or CL Werner would fit well. Their plotting is superb and Werner writes some of the best action sequences around.
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Pakistan: $23.8 Billion Corruption From Privatization Under Musharraf
"1550 billions Rupees (US$23.84 billion) worth of corruption in Privatization process during 8 years of Musharraf dictatorship."
Farooq Tariq, Labor Party Pakistan: There has been massive corruption during the eight years of Musharraf-Shoukat power period from 1999 until 2007. It is very clear that the privatization process has not been proved as a key to economic development as was claimed by the government, but instead a total disaster for the economy.
On 12 November 2007, the former Prime Minister Shoukat Aziz claimed that we have earned 417 billion Rupees ($6.41 billions) through privatization, a record amount according to him. While, only 57 billion Rupees ($.870 million) were fetched altogether from 1991 until 1999 by the civilian governments, he said the corner stone of our economic growth has been liberalization, deregulation and privatization.
However, today, in June 2008, it is clear to every one in Pakistan that there has been massive economic decline during the period of military led civilian government of Shoukat Aziz. According to conservative estimate of Anti privatization Alliance Pakistan, a massive 1550 Billion Rupees ($23.84 billions) corruption has taken place during 8 years of Musharraf-Shoukat Aziz privatization push. This is a record during any time of 61 years of independence of Pakistan by a government in the looting and plundering of state assets.
A record 700 billion Rupees ($10.76 billions) of corruption has taken place during the privatization of financial institutions. When Habib Bank Limited (HBL) 51 percent shares were sold out to Agha Khan Fund For Economic Development in December 2004 for only 22 Billions Rupees, its total assets were more than 570 billion Rupees ($8.76 billions). While another large bank, United Bank Limited (UBL) was sold out only for 13 billion Rupees. HBL had 1437 branches and another 40 branches abroad in 26 countries with ownership of the buildings that the branches are functioning. The sale of these two banks on a very throw away prices is the largest financial scandal in Pakistan history. The 26 per cent shares privatization of Pakistan Tele Communication Limited (PTCL to Dubai based Aitsalat with management rights for only 157 Billions Rupees ($2.59 billion) is another gross violation of the rules set up even by Privatization Commission Pakistan. The Aitsalat bought PTCL after a 10 days strike against privatization by workers was crushed by the military regime in June 2005. The company then refused to take over and wanted more concessions. At the demand of the private company, it was agreed by the PC that another $370 million be reduced from the original price and the rest of the amount to be paid in installments.
Aitsalat announced at the time of privatization in 2005, that none of the 70,000 workers would loose their jobs. However, in 2007, the company has kicked out 30,000 workers on the name of so-called voluntary scheme.
Karachi Electrical Supply Corporation (KESC) was sold out for only 16 billion Rupees. It failed to improve any electricity supply, on the contrary, there has been regular load shedding and most of the political parties have demanded to renationalize the KESC.
There has been a severe crises of agriculture due to the privatization of fertilizer public companies. Pak Saudi Fertilizer in Mir Pur Mathelo wan handed of to Fauji (military) Foundation in 2002 for just 8 billion Rupees. At the time, it annual profit was more than 4 billion Rupees. At Multan, Pak Arab Fertilizer was handed over to Arif Habib Group for only 13 billion Rupees. The price of the land of this factory was over 40 billion Rupees at the time of sale in 2006. On 15 July 2006, the largest Public sector factory Pak American Fertilizer was handed over for just 16 billion Rupees.
After the privatization of these factories, the price of a pack of fertilizer has gone up from Rupees 1300 to 3700 Rupees. This has put a massive extra burden on the peasants and all agricultural inputs have gone up.
Lahore historic Fallaties hotel is sold out for only 1.21 billion Rupees. It is located in the heart of Lahore with over 50 canal of precious land.
A large-scale corruption is witnessed in almost every deal done by the PC. There has been improvement of the quality of the good produced by these companies according to one independent research. There has been a massive price hike of the product produced by these privatized companies. The economy is in consistence decline. As a result, the trends of monopolizations have increased and the multi national companies have further monopolized the economy. These all facts negate the very justification of privatization.
Unfortunately, the present Pakistan Peoples Party government has continued the policies of the former Musharaf Shoukat regime. The former government proudly declared that three main pillars of the Pakistan so called economic growth rest on liberalization, deregulation and privatization. The PPP government has no different options than these three.
The new finance minister of PPP has been the chairperson of Privatization Commission and minister privatization during the previous two periods of Benazir Bhutto government (1988-90, 1994-1996). He declared on 30 April 2008 that we have learned a lot from our previous experiences and we will do a "clean" privatization. He also tried to justified privatization as "pro worker and pro-people".
The issue is not of clean or corrupt privatization. The process it self is anti worker and anti people as has the experience shown in Pakistan and internationally. The result has been that it has promoted unemployment, price hike, monopolization, low quality, inefficiency and huge profits for the rich.
Under Nawaz Sharif power period from 1990-1993, it was declared that proceeds of privatization will be distributed equally for defense, repayment of the foreign loans and social welfare. The Nawaz Sharif government did not practice this formula but at least that was the declared purpose. Under Musharaf Shoukat Aziz, this formula was changed and it was made clear that 90 percent of the income will go for the repayments of the foreign debts. The rest of 10 percent would be used for expenditures Privatization Commission and social welfare.
The Musharaf Shaukat regime earned 2.5 billion Dollars during 2006-2007. The target for the next year was around 3.5 billion Dollars. If the chief justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan had not stopped the privatization of Pakistan Steel Mills Karachi in 2006, the former regime would have sold most of the public institutions on throwaway prices. This would have been like selling Pakistan.
Still, the website of Privatization Commission updated in March 2008 announces the planned privatization of Pakistan Railways, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), State Life Insurance Corporation, Oil and Gas Development Corporation, Sui Northern and Sui Southern Gas Companies, Faisalabad Electric Supply Corporation, Peshawar Electric Supply Corporation, National Fertilizer Corporation, Port Qasim Authority, Civila Aviation Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Printing Corporation of Pakistan, All Utility Stores and Corporation, Rice Export Corporation, Cotton Export Corporation and Convention Center Islamabad.
We demand from PPP government that it stop the process of privatization. An independent commission should be established to investigate the corruption involved in the previous privatizations. Abolish the Privatization Commission and Privatization Ministry. The Protection of Economic Reform Ordinance should be withdrawn. The Ordinance gives constitutional protection to the process of privatization.
Here are some facts:
According to the Privatisation Ordinance 2000, the purpose of privatization is Pakistan poverty alleviation and repayments of foreign debts. During 15 years of privatization in Pakistan, these two purposes have not been accomplished. When privatization started in 1991, the foreign debt was 23.323 billion Dollars. Now, in 2008, it has gone up to 45 billion Dollars. While internal debts are on ever increase. Poverty has increased according to all the surveys by government and independent organizations. It is estimated that over 45 percent of Pakistan population lives under poverty line. The national growth of economy during the previous decade (1981-1991) has been on everage 6.7 perecent. However, during the decade of privatization (1991-2001), it has been reduced to 4.4 percent.
The direct negative impact of privatization has been seen on working class. 600.000 workers has lost their jobs during the 15 years of privatization from the institutions that has been privatized. Most of privatized factories work on contract system. There are no permanent jobs in these factories. Labour patron have been changed the privatization has pushed flood of informal sector. A severe exploitation of workers – particularly women workers – is taking place in informal sector. No labour laws have been imposed in informal sector. According to the report of Public Inquiry Committee of National parliament 2002, there is no clue of 80 billion Rupees earned by Privatization Commission.
The privatization process help create cartels. 5 large cartels has been established during the last 10 years which has looted the masses on unprecedented level. They are:
The creation and effective functioning of these cartel has resulted an unprecedented price hike and an incredible profits of the companies associated with these cartel. The privatization process in Pakistan has weakened the trade union movement as well. The membership is on ever decline. The membership of the registered trade unions was 870000 in the early eighties, now in 2007, it has declined to 296250.
Privatization is a political weapon in the hands of the capitalists. It is not just an economic attack but a political attack as well. It stop the growth of social, political and class based consciousness. It reduces the social capital and increase the private capital. Instead of social need, it creates and increase the private greed.
The World Bank, Transparency International and other international institution talks of state corruption but never speak about the corruption involved in privatization process. The stories of corruption during the privatization process are in abundance in every country. But are ignored for political reasons. We are happy to hear the stories of re-nationalization of privatization companies in several Latin American countries. That is the only answer to be followed by all countries.
Privatization in Pakistan must stop otherwise the PPP government will also see the same results of price hike, unemployment and monopolization of economy in Pakistan thus loosing its remaining social basis among the working class of Pakistan. The Anti Privatization Alliance will do its best to stop the path of privatization by launching the movement and exposing the corruption and other irregularities in the process.
Farooq Tariq
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Islamabad, December 22,2003
The bidding for the privatisation of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) being held on December 29, 2003 has marked the threshold reached through the hard work by all stakeholders. Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Minister for Privatisation & Investment stated this while addressing the pre-bid conference held here today for the privatisation of HBL, which responded to certain clarifications sought by the prospective investors for better understanding of the transaction and the bidding process.
Dr. Hafeez Shaikh informed that the pre-qualification committee, which included representatives of various ministries including Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan had pre-qualified three parties for the bidding.
These parties include Agha Khan Fund for Development, Central Insurance Company Limited and State of Qatar Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment. All the key issues had been resolved and the bidding process had been made known to the potential pre-qualified bidders, he added.
Later, the Minister handed over the pre-qualification letters to the representatives of the three parties, which have completed their due diligence in the data room.
Pakistan's Privatisation Commission ("PC") had received unprecedented interest from around the world by receiving 19 Expression of Interest (EOI) for the privatisation of Habib Bank Limited ("HBL"), by the intended sale of a minimum stake of 26% up to 51 % of its shareholding from reputed International and Pakistani parties (participating solely, or as part of a consortium) for entering the process towards acquiring the indicated shareholding in HBL for a better competition. The terms of a sale include the transfer of management control of HBL.
The remarkable and encouraging response resulted due to the personal interest and hectic efforts by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Minister for Privatisation & Investment and his team, which had attracted an unprecedented number of EOIs for such a potentially large transaction. The investors who had expressed interest for HBL include parties from Canada, Europe, UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Yemen along with domestic
In the light of the fact that the Privatisation Commission is processing HBL transaction in-house without hiring the services of a Financial Advisor, the level of interest generated is highly commendable and is a testament to the efforts being undertaken to market Pakistan as an investment haven. HBL is Pakistan's second largest commercial bank, having a countrywide and international branch network. HBL has full service licence covering commercial, retail banking, consumer and investment banking activities in Pakistan and most of the other countries where it is present.HBL has an extensive domestic network consisting of 1,425 branches with a market share of approx. 20%. HBL operates a large international network of 48 branches in 26 countries spread over Europe, the Middle East, Far East, Asia, Africa and the United States. It operates three wholly owned subsidiaries namely Habib Bank Financial Services (PVT) LTD. Karachi, Habib Finance International LTD (Hong Kong) and Habib Finance Australia Ltd. – Sydney; 2 Joint Ventures namely Habib Nigeria Bank Ltd. (40%) and Himalayan Bank Ltd. (20%). In addition, the Bank owns 90.5% shares in Habib Allied International Bank Plc, a bank incorporated in the UK. HBL also has 2 representative offices in Iran and Egypt.
PC together with its appointed Advisors A.F. Ferguson & Co. and Legal Advisors Haidermota & Co. is in the process of the competitive bid, negotiation and sale process in accordance with the privatisation laws of Pakistan. An extensive streamlining and restructuring programme has been implemented by HBL's management towards the preparation for the privatisation of the bank. HBL's privatisation represents an attractive investment opportunity for investors interested in leveraging HBL's extensive presence and market share.


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i •{ -: Bethpaae * copies M P«eU we Bethpaqe w YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER Serving Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge, Seaford, Old Bethpage & Plainview VOL. 28 NO. TO MARCH 10-16, 1995 40 CENTS BETHPAGE FIRE DEPT. GOMES TO THE RESCUE TO EXTINQUISH LAB FIRE On Thursday, February 23,1995 at 7:55pm the Bethpage Fire Department's dispatcher began receiving numerous calls reporting heavy smoke coming from the vicinity of Hazel St. The alarm was activated and units started to respond. First to arrive at the scene were 2nd Assistant Chief Peter Bianco arid Acting Chief Gregory Patsos. They found fire coming from the front of the Mel Sobel Microscope Laboratory located at 17 Jeffrey Lane. First arriving Engine 9044 immediately pulled a handline and began an interior attack on the fire. Engine Company 7 pulled a second and third handline and Engine Company 5's crew pulled the fourth. While Ladder 3 and Rescue 3 with the assistance of Squad Co. 4 began to ventilate the building to release the high heat and smoke. Firefighters were forced to evacuate the building as the roof began to collapse. The fire was brought under control in approximately one hour. Minor fire damage was reported to the two attached businesses. The Bethpage Fire Department was assisted by companies from the Hicksville, Plainview, South Farmingdale, Levittown and North Massapequa Fire Departments. Over 100 firefighters were on the scene for 5 hours overhauling the structure. One firefighter sustained a minor injury. The fire is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office and The Nassau County Police Department Arson Squad. The 1995 Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade ^U^ MARCH 12,1995 tf | X (Rain or Shine) p | 1:30 PM 1995 Grand Marshal Rev. John Murray Immediately after 12:30 Mass at St. Martin of Tours Church Featuring the Tara Pipe & Drum Corps AOH Division 15 Massapequa American Legion Pipe Band St. Joachim's Fife and Drum Corps Bethpage Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 9-11:30 AM St. Martin's After Parade Gala Parly 3-7 PM Knights of Columbus Call Kevin McCabe at 935-5595 for info Bethpage Water District Urges PataKi To Restore Funding for Drinking Water Regulation William Ellinger, Commissioner of Bethpage Water District today urged New York Governor George Pataki to include the funding for drinking water regulation that was excluded from the state budget released on February 1. The funding, which totals approximately $3.6 million, is required by the state health department to comply with increased federal drinking water standards. The state health department, in conjunction with the Nassau and Suffolk county health departments, currently provide the most comprehensive drinking water regulation in the nation, said Mr. Ellinger.' If the money is not forthcoming, then the state may be forced to surrender certain water supply regulatory functions to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said Ellinger. "The EPA in Washington is an overworked, understaffed bureaucracy that would not be able to adequately handle the job of local drinking water regulation," said William Ellinger. "We are hopeful that the new administration in Albany recognizes this fact and moves swiftly to include the funding in the new budget. It is money well spent." He added that the Bethpage Water District is supporting the Long Island Water Conference's lobbying effort on this issue. The Long Island Water Conference, established in 1951, consists of water supply professionals dedicated to providing and maintaining an adequate and safe water supply system. Conference members include the Island's major purveyors of public drinking water; consulting engineers; attorneys; manufacturers and contractors related to water supply; and officials of governmental regulatory agencies. Cadette Troop 3123 Takes Ribbon At Festival of Trees Cadette Troop 3123 of Bethpage won third place in the elementary student division of the Gingerbread and Chocolate Houses category at the sixth annual indoor Long Island Festival of Trees. For the sixth consecutive year thousands of children and adults admired this three day extravaganza Thanksgiving weekend featuring hundreds of designer decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, plus a village of-chocolate and gingerbread houses.
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Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Betpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
Creator | Florence Cullem |
Publisher | Florence Cullem |
Contributors | Scanned and prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. Date 2009 |
Date | 2010 |
Type | Periodical |
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Source | Bethpage Public Library |
Language | English |
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1a. Descriptive of the many violent, scary and/or emotionally difficult events that give young people their "smarts" and teach them about the daily struggle to survive in the streets.
1b. Something that an ignorant fuckwit who wouldn't know what to do with a book even if he/she owned one says when he/she finds out that you went further in education than him/her. 1a. "I, on the other hand, am a fully rounded human being, with a degree from the University of Life, a diploma from the School of Hard Knocks, and four gold stars from the Kindergarten of Getting The Shit Kicked Out Of Me." - Blackadder
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Life itself; knowledge (and wisdom) gained by working for it, and not necessarily from a book. You can learn more common sense from the school of hard knocks, than from most any university.
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1. A Unestablished yet active education system located worldwide with only One class: Street Smarts 101 in wich you learn from your enviroment & the costly mistakes you make
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Gochujang, the rusty red and sticky, thick Korean chili paste, when mixed with brown sugar, vinegar, garlic and sesame oil, perfectly balances sweet, salty, spicy and tangy. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune) |
My brother-in-law declared this pork so "bad" he just had to clean his plate. My husband proclaimed it the best pork roast of his life. High praise indeed.
There's not much to it really, save for the purchase of red chili paste. My favorite with pork is gochujang, Korean chili paste made from red chilies, rice and soy. Add a few other simple ingredients and a big dose of patience. Then relish the compliments — even the spice-averse in my crowd were wowed.
Gochujang, the rusty red and sticky, thick Korean chili paste, when mixed with brown sugar, vinegar, garlic and sesame oil, perfectly balances sweet, salty, spicy and tangy. Soy sauce adds that fifth taste sensation — umami. Something akin to eating caramel corn and cheddar popcorn in the same handful, the sweet, salty combination keeps you coming back for more.
Alternatives to the Korean chili paste abound in most large grocery stores. I have made the glaze recipe below with Thai sriracha sauce, Chinese chili paste with garlic and Indonesian sambal oelek. When the markets overflow with fresh chilies, I like to make my own red chili paste. Cookbook author Eileen Yin-Fei Lo has a straightforward recipe for it that I find extremely versatile; I use it in the Korean sauce that follows as well as for stir-frying Sichuan green beans. Add cilantro, fresh roasted tomatoes and garlic to steer it toward Mexican dishes.
To help less-tender or super-lean cuts of pork retain moisture on the grill, I like to brine them first in water flavored with sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic and fresh orange. Pork shoulder, country-style ribs and pork loin especially benefit from brining. The shoulder should be brined overnight or up to two days in the refrigerator. Country-style pork ribs and pork loin need only a few hours of brining.
The exception: Pork tenderloin needs no brining; simply butterfly it open so it is uniformly about 1-inch thick, then marinate it in some of the red glaze for about an hour. Prepared this way, tenderloin will cook over direct heat in about 15 minutes. Make extra and serve it super-thinly sliced over salads.
Sweet and spicy crispy pork packed with smoky flavor from the grill. What more could we want? I'm thinking about a refreshing slaw and warm, grill-toasted flat breads, such as fresh pita or naan from the freezer case. Coconut sorbet with chunks of fresh mango will cool things off just fine.
Sweet and spicy red chili grilling glaze
Prep: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 generous cups
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup medium-heat Korean chili paste (gochujang)
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 piece (2 inches long) ginger root, peeled (or 2 tablespoons refrigerated ginger puree)
2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
6 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Put all ingredients into a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a covered container; use within 2 weeks.
Nutrition information:
Per tablespoon: 33 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 449 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
Red chili-glazed slow-grilled pork shoulder
Prep: 30 minutes
Brine: Overnight
Marinate: Several hours
Cook: About 3 hours
Servings: 10
1/2 cup each: granulated sugar, coarse salt
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
6 cloves garlic, crushed
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 large (about 5 pounds) bone-in pork shoulder blade roast
1 to 2 cups sweet and spicy red chili grilling glaze, see recipe
2 cups hickory wood chips, optional
1. Mix 2 quarts lukewarm water, sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic and orange zest in very large non-aluminum bowl or stockpot. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add the pork roast. Cover; refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
2. Remove pork from the brine, discarding brine. Put pork into a glass dish. Coat well on all sides with some of the glaze. Cover; refrigerate several hours or up to 1 day.
3. Soak wood chips in a large bowl of water for at least 1 hour.
4. Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-hot. For indirect cooking, arrange coals on two sides of the grill or turn off burners in center of gas grill. Place the cooking grate in place; let it heat a few minutes.
5. Put the pork roast in the center of the grill (not directly over the heat). Add a small handful of the wood chips to the coals. (For gas grilling, wrap the soaked chips in a foil pouch, pierce it with several small holes and place directly over the heat source.) Cover the grill; cook on medium-low (about 275 degrees if you have an oven thermometer), basting frequently with some of the red chili glaze, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours or so. The roast should be very nicely burnished red with some crispy edges.
6. Let pork rest on cutting board about 20 minutes. Slice very thinly. Serve.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 210 calories, 8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 69 mg cholesterol, 10 g carbohydrates, 22 g protein, 1,254 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
Lemon grass and cilantro slaw
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Note: To save time, use the refrigerated ginger and lemon grass purees found in the produce section of many supermarkets.
1/4 cup each: low-sodium soy sauce, unseasoned rice vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil to taste
1 tablespoon each: pureed fresh ginger, pureed fresh lemon grass
1 package (16 ounces) finely shredded cabbage
2 cups very finely shredded carrots (about half of a 10-ounce bag)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, agave syrup, sesame oil, ginger and lemon grass in the bottom of a large bowl. Stir in cabbage and carrots. Mix well. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate, 30 minutes, or freeze, 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 53 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 296 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
Homemade red chili paste
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Makes: about 2 cups
Noted: Adapted from "Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking," by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo (Chronicle, $50). Increase the sugar to 4 tablespoons if using in the red chili glaze recipe.
1 pound red ripe jalapeno chilies, stemmed
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
1. Put chilies, salt and 2 tablespoons water into a medium-size heavy saucepan. Heat over high heat, stirring, until chilies start to release their liquid. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, until chilies are soft, 15-20 minutes.
2. Let chilies cool in the pan. Transfer to a blender along with vinegar and sugar. Puree. Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keeps refrigerated several weeks or frozen several months.
Nutrition information:
Per tablespoon: 6 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 128 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.


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Formats: | 18 DVD, Blu-ray |
Starring: | Kang Hye-jeong |
Directors: | Park Chan-Wook, Chan-wook Park |
Genres: | Drama - Crime, Thriller - Crime, General, World Cinema - Swedish |
Studio: | SONY DADC |
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Rental release: | 28 Feb 2005 |
Main languages: | Korean |
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I heard about this film out of the blue by listening to Mark Kermode talk about it. After that a few other people talked about it and one of the main praises for the film was the fight scenes. They were great but not realistic. Having said that the way it was shot was brillaint and i think the corridor fight scene was done all in one shot, i don't remember their being an edit. But it's the bizarre story that is best of all. The ending was obvious 3/4 of the way through so seemed dragged out when the guy finaly gives his reason for it all. But over all it was great and haven't seen anything like it before. Definatly in the top 3 films of 2004 of what i've seen.
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So on Monday I mocked a to-do list for Jimmy Haslam put forth by Bleacher Report. Wisely, a few folks said, "hey, smartaleck, why don't you tell us what Haslam should do?"
Fine, I will! (And stop yelling at me, please. Jeez. I'm sensitive.)
1. If he's going to fire Pat Shurmur and Mike Holmgren, do it now. Haslam prior to today, wisely, had refused to comment publicly on any personnel moves, saying repeatedly he would not do so until his purchase is official. But that doesn't mean he hasn't already come to conclusions. And if he is going to fire Pat Shurmur — who's been dealt a bit of a raw deal but hasn't helped himself much — do it now. Now! (Holmgren already is out, the result of his "retirement" at the end of the season. Speaking of, here's a transcript from Haslam's news conference.)Haslam has spared no expense thus far. So right now, find a top head coach — Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, whoever — and pay him. Sure, it's unorthodox and contrarian. Start in the middle of the season? Well, why not? The old model hasn't exactly worked so far, has it? The Browns are going nowhere this year, despite fans' justifiable happiness over Sunday's win, which was much needed. Given that they're going nowhere, get your coach of the future in here now and let him evaluate the talent on the field with his own two eyes, not on film. Ten weeks of real, live football — and watching players interact with coaches, teammates, the media, etc. — is a hell of a lot better of an offseason watching TV of your guys. 2. Once your guy is here, keep him here. Surely you've heard these statistics. The Steelers have had two coaches since 1999. The Patriots? Two. The Ravens? Two.Combined Super Bowl titles in that span? Six.The Browns have had six coaches, and one playoff appearance.I don't begrudge Haslam for wanting his own guys, even if Shurmur and Heckert inherited a mess and still are trying to dig out. But Lerner's biggest problem was a lack of continuity. So pick the right guy — now — let him go to work and keep him at work. 3. Sell naming rights to Cleveland Browns Stadium. As a measure of goodwill, use the proceeds — I analyzed the potential market for such a deal here (subscriber-only link) — to fund stadium repairs for X amount of years, with no public financial support. Haslam's a smart business man, and those fellas don't offer a lot of stuff for free (which is not the same as saying that they aren't charitable.) But Haslam likely has been briefed on the furor over the stadium repair issue from the offseason, and he's a very rich man. Why not use whatever chump change — to him, that is — as a sign of your commitment to the city? Want to be treated with kid gloves by the media here, who constantly were spurned by your predecessor? Easy. Win, and donate money. The first part will be difficult4. Tell everyone, once and for all, that there will be no dome on Cleveland Browns Stadium, so I can stop hearing people talk about it and stop watching media outlets across town exploiting the thought to drive traffic to their websites and TV shows. Haslam got everyone in a tizzy last month when he told Cleveland City Council that "everything is on the table" in regards to stadium improvements; one outlet then ran a headline that said, "Haslam considering dome!!!" (I'm paraphrasing.) Pathetic. 5. Publicly address the "Only in Cleveland" and "Curse!" crowd, which represents one of my great dislikes about the city in which I live.There is no curse. There's nothing cursed about CC Sabathia being a mental midget and Fausto Carmona living a lie. There's nothing cursed about a football teams whose players just aren't that good, nor is there anything cursed about a basketball team that had plenty of success — and an owner who made plenty of money — with LeBron James here, only to find out that player wasn't able to shoulder the pressure of having an entire region on his back.There is no curse. And Haslam would be wise to address it head-on and dispel it, immediately. For the readers: I'd love to hear your thoughts on what Haslam's first moves should be, now that the deal is officially official. Email me and I'll use the best responses — serious, sarcastic or otherwise — tomorrow in this space.
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Mitchell: Indians staff changes, No Clippers promoted
The Cleveland Indians have announced changes to the coaching staff for 2012. Sandy Alomar Jr. moves from 1B coach to bench coach and his former duties are taken over by Tom Wiedenbauer who will also coach the outfield/base running. Scott Radinsky moves from the bullpen coach role to pitching coach and Dave Miller who was the minor league pitching instructor takes over as bullpen coach.
Radinsky was the Clippers pitching coach in 2009. Wiedenbauer was with the Astros for 35 years before coming to Cleveland as a minor league field coordinator last year.
With the announcement, there was no word on the Clippers coaching staff, but obviously Columbus could have the entire staff return for 2012. Mike Sarbaugh was the IL manager of the Year, Ruben Niebla earned rave reviews for his work and Lee May Jr. coached one of the most potent offenses in the IL. While it is probably a disappointment for those men to not be on the Major League staff, they will certainly be welcome in Columbus for another run at defending the title. From a broadcasters perspective, I've never had a better group to work with.


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In this tight economy, if you can pinch your pennies enough to afford a new car, you'll be pleased with not only the selection available, but also with the deals that car dealerships are willing to make to move some of their stock off the lot.
Families need more than affordability, with safety and space topping many a mom's list. If mom is trying to decide what kind of a car is the most family friendly, be sure to take the following things into consideration first.
Start with the Favorites
Consistently, some of the same family friendly cars come in ahead of the pack over and over again.
In Consumer Reports' Top 10 Vehicles for Family Travel, you'll regularly see the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna as the top minivans; the Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord and the Lexus RX top choices for moms looking for family cars.
These cars are popular for the three things moms are most concerned with when looking for family friendly cars: safety, size and budget. In addition, check JD Power and Associates, which lets you check car ratings based on factors such as car safety, dependability and overall car quality.
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In addition, it offers side-by-side comparisons of family friendly cars for parents who want to see what one minivan has to offer versus another.