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OK, here is an odd one. Does anyone have anything that they do with spent leaves? I have only ever heard composting, and occasionally cooking.
Sometimes they are just so pretty that I hate to see them go in the trash! Just today I chewed/sucked on a spent Gao Shan for 20 minutes (while teaching!) and although bitter, it was so so tasty.
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Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following statement:
"We are deeply disappointed that Iranian judicial authorities have sentenced Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal to eight years in prison. We continue to call and work for their immediate release -- it is time for them to return home and be reunited with their families. I join President Obama and the people of the United States in expressing our unflagging support for Shane, Joshua, Sarah and their families during this difficult time."
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Dear to,
What are my thoughts on the still, but there are no changes from the old days.
Iran, classified as very extreme, the Civil war, the forces of two'm,
One with the president of Iran, as Iran's ideals of democracy and capitalism by introducing, by the rich countries and peoples, and respect for the dignity of human beings that strive for open societies, but not the forces are weak, to appeal to people doegieneun
Too advanced a theory and a new community leaders
Samgoseo Islam as a shield of their own people forever, you want to create their own slaves, I understand that, but too many problems with forgiveness, the Islamic nationalists think.
I am still helping Iran's president (he is a problem many people agree with your comments, however, to establish an alternative, one holding the shovel is like a pyramid thought to decompose.)
I think Iran will have to change. Conservatives are in power, he has a substantial hit to the soldiers while the cheek, angry eoknureumyeonseo, their willingness to operate in the country waiting for a chance to think.
(I think that is already succeeded once: to join me a few, but now because of that, the operation had failed to think the U.S. journalists' release and cnn, director of Iran in the German Film Festival ....
I think I'm crazy man is.)
If I'm in the U.S. and Israel lobby group trying to persuade them to re-think of the effort. Already then, a month old and not be able to remember anything close, but
Give up everything and live here with a dump truck driver, but .....
I would like to access again, can we do better?
PS: Interest in China is large as I know, the problem is that everyone knows, China is an internal problem of our intention to reduce the expectation is that, housing issues, including bribery and accounting fraud Still, I'd love to go back to China.
Thank You.

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Well, July has been a month where recovery was the goal – but not entirely the reality. The thing about really long endurance races like Primal Quest, where you spend days pushing it to your physical limits, is that they deplete you on so many levels. There are so many systems in the body – cardiovascular system, musculo-skeleton system, endocrine system – and they all work together and can all be taxed by extreme stress, be it physical, emotional or mental. Primal Quest was kind of a mixture of all of the above. I had a lot of long sleeps after PQ, but seemed to feel more and more tired. My team was registered to race in the Gorge Games in Hood River Oregon, just two weeks after Primal Quest ended. It was a spectacularly beautiful 24 hour adventure race, involving paddling, trekking and mountain biking in some very beautiful wilderness. Unfortunately, the race felt like day 10 of Primal Quest, and it took a lot of energy to get through it. The amazing thing about the human body is that it can somehow persevere beyond what the mind thinks capable. However, the mind seems to have a bit of a scorecard, as far as sleep and nutrition are concerned! In any case, ever since the Gorge Games, I have needed to catch up on a lot of sleep, and I have had incredible cravings for things like cantelope melon, bing cherries, sushi and miso soup.
Now that these two adventure races are over, I have been re-directing my training to be a bit more triathlon-specific. Ironman Hawaii is the next big race on my calendar, and I want to give this a solid effort. I have been getting in the pool a lot more, and am riding my road bike on the weekends instead of my mountain bike.
As I am still recovering from my long adventure races, I have to be very careful to listen to my body. Some days, I have surprisingly strong workouts and feel like I have extra blood coursing through my veins. On other days, however, I feel quite tired and end up sleeping almost 10 hours.
On the work front, I have been very busy with travel. I am currently on my fifth business trip in 3 months. I work for an alternative energy startup company, which is very exciting and sometimes quite demanding. One always feels the temptation to work more and do less of other things. I've learned through other demanding jobs that this rarely ends up as a sustainable strategy, so I've actually made more of an attempt to put healthy boundaries around my work. I believe that the combination of sport, rest and a healthy social network do much more to fuel a successful career than does the martyr approach. In any case, the result is that I feel more motivated and excited by my job.
I am looking forward to the month of August, where I can finally get into a zone with training and perhaps actually spend a few weekends in the Bay area, instead of traveling all over for work and races. I've definitely got some solitary nights of movies in my massage chair planned, that's for sure!!
Iona MacKenzie
A manufacturing engineer by trade, turned triathlete and adventure race competitor, Iona Mackenzie has built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on the circuit. She has been dubbed the "Queen of the Machine," for her machine like ability to overcome physical pain during races.
"Our bodies are the vessels which house our souls, hearts and minds. They are here for us to live through, not just to hang clothes on. Play hard, work solid, eat well – and REST. For me, that's the quickest recipe to happiness."
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All My Life
A vocalist of uncommon range and sensitivity, Incognito frontwoman Maysa offers a rich collection of resonant stories on All My Life. Whether crooning in a detached, vibratoless vocal (the sinewy, Sade-recalling "Got to Be Strong") or offering a soulful vocal embrace to hopping blues (the pulsing "Sunshine"), Maysa draws the listener in with her warm, accessible style. She also gauges her delivery to best serve a particular arrangement, resulting in vocal lines with an instrumental character. This effect is shown clearly on a frenetic, Latin-toned read of Gil Scott-Heron's "The Bottle," with lower-range, soulful vocals moving fast and guitarlike, and on "Mirrors," with piping vocalese matching a buzzing, vibrating keyboard groove for an evocative, dizzying sensation. Another highlight on this outstanding collection, "Pressure," finds Maysa's languid vocals standing in stark contrast to manic pace and pulsing horns. Smart, reflective lyrics round out this intelligent, absorbing collection.


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Hyundai Azera Slides Into Luxury Territory for $37,000
SAN DIEGO (MainStreet) -- Heated front and rear seats. Dual-zone climate control. Touchscreen navigation -- just a few of the standard features in the 2013 Hyundai Azera.
While Hyundai is not necessarily the first automaker that springs to mind when considering a luxury car purchase, by many accounts the Korean automaker's 2013 Azera is loaded with enough luxury features to make it a viable player in the upscale car market -- comparable to the Lexus
But whether the car-buying public realizes the leaps the car has made over the past few years and will pay the increased sticker price remains to be seen, say some automotive industry experts.
"If you took a look at the Azera with no predisposition, you'd think it was a luxury car," says Bengt Halvorson, deputy editor of High Gear Media, a company that specializes in providing information for new car shoppers. "It certainly compares with the Lexus ES in terms of ride and handling and performance."
Azera, one of six sedans offered by the Korean automaker, benefits in its most recent model year not only from more luxury bells and whistles, but also from a completely different architecture -- a more fluid styling and design approach that Hyundai began implementing in 2011 on its Sonata, Halvorson says. It made for a wildly successful relaunch of the Sonata two years ago.
"They put a lot of effort into design, and for first time Hyundai had its own design -- that didn't look derivative from other Japanese cars. It set its own style, and that was really important," Halvorson continues.
That new, very distinct, very stylish approach doubled sales of the Sonata within a year or two, Halvorson says.
Last year that design approach was applied to the Azera. And this year even more features were added.
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Peaches for Father Francis (FICTION) -- Vianne Rochet returns to the French village of Lansquenet with her daughters, Anouk and Rosette, before allying herself with a desperate Father Frances Reynaud to reverse disturbing local changes.
A walk in the park (FICTION) -- Lara Carson left Bath, her family, and boyfriend Flynn eighteen years ago without a word to anyone. Why has no one heard from her since? Her childhood best friend Evie is thrilled Lara's back and able to share her happiness. Evie's about to walk down the aisle with her dream man, Joel. Or so she thinks .... Then there's Flynn Erskine, even more attractive now and stunned to see Lara again. The spark between them is as strong as ever, but how's Flynn going to react when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him?
Say you're sorry (MYSTERY FICTION) -- Joe O'Loughlin investigates the murder of a married couple during a horrible London blizzard, but does not believe that the prime suspect--a troubled young man who reported the killings but cannot explain why he was at the crime scene--is really the killer.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore (FICTION) -- After a layoff during the Great Recession sidelines his tech career, Clay Jannon takes a job at the titular bookstore in San Francisco, and soon realizes that the establishment is a facade for a strange secret.
Bowl of heaven (SCIENCE FICTION) -- A human expedition to another star system is jeopardized by the discovery of an immense bowl-shaped structure in space that leads to hostile alien encounters and profound revelations about humanity's place in the universe.
My last empress (FICTION) -- When Samuel Pickens's great love tragically loses her life, Samuel travels the globe, Annabelle always on his mind. Eventually, he comes face-to-face with the mirror image of his obsession in the last place he would expect. As Pickens uncovers her secrets, he must decide how far he will go for a woman he loves.
Shadow girls (FICTION) -- Jesper Humlin is a poet of middling acclaim who is saddled by his underwhelming book sales, an exasperated girlfriend, a demanding mother, and a rapidly fading tan. Leyla from Iran, Tanya from Russia, and Tea-Bag, who is from Africa but claims to be from Kurdistan, these are the shadow girls who become Humlin's unlikely pupils in impromptu writing workshops. Though he had imagined their stories as fodder for his own book, soon their intertwining lives require him to play a much different role.
Forge of darkness (FANTASY FICTION) -- It's a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. But this ancient land was once home to many a power, and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners' great hero, Vatha Urusander, is being promoted by his followers to take Mother Dark's hand in marriage, but her Consort, Lord Draconus, stands in the way of such ambitions. The impending clash sends fissures throughout the realm, and as the rumors of civil war burn through the masses, an ancient power emerges from the long dead seas. Caught in the middle of it all are the First Sons of Darkness, Anomander, Andarist, and Silchas Ruin of the Purake Hold.
Killing the emperors (MYSTERY FICTION) -- Why have luminaries of the world of conceptual art been kidnapped? And why has Baroness Jack Troutbeck - who has publicly described them all as knaves or fools - gone missing too? As victims surface publicly and horrifically dead, in what become The Hommage Murders, can she be rescued in time?
The Twelve (FICTION) -- Survivors of a government-induced apocalypse endure their violent and disease-stricken world while protecting their loved ones; while a century into the future, members of a transformed society determinedly search for the original twelve virals.
Black flower (FICTION) -- A tale of star-crossed love, political turmoil, and the dangers of seeking freedom in a new world, Black Flower is an epic story based on a little-known moment in history.
Postcards from the dead (MYSTERY FICTION) -- There's a parade rolling through the historic French Quarter, with gigantic floats, silver beads, and dizzying lights—and Kimber Breeze of KBEZ-TV is broadcasting live from a small balcony on the fourth floor of the Hotel Tremain, interviewing locals and capturing the spectacle down below. Before Carmela's shop gets its five minutes of fame, a killer slips onto the balcony and strangles Kimber with a cord, leaving her body dangling above the parade. Carmela is horrified, but she quickly discovers the nightmare isn't over. Because someone is now leaving strange postcards at Carmela's shop—signed by the dead Kimber. Now Carmela and her friend Ava will have to risk their own necks to find out who's posing as a ghost—and to expose a killer…
The woman who died a lot : a Thursday next novel : now with 50% added subplot (MYSTERY FICTION) -- With Goliath attempting to replace Thursday at every opportunity with synthetic Thursdays, and a call from the Bookworld to hunt down Pagerunners who have jumped into the Realworld, Thursday's convalescence is going to be anything but restful as the week ahead promises to be one of the Next family's oddest.
Secret keeper (FICTION) -- From pre-WWII England through the Blitz, to the fifties and beyond, discover the secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds--Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy--who meet by chance in wartime London and whose lives are forever entwined. "The Secret Keeper" explores longings and dreams, the lengths people go to fulfill them, and the consequences they can have. It is a story of lovers, friends, dreamers, and schemers told--in Morton's signature style--against a backdrop of events that changed the world.
Mirrored world (FICTION) -- Years later, dressed in the tatters of her husband's military uniform and answering only to his name, Xenia is discovered tending the paupers of St. Petersburg's slums. Revered as a soothsayer and a blessed healer to the downtrodden, she is feared by the royal court and its new Empress, Catherine, who perceives her deeds as a rebuke to their lavish excesses. In this evocative and elegantly written tale, Dean reimagines the intriguing life of Xenia of St. Petersburg, a patron saint of her city and one of Russia's most mysterious and beloved holy figures. This is an exploration of the blessings of loyal friendship, the limits of reason, and the true costs of loving deeply.
Bad glass (SCIENCE FICTION) -- Something has happened in Spokane. The military has evacuated the city and locked it down. Even so, disturbing rumors and images seep out, finding their way onto the Internet, spreading curiosity, skepticism, and panic. For what they show is--or should be--impossible: strange creatures that cannot exist, sudden disappearances that violate the laws of physics, human bodies fused with inanimate objects, trapped yet still half alive. . . . Dean Walker, an aspiring photographer, sneaks into the quarantined city in search of fame. What he finds will change him in unimaginable ways.
Witch of Babylon (FICTION) -- John Madison is a Turkish-American art dealer raised by his much older brother, Samuel, a mover and shaker in New York's art world. Caught between his brother's obsession with saving a priceless relic looted from Iraq's National Museum and a deadly game of revenge staged by his childhood friend, John must solve a puzzle to find the link between a modern-day witch and an ancient one.


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This exit marks its fourth in less than a month as Rummy Royal stopped offering services to Israel, France and the U.S. towards the end of last month.
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PHOTO/FILM Credit: Eunique Jones Gibson for the Because of Them, We Can™ Campaign
After the positive response to my previous post, "Contemporary Images for Black History Month," I had to share this movie. Savvy mom and cultural artist, Eunique Jones Gibson, shot the film Rosa to get kids to take a new look at Ms. Parks.
To view film, click on the image or here.
Below are the big seven subtopics my fourth and fifth graders grappled with after watching and re-watching the film. Use the short film during morning meeting, social studies, or anytime you're ready for substantive conversation or a thoughtful Socratic seminar. See Angela Bunyi's fabulous post for step-by-step directions on higher order comprehension conversations.
1. In the opening shot, compare Parks's size to the size of the bus. How does Gibson, the filmmaker, use size to convey power? What does the bus represent?
âºBe prepared to discuss institutional racism, a system of inequality based on race (racism in schools, banks, restaurants, stores, government offices, everywhere . . . ).
2. Look at the film's first chyron, "Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African-American civil rights activist." What activities did Parks immerse herself in when she was not at work? She was secretary of what group? What was the purpose of that group? The film's third chyron reads, "At the time, Parks was secretary of the Montgomery Chapter of the NAACP. If your students have read Nikki Giovanni's Rosa, they'll likely remember that Parks was secretary of the NAACP.
âºUse the film to discuss Parks's defense of Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who was thrown off a city bus before Parks herself was arrested. For more information on Parks and Colvin see Newsweek, History.com or have students listen to this NPR interview.
3. Read the film's second chyron, "The United States Congress called her 'the First Lady of Civil Rights' and 'The Mother of the Freedom Movement.'" Why was Parks an ideal candidate for any nonviolent movement? How could her story inspire others to break barriers?
4. Where are the passengers on the bus? Why do you think the filmmaker chose not to have any passengers on the bus?
5. Whose voice is narrating Parks's walk? What was the narrator's relationship to Parks?
âºFor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s' Speech and a detailed timeline of events after Parks sat down, see Scholastic's interview with Parks, "How I Fought for Civil Rights."
âºTo listen to Dr. King's full address to the first Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) Mass Meeting, or for the full transcript, see Martin Luther King, Jr. And the Global Freedom Struggle.
6. Why is the film's Parks's clutching her purse? Was the Civil Rights movement dangerous? Why or why not?
7. How does the filmmaker convey Parks's choices?
âºAsk students to discuss Gibson's shot choices as well as the pace and duration of the film within their small groups. What were the consequences of Gibson's choices?
Learn more about Gibson and the Because of Them, We Can campaign in the Behind the Lens series on PBS. How could you and your students use the film in your classroom or organization? Please share your ideas below.
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New alliance showcases Capgemini's belief in the power of open solutions; will offer world's most flexible CRM to firms in the BeNeLux
Utrecht, the Netherlands, November 26 – SugarCRM, the world's fastest growing customer relationship management (CRM) company, announced a new partnership with Capgemini Nederland B.V., the Dutch subsidiary of Capgemini. This partnership is part of a new alliance between Capgemini and six leading open source technology providers, creating a single point of contact for BeNeLux companies seeking open source solutions.
"The alliance showcases Capgemini's vision for open source," said Leo Cardinaals, Capgemini's open source alliance manager. "After all, open source is mature, more innovative, at times has better quality and is at the least equal to proprietary solutions. The alliance brings together best-of-breed vendors that would enable customers to leverage a platform where these vendors are collaborating best with each other. It is a full-fledged alliance with an end-to-end proposition. This includes consultancy, support and maintenance (on-site, remote or outsourced)."
Under the alliance, Capgemini aims to support its account managers, project leaders and architects with their open source queries, again reiterating Capgemini's belief in open source solutions. Capgemini positions leading open source solutions as brands equal to Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and IBM and is offering a Total Open Source Stack. The additional open source providers in the alliance include Hippo, Ingres, Pentaho, Red Hat and Zarafa.
"Capgemini's creation of this open source alliance speaks volumes to the global acceptance and success of open source in the market," said Tom Schuster, vice president and general manager of SugarCRM Europe. "That such a well respected consultancy has dedicated resources towards furthering the adoption and development of open solutions in the BeNeLux region proves that both Open Source and SugarCRM are now Enterprise ready.
Capgemini and SugarCRM are also co-sponsors of the OSC2010 conference being held in Amsterdam this week at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. Schuster will be giving a presentation titled "The Cloud is Open" on Friday November 26. For more information about the event, visit: http://www.opensourceconference.nl/
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My name is Ken Kang, potting in Honolulu, Hawaii for the last 38 years. I was invited here by Cory Lum, good friend and excellent potter. I do cone 10 stoneware in my own converted electric to propane kiln. For the last 15 years my interest in Chanoyu ceramic utensils has taken me in different directions in making ceramic ware. There's lots of satisfaction but for me it is very hard to achieve or come close to perfection, if there is such a thing in Chanoyu ware.
Here are a few pictures of my work. I Make and refinish my own wood covers for my mizusashis and chaires.


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Sorry, Terry, I didn't mean any disrespect to you folks in other countries... it was merely my way of pointing out one of his basic freedoms in the U.S.... the freedom to say that he doesn't like Chris' pizza.
No better way to settle this than to come get a taste of Bianco's pizza in Philly...for a good causehttp://www.alexslemonade.org/special-events/great-chefs-eventHe's listed as one of the chef's for this charity event...no lines and no flight to Phoenix
Is he bringing his oven?
I just don`t see how it couldn't`t be at least, very good if not excellent. Was it too subtle for you?
Who's right in the end though? The guy behind the counter that made it? Or the person eating it?
If you are charging money for your goods/services, the person eating it (paying) is right.
Sounds like Harry Selfridge to me.
After so many years in the retail food industry and having this "ideology" shoved down my throat even when the customer is WRONG, I have to agree with Mike. Perhaps bicster could share with us his profession where it is "very scary" that the customer is right? My curiosity gets the best of me, sorry....With hours-long lines out the door in the blazing sun, Chris must be doing something RIGHT, otherwise there would be no lines. ~sd
If you are charging money for your goods/services, the person eating it (paying) is right. I write that with a bit of caution, however, as this philosophy has infiltrated my profession as well, which is very scary.
If the customer is wrong, I tell them they are wrong.
I definitely don't agree with the customer is always right philosophy. If the customer is wrong, I tell them they are wrong.
You should start with the ham and pineapple!
But in regards to taste, I don't really think one can argue about taste. You can serve, what some people might consider, the perfect food in a restaurant, there will always people who dislike it. Same goes for music, some like Rock over Jazz, some find Opera more exciting than Blues. In terms of pizza, I'm sure there are some who prefer Pizza Hut over Bianco's pies even if that's hard to believe.
Perhaps bicster could share with us his profession where it is "very scary" that the customer is right? My curiosity gets the best of me, sorry....~sd
Anesthesiology resident
my favorite pizza comes from my kitchen.
Yes, I guess you're right... that is kinda scary. However, I have never really thought of myself as my doctors' "customer" since they have the training which I don't. I believe that a patient should be involved in his or her care, but to insist you are correct and the anesthesiologist is wrong is foolhardy at best.To put this back in terms of pizza, I have to agree with the other posters who pointed out that taste is subjective and no pizzeria is going to have 100% rave reviews, but it is the pizzaiolo who is right... it IS his dream and vision and choice of style. If the customer doesn't agree or like the product, he should find a pizzeria that does fit his tastes. I have been known to change banks, insurance companies and doctors because I didn't like the "goods and services" they were selling. Same with pizza. But, I don't tell them all that they were wrong and I was right. What is perfectly fine for Jane Dough may not be right for sourdough girl.I think this is the crux of bicster's "problem" and why he was disappointed with the pizza at Bianco's. He should actually be very proud that he can create a pizza at home which, to his personal taste buds, is better than Chris'. Once you have your own pizza perfected, or at least close to it, other places pale in comparison. Makes it hard to go out with friends for pizza! If you do go out, you seldom like the pizza as well as your own... but, more often, your friends want the evening out to be pizza at YOUR house, instead! Terry, glad to hear that you've all but killed the ham and pineapple pizza! I also agree that when a customer is wrong or making unreasonable demands, they should be told so, nicely. A lot of corporations (notably the two I worked for) are VERY reluctant to do so.~sd
Anyway, my favorite pizza is my own, more so because it is something I made by hand, not b/c it is the best tasting out there. The sum of the experience makes it the best.
Likewise, Dr. Oz and "Dr." House should not be your frame of references for questioning my plan of care.
I have yet to find a reference from SDGirl that has "House" or "Dr. Oz" in any of her posts. I don't think she was questioning your plan of care but I have to agree with her in the sense that a patient or doctor, such as yourself, should have a close relationship when it comes to individual care and options of treatment. Happy Baking and putting people to sleep!


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Share Your Orders Thread
Placed a Verdant order today.
Pre-ordered 2 oz. of the spring Laoshan Black and one of the Yellow Leaves Tea Storage Jars.
Thank you, Chelle!
Since you were thinking about the Eight Treasures Yabao, do you want us to include that as your free sample? Otherwise, we'll surprise you!
You got it!
I just ordered the Kusmi Russian mini-tins so I could get more Anastasia (and try the other Russian blends like bouquet of flowers). I… have a serious tea-buying problem, but at least I'm in good company!
I keep telling myself to lay off the ordering, but I have really terrible impulse control sometimes!
I have two orders I'm waiting anxiously for now! :)
I have a Persimmon Tree Tea Order of:
Periwinkle 2 oz
Butterscotch 1 oz
White Guava 1 oz
And a Verdant Order of:
Bergamot Rose Laoshan Black 1 oz
Eight Treasures Yabao 2 oz
Chocolate Chamomile Curiosity Brew 1 oz
Mrs. Li's Shi Feng Dragonwell Green Tea 1 oz
Shui Jin Gui Wuyi Oolong 2 oz
I just placed my first Verdant order! :O (Redeemed my points for a $10GC and spent enough to get free shipping to Canada!)
Laoshan Black – 2 oz
Yu Lu Yan Cha Black – 1 oz
Spring Harvest Laoshan Green – 1 oz
Silver Buds Yabao – 1oz
Chocolate Chamomile Curiousity Brew – 1 oz
Eight Treasures Yabao – sample
Hand Picked Early Spring Tieguanyin – sample
Anxi Fo Shou Black – sample
I've tried a few. The rest are just guess that I'll enjoy them. :P Hope I didn't miss any of the really big/favourite teas, but I'm just that much closer to my next coupon.
Somehow I'm jealous even though I just placed an order with Verdant too the other day. xD
Great first order, Cavocorax- look at all of those fresh Spring teas! Thank you very much for the support. :)
Chizakura: I know how you feel- I'm irrationally jealous, even though I'm in the office right now! Definitely making me crave something Spring-y like Eight Treasures to carry me into the rest of the gray, rainy afternoon.
Woo! I'm happy I chose some that everyone seems to like.
Lynne-tea – I'm just starting to enjoy Puerh so I thought this would be a nice one as it's not as "earthy" as others (from the sounds of it).
I'm looking forward to the Spring teas! Also, it's pretty exciting knowing that these are the freshest you can get! I better find some nice tins for them.
Just ordered the 5 samples for 5 dollars from Verdant! I have heard so many amazing things about them, but have yet to try any of their teas. I am quite excited!!!
Thank you for giving us a try! I hope you enjoy your first five Verdant Teas. :)
First Butiki order.
Mi Xian Black SALE!!! (1/2 ounce)
Caramel Vanilla Assam
Foxy Roxy's Banana Walnut Treat
Premium Taiwanese Assam
Premium Taiwanese Assam
Raspberry Truffle
Tamarind Pop
Three Friends
Zhen Qu
Peppermint Patty
Pineapple Cilantro Cream
Watermelon Xylophone
Maple Pecan Oolong
Pistachio Ice Cream SALE!!!
Coconut Cream Pie Rooibos
Item total $84.98
Tax $0.00
Shipping and handling $8.50
Total $93.48 USD
Yeah, I went a bit overboard, like I usually do when encountering a tea company for the first time. Most of these are in 1 oz sizes so when I do get around to opening them, they should go fast. I really just wanted the Caramel Vanilla Assam but I have poor impulse control when it comes to buying things so..yeah.
WHOA. You bought out the place! Haha :D Enjoy and happy drinking. I've had a good amount of those, and I can't praise them enough.
Be sure to pick up some Hattialli Golden Lion Assam too on your next order :D
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Went to my local DAVIDsTEA…it was mom's idea, in my defence! And she bought almost as much tea as me!
The Summer Collection ~ 15 g of each
Midsummer Night's Dream – 50 g
Cocoa Canela – 15 g (mom wants to try it haha not sure about this one)
Main Squeeze – 25 g
Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait – 15 g
Leakproof Iced Tea Mug
And mom got me the Mist Iced Tea Pitcher because she wanted to get me a gongfu pot but I already have one so she was like pick a pitcher, I can't decide on one for you!
Also got 15 g of Salted Caramel, then read it has almonds in it..still worried about it making me allergic, so I gave that one to mom, along with some other teas I have, so I did a swap kind of too! /defensive tone
Decided I couldn't pass up the California Tea House Memorial Day Sale. (Free matcha? YES PLEASE)
4oz Blueberry Syrup (best cold-brewed blueberry tea I've ever had!)
4 oz Lemon Drop
And my free 30g of Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Bad me. Now I really need to stop.
Just made my first order with Verdant!!! The five samples for $5. I can't wait!! I really wanted to order the Eight Treasures Yabao, but I wouldnt have gotten the free shipping. My next order for sure! I loved the color and just how it looked dry. Beautiful!
Odds are you will like your samples and then want to reorder and can throw in the yabao for free shipping… :)
I got it in the mail today! So happy!!! I really want to try the right treasures tho. Ill have to order a tiny bit….hard with a college school budget.


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Rochester: A City of Open Doors
Occasionally I meet young Rochesterians who are frustrated that our community does not offer as many opportunities for unique experiences as more sizable cities. While a city of ten million undoubtedly has more going on than our mere one million, there are in fact numerous opportunities in Rochester, and getting involved in them is easier than one might think.
Rochester is home to many organizations and individuals that are eager to include new participants that express an interest in what they're doing. These organizations and leaders in our community are highly accessible, easily reached by an email, phone call, or simply introducing yourself at a regular meeting. Contrast this to larger metropolitan areas, where merely getting your foot in the door is a difficult feat and many opportunities essentially require a formal introduction. Many of Rochester's community leaders are approachable, and even broadcast their opportunities to the general population. To get involved, all it takes is a show of interest and a little initiative.
One such opportunity that Rochester Young Professionals is proud to have facilitated is the Rochester Rotary Club's Group Study Exchange program with the Philippines. Back in August, the RYP Newsletter included a mention of this opportunity and several members took the initiative to reach out to the Rochester Rotary Club.
Now five highly diverse young professionals – (from left to right in picture) Matt Campbell of Harris RF Communications, Nikisha Ridgeway of Heritage Christian Services, Tiffany Paine-Cirrincione of Habitat for Humanity, J.B. Afoh Manin of the Monroe County Public Defender's Office, and James Cronkwright of Towpath Bike Shop - are gearing up for a month-long cultural and vocational program in February designed specifically for young professionals. They will be traveling around the Philippines, visiting numerous towns, meeting with public officials, living with host families, and visiting with local businesses relevant to each of their professions to discuss best practices and exchange ideas.
Hearing about this program caused me to pause and read up on Rotary International. I had seen their emblem around but never knew exactly what they were about. For those who are not familiar, Rotary International is essentially a group of professionals who come together around the motto "Service above self," and work to enrich their home communities and have an international impact as well. Rochester Rotary Club is celebrating 100 years of service, as it was founded in 1912 as the 36th club of Rotary International. While Rotary International is not unique to Rochester, the 350 member Rochester Rotary Club definitely seems to be yet another great community-oriented organization making an impact in our city.
When I meet young professionals who express dissatisfaction with their career progression, my first response is to ask how they distinguish themselves in their field. Getting involved with unique programs and well-known organizations is a great way to set yourself apart from the crowd. By having an interesting experience to talk about in an interview, or
having developed a relationship with a person or group that is widely respected, you position yourself as someone who adds substance to a group, giving you an edge over those who do not.
Because Rochester is a relatively small city, unique opportunities are less profuse, but are much easier to take advantage of once found. Rochester has a culture of community engagement and collaboration, and that dynamic can be harnessed by young professionals in a very powerful way. So if you are looking for a new way to get involved, stay tuned to the RYP Weekly Newsletter, Google search to find those individuals and organizations in Rochester that are active in your field of interest, and take advantage of living in a city full of open doors.


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What if you wanted to find the "length" of the crust for an entire pizza? A typical large pizza has a diameter of 14 inches and is cut into 8 or 10 pieces. Think of the crust as the circumference of the pizza. Find the circumference. After completing this Concept, you'll be able to solve this problem.
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CK-12 Foundation: Chapter10CircumferenceA
Learn more about circumference by watching the video at this link.
Circumference is the distance around a circle. The circumference can also be called the perimeter of a circle. However, we use the term circumference for circles because they are round. The term perimeter is reserved for figures with straight sides. In order to find the formula for the circumference of a circle, we first need to determine the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle.
Investigation: Finding (pi)
Tools Needed: paper, pencil, compass, ruler, string, and scissors
- Draw three circles with radii of 2 in, 3 in, and 4 in. Label the centers of each , and .
- Draw in the diameters and determine their lengths. Are all the diameter lengths the same in ? ? ?
- Take the string and outline each circle with it. The string represents the circumference of the circle. Cut the string so that it perfectly outlines the circle. Then, lay it out straight and measure, in inches. Round your answer to the nearest -inch. Repeat this for the other two circles.
- Find for each circle. Record your answers to the nearest thousandth. What do you notice?
From this investigation, you should see that approaches 3.14159... The bigger the diameter, the closer the ratio was to this number. We call this number , the Greek letter "pi." It is an irrational number because the decimal never repeats itself. Pi has been calculated out to the millionth place and there is still no pattern in the sequence of numbers. When finding the circumference and area of circles, we must use . , or "pi" is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846... To see more digits of , go to http://www.eveandersson.com/pi/digits/.
From this Investigation, we found that . In other words, . We can also say because .
Example A
Find the circumference of a circle with a radius of 7 cm.
Plug the radius into the formula.
Depending on the directions in a given problem, you can either leave the answer in terms of or multiply it out and get an approximation. Make sure you read the directions.
Example B
The circumference of a circle is . Find the diameter.
Again, you can plug in what you know into the circumference formula and solve for .
Example C
A circle is inscribed in a square with 10 in. sides. What is the circumference of the circle? Leave your answer in terms of .
From the picture, we can see that the diameter of the circle is equal to the length of a side. Use the circumference formula.
Watch this video for help with the Examples above.
CK-12 Foundation: Chapter10CircumferenceB
Concept Problem Revisited
The entire length of the crust, or the circumference of the pizza is .
A circle is the set of all points that are the same distance away from a specific point, called the center. A radius is the distance from the center to the outer rim of the circle. A chord is a line segment whose endpoints are on a circle. A diameter is a chord that passes through the center of the circle. The length of a diameter is two times the length of a radius. Circumference is the distance around a circle. , or "pi" is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Guided Practice
1. Find the perimeter of the square. Is it more or less than the circumference of the circle? Why?
2. The tires on a compact car are 18 inches in diameter. How far does the car travel after the tires turn once? How far does the car travel after 2500 rotations of the tires?
3. Find the radius of circle with circumference 88 in.
1. The perimeter is . In order to compare the perimeter with the circumference we should change the circumference into a decimal.
. This is less than the perimeter of the square, which makes sense because the circle is smaller than the square.
2. One turn of the tire is the circumference. This would be . 2500 rotations would be , 11,781 ft, or 2.23 miles.
3. Use the formula for circumference and solve for the radius.
Fill in the following table. Leave all answers in terms of .
- Find the radius of circle with circumference 88 in.
- Find the circumference of a circle with .
Square is inscribed in . .
- Find the length of the diameter of .
- How does the diameter relate to ?
- Find the perimeter of .
- Find the circumference of .
- A truck has tires with a 26 in diameter.
- How far does the truck travel every time a tire turns exactly once?
- How many times will the tire turn after the truck travels 1 mile? (1 mile = 5280 feet)
- Jay is decorating a cake for a friend's birthday. They want to put gumdrops around the edge of the cake which has a 12 in diameter. Each gumdrop is has a diameter of 1.25 cm. To the nearest gumdrop, how many will they need?
- Bob wants to put new weather stripping around a semicircular window above his door. The base of the window (diameter) is 36 inches. How much weather stripping does he need?
- Each car on a Ferris wheel travels 942.5 ft during the 10 rotations of each ride. How high is each car at the highest point of each rotation?


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U.S. Department of Justice
Monday, October 18, 2010
FinCEN Study Examines Rise in Identity Theft SARs;
Awareness Helps Deter Greater Loss
VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released a new study analyzing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) citing identity theft that shows while suspected cases of identity theft are on the rise, vigilant financial institution employees are reportedly rejecting over half of fraudulent vehicle or student loans facilitated by identity theft prior to funding. The report, Identity Theft - Trends, Patterns, and Typologies Reported in Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Filed by Depository Institutions, shows the number of SARs characterized as identity theft rose 123 percent between 2004 and 2009, out-stripping the rise of total SARs filed by depository institutions which increased 89 percent during the same five years.
Though the study notes that credit card fraud continues to be the most reported type of identity theft-facilitated financial fraud, reporting trends for that type are moderately down, while reporting trends of consumer loan fraud facilitated by identity theft are significantly up.
"FinCEN's study of identity theft SARs reveals how important suspicious activity reports can be to deterring illicit activity," said FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. "In many instances involving identity theft, the vigilance of employees of financial institutions is apparently deterring greater losses when the employees suspect loans are tied to false identities."
The identity theft study, a first for FinCEN, also found that about 27 percent of sample SAR narratives reported that the victim of identity theft knew the subject of the SAR, who was usually a family member, friend, acquaintance, or employee working in the victim's home.
The report also found that victims reportedly discovered identity theft by reviewing their own account activity in about 28 percent of sample filings. The analysis also found that filers credited routine financial institution account monitoring with uncovering identity theft in nearly another 21 percent of SAR filings, and reviews of commercial databases at account initiation in 15 percent of filings.
FinCEN defines identity theft as using identifying information unique to the rightful owner without the rightful owner's permission.
The release of FinCEN's report coincides with National Protect Your Identity Week, October 17-23, a public-private educational effort of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) to publicize steps the public can take to prevent identity theft.


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McNabb: First of all is his numbers. How many times has he led his team to the big game? The big game still is the NFC Championship Game, the game to lead you there, and most importantly of all, did he make the players around him better? In his time, in his era, was he a top 5, top 10 quarterback in the league?


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This week, we celebrate International Women's Day. According to the World Health Organization, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among women between the ages of 15-44, and nearly 60 percent of the people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa are women. Throughout the week, PEPFAR is highlighting its work in addressing gender and the needs of women and girls in this epidemic.
Addressing gender issues is essential to reducing the vulnerability of women and men to HIV/AIDS. PEPFAR country programs have consistently included funding for programs to address gender issues. Over the past two years, PEPFAR has also provided over $50 million in central funding to country programs to strengthen gender programming; over $9.5 million of these funds were reserved for an innovative Gender Challenge Fund.
The idea of the Gender Challenge Fund is to make additional resources available to PEPFAR country programs on a matching basis. This Fund serves as an incentive to leverage country PEPFAR funds to advance key gender related issues and programs within PEPFAR's gender strategy priority areas. These priorities include:
-- Mainstreaming gender issues into PEPFAR service delivery programs;
-- Strengthening programs addressing gender-based violence;
-- Working with men and boys to change norms and behaviors that are harmful to women and girls;
-- Providing economic and education opportunities for women and girls;
-- Enacting legal and policy reform on gender issues.
To date, 15 countries have received additional Gender Challenge funding. Here are just a few of the ways in which PEPFAR country programs are putting these additional resources to use.
In Botswana, PEPFAR is supporting capacity-building and training at the national and local levels of government for data collection on gender issues and needed programs. Because women's economic vulnerability makes it more likely that they will be forced to engage in risky sexual activity, we are also supporting income generation activities, with a special focus on woman facing elevated risk, including sex workers.
Working with men and boys in multiple ways is an essential part of our gender strategy. In the Dominican Republic, PEPFAR is using Gender Challenge funding to support male involvement in couples HIV testing and counseling, using programs to prevent of mother-to-child transmission as a platform.
In Ethiopia, PEPFAR is strengthening programs which address trauma related to gender-based violence (GBV) as part of its work with orphans and vulnerable children and adolescent girls. This includes training health and social services providers to both identify and adequately respond to GBV, as well as supporting safe spaces for adolescent girls who have experienced or are at high risk for GBV.
With PEPFAR support, Ghana is expanding women's leadership training for people living with HIV to build their capacity to become active participants in the HIV response at the local and national levels. In addition, PEPFAR is also helping Ghana expand support and services, such as HIV prevention and care, to young female migrants who work as market porters. These girls are highly vulnerable to both GBV and HIV.
In Uganda, with support from the Gender Challenge Fund, PEPFAR is integrating gender programming into their prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV work as well as supporting the convening of a national task force to address gender issues. PEPFAR is also supporting a collaborative strategic information initiative to ensure the availability of strong, accurate, and program-focused information on gender.
PEPFAR programs seek to respond to the structural drivers of the AIDS epidemic, such as gender issues, as well as to ensure we are adequately meeting the needs of women and girls. We are encouraged by the successes the Gender Challenge Fund has begun to achieve, and remain committed to working alongside governments, partners, and communities to have even more of an impact in the days to come.
Linda B. in Zambia writes:
This is a great initiative. Health Triangle working with Global Friends in Action Trust have a similar approach. We enroll 30 young people (always more women than girls) in a six-months Food Production course to provide them with a skill to enbale them earn a living. Part of the course involves attachment to hotels, restaurants and guest-houses. After graduation a good number of our students are re-called to the places where they got attached to be employed. A few others go on to seek higher qualifications in the same field as we only offer a certificate course.
But apart from the Food Production course, there is a once-a-week activity called Youth Advocacy Program (YAP). This activity students discuss and challenge norms that endanger the lives of girls and women. Topics covered so far with the current in-take include domestic gender roles; gender violence; studying UN Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. The last two have many challenges on how cultural and religious norms teach about the role of women and girls.
Our biggest challenge is having steady financial resources to keep courses going. Although the cost of the course per student is only $150, most of our students cannot afford to pay because we target orphans and vulnerable children.
How could we access this Gender Challenge Fund in Zambia? I think Zambia is a Pepfar country.
Linda B.
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James A. in the U.S.A. writes:
May this program be a successful one to avoid AIDS and HIV's especially for women.


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2009-06-04 / Sterling News
MOMS club welcomes new members
The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Lancaster/Sterling is a non-profit organization aimed at providing support for mothers. It welcomes all mothers who are home anytime during the week looking for activities to do with other mothers and children. The group offers weekly playgroups, group activities, service projects and a monthly "Moms' Night Out." Membership is open to residents of Lancaster, Sterling and Clinton. For more information, contact Dawn at 978-534-4206 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit momsclub.org.


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Eagles: Hotel California on DVD-A
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Five short years ago, engineer Elliot Scheiner picked up the phone, and presto! - his life changed. "I got a call from DTS to do the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over in 5.1," he told Billboard. "I said, 'What's that?' "
He would go on to do the multichannel versions of many classic albums. The Warner Music Group hired him as a consultant on DVD-Audio. Today, Elliot Scheiner is "the godfather of 5.1 mixing."
That's high praise, indeed, since it comes from Bill Szymczyk, the original producer of the Eagles' Hotel California. And the DVD-A of that 1976 landmark, mixed for six channels by Scheiner with Szymczyk, is a long run from the tentative, elementary surround sound of Hell Freezes Over. In fact, it's a glorious triumph - without question, Scheiner's best multichannel work.


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I recently purchased a 24″ Camp Chef smoke vault. And to be honest I was a bit intimidated about using it. I have never used a propane powered smoker nor had I ever been around one.
That intimidation went away almost instantly after I lit it. The instructions were easy to follow and I love the flame control of the smoke vault. It was windy when I first used it and anyone who BBQ's or smokes any type of meat will tell you that one of your biggest issues with temp control is the wind. With the smoke vault, the wind was not even an issue. I am looking forward to doing a lot more smoking and cooking in the smoke vault. I honestly do love it and I am so glad that I have it.
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It looks like Hewlett-Packard is very serious about building up eco-system of devices powered by webOS operating system with other makers of hardware. Just several weeks after confirming the possibility of licensing the webOS, the company now admits negotiations with several companies about this.
"We are talking to a number of companies. I can share with you that a number of companies have expressed interest. We are continuing our conversations," said Leo Apotheker, chief executive officer of HP, in an interview with Bloomberg news-agency.
HP clearly needs third-party hardware running webOS operating system in order to popularize its platform. HP got webOS from Palm, which had consistently failed to gain market share. There are no objective reasons to believe that the HP-made webOS 2.0-based devices will be significantly more popular on the market compared to iOS 5-based Apple iPhone or Android 3.3-powered Samsung Galaxy-series. Third-party devices, however, can be more competitive than HP's own either in terms of features or in terms of price. Another way to boost popularity of webOS platform is to install in onto other devices made by HP, including PCs, a strategy that is in place already.
But on the other hand, many companies on the market of smartphones nowadays are eager to try new operating system. Hardly a lot of market players would like Google Android to become the next Microsoft Windows for mobile devices. Microsoft Windows Phone yet has to prove that it is competitive against Android or iOS. Therefore, webOS should be an interesting piece of software for many potential licensees.
Samsung Electronics held talks to use WebOS in its smartphones, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. Neither HP nor Samsung commented on this.
"The reality is that Google and Apple are in the driving seat here and consumers are voting with their dollars. The problem for HP here is how do they license it without competing with their own products," said Shaw Wu, an analyst for Sterne Agee & Leach.
At present HP does not want to talk about timeframes when third-party webOS-powered devices hit the market. It is clear, though, that HP does not want to give any estimations as well.
"There is no time pressure to do [licensing of webOS]," said Mr. Apotheker.
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NEW Comfortable 1+1 Apartment with a big pool in Antalya
Size60 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Pool
- Balcony/terrace
- Washer/dryer
- Towels
- Air conditioning
Accommodation summary
|070701 Antalya, Konyalti, Hurma Mah., Turkey
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|Calendar updated
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It consists of 1 big living room with a kitchen, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower, and a cozy balcony with a mountain view.
The apartment has everything necessary for living:
~ all necessary kitchen staff
~ bed linen and towels
~ refrigerator
~ washing machine
~ stove
~ hair dryer
~ air conditioners (1 in living room and 1 in the bedroom)
~ 24 hours hot water
~ Internet
In bedroom there is a double bed (150x200cm) and a big sofa-bed in the living room. All bed linen and towels are provided.
The complex has:
~ big outdoor swimming pool
~ children's pool
~ barbecue place
~ landscaped garden
~ Videophone at the entrance.
~ 24-hours/day guard and video cams
~ free parking
Near the complex there are supermarkets, shops, restaurants. If You want You can take taxi or use the bus. The bus stop is 100 meters from the apartment. So it's very convenient.
The complex is within walking distance from the clean beaches of the Mediterranean sea marked by Blue Flag of UNESCO (5 minutes by bus or 20 minutes by feet).
And in just 10 km (30 minutes by bus) from the city center (Kaleychi, old city, clock tower, museum) of Antalya, 25 km from the airport (40 minutes by car). Only 15 minutes by car and You are at the big shopping center Migros, amusement park, water park, delphinium, Beach Park.
Note: Swimming pool is not available from September, 20th till July, 1st.
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House rulesSwimming pool is open between 09:00 am and 23:00 pm
Quietness after 23:00 PM
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Apartment - super! Excellent repair at 4-5 stars hotel, new furniture. In this case everything is done so that no one feels like in a hotel, but feels like at home. Every detail is thought.
Irina - kind-hearted woman, which greatly helped us in many ways. We not only had a good rest, but also acquired a new friend in the Irina.
Apartment - super! Excellent repair at 4-5 star hotel, new furniture. At the same time everything is done so that you feel not like in the hotel and at home. Every small detail.
Irina - kind-hearted man who very much helped us in many ways. We are not only a good rest, but also gained a new friend in the person of Irina.
Apartment - super! Excellent repair at 4-5 stars hotel, new furniture. In this case everything is done so that no one feels like in a hotel, but feels like at home. Every detail is thought.
Irina - kind-hearted woman, which greatly helped us in many ways. We not only had a good rest, but also acquired a new friend in the Irina.
Квартира - супер! Отличный ремонт на уровне 4-5 звёзд отеля, новая мебель. При этом всё сделано так, что чувствуешь себя не как в отеле, а как дома. Продумана каждая мелочь.
Ирина - добрейший души человек, которая очень сильно во многом нам помогла. Мы не только хорошо отдохнули, но и приобрели нового друга в лице Ирины.
Everything worked super, hosts were very friendly and the apartment was as described and clean! We really enjoyed staying there and would definitely book again.
Alles hat Super geklappt, Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und die Wohnung war wie beschrieben und sauber! Wir haben den Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen und würden bestimmt wieder Buchen.
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The apartment was very pleasant and comfortable, swimming pool was great and other attractions in the complex also. But the most important thing is that in case of trouble, even extreme (I was in hospital), you can always count on Irina. Thanks for everything Irina!
Excellent logis , bien situé et très moderne, l'hôte a été à l'écoute tout au long du séjours. La seule chose à améliorer c'est internet.
Bonne contituation
Jätte fin lägenhet med bra läge. Irina va jätte trevlig och allt va super bra :)
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Hi all.
I'm planning the implentation of a search function for my app. I foresee a system in which the user would be able to do a global search across multiple models (much like how Sitepoint.com allows you to search its forums, blogs, books, etc) all in one fell swoop.
This action would definitely cause the controller to handle lots of models at once--not very tidy. Do you think having a controller that juggles multiple models is OK in this case? Or should I try to use, say, a separate search class (ActiveRecord based?) to handle the search actions?


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Marty,Bill's vacuum tube amplifiers and record turn table sure was cool for me to see too. I never saw a set-up like that before. Bill used to buy and sell all kinds of tubes a long time before the internet was started. I liked how the wire made the turntable go around (if that is how it should be said). Bill's stereo system sure sounded great. Bill said the tubes from the USA were the best ones and explained why there were to me. I guess someone always can learn something new from talking to someone.Norma
What a coincidence Norma...I too am an audiophile and also collect vintage hi-fi equiptment. I don't know who your friend Bill is but sure would appreciate it if you would ask him to PM me if ever he has something for sale. I recognize some of his gear and he has good tastes. Thanks!
Bob,If you are interested you can PM Bill yourself and ask him if he ever finds something for sale anymore. Good to hear you are also a audiophile. I sure don't know what that means, but Bill would. Bill doesn't post much here on the forum but this is Bill's screen name at Reply 8 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,25251.msg254783.html#msg254783 when I was posting under Bill's screen name. Norma
Norma,From a protein standpoint, the King Arthur Bread Flour (KABF) would be close (at 12.7%), but that flour is not bleached or bromated. However, if you have a bleached and bromated high-gluten flour on hand with a protein content of about 14.2% and also the Occident flour with a protein content of 12.2%, you could use a blend of those two flours. The ratio would be 20% high-gluten flour and 80% Occident flour. That blend would also be bleached and bromated. Peter
Joey's Pizza of Hamilton NJI walked into Joey's Pizza about 12pm on a Friday and said; "Hi, how are you today. I heard that you make a great pizza and I'd like to try one. What sizes do you have?" He smiled which was a good sign. I ordered a 14 inch Plain Cheese Pie. He actually asked me if I'd like that extra crispy. (very impressive!) I said; Yes, but not burnt." Fortunately, I was able to order directly from the pizza chef who would be baking my pie. So I felt assured he understood that I was a first time customer and would bake me a great pie. After about 12 minutes the pie was done and I took it home to eat it. I opened the box lid and took a peek. It looked perfectly baked, more on the done side, and extra crispy just as I ordered. As I drove home, the scent was familiar for what I consider a great sauce. As soon as I got home I checked the bottom and it was perfectly browned. The toppings appeared to be assembled similar to a Trenton Tomato pie where they apply splotches of sauce on top of the cheese. But understand, this is not considered a Trenton Style Tomato pie because the crust thicker than what many people consider to be an authentic Trenton Style Tomato Pie. It's sold as.. Plain Cheese pizza.The sauce was great! Very bright, a little sweet, and my idea of a perfect pizza sauce. It's very similar to the sauce on Corleone's Tomato Pies which is my favorite place to get authentic Trenton Style Tomato Pie.On Joey's pizza the balance of cheese to sauce was perfect. It tasted like mozzarella cheese to me. As you can see in the pics below, the crust is about medium thickness and perfectly browned without any burn marks. Judging by the tenderness of the crust, my guess is that they use some kind of bromated flour. It was so soft and tender that I was able to reheat a slice by holding it over the open flame for about 30 seconds of my stove at home. This crisped the bottom perfectly as if it was fresh baked a minute ago. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give Joey's Plain Cheese Pizza a 10!Highly recommended. ---pete---
If you think the cheese was mozzarella, what kind, or brand do you think it was? Bill and I talked to another man that worked at Joey's Pizza and that man told us that the cheese that they use is cheddar even though mozzarella is mentioned as the cheese on Joey's website.
I'm not able to tell which brand of cheese it might be. I only use a 50:50 mix of Sorrrento and Maggio (both whole milk) mozz cheese, so that's all I know. When buying cheese it's often easy to mix up between Sorrento and Sargento brands. Here's how I remember... Sargento..... aaaaaaaaaaarh (like a pirate) is not good. Sorrento... is sooooooooooo good. ---pete---
Norma, There is nothing unique in the advice given to you by Tom Santos at GM. The late addition of the oil is classic Tom Lehmann stuff, about which he has written for years. See, for example, his post at Reply 2 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,20582.msg203785/topicseen.html#msg203785 .Peter
Norma,When Tom Lehmann talks about adding the oil after about two minutes of mixing, it is usually in the context of making a commercial size batch of dough. For a home setting and a small amount of dough, he mentions a shorter period. See, for example, Reply 3 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,14376.msg145828/topicseen.html#msg145828 where Tom mentions a one-minute time period. Do you recall which setting you discussed with Tom Santos at GM?Here is another example of where Tom Lehmann mention a 2-minute mix time for a commercial dough: Reply 14 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,18547.msg180651/topicseen.html#msg180651 .Peter
Norma,The two minute example that Tom Lehmann states appears to apply to 60-80 quart mixers: Reply 5 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,23345.msg236814.html#msg236814 .Maybe for your mixer, a shortened mix time is more appropriate.Peter
I also asked Tom if I couldn't find Pillsbury 4X flour in my area what other flours, or flour would be comparable. He told me Full-Strength is almost exactly the same as Pillsbury 4X. Tom said both flours have a protein of 12.6%. I then asked what was the difference if both flours have a protein of 12.6%. He said it was just a difference in the milling process and either flour should work for the kind of pizza I want to attempt. Just not too long ago I started using a leftover bag of GM full-strength for bench flour, so I will have to wait until next week to purchase a bag to try. I told Tom I never could get a formulation right when trying GM full-strength.
Norma,For your information, some time ago, over at the Greek pizza thread at Reply 242 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,691.msg144176.html#msg144176, I discussed my research for a flour comparable to the Pillsbury 4X flour, and also came up with the GM Full Strength flour as an alternative to that flour.Peter
Maybe you should be a flour expert like Tom Santos since you know so much about flours.
Norma,Thank you for the compliment, even though it isn't deserved, but I plan to retain my amateur status.Peter
If anyone is interested and didn't see my other posts, I did go to see Trenton Bill again and we went to De Lorenzo/Robbinsville and De Lorenzo/Sloan to try their pizzas. The photos start at Reply 323 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,25401.msg275390.html#msg275390 De Lorenzo/Robbinsville has a very different tasty tomato pie in Bill's and my opinions.Two photos of De Lorenzo/Robbinville tomato pie. These are also photos of sour cream waffles Bill made me. When I have time and find the screw for my mothers old waffle iron I am going to try to make them with the recipe Bill gave me. The sour cream waffles do have Carnation Malted Milk as one of the ingredients. I did purchase the Carnation Malted milk, but didn't get to try the recipe yet. I find Bill's way of mixing the ingredients in the waffles interesting. The waffles were very light in texture. Bill used Hecker's flour for the Belgian waffles, but said a regular waffle iron works just as well.Photo of Bill's pizza man.Norma
Norma,Those waffles look great. I love malted milk powder in waffles --- I just never seem to have any on hand for those rare times when I make waffles!!!John K


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it seems to me that the repeating events function is creating problems . I really think it should only be used for events that are trusted and who are able to control it . We are facing having web site full of out of date info possibly leading users to think other info on the web site is crap too . this is about trust . potentiality we have a fresh start and having a web site that is useful . but i feel this threated by this churning out of non existence events . as illusrtated here it pissed people off to come to event that is no more !
i like the function, but it has to be used correctly rather than applied to everything . events peeps should learn how to post events . learn about some of functions and decide how to use them . if its automatic they wont put posts on it or learn how to use it or know how to fix it if it goes hairwire.
i tend to think if you cant be bothered to ask how or learn how .then your event is not no the web site .


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Global Eagle, ThaiCom Partner for Asia Pacific In-Flight Connectivity
Global Eagle has a new agreement with satellite communications provider Thaicom to begin developing in-flight connectivity service for airlines within the Asia Pacific region.
Row 44, a Global Eagle subsidiary, will provide the hardware and software for its satellite-based in-flight connectivity platform as part of the partnership. Thaicom will also work with Global Eagle to build the infrastructure for a satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi service within the Asia Pacific region.
The partnership will mark Thaicom's first entry into the in-flight connectivity market, in a region where the International Air Transportation Association estimates to experience the strongest growth in air passenger demand over the next decade.
"We view the Asia Pacific region as a major growth market," said John La Valle, CEO of Global Eagle.
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Here is a great trick for that difficult stuffed pie edge that some of you might want to try. Make the bottom crust slightly larger than is indicated on this site. So it drops over the edge of the pan. Make the top crust slightly larger also. After placing the top crust on and pressing down to form an edge, USE A ROLLING PIN around the edge to seal the two layers together. You could wet the seal first with a bit of water or oil, but it really isn't necessary. Makes a beautiful finished product and is SOOOO much easier.


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BEIJING (AP) Somjit Jongjohor of Thailand won the first boxing gold medal of the Olympics on Saturday, beating Cuba's Andris Laffita 8-2 to claim the flyweight title.
The 33-year-old former world champion was fighting in his last Olympics. He used his experience for a surprisingly easy win over Laffita, the 30-year-old in his first games for the Cuban team.
Somjit feared his time had passed after he lost to Cuba's Yuriorkis Gamboa early in the Athens Games four years ago.
"Several times I wanted to give up," he said after beating Laffita.
"In Greece, I managed to get there and I lost to a Cuban. I thought I was at my peak of my career then, the right age and right fitness, so that was really hard. But people in Thailand told me I still had fight left in me, so I went back to training, and now I've got the gold medal."
The former world champion earned it decisively in his final Olympic bout. Somjit then held up a photo of Thailand King Bhumibol Adulyadej before kneeling to pray as hundreds of his countrymen waved flags in the stands and chanted his name.
Four years ago, it was light welterweight Manus Boonjumnong who was displaying the same picture in the ring, along with his gold medal. But Manus was decisively beaten by Felix Diaz of the Dominican Republic 12-4 in an absolute brawl.
Manus continuously was beaten to the punch by Diaz, who won the first gold in boxing for his Caribbean nation.
"Even though I would like to have had the gold medal, the silver is satisfactory," Manus said. "I am the first Thai to win medals in consecutive games.
"It wasn't such a surprise (to lose). My opponent fought very good today and I accept it."
He did find it difficult to accept landing several punches early in the fight and not getting any points. Of course, that seems to happen in every bout.
"Frankly, I lost concentration after the first round," he said, "especially when my score did not go up after three clear punches.
"We did all we planned and my punches went well. There was nothing wrong with my performance but the judges."


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Slideshow: Y Combinator hackathon's prize-winning designs
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SAN JOSE, Calif. Imagine sending an Instagram to your Internet toaster and printing iton whole wheat or white bread. Imagine creating your own vision for a variant of Google's Project Glass.
Those were among the 32 projects from more than 130 designers at a recent all-day event organized by Upverter.com and hosted by Y Combinator, a startup incubator in Mountain View, Calif.
Winners took home iPads, Pebble watches, Arduino kits and Raspberry Pi boards after dedicating about 10 hours of their Saturday to hacking on their best ideas. Some took with them hopes of products that could make it to the market or new-formed teams that could be the heart of a new startup. Others just had a good time.
Heres a look at some of the winners.
Two teams worked on variants of Googles $1,500 glasses-mounted computer. One team (above) used laser-cut medium-density fibreboard and embedded LEDs that could indicate when the wearer faced north. Another team (below) created Prism, a more thorough knock-off of Googles concept complete with an embedded display and gesture recognition.
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Sidewalk repair
To the editor:
Last October, I was on my walk, and tripped on a raised sidewalk joint. The difference in height was more than one-half inch.
I fell, and hurt both palms, both shoulders, and both elbows. It took nine months to heal the shoulders, and almost 10 months before the pain left the right elbow.
Now there are many, many sidewalks in New Ulm that have raised edges. People, you know your sidewalks. Please fix them, by either patching a level edge, or grinding off the high part. Trees roots are a big culprit in lifting the sidewalks.
You may have an injury on your sidewalk that can permanently injure a person for life. Please get the sidewalk repaired or replaced. A lawsuit will only pay for some of the hurt in a broken body, but to be handicapped for life is not the solution. Every time we go for a walk, we have to watch all the raised edges of the different sidewalks, and cannot enjoy the flowers, the beautiful homes, or the neat kept yards.
Please fix the uneven sidewalks, epically those over 1/2-inch in height. Even those that are only on the end of a cement slab.
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Kristin L. Kneedler serves as Assistant Information Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Recently, Embassy Bangkok introduced the new U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney, using social media as the vehicle. With the help of the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), Ambassador Kenney filmed two short introductory videos -- the first discussing her excitement about coming to Thailand and the second highlighting her love of Thai food.
The first video, "Greetings from Ambassador Kristie Kenney," was posted on YouTube and links to the video were posted on the Embassy's Facebook page. Within hours, the video received several hundred views, and within a couple of days, several dozen bloggers picked up the video and attracted the attention of local Thai media. The Ambassador's welcome message was broadcast over Thai television and radio, and newspapers also wrote about her message, with cartoonists even joining in on the fun. Ambassador Kenney quickly picked up another thousand followers on Twitter and the Embassy Facebook page received dozens of "Welcome Madame Ambassador!!" messages.
To continue the positive anticipation of the Ambassador's arrival, the Embassy posted the second video, "Ambassador Kristie Kenney Loves Thai Food." To amplify the message, the Embassy launched a Facebook contest asking the people of Thailand to post their favorite Thai dishes or recipes. The person whose posting received the most "LIKES" will meet Ambassador Kenney in person over a Thai meal at a local restaurant. Once again, the Embassy's Facebook page lit up with dozens of entries further welcoming the Ambassador and sharing their favorite dishes.
Overall, the social media introduction has been very well received, creating goodwill, and effectively portraying Ambassador Kenney's enthusiasm for her assignment to Thailand and paving the way for enhanced outreach. Ambassador Kenney and the Embassy Bangkok Public Affairs staff plan on making more video messages throughout her tenure in Thailand and will continue to use social media to reach out to the Thai and American publics.
To learn more about Ambassador Kenney and her time in Thailand, visit her blog, "It's me, Kristie."
Patrick in Maryland writes:
I like the enthusiasm that Ambassador Kristie Kenney has for wanting to learning, as much as she can, about her new post. And the people she will be working with there.
I think your idea of food as an icebreaker is a wonderful. Most cultures invite their guests to dinner. :)
Very nice posting! Good too hear from you Kristin.
Plaga in Mexico writes:
A very interesting story about the use of social networks.
Hedi B. in Spain writes:
Very positive the way ambassador Kenney ignaugurate her duty the american administration.
Should remodelate quickly the image of america the whole world and myself cried fr death of kennedy what happened since then to the image of the US. it is time to change "public relation" especially in arab world if not china will take the place.
O.C. in the U.S.A. writes:
Is that shrimp galanga soup on the table? Marrow bone soup is tiring to eat every night since the banksters stole all of our money.
Ebrima in Thailand writes:
Nice to meet you. How are you miss ambessador?


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Welcome to TeaDay, where you to come share your cup with us and participate in the discussion. All are welcome...newbies to oldies to TEA, we share a similar passion ... get away from the world with your cups of tea and see what everyone else is sipping.
Today's TeaPoll and subject of discussion may be worse than disclosing your age.
... so we have already seen 3 months of 2013 quickly fly by, how much do you estimate you will spend on TEA in 2013 (TEA ONLY, no accessories)?
Do the math!!!" So, get out your calculators and figure out your estimated tea expense for 2013. If you never did this before, just figure your weekly or monthly expense and multiply it out.
For some of you, this may be shocking. But we could have wasted our money on far worse things, besides, it tastes great, we love to brew it and it is good for you...hmmm, should be a deduction for medical expenses on our tax returns!!!
Of course, come prepared to discuss your estimated expense if you dare, but seriously, no judging one another here!!!!!!
Have fun on TeaDay today and Bottoms Up.