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| Global Scholastic Group To Evaluate China's Best & Brightest Students For Scholasrship Study Abroad8,000+ Chinese students have been reccommended for 600 scholarships totaling $3.5 million. Oral interviews will determine final recommendations.
There are over 600 scholarships available only to international students and historically almost 80% of these scholarships have been awarded to Chinese students in the past. Why such a high proportion? Dawson attributes the admirable achievement to the exemplary study habit of Chinese students who study an average of nine hours more per week than their western counterparts. Unlike China whose university admissions are determined solely by scores on the dreaded "Gao Kou" Test, admissions in the west give equal consideration to oral interviews, written essays, recommendations, and "social values". "Most scholarship committees want creative students who can contribute new ideas and technology to the world - not just students who memorize text books for testing purposes" Dawson explained. Indeed, the evaluation process includes a 30 minute written exam followed by a 15 minute interview with a GSG Evaluation Team Member. Scholarships currently available to students range from $5,000 to $50,000 per year and some corporate grants are also available. Matching students with scholarships is what GSG has been doing since 2005. Over the years GSG has evaluated and recommended over 18,000 students, 76% of which attended a top 100 university. Students who excel in math or science are usually directed towards universities like MIT, Stanford, and Princeton, while business and finance majors are recommended to schools like Harvard, Wharton, Ohio State, etc. Proper preparation is essential in applying for a scholarship and too many international student only study to obtain a high SAT score and neglect the interview and essay writing skills which are equally important in the eyes of a Scholarship Review Committee. GSG's evaluation results are confidential and only shared with university admission boards, scholarship review committees, and parents. International students wishing to be evaluated and recommended should have one of their teachers submit a written recommendation of 500 words or less why he/she thinks a student is worthy of a scholarship to study abroad. Those who qualify will be contacted by phone or email. End
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- Crime Victims' Rights Act: Increasing Awareness, Modifying the Complaint Process, and Enhancing Compliance Monitoring Will Improve Implementation of the Act. GAO-09-54, December 15.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0954high.pdf - Defense Inventory: Management Actions Needed to Improve the Cost Efficiency of the Navy's Spare Parts Inventory. GAO-09-103, December 12.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09103high.pdf - Disaster Assistance: Federal Efforts to Assist Group Site Residents with Employment, Services for Families with Children, and Transportation. GAO-09-81, December 11.
http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-81 - Disaster Recovery: FEMA's Public Assistance Grant Program Experienced Challenges with Gulf Coast Rebuilding. GAO-09-129, December 18.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09129high.pdf - Flood Insurance: Options for Addressing the Financial Impact of Subsidized Premium Rates on the National Flood Insurance Program. GAO-09-20, November 14.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0920high.pdf - Medicare Advantage: Characteristics, Financial Risks, and Disenrollment Rates of Beneficiaries in Private Fee-for-Service Plans. GAO-09-25, December 15.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0925high.pdf - Results-Oriented Management: Opportunities Exist for Refining the Oversight and Implementation of the Senior Executive Performance-Based Pay System. GAO-09-82, November 21.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0982high.pdf - Ryan White CARE Act: First-Year Experiences under the Part D Administrative Expense Cap. GAO-09-140, December 19.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09140high.pdf - Social Security Disability: Collection of Medical Evidence Could Be Improved with Evaluations to Identify Promising Collection Practices. GAO-09-149, December 17.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09149high.pdf - United Nations Peacekeeping: Challenges Obtaining Needed Resources Could Limit Further Large Deployments and Should Be Addressed in U.S. Reports to Congress. GAO-09-142, December 18.
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09142high.pdf
- Defense Logistics: Department of Defense's Annual Report on the Status of Prepositioned Materiel and Equipment Can Be Enhanced to Better Inform Congress. GAO-09-147R, December 15.
http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-147R - Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense. GAO-09-233R, December 15.
http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-233R - Improvement Continues in DOD's Reporting on Sustainable Ranges, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Range Assessments and Comprehensive Plan. GAO-09-128R, December 15.

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Did anyone leave a book called "Bethlehem Road Murder" around, or, was anyone expecting it? It was found lying around the mailboxes in the main office. It has a note and seems to be for "A" and from "J." Any help would be appreciated, please email me back, thanks.
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Merry Xmas to us! It's been a hard year of sacking workers, slashing benefits and reducing working conditions - so the politicians help themselves to a pay rise...
The politicians are slipping it through in the days before Xmas, in the hope no-one will notice.
The politicians, who already earn more than three times the average wage, are getting another pay rise. The same people who have been preaching austerity to the rest of us need more money to continue to live the lifestyles they have grown accustomed to.
It is being reported that the politicians will get a 1.5 percent rise which will be backdated to 1 July. Which means they will get half a years increase up front. That works out at about $12,000.
So it'll be a right old knees-up for the politicians this Xmas.
It will mean $2000 more for backbenchers and about $6000 for John Key. As if they need it.
On top of all that there will be 'adjustments' (ie rises) in MP's allowances.
Last year the politicians got a 1.5 percent increase plus an additional $5000 payment to 'compensate' for their axed international travel perk.
While the rest of us are being forced to tighten our belts, the bloated politicians are letting their belts out a couple of notches.
But there will be many New Zealanders who won't be able afford any kind of Xmas this year.
Indeed many people approaching Work and Income for a special needs grant are being told they need to increase their income, reduce costs, and seek budgeting advice.
Not surprisingly the food banks are under pressure to meet demand. Last month food banks all around the country were reporting empty shelves and urgently asking for food donations to meet the demand this Xmas.
While the polticians are attacking workers and beneficiaries on all fronts, they themselves are rolling around in a big vat of cash.
These 'dexterous wire-pullers, artful intriguers and careerists' need to be shown to the door marked 'Exit'.
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- Anonymous18 December 2012 at 22:04
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary cleaners are barely above minimum wage, and the staff who work long hours for political parties have not had a single pay rise since 2008!
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Google is poised to hire more than 6,000 people this year if all goes according to plan. That amazing fact was posted on the company's Web site this week by Alan Eustace, Google's senior vice president of engineering and research.
"In 2010 we added more than 4,500 Googlers, primarily in engineering and sales: second only to 2007 when we added over 6,000 people to Google. I love Google because of our people. It's inspiring to be part of the team. And that's why I am excited about 2011 - because it will be our biggest hiring year in company history," Eustace wrote.
More on Google: Google fires back about search engine spam
The hiring figure is based on Google's growing efforts in mobile display advertising and the cloud to name a few successes, Eustace stated. "Amazingly, Android now runs on over 100 devices with more than 300,000 activations each day. Chrome has at least 120 million active users and it's growing quickly. Last year more than 1 million businesses switched to Google Apps and embraced its 100% web approach. "
The executive went on to say the company will be looking to hire "across the board and around the globe," for a variety of jobs. The company is looking to tackle "some of the toughest challenges in computer science: like building a web-based operating system from scratch, instantly searching an index of more than 100 million gigabytes and even developing cars that drive themselves." He noted that the average number of software engineers on a project at Google is 3.5.
The hiring spree brought a variety of observations:
From the MercuryNews.com: "With the hiring plans, Google will have more than 30,000 employees by the start of 2012, a workforce still significantly smaller than Silicon Valley giants like Intel, Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard, but more than double the size of rivals like Yahoo, and more than six times the size of the company that has become its most formidable competitor -- Facebook."
From the Wall Street Journal: "Last week Google said it was testing a service that offers consumers deals to local businesses such as restaurants. Last year it hired several hundred sales representatives to call U.S. businesses such as spas, restaurants and hotels to promote new advertising initiatives. Google has been opening its wallet to keep key executives, according to recruiters and people familiar with the matter. Google executives have said the company engaged in a "war for talent" with the likes of social-networking site Facebook Inc. Last fall, Google announced a 10% raise for all of its employees."
From MarketWatch: "Wall Street has long raised the issue of aggressive hiring at Google as a potential concern, given the expenses involved. The company has countered that hiring in large numbers is necessary, as it intends to move aggressively into multiple new markets."
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Linspire is offering commercial support for basic issues for its Freespire community version as of now.
Users of the free newcomer distribution Freespire can now purchase support tickets. Support is available for installation, network settings, mail setup and the installation of peripherals such as printers. A single support incident costs US$ 24.95, with discounts available for three or five tickets, and an annual support subscription available for US$ 149.95.
Thus far Linspire has not reacted to a query by Linux Magazine Online asking what exactly a customer can expect for a single support ticket (e.g. 30 minutes telephone support, or just an exchange of emails).
Thus far the support available has been 90-day support for Linspire's commercial Linux distribution. Users have had access to the typical tools, however, including a forum, document and a chat for Freespire. Commercial support is restricted to original and current Linspire Linux versions, and does not extend to the Apple platform. A list of support-capable issues and detailed list of required computer technology is available on the vendor's website.
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Old Linux Kernel Bug Discovered
The bug was introduced back in 2009 and has been lurking around all this time.
OpenSSH 7.5 Released
The new release deprecates the sshd_config UsePrivilegeSeparation option.
Ubuntu Touch Not Dead
Lives on as a community project
Dell Launches Five New Linux Systems
Five new systems join Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition that come with Ubuntu pre-installed.
Microsoft Takes Skype for Linux Out of Alpha
The Skype Linux client now has almost the same capabilities that it enjoys on other platforms.
CeBIT 2017 OpenStack Day
At CeBIT 2017, OpenStack Day will offer a wide range of lectures and discussions.
Munich Plans to Ditch Linux and Go Back to Windows
A major setback for the Linux desktop.
Linux Kernel 4.10 Comes with New Security Features
Improved support for GPU in virtualization.
OpenSUSE Site Hacked
News site for the openSUSE community falls victim to a Wordpress exploit.
LibreOffice Goes Online with 5.3 Release
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CRONUSMAX PLUS unleashes the power of your video game controllers. First it lets you use your favorite controller on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. It also allows you to convert your controller into an incredibly powerful modded controller without installing any chips or other devices, you can also record the actions on your controller with macro programming so you can do multiple combos with the press of a single button and you can use a keyboard and mouse on your video games console giving you the edge in popular FPS games such as Call of Duty, Battlefield & Modern Warfare. The most advanced video game controller addon in the world!
4-Pole TRRS to 3.5mm Stereo & Mic Adapter (Male to 2x Female)
TRRS (aka 4-Pole) 3.5mm Audio Jacks are becoming more and more common. Whether it's your smartphone's headset socket or your new laptop's audio-and-microphone combination jack, TRRS is here to stay. With this compact splitter, you can now connect regular stereo headset microphones straight in, with clearly labeled 'headphone' and 'microphone' sockets. This adapter converts any headset which uses two 3.5mm male jacks into a single TRRS combination audio/microphone plug for use with a wide variety of phones, tablets, laptops and multimedia devices. It is particularly useful for the PS4 USB Sound Card that is ioncluded with our CronusMAX PLUS. Great for use with Skype apps, gaming with voice chat and other VOIP systems which use a 4-Pole 3.5mm input. Wired for the CTIA standard on the TRRS plug. There's plenty of room between the female sockets for just about any 3.5mm plug barrels to sit side by side! Stereo Note: It's worth noting that these adapters reverse the left and right audio channels. We are not sure why, but it seems most TRRS adapters seem to be wired this way. The stereo and mic cables are joined by their PVC jacket, but can be separated further if necessary. Helpfully colour coded with green for headphones and red for mic, this can be used with all standard TRRS headsets and connects to Laptops, sound cards or other devices with stereo and mic sockets, including newer devices that have the TRRS 4 pole standard audio input/output standard such as Apple® and Dell® laptops. Features:
Identify your Audio PlugOnce upon a time, what we now see as stereo jacks or headphone sockets were used in the telephone switchboards of the 19th century. Now, we have three main sizes measured by their diameter; 6.5mm, 3.5mm and 2.5mm, plus three major plug configurations: T = Tip, R = Ring, S = Sleeve These days it's generally easier and more accurate to refer to each type by their Tip/Ring/Sleeve configuration to avoid any misunderstanding, especially when balanced audio is taken into account. This description works for all three sizes, so don't be put off that our diagrams show 3.5mm and not 6.5mm... Stereo Plus MicrophoneEven now, the most common place to find an audio jack is on your MP3 player or personal computer. Just plug in your headphones and off you go. Both mono and stereo audio have been standardised for a long time to ensure equipment compatibility between analogue systems - even when adapted to RCA. In the socket, the contacts which touch the plug haven't moved, and they're always connected (from top to bottom) as Left, Right, Ground in the case of a stereo jack. When it came time to add in a microphone channel, things went a little pear-shaped because there were two schools of thought on how to wire up the connections. One called CTIA, and another known as OMTP. Some manufacturers chose to change the socket in order to make the sleeve contact as the ground line (OMTP), while others chose to leave the ground contact where it was and squeeze the new channel in on the sleeve (CITA). As you can see from the above diagram, there was a benefit to keeping the ground contact position unchanged, and this is the solution we see most often in headsets for personal computers, iPhones and many other smartphone and tablet brands. This was arguably the 'first' standard (CITA). |
USB Extension Cable with Power and Data Switch for CronusMAX PLUS
This custom designed cable is perfect for when you need to power cycle, or turn off the CronusMAX PLUS without unplugging it from your console. Our engineers have been using these in house for a while and a client asked how we were able to do so many tests with the Xbox One without unplugging the CronusMAX PLUS from the console. He went crazy when we showed him this simple, but high quality cable that has power and data lines connected - demanding that we sell him a bunch immediatley, so here they are! |
WiiMote USB Sensor Bar For CronusMAX - Compatible with Xbox Playstation and PC
This Nintendo WiiMote USB sensor bar is precisely designed to capture signals from the WiiMote controller and can be used with the CronusMAX PLUS so you can use the WiiMote with Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 and PC! You only need to connect the usb plug to your favorite console and hook up your WiiMote to the CronusMAX PLUS. Very simple just plug and play! |
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ADD-ON OPTIONS: WIRELESS RECEIVER: Required For Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Support There are many improvements with the CronusMAX PLUS v3 hardware & software, including:
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CRONUSMAX HAS ALSO BEEN AWARDED THE PCMAG EDITORS CHOICE AWARD !! PlayStation 4 Support!
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So......What does it do? #1 Cross-Over Gaming #1 Cross-Over Gaming The CronusMAX PLUS is the first ever cross-compatibility gaming add-on ever created for the video game industry. Simply put, it allows you to use your favorite gaming controller on virtually most major gaming consoles including Windows PC's and Android Devices. Love your Xbox One controller but have to use PlayStation 4 at your buddy's house? or how about you want to use your PS4 Six-Axis Controller on your Windows PC? Not a problem. Just plug in the CronusMAX PLUS, sync your controller, and you are ready to go. No hassle. Just play! Features include:
#2 Precision Mouse & Keyboard Control There are many "mouse and keyboard" console adapters on the market today, so, what makes the CronusMAX PLUS so different? The answer is simple: precision. Making a high precision device (like a mouse) work well in a game that was designed for controller thumbsticks is a very difficult task. All console shooters have different levels of "aim-assist" that makes them playable using a controller. If done incorrectly, adapting a mouse to these games will result in aiming that feels jerky, unresponsive, and detached. CronusMAX PLUS takes this mouse tracking information to the next level using it's unique "X-AIM" technology. CronusMAX PLUS's simplicity and flexibility is also second-to-none. It's philosophy is to empower the gamer without bombarding them with unneeded complexity. It's quick and easy to set up your preferred gaming environment. Even more, it will actually give you real-time feedback to help you find your optimal settings. For the most hard core gamer, the CronusMAX PLUS offers an insane amount of capabilities, without any kind of soldering or extra hardware to install to the controller. Features Include:
#3 Fully Modded Controller - No Soldering, No Wires, No Chips, No Voiding your Warranty! The CronusMAX PLUS really is the ultimate solution to all of your controller modding needs. It allows you to implement powerful mod capabilities to your controller WITHOUT the need to add additional chips or wires to the hardware. This means it will work with your controller RIGHT NOW giving you a fully modded controller with no installation necessary without spending hundreds of dollars - and it will always be the very latest mods and scripts for the latest titles - NO ONE has better scripts and GamePacks than what we do - our team of gaming experts ensures than we're #1 when it comes to our mods! There is absolutely no need to make changes or modifications to your Xbone One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 controller - this has never been done before :) This innovative new technology isn't available anywhere else on the market. With a full selection of mods at your fingertips, the CronusMAX PLUS is perfect for the gamer looking to add an extra edge to their game. Features include:
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There are no extra fees ! WE WILL NEVER CHARGE EXTRA FOR A GAMEPACK !! #4 Macro Programming What is a macro? A macro is a sequence of button presses, d-pad movements, and joystick movements. Create any move or combo you can imagine for your Xbox One, Playstation 4, Xbox 360 or PS3 controller using the CronusMAX Macro editing software. For all instructions and downloads please visit www.cronusmax.com PS4 Full Time Cross Over Controller Support requires a compatible USB Hub (Included in this bundle). Please be sure to read the list of limitations before purchasing. OTHER INFORMATION: PRODUCT: CronusMAX PLUS |
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THE NEXT GENERATION HAS ARRIVED - THE ALL NEW CRONUSMAX PLUS (Latest Version - v3) Now with Xbox One S and PS4 Pro Support! INCLUDES PS4 ADD-ON PACK: Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter, PS4 USB Sound Card & Headset & Mic Extension Cable |
USB 2.0 Hub Certified For CronusMAX PLUS
This is the favorite USB Hub here at CronusMAX - it works perfectly with the new v1.23 firmware - specifically for PS4 Full Cross Over Support, PS4 Wheel Edition Support and also works great for connecting crossover controllers to other consoles - in particular auto power on the Xbox One controller when power cycling. The ports numbers have even been specially printed on the shell for your convenience!
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Introducing the new CronusMAX PLUS PS4 Add-On Pack. This kit enables you to use any non-USB wired headset and mic on a PlayStation 4 with full chat support - no longer do you have to spend $150+ on an expensive PS4 specific headset! The kit also includes a Full Speed certified Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter for CronusMAX PLUS Wireless Controller support, which has an MSRP of $12.99! PS4 Add-On Pack Includes:
Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter Specs:
CronusMAX BT400 Bluetooth v4.0 USB Adapter
This new Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter has been manufactured in-house by the CronusMAX team to give you a device that is compatible with both the Dualshock 3, Dualshock 4 and Wii U Pro Controllers Certified to work at FULL SPEED when used with a CronusMAX at the lowest price possible.
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2ft USB 2.0 A Male to Micro USB Cable *FULL DATA*
2ft USB 2.0 A Male to Micro USB Cable The majority of todays cellphones (excluding Apple) tend to use one proprietary type of cable and that is the micro USB. It is used for data transfer and charging. Essentially, all of the major wireless carriers in the United States — Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint — as well as prepaid networks offer this type of cable and charger with their smartphones. It is also used by the next generation of video game controllers, namely Xbox One and PS4.
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3ft USB 2.0 A Male to Mini USB Cable
USB 2.0 Extension Cable 6 Inches 1A Rating
Perfect for connecting a CronusMAX to a PS4 or any other console. A short 6" length, foil/braided shielding & aluminum under-molding without any noise or signal loss. A solid 1A rating for peak performance. It's protected against electromagnetic & radio-frequency, keeping a clear signal with no bandwidth loss. A tough, yet flexible PVC jacket & durable connector mold ensures secure fits & easy installation. It has full USB 2.0 capability; including 480 Mbps data transfer speed.
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Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver
The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows lets you connect up to four wireless headsets and four wireless controllers to a computer running Microsoft Windows or if using the CronusMAX in wireless mode with an Xbox 360.
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Xbox 360 USB Wired Controller - CronusMAX AU Approved
Based on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller S, the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours. This controller is 100% certified and tested by CronusMAX for authentication on an Xbox 360 so you can use any Xbox One, PS3 and PS4 controller on your Xbox 360 console.


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Lost a tye dye Stalker on hole 7 this weekend, the water was high. My number is on it, and if anyone finds it I would appreciate its return. thanks!
dustin hays June 9, 2013 at 4:50am
Anyone played this recently? I've went in the past and was wondering if it is groomed or not.
gillian van stratt April 29, 2012 at 5:00pm
I just realized that I left my 150 class star Teebird on the fairway of the 7th whole on Thursday night.It is indeed a tragedy, as these discs are surprisingly hard to find. I'm sure someone had to of come across it as it was stupidly left right on the fairway as I walked away distracted by my terrible approach shot. If anyone out there has the disc or sees anyone throwing the disc, I would be forever grateful. It is yellow with red writing and had just received a fresh bath. And ...
Patrick Fulkerson June 19, 2011 at 12:19am
If your using a GPS or Google maps.
42.7810, -84.5391 (Valley Farm Park)
Corey Kieft June 18, 2011 at 5:26pm
Does anyone know an address for this place. Looking to possibly play here next week. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.


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This sounds like an amazing plan to me! Fondue by the fire, awww :) And I´d love to see that fabulous peplum dress on you!
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HOT. Love the outfit and wish I had somewhere to wear it, too! I think I'm re-wearing my NYE outfit tonight for our V-Day date. Yes, we totally feed into dinner with the masses but what can I say? We both love to eat yummy food and a will hop on any chance to have a "special" night to go out and do that. It's always a surprise where we go though, so that's fun (and somewhat nerve-wrecking!) for me. :)
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Gorgeous set! I think Valentine's day is a good idea; it's great to have a day to celebrate your love for family and friends (although you should be doing that every day!) but the media/society has really commercialized it to the point where if you're single on valentine's day, it's impossible to be happy! Completely not true! That's why I'm on the fence when it comes to Valentine's day, but I had fun and received loads of presents from my friends. <3


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- The Formal Garden in England (1892)
- "Of Book Illustration and Book Decoration" and "The English Tradition" in Arts and Crafts Essays (1893)
- A History of Renaissance Architecture in England, 1500-1800 (1897)
- "The Architect of Newgate" (1901)
- Studies in Architecture (1905)
- The Mistress Art (1908)
- A History of French Architecture: From the Reign of Charles VIII Till the Death of Mazarin (1911)
- Architectural Drawing and Draughtsmen (1912)
- The Tangled Skein: Art in England, 1800-1920 (1920)
- A History of French Architecture: From the Death of Mazarin Till the Death of Louis XV, 1661-1774 (1921)
- The Touchstone of Architecture (1925)
- French Architecture and Its Relation to Modern Practice (1927)
- Byways: Leaves from an Architect's Note-book (1929)
- "English Architecture in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries" (1931)
- Memoirs of an Architect (1932)
- Modernismus (1934)
- Six Architects (1935)
- Three Hundred Years of French Architecture, 1491-1794 (1936)
- Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban, 1663-1707 (1938)
- Richard Norman Shaw, R. A., Architect, 1831-1912 (1940)
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- a grocery bag
- some sort of cut-uppable contrast paper: this could be something as mundane as a piece of scrapbook paper, but can run to the exotic---a take-out menu, some sheet music, pages from a colorful book or magazine...(I'm using a set of vintage children's encyclopedias that I bught at a flea market last year in the buck-a-box section. Yes, I'm a very lucky woman.)
- Scissors
- a glue stick
- a ruler
- paper cutter (optional, but way more fun than the scissors-and-ruler shtick.)
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tutorial Time: Upcycled Fold-a-Note
I've always been a fan of brown paper bags. Before eco was cool, my textbooks were sheathed in brown paper covers. When I taught pre-k, these durable delights were the basis of a multitude of colorful projects. So it's not particularly astonishing that when I forget to bring my oodles of cloth grocery bags to the actual store, I answer the "paper or plastic?" query with a fervent "Paper!"
Today we'll be upcycling a grocery bag into an excruciatingly nifty fold-a-note. If you thought fold-a-notes disappeared in the late '70's, you've obviously not corresponded with me. If you think fold-a-notes can't qualify as excruciatingly nifty---read on, Dear Skeptic, read on.
Gather your goodies, people, and let's get this thing moving.
You're going to need:
Okay, so cut yourself a nice chunk of bag. 9"x12" is what I'm using, but you can play around with the numbers if you want to be that way. I managed to find a plain section, but if you want to go for that edgy, "I shop at Wegmans" look, have at it. It's your fold-a-note.
Take a gander at your cut paper. Position it so that your width is 12".
Listen very carefully. BEND your paper as though you were going to fold it. See? Don't crease it.
Now, at the tippy-top, I want you to crease ONLY one centimeter of the paper. Like so:
See the tiny little crease that doesn't extend the length of the paper? Good. Now you do it. (Yeah, that's pizza dough drying on my fingernail. What can I say? The little one only naps for so long, and I'm a busy gal. Gotta make hay when the sun shines---or make pizza and fold-a-notes while the kid sleeps---and all that...)
Now, fold the right side of your paper in to that little crease mark. Like a door.
Go ahead and do the other side. Two doors!
Crease both door-folds firmly with your (pizza-dough-less) fingernail.
and....open the doors!
With both doors wide open, go to the top of the paper and fold down about one inch. You can measure if you want, or just go all wild and crazy and eyeball it. I'm an eyeballer, myself. Go ahead and crease the fold with that trusty fingernail of yours.
Ready? Take the bottom of the paper and bring it up to the crease line you just made. This way:
When you unfold the whole shebang, it should look like this:
Don't be alarmed: Your paper won't have dotted lines and snarky suggestions on it. Mine does, but that's just because I don't want to addle your pretty little head. And this is the closest we're going to get to a tricky part, so I wanted to use my powers of Sharpie for good.
Take your scissor in hand and remove the sections indicated here. (For those of you who tend to watch a little too much CSI, I will freely admit that I'm not actually cutting in the following picture. I'm holding the scissors with my non-dominant hand and using my infinitely-more-capable right hand to snap the photo you're admiring. But it certainly gives the impression of cutting, doesn't it? What with the scissors, and all? This is a low-budget tutorial, and I couldn't hire a second pair of hands to take snaps of my bag-mangling. Sorry.)
So. Time for a little contrast, wouldn't you say? Choose a couple of pages from your book/menu/sheet music/scrapbook paper.
Use your paper cutting device of choice to cut out two rectangles measuring 5"x9".
Fold (and crease) accordion-style into thirds---that's every three inches.
Do the same with the second rectangle.
Slather glue onto the first section of your contrast paper.
Center it on the top middle section of the brown paper, under the one inch flap. Center the second folded, glue-slathered rectangle in the section below the first pop-out.
Now, cut out six 2.5"x4.5" rectangles from the remains of your grocery bag. These can be printed on one side, but are not likely to have the handy cutting guidelines seen in the following photo, unless you, too, have gotten Sharpie-happy.
Break out Ye Olde Glue Sticke and go to towne. Get those edges and corners.
Center one rectangle on each folded segment of your folded-in-thirds contrast paper. (Hint: you'll be doing your actual letter-writing on these rectangles.)
Now we're going to fold it up. First the pop-outs...
Then the doors...
Bring the bottom up to the flap...
And the flap comes down. Here's how I did the address side...this bit is entirely open to your interpretation. Just remember to leave space for your postage...
Don't forget to embellish the side flaps!
And seal it with a kiss. (Or in this case, a heart cut from a block of text from the encyclopedia.) When I make these with kids, I sometimes let them use stickers to seal the flap. My 11-year-old pyromaniac-in-training prefers to use sealing wax, though, so you've definitely got some wiggle room in terms of your closing options.
I hope you found this both useful and painless, and that you'll be sending scads of these off to your kids at camp, long-estranged penpals, and annoying debt collectors. Embrace the magic of snail mail, and use your Sharpie powers for good!
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I loved this idea so much that I tried it out tonight as a card for my best friend... just one of those for-no-reason cards. I dis the contrast with colorful pages from an old magazine, which is one of my favorite craft materials. I had to hunt down a brown bag, but now I'm sir to request them at th store. This is my first time to your blog, love the post. I came from oneprettything.com, and looking forward to reading your blog daily! :]
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He's 29 months old and we got rid of the last one about 3 weeks ago. He dropped it in the toilet and the garbage man had to take it. It's been really tough for him since he only used it for sleeping. Teethers worked the frist few nights, but it's just such a chore to get him in bed now. He came off the bottle and potty trained within days, but this has been our biggest challange.
Was talking to my pedi this morning and she recommended sending him to bed with a few ounces of water in a sippy cup to give him something to mouth on without forming a bad habit.
13 months. I would have taken it sooner but was told to wait until after I weaned him at 12 months. In the future I plan on taking it away even sooner as I do not plan on weaning so early again. I just took it away. Those first few nights were rough and we spent a lot of time in the rocking chair, but the best way is to just take it away. I made sure ds always had his security blanket, too.


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Reinforcement bar is a very important engineering material for both Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Stress- Strain Relationship of Reinforcing Bar generally describes the properties of a reinforcement bar used in buildings,bridges and in mechanical instruments.The graph describes the young's modulus, yield strength, strain hardening and necking of the reinforcing bar.
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Department Colloquium Monday Feb. 16, 2009
The Chisasibi Child Language Acquisition Study (CCLAS)
Julie Brittain, Carrie Dyck and Kevin Terry
In this talk, we report on faculty and student research arising out of the Chisasibi Child Language Acquisition Study (
. Chisasibi is an East Cree-speaking community in
Northern Quebec
. Begun in 2004, the data collection phase of the project (video-recording) was completed in 2007 and we are now engaged in data processing and data analysis. CCLAS aims to document how children acquire East Cree (an Algonquian language) as a first language. The methodology of the study is ground-breaking, and the extent of data gathered is unparalleled, making CCLAS among the largest L1 acquisition study for any language. We will provide a brief overview of the project and discuss how it will contribute to our knowledge of language acquisition.
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Holiday greetings from the Federal Reserve
That is to say, if by "holiday greetings" you mean some rancid turkey and a serious case of heartburn:
Unemployment is set to remain higher for longer than previously thought, according to new projections from the Federal Reserve that would mean more than 10 million Americans remain jobless through the 2012 elections – even as a separate report shows corporate profits reaching their highest levels ever.
Top Federal Reserve officials project that the unemployment rate, now 9.6 percent, will fall only to about 9 percent at the end of 2011 and about 8 percent when the next presidential election arrives, in late 2012. The central bankers had envisioned a more rapid decline in joblessness in their previous forecasts, prepared in June.
The sober economic forecast comes despite signs that the recovery is picking up slightly. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that gross domestic product rose at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the three months ending in September, not 2 percent as earlier estimated. And there have been solid readings in recent weeks on job creation, manufacturing and retail.
But wait, there's more:
It was these diminished expectations for growth that led Fed officials this month to announce plans to buy $600 billion in Treasury bonds in a bid to drive down long-term interest rates and pump up growth.
[…]But most Fed officials expected the results of bond purchases "to help promote a somewhat stronger recovery in output and employment while also helping return inflation, over time, to levels consistent with the Committee's mandate." Some also thought the action would offer insurance against a further drop in inflation or against the "small probability" of persistent deflation.
But the [minutes of the last Federal Reserve meeting] also leaves little doubt that several Fed officials remain uneasy with the action. Some anticipated that they would have only a "limited" effect on the pace of recovery, arguing the action should only be taken if the odds of deflation "increased materially."
And several "noted concern" that the action "could put unwanted downward pressure on the dollar's value in foreign exchange markets" or "an undesirably large increase inflation."
So not only are Fed officials implicitly acknowledging that nearly two years of Obamanomics are a complete failure, but that their fiscal policy, as encapsulated in Quantitative Easings I and II, are doing little, if nothing to help it as well.
We're in the best of hands, folks.
But you know who must really be feeling like an idiot this really hurts? Jeff Sommer.
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Michael Shapcott is an emerging artist from Connecticut. His paintings and illustrations take traditional portraiture and add elements of folklore and dream imagery, his main source of inspiration. His work is nothing less than powerful, inspiring, and emotional.
B/D Best of 2010: X-Rated Legos
This is definitely not for the kids! These creations have a level of realism that almost replicate department store mannequins. At the same time the blocky-pixelation effect of lego pieces adds to the whole X-rated theme.
B/D Best of 2010- Giovanni Bortolani Is In Stitches
Giovanni Bortolani has this really twisted series of people gutted out and stitched back together. To mix it up a bit, there are some portraits of culinary students.
B/D Best of 2010: Manuel de révolte au travail
The brilliant aspect about instructional illustrations is that they speak for themselves (don't miss the story in its ordered entirety by clicking on Read More below). But if you're further wondering what this little beauty was intended for, it comes to us thanks to Packard Jennings and the Centennial Society who describes this as a "small, sixteen-page pamphlet… produced to put inside the postage-paid, business-reply envelopes that come with junk mail offers. Every envelope collected is stuffed with the pamphlet and mailed back to its original company." Feel like participating in some subtle revolts of your own? I would recommend checking out their participate link!
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Even if you're the type of individual to deny most slightly cynical (or perhaps they're just simply honest) thoughts, you'll too appreciate Joseph Barbaccia's tangible commentary. In his Integration Series Joseph presents integrated objects, each representing one single, yet highly loaded idea: Obesity, Marriage, Blame…
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Such insistence on tradition is rare these days, but it's exactly what makes an Imperial Bathroom such a rare pleasure to own and cherish, both now and for years to come.
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Consumer Smarts: Steps to take if your identity is compromised
Published 10:00 pm, Monday, March 31, 2008
In January, thieves hacked into computers of D.A. Davidson & Co. and gained access to Social Security and account information on about 224,000 current and former clients of the company, which is based in Great Falls, Mont.
Gail Garner of Seattle was one of them.
When she got a letter from the company telling her of the security breach, Garner immediately checked her credit report and learned that someone had opened three accounts in her name. She called the major credit reporting agencies and began the tedious process of trying to clear her name.
Q: What steps should you follow if you're the victim of identity theft?
A: Check your credit report. Close credit cards and accounts that have been affected. File a police report if you have been the victim of a crime. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission to help prove you were a victim of identity theft. Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file. Report unauthorized charges to the credit issuer. Keep detailed records of all your phone conversations and copies of all documents and letters. These are some of the steps you should take, according to information from the FTC, the Identity Theft Resource Center and the Attorney General's Office. Read on for detailed explanations.
1. Once she learned of the security breach, Garner did the right thing by reviewing her credit report for unusual activity.
2. Placing a fraud alert on your credit file requires that creditors verify identity before issuing credit in your name. An initial alert is free and lasts 90 days. You're entitled to an extended fraud alert -- for seven years -- if you're a victim of identity theft and can provide an identity theft report to a credit reporting agency.
For a fraud alert, contact one of the three credit reporting agencies. Whichever you call will notify the other two. You will be asked for your Social Security number. Equifax: 800-525-6285; equifax.com. Experian: 888--397-3742, experian.com. TransUnion: 800-680-7289; transunion.com.
3. Some victims may want a more restrictive "credit freeze" or "security freeze." This blocks all access to your credit report unless you give permission.
Anyone can obtain a security freeze in this state. Starting Sept. 1, victims of victims of identity theft who provide a police report, as well as people over 65, can get a freeze free, while others will have to pay $10.
Unlike a fraud alert, you must request a freeze directly from each of the three credit reporting companies. Another new state law starting Sept. 1 will allow you to lift the freeze more quickly than has been the case (15 minutes electronically, or three days by mail). It'll cost you $10 each time you want to temporarily lift the freeze.
4. File a complaint with the FTC. Do it online at goto.seattlepi.com/r1329. . Print a copy for your records. The information may help the police with its report and give you another document to help clear your name.
5. File a detailed report with local police if someone opened a fraudulent account, stole your wallet or otherwise committed a crime. Get a copy of the report, not just a case number. Make multiple copies and keep some for your records.
Washington residents can rest assured that police will follow through, since the state Legislature passed a bill last month requiring law enforcement to create an incident report and provide a copy to victims of identity theft. The bill is awaiting Gov. Chris Gregoire's signature but is expected to be approved. It would take effect 90 days later.
6. Close all accounts that have been opened or accessed without your permission. Talk to someone in the institution's fraud department. Follow up in writing, especially with banks and credit card companies. Be sure to keep copies and send all letters by certified mail with a return receipt requested.
If someone has opened an account in your name, the FTC says you'll have greater protection if you send the company what it calls "an identity theft report," which consists of the police report and the FTC complaint form. Find more information at: goto.seattlepi.com/r1330. You also can use form letters provided by ITRC at goto.seattlepi.com/r1331.
7. If there have been unauthorized charges on your accounts, act quickly. Call the company and ask for a fraud form or find a form letter. With credit cards, you only will be held liable for $50 if you report fraud within 60 days. With debit cards, the sooner you report it, the better. If you report losses within two days, you're liable for $50, according to ITRC. If you report it between two and 60 days, you could be responsible for $500.
8. If you discover fraudulent accounts or other information on your credit report, contact the credit reporting agencies and request that they block fraudulent information on your credit report. This will help protect your credit score and prevent a company from hiring a debt collector to go after you.
Write to Experian, Transunion and Equifax and include a copy of your police report and FTC ID Theft complaint form. Find a sample letter and more information at: goto.seattlepi.com/r1332.


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Allie Johnson is a journalist who lives in Kansas City, Mo., where her two dogs allow her to write articles during occasional breaks from belly rubs and backyard games of fetch. Dog's Life: Work of Dogs Law enforcement agencies find that Pit Bulls have the right stuff for bomb- and drug-detection work
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An ad shows a brown and white Pit Bull—tough, beefy and ready for a challenge. Above his photo, the copy reads: "Yeah, He's a Fighter. A Crime Fighter." With his partner, trooper Dave Dixon of the Washington State Patrol and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pit Bull Neville patrols the Seattle ferry system and checks about 300 cars a day for explosives as part of a counterterrorism effort. He has sniffed out guns, bullets and fireworks. Last year, Neville helped put away a dangerous ferry rider who, during the trip to Seattle, began ramming other vehicles with his car. "We got a call when the ferry docked," Dixon says. "This guy just was not right." Dixon put Neville to work. The dog began sniffing the car, then sat down to signal a find. The trunk was packed with fireworks. "The bomb squad said there were enough fireworks in there to make a bomb," Dixon says. "Later, we found out the guy had a bunch of prior arrests for bomb making." It's successes like that—and a great disposition— that make Dixon so happy with his canine sidekick. "He's gentle. He's loyal. He works so hard," Dixon says. "He's the perfect partner." Enter LawDogsUSA "Today's press coverage of the American Pit Bull is one-sided. 'Killer Pit Bull' is a sexy headline," Jessup says. In fact, the American Pit Bull was once America's favorite family dog—think Petey on The Little Rascals—but started getting a bad rap when they replaced Doberman Pinschers as the fad dog for owners who wanted to look tough. Once Pit Bulls began falling into the hands of irresponsible and abusive owners, and even criminals, they started making the news— and not in a good way. After 9/11, Jessup saw her chance to do something about it. In the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, the demand for bomb and drug-detection dogs shot up. But Jessup knew that it takes a special kind of dog to do this kind of work. Those lacking strong drive and dogged determination need not apply. Since shelters were being picked clean of dogs with those qualities, many law enforcement agencies had turned to brokers who bring in untrained dogs from Europe and sell them at hefty sums—up to $6,000 each in some cases. That gave Jessup the idea for LawDogsUSA. "I thought, what about 'Made in America'?" Jessup says. "I thought, 'There are thousands of dogs dying in shelters now who can do this work.'" So, Jessup put the word out that she was looking for Pit Bulls with the right stuff for detection work. She would provide them with a bit of training, then give them to law enforcement agencies for free. Soon after, she got a call about Neville. From Shelter to Police Cruiser But even on death row, he showed a playful spirit that tugged at the heart of a shelter worker. To give him a second chance, she called a rescue group, Bullies in Need. Volunteers bailed Neville out, then drove him across the border into the United States. But they had no idea how they would get him to his new foster home in Washington state—a family with an already full house, including seven kids, three other dogs and two cats. Just when the volunteers were losing hope, an anonymous donor gave $3,500 for Neville's airfare and expenses. He was on his way. When he got to Washington, Jessup met him and decided he would make a great "law dog." But like all dogs waiting to enter the Washington State Patrol Training Academy, Neville first had to pass a series of trials. To test his drive to hunt, trainers hid a ball under a traffic cone to see if he'd look until he found it. They tested his responses to crowds, loud noises and slick floors. He passed every test. Then, Neville began the three-month, 400-hour training—during which trainers use boxes with holes cut in them to teach the dogs to find either explosives such as gunpowder, or drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines. "We put the target odor behind a box, and we trick the dog into thinking that their toy is in one of the holes," says K9 trainer Steve Gardner, with the Washington State Patrol Training Academy. "They start looking for their toy in the beginning. Then, as soon as they stick their nose in the hole that has the target odor in it, the toy comes out. After hundreds of repetitions, they learn to look for that target odor to get the toy." It's not easy. When Neville went into the academy, he was one of 14 dogs in a class of seven new handlers. Since the expectation was that half the dogs would not make it to graduation, by the end of training, each handler would have a dog. As a result, Neville wasn't matched with Dixon at first. "There were German Shepherds, bird dogs, Labs. And then there was Neville," Dixon says. "We just made eye contact one day, and I started working him. After that, whenever he came in with a different handler, he would search the room until he found me, and then just start wagging his tail." Changing Stereotypes "These dogs are helping change people's minds," Jessup says. "Our ferry system is one of the largest in the nation, so an awful lot of people see these Pit Bulls out there protecting them every day." And the dogs work in other places too —including the highways. A small white Pit Bull, Moto, rides along each day with trooper Jason Knott, often snoozing in the back of the cruiser until Knott calls on him to check a vehicle for drugs. Then he gets to work. In the past two years, Moto has racked up more than 360 drug finds—everything from 180 pounds of marijuana in the back of an SUV to two ounces of methamphetamines hidden in an air duct in the basement of a house. He loves to work—for the simple reward of a piece of rubber sandblasting hose that serves as a tug toy. Moto does his job with such enthusiasm that even as suspects busted by his keen nose are being led away in handcuffs, they make admiring comments. "They'll say, 'Oh, what a cool dog,'" Knott says. "People just love him. He's a little guy with a big smile." That indomitable spirit is even more amazing, considering Moto's past. As a puppy, the little white runt-of-the-litter was found by animal control officers sitting in a filthy crate in a barn near a pile of trash. He was with his sister, who was so sick and malnourished that she later died. Most of the other LawDogs have come from similarly rough backgrounds. Hemi was a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Shaka was a scrappy New York stray. And X-Dog was plucked off death row in a Seattle shelter. But Neville's story might be worst of all—abandoned by his owner, then kicked out of a country just for being a Pit Bull. Dixon says he sometimes wonders if Neville's old owner might have caught a news story or heard through word of mouth that the dog he left to fend for himself is now protecting U.S. citizens— and is even thought of by some as a hero. "I wonder," Dixon says, "if he knows what his dog is doing now." |
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A conference entitled "Regarding Michael Jackson: Performing Racial, Gender, and Sexual Difference Center Stage" was held last week at Yale University. Tenured professors who pretend to be scholars actually write papers on that freak and sit around in their tweed suits on panels solemnly discussing his oeuvre and influence.
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The Landing The floor plates are level with the finished floor and are either hinged or removable to permit access to the machine spaces under them.
The comb plate is the piece between the stationary landing and the moving step. It slants down slightly so that the comb teeth fit between the cleats on the steps. The front edges of the comb teeth are below the surface of the cleats.
The Truss The truss is the mechanical structure that bridges the space between the lower and upper landings. The truss is basically a hollow box made up of two side sections joined together with transverse braces across the bottom and just below the top. The ends of the truss rest on concrete or steel supports.
The Tracks The track system is built into the truss to guide the step chain, which pulls the steps through an endless loop. There are two tracks: one for the front of the step (called the step-wheel track) and one for the trailer wheel of the step (called the trailer-wheel track). The relative position of these tracks causes the steps to appear from under the comb plate to form a staircase, and disappear back into the truss.
Escalator etiquette
The etiquette of traveling on an escalator is a simple affair, yet many people, caught up in the self-absorption of their daily commute, fail to be mindful of others. Etiquette is what keeps the rats in the cage from eating each other. So remember, if you don't behave mindfully, someone may eat you.
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A stairway or incline arranged like an endless belt so that the steps or treads ascend or descend continuously, and one stepping upon it is carried up or down; -- a trade term.
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Locrio de Molleja (Rice and Chicken Gizzards) is no the kind of dish that you encounter every day, or that the casual Dominican cook ever tackles. It takes time to get there.
We were guests in the home of Dominican friends. Three weeks passed without incident, until one day Mr. Rivera took ill and went to the hospital with who-knew-what stomach ailment. His wife stayed by his side morning and night, and I was thrust in the role of "Ama de Casa".
I decided right away that cooking Dominican food would be very hard as I had no experience. My first big lunch would be a traditional New England style roast chicken with herbs, including roasted vegetables and a salad.
Things did not go right from the start. The maid found my preparations insulting, especially as I left the chicken in big pieces. The grandmother constantly checked the progress of said chicken, so I "locked" the oven, something I often do to my old oven in the States so that less heat will escape.
Little did I know that this oven had never been locked and would not unlock, either. We had to physically take the door off the oven. Also during this time, I overloaded the washing machine and it cut off. After my husband and young Dib fixed the oven, they lifted the full washing machine to flick a switch on the bottom. They laughed at me while all this was going on and, flustered, I became confused at the actual timing of the cooked chicken.
The chicken was pink in the middle. The boys not-so-secretly fed it to their dog. The vegetables were hard as rocks. The salad was more like onion and tomato soup. Amidst my tears we ordered pizza.
On a side note: Mr. Rivera had kidney stones and recovered.
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Amity is a teacher from Maine. She has visiting the Dominican Republic for decades and loves Dominican food. This was chosen among several submissions from our readers about cooking disasters.
- 2 lb [0.9 kg] of chicken gizzard
- 2½ teaspoons of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper
- 1 pinch oregano
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup green peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup of green peas (optional)
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 5 sprigs of thyme (optional)
- ¼ cup pitted olives of your preference
- ¼ cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup of auyama (West Indies pumpkin) cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 7 cups water (includes the water in which you boiled the gizzards)
- 4 cups rice
- Clean the gizzards of excess fat.
- Boil with a tablespoon of salt, a pinch of pepper and a pinch of oregano until they are very tender. A pressure cooker will help speed up the process. Remove from the water and reserve the water in which they boiled. Pat dry the gizzards with a paper towel.
- Heat the oil in an large deep bottomed pot. Add the gizzards, taking care with splattering oil. Brown lightly and add green peppers, peas, garlic, thyme, olives, celery, auyama and cilantro.
- Simmer over low heat until the vegetables start to wilt. Add tomato sauce and stir to combine. Add water, increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Season with salt. Add the rice and stir often to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
- Once all the water has evaporated, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over very low heat. Wait 15 minutes, uncover and stir. Cover and wait another 5 minutes.
- Taste rice for "doneness"; it should be firm but tender inside. If necessary, cover and leave another 5 minutes over very low heat.
Unless you are a talented masticator, set aside enough time for cooking this, gizzards are the toughest muscles in poultry.


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"What do you mean, KIT CAR!"
Yup, any of us building or owning a fiberglass repop has heard that word along with 1-800-hot-rod, "catalog car", Visa Rod, when used to descibe our babies. I never really cared about it, but it does kinda sting a little. But it is what it is and to each his own. Is it a kit because all the pats came from one manufacturer or is it a kit because all the parts are new and not original? Again, doesn't seem to matter to me.
A guy I communicate with by phone told me that in his opinion, if the guys in the "old days" had had the modern tech that we have, they probably wouldn't have searched all the junkyards looking for stuff. They had to search the boneyards because that's all there was available. Now, there is a certain joy in finding something at a meet or whatever, especially when you were really needing it. That will always be cool, but is it wrong to buy a repop part from a company off the internet when you can't find it local? I don't think so. I think it's a matter of convenience. So, today, I'm going t install some coilovers on my hot rod/kit car. It's going to be a hot rod when I'm finally done with her. I guess it depends on what side of the fence you're on. I'm sure this has come up here before, but I love coffee rants in the morning!
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My experience has been that those who disparage "kit cars" are usually folks who have never built ANY car of ANY kind. They've heard or read somewhere that kit cars are an easy way out and the builders somehow deserve a bit of scorn for not being true rodders.
Whooey. Any rodder who builds a car, no matter where they get the pieces and parts, is undertaking a massive challenge. And I salute every one of them no matter if they put together their stuff from a bone yard or from a Speedway catalog.
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This is one of those times where I have to ***** about something of my own, if you don't mind. Being this thread is all about "feelings".
I have seen the poor misinformed and misguided make comments about people posted thoughts like I just did. I have seen these poor confused souls make the comment like "Didn't Cboy just say that?" or "Then the guy posts what I just said and acts like it is his idea". No kidding, I have read people saying ignorant stuff like this. To all you those who would think such a thing. First off, unless a poster says the EXACT words that another did, he is simply speaking his OWN mind. Secondly, did you ever think that one guy was writing his post WHILE the first guy was posting his? This is what happen here, I was writing my novel while Cboy wrote his concise, to the point comment. Did you ever think that the second or third poster wanted to elaborate on the idea? You see Fred, people have ideas, conceptions about a lot of things that are WRONG or "none of their business". But we will go on flapping our jowls. So for all those who find it necessary to knock what other people write on the forums, let me replace my previous post with "Yeah, what Cboy said". Brian Last edited by MARTINSR; 06-16-2007 at 09:06 AM. Reason: Spelling |
I hate the term . my glass car is no more of a "kit car" than any steel bodied resto hot rod with the same mail order parts installed. I agree with Brian, the people who use that term are totally clueless and have no concept of what it takes to build a car. Then there are those with steel bodied cars who disparage glass cars like theirs are original or something with all the mail order parts and a crate engine .
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And while all this was going on this morning I was out in a junkyard 50 miles from home climbing over rusted hulks and fallen trees, swatting mosquitoes by the swarm and reciting in my head over and over "leaves of 3, let it be" to find stainless rear window moldings for a 2nd generation Monte Carlo that everybody told me I'd never find. I not only found them but I found TWO sets!!!
Look guys, this hobby is a mixed bag, And there are no rules as to what makes a cool ride. But, like it or not, Ford did not make any fiberglass cars in 32', so what are we suposed to call them? Some call them kit cars. Kit car is just a short term for " yea, its not a real 32 ford, its a repo " That said, dont get your painties in a wad. You do also realize, it takes way more effort to restore old Iron, then it does to build new. I do not knock anyones car they build, old iron or a new build all take skill and have their own challanges. Guess we can just call them all Hot Rods.
What made me bring this up is that a guy who had seen a glass '32 called it a hot rod and then called mine a kit car. Like it had to do with what year or model it was. I know it takes a heck of a lot more effort to do a '32, but in the end it's a repop, just like 75% of all the cars at a meet. Maybe it's the size of a T Bucket or something or maybe this guy just doesn't get it. The thing is, there seems to be a lot of guys that don't get it. It stung for a bit, but it was easy to get over it. I actually chuckled when I thought about it. |
Unfortunately, T-buckets get that rap. I got sick and tired of having mine labeled as such. I just was very nice and pointed out to them quite strongly that it was a component car. That the bits and pieces came from many sources and that a kit car was one that for the most part, everything was supplied by a single manufacturer, i.e. Cobras. Most folks just don't know any better. Dave
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Remember when we where little kids and we built model cars and we wished that they where real and now that we are big kids we build model cars that are real.......... So I guess some wishes do come true.
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I don't have enough space for real versions of the models I built!!
I probably did one a month for a couple of years. They lasted long enough to show off to a couple of friend before my little brother "just had to play with them" and destroyed them. |
I get it all the time. Most of the questions are about the motor since the engine change last year. Is it a kit car? Is that a 427? How fast does it go? Does it wheelie? What do you do if it rains?
One time a guy asked me if it was a kit car while I was pumping gas. I calmly responed "yea, slapped it together in a couple weekends" I realised that was pretty sarcastic so I said I was only joking and came clean. Got to remember the general public are pretty nieve when it comes to hot rods. Funny thing is, kids and mechanical misfits are always the ones giving me the thumbs up, but that's ok. Came up with a new one for "how fast is it?" It's so fast the top blew off! |
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The City voted with its feet, sending Sky's shares plummeting 7 per cent to 437p after Mr Chisholm warned the launch of digital television would knock profits.
At what was at times an emotional presentation, Mr Chisholm repeatedly bemoaned the fact that illness had forced him to step down, but said it would have been "irresponsible" for him to carry on. Likening the launch of digital to mountaineering, he said: "There is no point getting half- way up a mountain and saying `Look, I don't feel well'. I made the decision to go: it was the responsible thing for me to do."
But his regret at having to leave was always evident, and he paid tribute to his colleagues at the satellite broadcaster. "I have been very proud and delighted to be part of it all," he said. "If it hadn't been for my indifferent health I probably would have stayed on. I envy Mark Booth [his successor] enormously in having the charge to carry this thing forward."
Mr Chisholm, who announced in June that he and his deputy would step down at the end of the year, indicated that maintaining "spectacular" profits after the launch of digital would be unlikely.
"If we took the launch of digital and attendant costs and maintained profits, it would be spectacular." However, Mr Chisholm said, "It is our intention to keep this company in rapid growth."
City analysts pointed out that Sky's profits had been artificially inflated by a pounds 14m gain from Sky's withdrawal from British Digital Broadcasting, and a pounds 7.4m credit from satellite technology, written off at the time of the merger of BSB and Sky, but now reinstated.
Stripping out these exceptional items, underlying pre-tax profits came in at pounds 292m, below most analysts' expectations of around pounds 305m.
Followers of Sky were also disappointed that Mark Booth, the 40 year- old pretender to Mr Chisholm's crown and head of Rupert Murdoch's Japanese satellite operation JSkyB, was not taking questions at the presentation.
Paul Richards, media analyst at Panmure Gordon, said it would have been helpful to get an idea of Mr Booth's thoughts and the future format of the board.
Mr Richards said Sky's plans for the advent of digital were short on detail, and that the company refused to give details of marketing costs for the launch of the service. "A lack of real news about digital, combined with slightly underwhelming figures pushed the shares down," he said.
Mr Chisholm's ambitions for the company, which he inherited when it was losing pounds 14m a week at the time of the merger with BSB, were undimmed, despite his imminent departure. He said he was confident that Sky, which is taken in one in four homes, had the potential to reach 50 per cent of the market.
Mr Chisholm denied that the resignation of the top two executives had been badly handled, saying that it was a "copy-book handover". However, there was no news on a full-time replacement for Mr Chance, who takes on a consultancy role after Christmas.
Questioned on his involvement with the company after Christmas, Mr Chisholm said he would stay on the board in a non-executive role, but would probably "do a few days a week at the office". But he joked that he would still have a hands-on approach to Sky, adding: "Most of my advice comes unsolicited, anyway."
He reserved his final words for the press, with whom he has had a love- hate relationship over the years. He said that his dialogue with the press had not always been "pleasant" but it had always been "honest", and that "lots of times" Sky had been "criticised with justification.
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No time to digress today, but check this story out. It deals with the subject of corporal punishment in American schools, and is a classic example of one-sided bias. No voices at all to challenge the data and conclusions reached in these "expert studies."
The experts have increasingly had it their way in the majority of states for the last 30 or more years, and the public schools continue to slide in an ever-increasing downward spiral. No discipline allowed for fears that will hurt the child's fragile self-esteem.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Classic One-Sided Reporting on Corporal Punishment
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- Stan McCullars said...
Funny too is how the different news reports worded it.
The Yahoo article you linked to has it as "Paddlings, swats, licks. A quarter of a million schoolchildren got them last year..."
Reuters has it as "More than 200,000 children were hit as punishment in U.S. schools last year.." Later in the article it quotes some nutcase: "Every public school needs effective methods of discipline but beating kids teaches violence and it doesn't stop bad behavior." - 11:32 AM
- Solameanie said...
Did you also note the chart/graphic they used with "Beatings" in the headline?
Their bias so obvious. I'd love to give them a good spanking. - 11:52 AM
- Stan McCullars said...
I noticed it earlier.
Indeed it is amazing. - 12:37 PM
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