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Hmm..just went to check it out...seems nothing really went down further. I have a few items in my cart, they are still all old price...bag selection is not good as well...can't find anything interesting!! I will pass.
yeah the jeans i was eyeing are still the same price..any chance of a further reduction even though it says final reduction?
the ' further reductions' are sooo weak! everything is nearly at the same price it was previously and there are virtually no good sizes left.
on top of that, their shipping fees bite.
^^^I couldn't agree more!!! They have the same stuff at the same price
What happens after "FINAL REDUCTIONS"? I've been eyeing a bag there forever and it hasn't been marked down.
NAP doesn't have an outlet, do they? At some point, they HAVE to mark down the bag I want because they are going to start bleeding money carrying that inventory.
Only a very, very few items have been "further reduced"! Nothing I've been watching has been further reduced.
Check the international site too, ladies! I noticed the coat I had been stalking didn't go down in price on the US site but then I switched over and it was marked down 75% off!! So even with the ridiculously expensive international shipping, I saved $100+ off the US site's price.

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Happy Monday! I am cheating just a bit today — a year ago, I wrote this series on how to prepare your skin for winter. I included many paraben-free products in the series as well. So instead of rewriting everything I talked about last year, I encourage you to check out the series!
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It is possible that different people will have different answers for this. March 14, 2015 could be special to different people for different reasons. However, I believe that the most likely answer to this question has to do with the mathematical constant pi. Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. The value of pi is generally given as 3.14 but it is an irrational number, which means that it never has a terminating or repeating decimal. If we go a few digits further in the value of pi, we see why March 14, 2015 is a special day.
To some people in the United States, March 14 is known as "pi day." This is because Americans give dates with the month first and then the day. This means that March 14 can be written as 3/14. This is similar to 3.14, so people call March 14 pi day.
While every year has a pi day, 2015's pi day is special. The value of pi, taken to four decimal places, is 3.1415. If you write the date of March 14, 2015 out, you get 3/14/15. This is similar to 3.1415. There is only one day like this in every century. It will not be possible to write the date as 3/14/15 until 2115.
Because of this, March 14, 2015 is a special day to some people. It is the only day this century whose date is similar to the value of pi taken to four decimal points.
Pi is a mathematical number, and its first few digits are 3.1415.
March 14th 2015 is 3/14/15 so this year's Pi day actual corresponds to the number.


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One of the founders of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), Frederic William Henry Myers is sometimes referred to as the "father of psychical research." His book, Human Personality and Its Survival of Bodily Death, published in 1903, two years after his death, is considered a seminal work in the field. Harvard professor William James wrote that Myers "will always be remembered in psychology as the pioneer who staked out a vast tract of mental wilderness and planted the flag of genuine science upon it." Sir Oliver Lodge, the esteemed physicist and radio pioneer, stated that Myers had been "laying the foundation for a cosmic philosophy, a scheme of existence as large and comprehensive and well founded as any that have appeared."
Although not educated as a psychologist, Myers has been credited with developing a systematic conception of the subliminal self as well as a theory holding that telepathy is one of the basic laws of life. In fact, it was Myers who coined the word "telepathy," previously called "thought transference."
According to Dr. Sherwood Eddy, a distinguished American writer of the first half of the last century, Myers began to explore the subconscious, or subliminal self, simultaneous with and independently of Freud. While Freud accepted atomic materialism, seeing philosophy as a mere rationalization and religion as outright fraud, Myers concluded that the Power behind the universe is superorganic, in a higher category to which human personality belongs. He saw psychical research as a meeting place of religion, philosophy and science. Since materialism had, in the wake of Darwinism, become the intelligent approach, Myers' view did not gain widespread acceptance.
Myers was born in Keswick, Cumberland, England on February 6, 1843, the son of a clergyman. He graduated Trinity College, Cambridge in 1864, then became a classical lecturer at Cambridge and a fellow of Trinity. By 1869, he had, like most of his Cambridge intellectuals, lost his faith and, concomitantly, his belief in the survival of consciousness at death. Myers wrote that his agnosticism or virtual materialism affected him like "a dull pain borne with joyless doggedness, sometimes… a shock of nightmare-panic amid the glaring dreariness of the day." He felt that the hope of the world was vanishing, not his alone.
Myers' interest in psychical research was sparked during the 1870s by the mediumship of Reverend Stainton Moses, then fueled by the mediumship of Leonora Piper. In 1882, he collaborated with Professor William Barrett, Professor Henry Sidgwick, and Edmund Gurney, in founding the SPR in London. In 1886 he collaborated with Gurney and Frank Podmore in his first outstanding work, Phantasms of the Living.
But it was his 1903 book that most impacted the field. "In the long story of man's endeavors to understand his own environment and to govern his own fate, there is one gap or omission so singular that its simple statement has the air of a paradox," Myers begins the introduction to Human Personality. "Yet, it is strictly true to say that man has never yet applied the methods of modern science to the problem which most profoundly concerns him – whether or not his personality involves any element which can survive bodily death."
In Human Personality, Myers explores disintegrations of personality, genius, sleep, hypnotism, sensory automatism, phantasms of the dead, motor automatism, trance, possession, and ecstasy. "In this great book Myers brought together an immense store of information about the always strange and often wonderful goings-on in the upper stories of a man's soul-house," wrote Aldous Huxley in the foreword to the 1961 republication of Human Personality. "And this information he presents within a theoretical frame of reference that takes account not only of the rats and beetles in the cellarage, but also of those treasures, birds and angels so largely ignored by Freud and his followers."
Huxley saw Myers as a classical scholar, a minor poet, a conscientious observer, and a platonic philosopher, someone who "was free to pay more attention to the positive aspects of the subliminal self than to its negative and destructive aspects," as with the doctors involved in the study of the subliminal self.
Through his extensive scientific research, Myers' original belief in survival of the consciousness at death was restored. "Telepathy, I have said, looks like a law prevailing in the spiritual as well as in the material world," Myers wrote. "And that it does so prevail, I now add, is proved by the fact that those who communicated with us telepathically in this world communicate with us telepathically from the other world."
Lodge and Myers became good friends. In his autobiography, Past Years, Lodge states that Myers had a remarkable interest in science and a portentous memory. He knew the Ǽneid by heart and could recite many of the Bab Ballads without difficulty. Lodge recalled attending one of Myers' lectures on the poet Crabbe, calling it a remarkable tour de force. "He had no notes," Sir Oliver wrote, "but after speaking of Crabbe and his poetry in unexpectedly eulogistic terms, he recited from memory whole reams of Crabbe's poetry, which I had never heard before, and was ignorant of."
It was Myers, Lodge explained, that broke down his skepticism and showed him the reasonableness of the survival hypothesis. "He it was who put evidence in my way such as gradually convinced me of the truth of the doctrine."
Lodge further wrote that he sometimes questioned a career decision he had made many years earlier, but then he would remind himself that had he not made that decision he might not have crossed paths with Myers. Thus, he was certain he had made the right decision.
While visiting the United States, Myers took time out to swim the Niagara River, just below the falls. According to Dr. Eddy, Myers gave some thought to the possibility of dying during that somewhat risky swim, but, no longer fearing death, he undertook the swim as a "joyous adventure."
University of Geneva psychology professor Theodor Flournoy opined that Myers' name should be joined to those of Copernicus and Darwin, completing "the triad of geniuses" who have most profoundly revolutionized scientific thought.
"If Myers was not a mystic, he had all the faith of a mystic and the ardour of an apostle, in conjunction with the sagacity and precision of a savant," wrote Dr. Charles Richet, 1913 Nobel Prize winner in medicine.
Myers' interest in the subject apparently continued on after his death in 1901, as he is credited with giving us perhaps the strongest evidence yet obtained for survival in the "cross correspondence" cases. In those famous cases, Myers is said to have provided fragments of information through four mediums in separate parts of the world -- fragments which seemed meaningless and incoherent until pieced together.
In his book, On the Threshold of the Unseen, Barrett recalled an afterlife communication from Myers in which part of Myers' poem, St. Paul, came through the automatic writing of "Mrs. Holland," who later told Barrett that she had never before read the poem and knew nothing of it. While recognizing that Mrs. Holland could have read it before and stored it away in her subconscious, Barrett wrote that all of the communication through Mrs. Holland was very characteristic of Myers.
Barrett quotes Myers in another afterlife communication through Mrs. Holland: "To believe that the mere act of death enables a spirit to understand the whole mystery of death is as absurd as to imagine that the act of birth enables an infant to understand the whole mystery of life. I am still groping, surmising, conjecturing. The experience is different for each one of us… One was here lately who could not believe he was dead; he accepted the new condition as a certain state in the treatment of his illness."
In a later writing through Mrs. Holland, Myers gave this message: "The reality is infinitely more wonderful than our most daring conjectures. Indeed, no conjecture is sufficiently daring."
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A proposition for the Taiwanese Government to send a technical expert to Solomon Islands to assist in organising local farmers to go into commercial farming was discussed in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung yesterday.
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation currently on a state visit to Taiwan discussed the proposition when they met with the General Manager of the Kaohsiung Agriculture Development Company at the company's office premises.
The Kaohsiung Agriculture Development Company, which was founded in 2002, comprises eight farmers' associations from within the Kaohsiung County with the objective of protecting farmers' interests and ensuring their products meet legal health sanitation requirements.
As part of Kaohsiung City Government's efforts to promote local agriculture products, this Taiwanese municipality through the Kaohsiung Agriculture Development Company exports specialty fruits and vegetables to South East Asia. It has also been actively participating in every international food exhibition and has won awards.
It has also successfully launched its first fair at Tampines Giant Hypermarket in December 2013, showcasing the freshest agriculture produce from Kaohsiung. Giant is a retailer chain in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam and Indonesia.
The proposition was brought up by the KADC General Manager, Mr Hsiao Han Chun, when the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers and backbenchers in his delegation asked him about the company's operational activities and the possibility of it helping Solomon Islands to organise its farmers into an association to venture into commercial farming.
"If you need assistance in organising your farmers into an association, you could send a request to the Taiwanese Government to send someone to assist you in this regard."
He added that, "Through the Kaohsiung farmers' association, our farmers' interest are safeguarded and at the same time quality of their produces is guaranteed.
"Through the farmers' association, farmers are able to save money, borrow money at a low interest rate whilst the rest of it is subsidized by the government and on top of that farmets are paid health insurance by the government during their life-time."
"In addition, when farmers work together under an association, they can become influential and this is good for them when it comes to advancing their interests."
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon Duddley Kopu said Solomon Islands is eager to progress further in terms of food security by aggressively pursuing commercial farming.
On that note, he acknowledged the assistance provided by the Taiwanese Government for agriculture through its International Cooperation for International Development Fund, saying the assistance is of significance to the development of the agricultural sector.
"The training provided by the Taiwanese Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock for Solomon Islands farmers by the Taiwanese Government under the ICDF programme helps towards the sustenance of food security and any further help towards the organisation of farmers would be greatly welcomed.
Adding on to what the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock said, Prime Minister Sogavare expressed that the idea of organising farmers to venture into commercial farming is something that the Solomon Islands Government really needs to address as 85 percent of Solomon Islanders are rural dwellers who are predominantly subsistence farmers.
"The biggest challenge for Solomon Islands would be the organisation of its farmers into an association so they can go into commercial farming. Understandably, turning from subsistence farming to commercial farming is not simple. It requires the technical know-how."
"But this is something that the Solomon Islands Government would have to address to pave the way for commercial farming because 85 percent of Solomon Islanders live in the rural areas and most of these rural dwellers are subsistence farmers with no idea about commercial farming."


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Azerbaijan leader sacks security minister
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Saturday fired his powerful security minister in a surprise move that opposition politicians said highlights a lack of transparency in the tightly-controlled ex-Soviet nation's political system.
"I decree to relieve Eldar Mahmudov of the position of the Azerbaijani Republic's national security minister,†Aliyev said in a decree published on his website, giving no explanation for the decision.
Widely seen as Aliyev's loyalist, Mahmudov, 59, has served as Azerbaijan's national security minister since 2004.
Prominent Azerbaijani opposition politician, Isa Gambar, said the way Aliyev fired the veteran minister shows that "there is no transparency whatsoever in political decision-making†in Azerbaijan.
"What happened to Mahmudov shows yet again how opaque Azerbaijan's political system is,†Gambar told AFP. "Aliyev sacks a key government minister without explanation, on his sudden whim.â€
Leader of the opposition Popular Front party, Ali Kerimly, said: "Azerbaijan is an authoritarian country. Our president doesn't bother about explaining his decisions to society.â€
Critics have long accused Aliyev of authoritarianism, corruption, and rights abuses — claims he has furiously rejected.
He took over in 2003 on the death of his father Heydar Aliyev, a former KGB officer and communist-era leader who had ruled newly-independent Azerbaijan with an iron fist since 1993.
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Even if Jarryd Hayne breaks into a "red-hot" Fiji squad, he'll find it tough to succeed in Rugby Sevens at the Rio Olympics, according to Australia's Jesse Parahi.
The 26-year-old Parahi is well positioned to know the kind of challenge the former NRL and San Francisco 49ers star will face in his ambitious quest to make the transition to the frantic seven-a-side game.
After debuting in the Australian Sevens team in 2010 and earning 33 caps en route to helping them qualify for the Olympics last year, Parahi headed to the NRL on a one-year contract with the Wests Tigers.
That experiment lasted just six months and even though he only played a handful of reserve-grade games, Parahi admits his transition back to the lung-busting Sevens format at last weekend's tournament in Paris was harder than most people would expect.
"It's been tough to be honest," he told Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast on Thursday.
"Six months out of the game and I'm feeling like I fell behind quite a bit.
"So I think it will be pretty tough for Jarryd moving forward. And that Fijian squad is pretty red-hot."
Parahi said that even though Hayne was a tremendous athlete, the differences between the NRL and Rugby Sevens would surprise him.
Of further concern, Parahi believes, is Hayne's NFL-specific fitness based around quick bursts of power with often long rests in between.
"It (Sevens) is a completely different beast to the NRL and more so the NFL," he said.
"It's really short but you're left out on your feet for 14 minutes but you've got to try and grit your teeth and get through that."
Parahi also noted that the majority of the Fijian players who Hayne will be competing with for spots had been playing the abbreviated version of the game all their lives.


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|The North American Soviet Union
By Charlotte Iserbyt
There is one common thread running through all articles and speeches by elected officials, well-known writers, and commentators in opposition to the merging of the
Morris Zeitlin, a communist writer for the Communist Party's Daily World said in an article entitled "Planning is Socialism's Trademark,"
Of interest regarding Zeitlin's comment about "the Soviet Union's enormous and rapid economic social progress…" is the following admission made by former President Gorbachev at the 2005 National School Board Association conference that "half the world's population and two-thirds of Russia's lives in poverty."
The United States Government, at all levels, has since 1975 accepted wholeheartedly Zeitlin's advice, to the extent that our country is, believe it or not, almost 100 percent socialist in its political, economic, social and environmental (sustainable development) policies. For documentation please read "Walks Like a Duck, Talks Like a Duck."
The regionalization (consolidation) of the world is quite similar to the three-stage plan outlined by Stalin at the 1936 Communist International. At that meeting, the official program proclaimed:
"Dictatorship can be established only by a victory of socialism in different countries or groups of countries, after which there would be federal unions of the various groupings of these socialist countries, and the third stage would be an amalgamation of these regional federal unions into a world union of socialist nations." (Ed note: The third stage is taking place right now as we in the
Former President of the Soviet Union Gorbachev on
"We are moving toward a new world, the world of communism. We shall never turn off that road."
How is it possible that if American citizens or
Do we really believe the communists have changed or gone away?
United States government officials, elected and unelected, with enormous financial assistance from the tax-exempt foundations, have for many years been working to implement unconstitutional regional planning at the local, state, national and international level, all of this required for full implementation of a One World Socialist Government. For the 3000-page transcript of 1953 Congressional (Reece and Cox Committee) Hearings to Investigate the Tax-Exempt Foundations and for superb research on the history of regional government, go to americandeception.com and type the following into its search engine: Reece Committee, Don Bell Reports, Maureen Heaton, the Mantooth Report, and The Emerging North American Union.
One very important government official in the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations, Under Secretary of State George W. Ball, spelled out very clearly what the Insiders were planning for our nation in The New York Times, 1/24/88: "…If we could internationalize by using the United Nations in conjunction with the Soviet Union, because we now no longer have to fear in most cases a Soviet veto, then we could begin to transform the shape of the world and might get the UN back doing something useful. …Sooner or later we're going to have to face restructuring our institutions so that they're not confined merely to the nation states. Start first on a regional, and ultimately you can move to a world, basis." (emphasis added).
Has our education system so successfully conditioned and dumbed down Americans that they no longer are able to apply logic to the above quotes? Are they no longer capable of transferring that knowledge, processing it into new knowledge and conclusions which might help them understand and oppose the present destruction of our
Since all regional groupings being set up around the world are based on the communistic Free Trade "redistribute the wealth" philosophy, why is it that the adjective "Communist" is never used when discussing GATT, NAFTA, CAFTA and the NAU? Those patriotic writers could at least describe those agreements as "Communism LITE," couldn't they?
For those Americans who recall the days of elected officials, not unelected, appointed task forces and "councils" (soviets, according to most dictionaries), running our towns, schools, counties, states, nation and world, recognizing this change in our form of government should not be too difficult.
However, for those younger Americans denied an education in American history and government due to the activities of the tax-exempt foundations, especially the Rockefeller, Ford, and Carnegie Foundations, the loss of elected officials through regionalism does not seem to bother them. Go to americandeception.com and type into search engine "Kenny Hignite" and you will see a most astonishing six-page 1954 "Test on the United States Constitution" on which Hignite received a grade of 99 "Excellent!" There is absolutely no way that Kenny Hignite, now 66 years old, having received such an excellent education on the U.S. Constitution in a public school in
Those Americans under fifty years old, and too often those over 50 years old (!), will ask you "What's wrong with members of the community or faceless state bureaucrats being appointed to assist our elected officials in their work which has become increasingly complicated?" The simple answer is "If you don't approve of what those unelected officials are doing, you can't get rid of them at the polls."
Uneducated Americans will also ask you:
"What's wrong with consolidation of school districts, services, the merging of individual school and town budgets to "save taxpayers money?" (Ed note: In Maine our Senate Education Committee is about to approve Governor Baldacci's proposal to slash school districts by proposing 26 regional school units statewide with 26 superintendents, compared to the existing 152 superintendents and 290 school units!);
"What's wrong with merging 16 towns under one county council as was recently proposed in Cumberland County, Maine, thereby eliminating representative government?";
"What's wrong with getting rid of local school boards and having our schools run by city Mayors, or contracting education out to private organizations connected with the corporations?";
"What possible objection could you have to public school morals and values education even if those programs are forbidden to teach 'absolute' morals and values based on the Ten Commandments?";
"What's wrong with publicly-funded charter schools which have no elected school boards?";
"What's wrong with Cuban-style school-to-work job training replacing a K-12 liberal arts curriculum? Even if my child can't read, I sure want him/her to be able to get a job.";
"What's wrong with public/private partnerships?"
"What's wrong with the federal government mandating mental health screening for my child?";
"What's wrong with members of the community assisting the local police in monitoring citizen activities and/or the police handing out awards to citizens who do good deeds, as is the case with the Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) in Maine?";
"What's wrong with putting the UN's lifelong learning agenda, all community services (birth through death), under the umbrella of the school district? (Go to americandeception.com and type "Feld" into search engine for a remarkable research paper on the history of Community Education)
"What's wrong with a National I.D. card reportedly designed by two Russian ex-KGB Chiefs?";
"What's wrong with students being required to perform community service in order to graduate?";
"What's wrong with federal funding of religious organizations (faith-based initiative)?";
"What's wrong with federally-funded school choice proposals?";
"What's wrong with dropping borders between states?" as is in the offing.
And, the subject of this article: "What's wrong with regional government?" And many more "What's Wrong With?" questions from good Americans who have, over many years, through no fault of their own, been deliberately dumbed down and didn't receive the public education which required the likes of Kenny Hignite to know their Constitution and form of government.
How many Americans realize that almost all the programs mentioned in the above "What's Wrong With" section have already been implemented in our schools, communities, and states and that they are based on communist/socialist collectivist philosophy? The planners are waiting only for the full implementation of the North American Union (final nail in coffin) which will allow them to write and approve, as was done in Europe, the North American Union's Constitution (Communist Manifesto) which will include all the above "What's Wrong With?" programs. That will be the infamous day when the U.S. Constitution is formally relegated to history's trash bin. And, as with the EU Constitution, or the Communist Manifesto, the practice of Christianity will be outlawed… a thing of the past. All religions will be considered equal and inevitably superior to Christianity. Go to americandeception.com and type into search engine "Religion and Governance" an important position paper by Harlan Cleveland, notorious supporter of global government, long-time member of the internationalist Aspen Institute, and first U.S. Ambassador to the Common Market (1960), and Marc Luycx, a Belgian change agent bureaucrat. This paper was prepared by the Foreward Study Group of the European Commission and was undoubtedly used by those drafting the EU Constitution. It will give you a picture of the non-role of Christianity in world region constitutions.
Our elected officials in Congress, who have sworn to uphold the Constitution, should not be immune to multi-million dollar lawsuits for injuries sustained by the citizens of this country. Is not the loss of our freedoms due to elected officials' malpractice (lying to us in regard to putting us under the communistic regional North American Union and not holding hearings on the subject) even more important than the death of one patient due to a doctor's malpractice, the scalding of a woman who spilled her "too-hot" coffee at a McDonald's takeout, or the death from cancer of a woman who smoked too many cigarettes? How can we ignore the fact that 651,008 Americans have died in battle to protect and defend the constitutional freedoms which will vanish under this new international regional arrangement? Is there really no penalty to be exacted of these highly-paid Congressional traitors other than voting them out of office, which it seems is impossible to do due to both political parties having the same agenda, controlled media, manipulated political conventions, and election fraud?
Americans have been conditioned to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, since the days of McCarthyism and the phony fall of communism, mention the "C" word. The word must, as George Orwell might have said, be removed from the dictionaries of all languages, especially English. Otherwise, we might wise up and tackle this treason with all our might and brains since we surely don't want our children and grandchildren living under any "ism" form of government, much less "communism." The Insiders know that "communism" is the one and only word that must be banished from use. They are not concerned over excellent anti-North American Union rantings and ravings as long as the "C" word is NOT used.
The Insiders, most if not all of whom are corporate communists, have no fear of the coming totalitarian system since they have been assured they will be sitting in the catbird seat, having eliminated all economic competition and self-government (elected officials), and will have the world as their playground. The majority of the world's population, the Insiders' "human resources", will be their highly trained and conditioned serfs, lifelong.
One might ask, how can this be? It is a well-known and documented fact that Wall Street funded the Bolshevik Revolution and the corporate communists and our government have been supporting the communist regime in
Regionalism is communism no matter how you slice it. The sooner Americans get that unpleasant fact permanently entered into their brains, and process that information into appropriate action, the sooner we will be able to escape what Orwell described so well in his novel 1984:
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on the human face--forever...and remember, that is forever."
Forward this article to your friends and to your elected officials at the local, state, and national level. Of equal importance restore the "C" word to your vocabulary and use it often.


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Vassar got a mention on Gawker today for our gender-neutral housing policy:
"It used to be a funny/boo joke to be like 'Zooey Deschanel is indie boy jack-bait of the highest order and her poor sister is stuck on The Bones on Fox.' Now they'll both be stuck on the Fox and the indie boys will be reduced to borrowing their girl roommate's (it's pretty progressive at Vassar) Blu-Ray copy of Black Swan. The world advances and retreats. Remember when Parker Posey did this? It did not end well."


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is there a way to use the find command to display only executable files?
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is there a way to use the find command to display only executable files?
You can go to a terminal and check the manual page to see the options for using find:
man find
im not finding anything usefull to what im intrested in in the Manual;
so leme just rephrase the question;
is there a way to list just the executables? via any command?
how about this for a starter (its in the man pages i swear ;) )
so here is a starter piece, good luckCode:
man find
find -type f -perm +x
find is used to search the files in that directory if u want to find any file locate is very useful in this case
the question was finding executable files, locate would not be helpful for that


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PORTLAND, Ore. -- The husband of a Portland woman injured in a hit and run is trying to find the driver responsible for putting his wife in the hospital.
Jason Castro said the collision occurred at around 9 p.m. Saturday. His wife, Andrea, was attempting to cross Southeast Division Street near 50th Avenue.
"You know we're thankful that it wasn't a fatality," said Castro. "She is very, very sore."
Police are investigating the collision as a hit and run. Castro said the driver might not have realized they hit Andrea at the time.
"They certainly didn't stop," he said.
Castro's 12-year-old son was there when his mom was hit. He told police the vehicle was a white truck carrying a red trailer.
Castro spent the week talking with nearby business owners and sifting through surveillance video looking for clues. He expected his wife would be released from the hospital on Monday after being treated for multiple pelvic fractures and a severe concussion.
"She has memory of the ambulance when she was with my son, consoling him, because that's just the type of person she is," said Castro. "She's selfless."
Castro hopes the person who hit his wife will realize what happened, and turn themselves in.
"Contact the Portland Police Bureau and just to try to clear it up for themselves," Castro said. "So that they don't have to live with that."


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Here is a cane that I carved for my Mother in Law. It's carved from Eastern Red (aromatic) Cedar, and I left some of the outer white sap wood included in the carving, to give it a more dramatic effect. It has Praying hands, a crucifix, and the words "Prayer changes things" as part of the carving. I make Walking canes by taking a 2" X 36" dowel and carve everything away except what you see. Then I secure the handle to the carved staff, using a 3/4" X 4" hardwood dowel.
Thanks for looking….
-- Ed, Talladega, Alabama, www.edscustomcarved.com
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#1 posted 02-26-2012 03:31 AM
Very nice, great detail also.
#2 posted 02-26-2012 03:32 AM
#3 posted 02-26-2012 03:39 AM
Beautiful work. you have done a great job on this. Thanks for sharing.
#4 posted 02-26-2012 02:49 PM
Wow the detail is spectacular in this, really nice job.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
#5 posted 02-26-2012 07:22 PM
Very impressive work on this Ed. I'm needing a cane myself, I can do the turning, but I'm afraid the carving is beyond me. Well done!
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
#6 posted 02-26-2012 08:24 PM
That is impressive…........Fantastic detail…...........Super….............Love the way you selected the wood, that's a fun part when you find just the right piece and then the project turns out pretty much just like you wanted…....Very cool…..............
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
#7 posted 02-26-2012 10:05 PM
Very Very well done! What a great cane and gift.
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenfrogWoodenProd
#8 posted 02-27-2012 07:08 AM
Fantastic work, absolutely gorgeous!
-- "Man's ingenuity has outrun his intelligence" (Joseph Wood Krutch)
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Wright, D., Henshaw, J., Harrison, N., and Luckey, S., "Stress-Corrosion Cracking Evaluation of Hot-Stamped AA7075-T6 B-Pillars," SAE Int. J. Engines 10(4):2021-2026, 2017, https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-1271.
High-strength aluminum alloys such as 7075 can be formed using advanced manufacturing methods such as hot stamping. Hot stamping utilizes an elevated temperature blank and the high pressure stamping contact of the forming die to simultaneously quench and form the sheet. However, changes in the thermal history induced by hot stamping may increase this alloy's stress corrosion cracking (SCC) susceptibility, a common corrosion concern of 7000 series alloys. This work applied the breaking load method for SCC evaluation of hot stamped AA7075-T6 B-pillar panels that had been artificially aged by two different artificial aging practices (one-step and two-step). The breaking load strength of the specimens provided quantitative data that was used to compare the effects of tensile load, duration, alloy, and heat treatment on SCC behavior. It was concluded that, when compared to the traditional one-step aging practice, the parts subjected to a novel two-step aging process were similar with respect to SCC resistance.


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OKEMOS, Mich. – The Meridian Township Farmers Market is offering people one last chance to get fresh, locally-grown produce in time for their Thanksgiving feast.
The market runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Central Park Pavilion, located out front of the Meridian Township Municipal Building at 5151 Marsh Road in Okemos.
Around two dozen vendors are expected despite the expected cold weather, including some with a limited amount of turkeys for roasting.
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2000 BMW 3 Series - Consumer Review
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ReviewThis car is far from a machine-- in my heart, its better than a best friend. It performs excellent, amazing car to drive and race. I have often encountered cars(men) that
want to compete, and I spank them every time from start. Other than it being very fast, its so responsive, it handles perfectly, I drove this car cross country 4 times, pushed it to the max, these cars like to be driven, that's for sure. I couldn't believe how comfortable it is, everything inside is designed intuitively. I've owned, lexus, benz, and volvo, I like this one the best. The car is worth every penny, parts will always have to be replaced and yes they are pricey, but they don't break often.
Best FeaturesOverall my favorite is the Style and Design,the car holds its value because the shape and style of the car change every 4-5years on the exterior, so your car doesn't look ancient right away. interior is intuitive, its comfortable has class in its simplicity. I love the steptronic transmission, its awesome if you want to race, or just if you like to switch gears and drive the car as it should be driven, it also great on gas. I love the built-in tool kit, it has come in handy plenty of times. The angel lights are the best looking lights on the road, car looks much sexier compared to the Audi.
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Each year the American Legion Blanchard Post 1040 honors a firefighter of the year at their March business meeting. Each of the fire departments in the Town of Bethlehem has an opportunity to present a candidate for this award. We are proud of the Elsmere firefighters that been honored over the years. Each is listed below.
Fire Police Lieutenant Stephen R. Wright
Fire Police Lieutenant Stephen R. Wright was honored at Elsmere Fire Department's Firefighter of the Year at ceremonies at the NA Blanchard Post #1040 on March 6, 2017.
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Michael L. Taylor
Fire Police Officer Michael L. Taylor joined the Elsmere Fire Company on June 25, 1970...
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Chief James Reagan and Firefighter James A. Trotta
On Monday, March 2nd two Elsmere firefighters were awarded Forefighter of the Year at the N.A. Blanchard Post 1040. Chief James Reagan and Firefighter James Trotta were selected for this honor by the Elsmere Fire Company. Click the "Read More" link to see the letter of nomination....
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Lieutenant Marc F. Futia
Lieutenant Marc F. Futia received Elsmere Fire Company's Firefighter of the Year award at a ceremony hosted by Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post No. 1040 on March 3, 2014.
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Captain Robert C. Baldwin, Jr.
Captain Robert C. Baldwin, Jr. was honored as Elsmere Fire Company A's Firefighter of the Year at a ceremony on March 4th at the NA Blanchard Post 1040. Please click "Read More" to see comments by President John C. Murphy during the presentation of the award...
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Captain John J. Zboray
Captain John Zboray joined the Elsmere Fire Company on February 22, 1973 and became an active member on March 6 of that year.
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Wayne R. Johnson
Wayne R. Johnson joined the Elsmere Fire Company on March 24, 1961 and became an active firefighter on April 4th of that same year.
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Michael J. Cirillo
2010Commander Lukaschat, Invited Guests, Fellow Firefighters, It gives me great pleasure to announce the Elsmere Fire Company's selection of Firefighter of the Year. The past couple of years we have had occasion to provide to the Legion, the selection of a member who had performed a heroic action. But that is not always the case. Many times, this award is given to someone for their contribution over the long term, or to someone who has taken on a particular cause.
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Michael C. Walsh
2009Only nine days later, on August 21st at about 12:30pm, Elsmere Firefighter Michael C. Walsh was leaving his neighborhood when he heard the call come out for "a man down, unknown" in his vicinity. The dispatcher said "the patient was believed to be not breathing."
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Past Chief Edward J. Costigan
2009On August 12th, mid-morning, Elsmere Firefighter and Past Chief Edward (Ned) J. Costigan took quick action to assist victims of a motor vehicle accident and revive an elderly patient using CPR while on vacation at Saranac Lake.
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Wow, 30. I'm there. I have arrived. I'm no longer in my 20′s anymore O_o and so far it's treated me pretty good. I have to say i think it was kind of making me nervous. As most of you know we bought a house, the kids are getting older with their own sweet (and demanding) little personalities, and I was approaching 30. Fixing up a house is exciting and wonderful to watch transform, but it's also very hard and uninspiring at times. Especially for someone who spends most of her time at home, snapping photos of the little things that inspire me lol. Kids are wonderful and so sweet and I wouldn't even think about having it any other way than being their mama, but it's hard at times. Trying to keep my cool and teach them lovingly, trying to understand i need to guide them the best I can. Top those things with me approaching my 30′s and i was a big ball of tears constantly. I kinda crawled into a mini hole. They say you go through seasons in life, and I think I was/am in one. Kind of a tough one too, but I have my special things to help me get through this time and I'm very thankful for that.
(I'm going to break my birthday weekend into a couple posts)
I was reminded of the love that surrounds me this past weekend. Brad told me we were going to rent out a loft in downtown LA from airbnb for my birthday, but that was it. He wanted to give me basic details to prepare, but nothing more. He wanted to surprise me. When we got in the car to make the long trip he puts a suitcase in my lap and tells me to open it. After some confused whining about why I had to, I finally did as he said and opened up the bag… to find… my dream camera the Canon EOS 70D!!!!!! I cried, cried like a big baby. I was so surprised and happy (thank you Bradly!). So we arrive in SoCal, drop off the kids, and my second surprise was getting my hair dyed for the FIRST TIME EVER! What a way to start off my 30′s eh? I didn't do anything crazy as you can tell by my pics. My stylist suggested enhancing my hair before doing something drastic… like ombre… which will happen soon I'm sure. I like what we decided on. After that we hopped in the car and made the drive to LA. Driving through the city gave me such a thrill. I will forever love that city, even with the pee smell and homeless crazies. There is just something about that city the wins me over every time. We check in and get situated, relaxed and then got all dolled up to go out to dinner. We went to one of my fav restaurants I've mentioned on here before called Perch. After dinner I was surprised with a CRAZY AWESOME SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY WAITING FOR ME BACK AT THE LOFT! I was on cloud nine. As someone who has planned plenty of surprise parties for others, I have to say it felt SO GOOD getting one of my own. I'll share more pictures and detail about that in my other post. The rest of the weekend was full of snapping photos, favorite food, and lots of mama and papa time with no kids. It was wonderful, and even more wonderful when we got to go home to our little ones energized and refreshed. Thank you Bradley Hettervik for planning this weekend for me and making my 30′s so special. You did good. So good. I love you baby! Thank you family and friends for loving me and helping my Bradley out. It was so wonderful seeing you all there. I really needed to see you all and it filled my heart up <3


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Poached Egg Sandwiches (open faced)
When you crack into a beautifully poached egg and the yolk comes dribbling down, you almost expect to hear a heavenly chorus. These simple yet glorious breakfast "sandwiches" are a healthier and easier nod to Eggs Benedict. There's no Canadian bacon or hollandaise sauce involved… but ask my husband…you really don't need the extras.
In fact, these open faced sandwiches are so flavorful, satisfying, and decadent that you'll feel like they should be bad for you. And because of all the balanced flavors, they also taste like they were difficult to make, when that couldn't be further from the truth.
Sometimes keeping things simple can make the most impact.
If you're scared of poaching eggs, don't worry… that's exactly why we make cooking videos! You can watch how I make these Poached Egg Sandwiches step by step in EPISODE 14 of Bits & Pieces SEASON 2 BELOW:
It all began when I scored some English muffins on sale at the grocery store. After that, I went on a kick with making these sandwiches, and then realized I never shared a good egg recipe with you yet. How rude…where are my manners?
I'll be the first to admit that sometimes poaching eggs can be a hit or miss. I've had the Goldilocks and the Three Bears situation before where one was undercooked, the other was overcooked, and finally, it was just right.
And honestly, if you've never poached eggs before, you might have a similar tale to tell. But that's okay… in the end, the trials and errors make you a better a cook. Soon enough, you'll be an eggs-pert and you'll get it right nearly every time.
Because you're not smothering these babies with a rich hollandaise sauce, spreading tangy goat cheese on top of the toasted English muffins does the trick. This automatically gives you a creamy mouth feel and a punch of flavor without even trying.
Then I toss on some tomatoes and peppery arugula, which adds a nice fresh contrast to the rich yolk. Just please don't forget the salt and pepper, especially on top of the tomatoes.
And puh-lease…. do NOT skip the step where you rub the garlic clove on the warm English muffin! Those nooks and crannies really give the clove a good grate and it's an important element in making these sandwiches flavor bombs.
I just realized that I totally should've taken advantage of the English muffin sale and bought another bag to keep in the freezer for a rainy day. After you make this once, you never know when a Poached Egg Sandwich craving will come knocking on your stomach again!
- 2 ounces goat cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2 English muffins, split, and toasted
- 1 tomato, cored, and cut into 4 thick slices
- 1 small garlic clove, tip cut off
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 4 large eggs
- Arugula for topping
- Salt and pepper
- Split and toast English muffins according to package directions and rub the cut sides with the garlic clove while still warm. Spread softened goat cheese evenly on top of the English muffins. Add tomato slices on top and season with salt and pepper. Add arugula on top.
- In a skillet, fill it almost to the rim with water. Add vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a rapid rolling boil. Meanwhile, crack eggs into 2 teacups (2 eggs in each), making sure not to pop the yolks. Reduce water to a simmer. Immediately lower rims of teacups into water and gently tip eggs into skillet simultaneously. Turn off the heat right away, cover with a lid, and poach eggs for about 3½-4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, work quickly to gently lift eggs one at a time from the water, and let drain by tapping the bottom of the slotted spoon on a paper towel lined plate before laying them on top of each English muffin. Season eggs with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.


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The odd couple has recorded a new version of June Carter and Johnny Cash's Jackson for an upcoming MTV Unplugged special.
The show, which will air in America on 8 April (12), also features Florence + The MAChine's rendition of soul man Otis Redding's Try a Little Tenderness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jack was diagnosed as having an allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis. It is also known as
"hay fever." He and his mom had a lot of questions for the AmazingAllergist, who answers them
here for you.
Q: What is an allergy?
A: When our body's immune mechanisms overreact to exposure, it is called an allergy. For
example, when a person without allergies to tree pollen inhales the pollen, there is no response.
If Jack inhales tree pollen, his body will overreact to the pollen and have an allergic response,
making him sneeze and have watery eyes, a runny nose, etc.
Q: Is allergy suggestive of a weak immune system?
A: No. The immune system protects us from getting infections and helps clear them once we are
exposed to germs. When the immune system gets over activated in response to other exposures
like pollen, it is considered an allergy. So, in simple terms, allergy is an overactive immune system
and not a weak immune system.
Q: What are allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis?
A: Rhinitis simply means the inflammation of the nose, and conjunctivitis is the inflammation of
the eyes. When this is related to allergic response, it is labeled so. When the nose and the eyes are
exposed to the allergy triggers, they produce chemicals under their lining. This makes them red
and swollen, or inflamed. This inflammation is the reason for all the symptoms. Someone may
have more involvement of the nose or the eyes than the other.
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis?
A: You can have one, many, or all of these common signs and symptoms: runny nose, sneezing,
itchy nose, red nose, swelling inside the nose, congestion, stuffy nose, mouth breathing, snoring,
sinus pressure, headaches, nasal tone, horizontal line on the outside of the nose, nosebleeds,
throat clearing, itchy throat, postnasal drip, itchy ears, fatigue, not feeling well, itchy eyes,
tearing, red eyes, swollen eyes, feeling of sand in the eyes, light sensitivity, cough. Symptoms of
the eyes or nose can be present in the absence of other symptoms.
Q: What allergic conditions do allergy specialists treat?
A: Besides the seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, allergy specialists can help with
similar conditions from indoor allergies, like dust mites, dog and cat dander, mold, cockroaches,
etc. The other conditions associated with allergies are listed here: asthma, eczema, food allergy,
hives, sinus conditions, insect venom allergy, drug allergy, latex allergy, chemical and cosmetics
contact allergy, poison ivy rash, plant dermatitis, frequent infections, ear infections, chronic
cough, etc.
Q: Who else can help?
A: You and your family can help you more than anyone else can. Allergy specialists as well as
other health-care professionals can give you guidance, but you are the one who can help you
the most. The long-term relief from allergies involves your active participation in decisions and
The mainstream professionals who can help include allergists, pediatricians, family
physicians, internists, and otolaryngologists. Other complementary professionals, if trained to
treat allergic conditions, may also contribute to your wellness and include naturopaths, herbalists,
chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists.
Q: How do you diagnose allergy?
A: First of all, we ask a lot of questions about your symptoms, environment, family, what is
working, what is not working, etc. We examine your body for clues that might suggest the
presence or absence of allergies. The next step is to do some tests to confirm or eliminate allergy
as the cause of your symptoms. The allergy tests include prick skin tests, scratch skin tests, or
blood tests. Allergists prefer skin tests that can be done while you are in the office.
Q: What are the needle-free allergy skin tests?
A: The latest methods of allergy skin tests involve using disposable plastic devices that feel like
a brush, which are applied on the upper back or on the forearms. We use various testing liquids
(allergens) on the tips to check for individual allergies to indoor, outdoor, or food allergens. The
list can include grass pollen, tree pollen, ragweed, weeds, dust mites, dog cat dander, mold, milk,
eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and many more. Once the test is applied, you
wait for twenty minutes without touching or scratching. The test results are interpreted based on
the size, swelling, and redness around each dot. In the presence of the true allergies, these dots
get red and look like mosquito bites.
Q: What do the positive allergy skin tests mean?
A: The positive skin tests to different allergens reflect the presence of immunoglobulin E (IgE),
made against these allergens in the allergic individual. The exposure to these allergens has a
potential to trigger an overactive immune response that can cause allergy symptoms. The severity
of allergy symptoms depends on many factors.
Q: Who needs allergy blood tests?
A: Patients who cannot be tested on the skin as well as some of the skin-tested patients may need
blood tests.
Q: How do you fix allergies, once diagnosed?
A: The first step is to avoid or reduce the exposure to these allergens. The second step is to use
nondrug supportive measures to reduce the need for medications. The third step is to fi nd a
combination of medicines to get one's life back to normal. The goal is to use the minimum
number of medicines for the shortest duration possible. The most important and last step is to
consider allergy vaccines to modify overactive immune responses.
Q: How do we avoid dust mites?
A: Dust mites are microscopic creatures found mainly in the mattress, pillows, and spaces that
collect dust. You can reduce your exposure significantly by encasing the pillows, mattress, and
box spring with dust mite barrier covers with zippers. Reducing the clutter, especially in the
bedroom, and removing stuffed toys can be very helpful.
Q: What can we do for pets?
A: The best solution is to find another home for your pet. If this is not possible, at least do not
allow pets in the bedroom, have someone wash the pets frequently, and consider air purifiers.
Also, washing hands and changing clothes after direct pet exposure can be helpful.
Q: Is there any way to reduce pollen exposure?
A: Keeping the bedroom windows closed and car windows rolled up during the high pollen
season can reduce exposure. Planning outdoor activities around the low pollen count and taking a
shower, washing hair, and changing clothes after outdoor exposure can help.
Q: What are the nondrug supportive methods?
A: Avoidance of allergen exposure is the beginning. Washing nose, sinuses, and eyes with saline
can remove allergens and restore normal functions. Some of the nutritional supplements and
herbs used under professional guidance can reduce the need for medications. Some nasal and
breathing exercises and facial massage and posturing are showing promising results in reducing
symptoms and draining secretions.
Q: What medications should I use for nasal and eye allergies?
A: Please allow an allergy professional to make this decision. The commonly used medications
can be purchased with or without prescription. They are in the form of nose sprays, eyedrops,
pills, chewable tablets, liquids, or capsules. The common oral medications are antihistamines,
decongestants, antileukotrienes, and steroids. The nose sprays contain corticosteroids, cell
stabilizers, or antihistamines.
Various eye drops work through many mechanisms. Based on the assessment, the allergy
professional will determine one or all of the groups of medications to maximize the relief with
minimum side effects. Some of the medications are to be used daily and some only while having
allergy symptoms.
Q: What are allergy vaccines, and how do they work?
A: Allergy medications are very helpful in controlling symptoms but do not cure allergies. As
you know, the allergic individual has high IgE for the allergens to which they are allergic. When
the allergic individual is exposed to these allergens, their body triggers an overactive immune
response. In the process of allergy vaccination, also known as immunotherapy, the allergens
are given to the patient, starting at a tolerable dose and gradually given more and more over a
period of time. In doing so, the allergic individual's body starts developing tolerance to these
allergens and stops overreacting. It reduces inflammation. This in turn spells relief. The need for
medication lessens, and many patients can live normally without having allergy symptoms. The
most common and widely practiced method is called subcutaneous immunotherapy. The oral or
sublingual immunotherapy is beginning to get attention. Allergen immunotherapy is the only
thing that brings you close to cure for allergies.


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Black & green olives marinated.£3.00
Selection of breads, creamy butter, olive oil & balsamic dip.£4.50
Parsley salad with tomato, peppers & spring onions with olive oil dressing.£4.20
Yoghurt with cucumber, mint & olive oil.£4.50
Spring onions, red pepper & parsley.£4.20
Charred aubergine & red peppers with fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon & tahini.£4.50
Crushed chickpeas, tahini, Lemon, garlic and olive oil.£4.50
Crushed wheat with herbs, tomatoes, spring onions, peppers & lemon juice.£4.50
Yogurt with herbs, peppers & lemon juice.£4.20
With cubes of fillet lamb and pine kernels.£6.00
Fragrant broad beans, chickpeas & herb fritters.£4.20
Triangle fillo pastry parcels filled with Buffalo ricotta & spinach.£4.50
With green salad.£4.20
Cyprus cheese with green salad.£4.50
Pan-fried with butter & paprika.£6.00
Marinated in our own special sauces.£4.50
Served with salad and sweet chilli sauce.£4.50
Served with salad and sweet chilli sauce.£5.50
All served with house rice, salad garnish and house dip
Lean and tender cubes of lamb grilled over charcoal.£12.50
Lean chunks of chicken breast skewered and grilled over charcoal.£11.50
Spicy ground tender lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.£11.50
4 pieces - Tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled over charcoal.£13.50
8 pieces - Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal.£11.50
Marinated tender lamb fillet grilled over charcoal.£12.50
Marinated chicken fillet grilled over charcoal.£11.50
Lamb kofte served on a bed of bread topped with tomato sauce and creamy yoghurt then drizzled with butter.£13.50
Combination of lamb shish, chicken shish and adana skewer grilled over charcoal.£13.50
Battered deep fried squid, steak chips, salad, tatar dipping sauce.£13.50
Marinated, steak chips, salad, sweet dipping chilli.£13.50
Grilled Cyprus halloumi cheese served in pita with salad and steak chips.£10.50
Deep fried patties made from chickpeas, herbs and spices, served with salad and steak.£8.95
Filo pastry parcels filled with spinach and feta cheese served with salad and sweet chilli sauce.£10.50
Chopped tomato, cucumber, parsley, red onion, olives and feta cheese.£8.90
All wraps are served with a side of steak chips, salad garnish, pickle, humus & house dip
Fragrant broad beans, chickpeas & herb fritters.£8.95
Grilled Cyprus cheese.£10.50
Spicy ground tender lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.£9.95
Lean chunks of chicken breast skewered and grilled over charcoal.£9.95
Lean and tender cubes of lamb grilled over charcoal.£11.50
Sliced and grilled spicy beef sausage.£9.95
Grilled Cyprus cheese & fragrant broad beans, chickpeas & herb fritters.£11.50
Suitable for vegetarians - Served with bread. Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Kirsir (V), Cacık (V), Potato salad (V), Hummus (V), Baby Broad Beans (V), Tabbouleh (V), Dolma (V), Borek (V), Falafel (V).£14.95
Served with bread, price per person, minimum 2 people. Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Kirsir (V), Cacık (V), Potato Salad (V), Hummus (V), Baby Broad Beans (V), Tabbouleh (V), Dolma (V) Borek (V), Falafel (V) Chicken Skewer, Lamb Skewers, Lamb Meatballs.£0.00
Served with house rice and salad. (1) Lamb Shish, (1) Chicken Shish, (1) Adana, (8pcs) Chicken Wings, (2) Lamb Cutlet.£28.95
Served with house rice and salad. (2) Lamb Shish, (2) Chicken Shish, (2) Adana, (8pcs) Chicken Wings, (4) Lamb Cutlet.£44.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parsley, garlic.£7.60
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.£8.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives.£9.60
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilly.£9.60
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, british ham, mushrooms.£9.60
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, parma ham, rocket, parmesan.£11.40
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, sautè mushrooms, egg, parmesan.£11.40
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled courgettes, aubergine and peppers.£11.40
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fried chips, Italian sausage, egg.£11.40
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, Turkish sausage, red onions.£11.40
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, marinated chicken, peppers, fresh onions£11.90
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, pecorino, olives, fresh onions£11.90
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, marinated chicken, chilly, broccoli, pepperoni£12.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy nduja, fresh onions, chilly, bacon£12.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, british ham, mushrooms, olives£10.90
Raspberry, mixed fruit, strawberry and lime£4.00
A great house, medium bodied dry wine with ripe fruit flavours, and a fresh citrusy finish made from 100% unoaked chardonnay.£13.50
Golden colour with fruit aromas, hints of eucalyptus, forest flavours and pink grapefruit, balanced with soft flavours of peaches, tropical fruits and a hint of jasmine.£15.00
Delicate aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit, green apple and pineapple, fresh with a touch of richness to finish.£15.00
Sauvignon blanc grapes mostly grown in south-west France are used to make this typically fresh gooseberry fruited dry white.£16.00
This rich juicy house merlot has been personally selected from some of the best estates to the west of narbonne. Lots of plummy fruits and soft tannins.£13.50
Essence of cabernet with cassis, bramble. A touch of mint and green pepper, well structered. With the juice fruit coming forward on the finish.£15.00
Argentine Malbec with some white torrentes grapes, velvety and fun. A brilliant Argentine take on a Cote Rotie.£18.00
Made from 100% pinot noir, selected vineyard sites in the south of France. Cherry red in Colour, the nose shows red fruit with a hint of chocolate and toasted notes.£17.00
Made from 100% syrah (a.k.a shiraz). This cris and refreshing rose has flavours of cassis, framboise, backed with a generous and dry finish.£19.00
Highly aromatic with its ruby red hints. This rose offers up fruit aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.£18.00
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text: On Wed, 2006-28-06 at 13:40 -0500, Jonathon Jongsma wrote: > On 6/28/06, Gezim Hoxha <gezimetc shaw ca> wrote: > > Bob, that helps me implement a thread, which is great, but I also want > > to understand what threads are and how they work. How do they relate to > > forks and so on. Is there a book or something I can read to understand > > this further. > > > > Thanks, > > -Gezim > > I haven't really read through it all, so I'm not sure how good it is, > but you might start at wikipedia: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thread_%28computer_science%29 > > There's a list of references (books and online material) at the end of > that article as well, if you're interested. Otherwise, I'm sure you > can find decent information by searching google for terms like > threads, threading, multi-threading, tutorial, introduction, etc. Jonner, thanks, that does help. There's a nice big list of references on that wikipedia page :) -Gezim


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if you like gooey croque monsieurs, you'll love my recipe for crepe monsieurs!
|Gruyere cheese
|1 Cup (16 tbs) , shredded
|2 Tablespoon
|All pupose flour
|2 Tablespoon
|Chicken stock
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Skim milk/Milk
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|To Taste
|2 (either store bought or homemade)
|Dijon mustard
|2 Teaspoon
|Deli ham
|4 Small , sliced
|2 Teaspoon , sliced
|Cooking spray
|2 Dash
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease the baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook together, stirring vigorously to make a paste.
3. Using a whisk, stir in the chicken stock and milk. Let it thicken for about 1-2 minutes. (Make sure it doesn't get too thick like a porridge. If it does, thin it out with more milk)
4. Turn off the heat and add in your Gruyere cheese. Season with salt if needed.
5. To assemble the crepes, place them on lightly greased baking sheets. Lightly spread with mustard on the bottom left quarter of each crepe.
6. Add two or three slices of deli ham, then top with a tablespoon of cheese sauce.
7. Fold the crepes in half, over the filling, then fold again into quarters, to make a triangular shape. Spoon another tablespoon of sauce on the tops of each of the folded crepes and spread it around a bit.
8. Bake for 5 minutes.
9. Turn on the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned.
10. Garnish with sliced scallions or any fresh herbs of your choice. And serve it hot with fresh vegetable salad.
Serving size
Calories 600Calories from Fat 346
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39 g60.2%
Saturated Fat 22.34 g111.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 160 mg
Sodium 1055.5 mg43.98%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g7.9%
Dietary Fiber 0.72 g3%
Sugars 6.1 g
Protein 37 g74.7%
Vitamin A 21.7% Vitamin C 2.7%
Calcium 78% Iron 5.8%
Calories 1200Calories from Fat 692
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78 g120.4%
Saturated Fat 44.68 g223.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 320 mg
Sodium 2111 mg87.96%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g15.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.44 g6%
Sugars 12.2 g
Protein 74 g149.4%
Vitamin A 43.4% Vitamin C 5.4%
Calcium 156% Iron 11.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


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@DITTER wrote:
I think Labours relatively high standing in the polls is a reflection of the Tories just as much as themselves. The present government has presided over this economic mess but large sections of voters do not have any confidence that the Tories will do any better hence the closeness of the polls. At the moment the two largest parties present the voters with a Hobson's choice of mediocrity and lack of leadership. Expect a hung or crippled new parliament because of a very small working majority. Very interesting times.
It should be remembered that the only person forecasting the global financial crisis was a liberal democrat financial guru.
The expences scandal should not be forgotten iether, our local Conservative MP says his was a simple accounting error. Do we really want these empty vessels running the country.
Time for a radical change in our voting system where we vote for the person not the party then perhaps we can get those with real ability running the country.
Iether that or give the Lin Dems a go surely they can not do worse.
Remember we have a labour government because the Conservatives became complacent, some of us remember the 18 percent mortgage rate and the three day week. If you think think things are bad now think of the proposed years of austerity promised by Mr Cameron.
I expect a number of "labour" defections if the conservatives win.
I thought everything was wonderful in the UK
I for one cant wait to leave.


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I'm still working to wrap up the two series I have going right now (back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction), so I'm going to keep it short tonight.
TAT Demonstration
First, I recorded a second video, this time of the hand position for the Tapas Acupressure Technique. I linked in my TAT post to a weird YouTube video, but upon reflection, I think there's room in the world for one a little less . . . how shall I put it?
Maybe I won't.
Let's just say mine's shorter (<1 minute) and, er, simpler. Here ya go!
Tap vs. TAT Showdown!
Second, I realize that some might have questions about the difference between tapping (here's my post about it) and the Tapas Acupressure Technique.
After all, the two share much in common. They both . . .
- Are emotional acupressure techniques
- Help calm and process anxiety and strong emotions
- Use a combination of hand positions and healing statements
- Are extremely effective and have no side effects
So how do I choose between them? When I'm anxious or flooded with anger or despair, which technique do I reach for?
I'll highlight some strengths of each.
Strengths of tapping:
- It's quicker. A thorough job takes less than 10 minutes—a hasty one 5 minutes—compared to the TAT's 15+ minutes. The fast factor is a biggie when you're in a situation where you need to get a grip, like, yesterday. I may or may not have experienced something like this with a shockingly fussy baby today. I didn't have 15 minutes; I barely stole 5!
- It's easier to do while out and about. Mostly because it's faster, but also because you don't need a clock (just say your statement and take one good breath for each point) or a way to take notes, tapping generally works better in a car, a bathroom stall, or you know, the bottom of a cable car. For us classy folks.
The bottom line: Tapping shines with super-fast, super-portable relief.
Strengths of the TAT:
- You don't have to be able to articulate the problem or how you feel about it. Sometimes I have no words to describe how I feel, or I can't figure out what the problem is in the first place. Maybe the problem seems too big to narrow down, or I don't remember what triggered my discomfort. The TAT really shines in these situations. It gives me the flexibility just to sit there and experience the problem.
- It provides real insight. I rarely have "ah-hah!" moments while tapping, but I often do during a TAT. I'm sure I would benefit by now doing a TAT about today's fussy-baby scenario. I'd get to see more of what's underneath my reactions. I find that this leads to some real healing, not just sweet relief.
- Can handle the toughest situations. I've had a few instances where tapping just didn't get me as much relief as I wanted. Like I said before, I have really strong emotions, and I can get hysterical with my crying. If I start tapping and don't feel better by the time I finish the eye movement exercises, I'll switch over to a TAT.
- You can do it when you're too fatigued to tap. While it's not ideal, you can do the TAT while lying down and with your arm propped on a pillow. Tapping requires much more movement. Those out there with severe fatigue will appreciate this difference.
- It's less obtrusive. Now, I've never actually done this, but theoretically, if you were on a plane or a train and wanted to do an intervention without ducking into the bathroom, you could sort of lean over and "prop" your face on your hands in the TAT position and go through the 7 statements silently.
The bottom line: The TAT primarly boasts true insight and healing, plus the option not to put the problem or feelings into words.
So there you have it.
Good night, good people!
This post is part of Nester's 31 Day Challenge 2013 (click the link to see what the other bloggers are writing about!). You can check out all of my posts in this series here.
This October, I'm writing (nearly) every day about holistic healing, but you know, I've got a baby and life is unpredictable. I'm just doing my best!


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Avian influenza – situation in Turkey – update 7
30 January 2006
A WHO collaborating laboratory in the United Kingdom has now confirmed 12 of the 21 cases of H5N1 avian influenza previously announced by the Turkish Ministry of Health. All four fatalities are among the 12 confirmed cases.
Samples from the remaining 9 patients, confirmed as H5 positive in the Ankara laboratory, are undergoing further joint investigation by the Ankara and UK laboratories.
Testing for H5N1 infection is technically challenging, particularly under the conditions of an outbreak where large numbers of samples are submitted for testing and rapid results are needed to guide clinical decisions. Additional testing in a WHO collaborating laboratory may produce inconclusive or only weakly positive results. In such cases, clinical data about the patient are used to make a final assessment.


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SKS Germany TL-Head-Set - connettore testa pompa incl. levagomme e cartucce CO2
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This trio is a match for tubeless tyres. Thanks to its versatility, the SKS TL-Head pump head is the perfect choice for all tubeless tyres. It is compatible with all SKS floor pumps (e.g. SKS Airkompressor 12.0, item no.: 1892657; SKS Airworx Plus 10.0, item no.: 2253009) and suitable for standard inflation as well as for use with the included CO2 cartridges. Together with the included tyre levers, you can quickly repair a flat tyre.
· Multi-Valve pump head (for Presta, Dunlop, Schrader)
· Hard plastic shell protects your hands from cold caused by the CO2 cartridge
· Dust cap protects from dirt
· Perfect for all conventional tubeless tyres
· Also suitable for standard tyres
· Suitable for SKS CO2 cartridges with 16 g (item no.: 1999127) or 24 g (item no.: 2132640)
· Dimensions: approx. 26,2 cm
· Material: plastic
· Weight: approx. 58 g (without cartridge)
Including: SKS Germany TL-Head-Set pump head incl. 2x threaded CO2 cartridges (16 g each) as well as a 2-part tyre lever set
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The financial reality of (my) life in Spain
Glancing through an article on The Guardian about the woes of the UK housing market, I came across this stirring advice from a commentator:
"Move to Spain: 1000 square feet of prime residence right in the centre of the capital (think Regent Street) for half a mil (Euros). And the cost of living half as much. Marigold Hotel stuff. Schengen. Great Health Service. Public Transport a third the price and twice as good. Sunshine. Food you can taste. Wine you can afford. Seaside. Mountains. Skiing you don't need a mortgage for."
Sounds splendid. Except that in my four and a half years of living in Barcelona, puttering about in a self-imposed state of financial witlessness, I've been hell bent on tamping a particularly disconcerting doubt to the bottom of my mental to-deal-with list, and the qualm is this – am I paying long-term to live in Spain?
My CPI basket – booze and beastie-spray
As someone who eschewed a good, professional job in Scotland's financial sector in favour of going solo in crisis-bitten Barcelona, I can't claim to be motivated by money. And on the face of it, the cost of living in Spain does seem reassuringly low: a decent cup of coffee here costs less than half the price of its Edinburgh counterpart, as does a 1-litre bottle of branded vodka, while public transport in Barcelona totes up to around two thirds of the cost back home. (Not counting the emotional cost of daily commuter hell courtesy of Scotrail.)
There's no doubt as well that the natural attributes of the place – sunshine and the bounty of nearby sea and mountains – mean that your lifestyle obligingly ratchets your expenses down a notch.
I no longer go shopping for leisure, for example, spending more time in nature and less money than I used to in the shops, bars and restaurants of a sopping Scottish city. Here, a 3-course lunch at a neighbourhood eatery will set you back a mere 10 or 11 euros, and often means you don't need an evening meal. Tenants don't pay council tax, representing a significant saving over the course of a year, there's no TV licence fee, and the mild climate means you're not forking out a fortune on heating bills (though what I save on central heating I may well compensate for on mosquito repellents).
But, away from the comfortingly lower costs of run-of-the-mill essential items, I can't get rid of the nagging worry that the longer I stay in Spain, the worse my economic outlook becomes. Living in a foreign country for almost five years gives you plenty of time to get acquainted with the lesser-known foibles of domestic fiscal policy, financial conventions and economic eccentricities – and several of Spain's are bank balance ball-breakers.
Hidden costs of life in Spain?
Did you know, for instance, about the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones)? (If not, go and inhale some calming chamomile and come back.)
Fair enough, it's not every day you come in for a windfall, but this tax can stymie even the most innocuous of family finances. Imagine your aunt wants to give you 300 quid for Christmas, or your granny wants to give you a portion of her life savings while she's still alive to see you make use of it. In the UK, you as the beneficiary would pay no tax, and if the donor lived for seven years after transferring the money, it would ultimately be exempt from their estate's inheritance tax liabilities.
Not so in Spain, however, where the Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones says that any money you receive, from family or otherwise, is considered a gift – and you must pay tax on it. It's commonplace nowadays in the UK for parents to gift money to their offspring while still alive, in what Brits would call an 'inheritance' but Spain classes a gift. We're not talking céntimos here, either, with the basic tax rate at 7% for transfers of up to €200,000 in Catalonia.
Another kicker is Spanish property tax. As a collective, this comes in at around 10% of the total purchase price, as compared to Scottish stamp duty that's free for the first £145,000 then charged at 2%. Not to mention the horror stories I hear from buyers in Barcelona, locals and foreigners alike, who relate tales of cash in hand being demanded 'en negro' (under the table) to reduce vendors' capital gains tax liabilities.
Depending on your circumstances, quotidian costs can mount up too. Trivial things, like going to withdraw cash from an ATM. This is typically free in the UK, and can be in Spain, but only if you find a network compatible with your own particular bank. Factor in the fees you'll suddenly need to set aside each year for a 'gestor' (financial advisor), essential for navigating the myriad complexity of the Spanish legal labyrinth. Apart from the bonus of not paying to heat the house all year, utility bills I find are much of a muchness, with home internet substantially more expensive than in the UK. Considering the quality, clothes and shoes I think are extortionate here, and I tend to wait till I'm back in the UK to stock up.
Then, as a Coeliac sufferer, there's the eye-watering cost of gluten-free food. Prescriptions in Scotland are free, and people with Coeliac Disease are entitled to gluten-free basics like bread and pasta on prescription from their GP. In Spain, prescriptions are neither free nor include gluten-free options, with a kilo of gluten-free flour costing more than eight times the price of wheat flour.
Swings, roundabouts and scary staircases
Of course, where I should be paying particular attention is in the long-term effects of the gulf between Spanish and Scottish salaries. It's no exaggeration to say that I work longer hours in Spain than I ever did in Scotland, for a lot less financial reward. Over five, 10, 20 years, this is not going to be negligible.
To make matters worse, most companies in Spain don't offer their employees a corporate pension scheme (at all). Spaniards are inured to this, as far as I can tell, citing historically generous Spanish state pension provision, while simultaneously caveating their confidence with a resigned "claro, by the time we come to retire, the state pension won't exist".
If I'm honest, I suspect that if I had the heart to sit down and do the sums properly, financially over the long haul I would have been better off living in the UK. At the same time, I'm well aware that there's a lot more to life than cash. Being able to speak Spanish every day, being surrounded by colleagues from the four corners of the planet and being thrown into situations that challenge me as a person are all experiences I would not have had if I'd stayed tucked up safely at home.
Have you moved abroad and ended up suffering or benefitting financially? I'd be interested to hear how you've adapted either way.