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Escape to America
In last week's blog, Steve Bauer shared some of his Hungarian roots which would eventually lead his family to America. Steve's story continues with details of the family's political problems and escape from Hungary.
Hungary 1956
By 1956 dad was a foreman at an Army Weapons Command Center. I remember as a five-year-old seeing the Russian soldiers marching two by two on our streets with rifles on their shoulders. From adult conversations, I knew they did not belong. Students and factory workers, an unusual partnership, united to overthrow the government in Budapest. (James A. Michener's book, The Bridge at Andau, is a good book to read on this topic.)
The Hungarian freedom fighters were winning the first week. The local Russian soldiers did not even want to fire upon the Hungarians. Many friendships were forged because the soldiers were there for years living in peace together. It was only after the Russians sent in their out of town tanks and soldiers that the freedom fighters were defeated.
It is important to note that it was not about Russians against Hungarians but communism against some form of democracy or government by the people. Many Hungarians also became communists after WWII. Therefore, it was animosity between Hungarians (communist vs. non-communist) and animosity toward Moscow's strong arm.
Many people started to escape Hungary in 1956 when the freedom fighters failed. My dad was asked to join the Communist Party at his factory. He said he wanted a couple of days to think about it. Within a week, we left for Austria. When we crossed the border, we did a lot of walking through farm fields, hiding behind hay lofts when convoys of Russian troops or Hungarian Avos were near. In the winter, we walked through wet, cold farm fields. The rheumatic fever, typhus and frost bite dad had experienced in the Siberian prison camp had damaged his heart, so travel was difficult.
On a cold November day, we arrived at the Austrian border. We'd traveled by bus, train and on foot with the clothes on our backs, cash and some jewelry. We were in a group of about twenty When we got within 5 or 10 miles of the border, our group of twenty was helped by guides who knew the area to take us to the border. They were paid and then went back to get more of the many others who waited to leave.
Traveling at night we were caught at the border. The German Shepherds started barking, the flood lights came on, and the border guards fired warning shots in the air. We were released, and I later found out that it was because our group gave the guards all their valuables. We had to escape because people who were "useful" to society were kept. Old or sick could leave because the government did not want to support them anyway—the beauty of communism.
Not only were we stopped at the border but we were separated from my mom in the dark. We were picked up by a Volkswagen bus in Austria by individuals speaking German. We were taken to a Red Cross processing center and given warm clothes and food and water. My mom was actually in the same center but we did not know it. The next day we had a happy reunion when we found her.
America at Last
We left Hungary in November, 1956 and arrived in America in February, 1957. It seemed like we were on the ship for two weeks. It was very scary. For days and days, we saw nothing but water. Through many storms, it looked like we would be swallowed up by the waves. Children under eleven stayed with their mothers. The men were in the bottom of the boat. We got to see my dad every few days. When we ate in the cafeteria (if we had an appetite) the plates slid across the table as the ship rocked. Every day we came out for drills with our life jackets and instructions just in case we needed them.
We stayed on a U.S. Army base for Christmas. My mom and dad were vetted through Interpol. We spent time at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey a few miles from New York City. I remember swallowing Juicy Fruit Gum, and I didn't know it was gum. I remember 5-cent Coca-Cola.
From there we went to Cleveland. As Ann mentioned in Part 1, my grandpa Bauer came to America to seek his fortune in the early 1900s. My aunt and uncle were born here so they were automatically U. S. citizens. When the farm started failing in Bakony-Csernye grandpa went back to Hungary, but Joe and Rose came back to America when they were teenagers and settled in Cleveland.
We spoke Hungarian growing up, and my parents had to go to night school to learn English. I picked it up very quickly in school, and I still speak, write and read Hungarian. Since my mom died in 2009, I have no one to speak with, so I read Hungarian books aloud to hear myself and keep my pronunciations.
My parents are my heroes. I know they could have lived out their lives in Hungary, but they wanted a better life for me. I often tell my kids and grandkids that if my parents hadn't had the courage to act, I wouldn't have my lovely wife Claudette and our many children and grandchildren.
I became a citizen through my parents when I was fifteen, and I am very grateful to be an American!
Steve and his parents in their first new home.
Ohio Hungarian Heritage Part 1
In organizing material for my next novel, I found that many Hungarians were among the immigrants working in Ohio's Appalachia in the early 1900's. A friend, Steve Bauer, offered to share the story of how his Hungarian family took root in Ohio. Although they settled in the greater Cleveland area, Steve's story of more recent immigrants illustrates their tenaciousness and love of America.
Steve's paternal grandfather came to the U.S. in 1910. He had to take the family back to Hungary when the farm over there failed. But Steve's uncle Joe and aunt Rose, who had been born here, returned when they were in their late teens. That was fortunate for Steve and his family in 1956 when they had to escape communism. Steve is a good storyteller, so I'm letting him tell the story, starting with his parents. At right is a photo of Steve's maternal grandmother and her sister.
Hungary World War II
Hungary was one of the countries that became Communist after World War II. In the way of background, my parents married in 1940. They met in a Christian club, and were excellent ball room dancers. My mom was born in Pest. For those not familiar with Hungary, Buda and Pest are two cities divided by the Danube River.
Mom excelled in gymnastics and basketball, and was also a talented seamstress. Dad grew up in Bakony-Csernye, a farming town about 40 miles west of Budapest. He apprenticed with a tool and die maker from the age of 13.
During WWII the Germans and Russians both invaded Budapest. My parents worked in Pest. Every day they would walk across a certain bridge to go home to Buda. One day my mom said, "Let's take the other bridge today." While they were crossing, the bridge they usually took was bombed and fell into the water. They considered it divine intervention.
Dad, a member of the Hungarian Army Bicycle Corps, was taken captive by the Russians and sent to a prison camp near Siberia.
Family Life in Hungary 1956
I remember that when I was six years old we lived at 80 Walnut Tree Street, Rakos Szent Mihaly, in a suburb of Budapest. I looked on line recently and the dirt roads and driveways are now paved. We lived in the back of our house in two rooms—a combination living room, bedroom and a kitchen. My uncle and his family lived in the front of the house.
We had no refrigeration or plumbing which meant we had an out-house, and we walked to the corner for water to drink or to sponge bathe. We had no drinking water because our well was full of lime. I remember going out on winter mornings to "wash" in the snow. Mom was a homemaker and a good seamstress. She usually had to stand in line daily for bread, milk, and other necessities. I remember going to the corner store for yellow suckers shaped like roosters and burnt peanuts with sugar. I recall the wonderful smell of tobacco, and watching the men roll their cigarettes.
Two pigs were slaughtered every year for meat. The meat was smoked, cured, and placed into a "cold" room off the kitchen. We raised fruits and vegetables to can, and bought lard by the bucket to spread on bread. We had a pot belly stove for heat and cooking. Mom and dad bought a 32oz beer every Sunday to split. I remember when dad pulled the last pear off the pear tree and we ate it together.
Dad rode his bicycle to work or took a train when the weather was bad. I liked to go to my dad's village at harvest time. I loved the smell of grapes, and my dad lived next to the local baker so it always smelled wonderful. My uncle was the town barber, and my grandpa was a wagon wheel repairman. Dad became a tool and die maker since wagons were a thing of the past.
Next time: Steve's story continues- The Bauer family's political problems and escape to America
October 2019


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cats, Cats That Look Like Hitler, Charlie Sheen, Kittenwar, Lolcats, Meowbify, Snacks the cat, video
The internet has democratised the media (kinda), allowed for freedom of speech and has given everyone the chance to find nude pics from the latest celebrity leak. Though cats are the ones "winning" more than Charlie Sheen right now.
Our feline friends have become beloved and celebrated across the internet. Popular websites include the cat pics and funny captions of Lolcats, Cats That Look Like Hitler which speaks for itself (hopefully not literally) and Kittenwar where two cat photos go head to head and you ruthlessly choose your favourite (BEWARE: All websites in this list are highly addictive).
If (like me) you think that there can't be enough cats on the internet then Meowbify is for you. It will transform the pictures from any website.
The Low Down
You enter a URL into the website and then it automatically takes you to a new URL, where the original website's pictures have become cat pictures.
Here is one I made earlier.
Now you can have your day brightened and be tickled by cats all day long. Well your eyeballs will be tickled. Although it wouldn't change Insightful Waffle too much, as half the pictures on here are of cats.
If you want more cat love than this, I mentioned my favourite cat to follow on Twitter in my Mixtape: The Cure For A Pain In The Arse. Snacks the cat, whose owner is Bethany Cosentino frontwoman of Best Coast, is adorable so head over and follow ASAP.
Share the websites you've brightened with Meowbify, share your favourite cat pics and which cat I should follow on Twitter. Cat it up!

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The winner is... The Porsche 911 R.
And so, after the toughest podium fight anyone could remember, what must have been the tightest margin of victory of any Britain's Best Driver's Car shootout was decided.
In a change to the usual scoring format intended to allow a fairer distribution of credit, our judges had up to 50 points to award to each car – 25 for a car's showing on the road and 25 for the track. There was no restriction preventing them from awarding the same score to more than one car, but the total number of points on offer was intended to mitigate that possibility and to make a tie for any given place in the final rankings less likely.
Even so, the 488 GTB and 675LT Spider couldn't be separated for second place. Although two judges scored the Longtail highest overall, the 488 attracted praise more consistently.
Not as consistently, however, as this year's BBDC champion: the brilliant 911 R. Nobody saw fit to deny the 911 more than three points of a perfect 25 for either its road or track performance, and it was the only car to score full marks from a judge.


text: The president arrived by helicopter at the retreat in the mountains of Maryland, where he met with his negotiating team and was assessing the state of the summit, according to a spokesman. Boarding the chopper at the White House after his flight home from an economic summit in Japan -- which he left early to get back to Camp David -- Clinton showed reporters his crossed fingers, and said he was keeping them that way. With the president's return, it was expected to be clear soon whether the talks would break off or move ahead. Clinton was meeting later yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, said State Department spokesman Richard Boucher. "We expect meetings into the night," Boucher said. "He's back; he's ready to go... A lot depends on his meetings and how he wants to move forward." On the 13th day of talks -- the same period required to strike a deal at the landmark 1978 Camp David summit -- neither Israel nor the Palestinians signaled any change in position on the prime point of dispute, Jerusalem. Both sides claim the ancient city as their capital. "The ball is in the Israeli court," said Hassan Abdel Rahman, Washington envoy of the Palestine Liberation Organization and a frequent spokesman during the talks. "Will they do what is needed to reach an agreement? Or will they stick to their unacceptable positions?" Israeli spokesman Gadi Baltiansky suggested the Palestinians would need to make concessions to move matters forward. With Clinton's return, he said, "We will try to see if there are grounds for continuing this effort." Speaking later on Israel television, Baltiansky said: "It would be easier to prophesy what will happen in 24 years than what will happen here in the next 24 hours." Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who sat in for Clinton after he left before dawn Thursday, took both Arafat and Barak on separate short trips over the weekend, the Palestinian leader to lunch at her Virginia farm and the Israeli prime minister to the nearby Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg yesterday morning. Albright met later in the day with Barak. The excursions marked the first time the two leaders had left Camp David, in the Catoctin Mountains 90 miles northwest of Washington, since the talks began. Asked about prospects for the summit going forward, Boucher said Clinton's initial assessment would be extremely important. After U.S. officials prematurely declared Wednesday that the summit had ended without an agreement, "one hesitates to make any kind of prediction," he said. No deadline has been set for completing the talks, but Boucher said the U.S. mediation effort could not continue indefinitely. "We are not here for an unlimited period of time," he said. Throughout the summit, American spokesmen have freely acknowledged the atmosphere has been tense at times. Boucher said that remained the case as the two sides grappled with the toughest issues. "It continues to be very hard, and we continue to try to move forward," Boucher said. "We might reach a deal; we might not." Clinton said before leaving Japan that whatever the outcome, the two sides had made a genuine effort to resolve their long-standing disputes over Jerusalem, the boundaries of a Palestinian state and the fate of several million Palestinian refugees. "I can say they have not wasted their time. They have really worked," the president said. "Whether we get an agreement or not, I can't tell. But they have really worked." If any agreement is reached, both leaders must prepare for a fierce backlash at home. Barak, almost toppled by hard-liners before he left for the summit, came under renewed criticism Sunday from Jewish settlers. Settler leader Zeev Hever said most settlers would refuse to budge from homes in the West Bank and Gaza Strip no matter what might be decided at Camp David. "We are not scared off. We are going to stay on the ground," Hever told Israel's army radio. On the Palestinian side, the radical Islamic group Hamas drew 1,500 people Saturday to a rally in the Gaza Strip demanding that Arafat abandon the summit and resume the fight to destroy Israel. Boucher refused to comment on developments in the region but said the leaders are aware that any agreement they might reach "will be tested in public opinion." On another matter, an Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, denied reports that the case of Jonathan Jay Pollard, an American convicted and jailed for spying for Israel, was among issues on the table at Camp David. Israel has long pressed for Pollard's release. Boucher refused comment on whether Pollard's case had been brought up in the talks, saying he could not answer questions dealing with "what might or might not be discussed up there." On the Net: State Department Mideast summit site: http://www.state.gov/www/regions/nea/cdavid--summit.htm


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by Dr Luke Whaley, Professor Frances Cleaver and Felece Katusiime (UPGro Hidden Crisis) In Uganda, waterpoint committees exist more in name than in reality. Many waterpoints have been 'personalised'. That is to say, they are under the control of one or a small number of individuals. Moreover, where local management arrangements (of any sort) are effective they … Continue reading "The borehole is not a madman" 3 reasons why Community Based Management demands a rethink
4 lessons about handpump sustainability in Ghana
By Sara Marks, Senior Scientist at Sandec / Eawag In 2012 we learned the exciting news that the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) for drinking water access had been met, nearly 3 years ahead of schedule. Yet an important question still looms large: What will it take to ensure that those who have gained access continue … Continue reading 4 lessons about handpump sustainability in Ghana


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Won't start up
Hi can anyone advise please?
my iMac won't start up. I have mains power to the psu and the following DC output voltages on pins 1 to 16 But nothing else picture sounds etc it's completely dead.
psu board ref ADP-310 AF B 614-0476 China
Pin 1 earth
pin 2 2.7mv & 1.2v when output plug disconnected
pin 3 earth
pin 4 11.92v
pin 5 earth
pin 6 1.1mv & 3.6 v when output plug disconnected
pin 7 earth
pin 8 earth
pin 9 earth
pin 10 2.8mv & 1v when output plug disconnected
pin 11 11.92v
pin 12 11.92v
pin 13 11.92v
pin 14 11.92v
pin 15 11.92v
pin 16 earth
ps. Pins 2,6,10 dc voltages increase when DC output plug disconnected
both large capacitors 300 v dc
Does anybody have the wiring diagram or details of the actual figures for testing my psu before I purchase a new?
Looking forward to some replies ;)
thanks for your time
paul Williams
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Hi I just received my new power supply unit and I'm gutted I still only have 1 light on my board while viewing in the dark from the lower vents ;(


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May 26 2018
TideLog is SAFE!!Posted by Tidosho in Lifestyle
You may have noticed recently that TideLog has been flagged as a security risk by Google and others. This is NOT true, their search engine has picked up on some 7Zip archives such as our Destruction Derby download, and thinks they're malware.
TideLog is infection free, so is the entire server, and Google's shoddy tactics have cost me users and search results.


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If you have listened to Heartwatch, you would fall in love with their music immediately. If you have met Claire, the lead singer of Heartwatch, you would fall in love with her, too. I connected with Claire over a Rebecca Minkoff cross body clutch earlier this year. It was nice to find out that in addition to her love for music, Claire is quite on top of the fashion trend. I'd also say she is a bargain hunter after seeing some of her recent finds at Wasteland in Haights & Ashbury.
Last month, I was invited to check out Claire's performance at Neck of the Woods on Clement Street. She was awesome on stage and got the crowd going. It was also such a highlight to see her rocking GemRock jewelry on stage.
Claire rocking it on stage, wearing Diamond Rock Hoop Earrings, Trillion Mini Rings Polished, Diamond Rock Ring Matte & Polished, Asscher Gem Bracelet
Claire and I (<3)
Claire and Heartwatch are hosting their self-titled album release concert at The Independent on Wednesday 2/24. I got my tickets already and cannot wait! This will be the best time to check out Heartwatch's music and have a good time. They also recently just announce their tour schedule, check out more upcoming concerts, visit Heartwatch's website: http://heartwatchmusic.com/
Here is our little Q&As with Claire while chatting up with fashion and her music:
[RAIL814]: What's your favorite item in your closet right now?
[Claire]: I just got these amazing black patent leather Chelsea boots from Ganni in the UK. I can wear them with pretty much anything and they're SUPER comfortable. Seriously considering buying another pair! I also love my faux fur leopard print jacket I got at a second hand store in Portland while we were recording our record.
[RAIL814]: What's your Favorite place to shop in San Francisco? And on-line?
[Claire]: I always find great pieces at Wasteland on Haight. I also love Azalea. Online, I love shopping on Asos because there is so much variety and there are a ton of awesome finds and they have free shipping to boot!
[RAIL814]: What's your inspiration for your music?
[Claire]: Lately I've been drawing a lot of inspiration from my personal experiences, specifically my relationships and the experience of trying to have a career as a musician.
Check out some photos from our photoshoot with Claire in the lovely neighborhood of Laurel Height. You can shop the jewelry that Claire wore in the photo here
Currently on repeat: Heartwatch - Faultline. Listen to it live at The Independent on 2/24! By your ticket here.
Follow Claire on Instagram at @ClaireEliseGeroge
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Title: A Life on the Road
Author: Charles Kuralt
Format: Hardback, Putnam
Published: 1990
Some of us are old enough to remember when most people got their news from the evening news on one of the big 3 networks. We trusted anchors like Walter Cronkite to report the news of the day–wars, political scandals, natural disasters–with truth and gravitas. Charles Kuralt was a newsman of this era, but he was best known not for the big serious stories but for for finding the unique and fascinating people and stories hiding in small towns all across America. In A Life on the Road, Kuralt tells the story behind the stories, chronicling his career as a newsman in the glory days of TV news as well as some of the people and events he discovered on the back roads of America.
It's fitting that I found this book serendipitously–specifically, on a dusty shelf at an estate sale in Phoenix–since Kuralt and crew relied on plenty of serendipity (he called it dumb luck) when searching out stories. In a time before cell phones and the Internet–heck, some of us didn't even have a private phone line (raise your hand if you're old enough to remember party lines)–Kuralt and crew would roll up to a farmhouse in a rickety old RV and ask to do a story about whatever interesting thing the family was involved in. No appointment, no string of emails explaining exactly what and where and how, in some cases no advance planning at all beyond, "Look, a story!" and off they would go, RV trundling down a country road toward the nearest local color.
The stories themselves were (and are still) interesting, but part of what made them so was the warmth and wit of Kuralt the storyteller. Those traits are evident in A Life on the Road. Kuralt blends his own story and that of his crew with the colorful characters he encountered. Here's a sample:
We went to Sopchoppy, in the Florida panhandle, to look into a story about worm grunting. Worm grunting is not practiced just everywhere. Maybe I'd better explain it.
You go out into the woods and pound a hardwood stake into the ground, preferably using a heavy truck spring to do the pounding. Then, you rub the truck spring sensually, but with a certain pressure, across the top of the stake. This sets up a vibration in the ground which you can feel in the soles of your feet. Earthworms must find the vibration disagreeable, for to escape it, they wriggle to the surface; whereupon, you pick up the worms and go fishing.
I didn't believe this when I first heard about it, but it turns out that some people around Sopchoppy make a living at it, selling their worms by the canful to Mr. M. B. Hodges's bait store. It will not surprise you to learn that if you go worm grunting in the National Forest, you have to have a federal Worm Gathering Permit displayed in the window of your pickup truck. (p. 149)
If you'd like to see as well as read, some of Kuralt's pieces are on YouTube–just search for charles kuralt on the road.. Here are a couple to get you started (unfortunately the one about worm grunting doesn't seem to be available):
So if you get a chance, pick up a copy of Kuralt's book and lose yourself in another time, a time when people still watched the same news–and some of them even made a living selling worms. Kuralt's pieces may have seemed like fluff next to the tumultuous events of the late 1960s-1980s, but they are a reminder–then and now–that the United States is a rich tapestry of quirky places and resourceful, creative, diverse people. 4 out of 5 pages.


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The Countdown Begins
The F1 season is here and the Singapore CBD transforms itself into an ever-vibrant summer bonanza from dusk to dawn. F1 enthusiasts across the globe are all eyes on the latest happenings on the Marina circuit, but just because you don't speak the automobile vernacular doesn't mean you've to lose out on the festivities.
Grand Prix aficionado or not, take a trip down south during the race weekend and let the host of activities and electrifying atmosphere ignite your engines!
1. Embark on a local food gastrotrail at Lau Pa Sat
Even the fastest drivers need to eat! Singapore is known for its food, particularly its string of hawker centres. But none is as impressive or iconic as Lau Pa Sat. Hokkien for 'old market', this giant food hall is located in the bustling business district and is home to an array of local delicacies that'll give you a wholesome taste of Singapore.
For an immersive experience, head over with a group of friends during evening and dine alfresco. As for what to eat, do what the locals queue and look for the queues to discover what's good.
2. Discover the race cars of the past
Culture vultures who got dragged down to the south by their F1-diehard friend/significant other/dad, fear not. Salvation exists and it comes in the form of museum hopping. Within walking distance lies a trove of museums – Singapore Art Museum, National Gallery and National Design Centre are starters.
For a quirky experience, a trip to the MINT museum of toys should be on top of the list. Showcasing toys and not to mention old model cars from around the world, step into the time warp and get a glimpse of what fun used to be like before iPads were used to pacify kids.
3. Revel in the high life aboard your personal yacht
No tickets to the grandstand? Worry not! You can still enjoy life to the max. A weekend getaway for many involves the sun, sand and sea. But if it's the lush life you're after, forgo lounging by beach clubs and get out into the waters on your personal yacht. Be it a close gathering of 10 or luxurious party for 20, rally up your squad and get on board.
The day is yours to call as you're given carte blanche to decide the route. If you relish dipping in cool waters, stop mid-sea for a dip or snorkel to catch sight of the colourful marine ecosystem you never knew could exist in our local waters. Alternatively, stop by any of the islands and bask in your personal beach.
Oh, did we mention, these yacht packages come with a 7-course buffet meal mid-sea.
4. Tuck into a decadent dinner by the bay
It is said a meal is always made better with close company and striking views. If that's the case, strike dining nirvana with an intimate dinner in a cable car that functions as your private dining room. With the glittering F1 lights as your backdrop, be treated to a luxurious 4-course dinner that stars a char grilled Angus beef sirloin as its main course.
During the ride, be enthralled by the changing facade of the skylines – from soft pink hues to a bed of lights as the sun goes down.
5. Be your own Lewis Hamilton
It may be exciting to snag a front row spot during the race, but why stand by the sidelines when you can be the one behind the wheels? We're not talking about some virtual reality goggles here. At the F1 Driving Experience, take on either the suave Ferrari F430 F1 Spider or Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and take a joyride around the circuit Fast and Furious style.
Depending on how adventurous you are, choose to be the one behind the wheels making the engines roar or relax by the passenger seat and let the pros do the driving. Either way, a trained instructor will be there to guide you. *tip: cue Charlie Puth's See You Again before driving for maximum feels*
6. Ride the fast lane at The Luge!
If you can't drive, this is probably the closest you'll get to driving a F1 racecar. A lovechild between the go-kart and old-school sled, the Luge is an one-of-a-kind outdoor experience that'll appease any thrill-seeking junkie. After ascending the Luge track via the skyride – essentially an open cable car that'll offer you the view of Sentosa's idyllic charm – you'll be strapped on safety gears and briefed on how to operate the Luge (which really is just a simple pull-and-push of a lever).
As you make your descend halfway, choose between the Dragon [688m] or Jungle Trail, [628m] both of which has it own exhilarating twists and turns. Depending on your need for speed, you'll reach the end in 5 – 8 minutes. Either way, the fun of it all will tell you why it lives up to its slogan "Once is Never Enough".
7. Have an unobstructed 360-degree view of the race from 165m above ground
To catch the best views of the vibrant business district, a spin on the Singapore Flyer must be in order. This Grand Prix season, supersize your experience by catching an aerial view of the race too.
The flyer is within close proximity to the race circuit, and the view from above beats any viewing party from a nearby hotel. Of course, a little bit of luck and calculation will help put you right at the peak during the course of the race. People don't know this, but viewing the race live from above in a cool cabin – that's the best seat in the house.
8. Grab a bird's eye view of the race from Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Come race day everyone will scramble for a highly coveted spot at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Skypark just to catch a glimpse of the racetrack action happening right under their nose.
At 57 levels high, you'll have an unobstructed panoramic view of the bay area and the gorgeous Singapore cityscape at night. The expansive 1.2 hectare observation deck has space for just about everyone to get a slice of the action, but do be sure to arrive early to secure the best spots!
9. Turn up at Clarke Quay
The epicentre of nightlife in Singapore, the party is just on its way after seeing the live acts perform at Clarke Quay. If EDMs and heavy beats are rhythm to your soul, clubs like Attica and F. Club will keep you pumping till dawn. But if it's a casual conversation with your friends you're after, the trong of bars along the river will serve as serum to nestle any good moments.
For F1 ticket holders, look out for exclusive deals that range from discounts off the final bill, 1-for-1 to free club entries. Check out here for participating outlets.
10. Rub shoulders with the world's fastest men on wheels
Sebastian, is that you? Source.
F1 champs Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton's wax clones have descended on the sunny shores of Singapore! Grand Prix fans will know grabbing a photo with the real deal is near impossible, but at Madame Tussauds the success rate of that perfect #selfie with the dashing duo has a pretty high success rate considering they're literally not going anywhere.
You'll even stand a chance to have your picture taken atop a mock podium, but you'll need to hurry because the exhibit only runs through September!
Not Just For The Racers
So you see, you don't have to be a fan of automobile to get into the swing of things during the F1 season. In fact, it's the perfect time to put your trusted kicks on and explore the vibrant south. As for those heading straight for the race or after-race performances, remember to dress light, stay VERY hydrated and keep your personal belongings close to you.


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This summer an exhibition will be held featuring the original scenery from the popular Harry Potter films. The exhibition will be held at the Brussels Expo exhibition centre at the Heizel. The exhibition has already proved popular in other major world cities such as New York and Tokyo.
The interactive exhibition has been touring the world for the past seven years. The announcement that it is coming to our capital city was made by one of the characters from the Harry Potter books Neville Longbottom in the American city of Orlando.
Costumes, props, and the magical creatures featured in the films will all be on display at the 1,400m² exhibition.
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Germany was one of the favourites for the fifa world cup on going in Russia. It was expected that the champions will defend the title but the first match against Mexico was a shock for many.For the second time in the FIFA World Cup 2018 did an underdog team stun a formidable and a title-favourite playing XI. After Iceland's heroics on Saturday evening (June 16) against Argentina in a Group D tie, Mexico stunned the defending champions Germany riding on the efforts of Hirving Lozano in the 35th minute of the Group F battle on Sunday (June 17). Germany were tired and failed to provide the spark both at defence and in attack.
And coach Joachim Low, after the loss, came up with a bizarre reason to justify the failure. Germans are the title favourites. Tales about their heroics over Brazil in 2014 semi-final were still told ahead of their opener. And seven of those players were part of the playing XI against Mexico. But Low and thousands of German fans at Luzhniki Stadium witnessed a worn-out Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller amid the Germans' dismal performance. Lozano's lone strike in the first-half remained a difference between the two sides. And Germany lost their opener for the first time since 1982 (versus Algeria) and are the fifth defending world champions to lose in their opener in a World Cup.Low reckons that Germany will recover in time after shock loss to the 15th-ranked team. "Everybody is really unhappy and crestfallen but we have to put this behind us," said Low.
"Our team has experience of losses. We had a couple of shots, but it seemed jinxed and the ball did not go into the goal."In the first-half, we played very badly. We were not able to impose our usual way of playing, attacking, and there were lots of counter-attacks against us and we were very vulnerable. "In the second half, we were able to press more, but Mexico drew back and then carried the ball forward fast."Meanwhile, the match-winner for Mexico, Lozano, said, "It's one of the biggest wins in Mexico's history, for sure and it's the best goal I've scored in my life. We all dream of playing in a World Cup and to start in such a positive and important way – I think it's my best goal by far."


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Each year, many high school seniors get discouraged as they believe their plans to enroll into a good college fade away right before their eyes because their grades may not be among the best.
But not all cards have been played yet: with the right strategies, one can offset lower grades and still get admitted into the top schools around the country.
If you find yourself in such situation, then employ these two highly effective hacks to increase your last-minute chances.
College Admission Hack 1: The Sensational Media Fame
Every school would love to boost their overall image and reputation. One way they can do that is by admitting somebody who is has gained positive attention from the media.
You may not be the son of a well-known politician or a daughter of a famous celebrity, but you can become an active leader of your community by doing good, impacting the world, fighting for social and environmental issues, etc., to get local to national news coverage; then send those video clips (if you have them) alongside your submitted application.
1. The easiest way to do this is to start as well as be the leader of a non-profit organization or social cause dear to your heart or relevant to your desired area of study.
2. Recruit other people to join to display your leadership skills and ability to amass loyal followers.
3. Genuinely help your social cause through your organization and create some noise everywhere, either that be on social medias, local papers, through influential people, etc.
4. Make sure that the people within the field you are trying to build your career in hear about it, but most importantly hear about YOU.
Desired Program: Law
Social Cause: High school students and the law
How: Go to high schools and educate students on fundamental laws such as cyber intimidation and the different laws regarding it to prevent them from committing those crimes. Invite local medias to film your conferences and broadcast it on TV. Share it on social medias.
Bonus: Select schools/groups/organizations/local medias that are located within the same area of your desired college, and share it with all their social media groups.
The louder the noise, the higher the chance of receiving an acceptance letter.
College Admission Hack 2: The No-Hand Cover Letter
Here is an unfamiliar hack that will surely grab the attention of the college admission board at the school you are applying to.
During a normal admission process, it is expected that you are the one writing your cover letter. But what if your recommendations, such as your teachers and past employers, were the ones to write the cover letter for you? It would certainly be a more accurate reflection of you.
The opinion of others holds more credibility than your own, especially when it comes from individuals holding important positions.
1. Contact all the teachers or past employers you had great relationships with, whether it is by email or over the phone.
2. Normally, you would ask for a recommendation letter from them, but don't do it this time. Instead, attribute each person you contact a "theme" that they should talk about in their recommendation. The "themes" are whatever qualities and accomplishments you would have otherwise written yourself.
3. Make sure to add sentences for fluidity in the reading and to introduce the recommender's words.
Here's a small example of a No-Hand Cover Letter:
Dear Admission Board,
I am submitting my application as I am greatly motivated to be part of your Law Program. However, instead of proceeding forward and explaining myself of how and why I am a great fit for your institution, I will let the individuals that recommend my candidature speak, as they hold more truth and accuracy in their words.
High school experience:
(in your non-profit club advisor's words…)
Top results in your class:
(in your teacher's words…)
(the dean, if you made the dean's list)
Working experience and aptitudes:
( in your employer's word…)
Quite unusual, don't you think? Nevertheless, this will surely set you apart from all the applicants, increasing your chances.
Top schools are always looking for high profile students to be their alumni. An easy way to display that you will become one is to achieve exceptional accomplishments and have other influential people talk about you.
You could even go as far as creating a successful business just to get admitted into your top-choice business school (although building one might lead to a huge fortune, then you probably won't need school anymore).
Remember, even against the odds, there are still steps that can be taken to get into whichever school you want.


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We are the Chamber, and have served as Mobile's progressive business advocate since 1836. Mobile connects Alabama to the world, and the Chamber is here to lobby for legislation that grows Mobile and Alabama's influence in the region, across the country and around the world.
Fundamental Foundations for Alabama
- Primarily through deepening and widening the Port of Mobile and building the I-10 bridge, the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce supports increasing Alabama's investment in transportation infrastructure to sustain and promote economic growth, job creation, quality of life and public safety. The Chamber recognizes that there is a gap between current state resources and what is required to address the highway, bridge, and other road maintenance and capital needs in Alabama today and in the future, specifically for critical needs such as the completion of the four-laning U.S. Highway 98.
- Advocate for adequately funding Alabama's Education budget, including Alabama's first class pre-kindergarten, career tech, dual enrollment and other innovative programs, in order to ensure a competitive increase in student scoring, higher graduation rates and competitive college and career ready graduates; maintain high academic standards and expectations for all Alabama students such as those found in the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards.
- Seek a fiscal year 2020 state budget appropriation for the University of South Alabama that reflects the institution's successful growth and increased graduation rates over the past ten years, and additional funding to support USA Health and its specialized health care mission.
- Support funding to establish a program coordinated by the University of South Alabama to address the shortfall in emergency room physicians and other emergency healthcare professionals in the State of Alabama.
- In order to ensure the consistent and bi-partisan management of the planning, building and maintaining of the state's multi modal transportation system and the long-term management of state transportation planning and revenues, the Mobile Area Chamber supports legislation to allow for a board-governance structure and a non-political, board-appointed director of the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Supporting America's Largest Employer – Small Businesses
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- Encourage the creation of a cabinet level position in the executive branch to focus on the creation and growth of small businesses and entrepreneurial development in Alabama.
- Support the growth and development of Mobile's entrepreneurial community and Innovation PortAL's mapping of entrepreneurial talent to meet the growing technological needs of industry with early state funding opportunities such as the State of Alabama Full Sail fund. The Full Sail entrepreneurial fund will provide much-needed programming, skills training and funding for entrepreneurial clients, as well as enable the engagement of local industry to identify technological solutions to small business challenges.
- To support the growing 'social enterprises' entrepreneurial demand in Alabama, expand the legal definition of a Limited Liability Company in Alabama's code to include a low-profit limited liability company, or 'L3C' and a Benefit Corporation or 'B Corp', for-profit, social-benefit corporate entity.
- To support the growth and expansion of local restaurants and consumer offerings in the restaurant industry's fastest growing segment, work to achieve the local authority necessary to implement the statewide "Brunch Bill" passed in 2017 that allows for 10:00 am on-premises alcohol sales on Sunday.
- In order to avoid excessive and frivolous lawsuits and ensure fully-accessible public buildings and spaces, close the loophole in Title III of the American with Disabilities Act, by providing clearer rules for identifying and correcting ADA access violations and allowing business and property owners the opportunity to address and correct minor ADA infractions in a defined period of time, prior to an allowable civil law suit.
- Protect an employer's right to provide a safe workplace by opposing any legislation that would keep an employer or property owner from restricting firearm possession on company or private property.
- Support all efforts to decrease workers' compensation medical costs in Alabama by decreasing fraud in unemployment and workers' compensation claims with stronger statutes:
- Maintain current Alabama laws that support an employer's right to choose the treating physician and second physician in workers' compensation claims.
- Enact statutes that allow businesses to perform the Workman's Compensation claim checks prior to hire.
Made By Alabama, For America and The World
- Maintain federal military contracts with Mobile-area employers, particularly for the construction of Austal USA's Frigate, Littoral Combat Ships, Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels, autonomous vehicle development and post-delivery support to the U.S. Navy, as well as Ingalls Shipbuilding's LHA/LPD Amphibious Assault Ships, destroyers and Coast Guard cutters.
- Support fair trade and investment agreements that expand access to international markets, reduce trade barriers, and increase foreign direct investment creating a level playing field to put Mobile area families, businesses, and workers first and improving the overall international competitiveness of Alabama exporters.
Keeping Alabama Open For Business
- Continued support to fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Civil Works program in support of the deepening and widening and the annual operations and maintenance dredging of the Mobile Ship Channel; maintain necessary funding for the operation and maintenance of Alabama's commerce waterways, including the deepening of the Bayou la Batre and Coden ship channels.
- Support the funding and construction of the proposed I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway widening project and partner with the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to actively seek construction funding through Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grants and other sources.
- Advocate for legislation to extend the application of confidential reporting by site selectors thereby giving Mobile-area Economic Developers the opportunity to engage a variety of resources when recruiting companies and creating jobs for Alabama.
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- Support measures to address the growing opioid crisis in Alabama that has detrimental effects on the availability of a qualified workforce, workplace safety and overall community health.
- Support a provider-driven approach to reforming Alabama's current Medicaid program to ensure access to care, control costs and maximize the return of Alabama's tax dollars to the state.
- Seek an equitable resolution on the Medicare wage index issue so that hospitals in the region will be fairly reimbursed for the services they provide to the Medicare population.
- Seek a permanent funding source for Mobile's Programs for All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) and the expansion of such programs across the state in order to draw down increased federal funds for the medical care of the state's growing nursing home population at a cost savings to Medicaid.
Good Stewardship of Alabama's Natural Resources
- Support the continuation of federal payments to Alabama and Mobile and Baldwin counties from the 2006 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) in 2018 federal budgets. Under GOMESA, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas receive a share of revenue from oil and gas drilling in federal waters, which helps address coastal restoration, hurricane protection and watershed management programs in coastal Alabama.
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First a little about the company and that name. Founded in 2012 by the Swedish freeskier Jon Olsson and Norwegian product designer Truls Brataas, Douchebags' gear is an attempt at "merging the urban and active lifestyle." Their full product line-up includes numerous sizes of backpacks, larger roller bags, laptop cases, and ski bags. And the name, we've been told, traces its roots to an on-line naming contest. Someone sent it in as a suggestion, the Internet peanut gallery loved it, so Olsson and Brataas rolled with it.
Douchebags 30L Hugger is a fairly utilitarian carry-on size backpack with a large main compartment, smaller top pocket, and laptop sleeve. It also has metal hooks on top of the top pocket, allowing it to attach to other pieces of DB luggage such as the roller bags or the original ski bag that launched the company into business.
Key measurements of the 30L Hugger include laptop pocket large enough for a 15″ MacBook Pro, bag width of 11.2 inches, length of 21.7 inches, and weight of 3.1 pounds. Total volume is 28 liters in the main compartment plus 2 more liters in the top pocket. The Outer Shell is made of 600-denier polyester, while 300-denier is used on the inner lining. There is also a polyethylene back-protection plate and ABS protection ribs to help protect gear inside the main compartment. The bag is made in Vietnam.
- Fully accessible main compartment
- Separate laptop sleeve
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- Quality construction
- Easily attaches to larger luggage pieces
- Snug, ergonomic fit on back
- Stands upright on own
- Side ribbing and back plate offer extra protection
- Reasonably low weight
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- Lacks chest or waist belt
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- Lacks internal organization sleeves
- Some will balk at brand name
- Expensive for backpack
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There's no denying that $159 is a lot to spend on what amounts to a fairly straightforward backpack. But props to Douchebags for some unique and highly functional design features. Tops on that list is how the main compartment completely opens, so instead of fishing around the bottom on a standard top-access backpack, you can see and access everything inside. In that way, it functions more like a small-sized roller carry-on suitcase than traditional backpack.
I also appreciated the two zippered mesh side pockets inside the main compartment, which are good places to stash power cords, camera chargers, or other items you don't want to totally unwind with the rest of your gear. I do, though, wish there was some sort of sleeve where you could stash magazines or a legal pad. Instead they have a tendency to get pretty beat up.
Up top is a spacious zippered pocket that's ideal for wallet, keys, and other small'ish items that you want to keep handy. There's also a thin mesh pocket with key latch for added security, and on the back there is a roomy laptop sleeve that easily swallows a 15" model. The back itself is padded and contoured for comfort, and each side of the pack has three semi-rigid ribs to both give the pack shape (it stands upright on its own) and protect whatever gear you have inside. For bike commuters, there are 10 loops that are great for attaching safety lights.
There are a few misses, though, including the lack of a chest strap and shoulder straps that had a tendency to slip out of adjustment. The logo size is also a bit large and in your face. But these are small niggles. Bottom line, if you're not turned off by the price or name, the Douchebags 30L Hugger backpack is a solid and functional piece of travel luggage that looks cool, too.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Price: $159
More Info: douchebags.com


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Once the designers' work is finished, programmers can proceed. The model section in the Yeast template shows the dynamic data that the page needs to be displayed, thus reducing the communication need between designers and programmers.
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The exciting end to the last matchday of the NPFL is nearly upon us. With today being the penultimate game day, several teams will learn of their fate today. Either great success or failure.
Who's going up? Who's going down?
Firstly, there's the race for the top three (play-offs) in both Group A & B. It is expected to be fierce and fiery. Positions two and three are up for the taking. In both groups, clubs placed from the second spot down to six could break into the promised land of the top three.
There's of course also a survival fight at the bottom. Several sides still have big battles to avoid following the already-relegated Yobe Stars. Nobody wants to suffer relegation but that has to be shown on the field. Starting today.
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She might have missed out on the Glitterball trophy back in 2015 – but Katie Derham is now a Strictly Come Dancing champion after winning the 2017 Christmas Special.
Katie – and dance partner Brendan Cole – fought off competition from five other former Strictly stars to take the festive Glitterball, after wowing both judges and studio audience with a beautiful seasonal Viennese Waltz on the Christmas Day show.
Kimberley Walsh, Jeremy Vine, Robbie Savage, Judy Murray and Colin Jackson also took part in this year's Christmas special – with the result once again decided by the audience in the studio instead of public vote.
Katie couldn't quite believe she had taken the title, saying afterwards: 'Oh my goodness I'm so stunned! I thought any of these gorgeous people were going to win, not us!'
She added: 'This is brilliant. It feels fantastic, it really does!'
The broadcaster originally took part in the 2015 series of the show, reaching the final with her partner Anton Du Beke – but ultimately finishing the series in fourth place as Jay McGuiness went on to win.
Christmas Day's show also featured a performance from the Kaiser Chiefs as well as footage of the pro dancers' and Christmas celebs' recent trip to Buckingham Palace to join the Duchess of Cambridge at a charity tea dance.
And with that, the dust settles on Strictly 2017 – but don't worry, it's only a matter of months before Strictly 2018 starts. Set those reminders now, people…
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New Zealand have brought an end to both Australian tilts at Oceania Sevens glory in a dramatic final day in Suva.
Torrential rain plagued finals day and it caused delays to the scheduled matches, forcing such a short turnaround for Samoa that they declined to play in the third place playoff against Australia in the Men's Cup fixture.
Earlier, the Australian men were well beaten by a dominant New Zealand outfit in their Cup semi-final, with the Australian women falling seven points short against the Kiwis in the women's Cup final.
Here's how all the action panned out throughout the day.
Women's Cup final - New Zealand 12 Australia 5
The Kiwis controlled all the early ball and a botched lineout after a Charlotte Caslick try saver gifted New Zealand their first try of the match.
Australia finally got their hands on the ball with two to play in the first term but a wayward pass gave New Zealand the ball back on halfway, the scrappy conditions heavily contributing to the one try first term.
Australia could not get string any significant phase play together, sloppy handling giving New Zealand repeated opportunities and the Kiwis made them pay, Gayle Broughton slicing the line from 30 out to put her side up 12-0 with three to play.
Australia finally cracked the New Zealand line but it was all too late, the final siren sounding as Vani Pelite scored a consolation try.
The Men's third place playoff between Australia and Samoa has been cancelled.
The game was rescheduled after the rain delay and Samoa were not happy with the short turnaround time, declining to take part in the match.
Men's Cup semi final - New Zealand 31 Australia 0
Australia's quest for a fourth straight preseason Cup title has been stopped dead in its tracks by a red hot New Zealand side.
The Kiwis led 12-0 at the break after a tight first term and up against in the second half, Australia chased the game and were made to pay the price.
The experience gap between the two sides, with Australia taking a largely development 12 to Suva, showed in the second term.
The torrential rain which delayed play made for slippery conditions and New Zealand's hands were sharper, putting together plenty of phases and proving too good for the Australians.
They will now face the loser of Fiji and Samoa in the second Cup semi final.
Women's Cup semi final - Australia 25 PNG 7
Australia will face New Zealand in the Oceania 7s final, putting together a clinical second half to beat PNG 25-7 in their Cup semi final.
PNG pinched the opening kickoff and put the Aussies on the back foot immediately, scoring under the posts to open up a 7-0 break.
That early try appeared to have rattled the Australians, as they searched for holes in the PNG line without much success.Pushed passes followed and the attack was stagnant, though PNG weren't able to generate any significant threat in attack, either.
It took some ill discipline from PNG close to their line for Australia to get their first try, Charlotte Caslick taking the initiative and palming off a defender en route to her first five pointer of the day, sending the Aussies into the sheds down 7-5.
The heavens opened as the second half kicked off and some poor hands from PNG gave Caslick the chance to put Quirk away for the try that put Australia in front, quickly followed by an outstanding, athletic finish from Emma Tonegato to put the Aussies up 15-7.
The rain accentuated the gap in skills between these two sides, as Quirk and Emma Sykes showed a perfect pair of hands to throw pinpoint passes and create the space for Tonegato to score her second.
Shannon Parry scored on the siren to seal the result, a much improved second half getting Australia over the line.
They'll face New Zealand at 5:06pm AEDT in the Cup final.
Men's Cup quarter final - Australia 22 PNG 21
Tom Connor was the beneficiary of PNG dropping the opening kickoff, brushing two defenders en route to the first try of the day.
Sam Croke saved a try as PNG threatened the Australian line with a desperate scrambling tackle but ill discipline cost Croke and co when PNG scored after a beautiful set play from a penalty 10 out from the Australian line.
Australia hit back immediately, some quality defence from Jeral Skelton forcing PNG into a turnover, Brandon Quinn taking the quick tap and finding an unmarked Matt McTaggart to put his side back in front.
Quinn split the line from 40 out after Australia won the ball from the ensuing kickoff to score, giving the Aussies a 17-7 lead at the break.
PNG hammered the Australian line for the first four minutes of the second term but they absorbed the pressure, released Matthew Hood from turnover ball and Daniel Martine scored to put the result beyond doubt, with PNG scoring two late tries to finish within a point of a big upset.
Australia is now through to the semi-finals, which kick off at 1pm AEDT.


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The event by Gloria Satta, Vincenzo Mollica, Alessandro Nicosia and Tiziana Appetito, has been promoted by Roma Capitale with the collaboration of Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, in particular Direzione per il Cinema involved in the development and promotion of Italian film industry, RAI ( Italy's national public- service radio and television broadcasting organization,) with the patronage of Alberto Sordi Foundation, Media Partner and Il Messaggero newspaper.
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These lemongrass chicken spring rolls are super easy to make, packed full of amazing umami flavor and wait for it….healthy (mostly). That's right, another (mostly) healthy meal from me – it can be done! And if these delicious spring rolls weren't enough on their own, the peanut sauce is TO. DIE. FOR.
Making spring rolls is pretty easy guys.
No baking or frying once they're rolled, and they don't even have to be rolled pretty.
As you can tell in the photos.
I like to think of these as "rustic" lemongrass chicken spring rolls.
Really though, I just suck at rolling them.
My friend, who taught me how to make Vietnamese spring rolls many many years ago, could never understand why I was so bad.
And why I'm still just as bad.
As if I am unable to learn.
But really, what is the most important part of food?
Delicious, delicious flavor.
Which is exactly what these lemongrass chicken spring rolls have.
Especially if you dip them in the most amazing peanut sauce ever.
Seriously, this homemade spicy Vietnamese hoisin peanut sauce is AH-MA-ZING guys.
how we make these Vietnamese lemongrass chicken spring rolls
Don't be turned off by the long list of ingredients, these spring rolls are super duper easy.
If it seems overwhelming to hunt down these ingredients, you can buy them through Amazon (these are affiliate links – I earn a small commission if you buy through these links):
- Fish sauce
- Coconut sugar
- Lemongrass
- Curry powder
- Crushed red pepper
- Coconut milk
- Rice roll wrapper
- Hoisin sauce
- Peanut butter
- Soy sauce
- Peanuts
The best part about this recipe is you can make the filling and peanut sauce ahead of time, which makes for a super quick and easy meal.
Ok…maybe not the BEST part….
First we cook the chicken.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to brown. Then add the garlic and lemongrass and cook for 1 minute.
Add the coconut sugar and cook another 1-2 minutes, until sugar starts to dissolve.
Add the lime juice, curry powder, crushed red pepper and fish sauce and cook 1-2 minutes.
Then add the coconut milk and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
Quick note on the coconut milk – I typically have to open the can and pour it in a bowl to mix together the coconut cream and liquid (it tends to separate in the can). Just make sure it's pretty well combined.
Remove the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
Put your shredded cabbage along with a pinch of salt and sugar in the skillet, and cook until just getting soft, about 2-3 minutes.
Now that you've got your ingredients, we need to prepare our rice paper.
There should be instruction on the package, but if not don't fret.
Get a large bowl of warm water and dip a piece of rice paper in for about 10 seconds.
Place on a plate and add a tablespoon each of the chicken and cabbage mixture in the middle.
Now you have the option of folding the edges in or leaving them unfolded for a "rustic" look.
I love how we can say rustic in place of messy and lazy.
What about that delicious hoisin peanut sauce you ask?
Place ingredients in a blender. Blend.
Serve with lemongrass chicken spring rolls.
Smile with contentment.
WAIT! There are so many more super awesome Vietnamese recipes – check them out!
Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)
Instant Pot Beef Pho
The BEST Vietnamese salsa
Vietnamese Shrimp Tacos
Vietnamese Fish Sauce Pork (Instant Pot)
Mini Vietnamese Sponge Cakes
Sticky Vietnamese Chicken Wings
Did you make these lemongrass chicken spring rolls? Leave a comment below and let me know what you think!
Lemongrass Chicken Spring Rolls
Lemongrass Chicken:
- 1 lbs. ground chicken
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 tbsp. coconut sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp. lemongrass
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 8 tbsp. coconut milk*
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- pinch of salt for cabbage
- pinch of sugar for cabbage
- Rice roll wrappers
Vietnamese Hoisin Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut milk*
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. coconut sugar
Lemongrass Chicken Spring Rolls:
- Brown the chicken over medium heat in a skillet.
- Add the garlic cloves and lemongrass and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the coconut sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lime juice, curry powder, crushed red pepper and fish sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk and cook until liquid reduced.
- Remove from heat and set aside in a bowl.
- Add cabbage to skillet with a pinch of salt and sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Soak rice roll wrapper in warm water for 5-10 seconds.
- Add 1 tbsp. of cabbage and 1 tbsp. of chicken. Roll as tightly as you can without ripping the paper.
- Serve with hoisin peanut dipping sauce.
Vietnamese Hoisin Peanut Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined.
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About Tokio Marine HCC
HCC Insurance was originally known as Houston Casualty Company, created in 1974 to write aviation insurance. Following years of growth and expansion, HCC was acquired by Japan's largest insurance conglomerate, Tokio Marine, in 2015. The company now operates as Tokio Marine HCC.
The main focus of Tokio Marine HCC is commercial insurance, covering a wide variety of industries with specialized and package products. The company writes very little in the way of personal insurance, with travel insurance being the only non-commercial line. Travel insurance is available for personal as well as business travel.
The U.S. headquarters of Tokio Marine HCC is in Houston, Texas, with international offices located in many countries around the world. Travel insurance is sold through independent agents.
Travel Insurance Products
Tokio Marine HCC has several lines of travel products. The Atlas line is a series of travel medical plans for individuals, families, and groups. There are also long-term ex-pat plans, student plans, and group corporate plans.
Atlas Plans
The Atlas product line is available at the base level, Atlas Travel, as well as the Atlas Premium level. There is also an Atlas Group product and a multi-trip option.
Atlas Travel offers a range of maximum limits to choose from starting at $50,00 ($10,000 is the maximum for travelers over 80) and going up to $2,000,000. Deductibles can be selected between $0 and $5,000. Emergency medical evacuation is covered up to $1,000,000 and coverage is included for a wide variety of medical situations, including AD&D.
This plan has a basic level of trip coverage as well, including trip interruption coverage up to $10,000, lost baggage coverage of $500, and travel delay coverage at $100 a day after 12 hours.
Atlas Premium offers very similar medical coverage limits, although travelers over 80 can get $20,000 in coverage with this plan. There are a few medical limits that are higher, but most are the same. The main upgrade with this plan is the trip coverage, which doubles in every category.
Atlas Multi-trip covers the traveler for a full year, regardless of how many trips are taken during that time. The maximum limit is $1,000,000 on this policy, with a deductible of $250. Trip coverage matching the Atlas Travel plan is included.
Atlas Group is a travel plan for groups of five or more traveling together. It provides the same coverage as the Atlas Travel plan at a discounted rate.
StudentSecure is the company's medical plan for students studying abroad. Coverage is available at four levels: Smart, Budget, Select, and Elite. Each level offers increased medical limits and coverage, starting at $200,000 for Smart up to $1,000,000 with Elite. Deductibles also decrease with the higher coverage limit.
Smart is the only plan that does not have any pre-existing condition coverage – the rest have various waiting periods. All of the p.ans have some prescription drug coverage, but only Elite covers vaccinations. The Smart plan is the only option that does not have maternity coverage.
All of the plans include dental coverage, but preventative and emergency.
Groupsecure is a business travel plan that is aimed at companies looking to provide insurance for employees traveling on business. It is offered as either a Medical or an Accident plan, and both can be purchased to create a package. Details of the coverage are not provided.
Other Coverage
Tokio Marine HCC lists an international ex-pat medical plan and a trip interruption plan on their website but does not underwrite either of these. The ex-pat plans are listed from three different companies, while trip interruption re-directs to the Nationwide website.
We ran a quote for the Atlas Travel plan for a 30-year-old traveler with a one-week travel period.
The rate returned for a $1,000,000 maximum coverage policy with no deductible was $13.37. At a $500 deductible, it dropped to $9.66. Coverage can be doubled, up to $2,000,000 for $13.58, only a few cents more. For such a high limit and low deductible, the original quote is really very reasonable.
The Atlas Premium plan gave us $2,000,000 in coverage with no deductible for $29.96. With a $500 deductible, the rate came back at $25.27. Unless you are seeking higher limits for trip coverage, the increase in premium to go up to this policy may not be worthwhile.
Tokio Marine HCC has a pretty robust claims section, offering helpful how-to videos to walk customers through the claims process. These videos are also available in a print version. There is also an FAQ section filled with questions and answers.
A claimant statement PDF is offered on the website to be filled out and submitted, and customers can also check claim status online. An email address is also provided for claims inquiries.
Unusually, however, there is no claims phone number listed. In the contact section, a general customer service phone number is listed.
Ratings and Consumer Reviews
Tokio Marine HCC has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and there are no complaints listed in the past three years. There are two reviews that have been left on the site. Both reviews are negative and list complaints regarding claims on travel medical plans.
There are five reviews on Pissed Consumer, all of which pertain to travel insurance. The complaints cite slow claims response and denials, but the volume of complaints is very low.
We also found 54 complaints under a Yelp page for an address in Indianapolis, which is not the company headquarters but does appear to provide customer review for Tokio Marine HCC's travel medical plans. This address may be for the medical insurance branch of the company. The Yelp ratings give an overall one star out of five, and again complaints surround denied claims.
The complaints are similar to those we see for all travel medical companies, and the volume is not high for a big company like Tokio Marine HCC.
The Bottom Line
If you are seeking primarily travel medical coverage, with trip coverage as a secondary concern, Tokio Marine HCC has good plans at good prices. They have a good reputation and a very solid financial backing.
For a list of companies that we recommend, visit our Best Insurance Companies page.