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"A possible major catalyst for SIAE [SIA Engg] is if parent company SIA decides to divest its substantial ownership in the company as it did Singapore Terminal Airport Services (SATS) earlier this year. SIA currently owns an overwhelming 80.6% stake in SIAE," says Kin Eng Securities.
My tots in mid June 2009:
SIA does in specie share dividend of SIA Engg saying:
"Distributing shares through an in specie dividend will unlock shareholder value by giving SIA shareholders direct ownership of SIA Engg at no cost to them …The proposed distribution will allow SIA to concentrate on its airline business, something advised by MM Lee in 2004 … SIA Engg will be able to independently pursue opportunities to aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses. The Proposal will improve trading liquidity of SIA Engg shares, potentially enhancing value."
Then after some time has passed
SIA Engg announces Acquisition of 100% of ST Aerospace from ST Engg
"Acquisition consistent with SIA Engg previously announced long-term strategic plan"
ST Aerospace is the "Largest aircraft MRO company by commercial airframe man-hours" and has "Strategic partnership with RSAF"
Rights issue with Temasek taking up its entitlement and prepared to subscribe for shares that other shareholders don't want.
Remember you first heard it here. But based on the companies' past performance, SIA Engg should only buy ST Aerospace, if the price paid reflected Aeo's lower margins. SIA Engg's margins are consistently better than those of Aero. EG In financial yr ending Dec 2008, Aero's turnover was S$1.9b with PBIT of S$272m, while SIA Engg turnover was S$1.1b but PBIT of S$301m.
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Watching the Green Bay Packers football games has never been easier. In 2019 there are several different cord cutting options available to watch NFL (R) football games without cable. In this review, we will cover several different available methods such as Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu, digital antennas, and more. We also provide you with information regarding times and channels for all Green Bay Packers regular season games.
Page Contents
- 1 Watch Green Bay Packers Live Without Cable
- 2 Green Bay Packers 2019 TV Schedule
- 3 Stream Green Bay NFL Games With fuboTV
- 4 Watch Live Packers Games With Hulu + Live TV
- 5 Watch Live Packers Game With Sling TV
- 6 Watch Green Bay Packers Games With A Digital Antenna
- 7 Additional Ways To Stream Green Bay Packers Games
- 8 Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Information On ESPN+
- 9 Can I Watch Green Bay Packers Internationally?
- 10 How To Use A VPN To Stream Green Bay Packers
- 11 Illegal Streams of Green Bay Packers Games
- 12 2019 NFL Team Guide For Watching Games Online
Watch Green Bay Packers Live Without Cable
|NFL Network
|NFL RedZone
Green Bay Packers 2019 TV Schedule
The Green Bay Packers have 10 games on FOX (R) and 2 games on CBS (R). Here is the full TV schedule:
|@ Chicago Bears
|Minnesota Vikings
|Denver Broncos
|Philadelphia Eagles
|@ Dallas Cowboys
|Detroit Lions
|Oakland Raiders
|@ Kansas City Chiefs
|@ Los Angeles Chargers
|Carolina Panthers
|@ San Francisco 49ers
|@ New York Giants
|Washington Redskins
|Chicago Bears
|@ Minnesota Vikings
|@ Detroit Lions
Stream Green Bay NFL Games With fuboTV
fuboTV is our top choice for watching NFL football games. fuboTV has improved the quality of its service and channel offerings considerably over the last year or so. fuboTV does not require a contract nor does it have any installation costs. It is also available on every major streaming device and smart TVs. This live streaming service gives subscribers access to most of the TV networks that carry NFL games such as CBS, NBC, and FOX.
The Packers have 14 games on these channels. However, notably missing from their channel lineup is ESPN and ABC but only two of the Green Bay games appear on these channels in 2019. The service also includes NFL Network (R) and NFL RedZone (R) plus other popular channels such as FOX Sports Networks, RSNs, college football networks, FX, USA, NBA TV, and more.
fuboTV offers several different packages fubo Standard ($54.99/month), Family ($59.99/month), Family Deluxe ($64.99/month), Premium (), and fubo Latino ($24.99/month).
The fubo Standard package contains 97 channels; Family has 97 channels, 3 screens at once, and 500 hours of cloud DVR; Family Deluxe has 132 channels, 3 screens at once, 500 hours of cloud DVR, and fubo Extra; Premium has 132 channels, 3 screens at once, 500 hours of cloud DVR, and fubo Extra; Premium has 141 channels, 3 screens at once, 500 hours of cloud DVR, 9 Showtime channels on-demand, and fubo Extra.
New customers can get a 7-day free trial by going through our link. Please read our comprehensive fuboTV review for more details.
Watch Live Packers Games With Hulu + Live TV
You may be familiar with Hulu as being an on-demand TV service to watch previously aired tv shows but Hulu now offers Hulu + Live TV. This is one of the best options to watch your favorite NFL team because they offer live TV broadcasts aired on NBC, CBS, FOX, and ESPN (In most markets). The only negative is that if you're an NFL junkie that is looking for NFL Network and NFL RedZone you will not find it offered by Hulu + Live TV so the only games you won't be able to catch are those exclusively aired on NFL Network on Thursday Night Football.
Hulu only offers one live streaming TV package which costs $54.99/month. In addition to sports, Hulu + Live TV contains over 60 channels. Other popular channels offered by this service are FS1, FS1, TNT, Nat Geo, Discovery Channel, FX/FXX, and more.
Watch Live Packers Game With Sling TV
Sling TV is also a great option for viewing Packers games this year. Sling TV does not require a contract nor does it have any installation costs. This live TV streaming service offers FOX, ABC (R), NBC, ESPN (R), NFL Network, and NFL RedZone channels. This means you can get access to every Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games.
The Packers have 14 regular-season games on these channels. Notably missing is CBS; however, you can use Sling TV in conjunction with an OTA antenna. (New users can get a free OTA antenna through our link if they prepay 2 months)
Sling TV offers the Sling Orange and Sling Blue plans. Both streaming plans cost $30/month or you can get Orange + Blue for $40/month. There are a few important differences to note. The Sling Orange plan includes ESPN but does not include local channels. For this reason, you will want to purchase the Sling Blue plan to watch the games. Please read our comprehensive Sling TV review for more details.
If you are traveling your local channels may be blacked out. To overcome this, use Sling TV with a VPN service and you will be able to watch your team play out-of-market.
Watch Green Bay Packers Games With A Digital Antenna
If you live within distance your local broadcast networks then you can watch almost every single Packers game with a digital antenna. OTA antennas are the least expensive way to see most of the games. Today's antennas have come a long way from what you may have been used to as a child. The pictures are in high-definition and appear as good, if not better than the streaming services and today's antennas have increased range.
OTA antennas can also be a great supplement for streaming service since many do not include all four of the major local channels. No NFL cord-cutting set up is complete without a digital antenna. Digital antennas come in both indoor and outdoor varieties. The best part is indoor antennas no longer have rabbit ears and some are as thin as a sheet of paper! Check out Antenna's Direct for the best indoor and outdoor antennas.
Additional Ways To Stream Green Bay Packers Games
- Mobile Carriers – Great news cord cutters! Verizon is no longer the exclusive mobile carrier for the NFL. Customers with any mobile carrier can access NFL games through the official NFL Mobile app, Yahoo Sports app, and go90 app. All in-market games including national pre-season, regular season, playoffs and Super Bowl will be open to all mobile customers across Verizon and Oath's platforms next season.
- NFL GamePass – This is an option for people looking to watch out-of-market games. In-market games are blacked out but you can bypass this by using a VPN. Subscribers can access live out-of-market Preseason games, replays of every game, the NFL Films Archive, and much more. This service costs $99.99/season. Sign-up for a 7-day free trial.
- DIRECTV NOW – This service can either be really good or really bad depending upon where you live. The service offers all 4 major local channels (CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC) but in select markets only and very few markets actually give access to all 4. Due to this, we do not feel comfortable recommending this as a top option for viewing NFL games. The basic package does include 60+ channels, including ESPN.
- PlayStation Vue – Much like DIRECTV NOW the local channel availability is highly determined by where you live. This service is also considerably more expensive than the others. If you are looking for just football this is not the best option available.
- YouTube TV – YouTube TV is also very similar to Hulu. The price is $49.99/month and you get access to FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN, but does not include NFL Network or RedZone. A downside here is you get very limited variety and control over programming relative to other services.
Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Information On ESPN+
ESPN+ does not offer any live or on-demand video of broadcasted NFL games such as Monday Night Football, but the service does provide exclusive access to fantasy football advice. You can watch Matthew Berry's The Fantasy Show, which is a 30-minute show giving tips and special insights from top fantasy football experts.
ESPN+ also provides special features for your ESPN based fantasy team such as exclusive draft cheat sheets, the ESPN+ Fantasy Football Value Generator, and even a special tool to optimize your lineup each week.
Additionally, ESPN+ offers live and on-demand coverage of MLB, MLS, UFC, college football, and several other popular sports. Watch ESPN's original content such as Peyton's Places. Peyton's Places on ESPN+ is a 30-episode series where he travels the country and looks at the history of the NFL, from kicking barefoot with Rich Karlis to trying to re-create "The Immaculate Reception" with Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris.
The service only costs $4.99/month or $49.99/annual. This is a must-have for any sports fan and pairs great with Hulu.
Can I Watch Green Bay Packers Internationally?
Packers fans can watch games internationally with NFL Game Pass International there is also a NFL Game Pass Europe. You get access to NFL RedZone and 24/7 live stream of NFL Network. You can watch full game replays or the roughly 40 minutes Condensed Game feature. You also get access to special camera angles and game footage. Subscribers also get access to Downloadable Games, NFL Network Library Programmes like "Hard Knocks", Coaches Film, scores, stats and more.
NFL Game Pass is only available to users located outside the United States, Bermuda, Antigua, the Bahamas, and any U.S. territories, possessions, and commonwealths. Additional blackout restrictions apply in Canada, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland. NFL Network access is not available in Canada.
It is important to note that some countries have restrictions on live games. This means you may not be able to watch the game until after it airs. Do not worry you can use a VPN to get around these restrictions. Please read our VPN section below.
Those of you wishing to go this route can sign-up for their free trial here. Learn more by reading our comprehensive NFL Game Pass review.
How To Use A VPN To Stream Green Bay Packers
One of the greatest obstacles and annoyances of cord-cutting can be blackouts and the differences in available channels from market to market. For example, in New York City you may get some channels but in Garden City, Kansas you may receive a different set of channels.
When it comes to sporting events it can be even worse. For example, NFL Game Pass will black out your local team. For many, this can simply be a deal-breaker. However, there is good news and that news is VPNs or Virtual Private Networks.
A VPN allows you to "mask" your IP address and trick the streaming service into believing you are in another location. This means that if you live in San Francisco but want to watch a team from New York or Kansas City, you can just set your VPN to that location and you will get the channels in that local market. This even works for international customers who want to see US TV and sports.
You may be thinking to yourself, "I don't know, this sounds complicated." But do not worry, VPNs sound complicated, but they are actually very easy to install and operate. Most VPNs only require just a few clicks to operate and you will never deal with a blackout ever again.
Our top-rated VPN is ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is a fast, reliable, and inexpensive option to pair with your favorite streaming service. Plans begin as low as $8.32/month. You can try ExpressVPN free for 30-days.
Please Note: Using a VPN may be against your streaming service's user agreement and you should proceed with caution.
Illegal Streams of Green Bay Packers Games
It is our policy to never recommend any illegal streams of NFL games or anything else. Most illegal "free" streams put you at considerable risk to acquire viruses and dangerous malware. These streams are untrustworthy, blurry, low-quality, and quite frankly just flat out garbage. It is not worth the risk by any means just to save a few bucks.
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Transfer News: Championship side Blackpool loan Jack Robinson for season
England Under-21 international defender Jack Robinson has joined Blackpool from Liverpool on a season-long youth loan.
Last Updated: 01/08/13 6:27pm
The full-back, who - along with current Seasiders winger Thomas Ince - was part of the squad Stuart Pearce sent to Israel this summer, has made a handful of appearances for the Reds.
Teenager Robinson, 19, spent part of last season on loan with Wolves.
Blackpool said on their official website: "Left-back Jack Robinson has agreed a move to Blackpool on a season-long youth loan from Liverpool.
"The 19-year-old England Under-21 international will wear the number three shirt and links-up with his new team-mates prior to this weekend's fixture against Doncaster Rovers."


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Cathodic protection is an electrochemical process which halts the natural reaction (corrosion) of metals in a particular environment by superimposing an electrochemical cell more powerful than the corrosion cell. Sacrificial anodes are fitted or bonded to the metal to be protected which in turn, as it has a greater electrical potential than the anode material, becomes cathodic and causes the anode to waste instead of itself.
When sacrificial anodes are correctly installed in a cathodic protection system the corrosion occurs only to the anode, which is replaceable. The number and size of the anodes required to install a cathodic protection system is determined by the type of material and the surface area being protected from corrosion.
When referring to a cathodic protection system the term bonding refers to the connection of the sacrificial anode to a remote metal component such as the propeller shaft or rudder stock and it should be remembered that the entirety of the bonding is critical to the effectiveness of the cathodic protection system.
Several factors determine the type of cathodic protection which should be fitted. Firstly the environment in which the boat / vessel is operating, secondly the size and type of construction and finally the length of time that the boat / vessel is likely to be afloat before the next maintenance slipping.
Important note:
All schemes must be inspected annually and the sacrificial anodes renewed if more than 50% are wasted. You should check the working surface of the sacrificial anode to ensure that it is free of paint and chalky corrosion deposits. When fitting or replacing a sacrificial anode you should also replace the serrated fan disc washers under the nuts and change the anode backing sheet on wood and GRP hulls. Exposed fixing studs, nuts and washers should be well greased or painted after assembly.
Aluminium Alloy shaft anodes are suitable for use in salt and brackish / estuarine waters.
Magnesium shaft anodes are suitable for use in fresh waters.
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Decision making within families is an important way for young people to gain independence and responsibility, and adolescence is a time of increasing autonomy. A longitudinal study by Penn State researchers in the College of Health and Human Development concludes that teens have more say in certain areas than in others, and that some teens have more autonomy than others.
Over a span of nine years, the researchers annually canvassed parents in about 200 White, European-American families about their teens' decision making. Mothers and fathers reported on who made decisions in eight areas of their children's lives: chores, appearance, curfew and bedtime, health, schoolwork, social life, activities and money.
The study found that young people's input into decisions increased gradually from ages 9 to 14, and then surged from ages 15 to 20. Also, young people had more input into decisions about appearance, activities, schoolwork and social life than about chores, health and curfews. In late adolescence, ages 18 to 20, decisions about money and health were still being made jointly by parents and adolescents, suggesting that autonomy developed more gradually for these types of decisions.
The study also found that certain children had more decision-making autonomy than others. Those with more autonomy included girls, young people whom their parents said were easy to supervise and children with better-educated parents.
The researchers — Laura Wray-Lake, a predoctoral fellow in human development and family studies, Ann Crouter, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of the College of Health and Human Development, and Susan McHale, professor of human development — published their findings in the March-April issue of the journal Child Development.
According to Wray-Lake, there wasn't a single, universal pattern in the development of decision making. Instead, decision-making autonomy, a reflection of the development of youths' independence and responsibility, depended on what kinds of decisions youngsters faced, and on their personal and family circumstances.
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development funded part of the study.


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President Obama's visit to Center City to attend a fundraiser for Sen. Arlen Specter Tuesday afternoon sparked protests and clogged up rush hour traffic.
Air Force One touched down in Philadelphia around 3:45 p.m. and after giving a brief wave to the media, Mr. Obama and Sen. Specter sped off towards the city. Police shut down portions of I-95 and the Vine Street Expressway as the motorcade made its way towards the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Obama's three-hour-and-40-minute visit was spent at a $2.5 million campaign fundraiser for Specter. During a speech at the $1,000-a-head cocktail reception and $10,000-a-head dinner, the president called Specter a "tough son-of-a-gun" as he spoke about the proposed health care reform legislation.
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"For him [Specter] this is not an issue of politics or party, this is personal," Obama told supporters as he highlighted the Senator's recent battle with cancer. "This is a man who's seen the heath care system up close -- the good and the bad."
Obama went on to say Specter's history as a fiscal conservative will help in ensuring the final cost to taxpayers will stay in check.
Specter's wife Joan called Obama's stumping "terrific." "The President of the United States is saying 'I like Arlen Specter,' what could be bad," she said.
The senator also had nothing but praise calling Obama a "transitional president" who "tackled the problems of the nation and the world with vigor."
But not everyone was thrilled about the president's support of the veteran Pennsylvania senator. Dozens of protesters lined up in front of the convention center to voice their distain for Obama's health care reform initiatives.
Among the protests, the Independence Hall Tea Party Association called for people to gather at 12th and Arch streets from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to protest the "big government policies of Obama and Specter."
"We're gonna spend ourselves into oblivion," Phil Schieber said, surrounded by angry protesters.
Obama's blitz on Philly didn't last long -- by 6:08 p.m. Air Force One was back in the sky, headed towards Washington, D.C.
Tuesday's trip marks the first-time Obama has been back to Philadelphia since becoming commander in chief.


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I have been busy since January, making this series of Alice In Wonderland dolls. These ones are for an Exhibition to be held here in March, where others will be exhibiting textiles like weaving and wool art, but as this years celebrations are all about Wonderland, I thought to begin this way, and carry on throughout the year making characters, to see how it all looks by the end of the year!
The hardest thing to make was the chequered path, as I am no quilter! So this is a compromise. It LOOKS like it's quilted, but it's just woven!
My idea with this lot is that we are all on this chequered path, with some weird characters, trying to discover who we are and to find our way in life. We have to run the gamut of criticism from nay-sayers, like the snooty flowers in the night garden,
Sometimes we are all anxious and jumpy, like the rabbit.
We meet bully boys, like the Tweedle Boys on the way.
And we often have to deal with autocratic Queens!
I wanted to make the Cheshire cat, because he was the only friendly character Alice met in Wonderland and always left her with a smile! I will get it done at some stage. meanwhile, I'm redoing Alice a little bigger, because people don't notice her when she's so small! That's like life too! LOL!


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The AV420 reminds me of the old Saturday Night Live faux-commercial for Shimmer: "It's a floor wax!" "No, it's a dessert topping." "You're both wrong! It's a floor wax and a dessert topping." The AV420 does so much that it's hard to figure out exactly what it is.
Nothing wrong with that, especially when it does so many things so well. When combined with the bundled TV Cradle docking station, the unit records directly from a TV, VCR, or cable/satellite tuner, and even synchronizes with Yahoo TV Guide Internet schedule so you can schedule recording sessions weeks ahead of time. With it's 20GB HDD and 3.5" LCD screen, you can not only record programming while you're away, you can also take those shows on the road with you. Also available in 80GB and 100GB models, the Archos records in AVI format; it's also compatible with DivX, so studio pros can encode to that format and take demo reels to clients without lugging along a laptop.
The thought of watching video on a screen that small might tempt you to toss the AV420 in the "cool but impractical" file. Not so fast. The display offers clear and crisp images, in both video and still photo modes, and the CompactFlash reader makes it easy to upload both JPEGs and BMP photo files. (With an optional $40 adapter, the AV420 connects to most other portable memory flavors, too.) Of course, you also can play files back on your TV or computer monitor.
If the video and photo functions aren't enough, then how about the built-in ARClibrary-driven MP3 player? Or the fact that it can function as an additional external hard drive if you're in a bind for storage space? If you're still hung up on what to call this thing, I think the "Swiss Army Knife of Digital Media" fits just fine.
System requirements: PC—Pentium 3 800MHz or higher; Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, 64MB RAM (128MB recommended), USB port; Mac—OS 9.2 or X (10.2.4), USB Manager version 1.2 or higher, USB port.


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Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty in Dad, Woman's Deaths
CAMDENTON - A Kansas City attorney accused of killing her father and his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty in their deaths.
Susan "Liz" Van Note is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the October 2010 deaths of 67-year-old William Van Note and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson. She entered her pleas Friday during an arraignment in Camden County Circuit Court.
The couple was shot at their vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Dickson died at the scene and William Van Note was hospitalized. Prosecutors allege Susan Van Note forged durable power of attorney documents, leading doctors to remove her father from life support.
Prosecutors did not file charges in Dickson's death until last September. The case was transferred to Camden County last month.
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Take our Volunteer Motivations Survey!
Projects Abroad is currently carrying out a survey in conjunction with Massey University in New Zealand in order to find out the motivations of our volunteers. Whether you are on a gap year, at university, on a career break, or even a retiree, we would like to know what made you decide to volunteer!
This is useful for us as we can improve our understanding of the skills and motivations of our volunteers.
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Changes in Ireland's population over the past 160 years have been made available online.
Two new digitized atlases show the levels of emigration during the Great Famine, right up until the rise of the Celtic Tiger in 2002, as well as an analysis of Ireland's population change.
National Centre for Geocomputation, based at National University of Ireland Maynooth, has collated the information which examines 3,452 districts throughout Ireland.


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Explore definitions of democracy, citizenship, and civic participation through new lessons, readings, audio interviews and more.
This explainer describes key characteristics of white nationalist ideology and clarifies related key-terms, such "alt-right" and "white power."
Get our toolkit to learn how to strengthen your students' civic skills and knowledge. Our guide includes flexible activities and strategies ranging from one class period to a semester-long elective or independent civic action project.
Learn about the new guide to Teaching Schindler's List, consisting of eight lesson plans, video interviews with a Holocaust survivor, an interactive timeline, and additional teaching resources and professional development to provide tools and context for teaching about the Holocaust.
Lead middle school students in an examination of identity, membership and belonging, and civic participation through an analysis of historical case studies and literature.
Democracies across the globe are increasingly fragile. Examine the health of democracy, voting and elections, and the pivotal role civic participation of young people plays.
There are more than 250 million migrants around the world, including more than 65 million refugees. Explore the policies, debates and human stories of immigration around the world.
Hate is in the headlines around the world. These resources offer sensitive entry points to confront troubling violence and injustice, including terrorism, genocide, and attacks on human rights.
Visit this page for classroom activities and discussion strategies for middle and high school students, including tips for making connections between current events and your curriculum.


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If you are talking about a problem, then by the next slide, give the solution to the problem
There is a clear cut way of bring up arguments during a presentation and it gives you great possibilities when you do so. Let's see how:
- Start with a question or with an argument on a given slide.
- It's high time to get your audience involved: ask them to reply to the question asked or to tell their opinion on the given argument. This is a great way to attract attention and to wake the audience up.
- And when all is done bring in the next slide which contains the target words for the solution which you are to further elaborate verbally.
- This is a great way to effectively discuss arguments, questions and to make the audience feel that they are part of your presentation as active participants not only as viewers


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Student Research
Yale is one of the few medical schools to require a dissertation based on original research. The M.D. thesis, an essential part of the curriculum, is designed to develop critical judgment, habits of self-education, and application of the scientific method to medicine. Required since 1839, the thesis gives students the opportunity to work closely with faculty who are distinguished scientists, clinicians, and scholars.
Yale medical students are assisted with the planning, implementation and completion of research leading to a thesis. To facilitate research leading up to the thesis, three types of stipend support for student investigators are available:
- Summer research stipends
- Short-term student research stipends
- One-year student research fellowships
Stipends, on application, are available for Yale medical students doing at least one month of full time research including the following types of research: laboratory research, clinical research, translational research, epidemiology and public health research, international research, educational research, qualitative research, and research in the humanities in medicine, including history of medicine, medical/legal research and bioethics.
All applications for funding require a hypothesis in biomedicine, must attempt to answer a question in biomedicine or should be hypothesis generating.
Furthermore, the School of Medicine encourages many students to consider a fifth year of medical school, devoting it exclusively to research training. Students present their research in poster sessions and oral presentations at the annual Student Research Day held in May.


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Under a glittering canopy of 45,000 lights, the 200-plus stalls of the International Christmas market in Essen are packed with fantastic gift ideas and culinary specialities from all over the world. The festively decorated stalls extend from the Willy-Brandt-Platz, along the Rathenaustrasse, to the Kennedyplatz, the Flachsmarkt up to the Markt. Set out on a journey into the past in the medieval market at the Great Cathedral and experience the true meaning of Advent at the nativity play (Krippenspiel). The illuminations from the Essen Festival of Lights and the avenues of conical lights are magnificent to behold. The 500-year-old tradition comes to life once again in the Nativity land of Essen. On your way through the city, you can discover wonderful Nativity scenes at 20 locations of peace and contemplation. You will sometimes even have angels showing you the way.
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The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 April to 2 May.
Taking place under the patronage of the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Rules of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the meeting brings together senior government officials, national investment promotion agencies, and institutional and private investors to discuss key issues in foreign direct investment. The theme of this year's conference is "A future international economic landscape in the making: Implications for FDI and the economic growth prospects of emerging and frontier markets".
Mr. Draganov told the meeting that the slowdown in the global economy caused global FDI flows to decline by 18 per cent last year. FDI fell to levels close to the trough reached just after the global financial crisis, in 2009, he said.
However, this decline varied across regions. Notably, FDI flows to developing countries remained resilient, decreasing by only 3 per cent. As a result, in 2012, investment flows to developing countries exceeded those to developed countries for the first time.
Referring to the findings of UNCTAD's latest Investment Policy Monitor Mr. Draganov observed that the changing economic environment and persistent uncertainties are leading many countries to revise their investment policies.
While the majority of policy measures implemented in recent months have been aimed at promoting foreign investment, there has been an increase in the proportion of more restrictive measures. Many of these restrictive measures reflect the legitimate concerns of host countries about supporting sustainable development objectives, Mr. Draganov said. Nevertheless, there is a need for continued vigilance to avoid protectionism, he told the meeting.
This more cautious approach is also reflected at the international level, where the number of new investment agreements in 2012was at its lowest level in 20 years, Mr. Draganov said. Many such agreements are also being reviewed to strengthen their sustainability elements.
This on-going re-assessment of investment policies can be beneficial to growth and development, provided it strikes the right balance, Mr. Draganov told the meeting.
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The Queen of Blades is gone. On the hellish planet Char, Jim Raynor harnessed the power of an ancient Xel'Naga artifact in a desperate bid to stop the zerg Swarm from overrunning the Koprulu sector, and the artifact restored Sarah Kerrigan to her human form. Without their queen to guide and unify them, the Swarm has fractured into several broods scattered throughout the Koprulu sector. One of the greatest threats to the galaxy has been neutralized... or so it seems.
Sarah Kerrigan is on the loose. Even without the terrible powers of the Queen of Blades or the might of the Swarm at her command, the former Ghost remains a foe not to be taken lightly. But if the artifact really did set her free, then why is Kerrigan seeking out zerg broods scattered throughout the Koprulu sector? What happened to Jim Raynor? Is she still pursuing her quest for vengeance, or has her transformation given Kerrigan a new purpose?
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The Martin DX1KAE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is built on Martin's D-14 platform: a dreadnought body for big, round sound. Pairing the Sitka spruce top with koa-pattern HPL back and sides, the DX1KAE guitar belts out rich clarity with plenty of projection. A mortise-and-tennon neck joint ensures solid construction with optimal resonant tone, while eliminating drop-off of finer dynamics.
Martin has always made prudent use of natural resources, especially rare or endangered tonewoods. At the same time, it's committed to building guitars of superior tone and playability that are affordable to every guitarist. The Martin DX1KAE acoustic-electric guitar from the X Series more than meets both of these criteria.
Martin guitars from the X Series feature patented high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, patented mortise and tenon neck construction, and professionally installed Fishman electronics. The result: great-sounding, great-playing guitars, that are environmentally friendly, and priced to fly out the door. This is one of Martin's best values ever. The X Series affirms Martin's commitment to providing an affordable and competitive option to players dedicated to live performance.
The Martin guitar's stratabond neck is a multilayered wood creation, bonding layers of wood under extremely high pressure. The material is then carved and finished in a conventional manner. The end result is a very strong neck that provides definition and articulate sustain from note to note.
The modified low oval neck shape, 25.4" scale, 1-11/16" nut width, and 16" radius provide comfort and dexterity when performing intricate movements and progressions along the black Richlite fretboard.
This Martin X Series guitar features proven Sonicore pick-up technology with the Fishman Sonitone system featuring "easy access" volume and tone controls conveniently and strategically located just inside the sound hole.
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- Bridge & end pins: White with black dots
- Pickguard: Tortoise Color
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The Season Finale of "Two and a Half Men" Wins its Time Period in Viewers and Demos With Week-to-Week Growth
"Person of Interest" Concludes its Sophomore Season First in Viewers and Adults 25-54
"Elementary" Wins Time Period in Viewers
CBS Wins the Night in All Key Ratings Measures
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers, adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 18-34, leading CBS to a nightly win in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for May 9.
THE BIG BANG THEORY was first in households (9.6/17), viewers (15.70m), adults 25-54 (6.1/18), adults 18-49 (4.6/16) and adults 18-34 (3.3/13). THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night's #1 program in households, viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.
The season finale of TWO AND A HALF MEN was first in viewers (12.62m), adults 25-54 (4.8/13) and adults 18-49 (3.4/11). Compared to last week, TWO AND A HALF MEN was up +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/12), +6% in adults 18-49 (from 3.2/10) and added +500,000 viewers (from 12.12m, +4%).
The season finale of PERSON OF INTEREST was first in households (7.9/12) and viewers (12.98m), was tied for first in adults 25-54 (3.5/09, with ABC) and was second in adults 18-49 (2.4/07). Compared to last week, PERSON OF INTEREST was even in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 and added +20,000 viewers (from 12.96m).
ELEMENTARY (5.8/10, 9.15m) was first in viewers and second in adults 25-54 (2.6/07) and adults 18-49 (1.8/05).
For the night, CBS was first in households (7.5/12), viewers (12.09m), adults 25-54 (3.9/10) and adults 18-49 (2.7/08) for the third consecutive Thursday (all in the May Sweep).
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The rich chowder serves as a sauce in this dish. At the restaurant, they use house-smoked king clams and panko in the panzanella, which is a modern take on the classic Italian bread salad. If you like, puree equal parts parsley, fennel fronds, and olive oil, then spoon the vibrant green sauce around the fish.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- Chowder:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup 1/4-inch cubes fresh fennel bulb
- 3/4 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potato
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- Panzanella and fish:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup minced smoked canned oysters
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 black cod fillets with skin
- Coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs),* toasted
- For chowder:
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add fennel, potato, onion, and leek. Cover and cook until vegetables are just tender but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add flour, bay leaves, and thyme; stir 1 minute. Stir in clam juice, cream, and milk. Simmer until chowder thickens slightly and flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Mix in lemon peel; season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 30 minutes; cover and refrigerate.
- For panzanella and fish:
- Toss celery, shallot, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, lemon peel, and smoked oysters in medium bowl. Season celery-shallot mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine 3 tablespoons butter, thyme, and 3 teaspoons lemon juice in small saucepan. Whisk over low heat until butter melts and sauce simmers; season with coarse salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle fish with coarse salt and pepper. Add fish, skin side down, to skillet. Cook until skin is crisp and fish is just opaque in center, drizzling lemon-butter sauce over, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Rewarm chowder over low heat; discard bay leaves. Divide chowder among 4 shallow bowls. Place fish, skin side down, in center of chowder. Stir panko into celery-shallot mixture; spoon over fish and serve.
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Saving for Retirement? Hand it over!
by Paul Hsieh at Pajamas Media
Uncle Sam wants your retirement money.
The Obama administration has just solicited public comment on their proposal to take money from Americans' private 401(k) retirement accounts and convert it into government-backed annuities. In other words, they want to take your money now to purchase U.S. Treasury bonds, then pay you a monthly sum later after you've retired.
Although this proposal is being initially portrayed as a voluntary choice, Americans already have the ability to purchase Treasury bonds with their retirement money. Moreover, the Obama administration is considering making these annuities the default option. And as analyst Karl Denninger noted, "'choices' have a funny way of turning into mandates." Nor is his concern unjustified.
In 2008, Professor Teresa Ghilarducci of the New School of Social Research testified before Congress proposing a similar scheme to convert private 401(k) accounts into government-run "guaranteed retirement accounts" that would pay a 3% return. And in 2008, the Argentinian government attempted to nationalize private retirement funds to help cover its runaway deficit.
As the U.S. Social Security system moves ever closer to bankruptcy, the billions of dollars Americans have saved in their private retirement accounts will become an increasingly tempting target for our politicians.
A government raid on private retirement funds wouldn't necessarily take the form of outright confiscation. It could take the form of mandatory conversion into government accounts, where the government would determine how much money retirees could receive. Or it could take the form of, for example, a 40% surtax on disbursements from 401(k) balances over $1 million — on the grounds that it would only harm wealthy "millionaires."
But regardless of the precise method employed, the basic principle would be the same: Your money would no longer be your money. Instead, the government would claim the right to redistribute your wealth to pay for others' retirement on the grounds that they needed it more. In essence, the government would be implementing the Marxist principle: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need."
February 25, 2010 Posted by John Allison, III | Obama | 401(k), Investments, Marx, Obama, Pajamas Media, Paul Hsieh, Retirement, Savings, Social Security, Socialism | Leave a comment
Something's Got to Give
by Ken Connor at Townhall.com
This has been the "Summer of the Senior" in America.
While the health care debate has raged, senior citizens have been front and center at town hall events, challenging their representatives to explain how Obamacare will affect Medicare and pressing them to shoot straight about whether a "public option" will result in health care rationing or "comparative effectiveness" policies (what Sarah Palin has termed "death panels").
In the midst of the turmoil, America's seniors learned this week that, for the first time ever, they will not be receiving a cost-of-living adjustment to their monthly Social Security benefit. The reason for this is that the Social Security Administration bases its cost of living adjustments on inflation, and inflation has been negative this year. Nevertheless, many senior citizens are becoming anxious on news of a cut in their benefits. That anxiety is only a pale foreshadowing of what is yet to come.
According to the latest projections, Social Security will begin paying out more money than it collects in 2016 and will become totally insolvent in 2037. Medicare is estimated to go belly up in 2017?two years earlier than previously projected.
August 30, 2009 Posted by John Allison, III | Health Care | Ken Connor, Medicare, Obama, Obamacare, Social Security, Town Hall, Townhall.com | 1 Comment
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This new Pokemon free game is called Pokemon3D. Pokémon3D is a re-invention of the classic Pokémon Gold and Silver games by Nintendo and was chosen by the developer (who is still in high school i think) because these were the first real Pokemon games he played and I guess loved them because of that .
As always you need to be the top Pokemon trainer of all time but you do this all in realtime 3D – you go around the grasslands and capture, battle and defeat wild Pokemon, you can also walk around towns collecting items and Pokemon just like a real Pokemon game. The best part, apart from the great 3D and that this Pokemon game is free, is that you can play with a friend in LAN co-op, it would be great if this part could be completely online so you could play against friends around the world. It says the game is currently under development and features are added frequently so maybe this will be an option one day.
It's true, Pokémon3D does remind me of Minecraft because of the cool pixelated style but that is tpart of the charm of it. You can look around freely like all 3D games but just like real, official Pokemon games you can only move about straight forward, straight back, straight to the sides.
This free game looks like it is updated almost weekly. The latest version out at the moment is Pokémon3D v0.23 and it contains a few new features. They list them as…
• Resizeable game window
• English and German Language selection (I guess more languages are planned for later)
• Content packs (Content packs are basically texture packs, you can replace the original textures with your own.)
• Daycare system ( That's where you can drop of Pokemon that you have captured to be raised in the care of other people.)
• New moves (recoil moves, transform and others)
• Gate map between Ilex Forest and Route 34
• Autosave (If you quit to the menu, save the game or enter a wild Pokémon battle, the game autosaves your current save state.)
• Map is redone
• Updated the Trainer AI
This is a windows only game, sorry any Mac fans but you miss out.
The new version is obtainable in the launcher and they have only just updated that a few days ago. The new launcher has a number of new functions and settings and you will need it if you want the newer versions of the free game.
I am sure there is more to talk about, hopefully the developer can comment here and add a little more.
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Our Seuss week is off and running. It was a rocky start, but we're finally on a roll. I was scheduled for jury duty, so I planned activities that didn't require a lot of extra work for my assistant and sub. I found out I had been excused after everything was set. One of the small group activities was to make a class counting book like "Ten Apples Up On Top". The kids used a "people craft stick" to trace, then decorate and put the appropriate number of fingerprint "apples" on the figure's head.
Not a bad literacy activity.....EXCEPT....I'd forgotten we'd made the same book in September for apple week! Ugghh!
"If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too." ~Dr. Seuss
I usually decorate our class door with a Cat In The Hat outline that the children cut out and decorate. This year, I made stencils from old file folders for the Cat's face and gave them small squares of red and white construction paper to make hats from. The funniest thing was I used a very wide marker to outline the stencil to help guide them. Several of my friends wanted to "help" me and cut off the black part they thought I'd forgotten to cut off! Don't you just love helpful? I get a kick out of how they are always trying to be one step ahead!
I love the faces on these!
Several weeks ago, I was showing a few friends how to put a little pastel colored chalk on the cheeks of people and rub it a little to make rosy cheeks. One of my guys said he had to make some cheeks and got out the chalk.
Math Fun
I made these fish cards for 1 Fish, 2 Fish Red Fish, Blue Fish. I'll feature pics later of the red and blue fish with the upper and lowercase alphabet on them. This set features the numeral, dots, or the number word.
I made these fishbowl math mats from recycled binder covers. I read about this idea last year to recycle old binders by cutting off the sides. I frequently make math mats to correspond with our themes, but we don't have a big school laminator and sending out items for lamination is costly. I usually use contact paper to provide some sturdiness, but the mats don't last very long. I just slipped the mats, or fishbowl cut out in this case, into the binder cover and viola! a sturdy math mat! The children took turns rolling the dice and placed fish on their fishbowl.
Literacy Fun
We've been practicing making words and Dr. Seuss makes this a lot of fun. The kids feel free to be silly with words just like the master! We've been making words in large and small groups.
Our puppet theater has a couple of new friends. I think these were Christmas stockings at one time, but the kids discovered these Cat in the Hats and have been using them as puppets. Who am I to tell them differently?
We've also been singing "Green Eggs and Ham" by The Learning Station on their cd: Literacy In Motion. Click here and scroll down the page to hear a ample of the song. The kids love it!
"Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."
Tomorrow we celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. We plan to read Wacky Wednesday, the Foot Book and Fox in Socks and wear our wackiest socks with Seuss hats we made. We'll also participate in "Read Across America". Our fun will continue all week. We'll try to read as many Seuss books as we can. I think even if we read all week, we'd never get them all read, but it will be fun to see how many we do read. On Friday, we'll make green eggs and ham. And guess what we'll read?
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." I Can Read With My Eyes Shut


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These are all the Children's Chat posted in May, 2013.
Monday, 13
Special Storytime with Daniel Bishop, June 6th 1:00 pm
Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller, gets messy with a bunch of gross, muddy, dirt-covered, need-to-wash-behind-your-ears tales!
This storytime is for children ages 5-10. Parents are also welcome!
You may pick up a ticket at the children's desk, the Summer Reading Sign-Up Table or the information desk at the library.
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An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Sunday, repeating until December 31, 2017
Join us for one of our two Sunday morning Worship Services, from 9:00 to 10:00 am or from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Nursery, Toddler, and BridgeKids (Preschool through Grade Five) Classes are available during both services. Student Life, for Middle or High School students, is offered from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Adult Bible Study is available from 9:00 to 10:00 am.


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When the aliens from The Darkest Hour attack our American heroes stranded in Moscow, they cascade in on a ball of lightning whips and pure energy. At least that's what it looks like — but what are the rules for surviving this alien attack?
We've got your first exclusive look at a collection of warning signs from The Darkest Hour that alert the surviving human population of how to deal with these energy-based monsters. Check out all of them below — plus an exclusive look at a new TV spot, showing some excellent electric alien on human carnage.
Chris Gorak (Right At Your Door) promised us all at Comic Con that his electric aliens would be different from all the bug-faced space invaders we've seen in the past.
And based on what we've seen so far, we can definitely call his alien works pleasingly different — especially their "lethal wave energy" that can "can cauterize you into ash." The creatures, which are invisible energy beasts, emit a kind of electric lasso. The aliens can also smell electricity, and can turn on and drain all the appliances nearby. Overall they're pretty tricky beasts to maneuver around, hence all these warning signs:
And now here's an exclusive look at the aliens' electric death-spin, in a brand new TV spot. Spin, burnt human flesh, spin!
The Darkest Hour will hit theaters on December 25th — the perfect accompaniment to your roast goose.


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Spain's new King Felipe VI swears oath as head of state
MADRID, Spain — Spain's new King Felipe VI was proclaimed monarch at a formal ceremony in the country's Parliament on Thursday, a deliberately low-key occasion for austere times and tarnished royal reputations.
Felipe swore an oath of allegiance to democratic principles in front lawmakers and senators, who shouted "Viva el Rey!" (Long live the king!).
Although the 18th-century Spanish crown and 17th-century scepter were displayed next to the new monarch, authorities shunned an opulent coronation ceremony. The option for a relatively low-key proclamation was chosen out of sensitivity to the financial hardship endured by many Spaniards after a double-dip recession.
Even so, the cheering crowds and the pageantry provided a welcome distraction as Spaniards were reeling from their national team's shock defeat by Chile in the World Cup in Brazil, which ended their hope of winning a second consecutive title.
Earlier, in his first official act since ascending to the throne after midnight, Felipe received the red sash of Captain General of the Armed Forces from his father Juan Carlos, who signed his abdication decree in favour of Felipe on Wednesday.
"We have a great country. We should all be proud of being Spaniards," Felipe said at his swearing-in ceremony.
Felipe acknowledged a need to restore the monarchy's image after recent royal scandals.
The monarchy was rocked when Juan Carlos went on a luxurious elephant-hunting safari Botswana as Spaniards endured financial hardship, and his youngest daughter, Princess Cristina, was obliged to testify in a fraud and money-laundering case engulfing her husband, Olympic handball medallist turned businessman Inaki Urdangarin.
Felipe also sought to inspire a country where a quarter of the population is unemployed and many have emigrated in search of work.
He ended his speech by saying "thank you" in three Spanish regional languages — Catalan, Basque and Galician. Some people in those regions want to secede or achieve greater independence from Spain.
After a brief military parade, King Felipe VI and his wife Queen Letizia drove through Madrid in an open-top vintage Rolls Royce with the king standing, before appearing in front of crowds on a balcony at the royal palace. The royal couple's daughters, Princesses Leonor, 8, and Sofia, 7, accompanied them throughout.


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Koch Bros Convention draws plenty of protesters
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The rich folks in Rancho Mirage were not amused by protesters that showed up to voice their distaste with the Koch Brothers Billionaire Caucus this weekend. To which I say: Too effin bad mutha fuckas! From Dave Dayden's piece over at FDL:
Twenty-five protesters were arrested in Rancho Mirage, California today, at a protest in front of the Rancho Las Palmas resort, site of the "Billionaire's Caucus," an annual meeting put on by the Koch Brothers and other corporate entities and conservative movement operators.
Riverside Sheriff's deputy Melissa Nieburger said that the sheriff's department did have contacts with protest organizers, which included the California Courage Campaign, CREDO, MoveOn.org, 350.org, the California Nurses Association, United Domestic Workers of America and the main sponsor, the good-government group Common Cause, prior to the event, and that they were aware that some protesters would seek to be arrested for trespassing. She would not guarantee that all 25 who were arrested were part of that coordinated operation. The police, who wore riot gear, batons and helmets, did put the arrested into plastic handcuffs. Nieburger described them as "passive restraints." They were being processed at press time, and Nieburger would not say whether they would be released or would spend the night at the jail in Indio. Read the rest of this entry


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One of my first jobs in high school was at a coffee shop, and it was there that I really started to appreciate coffee. In the summer, though, hot coffee was the last thing I wanted in the morning while I was working (this was before I developed my current morning caffeine addiction...)
A granita machine churned cappuccino granita, basically just a coffee slushy, which tempted me with its cold, creamy, iciness.
Between the granita or simple iced coffee with cream, I was more than satisfied, but then the owner, Pat, introduced me to a drink I'd never tasted before - the Italian soda.
Italian sodas actually originated in the US, not Italy, but may be called Italian sodas because of the association of flavored syrups, in particular the Torani brand of syrups which are so widely used in coffee drinks. I actually saw a bacon-flavored syrup the other day at World Market, and while it was intriguing, it seemed like more of a novelty than something I'd actually want to taste in my drink.
There's such a wide variety of flavored syrups available, but it's so easy to make homemade simple syrup. For an unflavored simple syrup, equal parts sugar and water are boiled until the sugar is dissolved. And for fruit syrups, 1 part water, 1 part sugar and 2 parts berries are boiled then strained, leaving beautiful jewel-colored, fruity syrups.
An Italian soda is nothing more than ice, syrup and club soda, and can be topped off with a little cream to make them even better. I made two flavored syrups, blackberry and strawberry. No bacon, though!
As I thought about those days of serving coffee, muffins and bagels, I remembered my favorite way to eat a bagel with my coffee - toasted, then spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam. The jam and cream cheese would get warm and melty, dripping out of the crispy bagel, and every bite burst with tangy sweetness. So for a quick lunch with the strawberry soda, I made a grilled cheese sandwich, filled with cream cheese and fresh strawberries, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
That sandwich was like heaven on a plate, and almost made me feel 16 again, eating my favorite bagel with an icy cold Italian soda.
Homemade Berry Syrup
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- 1 part water
- 1 part granulated sugar
- 2 parts berries
Cook's Note: Although I've only made this with berries, I'm sure it would also work well with other fruits like peaches, mangoes and cherries. If using fruit with a very high water content like watermelon, I would suggest adding less water.
Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the berries, return to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Reduce to low and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Remove from the heat; pour through a mesh strainer, pressing the fruit with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar until chilled and ready to use.
Yields 1 1/2 cups syrup (if using 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 2 cups berries)
Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen
Italian Cream Sodas
printable recipe
- ice
- 1-2 tablespoons syrup
- club soda
- splash of cream, half 'n' half or whole milk
Fill a tall glass halfway full of crushed ice. Pour the syrup over the ice (start with less, then add more to adjust to as sweet as you like). Add the club soda, filling an inch from the top of the glass. Add the cream.
Garnish with berries and a tall straw for stirring.
Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen
Balsamic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Grilled Sandwich
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- 8 slices good bakery bread (I used Rosemary Bread)
- butter-flavored baking spray
- 6 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, cold (or Mascarpone)
- 12 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (I used a Strawberry Lemon finishing balsamic)
Preheat a griddle over medium heat. Place the bread on a large cutting board. Spray one side of the bread with the butter-flavored baking spray. Turn bread over and spread all 8 pieces with the cream cheese (the bread I used was firm enough that the cold cream cheese didn't tear it; if your bread is softer, let the cream cheese sit out at room temperature to soften up a little first). Place strawberries on 4 of the bread slices and top with the other 4 slices of bread.
Place sandwiches on the hot griddle and place a lid or bowl over them to contain the heat. Grill until golden brown, then carefully flip over and grill until golden on the other side.
Just before serving, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and serve with fresh strawberries.
Yields 4 servings.
Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen


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The first slide - the topic of the report and information about you
The first slide of your presentation should have the following attributes:
- Table of contents: this is where you have the core of your presentation and this is the only list which is allowed to be used in a presentation.
- You will need to be able to tell the table of content to your audience in order for them to be aware of your topic, the exact points you are to discuss and the arguments you are to raise.
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didn't see this mentioned - since you can forfeit tournament battles with no hp penalty, you can use wish to heal up pets that are low on hp. with celestials i save dragon for last, it has no attacks first 2 rounds. so put wish pet in first and cast wish, then switch in pet that needs heal, heal hits, forfeit. repeat as needed.Likebigbuttz wrote:Wish heals the active pet in the next round 50% of its max HP so will be bigger but only heals one pet. Only a Magic Lamp, Magical Crawdad and Zao have this.
they only ways they could really nerf this trick would be to have pets lose hp% on tournament battle forfeit like in wild pet battles, or disallow forfeits completely for tournament. i predict they will do one of these at some point. but for now wish/forfeit works.
i have 3 unborn, breeds i don't care (since all they do is doom and suicide). they are much much easier to get now, my 3rd was at the first spot i checked in crystalsong. with 2 water spirits and 2 chromins, i have 3 beasts of fable teams (since spirit and chromin usually won't die and can be healed back up btwn celestial fights).


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Elements and issues of greens renovation
For decades researchers, agronomists, golf-course superintendents and grounds-maintenance managers have realized the importance of providing a healthy environment for the development and maintenance of high-quality turfgrass putting greens. One of the key elements for providing the proper environment for vigorously developing root systems and healthy turfgrass plants is the use of an effective and economic greens-renovation program.
Most superintendents view the renovation of putting greens as a specific set of processes and procedures to improve the green's physical conditions. Unlike reconstruction, renovation involves taking existing greens and using certain methods of modification to renew and restore the turfgrass and putting surface back to its original high-quality condition.
An extensive renovation project typically consists of a combination of many operations, such as: * Some type of vertical mowing or matting for standing up the turf, cutting runners and dethatching * Some type of soil-cultivating operation such as traditional hollow-tine aeration, Aer-Way-type slicing, deep-soil water injection or deep hollow-tine coring or drilling * A major topdressing and application of soil/plant nutrients * Broadcast overseeding or slit seeding * Some variation of a flushing or watering program.
Another example of an extremely effective renovation program may consist simply of some type of vertical mowing followed by a light topdressing. These procedures are viewed as above-and-beyond the normal cultural practices used during day-to-day golf-course maintenance operations.
Reconstruction, on the other hand, is a totally different operation. It involves totally disassembling and removing the existing green and rebuilding it as new. This typically means bowling out the existing site and reshaping the subsurface, installing a new drainage system and finishing by shaping new root-zone materials. If not monitored closely, this process can change the architectural design of the green. (In certain instances, major renovation projects can mimic reconstruction.)
The need for renovation Historically, turfgrass managers have used various renovation programs for the relief of what most would consider common problems due to normal maintenance and play. Before developing a plan for renovation, determine if you have a true need for this operation. After all, it can be time-consuming and costly. Don't renovate just for the sake of renovation.
Some of the more common reasons for renovating are: * To relieve soil compaction from rainfall, irrigation, and heavy play and equipment traffic * To relieve or remove thatch buildup by coring, vertical mowing or topdressing * To promote new root and shoot growth and development in certain turfgrasses * To control or eliminate grain problems * To improve moisture and nutrient penetration to the plant root zone * To break up or modify layered soil conditions due to changes in topdressing materials. Some examples of uncommon reasons for renovation are: * To introduce new turfgrass varieties to replace older varieties * To convert from warm-season grasses to cool-season grasses or vice versa * With deep-soil cultivation, to break up hard-pan or other layering problems.
Mark Jordan, certified golf-course superintendent (CGCS) at Westfield Companies Country Club's South Course (Westfield Center, Ohio), says, "We try to complete two major greens renovations each year. Our goal, weather permitting, is to perform a traditional hollow-tine aerification in both early May and early September. Approximately 3 weeks after each traditional application, we follow with a deep-tine aerification. Both coring operations are followed with an application of topdressing material to fill the holes. We are fortunate at Westfield to have two 18-hole facilities. While one course is closed for renovation, the other course can absorb our play traffic."
Joel Brinkman, assistant golf-course superintendent for Brian Sullivan, CGCS at Bel Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif., shares his own renovation views. Brinkman states, "We try to do three to four formal greens renovations each year here at Bel Air Country Club. The goal for our programs is to maintain high-quality putting greens for our members and prevent the encroachment of bermudagrass on our greens. Timing is an important key. We try to space our renovations to avoid disruption of play for our members. We also try to avoid weather-stress situations. We make an effort to avoid renovation projects during July or August."
Factors that affect renovation Many factors affect the decision-making process for putting-green renovation. Obviously, you must determine if the need exists, as discussed earlier. Other important factors that you should consider: * Climatic regions and variations of turfgrass varieties * Proper timing and scheduling of renovation * Costs of renovation * Materials and equipment availability * The availability of properly trained personnel.
The turfgrass varieties and climatic conditions at your golf course should dictate the timing of your renovation program. Certain turfgrass species perform best in specific climatic regions. Thus, the performance and wear of these turfgrasses demand renovation during certain times of the calendar year. For example, if you have cool-season grasses, you should carry out your renovation program in the milder conditions of mid- to late spring or early to mid-fall. These time periods provide optimal growing conditions for turf recuperation and re-establishment. Experts don't recommend renovating cool-season turfgrasses during dormant periods in winter or during summer's high heat. Likewise, carefully consider the proper time and conditions to renovate warm-season grasses.
Scheduling your renovation process is also an important issue. You should always consider membership play, outings and tournament schedules when planning renovation dates. Effective communication with club members or customers is vital for establishing and conducting a successful renovation plan. Your members must come first.
Of course, you must always give foremost consideration to the issue of a renovation's cost. Typically, these costs--such as equipment, materials and personnel--are the only costs for you to consider. These items are extremely important from a budgetary standpoint. Even so, other factors are just as important, such as lost revenue from lost rounds of play or possible membership entertainment losses. If members balk at these costs, be sure to mention the long-term effects of not renovating, which can result in far greater costs.
Dave Conrad, assistant golf-course superintendent at Sunningdale Country Club (Scarsdale, N.Y.), relates his own view. "Pressures from our members place great limitations on when we can renovate our greens," he says. "We try for an autumn renovation every year. However, club tournaments and outing schedules sometimes make it impossible to accomplish our goals."
Materials, equipment and personnel With the continuation of research and development of new technology in turfgrass management, numerous tools, equipment, techniques and materials are available for customizing greens-renovation programs for particular needs and applications. Equipment manufacturers are making great advances in providing specialized cost-effective equipment to perform renovation tasks in a timely manner. Variations in coring, slicing and spiking equipment have given turf managers welcomed options for performing soil-cultivation tasks during renovation. Other valuable renovation tools and processes include water-injection systems, deep-tine aeraters or boring equipment, and the capability of installing micro-drainage systems to relieve or modify isolated problem areas.
Turfgrass research also has provided many different choices for soil-modification materials, chemicals and custom-blended fertilizers, as well as the capabilities of adding beneficial microbes to putting-green soils. Don't forget to take into consideration the physical make-up of existing greens to determine what materials to use in your renovation program.
In many cases, you can achieve effective greens renovation in-house with some carefully considered investments in equipment and by having enough properly-trained personnel available when you need to renovate. All too often renovation schedules conflict with employment trends. Highly-valued seasonal employees are usually not available for early- or late-season renovation projects. A solution to this problem would be to hire temporary service personnel. Another option is to contract with an outside firm to perform specialized renovation needs. If you decide to take advantage of this option, find a reputable company with a successful track record to perform these tasks.
Getting the job done Many important elements can affect a successful greens-renovation program. The key is to develop and customize your own greens-renovation program to meet the needs of your golf course.
With the combination of well-trained and abundant personnel, adequate budgeting, effective planning and scheduling, and proper materials and equipment, you can achieve great success with your greens-renovation program.
David Willoughby is assistant professor and coordinator of the Turfgrass Management Program at the Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute (Wooster, Ohio).
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