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Do You Wear An Apron When You Cook?
YES, I put it on the minute I walk into the kitchen.
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YES, but only if I'm doing something messy.
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NO, and I often pay for it, so I really should.
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NO, I'm a tidy cook.
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NO, I hate aprons.
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Total Votes : 46
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:54 am
Post subject: NOVEMBER '08 DISCUSSION: Do You Wear An Apron When You Cook?
This month's discussion is built around a poll!
I myself voted
NO, and I often pay for it.
I like to walk in and out of the kitchen to stir the stew and then go back to other things, so I prefer to wear normal clothes. But every once in a while, said normal clothes get a splatter of sauce and I'm mad at myself -- I need to try and switch at least to "YES, if I'm doing something messy."
What about you?
Please check the answer that applies, and post a reply to tell us more about the apron situation in your kitchen.
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:14 pm
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when i am working with simple batters (cakes, biscuits, muffins) then i don't wear an apron. anything with grease or requiring major 'whipping' (egg whites) i pop one on. i still have 2 aprons of my maternal grandmother, which i am planning on framing one of these fine days (like one would a vintage hawaiian shirt).
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:21 pm
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Aprons especially set the mood for me to bake. They help to 'center' the experience for me and keep me present in the moment.
As someone who does custom sewing for others, it occurred to me that aprons could serve as a way to embrace traditions. So, I've made aprons for all our our kids and grandkids (believing wholeheartedly that every man should know how to cook and enjoy it!) using old embroidered table cloths from my mother-in-law and grandmother that had some compromising spots or stains for the girls and women , and color coordinated ones for the men in their lives..........keeps the memories alive!
He allowed himself to be swayed by his conviction that human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them, but that life obliges them over and over again to give birth to themselves. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:46 pm
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Penelope! I must say i admire your philosophy! And your dedication to it.
I on the other hand relish in an uncheffly (okay I made the word up) mess. Like the surgeons of old who announced their expertise by wearing the bloody gore from their patients I similarly announce to the world that i am hot in the kitchen by arriving in the living room besmeared and besmirched with dough, flour, gravy, splashes of oil and cream etc. etc..! Dick would just shake his head and roll his eyes and suggest I clean up my mess, Ben however is threatening me with a Yuletide apron (but I will foil his plans my friends, yes I will!!)
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:59 pm
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I wear an apron all the time. In the kitchen that is. I got out of the habit for a while, but ended up ruining six shirts beyond repair in one week.
"It's watery....and yet there's a smack of ham."
"It's hot ham water."
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:05 pm
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6 shirts in one week!! Erin!!! Trying to establish a new Guiness book of Records category??????
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:22 pm
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I have several nice aprons, including one given to me with my name embroidered across the front. My favorite, though, is a smock-like apron made for me by my grandmother maybe 30 years ago.
Nevertheless, I rarely wear an apron except for holiday meals - perhaps it is to evoke precious memories of family holidays of yesteryear.
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:34 pm
Post subject: Maybe if I move them from the closet...
I rarely think to put on an apron, but when I do think of it and tie one on, it really brings me pleasure. I feel much more relaxed while I'm cooking (no glancing down in a mild panic that I've splashed something on my shirt....again) and I do like having a towel tucked into my apron strings -- easy access at all times! My aprons are hanging in a closet off the kitchen, so I think if I put a couple on a hook in the kitchen where I can see them, I'd be much more likely to put one on!
All the aprons I have mean something to me -- some family heirlooms, some special gifts, some from personal appearances or food events. Framing one of my special ones sounds like a great idea!
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:53 pm
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I always wear one if I'm doing anything messy (or potentially so), especially when I get home late and am too desperate for dinner to take the time to change out of nice work clothes... which means that on more than one occasion I've ended up cooking dinner wearing an apron, heels and pearls. (Despite being just about the most un-June-Cleaver-like person I know...)
I've only got one apron, to which I'm quite attached - it has a 'recette de bonheur' printed on it in French (my mom brought it back from a trip to Quebec ages ago, and I've had it for about seven years now). David, maybe you could suggest that Ben get you one of them... who knows, you might actually come to like wearing it!
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:49 pm
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I am a horribly messy cook, and I always spatter or drip things on my shirts. In fact, even when I wear an apron (they have to be the full length ones-- not the skimpy little below the waist ones that do no good in my opinion) I often manage to spray or drip some horrible oily substance down underneath the apron or on my sleeves. Full strength Citrasolve in the laundry helps but I have ruined some shirts to the point where I have to throw them away. My aspiration is to get one of those white chef's jackets to protect everything! In the meantime I check every shirt that goes in the laundry under a bright light because those greasy spots just won't go away once they have been in the dryer.
I may sound like I am obsessively neat or clean, but actually I am more the opposite. I just really don't like the look of food stains on my clothes, and I can't seem to keep my food where it belongs-- in the pan, on my plate and in my mouth! I think I am a two year old who never grew up.
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:46 pm
Post subject: Wearing aprons
I nearly always wear an apron in the kitchen; in fact , even if I have my daggiest old clothes on I wear one; habit I guess! My favourite is a bright one I was given from Provence, France.
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:20 am
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I mostly wear an apron.The day I don't is the day I splash oil or batter. Sometimes its an old freebie from a wine company. If I'm wanting to feel extra special I wear a very nice freebie from a champagne house.
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:02 am
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Never, what's a couple more stains on the old t-shirts or Levi's!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:05 pm
Post subject: Aprons
I always wear an apron and have several generations hanging in my kitchen closet. I wear the newest and prettiest for company and the worst for messy jobs. My favorite is one from Liberty in London that has a waterproof surface. Very handy for splashy situations where company is around.
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:47 pm
Post subject: Do you wear an apron when you cook ?
yes, always have on an apron when cooking
have extras for company too
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The Democratic presidential nominee-apparent seldom speaks directly to Black people, but when he does it is usually to denounce individuals once close to him or to criticize The Race in general for some moral failing. Thus it was no surprise that Barack Obama used the occasion of Father's Day to give Black males the back of his hand, no doubt to the delight of millions of potential white supporters. Black males have "abandoned their responsibilities, acting like boys instead of men," said Obama, citing statistics on female-headed households. "You and I know how true this is in the African-American community."
Even the New York Times could see through Obama's transparent bid for white approval at Black people's expense. Reporter Julie Bosman noted that Obama "laid out his case in stark terms that would be difficult for a white candidate to make" - terms (such as boy?) that "his campaign hopes [will] resonate among white social conservatives in a race where these voters may be up for grabs."
In effect, Obama is following an established American electoral tradition of running against Black people.
That's from Glen Ford's "Obama Insults Half a Race" (Black Agenda Report) and, to no surprise, Barack's doing what so many Republicans who supported him wanted: trashing African-Americans. No one should be surprised by this. Why would Barack hesitate to throw African-Americans under the bus? He's not Black, he's bi-racial. His mother was White and his father was Black. He's traversed two worlds and told himself he could master both. Betty's right, it is like the subplot of Imitation of Life. Read the rountable in the gina & krista round-robin tomorrow. We just got done doing it and Betty's on fire. There is no one Barack will not throw under the bus.
He scored some points with his White Republican base (that will not be voting Democratic elsewhere on the ballot) by calling out African-American fathers. And did you hear him say a word about the prison rates? Did you hear him call that out? No. Did you hear him call out the employment rate? No.
Jobs, stiffer sentences, any factor that might apply is of no use to Barack. Society does not exist, nor do its ways. It's all a personal responsibility with Barack and, if that sounds familiar, you should remember it's the Republican way. That's only surprising if you missed Ford and Bruce Dixon reporting on how Barack was DLC and lied about it.
My fan Kevin Zeese wrote me again and seems to think I'm just sitting around on my ass all day. I guess you don't like to picture your heroes working up a sweat.
Kevin, I'm on the road speaking out against the illegal war. Last Saturday when we got back home, I immediately took one portrait after another (thank you to Dona who scheduled them for me) because I don't even have time to work these days. The bills don't stop just because I'm on the road. (Thanks to Ty who is dispensing the photos I developed Sunday.)
Kevin, I'm sure you're very busy but so am I.
I've also already demonstrated the problem you think I need to prove and don't have time (and don't want the frustration) to re-read that bad article again. I said it was the construct.
That shouldn't be shocking.
And I would assume that with Barack's interview to CNN revealing he had no plan for Iraq and wasn't intending to enter the White House with any plan, I would assume you could be working on that. Or maybe you could work on what a slap in the face to the left it is that he has abandoned public financing?
We've heard non-stop whining for years about how money influences elections. And now Barack's gone back on his word (no surprise). But, watch Kevin, the same people who usually call it out will act like this is terrific.
Barack is the spoiled brat and our 'watchdogs' on the left are the parents who spoil and baby him.
Or are we supposed to ignore the work of real independent journalists like John Pilger on exactly where Barack's money comes from? It's not those five dollar key chains that's brought in all the dough. It's the money from special interests.
Repeating, Ralph Nader is the only choice if you care about ending the illegal war. In the talks we do, C.I. generally grabs a topic in the news as well as war resisters and Ava generally grabs activism. I do politics and I am getting the word out on Ralph as best I can. I really don't think articles that read "John McCain drowns puppies. Barack is exactly the same on policies but he does have a base that if . . ." help Nader's campaign. Nor do they help the truth.
Want to end the illegal war? Start telling the truth. Barack's minor fan base (all of whom have not voted and all of whom will not voted -- a lesson Ted Kennedy learned after Mass.) isn't getting into the White House and whether they will ever hold their heart throb accountable if he does depends upon the information they have. Equally true is that as long as he's given passes (for his 'movement'!), he's not going to feel any pressure to offer a plan to end the illegal war.
Closing with C.I.'s "Iraq snapshot:"
Thursday, June 19, 2008. Chaos and violence continue, Matthis Chiroux gets attention from Big Media, Barack finds a new left belief to sell out, and more.
Starting with war resistance. Matthis Chiroux announced May 15th that he would not deploy to Iraq. Chiroux had served in the army and been honorably discharged. Then came the 'recall.' The day he was due to report was June 15th and he did not deploy and explained why in a public statement. Ben Evans (AP) covers Chiroux story today and gives the backstory of being raised in Auburn, Alabama, getting his diploma from Auburn High School, signing up with the army. Evans reports that the military has not yet contacted Chiroux for refusing to deploy and he quotes Chiroux explaining, "I have just come to the point where I have the strength to stand for what I know is right. I feel like it's my responsibility as a soldier and keeping with the higher values of this nation to oppose this . . . I'm not going anywhere. They know where to find me."
There is a growing movement of resistance within the US military which includes Megan Bean, Chris Bean, Matthis Chiroux, Richard Droste, Michael Barnes, Matt Mishler, Josh Randall, Robby Keller, Justiniano Rodrigues, Chuck Wiley, James Stepp, Rodney Watson, Michael Espinal, Matthew Lowell, Derek Hess, Diedra Cobb, Brad McCall, Justin Cliburn, Timothy Richard, Robert Weiss, Phil McDowell, Steve Yoczik, Ross Spears, Peter Brown, Bethany "Skylar" James, Zamesha Dominique, Chrisopther Scott Magaoay, Jared Hood, James Burmeister, Jose Vasquez, Eli Israel, Joshua Key, Ehren Watada, Terri Johnson, Clara Gomez, Luke Kamunen, Leif Kamunen, Leo Kamunen, Camilo Mejia, Kimberly Rivera, Dean Walcott, Linjamin Mull, Agustin Aguayo, Justin Colby, Marc Train, Abdullah Webster, Robert Zabala, Darrell Anderson, Kyle Snyder, Corey Glass, Jeremy Hinzman, Kevin Lee, Mark Wilkerson, Patrick Hart, Ricky Clousing, Ivan Brobeck, Aidan Delgado, Pablo Paredes, Carl Webb, Stephen Funk, Blake LeMoine, Clifton Hicks, David Sanders, Dan Felushko, Brandon Hughey, Logan Laituri, Jason Marek, Clifford Cornell, Joshua Despain, Joshua Casteel, Katherine Jashinski, Dale Bartell, Chris Teske, Matt Lowell, Jimmy Massey, Chris Capps, Tim Richard, Hart Viges, Michael Blake, Christopher Mogwai, Christian Kjar, Kyle Huwer, Wilfredo Torres, Michael Sudbury, Ghanim Khalil, Vincent La Volpa, DeShawn Reed and Kevin Benderman. In total, at least fifty US war resisters in Canada have applied for asylum.
Information on war resistance within the military can be found at The Objector, The G.I. Rights Hotline [(877) 447-4487], Iraq Veterans Against the War and the War Resisters Support Campaign. Courage to Resist offers information on all public war resisters. In addition, VETWOW is an organization that assists those suffering from MST (Military Sexual Trauma).
The refugee crisis. Today on KPFA's The Morning Show, co-host Aimee Allison spoke with Sarnata Reynolds of Amnesty International and Joshua van Praag (director of Iraqis In Egypt) about the Iraqis who have been internally and externally displaced as a result of the illegal war. "Most Iraqis are in an urban setting," Reynolds explained of external refugees. "They've actually gone into communities and gone into cities" making it more difficult for relief to be provided from one central location.
Aimee Allison: Is there any historical precedent for this number of people being moved around and what did history teach us about what can be done, what should be done in order to deal with this crisis?
Sarnata Reynolds: The scale of this crisis, as Joshua's pointed out too, it's incredible significant historically. We have seen other huge refugee crisis emerge -- or displacement crisis. Afghanistan actually -- right now -- another country where the US has involvement, has a huge displacement crisis. The difference with this one though is that the amount of people who have left and are really struggling with nothing -- either inside Iraq or outside Iraq and the failure of the international community to respond really at all. Or the primary response of apathy which is really just basically they don't care is shameful. And so what we know from the past and what we know right now is that refugee crisis require international responsiblity and that they require the sharing of the responsiblity.
Aimee Allison: I mean, what's going to happen long term if the international community -- all the countries in that region as well as the United States don't step up with some solutions, some money, to help these people?
Sarnata Reynolds: Well what we're going to see again is people living inside Iraq or outside Iraq without homes, growing more and more desperate, without access to education, perhaps without access -- or right now anyway -- without access to work, without access to health care and people will become more and more destitute. Without any -- Hope will decline, of course it will decline, hope is already declining and so -- It's hard to say what will happen. What we know for sure is that more and more people will become destitute and how they will be treated by host states right now, we don't know. As time goes on, we don't know what will happen if more people aren't resettled out of the region and into countries where they can begin to restart their lives and build their family structure again. . . . In terms of historically the scale of this it's hard to predict because it's a huge massive amount of people what we know is that the vast majority of them can't go home right now, probably won't be able to go home for many years and some of them will never be able to go home.
Allison is co-author, with David Solnit, of Army Of None. Reynolds was discussing Amnesty International's new reports on the Iraqi refugee crisis (text, photos, videos). Yesterday we started noting Amnesty's Iraq: Rhetoric and Reality: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis (here for HTML and here for PDF) with sections two and three and ended with some of section four (the myth of the great return). Majid is a father of seven and a widower who had to return to Iraq: "Majid had fled Iraq in February 2008 after two of his nephews, Mansour and Sami, aged 17 and 19, were beheaded by members of an armed group in a rural area north of Baghdad. The young men's mother, Rasha, was reportedly present when in December 2007 armed men in civilian clothes knocked at the door and took away Mansour and Sami. Rasha went to Baghdad and informed Majid about the incident. In the evening a photographer informed the family that the heads of Mansour and Sami had been found on the banks of the Tigris river." In Syria, Majid was unable to be granted residency and the savings were quickly gone : "Weeping, he explained to Amnesty International that he had no alternative but to return to Iraq."
The reality of the small return (as opposed to The Myth of the Great Return), Amnesty finds, is that Majid's experience is the norm with 46% of those who returned also citing the money issue and another 25.6% citing the visa issue. That left 14.1% who returned. Willingly? No. They weren't informed, they were misinformed by a media quick to repeat the propaganda as news. The 14.1% returned after hearing "that the security situation had improved." That never happened. [And credit to the New York Times' Damien Cave and Cara Buckley one more time for telling the truth when it still mattered.] Amnesty points out that the issue of the returns also includes "duration" and that no one had bothered to collect information on that. Amnesty's research indicated that the bulk of returns are planned as "temporary stays".
Looking outside the MidEast, Amnesty finds other obstacles facing refugees. The UK cuts off support services after 21 days if your application for asylum is rejected, the Netheralands do the same after four weeks of the second appeal. Belgium also cuts off most assistance following a rejection and reducing rights (and designates you an "illegal immigrant"), while Denmark pulls most of your rights (such as employment). Germany's especially 'creative.' They're in the midst of taking refugee status away from Iraqis they granted it to previously -- granted while Saddam Hussein was ruling Iraq. Let's repeat that: Iraqis who entered Germany and applied for refugee status, prior to the start of the Iraq War, were recognized as refugees. These same people ("approximately 18,000 Iraqis") are now being informed that they are no longer refugees. Apparently, the government believes Iraq is now safe. It takes a lot of nerve to remove a refugee status after you've granted it -- especially when you're expecting them to return to a war zone.
From this section we'll note the following:
At present, Amnesty International believes that the time is not right for returns of any kind to Iraq, whether they are explicitly forcible or effectively forcible but disguised as "voluntary". In addition to obligations not to forcibly return Iraqis in a direct manner as discussed below, Amnesty International believes that all states must ensure Iraqi refugees are not forced into a situation where they have no real option but to return, so indirectly forcing them to return.
Amnesty International also believes that voluntary returns should not be promoted at present. This view is shared by UNHCR, which does not regard the conditions as conducive to return in safety and dignity as required by international standards. Amnesty International opposes all forms of encouragement of voluntary returns, including indirect and coercive means such as restricting assistance and forcing people into destitution. Amnesty International believes that such policies not only impact on the enjoyment and fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights, but may also put the state in a position where it is in breach of the principle of non-refoulement.
It's too violent for returnees. Turning to some of today's reported violence . . .
Sahar Issa (McClatchy Newspapers) reports a Baghdad car bombing ("adhesive bomb stuck to a civilian car") that claimed 1 life and left two people wounded.
Sahar Issa (McClatchy Newspapers) reports a woman was shot dead in front of her home in Mosul and her husband was wounded. Reuters notes a police officer was shot dead in Mosul
Sahar Issa (McClatchy Newspapers) reports "Mahmoud al-Dwadi was kidnapped by gunmen yesterday" in Diayal Province and that his corpse was discovered by police.
Sahar Issa (McClatchy Newspapers) reports 2 corpses discovered in Baghdad and lat last night ("11:30 p.m.") Sadiq Ismail's corpse was found in Albu Sabah. Reuters notes a corpse discovered in Tuz Khurmato.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera magazine reports, "Iraqi police and soldiers swept house to house through the southern city of Amara and surrounding Maysan province" today. Aref Mohammed (Reuters) estimates 250,000 people inhabit Amara. CBS and AP report that the region's deputy governer (Rafia Abdul-Jabbar) "has been arrested" or 'arrested' by Iraqi troops.
Turning to the peace movement in the United States. The good? Retired Col. Ann Wright continues traveling to speak to groups. Samantha Fex (Molokai Times) reports on Wright's visit to Hawaii: "Col. Wright also provides information about the realities of military enlistment because she wants people to be able to make the most informed decision possible when joining the military" and quotes Wright stating, "It's wonderful to be able to come to a place like Molokai. Small towns and small communities in our country seem to be the places where most of our military enlistees come from. So, it's important to come to a community like this to acknowledge what's going on." The bad? Eric Ruder (Dissident Voice) nails it in his recent piece where he notes no major demonstration since January 27, 2007, a failure to connect with the ones opposed to the illegal war, a desire to repeatedly water down arguments to reach those who still haven't made up their minds, moderate demands (or 'demands') and the cow-towing to the November elections: "The problem is that an electoral calculation without a genuinely antiwar candidate runs smack up against the need to build an antiwar movement capable of forcing whoever ends up in the White House to bring the troops home now."
What does our 'vital' and 'living' peace movement have to show for it? Nicholas Johnston and James Rowley (Bloomberg News) report that the Congress voted yesterday to give Bully Boy all the Iraq War funding he wanted. No conditions, no timelines. That would be the Democratically controlled Congress. Democrats control the House and the Senate. The November 2006 elections were supposed to bring 'change' and they brought nothing. All the Democratic 'leadership' has done is create a back-and-forth over funding the illegal war. It has not stopped funding it. It indicates it will or might. Then it goes ahead and does it anyway. So you get some griping before American tax payer moneys are handed over and that's really all you get for handing control of both houses over to the Democrats. The Iraq War is dropped as an issue by activists and the Democratic Party makes a few noises about Iraq in an attempt to drive up votes in November. And the illegal war drags on. As Mike observed last night, "It's time for CODESTINK and all the other groups that can't focus on Iraq to leave the stage. Just go away, no one will miss you."
Wall Street: $19,103,119; Big Energy $1,102,918; Pharmaceutical Co.'s $696,063. That's Barack Obama's "donation" totals and can be found in this Ralph Nader video. Those numbers explain why Barack broke his pledge regarding public financing. Sam Youngman (The Hill) reports that Barack declared today "that he will not accept public financing for the general election". As Brian Edwards-Tiekert worded it on the seven a.m. news break on KPFA (first segment of The Morning Show), Barack is "abandoning an earlier committment to use public financing if his Republican rival did as well" and "Today's announcement marks the first time that a presidential candidate has opted out of the public financing system for a general election since that system was created in 1974." Back in February, Jeff Zeleny and Steven Greenhouse (New York Times) quoted Barack declaring, "If I am the nominee, I will make sure our people talk to John McCain's people to find out if we are willing to abide by the same rules and regulations with respect to the general election going forward. It would be presumptuous of me to start saying now that I am locking into something when I don't even know if the other side will agree to it." At the LA Times' political blog, trash Amina Khan is an embarrassment -- but that was clear when we said "LA Times' political blog," wasn't it? And they wonder why so many are about to lose jobs? At the grown ups table, Perry Bacon Jr. (Washington Post) quotes John McCain (presumptive GOP presidential nominee) declaring, "Senator Obama's reversal on public financing is one of a number of reversals that he has taken. He said he would stick to the agreement. He didn't. This is a big, big deal. He has completely reversed himself and gone back, not on his word to me, but the commitment he made to the American people." Jonathan D. Salant (Bloomberg News) quotes Barack explaining, "The public financing of presidential elections as it exists today is broken, and we face opponents who have become masters at gaming this broken system." How interesting, go back to the February New York Times link and you won't find any of those 'concerns.' They appear to have sprouted overnight. No talk of 527s. This is appalling and you need to see how Panhandle Media plays it because early indication appears to be that our 'left' media outlets are rushing to justify it and, in fact, celebrate the decision. One more belief tossed on the bonfire for the Cult of Saint Bambi. Public financing came about for a reason and, while it does need fixing, Barack's not proposed fixing it. (Like his Iraq War 'plan,' "Details to come later!") He's never voiced concerns for the system. Now he wants to pretend that anything other than greed is at play here. And what's Panhandle Media going to do? Go ga-ga again at the dollar signs? Do they have even an ounce of integrity left at this point or have they sold it all off as an in-kind-contribution to St. Bambi?
Democracy 21's Fred Wertheimer issued the following on Barack's decision:
Democracy 21 is very disappointed that Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) has decided not to accept public financing for his presidential general election campaign.
We had hoped and expected that Senator Obama would stick with the public pledge he made to accept public financing and spending limits for the presidential general election, if he was nominated, and if his Republican opponent also agreed to accept public financing and spending limits for the general election. These conditions have been met.
We do not agree with Senator Obama's rationale for opting out of the system. Senator Obama knew the circumstances surrounding the presidential general election when he made his public pledge to use the system.
With his decision, Senator Obama will become the first major party presidential nominee to reject public financing for his general election campaign, since the public financing system was established in 1974.
Senator Obama's decision to opt out of the general election public financing system makes it all the more important for Senator Obama to personally make clear to the public in no uncertain terms that if he is elected, one of the early priorities for his Administration will be enacting legislation to repair the presidential public financing system.
In the current Congress, Senator Obama is one of the three lead Senate sponsors of the Presidential Funding Act of 2007 (S.2412), legislation to fix the presidential public financing system, particularly the system for presidential primaries. The other lead Senate sponsors of this bipartisan legislation are Senators Russell Feingold (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME).
Revitalizing the presidential public financing system is essential to protecting the integrity and credibility of the presidency and the interests of citizens in fair government decisions.
It needs to be called out. But watch everyone hope and pray that their past words on the buying of elections is forgotten. Which is why the really embarrassing trot out an American Enterprise Institute type to praise Barack's decision. AEI? That's who the left takes its cues from? They also made time to slam and slime Ralph Nader. How very 'left' of them. Ralph Nader is running for president. Ballot Access notes Indiana's restrictive laws and that "Indiana is one of only five states in which Ralph Nader has never appeared on the ballot." They noted yesterday that Nader will be on Arizona's ballot. Bitchier Than Thou is asking North Carolina residents to sign the petition so that Nader can make the state's ballot. And Team Nader issued this press release earlier this week from Ralph Nader:
"During his Nobel Laureate acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway, Al Gore laid out in stark terms the single most important act the next President of the US can do to avoid dangerous climate change:'And most important of all, we need to put a price on carbon – with a CO2 tax that is then rebated back to the people, progressively, according to the laws of each nation, in ways that shift the burden of taxation from employment to pollution. This is by far the most effective and simplest way to accelerate solutions to this crisis.'http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2007/gore-lecture_en.htmlSenators Obama and McCain both oppose a CO2 tax and instead favor the more politically expedient, manipulatable, evasive cap-and-trade approach. In the last eight years, Al Gore has invested too much in trying to protect our climate to just a write a blank check of endorsement to a candidate on one of the most important perils of our time. I challenge Al Gore, as one of the leading figures in the war on global warming, to uphold the courage of his convictions and demand that Senator Obama support a carbon pollution tax.The people want the next President to take action to reign in global warming. The litmus test for whether a Presidential candidate is serious about global warming is if he or she has the courage to support a CO2 tax. Unlike a cap-and-trade program, which can be easily gamed, a straight-out carbon tax on hydrocarbon production at the production source forces better choices of technology from the get-go.
Meanwhile Iraqi oil production is not suffering. They're at record levels. But Big Oil wants Iraq and Andrew E. Kramer (New York Times) reports they've got it, via no-bid contracts. Exxon Mobil, Shell, Total and BP all have contracts -- not via the Iraqi Parliament which refuses to legalize the theft of Iraqi oil but via Iraq's Oil Ministry. Andy Rowell (Oil Change) observes, "The long wait may finally be over to claim the last great prize left for the oil industry. But not, importantly, how the oil industry, or the Bush administration wanted it to."
AP states: "The deals, once signed, are something of a stopgap measure to help Iraq begin to increase production until the country is able to approve a new national oil law - now held up by political squabbles among Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds."
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: Prep: 30-40 minutes
2 cans white Great Northern beans
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
1 small onion
1 small can sliced jalapenos, drained
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons milk
1 tbsp. olive oil
In a large sauce pan, brown the cubed chicken in the olive oil for about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, while stirring the cubes.
Add the jalapenos, cayenne, tomatoes, and beans.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Cook for about 15 minutes then add milk.
Stir constantly.
Chili should be thick and chunky when served.
Servings: about 4
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Like all SHAWL skeins in the Azurite collection, Azurite D is dyed with a fade/gradient that matches the geometry of a triangular shawl - in this case the orange end is the cast-on, dyed with shorter sections to match the short rows at the beginning of a shawl. The sections of colour get longer and longer as the shawl grows, ending with purples at the bind off.
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Memory game 2 player - black and red
Play Memory game :
Memory game 2 player - black and red:
A great Memory game for 2 players with many black, red or white symbols like footprints, pieces of puzzle, music notes, hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades and many others... This game is a bit difficult because pictures are very similar! You can play with a friend or against the computer, so choose your favourite game mode and have fun!
How to play online memory 2 player:
You can play with a friend or against the computer (automatic mode), the game tells you when it's your turn to play. You can change the game mode thanks to the buttons located below the game.
The purpose of the game is to reconstruct the pairs of cards by turning them 2 by 2. If the cards turned face up are the same (a pair) you win and you can replay, otherwise your turn ends (the cards are automatically turned face down) and the turn moves to the next player. When the players have found all the pairs, the game ends and the player who have found the largest number of pairs wins the game!
In the automatic mode, the game is more difficult because the computer has an excellent memory and it never wrong.
You will find the Quick memory game rules here, or you can also Download the Printable game rules in PDF format.
Every time you start a new game, a random selection of the cards ensures a different game, so you can replay endlessly.
This game is compatible with all devices: desktop, tablets and smartphones. The content and the game adjust automatically to your device, so do not hesitate to play on a tablet or a smartphone.
Why play memory game for 2 players
It's a great two-player game to train and boost the memory in a playful way. Moreover, it's a good way to have fun with a friend, and to test who have the best memory.


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Confirmed 39 dead now , RIP .
Reports coming in of an attack in a disco in Turkey Istanbul ,35 dead lots injured, apparently a lone bomber dressed as Santa carried out the attack in a packed disco of new years eve revelers. When will this madness end , RIP .
Kerem ???
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I wonder if the assailant is already back in Syria.
sorry, just saw the thread.
firstly we are OK. no harm done to any of our relatives.
the attack took place in Reina. a high-end night club whos customers are mostly rich people, mostly foreigners. it is located in bosphorus.
it is also 250mts away from local police station btw.
the media tells that one attacker came in, threw a flashbang, shot down a 21yrs old police officer (one of three) who was waiting outside of the club, also shot down the guards, entered the club and started shooting his AK and he spent 3-4 mags.
the club was heavily crowded... 39 people died during the attack. after spending his ammo (police found only one bullet left in the rifle) he went in to the WC, he changed his outfit and blended into the people who are rushing out of the club and vanished....
the suspect is identified as a Kyrgyz national
Deaths by nationality
Turkish 11
Saudi Arab 7
Lebanese 3
Jordanian 2
Moroccan 2
Indian 2
Iraq 2
Tunisia 2
Kuwait 1
Russian 1
Belgium 1
Israel 1
Syrian 1
Canadian 1
now rumours;
there were 3 attackers, one of which was female.
there was a Saudi Prince in disguise in the club who is killed by the terrorists and he was the main target. there is a US national witness (Jake or Jakob Raak) also wounded during the attack. due to his contradictionary statements and incrediblye calm state after the attack caused the rumours about him being one of shooters.
so here is the conspiracy theory;
it is known that some important Arabian businessman (related to Royal Families) will celebrate the new year in Reina. they were the targets.
a Kyrgyz ISIS militant also attached to the scenario for a nice ISIS mislead.
that US citizen made a reservation for three with his "Arab-like" name unobstrusively. with the combination of his name & bearded look he blended in without problem.
when the Kyrgyz came in firing his AK, starting a chaos, these guys drew their weapons and shot their targets in the head & chest.
when they are done Kyrgyz & other friends of this guy escape but this one couldnt. so he played "nice American tourist wounded during the brutal attack"
2 days later he hastly departured for US alone!
now the weird details
the US citizens contradictionary statements;
- these crazy people came and shoot everything
(2 secs later)
- i dont know i saw one person, they are shooting and hiding man, ... got ak-47
note the NGIC cap
also autopsies revealed that there are many victims got shot in head&chests from point blank range
later revealed that this guy is an ex-military guy, president of a military related company (linkedin acc), 2 days later he is bidded farewell by the hospital personnel which is a bit weird because we are told that he wasnt alone when he came here.
also another conspiracy theory:
all i know that if ISIS was really behind this attack, that would simply be a suicide bomber not a shooter who can only shoot 40 people out of 500+ in a very tight space at very close range with 3-4 mags of AK.
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Abdulgadir Masharipov, code named "Abu Muhammed Horasani", is caught by the police in Istanbul.
He was in a safe house with one other Kyrgyz national man along with three other woman and his 4 yrs old son.
His wife and daughter(1,5 yrs old) were captured at 12 Jan 2017. The family came here back in 2016.
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Judas Priest Reveal 'Crossfire' Song Clip From Upcoming Album
Judas Priest have been unveiling a steady stream of previews and full versions of songs from their upcoming album 'Redeemer of Souls,' which will be released July 8. In the clip above you can listen to a snippet of the song 'Crossfire' along with commentary from frontman Rob Halford.
Speaking of the metal god, he was recently interviewed by 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie and he went into further detail about the musical direction of 'Redeemer of Souls.'
"We've been using the 'Nostradamus' experience as a bit of a reference point," Halford says. "That was our first and only concept album, and we love that record and there's still more to come with that. It's a type of project if you wanna call it, that's got a long life, and we have many many more ideas to bring to the table with 'Nostradamus,' but as a musical reference and because it's been six years since 'Nostradamus,' it's never six years. I think it's six years, and three years since we played out live on the road. We were just raring to get back into full on classic Priest mode."
Halford continues, "Forty years later, we're still making what we feel is some of the best metal of the genre from Priest. So, that was where the attention was to make a record that embodies everything that you love as a Priest fan, and everything that you love about classic metal. So, it was that and it was also the word relentless -- let's keep it relentless, let's not take any steps back. So, from the opening, thundering storm of 'Dragonaut' through all the way to the final rallying cry, 'Battle Cry,' and then the cool down song, as it's getting to be called "Beginning of the End," it's just nonstop. It's roaring, I think it really sends a strong, strong signal that Priest is back again."
As far as the other songs and snippets from 'Redeemer of Souls,' you can listen to 'March of the Damned' here. Check out the title track at this location. To preview a minute or so of 'Halls of Valhalla,' go here.
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Florida Man Killed By His Rare Pet Bird
By Bill Galluccio
April 14, 2019
A 75-year Florida man was killed by a rare, exotic bird that is considered one of the most dangerous flightless birds in the world. Marvin Hajos bred rare birds on his farm and was attacked by a cassowary after he fell in his backyard.
Cassowaries are large flightless birds that are about six feet tall, weigh between 120 and 160 pounds and have four-inch long dagger-like claws. They are capable of running at a top speed of 30-miles-per-hour, can jump up to seven feet and are even adept swimmers.
Police received a 911 call around 10 a.m. from Hajos saying that he had fallen and needed help. As officers were responding to the scene, they received another call from somebody at the farm who reported that the cassowary was attacking Hajos. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police are saying that it was a tragic accident and have secured the exotic bird in a cage on the property.
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Second half gets underway
How about that NL? Wouldn't it be something if it turns out that Broxton gets the last out of the Midsummer Classic and the Fall Classic, with one happening in Anaheim and the other in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium?
Lots of preview stories in the media today about the second half and while some have said that our schedule will be more difficult than most, others have said it will be easier. I guess it all depends on perspective. We will be playing a lot of teams over .500, but we'll also be playing the NL West a lot, and we've fared quite well against our own division, as you all know. In fact, the Dodgers actually have the best record in the NL against NL teams, so that's a good sign, too.
But there's plenty of work to be done…four teams are right in the thick of things in the NL West and with Manny coming off the DL, here's hoping the team can stay healthy from here through the end of October.
The last six games against the Cards have ended in Dodger Ws. How about a seventh?
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It would be really nice if Broxton's save in the All-Star Game resulted in the Dodgers winning a 7 game World Series (but I'd take a 4 or 5 game series in the AL Park as well, or a 6 game series win…).
It'd also be really nice for Frank McCourt to realize that, though it didn't take an A.L. East approach to win in the N.L. Wests of last decade, it will take an A.L. East attitude to compete with the likely A.L. East team we'd have a good chance of facing should we reach the World Series.
I still separate The Game from The Business, and to me, the revelations that have come out in the last 72 hours has the ability to solidify the team in their quest for a championship in a new Dodger world where nothing is written in stone (or stapled, for that matter).
A Baseball team winning it all in spite of the lavish excesses and childish attitudes of the bickering ownership has Hollywood written all over it.
There is a rumor that Reed Johnson is going on the DL. What mysterious ailment has developed over the last 4 days. Here we go again!!!
Great posts by all these last couple of days.
Oh goody! That means we can keep Anderson longer!!
Reed was put on DL…nagging back injury 🙂 And, yes, BPB1, we will be blessed with the clutch hitting from GA 🙂 🙂
I have tried to not let the ownership squabble get in the way of enjoying this season. I figured things would work out one way or the other and there was nothing I can do about it. I admit to being one of those lemmings.
However, as more and more information comes out about the relationship between Frank and Jamie and how they came to where they are today, I have just about had it and ask the same question: why did MLB allow the McCourt's to become "owners" of any franchise, let alone the Dodgers. We all knew the deal didn't really follow all of MLB's guidelines but something had to be done to get Fox out of the picture. Did the McCourt's "pull" something over on MLB? Obviously Frank is good at working with borrowed money and may be a great salesman.
At this point there is little that can save either Frank or Jamie's image. Neither one has the money to buy out the other if it comes to that without even more borrowing. These two people had to know a divorce fight would lead to nothing good but apparently their egos are just too big. Sad.
No surprise on the Johnson move and it probably would've been Sherrill again if he wasn't waived.
Did anyone see this and yes I know it's a bay site so there might be some who's seen it?
I wish I could edit that post and should've read takes notes Mccourt.
Well it look like Willis signed to a minor lague contract with the Giants.
? Sherrill not sure he'd go to Minors
The way he's pitched all year, that takes quite a bit of gall on Sherrill's part don't you think?
Unless of course George knows he can't get minor leaguers out either.
Shad, thanks for the article about the sale of the Golden State Warriors. Reminds us of the same thing Frank and Jamie said when they bought the Dodgers. I guess every franchise is "storied" to the new owner.
Gosh freaking announces jinxed they just had to mention those 2 walks?
No problem lbirken.
Kershaw a little shaky so far. They said Carpenter has been struggling lately, I don't see it so far.
Nice DP by the Dodgers. Holiday gives us one again, but not as bad as the dropped fly ball.
Alright DRE!! That's the way to break the ice!
"What was her (Jamie's) biggest impact on the organization?
"I still have no idea. Oh, maybe the hiring of Ned Colletti. I've heard stories that she became close friends with Jeff Kent after he volunteered to help domestic violence victims as part of her WIN Initiative. Both she and Frank respected Kent's willingness to serve the community. Jeff mentioned Ned Colletti to Jamie because he knew they were looking for a GM. Jamie suggested it to Frank. Ned killed in his interview because he didn't ask how much money he'd have to play with. A few former execs told me all this, so take it with a grain of salt. But it starts to make sense that Kent was responsible for Colletti when you see the contract extension he was rewarded with after Colletti got there."
The more I read, the angrier I get. Thanks, Jeff, for Ned. Fox and the McKooks…a double disaster. Makes the 22-year championship drought easier to fathom.
The whole article: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-thoughts/post/_/id/6728/behind-the-scenes-with-the-mccourts
Not the way I was hoping to start the second half!
Totally sucks!!! Put Sherrill in. Let him work on his recovery since he is probably too selfish to go to the minors to get it together!!! Bast*rd!!! No, I won't go down, I'll stay here and hurt the team. What a piece of sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol 4-17 vs them in Stl and what is it with this stadium and the old busch?
You kidding me Torre this game is out of reach let Sherrill finish it.
I forgot Link was back but still.
Obviously Sherrill didn't accept going down to the minors. Oh what the hell, stick it to the basturds George – the team might as well be just as dysfunctional as its management.
Clayton Kershaw, who was scheduled to start the game, and the Dodgers' four All-Stars — relievers Jonathan Broxton and Hong-Chih Kuo, shortstop Rafael Furcal and right fielder Andre Ethier — all were excused from the workout. Torre said Broxton and Kuo showed up anyway, leading to a lighter moment during pitchers' fielding practice.
Kuo, whose throwing error led to the only American League run in Tuesday night's 3-1 National League victory in the All-Star Game, was the first pitcher to field a ball during practice. Torre said Kuo then received an ovation from his teammates when he made a perfect throw to first base.
Short hops
Torre said Ethier, who played center field for the first time since college when he started there in the All-Star Game, is the team's backup center fielder with Reed Johnson on the DL. But Torre indicated he still hoped to avoid that situation, so regular center fielder Matt Kemp figures to play every inning of every game — something he has done for most of the season anyway — until Johnson returns. … Torre said James McDonald remains the odds-on favorite to be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and take over the fifth spot in the rotation when it comes up on Monday night against San Francisco, but that it hasn't been made official yet. However, Torre did say McDonald has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Isotopes on Friday against Round Rock in anticipation of the callup.
Tony Jackson covers the Dodgers for ESPNLosAngeles.com.
The article starts out about Sherrill
The Dodgers 1) barely ever win St. Louis, 2) never do well after a break, and 3) usually don't fare well against upper-echelon pitching. Therefore, tonight's loss is as surprising as seeing the sun at dawn.
Interesting that Sherrill remains on the active roster while being outrighted. Strange game. I hope he sticks…I like Sherrill.
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Oh oh Ned there a former Giants they got released yesterday.
I wonder what's Belliard problem is? After all the heat we've been giving Anderson and now it's the time to get on Belliard now and he's like 0/18.
April 19 38 8 11 3 1 1 6 4 5 0 0 .289 .349 .500 .849
May 12 25 2 6 2 0 0 3 4 5 0 1 .240 .345 .320 .665
June 17 36 5 7 2 0 1 5 6 8 1 1 .194 .310 .333 .643
July 6 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 .000 .167 .000 .167
Belliard As PH 29 27 3 5 2 0 0 2 1 10 0 0 .185 .207 .259 .466
Anderson As PH 45 44 3 9 2 0 1 4 1 10 0 0 .205 .222 .318 .540
Ethier 2 hits last night and Prado 1 hit give Ethier a .02 lead in the batter title and we have Ethier and Loney in the top 10 in the batting average and if Furcal gets enough PA would be 3 if Loney keep his average up.
Ouch thanks for draining it Anderson and Belliard.
Personally, I thought Anderson would come around, and Joe should keep putting him out there until he showed he can't do it. Well…. Don't think we can afford this much longer.
I hardily agree with those who think Sherrill should be outta here one way or another. This is p**s-poor hanging around, taking up a much needed spot in the pen. Let's hope his mommy tells him to start holding up his end of the bargain.


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WHEN John Arundel Theobalds was killed during the Second World War in 1944, he left behind three children.
Brigadier Theobalds – known to his friends as Jack – was only 42 when he was killed by a suicide bomber while fighting the Japanese in Burma.
Now his son Simon Theobalds will see his memory honoured tomorrow as his name appears on a list of names read out at a Turning the Pages ceremony, which honours young men from Oxfordshire killed during the two world wars.
Simon, who served with the same regiment as a Major later known as the Royal Green Jackets, said: "I was three years old when he was killed and I never knew him.
"I did a bit of research and he served with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infan- try.
"I asked if my father's name could be included."
With the service taking place the day before Armistice Day, he added: "It is perfect. I will find myself laying a wreath the following day. It is a Remembrance weekend."
Brigadier Theobalds joined the Army in 1921 aged 20, serving entirely with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
He had only taken command of his brigade two weeks before he was killed on May 16, 1944.
He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Order, which Simon from King George VI in December 1945.
Representatives of the armed forces and families congregate at Christ Church Cathedral to remember members of the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars and the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry every other month.
The tradition of reading out 20 names started years ago.
Last year, the Oxford Mail started publishing the names of men being read out in the hope it will allow other families of those killed to know they are being recognised in this way.
Organiser, Colonel Mike Vince, said: "We have been doing it for a number of years. It is a matter of remembering those for serving their country.
"This time last year we had 150 people attend the service, but it is normally between 30 and 40."
- Do you know any of the other names on the list of names being read out tomorrow? Call reporter Emma Harrison on 01865 425430.


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It's a familiar scene – the wee hours of the morning are ticking away and your head is bent over a stack of notes, desperately trying to cram as much knowledge into your head before the test in the morning.
Because of the way our education system works, this process of hard studying has become almost synonymous with the act of learning, and the inevitable tests and exams that bookend this ordeal merely assess how much information has stuck.
But a new study reveals that the tests themselves do more good for our ability to learn that the many hours before them spent relentlessly poring over notes and textbook. The act of repeatedly retrieving and using learned information drives memories into long-term storage, while repetitive revision produced almost no benefits.
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Bartolo Colon was scratched from Wednesday night's start because of a sore right elbow. Jose Contreras will fill in for Colon. The severity of Colon's injury wasn't known, but it could pave the way for Clayton Richard to get another start if Colon's pain lingers. The Sox, however, would need another left-handed reliever to complement Matt Thornton once he returns.
July 28, 2009
Bartolo Colon won't start tomorrow's game; Jose Contreras will
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Hi I have been playing Wartune a for 3 years now and every year on the 4th of July we see events for our American players. Now this year Canada turns 150 years old and I haven't seen anything for our Canadian players to celebrate with an event or clothing etc. I know a lot of Canadian players on the game and I think Gaea missed a huge opportunity to support their Canadian players. Sincerely Chris(oneeyee) server 55
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A HAVERFORDWEST military artist who left the Army to focus on community arts is encouraging people to get behind his project.
Barry John MBE was a serving member of the Royal Welsh Regiment for 24 years until the end of last year.
In December the 40-year-old father-of-two left the Army to set-up The VC Gallery – a small independent charity bringing together veterans and the community through art.
The charity, which is based at a studio at the back of Dark Street, has been growing steadily since it was set up in January.
Barry's vision is to bring together people from all walks of life "under the guise of art".
"We keep each other company, we enjoy each other's company – it's about socialising, community spirit and art," said Barry.
"It's about bringing art into the community and getting people engaged in art. Anybody can come and join us."
The studio is a haven for those people wanting to take a different approach to art. A traditional landscape painting with 'boring' spray painted across the canvas hangs on the wall and some of Barry's latest landscape paintings feature a red sea, blue land and green sky – something he calls "being brave" with colour .
"It's about getting creative, getting back to having fun with art and not worrying about techniques," he added.
"People ask for a rubber and I say, 'We don't do rubbers here, your mistake is exactly what we're after'."
The VC Gallery also runs sessions for children and young people which Barry particularly enjoys.
"They really engage with the artistic process," he said. "They are very, very expressive in colour, they have no limitations.
"Great artists have always said they wish they could have that same kind of approach.
"Artists get technical as they get older but to use that colour with such bravery is extraordinary."
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Dear Aunt June,
Picture this. I'm in the dry cleaner's parking lot. I just met with the manager to discuss his new ad in the Little Creek Times. My cell phone rings. It's the recruiting coordinator from Phipps Advertising in Indianapolis (my dream job!) calling to set up an interview for next week. And thenthis is the unbelievable partwithin the hour, the phone rings and it's a partner from that small design firm in nearby Jackson. She tells me that they are looking to hire an associate and want to meet me. Suddenly, I've got two interviews next week after hearing nothing since my interviews on campus.
You've probably heard of Phipps. They're a big name regionally and have clients coast-to-coast. It would be very challenging and exciting workeventually. For the first few years, I'd be in a back office with little client contact. Not so with the small Jackson firm. I would be one of five designers and would have the opportunity to jump right in and put my skills to use.
Hopefully one of these will work out. But what if I get offers from both? I don't know how I'll decide. Big firm versus small firm, hours from home versus an hour from home. Whatever decision I make will determine the course of my life for years to come. Please pray that God will make his will known to me.
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Dear Kelly,
So glad to hear you've got two interviews next week. You may have some big decisions ahead of you. I can tell you feel pressure to make the "right ones." Most everyone feels that kind of pressure when faced with a tough choice, but sometimes Christians get themselves into a bind trying to discern God's will. Remember, it's not your job to try to discover God's secret will for your life. "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us" (Deut. 29:29). God's will for our livesthe will of God we must followis that which he has revealed in his Word. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Ps. 119:105).
Depend upon God for the grace and wisdom to obey him in your choices. Evaluate your alternatives in light of the principles of righteous conduct you find in Scripture. For example, since both companies are advertising firms, consider whether the ads they produce are truthful. Our Lord speaks the truth, and so should we. Would your work for either firm bring glory to Christ and his kingdom? Would it benefit others? Don't forget your desires for the future. They're not irrelevant. Also, examine yourself for sinful motivations. (Think about Jonah in the Old Testament. Taking a trip to Tarshish isn't sinful, but taking a trip to Tarshish for the purpose of evading God and his instructions is.)
Pray for the Spirit's help in understanding and applying God's Word to your situation. The Spirit and the Word won't lead you in two different directionsthey go together.
A few dos and don'ts as you weigh your decision. Don't expect to find a Bible verse telling you where to live or which firm is right for you. Don't expect to hear a voice telling you which one to pick, either. Do consider how your decision will affect your spiritual life. How far will you need to travel to church? Will your employer's demands conflict with your Lord's? Will moving away from your family put strains or temptations before you that could cause you to sin?
That's a lot to think about. As you do, be sure to seek godly counsel. Of course, your parents will have thoughts to share with you. But don't be afraid to speak to your pastor, one of the elders, or others in the church who know and care about you. We'll be praying for peace and preparedness for your interviews and wisdom as you make decisions.
Aunt June
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Dear Aunt June,
Thanks for your advice. I told Pastor Dave about my upcoming interviews. He said he'd pray for me, and put me in touch with his sister, who is a CPA with her own office. She started her career at one of the big accounting firms in Indianapolis. We met for lunch, and she told me that her big-city firm experience was invaluable professionally, but that having a small office now allows her more control over her timeessential, now that she's married. Something to think about, even though I'm as likely to get married soon as land on a TV reality show.
I'll let you know what happens.
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I got the job! Packing again to move to Indianapolis tomorrow for the job with Phipps. I start next week. THANK YOU for your prayers. Keep on praying!
This series of fictional e-mail correspondence is being written by three women in the OPC. New Horizons, October 2011.
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One of my favorite parts of "Living in Style Paris" was getting to see more of the work of legendary designer François Catroux. It was such a treat for me mostly because he doesn't have a website with a portfolio for me to sate my visual cravings on a regular basis.
Even a google search does not return much...not much more than what I have already posted on the stylish man of internet mystery (do other bloggers experience that too? its very frustrating...)
I did come across this lovely home a while ago (can't for the life of me remember where, so sorry there will be no credit unless someone out there can assist in that department)...and it quietly whispers Catroux style in abundance.
From what I have seen of his work, Catroux uses neutrals like a master and makes a "beige" room seem warm, rich and inviting. These are no exception. He's also a virtuoso at mixing modern and vintage. The work of one of my faves Hervé van der Straeton seems to be also a favorite of Monsieur Catroux and his clients as I noticed a few of his pieces in this apartment.
I'm particularly enamoured with the walls of the study...
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A woman jogging in a Manhattan park with her baby Friday fought off an attacker by bashing him in the head with a bike pump.
Mary Jane Jarman, 33, told NBC 4 New York she was pushing her 8-month-old son in a stroller along the Hudson River Greenway near 190th Street at about 9:30 a.m. when a man jumped out from behind a barrier and flashed a broken bottle, saying "come here, come here."
She tried to run from him but he grabbed her in a bear hug and knocked her down as she screamed.
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Jarman said the man, dressed in a long-sleeve blue thermal shirt and jeans, apologized and told her "I'm sick, I'm sick" as he attacked.
She said she started hitting him in the head with a bike pump that she had with her.
"I just thought, 'Get his head, get his head,'" she said.
Eventually he let go of her and fled.
Jarman says her iPhone was on top of her stroller and he didn't attempt to take it.
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Flights to Jordan with Qatar Airways
A country with a fascinating culture, world-renowned historical sites, and warm, welcoming people, Jordan is the ideal destination to visit if you're looking for an exciting, yet culture-infused trip to the Middle East. Travel to Jordan with Qatar Airways and enjoy an exclusive glimpse into Middle Eastern culture and lifestyle from the heart of this peaceful oasis.
Great civilisations have left their marks here, from the Assyrians to the Romans and Ottomans, and many of the region's most spectacular archaeological sites and ancient ruins were left in their wake. Petra is probably the most famous of Jordan's ruins, and it's certainly the most impressive. This Nabatean capital was carved from the red bricks characteristic of the region, and its famous Treasury, coming into view at the end of a long and narrow walkway, is 2000 years old. It is just the first of a whole series of amphitheatres, cave tombs and other ancient buildings in the city complex.
Amman is Jordan's capital, and makes a great springboard to explore the country's remaining treasures. A centre for the country's politics, economics, business and culture, Amman is a city buzzing with excitement. In addition to trendy cafés and high-end dining spots, the city is also home to some ancient sites of its own, including the ancient Roman citadel occupying one of the seven hills that surround the city. For those looking for an atmospheric shopping experience, a visit to the downtown souk will surely not disappoint. Walk through narrow and busy streets, buy a variety of fresh spices, nuts and fruits and savour the atmosphere of a typical Middle Eastern market.
A close ride from Amman is the Dead Sea, where you can float atop its salty waters, or enjoy an entirely natural mud mask at its banks. If you're interested in archaeology and ancient history then take a day trip to Jerash, just to the north. The ruins here are particularly impressive and the highlights include the Temple of Artemis, Hadrian's Gate and the Oval Plaza.To the South of the country is Wadi Rum is also worthy of a visit, known for magnificent sunsets and its splendour for outdoor activities that include camping, hiking, camel-riding, horse-riding, hot-air ballooning and rock climbing.


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From the outset of his career Hirst was interested in the possibilities of printmaking and the multiple image. One of the main strands of Hirst's work are the spot paintings which he first introduced in 1988. Referred to as his pharmaceutical paintings, Hirst invented the composition of coloured spots in a grid as a system offering endless possibilities with only one simple rule – for each work all colours could only be used once. The spot prints seduce through exuberant colours and are technically accomplished and labour-intensive as each spot needs to be inked individually before printing. The titles of each spot print derive from chemical substances used by the pharmaceutical industry.
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|Damien Hirst (born 7 June 1965 in Bristol, UK) is an artist of global reputation. Hirst first came to public attention in London in 1988 when he conceived and curated Freeze, an exhibition in a disused warehouse, which showed his work and that of his friends and fellow students at Goldsmiths College, London. He is now seen as the most prominent member of the group known as the Young British Artists (or YBAs), who dominated the art scene in Britain and elsewhere during the 1990s. Notable for his energy and inventiveness, Hirst has produced a dazzling series of challenging works as installations, sculpture, painting and drawing that have propelled him to international fame over some 30 years. His long-established interest in themes of death, science, religion and love were manifest in the first retrospective of his work in a British institution in 2012 at Tate Modern, which attracted over 400,000 visitors, a record for the museum. The year 2017 was marked by a major exhibition in Venice to coincide with the 2017 Venice Biennale, titled 'Treasures from the Wreck of The Unbelievable,' which was ten years in the making.
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It's almost spring. The temperatures are rising, the trees are filling out with green leaves, the flowers are beginning to blossom. The birds and the bees are flitting about, doing what birds and bees do best. And we all know what that is, don't we? Wink-wink.
Of course spring also means it's tax season. People, too, are flitting about, rounding up their financial records and filling out forms, hoping to get their tax returns filed on time.
The birds and bees may seem to have nothing in common with taxes, but there are a surprising number of similarities between the two. Yep, in many ways, doing your taxes can be a lot like making love. For instance . . .
1. You can do it alone, but you get more benefits if you do it with someone else.
2. If you aren't quite ready when the time comes, you can ask for an extension.
3. It's sometimes complicated and messy.
4. The rules are constantly changing.
5. The more you give, the more you get in return.
6. You feel great when you finish.
7. If you're not sure what you're doing, you can consult an expert.
8. You can do it on a bed, a table, or a desk.
9. Advance planning can prevent surprises.
10. If you don't want to do it the old-fashioned way, you can do it electronically.
Can you think of any other similarities between sex and taxes? Share them with us! (Thanks to Christie Craig for suggesting this funny blog topic! Gotta give credit where credit is due!)
DEATH, TAXES, AND A SKINNY NO-WHIP LATTE, book #2 in Diane Kelly's Death & Taxes series, releases March 1st! If you haven't read book #1, DEATH, TAXES, AND A FRENCH MANICURE, you can get it now in electronic format for only $2.99! Visit Diane at www.dianekelly.com, wwww.facebook.com/dianekellybooks, and www.twitter.com/dianekellybooks.
Monday, February 27, 2012
SEX AND TAXES - by Diane Kelly
Posted by Diane Kelly at 12:01 AM
6 comments:
- Unknown said...
Diane, being in the middle of this at the moment, you made me snort coffee out my nose...:)
As you said, it gets messy sometimes..:)
- February 27, 2012 at 6:55 AM
- Diane Kelly said...
I hope it was decaf! : )
- February 27, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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- February 27, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- Brandy said...
Never noticed the similarities before..... *g*
- February 27, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Love it!
- February 28, 2012 at 7:12 AM
- Michele L. said...
Similarities between sex and taxes? One your legs are on the ground bracing for the worst, the other the legs are in the sky, riding high!
- February 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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Trade News
Linde Engineering and Weil Group Resources, LLC announce commercial operation of helium purification technology in Saskatchewan
Mankota, Saskatchewan, August 3, 2016 – Linde Engineering, a Division of Munich based Linde Group, along with its customer, Richmond, VA based Weil Group Resources, announced today the formal commencement of operations in Mankota, Saskatchewan. This first-of-its-kind helium purification facility uses a hybrid process of Membrane and PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology and promises to revitalize the Canadian helium resource industry. Provincial government officials, as well as company and contractor personnel, staged a ribbon-cutting and flag-raising at the facility today to celebrate the formal opening.
Helium tube-trailer deliveries to customers began last month from the Linde designed and engineered plant, owned and operated by Weil Resources Group, which uses a unique process to enrich wellhead gas with a 1-2% helium concentration to high grade, industrial (99.999%) quality product. The project has been recognized by the Saskatchewan government as bringing new life to the helium industry in Saskatchewan, where the element was discovered in the early 1960s, but has been dormant ever since.
During the opening ceremony, Linde Engineering Executive Vice President Tobias Keller, stated, "Linde is proud and excited to play a role in providing its industrial gas purification expertise and technology to this important project. We appreciate the collaboration with Weil Group as pioneers in this field. It has required new and innovative design and process elements. It is always rewarding to see new concepts come to life with good success."
Weil CEO, Jeff Vogt, said, "Weil has revitalized a 60 year old industry in Saskatchewan by our commissioning of the first high quality helium purification facility in Canada. The $12 million facility will process 10 million standard cubic feet of feed gas to high quality, purified helium (99.999%) for industrial customers in Canada and the western U.S. We are grateful for our alliance with Linde Engineering and appreciate their quality, technological leadership and reliability in this unique arena. The plant is an impressive result of collaboration between our teams, and we have appreciated the experience. We look to replicate that soon in our neighboring projects."
About Weil Group Resources
Weil is a privately owned company which develops and operates niche energy and resource projects in North America and emerging markets. Weil has a portfolio of helium projects devoted to finding, drilling and developing reserves for, and producing industrial grade helium. It has several projects similar to the Mankota project throughout North America at various stages of development.
For more information, visit Weil Group online at www.weil-group.com
About The Linde Group
In the 2015 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 17.944 bn, making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 65,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
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Established for 21 years, Serviceline maintains and repairs catering and refrigeration equipment nationwide. Over 120 engineers provide maintenance services to a wide range of sectors including private business, local authority, healthcare, education and leisure customers. Offering a unique technology-driven customer support package, they offer local support and national coverage from a 10,000 sq.ft headquarters in Stevenage. Serviceline is owned by the Ali Spa Group of companies, which operates a £2b turnover.
Serviceline implemented a TomTom solution consisting of a LINK 300 GPS tracking box with 10-second positioning, paired with a GO 7000 navigation device with 2-way messaging and LIVE services including TomTom's unique TomTom Traffic.
The system was implemented in December 2009 and has resulted in a number of benefits for the company's engineers, office based staff, and customers.
One of the key priorities for Serviceline was to utilise a navigation system with live traffic information, and by doing so they have significantly decreased mileage figures and extended the life of the vehicles, which in turn reduces the lease cost. The solution has slashed the time taken by Serviceline's office based staff to allocate and send jobs to the engineers. The TomTom solution enables staff to view the driver's destinations, ETA's, and live traffic information, which benefits the customer by providing accurate estimated arrival times on demand. This is imperative in the catering industry, where timing is paramount.


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Weather Blog: Humidity hangs, rain chances linger
Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 blog! Southern Wisconsin will look and feel more like the tropics for the next two days. Dew points will stay in the uncomfortable range, and thunderstorms will have the potential produce soaking downpours. In today's blog we look at the timing of rain and how long the sticky fell hangs around.
For the rest of Monday a few spotty showers or isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Highs in the 80s will combine with dew points in the 60s to low 70s to produce a sultry feel to the air.
A stationary front will be draped across Wisconsin on Tuesday. The front will be the focal point for showers and thunderstorms to develop and move along. With ample moisture, and lift provided by the front, heavy rain is possible. The surface forecast map below is valid at 7am Tuesday.
Dew points will remain high on Tuesday with moisture pooling near the stationary front. Anytime dew points reach the 70s, that is considered tropical! The NAM dew point forecast map below is valid at 4pm Tuesday afternoon. This forecast is showing dew points in the low 70s near Milwaukee. Air conditioners are fans will be working overtime considering daytime highs will reach at least the mid 80s -- producing heat index values of 90 or higher.
On Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms are likely across central and southern Wisconsin. The question is where will the heaviest rain band set-up. Where that band moves will likely result in quick downpours dumping 1"-2"+ of rain. The highest likelihood for rain on Tuesday will be in the 2pm to midnight timeframe.
Let's check out two different computer models we use for forecasting. The NAM computer model forecast below is valid at 4pm Tuesday. This map shows darker green shades, or the potential for higher rain totals over southern Wisconsin. This forecast would likely bring a band of thunderstorms into southeast Wisconsin by late afternoon or evening.
Another model we use for forecasting is the GFS. The GFS develops a cluster of thunderstorms across central Wisconsin that would have the potential to dump heavy rain. The forecast map below shows the area of rain, and is valid at 7pm Tuesday.
The greatest impact from thunderstorms through Tuesday evening will be the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding. Other severe weather threats(high wind, hail, tornadoes) look to stay low during this period. Stay with Weather Watch 12 for updates on the timing and possible rainfall amounts.
By Wednesday afternoon dry weather takes hold as the humidity begins to drop. Thursday and Friday look like comfortable days across the entire state.
For the latest weather information watch WISN 12 News, and for updates throughout the day follow me on Twitter @jnelsonweather
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Practical and Music Theory exams update
On the basis of official and local advice, we have decided to suspend all Practical and Music Theory exams outside the UK and Ireland from now until 1 July 2020, and our Representative will contact applicants with further guidance. We will update specific territories in due course in relation to exams after that date. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your loyal support during this challenging time.


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DID Best Practices
Send or receive text messages from your website or application with SMS-enabled phone numbers (DIDs): 10-digit phone numbers used for two-way text messaging. Each account license key is assigned one or more DIDs for sending and receiving text messages. CDYNE recommends sending no more than 500 MT messages per DID per day. Add DIDs for higher daily throughput needs, or use short codes for high volume needs.
- 1 SimpleSMSSend Method
- 2 AdvancedSMSSend Method
- 3 Sending to Domestic & International Destinations
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SimpleSMSSend Method
SimpleSMSSend is recommended for sending single, immediate text messages.
- When a license key is passed using this method, it will automatically send messages from the DIDs assigned to that license key. For license keys with more than one DID, SMS Notify! API will automatically balance the outgoing messages between assigned DIDs.
- Additional SMS Notify! API license keys may be generated at no additional cost. Assigning DIDs to each additional license key allows you to pass a designated license key to control which DIDs sends the text message.
AdvancedSMSSend Method
AdvancedSMSSend is recommended for sending scheduled text messages and allows multiple numbers with one message, or multiple numbers with individual messages.
- You can declare the sending DID in the "AssignedDID" parameter.
- If a DID is not declared in the "AssignedDID" parameter, the method will automatically send messages from the DIDs assigned to that license key. For license keys with more than one DID, SMS Notify! API will automatically balance the outgoing messages between assigned DIDs.
- Additional SMS Notify! API license keys may be generated at no additional cost. Assigning DIDs to each additional license key allows you to pass a designated license key to control which DIDs sends the text message.
- If the DID does not match the license key passed, error code "6" for "InvalidAssignedDID" will return in the SMSError parameter.
Sending to Domestic & International Destinations
Your account DIDs determine which destinations may be reached.
- U.S. DIDs will send two-way messages to U.S. and Canadian handsets ($1/DID/mo with 1 cent per text message).
- Canadian DIDs will send two-way messages to U.S. and Canadian handsets ($1/DID/mo with 2 cent outbound/1 cent inbound per text message).
- International DIDs will send two-way messages within their respective countries (DID and outbound pricing is variable/inbound pricing is 1 cent).
- U.K. DIDs will send messages to any worldwide destination DIDs are not avaialble in ($1/DID/mo with variable outbound pricing/inbound pricing is 1 cent).
By default, SMS Notify! will send text messages per domestic or international assigned DIDs via round-robin. When you pass a license key with multiple DIDs assigned, SMS Notify! will look for the country code to determine which sending DIDs to use.
When CDYNE detects 1 + area code, we look for a U.S. DID. If a Canadian area code is detected, SMS Notify! will look for a Canadian DID first. If not available, it will look for a U.S. DID to send the text message.
When 011 + country code is detected, SMS Notify! will first look for the local international DID (i.e. sending 011 + 61 will prompt SMS Notify! to use an Australian DID). If not available, it will look for the default U.K. DID for sending.
SMS Notify! will send messages to the U.S., Canada, or worldwide. The turnaround time to obtain account DIDs vary by coverage and whether or not you request an area code specific DID.
SMS to U.S. and Canada: all major U.S. and Canadian carriers are supported.
- Random U.S. DIDs are available immediately
- Area code requests take 5 – 7 business days
SMS Worldwide: supports carriers worldwide.
- Random DIDs are available in 1 – 2 business days
Step by Step Message Flow
API Request
- Your server or application makes a CDYNE SMS Notify! API Request
- Message is sent to CDYNE through the API.
- Example GET Request: http://wiki.cdyne.com/index.php/SMS_Notify!#Calling_via_REST_.28POST.2FGET.29
API Response
- CDYNE replies with an API response
- In the Response, any errors immediately noticed are returned in the Response.
- Example Response: http://wiki.cdyne.com/index.php/SimpleSMSSend#SimpleSMSSend_Response
Send Message
- CDYNE sends message to appropriate aggregator
- Message is sent to aggregator
- CDYNE sends HTTP POST to your PostBackURL indicating we sent the message to be delivered.
- Example Sent PostBack: http://wiki.cdyne.com/index.php/SMS_Message_Sent_Postback
Deliver Message
- Aggregator delivers message to appropriate carrier
Handset Delivery
- Carrier delivers message to cell phone
PostBackURL System
Know when your SMS was sent or received with the PostBackURL System. CDYNE SMS Notify! API will automatically post information to a URL you specify when text messages are sent or received via DIDs and short codes. PostBackURL data is posted behind the scenes, and is not visible on your webpage. Code samples are provided on how to capture this data to store in a database. CDYNE recommends that the data returned to be stored within your systems for reporting and reference information.
API Throughput
Automated bulk sending or marketing text messages are not allowed with DIDs. Other volume limitations include:
- Send MT SMS at a rate of 1 message every 2 seconds per DID (This throttle is imposed at server level, anything faster will get auto-queued)
- Maximum daily volume per DID should be 500 MT messages per day (not limited by CDYNE servers, you will to program this limitation)
- No restrictions on MO messages
Short codes should be used for projects that require high volume messaging.
Phone Number Format
USA and Canada
- 1 + (Area Code) + Number
- (1 + 757 + 544 + 9510) = 17575449510
- 0 + 11 + Country Code + Phone number
- CDYNE SMS Notify! API coverage is worldwide. View the Extended International coverage Excel doc.
SMS and Daylight Savings Time
SMS Notify! recognizes the date and time in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). When clocks move forward 1 hour in the spring, most time zones will need to remove one hour from their UTC offset. For example, Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC -5 hours but Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC -4 hours.


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In the US, there is growing concern that public pension funds are taking excessive risk to meet their targeted returns. —NYT article.
Our MPs should be asking ministers about the risks our SWFs are taking relative to their returns, not easily batted away questions on losses. In the context of the portfolios, the losses are as Mrs SM could have said (but didn't),"Peanuts", and as any CFAer could tell you, "Look at total portfolio return, not individual items".
And asking if they are aware that Norway's SWF commissioned a report by three business-school academics—Andrew Ang, William Goetzmann and Stephen Schaefer from Columbia, Yale and London respectively – that found that taking the recent crash into account, the fund's performance was essentially indistinguishable from that of a passively managed index fund.
And what is the experience of Temasek and GIC in this passive versus active debate.
I don't expect PAP MPs (hey they can be disciplined for being difficult and anyway there is such a thing as loyalty) or Chiam (he is sick) to make life difficult for ministers. But where is Low (Waiting for pension?), or Sylvia (Waiting to be given Low's seat?); and NMPs for?
Or for that matter the SDP? I don't incude RP or KJ because to do the economic analysis they are doing (and put it into understandable language) is not easy, so let's cut them some slack.
Miss Siew Kum Hong. His ideas of human rights did not only encompass gay and feminist issues like "anal sex is OK", but also, what the Chinese Communist Party rightly includes as a human right, "economic rights". He gave a great speech on CPF and asked the right qns on our SWFs.