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Inspired by a killer bowl of lamb curry noodles I feasted on at the Bowrington Road Market in Hong Kong, this recipe adds a distinctly Chinese twist to my grandma's classic chicken curry.
- 5 chicken drum sticks
- 3 large yams
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons Vietnamese curry (brand: Con Voy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 14 ounce cans of full-fat coconut milk
- Salt
- Fresh Chinese egg noodles
Peel and cut yams into large chunks approximately 1″ thick and 2″ in diameter; set aside. Chop onions; set aside. Heat oil in a large pot over moderate heat. Add the onions and sauté until slightly softened. Add a generous dash of salt and 2 tablespoons curry powder. Stir until fragrant; about 10 seconds.
Add chicken to pot and cook until the skin is seared and golden; approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add yams and coconut milk and cook on low heat for 2 hours with the lid on. Make sure the chicken and yams are submerged under the coconut milk. After 2 hours, salt to taste and serve with fresh egg noodles prepared according to directions on package.


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Susan J. Tyson, VMD, MS.
Avian Bandaging
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2020
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
220 Mt Laurel Rd.
Mt Laurel Touwnship, NJ 08054
NJAWR Member Cost: $15.00
Non-member Cost: $25.00
LIMITED REGISTRATION: This is a restricted hands-on workshop for volunteers of licensed rehabilitators. To register, you must provide the name and contact information for the licensed wildlife rehabilitator that you work with. Space is limited, and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
This hands-on workshop provides an introduction to:
1. Bandaging supplies and their uses
2. Immobilizing wing fractures during the healing process
(figure 8 and body wraps)
3. Protecting feathers during the bandaging process
4. Foot/shoe bandages
5. Leg splints
6. Basic avian wound and pain management
Avian Bandaging Workshop Flyer
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. No walk-ins will be accepted.
To register:
Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com that contains the following items:
1. Your first and last name
2. The name, phone number, and email address for the licensed wildlife rehabilitator that you volunteer or work with
3. Upon receipt of this email, you will be sent an email from Mike that contains the instructions for payment


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Video Index
D. Approve the following Minutes:
Items E & F
2. PUBLIC COMMENT: This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any issues within its jurisdiction. The Commissioners Court may not take formal action on any requests made during the Public Comment period which are not on the Agenda, but can refer such requests to County staff for review if appropriate.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
H. Approve application procedure for the Nueces County Airport Advisory Board.
1. Discuss and consider approval of a resolution and order approving entering into a loan agreement with the State of Texas – State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) for $12,000,000 for purposes of funding Nueces County's portion of the Texas Department of Transportation US 181 Harbor Bridge Project.
Items 4A 2 & 4A 3
4. Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BCFS Health and Human Services for implementation of the Texas Families Together and Safe (TFTS) Program at the Keach Family Library.
5. Discuss and consider approval of a Communications Site License Agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for purposes of placing communications equipment at the Nueces County Courthouse.
1. Discuss and consider authorizing submission of a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the FY 2016 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) for reimbursement of costs related to incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens.
2. Approve execution of a Reimbursement Contract for Governmental Entities with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program for the Habitat Management Plan.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Commissioners Court may elect to go into an Executive Session anytime during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the Commissioners Court elects to go into Executive Session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the Executive Session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. In accordance with the authority of the Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.0745, 551.076, 551.086, 551.087, the Commissioners Court will hold an Executive Session to consult with attorney(s) including matters related to litigation; deliberate regarding real property, prospective gift(s), personnel matters, including termination, county advisory bodies, security devices, and/or economic development negotiations and other matters that may be discussed in an Executive Session. Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Commissioners Court may in an open session take such action as appropriate on items discussed in an Executive Session.
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This morning's weekly survey data from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed a nice increase in refinance applications offset by a smaller decrease in purchase applications. It also showed mortgage rates falling to a new all-time low last week. Don't worry, rates didn't really hit an all-time low last week, nor are they at an all-time low today. Are they close? Perhaps for purchase mortgages at certain lenders, but even then, early August was unequivocally better. Apples to apples (same lender, same loan type), rates were anywhere from .125-.375% lower 2 months ago.
Why am I telling you something different than the MBA? They're relying on weekly survey-based data that includes plenty of purchase mortgage rates while I'm looking at rates from multiple lenders every day, weighting for volume and loan type. In short, these sorts of discrepancies happen given the different methodologies. The weekly surveys do a decent job of providing general rate momentum, but my data will give you a better idea of when an all-time low actually occurred and how far away we currently are.
On top of that, I'm also in the habit of commenting on general trends in rates--a rather unpleasant task in October so far. Since September 30th, the bond market (which dictates rate momentum) has been in a negative trend. In other words, it's pointing toward higher rates. The mortgage-specific part of the bond market is doing a bit better than bonds overall. For instance, 10yr Treasuries just hit their worst levels in more than 3 months. Mortgage-backed bonds, however, are still closer to their best levels over the same time frame.
What does this mean for you? Simply put, it affords the mortgage market more stability. Mortgage rates need not rise as quickly as Treasury yields. Nonetheless, it's important to consider that a big enough dose of Treasury weakness will eventually bring mortgages along for the ride.


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Spandau Ballet
The #LegacyLiveSeries archives continue with the mighty Spandau Ballet, live from the NEC.Read more
Spandau Ballet: A Love Story
We asked for your tales of the times Spandau Ballet got you through and you let us know in droves. Here are just some of the best.Read more
'Through The Barricades – 30th Anniversary Edition' – Out Now
Spandau Ballet's seminal 'Through The Barricades' celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and a very special edition is out now.Read more
Spandau Ballet – A Love Story
Spandau Ballet – our Artists of the Month for September – have been defining and redefining modern music for almost forty years. Now we want to hear those stories.Read more
Artist of the Month: Spandau Ballet
With the seminal 'Through The Barricades' celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, the peerless Spandau Ballet are our artists of the month for September. Plus you can win a a pair of tickets to Spandau Ballet's Through the Barricades Remastered/Revisited documentary screening and live Q&A on 12th September at The Soho Hotel.Read more


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Hatsune Miku to perform 3D concert at Anime Expo 2011
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) has announced that virtual idol Hatsune Miku will hold a concert "Miku-Fes" at the 2011 Anime Expo convention. This will be the character's live concert debut in the United States.
The show at Anime Expo is based on Miku's "39's Giving Day" concert ("39 can be read as "Miku"), her first ever solo concert that was held in Japan on March 9, 2010. Visuals for the show will be provided by SEGA under the overall supervision of Crypton Future Media, the company that created the Vocaloid synthetic voice software used for Miku's music. The concert will feature holographic 3D projection, which was not used in the original "39?s Giving Day" concert.
Blogger Danny Choo, who is attending the convention as a guest of honor, revealed that he will also serve as MC for the concert and related events. According to Choo, the other Vocaloid characters Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and Megurine Luka will also make appearances.
Miku was recently chosen as the image character for a U.S. ad campaign for Toyota's 2011 Corolla.
Anime Expo is being held on July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The concert will take place on July 2 at the Nokia Theater, sponsored by SPJA, Crypton Future Media, SEGA, Tokyo Kawaii Magazine, and Toyota.
Performance from Hatsune Miku Concert 3D
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January 22, 2005
Sanchez pads lead at Tour Down Under
BBC SPORT | Sanchez on course for Aussie win
Liberty Seguros took the top four places in Stage 5 of the Tour Down Under Saturday. The stage win went to Alberto Contador, coming back from brain surgery late last season.
Race leader Luis Sanchez was second, followed by teammates Allan Davis (at 22 seconds) and Javier Ramirez (at 25 seconds), who was accompanied by two-time Tour Down Under winner Stuart O'Grady of Cofidis and United Water's David McPartland.
Sanchez now leads his teammate Allan Davis by 35 seconds, and O'Grady by 47 seconds, with one stage to ride, 81 kms on a 4.5-km circuit through the streets of Adelaide on Sunday.
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Everything produced at Illichmann's is made by hand, using timeless traditional European recipes. Their catering trays and sandwiches are made fresh every day using only the finest, freshest ingredients, thus ensuring that each offering maintains the high quality our families have come to expect.
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Alex J. Cavanaugh has been amazing blog-friend since April this year, when I met him as one of the hosts of the A To Z Challenge. Since then, I've admired his blog, and have stood in awe of his Ninja army–his loyal and ever-expanding band of followers (I'm one of them!), and his warm, friendly presence on the internet. So, today's guest post is from him, telling us all writer-bloggers how he works his magic!
Thank you for inviting me to do a guest spot here, Damyanti!
I'm not sure I'm the most qualified to offer tips to writers who blog. Anne R. Allen recently did a series for writers that's even more in depth. I guess Damyanti figured that after two years and a thousand followers, I've learned something along the way. (Fooled you!) With her vote of confidence, here are some tips from blogging Ninja Captain Alex:
Find your angle and blogging groove. Not all writers need to give writing advice, so find what fits with your personality. What are your passions? (Can you blog about them without making readers blush?) If you write about the things that excite you, it will come through to your readers. Select your topic(s) and style and go for it.
Establish a blogging schedule. Set a pattern that you and your readers can follow.
Short posts work best, especially for those who post more than once a week. People are busy – if the post is long, many will simple skip or skim. Basically your post should resemble a pamphlet on famous Bulgarian NFL stars.
Controversy gets attention, but… you don't want to scare off potential readers and fans. Or potential publishers. Unless your book is really controversial, go easy here. Or go whacky! Nothing like a good dumpster fire.
Don't talk about your books all the time. You're here to make friends, network, and learn, not advertise. That doesn't mean you can't promote your work when it's released. Just don't beat everyone over the head!
Follow and comment on other blogs. If you don't follow and comment on other blogs, don't expect anyone to follow or comment on yours. Find blogs and people who share some of your interests. (Such as famous Bulgarian NFL stars.)
Don't just follow writers or those of your genre, though. Follow a variety.
Participate in blogfests. They are a great way to get to know other bloggers and direct new people to your blog.
Be generous. Celebrate the success of others. Support others and never give expecting to receive.
Invite others to do a guest post on your blog. Ask to contribute guest posts on other blogs. (Or beg – begging is good!)
Be yourself. Don't imitate another blogger's style. You'll sound fake. You can apply all of these tips while remaining true to your nature.
You will get out of it what you put into it.
This Ninja does pour time into blogging and I visit a hundred sites or more a day. I've made so many great friends online, and with one book already published, it has translated into sales. But just as valuable is the friendship and support. And that's worth a million bucks!
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Currently the author lives in the Carolinas with his wife.
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Shipbuilding Records
Ships are important transportation devices that support society. At the same time, they are valuable assets for shipowners. We will endeavor to build ships that satisfy the needs of shipowners as much as possible while pursuing functionality.
The Owner and Operators of the vessels who built at Honda have evaluated that there are "very little off-hire periods during operation" and "very little noise and vibration". Honda vessels also have a reputation of being attractive for Buyers in the second hand market.


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If you're hosting a large premium event at some point you'll have to think about security. Way back when the usual method was to use a security firm and entry tickets but event goers would often lose or damage the tickets so wristbands of varying types were introduced.
Using fabric wristbands for event security can offer the promoter a range of benefits from streamlining entry and re-entry to custom messaging and the fact they are made from hard wearing materials.
Every time served event organiser has long since realised just how much more streamlined their event security and management has become since using them.
Not just that but it's also possible to sell branding space on the wristbands and re-coup at least the cost of having them produced for the event. All these benefits combined shows just why fabric wristbands have become so popular for event entry security and management.
When the event finishes the attendee is free to keep the fabric wristbands on their wrist as many young people do and wear it as a memento and the more mature event goer will usually take it off and put it in the drawer as a keepsake.
Colours & Branding.
Market forces being what they are it stands to market reason that there will be various different requirements inside any deliverable. Fabric event wristbands are no different and have evolved into a multitude of variations.
In a lot of instances you can actually request the fabric is coloured using a specific pantone swatch and similarly so with any screen printed branding. This makes them an even more attractive option of event organisers and you can brand them perfectly to match your event branding or company livery.
As already mentioned, most are produced from woven polyester which is the most popular and flexible variety of wristbands for events security. They usually come with a tamper proof aluminium clip for secure fitting although may differ from vendor to vendor.
They can also be barcoded for scanning people through the doors much more quickly and can even have RFID chips implanted into them in a similar way to oyster cards on the London Underground. This can make counterfeiting virtually impossible as each wristband is monitored inside a computer system.
The fabric material itself is usually manufactured from high quality, woven polyester strands and can be produced in a single colour, multi-coloured or a range of patterns. The branding is often screen printed onto the wristband fabric in very much the same way lanyards are customised and is easily durable for the length of the event and longer.


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With our unique terrior in the Robertson wine valley customers are spoiled with choice there is just so much to choose from. We offer a platform of more than 600 local wines, brandies and other locally produced spirits with more than 60 plus cellars from different climates, regions and areas to choose from. Buy your favorite wines and collect the best vintages from our online wine shop.
Rich combinations of blended flavors that produce tasty bitterness, sweetness, and pleasant aromas gives you a wonderful choice to please your tastes. Get lost in our wine collection sifting through all the quality choices we have to offer and you're sure to find the right one to take home with you.
As Robert Mondavi so eloquently put it, "Making good wine is a skill, making fine wine is an art." We like to think we've mastered the art of creating exquisite wine that leaves your mouth full of flavor and ready to pour a quick second glass.
When you buy wines from us pay cellar prices for selected wineries and share the experience. We ship nation wide.


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"Mysteries of the Aura: How to See, Interpret & Work with Subtle Energies" by Jean-Louis de Biasi and Patricia Bourin
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"See and Interact with Auras. Heighten Your Psychic Abilities. Heal Yourself and Others.
Drawing on Eastern and Western explanations of energy work, this beginner-friendly book teaches you how to see and understand auras. Jean-Louis de Biasi and Patricia Bourin share nearly forty exercises, both for solo practitioners and couples, to help you experience life as a being of light in the material world. Mysteries of the Aura takes you further than the usual study, delving into the rich history of aura work around the world and providing examples from the authors' personal and professional practices. You'll discover:
• How aura colors and shapes affect your health
• How the aura is connected to Kabbalah and the chakras
• What methods improve your inner vision
• How to heal and protect auras
• How to modify the aura of an individual or group
• Why the elements influence your energies
• How to see the auras of plants and animals
Includes a foreword by Brandy Williams, author of Cord Magic"


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Former Chief Executive of The Place, Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE has been appointed Director of The Africa Centre, succeeding Mark Higham.
A respected cultural leader in the UK, his appointment is at the helm of the Africa Centre going into a new phase, including a major capital project and redefining itself as the international centre for contemporary African culture, business and innovation. The Africa Centre will continue in it's pledge to highlight African and black British culture, telling the stories of Africa and its diaspora.
Tharp is a key figure in the UK arts and culture scene with over 35 years professional experience in the sector. Beginning his career as a dancer; as one of the leading dance artists of his generation, he performed for 13 years with the internationally-acclaimed London Contemporary Dance Theatre.
His appointment marks an exciting period of transformation for the Africa Centre, now located in its new home in Southwark, joining a cultural community that includes Tate Modern, the Young and Old Vic and Jerwood Space as neighbours.
Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp said:
"For over 50 years the Africa Centre has been a hugely important part of London's cultural landscape, as a focal point for all things African and a home-from-home for Africans and people of African descent. I am thrilled at being given the opportunity to lead the Africa Centre through its next exciting phase of transformation and renewal.
The Africa Centre's new home marks an exciting moment of development that in turn reflects changes happening across the African continent. Research published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in 2017 highlighted that: 'of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world between 2004 and 2014, ten are African'. Africa is on the move."
The long term vision for the Africa Centre rests upon five key areas of delivery, Culture, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Intellectual Debate, Education and Social, which will drive core programming. Image credit: Megan Taylor


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MNPRX is all about art-direction and offering ways for artists to interactively control the 3D render towards their desired vision. Therefore, we offer 4 different levels of control, which help to control the stylization from the highest level of control (Style Presets) to the lowest level of control (PaintFX).
Style Presets and Attributes
At the top level of control are Style Presets (
style button in the MNPRX Shelf), which allow you to quickly change the style that MNPRX is currently running in.
Style Presets contain and modify attributes from the style configuration node.
The style configuration node (
conf button in the MNPRX Shelf) contains every global parameter available in the active stylization. These parameters are applied over the entire image.
Material Presets and Attributes
At the middle level of control are Material Presets (
mPre button in the MNPRX Shelf), which allow you to quickly change the materials that are currently assigned to selected objects. If the material is shared between objects, it will modify the material for all objects (as seen in the video below). To avoid this, make sure to tick the
Create new material for the selection. More information can be found in the Material Presets documentation.
Material Presets contain and modify attributes from the painterly Uber Materials and Geoproxy Materials.
The painterly Uber Material (loaded through the Material Presets and selected by clicking on the
mat button in the MNPRX Shelf) presents every material setting and parameter. These values are applied on all objects that share the same material.
MNPRX materials can also drive stylization effects procedurally through the use of NoiseFX.
The NoiseFX tool (
nFx button in the MNPRX Shelf) allows to control effects procedurally at the material-level of control. To use it, select an object with an assigned painterly material and modify the sliders of the effects that you want to control in the NoiseFX window. More information can be found in the NoiseFX documentation.
At the lowest level of control are PaintFX (
pFX button in the MNPRX Shelf), which allow you to paint effects onto the 3D objects at the vertex level (effects are assigned per vertex). This allows for meticulous local control over the stylization. More information can be found in the PaintFX documentation.
In parallel to all these levels of control are Proxies (created by loading the _proxy material preset:
mPre button in the MNPRX Shelf). Proxies are invisible objects controlling your stylization.
Geometry proxies can take the form of arbitrary 3D objects i.e., spheres, complex objects or simple planes. All proxies can be placed in your scene to control and stylize whatever is behind them. Their usage in 3D is versatile, as they can be placed onto a small part of your scene, or over the entire scene, in the form of a filter plane. More information can be found in the Proxy documentation.
Make sure to watch the stylization examples to learn how to take advantage of each level of control when stylizing your scenes. Once you are happy with the results, render out your animation!


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Jeremy Martin
Former Board of Education President Donna Frazier stands with Hoover High graduate Jeremy Martin, who drew a portrait of her to celebrate her 10 years of service. The portrait includes images of Spain Park High and Hoover High below her face and names of all 16 Hoover schools surrounding the picture. Photo by Roy L. Williams.
Carolyn Martin first noticed her son Jeremy's talent for art when he began drawing using a set of art pencils and paper his grandmother gave him at age 5.
"Jeremy had a God-given talent that just got better the older he got," Martin recalled.
In May, Jeremy Martin's talent was on public display when a portrait he drew of Hoover Board of Education President Donna Frazier drew rave reviews from attendees of her last board meeting.
Martin, who graduated from Hoover High on May 21, feels honored to receive accolades for doing something he loves. A self-taught artist who has never taken any lessons, Martin is now making plans now to attend art school, most likely at the Savannah College of Art and Design. It's the first step in a process he hopes will lead to opening an art studio of his own.
The portrait of Frazier is typical of the originality he puts into his works. Using a photo as a guide, Martin used acrylic and graphite to paint a smiling Frazier, wearing a blouse that incorporated the images of Spain Park High School and Hoover High School. The portrait included the Hoover school crest and was bordered by the names of all 16 schools in the city school system.
New Board of Education President Derrick Murphy knew Martin was the perfect person to paint Frazier's portrait when he came up with the idea. He had seen the talent first-hand when Martin painted a portrait of him a few years ago.
"Jeremy is incredibly gifted," Murphy said.
Frazier, an avid art collector, said Martin's painting has a special place in her home.
"It's the best gift my fellow board members could have gotten me," she said. "Having served on the school board for 10 years, to have something so beautiful done by one of our students makes it even better."
Martin said he grew up with a fascination for drawing.
"I was always the best artist in class," Martin said. "I could just look at something and be able to draw it."
Martin's artwork has gotten national notice. Earlier this year, he won a Golden Key award, placing in the Top 4 percent out of 300,000 entries in a national painting contest. He has won a Bluff Park art scholarship, Art Alliance scholarship and two Alabama Blue Ribbon District Awards for his work.
The Martin home is filled with various portraits and still pieces he has drawn over the years. Several of his artwork are on display on his Instagram accounts at Jeremy_Martin45 and JMart_Supreme_Arts.
Martin said his favorite current artist is Kehinde Wiley of Brooklyn, who is known for portraits of people of color in heroic poses.
"He did one portrait of the rapper Kaheem from the hit Fox series 'Empire,'" Martin said. "He uses vibrant patterns in the background."
Martin has lofty dreams, envisioning one day designing and selling his own clothing line. He already has a style for fashion, painting his own design on sneakers and wearing handcrafted bead bracelets.
His advice for other young artists: Don't give up on your dreams.
"If you love art, keep working on it and you will get better," Martin said. "Don't let criticism stop you. Move on to the next piece. Eventually, you will find people who like your art."


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"To listen to - and talk with - Benny Turner is
to be in the presence of living blues history."
– Melanie Young, Living Blues Magazine
A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin' Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between. Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he has worked with, in 2010 the time came for Benny to take his rightful place in the spotlight on center stage, to the delight of blues fans worldwide.
Born in Gilmer, Texas on October 27, 1939, Benny and his older brother, blues legend Freddie King, learned to play guitar from their mother, Ella Mae (King) Turner and her brothers Leon and Leonard King. While Freddie was captivated by the guitar and wanted to be a performer, Benny just enjoyed the music and the opportunities to share it with the older brother he admired and adored. The boys used to race home from school to catch the last few minutes of a radio show called "In the Groove," where they heard the music of artists such as Louis Jordan, Charles Brown, Hank Williams, and T-Bone Walker.
After the family moved to Chicago in the early 50's, what began as parallel exposure and experiences for the brothers ultimately diverged as Freddie went in one direction and Benny pursued other opportunities that came his way. While best known today as a bass player, Benny played guitar during many of his gigs in the early years, both locally in Chicago and on the road. A last-minute request to sit in with Freddie's band to cover for Robert Elem at the Squeeze Club gave Benny his first introduction to playing bass, with some "on-the-job training" at its finest!
During the late 50's Benny played guitar with gospel group The Kindly Shepherds, and is on a handful of their recordings for the Nashboro label (guitar and background vocals) from that time. He was also playing bass with Freddie King at legendary Chicago clubs such as the Squeeze Club and Walton's Corner. While at Walton's Corner, Benny met R&B singer Dee Clark, and was invited to join him on the road. Within a few days, his first exposure to touring and life on the road began, at none other than The Apollo Theater in New York, and continued at other legendary theaters including The Uptown Theater in Philadelphia, The Howard Theater in Washington DC and The Regal Theater in Chicago. Benny played in the band with Phil Upchurch, and cherishes their friendship to this day. It was an exciting time, during which Dee had his Billboard hit "Raindrops" (1961).
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"Music books are best when they're not about music but about the musicians who make the music. The relationships, the road trips, bandstand incidents, and other obstacles to humanity are explored in this marvelous biography of bassist Benny Turner."
- BOB PORTER, Author, Soul Jazz
"Survivor is a lively, well-crafted epic taking us through Benny Turner's childhood in Texas and Chicago, through his long stretches singing and playing guitar and bass with his renowned brother Freddie King, Dee Clark, The Soul Stirrers, and Mighty Joe Young, his move to New Orleans and his time with Marva Wright, his own early recordings, and, happily, his re-emergence as an acclaimed bandleader and recording artist ... leaving the reader with a full appreciation both of Benny as a musician and a person."
- RICHARD SHURMAN, Award-Winning Blues Producer/Historian
In Survivor, legendary musician Benny Turner spins a mesmerizing memoir about the life and times of a journeyman blues bassist. Readers travel back in time to the waning days of the Great Depression, Jim Crow laws and the advent of WWII, when people of all races and color had good reason to sing the blues. Turner was born in 1939, and times were hard in East Texas, where he grew up with big brother, blues guitarist Freddie King. Read more ....
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Survivor: The Benny Turner Story
Music fans will be fascinated by this very personal deep dive into the real life of the blues.
For years, Benny Turner was the slim, understated bass player who stood in the background, calmly thumping out the steady, melodically propulsive bass lines that ran beneath the searing solos of more flamboyant figures like his brother, legendary blues guitarist Freddie King. Read more ....
Who Sang It First
Who Sang It First is Benny Turner's adaptation of Jim George's original song, Black Is Beautiful, which George describes as his "tribute to all the black pioneers and artists who have paved the way, invented the music and enriched all our lives."
In Turner's version, he pays homage to the legendary blues musicians who have strongly influenced today's music.
Appropriately, the song was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, with veteran session musicians Clayton Ivey on keys and Will McFarlane on guitar.
Going Back Home
Benny Turner and Cash McCall
Two Chicago blues legends reunite in the studio to revisit their roots and the songs they once played nightly in South and West Side nightspots!
"Nobody does it better than the ones who grew up doing it, of course. This is what one wants in a blues record, starting with terrific songs and soulful performance." - Jerome Clark, Rambles.net
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My Brother's Blues
40 years after losing him, Benny's newest CD pays tribute to his big brother and best friend, Freddie King.
"Album-length tributes to blues greats of decades past are nothing new, but this collection is truly special. It's one legendary brother paying tribute to another, who just happens to be one of the greatest bluesmen of all time." - Bill Dahl
My Brother's Blues won a silver medal for outstanding achievement in the Global Music Awards and was a 16th Independent Music Awards nominee in the "Tribute Album" category.
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When She's Gone
Benny's 4th release, when she's gone, entered the Living Blues Radio Chart in January 2016 at #5; spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Roots Music Report Soul Blues Album chart and 3 weeks in the top ten on the Roots Music Report Blues Album chart.
when she's gone is in loving memory of Ella Mae, the mother who raised two blues legends - Benny and big brother Freddie King.
when she's gone was nominated for Best Traditional Blues CD in the 2016 Independent Blues Awards. It was also nominated for Best Soul Blues album in the 2016 Blues Blast Music Awards. The song "I Can't Leave" won best blues song in the 15th Independent Music Awards.
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Benny is proud to present his 3rd CD, Journey.
Journey contains all original music, including family treasures passed down to him as a boy ("My Mother's Blues" honoring Ella Mae (King) Turner, and "My Uncle's Blues (Fannie Mae)" honoring his uncle Leon King). Pulling from a lifetime of doo-wop, R&B, gospel, soul, and blues influences, and seasoned with dashes of humor and strife, Turner has created a musical gumbo with something sure to satisfy everyone who listens. "Breakin' News" was a blues song finalist in the 2015 International Songwriting Competition. Journey was a nominee for best blues album in the 2014 Offbeat Best of the Beat Awards.
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Benny performs at the Lone Star Blues and Heritage Festival
Benny plays on stage for the first time with younger brother, Donald.
Benny performs on the Porch Stage at the Lone Star Blues and Heritage Festival
Ann Arbor Blues Fest - 2019
Benny plays Ann Arbor Blues Fest - 2019
Ann Arbor Blues Fest - 2019
Chicago Blues Fest - 2019
Gee whiz ... what a special reuinion! Benny and Carla Thomas reunited at the 40th Blues Music Awards.
Benny closes the 2017 Ann Arbor Blues Fest with a presentation to producer, James Partridge, & performance of "Goin' Down," also on the '72 festival album
An amazing bass solo at Benny's CD release party for "When She's Gone"
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Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor
General information and precautions
General information
The fuel system on carburettor models may comprise a fuel tank, a fuel pump, a fuel pressure regulator and/or vapour separator, a downdraught carburettor and a thermostatically-controlled air cleaner.
On Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models, the fuel tank is mounted under the rear of the vehicle, on the right-hand side. On P100 models, the fuel tank is mounted behind the cab, between the chassis frame and the load area. The tank is ventilated, and has a simple filler pipe and a fuel gauge sender unit.
The mechanical fuel pump is a diaphragm type, actuated by a pushrod bearing on an eccentric cam on the auxiliary shaft on SOHC models, or on the camshaft on CVH models.
DOHC models and models with air conditioning have an electric fuel pump mounted under the rear of the vehicle, next to the fuel tank. DOHC models have a combined pump and fuel level sender unit.
The fuel pressure regulator and/or vapour separator is used to stabilise the fuel supply to the carburettor. The pressure regulator provides a constant fuel pressure, and hence maintains a constant float level in the carburettor which reduces exhaust emission levels. The vapour separator purges vapour from the carburettor fuel supply, thus improving hot starting qualities. All models up to 1985 are fitted with a fuel pressure regulator. All models from 1985 except 2.0 litre SOHC models and CVH models are fitted with a combined fuel pressure regulator/ vapour separator. 2.0 litre models from 1985 and CVH models are fitted with a vapour separator only. DOHC models have no pressure regulator or vapour separator fitted.
The carburettor may be either a Ford variable venturi (VV) type, a Weber twin venturi (2V or 2V TLD) type, or a Pierburg twin venturi (2V) type, depending on model. Each type of carburettor is available in several versions to suit particular engine and equipment combinations.
The air cleaner has a vacuum or waxstat controlled air inlet supplying a blend of hot and cold air to suit the prevailing engine operating conditions.
Warning - Fuel - Many of the procedures given in this Chapter involve the
disconnection of fuel pipes and system components which may result in some fuel spillage. Before carrying out any operation on the fuel system, refer to the precautions given in the "Safety first" Section at the beginning of this manual and follow them implicitly. Petrol Is a highly dangerous and volatile substance, and the precautions necessary when handling it cannot be over stressed.
Tamperproof adjustment screws -
Certain adjustment points in the fuel system (and elsewhere) are protected by "tamperproof" caps, plugs or seals. The purpose of such tamperproofing is to discourage, and to detent, adjustment by unqualified operators.
In some EEC countries (though not yet in the UK) it is an offence to drive a vehicle with missing or broken tamperproof seals. Before disturbing a tamperproof seal, satisfy yourself that you will not be breaking local or national anti-pollution regulations by doing so. Fit a new seal when adjustment is complete when this is required by law.
Do not break tamperproof seals on a vehicle which is still under warranty.
Work proceedures
When working on fuel system components, scrupulous cleanliness must be observed, and care must be taken not to introduce any foreign matter into fuel lines or components.
Carburettors in particular are delicate instruments, and care should be taken not to disturb any components unnecessarily.
Before attempting work on a carburettor, ensure that the relevant spares are available.
Full overhaul procedures for carburettors have not been given in this Chapter, as complete strip-down of a carburettor is unlikely to cure a fault which is not immediately obvious, without introducing new problems. If persistent problems are encountered, it is recommended that the advice of a Ford dealer or carburettor specialist is sought. Most dealers will be able to provide carburettor rejetting and servicing facilities, and if necessary it should be possible to purchase a reconditioned carburettor of the relevant type.
Air cleaner element - renewal
Refer to Chapter 1, Section 38.
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The complete rosters for the 2013 Pro Bowl will be announced Wednesday during a specially-televised event on the NFL Network, the league announced this week. Each of the respective 43-man rosters for the AFC and NFC squads will be revealed during the "NFL Total Access Pro Bowl Selection Show," scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Unlike other All Star Games, the Pro Bowl uses a combination of votes from fans, players and coaches to determine the rosters for each squad. Fan voting ended at the beginning of this week, on Dec. 17, but the league's players and coaches filled out their ballots on Dec. 20-21.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning received the most votes in the fan ballots with 993,045 votes, beating out New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's 908,099 votes. The leading players in the NFC were Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (828,225 votes) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (777,827 votes).
The Browns did feature one leading one receiver in special teams player Joshua Cribbs, who received 127,848 votes to lead all AFC special teams players.


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Philadelphia, Penn./Ontario, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2016) -Junior lightweight Michael Dutchover (2-0, 2 KOs) kicked off this past Friday's "New Blood" boxing event in Ontario, CA. with a devastating first round knockout of Sergio Campos (0-1). Dutchover bolted out of his corner with a fierce attack that put Campos, who was making his professional debut, on the defensive immediately. Dutchover unloaded power shots to the body and landed a left hook that dropped Campos for good at the :51 mark.
Dutchover fights out of Midland, Tex. and is trained by Danny Zamora. He is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.


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Recipe for Orange Cranberry Wheat Germ Muffins
Source: Inspired by Cooking Light
Make: 16 small muffins
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup toasted wheat germ (note 1)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sweetnened dried cranberries (note 2 & 3)
2 large eggs (at room temperature) – about 60-65g each including shell
½ cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange rind (from 1 large orange)
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
160g plain yogurt (note 4)
¾ cup extra light olive oil
- Preheat oven to 200°C (note 5)
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda, and sieve. Add salt and dried cranberries. Stir until well combined. Make a well in the center of mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them lightly. Add brown sugar, orange rind, orange juice, vanilla extract, yogurt and oil. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients (from step 3) into the dry ingredients (from step 2) just until combined and no traces of flour. Do this in 3 stages. Do not over-mix.
- Spoon batter into the muffin cups until 80% full.
- Bake at 180°c for 15-17 minutes or until the muffins have risen and turned to golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the centre to test. If it comes out clean, the muffins are cooked.
- Cool the muffins on a wire rack.
- Toasted wheat germ will give muffins a nutty flavour but raw wheat germ is fine too.
- Put the dried cranberries into a plastic bag. Pour filtered water into the bag and pour it out immediately. Set aside for 1-2 hours to allow them to rehydrate. Pat dry with kitchen towel before using.
- You can swap dried cranberries with other dried fruits such as raisins, dried blueberries or dried cherries.
- I use Greek-style yogurt which is creamier and thicker than normal plain yogurt. You can use either one.
- Start off the oven hot – This sets the top crust quickly which allows the batter underneath to stay liquid, build up pressure and eventually burst up like a volcano. However, the dome effect is not so significant here as I baked them at 180°c throughout. You may refer to my early post on how to get a nice dome effect.
- Use dry measuring cup to measure all-purpose flour, cranberries, wheat germs and brown sugar.
- The baking time and oven temperatures may vary depending on the oven, the size of muffins or the type of baking moulds used. So please do your own experiment.
- These muffins freeze well inside a zip-lock bag. Whenever you feel like eating them, just thaw them first and then place them inside a preheated oven/ toaster oven for 5 minutes (power off). You can also steam them.
Good way to incorporate wheat germ into muffins! I usually add wheat germ into my homemade granola.
Delightful!! Just a quick question, where do you get your pack of wheat germ from please?
This is such a great snack especially for kids! 🙂
wow lots of cranberries! These muffins are fantastic!
What do you think if I bake it in loaf tin instead a muffin? Ingredients will be same?


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15 Healthy Oats Recipes For The Lazy Cook
Adding oats to our diet can be beneficial in many ways. Oats are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibres which are effective in lowering blood cholesterol and controlling the glucose and insulin levels in the blood. It is also good for reducing hypertension, regularising bowel movement, controlling weight and generally promoting good health and longevity. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a helping of oats as a part of our daily diet.
Recognising the health benefits of oats, more people are adding it to their daily meals. Oats is a versatile food grain. It can be prepared in many ways and can be combined with lots of other ingredients to make tasty food. The best thing about oats is that it is quick and easy to cook and good to eat- a win-win for lazy cooks.
Oats is available in many forms, as whole oat groats, steel cut oats, rolled oats, oatmeal and instant oats. Whole oats take the longest time to cook while instant oats cook the quickest, but the nutrition value of both are similar as they are whole grains.
Below are some easy, tasty and healthy recipes with oats.
1. Fruit and Nuts Oats: This is the easiest recipe using oats as it requires no cooking at all. All that is needed is an airtight container and the ingredients.
Ingredients: ¾ cups quick oats, assorted broken nuts (walnuts, almonds cashews), milk, dry fruits (dates, raisins, cranberries)
Method: Add oats, nuts and some of the dry fruits to the container. Cover with milk. Cover container and refrigerate overnight. Serve topped with some more nuts within two hours of taking out of the fridge.
2. Masala Veggie Oats: This is a preparation of oats with vegetables and semolina.
Ingredients: oats, semolina, curry leaves, onion, green chillies, carrots chopped, potato peeled and chopped, capsicum chopped, tomato finely chopped, ginger garlic paste, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, garam masala powder, fresh coriander leaves finely chopped, oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp.
Method: Add a tbsp of oil in a heavy, flat-bottomed pan. Temper with cardamom and cinnamon sticks. Then add the curry leaves, green chillies and onion. Sauté till the onions are light pink. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes. Add chopped carrots, potato and capsicum. Cook on low flame for five minutes. Add tomato and cook till tomato loses its raw flavour. Add salt and garam masala. Then add three cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and add the roasted semolina. Then add the oats and some ghee. Mix well. Cook on low flame for three minutes. Turn off the flame and add lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and masala veggie oats is ready to serve.
3. Oats Soup: This soup is an easy way of getting oats on the menu. This can be had any time and is a filling dish.
Ingredients: oats, onions, green chillies, garlic, salt, pepper, water, milk, a sprig of coriander for garnishing.
Method: Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions, garlic and green chillies till they sweat. Add oats and cook for a few minutes. Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Add the milk and pepper powder and let it boil for a few more minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
4. Oats Idli: Idli, when made with oats, can add a surprising twist to this popular South Indian breakfast item.
Ingredients: quick/ instant oats, rice, cooked rice (optional), urad dal, fenugreek seeds, salt
Method: Soak urad dal and rice (separately). Soak fenugreek with the rice. Grind the urad dal. Soak oats for five minutes and grind with the rice and cooked rice (if using). Mix the pastes with salt to make the idli batter. Cover and leave it to ferment, preferably overnight or at least four hours. Steam the batter in an idli steamer for ten minutes and serve with chutney.
5. Oats Dosa: Here is another all-time favourite, but with oats.
Ingredients: quick/instant oats, yoghurt, cumin seeds, pepper, onions (chopped), ginger (grated), curry leaves, salt, oil
Method: Soak the oats in water for five minutes. Grind to a fine batter with yoghurt. Add cumin seeds, crushed pepper, grated ginger, curry leaves and chopped onions to the batter. Fry the dosas on a tawa with a little oil and serve with the chutney of your choice.
6. Oats Uttapam: The dosa batter can also be used make this variant.
Ingredients: quick/ instant oats, rice, cooked rice (optional), urad dal, fenugreek seeds, salt
Method: Make a smooth batter by grinding the urad dal and soaked rice separately and mix together. Add an equal amount of oats to the mixture. Heat oil in a non-stick Tawa and pour a spoonful of batter. Spread it out with the back of the spoon to make a thin uttapam. Serve it topped with chopped onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
7. Oats porridge with vegetables: This is a variation of porridge made with rice, black grams and vegetables. Substituting rice with oats makes a healthy dish even healthier.
Ingredients: oats, black grams (soaked), fenugreek seeds, garlic, onions, grated coconut, salt, oil and water.
Method: Heat oil in a deep pan and temper with fenugreek seeds. Add chopped garlic and onions and saute till they sweat. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the grams and boil till they are almost done. Add the oats and boil for another few minutes till oats are cooked. Adjust the water to bring in desired consistency. Add salt and grated coconut.
8. Spicy lemon oats
Ingredients: oats, roasted peanuts, green peas, turmeric powder, salt, coriander leaves, lemon juice, oil, mustard seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida
Method: Heat oil in a flat, heavy bottomed vessel and temper with mustard seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Add the turmeric powder and mix. Add green peas. Then add water and bring to a boil. Add the oats and cook till done. Take off the fire and add salt and lemon juice. Garnish with roasted peanuts, coriander leaves and serve while hot.
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A DEBATE in Inverness next week is to ask 'what do we want the Highlands and Islands to look like in 2020 and how can we use European funding to achieve this?'
The Highlands and Islands 2020 event has been organised at a crucial time in the development of European Union budgets for 2014 – 2020.
As well as introductory presentations by leading experts, the event will include a panel discussion with key figures from Scottish and EU bodies.
Speakers include deputy director of European structural funds at the Scottish Government, the head of Scotland Europa's Brussels office and the advisor to the commissioner for agriculture and rural development at the European Commission.
Organised by the University of the Highlands and Islands and funded by the European Commission Representation in the UK, the Highlands and Islands 2020 debate is free and open to anyone with an interest in how EU support can be used in the development of the region.
Speaking about the event, University of the Highlands and Islands director of European and international development Linda Stewart, said: "We're delighted that the European Commission UK office is supporting this event and that we have secured so many excellent speakers.
"They will provide an invaluable insight into new EU policies and funding programmes.
"EU funding has made such a difference to economic and social development across the Highlands and Islands over the past 20 years. We now have an opportunity to build on this towards 2020 and this debate should mark the start of this process."
James Fraser, University of the Highlands and Islands principal and vice-chancellor, said: "European engagement has played a vital role in the university's development.
"Much of our research and innovation, estates and infrastructure, curriculum development and wider access work has been funded by EU programmes and we've learned a lot about higher education provision in other remote, sparsely populated areas from working with partners across the EU.
"Looking towards the next programming period, we want to put something back – sharing the lessons we have learned about EU support and looking at how we can work collaboratively in new areas, particularly to develop research capacity in the region."
Dirk Ahner, adviser to the commissioner for agriculture and rural development at the European Commission, is travelling from Brussels to speak at the event.
He added: "People in the Highlands and Islands can be proud of what they've achieved with EU support in terms of development in Scotland.
"The forthcoming programming period for EU funds offers new exciting opportunities – don't miss them!"
The Highlands and Islands 2020 event takes place from 1 to 4pm on Monday 18 March at the University of the Highlands and Islands executive office, Ness Walk, Inverness.
For more information or to book your free place, contact Charlotte Lever on 01856 569 249 or at firstname.lastname@example.com
List of speakers
- Dirk Ahner, former director general for regional policy and current adviser to Dacian Ciolos, commissioner for agriculture and rural development at the European Commission
- Ciaran Dearle, from the regional dimension of innovation at the directorate general research and innovation, European Commission
- Sarah English, head of Brussels office, Scotland Europa
- Moray Gilland, head of unit operational efficiency at the directorate general for regional and urban policy, European Commission
- Laurent Sens, policy officer at the directorate general for employment, social affairs and inclusion, European Commission
- Shane Rankin, deputy director of European structural funds, Scottish Government
- Dr Andrew Copus, social, economic and geographical sciences group, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen
Notes to editors
The University of the Highlands and Islands comprises thirteen further and higher education colleges, specialist colleges and research institutions, distributed throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. They are bound together through constitutional, management and academic structures, and co-ordinated through an executive office. Collectively, this is referred to as the UHI partnership.
There are currently over 7,000 students studying on undergraduate and postgraduate courses or undertaking postgraduate research with the University.
The University of the Highlands and Islands is the only university with campuses and headquarters based in the Highlands and Islands. Its mission is to strengthen and develop the social, economic and cultural prospects of the region. It uses a blend of learning methods, including traditional classroom face-to-face teaching, video-conferencing tutorials and lectures and virtual learning environments and other IT media.
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Middlesex DA Backs Bid To Halt Immigration Courthouse Arrests
A Massachusetts prosecutor is backing an effort to prevent federal authorities from arresting immigrants targeted for deportation at courthouses.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a letter to Justice Elspeth Cypher of the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday that she's concerned the prospect of courthouse immigration arrests will have a "hugely detrimental effect" on law enforcement.
Civil rights and indigent defense groups filed a petition with the court last month that seeks to bar officials from making immigration arrests at courthouses.
Ryan is urging Cypher to report the petition to the full court for review. She said in her letter that the case has "grave implications for the fair and effective administration of justice."
The Boston Bar Association has also asked for a full-bench review.


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Business leaders cancel Saudi events, ask Mohammed bin Salman for info on Jamal Khashoggi
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has joined such prominent Western business leaders as technology investor Steve Case and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in backing away from projects with Saudi Arabia after the disappearance and alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Turkish officials reportedly have told the U.S. government that they have audio and video recordings proving the Washington Post columnist and dissident was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul this month. The alleged slaying threatens to derail efforts by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to portray Saudi Arabia as a more open and tolerant place to visit, invest in and do business.
- Donald Trump reluctant to halt arms sales to Saudis over alleged assassination
- New video shows purported Saudi "assassination squad" in Turkey
The 33-year-old crown prince hopes to grow his country's $500 billion sovereign wealth fund -- pounded by falling oil prices earlier this decade -- into a $2 trillion global investment fund over the next dozen years.
Branson said he is suspending his work overseeing two Saudi tourism projects as well as talks with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund about possible investments in his space ventures Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit.
Branson wrote Thursday in a blog post:
I had high hopes for the current government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and it is why I was delighted to accept two directorships in the tourism projects around the Red Sea. I felt that I could give practical development advice and also help protect the precious environment around the coastline and islands. What has reportedly happened in Turkey around the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, if proved true, would clearly change the ability of any of us in the West to do business with the Saudi Government. We have asked for more information from the authorities in Saudi and to clarify their position.
Technology executive Case was among those echoing Branson's move, with the AOL co-founder canceling plans to address a conference co-hosted by the Saudi kingdom's sovereign wealth fund in Riyadh later this month.
Uber Chief Executive Khosrowshahi also said he would bow out of the Future Investment Initiative conference, a three-day affair scheduled to begin Oct. 23 that has dozens of business executives on its agenda as speakers, according to its website.
"I'm very troubled by the reports to date about Jamal Khashoggi. We are following the situation closely, and unless a substantially different set of facts emerges, I won't be attending the FII conference in Riyadh," Khosrowshahi said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund invested $3.5 billion in Uber two years ago.
Other prominent executives cancelling plans to attend the conference, unofficially billed as "Davos in the Desert," are Viacom CEO Bob Bakish and Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, according to their spokespersons.
JPMorgan Chase did not immediately respond to requests for comment as to whether CEO Jamie Dimon still planned to attend the event.
Concerns about Khashoggi had a host of media outlets also backing off the conference.
CNBC anchor and New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin also said he would not be participating. The Times has pulled out as a media sponsor of the conference, as did CNBC. The Financial Times said it would not be a partner of the event while the journalist's disappearance "remains unexplained."
One person who does plan to attend the conference: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. He told CNBC on Friday that the administration is "concerned about what is the status of Mr. Khashoggi. If more information comes out and changes, we could look at that, but I am planning on going."
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February is American Heart Health month, which is why this week's Teaching Tuesday is dedicated to hot peppers and their heart health benefits! (Bell peppers will be next week!)
According to multiple studies, capsaicin and capsaicinoids (the substances that give peppers their heat) can improve heart health.
Researchers have found that the spicy substances can: reduce levels of bad cholesterol as well as total levels of cholesterol, reduce the formation of deadly blood clots by increasing the flow of blood to the heart and other organs, and clear cholesterol deposits in blood vessels.
But before you go loading your meals with capsaicin, researchers don't recommend eating an excessive amount of hot peppers or substituting them for any prescription medication. They are, however, a nice spicy supplement.
Most HH recipes stick to the basics like jalapeños, poblanos (in HHA), and serranos (occasionally featured on the weekly meal plans), but if you're feeling adventurous and can stand the heat, there are dozens of different hot peppers out there for you to try!
Not sure which pepper to buy? Here's a helpful infographic based on the Scoville scale. You'll find the hottest peppers at the top!
If you'd like more information about hot peppers, check out these links:
Which hot peppers are your favorite?


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Bid Management Training
Bid Management Training Courses
We offer in-house training only – we do not run public courses
Bid Management remains one of the most useful and practical skills for any business. Being able to write winning bids is the cornerstone of many businesses and can be the difference between success and failure. A Bid Management Training course from Sales Training International is the perfect way to improve your business' bid management process. If you're looking for a quick, practical way to create more successful bids, this course is perfect for you. For more information on our bid management training, simply contact us via our online contact form, or call +44 (0) 1704 889325 today!
Bid Management Course Aim
This practical, interactive course equips attendees with the skills and knowledge they need to write winning bids. This includes managing and planning their own time and working effectively with others to ensure a consistently high standard for all bids. It also explains how to consider risk and commercial aspects.
All attendees will leave with an increased ability to manage bids and produce consistent winning bids. Whether you want to improve efficiency, confidence in a bid writing role or develop existing skills, this training course is essential.
We offer short, focused, strategic, high-value interventions
Bid Management Course Objectives
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the different components of a tender / bid and manage each of them
- Explain how to sell to a variety of personality types
- Establish win themes for each bid
- Evaluate a tender and prepare a compliant response
- Produce a project plan of action and explain how to manage that plan on a day to day basis
- Prepare and manage effective high scoring submissions
- Develop a pricing strategy
- Demonstrate negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes
- Effectively manage the wider bid team
- Plan strategically for improvement
Bid Managenent Course Content
- Introductions and course overview from your trainer – a former bid director with major blur chip companies
- Course and personal objectives – what do you want from this course
- Background to formal procurement
- Why clients use a Formal Procurement Process
- Private vs Public / Government
- The stages of tendering from pre-issue to award
- The components of the bid process
- Bid Strategy
- A plan to win
- Client understanding and needs
- Differentiating the proposal
- Value vs price
- Benefits to client
- Bid Process Management
- Organisation
- Outlining
- Proposal Management plan
- Credentials
- Written response
- Document production and graphics
- Feedback
- Bid Team Management
- Team selection
- Kick of meetings
- Managing the virtual team
- Mid term reviews
- Submission
- Planning your bid management project
- Managing people
- Getting things done through others
- The need to get people performing effectively and quickly
- Setting expectations
- Skills practice
- Managing resources
- What resource are
- How to plan resources
- Mobilising and booking resources
- Team study
- Managing information
- What information might be throughout the project
- Protocols and systems for management
- Communication planning
- Managing people
Managing activities
- Tasks – getting things done and managing work
- Getting it right from the start
- Spotting potential problems
- Setting effective objectives
- SMART is not enough!
- Effective objective setting
- Skills practice
- Managing oneself – Personnel effectiveness
- Time management
- Planning and prioritising
- Asking for help
- Writing a bid project plan – exercise
- Managing oneself – Personnel effectiveness
- Communication skills
- The communication cycle
- Active listening
- Asking the right questions
- Non-verbal messages
- Giving clear instructions
- Email communication
- Face to face communication
- Telephone communication
- Various skills practice sessions
- Dealing with different types of personalities to ensure we win more bids
- Personality profile – individual profile to ascertain what personality type you are
- Looking at the 4 types
- How to deal with each type – exercise
- Assertiveness
- Why do we need to be assertive in bid management
- Assertive vs. Passive vs. Aggressive
- Case study
- The assertive sentence
- Working with others using an assertive style – exercise
- NLP and bid management
- Using NLP in writing bids
- Using NLP when dealing with others face to face
- Skills practice
- Negotiation
- The 4 stages of negotiation
- Win – Win outcomes
- Skills practice
- Summary and course close


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Biddle IndAC2 - Industrial Air Curtains
Optimal climate separation
The Biddle IndAC2 air curtain is the perfect solution for climate separation in industrial buildings. The IndAC2 air curtain can be used for climate separation between indoor and outdoor environments and for indoor climate separation. This product can help to improve comfort levels, boost moral efficiency, whether it be in warehouse or high tech manufacturing plant.
Easy logistics
The IndAC2 keeps the entrance accessible with faster and safer logistics as a result.
Energy savings
Equipped with an automatic control option, the IndAC2 continuously chooses the correct settings. In combination with the stepless fans, this automatic control ensures that the air curtain always functions at the right speed, resulting in optimal separation efficiency and significant energy savings.
Why choose IndAC2?
- Optimal climate separation
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- Comfortable working conditions
- Energy-saving climate solutions
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Hotel Zakliki
Zygmunta Starego 130, 30-198, Cracovia, Poland
Hotel Zakliki is a comfortable facility located in a quiet part of Krakow – Mydlniki only 6 kilometers from the International Airport Krakow – Balice and 8 km from the historic center of the city of Krakow. The standard of our hotel will certainly provide you with a comfortable and pleasant rest. Great views of the Piłsudski Mound or Młynówka Królewska will certainly make your stay more pleasant. The hotel is fully adapted to the needs of disabled people, the hotel has an elevator. Free parking is available. Pets are welcome. 200 meters from the hotel there is the Krakow-Zakliki high speed railway station, the journey to the center is 10 minutes, the Krakow-Balice airport is only 5 minutes.


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If you're in the know, then you know about Seacrets in Ocean City, Md. It is beyond paradise. Ok, I'm going to stop right there, because my drool is ruining my keyboard.
Here are the mockups the Team Seacrets team will be wearing next weekend at the OC tourney. They were created by G & G Outfitters. G & G Outfitters was founded by lax-crazy fans in 1990 who saw an opportunity and took advantage of it. The first t-shirts they ever sold were University of Maryland lax shirts. They sold them at games to sororities and frats. Now they have grown to do apparel for the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, and NASCAR.
When it comes to creating branded products, apparel, and promotions that are uniquely yours, no one does it better than G&G. From the latest apparel styles to innovative custom packaging, and from screenprinting to embroidery to product enhancement, they do it all – for small businesses and some of the world's most respected brands.
If you have a team that needs custom gear or if you are looking to set up an online store, then you should contact [email protected]. He'll get it done.