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Premier League: Daniel Sturridge hopes Liverpool can land title for Steven Gerrard
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Daniel Sturridge considers Steven Gerrard's legend status to be secure, but hopes to see the Liverpool skipper lift the Premier League title.
League success is the one glaring omission on Gerrard's glittering CV, with cup wins and a UEFA Champions League triumph complemented by 109 caps for England.
At 33 years of age, time is running out on his efforts to take the top-flight crown – but 2014 could be the year in which an Anfield stalwart completes the set.
Sturridge, along with fellow frontman Luis Suarez, has played a key role in firing Liverpool to the top of the table – two points clear of the chasing pack.
With six games left to play, the 20-goal frontman is determined to keep the momentum rolling and help an iconic domestic and international team-mate claim the one piece of major silverware that has so far eluded him.
Sturridge said: "If we win it, Stevie really deserves it, and he should win the Premier League because of everything he has done for this club.
"Every player in this team will do their best to help him achieve that goal.
"He's been so loyal to Liverpool – he has been world class and still is.
"Stevie will always be a legend, not just for Liverpool but to England as well. He will go down in history as one of the best midfielders in the game, never mind just this club.
"He's just unbelievable every day, a great leader.
If we win it, Stevie really deserves it, and he should win the Premier League because of everything he has done for this club.
Daniel Sturridge
"He lives and dies for this club, he's been here his whole career and it's a great pleasure to play with him. Stevie is the perfect example for every young player around the country – a real example for every player."
Liverpool climbed back to the summit with a 4-0 mauling of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, but it is a 5-0 crushing of the same opposition back in December which Sturridge credits as being the game which made the Reds believe that they could come out on top.
He added: "Even though I wasn't involved, I was still in and around the place and it was great to see the boys performing as well as they did.
"But even seeing it from afar, it was a real marker that day.
"Everyone also knew we had to continue playing like that so we weren't getting too excited.
"The important thing is just to keep working hard and if we do that, I am sure we will continue to get the results.
"There are still six games to go, every one of them huge, so we won't get too excited just yet. We need to keep getting the job done, because from now it is all about results."


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No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Tart is a quick and easy dessert recipe that makes use of semi-sweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, and an Oreo chocolate pie crust. If you haven't tried one before, now is the right time to try to make one, because each yummy slice is truly indulging. Imagine a rich chocolate gelato or ice cream in a pie – that is what you will exactly get.

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August 19, 2008
TSE to Delist China's Asia Media on Sept. 20
Tokyo, Aug. 19 (Jiji Press)--The Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday it will delist China's Asia Media Co. from its Mothers section for startup firms on Sept. 20 because the company's auditor did not certify its latest financial statements.
Ahead of the delisting, Asia Media shares will be placed on the TSE's liquidation post between Wednesday and Sept. 19.In April last year, Asia Media, a provider of television program guides, became the first company from mainland China to go public on Japan's largest securities exchange.
But it has been engulfed in a scandal involving its former chief executive officer, Cui Jianping, who stepped down in June this year after he was found to have misused time deposits at a fully owned subsidiary as collateral to make a personal bank loan of about 1.6 billion yen.
Because of the scandal, the company's auditor expressed "no opinion" on its financial statements for the year that ended in December 2007.
It is the third stock delisting stemming from the absence of an auditor's opinion at the TSE, following the removal of Internet Research Institute Inc. in June last year and Frameworx Inc. in October, both from the Mothers section.
TSE officials maintained that the exchange sees no problem in its listing criteria, nor does it plan to change its current drive to invite more companies from Asia to list their stocks on the Tokyo exchange.
Concerning the criminal complaint the TSE has filed against former CEO Cui, the officials said that the case is still under investigation by the Chinese authorities.
The officials said the exchange plans to improve the way it collects information about Chinese firms by making use of its Beijing office, which opened early this year.END
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Aerial sprays are so 20th century
Published 4:00 am, Monday, June 23, 2008
When a pest such as the light brown apple moth comes along - a pest that threatens not only crops but forests, habitat and landscapes - the California Department of Food and Agriculture is called upon to eradicate the infestation using the safest, most effective tools available. When we began this eradication effort more than a year ago, aerial pheromone treatments were the clear choice, and they remain a remarkably progressive option.
Behind the scenes, CDFA and USDA scientists are hard at work developing tools to eradicate not only the light brown apple moth, but many other invasive species. These scientists have made advances in a program that will add another safe eradication method to our toolbox.
In early 2007, we sought the advice of an international panel of scientists who are apple moth experts, and they advised us to begin emergency eradication efforts using the pheromone treatments - but they also advised a substantial investment in adapting the sterile insect technique for use against this pest.
This technique eradicates an infestation by releasing large quantities of sterilized, infertile insects so that the wild population cannot reproduce. It has been successful for more than 30 years in California and around the globe against a variety of insects; indeed, it was the alternative that ended California's use of aerial Malathion treatments against the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Raising a captive insect colony and adapting the technique to the new pest are technically and biologically complex tasks, so we were advised that this work could take several years to bear fruit. Fortunately, our scientists have surprised us with a breakthrough - we now plan to begin releasing the sterile moths in early 2009.
Before 2007, this pest had never been detected in California before - or anywhere in the continental United States, for that matter. But the speed and frequency of international commerce and personal travel have brought with them an increased threat that invasive pests, diseases and other organisms will arrive on our shores. The light brown apple moth threatens not just crops but more than 2,000 kinds of plants found in our forests, our landscaping and our natural habitats. It's a serious pest that we need to eradicate, and the sterile insect technique will help us achieve that goal.
This technique is the central element of our updated eradication plan. Aerial pheromone treatments will still be an option in more limited, nonurban settings (such as densely forested areas), but these treatments will not proceed until all of the environmental reviews are completed. Other tools, such as pheromone-infused twist ties and organic-approved pesticides, will also continue to be necessary due to the varying densities of local infestations and other factors.
As part of the larger organic movement and the push toward more sustainable farming, our agricultural community is steadily replacing many of the past century's chemical pesticides with alternatives that are vastly superior for the environment - and still get the job done. Sterile insect releases are on the leading edge of that progression, and we are fortunate to have this alternative available to fight the light brown apple moth infestation in our Bay Area and Central Coast communities.


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Ragamala Dance Company/Aparna Ramaswamy presents: They Rose at Dawn
Thursday, March 9, 2017; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
In this solo work, women are depicted as carriers of ritual. Navigating inner and outer worlds, they invoke a sense of reverence, of unfolding mystery, of imagination. A stellar Carnatic musical ensemble accompanies Aparna Ramaswamy as she explores the spontaneous interplay between music and movement and the dynamic contours created by the artists onstage.
"Aparna Ramaswamy is a vision of sculptural lucidity whose dancing brings a full-bodied awareness to complex rhythms and shifts of dynamics." — Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
Tickets: $35, $45 (plus applicable fees)
Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Time: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $35, $45 (plus applicable fees)
Categories: Dancing
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
One Cameron Way
Kahului, HI USA 96732
Island Area: Central Maui
Website: www.mauiarts.org
Location Specifics: Castle Theater
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (808) 242-7469
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A returning hero, a prisoner of his past
Renad Amdarien's daring escape from the brutal confines of a sorcerer's dungeon has made him a legend throughout the land. Now trusted without question, Renad suffers the truth alone: his former master's sorcery rules him still. Broken both in body and mind, he finds brief solace only in the Gardens, lush sanctuaries of sex and secrets staffed by willing, skilled companions.
Nemaran, a most unusual Garden servant, recognizes Renad's pain and offers easy comfort. What begins as erotic exploration soon grows into more, with Nemaran's gentle attentions inspiring Renad to cross the physical and emotional boundaries society had long ago set in place.
When forces beyond his control compel Renad to commit the ultimate betrayal, the new lovers must band together outside of the Gardens' walls...for only Nemaran can help Renad become his own man once more.
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June 15, 2005
Legal Guide for Bloggers
The Electronic Freedom Foundation has published a legal guide for bloggers that anyone who sees fit to publish their own delusional rants on the web should be familiar with.
Because of the nature of the topics covered, much of the guide is focused on political bloggers, but many of the issues covered apply to just about anyone writing on the web. That includes us foodie types.
The guide is written for U.S. laws, but the priciples should be useful for writers from just about any liberal Western democracy. Those of you in Saudi Arabia or North Korea - you're on your own.
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Spring 2005
Ware: we are not worthy
Chris WareBy Daniel Raeburn. Laurence King Monographics, £14.95
Do we deserve someone as good as Chris Ware? Surely we are not worthy. Whether your interests are in graphic design, illustration, lettering, Chicago, storytelling, the history of comics or raw human nature, Ware has something to say (and show) about all of them. Like Dave Eggers, he seems to have embarked upon a vast magnum opus about the way we live now, with an obsessive zeal that makes other storytellers seem trivial by comparison.
Yet what's striking about Ware's work is its completeness as a solo project. There are few collaborators in his canon – every tiny caption, fake ad and copyright line is lovingly lettered by hand and laid out within a page design architecture of the highest order.
Daniel Raeburn, who once devoted an entire, large-format edition of his journal The Imp to Ware and his work, is clearly the best man to analyse this fascinating subject for the Monographics series. In keeping with the series' format, the main essay is compact, more like a long magazine article, leaving plenty of room for visual examples, from God, a 1992 strip for New City through all the Acme Novelty Library favourites (Rusty Brown, Quimby) to the ambitious Building. Six spreads give Ware's masterpiece Jimmy Corrigan some of the critical analysis it deserves, and we get a glimpse of one of the cardboard models he constructed in order to draw accurately the world he created. There are also point-of-sale displays, Cornell-like boxes, a wedding invitation and a painted toy called the 'Raeburn Algorithmic'. This last term was coined by Ware to describe Raeburn's habit of 'improving' stories. 'Great for . . . writing about popular children's art forms that were completely dismissed in the public consciousness over a half century ago,' claims Ware's label.
The book is an entertaining hymn of celebration to Ware's peculiar genius. Raeburn's achievement is to use the tools of criticism to explain, without too much exaggeration, why Ware's work (and world) is so rich and resilient, and why we can expect – and perhaps even deserve – much more from the artist.


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I was astounded to see that he's beating John Stewart and Steven Colbert in the ratings. I guess someone is watching him.
Tosh.O is spectacular. Love it.
That and the Louie C.K. Show on FX are the two best things in comedy right now. Both are great.
I've watched Tosh.O for a while now. Some episodes have me laughing out loud but other episodes I found so lame I had to change the channel. I did go see him live last month and it was pretty good. Give me Louie C.K. any day, I just love his stand up routines.
Originally Posted by Messier-11: show is very overrated, but your right you'll laugh out loud a few times an episode
WTF are you talking about? Overrated?
Tosh's stand up is hilarious. Never really took time to watch his show though.


text: Eclipse Community Forums - RDF feed https://www.eclipse.org/forums/ Eclipse Community Forums Message Flow connection rules https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/447664/999225/#msg_999225 In the specification "Business Process Model and Notation" OMG Document Number: formal/2011-01-03, which represents the official and standard specification of BPMN2.0, Message Flow connection rules were clearly specified and can be summerized in Table 7.4. One of these rules is that a pool can be connected to a subProcess via a message flow, but in the BPMN 2.0 Modeler this is not possible. why this is not possible? is it a bug? if its not a bug, on what specification are you based on? Thanks in advance, HB ]]> Hassan BAZOUN 2013-01-11T15:40:18-00:00 Re: Message Flow connection rules https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/447664/999252/#msg_999252 Yep, this looks like an oversight. Can you please file a bug report here: https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/enter_bug.cgi?product=BPMN2Modeler If there are other connection rules that have been overlooked, please include them in the bug report as well. FYI, I am actually looking at this area of the editor right now (and fixing bugs with Message Flows) so this is good timing Cheers, Bob]]> Robert Brodt 2013-01-11T16:41:45-00:00 Re: Message Flow connection rules https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/447664/1000198/#msg_1000198 Thanks for your reply, i will report this bug. HB ]]> Hassan BAZOUN 2013-01-14T08:41:17-00:00


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Having struggled with his weight throughout his life, last January Lee Harding decided enough was enough. He told Kirstie McCrum how cutting the snacks has helped him shed almost 4st and turn his life around in 12 months
SPENDING time and effort on diet and healthy living plans is a familiar concept for Lee Harding. But while the 32-year-old slimmer had been worrying about his weight for many years, he also found that his mood and confidence were constantly suffering.
"I've always struggled with my weight, for as long as I can remember. I tried pretty much everything to lose weight – WeightWatchers, Exante, you name it, I've given it a go. At my heaviest I was 22st 4lb," he admits.
Working in administration, Lee's sedentary job meant that the weight wasn't shifting and even when one of his diets worked, it wasn't a sustainable life plan.
"They worked initially, but there was no long-term change, it went back to the way it was with old habits slipping in again. I had an idea of my weight, but it was the week of my dad's birthday when I finally felt like I needed to make a lasting change. He was turning 60 and the realisation dawned that time was ticking and I needed to do something if I wanted to remain fit and active, hopefully into my old age. I wasn't happy."
After all of his diet dalliances, Lee, who is 5ft 7in, decided this time to try Slimming World near his home in Cardiff Bay.
"Being a man walking into such a feminine environment didn't bother me – I've always worked with women, so I'm used to being in a female-dominated environment, but it was nice when I walked in and saw another guy. I felt 'I'm not the only one'.
"I stood outside with my heart racing and my palms a bit sweaty. But my leader Sue Fuller-Anderson was so enthusiastic. She's so warm and friendly, and she zoomed in straightaway to help me, going through the plan. She was a star from the start. She made it sound like something I could work with and stay with," he says.
At his first class, Lee found out that his weight was 17st 1lb, but making small changes in his lifestyle became second nature for him and from the start he could tell there was a difference to the plan from others he had tried.
"I noticed changes after the first five or six weeks. Clothes that had been getting tight were no longer tight and as time went on my clothes just got bigger and bigger.
"I was really pleased with it because Slimming World's flexibility means I can go away on the weekend, I can go out for meals with my friends, and as long as I am sensible and make healthier choices, it all fits in quite nicely," he explains.
As well as losing weight, Lee found that it was much easier to be active, and really began to embrace a new lifestyle thanks to his colleagues and his Cardiff Council Active card.
"I work with some really sporty people so they're all really active. That was very encouraging because it meant that I was able to start doing stuff with them. Before, I almost felt like the odd one out, because I didn't exercise very much, whereas they always seemed to be doing something active. I got some really great support off them.
"Thanks to the Active card I started spin and the occasional swim, and then I stepped up the amount I did. As my confidence increased, I started trying other things. I tried TRX and really enjoyed that and then I started badminton, which I always fancied but never had the courage to try. Now I'm confident in trying something new," he says.
Currently tipping the scales at a trim 13st 6lb, Lee has shed 3st 9lb and says he feels great but it's not just down to the changes in the mirror.
"I've recently come off my regular asthma medication, because when I was exercising I realised I didn't need it. My GP wants to see how it goes, but so far I haven't needed it for months because the increased activity has helped to build up my lung strength.
"I've made new, healthy habits that fit in with my life, and I'm so much happier with myself. Slimming World has changed my life, it really has."
Sue's Slimming World meeting is at Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay on Saturday mornings at 10am. For more information go to www.slimmingworld.com
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Lunch: sandwiches or salad in the summer, soup in the winter
Dinner: home-cooked meals from scratch, but using oil
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Breakfast: cereal or fruit
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Tier 1 Entrepreneurs must pass a 'Genuine Entrepreneur Test'
Successive British governments over the years have been encouraging talented entrepreneurs to bring their business to Britain. One tried and tested route for anyone who's from outside the EEA and Switzerland to get entry to Britain is through the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa.
It has never been that straightforward. For a start, alongside the application, which cost between £944 and £1,180 per person, applicants also needed to demonstrate that they either had, or had access to, a minimum of £50,000 of investment funds in order to apply.
However, since changes to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur application in April 2015, it seems that it's going to be more challenging for entrepreneurs to qualify for their visas. The main change that will potentially cause problems for some applicants is the 'genuine entrepreneur test' introduced by the UK government to counter abuse in this immigration category.
The requirements that applicants will now need to comply with now include the following:
• Initial applicants will be required to provide a business plan as part of their application. This was not compulsory before 6 April 2015, but it was often submitted in an application as evidence that the applicant's business proposal was genuine. Now, it's not optional – every applicant will have to supply a business plan.
• Applicants will now also need to show evidence for the source of funds if they have been held in their account for less than 90 days before submitting an application.
• The 'genuine entrepreneur test' will not only be for new applicants. It will also be extended to those people applying for Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension or indefinite leave to remain (settlement) applications.
The reasoning behind getting Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa applicants to meet all the requirements mentioned above is so that the UK government can filter through the applications to find those people who are real entrepreneurs with sound business sense and experience as well as a viable business proposition.
The changes in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa seem to be sending a clear message to applicants that Britain is only open for entrepreneurial business if you can demonstrate you are a genuine and business-savvy entrepreneur.
We have had almost 100% success first time in representing the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Applications and our expert team can help you prepare your application right first time. Please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone, should you need any assistance.
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Leaf Type: Black
Where to Buy: 52Teas
Learn more about Southern Boy Teas here.
Taster's Review:
Before writing this review, I searched for my review of the Monkey Fart Honeybush from My Sweet Honeybush. But I couldn't find it – I guess I never wrote one! I guess that means I'm going to have to procure another pouch of said honeybush! (Yes, I realize I'm merely justifying my tea shopping, but, whatever works, right?)
Anyway, I have tried the Monkey Fart Honeybush on several occasions, and I enjoyed it, but it became a big hit with my oldest daughter who really loves the stuff. So, I was confident I'd enjoy the black iced tea version of it.
And I do. It is sweet, banana-y, and very refreshing. It reminds me a little bit of the Banana Fanta Slurpees from 7-11. This has a similar sweet-banana kind of taste, almost "candy-like". Now that I think about it, what this really tastes like to me is banana cotton candy! It's got that light, wispy kind of sweetness the way cotton candy does.
The banana is distinct, but the black tea is not just sitting off in the background. It is a strong, vibrant flavor, and melds well with the banana flavoring.
This first tasting is the result of cold-brewing the tea bag (I love the size of these teabags. They're HUGE! Certainly roomy enough to accommodate the tea's expansion, and there is still room to spare, no worries about the tea not having enough room in this bag!), and I'm really loving these Southern Boy Teas for cold-brewing. But I thought I'd do a little experiment and try hot-brewing the bag this evening for tomorrow's iced tea and see how the second infusion turns out.
And as it turns out, the hot-brew resteep turned out pretty darned good too. It's not quite as strong or flavorful as the first cold-brew infusion, but, it is still very tasty and refreshing… which means that you can double the amount of tea and the value of the purchase price of these teas! Definitely take the time to resteep!
Anne started her journey with tea as a casual drinker and became more serious about her tea drinking when she realized that she couldn't drink coffee. Shortly thereafter, she started becoming obsessed with the beverage and she started creating small-batch, artisan blends of tea that she sold online as LiberTEAS. After a few years, she realized she wasn't cut out to be the sole proprietor of a business so she closed LiberTEAS and started reviewing teas online. She met Jennifer through another blog that they both reviewed for and they decided to start their own review blog. This review blog!
Throughout her journey as a tea reviewer, she discovered 52Teas and became enamored with the idea of creating a new tea every week. When the founder of 52Teas decided he wanted to move on, he offered the business to Anne but knowing that she wasn't cut out to be a sole proprietor, she instead offered the company to her oldest daughter who employs her as the Mad Tea Artist for 52Teas!
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Can I Get a Re-Fill?
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Drops a cup of virtual tea on your desk.ReplyDelete
Pours another cup of tea, or would you rather hot chocolate? Is is a bit nippy in your neck of the woods?ReplyDelete
Aw... hope you get a refill soon. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 11:25 AM
I hope that Mr. Cute is refilling your cup of energy now, and that you are going to find some time to come back online very soon. I miss your cartoons and stories! You fill my cup of energy up. :-)ReplyDelete
Hi! I just came by to check on ya. woo woo woo!ReplyDelete
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Rookie question, I know, but is there a way to have my blog display the latest pages in single post/page format (so that the Next and Previous links appear) rather than having several posts on each page?
I would like to have the latest page appear when someone clicks the "jeffman48.com" address, just as if they had clicked the latest permalink address.
Can this be done?
The blog I need help with is jeffman48.com.


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Accentuate your foyer with the relaxed ambiance from our foyer lighting from the Bolla collection of foyer light fixtures. With its flowing amber seedy glass that curves gracefully, this foyer light creates unique lighting that sets the mood, much like lazy summer days in century-old Mediterranean villas. Feel classy and regal with the hues emitted from our foyer lighting hanging elegantly from the rafters.
The sentimental atmosphere of Italy comes complimentary with this foyer light fixture. You may notice simple events turn into memorable experiences under the illumination of our Bolla foyer light. This is elegance at its Mediterranean best.


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dazzleguts wrote:Hey Necro
This is the White Palekh, an alternate version of the Black Palekh which was first printed for a world's fair and then reprinted as an anniversary edition.
Palekh refers to Russian miniature lacquer paintings on papier-mâché that first appeared around 1923 in a village called Palech and was based on a long local history of icon painting.
Your deck has a small letter with a 2 digit number beside it, at the bottom right of the box front. That is the date for your particular deck. I can't quite read it in your photo. This deck had many reprintings due to it's popularity so both the ebay dates that you found may be technically right. I will post more about the history and time line of this deck tonight when I have time to look it up.
volantangel wrote:Interesting, but aren't the palekhs still being printed nowadays? I recent saw packs of the black being on sale in a museum in Vienna when I travelled there a couple of months ago
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text: Nice reading another book added to the list :-) Sincerely, Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org "There is no way to peace, peace is the way." Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi --- On Sun, 2/10/13, tastebridge-request at lists.noisebridge.net <tastebridge-request at lists.noisebridge.net> wrote: From: tastebridge-request at lists.noisebridge.net <tastebridge-request at lists.noisebridge.net> Subject: Tastebridge Digest, Vol 31, Issue 1 To: tastebridge at lists.noisebridge.net Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 4:00 AM Send Tastebridge mailing list submissions to tastebridge at lists.noisebridge.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/tastebridge or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to tastebridge-request at lists.noisebridge.net You can reach the person managing the list at tastebridge-owner at lists.noisebridge.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Tastebridge digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] Food at the molecular level (Ari Lacenski) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:00:51 -0800 From: Ari Lacenski <alacenski at gmail.com> To: John Adams <jna at retina.net> Cc: Tastebridge <tastebridge at lists.noisebridge.net>, NoiseBridge Discuss <noisebridge-discuss at lists.noisebridge.net> Subject: Re: [Tastebridge] [Noisebridge-discuss] Food at the molecular level Message-ID: <CA+=Z=279diQWYeitAo_f-zOziZrurfG8hPddg6pKNuQW66vsDw at mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Also super excellent: http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780393329421-11 http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780231141710-0 <-- by the guy who more or less invented the discipline What Einstein Told His Cook, in particular, is sprinkled with strange recipes that work well, like homemade gravlax. Ari On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM, John Adams <jna at retina.net> wrote: > What you're essentially talking about is Molecular Gastronomy / Modernist > Cuisine, pioneered by food scientists in the 1950's (think: food coloring) > and turned into serious science by Ferran Adria at El Bulli. While El Bulli > is long closed, the techniques live on. I've eaten their menu and I can tell > you it's truly epic what they were able to achieve. > It's continued today by people like Albert Adria (his son) and Grant Achatz > at places like Alinea in Chicago. Wylie Dufresne's WD-50 in NYC is another > fine example. > > Nathan Myrhvold put out an outstanding book on this called Modernist Cuisine > (http://modernistcuisine.com/) that goes into the history, recipes, and > techniques of this sort of food preparation. The book is expensive, but > PDFs are floating around on Torrent sites. Find it. > > Here in SF, you'll see some these techniques at places like Coi and Atelier > Crenn. Lots of foams and powers are in their dishes. > > I've eaten at most of these and I suggest you make it out them if you can > afford it. > > Start here... > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferran_Adri%C3%A0 > > > On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM, Glen Jarvis <glen at glenjarvis.com> wrote: >> >> Trolling ThinkGeek as I do, I ran into this product: >> >> http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e71f/ >> >> It's a starter kit for taking food and making different things happen >> through chemical knowledge (like making spaghetti out of tomato soup; fruit >> juice caviar etc.) >> >> This video is also interesting in similar ways. For example, to make a >> liquid center inside of an ice cream, they changed the melting point of >> vinegar, froze it with dry ice, and then inserted into center of vanilla ice >> cream: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC0zIROhjAs >> >> These concepts feel so 'taste bridgy" and fun... >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> >> Glen >> -- >> >> "Pursue, keep up with, circle round and round your life as a dog does his >> master's chase. Do what you love. 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As CEO of a company, you may often wonder what social technologies like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace really bring benefit, or how to create profit from technological society?
Many CEOs have ever tasted "bitter fruit" of social technology. For example, the company's reputation could be "marred" by some videos on Youtube or product brand and the company is likely to be attacked by the posts on Twitter. Forrester also a victim. Because of inaccurate information that Forrester has become the object of anger vented on Twitter. Therefore, it is easy to sympathize with skepticism and wary of the business world for social networking.
Nonetheless, considering the many ways social networking is very useful for the development of the company. However, within the scope of this article, let us study in depth a specific way to make a profit from social networks that I called Sigma society. If the 6 Sigma is a management philosophy focused on improving processes to improve the social product, the Sigma-based feedback from society to make this work.
CEO George Colony is the company's technology and market researcher Forrester Research. During the past 30 years, George has consulted for many other CEOs on the impact of technology on business. This article was culled from that experience.
Sigma society will use social networks as a means of creating favorable conditions for existing customers (and potential customers) can provide continuous criticism, analysis and recommendations product for the company. This is truly a powerful tool to help enhance the value of major products.
Sigma society has three characteristics:
1) Listen:
Please closely monitor the social channels to detect whether weak or strong signals from the market about the product. Zappos shoe store and clothing online as well as JetBlue - Cheap airline of the United States has assigned staff in charge of this task.
The problem is that: Many companies have used social networks to gather and resolve customer complaints, but do not know how to market information about the product and use it in the right place at the right time. Sigma social data will be screened before a product manager or staff research and development put into use.
2) Encourage feedback:
Make positive use of social channels to attract customers to participate in creative activities or product improvement. French bank Credit Mutuel and international corporations pizza Domino's Pizza in America have made great strides on products by harnessing the social networking program.
Credit Mutuel further improved to better service their bank. Domino's Pizza also makes much more tasty than pizza. One of the simplest ways to solicit feedback is: create a section on the company website so that customers can provide ideas. Starbucks site is a typical example.
3) Marketing:
Please convey the message clearly to customers that the company is listening, and are responding by changing the feedback of customers. In other words, make sure the world knows that your company does not pretend to feedback from customers. That is what Toyota is doing well.
In the pursuit of social philosophy Sigma, CEOs need to take note of the following. First, the Sigma society requires that we have high determination, rather than a weak heart. We will be actively and openly discussed with the whole world about the defects and shortcomings as well as other matters of the company. In fact, whether we actively open or not, public opinion will remain constant evaluation of products. So better to be proactive.
Second, note the work done. Sigma society is not one-way mode of communication. Sigma social participation means that we are initiating a conversation is highly interactive and constantly with hundreds, even thousands of customers on the basis of real time.
So, do not use Sigma social until the company is willing to maintain a dialogue first. In other words, be allocated staff, budgets, plans and strategies to effectively realize social Sigma efforts. The poor performance of social Sigma will harm the brand reputation and corporate levels more severely than not using it.
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Welcome to the Official website of the Guyana Constitution Reform Commission. This site is established to allow the Guyanese Diaspora to be able to participate in the vital process of Constitution Reform. At this site you can take the opportunity to:
We have included a full recitation of the present 1980 constitution along with other documents that have led us to this point in the political process. Please take the time to make your submission before April 18 when the period of Public Hearings comes to an end.
You may ask the question, Why reform the constitution? The answer is that Constitutions sometimes require amendment after passage of time or when different conditions arise in a country or when large numbers of people perceive that the existing constitution does not adequately address current problems.
This situation has arisen in Guyana and, as a result, the major political and civil groupings have determined that our constitution should be reviewed and amended where appropriate.
A vibrant and effective constitution is one of the cornerstones of a strong nation. And your participation in the historic re-fashioning of this document will be evidence of your commitment to the process of national development.
We thank you for taking the time to visit this site and trust that you use the opportunity to participate in the process.
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text: Ball of Wax is a quarterly music anthology that combines local and international talent on one overloaded CD. The paltry entry fee for tonight's release party buys you one copy of Ball of Wax, volume 12, and gets you into a show featuring BoW contributors Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden, a band that evokes the shimmery vocals and guitar pop of '90s bands like Belly and Mazzy Star, and the grimy reinvention of big-band country by up-and-comers the Crying Shame. (Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880. 9 pm, $6, 21+.)


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The North Central Texas Academy Pioneers began their bye week a little early Friday.
NCTA disposed of Wichita Falls Christian 46-0 at home. The game was called at halftime because of six-man football's 45-point mercy rule. It was their sixth mercy rule win of the season, as they opened with five straight such victories.
Josh Torres led NCTA (8-1, 1-1 in TAPPS Six-Man Division II District 2) with 167 yards rushing and three touchdowns on just seven carries. He also returned a kickoff 52 yards for a touchdown.
Quarterback Angel Tercero returned after missing last week to go 3-for-5 for 115 yards and two touchdowns. He has yet to throw an interception this season.
He did, however, have an interception while playing defense.
"Overall our kids played well, executed well on offense and held them to under 120 yards total offense," said first-year NTCA coach Kirby Rasco. " Their quarterback was very good, and our defense had pressure on him and we covered well all night."
The Pioneers are off this week before finishing the regular season at Brownwood Victory Life on Nov. 9
"We hope to get all the aches and pains cleared up," said Rasco.
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NCTA leaders
Rushing – Josh Torres 7-167, 3 TDs.
Passing – Angel Tercero 3-5-0-115, 2 TDs.
Receiving – Elias Fekadu 2-47, TD; Cole Rasco 1-68, TD.
Tackles – Daniel Nzeakor 7, Fekadu 6 tackles, Cale Dodson 4.
Sacks – Fekadu 1.
Interception – Tercero 1.


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Feb 18, 2013 Ida Torres Features, Politics 0
Shinsuke Sugiyama, head of the Asian and Oceanic Affairs bureau is reportedly set to meet with Chinese government officials to discuss territorial issues that have soured relationships between the two nations. They are also including the recent North Korean nuclear test on the agenda.
Sugiyama will be raising the Japanese government's concern over a Chinese patrol ship that allegedly directed weapons-related radar on a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel. China has denied any knowledge of this action, despite Japan saying they have evidence to the contrary. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had called the action "provocative" and "dangerous," given the state of tension between the two countries as of late. The two are currently involved in a territorial row over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and observers say that this could easily lead to a military clash that would be disastrous for the Asia Pacific region.
Another issue that will be discussed is China's response to the North Korean nuclear test conducted last week, in spite of overwhelming international opposition. Japan will try to keep China "onside" as the United States and the United Nations prepare to impose more sanctions on the reclusive state for their actions. China, considered to be North Korea's only staunch ally, has surprisingly expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" over the nuclear tests.
[ via Channel News Asia ]
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One of the major dietary changes that's taken place in many countries over the last 30 years has been a shift to consuming more processed foods. Along with processing comes an increase in added sodium, more saturated fat, more sugar, and less fiber. The result? More cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, and diabetes.

For example, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends consuming no more than 2,300 mg (less than 2.4g) of sodium each day—less for many seniors and other people with certain health conditions, like high blood pressure. Still, in a survey of more than 7,000 Americans, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found people consume an average of 3,300 mg of sodium per day. Most of the salt comes from restaurant and convenience foods, like baked goods, cured meats, and soup.

Do your body a favor, and try to eat "clean" more often, including foods high in fiber (which are linked to greater longevity) and other ingredients you purchase and prepare yourself. If you're short on time (and who isn't?), cook ahead in big batches, or splurge on ready-made salads and other fresh or frozen vegetables while watching the sodium and sugar contents on the label.

If you're a smoker, you know how hard quitting can be, but here's some inspiration: The NIH says tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of death. Some estimates suggest smoking can rob you of a decade of life.

Whether you quit cold-turkey or phase out your habit, your body is surprisingly forgiving; blood pressure and circulation improve soon after quitting, and your risk of getting cancer decreases every year thereafter. Keep in mind that your family members will also benefit from your staying tobacco-free because they'll no longer be exposed to dangerous second-hand smoke. You'll look younger, too.

If you don't feel you have time to exercise, consider this: You may not need to hit the global minimum recommendations of 30 minutes a day, five or more times per week, to extend your life. A study published in 2011 in The Lancet, examining the activity habits of more than 416,000 men and women in Taiwan, found that getting just 15 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day helped subjects live three extra years. The longevity boost went up to four years of longer life for people achieving the threshold of 30 minutes a day. The results held true even for those with health problems like cardiovascular disease—and for overweight people who didn't lose any pounds through their activity.

Brisk walking was one of the "moderate intensity" exercises cited in the Taiwanese research. You might have to make a conscious effort to work it into your daily routine, but 15 minutes of activity for an extra three years of life sounds like a longevity bargain.

Anger can be a tough emotion to release, especially if you feel justified in your outrage. Maybe the best question to ask yourself is this—is it worth the cortisol? Levels of this stress hormone go up when you're stressed or angry, with negative effects on your heart, metabolism, and immune system. High cortisol has been associated with greater mortality in a number of studies.

Staying social can be a good longevity booster, mostly by helping you manage stress and by strengthening your immune system. Good relationships keep you strong, while bad relationships can leave you in a negative frame of mind, and put you at risk of depression and even heart attacks.

Staying connected can be a tough one if you are feeling down, have lost someone close to you, or live far away from extended family and friends. There are ways to re-engage and meet new people even if you are in a new city, including volunteering and reaching out to others with similar interests through networks like business groups and book clubs.

Sweeping, radical changes in lifestyle might be inspiring, but they can also be too daunting—and therefore, short-lived—for ordinary mortals. The next time you resolve to eat healthier or exercise more, try aiming low! Try choosing just one small change at a time, like getting up 10 minutes earlier in the morning to fix yourself a healthy lunch for work, instead of a major life makeover. Like the exercise advice above shows, even short spurts of activity each day can reap big benefits for your lifespan.

Small shifts can fly under your own radar, adding up to big benefits over time without causing stress in your busy world. Consistency is more important than a short-term, grand gesture. Besides, looking at what's already working in your day-to-day routine can help you feel energized and motivated to tweak a little more in a healthy direction.

Of all the personality traits that could affect your longevity, conscientiousness consistently ranks as an important one, perhaps the most important one. Why? Well, conscientious people tend to engage in healthy behaviors like eating well, exercising, and following their doctors' advice, while avoiding risky behaviors like smoking and driving too fast.

However, don't confuse being conscientious or diligent with being neurotic about your health, a trait that may be linked to negative emotions like anxiety, anger, and depression. A simplified example might be that a neurotic person worries he might have cancer, and fearing the worst, doesn't go to his doctor. By contrast, a conscientious person may still worry, but gets screened or tested, learns about the disease, and gets treated in a timely fashion.

The amount of sleep you get can affect your lifespan, and not just because a sleepy driver is at risk of a car accident. In epidemiological studies, sleeping too little (fewer than six hours) or substantially more (over nine hours) has been shown to put people at greater risk of death. Quality of life is also on the line: A good night's sleep can help you ward off stress, depression, and heart disease.

You can learn to fall asleep more quickly and take measures that can help, like keeping your bedroom dark and distraction-free, and having the temperature on the cool side. Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night's sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds. If you're still having trouble getting to sleep, or staying asleep, see your health provider for further help.

Like anger, stress takes its toll on your body and may actually shorten your life. By trying to reduce stress, you can improve your health in the long-term, and quality of life in the meantime.

Journaling or writing in a diary, meditating (a practice with multiple longevity benefits), and learning to relax are wonderful ways to de-stress. Working in just a few minutes of meditation a day—even at your desk—can give your brain the mini-vacation from anxiety and tension it needs.

Having parents, grandparents, or other family members live into their nineties and beyond might suggest that you will too, but don't rely too heavily on that family history. Studies conducted on twins in Scandinavia suggest that genetics may be responsible for only about a third of your longevity potential.

This is, of course, good news for those of us without that exceptional ancestry. Environmental and lifestyle factors like diet, how much exercise you get (what researchers call modifiable risk factors), whether you're exposed to workplace toxins, how much stress you experience, how conscientious you are about medical tests and screenings, and even the strength of your social relationships all play a huge role in how fast you age and how long you might live. Besides, why focus on the genetics you can't control, when the factors you can will benefit from your attention?

Sources:

Age Page: A Good Night's Sleep. National Institute on Aging Information Sheet.

Antonio Terracciano et al. Personality predictors of longevity: Activity, Emotional Stability, and Conscientiousness. Psychosom Med. 2008 July; 70(6): 621–627.

Carlos Augusto Monteiroa1a et al. Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and likely impact on human health: evidence from Brazil. Public Health Nutrition; 2011. 14 : pp 5-13.

Dietary Sodium. National Institutes of Health Public Information Sheet.

Jane E. Ferrie et al. A Prospective Study of Change in Sleep Duration: Associations with Mortality in the Whitehall II Cohort. Sleep. 2007;30(12):1659-1666.


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School Scoop: Pre-K, IEP, K and overcrowding
This is the latest from Inside Schools, a nonprofit organization that provides independent insights into city schools. If you don't get Inside Schools newsletter, you should sign up for it here.
Here is their School Scoop:
Learn about the new IEP: The DOE hosts sessions for parents in each borough explaining the changes in Individualized Education Programs and how they will affect your child's education. Manhattan. June 13. Queens. June 14. Staten Island. June 17. Bronx. June 21. Brooklyn. June 23. See our calendar for details.
Brooklyn parents protest budget cuts: A Committee of Parents Concerned with Overcrowding plans a family evening of protest and action against teacher layoffs. Participants will meet at Grand Army Plaza and march to the Celebrate Brooklyn season opener to collect signatures from concert-goers. June 10. See our calendar for details.
Pre-K letters to go out Friday (finally)
Letters to families of four-year-olds hoping to gain a slot in a public pre-Kindergarten program will be sent this Friday, June 10, two weeks later than the usual Memorial Day weekend notice, and particularly late for those whose tuition at private nursery school programs was due on June 1…more
Kindergartners shut out of zoned schools
Dozens of children remain on kindergarten waitlists at popular schools around the city, and last week families received letters assigning them to other schools in their districts.. …more


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This Painting is not available for sale.
Margaret Olley 1921-2011 legendary painter did what she loved, painting, she worked passionately till the end, her brushes were laid to rest once more, as she did her time unbeknown had come.
A sad loss for the darling of the art world, respected and loved by all her knew her, the art lovers couldn't have enough of her work, collectors bought for investment then quickly fell in love with the work putting aside the investment strategy.
Margaret Olley was awarded the Order of Australia in 1991 for service as an artist and to the promotion of art. In 1996, Margaret Olley was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia. Margaret Olley donation of fine Australian art to the Australian public was exceeding generous, her love of the art world was shared with the Australian public once more with the win of the Archibald by her friend Ben Quilty.
Call Rolf on 0413 007 054 or click here to email firstname.lastname@example.com about this work
Copyright © Margaret Olley AC, AO


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#strong, distinct, striking, lucid, memorable, clear
Vivid Promotions is very simply a consultancy service which can advise people like you on what the next marketing step should be.
I cannot tell you how to run your business, nor how to be successful in your industry, but if it's a campaign, event, website or promotion I can create distinct, memorable marketing that will allow your business to stand out amongst the crowd.
about me.......
I'm Matthew Hellier and I'm a
Business Guru Entrepreneur Money Expert Man with Ideas✓
For around 4 years I have been involved with a number of successful charities, organizations and businesses. As said above, I do not claim to be anything more than one of those people whom ideas come to naturally; what the difference is with me, is I know how to make them work!
In 2009 myself and three friends became the first crew of four to row unaided across the Indian Ocean, from Oz to Mauritius. In order to complete the journey we had to raise over £85,000. Before this time I had no experience in marketing, web or graphic design, however very quickly, I realized that not only did I enjoy this type of work, but I was in fact very good at it.
At this time I took a trial and error approach to marketing, I did of course benefit from using our charity status (marketing is much easier when you have a charity involved) The same could be said for website design; I had no experience creating websites, but after 2 months solitude in front of my laptop I was able to create a functional race website
Since then I have simply continued to do what I know best, which ever industry, marketing is nearly always the same, or at least the same principles apply; make it:
# strong - great physical presence
# distinct - unquestionably exceptional
# striking - arresting ones attention
# lucid - easily understood
# memorable - creating a lasting impression
# clear - pure; without defect
Either write something worth reading; or do something worth writing about.
Marketing has no secret formula, it is simply telling the public about your product and service in order to get them through the door and drive up revenue, the problem is that everyone is doing it.
With todays internet businesses and social networking making the world much smaller than it has ever been; no longer can any one company hold the monopoly on a product or service, and so marketing is the only way to ensure the majority of people looking for yours come through your door and not Joe Bloggs up the road, or through joebloggs.com
Many business owners make the mistake of believing that in order to get new customers they must offer their service at a discount to undercut this competition, even for just a short time; all too common are the money of vouchers available in the local paper, featuring the tag line "for new customers only".
Firstly, this type of marketing leaves no lasting impression, in fact it only lasts for the life of the voucher before it's either used of thrown away. Secondly by doing this you are saying that your service is only worth that amount, so why should they come back and pay the full figure? And lastly if I were a current client I would be a little upset that my loyalty is obviously going unrewarded
Now if a business is going to take this route of marketing why not change tact; one of my clients is a Hair and Beauty Salon, if they were to advertise in the paper I would advise that they offer a different treatment every week for free, with the tag line "only for current customers"
Now the impression this gives firstly is lasting; it's there every week, readers will start to recognise it, and then gradually look for it. It is not devaluing the service because it is free, which is socially accepted as a gift. Finally it is only available to current customers and so promotes loyalty, but is being flaunted in the eyes of non-customers creating a jealousy effect.
Design is a progression from creativity; its creativity with strategy.
Not everyone appreciates web or graphic design, but times are changing. With the introduction of free web builders many businesses are choosing to take this route, and are starting to see the benefits of experimenting with a different marketing media. Notice I am not afraid or intimidated by the presence of these new web companies; as far as I see it, they are a great way to see if the web could work for a company before spending thousands for a tailored website (not that you should ever pay thousands)
The problem I have with these companies are that they break my second rule of marketing; #distinct one website at the time of writing this advertise that 10,000,000 people use their site builder, and yet, only 112 templates are available to choose from; simple maths means that almost 90,000 of those websites look exactly the same, that's more than the population of the Isle of man!
A website design custom created for your business by me, will include all the elements you see above and will be by definition #Vivid
I create everything you see using code just like this
 and so the website designs I produce cannot be achieved by someone without my expertise, and certainly not with any web builder.
Even with online marketing holding such presence in today's society, there is still room for old fashioned flyers, posters and other printed media. This can in fact still be very effective with certain campaigns and industries. Design has however become more vital with this media, gone are the days of a scribbled money off voucher photocopied to death (unless this is the look your going for)
Printed media must now stimulate the senses in the same way that the web does otherwise, I'm afraid, each one of your 25p flyers are heading straight for the bin (hopefully recycling)
Whether its a website, a leaflet, or a uniform; you should always go through a design process, experiment with different choices, think about the longevity of that design, and always, always follow it through.
Regardless of how good I am, it is ineffective without good clients.
The Retreat Hair Salon was the first corporate sponsor during our Ocean Rowing campaign, they had just begun trading when I approached them for sponsorship. During the course of our challenge I suggested ideas with the owner and soon took over as Marketing Consultant. For them I designed their branding, built their website with an online booking system, and managed numerous promotional events.
Rowing is my primary hobby and so when Bexhill Rowing Club were in need to raise some extra funds for a new facility, I offered my services for a one-off event. In just 3 hours the event raised £10,000, during the fundraising period I also built and managed an event website for them.
Bexhill Hearing Centre are a well-established business with over 30years of trading so far, in today's climate however just like every company should; the centre wanted to change their marketing direction and experiment with new media to keep their approach exciting and up-to-date. They had recently undergone a rebranding but wanted this to be carried through, again following a website build I now continue to act as Marketing Consultant.
Lyndwood Forestry contacted me in 2010; they had been a trading company for some time but wanted to re-establish themselves with a new brand, and approach new advertisement media. Following an initial website build, I have continued to advise them on their marketing direction.
Treat Boutique are a new business looking to enforce their brand from the start. I provided them with bespoke logo design which suited their personality and clothing line. I also manufactured wrapping paper and labels for the clothes.
I am passionate about supporting charities and worthwhile causes, and will happily give my time and expertise free of charge for a worthy cause. In the past I have organise charity events, provided flyers, posters and thrown myself in where ever possible.
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The hedge fund manager and brother of Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews surprised Pippa by popping the question during a romantic weekend away in the Lake District.
But as the jaw-droppingly stunning bridesmaid for one of the most iconic weddings ever, her sister the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, everyone's now wondering - will Kate return the favour for her sister's wedding, due to take place next year?
There's already been lots of speculation about the 2017 wedding, but some of the biggest theories concern Kate Middleton donning a bridesmaid title for the celebration.
It is unusual for royalty to take on this kind of role, but Wills and Kate are the most modern monarchy yet, so perhaps they will break tradition?
Royal expert Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! magazine her views on the matter, leaning towards the opinion that Kate may break tradition for her sister. 'I'm sure Kate will want to be a bridesmaid, as her and Pippa are so close. I really do hope they break tradition.
Pippa and James are due to marry next year!
'From what I know of Kate, she is a decent, loving sister and she'll want to make absolutely sure it's very much Pippa's big day, so she will want to cling to normality - but that's hard when you're the Duchess of Cambridge!'
However, Royal writer Judy Wade has a very different outlook for the nuptials next year.
In an interview with People magazine, she explained that Kate may feel more comfortable in the background, so as not to draw all of Pippa's big day attention away. 'She would want her sister by her side, as who else would she trust to make things go well?
Pippa was Kate's bridesmaid on her big day on 29th April 2011
'But if your sister is a future Queen, she is going to upstage the bride and draw attention. Kate would want to be in the background as much as possible.'
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It's also rumoured that instead of opting for the white that Kate chose for Pippa's dress on her big day, Pippa may instead go for pastel colours, which we think Kate would look lovely in!


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LAVAL, Quebec, June 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. ("Valeant") (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) today announced the filing of a preliminary proxy statement for a special meeting of shareholders, at which Valeant shareholders will consider and vote upon, among other things, a proposal to approve the issuance of Valeant common shares in connection with an acquisition of Allergan, Inc. ("Allergan") (NYSE: AGN). Valeant commenced an exchange offer for the common stock of Allergan on June 18, 2014.
"Today is another step forward in our pursuit of a combination with Allergan," said J. Michael Pearson, Valeant's chairman and chief executive officer. "Filing our preliminary proxy statement and holding a special meeting will give our shareholders a chance to show their support for our bid for Allergan and the value to be created in a combination with Allergan."
About Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology and branded generics. More information about Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com.
Forward-looking Statements
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Skip to comments.America is Benghazi (Saturbray)
Posted on 10/27/2012 7:35:58 AM PDT by bray
For when we were controlled by the sinful nature, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at Work in our bodies, so that we bore fruit for death. Romans 7:5
We all live in Benghazi now. We have a President who would not protect his Ambassador or Americans just as we are seeing in Arizona and Texas. This is a man who would sit for seven hours watching a bunch of animals attacking an American outpost and will order forces willing to rescue these men to stand down. This is the most America hating coward who has ever occupied the White House. Here is the coldest man in America who no longer decides on whether or not you can save an Ambassador and his protection on military or humanitarian grounds but on political expedience. This President is now the first one in our history to refuse to protect an American Ambassador in harms way.
America used to believe in Freedom and Liberty and now it is nothing more the Rulers against the ruled. Ambassador Stevens was part of the ruling class however once he became a political decision he was expedient and his fellow rulers watched him get tortured, raped then killed by the savages without allowing help. We are finding out it wasnt a drone flying overhead they had a C-130U which could have taken out most of that crowd or at least dispersed them yet as we always see with Liberals they are appeasers first last and always. At any moment of the attack he could have ended it with this aircraft which had multiple Gatlin guns and cannons. Yet, he and Hilary sat and watched Americans get murdered while analyzing poll numbers. If he is able to watch a part of his Inner Circle die a horrible death what makes any American believe he will lift a finger to protect them if it would take political risk?
Right now he has every Americans life in his hands with his Deathcare plan and everyone should take a look at Benghazi and ax themselves if he has their interests in mind? When he sues the state of Arizona for taking the bold step of protecting their citizens why should anyone question his motivations for throwing Americans to the wolves? Every American around the world should realize as long as he is in office they are on their own and can expect no help whatsoever from his military as far as protection. He has no concept of the military creed of not leaving your brothers to die. He watched those men die over a seven hour timeframe and then went to bed, invented perhaps the most transparent lie in histoir and then flew to Las Vegas and was able joke and kid about the attack. What type of cold hearted individual would be able to be able to divorce himself from his conscious that completely?
He has proved beyond a doubt he would not lift a finger to protect this country over the next four years and would continue to appease and help our enemies defeat us. When you have a flying fortress that could rain down death in minutes and you would let innocent Americans die dont look for help from our leadership. He may hide it as leading from his behind but no decision is a decision and he decided to let those men die just as he will when the Death Panels are chosen and they need to lower healthcare costs. Right now healthcare costs are the problem of the health insurance companies and very shortly they are going to be a problem of the gummit and there is only one way to lower them which is to end them through not allowing life saving procedures. He simply lets the old and infirmed die.
He did the same thing in the economy by abusing his power and choosing winners and losers. He let banks he didnt like die while he pumped up others like Goldman Sachs who was one of his big contributors. He brags all day about GM and Chrysler like he saved them however he destroyed millions of livelihoods when he declared the bonds worthless without any due process to give the company to the greedy unions. Now GM is living on borrowed time from the American taxpayer who will never see a dime of that money and they pay no taxes. Meanwhile Ford is doing as well as can be expected without the gummit interference. If he would allow oil exploration and development both of those companies would recover. Of course he wont allow more oil or coal since it would allow America to return to power.
Finally, his not protecting our border is being handled just as well as his Benghazi fiasco. Between suing Arizona and his gun running Fast and Furious scandal he has chosen sides as who he will protect and it isnt Americans. He has much more connection with La Raza just as he does with the terrorists in the Middle East and wants an end to America. He has been brainwashed his entire life to believe every problem in the world is Americas fault when in reality it is just the opposite.
If he wants to take all of the credit for Killing Bin Laden then he gets all the blame for Benghazi. This is what happens with central planning it was controlled from the White House. Rather than letting the people on the ground decide how to fight this battle who had the best knowledge of what was happening rather we had the politicians discussing what this battle meant politically and how it would affect his election chances. He then decided his chances of winning would be better by letting these men die and then made up a cheesy story blaming Americas Islamophbia for their deaths, which reflects his entire belief system.
This is an illustration of the Ruling Class vs the representative mentality. He believes he is a ruler in the mold of Stalin and Mao so all decisions have to go through him. Communism requires ruling and dictating just as this event proves as does every other decision since he knows everything. It is time to move back to a Representative leadership who will truly represent Americans and American values. A Representative President would have simply turned the attack over to the military and handled it with likely no deaths and would be the end of it. Of course a Representative President would have had the compound reinforced once the Ambassador asked or pulled him out of the kill zone. Representative leadership is decentralized to get the decisions made where all of the information exists. Benghazi is a perfect illustration of what America will look like if we allow four more years of the Ruling Class controlling our lives.
Pray for the Election
enough braying
Very well said. A great summation of what millions of people know from evidence accumulated and evidence before them at this momentand intuitively from the deep well-spring of eternal truth that is within each of our hearts.
Well done bray!
Thank you very much for your posts Bray. I normally just read, nod a lot and enjoy them but today I wanted to spout off a little.
I just wanted to point out the duplicity and the utter bias of the MSM regarding this matter. It is appalling. I know, I know,..... what did I expect? But still. Page 9 stories in LA SLimes, NY SLimes,Wsh Composte, etc. TV. Forget about it. Fox is the only one featuring this intentional debacle perpetrated by O and his minions.
Is lying to millions of people on a daily basis the new norm? Or have Americans been lied to so long, that we don't care anymore? When will enough be enough?
excellent points
I quite literally forced myself to record and watch both the NBC Nightly "News" and the CBS Evening "News," both of which I have not watched in years. There was not breath of even an acknowledgement of the Benghazi debacle on either. I do not know how to hold their feet to the fire. How do we do that? I was furious almost to the point of tears reading and listening to the new information about this. It, of course, should be gigantic headline news...
I quite literally forced myself to record and watch both the NBC Nightly "News" and the CBS Evening "News," both of which I have not watched in years. There was not breath of even an acknowledgement of the Benghazi debacle on either. I do not know how to hold their feet to the fire. How do we do that? I was furious almost to the point of tears reading and listening to the new information about this. It, of course, should be gigantic headline news...
I quite literally forced myself to record and watch both the NBC Nightly "News" and the CBS Evening "News," both of which I have not watched in years. There was not breath of even an acknowledgement of the Benghazi debacle on either. I do not know how to hold their feet to the fire. How do we do that? I was furious almost to the point of tears reading and listening to the new information about this. It, of course, should be gigantic headline news...
Well written article, bray.
Thank You.
Unfortunately, Obama is not alone in this - Republicans from Lindsay Graham to John McCain would never back the American citizen in defense of his own life or property. Look how fast they all chimed in supporting Trayvon Martin, terrified that their political opponents would call them "racist" if they didn't. They have all made clear that the citizen's duty is to shut up and die so the politician doesn't have to answer any uncomfortable questions.
A PAC should make a one minute commercial recreating the scene in Benghazi and Washington, as the AC-130 circles overhead, the SEALS are painting the target with their laser, everything is ready...and Valerie Jarrett tells Obama, "Don't do it! We can't afford to lose our relationship with the Brotherhood!"
Thanks Racer, don't think it is not going unnoticed. We have to throw out this corrupt media along with obamanation. How can anybody take anything from Mathews serious and he represents the average?
Pray for America
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Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon
First posted on 11 October 2008. Last updated on 19 December 2013.
This game is part of the Dracula Trilogy in the Adventure Classics series released in 2009 by Iceberg Interactive.
Dracula Trilogy
The compilation includes 3 games previously released by Microïds separately in 2000-2008:
- Dracula Resurrection
- Dracula 2 The Last Sanctuary
- Dracula 3 Path of the Dragon
Dracula lives again! Kheops Studio and Microids have joined effort to resurrect the character of Dracula created by Bram Stoker in 1897. The third title of the Dracula series follows Dracula: Resurrection (2000) and Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary (2001). In Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, Dracula continues to wreak havoc in Transylvania. Finally, the original French release of the highly anticipated sequel has been translated to English, and it is undoubtedly the best game in the series.
In Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, you take on the role of the main protagonist Father Arno Moriani, a priest located at the Vatican in Italy in 1920. After the death of Dr Martha Calugarul, a physician and a scientist, she was posthumously awarded the medal of the Order of the Star for her kind deeds to people and her efforts during World War I. Dr Calugarul, who was the presiding doctor at the local dispensary in the tiny Catholic Romanian town of Vladoviste, was also nominated to be beatified and be made a saint by the Catholic Church. Monsignor Felicio Briganti of the Vatican has assigned Father Arno to interview the locals in Vladoviste to see if she has indeed performed miracles and is worthy of beatification.
On arriving at Vladoviste, Father Arno visits the dispensary where Dr Calugarul has once worked. There, he meets Maria the new doctor, a gravedigger, a journalist, an archaeologist, and several town people. Before long, he discovers that Dr Calugarul had not died of natural causes but was murdered. In a town with a history of unexplained deaths, Vladoviste is seemingly hiding some dark secrets. After interviewing the locals, Father Arno is led to believe that dark forces and vampires are the cause of these deaths, especially after discovering that all the bodies of the deceased have been drained of blood. Reporting back to Monsignor Felicio Briganti, Father Arno is told that he must prove or disprove the existence of vampires, in order to protect the Catholic Church as well as any dealings Martha may have had with them.
To seek the proof he needs, Father Arno collaborates with a renowned doctor and a noted historian on the occult. After recruiting both Professor Heinrich Von Kruger, a doctor, and Professor Irina Boczow, a renowned historian, Father Arno's travels escalate. In search of the Path of the Dragon, Father Arno has to complete 7 trials or steps that make up the Path of the Dragon. His journeys involve going to Budapest, troglodyte caves in Turkey, Budapest again, before returning to Vladoviste and entering secret catacombs leading to the Castle of Twilight.
As Father Arno, you will have to question everybody thoroughly, read up on historic documents, analyze blood samples, decipher cryptic codes, solve perplexing puzzles, and much more, in order to walk the Path of the Dragon and to finally meet and confront Dracula himself!
The game comes packaged in an attractive DVD case. No printed manual is included, but the DVD includes a manual that you can print off for ready reference. This 11 page manual includes an Epilepsy Warning, System Requirements, Installation and Uninstall Instructions, Menu Screens and Selections, Cursor Information, Inventory, Documents, Credits, and Technical Support.
After installing the game, the Main Menu window appears. From there, you have a choice to change options for Subtitles (ideal for gamers who are hearing impaired, as the dialog is fully captioned), Rotations, Object Information, Brightness, and Volume controls. There is no option to change screen resolution; instead, the game is played at whatever screen resolution your system is currently set at. Setting a resolution of 1024x768 pixels gives the best balance between quality and performance.
The game is divided into 6 days of activities, where you will travel to Turkey, Romania, and Vladoviste to investigate the strange events surrounding Dr Calugarul. In your search for Dracula, you will also discover secret organizations, such as the Thule Society or the Vesnicie Foundation, that will lead you down the Path of the Dragon. Throughout the game, you will need to pick up objects for future use and solve puzzles that enable further progression in the game. Many of these paths are not linear, which adds to the difficulty of the game. You also have to frequent some locations on many occasions in order to obtain new information, and some of the objects found at the start of the game may not be used until the very end. Although much of your investigation is done at nighttime, there is no frustrating pixel hunting for objects. All the objects are easy to locate, even when they are hidden in the dark. There are over 60 objects to be found for your inventory, nearly 30 puzzles to be solved, as well as many historic documents to be sighted and collected.
Gameplay is very straightforward. The game uses a basic point-and-click interface, where you can walk freely to any part of each scene. Left clicking the mouse allows you to move your character in the indicated direction, and by movement of the mouse, you can rotate through 360° for a panoramic view. There are 11 different context sensitive cursors—they range from talking to selecting an object, viewing an object, and moving an object in various directions. It is important to know what each of the cursors is used for to play the game, so make sure you refer to the manual for details.
At any time while playing the game, right clicking the mouse brings up the Inventory. You can then select to enable Main Menu, Objectives, Inventory, Dialogs, and Documents. The Objectives is an innovative and helpful function, which gives the player a reminder of tasks that have to be performed within each day. A record is kept in the Dialogs of every conversation occurred in the game (nearly 210 pages). It can be referred back to for valuable information to solving the puzzles. Finally, there are nearly 120 pages of Documents that can be founded in the game, consisting of letters, notes, photographs, paintings, codes on paper, and objects.
The graphics are superb. All the characters wear both appropriate period and national costumes. Whether in Germany, Romania, or Turkey, the costumes complement the country and the period. The depiction of the buildings in the villages, the damage caused by the war, and the Castle of Twilight are excellent. The graphics are clear, and there are good use of textures and shadows. The game is aesthetically pleasing and very easy on the eye.
The music and sound effects are also of a very high quality. Several different scores alternate to depict an atmosphere of suspense or mystery, and haunting music plays to a slow crescendo when the occasion arises. The very apt music complements the flavor and the time period of the game. The sound effects are all very realistic. Simple sound bits such as a telephone ringing, water boiling, or stone grating against stone are undeniably identified.
Although the game has been fully translated to English, to add to the authenticity of the story, not all countries speak fluent English. With parts of the game emanating from the Vatican, some documents and conversations are spoken in native Latin. However, these have been translated into English in both the dialog and the enclosed captions. Similarly, some of the documents discovered in the game are written in German, Greek, Romanian, and Turkish, but they have again been translated into English. It is these small additions that add an extra layer to authenticity to the game.
Notwithstanding the obvious overuse of Dracula as a character in adventure games, Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon is still a cut above the rest. Gamers will appreciate the effort that the developer has put into developing a convincing storyline that leads the player from country to country down the Path of the Dragon. Some puzzles are straightforward, but other puzzles are more perplexing, albeit logical. Several puzzles require some knowledge of arithmetic progressions, the use of Roman numerals, and the deciphering of coded words. The game lends itself easily to some 30-40 hours of play time. As amongst the best adventure games released in recent years, I highly recommend this game to all adventure game fans.
At the end of the game, there is a cinematic sequence showing a possible continuation or sequel to the game that is to take place during World War II. Supposedly, some of the survivors from this game continue their search for the Path of the Dragon. In other words, fans of the Dracula series can look forward to another sequel sometime in the future.


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