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Sunday, January 11, 2009
The Post Where I Quote P. Diddy
There is another election in the works and since I've discovered that bloggers are some of the most shameless self-promoters out there, I hate to be left behind when it comes to said shameless self-promotion.
The election I am referring to is the 2009 Bloggie Awards (official name: Ninth Annual Weblog Awards). Since this election isn't as monumental as the one we had in November, voting in lieu of dying isn't necessary. However, I am humbly asking you to vote for me and and two other bloggers whom I greatly admire.
Here's how it works. Please go to this site (by tomorrow) and consider voting for us in the categories of "Best Writing of Weblog," "Best-Kept Secret Weblog" and mine qualifies for "Best New Weblog" as well.
You will be required to vote for 3 blogs. Here's the trifecta I propose:
(1) Mad Asthmatic and her blog www.rustzeb.blogspot.com where she, the proper British blogger, pontificates on such matters as mince pies, parties and other proper British things. She has made more mince pies this past month than I have made and eaten in my entire lifetime. MA puts the "F" in Festive.
(2) Lisa (aka Blue State Cowgirl) from www.leftcoastcowboys.com. If MA puts the "F" in Festive, Blue State puts the "T" in "Telling it like it is." She is an incredibly quick thinker, as well as a farmer, rancher, gardener and vinter. Hope I am not leaving anything out. Her site also features photos of her adorable terriers, beautiful baby photos and mountain ranges "sans cheese balls."
(3) www.CarmaSez.blogspot.com, because I "Sez" so. (I mean "hope" so - *fingers crossed, fingers crossed*).....and if I get a "Bloggie" I will have so much to live up to that you will get incredibly thought out and well-written blog posts hereon out, as opposed to sophomoric humor involving photoshopping my husband's head onto a "Gelt." It's definitely worth it on your behalf.
My son in his infinite wisdom just pointed out that I should not post this because it is like asking for subscribers on YouTube and that he hates it when people say, "you sub me; I sub you," etc. I explained that we bloggers commonly resort to tactics such as these and that it is very classy, unlike the pandering on YouTube....
Where was I. Right. Please vote for us. And remember to confirm your ballot when you get the confirmation email. (This is the only email you will get. No mailing lists involved- completely harmless- and that's a Carma Sez Promise!)
Thank you for your time :D Sophomoric posts involving butts and toilets will continue tomorrow....and I wish I was kidding!
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7 comments:
- Blue State Cowgirl said...
You were more dignified that I was. I haven't yet resorted to begging, but I did do some wheedling on Twitter.
- January 11, 2009 at 8:37 AM
- carma said...
I'm not above begging either. Will do some sporadically today so I will not be too much of a pest! Of course 95% on Twitter have their own blogs, but it is worth a shot :)
- January 11, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Mark said...
LOL, OK, OK, I have my marching orders, reminds me of this joke I just read.
When everyone on earth was dead, and waiting to enter Paradise, God appeared and said:
"I want the men to make two lines."
"One line for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other line for the men who were dominated by their women and I want all the women to report to St. Peter."
Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men.
The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man.
God said, 'You men should be ashamed of yourselves, I created you to be the head of your household! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose!
Of all of you, only one obeyed. Learn from him.
With that, God turned to the one man and asked, 'How did you manage to be the only one in this line?'
And, the man replied, 'Carma told me to stand here because she Sez.'
- January 11, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- carma said...
Holy Shi-take! (you know I am beginning to love that line) That joke is funny as crap!!...and yet so true. This is the first time that my name has been used in any type of biblical joke. I am thrilled :D Hopefully my "control freak" nature is not being fully exposed on my blog ;) Guess the cheese ball's now outta the jar on that one..
- January 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM
- Mark said...
Well the prescribed votes were submitted, although I was torn as to where to submit yours. I almost submitted yours for Best Budding Food Blog?
Best use of Cheeseballs in a Photoshopped (borrowed) picture?
Best use of a fake Railroad layout?
Best use of a Marzipan Candyass?
- January 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
- Mad Asthmatic said...
nominations were submitted last night. Had some fun doing it, wish we had to give some reasons because with my frou frou skills we would all be blogger of the year.
Am feeling so rough but will be trying to get a post done today, Have been wheedling on twitter and the forum!
A sore eared and almost deaf MA
- January 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM
- carma said...
You know I would just "kill it" if those categories existed; sad that they do not. I suppose there is no need to clear a space on the mantel just yet...
You are not kidding! With your "frou frou" skills that I lack, you could doll up the application and we would most certainly be contenders!!!
- January 11, 2009 at 5:13 PM


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|Reviews for Foggy Shields
| XxTaintedxDaggerxX chapter 1 . 3/17/2016
You should to another companion piece!
| Mione21 chapter 1 . 7/2/2014
Oh, this is special. I usually avoid crossovers, but I am so pleased that I took a chance. And I must say that I have been rewarded! I love it... Thank you for posting.
Now I wish I could bribe you for more, but you said it was a one-shot. I can only sob quietly and respect your wishes. * sobbing* ;)
| jules3677 chapter 1 . 11/9/2013
Interesting. You got the Snape persona down perfectly.
| Reader-anonymous-writer chapter 1 . 10/6/2012
It was almost like he had his own mental shield, and it shimmered within her, fogging her own mind, letting loose only single words at a time—most of which made no sense on their own.
Glad that you acknowledge existence of his Occlumency shields.
"You never know what'll come," he muttered. Sookie could only nod in agreement. "Maybe, in the end, I won't be the monster of the story." "You weren't to begin with."
Agree. Severus Snape is my favourite character in HP universe.
"Why are you here?" He nodded toward the television. "Ladies and gentlemen of the world, I stand here, one of my kind's many representatives," a too-pale woman was saying as on the screen.
Funny... Why was Severus Snape here, listening to vampires coming out to the public? Will wizards ever reveal themselves, and will Severus Snape be here when it is done?
Good day, good night, and good luck, Severus, Sookie.
| Vaneesa85 chapter 1 . 9/10/2012
Loved It
| krystal214 chapter 1 . 5/6/2012
I liked the timeline context of this story. It made it really fun to have it fit into a time in both of their lives that we can thoroughly understand.
My favorite line(s):
"Maybe, in the end, I won't be the monster of the story."
"You weren't to begin with."
Aww, that was so wonderful I read it three times. I almost wish they had more time to talk. )
| Henri Jane chapter 1 . 9/27/2011
pretty cool! need another though! or an alternate, longer ending?
| Vaughn Tyler chapter 1 . 4/1/2011
very nice
| ds862 chapter 1 . 1/6/2011
That was a great little story! You really wrote Sookie and Snape well. I'd love it if you could continue it! It'd certainly be an interesting relationship between Sookie and Snape!... and she has enough backbone to deal with his snark and enough goodness to help poor Snape. Regardless, this one shot was great! Thanks for sharing!
| Slinky-and-the-BloodyWands chapter 1 . 12/31/2010
Heehee, ok, so even though I had a chapter update to read next, I decided to read this one first-because I knew who the "good guy" was going to be. Made of Awesome. The story, that is. Was made of Awesome. :D Great way to say goodbye to 2010. And it was so touching. Poor Snape. It's kind of comforting to think for a moment that he might have gotten some small reprieve before the end. That someone as nice as Sookie would have granted him the time of day. Also loved how you finished the story.
It's too bad he couldn't have stuck around with her, the could have learned a lot about mind reading from one another-though, dang, if Voldie got his hands on her...scary. Anyhow...Loved this even more than the other two stories. :D
Very, very nice :D

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The best way to describe Lethal Dose is assault by guitar. Their music is aggressive, clean, heavy as hell, and ready to rock on their recently released album Get Injected. Its fast, angry, and in your face from start to finish.
The three piece rock band out of NYC started like many bands do, as a simple jam session. After some fine tuning and writing sessions, Lethal Dose set their lineup with Lo$ Espada (Bass and Vocals), Dan Melendez (Lead Guitar and Vocals), and Felipe Rivera (Drums). While the band has a wide range of influences, there is an unmistakable tone of solid early 90s metal in their music. If you liked Metallicas Black Album or Megadeaths Cryptic Writings, stop reading this now and download Get Injected (Then of course find your way back here to finish the article while you listen to it!).
Keeping with our mission, Rocksposure.com has featured some diverse genres of rock to start 2011 and Lethal Doses Get Injected is another breathe of fresh air from the music on Top 40 radio. Nothing starts an album like a track titled Fistful of Blood. Scared by that? Well if you have some kind of guitar phobia you should be, because the heavy riffs and incredible solo on this opener will blow your mind and send you running for the hills. Lethal Dose runs wide open from the opener straight into Cant Get Enough and there is no shortage of metal chords on the third track Ask God Why. Everything about Get Injected screams energy and power, the band has hit on a great combination musically and their chemistry shows on every song.
While a lot of bands can play fast, aggressive rock, few that Ive come across have the polish that Lethal Dose brings to the studio. Espada and Melendezs vocals and string work are flawlessly clean, Rivera never misses a beat even at the breakneck speeds that Lethal Dose maintains. Typically in bands of this genre you find sloppiness covered up by speed; not the case with Lethal Dose.
If you were hooked on how Get Injected opened, youll be happy to see it all the way through. The band doesnt relent an ounce of tempo on Out of Control, Rock and Roll Junkie, and Ant Made For Rock N Roll. About the only time they slow things down is for the final track Darkest Days which opens as a bit of a guitar ballad. Its a nice way to wind down an otherwise furiously paced album.
If youre in the mood for something heavy, fast, and edgy look no further. Lethal Dose has everything you need in Get Injected. If thats not your cup of tea, then I guess youre just not cut out for old school rock.
"Get Injected" is available now for purchase (Click Here)
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As the Webmaster and Founder of Rocksposure.com, Chris Brach is always looking for new music from up and coming rock bands. You never know, they could be our next Artist of the Month! If there is something you think he should give a listen to, email him at email@example.com


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I hope you and yours had a nice Valentine's Day (and President's Day holiday). Our kids did — they love the candy, and for being so young they are surprisingly moved and excited by cards from mom and dad. Said dad has been better but he's still recovering from a touch of stomach flu, which hit early Saturday morning. I may have been a bit of a stick in the mud for the holiday, but I was in great form Friday night for the VinOlivo tasting at The Lodge at Sonoma.
Eddie and I poured Westwood current releases in the main tent, which coddled at least a couple hundred guests in nicely-decorated comfort, warmth and relative quiet. This was my first event since the cancer treatment, and it was a pleasure to be among so many happy and enthusiastic wine lovers. We were stationed between Anaba Winery, with proprietor John Sweazey and winemaker Jen Marion pouring, and Amapola Creek, Richard Arrowood's current project. I had not seen Alis Arrowood (who was pouring along with her daughter) in years and it was very pleasant to catch up a little.
While we poured we chatted up many local friends and fans as well as a surprising number of guests from as far away as New York and Florida. Our 2008 4-Part Rosé (available exclusively at the girl & the fig) was very well received, which reinforced my gut feeling that the market for interesting dry Rosé is on the upswing again. We made more Rosé in 2009 than in 2008, which means this wine will be a little more widely available after we bottle and release it later this year.
Folks were also enamored of the 2005 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir and 2006 Annadel Estate Vineyard redFOUR Rhône blend. But the wine that may have been showing the best of the evening for us was our 2005 Annadel Estate Syrah. Local wine writer, consultant and bon vivant Robert O'Maoilriain gave us a shout-out for the Syrah in his video review of VinOlivo.
Thanks to Grant, Lori and the rest of the great folks at SVVGA for putting the event together, and to The Lodge for hosting us — especially sommelier Chris Sawyer. Chris, I'm looking forward to our next tasting together.


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Don't Let Your Stars Hold You To Ransom Manchester United's parent company, Red Football Joint Venture Limited, reported a loss of £109m. The company's previous accounts, for the year up to June 2009, had posted a pre-tax profit of £21.6m, mainly due to the £81m sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. We're often far more familiar with what the stars of teams are paid (Wayne Rooney £250k per week), as opposed to the profits or … [Read more...]
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Category Archives: Labor Jurisprudence
Procedure for dismissing managerial employee due to loss of trust
Loss of trust is a legal ground for terminating the services of an employee particularly for employees holding managerial positions. To establish loss of trust, proof beyond reasonable doubt is not required. An employer may take steps to dismiss a managerial employee for as long as there is some basis for the loss of confidence, such as when the employer has reasonable ground to believe that the employee concerned is responsible for the reported misconduct and his participation or involvement in the incident makes him unworthy of the trust of confidence demanded by his position. Thus, in one case, the discovery of a falsehood in the application form of a managerial employee where she claimed to be a CPA but in fact was not, is a ground constituting loss of trust.
When It is Legal to Put An Employee on Floating Status
Situation: An employee who was hired as project manager filed an emergency leave of absence and announced her intention to resign following her disappointment over the continued employment of another employee in the company. Because of the importance of her role in the company's only project at the time, the employer sought her replacement so as not to disrupt business. The disgruntled employee, however, later changed her mind about leaving the company and decided to resume her work. The employer informed her that because they were constrained to hire a replacement when she threatened to leave, she would have to be placed on "floating status" in the meantime.
When an Employee with Undertime Works on Overtime
Should an employee who reported late for work and ended up working past his regular working schedule be paid overtime?
This is the usual question I get from employers who feel that the employee should make up for being late by extending his hours of work on the same day.
Philippine labor law prohibits the offsetting of undertime by rendering overtime.
When Early Retirement is Valid
Can a company retire its employees at an early age?
The compulsory age of retirement is at 65 while optional retirement may start at age 60. This does not prevent the company and its employees, however, from entering into contracts or agreements such as a CBA or employment agreement with early retirement provisions below the minimum ages set by law.
But for an early retirement plan to be legally defensible, the employees must have freely or voluntarily consented to the early retirement provision; otherwise, the early retirement may be considered invalid later in court as a form of illegal dismissal.
When is Neglect of Duty a Valid Ground for Termination?
Two things must exist and be proven before an employee can be terminated for neglect of duty. Click here for the rest of this article found in the Legal Counseling blog.
Can Company Lower Age of Retirement of Employees?
Yes, provided it is found in the existing employment agreement or contract between the employer and employee.
The retirement age is primarily determined by the existing agreement or employment contract. Absent such an agreement, the retirement age under Article 287 of the Labor Code will apply. Article 287 mentions the age of at least 60 years but not over 65 years old as the retirement age of employees when there is no retirement plan or contract provision on the matter.
In fact, in a recent case decided by the Supreme Court, it ruled that:
When Preventive Suspension is Justified
Preventive suspension is justified where the employee's continued employment poses a serious and imminent threat to the life or property of the employer or of the employee's co-workers. Without this kind of threat, preventive suspension is not proper.
Case of : Jose P. Artificio vs. National Labor Relations Commission, RP Guardians Security Agency, Inc. Juan Victor K. Laurilla, Alberto Aguirre, and Antonio A. Andres, G.R. No. 172988, July 26, 2010
Rules on Retrenchment in the Philippines
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Are Dismissed Employees Entitled to Separation Pay?
By: Atty. Elvin Villanueva
The common impression is that an employee who has been dismissed from service for cause is not entitled to any separation pay.
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In a recent decision by the Supreme Court, the rules on the payment of separation pay to validly dismissed employees were made clearer.


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Fairtrade took centre stage at Arbroath Academy house assemblies last week when information and promotion of its products was undertaken.
The first speaker was Ms Milne of the history department, then the Rev. Martin Fair of St Andrew's Church.
They were followed by Mary Reid, Arbroath Fairtrade Action Group, and finally pupils from the Academy's Pupil Steering Group.
In addition, there was a Fairtrade tuck shop in the school which was supported by the pupils.
On Monday, a Fairtrade badminton doubles competition was held in Arbroath Academy. There were 10 groups and the winning duo received their medal and trophy from Mary Reid Arbroath Fairtrade Action Group.
The winning duo was Tyson McCagh and Andrew Fair. The pupils received a Fairtrade biscuit after their hard work on the court. It was a fun lunchtime organised and supervised by Mr Hare. Everyone enjoyed the competition and Andy Ashcroft of Koolskools came along to see the pupils in action.
Andy then went on to the hall to talk to first and second year pupils about school clothing that is made from Fairtrade cotton. He talked about how the cotton was grown and how the farmers were certified by Fairtrade.
It was good to see two churches hold Fairtrade events. Knox's Church had a Fairtrade coffee afternoon on Friday and St Vigeans Church held a Fairtrade afternoon on the Saturday.
Tomorrow (Saturday), the town's Fairtrade coffee morning will take place at St Andrew's Church hall. There will be Fairtrade baking and Fairtrade bananas and other Fairtrade products on sale. Arbroath's Fairtrade pull up banner has arrived and it will be on show at the coffee morning.
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A 2008 Players Championship victor and frequent contender in the tournament, Garcia enters Sunday's final round with new-found status to match his strong history at TPC Sawgrass.
"I'm not going to lie, I would have loved to have played better than I did the first two days", García said, though he was still being acclaimed for a wonderful hole in one at the 17th, 24 hours earlier.
Korea's Si Woo Kim is alone in fourth at seven under, while Spain's reigning Masters champion and 2008 Players victor Garcia is lurking at five under. He said he was between a 9-iron and wedge, tried to hit wedge to the front of the green, and still finished long.
"The ban was subsequently rescinded when the World Anti-Doping Agency said they no longer considered use of the spray to be a doping violation without a positive test, but Singh filed a lawsuit in NY claiming the Tour's actions left him "'humiliated, ashamed, ridiculed, scorned and emotionally distraught". Of the 82 players on the course, 49 had at least one double bogey.
Through it all, Hughes was rock solid.
The world number six bounced back from a bogey on the first with birdies on the fourth, sixth and ninth, while a bogey on the 10th was followed by a hat-trick of birdies from the 11th and an eagle on the par-five 16th. To chip out sideways would risk chipping into the water.
"I went with the "less-is-more" approach this year". It was a large enough gap and the ideal shot for a 6-iron. I don't care about any of that anymore, I just don't. But for him to win the Masters and the Players in back-to-back events? They were at even par and not too bothered.
Fast starts and bad finishes were the norm, and not just for Scott.
Day, who won the Players by four shots previous year, lamented a bad break at the par-three 13th hole that resulted in a double-bogey five, cruelling his fight-back in the third round. Only one player has ever won The Players and The Masters in the same season – none other than Tiger Woods in 2001. It's a great three finishing holes, and you need to be on your game.
"Around this golf course, with 16, 17 and 18, anything can happen", said Louis Oosthuizen, who's one shot back. That was Si Woo Kim, who didn't make a bogey until the 16th hole and shot a 68 to get within two shots. He'll start Sunday one shot behind Holmes Stanley.
Fowler managed to see the big picture.
Garcia's round was different.
"The feeling was great", he said. "I felt like there were a lot of thoughts going in my head, and the first day I was still thinking about the Masters and everything that has been going on".
"So I maybe should have just taken it a bit easier over the weekend but I was excited to get back, excited to get ready to play again and so maybe just being a little overkeen was to my detriment".
Johnson still has only two rounds in the 60s out of 27 attempts at the Stadium Course.
"Today I was able to free up a little bit and hit some really good shots so hopefully I will be able to do more of the same tomorrow".
"So it's a matter of getting away with somehow getting lucky when you do miss a shot". Dustin Johnson shot 40 on the back nine, ejecting himself from the conversation altogether. "But I'm in a good spot for tomorrow, I'll come out tomorrow and see if I can shoot a number". He still has stressful shots to hit to complete his victory.


text: Johannesburg - Gavin Hunt says he has a 'good' squad ahead of the new season as he looks to guide Bidvest Wits to the Absa Premiership title. According to the supersport.com website, the Clever Boys have made nine signings to date, most of them experience campaigners as coach Gavin Hunt looks to build a squad capable of claiming 66 points he promised at the end of last season.Hunt believes that will be a title winning total and helping him will be new acquisitions, defenders Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Dutchman Kees Kwakman and Giorgi Nergadze, midfielders Vincent Pule, Toriq Losper and Dillon Sheppard, and strikers Chris Katongo, Henrico Botes."It's a good squad, the attitude is positive and we have quality players," Hunt told his club's website. "They're tactical signings; each player has been bought to fulfil a certain role in the squad."I intend on turning the team around, to enable it to gain more points than last season, and mostly to win some cups." Hunt says key to success this season will be converting the numerous chances they wasted in the previous season."I will adapt the same style of play. The team only needs to learn to convert opportunities into goals and put points on the board. The aim is to advance from the position we held last year."


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The Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra at a Crossroads
May 21, 2012
The Hawai'i Symphony's inaugural Masterworks season closed with a flourish this past weekend. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker displayed the skill, generosity, and depth of character that has made him a favorite in the Islands, and the Symphony responded in kind. The Pops season continues with Jimmy Borges then three concerts in the Waikiki Shell, including a July 4th spectacular. While audiences have been enthusiastic, a 2012-13 season has not yet been announced. Here, Symphony Board Chair, Oswald Stender, explains why.


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BLOOMFIELD, Derek Edward
(Member of the Erin Lion's Club and Past District Governor 1988-1989)
Passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2014. Derek Bloomfield of Erin, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Jayne Sheppard (Terry) of Orangeville and Tony Bloomfield (Val) of Georgetown.
Cherished granddad of Matthew, Mark and Logan. Dear brother of Michael Downey (Helen). Predeceased by his brother Edward Sharp (Beryl) and survived by his sister-in-law Hilary Marshall (Andrew). Derek will be sadly missed by his niece, nephews, extended family and friends. A Private Family Service took place at the Butcher Family Funeral Home, Main St. S., Erin. If desired, donations to The Diabetes Association or Brampton Civic Hospital Nephrology Department would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


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Sky1 who broadcast Fringe in the UK have released a batch of additional promo photos for episode 2.07 "Of Human Action".
Continue through the jump to view them all.
You can view their promotional photos for the previous season 2 episodes here (with some "new" ones for past episodes).
[heads-up: FringeWatch]


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Teatro Vallarta Presents Free Conference: Introduction to Opera
The 2013-2014 live opera broadcast season by New York's Metropolitan Opera Company (The Met) in Teatro Vallarta will begin on October 5, with the screening of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. In light of that, and to encourage more locals to get excited about opera, Teatro Vallarta will offer a free lecture, titled "Introduction to Opera," presented by Vallarta Lifestyles Managing Editor, Paco Ojeda. The 90-minute lecture will take place at Teatro Vallarta (Uruguay 184, Col. 5 de Diciembre) on Monday, September 30 at 6pm in Spanish, and 7:30pm in English.
During the lecture, Paco will offer a concise and entertaining analysis of how opera has survived the test of time throughout more than 400 years of history, emphasizing key dates and events. Using several musical examples as reference, Ojeda will encourage those present to discover the delight of this often misunderstood musical genre. "Opera, like tequila, is a tricky thing," comments Ojeda. "There are several ways to enjoy it, some kinder than others. Give it a shot, no pun intended, and you can actually discover the beauty in opera." He will also touch base on the ten live opera transmissions that will be presented at Teatro Vallarta during the 2013-2014 season, each of which will be preceded by a brief, introductory lecture. The season includes several well-known masterworks, including Puccini's La Bohème and Rossini's La Cenerentola.
"Teatro Vallarta began broadcasting The Met's Saturday opera matinees last season," he added. "It would be wonderful if more people would discover such a unique experience this season. Unfortunately, many people hear the word 'opera' and feel like bolting out the door, thinking that it's a long, boring event. The reality is far from that, and I hope to encourage people to give opera a chance with the workshop."
Teatro Vallarta joins important theaters in Mexico and the rest of the world, broadcasting the Met's opera performances, live from New York's Lincoln
Center, using multiple high-definition cameras, surround sound and state-of-the-art technology. A complete opera performance schedule is available at Teatro Vallarta's website.


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Albeit newer to the construction industry, modular construction has been around for over two decades and is no different than traditional construction when it comes to licensing requirements, contractor responsibility, safety, durability, and installation. For those reasons alone always protect yourself when hiring a modular company / contractor by asking the right questions, and do your research.
1. Are they a contractor?
The first thing to do before hiring a contractor is to check if the person / company you are considering is licensed to build in California. Search the Department of Consumer Affairs State License Board website by their company name, or a person's name. If they are not listed, then run. By NOT being licensed your business will be solely responsible if something goes wrong.
Special Note: Do not let a contractor just tell you that the person doing the work is licensed or "I am using someone else's license." Do your research and get proof. You can't borrow or use someone else's driver's license or contractor's license in California.
2. Is the person doing the work a contractor?
There are countless stories of people losing their careers and companies getting sued because they did not check for the proper insurances and licenses. Don't let this happen to you. Many times, sub-contractors are hired by contractors to do the work on site. Unfortunately, there are instances where untrained workers, unfamiliar with the install of modular products, are hired. Just as in traditional construction, check to make sure subcontractors are familiar with the modular product they are hired to install, and that they are insured or, on the payroll of the person you bought the product from. If this person operates their own company, make sure they have the proper contractor's licenses, insurance and bonds necessary. That way you are covered if anything goes wrong.
3. Do they have General Liability Insurance?
More often than we'd like to think, many companies operate without any insurance at all. If they have it, the policy should clearly state the producers' name, insured person's name, a policy number and the effective and end dates. In addition, it will show the limits of coverage. There will also be a place on the bottom that identifies the certificate holder which is where your company name and address should be listed. View an example by clicking this link.
4. Are they Bonded?
A contractor license bond is a very important type of security that actually serves a purpose among the different parties involved in a contractor project. A contractor's license bond not only helps you as the contractor, but helps others who could be involved and affected by unethical or costly business decisions.
Contractor's license bonds legally protect the following three parties: you, the contractor; the company who hired you; and the state bond issuing agency. By getting the contractor license bond, you are ensuring that you will always provide ethical and professional services. It also protects the public in that you, and the company that hired you, are indicating that you will provide professional services that will do no harm to them. Should someone be negatively affected by an unethical decision made, then they can file against the bond for financial recompense.
5. Are they a manufacturer or a reseller?
Laws in California are very strict for Contractors. Unless they are a manufacturer you should only be asked to provide 10% or $1000.00, whichever is less, when starting a job. You should never pay for more than the performance of the work that is being completed. Remember, they are not a manufacturer you are only buying materials and labor to install. Read more about the laws in California including, what should be included in the contract.
6. Do you know who you are doing business with?
With technology today, you have the ability to find out who you are doing business with at the touch of a button. If they are operating from a house or a PO Box, you should be very cautious. Often times these businesses shut down quickly and disappear instantaneously. If you want to research more via the web, click here. If you don't have the time, assign the research to an intern or junior employee. But never skip this step.
7. What are 20-day lien notices?
A 20-Day Preliminary Notice, also known simply as a Preliminary Notice, is filed with the County Clerk-Recorder Department by a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier to inform a property owner, direct contractor, project lender or other interested party that they are working on a project and have a right to file a Mechanic's Lien in the event they are not paid. Preliminary Notices must be filed 20 days from first furnishing labor or materials.
This means that you should not pay the person you have a contract with until you have received confirmation that the bill has been paid. If you do pay them and they don't pay the contractor or material provider, they can put a lien on the property and in extreme cases, seize the property, auction it off and provide the proceeds back to the land or building owner. In short, you will be paying the bill twice. Even if the person filed for bankruptcy protection, you are still on the hook.
8. Who are you buying from?
One of the easiest ways to check to see if the person or company you're dealing with is new, or has been in business for a while is to check California's Secretary of State website. California does a great job in making sure you can check the status of a company, partnership, LLC or corporation. The secretary of state website is a great place to start. You can also check to see if they are an entity and when they were formed.
Special Note: In California, there is no sales tax charged on construction projects that include installation. If the company is charging you sales tax, they should not be. It's better to have these conversations up front, but if it's too late, don't pay the sales tax.
When you are ready to start your modular project, follow these suggestions and ask all of the right questions. You'll be sure to save yourself a lot of trouble and money. If you're ready to start your modular construction project today, contact Allied Modular Building Systems or visit our website for more information on modular construction, modular products, and helpful resources. You can also call (888) 836-7850 and one of our knowledgeable staff members will be able to help you.
Allied Modular has been prefabricating modular buildings and offices in California for over 27 years and knows exactly what it takes to make your project a success from start to completion!
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642 W. Nicolas Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
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If you'd ask me what accessory I have the most amount of, I'd have to say it's going to be pouches. I swear, I own over 30 pouches and I use them to organize my stuff. But, since I hoard these pouches, I don't really own anything with quality that I can swear by. But,… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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I SUCK at packing. I swear, that's one of the worst things about me. I guess it's that hoarder in me who seems to have a hard time just packing what I need and I almost always end up bringing everything but the kitchen sink. My bro usually loses it and will do the packing… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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aka: I'm a huge nerd
In a previous post I wrote about ademption and the mystery of demonstrative gifts… Today Professor Berry gives us Ademption & Equitable Conversion…
The testator executed a will devising a home to Beneficiary. Later, the testator entered into a contract to sell the home to Purchasers. The testator died before the closing. The trial court held that the devise adeemed and that Purchasers were entitled to specific performance of the contract. The appellate court affirmed.
The court explained that once the testator executed the contract to sell the home, equitable conversion occurred. In other words, in equity, the testator no longer owned real property (the home) but instead owned personal property (the contract right to the proceeds of the sale because the sale contract was specifically enforceable).
Great case!
Thanks Professor!


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Xiaomi's Lei Jun: iPhone is still the best smartphone on the planet
The debate which one is better – iPhone or an Android phone – has been raging for years, and will probably never be settled.
It is common for a fan in Android camp to boldly proclaim that this latest flagship from HTC or Samsung leaves all the iPhones in the dust. Or for an Apple fan to state that the latest iPhone just announced, gives competition no chance to catch up. It is not so common for an Android OEM exec to tell all the world that iPhone is better than his own company phones. But that's exactly what Lei Jun, CEO of one of the hottest Android smartphone startups in China, just did.
When asked to compare iPhone 5S, 5C and his own company handsets, he didn't have any doubts. "iPhone is still the best smatphone on the planet. For Xiaomi there's a lot of space for learning and talent",- Jun told Beijing News in a recent interview.
Xiaomi is one of the hottest smartphone companies to emerge from China in the last couple of years. Except that it isn't a smartphone company anymore. It may have started there, with heavily customized MIUI Android skin, smartphones and innovative online flash sales business model. But today Xiaomi sells its own set top box, TV set, a bunch of accessories and will soon launch ultra cheap wireless router.
My guess – Xiaomi will sooner or later make any kind of device that helps to connect you to the Net. And they all will be just a sideshow, driving its online services via MIUI community and user interface. Xiaomi is already rapidly moving in that direction, selling most of its hardware almost at cost, making it up with online sales and investor money for now. And they are pretty great at that.
Xiaomi's MIUI community is already 20+ million strong, they recently became profitable, boasted $90 million of sales in a single day and, during the latest financing round, were valued at $11 billion. That's for a start-up that is barely 3 years old, and operates almost exclusively in China. Not that they don't have some ambitious plans to break out abroad. Xiaomi raised a lot of eyebrows few months ago, when it managed to nab Google's Hugo Barra to lead its international expansion efforts.
There's a rapid blurring of lines between software, online services and hardware. Apple has been doing all three ever since it launched iTunes Store back in 2003. Google now owns Motorola, designs and markets Nexus devices. In addition to XBox and Surface tablets, Microsoft will soon own Nokia's mobile business. Amazon gets more and more aggressive with its Kindle tablet line, and will sooner or later come out with a smartphone. And then there is Samsung, who, after becoming the biggest consumer hardware company in the world, now has something like 30 thousand people working on its own software and services.
Lei Jun says that he and his partners saw this coming back in 2010, and founded the company to ride the convergence trend. And they are riding it amazingly well, in China for now..
Should be a battle to watch when it finally becomes global, with Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Google, Xiaomi and others slugging it out all around the world.
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Introduction to Evolved Packet Core
This white paper provides a brief introduction to Evolved Packet Core - a new mobile core for LTE. Herein, key concepts and functional elements - EPC gateways (Serving Gateway and Public Data Network Gateway), Mobility Management Entity (MME) and Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) - are outlined, as well as key changes in LTE requirements imposed on the Evolved Packet Core, and the deployment challenges.
Download this whitepaper to learn about Evolverd Packet Core.


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2015 Henson Puppetry Residency
Elizabeth Hara and Spencer Lott have been selected for the 2015 Jim Henson Foundation Puppetry Residency. Hara and Lott will be in residence at the O'Neill to workshop their new piece All We Have Left, September 1-12, 2015.
The residency will feature two readings: 7pm, Wed. Sept. 9, and 7pm, Thurs. Sept. 10, at the Rose Barn Theater, free and open to the public. Please register below!
***This work contains some violence, language, and brief sexuality; it is not suitable for young children.
All We Have Left
Elizabeth Hara & Spencer Lott
After the deaths of their parents, 17 year old Kyle and 14 year old Carol are left alone in Frozen Valley, their family's run down roadside attraction in Winnehotak, Minnesota. As they struggle to survive, they must also save the park from big city developers, a Native tribe fighting for the land, and a mysterious hobo with questionable intentions. Dealing with their parents' deaths and learning to live with each other, they ultimately find solace in the shared experience only a sibling can understand.
About the artists:
Elizabeth Hara
Hara is a writer, builder, and puppeteer. Her work has been presented at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, the New Orleans Fringe Festival, the National Puppetry Festival, and theaters across the U.S. Her family show Help Save the Monkey! , created with Marta Mozelle MacRostie, was awarded a 2014 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant and will be presented at the New York Children's Theater Festival spring 2015. Liz also toured internationally with Wakka Wakka's production of SAGA. Liz has built puppets and costumes for Mirror Mirror (Miramax, 2012), Avenue Q, The Lion King, and SpiderMan: Turn Off the Dark. She currently works for Sesame Street as a puppet and costume builder and wrangler.
Spencer Lott
Lott is a puppeteer, actor, writer, and director. Recent performance highlights include Trusty Sidekick Theater Company's The 7 1∕2 Mysteries of Toulouse McClane and The Haunting of Ichabod Crane at Park Avenue Armory and Sinking Ship Production's Powerhouse at the New Ohio Theater. He co-wrote and directed the short puppet film, Melvin the Birder for Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams which screened at BAM in the 2014 Puppets on Film Festival. Other directing credits include Campfire (Trusty Sidekick Theater Co.) and Zwerge (Little Shadow Productions). His latest project, Blossom , was awarded a 2015 Jim Henson Foundation Seed Grant. He is an Artistic Manager with Trusty Sidekick Theater Company. He has been a Works in Progress Artist at the Children's Museum of the Arts, a Guest Artist for Theater Development Fund's Stage Door program, and is a member of the teaching artist ensembles at BAM and the New Victory Theater. Spencer is one of the assistant puppeteers for the upcoming season of Sesame Street and will be designing puppets and acting in Trusty Sidekick's Up and Away at Lincoln Center.


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Oregon's $2.2 billion beer economy
Bend.com has an article about Oregon's beer economy:
Beer-related businesses, including brewers, wholesalers, and retailers, contribute $2.2 billion to the Oregon economy, according to a new study released today by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute.
The industry's economic impact in the state includes 26,435 jobs paying $732.4 million in wages as well as more than $338 million in federal, state and local taxes generated and paid, including consumption taxes.
It's mostly just a press release, nothing too outstanding, except for one thing: there's a link at the end to Beer Serves America, the group that released the economic study. On their homepage, they have a neat clickable map of the U.S. that lets you view the economic impact of the beer industry on each state. Useful. California's impact, for instance, is $22 billion; Texas is $11 billion; Virginia is $3.7 billion. What seems to be missing, though, is a comparative chart: I want to see how all 50 states rank compared to each other, and I don't want to have to click through each state myself to figure it out.


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As a young "baby ballerina" and then modern dancer, I didn't think much about longevity. My body was my musical instrument, and I figured if I got it polished and kept it tuned, it would last me a good long time. Now, at 58, I'm still a performer, dancing with Mountain View's Academy of Danse Libre, the nation's leading vintage ballroom dance company and doing a dozen shows a year – some in high heels!
As a movement coach and educator working with the mind-body connection, I study and teach movement to everyone from little children to the fragile elderly. Our Women's Wellness retreats in Big Sur are known worldwide (read more here) as transformational experiences for those taking their next step in life. Along the way in my own life I've learned some very unique longevity secrets that have helped me and many others to feel great, avoid injuries, relieve pain, and stay active. I can't wait to share them with you!
Here are some of my favorites – some may surprise you!
Stretch in Bed. This most basic full-body yawn is the best exercise you can do before you get up in the morning (or even at night). Babies and animals do it naturally, and so should we. Just flex and stretch this way and that, slowly and lightly at first. Reach in front of yourself, over your head. Fold your knees over your chest and curl up, then stretch your heels away from your fingertips. Wake up the muscles to support the bones, so those first steps out of bed are secure enough to avoid a stumble or fall.
Go to Hawaii. Drain tension and improve posture that's cramped from too much desk our couch time with a free Hawaiian holiday via dynamic imagery. Sit or stand comfortably with bare feet on the ground. Close your eyes and imagine warm sand beneath your feet. Wiggle your toes, heels and arches in the delicious warmth. Take a deep breath and notice that right behind you is a warm waterfall, splashing softly on your shoulders and down your back. Nestle into that water flow and allow your shoulders to drop into the downward streaming flow of the water. Take another breath and observe your tension drain away as you exhale. Stay there on the beach as long as you like. When you are ready to return from your holiday, just gently open your eyes. You may need to brush some sand from your toes!
Relax your Jaw. Many of us carry tension in our throat, neck, and jaw that can cause headaches, dental and health problems, and wrinkles. Finding a neutral posture for your tongue is a surprisingly effective release for your jaw and throat. Place the top of your tongue lightly up against the roof of your mouth, with the tip of your tongue touching the back of your upper teeth. As you relax into this posture you will notice an immediate release of your jaw tension. Remind yourself to practice this while you are doing your regular exercise or anytime you might be straining.
Lift your Face. Ancient wisdom meets modern exercise with facial yoga that eliminates the need for plastic surgery while building tone and expressive mobility to our faces. Here's a simple fix. For a sagging throat or jawline, place your tongue in its neutral position, lift the chin, and press upwards with the tongue on the roof of the mouth for several seconds, release, and repeat several times.
Respect your Feet. Ever hear the expression, "My dogs are barking?" Keep your pups quiet and happy with daily attention of movement, imagery, and grooming. My friend, the dancer/choreographer Sybil Shearer (who died at the youthful age of 95!) had a daily practice of circling every bone in her body, slowly, this way and that. While sitting or standing, extend your leg and very slowly and lightly circle your foot around your ankle a few times. Change feet, repeat, and reverse. Try circling just your big toe, or middle toe. Point and flex your foot. Take your foot in your hand and give it a little massage at both the arches, under the toes and under the length of the foot. Make space between the bones with your fingers, then quietly stand. Sensing the connection to the ground through the soles of your feet will help you maintain your balance, posture, and mobility as the years go by.
Dance every day. Music and movement harmonize the energy fields of the body. So turn up the music and just move. You don't even need a partner. You'll release those feel-good endorphins, your body will wake up in a new way, and you'll have renewed energy as well as a boost to your fitness program. If you can't dance, who's to know? Run with music, walk with music, sing or hum along. Even if you're moving to your own drummer, it's dancing. So, let's face the music and dance!


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Here is your handy guide to TrIMet holiday schedule changes during the next week.
Christmas Eve – Monday, Dec. 24
All trains and buses are on regular weekday schedules.
Christmas Day – Tuesday, Dec. 25
All buses and MAX trains operate on Sunday schedules. Watch out, because not all bus lines run on Sundays. WES will not be operating.
New Year's Eve – Monday, Dec. 31
All buses, MAX trains and WES will be operating on regular weekday schedules. AFTER 8PM, TRIMET IS FREE!
Additionally, MAX Blue, Green and Yellow line trains will run until 3 am with service approximately every 35 minutes. MAX Red Line will not run late. However, after train service ends, shuttle buses will be available to take riders between Gateway Transit Center and PDX Airport, until about 3:30 am.
New Year's Day – Tuesday, Jan. 1
All buses and MAX trains will run on Sunday schedules. WES will not be operating.


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Rome, Italy
January 14, 1500
January 14, 1500
"A hot drink would be very nice, thanks," said Shaun straight away. The other three men looked at him. "Wot? I'm British. If I don't have tea when it's available, I will well and truly perish."
"And suddenly Shaun has become very rhymey," Uberto muttered.
"Which means shut the hell up, you stupid limey," Lex added, earning himself an elbow in the ribs from Ignacio. The woman laughed softly as she came forward the rest of the way to meet them. Her long black hair hung free to her shoulder blades, her eyes a bright shade of amber.
"Please, don't treat him too harshly. What's mine is yours, and you must be exhausted from your long journey." The men found themselves seats as the woman took her own. The maid they'd seen before left and returned with another young woman, bearing a steaming pot of coffee, cups, a small bowl of what looked to be sugar, and a tray of fine cuts of meat.
"Can you tell us of some of the goings on in Rome?" asked Uberto as they ate.
"Cesare Borgia and his sister have taken hostage Caterina Sforza." Orianna held up her arm, giving a soft whistle. A brown ball flew through the air to land upon it, revealing itself to be a small owl with a missive attached to its leg. "Grazie, Uva." She held up the small piece of parchment, the letter on it more a note than anything else. "I was given this by our new leader, Niccolo Machiavelli. He states that before we make any strikes against the Borgia, we should amplify our forces. While you have traveled here, he and Ezio have already begun the work, allying with courtesans such as myself, thieves, and mercenaries."
"Machiavelli?" Shaun whispered. "The Machiavelli?"
"No, the other one," said Lex, rolling his eyes as he popped yet another sugar cube into his mouth. Ignacio reached over to confiscate the bowl, but received a sharp rap on the knuckles for his pains.
"Oh, well, look who's made of snark today," the Brit countered, stealing a cube and chomping down on it.
"Once all our forces have gathered," Orianna continued, taking the bowl from the pair, "we may work to free our captured comrade and defeat the Borgia."
"About how long do you think that will take, Signora Cavalcanti?" asked the Bear.
"It could take as long as a year, or as short a time as a few months, signore. The length of time I cannot say."
"Uberto. Please."
"Uberto." She nodded. "If you could, could you tell me any tidings? It's difficult to hear news of our allies outside of Rome with all the Borgia about." The large monk nodded and began his tale as Orianna gave a signal to another girl who'd appeared when the young men weren't looking. Nodding to them, she led them up the stairs to the second floor and around the landing to their rooms.
When the monk finished his story, Orianna sighed. "Blood and tears. How could I expect things to be different? But thanks to the Almighty, you and most of the others are safe." She crossed herself. "I have heard strange rumors even here about these Crow men, as you call them, especially concerning the poisons used by these bastards." Her face darkened as she seemed to spit the last word. "Poisons which are supposed to tear even the strongest men's minds asunder. Rome has never been a very friendly place, Uberto, but during these last months things become so bad that even the snake-filled deserts of Libya can be considered a safe place in comparison to the Eternal City."
She cleared her throat and continued, "If it is to your liking, you may stay here in my home. If you consider a courtesan's dwellings suitable." Uberto laughed heartily at that.
"More than suitable, signora. I fear my young friend may have his head spinning from the finery."
The woman smiled. "Please, I am Rina to my friends." A little mouse and a big bear. What strange guests I have this time.
X x X
"What are you doing?" Shaun squinted at his companion in the darkness and could've sworn his eyes were glowing golden. Lex had one leg on the windowsill, the other still on the floor, one hand reaching up toward the eaves of the building.
"A night run."
"Love, it's..." Shaun squinted at the face of his watch, trying to make out the hands. "Too bloody dark to even see what time it is. Why are you doing this?" For an instant, the Sparrow's face fell. "You want to get caught, is that it? Or what's your reasoning behind this bit of insanity?"
"Look, don't worry, Mr. Suddenly-I'm-a-Rafiq. I know the rules. I investigate the surrounds, I keep a low profile, and if it gets too hot and I lead people back here, the Bureau door will be locked."
Shaun sighed and leaned his face into his hands. Lifting his head from them, he found the other had disappeared, slipping silently away into the night.
The buildings of Rome were practically stacked one atop the other. It was almost a breeze, apart from the tiled roofs, to traverse from the first to the next and so on. Looking up as a shadow fell across his running form, the Sparrow saw a large wooden structure rising from the city, seeming almost conspicuously out of place with the rest of the area. Atop the tower fluttered a penant with the a family crest emblazoned upon it: a red bull on a yellow and green field, bordered on all sides by what looked from his vantage point below like tiny green flames.
Unthinking, he began to climb. The structure seemed hastily built, with enough gaps in the woodwork for hand and footholds aplenty. Splinters dug into his fingertips as he hoisted himself onto the platform where a guard in the same livery as the soldiers from Monteriggioni stood staring out into space. Ducking down as the man passed, he glanced at his surroundings. Below, he saw a large pile of hay, more than likely leftover from the construction. Slipping up behind the man, he quickly padded over and took hold of his legs. The yawn the man had been attempting to make transformed into a screech as he tumbled and landed in the straw.
The Assassin watched as a few more guards came to investigate, then took a look around. He saw a sea of rooftops, the distant haze of what could only be the Coloseum's form in the distance, the pitched stone roof of the Pantheon... An arrow winging its way into the roof above his head broke him away from sight-seeing.
Another nicked his shoulder as it flew up at him. Staggering back, the Sparrow looked about and grabbed the half-guttering torch from the sconce it stood in. Setting fire to the fletches of the arrows, he watched the roof and walls catch before hurling himself out into the night and landing in the hay below. Springing out, he was met with sword thrusts and axe slashes.
X x X
Orianna awoke from her sleep with an uneasy feeling weighing heavily on her shoulders. She hadn't had such dreams in a long time. She closed her eyes a moment and again saw herself frozen upon the windowsill, too afraid to make a single move. She stood and went to the window of her room then, the clamor of the bells about the city reaching her ears.
With swift strides, she went to her wardrobe and took a small dagger from the box therein, tucking it within the folds of her dress. Whistling to Uva, she exited the room, the little owl settling on her shoulder as she strode to the rooms that had been prepared for her guests.
Giving a sign to her maids to calm the two girls, who stood frightened and wide eyed, whispering of attacks and raids and every other possible mishap under the sun, she knocked on the door to the monks' chamber.
"What's the matter?" Inigo asked as he opened the door, his tongue still slurred with sleep, curls falling into his eyes.
"Utter balls!" was heard from the other room. Orianna knocked there loudly as well and entered. Before she could open her mouth to say a word, she spied the open window and that the British man was quite alone.
"Is your friend always of such hasty temperament, Harrier?" She shook her head. He could have at least waited for me to set up a safe meeting with our allies. "No matter. Since the damage has been done, would you mind assisting me with some preparations? Things might develop to be less peaceful than now."
"Oh, please, tell me these preparations involve me taking Lex and strangling him," Shaun whined as he followed the woman out.
X x X
The Sparrow slipped through the crowd of spectators in the plaza before the Pantheon, stumbling and almost crashing into a sword-swallower. The man withdrew the blade from his throat easily, grasping him by the arm and holding him up. The crowd murmured as the man drew him to one side, looking at him closely as he heard a weak, "Sastimos."
"Whose are you?" he replied, leaning the injured young man against the wall. Several cuts layered the Assassin's skin, his hands shaking. Lex ran his tongue over his split lips, stammering, "Orianna's. Luca's. The Red Owl's." He forced himself to his feet as the man began to pull him along, guards appearing on the other side of the sea of heads before them.
"There he is!"
"Stop him!"
"Go, go now!" Lex staggered into a run as the man shoved him, hurrying on fast as his legs could carry him.
The rest of the words were lost to him as he grasped the end of a tavern sign, scraping his belly against the tiles as he rolled onto the roof. Up on his feet again, he headed for the tall structure of the Coloseum. His heart was pounding up in his ears, leaving him only enough sense to take a glance behind as he heard hooves and feet on the tiles. He picked up the pace, wheezing, chest aching as he threw himself up, high as he could. Scrabbling with his fingers, he could nothing; his nails tore, the tips of his fingers skinned on the stone before he found a ledge and began to climb. A few screams were heard as some of the men attempting to follow lost their holds as well. The Sparrow moved faster, hearing the grunts and curses of those who still clung on enough to keep up behind him.
Lex panted as he reached the top of the Coloseum's walls and drew out his throwing knives, shimmying to the edge and sending them down onto his pursuers. The bodies hit the ground with dull thuds. He stopped when no more faces appeared, looking around for further signs of attackers. The Sparrow grunted as his foot suddenly went from under him, eyes widening as he was hauled backward. He clawed at the mossy surface, but found nothing to grip, letting out a yell as he was tossed downward. The breath left him as he bounced off a lower wall, falling further and further. For an instant, darkness took him. Then the guard was coming down after him.
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"Are you ready?" Shaun asked, his hand on the doorknob. The monks already had their items prepared. Rina's had been sorted through as well, the woman gathering some vials together and giving him a necklace containing what looked like little red and blue capsels. Red for analgesic, blue for vomit, he reminded himself. The Harrier looked at the silver pendant again. I like the red one more. Who'd rather not feel pain than ruin their new shoes?
As they opened the door to the building and made to step into the street, prepared to face the worst, all four jumped back, a shadowy shape landing in front of them, four eyes aglow. It took Shaun a minute to realize that it was two shape and not one, and even longer to see that one set was golden, the other purple. Stepping back further, the shape moved in, materializing into an brown-cloaked man, dressed beneath in a yellow doublet, brown belt and boots, and what looked to the Brit to be orange leather leggings and a matching undershirt.
"Signora Cavalcanti," the man greeted, his eyes returning to a slightly-more-normal shade of purple. "I believe this is yours." He nudged his cloak aside, revealing the Sparrow held beneath his arms like some kind of parcel. The Journeyman's eyes, too, had become their normal brown.
"So formal tonight, Gilberto," the woman responded, her arms folded across her chest. "I thought we had gone passed this."
"I didn't know you'd already introduced yourself to your guests, Rina."
"Where was he?" Ubero, Shaun, and Orianna interrupted as Ignacio went to gather some supplies from the room they'd left.
"I was on my way to pay some bills for my inn when one of my thieves saw him staggering out of the Coloseum, looking bloodier than if he'd just participated in a Passion play." La Volpe looked down his aquiline nose at the woman as she snorted. "What? You don't believe I could scoop this little mite up and take him along on a ride?"
"I never thought I'd hear of you paying bills."
"Well, you must know who I pay them to." He set the Sparrow down. "And if you'll excuse me, I must return on my errand." He went to the door, pausing and looking back at Lex. The thief gave the bedraggled young Assassin a wink as he took hold of the door and shut it behind him. "Ciao, bello passero."
The room grew deadly silent as the three turned to look at him. Lex held up his hands as if to ward off whatever was coming toward him next.
"I can explain."
"Vaffanculo a tu, il tuo padre, e' la tua madre!" Uberto and Shaun jumped. Orianna took a few deep breaths, supressing the rest of the swears that threatened to leave her tongue. "Lex, or Passero, or whatever names you're given, listen to me. I may not be one of your superiors and thus it may not be my place to command you, but listen to me now, for I will only say this once to you. If you want to risk your own life, it is fine. I will not forbid you."
She took a step forward, closing the distance between them. "But prancing around, possibly luring the guards to our allies and my friends, putting their lives at risk...that is intolerable. You could have waited, and I could have set up a safe place for us to meet. I want to rid this city of its vermin as much as you, but with ourselves or our allies dead, we will not cleanse Rome. Think about that, for the Lord did not grant you a head simply so you might carry your fancy Assassin hood on it!" Orianna turned on her heel and stopped, the door halfway open to admit her into the night beyond.
"I will take my leave to see what can be saved. All of you, stay indoors for the rest of the night. And you." The courtesan looked at the younger man, taking in the bloodstains on his clothes. "You may be gifted somehow, but believe me, I have seen Roman streets where our brethren lay, and the memory still haunts me. Take care for now." She left, swift and silent as La Volpe had been.
Uberto sighed, turning back toward the Sparrow, only to find the Harrier pinning him to the wall, having lifted him by the scruff and slammed him into place.
"Now you listen to me, you sodding pillock," he hissed through his teeth, nose to nose with Lex. "You're going to abide by that damned Creed of yours and mine and all of ours, and do it to the letter, or so help me...so f*cking help me, if you risk yourself and my best chance at having some time to actually form a decent relationship with someone important, I will wring your scrawney neck and throw you off the Sistine Chapel roof! Do you hear?" He brought him away from the wall and slammed him back again to emphasize each word. "The Sistine Chapel roof!" Lex grunted as he was dropped hard onto his ass. "Or have you forgotten where we are? This isn't some historical playland. This is real and this is serious."
The rest of the building's occupants were quiet as Shaun stormed up the stairs and slammed the door to their room. Ignacio padded by Uberto, kneeling to tend to the various cuts on their companion's body. The Bear leaned againt the wall.
"You've earned yourself a nickname."
"Really? What is it?" The monk pushed the hair back from the Sparrow's forehead, dabbing a cut over his eye.
"The Mouse."
"I suppose that makes us the strangest beings in God's menagerie."
"No, not the strangest." Uberto knelt down to help pull the Journeyman to his feet. He was slack, staring at nothing. "Not the strangest at all."


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adjective flakier, flakiest
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tending to peel off or break easily into flakes
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1570s, from flake + -y (2). Meaning "eccentric, crazy" first recorded 1959, said to be American English baseball slang, but probably from earlier druggie slang flake "cocaine" (1920s). Flake "eccentric person" is a 1968 back-formation from it.
The term 'flake' needs explanation. It's an insider's word, used throughout baseball, usually as an adjective; someone is considered 'flaky.' It does not mean anything so crude as 'crazy,' but it's well beyond 'screwball' and far off to the side of 'eccentric.' ["New York Times," April 26, 1964]
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A spokesman for TOJV said yesterday it was yet to develop any plans to examine other water options.
Transurban spokeswoman Carleen Schmaltz said the company was in the early stages of "scoping work" to find some "economically and operationally sound" alternatives to the drinking-water supply.
Ms Schmaltz said fixing the reliance on using Melbourne's clean water to recharge ground water tables affected by the construction of the tunnel was a complex problem that could not be solved quickly.
A spokeswoman for the Melbourne City Link Authority, the government arm of the $2 billion tollway, said yesterday it was pleased Transurban was finally looking at the issue.
South East Water managing director Russell Cooper said that although TOJV and Transurban had been able to halve the amount of water being used in the tunnel in the past six months, further efforts were needed.
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Hi, we are a charity for an ultra-rare disease. Our mission is to support patients and caregivers around the world as well as bring researchers and clinicians together to advance study of the disease. We have a logo which is a .jpeg file and is not adequate. We require a vector file that can be used to print large poster prints
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Those little Strawberry Shortbread Bites I made yesterday were not alone on the dessert tray yesterday.
They were, in fact, joined by some coco-nutty friends.You see, it all started about two weeks ago, when I stumbled upon this at my local Sprouts. Being the type of cat-like shopper who's curiosity often 'kills' her, I couldn't resist purchasing a few spoonfuls* of the stuff.
*Spoon being a relative term. It's a scoop. Or even a shovel? Well, no, trowel would be a more accurate size descriptor.
Of course, then I had to figure out what exactly to DO with it. Since I'd made my Chai-Spiced Sponge Cake, I've been wanting to try other variations. [As per usual, one incarnation of a recipe is NEVER enough for me.] I figured that a coconut sponge cake would be delicious (and nutritious?^)
^I didn't actually think that. I just have a problem where I can't say delicious without wanting to also say "and nutritious." I blame the owner/director of my summer camp for this, as it was the standard description given to our camp meals. [Some more delicious (and nutritious) than others. Although the food quality improved vastly once I became a "vegetarian"—with huge air-quotes–for the summer.]
It was a good idea. It really was. But it started out horribly wrong.
Please note that the way it looked when it went IN…
….is exactly what it looked like coming OUT. [Albeit with a bit of browning.]Yes, that was some thick batter. But I was insistent that it would be fine.Hesitantly, I pinch off a piece of the edge.
And WOW, was the flavor amazing. As in…out of control delicious. If only it wasn't so darn crumbly and difficult to cut.
You see, I didn't do the research that I normally do when using a new ingredient. I completely threw caution to the wind. So while the flavor was incredible (crazy coconut richness but not overly sweet)…
…the texture was more of a dense brownie that was somehow crumbly AND very moist at the same time. Go figure.
Frankly, I kind of loved these…and crumbled on yogurt or (I'm told) in oatmeal, they were delicious. [If you want to recreate THIS version, copy my sponge cake recipe exactly, substituting coconut flour for the all-purpose, cutting out the chai spices and the orange, and using about 1 1/4 cups of water.]
Between me and some friends who I tempted with treats, they were quickly destroyed.
But I was unhappy. Because I wanted sponge cake. So of course, this weekend, I decided I must try again. And in addition to the coconut flour, I had another new friend to invite to this Memorial Day party: erythritol.Matt from Emerald Forest had sent me this erythritol sample after my success with using the companies xylitol sugar substitute (also, I am just now realizing, a recipe involving coconut–although that time in Coconut Cream Pie cookies).Low on the glycemic index, erythritol is a no-calorie sweetener made from plant sugar that has been fermented, crystallized, and dried. (It's one of the components of Truvia, if you've used that in your morning coffee.) Although the front of the package says is "sweeter," it's actually 70% the sweetness of granulated sugar.I did not add extra to compensate for that fact, as I wasn't looking for an overly sweet cake creation. Just a spongier one.Using my food processor, I followed the same strategy I used when making my Chai-Spiced Sponge Cake, but, after researching coconut flour and discovering that more eggs are usually added to coconut flour recipes to compensate for its lack of gluten, I upped the eggs to three. After two minutes of continuous mixing, I slowly streamed in the sugar (or in this case, sugar substitute) and let it run for another 4-5 minutes. This was followed by a dash of almond extract—just for fun—and water, which I increased from the original recipe to 3/4 of a cup, as coconut flour AND erythritol are said to dry out baked goods.
In a separate bowl, I had sifted (with a fork…I'm not that fancy) together 1/2 cup each of coconut flour and brown rice flour (along with baking powder and salt). Because I didn't want to end up using 12 eggs, I decided to reduce the actual amount of coconut flour I was using, and I know rice flour is light and bakes well…so I went with that. [I also happened to have exactly 1/2 cup left in my pantry.]
Once that was all incorporated, I was happy to see that the batter was thick, but not overly so. [See photos from the first attempt at this recipe.]
Since I'd reduced the amount of coconut flour……, I went ahead and mixed in some unsweetened shredded coconut to boost the coconut vibe I wanted.
I poured this batter into a 9″-square pan, and baked at 350 degrees for exactly 38 minutes.And, despite the little patch where my hand accidentally touched the top a few minutes before it was finished, the whole cake had a nice, toasty crust to it.Although I was nervous when I first cut into it that I'd ended up with a dry, crumbly mess…that was not the case! It was a lovely texture, and when eaten warm tasted a bit like coconut-tinged marzipan.I had read that using fake sugar substitutes meant that the baked goods would dry out more quickly than usual, and that the "fake taste" would rear its ugly head after hiding out for a night. I did NOT find this to be the case. The flavor was not too sweet, and stayed consistent on the second day. Yes, the cake was a little crumbly, but it was not dry.
[I did wrap it in two layers of plastic and then store it in a Tup-faux-ware container, which probably helped.]
To make it a little prettier, I added some Greek yogurt mixed with vanilla extract and a sprinkling of coconut on top.
And they're gone. So I think everyone liked them just fine.
3 eggs
3/4 cup erythritol or other sweetener (including granulated sugar)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Optional topping: 2% Greek yogurt mixed with vanilla extract, shredded coconut
1. Beat eggs with an electric mixer (or food processor) for 2 minutes, until very frothy.
2. With mixer running, slowly pour in sugar or sugar substitute. Beat for 4-5 more minutes, until well whipped and thickened.
3. Add almond extract and water. Blend quickly to incorporate.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, and salt.
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6. Stir in coconut.
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Last Friday, members of Parliament voted to increase the pensions of members of Parliament. In a display of co-operation that right-thinking citizens are always calling for, the Government and the Opposition voted unanimously to increase their own pay packages. Unfortunately, this display of harmony happened in the wee hours of the morning, when most taxpayers and all members of the Salaries Review Commission were sleeping the sleep of the just.
So today, as a public service to inspire all small children who are not being killed by accident, I am using my column to reproduce extracts from the Hansard. Unfortunately, I was not able to obtain the Hansard record, partly because I didn't ask for it, but I think my written transcript accurately reflects the bipartisan mood.
Friday, June 13, 2014
The Minister of Housing (Hon Dr Roodal Moonilal): Mr Speaker. I beg to move, that a bill titled "The Judges Salaries and Pensions Amendment Bill and the Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Bill, 2014", be read for the first and last time.
Mr Speaker, this bill is intended to ensure members of Parliament will be able to have a comfortable retirement, even if the price of Viagra goes up. The bill will also benefit judges, so that if anyone brings a constitutional motion to have this law repealed, they will throw the case out.
Mr Speaker, there can be no doubt life can be hard for MPs after they lose their seats. I admit I myself would find it very difficult to go back to eating just three meals a day. This bill will help ensure that no MP will ever go hungry, or naked, or unmanicured. I thank you.
The Minister of Sport (Hon Anil Roberts): Mr Speaker, as an MP, I can tell you I have made great sacrifices to serve my country, for as I said in my letter to my beloved Prime Minister, I have never used any illicit drugs since I became a minister. There are former MPs who are suffering because of inadequate pensions, owning only two cars, same wife, and unable to recollect any hotel rooms they stayed in at taxpayers' expense.
Member for Diego Martin West (Hon Dr Keith Rowley): Mr Speaker, the Honourable Minister of Housing has put forward a persuasive case for this bill. I would have great difficulty, even though I am concerned with some of the commas, voting against this arrangement.
I first learned about the importance of commas from my dougla aunt, and let it state for the record I never had any problem with her Indian half. And that is where I am coming from.
My record will show I have always stood on principle, and my principles tell me MPs should never have to worry about shaving their heads just because they can't afford Brylcreem.
The Minister of Legal Affairs (Hon Prakash Ramadhar): Mr Speaker, as a handsome man, I do not really need a pension, but I still support this bill because I realise most MPs are not handsome. Let me also state for the record that I have never used Brylcreem, for I have always acted on principle and could have been Shah Rukh Khan.
Senator Faris al-Rawi: Mr Speaker, a society is defined by how it treats its most disadvantaged people, and this is why as an Opposition senator I must support this bill. Many MPs have to live like vagrants after their tenure is ended, and I have seen with my own eyes some of them ordering standard-sized shrimp instead of jumbo. This bill will allow former MPs to live out their days in a dignified manner, including roast pork.


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For the period, the disk drive maker posted revenue of $3.8 billion and non-GAAP profits of $2.09 a share; consensus estimates had called for $3.68 billion in revenue and $1.82 a share. The company noted that it shipped 59.2 million hard drives in the quarter.
Western Digital said it generated $772 million in cash from operations in the quarter, and used $146 million to buy back 4.2 million shares. The company ended the quarter with $3.8 billion in cash and equivalents.
"We are pleased with our December quarter results," CEO Steve Milligan, said in a statement. "In an environment marked by continued macroeconomic uncertainty, soft PC demand and inventory rebalancing by our customers, we continue to manage our business by focusing on those variables that we control, allowing us to generate better than expected revenue and profitability and strong cash generation."
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