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Coffee and Caramel Mousse-a-Cotta
Some desserts are classic no matter how you serve them. This one is when the strong coffee mousse meets the caramel panna cotta with a bite of dark chocolate sponge dived inside, results in a sublime, deep, caramelised dessert. A topping of raspberries is just the right thing for it.
This dessert is completely eggless, so for my friends who always ask me to share eggless recipes, this ones for you guys. You can make it in glasses like I do or set it in a flat-shallow dish.
If you wanna make this for 4 servings, please simply double the quantity of each ingredients.
2 small chocolate muffins or 2 slice cakes
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tsp instant coffee powder
1 1/2 tsp gelatin
1 cup whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla essence
Raspberries for garnishing
- Boil instant coffee with water and keep aside.
- Heat sugar in a heavy bottom pan on a very slow heat. Keep stirring continuously till the sugar caramelised.
- Remove from the gas and add the prepared hot black coffee into the caramel syrup, stirring continuously.
- Simmer this mixture for 2-3 minutes on a very low heat till the caramel dissolves. Remove from the heat and let it cool on room temperature.
- Beat the chilled whipping cream till it attains a thick pouring consistency.
- Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp water on a very low heat. Keep stirring till it completely dissolves. Do not boil.
- Add the gelatin solution and vanilla essence and 3/4 whipped cream in the coffee and caramel syrup. Keep stirring till it's completely mixed together. (Leave some cream for garnishing)
- Take 2 glasses, keep one chocolate muffin in each at the bottom. Pour the coffee caramel and cream mixture over it and let it chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Beat the left over whipping cream with 1 tbsp castor sugar, till soft peaks are formed. Chill in an icing bag and garnish it on the dessert before serving.
- Serve chilled with some raspberries on top.


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Ice-T took to Twitter on Thursday to offer his take on Kanye West's Yeezy season 2 show that recently took place at New York Fashion Week.
"Kanye's fashion show stuff looks like future slave gear to me," he tweeted.
"Just sayin." The rapper and actor continued, "I'm not POP…so I speak freely."
Kanye has yet to respond. Something tells me if he DOES, it will be epic.
E! News notes that the two have worked together in the past: Ice-T co-directed Kanye in his 2012 documentary Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap.
Ice-T Says Kanye West's Fashion Show Stuff Looks Like Future Slave Gear | E! Online: http://www.eonline.com/news/697000/ice-t-says-kanye-west-s-fashion-show-stuff-looks-like-future-slave-gear

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As a dancer: Étoile by Slamp
La lamp Étoile Slamp is light and seductive: seems to dance on a stage light. Remember the skirt of a dancer, which raises and fold following the movements of a dance, which Adriano Rachele was inspired in the draw. And that's why the balanced perfection of its forms fascinates the viewer.
Euroluce 2013 - Clizia by Slamp
Clizia Slamp is the collection of lamps designed by Adriano Rachele presented to euroluce 2013. Clizia Slamp, realized by the linearity of the many squares in Opalflex® "stitched" together in a subtle blend of craftsmanship and taste, creating an irregular shape, soft and sensuous.
Crocco Slamp - News Euroluce 2013
The ceiling lamp or wall Crocco Slamp, Presented at euroluce 2013, Is the result of two ideas that are intertwined tells the designer Nigel Coates : "The first was to create a modular lamp with which you could create large compositions in the wall or ceiling; I then explore a boomerang shape that enhanced the quality of the material in which it is produced, the Lentiflex® that opens like a mouth, if practiced a cut back. "


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On the 29th of April 2011 the Royal wedding of William and Kate.
Luckily I work for my parents and my father was kind enough to allow me to stay at home to watch true love (the wedding)My mother,Jacky,Chante,myself and the kiddies all sat around waiting for the fantasy to begin.We had some cucumber sarmies,non -alcoholic champers and strangely enough some easter eggs.And we counted it down 5,4,3,2,1 ahhhh
The gorgeous couple and her gorgeous engagement ring which was Princess Diana's.
It was said that after their mother's passing they each got to choose something of their mother's to keep and William took her cartier watch and Harry took his mother's engagement ring.I think it is sweet that Harry loves Kate enough to give it to his brother to ask her to marry him.Harry said he always wanted a sister.
Isn't it amazing that people all over the world waited and watched to see her dress and their wedding,I can't imagine how it must feel to be that important.
I wonder if Kate and William were nerves before hand?
I loved Kate's sister Philippa's dress.
Ahhh how handsome they look.
I think I have a royal obsession,ever since the Royal wedding it is all I can think about.
It was all just so lovely and like a true fairytale.
I loved everything from the dresses to the carriage ride the famous kiss on the balcony the only thing I didn't like was that we didn't get to see the reception and the after party and of course that I wasn't there hehe.I do suppose they would like some privacy but I would so have loved to see what it all looked like and to have heard the speeches and see the first dance.I have read many articles that say Prince Harry was very funny in his speech and mocking his brother because of his hair lose and that now Kate has married a bald man.Also read that he referred to them as the dude and dutches now who wouldn't have wanted to be there to hear all that?Imagine the whole thing was televised how awesome would that be?
Look at how happy they are and how they look at each other.Ahhhh
It was also said that Prince harry gave the little flower girl on the left a tiny worm toy which he had in his pocket and took out to cheer the kids up when they were scared of the loud cheers of the crowds before they had to step onto the balcony.I would love to know all the jokes Harry had on this day he seems so naughty like he always is up to something.
I just think that Princess Kate looked stunning in her dress and she had a very handsome Prince in uniform waiting for her down the isle.(ps:guy in uniform is very hot hehe)I would love to know what it was that Harry said to William when he turned and saw Kate walking down the isle.And I know William said "you look beautiful" to his bride when she got down the isle but what was the second thing he said.I just thought it was so sweet how they would steal quick looks at each other in the church.
I just think everything about their whole relationship is a fairytale ,I mean what girl wouldn't want to marry her prince. :)
I think her cake is stunning and it was said that she designed it and told them exactly what she wanted and William had his own cake a traditional chocolate biscuit cake I wonder what his looked like.
The traditional Balcony kiss-Kate's face was priceless when she stepped out onto the balcony and saw the sea of people.I think her words were"Oh my gosh"or something like that my lip reading is not that great hehe.
Ahh the kiss was so cute.You could see him ask her "should we kiss?"and they gave a quick kiss and then later on he said "should we give them another kiss?"I thought it was so cute how he asked and then they would just kiss quickly and after he would give a little blush.He always has been shy like his mother.
I also thought it was so cute that when they were leaving the balcony that Kate turned to have one more look at everyone.
I thought it was really cute that Prince William still got to drive his bride to the next venue in the wedding car and that they had decorated it with cute balloons and a just wed number plate.
This marriage looked like true love and a match made in heaven I think this royal marriage will last.
And they live happily ever after!
The End
Then for the reception she wore another stunning dress ,similar design to her wedding dress and William wore a black tux very James bond.The reception was followed by a few minutes of fireworks.Kate and William must have felt so special with that whole day dedicated to them.Weddings here are normally over in a few hours and then the brides special feeling is gone.I wonder if she is enjoying being a princess .Every girls dream.
and of course after that was Harry's wedding party that carried on until the early morning,now that party I would also have loved to see.
You see now if I was royal or famous I would have been invited darnit.


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TODAY the hotel industry is becoming more competitive as indicated by the rapid growth of hotels and tourism around the world. This development is not only taking place in European countries and the US but many hotel owners are also focusing on Asia which is the new gold mine for the industry especially as many people now travel to various Asian countries.
Asia has now become a flourishing market for hotels, so it is not surprising that the global hotel industry is also focusing on Indonesia which has many attractive tourism sites.
Michael Issenberg, chairman and chief operational officer of Accor Asia Pacific, agrees that there are great opportunities for the hotel business in Asia, including Indonesia. Indeed while the recent natural disasters had a somewhat negative impact on the region's economy the increased mobility of travelers has made the hotel business in Asia quite promising.
According to Issenberg the growing Indonesian economy has triggered more business and leisure travelling. "In my opinion the hotel industry in Asia including in Indonesia is developing rapidly and especially in Jakarta and Bali it is quite solid. However, in the next five to 10 years I am sure Indonesia can compete globally. Accor with its expansive and wide ranging hotel network in Indonesia strengthens the brand Accor while all available significant resources in Indonesia help develop Accor's business further. Accor in Indonesia gives a unique experience to its customers so that they are attracted to come here again," he said.
In view of the business opportunities available Accor plans to open 34 new hotels nationwide in Indonesia with a total number of 4,526 rooms within the next four years starting from 2011 and to be completed by 2014.
Some of the names of the hotels that will be built are as follows: Pullman Jakarta Central Park, Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada, The Kuta Beach Heritage (McGallery), Ibis Bandung Supermall, All Seasons Bali Nusa Dua and Benoa, Novotel Banjarmasin, Mercure Palu, Mercure Serpong Alam Sutera, Ibis Makassar Losari, Ibis Jakarta Senen as well as Formule 1 Semarang. The huge number of hotels to be built by Accor in Indonesia highlights the promising market for the hotel industry in the country.
"I visited a number of cities here in Indonesia, such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Yogyakarta before deciding to open more hotels. What I see is a solid market and good business opportunity for hotels, so the Accor hotel network in Indonesia is to fulfill both business and tourism segments," said Issenberg.
As COO of one of the world's largest hotel operators Issenberg emphasized that he is ready to take his team to the global competition in the hotel industry. The key, he said, is the uniqueness of Accor as a European company that incorporates European culture amid the mushrooming of hotels originating from US or having an American style. By European culture he means the unique French elegance, which albeit luxurious can be targeted at different market segments. This can be clearly seen from the wide range of Accor hotels that cater to the upper, middle as well as lower segments. "Although we have various classes the unique European design is the main key of Accor hotels," he explained.
Issenberg, who is a graduate of Cornell University, acknowledged that he fell in love with the hotel industry during his university days. After graduating he worked for Westin Hotels & Resorts, Laventhol and Horwath & Horwath Services, Merlin Properties, Mirvac Pty Limited and finally Accor. He first joined Accor as general manager Accor Asia Pacific. "I found my true heartfelt desire for the hotel industry during my university days and I put into practice what I learned there which turned out to be very useful for my work," he said.
One thing is really important in the service business, said Issenberg, and that is human resources. Human resources, he explains, is a vital asset and must be taken care of. He has one principle or philosophy for his work: enjoy your work. And this is what he transfers to Accor employees. "If you enjoy doing something the result will certainly be good and if you enjoy doing it you can also influence others to work seriously as well," he explained.
Issenberg said at Accor it was not only this principle or philosophy — enjoy your work — but career opportunities or promotions were wide open and fast. So it is very possible to be promoted to a different hotel or to another country. "These opportunities make the employees feel better and more secure. They also come to realize more about themselves, their work and their purpose in work. All these things motivate them further," he said.
Although having achieved quite an important position in his career Issenberg, who loves to swim and work out at the gym, is very much a family man and loves his family and leads a simple life. His busy schedule at the top position in the hotel industry does not make him forget his family. His children are a source of inspiration and he gets lots of knowledge and lessons in life from them. "I have two teenage kids, one is a boy and the other is a girl. I learn a lot from them and see points of view that I never thought of before. My son teaches me about current technology which he loves, while my daughter gives me lessons about femininity," he said.
When he has the time he takes his family abroad for a quality vacation. As they love to ski there are a number of favorite places for Issenberg's family like Colorado and Japan. Other favorite places are Bali, Sydney and Paris. Bali is a very special place for him because he was married there. Bali, especially Seminyak, is also a favorite place for his children as they like to do their shopping there.
However Issenberg acknowledges that his success as chairman and chief operational officer is possibly due to his sense of competition. For him success means winning in a match or competition.
However to win everyone must set a benchmark, but that is not easy, he said. It is the individual's experience that takes him or her to success, he added. "But I don't use my competitive trait in human relations. Winning or losing is not valid here. I only tell many people that I hope they can enjoy what they are doing and be happy," he said in conclusion. (Isabella Jong)
The Jakarta Post, June 18, 2011
*this is one of some articles in which I used nickname as Isabella Jong for some reasons.


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"Bah Humbug, no that's too strong" declares Summer Camp's Elizabeth Sankey on their take of 'Christmas Wrapping'. But is it? For any slightly cynical listener the mere mention of a Christmas song, and the thought of hearing that Mariah Carey song AGAIN, is enough to bring out an otherwise deeply buried inner Scrooge.
But as A Christmas Gift For You is the latest in tastemaker record label Moshi Moshi's series of compilations, and therefore more than just another go at a shallow Christmas cash in, it might just stand a chance of warming cold sceptic hearts.
Idiot Glee's stripped down, spectral take on 'White Christmas' and Ingo Star Cruiser's excitably youthful update of 'Just Like Christmas' give it a good shot; as does Summer Camp's aforementioned The Waitresses cover – a lovely little moment as the rising stars shrug off their lo-fi sound in favour of festive synths. James Yuill takes a similar path, turning 'Winter Wonderland' into a ghostly electro hymn.
Sheffield's Slow Club on the other hand offer a more traditional holiday hit with their infinitely likable take of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' (hell, it's a country mile better than U2's version); but the added cheesiness of Christmas subject matter unfortunately pushes Hot Club de Paris's offering into the territory of "a bit too twee."
However, such flaws are quite definitive of A Christmas Gift To You, in the best way possible. It's cheap, enthusiastic, disposable, a little hollow but above all just kind of nice, and if that's not Christmas I don't know what is.


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Beginning January 1, 2020, there will be a new BOM featuring fanciful birds. I have used 30's reproduction fabrics for the bird bodies and Kaffe Fassett polka dots for the wings and tails. Some of the blocks feature free motion stitching for plumes and tail feathers. This stitching could also be done by hand or with fabric markers.
Be sure to check on January 1 for general directions, fabric requirements and block 1.


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Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Sexiest Man Alive
Christmas? No. Thanksgiving? No. My birthday? No.
It would have to be the arrival of my Christmas presents from the UPS man.
Not the Christmas present part, the UPS man part.
You see, UPS seems to have a swim suit competition when they hire their drivers. I'm pretty sure they have to submit an 8 X 10 glossy to get the job.
UPS men are.always.hot.
I was at the hospital with my Sister today, as she had her tonsils out. While in the waiting room, I picked up a copy of People and saw that Jude Law is the "Sexiest Man Alive." Bullshit. My UPS man is the sexiest man alive. I wrote up some notes on that issue, which shall be posted tomorrow. Those people at "People" just don't know the good quality men in this world...
Being a busy and Internet savvy person, I order many of my presents online. I am now free of my self-imposed grounding from overstock.com so that I can wrap up my Christmas shopping.
This means visits from my favorite UPS man. He is tall, probably around 6'2. He has dark brown hair and eyes, and one of those smiles that makes my knees turn to jelly.
Just about every woman I know has a UPS man story. My best friend R can't even talk around her UPS man.
When I ordered from Dell my puter was shipped via Fed Ex. What a freaking disappointment. At first I thought it was a man, but it turned out to be a really ugly woman.
So I always make sure I check "UPS Ground" for packages, and anxiously await their arrival.
What's your UPS man like? Are you a UPS man? Do you know someone that is a UPS man? Do they have to do a Chip-n-dale dance to get the job? I just wanna know how the hell they get so many good looking men to do their deliveries...
12 comments:
- rancette said...
Dang! All this time I've been getting packages from FedEx. I had no idea what I was missing. Next time I'll order from UPS ;)
- Rachel said...
I'm related to a UPS man, sort of. He's my husband's cousin, but he's adopted, so that allows me to be able to say that DAMN! He is Hot! Cause we're not actually blood related or anything and I actually went to high school with him, so I knew him before I knew my husband. And in a totally unrelated (no pun intended) UPS man story, we had a UPS man here at work for a while that was so incredibly hot I couldn't talk. He came in and I open my mouth to say hi and couldn't. I don't know what happened. Unfortunately our distributor started shipping with Fed Ex a couple months later. What a shame. I would be smiling for at least an hour after Chris, yes I knew his name delivered a package. In fact, I'm smiling now.
- Pink Poppy said...
Hey K! My UPS guy is VERY sweet, but not so cute. Cute in sort of a dorky way, maybe, but not in a "Legally Blonde", "Bend and Snap" sort of way. Good thing, really, since Hubby's office is four feet from the door. Dangit....
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Paula said...
My UPS guy isn't *that* hot, but he's hotter than Jude Law, who leaves me blah. Your blog layout rocks, BTW. First time visitor here from BlogExplosion.
- Unknown said...
Hey Princess. Could you ask your hubby's cousin if he had to go through a swim suit competition to get his job? My UPS man's name is Dave. Daaaaave.
Poppy, I am sorry you are UPS man challenged. Oh well, with your husband sitting that close to the door a really hot UPS man would be a total waste of drool.
Welcome to the nut house Paula.
- Rachel said...
Next time I see Ron I'll ask about the swimsuit competition.
- Lisa said...
AH...The UPS man! I used to have a direct sales business and it gave me many a chance to meet my ever-friendly man in brown! My UPS man back in CA was YUMMY, seriously yummy! Since I've moved to AZ I've been UPS man challanged. Not so good.
You brighten my day KJ! Thanks for the giggle
- MR Hester said...
Damn, I'm gonna have to start checking UPS on my delivery option.
I was kinda going Huh? about the Jude Law thangie. I don't even think that he is cute, let alone sexy - pleeeeeeeaze.
I used to deliver for UPS. The craziest thing on the job that ever happened to me was when I made a delivery, and the "secretary" who opened the door was a 4 foot 7 lady in a g-string and tassels on her nipples. "We've been waiting all day for you," she said and opened the door. Inside were a bunch of her friends, all of them short and similarly dressed, having an office party. I was on the job, so I couldn't stay for too long, but ever since, I always thought it was kind of weird how people (especially fags, it seems) get off on UPS guys. Anyway, I was fired. I guess I wasn't cute anymore. Now I live in HK and post on www.ranhasa.com . Found you through blog explosion, your site's HILARIOUS.
- P&O said...
I walked, smiling, straight into a plate glass window, missing the door completely, the last time I saw a UPS hottie. Umm.. yeah.. UPS must have a policy on the scr*wability-factor, like Major 4-star restaurant chains have with waitresses. They should have a calendar, for sure. Competition for Firemen.. I feel like ordering a complete christmas village, one tiny figurine at a time.
- Jeramey said...
I'm not so sure about this UPS g-string story, it makes me wonder. However, I do like this post, it's good stuff. Bookmarking it for later to post on my blog.
- The Bard Sinister said...
UPS men have it all over the Fed Ex guys. My current UPS guy is an absolute hottie. I'll ask him about the Chippendales thing next time I see him.


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For Halloween: A Black Skeletal Candelabrum
All Halloween decorations are cool, but some are way cooler than others.
My wife and I found this at a home goods store the other week and at a reasonable price of only $12, we knew we had to have it. Such a magnificently morbid arrangement of skulls, a rib cage and spines--complete with a shiny black finish--looks like something directly out of a European "bone church", so that naturally makes it an ideal way to display candles this Halloween season. Click below for more pictures.


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"Whatcha gonna do now, bitch!"
September 30, 2007
Hi there kiddos!
I've been found out! My boss informed me today that I am the 2nd highest user of the internet of this wonderful institution (And where I work is pretty big). I think I should get an award. My boss doesn't feel the same way. So anyway, I have to stop using the internet. But don't worry I'm planning to bring my laptop to work from now on, with my own internet connection. And that way I can blog, watch porn, and work at the same time, and nobody can say a single thing to me! Hooray! Hooray!
So anyway chicos and chicas, I'm not going to be posting for a couple of days until I get things in order, ok?
Oh yeah, before I sign off, I have to tell you that along with the whole "don't use the internet" conversation came me exposing Rafeek for the rat that he is. Basically, not much came from it. He was just told not to do it again. But while he was being "told off" I was sitting right there staring at him with the an expression on my face that conveyed the message "Whatcha gonna do now, bitch!". That makes it soooo worth it.
Can you read that Rafeek? You spying motherfucker! Don't fucking touch my computer again! I'll break your stubby little fingers, you bastard! And you know how I'll do it? I'll walk in and see you typing, grab the keyboard from under your fingers, and using the keyboard I'm gonna smash those stubby little fuckers into pulp! Pulp, motherfucker! Pulp! Pulp so fine I'm gonna drink that shit when I'm done! *I spit at you*
Oh yeah, I'm not getting the office I told you guys about, fucking red tape. So what if "new senior management" is being hired? What the hell does that mean? "New senior management" my ass. Just because they get paid more and work more than me doesn't make them more valuable than me. Well, then again, I guess it does, but I provide this place with laughter and happiness, and you can't put a price on that *sob*.
Anyway, its time for me to go, those internet minutes just keep racking up (hmmm…. maybe if I get 1st place they'll give me a cake….Mmmm…cake….)
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September 30, 2007 at 12:50 pm
"get things in order"? What things? Getting your laptop and an internet connection shouldn't take more than a day.
You know what I like about you? Your sadism. But the way you spoke to Rafeek the other day, you were so polite telling him to log out of your computer. lol! Why was there no bashing of stubby fingers then? :/ So disappointing!
September 30, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Someone called "chika"!!!
WOW! Today's post was a bit "graphic" I really hate this effin a-hole Rafeek!
GIRL! you are nuts! :)
September 30, 2007 at 1:05 pm
u seem like a 22 y/o kid who still listens to 2pac… early in "da mo`nin"
September 30, 2007 at 1:15 pm
u seriously deserve a plaque!! i'm so making you one and you MUST display it in your make believe office
September 30, 2007 at 2:50 pm
That was great! Way to vent out, Random!
And what's with the counting minutes?? Seriously, doesnt the company have anything better to do?
September 30, 2007 at 2:52 pm
er….good luck (?)
September 30, 2007 at 8:37 pm
Company Head Dude #1: "Hey, let's go thank Prophet for the porn she downloaded for us.."
Company Head Dude #2: "Naah, she exposed Raffik, and now i'm pissed at the mofo for looking bad in front of the employees.. can't use him as a spy anymore.."
CHD #1: "Hmm.. how about we tell her about her internet minutes?"
CHD #2: "That ought to make her happy! then we'll tell her NOT to use up any more of our internet… hahahaha that is so evil!!"
(a few minutes later)
*Prophet blogs about bringing her own laptop & porn= no more sharing with CHDs*
CHD #2: damn!
September 30, 2007 at 8:40 pm
P.S. yes, my mind wanders..
and don't u think it's Rafeek who's been finishing up your internet minutes? or is he number 1?
October 1, 2007 at 12:42 am
Second best? Second best?! Is that how you want to be remembered??? Quitters don't win! Leave that laptop and work at being #1!
P.S. Swair that was hilarious..I wonder if he really is #1.
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Lamar turned to one its own to build its emerging boys soccer program.
Jeremy Davison, a 2002 Lamar graduate, was promoted when his former boss, Paul Derks, left for Pearland Dawson. But Davison knows the players well after serving as an assistant coach the past few seasons.
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Feeling at home: Jeremy Davison, a 2002 Lamar graduate, was hired by his alma mater as head boys soccer coach. Davison and the Redskins are off to a promising start, winning two of three games at The Woodlands' Kilt Cup.
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"Andy is a second-year varsity player," Davison said. "He's really smart and understands the game."
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Junior Hugo Lopez headlines the midfield and, according to Davison, is a rising star despite nursing an ankle injury.
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The rest of the midfield features seniors Luis Grande and Alex Murray and juniors Oscar Abrego, Roberto De La Rosa and Pablo Magarin. Abrego delivered the game-winning goal against Cy Ridge.
"Our midfielders are improving," Davison said. "Luis controls the ball and our other midfielders are starting to attack more."
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Senior Oscar Romero-Perez has emerged as Lamar's biggest offensive threat, scoring a pair of goals at the Kilt Cup.
"Oscar has great speed and control," Davison said. "He needs to pull the trigger a little faster."
Also getting playing time is sophomore Sergio Gonzalez.
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As the week begins, the Wednesday afternoon Fed policy announcement and press conference looms. Regardless of how smooth the road is early in the week, we've been warned to expect some bumps and turns midweek. The market expects the Committee will surely cut their short-term rate by 0.25 percentage points. If, in fact that is the decision, then it's really no new news. The real news will be exactly what signs the Fed provides to indicate their likely level of dovishness on down the road. The market's reaction to that news will likely spark a flurry of volatility midweek.
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Last week was the busiest of the new earnings season, and earnings news dominated market action through the week. The three best performing sectors, Communication Services (+4.3%), Financials (+2.9%) and Technology (+2.6%), all benefited from very bullish reactions to earnings announcements from several of their component companies. With those sectors leading, the NASDAQ Composite Index (COMP) easily outperformed the other major indices. COMP gained 2.26% while the S&P 500 Index (SPX) managed just +1.65%. Both ended the week at record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was held back by negative reactions to earnings reports from several of its big constituents. DJIA was underwater for the week through Thursday's close, but a small gain on Friday enable the Dow to eke out a 0.14% net gain for the week.
That same theme was evident in the five-week numbers as well. The top performing sectors over the past five weeks are Technology (+5.77%), Financials (+5.40%) and Communication Services (+4.75%). Those sectors helped COMP gained 3.72% over that time while SPX added just 2.56% and DJIA gained just 1.77%.
The Russell 2000 Index of small-cap stocks (RUT) has been a concern as it has lagged the major averages' ascent over the past few months. With that sector in the slow lane, the higher-cap averages could be likely to stall as well. Last week RUT gained a little over 2% to its highest level in nearly three months. Still, RUT is below its May rebound high. And, while it's still holding above its 200-day moving average, it's just one bad week from dropping back below it.
I have written for the past couple weeks that I believe the market is at an inflection point. Conditions are ripe for a melt-up rally. SPX ended last week just a whisker above that 3025 level. If SPX can decisively clear 3025, then we could be on a one-way street to higher highs. Conversely, if the rally fails here, if SPX's trip above 3025 reverses quickly, then we should be alert for at least a brief, steep sell-off. Dropping below 2950 would be a concern and breaking below 2900 would be a bad sign indeed.
The Fed announcement is clearly the main event of the week. There'll be plenty of entertainment from the earnings report sideshows as many more announcements are due this week; several semiconductor companies will be in the limelight. The early-week economic reports will provide some theatrics but are relatively minor and are unlikely to impact the Fed decision. The employment data on Friday might be a show-stopper in another venue, but, coming just a day-and-a-half after the Fed announcement, the impact is likely to be muted.
|Monday 7/29/2019
|Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey
|Tuesday 7/30/2019
|Personal Income & Outlays, Income, M/M
|Personal Income & Outlays, Spending, M/M
|S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, M/M
|Consumer Confidence
|Pending Home Sales Index, M/M
|Wednesday 7/31/2019
|ADP Employment Report
|Employment Cost Index, Q/Q
|Chicago PMI, Business Barometer
|Fed Meeting Policy Announcement and Press Conference
|Thursday 8/1/2019
|Jobless Claims
|PMI Manufacturing Index
|ISM Manufacturing Index
|Construction Spending, M/M
|Friday 8/2/2019
|Employment Situation, Non-Farm Payrolls
|Unemployment Rate
|International Trade, Trade Deficit
|Consumer Sentiment
|Factory Orders, M/M
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Beware Of Greeks Bearing Gifts
Meaning of Idiom 'Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts' When someone says "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" they mean that you should not trust enemies or opponents who are being friendly, showing kindness or being generous, as they may have an ulterior motive. 1Ayto, John. Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms. Oxford: Oxford U, 2010.,2Ammer, Christine. American Heritage Dictionary … Read more


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Chapter 594 [Duel]
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When everyone sees how General Wen's fist is being caught by the weak looking scholar with a single hand, their jaws drop from shock!
General Wen is also stunned himself as he stares at his caught hand in disbelief.
"Go back."
WSI shakes his hand slightly and a surge of force shoots out from his hand surging towards General Wen and sendS him flying backward until he crashes into a pillar!
The entire royal court instant starts trembles!
General Wen directly faints dead on the ground.
"General Wen was actually defeated!"
"Furthermore it was with a single move! Gods!"
All of the civil and military officials finally know fear.
"Protect me! Men come and protect me!"
Tang Emperor starts shivering on his dragon throne in fear but Liu Yi does not have any intention to make things difficult for him. He only stands there and says, "There is no need for your majesty to be anxious. I am here today is not to deal with you, instead, I hope to be able to obtain the support of you, your majesty."
"What did you say? You want me to support you?"
Hearing Liu Yi saying so, Tang Emperor glares at him.
This Sword Emperor is more like my personal enemy and is a major criminal of the court! Right now he actually damages the imperial palace and still wants me to support him?
Is he joking around?!
"Please listen to me first your majesty."
Only after Liu Yi had thought through everything did he decided to come over to the royal palace.
He wishes to establish Raising Immortal Palace Hall, thus the best and fastest method is to be able to obtain the support of the royal palace! Throughout the long eras, sects who are able to obtain the support of the royal palace will be able to develop the fastest!
Back then Emperor Wu dismissed the schools of hundred thoughts and only revered the Confusciou, which allows the school of Confucius to become the number 1 school.
During the beginning of Tang Dynasty, they start to push forwards Buddhist doctrine which allows Buddhism to expand and becomes matchless.
When it was the Ming Dynasty, the emperor starts to believe in Taoism! Which allow Taoism to flourish and surpass Buddhism!
Thus the set up of Raising Immortal Palace Hall is unable to escape the support of the Tang Dynasty!
And from the looks of it, by the side of the Tang Emperor, there is actually a baffling Taoist. But no worries, block water with mud, block soldiers with general. Naturally, Liu Yi has his own methods to deal with the Daoist.
"Your majesty, right now the demons are causing chaos in the Tang Dynasty. Although Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, because of how they are naturally born, the soldiers are unable to go against the demons. While human corpse refining can for a while block the demon race army, but it will lose the heart of the common people. Without the hearts of the common people, even if your majesty has this country, would you be able to sit on it stable? Especially there is one point, letting the common people to be refined into zombies to protect the safety of your majesty. But did your majesty think before that within the zombies there will be relatives of your majesty's officials and soldiers! Your majesty thinks again, the control of the zombies are not in your Majesty's hand but in the hands of the State Teacher. At that time within the hands of the State Teacher, there will be such a strong army! While in your Majesty's hands your troop's hearts are already gone. May I ask by that time if the State Teacher suddenly wished to betray you, how is your majesty going to protect yourself?"
"Complete nonsense!"
The face of the State Emperor seems to be slightly anxious, but very quickly he calms down and shouts, "How dare you instigate the relationship between me and the emperor! What is your intention?"
"Hahaha, whether I instigate or not, it is not up to you."
Liu Yi smiles, "If your majesty is wise, you will naturally see the secrets within."
Tang Emperor did not say anything. Although he is slightly muddleheaded, he is also not an idiot. Earlier he did not think thoroughly and right now Liu Yi hitting the nail on the head, it makes him vigilant.
"Where did you come from and saying so much nonsense! This Taoist is the State Teacher of Tang, naturally is loyal towards the Emperor and all of the royal members of the Tang Dynasty! If you keep babbling nonsense then do not blame this Taoist for being impolite!"
"State Teacher keep calm."
Tang Emperor finally speaks, "This….is Sword Emperor right? You continue and talk, just what do you wish to say? Why must I support you?"
State Teacher's face becomes ugly as he feels that something is wrong in his heart.
Damn it, the emperor's heart is starting to waver!
"Very simple. As a cultivator, seeing the demons causing chaos in the human realm, I am unable to take it. This I wish to establish a sect called Raising Immortal Palace Hall and recruit the heroes of the world to resist the demons and protect Tang Dynasty."
Liu Yi believes that if he uses force to threaten the Tang Emperor, he can do nothing but support his establishment of Raising Immortal Palace Hall.
But this is not his original intent. He wants to let the Tang Emperor help him from the bottom of his heart. Otherwise, if there is hatred in the Tang Emperor's heart, he will secretly destroy Raising Immortal Palace Hall if he has the chance. If that happens then it will be really bad.
"Hmph just based on you and you still wish to resist the demon race? What crazy ravings!"
State Teacher sneers, "This Taoist has cultivated for a few hundred years and I do not dare to say that I am able to resist them head-on. You few young dolls actually dare to speak such big words! And still want to establish a sect, you are basically dreaming!"
"That's right….I do not understand the strength of you guys."
Tang Emperor also becomes suspicious, "I do know the strength of this State Teacher…"
"No worries."
Liu Yi had already thought of this point. He clucks and points towards the old Taoist, "We are willing to have magic competition with this State Teacher. At that time who is stronger and who is weaker, your majesty will naturally understand with a glance."
"This is a good method!"
The Tang Emperor nods his head, "Then let's have a magic duel! I will support whoever who wins!"
Right now the country is facing a disaster. Although his younger brother had died, there is nothing more important than preserving this throne!
"Good. Since you guys are seeking death then don't blame this Taoist for being impolite!"
State Teacher had already wished to kill the three of them. Since they had sent themselves to him then there is no need to be polite.
"Slow down. We still have not discussed how we are going to compete."
Liu Yi is calm as he waves his hand, "Let us first discuss first before competing. Furthermore, this place is so small, we are also unable to display our full strength."
"Go outside, go outside!"
Tang Emperor claps his hand, "The area outside is big enough for you guys to display your techniques!"
Ai Ling suddenly speaks up and says, to the Tang Emperor, "Then why don't your majesty give us a few questions?"
Looking at Ai Ling, Tang Emperor is slightly dazzled. Only after the eunuch beside him cough lightly a few time did he break outs from his dazzlement.
"Ah, come, come out with questions right? Good, good, no problem. Let me think a bit…"
The Tang Emperor gently taps his temple as he considers.
After thinking for a few minutes he finally
"That's it! Since it is a competition of Daoist technique, then let's use three questions! The first question is called 'Spring comes upon a withered tree'! In the plaza, there is an ancient tree, but just a while ago it got struck by lightning turning this ancient tree into charcoal which is a pity. Which of you guys who can revive this ancient tree will be considered the winner for this first question, what do you think?"
Liu Yi raises his eyebrow slightly as he does not know this kind of magic technique.
It seems like those from Fuxi Palace Hall should know a few right.
It is a pity that he had only secretly learned two techniques from them. One is the body sealing curse while the other is 5 thunder strike.
"Hahaha, good. This taoist shall perform for your majesty and allow your majesty to know who is the real expert!"
The State Teacher laughs and walks out without any hesitation
{Lord no need to worry.}
While Ai Ling transmits her voice to Liu Yi, {Don't forget that I have Hundred treasure purse. Within my magic treasures, there is a sect stabilizing treasure from a small sect call Spring returning bottle! This sect is good at wood attribute techniques and the water in this bottle is able to allow any vegetation to regain vitality!}
"You are basically my Doraemon!"
Liu Yi is very delighted as he gently rubs Ai Ling's check.
"Hehe, as long as lord does not disdain me then it is fine!"
Ai Ling becomes delighted as she pulls out a white pill bottle from under her sleeve and holds it in her hand.
While Liu Yi did not completely relax. This competition is giving a withered tree life. If they really allow that State Teacher to first resurrect the tree, then it will be bad.
The three of them hurry closely behind and move to the plaza outside together.
All of the civil and military officials also crowd around the emperor and walk out together, preparing to watch their fight!
There is indeed an old burnt tree by the side of the plaza. This ancient tree needs around 5 people to encircle it, just that it has already dried up and died.
"Hahaha, it is indeed a pity that this ancient tree died. It can be considered lucky today, to allow this taoist to perform sorcery to bring it back to life!"
The State Teacher shakes his purple robes and waves his whisk. He forms a strange seal and points at the ancient tree with a single finger.
A green ray of light shoots out from his finger and while the crowd is commenting, the tree really starts to sprouts!
If this goes on, even if they have any magic treasure, they will still lose this round!
"This State Teacher is really crafty, he actually snatched to revive the tree first!"
WSI also becomes slightly anxious but Liu Yi comforts him, "Don't be anxious and keep calm."
He stands by the side where people cannot see him, he secretly hits out with his first.
The formless aura spreads out and lands on the technique that the State Teacher uses.
Not Broken!
Liu Yi's Glorious Sun Palm, Not Broken is able to resolve all kind of attacks. Unless the opponent's might is way above his!
Although the State Teacher's technique is very mystical, it's might cannot be compared to Liu Yi. Very quickly the originally germinating dried up trees once again lost their vitality. The green sprouts also wither.
Seeing that his magic technique actually failed, he got a huge shock.
"How did this happen?"
Could it be that there is some mystery among the tree?
When he looks at Liu Yi by the side, he immediately understands!
So it is this fellow messing around! Damn it!
The State Teacher instantly becomes angered and increases his strength while executing his technique! He is preparing to use his powerful cultivation to injure that fellow who does not know how tall is the heaven!
But very quickly the hair on his body starts to rise!
Because he feels like his strength has disappeared into nothingness and finally there is not even a single bit of wave!
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Chapter 594 [Duel]
Duel…what is this….trick or treats???