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23 November, 2007
Comment Spam
10 comments:
- admin said...
Have to love search engine optimization "experts". At least the blogs don't get hit with the same level of spam as the message boards do thanks to our Russian programmer friends.
- 24 November, 2007 17:26
- John B. Chilton said...
I get these Dubai Property "comments" from Aisha.
- 24 November, 2007 19:49
- Woke said...
Same here.
- 26 November, 2007 08:20
- admin said...
I'm actually interested in buying some links on blogs from the UAE, what is the best way to go about it? Email everyone individually?
- 26 November, 2007 13:59
- samuraisam said...
admin: I'm not sure any space on here is available for sale; there are costs involved in running this site which another person pays for (the blogrolls have a monthly cost)
I'll try and see if there is any interest in countering this cost.
Of course by putting any links you'd not have any right to complain about posts complaining about your product etc (:
- 27 November, 2007 12:02
- admin said...
We're debugging at the moment so we're not quite ready to be torn into just yet :)
But soon hopefully.
- 27 November, 2007 18:02
- nzm said...
I'm getting the spam comments from someone called Zhanna. All links go back to http://www.dubai.org.uk/
- 28 November, 2007 14:41
- the real nick said...
I get messages from Itisalot informing me that I can call Sri Lanka at 11pm for three fils/min.
And George from Nigeria wants to give me a milion dollars. Bless him.
- 28 November, 2007 17:14
- B.D. said...
I get the Zhanna comments and links too. Hate that. By the way, don't forget to check out this really great blog Dubai Marina Communities!
Couldn't resist : ).
- 30 November, 2007 01:03
- Mary said...
Hi everyone. I just want to leave my opinion about this subject regarding both point of views from blog owners and those "experts" who use comments to put links to their sites.
I agree with the complains of the blog owners (I also have a blog so I know what Im saying) when they see too much comments (from the same person or not) that include a link to some website or blog. Many times this comments are pure trash and they are not useful and also wrongly informative and they can do harm to the blog quality. Remove them is an option, other is to inform those persons that we are aware of what they do and why and ask to stop; a third one is to ask for some payment.
On the other hand we shouldn't be naive or hypocrites as some of the comments add quality to the blogs.
An example: some time ago I notice that some guy was writing a lot of comments in my blog. His comments always have a link to his site. However his opinions were very informative and useful for the development of discussion so I keep them. However tired of the amount of links I try to contact that guy and I discover he was the site owner who also have a great passion for the main subject of my blog (ecology). We agreed that he will right an article about his site, I published in my blog and his comments continue without links which were not directly related.
So as a conclusion maybe finding a way of a "fair deal" can be useful for blog owners and people doing comments. Thank you
- 05 December, 2007 16:40
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21 inc is founded on a very simple premise: it is time for a new generation to lead. Launched in 2007, 21inc's advanced leadership experience for young people, aged 20-35, have spread to encompass all four Atlantic provinces. Today, 21inc's growing alumni network regularly draws upon intergenerational and multi-sector network to enrich their work and inform their perspectives.
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YouTube Australia last week launched movie rentals, making thousands of films available to users anywhere they can access their Google accounts, The Australian reported.
"On the web, you can rent and watch movies from Google Play and on YouTube. On Android phones and tablets, you can rent films from the Google Play store app and start watching them instantly on the Google Play Movies app. Movies can also be downloaded to the device so they're available for viewing during the rental period without an internet connection. And if you are signed in using your Google Account, you can watch the same movies across both Google Play and YouTube," Google Australia's Content Partnerships manager Felicity Mcvay explained in a blog post.
For most movies, viewers will have 30 days to begin watching their rental and, once started, 48 hours to finish. Recent releases are available at AU$5.99 for standard definition and $6.99 for high definition, while back-catalogue titles cost $3.99 for SD and $4.99 for HD.
The rental service was has been available in the United States since May last year. To make it available in Australia, Google Australia signed deals with The Walt Disney company, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, NBCUniversal, Village Roadshow Pictures and Lionsgate, as well as local distributors such as Roadshow Films, Icon Film Distribution, Madman Entertainment, Hopscotch and Transmission Films, The Age reported.
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I always wanted to build my own ecommerce platform from scratch. That's not because I don't like to reuse existing code – I really love to. That's because I believe that we can do better. Now I have a chance to do it and you can follow my work on Github.
I'm not a big fan of Spree. I do agree that it may be the best cost effective solution for some projects. However, the problem space of ecommerce is huge. It's difficult to create a library (or framework) which suits everyone's needs. Some people sell physical goods and some people sell digital content. Some people want to have immensely complex discount rules and some people are fine with simple percentage discounts. Some people sell products in different variants and some people offer fully customizable products. You can see where it's going.
At https://www.oxbridgenotes.co.uk I helped in the migration from Spree to our custom solution. We didn't use many of the features which Spree provides (mainly because we sell digital content) and we had a lot of our own code anyway (mainly because we create products dynamically).
There are still some concepts from Spree left in the codebase and patterns which are difficult to get rid of. The one thing which I find really painful is debugging failures in the checkout flow. Imagine a following story:
- anonymous visitor adds a product to the cart
- adds a second product to the cart
- logs in
- clicks "Pay" and is redirected to PayPal
- cancels and goes back to the store
- adds a third product to the cart
- clicks "Pay" and is redirected to PayPal
- payment fails and he is redirected back to the store
- he removes the second and the third product from the cart
- clicks "Pay" and is redirected to PayPal
- finally pays for the order
What we have stored in the database after the last step is a paid order with a single line item. Oh, and of course we have a bunch of logs in our log aggregation service. It's quite tricky to figure out the exact flow after the fact.
That's why I want to build an ecommerce platform which is based on events. Instead of storing only the current state (order and line items) I will store all the events – for instance
OrderPaid and so on. The events are immutable – they never change after being saved to the database. This allows me to inspect the state of any checkout process in any given point in time. You can read more about this approach here.
Why am I writing about all this before building the application? Because you can follow my work on Github. This is a real commercial project, but my client Jack Kinsella decided to open source it. Jack is writing books about launching digital products and this is a platform for selling these books.
I encourage you to leave your feedback. I am still experimenting with these concepts, so I may not get everything right from the beginning, but I believe that reading real production code is more interesting than theoretical explanations.


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Another Loon Death
It is with sadness that I report that we have suffered the loss of an another adult loon on the lake. The Jacobs at 1160 Lakeshore Rd S. reported that they found a dead loon adjacent to their property on August 18th. When I heard the news I had a sick feeling in my stomach!
I have not been able to connect with the Jacobs to understand the details of their discovery and will report on the event as details become available.
We were at the lake this past weekend and saw two loons, one juvenile and one adult. The adult was making those plaintive calls and knowing of their loss the calls seemed to have a mournful tone.
This is the third year in a row that we have suffered an adult loon tragedy. Something is terribly wrong. Hopefully we will be able to research this death and with a better understanding hopefully we can take some remedial action.


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There are Men from all classes and creeds. Rich Men, Poor Men, Liberal Men, Conservative Men, Good Men and, yes, Evil Men. Manhood has nothing to do with any particular culture or creed, and it can't be boxed into your political views. Manhood is about strength, aggressiveness, persistence, courage and a whole bunch of broad characteristics that can be used, like a hammer, to bash in a nail or bash in a head, depending on the Man.
So all this bullshit about a "real" Man doing one thing or the other, taking care of his kids, supporting the poor, working towards good, being Tall or Short, handy or a smart, this shit sounds great. Hell, I even support those things, but they have nothing to do with being a Man. If you don't get that in your head, you'll waste your time working towards things you're not gonna achieve much at anyways, not until you've spent your due to grow your balls as a Man.
Manhood is PRIMAL. It's a deep founded structural force inside you. It can't think through logic or ethics or modern political theory. It can just ROAR.
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Under the rule of the current CM Harish Rawat were able to establish proper infrastructure at Uttarakhand. The Congress also claims that Bharatiya Janata Party was not able to provide it taking Goa as an example.
2011 census were published, one stark finding stood out: more households had mobile phones than toilets in India. Fifty-three per cent of households had a mobile phone, while only 47% had a toilet within their homes in that year according to the census statistics.
Making an evolution in Uttarakhand congress have been able to cater for this need, the congress party tweeted yesterday in their official twitter account with an mention of this matter.
Congress in Uttarakhand ensured that 100% households have toilets. The BJP in Goa terribly failed to deliver, during the same period of time pic.twitter.com/4larQoUndb
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One of my favorite summer activities? Blueberry picking.
And yes, we've watched, Veggies Tales: Madame Blueberry, quite a few times recently...
There is a great little farm about 15 minutes from our house where they just tell what section to pick in and you are free to roam that area and pick until your heart's content.
Kinda perfect for my kids. No strict rules about staying in rows all vying for the same "biggest" piece of fruit.
In 30-40 minutes, we picked 5lbs or about four quart boxes. The boys were really good pickers this year! So thankful for my big boy helpers!
Sadie, on the other hand, sat patiently waiting for us to drop a few in her box from time to time. Not that I mind...she showed no discretion when picking and ate a nice batch of green ones picked all by her own sweet self.
Isaac was totally into picking this year...must be that he's almost six years old. So grown up!
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- Concerts take place Saturday and Sunday with beer garden and festival events in between
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Overview: The sounds of Bluegrass echoes through the mountains and valleys as people wonder through the venues enjoying the sights and sounds. Part of the fun is the showcasing of nearly twenty-five microbreweries which demonstrate their ability to blend hops and barley into great brews.
When: The first weekend in August each month. August 5th-6th, 2017.
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Orange is the New PorkPosted: February 11, 2014 Filed under: meat | Tags: citrus, comfort food, food, lime, meat, orange, pork, pork chops, recipes 4 Comments
I feel like a broken record, but:
Baby, it's cold outside.
Feel free to remind me that it's only 36 days until spring. With a snowstorm practically every week and temperatures barely out of the teens most days (that's Fahrenheit, all my international friends), winter is not one of my favorite things right now.
But something that's always one of my favorites is pork. That other white meat is just as tasty and versatile as the original white meat. And thanks to some unexpected citrus flavors, this dish offers a welcome reminder of the sunshine to come. In you know, just 35.5 days.
Orange-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
½ cup of orange juice
2 tablespoons of orange marmalade
1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon of canola oil
4 bone-in pork loin chops
2 to 3 sprigs of rosemary
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons of lime juice
Heat your oven to 425.º
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, marmalade and mustard. Heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly syrupy.
Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Lightly season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and then cook for 5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the pork chops and add the rosemary and onion to the skillet. Pour the juice mixture over the chops and then bake for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140.º
Remove the pork chops, onions and rosemary from the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the lime juice, and let cook for about 4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the pork chops back to the skillet to coat with the sauce. Then plate, top with some cooked onions, drizzle with extra sauce, and eat.
Let's Get the Meatball RollingPosted: January 7, 2014 Filed under: meat, sauces & gravy | Tags: comfort food, food, meat, meatballs, recipes, sauce, sausage, tomatoes 4 Comments
Happy New Year, people! So far, it seems that 2014 is only about one thing: the cold.
Seriously, there's something called a polar vortex screwing up all the weather across the US. The South is cold, the Northeast is freezing, the Midwest is like the Arctic. So, when it's this cold out, I can think of only one thing to really warm me up: some hot – and fast – comfort food.
But first, let's talk about meatballs.
I know. Everyone has their favorite meatball recipe. Grandma Whatever used to make them with so-and-so ingredient, and that means they're the best meatballs on the planet. Sure, sure. We're all entitled to our favorite meatball recipe. But sometimes you don't have the time to let your meatballs slow-cook away all day in a pot of sauce. Sometimes you just want to stuff your face with meatballs before your nose falls off from frostbite. True story.
So when that happens to you, put Grandma Whatever's recipe away, and whip up these bad boys instead. And in no time you'll be enjoying heavenly little sausage meatballs, cooked (quickly) in a flavorful sauce.
Shortcut Sausage Meatballs
1 lb of Italian sausage (I used hot)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
½ bunch of scallions, diced
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
Your favorite pasta (I used spaghetti)
Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Start by removing the sausage from the casings. Place into a medium bowl and gently mix together. Roll cherry tomato-sized meatballs and place on piece of wax paper.
In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until they're brown on all sides. Add the scallions and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next add the crushed tomatoes, ½ can of water and the bay leaves, and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente. Then drain.
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Remember to remove the bay leaves before serving.) Plate the pasta, top with a few meatballs and spoonfuls of sauce, garnish with some grated Parmesan, and eat.
A Taste of Turkey DayPosted: November 27, 2013 Filed under: meat, sauces & gravy | Tags: comfort food, food, gravy, Holiday, recipes, thanksgiving, turkey, turkey breast 3 Comments
You know what I'm thankful for? It's a short list, but a significant one.
My friends. My family. My cat.
Good TV. Bad horror movies.
Chocolate chip cookies and multigrain Scoops.
Beach days and carefree nights.
And, meals like this one.
I know everyone has their own Thanksgiving traditions, filled with comforting side dishes, weird classics (canned cranberries anyone?) and favorite desserts. And that's what's so great about this holiday. That no matter what's on your plate, there's always something to be thankful for.
Plus, it's the one day of the year that you get to openly stuff your face without any judgement.
Also don't think for a minute that you have to make a giant 23 lb turkey to enjoy the splendors of Thanksgiving. By all means, go for the big bird if you're feeding an army of hungry family and friends. But if it's just a handful of folks, go for a turkey breast. You'll get all of the goodness with less fuss. A simple rub like this puts a different spin on your typical turkey day feast.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Sage & Cayenne Rubbed Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy
1 3.5 to 4 lb bone-in turkey breast
1 1/2 teaspoon of sage
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of cumin
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
1 cup of chicken broth
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of flour
Salt & pepper
Rinse the turkey breast with water and then lightly pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the sage, cayenne, salt, cumin and paprika. Gently rub the spices all over the turkey breast and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. (Or, if you have the time: Place in the fridge uncovered overnight. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before roasting.)
Heat your oven to 350º.
Place the turkey breast skin-side up in a roasting pan with a wire rack. Add the broth to the pan plus 1 cup of water. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155º to 160º degrees. Occasionally baste the turkey with pan juices to keep it moist. When fully cooked, transfer to a platter or cutting board and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
While the turkey breast is resting, make the gravy. Pour the pan juices through a strainer and discard any solids. In a small skillet, heat the butter over low heat. When melted and bubbling, stir in the flour and let cook for 3 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup of the reserved pan juices, and continue cooking over low heat until the gravy thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Carve the turkey breast into large slices, top with pan gravy, and eat.
Easy as Chicken Pot PiePosted: November 6, 2013 Filed under: baked goods, chicken, meat | Tags: baking, casserole, chicken, chicken pot pie, comfort food, crumble, food, pot pie, recipes 7 Comments
Well, well, well. It's been a long time, hasn't it folks? Over a month if my calendar is correct.
Sidebar: Is anyone else in shock that it's already November? 2013 has flown by. And yet, still no hover boards or flying cars. Sigh.
Luckily, I can take comfort in one of the most comforting dishes ever created – chicken pot pie. While I'm a fan of flaky pie crust surrounding a warm, saucy mixture of chicken and vegetables, I'm not a fan of making flaky pie crusts. That's something this aspiring baker needs to work on. It would help if I actually liked fruit pies (which I don't), but that's a story for a different day.
But even without a pie crust, you can get the same comforting meal on your plate. Much like a crisp, this version of chicken pot pie has a crumbly topping, which takes almost no time at all to make and even has a little kick of cayenne pepper to keep things interesting. This recipe might seem like it has a lot of steps (it kinda does), but you're basically using the same pot over and over again. Makes for easy clean up, right? And it's also simple enough that you can enjoy this comforting meal on a weeknight. Because sometimes (many times) you need comforting on a Monday to get you through the week.
Chicken Pot Pie with Crumble Topping
For the filling:
1 ½ to 2 lbs of boneless chicken breasts
3 cups of chicken broth
1 small onion, finely diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
8 oz of mushrooms, diced
1 teaspoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of tomato paste
4 tablespoons (½ stick) of butter
½ cup of flour
1 cup of milk
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup of frozen peas
Olive oil
For the topping:
2 cups of flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
3/4 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of pepper
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons of butter, cut into ½ inch cubes and chilled
½ cup of grated Parmesan
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
Bring the chicken breasts and chicken broth to a simmer in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until chicken is done, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Pour broth through a fine mesh strainer into another bowl and reserve. Don't rinse Dutch oven.
Heat your oven to 450º.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add butter cubes, and using fingers, rub butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse corn meal. Stir in the Parmesan, and then mix in the cream until combined. Crumble mixture onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until light browned and fragrant. Remove from oven and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. While veggies are cooking, cut chicken breasts into small cubes. Add cooked veggies to the same bowl as the chicken.
Heat another tablespoon of oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until juices are released, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and tomato paste, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated, mushrooms are well browned and a dark fond begins to form on the surface of the pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the bowl with the chicken and veggies.
Heat the butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. When foaming subsides, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and the reserved chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom to loosen the browned bits and then cook until the sauce thickens and can coat the back of a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Then mix in the chicken, cooked veggies and peas.
Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish (or several individual pie dishes) and top with an even layer of the crumbled topping. Bake until bubbling and topping is browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly and then eat.
Rollin' With My ZucchinisPosted: September 25, 2013 Filed under: apps & snacks, meat, sides & soups, veggies | Tags: appetizers, food, mozzarella, prosciutto, recipes, sauces, side dishes, summer food, zucchini 10 Comments
You probably don't think prosciutto can come from Serbia. At least I didn't before a few weeks ago. But silly me, it does. And my friend Boris (who's Serbian) was nice enough to bring me back some from his recent trip home. He promised it would be different from the Italian stuff: meatier, smokier, not as dry. Which, come to think of it, is a lot like Boris.
Of course you don't need Serbian prosciutto for this dish, but it would be a great touch. Just be careful slicing your zucchini so that it's not too thin. Then it might be too delicate to roll after sautéing. And while Serbian prosciutto isn't a must-have, please don't use some boring jarred tomato sauce. Making your own is so, so much better.
Zucchini Rollatini
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8-inch thick lengthwise
6 to 8 slices of prosciutto
8 oz of fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
1 bunch of basil leaves
1 ½ to 2 cups of tomato sauce
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
8×8 baking dish, or similar
Heat your oven to 425º.
Season the zucchini slices on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon or so of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini in batches and cook until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes. Let cool enough to handle.
Top each zucchini slice with a piece of prosciutto cut to fit, a slice (or two) of mozzarella cut to fit and 1 basil leaf. Carefully roll each stack into a pinwheel and secure with a toothpick. Place the tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and then place each rollatini side by side in the dish. (You can remove the toothpicks at this point, or wait until after baking.)
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling. Plate and then eat.
Shreddin' ItPosted: September 20, 2013 Filed under: meat, sides & soups, veggies | Tags: beef, cabbage, chipotle, food, Mexican, recipes, roast, slaw, tacos, tex-mex 14 Comments
I've been really busy the last handful of weekends. So busy, that I haven't had time to enjoy a lazy Sunday at home. And as most of you probably know by now, that means loafing on the couch, and making something great for supper. Taking advantage of a cool-ish late summer day, I decided to cook some meat. I wanted one of those Sundays where the house smelled of simmering beef, with that gentle bubbling sound coming from the stove, and the feeling that in a just few hours your belly would be full and happy. That's not asking a lot, now is it?
What I love about this recipe is that it puts a Mexican spin on a traditional pot roast. Onions, tomatoes and chipotle peppers gave the beef so much flavor. And after nearly 3 hours of cooking, it was so fork-tender, it shredded beautifully. So beautifully that the only way to really enjoy it was in a taco, so I could gaze upon it's lovely texture while stuffing it into my mouth. Now doesn't that paint a pretty picture?
The slaw is pretty rockin' too. The lime juice gives it a zesty bite, and went really well with the jalapeño-lime refried beans. For another twist, you could fry a tortilla, spread a layer of beans, then stack it with beef and slaw, turning it into a tasty tostada.
Shredded Chipotle Beef Tacos with Creamy Lime Slaw
For the tacos:
3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 28oz can of San Marzano tomatoes
3 to 4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
1 tablespoon of adobo sauce
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of chili powder
½ bunch of cilantro
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Flour tortillas
A few slices of fresh avocado, for garnish
For the slaw:
1 cup of shredded white cabbage
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons of sour cream
2 tablespoons of lime juice
Garlic salt
Drizzle the beef with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. When hot, sear the beef until browned on all sides. Add the onion and garlic and let cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, spices and cilantro plus 2 cups of water (the beef should be completely covered). Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 ½ to 3 hours until fork tender.
While the beef cooks, mix the cabbage, carrot, sour cream and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Cover and let chill for at least 1 hour.
Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks. Strain the cooking liquid into a large bowl, reserving 1 cup of liquid; discard the rest. Add the shredded beef and liquid to a skillet, along with the red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
To make the tacos, heat the tortillas and then add a layer of shredded beef, top with some slaw and garnish with a few pieces of avocado. Then eat.
Shrimp on the CobPosted: June 27, 2013 Filed under: meat, seafood | Tags: chorizo, corn, easy, food, recipes, Seafood, shrimp, spicy foods, summer food, supper 4 Comments
So, remember a few weeks ago when I said I wasn't giving corn any love? I feel bad about that. I'm not saying my guilt lead me to search for a summery recipe that included corn, but I'm not saying that didn't happen either. But what I am saying is that the combination of shrimp, chorizo and corn is quite wonderful. Sriracha, that glorious hot sauce from the other side of the globe, really kicks this salad up a few notches. And the fact that the whole thing is ready in 4 minutes makes it perfect for a lazy summer night when you don't feel like cooking but still want something tasty for supper.
Shrimp, Chorizo & Corn Salad
3/4 lb of large shrimp, peeled
1 ½ links of chorizo, sliced
2 cups of corn
1/3 cup of green onions, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons of Sriracha hot sauce
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
24 grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup of chopped basil, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons of lemon zest
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper
Combine the shrimp, chorizo, corn, green onions, Sriracha, garlic and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Add the tomatoes and basil and toss to combine.
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp mixture to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through. Off the heat, stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice and season to taste with pepper. Garnish with additional green onions and basil and serve.


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With funds from Sacramento declining to record lows, local governments are forced to cover costs of raising pensions from their own pockets � a move that could ultimately lead to the counties themselves becoming bankrupt.
In light of this, 3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry has pushed for pension reforms in order to keep the county solvent.
"We're not anywhere close to bankruptcy," Derry said of the county. "The question is the shortfall in the pension system. The state of California is pushing these responsibilities onto local governments without providing revenue."
At a board of supervisors meeting Tuesday, an agreement was reached between the county and the Safety Employee Benefit Association that renewed the contract for public safety officers and lowered retirement from a "3 at 50" formula to a "2 at 50" formula for new hires. That means a peace officer, for example, could retire at age 50 and receive a pension that is comprised of 2 percent of their salary for every year of service.
The previous "3 at 50" formula meant that a peace officer could retire at the age of 55 and continue to make 90 percent of their salary, said Andy Silva, spokesman for 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.
But it's not just public safety officers that are facing lowered benefits � it's all county employees.
David Wert, spokesman for San Bernardino County, said that various employee unions are lowing their personnel costs and offering concessions to cover a portion of the savings.
"The county's employees groups are making concessions because they see the writing on the wall," Silva said.
The new contract is projected to save the county $5.3 million beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for a total estimated savings of $26.9 million over the term of the contract, which is four years.
Here's what the two candidates for 1st District Supervisor had to say about the issue:
Robert Lovingood
There is $900 million that we have direct control over as Board of Supervisors. We need to eliminate programs that do not have any economic results.
I'm a business owner, and I know that by eliminating certain programs, we can save 10 to 20 percent of that $900 million. That's 10 to 20 percent of money we can reallocate to developments that produce economic results. If we can do that, we will succeed.
The only funds that the government gives the county are the taxes we pay. If the governing body is going to chase job creators out by placing barriers on economic opportunities, businesses will choose to go somewhere else. By doing this, we only harm the businesses that are here. We have to take the same business practices that are utilized in private businesses and implement them in government practices.
The only way we can address public safety is through job creation and then manage county resources more efficiently to be able to allocate those resources into public safety. There's only one way out � to work smarter and harder. We need to have a board of supervisors that is going to drive economic development.
Rick Roelle
Because our economy has taken a hit, we are experiencing problems in many areas, including how to compensate people who work for our various levels of government. By finding common ground, we will create solutions to our problems, save on pension costs and fairly compensate the people on the front lines of public safety and other areas of needed service.
My plan involves stepping up our law enforcement presence, lowering the tax burden for local businesses, streamlining business building permitting, consolidating duplicitous and unnecessary rules and red tape and attracting a California State University to the High Desert.
By focusing on keeping our community safe, through programs such as Desert Heat, we can attract businesses and jobs to the area.
We can start by lowering the cost of doing business here. As a town councilman in Apple Valley, I led the effort to reduce building permitting fees � reducing time consuming and costly red tape. My goal is to make the High Desert and San Bernardino County the best county in California to do business in. This will attract many more businesses and the jobs they bring, dramatically growing our tax base, and increasing the revenues our county needs.


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Steavenson family memories are food memoriesby Wendell Steavenson / July 19, 2017 / Leave a comment
Published in August 2017 issue of Prospect Magazine
The last time Dad was released from hospital we thought we were taking him home to die. He was very weak and confused. He could barely sit up on the edge of the bed to eat, two of us sat on either side to steady him. We fed him chicken broth and mashed potato, pastina with a little butter, yogurt and honey. He could not hold a spoon. On the third day I asked him if he would like an aperitif. He looked up with a smile and said clearly and emphatically, "Campari!"
Miraculously, he recovered from this crisis. He was still in a wheelchair and needed dialysis twice a day for his failing kidneys, but, having moved into the palliative zone, we cut down on the medication and he was sparkier and less muddle-headed than he had been for weeks. Two months later, to celebrate his 82nd birthday, he conceived the idea of inviting a few friends to a private tour of his favourite museum, the Wallace Collection.
Afterwards we had a lunch party at home. Mum made lobster salad; I made a three tier Campari-and-orange cake. At one point during the prep, Mum had been up to her elbows in green slimy lobster muck for two hours, carefully pulling whole claws from the shell, and she was exhausted.
"What are we doing this for?" she asked half-rhetorically. "It would have been easier to have gone to a restaurant!"
I stopped whisking the orange curd for a moment to get the third cake out of the oven. "It's what we do," I said, "you and I, we feed people the best we can, with care and attention. It's how we show love."
We had a lovely lunch. Dad drank two glasses of champagne and demolished a big slice of cake. He always loved cake. He was diabetic, he wasn't supposed to have it, b…


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I spotted this fish (butterfly fish?) at Snake Island, Honda Bay. Although the water have poor visibility, I was still able to capture some fish in the shallow reef.
How To Get Here (DIY Style):
* From PPC Airport, ride a tricycle going to the Market (To Sta Lourdes Tricycle Station). Fare is P10/person or more, tricycle from the airport usually overcharges.
* At the Market terminal, tricycle will only leave if all the 5 seats are filled up. Fare is P20/person. Buy your packed lunch and snacks here at the market before riding the tricycle (my estimate is P100/person).
* The tricycle will drop you at Sta Lourdes Pier. Then go to the Tourist Center Desk to tell them that you will just share boat rent with others. Or you may rent your own boat there.
* For an itinerary like Starfish-Snake-Pambato, the boat rent for 6Pax is 1500/boat. Therefore P250/person.
* Entrance Fee: Starfish = 50/Pax, Pambato Reef =50/Pax
* Tables at Snake Island = Free
* Bring Snorkel & Fins. Or rent it. I think price is P150/person for snorkel and P150/person for fins.
* Return to PPC: There are tricycle plying the Sta Lourdes Peir – PPC Bayan route. If none, walk from pier to highway, then ride any jeep/bus/tricyle going to PPC. Fare = P20/person.
Tour Cost Summary (Peso/Person)
* Tricycle, Airport-Market = P10
* Tricycle, Market-Sta Lourdes = P20
* Boat Rent Share at 6pax = P250
* Entrance Fees = P100
* Snorkel & Fins = P300
* Packed Lunch & Snacks = P100
* Tricycle, Sta Lourdes-PPC = P20
* TOTAL = P800/Person


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Greater Noida, 22nd Feb, 2014: Accurate Group of Institutions hosted its Second (2nd ) National Finance Seminar focusing on the changing dimensions of personal finance, its importance and practices in the current business environment under the supervision of Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj, Executive Director and the faculty members of Finance.
The objective of the seminar was to encourage industry-institute interface and expose students to the importance of managing personal finance, encourage them to think beyond concepts taught in the class, traditional practices and books, and instill in their minds the global Financial practices that are being exercised by Finance Professionals nowadays. This seminar was intended to increase the industry interaction and most of the speakers were invited from the corporate. To learn the tricks of trade from the practicing finance managers, in the fast changing Indian financial scenario, spread awareness and improve personal capabilities of students so that they are capable to deliver from day one, and strive for business excellence. The seminar included high-profile speakers, invited from industry and academia.
The program commenced with the registration of participants, Saraswati Vandana, followed by welcome and felicitation of the sessions chair, Dr. Jaya Bhalla, Associate Professor, National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad, CA Manish Kumar, Director, Adhya Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. And Mr. V.Krishnan, Sr. Executive Accounts, Redington India Ltd. and other speakers followed by lighting of the lamp by all eminent members.
Ms. Poonam Sharma (Group Director) stressed the fact that Finance is the life-line of organizations, and finance professionals are the pulse of the vibrant organizations, and strategic financial planning is the source of competitive advantage, she also stated that Finance is the first choice of brilliant PGDM students.
Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj, started the proceedings with a warm welcome and words of of gratitude for all the speakers, who despite their busy schedule had come for the seminar. His words motivated the students to work hard, as Finance is a tough discipline to practice, results have to be delivered and the managers need to be on their toes 24 X 7, he also discussed about the new developments, like social media, use of analytics etc., changing the financial scenario. He spoke about the necessity of knowledgeable managers, who would be ready to handle any situation. He also stressed on the increasing role of professional finance managers in the current business scenario.
Sessions-chair, Dr. Jaya Bhalla, Associate Professor, National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad led the morning session bringing forth the importance of Personal Finance Practices and how financial policies are shaping up the changes in the life style of individuals, the dire need to understand the importance of money. Her session was followed by other eminent Speakers CA Manish Kumar, Director, Adhya Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. Spoke on Asset Allocation Strategy, and explained how to balance risk versus reward by adjusting the percentage of each asset in an investment portfolio according to the investor's risk tolerance, goals and investment time frame. He demonstrated this by giving various examples from industry.
Mr. V.Krishnan, Sr. Executive Accounts, Redington India Ltd., spoke on Investing for specific purposes, and explained the importance of inculcating the habit of saving early.
The second Session was chaired by Dr. Sharad Ranjan, Associate Professor, Dr. Zakir Hussain College, University of Delhi, who shared some of his views on Investment Planning & Choosing a Financial Planner
His speech was followed by Mr. Nitesh Jain, Manager, KPMG, who interacted with students on Investing through various Mutual Fund, followed by other speakers from other Industries.
This program was attended by various corporate professionals, academicians and students of various institutions.The program ended with vote of thanks to the distinguished guests and attendees by Dr. S.K.Matta.
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I was late in the game on discovering how brilliant Seth Godin is. When I did sign up to receive his blog, about a week in I thought how in the world does he keep it fresh? How does he write what he writes without a care in the world whether someone gets it or not? He just writes. Smart, witty, most always on-point. He's a legend in my mind. My daughter recently sent this post to me as it was High Point Market and I wasn't reading much of anything. I was just in the mindset of making sure all was done and done perfectly.
Godin's post "What are you competing on" (http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/03/what-are-you-competing-on.html), as usual, really made me think. In it, he lists about thirteen areas that people/businesses are competing on. Personally, I'm still reflecting on whether I'm competing at all as I hope I'm not. I hope I'm just doing the best I can to be the best version of me, and not playing that off of others. (The jury is out- wink). Professionally, I look at this daily as I believe knowing your ideals amongst others as being the best driver of success. So with that, I evaluated Godin's "competing" theories against CCS' culture and values.
According to Godin, "In a hypercompetitive world, whatever you're competing on is going to become your focus.". I thought long and hard on this and on this point I don't agree. Our company's 3 competitive drivers in his list of 13, are smarts, responsiveness, and trust. I don't agree that these drivers are our focus. I would argue that instead, for us anyway, they've just been the drivers that have built our business, enabled us to really connect with clients, and build long-term relationships. I didn't even think of these as being competitive advantages until I looked at them through Godin's lens. I will say though, that in a list that also includes competitive advantages of being picked, hustling, generosity, and so on, I like the lens our company is operating through. When I think of our innate, not focused competitive advantages, I'm prouder than ever of what we've built and are building.


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April 6, 2018 – Today, Rep. Chris Smith was recognized in the Asbury Park Press by the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) for his "historic commitment" to supporting Alzheimer's disease research and treatment.
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It is indisputable that every Kashmiri wants to be remembered for providing the best hospitality on the planet! You will notice it right away, after getting off the plane, bus, or train. However, there is something that sets the Kashmiri people apart from many other parts of the world. They will approach you not with the intention of selling goods or hounding you for business, but rather to invite you for tea or to learn about where you come from. After decades of relative isolation, the people here are eager to prove that they have a tremendous amount to offer. You will no doubt learn to appreciate 10 cups of tea per day while enjoying some of the freshest, most delicious cuisine in the world.
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One thing that every visitor must realize is that Gulmarg does not offer the luxury of a resort like Vail or Chamonix. Sometimes, electricity might go out for hours at a time, or pipes might freeze, or the gondola might be down for many days due to maintenance downtime. Almost all of these instances are beyond our control and sometimes it takes quite a bit of patience to accept the realities of this gorgeous place. Sometimes it takes a few hours in the dark next to a fire with great friends to really feel alive again ? Please be aware of such possibilities when deciding to come to this raw, but beautiful, place.
It is worth it to note that the majority of the population in Kashmir is Muslim, as opposed to Hindu which is much more popular in the rest of India. The reasons for this is rooted in the history of Kashmir. During the unification of India during the middle of the last century, the ruler of the kingdom of Kashmir decided to side with India as he himself was a Hindu. However, even then, the majority of the population was Muslim. This political maneuver was a big reason for the ensuing conflicts that lasted for many decades. Today, while Islam is the major religion of the region, Kashmiris warmly welcome people who follow any religion. It is a great place to view some of the most unique mosques in the world, such as the magnificently domed Hazratbal, where thousands of birds occupy the trees at night and keep the air electric with chirping. There are even extremely old, Buddhist structures to experience, such as Shankaracharya Temple which was originally built around 2500 B.C.
If there is one thing that you will not get enough of (even on your days not skiing!), it is the Kashmir cuisine. Whether it is the delicious Kashmir Palaw or the almost impossible to finish meat mania that is Kashmir Wazwan, you will quickly acquire a taste for the freshest ingredients in the world. You will become very discerning, and even picky when it comes to the type of saffron that is being used as an ingredient. You will even start eating directly with your hands! The locals take great pride in their food, and our chef is no exception. Mustang will likely boast about his dishes, but when it comes down to it, you can't go wrong with anything!
Here in Gulmarg, you will also experience a local favorite drink called Kashmiri Kahwa. Kahwa is a saffron infused tea that often includes crushed almonds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and of course sugar. There is nothing better to wake up in the morning too!


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By this point, we all know for a fact that breast cancer is a fairly common disease. The statistic is that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer throughout their lifetime, and to us that feels like a pretty high number. Although that statistic can be scary, we also know now that early detection drastically increases your chances of overcoming the disease. Because of this, all women over the age of 40 (or younger women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer) are urged to get a yearly mammogram. There's nothing fun about mammograms, but they're your best chance at detecting breast cancer while it's in the early stages—something that makes a huge difference in your treatment options and chances for survival.
That being said, it's easy to tell someone "you should get this medical procedure every single year for the rest of your forseeable life". It's not so easy to actually shell out the money for said procedure. Getting a mammogram isn't like getting a flu shot, a free or worst-case-scenario $10 yearly expense. The average cash-pay price for a digital mammogram in our area is $156. Keep in mind that that price included paying out of pocket and using an online site that provides reduced costs for procedures, so if you walk into your local hospital the price will probably be much higher than that.
For some people $156 isn't a difficult amount to pay. But if you live until you're 80 and start getting yearly mammograms at 40, that adds up to a pretty substantial sum. It's $6,240, to be exact. And, if you're like many of us, you may not have an extra $156 in your budget for a mammogram this month.
We understand that, and we don't think that money should stand in the way of being able to get a mammogram. That's why from September 29th through November 13th, during the time when women are most likely to schedule mammograms because of Breast Cancer Awareness, we're lowering our prices for digital mammograms to just $99. We want to do everything we can to make it easier and more affordable for our patients to get the mammograms they need!
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5 Sly Habits Able to Poison Your Writing Creativity
By Lesley Vos
Once upon a time, someone somewhere told people they couldn't be creative writers if didn't have particular genes or characteristics of brains.
Gone are those days when we believed those yucks.
Writers have learned to unlock and develop creativity with particular daily routine and lifestyle. Positive thinking, mindfulness, tons of writing techniques, and even drinking a coffee work on us, modern age's children striving for work-life balance. Great minds agree on the direct linking between beneficial habits and their influence on writing productivity.
But the question remains there still: Read the rest of this entry
Think Like a Journalist, Write Like an Editor: Tips from the Pros
Ernest Hemingway famously said, 'All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.' For George Orwell, 'Good prose should be transparent, like a window-pane.' In this special guest post, Justin Osborne offers some top tips for writers drawn from the wisdom of the great and the good of the world of letters.
Writing is not always a skill that comes naturally to people. While it can be a struggle for some people more than others, there are a few standard techniques everyone can use to create engaging pieces. These methods, directly from expert journalists and editors, are designed to help both seasoned writers and everyday people create the best writings possible.
Know Your Audience
Just as you have your own voice when you speak, the content you write has its own style that you have developed over time. Typically, you're accustomed to using informal language with family and friends, while you might sound more professional with coworkers, managers, and other high-powered leaders. Journalists and editors alike understand the importance of writing in a way that is catered to your audience. Before you begin to write, honestly consider to whom you are speaking and the voice you would like to use. Read the rest of this entry
22 Interesting Facts about Writing
Fun facts from the world of writing
Since we launched this blog in 2012, we've uncovered all sorts of curious facts about the written word. We've also encountered some interesting trivia about the process of writing, and about how writers write. We hope you enjoy them.
Elizabethan scribe Peter Bales reportedly produced a complete, handwritten copy of the Bible so small it could fit inside a walnut shell.
Friedrich von Schiller kept rotten apples in his desk, claiming he needed the scent of their decay to help him write.
Edith Sitwell reportedly liked to lie in an open coffin before she began her day's writing. Read the rest of this entry


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A badly clogged air filter can cause the furnace to overheat and shut off, so replace it if it's dirty. It can be hard to tell with some filters, so consider installing an air filter gauge that lets you know when it's time to replace the filter.
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Make sure the power is on! The power switch for your furnace looks like a regular light switch and can get bumped and turned off accidentally. If the switch is off, just flip it back on. See more simple furnace fixes you can DIY.


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Photogrammetry with Drones for 3D Printing
Formlabs' Innovate & Educate Challenge invited educators across the country to develop and share lesson plans that encourage creative thinking and hands-on learning through 3D printing. Thanks to those who submitted, we're able to share free resources with a wider learning community dedicated to inspiring students with rich, immersive experiences.
Photogrammetry with Drones for 3D Printing pairs the use of drones with image
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In this lesson plan, submitted by DePaul University, students learn about applicable fields for 3D scanning and get to try it for themselves, preparing equipment, setting up an autopilot route, and launching their own customized drone image capture mission.
Objectives include:
- Learn about several approaches to modeling 3D objects
- Learn how to generate an automatic flight path for a drone
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- Discover the impact of multi-layer errors on model precision
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Local Authority / Social Services: Cheshire East Council
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned, 33 residents
Registered Care Categories: Old Age • Physical Disability
Admission Information: Ages 55+.
Single Rooms: 33
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Physiotherapy • Sheltered Housing • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Ingersley Court is a purpose-built home set in the rural town of Bollington. It is situated in a quiet residential area and boasts picturesque views including the local landmark, 'White Nancy'. It is close to the parish church, several pubs, the bus stop and local shops. The home has a good proportion of premium rooms with both en suite and kitchen facilities. As well as the care home services, Ingersley Court also has some attached accommodation for older people consisting of eight self-contained one bedroom flats over two floors. These flats are available on a rental basis.
Ingersley Court has 32 single rooms, including 19 with en-suite facilities. There is also one double bedroom. All rooms have television points and 13 have a telephone line. There are a number of pleasant lounge areas and dining rooms throughout the home. One of the lounges is fitted with a hearing loop, a discreet device to improve sound reception and aid those with hearing difficulties. There are pleasant, wheelchair accessible gardens and a patio area to the rear of the home with tables and chairs. There is also a lovely roof garden which is easily accessed from the first floor, with beautiful views of White Nancy and the local area.
Additional services available to residents include a hairdresser who visits twice a week and newspaper and magazine deliveries, which are arranged through a local newsagent. These are charged on a weekly basis as used. There is also a shop trolley service for items such as greetings cards, toiletries, drinks and confectionery.
Activities at Ingersley Court are organised by the activity co-ordinator with the involvement of the care teams. These are designed to match residents' interests and include a range of activities, such as hand massage and manicure, arts and crafts, bingo, dominoes, one to one relaxation, reminiscence, quizzes, boat trips on the Macclesfield Canal, coffee mornings, sing-a-longs, karaoke, visiting singers/organists, tombola's, clothes parties and birthday parties. There is also a resident photo library and a resident's computer which can be used for internet surfing or sending family emails.
Ingersley Court operates a Marvellous Mealtimes initiative, making meal times a relaxed and enjoyable part of the day. We offer a variety of menu choices ensuring a balanced diet and catering for special dietary requirements.
All religious denominations are recognised and links are maintained with the local churches. Regular church services and Communion are held within the home. The Methodist Church attends the home every third Thursday of each month. Church of England Communion Services are held on the first Thursday of each month and the Roman Catholic priest visits every Tuesday.
Ingersley Court is within easy reach of Ingersley Vale duck pond and the home enjoys tremendous views of the local landmark, White Nancy. There are a number of traditional public houses that serve home cooked food close by. Bollington is a delightful area for walking with family and friends. The village also has a number of attractions and facilities including the Bollington Discovery Centre, the Drop-in Centre, an arts centre and Bollington well dressing.


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Learning to Learn: The Role of Peer Observation in Evaluating Teaching
This story is part an occasional series highlighting UA initiatives and efforts aimed at optimizing teaching and learning.
How should UA instructors' teaching be evaluated, for the purpose of promotion and/or tenure?
While it's convenient to rely on student ratings of instructors from teacher course evaluations, these ratings only tell a portion of the overall story.
In recognition of the need to have a broader range of information, UA promotion and tenure guidelines – which apply to both tenure- and career-track instructors – require a peer review of the candidate's teaching and a teaching portfolio in addition to a summary of course evaluation ratings. While the ratings provide feedback from students, and the portfolio gives the candidate an opportunity for self-reflection, the peer review is where an instructor receives feedback from a colleague.
To facilitate peer evaluation of teaching, the Office of Instruction and Assessment [1] developed the Peer Review of Teaching Protocol [2], which provides tools and resources for the three stages of evaluation: a pre-observation meeting to discuss the target class and goals for the review; a classroom observation or review of the course site; and a post-observation meeting to discuss the observer's feedback.
The protocol is designed to guide UA instructors in the process of formative review of peers' teaching, as well as evaluation of teaching for summative review. Formative review is used to provide feedback for professional growth and development; it is usually confidential and nonjudgmental and its goal is self-motivated change. Evaluation of teaching (e.g., for annual reviews and promotion and tenure) is a more formal process; guidelines [3] for using this protocol in that process are available on the protocol website.
The protocol includes:
- Guidelines for the reviewee
- Guidelines for the reviewer
- A classroom observation template (used by the reviewer to record notes during an observation)
A classroom observation tool suite
- A list of 82 items to evaluate, categorized into eight areas: lesson organization; content knowledge and relevance; presentation; instructor-student interactions; collaborative learning activities; lesson implementation; instructional materials; and student responses.
- Since the tool suite was made available in 2015, nearly 60 units have used it.
OIA also has built templates that can be used to customize the list of items being evaluated, as well as video tutorials [4] to assist with the creation and use of templates.
For peer review of online courses, there are additional reviewer and reviewee guidelines as well as an online course review tool with 22 items in four categories: course design; course implementation; interactions; and assessment.
"The program is clear and easy to use," said Gail Burd, senior vice provost for academic affairs and Distinguished Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
The effort also has been commended by leaders in higher education. In 2015, it received the Academic Leaders Tool of the Year [5] award, which is given annually by the Western Academic Leadership Forum, a unit of academic administrators that are part of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
Faculty say the protocol has brought more value to the process of peer evaluation.
Less than 10 years ago, the primary evaluation of teaching in the School of Architecture was through teacher course evaluations, said Christopher Domin, associate professor.
Today, teaching evaluation has three parts: course evaluations, teaching portfolios (containing syllabi, project descriptions, handouts and outcomes of student work) and peer evaluation.
"We wanted a more robust understanding of teaching effectiveness," Domin said. "We, as a faculty, recognized that it was really important to have a peer come in and give feedback and suggestions. We thought this was a great 'third leg of the stool.'"
The peer review process and protocol provide "structure and a sequence of events that can give form to peer observations," Domin said, noting that the post-observation meeting is particularly valuable.
"It's a good place to talk about the course, strategize about teaching skills, and see how your course fits into the entire curriculum," Domin said. "There's a conversation about how to make teaching better and how to make evaluation better; that's really helpful. Since faculty are so busy, sitting down to talk about curriculum is a fringe benefit."
The ability to customize the items being evaluated enables the faculty member who is being reviewed to choose those items "that make the most sense for him/her in terms of their styles, the course and the department," said Sue Brown, head of the Department of Management Information Systems.
Being able to create templates for individual tenure-track faculty provides a means to show improvement over consecutive evaluations, she added.
"What I have found is that most people have some things they want to focus on – and it's nice to use the same template for pre-tenured folks because then we can see how things evolve over time."
For more information about the peer review process and the protocol created by OIA, visit http://teachingprotocol.oia.arizona.edu [6].


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Mother's Day at Publika
Spend the whole day with mum this Mother's Day by doing something fun and educational at this carnival that doubles up as a health and wellness campaign. Aside from a shopping bazaar at The Square, there will also be a cervical cancer talk, activities and workshops, a mother-daughter lookalike contest and a Tupper Chef cooking demo. Meanwhile, daring sons can take part in the 'Walk a Mile in Mum's Shoes' contest to 'embrace womanhood' and stand a chance to win a share of over RM10,000 in one of the walk's four categories: Best Fashionista, Best Heels, Best Catwalk and Best Pose. The first 200 entries will receive a goodie bag.
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As part of the Smart Museum's project title Belonging, RANGE collaborated with artists Rhoda Rosen and Billy McGuinnes of Red Line Service. Together, we created an installation at the museum titled Home.
Home is both an artifact and a space. As a space, it is almost but not altogether welcoming; a space for meditation as well as critical reflection. The felt recalls the blankets of the homeless shelter. The bench evokes train and city park benches, too short and too narrow for a person to lie down comfortably, the result of a cultivated inhospitality to people with nowhere else to sleep. In this way, it asks the visitor to consider what it means to feel at home in a city with extraordinary and visible displacement of so many of its inhabitants.
As an artifact, Home literally combines a white cube with an amphitheater-like space, simultaneously referencing the aesthetic of the modern museum and an ancient public space associated with community. By so doing, it offers the visitor the opportunity to reflect on how a sense of cultural and physical belonging is cultivated, and to ask how we might reshape our cultural institutions and welcoming to all.
Date: 2016
Scale: 16 SQ FT
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Art Space