text:
She was furious with the boy but she had to admit that she should have seen it coming. James Walsh and his brother were intelligent and clever and she should have known that this wasn't a battle she wanted to fight. Yet, she had decided to call their bluff when they claimed to be able to recite their lesson while standing on their heads. Now, she had no doubt that they understood the lesson perfectly well and would be able to utilize what they had learned and apply it to their studies. But, James and his brother seemed so confident that she found it hard to resist to put them to a challenge she felt them unequal to. She doubted they could even stand on their heads, let alone recite the entirety of their lesson in front of the class. Surely they would laugh or forget some important part and when they did she would win this battle of wills and claim her victor's prize of their silence and obedience for a little while longer. But, then James and his brother had turned themselves upside down–as if they anticipated she would take them up on it–and began with the opening words of the lesson. She followed along as they recited it word for word and her confidence turned first to surprise and then to anger with each correct word. They returned to their seats after doing exactly as they claimed they could and were excused from doing the work that they had not wanted to do on account of their clear understanding of the lesson. At the insistence of the teacher, their father soon transferred them to a Roman Catholic parochial school.
Hearing the stories and feats of missionaries always seemed to make James' heart sing. He imagined himself living into these stories and he found that they resonated deeply within his mind and soul as he learned to value what missionaries value: a felt and met need. As he grew older he eventually took a job as a timekeeper in a steel mill. This job helped him meet his needs and allowed him some comfort but it was not what he felt called to do. Eventually, he followed his dream and entered the seminary and Maryknoll brotherhood so that he might become first a priest and then a missionary. He wrote that the calling of a missionary was an odd one because they were called "to go to a place where [they are] not wanted, but needed, and to remain until [they are] not needed but wanted." James was sent with three other missionary priests to China. He became the Superior of the order in China and eventually was appointed bishop of Kongmoon where they were. He was happy in China and found great joy and peace in serving the priests there as a supervisor and pastoring bishop. But in 1936 he was called back to Maryknoll, New York, to become the second Superior General of the Maryknoll order.
While he led the Maryknoll order he expanded their missionary efforts to include Central America and Africa. It was clear to any that knew him that James' passion was with those who had an unrecognized need to hear the Gospel message he and his brothers and sisters in the faith carried with them. After his term as Superior General he answered a call to go back to China. When he returned, though, in 1949 China was very much a different country than when he had left and the communists had taken power. It was harder to speak openly and they were indirectly opposed by the government at every turn. That is to say, until 1951 when James' group was outlawed and the missionaries were told to go home. James refused to go–even when asked to do so by his superior–and was arrested. He wrote to the Vatican: "To put up with a little inconvenience at my age is nothing. Besides, I am a little sick and tired of being pushed around on account of my religion." He was sentenced to serve twenty years in jail and during this time he was forbidden visits from anyone he knew except for one visit from his brother who was the Attorney General of the State of Maryland. After twelve years of confinement, he was released and he walked alone across the bridge into Hong Kong where he was greeted warmly. He would live another eleven years in which he would spread his love of mission work and continue to advocate for Chinese Christians even while far away from them.
from Blogger http://ift.tt/24c8jfI


text:
Beach Creative Studios and DMF Comics will be exhibiting at Anime North in Toronto May 22-24 at the Toronto Congress Center.
On sale will be 100 limited Anime North edition Storm Hawks Ashcans! Only $5 each! Includes two short stories, and pin ups from Marcus To (Fathom), Sanford Greene (Spider- Man), Marcio Takara (The Incredibles), Jim Su (Crozonia).
The one hour series finale of Storm Hawks will be screening courtesy of YTV and Nerd Corps Entertainment! This is a NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE!
Screening time: Sat 12pm-1pm
International Video Room C1
For more info, please visit:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Yield
- Makes generous 2 cups
- 2 10-ounce packages pickled mustard greens (such as Caravelle brand cai chua)*
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 red jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
- Rinse greens. Fill large bowl with cold water. Add greens and soak 10 minutes. Drain greens; rinse and drain again. Cut out and discard core from greens, then coarsely chop leaves (will yield about 3 1/2 cups).
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add chopped greens. Stir 3 minutes. Sprinkle sugar over, then 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to blend. Mix in jalapeño chile; stir 1 minute. Transfer to bowl and cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Also known as preserved kohlrabi or mustard cabbage; sold at Asian markets.
Per serving: 75.3 kcal calories, 67.2 % calories from fat, 5.7 g fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5.6 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 3.5 g total sugars, 3.7 g net carbohydrates, 1.6 g protein


text:
Quickly consume latest SAP solutions in the cloud and innovate faster
SAP Cloud Appliance Library
SAP Cloud Appliance Library offers a quick and easy way to consume the latest SAP solutions in the public cloud - such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA Express Edition, industry solutions, model companies, etc. This is an online library of preconfigured, ready-to-use SAP business solutions that can be instantly deployed into your own cloud accounts to kick-start your SAP projects.
- Cloud deployment
- Instant access to a library of SAP business solutions
- Preconfigured test, demo, trial and development systems
- Fully automated deployment into your public cloud account
- Seamless integration with leading cloud providers
Key Benefits
Simplify IT consumption
Quickly deploy the latest preconfigured SAP solutions directly into your own cloud account.
Innovate faster
Accelerate time to value for your SAP projects and evaluate your business scenarios.
Optimise costs
Reduce your system provisioning costs and minimise the manual effort required for system setup.
Key Capabilities
Cloud provider integration
- Integrate with leading cloud providers
- Choose the right provider to deploy and run your solution instances
- Register and use multiple cloud accounts based on your business scenario
Quick-launch wizard
- Get started in just a few clicks
- Spin up solution instances in the cloud
- Enjoy the intuitive SAP Fiori user experience
- Switch quickly between basic and advanced modes
Expandable storage
- Increase the default size of virtual machines for solution instances
- Define new sizes based on project requirements
Flexible scheduling
- Define your own operation schedule to optimise cloud provider costs
- Reduce costs and accelerate time to value for your SAP solutions
Web management console
- Manage and operate existing solution instances intuitively
- Grant access to multiple users in your organisation
Technical Information
Getting started
Watch these e-learning videos and read the product FAQs to get started quickly with SAP Cloud Appliance Library.
Deploying solutions
Get ready to deploy and use your preferred solutions once you've created and registered your cloud provider accounts within the tool.
Pricing and Packaging
SAP Cloud Appliance Library follows bring-your-own-license model, which requires valid product licenses to use a solution after expiration of the pre-installed temporary licenses. Solution types and pricing model
Start a free trial today
SAP Cloud Appliance Library
Once you're ready, you can easily upgrade your trial instance to a paid subscription and continue using it for your projects.
Transform your business quickly and effectively by taking advantage of our holistic service and support plans, expert consulting services, custom application development, proven best practices, and deep industry and technical knowledge.
Get the support you need to keep your SAP solutions running at peak performance with our IT experts and support services, including long-term plans, embedded teams, remote technology support, self-service portal, and innovation strategies.
Security and compliance
Focus on your business and customer relationships, while knowing that your data is safe and reliable. With a proactive, predictive approach, SAP helps ensure compliance and data security in the cloud and within an on-premise data centre.
Product Road Map
Learn about planned innovations
Discover what's new with SAP Cloud Appliance Library. Explore our road map to learn about current options, planned innovations, and future product direction.
See additional products
SAP Landscape Management
Simplify and automate the management and operations of hybrid SAP landscapes and SAP HANA-based solution landscapes, including SAP S/4HANA.


text:
One-pan chicken couscous
This satisfying yet superhealthy recipe is all cooked in one pan for minimum washing up
Nutrition and extra info
- kcal281
- fat6g
- saturates1g
- carbs41g
- sugars9g
- fibre3g
- protein20g
- salt0.48g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 200g chicken breast, diced
- good chunk fresh root ginger
Mainly grown in Jamaica, Africa, India, China and Australia, ginger is the root of the plant. It…
- 1-2 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve
- 10 dried apricots
A relative of the peach, nectarine, plum and cherry, apricots are fragrant, with a soft, velvety…
- 220g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 200g couscous
Consisting of many tiny granules made from steamed and dried durum wheat, couscous has become a…
- 200ml hot chicken stock
- handful coriander, chopped, to serve
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 1-2 mins just until softened. Add the chicken and fry for 7-10 mins until cooked through and the onions have turned golden. Grate over the ginger, stir through the harissa to coat everything and cook for 1 min more.
Tip in the apricots, chickpeas and couscous, then pour over the stock and stir once. Cover with a lid or tightly cover the pan with foil and leave for about 5 mins until the couscous has soaked up all the stock and is soft. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and scatter over the coriander to serve. Serve with extra harissa, if you like.


text:
"The indomitable Frost shares both her wisdom and experience for parents of toddlers. The five rules . . . are presented in her charming and conversational tone and provide not only a foundation for sanity but sure scaffolding to greater learning and happier parenting. . . . Frost is a favorite with many, and her engaging manner carries into her written work."—Library Journal (starred review)
"Common-sense and practical advice on raising young children by an expert in the field . . . A full chapter devoted to handling temper tantrums is an added bonus for parents in crisis mode."—Kirkus Reviews


text: Back to results Scroll Items 506 of 13255 Family Members 24"x36" - BASICS White $160.00 8"x10" - BASICS White $29.50 16"x20" - BASICS White $72.50 18"x24" - BASICS White $92.50 22"x28" - BASICS White $134.00 24"x30" - BASICS White $145.00 Main view Reverse (sample) addl view Mount hardware is Free! shipping package Product Details Introducing Custom-Cut™ framing Total quality, style and value in beautiful, professionally hand-crafted frames. These are NOT ready-made frames! This piece will be produced for you in fine grain select hardwoods with a white furniture finish. Displays an 11"x14" print without its removable mat; displays 8"x10" with its soft white mat. Moulding is 3/4" wide. Custom-Cut frames feature: Hand-cut and matched components of superb quality Gallery quality professional fittings Crystal clear plexi-glas lens Photo-safe porcelain-white mat, 45° bevel pro-cut All mounting hardware included Cut and assembled in 4 business days or less Proudly crafted in the U.S.A. Plus: We will cut this frame and mat (dozens of colors) to any size for you: click here for more details We are so sure that you will love this piece and want to add coordinated pieces for your home or business, each piece comes with an unconditional lifetime refurbishing or replacement guarantee against any moulding or glass failure or wear defect. Individually bench crafted in Ohio, USA expressly for SendAFrame. Custom-Cut BASICS™ White Wood H: 3/4 W: 3/4 R: 1/2 Model #63AF152L $52.00 Your CustomCut order placed today can be expected to be crafted and shipped by 08/16/2020. Please note: This standard moulding will be cut to your required measurements. Custom Cut This Item Your Price Match is Active Your request for a price of $0.00 for a minimum quantity of has been accepted. You have [time] left to purchase this item for $0.00 Find a Lower Price? We BEAT All Authorized Retailers [?] Brand: Custom-Cut by SendAFrame Displays: 11"x14" Orientation: Both Material: Wood Display Type: Wall Only Color: White SHARE THIS ITEM Share on Facebook View more items Family Members Accessories Same Size, Different Look Different Size, Similar Look Tags - Similar Searches Family Members Accessories Same Size, Different Look Different Size, Similar Look Tags - Similar Searches 24"x36" - BASICS White - $160.00 8"x10" - BASICS White - $29.50 11"x14" - BASICS White - $52.00 16"x20" - BASICS White - $72.50 18"x24" - BASICS White - $92.50 22"x28" - BASICS White - $134.00 24"x30" - BASICS White - $145.00 EaselMate™ for tabletop display - $10.00 NOVUS™ Acrylic/Plexi Cleaner - $6.75 15' roll picture frame wire - $1.95 11"x14" - BASICS White-Wash - $56.00 11"x14" - BASICS White - $52.00 11"x14" - /16x20 TRIBECA Matte-White - $52.50 11"x14" - /14x18 White Dbl-Matted - $49.50 11"x14" - /16x20 White CASA - $58.50 8"x10" - BASICS White - $29.50 16"x20" - BASICS White - $72.50 18"x24" - BASICS White - $92.50 22"x28" - BASICS White - $134.00 24"x30" - BASICS White - $145.00 24"x36" - BASICS White - $160.00 Basics Poster square corner


text:
Our friends at Slate do a fine weekly sports podcast called Hang Up and Listen, which is a thing that callers to WFAN often tell Mike Francesa they will do. But Josh Levin is more insightful than Mike Francesa!
They've excerpted a chunk of this week's podcast for us, which includes NPR's Mike Pesca interviewing former Knicks guard John Starks about his history as a grocery bagger. In this case, the lore turned out to be true: Starks did bag groceries, though he soon graduated to cashier and then to stock boy.
Anyway, listen to the full podcast here or subscribe on iTunes.


text:
The Higgs Boson may have finally have been caught or, may be, not! Only a clutch of scientists with direct access to latest LHC data knows whether the Higgs has been found or not! Whatever the result be, one thing is for sure the Higgs hunt is nearly over. CERN researchers have restricted the Higgs mass to a window of only 30 GeV, taking into results from the Large Electron Positron (LEP) collider, the Tevatron and, of course, from the LHC itself.
The Higgs, if present in Nature, has got extremely little energy space to hide in. At a conference in Paris, held today (18th November), ATLAS and CMS researchers got together and erased out a HUGE range for the possible mass of the Higgs. A large swathe from 141 to 476 GeV was wiped out in one fell swoop. Says Guido Tonelli, the spokesman for CMS
We'll know the outcome within weeks.
This is surely going to increase the pulse rate of any particle physicist in the world.
What if…
What happens if the Higgs is not found? A lot of problems for the Standard Model. The Higgs boson is the simplest way to generate masses for fermions (like electrons and protons) and bosons (like W and Z bosons). There are other possibilities, but this one Higgs model is the simplest and most beautiful of all the possible models. However, as Feynman would say, if theory disagrees with experiment, then it's wrong and it doesn't matter how beautiful the theory might be.
For long, has the Higgs mass been pinned at about 140 GeV. There is still a strong possibility that the Higgs, if found, will be of this mass. We may be on the brink of history.


text:
For over-it spouse, grass is looking greener elsewhere
Q: I've long thought I'd rather be married to my wife's friend (they met after our marriage), because Friend and I have more similar interests and personalities. Wife has even non-jealously commented on our apparent compatibility.
I've waited years for these thoughts to fade, but they've only gotten stronger. Friend has a positive outlook on life, whereas Wife's issues with moodiness and negativity can be draining. I don't know how Friend feels about me (she's single). Wife and I don't have kids, and if I could press a button and have a new life with Friend, I'd do it. But I know it isn't that simple.
So, what should I be asking myself in figuring out what to do? I never thought I believed in divorce with non-abusive marriages, but the idea of how much happier I could be has me confused.
A: There's only one question to ask yourself: Would it be right to leave your marriage if this friend didn't exist? For your purposes, she doesn't. Your "much happier" ending is too messy and too speculative to be treated as a realistic option.
But your wife's "moodiness and negativity" do exist; is she unhappy, too? Talking about each other's needs, and whether they're being met — with a good therapist, if that helps — is your best option. Distance from Friend is essential.
Longtime friend grows tiresome in her retirement
Q: Years ago, my family of three moved to a new part of the country where we knew no one. A woman at my job befriended me and I was very grateful. Over the years we grew close.
Since then she has retired, and her negative aspects seem to be getting much worse.
For example, she has NOTHING positive to say about her husband, who is a decent guy. Her remarks are cutting. She feels her son-in-law is a good-for-nothing and totally inept father to her new grandchild. He works and seems faithful. (I don't know how good a dad he is.)
I've tried countering with modulating remarks, but they ALWAYS are ignored. My inbox is flooded with pics of grandchildren who are "fantastic." I'm just tired of it all. I want to walk away and be a twice-a-year friend, but how? She continues to seek me out.
Q: You skip the "modulating remarks" and tell hard-to-ignore truths: "When you rip your husband, I feel uncomfortable/put off/sad."
Or: "I do wonder how you'd feel if your in-laws wrote you off as inept."
Or: "You so rarely have a kind word for your husband. Is it possible your negativity is as much cause as effect?"
Or: "Isn't it good for your grandkids to give their dad the benefit of the doubt? (They got 'fantastic' somehow.)"
Maybe these seem unfriendly — or ungrateful? — but appearing supportive while silently wishing she'd go away won't sweep any kindness awards.
Whether her negativity stems from boredom or advancing age (both common culprits), there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't express your unhappiness with it. If she appreciates your candor, then your friendship will be better for it — and if she resents it, then she'll likely "walk away" for you, sparing you the trouble of doing it yourself.


text:
74 's
Check out now. Fast, Easy, Secure Checkout.
Color: Black
The site shows the items as 1 available but that is not the case for my shop, my items are handmade to order availability is not an issue.
After 2 weeks your items will automatically renewed for another 60 days and $0.23 per item will be added to your billing ledger.
While you were away our TOU was updated,
read the terms of use here.
*No action is required on your part.


text:
ESSAY- Cancel: Divorcing the daily paper
After 37 years of subscribing to the daily newspaper, I wrote "cancel" on the last bill and sent it back.
Since I've been subscribing for nearly four decades, it's obvious I am not a member of the young demographic that newspapers haven't been able to attract. Print journalism is a) low tech and b) costs money. Neither is appealing to young people who grew up with the Internet and can customize their information intake and get it without a subscription fee. I'm in the age group that is still reading a daily newspaper out of long habit.
But one reason I let my subscription lapse is the fee, which seems out of proportion these days to how much of the paper I actually look at. To compensate for the rising cost of everything, I had to make a budget cut somewhere. I didn't want to give up cable. I need to keep HBO until The Sopranos ends. I didn't want to give up XM radio because I fall asleep to Alan Colmes on Fox Talk, amazed and comforted that there is actually a smart, funny, liberal talk radio host still alive in America. So the thing I spent the least time with, the newspaper, had to go.
I have no time to read in the morning anyway. I have to get to work. I have to load the dishwasher, feed the cats, get the bills together to mail. The Today Show can chatter away in the background while I'm running around and let me know if there's a terrorist attack before I get on the interstate.
For the majority of my years as a subscriber, I received the now-defunct afternoon paper, which at least had some news in it that had happened that day. I had all evening to read it during commercials (remember the old days when you couldn't fast-forward through the commercials?) Now my morning paper is yesterday's news, and if I save it until the evening, it's almost two days old.
TV tells me everything has changed, and if I need more details, I can log on to CNN or Google News Search. This is essential since someone on my daily paper decided I needed to know only a one-time brief story about Anna Nicole Smith's son dying, when I actually needed a daily update on that until someone else vaguely famous dies.
Newspaper publishers claim they are dealing with the change in lifestyles and the competing information sources, but they're not dealing with them fast enough. They promise more local news, but they don't deliver any more than they used to. The newspaper sections are still predetermined by advertising inches.
On the other hand, the free weeklies are usually nothing but local news, and they're free. They do a better job of targeting a niche audience. Dailies have to cater to too many demographics and end up giving too little to any of them. Those of us who think American Idol is front page news are never going to live in harmony with those who think diplomatic relations and political upheavals need to be covered in daily detail.
For a while, my daily newspaper decided, on the whim of a single cranky copy chief, that it was no longer going to run stories about murders from around the country. I was shocked when I heard this, the fact that one old dude who had had enough was going to decide what kind of news I should read. This is when you vote with your wallet. I wondered how much I wasn't being told, and as my news sources expanded beyond the hometown paper and local television stations, I was introduced to a world of alternative views and different interpretations of what news is.
What my daily did do to keep abreast was go to the Internet, where they can update their stories between editions, and even run blogs of breaking news as it happens. That's good, but I'm still not going to renew the subscription. The non-newspaper local bloggers are still ahead of the curve, offering the quirkier details and investigative depth. The newspaper-employed bloggers are hamstrung by advertising executives, marketing departments, and stodgy editors.
After college, I desperately wanted to be a newspaper reporter, but the editors wanted experience, master degrees, credentials, connections... it was always something keeping me out and my voice silent.
Now that has changed. Anyone can get a blog, and just about every freelance writer in town who used to compete with me for jobs is now self-publishing. Some have become award-winning investigative journalists all on their own, with no advertising departments or timid executive editors to tie their hands. And I can read their work for free. (Of course, it's a bummer for those who have to choose between writing and eating to have to self-publish, but you get to see where the true passion for the craft is.)
Is there anything I'll miss about the paper? I've located websites that carry the two comic strips I still read. (Comic humor has not changed in decades, cycling around the same limited number of gags. Garfield is lazy. I get it. Cathy, even married now, obsesses about her weight, clothes, and getting organized. Beetle Bailey never went to Vietnam or any Mideast conflict. The Family Circus never grows up or out of the 1950s.)
I do need to know if Elizabeth in "For Better For Worse" hooks back up with her high school boyfriend, which I think is going to happen. And I suspect Doonesbury's daughter, despite her hyper-maturity, is going to wash out of college. I still care about those outcomes.
Other than that, my long romance with newspapers is creaking to a 21st-century conclusion. It's just more recycling to me these days. Even the Sunday paper is too much information for a day when, despite it being Sunday, I don't have time. We've worked 50-hour weeks, and the weekend is the only time to catch up on housecleaning, laundry, and all the shows we taped on the DVR or the latest Netflix movie delivered right to our door. Tabloids and magazines are easier to deal with in the bathroom or to carry in my purse at lunchtime.
Newspapers were my passion for so long, that like the lovers in Brokeback Mountain, I didn't know how to quit them. But the romance is over now. It's time for a divorce.
Mariane Matera is a Richmond cat lover and a former editor (Mechanicsville Local) and editor-publisher (Richmond Music Journal).


text:
European Transport Carrier
Multi-user logistics carrier in Columbus
The European Transport Carrier carries payloads that cannot be launched with ESA facilities because of stowage or transport limitations.
In orbit it serves as a workbench and stowage facility to support experiments with Biolab, the Fluid Science Lab, the European Physiology Modules and the European Drawer Rack.
Accommodation and transport
The European Transport Carrier was launched inside the Columbus laboratory in 2008. Before that it was used in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module that flew to the International Space Station in the Space Shuttle multiple times.
The carrier was reconfigured on Earth to accommodate specific transport and stowage needs for each flight. It was designed to serve for up to 15 flight missions.
Utilisation scenario
On board the International Space Station the doors of European Transport Carrier are unlocked for access to the facility.
The Zero-g Stowage Pockets in the upper and lower part of Carrier, which can only be used in weightlessness, are set up. The stowage containers can be used for various kinds of payload stowage activities.
When the Carrier is prepared for download, all the Zero-g Stowage Pockets are first emptied, the pockets folded, and stowed away. The doors are then locked again and the whole rack is transferred for landing.
The European Transport Carrier launched on board the STS-122 Space Shuttle mission in the Columbus laboratory.


text:
When Hooper took her kids to the Bieb's concert and somehow managed a
shopping spree ride home by herself all the way from Greensboro she made a few stops along the way. She picked up her new antelope runner, a console as well as this book...
Her book is a 7th, 10th whatever addition but who cares...It's a cool book. Mine however, is a first edition. Oops, did I say mine? Actually it's my Dad's. Over Christmas I spied with my little eye this book sitting on his book shelf. Had I never noticed it before in all its beautiful brown and cream zebra fabric glory? Or was it hidden amongst the 1,000 other cool books he collects. I flew across the room and grabbed it off the shelf proclaiming the book was going to be mine. Did I mention I did this in front of my siblings? Dang it. My Dad was thoroughly amused as my brother quizzed me about the content of the book. Content? Let's talk cover. I stammered and could not recall the first thing about the book. So I simply replied...Everyone covets this book in the design world because the cover is so pretty. Pretty? Would that be enough to secure my inheritance? My attempt at coming across intelligent so everyone would know how much the book meant to me was lost. Coming off vain won't get me the book. Meanwhile my sister in law googles and finds an $800 first edition on eBay. DRATS...
I wasn't lying... the book is a decorators dream
Would of helped if I had mentioned the book was about Osa and Martin Johnson's time in Africa. Coolest couple ever! They lived among different tribes taking several trips to Africa documenting their adventures through photography and film. Oh... in the early 1900's. The pictures are phenomenal! Did that come out of my mouth? Of course not.
It adorns coffee tables across America... Kate Spade even made an 'I Married Adventure' zebra handbag. (glad I didn't mention that)
This table scape screams adventure!
Isn't my coffee table begging for it...
Wouldn't it look great in my house AND provide an educational reading experience that would benefit the whole family?
So in conclusion... The book is not in my possession... (yet)... However, I did ask my Mom to rig Christmas next year and have my Dad draw my name. Surely he would want me to have it. I mean after all, I think it's so pretty.... ughhhhhh!!!
How about you, anyone got the book?
Bye, bye birdie,


text:
How To Install Interworx on Centos
Sep, 16
How To Install Interworx on Centos What is interworx? The InterWorx Hosting Control Panel is a web hosting and linux server management system that provides tools for server admins to command their servers and for end users to oversee the operations of their website. The panel has two operating modes: Nodeworx and Siteworx. NodeWorx is the system administrator mode for managing server-wide behavior and SiteWorx accounts. SiteWorx is the website owner mode and is used primarily by...


text:
Date: 06/28/2013
Writer: Tonya Suther, (575) 646-6233, email@example.com
Religious pilgrimages and lowriders are two cultural aspects of the Mexican-American culture captured in a new book by New Mexico State University Spanish professor Spencer Herrera, New Mexico Centennial Poet Laureate Levi Romero and photojournalist Robert Kaiser. "Sagrado: A Photopoetics Across the Chicano Homeland," is a collection of personal essays, poems and photographs, inspired by the building of the fence along the U.S-Mexico border. The book, which will be published in October, may be pre-ordered online.
"I wanted to show that despite fences and laws, the flow of culture could not be restricted," Herrera said. "You can't stop culture; it permeates borders."
The book, published by University of New Mexico Press, gives an intimate look at Chicano cultural practices and beliefs using 117 color photographs, dozens of personal narratives and poems. The photographic journey across the Chicano Southwest features quinceaneras, charreadas (Mexican rodeos), cultural icons, migrant farm worker stories, portraits of everyday people and much more.
"Each essay tells its own story; each poem can stand alone; each image is striking by itself," Herrera said. "But even though we are three different artists, our work weaves in and out with each other like a braid."
The endeavor, which was six years in the making, began with an expedition to "A" Mountain in Las Cruces, N.M., where Herrera and Kaiser documented the pilgrimage that honors La Virgen de Guadalupe, a Roman Catholic icon of the Virgin Mary.
Then, the work took the authors to Juarez and Palomas, Mexico, where they eventually traveled the border from San Diego, Calif., to Brownsville, Texas.
"The main title 'Sagrado' means sacred," Herrera said. "In our book, we define sacred as when two or more gather in the name of community. The power of culture and community is a beautiful thing to behold."
Herrera's partnership with Kaiser began in 2007. He said he immediately admired the photographer's close-up images and use of old-fashioned 35-millimeter film.
"With film he has limited opportunities to capture the story, which forces him to study and know his subject very well," Herrera said. "It often only comes down to one shot and he's good enough to get it."
Romero joined the project midway, which led to the third dimension in the book.
"The book became as strong as it is because of our inter-disciplinary, collaborative efforts," Herrera said. "It's truly a testament to teamwork, which is not always easy, but often much richer."
Herrera teaches Chicano/a literature and film as an associate professor of Spanish in the College of Arts and Sciences at NMSU, where he is a member of the Hispanic Faculty/Staff Caucus. He has guest edited a special issue on Chicano/a literature for the prestigious Cuban journal "Casa de las Americas." He has also published a literary anthology titled, "Before/Beyond Borders: An Anthology of Chicano/a Literature" in 2010 with Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Romero, a native of Embudo, N.M., is the author of two collections of poetry, "In the Gathering of Silence" (1996) and "A Poetry of Remembrance: New and Rejected Works" (2008). In 2010, he was awarded the honorary post of New Mexico Centennial Poet Laureate. He currently teaches in Chicano Studies at the University of New Mexico.
Kaiser is a freelance photographer based out of Las Cruces, N.M., who has worked as a photojournalist for more than 20 years. Design, color and composition are the hallmarks of his images, capturing the fleeting moments of interplay between formality and serendipity. His work has been widely published in magazines, newspapers and television news, including the Associated Press, The Washington Post, The New York Times, ABC News, The San Francisco Chronicle, The London Sunday Times and The Scientific American Magazine.
For more information about the book, contact Herrera at firstname.lastname@example.com. It may be pre-ordered at Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Sagrado-Photopoetics-Chicano-Homeland-Querencias/dp/0826353541, or Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sagrado-spencer-r-herrera/1114866186?ean=9780826353542.
© 2013 New Mexico State University Board of Regents


text:
'After May,' What?
Something in the Air
Une adolescence dans l'après-Mai: Lettre à Alice Debord
Something in the Air, the suggestively vague title given to the English-language release of Olivier Assayas's film Après Mai, brings to mind Thunderclap Newman's 1969 hit of the same name (perhaps as an inescapable earworm, for persons of a certain age). Very much of its time, the song wanly if not complacently urges its listeners to "get together," because the revolution is "here" and, assuredly, "right." "Revolution" was an omnipresent concept in the Western world for several years beginning in 1968, although it could mean anything from an imminent sociopolitical event of considerable magnitude to the certainty that the under-thirty demographic was in the process of imposing its consumer preferences upon the world.
If the latter meaning was prevalent in the United States, especially after 1970 or so, matters were quite different in France, to the extent that a film titled After May needn't specify a year for most people, including those born much later, to identify it as 1968. The events of May 1968, when a series of spontaneous uprisings by students in and around Paris were joined by workers at several large industrial complexes, came tantalizingly close to revolutionary conditions before being undermined, ironically enough, by the Communist Party and the trade unions. For years afterward, idealistic youth sought to regain that momentum or at least recapture that fleeting instant of liberation, that sense that life could be reinvented, that every road was open to them. A film called Something in the Air is a promise; a film called After May, on the other hand, would seem to advertise a comedown.
A recurring if fleeting image in the early part of Assayas's movie is a crude graphic from a Youth Liberation Front leaflet: an upraised arm holds a rifle, but it also holds a flower, and it is emerging from the neck of an electric guitar. That sums up well enough the menu of contradictions on offer to the youth of 1971, those too young to have experienced the events of 1968 except as distant spectators, who wanted fun as much as they wanted revolution—much to the disgust of their older siblings, who either considered revolution to be a potentially hazardous annoyance or fun to be a petit-bourgeois distraction.
The movie is intended as a portrait of that microgeneration (which also happens to be mine; I'm older than Assayas by eight months). The story is semi-autobiographical, based on a book-length essay he published in 2005, Une adolescence dans l'après-Mai, which in turn began as a letter to Alice Debord, widow of Guy Debord, founder of the Situationist International. Assayas had been helping Alice prepare the rerelease of her husband's films, and she seems to have asked him to account for himself.
Assayas's movie follows a group of teenagers as…
This is exclusive content for subscribers only.
Get unlimited access to The New York Review for just $1 an issue!
Continue reading this article, and thousands more from our archive, for the low introductory rate of just $1 an issue. Choose a Print, Digital, or All Access subscription.
If you are already a subscriber, please be sure you are logged in to your nybooks.com account.


text:
Serves 4
1 pound Mostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
12 oz. frozen small shrimp, thawed
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
1 cup fresh orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, warm 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over high heat in a large non-stick wok or skillet. Stir-fry the shrimp until firm, opaque and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan and stir-fry the carrots for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and scallions and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp.
When pasta is done, drain it well. Add pasta, shrimp and orange juice to skillet and toss until hot, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.


text:
Crocheted Bracelet
March 20, 2010
Here's a little morning craftiness for you! Finished this last night but was too tired to snap pics. I'm really happy with how it turned out, I'm probably going to make a few more. I used this pattern.
Off to the LA Marathon Expo to pick up my racing bib–Happy Saturday!
No comments yet


text:
An international survey of 11 developed countries, American adults are the most likely to forego treatment due to the cost, struggle to pay bills, and spend the most out-of-pocket on treatment.
The results revealed that in 2013 37% of U.S. adults either didn't see a doctor, didn't seek the recommended treatment, or failed to fill a prescription because of prohibitive costs. This compares with only 4% of respondents in the UK and 6% in Sweden.
The 11-country survey from The Commonwealth Fund highlighted Americans' general frustration with their healthcare costs, accessibility, and complexity compared with peer nations.
The survey found 41% of insured and uninsured U.S. adults spent $1,000 out-of-pocket on health care in the past year, not including premiums. High deductibles and cost-sharing, along with no limits on out-of-pocket costs, may explain why even insured people in the U.S. struggled to afford needed health care, the researchers said.
This was the highest rate of the 11 countries surveyed. In Australia, the second more expensive, 25% of respondents spent $1,000 out-of-pocket. Switzerland was also expensive, with 24% spending $1,000 out-of-pocket.
Nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans either had trouble, or couldn't pay medical bills. This is compared to 13% of adults in the next highest country, France. In Norway, the UK and Sweden 6% of people, or less, reported having the same problems paying their bills.
The U.S system particularly stands out in the survey because of the high costs, and the fact the U.S. is the only nation without universal care for basic medical needs. The study does show however, where an insurance gap exists, consumers in other countries skip care as well.
In New Zealand for example, state health insurance doesn't include dental cover, consequently, 41% of adults haven't seen a dentist in the last two years. In Australia the rate is 28%, slightly above that of the U.S. at 27%.
The Commonwealth Fund study also included the latest figures for healthcare spending, U.S. spending in 2011 averaged $8,174 per person. The nation spending the next-largest amount was Switzerland, at $5,643 per person.
"All of these countries enacted universal or near universal health coverage decades ago," said Cathy Schoen, the Commonwealth Fund's senior vice president and lead author of the report.
"This study, which offers benchmarks to assess the progress of U.S. health reforms from an international perspective, clearly underscores the need to simplify our health insurance system and ensure that people can get and afford the care they need."


text:
Ensure that you get the most out of your college education. Look through our resource articles for tips on studying, writing, and research, as well as guidelines on the non-academic aspects of earning your degree, such as transferring credits and financial aid.
How Online Learning Works
Taking Online Classes The responsibility of mastering course material and knowing when to reach out to an instructor falls to online students in a more definite way than traditional students. Without designated classrooms and times, online students have to be proactive about staying involved and focused on their coursework. Schedule Formats Full-time online students can […]
Transfer Student Guide
Whether you're considering transferring within the year or you've already started your applications, we've got everything you need to know about what to expect from the transfer process and how to minimize the losses of time, credits or cash you might incur along the way.
Guide to Campus Safety for College Students
College students contend with violent crime, robberies, identity theft, and sexual assault every day. Regardless of the perceived risks in a given location, all college students should follow a few basic safety guidelines to protect themselves on and off campus.
College Guide for Current and Prospective LGBT Students
Many schools have adopted a culture of awareness and respect for the LGBT community. The following guide should get you started on your search for a comfortable school environment.
A Citation Guide for Digital Resources
Web research is a major part of college projects and essays. Make sure you know how to appropriately cite your digital sources to avoid issues of misrepresentation or plagiarism.
Guide to Online Academic Research
There are some key points to keep in mind when conducting web-based research. Explore our list of academic search options and learn about search engines, evaluating your sources, and organizing your research.
Writing Center
Review the written communication standards found in both academic and professional settings. We'll address the basics of grammar and punctuation, different writing styles, and citation formats.
Guide to Earning Credit Before College
Many students choose to jumpstart their college careers with credit via assessment options and high school programs. Make sure you understand the benefits, challenges, and eligibility of these methods.
Student Loan Guide
We examine the ins and outs of federal and private student loans: eligibility factors, terms of borrowing, and your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. Learn more about the various loan options available.
College Guide for U.S. Service Members
For active duty soldiers, veterans, and families of active or inactive military members, there are programs and services that help with college goals. Browse through a list of support programs and funding opportunities.
International Studies in the U.S.
Choosing a graduate program at a US college or university can be a challenge for international students, because the system by which the programs operate is quite different than most other countries. The following steps can be helpful when going through the selection process.
Career Planning
All career seekers are served well by strategically preparing for future opportunities. A key tool in strategic career planning is the Career Project – viewing a career as a project, and taking on the role of project manager. This article offers guidance on how to undertake a Career Project.


text:
Gamespot Score:n/a
My score:7.3
(+)Pros: - Is a browser game, - Incredibly addictive when you first start up the game, - Card designs are great, - Game mechanics are simple and fun, - Tons of useful side activities via the lab, - Actually has a decently interesting lore behind the characters, - Is a browser game.
(-)Cons: - No effort in the story or lore other than card descriptions or small dungeon conversations, - Combat is rather luck based, - Very difficult to acquire different types of cards without tokens.
Gameplay time: -
"Sword girls" is super moe. I am serious. Ever wanted to play an anime card game where cute girls are on every card? Want to enter a world where girls fight for you against your opponent? Enter the world of "Sword girls"! Yes, I know it is a browser game, but if its something this awesome, its hard to resist. Being an online collectable trading card game, there is little effort you need to enjoy "Sword girls", especially if you're a fan of anime-ish girls. If you like card games, mainly stuff like "Magic:The Gathering", "Duel Masters" or "Yu-gi-oh", you can easily relate to sword girls, and get into it rather easily.
Well color me crazy but there is actually a pretty interesting lore/story going in "Sword girls"'s background. It takes the course of 4 faction types, the Vita, Academy, Crux and Darklore. Each of these factions have a leader, and they all have their own story/background. All leading to the fate of a young girl named Vernika, and how the dispute between the factions happened. It is an interesting tale, but it takes quite some effort to further research or delve into this enthralling tale other than what's already provided in the game.
|A glimpse at the deck construction screen.
Lets go through the basics first. The most important part about about a card game, is the way it is played. In this case I'll call it the battle system. The battle system of "Sword girls" is fairly simple and before you know it, you'll catch on quickly. The tutorial starts off slow, but quickly brings you up to speed on how to play the game in the first dungeon. Before you know it, you're already a natural beating up on all your AI opponents. Each side starts with one character unit, with their own LIFE value. If the LIFE value of a character reaches 0, that player loses the game. Simple enough right? This is similar to games like "Magic:The Gathering" or "Yu-gi-oh".
Other than the character, there are 5 other slots on each player's side of the field to either put down follower or spell cards. You can only have 5 cards on your side of the field at once. Spell cards vanish after use, leaving the slot it was placed at empty. Followers will stay until they are defeated. Followers have a base stat value of 3 numbers. One number represents its attack value, one its defense value and the last one is its stamina. In order for a follower to successfully attack the opposing character, their field must be empty first, thus all enemy followers must be defeated before you can hit them. Another thing is that each card has their own cost, and a field can only have up to 10 cost worth of cards. When a follower gets destroyed, the character that owns that follower takes damage equal to the cost of that monster.
|How battles look like.
Of course there are a whole ton of different effects and themes the game has to offer, but I won't go too in depth. Overall the system is fun and you can easily dump dozens of hours in when you first get started. Doing quests will net you all sorts of rewards including tokens, which you use to purchase booster packs for more cards. Combine all these together and you'll have a dangerously addictive start to the game. You'll be playing match after match non-stop to clear dungeons and reap rewards from quests. To top it off, since I freaking love anime, the card designs really appeal to me. Not only are they all beautiful girls, they all have different designs and seem very varied. A job well done here! Freaking love the girls!
There are also a ton of fun side activities via the lab. In the lab, you can do a huge variety of things. Such include card crafting, which requires ingredients. You can also do various other things such as gathering materials, exchanging cards, giving "gifts" to your characters to "evolve" them into another different variation with different effects. There are also stuff like breaking down unwanted cards into materials are sending specific cards to the gym to gain more EXP for that card. These can eat up a lot of play time, since this is where you will be spending most of your time in to actually GET more new cards for your deck.
There are some gripes I have with "Sword girls". Yes I know its a free game and all but I find getting new cards to be a huge pain after awhile. Sure you get your initial tokens through quests and after that you have to work your ass off to craft cards that you actually want. This takes a long time as materials are usually hard to come by in dungeons. The story is also not really taken further other than dungeon conversations and card descriptions. This is a pity as you have to go to the official site and READ up the story to fascinate yourself in its interesting lore. Finally, one small thing in combat is that your targets are all random when your followers attack. This can be annoying at times, and you WILL lose a game that you were stomping just because of this. Happened to me many times.
Yes, "Sword girls" has its issues, but as with many other online games, it is absolutely free. It is a browser game, YES, A BROWSER GAME. You need no download whatsoever, and starting it up takes less than a few seconds, it is super convenient and you will learn to appreciate it. As a free collectable card game, it does its job well, just expect a slow rate of getting new cards. Or, you can always go for tokens if you really want to support the game. Its addictive as hell at the start, and even after you get pass that phase, it still stands as a solid free to play card game.
Happy gaming!


text:
Initially you can view the webinar live in the window below. Then within 30 minutes, the archived version will appear here and on the DearMYRTLE YouTube Channel.
If you'd like to participate in future DearMYRTLE's Hangouts, join the DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/104382659430904043232
If you'd like to subscribe to DearMYRTLE's YouTube channel, where these hangouts are automatically archived, see: http://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE.
Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt :)
Your friend in genealogy.
Blog: http://blog.DearMYRTLE.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DearMYRTLE
G+ DearMYRTLE Community
Twitter: @DearMYRTLE
G+: +Pat Richley-Erickson
Second Life: Clarise Beaumont


text: SEMICON West connects the entire extended supply chain, all in one place and at one time. You'll connect with the best in the business — from materials, equipment, design, manufacturing, system integration, and demand channels to new verticals and adjacencies such as flexible hybrid electronics, MEMS and sensors, and more. It's the premier place to re-connect with your contacts and make new ones to drive your business forward.


text:
Task Force on Disabilities Services and Compliance
Date enacted or revised:
Responsible for advising the President on services for students with disabilities. The Task Force on Disabilities Services and Compliance is chaired by the Chief Diversity Officer and is composed of a representative from Safety, the Library, Disability Services and Student Health Services. This committee reports to the President.


text:
Researchers know a lot about how various factors associated with income level affect a child's learning: parents' educational attainment; how parents read to, play with and respond to their children; the quality of early care and early education; access to consistent physical and mental health services and healthy food. Poor children's limited access to these fundamentals accounts for a good chunk of the achievement gap, which is why conceiving of it instead as an opportunity gap makes a lot more sense.
But we rarely discuss the impact of concentrated poverty—and of racial and socioeconomic segregation—on student achievement. James Coleman's widely cited 1966 report Equality of Educational Opportunity has drawn substantial attention to the influence of family socioeconomic status on a child's academic achievement. However, as Richard Kahlenberg, Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation, notes: "Until very recently, the second finding, about the importance of reducing concentrations of school poverty, has been consciously ignored by policymakers, despite publication of study after study that confirmed Coleman's findings."
It's time that we stop ignoring it. The past few decades have seen increasing income polarization, with the top 1 percent reaping the vast majority of societal gains, the middle class shrinking, and those at the bottom losing ground. As a result, concentrated poverty is more potent and relevant an issue than ever. Add to that the fact that 2012 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of William Julius Wilson's groundbreaking book, The Truly Disadvantaged, and we have every reason to reexamine the life realities, impacts and policy implications of segregation and entrenched, concentrated US poverty.
Wilson's research explains how a combination of northward migration among African-American families, disproportionate loss of jobs in the industries in which they worked and the mass migration of middle-class black families from city centers to suburbs, created an underclass comprised of the truly disadvantaged: concentrated ghettos of poor, unemployed, under-educated families with dim school and life prospects, largely headed by single black women. Although Wilson's work spurred multiple policy fields and thousands of studies on concentrated poverty, the reality for those experiencing it remains tragically unchanged. The number and proportion of families living in concentrated poverty dropped briefly during the boom years of the 1990s, but it has since increased again and even spread further:
[T]he problem of poverty concentration is growing, and the type of district grappling with the issue is no longer confined to those in urban areas. According to the U.S. Department of Education's Condition of Education, 47% of elementary students now attend majority low-income schools, and the proportion of high-poverty schools has grown from 34 % in 1999 to 47 % in 2008. A 2010 Brookings Institution report, "The Suburbanization of Poverty," found that in the nation's largest metropolitan areas, more poor people live in large suburbs than in their primary cities. (Kahlenberg p.3)
This trend frustrates efforts to improve educational achievement among low-income and minority students. Concentrated poverty plays a key role in explaining why poor white students perform better on tests, on average, than African-American students with similar family incomes. Not only are white children much less likely than their black peers to live in poverty (12.5 percent versus 37 percent), among those who are poor, only 12 percent of white children live in concentrated poverty, while nearly half of poor African-American children do. Black students are thus much more likely to attend schools in which most of their classmates are also poor. It isn't hard to imagine the impact of this divide: black students disproportionately lack peers whose parents went to college and who take for granted that they will go; their schools and the pathways to them are more likely to be dangerous; their PTAs are comprised of parents with little political power to get the school system to meet their demands; and too many parents are overwhelmed by factors that render help with homework a major challenge—multiple or late-night jobs, cramped and unhealthy housing, lack of heat, and insufficient food.
Breaking up concentrated poverty and reducing segregation at the neighborhood and school levels offers tremendous potential. As Kahlenberg points out, "on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), low-income fourth grade students given the chance to attend more-affluent schools in math are two years ahead of low-income students stuck in high-poverty schools."
Dr. Heather Schwartz, policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, also finds that socioeconomic integration trumps extra resources in boosting achievement. In her rigorous study of Montgomery County, Maryland, schools, low-income students whose subsidized housing assignments enabled them to attend very low-poverty schools closed more of the achievement gap with their high-income peers than did low-income students in higher-poverty schools who received an additional $2,000—monies which were devoted to extended learning time, smaller classes, and specialized professional development.
Effective policies exist to de-concentrate poverty and desegregate schools. Montgomery County showcases one of the smartest: laws that require developers to set aside a proportion of new housing units for subsidized housing, so that rather than creating ghettos of all-poor families (and resource-poor schools to go with them), lower-income families are able to reside in higher-income areas, and their children attend higher-income schools. Counties and cities across the country are exploring and adopting less restrictive zoning laws, since minimum-acreage lot requirements inherently lead to income segregation and force the concentration of poverty in less-restricted regions. The Century Foundation's recent book, The Future of School Integration, advocates school "choice" focused on integrating students through voluntary inter-district transfer, and magnet schools that draw students of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds without busing, by making the case to today's parents that a twenty-first-century education requires no less.
As the United States increasingly regresses toward a Gilded Age of haves and have-nots—in terms of income, education, and opportunity—taking on concentrated poverty is critical. Indeed, Richard Rothstein and Mark Santow assert in their recent paper that, until we do so, education reform efforts are all but doomed. Continuing to consign so many children and families to communities devoid of pathways out of poverty is tantamount to throwing away our greatest resource for the twenty-first century: human potential.


text:
Apps • Sorted By
A fixed price is best for jobs where the scope and timeframe are well-defined.
An hourly rate is best for ongoing work or jobs where the scope and timeframe are flexible.
We use cookies to make interactions with our websites and services easy and meaningful, to better understand how they are used and to tailor advertising. You can read more and make your cookie choices here. By continuing to use this site you are giving us your consent to do this.


text:
You might remember that a few posts ago I wanted your opinions on which was the best setting spray to get. I had decided to pick up the Mac Fix+ when I got an email asking if I wanted to try a new setting spray; the Balance Me Skin Bright Toning Mist*. Of course I wanted to try this, because as well as acting as a toner and setting spray, it also has added skincare benefits that hydrate and plump the skin.
Balance Me describe the facial mist as a 'non-drying, natural facial spritz with a sophisticated blend of super hydrating hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, balancing Chamomille Floral Water, revitalising Neroli and sophisticated Spikenard to offer skin an instant hit of moisture'. It also has added 'brightening Bergamot to leave complexions primed, plumped, replenished and dewy'.
The Skin Bright Toning mist can be used in the various ways; as a toner over cleansed skin, to set makeup, to hydrate during the day and to refresh tired skin. It takes the concept of a standard skin mist and revitalises it! Not to mention the space and money saved from such a multi purpose product.
The mist is also suitable to be used all year round, it helps to protect against dryness caused by hot climates, air conditioning, cold weather and central heating. I can imagine it's going to be really useful in Winter as I have the heaters on a lot and they can draw all the moisture out of your skin.
So first of all, let me talk you though my experience of it. I was mainly interested in using this as a setting spray both underneath and on top of my base to give it that flawless look. So I would apply two sprays before I applied foundation to act as a primer, and then another two after I had applied foundation and any cream/liquid products. The nozzle is really easy to use and gives a good coverage used about half an armful away, the main thing is to try to position it towards the centre of your face. I found that foundation went really well over it (I used the Vichy 3D Correction see here), and it looked just as smooth as if I had applied my favourite L'Oreal primer. I then powdered the Vichy foundation to get rid of any excess shine and I then sprayed another two pumps which helped get rid of the powdered look and to give my skin more of a healthy glow.
I must admit, I did think it was going to be quite dewy as that seems to be the trend lately. However, I think it gives more of a natural, radiant and subtle glow, than anything more on the shiny side. Although, my face is currently more shinier than natural but that's due to our late Summer.
I'm not normally one for toners as I don't think they're absolutely necessary, but again I would prefer this over other toners as it doesn't have Alcohol in it (which is super drying for dry skin). This also has no parabens, sulphates, petroleum, mineral oils, silicones, dea, pegs, propylene glycol, artificial fragrances and colours (what a mouthful!).
I was using this over Eid as well. Eid, for me, is basically two things; lot's of makeup and lot's of food haha! Sometimes my base can start looking a bit tired if it's a long day so this really helped with breathing some life back into my foundation and skin. The skin mist is perfect for long occasions too as you can just pop it into your bag and go. The compact packaging makes it perfect for on the go, and it includes a decently sized 30ml. I wasn't really focusing on the longevity of my makeup as any of the products could have been affecting it, but it fared well throughout the day.
The main reason I had initially wanted to purchase the Mac Fix+ was that you can use it with eyeshadows for a better colour pay off and finish. I decided to try this out with the Balance Me Skin Bright Toning Mist. I sprayed some of it onto an eyeshadow brush and then picked up a shimmery gold shade. It did infact work; the colour pay off was amazing and the shimmery shadow looked great! The only downside is that you might run out of the mist pretty quickly if you do this often.
The formula of the Skin Bright Toning Mist is quite light, it looks like water but it's slightly bubbly. The droplets also feel quite fine when you dispense it. The packaging consists of a clear outer glass bottle, with a white coated container on the inside. Due to the inner container being painted white it will probably be hard to tell how much product you have left in the long term.
For comparison, I also have the Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist (RRP £18) and the Love Your Skin London Floral Hydrating Spritzer (RRP £19.99). Whilst there is a lot of hype around the Jurlique mist especially, I didn't get on with these two. I thought they were over perfumed and didn't really make much of a difference. The Balance Me Mist has a much subtler scent, which disappears after application, and the results are also more long lasting.
I was also sent some samples of the Moisture Rich Face Cream* and the Radiance Face Oil* to try. The Moisture Rich Face Cream is suitable for normal to dry and sensitive skin. It claims to treat and prevent dry patches and improve the skin's elasticity. The formula of the cream is on the rich side, as stated, however it sinks in well and you don't need much either. It really delivers for dry to very dry skin, as soon as I apply it I can feel the difference. My skin feels moisturised, soothed and hydrated, and it stays this way for the rest of the day. It is a bit tacky initially but it dies down to give a semi-matte finish. The cream does have a bit of a scent but it's not too strong, and it disappears once you've applied it. I will definitely look at purchasing a full size of this in Winter, it really does live up to it's claims and it's impressed me!
The Radiance Face Oil is suitable for all skin types, and claims to deeply hydrate skin and reduce scarring and discolouration. The oil feels quite thin in consistency, however I didn't feel like it absorbed fully into the skin when applied. I initially used it during the night but I didn't wake up to deeply nourished skin like I was expecting, my skin wasn't drinking it up like I thought it would. I then decided to try it out in the morning before my base and I think it can give a lovely glow under makeup. However, for me the scent is too powerful to try out the full size product. I'm not sure if this applies to face oils in general, because I tried one out in Boots to compare and that was quite strong too.
Overall, I have really enjoyed trying out the Balance Me Skin Bright Toning Mist*. It's a great multi-purpose product. You can find it here online, or instore at John Lewis. It's more affordable at £12.50 compared to a lot of high end, and even some drugstore, setting sprays. It's multiple uses also makes it a lot more budget friendly, and I would repurchase this if it runs out. I also really like the Moisture Rich Face Cream, and I would really recommend it if you have dry skin and haven't found the right cream for you yet.


text:
All purchases are charged in GBP and prices in other currencies are provided as a guideline only and are subject to fluctuation
Projector Fog Light Kit (Black)
To Fit: Mercedes A Class (W169) 2005-2009
Enhance the front of your Mercedes with this stylish fog lamp upgrade kit.
Designed to meet or exceed OE design standards, furthermore each of these parts is subject to rigorous testing on and off vehicle prior to being released to the marketplace.
Also available with a chrome finish!
Not suitable for vehicles with AMG styling Kit.
PFS Parts Ltd. is a specialist parts company established in 2003. This site offers a 'one-stop' online parts shop for Mercedes Benz and Smart car parts at great prices. We can supply a huge selection of parts, including genuine Mercedes parts, aftermarket parts and performance parts for both Mercedes Benz and Smart cars! Click for more about PFS Parts...


text:
Recently added item(s)
You have no items in your shopping bag.
Going out tonight? Dazzle your friends with the stylish Design Name Long Sleeve T-Shirt from The Mountain. Shop our huge selection of tees and wear one every day of the week
Made of 100% ring spun cotton, this tee features an attractive feminine cut, perfectly suited for women of all ages. Offers a slightly scooped, non-restrictive neckline, and double needle hems
After just one wash you will not know where the print ends and the shirt begins. Our unique printing process actually pulls the dye color out of the shirt and leaves the ink color behind,
1-12 of 13
Sign up for our email newsletter & be the first to hear about our special promotions & deals.


text:
Main Content
DHPA Jewish Historical Resources
Wabash County
Wabash County Jewish History Wabash County, located in north-central Indiana was named for the Wabash River. Its largest city, Wabash, became the county seat in 1835. The area developed in response to the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal, part of an ambitious state project to provide waterway transportation across Indiana. North Manchester, the second largest city in Wabash County, is home to Manchester College. From its founding through the turn of the nineteenth century, Jewish immigrants played an important role in shaping the history and development of Wabash County. Concentrated mostly within the city of Wabash, there was also a Jewish presence in North Manchester, with other families scattered throughout the county.
Wabash Canning
Simon Brothers Building


text:
Dear friends,
I bought a Christmas tree on Sunday. For most people this would not be remarkable; for me, however, it represents my first tree purchase in more than a decade.
I'm notoriously cheap when it comes to some things. Food is not one of them. Certain other necessary items such as fashionable clothing and shoes and purses are also not among the things I scrimp on. Nor are Christmas gifts.
But holiday decorations — I'm always looking for 80% off or better. Which explains why I only buy lights and wrapping paper and such on the day after Christmas and why our family used the same faux Christmas tree for as long as everybody can remember.
When we left Oklahoma 18 months ago, our not-so-gently-used Christmas tree had long passed its expiration date so we tossed it rather than pack it. The problem was, once we settled into our new home I couldn't find a tree I considered suitable for our thoroughly modern home.
Maybe I was homesick. Maybe I was too sentimental to unpack all my careworn ornaments and hang them on a new tree in a place that didn't yet feel like home. Or, maybe, as I claimed, a traditional tree would look silly in my contemporary living area. Whatever the reason, I decided to make my own "modern" tree. (It was a cinch. Mr. Mom cut a tree branch and I spray painted it, strung a bit of tinsel and lights, and hung a few tree-themed ornaments.)
At the time, I thought it was Charlie-Brown cool and funky, my own little art installation. Holiday visitors to our home said they liked it, but I secretly wondered if they were just being polite.
See what you think:
Anyway, this year I just couldn't get revved up to create another funky tree. Even though Kate is off to college and there's no way I could ever talk Parker or Mr. Mom into helping me decorate a traditional tree, I was itching to pull out all my beloved ornaments collected since my childhood and throughout my kids' school years.
For me, Christmas is about cherished memories and my memories, for better or worse, are inexplicably tied to my ornaments. There's the ones I made in grade school and gave to my mother. There's the ones I sold to raise money for my high school cheerleading squad. There's the ones given to me in college by my sorority sisters. There's the ones hand-painted and given to me by a family friend. There's several given to me by coworkers over the years. There's the ones collected for my children, who were allowed to select their favorite Disney characters and Barbie dolls. There's a slew of "Baby's First Christmas" and 2nd, and 3rd, and so on, for both Kate and Parker. And then there's the ones Kate and Parker made in grade school out of dough or Popsicle sticks and beads. There's far too many to fit on a single tree, but that's part of the fun, rotating the display each year.
So I broke down and bought a new tree. I decided to give it a run in the den, where the furniture and colors are far more traditional and where a tree overloaded with homespun ornaments won't look so out of place. I think I'll spend Saturday decorating the new tree and playing Christmas carols and walking down memory lane and probably even getting weepy, but what's the Christmas season without a few tears, nostalgic or otherwise?
With gratitude {for a lifetime of Christmas memories packed away in tissue paper},
Joan, who invites you to tell me about your Christmas tree and favorite ornaments because she's convinced she can't be the only woman who knows and treasures the origin of every single ornament in her stash


text:
Delays in Trade Agreement with EU, Walmart Providing Sustainable Products
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says disagreements regarding sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) are delaying U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations.
The EU's SPS issues mostly concern pork, poultry and beef, particularly ractopamine in pork and artificial growth hormones in beef. The U.S. poultry industry is partially banned from the EU because of the EU's position on chlorinated chicken.
European politicians say they will not import hormone beef because they would have to change their basic legislation.
- More than a dozen of Walmart's suppliers have committed to providing products produced using sustainable agriculture practices.
Participating suppliers' efforts are expected to bring eight million acres of farmland into sustainable agriculture programs and eliminate six million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Walmart also announced plans for a sustainability store on its website which would allow customers to identify brands making efforts to lead sustainability within a category by tagging them with a special icon.


text:
Words rarely fail Bradley Cooper, and he's hoping "The Words" won't either.
While he serves as both star and executive producer of the drama, which weaves a complex multi-story tapestry out of a tale of literary plagiarism, Cooper's got more than a professional or creative investment in "The Words." The film was co-written and co-directed by his childhood friends from Philadelphia, Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal, who've been cultivating the story for over a decade, making it a genuine labor of love for the 37-year-old star.
In keeping with the movie's themes, Cooper reflects on living a life in the arts – both in the struggling years and the era of red-hot successes, both of which he knows a little something about.
On coping with the regular cycle of rejection that comes with a creative career:
"Actually, when I first started auditioning, I didn't realize – and I'm not even kidding – that you actually could book a job. I remember like after a week, I was hanging out with my friends and yeah, I got a couple of callbacks. That was a very successful weekend because I always had another job. So when I actually started…I still remember like when I booked "Sex in the City," I was very frightened because I had to actually DO the job. I didn't really understand that concept. Believe me: 'It's not a videotape and this is a room where I actually have to be like on the street – What do you mean? With Sarah Jessica Parker? Are you kidding?' So I came at it from another side where rejection was normal and getting it was odd."
On experiencing success and the challenge of trying to maintain it going forward:
"I remember being in school and Meryl Streep came to our school and said that the easiest thing is to do your first good movie but then to do your second, that's the hardest…You know, I don't really look at it that way. It depends, I guess, where your goal is and if your goal is to just grow as an actor, then everything's an opportunity, so that's how I look at it. Everything's an opportunity. It's not that this has to land and this has to land. I don't want to act or create in a bubble. I care very much about how things are received and want them to be enjoyed, but I don't see anything bringing more pressure than not."
On appreciating why his writer character in "The Words" makes some questionable moral choices:
"I see Rory as a man who's not really a man and grappling with what it is to be a man, and I think his Achilles heel is his impatience. And the thing that I really liked about the script, the hook for me, was the fact that he actually is a good writer. He's not a poor writer who's just looking for any way to get success. He's a writer that has talent, but he's just so preoccupied with living up to some idea of who he thinks he should be and that's his fatal flaw."
On working opposite much-admired actors – in this case, Jeremy Irons:
"[It was] a dream, yeah. I think excitement superseded any nervousness. Sometimes you have a feeling about somebody, but he is a very welcoming individual. Like a lot of great actors – they make you feel comfortable. I remember the most nervous I've ever been was to meet Christopher Walken during "Wedding Crashers," and talk about a guy who puts you at ease! I mean, I just kind of fell in love with him, and the same thing with Robert De Niro. And Jeremy Irons follows suit completely, and Liam Neeson – all these sort of icons that I've had the honor to work with have all had one thread, which is normalcy. I mean, he's a very normal guy. He was great and everybody felt that way. I mean, these two guys never directed a movie before and Jeremy Irons shows up and he made everybody feel completely at ease. I mean, he could have just come in like a wrecking crew and destroyed everything, and he didn't. Quite the opposite and we had to do it in 25 days and he had tons of dialogue. It's not like he could, say, 'Let's talk about the scene,' and 'Let me take my time and figure out where I want to sit on the bench.' It was like, 'No we've got to do this, boom. We're going to lay the track here, we're going to shoot the scene,' and he was game."
On returning for one more go-round with the "Hangover" fellas:
"I just got so lucky: Todd Phillips is, in my opinion, the best comedic director around and he's a real filmmaker and Zack [Galifianakis] and Ed [Helms] are incredible and Ken Jeong has just grown and grown. He's a wonderful actor and we got great actors coming aboard this third one too so I can't wait. And I love Phil – I love that character."
On that day job that got him through the no-role-booking period:
"It was at the Morgan Hotel as a doorman, 38th and Madison. Do you need a taxi? I've still got it!"
Bradley Cooper: "The Words" with Friends
"The Hangover" actor talks working with his icons and the jobs that kept him going during the lean times.
Words rarely fail Bradley Cooper, and he's hoping "The Words" won't either.


text:
Hi all, I hope that I find you well! I haven't blogged for a long while and wondered if I would remember how, but it doesn't seem that blogger has changed too much since last year!
This post is prompted by some of my lovely friends who said that they have been checking my blog and nothing has changed for ages!
We are so lucky to have the sea front at the end of our road, the beautiful sunsets always make an amazing photo opportunity. I couldn't resist taking this photo of my husband showing my youngest son how to skip pebbles across the water.
Another page prompted by a day at the beach is of my eldest son....
Like many teenagers he hates having his photo taken, so for now I have to take a quick shot of him when he is not looking!
Have a wonderful day!


text:
Call us toll free 0800 1800 900
October 18, 2019
6pm – 11pm
Byron's South End
2600 Youngblood St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Through 12 weeks of raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies, our Champions will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At the campaign's conclusion, we will join together to celebrate each other's accomplishments, honor the Champions' collective impact, and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!
Caroline Hudson
Charles Robinson
Daniella Bernal
Debra Kennedy
Elizabeth Bateson
Jennifer Shoffner
Julianna White
Nicole Brewer
Peggy Reimann
Samantha Terres
Scott Robinson
Valerie Vetoe
Andrew Matznick
Whitney Whetten
George Hedrick
Come raise a glass to our Champions and officially launch the contest
Support your favorite Champion (or Champions – you can have more than one!)
Eat, drink, and be merry – celebrate all our Champions and crown the winner
All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.


text:
The Hook - Charlottesville's weekly newspaper, news magazine
Search this site:
Martha Trujillo
What do you think about panhandling on the mall?
Published on
Nov 30th, 2012
32 comments
Related Season of giving: Is panhandling, vagrancy, destroying the Downtown Mall?
© 2002-2012 Better Publications LLC - The Hook
100 Second Street NW - Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-295-8700 (fax: 434-295-8097)


text:
The main purpose of this workshop is to exchange new ideas in strongly correlated electron systems and promote collaborations among researchers at the Perimeter Institute and the University of Illionis at Urbana-Champaign.
Last year, the first joint workshop between the two institutes was held at Urbana-Champaign with focus on topological quantum matter, application of holographic methods in condensed matter physics and Majorana fermions.
This year, Perimeter Institute plans to host the second joint workshop. The topics to be discussed in the workshop include the interplay between symmetry and topology in quantum many-body systems, entanglement in numerical simulations and experiments, quantum phase transitions and criticality.


text:
Venerable Monastic Martyrs of Saint Sava Lavra
Forty-four monks of the Saint Sava Lavra received the unfading crown of martyrdom about 614, during the reign of the emperor Heraclius (610-641).
The monastery was attacked by Arabs in search of plunder. When they were unable to find the treasure they expected, they became angry and murdered the defenseless Fathers. Some were beheaded, while others were hacked to pieces.
Saint Antiochus (December 24) has preserved an account of the martyrs in his "107th Homily." Dositheus also mentions them in his Dodekabiblos.
The saints commemorated today should not be confused with other martyrs of the Saint Sava Lavra, who suffered in 796 (March 20). The two dates reflect separate attacks on the monastery at different times. History tells us that barbarians raided the Saint Sava Lavra on several occasions.


text:
Sort by recommendedSort
Vince Camuto has become a global, coveted name in fashion design since he launched his eponymous label in 2005. Passionate about high-quality footwear, Vince Camuto's designs are bold, elegant and fashion-forward. The American brand now offers 30 categories of sportswear and lifestyle products including handbags, apparel, menswear and fragrance. Vince Camuto's range of statement necklaces are made for lovers of show-stopping, quality jewelry. From eccentric multi-strand necklaces to more delicate, silver-toned pendants, each piece exudes personality and style. Crystal-adorned pendants and geometric shapes combine to make a truly experimental, quirky range which retains classic beauty.


text:
Approximately three months ago I met up with two French bloggers who at that time were living and working in London but about to realise a project that truly celebrated their homeland. With the guidance and help of FrenchTrotters, the blogging team behind redingote.fr present La Belle Échoppe. This online store is the realisation of their dreams to create and curate commerce focussed on French craft. Simple, beautiful, well made goods with a history and an interesting approach. These are values that are behind all of their posts on redingote and shared by the selection of Clarent and Carole Dehlouz for FrenchTrotters. With aspirations of my own to one day open a store, I spoke with these two excited Frenchman and left inspired and in no doubt that this coming together would provide an interesting e-commerce offering.
"We wanted to do something together. As bloggers, you get to see a lot of brands, products and build relationships but you can also see what's missing or what could be improved. Living in London we watched the growing emergence of brands that celebrated . We don't really have brands like Albam, SEH Kelly and DS Dundee in France. There's not a great deal made in France and that is a real shame because it has a real heritage. With the support of French Trotters, who brought their expertise and knowledge we could showcase these French craftsmen and bring them in to the modern world."
Laurent de Meyrignac, redingote and La Belle Échoppe
On La Belle Eschoppe you will find a considered selection of beautiful objects crafted in France, and the curious user is talked through history, production methods and origins of the brands you will find in the boutique with the help of seductive editorial content. The group have scoured the full territory of France for products that would best showcase local craft and manufacture. Of course there are typical French products from the breton tops and sailor jumpers from Le Minor in Brittany to traditionally crafted berets from in Béarn, that enable you to dress up a stereotypical Frenchman (minus the baguette under the arm) whilst playing boules (they sell a beautiful set) but these are joined by modern wares that still have a tradition in France. For example, the online boutique sells Frenchtrotter's popular own brand that is produced in Paris alongside hand crafted desert boots made in Lower Normandy and bags by Bleu de Chauffe, a young brand that produces its collection in the south of France with organic products all sourced in France. It is this combination of history and modernity and the expected alongside the unexpected that really excites.
The site itself launched last month to widespread acclaim and this led to the team being invited to bring their concept to (capsule) tradeshow as a pop up venture. During my hot and hectic weekend in Paris it was great to see just how well redingote and FrenchTrotters have combined to realise La Belle Eschoppe. As much as I enjoy the experience of shopping online, it was a real pleasure to familiarise myself with their selection. I soon fell for their gallic charms. Below are a selection of pieces that caught my eye...
La Belle Eschoppe at (capsule)
An enticing table of French produce that demonstrates the sheer variety of products on offer. From the breton top to authentic Basque espadrilles to cookware.
What could be more French than these Breton shirts? Knitted and made by Le Minor which is a company located in the South-West of the Morbihan since 1965. Breton shirts have been worn by sailors of Brittany since 1858, when they first were introduced to equip the French Navy. They had twenty one blue stripes that were said to represent the number of battles that were won by Napoléon. The version that caught my eye and later found itself in my shopping bag has a little twist, it has one red stripe....Trafalgar maybe? For La Belle Échoppe, Le Minor has reissued the label "Spéciale Marine" of its origins.
These espadrilles are made by Don Quichosse in Mauléon, the European capital of the espadrille, located in the centre of the Basque country. Each element of the shoe is made in the workshop of Don Quichosse and is then welted together with the particular white thread by craftsmen in their own home.
Entirely made in Paris for Frenchtrotter, this shirt was crafted with the leftover cloth of luxury houses. This is why each design is limited to a few dozen pieces. The high quality of the cloth gives each shirt an amazing feel. Very high attention is given to the details : the buttons are made out of mother of pearl, the inside seams are protected, the pen pocket is reinforced and the label has been signed by the maker.
Bleu de Chauffe is a young French brand that has gathered the remaining traditional manufacturers around them to produce their collection. Mainly inspired by workwear, the bags are made in France out of materials that respect the environment. Raw edges and internal pockets are some of the features that make it an authentic product that will age beautifully.
Desert boots are a classic that will always be fashionable. Their simplicity instantly made them a classic that was copied in every way possible. For this version, Empreinte adds its know-how and uses only locally made materials in order to produce boot that is as friendly on the environment (the soles are partially made from recycled rubber) as it is on the eyes.
These pencils have been made in Lay, in the Loire by the French Pencil Company (Compagnie Française du Crayon) which is the last to still produce pencils in France.
Made in Chambéry, these luxury edition Opinel knives are as beautiful as they are dangerous. Laurent conceded that he had to reluctantly leave one of these at the security gate at Eurostar.
P. Frapin perfums has to win a przie for the most seductive tale. Born from a chance encounter between the cognac distiller of Frapin and David Frossard. The pair came together and were united by a shared passion for perfumes and cognac. Perfumes and cognac have remarkably similar making processes. Inspired by the story around the making of Cognac and the everyday life around the castle were it is produced, they decided to create P. Frapin & Cie.
In "Qualités de vie, objets des valeurs quotidienne" (which could be badly translated as "Qualities of life, objects of daily values"), Ermine Herscher lists with precision all the cult objects making a French daily life in 1991, to her "travelling through the France of objects is like getting a History book". It mirrors the ideals of La Belle Échoppe perfectly.
As mentioned above, La Belle Échoppe is a curation of French craft but it as interested in telling the story of these products as it is in selling them. The site, combined with the blog aims to showcase the craftsmanship, both traditional and modern, that combine to create each and every product on offer. Below are a few shots from recent factory visits..
Factory shots courtesy of La Belle Eschoppe
To concentrate on "Made in France" is a way for this group to focus their passion and knowledge on something they truly believe in. With La Belle Eschoppe, they've created a project on a human scale, in a sustainable way whilst forging privileged relationships with a variety of suppliers and craftsmen across France. All of this guarantees the best quality of products available in addition to reminding us all that there are still a lot of beautiful things which are still made in their beloved country. Vive l'artisanat de la France!


text:
Chicken with roots & chickpeas
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal590
- fat32g
- saturates8g
- carbs37g
- sugars0g
- fibre10g
- protein40g
- salt2.12g
- 4 chicken leg quarters
While it's the traditional Christmas bird, turkey is good to eat all year round, though…
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 4 carrots, cut into large chunks
The carrot, with its distinctive bright orange colour, is one of the most versatile root…
- 3 parsnips, cut into large chunks
The fact that the parsnip is a member of the carrot family comes as no surprise – it looks…
- 1 onion, cut into large chunks
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
- 440g can chickpea, rinsed and drained
- 400g can tomato
A member of the nightshade family (along with aubergines, peppers and chillies), tomatoes are in…
- chopped coriander, optional
Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Toss the chicken, oil, vegetables and seasoning together with some salt and pepper. Roast for 40 mins, shaking the pan every so often.
When the chicken and vegetables are cooked, lift the chicken onto plates, then put the roasting tin over a high heat. Tip in the chickpeas and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few mins, then stir in the coriander, if using. Serve with the chicken.


text:
Momentum Skills provides training and employability services to people with disabilities and those who are excluded.
We recruit people who will go the extra mile for the people we support.
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Momentum Skills.
A selection of community service that provide personal development or person centered day service.
Momentum Skills' programmes linked to Acquired Brain Injury.
Information on Momentum Skills' programmes related to training.
Details of our
programmes linked
to employment.
Get help to find a job - A fair start to employment
Momentum Skills' programmes related to employer services.
Payroll Giving is a flexible scheme which allows you to give regularly to us.
Contact the fundraising team.
Why not volunteer your time and help us to change lives?
How your company / trust can make a difference to Momentum.
Learn more about the latest fundraising events for Momentum.
Find out about the variety of ways to make a donation to Momentum.
Latest news and developments on Momentum Skills.
Contact details for press enquiries about Momentum Skills.
Check here for publications which give more background to Momentum Skills and the wider Momentum Group.
Click here to view images of the range of support services we offer.
Details of current job vacancies with Momentum Skills - and other Momentum companies - can be found here.
Jobs at Momentum Skills range from support workers and tutors, to trainers, and administrators.
Find out about how to work with us and tendering opportunities.
Momentum is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing rehabilitation, training and care services for disabled and socially-excluded people throughout the UK.
Momentum Care provides a variety of social care services for people with a wide range of needs, including older people and those who are disabled.
Haven is a social enterprise providing employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities. Approximately 80 per cent of our workforce has a disability.
Haven Recycle provides a range of services, from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling to information security management.
Rehab is an independent international group of charities and commercial companies engaged in a wide and diverse range of activities. Rehab employs over 3,800 people and over 80,000 people benefit from our services every year.
Momentum Skills prides itself on putting the people who use our services at the centre of everything we do.
Momentum Skills provides training and employability services to people with disabilities and those who are excluded.
Our staff share our values and that's why we recruit people who will go the extra mile for the people we support.
We help empower people to gain the skills that they need to live independently and to gain access to employment.
Momentum Skills is part of the


text:
Donald Trump just made one of his biggest changes yet: he expressed regret and admitted wrong doing - though it's unclear for what, NBC News.
In prepared remarks given Thursday night in battleground North Carolina, Trump explained his past year of controversy-filled remarks as misspeaks in the "heat of debate."
"Sometimes, in the heat of debate and speaking on a multitude of issues, you don't choose the right words or you say the wrong thing," Trump said. "I have done that. And believe it or not, I regret it. And I do regret it, particularly where it may have caused personal pain. Too much is at stake for us to be consumed with these issues."
U.S. & World
In a moment apparent self-reflection Trump said "sometimes I can be too honest" — which, he is not — but then called Clinton "the exact opposite: she never tells the truth."
"I speak the truth for all of you," he said. "And for everyone in this country who doesn't have a voice."


text:
About robofog
What good is a VPN or any other encryption protocol if the end nodes are already compromised? Privacy is an illusion. Winston thought he was alone but the trees were listening...
I am still on GoDaddy... Not because I like them, but because I didn't cancel my webhosting before they auto-renewed my subscription... AND, I am also a tad lazy and don't feel like navigating their vomit style account pages.
BTW, Is Netflix down now? I can't resolve it... Sadness :(
I recommend at minimum creating audio versions of each article like Scientific American and other websites do now.
Exactly! Too little too late. Godaddy has lost my business most likely forever. Their SOPA support pushed me over the edge - a shitty UI and constant upselling was already annoying.
Dear Government,
Crunchyroll is a competitive alternative to pirating anime.
Netflix is a competitive alternative to pirating movies.
iTunes is a competitive alternative to pirating music.
SOPA is not needed. Your job is not to pick and choose the winners and losers of the what is supposed to be a free market. SOPA is not going to magically cause pirates to start buying CDs, DVDs and other traditional media.
Please stop making everything worse by prolonging the inevitable failure of industries with fake scarcity business models.
A Concerned Citizen