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Monday, March 10, 2014
It's been a loooong time since I've made home made pho – much too long! Normally I make beef pho the long and slow way – either in the slow cooker or barely bubbling on the stovetop:
Slow Cooker Vietnamese Pho Recipe
Vietnamese Beef Pho Recipe
Chicken Pho Recipe (Pho Ga)
But a very persistent reader has been emailing me about creating a Pressure Cooker Vietnamese Pho recipe for the past 2 years. If you can make awesome Pho in the slow cooker, why not a pressure cooker?
The only limitation of using a slow cooker or pressure cooker is space. Both appliances aren't that big, and if I'm going to take the time to make Vietnamese Pho, I want to make a BIG BATCH of it! Well, enough to serve 4 people and some broth for the freezer too (freeze in quart containers or bags to make the best "instant noodle" broth ever.)
My solution for Pressure Cooker Pho is to treat the pressure cooker as a "pho broth concentrator" – the ingredients in the recipe are sufficient enough to create such a rich pho broth concentrate. You can add water to adjust after the broth is complete.
Here's a bonus. The recipe is Paleo friendly.
Big thanks to Nom Nom Paleo Food for Humans Cookbook by my friends Michelle Tam and Henry Fong for another stellar recipe. LOVE this cookbook, I can't recommend it enough and have purchased copies for my friends.
If you're non-Paleo, don't worry. I'm creating notes for Paleo and non-Paleo recipe the Vietnamese Beef Pho using the pressure cooker.
20 Minute Sriracha Sauce Recipe – Paleo Friendly –
Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe – > – Paleo Friendly
Non-Paleo Notes: Vietnamese Pho is generally Paleo friendly, as-is. The only ingredient substitution is the type of oil and noodles. Paleo grain-free "noodles" can be Shirotaki noodles (slippery little noodles made from Asian mountain potatoes – found in refrigerated section next to tofu at the store), Zucchini noodles (watch my video reviewing different gadgets to cut zucchini noodles), Kelp noodles made from seaweed.
If you're regular eatin' folk, the traditional Vietnamese Pho noodles are rice noodles. You can find fresh rice noodles at Asian markets or you can get dried rice noodles at your grocery store. They come in different widths, just get one that you like. Generally, I can easily find the 1/4″ thick noodles very easily.
Dried rice noodles cook differently from the regular wheat-based Italian style pasta that you're used to. The great news its that it's faster! Dried rice noodles cook in as quickly as 1-3 minutes! If you overcook the noodles, they become mushy and pretty much inedible.
Here's the best way to cook the dried rice noodles:
I know you're gonna ask me: why not cook the noodles directly in the Pho broth? I never do this. Here's why:
Just follow all instructions and simmer the broth for 4 hours on your stovetop. Put all ingredients into a large pot. Fill with 2-1/2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat so that the water is BARELY simmering – just tiny bubbles here and there. Simmer slightly covered for 3-4 hours. Skim surface of fats and stuff that floats frequently.
Vietnamese Pho Pressure Cooker (Noodle Soup)
Adapted from Nom Nom Paleo Cookbook by Henry Fong and Michelle Tam. This recipe makes a Vietnamese Pho Soup concentrate.
A tip for the Beef Eye of Round. The key to this is to very thinly slice. These slices will be added to each person's bowl RAW. When you pour the simmering hot pho broth into each bowl, it will cook the beef perfectly! To slice very thin, space the Eye of Round roast into the freezer for 20 minutes. This will firm up the roast and make it easier to slice very thin.
OR - sometimes you can find already-sliced beef at your grocery store. My store sells pre-sliced beef that you use for cheesesteak sandwiches. Even if it's not eye-of-round roast, just use what they are selling pre-sliced!
Ingredients:3 whole star anise
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1 green cardamom pod
2 tablespoons butter, divided (Non-Paleo version: cooking oil)
8 slices fresh ginger, unpeeled, 1/2 inch thick
1/2 large yellow onion, peeled
2 pound beef cross shanks, 1-1/2 inches thick
1-1/2 pound oxtails
1-1/2 pound beef brisket
3-1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 pound beef eye of round roast, very thinly sliced (keep refrigerated until ready to serve)
8 cups shirotaki noodles (Non-Paleo version: dried rice noodles)FOR THE TABLE:2 limes, cut into wedges
2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh Thai basil (or regular Italian basil)
1 bunch fresh mint
2 cups bean sprouts
Sriracha sauce (store bought or 20 Minute Sriracha Recipe)
1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add all spices and toast until they become fragrant. Take care not to burn them! Place them in a coffee filter or piece of cheesecloth and tie it up. Place the sachet into the pressure cooker pot.
2. In the same sauce pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter (or oil) and add onion and ginger pieces. Brown until there is a nice sear on them. Remove them from the pan and place them in the pressure cooker.
3. Sear the meat in batches: add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and sear the shank, oxtail and brisket. You'll do this in batches, all in a single layer. Give everything plenty of space so that they SEAR and brown. Crowding the pan will not brown the meat. Sear each side, remove each meat from the pan and add them to the pressure cooker.
4. Cover the contents of the pressure cooker with water or up to the fill line. Set your pressure cooker to cook for 60 minutes. This means it will cook under pressure for 60 minutes. It will take time to build up pressure (usually 30 minutes) and additional time to release pressure after cooking (usually 30 minutes).
Approximately: 30 minutes to build up pressure + 60 minutes under pressure + 30 minutes to release pressure. Exact timing is really not that important - and also depends on your pressure cooker system. Follow manufacturer instructions.
5. Once finished cooking and safe to open, open the pressure cooker and using a fine mesh or ladle, remove the top layer of fatty liquid that has accumulated on the surface of the broth and discard (there will be lots of it.) Remove the onion, ginger and spice sachet and discard. Remove the meat to your cutting board. Shred the brisket using two forks. Remove any other meat from bone.
6. The resulting broth is a concentrate. Dilute the pho concentrate with 4-6 cups of water. Season the Pho broth with fish sauce. Taste and add additional fish sauce if needed. Bring to a simmer on stovetop right before you are ready to serve.
Assemble the Pho Bowls:
Serve to order. In a large bowl for each person, add shirotaki noodles and meat (including the sliced eye of round). Pour the just-simmering hot broth into each bowl. Hot broth will cook the sliced eye of round. Serve with the remaining sides a la carte so each person can add whatever they'd like to their soup.
Yet another reason that I need a pressure cooker! I've been dying to get one for ages, and this is a fabulous reason. Do you have any recommendations on what brand to buy? I've heard that some break pretty easily, which is lame.
where can i buy this bowl set?
Great timing, as I've just gotten a pressure cooker and I'm still learning how to use it. And I love pho! Definitely going to give this a try.
I love your site for recipes that are completely different from what I normally cook! I'm going to have to give this a try–thanks!
I absolutely love Pho. I remember the first time I ever had it, it was at a Vietnamese restaurant and it was so good. After I had it there, I had to try making it at home. I'm pretty much positive it was your recipe for Beef Pho that I used when I made it the first time. It turned out great. This post makes me want to give it a try again, however I'll have to skip the pressure cooker since I don't have one right now.
great recipe – how long does it take on a stovetop pressure cooker?
looking tasty…….
I love this Pho recipe with the pressure cooker – must make soon! The bowl set is perfect for a lot of the Asian dishes that I make. You said you got it through Kickstarter, do you remember the name of the project? I would love to find them and buy some.
I love Nom Nom Paleo! This looks like a fabulous recipe and another opportunity to use my Christmas gift to myself, my Instant Pot. Thanks!
I Gina I love your blog! Thanks for the wonderful healthy recipes! These are lovely and playful and look delicious. Popping over from the pinning party…pinned!
This is Really nice Tips. Thanks to sharing wonderful Tips.
Its been years since i have even thought of a pressure cooker.. too many childhood memories of that thing in the kitchen rattle away.. only to produce nuked vegtables which we had to endure.
But now we are paleo.. i'm on the lookout for as many ways to cook to keep my kids enthralled.. and it looks as if the old pressure cooker may have come on in leaps and bounds in the interviening years
got to get a pressure cooker and qive it a whirl
Hey jaden, I wanted to know, can I parboil the meats too?
Where can we buy the bowl set.
how much water did you pour into the pressure cooker?
how much broth did it yield?
you said to add 4-6 cups of water to the yielded broth, but would like to know how much the broth yield was to understand ratio of concentrate to added water dilution.
thank you.
I would love to try this! What size or qt pressure cooker was used? Thanks so much! ^_^
Thanks for the recipe! Which pressure cooker do you use?
Oh! Your post is really great. I have eaten Pho some years ago while travelled to Hanoi Vietnam. It's very good, and I never think that I can cook it myself. I'll try it! Thanks!


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If you enjoy waiting awhile for your customized Starbucks coffee beverage, then rejoice! Because the line's about to get a whole lot longer.
New guidelines from Starbucks management instruct baristas to make no more than two drinks at one time (versus making multiple drinks all at once). The goal behind the new procedures is to increase efficiency and quality -- even if it means the lines are twice as long and the customers are twice as pissed off.
Customers across the board complain that Starbucks' quality is average and inconsistent. In an effort to serve drinks that are fresher and hotter, the new guidelines direct employees to do the following:
Practically speaking, all of these methods -- at least until the baristas get the hang of them -- take extra time. Which isn't such a bad idea in theory: There's something exciting and theatrical about going to an espresso bar. You're willing to wait because you know you're going to get a great cup of quality coffee.
Perhaps that's part of Starbucks' master plan. Raise its credibility by bringing back some of the anticipation and theater of the whole coffee experience.
But the reality is that people go to Starbucks out of habit and because they want their coffee in a hurry -- not because they want to see a good show or expect top-notch perfectly roasted beans. If you throw a gargantuan line into the mix, won't that ruin the entire experience?
Will you be annoyed if the line at Starbucks gets longer?
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Probably. I admit I don't really choose Starbucks because of their overwhelming quality.
i agree with jen. i rarely go there and when i do it is never crowded.
I don't like starbucks drinks at all. I go to a local coffee shop, where they know my name and how I like my drinks. Or to McDonald's for a regular cup of joe. I never pay more than $1.50 for a cup.
Actually rinsing pitchers after each use has always been a rule (at least at the one I worked at several years ago). Though I agree with milk steaming and putting extra focus on the quality and consistency.... a GOOD barista should be able to work on more then 2 drinks at a time and still turn out a quality product. Though this rule will allow bad baristas to have an easier time making drinks (and give them an excuse to be slow), it will tie the hands of good baristas to do the job they do so well. All the while pissing a lot of people off. Have you ever seen someone late for an important meeting waiting on a latte for more then 2 minutes? It's not pretty, lol.
can u say waste of company time??
I go there maybe twice a year - and it's usually once in the winter for a white chocolate mocha, and once in the summer for a frap (until McD's came out with better and cheaper ones!). I don't mind waiting a few mins if it's gonna mean my drink is gonna be of awesome quality. It's when they rush it and it tastes like water with sugar, that's when I get mad.
It would be impossible for me to be more annoyed with Starbucks, lol. The only things that are consistent now are long lines, snotty service and scorched beans. Waiting in a longer line for the same snotty service and scorched bean water? No, but thanks.
I wouldn't be annoyed...but then I don't frequent Starbucks but for maybe two times per year. I'm a Dunkin's girl :)


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Jackie's Restaurant
- Address:
8081 Georgia Ave
Entrance on Sligo Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910Neighborhood:
Silver Spring
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Jackie's Restaurant
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.jackiesrestaurant.com/
- Phone: 3015659700x
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday & Monday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Adam Harvey
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
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- Catering: For information on having one of your events catered, please email email@example.com
- Private Party Facilities: Jackie's has a dedicated private event space called the Back Room, which holds up to 75. We also provide private dining options in the main dining room and in Sidebar, our craft cocktail bar next door. For information on having a private dinner or other function, please email email@example.com.
- Private Party Contact: Carolyn Crow 2025659700x
Getting there
- Cross Street: Sligo Ave
- Public Transit: Silver Spring Metro station is .6 miles from our establishment (approximately a 12 minute walk). We are 6 blocks south of the metro on Georgia Avenue. Metrobus line 70 stops on Georgia and Sligo Avenue. Metrobus 79 (express) also runs on Georgia Avenue.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: There is metered street parking surrounding the building and a Montgomery County Parking Garage located directly across the street from our main entrance on Sligo Avenue. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays. (Limited street parking on Sunday brunch--please use garage parking.)
A word from Jackie's Restaurant
Jackie's is an independent American restaurant in downtown Silver Spring serving farm-to-table seasonal cuisine. Located in a converted warehouse, it offers a dramatic and award-winning interior design, food with a distinctively modern flair, and a critically recognized wine selection. Next door is Sidebar, considered one of the top craft cocktail bars in the region.Continued
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Jackie's Restaurant reviews from OpenTable diners
98 reviews since May 24, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (71)neighborhood gem (61)special occasion (32)good for groups (23)hot spot (17)great for brunch (15)vibrant bar scene (15)notable wine list (13)romantic (13)kid-friendly (10)late-night find (6)great for lunch (6)great for outdoor dining (2)Show More
- IngridVIPDined on 9/17/2014This was a birthday treat for me and my daughter. The service was considerate and we were never left alone for very long. Everything was delectable and a pleasure but dessert was saved for home. Try it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TERRIBLE YOUNG INEXPERIENCE HOSTESSOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/6/2014Arrive on time for my 8:30 reservation,was told it would be a 15 minute wait. After five minutes I notice there were a couple of tables for two free. I ask the young lady about them, she sharply reply it's not about the tables, but the kitchen. We left and will never come back. It seems to me instead of being rude to your customer, I would have sat them and explain that the kitchen was behind and that they are getting dishes out and catching up with the orders. May I get you a drink while you wait. That would have been better customer service. Instead you have me telling friends and co-workers not to go there.Special Features:
- Jackie's is back!EDReatsVIPDined on 9/5/2014After a long slow slide toward larger plates and "comfort food" Jackie's is back with small plates and deliciously layered flavors. We had more or less stopped going because the food was predictably good, more or less comfort food but not noteworthy. We shared an anchovy crisp appetizer (mixed reviews... I liked it a lot), a fresh tomato, watermelon and cheese salad with delicious flavoring surrounding, perfectly prepared grilled char, and perfect duck breast. We like the visually pleasing presentations a lot. It actually does add to the experience.Special Features:
- Amazing!youngluDined on 9/4/2014Jackie's is an amazing restaurant. The food was ridiculously tasty. The staff was attentive, kind and extremely prompt and knowledgeable. The decor was absolutely remarkable. I would definitely go back again and have been telling my friends about this gem in Silver Spring. Loved it!Special Features:
- Thoughtful menu, great experience328944Dined on 8/29/2014Having lived in Silver Spring for a little over a year, I finally got my chance to try out Jackie's for the first time on 8/29/14. The chef's tasting menu is a steal at $45. It was very thoughtful and cohesive throughout. Opted for cocktails instead of the wine pairing. Old fashioned and Sazerac were well-mixes. Service was friendly and unobtrusive. Will be back soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingKianaDined on 8/29/2014I had an amazing foodie experience! The menu speaks for itself! The service was awesome, the food was spectacular!Special Features:
- Made my dayFlocatelDined on 8/23/2014Had to find a place to propose to my girlfriend 'cos I was coming from outta town. The staff was very nice and helpful in making it a memorable day. The icing on the cake was the fact that the food was pretty awesome. Kudos guys. Jackies is really worth the hype.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodRitaTDined on 8/23/2014I hadn't been to Jackie's for many years and was delighted with my meal last Saturday night. My friend and I shared the bone marrow appetizer. Our entrees were the lamb belly and the cobia. All were delicious. My only complaint was the noise. I had asked in my reservation for a quiet table but was seated at a noisy table, although booths were available at the time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chef is settling inTampopoVIPDined on 8/19/2014It had been a while since our last visit so we decided to try them out while they were running their 50% off bottles of wine for Aug. They were also extending Restaurant Week, though I don't know that's a great deal since they have a regular prix fixe option. Had the lamb belly which was delicious, though a little small in portion size. Others had duck breast and halibut which were also both very good and portion sizes were more generous. Brussel sprout sides were really good. Also kids meal came with buttered brussel sprouts which contrasted with the menu version. A little heavy on salt, but chef is definitely settling in with flavor balance. Previously I was critical of him trying to do too much with too many flavors. No longer a prob.Special Features:
- much improvedMarthaNellDined on 8/16/2014We were very disappointed when we visited the "new Jackie's" back in the early spring and had not returned until Sat evening (having been a regular for years). We were disappointed earlier because we weren't seated in the area requested and the host was a little haughty, which we thought was silly. Sat evening was very different. The host who took our reservation request earlier in the afternoon made sure we were seated where we had asked, the food was significantly better (the new chef seems to have found his bearings), and our service was good overall. Matt made certain our drinks were perfect. We will start returning to one of our longtime favorite restaurants now.Special Features:
- Wonderful surprise and valueAnivCoupleDined on 8/15/2014We concluded that it had been way too long since we last visited Jackie's. Each dish featured wonderful tastes and visual delights and adequate proportion size. What more can you ask for?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent as always!YummmDined on 8/15/2014Service was great, food was a hit with all. Very reasonable wine list. This place never disappoints!Special Features:
- Simply amazingOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/9/2014There really are no words. The art of food. The flavor profiles were complex and intriguing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Change is not always goodOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/8/2014Jackie's has long been a favorite "occasion" place for my wife and me. The atmosphere is cute and trendy, and the food has always been top-notch. Sometime between our last and this visit, Jackie's changed to a small plate restaurant. To their credit, all the plates we ordered were appropriately sized for our waiter's suggestion of 3 plates per person. Also, everything we ate was delicious. However, my wife and I both felt that Jackie's was better off before, and we don't think we'll be returning. Previously the menu was always creative, but comforting. Now, plates are "dotted" with sauces and foams. Caviar is used as a topping for potatoes for no better reason than it's fancy. Great food turned into food that is trying too hard.Special Features:
- This is the placeSeaCrisVIPDined on 7/27/2014After a hot day of moving furniture we found this little neighborhood gem. Very ambience. Really delicious and varied offerings. Top notch service. We did the 3 and 4 course meals fixed price meals. A 3.5 course meal would have filled me up so unless you are really hungry stick with the three course. There is enough to sample among a group so vary orders. Pricey but worth it.Special Features:
- Great service, great food!OpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 7/26/2014We had not been back to Jackie's since the menu was changed, but what a great surprise. The food was delicious and we had a great waiter. It's fun to share small plates but you can rapidly run up the bill. The wine list is nice with choices for just a glass if you want. Desserts were wonderful!Special Features:
- Fun and unique for SSRickVIPDined on 7/25/2014Jackie's features a seasonal menu that is fresh and delicious. As expected with small plates, the food arrived in waves and we started with the brussels and anchovy crisps, both of which were surprisingly delicious. Next were the green tomatoes. We wish that we would have realized that they were fried tomatoes. That was not our favorite and frankly we didn't eat them. However next were our "main meals", and I ordered the char and my wife had the wagyu. My char was fantastic, but wow, the wagyu was outrageously delicious. I'd order 3 of those next time! That made up for the disappointing fried tomatoes. I also appreciate that our waited was attentive, friendly, and that our wine was very good and my water glass was never empty.Special Features:
- One of the best restaurants in DMVmaxinetteVIPDined on 7/24/2014Jackie's is one of the best restaurants in the DC metro area. Tucked off the beaten path in Silver Spring, you'd never know about it unless you knew about it. Each course is a work of art, carefully and intentionally crafted for cohesive and unexpected delight.Special Features:
- An off evening at Jackie'sgourmandDined on 7/23/2014Sometimes the evil dinner forces just merge. We like Jackie's and the usually excellent food and drinks and especially their any-3-items for $27. After days of family guests we were looking forward to time together and a nice dinner. However, dinner was a mix of small but loud running children, slow kitchen, too many below-par food items, and a really bad cocktail. The waiter graciously volunteered couple of excellent complementary glasses of wine and that did ease the pain enough to keep the neighborhood Jackie's in our go-to list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Uninterested staff not understandinEnjoyDined on 7/21/2014Staff was uninterested and were bordering on rude. We had several in our party that could not eat bacon but they insisted no veggie subs were available without bacon. Didn't careSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Changes - better or worseTroubletouristDined on 7/19/2014I've been coming to Jackie's sporadically over the past six years - crossing town to do so. While I appreciate the service, generally like small plates and appreciate the attention to presentation I am frankly finding it increasingly and unbearably pretentious. I had the scallops - and they were good but I think they were actually cut in half. Again - I have no problem with the concept of small plates, haute cuisine or with paying for it - but it wasn't that great and both me and my date felt unsatisfied. Think my Jackie's run is done. Might drop in for their cocktails before heading elsewhere to eat, but that's about it. Shame since I had sentiment towards the place as one of my first and favourite DC dining experiences.Special Features:
- coldfoodielizDined on 7/13/2014Air-conditioning made it cold for dining. There was also a mistake in our bill which was quickly corrected
- UNEXPECTED MENU CHANGE...ReneeVIPDined on 7/12/2014The bulletin should be out - Jackie's menu isn't like it used to be - and not quite for the better. While the hip ambiance was still there, and food quality was high, patrons should be warned of strict portion control! Either change the name to "Jackie's Tapas House" or offer larger portions as entrees - but don't assume that patrons should plan accordingly simply based on a price tag. While our server was very knowledgeable and friendly, service was PAINFULLY SLOW - a 2 and 1/2 hour sitting for 4 people! We dared not order additional items for fear of staying the night.Special Features:
- Good but unevenbobwVIPDined on 7/12/2014Group of 8. Most liked their choices. Two felt entrees were way over salted. To their credit, they quickly gave alternatives.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as great as it wasOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 7/12/2014We used to love Jackie's. But in our last two or three dinners, we have found the food not so special and the portions shrinking . My quail first came out uncooked, the waiter took it back, and brought a free appetizer--Brussels sprouts. Nice thought but Brussels sprouts are one of a handful of foods that I don't like. Bring back the old menu and the old portion sizes.
- Where should we go tonight?BuckieDined on 7/12/2014We wanted to go to dinner Saturday and couldn't decide where to go. We have eaten at Jackie's many times. I decided to find something new. Nothing "new" appealed. I checked all the menus of the restaurants I was considering and there was no question: Jackie's was where we were going. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I had a wild greens salad, then a dish with small sliced tomatoes and feta cheese, and then pork with slices of orange beets. My plain descriptions here do not do justice to the food. The selection of items in each dish and the accompany sauces and seasonings set this apart as a meal to remember. It was a very special evening.Special Features:
- Creativity Trumps TasteJoJoVIPDined on 7/5/2014Jackie's clearly has a creative chef, but the night we went, a heavy hand overwhelmed good ingredients. The soft shell crab was fresh and lightly battered, but the accompanying sauce smear was too sweet and powerful for the crab which demands delicacy. The stellar halibut was cooked until dry, the little dumplings tasted like under cooked matzah balls and the petit squash were lost in a coying sauce. The brussel sprouts and quail were a hit!
- One of our favoritesSteveDined on 6/29/2014The food at Jackie's is almost always exciting, and always a pleasure. We had brunch on Sunday. I had a french toast dish that was a good mix of flavors and textures, a sweet treat that was a great start to my day.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/28/2014Loved the place...eclectic setting...interesting offerings...fun to experience.Special Features:
- A consistently delightful surpriseTerryVIPDined on 6/28/2014There's so much to like about Jackie's, among them the change-ups in the menu. You won't be bored eating here, ever! Summer brings an emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables and lightly prepared fish. The halibut was outstanding and I savored every bite. Fried green tomatoes were crispy, light and full of flavor. The truffle noodles, despite sounding heavy, was not. We polished that off along with the brussel sprouts which are a must-have every time we come. A new addition was a pork tenderloin served with delicately flavored cippolini onions and scrumptious roasted fennel. I can't say enough good things about the serious cooking that goes on here. It's creative, delicious, and inventive and we always look forward to a return visit.Special Features:
- LauraDined on 6/27/2014Fun, different, definitely an interesting option for those who are tired of the corporate approach to food.Special Features:
- Monday night is unusualElaineVIPDined on 6/23/2014I think had we gone on any other night than Monday, we would have given a much higher rating. Monday night is fried chicken night and that is all that is on the menu. Fried Talapia can substituted for chicken. Having a gluten allergy, the evening looked to be a disaster, but the terrific waiter, Collin, persuaded the kitchen to give us the side dish of ribs as a main course. We will try it again on a different night.Special Features:
- Business BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/22/2014I held a business Brunch at this restaurant. The food was very good. The staff seems a little stressed. It appears that one section of the restaurant could not be seated because it had a foul order and the staff could not identify what was causing it. One would think management would have stepped in to provide instructions on how to care of the situation. Once that issue is addressed I am sure anyone would fully enjoy their experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 6/22/2014I visited Jackie's for brunch, and was pretty disappointed in the experience. We ordered the cinnamon rolls to start, but they were very dry, as if they were not freshly made. Our waiter was not the most attentive, so we sat with empty plates and coffee mugs that needed to be refilled. I was surprised that when the waiter for the table next to us refilled his patron's coffee mug, he didn't offer to refill ours. When we finally did get more coffee, it was cold. However, the omelets that we ordered were very good - similar to the level of quality that we would expect from Jackie's.
- One of the best in the DC areapwthorntonDined on 6/21/2014Jackie's is a great place to go for brunch or dinner. The food is excellent and seasonal. The drink list is as well. If you're looking for top-notch modern American food, it's hard to beat Jackie's.Special Features:
- Best is Silver SpringvectorsoftwareDined on 6/15/2014If this is not your favorite in Silver Spring then you have not been here. I have lived in SS for 2 years and Jackie's has gone from one-of-a-kind-Spectacular to out-of-this-world-Amazing.Special Features:
- basicfoodfanDined on 6/14/2014High prices, small portions. Much emphasis on plate arrangement and creative, sophisticated use of a variety of ingredients. Fine if that is your kind of thing.Special Features:
- Imaginative food, excellent serviceMarylandFoodLoverDined on 6/10/2014We brought out-of-town guests to Jackie's and they termed it "a winner." The prix fixe dinner offered a good selection of first, main, and dessert courses, and each was complex and delicious.Special Features:
- Outstanding cuisine!BarbaraAVIPDined on 6/8/2014Very accomplished and inventive plates. Truly a pleasure to enjoy such a well thought out, executed and served meal. We will be back and soon. Very quiet on a Sunday evening.Special Features:
- Too little food for too much $$DCdinerDined on 6/7/2014We were looking forward to trying Jackie's since we moved to the neighborhood. I had worried about getting a reservation at the last minute on a Saturday night, but I soon realized my fears were unfounded because there were many open tables when we arrived. We were seated right away and the servers were nice, but the prices for the food were unjustified. The waitress warned us that the portion sizes were "tasting sizes" (something we wish we'd known before choosing to dine there) and she was not exaggerating. We thought the prices were a bit high before we realized we wouldn't even be getting a full sized meal! The food tasted fine, but the skimpy portions and high prices ensured we'll never return for another dinner there.


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AbstractThis article analyses the compatibility of the European directive on biofuels with WTO trade rules. More precisely, it focuses on the European Commission's decision to submit biofuels to sustainable certification for those later being eligible to the tax exemption and counted in the mandatory target of 10%. After providing an in-depth analysis of the measure at stake, our analysis concludes that the criteria proposed by the European Commission might be discriminatory and then, that the European Union might be challenged at the WTO.
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Yeah, I keep being drawn back
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To the idea of people being "stupid." Many Christians KEEP themselves stupid because they believe that God WANTS them to refrain from using their brains. They believe that brain use will automatically separate them from their belief in God.
Well they're right in a way because their belief in God DOESN'T make any sense and if they were to start being sensible, they'd quickly face the dilemma of realizing that their belief was senseless .... and .... what then?
But these people aren't lacking for brains; they're just blocking the USE of their brains.
I don't think brainy people are necessarily all that smart but they've learned to DO something which the clueless haven't: they've learned to pay attention and remember and to sort things out.
If a person merely sets a goal of learning something new each day and REMEMBERING what he learned .... he will quickly become abnormally knowledgeable about all sorts of things. It doesn't take long at all ... because things start to "connect" to many other things.
The idea that the world is going to hell in a hand basket is most prevalent in the U.S. today and while that's largely true, the situation seems totally hopeless for most Christians. They believe that Jesus HAS to be waiting, right around the corner ... and when he shows up, he will simply fix everything up again. So ... they complain a LOT about existing conditions but don't bother to learn the details of what's happening in the world around them. And so .... the situation continually looks mind bogglingly hopeless with no solution except to pray non-stop and expect Jesus to show up soon. What can they DO about anything? It's all too complex to understand.
But here's the thing .....
Once people DO know what is going on ... beyond any doubt .... what happens then? Supposing a mayor is caught by police in a red light district, making out with a prostitute ... and it hits the news....
What do the people DO about that? They get damned mad and PHONE in to all sorts of places. They might find that mayor and mob him. Just the fact that they KNOW for sure what has been happening, "empowers" them to act. As a result of their action, the mayor resigns or whatever.
Knowledge then, is the MOST powerful weapon. Once you know for sure, there is no more confusion or uncertainty.
And so ... if people actually spend the time to LEARN what is going on so that they know for sure, they will realize a very REAL power. They know what is happening and they also know how it is wrong and .......what needs to be done to fix the problem ....... and finally, DEMAND that it be done.
When people DON'T know what's going on, they can only make a lot of senseless noise.
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Nucc tends to do that
- Mondo on Dec 31, 2009, 8:29 AM
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Dec 31, 2009, 1:10 PM
Seems pretty simple
- Mondo on Dec 31, 2009, 1:32 PM
And he couldn't POSSIBLY
- Vince on Dec 31, 2009, 8:54 PM
Yes, that would be a bit of sticky wicket, eh...?
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Dec 31, 2009, 10:20 PM
bUT what would JEROME know?
- Vince on Jan 1, 2010, 2:15 AM
As Many People Know, Jerome was...
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Jan 1, 2010, 4:21 AM
Why is Rusty never mentioned in the Bible?
- Mondo on Jan 1, 2010, 9:51 AM
Something to do with Judas...
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Jan 1, 2010, 12:31 PM
And, as the wife was so quick to point out...
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Jan 1, 2010, 2:26 PM
I remember the Friendly Giant!!!
- Kate on Jan 2, 2010, 3:32 PM
Yes, but... do you remember...
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Jan 2, 2010, 4:40 PM
What's interesting is that
- Vince on Dec 31, 2009, 8:50 PM
And, of course, Biblical "Logic" dictates that...
- Pope Reverend I, BV on Dec 31, 2009, 10:32 PM
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World's Worst Mother's Day Gifts
While they say that it's the thought that counts, give us a break! Every mom knows that there are some seriously bad gifts out there for Mother's Day. Here are our top picks for the world's worst gifts ....
Gifts Mom Doesn't Want for Mother's Day
Another Ceramic From Color Me Mine
It was cute the first time but after a closet full of mis-painted bowls and vases and pencil holders and more -- Mommy's had her fill. As much as we love a handmade gifts, Color Me Mine is no inexpensive craft.A handmade and (practically free) card would mean just as much as dropping $50 on a piece of ceramic, which will eventually end up in a million pieces on my kitchen floor.
Anything With 'World's Best Mom' Printed On It
As much as we take pride in being mothers, please just tell us and save the cash on a beyond-generic mug or t-shirt or picture frame. The adding challenge in receiving a gift like this is you can never get ride of it. We can't exactly casually place his kind of a gift in the neighborhood yard sale box.
Yet Another Generic Bath/Body Gift Set
Have you looked underneath Mom's bathroom sink lately? Yes, it's filled with stuff like this from as far back as '88.As much as we'd love to be able to sit around and take hour-long baths, using all these bubbly treats, it ain't gonna happen.
All Kitchen Appliances
Nothing says you love mom like a toaster! And yes, even though smoothies are fantastic, blenders count too. Actually -- all items with a plug that require a ton of kitchen storage space and a ton of clean-up time.
Never-Fulfilled, Made-Up Coupons
These might have been cute when the kids were three but when your teenage son drops you one of these, you know it's a 100% crappy gift. And by the way, has anyone ever have one of these fulfilled?! If so, props to you for being so pissed at receiving one, they had to make it right.
Kitchen Pots
Gifts mom gives to help one to survive college and really, more out of the house all together, are not gifts to be given to mom for Mother's Day.
On that note, really, anything in the home/kitchen department of Target, Walmart, Kmart, etc.
Cleaning Supplies
Even if they are luxey "green" products, just say "no!"
This is the worst gift we've ever heard.
Kitchen Knives
No matter how expensive they are, knives are gifts that one buys oneself. Period.
My kids got me a sprinkler for mothers day one year! They said they wanted to get me shoelaces but couldn't find any!
The worst Mother's Day gift I ever received was a "trash compactor" appliance. i was so thrilled when I saw the large gift and thought it was a new television, but was really surprised when it was a trash compactor. A gift I will never forget.
Hugs and kisses ,always hit the spot.
When my daughter was much younger, she used to go in my room and get something that I already had. She would wrap it up and proudly give it to me for Mother's Day or my birthday. She did this several years in a row. I guess she figured I liked it so she'd give it to me again.
More so than "World's Worst Mothers Day Gifts" I truly think this is the "World's Worst Article!" It lacked any sense of compassion, the humor was more sarcastic than anything and it IS the thought that counts. As far as those little Color Me Mine studios, I personally love them. I have little hand prints from when my boys were young, we do signature plates for wedding gifts, the ideas are endless. You obviously lack creativity and cannot appreciate the little gestures of a child. Your posting would have been more appropriate for Mom"il"logic!!
Ha, those are all better than a bathroom scale :-(
I agree a nothing at all is a bad mothers day.
It doesn't have to be Mother's Day to be kind your mother, but if they forget you on Mother's day totally, it is very sad, after all we have done for them.
I was reading the worst Mother's day gifts..Well I have one it wasn't from my kids but from my husband…He told me that he was leaving me and already had an apt. he left the next day, we are now divorced 5yrs ago,but now mother's day is now tarnished for life..
I work in a flower shop as a florist part time and yesterday a husband dame in with two kids lokking for webkins and thought okay he's getting his kids the toys, but No, he was actually getting them for his wife from the kids for mother's day to go with her collection. Weird Webkins are kids stuffed animals.
I believe that ANY gift you receive from your child is wonderful,whether it's yet another mug, trophy, or certificate for something you know they will never do.
I once received a baseball glove for Mother's Day from my little boys which I will always cherish. In their minds, that was the BEST gift in the world, and I agree!
All of you mom's talking about the worst gifts, first of all these are your children and hopefully there father's are helping them decide what to do for you to make you feel special.Colormemine, these are prescious one of a kind gifts from your children. I would be happy if they made me a macaroni necklace, like I use to make as a child for my dad on Mother's day, he was alone with 4girls and he was all about us. I received a card that I helped my 4year old pick out a month ago at the dollar tree. Both of my boys 4yrs and 14yrs signed it with there name, nothing special but what else am i to do? Like i said be happy because at least they care enough to go out of there way to make you feel special, i am sure there are a lot of moms that have small children that would feel blessed to get a homemade gift that was especially made for them even if it was just made from paper, because it hurts to get nothing on this supposed special day and all of the other holidays as well.
You should be ashamed of yourself (the author of this post) and anyone who agrees with this post. A Mother's love is unconditional and so should their judgement be on any gift their child makes or puts thought into. Regarding the coupons for hugs etc….you say you can't use them. Well maybe you should have put in the effort to go out of your way to redeem them. I redeemed mine in the past and the way my son's face lit up was like another gift to me, he was so proud. One of the best gifts I received was a handmade teapot shaped card…my little guy jumped into bed to give me it, he opened it to show me the tea bag glued on the inside and said Mommy you can make tea. He ripped it off the card and I was covered in tea leaves…I cherish that memory every Mother's day!! This year I received a decorated coffee mug and a handmade clay pot from my 2 boys I will cherish them, not only the mug & the claypot but the memory of how proud they were when they gave it to me. The worst gift ever would be losing a child to cancer on Mother's day, this happened to a Mom in my community…just so awful. So cherish everything from them, no matter what it is.
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Paul Ratté, insurance underwriter USAIG's director of aviation safety programs and a former Coast Guard helicopter pilot and station commander, called for additional layers of organizational support for first-responder missions during his HAI safety challenge presentation here yesterday.
Emergency medical responders
A medical emergency on board a business jet at altitude–and how it is dealt with–presents a defining moment for any flight department. Yet not all are well-prepared, according to emergency planning specialist FrontierMedex,hich gave a briefing here at NBAA yesterday.
AFHSH, the French Association of doctors who use helicopter EMS, has proposed using trained paramedics to satisfy new European rules that will mandate a second crewmember for HEMS operations beginning in October next year. According to the association, the additional cost of a second pilot would be prohibitive for hospitals. Therefore, it proposes training a paramedic for those missions when a "second pair of eyes" is needed in the front seats, but only in VMC.
Canadian air ambulance operator Ornge, a not-for-profit organization, has introduced a new interior for its AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters that allows paramedics to perform CPR "at any time during flight, reduces the risk of tubes snagging on equipment and gives better access to the patient and medical bags and supplies."
Medical kits are not only a good idea but they are often required equipment to be carried aboard aircraft. MedAire's new Advanced Aviation Medical Kit meets regulatory mandates while saving space and providing solutions for many critical and common medical events.
FOCUS on…AIR MEDICAL The latest generation of air medical helicopters is meeting with enthusiasm from both pilots and medical crews. An example, at the AgustaWestland exhibit (Booth No. 5602) is the A109SP GrandNew medevac machine operated by Intermountain HealthCare's Life Flight out of Salt Lake City.
Comlux plans to offer access to remote medical care for passengers on all its charter and managed aircraft. The Swiss aviation services provider recently signed an agreement with MedAire to offer a standard, fleet-wide medical package, including 24/7 access to emergency care doctors, equiping aircraft with on-board medical kits, and aviation medical training for 125 pilots and flight attendants.
Bell 222, Aurora, Ill., Oct. 15, 2008–The Air Angels medical transport helicopter hit a 734-foot-tall radio station tower, killing all four people on board, including the commercial pilot, a flight paramedic, a flight nurse and the patient. The accident occurred at 11:58 p.m. in clear weather. The strobe lights on the tower were working before the helicopter hit, but their electrical wires were severed in the crash.
Bell 407, Sedona, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2008–An Arizona Department of Public Safety paramedic was killed during a search-and-rescue operation on Doe Mountain near Sedona. The helicopter crew had flown from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to help find two stranded hikers. They spotted the hikers on the mountain, notified the Sedona Fire Department, which had initiated the search, and landed on a large boulder near the hikers.
In the last 10 years, the odds of facing an in-flight medical emergency haven't changed much, but thanks to the development of aviation telemedicine, the odds of surviving such an event have gone up considerably.


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Macau 2009 (Repost)
To be honest, I can't remember much about Macau. It's been three years after all but if my memory serves me correctly, I've been to the following places: Ruins of St. Paul, Senado Square, Venetian Macau, A Ma Temple, and Macau Tower.
This is the A Ma Temple and one of oldest temple in Macau. The temple was constructed in 1488 to commemorate Mazu, a sea goddess who blesses the fishermen of the island.
Some random shot I took. I just thought the red umbrella was cute against the green trees.
Ruins of St. Paul is Macau's most popular tourist attraction. The facade you see on the background is the only thing that's left of this church but Macau is doing a fantastic job conserving it. Also, check out this old photo I found on Wikipedia.
It doesn't snow in Macau but the winds are pretty chilly. Though the sun was out on this particular day the photo was taken, the winds were still pretty cool and this is the kind of weather I approve of.
In front of the ruins. Look at how crowded this place is. There was some kind of performance at the bottom, probably kids singing Christmas songs. From here, you can get to Senado Square, another popular tourist attraction.
One thing you'll notice about Macau is that most of their shophouses looks very un-Chinese like and this is because they were colonized by the Portuguese since 1880's. I can't really explain the design of the shophouses but you'll be able to notice it too when you see them in person (spot some on the photo above). Sometimes, I'm amazed how colonization can do to a country.
The Grand Lisboa is the tallest building in Macau and probably the most colorful one at night.
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Two Spirits, One Heart
A Mother, Her Transgender Son, and Their Journey to Love and Acceptance
For as long as I can remember, my life has been grounded in the concept of living the life you dream. I pursued my dream when I adopted my two children from Japan. I retired to live my dream when I sold my insurance business and became a stay-at-home mother. And as I began to write this book, I dreamed of creating a safer world for both of my sons.
When I talk to my children about their future, I always tell them to follow their dreams. Even if the dream may not be realized, I believe that they are being led in the direction of their heart's desire. Perhaps they will meet someone who will teach them a valuable lesson or introduce them to an individual who will impact them in a positive way. I no longer ignore signs that appear more frequently and grow in intensity. I listen to the voice inside my head that feels in alignment with my heart. This is how I strive to live my life and this is how I have raised my children.
My oldest child was born female, but today he lives as a man. According to Native American belief, he has two spirits. His dream was to live in alignment with how he thinks and feels as a man. For years, this was his ongoing struggle.
Together, my son and I represent two separate spirits: a mother and her child. Aiden has faced his journey as he reconciled who he was meant to be. I faced a journey as well, choosing to be the mother I was meant to be. And we have faced a journey together as he traveled down the road of transition and became the person that lives inside of him. It has been a difficult journey for both of us and for our family. We have had to confront more fear and doubt than each of us thought possible. But someone once told me that fear backs down when standing in face of love, and no truer words were ever spoken with respect to our journey.
We have walked down some dark paths with very little light to guide our way. Aiden feared rejection and though it still haunts him, he chooses to focus on the positive things in his life. I feared for his safety, acceptance, and future happiness, but now choose to focus on how he has attracted a sense of worthiness, opportunities for leadership, and love into all he does. The rewards for our courage and our determination to set aside personal fears and step into the light of love have brought us more awareness and more joy than I could ever imagine. We developed a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, grew in confidence to tackle the unknown, and experienced fear take flight as we stood together fearless on the outside, but often trembling on the inside. Throughout this journey we have chosen to travel together. And we have been guided by only one heart, and that heart was love.
What is now so evident is that Aiden lives in the best of both worlds. As female for twenty years, he has acquired the sensitivity, intuitive nature, and compassionate qualities often valued in women. As a man, he is more objective, rational, and focused - qualities stereotypically male. Most of us strive over our lifetime to balance the "yin" and "yang" of our existence. At age twenty-four, Aiden has integrated both into his life.
For those who are struggling with their child's sexual orientation, gender identity, or any perceived difference, I hope this story gives you hope, information, and a vision of what your love and support can mean to your child. I didn't foresee that this path would bring me so much joy and provide me with such rich and rewarding experiences. I did not believe that I could summon up such courage to speak up and speak out. I would never have known how profusely my love could flow or how far my love could reach. All of these things have been gifts of this path I have chosen to walk with my son.
When I first sat down to write this book, my fingers positioned over the keyboard, my heart beat with excitement. My words were flying off the page as the memories spilled out naturally and effortlessly. In a short period of time, I had written several pages, when usually it took hours to compose the same length of material. I was motivated by the speed of my book's creation.
Months later, my mood shifted. Writing about the difficult times my son and I experienced, I hesitated and began to filter and analyze what I was going to say or what I had already written. My fingers no longer flew over the keyboard, not only as I relived the painful events from my past, but also projected into the future, speculating who might read this book and how they would judge me.
In the end, I have chosen to write as much of the truth as I could possibly write, while protecting those sensitive areas of my son's personal journey. Some names in this book have been changed to respect the privacy of others. But most of the names are family, friends, and allies who have nurtured, accepted, and loved us through this journey.
I want Asian-American Pacific Islander families to know that I, too, wrestled with the honor of my family name and the dignity of my ancestors. But I have chosen to honor my family by telling the truth to all who will listen.
I want mothers to know that I began writing this book for LGBT individuals and their families, and now realize I was writing a book about a mother's love. I believe any mother can relate to my story. We all want the best for our children, we all face times of uncertainty, wondering if we are doing the right thing, and we all want to be the best mothers we can possibly be, although there are times we may stumble and fall.
I also want parents to know that I, too, faltered and denied what seemed to be such clear and obvious signs about my son's identity. Sometimes the guilt of this avoidance makes me so sad that I wish I could rewind those years and make different decisions. But I can't. I did the best I could at the time and must forgive myself for anything I did out of not knowing or not being ready to face the journey that lay before me. I hope this book brings peace to parents who may share similar regrets or remorse.
I have chosen to write this book for LGBT individuals and their families as a tribute to all who have decided to love their children in spite of their fears and as a message of hope to all who are still fighting the fear that this journey has brought into their lives. May the thoughts I am sharing encourage you to continue to love your child no matter what and may this book serve to inspire you to release the fear and embrace the love you have for your child.
Finally, the most important reason that I have written this book is to serve as evidence of the fact that although this road we chose to take was not easy, it is filled with amazing experiences that I would never have been able to behold had I cowered in shame, fear, or anger. This journey has been healing. It has lifted my awareness and has opened my eyes to the wonders that were always around me, but I had failed to recognize. I walk in the world taking beauty and acts of love less for granted. I walk in the world recognizing acts of courage, compassion, and acceptance more often where once I moved through that world unconsciously. I may not notice every one of these incredible moments, but I certainly recognize and appreciate more of them than ever before. This journey with Aiden has made my life so much richer. It has deepened my appreciation for my husband and brought me closer to my younger son, Stefen. I am living the life I dream, and I am living it because Aiden had the courage to say, "This is who I am."
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Chapter 1: Marching to a Different Beat
Chapter 2: The Early Signs
Chapter 3: Middle and High School Days
Chapter 4: Finding Our Way
Chapter 5: The Darkness Before the Light
Chapter 6: Gifts of the Season
PART TWO: Aiden
Chapter 7: Beginning Transition
Chapter 8: Transformation
Chapter 9: Marching Again
Chapter 10: Inspired to Activism
Chapter 11: My Son Finds His Voice
Chapter 12: Believing in Love Again
Chapter 13: The Wolf I Choose to Feed
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In this episode, Tom takes on a dangerous mission to the moon, a mission that no sane man would take, to confront one Josh Reynolds! These two titans will battle it out for the sake of mankind's fate, and one will die! There might be some book talk in there somewhere too.
Nocturne Travel Agency Podcast – Episode #4: JT Krul
In this episode of the Nocturne Travel Agency Podcast, Thomas sits down with comic book writer JT Krul!
Nocturne Travel Agency Podcast – Episode #3: Ron Fortier
(Captain) Ron Fortier joins Tom in this soon to be classic episode! Ron speaks about his comic book beginnings, Brother Bones and Captain Hazzard, the New Pulp movement, the popularity of Sherlock Holmes, and a whole lotta inside info on Airship 27! Better press play now rather than later fearless listener!
Nocturne Travel Agency Podcast – Episode #2: Bobby Nash
Bobby Nash sits down with Tom for a rousing discussion of…well, all things Bobby Nash. Bobby explains how he got into writing and the process he went through to get Evil Ways published. He blames Sean Taylor for the creation of Rick Ruby and The Ruby Files and Bobby and Tom talk at length about the Domino Lady and Honey West! 50 minutes of pure writer-y goodness, don't delay, press play!
-500: May The Capture Games Odds Be In Your Favor
In this new feature, the writer attempts to get to the point in 500 words or less. Today, I take on the CW's new show Capture. Continue reading
Better In The Dark – Episode #151: The Terrors Outside His Window – The Career of Richard Matheson
The Boys Outta Brooklyn mark the passing of one of the greatest genre writers ever to work a typewriter by posthumously inducting Richard Matheson into The Hall of Great, Great Men. Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss key films both inspired by and written by Matheson, talk about the way he helped bring horror fiction into the living room and gives out some writing advice. You don't want to be chased around by some freaking Zuni Fetish Doll, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!
Better In The Dark – Episode #151: The Terrors Outside His Window – The Career of Richard Matheson
The Return Of 14 Questions
Back from island. Despite Matthew's opinion that this is a stupid feature, the questions remain. Continue reading
Encylopedia Crawford Knows All: The Vegan Theory
Alright, it isn't nice. I know. The fact is that anyone that knows me will say I'm opinionated on many subjects. The fact is, I do tend to make jokes and pick on people, such as those that call themselves vegans. To those that are living under a rock, vegans are people that eat absolutely no meat, no eggs, no milk, no butter or cheese. These individuals do it for a variety of reasons. They do it for health and spiritual reasons. They also do it because they are disgusted with how modern animals are treated in pens and slaughterhouses. Continue reading
Better In The Dark – Episode #38: The Three Faces of I Am Legend
In honor of a great, great man:
Richard Matheson
February 20, 1926 – June 23, 2013
"If men only felt about death as they do about sleep, all terrors would cease. . . Men sleep contentedly, assured that they will wake the following morning. They should feel the same about their lives."
The Guys Outta Brooklyn spend some time waiting for the end of the world by examining the classic Richard Matheson novella I Am Legend and its three adaptations. Each of these trio of films are very different in tone and approach, and Tom and Derrick will compare and contrast them all. From the black-as-pitch black and white melodrama of The Last Man on Earth to Charlton Heston kicking ass in The Omega Man to Will Smith and his dog trying to survive in I Am Legend, we cover them all! Plus some talk about mixing animation and live action, and Tom is vindicated when Derrick finally watches the Kristen Bell tragedy Pulse. Bare those teeth like you mean it–get to clicking!
Better In The Dark – Episode #38: The Three Faces of I Am Legend
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Developed by students, made for students.
A++genda (A plus plus genda) is the perfect app for your Android device to use as your school agenda. Thanks to it you'll be able to have your agenda in your pocket and you'll never forget to write down anything. Anyone can use A++genda, it will be very easy to you to use thanks to it's intuitive and clean UI and it can be used in any education level. You'll always have everything under control: homework, assignments and exams. it also includes a place to have your marks, so you'll never be surprised.
It's available in English and Spanish.
You'll always know what you have to do for tomorrow or any other day. You'll be able to see the next few days and the things you have to do for those days. You can even see all the classes you have today.
The 2.0 timetable has arrived. No more timetables full of squares. A++genda does your timetable for you based on the classes you have introduced. It's easy to access it, so consulting your timetable is easier than anything done before.
You'll be able to find every single detail of any subject. You'll easily find what you're looking for without looking at lots of pages.
Now you'll have them under control. You can check them as done or undone, you'll never forget what you have to do.
You can always view your exams separated by terms. You can also view your average mark per subject and per term.
Thanks to the app preferences you'll be able to choose the format of your marks. Your agenda will be exactly as you want.
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Fixed horizontal view and added a specific horizontal layout for when adding/editing a subject.
Changed how the days of the week are managed.
Changed all the dates to the same timezone so when the user changes the timezone of his phone, all the data will still be there.
The different classes are ordered in the adding/editing a subject view.
Fixed a lot of bugs.
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Amazing. Just what i need it! Works seamlessly and it's easy to use.
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After Mom Passed Away, This Father and Daughter Recreated These Touching Wedding Photos…
These are the cutest pictures I have ever seen
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Apple Rugelach
Yield: about 5 dozen
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, cut into pieces
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pulse first 4 ingredients in a food processor until dough leaves sides of bowl. Divide dough into 8 portions, shaping each portion into a ball. Wrap separately in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a large skillet; add 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped, and 1 cup sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and golden.
- Remove 1 dough portion, and roll into an 8-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread with 1/4 cup of apple mixture, leaving a 2-inch circle of uncovered dough in center. Sprinkle mixture with 2 tablespoons pecans. Cut circle into 8 wedges, and roll up wedges, starting at a wide end.
- Place, pointed side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet, curving into a crescent shape. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions, apple mixture, and pecans.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each crescent.
- Bake at 375º for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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- COOKING METHOD: Bake
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One of Wales' biggest cultural festivals, The National Eisteddfod of Wales, will be held in the town between August 1 and August 9 at Festival Fields in the Millennium Coastal Park.
More than 150,000 people are expected to flock to the town during the week to enjoy the best of Wales's music, poetry, activities, literature, drama, and more.
Deputy organiser Alwyn Roberts said: "We are gearing up for the event in Llanelli.
"Things are on track and the support shown in the local area has been absolutely fantastic."
In the lead up to the cultural gathering individual committees across the area have been hard at work raising £320,000 towards the total £3.4 million cost.
Mr Roberts said: "We are approaching around £250,000 now across Llanelli so the fundraising is going well.
"The finishing line is in sight, but we still have work to do."
Llanelli Town and Rural Appeal Committee's target is £88,000, which they have so far raised around half of.
Committee chairman Dyfrig Thomas said: "With a target of £88,000 set for us here in Llanelli we always knew that it was going to be a huge challenge, but with commitments from both Llanelli Town and Rural Councils and support from local individuals and groups we have almost reached £40,000.
"We are extremely grateful for everyone's support so far, particularly the pledges from both councils and hope that we can count on their continued support as we strive to play our part in raising the local target and hosting a successful festival in August."
The committee's next event will see a curry night hosted at the Masala restaurant on Station Road on January 21 at 7pm.
Then on February 20, The Stradey Park Hotel will be holding a Ready, Stradey, Cook! event in aid of the cause.
And drama lovers can enjoy a performance from the Phoenix Theatre Company on February 28 in the Athenaeum, Llanelli Library.
General tickets for the event will be going on sale on March 1.
While concert tickets will be released at the end of April.
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Pricing the last mile in the postal sector
AbstractTraditionally, pricing of postal services was fully sender based. We analyze a potential alternative consisting of a two-part tariff where the sender is charged reduced postage while the recipient is charged a yearly fixed fee.
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Length: 16 pages
Date of creation: Jul 2005
Date of revision: Dec 2005
Publication status: Published in Progress towards Liberalization of the Postal and Delivery Sector, edited by M. A. Crew and P. R. Kleindorfer, New York: Springer, 249-266
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Related researchKeywords: Pricing; Two-part tariff; Universal Service; Receiver Pays Principle;
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- Kim, Jeong-Yoo & Lim, Yoonsung, 2001.
"An economic analysis of the receiver pays principle,"
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Elsevier, vol. 13(2), pages 231-260, June.
- Jeong-Yoo Kim & Yoonsung Lim, 2000. "An Economic Analysis of the Receiver Pays Principle," Econometric Society World Congress 2000 Contributed Papers 0334, Econometric Society.
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- Christian Jaag & Urs Trinkner, 2007. "Pricing in competitive two-sided mail markets," Working Papers 0007, Swiss Economics, revised Jul 2007.
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- Vincenzo Visco Comandini, 2007. "Servizi postali," Rivista di Politica Economica, SIPI Spa, vol. 97(4), pages 257-314, July-Augu.
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Sea turtle
sea turtle
(Science: zoology) Any one of several very large species of chelonians having the feet converted into paddles, as the green turtle, hawkbill, loggerhead, and leatherback. They inhabit all warm seas.
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Re: ARE SEA TURTLES THE CURRENT DINOSAURS?
The first turtle-like reptile fossil is late Permian - well before the dinosaurs evolved.
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Etymology Question
... Tortoises. Could make a difference, though I doubt there are very many sea turtle keepers anywhere...
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