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Cremini Mushroom and Eggplant Curry
Cremini Mushroom and Eggplant Curry
This recipe is not really based on anything specifically traditional. Mushrooms are a fairly new addition to Indian cuisine, after all, so there's not much history to speak of (and many restaurants don't serve them). But, my girlfriend loves both mushrooms and eggplant, so there's motivation to create right there. Plus, we've been looking for ways to eat a bit lighter (with more vegetables) lately, and this definitely fits the bill.
The idea here was to see if I could create a sauce from the eggplant itself, and avoid things like cream, yogurt, or too much oil. It works out fairly well as eggplant, when pureed, becomes very light and fluffy, almost creamy. Please do try to use Chinese or Asian eggplant if you can; the flesh of the eggplant is a bit denser and less watery (and has less seeds) than traditional eggplants and in general, are less bitter. In the photograph, you are seeing a traditional large eggplant that I used in my second kick at this recipe's can, but we definitely enjoyed the Asian eggplant much more. Since the flavour of the Asian eggplant is milder, it allows the spice flavours to really shine without getting too much of that eggplant bitterness clouding the curry. Also, for whatever reason, the Asian eggplant let the Kashmiri chili powder and tomato paste colour the sauce a bright orange-red, which was nice, while the eggplant seen in the photograph is decidedly browner (although not unattractive).
There is a type of curry in Indian cuisine known as bhuna, which involves frying dried whole spices in oil (with no water added) to release the spices' volatile oils into the cooking oil. It's a very effective starting technique to add flavour to a curry and along with this recipe, I've used that technique in many recipes of my own, and from books. We're going to do it here with cumin, chili, bay leaf, cinnamon, and black cardamom. The black cardamom is a nice touch, accentuating the eggplant with a pleasant smokiness (which is nice, since I'm too lazy to properly roast the eggplant to get a "real" smoke flavour).
Once we have created the eggplant puree, and used the bhuna technique on spices, onion, garlic and ginger, we combine the two, add the mushrooms and simmer until it's ready to eat. This is really quite simple, and I guarantee you can't mess it up.*
- 2 Chinese eggplants, about 500 grams combined
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala (this one)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4-5 tsp ghee
- 2 dried chilies
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 black cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 medium-sized onions (about 2″ in diameter)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 200-250 grams of cremini mushrooms, cut into halves or quarters
- 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp heavy cream or plain yogurt (optional)
Serve with: chapati, and seasoned cucumber (see below)
What you will need: deep saute pan with a lid, chef's knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, bowls to organize the ingredients, blender or food processor, long wooden spoon
- Prepare ingredients: Cut the eggplant into 1 inch cubes, roughly. Portion out all the dried spices (chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cumin, and cardamom) into a small bowl. Dice the onion into 1/4″ pieces (or however you like it – I usually just slice them into half-rings). Chop the garlic and ginger, and set them aside together. Rinse the mushrooms quickly, and quarter them. Set them aside in a bowl. In a measuring cup, pour in 1 cup of water, and then stir in the tomato paste, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
- Pour this water into your deep pan, and turn the heat to medium-high. If any spice is leftover in your measuring cup, add a splash of water to rinse it out into the pan. Get all that spice! Wait until the water is starting to boil, then add all the eggplant cubes.
- Cover the pan with the lid, turn the heat down to simmer (2-3 on my dial, maybe) and let the eggplant cook for about 15 minutes. Halfway through this time, open the lid and stir the eggplant around; the top pieces won't cook as fast as the bottom ones.
- Check the eggplant. Is it totally soft now? Cool (if not, let it cook for a few more minutes). Pour the eggplant and the red water into blender. Blend it. Until it's fairly smooth. Mmm, delicious eggplant slime. I mean sauce.
- Rinse out the saute pan and dry it. Don't leave drops of water in the pan (or worse, Drops of Jupiter *shudder*) – they will spatter in hot oil, and you may get horribly disfigured.
- Add ghee and turn the heat to medium (4-5). Once it's fairly hot, add the dry spices, and let them sizzle and crack for about 20 seconds. Let the cumin be your guide. If it's red-brown and fragrant, it's done. If it goes black, it's burnt and you've failed. Let's assume you did not fail (if you do, scrape out the spices and the oil and start over) and continue.
- Add the onion, and fry for about 4 minutes until it's lightly browned, and golden. Stir them around to get the spices mixed up in them nicely.
- Add the garlic and ginger and fry 2-3 minutes until the garlic loses its raw smell and becomes sweetly fragrant and browned.
- Pour in the eggplant sauce from the blender. Stir it around to get the onions and spices mixed into the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle bubble. If the sauce it kind of thick, add a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to thin it out a bit.
- Add the quartered mushrooms and let them simmer for 5 minutes in the sauce.
- While the mushrooms are cooking, tear up, or roughly chop a fistful of cilantro ("a fistful of cilantro" is also the working name of my latest screenplay)(not really)(I don't have a screenplay) and add it to the pan. Stir it in and let it cook for a few minutes as well. If you're adding cream (don't feel obligated) this is a good time. Stir it in and when it's hot, serve!
I enjoyed adding diced cucumber on the side of this curry afterwards, to provide a bit of soft/crunchy, and hot/cool dynamic to the meal.
Using half an English cucumber, cut it into 1/3″ cubes, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of chaat masala. Chaat masala is a known as a "cooling blend" ("garam masala" translates as "hot blend" roughly and provides the opposite effect of the chaat masala) and together with the cucumber form a nice cooling counter-balance to the spicier curry. Overall, a pretty great lunch.
Chaat Masala: grind together 2 tsp toasted cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp mango powder, and 2 tsp salt. This mix is a great garnish for things like bhajis, samosas, or pakoras. My recipe is not totally authentic, exactly, but all you want is a bit of salt to season, the toasted cumin, and some tang from mango powder.
Make it Vegan: change ghee to vegetable oil, and omit the optional cream. Easy!
* Guarantee valid in Jeff's kitchen only.
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Will try this tonight!
February 17, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Forgot to report back that it came out very tasty. Thanks for the recipe. Like the new look, btw… very masculine 🙂
February 22, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Tasted great thanks! Needs plenty of salt at the end to bring out the flavour!
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AS Media – Evaluation Questions & Answers
Character 1 – The Protagonist
This character is a teenage male around 16-17 years of age and he comes from England, this character is presented as a middle class person and used in a more socially realistic way to the other character (The antagonist) mainly down to the different morals and ways of thinking, they simply oppose each other. At first the audience is meant to kind of sympathise with the character as he seems to be nervous with what he does, however as the sequence goes on the audience are made to think about why this character acts the way he does and why he pushes others away. The fact that he deals drugs they can almost assume he also does these drugs himself, the audience haven't been given any incline towards this idea and therefore it is left to their imagination.
In the beginning of the sequence the character is fully clothed from head to toe, however the look seems as though he is up to something and is not what many people would normally dress like… even on a cold day. This is to fully express the seriousness of the action he is about to do and presents the idea that he may be trying to hide his identity so nobody can identify him as a person. As the scene continues and he gets to his home he takes off these clothes almost immediately, this suggests that the potential problems and dangers are no longer within his vicinity so there is no need to hide his identity, the character is perceptive and weary all the way through.
The character is portrayed as this rough, perceptive and a clever teenage male and his looks fully express this as his hair is long, untouched almost like he hasn't brushed it for a long time with a face that looks like it hasn't seen a shower for a couple of days too. This is a subverted stereotype especially for teenagers as they are generally known to worry about what they look like in public and are very self conscious, which this character isn't and this is a contrast.
Character 2 – The Antagonist
The second character also portrayed as a male antagonist and is roughly the same age as the protagonist, around 16-17 years old he lives in the same village in the same country which is England and is again portrayed as a middle class teenager. In contrast to the protagonist this character is showcased as the sensible one out of the two, trying to pursued his friend to stop with the drugs, he is resilient and generally won't take no for an answer. This is portrayed throughout the sequence in with his perception and defectiveness as he seeks to find out information about the protagonist through simple questions like 'Where have you been?' and 'Are you still dealing?' which give the suggestion that he is suspicious of him.
This character remains in the same position throughout the sequence, this suggests comfort and the fact that he may have been waiting for the protagonist to return for a while. He is still wearing his coat inside, the perception here is that he may be planning something once the protagonist returns or that he may soon be leaving again, all is shown at the end of the sequence. His hair seemingly looks like it has recently been tended to this gives us the typical signs of a stereotypical teenager where they are vein and like to look their best wherever they are. Throughout the course of the opening sequence he sits relatively comfortably with a smug look on his face which suggests that he knows information about the protagonist that he may not be sharing, or that he has his suspicions about the whole ordeal.
With these characters in place and in the sequence we can almost certainly say it will appeal to a younger audience from the ages of 16-20 and males maybe up to 25 simply because more and more teenagers are now into drugs, especially in the 21st century maybe not the type used but definitely other types and maybe they would be able to connect to the protagonist better and with the fact that the characters are teenagers it would be much easier to do this than if they were a little older. Moreover, as I have previously said the characters are generally contrasting and one of them are a typical yet unfair stereotypical teenager who does drugs the other not so and is inevitably a subverted stereotype, this would mean that two types of people would be able to connect to two very diverse personalities within this sequence.


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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Those Little Reversals in Life
Role reversal is the most important one that can happen to anyone in life. On a very personal note: my son grew up into a handsome man who married a wonderful girl, had an amazing son of his own, and who expected to always take care of them. But life interfered, as it does so often, and one day, his role in the family was reversed. His wife became the caretaker of him, and of the family, until his death in January, 2015. A role reversal of the saddest kind.
One day I was in the library, browsing among the stacks, when I heard a soft voice say,"No, Dad, that word is "running." You know the word 'run,' so just put 'ing' to it."
Another soft voice, much deeper, said, "He wa...was run...running too far..."
"No, Dad, not 'too far', but it is 'too fast.' Come on, let's try it again." The deep voice: "I don't know, honey, I don't think I'll ever learn again." The sentence was spoken in bits and pieces, with pain evident in each word.
I'm not usually a snoop, but that day I just had to be. I had to know what was going on. I stepped quietly around a couple of bookcases, and stopped. In front of me was a round table and four small chairs, those found in the section for young children. On one of the chairs, stooped over and barely sitting on it, was a tall, thin man with his face in his hands. Sitting next to him, but on the table, was a lovely young girl of about fourteen. Dark curly hair clustered on her shoulders, and her dark eyes were filled with tears. She sat with one small hand on the man's shoulder. "Dad, you will learn again. Look how far you've come this year. I won't let you stop learning until you can read all your own books again." He raised his head and smiled at her. His dark eyes mirrored hers, complete with the tears. He wiped his face with a handkerchief, and got up, slowly and painfully. He held his hand out to his daughter, and they carefully picked their way around the other tables to the checkout counter. He held a Beginning Reader's book in his hand.
I checked out behind them, and as I walked out, I saw the father pointing at various trees, cars, and even a rabbit who came scuttling by. He named them all for his daughter, and she was laughing and hugging him around the waist.
I drove off, with tears in my own eyes. Teacher in reverse: daughter teaching father, and in the same loving, patient way the father had once taught the daughter.
How wonderful. How remarkable. A reversal in life that could have been tragic, but instead, courage, patience, and love was all wrapped up in one beautiful, fourteen year old package.
Reversals in life. What remarkable thing have you seen lately?
Think about it.
Until next time,
That's a wrap.
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Reversals seem to be a way of life these days. I thought I was finished with the very day tasks of being a Mom. All my children are grown and have families of their own. Then we lost my daughter and now I am taking on a lot of those "mom" duties for my grand daughters. In my youngest grand daughter's 4th grade class, there were five of us who were experiencing the reversal of your grandmother positions. All different reasons, but a definite change in our roles. Thanks for the post, Mikki. It gave me food for thought today.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about you losing your daughter. That's so sad and has got to be tough. I can't imagine.Delete
Same with you, Mikki with losing your son. This was a beautiful post. And it does make one think. Thank you.
Sherry, I know how difficult it is to lose a child, no matter the age, that person is still "your child." And then to have to raise your grandchildren...that seems to be an almost universal role reversal these days. My next-door neighbor is raising her grandson, because his father was never in the picture, and her daughter is on drugs. A sad thing, allthe way around. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Beautiful post, Mikki and I'm glad you're back! I'm so sorry about the loss of your son. That's a role reversal no one wants to take but you have to deal with the hand that's dealt you and it sounds like you're doing the best you can. I'm sure you're son is very proud and happy to have been blessed with you as his mother.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Allyn. We are dealing with it the best we can, but a close friend of mine, who lost both his children as children, told me that you never get over it. His eldest girl died at 18, and that was more than 50 years ago. He says it's still like yesterday. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Thanks, Susan. Watching this 14 year old girl with her father was one of the most touching things I've ever seen. He was young enough to have been in the service, so I wondered if maybe he had had a traumatic brain injury, and that was the problem. Whatever it was, his daughter will never give up on him.Delete
Touching post Mikki. The first role reversal I remember was a long time ago. A couple had decided that as the mom earned way more than the dad, he should stay home with their baby daughter rather than stay in his underpaying job and then to have to struggle to pay for daycare. This was back in the 60s. I thought it was a brilliant and practical solution and couldn't believe what that poor dad had to go through with jibes from 'proper men work', 'men can't bring up girls' etc etc. At the point he was refused admission to a childrens' playgroup (who knows what the organizers thought he might or might not do) the media got wind of it. This was back in the 60s, but I thought those parents deserved kudos for making the best decision for their family as a whole. Latterly, we often hear of adult children having to parent their parents and that's a whole other role reversal. I cannot begin to imagine how you felt losing your son and wish you and your family nothing but the best..ReplyDeleteReplies
It is sad to read that, Victoria, when in today's world, the "stay-at-home dad" is just another way for young couples to survive, and is not at all out of tune with the office father. The other role reversal we hear so much about is the grandparents raising their grandchildren, for any number of reasons, and becoming parents all over again. Many of them have trouble taking care of themselves, to say nothing about this so-called "golden age of retirement", yet now they have young children to take care of.Delete
Thanks for your comment, Victoria.
My heart goes out to you Mikki and to every other parent who's lost a child. How wonderful that you can still see the positive and good things in life. That pretty 14 year old is an inspiration to us all.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Sheila. You never get over the loss of a child, no matter the age, but you have to pick up the pieces and move on. We are still trying to do that, but in the meantime, it is experiences like this one that do much for enabling us to continue to see the "positive and good" things in life. And Jeff would want that.ReplyDelete


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It's been amazing but a bit of whirlwind, so here is a brief update in pictures:
First off, the flat. After months of waiting, my sister and I finally completed on the flat of our dreams in Brixton. It's a stunner and we are the happiest little ladies in the whole of South West London. Yes, it still needs a lot of attention and new furniture but it has such beautiful light and space and, after years of renting, we finally have a home to call our own. Hoorah!
My good buddy Alyshia took a few of us to her hotel in Cap Ferrat in the South of France to celebrate her birthday. Wow! The generosity her family showed us was beyond anything we could've expected and I don't think any of us will be forgetting their yacht in a hurry...
LATITUDE. My friend Neil was running the hilarious comedy shed for Monster Comedy and we used it as a base for the whole weekend. When we weren't laughing our heads off, we were watching some cracking music. It was also pretty cool to run into Brittany from the Alabama Shakes whilst treating myself to a late night noodle feast.
I planned a pretty awesome hen party for my sister Mary with a few of her wonderful friends and a couple of other sisters. A blast from start to finish with a suitably whopping great hangover the next day
My gorgeous friends Rachel and Lucy launched an online accessories boutique and, oh wow, it is really something special. They asked me to a bit of modelling (in the loosest sense of the word) and I was lucky enough to get a preview of all their wonderfully cool and quirky stock. LOVE indeed. Looky looky at the beauties on my feet, hands, neck...check it out! www.fromlondonwithlove.com
My bootiful sister Mary got married to the wonderful Nick from our house in Wimbledon. All five of us sisters were back together as my biggest one Katie came back from Hong Kong for the big day. It was so special and the happiest of days
Aaaand, I made the cake...
The Olympics came to London and I totally surprised myself at how much I loved it. I didn't have any tickets but that didn't stop me!
My sisters and I all had tickets to see the incredible blur at the end of the Olympics, but, GET THIS, my clever friend Mei managed to also wangle two tickets to a last minute blur gig at the 100 Club on Oxford Street. That's a capacity of 350 people. As you can imagine it was incredible, yes we nearly died and I may have broken a few ribs but to see blur with 350 people one week and 80,000 the next.
SO close!
And then so far...
My sister always wanted to get married at our house in Spain but, for admin reasons, this wasn't really possible so she ended up having a second beautiful ceremony in the mountains followed by a big ol' fiesta. I cried like a baby, I danced like a loca lady and I scoffed tapas and paella to my heart's content.
And finally I got the time to relax for a week by the pool with some of my very bestest friends at my parents Spanish abode. Mmmmm loverly!
So what now? Well exciting times are up ahead as well, but that's a story for another day .


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Musings on life as I travel down a path of Jewish spiritual practice--listening to the ancient words speak to us in the world of today....
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hair Cut Holiday
היום שלשים ושלשים יומים שהם ארבעה שבועות וחמשה יומים לעמר
Today is the thirty-third day of the omer - four weeks and five days
הוד שבהוד
A day of humility in a week of humility
Today is Lag B'Omer, the 33rd day of the omer. You can click here for an explanation of the day, which is considered a happy day of celebration in the midst of a period of mourning. Many of the mourning rituals that are followed during these days are lifted for this one day in the period. Orthodox and Hassidic couples have wedding on this day.
But the most obvious way I see this commemorated in my community is by having a hair cut, something that is not done when you're in mourning. I'm sure there are many Talmudic explanations for why we don't cut hair during mourning and why you do on Lag B'Omer, but I don't need their rationalizations. The point is obvious to me.
Changing your hair changes your appearance, renewing yourself in a way. That action as the ability to change the way you feel, about yourself, about how you present yourself in the world. Yesterday I wrote about transitions--this is another way you can transition from one state to another.
I didn't get a hair cut, but I did change the color. It's now a nice red/purple cabernet color--much nicer than my natural mousy brown twinged with a bit of grey. It puts a smile on my face, and I know it will appreciated by those around me. A good way to celebrate the day.
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The refuge is moving to a larger facility as soon as we can get new enclosures built for the animals and get the facility prepared. We will need of a lot of supplies to get the place ready and could use any support that the public can provide. I will list them in an additional post as space here is limited. As always, we appreciate your support.
- 11 gauge chain link fencing/posts/gate, at least 6 foot tall and approximately 150 feet in length
- Pressure treated 2 X 4's at least 8 feet long
- Pea gravel
- 9 X 12 rubber mat without holes that can be swept/mopped
- Stainless Steel exam tables (Sam's Club)
- Stainliess Steel shelving (Sam's Club)
- Drywall and interior grade 2 X 4's (we need for a build on Saturday so will probably have to purchase)
- Lowe's and Home Depot Gift cards (anyone have any credit card reward points to cash in for gift cards?)
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Happy Sunday My Blogger Friends!What a fabulous day it is here in SaddleBrooke Arizona. The weather has finally moved into the GORGEOUS STATE that allows us to leave our windows open and the tank tops are back to the front of the closet along with our shorts and little skirts. AND THAT WOULD BE WHY I LOVE LIVING IN ARIZONA!
Countdown to Grandkids Arriving = 47 days to go!
http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com. HOLY BUCKETS does this gal know how to make fun stuff. She posted this fun little bookmark on her blog March 29th and I knew from the minute I saw it ........ that this was going to be a project that I would make some day. We used the "Two Tags" BigZ Die in Chocolate Chip and also cut out a portion of that same die with Magnet Sheets.
LOVE how easy this card would be to duplicate in other colors and was amazed at how fast this card comes together.
Hope you enjoyed the Birthday Cards/Projects we made at our April Stamp Camp - Next month I told the gals we would be doing a Floral Theme. Our 3-D project for May Stamp Camp will be a SUPER GORGEOUS Purse/Box that will hold all the cards the gals make at our May Stamp Camp. I just can't wait to share what I've created for May with the gals.
I'll be back tomorrow to share more Kards by Kadie creations with you - Hope you can come back and join me for that share ....... Keep Living Your Dream!


text: Hi there, To create a diff - either use CVS, i.e. check out the cvs code (anon cvs works just fine), make your changes, and then do 'cvs diff composer -Nup > file.diff'. This is definitely preferrable and easiest - particularly since things change so quickly patches against tar sources are usually out of date in no time. The other alternative is you need to copy the source tree/subtree, have one un-touched and one touched version, and then use 'diff -u3 -r orig/composer new/composer >file.diff' to create the patch. On the code, you have way too many unecessary casts (no need to cast a gulong to a gulong to add it to a gulong, or cast a function returning gchar * to a gchar *, even though the function you're calling actually takes a const char * anyway ... and no, dont cast to that either!), you leak almost all the strings you allocate, and you're using ngettext incorrectly. Dont pass markup to gettext if possible (i guess this case is unavoidable), and if you do, make sure you pass simple strings - not functions. And certainly dont pass it allocated strings that never get freed! i.e. DO! text = g_strdup_printf(ngettext("%d Attachment (%s)", "%d Attachments (%s total)", attachment_num), attachment_num, size_string) DONT! text = g_strdup_printf(ngettext(g_strdup_printf(""), g_strdup_printf(""), n)); AFAICT, apart from leaking like a sieve, the last method can not even work properly since the gettext scanner wont be able to find the string to use as the translation key, and even if it guessed the quoted string, the key is only created at run-time so it couldn't possibly match it to anything. So no ... Srinivasa, the code isn't even close to ok, sorry! Must look closer next time! The idea seems fine though, and the code is easy to fix. Make sure you make a proper patch once it is ready too. Michael PS i dont think you need a separate get_attachment_size_string function either, it is only used in that one place and is a small loop that could be written in a total of 2 lines of code. On Wed, 2005-06-22 at 22:24 +0200, smurfd wrote: > Hey! > > I have created a small addition to the attachment bar in the mail > composer. > What it does, is create a additional string to the "1 Attachment" / "2 > Attachments" lable in the mail composer attachment bar. > Now it says, "1 Attachment, size of 5k" / "2 Attachments, total size of > 100k" > > I Personally think its a very handy thing to have, seeing how some SMTP > servers has a limit on how large your mails can be (i was tought > recently). If you have N attached files, it can be messy to know how > much you have attached to the mail. > > was unsure how to create a patch for the 3 of the different files, into > 1 patch, and since you cant put files on the list, i'll try to describe > where the things are supposed to be ;) > > Best regards > /Nicklas > > --evolution/composer/e-msg-composer-attachment-bar.h-- > line 74: gchar* get_attachment_size_string (EMsgComposerAttachmentBar > *bar); > ----- > > --evolution/composer/e-msg-composer-attachment-bar.c-- > line 404: gchar* get_attachment_size_string (EMsgComposerAttachmentBar > *bar) { > EMsgComposerAttachmentBarPrivate *priv; > GList *p; > gulong size=(gulong)0; > > priv = bar->priv; > > for (p = priv->attachments; p != NULL; p = p->next) { > EMsgComposerAttachment *attachment; > > attachment = E_MSG_COMPOSER_ATTACHMENT (p->data); > > size = size + (gulong)attachment->size; > } > return size_to_string(size); > } > > ---- > > --evolution/composer/e-msg-composer.c-- > line 2308: if (attachment_num) { > gchar *num_text = > g_strdup_printf ( ngettext( (gchar *)g_strdup_printf > ("%d Attachment, size of %s",(int)attachment_num, > get_attachment_size_string((EMsgComposerAttachmentBar *) > composer->attachment_bar)), > > (gchar *)g_strdup_printf > ("%d Attachments, total size of %s", > (int)attachment_num, get_attachment_size_string( > (EMsgComposerAttachmentBar *)composer->attachment_bar)) > ,attachment_num)); > > gtk_label_set_markup (GTK_LABEL( > composer->attachment_expander_num),num_text); > > g_free (num_text); > > gtk_widget_show (composer->attachment_expander_icon); > > } else { > ... (same as the old stuff) > ---- > > _______________________________________________ > evolution-hackers maillist - evolution-hackers lists ximian com > http://lists.ximian.com/mailman/listinfo/evolution-hackers


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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Things ....
Sometimes, but rarely, I'm silent. Usually, I have lots to say.
I'm quite opinionated, but I always give others the option of having their own opinions.
I love to grow things....except the 'age spot' stuff that I seem to have inherited from some who came before me. They are not cancerous or even dangerous,according to my doctor...just ugly, sort-of wart-like spots.
Decorating is one of my interests. Crafting is THE major one, though....and I fluctuate between the many options of crafting. Currently, it's card making and scrapbooking.
I am the family-history keeper and explorer, and I get very excited over new findings.
Once, when I was in grade school, I played the lead part in the play, "The Little Match Girl." While reading the part, I read her description as 'bed raggled' rather than BEdraggled.
Once, much later, I wrote a play for our church Christmas production, from the book, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." It was such fun, and the kids all did a wonderful job! I might like to do that again sometime.
I used to bite my fingernails...now I don't. Right now my nails are healthy, all the same length, and are too long at 3/4" past the end of my fingers. They are in the way, but I'm kind of curious to see how long they will grow.
Heat and cold temperatures are more extreme to me than to most people. I seem to be more sensitive, 'freezing' at a higher temperature and feeling the heat at a lower one than most. All this since the 'change' hit me in my 40's.
Thrift shops and yard sales draw me like a magnet, though I've behaved myself very well for the last few years. Antiques are even more appealing to me, especially rustic ones. I wish I had the option of rummaging through people's old barns and attics, but so far, I haven't found that!
I'd like to have a swimming pool...even if just a lap pool...but we don't need the expense...or the work.
I like paper dolls....and like to make my own. I wish my granddaughters enjoyed them more, but that's an old-fashioned idea, and these techno-age kids aren't much enthused about them.
I'm flexible....but I am pretty stubborn too.
In late grade school, a teacher told me that I had very nice cursive handwriting. She suggested that my letters were well-done, but that it would be even better if I practiced my slant, as I seemed to have no particular choice about how the letters sat on the lines. I worked hard on it until I managed to find my comfortable slant.
It paid off,too, because in high school I was asked to write the hand-written menus for the Hedges Inn, and upscale restaurant/inn....and I was paid for it.
I also was paid to type the manuscript for a booklet by Ferris Talmage about the small hamlet of the Springs, in East Hampton. There was no mention of my name in the booklet section where credits and thanks were given, so I can't prove that I did it...but yes, I did it.
I'm thinking that's enough for you today! Hopefully I'll find something interesting to write about tomorrow!
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- AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 12:19 AM
thank you for sharing about yourselfReplyDelete
I would love to be able share more of myself on my blog...but..I have drew a line in the sand with my family and they read my blog..only one word for it is dysfunctional family.. sigh
I notice more sensitivity to heat since menopause. I used to be the one people asked," how on earth can you still be wearing a turtleneck? Aren't you roasting!" Now I'm melting and they're telling me, "it's not even hot!" The cold doesn't bother me though. (Thank goodness when you like in North Dakota--LOL!)ReplyDelete
I loved the Beatles, but I always hated crowds--especially screaming crowds. So cool to be able to say you were there, tho. Kind of like the folks who actually went to Woodstock. :)
This was fun to learn more about you. :):)


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Military Discounts you need to ask for – discounts from burgers to laptops ready to be claimed
Posted by mandyf on October 13, 2011
Military discounts are something that the men and women serving in the Armed Forces deserve. They get lousy pay, they often wind up in locations that are not the type that recruiters sell a career with and they have written a blank check to the United States that is payable at any time for any amount up to and including their own life. Trust me, a discount on some goods and services is the least we can do for them. While some military discounts are quite well known at venues like hotels, there are loads of discounts that many people have never thought of – and should be taking advantage of. In many cases, these discounts are available to reservists and guardsmen as well as veterans.
Here are some of the military discounts that are available and are likely little known. Even big chains like Arby's don't always announce they offer a military discount so it remains a secret to many people. It's like the secret items on a menu – always available if you know to ask for them! Keep in mind that in some cases, individual franchise owners may choose not to extend a discount. In other cases, they may offer a different percentage off. Each of these have however been tested and did in fact honor requests for a military discount in the last 6 months.
IHOP – The International House of Pancakes offers a 20% discount just for asking for it. In most cases, they will ask to see some form of military ID, but in others they will honor with no need to prove your military status. Unlike many other restaurants, IHOP will take 20% off the entire bill, not just the order from the service member. If you have a family, this is great!
The Apple Store offers a government employee discount which covers the military. The discount varies, but you will get some kind of break. In order to get started, you need to sign up here – http://www.apple.com/r/store/government/
Boston Market offers a 20% discount on orders. As much as they can nail you for on some of their meals (And they are worth it!), a break of this size is a shame to not ask for.
Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) offers a discount of 10% off
To take advantage of the Hewlett Packard military discount, log on to website and then click on New User Registration. Enter first and last name, user name, password and email address. Use company code: 2727. The discounts vary and are only available online, but it has been verified that up to 15% has been taken off. It does however seem that not all items qualify, and less popular items have the best discounts – that is just from user experience, HP does not release any information regarding how they decide on their discount rates.
Payless Shoe Stores offers a 10% discount with valid ID – 7 out of 8 locations we visitid also honored that 10% military discount in addition to any other specials like BOGO.
Subway offers a 10% military discount with a twist – it is only valid in "non-military" locations. This did hold true in one location in a military town, but not another only a couple miles away. In towns with no military installations, the results have been mixed. Too often, getting the discount requires getting the manager as the counter help had no idea they offered it.
In addition to IHOP, Boston Market and Subway, there are loads of different places to eat from burger joints to sit down restaurants that offer some form of a military discount. Unfortunately, many of these places leave the amount of the discount, or whether to offer it at all, up to the franchisee who often then leaves it up to the manager. It is their choice, but it often means there is little consistency from one location to the next.Here is our list in Alphabetical order for ease of reference.
Back Yard Burgers
Burger King
Captain D's
Carl's Jr.
Cotton Patch
Dunkin' Donuts
Golden Corral
Java Cafe
Long John Silver
Maggie Moo's
The Melting Pot
Pancho's Mexican Buffet
Panda Express
Papa Murphy's
Pat & Oscar's
Pizza Hut
Red Robin
Taco Bell
Texas Roadhouse
A few places you might not expect to offer a military discount include:
Panties.com offers free military shipping.
Florsheim Shoes offers 20% online orders by using coupon code Link20
Adam and Eve offers a variety of military discounts from free shipping to 10%-15% off. It all depends on whether you are shopping on or offline or whether a particular store manager wants to offer one.
This is by no means a comprehensive list, and more will come as we cull the data. Military discounts are out there – you just have to ask in most cases! It's not just the big chains like Lowe's or Home Depot. We even asked for a discount at a local restaurant just to see – and although they had no policy, the manager was happy to offer 10%.


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Do you know what's even better than a snow delay? Waking up to a surprise delay because of fog. There's something magical about finding out that you can just go back to sleep for two more hours.
Then after school it was brilliantly warm. People were throwing on their shorts and t-shirts, sidewalks were filled with runners and bikers and you just couldn't help but be happy.
The day just kept getting better when we gathered at Mama Bear's for Wyld Life Campaigners tonight. Several our 8th graders were at an athletic meeting at the High School. But I got a fun group of 7th grade girls to come outside and play before we officially started.
After we sang songs together at the beginning of Campaigners, we spread out to write letters to God. I've done that several times before, but this time KCraig added a twist. We asked each kid to write to God telling them who they think they were created to be. I loved having the chance to sit and think through what I was writing.
In small groups, KCraig and I led a circle of 7th graders together. We're talking about who God is, what that tells us about Jesus and what that means for us. In just over a semester these girls have grown so much in their faith and the way they engage in conversations about faith. I'm so excited for them to go to Wyld Life camp this summer and to keep learning more about who God made them to be.
Wyld Life is awesome. I wish every Junior High kid could be part of a group like this.


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Some 50 countries have already confirmed their participation in the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Baku in May 2017.
Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov made the remark during the Chef de Missions Seminar held in Baku on December 8.
"Less than five months left to the Islamic Games in Baku. In general, preparations are underway. We are working in accordance with the plan and meet deadlines. Delegations were pleased by what they saw in Baku. We would like to see in the capital athletes from all the 57 countries on May 12, but only 50 of them have confirmed their participation so far," he said.
Rahimov further noted that the Baku Islamic Games will have eight main sponsors.
The minister mentioned that compared to the 1st European Games, organized in Baku, where about 500 foreign experts worked, the Islamic Games will involve more local specialists.
Commenting on the number of participants in the Games, Secretary General of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Nassar said the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games will see a record number of the participants.
He said sport venues in Azerbaijan are fully ready for the competitions, further hailing the country's experience in hosting international sporting events.
He expressed confidence that the Games will be excellently delivered.
The decision to hold the fourth Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku was made at the eighth General Assembly of the ISSF in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in July 2013.
The official opening ceremony and closing of the fourth Islamic Solidarity Games will be held at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
More than 160 Azerbaijani sportsmen are expected to participate in the Games under the slogan "Solidarity is our power".
The Muslim religion of all athletes is not a pre-condition for participation in the competition.


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- What shapes do you see?
- What do you think the title of this artwork should be?
Students began with a roughly 8"x18" piece of watercolor paper. Each student chose three colors of watercolor paint, limiting the palette to create UNITY in our artwork. With these colors, we created two vertical columns, stacking boxes of various sizes. In the following art class, we practiced cutting out spirals (tricky), long curvy shapes, short spiky shapes, and even the splatter shapes Matisse was so fond of. Shapes were carefully arranged to create BALANCE in the composition before being glued down. We had some extra time, so students had the opportunity to glue the finished work to a black background paper and create a pattern in the border.


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Happy 4th of July!!!! AMERICA!!!!!
My companion and I decided to celebrate the 4th of July by making some awesome steaks, some amazing mashed potatoes and some stuffed grilled bell peppers. It was amazing!
Changes got here, and I am headed out! It looks like I will be spending my last weeks in a place called Olimar, 33. It is really far away and there are a lot of gauchos (Cowboys) out there. So it looks like I will be teaching to the people out in the countryside. I am excited! It will be a huge change from where I am at right now, because I am currently in the city and I am headed very far away from the city. I had no clue that I would be changing areas for my last change, but I am sure that the Lord has something there for me to do. I will be living with only Latinos, so hopefully I can come home with my Spanish in tip top condition. I don't know how well my English is going to be though.
I am doing great. Time is flying by super quickly. I don't have much time to write today because I have to get back to the house and start packing. This last week Elder Childs and I have been working really hard. We were able to learn "Long suffering"....Looonnngg Suffering!Hahaha. This last week really helped me develop more patience and endurance. I am grateful for the gospel in my life and I hope all of you are also!
-Elder Vanderlinden
Quote of the week: "The most effective missionaries always act out of love" -Dallin H. Oaks


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I am an avid reader; magazines, books, online, newspapers, just to mention a few. Well I am wondering how to organize information I find in reading in real life (RRL) and online. For example as I go through magazines I'll find wonderful decorating tips, then when it comes time to do it I can't remember the magazine/book/whatever. Same online - I do make bookmarks and folders and sub-folders and I also have one called later for the ones I really want to come back to, but.... I have so many I can't remember which of the 20 bookmarks in a sub-folder is the one I need. For my RRL I am going back through my magazines and tearing out the pages with the stuff I want to remember. ? is how do I file/store these pages to remember where to go for them when I need them?
Same with recipes. RRL whether a cookbook or pamphelt etc., I'll mark it in my brain that 'hey I like that recipe I can make that.' I'll even remember an ingredient I need to get that isn't normally in my pantry. However, when it comes time to remember where I read the recipe, or 'which recipe was it that called for the anise?' or 'which recipe required me to use my leftover rice?' I am at a total loss. I know I can clip the recipe but how do your file it to remember which page or card has that particular recipe? Or how about when I find a wonderful recipe in a cookbook? I don't want to rip out the pages, but how would I remember which book I read it in?
See my dilemma here. I really want to be organized and also save time. Having to go back through all my magazines for April made me realize how much time I am wasting and how much time I've wasted searching through all my magazines to find the right article.
Now on my computer I do have my folders for recipes, then sub-folders for bread, dessert, etc., crafts which then has sub-folders sewing, knitting, etc. Eventually though I am going to have a ton of recipes in there so finding the one I need will eventually become a chore. With those recipes if I have cooked/baked whatever it and we enjoyed it, I'm printing them out on the good paper and putting them in the recipe binder. How about the ones I haven't tried but want to?
I do have binders that I put my printed knitting patterns in. I also have one for all my sock patterns, including my master copies of my class instructions when I was teaching. I also have another binder where I put projects I've printed out from the computer from places like Michael's, Jo-Anns, etc. This might be an idea to continue and make different binders for different craft projects. If someone has a better idea than this I am open to all and every suggestion.
I think I might even make a contest out of it. So spread the word and tell whoever to let me know you referred them to me for added entries. Not sure what the prize will be, I'll think about that one and post what it will be in a day or two. I'm thinking maybe an online gift certificate to whatever place the winner chooses.
So my questions are:
1) how do I file/store pages of craft/decorating or whatever, to remember where to go for them when I need them?
2) how do your file it to remember which page or card has that particular recipe?
3) how do your file it to remember which page or card has that particular ingredient?
4) how about when I find a wonderful recipe in a cookbook how would I remember which book I read it in?
5) on my computer how would I store the recipes I haven't tried but want to?
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End the climate of impunity! Reform the Office of the Ombudsman!
Support the impeachment complaint versus Merceditas Gutierrez
Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez remains one of the biggest obstacles towards making corrupt officials of the Arroyo administration, including Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself, accountable for their crimes. Her inaction on such huge scandals like the Fertilizer Fund Scam, Euro Generals, and Mega Pacific Deal, to name just a few, has legitimized and institutionalized the climate of impunity that helped prop up the corrupt and brutal Arroyo administration.
As we continue to strive for truth, justice, accountability, and genuine change, it is indispensable that we make Gutierrez answer for the key role she played in the plunder and oppression perpetrated by the Arroyo administration against the Filipino people. The anomalous plea bargaining deal that she entered into with Gen. Carlos Garcia has only reinforced public demand that the Office of the Ombudsman be reformed for the country to have an honest-to-goodness campaign against graft and corruption and put the biggest plunderers of the Arroyo administration into jail.
The reform must start with the removal of Gutierrez as Ombudsman through the Constitutional process of impeachment. While this is ongoing in the House of Representatives, the public can not afford to become a mere spectator and just passively watch the process unfold. We need to remain vigilant to ensure that the impeachment proceedings will not be derailed again by Gutierrez or by those who stand to benefit from her continued stay in office.
We call on the people to support the impeachment complaint filed by Pagbabago! and other groups against Ombudsman Gutierrez by affixing your name and signature and/or the organization that you represent to this unity statement. We also encourage you to circulate this unity statement to the largest number of people and groups possible in order to generate snowballing support for the impeachment complaint and forewarn those who plan to sabotage the proceedings. You may send the signatures and names to email@example.com.
Let us work together to end the climate of impunity that has been gripping this country for so long. Support the impeachment process and remove Merceditas Gutierrez from the Office of Ombudsman now!
Outline of Evidence
Reyes et al v. Ombudsman Gutierrez
List of Evidence
FOLDER 1: Fertilizer Scam
1. Affidavit of Danilo Ramos dated 3/1/11
Attesting to the fact that his group filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman for plunder among other, against GMA et al, relating to the malversation of public funds int eh Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) program amounting to P728M.
He also attested the complainants' efforts in reminding the Ombudsman to perform her functions.
2. Affidavit of Atty. Jobert Pahilga dated 3/1/11
Attesting his efforts as a lawyer of the Ramos complaint.
3. Sandiganbayan Certification dated 2/25/11
That no criminal or civil case had been filed against Jocelyn Bolante and Luis "Cito" Lorenzo
4. Joint Complaint Affidavit filed by KMP, Pamalakaya, Amihan, AMGL, and Danggayan-CV against GMA et al for Plunder among others, dated 6/3/2004 (with Annexes)
5. Senate Committee Report No. 254 (14th Congress, Second Regular Session) submitted by the Blue Ribbon Committee on 2/26/2009
"The Ombudsman failed to do its duty when no resolution was made on this case even after more than a thousand days. We denounce its inaction in the strongest possible terms. Xxx By its blatant inaction and callous behavior, it would seem as if it has been coopted by the corrupt. It seems that instead of apprehending the caravans of thieves, the Ombudsman has turned a blind eye and has allowed them to go on their merry way.
The gross inaction by the Ombudsman is one that must not be allowed or tolerated by the people and by the leaders of this country. Certainly, and at the very least, the Senate will not tolerate the Ombudsman's criminal negligence. Xxx " (p.117)
"To be sure, there are already serious and mounting calls for her resignation, and we support them. This Committee and this Senate are done repeatedly reminding her to act and discharge her duty. The Senate will not hesitate to exercise its power of the purse as well as other legislative and constitutional powers to enact wholesale reforms in the Office of the Ombudsman and remove its occupants, if not effect its de facto abolition. The Ombudsman must be held accountable for allowing people to get away with crime." (p. 118)
6. Senate Committee Report No. 54 (13th Congress, Second Regular Session) submitted jointly by the Committee on Agriculture and Food and the Blue Ribbon Committee on 3/1/2006
· The Rape of the Nation: Ten Reasons why the Fertilizer issue is a scam (p. 26)
· Recommendations
"6. Strong probable criminal culpability is established, hence, criminal and administrative charges must be filed against:
a. Undersecretary Jocelyn Bolante
b. Secretary Luis Lorenzo
c. Undersecretary Ibarra Poliquit
d. Undersecretary Belinda Gonzales
e. Assistant Secretary Jose Felix Montes
f. All Regional Directors of the Department of Agriculture who participated in the illegal transactions or dissipation of the Php 728-million fertilizer fund scam" (p. 33)
FOLDER 2: Fertilizer Scam (Chavez Folder)
1. Affidavit of Francisco Chavez dated 2/24/11
Attesting to the efforts he made in trying to file plunder cases against GMA before the Office of the Ombudsman
I. Cases he filed before the Ombudsman regarding the Fertilizer fund scam, and other cases:
A. Amended complaint-affidavit dated 5/26/04 before the Office of the Ombudsman for plunder et al against GMA, Lorezon, Boncodin, Relampagos, Oliveros, John Doe, Josie Doe, Jakie Doe, Jane Doe. This case is about the P728M fertilizer fund.
B. Second complaint-affidavit dated 6/8/04 for plunder (like first complaint) but naming the Does as respondents: GMA, Lorenzo, Boncodin, Relampagos, Oliveros, Bolante, Poliquit, Paule, Florendo, Aquino, Fabian. This case involves the 1 Billion and 1 hundred million pesos of taxpayers' money.
C. Third plunder charge dated 6/25/04 against GMA, Limcaoco, Yap, Lorenzo, Genuino, Dayrit. This pertains to the OPLAN MERCURY involving P200M which was converted by respondents for their personal use to enhance the presidential candidacy of GMA.
D. Fourth plunder charge dated 7/20/04 against GMA, Angelo, Duque, Romulo. This pertains to the plunder of the OWWA funds.
II. Other efforts
a. Motion to Recuse dated 6/1/04 seeking inhibition of then Ombudsman Marcelo because he was handpicked by GMA. Followed up with a letter dated 7/7/04
b. Letter dated 8/27/04 to Deputy Ombudsman of Luzon asking for an update on the plunder charges. Deputy Ombudsman of Luzon answered in a letter dated 9/2/04 informing that Marcelo inhibited himself.
c. Letter dated 12/2/04 to Deputy Ombudsman of Luzon asking for update. The Office of Deputy Ombudsman replied in a letter dated 12/13/04 and enumerated their action plans on the plunder charges.
d. Letter dated 11/29/05 to Deputy Ombudsman of Luzon asking for follow up on its enumerated action plans. The Office of Deputy Ombudsman of Luzon replied in a letter dated 12/12/05 informing him that it was returning the plunder complaints to OMB Central because of the resignation of Ombudsman Marcelo.
e. Letter dated 2/3/06 to Senator Magsaysay informing him of the inaction of the Ombudsman regarding the plunder charges before it. Senator Magsaysay replied on 2/8/06 letter assuring Chavez that the Senate Agricultural Committee will exercise oversight functions to the fullest to ensure that the Ombudsman or any Constitutional entity for that matter would perform their mandated duties without fear or favor.
f. Motion to require respondents to submit counter-affidavit dated 4/11/06 with the Office of the Ombudsman.
g. Petition for Mandamus dated 10/8/07 before the Supreme Court seeking to compel the Ombudsman Gutierrez to discharge her functions by requiring the Respondents in the plunder complaints to submit their counter-affidavits. But after 3 years, the SC still has not ruled on the matter.
III. Annexes attached to the Chavez affidavit:
A. Amended Complaint-Affidavit dated May 26, 2004 for plunder against Pres. Arroyo et al in relation to P 728M GMA Fund Scam
B. Manifestation dated 31 May 2004 identifying Bolante as John Doe mentioned in the complaint
C. Complaint-Affidavit dated June 8, 2004 - Second Plunder charge against GMA et al in relation to the 1,102,391,000 GMA Fund scam in addition to the 728M
D. Complaint-Affidavit dated 25 June 2004 – Plunder charge against GMA et al in relation to "Oplan Mercury" involving NFA, DA, PAGCOR and DOH
E. Complaint-Affidavit dated 20 July 2004 - Plunder charge against GMA et al for misuse of OWWA Funds
F. and F-1. Motion to Recuse and Follow-up letter to Ombudsman Marcelo to inhibit from investigating/hearing the case
G. Letter to Ombudsman for Luzon dated 27 August 2004 asking for update on the plunder charges
H. Letter from Ombudsman for Luzon dated 02 September 2004 informing Atty. Chavez that Marcelo inhibited himself from investigating/hearing the plunder cases
I. Letter dated 02 December 2004 asking for an update on the plunder charges
J. to J-2, letter from Ombudsman with 2 pages attachment regarding the office's action plans on the plunder charges
K. Letter dated 29 November 2005 to follow up on the action plan
L. 12 December 2005 letter from the Ombudsman informing Atty. Chavez that the plunder complaints were returned to the Central Office as Marcelo resigned
M. Letter dated 21 December 2005 with Atty. Chavez informing the Ombudsman that it made him wait for nothing
N. Letter dated 03 February 2006 to Sen. Magsaysay
O. Reply letter of Sen. Magsaysay dated 08 February 2006
P. Senate Committee Report No. 54 dated 01 March 2006
P-1. Transmittal letter of Senate Committee Report No. 54 to the Ombudsman
Q. COA Report on the audit of the 728 M GMA Funds
R. Motion to require Respondents to Submit Counter-Affidavit
S. Filed Investigation Office report dated 20 June 2006 recommending the filing of criminal and administrative cases against Jocjoc et al
T. Consolidated Report of FIO dated 20 July 2006 recommending the filing of criminal and administrative charges against the local officials of Butuan City and private individuals involved in the 728 GMA Fund scam
FOLDER 3: "Euro" Generals
1. TSN from Committee on Foreign Relations joint with Blue Ribbon dated 11/15/08 [admission under oath of Dela Paz]
"Senator Biazon: Did you accomplish this form? (Referring to the declaration form, if you are bringing out to more than $10,000 out of the country)" (p. 2)
"Answer from Dela Paz: No, Your Honor
Biazon: You did not?
Dela Paz: Yes, your honor" (p. 3)
2. Senate Committee Report No. 229 submitted by Committee on Foreign Relations dated 11/13/08
· Finding that the whole Philippine delegation violated the travel ban (p. 3)
· Dela Paz violated Bangko Sentral Regulations (p.7)
· Recommendations
Criminal Prosecution
"Copies of this Report shall be given to the Ombudsman and to the Secretary of Justice, for preliminary investigation of the persons with apparent criminal liability, as indicated in the findings, on the basis of the official list of members of the Philippine Interpol delegation, attached to this report as Annex "A".
It appears that some or all of them might be criminally liable under the following laws: Penal Code for malversation under Article 217; technical malversation of public funds under Article 220; RA No. 3019, aka Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Sec. 3 para (c); RA No. 9160, as amended, aka Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001; and the New Central Bank Act, Sec. 36" (p. 8)
3. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular No. 98 Series of 1995
Section 4. Import/Export of Philippine Currency. No person may import or export nor bring with him into or out of the country, or electronically transfer legal tender Philippine notes and coins, checks, money order and other bills of exchange drawn in pesos against banks operating in the Philippines in an amount exceeding P10,000 without authorization by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
4. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular No. 308 Series of 2001
Any person who brings into or out of the Philippines foreign currency in excess of US $10,000 or its equivalent is required to declare the same in writing and to furnish information on the source and purpose of the transport of such currency.
Any violation hereof shall be subject to the sanctions provided for in Sec. 36 of RA 7653, without prejudice to the application of remedies and sanctions provided for under customs laws and regulations.
5. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular No. 507 Series of 2006 (with attached copy of the Form)
Xxx require any person who brings into or out of the Philippines foreign currency, as well as other foreign exchange denominated bearer monetary instruments, to declare the same in writing and to furnish information on the source and purpose of the transport of such currency or monetary instrument. xxx
6. Memorandum dated 10/27/08 by PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management
· Findings (p. 10)
· Recommendation (p.12)
7. Certification by the Sandiganbayan dated 2/28/11
"As of this date and per available records on file, No criminal or civil case had been filed against Police Director Eliseo Dela Paz, Director for Comptrollership, Philippine National Police."
8. Certification dated 3/1/11 by the Bureau of Customs
"This is to certify that as per record in our office there was no Foreign Currency Declaration made by a certain passenger Eliseo Dela Paz for the month of October 2008"
9. News reports
· Ombudsman team starts probe of Dela Paz (Inquirer.net, dated 10/16/08)
· Dela Paz pays P4.5M in full (Inquirer.net, dated 3/3/09)
· Ombudsman says "euro generals" lied (Inquirer.net, dated 8/13/10)
FOLDER 4: Megapacific case
1. Supreme Court Resolutions/Decisions in relation to the (GR No. 159139) dated 1/13/2006, 6/13/2006, /5/3/2006
2. Ombudsman Resolution in the cases of Kilos Bayan vs. Benjamin Abalos et al and Pimentel vs. Benjamin Abalos et al.
3. Ombudsman Supplemental Resolution in the cases of Kilos Bayan vs. Benjamin Abalos et al and Pimentel vs. Benjamin Abalos et al.


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In my previous post, I talked about what it was like to move countries and how to prepare for that. In this post, we're going to look at four ways you can assist your SO if they move to your country.
1. Don't take it personally
When one moves countries, it can be daunting and lonely. And while it's done gladly in order to be with their love, it's still hard.
As such, there are often moments when they'll just miss their old home. It may come out in a comment about wishing they see certain friends, or perhaps in a tactless statement of "back home in _____ we did this better."
However those moments reveal themselves, the best way you can handle them is to not take it personally. They're often not a result of regretting the move, or wishing to be "back home." It's just the weight of the changes setting in and feeling overwhelmed; a need to cling to something familiar. It simply takes time to establish a new life.
2. Encourage productivity and activity
If your SO is moving countries for you, there is a high chance that their visa will restrict their ability to legally work for a time. This will leave a lot of days that need filling with something.
In How to survive moving overseas, we looked at the importance of having "floaties" to keep one's brain active after moving countries. If you haven't read it yet, I strongly recommend it. These two posts go hand in hand.
Since you're the one who knows your SO best, and know what's available where you live, you are in a great position to be be able to suggest activities in your area that they would enjoy.
This would be a great conversation to have together before the move; it gives your SO something more to be excited about. Not to say you aren't enough to be excited about. But if you're working or studying full time, they won't get to see you much through the week.
3. Reaffirm their worth
Going from a structured, established life to one that feels out of control and unstable can seriously shake one's feeling of worth. This is especially true if that person is used to providing for themselves.
If your SO is unable to contribute financially, it's easy for them to feel like they are being a burden and making your life hard. For these reasons, it's important that you strive to acknowledge when your SO does something for you.
Did they clean the kitchen? Let them know they rock!
Did they make you coffee? Give them a hug.
Did they pack you a snack for work? Let them know what great care they take of you.
Whatever it is, no matter how small, let them know that they're making your life better. This can go a looooong way in alleviating feelings of worthlessness.
4. Have patience
Finally, have patience with your SO, and yourself. If you made it to closing the distance, then I daresay you both got pretty used to making your long distance relationship a natural part of life.
The dynamics of the relationship will change once you are together; you almost need to relearn how to relate. It can take some time to find a new routine for your lives.
Many things you learnt in your LDR can still be applied. However, adjusting to the differences between communicating via text and webcam vs. face to face can be challenging. After nearly six months, Brittany and I are still learning how to handle the changes.
So be patient. Give your relationship the time it needs to adapt and thrive. Don't worry if finding a new routine takes longer than expected. Don't freak out if you get on each other's nerves more. Don't panic if things seem different. Closing the distance is a life changing event. It's stressful, it's hard. It is different…
It's amazing.
This post was written for the LDRBN.
Inspired by the Amazing Advice Prompt.
The post on LDRBN.


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Agricultural News
Winter Wheat Harvest Winds Down Across Southern Plains, Attentions Turn to Summer CropsWed, 05 Jul 2017 16:58:14 CDT
In the latest crop progress report released Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture rated the US soybean crop condition at 64 percent good to excellent, 27 percent fair and 9 poor to very poor. The US corn condition is rated 68 percent good to excellent, 24 percent fair and 8 percent poor to very poor. Nationally, winter wheat harvest has reached 53 percent complete, 3 points below this time last year and behind the average by 1 point. The condition for the US winter wheat crop rates 48 good to excellent, 35 fair, 17 poor to very poor. For the complete USDA Crop Progress report, click here.
According to the weekly crop progress report from USDA, Oklahoma winter wheat harvested reached 95 percent, up 3 points from normal. Canola harvested reached 91 percent, down 5 points from normal. Corn silk reached 34 percent, down 5 points from normal. Sorghum headed reached 10 percent, up 2 points from normal. Soybeans planted reached 89 percent, up 5 points from normal. Soybeans emerged reached 80 percent, up 6 points from normal. Soybeans blooming reached 1 percent, down 2 points from normal. Cotton squaring reached 40 percent, up 24 points from the previous year and up 17 points from normal. Conditions of pasture and range were rated at 87 percent fair to good. To view the complete Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report, click here.
In Kansas, winter wheat condition rated 8 percent very poor, 14 poor, 31 fair, 40 good, and 7 excellent. Winter wheat mature was 96 percent. Harvested was 73 percent, near 76 last year and 72 for the five-year average. Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 6 poor, 30 fair, 52 good, and 11 excellent. Corn silking was 19 percent, behind 32 last year and 26 average. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 29 fair, 61 good, and 6 excellent. Soybeans emerged was 95 percent, near 91 last year, and ahead of 90 average. Blooming was 12 percent, ahead of 7 last year, and near 8 average. Sorghum condition rated 0 percent very poor, 3 poor, 26 fair, 67 good, and 4 excellent. Sorghum planted was 97 percent, equal to last year, and near 96 average. Emerged was 87 percent. Headed was 3 percent, behind 10 last year, but equal to average. Pasture and range conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 3 poor, 19 fair, 66 good, and 12 excellent. To view the complete Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report, click here.
In Texas, the 2017 wheat harvest was in the books for most of the state. Some areas of the Northern High Plains continues harvest between storms, now at 93 percent complete for the state as a whole, a 6 point increase from last week and above the 5-year average by 8 points. Cotton squaring is now 35 percent complete, ahead of the previous year by 9 and 4 the average. Cottons condition in Texas is currently 41 percent good to excellent, 43 fair, and 16 poor to very poor. Corn condition as we near harvest rates 70 percent good to excellent, 24 fair and 6 percent poor to very poor. Sorghum in the state so far, is at 27 percent mature, 68 percent headed and only 12 percent harvested. Its condition is rated at 52 percent good to excellent, 46 percent fair, and 2 poor. Pasture conditions are rated at 56 percent good to excellent statewide, 34 fair and 10 percent poor to very poor. To view the complete Texas Crop Progress and Condition Report, click here.
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it was announced today that the american idol tour is coming to the NYS fair. cath and i are going to go.. its the sunday night of labor day weekend. i've never seen a show at the grandstand. i am sooo excited. we are watching AI right now, i think i am going to cry... its getting hard to watch some of these people get voted off.
i saw the cutest link here today about why "the wimmins" love spiderman...
i'm going to see spiderman sometime this weekend. might be with people.. might be by myself. :)
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It's our last day at sea and we're head'n back to New Orleans. There are fewer activities but we manage to keep ourselves busy and entertained. We had breakfast in the dining room today and heard some of the comedy act so looks like we'll take in that show tonight. We meet up with Jerry and Dianne and had a round of miniature golf. The mini golf 'course' is on the top deck and it was windy. Too funny, sometimes the ball would roll off on its own with the wind pushing it along. There was also a towel folding lesson so we could learn how to create those nifty little critters that met us in the room each night.
Of course, there was always the meals. Wow, we were certainly well fed. Also, we had to do our last minute shopping on board the ship for souvenirs and wait a minute, the dreaded duty free shop! It was touch and go but I did manage to find something there. Barb & Dianne went to a tea in the dining room and I hung out at the pool bar, people watching….
This was our last 5 o'clock gathering before dinner and everyone was in anticipation of our last night and arrival home. Our last dinner in the dining room was a celebration of sorts. The menu was head lined with steak and lobster with an equally decadent dessert – correct, I can't remember but it was very nice. After, many of us gathered in the comedy club for lots of laughs. The first set was for a family audience and the second set was for an adult audience – yes, I had to show my ID to be admitted! Of course, we ordered a beverage between sets and were surprised that we found Louisiana state sales tax on the bill – we were inside the 12 mile limit now. And yes, we had our last midnight pizza and ice cream with a stroll around the deck before turning in. We were surprised to see we were already out of the Gulf and in the mouth of the Mississippi river.
Getting off the boat was as well organized as getting on. We had to have our luggage out side our room the night before and were to pick it up in the terminal just before we went through customs. We were all staged in the theatre and as our zone was called, we exited via the lobby and headed down the gang plank to the terminal. We hired a porter to help make life easy since this was our first cruise experience and that was one of our best decisions. We breezed through customs and out to the bus for our ride back to the plantation. As with most excursions, the chatter was much less than our departure – must be less excitement. Anyway, it's funny how we all get to the same seats we had coming to New Orleans. We were across from Jerry and Dianne and as you can see, we must have been a bit tired!
All on loaded from the bus and starting the short walk back to our site but Spencer insists that he drive us so we weaken and rode home. What a great trip.
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Hi all, I'm having some issues uploading my vids... I have two; one thats 8 mins (not uploading to youtube!) and one thats 1 min... that already uploaded. But the good part isn't loading!
Anyone have any suggestions?
In the meantime, I went to an impromptu holiday party at my friend Alessandras house, where about 10 of my high school friends were! We had a great time catching up, and I had my fair share of mini cookies and tortilla chips!! Like I said... can't wait until the temptation is gone ;)
I'm actually hungry for a real snack so I'm looking for something to have before I head off to bed!
Tomorrow is another busy day, moving back to the 'rents! 'See' you in the a.m.!
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WFP may increase food cash grants for refugees
Sunday February 12 2017
The World Food Programme and its partners could increase the amount of money allocated to refugees for food assistance in a bid to deal with rising food prices.
The WFP provides cash grants to 47,000 refugees living in three out of six camps in Rwanda, but unstable food prices coupled with unstructured markets could push authorities to adjust the monthly allowance to cope with the situation.
Every beneficiary gets Rwf6,300 each month in what is known as a "cash-based transfer." The allowance is based on the market value of the food basket provided in other refugee camps, according to WFP.
Now, WFP and its partners, UNHCR and the Ministry of Disaster and Refugees Management are considering increasing the amount given to refugees in accordance with rising food prices.
"Our price monitoring showed increases in food prices for certain products, which was attributed to poor harvests due to recent drought conditions in some parts of the country," said Jean-Pierre Demargerie, WFP country director in an a recent interview with Rwanda Today.
While the latest assessment was carried out in November-December 2016; residents in some of the areas affected by droughts are still surviving on food assistance, meaning the food supply is still low.
WFP says it regularly monitors food market prices. However, some refugees said the monthly allocation was not enough because of the price fluctuations.
"WFP will be considering adjusting the value of its cash-based transfers accordingly," said Mr Demargerie.
Despite occasional price reductions, food market experts say the trend is for costs to go up as demand increases, and agricultural productivity remains low, in addition to unpredictable weather, which sometimes lowers yields.
Recently, the Minister of Agriculture Geraldine Mukeshimana told farmers to be prepared for insufficient rain in season A.
However, the ministry projects increased maize production this year to at least 781,000 tonnes in the first season, up from 652,000 tonnes in the same period last year.
Production of beans will be over 539,000 tonnes, according to the ministry's projections.
Last year, the country experienced inflation driven by increasing food prices and some analysts warn of a spike in the medium-term this year.
According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, urban inflation increased by 7.3 per cent in December 2016, compared with the same month in 2015. The increase was mainly due to a rise in the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
The cash-based transfer model replaced the monthly general food distribution of maize, beans, vegetable oil and salt in 2014.
Refugees in Mugombwa, Kiziba and Mahama camps still receive monthly food distributions as local food markets are not well developed.
As food markets expand and develop, cash-based transfers could be scaled up to the other camps.


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Try this website that has a fantastic array of exciting books that boys love to read.
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The Learning is different for both boys and girls. the study shows that there is a significant difference. please click HERE to see the article.
Three years ago, we embarked on a journey to involve all stakeholders (teachers, administrators, parents, and community members) in creating "literate" young men. Our theory was that boys needed support from all stakeholders to feel comfortable and confident enough to engage in literacy activities. We approached a variety of community groups including our local chamber of commerce and our professional hockey team. We requested that parents get involved and model reading to boys. And, although there was interest and support, the details could not get formalized in the given time frame.
For more information about The Road Ahead, please click on the links provided.
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Schools were involved in a large-scale collaborative teacher inquiry project designed to
address the gender gap in literacy achievement. Included were both elementary and
secondary schools, some of which worked with small samples of boys and some of
which worked with the entire population of boys in the school. Teachers and
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engagement with and achievement in literacy development. Of high importance was the
fact that this project was closely aligned with ongoing provincial initiatives concerned
with resource and staff development. Teacher inquiry was meant to be a key
complement to school reform and literacy-based initiatives presently underway in
schools and districts.
For more information about this article, please click HERE
Boys' Learning and Literacy Information
The Ontario Ministry of Education, as part of an initiative to support student success in literacy, has identified boys' literacy and learning as a priority. The Guide, Me Read, No Way, is based on an international review of effective practices and is intended to stimulate discussion of this important issue among educators in Ontario and to provide practical and effective strategies that teachers across the province can put to use in the classroom, both immediately and over the longer term.
Why Boys?
All educators share the common goal of providing equitable learning opportunities for every student in the classroom. Providing equitable opportunities for girls is a familiar topic; providing them for boys is a relatively recent issue, but one that is appearing with increasing urgency on education agendas around the world.
Quick Facts:
Boys typically score lower than girls on standardized tests in the language arts.
Boys are more likely than girls to be placed in special education programs
Boys are less likely than girls to go to university.
Dropout rates are higher for boys than for girls.
An increasing volume of evidence indicates that gender is a significant factor in both choice of reading materials and reading achievement for boys and girls.
Towards a solution
Addressing the needs of boys effectively will require dialogue and the collective expertise and talents of all partners in the education process, including government, educators, parents, and community members. Among these partners, however, educators play a particularly important role in determining how individual students develop as readers and writers. It is critical that we provide classroom experiences that respond to the interests, needs, and learning styles of all students, and that we explore ways to engage boys and girls equally as readers and writers.
Strategies for Success:
Drive the point home:
Engaging parents in boys' literacy
The relationship between parental involvement and student success is well-established.
Engaging boys' parents in the school's literacy program by keeping them informed and
getting them involved has the potential to greatly enhance boys' involvement and
achievement in reading and writing.
For More Information see the Boys' Literacy Website: Guyzzone
International findings suggest that boys, as a group, are falling behind girls in reading and writing and are more likely to have behavioural difficulties or drop out of school completely. This falling behind has both short-term and long-term consequences for individuals and the economy. However, as findings suggest, there appears to be more variance within groups of boys and within groups of girls, than differences between boys and girls—and caution must be taken to ensure all students have access to quality and effective learning environments.
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Kouwell Kw-7002v Driver Download
Kouwell Kw-7002v Driver Details:
Kouwell Kw-7002v File Name: kouwell_kw-7002v.zip
Kouwell Kw-7002v Driver Version: 73bUT
Kouwell Kw-7002v ZIP Size: 124.kb
Manufacturer: Kouwell
Scan Status: OK
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Kouwell Kw-7002v Download Stats:
Direct Downloads: 525
Most Recent Download: 4/26/2018
Managed Downloads: 2465
Most Recent Download: 4/25/2018
Download Mirrors: 1
Current Delay: 18 Seconds
Driver License: FS {free software}
Direct Download Success Stats:
Reports Issued By 496/525 Users
Success Reported By 128/496 Users
Driver Download Score64/100
Driver Installation Score70/100
Overall preformance Score62/100
Installation Manager Success Stats:
Reports Issued By 2015/2465 Users
Success Reported By 1637/2015 Users
Driver Download Score84/100
Driver Installation Score81/100
Overall preformance Score76/100
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