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USI men's basketball starts GLVC action with a win
Rick Herdes wins number 50 and USI wins number 600
#2 Southern Indiana (3-0, 1-0 GLVC): 71
@Bellarmine (1-3, 0-1 GLVC): 60
The 2nd-ranked University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team opened the 2003-04 GLVC season with a 71-60 victory over Bellarmine University Saturday evening in Louisville, Kentucky. USI raised its record to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the GLVC, while Bellarmine goes to 1-3 overall and 0-1 GLVC.
The victory also marked the 600th win for the Screaming Eagles and win number 50 for Head Coach Rick Herdes.
The Eagles jumped out to an early lead in the first half, taking control with a 15-3 run and a 12 point lead with 12:43 to play before intermission. USI increased the lead to as many as 13 points before going into the locker room with a 41-32 halftime lead.
In the second half, Bellarmine closed the Eagles lead down to one, 41-40, with an 8-0 run to start the half. That is as close as the Knights would get. USI got back on track and rebuilt the lead to as many as 13 point, 62-49, with just over four minutes to play in the game.
USI was led by junior center Randy Holbrook (St. Louis, Missouri), who had 16 points and nine rebounds. He was followed by senior forward Billy Harris (Carbondale, Illinois), dropped in 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
The Eagles resume their four-game conference road trip with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off against #12 Kentucky Wesleyan College at the Sportscenter Monday, December 1. USI men's basketball will practice 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Ray Simmons, USI Sports Information
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Chicago's New East Side is the home to this brand new, high-rise community offering walk-to-work convenience alongside top entertainment and recreation spots.
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Date of creation: 1975
Medium: Lithograph and photolithograph
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Lithograph and photolithograph on paper signed by the artist and numbered edition of 75.
Darío Villalba's work is ispired by mankind. His earliest works were only focused in pain but as Villalba evolved by, personally and artistically, his creations turned more to the pathetic but beautiful side of humanity.
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in 1850 by Louis Désiré Blanquart-Evrard, the
albumen print became the dominant photographic printing process
for nearly fifty years. Most of the albumen prints in the A.
D. White Architectural Photographs Collection were produced
between 1865 and 1895.
First, a thin piece of paper is coated with an emulsion containing
both egg white (albumen) and salt (usually sodium chloride).
A subsequent immersion in a bath of silver nitrate renders the
paper light-sensitive. The paper is next dried in the dark,
then placed in a frame under a glass negative (most often, it
was a glass negative with a collodion emulsion) and exposed
in direct sunlight until the image achieves the proper level
of darkness (from a few minutes to an hour, depending on light
conditions). Albumen prints are thus contact
printed, or placed in direct contact with the negative.
Since the image emerges as a direct result of exposure to light
and without the aid of a developing solution, the albumen print
is a Printed-Out (rather than Developed-Out) photograph. A bath
of sodium thiosulfate then fixes the prints exposure and
prevents further darkening. Finally, gold toning improves the
photographs tone and helps protect it from fading.
During the first stage of preparation, the viscous albumen coating
fills in the pores of the paper and produces an even, slightly
glossy surface. Because the albumen covers the paper fibers
so smoothly, the process is particularly well suited to capturing
fine detail. On very close examination, however, the surface
may be covered with tiny fissures, as the albumen layer sometimes
cracks as it dries. Although albumen prints are highly prone
to fading, the general tone is yellowish, with cream-colored
highlights and deep chocolate brown shadows. They can range
from reddish-brown to purplish-blue.
1855-1920 (although most albumen prints in the A. D. White Architectural
Photographs Collection were produced between 1865 and 1895)
print (photo-sensitive element is silver)
2-layer structure (paper support & albumen layer)
Made primarily from glass plate negatives with collodion
Usually mounted on paper or board to prevent curling
Red-brown or purple image tone
cracking and yellowing of binder
Surface gloss
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Kasmir Fabrics, a leading national wholesale distributor of decorative home fabrics and products has an immediate opening in our customer service department for a call center associate. Our friendly team seeks someone with an upbeat personality, professional attitude and stellar communication skills.
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On your mark, get set… have fun! Just because Pelican Bay Water Play is closed for the season, doesn't mean that the excitement has to end! Think of it as a floating obstacle course. Balance, coordination, endurance… On the AquaTrack, every skill is required. The AquaTrack will be located at the outdoor pool and is geared for swimmers ages 6+.


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Oh my goodness. I have turned into a TV freak. For real. I have several weekly shows, that no matter what, I figure out how to watch. DVR is my best friend, ever. Also, the internet! While Victor & I were living in Louisville, we were trying to live fruggl-ish. This is when we found 'our shows.' I've recently wandered on to a few new ones, but we still have ours. Here's the combined list of my life on the big screen:
There you have it, my guilty pleasures. No doubt, when I get all settled into my new @homewife position, I will find me some more to add. Just you wait! Until then, cheers to TV.


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Unilever jumps on organic condiments maker
- Author: Wendy Palmer Apr 23, 2017,
Apr 23, 2017, 2:12
Unilever said first quarter revenue increased by 6.1% to €13.3bn including a foreign currency gain of 2.4%.
The results could boost investor enthusiasm for the maker of Dove soap and Knorr soups, whose shares have gained since February when it swiftly rejected a $143 billion takeover offer from rival Kraft Heinz, which prompted it to undertake a wide-ranging review of its business.
Unilever announced in a statement this morning that its underlying sales had increased by 2.9 percent in the first three months of the year. Pricing increased by 3 percent in the quarter, while volume fell 0.1 percent, both measures beating analyst estimates. In a bid to drum up $3 billion in sales over the next 10 years, the company is expanding distribution of its products in major cities, including in Sir Kensington's hometown of NY. In 2016, $18.64 billion of total sales of $26.487 billion were in the US and a further $2.3 billion were derived in Canada.
For the first quarter, turnover increased 6.1 percent from past year to 13.3 billion euros, including a positive currency impact of 2.4 percent.
Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO: "Organic growth of 2.3% this quarter is within our full-year guidance range". Unilever has grappled with lower consumer prices in Europe and a slowdown in emerging markets such as China and India that account for about 60 percent of sales. It purchased a couple premium ice cream brands, including Talenti Gelato, and invested in its Ben & Jerry's and Hellmann's brands.
Excluding Unilever's under-pressure spreads business, which the company is looking to either sell or de-merge, underlying sales from the food division rose 1.7%, with volumes down 1%.
Commenting on this morning's trading update, Unilever chief executive Paul Polman said: "The first quarter shows growth once more ahead of our markets".
The group has raised its quarterly dividend by 12 per cent to €0.3585.
Mr Polman also said that he expects the company can boost its operating margins by 80 basis points this year as the business focuses on driving the efficiencies that Kraft Heinz said that it had identified whilst pursuing its takeover.


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Immortality Institute conference presentation: Brian Wowk
|Low temperature suspended animation without freezing is referred to as vitrification. This is a fascinating 26 minute video detailing a method of cryopreservation that prevents cellular damage from expanding ice crystals.
This process will be first utilised for preserving organs for long-term storage before transplantation, once early problems are worked out. Eventually animals will be successfully vitrified using this technique. When such animal vitrification and de-vitrification is routinely successful, humans will be next.
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text: Graduates of the Aspire Foundation's 'Football Dreams' programme will ultimately be placed in the Belgian club [EPA]Qatar's Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has purchased KAS Eupen, a second division football club based in Belgium's Liege province, for an undisclosed amount, officials said on Wednesday. The acquisition was made to further Aspire Zone's "Football Dreams" programme, which scouts potential talent among adolescents in developing African nations as well as Vietnam, Thailand, Guatemala and Paraguay. "We travel through these countries all year round with coaches and volunteers, organise matches, and provide the players with apparel. We then stage a final match in each country, with an international final held in Qatar," Ivan Bravo, director general of Qatar's Aspire Academy, said.Graduate base The winners selected at the international match are sent to a four-year training course in Senegal. Graduates from the Football Dreams programme will now be placed in the Eupen club, Bravo said. "They will have a guaranteed place on the (Eupen) roster, and they will be playing," he said. "Qatar has the means and the resources to contribute to development in other countries that don't have these resources. The leadership in Qatar is very committed to that," Bravo said. "Graduates will come to Doha and work with Qatari players. We wanted to do something that could help develop Qatari athletes. The idea is to find talented football players around the world that would help Qatari players become better players." AZF will oversee the management of the football-related activities of KAS Eupen, but will let existing management continue to oversee the club's other sports, Bravo said. While declining to disclose the purchase's value, Bravo said "it was a modest amount." State-run Qatar Sports Investments - established in 2005 by son of the Emir and heir to the Qatari throne Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani - last year bought a 70 percent stake in French football club Paris St Germain. The Gulf state will host the World Cup in 2022. SOURCE: Reuters Sport Football Latin America Belgium Guatemala


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Coffesso's Silver series available in two different profiles, "Liberica" and "Decaf". Coffesso Liberica is a species of coffee that is also known as Liberica Coffee only nearly 1% of Liberica Coffee are traded in the world, It's an exceptional 100% Liberica. Coffesso Decaf is decaffeinated coffee with an excellent taste and rich body. Coffesso uses a natural Decaf process and applies the EU standard of having the beans 99,9% caffeine free.
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Coffesso Exotic is an excellent blend of first-class row coffee from the best origins. Strong and persistent mouthfeel with an elegant dark chocolaty note- After roasting and cooling, the coffees are mixed into a perfect blend. It is a truly extraordinary roast.
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Coffesso Zest is made of 100% best Arabica Coffee. The Zest provides a harmonious of citrus acidity with an Italian toasted aromas. All these characteristics are mixed into a perfect blend. A slow and gentle roasting is another aspect which through a perfect manual.
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A Caffe Lungo though should not be mistaken for a Caffe Americano, which is an espresso with hot water added to it or a "long black" , which is an inverse order to prepare americano. In the Lungo, all the water is press through the ground coffee, and the Lungo is generally shorter than an Americano or Long Black. Since to make Lungo is to brewed under longer period of time which let additional hot water passing through the ground coffee thus extracting to it's limit.
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Sulawesi, formerly known as the 'Celebes', lies in the heart of the Indonesian Archipelago, where the Celebes 'Arabica' coffee beans are cultivated. Grown and harvested in the mountain region of Sulawesi, the Celebes coffee beans are well known for their rich-flavored and fresh natural aroma.
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The Coffesso's 'dry' medium-roasted process enriches the authenticity of the Kintamani coffee beans with a sweet aroma of roasted nut, brown sugar, and caramel. Taste the CoffessoKintamani coffee, to experience delicate sweetness, mellow bitterness and balanced acidity, altogether. It is a great refreshing all-around coffee, which allows coffee connoiseurs to experience a little taste of 'paradise', anytime.
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The unique name comes from the Mandailing people of Sumatra, who cultivate and process the coffee beans at the mountain range of 2,500 to 5,000 feet abovesea level. The Mandailing coffee consists of 100% Arabica coffee beans characterized by their dark color, cacao flavor and sweet cherry finish.
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The delightful classic flavors are then embellished with floral and fruity hints of the surrounding plateau, giving rise to a coffee that is distinctively exceptional.
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Coffee Liberica is a species of coffee that is also known as Liberica Coffee or Liberian Coffee. Nowadays, most of the Liberica coffee trees grow in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while some others grow in West Africa and India. However, only nearly 1% of Liberica Coffee is traded in coffee trading around the world.
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"Decaf" is a decaffeinated blend which has excellent taste and a rich body with thick crema. Made from carefully selected high quality African, Central and South America beans to give the best result. Coffesso uses a natural Decaf process that extracts the caffeine and adhering to the EU standard of having the beans 99,9% caffeine free.
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Kenya is one of the regions where the early roots of coffee beans arediscovered. It is hailed as one of the best arabican variety of beans. Kenyan beans is well known for it's intense flavour with pleasant aroma and medium body. A fragrant and mellow coffee aroma with an exquisite taste of Kenyan medium roast coffee profile. Cherish with a hints of playful sparks of citrus & berries, fabricates an elegant and delightful Espresso. Makes it an ultimate coffee experience!
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Google has added virus scanning to Gmail, complementing the existing virus protection based on blocking certain types of file attachments.
Now, Gmail will automatically scan all attachments users send and receive. It will attempt to clean or remove viruses from infected attachments so that users can access the attachment's information; otherwise, users will not be able to download the attachment. Gmail will also prevent users from sending messages with infected attachments.
Until now, Google has protected Gmail users by blocking messages that carry attachments commonly associated with virus attacks.
A little over a year ago, a Google official told IDG News Service that the company was working on giving Gmail virus scanning capabilities, possibly by licensing technology from a third party.


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|Column finials and fancy ridge tiles for roofs
Column finials is the perfect way of adding a finishing touch to any roof. Roof finials are hand cast and finished in an antique terracotta colour and a sealant is applied to reduce weathering.
Finials suit new builds, house extensions, re-roofs, porches, grade listed buildings, manors, garage roofs, architectural buildings and all other sorts of roofing projects. Customers favourite products include dragon roof finials. Our customers include businesses, homeowners, roofers, architects, DIYers and more
Our roof finials are designed to last being made in accordance with British standards EN 490:2004 and BS EN 491:2004. We may not be the cheapest roof finial supplier but our finials are designed to last longer than cheaply mass produced imitations. Every finial is finished in high detail and is either an exclusive design not available anywhere else or a reproduction of a popular architectural design
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Astrid Pedregal '07
Co-Founder and CEO, Crasqi
"We are committed to dedicating part of our profits to help change the world."
Two years after attending the Entrepreneur's Boot Camp, we sat down with Astrid Pedregal '07 to talk about the growth of Crasqi, a luxury men's swimwear brand that she started with her sister in 2012.
Knowing that you had a successful career working in finance for UBS in New York City, what inspired you to start a men's swimwear company?
In the spring of 2012, I traveled with my boyfriend to the Caribbean, and when we were looking to buy him a swimsuit for the trip, I noticed how few options there were for him. Given that my sister and I have always loved to dress the men in our lives and had always desired to be entrepreneurs, we thought it would be wonderful to start a company that embodies our passion for fashion and gives men more attractive swimwear options.
What makes Crasqi swim shorts unique?
Bright and bold colors, quick-drying Italian fabrics, and vibrant patterns are some of the features that make our swim shorts unique.
My sister, Alex, and I also are very conscious of the impact our decisions have on the world around us. Therefore, when we started Crasqi, we wanted to make sure that our swim shorts were made responsibly. We partnered with a factory in Europe that handcrafts our swim shorts with tons of passion and love. We ensure that those working at the factory make a decent living and are well-compensated for the beautiful work that they do.
What has excited you most about being an entrepreneur and growing your business?
It has been truly wonderful traveling the world and developing partnerships with people across the globe. We feel very lucky to have met so many wonderful people, and we are excited to know that our brand now has a presence in Ibiza, the Bahamas, Dubai, Kuwait, Seychelles, Barcelona, and many other hot spots around the world.
What inspired you to attend Babson's Entrepreneur's Boot Camp?
At the time I attended the Entrepreneur's Boot Camp, my sister and I had already started Crasqi and were finalizing our design and development phase, but I wanted a refresher on the entrepreneurship courses that I had taken when I was an undergrad at Babson. We also were committed to dedicating part of our profits to help change the world, so I used the Boot Camp experience as an opportunity to collaborate with faculty on how to develop a business model that would enable us to successfully partner with nonprofit organizations.
I was very pleased with how many ideas the Babson faculty had about starting businesses committed to sustainable environmental causes, and I really benefited from the back-and-forth discussions that I had with the faculty. At the end, we decided to partner up with 1% for the Planet, an initiative through which we donate 1% of our annual revenue to a network of nonprofits dedicated to protecting the environment.
Given that you have been in business for two years, what would you say has enabled you and Alex to successfully grow Crasqi into an international swimwear brand?
Social media and strong support from friends and family have really put us in a position to grow and support five full-time staff members. We currently have over 12,000 Instagram followers, and we have really enjoyed capturing and sharing the Crasqi story through YouTube and other social media channels, which allow us to connect with our audience.
What should we look forward to seeing from Crasqi in the coming year?
We're excited about the launch of our new collection this December which was possible thanks to the backers who supported our Kickstarter campaign this past Summer. The collection is named after our most recent adventure, "Project Holbox," and the campaign will take place on Holbox Island, Mexico, a place full of magic and wonder. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the new campaign.
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AccuDock® Exhibiting Demonstration Dock at Both Annapolis Sail & Power Boat Shows
AccuDock® is exhibiting a large water display demonstration dock with three kayak slip docks at both the Annapolis Sail and Power boat shows. Oct 15 – 18, 2009. Come see us on Dock E -3. Free kayak demonstration rides!
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Are we going to have another love story? The most famous character of the play "Entourage" i.e. Jeremy Piven has been spotted today in Ibiza with a mystery blonde. This blonde is being described as a gorgeous, stunning beauty that was very close to Piven. Both were in a very happy mood and were enjoying a romantic time while soaking up the sun together on the streets of Ibiza, sources said.
This 47-year-old Entourage star was in Ibiza, a notable party spot in Spain, on Wednesday where paparazzi captured him wandering with a pretty blonde girl. Though the girl was very close to Piven but you can see him busy in checking out the nightlife of Ibiza and didn't her beauty notice much. But this is also a fact that the pair enjoyed a beautiful meal the same day.
The due took a stroll, shortly after taking their meal, and the next scene showed this mystery blonde girl in an affectionate manner with Jeremy Piven. Another pictured showed Piven scanning the beautiful body of this mystery blonde and didn't take his eyes off of this gorgeous date, probably mainly because she was in a skimpy outfit for this date.
Is it another Hollywood affair? Or another love story in the entertainment circle? Well, this mystery blonde (or you may say new girl/love partner of Jeremy Piven) was in warm weather dress, including a white tank top and denim hot-pants. Jeremy was in casual dress (grey shorts and white T-shirt) with a straw sunhat.


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Brad Lidge wins DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award
Fans select Phillies closer as the most outstanding relief pitcher in 2008
Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies has been named the recipient of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award", it was announced today. The Delivery Man of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball and recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher of the season as voted on by the fans. From September 25th through October 10th, Major League Baseball fans cast more than 100,000 votes for the award on MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball.
In recognition of this honor, DHL will donate $10,000 to benefit the Phillies RBI/Rookie League program, in Lidge's name. This donation will be made in conjunction with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. In addition, Major League Baseball will be placing a special advertisement today in USA Today recognizing Lidge as the 2008 "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award" recipient.
Lidge helped the Phillies capture their second straight National League East title by converting all 41 of his save opportunities in 2008. In his first year with his new Club, the two-time N.L. All-Star right-hander posted a 2-0 record with a 1.95 ERA in 72 games, striking out 92 batters in 69.1 innings pitched and surrendered just 50 hits, 35 walks and two home runs. The University of Notre Dame product averaged 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings, second best among all N.L. relievers. Lidge put up a 1.10 ERA (41.0 IP, 5 ER) in save situations in 2008, limiting opponents to a .171 batting average.
He joined Eric Gagne (2003, 55 saves) and Trevor Hoffman (1998, 33 saves) as the only N.L. relievers since 1975 to convert his first 30 saves in a season. During the 2008 regular season, Philadelphia went 79-0 when leading after eight innings and its bullpen as a whole assembled the best ERA (3.22) in the N.L. and ranked second in the N.L. with 33 wins and 47 saves.
Thus far, Lidge has saved six games this postseason for the Phillies, who are competing in the World Series for the first time since 1993. In his 8.1 innings of work, he has fanned 12 batters with a 1.08 ERA and surrendered just five hits. Lidge will be honored prior to Game Five of the World Series on Monday night.
To create the ballot, an initial list of 15 top relievers was compiled by the editorial board of MLB.com. The 10 finalists were chosen from this list of nominees by a special Major League Baseball "yellow-ribbon" panel. From September 25th through October 10th, fans were able to vote online from among 10 relievers to determine the Award winner.
Throughout the 2008 MLB season, this same "yellow-ribbon" panel also selected the relief pitcher who gave each month's most dominant performance for his respective Major League Baseball Club. The 2008 winners of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" include Mariano Rivera (April), B.J. Ryan (May), Francisco Rodriguez (June), Joe Nathan (July), Jose Valverde (August) and Joakim Soria (September).
This is the fourth year that DHL has sponsored the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award." Past winners of the Award include: Mariano Rivera (2005, 2006) and Jonathan Papelbon (2007).
To engage fans in the selection process, DHL introduced an online sweepstakes in conjunction with the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award" voting. The sweepstakes grand prize awarded one lucky fan with a trip for two to Game Four of the 2008 World Series compliments of DHL.
Source: Philadelphia Phillies web site


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Inquiring minds are reading Banks Selling Properties in Bulk for Cheap.
Mar. 19--Lenders have become so overwhelmed by the foreclosure crisis that they are starting to unload properties in bulk to investor groups at steep discounts. Investors then flip the properties for a profit without necessarily improving the home.
For example, a unit of Citigroup, the troubled financial giant, sold a foreclosure in Temecula to an Arizona investment firm for $139,000 when comparable homes in the area were selling for $240,000 to $260,000.
The firm listed the home for $249,000, received multiple offers and the property has entered escrow, said Amber Schlieder, the real estate agent who handled the listing.
The Temecula foreclosure was first listed for sale by Citigroup in May 2007 for $420,000, according to Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, a real estate posting site used by real estate agents.
The property was listed on the site for 19 months before selling to the investors in a bulk sale in December 2008. The lowest price it was listed for was $314,000.
"It should have been listed for less," said Craig Finlayson, a real estate agent in the area who listed the property for Citigroup. "But it would have sold for more than 139 (thousand); 139 was a giveaway price."
CR Capital was the firm that flipped the Temecula foreclosure property, an investment group based in Tucson, Ariz. Calls to CR Capital were not immediately returned.
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The house never sold because Citigroup had it priced way above market. That is incompetence, lack of concern, an overworked unit or a combination of the above. I vote for the latter.
In Banks Leaving Money on the Table "All Day Long" Calculated Risk said "Citi just left $100,000 on the table. I hear stories like this all the time."
Debt Guarantees
Debt guarantees are another piece of the puzzle. Flashback February 4, 2009 Triage For Troubled Assets.
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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
Mercifully, this school year has come to a close. I stopped writing about it because of how atrocious the parents and children had become - well, one particular parent and child. It all started with an email I received from a mother who basically said that I was picking on her son and taking the side of (and I quote) all the "colored boys. I think she was calling me a racist, but we share the same race.
Her son was one of those problem students - I could never catch him doing anything, but he was always the one getting the finger pointed at him. He was sneaky and mean. He was a bad seed. And with that email, I figured out how and why.
Our favorite custodian had to speak to badseed at lunch shortly thereafter and all hell broke loose. Our favorite custodian is African-American.
His mother then sent a KRAZY email to my favorite superintendent. (I'm all about emailing the superintendent - just keep my name out of it.) With that, local administrators leapt into action. There was a meeting with the parents and me and the guidance counselor, and the principals. I kept notes because that was the only way I could keep quiet. These parents (and their child) were angry not only over some clashes that this student instigated with students of other races, but they launched into a diatribe over standards which required that we teach the origins of slavery, the Civil War (we apparently teach it biased, down here in the South), the civil rights movement. They criticized our music teacher and her program of "biased" music. They went on and on until they finally, finally, ran out of steam.
I can't convey the venom they released. Their hateful diatribe would have been funny if it hadn't been their honest feelings.
We had to implement a plan to make certain that this student was "having a good day." Thumbs up/thumbs down. Seriously. "Honey, are you feeling all right today? Are any of the big, bad "minority" students that you have incited picking on you?" Silver lining: one day, I heard the music teacher blasting some country tunes in her room. Of course, it was for our special problem child.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Best of: Finale!
It's been such a fun week. Thanks for all your suggestions and thoughts. Today we want to open it up to a Best of Free for All!
So, the comment thread is yours to ask for tips on whatever you desire. Or to give a great suggestion. For example:
I think you all should know that Pop Secret Home Style is the best kind of microwave popcorn I've ever tried. (You should get some for your movie party tonight.)
or maybe you want to ask for suggestions:
I need new laundry detergent. I want clean clothes and a yummy smell -- suggestions?
@ Emily - Tide w/ Febreze
Try to phrase your responses so that people reading the thread will know which question you are responding to - either by restating the question or by addressing your comment to the person who posed the question.
Have fun! Have a great weekend! And thanks again for all your comments this week. Fun, fun!
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- Mickie and Matt said...
Anyone have any ideas on removing tough hard water spots off my faucets and sink? I use a pumice stone for my toilets and tub but I dont want to scratch my silver...
My tip? OXY CLEAN. The laundry spray works miracles. I have a newborn and 2 year old. It gets out puke, poo, blood, mud, juice, grease, pretty much ANYTHING with a squirt. No scrubbing involved! Also I put about half a scoop of the powder in every load of laundry I do, it's amazing.
- April 29, 2011 at 9:46 AM
@Mickie and Matt- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I use it with a hard water buildup cleaner (clorox bathroom cleaner) They are amazing!
- April 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Robin said...
M&M--I've lived with awful hard water for years. Best product I've found, BY FAR--Comet bathroom cleaner SPRAY.Just spray it on and let it sit a few minutes, then scrub with a scrubby sponge, it comes RIGHT OFF with no damage!
My tip--best lip balm: Blistex Ultimate Moisture (the blue one). Dont' let the name Blistex make you think it's all medicated and menthol-y, it's not. Totally smooth and non-waxy, it's got a light lemon flavor that I love, and unlike chapstick, you don't need to use it every five minutes.
- April 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Emily said...
Love this! I need to find SOMETHING that removes the black residue from burner bowls on my stove. I feel like I have tried everything. Is it a lost cause?
- April 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM
- Joan said...
I second Mickie and Matt on the powder oxy clean detergent. It is UH-MAZING!
If you are a blonde, I highly recommend Aveda's blue malva conditioner. It keeps your blonde hair bright and helps it from fading and turning yellow-y. I've used "Shimmer Lights" brand (sold at Ulta) which accomplishes the same thing (just doesn't smell as dreamy as the Aveda one does) and it is less expensive.
That's all from me for now :)
- April 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- Kristyn said...
Any tried and trues for getting off some caked on crud on the bottom of my oven? And please don't tell me more elbow grease! I have none left. :)
- April 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM
- Ria said...
Vinegar is a cheap way to remove water spots. Let it soak for a while and then wipe with a soft scrubby.
That being said, the Magic Eraser is one of my most favoritest cleaning supplies ever!
Emily: have you tried soaking them in a baking soda/water paste? That will take off lots of that kind of burnt on stuff. Works on pots and pans as well. Sometimes it might take more than one application. I'd also give the Magic Eraser a shot on it since it is so magical. Same for Kristyn's oven problem. Good luck.
- April 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Bloom said...
I would just like to say how much I love Arm & Hammer laundry detergent with Oxy-Clean.
Gets clothes really clean and bright (I think it's the baking soda) and smells grrrrreeeat.
- April 29, 2011 at 4:11 PM
- jeanine said...
Em... I second that!
- April 29, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Jessica said...
@ Emily for stove bowls - my mom taught me to put them in a plastic grocery bag one at a time and spray them with oven cleaner. Let them sit for 10 minutes or so (or longer if you have lots of caked on junk). Mine wipes right off and is shiny when done!
My question? Best mascara. The brand I used to use from L'oreal I can't find anymore. Anyone else have one they link - lengthens and thickens without being chunky?
- April 29, 2011 at 7:19 PM
- Vicky said...
Does anyone know how to get crayon marks out of clothing? We ended up with a couple of crayon chunks stuck in the dryer recently, and as the clothes tumbled by (the white load, of course) they got little blue and green marks all over. I have no idea how to get them out, if it's even possible! I think I'm going to try Oxy Clean on my kids' clothes!
- April 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM
- Tysha said...
Best Laundry Detergent: Charlie's Soap
it gets it clean - but it just smells clean.
If you want to add a yummy scent (though technically you don't even need softener with Charlie's Soap) I recommend Mrs. Meyer's Aromatherapy Dryer Sheets (Lavender is my FAVE).
if you use both it is about .25/load
w/o dryer sheets it's .18/load
- April 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM
- Laurie said...
@Vicky--Goo Gone spray gets everything out. I have used it on crayon--worked really well
- April 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM
- Susan said...
This isn't a household tip per, but something that I wish I had invested in long ago: a mattress pad heater. Granted, I live in MA, so our falls, winters and springs can be mighty chilly, but there is nothing better than slipping into bed on a chilly night to be enveloped in a cozy warmth. Seriously, why didn't I buy this years ago?? I think I might even have started going to bed earlier because I wasn't dreading shivering between cold sheets. I just bought what was on sale at amazon, but read the reviews and just be sure to get something with dual-zones if you share your bed. Thanks!
- April 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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- April 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- toddnjoelle said...
Thank you to all the bloomers our there for introducing me to mel's kitchen cafe. I am a recipe junkie and this recipe blog is about the best I have seen. Every entry looks amazing. I haven't tried anything yet, but I have a couple of her recipes on my meny for next week. Thanks again!
- April 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM
- Vicky said...
@Laurie--(How are you??) Does the Goo Gone spray really work on clothing? I've used it on walls before, but not clothes.
- April 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Emily said...
@Jessica : clinique mascara is the best mascara I have tried yet. I have stubs for eye lashes and love it!
- April 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM
- Laurie said...
@Vicky--I am really good Lucy is adorable and your boys ahve gotten so big. Yes Goo Gone works like a charm on clothes, carpet, furniture. I LOVE it.
- May 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM
- Laurie said...
Also my favotite cleaning product for getting off hard water spots and stains---ZEP bathroom cleaner sold at The Home Depot--inexpensive and works really well.
- May 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- heath said...
I'm very late here, but I recently discovered that you can replace dryer sheets by throwing a couple of rolled-up balls of aluminum foil in the dryer. I now have zero static, whereas with dryer sheets I still had static with certain fabrics. And I use white vinegar as a fabric softener in the wash cycle. Cheap and effective (and far fewer chemicals than in dryer sheets--the more I read about them, the more nauseated they made me feel).
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Building the Right Environment to Support AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
The StringEncrypter class (Listing 1) provides methods that allow you to encrypt and decrypt a string using a given encryption scheme. The first constructor takes two parameters: an object of type EncryptionScheme and the encryption key that will be used to encrypt and decrypt. After you construct the StringEncrypter, you can encrypt and decrypt a given string using the eponymous methods, encrypt and decrypt.
I have provided a set of unit tests that demonstrate how the StringEncrypter works (see Listing 2).
EncryptionScheme is a Java interface that encapsulates the properties of different encryption schemes. A concrete class that implements the EncryptionScheme interface is passed into the StringEncrypter (this is known as the strategy design pattern). You can pass a custom key into the constructor, or you can use the one that is provided by default, DEFAULT_ENCRYPTION_KEY. If you use the single argument constructor, it will automatically use the default key.
The main calls in the encrypt and decrypt methods are the calls made to the Cipher class (see the next section). The Cipher.init() method takes an integer that represents the encryption mode (encrypt or decrypt) and the key as an argument. Static constants representing the encryption mode are defined on the Cipher class. The Cipher.doFinal() method performs an encryption or decryption, based on what mode was initialized.
The Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)
The EncryptionScheme object that is passed into the constructor of the StringEncrypter class is used to generate three class-level fields: a KeySpec, a SecretKeyFactory, and a Cipher. The encrypt and decrypt methods on the StringEncrypter also use the SecretKey class. These classes are part of the JCE, a framework that provides key generation and encryption, among other things. This package comes standard in J2SE v1.4 and is available as an optional package in Java 2 SDK, versions 1.2.x and 1.3.x.
Here is what the Java 1.4.1 API specification has to say about these classes:
Using the StringEncrypter
Along with all the implementation classes shown in the source code download, I have provided a set of unit tests that demonstrate how the StringEncrypter works.
Testing Encryption
public void testEncryptsUsingDesEde() throws Exception
String stringToEncrypt = "test";
String encryptionKey = "123456789012345678901234567890";
EncryptionScheme encryptionScheme = DesEdeEncryptionScheme.INSTANCE;
StringEncrypter encrypter =
new StringEncrypter( encryptionScheme, encryptionKey );
String encryptedString = encrypter.encrypt( stringToEncrypt );
assertEquals( "Ni2Bih3nCUU=", encryptedString );
There is no instance-specific data in the DesEdeEncryptionScheme class, thus it is designed using the Singleton design pattern so that you don't have to maintain multiple instances of the class in memory. The EncryptionScheme object is obtained through a static constant defined on the DesEdeEncryptionScheme class.
Next, a StringEncrypter is constructed using the EncryptionScheme and the key. At this point, obtaining an encrypted string is as simple as calling the encrypt method, and passing in the String you wish to encrypt. The test asserts that the value of the encrypted string is correct according to its previously determined value (a regression test).
Decrypting the string is just as simple. A StringEncrypter is constructed by passing in the encryption key and the EncryptionScheme object. The encrypted string is passed to the decrypt method, which returns the unencrypted string ("test").
Testing Decryption
public void testDecryptsUsingDesEde() throws Exception
String string = "Ni2Bih3nCUU=";
String encryptionKey = "123456789012345678901234567890";
EncryptionScheme encryptionScheme = DesEdeEncryptionScheme.INSTANCE;
StringEncrypter encrypter =
new StringEncrypter( encryptionScheme, encryptionKey );
String decryptedString = encrypter.decrypt( string );
assertEquals( "test", decryptedString );
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Cooling system
… must be designed so as to generate sufficient amounts of cold and kept at the desired temperature all containers of beer in the beer cellar. In addition, he must ensure the production of ice water to cool the wort. We use two cooling systems in our breweries:
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CIP cleaning station
Sanitation & cleaning station (CIP) for perfect cleaning of all machinery and piping systems microbrewery that come into contact with the media and liquids. No equipment for the production and bottling of beverages can not operate without this device.
Air Compressor
Air Compressor is used in the brewery for the production of compressed air. This is used for a variety of operations and equipment: aeration of wort before primary fermentation, pushing fluids from tanks, driven pneumatic devices brewery, cleaning brewing technology, production of nitrogen.
Nitrogen generator
Nitrogen is used in breweries as a blowing gas for dispensing beer from the container. The pushing gas nitrogen N2 everyone can use in his own microbrewery with minimal cost, using the nitrogen generator.
Reducing valves for technical gases
Pressure reducing valve is part of the set for dosing gases CO2 (oxid uhličitý) N2 (dusík) that are used in a brewery as a pushing gas for pushing beer between containers.
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Judo, which means "The Gentle Way", is a Japanese martial art based upon the ancient techniques of jujutsu. Dr. Jigoro Kano, President of the University of Education in Tokyo, developed judo in 1882. Dr. Kano, who had studied jujutsu , incorporated the best of these ancient techniques into the new art of Judo. Dr. Kano subsequently founded the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan as an place to teach his new art. San Jose Judo AcademyEstablished since 2010, is a
member of the United States Judo Federation (USJF); USA JUDO (USJI), Northern
California Judo Association, Hokka Judo Yadanshakai. We pride ourselves in
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enjoy Judo as an organized sport or recreational activity.So far, we have more than ten Judokas who compete at local tournaments, State Judo Championship, National & International Judo championship, US Open, Junior Olympic... They all bring home gold, silver and bronze medals.Head Judo Instructor, My Nguyen was a Judo champion in Vietnam. She has many years of experience in training and coaching Judo for all ages. Besides that, we have other instructors and coaches: David and Mathew.Judo Techniques Judo is known for its spectacular throwing techniques but also includes numerous techniques for controlling an opponent while on the ground. Judo is often compared to freestyle wrestling and while the two share many techniques, Judo retains many dangerous self-defense maneuvers. A good judoka, one who practices Judo, will first use timing and leverage to bring his opponent off balance and execute a throw. Once the judoka has thrown his opponent to the ground, he will use painful hold-down techniques, chokes, strangleholds, and armlocks to control and subdue the opponent. If the opponent does not surrender, he will either have his elbow joint dislocated by means of an armlock or will be rendered unconscious with a chokehold. A judoka first learns "ukemi", the art of falling properly to avoid injury. All Judo practitioners wear a judogi and a belt. Judo is practiced on mats for safety.Judo Philosophy The main principles of Judo are "Minimum Effort, Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit." The goal of maximum efficiency teaches the judoka to use the least amount of physical strength necessary to throw an opponent. This is accomplished by proper use of technique and timing. The goal of mutual welfare and benefit was an extension of Dr. Kano's belief that Judo could help the individual become a better member of society. Dr. Kano felt that the personal discipline that Judo taught would extend beyond the dojo into daily life and could allow the judoka to become a more productive member of society. Judo is a sport In 1964, Judo became the first martial art to be sanctioned as a medal sport in the Olympic Games. Judo competitions are also held throughout the world. Other Aspects About Judo People practice Judo for many different reasons such as exercise, self-defense, a social activity and for many practitioners Judo becomes a way of life. But if you ask most judoka why they train Judo, they will say that the practice Judo because it is fun. Judo is a great exercise routine. It promotes flexibility, develops speed and co-ordination, strengthens the cardiovascular system, and promotes balanced muscular development. Many Judo techniques can also be employed as a means of self-defense. The throws and chokeholds of Judo are particularly effective if one is forced to deal with an assailant. Judo ranks are awarded for developing proficiency in certain techniques and for regular practice. All judoka begin as white belts. Over time, they may earn a yellow belt, orange belt, green belt, blue belt, three degrees of brown belt, and finally a black belt. Etiquette is an important part of the sport of judo. Players are expected to respect their practice partners, opponents, their instructors, coaches, and the referees and officials at tournaments.


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Keep Stuffing: Stuffed Eggplants
So to keep with the whole stuffing theme, I'm posting my aunt Hanan's recipe for another kind of mahshi (stuffed vegetables): stuffed eggplants. The steps are very similar to the stuffed turnips recipe, but this one calls for less ingredients.
Eggplants occupy a special place in my heart. They have the most amazing taste, and a very rich, creamy texture. The simplest way Palestinians fix eggplant is to fry slices in hot oil till they turn golden, then garnish them with crushed garlic, lemon juice, and hot chili peppers. We serve this with bread, and you have the simplest, most delicious melt-in-your-mouth meal ever. Aside from that, there is a multitude of ways to prepare eggplant, ranging from layering it between tomatoes and ground beef like a casserole, to pickling it with a stuffing of walnuts and ground hot chilis.
It is such a versatile vegetable, and an absolute pleasure to consume.
Of course, in keeping with their love of stuffed things, my Khalili relatives make stuffed eggplants at least once a month (usually more, especially if my uncle Abed happens to get a good deal on eggplants at the vegetable market and comes home with 30 lbs of the stuff, to the exasperated groans of my aunt). So here you go: Batinjan Mahshi!
Note: In Palestine and Jordan, they use medium-sized to large, round-shaped eggplants for stuffing. When I made stuffed eggplants recently and took pictures for this blog, we only had a slender, long, kind on hand that was somewhat like a Japanese variety. Worked just fine.
Ingredients (serves approx 5)
1 batch of Best Mahshi Stuffing Ever
approx 9 lbs of eggplants
2/3 cup salt
6-7 cups pureed tomatoes (puree fresh tomatoes in a blender/food processor for best taste)
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup of water or stock (beef/lamb/chicken/vegetable)
salt&pepper to taste
Cut the green tops off the eggplants. Using a ma'warah (coring tool), core the eggplants, removing as much of the insides as possible without poking a hole through the skin. If the eggplants are big enough, you might be able to use a spoon to help make the process faster.
As you can see, the eggplants we had on hand were this slender type that were unfortunately very difficult to core without poking holes through the skins or cracking them near the tops.
Discard the insides of the eggplants.
Next, fill a big bowl with water and add the 2/3 cup of salt, stirring until the salt dissolves completely. Take each eggplant and dunk it in the salty water, letting it become completely immersed, before removing it and putting it off to the side for stuffing.
Stuff the eggplants with the rice stuffing, making sure to leave about an inch worth of space at the top for the rice to expand upon cooking. Insert slices of tomato to plug the mouths of the eggplants so the stuffing doesn't fall out.
You will need a large pot to cook the eggplants. When making mahshi, always remember that you have to make a protective layer at the bottom of the pot to keep the actual vegetables up off the direct heat. Some people slice up a potato and layer the slices at the bottom of the pot, others use soup or chop bones – this is definitely the best option because it gives the dish a lot of extra flavor, and the meat fans at your table can munch on the little bits of meat amid bites of eggplant and rice. If you don't have bones on hand, and don't want to cut up a potato, you can wash the green tops that you cut off the eggplants, and layer those down instead. (Just remember to fish them out of the pot later and not accidentally serve them!)
Arrange the eggplants in the pot.
Combine the pureed tomatoes, the cup of water or stock, and salt&pepper to taste, then pour the mixture over the eggplants in the pot. Place something heavy, such as a plate or bowl, on the eggplants to keep them pressed down, so they don't float around in the liquid.
Cook on high heat until the tomato mixture starts to boil. Let boil for two minutes, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover the pot, and let it cook for about an hour to an hour and a half.
To serve: Arrange the eggplants on a serving platter; serve the tomato sauce in individual bowls too, for dipping the eggplants in. Also serve fresh yogurt on the side.
The Stuffing Begins… (Stuffed Turnips)
Yes, the stuffing begins … and I don't mean turkeys.
(I don't do Thanksgiving.)
Since I just posted my recipe for the Best Mahshi Stuffing Ever, I thought it would be appropriate to follow it with an example where you could actually apply the stuffing recipe.
Stuffed turnips are the perfect choice right now, as the fall root vegetables are at their prime. Although the recipe is a bit labor-intensive, the end result is really worth the effort. (Also, Palestinian cooking is usually labor intensive in general, so you just have to deal with it!)
I find the use of both sumac and pomegranate molasses for acidity in this recipe really unique – I actually think this dish is on the more "creative" end of the spectrum when it comes to traditional Palestinian food, just because of how the vegetable is treated, as well as the strange flavor combinations that bring out the best of the spicy turnip. Most importantly, the turnips end up turning pink from the sumac, and nothing can possibly be better than pink turnips.
My "Lift Mahshi," or stuffed turnips, are a must-make!
Ingredients (to serve 5)
1 batch of Best Mahshi Stuffing Ever
9 lbs medium sized turnips
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
6-7 cups pureed tomatoes (puree fresh tomatoes in a blender/food processor for best taste)
1 cup water
2 cups of good quality sumac (should be quite sour)
1/3 cup pomegranate molasses
salt to taste
I like to divide the tasks of preparation up in my head so that it's easier to tackle. I've divided them up here as: Coring, Frying, Stuffing, and Cooking.
i. Coring
With a knife, cut off the rough tops and bottoms of each turnip, then peel them. Rinse them off.
With a "corer" (ma2warah), core out the insides of the turnips, scraping the tool around inside to hollow them out.
You don't want the hollowed-out turnips to be too thin though, or they will fall apart upon cooking, so be careful. If you accidentally poke a hole through them, don't worry; I will address how to fix t hat below.
Important: Do not throw away the insides of the turnips! Keep them in a bowl to the side, because you will be using them later.
ii. Frying
Heat the oil for frying in a pan. When hot, fry the turnips on all sides till they're golden brown. The vegetable will start to form bubbles on its exterior as it fries; it's kind of neat to watch.
When the turnips are fried, take them out and put them on paper towels or newspaper to absorb some of the oil. Let them cool.
iii. Stuffing
Once the fried turnips have cooled down, they're ready to stuff. Fill each turnip with the stuffing, and use the tip of your pinkie finger to measure when they're good to go: there should be about the tip of your pinkie's worth of space between the stuffing and the "mouth" of the turnip. Don't worry about being accurate; the basic idea is that you need to allow space for the rice to expand inside the turnip when it cooks.
Finally, close the mouths of the turnips with some of the turnip insides you have sitting off the side. This should prevent the stuffing from spilling out of the turnips.
Holes: If you accidentally poked holes through your turnip while coring, patch them up by putting some of the turnip insides back into the turnip and covering the holes with them. Then, you carefully put the rice stuffing in over the patches, and continue on as above.
iv. Cooking
In a large bowl, combine the tomato puree, the cup of water, the sumac, the pomegranate molasses, and salt to taste. Stir to blend well.
Put a few tablespoons of oil in a large pot, then add a few handfuls of the turnip insides you have waiting off to the side. You want the layer of "insides" on the bottom of the pan to be about an inch thick.
Next, carefully place the stuffed turnips in the pot, with the mouths facing upward. When you layer them on top of each other, try to be gentle so they don't fall over.
Pour the tomato puree mixture over the turnips. The puree should just barely cover the turnips; if you don't have enough to cover the turnips, just add some water to bring the liquid up to the tops of the vegetables.
Put the pot uncovered on the stove on high heat, until the tomato puree mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 2 minutes, then turn the heat down to medium-low, and cover the pot. Let the turnips cook for about an hour to an hour and a half, until the turnip is tender and the rice inside is cooked and soft (after about an hour of cooking, you can take one out and cut it open to see how far cooked the rice is, and based on that, decide how much more cooking time the pot needs).
To serve:
Fish the turnips out of the pot, and serve them on a platter or in a large bowl. Ladle out the tomato sauce into small, individual bowls to serve with the turnips, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to get that layer of turnip insides. This sauce is the best part; you drizzle it over your turnip after you cut it open – or, if eating with your hands (the best way!), dip the turnip into the bowl of sauce as you eat! Also serve the stuffed turnips with little bowls of fresh yogurt and some slices of lemon/lime.
Extra: If you still have turnip insides left over, fry them like a hash brown in a frying pan with some oil until golden. Add salt and pepper; this stuff tastes amazing.
Tired of Boring Mahshi? Perfect Stuffing Recipe Right Here!
Don't get me wrong; I love mahshi, or "stuffed" things (usually vegetables), of all shapes and sizes. Our family is from the city of Khalil, and trust me, Khalilis will stuff anything they can get their hands on. Khalilis have stuffed eggplants, turnips, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, grape leaves, cabbage leaves, "tongue leaves" (I don't know what they're called in English), cucumbers, carrots, and even eggs. Yeah. So I'm programmed to love mahshi. And I do.
But sometimes, the stuffing just gets really boring.
Today I'd like to share a recipe for stuffing that is way better than any stuffing you've ever tasted. You can use it for stuffing pretty much anything. Once I post the recipe for the stuffing itself, I can then follow it with different kinds of mahshi variations, because each vegetable has its own particular method of preparation.
So here it is! And yes, I'm using American weight measurements today!
To 3 cups of washed, short-grain American or Egyptian rice, add:
1/2 cup of washed basmati rice
1/2 lb ground lamb or beef
1 large onion, grated
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp salt – or more, if you prefer
2 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp allspice (or "mixed bharat" if available)
1.5 tbsp turmeric
1.5 tbsp ginger
1.5 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp cardamom
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
Mix it all together! Done! This is your way better than anything you've ever tasted stuffing. Trust me.
By the way, you can always add more or less of any of the spices above, based on your personal preference.


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How to Survive in a Economic Recession
A state's economy is a routine. Sometimes it's at the top and sometimes its below. Coming to the lower part of the period is what you may have noticed and read over and over again in televisions and papers as economic recession.
An economic recession is seen as a weakening business surroundings where there is reduced demand and in turn reduced production. Most of the time, this results to a high rising cost of living rate, which in lay man's expression is the lowering of value of one's money. This happens because of the rising costs regarding food and other retail items in the country. The same number of items that you can purchase with for instance a $ 100 will not be the same as number of items that you employed that with years ago.
A monetary recession, when it charges forth without any treatment can wreak chaos in a country's all round economic health. It can result in the loss of jobs, closing of businesses and growing costs of living. This is what the United States is currently feeling right now. 2008 has not been a good year for that country with huge losses in its real estate industry as well as in other business sectors. Numerous lost their careers and had their homes foreclosed because of non-payment of fees each month. The country is also feeling the burden of increasing oil prices as well as food and dwelling costs.
With the United States as one of the main generating forces of international economy, their decline is felt worldwide. Countries which they have business interests have suffered economic gradual downs. The dollar which can be being used in purchases all over the world is also deterioration, affecting people who have both invested in the U . s . currency or people who use it for their company. Often, in this situation, those who are in the move business are affected by this particular as they are given dollars as payment for that products that they produce.
But don't get worried. Although the economic recession may seem tough to deal with, it is not not possible. In fact when you think about it, the whole family can in fact do their part in preserving during these economic recession occasions. Here are some ways:
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About Norcroft Guesthouse
Our guesthouse is close to the center of Penrith, in the Eden Valley, just outside the Lake District with views onto the Pennines.
All of our rooms are ensuite, come with a full cooked breakfast and car parking, so that you can relax during your stay.
Lake District & surrounding area
We are perfectly located to access the Lake District, about 15 minutes from Pooley Bridge which looks over Ullswater, which also has scenic village of Glenridding is also on its shores. The Lake District has lots of other fells, mountains, traditional villages or towns and of course Lakes!
Our top picks
There are lots of specific places to visit around us. If you like to see sites of historical significance to the North there is Hardians wall and Birdoswald which were built by the romans, the founding of which was in 112 A.D., nearly 2000 years ago! Lanercost priory is close to these places, built in 1169 it's architecture can be truly appreciated thanks to its condition, which is fantastic.
There is also Penrith and Brougham castle, the first being in the town of Penrith itself and Brougham being a short distance outside, however it is well maintained by English Heritage, it is even possible to climb the stair to the top although it is very high! There is also Brougham hall very close by which is one of the largest country house restoration projects in England.
Lastly for something extremely old the Lake District is home to stone circles which are up to 5000 years old! The Castlerigg, Swinside and Burnmoor stone circles are found in the Lake District and the cockpit is only a fifteen minute drive from Our Guesthouse, and also has a great view down on Ullswater. There is more information about these monuments here.


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U.S. equities started off the month with bang, as the bulls returned on Wall Street to push major equity indexes higher at the open. A slew of upbeat economic data and strength in European and Asian markets helped fuel this morning's rally - a nice change of pace from last week's bumpy trading sessions. Earlier, the euro zone's purchasing managers index for June was reported to have risen to a 16-month high of 48.8. Meanwhile on the home front, U.S. manufacturing also managed to beat expectations [see also Select Sector SPDR ETFs Head-To-Head].
U.S. Manufacturing Data Beats Expectations
The latest national manufacturing report, compiled by the Institute for Supply Management, surpassed analysts' expectations with PMI coming in at 50.9 versus the expected 50.6 estimate. Also in July's report, new orders, production and inventories saw modest growth, while employment contracted and supplier deliveries remained unchanged.
In the previous recording, the ISM manufacturing index was reported at 49.0, marking its largest contraction in four years (a reading below 50 indicates industry contraction). Thus far in 2013, this key index was reported below expectations in three out the last four readings [see 2012 ETFdb Portfolio].
Consider the trailing six-month ISM manufacturing data below and note the steep decrease seen in April, May and June, as well is this month's healthy uptick:
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Industrial ETFs Performance Recap
Alongside a broad-market sell-off, Industrial ETFs have struggled to stay afloat in recent weeks with many sliding into negative territory over the trailing 1-month period. Today's upbeat ISM manufacturing report, however, may be the catalyst needed to put this sector back on track.
Year-to-date the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI, A+) has gained 9.87%. Over the trailing 4-week period, the fund has shed 2.04%:
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Power & Spark Challenge. Our hostess, Christine Okken, has challenged us to color an image using only 3 markers... I know!!!!... are you like "how in the world can I color an entire image using only 3 markers or colors!?!?" For further challenge details, click HERE. Play along to WIN some Power Poppy stamps of your own!
Well today... I'm going to show ya just how it's done! And I promise... I had my eyes closed when I chose my markers!!!
I grabbed my gorgeous "Bloomin' Wonderful" stamp set and my Copics and away I went. Come join me at my desk today...
And here's another quick look at my very simple card, colored with ONLY 3 MARKERS!
Thanks for joining me today! I sure hope you join the Bloom Brigade and I for this month's super fun challenge!
~ Ally ~
stamps: Power Poppy (Bloomin' Wonderful)
patterned papers: BasicGrey (Barista 6x6)
cardstock: Neenah (Solar White)
inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versafine (Black Onyx), Copic Markers (V12, Y08, YG23)
dies: My Favorite Things (Stitched Ovals, Stitched Basic Edges), Pretty Pink Posh (Mini Tags)
tools: We R Memory Keepers (Envelope Punch Border)
sequins: Pretty Pink Posh (Sparkling Clear)
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For as long as I have had this blog (about 4 years) I have not had my hair this short and this light! After the wedding I knew I just wanted something completely different, so pinned a few ideas and took it to my hairdresser. Fittingly, the weather here in San Diego has been hot, so I put some of my favorite Spring pieces together and debuted my hair!
This blazer is from the newest Cabi Spring 2016 collection and is fitted and light-weight. If you followed me on Snapchat back in January you were probably witness to one of the funnest runway shows when I attended #CabiScoop (see the video below to get a sense of the fun. When I saw this blazer walk down the runway I made a mental note that I needed this jacket in my life!


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I want to remember the way that he runs (full speed) with his arms back and his chest out. The way he always turns the blower on the fire place on whenever we are hanging out down stairs. (I think he thinks it's a white noise machine.) The way he shouts, "Woah," any time he sees something new that he likes. The way his face lights up whenever he sees his Papa or his Jam. The way he touches his nose to anything soft and fluffy, not only puppies, kitties, and stuffed animals but also the Swiffer duster and Lola's bed. The way he walks over clutching Good Night, Moon and hands it up for a read through or two.
I don't want time to slow. I don't want him to stay the same age. I don't want to keep him just how he is at this very moment because each new moment is distinct and miraculous.
But I do want to remember.
Also, I would like to remember teaching him how to dribble a soccer ball......but for now, I'll just remember how fast he runs by it and how much he giggles when I hold him and run around the yard kicking and chasing the ball.