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Apparently an elderly man from Australia inserted a 10-centimetre fork up his male member in an attempt to reach sexual gratification. As you'd expect, because you're reading this on the internet, the fork got stuck.
In fact, by the time the man had summoned up the courage to deal with the embarrassment of having to present one's serious mistake to a medical professional, it could no longer be seen from the outside.
An X-ray revealed the horror, which doctors had to resort to general anaesthetic, forceps, and a tonne of lube to get out. It was such an unusual case that the hospital decided to publish a report, and document other cases of objects inserted into the lower urinary tract, including such highlights as needles, pencils, allen keys, toothbrushes, light bulbs, vegetables, snakes, cocaine and glue...because that's bound to end well.
Apparently the cases are rare enough that it's difficult to get the required medical experience to deal with them, but there's a lot of potential for damage and serious injury. Let's just put it this way: Do NOT insert anything up your penis. Seriously, it's just not worth it. [The Examiner]


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sounds like a grand time!
Congrats to the Girls Write Out--I won't steal your thunder. But amm so happy for you all.
Abundant blessings,
OOOOH! What does Jenny know that we don't??? Tell us quickly or we'll die of suspense! Is it good? Is something to be proud of? Hurry! Hurry! Tell us!
P.S. Your post was hilarious. Loved the part about the photo shoot and the blue fingers.
More, more. I want to hear more. Please visit me at my blog and tell me more. I put out a request today.
I can't wait to see the pictures. I'm having a photo shoot myself, today. Only, I'm behind the camera. I'm taking some pictures of my boys for their room.
It was great to see you again. I know what you mean, though. I was numb after only 2-1/2 hours. I think CJ was a bit dazed. I told him, "Welcome to my world."
It was great to see all y'all again! Hate that it's a year away again!

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A lot can happen in ten years. For some people, they can fall in love… become engaged… get married… and have a baby. For others, they may study abroad and only come back to The States every other Christmas. Then there are those who enroll law school or med school and lose track of time (and their social life)altogether.
But for me, the past ten years since I graduated high school have, in essence, taken me away from everything I knew during the first 18 years of my life. (Interesting enough, I say this as I prepare to embark on a roadtrip back to Pittsburgh with Cubby, my boyfriend.) However, ever since I made the decision to plan my 10-year high school reunion this week, high school doesn't seem that long ago… until I think about everything that has changed since my teenage year.
I don't talk much about my high school days, and really haven't done so since I left "The Bubble" (which is what we all used to call our hometown) officially before my sophomore year of college. In essence, so many things have happened since then, and I've grown so much, that they really are simply part of past now. They include some good memories, as well as some bad ones. But most importantly, as I reflect upon that time in my life, I have no regrets. Now I'll be honest and admit that wasn't always the case; however, ten years later, I've finally let it all go.


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|Route 30 provides service between downtown & TIA!
Route 30 provides service between downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport every 30 minutes weekdays and weekends. View schedule Please note holiday schedules in effect New Year's Day.
At only $2 each way, save enough to cover the holiday gift budget!
Route 30 runs from downtown Tampa along Kennedy Boulevard to Westshore and then to the airport, with many stops along the way. For those who work downtown, or anywhere else near the route, just park at the office and hop aboard at the nearest stop (call the HARTinfo Line at 813-254-HART to find it -- not all stops are published as timepoints).
For travelers who don't live or work close to Route 30, check for other routes that connect to Route 30. Many HART routes serve the Marion Transit Center in downtown and this makes it easy to transfer to Route 30. Just remember to check the schedules of these connecting routes. While many routes have extensive schedules, a few may not operate on weekends or as early or late as departing and arriving flight schedules.
HART buses are designed for the urban traveler, so there are no luggage racks or bins. Customers may hold a piece of luggage in front of their seats. And, always remember to bring the exact amount for bus fare (for return trips, too!), since HART drivers do not carry change.
HART buses drop airport customers right by the door of the Red Baggage Claim area. For the return trip, just follow the signs to Ground Transportation. Keep the HARTinfo Line number handy (813-254-4278) to use in case of any questions.
As with any travel plan, please build in enough time for traffic, lines at the airport, security measures and weather.
Once aboard the bus, HART will take it from there. Just think about all the holiday fun ahead!
Thanks for riding and safe travels!


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Head of Set-Up
Roses Run Country Club
- Assemble all dinnerware, linens, and decorations for event
- Provide excellent customer service while preparing entrées, serving, and cleaning dining facility
Resident Assistant, Ashland University August 2012-Present
Chair of Fundraising, Ashland University Dietetic Association December 2011-Present
Member, Ashland University Dietetic Association August 2011-Present
Member, Kem Hall CouncilSeptember 2011-Present
I see a strong need for proper nutrition education, and I desire the opportunity in which I can be that light that can make a difference in someone's health and wellness. During my junior year of high school I participated in an Athletic Health Care and Fitness vocational program. The instructor for the class encouraged us students to question common nutritional beliefs and develop our own opinions based on the research we had done. After that I began learning and developing my beliefs and became fascinated with the role food plays in our body. I personally experienced a struggle with food growing up and I feel that I am able to relate to others going through this same struggle. Being able to provide the information and support that they need to get to a healthier place has been my drive to get through the rigorous educational requirements of an RD. All of the time and work put into it is forgotten by the personal satisfaction you get from helping someone become healthier. Being a part of someone regaining their health is a special thing and I hold that very close to my heart.
Something as simple as food has this tremendous impact on almost everything in our body and how it functions.Having people appreciate that and have an understanding that food acts as a medicine, to maintain, prevent, and treat diseases is very important. As living creatures, we need food for fuel, and educating people on the proper fuel to help support an efficient body is crucial for living a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to the day I can make a difference and share my passion for nutrition with others.


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Practicing sound personal finance is an important habit for anyone to develop. As your life changes, having a solid idea of your financial standing can help you make well-informed decisions and carefully plan for the future. And major life events are happening all the time. Consider these recent statistics:
In 2015, 1 million people received associate's degrees and 1.9 million received bachelor's degrees, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.
In 2016, there were 4 million babies born and 2.2 million marriages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That same year, more than 800,000 divorces and annulments were filed.
In 2017, homebuyers purchased 5.51 million existing homes, according to the National Association of Realtors; 20.4 million students headed to college, NCES reported; and consumers purchased 17 million vehicles, according to The Truth About Cars.
In addition to these positive events, 2017 marked a year of unpredictable devastation: 16 separate climate and weather disaster events destroyed many thousands of homes, businesses and infrastructure. Each of the 16 storms cost more than $1 billion in loss, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
While each of these events marks major yet different life changes, they have one thing in common: They all cost money.
Whether you're one of the millions of Americans who either bought a house, got married, had a baby, bought a car, graduated college, or experienced another major life event, it's time to organize your finances.
Why You Need to Practice Personal Finance
Some major life events can be foreseen well ahead of time. Your high school or college graduation hardly came as a surprise, and most couples spend at least a few months planning their wedding.
However, not all life changes are predictable – for the millions of people affected by wildfires or hurricanes in 2017, the storms and subsequent damage to their homes or other property might have come as a total shock.
Having your finances in order can help ease the stress that inevitably follows any life change. It can also help you prepare for the unexpected.
How to Get Your Finances In Order
To ensure your finances are in good order, you need to develop an understanding of your current financial situation. This includes:
- Knowing your income.
- Knowing your expenses.
- Having a budget, and actually following it.
- Having the right insurance products.
- Having an emergency savings account.
Step 1: Set a budget
Having a budget can help you ensure you're spending your money wisely, and help you identify how much you can afford to save each month. To start your budget, first determine your monthly take-home income. Then, calculate your monthly expenses. These include housing, loan payments, utilities, food or other necessary purchases you need to make on a monthly basis. Subtract your monthly expenses from your monthly income, then allocate the rest to either leisure, recreational or social spending, and to savings.
NerdWallet suggested aiming for a breakdown where half of your income goes toward the essentials, 30 percent goes towards things you want and the remaining 20 percent is directed to savings or debt payments. Everyone's situation will be different, so no two budgets will be the same. If you can get yours as close to this as possible, you should be in good shape.
Step 2: Start saving
Once you know how much you can save each month, it's time to act. Begin by opening a savings account. You can automate your savings if your paycheck is direct deposited into your bank account; simply request that either a percentage or a fixed dollar amount is directed to your savings account. If this isn't an option, it's easy to make transfers between your Bank Midwest checking and savings accounts through the online banking portal or mobile app.
You have several options for your savings account, so choose wisely. You could go for a basic savings account to keep your money liquid should you need to access it in an emergency. Or, you could go with a Certificate of Deposit, which will give you a more favorable interest rate but won't be accessible until a specific date in the future (unless you're willing to pay a fee).
Step 3: Get insured
Saving is a smart way to provide financial flexibility for the future, but it's not the only way you can (or should) prepare for large expenses in the years ahead. Even if you stick to your savings goals, it would still be financially difficult to recover from the loss of your house or a sudden serious illness or injury. For these major potential events, you should have insurance.
Here are a few types to consider:
- Health insurance will provide some preventative measures, like going in for an annual physical or getting your flu shot for free or a reduced rate. In situations like going to the emergency room or getting treatment for an infection, health insurance can help cover some of the expenses. Many employers offer health insurance to their employees, so if this option is available to you, it's usually smart to take it. Otherwise, you can access health insurance through HealthCare.gov.
- Home insurance provides financial assistance should something bring damage or destruction to your home, like a fire, burglary or a storm.
- Auto insurance helps pay for damage to your car should you have an accident, or loss, should it be stolen.
- Life insurance can provide your family with the funds to cover your funeral as well as offer financial support after you die. This is especially important if you provide most or all of your family's income.
If you would like a complimentary review of your insurance protection, reach out to an experienced Bank Midwest Insurance agent or request a quote online !
Helpful Resources to Help Organize Your Finances
Personal finances aren't always easy to get in order. Sometimes, relying on helpful tools can make it a lot simpler. Here are a few smart resources to help you out:
Bank Midwest Mobile Banking App
Having your spending and savings information in one simple location can be immensely helpful in sticking to your budget and financial goals. Using the Bank Midwest Mobile Banking App, you can view your account balances, make transfers and pay bills.
Acorns makes investing incredibly simple. Create your account, choose your portfolio and link Acorns to your cards or bank accounts. When you make a purchase, it'll round it up to the nearest dollar and invest the change. For example, if you buy a $4.87 cup of coffee, Acorns will invest 13 cents. In time, it all adds up.
Mint helps you plan your budget, allowing for some flexibility. Once you link your accounts, Mint will tell you some of your habits (good or bad) and make suggestions on what your budget should look like. It'll also give you updates about how well you're sticking to the budget and spending tendencies.


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After much anticipation, the Wendy's Invitational marks the return of FMX to the 2010 Dew Tour. Six of the top FMX riders in the world – including this year's X Games Step Up gold and silver medalists Matt Buyten and Ronnie Renner – will face off this Sunday from 5-6pm in a pair of competitions designed to showcase their talent and thrill the fans at the same time.
Matt Buyten (L) and Ronnie Renner (R) compete in X Games 16's Step Up competition
Aside from Buyten and Renner, Jeff Kargola, Myles Richmond, Dustin Miller and Chuck Carothers will all close out the 2010 Wendy's Invitational by competing in Step Up and Best Whip events.
In Step Up, each rider will be given two chances to clear the bar, which will get progressively higher as the rounds go on and riders are knocked out one by one. The last rider to eliminate all competitors and clear the bar at its highest setting wins.
Matt Buyten, here celebrating his X Games win, is ready to compete again in Portland
Immediately following Step Up, all six riders will take part in a Best Whip competition. Without any tricks or inverts, the Best Whip competition is designed to showcase bike control, and the riders will all compete in a five-minute jam session, with the winner being determined by a panel of judges and by the fans in attendance.
It's going to be a full hour of some of the best FMX riding you'll ever see, so make sure to head down to the Wendy's Invitational on Sunday from 5-6pm.
Tickets are still available by clicking here. Make sure you don't miss a minute of the action here in Portland!


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Agenda - Jun 17 2010 - LLD XG telecon - 1400 UTC Attendance is restricted to registered XG participants and persons invited by chairs. Time: 0700 Seattle / 1000 New York / 1500 London / 1600 Paris / 2200 Kuala Lumpur / 2300 Tokyo / 2400 Sydney http://www.w3.org/Guide/1998/08/teleconference-calendar.html#s_4061 Dial-in: Boston: +1-617-761-6200, Nice: +33-4-8906-3499, Bristol: +44-117-370-6152 - code 55394# ("LLDXG") IRC: irc://irc.w3.org:6665/lld (member-only), http://www.w3.org/2001/01/cgi-irc (Web client) LLD XG telecons - schedule, technical instructions: -- http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/Telecons LLD XG home page -- http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/ LLD XG workspace (world-readable) -- http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-xg-lld/ - email@example.com mailing list -- http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/Main_Page - wiki LLD community -- http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-lld/ - email@example.com mailing list -- http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/wiki/LLD - wiki Chair: Emmanuelle Scribe: Ed -- http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/ScribeDuty (see http://www.w3.org/2006/07/SWD/Scribing.html) Regrets: Alexander, Nicolas, Oreste, Kim ===================================== 1. Administrative -- Acceptance of previous telecon minutes http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/10-lld-minutes.html -- Report on ACTION: Antoine to clean up mailing list on http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/ [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/03-lld-minutes.html#action01] -- DONE at http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/ -- Issues with wiki login : fixed ? -- Reminder on actions for all : ACTION: All group members should please post an introduction to http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-xg-lld [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/10-lld-minutes.html#action01] ACTION: ALL: group members please indicate your availability for the proposed F2F meeting in a Doodle poll: http://www.doodle.com/gaipzmfc7xp9f4zq [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/10-lld-minutes.html#action08] -- Summer teleconferences schedule 2010-07-01 - no 2010-07-08 - yes (regrets Tom) 2010-07-15 - no 2010-07-22 - yes 2010-07-29 - yes (regrets Tom) 2010-08-05 - no 2010-08-12 - yes (regrets Emmanuelle) 2010-08-19 - yes 2010-08-26 - yes ACTION: ALL: Flag July/August availability at http://www.doodle.com/hvwb4fe4x2kdq3cy [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/03-lld-minutes.html#action03] -- Next week telecon : Jun 24 (Note: Library Linked Data meeting in Washington) ===================================== 2. Task group progress -- Short report on use cases template (Kai, Antoine) ACTION: Antoine and kai to prepare a template for use cases. Kai to contibute a template from the provenance group [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/10-lld-minutes.html#action03] -- DONE http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/UseCases#Use_Case_template See mail report from KAI : http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-lld/2010Jun/0032.html The main point that we have to decide is, if we want to organize the use cases with the help of some predefined dimensions. If yes, we have to define them. Suggested timeline: * Until June 30th: Public comments on the mailing list * July 1st: Summary of the comments and preliminary decisions. * Until July 7th: Finalizing of the template * July 8th: Final decision. Afterwards, we can immediately start with the gathering and development of use cases, according to our proposed timeline. -- short report on "Demo" task group (Karen, Tom) ACTION: TomB and KCoyle will create a page for presentations and will upload some slides [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/10-lld-minutes.html#action04] -- short report on turning topics into task groups ACTION: ALL: Edit the topics for our work at the wiki: http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/Topics [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/minutes/2010/06/03-lld-minutes.html#action02] ===================================== 4. Community building and outreach http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/RelatedGroups See charter http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/charter#coordination Beyond collecting pointers to Library Linked Data-related activities, the purpose of this liaison effort is to help gathering use cases and specific technology bits to populate our deliverables. It should also support community building and outreach from this incubator group to other initiatives. We need to determine the objectives of this liaison effort. What can we expect from related groups ? - help outreach to the broader library community (and beyond) - develop relevant technology pieces that are outside the scope of W3C (e.g. domain ontologies) - integrate linked data perspective in their developments What can these group expect from us ? - demonstrate how their technology is relevant to library linked data (use cases) - help / guidance with porting their standards/technology to the linked data environment - help with cross-domain initiatives / building shared standards >From the charter success criteria : "The Library Linked Data Incubator Group will be considered successful if it can elaborate a state of the art report on the adoption of Linked data principles and perspective in the library domain and related sectors, leading to a clear and agreed view regarding what further standards and guidelines should be developed, and what organization should be set up in order to develop them." ===================================== 5. Upcoming topics -- Assessment of technology pieces and vocabularies http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/lld/wiki/Technology As described in the XG charter: A document that describes relevant technology pieces, including vocabularies and ontologies (e.g., SKOS), with the intended goal to identify extension or interoperability requirements, and help determine what other standards may be needed. -- incubate best practices See discussion thread starting at http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-lld/2010Jun/0033.html -- Branding issues (twitter tag...) Avant d'imprimer, pensez ŕ l'environnement.Received on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 15:36:22 UTC
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The Mathematical Education of Teachers II may be purchased from the AMS Bookstore. The book is volume 17 in the CBMS series "Issues in Mathematics Education," published for CBMS by the AMS in cooperation with the MAA. (The original MET book published in 2001 is still available here.)
Suggested citation for referencing this book in other publications:
Front Matter and Preface
Chapter 1. School Mathematics and Teachers' Mathematics
Links for Chapter 1 Footnotes
Chapter 2. The Mathematical Education of Teachers: Traditions, Research, Current Context
Links for Chapter 2 Footnotes
Chapter 3. Recommendations: Mathematics for Teachers; Roles for Mathematicians
Links for Chapter 3 Footnotes
Chapter 4. Elementary Teachers
Links for Chapter 4 Footnotes
Chapter 5. Middle Grades Teachers
Links for Chapter 5 Footnotes
Chapter 6. High School Teachers
Links for Chapter 6 Footnotes
Appendix A. Selected References and Information Sources
Appendix B. The Common Core State Standards: Overview of Content
Appendix C. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice


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A one-stop dessert store that serves a variety of cakes made from scratch.
Cake Spade
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Travelling an hour one hot afternoon just to try Cake Spade's highly-raved cake shakes, I walked away in disappointment upon discovering that those are only served after 5pm. On my second attempt, I walked away again, because cake shakes aren't served on Mondays. Double bummer! "It says so on our Facebook page," the cashier remarked in an arrogant tone.
Third time lucky, I managed to order the Rodeo Cakeshake ($16.90) I'd waited so long for. Turns out it wasn't worth all that trouble. The milkshake itself had a substantial texture and went well with its torched marshmallow and chocolate toppings, but the red velvet cake was dry and didn't taste fresh. What's a cake shake without good cake?
Don't expect similarities in size to the famous Black Tap cake shakes in New York. But if the giant ones that took the internet by storm aren't going to be accessible to you anytime soon, this is a homegrown alternative that's good for sharing between two and would serve your Instagram feed well.
At the back of Orchid Hotel hides this beautiful cake store. If I could, I would have bought every pastry the store has and consumed it on my own (yes, it's that good). Cake spade's like a hidden gem, it's a small store that only has 4~6 seats indoor.
Cake Spade's the place to fix your dessert craving if you don't have a sweet tooth. That's why I love it, there's so much flavour to the cake that don't have to make sweetness a priority.
Their signature cake would be the Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake. It's not too sweet, and the texture of the cake melts the moment you put it in your mouth. The combination of strawberries and cheese will produce a memorable flavour in your mouth.
One of the best dessert combinations to have is banana and dark chocolate. I've always dreamed of these the two combinations in a dessert, but I've never found anywhere with it because usually either one of flavour overwhelms the other. But Cake Spade makes a perfectly good banana chocolate cake, with their sliced banana between a thick layer of chocolate mousse in the middle of the moist chocolate cake.
Cake Spade's the place I would head to just to be alone and have my work done at. But because Tanjong Pagar area is known for office buildings, avoid the place during the peak hour otherwise the crowd may be overwhelming.
I've always heard that Cake Spade sells amazing cakes, but no one told me how good their other dessert are as well! I specially made a trip down here for tea and I've got to say its worth the trip down.
I had intended to get their Spized Carrot which looked amazing, but my friend and I got distracted by their crumbles and molten lava cake. And so, instead of getting cake, we ordered their Nutella Fudge Crumble with Ice Cream and one molten lava cake. We didn't regret it. It's not easy to find a plasant molten lava cake and theirs was good - soft, moist, and filled with lava to every inch. Their Nutella Fudge Crumble was beyond expectations as well, and topped with ice cream, it was a great combination. I loved the biscuit base.
The only lament I have is that the place is pretty small and if you want air conditioning, there are only 3 small tables available in the shop. Also, they don't have a self service water station so if you don't wanna buy a drink, bring your own bottles along - don't underestimate how thirsty you can get after having dessert.
If you love American dessert, Cake Spade is definitely worth a trip down.
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I used to work at Tanjong Pagar and would walk past Cake Spade almost every day. A cozy shop tucked away at the first floor of Orchid Hotel, Cake Spade is almost always packed in the evening. It only has 5 - 6 tables and you will probably find yourself rubbing shoulders with the other customers.
The Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake was without a doubt, the highlight there. It is of little wonder that this is their best-selling cake there and it gets sold out by 8pm. The first time I ordered it, I was extremely fascinated at how 'bouncy' the cake is, like "WHAT IS THIS SORCERY?!" Nevertheless it was deliciously refreshing and I like how light the cheese layer is, melting in your mouth almost instantaneously. It goes very well with the digestive crust base and the top jelly-like portion.
My friend had the Spiced Carrot Cake which he liked very much. I'm never a fan of carrot cakes but this was alright for me.
Definitely worth a try!
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A wordplay on the brand "Kate Spade" so I am sure many females can relate to this cake shop. The shop is pretty small so it has limited seating but when I was there on a weekday evening, there weren't much people around so I had no problem finding seats for my friend and I. We were quite filled from our main meal so we only got one cake to share. We asked the friendly staff for recommendations and she recommended the strawberry tofu cheesecake to us. The first time I had tofu cheesecake was at Sun with Moon at Wheelock and I did enjoy it very much so I decided to go ahead with the one here at Cake Spade. What's more it's strawberry flavored and I am a strawberry-over-chocolate kinda person, matcha still tops my list though heh so I hope they can come out with a matcha tofu cheesecake or something.
Onto the cheesecake, the tofu cheesecake is really delicate to the palate and tasted light and refreshing. Don't worry, it doesn't taste like actual tofu, tau kwa or anything like that hahaha (that was my worry when I was pondering over whether to order the tofu cheesecake at Sun with Moon). The cake is silky smooth and melts in your mouth.. a good alternative to spongey cakes at times. The strawberry added that sweetness to the otherwise plain tofu cheesecake portion if its eaten on its own.You know how some places have cakes with graham bases so hard you struggle to get the perfect amount of graham to go with the cake? The graham base here was done just right and is easy to get on your dessert fork. I enjoyed the cake here more than the one at Sun with Moon!
Anyway, this shop is located at the same area as ramen keisuke tonkotsu king (just walk straight, turn right) so it's a great place for some desserts after your ramen meal!
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Located along some shophouses, it took my friends and I some navigating to finally reach the shop. It occupies a relatively small shop area, so it can't be classified as a cafe, but rather, a miniature shop with minimal but modern furnishing. At best, it can occupy 4 groups of people. I guess we were lucky to be able to snap a seat for 4!
We ordered Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake, Dark Choc Banana cake and Nutella Fudge Crumble. The slices of cake were served on unique plates that make the cakes look photogenic! It's hard to resist not snapping a picture of the attractive cakes.
I especially like the biscuit crunch at the base of the cheesecake. The banana cake tasted too rich for my liking. Their specialty is the Red Velvet cake, which we gave a miss this time round. Feeling unfulfilled, we ordered the Nutella Fudge Crumble, which was gone within seconds into our ravenous tummies.
A must-go for those looking to satisfy their sweet cravings!
On a side note, there was excellent service while we were there, being served by 2 young ladies, who even offered to help take pictures for us.
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I was reading a review from danielfooddiary about how awesome the cakes were, and he also made a side comment on how pretty the owner Zenn is. I'm pretty sure he has a crush on her or something, from the way he describes her (hahaha), but yeah, it's true, she is!
And her cakes are don't just look pretty as well, they taste reallyyyyy good. It was the end of a very busy week for me, so I was deciding which 2 choices I should do a takeaway for to end the week with an awesome note. It was difficult. They had lemon tarts, nutella fudge crumbles (i know you're drooling already), various cupcakes and a whole range of decadent looking cake slices all beckoning you to pick them. Their best cakes are apparently the hummingbird cake (chopped and smashed pecans, pineapples, bananas), the strawberry tofu cheesecake and the spiced carrot cake. Decided to settle on something safer since I didn't know if my siblings would like the hummingbird cake, so I got the latter 2!
Both cakes were totally approved by my family, and even my mum said the cheesecake was good. Even though I usually prefer carrot cakes to cheesecakes, this strawberry tofu one won hands down. The flavor was much lighter because of the tofu (which meant lesser cheese used), the cake felt less "gelat" even compared to the carrot cake lathered with cream cheese frosting.
Would totally get the strawberry tofu cheesecake again anytime!


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Buying Books on a Modest Scale
A.N.L. Munby (1913-1974), Essays and Papers, ed. Nicolas Barker (London: The Scolar Press, 1977), p. 39:Newer› ‹Older
Even if one buys on a modest scale — say, one book a day on an average — they fill room after room with the inevitability of the rising tide. I once visited a house in Blackheath after its owner had died. It was solid books. Shelves had been abandoned years before; in every room narrow lanes ran between books stacked from floor to ceiling, ninety per cent of them utterly inaccessible. In one of the bedrooms there was a narrow space two feet wide round the bed, and there the owner had died, almost entombed in print.


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How to Find the Right Bedtime for Your Toddler
Sometimes when we're trying to understand why a child is fighting bedtime, we tend to overlook the obvious: we picked the wrong time! If your little one is yelling, "No, no, no!" at nighttime, ask yourself these questions:
Is your bedtime too early? Look for these clues:
- Your tot fights falling asleep for 30-60 minutes.
- She shows no sign of fatigue at bedtime.
- She wakes up in the middle of the night or very early the next day, refreshed and ready to go.
Is bedtime too late? Look for these clues:
- Your child fights falling asleep for 30-60 minutes.
- She has trouble waking in the morning; she's extra cranky and moody during the day; and she falls asleep during car or stroller rides.
- She shows clear signs of fatigue at bedtime (rubbing her eyes, blinking, yawning, getting silly and wild, acting cranky, having accidents).
If you think bedtime is too early, try pushing the bedtime routine 15 minutes later, 2-3 nights. If you think bedtime is too late, start the routine 15 minutes earlier every 2-3 nights. Either approach should work within a week or two.


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The world of insurance can be a confusing place for the first-time buyer. Whether you're on the hunt for home and contents cover or a robust life insurance plan, the wealth of choice on offer can be a little intimidating. Nevertheless, insurance is an essential part of living, working, driving, travelling, and raising a family.
If you don't manage risk in the right way, it is easy to end up falling into debt because the unexpected often turns out to be rather costly. Car accidents, burglaries, delayed flights, and lost luggage are situations that we'd rather not think about, but they do happen and you need to have the right protection in place. This guide to the key benefits of investing in insurance will explain why being protected should always be a top priority.
1. Life Insurance Takes Care Of Your Loved Ones
There are many different types of life insurance available at 65 years and over. These are designed to help your family afford the cost of your burial when you die. While you won't personally benefit from the money, life insurance is the only way to guarantee that your loved ones won't be burdened with your debts or the expenses associated with your passing.
2. Fire And Theft Insurance Protects Your Property
Without a robust home insurance plan or a fire and theft policy on your car, you'll be expected to pay for the cost of the stolen, lost, or damaged items. This is why it is important to protect your most valuable possessions — your car and your house — with coverage that guarantees you a pay out if disaster strikes.
3. Personal Injury Insurance Gives You Peace Of Mind
This type of coverage is popular with people who have young children. It provides financial protection for a wide range of accidents and injuries. If you do suffer an injury that can be attributed to the avoidable errors of another, a personal injury attorney will help you make a claim and recoup the losses associated with medical bills and missed wages.
4. Travel Insurance Helps You Deal With The Unexpected
There are all kinds of things that can go wrong on holiday. You could lose your luggage, have your flight cancelled, get pickpocketed, or have an accident on the road. The only way to ensure that there are financial resources in place to help you solve whatever crisis you face is to invest in an appropriate holiday insurance policy.
5. Automotive Insurance Makes You A Legal Driver
Automotive insurance is one of the rare types of coverage that doesn't give you a choice. It is a legal requirement to have a suitable car insurance policy before you hit the road. If you do not, you can be pulled over and arrested. The downside to car insurance is that, in situations where the cause of a crash is disputed, it can take a long time for any money to be awarded. One solution is to consider whether car accident loans could be a temporary fix.
How To Find A Reliable Insurer That You Can Trust
There is no shortage of insurers out there, so it can be tricky to know which one is right for you. The first step is to decide what type of coverage you need — whether it is home, automotive, holiday, personal injury, etc. Then you can start to browse online for quotes and fees. Sometimes though, the information on their websites can be a bit confusing, so it is much better to call up potential insurers or ask for a call back if you are serious enough. Always read policies very carefully, because this is where you'll find the specific details about what is and isn't covered by the plan.


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Large parts of Northern Ireland have been subjected to water rationing as engineers battle to fix a huge number of leaks.
In the wake of the thaw that followed arctic weather conditions, burst pipes in the main water supply, plus many in private homes and businesses, have left thousands of people without water.
Northern Ireland Water, (NIW) the company that oversees the service, came under fire for failing to cope with the deluge of calls from the public, though it argued it was doing its best to meet needs.
But with water levels running low in reservoirs, officials said supplies would have to be alternated to different locations as work to repair the damage continued.
Sites opened to hand out free bottled water drew queues of people in need, but as many households endured days without water - and with many also having suffered heating failures - the political fallout over the issues grew.
Northern Ireland deputy first minister Martin McGuinness promised a review of the response to the extreme weather and said the most vulnerable in society would be able to draw-down government funding to ease their plight.
"The recent long spell of sub zero temperatures and snow falls, followed by a quick and dramatic thaw, has resulted in frozen pipes followed by flooding which has affected many people adversely, with some having witnessed considerable damage to their homes," he said.
"I would like to thank public servants for their hard work over the this period of severe weather in seeking to help.
"I will be asking departments for their assessment of the situation and to bring forward proposals on how best to address, and deal with effectively, situations such as this.
"Further to this we will also be examining the Financial Assistance Act, which we have previously utilised, to see how we can address the financial hardship of those who are most in need over this period."
He visited the Shankill estate in Lurgan, Co Armagh, where overflowing sewers flooded houses. Mr McGuinness also travelled to Coalisland, Co Tyrone, where burst pipes had drained the local reservoir.
The deputy first minister repeated calls for key holders to check unoccupied houses and businesses where leaks may have occurred.
There were reports of loss of water supply across Northern Ireland. NIW said the areas set to be hit by alternating water supply covered locations dotted across virtually the entire region.
A spokesman said: "NIW is dealing with interruptions to water supplies across a large number of areas in the province as a result of the severe weather and ongoing thaw.
"Our Major Incident Team has been in operation for the past number of days headed by our Senior Executives.
"As a result of the high water demand being experienced (primarily due to a number of bursts to private supplies), a number of our reservoirs are currently at low water levels and we are trying to rezone and recharge the water network.
"NIW have to alternate supplies from some of our reservoirs, therefore customers will experience a loss of water for a period of time.
"However, it is anticipated that this interruption will only last a number of hours and water will be restored to customers in a timely manner."
SDLP South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell was among the senior politicians who said government was failing to handle the problems caused by the severe weather.
"People in South Belfast are at their wit's end having been without water now for several days and many are currently having to cope with the nightmare of sewage in their homes with little help or reassurances from NI Water," he said.
"Businesses in our busy retail area have also been damaged by this water supply nightmare which is proving particularly detrimental at this crucial time of the year for retailers.
"Residents also have the added frustration of not being able to get through to speak to anyone in NI Water or get any information on whether or not their water is being fixed, as the agency's website is down."
NIW said it had been inundated by calls from the public and had dealt with 6,000 in the early part of yesterday alone.
The Housing Executive, which covers social housing and which also came in for criticism when homes were hit by heating problems over the cold snap, said it had received between 2,000-3,000 calls a day about frozen pipes.
Ulster Unionist Sir Reg Empey said: "I make no criticism of the individuals working for the water company and other emergency services, trying to cope with the problems that the public are facing.
"My criticism is for the authorities who fail year after year to produce an emergency plan that works. As a country we seem unable and unprepared to deal with emergencies.
"Recent flooding is the most obvious example."
He added: "But overall, those who are responsible for emergency planning - who have not seemed to have learned from previous emergencies - must up their game significantly, instigate an investigation and put in place planning and provision for the future."


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Anna joined the Foodlink team in 2007 as Project Coordinator and became Manager in 2011. She is responsible for day-to-day operations and overseeing the organization's projects and services. This includes planning and organizing Foodlink's annual Taste Local! Taste Fresh! event, co-ordinating the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! map as well as a variety of communications, marketing and public relations activities. She is a communications graduate and brings a diverse array of work experience in writing, project management and event planning. Anna lives in Fergus with her husband where she enjoys cycling, running, fitness, healthy local eating and the great outdoors.
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Dale Stevanus, Treasurer (2012-present)
Dale and his wife Linda own and operate Stevanus Family Farm and CSA in Bloomingdale. Dale began growing produce more than 30 years ago as a part-time venture while working full time at the University of Guelph's Purchasing Services Dept. The Stevanus' originally sold their produce at the Waterloo and Kitchener Farmers Market but switched their focus to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program in 2006. Today, their CSA continues to thrive and they also enjoy selling their produce to fine food establishments in Waterloo Region.
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Cole is the founder & CEO at Local Line, a software platform that helps food suppliers increase their sales and save time on order fulfillment. Cole started Local Line in Waterloo in 2015. Today the company remains in the region with headquarters in Kitchener and a team that supports hundreds of customers across 20+ provinces and states. Cole is actively involved in Waterloo Region's startup culture and frequently spends time speaking with youth entrepreneurs helping them develop their businesses. Whenever he gets the chance Cole's favourite work-related activity is spending time on customers' farms.
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We have been an internet bookseller since 1998. Our specialties are Asian Art and Studies , from the Near East and Muslim world through Central and South Asia to the Far East and Oceania- China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Pacific Islands. We also have a focus on Buddhism and Eastern Religions , which includes more general spirituality and new age items. World social movements, socialism, communism, and radical studies generally, are another major concentration. We have a large inventory concerning Russia, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet states . A further area of interest is Native American Indian Art and Studies. In addition we have a grouping concerned with Ethnographic and Tribal Art worldwide. Along with Travel and Exploration, Photography, Oriental Rugs and Textiles of the World , we round out our stock with serious non-fiction. Although we have books representing the main areas of American and European Studies and Art, our major emphases are on the non-hegemonic areas.
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Asia Bookroom is a large open shop specialising in books on Asia. We also have smaller sections on the Middle East and the Pacific. Our stock ranges from antiquarian books through to new books - if it has ever been published on Asia it is possible we might have it - and if not we can try and find it for you! We issue regular specialised book lists on Asia and invite you to let us know your interests so that we can let you know of new arrivals as they come in to stock. And if you are in Australia's capital city Canberra we hope you will visit our shop!
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Specializing in olderbooks on travel and exploration in Asia, and World War II Pacific and Southeast Asia.Online sales and antiquarian book shows in the American West.
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John Randall has been selling rare and scholarly books on Asia since 1978. We hold more than 30,000 titles warehoused in East Sussex.We issue regular email catalogues in our Orientalia series on India & Pakistan, the Islamic World, Southeast Asia, China, Central Asia, and Ceylon.If you would like to receive any or all of these catalogues please confirm your interest by email.
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An Art & Intellectual Property Co. Since 1967* * * * *SINCE 1967, THE PAST FIFTY-YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PURVEYORS OF FINE & RARE BOOKS ON ALL ASPECTS FAR EASTERN, ASIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURES, COUNTRIES & SUBJECTS.Specialties include but are not limited to: CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, INDO-CHINE, CAMBODIA, LAOS, PHILIPPINES, SHANGHAI, HONG KONG, CANTON, MACAO AREAS. LAFCADIO HEARN: First Editions, Manuscripts, Collections, Obscure Items, Japanese Cirimen-bon [Crepe Paper Books], LIBRARIES PURCHASED, APPRASIAL FOR ANY REASON. MEMBERS OF THE ABAA & ILAB SINCE JUNE 1973
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…Or, what I had for lunch today. And maybe dinner, too.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. The origin of these burgers goes back to an event this summer organized by the Portland Mercury called Burger Week. For one week, a bunch of restaurants in town offered $5 burgers. For a vegetarian like me, that wasn't particularly tempting, until I heard that the White Owl Social Club was offering a vegan burger as their special. A hazelnut beet burger, in fact. I went, I ate it, and it was glorious. (There's a photo and description here.) They offer a version of it on their regular menu, but it's not topped with "jalapeno havarti, 'misonnaise,' the legendary New Mexican roasted Hatch chilies, onion rings, and chimichurri sauce," so I set out to create my own version at home so I could go nuts with the toppings.
This recipe is really long, and because there are so many elements, making these burgers takes awhile. But the recipe makes 10-12, so you can make up a big batch and keep them in your fridge/freezer for a quick lunch or dinner.
Hazelnut Beet Burgers
(adapted from here)
Makes 10-12 burgers
2-3 medium-sized red beets (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans
2 tablespoons prunes, chopped into small pieces.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground brown mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large egg (optional for non-vegan burgers)
Salt and pepper
Heat the oven to 400°F. Wrap the beets loosely in aluminum foil and roast until easily pierced with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, bring a 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously and add the rice. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the rice until it's a little overcooked but still firm (not completely mushy). This should take about 35 to 40 minutes. Alternately, cook the rice in 2 quarts of water in a rice cooker, checking the firmness after 30 minutes. Drain the rice and set it aside to cool.
Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Stir the onions every minute or two, and cook until they are golden and getting charred around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Lower the heat if the onions seem to be burning. A dark, sticky crust should develop on the bottom of the pan.
Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the cider vinegar and scrape up the dark sticky crust. Continue to simmer until the cider has evaporated and the pan is nearly dry again. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Process the oats in a food processor until they have reduced to a fine flour. Add the hazelnuts and process until they're finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans and transfer the beans to the food processor. Scatter the prunes on top. Pulse in 1-second bursts just until the beans are roughly chopped — not so long that they become mush — 8 to 10 pulses. Transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl. Drain and rinse the second can of beans and add these whole beans to the mixing bowl as well.
Use the edge of a spoon or a paper towel to scrape the skins off the cooled roasted beets; the skins should slip off easily. Grate the peeled beets on the largest holes of a box grater. Transfer the beet gratings to a strainer set over the sink or a bowl. Press and squeeze the beet gratings to remove as much liquid as possible from the beets.
Transfer the squeezed beets, cooked rice, and sautéed onions to the bowl with the beans. Sprinkle the olive oil, brown mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and thyme over the top of the mixture. Mix all the ingredients until combined. Taste the mixture and add salt, pepper, or any additional spices or flavorings to taste. Finally, add the oatmeal flour and hazelnut mixture and egg (if using), and mix until you no longer see any dry oatmeal or egg.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the burger mixture for at least 2 hours or (ideally) overnight. The mix can also be kept refrigerated for up to three days before cooking.
When ready to cook the burgers, first shape them into burgers. Scoop up about 1/2 cup of the burger mixture and shape it between your palms into a thick patty the size of your hamburger buns. You should end up with 10-12 patties.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add about a tablespoon of vegetable oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. When a flick of water evaporates on contact, the pan is ready.
Transfer the patties to the pan. Cook as many as will fit without crowding.
Cook the patties for 2 minutes, then flip them to the other side. You should see a nice crust on the cooked side. If any pieces break off when you flip the burgers, just pat them back into place with the spatula. Cook for another 2 minutes, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Flip the burgers back over and cook for 5 more minutes until the patties are warmed through. If you're adding cheese, lay a slice over the burgers in the last minute of cooking.
Serve the veggie burgers on soft burger buns or lightly toasted sandwich bread along with some fresh greens.
Freezing Burgers: Cook burgers and allow to cool. Wrap each burger individually in waxed paper or between sheets of parchment paper, and freeze. Cooked burgers can be reheated in the oven, a toaster oven, or the microwave.
Topping ideas
Probably not all of them at once. But who am I to tell you what to do? 😉
Thin slices of cheese (suggested cheeses: gouda, monteray jack, jalapeno jack, provolone)
Avocado slices
Hatch chilies
Onion rings
Jalapeno chili slices
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For the past two days I've made dinner in the Sun Oven. Last night it was reheating a roast and adding potatoes, carrots, and onions to make a stew. Since it was done early, I cut up three apples and put a sliver of butter and some cinnamon sugar on them. I was planning on having soft apple slices for dessert. Instead they turned to mush and we had applesauce with full peels. Since I didn't want to reheat the stew I put that into the Fireless Cooker. (http://whatifitistoday.blogspot.com/2012/07/making-dinner-with-fireless-cooker.html) It stayed good and hot until dinner. I'm flexible with cooking. Just because it didn't turn out as planned didn't mean it wasn't good.
Today I made a dish with rice, vegetables, and fish. The instructions on the Sun Oven said when you cook rice to use a little less water because it won't all steam away like regular rice cooking. So I didn't. I should have. The fish ended up like fish jerky. Boy put soy sauce on it all and girl smothered it all with Tabasco. I don't think they noticed!
The baking part of the oven is just something I'll have to experiment with. And, doing so now rather than in an emergency situation is the perfect time to experiment. Combining the Sun Oven with the Fireless Cooker is also something I will do more experimenting with. Normally with the Fireless Cooker you boil the food on the stove to get it thoroughly heated all the way through. Then you put it into the ice chest. Can I do the same with the Sun Oven? Can I keep it in the oven for maybe an hour and then put it into the ice chest? Only experimenting will give me those answers.
I do have some complaints about the Sun Oven. It is way too small. A 9x9 casserole dish fits perfectly. It's fine for three of us but not if we were feeding 6 or 7 or 10! I could probably put something bigger in but it may get dumped over trying to get it in. Girl tried to put the casserole dish in this morning. She pulled the Sun Oven over.
I haven't gotten it over 325 although they claim it will get to 400. Maybe if it is hot outside to start with. It was 65 here today. Yesterday, with it being brand new, I turned it every 30 minutes - got to keep it facing the sun for optimal heat. Today I turned it every hour or so and it didn't get more than 275. I suppose that's good or the rice and fish would have turned to leather!
Since I have Solatube skylights in my house I wonder if I could put the sun oven directly under the tube opening? Covering up the opening is a plastic light diffuser so the light looks more like a bright light bulb than a beam of light from the sun. What if I took the cover off the tube? Would the beam of light be able to reflect enough to cook something? I wouldn't have to keep turning the oven to face the sun if it comes through the tube. Of course I'd have to have the oven 8 feet in the air, right up to the ceiling! I think I will rig up a ladder one day (maybe next weekend) and check this out.
If that would work then the Sun Oven will be able to go under cover. Right now, it's very visible due to it's reflectors beaming from the sun while it is set on a card table out in the yard. If I could hide it in the house it would be worth installing a Solatube in the garage or somewhere and extending the tube to a lower level. Like right above table height? That would be exciting, to use the Sun Oven in the house.
We are heading to Southern California tomorrow so I probably won't be posting until we get back home. The grandkids have the week off of school so I'm taking a few days off as well. I will post more on the Sun Oven next weekend.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Baking in the Sun Oven
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We've been thinking in this direction also. I am curious what it would take to get the temperatures to 350 and above.ReplyDelete
We have Solatube and I think there might be too much deflection of the sunlight down the tube to generate the heat needed. I'm going to inspect a bit further though.
Would love to try a solar oven, but live in Chicagoland area. How hot does it have to be outside to use it? What about in front of an overly sunny window inside?ReplyDelete
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|12 ounces low-fat bulk breakfast sausage
|1 cup raw milk
|3 slices bread, torn into bite-size pieces
|1 tablespoon mustard
|1/2 cup shredded Clover Creek Cheese Cellar Royer Mountain cheese
|1/2 cup shredded Clover Creek Cheese Cellar Cheddar Cheese
|6 eggs
Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to crumble. Remove it from the heat, drain off any fat, and let it cool. Place the bread in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Layer the sausage over the bread, then top it with the Clover Creek Cheese Cellar Royer Mountain cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the contents of the dish, then top with the Clover Creek Cheese Cellar Cheddar cheese. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning heat the oven to 325°. Remove the plastic wrap from the dish and bake the casserole for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through.


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In addition to "The west doesn't understand China," the second refrain you'll hear when it comes to defending some of the Party's more draconian policies is that "China is a big country with a large population." For example, a comment on an old post:
"China insists on having solution that is suitable for the conditions in China, and I bet the shape the hospitals are in is one of these solutions – right for China.
When anyone complaints about anything wrong with China, the size of the population will always come up as the trump card – no other country has as large population as China, and therefore China's problems are always unique. And I suspect that these hospitals are part of the solution to this most difficult and serious problem of China: Large population."
While China's population has historically been large, there was massive growth during Mao Zedong's rule (even after tens of millions died due to decisions made at the time), which has made China the most populous country in the world. China is also the 3rd largest country (including disputed areas), or roughly the same size as the US. However this too is partially by choice since Inner Mongolia, Tibet and Xinjiang make up more than 50% of China's area, and were each independent at times during the 20th century.
To be completely clear, I'm not trying to divide China, simply highlighting that these hurdles China is facing are the result of past political decisions.
These two factors taken together make China different from every other country, and allows the Party to promote the idea of Chinese exceptionalism. I think that on a whole this is not a very convincing argument, after all, the US manages democracy over an equal area, and India over a similarly sized population. However, it is an effective way to disrupt conversations about the real problems in China.
I for one don't understand how the size of China's population excuses human rights abuses committed in the name of maintaining stability. If socialism with Chinese characteristics really was the best system for China's large population, why does the government need to respond so harshly to criticisms of it? Is China really so crowded that there is no room for nuanced policy?
My final gripe is the claim that the West wants to undermine China's rise (something I mentioned briefly yesterday, but deserves further examination). This argument supposes that (1) "the west" really acts a single entity with a cohesive set of ideas and goals, that (2) "the west" wants to stop China from growing so badly that they are actively trying to hinder it, and that (3) "the west" would in someway benefit from China's demise.
Firstly as most readers probably recognize, "the west" is not actually that cohesive of a unit. Attitudes towards religion, politics, economics, and dozens of other issues vary dramatically within each of these countries, let alone between them. The only thing that is generally agreed on in "the west" is that citizens should have a voice in their gov't, and that human rights (as agreed upon by the UN) should be enjoyed by all people.
Secondly, how exactly would "the west" execute this plan to slow China's rise? The argument (esp. during the start of the Arab spring) was that "the west" wanted to spur protests in China that would lead to chaos and lost economic productivity. Or earlier this week our office intern demanded to know why the US wanted to split up China by selling weapons to Taiwan (province). I told her plainly that we had been selling weapons to Taiwan for 60 years, but they had yet to launch a war against China. "If we thought Taiwan would actually try to separate, we wouldn't sell to them," I said, "we're just trying to make money, but China is much more valuable to our economy."
Which brings us to the third point, how does "the west" benefit from an economically weak China? As reports about China's possibly faltering economy come out, there is a growing concern about a double dip recession (not that this would be China's fault). This has made it clear to Europe (and the US) that it will have to look for buyers of debt somewhere else if China slows. China's economic power is helping to maintain the quality of life enjoyed in "the west", so there is no interest in stopping its growth.
Update: My wonderful wife noticed I had cut off a key point. That while the west is interested in an economically strong China, there is not necessarily the same interest in a politically strong China. I think that there is some truth in that part of the argument, but that the West is already starting to accept that it can't have it's cake and eat it too. This was particularly clear in recent climate change discussions, where China led a group of developing nations to oppose certain restrictions. I would argue that China is already politically strong, and that many of China's allies are uninterested in the moral arguments made against China in some western news sources.
Now that that's out of my system, we'll be moving on to another topic tomorrow.


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Saturday comes next. Sunday comes after.
Yeah. Not on the Rebecca Black "Friday" bandwagon. I felt dumber after reading the lyrics because they're the same drivel as...pretty much most pop. Which is why I don't listen to pop that often. I can get the whole "she's just having fun" mentality behind the song, but honestly, I don't enjoy it. So, that being said, I'm starting a new Friday Feature: Taking Back Friday by posting videos that people love. I'm a fan of all music (Lady GaGa is my pop, thanks) and will take requests for Feature Friday. If you wanna hit me up on Twitter, use hashtag #FridayFeature. ;) I'll be your Friday VJ.
Here's my contribution to the first Friday Feature. Hesitate by Stone Sour. I LOVE Stone Sour. I love Slipknot. Corey Taylor is on my list of all-time favorite vocalists (Chris Cornell is number one. If there're no requests, I'll post some Soundgarden next week). And this song... It's just beautiful.


text: oregon As It Was: Early Trading Post Occupies Key Jacksonville Street Corner By Luana (Loffer) Corbin • Feb 22, 2019 Listen Listening... / 1:59 One of the oldest known business sites in Jacksonville is located at the corner of California and Oregon Streets, occupied today by the Scheffel's Toys store. Remembering A Smaller Oregon By Geoffrey Riley & Emily Cureton • Jun 29, 2016 luminare press Listen Listening... / 21:29 Sara Widness shares stories of her youth. Eugene is now home to about five times as many people as it held in 1950. "Leaps and bounds" might be an understatement when it comes to growth. Sara Jeanne Duncan Widness remembers the quiet days, and shares her memories in her book The Dusky Afternoon. Newspaper History Preserved Online By Emily Cureton & Geoffrey Riley • May 2, 2016 oregonnews.uoregon.edu Listen Listening... / 22:09 Sheila Rabun on digitizing Oregon's newspaper history. You really begin to appreciate the time-consuming work of digitizing old media when you peruse the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program. With a few key words, you can search 150 years of newspapers from across Oregon. Man In The Middle Of Change By Emily Cureton & Geoffrey Riley • May 2, 2016 Simonandschuster.com Listen Listening... / 41:47 Globetrotting with Andrew Solomon Andrew Solomon has a knack for getting into the middle of things. In previous books, he helped us understand depression, appreciate the complexity of parent-child relations, and know more about the particular relationship between the Sandy Hook shooter and his father. In "Far And Away," Solomon takes us to centers of change around the world. He was present for upheavals in Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, and the list goes on. Oregon's Mid-Century Golden Years Remembered By Geoffrey Riley & Emily Cureton • Mar 21, 2016 OSU Press Listen Listening... / 41:51 Floyd McKay reminisces about glory days in Oregon. Newcomers to Oregon can scarcely believe the stories of a few decades ago, a time when Republicans dominated state politics and fought for landmark environmental protections. All true, and the central focus of Floyd McKay's book Reporting The Oregon Story. McKay, a newspaper and TV reporter for decades, focuses on the period from 1964 to 1986, a time when Tom McCall and Bob Straub moved up the ranks to the governor's office, facing each other in several elections. Accomplishments of the time include beach protections, bottle deposits, and land-use regulations, among many others. Writer Follows Pioneers On The Oregon Trail By Geoffrey Riley & Emily Cureton • Aug 10, 2015 Simon & Schuster Listen Listening... / 40:50 Rinker Buck retells his tale of months on the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail's role in the westward expansion of the United States is beyond dispute. But that's different from actually recreating the journey in today's world. Who'd want to, with the long, dusty days, the chilly nights, the lack of water and creature comforts? Rinker Buck, that's who. And the writer even convinced his brother to join him for a journey retracing the Trail, from Missouri to Oregon. It's all in his book The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey. Oregon Country Fair Gears Up For Year 46 By Geoffrey Riley & Emily Cureton • Jun 19, 2015 Wikimedia Listen Listening... / 16:54 Charlie Ruff talks up this year's fair. The hippies arrived in the 1960s and never left. That's one way to look at the Oregon Country Fair, if a bit pejorative. But it is safe to say there's nothing else for miles around like the music/art/food festival. And it is coming back to the woods near Veneta for the 46th time, the weekend of July 10th. Jackson County Considers Dispensary Ban By Barbara Dellenback • Mar 18, 2014 United States Fish and Wildlife Service Jackson County Commissioners are considering joining the anti-pot party, banning medical marijuana dispensaries in areas under county jurisdiction. Commissioners will consider a temporary moratorium on the dispensaries at their Wednesday morning (3/19) meeting. Under new Oregon law, the moratorium would last until May 1, 2015. It would apply to unincorporated areas outside city limits. Medford Educators Meet By Barbara Dellenback • Jan 29, 2014 After more than eight hours yesterday, the Medford School District and the union representing its teachers ended a state-mediated negotiating session with no new agreements and no scheduled date as to when the sides would meet again. The Mail Tribune reports that while the sides did not meet face-to-face during the day, they did exchange new proposals. That's according to Alex Pulaski of the Oregon School Boards Association. Mediator To Meet Today With Medford Educators By Barbara Dellenback • Jan 28, 2014 Oregon State mediators will meet separately with bargaining teams from the Medford School District and its teachers union this afternoon in the hopes of settling contract disputes before a Feb. 6 strike. The Medford Education Association notified the district yesterday of its intent to strike in 10 days as required by law. The union's bargaining team walked away from negotiations Friday, saying the district was unwilling to budge on its latest contract offer. Medford Teachers Hold Strike Vote By Barbara Dellenback • Jan 23, 2014 Medford School District After nearly a year of contract negotiations, Medford teachers will vote tonight (January 23) on whether to strike. The Mail Tribune reports that bargaining teams from the Medford School District and the Medford Education Association have met three times this month, totaling about 30 hours, to negotiate the remaining articles of a new contract. The district implemented the contract in late December without support of the teachers' union. Some Federal Court Hearings Going Online By editor • Jan 3, 2014 Keith Burtis/Flickr Members of the public can now listen to hearings from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals online. The court said Thursday it will offer online access to all of its proceedings beginning with its hearings next week in Pasadena. It's the first time a federal appeals court has provided the service. Cover Oregon Leader Resigns By editor • Jan 3, 2014 The man who led Oregon's problem-plagues health insurance exchange has submitted his resignation. Rocky King has been on medical leave since December 2. His resignation is effective at the end of his leave, March 5. Josephine County Fairgrounds Get Reprieve By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 31, 2013 Josephine County The Josephine County Oregon Board of Commissioners has voted to keep the county fairgrounds open through the end of the fiscal year. The commissioners also voted yesterday to go ahead with the 2014 fair in Grants Pass, which will be the county's 100th. Drones To Fly Over Oregon By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 31, 2013 NOAA/Public Domain Unpiloted aircraft will soon be tested over Oregon by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA announced it had selected a joint proposal from Oregon, Alaska, and Hawai'i to be among six newly designated drone testing sites across the U. S. Charge Overturned On Concealed Weapon At Campsite By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 31, 2013 Persuaded by a man's argument that his campsite was his home, the Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed his conviction for illegally carrying a concealed weapon. The Oregonian reports that the appeals court held that 66-year-old David Wolf was entitled to tell jurors at his trial that Oregon law makes an exception to carrying a concealed weapon without a permit if a person is in his or her place of residence. Lawsuit Filed In Fatal Oregon Interstate Crash By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 27, 2013 A British Columbia lawyer representing 12 victims from the 2012 charter bus crash on Interstate 84 near Pendleton, Oregon filed a lawsuit this week seeking $700 million. The East Oregonian reports the group is seeking a jury trial on accusations that tour operators were negligent. The lawsuit also accuses Oregon and the state Transportation Department for failing to make an icy stretch of the interstate safe, and failing to erect barriers to keep the bus from going over a cliff. Cover Oregon Suspends Ads By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 27, 2013 With its troubled health insurance exchange portal still not working, Cover Oregon officials say they have suspended its optimistic, feel-good advertising campaign after spending more than $8 million on it this year. Cover Oregon official Michael Cox said Thursday that television, radio, and newspaper ads should no longer be running, while the "Long Live Oregonians" billboards will come down as payment expires. The exchange has had to rely exclusively on paper applications and had to hire more than 400 workers to process them. Oregon Top Moving Destination In 2013 By Barbara Dellenback • Dec 26, 2013 Oregon was the top moving destination for 2013, with 63 percent of interstate moves inbound. Oregon had been runner-up for four straight years. In the new study by United Van Lines, the nation's largest household moving company, Oregon was followed by the Carolinas. South Carolina had the second-highest percentage of inbound moves, then North Carolina. South Dakota was fourth and the District of Columbia fifth. At the other end, New Jersey repeated as the state with the highest percentage of outbound moves, followed by Illinois, New York, West Virginia, and Connecticut. 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Crushing the extra Valentine's calories
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it is easy to let sweet treats take you off track from your New Year's resolutions. Listed below are 15 of the most popular Valentine's candies and an exercise to work off those extra calories! Candies are listed from highest calorie content per serving to lowest, and workouts are based on a 150 pound, moderately active person:
Hershey's Marshmallow Heart
1 piece, 240 calories, 7g fat, 35g sugar
27 minutes of competitive tennis
Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts
210 calories, 13g fat, 22g sugar
48 minutes of LesMills BodyFlow
Russell Stover 7oz Red Foil Heart Assorted Chocolates
3 pieces, 210 calories, 9g fat, 26g sugar
23 minutes of LesMills BodyPump
Hershey's Kisses – Chocolate Truffle
9 kisses, 210 calories, 14g fat, 22g sugar
60 minutes of leisurely walking
Hershey's Valentine Milk Chocolate XOXO
1/3 bar, 190 calories, 11g fat, 21g sugar
20 minutes of competitive basketball
Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate
¼ cup, 170 calories, 8g fat, 23g sugar
19 minutes of jogging
Snickers Heart
1 heart, 160 calories, 9g fat, 17g sugar
14 minutes of jump roping
Junior Mints – Heart Shaped
7 pieces, 160 calories, 3 g fat, 30 g sugar
14 minutes of moderate paced running
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts
40 pieces (one box), 160 calories, 0g fat, 38g sugar
15 minutes of competitive Sqaush
Russell Stover Cherry Cordials
3 pieces, 150 calories, 5g fat, 24g sugar
16 minutes of vigorous jumping jacks
M&M's Valentine's Fun Size Pack
140 calories, 5g fat, 18g sugar
33 minutes of walking at a brisk pace
Edible Arrangements Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
1 strawberry, 140 calories,7g fat, 6g sugar
14 minutes on the elliptical
Dove Promises Dark Chocolate Valentine Heart Candy
3 hearts, 110 calories, 7g fat, 10g sugar
40 minutes of yoga
Wonka Sweet Tart Hearts Valentine Candy
11 pieces, 60 calories, 0g fat, 13g sugar
9 minutes of cycling
Valentine Cherry Tootsie Pops
1 pop, 60 calories, 0g fat, 10g sugar
5 minutes of lap swimming
Before you splurge on all of those sweet treats from your sweetheart, calculate how much physical activity you will need to compensate for the extra calories in your diet. Enjoying an occasional treat is perfectly OK! Savor each bite and splurge in moderation.
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The kalmstrom.com Outlook application TimeCard is available in both a Single and a Workgroup version. Today we have released a minor update to fix a bug that showed when users opened a meeting request in a new window.
Tag appointments with time reporting data
When TimeCard is installed in a PC, the Outlook appointments get dropdowns for Customer, Project, Task or whatever is decided on by the user, and from these dropdowns the correct values for each appointment are selected. Also expenses can be added to the appointment. That way the Outlook calendar appointments are converted into timesheets that can be reported to a database – still from within the Outlook calendar.
TimeCard Single for one person
The Single version of TimeCard is intended for one person only. This user keeps everything in the PC, where TimeCard creates an Access database for the time reports. The settings dialog is reachable directly from Outlook, and it offers many possibilities so that you can easily configure TimeCard for your own personal needs.
TimeCard Workgroup for organizations
The Workgroup version of TimeCard has central reporting, to a Microsoft Access or SQL Server database. Later this year we hope to also add the option to report directly to a SharePoint site. The TimeCard administrator makes a central configuration and decides what properties should be reported on, but each user can also make personal choices and select to only show certain values – to not have so many to choose from.
Extra long trial
Many big companies and organizations have shown an interest in evaluating and using TimeCard Workgroup, but to really get a chance to try how it works for the employee time reporting many have needed more than the usual 30 days trial period. We therefore allow 60 days for TimeCard – for practical reasons also for the Single version.
Welcome to learn more about TimeCard! And if you already use TimeCard and have had a problem when opening meeting requests I recommend you to upgrade. Community Member organizations and Single Support customers have free upgrades, as always with products from kalmstrom.com Business Solutions.


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ReStore West | 5402 Integrity Way | Appleton
If you haven't heard already, we're growing! In early 2018, the Habitat ReStore that you know and love on the east side of Appleton will welcome a new little brother, Habitat ReStore West! We've been so blessed by the generosity of our community and we hope to continue serving local families in need with the funds raised by the Habitat ReStore.
Want updates on the new Habitat ReStore West? Look no further!
Habitat ReStore West FAQs
What's this About Another Habitat ReStore?[+]
Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity will be building a second location for its Habitat ReStore
- The second location will be on Integrity Way in Appleton, west of Allied Pools and just north of the Costco parking lot
- The College Ave location will be Habitat ReStore East and the second location will be Habitat ReStore West
- Construction will be completed in late September and we are hoping to start accepting donations at the West location late this fall
- Our doors will be open to shoppers in early 2018
Why a Second Location?[+]
- The current Habitat ReStore (ReStore East) opened 11 years ago and currently has gross sales of over $1 million dollars
- We are blessed with a strong flow of high quality donations to our East side location and a market study confirmed that there is great potential on the West Appleton, as well
Why Build When You're a ReStore?[+]
- We've been planning a second location for over 2 years with a goal of finding an existing facility that would work well as a Habitat ReStore.
- For a Habitat ReStore location to be successful, it must be easy and convenient for donors and shoppers to find and have some specific structural components that are unique to a donation based operation. All of the existing facilities on the West side of Appleton either would not meet the "easy and convenient" requirement, and/or be too costly for us to renovate/lease.
- While we would have preferred to repurpose an existing property, there were none that would cost effectively meet our needs
Donations and Volunteers
Now accepting donations at ReStore WEST! If you have items to donate, you can now take them to ReSTore West located at 5402 Integrity Way in Appleton (right next to Costco)!
ReStore West Donation Hours:
Mondays – 10am-4pm
Fridays – 10am-4pm
Saturdays – 10am-4pm
Donation too big for your trunk? Call the ReStore Donation Hotline at 920-967-8907 to schedule a pick up or head to our website; www.AppletonReStore.org/donate to schedule your pick up online!


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Mother India
After what can only be described as a horrendous start to my day a few weeks ago (read what happened here) I was feeling beyond sorry for myself all day, and by the time evening came the thought of standing and cooking something was far from my mind. It was decided that myself and Mr Geek would have a pot luck eat out dinner…We were just going to head down to Finnieston and see who could fit us in. At 7pm on a Friday payday this felt like we were really living life on the edge, and the serious prospect of ending up in McDonalds was a real possibility.
However we hit the jackpot on our first stop – Mother India welcomed us with open arms as long as we could have the table back to them by 9pm…Deal!
Mother India is located on Westminster Terrace and has recently undergone a bit of a make over on the outside and it is looking very spiffy. We were seated in the area just off the main door which was a lovely cosy little area. One of my favourite things about some restaurant in this area is the original features you find in many of them – Mother India has such features, pretty cornicing and ceiling roses decorated the area we were located. They have chosen to compliment this really well with beautiful wood paneling and covered the walls with framed vintage pictures which I loved.
I did however have a couple of small issue with the atmosphere – the music was played at a REALLY low-level, so low that it was more like white noise, which meant that if you stopped talking to your dining partners you could very easily over hear what was being said in the tables next to you because they were really close together. It wouldn't put me off going back at all…but worth mentioning in my opinion.
The staff were fine…no really major compliments or negatives. The were pleasant, took our orders, brought me food with a smile and asked how it was…no more real comment than that.
The menu was really lovely looking and I could have just about eaten anything from it because it was so tempting. In the end I opted to try the Ginger Crab and Prawn Dosa, which is prawns and crab meat cooked in ginger pickle and served in a lentil rice pancake. The starters arrived really fast (5 minuets max) and it was so good. The stuffing was delicious and so tasty, the pancake was light and well cooked and excellent start to the meal.
For my main I decided to try the Salmon with Popadom Crust which was described as salmon baked and served with tamarind chickpeas and mangoes. With this I decided to order some basmati rice and a paratha. As our starter came so fast we had about a 30 minute wait for our mains which at the time felt like it was taking forever as we were so hungry. My dish when it arrived was lovely but threw me a little. The salmon came as described with chickpeas and mango but it also came with a potato salad and a small portion of peas, carrots and sweed (I think). It isn't that it wasn't tasty and bizarrely it did kind of all work together it just seemed an odd combo at the time. Like I said tho it was all utterly delicious the mango was lovely and light with the salmon, and the chickpeas were so flavoursome and perfectly cooked. I hardly touched the rice as I had so much food on my plate but it was nice enough. The parath was pretty nice.
Great food and a lovely meal, I will definitely be back soon to try some more of this lovely menu.
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