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Russia, Iran Escalate Military
By Tzvi Kahn
Foreign Policy Initiative
August 22, 2016
Russia's recent use
of an Iranian airbase to bomb targets in Syria reflects a burgeoning strategic
partnership rooted in shared regional objectives. Though Tehran terminated
the arrangement today likely due to domestic perceptions that it rendered the
Islamist regime a subordinate of Moscow, the episode demonstrates that both
countries, working in tandem, seek to undermine U.S. interests and leadership in
the region. Washington can no longer regard either government as partners to
defeat the Islamic State. Rather, the Obama administration should abandon its
plan to sign a military
cooperation agreement with Moscow, implement its long-discussed "Plan B"
by increasing its support for moderate Syrian rebels, and increase economic
pressure on Iran.
On August 16, the Kremlin announced that Tu-22M3 long-range bombers and Su-34 tactical bombers had taken off from northwestern Iran's Hamadan air base to attack rebel forces in Aleppo, Deir Ezzour and Idlib. The deployment — the first time a foreign military used Iranian territory since World War II — enabled Moscow's air force to reduce fuel costs and travel time, increase the payload of its weapons, and boost the frequency of its attacks. Moreover, the arrangement, which may have actually commenced as early as last November, serves to make a political statement that Russia and Iran now constitute the region's preeminent powers.
Moscow's utilization of Iran's airbase is particularly surprising in light of Iran's fierce anti-colonialism. Iran's constitution expressly prohibits foreign militaries from having bases in the country. Last week, however, Iranian leaders tried to defend their decision by offering a crucial distinction, noting that Tehran had not transferred any Iranian territory to Russian control, but had simply allowed Moscow's air force to use its base temporarily. "The fact that we cooperate with Russia as an ally on regional issues like Syria doesn't mean that we have given a base to Russia," said Ali Larijani, the speaker of Iran's parliament. Iran's subsequent reversal of this policy likely reflects its recognition that this argument had fallen on deaf ears.
The new collaboration also came as the besieged city of Aleppo reaches a critical inflection point in Syria's civil war. In recent months, Russian and Syrian bombardments have targeted Aleppo's hospitals, schools and other non-military sites, creating what U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called a "humanitarian catastrophe unprecedented in the over five years of bloodshed and suffering in the Syrian conflict." Some 730 of civilians have died, including more than 100 children, a reality most vividly illustrated by the release of a video showing a dazed and bloodied 5-year-old boy, Omran Daqneesh, after his rescue from a bombed-out Aleppo building. The U.N. has also launched an investigation into a possible chlorine gas attack in the city earlier this month.
Despite these atrocities, both Moscow and Tehran have disingenuously portrayed their cooperation as an effort to defeat the Islamic State (IS) — also known as ISIS, ISIL and Daesh — and other terrorist groups. Yet in his final press briefing last week as the U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad, Col. Christopher Garver noted that of Russia's latest targets in Syria, only Deir Ezzour harbors an ISIS presence. The United States has "not struck targets in Aleppo in a very long time," he said. "We have not struck targets in Idlib in a very long time if we have at all. We don't see concentrations of ISIS in those areas."
Nevertheless, the Obama administration has effectively validated the two regimes' narrative by treating them as partners with common objectives. This Friday, Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet in Geneva to discuss a proposal to share intelligence and cooperate militarily in order to combat IS. Last week, State Department spokesman John Kirby said that the United States is "still committed to having those discussion[s] and those negotiations and to trying to get those proposals agreed to." Such a policy, which the White House hopes will lead to a nationwide cease-fire, ignores Moscow's lengthy record not only of attacking moderate rebels while using IS as a cover, but also of exploiting negotiations to secure de facto U.S. approval of Damascus' territorial gains.
The administration's failure to recognize this reality stems from its unwillingness or inability to recognize the regional dynamics that produced it. In large measure, the rise of ISIS, and the subsequent increase of Russian and Iranian engagement in Syria, resulted from the leadership vacuum and ensuing chaos spurred by America's withdrawal from the Middle East in the preceding years. To avoid antagonizing Tehran and thus jeopardize the July 2015 nuclear deal, the White House has deliberately worked to isolate its campaign against IS from broader rebel efforts to defeat the Iran-backed Assad regime.
As Robert Ford, a former U.S. ambassador to Syria, told CNN last week, this artificial separation dooms U.S. efforts. "The Obama administration's myopic focus on the Islamic State while leaving the larger Syrian civil war unanswered in a sense is trying to fix with a military hammer a deeper political problem," he said. This political problem will continue to metastasize if the Obama administration refuses to acknowledge the motivations of its key enablers, Russia and China, and generate leverage that can influence their behavior. By increasing its support for moderate Syrian rebels and reinvigorating sanctions on Iran for its regional aggression, Washington can demonstrate that Moscow and Tehran's misbehavior will trigger serious consequences that compel them to reassess the cost-benefit calculus of their policies.

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[SHANGHAI] Chinese stocks climbed to fresh seven-year highs on Wednesday, with investors emboldened by a commentary in state media saying the bull market "has just begun", and that there was no bubble.
The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 2.6 per cent to 4,739.81 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 2.5 per cent to 4,398.49 points.
The current bull run "has support from China's grand development strategy and economic reforms," and blue chip stocks are still "undervalued", said an article published on a website run by the official People's Daily newspaper.
It said the surge in share prices was a reflection of China's growth potential and denied that prices were overheated.
"It gives psychological support to the market," said Wu Kan, head of equities trading at Shanghai-based investment firm Shanshan Finance. "Obviously, regulators hope to see a steady and healthy bull market."
During the last weekend, China unveiled a crackdown on illegal margin financing, but also announced a 100 basis-point cut in banks' required reserves, adding to investors' uncertainty over regulators' attitude toward the red-hot market, which has surged more than 80 per cent since November.
The latest People's Daily article provided markets with more confidence, China-focused investment bank NSBO wrote.
Stocks in Shanghai, home to China's blue-chip companies, are trading at 21.8 times companies' earnings. That valuation is still low compared with a price/earnings ratio of 70 at the peak of China's last bull run in October 2007.
Shenzhen's start-up board ChiNext jumped 2.7 per cent to record highs on Wednesday, trading at 94 times companies' earnings. GF Securities said in a strategy report that the craziest time for ChiNext is yet to come.
Stocks in sectors including new energy and cleantech jumped on signs that banks were stepping up financial support to manufacturers rushing to comply with tough state pollution standards.
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Harris, 77, who has served as the editor of The Index since 2003, plans to continue his writing and preaching ministry following his retirement from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.
Barkley, who joined The Index staff in January 2004, was instrumental in the publication's transition from a print edition to an all-digital newsjournal in January 2016.
Barkley is a graduate of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala., where he earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education. At the university's Baptist Campus Ministries, he served as president, community ministries director, worship director and a small group leader.
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The Baptist Communicators Association has honored Barkley frequently through the years for his journalism. At the most recent BCA annual meeting, he was recognized three times, including a first place award in editorial/opinion for "Remembering the Jesus Man and His Voice for the Gospel."
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"On Tuesday, we are making our annual trip down to Union Gospel Mission to drop off a donation. Why do we go down there? This is part of it. The caring and sharing."
This week is one of my favorite times of the year. It really is the kick off for the holiday season. As relational people, we feel a deep longing to be with family and friends. To grow closer. To start the sharing of gifts and meals.
I really do tire easily when some besmirch this holiday by trying to paint it with a shallow coat of PC nonsense. They are missing the point. The day may have had is origins during the Pilgrim years, and we can discuss for hours if the early Pilgrims were hurtful or helpful to indigenous people. Or we can talk about what Thanksgiving is really suppose to be. A day to be thankful for our bountiful gifts.
Despite the fact we have just gone through a very tough, and bruising election, our great country remains simply that - great. There is a reason why we serve as a magnet to so many other countries across the globe. The American experiment worked. Even though we are going through some trials and tribulations right now, the fact remains that the United States is still the shining city on the hill for all others to see.
Our health insurance, although decimated by the Affordable Care Act, does not change the fact we still have the best health care in the world. Especially in Minnesota. Mayo, University of Minnesota Hospitals, Phillips Eye Institute, and many, many good hospitals fill our land. Diseases which at one time were a death sentence, are now treatable. Maybe not curable as yet, but treatable enough to offer some additional and viable quality of life.
We produce more food that our people can consume. Thus, our agri-business is vital in the feeding of people all over the world. Corn, soybeans, poultry, and pork are huge contributors to our exports. Thanksgiving turkeys can be bought for as little as 60 cents a pound this year, and that one bird can offer up meals for a week. Our grocery stores seem to be on every corner, and each store has thousands of different items to choose from.
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On Tuesday, we are making our annual trip down to Union Gospel Mission to drop off a donation. Why do we go down there? This is part of it. The caring and the sharing. Seeing the look on people's faces, who are down on their luck, receive a greeting, maybe a hug, a hot meal, and some food to take with them, is something more than heartwarming.
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I fell in love with a firefighter.
It was so unexpected when we locked eyes for 30 seconds. It was that exact moment that my heart fell into my chest and I just knew that I instantly loved him. There was just one issue. How could I love someone who is taken? I wouldn't call it woman's intuition. I would say it was just a feeling and sadly I was right.
Some would say that when it comes to love, I was a mastermind. My being a Scorpio gave me that advantage, and somehow I had perfected my gift. Not just in my love life, I could read the chemistry between two people if one of them are close to me. It could be something that others would consider to be hidden, and with my bluntness, I would bring it to the light. I learned the craft of getting whatever information that I wanted out of anyone. I became an expert at combining the emotions that are shown with what is being said and body language to know what someone is really feeling.
Amancia is this short stubborn chocolate Jamaican Sagittarius that I have grown to love. Our relationship is always full of life. We argue like we were sisters, but it is always in a playful manner.
As soon as we opened the door to the chow hall building, I seen him washing his hands. My heart instantly started skipping beats. All my blood rushed from my head making me extremely lightheaded. I had to look away and focus on what Amancia was saying to me in order for me not to pass out.
"Messiah?" she asked looking at me with concern.
I looked at her puzzlingly to let her know to repeat what she has said to me.
"Say something. You can speak to him you know?" she stated sarcastically.
Yes, my name is Messiah. I am 5 foot 2 inches, so I guess I am considered short to everyone else. My biological father is Haitian and my biological mother is mixed. When I was younger and would ask what I was, my mother would just call me a mutt.
"Hey Saeed." Amancia said to the firefighter.
Saeed turned around to see who spoke to him.
"Oh wassup." He stated kindly.
I just smiled at him and looked away. I could never make eye contact with him since the day that I fell for him. I felt like the moment I looked at him again, my heart would break because I just know he is in a relationship.
Amancia and I grabbed our food, and sat down at a table.
"I am going to ask him to sit with us." She said to me.
I looked at her with pleading eyes, but knowing Amancia she wouldn't care. She wanted her way which is for me to talk to him. To actually hold a conversation. To not be so scared to talk to him. How do I explain to her the real reason why I don't want to say anything to him? How do I tell her that I am in love with him? How do I tell her that I know for a fact that he is in a relationship and I don't want to risk my heart being broken? How do I explain that I want all of him, how I want him to love me as well, that I want to spend the rest of my life with him? I can't explain that to her. It's not that I think that she won't understand. She may understand. It's just that it sounds insane. I sound crazy.
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"Can y'all pretend to know us so we can have somewhere to sit?" Saeed said while setting his tray down in the seat directly to the left of me.
I had barely touched my food, but my appetite quickly vanished and I felt my body become flushed. Saeed walked away to get something to drink. As soon as he was gone, I looked at Amancia with so a combination of anger and anxiety. I could tell I made her feel guilty because of the look of apology on her face.
Saeed came back within minutes with two bottles of water. The wall was to the right of me. I didn't slide the chair closer to the wall, but I positioned my body closer to the wall so that I was sitting with one side of my butt on the chair –as far away from Saeed as I could go without looking to crazy.
Saeed sat down and introduced his coworkers. I can't remember any of their names because I zoned out. My eyes was focused on his lips, the sculpt of his face, and his beautiful brown eyes. I smiled at them. Gratefully, Amancia introduced me since she knew of them.
"This is Messiah." She stated.
I was holding my chin in my hand with my elbow leaning on the table. When Amancia introduced me, I lifted my head off of my hand and with a fake smile on my face I politely waved.
My anxiety was so apparent. I could not sit still. My right leg was shaking. I guess my face had nervous, and anxiety written all over it.
"Are you okay?" Saeed asked me.
I chuckled. "Do I look like something is wrong?" I asked him.
"Yes. You look scared."
That surprised me. I instantly hated myself. I tried to play it off without my voice staggering.
"Do I really?" I asked.
He smiled causing my heart to flip.
"Yes. You look like you just saw a ghost." He chuckled.
I just smiled and looked away.
"So, Saeed…" Amancia started. "You have an admirer." She said with a smile.
"No I don't. I look ugly." He said laughing.
"No, you seriously do have someone that has a huge crush on you." She said.
I cannot accurately describe the embarrassment that I felt. I cannot accurately describe what my heart was doing in my chest. I cannot explain to you how even with my soft brown complexion, all the melanin in my skin disappeared.
"Can I get your number?" she asked him.
"Yea." He said grabbing his phone and handing it to Amancia as she copied his number into her phone.
Saeed and the rest of his coworkers finished up with eating their food, said their goodbyes, and left. I slumped back into my chair feeling my entire body relax. I looked up at Amancia.
"Are you not going to eat?" she asked me.
I stood up, grabbing my tray full of food.
"No ma'am. I don't have an appetite." I responded as I began walking to the door.
Amancia was right behind me as we began to walk back to her room.
"How do you know them?" I asked her.
"I escorted them when they helped put the lockers in the rooms." She said to me.
Amancia and I walked to her room. I plopped down on her bed. I pulled out my phone and began scrolling down my Instagram. Amancia sat in a chair beside her bed.
"You know I'm not going to apologize right?" She asked me.
I looked up at her wondering how we are still friends.
"You humiliated me." I stated as blankly as I could attempting to keep all my anger in my chest.
"Well, he thinks your beautiful." She stated with a smile handing me her phone.
I read the messages on her phone. She had already began texting him about me. The further down I got, the happier I got. He told her that he thought I was beautiful and that I could've told him myself.
"Ask him if he is dealing with anyone." I told her handing her back her phone.
I knew that this was a huge risk, because I know that he is. I tried to prepare myself for the answer. Amancia looked at the response that he sent her with disappointment. She handed me back the phone.
No matter how much I tried to prepare myself, I still felt my heart drop a little bit.
As women, we have morals. We have standards that we feel is important for us. It is deeper than what people would consider to be a "girl's code". It is things that we have experienced before that we wouldn't dare want to be the reason that another woman has to go through that same situation. I read what he said over and over again in my mind. If they are on and off for eight years, they aren't going to work. They aren't going to get married. If they were, they would've been married by now.
So there went my morals. There went all the things that I believed I would never do. All because of this one guy. This one man.
"I think you should still talk to him." She stated seriously.
"Why do you think that?" I asked her.
"Because, when they go off again, you can slide right in." she said.
I laughed at the way that her statement came out. I didn't tell her that I planned on talking to him before she said that. It just made me feel better that she felt that way…even if she didn't know what my real intentions were. I didn't plan on breaking them up, I just wanted him to catch feelings for me. I can be manipulative in that way. When I want someone or something, I am determined to get it.


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College Basketball Betting Lines
2005 Stats
Straight up
8-5 overall, 6-3 conference, 1st ACC Atlantic
Against the spread
6-6 (2-3 home, 4-3 away, 5-6 grass)
8-4 (3-2 home, 5-2 away, 7-4 grass)
Offensive Rank
Defensive Rank
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-.31 per game
2005 Season Summary
The departures of assistant coaches Chuck Amato, (to North Carolina State), and Mark Richt, (to Georgia), along with upgrades in the Atlantic Coast Conference both in competition from new members and improved old ones had begun to combine and take their toll on Florida State and legendary coach Bobby Bowden's program.
The Seminoles had slipped a noticeable notch
A program that annually posted double-digit win seasons had done it just once in the prior four seasons that led up to 2005. Beyond the aforementioned factors in FSU's decline was the favorite target and whipping boy of Seminole boosters and many gamblers alike, offensive coordinator Jeff Bowden, who oversaw the least productive FSU offense since 1981! The Seminoles had slipped a noticeable notch as they had posted just one, (7-6), winning season against the betting boards out of the previous four, a considerable drop for a team that was well above 60% year in and year out in prior years.
Winning Ugly
The Seminoles kicked off the 2005 campaign at home in a Monday Night nationally televised ACC/intrastate showdown against Miami . FSU was an enticing 3.5-point dog as the oddsmakers set the line based on Miami 's reputation for owning the Seminoles. Bowden scored a 10-7 triumph thanks to a botched Miami field goal attempt, ironically filling the role usually played by FSU in this series! A 62-0 home win over the Citadel followed in a game that was not lined.
Next was a trip to Boston College for the Eagles' Saturday Night ACC national TV debut. The Seminoles were a 1-point chalk and won in spite of themselves 28-17. This was followed by a pair of home wins, first over Syracuse 38-14 as 22.5-point chalks and then over Wake Forest 41-24 as 21-point favorites. While the Seminoles were 5-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread they were winning ugly and inspired little confidence with their inconsistent offense.
Reality finally hit
Next was a trip to Virginia against a Cavalier team that was down significantly from prior years and coming off a two-game losing streak both straight up and against the spread. FSU was a 6.5-point chalk but reality finally hit as UVA scored a 26-21 upset win.
Calm before the storm
FSU seemed to be back on track in their next game at Duke where they won and covered 55-24 as 30-point chalks. But the Seminoles were sloppy in their next game against Maryland , winning only 35-27 as 15-point home chalks. The two game winning streak boosted FSU to a deceptive 7-1 straight up and a more accurate read of 4-3 against the spread. As it turned out the wins over Duke and Maryland were the calm before the storm.
The Bowdens found themselves in a raging fire
Amato's struggling NC State Wolfpack visited Tallahassee on senior day and the game began quite a storm for FSU as the Seminoles lost 15-20 as 11.5-point chalks. This was followed by a stunning 14-35 loss at Clemson as 1-point chalks against another inconsistent team. All hell broke loose in the regular season finale at Florida , where the Seminoles were completely out coached, outplayed, humiliated, and exposed in a 7-34 loss as 3-point dogs. The Bowdens found themselves in a raging fire after this third consecutive straight up loss, and fourth straight failure against the board as papa Bowden was accused of being too old and having the game pass him by while his son was being called a puppet incompetent that was totally unqualified to coordinate a big time offense.
The Bowdens found redemption
Florida State backed into the ACC championship game thanks to playing in the weak Atlantic Division and was a hefty 14.5-point dog against 10-1 powerhouse Virginia Tech. The Bowdens found redemption in a 27-22 upset win to claim the ACC championship and stun gamblers who were blindsided. In the Orange Bowl against fellow grandpa Joe Paterno, Papa Bowden covered in a 23-26 loss as a 9.5-point dog, which again put heat on himself and his son for the off-season.


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The 14800km² of land in the northern corner of the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa, and bordering the country of Swaziland, is known as Zululand. This lush green region is filled with dramatic scenery and resplendent game reserves. The area is rich in biodiversity and one of the few places where ancient tribal customs are still practiced and old livestock farming methods are employed.
Ecotourism and conservation are uppermost in the minds of the people that live here. Zululand has the province's largest rhino population, always under threat of poaching, which prompted a visit by Prince Charles and Camilla in 2011 to discuss the issue with the reigning Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelethini.
The capital Ulundi is where ceremonies important to Zulu culture take place and where the national monument Ondini, a royal residence once occupied by Zulu warrior king Cetshwayo, is located.
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Ice Climbing World ChampionshipDUE TO THE CURRENT EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS, NO EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE PRESENT TIME!
Region: Passeiertal
At the end of January 2017, the world's best ice-climbers will come to South Tyrol and furnish proof of their ability on one of the biggest ice towers throughout Europe. It will surely be a spectacular event!
The Icefight became a World Cup became a world championship… This is the abridged version of the career of the little ice climbing competition in the Passeiertal valley that became the most important ice-climbing contest of the year.
It's no wonder that the international ice-climbing federation has chosen the ice tower in Rabenstein near Moos in Passeier for the upcoming world championship. On the one hand, the facilities with a new multipurpose building belong to the biggest and most difficult ones throughout Europe.
On the other hand, the winter temperatures are mostly perfect for ice-climbing. In addition, over the past years, the valley north of Meran has established its reputation as a venue for ice-climbing events – at the latest with the World Cup in 2013.
Ice-climbers – ready, steady, go!
About 150 ice-climbers from 25 nations will participate in the Ice Climbing World Championship from 27 to 29 January 2017 – among them many stars of this ice-cold kind of winter sport.
During the competitions in the discipline "Lead" (difficulty climbing), the competitors will give anything to emerge victorious – and guarantee tension and action!
Further information:
Ice tower Rabenstein
Tel.: +39 348 756 2362
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yellow lace edged handkerchief, there was a pattern for a book mark on the same page as the edging. I had wanted something little to take to lace meetings, so I drew up the pricking and proceeded to start.
What I hadn't counted on was these double eyed spiders, and they stumped me. I tried so hard to work them out, but my lace meeting was getting closer and I needed something to do. In the end, I changed my pricking and inserted whole stitch ground diamonds instead. That book mark can be seen here.
I was going to master these little double eyed monsters, so I tried again, and still had trouble. The pricking was tiny and the lines were fine, so I made a larger version to try to work out the thread path. By looking at this larger version, and also at the photograph in the book, I realised that I had pin holes in my pricking that should not be there. OK, I could just try to ignore them for now and fix up my pricking for next time. One problem solved.
As I continued to work, I still got confused every time I came to one of those double eyed monsters. In the end I came to the conclusion that that there were still pinholes there that should not be. I couldn't figure out what to do with them. Anyway, I got my book mark up to a point that I could take it to a lace meeting and have something to work on for the afternoon. One of the ladies at this meeting had made a number of these book marks, so I had a chat to her and she sorted me out. Yes, those pinholes needed to be there, but as support only.
So behold, my new finished bookmark! It has been made with Guttermann Sulky 30 thread, with a purple crochet thread acting as a gimp down the side. My double eyed spiders leave a bit to be desired, and like the spiders in nature, they are all different. Watch this space for another one when they are all the same.


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You can also find their most recent coupon policy and coupon policy FAQs available online.
Below you will find this week's deals at CVS! Remember that coupons expire quickly and can run out of prints, so if you click over to try to print and can't find it, that is why.


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Luxury resort Soneva Jani, part of the Soneva group, has become the latest company to partner with the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development and maintenance of responsible, sustainable tuna fisheries and supply chains.
Located in the Maldives, Soneva Jani is the first resort to join the IPNLF. Soneva joined the program as part of its new Responsible Tourism Initiative, according to a report by Travel Daily News. The initiative is "aimed at improving sustainability in the supply chain in hospitality establishments and enhancing the understanding of one-by-one tuna fisheries, particularly the traditions, the supply and the people."
Soneva Jani's social & environmental conscience officer, Arnfinn Oines, said "we proudly work very closely with the local fishermen in the Maldives to ensure supplies of fresh fish caught using sustainable methods. Our membership of the International Pole & Line Foundation further strengthens our commitment to only serving tuna that is caught locally using responsible and transparent fishing practices."
Joanna Eames, Communications & Outreach Officer at IPNLF stated in a press release that "this Responsible Tourism Initiative creates a clear win-win situation for the hotel groups and local fisheries: The resorts enhance their guest's experience, while increasing the demand for responsibly caught local fish and contributing to the livelihoods of local fishers. It's our hope that many more hospitality businesses will follow Soneva's lead."


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Established in Bedford in 2006, Allstaff Recruitment are a specialist recruitment consultancy who provide bespoke recruitment solutions to clients and candidates alike, over a broad range of sectors. Here at Allstaff, we have so much more to offer than just an extensive list of candidates and vacancies. With a team of highly experienced Consultants and Resourcers, we pride ourselves on delivering a consistent, high level of service at all times and work closely with high caliber candidates in order to meet client requirements.
Whatever your reason for seeking a new role, our friendly and professional team are on hand to provide guidance and support, to help you progress your chosen career or simply secure your next contract. We have forged relationships with key clients recruiting in these fields, and can advise you on the skills and experience required to fulfill their vacancies, and prepare you with the necessary information to excel in interviews.
At Allstaff Recruitment, we don't believe success is determined by the number candidates we place, or by how many contacts we secure. We gauge our success rates on the feedback we gain from candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process. Testimonials are the best form of feedback we can receive and give us the reassurance that we are delivering our mission statement. Our Testimonials page highlights our successes in assisting our clients and candidates through each stage of their recruitment journey, and lets us know we've done our job properly. If we have helped you secure your dream role or candidate we'd love to hear from you too…
"Helen has been helping me with a new role and I wanted to put in writing how much I appreciate the level of service provided. Thank you for all you have done so far."
Gillian, Candidate
"I have been with All Staff for many years, and have always found them to be warm, understanding, and a caring company. Totally professional, in their approach to the client, but at the same time ensuring you are comfortable in your placement. I would recommend this company to everyone."
Sue Bagnell, Candidate
"I was registered with Allstaff for over three years and enjoyed some very good assignments whilst I was with them. What I liked most is the way that they matched you to the position that best suited you, it was never a case of 'let's just get the position filled'. The lines of communication were always open and you always knew that if you needed help, they were always at hand. I would definitely work with them again."
Sheree Osborne, Personal Assistant
"Allstaff are our first port of call for all our recruitment needs. They are polite, personable and take the time to compose and fully understand bespoke job descriptions. I trust All Staff to always provide an exceptional service and to approach everything they do with warmth, integrity and flexibility."
Jonathan Smith, Managing Director
"I am writing to commend Helen Gorf. She has been really helpful, friendly, patient and wise. I hope she gets promoted."
Nigel Osei, Sales Executive
"I have had the pleasure of working with Tony for the past two months. Tony has been instrumental in finding my new role. He is hard-working, highly skilled at what he does and is always a step ahead of what needs to be done. His efficiency and promptness were impressive which resulted in me securing my new position within a couple of weeks only. I highly recommend Tony for your job search."
Ian Miller, Legal counsel
If you are looking for Jobs in Bedford, Milton Keynes or Surrounding areas, then look no further than the Allstaff Recruitment website for a variety of different roles across numerous industries. When looking for recruitment solutions, Allstaff is genuinely interested in both our candidates and clients and aims to find the best match for you. Our ethos is simple: to build long term relationships by offering an exceptional recruitment service at all times. As a member of the REC, Allstaff Recruitment is committed to working to the highest possible standards. We hope you will apply for future roles with Allstaff Recruitment that are advertised regularly on our website. To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities, please like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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Gabrielle Ray (neé Gabrielle Elizabeth Clifford Cook, 1883-1973), English musical comedy actress and dancer
(photo: Bassano, London, circa 1909)
[review of] Ways of Escape. By DOUGLAS GOLDRING. (Andrew Melross. 5s. net.)
'We have ventured to head this review "Sentimental Journeys," and, indeed, the proverbial "young man's fancy" plays no small part in Mr. Goldring's impressions and memories of things seen. Faces, feminine faces, appear continually between the author and the landscape – faces seen in restaurants, on boulevards, at railway stations, or on the docks of steamers. Here is a pen-portrait of a gilr who dined one night at a hotel in Harvre:-
"She was dressed in a black costume with a white silk blouse. A large, sweeping, black hat, with a piece of white silk cord tied loosely round the crown, cast a shadow over her pale forehead; and her eyes, set in their large whites, gleamed with an artfully increased effect beneath a straight fringe that recalled Du Maurier's drawings of Trilby. Her face was very pale, her lips red, but not too red, and she had avoided the mauve complexion so much admire, or at least so very prevalent in France. But it was not her clothes, nor her hat, nor her expression, nor her eyes, which were in the greatest degree remarkable; it was the way she moved, the way she walked, or lifter her arm, the way she turned her head. With the exception of our own Miss Gabrielle Ray – the supreme genius of the English musical comedy state – and of Polaire, I had never seen any one whose movements had so much individuality."
'Mr. George Moore himself could hardly have done the thing more neatly…'
(The Academy, London, 20 January 1912, p. 78b)
"I remember, on some occasion, being introduced to Mr. Goldring in Bruges, when we drank a bock together. Would that I had then divined him to be an authority upon Edwardian London! Had I known that he also cherished an affection for Flecker's boyish but enchanting lyric, "Rioupéroux"; … that, like myself, he regarded the exquisite Gaiety star, Gabrielle Ray, as possessed of a "tiny streak of genius," I fancy our talk would have prolonged itself into the night…'
(Kenneth Hare, 'Glass Castles,' The English Review, London, September 1935, p. 363)


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Shake or stir with ice, serve in a lowball glass with ice, garnish with an orange peel.
From http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2007/10/03/unusual-negroni/
This is otherwise known as the true James Bond martini;
"A dry martini," [Bond] said. "One. In a deep champagne goblet."
"Oui, monsieur."
"Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?"
"Certainly, monsieur." The barman seemed pleased with the idea.
"Gosh, that's certainly a drink," said Leiter.
From Food&Wine, a cocktail recipe to help get rid of some of those leftover fennel fronds (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/campari-fennel-aperitif). I've modified it to sub out sparkling wine for Lillet Blanc (or dry vermouth) and soda water.
Handful of fennel fronds, plus 1 small sprig for garnish
3 lemon wheels plus juice of half a lemon
1.5 ounces Lillet Blanc
1.5 ounce Campari
In a cocktail shaker, combine the fennel fronds with the lemon wheels, Lillet blanc, Campari and lemon juice. Muddle well, 20-30 times.
Add ice and shake well.
This recipe comes as a way to use Lillet Blanc after a Vesper, originally from Todd Thrasher of Restaurant Eve, via http://backyardbartender.blogspot.com/2011/05/blanc-lillet-blanc...)
10 basil leaves
3 ounces Lillet Blanc
1/2 oz gin
1 oz simple syrup
In a shaker, lightly muddle the basil leaves. Add the Lillet, gin and simple syrup and fill the shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Sip lovingly. Don't forget to store your Lillet in the fridge after you're done - it'll keep longer than way. (It is wine, after all.) Cheers.


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Elephant Cartridge Holder
Elephant's cartridge holders provide a clean and secure way to store cartridges during a tattoo session and prevent them from rolling around the workstation. They are made of high-quality solid and stable plastic and can be used flexibly thanks to the simple click system.
The integrated cup is suitable for filling needle cleaner or tattoo ink - so everything is ready to hand.
Contents: 48 pcs.


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NBC claims sweeps, season win
NBC executives not only declared victory for the February sweeps, but they
also guaranteed victory Tuesday for the 2001-2002 season in both adults 18
through 49 and total viewers.
Thanks to the just completed Winter Olympic Games, NBC dominated the February
sweeps in all ratings categories and won its eighth consecutive sweep in
the key demo.
With two nights to go in the February sweeps, NBC is averaging an 8.8 rating/22
share in adults 18 through 49 and Fox, which had the Super Bowl, is in second place with
a 5.5/13.
For the season, NBC expects to finish with a 6.4 rating in adults 18 through 49.
'We will win this season by the biggest margin of victory by any network in
four years, this in a season that many had predicted would mark the end of NBC's
dominance,' Zucker said on a conference call with reporters.
'Instead, our dominance has only grown, and the fact is that we would have had
this huge margin even without the Olympics. The Olympics, of course, has made it
even bigger.'
The television industry's top news stories, analysis and blogs of the day.


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DICKSON KWESIGA is the owner of Aquila recycling plant based in Kiteezi. He beat several odds in the complicated business to become a successful exporter while at the same time saving the environment, writes Baker Batte Lule.
While working as a transporter, Dickson Kwesiga crisscrossed the country supplying Rwenzori bottled mineral water.
Among the places he often visited was Nakawa industrial area, where he picked raw materials. At one of the plastic recycling plants there, he would find a crowd of mostly women waiting for payment after supplying plastic materials for recycling.
As a mechanical engineer, he thought he could come to the rescue of the women while also creating competition for the Nakawa recycling plant.
Kwesiga went down to work; asking whoever had any knowledge about the business; how much it would cost him. By the time he had finished the prospecting, he realized that there was a big opportunity to also rid the environment of dangerous waste.
In the late 2000s, Kwesiga took a loan and added it onto his savings to get part of the $50,000 needed to buy the equipment for recycling plastics. That is how he started his Aquila recycling plant in Kiteezi.
"I had an understanding with the suppliers that I will pay the balance over time when I start working and they agreed," he says.
While prospecting, he realized that it would make economic sense if he had the plant near the source of the raw materials.
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Literally hanging over the sea, Enso Sushi Las Colinas Beach provides the best in outdoor dining experience in the most exclusive spot in the area, featuring an outdoor patio with a huge central swimming pool and outstanding sea views. A perfect place where you will appreciate our commitment to the best sushi and sashimi delicacies.
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Final Panel Survey
To better inform our panelists and the discussions we hope to have at the conference next month (how strange to write that!) there is a survey we'd love for members of the online food allergy community to respond to. Check it out here and feel free to share:
Register to Attend the FARE Walk Event
Also, if you are planning to walk with us or visit the booths at the FARE event (a much more accurate term than just "walk" since there will be so much more to see and do) on November 2, 2013 please be sure to register (registration is free). For liability reasons the organizers need all attendees (including children) to register. FARE is one of our sponsors and it would be wonderful to have a great turnout for our team.
Food Safety at the South Point
Finally, during a recent visit to the South Point and we were able to see first hand the safety measures in place not just for our conference but for all guests and visitors. We have provided a spreadsheet of all the dietary preferences, allergies, and other concerns of our attendees to the hotel for menu planning so please update us with your information if you haven't already done so.
Click here to submit your attendee information
We can't wait to see you all!


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Cleveland Indians hard-throwing reliever Emmanuel Clase could miss eight to 12 weeks of action because of a moderate strain of the teres major muscle in his upper back, the team announced Thursday.
An MRI performed Wednesday confirmed the diagnosis, and the team said he will be re-evaluated weekly.
The 21-year-old right-hander previously reported some pain in his arm, and he had yet to throw live batting-practice at the team facility in Goodyear, Ariz., or appear in a spring training game.
"You know what? We're actually kind of surprised that it was that length because he wasn't complaining about it very much at all," Indians manager Terry Francona said, per the team website. "Obviously he must be a pretty tough kid. Now, the rehab and the way he progresses goes completely on how he's feeling."
The Indians acquired Clase in December in the deal that sent two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers.
Clase appeared in 21 games with the Rangers last season, and his average fastball velocity was 99.2 mph. He was 2-3 with a 2.31 ERA, striking out 21 in 23 1/3 innings.
His injury is the latest to strike Cleveland pitchers. Starter Mike Clevinger (partially torn meniscus), Carlos Carrasco (mild hip flexor strain) and Aaron Civale (groin) are sidelined at spring training.


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This past Saturday marked the beginning of the Farmers Market at the sculpture park in our neighborhood. Needless to say I was super excited! Matthew and I walked over around noon and to our delight found that there was also a "Makers Market" that weekend with tents filled with local artists work - awesome sculptures, furniture, and jewelry. It was a nice little Saturday. Matthew even made a new friend!
The market itself was quite small - four vegetable stands only one of which was organic. I had imagined coming home with bags filled with produce but I was not all that impressed with what was being offered. So, I sprung for organic potatoes and purple kale. I was quite excited about both.
Now, I realize that a soup recipe in June is a little strange but I have a good excuse - I am sick! I have been coughing, sneezing, stuck on the couch watching Scrubs all day sick ever since Sunday. Thanks to my market trip I had exactly the produce that I needed to make my go-to cure-all soup in the house. So, here is the soup I make whenever I am sick. Or really whenever I want a quick and easy soup for lunches in the winter.
Curry Kale & Chickpea Soup
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 bunch of kale
- 1 potato (usually I use sweet potato) cut into cubes
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup brown rice
- 1 vegetarian bouillon cube or paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- pepper to taste
Saute onion and garlic in oil in a heavy bottomed pot until fragrant. Add carrots and celery and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chickpeas and curry powder and saute further. After 2 minutes or so add water and bouillon cube or paste. Add potatoes and brown rice and cover and let it come to a boil. Add kale in bunches and stir. Cover once more and let simmer for about 5 more minutes on medium-high. Uncover and simmer on low to medium heat for at least 30 minutes. Making sure to stir occasionally. Soup is ready when rice is tender. Pepper to taste. Enjoy!


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boho daddy
boho's daddy, photo by robin nations
My father had back surgery today. All went well as far as we know...but he is heavily on my heart. When I called him at the hospital, I couldn't help but smile and giggle because even under the influence of pain killers and perhaps shock from surgery, he was still trying to crack jokes. I imagined his shiny apple cheeks and Santa Claus-like belly moving up and down as he laughed at himself.
We have a sweet connection, him and me. I am daddy's little girl...a mirror image of him in feminine form. He's always been one of my biggest fans and has remained open and supportive in regards to all the crazy decisions I've made in my life.
Years ago, when I decided to move from Northern Cali to Texas to bunk up with my best friend, he offered to drive me. We drove for four days and each night when I was asleep in our hotel room, he sat up under a dim light, unbeknownst to me and kept a journal about our journey. He saved all of our receipts and taped them to the pages. He recorded all that had transpired with his beautiful and meticulous handwriting. In between writing down our itinerary, he would share how he felt about me and the woman I was becoming. He later surprised me and handed me the journal, as we said our goodbye's. You can imagine how much emotion was shared in that moment. This has been one of my most treasured gifts and that very act alone says so much about my father's caring and humble character.
He is a wise, gentle, sweet soul and I am so proud to be his daughter.
So while you're drifting off to sleep tonight or perhaps reading this with your morning coffee or tea, please say a prayer for him and a quick recovery.
The world needs boho daddy well. Isn't he the cutest? And yes...he really is that snuggly.


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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports that more than two dozen Mississippi slaughterhouses and poultry meat processing plants have violated sanitation or food safety guidelines over the past decade — and most did both.
The newspaper analyzed records from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service database of enforcement action against federally inspected facilities. It says that 50 such facilities owned by 35 companies have racked up 69 violations resulting in 31 enforcement actions.
The newspaper says the largest company total was 12 violations and five enforcement actions against Peco Foods of Tuscaloosa, Ala., which owns four slaughterhouses and a processing plant in Mississippi.
Peco's food safety director, Curtis Stell, says most were caused by incomplete paperwork. He says it's been more than six years since the last enforcement action.
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Stories about our journey, our members, and useful information about fertility.
Infertility and mental health
26th February 2019
Trying to have a baby is a time of major uncertainty, and infertility and mental health are intricately linked. You may have never have thought or considered that there might be problems, or that it might be an experience that you would not be able to control. For many people this can be hardest part of their fertility journey – particularly if they are used to being in control and achieving their goals when they set their mind to it. This can be very uncomfortable for people and understandably lead to anxiety. Half of women dealing with infertility saw it as the most upsetting experience of their lives.
The Mental Health Costs of Infertility
"Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security." ~John Allen Paulos
The reality is that it is not possible to create a controllable, predictable life for yourself forever – as nothing stays the same forever. Life is not likely to ever pan out exactly how you planned it in your head – and in fact the only constant is that life will involve change, and try as you may to control the future, sometimes all you can do is trust that whatever happens, you can adapt and make the best of it.
This overwhelming and uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty can keep you up at night, it can get you thinking over and over how to neutralise it and how to protect yourself from anything that might go wrong. All this energy pre-occupying your mind and your body is exhausting – it's easy to see how there is a link between mental health and infertility.
Our top tips for managing infertility and mental health
Learning to cope with uncertainty and letting go of control is a skill – and the good news is that with practice it can be learnt. What you're facing in your fertility journey might not be easy but what is certain is that it is ahead of you, and what you can control is how you respond to it, how you learn from it, and how it can motivate you to practice acceptance, and live in the moment – and that you can cope.
Find the shades of grey
Try to manage your expectations and relax your black and white thinking. When you form high (or low), very clear or specific expectations, you're likely setting yourself up for disappointment. Reset your expectations to focus on the here and now. Try to find the shades of grey between the best and worst possible outcomes. If you expect the worst, you'll probably feel too negative and closed-minded to notice and seize opportunities. If you expect the best, you'll create a vision that's hard to live up to. Instead of expecting the future to give you something specific, focus on what you'll do to create what you want to experience – that is likely to be somewhere in between.
Name your feelings
Stop and name thoughts and feelings before they spiral. For many people trying to have a baby, it isn't the uncertainty that bothers them; it's the strong, all-consuming thoughts and feelings that go alongside the loss of control. This can have a real impact on mental health when struggling with infertility and struggles trying to conceive. Usually these feelings center around fear and are partnered with circular repetitive thoughts such as "This cycle won't work", which leads to "How will I cope if it doesn't work again?" Before you know it, you've somehow travelled all the way to "I will have a breakdown, not being able to work, my partner will leave me and I will be all alone." This is called catastrophic thinking.
Negative thoughts about the future lead to more negative feelings which can lead to more 'fortune-telling' about negative possibilities in the future and then more strong feelings. It is a vicious and ultimately unhelpful cycle. To try to stop this cycle, try to recognize the feeling—in this case, fear—and then remind yourself: "I can't possibly predict the future, but I can help create it by fostering positive feelings about the possibilities."
Focus on what you can control
Focus on what you can control. Often, we overlook the little things we can do to make life easier while obsessing about the big things we can't do. For example, my boyfriend and I are cramped in a small space with little storage. My clothes are in bags spaced throughout the room, like some kind of luggage booby trap. At times I've gotten really frustrated with the chaos, since I feel like I don't know where anything is, and I've complained about wanting to move. Then suddenly, it dawned on me: moving now just isn't an option, but I can make this living situation more bearable if I stop complaining and focus on a short-term solution. So I asked my boyfriend to help me organize the space and keep it that way, and now I feel a lot less scattered.
Believe in your resilience
When we are feeling negative it is easy to forget that we can handle difficult situations and in fact if the worst did happen we would likely be able to cope. Julie K. Norem proposed the idea of defensive pessimism—the idea that you should consider the worst case outcome so that you can plan how you'd handle it. This has actually been shown to help people manage anxiety and feel more in control. This is not the same as ruminating on 'what if the worst happened?' and imagining how you would not cope but instead thinking in real terms about how you would cope.
Join our community group
Connect with other members of the Adia community, share advice and find support wherever you're at on your fertility journey. We know that discussing our stories is not always easy, which is why the group is private and you can also choose to post anonymously too!
Practice active relaxation techniques
Practice active relaxation techniques. If you're dealing with uncertainty and feeling out of control, you are probably holding on to stress in your body. Over time, that body stress will build up and affect back pain, headaches, blood pressure, muscle tension, cholesterol level, breathing rate, and every organ in your body. This can negatively impact your mental health, especially when combined with infertility and struggles conceiving.
Try to practice muscle relaxation techniques to notice where you are holding this stress in your body and practice letting it go. The more you do this, the more you will notice that there are certain areas of your body that become tense – and this increased awareness will help you to relax those areas before tension is allowed to be built up. Look out for unusual areas such as the jaw, forehead and bottom where lots of tension is stored but people are rarely aware of.
Practice mindfulness
There is a famous quote in Kung Fu Panda (the animated movie) when the sage Master Ooogway says to Kung Fu Panda when is wanting to give up on his Kung Fu career –
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that's why they call it the present."
When your mind is obsessed about a past and future you can't control, you're too busy judging what has gone before and what hasn't happened yet to fully experience what's happening right now. Instead of noticing and appreciating this moment, you get trapped in a fear-driven thought cycle about the potential for discomfort down the line. This can have a real impact on mental health when facing infertility and difficulty conceiving.
Accepting that you cannot always control what is going to happen tomorrow and that that doesn't have to be a bad thing means you can spend today doing other things that you love, like spending time with valued friends and family, listening to music, reading, gardening and eating good food.
Practicing mindfulness and connecting with the present moment can help people develop a different relationship with the all-consuming circular thoughts and anxieties. You can practice mindfulness with guided sessions or yoga classes are a great example of mindful movement (if you're interested in finding out more read our blog on the benefits of yoga for mental health). By being present, we can have greater clarity of thought, be more productive and do more of the things we love.
Ground yourself in the present moment
Grounding yourself in the present moment by connecting to your senses – what you can see, smell, hear, feel and taste is a really helpful way to start to introduce mindfulness into your life. Notice when you wind wonders back to past or future thoughts and come back to the sensory experience you are focusing on in this moment. Practicing mindfulness is not all about just deep breathing in silence for prolonged periods of time – it is about developing a skill to be in the present moment without judgement. See some of our practical mindfulness meditations for more information in how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life – even if it is a very busy one.
We hope these tips help you boost your resilience and mental health if you're facing infertility and struggles conceiving.
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Can you guess which one is mine and which one is Peter's? I made Peter's most hated brussel sprouts. So all he got was some delicious roasted beets (i got some too!) I'm not going to let him hog all the beets just cuz he's a sprout hater. Anyway. This dinner was from a few night ago. I took some cubed seitan (i wish i had the slices instead, figures I alway's freeze those) and soaked them in some soymilk and dijon. then dredged them in a flour mixture with paprika, chile powder, salt and pepper and fried them up in a little bit of oil. I served it with jasmine parsley rice, roasted beets for peter and beets and brussel sprouts for me and used the left over Alfreda sauce from VwaV to sauce the seitan. It was soooooooooo good. At first I didn't know if I liked it. But after a few bites I was hooked. I was so happy that I used the leftover Alfreda for something different instead of just cooking more pasta for it.
The only problem with making this meal was all the pots and pans I had to use. It took forever to clean up. 1 pot for the seitan. 1 pot for the rice. 1 pot for the sprouts. 1 pot for the beets. 1 pot to heat up the alfreda. 2 bowls to soak and flour the seitan. 2 bowls to eat out of. So much for something that was so easy to make. Such a mess for a meal for 2.
On to this weekend. It was all about Peter and what he wanted to eat and do. All because he is going on a business trip tomorrow (his first) to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Friday night we went to see the new James Bond movie. I was never really into those movies but I LOVED this one. I also LOVE the new bond guy. He was so good. Peter was very happy to see it. Today I asked what he would like for dinner and of course Broccoli Rabe Pasta came out of his mouth. I was all too happy to make it for him. It's so easy and it's his favorite. Tomorrow he leaves me, Riley and Captain Clearbear until wednesday to fend for ourselves. :( I keep telling him me and the cats are going to all sit in his favorite chair together and cry. It upsets him. I think it's funny.
I also made him our favorite shake of the month. Peanut Butter Zig Zag. We are obsessed. We need to stop.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Most hated and most loved all for Peter.
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broccoli rabe, it is so weird that you can't find it in germany. i got hooked now. love it with potatoes, just roasted, and pasta, soba with tahini, etc...oh, and the seitan dish!!! will make seitan with some friends this afternoon.
coffee? before the end of the year? all my FND shifts are done, yeah!
- Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 9:54:00 AM EST
hiya - didn't know you work in chelsea!
do you work from 8am on? muffin for breakfast sounds great!!!
week after thanksgiving would be perfect.
here's the link for the bag...
- Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 12:51:00 PM EST
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CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is requesting that anyone with knowledge about a cat identified with rabies that was recently left at the Animal Rescue League of NH to immediately call (603) 271-4496.
Before 9 a.m. on Friday March 9, an unidentified light-colored, four door sedan left an injured cat at the door of the Animal Rescue League of NH, located at 545 Rte. 101 in Bedford, New Hampshire. The cat was a gray tabby, young adult female which may have recently given birth to kittens. The cat was quarantined, but later died and tested positive for rabies. DHHS is collaborating with the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture to investigate the potential for other animal or human exposures before the cat was dropped off at the Animal Rescue League of NH in Bedford.
"Rabies is a fatal illness that is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal," said State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Abigail Mathewson. "But rabies is preventable when people and animals receive treatment quickly after they have been exposed to this virus through infected animal saliva."
Rabies occurs worldwide, and although human infections are extremely rare in the United States, infections occur when people are scratched or bitten by an infected animal and do not seek appropriate treatment. Individuals who pick up or feed stray animals and wildlife should be aware that animals may carry rabies or other diseases that can infect people. Stray animals should undergo the appropriate veterinary inspection and quarantine to prevent the spread of these diseases when they are rescued or adopted. By law, all dogs, cats, and ferrets should have up-to-date rabies vaccinations. It is highly recommended that certain livestock species also receive rabies vaccination.
Anyone with questions about rabies can call the New Hampshire Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271-4496. More information is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.


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Adelaide 36ers coach Joey Wright is unfazed at the return of Jerome Randle in opposition colours.
Randle won the NBL's MVP last season with Adelaide but returns to the city to face Wright's side as a Sydney King on Saturday night.
"It has no bearing on me at all," Wright said on Thursday.
"It's probably the only thing that I have got a lot of questions about over the last week or so but I'm more interested in trying to win that ball game."
Wright said the performance of Randle wouldn't be the deciding factor against the Kings.
"We know what his strengths are. We know what his weaknesses are, for sure," he said.
"So we will try and play on those. But knowing what his strengths are, he's a good player, he is going to get his (points).
"That is not going to be the key to the game, how well he plays or not plays.
"They have got him as an MVP, (Kevin) Lisch as an MVP, they have got a couple of ex-NBA players on the squad, a couple of EuroLeague players on the team so they are stacked with talent coming into this.
"But he definitely changes their outlook."
The last-placed Kings will meet an Adelaide outfit seeking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Wright has identified two areas needing improvement - countering zone defence, and offensive rebounds.
"Our offensive rebounding hasn't been great, we are giving teams way too many extra possessions," he said.
"And in the quarters that we do that, it puts so much pressure on our defence and then we end up fouling and putting them on the line . .. that has been a common theme."


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Use What You Have Learned
The goal of assessment is to discover actionable insights into how you might facilitate student learning and student success. Using assessment results in this way is often referred to as closing the loop, and there are three general ways to use what you have learned from assessment.
If you learn that students are generally not meeting your expectations, you will probably want to change some aspects of teaching or program organization or try something new to help students learn. Examples of things you might change in response to assessment results that do not meet your expectations might include the following:
- Change the assignment you used for assessment. It may not have given students the best opportunity to show what they have learned. Perhaps the directions were confusing, the assignment was not adequately linked to course material, or students did not have adequate examples to help them understand what good and poor work would look like.
- Change a course to include new content modules, move important content modules earlier, or remove modules that are not critical so that you have more time for what is important.
- Coordinate instruction across courses. For example, if you were not satisfied with the student's ability to use proper citation conventions, you might include specific instruction in an introductory course and then ask all instructors to include citations in grading criteria for all written assignments.
- Make a change at the programmatic level - for example, changing the prerequisites for a given course, the number of required courses, or which specific courses can meet particular requirements.
Certainly there are other solutions you might try in response to evidence of weak student learning, but the most important purpose for engaging in assessment is to improve student learning. This means reflecting critically on places where courses, academic programs, or other elements of students' educational journeys could be changed to facilitate student success.
When thinking about what kinds of changes to make, it is important to bear in mind the amount and quality of evidence with which you are working. It would probably not be advisable to completely rework a curriculum if you observe that students are not meeting expectations in one small sample; if you found evidence of weakness in student learning in this small sample, you might think about smaller changes such as fine-tuning the course, assignments, or assessment methods.
The other general outcome of assessment might be changing the way you conduct assessment.Particularly if this is one of the first few times you have done assessment work, you may need to improve your assessment process. Common examples here include revising the rubrics you used, fine-tuning survey questions, or deciding to assess the same outcome in a different course next year. You might also realize that your approach to assessment needs a more significant overhaul and that you want to try something different next time. Relatedly, you may want to revise your learning outcomes if you find that an outcome was too vague, too specific, or too similar to another outcome. (However, keep in mind that if you are trying to track student learning over time, changing outcomes means that you may have to "start the clock over" if the old and new outcomes are not similar enough to be comparable.)
If you learn that students are meeting your expectations, indicating that teaching is generally effective and that learning is proceeding as expected, this is good news. You should share your success and keep doing what helps students learn.
At UCR, undergraduate programs typically undergo an external review every five to seven years. Part of this process involves reporting on results of recent assessment efforts. (See Senate procedures.) If you have been conducting regular assessment activities, gathering this material to support the program review process should be relatively straightforward. Hopefully your program will have assessed all outcomes during the span since the last program review, so the self-study process for program review is also a good time to reflect on assessment results in a more holistic way.


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OK, then, Goldy, you think it's more useful, let's play some MP, and you'll use only Outposts...
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The one quest I can think of that might have been easier with an Outpost instead of a Palace is Wrath of Krolm. If you are trying to win the Quest through combat instead of with Wizard Towers it is so easy to lose Guilds in that one. Particularly Agrela.
quote: Outposts are a useful tool. They do not beat the Palace in any way, shape or form, but are merely a nice plus.
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This log cabin style small house is for sale…and it sits on a hill beside a small stream with a nice waterfall. A wonderfully scenic location…or so you might think. In fact, this scene is directly behind a large tourist facility. The small stream is the headwaters of the Dan River, which winds its way down the mountains toward Danville, Virginia and points south and east. Once there was an operating carousel located near where I was standing when I made this photo; also a small hotel, and several gift shops. Most are now closed. I suspect that's why the house on the hill is for sale. No matter…my camera made it look perfect to me.
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I live in a city in Southern California. When I dream about sitting on the front porch of my house (the one I don't have yet) and watching the sun set, this is almost the house I dream of. The grass in front of my house is a little greener and there are several deer grazing in the meadow just in front of that stream. 😉


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On October 28, SINOTRANS and China Petrochemical Corporation signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. Group President Zhao Huxiang, Director Zhang Jianwei, Vice President Dong Jianjun, Yao Ping and Su Shulin, General Manager of China Petrochemical Corporation, President Wang Tianpu and Senior Vice President Cai Xiyou of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation and other relevant leaders have attended the signing ceremony.
Director Zhang Jianwei and President Wang Tianpu delivered speeches respectively and agreed that, SINOTRANS and China Petrochemical Corporation has a good history of cooperation; with joint efforts, the scope of cooperation is continuously expanding. Due to smooth communication and tacit understanding between the two sides, the business is on the rise.
President Zhao Huxiang and General Manager Su Shulin exchanged gifts on behalf of the two sides; Vice President Yao Ping and Senior Vice President Cai Xiyou signed the strategic cooperation agreement, marking the cooperation between the two sides enters a new stage, which will lay a solid foundation for future greater development of the two sides.
Prior to the signing ceremony, leaders of the two sides carried out an in-depth and friendly talk on cooperation.
Persons in charge of relevant departments of Group, Sinotrans Limited, CSC's related companies attended the signing ceremony.


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Omni-Lite Industries receives $415,000 in work
Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc.
September 21, 2006
Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc. has received two new orders for its sports and recreation division. The total value of these orders is approximately $292,000. In addition, the company has received several follow-up orders for its aerospace division. The total value of these orders is approximately $100,000. Due to the expertise and experience of Omni-Lite in the military areas that it has pioneered, the company has been awarded three research projects by a large U.S. military supplier. These military programs are to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2006. The total value of these sports and recreation, aerospace and military projects is approximately $415,000.
The sophisticated electrical discharge machining system (EDM) first reported on July 28, 2006, has been delivered to the facility in Cerritos, Calif. "We are expecting the first components to be produced from this system this week," stated Paul A. Burkey, president and chief operating officer. "These tooling components would normally take outside vendors five to six weeks to produce. The reduction of these critical lead times will markedly improve the company's efficiency."
The company is pleased to announce that Dan Mielke has joined the company as manager of special projects. Mr. Mielke has over 28 years experience in the manufacturing and management areas. Most recently, Mr. Mielke was the director of operations of a business in Southern California that manufactured microcomponents. In May, 2006, Omni-Lite purchased five microforming heading systems from this firm to initiate its microforming division. Mr. Mielke's expertise in the microforming area is anticipated to be critical as Omni-Lite begins to develop this new business area.
Except for historical information contained herein this document contains forward-looking statements. These statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results or outcomes to be materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein.
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