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Emerson Fry Fete Kimono | sold out
Everlane cropped v-neck cashmere sweater | older style, my mom gave it to me
Mother Superior The Thrasher jeans
Dansko clogs
Tigers!! I have been a huge Emerson Fry fan forever, although I haven't bought anything in years, but when I saw this available again, I pounced LOLOL. I checked out via Amazon pay and thought I could use my gift card balance at Amazon, but instead it charged our household credit card. Oops. Leo's okay with it though 🙂 Anyway, I love this, and wore it working at home yesterday. I do want to add "belt" loops to it though to keep the belt "attached." It can't be that hard can it?
Also, in an interesting turn of events, I was selected last week for a collaboration with Eileen Fisher via RewardStyle (the affiliate program I participate in). I do not go after collaborations generally, nor have I ever selected for one (not enough traffic/social media presence), but when I saw that Eileen Fisher wanted to work with me for holiday, of course, I agreed. Obviously I wear/post about Eileen Fisher anyway, and this will allow me to share more with you AND be compensated for my efforts. I'm excited about it, and hope you will appreciate it as well. Coming next week…
Oh, and speaking of Eileen Fisher, did you see their 20% off sweater sale? There are some excellent recycled cashmere options.
Still reading Sophie's Choice…it's very good, and I enjoy his writing, but I'm ready to move on by now…
Watching the second season of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Eh…I liked the first season better.
Chanel's Exotic Skins ban hurts conservation efforts. Discuss. There are so many things to say about this. I'm not a huge fan of using ANY animal skins (cow, sheep, etc) for bags, shoes or clothing anymore, but the idea that brands deciding not to use exotic skins at all will hamper those animals' conservation efforts is hard to wrap my head around. Yes, the authors mention that the industry surrounding the use and export of those skins benefits local communities and businesses, but how does that help the actual animals? The point they do make about bovine leather being exponentially more harmful/impactful than exotic skins is accurate; we have got to do something about our planet's (it's probably largely concentrated in North America though) consumption of red meat and cheap cow leather….IMO.
Stella McCartney's designs start with sustainability. From the beginning, Stella McCartney has refused to work with leather, preferring instead to develop and support innovative plant-based materials. She does still use polyester in her bags, but is working on phasing that out altogether given it's negative environmental impact. I wish I could support the brand in a bigger way, but for now, I'm satisfied with my secondhand bag, and checking out the Real Real every so often for steals.
So much eating. I am in full on baking/cooking mode lately. Some recipes I've tried recently:
I made these Detoxinista paleo chocolate chip cookies to take with us for Thanksgiving and then a couple more times since then. We always have the ingredients available, so they're easy to whip up in a hurry. Sometimes I make them with grass-fed ghee for my husband, otherwise I use coconut oil.
I read somewhere recently that the nutrients from broccoli are best absorbed when it's eaten raw, so I started munching on broccoli florets raw, but that was sort of boring. Then I found this recipe for Broccoli quinoa slaw and have made it twice already. It's SO GOOD. I cut the amount of olive oil a bit; I found it way too oily when I made it according to the recipe. And I use Trader Joe's broccoli slaw instead of doing it myself.
Cauliflower vegan cheese mac & cheese via goop. It's not terrible, but I wouldn't make it again. Also, now, after experimenting with different vegan cheese versions, I can absolutely say that it's not even worth trying to make without using cashews. Just trust me 😉
I have made these Apple muffins about a million times by now. I "veganize" them and eat them warmed up with almond butter. YUM.
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Gucci issues statement in support of women's reproductive rights
Gucci is the latest fashion brand to show its support for women's reproductive rights.
Following fears surrounding the overturning of Roe v Wade, including a woman's right to seek an abortion, the Italian fashion house has made a clear statement that it will continue to support women and their right to abortion via its Chime for Change initiative — a longstanding global gender equality campaign.
"When Gucci founded the global Chime for Change campaign in 2013, the company committed to use its voice and resources in the global fight for gender equality. As we now face a critical moment in U.S. history, Gucci remains steadfast in its belief that access to reproductive health care is a fundamental human right," Gucci said in a statement.
"The company will now provide travel reimbursement to any U.S. employee who needs access to health care not available in their home state. Through the Chime for Change campaign, Gucci will also continue to support partner organizations that enable access to reproductive health and protect human rights, especially for the most vulnerable."
Earlier this month, Gucci announced the latest round of grants and a growing commitment for Chime for Change in 2022.
In particular, since its founding in 2013, the campaign has raised more than $19 million to support projects and advocacy in 89 countries, globally benefitting more than 630,000 girls and women and reaching more than 3 million family and community members.
Gucci is following in the footsteps of Amazon, which also announced last week that it will pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses annually for non-life threatening medical treatments including abortions, for its U.S. employees.
Other brands to speak out in support of reproductive rights, include Levi Strauss & Co, Mejuri and Unilever, to name a few.
The U.S. Supreme Court is due to rule by the end of June.
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How we can move from pain to more pleasurable sex.
Posted October 10, 2010 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan
Recently, our research team at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University completed the largest nationally representative survey of the U.S. population in nearly 20 years. Specifically, we surveyed women and men ages 14 to 94 about their sexual lives as part of the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior.
There were many interesting findings that came from the study and that you may have seen highlighted in the media over the past week, anywhere from The New York Times to the Today show to The Colbert Report. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing my thoughts about some of the most striking findings to come from our research.
We found, for example, that about 30 percent of all women ages 18 to 59 reported some difficulty with pain the last time that they had sex. This compares to about 5 percent of men who reported difficulty with pain. Why does sex hurt for so many women?
We know that about 10 percent of women experience chronic genital pain, some of whom may be diagnosed with vulvodynia. Other women, however, experience more mild or fleeting pain that comes and goes with sex.
For example, some women find it painful if their partner hits up against their cervix during vaginal intercourse or sex toy play. Others find it painful if they start sex too quickly, without adequate vaginal lubrication or the use of a store-bought lubricant. And sometimes women engage in types of sex that they don't enjoy, or that they know from experience to be painful, if they don't feel like they can say no or if they feel as though they "must" or "should" please their partner at all costs.
I wonder, too, how many women think that sex is "supposed" to hurt. After all, young women often get the message that "sex hurts," and so they go into sex expecting some discomfort or pain and not necessarily telling their partner, healthcare provider, or even their best friends that it hurts.
There's some level of "sucking up the pain" that women go through. Men may take physical hits on the sports field more often than women, but our data suggest that women take more hits in the bedroom than men.
What I hope comes from this finding is that more scientists pay attention to the issue of women's pain during sex. I also hope that more couples pay attention to this issue in their own lives. Here are some things that may help:
- Connect with the National Vulvodynia Association if you or your partner or friend experience ongoing pain during sex. You can also ask the NVA for a healthcare provider recommendation.
- Spend more time in foreplay before having sex so as to allow a woman's body sufficient time to build vaginal lubrication. Some people find it helpful to wait until a woman feels very "wet" and interested in sex to proceed with vaginal penetration or intercourse. Lubrication — whether natural or store-bought — can help to enhance sexual comfort and pleasure.
- Never force, coerce, or "trick" a woman into having sex with you. The best sex is sex that is wanted, not manipulated.
- Don't feel pressured to engage in sex that you don't want to. Anal sex is particularly painful for many women, but it doesn't have to be. Vaginal sex can feel painful or uncomfortable, too. Seek out quality information about how to have more comfortable, pleasurable sex through better communication, the use of lubricants or lubricated condoms, medical help, or sex therapy.
- Consider positions that provide more control for women, such as woman-on-top, so that she can readjust her body if discomfort or pain appear.
- If you or your partner experiences pain during sex, you may find it helpful to meet with a sex therapist who can help you better figure out how to have more pleasurable sex, and who may be able to refer you to a medical specialist to make sure that your physical health is in good order.
- An emerging area of research suggests that vibration may help some women who experience vulvar pain. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions, or consider exploring on your own with a vibrator.


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Written by PTC | Published September 12, 2015
Mindless violence with a unlikely and confusing premise.
Former FBI agent-cum-international assassin Alex Kane is now a high-priced security consultant in Las Vegas. Or he was, until his ex-wife was brutally murdered…and Alex found himself lured into a shadowy "game" run by the mysterious "Pit Boss." The ultra-wealthy have created a computer which can actually predict crimes before they are committed. The wealthy gamble on whether or not a chosen "Player" can stop the crime before it is carried out. With his only help coming from tech genius Cassandra, Kane takes up the challenge of stopping crime before they start -- and finding his ex, who he now suspects has only been kidnapped – by becoming "the Player."
The Player
's confusing backstory is merely window-dressing for the program's true goal: unleashing as much non-stop, mindless violence on the TV screen as any big-budget summer blockbuster movie. In the course of only one episode, Kane's estranged ex-wife is brutally murdered -- immediately after Kane has slept with her, of course. (If Hollywood has taught viewers anything, it's that the hero's Significant Other exists only to have sex with, be killed to motivate the hero, and be
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By Justin Rossow
We have to imagine that Joseph wanted children. He wanted someone to carry on the family business, someone to share his days, someone to delight him in his old age.
When Joseph made promises to Mary, when Mary made promises to Joseph, it was a natural part of the plan that children would follow. And sooner, rather than later.
But not this soon. Not like this. Not with the news of a pregnancy that had nothing to do with Joseph.
Through his hurt, through his shame, in spite of his righteous anger and dashed dreams, Joseph opts for the compassionate answer, the kind of quiet divorce that would allow Mary to save at least some of her dignity. Perhaps it was Joseph's gift to her unborn child.
But God wasn't done with Joseph yet. Joseph had just picked up the pieces of his dashed expectations and put them back together again in a jig-saw puzzle without Mary, without family, without children to dandle on the knee, when the Angel of the Lord once again throws the whole picture back up in the air.
You almost have to feel sorry for Joseph: he is so obviously not in control of his own life.
But then again, who is? Haven't you had your jig-saw puzzle thrown up into the air before, perhaps just when you thought you knew what was supposed to happen next? Haven't you had your expectations turned upside down? Haven't you felt your life is out of control?
Joseph did. And God worked in the midst of that chaos to bring the salvation of the world.
Christmas Eve worship is like the calm in the midst of the storm: a quiet moment of peace right in the middle of hectic, broken, painful lives. But the beauty of this night is not merely the peace it brings.
The beauty of Christmas is the promise that the same God who worked in the chaos of Joseph's life is at work in the chaos of your life, too; the voice obeyed by waves and wind speaks into your life, too; the baby Joseph cradled in his arms takes your life in His strong hands and says, be at peace.
If you've ever held a newborn and stared into that wrinkly face, you know the joy and wonder Joseph felt when he held this unexpected baby and called Him son for the first time. And you've experienced just a taste of the joy and wonder your Heavenly Father feels when he holds you in His arms, and comforts your moments of fear, rejoices over you with singing, and calls you beloved daughter, beloved son.
The gift of Christmas is not what you expected; it is so very much more.
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Editor's Note: This reflection was the third of five shared in worship at the 7:30 PM Christmas Eve worship service at St. Luke–Ann Arbor. Special thanks to new father Jason Hallman for presenting these words.
The rest of the reflections can be found here: Zechariah, Mary, The Shepherds, Jesus.


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Biospife provides global kiwifruit marketer with an environmentally-friendly solution
Engineered wood products made with adhesives from fossil fuels that contain formaldehyde are common place in our homes, but some can release compounds into the air that contribute to poor indoor air quality and pose health risks.
In a world first, the Scion bioadhesives team has developed 100 per cent biobased-adhesives and resins that could replace formaldehyde-emitting adhesives. With an increasing interest in sustainable alternatives in the global wood adhesives market, estimated to be more than US$4 billion, the opportunity for this environmentally-friendly glue to become commercially successful is very promising.
Made from natural sources, including forestry and agricultural waste, the Scion-made bioadhesives and resins are petrochemical-free, have very low formaldehyde emissions and can be made and used in existing manufacturing operations.
The technology, which has been developed over seven years, has been patented and trademarked as 'Ligate'. The 'green' credentials of Ligate™ products will provide manufacturers with a competitive advantage over wood panel processors using conventional petrochemical-based adhesives and resins.
"Adhesives and resins made from natural sources have a lower environmental footprint and are considered more socially acceptable than their traditional formaldehyde-based counterparts," says Dr Warren Grigsby, the driving force behind Ligate™.
Ligate™ has earnt a number of accolades since it was trademarked in 2016. In September this technology was named 2016 Biotechnology of the Year by NZBIO, was awarded a judges' commendation for renewable innovation at the NZ Sustainable Business Network Awards and was a finalist for the Innovation in Sustainability and Clean-Tech category at the NZ Innovation Awards.
Chief Executive of NZBIO Dr Will Barker said, "The technology is a game changer for wood panel manufacturers".
"We've spent years mixing and matching assorted ingredients to come up with the right recipe. This is the icing on the cake for our bioadhesives team," says Warren.
The technology has been manufactured to mill scale and the first phase attracted significant international interest. Warren has spent considerable time in New Zealand and Europe profiling Ligate™ with manufacturers.
Scion and Alto's innovative work has created an excellent, more environmentally-friendly product. It is great to be able to offer an alternative bio-degradable spife and we're looking forward to engaging consumers and telling them about the science behind it as they cut, scoop and eat our kiwifruit." - Alice Moore, Global Marketing Manager for Organics, Zespri


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Celebrity Style Crush - Lea Michele11:59:00 AM
I will be the first to admit... I am a huge GLEEK! I absolutely love this show & in turn the actors & actresses that play the beloved characters! However I have to put it out there, my absolute favorite actress on the show is Lea Michele {followed by Dianna Agron in a close second}
I sincerely feel as though Lea Michele embodies confidence and beauty. She seems to be extremely comfortable in her own skin {She is always motivating others to feel just as comfortable and to love themselves for who they are, which is such an important message in today's society) & of course, she is always dressing fabulously. Here are some of my fave looks...
|This is probably my absolute favorite!!!!!
|Who doesn't love some Rachel & Finn?! {I mean, Lea & Corey}
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Our History
Sixteen years before Michigan was admitted as the 26th state of the Union, when Michigan's population was 8,767 and before John Quincy Adams was inaugurated as the sixth President of the United States, Birmingham First was taking shape. Meetings were held at Willits Tavern in a town called Piety Hill, later known as Birmingham. The year was 1821.
Worshipers met in barns and homes and were visited occasionally by a Methodist circuit rider who journeyed into town on horseback. The first church building was built in 1839 at the corner of Merrill and Bates Streets (the present site of the Baldwin Public Library). It was a great undertaking for the 37 members.
On November 2, 1873, the Birmingham Methodists moved into a new brick church located at the corner of Maple and Henrietta Streets…worth $20,000! At that time there were 141 members.
In 1939 our church became known as the First Methodist Church, a name which would continue until 1968 when we became known as the First United Methodist Church. By 1946 our congregation had grown to 634 members. "Now we shall build again" became our slogan.
In January 1951, the church property was sold and a five-acre site was purchased at the corner of Maple and Pleasant Streets. On Christmas Day 1950, ground was broken for our new church facility. The cornerstone was laid on April 15, 1951, and the congregation moved into the new structure on September 7, 1952. Consecration services were held on October 5, with Bishop Marshall Reed presiding. It was the culmination of nearly eight years of labor and sacrifice and six building fund crusades.
In 1957, ground was broken for the Chapel of Prayer (later renamed Runkel Chapel), together with the west educational unit, additional offices and the Choir Room.
The Chambliss Outdoor Worship Center was dedicated on June 16, 1974.
During the 1990s, many improvements were made to the church and grounds. All of the classrooms on the second floor were renovated, a new sound system was implemented, an elevator was installed, and landscaping of many of our gardens was completed.
On September 29, 2002, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our move to the current church building. On the same day, we broke ground for our Christian Life Center.
In 2005 we completed a renovation of the sanctuary, including the installation of a new organ made by the Schoenstein and Company in San Francisco, CA.
In 2012 we renovated the "South Wing" to make both the Main and West Entries completely accessible and renovate Fellowship Hall, Thomas Parlor, and the nearby restrooms.
In 2015 we acquired Berkley United Methodist Church in Berkley Michigan. The church was closed for a year and reopened with an official launch as "Berkley First" in 2017. The Birmingham campus also changed their name to "Birmingham First" to reflect the connection with "Berkley First."
From our inauspicious beginning in 1821, we have grown to be one of the largest United Methodist churches in Michigan today.


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By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post
July 22 2014
Despite mounting evidence that Russian-backed separatists downed a commercial aircraft over Ukraine last week, Western diplomats and law enforcement officials face significant obstacles prosecuting the culprits, according to current and former U.S. officials.
Senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday that they have not yet identified the separatists who operated the missile system that apparently destroyed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, presenting investigators with their first and perhaps most daunting challenge.
But in a briefing with reporters, the officials continued to build the Obama administration's case of Russian complicity in a shoot-down by separatists. The officials provided intelligence material on the path of the missile, voiceprint analysis of separatists discussing bringing down a plane, shrapnel markings on the aircraft, and material from social-media sites to back administration claims.
The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, also identified a Russian military installation as a training hub for the separatists and a conduit for weapons to be sent into eastern Ukraine.
Even if the perpetrators are identified, determining their motive and proving their guilt would pose evidentiary and legal challenges for which there is little precedent, according to experts in international law. Establishing a venue for a trial would almost certainly entail intense diplomatic wrangling. Moreover, as crimes scenes go, the area in eastern Ukraine where the plane's wreckage fell is a prosecutor's nightmare, amid reports of looting and tampering with evidence by separatists.
"This is going to be one of the hardest prosecutions imaginable," said William W. Burke-White, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania who served as a senior policy adviser from 2009 to 2011 to then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. "Figuring out who actually launched the missile is going to be near to impossible, and any evidence that was there has probably been destroyed."
Dutch officials said Monday that the Netherlands would take the lead in investigating the doomed flight, which took off from Amsterdam with 298 on board, including 193 Dutch citizens. There were no survivors.
"Once the investigation ascertains who was responsible for the downing of the Flight MH17, accountability and justice must be pursued and delivered," Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said Monday in an emotional speech at the United Nations. "We owe it to the victims, we owe it to justice, we owe it to humanity."
On Tuesday, President Obama visited the Dutch Embassy in Washington to offer condolences and pledge to support the investigation. "We will work with them to make sure their loved ones are recovered and justice is done," Obama said after he signed a condolence book.
A senior White House official said the contours of any prosecution are still being discussed.
"The precise shape of an international investigation — and what prosecution alternatives might be available — is still coming together," said the official, who would only discuss the matter on the condition of anonymity. The official said the United States was encouraged by the fact that Ukraine has decided to let the Netherlands lead the investigation.
The two top lawmakers on the House Foreign Affairs Committee called on the U.N. Security Council and the Obama administration to do more to ensure that international investigators have access to the crime scene.
"The credibility of the investigation into this horrific tragedy already has been severely compromised," Rep. Edward R. Royce (R-Calif.) and Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday in a letter to Secretary of State John F. Kerry. They called the incident a "crime against humanity."
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations pledged Monday that his country would assist the investigation, but Western officials and analysts said they suspect that Moscow would be noncooperative, if not outright obtrusive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin "has an obvious strategy of denial," Burke-White said. "It could well be that whoever did this has gone back to Russia and is able to lay low and use the Russian government as a shield."
At first glance, the Netherlands, home to the International Criminal Court, where complex legal crimes have been tried, might seem like an ideal venue.
The ICC, however, is unlikely to have jurisdiction because Ukraine and Malaysia are not member states of the global tribunal. A Security Council referral to try the case there would require the endorsement of Russia, which holds a veto.
The Netherlands may seek to try the case in its own courts, based on the number of its citizens killed, but Russia or other nations could contest its jurisdiction unless prosecutors were able to prove that the victims were targeted because of their citizenship.
It is also possible the United States could bring a criminal case because one of the victims was an American citizen.
A prosecution in this case is almost certain to be preceded by intense diplomatic negotiation, said Phillip B.J. Reid, a retired senior FBI agent who was among the lead investigators of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which was downed over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.
"It's going to have to be a compromise, some sort of agreement that takes place if it's going to happen," Reid said.
At the main crash site Tuesday, only two guards watched over a vast area, and they did nothing to stop onlookers from walking through wheat fields that contain the charred and twisted wreckage of the plane.
In nearby villages, potentially important scraps of fuselage that appeared to be pitted with shrapnel marks — potential evidence of an antiaircraft missile strike — lay along the side of the road. International observers have said that local workers used power tools to slice away portions of the cockpit and first-class cabins.
Reid said that any forensic evidence from the crash site in Ukraine that would be valuable to investigators has probably vanished.
"That crime scene has been contaminated in the worst way," he said. "This is a war-torn area. There is no law."
Michael Birnbaum in Hrabove, Ukraine, and Greg Miller and Karen DeYoung in Washington contributed to this report.


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Christopher Schaeffer, a Pastafarian minister, was sworn into the Pomfret, N.Y. Town Council last week wearing a colander, the Observer reported on Friday.
Schaeffer is a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a group founded by an atheist in 2005 that has adopted the spaghetti strainer as its symbol.
"It's just a statement about religious freedom," Schaeffer told the Observer. "It's a religion without any dogma."
Bobby Henderson, founder of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, blogged about Schaeffer's swearing-in on Monday, saying Schaeffer "may be the first openly Pastafarian sworn into office."
"Some people will see it as obnoxious or a sign that he's not taking the oath of office seriously," Henderson said of Schaeffer's decision to wear a colander. "But I am completely confident that Schaeffer will distinguish himself as a Council member of the highest caliber."


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You are only able to fire weapons from a combat type mount. These mounts state they are combat mounts in their description when your examine or mouse over item in either your inventory, bank, or recipe list.
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Brief and smooth bird Salad Sandwich recipe made with grilled chicken, Greek yogurt and fresh fruit and veggies served on ciabatta rolls.
It's far hard to overcome a superbly hen salad sandwich, that is till you are taking it to the following level with a few wonderful taste mixtures. This sandwich is simple to prepare and take a few minutes to make. This recipe is exquisite for hot summer season days while the oven shouldn't be grew to become on. It's cool, fresh and turns into a own family favourite.
Lately, I've been making recipes that take little time to put together yet p.c. a number of taste. through using Tyson Grilled & prepared bird Breast Fillets from Walmart, i'm able to have dinner on the table in mins without the hassle or turning at the oven on an already warm night time. The chook is scrumptious, absolutely cooked with a extremely good grilled taste and made with chicken and is a hundred% all herbal. There are countless recipes to pair it with.
- 3-4 pieces Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets , chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup red grapes , sliced
- 1/3 cup green apple , chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans , chopped
- 1 large avocado , pitted, pealed, sliced
- 1 medium red onion , sliced
- 2 stalks celery , chopped
- 4 green onion stalks , diced
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- California Style Birds Eye Steamfresh Protein Blends , side dish
- Chop grapes, apple, pecans, crimson onions, inexperienced onions and celery. place three-four pieces Tyson Grilled & equipped hen Breast Fillets on a microwave safe vicinity and warmth in keeping with guidelines. In a medium bowl, blend together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. cube fowl fillets and area in aggregate bowl. Toss in chopped elements and fold until properly combined. upload salt or pepper to taste. Thinly slice avocado and unfold 1-2 slices throughout every ciabatta roll. lightly unfold hen salad aggregate across every roll and serve. To make this a entire meal, serve with California fashion Birds Eye Steamfresh Protein Blends.


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I'm chatting up an attractive American viola player à gauche whilst ignoring her husband when a nutty and complex glass of sherry from the the Hart Bros own label- a Manzanilla pasada en Rama (£6)- turns up with some stupendous olives (£3.20).
Cuttlefish Empanada (£7.50) would be called Black Rice Pie up north but neither name capture the unctuous piscine sensuality of this dish. The viola player orders the standalone black rice and I convince her to share with me as the husband explains how the Euro economies should put their houses in order…
Fiona insists on Chips with Brava sauce (£5.80) and who am I to disagree. The smoked paprika and mayo combo is ideal with dry crispy chips. In case you were worried about our alcohol consumption we had moved on to a bottle of Tzakoli Ameztoi 2014 (£6.50 per glass)- Tzakoli is the deliciously light mineral sparkling white you find when you are on a txikiteo-the Basque equivalent of a pub crawl-around the bars of San Sebastián old town (Parte Vieja).
Razor Clams (£7.50) always seem rather rude to me. They are dead easy to cook but not that easy to find so I always order them when I can-as with snails the rubbery texture needs to be lubricated with oil and flavoured with garlic and herbs as they were here-yum.
The Caribinero (£16.50) is probably the poshest prawn you will meet with a price to match. Like a high-class hooker wearing NARS lippy she entices with her scarlet hue (named after the colour of the Spanish customs officers' uniform) and packs more flavour than is decent. I sucked the juices out of the head and made a bit of a mess to be frank, but the viola player didn't seem to mind…
Chipirones (£6.80) are baby squid-here deep-fried and paprika seasoned. I could stuff my face with endless amounts of these crisp squidgy squinfants.
Torrijas (£6.80) is a sort of ecclesiastical Spanish version of a French toast. Normally a Lenten treat, bread is soaked in milk and wine with honey and spice, then dipped in egg and fried in olive oil and before you can say triple heart bypass you have your Torrijas. I definitely felt spiritually enlightened and was about to convert the violist when I realised she had flown the coop…I drowned my sorrows with a smooth glass of Alameda Oloroso Cream made from blending old Oloroso's with Pedro Ximinex (£6.50)-it was sweet but not too sweet but still with a raisiny backstory.
The Selection of Spanish cheeses (£12) featured a Manchego, a blue and a couple of others I was too drunk to remember. They were really good…!
All three Barrafinas are great places. With a no booking policy unless you are hiring one of their private dining rooms you now have three West End options for getting in. Prices aren't cheap but for the quality of the produce, the standard of cooking and the buzz of the rooms complaining would just be bad-mannered.


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I bought a Lite-On eTDU-108 DVD writer, as a companion for my MacBook Air which lacks a built-in optical drive.
Using this drive with a Mac is strange because it has a lid, so the Mac cannot physically eject the media. This leads to odd circumstances such as when you tell the Finder (or iTunes) to eject the disc, and it makes the icon disappear and suddenly it's back, as if you had inserted it into the drive again at superhuman speed.
Most of the sequences of ejecting discs that I came up with resulted in error messages, failure to eject the disc, spinning beachballs, or unplugging the USB cable from the drive in frustration. I finally figured out the right sequence to eject a disc from this drive when it's connected to a Mac.
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Introduction: Play Kitchen in Time for Christmas
I decided I was going to build a kitchen for my nieces for Christmas. The whole process started on November 11th and ended on December 24th with a few things needing to be fixed up in the new year. Hopefully my steps can help someone to build one for a loved one.
Step 1: The Original Sketch
This was my original idea and the finished product stayed mostly true to it, aside form the window and cabinets.
Step 2: Drafting
I was wanting a project to keep my drafting skills up to snuff, so I decided to make a full set of architectural style "shop drawings" for this project. They are included here so anyone can try and build one of their own.
Step 3: All Set Up for Cutting
I got everything set up in the garage for doing my cuts. MDF is nice to cut but causes a big mess. It's also super toxic, so if you use it, make sure you are wearing a mask. (BONUS: Giant connect four board in the background. No build description for that one unfortunately)
Step 4: Cutting Optimization
I used on online program to optimize my cutting and minimize wasted material. This is one of 4 sheets. I used http://www.optimalon.com/index.htm and it worked really well. The only thing I didn't like was that when naming my pieces, I could only input up to 15 characters. This caused problems down the road when I had pieces with similar names and couldn't figure out where they were supposed to go.. Other than that, I would recommend the program. If you plan to use my plans, I would recommend re-optimizing it for yourself and naming the pieces properly.
Step 5: My Beaver. the Project MVP
just a quick shot of a tool that helped me out a lot on this project. My grandpa's old beaver table saw. the bladeis a bit wobbly, but it was a lifesaver for cutting multiple pieces of the same width.
Step 6: Progress!
A bit of a jump forward here... My operation moved inside as the unheated garage was much too cold for the assembly phase (O Canada!). There was a ton of cutting. 4 4'x8' sheets of MDF were cut into 98 pieces. As mentioned before, I had some trouble naming them. Another problem was that I flipped between naming and numbering the pieces. Unfortunately, there were some duplicate numbers as the numbering for pieces from each panel started at 1.
The cutting took approximately 2.5 hours per sheet. 4 sheets = 10 hours of cutting.
Step 7: A Fridge Is Born
look... a fridge! I got some plexiglass from work and used it for shelves in the fridge. The door is yet to come.
Step 8: Oven
the shell of a oven is born!
Step 9: Mmmmmmmm Routered Edges
This picture shows a bit more progress on the main part of the kitchen. I was most pleased with the Ogee edge on the counter top. I LOVE my rounter!
Step 10: More Routered Edges
Yes, I love it..
Step 11: Drawer and Hardware
I picked up some bottom mounted drawer rails so I wouldn't have to finish the inside of the cabinets in order to hang side mounted drawer slides.
I was really happy with the handles I picked out. They gave the kitchen a nice retro feel. Those will go great with the paint scheme!
Step 12: The Pièce De Résistance
This is, in my opinion, the best part of the whole shebang. I must give credit to Redditor u/sixstringhook as he gave me the idea to use EL wire and taught me how to wire it up properly. Each burner and the oven element are controlled by switches on the front of the oven. A piece of grey plexiglass sits on top of the stove to look like a ceramic cooktop. I really love how it came out.
Step 13: Boom Colour!
Things are really starting to come together now. I chose a retro colour scheme. Girlfriend found a sink and some taps at a local restore (used hardware store).
Step 14: Hardware On, Fridge in Place
Things are starting to really come together. Good thing.. it's December 23rd..
Step 15: In Place, Ready to Be Played With!
Here it is, in all it's glory. Ready to be played with!! I'm very proud of the work I did and I can't wait for the girls to get to play with it.
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Play of the Day: Using FaceApp on Some 2020 Characters
What will Beto O'Rourke look like with filter that makes his photo seem old?
President Donald Trump's administration is trying to enact "safe third country" agreements with Mexico and Guatemala in order to halt the number of people claiming asylum at the U.S. border. Full Frontal's Samantha Bee last week joked about the safety of Mexico and Guatemala, comparing it to someone trying to get the Hamburglar to protect your hamburgers.
Many mobile phone users have been using an app called FaceApp that ages up photos of young people to make them look like they are decades older. While the app has some concerned because the Russian-devloped app has expansive terms of use, people have been posting their FaceApp-transformed photos all over social media. Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon joked about the app, putting up photos fo 2020 candidates and bit players and jokingly putting up older versions, including Vladimir Putin as a Harry Potter villain, Beto O'Rourke's older self being Joe Biden and the elderly Bernie Sanders aging up to a pile of dust.


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ALBUM REVIEW: Muncie Girls – From Caplan To Belsize
We know that 2016 is barely underway, but Muncie Girls' much anticipated debut LP From Caplan to Belsize has set the bar high for punchy indie punk with political overtones and personal lyrics. The feel of the album varies wildly. Some tracks such as I Don't Want To Talk About It and Nervous discuss gender roles and classism with blunt lyrics and moody, hazy guitar. Others like chirpy opener Learn In School and Gone With The Wind use their grungy vibes and catchy choruses to pull you back up and make you feel a little less down about the state of the world that we live in; and perhaps even inspire you to make a change. Muncie Girls are similarly confrontational in addressing sexism in the music scene with Respect. The title of the song and the unabashed lyrics – "it's so easy to pretend that this doesn't happen in our society" – says it all. It's a poignant but really necessary message for the band to convey.
However, From Caplan To Belsize opens on a positive note with Learn in School; although it's the rock guitar riff towards the end of the track that is quite possibly the best part of the song, the lines "don't let them belittle your sense of with, there's nothing you can't learn" deserve a mention too. The mood of Learn In School is one of activism instead of lethargy, with the added bonus of being extremely catchy. We love the swing rhythm of the verses, and the thumping indie rock chorus has all the makings of a good headbanger.
Gone With the Wind follows hot on the heels of Learn In School in an abrupt way that particularly resonates with us. The song follows what we'd call more of a traditional indie punk rock format; especially the chorus and repeated verse. Something about the idea of "cutting my hair and moving away" makes this track relevant to the spring time and a fresh start. Gone With The Wind is one of those songs that you hear once, and suddenly you're itching to hear it live. In many ways, it's strange that it wasn't made the single of the record.
Speaking of, Balloon manages to sum up the sentiment of the whole album in a mere two minutes and twenty one seconds. If we're following our theme of equating each track to a season, then this song has a definite summery vibe to it. We also think that Balloon is arguably the most exciting track in terms of vocalist Lande Hekt's vocal performance. Her voice is at its strongest and clearest, and this sounds amazing with the clear, amplified drums. If there is a criticism on this album, it's that the energy and strength in Hekt's voice is so impressive here that is comes across as vague in comparison on the other nine tracks. It's as though we get a glimpse of something fantastic, but then can't find it again. It's tantalising and a little bit frustrating.
Earnest and melodic, From Caplan to Belsize reminds us that we need to give credit to the DIY punx out there who are out there keeping music fresh and more exciting than ever. Muncie Girls don't shy away from using their platform to speak out for marginalised groups in punk. If you like your punk to be catchy, sincere and socially conscious, then this is the record for you.
Stand Out Track: Respect
For Fans Of: Doe, Great Cynics, Beach Slang
Written By: Kathryn Woods


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When it comes to working out, sometimes the best thing to do is purchase machines that you can use in the comfort of your own home. While gyms are great, they are usually filled with other people. This makes it hard to have the ability to do what you want, when you want to. If there are a limited number of machines, chances are you will have to wait your turn once in a while. A useful machine that can be used in your home is a leg curl machine. There are a few reasons why a machine like this would be a good investment. First of all, legs are some of the biggest muscles in the body.
Not only does skipping leg day make your legs look disproportional to your body, it is also going to cause you to miss out on a lot of possible muscle. The more muscle that you have in your body, the higher your metabolism will be. This is great for fat burning. The moral of the story is that you should not go without working out your legs. Instead of hitting the gym on leg day like everyone else, consider doing your workout in your own home. For those occasions where time is against you, or you can't get out to the gym (no babysitter, under the weather) using leg curl machines at home can take the pain out of missing the gym. We take a look at the ten best leg curl machines below.
Ten Best Leg Curl Machine Reviews
BodyCraft Xpress Pro Home Gym
The BodyCraft Xpress Pro Home Gym is a great option for an at-home leg curling machine. The machine itself has a few features which will catch the eye of customers. If you are someone who is serious about getting a workout at home, this is for you. The BodyCraft Xpress Pro Home Gym is highly sophisticated yet simple to use. Not only does it have a station for working out your legs, there is also a cable to bench press.
The adjustable seat makes it great for use by people of varying size. Weighing about 600 pounds, this machine is going to require a bit of effort to get situated. Although it is going to have a ton of amazing features, you will definitely have to pay for them. This machine is quite pricey in regard to some of the other machines we will review. All in all, it is a viable option for experts.
Marcy Adjustable 6 Position Utility Bench with Leg Developer and High Density Foam Padding
The Marcy Adjustable 6 Position Utility Bench with Leg Developer and High Density Foam Padding is another great leg curl machine on the market. Weighing only about 50 pounds, this machine is much smaller and more compact than the first one we reviewed. With that being said, it is definitely going to offer high-quality parts and materials. This machine is essentially a regular bench with a leg lifting attachment on it. The leg curl section of the machine is going to be comfortable as it is padded with high-quality parts. Marcy is also a very trustable brand as far as the fitness industry is concerned. If you are looking for something simple and inexpensive, this is a good option for you. While you are going to be able to get a burn, you won't be able to load a ton of weight onto this leg curl machine.
Golds Gym Weight Workout Bench
The Golds Gym Weight Workout Bench is another simple yet effective option for those looking for a leg curl machine to have in their home. The first thing to note is the fact that Golds Gym is one of the most infamous names in the industry of fitness equipment. With that being said, one can assume that they will be getting the latest and greatest quality. Another aspect to note is that this bench is rather inexpensive.
Like the last machine covered, this too is simply an adjustable bench with a leg curl section attached. Not only can you curl your legs, you can also do bicep curls because there is an attachment for that too. With a 600-pound weight capacity (including the user) this machine is going to allow you to load up quite a bit of weight. You should be able to achieve a rigorous workout with this machine.
Body-Solid GCEC340 Cam Series Leg Ext Curl Machine
The Body-Solid GCEC340 Cam Series Leg Ext Curl Machine is a little different than the other machines we have discussed thus far. The reason being, this machine is designed solely for leg curls. Customers will be glad to hear that not only can they work out their quads by performing leg extensions, they can also work out their hamstrings by performing hamstring curls. This machine falls into the medium range as far as price goes. Weighing only 30 pounds out of the box, this machine isn't too difficult to set up and place. Although Body-Solid is a less reputable brand, their products are often found to be created using high quality, sturdy materials. Also, the product comes free with a lifetime warranty. This company trusts that you will like their product and that it will do what it is supposed to do.
Valor Fitness CC-4 Adjustable Leg Curl Machine
The Valor Fitness CC-4 Adjustable Leg Curl Machine is very similar to the last machine we reviewed. While they are similar in look, there are a few differences between the two. First of all, the Valor Fitness CC-4 Adjustable Leg Curl Machine weighs around 100 pounds. Obviously, a consumer who is going to want to move their equipment around a lot is going to have to consider how much it weighs. Another difference between the two machines is that this machine is not quite as high-class as the last one.
Obviously, making high-quality gym equipment is more expensive than making low-quality pieces. Not to say that this is bad quality, just more of a basic model. But another thing to consider is whether or not it will get a ton of use. While machines at the gym have to be high quality so they don't break, machines in your home aren't going to get used as much.
Powerline PSC43X Seated Calf Machine
The Powerline PSC43X Seated Calf Machine is not technically a leg curl machine. However, it is a calf machine. The calves are very important muscles just as the rest of the muscles in the legs are. A calf machine is great for athletes or runners who want to tone the bottom section of their legs. This machine is made out of steel and comes with a ten-year warranty. It harnesses a 3:1 weight ratio as far as user weight to weight on the machine goes. It is suitable for any sized user and will adjust to fit accordingly. The platform which you will rest your feet on is angled and lined with anti-slip material. Although the machine itself is not going to cost a fortune, consumers should consider whether or not they are going to want to buy weights to use as they are not included.
Powerline PVLP156X Vertical Leg Press
Another very high-quality leg machine that we will review is the Powerline PVLP156X Vertical Leg Press. This machine is a bit different than the others we have talked about and has its own unique features. First of all, one will notice that they have to lay on their back and simply push the weight up using their legs. The machine has metal parts where weights will be added in order to challenge the muscles in the legs. Being made out of steel and having a 400-pound weight capacity, one should easily be able to get a good workout. The Powerline PVLP156X Vertical Leg Press has adjustable locking pins making it easy for use. In the box, this machine will weight around 100 pounds. While this is not a leg curl machine, it is still going to work the glutes and the hamstrings like any other leg curl machine would do.
Powertec Fitness Leg Press
The Powertec Fitness Leg Press is another leg machine that is going to provide you with any kind of intensity of a workout that you want. Similarly to the machine reviewed previously, this machine uses gravity to challenge your legs. However, this machine puts the weight at an angle rather than you being required to push the weight straight up. This is the type of high-quality machine that one would find at a lot of gyms. If you are looking for a good machine to add to your home gym, this is definitely a viable option.
With this being a big and complex piece, it is going to cost a bit more than some of the smaller ones we talked about. This piece is great for those who are already familiar with working out and who have been doing so for a while. The machine is capable of holding over 1,000 pounds so one can assume that it is meant for people on the stronger side.
Marcy Smith Cage Workout Machine Total Body Training Home Gym System with Linear Bearing MD-9010G
The Marcy Smith Cage Workout Machine Total Body Training Home Gym System with Linear Bearing MD-9010G is a complex setup, to say the least. This is one of those all-around machines for those who want to get a full body workout in the comfort of their home. This machine comes with everything you need to get a workout. Not only will you have a leg curl station, you will also have a ton more features ranging from bench pressing to bicep curling. While this is the most complex machine on the list and will have the most features, it is surprisingly not the most expensive. With that being said, it isn't cheap. If you are looking for a simple leg curl machine and that is it, this is not a good pick for you.
Body Champ BCB5860 Olympic Weight Bench with Preacher Curl, Leg Developer and Crunch Handle
The Body Champ BCB5860 Olympic Weight Bench with Preacher Curl, Leg Developer and Crunch Handle machine is a simple, cost-effective leg curl machine for beginners. It is essentially a bench press with a let curl station added on. All in all, it makes for the perfect little at home workout machine. Surprisingly, it is made from high-quality material even though it is one of the least expensive things we reviewed on this list. Some consumers would be happy to find that it holds standard Olympic sized bars and weights.
This machine is going to allow you to do bicep workouts, chest workouts, and leg workouts. If you are someone who wants to get a workout of light intensity in your home, this is going to allow you to do so. It is not too expensive or complex, but it is enough to the point where you would be satisfied using it.


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By Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Director General, European Space Agency
What do space and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have in common? What they have in common may be as remote as outer space but several examples illustrate the opposite. Space does matter for the SDGs. Since its creation in 1975, the European Space Agency (ESA) has developed a wide range of space programmes that provide useful contributions for sustainable development. And this is becoming even clearer now with the 2015 adoption of the SDGs [1]. Consider just a few examples related to some of the 17 SDGs:
SDG 2 calls for zero hunger. Managing the health of livestock is one path to that goal. ESA co-founded the VGTropics project, an information system to manage animal health data in data-sparse environments, such as developing countries in Africa. Livestock survey planning, livestock distribution, data analysis and syndromic surveillance are all supported and facilitated by a satellite network, including satellite navigation, GPS units, satellite-based telecommunication services and satellite-Earth observation. Thus, VGTropics works to offset weak capacity in some African countries to conduct diagnostics and gather coordinated information. The commercialisation of VGTropics started at the end of 2015.
SDG 3 promotes good health and well-being. Part of this is fighting the health epidemic unleashed by Ebola. During the Ebola crisis, ESA supported laboratories by providing them with satellite data thanks to an inflatable satellite antenna. This technology facilitated rapid and reliable diagnosis. The so-called B-Life system, developed within ESA's ARTES Integrated Applications Promotions programme, was used to support the Ebola treatment centre in N'Zerekore, a remote area of Guinea. B-Life enabled collaboration in real time between the on-the-ground emergency team and St Luc's Hospital in Belgium, allowing for treatment plans to be modified as patient blood samples were analysed. In December 2014, the B-Life service was registered as part of the European Emergency Capacity Response within the European Mechanism for Civil Protection managed by the European Commission.
SDG 4 focuses on quality education. One way ESA promotes this goal is through satellite-enabled links to rural schools in South Africa and Italy. ESA supports a project that will change positively the situation of remote rural schools. In partnership with Luxembourg's satellite broadband operator SESTechcom Services, ESA's Advanced Research in Telecommunication Systems Programme and Openet Technologies unveiled Satellite Way for Education (Sway4edu2) to guarantee Internet access for rural schools in South Africa and Italy that have been equipped with satellite terminals and other required materials. Such Internet-based eLearning for teachers and students fosters cultural integration among schoolchildren, boosts language learning and raises environmental awareness thanks to specific courses on local wildlife heritage and sustainable approaches to daily living.
SDG 6 supports clean water and sanitation. In 2002, ESA worked with UNESCO to launch the TIGER initiative to use Earth observation (EO) technology for improved integrated water resources management in Africa. Exploiting EO technology fills existing information gaps for effective and sustainable water resources management at national to regional scales. Guided by its own international Steering Committee, TIGER received the endorsement of the African Ministerial Council on Water. Now, the TIGER initiative aims particularly at supporting capacity-building activities and development projects in some 42 African countries. Delegates from 19 African and 10 European countries participated in TIGER's 2016 workshop held in Addis Ababa.
In these and more ways, identifying how we could better support and contribute to sustainable development requires working alongside those who are implementing measures and assessing progress towards the SDGs. Obviously, sustainable development concerns all of us. As a responsible international organisation, ESA uses its technology for humankind's development. Tackling societal challenges is one of our priorities. What we need to do now is further awareness of the potential of our programmes, be they related to Earth observation, satellite telecommunications, navigation, human spaceflight or technology, to help accomplish the SDGs. We know we can do much more than what we are doing today, and we are ready for that greater role.
[1] View a full list of examples linked to each SDG here.


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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Beet Coconut curry
22 comments:
Love the clicks...cant take my eyes off these... Love each and every one of it...ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I love beets and I love coconut...what an delightful pairing.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful combo! I love beets and I love coconut...a delightful pairing!ReplyDelete
I slowly have started waring up to beet. this one is lovely. would love to tryReplyDelete
Awesome....simply awesome...ReplyDelete
As usual beautiful pictures....ReplyDelete
Lovely clicks.. and the curry looks delicious..ReplyDelete
this sounds like comfort with a plate of rice... super awesome pics...ReplyDelete
Looking vibrant!ReplyDelete
just had a asmiliar one last week..but thtat i made with beet and potato too.,.gorgeous clciks, Simi !ReplyDelete
Lovely post Simi. Sisters are BFFs :-) Logo is very very cool. Lucky to have a talented sister.ReplyDelete
Curry is looking striking with that white background -- tempting me to try some very soon, even though no one at home really like beets :-)
btw did you make that background urself? Love that paper mache effect. Any chance of a tutorial?Replies
Pavani thanks! Yes, Made the background myself, just painted some newspaper and glued it on the board, after it had dried. It's really easy, if you run into trouble let me know, will do a post on it.Delete
Thanks Simi. That sounds pretty simple to do, will let you know if I have any trouble.Delete
Great! am looking forward to seeing it.Delete
love the bright color of beets,looks healthy n delish dear :)ReplyDelete
What a lovely idea and so simple! I just love beets but haven't come any further than simple cooking or roasting so this curry is on top of my to do list right now! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
wow! beets have always fascinated me for their deep cool and flavor!ReplyDelete
magical colours on the plate...i make this bt a bit differentReplyDelete
Lovely Beet Curry..Simi, just loved all the click..ReplyDelete
Wow this looks sooo luscious and awesome! I simply adore colorful curries, I may have to try this soon. :)ReplyDelete
The love and talent of siblings is unbeatable. The curry sounds sensational and perfect for the changing weather of April!ReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to browse. I appreciate all your comments, feedback and input. Hope you enjoy your stay :))


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Thirty Network was delighted to connect with new friends and re-connect with old friends at our 2017 Thirty Network Gathering in Pasadena, California on February 22-23.
First, a word of thanks to LifeWay Christian Resources and Asian American Center of Fuller Theological Seminary!! Sponsors help to cover the costs that make this event possible and are joining with us in advancing Asian American pastors in a multiethnic world! Thank you sponsors!
Our special guest was Daniel Im. Daniel is the Director of Church Multiplication at LifeWay Christian Resources along with various other roles in church leadership. He guided our conversations around personal leadership development and developing leadership pathways in ministry.
Daniel brought great content and he also inspired us by the very fact that he is an Asian North American making leadership impact in mainstream evangelicalism and in a multiethnic world.
And one more thing. Daniel Im has just authored a brand new book, No Silver Bullets: Five Small Shifts that will Transform Your Ministry.
The 4 talks by Daniel Im were recorded on video and can be watched online. Plus, there is a bonus 5th video with Pastor John Shin talking about taking a risk.


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A scrutiny of the PM's statements in the last 12 weeks lays bare a stunning lack of homework for a policy that has affected each of the 1.25 billion people of India.
Archis Mohan reports.
On April 5, 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party senior L K Advani launched his poll campaign in Gandhinagar, his Lok Sabha seat, with some prophetic statements.
When asked about 'protégé' Narendra Modi, Advani said: 'I don't see Modi as my protégé. I have seen him function as a party general secretary. He is a brilliant event manager.'
Prime Minister Modi's event management skills have been on display since May 26, 2014, the day he took the oath of office, but have stood out in sharper focus in the 50 days since November 8, the day he announced the note ban decision.
Even Modi's most strident detractors concede Indian democracy hasn't seen a communicator of his skill in decades.
Unfortunately, the PM overreached himself in announcing demonetisation without attention to detail, and has had to spend his and his government's political capital in subsequent weeks to keep the narrative in his favour.
That there isn't a political leader to question him, unlike when a stalwart like Jayaprakash Narayan stood against Indira Gandhi in the early 1970s, has helped his cause.
The frequent shifting of goalposts has damaged the credibility of institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India.
The impact on the economy of the note ban decision is likely to be felt over the next two years.
A negative political fallout is likely to push the PM to take ever more audacious gambles.
While the government continues to deliver the people a continuous supply of spectacles — the visuals of stashes of currency notes being seized and "'black money hoarders' arrested or a gigantic statue of Shivaji in Mumbai — a scrutiny of the PM's statements in the last 12 weeks lays bare a stunning lack of homework for a policy that has affected each of the 1.25 billion people of India.
In his November 8 address, Modi mentioned destroying 'black money' 18 times and 'fake', that is counterfeit, currency five times, as the rationale behind withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.
Not once did he mention 'digital/cashless' in the speech.
But, in subsequent public rallies, references to fake currency became incidental and to 'black money' fewer.
Instead, he extolled the advantages of a less-cash economy and advertised the government's lottery scheme for reward ing people who take to digital transactions.
In another instance of the shifting of goalposts, the initial few speeches had the PM talking about 'gain' after 50-days of 'pain,' and that they should help him build an India of their dreams.
In Belgaum on November 13, Modi even specified that the 50 days ended on December 30. He said the note ban would ensure better education, cheaper medicines for the elderly and jobs for youth.
At a rally in Agra on November 20, the PM was specific about these gains and said banks had received Rs 5 lakh crore in demonetised currency. He said banks would soon give loans at cheaper rates, particularly to the poor.
Modi said the note ban would help fund housing to the rural poor by 2022. Such promises of 'gain' have found no or little mention in his recent speeches, whether in Dehradun or Varanasi.
From promising 'gains' immediately after 50 days, Modi has increasingly spoken about how the 'pain' will start reducing after the '50 days.'
The PM has instead taken to targeting his political opponents, likening them to Pakistan and even pickpockets for opposing the note ban.
Initially, the government said political parties could deposit demonetised currency notes, but criticism forced the government to overturn this.
At a public rally in Kanpur on December 20, he welcomed the Election Commission suggestion to cap anonymous political donations to political parties at Rs 2,000. Currently, the limit is Rs 20,000.
However, the PM seems to have lost interest ever since other political parties said they welcomed the move.
In last year's Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had eased the rules relating to receiving of political donations from corporates.
There is little consensus on what the note ban decision has achieved economically, but both the PM and the Opposition will spend the next 50 days, in the run-up to the assembly polls in five states, to build a narrative for or against.
The Opposition's strategy is to make a thousand cuts to the PM's credibility.
Once that is dented, or so the Opposition believes, people will see more clearly the ills of demonetisation.
The PM, meanwhile, has portrayed this to be a fight for the rights of the poor.
Until now, people at large have kept the faith and believed in Modi's promise.
Soon, we shall know if Modi can conjure up yet another event to ensure people continue to believe in his leadership.
The next 50 days promise to be extremely interesting. Watch out for a spectacle!
Source: Rediff


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Establishing the physician-patient relationship is often a requirement of state telemedicine law, but what does it mean that the physician has in fact "established" the physician-patient relationship?
This seems like odd language, given that "establishing the physician-patient relationship" can range from a physical, in-person visit to an audiovisual conference. One thing is sure: treating a patient without having "established" the physician-patient relationship can be a violation. Physicians need to understand whether the "establishment" is a legal requirement under their state law, and what that means.
Internet Prescribing Particularly Thorny
Although there is definitely a growing trend, among states, toward emphasizing establishment of the physician-patient relationship in telemedicine, the question of whether this must be in person of "face to face" yet online (or through mobile devices) is not always addressed.
Sometimes the state telemedicine statute will actually define what is sufficient. (Often, for example, an audio-visual meeting between physician and patient will be sufficient but an audio only visit is not).
Some states will allow prescribing remotely—where the patient does not see the physician in person—provided the prescription practice is within the standard of care.
Others require that the "good faith" or "appropriate prior" examination be in-person.
The term "face to face" is, of course, ambiguous, as one can be face to face through Facetime, Skype, and other services.
In California, the Medical Board of California ("MBC") has expressed its ambivalence (or perhaps antipathy) toward "Internet prescribing."
This term "Internet prescribing" harks back to earlier days of telemedicine, which were rife with unlicensed pharmacies promoting easy access to Rx drugs online.
The old posture (well, only part of a decade or so old) is at odds today with trends around the nation toward more liberal policies with respect to prescribing without an in-person exam, so long as standard of care is met. Indeed, there is some inconsistency in MBC's position, given MBC's own statement in its page on Telehealth, that:
Physicians are held to the same standard of care, and retain the same responsibilities of providing informed consent, ensuring the privacy of medical information, and any other duties associated with practicing medicine regardless of whether they are practicing via telehealth or face-to-face, in-person visits.
California's Less Than Liberal Policy
The California Medical Board's warnings resound. In Internet Prescribing – Information for Physicians, MBC says the following:
The short answer: it's illegal to prescribe without an appropriate examination. This requirement (Business and Professions Code section 2242) existed long before the Internet was created and is the cornerstone of why Internet prescribing is illegal when a legitimate physician-patient relationship does not exist.
MBC goes on to emphasize:
Some physicians have attempted to legitimize their Internet prescribing by engaging in the review of questionnaires, which Internet users will complete, although there is no way to confirm the patient is reporting accurate or truthful information.
In-person examinations not only enhance the opportunity to confirm if a patient needs the identified medication or to rule out other medical conditions, but ensures the patient is advised of alternative treatment options and is aware of potential side effects. For some patients, certain drugs are contraindicated and serious injury, including death, can follow.
Senator Jackie Speier authored Business and Professions Code section 2242.1 which became effective in January 2001. It specifically states no person may prescribe, dispense or furnish dangerous drugs or devices via the Internet without an appropriate prior examination and medical indication therefor. A violation of this section may result in the issuance of a citation or civil penalty with a $25,000 fine per occurrence.
Internet prescribing has flourished because there is such a financial gain for the involved participants including the site operator, the physician and the pharmacist (or wholesale drug supplier). Violations occur in the state where the patient is located.
The Board has taken action against California physicians and licensees from other states for prescribing over the Internet without an appropriate prior exam, and continues to investigate cases as it becomes aware of the practice.
In Frequently Asked Questions—Internet Prescribing and Practicing, MBC reiterates that:
Business and Professions Code section 2242 states that, with very limited exceptions, prescription drugs must be prescribed by a physician after an appropriate examination has been performed and a medical indication for the prescription has been determined. Ordering drugs without a relationship with a physician is potentially dangerous.
MBC uses the term "physician," and does not address the role of mid-levels here.
In Internet Prescribing—Information for Consumers, MBC repeats its warnings, with admonitions to the consumer to not avoid the doctor's office:
While it's human nature, the avoidance of the doctor's office, in some instances, can be dangerous and even life threatening…
Many of the conditions which you may be attempting to treat have underlying medical causes that should be evaluated by your physician during an actual examination. If contemplating obtaining prescriptions through the Internet, consumers should consider the following:
- Ordering drugs without a relationship with a physician is potentially dangerous. By law, with very limited exceptions, prescription drugs must be prescribed by a physician after a good faith examination has been performed and a medical indication for the prescription has been determined. There is good reason for this, as drugs should only be prescribed after an examination is performed and the cause of the problem or condition is diagnosed. Online "consultations" cannot, with any certainty, provide enough information to make a verifiable diagnosis….
- Self-diagnosing can be dangerous, and treating a symptom without determining the underlying cause may mask symptoms that will prevent appropriate treatment of a serious, and maybe life-threatening, disease or condition.
- All drugs, particularly prescription drugs, have the potential for dangerous side effects. After the prescription is sold, it is likely that the prescribing online physician will not be available to help you. Patients need a physician with whom they have a relationship to monitor and treat their conditions for a number of very good reasons. In the event of side effects, if the condition worsens, or if there is an interaction with other drugs, each patient needs a physician who is aware of his or her condition and the medications.
Once again, MBC's posts are full of warnings and emphasize the need for a physician exam. Although MBC's posts are not law and only represent MBC's summary of relevant law, they do suggest MBC's basic enforcement posture, and should be read seriously as a warning about MBC's scrutiny in this area.
Supporting California Law
Below are some relevant statutory cites.
California Business & Professions Code, Section 4067 provides:
(a) No person or entity shall dispense or furnish, or cause to be dispensed or furnished, dangerous drugs or dangerous devices, as defined in Section 4022, on the Internet for delivery to any person in this state without a prescription issued pursuant to a good faith prior examination of a human or animal for whom the prescription is meant if the person or entity either knew or reasonably should have known that the prescription was not issued pursuant to a good faith prior examination of a human or animal…
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of this section may subject the person or entity that has committed the violation to either a fine of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per occurrence pursuant to a citation issued by the board or a civil penalty of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per occurrence….
(f) For the purposes of this section, "good faith prior examination" includes the requirements for a physician and surgeon in Section 2242….
Section 2242 provides:
(a) Prescribing, dispensing, or furnishing dangerous drugs as defined in Section 4022 without an appropriate prior examination and a medical indication, constitutes unprofessional conduct.
(Subsection (b)(1) provides an allowance for a 72-hour supply, and subsection (b)(2) deals with transmission of order in an inpatient facility.)
Section 2242.1 continues:
(a) No person or entity may prescribe, dispense, or furnish, or cause to be prescribed, dispensed, or furnished, dangerous drugs or dangerous devices, as defined in Section 4022, on the Internet for delivery to any person in this state, without an appropriate prior examination and medical indication, except as authorized by Section 2242.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of this section may subject the person or entity that has committed the violation to either a fine of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per occurrence pursuant to a citation issued by the board or a civil penalty of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per occurrence.
(c) The Attorney General may bring an action to enforce this section and to collect the fines or civil penalties authorized by subdivision (b)….
Section 5.12 (Internet Prescribing) of MBC's publication, Guide to the Laws Governing the Practice of Medicine by Physicians and Surgeons, emphasizes these points:
Computer-related violations of California state law regarding health care are occurring on the Internet. Business and Professions Code §2242.1 (Prescribing, dispensing, or furnishing dangerous drugs or devices on Internet), requires that a physician provide a patient with an appropriate prior examination and that there exist a medical indication before prescribing, dispensing or furnishing a dangerous drug. Violation of this law may result in a fine of up to $25,000 for each occurrence. Essential components of proper prescribing include performing and documenting a physical examination that includes obtaining a legitimate medical history, engaging in sufficient dialogue to form a treatment opinion, determining the risks and benefits of the drug or treatment regimen, scheduling follow-up appointments to assess therapeutic outcome and maintaining an adequate and accurate medical record before prescribing any medication for the first time. Telephone interviews, Internet questionnaires or online consultations are not appropriate or acceptable by law, and fail to meet the minimum components of an appropriate prior examination since they cannot, with any certainty, provide enough information to make a verifiable diagnosis.
Even if MBC is not currently active in enforcement in this area, the seriousness of the Board's online statements bears noting.
On its webpage describing telemedicine, the California Medical Board (CMB) appears to default to the standard of care as the test as to whether telemedicine is permissible; however, on its webpage concerning Internet prescribing, CMB states that the law prohibits prescribing, without an "appropriate prior examination," notwithstanding that standard of care may be satisfied or that it might be considered within the range of acceptable professional practice by peers not to have an in person exam (for example, in some tele-dermatology). On this page, CMB cites California Business & Professions Code, Section 2242.
Notably, as of October 11, 2019, the California legislature amended and liberalized Section 2242 via AB 1264, to provide that an appropriate prior examination does not require a synchronous interaction between the patient and the licensee and can be achieved through the use of telehealth, as specified, provided that the licensee complies with the appropriate standard of care. Thus, 2242 now provides:
"Prescribing, dispensing, or furnishing dangerous drugs as defined in Section 4022 without an appropriate prior examination and a medical indication, constitutes unprofessional conduct. An appropriate prior examination does not require a synchronous interaction between the patient and the licensee and can be achieved through the use of telehealth, including, but not limited to, a self-screening tool or a questionnaire, provided that the licensee complies with the appropriate standard of care."
Cal. Bus. And Professions Code § 2242.
Yet even so, there are also standard of care concerns, as noted in a 2019 disciplinary action by the Medical Board of California entitled, In re Richard J. Holmes, M.D
Other States Have Varying Telemedicine Prescribing Rules
We've written before about evolving law in this area. See for example:
Telemedicine prescribing position softened by North Carolina Medical Board to allow virtual examination and evaluation
Telemedicine laws continue to push forward to keep pace with telehealth market practices.
Florida Telemedicine and Telemedicine Prescribing Standards Effective
Florida's Standards for Telemedicine Practice and Standards for Telemedicine Prescribing Practice are now effective.
Telemedicine laws expand as Arkansas legislates to encourage telemedicine use
Arkansas has enacted statute encouraging telemedicine use.
The bottom line is to understand that even though state laws are increasingly turning a tolerant and even benevolent eye toward telemedicine, prescribing—and particularly, prescribing controlled substances—can raise regulatory red flags. Some states only require that the physician-patient relationship be "established;" some require that this be in person while others allow an audiovisual consult to suffice. Other states prohibit prescribing without an in-person prior examination; some states allow this exam to be done by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (under appropriate supervision and standardized procedures or a delegation of services agreement, respectively).


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Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Perfect Card ~ friendship ~ personalized gifts
JOINING some fabulous linking parties .. check under Blog Hop tab and join the fun!!!
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Beautiful card and it sounds like your BBQ was great!
Headed over to the Royal Ribbon to take a look. Thanks for the link.
Enjoy your weekend,
Dearest Celia,ReplyDelete
You are so nice for giving 'A' a shout out for the Suburban Princess' Royal Ribbon. This is the most clever idea indeed and such a personal touch for adding to any gift. It makes it stand out from the crowd.
Yeah, that card was funny too, like artwork done with the two of you in mind.
Have a wonderful and restful weekend with lots of love,
That card is too cute and how funny it's just like you and your friend!ReplyDelete
The perfect card, and the carefully chosen gifts were a joy to see here.ReplyDelete
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I adore my Royal Ribbons. I have two sets, one with my blog's title and one that says "made by adrienne" with a little heart in between. I can hardly wait to make something as a gift and wrap it up with my adorable ribbons. xo, A
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That is such a gorgeous, thoughtful gift -- you must have wonderful friends. : )
Just stopping by also to let you know I mentioned you in last week's Fabulous Fridays for 1 July on "Becks and the City":
Hopefully it sent a few extra visitors your way.
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It was lots of fun picking everything out for you :O)
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What a thoughtful gift. I love the card. Very cute idea. How are you? I haven't visited you forever so I was so glad to see your comment on my blog. Hope you are having a wonderful summer. Enjoy your week!! (By the way, I'm making the drunken spaghetti for dinner today! Yum....ReplyDelete
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I hope you've enjoyed reading these snippets of Anthony's and my love story–"Our Story"–so far! Click here if you'd like to catch up on previous installments. It was late at night—going on 10:30 as we stood talking in the community center parking lot. I needed to get home, and let Anthony go […]
Our Story: Of Good Friday, Little Girls, and Opening Hearts
I hope you've been enjoying reading snippets of Anthony's and my story so far! If you've missed earlier installments, feel free to check them out here. I stood in the darkened church that Good Friday, my heart a mingle of emotions. Beside me stood Anthony—the first time we had worshipped together. He […]Good Friday, love story
Our Story: Of "Getting to Know You," Virginia Reels, and a Certain Waltz
I hope you've been continuing to enjoy Anthony's and my love story! If you'd like to read the first two installments, click here and here. Anthony and I were on our second official "outing," to the local arboretum where he invited me to visit. While I still felt a bit shy and awkward—especially […]Getting to Know You song, love story
Our Story: Of First Dates, Critique Partners, and Facebook Messages
I hope you are enjoying this series! Read the first installment here. Anthony and I had just had our first date. And I felt rather discouraged. It's not that we hadn't had a pleasant time—we had. He'd taken me to see the new movie Saving Mr. Banks, and I'd greatly enjoyed it. I […]First Dates, Saving Mr. Banks
Our Story: How I Didn't Fall in Love at First Sight
I didn't fall in love at first sight with my husband. In fact, when I first saw Anthony, I thought he was interested in someone else. Which he was, at the time. And when we first went out, I was actually interested in someone else. But I'm getting ahead of the story. […]love at first sight, marriage


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July 20, 2016, 1020 hrs.
We have been driving for over an hour and it's all stony mountains, the grey #Chenab (#Chandrabhaga), and the glorious sky. There's no vegetation, not a shrub not grass nothing. And since we are now abreast with the river, it's a delight to get down and walk along, and think of washing up and feeling the sun on my face after the wash even as the wind tries to blow me away. 😃
Back in the city if you are seeing the same scene every day and doing the same activities, it tends to get to you. Why is it different up here?


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knot genus?
polynomial knot invariants
Kauffman bracket?
Related concepts:
topology (point-set topology, point-free topology)
see also differential topology, algebraic topology, functional analysis and topological homotopy theory
Basic concepts
fiber space, space attachment
Extra stuff, structure, properties
Kolmogorov space, Hausdorff space, regular space, normal space
sequentially compact, countably compact, locally compact, sigma-compact, paracompact, countably paracompact, strongly compact
mapping spaces: compact-open topology, topology of uniform convergence
Basic statements
closed subspaces of compact Hausdorff spaces are equivalently compact subspaces
open subspaces of compact Hausdorff spaces are locally compact
quotient projections out of compact Hausdorff spaces are closed precisely if the codomain is Hausdorff
compact spaces equivalently have converging subnet of every net
continuous metric space valued function on compact metric space is uniformly continuous
paracompact Hausdorff spaces equivalently admit subordinate partitions of unity
injective proper maps to locally compact spaces are equivalently the closed embeddings
locally compact and second-countable spaces are sigma-compact
Analysis Theorems
A singular knot is a smooth map (or isotopy class of smooth maps) which is not an embedding. That is, it is not a knot. Singular knots come in various flavours according to the ways in which it is possible to fail to be an embedding. One of the simplest type of singular knot is where the only failures allowed are simple double points. That is, places where the curve intersects itself transversally, and at the intersection only two threads intersect.
Formally, has a (simple) double point at if with and are linearly independent.
Singular knots are an important piece of the theory of Vassiliev finite type invariants of knots.
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