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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TEGUCIGALPA 002556 SIPDIS SENSITIVE WHA/CEN, DRL, AND EB E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KJUS, KDEM, PGOV, ECON, PHUM, HO SUBJECT: TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL RATES HONDURAS AMONG THE MOST CORRUPT IN THE REGION REF: TEGUCIGALPA 01927 1. (U) SUMMARY: On August 29, Transparency International released its 2002 Corruption Perceptions Index ranking Honduras 71 of 102 countries analyzed. Honduras scored 2.7 on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being a perfect score) - the same score it received in 2001. The CPI highlighted the fact that Honduras is the third most corrupt country in Central America, trailing Nicaragua and Guatemala. END SUMMARY. --------- THE INDEX --------- 2. (U) Transparency International (TI) is the world,s leading non-governmental organization dedicated to fighting corruption. It is an international organization based in Germany, which has more than 80 independent national chapters around the world. First initiated in 1995, the 2002 CPI draws on 14 different surveys that derive information from both residents and expatriates - including business people, academia and risk analysts. The CPI does not measure the prevalence of actual corruption, but rather measures the degree to which corruption is perceived to exist among public officials and politicians. The index provides a snapshot of the views decision-makers who make key decisions on investment and trade. The purpose of the CPI is to build public awareness about corruption and to increase pressure on governments to directly address the issue. 3. (U) TI defines corruption as the abuse of public office for private gain. TI considers a variety of factors, including the tendency of a country to receive international bribes, the illicit enrichment of public officials, national codes of conduct, the capability to identify cronyism, transparency in the government acquisition system and public access to information. -------------------------- HONDURAS RECEIVES BAD MARK -------------------------- 4. (U) On August 29, TI released its 2002 CPI that ranked Honduras number 71 out of a total of 102 countries analyzed. Honduras received a score of 2.7 on a scale of 1 to 10 - 10 indicating the lowest level of corruption, or a "perfect" score. This is the same score Honduras received in the 2001 CPI. According to the CPI Honduras is the third most corrupt country in Central America, trailing only Nicaragua and Guatemala (both with a score of 2.5). Costa Rica led the Central American countries with a score of 4.5, while Chile received the highest mark in all of Latin America with a score of 7.5. 5. (U) German Espinal, coordinator of the technical agency for the Honduran National Anticorruption Commission, said that Honduras,s ranking in the CPI reflects deterioration of the country,s democratic credibility, and signals the challenge the government faces in trying to gain public confidence. ---------------------------- BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE ---------------------------- 6. (U) President of TI Peter Eigen underscored the fact that there have been a number of setbacks "to the credibility of democratic rule" in Latin America in the past year. Argentina joined Honduras, Panama, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Haiti and Paraguay with a score of 3 or less in the CPI 2002. Peru, Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela and Ecuador all received lower scores in 2002 than in 2001. With scores plunging in many Latin American countries, some observers opine that Honduras,s score is not so bad. ------- COMMENT ------- 7. (SBU) Reftel outlines recent anticorruption efforts in Honduras and provides a summary of the strides that have been made. There is no question that corruption is still pervasive in Honduras, but there has been some measurable progress. However, the positive developments that have occurred have not been enough to adequately address the problem, and as reflected in the CPI, the public confidence of Hondurans has not improved. PIERCE
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Learning Journeys by Joy Mather and Sue Atkinson is a valuable handbook for tutors and managers in adult education working with people with mental health difficulties.
There has not been much available to those in this field, and with the passing of the Disability Discrimination Act (Part 4) and the establishment of the National Service Framework for Mental Health, this book fills the gap.
The first section looks at mental health, and the discrimination, social exclusion and attached stigma suffered by those with such disabilities.
There are heartening case studies about personal learning journeys that illustrate the immense value of adult education opportunities, not simply in the active promotion of mental health but in the life-enhancing benefits of social inclusion.
The handbook outlines clear "thinking and talking" activities that individual practitioners can use to stimulate discussion and reflect on current practice and action points to enable organisations to plan their provision. The "learning journey" is not just that of the individual with mental health problems but also of those seeking to help.
The chapter on "Looking After Yourself" deals sensitively with the stresses that may be felt by those working in this specialist area, and highlights action that organisations can take to protect staff.
The book concludes with useful appendices on support services, diagnosis, the Disability Discrimination Act, the National Service Framework, and includes useful contact details.
This handbook will be of great value to those with responsibilities in this field, and of great interest to the sympathetic lay reader. The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education is running an interactive and participatory conference in London on February 12 to promote the work and the handbook.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! Exposure to sun, tiny sleeps during the night, age, all these prone to a panda eyes and more accurately... DARK CIRCLE! Oh my gosh! I knew, right? This is one of my most concerns around my face and did any one of you outside there facing the problem just like me? Why on earth I keep mention all these? Well, the reason why I said so is because last month I drop by Etude House at Gurney Plaza, Penang. One of the most my favorite products of Etude House is their Etude House Collagen Eye Patch!
The packaging was so lovely and comes with a pair of collagen eye patch. It claims that it is enriched with collagen to revitalise and improves appearance around eyes. Did you know that our under eyes area is too delicate? Which is why we need to care it in early ages to avoid like wrinkles in future. By the way, the price for this eye collagen is just around RM 9.90 if I am not mistaken.
Here is my tried and tested of this eye patch. Honestly, it is filled with moisturizer and one thing that I like the most about this eye patch is the eye patch itself is so thin, making it easier to absorb. Do I mention that it is faster absorbption too? . Unlike the other eye masks that I have tried before, most of them came in thick layer which making my eyes unbearable to breath somehow!
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Well, at least I have one hate but that doesn't make me stop to love this eye patch. Shall I purchased it again in future? Absolutely!
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Marketplace underwent extensive renovations this summer, and changes have continued since school started. Among the changes have been the removal of to-go cups and the use of china instead of plastic dishes.
The new faces on Ninth Street in the upcoming year will include several eateries and a 229-unit apartment complex.
The Social Justice Fellowship pushed for by BSA and DSG is set to launch, with progress still needed on pre-orientation and orientation programs that the groups hope to implement in the future.
The University is installing air-conditioning in all dormitories on East Campus as the next step in its plan to install central air-conditioning for all freshmen residence halls.
The Power House building in Durham's Innovation District is one of many the investments Duke has made to help the city's revitalization effort.
An addition to Cameron Indoor Stadium will create a bigger lobby into the venue and allow for hospitality services.
Construction on the addition to Cameron Indoor Stadium is expected to continue into October 2016.
A policy preventing visiting students from having independent access to recreational facilities like Wilson Gym was recently reversed.
Duke's storm water reusage reclamation pond opened May 8 and also features a walking path and amphitheater.
Ego, a new app developed by Duke students gives users a platform to share their favorite selfies and has gained approximately 1,100 followers since May 11. | Photo Illustration by Georgia Parke
A panel of scholars discussed genetic ancestry testing after Mark Anthony Neal (first from the right), professor of African and African American studies, learned more about his genetic lineage when his test results were revealed.
A University policy barring visiting students from purchasing memberships to recreational facilities like Wilson Gym on campus came under fire last week.


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Oxford Kitchens & bathrooms have been appointed a "Metris Studio" showing the beautiful range of contemporary curved units and other kitchen solutions. They are also a design and displaying outlet for Miele and Siemens Appliances showing a large cross section of both of these products.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AStateRedWolves.com) – Two Arkansas State men's golfer will compete at the 107th Southern Amateur Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods running from July 17-20.
Redshirt junior Alex Hewitt and senior Easton Key will compete in the 107th edition of the tournament, which dates back to 1902. Key qualified for the tournament after winning the Mississippi State Amateur golf tournament earlier this summer with a 4-under-par 68 at the Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Miss. Hewitt qualified for the event after he finished in a tie for eighth at the Arkansas State Amateur tournament with an even-par 72 at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, Ark.
"This is the first time in a while we have had two players in the Southern Amateur Tournament, which is one of the premiere amateur tournaments in the nation," ASU head men's golf coach Steve Johnson said. "Both Easton and Alex have played well all summer and finished in the top 10 in their respective state tournaments and this is a direct result of their hard work they have put in this summer.
Key was one of the Red Wolves' top performers on the course this past season, and took home medalist honors at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate tournament in Kansas. He had a 75.2 stroke average and turned in a low round of 69 on the season. Hewitt finished the 2012-13 season with a stroke of 78.2 and turned in a low round of 70 during the year.
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As you might imagine, I've had some trouble with family and the safety of family in my past. That trouble, that childhood where I was stuck for so many years, has both helped me and hurt me, but overall, it has shaped me into the human I have become. For that, I can begin to have compassion with myself for the sticky spots I still have, for the areas in my past where I am still processing through, with the gentle awareness that I can be whomever I want to be in this moment now.
This weekend is a bit of a magical one for me–first, yesterday was the anniversary of my mother and stepfather. Second, today is my brother's birthday. Third, tomorrow will be the last day my sister-in-law will be pregnant (scheduled cesarean early Monday morning). I'm acknowledging that these three events are so much more important to me this year than any other time. And I'm excited to share why.
In my previous post on Father's Day, I talked a little about my stepfather. 27 years ago yesterday, he married my mother, and he married all of us kids too. 27 years ago, I was gifted an amazing gift that only recently have I been able to fully appreciate. The gift of presence, the gift of kindness, the gift of stability, the gift of unconditional love, the gift of family. While my stepfather not only got my mom but all of us, I also got my stepfather's inspiring and loving family to call my own. Only very recently have I been able to realize that the only one standing in between my relationship with these amazing individuals was me. I felt so much pressure by my biological father and my siblings to stay separate from my stepfather that I never fully integrated. But they have always been there to love me, to care for me, to inspire me.
My stepfather came from a wonderful home, with a mom who chose to be a mom even though she had a master's degree and was a concert cellist. She taught her children to achieve, but not at the expense of enjoying their lives. She taught them to have a full spectrum of emotions. She taught them love.
When my stepfather came into the picture, this was foreign to all of us. But because I was so young, I remember that my favorite times in my childhood were around him–playing bocce on the beach, playing croquet in the front yard, attending baseball games, cheering on local sports teams, learning new card games, playing handball, running in three legged races at company picnics, and hula hooping. We watched TGIF together, and he always imitated Steve Urkel. We rapped to the Fresh Prince together, we went to tons of movies. He was the best part of my childhood… Until I was told not to love him. Until I was told to choose him or my siblings in loyalty. Looking back now, I made the mistake of not choosing him. For their 27th anniversary, I choose him back. I choose him, I choose fun, I choose unconditional love. Because it chose me all those years ago… And it's still there.
Two things have opened up my eyes to this experience even more than just my trauma work: I met someone whose traits mirrored those of my stepdad and I found myself profoundly grateful for the man who was my father the more I fell in love with that man I was dating. It really empowered me to grapple with those narratives about why I felt I needed to choose all those years ago. It empowered me to be curious about the choices and perceptions I have had in the past. It's hard work, but I was so curious about the patterning between these two very important people in my life that I just wanted to dive deeper and deeper into my trauma to ensure that nothing could get in the way of enjoying the fun, silly parts of life.
The second reason for my increase in gratitude is that my brother, whose birthday it is today, married my sister-in-law a couple months back. She is pregnant with their first child, and is scheduled to have a cesarean in about 24 hours from now. My brother has two daughters from previous relationships, which means that my sister-in-law chose to be a step mom. At the wedding, my brother and sister in law also chose to include my nieces in the wedding, creating a new family, full of love and respect and admiration. The most beautiful, touching moment was my sister in law's vows she wrote to my nieces. It was the most beautiful, inspiring, loving moment I have ever encountered at a wedding, and it caused me to reach behind me and grab my stepfather's hand… Something I have never done before. That moment taught me how much of a choice it is for someone to choose a family that already is in place… To choose to come into something broken and make something new, together.
My brother, who doesn't have the relationship I do with my stepfather, now has an understanding of how it feels to create a new family from something broken, and we've forged a bond together in vulnerability and bravery. And we're not perfect at these new feelings by any means. What it teaches me, though, is that we're all on such different timetables with regard to the lessons we learn. What's important is to learn them… At any point. He's an amazing father, someone who broke the cycle of abuse my father perpetuated. Now, he's showing again his devotion to family to choose as a partner a woman so loving, so independent, so intelligent to be the mother and stepmother to his children. I'm so proud to be his sister, to be an aunt to his children, and I can only hope that one day, I can bring children and a partner into the family he and I are starting to recreate out of the rubble of the broken family from which we came. While we don't always agree or get along, I now know that he understands the bond I have with my parents and the love that comes from that. He also is ridiculously supportive of my love for the mother of his other daughter, from whose home I'm typing this tonight. My sister in spirit, though no longer in law, and one of my dearest friends.
Family is what we make. Family is dynamic and fluid and frustrating. But family, at the end of the day, are those individuals who love you when the chips are low, when you need a good belly laugh, who you can trust with your vulnerability, with whom you can celebrate it all. I'm so grateful to be slowly identifying those who are my blood and not who are family. Every day is less lonely, every place more like home.


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There is a teeny town in northeast Texas Hill Country, right next to Kerrville, called Ingram. It was the first time since being in Texas that I saw actual hills. ("Hill Country" is a misnomer… what they call hills in Texas, they don't acknowledge as a change in elevation in California.)
Ingram is home to fewer than 2,000 people, and there's a large gap in the population between the upper and lower income brackets. One of two things generally define the two: lots of silver jewelry from a local, quasi-famous jewelry shop, or lots of tattoos and piercings. The people weren't as openly friendly as much of the Texas country. They stick to themselves, but many are friendly once they decide you're okay.
Below are several photos from around town. The captions tell the story. The cute tiny church is at the end.


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David Isaiah Allard
David Isaiah Allard of Corinth, St. David who resided at Mardigras, passed away on Friday 1st September, 2017 at the age of 51
He was the Husband of: Earla Allard, Step Father of: Asha Ogilvie Greenidge, Son of: Ann Allard
Brother of: Raymond, Paulo, Winston, Kenneth, Wilton, Barbara, Magdaline and Cynthia Allard in Grenada, Gloria Layne in Trinidad, Deborah Smith, Judith Alexander and Brendon Ogilvie, Brother in law of: Marilyn and Barrington Hamilton, Allison and Albert Bain, Cecilia Bain, June Allard, Edward Layne, Errol and George Ogilvie
Many Nieces and Nephews including: Shirline, Lisa, Roselyn, Donna, Marva and Beverlyn in Canada, Keisha and Willie in Trinidad, Ichard, Anthony, Wilton and Junior, Close friend of: Sheron and Garfield Calliste, Cheryl Augustine, Eberna Whyte, Joan Scott, Naomi Sayers, Anthea and Peter Neckles
Many other relatives and friends including: Wendy Bethel, Pastor Esther Baptiste and members of House of Prayer Sanctuary, Bishop Cecil and Marie Jacob, Pastor Joseph Mitchell and members of Prayer of faith Sanctuary, Pastor Devon Rachea, the Ogilvie, Allard, Harris, Mahon, St. Bernard and Ramirez families, friends and neighbours of Corinth, St. David and Mardigras, St. George
Funeral Service on Wednesday 13th September, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Garden of Prayer, St. Paul's and Entombment at the Mt. Airy Cemetery
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I'm terribly sorry for your loss. May our Creator's promises at Revelation 21:4; 22:1,2 and John 5:28,29 bring you comfort in this difficult time.


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Hi, so I got a 2 lovely shades of pink net for doing my wedding favours but I'm trying to figure out what the ideal diameter of the net should be?
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Another FB meme…
by stephenpalmersf
So… I was tagged by Em Tett for the "10 Novels That Have Stayed With You" meme… and here we go for mine.
Gene Wolfe, The Book Of The New Sun
Brian Aldiss, Helliconia
Frank Herbert, Dune
The "big three" of my SF, if you like, these are books I really enjoy re-reading from time to time, and which I think have made a huge impact on SF. I'm also a big fan of the film of Dune.
Tolkien, Lord Of The Rings/The Hobbit
The first and the best, never to be surpassed.
Peter Dickinson, The Weathermonger
Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland
There is something about The Weathermonger (the first novel of The Changes to be published, although it turned out to be the third in the trilogy) that for some reason resonates with me. I re-read it about once a year. I think it must be something to do with the scenario of opening up England to pre-industrial forces, removing cars and machines from the land… a fantasy of mine! It's a wonderful book.
Richard Adams, Watership Down
Jack Vance, Lyonesse
China Mieville, Perdido Street Station/The Scar
Three marvellous fantasies that never lose their appeal. Lyonesse is for me Vance's best work, although in volume three he did lose the thread a bit.
John Wyndham, The Day Of The Triffids
Looking at this list, I see that the authors are all white Western men. But all the books above, with the single exception of Perdido Street Station, I read as a much younger man, when there were fewer women getting genre fiction published and almost no non-whites. My reading has broadened considerably since then, and I am a keen supporter of non-Western authors. But I think the theme of "books that have stayed with you" does tug you down the path of books that made an impact when you were a teenager, or even younger – and the list above is almost entirely of novels I read when much younger.


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Style Inspiration For the Season
Fashion is not something that I feel I really have the time to think about these days. I love traditional fall colours(greys and blacks, reds and oranges, forest greens, dark colours) and wardrobe staples (plaids and tweets, cardigans, boots, capes, scarves, hats, wool materials) and lots of layers.
Here's a couple things I like from Tango (there's lots more in the brick and mortar store this season, a great black and white herringbone scarf for instance, and some lovely mittens), a blazer and a necklace.
This Burberry Prorsum collection has some great men's wear I would wear , but I don't like the women's collection. Also, the silly duck faces the models are making are ridiculous.
I like this from Salvatore Ferragamo's fall 2011 collection:
I also love what I see from Salvatore Ferragamo's fall 2012-13 collection:
I like the classic glamour from Paola Frani fall 2012:
I am loving some peices from the fall 2012 collections Les Copains, Aquilano Rimondi, and Antonio Marrass. Here are a few of my favourites (all the pictures in the following picture come from this fashion blog. They have very good picture coverage of a lot of fashion collections):


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This is to the lady in the silver sedan with the Christian fish symbol on her bumper who nearly ran over my four year old son and me in the crosswalk yesterday.
It seems to me that if you are going to be so bold as to put something like that on your car that you have a special responsibility to act in a manner befitting your proclamation. You didn't.
Why does it often seem like the people who are so quick to proclaim themselves Christian are the ones who act the least like it?


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I hate it with a passion.
Why must it
be so random
in the way
it picks the lives
which it chooses
to destroy?
But other illness
does that too.
This one's such
a fucking bully,
that's what
I really hate.
Why must it pick
out those –
squash their potential,
waste their lives
and kill them young?
Why can't it kill
the bastards too?
I suppose I know it must.
but every now and then,
what occurs to me
is that its them
– the bastards –
who survive.
Perhaps that is
the reason
that its me
who's still alive!
I am posting this today on an anniversary of my own sobriety just as a reminder to myself.
24 Responses to "Addiction"
Which anniversary is this for you? Life has a way of dealing out the things that can teach us the most about becoming more spiritual and fully human…we just have to agree to that.
I just want to acknowledge your sobriety anniversary on here too. It's a wonderful achievement one day at a time.
The poem is a very powerful reminder for me. Thank you for posting it.
I also want to say thank you for everything you have passed on to me which has helped towards getting me where I am today. You are truly leading by example.
Lots of love
Yes David, it does do that, alright… I recently had my 25th, myself… You, though my friend, are no bastard.. Loved this truth as told by you!!
Happy day, David!
Nifty ink.
Twelve Steps without Walls.
~ grinning ~
David ~ your a wonder! You really are….It's an honor to know you….
Hi, twenty-two years ago I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting and told them my partner had gone away for six weeks to get sober and I had to learn these 12 Steps before he got back and what was the quickest way please.
There was a lot of very solid recovery in that meeting and in time I came to be so grateful for having been "mixed up" with an alcoholic because it gave me the 12 step programme which has been both the best thing I have ever done and the most painful. It took a long time to learn about detatchment and to accept that the world could manage without me running it (I still have occasional doubts).
Yes, it is "one day at a time" but at its best it is "this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it".
Happy anniversary to you too!


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So Superbowl Sunday compelled me to have a very waistline unfriendly gathering at my house with a few people, pre-Valentine's Day (which I hate). I made penne with vodka sauce and these OMGAMAZING cupcakes I found in the (apparently) new-favorite Cupcakes! book. There was also carmelized onion and rosemary bread courtesy of the Crazy Greek which totes gave me a food boner and coconut macaroon that Leighleigh made and DOUGHNUTS. We all left 75 pounds heavier. But the MORAL of the story is that you need to make these cupcakes posthaste. The ingredient list is simple, making them is simple, they look simple, and they will make your brains fall out of your head. I found that the Sticky Fudge Frosting (which truly lives up to its name) makes enough for 2 dozen, while the cupcake recipe itself only makes 1 dozen, so I just HAD to make another batch tonight. And even though it wasn't baked, I'm going to post that penne with vodka sauce recipe. It got rave reviews and made some fucking badass leftovers. Why are you still sitting there reading this?? MAKE THE GODDAMN CUPCAKES ALREADY. But just in case you're curious, I spend my evening on VD watching the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the SHIT out of the Pittsburgh Penguins. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. It was rad. Okay, now go make the cupcakes.
Butter Cake Cupcakes
- 1 1/4 cup CAKE flour (it's important that it's cake flour, trust)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Preheat oven to 350. Line 12 muffin tin cups with liners.
- Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl and set aside (I don't have a sifter, so I just whisked it for awhile.)
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until each is blended. Add vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes.
- Add flour mixture (at low speed, duh) and milk, alternating in 3 and 2 parts, respectively. Mix until just incorporated and the batter looks smooth.
- Fill liners with about 1/4 cup batter and bake 19-22 minutes, or until tops spring back when you push them. Cool cupcakes in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan to cool on wire rack for as long as you can possibly stand it.
Sticky Fudge Frosting
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbl. unsalted butter
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Put chocolate, butter, condensed milk, and salt in a heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler and place it over, but not touching, a saucepan on barely simmering water. (Pyrex is your best friend here.)
- Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate and butter have melted and the frosting is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from water and stir in the vanilla.
- Scrape chocolate mixture into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until frosting thickens further and cools to lukewarm, about 2 minutes.
- Elinor says to frost the cupcakes immediately, but I say you should let the stuff stand about 10-20 minutes to let it thicken further and it's SO MUCH EASIER to spread. I wouldn't lie to you! Use a small spatula to frost them, then consume and pretend they have no calories.


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We had a very good discussion about socialism at our last meeting. I believe that a large percentage of people who call themselves liberal or Democrat really do not support the positions that the modern day Democrat party stands for. A good way to determine if someone truly believes in Leftist ideology is to view this video from Dennis Prager that can be found on our blog: https://westside912.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/are-you-a-liberal/ I think the video does a good job describing why so many people believe they are liberal when they most likely are not. You can also refer anyone to Mr. Prager's website http://www.prageruniversity.com/ where they can take the test "Are You a Liberal?" http://my.ewebtest.com/slea_showassessment.asp
We also talked about the attached document. Since I believe that a significant percentage of people who identify themselves as Democrats are actually conservative, I thought I would put together a document that would help explain what socialism is. If you come across an open-minded person who may not understand the Leftist ideology that they vote for, this document along with the video and test may open their eyes. This is not meant to dissuade true Leftists from their cause. It should be used to make sure a person truly understands the difference between left and right. Once they understand they can then decide for themselves which side best fits their own code of ethics. The information in the documents was gathered from multiple sources but mainly from listening to Dennis Prager's radio show. He is a very thoughtful man and I encourage you to visit the website listed above and view the many videos he has available. I have also put the information on the blog for easy reference.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday September 14th – 5,000 Year Leap
Monday September 19th – 9-12 meeting
Wednesday November 30th – 9-12 meeting
All meetings are at the Green Township library and they begin at 7 PM.
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The restaurant in under new management and is now El Encanto Dos sister restauanrt to the one in Cave Creek you can check it out http://www.elencantorestaurants.com/ and is even better than before! They built a huge patio covered patio with Ocotillo branches and vines and plants all around, a fireplace on one end and seating in front of a little man made creek on the other side. .
The bull riding was to be held at the Buffalo Chip Saloon so we were able to secure a parking place there and strolled (limped) to Harold's restaurant next door. Caught a glimpse of a pig race.


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Hi guys. Most of you may know what power shoulder blazer is, but to those who don't… then today is your lucky day! Power shoulder blazer is not actually a new fashion trend, if I can remember this correctly, it was from 2 years ago. I really love power shoulder blazer since it really makes your shoulder… hmmm. I can't even explain it. It just looks so nice! LOL
The weather today was deceiving! That's the right adjective for that! Man, I thought it would be so warm outside since the light was shining so bright, but I WAS WRONG! It was -5 degrees celsius when I was doing this shot! Pfft. Oh well. This is better though, at least there's some sun!!
I just realized that my pants are kinda dirty. I had to carry my little kid to my car so I guess it was his dirty shoes. Haha.
Oh, and Lyre took all the photos. If you wonder who Lyre is… then read my other blogs! 🙂
I know I've told you howmuch I love my trousers! I hope you see in these photos why I love them!
Top: Urban Outfitters ($59); Bottom: Mango (Php 1,900 or ~$49);
Power shoulder Blazer: Forever21 ($40)
This Mango trousers that I got from the Philippines is one of my favourite trousers!! I love how it fits so perfectly! I got a lot of compliment every time I wear this pair! I love Mango! I know they have some branches here in Canada, but not here in Calgary. They do online shopping though! 🙂
Here's a close up of my blazer! Ohhh. My top is really daring if you see it in person. It has a cutout in the middle… where basically people can see everything… well that doesn't work for me. I do not even have.. booo.. you know it. LOL
Shoes: Aldo ($140)
You know how I love folding my trousers. 🙂
While I was posting these photos this afternoon, I just thought of something. I know for some Filipinos out there, you would notice how clean Canada's streets are. YES!! They're super clean, it's rare that you would see any trash or anything on the street. No pollution – land, air, water…
That's what I hope Philippines would have in the future. Don't worry, if I become the President of Ph, I would do all those, and give pair of JC, Gold Dot, or Das to everybody!! YAAAYY! LOL
If you are more of a ballet-shoes person and you live in Philippines, then read this! My Gold Dot LOVES are going to release BLANC collection soon!!! I know it will be in tomorrow or the next day!
I don't know if they're having wedges, platforms, etc. but I love their flats!! Here's a sneak peak they posted on their Facebook fan page!
These ones come in black and gold and they're only Php 995. LETS BE METALLIC!!!
I know you may be thinking that this looks weird… but I have to tell you, as a shoe lover… I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS!!! Seriously, this for sure is another best-seller! I can imagine my feet wearing this pair… looks like my feet are floating since it does not really cover my whole foot, just imagine that!! And it's two-way! You can have the strap, or not! 2-in-1 isn't that cool!?!?! 😀
I LOVE MY GD people, they are soooo nice. I actually gain friends through their facebook fan page which is always nice!
Can't wait for my brother to go home to the Philippines so he can get me another 10 pairs of GD!!!!!!! LOVE LVOE ELOV!! hahahaha


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What could be nicer than your own beachside villa in Bali boasting a plunge pool, ocean views and personal chauffeur? For some, owning the debt that built it.
Dollar-denominated bonds of Indonesian developers, including those building luxury projects on its main resort island, are outperforming. Property firms have issued almost half of ex-government dollar notes outstanding in the nation as they bypass local lending curbs, Bloomberg-compiled data show. Their debt has returned an average 5.4 percent this year, while paper in other industries has lost 0.3 percent.
Bali's surf, volcanic-brick architecture and rice-paddy landscapes are high on wish lists of millionaires seeking beachfront havens, with top home prices rising 15 percent last year. The island is a bright spot in an economy growing at the slowest pace since 2009, as corporate governance is clouded by more than $3 billion of defaults on U.S. currency notes in the past seven years.
"As a foreigner, if you want to buy for capital appreciation, fine, but do remember Indonesia is a high-risk market. Regulations and policy keep changing," said Jacintha Poh, an analyst at Moody's Investors Service in Singapore. "The residential price index there is a straight line up."
Hot Market
House values across Indonesia's 14 biggest cities have surged 37 percent in the past five years. Moody's and Standard & Poor's estimate at least 15 million new homes are needed to meet the demands of a growing population, which reached 252.8 million at the end of 2014.
To finance the market, developers are issuing more bonds in U.S. dollars, given the lower interest rates and bigger amounts available offshore, according to Fitch Ratings Ltd. At home, meanwhile, real estate companies' funding is curbed by laws barring the acquisition of land using bank loans.
"Developers can't borrow from banks for land expansion and the local capital market is still relatively small," said Jakarta-based Erlin Salim, an associate director at Fitch. "There's an increasing need for developers to find long-term funding to replenish land bank inventory as housing demand increases."
High offshore costs aren't dissuading them. Gross profit margins for Indonesian developers can be as high as 90 percent, according to Moody's. That means even coupons ranging from 6 percent to 11 percent on top of the currency mismatch aren't enough to deter them from dollar debt.
Cheaper Too
U.S. rates can also be cheaper than local onshore debt. Developer PT Lippo Karawaci, which operates a mall in Bali and is planning a hotel there, paid 11.5 percent for a 50 billion rupiah ($3.7 million) 11-year loan agreed in 2008. Four years later, it issued a seven-year dollar debenture more than 100 times that amount costing 6.125 percent.
PT Modernland Realty, which builds luxury townships in Indonesia, has the best performing dollar bonds among developers this year as the government looks to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of local property. The company's two securities have returned 7 percent and 8 percent.
As other traditional high-yield issuers from Indonesia are forced to restructure or stop investing amid a slowing economy, home builders are filling the gap.
"The number of property issuers has increased in recent years," said Clement Chong, a Singapore-based senior credit analyst at NN Investment Partners, which managed about 203 billion euros ($223 billion) as of March 31. "At the same time, the number of non-property issuers has not increased that much for a number of reasons."
Four Defaults
At least four Indonesian companies have defaulted on dollar debt in the past three years, including a shipper, two commodity-related firms and a mobile phone operator. But as the prices of basic inputs from coal to palm oil drop, developers seem to be weathering the downturn.
"The sector is still stable," Singapore-based S&P analyst Kah Ling Chan said. "They've been hitting their sales targets over the past few years, unless when the regulation is uncertain. The problem with the Indonesian government is that when they roll out regulation, they are not very clear."
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November 26, 2007
Great New Opportunity!!!
I am so excited! When I got home today in my email inbox I was notified that I was accepted to a cool website called PayPerPost.....where I can now Get paid to blog How exciting is that?!?!
Of course I was worried at firs that this was a scam..but now I am convinced its not and I cannot wait to start blogging about products I love and trust or want to try! And ok...I wont lie.......the extra money this will bring in IS a BIG plus too, especially with Christmas right around the corner and another semester of college to pay for! I guess thats what happens when you decide to change your major junior year of college...oops :)
Don't worry...I will still post about cards and scrapbooking but I do need some extra money for the holidays and school...but if you want to check out the site and Get paid to blog then click there and get started! It really is easy..all I had to do was change a few things on my blog archive wise and wait for me to be approved and type away!! Its so cool, I dont even have to search for these posts they are already filtered for me and the ones that I can make money about and intrest me. I have control over which ones I write about and which ones I want to skip!!!
Well I gotta go check out more things for me to blog about!! Everyone have a great night.
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The Canmans Artist Edition is a collection of vinyl toys with a focus on street and graffiti art. The limited edition collection invited a variety of prolific graffiti artists to lend their unique stylings to the spray can-inspired figurines. Exercising complete control over the design and creation, a roster of artists such as Witnes, Dabs Myla, Pose MSK, Greg Craola Simkins and Revok AWR envelope each can in an array of their respective visuals.-by Alex Maeland
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text: Carol Gennarelli, nee Larson, 73, of Berwyn, IL, died on May 9 surrounded by her family, after a long struggle with Emphysema. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Paul Gennarelli; loving mother to Jeffrey Gennarelli and Kary McIlwain; grandmother to Connor McIlwain, Lucy and Paolo Gennarelli; mother-in law to John McIlwain and Cathy Gennarelli. Carol devoted her life to her family and her community. She served Berwyn as a Librarian in School District 98, past president of the PTA and an active member of the Berwyn-Cicero Council on the Aging. Carol was also very involved in her church, First Congregational Church of Berwyn, where she was a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher and a vital member of the Women's Fellowship. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Berwyn, 6500 W. 34th Street, Berwyn, IL, 708-749-0676. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Berwyn-Cicero Food Pantry or Misericordia Home.


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Hurrah! I am soooo happy. I have been officially upgraded to an Exhibiting member of the Charleston Artist Guild
It's been a long week /month. I belong to four different art guilds. Beicoming a member of the guilds is easy... Just pay your dues, But becoming accepted as an exhibiting artist in each of them, and putting things into each of their shows, requires an effort over and beyond what the wallet will buy. The most difficult for me has been the Charleston Artists Guild. Not only do members have to pay their dues, be active in the organization, and attend the meetings, but they have to be accepted in through a rigorous jurying process which only occurs twice a year.
So???? you say...
The catch is that all of the above takes place in Charleston which is a 75 mile drive ( one way.) So this past week I put 150 miles on my car hauling three paintings down to the guilds gallery on a Sunday morning. I had to drop three, original, framed paintings off between 9 and 9:30 am. Then while the paintings were being judged on composition, brushwork, consitency of style, theme etc, I had to wait around for four hours in the heat to pick the paintings up again.
Two days later I make another 150 mile trip to Charleston to attend the Guild's, first membership meeting of the year.
Then , after two days of nail biting wondering whether I would be accepted.....Hurray! The acceptance letter just arrived. I am so happy.
"So why all the bother?", you ask.
(1) Exposure: The Guild's Gallery is right on the main tourist drag in the heart of the arts and historical district. In addition they sponsor and participate in manyhighly visible art shows all around the city.
(2) Prestige: Because they are picky about who can be an exhibitor, they have a reputation for high quality work, so just saying you are an exhibiting memebr improves my resume.
(3) Personal Growth: They sponsor all sorts of lectures and workshops with well known instructors, and just there is much to be learned just hanging out with other high califber artists.
And (4) $$$ is always a consideration. Just look at the prizes for an upcoming exhibition being help next month...
People's Choice (determined by public voting) - $500
Purchase Award - $1,800
Best in Show - $900
First Place - $400
Second Place - $300
Third Place - $200
Honorable Mention (4 awards) - $50
Winning one of those ought to pay for the gas to Charleston and back.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I'm now officially an Exhibiting Member of the Charlston Artist Guild
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:: my mighty rock ::
October 11, 2009 § Leave a comment
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us.
Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
{Pslam 62: 5-11}